Charanjit Singh Channi, new Punjab CM, reaches out to farmers, waives water and electricity bills
Charanjit Singh Channi, who was chosen by the Congress central leadership after hectic deliberations to succeed Capt Amarinder Singh, was on Monday sworn in as 16th chief minister of Punjab.
Sep 20, 2021, 14:04 PM IST
Farmers camp outside govt offices in Haryana's Karnal after talks fail, ban on mobile internet services extended
About 10 protesters were hurt in the clash with police in Karnal on August 28, as they tried to march towards the venue of a BJP meeting. Their leaders also claimed that a farmer died later, an allegation rejected by the administration.
Sep 08, 2021, 08:18 AM IST
Farmers hold biggest 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in nine months, kick-off 'Mission UP'
A total of 32 farmer unions from Punjab have given a deadline of September 8 to the state government to withdraw cases against protestors, it said, adding that if the cases are not withdrawn, the farmers will prepare a roadmap for a bigger protest on September 8.
Sep 05, 2021, 14:10 PM IST
Why roads still blocked, find solution: SC to Centre on blockade of roads due to farmers protest
A Bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said the protestors have a right to protest at a designated space but cannot block the outflow and inflow of traffic.
Aug 23, 2021, 19:14 PM IST
Farmers' leader in MP threatens to take IMD to court for 'wrong' predictions
A Madhya Pradesh farmers' Union leader has threatened to sue IMD for alleged "wrong" predictions though a senior scientist of the weather department said farmers might have been "misled".
Aug 19, 2021, 07:31 AM IST
THIS state to cover 8.5 lakh farming families under health insurance scheme
The farmers need not to visit market committee office to apply manually for health insurance, as was the case earlier. The interested farmers can simply apply on Mandi Board's portal, www.Emandikaran-pb.In.
Aug 08, 2021, 19:30 PM IST
Samajwadi Party to protest against fuel hike, will launch 'cycle yatra' across Uttar Pradesh today
"The yatra will highlight issues like unemployment, price rise, corruption, police atrocities, exploitation of women, youths, farmers and anti-democratic attitude of the BJP government in the state," Chaudhary said.
Aug 05, 2021, 07:04 AM IST
PM KISAN Yojana: Check the list of documents to be submitted to avail benefits
This scheme would further provide financial assistance of up to Rs 6,000 annually to small and marginalised farmers across the country.
Jul 26, 2021, 22:08 PM IST
Navjot Singh Sidhu, the newly appointed Punjab Congress chief, shown black flags by farmers opposing farm laws in Ludhiana
Overruling the objections raised by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, Sidhu was on Sunday appointed the president of the Punjab unit of Congress.
Jul 20, 2021, 14:06 PM IST
PM Kisan Scheme: Golden opportunity for farmers to get 2 instalments in July, check details
Farmers who aren’t registered under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi yet can receive two instalments worth Rs 2000 each (Rs 4000 total) in one go.
Jun 18, 2021, 13:22 PM IST
PM Kisan Yojana: Beneficiaries could land in jail if they’re found doing THIS
In many districts of Jharkhand, except East Singhbhum, fake beneficiaries have been identified who are availing the benefits of PM Kisan despite being ineligible for the scheme. A case of fraud has been registered against all such beneficiaries.
Jun 16, 2021, 15:53 PM IST
PM Kisan Yojana: Here’s how farmers can get two instalments at once
The central government is offering a golden opportunity to farmers who haven’t registered for the PM Kisan Yojana yet. Under the scheme, the government offers financial support to millions of farmers across the country.
Jun 11, 2021, 16:11 PM IST
PM Kisan Yojana: Farmers can receive Rs 36,000 annually, here’s how
Over 11 crore farmers in India are said to have benefitted from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme which was launched in 2018 to provide financial aid to farmers in the country.
Jun 06, 2021, 14:31 PM IST
Navjot Singh Sidhu after meeting with 3-member committee on discord: Here to tell truth to the high command
After meeting with the three-member committee of the Congress formed on Punjab Congress discord, state Congress MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu said that I have come to bring the voice of the people of Punjab to the high command. Whatever the high command has asked in the interest of the party has made them fully aware.
Jun 01, 2021, 14:50 PM IST
Delhi Police arrested 3 farmers who reached near Parliament House during 'Unlock'
On Monday, three farmers had approached the Parliament House in violation of the unlock, which were arrested by the Delhi Police and later released on bail. In terms of precautions, the security of Parliament has also been increased by taking vigilance.
Jun 01, 2021, 09:52 AM IST
'Respect what you eat, and the farmers who grow it', says Vishal Dadlani
Composer Vishal Dadlani on Wednesday (March 24) took to social media to once again express solidarity with the ongoing farmers' protest.
Mar 24, 2021, 17:49 PM IST
New farm laws will destroy existing farming sector: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
"The new laws are not an improvement on the existing system but will destroy the farming sector," CM Amarinder Singh said.
Mar 19, 2021, 11:01 AM 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
Govt, Parliament have great respect for farmers, says PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha
The prime minister said those who are disrupting the House are doing so as per a well-planned strategy as they are unable to digest that people can see the truth. "Through their games, the trust of the people can never be won," he said, amidst protests by the opposition members. The Congress walked out of Lok Sabha as PM Modi explained the government's stand on the three farm laws.
Feb 10, 2021, 17:43 PM IST
MSP hasn't stopped after three farm laws enacted, you can't deny truth: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha
PM Modi also said that the farm laws were passed through an Ordinance and later by Parliament. He also asserted that no mandis were shut after the implementation of these laws, adding that Minimum Support Price (MSP) did not end anywhere in the nation. "This House, our Government and we all respect the farmers who are voicing their views on the farm bills," said PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
Feb 10, 2021, 17:11 PM IST
