Agriculture
No final call taken on direct cash transfer of fertiliser subsidy to farmers: Govt
Tue, Mar 23, 2021
The government has not yet taken a final decision on implementation of direct cash transfer of fertiliser subsidy to farmers, Fertiliser Minister D V Sadananda Gowda informed Parliament on Tuesday
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Budget 2021 | Govt continues to work on doubling farmer's income by 2022- FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Mon, Feb 01, 2021
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made a big announcement in her budget speech about doubling the income of farmers. Finance Minister said that the government is continuously working towards doubling the income of farmers by 2022.
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Budget 2021: Rural poor, farmers to be Modi Government's priority
Sun, Jan 31, 2021
Amid the coronavirus pandemic when the pace of manufacturing and services sector came to a grinding halt, agriculture and allied sectors in India have picked up pace as the country saw the strength of the farm sector
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Budget 2021 Expectations – What FARMERS want from Modi Government? Hear it from them only
Wed, Jan 13, 2021
Budget 2021 Vox Populi: Less than three weeks for the Union Budget 2021 to be presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the anticipation is only growing for people from all walks of lives. There is a lot of talk around agriculture and the farmers. Zee Business correspondents went to the field to know, first-hand, what they really want from Budget 2021
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Should government repeal farm laws? Here is what experts have to say
Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Amid standoff between central government and farmers especially from Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh over new farm laws, experts think the new laws will only work in favour of farmers in long run and there is no reason to repeal them. These agricultural reforms will also strengthen the rural economy and give farmers more avenues to sell their produce at better price
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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme: Rs 2,000 to be credited in accounts on this date; Will you get installment or not? Find out this way
Wed, Dec 23, 2020
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme – If you are a beneficiary of the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, then you can find out easily if the money will be credited in your account or not. Under this scheme, the 7th installment is slated to be credited in your account. On 25th December 2020, at 12 pm, Rs 18,000 cr will be credited into the accounts of 9 cr farmers
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Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme: Farmers to get 7th installment on this date | here is how you can check balance through 5 easy steps
Sat, Dec 19, 2020
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme: The government has announced the date when the amount/funds would be transferred in the accounts of framers.
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AIMTC urges govt to ensure smooth movement of traffic on national highways
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Transporters' apex body AIMTC on Monday urged the government to ensure smooth movement of traffic on the national highways. AIMTC said transport movements were being disrupted due to diversions created by the police on account of farmers' agitation
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Farmers protest today: Hunger strike by leaders on Monday; Delhi-Jaipur highway traffic hit - Arvind Kejriwal on day long fast too
Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Farmers protest today: The 'Dili Chalo' protests by farmers have taken a turn with leaders ratcheting up the crisis to another level by threatening to go on hunger strike unless the government relents and gives in to its demands.
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Farmers protest: Punjab family says no to wedding gifts, keeps donation box for farmers
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Farmers protest: A family in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, asked their relatives and friends to donate money for the protesting farmers, instead of presenting gifts, during the wedding of their son recently. A
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Farmers protest today: Amit Shah meets farmer leaders ahead of crucial talks
Tue, Dec 08, 2020
Farmers protest today: A day before the government's crucial sixth round of talks with representatives of protesting farmers, Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met a select group of union leaders in a bid to break the deadlock.
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Bharat Bandh timing today: Farmers protest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, says Bharatiya Kisan Union's Rakesh Tikait
Tue, Dec 08, 2020
Bharat Bandh timing today: The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has said the Bharat Bandh on December 8 would start at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. as they don`t want to cause inconvenience to the public. BKU Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said,"The `Bharat Bandh` will begin at 11 a.m.
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Bharat Bandh today in Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath puts Government on high alert
Tue, Dec 08, 2020
Bharat Bandh today in Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh has been put on high alert view of `Bharat Bandh` call for Tuesday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to make adequate arrangements to ensure that the common people are not put to any inconvenience on account of `Bharat Bandh`
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Bharat Bandh on Tuesday: Farmers protest intensifies, all-India strike called for December 8 | All you need to know
Mon, Dec 07, 2020
Bharat Bandh on Tuesday: Farmers protest is stuck in a status quo as each and every round of talks with the government is producing no result. The farmers are still encamped on Delhi borders and they are not backtracking in any way from underlining their demands. They have indicated that they will go back home only if their demands are fully met
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Farmers protest traffic advisory latest news: Singhu border, NH 44 closed as farmers' protest enters day 12
Mon, Dec 07, 2020
Farmers protest traffic advisory latest news: As the ongoing farmers` agitation at Burari, Singhu and Tikri borders entered day 12, the Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued an advisory for commuters as multiple borders between Delhi and neighbouring states remained closed for traffic.
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Farmers protest today: Procurement at minimum support price will continue, govt assures protesters
Sat, Dec 05, 2020
Farmers protest today: The fifth round of parleys between the government and farmer leaders remained inconclusive on Saturday with both sides adamant on their stand over the three contentious farm laws.
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Farmers protest latest news: Union ministers meet PM Modi ahead of 5th round of talks
Sat, Dec 05, 2020
Farmers protest latest news: Ahead of the fifth round of dialogue with agitating farmers on Saturday, Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Piyush Goyal, and Narendra Singh Tomar met Prime Miniter Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi.
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Farmers protest today: Jannayak Janta Party seeks withdrawal of cases against protesting farmers
Sat, Dec 05, 2020
Farmers protest today: A delegation of the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) leaders met state Home Minister Anil Vij on Friday and sought withdrawal of cases registered against farmers participating in the `Dilli Chalo` protest march against the Centre`s farm laws.
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