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Farmers take out tractor rallies against Punjab govt’s land pooling policy

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 31, 2025 04:02 IST

Farmers on Wednesday took out tractor rallies at several places in Punjab against the AAP government’s land pooling policy, following a call given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha. (Representational image)

Himachal apple farmers stage protest outside secretariat in Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Kisan Sabha and other apple grower organisations during protest outside the Himachal Pradesh secretariat, in Shimla, on Tuesday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)

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Published on Jul 30, 2025 03:14 IST

Hoshiarpur villagers vow to oppose land pooling policy

Farmers protesting against the land pooling policy in Amritsar. Such protests are being witnessed across the state. (Sameer Sehgal /HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 29, 2025 04:08 IST

Punjab: Big fat weddings draining farmers, says CM Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann meets villagers in Samrala. (HT photo)

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Published on Jul 28, 2025 02:30 IST

IIT Madras study finds non-farm work, irrigation reduce rural migration

IIT Madras has conducted a study that found that access to non-farm business activities and irrigation cuts drought-induced migration among rural farm households. (File)

Published on Jul 25, 2025 09:43 IST

Punjab cabinet tweaks land pooling policy amid farmers’ opposition

Amid opposition from farmer bodies and rival political parties to its move to acquire large chunks of land in the state, the Punjab cabinet on Tuesday approved amendments to its land pooling policy, offering better terms to landowners in lieu of pooled land.

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 23, 2025 01:34 IST

Shimla apple orchardists meet Himachal minister Rohit Thakur

Shimla apple orchardists meet Himachal minister Rohit Thakur

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 20, 2025 24:08 IST

Start special drive to give KCC loans to farmers: UP minister to banks

Uttar Pradesh agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi. (HT file)

Published on Jul 15, 2025 14:13 IST

True prosperity not possible sans well-being of farmers: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath (File photo)

Updated on Jul 12, 2025 14:55 IST

House disruptions a significant waste of time, taxpayers’ money, says MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap

As the 18th Lok Sabha completes its first year, here’s a look at second-time MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap’s performance in the lower House of Parliament and his plans for the constituency. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 11, 2025 24:54 IST

West Asia conflict hits rice exports from U.P; farmers, millers suffer

Exporters say that demand for rice from West Asia has fallen sharply as importers have halted purchases amid the conflict. (For representation.)

Published on Jul 8, 2025 23:36 IST

Patole suspended from assembly for a day

Congress MLA Nana Patole at Vidhan Bhavan (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Jul 2, 2025 02:50 IST

AAP hand in glove with BJP-led Central government, says Punjab Congress chief Warring

Hoshirpur, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring addressing a rally in Hoshiarpur on Sunday. (Harpreet Kaur/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 30, 2025 03:12 IST

BJP has betrayed farmers: Kumari Selja

Selja, who is a Sirsa MP and general secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), said that in many districts the situation is such that farmers are standing in long queues to get fertilisers, but stocks are unavailable. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 30, 2025 01:12 IST

Siddaramaiah to meet protesting farmers over land acquisition in Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Published on Jun 27, 2025 06:25 IST

After backlash, BJP reprimands former minister Baban Lonikar for anti-farmer remarks

Mumbai: Opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis addresses a press conference, at BJP office in Mumbai, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)(PTI28-11-2020_000028A) (PTI)

Published on Jun 27, 2025 02:20 IST

Farmers to get better deal via land pooling scheme: LDA

Landowners in IT and Wellness City zones may receive developed plots valued higher than cash compensation. (Sourced)

Published on Jun 25, 2025 15:58 IST

Punjab CM stops convoy in Rupnagar village, interacts with farmers

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann interacts with farmers during on Saturday. (PTI)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 22, 2025 02:28 IST

Yeida to build 5km buffer zone along Yamuna e-way

If Yeida approves the new proposal, a farmer can avail the benefit of using his agricultural land for commercial usage to some extent. However, it intends to allow this liberty only outside the “buffer zone”, said officials. (HT Photos)

Published on Jun 11, 2025 01:56 IST

AI in cane cultivation can boost economics: Sharad Pawar

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday said use of artificial intelligence (AI) in sugarcane cultivation can change the sector’s economics and elevate living standards of farmers. (HT FILE)

Published on Jun 10, 2025 01:48 IST

PM KISAN installment no. 20 to be issued soon: Check eligibility, amount

To receive the benefits of the PM KISAN scheme, farmers need to complete their eKYC, verify their land records and link their bank account with their Aadhaar card.

Updated on Jun 4, 2025 08:46 IST

Punjab cabinet approves land pooling policy

Addressing a press conference, renewable energy minister Aman Arora informed the mediapersons that the new policy involves landowners, promoters, and companies as stakeholders in the development process. (HT File)

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Published on Jun 3, 2025 03:20 IST

Malwa farmers not keen to sow paddy in dry conditions

As per the Punjab government’s directives, farmers are allowed to transplant paddy in Bathinda, Faridkot, Muktsar, Fazilka and Ferozepur from June 1. The region is likely to cover about 8-9 lakh hectares under rice cultivation. (HT File)

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Published on Jun 3, 2025 03:02 IST

Scientists’ direct interaction with farmers will spark new revolution: U.P. CM

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)

Published on May 29, 2025 15:21 IST

BSF reopens gates for farmers to access fields near zero line

A farmer works on a field close to the India-Pakistan border fencing in Amritsar. (PTI File)

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Published on May 20, 2025 04:46 IST

Ghaziabad: Rates finalised for zonal plan road in Raj Nagar Extension

Officials said the Hum Tum road is about 3.5kms and 24 metre in width, and its construction cost will be about <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7.7 crore. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on May 13, 2025 01:14 IST

Punjab: BSF restricts movement of farmers beyond border fence

A field along Pakistan border near Amritsar. (PTI file)

chandigarh news

Published on May 7, 2025 01:58 IST

Ensure clean water and irrigation access for all: U.P. Jal Shakti minister

UP minister Swatantra Dev Singh (HT File)

Published on May 3, 2025 14:00 IST

Punjab: BSF imposes restrictions for farmers to move beyond fence

Amid tension between India and Pakistan following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the BSF had asked farmers to complete the harvesting process and clear their fields in 48 hours. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 29, 2025 23:44 IST

Farmer leader Naresh Tikait calls Indus treaty decision ‘wrong’, sparks row

Naresh Tikait’s remarks come after India decided to break the Indus Water Treaty in a sharp response to Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.

Published on Apr 28, 2025 12:18 IST

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