Farmers again put on display their muscle might, remind Govt of unfulfilled promises
Union leaders say protest marks launch of second phase of agitation against Centre for going back on assurances Farmer unions on Saturday announced the launch of the “second leg” of the agitation, which forced the repeal of three agri laws, as the Union government has failed to implement the assurances made last year on demands […]Read More
Traffic slows down to a crawl in Mohali as farmers march towards Punjab Raj Bhawan
Scores of buses and tractors ferrying farmers from across the state reached Mohali, which choked traffic for over three hours, inconveniencing commuters. Major traffic snarls were seen in Mohali after around 20,000 farmers, owing allegiance to 32 unions, marched from Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali towards the Punjab Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh to submit their […]Read More
SKM submits memo to Punjab Governor, seeks legal guarantee for MSP
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha delegation submitted a memorandum to Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit, seeking implementation of various demands, including legally guaranteed MSP. Chandigarh A Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) delegation on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit, seeking implementation of their various demands, including legally guaranteed minimum support price (MSP), withdrawal of the Electricity […]Read More
People suffer, protesting farmers shift stir venue to Kathunangal toll plaza
The farmers blocking the Bhandari Bridge shifted the protest venue to Kathunangal toll plaza late Wednesday night as the protest caused a lot of inconvenience to commuters and resulted in huge resentment among residents. Long traffic jams were witnessed due to the blockade on the bridge till late in the night on Wednesday. Commuters were […]Read More
Farmers unions extend ‘chakka jam’ call indefinitely in Punjab
Late in the night, the protesters at Bhandari bridge in Amritsar lifted the blockade from one side saying they don’t want to harass the devotees visiting the golden temple The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) chakka jam (block traffic) call saw widespread protests across Punjab on Wednesday. In Amritsar, hundreds of farmers associated with Bharatiya Kisan […]Read More
Punjab starts procurement of moong on MSP for first time
As the summer crop is being procured on an MSP of Rs 7,275 per quintal, the farmers will get Rs 36,000 as an additional income for five quintals, the expected yield per acre in between wheat harvest and paddy cultivation. For the first time in the history of Punjab, the government has started the procurement […]Read More
Explained: How government procures wheat
The procurement of wheat in the 2022-23 rabi marketing season is in progress in a number of states. How much does the government procure, why and for whom, at what price, and through what process? The procurement of wheat is underway in several states. The government procures foodgrains — rice, wheat, and coarse grains — […]Read More
High taxes on grain keep pvt players off Punjab
Punjab farmers could lose out on a big opportunity for getting higher than the MSP for this year’s wheat crop if the government does not waive the market development fee (MDF) and rural development fee (RDF) imposed on private traders buying wheat. Information gathered by The Tribune from some of the major mandis in the […]Read More
Farmers at Delhi Borders Begin Packing as SKM Announces Suspension of Yearlong Protests
SKM leaders had demanded a formal communication of the Union government’s intentions on official letterhead, which the government is understood to have now given. One year and 14 days after the protests began, the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella of over 40 farm unions, on Thursday, December 9 formally announced that it will call […]Read More
Farmers End 15-Month Protest, To Vacate Protest Sites At Delhi Border
Farmers Protest: Last week, farmers said Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to them (via a phone call) to discuss outstanding issues. https://www.ndtv.com/video/news/news/farmers-protest-end-farmers-end-15-month-long-protest-to-vacate-delhi-border-on-saturday-612314 Farmers who have been protesting for over 15 months against the (now scrapped) farm laws and other issues including a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) have announced that they will end […]Read More
