Borewell operators in Tamil Nadu continue an indefinite strike as drill bit prices soar from Rs 25,000 to Rs 55,000. Over 2,000 vehicles are idle. Read on to understand the crisis and its impact.
A 20-year-old pharmacy student in Namakkal died after jumping from his college building following a hostel inspection where drugs were found. Police have registered a case. Read the full report.
French farmers' nationwide protests turn violent outside ANSES HQ. They oppose strict EU regulations & the Mercosur trade deal, fearing for their survival. Riot police use tear gas.
Congress and Kongu organisations in Namakkal demanded renaming Salem Railway Junction or Salem airport after T M Kaliyannan on his 105th birth anniversary. Read about the political legacy and the call for clean politics.
Borewell truck owners in four Tamil Nadu districts are on strike, demanding a sharp increase in drilling charges due to rising diesel and spare parts costs. Read about their demands and the impact.
Namakkal police arrested a four-member gang for stealing copper wires from private companies. They seized a goods auto with 200kg of wires, a jeep, and five bikes. Read the full story.
Angry Bihar farmers burnt the sugar cane minister's effigy in West Champaran, demanding a minimum price of Rs 400 per quintal. They warn of a large-scale agitation if demands are not met.
French farmers protest in Paris against EU-Mercosur trade pact, fearing unfair competition. Tensions rise as demonstrations reach parliament. Read the full story.
Crucial talks between protesting farmers and a high-powered committee are set to resume after a year-long break. Get the latest updates on demands and potential outcomes.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces statewide protests against Electricity & Seed Bills. Plans include burning copies, removing smart meters, and sit-ins at ministers' homes. Key demands for compensation and jobs highlighted.
A 36-year-old farmer and cattle trader, Suresh, died after his pickup truck overturned on Thokkavadi new ring road in Namakkal. The accident occurred while he was transporting a cow. Read the full details.
Karnataka government presses the Centre to disburse pending PM-KISAN financial assistance for 31,340 eligible small and marginal farmers. Read the full story.
A tragic accident in Namakkal's Periyasoorampalayam claims a labourer's life after a truck loaded with quarry dust fell into a 400-foot-deep pit. Driver seriously injured. Police investigation ongoing.
A school van carrying 30 overturned in Tiruchengode after its fan belt snapped. Six were injured, including five students. All victims received treatment. Read for details.
Sugarcane farmers in Dharmapuri district face massive losses as a delayed crushing season causes over 1,800 acres of crop to bloom, reducing juice content. Read the full report on the agricultural crisis.
FCV tobacco farmers from Andhra Pradesh urge PM Modi & CM Naidu to review a steep excise hike, fearing a severe livelihood crisis and price crash. Read their urgent appeal.
A VAO, village assistant & her husband arrested in Namakkal for demanding Rs 40,000 bribe from a farmer. DVAC used chemical notes in the trap. Read the full details.
Farmers in Namakkal blocked a truck, alleging cooperative officials demanded bribes for procuring sugarcane under the state's Pongal gift scheme. Read the full report on the protest and irregularities.
Hundreds of potato farmers in Assam's Sadiya staged a dramatic protest by dumping tonnes of produce on NH-37, demanding fair prices and market infrastructure. Read their demands.
In drought-hit Beed, the Krishikul initiative shifted farmers to fruits, raising per-acre income from Rs 38,700 to Rs 3.93 lakh. Experts urge govt to replicate this success nationally to truly augment farmers' incomes. Read more.
Police in Namakkal arrested Saran, a 29-year-old with over 30 theft cases, for stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 8 lakh from a locked house. The stolen gold was gifted to his estranged wife. Read the full story.
Namakkal district administration and Animal Husbandry Department conduct surprise inspections at poultry farms to prevent bird flu spread from Kerala. Collector Durga Murthy leads the drive.
KPCC spokesperson Lakshmana met Mysuru DC, urging timely compensation for farmers facing crop loss from elephants & wildlife. Read the full story on the critical issue.
A four-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered drainage pit in Namakkal on New Year's evening. The corporation has issued a notice to the contractor, and the family has been granted compensation.
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
S Prakash climbed 1300 steps of Tiruchengode temple, doing a push-up on each, to motivate youth towards sports. A unique fitness inspiration story from Namakkal.
Farmers in Ludhiana, Punjab, are gearing up for a complete district-level strike on January 16 to protest unmet demands. Read about their plans and the expected impact.
Hundreds protest in Belagavi against the VB-G-Ram-G Bill, calling it anti-farmer and anti-labour. They demand withdrawal, citing threats to MGNREGA and job security. Read more.
Stakeholders meeting in Thanjavur addresses samba paddy procurement. Farmers seek solutions for staff, machines, and bags. Over 4.7k centres to open for the season.
Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.