Unlike wheat and paddy farmers who still have some hope to get compensation, flower growers aren’t eligible for any compensation no matter how big is the loss
The Gill family from Jalalabad East village operates five brick kilns on 100% agricultural residue fuel. A family member says if they can make the shift to paddy straw pellets, others can too
Workers demand a 25% hike in pay despite Punjab govt's promise. During wheat procurement season in April, the wages were only increased by a few paise.
Police said that both the men were involved in providing logistics support, hideouts and weapons to Bambiha gang members and were planning to commit crimes in Punjab