Page 5 - Bharat Bandh

Amid ongoing BEST strike, activists blame BMC for failure to address issues

BEST bus service is the second-biggest mode of transport in Mumbai after local trains, which ferry over 80 lakh passengers every day

No end to Mumbai commuters' woes as BEST bus strike enters the third day

BEST bus service is the second-biggest mode of transport in Mumbai after local trains, which ferry over 80 lakh passengers every day

Violent protests, rail blockades in many states on 2nd day of Bharat Bandh

Trains were stopped by protesters at a few places in Tamil Nadu and banking services in some public sector banks interrupted in Telangana

Bharat bandh: Banking, train, bus ops hit in WB, Kerala; top developments

The strike call covers banks, post offices, BSNL, state transport, railways, port trust, defence and other PSUs, trade unions, others. Here are the top updates

Eastern Railway train services hampered on day two of nationwide strike

Barring the Sealdah-Diamond Harbour route, normal services were restored in the other two routes by 8.15 am

Banking services partially impacted on second day of nationwide strike

Cheques worth about Rs 20,000 crore could not be cleared by the clearing houses all over the country yesterday

Ordeal continues for Mumbai commuters as BEST strike enters second day

It is the second-biggest mode of transport in Mumbai after local trains, which ferry over 80 lakh passengers every day

Bharat Bandh: Strike enters day 2; banking, transport services affected

The educational institutes, rail, banking, postal and transport services are expected to witness disruption

Bharat Bandh: 5 states worst hit by strike; clashes in Rajasthan, Bengal

The all-India strike is against the Modi government's failure to address rural distress issues, to save rural farmers' lands from the corporates, says protesters

Bharat Bandh: Striking employees to face consequences, warns govt

Citing existing rules, the ministry said instructions prohibit government servants from participating in any form of strike, including mass casual leave, go slow, etc

Bharat Bandh: Odisha suffers Rs 1,500 crore business loss on Day-1

The strike call, which was part of a larger nationwide stir, was given by trade unions to protest the 'anti-people' policies of the Modi-led govt at the Centre

Some banks affected as employees support 2-day strike call by trade unions

The operation in SBI and private sector banks remained unaffected as other seven unions in the banking sector are not part of the strike.

Bharat Bandh in pictures: Millions of workers on two-day, nationwide strike

All-India strike is against Modi govt's failure to address rural distress, is aimed at saving farmers' lands from corporates, says protesters

Bharat Bandh impact: Trains stopped, buses, autos off roads in Kerala

The Sabarimala pilgrims, tourists, social and religious functions have been exempted from the strike Tuesday

Bharat Bandh: Rail services hit due to blockade, roads deserted in Odisha

Shops, markets, business establishments, educational institutions and offices remained closed, while vehicular movement virtually came to a grinding halt across the state during the strike

Bharat Bandh: Scuffles, stone-pelting, vandalism reported in West Bengal

The Trinamool Congress government in the state has opposed the strike call

Enough is enough, no bandh in West Bengal: Mamata on trade unions' strike

In the last 34 years, they (Left Front) have destroyed the state by calling bandh, said Mamata Banerjee

Traders' Bharat Bandh today against Walmart-Flipkart deal, FDI in retail

Delhi traders are also demanding immediate promulgation of an ordinance to stop sealing of shops in the city

Closed chapter: Bandhs are no longer a useful protest technique

The bandh rarely enjoyed much traction among the electorate even during the notoriously inefficient, inward-looking licence raj

Govt rules out cut in excise duty on fuel price amid nationwide protests

Normal life was disrupted in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata, while it remained normal in Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad