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Farmers Demand Rs 7K Per Acre To Stop Stubble Burning: Punjab
Famers in Punjab demanded 7,000 rupees compensation per acre to stop stubble burning. Reportedly, farmers are burning their stubble in their fields due to the non-availability of better options. Moreover, farmers alleged saying ''propaganda is being run against'' them. "We are burning stubble because we are helpless. To stop this practice government should provide compensation," said a farmer named Darshan to ANI.
Tags: Indian Farmers, Stubble Burning, Air Pollution, India, delhi pollution
Courtesy: ANI
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Farmers Have Right To Protest But Can’t Block Roads Indefinitely: SC
The Supreme Court on October 21 said farmers protesting at Delhi borders against the three farm laws have the right to agitate but they cannot block the roads indefinitely. The decision comes after a resident from Noida complained of delays in daily commuting. However, the top court has asked the farmer union to respond in this case within three weeks and posted the matter for December.
Tags: Farmers Protest, Delhi, Indian Farmers, Supreme Court of India, Farmer Unions
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Nirmala Sitharaman During US Visit Condemns Farmers Death In Lakhimpur
While answering a question at Harvard Kennedy School, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on October 13 said the Lakhimpur violence, where the farmers were killed, is ''absolutely condemnable''. Reportedly, she was asked why Prime Minister doesn't give his reaction on the incident. However, she stated that similar problems occur in other parts of India so questions should also be raised there without any political agenda.
Tags: Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, Indian Farmers, Farmers Protest, farmers killing
Courtesy: NDTV
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Akhilesh Yadav Visits Family Of Victim In Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: UP
Akhilesh Yadav, former CM of Uttar Pradesh paid a visit to the family of a farmer (Daljit Singh) who was killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Yadav demanded the resignation of Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Mishra Teni. "Untill the resignation is done, justice will not be given to these victims' families," he stated. He further stated that since Supreme Court has taken cognizance, justice will be delivered.
Tags: Akhilesh Yadav, Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, farmer protest, Indian Farmers
Courtesy: ANI
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Punjab CM Urges PM Modi To Resume Talks With Farmers
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi met PM Narendra Modi on October 1, and urged him to resume talks with the farmers protesting against the three agricultural laws. "I asked the PM to resolve the matter of farmers' protest and resume dialogue with the protesting farmers. I demanded that the three laws should be withdrawn," Channi said. This was his first meeting with PM after becoming the Chief Minister.
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, charanjit singh channi, Punjab Government, Indian Farmers
Courtesy: ANI
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Haryana Extends Ban On Internet In Karnal: Farmers' Protest
Haryana government on September 7 decided to extend the temporary ban on mobile internet and SMS services in Karnal district following the farmers' "non-stop" protest against the administration's "lathi-charge" on August 28. Reportedly, the farmers demanded an FIR against those 'who ordered the lathi-charge'. ''We've captured the gate of mini secretariat...it's up to the government now as to when they want to talk,'' said Rakesh Tikait.
Tags: Indian Farmers, agriculture bill, Haryana, Karnal
Courtesy: ANI
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50 Protesting Farmers, 7 Policemen Suffer injuries: Punjab
In Punjab's Moga, 50 protesting farmers and at least seven policemen got injured as a scuffle broke out between them when farmers tried to disrupt the SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's yatra on September 2. Reportedly, police used batons and water cannons to disperse the protesters and also detained about 40 farmers under various sections of the IPC. However, Badal said the protesters were members of Congress and AAP.
Tags: Punjab, Moga District, Indian Farmers, Police
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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COVID Blues: First Installment Of PM-Kisan Payout Delayed
PM-Kisan program's first installment of Rs 2,000 will be delayed for over nine crore farmers as the states have not sent the Request for Transfer (RFTs) for eligible farmers. According to the Agriculture Ministry, it will take a week after the states will send the RFTs. Reportedly, the actual schedule for releasing the dues is from April 1-July 31. Last year, it was released between March 24 and April 20.
Tags: PM Kisan, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Indian Farmers, financial aids, Coronavirus
Courtesy: Indian Express
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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
Courtesy: Zee News
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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
Courtesy: Zee news
