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Supreme Court examines Forest Rights Act 2006 versus Conservation Law, makes national headlines
The rights of Adivasis and forest dwellers are, once again under threat as India's highest court considers the impact of Parliament’s wide-sweeping changes to the Forest Conservation Law (2023)
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Farmer suicides: From 2019 to 2021, more than 5000 farmers died by suicide each year
From the 3 controversial farms laws to decreasing allocations in every major schemes for the farmers, whose interest is the government protecting?
‘Kisan Mahapanchyat’ to be held outside Parliament on March 20: Samyukta Kisan Morcha
The farmers' platform has announced that the 'Mahapanchayat' will be held to press for a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP), an unkept promise of the Modi.2 regime.
Union Budget a Statement of ‘Sheer Hopelessness’, say Farmer Leaders
SKM assails budget for “concealing data” about farmers’ incomes.
UP: Tribals Protest In Mirzapur, Demand Implementation Of Forest Rights Act, Allege Harassment
The protest is being held under the banner of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), which has been working to implement FRA in the region for nearly six years.
Tribals Allege Officials Use Forest Rights Act to Harass, Demand Money; Picket DM’s Office
Protesters said that those who refuse to pay forest officials were termed 'outsiders' or 'encroachers' and their ready-to-harvest crops or even homes were mowed down with JCBs.
India Misses Unique R-Day Celebration: SKM to Intensify Struggle
Farmers celebrate Republic Day in Jind by holding a protest rally to mark the second stage of the farmer movement.
UP: FIR Against Farmers After Stray Cattle Herded Into School; Union to Hold Protest
Farmers say the Adityanath government’s cow protection moves have failed on the ground, leaving them to bear the worst brunt in the form of crop damage and loss of lives
NCST firm on its stand, Forest Conservation Rules violate Forest Rights
The Environment Ministry has however dismissed these concerns despite some valid points raised
West Bengal farm workers protest Centre withholding Rs 7,500 crore MGNREGA budget
Marking one year of the Government of India withholding the release of over Rs 7,500 crore MGNREGA funds to West Bengal, the civil rights network NREGA Sangarsh Morcha, in alliance with the Paschim Banga Khet Majoor Samity (PBKMS), held Black Day on December 27, with workers holding black flag demonstrations, thaala bajao, road blockade and public meetings.
MoTA: Titles for 50% claims under FRA distributed; 95% titles given to individuals
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In the ongoing session of Parliament, the government provides state-wise details into the number of claims settled and titles distributed till June 30, 2022
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