Karnataka Bandh Live: Empty Streets, Unusual Calm In Bengaluru

Karnataka Bandh Live: While most private school managements have decided to remain shut, for government schools, district administrations have been authorized to take a decision, depending on the situation. Several examinations have also been rescheduled.

Karnataka | Edited by | Updated: January 25, 2018 11:17 IST
Karnataka Bandh Live: Empty Streets, Unusual Calm In Bengaluru

Karnataka Bandh: Bus services remain suspended over Mahadayi water dispute

Bengaluru:  Normal life is likely to be hit in Karnataka today following the state-wide bandh called by several pro-Kannada outfits demanding the Prime Minister's intervention in the inter-state Mahadayi river water dispute with Goa. The dawn-to-dusk bandh is expected to be in total in the northern districts that come under Malaprabha river basin. In other parts, normal life may be disrupted as certain public services are expected to decide on their operations, depending on the situation

While most private school managements have decided to remain shut, for government schools, district administrations have been authorized to take a decision, depending on the situation. Several examinations have also been rescheduled. The film industry and multiplexes are likely to stop operations today. Petrol bunks, banks and agriculture Produce Marketing Committees are expected to function as usual. State transport buses are likely to ply. However authorities say the services will depend on the situation. Autorickshaws and taxis are also likely to follow the norm.

Here are the Live Updates of the Karnataka Bandh:


Jan 25, 2018
11:17 (IST)
Taxis remain operational in the state as are cab aggregators Ola and Uber.
Jan 25, 2018
11:09 (IST)
Roads wear a deserted look as shops remain shut and people stay indoors due to the statewide shutdown in Karnataka. 
Jan 25, 2018
11:07 (IST)
Petrol pumps are open in Bengaluru but theatres will resume operations at 6PM.
Jan 25, 2018
10:52 (IST)
Hospitals and chemist shops are functioning normally in Bengaluru and Metro services remain normal. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike offices are functioning as usual. 
Jan 25, 2018
10:15 (IST)
Jan 25, 2018
09:56 (IST)
BJP Calls For Retaliatory Shutdown During Rahul Gandhi's Karnataka Visit
In a tit-for-tat move to the bandh call during BJP President Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to Karnataka, the party's state unit today decided to observe district specific shutdown during Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's state tour in February. 
Jan 25, 2018
09:53 (IST)
BJP party president Amit Shah is scheduled to address a rally in Mysuru today to mark the culmination of the state wide Parivartana Rally of BS Yedurappa, the BJP's chief ministerial face in Karnataka. Karnataka goes to poll later this year. 
Jan 25, 2018
09:47 (IST)
On account of the shutdown called by various organizations, as a precautionary measure, Wipro Limited has declared holiday for employees in Karnataka today. Business Continuity Plans have been invoked to avoid disruption to mission critical project, tech-giant Wipro said in a statement reported by news agency ANI.
Jan 25, 2018
09:44 (IST)
Protesters attempted to stall rail and road traffic in some places. Buses are off the roads and there is less traffic on Bengaluru's usually crowded roads. Some autos continue to ply despite call for shutdown.
Jan 25, 2018
09:42 (IST)
Schools and colleges will remain shut today in Bengaluru. Shopping malls will remain shut. Some restaurants and small shops are expected to remain open.
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