The strike by employees of the Punjab Roadways, Punbus, and PRTC brought bus services across the state to a standstill. With state-run buses out of service, commuters were forced to rely on private transport. A heavy rush of passengers was seen at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Amritsar.

Nearly 25 years ago, Khatik ran a small push-cart, selling fruits and vegetables on the streets. Over time, he started buying apples from Kashmir and selling them in Chittorgarh. Khatik had always been obsessed with gold — a fascination he attributes to music composer Bappi Lahiri.

Delhi Metro: The last train service from all terminal stations will depart at 11:30 pm instead of the usual 11:00 pm.