Farm and Forest

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)

SKM announces Operation Shakti in response to govt’s Operation Clean

Farmer leaders called for strong resistance arrangements against Covid-19 during ‘resistance week’ from April 20 to 26

Government should fight Corona, not farmers and labourers: SKM

Farmer leaders said that the central government should provide vaccination centres at protest sites on a humanitarian basis, although, peasants asserted they will end protests only when demands are met.

Kisan Shaheed Smarak: How artists contributed to the farmers’ movement

Those who created farmer memorials tell us what drove them to use their art to support farmers

Tents of protesting farmers allegdly set on fire at Singhu and Ghazipur borders!

While both protest site volunteers doused the fire quickly, air coolers, bamboo support poles and other luggage of peasants were destroyed in the fire.

WB potato farmers celebrate govt schemes but voice need for more initiatives

Potato farmers held on to their produce to reap major benefits, which shows better financial conditions, say government officials

Kisan Shaheed Smarak: A memorial to those who died during the nationwide farmers’ protest 

Metallic flames, anthems and earthen pots full of India’s soil; India’s local artists use their talents to honour the martyrs of the farmers’ struggle.

Back-to-back farmers’ events in coming days: SKM

Farmer leaders announced a series of events that will also honour local citizens and Bahujan supporters for their contribution to the struggle

Haryana Property Damage law, an attempt to kill democracy: Protesters

Haryana farmers and other citizens demand the repeal of the recently passed state law that holds protesters accountable for property damage

Stop attack on farmers, repeal hike in fertilizer prices: AIKS

Farmers have demanded an explanation for the exorbitant increase in prices, especially amidst an economically crippling lockdown 

Employees to strengthen farmers’ protests during wheat harvest time

Farmer unions warn the Centre against reversing any commitment made to farmers on Draft Electricity Amendment Bill

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