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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...
Budget 2021-22 disappointing: Farmers’ Unions
Farmers and trade unions say the Centre continues to peddle lies and brazen privatisation while betraying people’s demands
PIL in Delhi HC seeks release of over 200 ‘illegally detained’ farmers
The PIL filed by a law student states that Delhi Police did not follow procedure established by law after detaining such persons thus it amounts to illegal detention
Farmers declare chakka jam on Feb 6 on all major highways
Farmers will observe a chakka jam on all national...
Nails embedded on roads, barricades set in concrete at Delhi borders, who are they trying to keep out?
Suspension of mobile internet services at protest sites will now continue till 11 pm February 2, traffic jams build up in nearby areas
FIR against senior journalist Siddharth Varadarajan
A complaint against the editor of news website The Wire, was lodged at Rampur’s Civil Lines police station for his social media post
Naturally in solidarity with farmers, fishermen and workers of all faiths: AICU
Catholic group podcasts solidarity message in all national languages, urges withdrawal of new farm laws
Over 100 persons missing after Kisan Ganatantra Parade!
Farmers organisation forms a six-member committee to look into the whereabouts of the missing people. The concerning number adds to the rising death toll of 192 deaths.
Stop internet shutdowns to suppress farmers’ protests!
Advocacy groups demand immediate restoration of internet services, start online signature campaign
Annadaatas observe Sadbhavana Diwas
Commemorating the death anniversary of Gandhiji, farmer leaders across India observe a day-long fast to strengthen their resolve against the three farm laws.
MHA shuts down internet services at farmer protest sites across Delhi-NCR
Suspension is in place till the January 31 to 'maintain public safety and averting public emergency' stated a Home Ministry order
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