Karnataka Government announces loan waiver for farmers

Bengaluru, Jul 5 (IBNS): Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday announced a loan waiver scheme for farmers, in keeping with his electoral promise, made last month, reports said.

Krishi Vigyan Kendras must act as bridge between scientists and farmers: Vice President Naidu

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the Krishi Vigyan Kendras must act as a bridge between scientists and farmers in providing knowledge and latest farming techniques to farmers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address farmers at 'Krishi Unnati Mela' at IARI on March 17

New Delhi, Mar 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual 'Krishi Unnati Mela' at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, IARI Pusa campus in the capital on Mar 17.

Doctor wants his son to be a doctor, but why a farmer desperate for his son to be a Class-IV employee, asks Naidu

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): Vice President M.Venkaiah Naidu has stressed on the need to address distress situation, inherited over the years, in farm sector on priority and make farming a remunerative activity.

Modi government is ignoring farmers: Rahul Gandhi

Banswara, July 19 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Centre and said it is not concerned about the demands of the poor farmers of the nation.

Farmers were being exploited and oppressed in different ways under Khurki and Teenkathiya systems, says Radha Mohan Singh

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Radha Mohan Singh said that there is no other example in the human civilisation about the war waged by the farmers in a peaceful way against the oppression and injustice of the Britisher under the leadership of Gandhiji.

Rahul Gandhi greets nation on Pongal, Makar Sankranti and Bihu

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Pongal, Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu.

Inter State Council Meeting: Kejriwal demands loan waiver for farmers

New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): Attending the Inter State Council Meeting, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he demanded that loans of all farmers be waived by the Centre.