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  • India News launches Punjabi channel, will showcase Punjabiyat

    MUMBAI: One of India’s leading media house, iTV Network, has launched India News Punjab in Chandigarh. Formally inaugurated by by the state chief minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, India News Punjab is iTV Network’s first news channel in the regional language.

    India News Punjab will showcase current events, news, happenings, sports, art, culture, heritage of Punjab and special programming for farmers.

    iTV Network founder & promoter Kartikeya Sharma said, “It’s our first foray into the Punjab region, market is highly cluttered, we will bring revolution by streamlining regional news in Punjabi. We are committed to airing relevant and impactful regional content in Punjabi, allowing us to reach out to Punjabi Diaspora settled across the globe. The channel will showcase the true spirit of Punjabiyat in all its myriad moods.”

    With three national news channels, four regional news channels, two newspapers and a number of leading digital assets, iTV Network claims to be India’s fastest growing news network.

    India News, a leading national Hindi News Channel of the network, has emerged as a leader in the most competitive genre. NewsX, the national English news channel, has been a trendsetter in the English news genre with its crisp format, direct reportage, pointed debates, trending hash tags and engaging mix of stories.

    NewsX HD is a commercial-free news channel and is built for delivering a multiscreen experience on a single screen to the multitasking high profile urban viewers of India. It offers non-stop commercial-free premier news content, including the biggest buzz on the most popular social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram while getting additional feeds like weather, stock indices, etc – all in a seamless experience on one screen.

    In a short span of time, India News UP & Uttarakhand, India News Rajasthan, India News Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh and India News Haryana have further strengthened the channel’s dominance in these Hindi speaking regions.

    The Sunday Guardian is the finest Sunday newspaper by the network that is sought after by country’s discerning readers for its engaging content and innovative format.

    The group also publishes Aaj Samaj, a popular Hindi newspaper that caters to the informed readers in Delhi National Capital Region, Punjab and Haryana. With its innovative approach, extensive research and unbiased outlook, it has managed to stand out in the cluttered news landscape.

  • iTV Network elevates Varun Kohli as CEO

    MUMBAI: Varun Kohli has been elevated to the post of chief executive officer (CEO) of iTV Network. Prior to this promotion, he was India News CEO.

    In his new role, Kohli will be handling India News, NewsX, NewsX HD and digital assets and will be instrumental for providing strategic direction, leading teams and strengthening revenues for the organisations.

    iTV Network founder and promoter Kartikeya Sharma said, “We are delighted to elevate Varun as the CEO of iTV Network. This elevation is in line with our commitment to growth. His skills and wide experience will surely help iTV Network reach the next level of growth. Over the course of time, Varun has played a more central role in the leadership of the company and with his elevation to CEO, iTV Network; he will take on an even wider role. His strong track record of delivering growth and understanding of industry will help our continued success, moving forward.”

    “I’m humbled by the new role. iTV network is a young and dynamic organization which has witnessed tremendous growth in the recent years and I am privileged to be a part of this journey. My focus will be to lead iTV Network to the next level of growth and tap newer opportunities in the ever-expanding news space,” added Kohli.

    With a professional experience spanning over 23 years, Kohli is a seasoned sales specialist and is credited with creating sustainable business development and management strategies that have increased top and bottom lines and enhanced efficiency in organisations.

    Prior to joining iTV network, Kohli was the head of sales for IBN7. His career includes leadership stints at Amar Ujala, Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd., Deccan Chronicle, Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan Times and Indian Express.