Farmers

PM Narendra Modi makes BIG statement on MSP, farmers and agriculture laws protest: Top points

Reeling out statistics, the prime minister said over two-third of farmers have small landholdings and the new laws give them the freedom to sell their produce anywhere, helping to realise the best prices. He slammed those abusing agitating Sikh farmers, saying it won't do the country any good as he went on to appeal to the protesting farmers to withdraw over two-month-long stir and give the new agriculture reform laws a chance.

Feb 08, 2021, 18:22 PM IST

CM Palaniswami announces crop loan waiver worth Rs 12k crore in Tamil Nadu

Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced the waiver on Rs. 12,110 cr crop loans for the farmers who borrowed from cooperative banks. According to the Chief Minister, this move is to benefit over 16.43 lakhs farmers. The CM said that this announcement was intended to ease the burden of the farmers. 

Feb 06, 2021, 19:24 PM IST

West Bengal budget: CM Mamata Banerjee announces hike in allowance for farmers under state's flagship Krishak Bandhu scheme, says 'keep faith in me'

CM Banerjee, during the assembly session, said her government has worked tirelessly for the state's overall development, despite not getting necessary help from the central government. She said, "We have decided to build 20 lakh houses for the SC and ST communities and upgrade mud houses into pucca ones."

Feb 05, 2021, 18:48 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Khalistan will win if farm laws will be withdrawn?

In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. Today's topic of debate: Khalistan will win if farm laws will be withdrawn?

Feb 05, 2021, 18:48 PM IST

'I still stand with farmers', tweets Greta Thunberg after Zee News exposes Swedish climate activist

The Delhi Police on Thursday filed a case against the activist over her tweets on farmers' protests near the borders of Delhi. On February 3, the teen activist took to micro-blogging website, Twitter, to express her concerns over farmers’ agitation and shared a post stating solidarity with the farmers.

Feb 04, 2021, 17:30 PM IST

Breaking News: PM Modi spoke on the issues of Farmers Protest in all-party meeting

An all-party meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Modi, in which the PM said that the government was always ready to talk to the farmers.

Jan 30, 2021, 21:04 PM IST

New video of uproar at Red Fort surfaces, shows attempt to attack police personnel

Farmers protesting against the three agriculture laws marched to the Red Fort on January 26, where they climbed on to poles and waved flags from its ramparts. Now, the second video has surfaced of the violence at the Red Fort. The farmers had barged into the premises of the Red Fort after deviating from their planned route for the tractor parade and hoisted flags at the iconic monument in the national capital.

Jan 26, 2021, 20:34 PM IST

After the saffron flag hoisted by protesting farmer now, Second Video came from Red Fort

Farmers protesting against the three agriculture laws marched to the Red Fort Tuesday, where they climbed on to poles and waved flags from its ramparts. Now, second video came on Media Timeline.

Jan 26, 2021, 19:30 PM IST

Farmers Protest: Why are the statements of the Delhi Police and the farmer different?

The farmers' Protest has been going on for the last 60 days, and the agitation laws between the government and farmers are going on. At the same time. The Delhi Police and the farmer are making separate statements, where the police did not allow the tractor march, while the farmers say that they will take out a tractor march in Delhi on 26 January.

Jan 24, 2021, 12:24 PM IST

Agri laws protests: SC hearing on Monday; farmer leader says 'prepared for sit-in till May 2024'

The Centre has urged the agitating farmers to discuss alternatives to scrapping the legislation at the next meeting scheduled for January 19.

Jan 18, 2021, 00:33 AM IST

Ready for alternative to agri laws repeal demand, says Centre to protesting farmers; agitators determined on Republic Day tractor march in Delhi

The Centre has yet again urged the protesting farmer leaders to give up their "stubborn" stand on the agri laws.

Jan 17, 2021, 21:06 PM IST

Doubling farmers income biggest priority of Narendra Modi govt, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the three central farm laws would ensure manifold hike in the earnings of the farmers.

Jan 17, 2021, 17:23 PM IST

Will the seventh dialogue between the farmer-government end the dispute?

Leaders of the farmers' organization have reached Vigyan Bhawan for the seventh round of talks with the Center. With the opposition of the farmers, the government is likely to again discuss all three laws 'section by section'.

Jan 04, 2021, 14:58 PM IST

Seventh dialogue between farmer and govt, Farmers organization leaders reach Vigyan Bhawan

Leaders of the farmers' organization have reached Vigyan Bhawan for the seventh round of talks with the Center. With the opposition of the farmers, the government is likely to again discuss all three laws 'section by section'.

Jan 04, 2021, 14:40 PM IST

No reform has ever happened out of a complete consensus : PV Narasimha Rao’s

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at least 50 per cent resolution has been reached with mutual agreement on two out of four items on the agenda and discussions would continue on the remaining two on January 4 at 2 PM.

Jan 01, 2021, 12:20 PM IST

Farmers Protest : Farmer unions to hold key meetings to discuss Centre's proposal Today

A proposed amendment in three central farm laws may lead reforms in the agriculture sector but with small farming, second employment must be there for the small, marginal farmers and farm laborer's. Watch full Video

Jan 01, 2021, 11:56 AM IST

West Bengal: A ground report of political betrayal against farmers

Watch how farmers lost everything on the name of ‘Mamata revolution’?

Dec 28, 2020, 20:24 PM IST

Zee Exclusive : BJP Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain clears govt's stand on Kisan bills

BJP Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain again tried to clears govt's stand on Kisan bills.

Dec 27, 2020, 16:58 PM IST

Farmers Protest : Meeting with Government on 29th December

With ongoing farmers protest, Meeting with Government is scheduled on 29th December.

Dec 27, 2020, 14:04 PM IST

UP Government will take back two cases against Bhatta Parsaul farmers

UP's Yogi Government will take back two cases against Bhatta Parsaul farmers.

Dec 27, 2020, 13:46 PM IST