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Anju is a Jalandhar (Punjab)-based Assistant Editor with The Indian Express. Coming from this predominantly agrarian state from where the Green Revolution ushered, agriculture is close to her heart. She writes extensively on this topic, with special focus on related issues that the state is facing such as farmer suicides, stubble burning, rapid depletion of water table because of water-guzzling, MSP-supported paddy, etc. Her write-ups are based on extensive research, field visits and interactions with stake-holders. Apart from this she also covers several other issues of the Punjab state. She tweets @Anjuagnihotri1
September 17, 2015 11:41 IST
Both the vehicles were travelling at high speed when they crashed. The impact was so severe that the roof of the bus came off, causing serious injuries to the passengers.
Fri, Sep 18, 2015September 17, 2015 03:29 IST
Getting consumers to shift to dried onions or potato flakes not an easy proposition.
Thu, Sep 17, 2015September 13, 2015 06:12 IST
“Punjab Deputy Chief minister Sukhbir Badal had recently said no illegal mining will be allowed in the state but his remark is just a claim,” said a committee member.
Sun, Sep 13, 2015September 10, 2015 03:25 IST
Potatoes are selling in the Jalandhar market at below Rs 200 per quintal, as against Rs 1,350-1,400 at this time last year.
Thu, Sep 10, 2015September 09, 2015 10:40 IST
Former BJP MP from Amritsar Navjot Singh Sidhu’s name was also discussed, party insiders said.
Wed, Sep 09, 2015September 07, 2015 05:27 IST
Nearly 56 inmates have died under mysterious circumstances ever since the Kapurthala Modern Jail came into existence in 2011.
Mon, Sep 07, 2015August 30, 2015 04:11 IST
Kamaljit Kaur, SAD sarpanch of Chiteani village said that the plant would make their life hell.
Sun, Aug 30, 2015August 26, 2015 04:57 IST
“Some of the farmers have been given only part of the loan taken against their names,” Bajwa said.
Wed, Aug 26, 2015August 26, 2015 04:50 IST
The union minister further said that she had included Sultanpur Lodhi in her itinerary only to inspect the Bein project.
Wed, Aug 26, 2015August 24, 2015 08:42 IST
AAP leader Harjot Singh said Badal is the number one enemy of Punjab, under whose leadership the state has been brought to its knees by his own government.
Mon, Aug 24, 2015August 23, 2015 07:10 IST
The meeting was organised in front of a three-member committee, which was formed by the Punjab Vidhan Sabha headed by the Commissioner of MCJ G S Khaira.
Sun, Aug 23, 2015August 22, 2015 05:26 IST
Grant mostly for building of cremation sites, dharamshalas.
Sat, Aug 22, 2015August 22, 2015 05:12 IST
The team included Debashish Khan, General Manager (Planning), SK Soni, Deputy General Manager (Operation) and Rajeev Handa, Deputy General Manager (Civil), who inspected the area.
Sat, Aug 22, 2015August 22, 2015 04:43 IST
The state agriculture department has issued an advisory to farmers of the basmati crop to keep a close eye on their plants.
Sat, Aug 22, 2015August 21, 2015 03:48 IST
The district and session judge Raj Shekhar Atri dismissed Bhatia’s appeal against the order of a trial court that earlier sentenced him to two-year jail and imposed a fine of Rs 500.
Fri, Aug 21, 2015August 21, 2015 03:36 IST
Passengers and commuters were inconvenienced by the dharna.
Fri, Aug 21, 2015August 20, 2015 03:17 IST
According to the last Livestock Census for 2012, Punjab had 18.24 lakh female exotic/cross-bred cattle, of which 11.34 lakh were adult milch cows.
Thu, Aug 20, 2015August 19, 2015 02:58 IST
Her journey from her roots in Hoshiarpur to the following, dances and police complaints in Mumbai.
Thu, Aug 20, 2015August 19, 2015 02:10 IST
“The session in other Meritorious Schools started around July 11th but here, no one knows (when it will begin),” said a student.
Wed, Aug 19, 2015August 14, 2015 01:19 IST
He also demanded security to him with immediate effect in the wake of such threats.
Fri, Aug 14, 2015August 14, 2015 00:50 IST
In 2014, Aarush Arora, a Kindergarten student of Innocent Hearts School, was crushed to death when he fell off the school bus and came under its wheels.
Fri, Aug 14, 2015August 13, 2015 00:00 IST
The Punjab Police already possesses a traffic wing, which enforces traffic norms and checks for violations including drink driving and wrong parking, among others.
Thu, Aug 13, 2015August 12, 2015 04:22 IST
Sources in the BSF said the force has checked the entire border in the Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Amritsar regions but has been unable to locate any physical evidence.
Wed, Aug 12, 2015August 11, 2015 04:17 IST
While Jalandhar continues to struggle with open garbage dumps, choked sewer lines and poor roads.
Tue, Aug 11, 2015August 11, 2015 03:30 IST
The teacher reportedly told police that he had seen three people travelling in a car carrying weapons like AK-47 rifles near Purika village.
Tue, Aug 11, 2015
