Farmers protesting at the Khanauri and Shambhu border points between Punjab and Haryana on Saturday said they have received a proposal from the central government which they will discuss. “We have got some proposals. Leaders of both the forums are sitting and we will discuss it and then come back,” farmer leader Kaka Singh Kotra … Read more
NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Saturday at the Khanauri border protest site, where farmers are demonstrating for their demands. Dallewal, aged 70, has been on an indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border since November 26.Wangchuk said his visit was to convey “good wishes and warm support … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Saturday gave the Punjab government time until December 31 to convince farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over a month, to move to a hospital. In a hearing, a vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan criticized the Punjab government … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday raised concerns about the health and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike. The apex court directed the Punjab government to take necessary steps to provide him with medical assistance. A vacation bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Sudhanshu … Read more
Supreme Court of India New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the life and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, and directed the Punjab government to take all measures to ensure that he was given medical aid. A vacation bench of Justice Surya Kant … Read more
NEW DELHI: Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leader Rakesh Tikait on Monday urged farmers’ groups to unite for a joint fight, saying, “Batoge toh lutoge, sabko ikkhate rehna padega,” as Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal‘s fast-unto-death entered its 21st day. Tikait expressed deep concern over Dallewal’s health, as the 70-year-old cancer patient continues his protest … Read more
JIND: In the Kisan Mahapanchayat held at Uchana in Haryana’s Jind district on Sunday, it was decided not to support or oppose any party in the elections, a farmer leader said. A large number of farmers from Haryana, Punjab and other states attended the Mahapanchayat held under the aegis of the Bharatiya Kisan Naujawan Union. … Read more
The marathon talks between three Union ministers and leaders of protesting farmer unions concluded without a resolution here late Thursday while Union minister Arjun Munda termed the discussion as “positive” and said that another meeting will be held on Sunday. The farmer leaders said they will continue to stay put at the two borders of … Read more
