Bengaluru Bandh: Schools Relying on Private Vehicles to Remain Shut Today
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: Schools Relying on Private Vehicles to Remain Shut Today

News 18  

The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations in Bengaluru has called for a strike or “Bengaluru Bandh” today, September 11, which would result in a disruption of operations for all private commercial vehicles operating in Karnataka’s capital city. The strike in Bengaluru today will have an impact on an array of private transport services, including auto-rickshaws, cab aggregators and school buses. Private transportation players have requested a bandh in Bengaluru to express their objection to the Shakti scheme, one of the five promises made by the government of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Emergency service vehicles which include ambulances, pharmaceutical delivery services, and vital goods-carrying trucks would keep running despite the Bengaluru Bandh.

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Bengaluru youth, 19, dies after crashing into parked truck on NICE Road: Report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bengaluru youth, 19, dies after crashing into parked truck on NICE Road: Report

Hindustan Times  

A 19-year-old from Bagalkote lost his life in a road accident on NICE Road, Bengaluru, early Wednesday. The incident occurred at approximately 6.20 am when Kanakamadara was riding toward Electronics City. IPS officer, 26, dies in road accident An IPS officer lost his life in an accident while en route to his first posting in Hassan district, police reported early …

Uber keen on launching shuttle services in Bengaluru after Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. What's stopping them?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uber keen on launching shuttle services in Bengaluru after Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. What's stopping them?

Hindustan Times  

The cab aggregator Uber aims to launch bus shuttle services in Bengaluru to improve the mobility conditions in the tech capital. After launching the idea in Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad, Uber is now looking to enter Bengaluru with a similar idea of ferrying large numbers of people from one place to another. In an announcement, Uber said, “The mass-transit mobility …

Bengaluru Traffic Police collect ₹30.57 lakh in fines from delivery riders in crackdown: Report
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police collect ₹30.57 lakh in fines from delivery riders in crackdown: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a major enforcement drive, the Bengaluru Traffic Police registered nearly 6,000 cases against e-commerce delivery personnel on Monday for violating traffic rules. Other notable offenses included 1,260 instances of vehicles parked in no-parking zones, 671 cases of no-entry zone violations, and 523 riders without helmets. ‘Embrace public transport’ Recently, Bengaluru Traffic police urged citizens to embrace public transport as …

Bengal Bandh: Airlines issue travel advisory to passengers about traffic congestion, check guidelines
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengal Bandh: Airlines issue travel advisory to passengers about traffic congestion, check guidelines

India TV News  

Major airlines, including Vistara, IndiGo and SpiceJet, on Wednesday issued travel advisory for people travelling from Kolkata in view of the 12-hour bandh call given by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Notably, these airlines sent out travel advisories alerting passengers about possible local transport issues, road blockages, diversions, traffic congestion These airlines also urged the passengers to monitor road conditions and …

Rajasthan sees mix impact of Bharat Bandh, normal life largely unaffected
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan sees mix impact of Bharat Bandh, normal life largely unaffected

India TV News  

The Bharat Bandh called by 21 groups against the Supreme Court order allowing the provision of creamy layer in SC and ST categories, evoked a mixed response in Rajasthan, with normal life remaining largely unaffected. General Secretary of Jaipur Vyapar Mahasangh Suresh Saini said market associations in the city voluntarily decided to keep shops closed to avoid any inconvenience to …

Watch: Bengaluru residents overtake BBMP, clean accident-prone road; DK Shivakumar reacts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Bengaluru residents overtake BBMP, clean accident-prone road; DK Shivakumar reacts

Hindustan Times  

Residents and schools in Balagere took an unprecedented initiative this past Sunday, foregoing their usual break to address the pressing safety concerns along the Kadubeesanahalli to Varthur road stretch. Faced with frequent two-wheeler skids and severe traffic congestion, residents armed themselves with work gloves and began clearing a nearly three km stretch of accumulated silt. Faced with frequent two-wheeler skids …

Maintenance, repair works to cause power cuts across Bengaluru till June 12: Report
7 months ago

Maintenance, repair works to cause power cuts across Bengaluru till June 12: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is likely to face scheduled power cuts till Wednesday, i.e., June 12 - as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited are in the midst of finishing several impending projects, a report said. Here is a day-by-day list of areas that could be affected by power cuts: June 8 : Queens Road, Thimmaiah Road, …

Bharat Bandh: Commuters at receiving end as over 650 buses halt operations in Ludhiana
10 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17
1 year 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 …

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister
1 year ago

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday that 1,400 new electric buses will be included into the fleet of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April 2024. In an effort to promote green mobility in the city, the Chief Minister flagged off 100 electric buses in Bengaluru today and took a brief trip along with his deputy, DK Shivakumar. The …

Karnataka suspends bus services to Maha as Maratha quota agitation intensifies
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka suspends bus services to Maha as Maratha quota agitation intensifies

Hindustan Times  

As the Maratha reservation agitation in Maharashtra intensifies, Karnataka has temporarily halted all bus services to the neighbouring state, officials said, in a move to ensure passengers’ safety and prevent damage to the vehicles from possible attacks by the agitationists. Karnataka has halted all bus services to Maharashtra after a bus from the Balki depot in Bidar district was set …

Power disruptions in Bengaluru till Friday, several areas affected
1 year, 2 months ago

Power disruptions in Bengaluru till Friday, several areas affected

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru city is likely to witness scheduled power outages for most of this week amid a sharp fall in electricity production. Power supply companies including the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited have undertaken several maintenance projects as well, owing to outages in some areas. These works consist of renovation, modernisation, DTC structure maintenance, line …

35 Bengaluru Metro feeder buses inaugurated; CEOs, top bureaucrats take bus ride
1 year, 3 months ago

35 Bengaluru Metro feeder buses inaugurated; CEOs, top bureaucrats take bus ride

India Today  

As many as 35 Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation Metro feeder service buses were inaugurated in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated the 35 feeder buses, which will operate on two routes in the city. There will be a lot of changes in the next six months for BMTC," Reddy said while travelling in one of the newly …

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Government announced a ban on car pooling in the state's capital city Bengaluru, in keeping with the demands of taxi driver associations. Karnataka Government's transport department advised residents of Bengaluru not to take rides from the carpooling apps like BlaBla car, Quick Ride among others. Ride-hailing apps like BlaBla Car, Quickride, Rideshare, Commute Easy, and Carpool Adda have …

List of flights cancelled to and from Bengaluru Airport due to Karnataka Bandh
1 year, 3 months ago

List of flights cancelled to and from Bengaluru Airport due to Karnataka Bandh

India TV News  

A total of 44 flights were cancelled to and from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in view of the statewide bandh called by the pro-Kannada outfits over the Cauvery water issue on Friday. However, several flights from different parts of the country have landed at the Bengaluru Airport since 6 am, while several have taken off barring a few which were …

44 flights cancelled, chaos at Bengaluru airport amid Karnataka bandh
1 year, 3 months ago

44 flights cancelled, chaos at Bengaluru airport amid Karnataka bandh

India Today  

As many as 44 flights were cancelled at the Bengaluru International Airport on Friday amid the statewide bandh called by Kannada Okkuta, an umbrella organisation for Kannada organisations, to protest against the release of Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu. However, sources said cancellations happened due to the effect of the Karnataka bandh since many passengers had cancelled their …

Karnataka Bandh: Schools, colleges in Bengaluru closed today
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka Bandh: Schools, colleges in Bengaluru closed today

India Today  

All schools and colleges in Bengaluru and Mandya are closed today, September 29, 2023, in view of the 'Karnataka Bandh'. "In view of the bandh called by Pro-Kannada organisations, farmers' unions, and several other organisations tomorrow regarding the Cauvery water issue, Section 144 has been imposed in Mandya district and schools and colleges will be closed tomorrow," says Deputy Commissioner …

Bengaluru Traffic Horror: School Kids Stuck In Jam Reach Home At 9 PM
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic Horror: School Kids Stuck In Jam Reach Home At 9 PM

News 18  

Though Bengaluru thrives in the tech sector, the city is notoriously known for its daily traffic snarls. But the reasons weren’t enough to squash the frustration of an X user whose kids reached home from school at 9 pm. Anyone but the people whose actual job this is.— Ritesh Banglani September 27, 2023 The horror of school kids returning home …

Karnataka bandh: Schools, colleges to remain shut in Bengaluru tomorrow
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka bandh: Schools, colleges to remain shut in Bengaluru tomorrow

India Today  

The Bengaluru district administration has announced a holiday for schools and colleges ahead of the Karnataka bandh on Friday. ‘Kannada Okkuta’, an umbrella organisation for Kannada outfits, including factions of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, Kannada Chalavali, and various farmers’ bodies, has given a call for a statewide dawn-to-dusk shutdown on Friday to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. …

Bangalore University Postpones Convocation Due to Karnataka Bandh on September 29
1 year, 3 months ago

Bangalore University Postpones Convocation Due to Karnataka Bandh on September 29

News 18  

Kannada Okkuta, an umbrella association for Pro-Kannada organisations led by Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj, has called for yet another statewide bandh on September 29 in the midst of the present protest against the Karnataka government’s decision to release 5,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from state dams. The demand for the Karnataka Bandh comes just one day after …

Bengaluru Bandh: Prohibitory Orders Under Sec 144 to be in Place Till Midnight, Says Top Cop; Another Protest on Friday
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: Prohibitory Orders Under Sec 144 to be in Place Till Midnight, Says Top Cop; Another Protest on Friday

News 18  

Bengaluru Bandh: Bangalore University Postpones Convocation Over Sep 29 Shutdown The Annual Convocation of Bangalore University which was scheduled for Friday has now been postponed because of Karnataka Bandh on September 29. We will not release that much… pic.twitter.com/kGjKOHjwDr — ANI September 26, 2023 Cauvery Water Sharing Issue: TN Farmers Hold 'Rail Roko' Protest Farmers from Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur held …

Bengaluru bandh | TNSTC suspends bus services from Nilgiris to Karnataka
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru bandh | TNSTC suspends bus services from Nilgiris to Karnataka

The Hindu  

Seven TNSTC buses plying from the Nilgiris to Bengaluru and Mysuru stopped services temporarily on Tuesday, September 26 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers. TNSTC officials stated that four of the seven buses ply to Mysuru while three travel to Bengaluru every day from the Nilgiris. “However, we have been in constant touch with the Nilgiris …

Bengaluru bandh | Inter-state commute at Tamil Nadu - Karnataka border in Hosur comes to a standstill
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru bandh | Inter-state commute at Tamil Nadu - Karnataka border in Hosur comes to a standstill

The Hindu  

Inter-state traffic between Hosur and Bengaluru was affected in Hosur in view of the bandh organised at Bengaluru in Karnataka on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The bandh called by Kannada outfits protesting against the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s order directing Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu, froze the interstate commute with passengers stranded at Hosur main bus stand. Similarly, …

Bengaluru bandh | Vehicle movement disrupted at Tamil Nadu - Karnataka border near Hasanur in Erode
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru bandh | Vehicle movement disrupted at Tamil Nadu - Karnataka border near Hasanur in Erode

The Hindu  

Movement of vehicles between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka at the inter-State border near Hasanur in Talavadi Hills of Erode district was disrupted on Tuesday, September 26 due to bandh called by various farmers organisations in Karnataka against releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The Dindigul – Bengaluru National Highway 948 passes through the core area of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve and …

Bandh in Bengaluru against Cauvery water release to TN affects normal life
1 year, 3 months ago

Bandh in Bengaluru against Cauvery water release to TN affects normal life

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru bandh called by farmers and Kannada organisations on Tuesday and backed by the BJP and JD in protest against the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu evoked partial response, with most of the public services functioning normally, but fewer people venturing out. 'Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti,' an umbrella outfit of farmers' associations and other organisations …

Bengaluru bandh | Mixed response from city residents
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru bandh | Mixed response from city residents

The Hindu  

Bengaluru has witnessed a mixed response so far to the bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations and farmers on September 26 over the Cauvery river water dispute with Tamil Nadu and against the Sate government releasing water to the neighbouring State as per the directions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority. How the Bengaluru Bandh unfolded in the city Meanwhile, transportation …

Bengaluru Bandh: Sec 144 Clamped As Police Deny Nod For Protest, Schools To Remain Closed — Updates
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: Sec 144 Clamped As Police Deny Nod For Protest, Schools To Remain Closed — Updates

ABP News  

To prevent any untoward occurrence or violence during the Bengaluru Bandh on Tuesday, the city police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code across the city for 24 hours from Monday midnight, news agency ANI reported. Taking to X, Bengaluru City Police stated: "Today addressing press, Bengaluru Police Commissioner has reiterated that no bundh/protests/processions are …

Cauvery row: many groups withdraw support to Bengaluru Bandh call
1 year, 3 months ago

Cauvery row: many groups withdraw support to Bengaluru Bandh call

The Hindu  

A meeting between two groups of activists and organisations - one led by farmers leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar who has called for Bengaluru Bandh on Tuesday, and another led by Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj who is preparing for Karnataka Bandh on September 29 - failed to arrive at any consensus on Monday. After the meeting, Mr. Nagaraj said that they had …

Bengaluru bandh today likely to be partial
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru bandh today likely to be partial

The Hindu  

With farmers and Kannada organisations divided over the Bengaluru bandh call for Tuesday, as a section of them remaining firm on a Statewide shutdown on September 29, confusion and chaos ruled on Monday. Many organisations that had earlier supported Tuesday’s bandh call withdrew, indicating they may participate in the Karnataka bandh later this week. However, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses …

Bengaluru bandh | Airlines ask passengers to reach Kempegowda International Airport early to avoid inconvenience
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru bandh | Airlines ask passengers to reach Kempegowda International Airport early to avoid inconvenience

The Hindu  

As commuting to the Kempegowda International Airport is likely to be affected due the Bengaluru bandh on September 26, airlines have been asking passengers to plan their travel and reach the airport in advance to avoid any inconvenience. “Due to the Bandh declared in Bengaluru on 26 Sep 2023, there may be an impact on public transport facilities for travel …

Bengaluru Bandh: ‘Not going to curtail protests,’ says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: ‘Not going to curtail protests,’ says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

With protests intensifying over the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu and bandh being called on the issue, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said his government will not curtail them, but underlined the importance of maintenance of peace. The Supreme Court on September 21 refused to interfere with the order of the Cauvery Water Management Authority which …

Bengaluru Bandh today: What's open and what's closed?
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh today: What's open and what's closed?

Hindustan Times  

Farmer groups and pro-Kannada organizations have called for a Bengaluru Bandh on Tuesday and many operations in the city are expected to come to a standstill. More than 175 organisations across the state have declared support to the bandh and said that they stand with the farmer groups who are protesting against releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery …

Bengaluru shut today: Know what's open and what's closed due to bandh
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru shut today: Know what's open and what's closed due to bandh

India TV News  

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have been embroiled in a longstanding dispute over the Cauvery River water sharing. Recently, the Cauvery Water Management Authority ordered the Karnataka government to release 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, leading to protests in Karnataka. Here is a list of services likely to be closed: KSRTC and BMTC buses: The Karnataka …

Support pours in for Bengaluru bandh call on September 26
1 year, 3 months ago

Support pours in for Bengaluru bandh call on September 26

The Hindu  

More support poured in for the Bengaluru bandh called by the Karnataka Jala Samrkashana Samiti on September 26, with several organisations announcing their decision to back it after a meeting on Sunday. Leaders of the Karnataka Television Artists’ Association, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Swabhimani Balaga, Karnataka Karmikara Parishat, Jaya Karnataka, Karnataka Christians’ Association, and Goods Vehicles Drivers and Owners’ Association also …

‘Bengaluru Bandh’: Transport services to be affected as federation extends support
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Bengaluru Bandh’: Transport services to be affected as federation extends support

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation services are likely to be affected on September 26 after the KSRTC Staff and Workers Federation extended its support for ‘Bengaluru Bandh’ called by pro-Kannada outfits, political groups and farmers’ associations, to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Various organisations, including farmers’ groups and pro-Kannada …

Bengaluru bandh call likely to bring city to a halt on September 26
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru bandh call likely to bring city to a halt on September 26

The Hindu  

The Bengaluru bandh call given by a coalition of farmers and Kannada organisations under the aegis of Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti will in likelihood bring the city to a halt on September 26, Tuesday. Within hours of the bandh call being given, several organisations, including public and private transport unions, private school managements, film industry and hotels and restaurants associations, …

'Bangalore Bandh' called off after private unions meet Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy
1 year, 3 months ago

'Bangalore Bandh' called off after private unions meet Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy

Firstpost  

Transport minister R Ramalinga Reddy assured the private transport unions of trying to meet most of their demands after which they called of the strike The ‘Bangalore Bandh’ has been called off by the federation of private transport association after Karnataka government assured to fulfill their promises. Transport minister R Ramalinga Reddy assured the private transport unions of trying to …

Bangalore bandh called off after Karnataka government's intervention
1 year, 3 months ago

Bangalore bandh called off after Karnataka government's intervention

Hindustan Times  

The federation of private transport associations have called off the ‘Bangalore Bandh’ after Karnataka government assured to fulfil their promises. Bangalore bandh called off after Karnataka government's intervention What are the demands of private transport associations? The major demand of the unions is to extend the government's Shakti scheme to even the private players in the state as they are …

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru
1 year, 4 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 …

Bangalore Traffic Updates: Police alert with advisory on bandh day
1 year, 4 months ago

Bangalore Traffic Updates: Police alert with advisory on bandh day

Hindustan Times  

By Bengaluru police have made all the arrangements to manage the traffic as extra buses and personal vehicles will be on the road. Bengaluru Traffic Live Updates: Police alert with advisory on bandh day. Bengaluru Traffic Updates: The transport unions have announced a strike on Monday and all private cabs, taxis, maxis and autorickshaws will stay off the road till …

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert
1 year, 4 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 …

Pvt transport operators call off day-long strike in Bengaluru after Minister's assurance on their demands
1 year, 4 months ago

Pvt transport operators call off day-long strike in Bengaluru after Minister's assurance on their demands

India TV News  

Bengaluru bandh: After assurance from Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy that most of their demands would be fulfilled, the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations called off the day-long strike in the city on Monday afternoon. The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called for a 'bandh' in Bengaluru today against the state government's Shakti scheme …

Bangalore bandh Highlights: Strike called off after Karnataka govt intervention
1 year, 4 months ago

Bangalore bandh Highlights: Strike called off after Karnataka govt intervention

Hindustan Times  

Bangalore bandh Updates: The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Association declared a citywide 'bandh' in Bengaluru on Monday. About nine lakh private commercial vehicles, including auto-rickshaws, corporate vehicles, airport taxis, maxi cabs, and buses, are set to stay off the roads. The federation has complained that they have lost more than 40% of their revenue after the launch …

Karnataka pvt transport unions call for bandh today
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka pvt transport unions call for bandh today

Hindustan Times  

The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations on Sunday called for a ‘bandh’, prompting 700,000 to one million private vehicles to stay off the roads in Bengaluru on Monday. The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations on Sunday called for a ‘bandh’. Earlier, transport unions had held discussions with state transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on July …

Bengaluru: Private Transporters' Bandh on Monday, Likely to Affect Commuters
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru: Private Transporters' Bandh on Monday, Likely to Affect Commuters

News 18  

Lakhs of private vehicles including autos, taxis, maxi cabs, goods vehicles and corporate buses could stay off the roads on Monday, making commuting difficult for school students and office-goers, among others, as the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called for a ’bandh’. As private maxi cabs are one of the main modes of transport for several …

Bengaluru bandh on September 11. What's open, what's closed
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru bandh on September 11. What's open, what's closed

Hindustan Times  

The private taxi and bus associations in Bengaluru declared strike on September 11 and most of the private transportation in the city is expected to shut. As Monday is a working day for the IT employees and other commuters, the BMTC is also planning to deploy extra buses to meet the demand amid the strike. What's open, what's closed Ever …

Schools in Bengaluru to Likely Remain Closed Tomorrow Due to Transport Strike
1 year, 4 months ago

Schools in Bengaluru to Likely Remain Closed Tomorrow Due to Transport Strike

News 18  

A private transport strike in Bengaluru on Monday, September 11, is increasingly likely as a result of a lack of agreement between the Karnataka government and the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Auto-rickshaws, taxis and school buses are among the several private transportation services that are anticipated to be affected by the upcoming strike on Monday in Bengaluru. …

Bengaluru to witness power cuts on August 16, 17 | THESE areas to be affected
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru to witness power cuts on August 16, 17 | THESE areas to be affected

India TV News  

Bengaluru scheduled power cuts: The IT hub of India and Karnataka capital Bengaluru will face scheduled power outages in several areas on August 16 and 17. As per reports, the power cuts is scheduled as both the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company and teh Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited are completing several pending projects. These areas are to be affected on …

Private buses, auto, taxis unions withdraw strike call on July 27 after meeting minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Private buses, auto, taxis unions withdraw strike call on July 27 after meeting minister

The Hindu  

Bengaluru The private transport unions and federations on Monday withdrew the call for a strike on July 27 after meeting Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Earlier, opposing the Shakti scheme, which offers free rides for women in non-premium bus services of the road transport corporations, 23 private transport unions and federations had decided to call for a Bengaluru bandh, where no …

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