Farmers blocked NH-50 at Hitnal Toll Gate in Koppal district on Tuesday
Farmers blocked NH-50 at Hitnal Toll Gate in Koppal district on Tuesday. Farmers blocked NH-50 at Hitnal Toll Gate in Koppal district on Tuesday Koppal: Monday’s meeting with the union govt failed and the sugarcane growers blocked national highways across North Karnataka on Tuesday. Farmers blocked NH-50 at Hunagund and Hubballi-Vijayapura national highway at Gaddanakeri Cross in Bagalkot district. They are demanding Rs 5,500 to crush per tonne of sugarcane, and minimum sales price of sugar should be Rs 60 per kg, and that the govt should buy ethanol produced in sugar factories, among other demands.
Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news. A woman farmer, Ratnamma Kalalapur, attempted suicide during the agitation at Hitnal toll gate, Koppal district. The police spoiled her efforts. She fell unconscious, and was taken to Koppal district hospital. Tense situation prevailed as protesters blocked the highway for over three hours. Traffic was thrown out of gear on highways heading to Hosapete, Chitradurga, Belagavi, Hubballi, Vijayapura, Raichur and other cities. As a precautionary measure, traffic was diverted from national highways in Hubballi-Dharwad, Koppal and other districts. District police tried to ensure smooth traffic movement by diverting vehicles at strategic points. Download the TOI App.