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  Farmers' protest: Punjab got 50% less diesel, 20% less gas due to agitation

  India | February 13, 2024 21:19 IST

  Farmers are demanding to enact a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for all crops, as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission report.

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  Rahul Gandhi comes out in support of protesting farmers, slams BJP govt for using tear gas

  chhattisgarh | February 13, 2024 19:54 IST

  Farmers, who had gathered at the Shambhu border crossing between Punjab and Haryana as part of their 'Delhi Chalo' call, faced tear gas and water cannons from security forces. In response, some farmers threw stones during the confrontation.

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  Congress promises to bring law guaranteeing MSP for various crops if I.N.D.I.A bloc voted to power

  India | February 13, 2024 16:47 IST

  The statement from Congress comes as the farmers have put forth 12 demands before the central government for which have staged a protest in Delhi. The protest this time has been called by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha and Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee led by farmer union leaders.

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  DMRC issues advisory in view of farmers protest, gates at some stations may be closed. Check list

  Delhi | February 13, 2024 15:38 IST

  Hundreds of protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab, were stopped on Tuesday at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border to prevent them from reaching Delhi, Haryana Police fired tear gas to disperse them.

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  Police use tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border | WATCH

  India | February 13, 2024 15:06 IST

  Farmer Protest:The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have announced that more than 200 farmer unions would head to Delhi to press the Centre to accept their demands, including the enactment of a law to guarantee a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

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  Delhi's Red Fort closed for visitors, security heightened in view of farmers protest

  Delhi | February 13, 2024 14:49 IST

  The farmers decided to begin their march after a meeting with two Union ministers over their demands, including legal guarantee to MSP for crops, remained inconclusive.

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  Supreme Court lawyer writes to CJI, seeks action against ‘erring farmers' for Delhi protest

  India | February 13, 2024 10:58 IST

  Supreme Court lawyer has requested CJI Chandrachud to issue directions to courts to not pass any adverse order due to the non-presence of lawyers before the courts.

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  Farmers' protest: Check traffic restrictions across Delhi NCR | Avoid THESE routes

  India | February 13, 2024 9:57 IST

  Delhi: As preparations continue for the farmers' protest and subsequent security measures, authorities stress the importance of public cooperation and adherence to traffic guidelines to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety for all commuters.

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  Farmers Protest: 'Delhi Chalo' farmers try to break through road blocks, internet shut in Haryana

  India | February 13, 2024 23:42 IST

  The march began around 10 am from Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib, about 40 km from the Haryana border as farmers, including women, packed themselves in tractor-trolleys.

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  Farmers to hold protest march to Delhi with tractor trolleys, check traffic advisory for NCR

  India | February 13, 2024 6:09 IST

  Farmers will march towards the national capital on Tuesday with tractor trolleys, demanding an MSP on crops. Traffic police of the NCR, including Delhi and Noida, have issued advisory for the commuters in view of the protest march. Delhi airport has also issued an advisory for the air travellers.

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  SKM reports detainment of around 100 Karnataka farmers at Bhopal

  Madhya Pradesh | February 12, 2024 14:50 IST

  Farmers protest: Approximately 100 farmers from Karnataka, headed to Delhi for a scheduled protest, were stopped by police in Bhopal, as revealed by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM). Despite the obstruction, SKM's South India Convenor, Shanthakumar, managed to reach Delhi.

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  Delhi: Section 144 imposed till March 12, large gatherings banned ahead of farmers' protest

  Delhi | February 12, 2024 12:32 IST

  Given the scale of the planned protest and the history of farmer protests in the region, security concerns are paramount. Authorities are keen to avoid any potential clashes or disruptions to public order, hence the proactive measures to restrict large gatherings.

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  Delhi: Security tightened in three border districts over farmers' protest

  Delhi | February 12, 2024 10:46 IST

  Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey emphasised the need for caution, citing the farmers' past behavior and their determined stance during previous protests.

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  Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of proposed farmers' protest | Check details

  India | February 11, 2024 23:22 IST

  The 'Delhi Chalo March' organised by around 200 farmers' unions and a large number of farmers is expected to reach the national capital on February 13 from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab.

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  Farmers protest: Haryana government suspends internet services in 7 districts from February 11-13

  India | February 11, 2024 6:22 IST

  Farmers protest: Haryana Police has already deployed 50 companies of central paramilitary forces to maintain law and order in the state. Meanwhile, farmers are preparing themselves for marching towards Delhi even as they slammed the Haryana government for sealing the borders with Punjab.

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  Protesting farmers announce to withdraw from Delhi-Noida route

  India | February 08, 2024 19:18 IST

  The farmers have demanded that 10 per cent of 'abadi plots' or their equivalent compensation be given to them in lieu of land acquired from them for development projects.

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  'Delhi Chalo' call: Massive traffic jam after police halt farmers' march in Noida | VIDEO

  Delhi | February 08, 2024 14:08 IST

  Police surveillance and cautionary notices aimed to preempt disruptions as over 200 farmer unions nationwide prepare to converge at the Shambhu, Khanauri, and Dabwali borders.

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  Tamil Nadu farmers stage half-naked protest with human skeletons over Cauvery water dispute | WATCH

  September 25, 2023 13:51 IST

  The visuals from Trichy showed the protestors raising slogans demanding the release of water from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu and saving farmers.

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  OPINION | GUJARAT CYCLONE: PREPARING FOR THE WORST

  India | June 15, 2023 6:14 IST

  The last severe cyclone that Gujarat witnessed was nearly 25 years ago, in 1998, when more than 100 people lost their lives amidst big devastation. The number of natural disasters has increased and their intensity has also increased.

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  Unique 'cash-throwing' protest against Maharashtra minister on fake medicines sold to farmers- WATCH

  Maharashtra | May 22, 2023 17:07 IST

  Maharashtra: Locals were upset with the inaction from authorities over fake medicines being sold to farmers in Hingoli.