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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
March 21, 2026 11:08 IST
Punjab wheat crop rain relief has improved crop conditions after a mid-March heatwave, with cooler temperatures and widespread showers supporting grain filling and conserving irrigation water.
Sat, Mar 21, 2026March 18, 2026 15:05 IST
Light to moderate rainfall is expected at isolated places in Punjab, with intensity likely to increase on Thursday and Friday. Similar conditions are expected over Haryana and Chandigarh.
Thu, Mar 19, 2026March 17, 2026 14:48 IST
After the voting, Vidya Rani was elected as the chairperson of the Block Samiti, while Labh Singh Nabipur was elected as the vice-chairperson.
Tue, Mar 17, 2026March 15, 2026 10:30 IST
What started with one sheep, is now a 200-strong farm with advance bookings ensuring the farmers do not have to go to market to sell their produce
Sun, Mar 15, 2026March 12, 2026 15:02 IST
Experts say the absence of any active western disturbance over the region since February has contributed to the prevailing weather conditions.
Thu, Mar 12, 2026March 12, 2026 11:39 IST
Canal irrigation currently covers only one million acres of cultivable area
Thu, Mar 12, 2026March 11, 2026 14:17 IST
Customers inside the Hoshiarpur shop fled, while employees remained inside. The police later arrived at the scene and took the suspects into custody.
Wed, Mar 11, 2026March 09, 2026 13:02 IST
Punjab currently has around 41 lakh hectares under crops, including both agriculture and horticulture. Of this, over 36 lakh hectares are dominated by wheat and paddy.
Mon, Mar 09, 2026March 09, 2026 09:16 IST
Even as Punjab allocates Rs 15 crore for crop diversification, with Rs 7715 crore for power subsidy, paddy still ruling fields
Mon, Mar 09, 2026March 08, 2026 10:30 IST
According to the farmer, the production of purple potatoes can lead to earnings anywhere between Rs 6 to 20 lakh per acre depending upon the quality and marketing.
Thu, Mar 12, 2026March 06, 2026 14:44 IST
Several rice shipments dispatched from India in February are yet to reach their destinations amid disruptions in shipping routes due to escalating tensions in West Asia.
Fri, Mar 06, 2026March 05, 2026 18:32 IST
YouTuber Nancy Grewal was known for her outspoken criticism of the Khalistan movement and commentary on relations between India and Canada.
Thu, Mar 05, 2026March 03, 2026 22:12 IST
Binder Masih from Jalandhar’s Akbarpur Kalan village flight to India to attend son’s final rites cancelled
Wed, Mar 04, 2026March 03, 2026 13:27 IST
Even though more than 83% of the basmati export target for FY 2025-26 has been met, geopolitical disruptions have affected payments, shipping routes, and financial certainty across key markets
Tue, Mar 03, 2026March 02, 2026 09:50 IST
As strict lockdowns are enforced and flights to India are suspended, community leaders are stepping in to accommodate stranded travellers while urging calm across the diaspora.
Mon, Mar 02, 2026March 02, 2026 05:54 IST
For nearly 10 million Indians whose lives are entwined with West Asia, the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, and the retaliation that has engulfed the Gulf, is their worst nightmare come true
Mon, Mar 02, 2026March 01, 2026 10:00 IST
Jashanpreet Singh had a dream. Like thousands of other youngsters in Punjab, he too wanted to settle abroad, with Canada being his preferred choice. The dream crashed when his visa application was rejected in 2019. Soon after, the Covid-19 pandemic brought global mobility to a halt. Instead of ruining his fate, Jashanpreet, during the lockdown […]
Sun, Mar 01, 2026February 27, 2026 14:39 IST
While the Centre argues that the reform will increase transparency, encourage balanced fertiliser use, and strengthen financial inclusion, farmer unions and agricultural economists in Punjab fear that the move could gradually weaken or withdraw subsidy support in the long run
Sat, Feb 28, 2026February 26, 2026 13:56 IST
In 2019, the Mehmi family bought a goat, hoping its milk would help boost their immunity. Years later, the purchase has paid off.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026February 24, 2026 21:20 IST
Family in deep shock as 30-year-old leaves behind wife, three-month-old son
Wed, Feb 25, 2026February 23, 2026 20:20 IST
South American tuber tested on 3 acres in Malsian as Punjab explores water-saving, climate-resilient crops.
Mon, Feb 23, 2026February 23, 2026 11:28 IST
After a four-year cycle of stability, prices have crashed, which leaves growers caught between high input costs and a market that has vanished.
Mon, Feb 23, 2026February 22, 2026 09:51 IST
Using indigenous knowledge and modern digital outreach, Amarjit Sharma (68) and Ravi Sharma (24) have transformed rare seed preservation into a high-value enterprise, which is now reaching farmers across India and several countries abroad. With their innovation and a process that adds value, they are not only preserving agricultural heritage but also saving soil and water.
Tue, Feb 24, 2026February 19, 2026 14:27 IST
On February 4, 1986, four unarmed students were shot dead in a police firing while participating in a peaceful protest against the desecration of Sikhism’s sacred scripture in Nakodar.
Thu, Feb 19, 2026February 18, 2026 16:06 IST
Despite spending nearly Rs 300 crore over a decade, Jalandhar processes only 15 per cent of its waste. As the city awaits the April bio-mining deadline, residents of Wariana and Jamsher continue to contend with toxic leachate, frequent landfill fires, and a systemic failure in waste segregation.
Wed, Feb 18, 2026
