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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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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.
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
Punjab: Current air quality worse than on Diwali night, says reportSubscriber Only
November 07, 2017 04:39 IST
The Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), Ludhiana, has also reported 37, 263 stubble burning cases and out of these, nearly 25,000 fire incidents have taken place in the past 9 days, from October 28 onwards.
Tue, Nov 07, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Seven-time MLA ready for ‘final’ poll innings from Joginder NagarSubscriber Only
November 04, 2017 12:16 IST
Now aged 70, Gulab Singh Thakur will be contesting yet another election, which he is calling his last, from Joginder Nagar constituency, which has 89,600 voters
Sat, Nov 04, 2017
Himachal Pradesh polls: A rebel in her way, BJP’s Indu Goswami hopes to break trendSubscriber Only
November 03, 2017 04:52 IST
Palampur’s first woman candidate faces Speaker’s son, says will end family rule.
Fri, Nov 03, 2017
Owned by Punjab, Shanan power project becomes a hot poll issue againSubscriber Only
November 02, 2017 01:26 IST
With state assembly polls just a few days away, India’s first hydro-electric power station is in the middle of a controversy once again. Candidates contesting the polls are raising their pitch to bring it back to Himachal so that the entire revenue remains with the state government.
Thu, Nov 02, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Polls: Joginder Nagar set for triangular contestSubscriber Only
October 31, 2017 01:22 IST
Joginder Nagar holds importance as Gulab Singh, a seven time MLA and whose daughter is married to party MP Anurag Thakur, will try his luck for the 8th time.
Tue, Oct 31, 2017
On first death anniversary, authorities name Brisbane park after slain bus driverSubscriber Only
October 30, 2017 04:11 IST
Manmeet’s brother, Amit Sharma, was invited to speak on the occasion. He said that the family was shattered by last year’s tragedy.
Mon, Oct 30, 2017
Merger of govt primary schools: School in Captain Amarinder Singh’s village a surprise ‘omission’Subscriber Only
October 29, 2017 01:52 IST
A recent government circular said all schools that fall within a 2-km radius of the next school and have less than 20 students would be merged.
Sun, Oct 29, 2017
Industry reacts: ‘Small sector has been affected most’Subscriber Only
October 24, 2017 05:27 IST
The state, in its recently declared industrial policy, had announced Rs 5 per unit as fixed charges of electricity tariff for industry while the PSERC has raised power tariff ranging from Rs 24 paise to 65 paise per unit for different sectors of industry.
Tue, Oct 24, 2017
Four Congressmen among 12 booked for attack on Akali leaderSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 04:41 IST
Despite two Congress workers being injured in the attack, no cross FIR has been filed. Congress workers, meanwhile, indicated that it was an old rivalry which acquired political colour.
Tue, Oct 24, 2017
PPCB urges people to avoid crackersSubscriber Only
October 19, 2017 00:50 IST
The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) is expecting air quality index to cross 500 on Diwali night, which can create respiratory disorders
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Panchkula police arrest mother, son for sheltering Honeypreet InsanSubscriber Only
October 17, 2017 18:42 IST
Gurmeet Singh and his mother Sharanjeet Kaur were charged on Monday night for sheltering a wanted fugitive.
Tue, Oct 17, 2017
Temporary licences issued to firecracker sellers in LudhianaSubscriber Only
October 17, 2017 01:11 IST
This year, only 40 licences were issued compared to 189 last year. This was only 20 per cent of those issued last year, the DC’s office said.
Tue, Oct 17, 2017
‘Stopping stubble burning is for own good, confident that farmers will heed our appeals’Subscriber Only
October 14, 2017 02:13 IST
In the previous paddy season too, farmers who burned stubble were fined around Rs 73 lakh but of this only Rs 14 lakh was paid and the rest is yet to be recovered. In an interaction with The Indian Express , PPCB chairman Kahan Singh Pannu, however, claims that this year, farmers will heed appeals and directives.
Sat, Oct 14, 2017Haryana police take Honeypreet Insaan, woman aide to Bathinda againSubscriber Only
October 12, 2017 03:56 IST
The large house has over 10 rooms and is located on the outskirts village and there is no other house nearby. Police sources said this may have been the reason that Sukhdeep chose this house as a hideout for a few days.
Thu, Oct 12, 2017
Ex-Congress MLA related to Ram Rahim says his faith ‘unshaken’Subscriber Only
October 07, 2017 01:00 IST
Asked about the party’s stand on dera followers, Jassi, who still considers Ram Rahim his guru, said, “My personal relationships and politics should not be mixed. On politics front, I am visiting my constituency Maur from where I contested last.”
Sat, Oct 07, 2017
Haryana Police team inspects Honeypreet’s Bathinda ‘hideout’Subscriber Only
October 06, 2017 00:20 IST
Sources added that the house had not been dusted for long and there were no ACs installed. They revealed that after looking at the condition of the house it appeared that no one had lived there in the recent past, and Honeypreet had misguided police officials.
Fri, Oct 06, 2017
‘In one house, seven girls. We thought god would balance with a son’Subscriber Only
October 01, 2017 01:09 IST
Birth of another daughter led a Sikh man to burn religious books and land behind bars. A distraught family wonders what will happen to it now.
Sun, Oct 01, 2017
Bhagat Singh birth anniversary: Run against drugs, tributes from Pakistan mark the daySubscriber Only
September 29, 2017 00:54 IST
A government function to mark the day was attended by Deputy Speaker Ajaib Singh Bhatti, who was the chief guest along with MLA Parminder Singh Pinki.
Fri, Sep 29, 2017
Patwaris go on mass leave in Ludhiana after MLA’s ‘sting operation’ against one of themSubscriber Only
September 28, 2017 02:34 IST
All Patwar Union members in Ludhiana went on mass leave from September 25 to protest a sting operation done by in Lok Insaaf Party MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains, which purportedly showed a Patwari and his assistant taking bribe.
Thu, Sep 28, 2017
In Ludhiana, child dies half an hour after getting polio vaccinationSubscriber Only
September 22, 2017 04:47 IST
Victim Aditya Kumar’s parents, who are residents of Agra and had come to visit a relative, said that the child was rushed to a nearby hospital, but could not be saved.
Fri, Sep 22, 2017
Cracker factory blast: Factory owners booked, four godowns sealedSubscriber Only
September 21, 2017 05:06 IST
On Wednesday morning, police sealed four godowns belonging to the duo. Deputy Commissioner A S Virk has ordered a probe into the incident by Sunam SDM and Dirba DSP
Thu, Sep 21, 2017
5 dead in Sangrur cracker factory blastSubscriber Only
September 20, 2017 01:33 IST
The incident occurred at a factory that is a major supplier of crackers to the entire Sangrur district. The two-storey factory building was completely damaged in the blast. Firecrackers had been stashed in the building ahead of Dussehra and Diwali.
Wed, Sep 20, 2017
Farmers, police clash in LongowalSubscriber Only
September 20, 2017 00:39 IST
Seven farmer unions have planned dharna outside Moti Bagh in Patiala from September 22-September 26. The police have arrested over 300 farmers
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