Bharat Bandh

Speech By PM Narendra Modi Or Nothing, Says Opposition On Notes Ban: 10 Facts

India News | Edited by Veer Arjun Singh | Monday November 28, 2016

If needed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a debate on his shock withdrawal of 500-and 1,000-rupee notes, Home Minister Rajnath Singh told parliament today, where the opposition remained unpacified. At least 10 opposition parties are marking today as a day of protest against demonetisation, though only the Left has called for a Bha...

Live: Between Left's 'Bharat Bandh', Congress' 'Jan Aakrosh Diwas', Protests Across India

India News | Monday November 28, 2016

After the protest in the parliament by opposition parties on the mishandling of the currency ban issue, the Left Front, which has a presence in Kerala, Bengal and Tripura, has called for a strike or 'Bharat Bandh' in the three states.

Parliament Winter Session Day 9: Live Updates

India News | Monday November 28, 2016

After repeated disruptions in both houses of parliament by opposition leaders asking for PM's presence through out the demonetisation debate, 'Bharat bandh' has been called by the Left front in parts of the country.

'Bharat Bandh' Today Against Notes Ban: 10 Things You Need To Know

India News | Reported by Sandeep Phukan, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday November 28, 2016

After a week of acrimony in parliament, the opposition has planned countrywide protest on Monday against what they call the government's "mishandling" of the currency ban. Only the Left Front, which has a presence in Kerala, Bengal and Tripura, has called for a strike or 'Bharat Bandh' in the three states.

Protest Over Currency Ban Tomorrow, No Bharat Bandh: Congress

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 27, 2016

Congress today made it clear it has not called for a 'Bharat bandh' tomorrow, but will hold protests across the country against demonetisation, which it alleged "was a political move being sold as a fight against corruption".

'Should We Shut Out Corruption Or Shut Down Nation,' PM Modi Asks At UP Rally

India News | Reported by Sandeep Phukan, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday November 27, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took on the opposition over its Monday's protest plans at the BJP's Parivartan Rally in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar, asking whether it was preferable to put a stop to corruption and black money or shut down the country.

Nitish Kumar's Party Prepared To Walk Alone In Support For Demonetisation

India News | Written by Manish Kumar (With inputs from Agencies) | Sunday November 27, 2016

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said he has taken a principled stand on the banning of 500 and 1,000 rupee notes as he is convinced that the step will help fight black money while his party hinted it was prepared to stand alone among opposition parties in its support for demonetisation.

Kolkata Shrugs Off Bandh, Gets A Durga Puja 'Gift' From Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Friday September 2, 2016

If you are in West Bengal and went to work today despite the strike call by trade unions, you will receive a Durga Puja gift this year - one extra day of holiday. And you have Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to thank for it.

Bharat Bandh: Public Transport, Banking Services Hit In Haryana, Punjab

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 2, 2016

Services including banking and public transport were hit in Haryana, Punjab and Union Territory Chandigarh with employees of various government departments joining one-day nationwide strike to protest against 'anti-labour' policies of the government.

18 Lakh UP Government Employees Join Bharat Bandh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 2, 2016

Over 18 lakh state government employees in Uttar Pradesh joined the nationwide strike by major trade unions protesting against the central government's anti-labour and economic policies.

Bharat Bandh Evokes Mixed Response In Himachal Pradesh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 2, 2016

Banks and commercial establishments were closed across Himachal Pradesh today after trade unions of central government employees joined the nationwide strike to protest violation of labour laws and privatisation.

Bharat Bandh: Shops, Schools Closed, Taxis Off Roads In Karnataka

Karnataka News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 2, 2016

The day-long strike by central and state trade unions on Friday has affected normal life in many cities across Karnataka as shops, markets, banks and factories were shut, and buses, taxis and autos kept off the roads.

Bharat Bandh Paralyses Normal Life In Kerala

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 2, 2016

The 24-hour-long strike called by trade unions to oppose the NDA government's "anti-labour" policies and demand better wages, turned out to be a total shutdown in Kerala.

Trade Union Strike Hits Normal Life In Bihar

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 2, 2016

Normal life in Bihar was hit today by the 24-hour nationwide strike major trade unions have called to protest the central government's anti-labour and economic policies, officials said.

Trade Union Strike Shuts Kerala, Low Impact In Delhi, Mumbai: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Veer Arjun Singh | Friday September 2, 2016

A 24-hour 'Bharat Bandh' called by 10 trade unions has shut down Kerala and much of Karnataka, but in Delhi and Mumbai buses are running and essential services like power and water supply have not been affected.

What Will Be Affected By Today's Bharat Bandh By Trade Unions: 10 Facts

India News | Agencies | Friday September 2, 2016

More than a million workers in banking, telecom and other sectors are joining the 'Bharat Bandh' today to press their demand for better pay and in protest against new labour and investment policies.

Bharat Bandh: How the Strike has Impacted States

India News | Agencies | Wednesday September 2, 2015

About 15 crore workers are on strike today across the country with 10 major trade unions calling for a "Bharat bandh." The strike has paralysed West Bengal, and had significant impact in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Thiruvanathapuram with essential services hit.

Bus, Train Services in Mumbai Unaffected by Strike

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 2, 2015

Transport services in Mumbai remained unaffected today, as suburban train services, autorickshaws and BEST city buses were operating normally despite the one-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions.

5 Reasons Why 15 Crore Workers Are On Strike In India Today

Cheat Sheet | NDTV.com | Wednesday September 2, 2015

Some 15 crore workers across India are on a "Bharat Bandh" or one-day strike against changes in labour laws that they believe will put jobs at risk.

Normal Life Partially Affected by Strike in West Bengal

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 2, 2015

Normal life was partially affected in West Bengal today following the country-wide general strike called by 10 central trade unions against the policies of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.

15 Crore Workers on Strike Today, Critical Services Hit: 10 Developments

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Mala Das | Wednesday September 2, 2015

About 15 crore workers are on a nationwide strike and essential services like banking and public transport have been hit in many places. There is major impact in West Bengal and cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram.

Man allegedly attacked by Trinamool workers speaks to NDTV

India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie (with IANS inputs); Edited by Sindhu Manjesh | Saturday February 23, 2013

The brick kiln worker whose eye was severely damaged after he was attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters on Thursday has spoken to NDTV about the incident from his hospital bed.

First ear, then eye: the alleged cost of joining strike in West Bengal

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday February 22, 2013

A brick kiln worker was seriously injured and his eye severely damaged after he was attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress supporters for participating in the trade union strike of Wednesday and Thursday and marching in a CPM rally.

Trinamool Congress denies its workers chopped off man's ear for skipping work on bandh day

India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie (with agency inputs); Edited by Shamik Ghosh | Thursday February 21, 2013

The Trinamool Congress has denied allegations that its party workers allegedly cut off the ear of a panchayat worker in Murshidabad district of West Bengal for not reporting to work on Wednesday, the first day of the two-day Bharat bandh called by major trade unions.

Bharat bandh: 131 people arrested for rampage in Noida

India News | Ketki Angre | Thursday February 21, 2013

At least 131 people have been arrested for looting and damaging around 600 offices yesterday in Noida, just 15 kms from Delhi during a nationwide strike called by major trade unions.

Bharat bandh: In Kerala, government employees defy orders, join strike

South | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy, eduted by Samira Shaikh | Thursday February 21, 2013

Bharat bandh: Normal life in Kerala continues to remain crippled with transport hit and many workers skipping work during the second day of the nation-wide strike called by various trade unions.

The 26,000-crore Bharat bandh: 10 facts about Day 2

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Ashish Mukherjee | Thursday February 21, 2013

The two-day Bharat bandh called by 11 major trade unions is costing the country about 26,000 crores, according to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham).

Trinamool Congress claims its workers didn't chop off man's ear for skipping work on bandh day

India News | Edited by Shamik Ghosh | Thursday February 21, 2013

Men who allegedly belong to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress cut off the ear of a panchayat worker in Bengal who skipped work yesterday on account of the massive bandh or strike called by trade unions across India.

Day 2 of 26,000-crore bandh: factories attacked in Delhi

Delhi News | Reported by Tanima Biswas with agency inputs | Thursday February 21, 2013

A flash mob attacked at least eight factories in the capital on Thursday during the final day of a two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions, police said.

Bharat bandh: Medical students come to the rescue of JJ Hospital

Mumbai News | mid-day.com | Thursday February 21, 2013

In an attempt to save the day, around 200 undergraduate medical students substituted those employees who went on a two-day strike. Duties such as cleaning the wards, delivering tea and packed food from the canteen to the wards, and other tasks were done by these students.