Tag: protest
'Rail Roko' Protests Hit Train Operations In Bihar
In support of Rail Roko call given by farmer leaders, opposition parties in Bihar organised massive protests at several places in the state on Thursday to disrupt train services. ....
Patole Row: Congress Says It Won't Stop Shooting Or Release Of Films
A day after Maharashtra state President Nana Patole said that Congress workers will not allow shooting and release of films by Amitabh Bachhan and Akshay Kumar, Congress Chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the party respects freedom of speech but raised questions about the two actors. ....
Foodgrain Production Rose Over 18% In Past 5 Years
Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday said that the production of foodgrains in the country surged over 18 per cent in the past five years with a rise in productivity by 15 per cent. ....
Doing Everything To Double Farmers' Income: PM Modi
On completion of two years of NDA government's flagship programme PM-Kisan Scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the government is doing everything possible to double farmers' income, and many initiatives have been taken so far for transforming agriculture. ....
Farmers Angry Over Govt Notices, Closure Of Roads
The anger of the protesting farmers has started to boil over after three months of the agitation as they are upset with the government and the police over closure of the main roads at Ghazipur border and notices sent to several protesters. ....
Woman Loses Cool With Farmers At Dasna Toll Plaza
A woman who was going to a visit her relatives following a death in the family blasted protesting farmers when she was unable to cross the Dasna toll plaza on Saturday.....
Drunk Men Fire Shots Near Singhu Border
Some drunk men fired shots in the air from inside a car near the farmers' protest site at the Singhu border, police said, adding that the vehicle has been identified a search was underway to nab the perpetrators. ....
Farmers To Celebrate Holi At Delhi Borders
With more than 110 days having passed since the farmers began protesting against the Union farm laws at the borders of the national capital, the farmers have decided to celebrate the festival of Holi in Delhi and are adamant not to return to their native villages. ....
No Impact Of Bharat Bandh In Delhi
There was no impact of the Bharat Bandh as early office goers were on their routine at the metro stations and bus stands, traffic was also smooth at the Delhi–Noida Direct Flyway (DND) in the early hours of Friday in the national capital. ....
Myanmar Violence Outrageous, US Working On Sanctions: US President Biden
US President Joe Biden on Sunday called the military violence in Myanmar "absolutely outrageous" and said Washington was working on reacting with sanctions. ....
