After a prolonged 14-day strike, sanitation workers in Haryana returned to their duties following a commitment from the state government regarding job regularisation. The strike, which began on May 1, had led to significant disruptions in sanitation services, forcing local authorities to rely on private contractors for garbage collection. Raj Kumar, president of the Municipal Employees’ Union in Karnal, confirmed that a delegation met with government officials, resulting in a meeting that facilitated the end of the strike. The government’s assurance extended not only to sanitation workers but also included those employed in the fire department, who were also protesting. Cleanup operations began immediately after the strike ended, with major locations being targeted for sanitation. In Yamunanagar, mayor Suman Bahmani and Municipal Corporation commissioner Mahabir Prasad were seen inspecting the cleanup efforts late into the night. They reported that tons of garbage were cleared using 22 tractor trailers, two JCBs, and four loaders. This swift action reflects the urgency of restoring sanitation services in the region.