Farm and Forest

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”

Dismiss false charges against farmers: SKM to President on Daman Pratirodh Diwas

Farmers groups demanded for immediate dismissal of false allegations and condemned local police for oppressing farmers’ protest.

Lakha Sidhana spotted at Bathinda farmers rally, police says no order to arrest the man

The Republic-Day-violence accused appealed to all present to support the farmers’ struggle and intensify the movement.

Clashes in UP, warning sign at Tikri, but farmers stand their ground

SKM leaders condemned varying attempts to suppress farmers dissent in parts of the country and declared that peacefully protesting farmers will succeed

Falsely implicated, as I was successful in generating support for farmers: Nodeep Kaur

The 24-year-old Dalit activist’s bail plea accuses Haryana police of severely beating her up, denied medical examination, in violation of section 54 of the Criminal Procedure Code, bail hearing in HC today

Family of Bhagat Singh participates in Pagdi Sambhal Diwas

Various states in India celebrated Pagdi Sambhal Diwas with processions, mahapanchayats. Southern states sent representatives to Delhi to show their participation in the movement.

Scanty and sketchy evidence: Delhi court grants Disha Ravi bail

The court held that there was no established link between her and alleged banned organisations, and that people cannot be jailed for disagreeing with state policies

Gurmukh Singh: Beaten but not broken

Veteran soldier says he will never forget being called a “terrorist” after fighting three wars for India. He promises to return to Delhi borders once his health improves.

Farmers celebrate a wave of support from distant countries to local villages

As mahapanchayats begin branching out to more states, farmer leaders claim that the government is growing nervous of the growing farmers’ movement.

The importance of Pagdi Sambhal Diwas

The Tuesday event name refers to the Pagdi Sambhal movement from the 1900s when peasants fought against oppressive laws enacted by Britishers.

Mahapanchayats to branch out to other states by the end of February: SKM

Following widespread mobilisation in Punjab and Haryana, the farmers’ organisations decided to carry out mahapanchayats in other states of India.

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