Farmer Protests

Congress on Wednesday stepped up its attack on the BJP over its MP Kangana Ranaut's remarks calling for bringing back the three farm laws.

Farmer leader calls for nationwide 'rail roko'protest on October 3

The farmers have been protesting at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13, when security forces stopped their march

Farmer protests may impact leading listed hospitals: Jefferies

The quarter ended December turned out to be healthy despite being weak seasonally and other headwinds

Use airport metro, magenta line: Delhi airport issues traffic advisory ahead of farmer protest

Delhi Police too issued a traffic advisory in view of the proposed farmers' protest, to inform commuters about restrictions on the movement of vehicles at the three borders of the national capital

Does Maharashtra have the fiscal wiggle room to meet protesting farmers’ demands?

Protesting farmers recently got a respite when the Maharashtra government agreed to meet several of their demands

Economic Survey 2022 | No space for farmer protests, farm sector reforms

The government had promised to double farmers’ income by 2022. However, it finds no mention in the survey. It exhorts farmers to focus more on allied activities, like animal husbandry and fishing, than on crop cultivation to boost income. While this is good advice, it is neither new nor path-breaking.

Two Punjab farmers killed in accident while returning home from Tikri protest site

The farmers belonged to Punjab's Muktsar district and were returning home after their year-long agitation against the Centre's farm laws came to an end, days after the contentious laws were repealed.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha suspends its November 29 tractor march to Parliament

The decision to suspend the march comes two days ahead of the commencement of the Winter Session of Parliament, during which a bill to repeal three central farm laws is slated to be introduced.

Cabinet to discuss farm law withdrawal on November 24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said on November 19, that his government will repeal the three contentious farm laws enacted by Parliament on September 17, 2020.

Farmers will march to Parliament everyday from the start of winter session: Farmers' Union SKM

SKM has also called upon farmers to observe one year of the protests on Delhi borders on November 26 by assembling in large numbers at the borders and holding state-level protests.

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence | Wasn’t inside car that ran over farmers, says Union Minister's son Ashish Mishra

Union minister Ajay Mishra’s son further refuted allegations that the Fortuner mowed down farmers and said that their workers had gone to receive the Deputy Chief Minister when a Thar SUV that was leading the convoy was attacked.

Punjab CM Charanjit Channi urges PM Modi to resume talks with farmers, repeal farm laws

Charanjit Channi's visit came a day after former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the long-drawn farmer protests over the Centre’s agricultural reforms.

Ahead of Joe Biden’s meet with PM Modi, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait has a message for POTUS

Rakesh Tikait, National spokesperson of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU), wrote in the tweet to Joe Biden: “Dear POTUS... Seven hundred farmers have died in the last 11 months protesting. These black laws should be repealed to save us.”

Karnal farmers' protest ends after Haryana govt orders probe into Aug 28 lathicharge

The Haryana government has ordered a probe into the August 28 clashes between farmers and police and sent former SDM Ayush Sinha -- the officer at the centre of the row -- on leave.

Rajnath Singh defends farm laws, but says Centre ready for talks if any clause against farmers' interest

Stressing the need to fully understand the agricultural reform laws, Rajnath Singh said an “atmosphere of opposition” is being created and farmers should understand that.

No pvt firm in building Agristack; govt to bring data policy for agri sector: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Narendra Singh Tomar said his ministry has commenced the work for creating "Agristack" in the country and is in the process of finalising the "India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA)", which will lay down a framework for Agristack.

Farmers' stir: NHAI needs to shell out Rs 500 crore to compensate for BOT operators' toll loss: ICRA

ICRA estimates that 75 percent of the total amount claimed by BOT-Toll projects comes up to around Rs 450-500 crore, which would cover around 40-45 percent of loss of revenue incurred by the affected projects.

Farmers' Protest | Samyukta Kisan Morcha announces fresh stir, to observe Sampoorna Kranti Diwas on June 5

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, along with other farmer bodies, has been holding protests since last year against the three agricultural reforms introduced by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre.

The farmers’ agitation is the last gasp of the old order

Clearly, cynical political reasons are at work behind the farmers' protests and the support given by the opposition.

Farmers' Protest | Here are the guidelines issued by Samyukta Kisan Morcha for 'Chakka Jam' on February 6

The farmers' union has clarified that no roads will be blocked in the Delhi NCR region. They have also made it clear that they only wish for a peaceful demonstration.

Farmers' Protests: Home Minister Amit Shah meets NSA Doval, IB & Delhi Police Chief ahead of Chakka Jam on February 6

On February 2, farmer unions announced a countrywide 'chakka jam' that would take place on February 6 where they would block national and state highways for three hours.

Delhi police issues clarification on FIR filed against Greta Thunberg, says no one is named

This is in the wake of her tweets supporting the ongoing farmers' protests at the Delhi borders.

Kangana Ranaut finds her multiple tweets deleted by Twitter for violating the microblogging site's rules

This follows a rampage the actress made on the site, discussing a tweet made by international pop-sensation and businesswoman Rihanna on the ongoing farmer protests.

Farmers' Protest | Roads closed, internet suspended -- here is what's happening in the national capital

Traffic was affected in several parts of the national capital as a result of ongoing farmer protests, find out what services have been hit in the national capital

Supreme Court hears pleas challenging new farm reform laws: Key highlights

During the hearing, the Supreme Court expressed disappointed with the way negotiations are going on between the government and the farmer unions.