Farmer unions announce nationwide chakka jam on February 6, threaten to block state, national highways
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 on February 6. 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, 07:32 AM IST
Centre, farmers union leaders to hold seventh round of talks over agri laws at 2 pm today
The central government on Monday will hold the next round of talks with the leaders of farmer unions who have been holding protests at different borders of Delhi for more than a month against the three agricultural laws.
Jan 04, 2021, 07:36 AM IST
Farmers' protest against agri laws enters day 33
On Saturday, the protesting farmer unions had decided to resume their dialogue with the Centre, and proposed December 29 for the next round of talks.
Dec 28, 2020, 09:59 AM IST
Shiv Sena's mouthpiece Saamna's latest attack on BJP, 'Country will break like Soviet Union due to worsening Centre-state ties'
The editorial hit out at the Centre over COVID-19 relief package, China's incursion in Ladakh, farmers protest and construction of new Parliament building.
Dec 27, 2020, 13:26 PM IST
President Kovind, PM Modi pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee; book on ex-PM released on his 96th birth anniversary
To mark the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, which is celebrated as Good Governance Day, Prime Minister Modi will pay floral tributes and also release the book published by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
Dec 25, 2020, 08:37 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to address farmers, release Rs 18,000 crore aid under PM-Kisan scheme
The Prime Minister will also have a conversation with farmers from six different states during the event.
Dec 25, 2020, 07:24 AM IST
Agitating farmers at Ghazipur border open one way of road for commuters
Efforts are underway by the unions to draw support from farmers in other states.
Dec 22, 2020, 07:46 AM IST
Farmers protest Live updates: Farmers block Delhi-Meerut Expressway with tractors as protest intensifies at Ghazipur border
Stay tuned to the live blog for latest updates on farmers' protest against agri laws.
Dec 21, 2020, 07:32 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi cites Swaminathan panel report as he hails farm laws, attacks Opposition over loan waiver promise
During his address, the Prime Minister hailed the farm laws and said that Rs 35 lakh crore has so far been transferred into the bank accounts of 35 lakh farmers of Madhya Pradesh.
Dec 18, 2020, 15:03 PM IST
DMK, allies on one-day hunger strike in support of protesting farmers
Stay tuned to the live blog of Zee News for latest updates on farmers protest:
Dec 18, 2020, 08:30 AM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to observe fast in support of farmers today
In response to a call given by the agitating farmers, he also urged his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters as well as the people of the country to join the farmers` agitation.
Dec 14, 2020, 09:16 AM IST
AAP workers to observe fast on Dec 14 in support of farmers' protest
Notably, the farmer unions have also announced a hunger strike from 8 am to 5 pm on December 14 at Singhu border where scores of farmers have been protesting since November 26.
Dec 13, 2020, 15:36 PM IST
Farmers protest live updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets Narendra Tomar as farmers threaten to intensify agitation
Stay tuned to the live blog of Zee News for latest updates related to farmers' protests against farm laws.
Dec 13, 2020, 08:04 AM IST
Farmers’ union leaders at Singhu border will go on hunger strike on Dec 14
With anti-riot equipment, around 3,500 police personnel will be deployed at all five toll plazas in Faridabad, Haryana in view of the call given by agitating farmers to block toll plazas today.
Dec 12, 2020, 07:57 AM IST
Farmers to block Delhi-Jaipur road on December 12; over 2,000 police personnel deployed along NH-48
A farmers' union chief announced that they will stage a sit-in protest in front of District Collector offices, houses of BJP leaders, and block toll plazas on December 14.
Dec 11, 2020, 21:49 PM IST
50,000 more farmers on 1200 tractors carrying enough food head to Delhi to join agitation against farm laws
Thousands of farmers hailing from Ferozepur, Fazilka, Abohar Faridkot and Moga have left for New Delhi to protest against the agri laws and are carrying ration that can last upto six months.
Dec 11, 2020, 14:25 PM IST
Protests erupt in Gujarat despite CM Vijay Rupani's assurance that state will not support Bharat Bandh
Dec 08, 2020, 09:55 AM IST
Govt not ready to take back agriculture laws, says farmer leader after meeting Amit Shah
Stay tuned to the live blog of Zee News to get latest updates related to Bharat bandh.
Dec 08, 2020, 07:48 AM IST
Farmers protest: Farmers protest Live: Kerala govt to move to Supreme Court against Centre's Farm Laws
As their fifth round of talks with the government ended in a deadlock, thousands of farmers protesting the Centre's new farm laws stayed put on the borders of Delhi with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, blocking key routes leading to the national capital that led to long traffic jams.
Dec 07, 2020, 07:32 AM IST
