Bus Services Affected in Haryana, Tamil Nadu as Employees Join Bharat Bandh Strike; Commuters Face Tough Time
2 years, 8 months ago

Bus Services Affected in Haryana, Tamil Nadu as Employees Join Bharat Bandh Strike; Commuters Face Tough Time

News 18  

Public transport services were affected in Haryana on Monday as the Roadways employees joined the two-day nationwide strike call given by a joint forum of the central trade unions to protest against the Centre’s alleged wrong policies that are affecting farmers, workers and people. Sarbat Singh Punia, a leader of the joint front of 10 unions of roadways employees, said that “in all the depots bus services are suspended”. Naresh Gaur, Deputy General Secretary of Punjab Bank Employees Federation, however, said the employees of nationalised bank employees joined the strike and the banking services remained affected in Punjab. Central trade unions on Monday began a two-day nationwide strike to protest against the government’s alleged wrong policies.

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Hyderabad: Hit by free bus travel, auto unions seek compensation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad: Hit by free bus travel, auto unions seek compensation

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Hundreds of auto-rickshaw drivers, along with trade unions such as AITUC, Auto Owners Association, BRTU and CITU staged a mass protest at Dharna Chowk near Indira Park on Tuesday. Satthi Reddy, general secretary, Telangana Auto-Drivers Samakhya, told TNIE: “Due to restrictions on buying new autos in the city, drivers are purchasing vehicles in other districts and running them within …

Bharat bandh: Train services, road traffic disrupted; police lathi-charge protesters in Patna
4 months ago

Bharat bandh: Train services, road traffic disrupted; police lathi-charge protesters in Patna

New Indian Express  

The Bharat Bandh called by several Dalit and Adivasi groups on Wednesday to protest the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes elicited varied reactions across the country. While some regions saw significant disruptions, others remained largely unaffected, with the bandh receiving mixed support from different political and social organisations. While protesters disrupted train …

Farmers' protest highlights: Internet suspended in 7 Haryana districts
10 months ago

Farmers' protest highlights: Internet suspended in 7 Haryana districts

Hindustan Times  

Farmers' Protest highlights: Farmers from across multiple states have resumed the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on Wednesday. Farmer leaders from Punjab and Haryana previously halted the farmers' protest on Sunday evening after the fourth round of talks with Union Ministers. Farmer leaders taking part in agitation on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by …

Farmers' protest highlights: Internet suspended in 7 Haryana districts
10 months ago

Farmers' protest highlights: Internet suspended in 7 Haryana districts

Hindustan Times  

Farmers' Protest highlights: Farmers from across multiple states have resumed the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on Wednesday. Farmer leaders from Punjab and Haryana previously halted the farmers' protest on Sunday evening after the fourth round of talks with Union Ministers. Farmer leaders taking part in agitation on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by …

Bharat Bandh | SKM, trade unions declare nationwide strike a ‘big success’
10 months ago

Bharat Bandh | SKM, trade unions declare nationwide strike a ‘big success’

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha and ten Central Trade Unions claimed that the rural and industrial strike called by them on Friday was “big success.” Though reports from various States suggested that it was a mixed response for the call, the SKM and the CTUs said in separate statements that the struggles reflected the anger of farmers, workers, and the rural …

Bharat Bandh: Commuters at receiving end as over 650 buses halt operations in Ludhiana
10 months, 1 week ago

Bharat Bandh: Commuters at receiving end as over 650 buses halt operations in Ludhiana

Hindustan Times  

The city’s bustling bus stand here was devoid of activity on Friday after more than 250 government and over 400 private buses suspended their services in support of the Bharat Bandh, leaving passengers stranded. Officials at the bus stand revealed that a majority of buses were compelled to retreat in the face of widespread protests and road closures across districts. …

Bharat Bandh: 3,000 government buses to stay off roads today in Punjab
10 months, 1 week ago

Bharat Bandh: 3,000 government buses to stay off roads today in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Around 3,000 state-run buses will stay off roads on Friday as driver and conductor unions affiliated with Punjab Roadways and PRTC have thrown their weight behind the Bharat Bandh against the Centre’s proposed hit-and-run law. In addition to showing solidarity with the nationwide Bharat Bandh call, the Punjab government bus drivers and conductors demand better security and facilities. We urge …

Forces deployed, highways shut, flag marches done in Haryana
10 months, 1 week ago

Forces deployed, highways shut, flag marches done in Haryana

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of paramilitary and police personnel in riot gear stood guard behind multiple layers of metal and jersey barriers, concertina wire, spikes, and sandbags as Haryana sought to seal its border with Punjab in a bid to halt the proposed “Dilli Chalo” march by certain farmer groups scheduled for Tuesday. By Monday, Haryana deployed thousands of paramilitary personnel along with …

Forces deployed, highways shut, flag marches done in Haryana ahead of ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest
10 months, 1 week ago

Forces deployed, highways shut, flag marches done in Haryana ahead of ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of paramilitary and police personnel in riot gear stood guard behind multiple layers of metal and jersey barriers, concertina wire, spikes, and sandbags as Haryana sought to seal its border with Punjab in a bid to halt the proposed “Dilli Chalo” march by certain farmer groups scheduled for Tuesday. The farmer leader from Haryana, Gurnam Singh Charuni, head of …

Haryana gears up for farmers’ march, traffic curbs in place
10 months, 1 week ago

Haryana gears up for farmers’ march, traffic curbs in place

The Hindu  

Ahead of the February 13 ‘Dilli Chalo’ call by farmers from Punjab and Haryana to press for their demands, the Haryana government on February 10 ordered suspension of mobile Internet services from 6 a.m. on February 11 across seven districts of the State. Mobile Internet services, bulk SMSes and all dongle services will remain suspended in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, …

Tamil Nadu transport workers declare indefinite bus strike from today
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu transport workers declare indefinite bus strike from today

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu transport workers' unions have announced an indefinite bus strike from Tuesday, January 9. However, the transport strike called by various transport employee unions demanding the 15th wage revision has not affected the operation of buses including the Metropolitan Transport Corporation today. Tamil Nadu Transport Minister SS Sivasankar inspected Chennai Koyambedu Bus Stand and advised transport officials for smooth …

Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17

Hindustan Times  

Truck drivers across Karnataka will go on an indefinite strike starting from January 17, announced the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association on Saturday. The strike is to protest against the stringent laws for hit-and-run cases under the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17 Speaking to reporters, C Naveen Reddy, president …

Truckers strike: Home Ministry seeks to pacify truckers protesting new hit-and-run law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Truckers strike: Home Ministry seeks to pacify truckers protesting new hit-and-run law

The Hindu  

As transporters across the country struck work to protest the increase in punishment in hit-and-run cases in the yet to be implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs convened a meeting with the All India Motor Transport Congress on January 2. We would also like to point out that the decision to invoke Section 106 of the …

Truckers strike enters Day 2, long queues at petrol pumps | Top Updates
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Truckers strike enters Day 2, long queues at petrol pumps | Top Updates

Hindustan Times  

In a widespread demonstration against the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, the nationwide strike by transport associations and drivers entered its second day, causing disruptions in fuel supplies and long queues at petrol pumps in various cities. The BNS, which recently replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, has introduced stringent penalties for hit-and-run cases, particularly targeting motorists involved in serious …

Truckers end stir after getting assurance from Centre over new hit-and-run law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Truckers end stir after getting assurance from Centre over new hit-and-run law

India TV News  

As the truckers' protest gathers wind, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla met the representatives of All India Motor Transport Congress to discuss their demands on Tuesday. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said, "We had a discussion with the All India Motor Transport Congress representatives. Earlier, sources said that the All India Motor Transport Congress has not yet given a nationwide …

Rajasthan polls: BJP suspends workers as protests over ticket denial continue
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajasthan polls: BJP suspends workers as protests over ticket denial continue

Hindustan Times  

The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has suspended six workers for vandalising the party office in Rajsamand even as protests over the denial of tickets for the Rajasthan assembly elections continued on Monday. Supporters of dissidents allegedly vandalised the local BJP office in Rajsamand. We had a rivalry since then.” In Rajsamand, supporters of dissidents allegedly vandalised the local BJP office …

‘TMC a rich party, should use chartered flights to send workers to Delhi’: Suvendu Adhikari
1 year, 2 months ago

‘TMC a rich party, should use chartered flights to send workers to Delhi’: Suvendu Adhikari

Hindustan Times  

Refuting the allegations made by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee that BJP is cancelling trains so that TMC workers cannot attend protests in the national capital on Sunday, Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari said that TMC is lying and Bengal ruling party should use its chartered plane to send their party workers to join protests. They …

Bus carrying TMC workers to Delhi protest meets with accident, returns to West Bengal
1 year, 2 months ago

Bus carrying TMC workers to Delhi protest meets with accident, returns to West Bengal

India TV News  

A bus carrying Trinamool Congress workers for the MGNREGA protest in Delhi met with an accident in Jharkhand on Sunday. TMC accuse BJP for cancellation of trains Following the accident, senior West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja accused the BJP of compelling the ruling party in Bengal to arrange buses for transportation since a special train was not allocated. 'Testament to …

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru
1 year, 3 months ago

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Private transport operators called off their strike following assurances by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy to address their concerns and demands. On September 11, most autorickshaws, cabs and private buses stayed off roads in Bengaluru in response to a call by Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Nataraj Sharma, president of the Federation, said, “Unless we get a written guarantee …

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert

Live Mint  

In Karnataka, private transportation has called for a one-day strike ‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today, September 11, Monday against the state government's Shakti scheme which offers free travel facilities to women on non-premium government buses. However, the Karnataka Transport Department has made arrangements in order to tackle the Bandh called by the private bus, taxi, and auto unions, said Transport Minister Ramalinga …

Bus services hit in south Punjab, causing inconvenience to public
1 year, 5 months ago

Bus services hit in south Punjab, causing inconvenience to public

Hindustan Times  

Bus services in Bathinda and adjoining districts of south Punjab were hit on Tuesday after contractual and outsourced staff of state roadways services went on strike, seeking regularisation of their jobs. Contractual employees of the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation during a protest at the Bathinda bus stand on Tuesday. Due to the strike by drivers and conductors working on contract …

Some services hit as Karnataka government employees begin indefinite strike
1 year, 9 months ago

Some services hit as Karnataka government employees begin indefinite strike

The Hindu  

In an embarrassment to the government ahead of Assembly elections, about eight lakh employees and those working in aided institutions launched an indefinite strike, demanding pay revision, across Karnataka on March 1. Which services in Karnataka are affected Government and aided educational institutions shut with teachers joining the strike Preparatory examinations of class 10 Outpatient services in government hospitals shut …

Delhi: Few auto drivers thrashed for operating rickshaws amid ongoing strike in Uttam Nagar
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Few auto drivers thrashed for operating rickshaws amid ongoing strike in Uttam Nagar

India Today  

Amid the strike of auto-rickshaw, cab and taxi unions in the national capital on Monday, a few auto drivers were thrashed for operating rickshaws during the protest in the Uttam Nagar area of Delhi. They were thrashed by the protesting auto drivers for going about their daily business instead of joining the strike. However, members of the auto drivers’ union …

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit

Firstpost  

A joint forum of central trade unions is protesting against the government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. New Delhi: The two-day nationwide strike by central trade unions to protest against the government policies entered its second day on Tuesday, impacting normal life in some parts of the country. On Monday, the first day of the strike, public dealings at …

Bharat Bandh Updates: 2 Injured While Stopping Train in Bengal's Kulgachhia, Vehicles Vandalised in Howrah; Banking Services Hit
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh Updates: 2 Injured While Stopping Train in Bengal's Kulgachhia, Vehicles Vandalised in Howrah; Banking Services Hit

News 18  

Normal life was disrupted at some places in West Bengal in the wake of a two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions from Monday. In the interest of the consumers of electricity, it is advised that all the power utilities shall take necessary measures to ensure round-the-clock functioning of the electricity grid and availability of all plants, transmission lines …

Bharat Bandh 2022: Why workers across India are on a massive two-day strike
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh 2022: Why workers across India are on a massive two-day strike

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A two-day nationwide strike has …

Bharat Bandh: Heavy Rush at Chennai Metro Stations as Bus Services Hit
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Heavy Rush at Chennai Metro Stations as Bus Services Hit

News 18  

A heavy rush was witnessed in metro railway stations in Chennai as the state-run Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses stayed off the road due to the pan India strike called by joint trade unions. When contacted, Southern Railway officials said that there is an unprecedented increase in the passenger flow in all the metro stations in Chennai. Notably, around 1000 MTC …

Rajasthan roadways employees to go on strike on Oct 27
3 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan roadways employees to go on strike on Oct 27

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan roadways employees will go on a one-day strike on October 27, to press for their demands like revision in pay and new recruitments. "Nearly 13,000 employees of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation will be on a one-day strike on October 27 across the state in support of our long-pending 11 demands," M L Yadav, convener of the joint …

Bharat Bandh | Protesters disrupt road, rail traffic in Punjab, Haryana
3 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh | Protesters disrupt road, rail traffic in Punjab, Haryana

The Hindu  

Farmers protesting the Centre’s three farm laws on Monday were seen demonstrating in many parts of Punjab and Haryana in response to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha’s call for a Bharat Bandh, disrupting movement of road and rail transport. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha — an umbrella body of farmer unions — is spearheading the farmer’s ongoing protest against Centre’s farm laws. …

After 'brutal' lathi-charge, farmers block highways in Haryana
3 years, 3 months ago

After 'brutal' lathi-charge, farmers block highways in Haryana

Firstpost  

The use of force by the police invited severe criticism from various political parties Angry farmers blocked several highways across Haryana to protest the “brutal” police action against their fellow farmers in Karnal district, as they were protesting a meeting led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. #WATCH | Haryana: Police baton charged farmers who were protesting at Bastara toll …

Karnataka Bus Strike Today: State Govt Warns KSRTC Workers of Strict Action, Rules Out Negotiation
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Bus Strike Today: State Govt Warns KSRTC Workers of Strict Action, Rules Out Negotiation

News 18  

With the employees of road transport corporations set to go on a strike on wage related issues from April 7, the Karnataka government on Tuesday warned of strict action and ruled out any negotiations with them. Noting that most of the demands made by the employees have been addressed despite financial constraints due to COVID-19, the government made it clear …

Bharat Bandh: Protesters block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana; train services hit at 32 locations
3 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Protesters block highways, roads in Punjab, Haryana; train services hit at 32 locations

Firstpost  

Chandigarh: Farmers blocked national highways and other key roads at many places in Punjab and Haryana, and squatted on railway tracks at several locations disrupting road and rail traffic as part of their nationwide protest against the Centre’s new agri laws. Protesters squatted on railway tracks at several locations, including in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Ferozepur, Ambala, Jind, Jhajjar, Panchkula and …

Transport Employees Stir in Karnataka Enters Second Day; Bus Services Hit
4 years ago

Transport Employees Stir in Karnataka Enters Second Day; Bus Services Hit

News 18  

Members of the public suffered as thousands of employees of state-owned transport corporations continued their strike for a second day here on Friday pressing various demands resulting in disruption of services. Thousands of government buses did not operate due to the stir by transport corporation employees demanding salaries on par with state government employees among others. According to sources in …

Bharat Bandh: Operations at public sector banks partially hit due to trade union strike
4 years ago

Bharat Bandh: Operations at public sector banks partially hit due to trade union strike

India TV News  

Banking operations in public sector banks across the country were partially affected on Thursday as some bank unions joined the one-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions. Cash transaction including deposits and withdrawal at branches, forex and government transactions have been impacted in many public sector banks where participating unions are strong. Ten central trade unions, except Bharatiya Mazdoor …

Trade union strike partially impacts life, banking services
4 years ago

Trade union strike partially impacts life, banking services

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The nationwide trade unions strike began early Thursday and has disrupted road transport, general movement in some states. Bank unions have also called for a one day strike to join hands with trade unions. Trade unions are on strike in industrial belts of Delhi and Jantar Mantar, the protest ground of Delhi will see unions gathering later in …

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