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
August 18, 2013 04:33 IST
There has been a spurt in recovery of fake Indian currency notes (FICN) and poppy husk by the Border Security Force (BSF) this year as compared to last year
Tue, Apr 08, 2014August 13, 2013 04:45 IST
Claims some anti-social elements want to spoil the image of the organisation and the govt
Wed, Apr 09, 2014August 10, 2013 05:50 IST
Heavy inflow of water in Pong dam and Chakki Khadd (water stream) led to flooding in the agricultural land of around two dozen villages in two districts of Doaba region
Wed, Apr 09, 2014
August 09, 2013 03:45 IST
Punjab farmers warm up to agro-forestry,which not only pays well but also helps drive govts green mission.
Fri, Aug 09, 2013August 07, 2013 04:26 IST
Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday visited Franco Mulakkal,newly appointed Bishop of Diocese of Jalandhar,at the Trinity College Church in the city
Wed, Apr 09, 2014August 06, 2013 04:52 IST
The overflowing Beas river has inundated around 1,000 acres in Mand area of Sultanpur Lodhi subdivision in Kapurthala district,affecting a dozen villages in the area
Wed, Apr 09, 2014August 05, 2013 04:27 IST
For those afflicted by ophidiophobia (fear of snakes) in Punjab,this computer applications graduate is a welcome sight
Wed, Apr 09, 2014August 05, 2013 04:10 IST
SC to hear case on NH 1 between NHAI and private firm on Aug 6
Mon, Aug 05, 2013August 01, 2013 06:29 IST
A Nigerian national has complained to the Jalandhar Police that a man he met through Facebook has allegedly duped him of over Rs 1 lakh.
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 31, 2013 00:55 IST
Even after final round of counselling for BTech seats in colleges affiliated to the Punjab Technical University (PTU),nearly 64 per cent of the seats are yet to be filled.
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 28, 2013 04:15 IST
Days after various student unions joined over Punjab Technical Universitys (PTU) distance education programme students to demand the removal of vice-chancellor Dr Rajneesh Arora alleging irregularities
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 26, 2013 05:11 IST
With BTech counselling sessions receiving poor response,it now seems to be the turn of Lateral Entry Entrance Test (LEET) counselling to go the same way.
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 26, 2013 01:46 IST
State keeps promoting greener varieties but farmers stick to water-guzzling PUSA 44
Fri, Jul 26, 2013July 25, 2013 05:35 IST
Punjab Congress president Partap Bajwa on Wednesday claimed that the reputation of Punjab Technical University (PTU) was ruined due to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badals political interests
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 24, 2013 07:17 IST
Despite acute shortage of agricultural labour,Punjab has sown only 4,000-hectare area with paddy transplanter machine,out of a total of 27-lakh hectare area being dedicated to rice cultivation in the state this year
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 24, 2013 07:15 IST
As paddy sowing season comes to an end in Punjab,the area covered by Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) technique has more than doubled as compared to last year.
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 22, 2013 03:40 IST
Water will be lifted from the Kandi canal
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 22, 2013 03:38 IST
While the Punjab government is depending on the Centre for diversification of crops,the states most backward district is showing the way in curbing the paddy and wheat crop cycle that has ruined the water,soil and environment.
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 19, 2013 02:15 IST
Days after the death toll in Bihar midday meal tragedy touched 22,the state health department on Thursday conducted raids at various government schools to check the quality of such meals.
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 16, 2013 04:59 IST
Bogus: Reach Canada first,pay later ad lures 3 youngsters
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 15, 2013 04:39 IST
Around 76 per cent of the 32,196 engineering seats are still vacant in the Punjab Technical University (PTU) colleges after the first round of counselling.
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 13, 2013 05:36 IST
The Punjab Police was caught napping when three accused,brought from Amritsar jail on production warrant and housed in the lock-up at Talwandi Chaudharian police station in Sultanpour Lodhi escaped by dismantling the brick roof in the wee hours on Friday.
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 13, 2013 05:26 IST
Frustrated at getting date after date in several property dispute cases,a 75-year-old NRI from UK tried to immolate himself in the district court premises on Friday but quick action by the police foiled his attempt.
Wed, Apr 09, 2014July 12, 2013 05:26 IST
Artificial insemination project helps breed 1 lakh buffalo,cow calves for higher yields
Fri, Jul 12, 2013July 02, 2013 04:57 IST
With wardbandi (delimitation) being introduced for the July 3 panchayat elections in Punjab,those supposed to print ballot papers for the polls are in for a tough time. The reason being that different combination of symbols for each ward is leading to confusion.
Wed, Apr 09, 2014

