Page 17 - Farmers Protests

'Negotiations haven't worked till now': SC proposes panel of farmers, govt

Multiple pleas have been filed in the SC seeking a direction to authorities to immediately remove the farmers, saying commuters are facing hardships due to the road blockades

Stop 'parallel talks' with other farmer bodies: Protesting farmers to govt

An umbrella body of 40 farmer unions protesting against the new agri laws wrote to the Centre on Wednesday, asking it to stop holding "parallel talks" with other farmer bodies

There are attempts to confuse farmers, take advantage of protests: Gadkari

Attempts are being made to "misguide and confuse" farmers and gain advantage out of their protests, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Govt open to continue talks with genuine farm unions; MSP will stay: Tomar

The standoff between the government and groups of protesting farmers over three new farm laws continues

LIVE: Farmers to block Chilla border between Delhi and Noida on Wednesday

Farmers' protest LIVE updates Day 20: 'Causing inconvenience to the public is not our aim," say farmers. 'We are sitting here under a compulsion'. Stay tuned for latest updates on farmers' protest

Farmers' protest resulting in daily loss of Rs 3,500 cr: Assocham

Industry body Assocham on Tuesday urged the Centre and farmers' organisations to resolve the impasse over the new agri laws, saying that the protests are inflicting a heavy blow to the economies of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and J&K. "A daily loss of Rs 3,000-3,500 crore is resulting in the economies of the region from the value chain and transport disruption because of the protests," according to a rough estimate by the chamber. Assocham President Niranjan Hiranandani said, ''The size of the combined economies of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and J&K is about Rs 18 lakh crore. With the ongoing farmers' agitation and blockade of roads, toll plazas and railways, the economic activities have come to a halt." On Monday, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) had said the farmer agitation has led to supply chain disruptions, which will impact the economy in the coming days and may impinge upon the ongoing recovery from the economic contraction due to ...

Farmer leaders don't want solution, movement is anti-farmer: Athawale

Union minister Ramdas Athawale has said that farmers will suffer the most if the three contentious farm laws are withdrawn

For Modi govt, crony capitalists are 'best friends', Rahul Gandhi says

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that for the Modi government, crony capitalists are "best friends" and protesting farmers are Khalistanis

Farmers' protest over Centre's three new agri bills continues for 20th day

Farmers' protest against Centre's three farm laws continued for the 20th day at Singhu border with Delhi

Over 2,000 women likely to join farm protests at Delhi border in days ahead

Over 2,000 women from the families of those protesting over new farm bills at the Singhu border are likely to join the demonstration in the coming days

Govt wants clause by clause talks with farmers on agri bill proposal: Tomar

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said the government will hold talks with farmers if their proposal on farm bill comes. "We want the discussions to be held clause by clause," he said

No question of taking retrograde steps against agri sector: Rajnath Singh

Thousands of farmers have been protesting for more than two weeks on the borders of Delhi, demanding withdrawal of three new farm laws

Kejriwal to fast for a day over farm bills, urges govt to repeal new laws

Delhi CM Kejriwal said he will observe a day-long fast in response to a call given by farmers protesting against three new farm laws, and appealed to the Centre to shun ego and scrap the legislations

SC to hear plea on removal of farmers protesting at Delhi borders on Dec 16

The SC will hear a plea on Dec 16 seeking removal of farmers from Delhi borders saying the protest is creating issues for commuters and might lead to a surge in Covid-19 infections

Will come down hard on 'tukde tukde' gang exploiting farmers' stir: Prasad

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that stern action will be taken against nation breakers "Tukde Tukde Gang" trying to take advantage of farmers movement against the new farm laws

IRCTC sends 20 mn emails in 5 days on PM Modi's ties with Sikh community

IRCTC sent out nearly 20 million emails between Dec 8 and Dec 12 to its customers listing 13 decisions taken by PM Modi to support the Sikh community, amidst farmers' protest against farm laws

Doors always open, Govt ready to allay farmers' fears over bills: Javadekar

On the 18th day of farmers' protest on different border of the national capital, Prakash Javadekar said the government's door is always open for farmers and it is ready to discuss their issues

Shashi Tharoor joins Punjab MPs protesting over farm bills at Jantar Mantar

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor joined the protest staged by his party colleagues from Punjab at Jantar Mantar in demanding the withdrawal of the new farm laws

Agriculture Min meets Amit Shah as protests over new farm bills continue

Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Som Parkash met Home Minister Amit Shah amidst farmers' protests against the Centre's three agriculture laws, officials said

Agricultural reforms will increase farmers' income: PM Modi at FICCI event

PM Modi said farmers will get new markets and agriculture will get fresh investments