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On his birth anniversary, meet Bhagat Singh's uncle Ajit Singh, who started Pagri Sambhal Jatta movement

February 23, 2025 1:11 pm

Who was Bhagat Singh's uncle Ajit Singh, and why is he an important figure for protesting farmers? What was the 'Pagri Sambhal Jatta' movement? We explain.

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Doctors back to work at Khanauri farmer protest site hours after complaining of harassment

January 22, 2025 6:09 pm

Nine doctors alleged harassment and verbal abuse by hunger striker Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whom they are deputed to take care of by the Punjab Government, other farmer leaders and ‘media personnel’.

In a first, an 8-point resolution calls for unity in farmers’ struggle

January 09, 2025 10:38 pm

Common efforts should target the Modi government and save Dallewal instead of competing with each other, SKM leaders say

Dallewal's hunger strike: Capt Amarinder meets Amit Shah a day after mega rally at Khanauri

January 06, 2025 12:19 am

The meeting comes amidst the growing demand for Centre to open a dialogue with Dallewal.

SC-appointed panel to visit Khanauri, meet Dallewal today

January 06, 2025 8:20 am

Monday’s meeting will also come on a day the Supreme Court, which has put the onus of Dallewal’s health on the Punjab government, again hears the matter.

As SC panel on farmers’ issues Rs 2.5 cr bill, Punjab dithers, Haryana agrees

January 05, 2025 5:40 pm

In September last year, the Supreme Court had constituted a committee under former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Nawab Singh to resolve the grievances of farmers.

From Jhurar Khera village of Abohar, a bus started at 6 am as chants of “We support Dallewal” rose through the dense fog. Villagers from Tarai Wala village of Moga were also seen leaving in upbeat spirits.

All roads lead to Khanauri for Kisan Mahapanchayat today as Jagjit Dallewal’s hunger strike enters 40th day

January 04, 2025 11:30 am

Hundreds of buses from districts across Punjab and other states headed to the site of Saturday's Kisan Mahapanchayat on NH-52. Sukhwinder Kaur, general secretary of BKU Krantikari, said the gathering will be on the main road till Khanauri town.

SKM to resume agitation, seek appointments with PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi to submit memorandums

July 11, 2024 8:55 pm

The SKM will also observe August 9 as ‘Corporate Quit India Day’, demanding India’s withdrawal from the World Trade Organization.

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Punjab farmers back on road to Delhi, face teargas drones and barricades

February 14, 2024 12:48 pm

Will not relent... appeal to people to turn up in huge numbers, say farm leaders

MP farmer leader Kaka joins Haryana protesters near Patiala

Madhya Pradesh farmer leader Shiv Kaka joins Haryana protesters near Patiala

February 14, 2024 7:54 am

The Datta Singhwala-Khanauri border of Haryana witnessed clashes between Haryana police and farmers from Punjab, resulting in injuries to nearly 15 farmers and seven policemen.