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Uttarakhand Farmers Destroys 4.25 Acres Of Banana Crops Due To Low Prices
Farmers in Uttarakhand's Uttam Singh Nagar district were forced to destroy their banana crops planted in 4.25 acres due to low prices. Reportedly, the three brothers had invested in banana crop over the advice of horticulture officers in 2019, but failed to get buyers promising satisfactory rates. Farmers engaged in cultivation of fruits and vegetables are known to be common victims as prices fall in wholesale markets.
Tags: Uttarakhand, Indian Farmers, Horticulture, Banana Crops
Courtesy: India Times
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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
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Govt Offers To Suspend Farm Laws For 1.5 Years To End Stalemate
The Centre on January 20 proposed to halt the implementation of farm laws for up to 18 months. Besides, the government has also pushed to form a joint committee to end the deadlock. However, reacting to the proposals, the farmers said that they will response only by January 22 after deliberating over these among them. Reportedly, the laws will be inoperative until next year-bound Punjab Assembly Elections where the BJP is facing extreme… read-more
Tags: Farm Laws, Farmers Protest, Union government, Indian Farmers
Courtesy: Th Economic Times
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Army Asks Veterans To Not Attend Farmers' Protest In Uniform
Reminding retired army personnel about the rules governing the use of Army uniform, the Indian Army has asked them to not attend the farmers' protest in the uniform. The request came after several retired army personnel were seen wearing uniforms while extending their support to the protest against the Centre's farm laws at the Tikri-Singhu borders. Calling the ongoing farmers' protests as "political", the Army has asked the personnel to… read-more
Tags: Indian Army, Farmers, Indian Farmers, Farmers' Protest
Courtesy: The Times of India
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BKU Leader Rakesh Tikait Says Farmers Prepared To Stay Till May 2024
Chances of the farmer's protest coming to an end any soon are very low, hinted Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. Stating that the farmers are prepared to protest till May 2024, he further termed the ongoing protest as an "ideological revolution". Tikait said the farmers from villages did not want them to go back until the three laws were repealed and a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price is provided.
Tags: Farmers Protest, Bhartiya Kisan Union, rakesh tikait, Indian Farmers
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Rajasthan BJP MLA Says Farmers Eating Biryani Might Spread Bird Flu
In a controversial statement, BJP’s Rajasthan MLA Madan Dilawar has stated that protesting farmers might spread the bird flu as they are eating chicken biryani at the protests. Dilawar, in his viral video, accused that those plotting such crisis could be terrorists, robbers and thieves. Lashing at the farmers, he said they are enjoying goodies and have no concern for the country. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Congress Chief Govind Dotasra tweeted,… read-more
Tags: Farmers Protest, Indian Farmers, BJP MLA, Congress, Madan Dilawar
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Farmers Organises Tractor Rally; Soon To have Eighth Round Of Talk With Govt
Taking protest to the roads, farmers on January 7 started tractor march on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway. Reportedly, the farmers from four different locations descended on the expressway. Terming it a display of strength, a protester from the Tikri border said, "Today’s show of strength will only empower our farmers to join in". He also added that the farmers are not expecting a breakthrough in the eighth round of talks with the… read-more
Tags: farmer protest, Indian Farmers, Tractor Rally
Courtesy: The Tribune
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Centre, Protesting Farmers Reach Consensus On Two Of Four Issues
Except two issues: Legal guarantee on MSP and repeal of the farm laws, the Centre and the protesting farm unions have reached a consensus on matters of stubble burning and power tariff. The mutually agreed stance was achieved in December 30 meeting. Moreover, the government is trying to convince farmers through redressing their grievances and explaining the laws' benefits to them. However, for the remaining two issues, talks will be held on… read-more
Tags: Indian Farmers, Farmer's Bill, Farmers' Protest, Union Agriculture Minister
Courtesy: Business Standard
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Farmers' Protest: Union Chalks Another Meeting On December 30
After futile rounds of talks with protesting farmers, a sixth meeting has been scheduled on December 30 to resolve the deadlock. The move came days after the Supreme Court has asked the Union to create a committee to resolve the issue. While the farmers are determined to repeal the laws, the Centre is not ready to make changes. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said farmers are being misled.
Tags: Farmer's Bill, Indian Farmers, protest, meeting, Narendra Singh Tomar
Courtesy: NDTV
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Minister Gadkari Launches Eco-Friendly 'Vedic Paint' To Help Farmers
Aiming for the welfare of farmers and for boosting the rural economy, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has introduced cow-dung made 'Vedic paint' on December 17. Gadkari stated that the paint would be manufactured through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. Besides, it would add Rs 55,000 to the income of farmers annually. Moreover, he said that the non-toxic, anti-bacterial, and washable paint to be available as distemper and emulsion… read-more
Tags: Nitin Gadkari, MSME, Twitter, Rural Economy, Indian Farmers
Courtesy: Zee News
