Karnal, Sept. 26 -- Several farmers and activists affiliated to the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Charuni) on Thursday blocked NH 44 at Shahbad to protest the alleged slow paddy procurement at the grain market of the town in Kurukshetra district. The sit-in that lasted for nearly two hours was lifted after an assurance by the district administration. The protest led to traffic snarls on the highway. In view of the blockade on both sides of the road, the police diverted all traffic onto the service road that also created chaos in the town particularly near the bus stand. Charuni alleged that despite government claims, there has been no procurement at the market. HTC...