Kannada News

Kannada News Today is a regional news platform based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, [1] [2] [3][4] which has received a Regional Award. [5] [6] It was founded in March 2019 by journalist Satish Raj Goravigere, [7] [8] [9] who received the Media Contribution Award in 2024 [10] and the Rajyotsava Honor in 2023. [11]

Available inKannada
FoundedMarch 2019
Area servedKarnataka (primary), India
OwnerKannada News Today Digital Network
Founder(s)Satish Raj Goravigere
Websitehttps://kannadanews.today
CommercialYes
Current statusActive

In 2025, Satish B Gudagenatti,[12] a former MLA candidate in the 2018 Karnataka Assembly election from Belagavi Rural, [13][14][15][16] joined as Senior Editor [17][18][19][20]

The platform publishes news in the Kannada language and operates alongside its English-language sister site, Timesnib, which covers national and international news. [21][22]

It is noted as the first news outlet in Karnataka to introduce AI-based news anchors and use digital innovations in news presentation. [23] [24]

Recognition and initiatives

Kannada News Today [25] [26] has received several recognitions:

  • The platform started the Sadhana Awards to recognize journalists for community-level reporting in different parts of the state. [34] [35]

In 2024, it also launched media literacy workshops in rural areas and government colleges, working with educators and journalists to help counter misinformation.[36] [37] [38] [39]

Other websites

References

  1. ↑ "Satish Raj Goravigere receives cultural recognition for Kannada News Today". The Times of India. 28 June 2025. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada-news-todays-satish-raj-goravigere-receives-prestigious-regional-news-award/articleshow/122128326.cms. Retrieved 29 June 2025. 
  2. ↑ "Satish Raj Goravigere Clarifies Plans for TV Channel Launch, Eyes Republic Day 2026". Mid-Day. 28 June 2025. https://mid-day.com/buzzfeed/article/satish-raj-goravigere-clarifies-plans-for-tv-channel-launch-eyes-republic-day-2026-6432. Retrieved 29 June 2025. 
  3. ↑ Revolutionizing Indian News: AI Anchors Leading the Realism Wave | Business Upturn. Business Upturn (2025-04-07). Retrieved 2025-05-10.
  4. ↑ Kannada News Today Marks Six Years of Regional Journalism Excellence - TheEntrepreneurPost (in en-US) (2025-05-09). Retrieved 2025-05-10.
  5. ↑ Regional Digital Media Platform Receives Recognition for Its Contribution. ThePrint (2025-04-22). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  6. ↑ Kannada News Today Receives 'Best Regional News Source' Award for Its Impactful Journalism. Indian Xpress (2025-04-23). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  7. ↑ "ज़मीनी सच्चाइयों की कलम से, पत्रकार सतीश राज गोरविगेरे की ‘राइटिंग निब’ में छुपी मीडिया की अनसुनी दास्तान" (in hi). Tandav Media. 2025-06-05. https://tandavmedia.com/the-untold-story-of-media-through-the-pen-of-satish-raj-goravigere/. Retrieved 2025-06-06. [dead link]
  8. ↑ "जर्नलिस्ट सतीश राज गोरविगेरे को मिला ‘2024 का बेस्ट मीडिया कंट्रीब्यूटर’ अवॉर्ड" (in hi). Jansampark Time. 2025-06-05. https://jansamparktime.com/satish-raj-goravigere-receives-outstanding-media-contributor-of-the-year-2024-award/. Retrieved 2025-06-06. 
  9. ↑ Satish Raj Goravigere, Journalist and Media Founder. Kannada News Today. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  10. ↑ Satish Raj Goravigere Receives the Outstanding Media Contributor Award. Ahmedabad Mirror (May 28, 2025). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  11. ↑ Journalist Satish Raj Goravigere honoured for media contributions. APN News (May 25, 2025). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  12. ↑ Satish Raj Goravigere Expands Editorial Team at Kannada News Today. APN News (2025-06-23). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  13. ↑ CANDIDATE WISE VOTES DETAILS. CEO Karnataka (2025-06-22). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  14. ↑ Election - Poll Phases. NDTV Elections (2018-05-01). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  15. ↑ Satish B Gudagenatti, Independent(IND), Constituency- BELGAUM RURAL. MyNeta (2018-05-01). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  16. ↑ Satish B Gudagenatti. VoteSmart India (2025-06-22). Retrieved 2025-06-29.[dead link]
  17. ↑ Satish Raj Goravigere Drives Editorial Growth at Kannada News Today. Loktej English (2025-06-22). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  18. ↑ Editorial Reshaping at Kannada News Today Marks Focus on Regional Depth. Timesnib (2025-06-22). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  19. ↑ Satish Raj Goravigere Enhances Newsroom Structure at Kannada News Today. Xpress Times (2025-06-22). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  20. ↑ ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಟುಡೇ ಹಿರಿಯ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾಗಿ ಸತೀಶ್ ಬಿ ಗುಡಗೆನಟ್ಟಿ ನೇಮಕ. TV3 Kannada (2025-06-22). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  21. ↑ Hyper-Local Journalism Takes Center Stage: Sadhana Awards Debut in January 2026 - India CSR. India CSR (2025-04-07). Retrieved 2025-05-10.
  22. ↑ Celebrating Grassroots Media: The Inaugural Sadhana Hyper-Local Journalism Awards! - The Democrat. The Democrat (2025-04-07). Retrieved 2025-05-10.
  23. ↑ Revolutionizing Indian News: AI Anchors Leading the Realism Wave. Business Upturn (2025-01-24). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  24. ↑ AI Anchors Transforming Indian News: A Leap Towards Realism. Moneynomical (2025-01-24). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  25. ↑ Kannada News Today Celebrates 6 Years of Journalism & Future Plans - Quora Magazine (in en-US) (2025-05-09). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  26. ↑ Milton, John. Karnataka’s Digital Media Begin US-Focused Expansion - TedXMagazine (in en-US) (2025-05-09). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  27. ↑ Satish Raj Goravigere Receives the Outstanding Media Contributor Award. Ahmedabad Mirror (May 28, 2025). Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  28. ↑ Journalist Satish Raj Goravigere honoured for media contributions. APN News (May 25, 2025). Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  29. ↑ Satish Raj Goravigere awarded for journalism efforts in Karnataka. Loktej English (May 25, 2025). Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  30. ↑ Regional Digital Media Platform Receives Recognition for Its Contribution. ThePrint (2025-04-22). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  31. ↑ Kannada News Today Receives 'Best Regional News Source' Award for Its Impactful Journalism. Indian Xpress (2025-04-23). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  32. ↑ Regional Digital Media Platform Receives Recognition for Its Contribution. ThePrint (2025-04-22). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  33. ↑ Kannada News Today Receives 'Best Regional News Source' Award for Its Impactful Journalism. Indian Xpress (2025-04-23). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  34. ↑ Debut of Sadhana Hyper-Local Journalism Awards to Celebrate Grassroots Media in 2026. Mango Bunch (2025-01-24). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  35. ↑ ಜನವರಿ 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ 'ಸಾಧನಾ ಹೈಪರ್-ಲೋಕಲ್ ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ' ಆರಂಭ. Vijayaprabha (2025-01-20). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  36. ↑ Media literacy campaign gains ground in Karnataka under journalists leadership. UP Chronicle (2025-05-09). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  37. ↑ Breaking Barriers in Journalism: Course for Aspiring Reporters Across India. India Shorts (2025-01-24). Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  38. ↑ "पत्रकार सतीश राज गोरविगेरे को मिला बड़ा सम्मान, जिनकी रिपोर्टिंग जनता के बीच सीधी बात करती है" (in hi). MP Big News. 2025-06-05. https://mpbignews.com/journalist-satish-raj-goravigere-recognized-for-digital-media-impact/. Retrieved 2025-06-06. [dead link]
  39. ↑ Free Journalism Course Aims to Empower Aspiring Reporters Across India. Nagpur Today (2025-04-07). Retrieved 2025-06-06.