Bangla Bandh On August 28: Check What's Open And What's Closed As BJP Calls 12-Hour Strike In West Bengal
7 months ago

Bangla Bandh On August 28: Check What's Open And What's Closed As BJP Calls 12-Hour Strike In West Bengal

ABP News  

Bangla Bandh Today: The Bharatiya Janata Party has called for a 12-hour Bangla bandh on Wednesday. The West Bengal unit of the BJP called a Bandh condemning the police action on protestors who took part in the march to the state secretariat Nabanna on Tuesday over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar murder case. Union Minister and WB BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday said, "West Bengal BJP calls a 12-hour West Bengal bandh tomorrow". RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case | "West Bengal BJP calls a 12-hour West Bengal bandh tomorrow," says Union Minister and WB BJP president Sukanta Majumdar pic.twitter.com/QXTZPWa9Kk — ANI August 27, 2024 On the 'Nabanna Abhiyaan' rally in Kolkata, Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda said on Tuesday, "Keeping in mind the sentiments of the common citizens, Bharatiya Janata Party has called for a Bengal bandh for 12 hours from 6 am tomorrow. #WATCH | On the 'Nabanna Abhiyaan' rally in Kolkata today, Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda says "Keeping in mind the sentiments of the common citizens, Bharatiya Janata Party has called for a Bengal bandh for 12 hours from 6 am tomorrow.

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Why has a shutdown been called, what’s open and closed, and exam schedules
1 week ago

Why has a shutdown been called, what’s open and closed, and exam schedules

Live Mint  

Karnataka is bracing for a state-wide bandh on Saturday, March 22. Karnataka bandh timings The state-wide bandh may be observed from 6 am to 6 pm on Saturday, March 22. Karnataka bandh: What's open, what's closed While essential services like hospitals, milk supply, and metro will operate, taxis, BMTC buses, and cinemas will be shut. BMTC buses and KSRTC services …

Karnataka bandh on March 22: Here is what to expect and who will be affected for 12 hours
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1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka bandh on March 22: Here is what to expect and who will be affected for 12 hours

Hindustan Times  

Several pro-Kannada organizations have announced Karnataka bandh on Saturday, March 22, in response to an alleged assault on a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus conductor in Belagavi. The attack, allegedly carried out by individuals associated with pro-Marathi organizations, has sparked widespread outrage among Kannada activists, leading to demands for stricter action. Public transport KSRTC and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation …

Karnataka Bandh on March 22: Will schools, colleges, govt office be closed? Check what’s open, what’s shut
1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka Bandh on March 22: Will schools, colleges, govt office be closed? Check what’s open, what’s shut

India TV News  

Karnataka Bandh on March 22: Will schools, colleges, govt office be closed? Check what’s open, what’s shut Karnataka Bandh: The 12-hour shutdown will start from 6 am and will continue till 6 pm. The Karnataka bandh is likely to disrupt public transport, cab services, and daily activities across the state. Karnataka Bandh will be observed on March 22 as pro-Kannada …

1,900 organisations supporting March 22 bandh call: Vatal Nagaraj
3 weeks, 5 days ago

1,900 organisations supporting March 22 bandh call: Vatal Nagaraj

The Hindu  

Kannada protagonist and Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha leader Vatal Nagaraj claimed that the call for Karnataka bandh on March 22 has been supported by more than 1,900 organisations. Speaking to reporters while holding a demonstration in Mysuru on Sunday, Mr. Vatal Nagaraj ruled out the possibility of rescheduling the date of the bandh. He also demanded the overall development of …

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Proposal for anti-rape bill approved
7 months ago

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Proposal for anti-rape bill approved

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party observed a 12-hour “Bangla Bandh” in West Bengal today to protest police action against protesters who participated in the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday. Daily life was partially affected across the state as BJP workers tried stopping rail and bus services leading to police action. Over 200 people were arrested and …

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

Why Bharat bandh call today? What is open, what is closed?
7 months, 1 week ago

Why Bharat bandh call today? What is open, what is closed?

Hindustan Times  

The ‘Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti’ will observe a day-long Bharat Bandh on Wednesday, August 21, to protest the Supreme Court's recent judgment on reservations. Dalit and Adiwasi organisations have called for the Bharat Bandh On August 1, a seven-judge bench of Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, ruled by a 6:1 majority that further sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled …

Bengaluru bandh today likely to be partial
1 year, 6 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 …

Bangalore bandh Highlights: Strike called off after Karnataka govt intervention
1 year, 6 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 …

Bengaluru Bandh: Private transport to cease on Monday, schools declare holiday
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: Private transport to cease on Monday, schools declare holiday

Live Mint  

Bengaluru Bandh News: The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Association has called a bandh on Monday, 11 September, which means all private commercial vehicles plying in Karnataka's capital city will cease services on Monday. Meanwhile, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Sunday informed that the Karnataka Government's Karnataka Transport Department has made arrangements in order to tackle the …

BJP calls 12-hour bandh in Bengal tomorrow to protest against ‘police brutality’
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP calls 12-hour bandh in Bengal tomorrow to protest against ‘police brutality’

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party has called for a 12-hour bandh on Friday in North Bengal to protest against alleged police brutality. "BJP has called for a 12-hour bandh tomorrow in North Bengal to protest against police brutality on common people," said West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar. Meanwhile Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought a detailed report of the …

Chhattisgarh's Bemetara violence: VHP calls State bandh today, urge shutting of shops
1 year, 11 months ago

Chhattisgarh's Bemetara violence: VHP calls State bandh today, urge shutting of shops

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur : In view of a Statewide 'bandh' call by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and other organisations over violence in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district, workers of the outfit and those of BJP, which has lent support to the protest, have urged people to close their businesses on Monday. Raipur Additional Superintendent of Police Abhishek Maheshwari said, "Today a bandh has been called …

Karnataka: Congress withdraws two-hour bandh call
2 years ago

Karnataka: Congress withdraws two-hour bandh call

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Heeding to the request made by students and parents over Congress party’s State-wide bandh on Thursday for 2-hours from 9 am to 11 am has been withdrawn, stated president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee D.K. Earlier, the State-wide bandh call was given by the party over alleged ‘corruption’ by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government especially referring to the …

Karnataka: Congress party calls for two-hour bandh on Monday
2 years ago

Karnataka: Congress party calls for two-hour bandh on Monday

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: To draw the attention of the people on the 'corrupt' Bharatiya Janata Party ruled State Government and also to demand the resignation of the Chief Minister over ‘corruption,’ president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee D.K. The bandh call by Congress party comes in the wake of the latest Lokayukta sleuths raid and recovery of cash from the residence of …

Darjeeling’s Gorkha parties call off bandh, stick to statehood demand
2 years, 1 month ago

Darjeeling’s Gorkha parties call off bandh, stick to statehood demand

Hindustan Times  

The Gorkha parties in Darjeeling on Wednesday called off the February 23 bandh that was announced in support for a separate state comprising parts of north Bengal. The bandh was called by the Janmukti Morcha, Hamro Party and Binoy Tamang, former chairman of the board of administrators of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration. People of the hills did not support it …

Pro-Gorkhaland forces call for bandh in Darjeeling hills
2 years, 1 month ago

Pro-Gorkhaland forces call for bandh in Darjeeling hills

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 22, 2023 12:40 IST A day after the West Bengal Assembly passed a resolution against any attempt to divide the State, which was tabled by the ruling Trinamool Congress on February 20, pro-Gorkhaland forces in the Darjeeling hills called for a 12-hour bandh on February 23 in protest against the resolution. Pointing out that the State’s class …

Darjeeling bandh called to press for separate state, Mamata warns of action
2 years, 1 month ago

Darjeeling bandh called to press for separate state, Mamata warns of action

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has warned of strict action in case of any disturbance during a day-long bandh called in Darjeeling on Thursday to protest against the state government’s opposition to the demand for carving a separate state in parts of north Bengal. We are one.” Former ruling Trinamool Congress leader Binoy Tamang joined a 24-hour hunger strike on Tuesday …

Bharat Bandh on 28, 29 March: West Bengal govt offices to remain open
3 years ago

Bharat Bandh on 28, 29 March: West Bengal govt offices to remain open

Live Mint  

Following central trade unions' call for a two-day nationwide strike on 28-29 March, the West Bengal government has said that all offices will remain open on those days and mandated employees to report for duty. "In view of calls given by different trade unions and others for a 48 hours' nationwide strike/bandh on March 28 and 29, 2022, it has …

BJP\'s Bengal bandh call evokes mixed response
3 years, 1 month ago

BJP\'s Bengal bandh call evokes mixed response

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata/Jalpaiguri: The 12-hour state-wide bandh call by BJP over "widespread rigging and violence" during civic elections in West Bengal evoked a mixed response on Monday. Transportation was normal and most of the commercial establishments remained open in South Bengal even as BJP workers staged blockades of railway tracks and roads in some areas. In North Bengal, where BJP had performed …

One dead as BJP workers clash with police in Siliguri; party calls bandh in north Bengal on Tuesday
4 years, 3 months ago

One dead as BJP workers clash with police in Siliguri; party calls bandh in north Bengal on Tuesday

Firstpost  

While the BJP alleged that a party worker was “beaten to death” by the police during a baton charge, police claimed there was no lathi-charge and the cause of death was being ascertained Siliguri: Police fired teargas shells and used water cannons on Monday to quell a violent protest called by the Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha against the Mamata Banerjee …

Bharat Bandh: Air India offers no-show waiver, free date change for those unable to reach airport tomorrow
4 years, 3 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Air India offers no-show waiver, free date change for those unable to reach airport tomorrow

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In the wake of Bharat Bandh called by farmers on Tuesday, Air India offered a one-day relief for its passengers. "For passengers who are unable to reach the Airport due to possible disturbance on 8th Dec, no-show charges will be waived and one free date change allowed for those with confirmed tickets for travel on 8th Dec, 2020 …

Bharat Bandh till 3 pm tomorrow, but emergency services will be allowed, says farmer leader
4 years, 3 months ago

Bharat Bandh till 3 pm tomorrow, but emergency services will be allowed, says farmer leader

Live Mint  

A farmer leader on Monday said that the nationwide strike called for tomorrow in the wake of farm laws will be observed from 11 am to 3 pm. Bharat Bandh till 3 pm Tuesday, but emergency services will be allowed," said Rajewal. We are firm on not allowing any political leaders on our stage," said farmer leader Dr. Darshan Pal …

BJP calls for 12-hour bandh in Bengal's Barrackpore against attack on MP Arjun Singh
5 years, 6 months ago

BJP calls for 12-hour bandh in Bengal's Barrackpore against attack on MP Arjun Singh

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has called for a 12-hour bandh from 6 am to 6 pm in West Bengal's Barrackpore Monday to protest against the alleged attack on its MP Arjun Singh. However, the West Bengal Police, in a series of tweets, claimed that Arjun Singh and his supporters "forcibly blocked the road in Jagaddal area of Barrackpore", while the …

Bharat Bandh LIVE: UGC Roster, Forest Rights Bone of Contention as Tribal, Dalit Outfits Demand Ordinance
6 years ago

Bharat Bandh LIVE: UGC Roster, Forest Rights Bone of Contention as Tribal, Dalit Outfits Demand Ordinance

News 18  

Bharat Bandh LIVE: Tribal and Dalit rights organisations have called for an all-India bandh on Tuesday against the Supreme Court order on their eviction from their habitat. Though the court had put a stay on its order after the petition by the Centre, the tribal groups are of the opinion that it is a temporary relief in the absence of …

Assam minister cites Gauhati HC ruling, says bandh planned for tomorrow cannot be allowed
6 years, 5 months ago

Assam minister cites Gauhati HC ruling, says bandh planned for tomorrow cannot be allowed

Firstpost  

The high court in 2013 had banned bandhs in Assam and termed it “unconstitutional and illegal”. Guwahati: Citing a Gauhati High Court ruling, a senior Assam minister said the 12-hour Assam bandh, called by 46 organisations on Tuesday, cannot be allowed. Political parties, including the Congress, have extended their support to the bandh, led by the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti …

West Bengal bandh: 1,600 arrested during 12-hr BJP-led shutdown; saffron party workers clashed with TMC activists in North Dinajpur district
6 years, 6 months ago

West Bengal bandh: 1,600 arrested during 12-hr BJP-led shutdown; saffron party workers clashed with TMC activists in North Dinajpur district

Firstpost  

Scattered incidents of violence, including torching of buses and clashes were witnessed across West Bengal on Wednesday and 1,600 people were arrested during the 12-hour bandh called by the BJP to protest the death of two students in North Dinajpur district. Kolkata: Scattered incidents of violence, including torching of buses and clashes were witnessed across West Bengal on Wednesday and …

BJP’s Bengal bandh: Trains stopped, bus drivers wear helmets
6 years, 6 months ago

BJP’s Bengal bandh: Trains stopped, bus drivers wear helmets

Hindustan Times  

Many trains were stopped and buses attacked at several places in West Bengal as the BJP-backed 12-hour bandh began to protest the death of two students in alleged police firing. Bus drivers were seen wearing helmets as protesters vandalised government buses and burnt tyres in Midnapore, Cooch Behar and other places Train movement was obstructed by protesters on Howrah-Bardhaman main …

Calcutta HC adjourns hearing of PIL against BJP's bandh by one day; saffron party to protest killing of two students in WB
6 years, 6 months ago

Calcutta HC adjourns hearing of PIL against BJP's bandh by one day; saffron party to protest killing of two students in WB

Firstpost  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday adjourned by a day the hearing of a PIL seeking direction to the BJP to withdraw its West Bengal bandh call on Wednesday to protest the killing of two students in North Dinajpur district. Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday adjourned by a day the hearing of a PIL seeking direction to the …

Normal life unaffected in West Bengal despite calls for 'Bharat Bandh'; govt deploys additional police personnel to prevent disruption
6 years, 6 months ago

Normal life unaffected in West Bengal despite calls for 'Bharat Bandh'; govt deploys additional police personnel to prevent disruption

Firstpost  

A Bharat Bandh called by Congress and CPI -led Left Front, is underway in West Bengal but the state government is ensuring strict measures. Kolkata: A ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by the Congress and various opposition parties to protest a hike in fuel prices is underway in the city and the suburbs amidst strict measures by the West Bengal government. A …

BJP's call for bandh in Karnataka evokes dull response, with schools and colleges functioning as normal
6 years, 10 months ago

BJP's call for bandh in Karnataka evokes dull response, with schools and colleges functioning as normal

Firstpost  

BJP’s appeal to farmers and public to observe a bandh across Karnataka, got off to a dull start. Bengaluru: Bhartiya Janta Party’s appeal to farmers and the public to “voluntarily observe a bandh” across Karnataka on Monday to protest the alleged failure of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to keep up his farm loan waiver promise, got off to a …

As Karnataka braces for bandh today, BS Yeddyurappa threatens shutdown when Rahul Gandhi visits state: BJP leader says 'we can do politics too'
7 years, 2 months ago

As Karnataka braces for bandh today, BS Yeddyurappa threatens shutdown when Rahul Gandhi visits state: BJP leader says 'we can do politics too'

Firstpost  

In a tit-for-tat move to the bandh call during BJP President Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits to Karnataka, the party’s state unit on Wednesday decided to observe district specific shutdown during Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s state tour. Bengaluru: In a tit-for-tat move to the bandh call during BJP president Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits …

Karnataka bandh today: Buses, metro, private cabs likely to run; schools, govt offices to stay shut
7 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka bandh today: Buses, metro, private cabs likely to run; schools, govt offices to stay shut

Firstpost  

The state-wide bandh called by Karnataka organisations and farmers on 25 January is expected to affect life across the state and capital Bengaluru. Speaking with The Hindu Karnataka Sanghatanegala Okkoota president HB Nagesh said, “We oppose the bandh as it would affect the livelihood of a large number of daily wage workers and also cause hardship to the general public.” …

Demonetisation: Bandh called by Left Front fails to evoke much response in Bengal
8 years, 4 months ago

Demonetisation: Bandh called by Left Front fails to evoke much response in Bengal

Firstpost  

The state-wide 12 hour strike called by the Left Parties to protest demonetisation failed to evoke much response in Bengal. Kolkata: The state-wide 12 hour strike called by the Left Parties to protest demonetisation failed to evoke much response in Bengal. The Left Front claimed that the strike is going on peacefully and accused ruling TMC of trying to unleash …

As it happened: Bharat Bandh affects some states, business as usual in others
8 years, 4 months ago

As it happened: Bharat Bandh affects some states, business as usual in others

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties including the Congress, Left, Samajwadi and the Trinamool Congress are observing ‘Jan Aakrosh Diwas’ on Monday to protest against the Centre’s demonetisation move. 12.15 pm: Meanwhile, in the Rajya Sabha, Opposition leader GN Azad says, “In a meeting of 18 opposition parties we decided to hold Jan Aakrosh Diwas and not Bharat Bandh. 10.50 am: “This opposition protest …

Belagavi wakes up on an unsure note on bandh
8 years, 6 months ago

Belagavi wakes up on an unsure note on bandh

The Hindu  

Residents of the Belagavi and other towns in the district woke up on a confused note on Friday, wanting to know if the State government or the district administration had declared a holiday on account of the 'Karnataka bandh'. However, DDPI of Chikodi Education district Gajanan Mannikeri, quoting Deputy Commissioner N. Jayaram said at 6-42 a.m. today that there was …

Karnataka gears up for total bandh
8 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka gears up for total bandh

The Hindu  

The Karnataka State government has appealed for calm and security as the Statewide bandh called on Friday to protest against the Supreme Court decision to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu is expected to be total. Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed for peace. The 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. bandh over the emotive issue is expected to be …

Bandh affects life partially in West Bengal | IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Bandh affects life partially in West Bengal | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Kolkata: Normal life was partially affected in West Bengal today following a state-wide 12-hour general strike called by Left Parties and trade unions, with the BJP also calling a 10-hour bandh to protest against alleged violence by ruling Trinamool Congress in the recent civic polls. At least 56 people have been arrested from Burdwan, Jalpaiguri and North 24 Parganas districts …

Life to be hit on Thursday due to Bharat bandh call by NDA, SP, Left
12 years, 6 months ago

Life to be hit on Thursday due to Bharat bandh call by NDA, SP, Left

India TV News  

New Delhi/Kolkata/Mumbai/Chennai, Sep 19: Normal life in most of the states is likely to be hit on Thursday because of the Bharat Bandh call given by the BJP-led NDA and the Left Front separately to protest the hike in diesel prices and a cap on subsidized LPG cylinders. BJP-ruled states like Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Akali …

Left, NDA call for bandh on July 5
14 years, 8 months ago

Left, NDA call for bandh on July 5

The Hindu  

The Opposition parties on Tuesday gave a call for a nationwide strike on July 5 against the steep increase in the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene oil and cooking gas. In a joint statement, general secretaries of four Left parties, charged the Manmohan Singh-led government with delivering “another cruel blow'' to the people by increasing the prices of fuel, deregulating …

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