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SKM: Haryana's MSP announcement a political gimmick

August 13, 2024, 09:07 PM - 2 min read

"SKM strongly condemns the Chief Minister of Haryana Nayab Singh Saini for announcing MSP for 24 crops – but without C2+50 percent formulae and legally guaranteed procurement," it said.

Farmer March Backs CISF Constable in Kangana Slap Row.

CISF Woman backed by farmers amid Kangana slap row

June 9, 2024, 03:04 PM - 2 min read

The recent altercation between Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and a CISF woman constable has sparked controversy and garnered attention across the nation.

With routine farm protests, Punjab risks becoming another Bengal

April 18, 2024, 07:59 PM - 2 min read

Industrialists in Punjab have started drawing parallels with West Bengal of the 1970s when the Communists started ruling the state and trade unions had complete dominance. A prosperous industrial state like Bengal was made to suffer.

From Punjab to Delhi: 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' tries to paint the Capital Green with protest

March 14, 2024, 05:39 PM - 2 min read

Amidst the ongoing farmers' protest, a significant event unfolded as the Kisan Mahapanchayat, organized by the Samyukt Kisam Morcha (SKM), took center stage at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

An image of farmers protesting on a railway track,

Farmers stage "Rail roko'" demanding MSP guarantees for crops

March 10, 2024, 02:21 PM - 2 min read

This move is part of a series of protests orchestrated by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, marking a countrywide call to action.

Crop diversification offer: Government's strategy to secure Farmers' support and end protest

March 8, 2024, 08:39 PM - 2 min read

The government's recent announcement regarding the guaranteed procurement of pulses and maize marks a significant step towards promoting crop diversification and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices in the country.

Ashok Chandna, Congress PCC Leader Rajasthan while briefing the media. Image X.

Congress rallies Rajasthan farmers: Panchayat-level push for MSP legal guarantee

March 5, 2024, 04:15 PM - 2 min read

The Congress in Rajasthan has announced plans to conduct a series of awareness meetings at the grassroots level to bolster the ongoing farmers' movement advocating for a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Kharge slams BJP, alleges 'mistreatment' of farmers for demanding rights

March 4, 2024, 11:46 AM - 2 min read

In a pointed criticism articulated through a Hindi post on X, Kharge lambasted the Modi government for allegedly prioritising the interests of "crony capitalist buddies" over those of farmers.

MSP or bust: Farmers' fury re-ignites 'Delhi Chalo' Movement

March 2, 2024, 12:04 AM - 2 min read

Farmer leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to the ongoing "Delhi Chalo" agitation until their demands are met, marking March 3 as the date for their next course of action.

From fields to screens: FPOs go digital with ONDC onboarding!

March 1, 2024, 06:47 PM - 2 min read

The government's push towards digital commerce in agriculture received a significant boost as nearly 5,000 out of 8,000 registered Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have been successfully onboarded on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) portal. This milestone underscores the commitment to leveraging technology for empowering farmers and enhancing their market access.

A group of Sikh farmers sitting at the Khanauri border, wearing black bands on their turbans as a protest against Shubhkaran Singh's death.

Punjab police registers murder case in 21-year-old farmer's death

February 29, 2024, 08:03 AM - 2 min read

Shubhkaran (21), a native of Bathinda, was killed and 12 security personnel were injured in clashes at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border on February 21. The incident occurred when some protesting farmers were trying to head towards police barricades, put up to halt their "Delhi Chalo" march.