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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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Congress game plan to book us in false cases: Sukhbir BadalSubscriber Only
April 09, 2019 08:10 IST
SAD had recently complained to the EC against IG Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh, accusing him of performing his duty in a biased manner to fix the political opponents of ruling party.
Tue, Apr 09, 2019
‘Hawala’ money recovery: Two vehicles with cash left priest house, one reached police stationSubscriber Only
April 09, 2019 07:44 IST
According to sources, eyewitnesses have told IG (Crime) P K Sinha, who is heading the SIT probing the case, that four vehicles left the priest’s residence after the raid. While cash was in two out of these, those detained travelled in the other two along with the police.
Tue, Apr 09, 2019
Replace Jalandhar candidate with leader of our community or won’t support: ValmikisSubscriber Only
April 08, 2019 04:47 IST
Their demand came a day after several Congress leaders made a beeline to placate former MP Mohinder Singh Kay Pee, who has also expressed his annoyance over not getting this ticket.
Mon, Apr 08, 2019
MLA Verka meets Kay Pee, offers ‘suitable adjustment’ in partySubscriber Only
April 08, 2019 04:47 IST
When asked that whether the candidature on Jalandhar seat is under review by party high command, he said that he was not aware of any such development. He, however, said that matter will be solved in three days.
Mon, Apr 08, 2019
A landlord asks: Why was I picked up and why did cops lieSubscriber Only
April 07, 2019 10:20 IST
Harpal Singh, who has rented out a building to Father Anthony from where he runs his company’s office, also punched a hole in the police theory. He said they were picked up from the Partapura building and not from Doraha as claimed by the Khanna police.
Sun, Apr 07, 2019
The businessman priestsSubscriber Only
April 07, 2019 10:12 IST
In just over 10 years, priests under the Diocese of Jalandhar have set up 15 private businesses. Their annual turnover: Rs 50 to 60 crore, finds out The Indian Express.
Sun, Apr 07, 2019
Decision 2019: Miffed Kay Pee refuses to budge as senior Congress leaders make efforts to placate himSubscriber Only
April 07, 2019 09:34 IST
While Randhawa was talking to Kay Pee, Congress MLA from Jalandhar Cantt, Pargat Singh, also reached there. It is learnt that both the leaders have suggested Kay Pee not to join the Shiromani Akali Dal.
Sun, Apr 07, 2019
Punjab: Denied ticket, two Congress ex-MPs mull contesting as IndependentSubscriber Only
April 06, 2019 09:04 IST
Former union minister Santosh Chaudhary, who was hoping to get the ticket from Hoshiarpur seat, said that Amarinder Singh has betrayed her.
Sat, Apr 06, 2019
Father Anthony’s firm sold books worth Rs 31 crore in March, gives I-T dept proofSubscriber Only
April 05, 2019 09:05 IST
Father Anthony said that all details sought by the I-T department had been submitted, and he was hopeful that after checking everything “our legal money would come back to us soon”.
Fri, Apr 05, 2019
If (probe) gives clean chit to priest, then we expect a public apology from police: Jalandhar BishopSubscriber Only
April 05, 2019 08:56 IST
Bishop Agnelo Gracias, Apostolic Administrator, Diocese of Jalandhar, in an e-mail interview, tells Anju Agnihotri Chaba that the whole episode has adversely hit the image of the Diocese and adds that a priest violating the Canon Law could be suspended from the priestly ministry.
Fri, Apr 05, 2019
Jalandhar: Father Anthony Madassery to submit proof to I-T department todaySubscriber Only
April 04, 2019 08:45 IST
Father Anthony told The Indian Express, “I was to submit the details to I-T department on Wednesday, but my Charted Accountant (CA) could complete entire required documents by today evening only."
Thu, Apr 04, 2019
Lok Sabha polls 2019: Barring PDA, major parties choose old warhorses over new blood in PunjabSubscriber Only
April 04, 2019 07:13 IST
The Congress has given a ticket to 73-year-old MP Chaudhary Santokh Singh, while AAP has given it to 69-year-old Justice (retd.) Zora Singh, who held the first inquiry in Bargari and Behbal Kalana incidents.
Thu, Apr 04, 2019
Grain mandis: These farmers are Punjab’s new-generation commission agentsSubscriber Only
April 04, 2019 00:50 IST
At an average minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 1,800 per quintal — Rs 1,770 for paddy and Rs 1,840 for wheat — his 2.5 per cent commission on grain sold to government agencies works out to Rs 18 lakh.
Thu, Apr 04, 2019
Punjab hawala money recovery: Diocese stands by priest but will probe episodeSubscriber Only
April 03, 2019 04:25 IST
The Diocese said that amount recovered from Father Anthony Madaseery’s house “was not hawala money”. It said it will hold an inquiry into the entire episode once the proceedings initiated by the IT department is over.
Wed, Apr 03, 2019Punjab hawala money recovery: Hunger can’t be eradicated by chanting the name of God alone, says Father AnthonySubscriber Only
April 02, 2019 09:15 IST
Father Anthony Madassery, 46, who was detained by police allegedly with unaccounted money totalling Rs 9.66 crore, has varied business interests ranging from construction, garments, transport, security services and selling school books.
Tue, Apr 02, 2019
Diaspora, kin of Nakodar firing victims flay SAD for fielding ex-IAS officer from JalandharSubscriber Only
April 02, 2019 08:30 IST
They said the decision has rubbed salt on the wounds of victim families. Guru was Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar, at the time of Nakodar Sacrilege and SAD was in power in state.
Tue, Apr 02, 2019
Punjab: Four puppies burnt alive in fire to clean plot of wild growth, one bookedSubscriber Only
April 01, 2019 01:52 IST
Eyewitnesses recalled that as the puppies were set on fire their mother watched helplessly, howling and attempting to save her newborns. They added that she was later seen whining near the dead puppies.
Mon, Apr 01, 2019
Punjab: Priest accuses cops of ‘misappropriating’ Rs 6.65 crore, they call his claims ‘concocted’Subscriber Only
April 01, 2019 01:38 IST
Addressing a press conference, the priest also demanded that an FIR be lodged against the “erring officers” and the case be handed over to the CBI. Khanna police in response said there was no question of misappropriation as the recovered amount had been countered by the income tax department.
Mon, Apr 01, 2019
Punjab: Dramatic dip in number of female service votersSubscriber Only
April 01, 2019 01:23 IST
The number of female service voters has dropped by 90 per cent since the 2009 polls. Moreover, the total number of service voters (both men and women) has dropped by 33% since the 2017 Punjab Assembly elections.
Mon, Apr 01, 2019
Punjab: 4 times more voters aged 18-19 as compared to 2014 pollsSubscriber Only
March 29, 2019 02:15 IST
There is around a 30% decrease in the number of voters of the same age group when compared to the 2017 Punjab Assembly elections.
Fri, Mar 29, 2019
Punjab: Acid attack victim gets Rs 3 lakh interim reliefSubscriber Only
March 29, 2019 01:48 IST
In a first for the state, an acid attack victim was awarded Rs 3 lakh interim relief within 28 days of filing of the complaint.
Fri, Mar 29, 2019
Court cases against Punjab officials if they fail to deliver, warns NGT committee on pollutionSubscriber Only
March 28, 2019 10:08 IST
“A month’s time has been given to the officials, who are responsible to check the pollution, including PPCB and if they fail to perform then the court cases will be filed against the head of those departments,” Justice Pritam Pal (retd) said.
Thu, Mar 28, 2019
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Over 68,000 registered, but official says there are many moreSubscriber Only
March 28, 2019 09:53 IST
Data sourced from the office of Punjab chief electoral officer (CEO) shows that 68,551 PWD voters were registered till January 31 this year. Of these, 9,000 have registered so far in Jalandhar and 4,723 in Nawanshahr district.
Thu, Mar 28, 2019
In Jalandhar, BSP candidate looks to NRIs for funding poll campaignSubscriber Only
March 27, 2019 08:41 IST
A former journalist with a vernacular newspaper and now a freelancer, Balwinder Kumar is currently pursuing his LLB. "I have come from a humble background and would remain like this even if I win," he tells the audience at Ballan village under Kartapur assembly constituency on Tuesday.
Wed, Mar 27, 2019
Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to be next navy chief: Punjab village hails rise of ‘son of their soil’Subscriber Only
March 25, 2019 08:56 IST
Karambir Singh's paternal uncle said that the next naval chief has never visited the village because his father, (retd.) Wing Commander Gurmaijit Singh, had settled in Delhi and Karambir was born and brought up in the national capital.
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