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Jaipur farmer who threatened suicide asked to pay Rs 9.9 lakh for security

Jaipur: A farmer in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district has been asked to pay Rs 9.91 lakh for security arrangements made by police to prevent him from committing suicide after he had threatened to take the extreme step over non-payment of land compensation. But on December 17, Superintendent of Police Jhunjhunu served a notice which says that 99 police personnel -- one …

Security Compensation Yadav Jhunjhunu

15 hours, 10 minutes ago

Unable to repay loans, farmer ends life in Telangana

New Indian Express

MAHABUBABAD: Allegedly unable to bear the pressure of mounting debts, a 38-year-old farmer died by suicide in Seerole mandal on Sunday. Police said the victim, Thejavath Sreenu, a resident of Sakaram Naik Thanda, consumed pesticide at his agricultural field the evening before. Facing crop losses and struggling to repay the loans, Sreenu became increasingly distressed. Seerole Sub-inspector Ch Nagesh stated …

15 hours, 10 minutes 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.” …

Leader Farmer Hunger Strike Protest Site Dallewal

'No leaders worried about Dallewal's health,' says Punjab BJP chief Jakhar

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar urged Samyukt Kisan Morcha chief Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his hunger strike, citing concern over the chief's health. He said, "For the past ten days, many leaders have met Dallewal at the Khanauri border and got their pictures clicked. I appeal to farmer union leaders Balbir Singh Rajewal, Joginder Singh Ugrahan, Sarwan Singh …

Leaders Bjp Farmer His Life Jakhar His Fast Khanauri

1 day, 15 hours ago

Anti-corruption officers attacked by revenue clerks in UP, vehicle damaged

India Today

An anti-corruption team was on Sunday assaulted by a group of revenue clerks in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki after these government employees were earlier caught by officials accepting bribes, police said. The matter escalated when anti-corruption team officers recently arrested two revenue clerks and a clerical assistant based on a complaint from a farmer. On December 17, as the officers were …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

Rajasthan farmer demanding euthanasia fined Rs 9.91 lakh by police. Here's why

India Today

In a rare incident, a farmer in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district, who was demanding euthanasia, was fined Rs 9.91 lakh by the police who came to stop him. The matter dates back to December 10 when farmer Vidhyadhar Yadav and his family sat on a funeral pyre, demanding euthanasia. According to the notice, the protest required the deployment of 99 police …

Rajasthan Notice Farmer

2 days, 9 hours ago

Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South

Associated Press

LYONS, Ga. — Twisted equipment and snapped tree limbs still litter Chris Hopkins’ Georgia farm more than two months after Hurricane Helene made its deadly march across the South. It is emotionally draining.” Farmer Chris Hopkins stands in one of his cotton fields before being harvested, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, near Lyons, Ga. Farmer Chris Hopkins stands in one of …

Georgia Florida Farmers Hurricane South Cotton Share

3 days, 15 hours ago

Jagjit Singh Dallewal: The farmer leader revitalising Kisan Andolan 2.0

India Today

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, has emerged as the face of Kisan Andolan 2.0. Born in Faridkot’s Dallewal village, Jagjit Singh Dallewal is a seasoned farmer activist owning 17 acres of agricultural land. DALLEWAL'S ANSHAN BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO ANDOLAN Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-unto-death has become the rallying point for the Kisan Andolan, giving it a much-needed boost and bringing farmers’ …

Health Farmers Congress Singh Parliament Farmer Kisan

3 days, 15 hours ago

SC asks Punjab govt to shift fasting farmer leader Dallewal to makeshift hospital

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Punjab government to shift fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a nearby makeshift hospital at the Khanauri border where his health can be monitored round-the-clock. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan asked the Punjab government Advocate General Gurminder Singh to file an undertaking during the course of …

Shift Punjab Dallewal Makeshift Hospital

4 days, 15 hours ago

Supreme Court raps Punjab over inadequate medical care for fasting farmer leader

India Today

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with the Punjab government's efforts to provide adequate medical care to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for 21 days. Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is a farmer leader from Punjab, has been on a hunger strike at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana since November 26, …

Medical Supreme Court Court Haryana Punjab Farmer Leader Dallewal

5 days, 4 hours ago

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

ABP News

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

Farmers Punjab Msp Farmer Protesting Farmers

5 days, 6 hours ago

Popular supermarket is giving away free Christmas food item to shoppers this weekend - find out how to claim yours

Daily Mail

Morrisons is spreading Christmas cheer by giving away a traditional festive food item to thousands of shoppers this weekend. Morrisons is spreading Christmas cheer by giving away carrots to thousands of shoppers this weekend Andy Todd, Senior Carrot Buyer at Morrisons, said: 'Christmas is a magical time of year and we want to help our customers celebrate in any way …

British Festive Shoppers Customers Christmas Eve Carrots Food Item

5 days, 15 hours ago

Farmer who attempted suicide over Jagjit Dallewal's deteriorating health at Shambhu border dies

India TV News

Farmers protest: A 57-year-old man, who allegedly attempted suicide at the Shambhu border amid farmers' protest has died at the Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala district of Punjab on Wednesday, farmer leaders said. As per the reports, Singh took the extreme step as he was distressed by the deteriorating health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been sitting …

Farmers Border Singh Shambhu Msp Farmer Shambhu Border

5 days, 15 hours ago

Don't delay medical aid, time is critical: Supreme Court on farmer leader's fast

India Today

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to ensure medical aid for Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast at the Punjab-Haryana border for 20 days, and said that human life was more precious than anything else. Dallewal, 70, has been on an indefinite fast at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana since November 26 …

Delhi Supreme Court Farmers Haryana Punjab Msp Farmer

5 days, 15 hours ago

SDM transferred after her driver caught taking Rs 1.5 lakh bribe in MP's Jabalpur

India TV News

The Lokayukta Police have caught the driver of an SDM while accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, an official said on Wednesday. Sangram Singh, a farmer is the complainant in the case, who has alleged that the female SDM had demanded Rs 3 lakh bribe through her driver and finalised the deal at Rs 2.5 …

Driver Singh Bribe Jabalpur Sdm

5 days, 15 hours ago

INTERVIEW | ‘Farmer suicides can’t be stopped by curing depression’: Kinshuk Surjan

New Indian Express

Where did you travel to research on the subject? First, I wanted to do a film around kushti, because some farmers don’t want a future in farming for their kids. Then I got to know that some boys find it difficult to get married because there are too many suicides around. In many contemporary documentaries, the gaze is either all …

6 days, 15 hours ago

BRS MLAs wear handcuffs in Assembly, demand justice for arrested Lagacharla farmer

India Today

The Telangana Assembly witnessed high drama on Tuesday morning as Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLAs staged a protest, donning black shirts and handcuffs to highlight the alleged mistreatment of farmers from Lagacharla. The opposition party accused the Congress-led Revanth Reddy government of targeting farmers and demanded the release of Heerya Naik, a farmer arrested during violent clashes in Lagacharla. BRS MLCs, …

Farmers Farmer Brs Mlas Demand Justice Lagacharla Lagacharla Farmer

6 days, 15 hours ago

70-year-old farmer ends 44-year marriage, sells land to pay Rs 3.1 crore alimony

India Today

A long-drawn legal battle spanning 18 years ended with a 44-year-old marriage dissolved through a Rs 3.1 crore settlement. Subash Chand, a 70-year-old farmer from Haryana's Karnal district, finalised his divorce from his estranged wife, Santosh Kumari, 73, by paying a hefty permanent alimony. To fulfill the settlement terms, Chand sold agricultural land, crops, and handed over gold and silver …

Chand Pay Rs Farmer Ends

Amid farmers' protest, Guru Randhawa urges government to listen to their needs; trolls ask 'paise mil gaye?'

Hindustan Times

As farmers continue to protest at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, singer Guru Randhawa has come forward to extend his support to the farmer community. When one user questioned the reason behind his post, Guru shared that he belongs to the "farmer family” which is why he is standing with the farmer community and requesting the Indian government. In another …

Farmers Protest Punjab Guru Shambhu Farmer Guru Randhawa

1 week ago

Farmers March To Shambhu Border Protest Site On Tractors: Watch

ABP News

Farmers held a tractor march on Monday in support of the farmers protesting at the Shambhu border over their various demands, including a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops. On Sunday, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher wrote to the Samyukta Kisan Morcha to join hands with the protesting farmers. #WATCH | Ambala, Haryana: Farmers march to Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border …

Delhi Farmers Border Haryana Protest Skm Leader

1 week ago

Political leaders make beeline to meet farmer leader Dallewal as fast enters 21st day

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: As 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal enters the 21st day of his hunger strike, medical experts recommend immediate hospitalization. Politicians from across party lines who are anti-Bharatiya Janata Party are flocking to visit him and enquire about his health to take "emotional advantage from this issue.’’ Among those who visited him today were Punjab Congress President and Member …

Parliament Warring Dallewal Meet Farmer

1 week, 1 day ago

Coimbatore round up

The Hindu

Champions of organic farming to be felicitated Anantha Charitable Trust will present on December 23 Bio Basics Nandri Awards to organic farmers and organic farming champions to recognise their contributions and take stories of organic farmers to other parts of the country. A press release from the Trust said the awards are under six categories: veteran organic farmer ; organic …

Farmer Organic Cash Grant

1 week, 1 day ago

How grapes from Nashik conquered the world

Live Mint

Nashik: Varsha Suresh Boraste was in her early twenties when her husband died in a road accident. You can spot Indian table grapes in global supermarkets, be it Tesco or Edeka in Europe or Choices Market in Canada, with farmers like Boraste catering to the exacting standards of fussy western buyers. “Indian farmers are now competing with countries like Peru, …

India Wine Europe Farmers Maharashtra Indian Shinde

1 week, 1 day ago

Breaking News: Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav Meets Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal | ABP News

ABP News

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike at the Khanoori border in Haryana since November 26, is facing a sudden deterioration in his health, which has led to increased mobilization of farmers in support of his cause. In light of the developing crisis, Punjab's Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, visited Dallewal to inquire about …

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Jaipur farmer who threatened suicide asked to pay Rs 9.9 lakh for security

Unable to repay loans, farmer ends life in Telangana

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

'No leaders worried about Dallewal's health,' says Punjab BJP chief Jakhar

Anti-corruption officers attacked by revenue clerks in UP, vehicle damaged

Rajasthan farmer demanding euthanasia fined Rs 9.91 lakh by police. Here's why

Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South

Jagjit Singh Dallewal: The farmer leader revitalising Kisan Andolan 2.0

SC asks Punjab govt to shift fasting farmer leader Dallewal to makeshift hospital

Supreme Court raps Punjab over inadequate medical care for fasting farmer leader

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

Popular supermarket is giving away free Christmas food item to shoppers this weekend - find out how to claim yours

Farmer who attempted suicide over Jagjit Dallewal's deteriorating health at Shambhu border dies

Don't delay medical aid, time is critical: Supreme Court on farmer leader's fast

SDM transferred after her driver caught taking Rs 1.5 lakh bribe in MP's Jabalpur

INTERVIEW | ‘Farmer suicides can’t be stopped by curing depression’: Kinshuk Surjan

BRS MLAs wear handcuffs in Assembly, demand justice for arrested Lagacharla farmer

70-year-old farmer ends 44-year marriage, sells land to pay Rs 3.1 crore alimony

Amid farmers' protest, Guru Randhawa urges government to listen to their needs; trolls ask 'paise mil gaye?'

Farmers March To Shambhu Border Protest Site On Tractors: Watch

Political leaders make beeline to meet farmer leader Dallewal as fast enters 21st day

Coimbatore round up

How grapes from Nashik conquered the world

Breaking News: Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav Meets Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal | ABP News