Dharamshala, April 8 -- Contract farmers and their laborers will be issued curfew passes by the officers of agriculture and horticulture departments in Hamirpur district for farming activities.

Official sources told UNI at the Divisional HQ here on Wednesday that Deputy Commissioner Harikesh Meena has authorized the deputy director, subject matter specialist and agriculture extension officer of agriculture department and deputy director of horticulture department and secretary, APMC to issue such passes to contract farmers and their labour engaged in such activities.

He said that as per the directions issued by the State Govt, farmers have been given relaxation for their agricultural and horticulture activities. In spite of the implemen...