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3 school teachers in Kolkata end fast, allege intimidation by TMC workers
The three teachers were among the 25,753 individuals whose jobs were invalidated by the Supreme Court in the SSC scam.
Published on Apr 13, 2025 05:45 PM IST
PTI | , Kolkata
Tension soars at Delhi's Ambedkar University, SFI accuses admin of crackdown on protesters
Tension soars at Delhi's Ambedkar University, SFI accuses admin of crackdown on protesters
Published on Apr 11, 2025 11:03 PM IST
PTI |
Farmer leader Dallewal hospitalised after falling ill during rally in Barnala
Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said Dallewal began experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomited multiple times during the protest, prompting his hospitalisation.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Muskan, Barnala
Punjab: After 131 days, Dallewal ends his hunger strike, says MSP fight on
The announcement came a day after Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu appealed to Dallewal to end his fast-unto-death
Published on Apr 07, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
End protest and join talks, Chouhan urges Dallewal
In a post on X, Shivraj Singh Chouhan wrote, “The dialogue between representatives of the Government of India and farmers’ organisations is ongoing regarding their demands. Farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal has now returned from the hospital, and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:54 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Punjab govt ‘lying’ in SC, Dallewal has not ended fast: Farmer leaders
Dallewal had stopped drinking water since March 19 in protest against the Punjab government’s crackdown on farmers after talks with a central delegation in Chandigarh ended in a deadlock
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 06:05 PM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Jagjit Singh Dallewal breaks fast as farmers’ protests ease at borders
Farmers, led by Dallewal under the banners of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, had been protesting along the Punjab-Haryana border since February 2024
Published on Mar 28, 2025 12:19 PM IST
ASHA workers strike: Minister Veena George defends Delhi visit, accuses media
ASHA workers strike: Minister Veena George defends Delhi visit, accuses media
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 02:09 PM IST
PTI |
UDF backs ASHAs’ stir for better wages in Kerala
The hunger strike by three ASHAs began a day after the talks with the officials of National Health Mission (NHM) and health minister Veena George failed to produce a desirable result
Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kochi
ASHA workers go on hunger strike in Kerala from March 20 for hike in wages
The ASHAs have been demanding a hike in their monthly honorarium from the current ₹7,000 to ₹21,000 and a lumpsum retirement benefit of ₹5 lakh
Published on Mar 20, 2025 04:20 PM IST
Vishnu Varma, Kochi
Serial killer 'Hannibal the Cannibal' goes on hunger strike after TV taken away
Notorious serial killer Robert Maudsley, known as Hannibal the Cannibal, has gone on hunger strike after his PlayStation and TV were confiscated in prison.
Updated on Mar 09, 2025 08:57 PM IST
Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19
Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19
Published on Feb 28, 2025 02:02 PM IST
PTI |
Railway union protests work overload, long drive hours
Thousands of railway employees, including loco pilots, held a 36-hour hunger strike demanding reduced work hours and better conditions during Kumbh.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 05:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Sukhbir, Jakhar ‘enjoying feasts’ amid farmers’ protests: Bhagwant Mann
The chief minister made these remarks at an official event held here to distribute appointment letters to newly recruited government employees
Published on Feb 20, 2025 08:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Arunachal Christian group stages mass hunger strike against anti-conversion law
The protestors have termed the anti-conversion law as ‘discriminatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’ and have called for a complete repeal of it
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 04:15 PM IST
Damien Lepcha
Detained Uganda opposition politician on hunger strike moved to hospital, lawmaker says
UGANDA-POLITICS/ (PIX):Detained Uganda opposition politician on hunger strike moved to hospital, lawmaker says
Published on Feb 17, 2025 11:45 AM IST
Reuters |
Er Rashid taken to hospital as his health deteriorates
In a statement, Awami Ithead Party (AIP) said the health of Er Rashid has deteriorated as his indefinite hunger strike entered its eighth consecutive day
Published on Feb 08, 2025 06:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
A mother pleads for Britain’s help in freeing son from Egyptian prison, one day of hunger at a time
A mother pleads for Britain’s help in freeing son from Egyptian prison, one day of hunger at a time
Published on Feb 08, 2025 12:30 AM IST
AP |
Hearing of Er Rashid’s bail plea in Delhi high court on Friday
The court had earlier directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to provide instructions on whether Er Rashid can be given custody parole to attend the ongoing Parliament budget session.
Published on Feb 07, 2025 06:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Demanding Engineer Rashid’s release, Awami Ittehad Party workers detained in Srinagar
Engineer Rashid had announced an indefinite hunger strike alleging that he was being denied the right to represent his constituency in the Parliament as he hasn’t got bail so far, his party informed.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
Jarange-Patil starts 7th hunger strike, seeks death for Beed sarpanch murderers
The activist ended his previous hunger strike, in September 2024, after nine days owing to ill-health and requests from supporters
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Positive developments: SC notes efforts made to solve farmer issues
The Supreme Court on Wednesday hoped for an early resolution of the issues raised by protesting farmers
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
SC asks Punjab govt to furnish comparative medical reports of Dallewal
According to the January 10 and January 14 reports, Dallewal’s haemoglobin, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium level are within range. The blood test reports, however, show high levels of ketones
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:04 AM IST
SC asks Punjab to submit farmer leader Dallewal’s medical reports for evaluation
A bench comprising justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh ordered that Dallewal’s medical reports from December to January 14 be submitted to the Supreme Court registrar
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 02:59 PM IST
Agri minister Chouhan ‘ignoring’ Punjab farmers, say protesting leaders
Addressing the media at the Khanauri protest site, farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said Dallewal’s health is deteriorating by the day and Union government ‘arrogance’ has crossed all limits.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 05:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Farmers announce nationwide tractor march on January 26
Protesting farmer unions on Tuesday announced a nationwide tractor march scheduled for January 26. This comes amid the ongoing hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death since November 26 at the Khanauri border.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:02 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
SC panel-Dallewal meet ends in deadlock
Fasting farmer leader turns down top court-appointed committee’s request to take medical help; Dallewal, who is the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political), has been on an indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana since November 26, 2024
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
BPSC protest: ‘Rejected bail, accepted jail’, says Prashant Kishor on arrest
Prashant Kishor was arrested on Monday morning, along with other supporters, while on an indefinite hunger strike to demand the cancellation of the BPSC exam
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 10:20 PM IST
Clash erupts in Patna as Prashant Kishor detained during hunger strike
Clash in Patna as police confront supporters of Prashant Kishor after his detention during hunger strike against BPSC exam paper leak.
Published on Jan 06, 2025 09:59 AM IST
ANI |
Prashant Kishor arrested from hunger strike site in Patna
Prashant Kishor began his indefinite hunger strike on January 2 demanding the cancellation of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)’s preliminary examination over allegations of paper leak
Published on Jan 06, 2025 08:51 AM IST