How The Tribune Was Launched

Abstract

In this article the role played by Sardar Dyal Singh MajithiaMajithia for starting the newspaper The Tribune from Lahore on 2^nd February, 1881 and several views by different peoples about starting the newspaper by Majithia with the help of several Brahmo Bengali friends from Lahore is also described. The issues highlight by The Tribune from staring to its end is also given as this is clearly described that the first issue of The Tribune, which came out on February 2, 1881, took up the explanation for modern education in Punjab through the medium of English. With several efforts led by newspaper the battle was won at the end. The Tribune took up all the public causes, and its voice was taken note of. It is aforesaid that one Lt. Governor of Punjab advised a delegation meeting him to ventilate their grievances through the columns of The Tribune. British civilians of Punjab felt therefore sad on telling their compatriots that the province was being ruled by the Lt. Governor and The Tribune.