Saranjit Bains

Sarranjit Bains (born 12 January 1975) is an Indian journalist, editor, author, lyricist, and media personality based in East Moline, Illinois, United States. He is the CEO & Founder of R-19 NEWS TV and Editor-in-Chief of The Times of Punjab. With over 27 years of experience in journalism, he has authored 7 books, written lyrics for Punjabi singers, and received numerous awards for his contributions to media, literature, and culture.

Early Life

Sarranjit Bains was born on 12 January 1975 in Punjab, India.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communications – Punjab Technical University, India
Diploma in Computer Applications – India

Career

Sarranjit Bains has had a distinguished career in journalism and media since 1996.

CEO & Founder: R-19 NEWS TV (2019 – present)

Responsible for editorial development, newsroom operations, team training, content verification, multimedia storytelling, video editing, and international reporting.

Editor-in-Chief: The Times of Punjab (2009 – present)

Leads editorial content, features, blogs, and special editions. Oversees quality control, board meetings, recruitment, and adherence to ethical standards.

Mid-West Bureau Chief, Global Punjab News Channel, USA (2013 – 2017)

Directed news gathering/editing, conducted interviews, and managed bureau operations.

News Correspondent, Daily Punjabi Tribune, Chicago (2015 – 2016)

Reported on community issues, business, and diaspora news.

Reporter, PTC News Channel, Italy (2007 – 2008)

Produced weekly features, hosted live interviews, and reported immigration news.

News Reader, Akash Radio, UK (2004 – 2008)

Anchored cultural events, news bulletins, and sports commentary.

Freelancer (2004 – 2008) – Contributed to International Press Media, Punjab Express, Weekly Sailab.

Correspondent, Daily Desh Sewak, India (2001 – 2004)

Reported key stories and interviews.

Press Correspondent, Daily Aaj Di Awaaz, India (1996 – 2001)

Wrote editorials, columns, and investigative stories.

Books

Fankr Punj – Aab De
Satnaja
Naio Labhne Lal Gwache – Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Punjabi version)
Naio Labhne Lal Gwache – Reshma
Naio Labhne Lal Gwache – English version
Naio Labhne Lal Gwache – Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge (Mohammed Rafi)
Rag, Ruhaneeyat toh Rajbhaag tak – Hans Raj Hans

Achievements

Best Reporter Award – Akash Radio, Italy (2007)
Best Reporting Award – Daily Desh Sewak, India (2000)
Best Anchoring Award (2000)
Multiple international awards and honours
Recognized by Government of Ontario, Canada (2016)
Awarded at the Parliament of Canada, Ontario
Honoured at International Punjabi Conference, Lahore, Pakistan (2017)
Lyricist for songs recorded by Padma Shri Hans Raj Hans, Feroz Khan, Masha Ali, Akhtar Ali, and others

Honours and Recognitions

Books presented to Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi
Recognized by multiple Canadian ministers in Ontario, 2016
International literary and cultural awards

Philanthropy

Contributions to Punjabi literature, cultural preservation, and cross-border collaboration between India and Pakistan.

Personal Life

Sarranjit Bains is married to Prof. Dr. Navreet Kaur Bains, a distinguished Nurse Educator, Pediatric Nursing Expert, and author of the INC syllabus-based textbooks Bright Beginnings: A Student’s Guide to Pediatric Nursing (Volumes 1 & 2). She has a Ph.D. in Pediatric Nursing from Desh Bhagat University and over 20 years of academic and clinical experience:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

Languages known: Punjabi, English, Hindi, Italian, French Interests: Writing, literature, entertainment, current affairs, poetry