Lost document ad in The Times of India, Kolkata

द टाइम्स ऑफ़ इंडिया कोलकाता में दस्तावेज़ गुम का विज्ञापन

English · Daily Kolkata edition 2,40,706 copies

As of 2026-10-12, a lost document ad in The Times of India, Kolkata costs ₹1,500 for 5 lines classifieds (text classified, GST extra). The cheapest Kolkata newspaper for this notice is Business Line at ₹305 (2 lines classifieds).

Cost ₹1,500 5 Lines Classifieds · GST extra
Book 1–3 days ahead Deadlines vary by paper
You’ll need FIR / police report copy See documents below

Sample ad text

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हिंदी

मैं, [आपका नाम], पुत्र/पुत्री [पिता / पति का नाम], निवासी [पता], का [गुम दस्तावेज़ और नंबर] [कहाँ गुम हुआ] गुम हो गया है। यदि किसी सज्जन को मिले तो कृपया ऊपर दिए पते पर लौटाएँ।

English

I, [Your name], S/o / D/o [Father's / husband's name], R/o [Address], have lost my [Lost document and number] [Where it was lost]. If found, kindly return it to the above address.

Steps

  1. 1 File a police report Report the loss at the police station or on your state police website and keep the copy.
  2. 2 Publish the ad Most offices accept one newspaper. Some ask for one Hindi and one English paper; check with the office that will issue the duplicate.
  3. 3 Keep the printed copy You will attach the newspaper cutting to the duplicate application.
  4. 4 Apply for a duplicate Submit the police report, newspaper cutting and an affidavit if asked.

Documents

  • Police report / FIR copy
  • Photocopy of the lost document, if you have one
  • ID proof

Rates in The Times of India, Kolkata

Ad typeCharged byPrice
Classified text5 Lines Classifieds₹1,500
Classified displayPer sq cmCheck on booking site
DisplayPer sq cmCheck on booking site

Text classified price from public booking-site rates, GST extra. Display ads are priced per sq cm; check the booking site.

Specific guides

Questions

Which newspaper should I use?

Use a paper published in the city where the document was lost or issued. The issuing office may name a specific paper; follow that.

Do I need a police report first?

Usually yes. Most offices ask for the police report together with the newspaper cutting.

Lost document ad prices in Kolkata newspapers

All Kolkata prices →
Newspaper Language Price For Display (per sq cm) Book
Business Line English ₹305 2 Lines Classifieds — Book ↗
Jansatta Hindi ₹350 20 Words Classifieds ₹150 Book ↗
Prabhat Khabar Hindi ₹560 20 Words Classifieds — Book ↗
Samaja Oriya ₹675 15 Words Classifieds — Book ↗
Sanmarg Hindi ₹900 15 Words Classifieds — Book ↗
Anandabazar Patrika Bengali ₹1,400 130 Per Characters Classifieds — Book ↗
Telegraph English ₹1,400 105 Per Characters Classifieds ₹510 Book ↗
Times of India English ₹1,500 5 Lines Classifieds — Book ↗
Ei Samay Bengali ₹1,725 5 Lines Classifieds ₹80 Book ↗

Text classified prices from ads2publish.com, checked 2026-10-12. GST extra. Confirm on the booking site before paying.

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