Farmers

Lakhimpur Kheri Case: Car crushed the government, not the farmer - Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Speaking at a press conference on the Lakhimpur violence case, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the car did not crush the farmer but the government itself.

Oct 06, 2021, 14:08 PM IST

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Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: Farmers attacked SUV, claims eyewitness

An eyewitness who managed to escape the Lakhimpur Kheri violence on Tuesday (October 5) said that it was the farmers who attacked the vehicles which mowed down the protesters. Sumit Jaiswal, who was himself travelling in the SUV, claimed that the protesters attacked the vehicle using sticks and stones. The vehicle was damaged, its windshield was broken in the attack, he said.

Oct 06, 2021, 08:42 AM IST

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Farmers will get new variety of 35 crops

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a big gift to the farmers of the country on Tuesday. PM Modi dedicated 35 new seed varieties to the country. On this occasion, PM Modi said, the government is working in the interest of small farmers.

Sep 28, 2021, 17:44 PM IST

Charanjit Singh Channi, new Punjab CM, reaches out to farmers, waives water and electricity bills

Charanjit Singh Channi, who was chosen by the Congress central leadership after hectic deliberations to succeed Capt Amarinder Singh, was on Monday sworn in as 16th chief minister of Punjab.

Sep 20, 2021, 14:04 PM IST

Farmers camp outside govt offices in Haryana's Karnal after talks fail, ban on mobile internet services extended

About 10 protesters were hurt in the clash with police in Karnal on August 28, as they tried to march towards the venue of a BJP meeting. Their leaders also claimed that a farmer died later, an allegation rejected by the administration.

Sep 08, 2021, 08:18 AM 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of September 8 to the state government to withdraw cases against protestors, it said, adding that if the cases are not withdrawn, the farmers will prepare a roadmap for a bigger protest on September 8.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

Why roads still blocked, find solution: SC to Centre on blockade of roads due to farmers protest

A Bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said the protestors have a right to protest at a designated space but cannot block the outflow and inflow of traffic.

Aug 23, 2021, 19:14 PM IST

Farmers' leader in MP threatens to take IMD to court for 'wrong' predictions

A Madhya Pradesh farmers' Union leader has threatened to sue IMD for alleged "wrong" predictions though a senior scientist of the weather department said farmers might have been "misled".

Aug 19, 2021, 07:31 AM IST

THIS state to cover 8.5 lakh farming families under health insurance scheme

The farmers need not to visit market committee office to apply manually for health insurance, as was the case earlier. The interested farmers can simply apply on Mandi Board's portal, www.Emandikaran-pb.In.

Aug 08, 2021, 19:30 PM IST

Samajwadi Party to protest against fuel hike, will launch 'cycle yatra' across Uttar Pradesh today

"The yatra will highlight issues like unemployment, price rise, corruption, police atrocities, exploitation of women, youths, farmers and anti-democratic attitude of the BJP government in the state," Chaudhary said.

Aug 05, 2021, 07:04 AM IST

PM KISAN Yojana: Check the list of documents to be submitted to avail benefits

This scheme would further provide financial assistance of up to Rs 6,000 annually to small and marginalised farmers across the country.

Jul 26, 2021, 22:08 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu, the newly appointed Punjab Congress chief, shown black flags by farmers opposing farm laws in Ludhiana

Overruling the objections raised by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, Sidhu was on Sunday appointed the president of the Punjab unit of Congress.

Jul 20, 2021, 14:06 PM IST

PM Kisan Scheme: Golden opportunity for farmers to get 2 instalments in July, check details

Farmers who aren’t registered under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi yet can receive two instalments worth Rs 2000 each (Rs 4000 total) in one go.

Jun 18, 2021, 13:22 PM IST

PM Kisan Yojana: Beneficiaries could land in jail if they’re found doing THIS

In many districts of Jharkhand, except East Singhbhum, fake beneficiaries have been identified who are availing the benefits of PM Kisan despite being ineligible for the scheme. A case of fraud has been registered against all such beneficiaries.

Jun 16, 2021, 15:53 PM IST

PM Kisan Yojana: Here’s how farmers can get two instalments at once

The central government is offering a golden opportunity to farmers who haven’t registered for the PM Kisan Yojana yet. Under the scheme, the government offers financial support to millions of farmers across the country.

Jun 11, 2021, 16:11 PM IST

PM Kisan Yojana: Farmers can receive Rs 36,000 annually, here’s how

Over 11 crore farmers in India are said to have benefitted from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme which was launched in 2018 to provide financial aid to farmers in the country.

Jun 06, 2021, 14:31 PM IST

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Navjot Singh Sidhu after meeting with 3-member committee on discord: Here to tell truth to the high command

After meeting with the three-member committee of the Congress formed on Punjab Congress discord, state Congress MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu said that I have come to bring the voice of the people of Punjab to the high command. Whatever the high command has asked in the interest of the party has made them fully aware.

Jun 01, 2021, 14:50 PM IST

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Delhi Police arrested 3 farmers who reached near Parliament House during 'Unlock'

On Monday, three farmers had approached the Parliament House in violation of the unlock, which were arrested by the Delhi Police and later released on bail. In terms of precautions, the security of Parliament has also been increased by taking vigilance.

Jun 01, 2021, 09:52 AM IST