Centre farmer talks

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No Breakthrough Between Farmers, Centre; Talks Rescheduled To Jan 15

The deadlock between farmers and government has been extended further as the eighth round of talks went inconclusive. While the government did not show any sign to revoke the laws, the farmer’s representative asked the leverage of states passing their own laws. Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said government can only consider if farmers give other option than repealing laws. Reportedly, the next round talks have been scheduled to January 15.… read-more

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 - 07:07 PM / by Bhavyata Kagrana

Tags: Farmers' Protest, Centre, Farm Bill, Narendra Singh Tomar

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Farmers Protesting At The Border

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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.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 - 06:30 PM / by Rishika Agarwal

Tags: Farmer's Bill, Indian Farmers, protest, meeting, Narendra Singh Tomar

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Narendra Singh Tomar

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10 Farmers' Organizations Submit Memorandum Supporting New Laws

Ten farmers organizations have submitted a memorandum on December 14 to the Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar extending their support to the three farm laws. Reportedly, the farmers were associated with the All India Kisan Coordination Committee and are from different states. In the memorandum, the organizations have requested the central government not to get affected by the farmers' protest and stay rigid on the three farm… read-more

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 - 06:08 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Farmers Protest, National news, Narendra Singh Tomar, Political News

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Meeting between farmers and Government officials

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Farmers Reject Centre's Proposal; Next Talks On December 3

The meeting between farmers' representatives and the Union on the protests ended unresolved on December 1. However, another meeting has been slated for December 3. Moreover, the government has asked the farmers to send representatives to constitute a committee, which will discuss the laws with experts and government stakeholders. Farmers' leader Chanda Singh said, “We will definitely take back something from the government, be it bullets or a… read-more

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 - 07:46 PM / by Bhavyata Kagrana

Tags: Farmers' Protest, Farm Bills, Narendra Singh Tomar, Farmers

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South India's First Kisan Rail

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South India’s First Kisan Rail Flagged Off from Andhra Pradesh

South India’s first 'Kisan Rail’ was flagged off virtually by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy on September 9. The train, from Andhra Pradesh to Delhi, will carry horticultural produces and will help farmers by cutting 25% post-harvest losses. Reportedly, farmers can also get premium prices for fresh produces. The train will run weekly but the frequency can be increased if the demand arises.… read-more

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 - 03:26 PM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: KISAN RAIL, Indian Railways, Andhra Pradesh, New Delhi, Jaganmohan Reddy, Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture, Union Agriculture Minister

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