New Delhi: The internet was shut down at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders in Punjab following the detention of prominent farmer leaders, Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher. This action came after talks between the Centre and farmer representatives failed to reach a resolution, prompting farmers to head towards the Shambhu border to continue.
Shambhu Border: Senior Superintendent of Police Patila Nanak Singh on Wednesday said that the entire road on Shambhu border will be cleared and opened for traffic movement after police remove the temporary structure of protesting farmers. Speaking with the media, SSP Singh highlighted that they did not use any force as protesting farmers cooperated with.
Chandigarh: Punjab police on Wednesday detained several farmer leaders and removed protesting farmers, temporary structures of farmers at the protesting site at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border where hundreds of farmers were sitting on a protest over various demands. Sources said that police have also removed temporary structures erected by farmers at the protest site. Several farmer.
Himachal Pradesh: Tensions have escalated between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh as the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) suspends 10 bus routes to Punjab on Wednesday. This decision comes in response to recent attacks on HRTC buses within Punjab. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri has addressed the issue, emphasizing passenger safety and ongoing discussions with Punjab.
Ludhiana, March 19: Achieving a new milestone in government recruitments, the Punjab government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday created history by giving 52,606 jobs to the youth merely in 36 months of assuming the charge of office. Addressing the gathering in a function to hand over appointment letters to 951.
The farmer leaders reiterated their demand before the government and the Government and farmers had a constructive and cordial discussion lasting more than three hours
The Punjab government has announced a major administrative reshuffle, in which 4 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and 1 Punjab Public Service Commission (PCS) officer have been transferred.
