Mr. Umesh Dewan is a senior journalist with an experience of over two and half decades. With a keen eye over the developments at the national level, particularly in the context of the north Indian states, Mr. Dewan comes forth as a newsman with an ear to the ground. He has worked across Punjab and Uttarakhand with prestigious organizations like The Tribune, The Times of India and Hindustan Times. During his tenure, Mr. Dewan has covered a wide canvas including politics, defence, sports, public welfare, governance, education, industry, energy sector and urban local bodies.
Mr. Dewan stands out as both a scholar and a journalist whose career is defined by intellectual rigour and fearless reporting. He graduated at the top of his class with an M.Sc. in Journalism from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana — earning a prestigious university scholarship that recognized his academic excellence and analytical insight. His accomplishments also include being selected for the highly prestigious Defence Correspondents’ Course conducted annually by the Ministry of Defence — an honour reserved for a select group of India’s most credible and accomplished journalists.
Spanning decades in the field, Mr. Dewan has reported across a broad spectrum of beats, consistently uncovering stories that matter. His journalistic lens has sharply focused on human rights violations, police excesses, defence, and environmental challenges — bringing underreported realities into public view with clarity and conviction. His passion for investigative journalism has produced a string of exclusive exposés, several of which garnered national acclaim and reinforced his reputation as a credible and courageous voice in media. His work reflects not just professional excellence but a deeper commitment to truth, accountability, and democratic discourse.
Among his most explosive investigations was the groundbreaking exposé on Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) terrorist Sukhwinder Singh ‘Sukhi’—a chilling tale of a faked death, systemic deception, and political fallout. The story triggered 21 Public Interest Litigations (PILs) in the Punjab and Haryana High Court—a legal and civic reckoning seldom witnessed in the state’s recent history. Another landmark report—“Sangrur sees alarming rise in cancer cases”—laid bare the profound physical, emotional, and financial torment experienced by hundreds of families across rural Sangrur in Punjab. His coverage of the BJP’s criticism of alliance partner Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) over its alleged involvement in the drug trade marked a rare moment of intraparty dissent, igniting intense political backlash within Punjab’s corridors of power.
Mr. Dewan has also devoted himself to chronicling Punjab’s cultural and historical legacy. His nuanced articles reflect a deep reverence for the region’s architectural heritage, folkloric traditions, and evolving identity. In addition to his frontline reporting, Mr. Dewan has held the pivotal role of Bureau Head across key regions in north India, demonstrating leadership and editorial acumen.
