Page 5 - Indian Farmers

Farmers wave black flags outside IYD event with BJP's Phogat in attendance

Farmers protesting against the Centre's three farm laws on Monday waved black flags when BJP leader Babita Phogat was attending an event related to the International Yoga Day celebrations

Govt ready to talk to farmers but not on repeal of laws, says Tomar

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday said the government was ready to talk to the agitating farmers "even if they come at midnight", but not about their demand to repeal the three new laws which are the bone of contention. Thousands of farmers are camping on Delhi's borders since last November, seeking withdrawal of the new agriculture laws. The government is always ready to talk to any farmers' union, I will welcome them even if they come at midnight," the Union minister told reporters here. The government is ready for talks anytime but not on the repeal of the laws," he said. To a question about vaccination against COVID-19, Tomar said vaccines would be available in enough quantity in August. On Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's reported statement that his party would reconsider the abrogation of provisions of Article 370 if it came to power, Tomar said the entire country is against the restoration of Article 370. "Digvijaya Singh's statement would make t

PM releases over Rs 20K cr under PM-KISAN; benefits reach Bengal farmers

Over 95 million farmers across the country received Rs 20,000 crore in the 8th instalment of PM-KISAN scheme

No cases of Covid among protesting farmers, claim doctors at Singhu border

Doctors and NGOs running medical camps at the Singhu border have claimed that no farmers protesting here have been tested positive for Covid-19 yet and they are safe due to their strong immunity power

Not even fear of coronavirus can disrupt protest, say agitating farmers

The alarming rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in Delhi notwithstanding, farmer leaders said that nothing, not even the fear of coronavirus, can disrupt their protest against the agri law

Did not give call to go to Red Fort: Deep Sidhu to court during bail plea

"No call was given by me to go to Red Fort. There is no evidence that I have mobilised the crowd," Sidhu's lawyer told the court on his behalf

Farmers in Punjab, Haryana 'gherao' Food Corporation of India offices

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana on Monday held protests outside Food Corporation of India (FCI) offices and raised various demands, including a legal guarantee for the minimum support price

After Delhi, BKU leader Tikait threatens tractor agitation in Gujarat

Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait threatened to start a farmers tractor agitation in Gujarat after Delhi, and said time has come to gherao the state capital and also break barricades if needed

Navjot Singh Sidhu slams Goyal; claims Centre wants to destroy mandi system

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday attacked Union Food Minister Piyush Goyal over his letter regarding the issue of direct payment to farmers

Deep Sidhu being made a scapegoat in Jan 26 violence case: Lawyer

The lawyer of actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu in connection with January 26 violence, on Thursday, said his client is being made a scapegoat as he is a known face

Jan 26 violence case: Delhi court to hear Deep Sidhu's bail plea on April 8

A Delhi court will hear the bail plea of Punjabi actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu, accused of January 26 tractor rally violence, on April 8.

Farmers protesting against farm bills at Ghazipur border celebrate Holi

Farmers protesting against the Centre's agricultural laws at the Ghazipur border were seen beating drums, dancing, singing, and playing Holi on Monday

Bharat Bandh: Farmers gather near national highways in Punjab, Haryana

Farmers gathered at several national highways, key roads and some railway tracks in Punjab and Haryana on Friday morning as part of their nationwide protest against the Centre's new agri laws

Bharat Bandh: Minimal impact in Delhi as metro, road transport unaffected

A 12-hour "Bharat Bandh" called by farmer unions had a minimal impact in Delhi with no report of disturbance in road transport while the major markets also remained open

Bharat Bandh: Entry, exit gates of 3 Delhi metro stations reopened

The entry and exit gates of Tikri border, Bahadurgarh city and Brigadier Hoshiar Singh metro stations, which were closed briefly as a precautionary measure in view of Bharat Bandh, have been opened

40-beds hospital opened at Tikri to provide health services to farmers

Indian National Lok Dal has on Wednesday established a 40-bed hospital at Tikri border for the farmers who are protesting against the Centre's three farm laws for several months

Strong winds bring down trees in parts of Rajasthan; farmers suffer losses

Gusty winds accompanied with rainfall hit several areas of Rajasthan, causing damage at a few places, officials said on Tuesday

Haryana farmers to get 9% interest on delayed payments, says CM Khattar

In a bid to ensure that there is no delay in payments to be made to farmers, Haryana CM said that about 9 percent interest would be paid to the farmers if their payments are delayed

Farmers will sell produce at MRP not MSP, says MP Agriculture Minister

Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kamal Patel on Monday said that farmers in the country will henceforth sell their produce at Maximum Retail Price rather than Minimum Support Price

Congress MP gives Zero Hour notice in RS seeking end to farmers' agitation

Congress MP Deependra Singh Hooda gave a Zero hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over demand for compensation to all the farmers who lost lives in the ongoing farmers' agitation and also to end the deadlock