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Page 5 - Farmer Protests

Priyanka Gandhi to address Kisan Panchayat in Bijnor on Februrary 15

Priyanka Gandhi had earlier visited the family of young farmer Navreet Singh who died on January 26 during the tractor rally in Delhi

Priyanka Gandhi to address Kisan Panchayat in Bijnor on Februrary 15
Updated On : 14 Feb 2021 | 12:38 PM IST

Centre has spent Rs 7.95 crore to bust myths about farm laws: Tomar

The Centre has spent over Rs 7.95 crore in five months till January for a publicity campaign to bust myths about the new farm laws, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar informed Parliament.

Centre has spent Rs 7.95 crore to bust myths about farm laws: Tomar
Updated On : 12 Feb 2021 | 7:55 PM IST

PM Modi threatens farmers but can't stand up to China, says Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to clear the path for his "friends" through the three new agri-marketing laws.

PM Modi threatens farmers but can't stand up to China, says Rahul
Updated On : 12 Feb 2021 | 7:36 PM IST

Farm reform domestic policy, but will continue following protests: UK

In the Business Questions, Dhesi asked: "Currently, the largest protest on the planet, the peaceful farmers' protest in India has been ongoing for months now"

Farm reform domestic policy, but will continue following protests: UK
Updated On : 12 Feb 2021 | 9:16 AM IST

Govt ruling with 'Hum do, humare do' approach: Rahul in LS over farm laws

Gandhi said the laws would damage country's food security system as also "break the spine of farmers" and that the country is being run by only four people with a 'Hum do, Hamare do' approach.

Govt ruling with 'Hum do, humare do' approach: Rahul in LS over farm laws
Updated On : 11 Feb 2021 | 9:10 PM IST

Had good discussion including recent protests with PM Modi: Justin Trudeau

"I had a good discussion with Prime Minister @NarendraModi on many important issues, and we've agreed to stay in touch," Trudeau tweeted.

Had good discussion including recent protests with PM Modi: Justin Trudeau
Updated On : 11 Feb 2021 | 11:50 AM IST

Respect Indian laws if you want to do business: Govt to Twitter, Facebook

The Indian government on Wednesday expressed displeasure over Twitter's delayed compliance on its order to remove "provocative" tweets amid the ongoing farmers' protests

Respect Indian laws if you want to do business: Govt to Twitter, Facebook
Updated On : 11 Feb 2021 | 11:28 AM IST

Twitter suspends accounts, US says committed to support democratic values

The company informed that they took steps to reduce the visibility of the hashtags containing harmful content, which included prohibiting them from trending on Twitter

Twitter suspends accounts, US says committed to support democratic values
Updated On : 11 Feb 2021 | 6:32 AM IST

Red Fort incident: Delhi court sends man to 7-day police custody

A Delhi court Wednesday sent a man, to 7-day police custody in connection with the Red Fort violence on Republic Day during farmers' tractor parade against the Centre's three new agri laws.

Red Fort incident: Delhi court sends man to 7-day police custody
Updated On : 10 Feb 2021 | 8:20 PM IST

Farm reforms needed, 'status quo' doesn't achieve things: PM Modi

Government respects farmers, continues talks with them on agriculture laws: Prime Minister in Lok Sabha.

Farm reforms needed, 'status quo' doesn't achieve things: PM Modi
Updated On : 10 Feb 2021 | 7:08 PM IST

Farmer protest: Deep Sidhu held in connection with Republic Day violence

Farmers have been protesting at the different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws

Farmer protest: Deep Sidhu held in connection with Republic Day violence
Updated On : 09 Feb 2021 | 9:47 AM IST

Farmers' protest: Delhi Police withdraws additional forces from borders

On February 1, after the violence witnessed on Republic Day, Delhi police fortified the city borders by cementing nails near barricades at Ghazipur, Tikri

Farmers' protest: Delhi Police withdraws additional forces from borders
Updated On : 09 Feb 2021 | 7:06 AM IST

What can be bigger offer than suspending farm laws for 18 months: Minister

Union minister Som Parkash said the government is ready for talks with the agitating farmers and asked whether there can be an offer bigger than suspending the agriculture laws for 18 months

What can be bigger offer than suspending farm laws for 18 months: Minister
Updated On : 07 Feb 2021 | 8:56 PM IST

LIVE: Traffic movement normal in Delhi, no violence reported, says Police

Farmers' Chakka Jam live updates: All the roads for entering Delhi will remain open except where farmers' protest sites are already located

LIVE: Traffic movement normal in Delhi, no violence reported, says Police
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 5:57 PM IST

Farmers will stay put on Delhi's borders till Oct 2: Union leader Tikait

Thousands of farmers have been protesting on Delhi's borders for several months

Farmers will stay put on Delhi's borders till Oct 2: Union leader Tikait
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 5:37 PM IST

Narendra Singh Tomar defends farm laws ahead of chakka jam on Saturday

Unions say they won't enter Delhi; UP and Uttarakhand exempted

Narendra Singh Tomar defends farm laws ahead of chakka jam on Saturday
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 1:02 AM IST

Farmers forced to fight for rights, Centre responsible for situation: Cong

Protestors broke barricades to enter New Delhi and clashed with police in several parts of the national capital during the January 26 'tractor rally' protest organised by farmers

Farmers forced to fight for rights, Centre responsible for situation: Cong
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 12:09 PM IST

No blockade in Delhi, but it will be done in other parts of NCR: Tikait

Going firm on their demand for repeal of the new agri laws, hundreds of farmers spent another night in the cold and withstood spells of drizzle on Thursday at Ghazipur

No blockade in Delhi, but it will be done in other parts of NCR: Tikait
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 8:36 AM IST

US reaction to farmer protests must be seen in its entirety: India

India on Thursday said the comments must be seen in their entirety and compared reactions to the violence at the Red Fort with those seen after storming of the US Capitol.

US reaction to farmer protests must be seen in its entirety: India
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 1:49 AM IST

Farmer protest: Mobile internet curbs brought down to two Haryana districts

The Haryana government lifted mobile internet curbs from three more districts even as the services will continue to remain suspended in Sonipat and Jhajjar districts

Farmer protest: Mobile internet curbs brought down to two Haryana districts
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 8:54 PM IST