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Karnataka prepares for second bandh in protest of Cauvery water release; here's what to expect
A shutdown is planned in Karnataka on September 29 as a protest against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu intensifies. Led by "Kannada Okkuta" leader Vattal Nagaraj, the bandh is expected to impact various services and activities across the state. Essential services such as hospitals, pharmacies, and government offices will remain open, but malls, shops, schools, and colleges are likely to be closed. Cab aggregators Ola and Uber have shown support for the shutdown and will not provide services on that day.
Bengaluru Bandh against Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu evokes partial response
'Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti,' an umbrella outfit of farmers' associations and other organisations led by farmer leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar, has given the call for today's dawn-to-dusk (6 am to 6 pm) Bengaluru bandh. Shanthakumar and other leaders of the 'Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti were detained by the police at the Mysuru Bank circle, as they were trying to hold a protest march towards Town Hall.
Bengaluru bandh: Work from home? Schools closed? What is open, what is shut today?
Several tech companies in Bengaluru, including Google, Walmart, IBM, and Accenture, have asked their employees to work from home on September 26 due to a bandh called by farmers' and pro-Kannada organizations over the Cauvery water dispute with Tamil Nadu. Public transport is expected to be affected, but metro services will continue as usual. Some private schools have shifted classes online. However, there is confusion about who is supporting the bandh on which day, as some organizations have called for a Karnataka bandh on September 29, 2023.
Bengaluru bandh to protest Cauvery water release to TN on Thursday, statewide shutdown on Friday
Two bandhs have been called in Karnataka this week in protest against releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. The Karnataka bandh on September 29 was called by 'Kannada Okkuta' and the Bengaluru shutdown on Tuesday was called by the 'Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti'.
KSRTC union writes to CM Siddaramaiah, claims passengers refuse to buy tickets citing Congress poll promise
The Congress had, in the run up to the elections, announced five ‘guarantees’ that the party would implement if it came to power. One of those, Shakti, promised free travel for women in public transport buses across Karnataka.
Govt staff strike: Arrangements made to ensure key services are unaffected in Karnataka
he employees have put forward their demands including, implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission report and implementation of at least 40 per cent of fitment facilities, and reverting to the Old Pension Scheme.
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Streamline crowd management at Sabarimala following increase in devotees: HC tells officials
In the absence of COVID-19 restrictions, unlike the previous two years, devotees have turned up in huge numbers this year at Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district of the state for the annual two-month long Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage which began on November 17.
Hotels begin service, metro & buses start operations and gyms open in 17 districts of Karnataka
In the 17 districts, where the Covid-19 positivity rate is below 5 per cent shops will be open from 6 AM to 5 PM beginning Monday and public transport including bus and metro began operations with 50 per cent capacity.
Karnataka govt warns RTC workers against strike, rules out negotiation
Noting that most of the demands made by the employees have been addressed despite financial constraints due to COVID-19, the government made it clear that their demand for implementation of the sixth pay commission report for the Road Transport Corporation workers cannot be fulfilled.
Government buses, autos and taxis begin plying, barber shops open in Kerala
As they have to follow social distancing norms, the minimumfare for 2.5 km to 5 km has beenraised from Rs 8 to Rs 12. Only intra district ordinary service has commenced and there would be no services in containment zones.
Karnataka eases lockdown norms; allows buses, autos, cabs to start from Tuesday
Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday convened a meeting with Ministers and senior officers on permitting various activities in the fourth phase of the lockdown in the state, as per guidelines issued by the Government of India. It has allowed public transport services to operate from May 19, except in containment zones.
Partial bandh likely in Bengaluru today; bus services may be disrupted
Although the Karnataka government has maintained that schools and colleges will remain open and state run buses will operate as usual, it will largely depend on the intensity of protests. With a section of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and the KSRTC employees supporting bandh, there could be disruption in bus services.
Under financial stress, BMTC puts out ad for Rs 160 crore loan
It wants funds to settle PF, insurance premium and gratuity of employees.
Trade unions strike evokes mixed response on Day 1, complete bandh in Kerala
Employees and workers in sectors such as steel, oil, mines, dock and port, transport, and insurance joined the strike, unions said.
Fewer BMTC buses likely during non-peak hours
By converting two working shifts per bus to one general shift, the cash-strapped operator hopes to minimise the cost of manpower.
Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation suffers Rs 88 lakh daily loss
The prospect of a fare-hike leading to a further fall in ridership has put the corporation in a Catch-22 situation.
Schools to be shut, transport services to stay off roads
“All the schools and colleges in Bengaluru will remain shut down,” said Bengaluru Urban deputy commissioner BM Vijay Shankar.
Schools remain shut; transport operators to take ‘situational’ call
The Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) has written to deputy directors in districts regarding the practical examinations being held ahead of the second PU exams in March.
Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation owes Rs 167 crore to its staff
Sixty-year-old S Rachaiah is among the 700 retired employees who has not received gratuity after 36 years of service — 29 years of which was as a conductor.
30% BMTC employees want to drive out of Bengaluru
Bengaluru's cost of living, traffic and the desire to return to their home towns and villages could well be the reasons for this.
Free medicare: BMTC to partner with private firm to build hospital
“The corporation will only provide prime land while the private party should construct and run the hospital. BMTC will make no capital investment,“ Nagaraj Yadav, chairman, BMTC, said.
Tech to make BMTC a mean machine
The corporation believes that the changes will help the corporation cut its cost of operations and improve administrative efficiency.
Public buses resume services in Bengaluru after road transport workers' unions call off strike
The protest was withdrawn after transport minister Ramalinga Reddy assured union leaders of a 12.5% wage hike.
Schools, colleges asked to declare holiday in Bengaluru
Bus services resumed from Majestic to the Shanthinagar TTMC, Majestic to Mysuru Road satellite bus stand and Majestic to Shivajinagar.
Government declares two-days holiday for schools ahead of transport stir
The strike declaration by transport unions follows the government's rejection of their demand for a 35 per cent increase in wages.
Bengaluru: BMTC flags off intelligent transport system in low-key manner
The ITS was first dreamt up in 2012 as a solution to passenger’s woes and those complaining that the bus system was not sharp enough for a densely congested city.
Nationwide transport strike affects services in Karnataka
Incidents of stone pelting on public buses were reported from different parts of the state including Bengaluru, Hubballi, Bellary and Raichur.
Bengaluru buses, autos, trucks may not ply today
The city police tweeted that BMTC and KSRTC buses would be functional and requested the public to go about their lives as usual.
Normal life in Karnataka may be affected on Thursday by transport sector worker strike
Normal life in the state may be affected tomorrow as public transport and auto rickshaws are likely to stay off the roads.
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