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Final decision on loan waiver by June next year: CM after meeting protesting farmer leaders
October 31, 2025 8:54 am
The Chief Minister maintained that at present it was important to ensure that the money is deposited directly into the back accounts of farmers suffering from the floods for the upcoming Rabi season.
Maharashtra results 2024 (Vidarbha): Despite farm unrest, revived Congress, BJP sweeps over 40 seats
November 24, 2024 9:45 pm
In the 36 seats where the two national parties were in a straight fight, the BJP managed to win 27, despite the region witnessing farmer unrest.
Can FPOs be an answer to farmers' MSP huddle: a Ludhiana unit shows
September 01, 2024 9:09 am
Within one year of its formation, the FPO has become a beacon of hope for local farmers.
Hopeful farmers' issues will be resolved before wheat procurement season: Food secy Sanjeev Chopra
February 23, 2024 7:44 am
Asked about the possible impact of protests on wheat procurement in Punjab during the ensuing Rabi marketing season, Chopra said, “I am hopeful that the issues will be resolved much in advance of the procurement season.”
BJP’s state-wide protest on Dec 11 to highlight farmers’ issues
December 10, 2023 3:43 am
Majumdar said the “inhuman attitude of the state towards the plight of farmers became explicit during a recent road blockade at Goghat in Hooghly district when a policeman misbehaved with the demonstrators and got away with it.”
In Chhattisgarh, Rahul Gandhi promises more sops for farmers
November 06, 2023 1:06 pm
In his public speech in Kabirdham district, Rahul said: “At present you get Rs 2,640 for every quintal of rice.
Borlaug award winner’s fieldwork: How to close the tech gap and help farmers
September 23, 2023 7:02 am
Nayak’s work – as South Asia head for Seed System and Product Management at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) – has been on “technology scaling” or closing the gap between scientific knowledge and its practical application among farmers.
Opposition parties stage boycott over state govt's 'unsatisfactory reply' on farmer issues
March 21, 2023 3:53 am
Maharashtra's Revenue Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil said, “We have asked officials to conduct a survey. We will ensure that the damage assessment reports are finalised and signed by officials.
Farmers on its mind, government gives free power, relief from stray cattle
February 23, 2023 8:11 am
For enhancing farming skills, 1,700 kisan pathshalas will be organised under Million Farmers School programme in state
Farmer unions threaten to hold protests again against PM's Punjab visit
February 13, 2022 10:42 am
The 23 unions that have given the protest call against Modi are the ones that have chosen to stay out from contesting the upcoming polls.
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