Ranchi edition delayed

Sources in Dainik Bhaskar say that the launch of Ranchi edition has been delayed by almost two months. Recently interviews were conducted there and nearly 70 people reached to take part in it of which 10 are said to be from Prabhat Khabar. Rashtriya Sahara is also said to be reconsidering its plans for a Ranchi launch.

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Anonymous said…
resprcted Sir
I shahab hamza a regular advance customer of Dainik bhaskar. i am a reporter and desires to do my best
Dainik Bhaskar as a reporter from our locality ITkI block.
hopely waiting for a favourable response from your side
July 30, 2010 at 10:24:00 AM PDT
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