Jal Jeevan, Ayushman Bharat among schemes likely to gain pace in BengalWest Bengal's center-state relations are set to improve. Stalled central schemes are expected to restart soon. Funds for rural development,...
10 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
West Bengal’s Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power...
09 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
BJP gains in Bengal may accelerate reforms push amid economic headwindsThe dominant National Democratic Alliance constituent at the Centre has registered its maiden victory in West Bengal, retained Assam and Pu...
05 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march enters day 5; BKU (Ugrahan) organises protests out BJP leaders' homesProtesting farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, have resumed their agitation on the fifth day of the 'Delhi Chalo' march, with plans to...
17 Feb, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
Gramin Bharat Bandh: Will government offices remain shut on Feb 16?The upcoming Bharat Bandh on February 16, called by farmers and workers, is expected to impact daily life. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has ur...
15 Feb, 2024, 01.28 PM IST
Farmer groups to observe 'Bharat Bandh' on Feb 16: Rakesh TikaitFarmer leader Rakesh Tikait announced a 'Bharat Bandh' on February 16, urging farmers, traders, and transporters to observe a work strike i...
24 Jan, 2024, 03.46 PM IST
PM to launch urea bags under 'Bharat' brand, release 12th tranche of PM-KISAN funds on Oct 17Under the PM-KISAN, launched in February 2019, eligible farmers are provided a benefit of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of R...
15 Oct, 2022, 04.07 PM IST
'They want to follow Taliban': BKU-Bhanu chief slams Rakesh Tikait on Bharat Bandh"They (Rakesh Tikait) call themselves 'Kisan neta and then announce Bharat Bandh, which affects economy and farmers. How does it even benef...
27 Sep, 2021, 06.41 PM IST
AAP extends support to farmers call for Bharat BandhThe farmers union said they will observe Bharat Bandh on September 27 against the Centre's three farm laws.
25 Sep, 2021, 07.57 PM IST
Bank officers' union extends support to 'Bharat Bandh' call by farmers on September 27AIBOC requested the government to re-open dialogue with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on their demands and rescind the three contentious farm l...
22 Sep, 2021, 10.14 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Demonstrations held in Bundelkhand, no impact on traffic and marketsNormal traffic was seen on the roads in Banda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Mahoba and Lalitpur districts of the region, where movement of vehicle...
26 Mar, 2021, 05.10 PM IST
'#Aaj_Bharat_Bandh_Hai': Plough, tractor trend on Twitter as farmers protest in solidarityA nationwide agitation was held on the call of 'December 8 Kisan Mahaandolan' as protesting farmers vociferously reiterated their demand of...
08 Dec, 2020, 05.25 PM IST
Protesting farmers say got MSP this kharif season; worry if they will get after 4-5 yearsWhile most of the protesting farmers are demanding for repeal of all three new farm laws enacted by the central government, but their conce...
30 Nov, 2020, 09.13 PM IST
Farmers to go on strike on January 8 and 9The AIKS's Gramin Bharat bandh has been supported by the Bhumi Adhikar Sabha, an outfit demanding land for poor farmers for agricultural pu...
18 Dec, 2018, 10.17 PM IST
- Bharat Kisan Union to launch agitation against government
It threatened to launch an agitation against the government to protest against non-implementation of the Swaminathan Commission report.
08 Jan, 2015, 02.29 AM IST
Farmers seek permission from PM to sell organs to repay debtsThe farmers' group who held a rally at Kurukshetra yesterday held placards displaying a rate list of their organs.
06 Aug, 2013, 03.09 PM IST
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi interview candidates; BKU stages protest nearbyBKU activists staged protest against erratic power supply where Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi interviewed candidates.
24 Jul, 2013, 03.44 PM IST