News Topic:Farmers

Authorities advise farmers to suspend agricultural operations

The Meteorological Department has predicted a three-day wet spell in Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday, advising farmers to suspend chemical sprays, irrigation.

Farmers announce to call off 15-month-long protest

Farmers, who have been protesting against the farm laws (now scrapped), announced to end their protest and return to their homes on Saturday.

PM Narendra Modi announces repeal of contentious farm laws

Following protests by the country's farmers, PM Modi stated that the union government has chosen to repeal the three agricultural laws.

Bharat Bandh: Rallies, protest mark day in Jammu

Farmers on Monday blocked Jammu-Pathankot highways and other roads at many places to express support for Bharat Bandh call.

Kokarnag farmers protest against CRPF after paddy fields get inundated

After getting their paddy fields inundated due to rise in water level, several farmers staged a protest against CRPF at Vailoo Kokarnag.

Farmers in Kashmir ecstatic as vegetables earn good prices

Farmers in Kashmir, including from Pulwama district, have profited from high vegetable prices during this year's cultivation.

On SKM’s call, J&K Kissan Tehreek protests in J&K

On the call for country-wide protest day on May 26, Jammu and Kashmir Kissan Tehreek staged protest demonstrations across the region.

Jammu-based farmer leader arrested by Delhi Police for Republic Day violence

A famous farmer leader from Jammu was detained by the Delhi Police for his alleged involvement in the violence during Republic Day.

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Tourist critically injured after heavy stone hits vehicle in Anantnag

A 55-year-old tourist from Odisha was critically injured after a heavy stone rolled down a hillside and struck his vehicle near Bumzoo Shrine in Anantnag.

Police foil NC, BJP protest marches in Srinagar amid political standoff

Police and security forces stopped separate NC and BJP protest marches in Srinagar as both parties sought to press their demands over statehood and jobs.

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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

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