Samyukta Kisan Morcha, a coalition of farmers’ unions, which called for Bharat Bandh or a nationwide strike on March 26, has called on the people to make it a success. The strike, in protest against the three controversial agrarian laws recently enacted, will be observed throughout the day tomorrow, from …
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The Confederation of Traders of India (CAIT) called for a Bharat bandh today (February 26) demanding a review of the goods and services tax regime, the provisions of which traders say are “complicated”, “regressive” and “draconian” . The merchants body claims that some 40,000 merchants associations across the country have …
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All India Kisan Sabha leader Hannan Mollah said the sixth round of talks between the government and the Center, scheduled for Wednesday, has been canceled. His statement came after 13 farmer leaders met with Union Interior Minister Amit Shah. Mollah said the minister told them that a proposal will be …
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Farmers place a temporary shade on the train tracks to protect themselves from the sun as they block the train tracks during a protest against agricultural laws in the village of Devi Dasspura, on the outskirts of Amritsar. (Reuters) Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have protested against three land reform …
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