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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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Mallanwala Khas Nagar Panchayat elections: All Congress candidates elected unopposedSubscriber Only
December 13, 2017 04:03 IST
Several elected Congress councillors or their kin figure in the FIRs filed after the clashes. They were booked for criminal intimidation, rioting with deadly weapons and unlawful assembly.
Wed, Dec 13, 2017
Deaf and mute Pak boy: Faridkot-based centre offers free medical assistanceSubscriber Only
December 13, 2017 03:58 IST
DC Rajiv Prashar, however, said he had not get any proposal from Baba Farid Centre so far. “Our doctors are working on the boy. If needed, we can seek private help as well. We too are serious about it,” he said.
Wed, Dec 13, 2017
Punjab local body elections: Won’t support Congress, say industry groupsSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 05:58 IST
Industrialists are miffed that despite the state’s announcement in October that subsidised power tariff for industry at Rs 5 per unit will be implemented from November 1, but there is no notification about this till date.
Tue, Dec 12, 2017
Post-clashes, no campaign for Mallanwala Khas Nagar Panchayat electionsSubscriber Only
December 11, 2017 01:01 IST
The Panchayat polls Panchayat are due on December 20. There are 31 contestants for 13 seats.
Mon, Dec 11, 2017
Mallanwala clash: No SAD candidate files nomination for nagar panchayat pollsSubscriber Only
December 09, 2017 00:00 IST
Dharna lifted, Section 307 dropped from FIR against SAD workers
Sat, Dec 09, 2017
Day after SAD, Congress workers clash in Ferozepur; 100 Akalis booked for attempt to murderSubscriber Only
December 08, 2017 01:28 IST
Counter FIR against Congressmen filed, SAD refuses to lift dharna
Fri, Dec 08, 2017
Congress, SAD workers clash in Mallanwala; bricks, stones hurled, shots firedSubscriber Only
December 07, 2017 03:41 IST
SAD candidates did not file nomination papers from any seat in Mallanwala Nagar Panchayat and Makhu Nagar Panchayat as party leaders alleged that they were attacked by Congress workers.
Thu, Dec 07, 2017Udaan, inspired by Sangrur teachers, takes wing across PunjabSubscriber Only
December 07, 2017 03:08 IST
The project with the same name was originally started by three teachers of Government Senior Secondary School, Benra in 2012 with their individual efforts in district Sangrur.
Thu, Dec 07, 2017
Singapore NGO to help renovate Rattoke primary schoolSubscriber Only
December 05, 2017 03:00 IST
This year, volunteers will head to Rattoke village in Sangrur. The aim is to renovate Government Primary School, Rattoke, and construction of toilets, a library and an office have begun.
Tue, Dec 05, 2017
Bathinda farmer suicide: A week later, kin refuse to cremate bodySubscriber Only
November 28, 2017 04:25 IST
In a suicide note, he had blamed a police personnel, Jagrup Singh, and one Satish Kumar.
Tue, Nov 28, 2017
Duped investors take over Ludhiana house of absconding ‘chit’ fund bizmanSubscriber Only
November 24, 2017 03:54 IST
While investors have sold the furniture in the house, most of other items were already carted away by the Khokhar family before they left the 400-square yard double-storey house
Fri, Nov 24, 2017
Ludhiana building collapse & blaze: Search continues for three firemen as families wait anxiously for newsSubscriber Only
November 23, 2017 10:12 IST
It’s an anxious wait for the families to know the fate of Manohar Lal, Manpreet Singh and Sukhdev Singh, who were trapped inside as the building collapsed.
Thu, Nov 23, 2017
At 101 control room, firefighters fight tears as they answer callsSubscriber Only
November 22, 2017 21:42 IST
Most calls since the fire tragedy in Ludhiana have not been about fire incidents, but to know the fate of nine firemen who were trapped in the building as it collapsed.
Wed, Nov 22, 2017
Ludhiana factory fire: ‘Have seen debris… my son is not coming back’Subscriber Only
November 21, 2017 06:45 IST
The body of Sumaon Gill (55), another fire officer, was recovered Monday. He was transferred to Ludhiana just three months ago and had been posted in Amritsar earlier
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Ludhiana factory fire: Factory owner’s driver rescued alive after 5 hoursSubscriber Only
November 21, 2017 06:39 IST
At 7.30 pm on Monday, Vicky was rushed to the civil hospital with a broken arm. He had been pulled out of the debris after over five hours.
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Punjab: Three youths jump off moving train; two killed, one hurtSubscriber Only
November 18, 2017 02:44 IST
The two youngsters killed have been identified as Bagi Singh, a resident of Bir Talaab village of Bathinda, Deepu Singh, a resident of Ghudda, Bathinda, while the injured is Gurpreet Singh of Sivia village in Bathinda district.
Sat, Nov 18, 2017
Martyr killed in Kashmir was cremated at his Mansa villageSubscriber Only
November 17, 2017 02:27 IST
Manjinder had joined the Army in June 2015 as a sepoy. Before being posted to Kashmir, he was posted in Ganganagar.
Fri, Nov 17, 2017
Stubble burning: Booked farmers feel ‘guilty’, but say have no other optionSubscriber Only
November 16, 2017 00:14 IST
Bharpur Singh alais Bhura is unaware he has been booked for stubble burning when the The Indian Express visits him. “I have only 2 acres of land. I burnt stubble on half-an-acre. The police team came and just asked my name and went away. I will visit the village sarpanch to discuss with him about this case.”
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
Stubble burning crackdown: Four FIRs lodged in Barnala, over 800 field fire incidents detected in a daySubscriber Only
November 15, 2017 05:42 IST
On Tuesday, 862 field fire incidents were detected by remote sensing satellite.
Wed, Nov 15, 2017
Punjab: Smog delays wheat sowing, but farmers reluctant to blame straw burningSubscriber Only
November 15, 2017 05:25 IST
Sowing down to 40% as farmers wait for sun to break through, unions say farmers unfairly targeted.
Wed, Nov 15, 2017
Joint platform key to solution, says Punjab health ministerSubscriber Only
November 14, 2017 11:09 IST
Mohindra was speaking on the sidelines of a function organised to distribute Sat Pal Mittal National awards and also mark the 128th birth anniversary of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Tue, Nov 14, 2017
Day after ‘Facebook Live’ from Faridkot jail, seven prisoners booked, two smartphones seizedSubscriber Only
November 12, 2017 07:51 IST
The ‘Facebook Live’ video was nearly 7.30 minutes on November 10 afternoon and jail authorities only found out much later.
Sun, Nov 12, 2017
Battling dirty air: PPCB to purchase four air quality monitorsSubscriber Only
November 11, 2017 06:37 IST
Irrespective of the poor air quality, PPCB has only three automatic air quality monitors in Ludhiana, Amritsar and Mandi Gobindgarh.
Sat, Nov 11, 2017
Smog hits lifting of paddy from mandis, farmers stage protest in PunjabSubscriber Only
November 10, 2017 03:44 IST
Farmers complained that because of smog and lack of sunlight moisture level in the crop had risen up to 25 per cent.
Fri, Nov 10, 2017
In dense smog, 10 killed in two accidents on Bathinda highwaySubscriber Only
November 09, 2017 04:29 IST
The accidents happened on both sides of the Kachi Bhucho flyover in Bathinda district, thus killing ten on the spot. A total of 14 people were injured in the two accidents.
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