The Dinalipi was first published in the year 1981. The daily Odia newspaper is owned by Suryo Media a private company that was started by Mr. Amarendra Dash. The Dinalipi is more than a business venture, it is an institution. For us the newspaper is not merely a profit making venture but an important pillar of democracy. In a democratic society it is very important that there should be various avenues and sources for delivering information and analysis, and it is this role that the Dinalipi seeks to fulfill.