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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”
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
Why no MSP for crops other than paddy and wheat: AIKS to Punjab government
The left farmers organisation questions the wisdom in restricting MSP to only two crops while praising the state for their stand against the central government.
Chhattisgarh: Ministry of Coal plan to acquire nearly 2000 hectares of protected forest land
Villagers, advocates and activists point out that the government should not undertake the project without the approval of local people.
Punjab CM introduces three bills in state assembly to counter the centre’s farm laws
Staying true to their promise of opposing the centre’s laws, Punjab’s Chief Minister introduces state Bills to protect farmers from the anti-farmer-dubbed laws.
Van Gujjars send letters to 13 Ministers and officials to prevent unlawful eviction
Dedicated to the protection of their homeland, Van Gujjar community drafts letters to decry the creation of a tiger reserve and to assert their forest rights.
Van Gujjars demand for forest rights, local representatives offer support
Hundreds of forest-dwellers across Shivalik mountain range assembled on Thursday to discuss the threat of eviction and the creation of a tiger reserve with local representatives and organisations.
The forest is ours and will remain ours: Adivasi man’s letter to CJP
Elderly Adivasi man pens a letter recounting the many injustices levied by the forest officials and talks about the forest’s relevance for the survival of the Adivasi community.
AIKS congratulates Punjab farmers for the walk-out at Krishi Bhawan
The farmer organisation lauds the farm union leaders for their strong action and talks about future protests in November
Unsatisfied farmer union leaders tear Acts, walk out of meeting with Agriculture Secretary!
Farmer representatives from Punjab walk out of a meeting with Union officials, unhappy with the Centre’s failure in addressing their concerns
Metro car shed to shift from Aarey forest to Kanjurmarg
Forest dwellers and activists rejoice as Maharashtra government decides against plundering the Aarey forest any more, cases against forest rights activists also dropped
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