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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”
After farmers, now protesting students face police brutality
Students in Delhi, especially women protesters demanding justice for Lakhimpur Kheri victims, reported severe physical abuse at the hands of city police
Maharashtra Bandh: Traffic halts as protesters pay respects to farmer martyrs
The MVA party alliance claimed 100 percent successful Bandh while local trains continued to run in Mumbai
Forest Conservation Act: GoI suggests fundamental changes Act, despite widespread objections
The changes recommended by the MoEFCC nullify many environmental clearances required for non-forest activities by private organisations; gov't extends deadline to Nov 1
Lakhimpur Kheri: Accused Ashish Mishra arrested on Saturday
After nearly 12 hours of interrogation, Mishra was arrested by the UP police
Lakhimpur Kheri farmer deaths: SKM announces a slew of protests from Oct 12
Farmer leaders said that the realisation of the events depends on the government accepting their demands against key accused Ashish Mishra, son of MoS MHA Ajay Mishra
Ashish Mishra arrives at Kheri for police questioning
While the Minister's son arrived on time for his second appointment, farmers remain unsure of an impartial investigation
We are not satisfied with UP Government’s actions: SC on Lakhimpur Kheri incident
The court was unhappy to learn that the main accused, Ashish Mishra, has not been arrested yet, despite clear eye witness statements
Lakhimpur Kheri: Ashish Mishra fails to appear for questioning
Two hours after his designated time to appear before authorities, farmers and officials still cannot find any trace of Ashish Mishra
Haryana BJP MP’s car rams into protesting farmers, could have become another Lakhimpur Kheri
One farmer survived the incident with a fractured leg but farmers have demanded strict action against the culprit
Lakhimpur Kheri: UP gov’t calls for judicial inquiry by retired HC judge
The administration directed Justice Srivastava to present a report regarding the incident within the next two months
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