Bharat Bandh
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Ravi Shankar Prasad addresses press conference on Bharat Bandh, slams 'politics violence'
Politics | Sep 10, 2018, 02:02 PM ISTBharat Bandh: A two-year-old child passed away after the protestors blocked the passage of the ambulance for hours in Bihar's Jehanabad.
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Bharat Bandh: Normal lives take a toll in many states, violence reported in Mumbai, Patna, Ahmedabad, Ranchi
India | Sep 10, 2018, 01:37 PM ISTThe opposition Congress, which has called for a nation-wide shut down on Monday over rising fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee, has appealed party workers to maintain peace and not to associate with any violent protests.
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Bharat Bandh: 'Opposition stands united against BJP here', says Rahul Gandhi
Politics | Sep 10, 2018, 01:07 PM ISTBharat Bandh: East Coast Railway Zone has cancelled 12 trains including Bhubaneswar-Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express and Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Inter City Express.
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Bharat Bandh: 'Time to change Modi govt will come soon', Manmohan Singh hits out at BJP
India | Sep 10, 2018, 11:50 AM ISTSingh also urged opposition parties to shed their differences and unite to save democracy in the country.
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Bharat Bandh: 'Time has come to change the govt', says Manmohan Singh
Politics | Sep 10, 2018, 01:07 PM ISTBharat Bandh: East Coast Railway Zone has cancelled 12 trains including Bhubaneswar-Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express and Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Inter City Express.
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Bharat Bandh: Traffic blockades reported in Bihar, private schools in state remain closed
India | Sep 10, 2018, 11:30 AM ISTIn Bihar, the bandh which has been called by the Congress, is being supported by the RJD, NCP, Samajwadi Party, Left Front, SP and HAM(S).
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Bharat Bandh takes a violent turn in Mumbai, Patna
Politics | Sep 10, 2018, 11:19 AM ISTBharat Bandh: Rahul Gandhi leads protest rally at Ramlila Maidan, which has turned into a show of strength as leaders of almost all, but SP and BSP, have turned up to share the dias.
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Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh reach Ramlila Maidan to extend support to protest
Politics | Sep 10, 2018, 10:50 AM ISTBharat Bandh: Rahul Gandhi leads protest rally at Ramlila Maidan, which has turned into a show of strength as leaders of almost all, but SP and BSP, have turned up to share the dias.
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Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrives at Rajghat to join bandh protest against fuel price hike
Politics | Sep 10, 2018, 09:21 AM ISTAccording to the protest clarion issued by Congress, the Bharat Bandh intends to raise voice against 'price rise', 'fall' of rupee against the dollar and other issues that 'affect' the people across the country.
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Bharat Bandh called by Congress against fuel price hike begins
Politics | Sep 10, 2018, 08:46 AM ISTBharat Bandh called by Congress against fuel price hike begins
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Congress calls for Bharat bandh tomorrow, Sonia Gandhi to take part
News | Sep 09, 2018, 08:31 PM ISTCongress calls for Bharat bandh tomorrow, Sonia Gandhi to take part
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Bharat Bandh on Monday: MNS extends support to Congress-led protest over fuel price hikes
India | Sep 09, 2018, 01:29 PM ISTMNS chief Raj Thackeray in a letter has urged his party to actively participate in the demonstration.
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Bharat Bandh today: Cong shutdown over fuel prices garners widespread support, normal life affected in many states
India | Sep 10, 2018, 10:57 AM ISTWhile on one hand, parties like BJD, AAP, TMC, Shiv Sena are not supporting the shutdown call by Congress, parties including DMK, SP, BSP, NCP, RLD, RJD, CPI, CPM, AIDUF, NC, JMM are backing it.
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Bharat Bandh evokes mixed response; hits normal life in Bihar while MP, UP remain peaceful
India | Sep 06, 2018, 11:28 PM ISTNormal life was hit in various parts of Bihar Thursday and train services were briefly affected in the state capital and Rajgir town.
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Ground zero: Protests against SC/ST Act intensify as thousands take to streets across Nation
News | Sep 06, 2018, 01:56 PM ISTBharat Bandh: Hundreds of people from the upper caste communities took to streets across the country, particularly in north India, to protest against the The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
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Bharat Bandh: Protests turn violent in Bihar, MP and other states, massive police force deployed
News | Sep 06, 2018, 12:31 PM ISTBharat Bandh: Protests intensify across country, section 144 imposed in Madhya Pradesh. Police Gear Up for Protests Over SC/ST Act
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Bharat Bandh: Protests intensify across country, section 144 imposed in Madhya Pradesh
News | Sep 06, 2018, 11:44 AM ISTBharat Bandh: Protests intensify across country, section 144 imposed in Madhya Pradesh. Police Gear Up for Protests Over SC/ST Act
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SC/ST Act amendments: Section 144 imposed in parts of MP, Police gears up for protests
News | Sep 06, 2018, 07:43 AM ISTBharat bandh against SC/ST Act amendments, section 144 imposed in parts of MP, Police gears up for protests. The groups also demanded quota system based on economic status and not on the grounds of caste and religion.
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Bharat Bandh evokes mixed response, hits normal life in Bihar, MP
India | Sep 06, 2018, 07:02 PM ISTHundreds of people from the upper caste communities took to streets across the country, particularly in north India, to protest against the The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
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Madhya Pradesh: Security tightened in view of ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by upper caste groups today
India | Sep 06, 2018, 01:30 AM ISTAfter the Supreme Court diluted the provision of mandatory arrests under the SC/ST Act, sparking protests by Dalit organisations, the Union government brought an amendment in the monsoon session of Parliament to override the apex court's order.