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16 Aug

Khanauri to Delhi March Begins: 55 Farmers to Carry Soil in Protest Against US Trade Deal

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingFarmers

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): A 55-member group of farmers affiliated with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) is preparing to begin a foot march from the Khanauri border towards Delhi, with soil from the protest site being carried as a symbol of remembrance and resistance. The march is scheduled to start from Gurudwara Datawala on Sunday. Farmers have said they intend to keep the programme peaceful while using the journey to highlight pending agricultural demands and oppose the recently signed trade agreement with the United States. March to reach Delhi by August 29 The farmers are planning to cover the route in…

21 Jul

Heavy Security, Detentions Mark Farmers’ Attempt to Reach Delhi for Protest Against India–US Trade Pact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingFarmers

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh round of protests by farmer organisations witnessed heightened security and police action on Tuesday as authorities blocked key routes leading to Delhi. The Shambhu border, connecting Punjab and Haryana, remained heavily barricaded while several farmers travelling from different parts of Haryana were taken into preventive custody before they could join the planned gathering in the national capital. The protesters had announced a march to Delhi to participate in a 'Mahapanchayat' at Kisan Ghat, where they intended to voice their opposition to the proposed India–US trade agreement. Anticipating large gatherings, the Haryana administration strengthened security at…

22 Sep

China virus infestation worsens Punjab farmers crisis after devastating floods, Patiala farmers share their plight

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCrops, Farmers, Haldi Rog, Punjab News, Virus

National Times Bureau :- Punjab’s farmers are facing a double crisis. First, devastating floods destroyed fields, and now a crop disease locally called the “China virus” has spread across several districts. The outbreak has stunted growth and wiped out large portions of standing crops. In Patiala district’s Hardaspur village, farmers said they feel completely abandoned. One farmer shared that his entire crop on 10 acres of leased land has been lost to the disease. “There is no sign of officials or relief teams. We have been left on our own,” he said. Villagers added that hundreds of acres across Punjab…

08 Sep

Bhagwant Mann Leads Cabinet Meeting from Hospital, Reviews Punjab Flood Relief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Cabinet Meeting, Farmers, flood relief, Punjab floods, rehabilitation

Chandigarh, September 7, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, though admitted in hospital, chaired a virtual cabinet meeting on Sunday to assess the ongoing flood crisis in the state.Mann took a detailed review of rescue and relief operations across flood-hit regions. He instructed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply of food, medicines, and other essential items to families staying in relief camps. He also pressed district administrations to remain fully prepared for emergencies and maintain coordination with disaster response teams.The Chief Minister directed authorities to prioritize the restoration of damaged roads, electricity lines, and drinking water systems. He assured that…

15 Aug

PM Modi Stands Firm Against US Tariffs, Vows to Defend Farmers and Fishermen

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingFarmers, India, Narendra Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged unwavering support for India’s farmers, livestock rearers, and fishermen, declaring he will “stand like a wall” against any policy threatening their livelihoods. His remarks, delivered during the 79th Independence Day address, came in response to steep tariffs recently announced by US President Donald Trump. “India’s farmers, livestock keepers, and fishermen are our pride and priority. No external pressure will ever force us to compromise on their interests,” PM Modi said from the Red Fort, underscoring that protecting rural communities remains central to his government’s policy. Tariff Tensions EscalateWashington’s decision to impose a…

20 Mar

Haryana Government to Provide Power Connections to Farmers Who Paid Security by July 2023

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFarmers, Haryana, Housing Scheme, Panchayat Land, Power Connections

Chandigarh, March 20 – Haryana's Minister for Development and Panchayats, Krishna Lal Panwar, announced that the state government will soon provide power connections of 10 kW (BHP) to 12.5 kW (BHP) to farmers who deposited security for electric tube wells by July 31, 2023.The minister made this statement while responding to questions from legislators during the Haryana Assembly's budget session. He emphasized that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is working to provide 100-yard plots to the poor to ensure housing for everyone in need. The government is not only granting ownership rights over…

19 Mar

Jagjit Singh Dallewal Reaches Chandigarh Ahead of Farmers Another Round of Talks with Central Delegation

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Chandigarh (National Times): Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been staging hunger strike for over months, reached Chandigarh ahead of protesting farmers' meeting with a central government delegation today for another round of negotiations to address their demands, including securing a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of crops. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher revealed that the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, leading the farmers' movement, will send a 28-member delegation to participate in the talks. Pandher expressed the farmers' hope that the government will address and resolve their ongoing issues. The last round…

28 Feb

Blaming Punjab Farmers for Delhi Pollution is ‘Ridiculous’: Piyush Goyal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabFarmers, Piyush Goyal, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): Union Minister Piyush Goyal has dismissed claims that Punjab farmers are responsible for Delhi’s air pollution, calling the argument "ridiculous." He urged people to use logic before making such accusations. Speaking at an event hosted by the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Goyal, who holds the Commerce and Industry portfolio, said, “Don’t believe anyone who says Punjab farmers are the reason behind Delhi’s pollution. Just apply your mind… How does pollution travel 500 km, pass through the high rises of Gurugram, and directly reach my home in New Delhi?” Construction & Vehicular Emissions Main Pollutants…