Punjab farmers' 'rail roko' protest over farm loan waiver, compensation enters third day; several trains cancelled
The farmers are demanding a complete waiver of farm loans and compensation to the kin of those who died during the anti-farm laws stir. The agitating farmers had blocked railway tracks at various places in Punjab on Tuesday, affecting the movement of 156 trains.
Dec 22, 2021, 07:43 AM IST
Former MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan mimics Rahul Gandhi, lashes out over farm loan waiver
Chouhan went on to suggest that newly-appointed Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi should fulfill the promise made by his son Rahul.
Aug 27, 2019, 07:11 AM IST
Amarinder Singh writes to PM Narendra Modi, seeks pan-India farm loan waiver as one-time solution
The Punjab Chief Minister had in January said that the farm loan waiver announced by his government was not enough to end the sufferings of the farmers.
Jun 05, 2019, 11:41 AM IST
Telangana govt proposes to waive farm loans up to Rs 1 lakh
Rao noted that his party, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), had promised the loan waiver before the December 7, 2018 assembly elections.
Feb 22, 2019, 15:44 PM IST
Interim Budget 2019 today, sops for farmers and salaried class, cheap loans likely as Lok Sabha election nears
The NDA govt will present its Interim Budget 2019 on Friday amidst a lot of hopes and expectations from across the spectrum of society.
Jan 31, 2019, 23:02 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Is Modi government's action plan for farmers to gain votes in elections 2019?
Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke which brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issues. Is Modi government's action plan for farmers to gain votes in elections 2019? Watch this debate to know more.
Jan 17, 2019, 19:52 PM IST
Watch: Top 19 news stories of the day, January 17th, 2019
In this new show of Zee News watch 19 stories of the day. This show brings to you detailed information on every single story. Watch full video to know more.
Jan 17, 2019, 19:52 PM IST
Kamal Nath government gives nod to waive off loans of farmers upto Rs 2 lakh in Madhya Pradesh
The Cabinet has decided to waive off loans upto Rs 2 lakh that were taken by farmers before 12 December 2018.
Jan 05, 2019, 14:06 PM IST
Congress a 'Lollipop Company', has no real concern for farmers: PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi attacked Congress while addressing a rally at Ghazipur in eastern UP.
Dec 29, 2018, 18:48 PM IST
Morning Breaking: Congress misleading farmers on loan waiver, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday accused the Congress of misleading farmers in the name of loan waivers.
Dec 28, 2018, 09:00 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee questions farm loan waivers, triggers speculation of rift with Congress
Mamata Banerjee said that while some were announcing farm loan waivers, she was gathering information to ascertain if the move actually benefitted people on the ground.
Dec 26, 2018, 18:09 PM IST
Kavi Yudh: Special poetic war on farm loan waiver
This segment of Zee News brings to you special poetic war between poets on farm loan waiver. Watch this video to know more.
Dec 23, 2018, 21:20 PM IST
6 months on, Karnataka yet to see farm loan waiver, tweets mean nothing: BJP slams Congress
Soon after Congress came to power in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Chief Ministers of both states - Kamal Nath and Bhupesh Baghel - made the announcement to waive off farmer loans.
Dec 19, 2018, 13:40 PM IST
Won't let PM Modi sleep until all farm loans waived: Rahul Gandhi
In a stinging attack on what he described as crony capitalism, Rahul said the government has turned a blind eye to the loans given to 15 top industrialists of the country.
Dec 18, 2018, 14:31 PM IST
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan points at 'enormous problems' over Congress' farm loan waiver promise
According to former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, farm loan waiver promised by Congress party would lead to major issues concerning the fiscal of the state.
Dec 14, 2018, 13:12 PM IST
After state poll wins, Congress starts work on promised farm loan waivers
The party is reportedly collecting inputs on how to waive off farmers' loan in the state within 10 days of new government's swearing-in.
Dec 13, 2018, 06:48 AM IST
Farmers' protest: Here are the key recommendations of MS Swaminathan panel
The MS Swaminathan commission had called for fast and inclusive growth for farmers.
Oct 03, 2018, 11:07 AM IST
Congress warns of fast on Friday in support of Hardik Patel in Gujarat
Hardik Patel has been on fast since August 25 demanding loan waiver for farmers in Gujarat.
Sep 06, 2018, 22:55 PM IST
Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy, under pressure to announce farm loan waiver, seeks 50% support from Modi government
In his address at the 4th meeting of the NITI Ayog governing council in New Delhi, Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy said that about 85 lakh farmers have outstanding debts on account of agricultural loans from banks in the state.
Jun 17, 2018, 20:23 PM IST
Did not mean to show disrespect to people: Kumaraswamy on 'at mercy of Congress' remark
Kumaraswamy was on May 23, 2018, sworn-in as Karnataka CM at a grand ceremony in Bengaluru attended by a galaxy of top leaders and regional satraps.
May 28, 2018, 23:24 PM IST
