The Tribune: India's Oldest Daily Newspaper Upholds Independent Journalism Since 1881
The Tribune, India's oldest daily English-language newspaper, was first published on February 2, 1881, in Lahore. Founded by philanthropist Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, it has been published almost daily for over 145 years. The paper is managed by a five-member Trust chaired by Shri N N Vohra and emphasizes free, objective, and independent journalism marked by restraint and moderation. It also has sister publications in Punjabi and Hindi, maintaining a commitment to balanced reporting across languages.
First-hand measurement across 12 sources
We measured how 12 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, thetribune, thetribune, thetribune, thetribune, thetribune, thetribune, thetribune, and 4 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 20 Jul, 07:30 pm. Other outlets followed.