Bharat Bandh today: Check what will remain closed as traders announce a day-long strike on Friday
In a statement, CAIT the umbrella body which has called for the Bharat Bandh said that over 8 crore traders belonging to more than 40,000 trade associations across the country will observe the `Bharat Vyapar Bandh` to protest against some of the "draconian, arbitrary and critical" amendments made recently in GST rules. The CAIT has announced that all commercial markets across the country will remain closed on February 26.
Feb 25, 2021, 19:08 PM IST
Bharat Bandh Tomorrow 26 February: All commercial markets to remain closed, over 8 crore traders to protest against GST, fuel price hike
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called a Bharat Bandh tomorrow on 26 February during which the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST.
Feb 25, 2021, 12:03 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Mamata government asks its employees to report for duty on January 8
The Bharat Bandh 2020 is being organised to protest against the Central government's recent banking reforms and policies.
Jan 07, 2020, 15:11 PM IST
Bharat Bandh live updates: Traders shut markets nationwide on Monday to express solidarity with Pulwama martyrs' families
During the Bharat bandh, traders would observe a day-long fast and take out a tribute march in their respective states.
Feb 18, 2019, 06:58 AM IST
Bharat bandh: State transport, banking services expected to be hit in Bengaluru, other parts of Karnataka
With state transport buses likely to stay off the roads, commuters, office goers in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka may face the brunt.
Jan 08, 2019, 07:58 AM IST
Bharat bandh: Enough is enough, no bandh in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee
As many as 10 central trade unions have called a 48-hour nationwide strike beginning Tuesday protesting against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre.
Jan 08, 2019, 07:32 AM IST
'Bharat Bandh' against steep fuel prices: States gear up to tackle impact
Congress has appealed party workers to maintain peace and not to associate with any violent protests adding that 21 opposition parties are supporting the bandh.
Sep 09, 2018, 23:35 PM IST
Tripura aims to maintain normalcy during Monday shutdown; Congress, Left pulling out all stops to ensure success
The BJP government has expressed its determination to maintain normalcy during a shutdown but the Congress and Left Front leaders were pulling out all stops to ensure its success in the state.
Sep 09, 2018, 20:07 PM IST
Karnataka: Janata Dal Secular backs Congress' Bharat Bandh call on Monday
JDS chief and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda said, "Our party extends support for tomorrow's Bharat Bandh. I also urge other parties to extend support."
Sep 09, 2018, 19:16 PM IST
Let's make Modi govt realise its mistakes: Raj Thackeray's MNS joins Bharat Bandh
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, has extended its support to the Bharat Bandh, called by the Congress party on Monday, September 10, over continuous rise in petrol and diesel prices.
Sep 09, 2018, 13:10 PM IST
Congress miffed with Mamata Banerjee’s TMC for not supporting Bharat Bandh
The Trinamool Congress has refused to extend its support to Bharat Bandh, called by the Congress party on Monday, September 10, over continuous rise in petrol and diesel prices.
Sep 09, 2018, 10:37 AM IST
Dalit groups call for Bharat bandh on August 9, govt urges people not to participate
Government appealed to the public not to participate in the Bharat Bandh and maintain peace, harmony and brotherhood in the country.
Aug 08, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Bharat Bandh on April 10: Section 144 imposed in Nainital, ban on processions
The district administration has put a complete ban on processions and 'dharna'. Strict action will be taken against lawbreakers, added the district administration.
Apr 10, 2018, 00:17 AM IST
Bharat Bandh on April 10: Section 144 imposed in Jaipur, security tightened in Alwar
Earlier on Monday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an advisory to all states to take necessary precautionary measures in the view of Bandh.
Apr 09, 2018, 21:54 PM IST
Dalits fleeing UP village? Residents say they are in fear, cops rule out claim as false
The additional director general of police, Meerut, Prashant Kumar denied all allegations and said that the police are acting against only those who are accused.
Apr 09, 2018, 21:18 PM IST
Bharat Bandh on April 10: Section 144 to be imposed in Bhopal; schools to remain open
As many as 6000 police forces will be deployed. The schools will, however, remain open. The police department will also keep a tab on social media.
Apr 09, 2018, 19:54 PM IST
Another Bharat Bandh on April 10? Madhya Pradesh police geared up to tackle the situation
Madhya Pradesh's DGP has appealed for peace.
Apr 09, 2018, 12:55 PM IST
Bharat Bandh: Violent protests in Agra, train services halted in Punjab, Bihar, Odisha
Train services at several places across the country were affected after protesters blocked railway lines and stopped trains on Monday morning in the ongoing Bharat Bandh. Daily activities were also disrupted in few states after marketplaces and shops remained shut.
Apr 02, 2018, 09:43 AM IST
Bharat Bandh: Protests by Dalit groups over SC/ST Act on April 2, 2018 - As it happened
The bandh is being supported by several Dalit groups.
Apr 02, 2018, 06:30 AM IST
Karnataka bandh: Offices, malls, movie halls shut over security concerns bengaluru
Several offices and commercial buildings such as malls, markets etc were shut as several Karnataka organisations called a state-wide bandh on Thursday.
Jan 25, 2018, 08:59 AM IST
