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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”
Over 16,000 land claims under Forest Rights Act rejected in Karnataka
Officials allege encroachment and false claims lead to rejection
Campaign against Agnipath scheme from Aug 7: Rakesh Tikait
Tikait also highlighted issues related to acquisition of land, power tariff and pending sugarcane dues among others
Western UP: Farmers Angry Over Delay From Govt on Fulfilling Poll Promises
The farmers have accused the government of betraying them by not fulfilling the promises of providing free electricity.
SKM Chakka Jam: Flaying Centre’s ‘Betrayal’, Farmers Block Roads, Rail Tracks
The SKM warned that unless the promised demands of the farmers are not fulfilled, the farm movement will only “be intensified in the coming months”.
More than 5,000 Indian farmers died by suicide every year in 2018, 2019 and 2020
Maharashtra tops the list with over 2,000 suicides every year
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Delhi: Farmers Protest Hike in GST on Dairy Products and Machinery
The AIKS has strongly condemned the imposition of 5% GST on dairy products and 12-18% on machinery, alleging it will favour corporate houses.
New Forest Conservation Rules: A fresh controversy
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Allahabad High Court denies bail to Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri Violence case
Court says he is politically influential who could influence witnesses and affect the trial
Government still not inclined to give legal guarantee for MSP?
Farmers’ groups have been demanding MSP based on the C2+50 formula
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