| Sambad | |
| Owners: | Soumya Ranjan Patnaik |
| Founder: | Soumya Ranjan Patnaik |
| Publisher: | Kamala Kanta Mohapatra |
| Chiefeditor: | Tanaya Patnaik |
| Foundation: | October 4, 1984 |
| Language: | Odia |
| Headquarters: | Bhubaneswar |
| Circulation: | 4.5 lakhs |
| Type: | Daily |
| Format: | Print, online |
Sambad is an Indian newspaper of Odia language which is published daily from Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is one of the largest circulated Odia newspapers in Odisha. It is published from the capital city of Bhubaneswar, as well as from Cuttack, Brahmapur, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Baleswar, Jajpur, Jeypore, and Angul[1] The first edition of this newspaper was published on October 4, 1984, in Bhubaneswar.[2] Editor since the foundation is Soumya Ranjan Patnaik,[2] a businessman-politician.
Sambad also has the largest readership in the state of Odisha.
Sambad has a circulation of around 4.5 lakhs (as of 2021) and is widely read in the state of Odisha. The newspaper[3] covers a wide range of topics, including politics, sports, entertainment, business, education, and technology. It is known for its in-depth coverage of regional news and has won several awards for its journalistic excellence.
Leading vernacular daily ‘Sambad’ secured top rank in Indian Readership Survey (IRS)-2017 retaining its position as the largest circulated daily newspaper in Odisha.