To alleviate debt and enhance state revenue, the Punjab government has increased VAT on petrol by 61 paise per litre and diesel by 92 paise per litre. The subsidised power tariff of Rs 3 per unit for domestic consumers with up to a 7 kW load has also been revoked.

Police sources said some children lost their limbs in the accident.

Farmers investing around Rs 70,000 to 80,000 per acre in onion cultivation are not receiving adequate support prices.