Farm and Forest

Gene-edited rice sparks alarms: Scientists back activists, warn of hidden dangers

Growing apprehensions over the safety and regulation of genome editing in agriculture have reportedly received "validation" from peer-reviewed scientific studies, backed by  civil society advocacy efforts. The Union Government’s...

Uttarakhand: Committee formed to consider Van Gujjars forest rights

The committee is expected to submit its report after analysing all issues raised by the Tribe within 6 months 

Rajasthan government passes new Bills to nullify Central anti-farmer laws

Keeping astride with Punjab, the Rajasthan government passes new laws to address farmers’ concerns

Gujarat HC upset with state’s poor  track record on protecting forest rights 

The court expressed its anguish as to why there has been no progress since its direction 7 years ago

AIKSCC decries new Ordinance’s anti-farmer stand

The new ordinance that could penalise farmers for stubble farming.

New Central laws preventing us from checking prices of onion, pulses: Jharkhand Finance Minister

Minister Rameshwar Oraon says that the state government is working to bring down the prices of onions and pulses that have shot up in the last few weeks.

Farmers organisations announce nation-wide road blockade on November 5

A coalition of farmers’ organisations in Delhi announced two major agitations in November to decry the agriculture laws enforced by the BJP-led government.

Farmers resolve to continue dissent continues on Dussehra

Punjab and Haryana farmers burn copies of 'anti-farmer laws' and effigies of union government members and business personalities instead of Ravana during Dussehra celebrations.

Punjab BJP Kisan Morcha President resigns!

Former BJP member Tarlochan Singh Gill said he cannot in good conscience continue working for a party that has grieved the farmer community.

Kaimur firing: Fact-finding report makes startling revelations!

Report co-published by AIUFWP, CJP and DSG showcases regime’s excesses against Adivasis demanding forest rights

Bihar Govt has worst record on Land Rights to Adivasis: Brinda Karat

Speaking at the release of a fact-finding report about the firing in Adhaura block, Brinda Karat exposed the deeds of the Bihar Govt while lauding the democratic struggle of the Kaimur’s Kharwar Adivasi communities against an oppressive forest department

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