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Akhilesh Yadav addresses rally in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur, Feb 15 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said that the Samajwadi Party government in the sate has done tremendous jobs for the poor, farmers and women at all levels. He said that such work and development strategies as devised by the SP government was never in any other party’s agenda.

Feb 15, 2014

Rahul mocks Modi, says 'respect chai wallas, taxi drivers, farmers, not those who fool us'

Bardoli, Feb 8 (ANI): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday mocked Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi saying that a person who deceives everyone cannot be respected. He said that we need to respect everyone but not a person who makes a fool of us.

Feb 8, 2014

Thai farmers protest in new challenge to PM

Dozens of Thai rice farmers mount a protest in the capital Bangkok in the latest show of public anger against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's embattled government. Duration: 00:41

Feb 6, 2014

Indonesians back to work in shadow of volcano

After an eruption that killed 15 at the weekend Mount Sinabung continues to spew smoke into the sky as Indonesian farmers return to work. Duration: 00:33

Feb 4, 2014

Maoists set ablaze vehicles in Jharkhand

Ramgarh, Feb 04 (ANI): Maoists set ablaze vehicles in Jharkhand instilling fear among the villagers, while the driver of the burnt trucks claimed that rebels were armed. Around 15 to 20 armed rebels attacked the drivers and set their vehicles on fire in Ramgarh district. A driver, Mahesh Bediya said that the incident took place at 3.00 AM. Maoists say they are fighting for the rights of poor farmers and landless labourers. Thousands have been killed in the insurgency since the late 1960s.

Feb 4, 2014

Narendra Modi has no idea about UP, considers himself master of Gujarat: SP

Lucknow, Feb 02 (ANI): Reacting at Narendra Modi’s Meerut rally on Sunday, Samajwadi Party leader Rajendra Chaudhary said that Modi has no idea and knowledge about Uttar Pradesh and considers himself as the master of Gujarat. He said that SP and Mulayam Singh Yadav has always worked for the welfare of poor and farmers in the state. Chaudhary also said that unlike Gujarat riot which took place under Modi’s rule, SP government works equally for the welfare of all religion and with brotherhood.

Feb 2, 2014

Krishi Mela highlights the commendable work of farmers and agriculture department in Manipur

Manipur, Jan 31 (ANI): A four-day long state level Krishi Mela was recently organised by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency in collaboration with the State Agriculture Department at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen in Imphal. Addressing the event, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam stressed on the need for the introduction of modern agriculture techniques. Around 37 stalls from concerned departments and progressive farmers showcased their products and achievements. Technical sessions for farmers were also conducted as part of the fair. In the last five to six years, the directorate of Agriculture along with the horticulture Department, Fisheries directorate, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry directorate has been trying to boost production in the state to meet the food demands.

Jan 31, 2014

Badalta Manzar (June 13, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

Over 2000 cricket enthusiasts from across the state attended trials at different venues for a local cricket league. Kulan village consists of more than 200 families and has a public health centre which is affected by the non-availability of doctors. In a bid to boost the agriculture sector the state govt. had distributed Kissan credit cards (KCC) among farmers.

Jan 30, 2014

Badalta Manzar (Nov 14, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is hosting the 2013-2014 Ranji matches that are being played between the host team and the team of Goa. The Ranji Match is being played in valley after a long time as the only stadium in valley was under renovation. Other side, the delay in construction of Kandi irrigation canal in district Doda irks the farmers who are living around this canal. Locals allege that the construction agency is using sub standard material in constructing this canal. Beyond this, the saffron growth this year is grim due to lack of rainfall at proper time.

Jan 22, 2014

Police arrest Maoist in rebel infested Jharkhand

Latehar, Jan 17 (ANI): The police arrested a Maoist and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions after a joint combing operation with paramilitary force in Jharkhand. The joint operation was carried out by police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Deputy Auxiliary Police (DAP) at the rebel hideout in Latehar district of the state. Maoists say they are fighting for the rights of poor farmers and landless labourers. However, thousands have been killed in the insurgency since the late 1960s.

Jan 17, 2014

Alleged Maoists kill two farmers in Odisha

Odisha, Jan 10 (ANI): Suspected Maoists in Koraput district of Odisha killed two farmers after an alleged civil dispute. The farmers were attacked at their paddy threshing field in Bagem village about 3 kms from Narayanpatna block. The bodies of Siba Habika (60) and Linga Habika (30) were found with their throats slit. Police suspected personal enmity to be the cause behind the murders, but the villagers suspect that this is the brutality of Maoist who dominate the area. On Monday, the armed rebels had also attacked two villagers from Balipeta village in Narayanpatna block after branding them as police informers.

Jan 10, 2014

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Mikhail Kalashnikov is No More: Tribute to the Man Who Made AK47

Mikhail Kalashnikov, designer of the world famous assault rifle, AK47, died in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, on Monday. He was 94.

Dec 24, 2013

Coca or peace: the Colombian farmers' dilemma

Many Colombian farmers say the only way they can support their families is by growing coca. Duration: 02:56

Dec 20, 2013

Gaza struggles to recover after brutal winter storm

In the Gaza Strip, Palestinian farmers lament the loss of crops due to a brutal winter storm that flooded fields. Electricity was also affected by the torrential rains in the already energy-starved enclave ruled by Hamas. Duration: 00:48

Dec 17, 2013

UP Govt. has taken decisions in sugarcane farmers' interest: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, Dec 07 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the Samajwadi Party (SP) has kept the interests of sugarcane farmers in mind while taking decisions. He also added that sugar mills have incurred heavy losses as sugar prices have consistently gone down.

Dec 7, 2013

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