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61-hour highway blockade forces Maharashtra sugar mills to agree to Rs 4,200 per tonne for farmers
Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana calls off agitation after months of protests and a prolonged standoff on NH-48; revised formula includes staggered payments and a share in additional sugar revenue
TN: More than 1,000 people of Jawadhu hills get title rights under FRA
Moreover, the administration is also in the process of reviewing those claims that were rejected in the past
TN: Under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, 158 people in two villages have been granted title deeds
In terms of forest rights, Tamil Nadu is one of the worst performing states
Forest Dept admits to faults in eviction notices issued to Van Gujjars, Uttarakhand
There have been numerous protests and representations made by the Van Gujjar Tribes
Amendments to Forest Conservation law to majorly affect the North East
The areas that were protected under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 will come under the purview of the central government and can be put up for non-forest use as per the Centre’s discretion
25,000 farmers march to Palghar district collectorate, ensure demands are met: AILS
In the third major mobilisation in the Palghar district in the past three months, pressure is on the district administration to ensure access to PDS, electricity, water and now forest and land rights
Farmers to hold countrywide demonstrations in support of women wrestlers: SKM
At a specially convened meeting held on May 29, decisions were taken to support, broaden and intensify the protest
Punjab: Farmers Block Rail Track, say Compensation for Land Acquisition Inadequate
KMC spokesperson Gurbachan Singh Chabba said government was acquiring the land for the Bharatmal project but not paying adequate compensation.
Varanasi: Land Survey Bid Triggers Clashes, Several Injured, 11 Farmers Arrested
The administration had come to survey land for the Transport Nagar project but had to turn back due to local resistance
Shompen & Great Nicobarese, both vulnerable tribal groups face livelihood threats, Nicobar islands ecological destruction: former civil servants to NCST
Over six dozen former civil and foreign service servants has written to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) urging intervention to protect both these vulnerable tribal groups who’s habitats and livelihoods are threatened as the union government seeks “development” in violation of Art 338A (9) of the Constitution, that compels both Union and every State Government to consult the NCST on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes
Maharashtra Kisan March: Police Notice and Harsh Weather Couldn’t Dampen Farmers’ Spirit
The farmers halted their march on the second day after the government initiated talks with their leaders.
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