News for 'Kisan Sangharsh Samiti'

Farmers threaten to commit mass suicide in UP

After agitations by farmers of Bhatta Parsaul and Katesar in Uttar Pradesh, farmers of Sathwa, Sarnath and other villages are up in arms, threatening to commit mass suicide if their land is acquired.

Rajasthan: No recognition for NREGA workers' union

When the Majdoor Kisan Sangharsh Samiti -- formed by NREGA workers under the guidance of NAC member Aruna Roy -- approached the registration office, they were told that NREGA workers don't qualify as 'workmen' as defined in the Industrial Disputes Act and the Trade Union Act of 1962, because they are not engaged in a trade or industry.

I was punished for opposing US policy: Natwar

He said the US signed the nuclear agreement with India on July 18, 2005 after which it made certain fundamental changes, which were not in the larger interest of the country.

Beware, empowered citizens bare corruption

'Violence was scripted by the government'

'On January 22, when the last round of talks took place, the farmer leaders were told by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar that the government is also prepared.' 'And they did this.'

Singhu turns into fortress as police seal protest site

The heightened security measures and restrictions have been brought into place after violence on Republic Day that left 394 policemen injured and one protester dead.

Why stubble burning will continue to choke NCR

To prevent rise in air pollution levels, oil marketing companies and thermal power units were planning to procure stubble from farmers to make bioethanol and promote the central government's 'Agricultural Mechanization' for crop residue management. But both have seen minimal success.

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Though there was no clear roadmap, the farmers, belonging to multiple groups, including 30 from Punjab, appeared clear in their resolve, some saying that they would not disperse till the laws were repealed and others that would ensure their voices are heard.

We're here for decisive battle, won't move till demands are met: Farmers

Addressing a press conference at Singhu border, a representative of protesting farmers said that they will continue their agitation until their demands are met.

Farmers say nothing new in govt letter, seek 'concrete solution'

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said that the government, in its letter, mentioned that it wants to hold talks over its earlier proposal of amendments in the new agri laws.