Clashes broke out between farmers and police in Greater Noida
Clashes broke out between farmers and police in Greater Noida. It is being told that water cannons have been used on women farmers. The farmers were protesting demanding compensation.
Nov 01, 2022, 16:30 PM IST
Centre accuses Punjab of not taking adequate steps to prevent stubble burning
The Centre, on Wednesday, claimed that the Punjab government was unable to tackle the 'stubble burning' problem in the state.
Oct 19, 2022, 18:14 PM IST
Rs 2,500 per acre fine for Gurugram farmers if caught stubble-burning
"We appealed to all the farmers of the district not to burn stubble after harvesting paddy," said Nishant Kumar Yadav, Gurugram's Deputy Commissioner.
Oct 12, 2022, 14:15 PM IST
Punjab farmers are now choosing sustainable ways of getting rid of crop residue; here's why
Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.
Oct 09, 2022, 10:46 AM IST
Kashmir's apple industry facing crisis during 'peak' season, seeks govt's help
Disagreement between farmers and the government appears to be widening, as Kashmiri fruit growers continue to demonstrate in response to the valley's recent apple business dispute.
Sep 28, 2022, 23:11 PM IST
Know all about Modi government's gamechanging PM-PRANAM scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had time and gain urged farmers to reduce their dependence on chemical fertilisers.
Sep 20, 2022, 15:02 PM IST
Water Satyagraha of farmers on the demand of survey in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
In Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, farmers of about 10 villages are doing water satyagraha. Their demand is that the survey work of the crops destroyed due to heavy rains should be completed soon.
Sep 19, 2022, 11:30 AM IST
New Aadhaar data leak exposes 11 crore Indian farmers’ sensitive info
Farmers receive up to Rs 6,000 per year in minimum income support under this scheme, which is given on an annual basis.
Jun 14, 2022, 12:49 PM IST
'Boko Haram' Massacre: At least 50 farmers killed in Nigeria’s Borno
Boko Haram has increasingly targeted farmers, herders and loggers, accusing them of spying and passing information to the Nigerian military.
May 25, 2022, 11:10 AM IST
'Padhta Punjab': Sangrur SSP to contribute part of his salary for education of farmers' daughters
Mandeep S Sidhu, posted for the third time in the district, decided to contribute Rs 51,000 from his first pay followed by Rs 21,000 every month till the time he is posted there.
Apr 18, 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
World Bank offers $115 million loan for rejuvenating watersheds in India
The $115 million (Rs 869 crore) loan has a maturity of 15 years, including a grace period of 4.5 years, the Finance Ministry said.
Feb 18, 2022, 20:32 PM IST
Exports of agri, processed food through APEDA may exceed USD 23.7 bn in FY22
It is giving thrust on ensuring digitization of land records and formalization of tenancy for the farmers, which helps in boosting exports, the ministry added.
Feb 13, 2022, 17:55 PM IST
Budget 2022: Farmers may get good news in Budget 2022
Kisan Credit Card scheme has been launched with an objective to save farmers from moneylenders and provide timely loans for their farming activities. If sources are to be believed, the government is mulling to make big announcement for farmers in the Union Budget.
Jan 27, 2022, 05:00 AM IST
Grant up to Rs 10 lakh to ICAR institutes, KVKs, state agri universities for purchase of drones, says Agri ministry
The civil avaition ministry has published 'Drone Rules 2021' on 25th August 2021 to regulate the use and operation of Drones in India.
Jan 22, 2022, 21:38 PM IST
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Charge sheet against four in connection with lynching of BJP workers, driver
The police filed charge sheet against four accused identified as Vichitra Singh, Gurvinder Singh, Kamaljeet Singh and Gurpreet Singh.
Jan 22, 2022, 07:07 AM IST
BJP MLA slapped by elderly farmer on stage, says it was 'chacha's pat on cheek'
The lawmaker from Unnao's Sadar seat alleged that the opposition leaders as part of "conspiracy" gave a different colour to the matter to gain political mileage.
Jan 08, 2022, 12:50 PM IST
Cases registered against farmers for burning stubble will be withdrawn - Gajendra Shekhawat
Union Minister and Punjab BJP in-charge Gajendra Shekhawat has said that the process of withdrawing the cases against the farmers is being started and no case will be registered for burning stubble.
Jan 05, 2022, 12:50 PM IST
Farmers' loans up to 2 lakh will be waived - CM Channi
Big decision of Punjab government before elections. Farmers' loans up to 2 lakh will be waived.
Dec 24, 2021, 13:28 PM IST
Farmers protest in Punjab: 400 trains affected as demonstration enters 4th day
More than 400 trains have been affected due to the protest demonstration by farmers in the Firozpur Division of the Northern Railway in the last four days of protest said CPRO, Northern Railway.
Dec 23, 2021, 14:40 PM IST
