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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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In 24 hours, 3 farmer suicides in MansaSubscriber Only
August 08, 2017 08:06 IST
In Mansa’s Ramditewala village, farm labourer Narinder Pal Singh took his own life by jumping before a train Sunday evening.
Tue, Aug 08, 2017
‘Gangster’ owns up rice miller’s murder on Facebook, warns othersSubscriber Only
August 03, 2017 00:58 IST
Following the murder which was captured on CCTV, police have lodged an FIR against 15 persons in Muktsar, Faridkot, Bathinda and Moga mostly relatives of Behbal and his accomplices, for allegedly harbouring the offenders
Thu, Aug 03, 2017
Twenty-one-year-old drug addict ends life in MuktsarSubscriber Only
August 02, 2017 00:54 IST
When she refused, he hanged himself with a fan inside the room of their house when she and his two sisters, Charanjeet Kaur and Gagandeep Kaur, were away for work. Apart from being a drug addict, Sonu also used to sell drugs and faced NDPS cases.
Wed, Aug 02, 2017
Sewewala gang behind murder of mill owner: PoliceSubscriber Only
July 31, 2017 02:57 IST
The gang is allegedly run by Gurbaksh Singh of Faridkot and has Sema Behbal as its member. While Sema’s name is mentioned, Gurbaskh has not been named in the FIR. Sources added that the families of Sema and Gurbaksh are being questioned.
Mon, Jul 31, 2017
Contract farming in Punjab: Annual land lease rent up on high hopesSubscriber Only
July 29, 2017 05:42 IST
Gurmail Singh, a farmer from Lakhewali village in Muktsar district who has taken 50 acres of land on lease, says, “After the change of government, people hoped some good will come and hence annual lease rent increased.
Sat, Jul 29, 2017
Whitefly attack fears grow in Punjab’s cotton beltSubscriber Only
July 26, 2017 01:19 IST
Six pests per leaf have been detected in some parts of Fazilka, Bathinda, Muktsar and Mansa, while the average growth is between 4-5 pests per leaf in most parts of the cotton belt. Dr Sukhdev Singh, Deputy Director for Cotton, Department of Agriculture, revealed that economic threshold level (ETL) of the pest is six per leaf and therefore there is no scope of taking chances.
Wed, Jul 26, 2017
Bishnoi community against state decision to kill nilgais to prevent crop damageSubscriber Only
July 23, 2017 00:12 IST
“This has hurt our religious feelings as well as our love for wildlife. This decision will allow hunters to kill other animals such as black bucks, wild boars etc,” President of Bishnoi, Samaj RD Bishnoi, said.
Sun, Jul 23, 2017
Pastor’s murder: Probe role of RSS, BJP, says KhairaSubscriber Only
July 22, 2017 02:36 IST
Addressing a press conference, Khaira said though he was not sure if Hindutva forces were involved in the pastor’s killing, the police must investigate the role of RSS and BJP as well.
Sat, Jul 22, 2017
For bicycle industry in Ludhiana, it’s business as usual with ChinaSubscriber Only
July 20, 2017 08:52 IST
The bicycle industry in Ludhiana earlier imported only Chinese bicycle parts, but many players are now importing complete bicycles as well in hi-end segment, whose prices start from Rs 3,000 and go up in lakhs.
Thu, Jul 20, 2017
Police free to seek help from CBI, NIA: Punjab Congress president Sunil JakharSubscriber Only
July 20, 2017 08:49 IST
Sunil Jakhar said the Punjab Police were working in the “most de-politicised manner” after the Congress government came to power.
Thu, Jul 20, 2017
5 murders & 2 masked men on a bike: SIT probing pastor’s killing to dissect ‘similar pattern of crime’Subscriber Only
July 17, 2017 07:03 IST
Apart from the pastor’s killing on Saturday, there have been four other murders over the past one year involving similar modus operandi. The incident has brought people of different religions on a common platform to appeal for peace.
Mon, Jul 17, 2017
Ludhiana Pastor’s Murder: Protesters block NH-1, demand arrest of culpritsSubscriber Only
July 17, 2017 04:09 IST
Protesters, who sat on a dharna along with the victim’s body, refused to relent for over four hours. The four-hour protest hit traffic on the busy highway, forcing diversions.
Mon, Jul 17, 2017
Ludhiana Pastor’s Murder: ‘He had no enemies… suspect no one,’ say Victim’s familySubscriber Only
July 17, 2017 04:00 IST
Masih (50), who sustained three bullet injuries, was declared brought dead by the Dyanand Medical College hospital after he was rushed there by a neighbour. He is survived by two sons, two daughters and wife.
Mon, Jul 17, 2017Punjab: Given folic acid tablet after mid-day meal, boy dies; kin get financial helpSubscriber Only
July 16, 2017 03:51 IST
After consuming the folic acid tablet, given to 84 other students as well, Karan Prasad was taken ill and later died because of liver failure. The boy, who had reportedly suffered from jaundice in the past, was taken to a registered medical practitioner after he took il
Sun, Jul 16, 2017
On eve of Arun Jaitley’s visit to Ludhiana, city plywood traders observe day-long strikeSubscriber Only
July 15, 2017 09:53 IST
Ahead of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s visit to the city on Saturday, the plywood industry in Punjab observed a daylong strike on Friday, while the sewing machine industry has threatened to gherao him during his visit.
Sat, Jul 15, 2017
SYL row: Will not allow Haryana a single drop of water, says BadalSubscriber Only
July 14, 2017 00:37 IST
Parkash Singh Badal, who was on a visit to his Lambi constituency, said,”SAD’s stand on SYL remains the same. Water is life of Punjab. We will not allow Haryana to take even a drop of water from Punjab. We will continue to fight for the interests of Punjabis.”
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
GST confusion hits industrial production in LudhianaSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 08:45 IST
The effect of slow down was visible at the dry port where not less than 5000 containers used to be sent by exporters in ten days to be sent further ahead. However in July, not more than 500 containers have been sent till now.
Thu, Jul 13, 2017
Farmer Unions Speak Out: ‘SYL being used to divide farmers in Haryana, Punjab’Subscriber Only
July 11, 2017 15:04 IST
Shingaara Singh Maan, president of BKU(Ugrahan) added, “At the moment talk is about 28 per cent canal water and not about 72 per cent of ground water as source of irrigation."
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
Crime against women: Husband, in-laws beat up woman for carrying girl childSubscriber Only
July 03, 2017 08:28 IST
The victim's father, Bhramdev, a farmer from Abohar’s Jandwala village, said his daughter was married four years back into a family in village Banwala, which falls in Ganganagar in Rajasthan. He has filed an FIR against Suman’s husband, mother-in-law and father-in-law for assaulting his daughter.
Mon, Jul 03, 2017
Ludhiana cloth merchants continue anti-GST protests, markets open with hiked pricesSubscriber Only
July 02, 2017 04:58 IST
Cloth merchants say since those associated with embroidery, fabric painting etc. have also been brought under the GST net, they are going to face labour problem as workers involved in such jobs are wary of GST.
Sun, Jul 02, 2017
Barnala: With villages still under water, villagers clash over drainageSubscriber Only
July 02, 2017 04:49 IST
“We need to find ways for proper drainage of rain water. I have spoken with the DC as well as the SSP of Mansa regarding this issue,” said Inder Singh Chahal, advisor to the chief minister.
Sun, Jul 02, 2017
A pregnant woman’s death, 2 arrests and blame game over sex determination testSubscriber Only
June 28, 2017 03:37 IST
On the night of June 25, the two men allegedly force-fed her abortion pills, then pressed her stomach to force the foetus out. Irwinder and Nirmal have been arrested. Manjeet’s father Balwinder Singh said a sex determination test had revealed that the baby she was carrying was a girl.
Wed, Jun 28, 2017
Black buck dies of bullet injury in Abohar sanctuary, locals demand actionSubscriber Only
June 25, 2017 11:10 IST
R D Bishnoi, president of Akhil Bhartiya Bishnoi Samaj which takes care of black bucks in this open wild life sanctuary, said they suspected the hunters who often came during this season as ones behind this act.
Sun, Jun 25, 2017
NEET 2017: Still an unbelievable dream, says topper from MuktsarSubscriber Only
June 24, 2017 06:05 IST
NEET is conducted for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in medical colleges.
Sat, Jun 24, 2017
Area under cotton cultivation up in Punjab, but late sowing a worrySubscriber Only
June 22, 2017 08:34 IST
After extensive damage to crop due to white fly attack in 2015, cultivation area had shrunk to 2.85 lakh hectares last year
Thu, Jun 22, 2017Journalism of Courage
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