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"We are divided so are being exploited": Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on pr
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Calling for unity among farmers, Rakesh Tikait, farmer leader and national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), stated on Saturday that the formation of multiple farmer organisations has resulted in land acquisitions where the prices are not increasing and the reason for the e
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Rs 92 cr allocated to 250 colleges for Post Matric scholarship scheme: Pun
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Punjab Minister of Social Justice, empowerment and Minorities Baljit Kaur on Saturday said that AAP Government allocated Rs. 92 crore to 250 colleges from the 2024-25 budget under the Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students scheme.
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Centre to fix MSP at over 50% and procure farmers' produce: Shivraj Singh
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
While addressing the Rajya Sabha Chouhan stated that the Central Government will continue to purchase crops from farmers at the MSP, reaffirming the government's commitment to farmers' welfare.
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Farmers call off 'Dilli Chalo' protest after tear gas shelling at Shambhu
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The fresh wave of farmer protests saw major developments on Friday, with the farmers calling off the 'Dilli Chalo' protest after several farmers were reportedly injured in tear gas shelling by police at the Shambu border. The farmer leaders, however, have asserted that the march will be h
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Punjab LoP slams Saini government for using "excessive force" against "pea
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Punjab Opposition Leader and Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa lashed out at the Haryana government on Friday for using tear gas and excessive force against farmers marching 'peacefully' towards Delhi.
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Farmer leaders call off 'Dilli Chalo' march for the day after tear gas she
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said that the 'Jatha,' a group of 101 farmers participating in the 'Dilli Chalo' march, was recalled after six farmers were injured when Haryana Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border.
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Haryana Minister claims farmers of his state not involved in protests, say
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Krishna Kumar Bedi underlined that Haryana has done more for farmers than any other state, including compensating for crops that were not harvested this season.
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"Welfare of farmers is our commitment": Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday emphasised the government's stance on Minimum Support Price (MSP) assuring that the welfare of farmers is a top priority for the government, highlighting their efforts to increase MSP and purchase crops at MSP rates.
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MoS Bhagirath Choudhary invites protesting farmers for dialogue, says "doo
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Earlier in the day, farmers marching towards Delhi under the 'Delhi Chalo' protest were stopped at the Shambhu border. The farmers had announced their march to the national capital, Delhi, to push for their various demands.
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"Govt should listen to farmers' demands": Chandrashekhar Azad backs protes
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Amid fresh protests by farmers at the Delhi-Noida border, Aazad Samaj Party - Kanshi Ram MP Chandrashekhar Aazad said on Friday urged the BJP-led central government to listen to the farmers' demands.
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"Centre should talk to farmers": Congress' Deepender Hooda criticizes govt
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI here, Deepender Hooda said, "Earlier when farmers protest had happened, the government had promised MSP to the farmers. Since this promise was not fulfilled, farmers have been protesting at Shambhu border. Today again, the farmers decided to march to Delhi which is a sign
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Internet services shutdown in ten villages of Ambala in view of farmers pr
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
However banking and mobile recharge services would be still functional, the release mentioned.
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