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Govt has made robust arrangements for wheat procurement: CM
Interacting with the media persons in Panchkula, chief minister said that all necessary preparations have been completed in the mandis to ensure farmers do not face any difficulties.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
111 farmers to begin fast-unto-death from today
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-unto-death reached the 50th day on Tuesday with farmer leaders saying he was having difficulty in drinking water
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 05:06 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Chandigarh
Depends on Centre how long our dharna will continue: Farmer leader
Depends on Centre how long our dharna will continue: Farmer leader
Published on Jan 02, 2025 05:11 PM IST
PTI |
Protesting farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, two key farmers outfit, had earlier given a call for a Punjab bandh on December 30.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 10:30 PM IST
'Somebody's life at stake': SC raps Punjab govt over Dallewal's health
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Punjab government to ensure that Dallewal receives the necessary medical assistance.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 10:24 PM IST
National policy draft on agri marketing: Punjab minister Gurmeet Khudian to meet farmers this week
Punjab agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, along with additional chief secretary, agriculture and farmers welfare, Anurag Verma, Punjab state farmers’ chairman Sukhpal Singh, Punjab mandi board secretary Ramvir, asked the department officials to call a meeting with representatives of farmers, agriculture experts and other stakeholders immediately to analyse the draft policy shared by the GoI.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 07:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Group of 101 farmers to resume march to Delhi from Shambhu border on Dec 14
Farmers will observe "Prarthna Diwas Ardas Dihada" at the Shambhu Border on Wednesday and a group of 101 farmers will march towards Delhi on December 14.
Published on Dec 10, 2024 10:34 PM IST
Farmers protest: Police's tear gas, pepper spray vs protesters' wet jute bag
The Haryana police have been firing tear gas shells at regular intervals to disperse farmers.
Published on Dec 08, 2024 02:59 PM IST
Farmers to resume march to Delhi tomorrow, security beefed up at Shambhu border
On Friday, farmers halted their march towards Delhi after they were met with tear gas and resistance from security forces
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 09:42 PM IST
Will buy farm produce at MSP, says agri minister amid farmers’ protest
The Narendra Modi government has fixed minimum support prices (MSPs) of crops to give at least 50% returns and will purchase all farm produce at these rates, Chouhan said
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Zia Haq, New Delhi
Modi govt will buy all farm produce at MSP, says Shivraj Chouhan in Rajya Sabha
The farmers are demanding a law that guarantees minimum crop prices, renewing a movement in 2021 that saw the govt withdraw three contentious farm laws
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 05:59 PM IST
Farmers' ‘Delhi Chalo’ march suspended for the day after tear gas injuries
Farmers under the banners of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha were marching to demand a legal guarantee from the Centre for MSP
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:47 PM IST
Shivraj Chouhan assures MSP for all farm produce amid farmers' Delhi march
Shivraj Singh Chouhan slammed the Opposition, saying when they were in power, they rejected the MS Swaminathan Commission's recommendation.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:47 PM IST
‘Dilli humse dur…’: Protesting farmers give Centre week's time to accept demands
Earlier in the day, the protesting farmers broke police barriers near the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida and began moving towards Delhi.
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 01:05 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Soy and cotton farmers poised to sway numbers
Farmers in Maharashtra express dissatisfaction over low soybean prices despite a government MSP increase, impacting their voting intentions
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Punjab: 12 farm unions hold meeting with top court-formed panel
The move comes days after the farm unions decided not to hold talks with the committee questioning the effectiveness and intent of the panel
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 05:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Centre punishing Punjab, Haryana farmers for opposing farm laws, says Surjewala
Haryana government accuses Surjewala of misleading and deceiving the people. A total of 4,84,927 farmers were registered on the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ portal for the kharif season and 2,35,205 (till October 28) have benefited from paddy procurement. A total of 44.58 lakh metric tonne paddy has been procured and ₹8,545 crore paid to farmers, a spokesperson says.
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Centre hikes wheat MSP by ₹150 to ₹2,425/quintal
MSPs are federally fixed floor rates at which the government buys farm produce to help avoid distress sales. They are hiked twice a year, for summer and winter crops.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 05:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Shah vows to hike benefits of Ayushman Bharat, farmer schemes after poll win
Questions Rahul’s knowledge of MSP, terms Congress liar, claims Haryana government offering MSP on 24 crops
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Sunil Rahar/Bhavey Nagpal, Rohtak/karnal
Amit Shah's ‘Dealers, Dalaal, Damaad’ attack on Congress at Haryana poll rally
Home Minister Amit Shah said that “dealers, dalals and damaad” used to rule Haryana during the previous Congress government.
Published on Sep 27, 2024 04:19 PM IST
‘We will work it out’: Chouhan holds talks with farmers on MSP
Farmers highlighted a range of issues, from appropriate prices for farm produce and raising benefits under PM-Kisan, to stray animals problems, Chouhan said.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 01:39 AM IST
Shambhu stir: SC-formed panel invites farmers for talks, unions yet to take a call
The farm unions have said a meeting would be held to decide on their response to the committee’s invitation. This decision is expected in a day or two.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 10:58 PM IST
Hooda: State govt making ‘baseless’ announcements which cannot be implemented
Hooda on Tuesday slammed the BJP government in the state for making baseless announcements which cannot be implemented on the ground. Hooda said the announcement of giving minimum support price (MSP) on all crops is one such announcement
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 07:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Hooda slams Haryana govt over 'buying all crops at MSP' announcement
Hooda slams Haryana govt over 'buying all crops at MSP' announcement
Published on Aug 06, 2024 10:36 PM IST
PTI |
UPA rejected Swaminathan suggestion on MSP, says Shivraj Chouhan, triggers row
The previous Modi-led government had set up the MSP committee following a year-long agitation by farmers in 2020-21, demanding a law to make MSPs binding
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 08:05 PM IST
Dialogue with proposed panel a futile exercise: Farm leaders
A day after the Supreme Court underscored “deep trust deficit” between the central government, states and farmers, and proposed the establishment of an independent committee to address farmers’ demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops, the protesting farmers termed it a futile exercise
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 07:50 AM IST
SC highlights trust deficit in farmers’ protests, proposes independent committee
The SC bench directed the Centre, and Haryana and Punjab, to suggest names for the committee and ordered status quo for a week on Shambhu border near Ambala, where farmers have been camping since February 13.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 02:45 PM IST
India's farmers have received 'raw deal' in Union Budget: Cong
India's farmers have received 'raw deal' in Union Budget: Cong
Published on Jul 23, 2024 05:12 PM IST
PTI |
CM went back on promise to procure maize at MSP, should resign: Badal
“All farmers who have sold their maize, moong and sunflower crops at rates less than the stated MSP should be compensated,” Sukhbir Singh Badal said.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
How long will farmers’ blockade continue: HC to Punjab, Haryana
Demanding a law on the minimum support price for all crops and implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s formula, hundreds of farmers are camping at Shambhu barrier near Ambala and Khanauri barrier in Jind in response to the Delhi Chalo agitation of farmers’ unions.
Updated on May 30, 2024 05:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh