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Punjab bandh today: Over 220 trains affected, 157 cancelled and several rescheduled

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Punjab bandh today: Farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. Punjab bandh: The ongoing bandh in Punjab has caused significant disruptions in rail services across the state. According to official reports, as many as 221 trains have been affected with 157 of them getting cancelled and 14 being rescheduled. The bandh was announced last week by both groups, which have been protesting at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13. Their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces.  Vande Bharat Express among cancelled trains The protesting farmers will block rail tracks from 7 am to 4 pm at several locations, thus disrupting the movement of passenger and goods trains. In view of this, the Northern Railways has cancelled 157 trains, including ...

Farmers' Protests In Delhi Today Demanding MSP Guarantee, Other Key Reforms; Major Traffic Curbs In Place

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Farmers, under the banners of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (a non-political organisation) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), have been protesting at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13, after their attempt to march to Delhi was blocked by security forces. From December 6 onwards, more farmers are expected to join the protest, with the march taking place daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The protesting farmers will spend the night on the road. Farmers' Demands Speaking to the media on Sunday, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) leader Sarwan Singh Pandher highlighted that the farmers have been protesting at Shambhu and Khanauri for 293 days. He criticised the BJP-led government for not engaging in any talks with the farmers since February 18. Pandher accused the Centre of avoiding dialogue and reiterated that the farmers are rejecting contract farming, instead demanding a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of crops. #WATCH | Po...

Kisan Andolan: High Court raised questions on stopping farmers in Haryana, gave these instructions to the government regarding the protest

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Farmer Protest: Internet services were suspended in many districts of Haryana due to the march of agitating farmers coming towards Delhi from Punjab and Haryana. New Delhi: Farmer Protest:  Farmers traveling from Punjab and Haryana towards Delhi are being stopped in Haryana. Its discussion reached the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Regarding which the High Court has made an important comment. On Tuesday, Punjab-Haryana High Court said that the government should ensure a place for the farmers to protest. The High Court said that the protesting people are Indian citizens and they have the right to move freely in the country. The High Court will hear this case again on 15 February (Thursday). The High Court has also asked Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Central Government to file a status report in this matter. Along with this, Punjab and Haryana High Court has also asked Delhi Government to form a party in this matter. Punjab-Haryana High Court gave suggestion Let us tell you that d...