Bhubaneswar, Sept. 5 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1757065229.webp

A major crisis has gripped the farmers of Karlamunda in Kalahandi district as they struggle to access urea fertiliser during the peak agricultural season. Hundreds of farmers, including both men and women, were seen standing in long queues outside the local warehouse from as early as 2.00 AM on Friday.

The scene resembled a midnight rush as news spread that urea had finally arrived at local cooperative societies. Within hours, farmers from across the region flocked to the site, desperate to secure their share before stocks ran out. Many endured sleepless nights and stood for hours in winding lines, hoping not to return empty-han...