Farmers

Section 144 imposed ahead of farmers’ Delhi Chalo protest: What’s allowed, what’s not?

A day before farmers undertake the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, pressing for its multiple demands, the Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 in the Capital for a month — until 12 March. The order prohibits rallies, processions, and also states that weddings and funerals can be held only with prior permission

Hurled eggs and firecrackers at police: Why farmers’ protests have gripped Europe

Farmers threw eggs and stones at the European Parliament, started fires and set off fireworks as they demanded European Union leaders at a summit nearby do more to help them. The protests are triggered by concerns over cheap imports, taxes, rising costs, and unfair competition

MSP for produce of 'Annadata' periodically increased, says Sitharaman in Budget speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that MSP for produce of 'Annadata' are periodically increased and the government has been making provisions for basic necessities to enhance the real income in rural areas.

Soup thrown at Mona Lisa, tractor protest coming to Paris: What’s going on in France?

Two climate activists hurled soup at the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, as they drew attention to the right to sustainable food and the plight of farmers. This comes amid ongoing tractor protests across France with farm workers vowing to put Paris ‘under siege’

Why are farmers staging rail roko protests in Punjab? What are their demands?

Several farmer unions from six North Indian states started a three-day rail roko agitation in Punjab today (28 September). Their main demands include a flood relief package, a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) on crops and a debt waiver for farmers

'Annadata' should also become 'urjadata': Nitin Gadkari exhorts farmers in Rajasthan

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that the BJP-led central government is of the mindset that farmers should not only be 'annadata' but also become 'urjadata' as all vehicles in future will be run on ethanol produced by farmers

IMD predicts El Nino for this year: How will it affect monsoon rains in India?

The Indian Meteorological Department predicts normal monsoon rainfall in 2023. However, with a 90 per cent chance of an El Nino weather pattern developing during the June-September monsoon season, less rain is possible

In Punjab’s paddy fields: Where the seeders are happy but the farmers are not

A snapshot of Punjab’s stubble-burning season, and what farmers on the ground think about it

Yogendra Yadav resigns from SKM committee says, will remain a 'soldier of the farmers'

Yadav said that Jai Kisan Andolan President Avik Saha will be available to shoulder all the responsibilities in his place

Europe: Wildfires spread, fish die off amid severe drought

Europe is suffering under a severe heatwave and drought that has produced tragic consequences for farmers and ecosystems already under threat from climate change and pollution