Narayan Jadhav, a retired Senior Sub-Editor from Saamana, has devoted nearly 37 years to journalism. Before joining Saamana, he worked as a Sub-Editor with Dainik Marathwada (Latur edition) and later served as a crime reporter for Rashtratej in Pune under Dada Jadhavrao.

During his long Narayan Jadhav, a retired Senior Sub-Editor from Saamana, has devoted nearly 37 years to journalism. Before joining Saamana, he worked as a Sub-Editor with Dainik Marathwada (Latur edition) and later served as a crime reporter for Rashtratej in Pune under Dada Jadhavrao.

During his long tenure at Saamana, he handled the Nashik and Konkan editions with remarkable dedication. Working on the front page—considered one of the most critical responsibilities in newspaper production—he consistently ensured accuracy, balance, and editorial quality. He was also known for his sharp eye on sports content sourced from English wires, quickly identifying key stories and determining their placement.

Throughout his career, Jadhav demonstrated a deep commitment to ethical and responsible journalism. He earned the trust of senior editor Sanjay Raut and successfully managed the “Kamgar Vritt” column for nearly 20 years, which was published every Tuesday in Saamana.

Sub-editors often remain behind the scenes, shaping the final product under editorial leadership. Jadhav exemplified this role through his precision, sense of timing, and impactful headline writing. His notable headline during the Killari earthquake—“Ushakal hota hota kaal raat jhali” (Dawn turned into a dark night)—became widely remembered.

Although retired, Narayan Jadhav continues to contribute as an independent journalist and is currently writing on Dharavi slum rehabilitation issues in Mumbai. During his tenure at Saamana, he handled the Nashik and Konkan editions with remarkable dedication. Working on the front page-considered one of the most critical responsibilities in newspaper production-he consistently ensured accuracy, balance, and editorial quality. He was also known for his sharp eye on sports content sourced from English wires, quickly identifying key stories and determining their placement.

Throughout his career, Jadhav demonstrated a deep commitment to ethical and responsible journalism. He earned the trust of senior editor Sanjay Raut and successfully managed the “Kamgar Vritt” column for nearly 20 years, which was published every Tuesday in Saamana.

Sub-editors often remain behind the scenes, shaping the final product under editorial leadership. Jadhav exemplified this role through his precision, sense of timing, and impactful headline writing. His notable headline during the Killari earthquake-“Ushakal hota hota kaal raat jhali” (Dawn turned into a dark night)- became widely remembered.

Although retired, Narayan Jadhav continues to contribute as an independent journalist and is currently writing on Dharavi slum rehabilitation issues in Mumbai.