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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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Not in favour of poppy farming, says Punjab Health Minister Brahm MohindraSubscriber Only
October 03, 2018 01:11 IST
About Patiala MP Dr Dharamvira Gandhi's demand to allow poppy farming in the state, he said, it is his personal view. However, it is a big no for poppy farming, he said.
Wed, Oct 03, 2018
Arrival of cotton picks up in Punjab mandisSubscriber Only
October 02, 2018 10:55 IST
The MSP has been raised to Rs 5,350 a quintal this year.
Tue, Oct 02, 2018
Retiring from active politics, says former SGPC member Baldev Singh MakhaSubscriber Only
October 02, 2018 10:10 IST
Although Makha cited old age as the main reason, he added, “Important issues such as Bargari sacrilege incident are unsolved till now.
Tue, Oct 02, 2018
Death of jawan in Anantnag encounter: Village in shock, family not told till eveningSubscriber Only
September 28, 2018 07:31 IST
Happy’s father Devraj Singh is a marginal farmer and owns three acres of land. Elder brother Daljit is also in Army. Happy’s mother Amarjeet Kaur died three years ago.
Fri, Sep 28, 2018
Punjab: Parkash Singh Badal hits road to mobilise crowd for SAD rally in PatialaSubscriber Only
September 27, 2018 01:16 IST
Badal started his thanksgiving tour from Killianwali where he visited 10 villages on Tuesday, asking people to come in large numbers for the rally SAD plans to hold in Amarinder’s stronghold of Patiala on October 7.
Thu, Sep 27, 2018
Punjab rural polls: After results, SAD accuses Congress of ‘brazen murder of democracy’Subscriber Only
September 24, 2018 01:07 IST
The Akali Dal alleged that the poll process was completely vitiated by the Congress “goons” under the leadership of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.
Mon, Sep 24, 2018
Punjab rural polls: Setback for SAD in ‘stronghold’ MalwaSubscriber Only
September 23, 2018 09:12 IST
In Kotkapura, out of 16 Panchayat Samitis (PS), the results of 10 were declared till around 7 pm Saturday out of which only one was won by SAD and the rest by Congress.
Sun, Sep 23, 2018
Repoll peaceful, 65 per cent polling in Muktsar boothsSubscriber Only
September 22, 2018 01:01 IST
A Shiromani Akali Dal candidate of Giljewala village in Gidderbaha ‘boycotted’ the poll, alleging rigging at all the three polling booths in village even as re-poll was on only at one of them.
Sat, Sep 22, 2018
Sukhbir Singh Badal: Cops who booked me and SAD workers will face music when we come to powerSubscriber Only
September 22, 2018 00:42 IST
Badal, who stayed away from re-polling ordered at several polling booths in Muktsar, was speaking at Raikot in Ludhiana where he had gone to attend the death anniversary of former SAD and SGPC president Jagdev Singh Talwandi.
Sat, Sep 22, 2018
Punjab rural polls: Re-polling at 21 Muktsar booths today; cops probe charges against Sukhbir Singh BadalSubscriber Only
September 21, 2018 08:12 IST
SAD’s Gidderbaha constituency in-charge Dimpy Dhillon, who was arrested Wednesday afternoon along with his brother Sunny Dhillon on charges of booth capturing, was sent in judicial remand.
Fri, Sep 21, 2018
Ludhiana: Former Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai inaugurates farmer and animal fairSubscriber Only
September 21, 2018 07:47 IST
Afghan student Ismatullah Amiri, a student of BSc Agriculture welcomed the former president and assured him on behalf of his fellow students that their great experience at PAU will help make the country agriculturally independent and advanced.
Fri, Sep 21, 2018
Punjab rural Polls: Akalis allege booth capturing in Muktsar, Bathinda villagesSubscriber Only
September 20, 2018 07:21 IST
In Muktsar, former CM Parkash Singh Badal and SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal toured different villages and alleged that outsiders from the Congress party were resorting to booth capturing.
Thu, Sep 20, 2018
Ludhiana: Akal Takht Jathedar’s son, dist Congress chief in fraySubscriber Only
September 19, 2018 03:48 IST
In Muktsar, there are 17 seats for ZP while 98 for block samitis. Among other prominent candidates are wife of Congress leader Preetam Singh Kotbhai.
Wed, Sep 19, 2018
Sukhpal Khaira: Have never been approached by anyone from the party for reconciliationSubscriber Only
September 16, 2018 11:31 IST
Sukhpal Khaira also said that it was a wise decision on part of the state government to deny permission for Faridkot rally and by organising a rally at Faridkot, Badals are trying to spoil atmosphere of Punjab.
Sun, Sep 16, 2018
Punjab: SAD denied nod for Faridkot rally, Badals cry ‘emergency’Subscriber Only
September 15, 2018 01:28 IST
SAD said it had filed a plea in the Punjab and Haryana High Court urging it to quash the order refusing permission to the SAD to hold the rally. The petition is listed for hearing on Saturday, SAD spokesperson Daljit Singh Cheema said.
Sat, Sep 15, 2018
2012 Faridkot Rape-Kidnapping: After HC’s compensation verdict, cops call victim’s father over rape complaintSubscriber Only
September 13, 2018 02:21 IST
The Faridkot Rape Victim Action Committee, which has been campaigning for justice in the 2012 case, called the complaint against her father a conspiracy.
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
Local body polls: AAP candidate found murdered, party wants elections postponedSubscriber Only
September 11, 2018 05:54 IST
AAP workers staged a dharna on Bathinda-Chandigarh highway demanding arrest of the culprits. The party has alleged that the crime was a “political murder” and has demanded that the polls be postponed and should be conducted after deploying central forces.
Tue, Sep 11, 2018
Farmers to hold convention on stubble burningSubscriber Only
September 11, 2018 05:37 IST
Farmer unions are now saying that stubble burning is not causing widespread pollution.
Tue, Sep 11, 2018
I dare Congress to take desecration matter to court, says Parkash Singh BadalSubscriber Only
September 10, 2018 07:50 IST
Addressing the rally, SAD chief Sukhbir Badal alleged that Congress and AAP had joined hands in defaming SAD for sacrilege incidents. The next Pol Khol rally is scheduled for September 15 in Kotkapura, the constituency from where desecration row started.
Mon, Sep 10, 2018
Don’t make statements, take desecration matter to court: Parkash Singh Badal dares CongressSubscriber Only
September 10, 2018 04:11 IST
Claiming that there was a threat to “SAD-BJP brotherhood” in the current atmosphere, he said, “I have been in politics for the last 70 years, but I will not let the divide and rule policy of the Congress work.
Mon, Sep 10, 2018
2015 Behbal Kalan firing: Kin of victims challenge Sukhbir Singh Badal for public debateSubscriber Only
September 09, 2018 10:16 IST
Sukhraj Singh, son of Krishan Bhagwan Singh, said, “Akalis need to argue with us rather than giving statements in the media.”
Sun, Sep 09, 2018
Desecration panel report: Top Congress leaders take battle to villages, train guns on SAD chiefSubscriber Only
September 06, 2018 00:36 IST
While touring the villages, Panj Grain in Moga district, Burj Jawahar Singh Wala and Behbal Kalan in Faridkot, located in close proximity, the Congress leaders repeatedly blamed the Badals for the sacrilege controversy.
Thu, Sep 06, 2018As he faces protest in Faridkot, Sukhbir tells party workers not to fear ‘panthic protesters’Subscriber Only
September 06, 2018 00:29 IST
SAD leader Avtar Singh Khosa also sustained minor injuries as both sides faced off at the venue carrying sticks, rods and sharp edged weapons.
Thu, Sep 06, 2018
Daily wager from Sangrur wins Rs 1.5 crore in lotterySubscriber Only
September 06, 2018 00:08 IST
Manoj plans to build a house and save the rest for the future of his two minor daughters
Thu, Sep 06, 2018
Four Shiromani Akali Dal leaders resign in MalwaSubscriber Only
September 05, 2018 09:03 IST
This is the first such reaction in any Punjab village after Parkash Singh Badal’s name figured in Justice Ranjit Singh Commission’s report. The gurdwara that made the announcement is not under the SGPC’s control and receives no grant from it.
Wed, Sep 05, 2018Journalism of Courage
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