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Govt requests time for talks as farmers' protest at Shambhu Border enters
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As the farmer protest at the Shambhu border enters the sixth day, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee leaders said on Sunday that the government had asked for some time to discuss the matter with the union ministers.
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Farmers' protest: Haryana extends mobile internet suspension in 7 district
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Haryana government on Saturday extended the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts till February 19 in view of the 'Delli Chalo' call given by farmers' organisations.
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Giving MSP on all crops not practical: Agricultural economist SS Johl
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amidst the ongoing agitation by farmers demanding legal recognition of Minimum Support Price and implementation of the Swaminathan Committee report including on pricing mechanism, prominent agricultural economist Dr Sardara Singh Johl has said that giving MSP on all crops "is not practical"
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"Modi guarantee for those who have nothing to offer as guarantee"
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Modi's guarantee is with those who have nothing to give any guarantee. Small-scale farmers had nothing to give guarantees to banks (for loans). Modi has given him PM Kissan Samman Nidhi's guarantee. Poor, Dalits, backward people had nothing to give guarantee to banks. Modi started the Mu
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"Our govt has done more for farmers...": Rajnath quotes numbers amid prote
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As protesting farmers continued to mass and hold their ground on Delhi's borders on Saturday, amid attempts at a breakthrough in talks with the Centre, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi considered them as his family members.
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Mangoes and Jackfruit on Your Terrace: Hasiru Agro Brings the Orchard to Y
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 17: In the world of farming, there's a challenge that's been around for ages. When farmers plant fruit trees, they often feel uncertain about the outcome. It's like embarking on a journey without a clear direction - hoping for the best but often facing disappointm
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GoI Bolsters agricultural sector with increase in authorized capital of fo
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this strategic initiative underscores the government's unwavering commitment to supporting farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector.
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Jindal Steel & Power Receives Recognition for Outstanding CSR Contribu
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi/ Bhubhaneshwar (Odisha) [India], February 17: Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) has been awarded the CSR & Sustainability Award 2024 in the Water Conservation and Management category for its outstanding contribution to the development of farmers in Angul, Odisha. This was accompli
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Farmers' protest disrupts supply chain, vegetable prices in Delhi could se
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The vegetable trader at Ghazipur mandi said "The price of carrots has gone up by Rs 4 in the last 15 days after supply from Punjab is disrupted following farmers' protest. This could lead to a rise in the price of vegetables. This issue between the farmers and the government should end soon.
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"Modi govt a curse for farmers": Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and described the government as a 'curse' for the country's farmers.
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Haryana Police Sub-Inspector passes away while on duty at Shambhu Border
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the police, Sub-Inspector Hiralal's health suddenly deteriorated while on duty on Friday.
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Tripura farmers protest in Agartala against tear gas shelling, caning at b
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Sanyukta Kisan Morcha and the Tripura unit of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) on Friday called for protests in the state against the alleged security crackdown on agitating farmers amid their protests at various border points in the country.
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