Farmers

'BJP shedding crocodile tears for farmers, misleading them': Odisha CM in poll-bound Padampur

The Odisha CM said the crop insurance of Padampur farmers was pending for nearly 18 months and alleged BJP of doing nothing for farmers in the state.

Dec 03, 2022, 20:23 PM IST

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Police lathicharge on farmers near Bhagwant Mann's house in Punjab

Lathicharge has been done on the farmers protesting in Sangrur, all these farmers were protesting near CM Bhagwant Mann's residence. Farmers were protesting their demands.

Nov 30, 2022, 18:40 PM IST

'Modi government crushed farmers under vehicle': Mallikarjun Kharge attacks BJP

“The Modi government, which crushed the farmers under vehicle, did not give cost plus 50 percent Minimum Support Price, did not give compensation to 733 martyred farmers and didn’t even withdraw the case against them,” Kharge said in a tweet in Hindi.

Nov 20, 2022, 17:23 PM IST

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Clashes broke out between farmers and police in Greater Noida

Clashes broke out between farmers and police in Greater Noida. It is being told that water cannons have been used on women farmers. The farmers were protesting demanding compensation.

Nov 01, 2022, 16:30 PM IST

Centre accuses Punjab of not taking adequate steps to prevent stubble burning

The Centre, on Wednesday, claimed that the Punjab government was unable to tackle the 'stubble burning' problem in the state.

Oct 19, 2022, 18:14 PM IST

Rs 2,500 per acre fine for Gurugram farmers if caught stubble-burning

"We appealed to all the farmers of the district not to burn stubble after harvesting paddy," said Nishant Kumar Yadav, Gurugram's Deputy Commissioner.

Oct 12, 2022, 14:15 PM IST

Punjab farmers are now choosing sustainable ways of getting rid of crop residue; here's why

Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.

Oct 09, 2022, 10:46 AM IST

Kashmir's apple industry facing crisis during 'peak' season, seeks govt's help

Disagreement between farmers and the government appears to be widening, as Kashmiri fruit growers continue to demonstrate in response to the valley's recent apple business dispute.

Sep 28, 2022, 23:11 PM IST

Know all about Modi government's gamechanging PM-PRANAM scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had time and gain urged farmers to reduce their dependence on chemical fertilisers.

Sep 20, 2022, 15:02 PM IST

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Water Satyagraha of farmers on the demand of survey in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh

In Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, farmers of about 10 villages are doing water satyagraha. Their demand is that the survey work of the crops destroyed due to heavy rains should be completed soon.

Sep 19, 2022, 11:30 AM IST

New Aadhaar data leak exposes 11 crore Indian farmers’ sensitive info

Farmers receive up to Rs 6,000 per year in minimum income support under this scheme, which is given on an annual basis.

Jun 14, 2022, 12:49 PM IST

'Boko Haram' Massacre: At least 50 farmers killed in Nigeria’s Borno

Boko Haram has increasingly targeted farmers, herders and loggers, accusing them of spying and passing information to the Nigerian military.

May 25, 2022, 11:10 AM IST

'Padhta Punjab': Sangrur SSP to contribute part of his salary for education of farmers' daughters

Mandeep S Sidhu, posted for the third time in the district, decided to contribute Rs 51,000 from his first pay followed by Rs 21,000 every month till the time he is posted there.

Apr 18, 2022, 14:32 PM IST

Two new farm unions formed in Haryana’s Ambala and Karnal

“In the past 1 month two new farm unions have been formed in Ambala & Karnal in Haryana; Bhatriya Kisan Union (Shaheed Bhagat Singh) and Bhartiya Kisan Union (Sir Chotu Ram), these two unions have branched out of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Chaduni),” sources said.

Apr 01, 2022, 14:27 PM IST

World Bank offers $115 million loan for rejuvenating watersheds in India

The $115 million (Rs 869 crore) loan has a maturity of 15 years, including a grace period of 4.5 years, the Finance Ministry said.

Feb 18, 2022, 20:32 PM IST

Exports of agri, processed food through APEDA may exceed USD 23.7 bn in FY22

It is giving thrust on ensuring digitization of land records and formalization of tenancy for the farmers, which helps in boosting exports, the ministry added.

Feb 13, 2022, 17:55 PM IST

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Budget 2022: Farmers may get good news in Budget 2022

Kisan Credit Card scheme has been launched with an objective to save farmers from moneylenders and provide timely loans for their farming activities. If sources are to be believed, the government is mulling to make big announcement for farmers in the Union Budget.

Jan 27, 2022, 05:00 AM IST