Bharat Bandh

Bharat Bandh: Protestors take to the streets in Delhi, clog major roads

Traffic was forced onto arterial roads with motorists complaining of delays of up to one hour.

Apr 02, 2018, 12:52 PM IST

Bharat Bandh: Six dead as Dalit groups clash with police over SC/ST Act

Violence from across the state has led to curfew being clamped in several parts with Gwalior and Morena seeing the worst of unrest.

Apr 02, 2018, 12:16 PM IST

Bharat Bandh in Rajasthan: Violent protests in Jaipur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bharatpur

In Barmer, cars and property were damaged during the protests. 

Apr 02, 2018, 12:14 PM IST

Bharat Bandh: Yogi Adityanath appeals for peace, says welfare of SC and ST communities remains paramount

"If you have any complaints, bring them to us but do not break law and order."

Apr 02, 2018, 12:00 PM IST

News at a glance: April 2, 2018

Top headlines on Monday morning

Apr 02, 2018, 11:12 AM 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

All you need to know about the controversy surrounding SC/ST Act

Is the SC/ST Act often misused against government officials or is any modification to it really just a move against the SC and ST communities?

Apr 02, 2018, 07:43 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

Bharat Bandh: CBSE exams for Class 10 and 12 postponed in Punjab, schools to remain shut

Several Dalit organisations have called for a Bharat Bandh on Monday against the amendment under the SC/ST Act.

Apr 02, 2018, 00:32 AM IST

Bharat Bandh today against SC order on SC/ST Atrocities Act; government to file review petition

The SC on March 20 had taken note of the alleged rampant misuse of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities (POA) Act.

Apr 02, 2018, 00:21 AM IST

Bharat Bandh: Schools to remain shut, internet services to be suspended, says Punjab govt

As many as 4000 police personnel along with one company of Rapid Action Force will be deployed on Monday and strict action will be taken against those who indulge in violence.

Apr 01, 2018, 19:04 PM IST

Call for Bharat Bandh on April 2 over apex court order on SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act

The bandh call was given by Dalit group Sanvidhaan Bachao Sangharash Committee, and later joined by other groups.

Apr 01, 2018, 15:02 PM IST

Karnataka bandh: India's tech hub comes to a halt during protest over sharing of Mahadayi river water

The bandh has severely impacted daily life. 

Jan 25, 2018, 09:32 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

Karnataka bandh: Schools, colleges, offices shut; essential services operational

All government and private schools and colleges will remain shut on Thursday

Jan 25, 2018, 07:05 AM IST

Gujarat government, Rajput bodies say no to 'Padmaavat' screening

The Gujarat government and various organisations of the Rajputs on Wednesday jointly announced that cinemas and multiplexes across the state will not screen `Padmaavat` while those opposing its release will not join the `Bharat bandh` on Thursday.

Jan 25, 2018, 00:34 AM IST

Demonetisation row: Post unimpressive Aakrosh Diwas, Opposition in huddle again

The Opposition parties will meet around 9:40 am in Parliament to discuss their strategy.

Nov 29, 2016, 08:49 AM IST

FLOP SHOW? Muted response to 'Bharat Bandh' in Uttar Pradesh

The "Bharat Bandh" -- countrywide shutdown -- called by the opposition parties to protest the fiscal chaos post demonetisation found little support in Uttar Pradesh on Monday.

Nov 28, 2016, 16:30 PM IST

#JanAkroshDiwas: Twitterati support PM Narendra Modi's demonetisation move, mock Bharat Bandh

The Twitterati has openly came out in support of PM Narendra Modi's demonetisation move and slammed Opposition parties for launching Bharat Bandh and other similar protests on Monday.

Nov 28, 2016, 16:15 PM IST

Demonetisation: Little response to Opposition's Jan Aakrosh Diwas, normal life remains unaffected

Various Opposition parties on Monday held a countrywide protest on what they call the government's mishandling of the currency ban. 

Nov 28, 2016, 12:16 PM IST