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Raakhi Jagga
Raakhi Jagga is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, based in Ludhiana. With over two decades of experience, she is a leading voice on the socio-economic and political pulse of Punjab, particularly the Malwa region. Professional Background Specialization: She is widely known for her extensive on-ground coverage of agrarian distress, the 1971 war history, and the industrial challenges of Ludhiana (often called the Manchester of India). Key Coverage Areas: She has been at the forefront of reporting on the Farmer Protests, the impact of drug addiction on Punjabi youth, and the intricacies of the state's rural governance (Zila Parishads and Panchayats). Reporting Style: Her work often bridges the gap between high-level policy (like the MGNREGA or central farm laws) and their raw, grassroots impact on farmers and small-scale industrialists. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Her reporting in late 2025 has focused heavily on rural elections, administrative controversies, and environmental policy: 1. Rural Governance & Politics "Punjab Zila Parishad polls: How candidates are placed and funding sources" (Dec 11, 2025): A comprehensive "Explained" piece breaking down the mechanics and financial structures of the 2025 rural body elections. "AAP claims win in 78% Punjab zila parishads" (Dec 18, 2025): Detailed reporting on the AAP's dominance in the recent local polls. "Before criticising VB-G RAM G, explain Punjab's MGNREGS work days" (Dec 19, 2025): Covering the political back-and-forth between the BJP and the AAP regarding the state’s employment guarantee performance. 2. Education & Labor Protests "Why experienced teachers in Punjab are protesting against govt-mandated bridge course" (Dec 22, 2025): Reporting on the friction between the state government and veteran educators over new training mandates. "Punjab government cancels recruitment drive for psychologists" (Dec 21, 2025): Investigating the abrupt cancellation of a recruitment drive in favor of outsourcing. 3. Agriculture & Industry "Anti-stubble-burning move backfires: Paddy waste left to rot in Fatehgarh Sahib" (Oct 24, 2025): An investigative report on the failure of supply chains intended to move stubble to biomass power plants. "Punjab farmers forced to buy other products with subsidised urea" (Oct 16, 2025): Detailing the persistent issue of "tagging," where farmers are coerced into buying unwanted products to get essential fertilizers. "Diwali 2025: Amid date confusion, here’s when industries will celebrate" (Oct 18, 2025): A localized report on how Ludhiana's massive industrial sector navigates holiday calendar discrepancies. 4. Crime & High-Profile Incidents "Ex-Punjab IPS officer IG Amar Singh Chahal shoots himself after cyber fraud" (Dec 22, 2025): Covering the tragic fallout of a massive ₹8.10 crore cyber fraud targeting a retired high-ranking...
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Stripping row at Fazilka school: Four days later, attendance takes hit as panel starts probeSubscriber Only
November 06, 2018 10:43 IST
Construction work is on at the school as two new classrooms are being built. There are three toilets in the school, one of which one is damaged, another blocked and only one is used by students.
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
‘Strip search’ row: Fresh complaint filed, girls, parents demand suspension of teachersSubscriber Only
November 05, 2018 04:39 IST
An inquiry committee constituted by Abohar SDM Poonam Singh will begin a probe Monday morning and is expected to complete it by evening.
Mon, Nov 05, 2018
Punjab: No one can stop us from burning stubble, say defiant farmersSubscriber Only
November 04, 2018 05:26 IST
Meanwhile, stubble burning cases as per Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) records till November 1 were 21,013, while till October 22, they were only 2,500 such cases.
Sun, Nov 04, 2018
Punjab: Two government school teachers shifted after six girl students say ‘forced to strip’ in front of seniorsSubscriber Only
November 04, 2018 04:38 IST
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh also ordered an inquiry into the matter that needs to be completed by Monday in order to initiate further disciplinary action against the teachers.
Sun, Nov 04, 2018
Interview with Punjab Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu: ‘We are behind in procurement of paddy this season’Subscriber Only
November 03, 2018 10:53 IST
As procurement season of paddy is in full swing, the food and civil supplies department is busy plugging lacunae during procurement.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018
Punjab: Five hurt in pile-up due to smoke after stubble burningSubscriber Only
November 03, 2018 10:40 IST
Sources said a farmer along with some others, allegedly burnt paddy stubble earlier in the day at Lehra Mohabbat. Their fields are alongside the highway and thick smoke led to poor visibility in the area.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018
Teachers free to continue on contract: Punjab Education Minister O P SoniSubscriber Only
November 02, 2018 04:20 IST
Teachers, under the banner of Sanjha Adhiyapak Morcha, are protesting against the regularisation of 8,886 contractual teachers of Sarv Siksha Abhiyaan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyaan (RMSA), due to which they will get a salary of Rs 15,000 per month, the entry-level pay, instead of their present salary of Rs 42,800.
Fri, Nov 02, 2018
SSA, RMSA teachers’ stir: 10 union leaders transferred, villagers lock schools in MansaSubscriber Only
October 31, 2018 01:36 IST
The 9,000 SSA/ RMSA teachers had been appointed over 10 years ago and after annual appraisals, their salary had reached Rs 42,800, though they were not on government rolls.
Wed, Oct 31, 2018
Punjab, Centre join hands in war against stubble burningSubscriber Only
October 29, 2018 01:11 IST
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Commissionerate in Ludhiana has purchased two seeder machines and given them to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Samrala, while Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has deputed their officials to talk to farmers.
Mon, Oct 29, 2018
Ludhiana firecracker dealers protest against one-time tax over GSTSubscriber Only
October 27, 2018 08:51 IST
Dealers have been asked to pay Rs 60,000 lump sum tax for taking temporary licenses for selling crackers through kiosks to be set up at Dana Mandi, while shopkeepers at main markets have to pay Rs 20,000.
Sat, Oct 27, 2018
Samrala farmers’ solution to stubble burning: biocoal made from crop residueSubscriber Only
October 26, 2018 09:13 IST
Sukhbir Dhaliwal and Kamaljeet Singh, who have been farming for over 30 years, have come up with their start-up, a crop residue management company, which makes biocoal with the crop residue.
Fri, Oct 26, 2018
PAU re-launches popular wheat variety with added rust disease resistanceSubscriber Only
October 25, 2018 00:30 IST
PBW-343 was a wheat variety that once covered 10 million hectares, before it became susceptible to rust disease. But now it has been relaunched through incorporation of genes that provide resistance against these fungal pathogens.
Thu, Oct 25, 2018
Punjab: Over 2,500 stubble burning cases so far, figure likely to shoot upSubscriber Only
October 24, 2018 05:42 IST
As per the data available with nodal officer Dinesh Singla, who is Executive Engineer, PPCB, a total of 2589 fire incidents have been reported in Punjab this paddy season till October 21 in which Amritsar tops with 535 cases, followed by Tarn Taran with 494 cases.
Wed, Oct 24, 2018
Rs 90-lakh aid to rape victim: Property of accused to be auctioned on October 29Subscriber Only
October 23, 2018 07:11 IST
The rape case dates back to 2012, when the victim was 15-years-old and Nishan Singh was 19. Nishan Singh was sentenced to double life imprisonment and his mother and eight accomplices were sentenced to seven years in prison.
Tue, Oct 23, 2018
Ludhiana: Unload paddy at nearby procurement centres, Mandi Board urges farmersSubscriber Only
October 19, 2018 05:41 IST
Panthic organisations have been on dharna at Dana Mandi since June 1 and the stir has attracted public attention.
Fri, Oct 19, 2018
Defiant Punjab farmers burn stubble, post videos onlineSubscriber Only
October 16, 2018 05:10 IST
Resham Singh Yatri, farmer union leader, said, “After harvesting of crop, stubble burning was done. We all gathered in this village to support farmers. We have burnt 25 acres of land in full public view, made videos that are now on social media.”
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Three years after Behbal Kalan firing, organisers hint at second Sarbat KhalsaSubscriber Only
October 15, 2018 00:47 IST
It was for the first time that both factions of AAP shared the stage, even though they had come separately. The October 7 Bargari March took place after a call given by leader of the AAP dissident group, Sukhpal Khaira.
Mon, Oct 15, 2018
Farmers: Companies benefit from govt subsidies, not usSubscriber Only
October 14, 2018 04:08 IST
The farmers alleged that instead of giving Rs 200 per quintal bonus to the farmers, the govenment preferred to add to profits of agriculture manufacturing companies in the name of subsidy.
Sun, Oct 14, 2018
Punjab: Six teachers say will return their awardsSubscriber Only
October 14, 2018 03:55 IST
Nearly 9,000 teachers working under SSA-RMSA have been regularised by the Punjab government but they will be getting Rs 15,000 per month salary for the first three years and later they will get all perks.
Sun, Oct 14, 2018
‘Concerned over stubble burning’, says Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in PunjabSubscriber Only
October 12, 2018 01:41 IST
Farmers have started taking out rallies across Punjab and have started warning the government against stopping them from burning stubble.
Fri, Oct 12, 2018
SAD finished among the masses, Badals culprits of the panth: CM Amarinder SinghSubscriber Only
October 08, 2018 03:51 IST
At the rally, the CM declared that after the desecration report, SAD was “finished among the masses”, adding that those guilty in the matter will be “punished as per law”.
Mon, Oct 08, 2018
Six arrested for attacking Sukhbir Singh Badal’s convoySubscriber Only
October 07, 2018 05:01 IST
The accused, identified as Manjit Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, Davinder Singh, Gurjant Singh, Gurjit Singh and Bachhitar Singh, are from SAD(Amritsar), headed by Simranjeet Singh Mann and Granthi Singh Sabha of Sangrur.
Sun, Oct 07, 2018
Lambi constituency prepared for Amarinder rallySubscriber Only
October 07, 2018 04:47 IST
Capt Sandeep Singh, media adviser to CM who is camping in Lambi, said, “The response is huge from areas around, and hence we have laid mattresses for spectators so that all of them could be accommodated in the given venue.”
Sun, Oct 07, 2018
Punjab: Four injured in clashes near venue of Badal’s meetingSubscriber Only
October 06, 2018 00:15 IST
Clash happened much before the venue of public meeting. Both groups in fact had old rivalries and they chose today’s day to settle scores.” he added.
Sat, Oct 06, 2018
Farmers stage protest, clash with cops at Kisan mela in BathindaSubscriber Only
October 06, 2018 00:13 IST
Seven farmer unions, in the last week of September, had announced that they will burn stubble this year too, as subsidy for machines would only help rich farmers
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