As protests against the Agnipath protests intensify, with several organisations temporarily shutting down operations in view of ‘Bharat Bandh’, security forces have been deployed at Vijayawada Junction railway station on Monday. Barbed wires have been put up and additional police forces have been deployed in all prime locations of the city. BT […]
Bharat Bandh: Issue of platform tickets restricted in Chennai division
In view of the proposed Bharat Bandh and to safeguard the security of passengers, the Railways on Monday decided to restrict the issuance of platform tickets at all stations under the Chennai division of the Southern Railway. “In view of the proposed Bharat Bandh and to safeguard the safety and security of passengers, the […]
Bharat Bandh over Agnipath: Trains cancelled, traffic jams across Delhi-NCR
Over 80 trains have been cancelled and massive traffic jams are being witnessed across Delhi-NCR on Monday as some organisations have called for a “Bharat Bandh” to mark their protest against the Agnipath recruitment scheme unveiled by the Central government last week. This comes a day after Tri-service chiefs ruled […]
Security forces deployed in Bihar amid Bharat Bandh
In view of the Bharat Bandh called by some organisations as a protest against the Agnipath recruitment scheme, security personnel was seen deployed across Patna as a precautionary measure on Monday. The Union Cabinet on June 14 approved a recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the three services […]
Bharat Bandh today over caste-based census demand
The All India Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation (BAMCEF) has called for a Bharat Bandh today demanding a caste-based census. 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 […]
Bharat Bandh: 48-hour strike begins, partial response seen in states
A 48 hours Bharat bandh or a nationwide strike called by different trade unions to protest against government policies has kicked off in several states on Monday. The strike will be observed for two days, March 28 and 29. This is the first such strike after the BJP won the […]
Bharat Bandh: Traffic movement at Gurugram-Delhi border returns to normal
The traffic movement at the Gurugram-Delhi border became normal after the Delhi Police loosened the barricades near the Rajokri border. Earlier today, the Gurugram-Delhi border witnessed a massive traffic snarl as vehicles entering the national capital are being checked by Delhi Police and paramilitary jawans, in wake of Bharat Bandh […]
Bharat Bandh from 6 am to 6 pm : Farmers to begin blockade; road and rail transport to be shut
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer unions, will on Friday observe ‘Bharat Bandh’. Notably, 26 March 2021 marks four months of farmers’ agitation on the borders of the national capital against the three Central farm laws. The Bharat Bandh on 26 March 2021 will begin at […]
Bharat Bandh: Railway tracks blocked in West Bengal, buses off roads in Kerala
A nationwide Bharat Bandh strike is currently underway against various policies of the central government. The bandh has been jointly called by 10 central unions including the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS). However, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) is […]
Bharat Bandh today: Transport, banking services likely to be affected
Over 25 crore workers are expected to participate in a nationwide strike on Thursday jointly called by 10 central unions protesting against various policies of the government. As several transport, bank unions are part of the strike, banking services are likely to be hit across the country. Fewer autos and […]