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{{Infobox newspaper
| name                = Karavali Ale
| logo                =
| image               =
| caption             = Front page of the Mangalore edition of ''Karavali Ale'', dated 16 January 2018.
| type                = Daily newspaper
| format              = [[Broadsheet]]
| owners              = B. V. Seetaram, Rohini S.
| publisher           = Chitra Publications Pvt. Ltd.
| chiefeditor         = B. V. Seetaram
| foundation          = {{Start date and age|1992|12|02|df=y}} 
| language            = [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
| headquarters        = [[Mangalore]], [[Karnataka]]
| circulation         = [[Dakshina Kannada]], [[Udupi]], [[Kasaragod]]
| website             = [http://karavaliale.net/ karavaliale.net] [http://thecanaratimes.com/epaper/ thecanaratimes.com] [http://kannadajanantaranga.in/ kannadajanantaranga.in]}}

'''''Karavali Ale''''' ([[Kannada alphabet|Kannada]]: ಕರಾವಳಿ ಅಲೆ), meaning "Coastal Waves" in [[Kannada]], is a local Kannada daily [[newspaper]] published in [[Mangalore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. The [[publication]] is owned and managed by its founders B. V. Seetaram and Rohini S. It is edited by Sathish N. Vaidya.

Since its establishment, Karavali Ale has been among the front-running print publications in [[Dakshina Kannada]] and [[Udupi]] districts. As per [http://www.davp.nic.in/ DAVP 2013], it has a circulation of over 45,000 in these regions, making it one of the popular Kannada newspapers in Coastal Karnataka. The newspaper primarily focuses on local and state-level coverage, but provides a regular mix of national and international current affairs news as well. As a result of the publication's persistent political commentaries against [[right-wing politics]], its employees have been attacked multiple times by extremists across the [[Kanara]] region, and the sale of the newspaper has been disrupted occasionally in attempts to interrupt the circulation network. Karavali Ale headquarters was also attacked by miscreants, which was condemned by the [[Indian Newspaper Society]] and the [[Press Council of India]].<ref>[http://www.oneindia.com/2008/11/20/ins-flays-attack-on-karavali-ale-daily-in-karnataka-1227190253.html INS flays attack on 'Karavali Ale' daily in Karnataka] from ''[[Oneindia]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.presscouncil.nic.in/OldWebsite/AR_08_09.pdf Press Council of India Annual Report (1 April 2008 – 31 March 2009)] from ''[[Press Council of India]]''</ref>
<ref>[https://cpj.org/2013/02/in-india-newspaper-employee-attacked-editions-torc.php In India, newspaper employee attacked, editions torched] from ''[[Committee to Protect Journalists]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2013/12/socialise-at-your-peril-indian-district-201312512489253715.html Socialise at your peril in Indian district] from ''[[Al Jazeera]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=53675 Karavali Ale Office Attacked by Unidentified Miscreants] from ''[[Daijiworld Media]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-manglore-journalist-beaten-up-for-helping-a-woman-1929092 Manglore journalist beaten up for helping a woman] from ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/driver-of-van-carrying-karavali-ale-attacked/article4398897.ece Driver of van carrying Karavali Ale attacked] from ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.tehelka.com/2013/02/attack-on-staff-of-mangalore-newspaper Right-Wing fringe group allegedly attacks Mangalore newspaper staff] from ''[[Tehelka]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/seven-arrested-for-attacking-karavali-ale-staff/article4410832.ece Seven arrested for attacking Karavali Ale staff] from ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-newspaper-pays-for-exposing-drug-mafia-1799088 Newspaper pays for exposing drug mafia] from ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/moral-gurus-how-mangaluru-has-become-a-breeding-ground-for-vigilante-groups/articleshow/49027313.cms 'Moral' gurus: How Mangaluru has become a breeding ground for vigilante groups] from ''[[The Economic Times]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/5000-copies-of-lsquoKaravali-Alersquo-burnt/article15360190.ece 5,000 copies of ‘Karavali Ale’ burnt] from ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-coastal-mangalore-sees-2-attacks-on-journalists-in-less-than-5-days-1797692 Coastal Mangalore sees 2 attacks on journalists in less than 5 days] from ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/-Karavali-Ale-eveninger-complains-against-Palemar-supporters-for-torching-newspaper-copies.html ‘Karavali Ale’ eveninger complains against Palemar supporters for torching newspaper copies] from ''[[Mangalore Today]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.oneindia.com/2008/11/17/mangalore-karavali-ale-office-attacked-miscreants.html 'Karavali Ale' office attacked by miscreants] from ''[[Oneindia]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/hindu-jagarana-vedike-activists-prevent-sale-of-karavali-ale/article4392634.ece Hindu Jagarana Vedike activists prevent sale of Karavali Ale] from ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=54836 Miscreants Vandalize PUCL Leader P B D'sa's Office] from ''[[Daijiworld Media]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Mangalore-Protest-staged-against-attack-on-Karavali-Ale-staffer.html Protest staged against attack on Karavali Ale staffer] from ''[[Mangalore Today]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://megamedianews.com/index.php/84804/various-assns-hold-protest-against-attack-on-karavali-ale-staff/ Various assns hold protest against attack on Karavali Ale staff] from ''[http://megamedianews.com/ Mega Media News]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.coastaldigest.com/news/50599-karavali-ale-reporter-attacked-for-write-up-against-hjv Karavali Ale' reporter attacked for write-up against HJV] from ''[http://www.coastaldigest.com Coastal Digest]''</ref>
<ref>[http://megamedianews.com/index.php/9027/city-journalists-condemn-the-act-of-karavali-ale-vendors/ City Journalists condemned the act of Karavali Ale vendors] from ''[http://megamedianews.com/ Mega Media News]''</ref>
<ref>[https://cpj.org/blog/2013/02/under-hindu-right-attacks-on-press-rise-in-karnata.php Under Hindu right, attacks on press rise in Karnataka] from ''[[Committee to Protect Journalists]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://megamedianews.com/index.php/85078/attack-on-karavali-ale-staff-2-arrested/ Attack on Karavali Ale staff : 2 arrested] from ''[http://megamedianews.com/ Mega Media News]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.kractivist.org/tag/karavali-ale/ Press freedom on shaky ground] from ''[http://www.kractivist.org/ Kractivism]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/india/wrath-of-the-saffron-fringe Wrath of the Saffron Fringe] from ''[[Open (Indian magazine)|OPEN (magazine)]]''</ref>
<ref>[https://www.kannadigaworld.com/news/karavali/53120.html Condemn the attack of evening paper journalist: Journalist Association appealed to SP] from ''[https://www.kannadigaworld.com/ Kannadiga World]''</ref>
<ref>[https://www.sabrang.com/news/2015/Chronicle%20of%20Communal%20Incidents%20in%20Coastal%20Karnataka%20-%20UPDATE%202014%20(1).pdf A Chronicle of Communal Incidents in the Coastal Districts of Karnataka] from ''[[Sabrang Communications]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://indiafacts.org/media-shame-suppression-of-kfd-goons-brutal-attack-on-journalist-for-helping-poor-muslim-woman/ Media Shame; Suppression of KFD goons' brutal attack on journalist for helping poor Muslim woman] from ''[http://indiafacts.org/ IndiaFacts]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.kemmannu.com/index.php?action=highlights&type=7825 Journalist attacked by a gang of 40] from ''[http://www.kemmannu.com/ Kemmannu]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.persecution.in/content/gcic-strongly-condemns-attack-vendors-selling-karavali-ale-news-paper Global Council of Indian Christians Strongly Condemns Attack on Vendors Selling Karavali Ale news paper] from ''[http://www.persecution.in Christian Persecution Update]''</ref>
<ref>[http://indiatogether.org/soorinje-media Why is Naveen Soorinje still in jail?] from ''[http://www.indiatogether.org/ India Together]''</ref>

Karavali Ale was established in 1992 under the parent company Chitra Publications Pvt. Ltd. The company has published three more newspapers since its inception.

== Sister publications ==

*'''''Kannada Janantaranga''''' is a local Kannada daily newspaper founded on 18 September 1993. It is published in Kumta, and predominant in [[Uttara Kannada]] and [[Malenadu]] regions of Karnataka. The  ''[http://kannadajanantaranga.in/ e-paper of Kannada Janantaranga]'' is available online and uploaded daily. Ramesh S. Poojary is the editor of Kannada Janataranga currently.{{when|date=March 2021}}
*'''''The Canara Times''''', founded on 7 June 1989, was the first local [[English language|English]] daily in Dakshina Kannada.  It was discontinued at the turn of the millennium after a long stint as a periodical print publication. It now runs as an ''[http://thecanaratimes.com/epaper/ online news portal]'' disseminating articles on local, national, and international current affairs. 
*'''''Sanje Ale''''' was a local Kannada eveninger published in Mangalore. It was in circulation for three years before being discontinued in 2009.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}

==Editor-in-chief==

'''''B. V. Seetaram''''', popularly referred to by the acronym  '''''BVSee''''', is the [[editor-in-chief]] of Karavali Ale. Prior to starting his own journalistic venture, Seetaram has worked at [[Samyukta Karnataka]], [[The Indian Express]], and [[The Hindu]]. He is acknowledged for his radical and unreserved take on various socio-political topics. Spearheaded by Seetaram, the editorial team of Karavali Ale has raked up several significant issues and has been hailed for pro-people journalism.<ref>[http://justiceforsowjanya.blogspot.in/2013/11/thank-you-karavali-ale-for-putting-up.html Thank you Karavali Ale for putting up a true story.] from a blogger at ''[[Blogger (service)]]''</ref>

On a number of occasions, Seetaram has been involved in controversies with local as well as national right-wing political parties and groups of Karnataka for his bold remarks on their policies. He was arrested along with his wife Rohini on charges of defamation and disturbing communal harmony. This led to widespread protests by the civil society and journalists’ fraternity, including the Editors’ Guild of India.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Editorsrsquo-Guild-seeks-DGPrsquos-intervention/article15363160.ece Editors’ Guild seeks DGP’s intervention] from ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://thecanaratimes.com/epaper/index.php/archives/3223 Media should launch united fight against fundamentalist forces targeting Press : Rajdeep Sardesai] from ''[http://thecanaratimes.com/epaper/ The Canara Times]''</ref> Human rights organisations like [[People's Union for Civil Liberties]] and [[National Human Rights Commission of India]] condemned the allegations and the consequent arrests.
<ref>[https://puclmangalore.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/karavali-ale-coastal-karnatakas-kannada-daily-400-c-baikampady-industrial-area-mangalore-575-011/ Murderous attack on the staff of Karavali Ale newsaper from Mangalore and disruption of circulation network by the Hindu Jagaran Vedike of Sangh Parivar yesterday and today.] from ''[[People's Union for Civil Liberties]] / [http://www.pucl.org/ PUCL]''</ref>
<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=39JB21xB5RcC&pg=PA231&lpg=PA231&dq=bv+seetaram&source=bl&ots=n-_5ko3D-W&sig=bpGOpkJhMKrwg3iHsH81shyvcf4&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj56qKo94XWAhUCNY8KHfnGBSoQ6AEIYzAN#v=onepage&q=bv%20seetaram&f=false Rugged Road To Justice - A Social Audit Of State Human Rights Commissions In India - Volume 1] from ''[[Karnataka State Human Rights Commission]]'' / ''[[Google Books]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.isidelhi.org.in/hrnews/HR_THEMATIC_ISSUES/Media/Media-2009.pdf Media/Freedom of Press - 2009] from ''[[Indian Social Institute]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2602/stories/20090130260212700.htm Silencing Act- Kannada journalist B.V. Seetaram’s arrest highlights the intolerance of quasi-religious and other powerful forces towards criticism]
 from ''[[Frontline (magazine)]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2009/jan/07/press-democracy-under-threat-16131.html ‘Press, democracy under threat’] from ''[[The New Indian Express]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.tehelka.com/2009/01/messenger-shot-bajrang-style/ Messenger Shot, Bajrang Style] from ''[[Tehelka]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/Karnataka-journalist-held-in-defamation-case-handcuffed/article16346688.ece Karnataka journalist held in defamation case, handcuffed] from ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/news/2009/jan/060109-Karavali-Ale-BV-Seetharam-arrested-alleged-harrassment-non-bailable-warrants-Canara-times.htm 'Karavali Ale' Seetharam Arrested] from ''[[Mid-Day]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2009/jan/13karnataka-cops-slammed-for-handcuffing-scribe.htm Karnataka cops slammed for handcuffing arrested scribe] from ''[[Rediff.com]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Seetharam-wife-undergo-treatment-in-hospital/article14732166.ece Seetharam, wife undergo treatment in hospital] from ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref>
<ref>[https://cpj.org/2009/01/media-directors-arrested-over-jainism-articles.php Media directors arrested over Jainism articles] from ''[[Committee to Protect Journalists]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Freedom-of-expression-under-attack/article14730712.ece Freedom of expression under attack] from ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=55469 'Karavali Ale' B V Seetaram Rejects Bail] from ''[[Daijiworld Media]]''</ref>
<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=nx5Cg7ChuHQC&pg=PA308&lpg=PA308&dq=bv+seetaram&source=bl&ots=FIl8h8AMHf&sig=2sKRahvYSraYVIo1aR7YctE-IBo&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwirgb_c-oXWAhWHs48KHQUZBeAQ6AEIZTAO#v=onepage&q=bv%20seetaram&f=false In Defence Of Journalists - Nolan Shutler, Nick Chapman, Harsh Dobhal] from ''[[Google Books]]''</ref>
<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=_Y_tjPvJ9nAC&pg=PA246&lpg=PA246&dq=bv+seetaram&source=bl&ots=xn7oCyeLsF&sig=aaTKncaGdU2Md1oTfDD7LmlT0EY&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjfqbe8-4XWAhUHS48KHWxSA9g4ChDoAQgsMAE#v=onepage&q=bv%20seetaram&f=false Me Censored 2010: The Top 25 Censored Stories of 2008-09] from ''[http://projectcensored.org/media-democracy-in-action-the-importance-of-including-truth-emergency-inside-the-progressive-media-reform-movement/ Media Democracy in Acton]'' - ''[[USA Today]]'' (''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'') / ''[[Google Books]]''</ref>
<ref>[https://communalism.blogspot.in/2013/02/b-v-seetharam-editor-of-karavali-ale.html B V Seetharam, Editor of Karavali Ale (Mangalore) arrested for statement on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bajrang Dal] from ''[https://communalism.blogspot.in/ 'Communalism Watch' blog]'' at ''[[Blogger (service)]]''</ref> Subsequently, The [[Karnataka High Court]] found the arrests illegal, and cited it as a human rights breach as well as a violation of the [[freedom of the press]]. Karnataka Home Department officials were slapped a fine and compensation in this regard.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/HC-quashes-defamation-case-against-owner-of-Karavali-Ale/article16920801.ece HC quashes defamation case against owner of Karavali Ale] from ''[[The Hindu]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.livelaw.in/sc-quashes-defamation-case-karavali-ale-founder-bv-seetharam-read-order/ SC Quashes Defamation Case Against ‘Karavali Ale’ Founder BV Seetharam] from '[http://www.livelaw.in/ Live Law]'</ref>
<ref>[http://www.daijiworld.com/printArticles.aspx?sectionID=56453&sectionName=news Publisher of 'Karavali Ale' B V Seetaram Released] from ''[[Daijiworld Media]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-hc-intervenes-scribe-seetaram-walks-free-1227541 HC intervenes, scribe Seetaram walks free] from ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]''</ref>
<ref>[http://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Supreme-Court-quashes-defamation-case-against-B-V-Seetharam-Karavali-Ale-founder.html Supreme Court quashes defamation case against B V Seetharam - ‘Karavali Ale’ founder] from ''[[Mangalore Today]]''</ref> 
<ref>[https://www.nyoooz.com/news/bengaluru/250046/hc-awards-rs-1-lakh-compensation-to-seetaram/ HC awards Rs. 1 lakh compensation to Seetaram] from ''[https://www.nyoooz.com/ NYOOOZ]''</ref>
<ref>[http://thecanaratimes.com/epaper/index.php/archives/32527 Illegal arrest, handcuffing case : HC orders payment of Rs one lakh compensation to Karavali Ale Chief BV Seetaram] from ''[http://thecanaratimes.com/epaper/ The Canara Times]''</ref>

==Karavali Ale news website==

The ''[http://karavaliale.net/ Karavali Ale web site]''was launched on 1 December 2016. The [[web portal]] dispenses regular updates of local and state-level news.

==Awards==

*In 2010, the Dakshina Kannada District Child Welfare Committee awarded Karavali Ale the CWC award being the ‘Best Newspaper Creating Awareness on Child Rights. [[Nina Nayak]], chairperson of the [[Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights]], presented the award.<ref>[http://www.mangaloretoday.com/newsbriefs/-Karavali-Ale-bags-CWC-Award-for-child-rights-awareness.html ‘Karavali Ale’ bags CWC Award for child rights awareness] from ''[[Mangalore Today]]''</ref><ref>[http://thecanaratimes.com/epaper/index.php/archives/3247 ‘Karavali Ale’ bags CWC Award for child rights awareness] from ''[http://thecanaratimes.com/epaper/ The Canara Times]''</ref>
*[[Transparency International]] India awarded  Seetaram the 'Journalist of the Year' award for 'courage and fortitude in his writings and during his incarceration in 2008-2009'. The award was presented by Chairman Justice [[M. F. Saldanha]].<ref>[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BV_Seetaram_Transparency_International_Award.jpg BV Seetaram Transparency International Award]</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of Kannada-language newspapers]]
* [[List of Kannada-language magazines]]
* [[List of newspapers in India]]
* [[Media in Karnataka]]
* [[Media of India]]

==References==
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