Mysore/Mysuru: “Urging for the implementation of their demands and also to extend their support to the agitation being held at New Delhi by Kisan Samyukta Morcha, farmers will stage a torch light procession across the State,” said the President of Federation of Farmers Associations Kurubur Shantakumar at a press conference addressed at Jaladarshini Guest House…
Farmers to take out Mahasangama rally at Delhi on Feb. 13
January 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of farmer demands, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha will take out Mahasangama rally at New Delhi on Feb. 13. Announcing this at a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here recently, Dakshina Bharat Samyukta Kisan Morcha convener Kurubur Shantakumar said that farmers had staged a year-long stir near New Delhi seeking fulfilment of…
Surgarcane growers seek fulfilment of demands: CM to convene meeting on Nov. 29
November 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Sugarcane farmers, led by State Sugarcane Growers Association President Kurubur Shantakumar, met CM Siddharamaiah at the latter’s Ramakrishnanagar residence yesterday and submitted a memorandum seeking solutions to their problems. Speaking to the media after meeting the CM, Kururbur Shantakumar said that they discussed their problems with the CM and also pointed out to him…
Farmers meet Union Minister in New Delhi over Cauvery row
October 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A delegation of Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti, led by farmer leader and Karnataka Sugarcane Growers Association President Kurubur Shantakumar, met Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekawat at New Delhi recently and presented him a memorandum urging him to stay the CWMA (Cauvery Water Management Authority) order on release of Cauvery water to Tamil…
Fair price: Farmers to protest in front of CM’s residence
November 20, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Demanding a hike in FRP (Fair and Remunerative Price) for sugarcane, farmers will stage an indefinite stir in front of the residence of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at Bengaluru from Nov. 22 Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here on Friday, State Sugarcane Growers Association President Kurubur Shantakumar said that several demonstrations…
Seeking FRP for sugarcane, farmers block Nanjangud Road, stage protest
October 27, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Criticising the delay in fixing Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane by the State Government, sugarcane growers, under the banners of State Sugarcane Growers’ Association and Federation of Farmers Organisation, staged a protest on Nanjangud Road by blocking the road this morning. Their other demands included the entire process of sugarcane planting agreement,…
Delay in fixing FRP for Sugarcane: Sugarcane growers to stage Statewide protest on Oct. 27
October 25, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Criticising the delaying tactics being adopted by the State Government in fixing the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane, cane growers across the State will stage a protest against the Government by blocking roads on Oct. 27 and if the Government doesn’t respond positively even then, sugarcane growers will gherao all Deputy Commissioners’…
‘Karmayogi Kayaka Day’ by farmers on June 20 to draw PM’s attention
June 16, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: In order to draw the attention of the Prime Minister during his visit to the city for the International Day of Yoga event, farmers will observe June 20 as ‘Karmayogi Kayaka Day’ on that day and sell farm produce in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust opposite the city Law Courts Complex, demanding Minimum Support…
Round Table Conference of Raitha Parishat on Mar. 19, 20
March 17, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Sugarcane Growers’ Association President Kurubur Shantakumar has said that a Round Table Conference of Raitha Parishat (Farmers Council) will be held in Bengaluru on Mar. 19 and 20 to urge the State Government to solve various problems faced by the farmers including fixing of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural produce after which a…
Empty pot protest by farmers demanding implementation of Mekedatu project
August 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Demanding implementation of Mekedatu Project, farmers under the banner of State Sugarcane Growers Association staged a protest by carrying empty pots near Gun House Circle on Saturday. The farmers expressed anger against Tamil Nadu Government for objecting Mekedatu Project. Also, the farmers demanded that construction of the dam at Mekedatu in Kanakapura taluk should…
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