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‘The food we eat is produced by the farmers’: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk meets fasting farm leader Jagjit Dallewal | India News

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‘The food we eat is produced by the farmers’: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk meets fasting farm leader Jagjit Dallewal | India News

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

‘Somebody’s life is at stake’: SC issues notice to Punjab govt on medical aid for farmer leader Dallewal | India News

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‘Somebody’s life is at stake’: SC issues notice to Punjab govt on medical aid for farmer leader Dallewal | India News

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

‘Batoge toh lutoge’: Tikait’s call for farmers as Dallewal’s fast enters 21st day | India News

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‘Batoge toh lutoge’: Tikait’s call for farmers as Dallewal’s fast enters 21st day | India News

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

Swaraj Engines: Government focus on agriculture, rural income to sustain tractor demand: Swaraj Engines

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Swaraj Engines: Government focus on agriculture, rural income to sustain tractor demand: Swaraj Engines

The government’s focus on improving the state of agriculture in India and several initiatives taken by it to drive higher rural incomes are likely to support to sustain the tractor demand momentum despite industry sales witnessing a decline of 7 per cent, according to Swaraj Engines Ltd. The company, which supplies diesel engines for tractors … Read more

RBI annual report 2023-2024: MSPs for kharif and rabi crops ensured minimum return of 50% over cost of production

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RBI annual report 2023-2024: MSPs for kharif and rabi crops ensured minimum return of 50% over cost of production

Image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak The Minimum Support rices (MSPs) for both kharif and rabi seasons 2023-24 ensured a minimum return of 50% over the cost of production for all crops, said the Reserve Bank’s Annual Report released on May 30. The overall public stock of foodgrains as on March … Read more

BJP’s Ambala candidate faces farmers’ protest | India News

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BJP’s Ambala candidate faces farmers’ protest | India News

AMBALA: A group of farmers on Saturday protested against the BJP’s Ambala candidate Banto Kataria during her Lok Sabha polls campaign in the Naggal village. The protesters asked Kataria why the farmers marching towards Delhi to seek a legal guarantee on minimum support price for crops were not allowed to proceed to the national capital … Read more

Is Bharat Ratna to Swaminathan ploy to conceal Centre’s anti-farmer stance: Sharad Pawar group

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Is Bharat Ratna to Swaminathan ploy to conceal Centre’s anti-farmer stance: Sharad Pawar group

The Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar on Sunday asked if the Narendra Modi government bestowed the Bharat Ratna on eminent agricultural scientist late Dr MS Swaminathan to divert attention from its anti-farmer stance. One of the main demands of the farm outfits protesting currently is the implementation of the Minimum Support Price mechanism based on the … Read more

Are Schools And Colleges Closed on Feb 16 Due to Nationwide Strike? Read Here

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Are Schools And Colleges Closed on Feb 16 Due to Nationwide Strike? Read Here

Home Education Bharat Bandh Tomorrow: Are Schools And Colleges Closed on Feb 16 Due to Nationwide Strike? Read Here The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) along with central trade unions have collectively called for a nationwide strike labelled ‘Bharat Bandh,’ scheduled on February 16, 2024. Bharat Bandh Tomorrow: Are Schools And Colleges Closed on Feb 16 … Read more