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Farmers during their protest march against the central governments three farm reform laws, in Karnal, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. (PTI)

Farmers stay put outside Karnal secretariat, refuse to budge until...

A number of farmers along with many leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha spent the night outside the main entrance of the...

8 Sept 2021 1:26 PM IST

Farmers during their Kisan Mahapanchayat against the central governments three farm reform laws, in Karnal, Sept. 7, 2021. (PTI Photo)

Karnal siege as talks fail, farmers dig in

The police also used water cannons to stop the farmers from marching towards the district's mini-secretariat

8 Sept 2021 7:09 AM IST

Haryana BKU chief Gurnam Singh Chaduni said that they had given a deadline of September 6 to the administration to meet their demands. (Twitter)

Mobile internet suspended, section 144 imposed in Karnal ahead of...

The Haryana government ordered suspension of mobile Internet services from 12:30 pm on Monday to Tuesday midnight

7 Sept 2021 1:54 AM IST

: Farmers stage a demonstration to block Prime Minister Narendra Modis cavalcade, in Ferozepur, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. (PTI Photo)

BJP blames Congress for PM's security lapse in Punjab

The BJP questioned why the security details on the PM's movement, including the route of his cavalcade, had been leaked

6 Jan 2022 8:32 AM IST

The farmers are hard-nosed realists and they are not sentimental romantic fools like their urban supporters and urban opponents. Representational Image. (PTI)

AA Edit | Govt must talk to farmers, try to avert fresh agitation

The other demands the farmers have now raised include a total waiver of agriculture loans, pension and crop insurance

21 March 2023 11:27 PM IST

Farmers cheer at Azad Maidan after their demands were accepted by the government. (Photo: DEBASISH DEY

Realistic solutions on farmers' woes needed

The demand of the Opposition parties that these problems should be addressed and solved forthwith will remain a grand...

14 March 2018 12:25 AM IST

Farmers take part in Kisan long march , organised by All-India Kisan Sabha, at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

CM Fadnavis gives in 100 per cent' to agitating farmers, stir ends

12 demands accepted, panel formed on use of forest land.

13 March 2018 1:23 AM IST

Several groups not only distributed water, but also poha and biscuit packets when the farmers reached Mumbai. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Mumbaikars offer food, water to farmers marching through city

Individuals, resident welfare associations and religious groups ensured that the farmers are supplied with adequate food...

12 March 2018 4:15 PM IST

Over 50,000 farmers reached Azad Maidan early on Monday, after camping at KJ Somaiya Ground in Sion area. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Govt crumbles, accepts most demands; farmers withdraw agitation

The protestors are demanding unconditional loan waiver and transfer of forest land to tribal farmers who have been...

12 March 2018 10:43 AM IST

I have not studied. Even my children could not finish their studies. When there is no agriculture work, I do odd jobs and get only Rs 40-50 per day: Cheru Mahele

Govt must listen to our problems: Farmers

The problems faced by them are a little different from land-owning farmers.

12 March 2018 1:48 AM IST

Members of the Sikh community served food and water to the farmers. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Protesters get warm welcome in Mumbai

Protesters, who have been walking from March 6, did not expect the warm welcome from the people in the city.

12 March 2018 1:39 AM IST

To avoid chaos, protesting farmers were told by their leaders that if they followed discipline and marched, there was no power that would dare to ignore their issues.

Farmer leaders warn of 'violent' protests in Gujarat over lignite...

Farmers allege the government is completely ignoring the land acquisition law, while acquiring their land for lignite...

28 May 2018 9:33 AM IST