FARMERS
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Cabinet to discuss drought in the state Media One TV
The cabinet is set to take up the issue of drought in the state for discussion today. There are indications that drought relief packages will be announced to counter the drought that has been causing much trouble to farmers in the state.0:45
KM Mani talks tough Media One TV
Kerala Finance Minister KM Mani asks his party activists, the Kerala Congress (M) members, to refrain from making controversial statements. He also requests his party members to exercise restraint when making comments or statements about their party and other ...1:28
Drought-hit Maharashtra farmers stage protest Media One TV
Farmers in Maharashtra, who are reeling under severe drought, stage a unique protest against the government which has failed to take the necessary steps to counter the drought in the state. The farmers register their protest by begging to the authorities.27:43
Maharashtra water scam | Man-made drought? Times Now
Newshour | Having threatened to urinate in dams, should Ajit Pawar now resign for water scam? Can anything be worse that denying the poorest of the poor farmers, some water to just live? Why were there no consultations with those affected? Environmentalist Sun...8:14
Gallons of water used to build special helipad Headlines Today
Centrestage | Gallons of water were used in Aurangabad to build a special helipad for a minister Patangrao Kadam, when thousands of farmers and other people in Maharashtra are waiting for a drop of water. An RTI filed by activist Chetan Kothari has revealed st...1:47
Samba farmers allege foul play Captain News
The Thanjavur farmers have condemned the officials for under-reporting the extent of crop damage in the area. The farmers allege that the Samba crops were sowed in four lakh acres and most of them were destroyed due to the lack of water. However the officials ...0:40
Farmers demand apology from Ajit Pawar Headlines Today
Drought-hit farmers of Maharashtra have threatened to commit suicide outside Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's residence if he doesn't tender an apology to them soon.3:39
'Should I urinate in the dams?' Aaj Tak
The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar creates an uproar with his comments on the severe drought and load shedding in the state. Mocking a farmer, Bhaiyya Deshmukh, who has been on a fast protesting the drought situation in the state, Pawar asked...3:10
Insensitive comments from Maha politicians India TV
While the people of Maharashtra continue to suffer, the politicians continue to pass insensitive statements. The Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, in a public address, asked whether the drought situation could be resolved if he urinated in the dams. In reacti...1:27
5 Khabarein UP, Punjab Ki | April 4, 2013 India TV
Catch the top five crime and political news stories from the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.1:31
Drought causes severe loss to farmers Media One TV
Paddy farmers in Kuttanad suffer a huge setback owing to the lack of rain. Paddy cultivation in several areas have been destroyed owing to the drought, resulting in the loss of lakhs of rupees. There is expected to be a 30-40% of reduction in the paddy product...3:13
Farmers secure crop loans on fake papers TV9 AP
A Syndicate Bank branch in Nellore's Sitaramapuram had several defaulters, where the loan money totalled crores of rupees. An inquiry revealed that farmers in whose names loans had been taken claim they lent their names and presented fake land documents as sur...2:46
Budget session ends, House adjourned sine die TV9 AP
On the last day of the Budget session of Andhra Pradesh Assembly, the chief minister gave assurance that the poor won't be unnecessarily burdened by the proposed hike in power tariff. After the vote on account budget was passed, and amidst protests by the TDP,...1:09
YSR responsible for current ills of AP: Naidu TV9 AP
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu says all the current ills facing the state owe their origin to the rule and policies of former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy. He pointed out that Dalit communities like Malas and Madigas had not benefited during his rule. Naid...2:02
Farmers protest at Guntur chilli yard TV9 AP
Farmers at the Guntur chilli yard are protesting against a commission agent and his henchmen who allegedly beat up a farmer who had come to sell his produce at the yard.3:49
What's Kerala govt doing for farmers? JAIHIND TV
Question Hour in Kerala Assembly | Opposition leaders question the steps taken by the state government to help farmers who have been part of several drought packages, as well as agricultural budgets, but haven't really reaped any real benefits from these gover...1:18
Krishnagiri farmers demand loan waiver Captain News
The farmers in Krishnagiri, suffering from acute drought, demand that all the loans be waived. Carrying out a protest on two-wheelers, the farmers also demanded power supply and schemes to increase agricultural production in the area.2:57:28
Kerala Budget 2013 | KM Mani's full speech JAIHIND TV
Kerala finance minister KM Mani presents the budget for fiscal year 2013, with an eye on the elections. The Congress-led UDF government's budget is mostly people-friendly as the budget increases the social pensions, raises the retirement age and offers several...17:10
Kerala Budget 2013 speech | Part 2 Media One TV
Kerala finance minister KM Mani presents the state budget for fiscal year 2013-14. In this segment he talks about the budget allocation for agriculture, welfare schemes, research and other grants provided by the state government. Also featuring state pension a...1:36
KM Mani to present Kerala Budget on Friday JAIHIND TV
Kerala Finance Minister KM Mani is all set to present the Budget for the state tomorrow. There are indications that the Finance Minister will present a budget that is farmer-friendly and women-friendly.1:12
Govt fails to fulfill promises to farmers Media One TV
The promise made by the government that it will take the necessary steps to end the crisis faced by paddy farmers has failed to take off. Finance Minister KM Mani had assured that the government is planning for a project to end the troubles faced by farmers. H...1:18
Farmers burn sugarcane in protest Captain News
Madurantakam sugarcane farmers burn their sugarcane produce in protest of the sugar mill's mismanagement. The farmers had received cutting orders and had already cut and cleaned the sugarcanes. However, the sugar mills did not take the sugarcanes or send word ...2:49
CDFWA to felicitate Jayalalithaa in Thanjavur Captain News
The Cauvery Delta Farmers' Welfare Association, (CDFWA) is planning to felicitate Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in Thanjavur where she will be conferred the Ponniyin Selvi award for her government's successful effort in getting the notification of the final awar...1:36
Betel farmers in Malabar region in trouble JAIHIND TV
The betel farmers in Malabar region, who produce and export ‘Tirur Lanka Paan’, well known in the markets of Pakistan for its distinctive flavour, are facing troubles as the betel exports to Pakistan declined. Betel leaves from Tirur in Kerala have been in...1:34
Cardamom farmers stage protest in Kochi JAIHIND TV
Cardamom farmers from Idukki staged a protest and sit-in against the huge import of low quality cardamom from Guatemala in front of the Spices Board of India headquarters at Kochi. The farmers protested by throwing cardamom cloves at the Spices Board office. F...2:03
'No irregularities found in farm loan waivers' Times Now
Even as the Prime Minister assures action on the CAG report, agriculture minister Sharad Pawar insists there are no irregularities in the farm loan waiver scheme. The minister says there is no misappropriation in the implementation of the scheme. The CAG repor...1:12
Tewari on loan waiver discrepancies Times Now
I&B minister Manish Tewari, talking to the media, says that the government is ready for a joint parliamentary committee to probe into the alleged discrepancies in the farm loan waiver scheme of his government. Tewari responds to the Opposition demands over UPA...1:14
Low rubber yield worries farmers Captain News
The lack of rains have taken their toll on the rubber farmers in Kanyakumari. The trees have very little or no sap, leading to a very low yield. This has also resulted in unemployment among the rubber estate workers.10:44
Parliament in uproar over farm loan waiver 'scam' Headlines Today
Opposition parties created a furore in both houses of Parliament over the discrepancies reported by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India about UPA government's farm loan waiver scheme. Opposition parties demand an immediate debate over the alleged scam...4:17
Farm loan waiver 'scam' hits Parliament Aaj Tak
The Comptroller and Auditor General's report on the irregularities found in the farm loan waiver scheme of the UPA creates an uproar in both houses of Parliament. Opposition parties in both houses make their outrage known over the discrepancies reported by the...1:38
Farmers unhappy with Rangarajan Committee report Captain News
The Rangarajan Committee calls for a complete decontrol of the sugar industry. Unhappy with the report recommendations the sugarcane farmers in Ariyalur have gone on a protest. They demand that the recommendations do not be implemented as it would adversely af...1:30
Cardamom farmers at Idukki call for strike JAIHIND TV
Cardamom farmers in Idukki call for a strike to protest against the alleged import of cardamom from Gautemala, which had pulled down the price of the spice. The prices of cardamom has seen a decline of Rs 300 per kilogram in two months. It is reported that aro...2:09
Egg on NCP face over wrong drought photos Times Now
An initiative by the Nationalist Congress Party to raise funds for the drought-stricken parts of Maharashtra has boomeranged. The party youth wing, in their over-zealousness used photographs from Africa and northern India to represent the plight of Maharashtra...12:17
Power cuts | 2 hrs in cities, 4 hrs in districts TV9 AP
It has begun, power cuts. Major cities will have two hours of power cuts daily, district centres four hours, municipalities and other urban centres will have six hours and will exceed ten hours in rural areas. On the other hand, the CPM today launched a major ...2:35
Krishnagiri farmers protest against power cuts Captain News
Putting forth a six-point demand, farmers in Krishnagiri undertake a massive protest. The farmers protested against frequent power cuts and said that it affecting farming. The farmers also demanded free electricity.2:49
Release water for Krishna delta: Naidu to CM TV9 AP
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu demands that water from the Nagarjunasagar dam be released to the Krishna delta. In a letter to the chief minister, Naidu said crops in the Krishna delta would be destroyed unless water for irrigation is provided immediately.1:38
Upper Kuttanad farmers in trouble Media One TV
The reluctance of the Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (SupplyCo) and private mills to procure paddy has put the farmers in Upper Kuttanad in deep trouble. The harvest of the current season crop is set to begin in one week. But Supplyco, who procured pa...0:47
CM meets rain-hit farmers in Adilabad TV9 AP
Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy today visited the rain-affected areas of Adilabad district and met the farmers who faced crop losses. The CM also announced compensation to the kin of those killed in the rains last week.2:09
One man crusade for farmers rights Headlines Today
Bharatsinh Jhala, a farmer in Suryanagar, Gujarat, fights for farmers rights using just one tool - Right to Information act. He educates and creates awareness among the farmers about how they are constantly being short-changed by industrialists and middlemen.10:46
NCP leader throws extravagant wedding for son Aaj Tak
In what can be termed as a vulgar display of wealth, an NCP leader spent unheard amounts of money on his son's wedding. The extravagant wedding garnered a lot of criticism as the wedding was held at a place where farmers were committing suicide due to excessiv...6:43
NCS factory takes loans, farmers get notices TV9 AP
Farmers who send their sugarcane crops to the NCS sugar factory in Vizianagaram are facing a situation where they have been slapped with notices by banks who had given loans to the factory. The farmers say the management has diverted the money taken from the b...5:56
Vizianagaram sugar cane farmers in dire straits TV9 AP
Farmers in Bobbili mandal of Vizianagaram are facing a double whammy. On the one hand the NCA sugar factory nearby is refusing to accept fresh sugarcane crop for crushing and hence the crop is drying in the farms, on the other hand the banks have issued notice...1:04
Farmers protest against forest dept in Maniyara JAIHIND TV
Farmers at Maniyara in Pathanamthitta agitate against the forest department's refusal to grant permission to cut down trees in their own land. As the land is near a forest area, the department is denying permission to cut down trees. The police in fact registe...2:32
K'taka farmers protest release of Cauvery water Captain News
For the third day in a row, the farmers in Karnataka continue to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. As a precautionary measure, the authorities have blocked entry of tourists near the KRS dam.6:34
Firing at West Bengal Times Now
Bangladeshi forces allegedly open fire on the Indian side. The incident occurred today at 9.30 AM, after which a 40-year-old farmer has been reported dead and a 13-year-old boy has been injured. The incident took place at the Makarahat district of West Bengal.1:32
Why did poultry price rise in Kerala? JAIHIND TV
Kerala witnesses a high price rise in poultry, which forces many traders and farmers to go on a strike demanding government's interference. The traders point out that the anthrax fear in cattles paved the way for high demand for chickens. But the farmers, who ...0:22
Poultry hartal ends in Kerala JAIHIND TV
The poultry traders and farmers end the strike in Kerala, following a discussion with Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. The Chief Minister has assured them that he would look into the tax imposed on chickens from other states. The reduction or withdrawal of 13.5 p...14:29
Modi presents Sardar Sarovar memo to PM Times Now
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi says he met the Prime Minister today as a courtesy. Modi is visiting Manmohan Singh for the first time since his reelection. He also says he presented a memorandum to the PM about gating the Sardar Sarovar dam on Narmada ri...1:15
Cumbum: Low yields of tamarind worries farmers Captain News
Farmers in Cumbum and surrounding areas are a worried lot. Due to the lack of rains, the yield of tamarinds have been very low. The prices for tamarind have also gone down, resulting in a very marginal profit for the farmers. Close to 500 acres in Cumbum and o...1:35
TN Fin Min's comments on farmer suicide draw flak Captain News
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister O Panneerselvam's comments that natural death of farmers were wrongly being reported as suicides, have drawn criticism from all sides. The farmers in Cauvery delta have condemned the comment and demanded adequate compensation for th...1:23
YSR destroyed my power policy: Naidu TV9 AP
Chandrababu Naidu says YS Rajasekhara Reddy dismantled the power policy he had brought into force when he was the chief minister and as a result the state is facing power shortage. He said the unplanned and unscientific setting up of power projects in the coas...3:07
Rajnath Singh addresses supporters in Bhopal Headlines Today
Addressing a highly excited crowd at Bhopal, BJP chief Rajnath Singh lists the accomplishments of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan and lauds him for his efforts. He also targets the centre, accusing the government of turning a blind eye to t...1:56
Tiger Woods wins 75th PGA Tour title Times Now
Tiger Woods has achieved his 75th PGA Tour Title, winning the Farmer's Insurance Open at Torry Pines in San Diego, California. Only sevens wins short of Sam Snead's record of 82 PGA Tour titles, the 37-year-old, currently ranked #2 in the world behind Rory McI...2:02
MDMK demands relief for TN farmers Captain News
MDMK chief Vaiko accuses the Tamil Nadu government of giving away freebies to those who do not want it, and ignoring the farmers who have been committing suicide along with their families. He said that the government should announce financial relief for farmer...3:44
Indian beaten to death by Pakistan officials Times Now
Chamel Singh, a farmer from Pargwal village of Jammu and Kashmir, who had almost served his five-year sentence was mercilessly beaten to death by three Pakistan policemen in a Pakistan jail. He had disappeared from his field and was arrested and convicted in P...1:55
Cauvery farmers' relief soon Captain News
The Tamil Nadu government has set up a panel to study the level of devastation and loss incurred by farmers in the Cauvery delta. The committee will examine and determine the amount of financial relief that can be given to the farmers.1:19
Thanjavur farmers want Revenue Courts shut Captain News
The farmers in Thanjavur staged a bizarre protests as they all tied ropes around their necks, demanding that the Revenue Courts be shut. The farmers demanded a waiver of loans and the Revenue Courts to stop asking them to repay the loans they had taken to leas...2:08
Chamel Singh's kin demand justice Times Now
Family members of Indian farmer Chamel Singh, who died in Pakistan jail where he was lodged for the past five years after having been accused of espionage, demand intervention of Indian government into the matter. Singh reportedly was brutally tortured to deat...1:21
CM announces 1-year moratorium on farm loans JAIHIND TV
In view of the severe drought situation prevailing in the State, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy announces a one year moratorium on agriculture loans taken by farmers from co-operative banks and to waive interest for this period. The co-operative banks would impl...1:41
Srinivasan turns farmer JAIHIND TV
Actor Srinivasan is known for his films that sends a message to the society. But this time, the actor-cum-script writer sends a message that is loud and clear through his deed. In his 2.5 acre land in Kandanadu near Thrippunithara, Sreenivasan did paddy cultiv...1:05
Another petition on Cauvery to be heard on Jan 28 Captain News
Tamil Nadu government, in an attempt to save the last of Samba crops, files another plea in the Supreme Court demanding that Karnataka give them the bare minimum water. The petition will be heard by the Court on January 28.1:12
Farmers buy water to irrigate fields Captain News
While the Cauvery row rages on, farmers are seeking means to save the last bit of their Samba crops. Many of them are even buying water from tanker lorries and irrigating their fields. However, this is only a temporary relief, as prices of water are exorbitant...1:16
Thiruvarur: One more farmer commits suicide Captain News
While the Cauvery row rages on between the various monitoring committees, States and the Courts, hapless farmers are left with no resort but to end their lives. A farmer near Thiruvarur committed suicide last night after all his Samba crops dried up due to lac...2:35
The Water Warrior: Ayyappa Masagi Times Now
In this segment of Amazing Indians, Times Now has the story of Ayyappa Masagi who has helped thousands of farmers in Karnataka to improve the crops through water harvesting practices. Through this practice, Masagi has managed to boost the economic conditions o...3:06
Farmer attempts suicide over power TV9 AP
A farmers consumed poison in Anantapur district over the power situation. He was admitted to hospital and his condition is said to be stable. Power distribution has been erratic in many parts of the district. The DISCOMs are currently mulling a hike in power t...0:43
Cauvery delta farmers' strike enters third day Captain News
The villagers and farmers of the Cauvery delta regions, namely Thiruvarur, Thanjavur and Nagapattinam have begun an agitation that has entered its third day. Their demand - announce that the Cauvery delta has been drought-hit and give adequate financial compen...2:47
Gaza farmers suffer due to Israel blockade RT
Israel is easing restrictions to allow building material into Gaza, but the blockade still severely affects those who live there. Even farmers have had to leave their land in the buffer zones to grow food on rooftops instead. The recent assault on Gaza has peo...1:40
Disability just a word for this farmer JAIHIND TV
For Mathew, a farmer in Attur near Vadakanchery, physical disability is not a hurdle to develop better farming methods. Mathew has been able to yeild maximum profits from small piece of land. Find out what sets Mathew apart, asides from his disability. Mathew'...14:52
A day in the life of a fighter-cock TV9 AP
Come Sankranthi and it's time for farmers in the Godavari districts to gather around for some heavy duty cock-fighting. This report takes you a few places in the West Godavari district and introduces you to breeding and training of cocks to mould them into mas...1:29
Thanjavur: Farmers gherao Collector's office Captain News
In a grievance meet organized by the District Collector in Thanjavur, the farmers organize a sit-in protest against a village administrative officer. Collector Bhaskaran was in for a shock as the farmers sat down in protest inside the office and demanded actio...1:31
Mettur dam fast drying up Captain News
The water level in Mettur dam has fallen to a precarious low level, smashing the hopes of farmers in that area. People in the city also will feel the pinch as the existing water stored in the Mettur Damn will last only for a little over two days.2:58
Cong rebuffs Modi's progress claim Aaj Tak
At a press conference in Gujarat during the last day of campaign before second phase of election, Congress leader Manish Tewari attacked Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi's claims of development and progress. Tewari questions despite progress and making glo...2:48
Sagar water release, but with conditions TV9 AP
Water for irrigation would be released from the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam in three installments for the Rabi crop but with conditions. The irrigation department and ayacut farmers have come to an agreement on the schedule and the cropping pattern to be deployed in t...4:33
Cotton farmers squeezed out TV9 AP
Cotton farmers who had brought their produce to the Enamamula market yard at Warangal are facing a situation that is not of their making, but one which is leaving them with unsold bales of cotton. The CCI has refused buying cotton from the markets yard as the...1:43
Vote on FDI in retail today JAIHIND TV
There will be a vote on FDI in retail in the Lok Sabha today, after the discussion on the subject ended yesterday. Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj alleged that the government's claims of increasing employment opportunities, farmers getting more remunera...9:46
Sushma vs Sibal on FDI in retail Aaj Tak
Tuesday was a day of marathon debates in the Lok Sabha over the issue of FDI in retail. Leading the charge against the proposal was Sushma Swaraj of the BJP. Countering her were Kapil Sibal. The voting will take place on Wednesday, that could expose the stand ...32:13
Sibal defends FDI in retail in LS Aaj Tak
Kapil Sibal takes up a spirited defence of the UPA's FDI in retail proposal. He quotes facts and figures from figures of transactions between Pepsico, Metro Cash and Carry's dealing with farmers to buttress arguments that farmers would be benefited by arrival ...4:03
TMC backs BJP in opposing FDI in retail Headlines Today
TMC leader Saugata Roy, opposing the FDI in retail, says that small retailers in India will be affected if bigger players are allowed to open their stores in India. Backing the arguments of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, Roy claims that India...29:22
Sushma: Farmers in India won't benefit from FDI Headlines Today
Opposing the FDI in retail, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj says that farmers in India will not be beneficiaries of FDI in retail as big players may not want to buy products form them. She also refutes government's claim that there will be more...31:36
Sushma Swaraj opposes retail FDI in Lok Sabha Headlines Today
Opposing the FDI in retail, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj says that big retailers are exploitative and pay meager salary to the staff. She also hits out at the government for going back on its promise of discussing the retail FDI with all sta...29:21
Sushma's arguments against FDI in retail Aaj Tak
BJP's Sushma Swaraj begins her marathon speech on the disadvantages of FDI in retail. She quotes an EU declaration that said large supermarkets are forcing suppliers to push down prices and engage in unfair trade practices. They say giant sellers are forcing m...1:06
Retd General leads farmers in Parliament gherao Times Now
Retired Army General VK Singh is heading a protest march against the government in New Delhi, even as thousands of farmers flock at Jantar Mantar. The General, who turned activist after his retirement, will lead a Parliament gherao agitation by sugarcane farme...1:27
Ex-Army Chief declares war on government Headlines Today
Former Army Chief, General VK Singh, is all set to declare a war against the UPA government. The General, who turned activist after his retirement, will lead a Parliament gherao agitation by sugarcane farmers. The protest has been organised by the Rashtra Kisa...1:39
Cauvery row: Thanjavur farmers may go on strike Captain News
The farmers in Thanjavur threaten to stage a protest if the Supreme Court does not favour Tamil Nadu in its verdict today.36:37
Modi unveils plan for Gujarat Headlines Today
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the party's election manifesto, comprising a detailed roadmap for the next five years. The manifesto offers loans to farmers at reduced interest rates, better irrigation facilities, affordable housing schemes for t...4:58
Kejriwal party reaches Roha for protest Times Now
Arvind Kejriwal and his party reaches Roha, Maharashtra, to protest for the rights of the farmers. The rally also lashed out at the Maharashtra government over the irrigation scam and sought support for AAP.24:28
Spotlight | Boris Titov RT
Al Gurnov talks to the newly-appointed Presidential Commissioner for Entrepreneurial Rights, Boris Titov. The objective is to protect entrepreneurs in Russia. One of his first cases involved a farmer who was sentenced to prison on the grounds that he misused t...17:05
Race for Saurarashtra's votes Aaj Tak
The region of Saurashtra could be the weakest link in Narendra Modi's attempt to do forge a hat-trick. The region has 54 out of 182 total seats in the Gujarat assembly. The influence of Modi's brand of politics does not have the sharp attraction that local iss...1:40
Poster wrong, but facts correct: Guj Cong Aaj Tak
Gujarat's Congress leaders had an egg on their face after a campaign poster issued by the party used a picture of a farmer from the neighbouring State of Rajasthan. The poster was meant to show the pitiable condition of farmers in Gujarat under Chief Minister ...1:27
Guj Cong uses morphed posters to malign Modi Aaj Tak
They were posters being issued by the Gujarat Congress to raise the issue of condition of farmers and malnutrition in the State. But the BJP issued a counter attack after it became known that the farmer in the poster was actually from Rajasthan. In an earlier ...3:32
Red-faced Congress in damage-control mode Times Now
The Congress has attempted to defend its massive goof-up in the Gujarat campaign advertisements. Left red-faced by the glaring inaccuracies in its campaign, the state Congress is trying to downplay the situation. The Congress claims that the photographs are me...2:58
Congress downplays massive goof up in its ads Times Now
Accused of using fake pictures in its campaign to highlight the problems in Gujarat, the Congress is now on the defensive. The Congress has downplayed the issue claiming that the photographs are merely symbolic. It has been found out that the farmer whose pict...4:00
Row over Gujarat Congress' ad on farmers' woes Headlines Today
In another embarrassment for the Congress, the party's latest advertisement on the plight of farmers in the state has run into a controversy. It has been found out that the farmer whose picture has been used in advertisement, is actually from Rajasthan. This c...2:14
Gujarat: Cong's campaign strategy backfires Aaj Tak
It was a malnourished child and his mother from Sri Lanka. Now it is a farmer from Rajasthan. The poster released by the Gujarat Congress as part of its campaign to highlight the lack of development in the state has backfired for the second time. The farmer in...2:20
Barmer land acquisition row escalates Times Now
Farmers of Barmer district in western Rajasthan were up in arms against the state government’s decision to acquire land for a mining project. On Monday, the marched to the district collectorate and gheraoed the collector's office. 'I will never part with my ...1:40
Rs 1,650 cr worth loans waived in UP India TV
The UP government, led by SP CM Akhilesh Yadav today announced a waiver of loans taken by the State's farmers to the tune of Rs 1,650 core. Loans taken by farmers upto Rs 45,000 and of which 1% has been paid back would be waived. Over seven lakh farmers will s...1:52
Farmers protest sitting on funeral pyre Aaj Tak
For more than one year, farmers in Katni district in Madhya Pradesh are sitting on a funeral pyre with kerosene bottles in hand. They are opposing the acquisition of over 500 acres of land for Wellspun Energy Madhya Pradesh power project. These farmers say the...2:20
Kakade, Shetty granted bail