Farmers Protests

Dallewal has been on an indefinite fast at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana since November 26 to press the Centre to accept the farmers' demands

Farmers suspend march to Delhi after tear gas clash with Haryana security

Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher confirmed that at least eight farmers were hurt, and one was taken to PGIMER in Chandigarh for treatment

Won't hesitate in getting rice milling done from outside state: Punjab CM over farmers' protest

His statement came as the state rice millers refused to mill the paddy until their demands are met

'Why don't you send a neutral umpire': SC seeks panel to address farmers' demand at Shambhu border

You are sending ministers from here and despite their best intentions, there is a trust deficit. They will think you are only talking about self-interest and ignoring local issues, SC tells government.

BJP-led government has helped sugarcane farmers recover crores of rupees in dues, says PM Modi

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 22, approved the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for Sugar Season 2024-25 at Rs 340 per quintal at sugar recovery rate of 10.25%

Farmer leaders give 'rail roko' call for Mar 10, to reach Delhi on Mar 6

The two farmer leaders asserted that the farmers' ongoing agitation will be intensified at the existing protest points and will continue till their demands are met by the government.

Haryana Police to seek passport cancellation of those indulging in vandalism during farmers' protest

"The protesters approaching Haryana during farmers' stir and indulging in acts of vandalism like breaking barricades have been identified through CCTV footage and drone-cameras and through the videos which we have shot. Against such people we will be seeking through the Ministry of External Affairs and through the Embassies, that their passport and visas be cancelled," Ambala's Deputy Superintendent of police, Joginder Sharma told reporters in Ambala.

Punjab Congress holds tractor rallies

The party leaders said they are in complete support of farmers and also condemned the death of a farmer at the Khanauri border.

Farmers Protest Highlights: Will decide next course of action on February 29, say farmer leaders

Farmers Protest Highlights: Farmer leaders Friday said they will decide their next course of action on their 'Delhi Chalo' call on February 29, and announced a candle march on Saturday and burning of Centre's effigies two days later. "The next announcement about the agitation will be made on February 29," KMM leader Sarwan Singh Pandher told the media at the Khanauri border point.

NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand warns of potential food price surge with MSP legalisation

Chand said farmers should not ask for MSP to be done legally, but believe on assurances from the government

Farmer leaders demand registration of FIR in death of protester at Khanauri border

Pandher also said the Punjab government should take action against the Haryana paramilitary force personnel for allegedly damaging 25-30 tractor-trolleys after entering into the state's territory.

Delhi Chalo March: Centre offers farmers 5-year plan to buy crops at minimum support price

The 'Delhi Chalo' agitation, which enters its sixth day on February 19, also involves farmers advocating for the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, pension for farmers and farm laborers, and the withdrawal of police cases

'Delhi Chalo' march: Union ministers, farmer leaders to hold 4th round of talks today

On February 17, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher had said the entire country is looking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the farmers' demands and expressed hope that the farmers will get "good news" after the February 18 meeting with the Centre

Farmers' protests: Tractor march in Haryana, dharnas outside residences of 3 BJP leaders in Punjab

The farmers from Punjab began their march to Delhi on Tuesday but were stopped by security personnel at the Shambhu and Khanauri points of Punjab’s border with Haryana.

Price of farm produce, milk, poultry may surge if farmer agitation persists: Traders

Longer routes being taken by the truckers due to the heavy security at the three border points Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur, abutting Haryana and Uttar Pradesh has led to delay in supplies reaching the city, as well as exports to other cities.

'Delhi Chalo' march: Farmers to squat on rail tracks in Punjab on Thursday, says BKU-Ekta Ugrahan

BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) president Joginder Singh Ugrahan said their agitation will be held from 12 noon to 4 pm.

Farmers' protest: INDIA sees chance to reap dividends, BJP on wait-and-watch mode

Farmers' Protest 2.0: Almost three years ago, the farmers held a massive protest for months and the Centre had to repeal the three farm laws.

Dilli Chalo March Highlights: 10 key points about farmers' protests in national capital

The Delhi Chalo march commenced at 10 am on February 13 with the Haryana government erecting barriers around the state in an effort to avoid a recurrence of the 2020-21 protest. Here's an overview of the developments of the demonstration.

Farmers are ‘annadata’, can't arrest them, Delhi government tells Centre

The Delhi government has rejected the Centre proposal to turn the Bawana Stadium into a make-shift jail and urged it to held talks with farmers

Farmers' Protest Highlights: Red Fort temporarily closed for visitors, says ASI official

Farmers' Protest: Several routes were diverted, notably the Delhi-Chandigarh highway, with traffic closures expected from Ambala and Punjab. Alternate routes were arranged for travel to Chandigarh and Amritsar, as well as from Chandigarh. Security has been heightened at various borders in Delhi, including Singhu Border, Ghazipur Border, Loni Border, Chilla Border, Rajokri Border, Kapashera Border, and Kalindi Kunj-DND-Noida Border.

Union ministers hold talks with farm leaders; farmers adamant on legal guarantee to MSP

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher, among others, were part of the meeting

Dalmia Bharat Sugar slips 1% as farmer protests disrupt work in Maharashtra

The company informed operational disruption at Kolhapur and Ninaidevi units in Maharashtra due to farmer's protest

Modi stuns the nation revoking farm laws ahead of polls in Punjab, UP

The PM Narendra Modi-led govt has finally withdrawn the three contentious farm laws. The laws enacted in September 2020 sparked widespread protests, mostly led by farm unions. The year-long protests saw farmers camping on major highways especially in Delhi, Haryana and UP. Thousands of farmers camped at Delhi's borders since last November and dozens died from heat, cold and Covid. The big announcement by PM Modi comes on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti. The announcement marks a major U-turn by the Modi govt amid mounting criticism from farmers and opposition parties. The protesters said the laws would weaken the farmers and allow private players to control the market.

Monsoon Session of Parliament : Rahul Gandhi, other Opposition leaders join farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar

As many as 200 farmers have been camping at Jantar Mantar since July 22 as part of the “Kisan Sansad’ (farmers’ parliament) against three farm reform laws

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Both Houses adjourned for the day amid Opposition's protest; Lok Sabha passes Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill

Amid the din and without discussion, the Lok Sabha passed the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill and the Central University (Amendment) Bill.