
February 22, 2021 04:21 IST
The BJP attempt to retain its Jat base comes ahead of the zila panchayat elections. “BJP-backed candidates had won 25 of the 26 zila panchayats in west UP last time and the Jat community has a sizeable presence in at least 18,” pointed out a senior BJP functionary.
Mon, Feb 22, 2021
February 20, 2021 04:16 IST
At present, police are investigating FIRs and counter-FIRs, naming the family members and associates of both deceased. They, however, maintain that action will be taken only on the basis of facts and not by pressure by two opposing sides.
Sat, Feb 20, 2021
February 17, 2021 00:51 IST
"There is a narrative that the protest is going dull and that the sites are being cleared. We would like to clarify that meetings are being held in dozens of villages across Punjab and Haryana... There is an entire wave and it will not die down," said Major Singh Punewal from Kul Hind Kisan Sabha.
Wed, Feb 17, 2021
February 13, 2021 10:09 IST
In a protest that began largely with a push by farmers from Punjab, many acknowledge that Tikait has helped mobilise support from Western Uttar Pradesh, which proved crucial in ensuring the stir did not die down after the violence on Republic Day.
Sat, Feb 13, 2021
February 11, 2021 02:31 IST
Addressing a farmers' rally, she attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "andolanjeevi" remark in Parliament, saying it was targeted at farmers.
Thu, Feb 11, 2021
February 09, 2021 01:03 IST
"This is a very important movement and we all need to be together. What is happening here is god’s work and we will do everything in our capacity to take it further,” said Acharya Pramod Krishnam of Sambhal’s Kalki Foundation and Peethadhishwar of Kalki Dham.
Tue, Feb 09, 2021
February 06, 2021 04:11 IST
A theme common to both mahapanchayats in Muzaffarnagar and Shamli, which saw communal violence in 2013, was an appeal to keep religious identities aside and come together as farmers.
Sat, Feb 06, 2021
February 02, 2021 02:00 IST
Since the beginning of the farmers’ agitation at Tikri, protesters have been on the Haryana side of the border, separated from Delhi by several layers of metal barricades.
Tue, Feb 02, 2021
February 01, 2021 04:05 IST
On Sunday, the main stage at the protest site was packed with hundreds of people listening to the day’s speeches. Some were even seen standing on the dividers due to lack of space.
Mon, Feb 01, 2021
February 01, 2021 01:42 IST
Farmers have also beefed up security following the violence at Singhu to ensure “anti-social elements” do not enter the protest.
Mon, Feb 01, 2021
January 31, 2021 04:14 IST
A group of 200 men had got past three layers of security barricades on Friday, claimed that the farmers’ agitation had affected their livelihood, and damaged tents and shelters while clashing with farm protesters.
Sun, Jan 31, 2021
January 30, 2021 04:20 IST
Under the shadow of heavy police deployment, the Ghazipur protest site grew overnight — hours after the Uttar Pradesh administration issued an official order to vacate the protest site, deploying more than a thousand policemen nearby.
Sat, Jan 30, 2021
January 29, 2021 04:30 IST
By evening, as police in anti-riot gear started spreading out at the site, the protesters camped there and their leaders, including BKU's Rakesh Tikait, said they would not leave.
Fri, Jan 29, 2021
January 27, 2021 04:35 IST
In a statement issued late Tuesday evening, Joginder Singh Ugrahan, president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU, Ugrahan faction), said the message of today's march "would have been stronger if it had been kept free of communal issues".
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
January 21, 2021 04:16 IST
Kulwant Singh Sandhu, general secretary of Jamhoori Kisan Sabha who participated in the talks Wednesday, said: “For a change, today's meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere... we hardly had a confrontation with the Union Ministers".
Thu, Jan 21, 2021
January 20, 2021 02:16 IST
As part of their protest, on January 26, thousands of farmers from Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders are set to take out a tractor march on Delhi’s Outer Ring Road.
Wed, Jan 20, 2021
January 19, 2021 00:56 IST
From manning the stage, guarding the entry with sticks to coordinating the day's events, women took the lead at the Singhu border protest on Monday to mark Women Farmers’ Day.
Tue, Jan 19, 2021
January 18, 2021 02:12 IST
Farmers further said protesters will not carry weapons or indulge in inflammatory speeches or violence.
Mon, Jan 18, 2021
January 17, 2021 10:55 IST
More than 20,000 doctors and healthcare workers reportedly received the first dose of vaccine on Saturday. The Sunday Express spoke to some of them. They shared stories of their battle against Covid-19 in the last 11 months.
Sun, Jan 17, 2021
January 17, 2021 10:38 IST
The state health department vaccinated 21,291 health workers at 317 centres. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited different hospitals here to inspect the process.
Sun, Jan 17, 2021
January 12, 2021 04:28 IST
On Monday, the Supreme Court indicated that it could stay the implementation of the new farm laws and proposed the setting up of a committee.
Tue, Jan 12, 2021
January 12, 2021 02:31 IST
On Monday morning, several protesters, including children, gathered around for a glimpse of the new attraction. Each truck has 10 figures, depicting a particular scene. A small board is attached to the side of the vehicle explaining each.
Tue, Jan 12, 2021
January 11, 2021 03:12 IST
Farmer unions had earlier announced they would march to the capital on January 26 if their demands to repeal the farm laws are not met.
Mon, Jan 11, 2021
January 10, 2021 03:00 IST
The man, Amrinder Singh, allegedly consumed poison at the protest and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died during treatment.
Sun, Jan 10, 2021
January 08, 2021 01:49 IST
The priest, identified as Satyanand, was hiding in the house of one of his followers in a village from where he was picked up and arrested.
Fri, Jan 08, 2021




