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Kerala Govt announces Rs 10 lakh aid for family of farmer killed in wild b
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The attack took place on Sunday morning at around 9 am when the wild boar entered the farm and attacked Sreedharan. He was rushed to Indira Gandhi Hospital in Thalassery for treatment but succumbed to his injuries.
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"In last 10 years of BJP's rule, all we have seen is...": Congress' Priyan
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The by-election to Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency is scheduled to be held on November 13.
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"Latest victim of the government's neglect of farmers": Congress's VD Sath
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, VD Satheesan, on Saturday expressed his concern over the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan-led state government's failure in paddy procurement, attributing the recent farmer suicide to this neglect. Prasad, he mentioned, is the latest victim
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Kerala farmer Biju Kurian, who went missing in Israel, returns home
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A group of farmers, including representatives of the Kerala Government, went to Israel earlier this month to learn the farming methods in Israel. During the visit, Biju had gone missing.
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Central govt not respecting farmers: Pinarayi Vijayan
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 23 (ANI): As farmers' protest against the Centre's agricultural reforms entered their 28th day on Wednesday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slammed the BJP-led Central government for not 'respecting' the 'annadata'.
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Kerala: 'Farmers Welfare Fund Board' set up for pension, other assistance
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 8 (ANI): The Kerala cabinet has decided to set up 'Kerala Farmers Welfare Fund Board' for the welfare of farmers in the state.
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Double whammy for Kerala farmers as heavy rains destroy banana plantations
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Wayanad (Kerala) [India], May 6 (ANI): Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds that have continued for two days in the region have resulted in extensive damage of banana crop plantations in Wayanad district.
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Kerala farmers face issues in selling cucumbers, watermelons amid lockdown
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Malappuram (Kerala) [India], April 11 (ANI): Farmers in Malappuram district are facing problems in selling cucumbers and watermelons due to the drop in demand and prices in the market amid the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown.
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Lockdown hits strawberry farmers in Kerala
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Idukki (Kerala) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): Farmers in Kerala are facing the brunt of the lockdown as they are not able to sell their produce in the markets.
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Kerala: Farmer commits suicide for not being able to pay bank loans
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Thrissur (Kerala) [India], Dec 17 (ANI): A farmer, who lost his crops in the last devastating floods, committed suicide allegedly for being unable to pay the loans taken from different banks.
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Kerala Assembly passes Farmers Welfare Fund Bill
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Nov 21 (ANI): The Kerala Assembly on Thursday passed the Farmers Welfare Fund Bill, which aims to extend welfare measures including pension and insurance to farmers in the state.
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Rahul Gandhi suggests separate ministry for fishermen
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India] December 14 (ANI): Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed condolences to the bereaved families of those killed in cyclone Ockhi and suggested a separate ministry for fishermen at the Centre to look into their interests.
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