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Page 22 - Farmers' Protest

Victory of democracy, says Ashok Gehlot on repeal of three farm laws

He also said that it is a victory of the patience of farmers who kept agitating for the last one year

Victory of democracy, says Ashok Gehlot on repeal of three farm laws
Updated On : 19 Nov 2021 | 11:37 AM IST

Repeal of farm laws will help in forthcoming assembly polls, feels BJP

The BJP believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to repeal three farm laws will help the party in the forthcoming Assembly polls.

Repeal of farm laws will help in forthcoming assembly polls, feels BJP
Updated On : 19 Nov 2021 | 11:37 AM IST

PM Modi withdraws three farm laws, urges protesters to return home

The three laws, introduced in September 2020, allowed farmers to directly sell their produce

PM Modi withdraws three farm laws, urges protesters to return home
Updated On : 19 Nov 2021 | 10:43 AM IST

Centre's decision to repeal farm laws 'regressive': SC panel's Anil Ghanwat

Supreme Court-appointed farm panel member Anil Ghanwat said Centre's decision to repeal the three farm laws were 'regressive'

Centre's decision to repeal farm laws 'regressive': SC panel's Anil Ghanwat
Updated On : 19 Nov 2021 | 10:35 AM IST

Protests will end after farm laws repealed in Parliament: Rakesh Tikait

After PM Modi announced the withdrawal of farm laws, Rakesh Tikait said the ongoing anti-farm laws protest will end only after legislations are repealed in Parliament.

Protests will end after farm laws repealed in Parliament: Rakesh Tikait
Updated On : 19 Nov 2021 | 10:31 AM IST

Punjab to quash cases against farmers related to stubble burning, protests

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi said all cases lodged against farmers in connection with stubble burning and protests against farm laws will be quashed

Punjab to quash cases against farmers related to stubble burning, protests
Updated On : 18 Nov 2021 | 10:52 AM IST

Lakhimpur case: UP agrees to suggestion on monitoring of probe by ex-judge

The Uttar Pradesh government agreed to the Supreme Court suggestion that a former judge of its choice may be appointed to supervise the state SIT's probe into the Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Lakhimpur case: UP agrees to suggestion on monitoring of probe by ex-judge
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 5:53 PM IST

Punjab to give Rs 2 lakh to 83 arrested in Delhi in Jan 26 tractor rally

The Punjab government has decided to give Rs 2 lakh as compensation to 83 people who were arrested after a tractor march turned violent on Republic Day this year.

Punjab to give Rs 2 lakh to 83 arrested in Delhi in Jan 26 tractor rally
Updated On : 13 Nov 2021 | 10:55 AM IST

SC adjourns hearing in Lakhimpur Kheri case till Nov 15 on UP govt request

Supreme Court granted time till Monday to UP government for apprising its stand on the suggestion that a former judge of a different HC should monitor the SIT probe in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence

SC adjourns hearing in Lakhimpur Kheri case till Nov 15 on UP govt request
Updated On : 12 Nov 2021 | 1:36 PM IST

Will stay put until farm laws repealed: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Thursday said the farmers' protests will continue till the contentious farm laws are not repealed by the Centre.

Will stay put until farm laws repealed: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait
Updated On : 11 Nov 2021 | 9:28 PM IST

Covid LIVE: Kerala clocks 7,540 new cases, 259 deaths in last 24 hrs

Live news updates: The world is on track for disastrous levels of global heating despite carbon-cutting pledges from governments at the UN COP26 summit, say analysts.

Covid LIVE: Kerala clocks 7,540 new cases, 259 deaths in last 24 hrs
Updated On : 10 Nov 2021 | 7:02 PM IST

SKM announces daily tractor march to Parliament during Winter Session

To observe one year of the movement against the Centre's three agri laws, 500 farmers will participate in a peaceful tractor march to Parliament every day during Winter Session starting November 29

SKM announces daily tractor march to Parliament during Winter Session
Updated On : 09 Nov 2021 | 11:15 PM IST

Farmers will strengthen protests from November 27, warns Tikait

Farmer leaders and the Centre have held several rounds of talks but the impasse remains

Farmers will strengthen protests from November 27, warns Tikait
Updated On : 02 Nov 2021 | 2:24 AM IST

Amarinder to meet Amit Shah on Thursday to discuss farmers' stir

A large number of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and UP, have been camping at the Delhi borders since November 26 last year, demanding the repeal of the three new farm laws

Amarinder to meet Amit Shah on Thursday to discuss farmers' stir
Updated On : 27 Oct 2021 | 5:33 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri: Union minister's son Ashish Mishra contracts dengue

Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish Mishra, arrested in connection with Lakhimpur Kheri violence, has contracted dengue, a senior police official said on Sunday. Ashish, who was taken in police remand, was shifted back to the district hospital Sunday afternoon, he said. He had been sent to the district jail Saturday evening for treatment at its healthcare facility, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Arun Kumar Singh said. Ashish, along with three others, was taken in two-day police custody on Friday evening for further interrogation in the case. Chief Medical Officer of Lakhimpur Kheri, Shailendra Bhatnagar along with his team examined Ashish. "The samples (of Ashish Mishra) collected Saturday night tested positive for dengue. His sugar levels were found to be critical. Some changes were also observed in the ECG. This demands treatment under observation by expert doctors at the district hospital, he told reporters on Sunday. Eight people, including four farmers,

Lakhimpur Kheri: Union minister's son Ashish Mishra contracts dengue
Updated On : 24 Oct 2021 | 4:10 PM IST

Covid LIVE: Pfizer vaccine shows 90.7% efficacy in trial in children

Live news updates: Supreme Court says farmers can't block roads while protesting; Bombay High Court nudges Zee Entertainment to hold shareholder meeting.

Covid LIVE: Pfizer vaccine shows 90.7% efficacy in trial in children
Updated On : 22 Oct 2021 | 5:38 PM IST

Lakhimpur case: SKM suspends Yogendra Yadav for visiting BJP worker's house

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday suspended social activist Yogendra Yadav for a month

Lakhimpur case: SKM suspends Yogendra Yadav for visiting BJP worker's house
Updated On : 22 Oct 2021 | 6:45 AM IST

'You cannot block roads', says Supreme Court; farmers remove blockade

During the hearing, a bench headed by Justice S K Kaul said it was not against the right to protest even when the legal challenge is pending but ultimately some solution has to be found

'You cannot block roads', says Supreme Court; farmers remove blockade
Updated On : 22 Oct 2021 | 3:08 AM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: SIT releases photos of six suspects

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday released pictures of six people standing near an SUV

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: SIT releases photos of six suspects
Updated On : 20 Oct 2021 | 7:17 AM IST

Covid LIVE: Maharashtra govt extends restaurant, shop timings

Live news: Samyukta Kisan Morcha wants the sacking of junior home minister, whose son is under arrest for the violence in Lakhmipur Kheri.

Covid LIVE: Maharashtra govt extends restaurant, shop timings
Updated On : 18 Oct 2021 | 6:30 PM IST