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Farmers call off ‘rail roko’ stir, to gherao BJP leaders’ houses

Updated on May 21, 2024 01:58 IST

The railway tracks have been cleared but the protesting farmers say their sit-in will continue at the Shambhu barrier on the Punjab and Haryana border.

Sukhbir promises land rights to farmers along riverine tracts

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal addressed several gatherings in Jalalabad, Guruharsahai and Ferozepur, urging people to support party candidate Nardev Singh Mann.

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Updated on May 20, 2024 23:58 IST

Collector orders probe into sale of 640 acres at valley near Mahabaleshwar

Satara district collector has ordered a probe into alleged illegal sale of 640 acres belonging to farmers at Kandati valley in the district after a complaint lodged by activist Sushant More. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on May 20, 2024 02:58 IST

Dindori: Farmers’ anger at Centre’s onion policy could impact results

Nashik, India - March 12, 2023: Farmers throw onions and tomatoes on the road as a mark of protest as they participate in a long foot march from Nashik towards Mumbai, organised by CPIM, in Nashik, Inida, on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Photo by Ravindra Rajput/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 20, 2024 03:52 IST

How the move to revive elephant corridors has become a political problem in TN

The Tamil Nadu government's initiative to restore all the traditional elephant corridors in the state to facilitate unrestricted movement of wildlife without running into conflict with humans has become a flashpoint with major political parties and prominent farmers' organisations objecting to the plan. (Shutterstock/Representative)

Published on May 18, 2024 18:49 IST

Farmers in Barabanki transforming their fortunes amidst political apathy

Progressive farmers of Barabanki feel their successful initiatives should be supported and replicated. (Sourced)

Updated on May 17, 2024 23:38 IST

HT Explains: A 5-point FAQ on the Lok Sabha battle in Punjab

AAP appears to be in the pole position in Punjab. (REUTERS)

Published on May 17, 2024 02:10 IST

Noida: Three-member committee soon to soon submit report on farmers’ demands

Their demands for compensation and jobs yet to materialise, farmers of villages in Greater Noida and Noida held widespread protests earlier this year and also threatened to march to New Delhi. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Archive)

Updated on May 16, 2024 01:16 IST

Rahul, Akhilesh assail BJP for ‘ignoring’ farmers, youths

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and SP national president Akhilesh Yadav at a joint rally in Jhansi on Tuesday. (Agency)

Updated on May 14, 2024 23:37 IST

Punjab agri experts raise concern over water-guzzling spring maize

A farmer with his maize crop at Mullanpur grain market in Ludhiana.

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Updated on May 13, 2024 03:12 IST

Northern Patiala bypass: Farmers up in arms over ‘meagre’ compensation

Farmers alleged that the compensation offered is too meagre, much less than the market trends and have urged all farm unions to come to their support on the matter.

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Updated on May 13, 2024 03:04 IST

Farmers must let stubble rot in fields to increase soil fertility: UPCAR

The UPCAR recommended that farmers must never burn the crop residue after harvesting wheat. (HT File)

Updated on May 13, 2024 24:54 IST

Farmers, sarpanches, Asha workers & khaps take out tractor march against BJP, JJP in Charkhi Dadri

Carrying posters of police action on farmers, women wrestlers, sarpanches and Asha workers, the protesters took out a tractor march, led by farmer leader Raju Mann and other khap leaders, through several villages of Badhra assembly segment of Charkhi Dadri on Saturday. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 11, 2024 14:28 IST

Dussehri mango farmers in UP village bitter over water stress amid a hot election

The dried-up stream in the village, with some portion of it having water. (HT Photo)

Updated on May 11, 2024 24:04 IST

Akhilesh exhorts masses in Lakhimpur: Give a befitting reply to ‘SUV episode’ through votes

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav greets supporters during a public meeting in support of the party candidate from Dhaurahra for the Lok Sabha elections, in Lakhimpur Kheri, Thursday. (PTI Photo)

Updated on May 10, 2024 24:48 IST

Farmers’ rail roko: Shambhu blockade hits coal supply to thermal plants, PSPCL feels heat

Energy ministries highlighted why coal-based thermal power plants are necessary for India to continue growing. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on May 9, 2024 01:44 IST

Farmers protest against Bittu’s visit to Ludhiana’s Mukandpur village

Farmer unions staged a protest against MP and BJP candidate from Ludhiana Ravneet Singh Bittu in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 9, 2024 01:00 IST

Facing farmers’ ire, Hans Raj Hans turns to Sufi music to hit the right note

BJP’s Faridkot candidate Hans Raj Hans has been pulling out all stops to win over the farmers , even offering to turn a mediator between them and the government. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 8, 2024 04:02 IST

Defer Rythu Bharosa payments till May 13 over Revanth Reddy’s MCC violation: ECI

Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy waves to the supporters during a roadshow for the Lok Sabha polls at Uppal in Hyderabad on Monday. (ANI)

Published on May 7, 2024 12:51 IST

Anger among farmers may hurt Mahayuti's Maharashtra Lok Sabha poll prospects

Farmers protest at Thane in 2023. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 7, 2024 03:49 IST

10 Dadri Khaps announce to campaign against BJP, JJP

The meeting was presided over by Phogat Khap head Balwant Nambardar in Charkhi Dadri. (HT File)

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Updated on May 5, 2024 23:40 IST

India lifts export ban on onion, imposes MEP

India imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $550 per tonne plus 40% tariff on outbound onion shipments. (AFP)

Updated on May 4, 2024 21:38 IST

Farmers, traders link Centre’s decision to lift ban to polls

Along with that, the Centre also put a 40 per cent additional duty on export prices, according to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 4, 2024 23:58 IST

Former PAU V-C Manjit Singh Kang passes away in US

MS Kang

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Updated on May 4, 2024 03:34 IST

Punjab farmers meet governor for relief against crop, property loss

Farmers whose crops and properties were damaged during the 2023 floods submitted a memorandum to Punjab governor Banwari Lal Purohit, seeking compensation from the Centre. (HT File)

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Updated on May 3, 2024 02:54 IST

BJP, JJP leaders face farmers’ ire during canvassing in Hisar

BJP candidate from Hisar Ranjit Chautala witnessed farmers’ anger when he visited Niyana and Kharar Alipur villages in the district. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 3, 2024 01:30 IST

Political parties give go-bye to farm issues, farmers unhappy

Annually, India imports apples from around 44 countries, with prominent sources including Iran, Turkey, Chile, Washington, Italy, France, and New Zealand. Notably, China, which was once a significant supplier, now faces an import ban. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on May 3, 2024 24:10 IST

Haryana: Khattar shown black flags during Jan Sampark Yatra

Khattar, standing in an open SUV and accompanied by MLA Harvinder Kalyan, district president Yogender Rana, party leader Sanjay Bathla and others, started the journey from Gangatehri Popra village. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 1, 2024 24:58 IST

My soul is ‘restless’ for common man, farmers: Pawar hits back at Modi’s jibe

Sharad Pawar (left) and Uddhav Thackeray during a public rally at Warje for Baramati Lok Sabha constituency candidate Supriya Sule. Pawar said his soul is “asvastha” (restless) for the cause of farmers and the common man, and ready to be restless “100 times” to highlight their plight. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Apr 30, 2024 23:52 IST

Expecting price rise, Punjab farmers hold on to wheat stocks

Anticipating increase in wheat prices, farmers are holding on to wheat stocks more than their requirement for sowing in the upcoming season and for their personal use.

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Updated on Apr 30, 2024 01:52 IST

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