Farmers

PM Modi Presented With Jacket Made Using Banana Tree Stem In Chhattisgarh

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 22, 2018

Two little-known self-help groups today presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi a jacket and a shawl made from Banana tree and Lin Seed (locally known Alsi) plant respectively.

"Our Intention Is Clear": PM Modi Targets Congress In Chhattisgarh

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 22, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday targeted the Congress over corruption and for ignoring farmers' interest, as he kicked off BJP's election campaign by asking people to elect a stable government in poll-bound Chhattisgarh.

PM Modi To Launch Several Projects In Odisha, Chhattisgarh Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 22, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha and poll-bound Chhattisgarh today. He will launch several projects in both states, his office has said.

Farmers' Body Writes To Japan Over Bullet Train Project Guidelines

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

Farmers in Gujarat whose lands will be acquired for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train have written to the Japan government, alleging violation of the guidelines of the Japanese agency which is funding the project.

Amit Shah Doubtful If Rahul Gandhi Knows About Rabi And Kharif Crops

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 18, 2018

Taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, BJP chief Amit Shah today said it was doubtful whether the Congress leader knows about Rabi and Kharif crops and alleged the Opposition party cannot protect farmers' interest.

1,000 Farmers Protest Against Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 18, 2018

As many as 1,000 farmers affected by the proposed Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train submitted affidavits in the Gujarat High Court Tuesday, voicing their opposition to the project.

India, US Closing In On Package Deal To Remove Trade Irritants

World News | Reuters | Tuesday September 18, 2018

Indian farmers and US manufacturers of medical devices could be among the main winners in a trade package under negotiation, as Washington and New Delhi look to remove long-standing irritants to ties, sources familiar with the talks said.

Needles Found In Australia Strawberries, Authorities Issue Warnings

World News | Reuters | Monday September 17, 2018

Needles have been found inside strawberries in two more Australian states, police said on Monday, broadening a health scare that has caused supermarkets to recall brands and farmers to dump fruit amid the peak growing season

"Sugarcane Causes Diabetes": Yogi Adityanath's Advice To Troubled Farmers

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Thursday September 13, 2018

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently offered some curious advice to sugarcane farmers in the state who are still awaiting a whopping Rs 10,000 crore in dues: Stop cultivating the crop because it causes diabetes. The suggestion, made at a rally in Baghpat district two days ago, came just over a month before the start of the sugarcan...

Cabinet Approves Rs 15,053 Crore New Crop Procurement Policy For Farmers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 12, 2018

Ahead of the 2019 polls, the government Wednesday announced a Rs 15,053-crore procurement policy allowing states to choose a compensation scheme and rope in private agencies for procurement to ensure a profitable price to farmers.

New Procurement Policy Okayed To Ensure Farmers Get Minimum Support Price

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 12, 2018

The cabinet has approved a new procurement policy under which one scheme will focus on compensating oilseeds farmers if rates fall below the MSP, and another will allow states to rope in private players for procurement, sources said

Hardik Patel Breaks Fast, Says Won't Oblige Enemies By Dying

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday September 12, 2018

Patidar leader Hardik Patel, who was on an indefinite hunger strike demanding reservation for Patidars and loan waiver from farmers, broke his fast after 19 days, saying he would not play into the hands of those who want to kill him.

Hardik Patel Leaves Hospital; On Facebook Live, Warns Hunger Strike Is On

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday September 9, 2018

Hardik Patel, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding reservation for Patidars and loan waiver from farmers, was discharged from a hospital in Ahmedabad today. In a Facebook live message, the Patidar leader told his supporters that he would be continuing his fast from home.

BJP Resolution Thanks PM Modi For Steps To Double Farmers' Income

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 8, 2018

The BJP in its national executive meeting on Saturday, passed a resolution on agriculture, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking various initiatives, including raising minimum support price for crops, to double farmers' income.

"Act Of Dictatorship": Kamal Haasan On "Brother" Yogendra Yadav's Arrest

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 8, 2018

Makkal Neethi Maiam founder-president Kamal Haasan Saturday condemned the detention of Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav near Tiruvannamalai when he was on his way to express solidarity with farmers protesting against the proposed Salem-Chennai Expressway project.