Punjab CM Once Again Seeks One-Time Farm Debt Waiver From Centre to Avoid “Socio-Economic Unrest”

May 18, 2018

Punjab government's requests for Centre's support for extending helping hands to debt-burdened farmers of the state is falling to deaf ears. Yet, Punjab CM seems to be hopeful that the Centre would listen to his pleas.

16,606 Farm Suicides in 15 years in Punjab; 87% Deaths Owing to Debt: Report

January 11, 2018

Punjab saw 16,606 farm suicides during 2000-2015, reveals data compiled by three universities — worrisome indeed, especially at a time when debt-trapped farmers are at the brink.

16,606 Farm Suicides in 15 years in Punjab; 87% Deaths Owing to Debt: Report

January 11, 2018

Punjab saw 16,606 farm suicides during 2000-2015, reveals data compiled by three universities — worrisome indeed, especially at a time when debt-trapped farmers are at the brink.

State Level Committee Dissatisfied With Indebtedness Relief, Issues Directions To DCs To Clear Backlog By Jan 2018

December 18, 2017

Taking a strict note of pendency in forwarding the cases of rendering Indebtness Relief to the kin of farmers and farm labourers affected by suicides

More than 50 Farmers Committed Suicides in Punjab in past 30 days: BKU

November 14, 2017

Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta - Ugrahan) has released a report revealing that in the past 30 days 57 farmers had committed suicide across the state of Punjab.

More than 50 Farmers Committed Suicides in Punjab in past 30 days: BKU

November 14, 2017

Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta - Ugrahan) has released a report revealing that in the past 30 days 57 farmers had committed suicide across the state of Punjab.

Landless Labourer Suffered The Most Due To Farm Crisis, Dwells Pbi University Report

November 10, 2017

As per the study report released by the Punjabi University on Thursday the agrarian crisis in the state has more impact on landless farm labourers.

Farmers’ Struggle: Punjab Govt. rides on judicial directions; Heavy Security in Patiala to prevent Farmers’ agitation

September 22, 2017

Update on Farmers' Struggle in Punjab: Punjab Government rides on judicial directions as Heavy Security deployed in Patiala to prevent Farmers' agitation.

Joint Press Conference by Farmers’ Unions of Punjab: Kisan Bodies Warn Agitation on Farmers’ Issues

July 18, 2017

Four Farmers' bodies that are operative in Punjab on Tuesday (July 18) held a joint meeting at Punjab Kisan Bhawan, Chandigarh. Leaders of Farmers' Unions addressed a joint press conference after this meetings.