Garment workers block Hubballi-Dharwad road over new PF withdrawal rules
Hundreds of women employees from Shahi Export Garments in Rayapur blocked the Hubballi‑Dharwad road on Thursday, protesting the new provident fund and Employees’ Pension Scheme rules that impose waiting periods before withdrawals can be made. The blockade disrupted traffic, drawing attention to the workers’ concerns over financial security and their demand for immediate access to savings.