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India–US trade deal faces mounting resistance as farmers intensify protests
From coordinated motorcycle rallies to toll plaza demonstrations, farmer groups accuse the Centre of ignoring concerns over agriculture, land policies and rural livelihoods while warning of a larger nationwide movement
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
Kerala: New base prices for 16 agricultural produce won’t benefit rubber farmers
Although state government’s new policy has been hailed by farmers, NGOs and public officers alike, the scheme fails to bring plantation farmers under its purview
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