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Hanumangarh Ethanol Plant Relocates After Farmer Agitation

A major Rs 450-crore ethanol project in Hanumangarh is set to relocate to Madhya Pradesh following intense farmer protests over pollution fears. The move halts a key investment in Rajasthan's green fuel sector. Read the full story.

Farmer dies after plea at Amaravati land pooling meeting

A 70-year-old farmer collapsed and died after pleading his case at a grama sabha in Mandadam village. The meeting addressed grievances over the land pooling scheme for road widening in Andhra Pradesh's capital region.

Rajasthan to enact strict law against water theft

Rajasthan govt announces new stringent law to prevent water theft and ensure equitable distribution. Major projects like ERCP worth Rs 9400 crore underway to address scarcity. Read more.

Farmer Sells Kidney to Repay Rs 74 Lakh Debt in Maharashtra

A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.

2,809 Farmer Suicides in Karnataka Since 2023-24

HD Kumaraswamy discloses a tragic toll of 2,809 farmer suicides in Karnataka since the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting unfulfilled loan promises. Read the full report on the deepening agrarian crisis.

Farmers Protest Hanumangarh Ethanol Plant, Internet Suspended

Farmer leaders from Punjab, Haryana, and other states will join a major protest in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh on December 17 against a proposed ethanol plant, citing severe groundwater depletion fears. Internet services have been suspended.

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