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A protest by Punjab Roadways contractual employees against the Kilometre Scheme turned violent, leading to a police officer being set ablaze with petrol. The agitation crippled transport services across Punjab, with over 3,000 buses off-road. The incident occurred when police attempted to disperse workers atop buses.

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda emphasized a wellness model for national health at the National Health Conference, highlighting the expansion of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres for accessible, preventive care. The event also honored Dr. Raj Bahadur with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to orthopedics and medical education, and Dr.

Panjab University's Senate election schedule has been formally approved by the Chancellor after weeks of protests, bringing relief to the campus. While celebrations erupted, a student group vows to continue agitation until three other demands, including FIR quashing and rollback of new SOPs, are met. Negotiations are scheduled for Thursday.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met farmers in Punjab, praising their stubble management efforts. He discussed free-trade agreements, farmer income, MSP talks, and the challenge of stubble burning, aiming to replicate Punjab's success in other states. Chouhan emphasized stubble as a resource rather than a problem.

Amritpal Singh, MP from Khadoor Sahib, has been denied temporary release to attend Parliament's winter session. The Punjab government cited his ongoing detention under the National Security Act and the grave and manifest danger he poses to state security and public order. This decision aligns with a Supreme Court ruling stating detainees lack a constitutional right to attend sessions.