Farm and Forest

February 12: Workers and Farmers Forge a Historic Axis of Resistance Across India

For observers of general strikes and journalists covering trade unions and farmer movements, the February 12 General Strike did not unfold as a routine ritual. It unfolded as a...

30-year-old AC mechanic arrested for Republic Day violence

Delhi Police claim accused “was seen in a video swinging two swords at Red Fort with intent to motivate or radicalise and energise violent anti-national elements”

Disha Ravi is not a Christian, but what if she were?

For communal right wing trolls, being Christian or Muslim in India, is a crime in itself, the RW 'influencers’ continue to spread their claims even after fact checks

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

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