Farmers Protest
-
Breaking News: Delhi borders sealed, traffic advisory issued for commuters
News | Feb 14, 2024, 01:14 PM ISTDue to the farmers' movement, the whole of Delhi has become a fort... 8 to 12 layers of barricading has been done at every entry point of the capital... Tikri border in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, about 16 kilometers away from Delhi, is also completely sealed. ,.. because farmers can enter Delhi from here
-
Farmers protest: Government to hold third round of talks with farmers' organisation today
India | Feb 15, 2024, 12:01 AM ISTFarmers protest Day 2: The Haryana government extended the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in 7 districts by two days till Feb 15 in view of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation. These districts are Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa.
-
Farmers' protest: Haryana govt extends suspension of mobile internet services till February 15
India | Feb 13, 2024, 11:42 PM ISTThe Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the ‘Delhi Chalo’ agitation to put pressure on the Centre for their demands, including a law on minimum support price for crops and loan waivers.
-
Delhi Chalo march: Protesting farmers declare 'ceasefire', to resume again today morning
India | Feb 14, 2024, 06:12 AM ISTAmid farmers' march towards Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said that a law guaranteeing MSP cannot be brought in a hurry without consulting all stakeholders.
-
Aaj Ki Baat: Will Farmers Protest affect BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha Election?
Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 13, 2024, 11:10 PM ISTAmid the ongoing farmers' protest causing chaotic scenes at the Punjab-Haryana border, fuel supply to Punjab was disrupted. Government sources told news agency ANI that there was a fifty per cent reduction in diesel dispatches and a twenty per cent reduction in gas dispatches to Punjab.
-
Muqabla: Farmers gather at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border for Delhi Chalo march
News | Feb 13, 2024, 11:15 PM ISTAmid the ongoing farmers' protest causing chaotic scenes at the Punjab-Haryana border, fuel supply to Punjab was disrupted. Government sources told news agency ANI that there was a fifty per cent reduction in diesel dispatches and a twenty per cent reduction in gas dispatches to Punjab.
-
Farmers' protest: Punjab got 50% less diesel, 20% less gas due to agitation
India | Feb 13, 2024, 09:19 PM ISTFarmers are demanding to enact a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for all crops, as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission report.
-
Rahul Gandhi comes out in support of protesting farmers, slams BJP govt for using tear gas
chhattisgarh | Feb 13, 2024, 07:54 PM ISTFarmers, 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.
-
Farmers Protest 2.0: How does the latest protest differ from the 2020 agitation?
News | Feb 13, 2024, 07:08 PM ISTPunjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh farmers took to the streets -- in 2024 -- with over 200 farmer unions heading to Delhi on Tuesday after the last round of talks between the farmer leaders and the Union ministers remained inconclusive.
-
Congress promises to bring law guaranteeing MSP for various crops if I.N.D.I.A bloc voted to power
India | Feb 13, 2024, 04:47 PM ISTThe 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.
-
DMRC issues advisory in view of farmers protest, gates at some stations may be closed. Check list
Delhi | Feb 13, 2024, 03:38 PM ISTHundreds 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.
-
Police use tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border | WATCH
India | Feb 13, 2024, 03:06 PM ISTFarmer 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.
-
Delhi's Red Fort closed for visitors, security heightened in view of farmers protest
Delhi | Feb 13, 2024, 02:49 PM ISTThe 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.
-
Supreme Court lawyer writes to CJI, seeks action against ‘erring farmers' for Delhi protest
India | Feb 13, 2024, 10:58 AM ISTSupreme 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.
-
Farmers' protest: Check traffic restrictions across Delhi NCR | Avoid THESE routes
India | Feb 13, 2024, 09:57 AM ISTDelhi: 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.
-
Farmers Protest: 'Delhi Chalo' farmers try to break through road blocks, internet shut in Haryana
India | Feb 13, 2024, 11:42 PM ISTThe 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.
-
Farmers to hold protest march to Delhi with tractor trolleys, check traffic advisory for NCR
India | Feb 13, 2024, 06:09 AM ISTFarmers 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.
-
SKM reports detainment of around 100 Karnataka farmers at Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 12, 2024, 02:50 PM ISTFarmers 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.
-
Delhi: Section 144 imposed till March 12, large gatherings banned ahead of farmers' protest
Delhi | Feb 12, 2024, 12:32 PM ISTGiven 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.
-
Delhi: Security tightened in three border districts over farmers' protest
Delhi | Feb 12, 2024, 10:46 AM ISTDeputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey emphasised the need for caution, citing the farmers' past behavior and their determined stance during previous protests.