India’s farmer protests turn deadly as Supreme Court urges delay to reforms
4 years ago

India’s farmer protests turn deadly as Supreme Court urges delay to reforms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The massive farmer's protests in India’s national capital have witnessed their first deaths, as the country's supreme court urges the government to put the contentious farm laws on hold. Hearing a series of petitions on demands to remove farmers from the highway, India’s Supreme Court said it may set up an “impartial and independent” committee of agricultural experts and suggested that the government should not take any action to implement the law till the court takes a final decision on the issue. The protests centre around the contentious farm laws allowing private companies to buy agricultural produce directly from the farmers bypassing the government-run market system called Mandi.

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Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court
2 days, 7 hours ago

Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today adjourned the hearing of the farmers' protest matter after being informed by the State of Punjab that the protesting farmers have been persuaded to meet Justice Nawab Singh, the Chairperson of the High-Powered Committee constituted to negotiate with the protesters.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, for the State of Punjab, informed a bench. The Supreme Court today adjourned …

Farmers' Protests | 'Why Can't Centre Make A Statement That Their Doors Are Open For Farmers?' Supreme Court Asks
6 days, 7 hours ago

Farmers' Protests | 'Why Can't Centre Make A Statement That Their Doors Are Open For Farmers?' Supreme Court Asks

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today heard a petition filed by Guninder Kaur Gill seeking the Court's intervention in the larger issues raised in the ongoing farmers' protest, including seeking a statutory guarantee of Minimum Support Price. During the hearing, the Court orally asked the Union Government why it could not express readiness to consider the genuine grievances.When the matter came. When …

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
1 week, 1 day ago

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends

Hindustan Times  

A day before the Supreme Court’s deadline to shift him to a hospital, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death. I urge everyone who participated in the Punjab Bandh, along with the people of Haryana, to come …

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on

India Today  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for the last 28 days at the Khanauri border protest site, remains in critical condition. The farmer leader’s hunger strike is part of an ongoing agitation demanding the legalisation of Minimum Support Price through new legislation. Farmers have dismissed a recent Supreme Court report saying Dallewal’s condition as “normal.” …

Fast-unto-death: SC warns Punjab over farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health
3 weeks ago

Fast-unto-death: SC warns Punjab over farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned the Punjab government that the entire state machinery would bear the blame if anything untoward were to happen to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for 23 days now. The court urged the state to take “extraordinary steps” to ensure Dallewal’s health, including hospitalisation, while continuing efforts to resolve …

Lives of farmers committing suicide more valuable than mine: Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lives of farmers committing suicide more valuable than mine: Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

Veteran farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered the 19th day on Saturday, said the lives of those farmers, who are committing suicide because of the “wrong policies of governments”, is more valuable than his. Veteran farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal being helped to the media interaction on Saturday. I appeal to the Supreme Court to pressure the government …

Farmers’ Protest: Dallewal On Day 19 Of Fast Unto Death, 'Lives Of Farmers Dying By Suicide More Valuable'
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Farmers’ Protest: Dallewal On Day 19 Of Fast Unto Death, 'Lives Of Farmers Dying By Suicide More Valuable'

ABP News  

Chandigarh, Dec 14 Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast unto death entered the 19th day on Saturday, said the lives of those farmers, who are committing suicide because of the alleged wrong policies of governments, is more valuable than his. Seventy-year-old Dallewal, a cancer patient, has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana …

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 14, 2024 20:14 IST - 8 MINS READ Farmer issues are once again coming into focus as Delhi’s borders simmer with renewed unrest. This time, the demands revolve around enhanced compensation for land acquired in parts of the National Capital Region in western Uttar Pradesh, alongside the Central government’s unfulfilled assurances on long-term agrarian challenges. It has …

Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas
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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

SC Asks Protesting Farmers to Adopt Gandhian Way
3 weeks, 4 days ago

SC Asks Protesting Farmers to Adopt Gandhian Way

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prodding the protesting farmers to adopt the Gandhian way, the Supreme Court on Friday observed that the protesters at the Shambhu border could temporarily shift the venue and clear the highways or perhaps even temporarily suspend the ongoing agitation with a view to enable the committee to make its recommendation after due consideration by the stakeholders. The apex …

Farmers to make fresh bid to reach Delhi today
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers to make fresh bid to reach Delhi today

Hindustan Times  

Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader Rakesh Tikait met Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered the 18th day, on Friday even as farmers announced to make a fresh attempt to cross over to Haryana from Shambhu border on Saturday as part of their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march. Punjab farmers at the Shambhu Border amid the ongoing protest by farmers to …

Farmers Protest 101 Set To Make Another Attempt For Delhi Chalo March Saturday Dec 14 As Jagjit Dallewal Hunger Strike Continues
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers Protest 101 Set To Make Another Attempt For Delhi Chalo March Saturday Dec 14 As Jagjit Dallewal Hunger Strike Continues

ABP News  

Farmers Protest: A group of 101 farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha will march on foot towards Delhi on Saturday, 14th December, from the Shambhu border in Punjab. Our fight is for justice, and if sacrifices are needed, we are ready.” The planned march comes as Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-unto-death entered …

Farmers' protest to gain momentum with Rakesh Tikait's support
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers' protest to gain momentum with Rakesh Tikait's support

India Today  

The farmers’ protest at the Punjab-Haryana border is set to intensify, with the Bharatiya Kisan Union and other major farmer organisations stepping in to back the agitation. Rakesh Tikait, the BKU’s national spokesperson, has announced plans to visit the Khanauri border on Friday to meet Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a key farmer leader spearheading the protest. “When the central government passed …

Supreme court refuses to entertain petitions on farmers’ protest
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Supreme court refuses to entertain petitions on farmers’ protest

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to entertain fresh petitions related to the ongoing farmers’ protest, stating that the matter is already pending before the court and it cannot entertain repetitive petitions on the same issue. The court's observation came after several petitions were filed, seeking intervention regarding the protests by farmers demanding the repeal of the three …

Farmers Protest: ’Delhi Chalo’ march suspended for day after nine injured in tear gas shelling
1 month ago

Farmers Protest: ’Delhi Chalo’ march suspended for day after nine injured in tear gas shelling

Live Mint  

Protesting farmers temporarily suspended their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on Sunday afternoon after several people were injured in a clash with security personnel. Ambala police had earlier said the farmers' outfits would only be allowed to march ahead after getting permission from the national capital administration. “The team has been deployed here since morning.We gave clear instructions that we will check …

Farmers Suspend Delhi March For Today After Tear Gas Shelling, Agitators At Haryana CM Event Detained — Top Points
1 month ago

Farmers Suspend Delhi March For Today After Tear Gas Shelling, Agitators At Haryana CM Event Detained — Top Points

ABP News  

Farmers pressing for their demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price, suspended the 'Delhi Chalo' march for the day after some of them suffered injuries due to tear gas shells at Shambhu along the Punjab-Haryana border on Sunday. #WATCH | Farmers' 'Dilli Chalo' march | At the Shambhu border, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "Today we have …

With ‘Modi govt in no mood to talk’, farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march today: Top 10 updates
1 month ago

With ‘Modi govt in no mood to talk’, farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march today: Top 10 updates

Live Mint  

Farmers' Delhi Chalo march will resume today i.e. The Delhi Chalo march will reume today after Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher stated on Friday that if the government did not engage in talks, they would continue the march. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher expressed his disappointment and said that the central government is unwilling to engage in talks with …

Farmers suspend protest over teargas shelling injuries
1 month ago

Farmers suspend protest over teargas shelling injuries

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Hours after starting the “Delhi Chalo” protest, the farmers on Friday suspended the march for a day after several of them sustained injuries as the Haryana police resorted to teargas shelling to disperse protesters who tried to breach the multi-layered barricades erected at Shambhu on the Punjab and Haryana border. As around half-a-dozen farmers sustained injuries, farmer leader …

Farmers clash with police near New Delhi as protests over crop prices escalate
1 month ago

Farmers clash with police near New Delhi as protests over crop prices escalate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian police on Friday used …

Farmers protest: Farmers to march towards Delhi seeking implementation of 12 demand charter
1 month ago

Farmers protest: Farmers to march towards Delhi seeking implementation of 12 demand charter

Op India  

A large contingent of ‘farmers’ has gathered at the Shambhu border, from where they propose to march towards Delhi later on Friday. At the Shambhu border, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said there would be a group of 100 farmers marching towards Delhi peacefully and have no intention of breaking the barricades present. Speaking to ANI, Pandher said “The central …

Farmers protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks
1 month ago

Farmers protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks

Hindustan Times  

Farmers protest live update: Farmers walk amidst tear gas as they gather on the day they march towards New Delhi to press for better crop prices promised to them in 2021, at the Shambhu barrier, a border crossing between Punjab and Haryana states, India, December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis Farmers protest live update: A ‘jatha’ of farmers from Punjab under …

Protesting farmers claim police blocking them from exiting villages
1 month ago

Protesting farmers claim police blocking them from exiting villages

The Hindu  

As farmers from western Uttar Pradesh go ahead with plans to enter the national capital with the Delhi Chalo protest, despite detentions and arrests at Pari Chowk in Greater Noida, farmers claim local police was deployed in villages neighbouring Greater Noida, to restrict their movement. CM is misusing the police force to trespass into houses and detain farmers in the …

Farmers protest: UP Police detains Rakesh Tikait in Aligarh
1 month ago

Farmers protest: UP Police detains Rakesh Tikait in Aligarh

Live Mint  

UP Police on Wednesday detained farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in Aligarh. Farmers were marching with the demand of proper compensation for their land acquired by the government, but were stopped by the police near Dalit Prerna Sthal, after which they sat on dharna there Tikait said, “We don’t know where they are taking us. We will wait for the government’s …

Breaking News: Furious Over Arrests, Farmers Announce March to Delhi Again | ABP News
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1 month ago

Breaking News: Furious Over Arrests, Farmers Announce March to Delhi Again | ABP News

ABP News  

Once again, farmers from Noida have launched a march towards Delhi, fueled by anger over being forcibly removed from the Dalit Prerna Sthal. The protest has drawn widespread attention, with the Bhartiya Kisan Union, led by Rakesh Tikait, extending its support to the farmers. The forcible eviction from the Dalit Prerna Sthal has particularly ignited outrage among the farmers, who …

Protest Peacefully, Don't Cause Inconvenience To Public: Supreme Court While Closing Habeas Petition Against Custody Of Farmers' Leader
1 month ago

Protest Peacefully, Don't Cause Inconvenience To Public: Supreme Court While Closing Habeas Petition Against Custody Of Farmers' Leader

Live Law  

The Supreme Court yesterday disposed of a habeas corpus petition alleging illegal custody of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal by Punjab police, noting that he has been released and joined the farmers' protest.As per allegations, Dallewal was to begin a fast-unto-death on November 26 in support of farmers' demands. The Supreme Court yesterday disposed of a habeas corpus petition alleging …

Protesting farmers from Punjab break police barricades in Noida
1 month ago

Protesting farmers from Punjab break police barricades in Noida

Deccan Chronicle  

Sagar Singh Kalsi, Additional Commissioner of Police, stated that the police had reinforced barricades at all major and minor borders, coordinating with traffic authorities to manage the situation without affecting the public. The farmers' action came shortly after the Supreme Court urged Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border, to avoid blocking …

Protesting farmers leave site after breaking barricades in Noida, traffic resumes
1 month ago

Protesting farmers leave site after breaking barricades in Noida, traffic resumes

Hindustan Times  

Farmers from Punjab, who announced that they will march towards Delhi to demand a discussion on Minimum Support Price, on Monday broke police barriers near the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida and began moving towards Delhi. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Joint CP Law and Order Noida, Shivhari Meena, told ANI, "The farmers had announced the 'Delhi Challo' march today and …

Farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march today: Why are they protesting again?
1 month ago

Farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march today: Why are they protesting again?

Firstpost  

Farmers are holding a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march from Noida to the Parliament complex in the national capital, demanding compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Traffic in parts of Delhi and Noida has been disrupted as farmers begin their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march towards the Parliament complex on Monday. ‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Traffic jams across Delhi-NCR, advisories issued Ahead of …

SC asks protesting farmers not to cause public inconvenience
1 month ago

SC asks protesting farmers not to cause public inconvenience

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border to press for the acceptance of farmers’ demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on …

SC asks protesting farmer leaders not to cause inconvenience to people
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1 month ago

SC asks protesting farmer leaders not to cause inconvenience to people

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point to press for the acceptance of farmers' demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a habeas corpus …

SC panel flags alarming farm crisis, seeks talks on MSP law
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SC panel flags alarming farm crisis, seeks talks on MSP law

Hindustan Times  

India’s agrarian economy stands at a crossroads, battling rising indebtedness, shrinking incomes and an intensifying climate crisis, the Supreme Court-appointed committee formed to address demands of farmers protesting along the Punjab-Haryana border since February, has emphasised while recommending serious consideration of the farmers’ demand for legal sanctity to the minimum support price for crops. The committee, chaired by justice Nawab …

No talks with farm unions but panel to submit action plan in SC
3 months, 1 week ago

No talks with farm unions but panel to submit action plan in SC

Hindustan Times  

Even as the protesting farmer unions, holding a sit-in on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past seven months, have decided not to engage in talks with the Supreme Court-appointed panel, the committee has decided to move ahead with its work. The protesting farmers, led by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and …

Will soon constitute committee to amicably resolve grievances of farmers for all times: Supreme Court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Will soon constitute committee to amicably resolve grievances of farmers for all times: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would soon constitute a multi-member committee to amicably resolve the grievances of farmers "for all times". On August 12, the top court asked the Punjab government to persuade the farmers protesting at the Shambhu border since February 13 to remove tractors and trollies from the road, saying that "highways are not parking space". …

PM’s I-Day speech out of touch with ground, say protesting farmers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM’s I-Day speech out of touch with ground, say protesting farmers

The Hindu  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need to transform the agricultural sector on Thursday at the flag-hoisting event at Red Fort, protesting farmers at the Shambhu border said their demands have remained unheard. ‘False assurances’ Farmers from Punjab and Haryana, who have stayed put at Shambhu border over six months after they began blocking roads as part of …

Shambhu border: Supreme Court proposes forming of panel to look into demands of farmers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shambhu border: Supreme Court proposes forming of panel to look into demands of farmers

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed setting up a committee to look into the various demands of farmers, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price for crops. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The court directed the Central government and state governments of Haryana and Punjab to suggest individuals who can be included in the committee, while ordering a status quo …

Day after his death, speculation abounds over suicide of farmer in Telangana
6 months ago

Day after his death, speculation abounds over suicide of farmer in Telangana

New Indian Express  

KHAMMAM : There are several doubts circulating on social media regarding the suicide of farmer Bogedla Prabhakar. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vkramarka on Wednesday assured people that the government will not spare anyone responsible for the farmer’s suicide. Family members of the farmer on Wednesday staged a protest before Mandal Revenue Officer K Ramesh at the water tank …

Farmers’ protests triggered urban-rural divide: Jakhar
7 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ protests triggered urban-rural divide: Jakhar

Hindustan Times  

BJP state president Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday slammed the state government for its “failure to control farmers’ protests”. Addressing a press conference in Jalandhar, Jakhar said the ongoing protests by farmer unions had created a division between urban and rural societies, and also between farmers and traders, who are facing huge financial losses due to the stir at the Shambhu …

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions
8 months, 4 weeks ago

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions

The Hindu  

India’s demographic heavily tilts towards rural areas, and agriculture remains the primary occupation. Additionally, the survey also reveals that one in every ten respondents either lack awareness of the protests or are unfamiliar with the farmers’ demands, and this lack of awareness is marginally higher among farmers’ households. However, the majority supports the farmers’ protests; support for this is comparatively …

Farmers Protest | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants 6 Weeks Time To Judicial Probe Committee To Submit Report On Protester's Death
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers Protest | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants 6 Weeks Time To Judicial Probe Committee To Submit Report On Protester's Death

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today granted six weeks time to the judicial probe committee to submit its report on the death of a protesting farmer, Shubhkaran Singh.Acting Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Justice Lapita Banerji took note of the communication sent by the probe committee, wherein it informed the Court that six weeks would be required to probe …

Thousands of Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing minimum crop prices
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands of Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing minimum crop prices

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI — Thousands of farmers protested in India's capital on Thursday to press their demand for a new law that would guarantee minimum crop prices, after weeks of being blocked from entering the city. Authorities have barricaded highways leading to New Delhi with cement blocks, metal containers, barbed wire and iron spikes to prevent the farmers from entering the …

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-BJP MLA's Plea To Remove Protesters From Delhi Borders; Asks Him To Approach HC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-BJP MLA's Plea To Remove Protesters From Delhi Borders; Asks Him To Approach HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a public interest litigation petition seeking the immediate removal of farmers from the borders of Delhi, amidst the ongoing farmers' protest demanding minimum price guarantees for their crops. It is submitted that such type of protest is direct assault to the rule of law which is the foundation of our democratic country.…The …

Supreme Court allows withdrawal of a plea on farmer protests
10 months ago

Supreme Court allows withdrawal of a plea on farmer protests

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the withdrawal of a petition seeking directions for the Centre to reasonably consider the demands of protesting farmers, even as it warned that petitions on such “serious” issues should not be filed for publicity. Noting that the petition was based on newspaper reports, the bench said, “Don’t come here only for publicity by filing …

Issues related to farmers’ stir serious, don’t file petitions for publicity: SC
10 months ago

Issues related to farmers’ stir serious, don’t file petitions for publicity: SC

Hindustan Times  

Issues related to farmers’ protest are “serious”, the Supreme Court said on Monday and asked a litigant to desist from filing petitions based only on newspaper reports for publicity. Supreme Court of India A bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan, allowed petitioner Agnostos Theos, the managing director of the Sikh Chamber of Commerce, to withdraw his plea that …

Farmers agitation: Congress' Ashok Chandna holds protest in Rajasthan's Bundi
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers agitation: Congress' Ashok Chandna holds protest in Rajasthan's Bundi

India TV News  

Rajasthan Congress MLA Ashok Chandna staged a protest against the government over the MSP issue in Bundi on Wednesday. Internet suspended in Haryana Earlier, the government of Harayana imposed a ban on internet services and bulk SMS in Ambala Sadar, Panjokhra and Naggal regions of Ambala from February 28 to February 29 even as the farmers continue to protest at …

Farmers protest: Internet ban imposed in 2 Punjab districts from Feb 28 to March 1
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers protest: Internet ban imposed in 2 Punjab districts from Feb 28 to March 1

India TV News  

Mobile internet services were banned in Punjab's Patiala and Sangrur from February 28 to March 1 amid the ongoing farmers protest. Image Source : INDIA TVAn official statement on the internet ban in Punjab Internet suspended in Haryana Earlier, the government of Harayana imposed a ban on internet services and bulk SMS in Ambala Sadar, Panjokhra and Naggal regions of …

How farmers’ protests in Europe and India share common ground
10 months, 1 week ago

How farmers’ protests in Europe and India share common ground

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 26, 2024 19:38 IST - 5 MINS READ The current farmers’ protest in Europe and the Indian farmers’ protest in 2020-21 and now again in 2024 have several specific features that reveal their differences, but they have a major commonality—they represent the revolt by farmers against the urban bias in agricultural governance in the industrialised West and …

Farmers' Protest: BJP's Amarinder Singh Slams Haryana Police. Chorus Grows Over WTO Withdrawal Demand
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' Protest: BJP's Amarinder Singh Slams Haryana Police. Chorus Grows Over WTO Withdrawal Demand

ABP News  

Senior BJP leader and former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh expressed strong condemnation towards the Haryana Police for their violent treatment of a farmer during the ongoing farm protest at the Khanauri border. I strongly condemn the barbaric act of violence committed by the Haryana Police on our young farmer Pritpal Singh. I urge Haryana CM @mlkhattar to take strict …

Shubh Karan’s death: Farmers to keep 24x7 vigil at mortuary, say autopsy only after FIR
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Shubh Karan’s death: Farmers to keep 24x7 vigil at mortuary, say autopsy only after FIR

Hindustan Times  

The farmers have started a 24x7 vigil at the Government Rajindra Hospital mortuary where Shubh Karan Singh’s body has been kept following apprehension that the Punjab government might conduct the post-mortem without registering an FIR against those responsible for his death. Farmers hold a candle march in support of 22-year-old protesting farmer Shubh Karan Singh, who died in the clashes …

Farmers Protest: PIL files in Supreme Court court to consider 'reasonable demands'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers Protest: PIL files in Supreme Court court to consider 'reasonable demands'

Op India  

A petition has been filed at the Supreme Court asking for instructions to the Union and State governments to take into account the “reasonable demands” of farmers who are protesting at Punjab-Haryana border and to guarantee their freedom of movement through public transportation across the borders of Delhi. The Public Interest Litigation mentioned, “The respondent governments have employed aggressive and …

Farmers protest: Two Haryana Police personnel died, 30 injured during ‘Delhi Chalo’ march
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers protest: Two Haryana Police personnel died, 30 injured during ‘Delhi Chalo’ march

India TV News  

Farmers protest: The Haryana Police have said that at least two police personnel have died and over 30 cops have been injured in Ambala during the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest march organised by several farmer unions. Cops who died during farmers protest Heera Lal, GRP, Haryana Police SI Kaushal, Haryana Police The police, in its statement, said that the clashes have …

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