Thursday, Sep 29, 2022
Journalism of Courage
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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CM announces to set up chair to keep Bhagat Singh’s ideology alive
Asking the youth to take a pledge on Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary, the Punjab CM asked them to take inspiration from his ideas and not to leave the country.
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
Can bedding for cattle solve the paddy stubble problem in Punjab?
Experts claim that paddy straw bedding is natural and cheaper than other materials. Paddy straw, if dried and properly cut, is proven to be a better bedding material because of its high water retention capacity, due to the high cellulose and silica content in the material, they say.
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
Punjab records 30% surplus rain in Sept, but paddy crop safe
Punjab’s overall rainfall in this monsoon (June 1 to date) is just 5% less than normal.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
From singing bhajans to politics
Raman Arora decided to contest elections after he came in contact with Kejriwal when he visited Jalandhar in december 2021, and heard him sing at a ‘jagran’.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
‘We feel safe here’: Indian students in Canada welcome advisory
While most students in Canada said that they feel safe, others said that this advice by the Indian government is highly appreciable and will also create awareness among them
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Stubble management: Book suggests continuous hand-holding of farmers can yield desired results
Every government in Punjab has/had been doing its bit, including distribution of thousands of machines, to keep a check on crop residue burning during the paddy harvesting season, but the results leave/left a lot to be desired.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
In India’s main basmati-producing belt of Haryana, rain spells doom
Rajbeer Singh, a farmer from Staundi village, is yet to harvest his Pusa-1509 basmati crop. “I cannot harvest till the water drains out from my field, which is currently inundated. If during this period, the grains turn black due to fungal infestation or germinate, it will be a huge loss,” he pointed out.
Sat, Sep 24, 2022
HC issues notice to Punjab govt on ‘missing part’ of inquiry report
The Part B of the inquiry report was found missing from the records of the Punjab Assembly when this report was sought by the then leader of Opposition Harpal Singh Cheema during the previous Congress government.
Fri, Sep 23, 2022
Kerala student dies by suicide at LPU; NIT Calicut prof booked for abetment
The student had joined LPU two weeks ago after leaving NIT (Calicut) in Kerala, according to officials.
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary: This golfer has big plans for Punjab’s Phillaur
A graduate from Government College Jalandhar, Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary is the son of Jalandhar MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary, grandson of former Agriculture Minister of Punjab Master Gurbanta Singh and nephew of former Local Government Minister Chaudhary Jagjit Singh.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
From 50 to 106: In one day, farm fires double; Amritsar alone sees 90
According to the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), Ludhiana, which records field fires through satellite images, 106 fires have been recorded between September 15 and September 21.
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
Jasvir Singh Raja Gill: He gave up the US for Punjab
A US citizen, Gill had no political background or experience when he applied for Indian citizenship to contest the assembly elections in Punjab in 2017.
Tue, Sep 20, 2022
How replacing coal with paddy straw in brick kilns can help address stubble burning menace
In a letter to brick kiln owners, the PPCB has said that the Punjab government is formulating a policy for the mandatory replacement of 20% coal with paddy straw-based pellets.
Mon, Sep 19, 2022
Arhtiyas refuse to do land mapping for farmers: ‘this is job of govt officials’
While the government warned of wrong land mapping (LM) saying that action could be taken against them, Arhtiyas said that they are not ready to take responsibility for the land mapping.
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
IKGPTU warns defaulting colleges of disaffiliation from university
The future of thousands of students could be at stake if these colleges are disaffiliated from IKGPTU, which is the first technical university of Punjab.
Thu, Sep 15, 2022After Centre’s refusal to provide extra financial aid, how Punjab govt can help farmers manage stubble issue
The Punjab government, it is learnt, is working on providing some kind of financial aid to farmers to manage stubble. According to experts, the state government should start by helping out small and marginal farmers.
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Feeling The Monsoon Blues: Punjab, Haryana record 87% and 94% rain deficit in first 10 days of Sept
All four months of the monsoon – from the pre-monsoon period in June to September-end – are very crucial as both states are cultivating water-gulping paddy crops in huge areas during this period. And every single day rain matters a lot.
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Punjab: Early variety basmati hits mandis, fetches a premium
Farmers said that they are happy with the price they are getting for the yield, which is around 20-24 quintals per acre.
Sun, Sep 11, 2022
Why Punjab farmers are reluctant to bank on two key stubble management machines
Punjab has 13,540 Happy Seeders and 5,972 Super-Straw Management Systems, but farmers have neglected both these crop residue management machines. How do these work, and what is the reason for the falling demand?
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
Paddy dwarfing: scientists in dark on how virus reached crop belt
As per scientific reports, the virus – Southern Rice Black-streaked Dwarf Virus (SRBSDV) – is transmitted by the white backed plant hopper (WBPH) in a persistent circulative and propagative manner.
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
This farmer grows a non-recommended paddy variety, but saves water & doesn’t burn stubble
Farmer Baldev Singh Bath is growing Pusa-44 by T-DSR.
Mon, Sep 05, 2022
Machines not enough, govt should work on MSP diversification policies to stop fires
Farmers, however, said that they burn their fields as a mark of protest as the government doesn't give them financial assistance to cover equipment and functioning costs.
Sun, Sep 04, 2022
Dual constitution case: As Akali Dal raises jurisdiction issue, complainant says ‘delaying tactics’
The court had been hearing a case filed by Hoshiarpur resident Balwant Singh Khera who has accused the SAD of submitting two different constitutions to seek recognition as a political party
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
An Express Series: For farmers, cost of farm fires is a matchstick; what they lose in soil, human health is crores
The farmers say all it takes to clear a field of the stubble is just one matchstick — and a box of 50 matches comes for Rs 2.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
Punjab records 60 per cent deficit in rainfall during paddy’s crucial phase
In August, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh’s required rain is 146.2 mm, 147.7 mm and 284.8 mm rainfall respectively; the two states and their joint capital witnessed 58 mm, 70.2 mm and 166.9 mm this year.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022