Bharat Bandh

47 Arrested In Mumbai For Blocking Railway Tracks During Anti-CAA Protests

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 29, 2020

At least 47 protesters were arrested on Wednesday during a "Rail Roko'' (train blockade) at Kanjurmarg station in Mumbai during a Bharat Bandh called by some organisations against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

Maharashtra Trader Uses Red Chilli Powder To Tackle CAA Protesters. Watch Video

India News | ANI | Wednesday January 29, 2020

A trader in Maharashtra's Yavatmal threw red chilli powder on protesters who tried to close down his shop on "Bharat Bandh" and damage his property.

"As If A Bandit Stopped Us At Gunpoint": Nobel Winner After Boat Blocked In Kerala

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 9, 2020

The houseboat of Nobel Laureate Michael Levitt was blocked in the backwaters here for some time by trade union activists, who were on a nationwide strike against the Centre's "anti-labour" policies on Wednesday.

Violence In Bengal During Trade Unions Strike, Several Roads Blocked

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 8, 2020

A 24-hour strike by central trade unions in West Bengal on Wednesday was marked by incidents of violence and arson, blocking of railway tracks and roads by protestors trying to enforce the shutdown, officials said.

Banking Services Impacted; Many ATMs Go Dry Due To Strike

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Several ATMs went dry by the evening as people rushed for cash withdrawal as they had prior information about the strike.

Bharat Bandh: How All-India Strike Impacted Bengal, Delhi, Punjab, Odisha, Other States

India News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From Agencies) | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Bharat Bandh Today: More than ten national trade unions have called for a nationwide protest against the growing impact of economic slowdown on jobs, Foreign Direct Investment or FDI, disinvestment, corporatisation and privatisation policies.

Bharat Bandh: Banking Services Hit In Madhya Pradesh; Delhi, Mumbai Largely Unaffected

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh (with inputs from agencies) | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Bharat Bandh January 2020: Banking and transport services were hit in some parts of the country on Wednesday as workers affiliated to trade unions protested against privatisation and the impact of economic slowdown on jobs.

Police Recover 4 Crude Bombs Near Hridaypur Railway Station Bengal

India News | ANI | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Bharat Bandh: The protesters blocked railway tracks in Howrah and Kanchrapara in North 24 Parganas following the "Bharat Bandh" called by the trade unions today

"I Salute Them": Rahul Gandhi Lends Support To Bharat Bandh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday came out in support of the strike by central trade unions and slammed the Modi government, saying its "anti-people and anti-labour" policies have created catastrophic unemployment in the country.

For Protection, Bus Driver Wears Helmet Amid Strike In Bengal

India News | ANI | Wednesday January 8, 2020

A driver of a state-run bus was seen behind the wheel in a helmet as he drove through the narrow streets of Siliguri in West Bengal amid an all-India strike called by trade unions today.

Violence In Bengal, Protesters Detained In Chennai Amid Bharat Bandh Call

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Rail and road traffic was hit in several states including Bengal, Odisha and Tamil Nadu as a 24-hour nationwide strike by ten trade unions against the central government began this morning. Violence broke out in Bengal as a police vehicle was targeted in Jadavpur and CPM MLA Sujan Chakraborty was detained. A scuffle was reported between the workers...

Bharat Bandh Live Updates: Protesters Detained In Chennai Amid Bharat Bandh Agitation

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Wednesday January 8, 2020

A nationwide strike has been called by trade unions today against "anti-labour policies of the government, along with other issues", the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) said on Tueday.

Bharat Bandh: Bengal To Give Rs 6 Lakh Insurance For Vehicles Damaged

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Amid apprehension of violence during the nationwide trade union strike on Wednesday, the West Bengal government on Tuesday promised an insurance cover of up to Rs 6 lakh for vehicles damaged due to violence.

Bharat Bandh: Banking, Transport Services To Be Hit Due To All-India Strike

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 7, 2020

All India Strike: Banking services like deposit and withdrawal, cheque clearing and instrument issuance are expected to be impacted due to the strike.

ICAR NET Exam For January 8 Postponed

Jobs | Edited by Anisha Singh | Wednesday January 8, 2020

ICAR NET 2019 exam scheduled on January 8 has been postponed due to the Bharat Bandh scheduled tomorrow.