Protests across Karnataka against farm bills, Land Reforms Act; Cong asks state to withdraw law | 10 points
4 years, 5 months ago

Protests across Karnataka against farm bills, Land Reforms Act; Cong asks state to withdraw law | 10 points

India Today  

Pro-farmer organisations in Karnataka are observing a bandh to protest over the amendments to the APMC and land reforms act. The protests, being staged across Karnataka, are against two amendments to the Karnataka Land Reforms Act and the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act passed by the Karnataka Assembly despite strong objection by the opposition parties, mainly the Congress and JD. Farmer outfits in Karnataka are observing a state-wide bandh on September 28 in protest against the APMC amendments and land reforms Act. Statewide bandh in Karnataka today against #FarmBills, land reform ordinances, amendments to APMC & labour laws pic.twitter.com/691KkEvRJU — ANI September 28, 2020 4.

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Farmers decry neglect of the agriculture sector in the Union Budget
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers decry neglect of the agriculture sector in the Union Budget

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha decried the Center’s failure to prioritise the agriculture sector in the Union Budget for 2025-26 at a district-level farmers’ convention held here on Thursday. Though the NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi claims to give priority to farmers and agriculture, it was not reflected in the Union Budget tabled on February 1, 2025, according …

Congress government including BJP’s controversial farm legislations as reference for KAPC irks farmers’ leaders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress government including BJP’s controversial farm legislations as reference for KAPC irks farmers’ leaders

The Hindu  

The Congress government including controversial farm legislations that had been brought in and later withdrawn by the BJP-led government at the Centre as the reference points for the Karnataka Agriculture Prices Commission has ruffled the feathers of farmers’ leaders and agricultural economists who had expressed their ideological support to the Congress. Taking exception to a reference made to these rolled-back …

Farmers take out procession as Kalaburagi observes partial bandh
2 months ago

Farmers take out procession as Kalaburagi observes partial bandh

The Hindu  

The Kalaburagi bandh call given by farmers organisations demanding better prices for red gram, a special package for affected red gram growers and the strengthening of the Tur Board evoked a mixed response on Wednesday. The bandh call was given by a forum of Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha, All India Kisan Sabha, both factions of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Hasiru …

Farmers’ outfit announces tractor rally and hunger strike demanding MSP law
2 months ago

Farmers’ outfit announces tractor rally and hunger strike demanding MSP law

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu chapter of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has announced a State-wide tractor rally on January 26 and a hunger strike in Chennai on January 22 to express solidarity with the fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal in Punjab and to press for the legalisation on Minimum Support Price for crops. Pandian, Co-ordinator of SKM Tamil Nadu chapter, along …

Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 11, 2025 15:12 IST - 9 MINS READ Farmers agitating on the border of Punjab and Haryana at Khanauri and Shambhu for a legally guaranteed minimum support price for all crops have once again become a talking point. Unlike the farmers’ agitation of 2020-21, which was led by more than 500 farmer and peasant fronts across the …

State denied opportunity to present its stand at meet convened by Union Agriculture Minister: P. Prasad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

State denied opportunity to present its stand at meet convened by Union Agriculture Minister: P. Prasad

The Hindu  

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has alleged that the State was not given an opportunity to highlight the problems faced by its farm sector at a virtual meeting convened by Union Agriculture Minister Shivaraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday ahead of Union Budget 2025-26. He alleged that the virtual meeting with State Agriculture Ministers was merely intended to create the impression that …

Farmers' protest to gain momentum with Rakesh Tikait's support
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Farmers protest over neglect of Upper Krishna Project, threaten to launch stir for statehood
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers protest over neglect of Upper Krishna Project, threaten to launch stir for statehood

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing protest against the state government over its alleged neglect of the Upper Krishna Project in Bagalkot district, the farmers have threatened to begin a protest demanding a separate statehood for North Karnataka if the demands are not fulfilled. Hundreds of farmers from across Bagalkot have been protesting since November 29 at the deputy commissioner’s office and the …

Farmers stage protest in Mysuru against arrest of Dallewal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers stage protest in Mysuru against arrest of Dallewal

The Hindu  

Farmers representing Karnataka Sugarcane Growers’ Association of Karnataka staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Mysuru on Tuesday condemning the arrest of national leader of farmers Jagjit Singh Dallewal near Punjab-Haryana orders. Mr. Dallewal, who is the coordinator of Samyukta Kisan Morcha, was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday ahead of the start of his …

Protest planned against ‘anti-farmer, anti-worker’ policies of Centre on November 26
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Protest planned against ‘anti-farmer, anti-worker’ policies of Centre on November 26

The Hindu  

The leaders of Kula Vyatireka Porata Sangham have given a call for a protest on November 26 against what they called the Centre’s ‘anti-farmer, anti-worker and anti-people policies’. In a statement, KVPS State president O. Nallappa and general secretary Andhra Malyadri said the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had announced their decision to intensify their agitation in support …

BJP protests Waqf land notices, accuses Congress of hurting farmers in Karnataka
4 months ago

BJP protests Waqf land notices, accuses Congress of hurting farmers in Karnataka

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party escalated its protests against the Congress-led Karnataka government on Friday, holding agitations across the state over the controversial Waqf land claim issue. Over the past few months, farmers in multiple districts across Karnataka came forward alleging that their lands were incorrectly marked as Waqf properties, prompting widespread outrage. Vijayendra said, “In the name of Waqf, poor …

Karnataka halts property mutations, withdraws notices amid Waqf land dispute
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka halts property mutations, withdraws notices amid Waqf land dispute

India Today  

The Karnataka government has issued a directive to halt all property mutation processes connected to the alleged registration of farmers' land and other private properties under the Waqf Board. The Chief Minister has also asked officials to ensure that no action is taken against farmers actively cultivating lands involved in the dispute, offering them relief amid fears of losing their …

Farmers demand withdrawal of Land Consolidation Act
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers demand withdrawal of Land Consolidation Act

The Hindu  

The Coordination Committee of All Farmers’ Associations of Tamil Nadu has urged the State government to withdraw the Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation Act, 2023 as it is “detrimental” to agriculture operations, particularly in Delta districts. Pandian told presspersons on Thursday that by notifying this Act in the gazette, the State government had created a situation wherein industries, particularly corporates could …

New Law Enables Andhra Pradesh Farmers to Access Lands, Lay Roads
7 months ago

New Law Enables Andhra Pradesh Farmers to Access Lands, Lay Roads

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Section 251 of the AP Tenant Farmers’ Act prohibits farmers from denying other farmers access to their lands for carrying out agricultural activities. Farmers will have to allow neighbouring farmers to construct new roads for reaching their fields so that they can transport agricultural equipment and carry out their farm work without any impediments. Further, Section 251 enables affected …

VHP seeks action against those involved in illegal beef trade
7 months, 3 weeks ago

VHP seeks action against those involved in illegal beef trade

The Hindu  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Bajrang Dal, and the Hindu Jagarana Vedike have threatened of launching a district-wide protest if the Dakshina Kannada administration fails to take action against those involved in illegal beef trade. Talking to reporters here on Thursday, Puneetraj Attavar, Bajang Dal Mangaluru division convener, said that following a tip-off by the Bajrang Dal activists, the Mangaluru …

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

Bhartiya Kisan Union announces agitation backing protesting farmers from next week
1 year, 1 month 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 …

In solidarity with farmers: KRRKS members stage protest in Kalaburagi
1 year, 1 month ago

In solidarity with farmers: KRRKS members stage protest in Kalaburagi

The Hindu  

Condemning the attacks on farmers marching towards Delhi and lobbing of teargas shells, the members of State Committee of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Yuvajana Seva Sangha staged a protest outside the Kalaburagi MP’s office on the Mini Vidhana Soudha premises on Saturday. Chandu Jadhav, sangha president, and secretary Sunil M. Manpade criticised the BJP-led government at Centre for thwarting attempts by …

Issue ordinance for MSP guarantee, then continue talks, farmers tell Centre
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Bharat bandh today: Farmers' protest impact in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
1 year, 1 month ago

Bharat bandh today: Farmers' protest impact in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Bharat Bandh today: Thousands of farmers across the country have called for a ‘Bharat Bandh’ or nationwide strike on Friday in order to protest and press their host of unmet demands before the Centre. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 37 farm unions, along with central trade unions, have called for Bharat bandh on Friday to press for …

Farmers’ protest Live Updates, Bharat Bandh: Internet shutdown extended in Haryana
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers’ protest Live Updates, Bharat Bandh: Internet shutdown extended in Haryana

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has said it will intensify agitation in the coming days as farmers’ groups, along with trade unions and others, observed ‘Bharat Bandh’. In a statement issued on the day of the bandh, the SKM also accused the Union government of “vitiating the atmosphere on farmers’ issues” by not keeping its promises made when the 2020-21 sit-in …

Farming consensus: On the government and the farmers on protest
1 year, 1 month ago

Farming consensus: On the government and the farmers on protest

The Hindu  

Farmers from Punjab, in their thousands, have assembled at three points along the border with Haryana, where they have been stopped from marching to Delhi. The protesters are demanding legally guaranteed MSP for crops, debt waiver, cancellation of international agreements impacting the agriculture sector, and a minimum pension of ₹5,000 for farmers and agriculture labour. Some of these demands were …

India farmers march: What are their demands? Why is gov’t blocking roads?
1 year, 1 month ago

India farmers march: What are their demands? Why is gov’t blocking roads?

Al Jazeera  

Farmers are demanding a legal minimum price for their crops as they march to New Delhi and ask government to fulfill its promises. The SKM played a key role in the 2020-2021 protests that forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repeal three farm laws that farmers feared would have benefitted corporations at their expense. https://t.co/hCL3AEE2Ks — Devinder Sharma February 13, …

Farmers' collective writes letter to PM Modi, urges action on broken promises and repressive measures
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers' collective writes letter to PM Modi, urges action on broken promises and repressive measures

New Indian Express  

The collective in its letter expressed deep regret over the union government’s approach of not solving the problems promised by the government and has been hesitant to talk with SKM while more interested in dividing farmers groups. The SKM gave call for an Industrial / Sectoral Strike and Grameen Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024 in support of the 21 …

Farmer protests: Deja vu?
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Uttarakhand bans sale of land to outsiders for agriculture, horticulture purposes: All you need to know
1 year, 2 months ago

Uttarakhand bans sale of land to outsiders for agriculture, horticulture purposes: All you need to know

India TV News  

Dehradun: Outsiders will not be able to buy land for agriculture or horticulture purposes in Uttarakhand, the state government has informed in a new order. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led BJP government has asked all District Magistrates to deny attempts by outsiders to buy land for these purposes until a five-member drafting committee examines the report by the committee on …

Farmers sit-in protest continue for second day in Punjab, Haryana
1 year, 3 months ago

Farmers sit-in protest continue for second day in Punjab, Haryana

The Hindu  

Farmers from Punjab and Haryana continued their protest for the second day near Chandigarh under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha over the pending demands of farmers, including legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price. Farmers from different parts of States gathered in Mohali, Punjab and Panchkula, Haryana following nationwide protest call given by the SKM. Farmer leader Harmeet Singh …

Andhra Pradesh farmers launch two-day protest against Union government policies
1 year, 3 months ago

Andhra Pradesh farmers launch two-day protest against Union government policies

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sanghala Samanvya Samithi launched a two-day protest against the Union government’s policies in Vijayawada on Monday. Addressing the gathering, Samithi convener and former Minister Vadde Shobhanadreeswara Rao said that the protest is being organised by them in association with Trade Unions’ Ikya Vedika. About one-and-a-half lakh farmers committed suicide in the country after Prime Minister Narendra …

State government urged to repeal Land Consolidation (Special Projects) Act
1 year, 4 months ago

State government urged to repeal Land Consolidation (Special Projects) Act

The Hindu  

Cauvery Rights Retrieval Committee has called upon the State government to withdraw the Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation Act, 2023, for the benefit of farmers and to facilitate unhindered agricultural activities. Addressing the media here on Wednesday, committee coordinator, P. Maniarasan welcomed the granting of conditional bail to 20 farmers arrested in connection with the ongoing protest against acquisition of fertile …

'Will lock power firms if electricity not given to farmers': Bommai warns Karnataka govt
1 year, 5 months ago

'Will lock power firms if electricity not given to farmers': Bommai warns Karnataka govt

India TV News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday warned the state government that the Bhartiya Janta Party will lock the offices of the Electricity Supply Companies across the state if farmers are not provided continuous power supply for seven hours in three phases. Bommai attacked the state government and said that the duty of the government was to ensure the …

Farmers’ body demands immediate intervention of State, Central governments
1 year, 6 months ago

Farmers’ body demands immediate intervention of State, Central governments

The Hindu  

Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha in association with Hasiru Sene has demanded the immediate intervention of State and the Union governments into the challenges currently encountered by farmers community. A group of national farmers’ leaders who addressed a media conference here on Saturday expressed concerns about the life and welfare of farmers who are currently exposed to a several issues including …

Bill tabled in Karnataka Assembly to roll back BJP govt.’s APMC Act
1 year, 8 months ago

Bill tabled in Karnataka Assembly to roll back BJP govt.’s APMC Act

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Agricultural Produce Marketing Bill, 2023, was tabled in the Legislative Assembly for scrapping the amendments introduced by the previous BJP government. Moreover, the APMC’s income has come down sharply in view of the trade taking place outside the market yards, the Bill said. The Bill said unlike in the market yards, there was no mechanism for resolving disputes …

No proposal to repeal anti-cow slaughter Act, says Karnataka Minister
1 year, 8 months ago

No proposal to repeal anti-cow slaughter Act, says Karnataka Minister

The Hindu  

Despite the Karnataka government stating that there is no proposal to repeal the anti-cow slaughter Act of 2020, since the pros and cons are still under discussion, the Opposition BJP, seeking a firm commitment from the State government, stalled the Legislative Council proceedings on July 5, accusing the government of allowing illegal cow slaughter in the State. Referring to Animal …

Karnataka: Seers warn govt against repealing religious conversion, cow slaughter laws
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Seers warn govt against repealing religious conversion, cow slaughter laws

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: A conclave of a group of seers and pontiffs of various Hindu mutts of Dakshina Kannada district has decided to strongly oppose the state government’s move to repeal amendments to the anti-cow slaughter and anti-conversion laws. They urged the government to refrain from making changes to the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act and the Karnataka …

Congress not walking the talk on repealing Karnataka anti-cow slaughter law
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress not walking the talk on repealing Karnataka anti-cow slaughter law

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 29, 2023 11:00 IST - 9 MINS READ In a Cabinet meeting on June 15, the Congress government in Karnataka decided to repeal two contentious laws passed by the previous BJP government—the Karnataka APMC Act, 2020, and the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, 2022 —in the forthcoming session of the Legislative Assembly, slated …

Congress stages protest against Centre for denying rice to Karnataka; BJP holds counter stir
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress stages protest against Centre for denying rice to Karnataka; BJP holds counter stir

The Hindu  

The ruling Congress in Karnataka staged protests on Tuesday in all district headquarters against the Centre for “denying” selling rice for the State’s Anna Bhagya scheme, which promises 10 kg rice to each member of families living below the poverty line and Antyodaya card holders. Meanwhile, the BJP held a parallel protest in Bengaluru against what they called Congress’ effort …

Decision to repeal APMC (Amendment) Act welcomed by KPRS
1 year, 9 months ago

Decision to repeal APMC (Amendment) Act welcomed by KPRS

The Hindu  

The Hassan district unit of the Karnataka Pranta Raita Sangha has welcomed the State government’s decision to withdraw the amendments to the Agriculture Produce Marketing Act, 2017, passed during the BJP regime. In a press release issued on Friday, KPRS Hassan district unit president H.R. Naveen Kumar and secretary Vasanth Kumar said the farmers had opposed the amendments to the …

Kurubur Shanthakumar-led farmers’ group opposes withdrawal of anti-cattle slaughter law
1 year, 9 months ago

Kurubur Shanthakumar-led farmers’ group opposes withdrawal of anti-cattle slaughter law

The Hindu  

The Federation of Farmers’ Associations of Karnataka, led by Kurubur Shanthakumar, has opposed any move to withdraw the anti-cattle slaughter law prevailing in the State. Briefing reporters after launching a campaign to save cows in Mysuru on Tuesday, Mr. Shanthakumar took serious exception to Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture K. Venkatesh’s statement raising questions over the absence of provision …

BJP-Congress Slugfest Over Anti-Cow Slaughter Law in Karnataka: What's the Row? EXPLAINED
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP-Congress Slugfest Over Anti-Cow Slaughter Law in Karnataka: What's the Row? EXPLAINED

News 18  

The statement made by Animal Husbandry Minister K. Venkatesh suggesting the withdrawal of the anti-cow slaughter legislation has sparked a political battle in Karnataka. Amid the development, let’s take at the anti-cow slaughter legislation and its various aspects in the state: The Anti-Cow Slaughter Law in Karnataka The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, which was …

Karnataka BJP to Stage Protests Against Minister's 'Why Can't Cows be Slaughtered' Remark
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka BJP to Stage Protests Against Minister's 'Why Can't Cows be Slaughtered' Remark

News 18  

Karnataka BJP has called for a state-wide protest on Monday against Minister for Animal Husbandry K. Venkatesh’s statement asking “why can’t cows be slaughtered?” The protest will be staged at all party district headquarters. Besides, the party plans to organise a large-scale protest in Bengaluru on Tuesday in which all legislators, former ministers and prominent BJP leaders are expected to …

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 | Congress releases manifesto, promises to repeal ‘anti-people laws’ passed by BJP
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 | Congress releases manifesto, promises to repeal ‘anti-people laws’ passed by BJP

The Hindu  

Releasing its manifesto for Karnataka Assembly elections on May 2, the Congress promised to repeal all “anti people and unjust laws” enacted by the BJP government within one year of forming the government, scrap National Education Policy, and accept the caste census report, besides reiterating it’s five “guarantees” announced earlier. The caste census report will be implemented.” The Congress announced …

BKU Ekta (Ugrahan) holds protest outside DC Office in Ludhiana
1 year, 11 months ago

BKU Ekta (Ugrahan) holds protest outside DC Office in Ludhiana

Hindustan Times  

Farmers under the banner of Bhartiya Kisan Union Ekta on Thursday staged a protest outside the deputy commissioner’s office, Ludhiana, against the central government’s decision to cut wheat price based on wheat discolouration. Bhartiya Kisan Union Ekta holding a protest outside the DC in Ludhiana on Thursday. BKU Ekta district president Charan Singh Noorpara and district general secretary Sudagar Singh …

‘Main Election Issue’: Karnataka Farmers To Protest Before Assembly Session
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Main Election Issue’: Karnataka Farmers To Protest Before Assembly Session

The Quint  

With elections due in two months, farmers' organisations in Karnataka are set to revive an agitation against the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state. The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene have decided to relaunch a protest and have called a meeting of their state committee on Tuesday, 31 January, to chart out the agitation plan. The Karnataka …

2020: Farmers take the country by storm
2 years, 7 months ago

2020: Farmers take the country by storm

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 15, 2022 06:00 IST The farmers’ protests, which began in Delhi on November 26, 2020, have been called by some observers as the “largest and longest peasants’ struggle in the history of modern India”. These were the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act, the Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and the Farm Services Act, and the Essential …

Farmers protest against KIADB land acquisition in Devanahalli nears 100 days
2 years, 8 months ago

Farmers protest against KIADB land acquisition in Devanahalli nears 100 days

The Hindu  

Farmers’ day-and-night protest at Channarayapatna hobli of Devanahalli taluk to save their land from acquisition by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board is nearing 100 days. Farmers have been demanding the State government to withdraw the notification for acquiring 1,777 acres of land spread in 13 villages for an industrial project. When The Hindu visited the site on Wednesday, the …

Why KCR's party is targeting Modi government on paddy procurement from Telangana
2 years, 11 months ago

Why KCR's party is targeting Modi government on paddy procurement from Telangana

India Today  

On April 4, Telangana’s ruling party, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, launched protests at all mandal headquarters against the Union government’s stance on paddy procurement from the state. Telangana’s demand was that the Union government procure paddy produced in the rabi season from the state under the National Food Security Act. KTR, who is the son of Telangana chief minister K. …

No Spillover From Punjab, Haryana Begs The Question: What Actually Powered Farmers' Protest?
3 years ago

No Spillover From Punjab, Haryana Begs The Question: What Actually Powered Farmers' Protest?

News 18  

Two issues dominated the political discourse in 2020–21; the pandemic and the farmers’ protest against the reform-oriented farm laws. The share of the labour force in the agriculture sector in all these three regions of the country is the lowest amongst large states and significantly lower than the national average. Using the unit-level data on the current weekly status of …

Karnataka Govt Moves High Court Seeking Modification Of Order Directing No Coercive Action Against Cattle Transport Till Rules Are Made
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Govt Moves High Court Seeking Modification Of Order Directing No Coercive Action Against Cattle Transport Till Rules Are Made

Live Law  

The Karnataka Government has moved an application before the High Court, seeking to modify its order dated January 20 restraining any coercive action for violation of Section 5 of the then Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Ordinance, 2020, till the rules are brought into force. Thereafter, by notification dated 24.05.2021 published in the Gazette dated 25.05.2021, the …

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