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Puneet Pareenja

Puneet Pareenja, Senior Editor, India TV Active in the media and journalism sector since 2003, Puneet Pareenja has nearly 23 years of rich experience in electronic, digital, and web journalism. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles in several of the country's leading news organizations. He served as Bureau Chief for P7 News, News24, News Nation, and Zee News. Following this, he played a pivotal role in the launch of Punjab Kesari Web TV, successfully leading digital news operations and content development as its News Editor. Subsequently, he held the position of State Head at ETV Bharat.

Puneet Pareenja

Video: Child rescued from 300-foot-deep borewell in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur after 10-hour operation
India | May 16, 2026, 09:42 AM IST
A child trapped nearly 90 feet deep inside a borewell in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district was rescued safely after a 10-hour operation involving NDRF, SDRF and local authorities. The child was later shifted to hospital for medical examination.
Fresh bomb threat issued to blow up Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence
India | May 13, 2026, 12:02 PM IST
The e-mail also mentioned the Punjab BJP headquarters and the party's Delhi headquarters. Security arrangements in these areas have been tightened following the bomb threats.
CBI raids Punjab Vigilance Headquarters, political row erupts - what's the Rs 20 lakh bribery case?
India | May 12, 2026, 11:47 PM IST
The CBI raided the Punjab Vigilance Headquarters in connection with an alleged bribery case involving officials linked to the DG Vigilance office, triggering a political controversy in the state.

Punjab blasts: IED used in explosions near BSF HQ in Jalandhar, Amritsar Cantt; high alert sounded
India | May 06, 2026, 07:50 AM IST
A high alert has been sounded in Punjab after two explosions occurred near key military installations in Jalandhar and Amritsar within a span of a few hours on Tuesday night.
Panic on IndiGo flight as power bank catches fire at Chandigarh Airport; emergency declared
India | May 05, 2026, 05:37 PM IST
The cabin crew immediately brought the situation under control and took all necessary precautionary measures. Fortunately, all passengers and crew members are safe.
Punjab: At least 5 killed, 15 injured in bus crash in Fatehgarh Sahib
India | Apr 15, 2026, 08:58 AM IST
Police and rescue personnel have arrived at the spot and relief operations are underway after a bus crash in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib.

Punjab passes Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill; life term, Rs 25 lakh fine for sacrilege
India | Apr 13, 2026, 06:10 PM IST
Under the draft law, sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib will attract the maximum punishment of life imprisonment. Along with this, offenders may also be fined up to Rs 25 lakh.
Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu announces new political party
India | Apr 07, 2026, 08:19 AM IST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu has ruled out joining BJP and instead announced her new Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party.
Pakistan-made grenade used to target BJP office in Chandigarh; CCTV footage shows suspects fleeing
India | Apr 02, 2026, 10:13 AM IST
CCTV footage of the incident has also emerged, showing that the assailants fled across to the other side of the road after carrying out the attack.

Blast outside BJP office in Chandigarh, video shows man hurling explosive
India | Apr 01, 2026, 08:52 PM IST
A blast was reported outside Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh. A video believed to be linked to the incident is circulating on social media, showing a person throwing an explosive resembling a grenade made of plastic.
Congress issues notice to fifth Haryana MLA over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls: Who is he?
India | Mar 20, 2026, 11:55 AM IST
The Congress has issued a notice to Janrail Singh, marking him as the fifth legislator accused of cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections. The party’s disciplinary committee has demanded an explanation as it continues internal action against violators.
Youth gunned down outside Chandigarh gym in broad daylight, second firing case in 24 hours | VIDEO
India | Mar 18, 2026, 02:15 PM IST
Chandigarh firing: The victim was quickly taken to a nearby hospital and then transferred to PGI for critical medical treatment.

Haryana Rajya Sabha poll: Congress wins by narrow margin, BJP bags one seat after high-voltage drama
Haryana | Mar 17, 2026, 07:05 AM IST
The BJP has 48 MLAs, the Congress has 37, the INLD has two MLAs, and three legislators are Independents in the 90-member Haryana assembly.
Maha govt sets up control rooms, LPG cylinder distribution under police security in Chandigarh
Business | Mar 13, 2026, 11:56 AM IST
The government has already stated that essential services such as hospitals, government hostels, government schools, and college mess facilities will be given priority supply of LPG cylinders.
LPG Shortage News LIVE: No disruption in LPG supply to TTD kitchens, says official
Business | Mar 12, 2026, 05:17 PM IST
LPG Gas Cylinder Shortage News Live Updates Today: The United Nations has warned of significant risks to global trade and development, including higher food prices and cost-of-living, if the Strait of Hormuz is closed amid the West Asia conflict.

Turkish woman killed after speeding Audi hits her in Punjab's Mohali; CCTV footage surfaces
India | Mar 11, 2026, 08:14 AM IST
The impact was so severe that she was thrown nearly 15 feet and landed across the road. She sustained critical injuries and died on the spot due to heavy bleeding.
Mann govt presents Rs 2.60 lakh crore budget, women to get Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 monthly in Punjab
India | Mar 08, 2026, 01:49 PM IST
Punjab Budget 2026: The Punjab government presented a Rs 2.36 lakh crore Budget for 2025–26, with a strong focus on women's welfare, the anti-drug campaign, health, education, rural development, industry and agriculture.
Badshah's Tateeree song row: Haryana Police initiate lookout circular procedure, act to arrest
Entertainment | Mar 07, 2026, 01:16 PM IST
Panchkula Police register FIR against singer Badshah for offensive content in 'Tateeree'. The police has initiated the process of issuing a Look Out Circular (LOC) against him to prevent him from leaving the country.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim, Dera Sacha Sauda chief, acquitted in journalist murder case
India | Mar 07, 2026, 11:03 AM IST
Punjab and Haryana High Court acquits Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.
Haryana Rajya Sabha race turns dramatic with independent candidate Satish Nandal's entry
Haryana | Mar 05, 2026, 03:54 PM IST
Initially, both major parties were expected to cruise to victory. The BJP commands the support of 48 MLAs in the 90-member Haryana Legislative Assembly, while the Congress has the backing of 37 legislators, making the outcome for their respective nominees appear largely assured.