Farmer

A security supervisor at Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) faced suspension for denying entry to a farmer based on his traditional attire, prompting swift condemnation. BMRCL's Managing Director intervened, emphasizing fair treatment for all passengers. The incident underscores BMRCL's commitment to inclusivity.

An incident at Bengaluru Metro's Rajajinagar station sparked outrage as a farmer was denied entry due to his attire being deemed too dirty. Despite pleas, staff insisted on "proper attire." When a passenger intervened, they were escorted away. Social media outcry led to the hashtag #BMRCLMetroOnlyForVIPs, criticizing preferential treatment.

To manage the expected traffic disruptions, the Noida Police has outlined specific measures in their traffic advisory. Commuters traveling from Chilla border to Delhi are advised to use the Sector 14A flyover via Golchakkar Chowk Sector-15.

The decision to restore mobile internet services was met with relief by the residents of the affected districts. Kamal, a resident of Ambala, expressed gratitude, stating that the return of mobile internet services after a prolonged hiatus was a significant relief for the community.

Protesting farmers will stay put on the Punjab-Haryana border until February 29, when their next announcement about the agitation will be made. Today, the farmers are set to hold a candle march, while seminars have been planned for Sunday.
 

A police officer was injured Friday in a pitched battle between protesting farmers and cops in Khedi Chwpata in Haryana's Hisar.  The violence - in which tear gas shells were fired and police resorted to a lathi charge, while protesters threw stones - broke after the farmers were stopped from marching to Khanauri on the Punjab border.
 

During the presentation of the budget for the 2024-25 financial year, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar also announced a waiver of interest and penalty on certain crop loans.

Highlighting the government's apparent lack of action, Pandher criticized the officials for their ambiguous stance on investigating the incident's location, either in Punjab or Haryana. He accused officers of committing brutal acts, firing live bullets, and deploying gases and rubber bullets against farmers.

In a recent controversy, AAP MLA Ranbir Singh finds himself in hot water as a viral video captures him engaging in abusive behavior and misconduct towards farmers, raising concerns and sparking a heated debate within the party cadres.

A six-acre coffee plantation in Bigganahalli village was ravaged by fire allegedly caused by negligent placement of power line poles by MESCOM. Local farmer Tejas Gowda suffered significant losses, despite a decade of appeals to relocate the poles for safety, leaving the agricultural community devastated.

Approximately 30 percent of the area has been impacted by drought, leaving farmers struggling to protect their cardamom plants by watering the plants, using green nets, and creating shade to shield them from harsh weather conditions.

The Narendra Modi government proposed a pioneering strategy during discussions with farm unions in Punjab, aiming to address agricultural and ecological challenges in the state. Despite potential benefits, the proposal faced resistance from farm unions prioritizing short-term gains

 Farmers’ protest has been suspended for two days after a protester died of head injury at Khanauri border today. Several farmers were also injured as the Haryana Police dropped tear gas shells at the Shambhu and Khanauri border. 

Speculations are rife within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the potential return of Navjot Singh Sidhu and the party's consideration of fielding former cricketer Yuvraj Singh from the Gurdaspur parliamentary constituency

The farmers are expressing their displeasure towards the police for their handling of the situation. During a meeting with the CEO, the farmers demanded the withdrawal of what they claim to be a false case.