Lok News is one of the fastest growing South Asian English newspapers in North America. Founded in 2008, it has quickly become a staple in the South Asian community, with its commitment to excellence in news reporting and thought provoking content. It covers various communities including Indian, Pakistani, Fijian, Bangladeshi, Afghan, Sri Lankan and many others. Lok News is the only Free South Asian newspaper available in its region, offering a larger range of readers.

It is known for provides in-depth reporting of South Asian communities and the issues affecting them. Since Lok News is always about uniting communities, we also provide extensive reporting of news outside of the South Asian communities, helping South Asians better integrate into their local communities. The weekly print edition provides extensive coverage of US national and local elections, providing a unique perspective to the South Asian communities on the various candidates & political parties. Our goal at Lok News is to be a one stop guide to all aspects the South Asian communities, not only do we cover topics such as politics & general news, but also provide a sizable portion to arts & literature, business & finance, entertainment, health, immigration, law, local community & events, religion & spirituality, science, and sports.

Expertise & experience is synonymous with Lok News. Lok News and its staff have been recognized by various organizations, community leaders, governments, and readers as a pioneer in South Asian media. Chief Editor & co-founder, Parampreet Singh, has been actively involved in the South Asian community for the vast majority of his life, and has been recognized for his achievements & contributions to the community by several organizations & personalities. Managing Editor, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, is an active  member of the US South Asian community, has managed & promoted various community events, festivals, & concerts, and has been recognized for his efforts by numerous organizations, including the California State Assembly. Parampreet Singh has served as the Associate Editor of Quami Ekta newspaper for over six years and has also served as the Chief Editor of Indus News. Our team of esteemed reporters and photographers consist of individuals who have been involved in various forms of media, such as news media, films, & music, for more than forty years. Our columnists and writers cover a broad range of backgrounds & professions, such as esteemed artists, attorneys, authors, businessmen, doctors, entertainers, historians, politicians, professors, religious experts, and social workers.

The entire Lok News team is committed to maintaining high reporting & publishing standards to present a neutral perspective on all issues. To keep Lok News a neutral source of information we don’t associate with any political and/or religious parties, nor do we charge money to publish news or other material. We can proudly say that due to this commitment to honesty and neutral perspective Lok News has quickly become the preferred choice of thousands of loyal readers in very short period of time. Lok News is one of the few South Asian newspapers completely designed and printed in the U.S.A., allowing us to stay ahead of our competition using the latest technology & techniques to deliver the best and fresher content to our readers. We are able to reduce our production time, allowing us to publish material faster and in circulation up to three days before our competition. Lok News print edition is distributed by an in-house delivery team, which assures proper distribution to all the right places; grocery stores, restaurants, places of worship and community centers.

Quick Facts of Lok News

• English language
• Tabloid Size
• Content Includes
  • Current South Asian, World, Local, & Political News
  • Community News & Events
  • Editorial, Opinions, & Satire
  • Arts & Literature
  • Business & Finance News & Articles
  • Entertainment - Bollywood, Hollywood, Music
  • Features & Interviews
  • Health & Science
  • Law - Immigration, Civil Rights, etc…
  • Lifestyle & Fashion
  • Religion & Spirituality
  • Sports

Meet our Staff

Meet our Contributors

Lok News is a Lok Media Corp publication.