The Punjab government has signed an agreement with the eGovernments (eGov) Foundation to build a first of its kind fiscal information exchange platform to enable better management of public finance in the State. The platform will facilitate real-time availability of financial information to stakeholders for data-driven and efficient deployment of public funds and policy making. … [Read more...] about Punjab to build first of its kind fiscal information exchange platform
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Why women farmers cannot be left out of the protests against the new farm laws
“Our only source of livelihood is our land. If it is taken away from us, what will we be left with,” asks Charanjeet, whose family of five depends on the yearly income of ₹50,000 per acre they earn from leasing out their 12-acre holding after Charanjeet’s husband suffered a spinal cord injury. She is particularly worried about the lack of a legal redress mechanism in case of contract failures. Women farmers will face a particularly weak bargaining position as they cannot afford the time or financial resources for legal fights. … [Read more...] about Why women farmers cannot be left out of the protests against the new farm laws
11th round of talks end; government hints no more talks, asks farm leaders to reconsider proposal for suspending three farm laws
In a full general body meeting on Thursday, Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of the protesting unions, rejected the government's proposal. "A full repeal of three central farm Acts and enacting a legislation for remunerative MSP for all farmers were reiterated as the pending demands of the movement," the Morcha said in a statement. … [Read more...] about 11th round of talks end; government hints no more talks, asks farm leaders to reconsider proposal for suspending three farm laws
With 14,256 fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,06,39,684
IMAGE: A healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment collects a swab sample from an artist during a media preview of tableaux participating in the Republic Day parade amidst the spread of the coronavirus in New Delhi. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters … [Read more...] about With 14,256 fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,06,39,684
Man handed over to Haryana police for alleged conspiracy to kill farmer leaders being quizzed
A man presented before reporters on the night of Janaury 22 by protesting farmer leaders at the Singhu border alleging a conspiracy to kill four of them and create disturbance during their proposed tractor parade in Delhi on January 26, is being quizzed by the Haryana police in Sonipat, officials said on January 23. … [Read more...] about Man handed over to Haryana police for alleged conspiracy to kill farmer leaders being quizzed
