Bharat Bandh

Protesting farmers call Bharat bandh on Dec 8, threaten to intensify agitation; key talks today

Upping the ante, farmers protesting against the Centre's new farm laws on Friday (December 5) announced a Bharat bandh on December 8 where they said they will block all roads and toll plazas leading to Delhi. They threatened to intensify their agitation if the government does not accept their demands.

Dec 05, 2020, 06:37 AM IST

Bharat bandh on December 8: Farmers threaten to intensify agitation ahead of fifth round of talks

The farmers agitating against the government's new farm laws has announced Bharat bandh on December 8.

Dec 05, 2020, 00:10 AM IST

Bharat bandh by trade unions on November 26; West Bengal government opposes bandh; tension in some parts of state

The trade unions have called the Bharat bandh to protest against various policies of the central government.

Nov 26, 2020, 09:12 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: Strike, bandh and chakka jam — When will India get freedom from negative methods of protest?

The dull response to the bandh led to the question if anyone or anything can stop India in today's time? Can a few political outfits, by using bandh, bring the country to a standstill, which even the coronavirus pandemic couldn't do? In any democracy, a bandh is seen as a medium of protest. 

Sep 26, 2020, 00:37 AM IST

Bharat Bandh: Farmers' stir against farm bills to affect rail, road transport; here's all you need to know

In a nation-wide call against the two farm bills passed by the Centre in the Rajya Sabha on Friday (September 25), as many as two dozen farmer organisations have come together.

Sep 25, 2020, 08:46 AM IST

Bharat Bandh: 18 political parties extend support to nationwide protest of farmers on September 25

31 farmer organisations in Punjab and Haryana are already on protest and they want to convey their concerns to the government on Friday through the bandh call.

Sep 24, 2020, 19:56 PM IST

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Jan 09, 2020, 08:50 AM IST

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Jan 08, 2020, 09:22 AM IST

Bharat bandh: Passengers suffer as train services affected in Odisha and West Bengal

In Odisha, the movement of trains was affected in the East Coast Railway (ECoR) in the wake of the strike at Talcher, Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Bhadrak and Kendujhargarh.

Jan 08, 2020, 08:53 AM IST

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Jan 08, 2020, 08:25 AM IST

Bharat Bandh against anti-worker policies of Centre: CITU General Secretary Tapan Sen

Sen said, "All 10 central unions along with all national independent federations of central and state governments, bank, defence production and other service sectors have called a strike against anti-worker and anti-national policies of BJP government".

Jan 08, 2020, 08:21 AM IST

Bharat Bandh today to hit banking services; steps taken to prevent untoward incidents

As the Bharat Bandh call has been announced by 10 trade unions along with six bank unions, the strike will have an impact on banking operations, including ATM services.

Jan 08, 2020, 06:58 AM IST

Banking services to suffer as trade unions call for Bharat bandh on January 8

The unions said that more than 250 million workers will participate in the 'Bharat Bandh' to press for a 12-point common demand related to minimum wage and social security, among others. Along with the trade unions, the banking and agriculture sector will also take part in the strike. 

Jan 07, 2020, 20:49 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: Nationwide strike call on January 8 to hit banking, ATM services

The trade unions are also protesting against the proposed merger of 10 PSU banks to create four entities as announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in August 2018.

Jan 07, 2020, 12:34 PM IST

Banking operations to be affected as trade unions call for strike on January 8

It is learnt that 10 central trade unions, with support from Left parties, will be on a day-long strike to protest against the economic policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre.

Jan 06, 2020, 17:15 PM IST

Live updates: Tribals, Dalits call for Bharat Bandh on Tuesday, demand restoration of Forests Rights Act

Tribal outfits have announced that they will organise a march in Delhi from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar, demanding the restoration of Forests Rights Act.

Mar 05, 2019, 06:50 AM IST

Tribal, Dalit groups to observe 'Bharat Bandh' today, want Centre to bring ordinance to protect their rights

Tribal outfits will organise a march Mandi House to Jantar Mantar, demanding the restoration of Forests Rights Act.

Mar 05, 2019, 06:33 AM IST

Tribal, Dalit outfits call for Bharat bandh on March 5

Tribals across several states have called for Bharat Bandh on Tuesday to protest against a recent Supreme Court order that might lead to mass-scale evictions of tribal and forest-dwelling families. 

Mar 04, 2019, 22:53 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