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Farmers Protest: "SKM to hold a crucial meeting with farmers from across the nation," says BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) Leader Rakesh Tikait on Today asserted that a crucial meeting of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) is scheduled for Thursday, where farmers from across the country will convene to decide the future course of the agitation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MHA sends advisory to Punjab govt, asks to maintain law and order as farmers announced Delhi march

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent an advisory to Punjab Government asking it to maintain law and order in the wake of the farmers agitation, sources said on Today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre invites farmers for fifth round of talks, urges to find solution through dialogue

Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said on Wednesday that the central government is ready to discuss all the issues raised by the Punjab farmers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘We want dignity’: Indian farmers defy pellets, drones to demand new deal

Two years after they brought the Indian capital to a standstill, farmers say the government has betrayed its promises.

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"All this can be ended if Centre makes a law on MSP": Farmers' leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor, Sarwan Singh Pandher, on Wednesday reiterated the demand for a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) and assured a 'peaceful' approach going ahead. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmer protest: Punjab DGP asks officials to stop movement of earthmoving machinery to Punjab-Haryana border

Responding to the concerns shown by Haryana government on JCBs, Poclaines, Tippers, Hydras and other heavy earthmoving equipment being brought to Shabhu border by agitating farmers, DGP Punjab. Read further on Dynamite News:

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As farmers resume Delhi march today, MHA asks Punjab Government to take action against lawbreakers

Home Ministry expresses concerns over deteriorating law-and-order situation in Punjab due to ongoing farmers' protest near Delhi.

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Punjab Police gear up for farmers march

Punjab Police is leaving nothing to chance as inputs indicate plans of the protesters to storm the barricades

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Day after rejecting Centre’s proposal, farmers ask for their demands to be accepted

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher sought that the Centre accept their demands, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops and farm loan waiver

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From ball boy to Punjab Kings' new signing: Ashutosh Sharma ready for IPL challenge

MUMBAI: After a Punjab Kings batting camp in Mumbai, the new entrant, Ashutosh Sharma was sitting excitedly with his phone in his hand, waiting for former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar to arrive. Bangar, the Head of Cricket Development of the franchise, was delighted when Ashutosh showed his 12-year-old selfie alongside…

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‘Morchay teh phir milangay’: hit by tear gas shell, Punjab farmer’s son willing to return to protest

Farmers protesting at Shambhu border in Chandigarh injured by expired tear gas canisters, sparking outrage and determination to continue.

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Chandigarh mayoral polls: SC slams returning officer, calls for ballot papers

The SC on Monday ordered that the ballot papers and video that have been taken into custody by the Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana HC according to its order, be produced before the apex court on February 20 at 2 pm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cricketer Shubman Gill designated as Punjab 'state icon' for Lok Sabha polls

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Chief Electoral Officer's office has designated Indian cricketer Shubman Gill as a "state icon" for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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Farmers reject Centre’s offer; to resume march to Delhi on February 21

After the fourth round of meeting between Centre-farmers on Sunday night, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the meeting was held cordially in a positive direction with new ideas surrounding how to take the work done in farmers’ interest in the last 10 years to be taken forward

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"We had asked for MSP guarantee on purchase of pulses": Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

After the fourth round of talks between Union Ministers and farmer leaders, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the farmers has requested a guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on the purchase of pulses. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"We'll continue with 'Delhi Chalo' march on Feb 21 if...": Farmer leader after meeting with Union ministers

After the fourth round of talks, General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee Sarvan Singh Pandher asserted that the farmers will continue to move forward with the 'Delhi Chalo' march on February 21. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre offers contract-based assured buying on MSP for five crops; farmers to get back today

Union Ministers meet farmers in Chandigarh to discuss demands, including MSP guarantee, as protests continue near Haryana-Punjab border.

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Haryana farmer unions, khaps to join agitation if talks fail

BKU (Charuni) president Gurnam Singh Charuni unites farmer groups in Haryana and Punjab for MSP demands amid ongoing protests.

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In Punjab, AAP faces heat from the Opposition for going back its ‘assurance’ on procuring crops at MSP

Chandigarh farmers demand MSP guarantee, AAP government faces opposition heat for not procuring crops at MSP.

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MHA imposes internet services ban in seven districts of Punjab till Feb 24

In view of the farmers' protest, the Union Home Ministry has imposed a temporary ban on internet services in seven districts of Punjab until February 24. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers' protest: Suspension of Internet services extended in parts of Punjab till Feb 24

Farmers’ protest: The Centre used its special powers under the Telegraph Act of 1885 to suspend Internet services in these areas of Punjab.

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Govt requests time for talks as farmers' protest at Shambhu Border enters sixth day

As the farmer protest at the Shambhu border enters the sixth day, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee leaders said on Sunday. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Centre extends Internet ban in 20 police stations of Punjab till February 24

Central government extends Internet suspension in Punjab police jurisdictions till February 24 amid ongoing farmers' agitation for public safety.

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Senior Pakistan official admits election rigging as protests grip country

Confession by Punjab commissioner exacerbates tension over legitimacy of February general election results

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Nohar irrigation project in Rajasthan gets a boost with feeder repair

The Nohar irrigation project in Jaipur, Rajasthan is set to receive increased water supply through the repairing of Ferozepur feeder in Punjab, enhancing its capacity and flow.

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