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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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2011 Moga clash: Six more Dera followers arrested, sent to police custody till June 16Subscriber Only
June 13, 2018 01:40 IST
The accused who were produced in Moga court are Shakti Singh, Sukhjinder Singh, Baljit Singh, Nishan Singh, Ranjit Singh and Randeep Singh — all residents of Kotkapura. Few others who had been rounded up were sent home after initial police investigation, revealed police sources.
Wed, Jun 13, 2018
Adamant on early paddy sowing, farmers launch dharnas across PunjabSubscriber Only
June 12, 2018 11:25 IST
On Monday, dharnas were held under the leadership of Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and Bharti Kisan Union (Dakaunda) in 13 districts across the state.
Tue, Jun 12, 2018
Punjab: Dera follower’s role in desecration case being probed, say policeSubscriber Only
June 12, 2018 08:51 IST
DIG Ranbir Singh Khattra, who is heading special investigation team (SIT) in the case of desecration incidents confirming it, said, “We have arrested main accused Mohinder Pal Bittu who is a Dera follower."
Tue, Jun 12, 2018
Punjab: Four Dera men ‘held’ in 3-year-old desecration casesSubscriber Only
June 11, 2018 08:57 IST
According to sources, three more persons were arrested from Kotkapura on Saturday morning — diary owners Sunny Kanda, Sukhpreet Singh and their cousin Jaggi Mansa. Police is yet to officially confirm all the arrests.
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Ghar Ghar Rozgar Scheme: 5000 needed, only 1 shows up for rozgar camp in LudhianaSubscriber Only
June 08, 2018 02:27 IST
The camp was organised by industrialists from Focal Point Phase 4 in coordination with the district industries department and the district employment office.
Fri, Jun 08, 2018
Health minister threatens defamation case against Simarjeet Singh BainsSubscriber Only
June 06, 2018 02:32 IST
Punjab Health Minister Brahm Mohindra Tuesday threatened Lok Insaaf Party chief Simarjeet Singh Bains with a defamation case for alleging that the minister had links with a pharmaceutical company which was supplying drugs to de-addiction centres across the state.
Wed, Jun 06, 2018
Punjab farmers not to join Bharat Bandh called on June 10Subscriber Only
June 06, 2018 02:18 IST
Punjab farmer unions have decided not to take part in the June 10 Bharat Bandh call given by the Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh and Kisan Ekta Manch.
Wed, Jun 06, 2018
NEET Result 2018: Bathinda boy bags 9th rank in IndiaSubscriber Only
June 05, 2018 12:57 IST
With All India Rank 9, Madhavan Gupta is the Punjab topper. Last year, Muktsar resident Navdeep Singh had scored number one all India rank in NEET, while Bathinda’s Nikita Goyal was at number eight position.
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
Punjab farmer unions to call off strike tomorrowSubscriber Only
June 05, 2018 03:53 IST
The announcement was made by farmer union leaders along with Punjab Dairy farmers association (PDFA) officials.
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
Farmers’ strike: Clashes between milk vendors and farmers at Faridkot, BathindaSubscriber Only
June 03, 2018 01:21 IST
There was a confrontation in Jodhpur Romana village of Bathinda district between farmers of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta) and milk vendors.
Sun, Jun 03, 2018
Farmers’ stir disrupts suppliesSubscriber Only
June 02, 2018 14:47 IST
Barnala bears the brunt as farmers dump produce on the road. In Punjab, the protest was more effective in Barnala district, where Bhartiya Kisan Union (Lakhowal) is active, and in Samrala and Khanna where Bhartiya Kisan Union (Rajewal) holds sway.
Sat, Jun 02, 2018
Ludhiana: Farmers protest diesel price hike, attempt to surrender tractorsSubscriber Only
May 30, 2018 01:47 IST
Due to the tractor march, traffic had to diverted to other routes from Ludhiana-Chandigarh road for about two hours.
Wed, May 30, 2018
CBSE Class 10th results: Farmer’s daughter tops exams in Punjab, with 99.4 per centSubscriber Only
May 30, 2018 01:22 IST
Taranpreet’s school was about 10 km from her house and she used to travel by school bus. She has now opted for humanities stream with maths, political science and economics as combination.
Wed, May 30, 2018
Hero Cycles plans to hike stake in Sri Lankan bicycle plantSubscriber Only
May 29, 2018 05:47 IST
BSH Ventures is an export-oriented firm located in the Biyagama Export Zone of the island nation.
Tue, May 29, 2018
‘Your countdown has begun’: Inmate threatens Punjab CM Amarinder Singh in Facebook live videoSubscriber Only
May 29, 2018 05:00 IST
In the video, Govind, who hails from village Mari Bhaini, Faridkot, also charged Amarinder Singh for making a false pledge in a Bathinda rally to end the drug menace in Punjab before the Vidhan Sabha elections.
Tue, May 29, 2018
Prisoner goes ‘live’ on Facebook from Faridkot jail, probe launchedSubscriber Only
May 29, 2018 03:50 IST
According to information with CMO office, Gobind is currently lodged in Faridkot jail on charges of murder which he carried out in 2011. Also, seven FIRs are pending against him in several cases.
Tue, May 29, 2018
Punjab: In Malwa, drinking water supply hitSubscriber Only
May 22, 2018 04:05 IST
In most districts of Malwa, ground water is unfit for drinking and hence people are dependent on canal water.
Tue, May 22, 2018Country’s cheapest bicycle to be priced at Rs 1,999, says Hero CyclesSubscriber Only
May 21, 2018 07:44 IST
Hero Cycles has not yet announced a launch date. In a statement, Munjal said, “the upgraded Roadster will have a technologically advanced steel frame that will enable 50 per cent higher load-carrying capacity.
Mon, May 21, 2018
Hero’s cheapest bicycle priced at Rs 1999, likely to be launched by June endSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 19:04 IST
Popular as 'black bicycle', this basic model has been designed at Hero’s Manchester-based Global Design Center (HGD) for daily commuters. The bicycle has been re-named as `Upgraded Roadster model’.
Sun, May 20, 2018
Molasses spillage into Beas: Dead fish found in Sirhind feeder, Rajasthan canalSubscriber Only
May 20, 2018 00:42 IST
Gurpreet Singh Chandbaja, who runs an NGO named Bhai Ghaniya Cancer Roko Sewa Society in Faridkot, said dead fish were spotted at Talwando road in Sirhind feeder and Rajasthan canal crossing from Faridkot.
Sun, May 20, 2018
Punjab: Agri secretary visits canal sites as water scarcity hits cotton sowingSubscriber Only
May 18, 2018 00:48 IST
Farmers have been organising a number of dharnas in Muktsar and Abohar over this issue in the past fortnight. Two days back, AAP also sat on dharna in Lambi complaining water shortage as well as contamination in water supply.
Fri, May 18, 2018
Slash in prices: Industry divided over Hero’s plan to launch cheapest bicycleSubscriber Only
May 17, 2018 00:57 IST
On April 25, at a meeting of United Cycle & Parts Manufacturers Association (UCPMA), Pankaj Munjal, MD of Hero Motor company is learnt to have announced that in the next 60 days, the company will be slashing prices of black roadster bicycle by Rs 500.
Thu, May 17, 2018
Six-year-old girl’s death not related to MR vaccine, claim health authoritiesSubscriber Only
May 07, 2018 05:55 IST
After the girl’s death, her parents had said that she had developed complications a day after being vaccinated. Gurnoor was vaccinated with MR injection on May 4 at school while she died on May 5 after coming from school.
Mon, May 07, 2018
Combating Measles Rubella Vaccination Drive: FIR against 1 over ‘misleading information’Subscriber Only
May 04, 2018 06:26 IST
The video went viral and the FIR was lodged by Mansa police after a complaint from the civil surgeon, Mansa. Also, many private schools have refused to get the injections administered to the children on their campuses.
Fri, May 04, 2018
Recruitment of Medical Officers: Cong govt reverses SAD policy of giving only basic pay to doctors for first 3 yearsSubscriber Only
May 03, 2018 02:11 IST
Earlier, recruitment drives conducted from 2015 to 2016 had received poor response due to change in policy by the previous SAD-BJP government. The basic pay for medical officers is Rs 15,600 only.
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