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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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‘Who dies if a body part gets severed?’: Family members of Punjab farm worker who died in ItalySubscriber Only
June 25, 2024 17:00 IST
The farm labourer who died in Italy, identified as Satnam Singh, hails from the Chand Nawan village. His family members condemned the treatment he received and said it was worse than how people treat animals.
Wed, Jun 26, 2024
Jalandhar West: once a hub of hide, leather industry, now forsakenSubscriber Only
June 25, 2024 09:22 IST
Hide sellers and people involved in the business of cleaning/treating hides say with declining business, their fate declined too, and “now, no one talks about our pain.”
Tue, Jun 25, 2024
Bow Bridge in Jalandhar: A strategic bypass route that provides ease of commuteSubscriber Only
June 24, 2024 08:57 IST
Commonly known as the Laddewali Railway Over Bridge, it spans 450 meters in length, 9.52 meters in width, and was completed at a cost of approximately Rs 33 crore, including Rs 18.90 crore spent by the Punjab government.
Mon, Jun 24, 2024
Punjab registers 72% rain deficit in pre-monsoon period this yearSubscriber Only
June 24, 2024 08:37 IST
In first 22 days of June, Haryana too saw 77% less rain
Mon, Jun 24, 2024
Marginal farmer to a global honey supplier: Journey of a 30-yr-old beekeeperSubscriber Only
June 23, 2024 08:42 IST
Angrej's success story serves as an inspiration, particularly to the youth of Punjab who may harbour misconceptions about the viability of agriculture and allied ventures in sustaining lucrative earnings within India or Punjab.
Sun, Jun 23, 2024
Record Harvest: Punjab farmers reap highest potato yield this year amid favourable pricesSubscriber Only
June 22, 2024 08:23 IST
This boost is credited to the availability of good-quality, high-yield seed varieties.
Sun, Jun 23, 2024
Govt in a state of preparedness for deluge, ‘earmarks Rs 300 cr’ to keep floods at baySubscriber Only
June 21, 2024 08:14 IST
The readiness includes fortifying deluge-prone areas and enhancing flood resilience, among others, before the onset of rains.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
Paddy sowing season and intense heatwave push Punjab’s power demand to all-time highSubscriber Only
June 20, 2024 10:43 IST
Crosses 16,000 MW for the first time; a unit of 660 MW Talwandi Sabo power station trips due to boiler problem
Thu, Jun 20, 2024
‘No lessons learnt from 2023 deluge’: Drainage dept action casts doubt on Jalandhar flood mgmtSubscriber Only
June 20, 2024 09:45 IST
The root cause of these floods lies around and beneath the Gidderpindi bridge, where the Sutlej River encounters obstruction due to excessive silt built-up due to inaction on the part of officials concerned for years.
Thu, Jun 20, 2024
Can middle-aged people receive Canadian student visas?Subscriber Only
June 19, 2024 18:33 IST
The video of a 50-year old man displaying his Canadian study permit has gone viral. How common is such an occurrence?
Wed, Jun 19, 2024Paddy sowing season, intense heatwave push Punjab’s power demand to all-time highSubscriber Only
June 19, 2024 18:19 IST
Amid heightened power demand in Punjab, a unit of the 660 MW Talwandi Sabo power station tripped due to a boiler problem
Wed, Jun 19, 2024
Heatwave to continue, rain likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh: IMDSubscriber Only
June 19, 2024 07:36 IST
Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a maximum of 43.1 degrees Celsius, according to the MeT Department here.
Wed, Jun 19, 2024
Punjab struggles to meet target of direct seeded rice cultivation as farmers remain apprehensiveSubscriber Only
June 18, 2024 19:07 IST
The Punjab government has set a target of 7 lakh acres for DSR cultivation, which helps to conserve water resources and mitigate the environmental impact associated with intensive rice farming practices
Tue, Jun 18, 2024
Jalandhar West Assembly bypoll: AAP fields former BJP leader Mohinder Bhagat, BJP picks Sheetal AnguralSubscriber Only
June 17, 2024 13:36 IST
The Jalandhar West seat was left vacant after AAP MLA Sheetal Angural joined the BJP. The voting will be held on July 10.
Mon, Jun 17, 2024
Why direct seeding of rice (DSR) is yet to pick up in PunjabSubscriber Only
June 16, 2024 12:44 IST
The DSR technique, which the Punjab government is actively promoting, has a number of benefits when compared to traditional transplantation. But why has it not yet seen widespread adoption in Punjab?
Mon, Jun 17, 2024
IIM Amritsar students stage unique protest for AC installation amid heat wave: sleep in hostel messSubscriber Only
June 15, 2024 12:35 IST
IIM Amritsar was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2015
Sat, Jun 15, 2024
1 woman from Punjab killed, another critically injured in US shooting; suspect heldSubscriber Only
June 15, 2024 10:55 IST
The incident took place in Carteret, New Jersey. A 19-year-old teenager of Indian origin has been arrested for the crime, US media reported.
Sat, Jun 15, 2024
Jalandhar West Assembly bypoll: CM Mann, family will move to Jalandhar to wrest the seatSubscriber Only
June 15, 2024 09:36 IST
The by-election is scheduled for July 10 and the results will be declared on July 13.
Sat, Jun 15, 2024
Hoshiarpur man among 45 Indians killed in Kuwait fireSubscriber Only
June 14, 2024 15:00 IST
The deceased is survived by his wife, two married daughters, and a 16-year-old son who studies in Class 10.
Fri, Jun 14, 2024
Ahead of Jalandhar West bypoll, Jakhar to PM: Name Adampur airport after Guru RavidasSubscriber Only
June 14, 2024 14:16 IST
The prime minister, during his last poll rally in Hoshiarpur on May 30, said it was his wish that the Adampur airport be named after Guru Ravidas. Modi had then said the welfare of the poor was his government's top priority and in this Guru Ravidas is a big inspiration.
Fri, Jun 14, 2024
‘Trapped’ by fake travel agents, dozen Punjab youths ‘stranded’ in Armenia send video SOSSubscriber Only
June 13, 2024 12:30 IST
Speaking in Punjabi, one of the youths in the video recounts their ordeal, stating they were deceived and trapped on false promise of work opportunities abroad by fake travel agents.
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
Canada’s post-study work permit scheme could change. Here’s what Indian students should doSubscriber Only
June 13, 2024 12:09 IST
What should prospective Indian student visa applicants do to improve the chances of both obtaining a visa and PGWP in the potential new regime introduced in Canada? Why were changes introduced? We explain.
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
Punjab farmers’ power demand crosses 14,700 MW mark as paddy sowing season beginsSubscriber Only
June 12, 2024 19:17 IST
Paddy transplantation in 6 districts began on Tuesday, marking the start of uninterrupted paddy power supply in these regions.
Wed, Jun 12, 2024
With leads in 14 SC Assembly segments, Cong strongest; AAP with 9 biggest gainerSubscriber Only
June 12, 2024 08:13 IST
AAP had lead in only 3 reserved Assembly segments in 2019 Lok sabha polls; Cong had 19.
Wed, Jun 12, 2024
For AAP, litmus test in bypoll to Jalandhar West: Party stood third in vote share in Lok Sabha pollsSubscriber Only
June 11, 2024 09:23 IST
The fresh bypoll has come as a litmus test for the ruling AAP, which finds itself in an unenviable position after the recent Lok Sabha elections where it stood third in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency, a setback given its previous victory in the 2023 Lok Sabha bypoll.
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