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  Farmers to hold protest on Lohri in Punjab, burn copies of new farm market policy draft

  India | January 13, 2025 9:13 IST

  Besides a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops, the farmers are demanding a debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in the electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

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  Punjab bandh today: Farmers call for shutdown, check what's open and what's closed

  India | December 30, 2024 6:48 IST

  Punjab bandh: Besides a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops, the farmers are demanding a debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in the electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

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  Farmers call for 'Punjab bandh' on December 30: Road, rail services likely to be affected

  India | December 26, 2024 18:54 IST

  Besides a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops, the farmers are demanding a debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in the electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

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  Centre hikes copra Minimum Support Price by up to Rs 420 for 2025 season

  India | December 20, 2024 20:58 IST

  The MSP for 'milling copra' has been increased by Rs 420 to Rs 11,582 per quintal, while for 'ball copra' by Rs 100 to Rs 12,100 per quintal for 2025, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told media.

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  'Delhi Chalo' protest: Police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse farmers at Haryana border

  Haryana | December 14, 2024 13:56 IST

  Farmers from Haryana mobilised for a march to Delhi, demanding Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantees and other reforms. Internet services in Ambala have been suspended to prevent misinformation and maintain order. Security forces are on high alert as the protest intensifies.

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  Farmers, demanding MSP guarantee and loan waivers, to resume Delhi march on THIS day

  India | December 10, 2024 17:37 IST

  Despite the government's efforts to prevent the march, including restricting media coverage, the farmers remain determined to continue their agitation.

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  Farmers start protest march towards Delhi, Haryana Police shells tear gas at Shambhu border

  India | December 08, 2024 13:30 IST

  On Friday, the farmers started their protest march to Delhi but were stopped by the Haryana Police at the Shambhu border. The farmers had asked the govt to either enter a dialogue or they would march towards Delhi.

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  Good news for farmers as Modi government increases MSP for 6 Rabi crops in big move

  Business | October 16, 2024 17:14 IST

  Government has increased the MSP of Rabi Crops to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce. The absolute highest increase in MSP has been announced for Rapeseed & Mustard at Rs 300 per quintal followed by Lentil (Masur) at Rs 275 per quintal.

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  Congress Haryana election manifesto 2024: Free electricity, MSP guarantee, caste census

  Haryana | September 28, 2024 16:28 IST

  Congress revealed its Haryana poll manifesto, pledging 300 free electricity units, a legal MSP guarantee, caste census, free healthcare, job creation, and revival of the old pension scheme ahead of the 2024 elections.

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  Shivraj Singh's big gift to Madhya Pradesh, approves proposal seeking increase in soybean MSP

  Madhya Pradesh | September 11, 2024 17:20 IST

  The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet meeting convened on Tuesday decided to fix MSP on soybean at Rs 4,892 per quintal. Subsequently, the approval of the Centre was sought. Taking quick action, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the decision within 24 hours.

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  Haryana becomes first state in India to buy all crops from farmers at MSP: CM Nayab Saini

  Haryana | August 05, 2024 6:11 IST

  The Chief Minister's announcement comes months ahead of the Assembly Elections in Haryana in which the BJP is seeking a third straight term.

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  Chhattisgarh: Agniveers to get reservation in police constable, forest guard recruitment

  chhattisgarh | July 26, 2024 22:05 IST

  CM Vishnu Deo Sai's announcement comes after PM Modi slammed the opposition in a veiled attack for spreading misconceptions about the Agnipath scheme while speaking at the Kargil Vijay Diwas function.

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  Modi government approves MSP for 14 kharif crops, farmers to get Rs 35,000 cr more over last season

  India | June 20, 2024 6:15 IST

  Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that with today's decision, the farmers will get around Rs 2 lakh crores as MSP. This is Rs 35,000 crores more than the previous season.

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  Farmers gather at Shambhu, Khanauri borders to mark 100 days of 'Delhi Chalo' protest against Centre

  India | May 23, 2024 7:18 IST

  The KMM leader said that the farmers want to pose questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Patiala visit on Thursday and if they are not given access, they will hold a dharna. PM Modi will start his poll campaign in the state by holding his first rally in Patiala on May 23.

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  Farmers' unions hold 'Rail Roko' protest in several parts of Punjab, several trains delayed

  India | March 10, 2024 13:34 IST

  Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher told reporters that the protesting farmers squat on railway tracks at several places in Punjab, including Ferozepur, Amritsar, Rupnagar, and Gurdaspur districts.

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  FACT CHECK: Old video misrepresented as recent incident in farmers' protest | Here's the truth

  Fact Check | February 23, 2024 14:59 IST

  The India TV Fact Check team has debunked the misinformation surrounding an old video circulating on social media, misrepresented as a recent incident in the farmers' protest near the Delhi border.

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  Punjab CM announces Rs 1 crore compensation, govt job to family of dead farmer Shubhkaran Singh

  India | February 23, 2024 11:38 IST

  In a bid to alleviate the financial burden on the grieving family, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declared a compensation amount of Rs 1 crore. This substantial aid aimed to provide some measure of relief and support during their time of loss.

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  'This movement will continue, farmers won't back off,' says BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

  India | February 21, 2024 16:41 IST

  The farmers from Punjab began their march to Delhi but were stopped by security personnel at Shambhu and Khanauri points on Punjab's border with Haryana. The protesters have stayed put at the two border points since then.

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  'Maintain law and order': Home Ministry sends advisory to Punjab govt on farmers protest

  India | February 21, 2024 12:59 IST

  In response to the escalating farmers' protest, the MHA has taken proactive measures by sending a directive to the Punjab Government. The advisory emphasises the critical importance of maintaining peace and order in the state during this period of unrest.

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  Protesting farmers reject Centre's five-year MSP proposal, to continue Delhi march on Wednesday

  India | February 20, 2024 6:03 IST

  Centre on Sunday proposed to buy pulses, maize, and cotton crops by government agencies at minimum support prices for five years after an agreement with farmers at the fourth round of talks. The Delhi Chalo march was put on hold after the meeting.