Sections of Newspapers

MOST POPULAR SECTIONS OF A NEWSPAPER AND THEIR DEFINITIONS

ABOUT NEWSPAPER

A newspaper is  a publication which is published at regular intervals either daily or weekly basis containing written information about news, current events, features, views and other information of public interest. It also often carries advertising.

Earlier the newspapers have been published in print on a newsprint paper which is of low cost. However, currently newspapers are also published on websites as online epaper and some newspapers have even been deserted their print versions entirely.

In 17th century newspaper were developed as information sheets for businessmen. By the early 19th century, many cities in Europe, as well as South and North America published newspapers.

Some newspapers that are with high journalism quality, high editorial independence and large circulation are viewed as newspapers of record.

Newspaper covers news on a wide variety of fields like business, social events, politics, international news, sports and art, local news, and it also include materials like reviews of local services, comic strips, weather forecasts, opinion columns, editorial cartoons, birth notices, obituaries, crosswords, advice columns, etc.

MOST POPULAR SECTIONS OF A NEWSPAPER AND THEIR DEFINITIONS

The newspaper divides the news into different parts or sections based on their type and prints the news of different field in different sections. There are many parts or sections of newspapers and the most popular sections of a newspaper are:

 

  • GENERAL NEWS SECTION: This section page contains the most important news which covers both our country and foreign countries. This section is usually printed on the front page of the newspaper. The title of the most important news is printed in big and bold letters which is called as banner headline.
  • INTERNATIONAL NEWS SECTION: This section page contains news from abroad. The page of international news section differs from publication to publication. For example, The Times Of India covers the international news on Page 12 i.e on Times Global Page whereas the Deccan Chronicle covers the foreign news on Page 9 i.e. on Deccan Chronicle World Page.
  • LOCAL NEWS SECTION: This section page contains news from the towns and cities of the nation. This page of local news section also differs from publication to publication and it is published in more than one page.
  • EDITORIAL SECTION:  This section page is a dedicated page, called the editorial page where articles called editorials are published. These articles often feature letters to the editor from members of the public. The page opposite to the editorial page is called as the op-ed page where an editorial gives views or opinions of the editor or publisher on certain issues or events.
  • SPORTS PAGE: This section page contains latest news about sports events in local, national, regional and international competition. It also contains people well-known in sports. The sports page contains the sports articles and features about people and events that bring these people together. Unlike most other sections of the paper, SPORTS is seasonal. A general overview of this section of the newspaper would help students—especially young learners— understand the language of sports, its symbols and how they serve to connect with the curriculum.
  • CLASSIFIED ADS SECTION: This section page contains advertisements which are published under heading “Classifieds”. Classified ads are short ads that are charged for number of lines to be printed on the newspaper. In classified advertisement column, the advertisements are divided into categories based on the type of the advertisement belong to such as “Property – For Sale/Lease/Rent”, “Recruitment – Wanted Telecallers/Sales Executive” Services – Electronics/Plumbing.
  • BUSINESS AND FINANCE SECTION: This section page primarily focuses on market or policy news. It covers the business news and features articles about people, places and issues related to the business sector. It also publishes the news which includes economic and financial activities and the changes that take place in societies. It also covers the information on imports and exports, banking, prices of prime commodities and foreign exchange rates. This section covers the entire purview of all commercial activities related to the economy.
  • HOME AND CULTURE SECTION: This section page covers the information and provides tips on budgeting, food preparation, proper plant care, house improvement, relationships, etiquette, health, homemaking, interior decorating, family issues,etc.
  • SOCIETY PAGE: This section page of the newspaper covers the news, events, social gatherings, and about life of the rich and famous people in society especially those who put on events and fundraisers for charities and/or politics. It also provides the news about those who have an influence in the community through their companies or investments. It also covers the news about the special occasions celebrated by the most important and well-known people.
  • TRAVEL AND TOURISM SECTION: This section page gives a guide to enjoyable travel. It directs tourists to scenic vacation spots and provides information on the activities in these places.This Travel and Tourism Section also covers the schedules of the departure and arrival of ships and airplanes, both domestic and international.
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OBITUARY SECTION: This page section covers the  news on the activities of the different religious sects, such as fellowships, seminars, prayer meetings, bible studies, and the like. This Announcement and Obituary Section also publishes a list of people who died and the time and place of their burial is found in the obituary page.

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