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”

Khalistani, anti-farmer elements have infiltrated protests: Centre to SC

The top court has sought an affidavit from the Union Government by January 13 with regard to the claim

Victory for farmers! SC suspends the implementation of three Farm Laws

It has also directed the formation of a committee that will be part of judicial proceedings and will submit a report to the court

Centre to SC: Blames Unions, claims farmers happy, mum on absence of consultation

In a hurriedly filed affidavit late evening Jan 11, Modi govt blames Unions for creating misconceptions in response to SC bench headed by CJI; order expected today

The Centre is misusing SC as a political shield: AIKSCC

AIKSCC accuses the central government of shirking political responsibility of addressing the matter regarding the three farm laws.

Regulated markets and MSP ensure not just farmers’ security but food security: Experts

A retired IAS officer and an academic, who have closely observed Madhya Pradesh APMCs, together foreground the fault lines in the Centre’s new farm laws.

Centre won’t repeal farm laws: Haryana CM Khattar exposes Centre’s plans

It is not explained why over 1,500 cops were deployed, seven checkpoints set up, ahead of a friendly 'kisan mahapanchayat' in Karnal

Extremely disappointed with Government’s handling of farmer protests: SC

SC Bench tells GOI that it will stay the implementation of the farm laws until a Committee examines the the matter and makes recommendations

Vigil for dead farmers held outside Indian Visa and Passport application center in Canada  

South Asian activists came together to remember more than 60 farmers, who have laid down their lives during the ongoing agitation in India on Sunday, January 10 in Surrey.  

100 MPs write to British PM about farmers’ protest in India

Letter initiated by British MP from Slough, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi gets cross-party support

Farmers create new protest site at Gangaicha border, intensify struggle

Farmer leaders claim that the united front will help bridge former disagreements and work to protect India’s natural resources.

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