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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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Jalandhar: In fight for Dalit votes in Congress, BSP raise atrocities in BJP statesSubscriber Only
May 09, 2019 09:24 IST
Congress candidate and sitting Jalandhar MP Santokh Chaudhary too has been wooing the Dalit voters by mentioning the incidents of Dalit atrocities in BJP-ruled states.
Thu, May 09, 2019
Wheat harvesting season keeps migrant labourers away from votingSubscriber Only
May 09, 2019 08:00 IST
With Punjab being the highest contributor of wheat to the central pool, there are many like these two who have missed exercising their right to vote.
Thu, May 09, 2019
Seat Watch Hoshiarpur: BJP MP Vijay Sampla camp sulks at being ignored for campaign dutiesSubscriber Only
May 08, 2019 07:44 IST
Almost two weeks after BJP’s sitting MP from Hoshiarpur, Vijay Sampla, gave an assurance to party of his whole-hearted support to party’s candidate from the seat, Som Prakash, Sampla is missing from the campaign. His supporters and party leaders from Hosiarpur claim that he has not been invited to any public meeting and neither have […]
Wed, May 08, 2019
No compensation in 2 years, families of Punjab farmers who killed self wary of promisesSubscriber Only
May 07, 2019 09:00 IST
Karam Singh of village Dhurkot district Barnala, had committed suicide on May 15 , 2017. His wife, Kulwinder Kaur, and two children — a daughter pursing her BCA and a son in Class 12 — are dependent on the lease rent from their six acre land to run their house.
Tue, May 07, 2019
58.6% population aged 18-19 yrs missing from Punjab voter listSubscriber Only
May 06, 2019 02:44 IST
As many as 1,38,893 (35 per cent) new voters were registered in past around three months in this category as the figure stood at 2,55,887 voters (between 18-19 years) till January 31, 2019.
Mon, May 06, 2019
Doaba: Heartland that gave a PM, a PresidentSubscriber Only
May 04, 2019 08:35 IST
Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral had contested from Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat twice on a Janta Dal ticket in 1989 and in 1998 (in 1998 Alaki Dal also supported him) and won the election both times by defeating Congress nominees.
Sat, May 04, 2019
First-time voters decide with social media, parental adviceSubscriber Only
May 04, 2019 08:27 IST
Twenty one-year-old Kshitij from Phagwara said he is following social media messages related to the political scenario of the country.
Sat, May 04, 2019
Political history of the Doaba: 2 reserved seats where Cong clocked most wins but BJP put up tough fightSubscriber Only
May 04, 2019 08:13 IST
With less than three weeks to go for the voting day here (May 19), a peep into the history of both seats since the first general elections in 1951-1952:
Sat, May 04, 2019
BJP will lose even if they replace Sunny Deol with Sunny Leone: Congress MLASubscriber Only
May 03, 2019 05:12 IST
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has failed so miserably that the BJP was finding it difficult to get candidates for only three seats in Punjab. So they brought in Sunny Deol to contest from Gurdaspur and now believe that they have hit the bull’s eye," Congress candidate from Hoshiarpur seat and sitting MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal said.
Fri, May 03, 2019
Punjab: Audit of PWD booths reveals unsuitable ramps in rural areasSubscriber Only
May 02, 2019 04:31 IST
The audit is being conducted under the leadership Divyang Board member Amarjit Singh Anand, who has been appointed the state coordinator for this drive.
Thu, May 02, 2019
Jalandhar cash misappropriation case: Plugging into Kochi hotel WiFi gave away location of absconding ASIsSubscriber Only
May 02, 2019 02:23 IST
After pinpointing the location of the ASIs, who were wanted in the case of misappropriation of Rs 6.65 crore after a raid at the house of priest Anthony Madassery in Jalandhar on March 29, Punjab Police alerted their counterparts in Kerala.
Thu, May 02, 2019
Punjab: NRI voters quadruple in three monthsSubscriber Only
May 01, 2019 17:02 IST
The total number of voters in Punjab has increased from 2.03 crore to 2.07 crore in the past around three months. Also, the number of service voters had gone up from 1,00,285, including 1734 females as on January 31 to 1,11,464, including 2370 females on April 29.
Wed, May 01, 2019
Jalandhar cash misappropriation case: After swindling Rs 6 cr, Punjab cops arrested from Kochi hotelSubscriber Only
May 01, 2019 04:57 IST
They are accused of misappropriating Rs 6.65 crore after a raid at the house of Father Anthony Maddasery at Pratapura village in Jalandhar on March 29.
Wed, May 01, 2019
Punjab: After ‘moisture loss’ cut, fresh dismay for farmers as govt imposes ‘luster loss’ cutSubscriber Only
April 29, 2019 05:31 IST
Till date, more than 50% of the total crop, which is expected to be around 170-180 lakh metric tonnes this year, has already been procured by state agencies.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019Punjab: Farmers to launch fresh protests from todaySubscriber Only
April 29, 2019 05:24 IST
The village level protests beginning tomorrow will be led by Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) Ugrahan, and between May 12 to 14, seven farmer outfits will hold a massive protest in Patiala, the home town of the Punjab CM.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Punjab: More old-timers than first-timers in the running for Doaba seatsSubscriber Only
April 29, 2019 04:54 IST
In Jalandhar, SAD’s candidate is one of the old-timers.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Punjab govt schools say hello to ‘tough’ EnglishSubscriber Only
April 29, 2019 04:46 IST
One of the highest failure rates in subject, activity-based initiative is now changing conversations in classrooms.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
6 months after first visit to Jalandhar, UP woman enters poll fraySubscriber Only
April 29, 2019 04:43 IST
As per her election affidavit, Urmila is a Dalit who has studied till Class 8. She has Rs 295 in her bank account and owns no property.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
MBT Mission chief complain to EC, wants Akali Dal derecognised for playing panth cardSubscriber Only
April 27, 2019 13:48 IST
Khera, citing a news published in an English Daily, said in his complaint that SAD president Sukhbir Badal violated the model code by asking people not to vote for the Congress as it had always “acted against the Panth”.
Sat, Apr 27, 2019
Feel like loyal son in ‘Baahubali’ whom greedy got killed: SamplaSubscriber Only
April 27, 2019 02:27 IST
Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, state BJP chief Shawait Malik and senior leader Tarun Chug met Sampla at his residence.
Sat, Apr 27, 2019
The rise and fall (and consequences) of Vijay SamplaSubscriber Only
April 25, 2019 05:46 IST
Vijay Sampla is the first Dalit BJP MP of Punjab as well as the first BJP Dalit sarpanch of Doaba. An RSS activist, he had also remained the chairman of the state khadi board and vice-chairman of the state forest department.
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Punjab: Fresh weather conditions may further delay harvestingSubscriber Only
April 25, 2019 05:04 IST
Farmers and officials are fearing huge glut of crop in coming days. Punjab is expecting 18 million tonnes arrival of wheat crop.
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Jalandhar cash misappropriation case: Two vehicles used in crime recovered, policeman arrestedSubscriber Only
April 25, 2019 05:01 IST
Arrested accused Surinder Singh, who is on police remand till April 27, has identified both the vehicles and told SIT that these were used in the crime.
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Jalandhar: A candidate with Rs 1,329 in his bank account, and no property to declareSubscriber Only
April 24, 2019 07:32 IST
Kashmir Ghugshore, 40, a matriculate and ITI diploma holder, is contesting his fourth election.
Wed, Apr 24, 2019Punjab: Denied ticket, Minister Vijay Sampla says it is cow slaughter by BJPSubscriber Only
April 24, 2019 04:20 IST
Vijay Sampla, counted among the top Dalit leaders in Punjab, also dropped the ‘chowkidar’ title from his Twitter handle and asked the BJP whether he had erred in his performance as an MP.
Wed, Apr 24, 2019Journalism of Courage
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