Book 'In Kanuno Me Kala Kya' Opens Commentary About New Farm Laws
A book named 'In Kanuno me Kala Kya' has been released by farm union 'Samyukt Kisan Morcha'. Written by Punjab and Haryana High Court senior advocate Joginder Singh Toor, the book emphasizes the implications of the recently passed farm laws. Besides shedding light on its bad effects, the book gives a detailed commentary on the farmer's situation. Meanwhile, the book has been sent to the Prime Minister and Agricultural Minister.
Tags: Farmers, Farmer's Bill, farmer protest, India
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Farmers Call For Bharat Bandh On March 26 Marking 4 Months Of Protest
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a wing of farmer union, announced Bharat Bandh on March 26, marking four months of protest against the new farm laws. Reportedly, the Bandh will be effective from 6 AM to 6 PM with public places, including road, rail transport, and markets, will be closed across the country. Moreover, farmer leaders urged the public to support the peaceful bandh and honour the 'annadatta' of the country.
Tags: Farm Laws, farmer protest, Indian Farmers, Bharat Bandh
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Haryana Brings Bill To Recover Public Property Damages From Rioteers
The Haryana government instigated the ‘Haryana Recovery of Damages to Property' during Disturbance to Public Order Bill, 2021. Tabled by Minister Anil Vij, the bill furnishes to recover damage costs of properties destroyed by the rioters. While opposition walked out of the house, Congress member RS Kadian questioned the time and situation to introduce the bill expressing concerns over the wrong message it could give to farmer's protests. MLA… read-more
Tags: Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, Indian National Congress, farmer protest
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Marking 100th Day Of Protests, Farmers To Block KMP Expressway On Mar 6
To commemorate the 100 days of protest against the Centre's farm laws, farmers have decided to block the 135-km-long Western Peripheral Expressway on March 6. Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has issued a statement in this regard saying thousands of farmers will block the KMP expressway for 5 hours - between 11 AM and 4 PM. Farmer leader Balvir Singh Rajewal said, "no toll will be collected at the toll plazas during this time."
Tags: Indian Farmers, farmer protest, Farm Laws, Protests
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Amnesty International Condemns Suppression Of Farm Law Protesters
Human rights body Amnesty International has condemned the Indian Government's retaliatory suppression of protesters, farmer leaders, and journalists. Citing the detention of Caravan journalist Mandeep Punia, the organization pressed for the unconditional release of those held merely for exercising their right to freedom of expression. Besides, Amnesty disapproved the authorities' move of blocking access to protest sites and banning social… read-more
Tags: farmer protest, Amnesty International, Indian government, Arrests, freedom of expression, Mandeep Punia
Courtesy: The Tribune
Uttar Pradesh: Family Booked For Draping Body Of Farmer In Tricolour
The kin of a farmer, who died on January 25 during the farmers' protest at the Ghazipur site, have been booked for draping the deceased's body in Tricolour. The UP Police have filed an FIR for insulting the Tricolour as draping the national flag in a civilian funeral is an offence. Reportedly, the kin, including the farmer's mother, were booked after the video of the last rites of the deceased surfaced on social media.
Tags: Tricolour, farmer protest, Uttar Pradesh, Crime
Courtesy: The Tribune
NFL Player Juju Smith Supports Farmers Protest; Donates $10,000
After pop star Rihanna's tweet on Farmers' Protest, NFL player Juju Smith Schuster has donated $10,000 for protesting farmers' medical assistance in India. The 24-year-old player tweeted "I hope we can prevent any additional life from being lost". Besides, ex-NBA player Baron Davies urged people to spread awareness about the ongoing protest in India. Kyle Kuzma, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, raised voice in solidarity with the… read-more
Tags: Smith Schuster, farmer protest, NFL Rihanna, Baron Davies, NBA
Courtesy: The Times of India
Rihanna, Thunberg Among Others Extend Support To Farmers' Protest
After American popstar Rihanna, climate activist Greta Thunberg has also tweeted in support of the ongoing farmers’ protest. Extending her support, Greta wrote, “We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India.” Earlier on February 3, Rihanna used #FarmersProtest hashtag and shared a news article with caption, "Why aren't we talking about this?!" Following this, UK’s Parliamentarian Claudia Webbe and US Vice President Kamala Harris’… read-more
Tags: Indian Farmers, farmer protest, Greta Thunberg, Rihanna
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
Delhi: 22 FIRs Registered In Farmers' Tractor Rally Violence
The Delhi Police have registered at least 22 FIRs in connection with the protesting farmers' tractor parade that turned violent on January 26. "Once an FIR is filed then the process of identifying the suspects will start," a source in the police told ANI. Reportedly, the violence had injured over 100 police personnel and killed one farmer. Earlier, thousands of protestors led by Nihangs have violated the pre-decided routes and forcefully… read-more
Tags: Delhi Police, Tractor-Rally, farmer protest, FIR
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
Northern Railways Refunds Travellers Who Missed Trains Due To Protest
Northern Railways has announced full ticket refunds for the people who reserved seats but could not reach station due to farmers’ protests. After the protests turned violent at various spots including ITO, West Delhi’s Nagloi Chowk, and Red Fort area, the police had blocked the routes that made difficult for the people to reach stations. Moreover, the railways allowed refunds for all the railway stations in Delhi including Safdarjung, Sarai… read-more
Tags: Northern Railways, Delhi, farmer protest, Delay
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