Farmers in Punjab and Haryana blocked roads and railroads on Friday to protest against three new legislation that they say could pave the way for the government to stop buying grain at minimum support prices (MSP) set by the federal government. leaving them vulnerable to exploitation by agro-industries. Prime Minister …
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Despite the approval of the agricultural reform bills in Parliament, protests in Haryana continue with various organizations preparing to support Bharat Bandh’s call on September 25. Farmer leaders said that various farmer organizations such as Bharatiya kisan union (BKU), all India Farmers Union (AIFU), all India kisan sangharsh Coordination Committee …
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CHANDIGARH: Farmers in Punjab On Thursday it began its three-day ‘rail roko’ agitation to protest against the three agricultural bills, while the Ferozepur Railways division suspended special train operation due to the uproar. Rail authorities said 14 pairs of special trains will remain suspended from September 24 to 26. The …
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In protest against the Center’s agrarian bills, Punjab farmers will organize a three-day “rail roko” agitation starting Thursday. After the approval of the Lok Sabha, the Farmers Agreement (Empowerment and Protection) on Price Assurance and the Draft Agricultural Services Law of 2020 and the Draft Law of Trade and Trade …
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Written by Kanchan Vasdev | Chandigarh | Updated: September 22, 2020 12:45:47 pm Sidhu, the sources said, is preparing and is likely to be seen among farmers. Two days after tweeting in support of farmers amid the dispute over farm legislation, former Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu did not respond …
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Written by Harish Damodaran | New Delhi | Updated: September 21, 2020 12:23:43 pm Farmers walk through a rice field when they return after the day’s work in Prayagraj (AP) On many occasions, it is not the law, but what it seems to convey and the context in which it …
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Written by Udit Misra, edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | September 20, 2020 8:42:58 am Farmers protest in Patiala (Express photo by Harmeet Sodhi) Dear readers, There was no shortage of trigger news for the economy last week. Exports contracted during 6th consecutive month, retail inflation continued To …
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By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | September 18, 2020 12:04:57 pm The leader of Congress and former Minister of Finance, P Chidambaram. (Photo / File Express) Congressional leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram said on Friday that protests by farmers and the passage of two contentious agricultural …
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CHANDIGARH: On Thursday, a farmers’ body decided to intensify its uproar against the Center’s three agriculture-related bills, announcing to stop trains in Punjab from September 24-26. “We have decided to carry out a ‘rail roko’ agitation from September 24 to 26 in the state against the agricultural laws,” said Kisan …
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Written by Manraj Grewal Sharma | Chandigarh | Updated: September 17, 2020 10:10:54 pm Former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal at a rally in Bathinda. The Akali Dal is a key ally of the NDA. (File / PTI) With Minister of the Union Harsimrat …
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