Bharat bandh on September 27: Adequate security arrangements to be made across borders, says Delhi Police
The bandh will be held from 6 AM to 4 PM during which all government and private offices, educational and other institutions, shops, industries and commercial establishments as well as public events and functions will be closed throughout the country.
Sep 26, 2021, 08:10 AM IST
SAD takes out protest march against farm laws in Delhi, top leaders detained briefly
Sukhbir Singh Badal, former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and other 15 leaders from Shiromani Akali Dal were detained by the Delhi Police as they led a protest march in the national capital agianst the farm laws.
Sep 17, 2021, 21:23 PM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges Centre to repeal farm laws during visit to Gurudwara in Bhabanipur
Ahead of the upcoming Bhabanipur bypoll, Mamata Banerjee visited a Gurudwara in the area and interacted with the locals.
Sep 15, 2021, 20:03 PM IST
Farmers in large numbers heading towards Delhi borders to intensify protest against farm laws
After several rounds of inconclusive talks with the Centre, the farmer leaders have said that they will intensify their agitation in the days to come to put more pressure on the government and mobilse support from the general public.
Sep 15, 2021, 11:52 AM IST
SAD to observe September 17 as 'black day' to protest against enactment of Centre’s three farm laws
SAD party workers will also take out a protest march from Gurdwara Rakabganj to parliament on September 17 demanding repeal of the Centre's three farm laws.
Sep 11, 2021, 22:46 PM IST
Internet, SMS services restored in Haryana's Karnal as farmers' stir continues
The mobile internet and SMS services in Haryana's Karnal which was suspended in view of farmers` agitation has been restored.
Sep 10, 2021, 12:36 PM IST
Farmers to protest against lathicharge in Karnal today, mobile Internet suspended, section 144 imposed
The mobile Internet service will remain suspended in Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind and Panipat districts with effect from 12 am to 11:59 pm on Tuesday. Forty companies of security personnel, including 10 companies of central paramilitary forces, have been deployed in the district where local authorities have also imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC, officials said.
Sep 07, 2021, 06:27 AM IST
Kisan Mahapanchayat in UP: Farmers warn of more protests, Bharat Bandh if demands not met
During the Kisan Mahapanchayat, the farmers unanimously gave a call for a complete Bharat Bandh on September 27 in protest against the three contentious farm laws.
Sep 06, 2021, 08:37 AM IST
Need to start re-engaging with protesting farmers, understand their pain, says Varun Gandhi
MP Varun Gandhi suggested that the government should re-engage in talks with the farmers in reaching common ground over the new farm laws.
Sep 05, 2021, 17:18 PM IST
Farmers hold biggest 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in nine months, kick-off 'Mission UP'
A total of 32 farmer unions from Punjab have given a deadline of September 8 to the state government to withdraw cases against protestors, it said, adding that if the cases are not withdrawn, the farmers will prepare a roadmap for a bigger protest on September 8.
Sep 05, 2021, 14:10 PM IST
Punjab CM meets Amit Shah, urges to repeal farm laws
Expressing concern over "inimical powers from across the border trying to exploit the resentment and disgruntlement against the government", Singh sought an enduring and expeditious solution to the farmers` concerns.
Aug 10, 2021, 21:04 PM IST
Opposition extends support to farmers against 'kala kanoon', joins ‘Kisan Sansad’ at Jantar Mantar
Farmer groups have alleged these three agri laws will end the mandi and MSP procurement systems and leave the farmers at the mercy of big corporates, even as the government has rejected these apprehensions as misplaced.
Aug 06, 2021, 15:48 PM IST
Rajya Sabha clears 3 crucial bills as Opposition sharpens attack on govt over Pegasus, farm laws and fuel price hike
Amid din, the government managed to pass three bills between brief adjournments -- The Constitution (Scheduled Tribe) Order (Amendment) Bill, The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, The Essential defence services bill, 2021.
Aug 05, 2021, 17:18 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi and his associates arrives at Parliament with tractor against 3 agriculture law
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday chose a new way to protest three agriculture laws. Rahul reached Parliament by tractor with his colleagues. However, Rahul was not allowed to enter the Parliament complex on a tractor. They were stopped by security officials at the entrance as only vehicles with valid passes are allowed to enter the Parliament complex.
Jul 26, 2021, 12:28 PM IST
Farmers begin protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Centre says ready for talks on farm bills
Nearly 200 farmers travelled from the sit-in protest site at Singhu border to protest over the three farm laws at Jantar Mantar.
Jul 22, 2021, 12:25 PM IST
Farmers announce 'Mission Uttar Pradesh', to campaign against BJP in UP assembly polls
Delhi Police had on Wednesday permitted farmers to hold a demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding the scrapping of agricultural laws after they took an undertaking from them that the farmers would not march towards Parliament which is currently in session.
Jul 22, 2021, 11:35 AM IST
Delhi Police keeps strict vigil as farmers arrive for protest at Jantar Mantar - In Pics
Agitating farmers get ready to hold demonstration with limited numbers at Jantar Mantar in the national capital from 11 am upto 5 pm daily from Thursday, July 22. Delhi Police has put in place extensive arrangements to ensure that the protest programme remains peaceful. The police said they are not taking any chances after the January 26 Red Fort violence and have made suitable arrangements. Check posts and police barricades have been put up in multiple places.
Jul 22, 2021, 11:16 AM IST
LIVE: 200 farmers hold 'Kisan Sansad' at Jantar Mantar
Farmers who have been protesting at Delhi borders were permitted to hold a demonstration with limited numbers at Jantar Mantar in the national capital from 11 am upto 5 pm daily beginning Thursday. Delhi Police has put in place extensive arrangements to ensure that the protest programme remains peaceful.
Jul 22, 2021, 08:07 AM IST
Delhi ramps up security as farmers gear up for protest at Jantar Mantar
Security at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has been ramped up as scores of farmers are scheduled to hold a massive protest against the three farm laws on Thursday, July 22.
Jul 22, 2021, 07:29 AM IST
Farmers Protest: Villagers adjacent to Singhu border demand for opening of one-way road
People living in the surrounding areas are very angry with the farmers who have been protesting on the Singhu border since November 26 against the agricultural laws. Distressed by the farmers' agitation, the villagers took out a march on foot and demanded the opening of a one-way road.
Jul 21, 2021, 21:06 PM IST
