Government is always ready to discuss Agriculture Laws: Kailash Choudhary, MoS for Agriculture
Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary has given a big statement in a special conversation with Zee News about the discussion on Agriculture Laws. Chaudhary said that the government is ready from the beginning to discuss Agriculture Laws, but only the opposition is running away from the discussion.
Feb 02, 2021, 21:02 PM IST
Now protesting farmers announce 3-hour nationwide 'chakka jam' on THIS date
Farmer union leaders told a press conference at the Singhu Border, on the Haryana side, that they will block the roads between 12 pm to 3 pm. They also alleged that farmers have been "ignored" in the Union Budget 2021-22, and water and power supply have been curtailed, and mobile toilet blocks being removed, at their protest venues.
Feb 02, 2021, 00:55 AM IST
Centre directs Twitter to block over 200 accounts for provocative tweets linked to farmers' protest
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) took the step on the request of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and law enforcement agencies. This was done to prevent any escalation of law and order in view of the on-going farmer agitation.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:49 PM IST
From 'tukde tukde gang' to Khalistani conspiracy in farmers' protests, Zee News reported the truth
We are proud to say that Zee News is the only channel that continues on the path of truth and we fearlessly told the truth of the farmers' movement. Zee News had already told that the farmers' movement has been hijacked and the anti-national views have been mixed in it.
Jan 30, 2021, 00:08 AM IST
Farmers protests: Why were people allowed in Red Fort, asks Rahul Gandhi; 'only solution is to repeal laws'
Thousands of protesting farmers had clashed with the police during the tractor rally called by farmer unions on January 26 to highlight their demand for the repeal of the Centre's three farm laws. Many of the protesters, driving tractors, reached the Red Fort and entered the monument.
Jan 29, 2021, 16:15 PM IST
Exposed: Zee News first to unmask connection between Khalistanis, farmers' stir and protest hijacking
Zee News has been constantly facing the wrath of some people for reporting the fact. The Centre has also accepted the fact that Khalistan supporters have infiltrated the farmers' protest. Zee News has been reporting about Khalistan's entry into this agitation from the outset.
Jan 28, 2021, 23:17 PM IST
Sit-in protest against Centre's farm laws continues at Ghazipur border; 'will not vacate site' says BKU's Rakesh Tikait
Protesting farmers did not follow the marked route for their tractor march on Republic Day and forcibly entered central Delhi by removing police barricades. They clashed with the police and also entered the Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts.
Jan 28, 2021, 20:13 PM IST
Delhi borders to be emptied after nearly two months? Major stir at Singhu and Ghazipur farmers' protest sites
Protesting farmers did not follow the marked route for their tractor march on Republic Day and forcibly entered central Delhi by removing police barricades. They clashed with the police and also entered the Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts.
Jan 28, 2021, 19:07 PM IST
Protesting farmer unions reject govt's proposal to put three agri laws on hold for 18 months, says SKM
The decision of the protesting farmer unions was announced by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha. The government had proposed to suspend the three contentious farm laws for 18 months and set up a joint committee to find an amicable solution to end the deadlock.
Jan 21, 2021, 23:28 PM IST
Centre ready to suspend agri laws for over a year, farmers to consider proposal; next meeting on January 22
The next meeting between the Centre and farmer leaders have been scheduled for January 22, a day after the farmer unions hold their internal discussions on Thursday. The 10th round of talks ended at Vigyan Bhawan after nearly five hours of talks, including two breaks. "The government proposed to suspend the farm laws for one and a half years....we will meet tomorrow and deliberate over it," said Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan).
Jan 20, 2021, 20:53 PM IST
SC-appointed panel meets for 1st time, decides to hold discussion with farmers pro and against agri laws
According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the members discussed the roadmap of activities for the Committee for two months to prepare their recommendations after discussion with farmers, farmers' bodies, farmers' unions and other stakeholders. Dr Ashok Gulati, Former Chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices, Anil Ghanwat, President, Shetkari Sanghatana and Dr Pramod Joshi, Former Director for South Asia, International Food Policy Research Institute participated in the meeting.
Jan 19, 2021, 19:05 PM IST
Agri laws protests: Talks between Centre and farmer leaders postponed to January 20
The Centre has said that both sides want to resolve the stalemate at the earliest.
Jan 18, 2021, 23:57 PM IST
Won't back down if Centre doesn't withdraw agri bills, says farmer leader Rakesh Tikait; threatens to join January 26 parade
Rakesh Tikait has threatened to join the January 26 Republic Day Parade.
Dec 25, 2020, 20:18 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Remembering Chaudhary Charan Singh, former prime minister known for farmer-friendly policies
In DNA on Wednesday, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary speaks on Chaudhary Charan Singh, the first farmer prime minister of India.
Dec 24, 2020, 00:02 AM IST
Farmers' protests: 62-year old woman drives jeep from Patiala to Delhi's Singhu border, Diljit Dosanjh shares pic
The farmers' protests have entered its 28th day on Wednesday (December 23).
Dec 23, 2020, 23:54 PM IST
Ready for talks but Centre should send concrete proposal, say farmer leaders as protests enter Day 28
"We have already told Home Minister Amit Shah that protesting farmers will not accept amendments," said a farmer leader.
Dec 23, 2020, 20:15 PM IST
Farmers should tell us what they want to add and subtract from govt's proposal, ready for discussion, says Centre
Narendra Singh Tomar has said that he is hopeful that farmers' unions will discuss the request of the government.
Dec 23, 2020, 16:47 PM IST
Confusion being spread about new farm laws, says Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in letter to farmers
Narendra Singh Tomar has written a letter to farmers highlighting that 'confusion is being spread about the new agriculture laws'.
Dec 17, 2020, 19:58 PM IST
Haryana priest shoots himself near Singhu border, writes 'unable to see farmers' struggles' in note; first suicide in protests
The priest died by suicide near Singhu border of Delhi, marking the first suicide in the farmers' protests.
Dec 16, 2020, 21:06 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Some people hampering talks; ready to hold discussion with farmer leaders at Singhu border if invited, says Narendra Singh Tomar
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar spoke with Zee News Editor-in-chief Sudhir Chaudhary, in an exclusive interview in DNA show.
Dec 12, 2020, 00:06 AM IST
