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”

Spent nearly 8 crores on busting “farm law myths”: Centre informs Rajya Sabha

The Agriculture Minister said that the Government has incurred a huge amount to create awareness related to the new farm laws

SKM condemns Centre’s insensitivity towards farmers deaths

Farmer leaders denounced the Centre’s comment stating that it does not intend to compensate martyred farmers

We won’t back down until Centre repeals laws: North Indian farmers

As protests outside Punjab and Delhi intensify, farmers clarify that they are prepared to agitate indefinitely until the three farm laws are repealed.

Gujarat: Over 3 lakh farmers register for chana sale MSP

While registrations continue until February 15, officials hope that this year’s government procurement passes over four lakh tonnes.

Farmer’s death on R Day: Delhi HC seeks status report from Police

While Delhi Police claims that Navreet Singh died in an accident, his grandfather has alleged that Singh died due to bullet injuries

Mahapanchayats in UP, Rajasthan and Haryana from Feb 12

Farmer leaders state that the mass meetings have succeeded in bridging societal gaps to unite all farmers and people against the Centre’s anti-people laws.

At least 25,000 people gather for Punjab’s first Mahapanchayat

Farmer leaders promise the assembled farmers that the agitation will not rest until all three laws are repealed by the central government

Haryana farmers announce Mai Bhi Andolanwaadi campaign to intensify farmers struggle

Angered by Prime Minister’s Modi’s comment about “andolanjivi” people in recent times, farmers have resolved to start a campaign to further strengthen the peasant’s struggle

No protesting farmer summoned by NIA: MHA to RS 

However, some farm union leaders, journalists, organisations have alleged that they have been summoned by NIA for questioning

Farmers announce week-long protests from Feb 12 to Feb 18

Farmers organisations plan toll plaza movements, rail roko campaigns and memorials to honour the martyred heroes of India.

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Punjab & Haryana HC: Users must be given blocking notices immediately; sets aside Facebook page takedown

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UN experts condemn India’s crackdown on youth-led protests, flag 7,000 detentions and alleged sexual abuse

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Manipur SIR: Sabar Institute’s report records 1.59 lakh removals, two-thirds in hill constituencies

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