Farmer dies due to ill health in Punjab
A protesting farmer from Punjab died today due to ill health.
Tirath Singh, a resident of Naushera village, had returned from Singhu border on Jan 13. He was admitted to a local hospital since then.
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20:57 January 16
Farmer dies due to ill health in Punjab
19:14 January 16
No one was consulted, govt must agree to start on 'clean slate': Chidambaram on farm laws impasse
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram hit out at the Centre over the impasse on the farm laws, alleging that "no one" was consulted for the legislations, and asserted that the only way out for the government was to agree to start on a "clean slate".
"RTI responses have exposed as a lie the government's claim that there were extensive consultations before the Farm Laws Ordinances were promulgated. The truth is that no one was consulted. In particular, state governments were not consulted," he alleged.
16:31 January 16
BKU Lok Shakti files reply before SC against Committee to look into farmers' issue
Bharatiya Kisan Union (Lok Shakti) filed its reply before the Supreme Court against the committee constituted by the Apex Court to look into the farmers' issue.
"It is important to pertain here with great regret that the principle of natural justice is going to be violated by appointing these persons as members of the committee. Members appointed by the Supreme Court of India, how they will hear all the farmers on equal parameters when they already supported these three farm laws," the reply filed by BKUL stated.
13:35 January 16
Sikh museum set up at Singhu border to inspire farmers, youth
Sikh museum set up at Singhu border to inspire farmers, youth
Mohali-based artist Parvinder Singh has set up a Sikh museum at Singhu Border in order to inspire the protesting farmers and youth at the site.
"This is a museum based in Mohali. By profession, I am a scooter mechanic and have been working for the past 20 years. In our religion, we have many martyrs who sacrificed their lives for us and the present generation doesn't know about the Sikh history. I want to make a museum which teaches them about the past," Parvinder Singh said.
Two trolleys displayed at Singhu border display four sahibzaade's martyrdom and Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice.
"I have shown three Sikhs martyred by Aurangzeb. One was Matidas who was forced to convert but after his refusal, he was killed. His brother Dayalaji was thrown in boiling hot water and another brother of his, Satidas was set on fire," Singh added.
Singh aspires to make a wax museum like Madame Tussaud's of London based on those who contributed to build the country.
"If Sangat (Sikh congregation) supports us then we will make wax museum just like Madame Tussaud of London. We will make models of all those who have done good for the country and hope to expand it. Although we have less budget right now but we expect people's support in future," Singh said.
Talking about what inspired him to bring the museum to Singhu border, the artist said, "I read daily about the protest and then I decided to bring these models to Delhi and I hope to get the support of the Sangat."
The Sikh museum became a star attraction as many people saw these decorated trolleys as a way to showcase the past history of the religion and also it serves to inspire the youth.
A protesting farmer from Amritsar, Amrik Singh said, "I really feel good after seeing these models and it refreshes the old history of our culture. The present generation will see this and get inspired."
Similar sentiments were echoed by Darshan Singh from Punjab's Sangrur who said, "We have been hearing about the culture and Sikh history since childhood. These models will tell people about the culture to those who are not aware of it as our forefathers have gone through a lot for us."
(With inputs from ANI)
13:10 January 16
Farmers stir LIVE Updates
New Delhi: The ninth round of talks between the central government and farmer unions over the farm laws again on January 15 failed to break the deadlock as the two sides could not reach common ground on the issues of the repeal of the laws and the MSP Act. The next meeting will take place on January 19 at 12 pm.
Meanwhile, the farmers' unions have said that the protest will continue till the demands are met.
20:57 January 16
Farmer dies due to ill health in Punjab
Farmer dies due to ill health in Punjab
A protesting farmer from Punjab died today due to ill health.
Tirath Singh, a resident of Naushera village, had returned from Singhu border on Jan 13. He was admitted to a local hospital since then.
19:14 January 16
No one was consulted, govt must agree to start on 'clean slate': Chidambaram on farm laws impasse
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram hit out at the Centre over the impasse on the farm laws, alleging that "no one" was consulted for the legislations, and asserted that the only way out for the government was to agree to start on a "clean slate".
"RTI responses have exposed as a lie the government's claim that there were extensive consultations before the Farm Laws Ordinances were promulgated. The truth is that no one was consulted. In particular, state governments were not consulted," he alleged.
16:31 January 16
BKU Lok Shakti files reply before SC against Committee to look into farmers' issue
Bharatiya Kisan Union (Lok Shakti) filed its reply before the Supreme Court against the committee constituted by the Apex Court to look into the farmers' issue.
"It is important to pertain here with great regret that the principle of natural justice is going to be violated by appointing these persons as members of the committee. Members appointed by the Supreme Court of India, how they will hear all the farmers on equal parameters when they already supported these three farm laws," the reply filed by BKUL stated.
13:35 January 16
Sikh museum set up at Singhu border to inspire farmers, youth
Sikh museum set up at Singhu border to inspire farmers, youth
Mohali-based artist Parvinder Singh has set up a Sikh museum at Singhu Border in order to inspire the protesting farmers and youth at the site.
"This is a museum based in Mohali. By profession, I am a scooter mechanic and have been working for the past 20 years. In our religion, we have many martyrs who sacrificed their lives for us and the present generation doesn't know about the Sikh history. I want to make a museum which teaches them about the past," Parvinder Singh said.
Two trolleys displayed at Singhu border display four sahibzaade's martyrdom and Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice.
"I have shown three Sikhs martyred by Aurangzeb. One was Matidas who was forced to convert but after his refusal, he was killed. His brother Dayalaji was thrown in boiling hot water and another brother of his, Satidas was set on fire," Singh added.
Singh aspires to make a wax museum like Madame Tussaud's of London based on those who contributed to build the country.
"If Sangat (Sikh congregation) supports us then we will make wax museum just like Madame Tussaud of London. We will make models of all those who have done good for the country and hope to expand it. Although we have less budget right now but we expect people's support in future," Singh said.
Talking about what inspired him to bring the museum to Singhu border, the artist said, "I read daily about the protest and then I decided to bring these models to Delhi and I hope to get the support of the Sangat."
The Sikh museum became a star attraction as many people saw these decorated trolleys as a way to showcase the past history of the religion and also it serves to inspire the youth.
A protesting farmer from Amritsar, Amrik Singh said, "I really feel good after seeing these models and it refreshes the old history of our culture. The present generation will see this and get inspired."
Similar sentiments were echoed by Darshan Singh from Punjab's Sangrur who said, "We have been hearing about the culture and Sikh history since childhood. These models will tell people about the culture to those who are not aware of it as our forefathers have gone through a lot for us."
(With inputs from ANI)
13:10 January 16
Farmers stir LIVE Updates
New Delhi: The ninth round of talks between the central government and farmer unions over the farm laws again on January 15 failed to break the deadlock as the two sides could not reach common ground on the issues of the repeal of the laws and the MSP Act. The next meeting will take place on January 19 at 12 pm.
Meanwhile, the farmers' unions have said that the protest will continue till the demands are met.
Last Updated : Jan 16, 2021, 9:08 PM IST
