agricultural unrest
Karnataka Sugarcane Crisis: Tractors Set Ablaze During Farmers' Protest Over Fair Pricing
Nov 14, 2025 02:46 am CST
Tensions escalated in Karnataka's Bagalkote district when tractors carrying sugarcane were set on fire during an ongoing farmers' protest demanding Rs 3,500 per tonne for their produce. While farmer leaders denied involvement, authorities have implemented prohibitory orders in three taluks until November 16 to maintain public order. The incident highlights the growing agricultural unrest in the region, with opposition leaders calling for immediate government intervention and fair compensation for affected farmers.
Karnataka Sugarcane Crisis Intensifies: Farmers Demand Fair Pricing as Protests Enter Second Week
Nov 07, 2025 07:59 pm CST
Tensions escalate in northern Karnataka as sugarcane farmers' protests enter their ninth day, with demonstrators blocking highways and demanding minimum pricing of Rs 3,500 per tonne. Despite multiple negotiations, the standoff between farmers, government officials, and sugar mill owners continues while production costs soar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appeals to Prime Minister Modi for intervention.
Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Protest Escalates as Demonstrators Throw Slippers at Minister's Car
Nov 07, 2025 10:40 am CST
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka intensified their eight-day protest by throwing slippers at Minister Shivanand Patil's car in Belagavi while demanding higher crop prices. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has scheduled a crucial meeting with sugar mill owners and requested urgent talks with Prime Minister Modi as agricultural unrest grows across North Karnataka districts.