BKU Charuni concluded a national seminar in Kurukshetra, resolving to intensify preparations for a March 23 farmers' rally. The union demands a CBI probe into a paddy scam and criticizes corporate influence.
Shagandeep Singh gets interim bail to perform his mother's last rites after 10-day delay. BKU Ekta Ugrahan protested as body remained in hospital.
BKU Charuni's national seminar in Kurukshetra adopted resolutions for organizational expansion and announced a major farmers' rally in March 2026 to protest corporate influence and demand loan waivers.
Farmers from Sarmanas, Mulgao and Poira villages in Bicholim protest mining activities, demanding immediate desilting of farmlands contaminated by mining sludge.
BKU Ekta Ugrahan continues its protest outside Bathinda DC office for the second day after jailed activist Shagandeep Singh was denied parole to attend his mother's cremation.
A Berhampur organisation moves Orissa High Court against illegal paddy procurement, alleging forced transport to distant mills, unauthorized deductions & collusion. Farmers lose Rs 150-200 per quintal. Details inside.
BKU Charuni protests in Kurukshetra, demanding a CBI investigation into a Rs 5,000+ crore paddy procurement scam. They also highlight crises in healthcare, education, and farming. Read the full demands.
French farmers' nationwide protests turn violent outside ANSES HQ. They oppose strict EU regulations & the Mercosur trade deal, fearing for their survival. Riot police use tear gas.
Farmer unions BKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) and PKMU held a state-level meeting in Barnala to mobilise for Jan 16 protests against VB G RAM G, Electricity Bill, and labour codes. Read more.
Telangana govt revives agricultural mechanisation scheme, offering tractors & harvesters at up to 50% subsidy. Aimed at 1.3 lakh farmers to combat rising costs & labour shortage.
Angry Bihar farmers burnt the sugar cane minister's effigy in West Champaran, demanding a minimum price of Rs 400 per quintal. They warn of a large-scale agitation if demands are not met.
French farmers protest in Paris against EU-Mercosur trade pact, fearing unfair competition. Tensions rise as demonstrations reach parliament. Read the full story.
Crucial talks between protesting farmers and a high-powered committee are set to resume after a year-long break. Get the latest updates on demands and potential outcomes.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces statewide protests against Electricity & Seed Bills. Plans include burning copies, removing smart meters, and sit-ins at ministers' homes. Key demands for compensation and jobs highlighted.
BKU (Ekta-Sidhupur) leaders accuse the government and Shiromani Akali Dal of conspiring to create a rift within the union. They claim the move aims to weaken their stance on key farmer issues and the missing 'saroops' case. Read the full details.
Karnataka government presses the Centre to disburse pending PM-KISAN financial assistance for 31,340 eligible small and marginal farmers. Read the full story.
Sugarcane farmers in Dharmapuri district face massive losses as a delayed crushing season causes over 1,800 acres of crop to bloom, reducing juice content. Read the full report on the agricultural crisis.
Amritsar farmers held a large motorcycle rally to mobilize support for their January 16 dharna. The protest demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
FCV tobacco farmers from Andhra Pradesh urge PM Modi & CM Naidu to review a steep excise hike, fearing a severe livelihood crisis and price crash. Read their urgent appeal.
Hundreds of potato farmers in Assam's Sadiya staged a dramatic protest by dumping tonnes of produce on NH-37, demanding fair prices and market infrastructure. Read their demands.
In drought-hit Beed, the Krishikul initiative shifted farmers to fruits, raising per-acre income from Rs 38,700 to Rs 3.93 lakh. Experts urge govt to replicate this success nationally to truly augment farmers' incomes. Read more.
KPCC spokesperson Lakshmana met Mysuru DC, urging timely compensation for farmers facing crop loss from elephants & wildlife. Read the full story on the critical issue.
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
BKU leader Rattan Mann calls 2025 a year of suffering for Haryana farmers due to multi-crore paddy, bajra, moong procurement scams and govt inaction. Farmers urged to unite and fight.
BKU State President Rattan Mann alleges multi-thousand-crore scams in paddy, bajra & moong procurement exploited Haryana farmers in 2025. Read how govt silence fueled the crisis.
Farmers in Ludhiana, Punjab, are gearing up for a complete district-level strike on January 16 to protest unmet demands. Read about their plans and the expected impact.
Hundreds protest in Belagavi against the VB-G-Ram-G Bill, calling it anti-farmer and anti-labour. They demand withdrawal, citing threats to MGNREGA and job security. Read more.
Stakeholders meeting in Thanjavur addresses samba paddy procurement. Farmers seek solutions for staff, machines, and bags. Over 4.7k centres to open for the season.
Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.
A sharp crash in potato prices in Haryana's Karnal mandi has left farmers in distress. The BKU urges the state government to intervene and procure potatoes to prevent heavy losses. Read more.