


12:00 PM IST, September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh Receives Cold Response in Vijayanagara District
The Karnataka bandh has received a cold response in Vijayanagara district. Bus, auto, and cab traffic is as usual, with only a slight decrease in the number of passengers at the Hosapete KKRTC bus stand. Hotels and shops remain open, and traffic is normal.
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BMTC, KSRTC, and Metro are operational in Bengaluru, with fewer commuters.
Around 50 pro-Kannada activists were taken into preventive custody when they attempted to reach the entrance of Kempegowda International Airport.
Heavy police deployment has been observed at key locations, including Vidhana Soudha, Town Hall, Freedom Park, Railway station, and Kempegowda International Airport.
The Karnataka bandh, called by pro-Kannada and farmers’ organizations over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, has left normal life disrupted in several parts of the state, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mandya. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation.
11:58 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh News: No Effect in Ballari
Surprisingly, there has been no significant effect of the Karnataka bandh in Ballari. Vehicular traffic has returned to normal after police cleared the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike activists who staged a symbolic protest by burning tires on the highway.
11:47 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh: Protestors Arrested at Townhall in Bengaluru
Protestors have been arrested at Townhall in Bengaluru as the situation escalates during the bandh.
11:41 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh: Airport Disruptions Cause Passenger Woes
Some passengers who arrived at the airport were left disappointed, while many couldn’t make it on time due to a shortage of cabs and other modes of transportation amid the bandh.
11:38 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Bandh in Karnataka: Activists Form Human Chain in Mandya



Activists representing various organizations have formed a human chain in Mandya, blocking the main road as part of their protest during the bandh.
11:35 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh: 44 Flights Canceled, Passengers Affected
A total of 44 flights, both incoming and outgoing, from Bengaluru have been canceled due to the bandh, causing considerable inconvenience to passengers.
11:35 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Bengaluru Bandh News: Flight Operations Severely Impacted
Flight operations between Bengaluru have taken a severe hit, with major domestic carriers like IndiGo airlines and Akasa Air canceling flights allegedly due to poor response to the bandh. Passengers are experiencing significant disruptions.
11:06 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Bandh in Bangalore: CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM to Discuss Cauvery Water-Sharing
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and Irrigation Minister DK Shivakumar are set to hold a crucial meeting today to address the Cauvery water-sharing issue that has triggered the bandh.
11:15 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh News: Advocates and Members of Mysuru Bar Association Show Solidarity
Advocates and members of the Mysuru Bar Association have decided to stay away from court proceedings today to show their support for the Karnataka Bandh.
11:02 AM IST, September 29, 2023
CRP and State Police Deployed Heavily at Town Hall in Bengaluru
As tensions rise during the bandh, heavy deployments of Central Reserve Police and state police are visible at Town Hall in Bengaluru.
11:01 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Bengaluru Bandh News: CBD Wears Deserted Look
Central Business District, including Devaraj Urs Road and KR Circle, presents a deserted look as the bandh takes hold. Tourist attractions like the Zoo and Palace remain open, but visitors are notably absent today.
10:32 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh News: Police Detain Pro-Kannada Activist Praveen Shetty
Pro-Kannada activist Praveen Shetty and others have been detained by the police at RT Nagar in Bengaluru as the bandh continues to unfold.
10:28 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Kannada Activists Rally Outside Bengaluru Airport
A group of Kannada activists has gathered outside Bengaluru Airport to voice their support for the bandh. Channamma Circle is the backdrop for this demonstration.
10:28 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Bandh in Karnataka: Kiran Aradur’s Unique Protest at Town Hall
Kiran Aradur from Piriyapatna is staging a distinctive protest at Town Hall, brandishing water bottles as a symbol of resistance.
10:19 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Karanataka Bandh Today: Karnataka Sene Launches Jail Chalo
The Karnataka Sene has announced the launch of “Jail Chalo” at 10:30 AM. Amrut Ijari, the president of Karnataka Sene, is spearheading this initiative as part of the ongoing bandh protests.



09:39 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh Today Live: Poor Response in Haveri
Haveri district reports a poor response to the bandh call. Public transport is operating without disruption, and commercial establishments have been open since morning. Schools and colleges in Haveri district are observing a holiday.
09:38 AM IST, September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh Live: No Impact in Belagavi
In a surprising turn of events, the Karnataka bandh seems to have had no significant impact in Belagavi. Life continues as usual, with schools and businesses open. It’s business as usual in this district.
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