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Amarinder slams Haryana govt over ‘brutal assault’ on peaceful farmers

Chandigarh, Aug 28 : Expressing shock at the brazen brutality of the Haryana police, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday slammed his counterpart in the neighbouring state for unleashing such a vicious assault on the peacefully protesting farmers, many of whom were injured in the lathi-charge.

Modi applauds farmers for record production despite pandemic

New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that farmers of the country have achieved a record produce during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as the agricultural sector protected itself from the impact of the crisis to a great extent. Addressing the people in his monthly programme, “Man ki Baat’, he said that the farm sectors and farmers not only kept themselves safe, but the sector also progressed and moved forward.

Bharat Bandh: Farmers block key roads, NHs; traffic disrupted

New Delhi, Mar 26 (UNI) The farmers protesting against the three newly enacted agriculture reform laws, on Friday began their 12-hour nationwide protest by blocking key roads and national highways in north India. The Bandh's call was given by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the umbrella body of farmers' agitation, to mark the completion of 4 months of farmers' struggle at Delhi.

Farmers to get 9 pc interest on delayed payments : Haryana...

Chandigarh, Mar 23 (UNI) In a bid to ensure that there is no delay in payments to be made to farmers during the upcoming Rabi Season 2021-22 commencing from April 1, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that about nine per cent interest (bank rate plus one per cent) would be paid to the farmers if their payments are delayed. The payments would be made directly into the verified accounts of farmers, the Chief Minister said while presiding over a review meeting of officers engaged in the upcoming procurement season held here on Tuesday.

Centre’s farmers’ welfare scheme ‘PM-KISAN’ completes two years

New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI) With an aim to augment the income of all Small and Marginal Farmers’ families across the country, the Central Government’s flagship programme for farmers’ welfare 'PM-KISAN' on Wednesday completed two years. Under the 'PM-KISAN' Scheme, an amount of 6000 rupees per year has been transferred in three installments of 2000 rupees directly into the bank accounts of the farmers.

Mah: BJP leader observes token hunger strike for farmers’ demands

Kolhapur, Feb 24 (UNI) Bhartia Janata Party (BJP) district president (Rural) Samarjeetsinh Ghatge on Wednesday took a one day token hunger strike at in front of life size statue of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj at historic Dasara Chowk, for various pending demands of farmers including to remit electricity bills during the lockdown period, to remit farmers loan and others.

Farmers’ protest enters Day 55, SC-appointed panel holds first meeting on...

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) The first meeting of the Supreme Court-appointed panel on the new farm laws was held here on Tuesday, sources said. According to the sources, the committee will hold its first round of talks with farmers and other stakeholders on January 21.

Jammu : Sukhnandan organises tractor rally in support of New Farmer...

Jammu, Jan 10: Around 2000 farmers with over 500 tractors reached here at Gajansoo from different villages of Marh constituency of Jammu district,Monday afternoon and held a rally throughout the constituency in support of the New Farm Laws which has recently being passed by the Modi led government at the centre.

Centre, farmers’ representatives begin eighth round of talks to end logjam

New Delhi, Jan 8 (UNI) The eighth round of talks between the Centre and farmers' representatives began here on Friday afternoon to end the logjam over the three farm laws as the farmers' agitation entered 44th day.

Veteran actor Dharmendra supports farmers ahead of talks

New Delhi, Jan 4 (UNI) Veteran actor and former MP Dharmendra on Monday expressed hoped that the farmers, who were protesting against the Centre's three new farm laws, get justice today.
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