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Movement of trains hit as farmers block rail tracks
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 19, 2021 12:43 AM IST
In Punjab and Haryana, farmers at several places squatted on railway tracks, which led to disruptions. Protests were also staged at some places in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
Protesters take over railway tracks at Patli station; impact minimal, say police
By Leena Dhankhar, Gurugram
UPDATED ON FEB 19, 2021 05:41 PM IST
The police had deployed around 150 personnel in the area to ensure that no damage is caused to the government property and no violence took place.
No untoward incident amid ‘Rail Roko’, negligible impact on services: Railways
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Sohini Sarkar
PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2021 08:38 PM IST
- The Railways tightened security and deployed additional forces across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal ahead of the agitation. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) had deployed 20 additional companies, or around 2,000 personnel, across the four states.
Farmers stage 'Rail roko' protests in Aurangabad, Maharashtra against farm laws
PTI | , Aurangabad
PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2021 05:29 PM IST
At least 12 persons were detained that the agitation staged by Lal Bawta Shet Majur Union at Lasur station, around 40 km from Aurangabad, an official said.
'Rail roko agitation passed off without any untoward incident': Indian Railways
Written by Prashasti Singh, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 18, 2021 05:18 PM IST
Rail roko agitation: Ahead of the protest, the Railways deployed t20 additional companies of RPSF troops across the country.
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PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2021 04:57 PM IST
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Photos: Farmers’ “Rail Roko” agitation observed in several parts of the country
PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2021 04:23 PM IST
Farmers block tracks, stop trains: Nationwide 'rail roko' agitation in photos
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 18, 2021 02:12 PM IST
- 'Rail roko' agitation: The police and railway personnel have heightened security on the tracks and stations so as to prevent any untoward event.
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PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2021 02:09 PM IST
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Rail roko: Farmers lay siege to railway tracks in Punjab, trains halted
UPDATED ON FEB 18, 2021 01:36 PM IST
Security has been tightened at railway stations across the country with special focus on Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
Rail roko will be peaceful, will not join politics: Rakesh Tikait
ANI | , Ghaziabad
PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2021 11:59 AM IST
In view of the protest, Railways has deployed 20 additional companies of the Railway Protection Special Force across the country.
Highlights: Will march towards Kolkata, announces BKU's Rakesh Tikait
UPDATED ON FEB 19, 2021 01:21 AM IST
The farm unions have demanded that the government must “immediately” resolve the farmers' issues or they will intensify the agitation and mobilise more farmers for support.
Farmers call for 4-hour nationwide rail roko protest, railways step up security
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar
UPDATED ON FEB 18, 2021 10:42 AM IST
As farmers prep for the blockade, director general, Railway Protection Force, Arun Kumar said, "I appeal to everyone to maintain peace."
All you need to know about farmers' 'Rail Roko' call
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 17, 2021 06:44 PM IST
- The movement is being held all over the country but the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has tightened security in four key states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The RPF has deployed 20 additional companies across these states.
'No decision on train movement in backdrop of Rail Roko': Railways
ANI | , New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 17, 2021 10:57 PM IST
Farmers protesting the Centre’s farm laws have called a four-hour rail blockade across the country from 12 noon to 4pm on Thursday but the agitation has forced the Railways to either cancel or divert trains in Punjab on Wednesday
Rail roko agitation: Freight trains to be hit, passenger train services suspended
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON SEP 24, 2020 01:49 PM IST
The Food Corporation of India is loading over 35 rakes of food grains daily from Punjab, the movement of which is likely to be hit.