Farmers block trains in Punjab for three hours as part of their 'Rail Roko' protest, 31 trains affected
3 months ago

Farmers block trains in Punjab for three hours as part of their 'Rail Roko' protest, 31 trains affected

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Today, farmers across Punjab blocked rail tracks for three hours as part of their 'Rail Roko' protest, demanding that the Union Government address their concerns. The farmers held protests and blocked railway tracks at seventeen places in the state Moga, Faridkot, Kadian and Batala in Gurdaspur; Phillaur in Jalandhar; Tanda, Dasuya, Mahilpur in Hoshiarpur; Makhu, Talwandi Bhai in Ferozepur; Sahnewal in Ludhiana; Shambhu in Patiala; Mohali; Sunam and Lehra in Sangrur, Rampura Phul in Bathinda and Devidaspura in Amritsar. The Shatabdi Express coming from New Delhi for Amritsar was halted at Khanna railway station. While the Humsafar Express from Jammu to Sealdah, Dadar Express from Amritsar to Mumbai and Shan-e-Punjab Express from New Delhi to Amritsar were halted at different platforms of the Ludhiana railway station.

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KKCCI members, students stopped from staging rail roko in Kalaburagi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

KKCCI members, students stopped from staging rail roko in Kalaburagi

The Hindu  

The rail roko protest led by Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday demanding the establishment of a railway division in Kalaburagi was foiled by the police who stopped the agitators at the railway station entrance itself. However, their bid to stage a rail roko protest was thwarted by a thick security blanket put in place by the …

Bandh throws life out of gear in Punjab; rail, bus services hit
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bandh throws life out of gear in Punjab; rail, bus services hit

Hindustan Times  

A complete shutdown was observed across Punjab throwing normal life out of gear on Monday during the nine-hour ‘bandh’ called by farm unions. Amritsar’s commercial hubs Hall Bazaar, Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar, Chitta Katra Bazaar, Ranjit Avenue District Shopping complex, and IDH Market wore a deserted look. State’s Malwa belt comprising Faridkot, Fazilka, Moga, Ferozepur, Muktsar, Mansa and Bathinda districts …

Farmers’ Punjab bandh call gets total response in Malwa
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers’ Punjab bandh call gets total response in Malwa

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab bandh call by farmer unions evoked a total response in seven districts of the south Malwa region, namely Faridkot, Fazilka, Moga, Ferozepur, Muktsar, Mansa and Bathinda on Monday. Farm protesters blocking Kanahiya Chowk in Bathinda that intersects national highways leading towards Amritsar and Chandigarh. In Bathinda, bus services were hit and farmers blocked Kanhaiya Chowk, which intersects national …

Punjab bandh disrupts train services; 221 trains affected; 163 cancelled
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab bandh disrupts train services; 221 trains affected; 163 cancelled

Hindustan Times  

Train services were severely disrupted in Punjab due to the bandh called by the non-political Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha from 7 am to 4 pm on Monday. Vande Bharat among trains hit The protesting farmers announced blockade of rail tracks at multiple sites between 7 am and 4 pm on Monday. Three Vande Bharat Express trains—two between …

Punjab Bandh: Indian Railways cancels 150 trains, reschedules 13 services amid farmers protest. Check details here
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab Bandh: Indian Railways cancels 150 trains, reschedules 13 services amid farmers protest. Check details here

Live Mint  

Punjab Bandh: The Indian Railways has cancelled 150 trains and rescheduled 13 other services amid the ongoing Punjab Bandh called by protesting farmers' Kisan Union today, December 30, according to All India Radio News. Details of Impacted Trains According to the North Western Railways, the farmers protest has affected train service routes either fully or partially. Train number 19226, Jammu …

Punjab bandh update: Blockade on Patiala-Chandigarh National Highway as farmers continue protests across state
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab bandh update: Blockade on Patiala-Chandigarh National Highway as farmers continue protests across state

Live Mint  

Farmers' protests across the state affected traffic on key routes in Punjab, including the Patiala-Chandigarh National Highway, on Monday. Emergency services will remain unaffected by the Punjab Bandh, as protestors have been instructed not to hinder medical services or obstruct people travelling to the airport for flights or tasks such as job interviews, said farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on …

Punjab bandh begins over farmers' protest: Roads blocked, trains cancelled, buses off roads
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab bandh begins over farmers' protest: Roads blocked, trains cancelled, buses off roads

Hindustan Times  

Farmers blocked roads at many places across the state on Monday as part of their Punjab bandh call, affecting the commuter traffic in several areas. A call for a shutdown was given last week by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha over the Centre not accepting the demands of protesting farmers. Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike continues amid Punjab …

Punjab bandh today: Farmers call for shutdown, check what's open and what's closed
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab bandh today: Farmers call for shutdown, check what's open and what's closed

India TV News  

Punjab bandh: Farmers in Punjab have announced a statewide shutdown on Monday which is set to disrupt road and rail traffic between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. Prominent farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border since November 26 to push for the fulfillment of their demands. What's open and what's closed In solidarity …

Punjab bandh today: Over 220 trains affected, 157 cancelled and several rescheduled
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab bandh today: Over 220 trains affected, 157 cancelled and several rescheduled

India TV News  

Punjab bandh: The ongoing bandh in Punjab has caused significant disruptions in rail services across the state. Vande Bharat Express among cancelled trains The protesting farmers will block rail tracks from 7 am to 4 pm at several locations, thus disrupting the movement of passenger and goods trains. In view of this, the Northern Railways has cancelled 157 trains, including …

Protesting farmers' shutdown call in Punjab today, traffic disrupted, trains hit
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesting farmers' shutdown call in Punjab today, traffic disrupted, trains hit

India Today  

Farmers across Punjab are staging widespread road and rail blockades on Monday as part of a state-wide bandh, paralysing commuter and freight movement. Punjab Bandh call by farmers: 10 points Over 200 locations across the state witnessed roadblocks, causing significant disruptions. Railway services were hit as the farmers’ ‘Rail Roko Andolan’ led to the cancellation of 163 trains, with 19 …

Punjab bandh today: Railways cancels 150 trains
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab bandh today: Railways cancels 150 trains

Hindustan Times  

The railways has cancelled 150 trains on Monday following the Punjab bandh call given by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Sanyukta Kisan Morcha. The protesting farmers will block rail tracks from 7am to 4pm at several locations, thus disrupting the movement of passenger and goods trains. In a communication to its divisions in Delhi, Ambala and Ferozepur, the Northern Railways cancelled …

Farmers to observe ‘Punjab Bandh’ on December 30: No milk or vegetables till 4 pm; roads and rail routes blocked
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers to observe ‘Punjab Bandh’ on December 30: No milk or vegetables till 4 pm; roads and rail routes blocked

Live Mint  

Protesting farmers in Punjab have called for a ‘complete shutdown’ on December 30 — with road and rail blockades from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sarwan Singh Pandher — who happens to be the coordinator of both forums — said traders, transporters, employees unions, toll plaza workers, labour, ex-servicemen, Sarpanches and teachers' unions, social and other bodies, and some other …

Farmers call for 'Punjab bandh' on December 30: Road, rail services likely to be affected
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers call for 'Punjab bandh' on December 30: Road, rail services likely to be affected

India TV News  

Punjab bandh: A farmer leader of the Kisan Mazdoor Sanghrash Committee, said that a statewide bandh for Punjab has been called for December 30. This bandh will force the Centre to accept the demands of farmers, the farmer leader said as he slammed the union government for failing to accept the demands of farmers, he added. Farmers' protest and their …

Rail traffic disrupted in Punjab as farmers squat on tracks
3 months ago

Rail traffic disrupted in Punjab as farmers squat on tracks

Hindustan Times  

As many as 21 trains were cancelled and several were either short-terminated or short-originated in Ambala and Ferozepur rail divisions as farmers squatted on rail tracks at more than 50 places across Punjab on Wednesday as part of their three-hour ‘Rail Roko’ protest to press the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legally binding minimum support price for …

Protesting Farmers Call For 'Punjab Bandh' On December 30 To Press For Demands
3 months ago

Protesting Farmers Call For 'Punjab Bandh' On December 30 To Press For Demands

ABP News  

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and SKM, the umbrella bodies leading the farmers' protest in North India, have called for a Punjab Bandh on December 30. VIDEO | Punjab: Protesting farmers block railway track in Mohali as part of their 'Rail Roko' agitation.#FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/DcnLpI2BZt — Press Trust of India December 18, 2024 Before the 'Rail Roko' protest, farmer leader Sarwan Singh …

‘Courts doors always open’: Supreme Court on protesting farmers refusing talks with Punjab govt panel
3 months ago

‘Courts doors always open’: Supreme Court on protesting farmers refusing talks with Punjab govt panel

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stated that the court's doors were “always open” to the demands and suggestions of protesting farmers, after they refused to engage with the Punjab government-formed committee, reported news agency PTI. The Supreme Court has welcomed any suggestions by the farmers to be directly addressed to them The Punjab government told the apex court that though …

Farmers block train routes during ‘rail roko’ protest in Punjab
3 months ago

Farmers block train routes during ‘rail roko’ protest in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Farmers in Punjab blocked train routes at several places on Wednesday to press the Centre into accepting their various demands, including a legally binding minimum support price for crops. Farmers block railway tracks as part of their state-wide 'Rail Roko' protest to press the Centre into accepting their various demands, including a legally binding minimum support price for crops, on …

3-hour rail roko protest by farmers begins in Punjab
3 months ago

3-hour rail roko protest by farmers begins in Punjab

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: Farmers blocked train routes at several places in Punjab on Wednesday as part of their three-hour 'Rail Roko' protest to press the Centre into accepting their various demands, including a legally binding minimum support price for crops. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said farmers have been squatting on rail tracks at many places from 12 noon and …

Farmers Begin 3-Hour 'Rail Roko' Protest, Block Tracks In Punjab's Shambhu
3 months ago

Farmers Begin 3-Hour 'Rail Roko' Protest, Block Tracks In Punjab's Shambhu

ABP News  

Farmers have started the rail roko along the Shambhu border. Earlier farmers' groups protesting along the Shambhu and Khanauri borders rejected an offer to hold talks with the Supreme Court-appointed committee on Wednesday, December 18. On Tuesday night, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an apolitical umbrella body of farmers, and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha sent a letter to the committee's chairman, …

Farmers stage 'rail roko' protest in Punjab after 'Dilli Chalo' attempts crushed
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3 months ago

Farmers stage 'rail roko' protest in Punjab after 'Dilli Chalo' attempts crushed

India Today  

Train movement across Punjab are likely to face disruptions on Wednesday as farmers are squatting on railway tracks from 12 pm to 3 pm as part of a three-hour 'rail roko' protest. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher confirmed that the protest is part of their ongoing agitation that began on February 13 when security forces stopped farmers' marches to Delhi …

Punjab: Farmers hold 'rail roko' agitation to press MSD demand, train services affected
Trending News
3 months ago

Punjab: Farmers hold 'rail roko' agitation to press MSD demand, train services affected

India TV News  

The movement of several trains was affected in Punjab on Wednesday as farmers squatted on the tracks as part of their three-hour 'rail roko' protest in support of various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. According to farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, the protests, organised by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, began at 12 pm, …

Farmers stage rail roko, detained
3 months ago

Farmers stage rail roko, detained

The Hindu  

Members of farmers organisations, which are part of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, staged rail rokos in the delta region on Monday expressing solidarity with the Delhi Chalo protest of North Indian farmers to press for their demands, including legal guarantee for minimum support price of agriculture produce and crop loan waiver. The Tiruchi-Karaikal Passenger train suffered a detention a few …

Farmer leader plans 'Tractor March' and 'Rail Roko' protests on Dec 16, 18
3 months, 1 week ago

Farmer leader plans 'Tractor March' and 'Rail Roko' protests on Dec 16, 18

India Today  

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has announced plans for a tractor march outside Punjab on December 16, followed by a 'Rail Roko' protest on December 18. Pandher claimed that 17 farmers were injured when the police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters at the border. Pandher also announced that a tractor march will take place outside …

Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas
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3 months, 1 week ago

Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas

New Indian Express  

SHAMBHU: The protesting farmers suspended their Dilli Chalo foot march for the day after seventeen of them suffered injuries in tear gas shelling by Haryana Police at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana. Farmer leader and convener of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha Sarwan Singh Pandher said that the two forums Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have decided to …

{‘Tardy’ paddy procurement } 17 trains affected as farmers block roads, squat on tracks
5 months, 1 week ago

{‘Tardy’ paddy procurement } 17 trains affected as farmers block roads, squat on tracks

Hindustan Times  

Several trains were either cancelled, diverted or rescheduled as Punjab farmers on Sunday blocked roads and squatted on rail tracks across the state as part of their protest against the alleged ‘tardy’ paddy procurement operations during the ongoing kharif marketing season. In Punjab, procurement officially began on October 1 but various factors including paucity of space with Food Corporation of …

Ludhiana: 46 trains cancelled, 101 diverted amid farmers’ Shambhu sit-in
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana: 46 trains cancelled, 101 diverted amid farmers’ Shambhu sit-in

Hindustan Times  

The Ferozepur division has cancelled 46 trains and diverted 101 others which run via the Ludhiana Junction station from April 5 to 7 because of the ongoing farmer protest at Shambhu. The farmers’ sit-in at the Shambhu railway station on the busy Attari-Ambala line has now slowed down the rail network in the state for over a fortnight now. The …

Punjab’s trade-industry body fumes over farmers’ rail blockade
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab’s trade-industry body fumes over farmers’ rail blockade

The Hindu  

As farmers under the banner of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha — the two umbrella bodies that are spearheading farmer’s agitation in Punjab continue their protest, a trade and industries body has appealed to its members to boycott supporting the farmers movement arguing huge losses to various sectors of industry in Punjab. The farmers, who are …

Haryana news: Farmers squat on tracks in Shambhu for 5th day, railways cancel 73 trains on Ambala-Amritsar route
11 months ago

Haryana news: Farmers squat on tracks in Shambhu for 5th day, railways cancel 73 trains on Ambala-Amritsar route

Live Mint  

Amid the farmers continue to squat on tracks at the Shambhu railway station in Punjab's Patiala district for the fifth day, around 73 trains on the Ambala-Amritsar route were cancelled on Sunday, PTI quoted officials as saying. Besides inconveniencing passengers, the cancellation of trains over the last five days was causing financial losses, the officials said, adding, they have diverted …

54 trains on Ambala-Amritsar route cancelled as farmers squat on tracks in Shambhu for 4th day
11 months ago

54 trains on Ambala-Amritsar route cancelled as farmers squat on tracks in Shambhu for 4th day

The Hindu  

A total of 54 trains on the Ambala-Amritsar route were cancelled on April 20 as farmers squatted on tracks at the Shambhu railway station in Punjab's Patiala district for the fourth day, officials said. The farmers have been protesting under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha in Patiala district's Shambhu. They began their protest for …

Chandigarh: Rail passengers bear brunt of Shambhu stir as five trains cancelled
11 months ago

Chandigarh: Rail passengers bear brunt of Shambhu stir as five trains cancelled

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing farmers’ rail roko agitation near Shambhu border on the Ambala-Sahnewal railway section resulted in cancellation of five trains from Chandigarh to Amritsar, Ferozepur and Katra on Friday. Indian Railways officials clarified that the cancellations were necessary to prioritise clearance for diverted trains passing through Chandigarh. On Friday, trains including 12241 Chandigarh-Amritsar, 14630 Firozpur Cantt-Chandigarh Sutlej Express, 12411 Chandigarh-Amritsar …

Farmers protest: 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila Maidan, elaborate security arrangements in place
1 year ago

Farmers protest: 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila Maidan, elaborate security arrangements in place

India TV News  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha held the "Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat" at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Thursday. The SKM also said that the Delhi Police have given them the NOC for conducting the mahapanchayat at Ramlila Maidan on March 14 and arranging parking space and other basic amenities like water, toilets and ambulance with the support of the municipal administration …

Kisan Mahapanchayat on March 14: Will block rail, road traffic if stopped from going to Delhi, says SKM
1 year ago

Kisan Mahapanchayat on March 14: Will block rail, road traffic if stopped from going to Delhi, says SKM

Hindustan Times  

Farmer body Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Monday announced that more than 50,000 farmers from Punjab will reach Ram Leela Maidan in Delhi to attend the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on March 14. SKM leader Hardev Singh Sandhu, while talking to media, said one of their teams is arranging permission from the government to hold the event, but they will definitely march towards …

Several trains affected as farmers squat on tracks in Punjab
1 year ago

Several trains affected as farmers squat on tracks in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Farmers on Sunday squatted on railway tracks at many places across Punjab as part of a ‘rail roko’ protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to press the Centre to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price. “There are reports of railway tracks being blocked by farmers in various states of …

‘Rail roko’ protest by farmers affects train services in Punjab
1 year ago

‘Rail roko’ protest by farmers affects train services in Punjab

The Hindu  

Farmers on Sunday squatted on railway tracks at many places in Punjab as part of a 'rail roko' protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to press the Centre to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price. Bharti Kisan Union, BKU and Krantikari Kisan Union, farmer bodies which are part of …

Farmers’ unions tell people not to use trains from 12 to 4 owing to calls for rail roko agitation in Punjab, Haryana
1 year ago

Farmers’ unions tell people not to use trains from 12 to 4 owing to calls for rail roko agitation in Punjab, Haryana

Op India  

The farmers’ unions have given a call for a four-hour ‘rail roko’ agitation in Punjab starting Sunday noon. Farmer union leaders Amarjit Singh, Maliat Singh and Jang Singh, said, “All arrangements have been made to make rail roko a success.” The unions told the people not to use trains from 12 to 4. General Secretary, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, …

Farmers' 'rail roko' protest today, trains to be affected: Top points
1 year ago

Farmers' 'rail roko' protest today, trains to be affected: Top points

India Today  

Farmers' bodies have called for a nationwide four-hour "rail roko" protest today as part of their 'Dilli Chalo' march to Delhi to press forward their demands, including a legal guarantee on a minimum support price for crops. On the rail blockade, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said, "We will stop trains for four hours from 12 noon to 4 pm …

'Rail roko' protest: Farmers squat on rail tracks in Punjab
1 year ago

'Rail roko' protest: Farmers squat on rail tracks in Punjab

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Farmers on Sunday squatted on railway tracks at many places in Punjab as part of a 'rail roko' protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to press the Centre to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price. In Punjab, farmers had announced that they would sit on railway tracks at …

Ambala-Chandigarh Highway re-opens after 22 days even as farmers' protest continues
1 year ago

Ambala-Chandigarh Highway re-opens after 22 days even as farmers' protest continues

India TV News  

Farmers' protest: Even as protesting farmers continued their demonstrations at Punjab-Haryana borders, the Haryana administration removed barricades put up between Ambala and Chandigarh National Highway. Haryana border sealed The Haryana authorities had sealed the state's border with Punjab at Shambhu near Ambala district on February 11, placing concrete blocks, sandbags, barbed wire and anti-riot vehicles on the road ahead of …

Farmers protest: Jagjit Singh Dallewal announces nationwide 'rail roko' agitation on March 10
1 year ago

Farmers protest: Jagjit Singh Dallewal announces nationwide 'rail roko' agitation on March 10

India TV News  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Sunday said the protesting farmers camping at the border points between Punjab and Haryana will march towards Delhi in a peaceful manner. Delhi Police opens service lanes at Singhu, Tikri Earlier, the Delhi police on Monday opened service lanes at Singhu and Tikri border points with Haryana, two weeks after these were sealed in …

Farmers protest: Farmers set to block trains under 'Rail roko' campaign in Punjab
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers protest: Farmers set to block trains under 'Rail roko' campaign in Punjab

Op India  

As the farmers’ protests enter the third day, the Bharatiya Kisan Union-Ugrahan is planning to block trains in Punjab today. When asked about Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait’s announcement of ‘Bharat Bandh’ on February 16, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said, “PM Modi is continuously working towards helping the farmers and improving their situations. Speaking about the scheduled meeting with …

Farmer protest Day 3: Centre to hold talks again with farm leaders in Chandigarh
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmer protest Day 3: Centre to hold talks again with farm leaders in Chandigarh

Live Mint  

A team of three Union ministers will hold a meeting again today i.e. Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Arjun Munda, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai will meet the farmer leaders at 5 pm over their various demands, including a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price for crops. The decision was …

Centre, farmers hold talks as more unions plan to join stir
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre, farmers hold talks as more unions plan to join stir

Hindustan Times  

A panel of central ministers will begin a third round of negotiations with protesting farmers on Thursday, people aware of the matter said, as the Centre aims to resolve a stir that has choked the borders between Punjab and Haryana even as the agitation appeared likely to expand on Wednesday, with a bunch of key farm unions pledging their support. …

Punjab farmers' 'rail roko' stir enters third day, train movement remains hit
1 year, 5 months ago

Punjab farmers' 'rail roko' stir enters third day, train movement remains hit

The Hindu  

The 'rail roko' stir of Punjab farmers demanding compensation for crops damaged in the recent floods, a legal guarantee on MSP and a sweeping debt waiver entered its third day on Saturday. The farmers have been blockading railway tracks at several places in Faridkot, Samrala, Moga, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Patiala, Ferozepur, Bathinda and Amritsar since Thursday as …

Punjab: Rail Roko protest hit train services; 150 passenger, 90 mail cancelled
1 year, 5 months ago

Punjab: Rail Roko protest hit train services; 150 passenger, 90 mail cancelled

Live Mint  

The ‘rail roko’ protest by the farmers in Punjab entered its third day today i.e. The three-day protest called by farmers in Punjab's Amritsar led by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee began on 28 September and will continue till today. Government seems to forget their promises.” Northern Railway General Manager, Shobhan Chaudhuri spoke to news agency ANI about the ongoing …

Farmers’ protest hits traffic on Chandigarh-Ambala highway
1 year, 5 months ago

Farmers’ protest hits traffic on Chandigarh-Ambala highway

Hindustan Times  

Farmers in large numbers blocked the busy Chandigarh-Ambala national highway near Sarsini village in Lalru on Friday, throwing inter-state traffic out of gear. Farmers blocked the busy Chandigarh-Ambala national highway on Friday, throwing traffic out of gear. Rajesh Khullar, who was visiting Ambala from Zirakpur, dropped his travel plan after witnessing the chaos: “Instead of taking alternative route, I decided …

Rail services hit as farmers keep up stir against Centre
1 year, 5 months ago

Rail services hit as farmers keep up stir against Centre

The Hindu  

As farmers continued with their ‘rail roko’ agitation against the Central government, blaming apathy towards their demands, train services were disrupted for the second consecutive day in Punjab on Friday. Farmers associated with 19 different farmer outfits on Thursday started a three-day ‘rail roko’ agitation to press for fulfilment of their demands including a law on assured Minimum Support Price …

Rail traffic hit on second day of farmers’ stir in Punjab; Chandigarh-Ambala NH blocked near Lalru
1 year, 5 months ago

Rail traffic hit on second day of farmers’ stir in Punjab; Chandigarh-Ambala NH blocked near Lalru

Hindustan Times  

Farmers in large numbers protested on rail tracks in Punjab on Friday, while another group of cultivators blocked the Chandigarh-Ambala national highway as part of their agitation to demand a financial package for losses incurred in the recent floods, a legal guarantee to MSP and a sweeping debt waiver. As part of the three-day rail roko, the farmers squatted on …

Rail traffic hit on second day of farmers’ stir in Punjab; Chandigarh-Ambala NH blocked near Lalru
1 year, 5 months ago

Rail traffic hit on second day of farmers’ stir in Punjab; Chandigarh-Ambala NH blocked near Lalru

Hindustan Times  

Farmers in large numbers protested on rail tracks in Punjab on Friday, while another group of cultivators blocked the Chandigarh-Ambala national highway as part of their agitation to demand a financial package for losses incurred in the recent floods, a legal guarantee to MSP and a sweeping debt waiver. As part of the three-day rail roko, the farmers squatted on …

Punjab: Train services takes a hit as farmers’ rail roko protest enter 2nd day
1 year, 5 months ago

Punjab: Train services takes a hit as farmers’ rail roko protest enter 2nd day

Live Mint  

The train services were disrupted in Punjab as the farmers ‘rail roko’ agitation entered 2nd day today. Shobhan Chaudhuri, General Manager of Northern Railway told news agency ANI that, "The movement of trains has been affected due to the farmers' protest in Punjab as they are sitting on the tracks. Earlier on 28 September, hundreds of railway passengers travelling to …

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