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Maharashtra government is mulling to bring in a long-term policy for drought-hit farmers which will ensure they get compensation amount commensurate to their crop losses.
Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 14:17
A debt-ridden farmer at Jalka village in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a lake.
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 12:12
A debt ridden farmer in Atrohana village in the district has allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself at his house, police said.
Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 00:46
In the wake of a sugarcane farmer committing suicide in Uttar Pradesh, BJP asked PM to provide necessary relief to cane growers in UP, Maharashtra and Karnataka and ensure that their dues are paid.
Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 22:46
Ajit Singh-led Rashtriya Lok Dal on Sunday organised "chakka jam" in several parts of Uttar Pradesh, demanding immediate beginning of sugarcane crushing by mills, remunerative price to farmers.
Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 22:00
Allahabad High Court has asked Centre and Uttar Pradesh government to file affidavits "indicating the extent to which benefits have been distributed" in Bundelkhand.
Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 15:25
Staging a dharna, BJP members on Thursday created ruckus in the Karnataka Assembly over the suicide of a sugarcane farmer as they demanded Chief Minister Siddaramaiah`s resignation blaming him for the tragedy.
Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 00:12
A depressed sugarcane farmer Wednesday committed suicide near the state secretariat here while protesting against non-payment of arrears by a sugar mill, police said.
Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 18:53
At least two farmers committed suicide in Odisha following crop failure, their families said Friday.
Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 15:57
Several widows of farmers, who had earlier committed suicide in Maharashtra`s Vidarbha region, observed a "Black Diwali" this time in Yavatmal district.
Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 15:44
A 42-year-old farmer allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in Fatehpur area of the district.
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