Tag: protesters
Build Bridges Not Walls: Rahul Gandhi On Farmers' Protest
Amid increased barricading of the spots where the farmers are sitting on protest at the Delhi Borders, the Congress has slammed the Centre for making such arrangements. ....
Myanmar's 'Black Wednesday' Stirs Global Reactions
Britain has called for an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting on Friday to discuss the fast-worsening situation in Myanmar after at least 38 protesters were killed in firing by security forces on Wednesday. ....
Protesting Farmers Sit On Railway Tracks In Punjab, Haryana; Commuters Hit
Acting on the call of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) for a six-hour nationwide 'rail roko' protest, all railway tracks in Punjab and Haryana were blocked on Monday by farmers, thus affecting the rail services. ....
SC Refuses To Entertain Plea Against Anti-encroachment Drive, Asks Petitioner To Approach HC
After the anti-encroachment drive of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) at Shaheen Bagh was halted, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea by the CPI(M) against demolition of buildings in the area and asked the petitioner to approach the Delhi High Court on the matter.....
Nadigar Sangam -- the South Indian Artistes Association -- on Wednesday said it will observe a day-long hunger strike on Friday to express solidarity with youngsters protesting against the ban on Jallikattu.....
Trump Inauguration: 6 Policemen Injured, 217 Protesters Arrested In Washington
Six police officers were injured and 217 protesters arrested after they smashed windows, damaged cars and threw rocks at security personnel near US President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on Friday in Washington D.C.....
Centre Urges People To Call Off Jallikattu Protest
Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday appealed to Jallikattu protesters in Tamil Nadu to call off their agitation.....
Hazare Seeks Roadmap On Implementation Of Demands
"I have been told the details will be given by tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. We will read it and then think about it (calling off the fast). Until there is a concrete action, I will not stop my fast."....
Five Militants, Five Civilians Killed In Kashmir
Security forces on Sunday killed five militants, including an assistant professor of Kashmir University who had joined their ranks, leading to major street protests that claimed another five civilian lives, officials said.....
Tension Runs High Near Delhi Police Headquarters, More Protesters Gather
Several students and social activists gathered at the Delhi Police headquarters near ITO in response to an emergency protest demonstration call given by the JNU students' union, here on Sunday.....
