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Farmers Protest Continues For 2 Days; Punjab Govt To Hold Meeting With Farm Leaders
Farmers continued to block rail tracks and a national highway in Jalandhar owing to the protest against the hike in sugarcane prices by the Punjab government for continuous two days. Meanwhile, on August 21, 89 trains were cancelled and 54 were diverted. The Punjab government will hold a meeting with the farm leaders. All the 32 farm leaders have joined the protest which will be held for an indefinite period.
Tags: Farmers Protest, Punjab, Punjab Government, train
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Farmers Protesting Against Sedition Case, To 'Gherao' SP's Office
Paramilitary troops are stationed as farmers in Haryana’s Sirsa, knocked down police barricades on July 17 while protesting against the arrest of fellow farmers. Reportedly, five farmers were arrested and charged with sedition for allegedly assaulting BJP leader Ranbir Gangwa on July 11. Sirsa is on high alert as farmer leaders are planning to gather around the office of the local SP to demand the release of those arrested.
Tags: Farmers Protest, Haryana, Assault, Sedition
Courtesy: NDTV
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Farmers Call The Present Situation 'Undeclared Emergency'
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) is going to observe June 26 as "Kheti Bachao, Loktantra Bachao Diwas" to mark the completion of seven months of disconcertment against Centre's three farm laws. Naming the present situation as an "undeclared emergency", the SKM will showcase their agitation through the protests outside Raj Bhavan on the date of emergency. Even after several rounds of talks, the issue remains unsettled.
Tags: Farmers, Farmers Protest, State of Emergency, Centre
Courtesy: The Print
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SC Appointed 3-Member Panel Submits Report On Controversial Farm Bills
As per reports, the three-member committee appointed by Supreme Court to assess controversial farm laws has submitted its report in a sealed envelope on March 19. The committee consulted with 85 farmer organisations to derive solutions. However, one of the committee members and agricultural economist Anil Ghanvat refused to comment on details by stating it as a "confidential process". Appointed on January 11, the committee also included Ashok… read-more
Tags: Supreme Court, Farmers, India, Farmers Protest, Committee, Anil Ghanvat
Courtesy: Mint
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Delhi Court Grants Bail To Climate Activist Disha After 6 Days Custody
A Delhi court on February 23 granted bail to the climate activist Disha Ravi in the controversial 'toolkit' case. Offering bail against two bail bonds of Rs 1 lakh each, the court observed that Disha had no criminal history. The bench added that the only message provided by Delhi police did not substantiate her links with the non-banned pro-Khalistani group ‘Poetic Justice Foundation.’ Notably, Disha was alleged for creating a ruckus by… read-more
Tags: Toolkit, Twitter Toolkit, Disha Ravi, Farmers Protest, delhi sessions court
Courtesy: NDTV
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20,000 Extra RPF Forces Deployed Ahead Of Farmers' Rail Roko
Ahead of the Rail Roko stir on February 18, the Indian Railways have deployed additional 20,000 Railway Protection Special Forces personnel across the nation. Especially focusing on Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Bengal, the RPF DG Arun Kumar appealed to maintain peace. The rail blockade from 12 noon to 4 PM was announced by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) demanding the Centre to repeal the three contentious farm laws.
Tags: Farmers Protest, Rail Roko, Indian Railways, RSPF
Courtesy: NDTV
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BJP Leaders Move Breach Of Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi
BJP MPs Sanjay Jaiswal, Rakesh Singh and PP Chaudhary on February 12 moved a breach of privilege notice against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Rahul is accused of making a contempt by asking members to stand in silence to mourn the death of farmers without taking prior permission from the house Chairperson. To take place the non-pre-permitted mourning instance is the first-of-its-kind in the parliamentary history. However, Congress members… read-more
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, lok sabha, Contempt of the House, BJP Leader, Farmers Protest
Courtesy: NDTV
Farmers' Protest Ad Played During Super Bowl 2021; Makers Unknown
Making it an international affair yet again, India's farmers' protest advertisement was played during a Super Bowl 2021 match. Titled "largest protest in history", the video accused the authorities of violating human rights, suspending internet, and arresting journalists. However, the makers and producers of the clip has maintained anonymity. Interestingly, the football championship only features expensive advertisements costing up to $5.5… read-more
Tags: Super Bowl 2021, Farmers Protest, United States
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Govt Asks Twitter To Block 1,178 Handles Operated By Pak, Khalistan Users
The Centre has requested the Twitter to block/remove 1,178 twitter accounts alleged for spreading misinformation about farmer's protests. The government noted that these accounts are operated by either Pakistani or Khalistani users, promoting provocative content on the microblogging platform. However, Twitter is yet to approve the request. Earlier, over the government’s call, Twitter blocked 257 suspicious handles, unblocking them shortly… read-more
Tags: Twitter, Indian government, Farmers Protest, Khalistan, Pakistan, twitter handle
Courtesy: NDTV
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Delhi Police Files FIR Against Creators Of Toolkit Shared By Greta
Delhi Police has filed an FIR against the makers of the contentious toolkit shared by climate activist Greta Thunberg. However, the police clarified the FIR does not name anybody as an accused, including Greta Thunberg. Addressing the press, Delhi Police said it would further investigate the case. Earlier, Thunberg tweeted a toolkit “for those who want to help” the farmers. However, she deleted it immediately.
Tags: Greta Thunberg, Farmers Protest, Delhi Police
Courtesy: The Times of India
