Tag: farmers
Farmers Can Withdraw From Contract At Any Point: Tomar
Amid the Opposition's continuous attack on the government in Parliament over the farmers protests, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar on Friday said that as per the Centre's three new farm laws, the farmers can terminate their contract at any time and can withdraw from their agreement without any penalty. ....
Farmers In Bihar Refuse To Join Stir Despite Opposition Attempts
Opposition parties' leaders in Bihar have organised human chains, tractor rallies, Raj Bhavan march, dharnas and protests in support of the farmers' agitation at the Delhi borders, but have failed to enthuse the farmers here to join the stir. They are still maintaining a distance from the protests. ....
Nadda Attacks Mamata For Depriving Farmers' In Availing Welfare Scheme
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president J.P. Nadda on Saturday attacked West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for depriving about 70 lakhs farmers in the state from receiving the money under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. ....
End Agitation, Hold Talks: Modi To Farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the farmers to end their agitation and initiate talks to resolve the issue while assuring that the MSP will continue. He also appealed to the farmers to give a chance to the agri reforms and said he was always open to change. ....
SC Appointed Panel On Farms Laws Holds Discussions With Industry
The expert committee, appointed by the Supreme Court to facilitate discussions on the three farm laws, on Tuesday held meetings with 18 stakeholders, including representatives from various industries. ....
IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Turns Down Request For Meeting With Twitter
India has refused meeting with Twitter officials amid row with the Indian government over blocking of some accounts contents related to farmers protest.....
From Climate Activist To 'Toolkit Editor', Who Is Disha Ravi?
Disha Ravi has been featured in publications across the world as a young activist voicing her strong opinions about the environmental crisis in India. However, the 21-year-old climate activist from Soladevanahalli area of Bengaluru was arrested by Delhi Police's Special Cell on Saturday for her alleged role in the infamous "toolkit" which, according to police, was behind the January 26 violence in the capital. ....
New Farm Laws Will Benefit Small, Marginal Farmers Most: PM Modi
As the ongoing farmers' protest entered the 83rd day on Tuesday against the three contentious farm laws enacted last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified that these laws will mostly benefit small and marginal farmers. ....
Farm Movement Set To Extend To Bengal, Says Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait has said that the farm movement would extend to the state of West Bengal in the coming days. ....
Man Who Climbed The Ramparts Of Red Fort Arrested
The Delhi Police have arrested another accused wanted in the Red fort violence on 26 January identified as Jaspreet Singh, a resident of Swaroop nagar in Delhi. The police said Jaspreet's name came up during the interrogation of the arrested accused Maninder Singh who was seen brandishing swords at the Red fort. ....
