The Tribune 130 years: a witness to history Datta, V. N.

IT speaks volumes of the strength and resilience of The Tribune that it resumed publication soon after the Partition. It had stopped publishing for 40 days. After the Partition, the first issue of the paper appeared from Simla on September 25, 1947. The Tribune had to find a suitable place for its publication. Amritsar was sulking on the border, and was not considered the right place for the publication of the paper. Ludhiana was not developed, and Ambala city had water problems. A small printing press near the Ridge known as Liddell�s was available, which The Tribune trustees secured through the aegis of the Punjab government. A large bungalow �Bantony� on the Mall was obtained for providing accommodation to The Tribune office and staff and some other employees, who occupied three rooms on the first floor. The Tribune began to function under difficult circumstances because of the small printing press, inadequate staff, and financial crunch. (http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120513/spectrum/main1.htm)