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Bathinda: Punjab is becoming a hub of widespread protests — some of them aimed at the central govt and others directed at the state govt’s actions or inactions. One of the most significant agitations is centered on the issue of polluted water in Buddha Nullah, a tributary of the Satluj river, in Ludhiana. Activists have long demanded that industrial effluents, especially from dyeing factories and other industries, be stopped from entering the nullah. Despite a directive from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in Aug to halt the release of untreated water from three common effluent treatment plants (CETPs), the pollution continues, leading to severe health concerns. The polluted water flows into the Satluj, which is a vital water source for multiple districts in Punjab and Rajasthan, including areas where the water is used for drinking. The situation escalated this week when activists staged a protest to demand the shutdown of at least two CETPs. Tensions flared as industry workers, including many migrant labourers, came out in support of the factories. Police intervened, detaining several activists, including film actor Sonia Mann and social activist Samita Kaur. In another protest, 1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians Front rallied near the chief minister’s residence in Sangrur, demanding the appointment of 411 pending assistant professors to govt colleges. This protest coincided with a ceremony where CM Bhagwant Mann distributed appointment letters for various govt posts, claiming that over 50,000 jobs had been created in the last 32 months of AAP governance. The protest intensified when three assistant professors began a fast-unto-death, although they were forcibly removed by the police later in the day. Meanwhile, ongoing farmer protests at the Punjab-Haryana border in Khanauri and Shambhu have centered on the demand for a legal right to a minimum support price (MSP) at the rate of C2+50% formula according to the M S Swaminathan recommendations. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for over a week, is at the forefront of this protest. The protesters are preparing to march to Delhi from Dec 6, and have expressed frustration not only with the Centre but also the state govt, particularly for detaining Dallewal just hours before he was to begin his hunger strike. Additionally, there have been protests by ETT teachers in Sangrur demanding jobs, further adding to the wave of unrest in the state. We also published the following articles recently Farmers to protest at Sangrur house of CM, complain to mom Farmer groups in Punjab are escalating their protest against the detention of farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. They plan to protest at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence and accuse his government of acting against farmers' interests. A replacement protestor, Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande, is continuing the fast unto death. In Telangana, polluting ethanol factory closed after villagers protest Villagers in Dilawarpur, Nirmal district, protested against an ethanol factory, demanding its closure due to pollution concerns. District collector Abhilasha Abhinav halted production and construction at the factory after discussions with protesters, assuring them their concerns were conveyed to CM Revanth Reddy. Earlier protests involved road blockades and clashes with police. Lambha residents protest over contaminated water Lambha ward residents in Ahmedabad protested Tuesday, showcasing bottles of contaminated borewell water. Joined by opposition leader Shehzad Khan Pathan, they highlighted the lack of a proper drinking water system 14 years after merging with the AMC. Residents of Komod village complained of receiving orange-tinted water, unfit for consumption. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .Meta To Launch Ray-Ban Smart Glasses In 2025: Rival To Apple’s Visio Pro?
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