Category: Haryana
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Political Turmoil in Haryana Leads to New Chief Minister
Amidst political shifts within Haryana’s ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Chief Minister, succeeding Manohar Lal Khattar. The change in leadership occurred just before the Lok Sabha elections, with Khattar’s second term scheduled to end at the assembly polls in October. The oath-taking ceremony notably excluded senior…
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Potential Split in Haryana Alliance as BJP and JJP Clash Over Lok Sabha Seat-Sharing
The alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) in Haryana is on the brink of collapsing over disagreements in seat-sharing discussions for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar of the BJP is set to meet with Governor Bandaru Dattatreya to tender his resignation. Following the…
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Arrests Made in INLD Chief Nafe Singh Rathee’s Murder Case: Investigation Continues
Two individuals were apprehended in Goa for their involvement in the fatal attack on the chief of Indian National Lok Dal’s (INLD) Haryana unit, Nafe Singh Rathee. The operation, which resulted in the capture of Saurabh and Ashish, saw the coordination between the Haryana Police’s Special Task Force and the Special Cell of the Delhi…
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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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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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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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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…