Tag: farmers

Chandigarh, Feb 22 (IANS) The next round of talks, the second in this month, with protesting farmers by government representatives led by Union ministers will be held in Chandigarh, the ...

 New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) After a "positive meeting" last week, the Centre is set to hold a fresh round of talks with the protesting farmers in Chandigarh on Saturday ...

Cabinet okays extension of subsidy on DAP fertilizer for farmers New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of the Department ...

Punjab govt should not misuse police, stand with us: Farmer leader Amritsar, Dec 30 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) Samyukt Kisan Morcha chief Sarwan Singh Pandher on Monday urged the Punjab government not to ...

Farmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' today, emergency services to remain open Chandigarh, Dec 30 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA):- Farmers have announced a 'Punjab Bandh' on Monday leading to the expected closure of all ...

Farmers tighten security at Khanauri border after latest SC directions Chandigarh, Dec 29 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA):- Farmers activists at the Khanauri border point have increased security around the protest site, fearing that ...

Jitendra Singh launches anti-pesticide suit to safeguard farmers’ health New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA):- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched Kisan Kavach, ...

Centre’s millet scheme is boosting farmers’ incomes: Minister New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) The Centre’s scheme to promote millet-based products has boosted local production and procurement of agricultural produce, which ...

Farmers' stir: SC to hear plea seeking clearing of blockages on highways New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a petition seeking directions to the ...

New Delhi, Dec 6 (WISHAVWARTA/IANS) Ahead of the farmers' march to Delhi scheduled for Friday, security has been tightened at the Shambhu border on NH-44, with both Haryana and Punjab ...