Farmers' protest

Lakhimpur Kheri killings accused Ashish Mishra not flight risk, UP govt tells SC

The Uttar Pradesh government was responding to a petition challenging the bail granted to Mishra by the Allahabad High Court.

Apr 04, 2022, 14:32 PM IST

Two new farm unions formed in Haryana’s Ambala and Karnal

“In the past 1 month two new farm unions have been formed in Ambala & Karnal in Haryana; Bhatriya Kisan Union (Shaheed Bhagat Singh) and Bhartiya Kisan Union (Sir Chotu Ram), these two unions have branched out of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Chaduni),” sources said. 

Apr 01, 2022, 14:27 PM IST

SKM announces next phase of farmers' movement in April demanding MSP guarantee

The farmers` body has also decided to oragnize a nationwide protest on March 21 over the role of the government in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident.

Mar 15, 2022, 06:28 AM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC to hear plea for cancellation of Ashish Mishra's bail on March 11

Ashish Mishra, an accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court on February 10. 

Mar 04, 2022, 12:01 PM IST

Trains canceled amid farmers' agitation in Ferozepur Division of Northern Railway, details here

Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway in a release said that few trains have been canceled and certain trains have been short terminated and accordingly short originated. 

Dec 26, 2021, 07:00 AM IST

Punjab farmers block rail tracks seeking loan waiver, 27 trains cancelled

The train movement was affected in the state due to their ‘rail roko’ agitation, which started under the banner of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee. 

Dec 20, 2021, 21:44 PM IST

Farm leaders eyeing traditional parties’ voters in Punjab Assembly elections

Given the high stake 2022 battle of the ballot, the new political outfits, especially those launched by farmer groups, aim at the anti-incumbency sentiments.

Dec 19, 2021, 15:58 PM IST

Traffic movement allowed at Singhu border after over a year

The Singhu Border on Delhi-Chandigarh highway had been the epicentre of the farmers' movement against the three central farm laws.

Dec 15, 2021, 21:34 PM IST

Haryana CM asks admin to prepare report on cases against farmers to be withdrawn

The chief minister said appropriate steps will also be taken with regard to cases that have already gone to court.

Dec 12, 2021, 22:14 PM IST

State govts will take call on withdrawal of cases against farmers: Narendra Singh Tomar

SKM announced the suspension of protests on December 9 after receiving a formal letter from the Government of India promising the formation of a committee on MSP and withdrawal of cases against the farmers immediately. 

Dec 12, 2021, 18:39 PM IST

Mahapanchayat will be held from time to time to discuss farmers' issues: Rakesh Tikait

"Every year, a 10-day Kisan Andolan Mela will be held. Mahapanchayat will be held from time to time to discuss farmers` issues," Tikait said. 

Dec 12, 2021, 07:31 AM IST

Punjab govt offers job to kin of 11 farmers who died during farm law protests

The family members of 11 Punjab farmers, who lost their lives during the protest against the farm laws agitation, were given government jobs on Saturday, reported ANI.

Dec 11, 2021, 18:57 PM IST

Farmers celebrate homecoming with Bhangra, laddoos, garlands after protests end

Families of farmers along with fellow villagers at many places on the Delhi-Karnal-Ambala and Delhi-Hisar national highways along with other state highways enroute were welcoming and honouring the peasants coming in tractor trolleys with garlands, 'laddoos', 'barfi' and other sweets.

Dec 11, 2021, 18:22 PM IST

2 farmers died while returning home from the Tikri border

The farmers died after their tractor hit a truck in Haryana, said the police.

Dec 11, 2021, 17:46 PM IST

Protest ends: Farmers leave from Delhi borders, traffic slows down on highways

The farmers are returning to their homes after the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's announced the suspension of their year-long farmers' agitation

Dec 11, 2021, 13:46 PM IST

Farmers all set to return homes today after year-long agitation against farm laws

"We have won this battle after the struggles of a year-long protest. We are happy that the Central government has agreed to fulfil our pending demands. We are doing packing here and will return to our homes at 9 am on December 11," said BKU Executive Member, Manpreet Singh. 

Dec 11, 2021, 08:22 AM IST

No farmer died due to police action during farm law agitation: Centre

Various farmer groups were protesting against three new farm laws, which have now been scrapped.

Dec 10, 2021, 16:46 PM IST

Farmers to vacate Delhi protest sites on December 11

Farmers will hold a 'victory march' to their homes on December 11.

Dec 09, 2021, 16:23 PM IST

PM Modi pays last respect to CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others

The cremation of CDS General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat will take place on Friday in Delhi. 

Dec 09, 2021, 07:59 AM IST

Discussion underway with Centre on Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Rakesh Tikait

A five-member committee of Samyukt Kisan Morcha held a meeting at the Singhu border on Wednesday to take a decision on the proposal sent by the central government. 

Dec 08, 2021, 20:55 PM IST