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Page 45 - Farmers' Protest

Farmers stop train in Maharashtra amid nationwide strike on new agri laws

Members of a farmers' organisation staged a 'rail roko' in Maharashtra's Buldhana district as part of the Bharat Bandh called by agitating farmer unions to press for repeal of the Centre's agri laws

Farmers stop train in Maharashtra amid nationwide strike on new agri laws
Updated On : 08 Dec 2020 | 11:47 AM IST

Farmers continue to block NH-24 during nationwide lockdown over agri laws

The agitating farmers continued to block the Delhi-Meerut highway near Ghazipur amid 'Bharat Bandh' called by farmers over the three farm laws

Farmers continue to block NH-24 during nationwide lockdown over agri laws
Updated On : 08 Dec 2020 | 10:20 AM IST

Old laws a burden, need reforms to build new century, says PM Modi

His remarks came in the backdrop of ongoing protests by farmers against three new farms laws.

Old laws a burden, need reforms to build new century, says PM Modi
Updated On : 08 Dec 2020 | 12:13 AM IST

Bar Association Mathura on strike on Tuesday to support Bharat Bandh'

The Bar Association Mathura on Monday announced its support to the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by the farmers protesting against the three Central laws enacted recently

Bar Association Mathura on strike on Tuesday to support Bharat Bandh'
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 11:34 PM IST

Haryana police issues traffic advisory for 'Bharat Bandh' call by farmers

Haryana Police has issued a travel advisory stating that people may face traffic blockages on various roads and highways of the state

Haryana police issues traffic advisory for 'Bharat Bandh' call by farmers
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 11:16 PM IST

Student, teacher bodies announce support to Bharat Bandh against farm laws

Various students' and teachers' groups Monday announced their support to the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by farmers protesting against the Centre's new agriculture-marketing laws

Student, teacher bodies announce support to Bharat Bandh against farm laws
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 11:16 PM IST

Farm laws will benefit farmers, govt will handle agitations: Narendra Tomar

Narendra Singh Tomar told a group of peasants backing these legislations that these measures will benefit the peasantry and the agriculture sector and that the government will handle such agitations

Farm laws will benefit farmers, govt will handle agitations: Narendra Tomar
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 10:38 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh: On Bharat bandh eve, people stock essentials in Indore

People rushed to stock essential commodities in Indore city of Madhya Pradesh on the eve of the Bharat Bandh called by farmers' bodies against three agriculture laws passed by the Centre

Madhya Pradesh: On Bharat bandh eve, people stock essentials in Indore
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 9:24 PM IST

Farmers' protest and Bharat Bandh on December 8: All you need to know

Several political parties, including the Congress, AAP, DMK, Shiv Sena, Kamal Haasan's MNM, Left parties, the TMC, and the TRS have extended their support to the protesting farmers

Farmers' protest and Bharat Bandh on December 8: All you need to know
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 1:43 PM IST

Protesting farmers urge people to join them for nationwide strike on Dec 8

Thousands of farmers protesting against the Centre's new agri laws for the past 11 days here have called on people to join their 'Bharat Bandh' in large numbers

Protesting farmers urge people to join them for nationwide strike on Dec 8
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 1:31 PM IST

Centre pushed us to make stadiums jails amid farmers' protest: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the Centre tried to "pressure" the Delhi government to convert the nine stadiums into temporary prisons during the farmers' 'Dilli Chalo' protest

Centre pushed us to make stadiums jails amid farmers' protest: Kejriwal
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 12:41 PM IST

Political parties, other groups support farmers' Bharat Bandh on Dec 8

Centre working on response to farmer issues eve as the latter reiterate demand for full repeal of the three acts and the draft electricity bill 2020

Political parties, other groups support farmers' Bharat Bandh on Dec 8
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 10:12 AM IST

Farmers' protest enters day 12; Singhu border, NH 44 closed for traffic

As the ongoing farmers' agitation at Burari, Singhu and Tikri borders entered day 12, the Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory for commuters as multiple borders remained closed for traffic

Farmers' protest enters day 12; Singhu border, NH 44 closed for traffic
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 9:25 AM IST

Delhi CM Kejriwal likely to meet protesting farmers at Singhu Border

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to visit the Singhu border, where thousands of farmers are protesting against the Centre's new farm laws

Delhi CM Kejriwal likely to meet protesting farmers at Singhu Border
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 9:25 AM IST

Delhi taxi unions to join nationwide strike called by farmers on Dec 8

Commuters may face problems as some auto and taxi unions in Delhi have decided to join 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8 called by farmer unions protesting against the recent farm laws

Delhi taxi unions to join nationwide strike called by farmers on Dec 8
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 7:38 AM IST

Scotland Yard makes arrest from protest in London against India's farm laws

The Metropolitan Police had said a "robust" policing plan will be in place throughout Sunday and officers will take action if they witness breaches of the regulations

Scotland Yard makes arrest from protest in London against India's farm laws
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 11:57 PM IST

Farmers protest: NCP supports 'Bharat bandh' called by farmers on Dec 8

The NCP had staged a walk-out in the Rajya Sabha when the three farm bills were introduced in September during the Parliament''s monsoon session

Farmers protest: NCP supports 'Bharat bandh' called by farmers on Dec 8
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 10:56 PM IST

Shiv Sena backs nationwide strike called by farmers over agri laws on Dec 8

Shiv Sena extended its support to the 'Bharat Bandh' called on December 8 by farmer unions which have been protesting on Delhi's borders demanding repeal of the Centre's new agri-marketing laws

Shiv Sena backs nationwide strike called by farmers over agri laws on Dec 8
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 8:44 PM IST

Chautala is running out of time on withdrawing support from Khattar govt

JJP leader Dushyant Chautala is under pressure to withdraw support from Khattar govt amid farmer protests

Chautala is running out of time on withdrawing support from Khattar govt
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 8:43 PM IST

Benefits, drawbacks of the 3 farm laws at the heart of farmers' protests

With no sign of any agreement between the government and farmers even after the fifth round of talks, farmers are sticking to their major point - that the three "anti-farmer" laws passed be repealed

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 7:12 PM IST