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Farmer who attempted suicide over Jagjit Dallewal’s deteriorating health at Shambhu border dies – India TV

Farmer who attempted suicide over Jagjit Dallewal’s deteriorating health at Shambhu border dies – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Tents of farmers at the Shambhu border a day after their Dilli Chalo march was suspended, in Patiala, Punjab Farmers protest: A 57-year-old man, who allegedly attempted suicide at the Shambhu border amid farmers’ protest has died at the Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala district of Punjab on Wednesday, farmer leaders said. Ranjodh Singh, a farmer from Ratanheri village in Ludhiana district, on December 14 had consumed some poisonous substance. As per the reports, Singh took the extreme step as he was distressed by the deteriorating health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been sitting on a fast-unto-death at Khanauri border since November 26, farmer leaders said. Singh is survived by his parents, wife, daughter and a son. He was part of the ongoing protest at the Shambhu border in support of various demands. Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-unto-death enters 23rd day For the past three weeks, Dallewal has been on fast-unto-death to press the Centre to accept the agitating farmers’ demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops, among others. …

Punjab Farmers To Hold Tractor March Today As ‘Delhi Kooch’ Fails At Shambhu Border

Punjab Farmers To Hold Tractor March Today As ‘Delhi Kooch’ Fails At Shambhu Border

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Last Updated:December 16, 2024, 08:01 IST Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher had claimed that 17 farmers were injured in the use of tear gas and water cannons by the security forces on farmers who were marching towards Delhi. Farmers protest: Security personnel use tear gas to disperse farmers agitating at Shambhu border (PTI Image) Farmers will hold a tractor march outside Punjab on Monday, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said, adding that a ‘Rail Roko’ protest in the state will be held on December 18. Pandher announced the march hours after a ‘Jathha’ of 101 farmers was withdrawn for the day after it was blocked by the police at the Shambhu border due to security concerns. “On December 16, a tractor march will be organised outside Punjab, and on December 18, we have called for a ‘Rail Roko’ in Punjab. We appeal to all Punjabis to participate in large numbers,” he said. The farmers’ march towards Delhi from the Shambhu border was disrupted as the security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse …

SC declines plea on farmers’ movement at Shambhu border, says it is already hearing matter – India TV

SC declines plea on farmers’ movement at Shambhu border, says it is already hearing matter – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Supreme Court declines plea on farmers’ movement at Shambhu border. In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear the petition filed on farmers’ movement on Shambhu border. During the hearing of the matter, the Supreme Court said that the court was already hearing the matter. A plea filed on the matter demanded to direct the Central, Punjab and Haryana governments to open the highway including the Shambhu border. The petition stated that blocking the highway in this way is against the fundamental rights of the people and is also an offense under the National Highway Act and BNS.  “In such a situation, legal action should be taken against those blocking the highway and the Supreme Court should issue instructions to the central, Punjab and Haryana governments to remove the protesting farmers from the highway,” the plea stated.  However, the Supreme Court said that it is not willing to hear the new petition filed on this issue. Last week, police deployed tear gas at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border …

Farmers suspend ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for the day after eight injured in tear gas shelling at Shambhu border – India TV

Farmers suspend ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for the day after eight injured in tear gas shelling at Shambhu border – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Tear gas being used to disperse protesting farmers at Shambhu Border during their foot march towards Delhi, in Patiala Farmers protest: Protesting farmers on Sunday afternoon suspended their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for the day after eight of them suffered injuries in tear gas shelling by Haryana Police at Shambhu along the Punjab-Haryana border.  Farmer leader from Punjab Sarwan Singh Pandher said at least eight farmers were injured, with one of them taken to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh. “Today we have decided to withdraw the ‘jatha’ (group of 101 farmers). The agitation will continue today. One farmer has been admitted to PGI and is in serious condition and 8-9 farmers are injured, so we have withdrawn the ‘jatha’. After the meeting, we will tell you about the future program,” said Pandher. Farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march stopped at barricades, teargas shells fired A ‘jatha’ (group) of 101 farmers resumed its foot march to Delhi Sunday afternoon from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border, but was soon halted …

Farmers resume `Delhi Chalo` march; security tightened at Shambhu border

Farmers resume `Delhi Chalo` march; security tightened at Shambhu border

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Farmers` protest groups have announced the resumption of their `Delhi Chalo` march on Sunday, reigniting tensions as they continue their demand for a fair Minimum Support Price (MSP) and loan rights. In response to security concerns, Delhi Police have set up barricades and installed nails at the Shambhu border to prevent any unlawful movement. Speaking to ANI, Sarwan Singh Pandher, a representative of the protesting farmers, condemned the “brutality” farmers faced at the border, asserting that no laws had been broken. He emphasised that their march, set to begin at noon, would be peaceful and without any violations of regulations. “Our hunger strike has now entered its 12th day, and we have reached the 300th day of protests led by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha. Despite our peaceful protests, the central government remains unmoved,” said Pandher. He also announced that the protestors would oppose the entry of BJP leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, into Punjab. The farmers` call was directed towards their fellow farmers in …

Farmers to resume march to Delhi tomorrow, security beefed up at Shambhu border | Latest News India

Farmers to resume march to Delhi tomorrow, security beefed up at Shambhu border | Latest News India

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Dec 07, 2024 09:42 PM IST On Friday, farmers halted their march towards Delhi after they were met with tear gas and resistance from security forces After suspending their march to the national capital on Friday, 101 farmers from Punjab will resume their procession to Delhi on Sunday at noon amid tight security at the Shambhu border, reported news agency ANI. Farmers react as they try to get cover from tear gas, while they march towards New Delhi to press for better crop prices promised to them in 2021 at the Shambhu barrier, a border crossing between Punjab and Haryana. REUTERS(REUTERS) Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher at a press conference said,”We have not received any message from the Centre for holding talks. The (Narendra) Modi government is in no mood to hold talks.” He confirmed that the Samyukyta Kisan and Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had decided to resume the march with 101 farmers on December 8 in a peaceful manner. On Friday, farmers began their march towards Delhi but were met with tear …

Police use tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border

Police use tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border

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Image Source : PTI Protesting farmers on the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march were stopped at the Shambhu border as police officials claimed that the famers did not have any permission to enter Haryana. In a massive development, police on Friday used tear gas to disperse the protesting farmers at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu Border. The farmers have announced to march towards the National Capital-Delhi over their various demands. The development comes after these protesting farmers on the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march were stopped at the Shambhu border as police officials claimed that the famers did not have any permission to enter Haryana. Drone visuals from Shambhu border showed police barricades where the protesting 101 farmers were stopped. Heavy police personnel has been deployed at the border. At the Shambhu border, a police official said while speaking to ANI “The farmers do not have any permission to enter Haryana. The Ambala administration has imposed Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. (BNSS) Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher who was also stopped at the border said that either they (farmers) …

Internet services suspended in several villages near Shambhu border in Haryana – India TV

Internet services suspended in several villages near Shambhu border in Haryana – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Farmers gather at the Shambhu border before the commencement of their Delhi Chalo march. Farmers protest: In response to ongoing farmer protests, authorities in Haryana’s Ambala district have suspended internet services in areas surrounding the Shambhu Border from December 6 to December 9. In addition, prohibition has been put in place for bulk SMS also in as many as 11 villages of the district. As per officials, measures have been taken to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure public safety during the demonstrations. The ban was enforced in Dangdehri, Lohgarh, Manakpur, Dadiyana, Bari Ghel, Lhars, Kalu Majra, Devi Nagar, Saddopur, Sultanpur, and Kakru villages of Ambala at Friday noon. The services will remain suspended till 11.59 pm on December 9, according to the order issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sumita Misra. The ban has been imposed due to concerns about “tension, annoyance, agitation, and disturbance of public peace.” This action comes as a group of farmers prepares to march to Delhi, demanding legislation for a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. Section 163 …

Massive jam expected as farmers vow to march to Delhi from Shambhu border despite prohibitory orders – India TV

Massive jam expected as farmers vow to march to Delhi from Shambhu border despite prohibitory orders – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Massive jam expected as farmers vow to march to Delhi from Shambhu border despite prohibitory orders Even after the Ambala district administration has issued an order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), restricting any unlawful assembly of five or more persons in the district, farmers are expected to embark on a foot march to Delhi at 1 pm on Friday from the Shambhu border protest site. According to the order issued by the deputy commissioner, taking out any procession on foot, vehicles, or other modes has been prohibited till further orders. The farmers gathered under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha earlier announced a foot march to the national capital seeking legal guarantee for minimum support price of crops, among several other demands. They have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. Superintendent of Police Surinder Singh Bhoria appealed to all the farmers to …

Vinesh Phogat extends support to farmers’ protest at Shambhu border, says ‘Demands are not unlawful’ – India TV

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Image Source : ANI Vinesh Phogat meets farmer leaders at Shambhu border As the farmers’ protest at the Shambhu border entered its 200th day, ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday (August 31) arrived at the protest site and spoke in support of the movement, urging the government to fulfill the promises made to the farmers. Speaking at the event, Phogat, who recently returned to India after a disappointing bid at the Paris Olympics, emphasized that the country won’t progress if people are forced to protest on the streets like this. She said, “It has been 200 days since they have been sitting here. It is painful to see this. All of them are citizens of this country. Farmers run the country. Nothing is possible without them, not even athletes—if they don’t feed us, we won’t be able to compete. Many times, we are helpless and can’t do anything. We represent the country at such high levels, but we can’t do anything for our family even when we see them sad.” “I urge the Government …