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A test for the Forest Rights Act in Assam
Eviction notices issued to four Taungya villages in Nagaon district have reignited questions about historical injustice, forest governance and the state's obligation to recognise forest rights before displacement
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Assam: Forest guards shoot at woodcutters during patrol; one dead
The injured person is still undergoing treatment at the hospital and a third person is untraceable since the incident
Gujarat Elections: Farmers of 3 North Gujarat Villages Have Been Boycotting Polls for 3 Years
Over 50% farmers in Dahisana own less than two bigha land; a drop in income over the years, failing crop and government apathy has angered them.
On Anniversary of Farmers’ protests, SKM will march to Raj Bhawans, push for farm loan waivers, pension
Launching the next stage of the farmers’ protests, this time in state capitals, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has had a series of impressive state protests
J&K: “Tribals Bachao” protest intensifies over govt move to declare upper castes as ST
The Gujjar and Bakerwal nomad communities are carrying out a 500km march throughout the UT to voice their concerns against granting ST status to Paharis
Odisha: Over 1.5 lakh Individual Forest Rights claims rejected without reason!
Even though Odisha has usually been at the forefront in implementing the FRA, rejection rate at the district level paints an incongruent picture
West Bengal: Farmers Die by Suicide as Potato Prices Fall
A farmer named Saiyad Abdul Momin reportedly consumed pesticide and died after enquiring about potato prices with cold storage authorities on Friday. This was the second such death in a week in the same district.
Shepherds in Maharashtra send 10,000 postcards to CMO demanding repeal of Indian Forest Act
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Protesting against the penalties imposed on them for cattle, mandated by this colonial law passed in 1927, grazing shepherds have started this campaign
Alleging Govt Apathy, All India Kisan Sabha Demands MSP for Apple Farmers
AIKS President Ashok Dhawale is visiting Kashmir as part of a nationwide program to mobilise support for an upcoming country-wide stir.
Agri Workers’ Tiny Wage Rise Wiped Out by Inflation
In the past five years, agri workers’ wage has increased by only about Rs.15 per year.
MP: Tribal Dies by Suicide After Forest Dept Razed his PMAY Sanctioned House
Forest department officials claim that the tribal man was building a home on encroached forest land, which was removed a month ago, and he was served a notice.
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