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BJP writes to MP Governor; requests immediate convening of Assembly sessio
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): The Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh Gopal Bhargava has urged state Governor to convene an assembly session soon to discuss pressing issues like drinking water, law and order and non-payment of farmers' dues.
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Cyclone Fani: CM Patnaik announces Rs 100 cr package for street vendors, f
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 18 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced a Rs 100 crore package for street vendors, poultry farmers and coconut farmers who were affected by cyclonic storm Fani which ravaged the state after it made landfall on May 3.
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Farmers are real Chowkidars, says Priyanka Gandhi
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 17 (ANI): Farmers are the real 'Chowkidars' (watchmen), who protect their crops from the attack of animals on their own, said Congress general secretary east Uttar Pradesh Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday.
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PM does not talk about unemployment, teaches how to eat mango: Rahul Gandh
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 16 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took a potshot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he was avoiding issues like unemployment, farmers and corruption but was teaching the nation how to eat mangoes.
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Will rain make aircraft disappear in India?: Rahul's dig at PM Modi
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 14 (ANI): Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a dig out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'cloud-radar' remark, questioning him that whether all aircraft will disappear from the radar whenever it rains in India.
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Fire breaks out in stubble near Bhatia village in Ludhiana
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], May 13 (ANI): A fire broke out in stubble near Bhatia village in Ludhiana on Monday leading to smoke spreading over a large area in the vicinity.
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No work, only talk in last 5 yrs: Priyanka hits out at PM Modi
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 13 (ANI): Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not doing any work as he was only interested in talking in the last five years.
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Uttar Pradesh: Farmers protest closure of three sugar mills in Muzaffarnag
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 12 (ANI): Three sugar mills in Muzaffarnagar-- Tikola, Bhaisani, Khaikhedi announced the closure of crushing of sugarcane, thereby sending the farmers in a tizzy.
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Despite ban, farmers continue to burn stubble in Punjab
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Rajpura (Punjab) [India], May 11 (ANI): Even as the air quality index (AQI) in the national capital and adjoining areas continues to deteriorate, the farmers in agriculture belt of India continue to burn stubble in their farms.
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I will ensure Modi's defeat with a 'jhappi', love: Rahul Gandhi
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 11 (ANI) Stirring a hornet nest, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday tore into Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government, claiming it "spread hatred" and favour big businessmen at the cost of "poor farmers and daily wagers".
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Farmers hail withdrawal of cases by PepsiCo, demand 'token' compensation
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 10 (ANI): Terming withdrawal of the case by PepsiCo as a big win for the farmers of the country, the affected farmers have demanded a 'token' compensation for alleged defamation and damages meted out to them.
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Floriculture helps boost farmers' income in Meghalaya
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Meghalaya [India], May 9 (ANI): Several farmers in the flora and fauna rich north-eastern state of Meghalaya are taking up floriculture as their profession which has given a big boost to the state's economy.
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