India’s protesting farmers joined by their wives and mothers on International Women’s Day

At Shambhu, near the border with the state of Haryana, protesting farmers from the “Delhi Chalo” (Let’s Go to Delhi) movement were prevented by government forces from advancing towards the capital. Thousands of women farmers from various parts of Punjab and Haryana converged at the protest site on Friday, protesting against what they see as … Read more

India’s police threaten to cancel protesting farmers’ passports as critics decry ‘fascist’ state

The protest was sparked by the death of 21-year-old farmer Shubhkaran Singh, who was killed near Khanauri, a town in the state of Punjab, allegedly during clashes with the police on February 21. Twelve security personnel were also reportedly injured in the clashes. On February 13, thousands of farmers from Punjab chanted “Delhi Chalo” (Let’s … Read more

‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Union ministers, farmer leaders to hold 4th round of talks today

A panel of Union ministers will hold a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders here on Sunday over their demands, including loan waiver and bringing an ordinance on giving legal guarantee to MSP for crops. The meeting comes amid thousands of farmers staying put at the Shambhu and Khanauri points of the Punjab-Haryana border … Read more

Board Exams Conducted Without Hassle Despite High Security At Tikri Border

Home Education Farmers Protest: Board Exams Conducted Without Hassle Despite High Security At Tikri Border Vehicles were arranged by the police and paramilitary officials to help students reach their respective centres near the Tikri border where tight security measures are in place in wake of the ongoing farmers protest. Security personnel guard in view of farmers’ ‘Delhi … Read more

Board Issues Advisory For Students Given Delhi Traffic Restrictions

Home Education CBSE Exams: Board Issues Advisory For Students Given Delhi Traffic Restrictions In Delhi, more than 5.8 lakh students will take the exams at 877 centres. CBSE Board Exams 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday issued an advisory for the students appearing in the board exams because of the traffic … Read more