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SC allows impleadment of 8 farmer unions in PILs seeking removal of protes
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the impleadment of eight farmer unions as respondents in the petitions seeking the removal of protestors from the borders in the national capital.
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If BJP can hold rallies, why winter session of Parliament cannot be held,
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], December 17 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Daljit Singh Cheema on Wednesday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on government's decision not to hold the winter session of Parliament.
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Sikh priest shoots himself at Singhu border: Police
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Sonipat/Panipat (Haryana) [India], December 16 (ANI): A Sikh priest from Haryana's Karnal district died by suicide on Wednesday at Singhu border where farmers have been protesting for the last 20 days, said Sonipat DSP (Head Quarter) Virendra Singh.
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Inspired by Guru Nanak's teachings, Amritsar's Khalsa College students sta
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Students from the Khalsa College in Amritsar on Wednesday performed a play inspired by Guru Nanak Dev's life called 'Vismaad' at the Singhu border, where farmers have been protesting for several days.
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Vice President expresses hope of early, reasonable solution to farmers' i
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday expressed hope that a reasonable solution will be found on the issues raised by the agitating farmers since both the government and the farmers are willing to talk to each other.
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Shivraj attacks Congress, asks on what grounds Rahul protesting against fa
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), December 16 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday once again attacked Congress for supporting the ongoing farmer protests in the country.
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Rs 3,500 crore assistance will benefit 5 crore sugarcane farmers: Amit Sha
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): With the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approving an assistance of about Rs 3,500 crore for sugarcane farmers on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government is continuously working for the
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SC involved, hope government, farmers would have discussions soon: Union
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): With the Supreme Court expressing its intention to form a committee comprising representatives of farmers union, government and other stakeholders to resolve the issues concerning protesting farmers, Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary
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Tikri, Dhansa borders closed for traffic: Delhi Traffic Police
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New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Tikri and Dhansa Border have been closed for traffic movement while the Jhatikara border will open only for two-wheelers and pedestrians, the Delhi Traffic Police informed on Wednesday.
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Modi govt followed Swaminathan Commission recommendations, Oppn misleading
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), December 16 (ANI): It is the Narendra Modi government, which followed the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission, and declared Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various farm produces by adding 50 per cent profit on the cost of the farmer, Union Agriculture Minis
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Govt approves assistance of about Rs 3,500 crore for sugarcane farmers
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), approved assistance of about Rs. 3,500 crore for sugarcane farmers (Ganna Kisan) on Wednesday.
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Cabinet approves next round of spectrum auction
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the next round of spectrum auction, revised cost estimate of the northeastern region power system improvement project and decided to transfer the sugar export subsidy directly to farmers' accounts.
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