Delhi govt evading its responsibilities: Haryana minister Dalal
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi govt evading its responsibilities: Haryana minister Dalal

Hindustan Times  

Agriculture minister JP Dalal on Saturday hit out at Delhi government over its ministers’ claim that the Haryana government had prevented water from the Hathnikund barrage from entering Uttar Pradesh, instead diverting it into Yamuna river. Dalal’s comments came after Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi Singh blamed the Haryana government for the flood-like situation in Delhi. “The Haryana government had prevented water from the Hathnikund barrage from entering UP and Haryana, and directed it into the Yamuna. Haryana home minister Anil Vij had also slammed the Delhi government over its remarks.

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Haryana closed barrage gates releasing water to city, says Atishi; Cong., BJP corner AAP govt.
6 months ago

Haryana closed barrage gates releasing water to city, says Atishi; Cong., BJP corner AAP govt.

The Hindu  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Sunday alleged that the city is not getting its share of the Yamuna water as BJP-ruled Haryana has “closed” all gates of Hathnikund barrage from where water is released to the Capital. Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav also said Ms. Atishi was indulging in “political showmanship” and she should have instead taken effective steps to …

Haryana govt. has closed all gates of barrage that releases water to Delhi: AAP’s Atishi
6 months ago

Haryana govt. has closed all gates of barrage that releases water to Delhi: AAP’s Atishi

The Hindu  

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on June 23 said the Haryana government has closed all gates of Hathnikund Barrage that is used to release water for Delhi, and added that she will continue her indefinite hunger strike over it. Ms. Atishi's indefinite hunger strike to demand water for Delhi, which is under the grip of a severe water crisis and scorching …

Delhi Water Crisis: 'Haryana government stopped the rightful water of Delhi' Claims Sanjay Singh
6 months ago

Delhi Water Crisis: 'Haryana government stopped the rightful water of Delhi' Claims Sanjay Singh

ABP News  

Sanjay Singh Statement On Delhi Water Crisis: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding the Delhi water crisis. BJP leaders say that the Haryana government should get the rightful water of Delhi. While BJP is accusing Delhi government of mismanagement and corruption, AAP leaders say that BJP people do not want to provide …

Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of orchestrating water crisis in Delhi, BJP reacts
6 months, 1 week ago

Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of orchestrating water crisis in Delhi, BJP reacts

India TV News  

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over its protests against the Delhi government, accusing it of "orchestrating" the water crisis in the national capital. "BJP- Targeting BJP over the recent vandalisation at Chhattarpur Jal Board office, AAP Rajya Sabha MP said, "How the people of Delhi would …

Centre’s help sought to get Yamuna water: Delhi Minister Atishi
6 months, 1 week ago

Centre’s help sought to get Yamuna water: Delhi Minister Atishi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : Delhi Water Minister Atishi said on Saturday that the city’s water production has dropped to 932 MGD due to “inadequate inflow of water into Yamuna from Haryana.” Atishi said the water level at the Wazirabad barrage had plunged six feet to 668.5, and the water received from the Munak canal reached 902 cusecs. She said Himachal Pradesh …

Delhi Water Crisis: Supreme Court Directs Delhi Govt To Approach Yamuna River Board For Assistance
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Water Crisis: Supreme Court Directs Delhi Govt To Approach Yamuna River Board For Assistance

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday wrapped the Himachal Pradesh government for making misleading and 'incorrect' statements in court that it has surplus water of 137 cusec that it can release to Delhi government to deal with the water crisis if Haryana government allows passage. The Delhi government led by AAP had approached the top court seeking direction to BJP led …

As Supreme Court Slams Govt Over ‘Wastage’, A Look At Delhi Water Crisis, And The 'Tanker Mafia'
6 months, 1 week ago

As Supreme Court Slams Govt Over ‘Wastage’, A Look At Delhi Water Crisis, And The 'Tanker Mafia'

News 18  

The heatwave is back in Delhi after a short spell of rain and thunderstorm a couple of weeks ago. The Supreme Court on Wednesday took up the issue, and lambasted the AAP government in Delhi for wastage of water and ‘tanker mafia’ in the capital. The Delhi Jal Board’s summer bulletin on Tuesday reported that Delhi’s total water production was …

Delhi getting its share of water, says Raj Niwas; L-G lying: AAP
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi getting its share of water, says Raj Niwas; L-G lying: AAP

The Hindu  

Saxena dials Haryana CM over water crisis; Raj Niwas says ‘tanker mafia’ behind shortage The ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday accused Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena of “lying” after Raj Niwas said the Capital was getting its share of water from BJP-ruled Haryana and held the Delhi government responsible for the shortage. In a statement, the L-G office said Mr. Saxena …

Haryana govt 'deliberately', 'illegally' halting water supplies to Delhi: Atishi
6 months, 1 week ago

Haryana govt 'deliberately', 'illegally' halting water supplies to Delhi: Atishi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Tuesday slammed the Haryana government and alleged that it was 'deliberately' and 'illegally' halting the water supply to the capital. Citing an affidavit submitted by the Haryana government in the Supreme Court, the minister said, "The Haryana government has been lying that they have released adequate supply water to Delhi. According to the …

BJP seeks special assembly session to discuss Delhi 'water crisis', blames AAP govt 'mismanagement'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP seeks special assembly session to discuss Delhi 'water crisis', blames AAP govt 'mismanagement'

The Hindu  

The BJP on June 8 demanded that the Delhi Assembly Speaker call a special session of the House to discuss the prevailing "water crisis" in the city that it blamed on the AAP government's "mismanagement". BJP Chief Whip in the Delhi Assembly, Ajay Mahawar, in a letter to Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, said the whole of Delhi is struggling with …

Haryana not releasing water meant for Delhi: AAP minister Atishi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana not releasing water meant for Delhi: AAP minister Atishi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Water Minister Atishi said on Friday that the Haryana government is “not releasing” the water for the city despite the Supreme Court’s orders. Atishi’s remarks came a day after the apex court directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water to Delhi and asked Haryana to facilitate its flow. Delhi BJP president Virendra …

Haryana stopping water, says Delhi; ‘cheap politics’, responds state
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana stopping water, says Delhi; ‘cheap politics’, responds state

Hindustan Times  

Delhi water minister Atishi on Friday said the Haryana government was “conspiring against Delhi” by releasing less water into the Yamuna, depleting water levels in the river over the last five days — the latest allegation on the water dispute between the two states. The data shared by the minister ssuggested that from June 2 to 7, the water level …

SC asks Himachal to release water for city, Haryana to let it pass
6 months, 2 weeks ago

SC asks Himachal to release water for city, Haryana to let it pass

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water to Delhi by Friday, while also instructing Haryana to facilitate the release through the Wazirabad barrage, ensuring the water reaches the Capital immediately to mitigate the shortage of drinking water. It pointed out that since Himachal Pradesh has shown willingness to …

Atishi writes to Haryana CM over low Yamuna water flow, alleges BJP of hatching conspiracy ahead of voting
7 months ago

Atishi writes to Haryana CM over low Yamuna water flow, alleges BJP of hatching conspiracy ahead of voting

India TV News  

Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi on Wednesday wrote a letter to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, regarding the low Yamuna's water flow from his state to Delhi. BJP hatches 'water conspiracy ahead of voting in Delhi: Atishi The letter was written hours after she alleged that the BJP has hatched a "new conspiracy" to target AAP and through its Haryana …

As Yamuna pollution makes headlines ahead of Chhath Puja, AAP repeats its old blame game
1 year, 1 month ago

As Yamuna pollution makes headlines ahead of Chhath Puja, AAP repeats its old blame game

Op India  

Blame is the weapon of the incompetent. A prime example of this is Delhi Education Minister Atishi’s statement blaming Uttar Pradesh for the alarming pollution in the Yamuna River. In the next two days, the toxic foam will completely vanish…But I would like to urge the Uttar Pradesh government to not send its polluted water to Delhi.” #WATCH | On …

Will fresh spell of flood impact water supply in Delhi? AAP Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj's reply
1 year, 5 months ago

Will fresh spell of flood impact water supply in Delhi? AAP Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj's reply

India TV News  

AAP Minister and Delhi Jal Board Chairman Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday visited the Wazirabad water treatment plant amid anticipation of a fresh spell of flood in the wake of a surge in water level in Yamuna in Delhi. "The Delhi Jal Board has made embankments and reinforcement at vulnerable spots.Last time, water had seeped into the pumps and three water …

Delhi Govt on High Alert Due to Surge in Discharge of Water from Hathnikund Barrage into Yamuna, Says Atishi
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Govt on High Alert Due to Surge in Discharge of Water from Hathnikund Barrage into Yamuna, Says Atishi

News 18  

Revenue Minister Atishi on Saturday said the Delhi government is on high alert due to discharge of over 2 lakh cusecs of water from the Hathnikund Barrage into the Yamuna. Some parts of Yamuna Khadar might get inundated if the water level in the river rises to 206.7 metres but the government is ready for evacuation, she said in a …

Delhi government on high alert due to surge in discharge of water from Hathnikund Barrage into Yamuna River
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi government on high alert due to surge in discharge of water from Hathnikund Barrage into Yamuna River

India TV News  

Yamuna river water level: Delhi government on high alert due to surge in discharge of water from Hathnikund Barrage into Yamuna River Revenue Minister Atishi today said the Delhi government is on high alert due to discharge of over 2 lakh cusecs of water from the Hathnikund Barrage into the Yamuna. Some parts of Yamuna Khadar might get inundated if …

Delhi vs Haryana: Why Hathnikund Barrage is Caught in Storm as the Yamuna Swells
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi vs Haryana: Why Hathnikund Barrage is Caught in Storm as the Yamuna Swells

The Quint  

Built on the Yamuna river, the Hathnikund barrage is located on the border of Haryana's Yamuna Nagar and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. Water from the Hathnikund barrage is released in three directions: Eastern Yamuna Canal: With a capacity of around 7,000 cusecs, the water is diverted towards UP for irrigation purposes. Western Yamuna Canal: This canal, which has a capacity …

Hooda slams Haryana government over water tariff hike
1 year, 5 months ago

Hooda slams Haryana government over water tariff hike

Hindustan Times  

Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday criticised the BJP-led government for effecting a 25% hike in water tariff. Hooda in a statement said people of the state were already facing the brunt of skyrocketing inflation and this hike will hit them further. “On the contrary, the government is adding to people’s troubles,” he said. “People were facing …

Delhi floods: Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi Marlena for playing politics
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods: Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi Marlena for playing politics

Op India  

On Sunday, BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party politicians for blaming other States for flooding in Delhi and Punjab. We experience pain and misery beyond human imagination, yet we do not blame others.” Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasised, “Because we know that nature does not recognise geography.” The development comes days …

‘Not a natural calamity’: Delhi, Haryana continue to clash over Hathnikund water
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Not a natural calamity’: Delhi, Haryana continue to clash over Hathnikund water

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday reiterated its allegations that the flooding of the Yamuna in Delhi was not a natural calamity, but was caused by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Haryana government releasing water from the Hathnikund barrage only towards the Capital, instead of releasing water equitably into other canals. The Haryana government hit back, calling the allegations baseless, accusing …

Delhi Floods Caused Under Conspiracy by BJP, Claims AAP
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Floods Caused Under Conspiracy by BJP, Claims AAP

News 18  

Delhi Cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday alleged that floods in the city were caused by the BJP-led Centre and Haryana government wilfully releasing water towards the national capital. Addressing a press conference here, Bharadwaj said it has not rained in Delhi in the last 3-4 days, yet still, the water level in Yamuna reached 208.66 metres. As part of …

‘We don't blame anyone': Haryana minister hits back at AAP over Delhi floods
1 year, 5 months ago

‘We don't blame anyone': Haryana minister hits back at AAP over Delhi floods

Hindustan Times  

Haryana home minister Anil Vij on Saturday hit back at the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government over the flood situation in Delhi. Delhi floods LIVE coverage Haryana home minister Anil Vij. Vij's statement comes in response to the attacks by Delhi minister Atishi who questioned the Haryana government why all water from the Hathnikund Barrage was released only for the …

Not just Yamuna, backflow from dozens of drains flooded Delhi
1 year, 5 months ago

Not just Yamuna, backflow from dozens of drains flooded Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The road leading to ITO and Rajghat were among new parts of the city to go under waist-deep waters after drains that emptied into the Yamuna began flowing back on Friday, even as the swollen river itself began receding but only by fractions of a metre every hour. A man walks through a flooded alley at a residential colony, after …

Water from Haryana barrage sent to Delhi ‘intentionally’: AAP's Sanjay Singh
1 year, 5 months ago

Water from Haryana barrage sent to Delhi ‘intentionally’: AAP's Sanjay Singh

Hindustan Times  

With the Yamuna river in Delhi flowing above the danger mark for days creating flood-like situation across the city, Aam Aadmi Party on Friday alleged that the BJP through its government in Haryana is "intentionally" diverting the water to the national capital. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh Addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay …

Yamuna floods Rajghat, reaches Supreme Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Yamuna floods Rajghat, reaches Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Yamuna continued to be in spate on Friday, with its waters making their way further into the city, flooding Rajghat and reaching the gates of the Supreme Court. River, drains flood city The city administration had its hands full as the Indraprastha water regulator, located near the busy Income Tax Office junction and managed by the Irrigation and Flood …

ITO barrage under Haryana govt, but it doesn’t care: Arvind Kejriwal on floods
1 year, 5 months ago

ITO barrage under Haryana govt, but it doesn’t care: Arvind Kejriwal on floods

Live Mint  

As the Yamuna floodwaters submerged the busy ITO intersection, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Haryana government, saying that the barrage is in their control but “it has no interest”. Speaking after taking stock of the situation at Delhi’s ITO, Arvind Kejriwal said, “ITO barrage under Haryana govt's control but it has no interest. Will request …

Kejriwal seeks NDRF, Army's help as Yamuna threatens to flood Supreme Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Kejriwal seeks NDRF, Army's help as Yamuna threatens to flood Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday said that the water of the Yamuna River still entering through a breach at a regulator of the Irrigation and Flood Control Department. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal with Delhi health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj at Wazirabad water treatment plant in New Delhi on Thursday. The compromised regulator allowed the Yamuna water to flow back …

Delhi floods Highlights: Incessant rainfall leads to waterlogging, floods as Yamuna swells
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods Highlights: Incessant rainfall leads to waterlogging, floods as Yamuna swells

India TV News  

Weather HIGHLIGHTS: The water level in Yamuna, which stood at 208.63 metres at 10 pm on Thursday, went down to 208.40 at 9 am in the morning today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also made phone calls to Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inquire about the flood situation in Delhi. Meanwhile, a flood situation …

Delhi floods: Yamuna water reaches Supreme Court, Rajghat submerged | WATCH
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods: Yamuna water reaches Supreme Court, Rajghat submerged | WATCH

India TV News  

Delhi floods: The flood water from Yamuna has seriously affected the normal life of people in the national capital. Delhi authorities have said that there could be drinking water issues in some areas of the national capital as the Delhi govt decided to cut down supply by 25 pc following the closure of three water treatment plants- Wazirabad, Chandrawal and …

AAP, BJP spar over release of water from Hathnikund, ITO barrages
1 year, 5 months ago

AAP, BJP spar over release of water from Hathnikund, ITO barrages

The Hindu  

With the rising water level of the Yamuna causing flooding in many parts of the city, AAP and the BJP continued to spar on Thursday after 1.62 lakh cusecs of water was released from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana. Hitting back, Devender Singh, Haryana CM’s adviser, said AAP’s allegation was “absolutely false” as Hathnikund is a barrage and there is …

Holding Excess Water in Hathnikund Barrage Could Lead to Bigger Damage: Haryana Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Holding Excess Water in Hathnikund Barrage Could Lead to Bigger Damage: Haryana Minister

News 18  

Amid the blame game over water flow from the Hathnikund barrage increasing the Yamuna level in Delhi, Haryana Education Minister Kanwar Pal Thursday said not releasing excess water from the barrage could lead to a ”bigger damage”. ”When there are floods or heavy rains as we not releasing excess water from the barrage could lead to a ”bigger damage”.saw in …

Yamuna flows at a record high level in Delhi as water spills onto the streets of the capital
1 year, 5 months ago

Yamuna flows at a record high level in Delhi as water spills onto the streets of the capital

Op India  

On 13th July, the Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the 208 mark and swelled to 208.46 metres at around 7 AM. The Yamuna in Delhi swelled to a staggering 208.08 metres on Wednesday, smashing the previous all-time record of 207.49 metres set 45 years ago… pic.twitter.com/kKLJJfEcXv — Press Trust of India July 13, 2023 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has …

OPINION | UNPRECEDENTED FLOOD IN DELHI
1 year, 5 months ago

OPINION | UNPRECEDENTED FLOOD IN DELHI

India TV News  

Delhi is witnessing unprecedented flood with the river Yamuna flowing at a historic high level of 208.62 metres, surpassing the 1978 record of 207.47 metrs. The question arises: if Yamuna water level rises every year because of release of water from Hathni Kund barrage in Haryana, why solid, permanent measures were not taken? It is true the Yamuna is in …

Yamuna Floods Delhi; Thousands Evacuated, Roads Submerged | Kejriwal Sends S.O.S To Amit Shah
1 year, 5 months ago

Yamuna Floods Delhi; Thousands Evacuated, Roads Submerged | Kejriwal Sends S.O.S To Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Yamuna Floods Delhi; Thousands Evacuated, Roads Submerged | Kejriwal Sends S.O.S To Amit Shah The water level in the Yamuna River in Delhi has crossed the 207 mark, breaking a 45-year record. The floodwater has entered Ring Road in several areas, including Kashmiri Gate, ISBT, and Majnu ka Tila, prompting Delhi Traffic Police to issue a traffic advisory. #delhifloods #yamuna …

Swollen Yamuna poses a danger to many low-lying areas in Delhi
1 year, 5 months ago

Swollen Yamuna poses a danger to many low-lying areas in Delhi

The Hindu  

With the water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi hitting a 60-year-high, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the Central government to intervene and ensure the level did not rise further, and if possible, release less water from Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana. Meanwhile, water released from the Hathnikund Barrage came down from 3.59 lakh cusecs at 11 a.m. …

Delhi Reels Under Heavy Rains As Yamuna Breaches Danger Mark; Kejriwal Says No Flood Threat
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Reels Under Heavy Rains As Yamuna Breaches Danger Mark; Kejriwal Says No Flood Threat

News 18  

Evacuation of people living in low lying areas of Yamuna floodplains began Monday evening with the river crossing the danger mark due to release of water from Hathnikund barrage in Haryana amid heavy rains in the northern belt of the country. The Yamuna crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres in Delhi as torrential rains pummelled the upper catchment areas …

Punjab, Haryana chief ministers to discuss Sutlej-Yamuna link issue on 14 October
2 years, 2 months ago

Punjab, Haryana chief ministers to discuss Sutlej-Yamuna link issue on 14 October

Firstpost  

Once completed, the 214-km-long Sutlej-Yamuna Link will enable sharing of the waters of the Ravi and Beas rivers between Haryana and Punjab. However, Punjab has opposed the project’s construction New Delhi: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann will meet to discuss the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal issue on 14 October. Punjab has been demanding a …

Haryana depriving Delhi people of their rights by obstructing water supply: Satyendra Jain
2 years, 7 months ago

Haryana depriving Delhi people of their rights by obstructing water supply: Satyendra Jain

Firstpost  

Satyendra Jain’s remarks came as Delhi Jal Board warned of a water crisis in large parts of the capital and shot off another letter to the Haryana Irrigation Department, asking it to urgently release 150 cusecs of additional water in the “almost dry” Yamuna New Delhi: Delhi Water Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said Haryana was depriving the residents of …

Will cut Delhi BJP chief's water connection if Haryana doesn't restore supply: AAP
3 years, 5 months ago

Will cut Delhi BJP chief's water connection if Haryana doesn't restore supply: AAP

India TV News  

If the BJP-led Haryana government does not release Delhi's "rightful portion" of water in 24 hours, water supply to the party''s Delhi unit chief''s house will be stopped, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj said. The legislator alleged that the Haryana government has curtailed Delhi's water supply by around 100 million gallons per day. "Out of a total of 900 …

Depleting Water Level in Yamuna May Affect Supply, Hit Hospitals in Delhi: Chadha to Haryana CM
3 years, 7 months ago

Depleting Water Level in Yamuna May Affect Supply, Hit Hospitals in Delhi: Chadha to Haryana CM

News 18  

Delhi Jal Board Vice Chairman Raghav Chadha on Saturday said depleting water level in the Yamuna river is leading to a shortage of drinking water in several parts of Delhi and may also affect hospitals in the city in the coming days. He urged Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to release more raw water into the Yamuna so that …

Ammonia Levels in Yamuna Spike Again; Raghav Chadha Urges Pollution Control Board to Intervene
3 years, 11 months ago

Ammonia Levels in Yamuna Spike Again; Raghav Chadha Urges Pollution Control Board to Intervene

News 18  

New Delhi: Haryana has not stopped discharging industrial pollutants into the Yamuna despite repeated reminders, Delhi Jal Board Vice-Chairman Raghav Chadha said on Tuesday as he urged the Central Pollution Control Board to take immediate remedial measures. Chadha urged the CPCB and the Upper Yamuna River Board to take immediate cognisance of the "nonchalant" attitude of the Haryana government and …

Bhupinder Hooda Hits out at Haryana CM over Remarks on Use of Water Cannons Against Farmers
4 years ago

Bhupinder Hooda Hits out at Haryana CM over Remarks on Use of Water Cannons Against Farmers

News 18  

Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday hit out at Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar over his remarks that he did not consider using water cannons and tear gas shells as use of force against the protesting farmers. Showering jets of cold water on the farmers who have left their homes to seek justice in the harsh winter …

'Today is Punjab's 26/11': SAD Chief Slams Haryana Govt for Trying to Stop Farmers' March to Delhi
4 years ago

'Today is Punjab's 26/11': SAD Chief Slams Haryana Govt for Trying to Stop Farmers' March to Delhi

News 18  

Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday slammed the Haryana government for trying to thwart farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, terming the attempt as Punjab’s 26/11. Haryana has completely sealed its borders with Punjab to prevent farmers from entering the state for their onward march to Delhi to protest against the Centre’s farm laws. Bathinda MP and former …

Farmers’ Protest: Punjab Farmers Face Water Cannons, Push Through Haryana Barricades in March to Delhi
4 years ago

Farmers’ Protest: Punjab Farmers Face Water Cannons, Push Through Haryana Barricades in March to Delhi

News 18  

The Haryana Police on Thursday used water cannons and tear gas to disperse a group of farmers from Punjab who allegedly tried to jump police barricades to enter Haryana as part of their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march against the Centre’s new farm laws. However, services from the NCR stations towards Delhi will not be available due to security reasons till further …

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