CHANDIGARH: On Sunday, farmers beat “thalis” in some parts of Punjab and Haryana during Prime Minister Narendra ModiMann ki baat‘ radio show as part of their protest against Centeris new agricultural laws. While addressing a press conference on December 20 at the Singhu border in Delhi, peasant leaders had asked …
Read More »Rain in northern states, cold snap conditions likely through year-end
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that widespread rain or snowfall is very likely to occur in the northern parts of India in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The meteorological bureau has also said cold snap to severe cold snap conditions would prevail in some states due …
Read More »Avoid drinking, says IMD as North India braces for ‘severe’ cold snap
It’s going to be very cold in North India, and drinking alcohol at home or at the end of the year holidays will not be a good idea, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). In its latest impact-based advisory, the IMD said that a “severe” cold snap is expected …
Read More »Two national highways closed due to commotion; Farmers have yet to decide on the sixth round of talks
The Delhi Traffic Police said on Saturday that two national highways, NH9 and NH24, were closed for the movement of traffic from Delhi to Ghaziabad, as farmers continue their protests against the central government agricultural reforms introduced in September. When updating travelers via Twitter, the police advised them to take …
Read More »The opposition ‘deceives the farmers’, says Prime Minister, attacks Didi & Left | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday he renewed his attack on opposition parties for “diverting” those who agitated against new agricultural laws, single out Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for “denying” PM-Kisan profit to farmers of 70 lakh and accuse the Left Front of spreading discontent in Punjab without …
Read More »Do not disrupt state telecommunications services: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh to farmers | Chandigarh News
CHANDIGARH: In response to reports of power outages to various mobile towers across the state, Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Friday he called on protesting farmers not to upset the general public with such actions, but to continue to exercise the same restraint they had been showing during the …
Read More »Simulation for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to be held in AP, Assam, Gujarat, Punjab
The two-day activity is scheduled for December 28 and 29. A trial for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine has been planned in four states of the country next week, according to a statement issued by the Union government on Friday. The four states include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, and …
Read More »‘Attempt to divide’: Agricultural leaders oppose PM’s accusation of political influence | India News
NEW DELHI: Protests by agricultural unions on Friday caused strong objections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s accusation that political rivals were misusing farmers protest to push your schedule. “Parties rejected by the electorate are pushing their political agenda by cheating farmers and using their shoulders to shoot the government, as …
Read More »This is not about private companies taking over farmers’ land under contract farming: PM Modi | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday allayed fears that private companies could seize farmers’ lands under a new contract farming law promulgated by the Center, while listening to success stories about the benefits of the new laws while interacting with farmers from seven states. After releasing Rs 18 …
Read More »Covid-19 vaccine test on December 28 and 29 in Assam, Andhra, Gujarat, Punjab | India News
GUWAHATI: The Center will conduct a Covid-19 vaccination trial on December 28 and 29 in Assam, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab as a step to prepare for the vaccine administration and assess the readiness of planned activities. According to a statement from the Ministry of Family Health and Welfare, for …
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