Farmers will call off agitation after studying govt's new draft proposal, says Samyukta Kisan Morcha
The SKM had earlier said that a consensus has been reached over a revised draft proposal of the Centre on their pending demands. The apex body of farmers said that it will meet on Thursday to decide the future course of the movement, even as its leaders demanded a formal communication on government letterhead.
Dec 09, 2021, 13:33 PM IST
Protests will continue until govt accepts all demands, says farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni
"Farmers' protests will continue until after govt accepts all of our demands... It would be problematic for us if we withdraw our protest, but they don't take back the cases. Govt should announce a timeline for the withdrawal of cases," farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni said in Delhi.
Dec 08, 2021, 12:51 PM IST
6 from Delhi's Tikri border booked for abduction, gangrape of 25-year-old Bengal activist
The Haryana Police formed a SIT after the woman's father alleged she was raped when she had gone to the border point with some members of an outfit supporting the protest against the Centre's new farm laws.
May 10, 2021, 19:45 PM IST
Minimal impact of 'rail roko' called by farmers on train services: Railways
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer unions which is spearheading the protest, last week had announced the rail blockade to press for its demand to repeal three new farm legislation. The SKM had said the blockade will be held across the country from 12 PM to 4 PM.
Feb 18, 2021, 19:40 PM IST
Farmer issue hits Rajya Sabha proceedings, House adjourned for the day
The House was first adjourned for about 40 minutes till 10:30 am. As soon as the House met again, similar scenes were witnessed, leading to adjournments thereafter. Despite the Deputy Chairman's appeal to opposition members to return their seats, the lawmakers did not let the proceedings continue.
Feb 02, 2021, 13:13 PM IST
Twitter withholds services of prominent accounts over 'legal reasons', restores later
According to sources, Twitter detained services of numerous prominent accounts on the ground of 'legal request'. Though the services of the handles were restored by the end of the day, the event created a kerfuffle on social media throughout the day.
Feb 02, 2021, 12:15 PM IST
Farmers, Centre to hold 10th round of talks today; BKU says ‘will not move till farm laws are repealed’
Farmers have been protesting on the different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws - Farmers` Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Jan 20, 2021, 07:10 AM IST
Major traffic snarls leading to Delhi from Haryana, UP borders due to farmers' agitation
The farmers' protest against the Centre's three farm laws has led either closure or massive trafic jams at several major roads leading to and out of the national capital.
Dec 02, 2020, 13:23 PM IST
Roads blocked, traffic diverted in Delhi-NCR due to farmers' ongoing agitation, check details
Due to the farmers' ongoing agitation, several important roads have been blocked and traffic has been diverted in the Delhi and National Capital Region on Wednesday. Delhi Traffic Police has also issued alerts saying Tikri border, Jharoda Border, Jhatikra Border are closed for any traffic movement.
Dec 02, 2020, 10:21 AM IST
Indian Railways likely to resume train services in Punjab today
The loss suffered by the national transporter due to the agitation in Punjab over the Central farm reform laws has already crossed an estimated Rs 1,200 crore as protests on train tracks continued.
Nov 06, 2020, 11:19 AM IST
As farmers' protest enters Day 4, prices of vegetable and fruits soar; no truce in sight
Several Opposition leaders raised their voice against the Centre on social media.
Jun 04, 2018, 11:52 AM IST
As farmers' agitation grows, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar calls it a non-issue
Khattar's statement comes at a time when farmers across the country are on a 10-day strike to press their demands, including loan waiver and right price for crops.
Jun 02, 2018, 11:00 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh: BJP ally to begin pro-farmer exercise from Mandsaur
The Swabhimani Paksha leader said the Union government had not done enough for farmers.
Jun 25, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaches Mandsaur, meets kin of farmers killed in police firing
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday reached Mandsaur, the hub of the recent farmers' agitation.
Jun 14, 2017, 08:47 AM IST
MP farmers' protest: Hardik Patel detained on way to Mandsaur; CM to visit city tomorrow
Hardik Patel, who had led the agitation for Gujarat's Patel community, and his supporters were detained in Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch district while on their way to Mandsaur, the epi-center of last week’s violent farmers’ agitation.
Jun 13, 2017, 12:23 PM IST
Farmers protest in Punjab: AAP holds candle light vigils
Volunteers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), under its Kisan and Mazdoor wing, today organised candle light vigils in the state to express solidarity with the on-going agitation of farmers.
Oct 12, 2015, 20:43 PM IST
51 trains affected due to farmers' stir in Punjab
Passengers faced a harrowing time in Punjab as 27 trains were cancelled on Friday due to the ongoing agitation by farmers, which entered third day today.
Oct 09, 2015, 20:42 PM IST
