Farm and Forest

A test for the Forest Rights Act in Assam

Eviction notices issued to four Taungya villages in Nagaon district have reignited questions about historical injustice, forest governance and the state's obligation to recognise forest rights before displacement

Farmers announce Kisan Mazdoor Ekta Diwas on Feb 27

Condemning the suppression of farmers in various parts of the country, farmer leaders resolved to illustrate India’s support for the farmers’ struggle from youth, working people and other citizens of India.

Delhi court reserves order on Disha Ravi’s bail plea

The hearing lasted for three long hours where the court heard Delhi Police and Disha Ravi’s arguments

NHRC directs Centre to pay compensation to Tribal rights activist for offloading him

In 2016, Gladson Dungdung’s passport was seized by immigration officers, barring him from traveling abroad

MSP at C2+50%, farmers’ need of the hour: AIKS

Farmers organisation talks about the need for Indian farmers to introduce legal provisions for Minimum Support Price in India.

Farmers observe ‘rail roko’ across India

While Karnataka recorded a few arrests, other states across the nation observed peaceful and enthusiastic demonstrations against the three farm laws

Punjab railways regulate trains in preparation of farmers’ rail roko program

Farmer leaders warned the government that protests would continue to intensify if their demands are not addressed

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

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