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Protesting cane growers end 33-hr-long stir after Amarinder's assurance

Phagwara, Dec 5 (UNI) After Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh 's promise to fulfill demands of cane growers, Punjab farmers ended their marathon 33 hours long strike and lifted the 25 hours long day-and-night dharna here on Wednesday evening.
The CM announced to pay Rs 25 per quintal directly to the sugarcane farmers and immediate release Rs 65 crores towards the interest on loans taken by private sugar mill owners to clear pending dues of farmers which was welcomed by ryots.
Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Tayab along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Satinder Singh went to dharna site near Konica Resorts in Phagwara and gave details of the decision and appealed to the protesting farmers to lift the dharna.
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Lal Chowk Clock Tower transformed to vibrant political hub: BJP

26 Apr 2024 | 1:22 AM

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J&K: Road caves in at Ramban's Pernote, dozens of houses develop cracks

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