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Did Punjab regiment jawans join farmers’ protest? Army clears air on viral video claim

"A video is circulating on social media showing Indian Army jawans standing with civilians under a tent saying that Punjab regiment soldiers are protesting with some farmers," an official said.

Oct 10, 2021, 15:33 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Accused Ashish Kumar arrested after 11 hours of questioning

Ashish was not co-operating and failed to answer a few questions, DIG Upendra Agarwal told reporters. 

Oct 09, 2021, 20:20 PM IST

Farmers to march to UP's Lakhimpur in protest on October 12, will hold 'Mahapanchayat' on October 18

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha called for all farmers to convene at Lakhimpur Kheri district in protest against the violence that took place there in which eight people were killed.

Oct 09, 2021, 18:07 PM IST

Haryana CM Khattar meets Amit Shah in Delhi, discuss Singhu border reopening issue

"I met with Amit Shah Ji today, we briefed him on the issue of opening of Singhu & Tikri borders. I am hopeful that borders will be opened soon," said CM Khattar.

Oct 09, 2021, 16:07 PM IST

Six dead in violence during farmers' protest in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri

Six people were killed as violence erupted here during a farmers' protest over Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit, according to an official. Two SUVs were set on fire by angry farmers, reports said, after they hit a group of protesters.

Oct 03, 2021, 21:57 PM IST

Two protesting farmers killed at UP's Lakhimpur-Kheri, Cong and SKM demand judicial probe

The SKM condemned the attack on farmers and demanded imposition of murder charges against all those involved.

Oct 03, 2021, 20:53 PM IST

Samyukt Kisan Morcha calls off protest after Centre announces paddy procurement

Demonstrations were held by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) in Punjab and Haryana to demand immediate procurement of paddy, the Centre today revoked its decision. 

Oct 02, 2021, 22:26 PM IST

Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired, Oct 02, 2021

Badhir News is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed by keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates of every afternoon.

Oct 02, 2021, 17:16 PM IST

Punjab CM asks Railways to withdraw cases against farmers who protested on tracks

Punjab CM Channi directed RPF to withdraw cases filed against members of the farmers’ organisations who sat on dharna on the railway tracks.

Oct 02, 2021, 15:55 PM IST

Rajneetik dhokhadhadi: PM Narendra Modi hits out at Opposition for opposing pro-farmer reforms

Prime Minister Modi said that he takes decisions based on Mahatma Gandhi's talisman that sees how his decisions will benefit or harm the poorest or weakest person.

Oct 02, 2021, 11:03 AM IST

Withdraw farm laws, resume talks with farmers: What Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi told PM Modi

Chief Minister of Punjab Charanjit Singh Channi called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. The issue of farmers protest was one of the key topics of discussion

 

 

Oct 01, 2021, 17:44 PM IST

Govt is lying, it wants ‘conditional’ dialogue with farmers: Rakesh Tikait

Rakesh Tikait had on Tuesday said that media houses will be the next target and will suffer if they do not support farmers’ protests. 

Sep 30, 2021, 08:00 AM IST

Amarinder Singh urges Union Minister Amit Shah to resolve farmers crisis urgently

Captain Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and purportedly discussed issues related to the prolonged farmers agitation. The meeting took place amid speculations of the Congress leader joining the saffron party.

Sep 29, 2021, 21:17 PM IST

Bharat Bandh totally unsuccessful, motivated by politics: BJP

BJP Kisan Morcha president Rajkumar Chahar said in a statement that the bandh call was motivated by politics.

Sep 27, 2021, 23:16 PM IST

Our 'Bharat Bandh' was successful, we had full support of farmers: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

About 25 trains were affected due to the Bandh, a railway official said. The governments of Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Punjab, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh have extended their support to the bandh.

Sep 27, 2021, 16:46 PM IST

Bharat Bandh: Rahul Gandhi voices support for farmers, slams govt as exploitative

Congress has asked its workers, state unit chiefs and heads of frontal organisations to take part in the Bandh called by farmer unions to protest against the Centre's three agri laws.

Sep 27, 2021, 13:12 PM IST

Bharat Bandh will compel Centre to listen to farmers: Rakesh Tikait

Denying that farmers only from western Uttar Pradesh were participating in the protest, therefore, the farmers` protest will not be an issue in the 2022 Assembly elections, he said, "Farmers from all over India are with us", adding that this movement was not just restricted to any one region.

Sep 27, 2021, 13:10 PM IST

Bharat Bandh today, farmers block highways; Delhi-UP traffic affected- In pics

A statement issued by SKM said that farmer unions along with their supporters have made detailed plans to ensure that life remains suspended tomorrow across the country, except for emergency services.

Sep 27, 2021, 10:25 AM IST

Bharat Bandh: Farmers call for nationwide protest to mark a year of farm laws; police steps up security, warns of traffic chaos

SKM has put out detailed guidelines and called for complete peace, in their statement, during the strike and also appealed to all citizens of the country to join the nationwide strike.

Sep 27, 2021, 06:57 AM IST

Bharat Bandh on September 27: SKM appeals for peace, political parties extend support

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has calleld for a bharat bandh on Monday, further it appealed for complete peace and urged all Indians to join the strike.

Sep 26, 2021, 21:24 PM IST