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As they sow, so they weep — Ground Report from flood-hit villages in Haryana
As they sow, so they weep — Ground Report from flood-hit villages in Haryana

By Brijendra Dubey

In the villages of Ambala in Haryana, the floodwaters have receded but the real disaster is unfolding now. There is a blanket of malba on the once green paddy fields. Kharif sowing has to be repeated and seed costs have shot up.

In the villages of Ambala in Haryana, the floodwaters have receded but the real disaster is unfolding now. There is a blanket of malba on the once green paddy fields. Kharif sowing has to be repeated and seed costs have shot up.

As they sow, so they weep — Ground Report from flood-hit villages in Haryana
As they sow, so they weep — Ground Report from flood-hit villages in Haryana

By Gaon Connection

In the villages of Ambala in Haryana, the floodwaters have receded but the real disaster is unfolding now. There is a blanket of malba on the once green paddy fields. Kharif sowing has to be repeated and seed costs have shot up.

In the villages of Ambala in Haryana, the floodwaters have receded but the real disaster is unfolding now. There is a blanket of malba on the once green paddy fields. Kharif sowing has to be repeated and seed costs have shot up.

Farmers’ Protest: Farmers detained in Haryana released; meeting with the govt expected tomorrow
Farmers’ Protest: Farmers detained in Haryana released; meeting with the govt expected tomorrow

By Brijendra Dubey

The farmers’ agitation, demanding compensation for the losses they faced during the recent floods, has shifted venue to the Nai Mandi at Ambala, 12 kilometres from the Shambhu Barrier on the Haryana-Punjab border where many of them were detained and their tractors impounded.

The farmers’ agitation, demanding compensation for the losses they faced during the recent floods, has shifted venue to the Nai Mandi at Ambala, 12 kilometres from the Shambhu Barrier on the Haryana-Punjab border where many of them were detained and their tractors impounded.

Farmers’ Protest: Farmers detained in Haryana released; meeting with the govt expected tomorrow
Farmers’ Protest: Farmers detained in Haryana released; meeting with the govt expected tomorrow

By Gaon Connection

The farmers’ agitation, demanding compensation for the losses they faced during the recent floods, has shifted venue to the Nai Mandi at Ambala, 12 kilometres from the Shambhu Barrier on the Haryana-Punjab border where many of them were detained and their tractors impounded.

The farmers’ agitation, demanding compensation for the losses they faced during the recent floods, has shifted venue to the Nai Mandi at Ambala, 12 kilometres from the Shambhu Barrier on the Haryana-Punjab border where many of them were detained and their tractors impounded.

Reduction in Farm Fire Incidents in Punjab & Haryana But Delhi Continues to Choke: Report
Reduction in Farm Fire Incidents in Punjab & Haryana But Delhi Continues to Choke: Report

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Compared to last year, between October 1 and November 5, the incidents of farm fires have reduced by 47.8% in Punjab and 38.04% in Haryana. However, wind movement towards Delhi has resulted in the deterioration of air quality which is presently marked in the hazardous category.

Compared to last year, between October 1 and November 5, the incidents of farm fires have reduced by 47.8% in Punjab and 38.04% in Haryana. However, wind movement towards Delhi has resulted in the deterioration of air quality which is presently marked in the hazardous category.

Saviour sans borders
Saviour sans borders

By Brijendra Dubey

State, caste, religion and creed are swept clean when disaster strikes. Volunteers from Punjab rush medicines, fresh water and food to help farmers across the border in Haryana where several villages remain inundated after the recent floods.

State, caste, religion and creed are swept clean when disaster strikes. Volunteers from Punjab rush medicines, fresh water and food to help farmers across the border in Haryana where several villages remain inundated after the recent floods.

"Our children have received no dry rations for three months" – Anganwadi kids caught in the crossfire between protesting workers and the govt
"Our children have received no dry rations for three months" – Anganwadi kids caught in the crossfire between protesting workers and the govt

By Sarah Khan

Anganwadi centres in Haryana and Delhi are shut for the past almost three months and one month, respectively. This has affected the supply of dry rations to hundreds of thousand under-6 children enrolled with these early childcare centres. Gaon Connection visited these locked up centres and here is what parents and the protesting anganwadi workers had to say. A ground report.

Anganwadi centres in Haryana and Delhi are shut for the past almost three months and one month, respectively. This has affected the supply of dry rations to hundreds of thousand under-6 children enrolled with these early childcare centres. Gaon Connection visited these locked up centres and here is what parents and the protesting anganwadi workers had to say. A ground report.

Farmers’ Protest: Stopped From Travelling To Chandigarh, Protesting Farmers Start Marching To Ambala
Farmers’ Protest: Stopped From Travelling To Chandigarh, Protesting Farmers Start Marching To Ambala

By Brijendra Dubey

Kisan Unions from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand were to assemble in Chandigarh today, August 22, to hold a rally demanding compensation for losses suffered during the recent floods. However, they were stopped and some farmers were detained.

Kisan Unions from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand were to assemble in Chandigarh today, August 22, to hold a rally demanding compensation for losses suffered during the recent floods. However, they were stopped and some farmers were detained.

Farmers’ Protest: Stopped From Travelling To Chandigarh, Protesting Farmers Start Marching To Ambala
Farmers’ Protest: Stopped From Travelling To Chandigarh, Protesting Farmers Start Marching To Ambala

By Gaon Connection

Kisan Unions from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand were to assemble in Chandigarh today, August 22, to hold a rally demanding compensation for losses suffered during the recent floods. However, they were stopped and some farmers were detained.

Kisan Unions from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand were to assemble in Chandigarh today, August 22, to hold a rally demanding compensation for losses suffered during the recent floods. However, they were stopped and some farmers were detained.

No. You can't abuse in this village. You will be thrashed or canned
No. You can't abuse in this village. You will be thrashed or canned

By Diti Bajpai

The sarpanch of Talauda village, about 15 kms from Jind district in Haryana, has launched a campaign against the cusswords which mention women. He is not alone. He is backed by all the women of the village in this campaign

The sarpanch of Talauda village, about 15 kms from Jind district in Haryana, has launched a campaign against the cusswords which mention women. He is not alone. He is backed by all the women of the village in this campaign

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