Whitefly Attack

Train traffic remained affected in Punjab for fourth day today as thousands of farmers seeking higher compensation for crops damaged in Whitefly attack continued their stir.

Train and road traffic was hit in Punjab for second day today as thousands of farmers seeking higher compensation for crops damaged in Whitefly attack continued their stir, while unions spearheading the protest announced to extend it for another two days.

Hundreds of farmers in Punjab have threatened to block rail traffic at many places across the state today and tomorrow, in protest against the state government's "anti-farmer" policies.

After facing criticism for paying meagre compensation to cotton growers, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today announced a package of Rs 600 crore to be disbursed amongst farmers whose crops were damaged by Whitefly attack in the state.

Train traffic remained affected in Punjab for fourth day today as thousands of farmers seeking higher compensation for crops damaged in Whitefly attack continued their stir.

Train and road traffic was hit in Punjab for second day today as thousands of farmers seeking higher compensation for crops damaged in Whitefly attack continued their stir, while unions spearheading the protest announced to extend it for another two days.

Hundreds of farmers in Punjab have threatened to block rail traffic at many places across the state today and tomorrow, in protest against the state government's "anti-farmer" policies.

After facing criticism for paying meagre compensation to cotton growers, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today announced a package of Rs 600 crore to be disbursed amongst farmers whose crops were damaged by Whitefly attack in the state.