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Karnataka Bandh from 6 am to 6 pm on March 22: Will cabs ply on Saturday? Know what’s open, what’s closed

Pro-Kannada groups have called for a 12-hour statewide shutdown in Karnataka on March 22 to protest against an alleged assault on a bus conductor in Belagavi for not knowing Marathi.
While some transport services may be disrupted, essential services such as pharmacies, hospitals, and metro services will remain operational during the shutdown.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the state government would not encourage the shutdown and urged citizens to maintain peace and follow the law.
Security has been tightened across the state to prevent incidents during the protest, with authorities urging residents to stay updated on advisories.

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Hindustan Times

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Karnataka observes 12-hour statewide Bandh by pro-Kannada groups amid tight security today

11 days ago·New Delhi, India

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NDTV

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Karnataka Bandh Today Over Belagavi Bus Conductor Attack, Security Tightened

The shutdown in Karnataka is likely to disrupt transport services as some auto-rickshaw, cab, and private driver unions have extended their support.

11 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Indian Express

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Karnataka bandh: No holiday for schools and colleges tomorrow

Pro-Kannada outfits have called for a statewide shutdown from 6 am to 6 pm on Saturday to protest against the alleged assault on a KSRTC bus conductor in Belagavi last month for not speaking Marathi.

12 days ago·India

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The New Indian Express

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Govt or court will not encourage bandhs: Karnataka DyCM DK Shivakumar

Despite the bandh being called to condemn the attack on a state-run bus conductor in Belagavi for not speaking Marathi, transportation unions and associations a

12 days ago·India

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The Hindu

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Uncertainty looms over Karnataka bandh on March 22 as key groups remain undecided

On February 28, ‘Kannada Okkuta,’ an umbrella body representing multiple pro-Kannada organisations, formally announced the bandh, scheduled from 6 am to 6 pm.

13 days ago·India

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Financial Express

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Karnataka Bandh Tomorrow: What’s open and what’s closed in Bengaluru?

Karnataka Bandh on March 22, 2025: With multiple Kannada organizations backing the protest, the city is likely to experience partial closures, especially in transport and commercial sectors.

13 days ago·Uttar Pradesh, India

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