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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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Probe my account: Baljit Singh Daduwal on Sukhbir Badal’s ‘ISI’ commentSubscriber Only
August 30, 2018 00:32 IST
“The state government must punish the culprits and if it is not done, we will never forgive (Chief Minister) Capt Amarinder (Singh) for this,” Daduwal said in Bathinda Wednesday.
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
Centre gift to Punjab: Rs 395 crore subsidy on farm machinesSubscriber Only
August 17, 2018 00:54 IST
Earlier, subsidies ranged from 15-30 per cent depending on the machines. At the same time, the Centre’s share on the subsidy was only 60 per cent.
Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Punjab CM launches anti-drugs drive, farm loan waiver second phase on I-DaySubscriber Only
August 17, 2018 00:47 IST
The Chief Minister also announced to set up a 30-bed hospital at Doraha in the memory of former Chief Minister Sardar Beant Singh.
Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Punjab: Commercial flights from Halwara soon, says Captain Amarinder SinghSubscriber Only
August 15, 2018 14:27 IST
Commercial flights will soon start taking off from Halwara Air Force station as all clearances for the same had been taken from the Centre, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said during an interaction with industrialists in Ludhiana. Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa had earlier announced during his last visit to Halwara that they had no […]
Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Punjab: Five booked for protest against Bhagwant MannSubscriber Only
August 15, 2018 14:15 IST
Sangrur MP Bhagwant Mann said the situation and place was “inappropriate for political discussion”. He told them that they could come to his office for a “hearty discussion.” He was later escorted by his security personnel.
Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Bhagwant Mann: AAP wants to focus on role as opposition in PunjabSubscriber Only
August 11, 2018 14:27 IST
Earlier, Bhagwant Mann had resigned as president of AAP’s Punjab unit after the party’s national convenor Arvind Kejriwal had tendered an apology to Bikram Majithia over drug remarks.
Sat, Aug 11, 2018
Sukhpal Khaira’s supporters begin mobilising support for himSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 08:14 IST
“People are connecting with us. They told us they appreciated our stand of seeking autonomy and that they too were upset the way Khaira was sacked via a tweet,” Master Baldev Singh, AAP MLA from Jaito, told The Indian Express.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Punjab looks at paddy stubble to fire thermal plants lying shutSubscriber Only
August 09, 2018 05:38 IST
The total generation of paddy stubble in Punjab is more than 15 million tonnes and as of now, because of the biomass power plants, nearly 63 MW of power is being generated consuming not more than 1 million tonnes of stubble.
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
As banks step up loan recovery drive, Punjab farmers cry foulSubscriber Only
August 05, 2018 00:59 IST
The PADB has 108 branches across the state, of which only 3-4 are giving loans at present since the rest are running into losses, co-operative department officials said.
Sun, Aug 05, 2018
AAP’s Punjab unit dismisses convention as gathering of ‘disgruntled’Subscriber Only
August 02, 2018 00:51 IST
Dr Balbir Singh, co-convenor of AAP’s Punjab unit, termed it as a convention of “disgruntled” elements of the party and warned those attending it of action for “anti-party activity”.
Thu, Aug 02, 2018
Doesn’t matter if AAP suspends me, says Sukhpal Singh KhairaSubscriber Only
July 30, 2018 05:31 IST
Khaira said, “I am not against the party, but I am against the button culture by which the party is taking important decisions about Punjab while sitting in Delhi."
Mon, Jul 30, 2018
Chemists call for strike on July 30 against raidsSubscriber Only
July 29, 2018 02:05 IST
Chawla added only the ones against whom the administration has information should be checked. Of the 1,300 raids, not more than five chemists have been found possessing the habit-forming drugs, without record.
Sun, Jul 29, 2018Poppy husk as ‘medicine’ for addicts: Punjab CM Amarinder sends Patiala MP’s letter to Health MinisterSubscriber Only
July 27, 2018 02:01 IST
Dr Gandhi had suggested that addicts should be provided poppy husk as medicine at district and tehsil level and even at civil hospitals so that it can act as a substitute to the lethal drugs like heroin and smack.
Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Punjab: Man gets death for rape, murder of minorSubscriber Only
July 26, 2018 01:23 IST
A court in Mansa on Wednesday sentenced a man from Haryana for rape and murder of a six-year-old girl who was his relative.
Thu, Jul 26, 2018
Ferozpur: After drug-related death in village, more patients show up at de-addiction campSubscriber Only
July 23, 2018 01:09 IST
Police information revealed that a number of addicts who got themselves registered as patients were into sale purchase of drugs as well.
Mon, Jul 23, 2018
DGP rues Punjab’s tiny share in fund raised from auction of drug smugglers’ assetsSubscriber Only
July 21, 2018 09:03 IST
Before attaching the property of a drug smuggler, the state police have to seek permission from Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) under the Union home ministry. Auction is also conducted as per NCB guidelines.
Sat, Jul 21, 2018
Punjab: Balwant Singh Ramoowalia all set to revive Lok Bhalai Party he disbanded 7 years agoSubscriber Only
July 18, 2018 01:07 IST
Ramoowalia's party had contested 2007 Vidhan Sabha polls, but did not win even a single seat and had a similar fate in 2004 elections. He had contested Lok Sabha polls from Ludhiana, but he failed to win.
Wed, Jul 18, 2018
Punjab: Woman, 4 others booked for tying Home Guard volunteer to tree, thrashing himSubscriber Only
July 18, 2018 00:46 IST
The Home Guard volunteer Iqbal was admitted in Guru Gobind Singh Medical college, Faridkot, with injuries on his face and bruises on other body parts.
Wed, Jul 18, 2018
Ludhiana: Residents sore over frequent power cutsSubscriber Only
July 17, 2018 08:17 IST
The problem is severe in domestic areas. Residents of Model Gram, Ferozepur Road colonies and Haibowal area complained of four-five hour power cuts every other day.
Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Waving Bihar offer, textile industry in Punjab drives hard bargain in meet with ministerSubscriber Only
July 14, 2018 08:54 IST
The minister announced that the next conclave on logistics sector would be held on August 3 in Ludhiana.
Sat, Jul 14, 2018
SGPC to provide free treatment, langar at drug de-addiction centresSubscriber Only
July 13, 2018 05:49 IST
Harbhajan Singh Vakta, Press Secretary of the SGPC, said apart from the free treatment and langar at the Guru Ramdas Medical College and Hospital de-addiction centre, free food will also be sent to Amritsar civil hospital’s de-addiction centre.
Fri, Jul 13, 2018
PM Modi points to Haryana’s ranking, taunts Punjab on ease of doing businessSubscriber Only
July 12, 2018 07:53 IST
“It has been just a year and Congress ruled Punjab has slipped in ‘ease of doing business’ in the country while neighboring Haryana is shining," Prime Minister Modi said.
Thu, Jul 12, 2018
My work for farmers giving Congress sleepless nights: PM Narendra ModiSubscriber Only
July 12, 2018 01:24 IST
In his 40-minute speech, PM Narendra Modi said that his government had fulfilled the slogan of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan in its true sense”.
Thu, Jul 12, 2018
Black Week against drugs: Peaceful protests held across PunjabSubscriber Only
July 02, 2018 04:58 IST
Peaceful protests were also seen in Ferozepur, where one Avtar Singh (30) had died due to drug overdose in Mamdot area. In Ferozepur city area, Congress MLA Parminder Pinki held a meeting with ex-policemen.
Mon, Jul 02, 2018
A bicycle kickSubscriber Only
July 01, 2018 00:31 IST
India’s largest cycle manufacturer is bringing down the price of the country’s largest-selling model, roadster, to produce “the cheapest bicycle”. The industry is worried, but with demand low and China threat looming, is the Hero Motors move only way to break the cycle?
Sun, Jul 01, 2018Journalism of Courage
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