Farmer protests

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, 10 others booked for disturbing peace

FIR has also been lodged against Congress leaders Deependra Hooda and Ajay Kumar Lallu. 

Oct 05, 2021, 15:01 PM IST

'Pick up sticks' against protesting farmers: Haryana CM ML Khattar makes controversial remarks

"Do not worry...When you remain there (in jail) for a month, three months or six months, you will become big leaders. Your names will be etched in history," Khattar said during a meeting of the BJP's Kisan Morcha.

Oct 04, 2021, 08:22 AM IST

Farmers' orgy in UP's Lakhimpur Khiri

Farmers protesting in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri suddenly became furious and set vehicles on fire, in fact, the protesting farmers were hit by a car, after which the farmers became furious, see the full news

Oct 03, 2021, 19:20 PM IST

Bharat Bandh today: Traffic movement closed from UP towards Delhi's Ghazipur due to farmers' protest

Hundreds of farmers have blocked major highways, including National Highway 1 linking Delhi with parts of Haryana and Punjab after the Samyukta Kisan Morcha gave a Bharat Bandh call for September 27.

Sep 27, 2021, 06:58 AM IST

Amarinder Singh appeals to farmers to not protest in Punjab as it is not in state's interest

The Congress leader attacked the Centre and said that the constitution has been amended 127 times since 1950, "so why not one more time to repeal the farm laws for providing succour to the farmers who have been sitting at Singhu and Tikri borders".

Sep 13, 2021, 19:59 PM IST

Farmers to protest against lathicharge in Karnal on September 7, Haryana Police tightens security arrangements

The ML Khattar-led government has also ordered a suspension of mobile internet services in Karnal district. 

Sep 06, 2021, 18:25 PM IST

Farmer protests: Rakesh Tikait hits out at PM Narendra Modi, says he will lose election if he contests from Gujarat

The Bhartiya Kisan Union leader said that BJP has destroyed Gujarat and has converted it into a police state.

Sep 06, 2021, 15:54 PM IST

Who is he to demand my resignation? Haryana CM ML Khattar hits back at Amarinder Singh

Khattar, instead, asked for Punjab CM's resignation and alleged that he is behind the farmers' protests. 

Aug 30, 2021, 17:58 PM IST

Country has been occupied by state-run Taliban: Rakesh Tikait slams Haryana govt for lathi-charge on protesting farmers

Tikait also slammed Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and compared him with General Dyer. 

Aug 29, 2021, 16:04 PM IST

Farmers in Haryana block highways after police's lathicharge near Karnal injures 10

The farmers union protested the police action against a group of protesting farmers and blocked several roads and highways, including toll plazas, at different places in Haryana.

Aug 29, 2021, 06:59 AM IST

Around 10 injured after Police lathicharge protesting farmers near Karnal

A group of farmers were protesting against a BJP meeting.

Aug 28, 2021, 17:04 PM IST

'Will go barefoot to meet farmers protesting Centre's farm laws', says Navjot Singh Sidhu

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha is an umbrella body of farmer unions spearheading the agitation against the Centre's three farm laws.

Jul 24, 2021, 19:11 PM IST

If you plan to travel to Delhi or NCR today, read this before driving out

The protests on Friday by Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) against the attack on their leader Rakesh Tikait in Rajasthan had disrupted the traffic flow and led to the sudden closure of the Chilla route.

Apr 04, 2021, 12:27 PM IST

After hooliganism in Punjab, Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra receives threat

In a video, Ravi Azad, is 'appealing' to his fellow farmers and 'young people' to go in groups and stop Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra's program that is scheduled to take place on Sunday.

Mar 28, 2021, 14:45 PM IST

Bharat Bandh: How shutdown called by farmers hit normal life in India- In pics

The ‘Samyukta Kisan Morcha’ (SKM), the apex farmers’ body that is protesting against the Centre’s three farm laws, is observing a 12-hour (6 AM to 6 PM) nationwide shutdown or Bharat Bandh on Friday (March 26). 

Mar 26, 2021, 14:39 PM IST

Farmers' protests: Delhi Police closes Ghazipur border, hours after reopening it

The one side of the National Highway (NH)-9 which goes towards Ghaziabad from Delhi was opened for traffic around 2 AM on Tuesday.

Mar 02, 2021, 15:16 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi underlines support for farmers, says NDA aims to ensure their dignity

For years, small businessmen and small farmers were ignored but the "NDA government has given topmost priority to these two sections," he said in his address at a public meeting in this western town of poll-bound Tamil Nadu. "It has been our honour to work for the small farmer of India. In the past seven years our efforts for small farmers are aimed at giving them a life of prosperity and dignity," he said.

Feb 25, 2021, 20:04 PM IST

Disha Ravi granted bail by Delhi Court in toolkit case

A Delhi Court on Tuesday (February 23, 2021) granted bail to Disha Ravi in the toolkit case. The sessions court of Patiala House allowed the bail plea of the 22-year old activist. "Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana granted bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 1,00,000 with two surety in like amount," said ANI.

Feb 23, 2021, 16:15 PM IST

When crowds gather, govts get changed: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait at farmers' mahapanchayat

On Sunday, Union Agriculture Minister Tomar had in Gwalior said the Centre was ready to talk to the farmers protesting against the new laws, and that mere gathering of the crowd does not lead to revocation of legislations. He had urged the agitating farm unions to tell the government which provisions in these new laws they find anti-farmer.

Feb 22, 2021, 22:55 PM IST

No evidence linking 'toolkit' to Red Fort violence during farmers' march on Republic Day: Disha Ravi's counsel tells court

Disha Ravi's counsel stated that there is nobody arrested in connection with the violence at Red Fort who has said that he was inspired for the same because of the toolkit. The Delhi court reserved order for February 23 on activist's bail application.

Feb 20, 2021, 23:32 PM IST