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Anju Agnihotri Chaba
Anju is a Jalandhar (Punjab)-based Assistant Editor with The Indian Express. Coming from this predominantly agrarian state from where the Green Revolution ushered, agriculture is close to her heart. She writes extensively on this topic, with special focus on related issues that the state is facing such as farmer suicides, stubble burning, rapid depletion of water table because of water-guzzling, MSP-supported paddy, etc. Her write-ups are based on extensive research, field visits and interactions with stake-holders. Apart from this she also covers several other issues of the Punjab state. She tweets @Anjuagnihotri1
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Even though more than 83% of the basmati export target for FY 2025-26 has been met, geopolitical disruptions have affected payments, shipping routes, and financial certainty across key markets
Tue, Mar 03, 2026
From drones to debris: Indian expats in Dubai and Doha describe panic amid escalation of Iran war
March 02, 2026 09:50 IST
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March 02, 2026 05:54 IST
For nearly 10 million Indians whose lives are entwined with West Asia, the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, and the retaliation that has engulfed the Gulf, is their worst nightmare come true
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From ‘insane’ to inspirational: How visa rejection turned a Patiala man into Punjab’s Poultry King
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While the Centre argues that the reform will increase transparency, encourage balanced fertiliser use, and strengthen financial inclusion, farmer unions and agricultural economists in Punjab fear that the move could gradually weaken or withdraw subsidy support in the long run
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
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February 26, 2026 13:56 IST
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Thu, Feb 26, 2026
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February 24, 2026 21:20 IST
Family in deep shock as 30-year-old leaves behind wife, three-month-old son
Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Cassava harvest in Jalandhar signals shift beyond paddy
February 23, 2026 20:20 IST
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‘Golden seed’ glut: Why Punjab’s seed potato hub faces crisis every few years
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After a four-year cycle of stability, prices have crashed, which leaves growers caught between high input costs and a market that has vanished.
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Using indigenous knowledge and modern digital outreach, Amarjit Sharma (68) and Ravi Sharma (24) have transformed rare seed preservation into a high-value enterprise, which is now reaching farmers across India and several countries abroad. With their innovation and a process that adds value, they are not only preserving agricultural heritage but also saving soil and water.
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Recognition abroad, silence at home: Why world is marking ‘Saka Nakodar Day’ while Punjab’s files go missing
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