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Neeraj Mohan

Neeraj Mohan is a correspondent, covering Karnal, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Panipat and Yamunanagar districts of Haryana.

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Farmers block key highway over MSP for sunflower seeds

Kurukshetra deputy commissioner Shantanu Sharma said that the administration had called farmer leaders for talks, but they were adamant on their demand

Farmers gathered on the road to hold mahapanchyat, in Kurukshetra. (ANI)

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Updated on Jun 13, 2023 12:19 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal/ambala

Mahapanchayat seeks procurement of sunflower seeds on MSP: Farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway at Kurukshetra, traffic diverted

Farmers blocked traffic on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway (National Highway 44) on Monday after holding a mahapanchayat at Pipli grain market in Kurukshetra district to press for minimum support price (MSP) for sunflower seeds.

Farmer leaders, including Rakesh Tikait and Balbir Singh Rajewal, announced from the stage that they will support whatever decision is taken by the local farmers. After repeated meetings with the district administration failed to yield results, farmer leaders gave a call to block the NH 44. Thousands of farmers on their tractor-trailers reached the highway and blocked the traffic movement by parking their vehicles. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 13, 2023 12:10 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal/ambala

Farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway, traffic diverted at Kurukshetra

MSP Dilao, Kisan Bachao Mahapanchayat, called by Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni) faction, was held at Pipli grain market on National Highway-44 and participants gathered on the highway in the afternoon, driving Haryana Police to divert traffic; Kurukshetra DC says efforts on to restore traffic movement

Traffic came to a standstill in Kurukshetra on the arterial Delhi-Chandigarh highway on Monday after protesting farmers descended on NH-44 in support of their demands. The farmers had gathered earlier to hold a mahapanchayat at Pipli grain market over their demand for MSP for sunflower seeds. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 12, 2023 04:58 PM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan

Pipli mahapanchayat to push for guaranteed minimum support price

Farmers from Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi will hold a mahapanchayat in Pipli on Monday to demand guaranteed minimum support price for crops. The protest is being held following a lathicharge on farmers protesting for procurement of sunflower seeds at MSP of ?6,400. Farmer leaders have urged farmers to attend the rally, which is being seen as the last attempt to protect MSP, and police have made elaborate arrangements to maintain law and order.

Farmers leaders hold a meeting in Karnal on Sunday. (HT photo)

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Updated on Jun 11, 2023 11:51 PM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

Not happy with compensation, say Haryana sunflower farmers

Haryana sunflower farmers termed it an attempt to thwart their gathering at the Pipli Mahapanchayat called by various farmer associations on June 12. “This announcement will not have any impact on the farmers as the rally is being organised against the police brutality on farmers,” said 67-year-old Pritam Singh of Mahdodan village.

Sunflower farmers, who are demanding a minimum support price of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6,400 per quintal, are not happy with the compensation announced by Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar. They termed it an attempt to thwart their gathering at the Pipli Mahapanchayat called by various farmer associations on June 12. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 11, 2023 01:33 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Shahbad

Farmers’ demand MSP for sunflower seeds: Shahbad JJP MLA quits as Sugarfed chairman

Deepender Hooda extends support to protesting farmers, says working of every official is being observed closely

Shahbad Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) MLA Ram Karan Kala (HT photo)

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Updated on Jun 09, 2023 12:19 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Shahbad

Haryana: Shahbad JJP MLA quits as Sugarfed chairman to protest farmers’ detention, lathicharge

Haryana farmers demanding procurement of sunflower seeds at the MSP had laid siege to Delhi-Chandigarh highway on Tuesday, forcing police to resort to lathicharge to evict them

Jannayak Janta Party MLA Ram Karan Kala after resigning as the Sugarfed chairman at his office in Shahbad on Thursday. (HT photo)

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Updated on Jun 08, 2023 01:03 PM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan

Agitation over MSP for sunflower seeds: Gurnam Charuni, 8 BKU leaders sent to judicial custody

Farmers in large numbers had laid siege to the highway on Tuesday and blocked vehicular movement, demanding that the government procure sunflower seeds on minimum support price (MSP).

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait addresses a gathering in Shahbad on Wednesday. (HT File)

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Updated on Jun 08, 2023 12:37 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Shahbad (kurukshetra)

Farmers demand release of 9 leaders, protest Haryana cops’ action

The nine arrested farmer leaders were produced before a court, which remanded them to 14-day judicial custody.

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait met protesting farmers, in Shahabad. (HT)

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Updated on Jun 08, 2023 03:59 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Shahbad (kurukshetra)

Protesting farmers block NH-44 in Haryana over sunflower seeds row

The police had to use mild force to remove farmers after repeated requests made to them to remove the blockade failed to yield any result.

Police personnel detain farmers during their protest against the Haryana government’s decision to not buy sunflower seeds on the minimum support price (MSP), in Kurukshetra on Tuesday. (PTI)

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Updated on Jun 07, 2023 04:47 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan

Haryana farmers face water cannons as cops clear blockade on Delhi-Chandigarh highway

Charuni among eight farmer leaders detained during protest over demand of MSP for sunflower seeds; traffic restored after six hours following police action .

Farmers staged a sit-in on Delhi-Chandigarh highway demanding MSP for sunflower seeds. (PTI)

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Updated on Jun 07, 2023 02:39 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Shahabad

Protesting Haryana farmers seeking MSP for sunflower seed threaten to block NH 44

After their first meeting with the Haryana education minister and officials failed to yield any result, farmers had announced that they will continue with their protests

Protesting Haryana farmers seeking MSP for sunflower seed threatened to block NH 44. (HT File)

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Updated on Jun 06, 2023 12:39 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

Haryana CM Khattar seeks support from khaps to resolve wrestlers’ issue

However, Haryana CM Khattar did not specify what kind of role the khap leaders could play as the matter is already under investigation by the Delhi Police and protesting wrestlers were adamant for the arrest of the WFI chief.

A day after a mahapanchayat of khap leaders in Kurukshetra gave the Centre a week’s time for the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has urged khap panchayat leaders to sort out this issue. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 03, 2023 10:33 PM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

Arrest WFI ex-chief or we will march to Delhi: Khap leaders

Representatives of over 170 khaps demanded the arrest of former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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Updated on Jun 03, 2023 12:50 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Shantanu Srivastava

Arrest WFI chief by June 9 or face another stir: Tikait to govt

Khap leaders from Haryana, UP and Delhi have given an ultimatum till June 9 to the government to arrest WFI's chairman Brij Bhusan Saran Singh, failing which they will launch a fresh agitation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. This comes after accusations of sexual harassment by women wrestlers.

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait speaks during a khap panchayat in Kurukshetra on Friday. (ANI)

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Updated on Jun 03, 2023 12:44 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

UPSC Civil Services Exams-2022: Haryana IPS officer’s son bags AIR 8

13 candidates from Haryana, including 7 girls, have made it to the top 100 candidates' list by clearing the UPSC civil services examinations-2022. The toppers come from diverse family backgrounds.

Ninth rank holder Kanika Goyal with her family in Kaithal.

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Updated on May 24, 2023 12:19 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Sunil Rahar, Karnal/rohtak

UPSC CSE results: Haryana shines in UPSC civil services exams 2022

UPSC Civil Services Exams 2022: At least 10 aspirants with links with Haryana -including six girls, have made in the list of top 100.

UPSC CSE results: Kanika Goyal with her father Lakhmi Chand Goyal and Mother Neelam Goyal at Kaithal.(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 23, 2023 08:12 PM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Sunil Rahar

Haryana govt report: Untreated wastewater being pumped into Yamuna, Ghaggar rivers

Water not fit for drinking at six locations in Palwal, five in Ballabgarh, two in Bahadurgarh and one in Nuh district

Untreated effluents from the Dhanaura Escape Canal being discharged into the Yamuna near Nabipur village of Karnal district. (file photo)

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Updated on May 23, 2023 12:34 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

24 thefts in 23 years: How this Gujarat burglar targeted guests at luxury hotels

Almost 23 years after Jayesh Ravji Sejpal of Gujarat committed his first theft at Taj Hotel in Mumbai by stealing the laptop of a guest in 2000, he targeted 23 more guests of reputed hotels in various cities of the country

The accused, Jayesh Ravji Sejpal, in the Karnal police custody. (HT photo)

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Updated on May 20, 2023 11:54 PM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

High-yielding hybrid paddy seed prices soar in Haryana

Even the prices of some high-yielding early maturing hybrid seeds in Haryana have reached above ₹400 to ₹500 per kg and the average price of hybrid seed starts at ₹200 per kg. As per dealers, this year farmers are not showing interest in traditional parmal varieties

As the sowing of paddy nursery officially began in Haryana from May 15, farmers are paying higher prices to buy high-yielding hybrid seeds. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 18, 2023 02:49 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

BSEH Class 12: With 99.4%, Karnal taxi driver’s daughter secures 2nd position

As per her marksheet, by scoring 497 marks out of 500, Jasmeet has scored perfect 100 in three subjects — accounts, business study and computer.

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Updated on May 16, 2023 12:13 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

Haryana tomato growers stare at losses as prices fall below ₹5/kg

Harvesting at its peak in region, farmers say they are unable to bear even harvesting and transportation cost

Growers said with traders not showing interest in buying tomatoes, they were being forced to sell the produce to Delhi, Dehradun, Saharanpur, Chandigarh, Haridwar and other cities of nearby states at their own cost.

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Updated on May 15, 2023 12:29 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

Jan Samwad programmes: CM Khattar strikes a chord with Kurukshetra rural voters

Under the programme, during his three-day stay in the district, the CM attended the events in nine villages

Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar flags off new bus service from Pehowa to Karnal on Wednesday.

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Updated on May 03, 2023 10:53 PM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Kurukshetra

Day 2 of Jan Samvad: Haryana CM Khattar announces relaxation in BPL ration card norms

Haryana CM Khattar made this announcement on the second day of the Jan Samwad programme in Abhimanyupur village of Kurukshetra. He also directed all relevant departments to inform the beneficiaries of this new provision from tomorrow onwards.

In a relief to the below poverty line (BPL) families, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announced that families with annual electricity bills up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12,000 will now be eligible for BPL ration cards and they will start receiving benefits from this month onwards. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on May 02, 2023 11:25 PM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Kurukshetra

At Jan Samvad event, Haryana CM Khattar counters e-tendering criticism

On the first day of Jan Samvad event, Haryana CM Khattar covered Jhansa, Nalvi and Kharindwa villages and interacted with sarpanches from the nearby villages. He also told them about the benefits of the e-tendering system.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar’s three-day Jan Samvad (public interaction) with rural dwellers of Kurukshetra district began on Monday where the CM countered the criticism of e-tendering initiative taken by the government. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 02, 2023 12:29 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Kurukshetra

Govt agencies procure 56.04 lakh MT wheat from Haryana mandis

As per the ground reports from major wheat-producing belts of the northern districts of the state, the harvesting is near completion and the day’s arrival of produce in mandis of Haryana has dropped below one lakh MT

As the wheat harvesting nears end, the overall procurement in Haryana has reached 56.04 lakh metric tonnes (MT) against the target of 75 lakh MT fixed by the Food Corporation of India. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 28, 2023 01:17 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

President Droupadi Murmu bats for more power to women dairy farmers

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday hailed women dairy farmers of the country for their contribution in making the country self-reliant in milk production and stressed on the need to give them more opportunities.

President Droupadi Murmu felicitates degree to the outgoing student at 19th convocation of ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute, in Karnal on Monday. She hailed women dairy farmers for their contribution in making the country self-reliant in milk production. (ANI)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2023 12:15 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

Haryana: Do not support people who are damaging country’s image, says Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has urged the people of Haryana, especially khap leaders, not to support people who are damaging the image of the country and raising questions over democracy.

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at Saint Shiromani Dhanna Bhagat temple, in village Dhanori, Haryana, on Sunday.

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Updated on Apr 23, 2023 10:53 PM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

Haryana set to miss its wheat procurement target this year

As per information, government agencies in Haryana had earlier predicted to procure 85 lakh MT of wheat but later after consultation with states, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) estimated that Haryana’s wheat procurement target for this season is set to be 75 lakh MT.

As per figures, government agencies have so far procured 58.59 lakh MT wheat from 408 mandis and procurement centres of the Haryana till date. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 22, 2023 10:54 PM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

Haryana: Tardy lifting of wheat delays payment to farmers

Total 47.65 lakh MT of wheat has arrived in the mandis, out of which 44.01 lakh MT has been procured while over 20 lakh MT wheat is still lying in the mandis

Millions of tonnes of procured wheat is still lying in the mandis of Haryana due to tardy lifting, which is in turn delaying the disbursement of payments to farmers. (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 21, 2023 01:06 AM IST

ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

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Neeraj Mohan

Neeraj Mohan is a correspondent, covering Karnal, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Panipat and Yamunanagar districts of Haryana.

Kurukshetra deputy commissioner Shantanu Sharma said that the administration had called farmer leaders for talks, but they were adamant on their demand

Farmers blocked traffic on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway (National Highway 44) on Monday after holding a mahapanchayat at Pipli grain market in Kurukshetra district to press for minimum support price (MSP) for sunflower seeds.

Deepender Hooda extends support to protesting farmers, says working of every official is being observed closely

Haryana farmers demanding procurement of sunflower seeds at the MSP had laid siege to Delhi-Chandigarh highway on Tuesday, forcing police to resort to lathicharge to evict them

Farmers in large numbers had laid siege to the highway on Tuesday and blocked vehicular movement, demanding that the government procure sunflower seeds on minimum support price (MSP).

The nine arrested farmer leaders were produced before a court, which remanded them to 14-day judicial custody.

The police had to use mild force to remove farmers after repeated requests made to them to remove the blockade failed to yield any result.

Charuni among eight farmer leaders detained during protest over demand of MSP for sunflower seeds; traffic restored after six hours following police action .

After their first meeting with the Haryana education minister and officials failed to yield any result, farmers had announced that they will continue with their protests

However, Haryana CM Khattar did not specify what kind of role the khap leaders could play as the matter is already under investigation by the Delhi Police and protesting wrestlers were adamant for the arrest of the WFI chief.

Representatives of over 170 khaps demanded the arrest of former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Khap leaders from Haryana, UP and Delhi have given an ultimatum till June 9 to the government to arrest WFI's chairman Brij Bhusan Saran Singh, failing which they will launch a fresh agitation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. This comes after accusations of sexual harassment by women wrestlers.

13 candidates from Haryana, including 7 girls, have made it to the top 100 candidates' list by clearing the UPSC civil services examinations-2022. The toppers come from diverse family backgrounds.

UPSC Civil Services Exams 2022: At least 10 aspirants with links with Haryana -including six girls, have made in the list of top 100.

Water not fit for drinking at six locations in Palwal, five in Ballabgarh, two in Bahadurgarh and one in Nuh district

Almost 23 years after Jayesh Ravji Sejpal of Gujarat committed his first theft at Taj Hotel in Mumbai by stealing the laptop of a guest in 2000, he targeted 23 more guests of reputed hotels in various cities of the country

Even the prices of some high-yielding early maturing hybrid seeds in Haryana have reached above ₹400 to ₹500 per kg and the average price of hybrid seed starts at ₹200 per kg. As per dealers, this year farmers are not showing interest in traditional parmal varieties

As per her marksheet, by scoring 497 marks out of 500, Jasmeet has scored perfect 100 in three subjects — accounts, business study and computer.

Harvesting at its peak in region, farmers say they are unable to bear even harvesting and transportation cost

Under the programme, during his three-day stay in the district, the CM attended the events in nine villages

Haryana CM Khattar made this announcement on the second day of the Jan Samwad programme in Abhimanyupur village of Kurukshetra. He also directed all relevant departments to inform the beneficiaries of this new provision from tomorrow onwards.

On the first day of Jan Samvad event, Haryana CM Khattar covered Jhansa, Nalvi and Kharindwa villages and interacted with sarpanches from the nearby villages. He also told them about the benefits of the e-tendering system.

As per the ground reports from major wheat-producing belts of the northern districts of the state, the harvesting is near completion and the day’s arrival of produce in mandis of Haryana has dropped below one lakh MT

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday hailed women dairy farmers of the country for their contribution in making the country self-reliant in milk production and stressed on the need to give them more opportunities.

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has urged the people of Haryana, especially khap leaders, not to support people who are damaging the image of the country and raising questions over democracy.

As per information, government agencies in Haryana had earlier predicted to procure 85 lakh MT of wheat but later after consultation with states, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) estimated that Haryana’s wheat procurement target for this season is set to be 75 lakh MT.

Total 47.65 lakh MT of wheat has arrived in the mandis, out of which 44.01 lakh MT has been procured while over 20 lakh MT wheat is still lying in the mandis

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