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Punjab Roadways, PRTC Contract Staff Call Off Strike After Talks With Transport Minister

Punjab Roadways, PRTC Contract Staff Call Off Strike After Talks With Transport Minister

Chandigarh, November 30, 2025 — The contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and PRTC ended their strike on Sunday after a meeting with Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar brought a breakthrough in the standoff over the kilometre scheme.Officials said the state government has agreed to procure 1,000 new buses, addressing one of the major concerns raised by employees. The minister also assured that the jobs of contractual staff are secure and that the kilometre scheme will not lead to displacement.In a significant relief for the workforce, all employees who were suspended or dismissed during the protest will be reinstated, officials…
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