Shimla, July 31 -- The long-standing strike by the HRTC drivers' union over various demands came to an end late Tuesday evening after a meeting with deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri. The meeting, held at Agnihotri's residence, led to a consensus on the union's key demands. During the meeting, the union's representatives elaborated on their long-pending demands and urged the government for their early resolution. Considering the seriousness of the issue the deputy chief minister took prompt decisions, which helped create an atmosphere of trust and satisfaction among the employees. Among the major decisions taken by the government was the approval to designate 205 senior-most drivers of HRTC as, "designated senior drivers" (without any financial benefit). Additionally, it was decided the long-pending medical reimbursement claims from the past six months would be released shortly. Moreover, of the two pending instalments of night overtime allowance, one would be disbursed with July salary and the second with the August salary. The government has approved a loan of Rs.150 crore to HRTC. This loan would be obtained from a government bank with a guarantee from the state and the interest on the loan would be paid by the government. Proposal would come into effect following cabinet's approval.htc...