Tag: Farmers protest
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Day after farmer commits suicide, another protester dies this morning allegedly due to cold
The farmer was survived by three children of ages 10, 12 and 14.
December 17, 2020 -
‘Committed to farmers welfare, will keep addressing their concerns’: PM Modi in Gujarat
Prime Minister's remarks comes during the launch of various developmental projects in Gujarat.
December 15, 2020 -
Protesting farmers camping near Delhi border on ‘nine-hour long’ hunger strike today
Yesterday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had also extended support to the protesting farmers and said he will fast along with farmers.
December 14, 2020 -
Delhi-Jaipur highway remains shut as protesters march against contentious farm laws
The protest entered the 18th straight day today. Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav and activist Medha Patkar were also seen with the protesting farmers.
December 13, 2020 -
On 39th birthday, Yuvraj Singh distances himself from father Yograj Singh
Yograj Singh had made made derogatory remarks about Hindu women in televised interviews that have gone viral on Twitter.
December 12, 2020 -
Consultative processes
The Government would do well to devise a mechanism to avoid the outpouring of public anger of the kind being witnessed now. The public resents being taken for granted; even beneficial steps have to be taken after discussion. The first step by the Government could, therefore, be to shed its propensity to act in haste, without consulting stakeholders.
December 12, 2020 -
‘Farm laws will help bring down barriers between agricultural, associated sectors’: PM Modi amid protests
PM Modi said that when one sector grows, its effect is seen in several other sectors.
December 12, 2020 -
After rounds of failed talks, protesting farmers blocks Delhi-Jaipur highway
In order to contain the situation, two thousand policemen are on duty in Gurgaon and 3,500 policemen are on duty in Faridabad, officials said.
December 12, 2020 -
PM Modi supports ministers’ urge to farmers to come back on table for talks for ‘amicable solution’
Yesterday, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had held a press conference, a day after farmers refused to agree with the government’s demands.
December 11, 2020 -
‘India, Pakistan should settle issue bilaterally’: Boris Johnson’s remarks on farm bills leaves opposition perplexed
The UK government has so far refused to be drawn into the ongoing protests in India, with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) saying the matter of handling protests was an internal one.
December 10, 2020 -
Farmers protest: Government offers written assurance on MSP, today’s meeting cancelled
It was conveyed by the government via a written proposal to protesting farmers a day after several farmers' groups held a meeting at the Singhu border to discuss the future course of action as both sides remain firm on their stances.
December 9, 2020 -
Barring few incidents, Bharat Bandh passes off peacefully in western UP
All districts of the Meerut region, viz Hapur, Bulandshahr, Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Baghpat, Muzzaffar Nagar, Shamli, Saharanpur and Meerut were divided into zones and sectors for monitoring by respective district administration and police.
December 8, 2020 -
As agitation reaches its peak with Bharat Bandh, Amit Shah calls farmers for meeting at 7 pm today
The call by Home Minister shows the worriedness of the government as it comes a day before the sixth round of negotiations to end massive protests by the farmers.
December 8, 2020 -
State-run banks, insurance companies function normally on Bharat Band
Farmers from Haryana, Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh have been protesting against the three farmer bills since November 26.
December 8, 2020 -
US lawmakers voice support for agitating farmers in India; urge they must be allowed to protest peacefully
India has called the remarks by foreign leaders on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.
December 8, 2020 -
‘Bharat bandh’ today from 11 AM to 3 PM; Police issue travel advisory
Transport services, offices and shops - particularly those selling fruits and vegetables - in some states and cities likely to be affected.
December 8, 2020 -
Farmers call for peaceful Bharat Bandh from 11 am to 3 pm tomorrow; supply of fruits, vegetables to be affected
The protesting farmers have urged people to extend their support non-violently and said their protest was not meant to cause problems for the common man.
December 7, 2020