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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...
January 28, 2019 06:33 IST
Prof R D Bansal (51) remained a PU Senate member from year 2014-2017 and was re-elected in 2017. He was a heart patient and had undergone angioplasty a year back.
Mon, Jan 28, 2019January 28, 2019 06:11 IST
The arrest came hours ahead of a meeting of panthic organisations to discuss the second phase of Bargari Morcha at a Chandigarh gurdwara.
Mon, Jan 28, 2019January 26, 2019 08:02 IST
During the period of police remand, the entire investigation will be done in the presence of the counsel of the two accused and the counsel can visit them at any point, the court said.
Sat, Jan 26, 2019January 25, 2019 08:49 IST
Jassi’s mother Malkiat Kaur Sidhu and uncle Surjit Singh Badesha, both in their seventies, will now be produced before the Malerkotla court on Friday afternoon.
Fri, Jan 25, 2019January 25, 2019 07:45 IST
Water is yet to drain out of the fields and the exact damage can be accessed only in another 3-4 days, said Baldev Singh, chief agriculture officer, Sangrur.
Fri, Jan 25, 2019January 24, 2019 00:59 IST
These farmers have shown that the future lies in selling directly from fields and not in mandis.
Thu, Jan 24, 2019January 24, 2019 00:34 IST
Though a part of Punjab Democratic Alliance, SAD Taksali is still in talks with AAP. SAD Taksali president Ranjit Singh Brahmpura elaborates on the plan for PDA and possible changes in a conversation with The Indian Express.
Thu, Jan 24, 2019January 23, 2019 09:39 IST
The effort to unite all anti-Congress and anti-SAD-BJP political parties, however, has received a setback as AAP has refused to be part of any alliance with Khaira and Bains brothers' LIP.
Wed, Jan 23, 2019January 20, 2019 10:02 IST
On January 16, Punjab Police sent all the sitting SHOs in Zira to the Police Lines while appointing new faces in their place. In police circles, being sent to Police Lines is considered a punishment.
Sun, Jan 20, 2019January 15, 2019 09:58 IST
Sukhbir accused CM Captain Amarinder Singh of being inaccessible and not meeting the public. He also targetted his estranged cousin Manpreet Badal saying that the “Congress will not come to power again if (Manpreet) continues to be the finance minister.” ‘Vote for Modi’
Tue, Jan 15, 2019January 15, 2019 09:38 IST
The Opposition Shiromani Akali Dal was the first to announce a mega political conference at the Maghi Mela followed by SAD (Amritsar).
Tue, Jan 15, 2019January 15, 2019 09:27 IST
The NGO, Insaaf, chose the occasion of Maghi Mela in Muktsar to put forth the idea and even announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh and 20 marla plot to any person who was able to explain that poppy was not a solution to the synthetic drugs.
Tue, Jan 15, 2019January 14, 2019 01:17 IST
Zira was present at the district-level function Saturday, but he walked out after declaring from stage that the police was allegedly protecting liquor contractors and drug peddlers.
Mon, Jan 14, 2019January 13, 2019 01:25 IST
Six of 10 Khaira Khurd panchayat members are women, four of them can’t read or write.
Sun, Jan 13, 2019January 11, 2019 00:40 IST
During the SAD-BJP regime, such functions were organised in batches by clubbing districts, and were attended then CM Parkash Singh Badal.
Fri, Jan 11, 2019January 11, 2019 00:08 IST
In Badal village, Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal accused the Congress party of protecting those named in the riots cases.
Fri, Jan 11, 2019January 09, 2019 11:00 IST
Kaul, who had been living in old age homes for the past several years, has been offered shelter by a Good Samaritan, Satya Devi, at her residence in village Manakwal.
Wed, Jan 09, 2019January 07, 2019 04:38 IST
So far, no arrests have been made in this case.
Mon, Jan 07, 2019January 07, 2019 01:24 IST
Shamsher Singh, SHO, Sehna police station confirming the same said, “On the day of polling, Jaswant was booked for putting ballot box on fire. He was arrested and is on judicial remand."
Mon, Jan 07, 2019December 31, 2018 01:53 IST
Political rivalry was also set aside when Harsimrat and Sukhbir Badal touched the feet of his uncle Gurdas Badal (Finance Minister Manpreet Badal’s father), who was incidentally at the same booth (No.103).
Mon, Dec 31, 2018December 30, 2018 03:37 IST
Cheema had been summoned on December 24 to appear before the SIT on December 29 at Faridkot.
Sun, Dec 30, 2018December 28, 2018 19:09 IST
Rajiv Gandhi had justified the violence in 1984 and killings of Sikhs in a public meeting by saying that 'jab bhi koi bada ped girta hai, to dharti thodi hilti hai'... This cannot be forgotten."
Fri, Dec 28, 2018December 28, 2018 15:30 IST
Though a notification regarding inclusion of 99 village panchayats in the MC had been approved by erstwhile Punjab government on January 2, 2017, ahead of Assembly polls, it still hangs fire due to change in regime.
Fri, Dec 28, 2018December 28, 2018 10:13 IST
SAD leaders, led by party’s spokesperson MaheshInder Singh Grewal, in their complaint stated that no permission of Municipal Corporation or any other department had been taken to put up this statue along the road which connects to the National Highway.
Fri, Dec 28, 2018December 27, 2018 05:18 IST
A total of 78 applications were filed by various candidates in Faridkot, 77 in Muktsar and more than 50 applications each in Ludhiana, Barnala, Sangrur, Bathinda, Ferozepur and Fazilka areas.
Thu, Dec 27, 2018
