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APMC saw an increase in the number of trucks.

Veggie prices fall as more trucks arrive at APMC

For two days, customers have been just asking for the price of veggies and going away, said Sanjit Kumar, a vegetable...

5 Jun 2017 1:37 AM IST

Farmers held a meeting in Nashik on Sunday in continuation of their protests.

Farmers firm on bandh today

Peasants want complete loan waiver, CM wants to think till Oct 31.

5 Jun 2017 1:27 AM IST

Traders warn that there could be a shortage of essential commodities like milk, vegetables and medicines from Monday.

Most veggies remain dear, coriander price drops

Two days into the statewide farmers' strike, the price of vegetables continued to remain high in the city's retail...

4 Jun 2017 12:57 AM IST

The farmers agitation demanded blanket waiver on all loans to any person fulfilling the criteria of a farmer.

Maharashtra disbursed Rs 8,332 crore crop loan

Loans have been given for period starting June 1 till June 12 for current Kharif season.

16 Jun 2017 9:44 AM IST

The state farmers ended their strike on June 11.

Farmers' organisations likely to reignite strike

Claim only few would stand to gain from loan waiver.

13 Jun 2017 2:29 AM IST

About 700 farmers have committed suicide in the drought-hit Vidarbha and Marathwada region. (Photo: AFP)

Maharashtra waives off all farm loans, averting strike

It was not immediately clear how much the loan waivers would cost state coffers.

12 Jun 2017 9:25 AM IST

Farmers agitation stopped for now. If unhappy with criterion, theyll resume stir by July 25.

Maharashtra farmers' strike yields loan relief

The decision came after a meeting between the farmers' leaders and a Group of Ministers.

12 Jun 2017 12:47 AM IST

NCP to give charter to secretary

NCP has also declared that it will hit the streets, demanding complete loan waiver.

10 Jun 2017 2:47 AM IST

APMC officials are happy about getting fresh supplies.

Increase in fresh produce, prices recede

Vendors too said that they are getting fresher produce and prices are under control.

9 Jun 2017 1:47 AM IST

Shiv Sena calls BJP insensitive'

Questioning the CM's statement about the farmers' need for a loan waiver, Mr Raut asked how would the CM decide their...

9 Jun 2017 1:42 AM IST