Punjab

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Punjab Industry on Edge as Farmers Protest Against Farm Laws Persist

Bharatiya Kisan Union - BKU Ugrahan - Farmers' Protests - Minimum Support Price - Punjab Housefed - Punjab Industry

Punjab's industry faces challenges as farmers continue their protests against farm laws, causing disruptions and rail blockades. Stay updated with the latest developments in the region.

The Punjab industry is facing significant challenges due to the prolonged protests against the farm laws, leading to disruptions and hardships for businesses in the region. The standoff between farmers and the government has resulted in rail blockades, with various farmer groups organizing protests and demanding a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price.

The tensions between Punjab and Haryana have escalated, with Punjab objecting to drones and teargas firing by Haryana in its boundary. The ongoing protests have led to disruptions in rail traffic, affecting the daily lives and businesses in the region. Internet services have been suspended in certain parts of Punjab, further aggravating the situation.

On the other hand, the Punjab Housefed faced fines for failing to refund payments for a flat, causing distress to buyers. Amid the ongoing standoff, farmer leaders are engaging in talks with the government to address their demands and grievances. The protests have garnered national attention, with discussions and meetings being held to resolve the impasse.

In an interesting turn of events, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee postponed her Punjab tour, showcasing solidarity with the protests. Additionally, three Union ministers held closed-door meetings ahead of engaging with farmer leaders, indicating efforts to find a resolution. The protests are set to continue, with farmers vowing to persist until their demands are met, highlighting the resilience and determination of the agrarian community.

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Punjab industry on edge as farmers take to the streets (Hindustan Times)

The Punjab industry was hit hard by the 13-month-long stir against the farm laws, and the disruptions caused by the standoff between farmers' Delhi Chalo ...

Punjab objects to Hry drones, teargas firing in its boundary (Times of India)

Read the latest news on Punjab's objection to Haryana drones and teargas firing in its boundary. Stay informed with the latest updates.

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Rail traffic in Punjab, Haryana to be hit tomorrow (The Indian Express)

BKU Ugrahan and BKU Dakaunda (Dhaner faction) have announced a rail roko in Punjab on Thursday from 12 noon to 4 pm.

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Farmers' protest Day 3: Centre to hold talks again with farm leaders ... (Livemint)

A team of three Union ministers will hold a meeting with farmer leaders today to discuss their demands, including a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price ...

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Day 3 Of Protest: Rail Roko Across Punjab, Big Centre-Farmer ... (NDTV)

Amid the ongoing standoff between protesting farmers and security personnel at the Punjab-Haryana border, a panel of three Union ministers is set to engage ...

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Punjab Housefed fined for not refunding payment for flat (Hindustan Times)

Mohali man had paid the amount for a flat costing ₹14.9 lakh; Punjab Housefed later raised the final price to ₹24.46 lakh.

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Farmers to block rail traffic in Punjab (Greater Kashmir)

Chandigarh, Feb 14: In protest against firing of tear gas shells on agitating farmers on Punjab-Haryana border by the police, the Bharatiya Kisan Union ...

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Protesters stay put at Punjab border | The Navhind Times (The Navhind Times)

Chandigarh/New Delhi: Three Union ministers will meet farmer leaders in Chandigarh Thursday for another round of talks as the standoff between the protesters ...

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Farmers To Hold Talks With Govt On Day 3, Block Railway Tracks In ... (ABP Live)

Farmers Protest: Farmers are likely to sit on railway tracks in Punjab today. The protestors are also set to hold a meeting with the central government.

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Farmers Protest: Punjab & Haryana HC Adjourns Hearing To ... (Live Law)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today asked the Central and State governments to file an affidavit based on their meeting with the farmers which is ...

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Farmers' protest: Internet services suspended in parts of Punjab till ... (Deccan Herald)

Chandigarh, Feb 15 (PTI) Internet services have been suspended in certain areas of Punjab's Patiala, Sangrur and Fatehgarh Sahib districts till February 16 ...

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Delhi Chalo March day 3: Agitating farmers stage 'Rail roko' in ... (CNBCTV18)

The Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan) and BKU Dakaunda (Dhaner) had earlier announced 'rail roko' (rail blockade) across Punjab between noon and 4 pm to protest ...

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Farmers' protest: Govt suspends internet in parts of Punjab until Feb 16 (Times of India)

Internet services have been suspended in certain parts of Punjab's Patiala, Sangrur, and Fatehgarh Sahib districts until February 16 due to the ongoing ...

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Internet services suspended: Farmers' march: Internet services ... (The Economic Times)

Internet services have been suspended in parts of Punjab's Patiala, Sangrur, and Fatehgarh Sahib districts until February 16, following orders from the ...

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Punjab Agriculture: धान पर जोर ने बढ़ाया पंजाब का जल संकट, राज्य के पास ... (दैनिक जागरण)

Punjab Agriculture Land न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य की संवैधानिक गारंटी के लिए फिर से शुरू हुए विरोध-प्रदर्शनों में सबसे आगे पंजाब में किसान धान ...

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Government explains why MSP cannot be legalised, farmers remain ... (India Today)

Farmer leaders held third round of talks with Union Ministers today · Protesting farmers vowed to continue their 'Delhi Chalo' march for a third day · Farmer ...

Mamata postpones Punjab tour (Millennium Post)

Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced the postponement of her scheduled trip to Punjab.“I was supposed to go to Punjab.

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Ahead of meeting with farmers, 3 Union ministers hold closed door ... (The Indian Express)

Dilli Chalo 2.0: After the meeting, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Finance Minister Harpal Cheema reached the venue of the meeting with the agitating farmers ...

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Bharat Bandh: Punjab Farmers To Protest Tomorrow, Railways ... (Times Now)

In view of the protest in Punjab, the Indian Railways has rescheduled the diversion, short-termination, short-origination of trains.

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Farmers to stay put at Punjab-Haryana borders as deadlock persists ... (Business Standard)

Protesting farmers will stay put at the two borders of Punjab and Haryana over their various demands as the deadlock persisted despite the third round of ...

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Bharat Bandh: 3000 government buses to stay off roads today in ... (Hindustan Times)

The law, under Section 106(2)BNS, proposes stringent penalties, including a 10-year jail term and a fine of ₹7 lakh, for drivers involved in hit-and-run ...

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'Delhi Chalo' march: Farmers to stay put at Punjab-Haryana borders ... (Deccan Herald)

Chandigarh, Feb 16 (PTI) Protesting farmers will stay put at the two borders of Punjab and Haryana over their various demands as the deadlock persisted ...

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Punjab could have stopped farmers: Haryana Chief Minister (The New Indian Express)

CHANDIGARH: Facing criticism from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government over barricading the borders and using teargas and water cannons to ...

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'We appeal to PM again... not a question of Punjab or Haryana alone ... (Times of India)

India News: Amid a third round of talks with the central government ending in a stalemate, the General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee ...

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Punjab: सजा पूरी होने के बावजूद जेलों में बंद हैं 220 कैदी, समय पूर्व रिहाई ... (अमर उजाला)

पंजाब की जेलों में 220 कैदी ऐसे हैं जो स्टेट पॉलिसी के तहत समयपूर्व रिहाई के ह ...

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File affidavits on meeting with farmers: Punjab and Haryana High ... (The Tribune)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today asked the Union of India and state governments to file affidavits based on their meeting with the farmers...

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Punjab objects to Centre-imposed internet ban in three districts (Hindustan Times)

Centre suspended mobile internet in Patiala, Sangrur and Fatehgarh Sahib from Feb 12 to 16, using its special powers under Telegraph Act 1886.

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SKM bandh: Commuters left stranded as many buses stay off roads ... (Business Standard)

Commuters in Punjab faced inconvenience on Friday as many buses stayed off the roads in response to the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a 'Bharat Bandh' to ...

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Bharat Bandh LIVE Updates: Farmer dies of heart attack at Punjab ... (Hindustan Times)

Bharat Bandh LIVE Updates: Various farmers' unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), called for a Gramin Bharat Bandh, a nationwide strike, ...

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Farmers protest: Shops, commercial establishments closed in ... (Daijiworld.com)

Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS): Expressing solidarity with the protesting farmers, the employees of state-owned Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS and private public ...

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Bharat Bandh effect: Buses stay off roads in Punjab, traffic snarls in ... (The Economic Times)

Commuters in Punjab faced inconvenience as buses stayed off the roads in response to the 'Bharat Bandh' call by Samyukta Kisan Morcha.

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Bharat Bandh LIVE: Mixed response in Punjab, Haryana as markets ... (The Tribune)

Farmers to take control of toll plazas in Haryana from noon to 3 pm. The Bharatiya Kisan Union, part of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, has called for a 'Bharat ...

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SKM bandh call: Buses stay off roads in Punjab, farmers stage ... (Telegraph India)

Markets and commercial establishments at several places in the state also remained shut while farmers held demonstrations at many places and blocked ...

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Farmers protest continues as tension mounts at Punjab-Haryana ... (Livemint)

Last night's third round of negotiations didn't yield any result. Farmers protesting at the Sambhu border of Punjab and Haryana near Ambala on Friday ...

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Farmers' Bharat bandh call leaves commuters stranded as buses ... (Hindustan Times)

Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers Union are supporting the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's (SKM) bandh call. Farmers held demonstrations across ...

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West Bengal sweet shop owner hits jackpot in Punjab, wins Rs 1.5 ... (The Indian Express)

In a life-altering windfall, Arindam Kar won the grand prize of Rs 1.5 crore in the Punjab State Dear 200 Monthly Lottery Scheme, as officially announced by ...

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Punjab Civil Services Rules | Candidates May Clear Punjabi ... (Live Law)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that the candidates governed under Punjab Civil Services Rules, which prescribe matriculation ...

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Roads, Toll Plazas Shut in Punjab, Haryana as Farmers Observe ... (The Wire)

Farmers, in a statement issued by Samyukt Kisan Morcha, have vowed to intensify their stir if their demands on minimum support price, loan waiver, ...

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Police Use Tear Gas On Farmers At Punjab-Haryana Border (NDTV)

Chandigarh: Haryana Police on Friday fired tear gas shells to disperse protesting farmers when they moved towards the barricades at the Shambhu border near ...

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