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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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: paddy procurement crisis in Punjab

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

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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, 2024

Arhtiyas ask farmers to compensate grain weight loss: 3 extra bags per 100 procuredSubscriber Only

October 20, 2024 11:35 IST

Commission agents said the root cause of the issue is the government's failure to move the previously stored rice from its godowns, resulting in a lack of space for the new crop.

Mon, Oct 21, 2024

Woman, 22, dies of suspected drug overdose in Hoshiarpur, friend’s husband booked: copsSubscriber Only

October 18, 2024 12:36 IST

Police said the post-mortem report to ascertain the reason for her death is awaited

Fri, Oct 18, 2024

How paddy variety PR-126 became a victim of its own popularitySubscriber Only

October 18, 2024 09:07 IST

The Punjab Agricultural University’s short-duration paddy variety is at the centre of controversy in the state for its allegedly low milling out-turn. But the real culprit might be non-certified hybrids that seem to have flooded the market

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

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Glut in Punjab mandis as rice shellers offer storage but refuse to mill paddySubscriber Only

October 18, 2024 08:27 IST

Farmer unions start indefinite strike at 25 toll plazas to protest tardy paddy procurement

Fri, Oct 18, 2024

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How India-Canada rift can impact Indians studying, aspiring to study in CanadaSubscriber Only

October 16, 2024 15:41 IST

There are roughly 600,000 Indian students in Canada right now, who comprise a significant section of the international student population of the country

Wed, Oct 16, 2024

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Baba Siddique murder case: Fourth suspect faces 9 criminal cases in Punjab, two in HaryanaSubscriber Only

October 15, 2024 03:19 IST

Nakodar Deputy Superintendent of Police Sukhpal Singh said nine cases are registered against Akhtar at different police stations.

Tue, Oct 15, 2024

Baba Siddique killing: Suspects from Haryana, Punjab and UP, two with criminal recordsSubscriber Only

October 14, 2024 04:20 IST

The three-time MLA Baba Siddique was shot dead by three persons in Bandra East on Saturday evening.

Mon, Oct 14, 2024

Breaking free from wheat, marginal farmers in Ferozepur start chilli cultivation, uplift othersSubscriber Only

October 13, 2024 08:41 IST

An acre of green chilli cultivation can produce around 250 quintals, while red chilli yields 80 to 120 quintals per acre.

Sun, Oct 13, 2024

Despite ‘resolution’, Punjab rice millers refuse to store paddy in godownsSubscriber Only

October 12, 2024 13:20 IST

The Punjab government on Friday issued a letter outlining steps to be taken to manage paddy lifting, storage, and milling even as millers accused it of applying indirect pressure.

Sat, Oct 12, 2024

Escape from custody in Jalandhar: As mystery shrouds ‘death’ of 2 ASIs, probe zeroes in on juvenileSubscriber Only

October 12, 2024 08:51 IST

The escape incident took place on October 7, when ASIs Pritam Das (54) and Jeevan Lal (56) were taking two juveniles back to a juvenile home in Hoshiarpur after a court appearance in Kapurthala.

Sat, Oct 12, 2024

Canada study: New Post-Graduation work permit norms may hit Ontario’s dental care, nursing, engineering sectorsSubscriber Only

October 11, 2024 13:14 IST

The cap on international students with revised criteria will be in place from November 1, a decision which is likely to affect a large number of Indian students opting Canada for higher studies.

Fri, Oct 11, 2024

The MEP, imposed in August 2023, capped the export price of Basmati rice at $1,200 per tonne, which significantly impacted exports.

Why Basmati 1509 Prices remain stagnant despite removal of Export Cap, Farmers in Punjab disappointedSubscriber Only

October 11, 2024 12:04 IST

Farmers like Amrik Singh from Amritsar are bearing the brunt of these developments. Singh, who sold his Basmati 1509 produce at Rs 2,600 per quintal today, is deeply disappointed.

Fri, Oct 11, 2024

Two Punjab police officers die by suicide: Was it stress?Subscriber Only

October 11, 2024 08:12 IST

A senior police officer said on the condition of anonymity that the deaths could have been the result of work-related stress and fear of disciplinary action.

Fri, Oct 11, 2024

One arhtiya body calls of strike after CM assurance, another faction’s leader says ‘held hostage in SSP office during talks’Subscriber Only

October 08, 2024 10:30 IST

The Cheema faction, however, maintained that the strike is still on and they will take the next step after a meeting tomorrow.

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

How Sahiwal cows made a Faridkot farmer turn to tradition, reap benefitsSubscriber Only

October 06, 2024 08:00 IST

Today, he has 18 cows, with 10 in lactation. He sells Sahiwal cow milk at almost double the rate of HF cow milk, and his ‘Desi Ghee’ is priced at Rs 2,500 per kg, driven by its purity and demand.

Sat, Oct 12, 2024