More than 30 groups have come together to launch months-long protests against farm laws that have spread from Punjab and Haryana to the borders of the national capital. For nearly three weeks, farmers have been protesting on the outskirts of Delhi, demanding that the government withdraw the agricultural laws. The …
Read More »Facebook blocks Kisan Ekta Morcha’s account, restores it after widespread outrage
Facebook on Sunday night restored the page of Kisan Ekta Morcha who has been sharing updates on the farmers’ protest against the Center’s farm laws after removing it a few hours earlier. It was not immediately clear how long the page was taken. A photo shared by the group on …
Read More »Facebook and Instagram accounts blocked after live video: protesting farmers
The protesting farmers said their Facebook and Instagram accounts were blocked on Sunday. New Delhi: Facebook and Instagram accounts that farmers use to protest against the government’s new farm laws were blocked Sunday after a live broadcast, protesters alleged, renewing the debate over online censorship. The managers of Kisan Ekta …
Read More »Farmers protest: tired of your Mann Ki Baat, listen to ours
Farmers protesting the center’s agricultural laws have announced a second hunger strike (Archive) New Delhi: Farmers protesting the center’s farm laws will take part in an indefinite relay hunger strike starting Monday, Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav, who is one of the protest leaders, said late tonight. . Yadav also …
Read More »During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Gurdwara Visit, Sermons Help Improve Society
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Gurudwara Rakabganj in Delhi this morning. New Delhi: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his unscheduled visit to a gurdwara in Delhi on Sunday, where he respectfully knelt and offered his prayers, a sermon offered this advice: “You can be a religious person, attend …
Read More »At agricultural protests, prayer meets for those who have lost lives
Farmers Protest in Delhi: Around 5pm today, farmers will hold a candlelight vigil in remembrance. New Delhi: It has been 25 days since thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other Indian states began gathering in and around the national capital in protest against three new central agricultural …
Read More »“Nation behind the farmers, how many will you raid?” Arvind Kejriwal Question Center
Agricultural agents have been supporting protesting farmers, Arvind Kejriwal said. New Delhi: Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal harshly criticized the central government for targeting Punjab’s agricultural agent, known as arhtiyas, through raids and income tax notices. He claimed that the government was taking coercive measures to weaken the farmers’ protest. …
Read More »Warned of Accepting Foreign Funds, Says Punjab’s Largest Farmer Group, Bharatiya Kisan Union
Farmers’ protest: Bharatiya Kisan Union has been accused of accepting foreign funds (Representative) Chandigarh: One of the main farmer groups that played a major role in the protests has been accused of accepting foreign funds without proper authorizations. The Bharatiya Kisan (Ugrahan) Union, the largest and most dominant in Punjab …
Read More »Kangana Ranaut Alleges Rape and Death Threats, Mocks Diljit Dosanjh, Priyanka Chopra
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut alleged on Saturday that she has been receiving rapes and death threats online since she opened up about the farmers’ protest. The actress also made fun of actors Diljit Dosanjh and Priyanka Chopra. Kangana posted a video on Twitter on Saturday in which, speaking in Hindi, …
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, …
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