Punjab government employees plan massive strike over DA arrears and pension demands

Punjab is set to witness a major strike by government employees today, dubbed 'Maha Hartal'. The agitation centres on two key demands: payment of pending dearness allowance (DA) arrears and restoration of the old pension scheme (OPS).

Government workers across various departments have called for the strike to press their demands with state authorities. The protest reflects growing discontent over delayed salary components and pension-related grievances among the state's public sector workforce.