Farmers will protest outside houses of BJP-JJP leaders if paddy procurement is delayed: Chaduni
3 years, 3 months ago

Farmers will protest outside houses of BJP-JJP leaders if paddy procurement is delayed: Chaduni

India TV News  

Haryana BKU chief Gurnam Singh Chaduni on Thursday said that farmers will protest outside the houses of MPs, MLAs and other leaders of the ruling BJP-JJP combine in the state if the government fails to begin paddy procurement on October 1. Chaduni said that the Centre has postponed the paddy procurement from October 1 to October 11. He asked the farmers to take their tractor trollies and unload the crop outside the homes of the BJP-JJP leaders, if the government fails to begin procurement on Friday. The Centre on Thursday postponed procurement of kharif paddy in Punjab and Haryana till October 11 as the crop maturity is delayed owing to recent heavy rains.

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Farmers to stage tractor march on Republic Day amid demands for MSP
1 week ago

Farmers to stage tractor march on Republic Day amid demands for MSP

India Today  

With Sanmyukta Kisan Morcha leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's fast unto death entering the 43rd day, farmers have announced a nationwide tractor march on January 26 in protest against the Central government. Before the tractor march on Republic Day, the farmers also plan to burn the drafts of the new farming policy in villages on January 13. 2021 TRACTOR MARCH BY …

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
2 weeks, 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 …

Group of 101 farmers to resume foot march to Delhi on Dec 14: Punjab farmer leader Pandher
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1 month ago

Group of 101 farmers to resume foot march to Delhi on Dec 14: Punjab farmer leader Pandher

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Tuesday said protesting farmers will resume their foot march to Delhi on December 14 as there has been no message so far from the government side for holding talks. Group of 101 farmers to resume foot march to Delhi on Dec 14: Punjab farmer leader Pandher The decision on the march was …

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

Bargarh farmers want Chhattisgarh’s paddy purchase model in Odisha
1 month, 1 week ago

Bargarh farmers want Chhattisgarh’s paddy purchase model in Odisha

New Indian Express  

BARGARH : Amid widespread discontentment among farmers over introduction of grain analyser machines in the kharif procurementseason, a delegation of Jay Kisan Andolan on Friday visited several mandis located in the bordering areas of Chhattisgarh to understand the paddy purchase system of the neighbouring state. The delegation comprised senior farmer leader Siba Prasad Pradhan, Jai Kisan Andolan’s district president Sushil …

In RS, Shivraj Assures MSP For All Crops As Farmers' Delhi March Deferred For Talks With Modi Govt Tomorrow
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1 month, 1 week ago

In RS, Shivraj Assures MSP For All Crops As Farmers' Delhi March Deferred For Talks With Modi Govt Tomorrow

ABP News  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured the Rajya Sabha on Friday that the Narendra Modi government would procure all farm produce at the minimum support price. Highlighting the government's efforts, Chouhan said, “Since 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to calculate the minimum support price by giving 50 per cent profit on cost of production to farmers.” He …

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

Farmers in Bargarh protest delays and irregularities in kharif paddy procurement process
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers in Bargarh protest delays and irregularities in kharif paddy procurement process

New Indian Express  

BARGARH: The kharif paddy procurement process in Bargarh district, which began with high hopes following announcement of the revised minimum support price of Rs 3,100, has been severely hindered over alleged irregularities in token generation system. Farmer leader Hara Bania said farmers had expected the situation to get better after the new government came to power. “Like we have demanded …

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

Delhi braces for another round of farmer protests. What are their demands?
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi braces for another round of farmer protests. What are their demands?

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. “Police are stopping the farmers whereas the farmers want …

Bhartiya Kisan Parishad to begin farmers' march to Delhi from Noida on December 2
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1 month, 1 week ago

Bhartiya Kisan Parishad to begin farmers' march to Delhi from Noida on December 2

Hindustan Times  

Bhartiya Kisan Parishad leader Sukhbir Khalifa on Sunday announced that the farmer organisation's members will begin their march towards Delhi on December 2, demanding compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. BKP leader Sukhbir Khalifa on Sunday announced that the farmer organisation's members will begin their march towards Delhi on December 2. Other farmer organisations including the Kisan Mazdoor …

Expedite paddy procurement, be ready for farmers festival: CM Revanth Reddy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Expedite paddy procurement, be ready for farmers festival: CM Revanth Reddy

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed the district collectors to complete the paddy procurement process at the earliest. During a video conference with district collectors, the CM asked the officials to provide all basic facilities at the procurement centres for the benefit of farmers. He also asked the in-charge ministers and in-charge officers assigned to the districts …

Odisha Minister Patra warns mill owners against purchase of paddy from farmers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Odisha Minister Patra warns mill owners against purchase of paddy from farmers

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Food Supplies minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Saturday warned rice mill owners of serious consequences if they attempted to purchase paddy from farmers. Patra’s warning came following reports that some millers have been purchasing paddy directly from farmers at rates almost half of the enhanced minimum support price of Rs 3,100 per quintal. “It has come to the notice …

Making of a mega paddy procurement crisis
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Making of a mega paddy procurement crisis

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Punjab is on the crest of a paddy procurement crisis — on a scale not witnessed in at least the last two decades. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann recently attributed the delay in evacuation of old stock to late milling during the last marketing season. His finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema sought to score political points by blaming it on …

Telangana government delaying paddy procurement to avoid paying Rs 500 bonus: Bandi Sanjay
2 months ago

Telangana government delaying paddy procurement to avoid paying Rs 500 bonus: Bandi Sanjay

New Indian Express  

KARIMNAGAR: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday alleged the state government was deliberately delaying paddy procurement process as it does not want to pay Rs 500 bonus per quintal of superfine variety grains. Sanjay was interacting with farmers during his visit to paddy procurement centres in Shankarapatnam mandal. Stating that there was no proper …

Visit paddy fields, not Musi: Kishan Reddy
2 months ago

Visit paddy fields, not Musi: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union minister and BJP state president G. Kishan Reddy advised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to begin his proposed padayatra from the paddy fields to know the plight of the farmers and charged that the state government had not yet started the paddy procurement at Indira Kranti Patham centres even two months after farmers got their produce. Many farmers …

Paddy procurement in Punjab going on smoothly, says Centre
2 months ago

Paddy procurement in Punjab going on smoothly, says Centre

The Hindu  

Amid complaints and protests by farmers’ organisations in Punjab that paddy procurement from the State has been delayed, the Centre said on Saturday that the Food Corporation of India and the State agencies have procured 120.67 lakh metric tonnes paddy from the State. The Centre said so far 6.58 lakh farmers in the State have received the benefits of procurement …

Kharif paddy purchase in Odisha's Malkangiri from December 16
2 months ago

Kharif paddy purchase in Odisha's Malkangiri from December 16

New Indian Express  

MALKANGIRI: Kharif paddy procurement in Malkangiri district will start from December 16 and continue till March 31. The decision was taken at the district-level paddy procurement meeting held under the chairmanship of collector Ashish Iswar Patil here on Friday. After procurement, the payment will be credited to the farmers’ accounts online by Bhubaneswar-based Odisha State Cooperative Bank within 24 to …

Farmers, Rice Millers Seek Smooth Paddy Procurement
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers, Rice Millers Seek Smooth Paddy Procurement

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal/Karimnagar: After initial glitches, paddy procurement has gained momentum at various Paddy Purchasing Centres established by the state government in Warangal and Karimnagar districts. Agencies such as Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies, Indira Kranthi Patham, and Farmers Producer Organisations are purchasing paddy on behalf of the government. Special officers appointed by the government have been instructed to expedite the paddy procurement …

Delay in procurement leaves paddy farmers on edge in Warangal
2 months, 1 week ago

Delay in procurement leaves paddy farmers on edge in Warangal

New Indian Express  

WARANGAL: Farmers in the erstwhile Warangal district have begun harvesting paddy crops, bringing large loads to procurement centres in their respective mandals. In Bayyaram mandal, farmers have left their crops soaked in rainwater at an Indira Kranthi Patham centre. Local farmers feel that negligence on the part of the state government and officials has allowed private rice mills to purchase …

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

Amid boycott by arhtiyas, labourers, 730-tonne paddy procured on Day 1
3 months, 1 week ago

Amid boycott by arhtiyas, labourers, 730-tonne paddy procured on Day 1

Hindustan Times  

Amid strike by arhtiyas, labourers and rice mill owners, the Punjab government announced the beginning of the paddy procurement from Tuesday that saw about 1,000-tonne freshly harvested grain reaching the over 1,800 mandis of the state. Muktsar district mandi officer Ahaypal Brar said the authorities have made ample arrangements to purchase 9 lakh tonnes of paddy. “The government may store …

Farmers to hold maha panchayat on September 15 and 22, ask center to open borders to Delhi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers to hold maha panchayat on September 15 and 22, ask center to open borders to Delhi

The Hindu  

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher claimed that the farmer's agitation has been going on since 13 February in Delhi and they are going to have a maha panchayat in Jind on September 15 and in Pipli on September 22. Notably, farmers are protesting at the Shambhu border near Ambala and have been camping there since February 13. Further making demands, …

Bad weather condition delays paddy purchase
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bad weather condition delays paddy purchase

New Indian Express  

JEYPORE: The rabi paddy procurement process scheduled for May 25 has been delayed by a week due to inclement weather conditions in Koraput district, which have halted harvesting in several tribal areas. The tribal areas have been experiencing pre-monsoon showers and Nor’westers for the past week preventing farmers from harvesting the crops due to the risk of damage. Koraput district …

Farmers to hold ’Mahapanchayat’ at Ramlila Maidan on 10 March. 10 developments
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers to hold ’Mahapanchayat’ at Ramlila Maidan on 10 March. 10 developments

Live Mint  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday demanded the registration of a murder case over the death of a protesting farmer on the Punjab-Haryana border and announced a Black Day and a tractor march to condemn the incident. Here are the major developments that happened on Thursday: Farmer leader Avik Saha said after the meeting between SKM National Coordination Committee and …

Tractor march on February 26, kisan rally at Ramlila Maidan on March 14 as farmers protest set to intensify
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tractor march on February 26, kisan rally at Ramlila Maidan on March 14 as farmers protest set to intensify

India TV News  

Farmers protest: Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday announced to conduct a tractor rally on February 26. Farmers leaders yesterday put the 'Delhi Chalo' march on hold for two days after a protester was killed and about 12 police personnel injured in clashes at Khanauri border, one of the two protest sites on the Punjab-Haryana border. Police fired tear gas shells …

Govt hopeful of resolving farmers' protest before wheat procurement season, says Food Secretary
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt hopeful of resolving farmers' protest before wheat procurement season, says Food Secretary

India TV News  

The government is hopeful of resolution of farmers' protest before start of wheat procurement season from March, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra informed on Thursday. The wheat crop is in good condition and procurement may commence early depending on arrivals in growing states, the Food Secretary said. Asked if the wheat procurement will be affected due to the ongoing protest, Chopra …

Farm protest to gain momentum in west UP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farm protest to gain momentum in west UP

Hindustan Times  

MEERUT: The farmers’ movement is expected to intensify in western UP in the coming days after both factions of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha rejected the proposal of the union government to provide time-bound MSP on a few crops. A mahapanchayat convened at BKU’s headquarters in Sisauli town of Muzaffarnagar on February 17 discussed ways and means to extend support to …

Farmer leader's 'whatever happens now' warning to Centre ahead of Feb 21 protest
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmer leader's 'whatever happens now' warning to Centre ahead of Feb 21 protest

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Hours after farmers leading the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation rejected the Centre's proposal to procure pulses, maize and cotton at MSP, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has warned the BJP-led government that it will be responsible for "whatever happens now". "The intention of the government was very clear that they would not let us enter Delhi at any cost.If …

'Govt will be responsible for...', says Farmers leader Pandher as protesters to resume march tomorrow
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Govt will be responsible for...', says Farmers leader Pandher as protesters to resume march tomorrow

India TV News  

Sarwan Singh Pandher, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary on Tuesday said the farmers will resume the 'Delhi Chalo' march tomorrow. Protesting farmers reject govt's proposal Meanwhile, the farmers on Monday rejected the government's proposal to purchase five crops at minimum support price over the period of the next five years and said that "it is not in favour of …

Farmer leaders reject Centre's proposal, to march towards Delhi on Feb 21
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmer leaders reject Centre's proposal, to march towards Delhi on Feb 21

Deccan Chronicle  

Farmer leaders taking part in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest and announced that they will march towards the national capital on Wednesday. "We appeal to the government that either resolve our issues or remove …

Farmers reject Centre’s offer; to resume march to Delhi on February 21
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers reject Centre’s offer; to resume march to Delhi on February 21

The Hindu  

Rejecting the Centre’s offer to procure five crops on minimum support price for five years based on a contract system, protesting farmers in Punjab on February 19 announced that they would restart their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 21. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha — the two umbrella bodies of around 200 farmers’ and farm labourer …

Farmer leaders, Centre hold 4th round of talks as 'Delhi Chalo' protest continues
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmer leaders, Centre hold 4th round of talks as 'Delhi Chalo' protest continues

India Today  

Union Ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, and Nityanand Rai met with farmer leaders on Sunday in Chandigarh for the fourth round of discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing farmers' protest. During the meeting, the Centre sought to establish a consensus on three key issues: ensuring the Minimum Support Price guarantee, implementing recommendations from the Swaminathan Commission, and providing loan waivers …

Bhartiya Kisan Union announces agitation backing protesting farmers from next week
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bhartiya Kisan Union announces agitation backing protesting farmers from next week

India Today  

The Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Naresh Tikait announced on Saturday that farmers will stage dharnas in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand on February 21 to press their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP. Addressing a Panchayat organised at Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait also expressed solidarity with the protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana border and …

Issue ordinance for MSP guarantee, then continue talks, farmers tell Centre
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Issue ordinance for MSP guarantee, then continue talks, farmers tell Centre

The Hindu  

A day ahead of the crucial meeting with the Centre, the protesting farmers from Punjab camping at different locations along the boundary with Haryana on Saturday asked the Union government to bring an ordinance for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price on crops. At Shambhu, addressing a press conference, Sarwan Singh Pandher of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha said the government …

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Fourth round of talks between Centre-farmers to take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Fourth round of talks between Centre-farmers to take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024

The Hindu  

The Bhartiya Kisan Union and the BKU took out a tractor march in Haryana and held dharnas outside the residences of senior BJP leaders in Punjab respectively in support of the protesting farmers. In Punjab, the BKU held dharnas outside the residences of former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh in Patiala, BJP’s Punjab unit chief Sunil Jakhar in Abohar and senior …

Farmers' protest enters Day 5, next round of talks with Centre tomorrow
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers' protest enters Day 5, next round of talks with Centre tomorrow

India Today  

Farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, resumed their protest on the fifth day since they kicked off their 'Delhi Chalo' march on Tuesday over a legal guarantee for minimum support price. FOLLOW HERE FOR FARMERS' PROTEST LIVE BLOG FOR UPDATES FARMERS' PROTEST: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS SO FAR The government representatives will meet farmer leaders on Sunday for a fourth round of …

Farmer protests: Deja vu?
11 months ago

Farmer protests: Deja vu?

Live Mint  

Some farm groups plan to march to Delhi to protest on 13 February. The last time farmers agitated, three years ago, the Centre stood firm against an attempted siege of the capital, but later relented and scrapped the three farm bills they were opposing. There’s no question that India’s farm sector has a problem of incentives misaligned with market forces …

FCI begins direct paddy procurement in Karaikal
11 months, 1 week ago

FCI begins direct paddy procurement in Karaikal

New Indian Express  

KARAIKAL: The Food Corporation of India has started procuring paddy from farmers in Karaikal on Thursday. The food corporation is aiming to directly procure around 3,000 metric tonnes of paddy this year after a modest procurement last year. The Kharif Marketing Season procurement officially began on January 1, but the arrival of paddy at FCI centres commenced on Thursday. The …

Farmers in Odisha agitate over delay in procurement of paddy by govt centres
1 year ago

Farmers in Odisha agitate over delay in procurement of paddy by govt centres

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Despite the Odisha farmers drawing the attention of Governor Raghubar Das to their problems, including delay in paddy procurement at the government-run mandis or procurement centres, they continue to battle the same plights. On Thursday, farmers at Tarabhata mandi at Borigumma in Koraput district on Thursday staged a dharna demanding procurement of their kharif paddy by the state government. …

AP: Will purchase paddy, minister assures farmers
1 year, 1 month ago

AP: Will purchase paddy, minister assures farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Civil Supplies minister Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao on Wednesday assured farmers that the government would purchase inundated paddy without considering that it contains moisture and the farmers need not worry about their damaged paddy. Jagan Mohan Reddy has given instructions to officials to shift the paddy to rice mills and added that the Chief Minister would prevent farmers from …

Paddy purchase declines as farmers hold back in run-up to elections
1 year, 2 months ago

Paddy purchase declines as farmers hold back in run-up to elections

Live Mint  

Government procurement of paddy has fallen as farmers hold back on selling their crop, hoping for sops ahead of Assembly elections in five states this year. The union government, through the federal Food Corporation of India and state agencies, has procured 14.7 million tonnes of paddy in the ongoing kharif marketing season that started on 1 October, as against 15.9 …

Farmers at receiving end, paddy procurement stalled in Sangrur
1 year, 3 months ago

Farmers at receiving end, paddy procurement stalled in Sangrur

Hindustan Times  

Procurement of paddy came to a standstill in Sangrur district on Wednesday after arthiyas went on a strike against the central government for lowering their commission. Heaps of paddy lying in the open at the Sangrur grain market as procurement came to a standstill due to the strike by commission agents on Wednesday. If the old commission method was implemented, …

Farmers protest ‘tardy paddy procurement’ in Karnal
1 year, 3 months ago

Farmers protest ‘tardy paddy procurement’ in Karnal

Hindustan Times  

Alleging tardy procurement of paddy, farmers and arhtiyas on Thursday locked gates of Nigdhu and Taraori grain markets in Karnal district. The protesting farmers alleged that there were only four millers to procure paddy and they are unable to procure the entire produce coming in the mandis leading a space crunch. KU V-C gets 3-year extension KARNAL : Kurukshetra University …

Haryana asks Centre to advance paddy procurement
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana asks Centre to advance paddy procurement

Hindustan Times  

Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala on Monday said the state government has sought permission from the Union government to prepone the procurement of paddy and millets, in view of the farmers’ demands. While the Centre has given directions to start the procurement of paddy and millets from October 1, Chautala, who also holds the portfolio of food, civil supplies …

RJD protest seeking paddy payment enters 42nd day
1 year, 5 months ago

RJD protest seeking paddy payment enters 42nd day

The Hindu  

An indefinite agitation being staged by the Rashtriya Janata Dal in front of the District Collectorate here seeking justice for the paddy farmers entered the 42nd day on Wednesday. Thousands of paddy farmers are yet to get the payment for the second crop paddy procured by the Civil Supplies Corporation. RJD district general secretary A. Vincent said that the State …

Farmers protest against ‘slow pace’ of paddy procurement, demand purchase of entire rain-soaked paddy
1 year, 7 months ago

Farmers protest against ‘slow pace’ of paddy procurement, demand purchase of entire rain-soaked paddy

The Hindu  

Hours after a sudden spell of unseasonal rain lashed parts of the old undivided Warangal and Karimnagar districts in the early hours of Tuesday, irate farmers staged sit-in protests in Manthani of Peddapalli district and Ghanapuram of Jayashankar Bhupalpally district demanding immediate procurement of the rain-soaked paddy to alleviate their woes. A group of farmers dumped their paddy bags on …

Relief to farmers as AP government assures to purchase entire paddy produce
1 year, 8 months ago

Relief to farmers as AP government assures to purchase entire paddy produce

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Civil supplies minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao said that in order to help and rescue farmers from crop losses, the government is purchasing paddy both offline and online. It is taking steps to purchase the entire paddy produce without considering its moisture, brokenness and other such aspects. Jagan Mohan Reddy has instructed officials to purchase the entire paddy stock and …

Farmers' agitation ends in Lakhimpur Kheri after officials meet protesters
2 years, 4 months ago

Farmers' agitation ends in Lakhimpur Kheri after officials meet protesters

The Hindu  

A farmers' agitation seeking the removal of Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra and a law guaranteeing MSP among other demands, was called off Saturday after top district officials met the protesters, Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader Rakesh Tikait said. DistrIct Magistrate Mahendra Bahadur Singh and others arrived at the dharna site around 2.30 p.m. and received a memorandum by the farmers. …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold protest against Punjab government on 3 August
2 years, 5 months ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold protest against Punjab government on 3 August

Firstpost  

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is a member of the SKM, said the farmers will block national highways at three places in Majha, Malwa and Doaba regions on the day of protest Chandigarh: Farmer’s collective Samyukt Kisan Morcha Monday announced it will hold a protest on 3 August against the AAP-led government in Punjab over several issues, including the non-payment of …

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