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Gene-edited rice sparks alarms: Scientists back activists, warn of hidden dangers
Growing apprehensions over the safety and regulation of genome editing in agriculture have reportedly received "validation" from peer-reviewed scientific studies, backed by civil society advocacy efforts. The Union Government’s...
Farmer leaders plan for Feb 18 rail roko
Despite irregular train schedules and state proceedings, Maharashtra and Karnataka plan district-level demonstrations
International organisations support Indians farmers: NYT carries full page declaration
Foreign MPs, labour organisations, celebrities, activists, progressive groups world over, express solidarity with the Framers' Movement in India
Nikita Jacob’s pre arrest bail order reserved, Shantanu Muluk gets transit bail
Both activists approached the Bombay High Court in the Great Thunberg Toolkit case created for the farmers’ protests
We continue to fight for the same rights as Sir Chhotu Ram: Farmer leaders
Farmer leaders recount the various contributions of the respected farmer leader who ensured various social security and essential rights of India’s peasants.
Toolkit case: Delhi Police issues warrant against activists Nikita Jacob and Shantanu
After Disha Ravi’s arrest, Mumbai based lawyer Jacob and engineer Shantanu have moved the Bombay HC for pre arrest bail
Are FPCs really an attractive alternative to APMCs?
FPC MD in Maharashtra assures timely payment to farmers who sell outside APMCS. However, farmer leaders do not acknowledge any special benefits in the alternative market
Uttarakhand lost over 50,000 hectares of forest land since 1991: MoEF data
Unlike other states with severe forest land diversion, Uttarakhand lost its land due to defence projects rather than mining projects.
Those who harbour thoughts against the nation should be eradicated: Anil Vij
Haryana’s Home, Health, Urban Local Bodies, Technical Education, Science & Technology Minister calls violence against activist Disha Ravi and others
Know your rights: Disha Ravi’s arrest & the Delhi police witch-hunt
As a judge sent the 21-year-old to police custody, Sabrangindia explains how arrest should be the last option for law enforcement authorities
Farmers honour fallen CRPF soldiers and martyred farmers on February 14
Farmer leaders condemned the insensitive remarks of the government regarding the death of over 200 farmers since November 24, 2020.
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