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
October 30, 2014 01:38 IST
The austerity measure is seen as an attempt to put pressure on SAD to do the same.
Thu, Oct 30, 2014October 21, 2014 09:19 IST
The scheme requires farmers to fill a form, which includes details such as name, address and bank account number.
Tue, Oct 21, 2014
September 28, 2014 00:15 IST
Among the five schools, only the Adarsh Senior Secondary School, that caters to students of classes VI-XII.
Sun, Sep 28, 2014September 18, 2014 10:04 IST
Jassa was extradited from Australia where he was living for the past two years and got married.
Thu, Sep 18, 2014September 18, 2014 09:58 IST
One of the GMs of the Punjab Roadways said the Education department will place a demand for the routes.
Thu, Sep 18, 2014September 15, 2014 15:26 IST
Police have sought legal opinion about tracking Jassa, who did not face trial earlier, but faces charges now that the victim has died.
Mon, Sep 15, 2014September 13, 2014 12:38 IST
On August 22, a scuffle took place between Jandali and Kashyap and supporters of both levelled allegations against each other.
Sat, Sep 13, 2014September 12, 2014 10:20 IST
According to a survey, around 35 lakh hectares of area is under this grass in the country.
Fri, Sep 12, 2014September 12, 2014 09:21 IST
The father of the girl from Goraya said his daughter was missing since October last year.
Fri, Sep 12, 2014September 11, 2014 09:38 IST
As per the compromise, both sides will get posession of the parts of the land demarcated in their favour.
Thu, Sep 11, 2014
September 11, 2014 09:30 IST
The heavy rain this month has submerged nearly 1.1 lakh acres of land under cotton cultivation and nearly 1 lakh acres under paddy cultivation.
Thu, Sep 11, 2014
September 08, 2014 11:51 IST
Over the years, a large number of Hindu-Sikh have migrated from war-ravaged Afghanistan, where they have lived for ages.
Mon, Sep 08, 2014September 06, 2014 10:26 IST
Students at a primary school in Kangniwal, meanwhile, resorted to a radio to hear Modi’s speech.
Sat, Sep 06, 2014
September 06, 2014 09:17 IST
Earlier, in the run up to 2012 assembly elections, SAD in its manifesto had announced to provide free laptops to students of Class XI and XII.
Sat, Sep 06, 2014
September 05, 2014 12:28 IST
Even those in the category of 30 to 50 years have become quite addict to such social sites.
Fri, Sep 05, 2014
August 31, 2014 00:00 IST
The state government has asked the PEDB to identify sites in all the blocks of the state.
Sun, Aug 31, 2014August 22, 2014 11:38 IST
The education department has begun maintaining records mentioning politicians who recommend transfer of govt school teachers.
Fri, Aug 22, 2014
August 21, 2014 00:40 IST
How Punjab govt worked out the premature release of a militant-turned-inspector convicted of murder.
Thu, Aug 21, 2014August 19, 2014 10:20 IST
Pinky was convicted for killing Avtar Singh, the only son of Ludhiana resident Amrik Singh.
Tue, Aug 19, 2014
August 14, 2014 10:09 IST
The Punjab government has banned ‘junk food’ in and around schools. Instructions were issued by Director General of School Education cum state Project Director under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan programme a couple of days ago. As per instructions, there should be no such shop or eating joint inside or even outside (in nearby area) schools, which […]
Thu, Aug 14, 2014
August 09, 2014 10:12 IST
The tomato breeders suggest the crop be be grown in protected cultivation for good quality and quantity.
Sat, Aug 09, 2014
August 06, 2014 01:43 IST
A call over 60 days ago saying all was well and then silence.
Wed, Aug 06, 2014August 05, 2014 11:45 IST
Teachers are hardly eligible for such awards because of consistently poor results of large number of teachers,” said education officer.
Tue, Aug 05, 2014June 20, 2014 00:04 IST
A poor monsoon may lead to a drought-like situation but experts said DSR will save around 50 per cent groundwater and enhance the yield by 10 to 15 per cent.
Fri, Jun 20, 2014May 02, 2014 11:43 IST
The state witnessed around 71 per cent polling, 1 per cent higher than the 2009 Lok Sabha election figure.
Fri, May 02, 2014


