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As mining lobby “hijacks” Ajmer public hearing, “tokenism” on Aravallis condemned
The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Rajasthan has raised serious questions on the tokenisms behind the recent public hearings on the Aravallis, and condemned the “hijacking” of the process by the “mining lobby”
UP: Farmers Accuse Govt of Betrayal Over Poll Promises, Will Soon Launch a Movement
UP Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma made it clear in the state Assembly that the government will not provide free electricity to the farmers, going against BJP's poll promises during the Assembly elections this year.
Why Punjab Farmers are Protesting Against Bhagwant Mann Government
It’s a two-front battle for Punjab’s farmers, against the Centre and the state’s Aam Aadmi Party government. Both have made promises to farmers that they have still not kept.
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Supreme Court issues notice to UP government on Ashish Mishra’s bail plea
Matter to be heard on September 26; high court had previously dubbed the killings as "cruel and inhuman"
Andhra Pradesh: Farmers Losing Fertile Lands for a Pittance
Fertile lands have been acquired by the state government to construct a national highway project running between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
West Bengal: Awareness of Rights Under FRA Brings Tribal, Forest Communities Closer
There's growing political consciousness, thanks to campaigns and marches in over 12 districts led by the newly formed Banadhikar O Prakriti Bachao Adivasi Mahasabha.
At Delhi Seminar, SKM Leaders Call for Next Phase of Farmers’ Movement
Recalling various anecdotes during the year-long farmers’ protest against the repealed farm laws, the leaders spoke of the unmet demands and called for more united struggles.
Farmers reach Jantar Mantar as Delhi borders witness massive jams
Each person and every vehicle is being checked throughly at the Singhu border.
Authorities prohibit protest march on concluding day of SKM Rally with memorandum presented
The 3 day protest of Samyukta Kisan morcha at...
Lakhimpur Kheri: Farmers begin 75-hour protest demanding Ajay Mishra’s sacking
Mishra’s son Ashish, is a key accused in the killings of farmers in October last year; Ashish is out on bail, Mishra is still a Union Minister
Himachal Pradesh: Apple growers continue protest over adverse impact of Big Business
Will start a campaign to court arrest from today
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