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Patwari Suspended After Farmer Commits Suicide Due To Clerical Error
After a 45-year-old farmer Dhaniram Markham committed suicide due to a clerical error in paddy procurement, the patwari of Chattisgarh's Bastar division has been suspended. Due to the error, the procurement limit of Dhaniram was shown as 11 quintals, instead of 100 quintals. Reportedly, Dhaniram had committed suicide since he could not afford to pay his previous loans with the profit from selling 11 quintals of paddy.
Tags: Bastar, Chhattisgarh, Indian Farmers, Bhupesh Singh Baghel
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Farmers Not Ready To Accept Conditional Talks, Refuses To Shift To Burari Ground
The farmers are not budging their stance regarding the new farms laws, after the union Government decided to hold talks and asked farmers to move to Burari ground on November 29. Punjab President of Bhartiya Kisan Union Surjeet S Phul said, "The condition laid down… read-more
Tags: Protests, Indian Farmers, Delhi
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Punjab Man Dies On His Way To 'Delhi Chalo' Protests After Car Catches Fire
During the Delhi Chalo protests, an elderly man has died on his way to join the protestors, after his car caught fire. The 65-year-old Janak Raj, after a mechanical issue in one of the farmers' tractors, parked his car beside an highway and slept inside it. Suddenly, the car had started burning and efforts to put-off the fire went in vain. Reportedly, police has suspected a short circuit in the car.
Tags: Farmers Protest, Indian Farmers, Delhi
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Cyclone Nivar: Farmers & Cotton Crops Suffer the Most Damage
Cyclone Nivar has caused devastating losses in south India in the last few days. The cotton crops in the Nandigama mandal of Andhra Pradesh have seen catastrophic damage. Many farmers claimed that the crops were stained and as a result have become worthless. Some stated that the cyclone induced a delay in supply, as the cotton bale got drenched because of the rains. Reportedly, over 30,000 hectares of agricultural plants and 1,300 hectares of… read-more
Tags: Cyclone Nivam, Andhra Pradesh, Cotton, Indian Farmers
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
MS Dhoni Orders All Black 'Kadaknath' Chicken Breed To his Organic Farm
Cricketer MS Dhoni has ordered for 2,000 chickens of poultry breed 'Kadaknath' at his organic farm. The famous black breed has a Geographical Indication tag and is liked for fat and cholesterol free chicken. The chickens will be provided to him by a tribal farmer Vinod Menda from Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh. However, Dhoni also contacted IS Tomar, the director of Kadaknath Research Centre at Jhabua, but failed to deliver.
Tags: MS DHONI, chicken, Organic Farming, Indian Farmers
Courtesy: Times Of India
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Karnataka Police Books Kangana For "Intentionally Insulting" Farmers
Karnataka's Tumakuru district police have filed a case against actor Kangana Ranaut for her tweet, which allegedly targetted farmers protesting against the new farm bills. In the tweet, Kangana mentioned that those causing chaos over the farm bills are "terrorists". The police lodged the case after lawyer L Ramesh Naik complained against Kangana's tweet. Reportedly, Kangana has been booked under several IPC sections including one against… read-more
Tags: Kangana Ranaut, Indian Farmers, Farm Bills, Terrorists
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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We Do Not Have Any Proper Solution: Punjab Farmers After Burning Stubble
The farmers from Meharbanpura village of Amritsar continued stubble burning in their fields as they "do not have any proper solution". However, one of the farmers stated that there are other sources of pollution too, but stubble burning is pointed out excessively. Punjab's Minister Aruna Chaudhary urged to stop the practice as it would worsen the COVID-19 situation as well. Reportedly, many panchayats have passed orders against stubble… read-more
Tags: Stubble Burning, Indian Farmers, Air Pollution
Courtesy: BW Businessworld
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Delhi Government To Launch Anti-Pollution Drive to Counter Stubble Burning
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced that a mega anti-pollution campaign will be launched from October 5 to deal with stubble burning. He added that the Union government as well as adjoining states have been requested to use the chemical developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Reportedly, the farmers have to fill a form stating details along with the date, on which the government can spray the chemical.
Tags: Delhi, Stubble Burning, Indian Farmers
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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IARI Develops 'Decomposer Capsules' To Eliminate Stubble Burning
Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa has developed 'Pusa Decomposer', a cost-effective solution to prevent stubble burning. The capsule, which contains eight microbes, will reduce the time taken by paddy stubble to decompose. Scientists claim that the decomposer will also make the land fertile and eventually reduce the farmers' dependency on fertilizers. Reportedly, a four-capsule pouch that will cost Rs 20 is suffice for 2.5 acres of… read-more
Tags: IARI, Agriculture, Indian Farmers, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Stubble Burning, Air Pollution
Courtesy: India Today
Photo: The Times of India
MP Women Slashed Down a Hill To Form Water Path; Resolves Water Scarcity
Women from Madhya Pradesh's Angrotha village cleared a hill for 18 months to form half a kilometre path for the water to stream down into the pond. Due to water scarcity, locals claimed that they are unable to farm, and their livestock are suffering. Ram Ratan Singh Rajput, a resident of the village said, "Currently, the women are working on to remove the stones from the pathway."
Tags: water crisis, Livelihood improvement, Indian Farmers, Women
Courtesy: ANI News
