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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
May 10, 2026 14:20 IST
Gurpreet Singh Sidhu also invested Rs 22 lakh in purchasing land that is now worth Rs 1 crore
Sun, May 10, 2026May 09, 2026 14:48 IST
While total arrivals in mandis have declined, government agencies have stepped in, compensating for a sharp drop in private trade participation.
Sat, May 09, 2026May 08, 2026 18:07 IST
The "Amit Shah call" to AAP MP Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal has also sparked discussion in political circles, amid speculation over shifting loyalties within the ruling party in Punjab.
Fri, May 08, 2026May 07, 2026 14:52 IST
Experts say diversification can’t rely solely on incentives; requires an ecosystem including assured procurement, price stability, infrastructure like grain dryers & processing industries
Thu, May 07, 2026May 07, 2026 11:28 IST
A separate module refers to an independently operating terror cell functioning in isolation from the larger network, using encrypted communication, temporary SIM cards, etc, according to Punjab Police sources.
Thu, May 07, 2026May 07, 2026 04:46 IST
DGP Yadav termed both the blasts as of “low intensity”. On Amritsar incident, he said that while no group has claimed responsibility, but it appears to be the handiwork of Pakistan's ISI.
Thu, May 07, 2026May 06, 2026 10:11 IST
Security has since been tightened across Punjab, especially after a separate incident outside an Indian Army camp in Amritsar, where a grenade attack caused minor damage Tuesday night.
Wed, May 06, 2026May 05, 2026 23:09 IST
Explosion outside sensitive installation triggers security scare; police, central agencies launch probe
Wed, May 06, 2026May 03, 2026 12:05 IST
UPSC aspirant-turned farmer uses Google and YouTube to adopt modern techniques, boosting yields and income in Punjab agriculture.
Sun, May 03, 2026April 30, 2026 14:55 IST
Of the 11 Indians who landed in Delhi on Thursday after being deported from Australia, only two held valid passports. Most of the deportees were from Punjab and had extensive criminal records.
Thu, Apr 30, 2026April 30, 2026 04:26 IST
CM says his meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan has been scheduled for May 5
Thu, Apr 30, 2026April 29, 2026 05:12 IST
The meeting is expected to be attended by Mann, Punjab affairs in-charge Manish Sisodia and state party chief Aman Arora, while AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is likely to join virtually.
Wed, Apr 29, 2026April 28, 2026 14:38 IST
Particular attention is likely to be paid to AAP MLAs who secured tickets in the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections on the recommendation of Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak.
Tue, Apr 28, 2026April 27, 2026 16:07 IST
While Monday remains largely dominated by heatwave conditions across both Punjab and Haryana, the weather will begin to fragment from Tuesday onwards, according to the IMD.
Mon, Apr 27, 2026April 26, 2026 23:17 IST
The state government withdrew the police security cover on Saturday, officials said. The former cricketer is one of the seven MPs who switched to the BJP from the AAP alongside Raghav Chadha.
Mon, Apr 27, 2026April 26, 2026 10:09 IST
Twenty-five years ago, when Jarnail Singh, now 45, a small farmer, ventured — as an experiment — into floriculture on just his two kanals of land he had, he had not imagined that in years to come, through his enterprise, he would be able to turn it into a flourishing business with Rs 1 crore […]
Sun, Apr 26, 2026April 25, 2026 17:43 IST
Calling the switch to the BJP ‘opportunistic’, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal said the defectors ‘never considered me their colleague.’
Sat, Apr 25, 2026April 24, 2026 17:41 IST
The Chancellor of Lovely Professional University, who was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the Aam Aadmi Party, on Friday joined the BJP.
Sat, Apr 25, 2026April 24, 2026 13:08 IST
Despite a detailed representation submitted on December 21, 2025, to multiple authorities – including the Punjab chief minister, Punjab chief secretary, and district officials – the petitioners claim no action was taken.
Mon, Apr 27, 2026April 22, 2026 20:49 IST
By reducing paperwork, minimising human interface in routine processes, and enabling faster decision-making by providing real-time data, it could fill the gap between field-level operations and administrative monitoring.
Wed, Apr 22, 2026April 22, 2026 18:06 IST
Traditionally, heatwave conditions in the region were associated with May and June, but over the past decade, April sometimes itself has begun to witness such spells — particularly towards the month’s latter half.
Wed, Apr 22, 2026April 21, 2026 09:11 IST
The committee warned that enforcing current norms could lead to financial losses and operational difficulties for procurement agencies, as they would be held accountable for weight variations that are beyond their control.
Tue, Apr 21, 2026April 20, 2026 22:56 IST
Officials and traders warn that mandis are becoming "choke points."
Mon, Apr 20, 2026April 19, 2026 11:28 IST
At the 36-acre farm that he shares with his brother in Ghuman Kalan village near Maur Mandi in Bathinda, Bhullar has reimagined agriculture as a high-efficiency, precision-based enterprise.
Sun, Apr 19, 2026April 18, 2026 07:00 IST
Punjab is one of India’s largest wheat-producing states, but unseasonal rains and delays have slowed procurement this time.
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
