Punjab government serves show-cause notices to striking staff
The Punjab government has directed that show-cause notices be issued following a massive strike on Thursday, where more than 3 lakh employees walked off the job to protest unpaid Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears. Officials in charge of various departments have been instructed to identify those who were absent so that disciplinary measures can be initiated. This large-scale protest, referred to as a 'maha hartal,' was coordinated by a coalition of over 150 employee unions.