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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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Beyond traditional farmingSubscriber Only
April 04, 2014 00:05 IST
Crops not enough to sustain them, farmers make it work with dairy, fishery, and implement hiring.
Thu, Apr 03, 2014
On and off goes maize in PunjabSubscriber Only
February 07, 2014 00:09 IST
Paddy’s largest shift is to a crop that government encourages one season and discourages the next.
Fri, Feb 07, 2014
From jail to chair: Badal’s jibes do not spare Sukhbir, MajithiaSubscriber Only
January 12, 2014 05:40 IST
It may be noted that at the 2013 NRI Sammelan, the CM had kicked up a row by asking if Majithia had been to jail.
Thu, Feb 06, 2014
Diverse first resultsSubscriber Only
December 13, 2013 03:37 IST
In Punjabs first season of crop diversification,basmati scores on all counts,maize and cotton lose on production but gain on prices.
Fri, Dec 13, 2013PPCB orders shut down of Leather Complex for 15 daysSubscriber Only
December 12, 2013 05:46 IST
It was a closed door meeting and PETS protested against the chairman's order,but he did not budge,said sources.
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
Greens grown at homeSubscriber Only
November 29, 2013 03:17 IST
On fields and backyards,terraces and balconies,kitchen gardens catch on in Punjab,thanks to rising vegetable prices.
Fri, Nov 29, 2013New wheat variety storms PunjabSubscriber Only
November 15, 2013 05:30 IST
The government is making the seed available to farmers to meet the high demand.
Fri, Nov 15, 2013Capt attends two Congress functions in same vicinitySubscriber Only
November 10, 2013 02:42 IST
Captain Amarinder Singh asserted that his job was to ensure that the party won all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab.
Sun, Nov 10, 2013Video of jail fight in Pune goes viral on FacebookSubscriber Only
October 30, 2013 05:37 IST
Sukhvir,an alleged sharp shooter,created his Facebook page and was updating it regularly from the jail premises by using his smart phone.
Wed, Oct 30, 2013Dalit atrocities: SC body gets 11,000 complaintsSubscriber Only
October 28, 2013 05:01 IST
The National Commission for Schedule Castes (NCSC) has received around 11,000 complaints of atrocities on Dalits in Punjab,NCSC national vice-chairman Raj Kumar Verka said on Sunday.
Wed, Mar 12, 20147 get 10 years for attack on African studentSubscriber Only
October 25, 2013 05:45 IST
Yannick,who was attacked in Jalandhar in April 2012,is still in coma.
Fri, Oct 25, 2013Small is BigSubscriber Only
October 18, 2013 03:45 IST
Quick,easy returns with less investment,less space and less time. That is the crux of rabbit farming as two rabbit farmers in Punjab show how to make big bucks from this new venture,
Fri, Oct 18, 2013Moisture content a worrySubscriber Only
October 12, 2013 05:11 IST
An extended rainy season,with sharp spells over the past few days,has resulted in high moisture content and discoloring of paddy grain.
Fri, Mar 14, 2014Azad announces cancer hospital for HoshiarpurSubscriber Only
October 06, 2013 05:16 IST
Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday announced a tertiary cancer hospital,worth Rs 45 crore,for Hoshiarpur the most backward district of Punjab.
Fri, Mar 14, 2014Rice millers threaten strike if demands not met by Oct 7Subscriber Only
October 03, 2013 03:44 IST
The Rice Millers Welfare Association of Punjab has threatened an indefinite strike if its demands are not met by the state government by October 7.
Fri, Mar 14, 2014No funds for midday meal in SeptSubscriber Only
October 01, 2013 05:21 IST
The Punjab government has not released money for the midday meal scheme for the month of September,belying its claims that there the states financial situation is sound.
Fri, Mar 14, 2014HC upholds MCI decision,PIMS cant admit studentsSubscriber Only
October 01, 2013 05:13 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday shot down the plea of Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS),Jalandhar,to reverse the Medical Council of Indias (MCI) withdrawal of permission for admission in this session (2013-14).
Fri, Mar 14, 2014HC: Report on PTU hiring in 3 monthsSubscriber Only
October 01, 2013 04:12 IST
The court said his while hearing a PIL against appointments made in PTU during the tenure of current Vice-Chancellor (V-C) Rajneesh Arora.
Fri, Mar 14, 2014Pak smugglers leave Indian counterparts to pay the priceSubscriber Only
September 29, 2013 05:49 IST
Not a single Pakistani smuggler has been arrested this year despite the BSF having seized 215 kg of heroin.
Sun, Sep 29, 2013Now,state will have to pay more to get land for power plantSubscriber Only
September 29, 2013 05:47 IST
Already facing the ire of villagers in Mukerian sub-division over its plans to set up a 1,320 MW thermal power plant near Hajipur town.
Fri, Mar 14, 2014Plaque with Phillaurs name demolished at KartarpurSubscriber Only
September 25, 2013 04:37 IST
An inauguration plaque of a water project bearing the name of Punjab Minister Sarwan Singh Phillaur was found demolished in Dheerpur village on Tuesday morning.
Fri, Mar 14, 2014Fax alert gives officers head start over stormy weatherSubscriber Only
September 25, 2013 04:16 IST
After the stormy Sunday this past week,resulting in four deaths and huge loss of trees as well as to the electricity department,Deputy Commissioners have started receiving unusual weather alerts by fax.
Fri, Mar 14, 2014…but,statistics show power-starved Punjab yet to exploit renewable energy sourcesSubscriber Only
September 22, 2013 04:49 IST
Punjab had sought to gain from green energy with the state government announcing that will draw around 1000 MW of power from renewable energy sources.
Fri, Mar 14, 2014Nawanshahr gets its 3rd woman DC in a rowSubscriber Only
September 21, 2013 05:43 IST
With the appointment of the third female Deputy Commissioner (DC) in a row,Nawanshahr district can now truly boast of woman power.
Fri, Mar 14, 2014
Pesticide controlSubscriber Only
September 20, 2013 02:53 IST
Injudicious use telling on soil,crops and public health,Punjab pushes alternatives. There have been few takers.
Fri, Sep 20, 2013Journalism of Courage
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