Category: Punjab
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Renewed Farmer Protests Ignite Following Young Farmer’s Death at Punjab-Haryana Border
The untimely demise of a young farmer, who lost his life in clashes with security forces at the interstate border between Punjab and Haryana, has sparked yet another wave of protests among the agricultural community. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a collective of over forty farmers’ unions, has thrown its full support behind the growing…
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Escalation and Solidarity: Farmers’ Protests Intensify Amidst Clashes and Calls for Action
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a key group in the ongoing farmers’ protests, has scheduled a crucial meeting to plot further actions. Tensions rose after clashes at the Punjab-Haryana border. A march titled ‘Dilli Chalo’ was halted temporarily when a 21-year-old protester named Subhkaran Singh allegedly died, and injuries were reported among 12 police officers.…
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Farmers Resume ‘Delhi Chalo’ March Amidst Security Clampdown
Farmers steadfast in their quest for guaranteed crop prices and other demands, prepare to recommence their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march towards the national capital today. Prevailing discussions with the government have not borne fruit, compelling the farmers to take up their cause once more. Equipped with gas masks and reinforced gear, participants are resolved to cross…
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Farmers Reboot ‘Delhi Chalo’ March Amid Failed Negotiations with Government
In the wake of unsuccessful negotiations, farmers from Punjab, under various unions including the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), have decisively rejected the Centre’s proposal concerning the procurement of pulses, maize, and cotton at minimum support prices (MSP) for a duration of five years under a contract system. Despite the goverment’s efforts…
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Rain Showers Grace National Capital and Northern Regions of India
Late Tuesday night, the national capital was greeted with light rainfall in various areas including Mandi House, RK Puram, and along the Indraprastha Road near Nizamuddin flyover towards Bhairon Marg, as well as on Kartavya Path. Visuals were captured of rain lashing parts of the city during these unseasonal showers. The weather event was driven…
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Supreme Court to Decide on Chandigarh Mayoral Election Amid Alleged Vote Tampering
Amid concerns of horse trading and allegations of vote tampering, the Supreme Court is set to examine the ballot papers and video evidence from the disputed Chandigarh mayoral election in which BJP candidate Manoj Sonkar emerged victorious. Opposition arose when returning officer Anil Masih disqualified eight votes from the AAP-Congress alliance, which drew attention to…
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Negotiations Between Farmers and Government Continue Amid Protests for Fair Pricing
Negotiations between protesting farmers and a government delegation have seen some progress after a fourth meeting concluded late last night. The deadlock had escalated into a significant faceoff at the Punjab-Haryana border last week. Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced post-meeting in Chandigarh that the government proposes to buy pulses, maize, and cotton from Punjab farmers…
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Political Maneuverings Overwhelm Chandigarh Mayoral Elections
In the latest development of the political saga surrounding the Chandigarh mayoral elections, BJP leader Manoj Sonkar stepped down from his position the night before the Supreme Court was set to deliberate on the alleged vote tampering incident. The former mayor’s resignation marks yet another turning point after the contentious January election that originally favored…
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Chaos at Farmers’ Protest: Clash with Police and Traffic Disruptions as ‘Delhi Chalo’ March Continues
The ‘Chalo Delhi’ farmer protest that commenced on Tuesday has led to intense confrontations at the Punjab-Haryana border, with protesters facing severe police resistance including tear gas, water cannons, and baton charges. Efforts by farmers to push through police barricades towards the national capital resulted in clashes and significant disruptions. In response, the Delhi Police…
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Anticipated Farmer Protests in Delhi: Security Intensified with ‘Delhi Chalo’ March
In anticipation of farmer protests, heavy police fortifications have been set up at Delhi’s borders, especially Ghazipur, with enhanced strategies in place to prevent any unlawful assembly between February 13 and February 15. Intelligence reports have raised concerns about potential protest actions by farmer groups who previously demonstrated in 2021. Officers have been advised to…
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Supreme Court’s Ire over Chandigarh Mayoral Election Controversy
In the wake of the Supreme Court labeling the invalidation of ballots during the Chandigarh mayoral elections as a travesty of democracy, the Aam Aadmi Party circulated a video allegedly showing the vote tampering by the presiding officer, indicated as evidence of the BJP’s authoritarian acts. The AAP accused the BJP’s candidate of winning the…
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Light Showers and Snowfall Forecasted by IMD for North India in Early February
Residents of the national capital awoke to light precipitation on Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting a continuation of generally cloudy skies featuring sporadic light rain and gusty winds. This was no surprise as the IMD, in a prior announcement, cautioned of a wet spell forecasted from February 3 through February 5, peaking…