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Page 33 - Farmers' Protest

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2021 | 11:00 PM IST

Centre to procure 9.5% more wheat this year amid farmers' protests

Procurement from Punjab, which is the hotbed of agitation, is expected to be around 13 million tonnes, slightly more than the actual procurement of this year

Centre to procure 9.5% more wheat this year amid farmers' protests
Updated On : 03 Mar 2021 | 12:31 AM IST

Will ask farmers in poll-bound states to defeat BJP: Union leaders

The protesting farmers will also block the KMP (Western Peripheral) Expressway on March 6 as the anti-farm law protest at Delhi borders completes 100 days

Will ask farmers in poll-bound states to defeat BJP: Union leaders
Updated On : 02 Mar 2021 | 7:43 PM IST

Toolkit case: Nikita Jacob moves Delhi court for anticipatory bail

Jacob is accused along with Disha Ravi in connection with allegedly being involved in sharing a 'toolkit' on social media related to the farmers' protest

Toolkit case: Nikita Jacob moves Delhi court for anticipatory bail
Updated On : 01 Mar 2021 | 8:24 PM IST
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Updated On : 01 Mar 2021 | 7:51 PM IST

Govt's silence indicates it is planning steps against farmers' stir: Tikait

Tikait also said farmers' 'mahapanchayats' will be held at several places in the country till March 24

Govt's silence indicates it is planning steps against farmers' stir: Tikait
Updated On : 01 Mar 2021 | 4:58 PM IST

LIVE: Delhi's law and order situation in 'serious turmoil', says Kejriwal

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia met the family of the deceased girl in Khichripur. He assured the family the case would be tried in a fast-track court

LIVE: Delhi's law and order situation in 'serious turmoil', says Kejriwal
Updated On : 27 Feb 2021 | 7:56 PM IST

Modi underlines support for farmers; says NDA aims to ensure their dignity

PM on Thursday sought to underline his government's commitment for the farmers

Modi underlines support for farmers; says NDA aims to ensure their dignity
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 11:55 PM IST

Rajnath Singh can break deadlock if allowed to talk to farmers: Tikait

Tikait on Wednesday called Defence Minister Rajnath Singh a caged parrot

Rajnath Singh can break deadlock if allowed to talk to farmers: Tikait
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 7:50 PM IST

Govt ready to talk with farmers after unions' response on its offer: Tomar

The government has offered to put the three contentious farm laws on hold for one-and-a-half year

Govt ready to talk with farmers after unions' response on its offer: Tomar
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 5:03 PM IST

Top headlines: Automatic nod for China FDI, Govt eyes Rs 6,200 cr in AGR

After being relegated to the second spot in the previous two fiscal years, China again became India's biggest trading partner in the first nine months of FY21. Read top stories with Business Standard

Top headlines: Automatic nod for China FDI, Govt eyes Rs 6,200 cr in AGR
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 8:02 AM IST

If this govt remains, we will lose our land, says BKU leader Naresh Tikait

If this is government remains, our land will not remain with us. The Prime Minister and the Home Minister should change their advisors and seek their opinion, Tikait said

If this govt remains, we will lose our land, says BKU leader Naresh Tikait
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 4:33 AM IST

Farmers will break 'arrogance' of BJP-led government, says Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday attacked the BJP-led government over the new farm laws, saying they had been "imposed" and the farmers will break the "arrogance" of the government.Addressing a 'Kisan mahapanchayat' in Mathura here, she said it is the duty of the government and the Prime Minister to listen to farmers and make an effort to resolve their issues.She said Mathura breaks arrogance of people. "Today BJP government is imposing such laws on farmers in its arrogance which will not benefit them. The message from Kisan mahapanchayat in Mathura is clear that the farmers will rest after breaking the arrogance of this government," she said."It is duty of government and Prime Minister to listen to them and make an effort to resolve their issues. Using derogatory terms for farmers is a sin. Those who form government have the duty to listen to them," she added.Priyanka Gandhi said when a leader becomes arrogant, his policies also turn against welfare of people."Just ..

Farmers will break 'arrogance' of BJP-led government, says Priyanka Gandhi
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 4:31 AM IST

BJP supporters want to repress farmers' opposition to agri laws: Ajit Singh

Rashtriya Lok Dal president Ajit Singh on Tuesday alleged that BJP supporters want to suppress the farmers' opposition to the new contentious agriculture laws by the use of force.

BJP supporters want to repress farmers' opposition to agri laws: Ajit Singh
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 1:09 AM IST

'Scanty and sketchy evidence': Delhi court grants bail to Disha Ravi

The judge termed the evidence produced by police as scanty and sketchy

'Scanty and sketchy evidence': Delhi court grants bail to Disha Ravi
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 12:53 AM IST

Toolkit case: Climate activist Disha Ravi released from Tihar jail

Climate activist Disha Ravi, who was arrested in connection with the toolkit case, was released from Tihar jail on Tuesday night after a city court granted her bail.

Toolkit case: Climate activist Disha Ravi released from Tihar jail
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 9:52 PM IST

Aim of BJP govt is to destroy farmers' market, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi on Tuesday lashed out at the Centre over the three contentious farm laws

Aim of BJP govt is to destroy farmers' market, says Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 8:17 PM IST

Delhi court sends actor-activist Deep Sidhu to 14-day judicial custody

This is in connection with the Red Fort violence on the Republic Day

Delhi court sends actor-activist Deep Sidhu to 14-day judicial custody
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 6:40 PM IST

Toolkit case: Shantanu Muluk files anticipatory bail plea in Delhi court

Muluk, along with climate activist Disha Ravi and Nikita Jacob, are the three accused in the case

Toolkit case: Shantanu Muluk files anticipatory bail plea in Delhi court
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 3:35 PM IST

AAP's 'Kisan Mahasammelan' in Punjab's Moga on Mar 21; Kejriwal to address

Punjab's main opposition party AAP on Monday said it will organise a "Kisan Mahasammelan" in Moga district on March 21 in support of the ongoing farmers' agitation

AAP's 'Kisan Mahasammelan' in Punjab's Moga on Mar 21; Kejriwal to address
Updated On : 22 Feb 2021 | 9:47 PM IST