Bharat Bandh: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a Bharat Bandh on August 21 to prote ...More

Bharat Bandh: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a Bharat Bandh on August 21 to protest the Supreme Court’s ruling on creating sub-categories within SC/ST reservations. The protest seeks to reverse the decision. Security has been tightened, with precautionary measures ensuring public safety. Emergency services will remain operational during the bandh. ...Less

Bharat Bandh 21 August: Dalit and Adivasi groups called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday, protesting Sup ...More

Bharat Bandh 21 August: Dalit and Adivasi groups called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday, protesting Supreme Court's recent judgment on SC/ST reservations. They demanded stronger representation and protection for marginalized communities. The bandh might disrupt transportation and services, but emergency services will continue. Schools in some regions of Rajasthan will remain closed due to the call for bandh. ...Less

During the Bharat Bandh, Patna Police resorted to lathi charges and water cannons against Bhim Army membe ...More

During the Bharat Bandh, Patna Police resorted to lathi charges and water cannons against Bhim Army members. Protests spread across multiple Bihar districts against a Supreme Court ruling on quota classification. Demonstrators blocked train services and highways, calling for quotas to be secured in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution. ...Less

Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for Bharat Bandh on August 21, to protest against the Supr ...More

Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for Bharat Bandh on August 21, to protest against the Supreme Court's recent ruling on SC/ST reservations. ...Less

The Bharat Bandh was called by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti — a collective organisation that a ...More

The Bharat Bandh was called by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti — a collective organisation that advocates for the protection and preservation of reservation policies in India — on August 21 to protest a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding reservations for these classes. The ruling allows states to create sub-categories within marginalised groups, which has led to concerns about the potential dilution of benefits intended for the broader SC/ST communities. ...Less

A Bharat Bandh has been called for August 21, 2024, today, by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti in ...More

A Bharat Bandh has been called for August 21, 2024, today, by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti in response to the Supreme Court's recent ruling on reservations for SC/ST people. During the protest, law enforcement officials have been directed to take appropriate action to preserve order. ...Less

Mayawati, BSP chief, accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of being silent on the Supreme Court's Augu ...More

Mayawati, BSP chief, accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of being silent on the Supreme Court's August 1 decision on sub-classification within SC/ST reservations. She claimed their silence is anti-reservation and emphasized the need for SC/ST and OBC communities to independently fight for reservation protections and rights. ...Less

Maharashtra Bandh Tomorrow: The Maha Vikas Aghadi will observe a 'Maharashtra Bandh' on August 24 to prot ...More

Maharashtra Bandh Tomorrow: The Maha Vikas Aghadi will observe a 'Maharashtra Bandh' on August 24 to protest the alleged sexual abuse of two nursery girls in Badlapur. Despite the bandh, public transport and other essential services are expected to operate normally. Banks will remain closed as it’s the fourth Saturday. ...Less

The Chhattisgarh unit of the Congress said the government should consider the "legitimate demands" of the ...More

The Chhattisgarh unit of the Congress said the government should consider the "legitimate demands" of the protesters sympathetically. However, the BJP's prominent tribal leader Faggan Singh Kulaste accused the opposition of politicising the Supreme Court's ruling on the issue. Twenty-one organisations across the country had called for the Bharat Bandh against the apex court's order, which they said would harm the basic principles of reservation. ...Less

A nationwide strike, "Bharat Bandh," was organized to protest the Supreme Court's ruling on SC/ST reserva ...More

A nationwide strike, "Bharat Bandh," was organized to protest the Supreme Court's ruling on SC/ST reservations. Significant disruptions were reported in Patna, Rajasthan, Ranchi, and Noida. The ruling permits states to subclassify SCs and STs, which led to significant public outcry and heightened police vigilance to ensure law and order. ...Less

The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti announced Bharat Bandh on August 21 as a mark of protest against ...More

The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti announced Bharat Bandh on August 21 as a mark of protest against the Supreme Court's ruling on SC/ST reservations. ...Less

Twenty-one organisations across the country have called for a Bharat Bandh on Wednesday against the Supre ...More

Twenty-one organisations across the country have called for a Bharat Bandh on Wednesday against the Supreme Court's August 1 decision on the issue of SC-ST reservation. ...Less

"BSP supports the Bharat Bandh because there is anger and resentment against the Supreme Court's August 1 ...More

"BSP supports the Bharat Bandh because there is anger and resentment against the Supreme Court's August 1 decision regarding the sub-classification of SC/ST and the creamy layer among them due to the conspiracy against reservation by parties like BJP and Congress and their collusion to make it ineffective and eventually end it," BSP president Mayawati said in a post in Hindi on X. ...Less

The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has called for the Bharat Bandh, supported by Noida-based Bharatiya Kisan ...More

The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has called for the Bharat Bandh, supported by Noida-based Bharatiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) and Congress party. Farmers are planning massive chakka jams in Punjab and on Delhi NCR borders during the Bandh. ...Less

Bharat Bandh on February 16: Samyukat Kisna and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have unitedly called for a Bhara ...More

Bharat Bandh on February 16: Samyukat Kisna and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have unitedly called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024 Let us take a look at how you could be impacted by the Gramin Bharat Bandh called on February 16, 2024. ...Less

Bharat Bandh called tomorrow: Farmers' groups have called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024, leadin ...More

Bharat Bandh called tomorrow: Farmers' groups have called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024, leading to expected massive traffic jams, including in Delhi NCR borders. The protest seeks to highlight unmet promises from the central government since the 2020 protests and various issues impacting farmers. The Gramin Bharat Bandh will be from 6 AM to 4 PM, with chakka jams planned from 12 PM to 4 PM. Transportation, agriculture, MNREGA rural works, and other sectors are likely to be affected. The farmers urge PM Modi to hold talks for a resolution, emphasizing peaceful protests. ...Less

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukat Kisna have jointly called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024, ...More

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukat Kisna have jointly called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024, to demand the implementation of MSP laws, address unemployment, and push for various agricultural and labor reforms. The bandh is scheduled from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM and includes chakka jams and closures of highways and essential services. Protesters plan to use street plays, songs, and poetry to highlight their demands. The bandh has garnered support from government employees, trade unions, and roadway employees, all seeking reforms and better conditions for farmers and workers. ...Less

Farmers' organisations across Karnataka are supporting the nationwide Gramin Bharat Bandh to protest agai ...More

Farmers' organisations across Karnataka are supporting the nationwide Gramin Bharat Bandh to protest against the government's treatment of farmers. The bandh aims to condemn violence against farmers and demand a minimum support price for crops. ...Less

The upcoming Bharat Bandh on February 16, called by farmers and workers, is expected to impact daily life ...More

The upcoming Bharat Bandh on February 16, called by farmers and workers, is expected to impact daily life. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has urged farmer organizations to join the day-long protest from 6 AM to 4 PM. Farmers plan massive chakka jams on main roads and closures of state and national highways in Punjab. Offices, shops, and transportation services may remain shut, but emergency services like ambulances and medical shops will operate normally. Union ministers will meet protesting farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Thursday for further discussions. ...Less

Protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, have resumed their agitation on the fifth day of the ...More

Protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, have resumed their agitation on the fifth day of the 'Delhi Chalo' march, with plans to escalate their protest, including dharnas outside the homes of former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh and BJP leaders. They demand a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops and other measures. The SKM's Punjab unit will meet to decide the next steps, while the 'Bharat Bandh' affected public transport and commercial activities. The SKM criticized the government's handling of the situation and alleged unfulfilled promises. ...Less

Commuters in Punjab faced inconvenience as buses stayed off the roads in response to the 'Bharat Bandh' c ...More

Commuters in Punjab faced inconvenience as buses stayed off the roads in response to the 'Bharat Bandh' call by Samyukta Kisan Morcha. Students and office-goers were particularly affected due to the non-availability of buses. Farmers organisations have called for the bandh demanding various measures for farmers' welfare. ...Less

Bharatiya Kisan Union called Bharat Bandh today to press demands. Gautam Buddh Nagar Police imposed Secti ...More

Bharatiya Kisan Union called Bharat Bandh today to press demands. Gautam Buddh Nagar Police imposed Section 144, banned unauthorized assemblies, and warned of traffic diversions in Noida. Commuters cautioned of intensive checking, traffic diversions, and restricted goods vehicles. Metro rail service advised. Schools and banks open in Delhi NCR. ...Less

The Bharatiya Kisan Union, part of SKM, had earlier called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on February 16, citing a ...More

The Bharatiya Kisan Union, part of SKM, had earlier called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on February 16, citing a host of unmet demands of farmers. "Various programs like protest demonstrations, etc are proposed by SKM and various organisations for Friday. Hence, Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is implemented on February 16," the police said in a statement. ...Less

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait announced a 'Bharat Bandh' on February 16, urging farmers, traders, and trans ...More

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait announced a 'Bharat Bandh' on February 16, urging farmers, traders, and transporters to observe a work strike in protest against various issues, including the non-implementation of a law ensuring Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. ...Less

Understandably, parents are livid. It has upset the routine and academic schedules of their wards (many h ...More

Understandably, parents are livid. It has upset the routine and academic schedules of their wards (many had midterms). They have floated an online petition against the state's frequent closure of schools. Even during the Covid years, India had the distinction of becoming the country with the second-longest pandemic-linked school closure in the world - next only to Uganda, even when scientific evidence went against such closures. ...Less

Bharat Bandh Today: After more than 10 states witnessed protests against the government's new 'Agnipath' ...More

Bharat Bandh Today: After more than 10 states witnessed protests against the government's new 'Agnipath' military recruitment scheme last week, a nationwide shutdown call - for 'Bharat Bandh' - has been given by some groups on Monday. This comes a day after the service chiefs ruled out rolling back of the plan and revealed the recruitment timelines. ...Less

The strike has been called as a mark of protest against the Centre for not conducting a caste-based censu ...More

The strike has been called as a mark of protest against the Centre for not conducting a caste-based census for the Other Backward Classes (OBC). The Federation is also demanding reservations for the SC/ST/OBC communities in the private sector. ...Less

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Transactions at many public sector banks have been impacted as employees have not reported for duty. Besi ...More

Transactions at many public sector banks have been impacted as employees have not reported for duty. Besides, there might be a delay in cheque clearances and government treasury operation might also be affected by the strike. ...Less

Ahead of the two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions, the power ministry on Sunday advised all t ...More

Ahead of the two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions, the power ministry on Sunday advised all the state-run utilities and other agencies to be on high alert and ensure round-the-clock electricity supply and stability of the national grid. A joint forum of central trade unions has called for 'Bharat Bandh' on March 28 and 29 in protest against central government's policies affecting workers of various sectors. ...Less

The dawn-to-dusk shutdown has not the same effect in all states. While in Kerala, there is almost complet ...More

The dawn-to-dusk shutdown has not the same effect in all states. While in Kerala, there is almost complete shutdown of all services, in other states, huge traffic jams were seen. In some other states, the bandh has very little effect on normal life. ...Less

The administration has also especially identified such areas which see high recruitments to defence servi ...More

The administration has also especially identified such areas which see high recruitments to defence services take place and ex-servicemen and district officials are educating the aspirants, said Kumar. ...Less

Controversy erupted at Women's College in Jamshedpur after some girl students wearing hijab were not allo ...More

Controversy erupted at Women's College in Jamshedpur after some girl students wearing hijab were not allowed to take the exam. There was a ruckus for almost an hour when the college teachers asked them to remove the hijab. The All India Minority Social Welfare Front (AIMSWF) has lodged a protest regarding this issue. ...Less

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In an advisory on Monday morning, the police said, "There is heavy traffic congestion on NH-48 at Sirhol ...More

In an advisory on Monday morning, the police said, "There is heavy traffic congestion on NH-48 at Sirhol Border towards Delhi due to barricaded checkpoints at Delhi border. In case of non-avoidable travel, commuters are requested to use alternate routes (via Mehrauli-Gurugram road, Faridabad road, KMP etc)." ...Less

The Internet services have been suspended in Kaimur, Bhojpur, Aurangabad, Rohtas, Buxar, Nawada, West Cha ...More

The Internet services have been suspended in Kaimur, Bhojpur, Aurangabad, Rohtas, Buxar, Nawada, West Champaran, Samastipur, Lakhisarai, Begusarai, Vaishali, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Motihari, Darbhanga, Gaya, Madhubani, Jahanabad, Khagaria and Sheikhpura. ...Less

Cancelled trains include 18 East-bound trains and 71 Delhi area-bound commuter trains (including return s ...More

Cancelled trains include 18 East-bound trains and 71 Delhi area-bound commuter trains (including return services). Train services of the Western Railway zone were affected yesterday as well. ...Less

Massive traffic jams were witnessed at Delhi-Noida-Delhi flyway, Meerut Expressway, Anand Vihar, Sarai Ka ...More

Massive traffic jams were witnessed at Delhi-Noida-Delhi flyway, Meerut Expressway, Anand Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan, Pragati Maidan and Delhi-Gurugram border. While one commuter said he had been stuck in traffic for almost 30 minutes and was running late for office, another asked people to avoid the Anand Vihar-Sarai Kale Khan stretch. ...Less

Taking to Twitter, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday, "Tom ...More

Taking to Twitter, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday, "Tomorrow lakhs of Congress workers across the country will continue peaceful protests against the anti-youth Agnipath scheme and against Modi government's vendetta politics targeting its MP Rahul Gandhi." ...Less

The agitation by the students and job aspirants continued in almost all the districts of Bihar. Several o ...More

The agitation by the students and job aspirants continued in almost all the districts of Bihar. Several organisations have given a 72-hour ultimatum to the Modi government to withdraw the Agnipath scheme or else they will intensify the agitation and call for Bharat Bandh. The students are sitting on tracks at several places in Bihar and they are not ready to go home. ...Less

In neighbouring Haryana too, there were reports of protesters blocking some highways, including in Sirsa, ...More

In neighbouring Haryana too, there were reports of protesters blocking some highways, including in Sirsa, Fatehabad and Kurukshetra. ...Less

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Exemptions to the bandh include all emergency establishments and essential services, including hospitals, ...More

Exemptions to the bandh include all emergency establishments and essential services, including hospitals, medical stores, relief and rescue work and people attending to personal emergencies. ...Less

"Workers in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh have joined the strike on the second day in addition to the work ...More

"Workers in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh have joined the strike on the second day in addition to the workforce of state on the agitation on Monday. Workers in almost all sectors have joined the strike. We got a good response from the rural band. Over 20 crore participated in the strike on Monday and the number would be more on the second day," Amarjeet Kaur, General Secretary of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), told PTI. ...Less

There are around 11,000 non-executive workers at the plant and out of them, about 75 per cent did not com ...More

There are around 11,000 non-executive workers at the plant and out of them, about 75 per cent did not come for work as part of the ongoing nationwide strike, according to a company official. ...Less

Amarjeet Kaur, General Secretary of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), said, "The two-day nationwide ...More

Amarjeet Kaur, General Secretary of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), said, "The two-day nationwide strike by the joint forum of central trade unions has begun this morning". About the impact of the agitation, she said that the entire coal belt (mining area) is affected in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. ...Less

The farmer organisations have also decided to take out massive rallies and observe complete bandh. Howeve ...More

The farmer organisations have also decided to take out massive rallies and observe complete bandh. However, many organisations have only extended moral support to the Bharat Bandh. ...Less

The farmers union said they will observe Bharat Bandh on September 27 against the Centre's three farm law ...More

The farmers union said they will observe Bharat Bandh on September 27 against the Centre's three farm laws. ...Less

"The (Narendra) Modi government continues to remain obdurate and is refusing to engage with the strugglin ...More

"The (Narendra) Modi government continues to remain obdurate and is refusing to engage with the struggling kisans through talks. The Left parties while condemning this obstinacy of the Modi government demand that these agri-laws be repealed immediately, guaranteed MSP be implemented, scrapping of the National Monetisation Pipeline and a repeal of the labour codes. ...Less

The "success" of the farmers' Bharat Bandh has unnerved the ruling party, according to Samajwadi Party Pr ...More

The "success" of the farmers' Bharat Bandh has unnerved the ruling party, according to Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, who accuses the BJP of acting in the interests of capitalists who helped it get power. Farmers' groups organised the Bharat Bandh on Monday to protest the Centre's three agri laws. ...Less

"More than 20 locations are being blocked in Delhi, Ambala, and Firozepur divisions. About 25 trains are ...More

"More than 20 locations are being blocked in Delhi, Ambala, and Firozepur divisions. About 25 trains are affected due to this," a spokesperson for the Northern Railway said. ...Less

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Patrolling has been intensified, extra personnel have been deployed at the pickets especially across the ...More

Patrolling has been intensified, extra personnel have been deployed at the pickets especially across the border areas and every vehicle entering the national capital is being thoroughly checked, according to the police. ...Less

The protesting farmers parked their tractors on highways and major link roads in both Punjab and Haryana ...More

The protesting farmers parked their tractors on highways and major link roads in both Punjab and Haryana and squatted on the road.Heavy police presence could be seen at various places in Haryana and Punjab to maintain law and other in view of the protest by farmers. ...Less

The Supreme Court had in January stayed the implementation of the three laws till further orders and appo ...More

The Supreme Court had in January stayed the implementation of the three laws till further orders and appointed a panel to resolve the impasse. ...Less

Addressing a press conference at Delhi's Singhu border, Ashish Mittal from SKM said, "We are calling for ...More

Addressing a press conference at Delhi's Singhu border, Ashish Mittal from SKM said, "We are calling for a 'Bharat bandh' on September 25. This is happening after a similar 'bandh' was organised on the same date last year, and we hope that it would be more successful than the one last year which was held amid the COVID-19 pandemic." ...Less

The day long Bharat Bandh called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha to mark one year of the passing of the new ...More

The day long Bharat Bandh called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha to mark one year of the passing of the new farm laws and the farmers' agitation ended at 4 p.m. ...Less

The Bandh has been called by farmers against the Centre's three agri laws. ...More

The Bandh has been called by farmers against the Centre's three agri laws. ...Less

The shutdown is being backed by the All India Transport Welfare Association which represents nearly 1 cro ...More

The shutdown is being backed by the All India Transport Welfare Association which represents nearly 1 crore transporters, CAIT said. It further said that the Hawkers Joint Action Committee, a national organisation of hawkers, is also supporting today's bandh. ...Less

All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) General Secretary Soumya Datta said the union has expresse ...More

All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) General Secretary Soumya Datta said the union has expressed its solidarity with farmers but will not be participating in the Bharat Bandh called by them. ...Less

It has been months that protesting farmers have been camping at the capital's borders as part of an agita ...More

It has been months that protesting farmers have been camping at the capital's borders as part of an agitation against Modi government's new farm laws. Continuous protest has been on at three of Delhi's border points — Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri — since late last year. ...Less

Hours before the protests began, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said in Gwalior that the farme ...More

Hours before the protests began, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said in Gwalior that the farmers should abandon protests and opt for a dialogue with the government. He said the Centre was ready to hold discussions on the issue and will continue to "handle the farmers' issues as delicately as it had in the past". ...Less

Heavy police force and the provincial armed constabulary (PAC) has been deployed in the district and rout ...More

Heavy police force and the provincial armed constabulary (PAC) has been deployed in the district and routes have been diverted, Senior Superintendent of Police Pawan Kumar said, adding that the forces are on alert. ...Less

"They (Rakesh Tikait) call themselves 'Kisan neta and then announce Bharat Bandh, which affects economy a ...More

"They (Rakesh Tikait) call themselves 'Kisan neta and then announce Bharat Bandh, which affects economy and farmers. How does it even benefit anyone? They want to follow in the footsteps of the Taliban by continuing similar activities," Bhanu Pratap said. ...Less

Normal life was hit in Punjab and Haryana -- the epicentre of the farm protests -- where the farmers caus ...More

Normal life was hit in Punjab and Haryana -- the epicentre of the farm protests -- where the farmers caused long jams on traffic on many roads and held up several trains during the bandh which was called from 6am to 4pm to mark a year of protests against the contentious laws. ...Less

The Congress has asked its workers, state unit chiefs and heads of frontal organisations to take part in ...More

The Congress has asked its workers, state unit chiefs and heads of frontal organisations to take part in the Bandh called by farmer unions to protest against the Centre's three agri laws. ...Less

Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of farmers' unions, has called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh today to m ...More

Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of farmers' unions, has called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh today to mark the first anniversary of the enactment of the three farm laws. The bandh has garnered support from more than 500 farmer organizations, 15 trade unions, political parties, six state governments and varied sections of society. ...Less

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Following a two-day national convention at the Singhu border last month, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) h ...More

Following a two-day national convention at the Singhu border last month, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) had called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on September 27. ...Less

Farmers from different parts of the country, especially Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have b ...More

Farmers from different parts of the country, especially Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been protesting at Delhi borders since November last year, demanding the repeal of the three contentious farm laws that they fear would do away with the Minimum Support Price system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporations. ...Less

"The farmers of the country do not endorse the three farm laws brought in a hurry by the Centre, and are ...More

"The farmers of the country do not endorse the three farm laws brought in a hurry by the Centre, and are sad about it. They have been protesting for the past 10 months in the country and aggressively, especially around Delhi. They have given the call of 'Bharat Bandh', and BSP supports its peaceful organising," said Mayawati in a tweet in Hindi. ...Less

National president of Bhartiya Udyog Vyapaar Mandal Ravi Kant Garg said appealed to farmers not to get mi ...More

National president of Bhartiya Udyog Vyapaar Mandal Ravi Kant Garg said appealed to farmers not to get misguided by the bandh call and understand the “evil designs of vested interest and the opposition parties which want to revive their eroding base by bringing them on the forefront”. ...Less

The SKM is the umbrella body of over 40 farm unions spearheading the farmers' agitation. ...More

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The one side of the carriageway was earlier opened on March 15 for traffic. However, the other side from ...More

The one side of the carriageway was earlier opened on March 15 for traffic. However, the other side from Ghaziabad towards Delhi is closed since the farmers' protest started. ...Less

AIBOC requested the government to re-open dialogue with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on their demands and re ...More

AIBOC requested the government to re-open dialogue with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on their demands and rescind the three contentious farm laws. ...Less

The Bharat bandh will run from 11am to 3pm, with transport services, offices and shops - particularly tho ...More

The Bharat bandh will run from 11am to 3pm, with transport services, offices and shops - particularly those selling fruits and vegetables - in some states and cities likely to be affected. ...Less

In a letter to PM Modi, the organisation called for setting up a central working group comprising senior ...More

In a letter to PM Modi, the organisation called for setting up a central working group comprising senior officials, CAIT representatives and independent tax experts to review the GST structure. ...Less

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"We will observe a complete Bharat bandh on March 26, when our protest against the three farm laws comple ...More

"We will observe a complete Bharat bandh on March 26, when our protest against the three farm laws completes four months. The peaceful bandh will remain effective from morning till evening," he told reporters at the Singhu border. On March 19, the farmers will observe "Mandi Bachao-Kheti Bachao" day, he said. ...Less

"They (the Centre) said only a handful of farmers are protesting. Let them see what a handful this is tod ...More

"They (the Centre) said only a handful of farmers are protesting. Let them see what a handful this is today. Let us raise our voices so it reaches the ears of those sitting in Parliament," the speakers said. ...Less

"The impact is clearly visible in towns and villages. All the mandis in the state are closed and the band ...More

"The impact is clearly visible in towns and villages. All the mandis in the state are closed and the bandh is going on peacefully," Kisan Mahapanchayat president Rampal Jat said. ...Less

The 'Bharat Bandh' call given by nearly a dozen farmer Associations on Tuesday in protest against the thr ...More

The 'Bharat Bandh' call given by nearly a dozen farmer Associations on Tuesday in protest against the three farm laws enacted by the Centre recently failed to evoke much response across Karnataka. ...Less

Since many of these parties rule some key states, their support could make the Bharat bandh more effectiv ...More

Since many of these parties rule some key states, their support could make the Bharat bandh more effective as these parties see a political opening given the Centre is locked in a tricky tussle with a politically significant farmers’ segment. ...Less

Normal traffic was seen on the roads in Banda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Mahoba and Lalitpur districts of the ...More

Normal traffic was seen on the roads in Banda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Mahoba and Lalitpur districts of the region, where movement of vehicles were seen and markets remained open. ...Less

??Farmer unions protesting against three agri laws have called for a complete 'Bharat Bandh' from 6 am to ...More

??Farmer unions protesting against three agri laws have called for a complete 'Bharat Bandh' from 6 am to 6 pm on Friday which marks four months of the farmer agitation on Delhi's three borders -- Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri. ...Less

In view of the Friday Bharat Bandh call by farmer unions against three farm laws, the Delhi Police have s ...More

In view of the Friday Bharat Bandh call by farmer unions against three farm laws, the Delhi Police have strengthened the security arrangements in the national capital. ...Less

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The strike will run from 11am to 3pm. Speaking at a press conference last week, Rakesh Tikait, Spokespers ...More

The strike will run from 11am to 3pm. Speaking at a press conference last week, Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union, said that the timings for the road blockade or chakka jam has been set as they don’t want to cause any trouble to the common public. ...Less

Similarly, Kashmir Apple Merchants Association and the Himachal Pradesh Merchant Association supports the ...More

Similarly, Kashmir Apple Merchants Association and the Himachal Pradesh Merchant Association supports the bandh. Vijay Talra, vice president of the association said there would be no apple trade on Tuesday. However, he added that traders have not asked farmers to stop sending apples since trucks take 2-3 days to reach Mandi from Kashmir. ...Less

. Abhay Singh Chautala said his party had announced its support to the protesting farmers the day the agi ...More

. Abhay Singh Chautala said his party had announced its support to the protesting farmers the day the agitation started, adding that "each and every worker of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) will fight this battle shoulder-to-shoulder to strengthen this movement so that the Centre is forced to abolish the three black laws imposed on the peasants". ...Less

The agitating farmers have called 'Bharat bandh' on December 8 and threatened to intensify their agitatio ...More

The agitating farmers have called 'Bharat bandh' on December 8 and threatened to intensify their agitation and block more roads leading to the national capital if the government did not accept their demands. ...Less

“We whole-heartedly support the cause of the farmers and look forward to a peaceful and amicable resoluti ...More

“We whole-heartedly support the cause of the farmers and look forward to a peaceful and amicable resolution of their issues raised by the Government,” All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) said in a statement. ...Less

In a countrywide advisory, the Union Home Ministry also said the state governments and UT administrations ...More

In a countrywide advisory, the Union Home Ministry also said the state governments and UT administrations must ensure that the COVID-19 guidelines issued with regard to health and social distancing are strictly followed. ...Less

Farmers are staging a protest at the borders of the capital city against Modi government's three new farm ...More

Farmers are staging a protest at the borders of the capital city against Modi government's three new farm laws. They fear that the MSP system is in peril in the wake of the new legislations, and that corporates could end up controlling the fate of farmers in times to come. ...Less

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"Modi ji, stop stealing from farmers. All fellow citizens know that today is Bharat Bandh. Make our food ...More

"Modi ji, stop stealing from farmers. All fellow citizens know that today is Bharat Bandh. Make our food growers' struggle successful by fully supporting it," he said in a tweet in Hindi. ...Less

A spokesperson of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), which operates a fleet of buses ...More

A spokesperson of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), which operates a fleet of buses in Mumbai and metropolitan region, said almost 85% of the scheduled buses plied on roads. ...Less