A farmer allegedly died by suicide in a village in the Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region, police said. A five-page note addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recovered from his person, saying that his body should be turned over to the government so that his organs could …
Read More »Farmers protests: sixth round of talks today; Unions want the repeal of the laws and a greater MSP
The Union government will hold the sixth round of talks with protesting farmers’ unions on Wednesday, a fresh attempt to resolve a politically defiant strike by farmers who have surrounded the capital and want three recent farm laws in favor of reform. Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agrawal had sent a letter …
Read More »Farmers protest: Singhu and Tikri borders remain completely blocked
The traffic situation on the Delhi-Ghaziabad border and on the Delhi-Noida border remained the same on Tuesday, with normal vehicular movement for motorists leaving Delhi, but blocked for those heading towards the capital. The Singhu and Tikri borders, however, remain completely blocked due to ongoing farmer agitation. Deputy Police Commissioner …
Read More »Farmers protest: Delhi’s multiple borders remain closed, police suggest alternative routes
Delhi’s borders with Haryana and Uttar Paradesh continued to be closed at various points on Monday due to protests from farmers. The borders of the national capital with Uttar Pradesh in Chilla and Ghazipur remained closed on Monday for those coming from Noida and Ghaziabad. The traffic police advised travelers …
Read More »Rahul Gandhi meets with Prez on farm laws, says India is ‘imaginary democracy’
Former Congress Speaker Rahul Gandhi alleged on Thursday that India is now an “imaginary democracy” when he attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that anyone who “attempts to take power away from him will be branded a terrorist and anti-national,” even if it involves from Rashrtriya Swayamsewak The chief of …
Read More »Chaudhary Charan Singh is Prime Minister Modi’s inspiration, says Rajnath Singh, wishes farmers in Kisan Diwas
Union Minister Rajnath Singh took to Twitter to wish the country’s farmers on the occasion of Kisan Diwas, which is celebrated on December 23, the anniversary of the birth of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. This year, the day comes amid continued protest from farmers that is moving more …
Read More »Facebook Restores ‘Kisan Ekta Morcha’ Page After Social Media Outrage
Image credits: PTI / Twitter screenshot. Several people took to Twitter calling Facebook’s measure a cheap coup and suppressing the voice of protesting farmers. As of this writing, the page has been restored. News18.com Last update: December 21, 2020 8:54 AM IST FOLLOW US: Buzz Staff Facebook on Sunday night …
Read More »After Roti machines and foot massagers, water geysers were installed at the farmers’ protest site
After automatic “roti” machines, high-tech solar panels and fully charged washing machines, the newly installed “Made in Punjab” instant water geysers are drawing attention at the ongoing protest by farmers on the Singhu border. The innovative wood-burning water geyser, which has a hole in the middle to burn the wood, …
Read More »Farmers protest: Chilla border open from Delhi-Noida side, Tikri and others remain closed
The Delhi Traffic Police announced on Friday that the Delhi-Noida road on the Chilla border will be open to traffic, but the other side will remain closed in the face of protests from farmers, who have been camping on the borders of the national capital for 23 days. . Another …
Read More »Punjab farmer protesting near Delhi border dies amid cold snap
Reports of the death emerged hours after a Sikh priest committed suicide yesterday. (Figurative) New Delhi: A farmer protesting near the Delhi-Haryana border died this morning, reportedly from the cold. The man, a father of three, was found dead at a site where thousands of farmers have been protesting for …
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