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Karnataka bandh over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu sees mixed response

Karnataka bandh over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu sees mixed response

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The Karnataka bandh called by pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj against the release of 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu on Thursday evoked a mixed response across the state, with intense protests in Mandya and preventive detentions in several places, while normal life continued in major urban centres such as Bengaluru and Mysuru. The bandh was called by the Federation of Kannada organisations led by Nagaraj to protest the directions of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to release water to Tamil Nadu. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Karnataka Bandh Today Over Belagavi Bus Conductor Attack, Security Tightened

Karnataka Bandh Today Over Belagavi Bus Conductor Attack, Security Tightened

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Bengaluru: Pro-Kannada groups have called for a 12-hour statewide shutdown in Karnataka today to protest last month’s alleged assault on a bus conductor in Belagavi for not knowing Marathi. According to officials, elaborate security arrangements have been made across the state by deploying home guards and the city armed reserve units for the shutdown from 6 am to 6 pm. The statewide shutdown is likely to disrupt transport services as some auto-rickshaw, cab, and private driver unions have extended their support. However, state-run transport corporations such as Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), will remain operational. While hotel associations, malls, bars, and restaurants have only offered “moral support”, essential services-including pharmacies, hospitals, ambulances, petrol pumps, and metro services remain operational. Despite the 12-hour shutdown, schools and colleges across the state will remain operational. However, with some transport services likely to be disrupted, the bandh is likely to impact Class 10 students who are appearing for the exams today. Earlier, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state government …

Karnataka Bandh Today Live: Security Tightened As Pro-Kannada Groups Call For Statewide Shutdown

Karnataka Bandh Today Live: Security Tightened As Pro-Kannada Groups Call For Statewide Shutdown

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Karnataka Bandh March 22nd Live: Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place after Kannada Okkuta, an umbrella organisation representing various pro-Kannada groups, called for a 12-hour statewide bandh in Karnataka on Saturday to protest the alleged assault on a state-run bus conductor in Belagavi. The bandh, to be in place from 6 am to 6 pm, was announced on February 28 to protest against the incident where the bus conductor was allegedly thrashed for not speaking Marathi – an issue that has long sparked tensions between Karnataka and Maharashtra. The Kannada activists have demanded strict action against the perpetrators, accusing pro-Marathi groups of inciting violence and disrupting the harmony of the region. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Thursday that the state government will not support a bandh. Emergency services, including pharmacies, hospitals, and ambulance services will remain functional amid the bandh. Fuel stations are also slated to remain open. However, public transport services, shopping complexes and markets are likely to be closed today. According to officials, police in various districts have deployed home …

Karnataka Bandh Today: Reasons Behind The Strike, Key Demands Of Protesting Organisations

Karnataka Bandh Today: Reasons Behind The Strike, Key Demands Of Protesting Organisations

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Last Updated:March 22, 2025, 00:01 IST The pro-Kannada organisations have called a 12-hour Karnataka bandh on Saturday. The authorities are expected to deploy additional security in Belagavi and other sensitive areas. Karnataka bandh on March 22 (PTI File Image) Numerous pro-Kannada groups have called a Karnataka bandh on March 22 over an alleged assault of a State Road Transport Corporation bus conductor in Belagavi. The conduct was allegedly thrashed for not speaking Marathi – an issue that has long sparked tensions between Karnataka and Maharashtra. The bandh, called by Kannada Okkoota, will remain in place for 12 hours – from 6 am to 6 pm. The Kannada activists have demanded strict action against the perpetrators, accusing pro-Marathi groups of inciting violence and disrupting the harmony of the region. What Do Protesters Demand? The protesters have urged the state government to take a strict view against pro-Marathi outfits, particularly Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti, which has also been at the center of such row in Belagavi in the past. They have also called for a ban on outfits …

Karnataka Bandh Today: From Public Transport To Schools, What’s Open, What’s Closed?

Karnataka Bandh Today: From Public Transport To Schools, What’s Open, What’s Closed?

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Last Updated:March 21, 2025, 23:50 IST Karnataka Bandh Tomorrow: Essential services like hospitals, pharmacies, and fuel stations, will remain open, while BMTC/KSRTC buses, autos, cabs, and some markets may be affected. A file photo of Kannada activists taking out a protest rally during Karnataka Bandh in Bengaluru (PTI) Karnataka Bandh On March 22: Kannada Okkuta, an umbrella organisation representing various pro-Kannada groups, has called for a statewide bandh in Karnataka on March 22, to protest the alleged assault on a state-run bus conductor in the border district of Belagavi last month for not knowing Marathi. The bandh, to be in place from 6 am to 6 pm, was announced on February 28. However, some organisations and unions have either chosen not to support the bandh or have decided to offer only moral support. Prominent pro-Kannada groups, including the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike factions led by TA Narayana Gowda and Praveen Shetty, have also refrained from backing the bandh. Here’s what will remain functional and what will be closed in the wake of the bandh. KARNATAKA BANDH …