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

Why do Urban and Rural Indians have such different priorities?

The farmers' movement is the first time, the rural population has risen against the insensitive regime   

British Parliament may consider debate on Indian farmers’ protests

UK Parliament's Petitions Committee may hold debate at Westminster Hall in the House of Commons on the farmers protests and press freedom in India

Farmers’ movement: How NIA summons triggered the ‘Khalistan’ conspiracy theory

Are we seeing the history of the 1980’s repeat itself?

Peaceful protests are a hallmark of any thriving democracy: US on Farmers’ Protest

Remarks made at a press briefing by State Department spokesperson, meanwhile Delhi Police file FIR against Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg continues to support farmers, offers toolkit on Twitter

While Indian celebrities band together to popularise government-favoured hashtags, activist Greta Thunberg posts about possible methods to support the movement online.

Farm laws, not just farmers’ problem: Delhi citizens

City police halted the enthusiastic group in its path but protesters resolved to continue condemning farmers’ repression on Delhi streets.

Can concertina wire, cemented barricades, keep out ideas?

Photojournalist Vijay Pandey's photo essay showcases the barricading that came up overnight at Ghazipur border

Centre issues notice to Twitter over reinstating blocked accounts  

The Government has warned Twitter of consequence if it doesn't take action against content on ‘Farmer Genocide Hashtag’

AIKS calls public meeting at Haryana toll plazas

AIKS leaders addressed a mass of state farmers protesting repression and detention of those travelling to protest sites via railways.

Bonds levied on UP farmers: Allahabad HC warns DM to be “cautious”

The court warned the Sitapur DM to not act arbitrarily and against natural justice over their notice demanding exorbitant personal bonds from farmers

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