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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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Nano DAP gains ground in Punjab amid shortage of traditional fertiliserSubscriber Only
November 18, 2024 08:55 IST
IFFCO has been doing several trials to boost the confidence among farmers regarding its usage and there are several farmers who have used it under IFFCO’ recommendation are waiting for the results.
Mon, Nov 18, 2024
Faridkot farmer’s formula: Innovation, daily earnings, zero debt, 120% happinessSubscriber Only
November 17, 2024 09:08 IST
61-year-old Dalip Singh's farming philosophy challenges the conventional reliance on seasonal harvests.
Mon, Nov 18, 2024
Why Canada has drastically cut the number of tourist visas it issues to IndiansSubscriber Only
November 16, 2024 14:34 IST
This comes just months before Canada will do away with automatic 10-year visas, in what signals a significant tightening of the country’s immigration policies
Sun, Nov 17, 2024
Why has Canada reduced tourist stay permits months before ending 10-year visas?Subscriber Only
November 16, 2024 10:25 IST
The decline in approvals, coupled with the end of the automatic 10-year visa, highlights a significant tightening of Canada’s immigration policies,
Sun, Nov 17, 2024
Affordable fees, scholarships, over 600 programmes in English: Why Italy is a big hit for Indian studentsSubscriber Only
November 15, 2024 11:30 IST
The report was released during the Italian Days on Higher Education (IDOHE), an international study fair dedicated to higher education opportunities in Italy.
Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Affordable tuition fees, scholarships, over 600 programmes in English: Why Italy is a big hit for Indian studentsSubscriber Only
November 15, 2024 11:25 IST
From 1,156 Indian students in Italy in 2014, number went up to 6,148 in 2023: Report
Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Why smog came early to Punjab, parts of north India this yearSubscriber Only
November 14, 2024 12:23 IST
Why is north India blanketed by smog every winter? Why has smog appeared earlier this year? We explain the basics and beyond.
Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Store & decompose: How some farmers are ending stubble woes with traditional wisdomSubscriber Only
November 13, 2024 11:46 IST
To further speed up the process, farmers sometimes sprinkle a small amount of urea on the pile.
Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Can discrepancies in AQI calculations be behind Punjab’s ‘unreal’ poor airSubscriber Only
November 13, 2024 10:47 IST
Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee sources raise concerns about air pollution monitoring across Punjab as experts attribute the reason to discrepancies in its Air Quality Index calculations.
Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Stubble-burning trend shifts: Punjab and Haryana improve; UP, Rajasthan worsenSubscriber Only
November 12, 2024 14:32 IST
A total of 17,003 residue-burning events were detected in these states from September 15 to November 10, the ICAR said.
Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Explained: With Canada’s SDS program ending, the path for Indian students to secure visasSubscriber Only
November 11, 2024 14:29 IST
Canada has sought to restrict the entry of immigrants through various measures, including ending the SDS visa expedition program. But the non-SDS route is also viable, say experts.
Tue, Jan 14, 2025
Cashing in on a cash crop: Sowing seeds of success, Moga farmer hits goldmine with garlicSubscriber Only
November 10, 2024 08:13 IST
A farmer in Moga district says that growing garlic seed requires a considerable initial investment, with 4 quintals of seed (garlic cloves) costing about Rs 1.6 lakh per acre.
Sun, Nov 10, 2024
As Canada tightens permanent residency, how a positive LMIA can help international students seeking to stay onSubscriber Only
November 05, 2024 12:02 IST
Competition has made applications for LMIA more expensive, some experts said. An LMIA does not guarantee PR, though. Being a dedicated, efficient, and sincere worker can certainly help.
Tue, Nov 05, 2024
What is the hybrid rice seed and the controversy around itSubscriber Only
November 04, 2024 14:30 IST
Punjab Agricutlutre department officials said that there should be quality and price control while the private companies are selling these hybrid seeds in Punjab.
Tue, Nov 05, 2024
Procurement picks up speed in Punjab but rice millers continue to drag their feet while lifting the cropSubscriber Only
November 04, 2024 09:35 IST
Delayed paddy lifting lowers crop moisture in the standing paddy crop, which could potentially lead to lower yield. It also raises concerns about farm fires
Mon, Nov 04, 2024
Seeds of Change: How Punjab farmers are cultivating a network for zero budget natural farmingSubscriber Only
November 03, 2024 09:00 IST
A group of farmers led by Narinder Singh, a 48-year-old from village Ajjowal of Hoshiarpur with an MSc in IT, quietly defied conventional practices.
Mon, Nov 04, 2024
Philippines beckons Indian medical aspirants with affordable, quality educationSubscriber Only
November 01, 2024 12:32 IST
According to Indian Embassy in Manila, the number of Indian students registering at Filipino universities has more than doubled as they offer high-quality education in English.
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
1.5 lakh stubble management machines on paper, 1 lakh on ground: Mismatch, no streamlining hit small farmers hardSubscriber Only
October 31, 2024 11:50 IST
With just a week left to sow his next crop — carrot — 55-year-old Sukhdev, a marginal farmer from Shatabgarh village in Kapurthala district, was racing against time and did everything possible in his hands to get a machine in time.
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Punjab’s wheat crop at risk as DAP shortage strikes before sowingSubscriber Only
October 29, 2024 09:56 IST
According to a Punjab Agriculture Department official, the state’s annual DAP requirement is 8.5 lakh tonnes, of which 5.50 lakh tonnes are utilised during the Rabi season.
Tue, Oct 29, 2024
Sutlej keeping their fields waterlogged, Ferozepur farmers turn bane into boonSubscriber Only
October 27, 2024 09:24 IST
Despite being uncommon in the region, lotus farming is gaining traction among farmers who have stagnant water on their fields.
Mon, Oct 28, 2024
Wheat sowing a week away, Punjab sees only 22% paddy harvestingSubscriber Only
October 25, 2024 10:42 IST
Despite favourable weather, farmers have either stalled or are slowing down harvests due to lack of space.
Fri, Oct 25, 2024
Overflowing Godowns, Unhappy Millers: Why Punjab’s paddy procurement has been delayedSubscriber Only
October 25, 2024 08:50 IST
In the long term, Punjab must diversify its crop base to avoid the problem of surplus which lies at the heart of the current crisis.
Mon, Nov 04, 2024
Balwinder Singh’s crusade: ‘Super-SMS and educating farmers come in handy in tackling farm fire in Punjab’Subscriber Only
October 23, 2024 09:24 IST
Punjab Agriculture Department Director Jaswant Singh emphasised all new combine harvesters must be equipped with Super-SMS, further highlighting the importance of this technology in preventing stubble burning.
Wed, Oct 23, 2024
Three Punjab entrepreneurs build multi-crore jaggery startups with global reachSubscriber Only
October 20, 2024 12:50 IST
Jaggercane now has over 1,000 touchpoints like well known bakeries and sweet shops across India and export to 16 countires and supplies its products on Amazon and Flipkart.
Sun, Oct 20, 2024
Despair to success: How three Punjab entrepreneurs built multi-crore jaggery startups and achieved global reachSubscriber Only
October 20, 2024 12:04 IST
These two jaggery-based startups — Amarinder Singh’s ‘Jimidar’ under Guru Nanak Enterprises, and Navnoor and Kaushal's ‘Jaggercane’ — have turned the traditional jaggery-making cottage industry into an internationally recognised businesses.
Sun, Oct 20, 2024Journalism of Courage
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