'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.' IMAGE:......

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

Farmer leaders on Monday said they are always ready for dialogue as long as the government is offering a 'concrete solution', but claimed that there is nothing new in the Centre's latest letter to......

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

Farmers protesting against the Centre's new agri laws at Delhi border points on Monday said they have come to the national capital for a 'decisive battle' and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to......

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Thousands of farmers dug in their heels at Delhi's border points, their numbers swelling through the day as many more joined them, and hundreds gathered at New Delhi's Burari grounds on Saturday,......

Noida settlement brings in cheer for home buyers

Sunday's settlement with farmers in Noida by the Noida Authority should help revive consumer confidence and sales of homes that had taken a knock after the protests in Greater Noida spilled over......

NREGS cost rises steeply

The government's bill for funding the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) has risen steeply, due to its decision to revise wage rates under these projects and to link these to the......

Rajasthan: No recognition for NREGA workers' union

The registrar of trade unions in Rajasthan has refused permission to National Employment Guarantee Schemeworkers to form a union, on the grounds that they do not qualify as workmen. When the......

How a social audit makes people accountable

Social audit of rural jobs scheme promises to empower people with information about how they are being denied the benefits of the schemes meant for them. Something comes between entitlements and......