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The farmers' agitation is continuing for over 70 days now and the government has held several round talks with farm union leaders but so far it has not brought any resolution to the negotiation table.

Farmers stage protest against the new farm laws.(HT photo)

Farmers agitating against the three farm laws are blocking national and state highways on Saturday during their "chakka jam" called in a bid to intensify their protests. Farmers’ leaders have said that the highways will be blocked from 12pm to 3pm. The farmers have been protesting for more than 70 days now and the government has held several rounds of talks with farm union leaders but the issue has not been resolved so far. ...Read More

 

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• Feb 06, 2021 11:15 pm IST

  'Exercise caution while speaking about any other field': Sharad Pawar tells Sachin Tendulkar

  NCP chief Sharad Pawar advised Sachin Tendulkar to exercise caution while talking about other fields after Tendulkar's tweet regarding global celebrities supporting the farmers protest attracted sharp criticism online.

• Feb 06, 2021 09:58 pm IST

  Delhi police arrest 3 more people for violence at Republic day tractor rally

  Three more people have been arrested in connection with the violence in Delhi during the tractor rally on Repulbic day, reports PTI.

  A total of 126 people have so far been arrested by the Delhi police regarding the case.

Feb 06, 2021 09:54 pm IST
NCP chief Sharad Pawar says senior government leaders can discuss, solve issue with farmers
Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar had said that if the senior leaders from the government like the Prime Minister, Defence minister and Nitin Gadkari could discuss the farm laws with protesting farmers, they could find a solution.
He also said that the farmer leaders too should agree to the talks, if senior leaders take initiatives, reports ANI.
Feb 06, 2021 09:03 pm IST
Chakka jam protests proves farmers across country are united, says Samyukta Kisan Morcha
Samyukta Kisan Morcha says that the chakka jam protests have proved that the farmers across the country are united against the three farm laws.
"[Yesterday] in Parliament, Agriculture Minister insulted farmers' struggle by saying that only one state's farmers are opposing the agricultural laws. Today's nationwide Chakka Jam once again proved that farmers across the country are united against these laws," the union said, reports ANI.
Feb 06, 2021 08:27 pm IST
Maharashtra Congress leader says Centre not trying to find solution to farmers protest
Maharashtra Congress leader Naseem Khan said the central government is trying to insinuate that the farmers protests in Delhi is backed by Khalistani elements, instead of finding a solution to the issue, reports PTI.
In a protest in Mumbai, attended by many farmer groups, Khan said that people should come together and overthrow this "dictatorial" government.
Feb 06, 2021 08:12 pm IST
Farmers submit memoranda to district authorities demanding repeal of farm laws in UP
In Uttar Pradesh, farmers submitted a memoranda to repeal the three farm laws to their respective district authorities while protesting against the laws, reports PTI.
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Feb 06, 2021 06:33 pm IST
Protesters block roads in Maharashtra's Latur district as part of Chakka jam protests
As part of Chakka jam protests, farmer activists blocked roads at different places in Maharashtra's Latur district, reports PTI.
Protesters were held at Nanded road near Krishi Mahavidyalaya, Vasangaon Pati, Harangul railway bridge and also on Ambejogai road under the aegis of the Kisan Kamgar Samanvaya Samiti between 12 noon to 3 PM, in which protesters from Congress, Shetkari Kamgar Paksh, and Shetkari Sanghatna also took part.
Feb 06, 2021 05:50 pm IST
Chakka jam protests: Traffic jam at Delhi-Chandigarh highway near Chandigarh

Traffic at Delhi- Chandigarh Highway due to the chakka jam protests by farmers. (Ravi Kumar/HT Photo)
Farmers protest in support of protesting farmer unions who called for Chakka Jam against the three farm laws near Chandigarh at Delhi- Chandigarh Highway.
Feb 06, 2021 05:09 pm IST
Delhi police examines video evidence to identify rioters at Jan 26 tractor rally violence
Delhi Police PRO Chinmoy Biswal has said that the video evidences of January 26 tractor rally clashes are being examined using advanced forensic software to 'get clear picture' of individuals responsible for violence, reports ANI.
Feb 06, 2021 04:41 pm IST
Police detain at least 40 protesters for protests at Karad city in Western Maharashtra
Police officials say at least 40 protesters detained, including senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's wife Satvasheela Chavan, for 'rasta roko' protests at Kolhapur Naka in Karad in western Maharashtra, as part of the chakka jam protests, reports PTI.
Feb 06, 2021 03:30 pm IST
'Neither farmers nor commuters should be affected': Karnataka home minister on Chakka jam
Karnataka home minister Basavaraj Bommai has requested for smooth flow of traffic during the chakka jam protests in the state.
"Chakka Jam will be for a limited time, so we will see there is no traffic hazard anywhere. Neither farmers nor commuters should be affected," he said, reports ANI.
Feb 06, 2021 03:21 pm IST
Chakka jam: Protesting farmers make way for ambulance at Haryana highway
Protesting farmers make way for an ambulance near the Palwal-Agra Highway at Atohan Chowk in Haryana during Chakka Jam protests.
Feb 06, 2021 03:06 pm IST
MHA again suspends internet at protest sites on Delhi’s borders, suspension till end of day
Internet has been suspended for Saturday in protest sites on Delhi's borders according to an order issued by the ministry of home affairs.
The suspension has been implemented at the Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders and adjoining areas of the National Capital Region (NCR).
Feb 06, 2021 02:47 pm IST
Protesters block road near Amritsar's Golden gate on Delhi-Amritsar national highway
Feb 06, 2021 02:33 pm IST
Congress' KC Venugopal criticises central government's treatment of protesting farmers
Congress leader KC Venugopal has questioned the government's treatment of the protesting farmers, saying that the protests have continued for 71 days and the farmers have been struggling.
"On one hand, govt is ready for talks, while on other hand they're withdrawing water connection, electricity connection. They're harassing farmers, how can a democratic govt act like this?" he asked, reports ANI.
Feb 06, 2021 02:13 pm IST
Heavy security deployment at Ghazipur
Feb 06, 2021 02:12 pm IST
Police remove agitating farmers from highway in Telangana
In Telangana, police removed protesters who were blocking roads on a highway on the outskirts of Hyderabad amid chakka jam calls.
Feb 06, 2021 01:06 pm IST
Farmers make arrangement for food, water for people stuck in traffic
In Haryana, farmers make arrangements for food and water for commuters stuck in traffic jams at national highway 44, one of the busiest highways of the country, which caters to around 40,000 vehicles daily.
Feb 06, 2021 12:47 pm IST
No untoward incident has happened so far: UP ADG
UP Police and administration have maintained security since farmers' protest began. We've got support from farmer organisations, with their cooperation and our effort no untoward incident has happened so far. Today also we've deployed adequate security force, say UP ADG of Law and order.
Feb 06, 2021 12:46 pm IST
Police restricts Tikait from keeping flowers
At Ghazipur border, police restricts farm union leader Rakesh Tikait from keeping flowers near the barricades.
Feb 06, 2021 12:39 pm IST
Thousands of farmers block roads in Sangrur
Over thousands of farmers including women blocked Sangrur-Ludhiana, Sangrur-Bhathinda and Sangrur-Delhi road to oppose farm laws.
Feb 06, 2021 12:37 pm IST
Farmers block Rohtak-Jind highway

Farmers stage protest against three farm laws enacted in September last year. (HT photo)
Feb 06, 2021 12:33 pm IST
NH44 blocked in Haryana
In Haryana, National Highway 44 blocked at Kurukshetra, Karnal, and Panipat.
Feb 06, 2021 12:26 pm IST
Police detain several protesters at Bengaluru
In Bengaluru, police detain several protesters who were agitating outside Yelahanka police station against the farm laws of the countrywide.
Feb 06, 2021 12:18 pm IST
National, state highways blocked
National highway near Shahjahanpur border blocked. Farmers also blocked state highway connecting Gohana to Bhiwani at Haryana Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar's native Nindana in Rohtak.
Feb 06, 2021 12:10 pm IST
Farmers block roads in Amritsar

Farmers stage protest against farm laws.
As chakka jam begins, Farmers block road at Golden gate during protest in Amritsar.
Feb 06, 2021 11:04 am IST
More stations closed ahead of chakka jam
Entry/exit gates of Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Janpath and Central Secretariat closed, says DMRC in a statement. Entry/exit gates of Khan Market and Nehru Place are also closed.
Feb 06, 2021 10:42 am IST
Three metro stations closed
In view of the chakka jam, authorities close entry-exit gates of Mandi House, ITO and Delhi Gate metro stations. Vishwavidyalaya metro station was also closed.
Feb 06, 2021 10:00 am IST
Delhi police deploy drone camera to keep vigil
Feb 06, 2021 08:56 am IST
Delhi turns into fortress ahead of chakka jam
In view of the chakka jam or road blockade, Delhi police has deployed around 50,000 personnel of paramilitary and reserve forces deployed in Delhi-NCR region. At least 12 metro stations in the national capital have been put on alert for closing the entry and exit in case any of any mishappening.
Feb 06, 2021 07:26 am IST
Police tightens security

Security personnel at Red Fort. (ANI)
In attempt to thwart "chakka jam" calls, Delhi police deploy heavy security along at several parts of Delhi including Minto Bridge and ITO.
Feb 06, 2021 06:42 am IST
No blockade in Delhi, Uttarakhand, UP
The three-hour ’chakka jam’ on Saturday afternoon to protest against the three farm laws will not impact Delhi and the national capital region (NCR), Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers unions which is spearheading the agitation, said on Friday. Farm leader Rakesh Tikait also said on Friday that there will be no blockade in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Read more