Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday (Oct 24) said farmers will resort to a road blockade at a few places in Punjab for an indefinite period from October 26 to protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and other issues.

Pandher said the "chakka jam" for an indefinite period will be held at one place each in Sangrur and Moga districts and at Phagwara and Batala. 
 
He told reporters here that the farmers will protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and lifting, the DAP fertiliser supplies not being adequate, besides over the stubble-burning issue.

He said "red entries" have been made in the farm records of farmers burning stubble and cases slapped on them.

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"These four points will be blocked for an indefinite period. We can block the entire Punjab, but we still want to give time to the government.... Otherwise we will be forced to fight a do-or-die battle," the farmer leader said.

Pandher, who was talking to reporters here, during which some leaders of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) were also present, blamed the Punjab government as well as the BJP-led Centre for the farmers' plight.

Paddy lifting from "mandis" (wholesale markets) in Punjab is hit after the state rice millers refused to mill the paddy till their demands were met.

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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, urging him to address the issues of the state's rice millers.

While the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre for not evacuating the foodgrain stock in the state to create sufficient space for storing fresh crops, the opposition? Congress and Akali Dal have slammed the Mann government for the slow paddy procurement and lifting.

Hitting out at the AAP, Pandher said neither Arvind Kejriwal nor any of his leaders are speaking out over the farmers' plight.

"When Kejriwal was arrested (earlier this year), all the Punjab AAP MLAs went to Delhi to express solidarity. Can't they march now for the sake of farmers?" he asked.

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Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday (Oct 24) said farmers will resort to a road blockade at a few places in Punjab for an indefinite period from October 26 to protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and other issues.

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday (Oct 24) said farmers will resort to a road blockade at a few places in Punjab for an indefinite period from October 26 to protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and other issues. Pandher said the "chakka jam" for an indefinite period will be held at one place each in Sangrur and Moga districts and at Phagwara and Batala. He told reporters here that the farmers will protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and lifting, the DAP fertiliser supplies not being adequate, besides over the stubble-burning issue. He said "red entries" have been made in the farm records of farmers burning stubble and cases slapped on them. Also Read | Indian Home Minister Amit Shah assures Jammu and Kashmir statehood to CM Abdullah "These four points will be blocked for an indefinite period. We can block the entire Punjab, but we still want to give time to the government.... Otherwise we will be forced to fight a do-or-die battle," the farmer leader said. Pandher, who was talking to reporters here, during which some leaders of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) were also present, blamed the Punjab government as well as the BJP-led Centre for the farmers' plight. Paddy lifting from "mandis" (wholesale markets) in Punjab is hit after the state rice millers refused to mill the paddy till their demands were met. Also Read | Bar association upset over Supreme Court's new 'Lady Justice' statue, calls it 'radical change' Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, urging him to address the issues of the state's rice millers. While the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre for not evacuating the foodgrain stock in the state to create sufficient space for storing fresh crops, the opposition? Congress and Akali Dal have slammed the Mann government for the slow paddy procurement and lifting. Hitting out at the AAP, Pandher said neither Arvind Kejriwal nor any of his leaders are speaking out over the farmers' plight. "When Kejriwal was arrested (earlier this year), all the Punjab AAP MLAs went to Delhi to express solidarity. Can't they march now for the sake of farmers?" he asked. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

‘Tardy’ paddy procurement: Indian farmers to protest, block roads in Punjab on Saturday

Authorities on Tuesday (Oct 22) said that at least 16 farmers in India’s northern state of Haryana were arrested&nbsp;for illegally burning paddy stubble, a practice that contributes to severe air pollution in the region around New Delhi at the onset of winter.&nbsp;

New Delhi, India’s national capital battles with pollution during the onset of winters as temperatures fall, air traps smoke, vehicle emissions, and construction dust, most of which travels from the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana. Delhi has been ranked as the world’s most polluted capital for four years continuously by Swiss group IQAir. Several times, the national capital has had to close its schools and halt construction projects for brief periods to tackle the problem.&nbsp;

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As per the news agency Reuters, Haryana’s Kaithal police said that 22 complaints of stubble burning have been registered till now, and 16 farmers have been arrested. However, those arrested have been released on bail because it is a bailable offence, said Birbhan, the deputy superintendent of police.&nbsp;

As per local media, investigations have been launched on almost 100 farmers across Haryana, and fines have been imposed on over 300 farmers. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded “very poor” air on Tuesday morning, with an AQI of 320. It was the second-most polluted city in the world after Lahore on Tuesday, as per the live ranking on IQAir’s website.&nbsp;

Delhi’s environment ministry informed that Delhi’s daily average AQI is likely to stay ‘Very Poor” in (300-400) for a few days because of unfavourable climatic conditions.&nbsp;

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The authorities have ordered water sprinkling on roads to handle dust, and higher parking fees to discourage personal car use and encourage public bus and metro services.&nbsp;

Environmentalist Vimlendu Jha said these measures are inadequate. He said, "These are only emergency measures...This air pollution mitigation needs a long-term comprehensive solution rather than these ad hoc measures.”&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Authorities on Tuesday (Oct 22) said that at least 16 farmers in India’s northern state of Haryana were arrested for illegally burning paddy stubble, a practice that contributes to severe air pollution in the region around New Delhi at the onset of winter.

Authorities on Tuesday (Oct 22) said that at least 16 farmers in India’s northern state of Haryana were arrested for illegally burning paddy stubble, a practice that contributes to severe air pollution in the region around New Delhi at the onset of winter. New Delhi, India’s national capital battles with pollution during the onset of winters as temperatures fall, air traps smoke, vehicle emissions, and construction dust, most of which travels from the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana. Delhi has been ranked as the world’s most polluted capital for four years continuously by Swiss group IQAir. Several times, the national capital has had to close its schools and halt construction projects for brief periods to tackle the problem. Also Read | Ripudaman Singh Malik’s assassins plead guilty to second-degree murder in Canadian court As per the news agency Reuters, Haryana’s Kaithal police said that 22 complaints of stubble burning have been registered till now, and 16 farmers have been arrested. However, those arrested have been released on bail because it is a bailable offence, said Birbhan, the deputy superintendent of police. As per local media, investigations have been launched on almost 100 farmers across Haryana, and fines have been imposed on over 300 farmers. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded “very poor” air on Tuesday morning, with an AQI of 320. It was the second-most polluted city in the world after Lahore on Tuesday, as per the live ranking on IQAir’s website. Delhi’s environment ministry informed that Delhi’s daily average AQI is likely to stay ‘Very Poor” in (300-400) for a few days because of unfavourable climatic conditions. Also Read | GRAP Stage II implemented in Delhi-NCR to combat pollution. What does it mean? The authorities have ordered water sprinkling on roads to handle dust, and higher parking fees to discourage personal car use and encourage public bus and metro services. Environmentalist Vimlendu Jha said these measures are inadequate. He said, "These are only emergency measures...This air pollution mitigation needs a long-term comprehensive solution rather than these ad hoc measures.” (With inputs from agencies)

16 farmers arrested in India’s Haryana for illegally burning paddy stubble

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that paddy farmers in the state will get a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal for the crop.

Till last year, the government was giving a bonus of Rs 200 per quintal for paddy, the key Kharif crop.

"The previous government gave bonus only around the time of elections. But, the BJP-led government gave Rs 200 bonus per quintal for paddy crop every year, irrespective of polls," Fadnavis said addressing a gathering at Sakoli taluka in Bhandara district on Saturday.

"There is a demand for a hike in paddy crop bonus. The government has decided to increase the bonus from Rs 200to Rs 500 per quintal," he added.

To woo distressed farmers ahead of the general polls, the NDA government at the Centre had last year hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy by a sharp Rs 200 per quintal for the 2018-19 crop year.

With that decision, the MSP of paddy (common grade) was increased to Rs 1,750 per quintal.

Meanwhile, Fadnavis also said that no lease will be recovered for fishing in lakes up to 500-hectare area.

Also, fishing contracts will be allocated only to fishing cooperative societies, he said.&nbsp;

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that paddy farmers in the state will get a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal for the crop. Till last year, the government was giving a bonus of Rs 200 per quintal for paddy, the key Kharif crop.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that paddy farmers in the state will get a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal for the crop. Till last year, the government was giving a bonus of Rs 200 per quintal for paddy, the key Kharif crop. "The previous government gave bonus only around the time of elections. But, the BJP-led government gave Rs 200 bonus per quintal for paddy crop every year, irrespective of polls," Fadnavis said addressing a gathering at Sakoli taluka in Bhandara district on Saturday. "There is a demand for a hike in paddy crop bonus. The government has decided to increase the bonus from Rs 200to Rs 500 per quintal," he added. To woo distressed farmers ahead of the general polls, the NDA government at the Centre had last year hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy by a sharp Rs 200 per quintal for the 2018-19 crop year. With that decision, the MSP of paddy (common grade) was increased to Rs 1,750 per quintal. Meanwhile, Fadnavis also said that no lease will be recovered for fishing in lakes up to 500-hectare area. Also, fishing contracts will be allocated only to fishing cooperative societies, he said.

Maharashtra farmers to get Rs 500 per quintal paddy bonus: CM Devendra Fadnavis

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