KRRS demands special drought package for farmers KRRS urges Karnataka government for special drought relief package for farmers, criticizes inadequate aid from Centre. The Hindu · May 14, 2024
Farm associations plan to field candidates in four Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka Belagavi Farm associations plan to field candidates in Lok Sabha elections to address farmers' issues in Karnataka. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
KRRS accuses Centre of doing nothing for farmers KRRS accuses BJP government of neglecting farmers' interests, calls for awareness among farmers to vote wisely. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha to campaign against BJP KRRS president vows to campaign against BJP, highlighting anti-farmer policies and advocating for agricultural community in upcoming election. The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024
KRRS urges Congress to support Sarvodaya Karnataka candidate in Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has urged the Congress leaders to support the Sarvodaya Karnataka candidate in Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency. The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024
KRRS opposes NOC to take up field trials of Bt cotton and maize varieties in Karnataka The State government permitting field trials of Bt cotton and Bt maize varieties has attracted opposition from farmers’ organisations with the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (Collective Leadership) and Hasiru Sene urging the government to withdraw the permission. The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024
KRRS flays Centre for backtracking on MSP The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) flayed the Union government for backtracking on promises on the implementation of Minimum Support Price on agricultural products. The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024
KRRS condemns Centre’s alleged high-handedness against farmers in Delhi KRRS leader condemns Centre's treatment of protesting farmers in Delhi, plans to participate in nationwide bandh. The Hindu · Feb 14, 2024
Rakesh Tikait calls upon farmers to be ready for another campaign on the lines of the 13-month protest in Delhi Farmers’ leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday stressed the need for launching another farmers’ struggle on the lines of the one staged in Delhi in for 13 months and called upon farmers to be ready for it. The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024
Wish list for Karnataka Budget: KRRS seeks ₹5 lakh incentive for brides marrying young farmers Karnataka farmers demand ₹5 lakh incentive for brides, ₹25 lakh loan, and waiver of interest on crop loans. The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024
Samyukta Horata Karnataka to hold tractor rally on January 26 Samyukta Horata Karnataka organizes tractor rallies in Karnataka to condemn BJP government's failure to support farmers. The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024
KRRS and Hasiru Sene plan to take out Delhi Chalo next month to press for farm demands Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) and Hasiru Sene have resolved to launch a Delhi Chalo on February 26 in a bid to pressurise the Union government to fulfil their long-pending demands. Addressing presspersons in Dharwad on Wednesday, State vice-president of KRRS Ningappa Divatagi said that following drought, the farmers in… The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024
Residents village turn up in front of Excise Dept. office in Mysuru to oppose liquor shop Residents of Siddayyanahundi village protest against liquor shop in Mysuru, led by KRRS leaders, demanding action against proprietor & staff. The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023
KRRS welcomes govt. move to bring ordinance on Kannada usage in signboards KRRS welcomes CM's announcement to promulgate ordinance for Kannada signboards, seeks stern consequences for violators. The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023 Raitha sangha demands waiver of farm loans Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha leader urges State govt. to waive farm loans due to severe drought. Corporate companies threaten to take away farmers' land. Remembering N.D. Sundaresh's contributions to farmers' struggles.
The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023 KRRS demands loan waiver The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has urged the government to announce a loan waiver to help farmers tide over their financial distress.
The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023 Cauvery issue: Distress formula mandatory to resolve the crisis, says KRRS KRRS leader Nagendra calls for distress formula to share Cauvery water b/w Karnataka & TN. Quantum of water to be reviewed every 10 yrs due to decline in rain, population & urbanisation. Priority to meet drinking water needs. KRRS to convene meeting of experts to discuss issue.
The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023 KRRS urges Karnataka govt. to sanction ₹5 lakh for girls marrying farmers KRRS urges govt to sanction ₹5 lakh for brides marrying farmers to encourage matrimonial alliances. Govt criticized for apathy to social issue; KRRS demands ₹5 lakh for each bride, reservation in govt jobs, microfinance scheme for farmers, mass marriages to curb wasteful expenditure, honorarium for women farmers. Convention to be…
The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023 Construction of cricket stadium opposed KRRS opposes proposed int'l cricket stadium in Mysuru; farmers oppose land acquisition for non-agricultural purposes. KRRS to launch agitation if demands not met; recently concluded 3-day agitation in Bengaluru, submitted charter of demands. Deadline set for govt to consider demands.
The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023 KRRS plans 72 hour dharna in Bengaluru KRRS leader Badagalpura Nagendra announces 72-hr dharna at Freedom Park in Bengaluru to demand policy to enhance farmers' income, subsidy for power & fertilizers, abrogation of land reforms act, revoking of labour law amendment. 24 demands to protect farmers' interests.
The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023 Farmers up in arms against Tobacco Board official for ‘misbehaving’ with farmer Angry Mysuru farmers held a meeting in Hunsur to demand action against Tobacco Board official Brij Bhushan for his alleged misbehaviour. They sought his suspension, transfer and public apology. Representatives of farmers, KRRS and DSS, as well as Tobacco Board officials attended the meeting. The incident occurred when a farmer…
The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023 Set up corpus fund to provide relief to farmers during natural calamities, KRRS tells State government Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) President Badagalapur Nagendra urges State Govt. to set up corpus fund for farmers affected by natural calamities. He also calls for buying crops as per Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, providing works under MGNREGA, addressing drinking water scarcity and ensuring fodder for cattle. KRRS…
The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023 Farmers protest in Mysuru against irregular power supply Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha activists staged a demonstration in front of the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation on Thursday demanding uninterrupted power supply for seven hours to rural areas.
The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023 Coconut farmers plan Raj Bhavan Chalo agitation tomorrow Karnataka coconut farmers, supported by KRRS, plan Raj Bhavan Chalo agitation to demand MSP of ₹20,000/quintal from Centre & ₹5,000/quintal from State. Farmers allege anti-farmer import-export policy & NAFED's poor quality restrictions have caused copra price collapse. They also demand halt to edible oil & coconut product imports, procurement of…
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023 Cauvery dispute: KRRS to hold demonstration in Delhi for Karnataka’s rights The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha will hold a demonstration in Delhi as part of its struggle for the State’s rightful share of the Cauvery waters