Bharat Bandh
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Watch impact of Bharat Bandh in various states | Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra | Dec 08, 2020, 07:31 PM ISTShops and commercial establishments remained operational in most states as the Bharat Bandh called by farmer union evoked mixed response. Transport and traffic were also normal in cities like Delhi and Mumbai
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Bharat Bandh: Airlines waive off rescheduling, no-show charges
Business | Dec 08, 2020, 05:08 PM ISTIn a relief for flyers, airlines have waived-off cancellation, rescheduling charges for passengers, who could not report for their flights amid the traffic disruption caused due to 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday.
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Farmers' land won't be on sale, leased or mortgaged: Ravi Shankar Prasad on farm laws | Exclusive
India | Dec 08, 2020, 05:10 PM ISTAs farmer union called Bharat Bandh on December 8 in a bid to pressurise the government over the new farm laws, India TV spoke exclusively to Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and discussed the concerns of farmers, why are they protesting, about the new farm laws and what's the stand of the government.
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Bharat Bandh: Lukewarm response in Lucknow, markets mostly open
News | Dec 08, 2020, 03:20 PM ISTThe Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions and supported by the Congress failed to have much impact till noon in Lucknow even as protesters tried to block highways at some places by placing burning tyres on roads.
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Punjabi artistes Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk and others support Bharat Bandh
Celebrities | Dec 08, 2020, 02:21 PM ISTPunjabi artistes Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk, Gurdas Maan and others have extended their support to Bharat Bandh call given by farmers organisations. Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana have gathered at various border points of Delhi since November 26 as part of their protest against the Centre''s farm laws.
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Bharat Bandh: Delhi markets mostly open; more farmers arrive amid tight security at borders
India | Dec 08, 2020, 02:14 PM ISTIn view of the nationwide strike, the Delhi Police beefed up security at all border points and made arrangements to maintain law and order across the city, including market places.
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Bharat Bandh: BJP-Congress workers scuffle in Jaipur, normal lift partially hit in Patna
News | Dec 08, 2020, 12:51 PM ISTHeavy contingent of police deployed in Patna in view of Bharat Bandh called by farmers against the agriculture laws.
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Bharat Bandh in Maharashtra: Train, buses, taxi services unaffected in Mumbai
India | Dec 08, 2020, 12:50 PM ISTPublic transport services in Mumbai, including suburban trains and buses, and in other parts of Maharashtra largely remained unaffected on Tuesday morning despite various organisations supporting the Bharat Bandh for repeal of the Centre's agri laws.
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Shivraj Singh chides Congress over farm laws, says MP farmers see no reason to oppose legislations
India | Dec 08, 2020, 12:46 PM ISTTalking to India TV, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said farmers across the nation stand with the farm laws and the Centre is open for discussion and is keen on resolving the issues being faced by protesting farmers.
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Bharat Bandh: Left parties women workers dance on roads in Bengal to lodge protest
News | Dec 08, 2020, 11:30 AM ISTWest Bengal: Left political parties protest on the railway tracks at Jadabpur Railway Station in Kolkata & stop a train, in support of today's #BharatBandh by farmer unions.
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Bharat Bandh: Trains Stopped, Roads Blocked as Farmers protest against Agri Laws
News | Dec 08, 2020, 11:26 AM ISTFarmers’ outfits are observing a Bharat Bandh (nationwide shutdown) today to protest against the new agriculture laws, with several trade and transport unions extending support and almost all opposition parties too backing their demands.
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Bharat Bandh: APMCs remain shut in many parts of Maharastra
India | Dec 08, 2020, 10:53 AM ISTAPMCs at Kalyan and Vashi in Navi Mumbai, which supplies bulk of vegetables and fruits to Mumbai, remained closed, with wholesalers and traders supporting the Bandh.
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Bharat Bandh: Trains stopped in UP, Bengal; no major impact on normal life in Delhi
News | Dec 08, 2020, 10:20 AM ISTIn a relared development, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security. The railways too asked its personnel to step up vigil saying protesters may organise rail blockades.
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Bharat Bandh traffic update: Haryana, Delhi issue advisories; Check list of roads to avoid
India | Dec 08, 2020, 12:50 PM ISTIn view of the call for 'Bharat Bandh' today given by various farmers' organizations protesting the Central agricultural laws, Haryana Police and Delhi Police have issued separate travel advisory stating that people may face traffic blockages on various roads and highways of the state. Today is the 13th day of the farmers stir, The farmers are demanding from the government to repeal the three laws which they believe are against the interest of the community.
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Bharat Bandh: Farmers say emergency services allowed
News | Dec 08, 2020, 09:20 AM ISTFarmers have called for a nationwide strike, Bharat Bandh, on Tuesday to protest against the three farm laws. Today is the 13th day of the farmers stir against the agriculture reforms.
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Bharat Bandh: Should be allowed to hold protest at Ramlila ground, demands Punjab Kisan Union
India | Dec 08, 2020, 07:39 PM ISTThe Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions and supported by 18 political parties failed to have much impact even as protesters tried to block highways at some places by placing burning tyres on roads. Barring a few places in West Bengal, Odisha, all the markets, shops, banks, government and private offices, and other commercial establishments functioned normally pan-India.
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Bharat Bandh: Farmer unions call for nationwide shutdown on Dec 8. Watch how it may affect
Kurukshetra | Dec 07, 2020, 09:24 PM ISTVarious farmer unions have called for a Bharat Bandh on Tuesday, December 8, amid a deadlock with the government over the new farm laws. Even after five rounds of discussions, there was no breakthrough as the farmers stuck to their demand for the repeal of the Centre's agri reforms.
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Bharat Bandh: Will bank services be hit? Here's what top unions said
Business | Dec 07, 2020, 09:02 PM ISTAll India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) General Secretary Soumya Datta said the union has expressed its solidarity with farmers but will not be participating in the Bharat Bandh called by them.
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Bharat Bandh: Delhi may face vegetable crisis as major mandis to remain shut
India | Dec 07, 2020, 08:12 PM ISTSince the work at major wholesale vegetable and fruit markets is likely to be hampered, the supply of the commodities will take a hit.
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Bharat Bandh: Govt issues advisory to states, essential services likely to be hit - Top Points
India | Dec 07, 2020, 10:10 PM ISTVarious farmer unions have called for a Bharat Bandh on Tuesday, December 8, amid a deadlock with the government over the new farm laws. Even after five rounds of discussions, there was no breakthrough as the farmers stuck to their demand for the repeal of the Centre's agri reforms.