Odisha Observes 12-Hour Bandh As Outrage Grows Over Student's Suicide: What's Open And What's Closed?
Odisha observes a 12-hour bandh today as 8 opposition parties protest a student's suicide over alleged sexual harassment. Schools, markets closed; essential services open.
Jul 17, 2025, 09:12 AM IST
Self-Immolation Case: 'Odisha Bandh' On THIS Date, Opposition To Protest Over Death Of Balasore Student
Opposition political parties in Odisha on Tuesday called for a statewide ‘Bandh' on July 17, 2025, in protest against the death of a Balasore student who had set herself on fire. The state Congress President Bhakta Charan Das has demanded the resignation of the Odisha Education Minister, local MLA, and MP after the tragic incident.
Jul 15, 2025, 13:03 PM IST
Odisha Bandh: Left parties, Congress to protest against rising fuel prices today
The bandh has been called by left parties including CPI, CPI(M) Forward Bloc and CPI(ML-Liberation)- from 6 AM to 12 noon in Odisha.
Jul 15, 2021, 07:21 AM IST
Normal life affected by shut-down in Western Odisha on day 2
A large number of commuters were left stranded at several places due to disruption of train services and non-plying of passenger buses.
Nov 30, 2018, 18:59 PM IST
Odisha Bandh called by Congress over Mahandai river issue hits normal life
The Congress holds Biju Janata Dal government in Odisha and Bharatiya Janata Party government in Chhattisgarh responsible for the dispute over the sharing of waters of the Mahanadi River.
Aug 16, 2016, 13:04 PM IST
Mahanadi row: Congress observes bandh in Odisha
The Congress said the Odisha government should take necessary legal action against Chhattisgarh state over the Mahanadi water issue.
Aug 16, 2016, 09:27 AM IST