Farmer Leader Pandian Released on Bail by Madras HC
Tamil Nadu farmer leader P R Pandian released on bail after Madras HC stays his 13-year sentence. He claims his arrest was to aid corporate takeover of Cauvery delta. Read more.
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100+ Farmers' Activists Booked for UP Toll Plaza Protest
Police in Uttar Pradesh book over 100 activists for blocking traffic at a toll plaza in protest against new highway regulations. The incident caused major disruptions on NH-9.
Meerut Farmers' Protest Over Cane Dues Enters 7th Day
BKU-Tikait farmers continue protest in Meerut for 7th day, demanding pending sugarcane dues & action against procurement irregularities. Tikait warns of intensified agitation. #FarmersProtest #UttarPradesh
Ludhiana Sugar Mill Starts Season, Pays Rs 2 Crore to Farmers
Ludhiana's Budhewal Co-operative Sugar Mill launches its 2025-26 crushing season, disbursing Rs 2 crore to farmers. Direct payments and operational efficiency mark a strong start. Read more.
Goa Farmers Protest High Costs, Outdated Subsidy Mechanism
Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability. They demand revised rates, power relief, and restored tribal subsidies. Read their key demands.
Sambalpur Bandh: Farmers' Protest Over Token Problems
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
Maize MSP Fails: Farmers Skip Distant Dharwad Centre
Karnataka's maize MSP scheme falters as farmers refuse to transport crop to distant Dharwad. State govt procures 7 lakh tonnes, but logistics undermine support price. Read the full report.
Farmers Protest Ethanol Plant in Rajasthan Over Pollution Fears
Around 7,000 farmers held a mahapanchayat in Hanumangarh against a proposed ethanol plant, citing groundwater contamination risks. Rakesh Tikait joined the protest as authorities formed an investigation committee.
Fatehabad Farmers Protest, Hold Official Captive Over Land
Farmers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protested a court-ordered land auction, briefly detaining a Naib Tehsildar. The incident highlights rising agrarian tensions over land disputes. Read the full details.
Nationwide Protests Planned Against Electricity Privatisation
Farmers, labourers, and electricity employees announce joint protests against the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and privatisation. A major march to Lucknow and Delhi is planned. Read more.
Haryana Farm Debt Tops Rs 1 Lakh Crore, Exceeds Punjab
Haryana's agricultural credit outstanding surpasses Punjab's, with both states nearing Rs 1 lakh crore each. National data reveals Tamil Nadu leads. Explore the debt crisis and government's stance.
Punjab Farmers Announce DC Protests, Rail Blockade Warning
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to protest at DC offices on Dec 18-19, threatens train blockade from Dec 20 if demands unmet. Leaders accuse AAP govt of supporting Centre's policies.
High Moisture Hits Andhra Paddy, Farmers Face Price Cuts
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Karnataka Raises Maize Procurement Cap to 50 Quintals
Karnataka government increases maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer to ensure better price support. Learn how this move impacts farmers and the state's agricultural policy.
Crop Damage App Fails Tamil Nadu Farmers, Delays Relief
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
Karnataka Increases Maize Procurement Cap to 50 Quintals
Karnataka government raises maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer, offering ₹2,090 per quintal. A major relief for growers facing price volatility. Read details.
West Champaran Farmers Protest for Higher Sugarcane Price
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
Farmers Block Rail Tracks in Punjab, 16 Trains Delayed
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha activists protested the Electricity Bill 2025, blocking railway tracks across 19 Punjab districts. Train movement halted, causing major delays. Read the full story.
Farmers' Protest in Jalandhar Disrupts Train Services
Farmers' protest in Jalandhar halts train services for hours despite heavy police deployment. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Raichur APMC Sees 50,000 Quintals Paddy Daily Influx
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.
Mexican Farmers Block Congress in Water Law Protest
Mexican farmers protest new national water law with tractor blockade of Congress. The law aims to regulate usage but faces backlash over privatization fears. Read the full story.
BJP Farmers' Wing Rallies in Dharwad Against State Govt
BJP Raitha Morcha members staged a protest rally in Dharwad, accusing the state government of denying MSP and halting welfare schemes. Key leaders joined the demonstration.
Karnataka to Procure Maize at MSP for Poultry, Animal Feed
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces MSP procurement of maize for animal feed via KSCMCF. Government to bear all transportation and handling costs, aiding farmers. Details here.
Indore Farmers Boost Pulses & Maize Cultivation
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Farmers use Sunny Leone banners to protect harvest from evil eye
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are using Bollywood actor Sunny Leone's posters to shield their bountiful crops from the 'evil eye'. Discover this unique modern twist on an ancient superstition.
PM Modi Praises Puttur's Gramajanya FPC in Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights Gramajanya Farmers' Producer Company in Puttur during Mann Ki Baat. Director Ramapratheek Kariyal calls it a major boost for farmer activities. Read more.
BJP's Koppal Protest on Dec 1 Against Farm Policies
BJP announces massive protest in Koppal on December 1 against state government's failure to provide MSP for maize, paddy and Tungabhadra dam water. Join the farmers' movement!
Karnataka Govt Secures MSP Deal for Maize Farmers
Karnataka government brokers deal for companies to buy maize at MSP, offering relief to farmers. Key ministers ensured immediate procurement. #KarnatakaNews #Farmers
Karnataka Seeks PM Modi Help in Crop Price Crisis
Karnataka government urges PM Modi's intervention as maize and green gram prices plummet. State faces agricultural emergency with 32 lakh MT maize surplus. Immediate action demanded.
Punjab Farmers Stage Major Protest in Chandigarh
Thousands of Punjab farmers gathered at Chandigarh's Sector 43 ground demanding MSP law, loan waivers. Traffic disrupted but managed via diversions. SKM announces major movement planned for November 28.
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