What is the subject of Som Prakash newspaper?

What is the subject of Som Prakash newspaper?

Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar proposed the publication of a weekly newspaper Somprakash partly with the objective of providing employment for a deaf scholar.

What was the role of Somprakash magazine in women’s development?

It opposed child marriage and school Kulinism. Though not clearly in favour of women’s freedom, it supported women’s education and widow remarriage.

Who started Som Prakash newspaper?

Dwarakanath Vidyabhusan
Somprakash a weekly newspaper started on 15 November 1858, (1 Agrahayan 1265 BS) by Dwarakanath Vidyabhusan. Dwarakanath (1819-1886) was a professor of sanskrit college in Calcutta. The original plan was mooted by iswar chandra vidyasagar (1820-1891), who continued to advise Dwarakanath in editorial matters.

Who is the publisher of Somprakash Patrika?

Dwarkanath Vidyabhusan
Dwarkanath Vidyabhusan (Bengali: দ্বারকানাথ বিদ্যাভূষণ) (1820 – 22 August 1886) was an Indian scholar, editor and publisher of the trend-setting weekly Bengali newspaper Somprakash.

What are the important features of Somprakash?

After the vernacular press act (March 1878), Somprakash roused the ire of the Government and publication was suspended for a year. After providing written assurance of allegiance to the Government, it reappeared on 19 April 1880.

Why was Somprakash banned?

For criticising the policy of the British in Kabul, its editor, Dwarkanath Bidyabhushan, was compelled to sign a bond and was fined, as to pay the Vernacular Press Act. The editor refused to pay this and so the paper was banned.

Why did the British ban the Somprakash?

Which is the first newspaper in Bengali?

Samachar Darpan
The year 1818 marks the beginning of Bengali journalism. Samachar Darpan, is regarded as the first newspaper in Bengali language.

When did the British government ban the publication of the magazine Somprakash and why?

Explanation: After the vernacular press act (March 1878), Somprakash roused the ire of the Government and publication was suspended for a year. After providing written assurance of allegiance to the Government, it reappeared on 19 April 1880.

Why did the British government banned the publication of the periodical Somprakash in 1878?

Answer: ‘Somprakash’,under the editorship of Dwarkanath Bidyabhusan wrote articles on the misrule of the British government, The Vernacular Press Act ,the oppression of the indigo planters on the poor Indian peasants.

When did the British government ban the publication of the magazine Somprakash?

What is Vernacular Press Act Upsc?

Lord Lytton passed the Vernacular Press Act 1878 that authorised the government to confiscate newspapers that printed ‘seditious material’. He also passed the Arms Act 1878 that prohibited Indians from carrying weapons of any kind without licences. Englishmen were excluded from this act.