Browsing Tag

token system

Farmers block NH in Odisha’s Sambalpur over token system

Sambad English Bureau Dec 17, 2019

Sambalpur: Scores of farmers today blocked NH-53 near Berehipali in Odisha's Sambalpur district opposing the centralised token system for paddy procurement. The farmers staged road blockade by parking paddy-laden tractors on the portion…

ODISHA LATEST

Token system will ensure transparency in paddy procurement in Odisha: Min

Sambad English Bureau Nov 26, 2019

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Monday defended its centralised token system and said it will ensure transparency in the paddy procurement. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister RP Swain said this while making a statement in the…

ODISHA LATEST

Following Minister’s assurance on token system, farmers in Odisha withdraw agitation

Sambad English Bureau Nov 21, 2019

Sambalpur/Bargarh: The agitation launched by farmers in Bareipali in Sambalpur district and Godabhaga in Bargarh district protesting centralised token system for paddy procurement have been withdrawn today. Farmers’ leader Ashok Pradhan…

ODISHA LATEST

Amid farmers’ protests, Odisha Minister denies any plans to cancel token system

Sambad English Bureau Nov 20, 2019

Bhubaneswar: Amid farmers’ agitation across the State, Food Supplies and Cooperation Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain today said the token system will not be revoked. “The token system has been there and will remain so. This will help…

ODISHA LATEST

Farmers agitating over token system scuffle with police in Odisha’s Sambalpur

Sambad English Bureau Nov 18, 2019

Sambalpur/Bargarh/Atabira: A scuffle ensued between farmers and police during the former’s protest in front of the office of Sambalpur Collector this afternoon. While farmers agitating in opposition to the token system for paddy procurement…