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Karnataka bandh against Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu loses momentum

A Karnataka bandh against Cauvery water release saw protests in Mandya and detentions elsewhere. Major cities like Bengaluru remained largely unaffected as support for the bandh withdrew. Activist Vatal Nagaraj was taken into preventive custody before planned protests could begin. Farmers protested in Mandya, carrying empty pots and horse gram…

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Cauvery water war: Karnataka bandh brings a long-running feud to the fore again

In Karnataka, protests arose after the authorities ordered the state to release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water. Karnataka has cited its own needs while taking issue with the comission's water-sharing order. TN, on its part, has dug in its heels too even as the issue with a long historical…

The Economic Times

Bangalore bandh today August 13: Will taxi, bus, metro, airport, rail service be affected? Check strike timings, areas and services that may be affected in Bengaluru

Bandh in Bangalore Today: Karnataka is observing a bandh on August 13 over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute. In Bengaluru, the impact is expected to be limited as several major organisations have not backed the shutdown. Check bandh timings, affected areas, transport services, schools, offices and the reason behind today's protest.

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Karnataka Bandh 2026: Will schools, banks, offices, train, taxi, buses, markets remain closed? Here's all you should know

Karnataka Bandh 2026 will be observed on August 13 from 6 am to 6 pm over the Cauvery water dispute and demands linked to the Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri projects. Schools, offices and essential services are expected to remain open, while transport, shops and inter-state travel may face disruptions.

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Karnataka Bandh Today August 10: Here's everything you should know about strike

Karnataka Bandh Today: Kannada activists are blocking the Attibele inter-state border today, impacting traffic in both directions. This action serves as a preview for a larger statewide shutdown planned for August thirteenth. The August thirteenth bandh is organized over several long-standing Karnataka water project grievances. Activists also threatened to disrupt…

The Economic Times

Pro-Kannada outfits call Karnataka bandh on August 13 over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Pro-Kannada groups have called for a statewide bandh on August 13. This protest aims to oppose developments in the Cauvery water dispute. Farmers and several pro-Kannada organisations are expected to participate. The Karnataka government will review the law and order situation. Police will likely step up security arrangements to prevent…

The Economic Times

Give graduates employment instead of dole, Vatal Nagaraj tells State govt.

Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj held a demonstration in Mysuru on Sunday urging the State government to take necessary steps to provide employment to graduates and diploma holders instead of handing out a monthly dole.

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Karnataka Rajyotsava 2023 | This day, that year...

In candid conversations with The Hindu, veteran political leaders go down the memory lane and narrate their memories of November 1, 1973 when Mysore State was renamed as Karnataka.

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Karnataka Bandh | Vatal Nagaraj condemns State government’s use of brute force to stifle protest over Cauvery row

Vatal Nagaraj, President of the Kannada Okkuta, which has called for Karnataka Bandh over the inter-state Cauvery river water dispute, came out of his house wearing a burkha with an empty plastic water pot on his head as a symbol of protest on September 29, 2023.

The Hindu

Ahead of bandh, Vatal Nagaraj campaigns in city seeking support

Vatal Nagaraj campaigns to garner support for Karnataka Bandh opposing govt's decision to release water to TN. He urges public to protect Cauvery river and farmers in distress. He visits malls to spread awareness and receives overwhelming response. Auto, cab and hotel associations extend support. Protesters to block highways and…

The Hindu

Many associations withdraw support to Bengaluru Bandh call

Two groups fail to reach consensus on Cauvery water dispute, resulting in two bandh calls in same week. Transport services to remain available, schools and colleges to remain closed on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Vatal Nagaraj for political unity on Cauvery, threatens to block inter-State border

Vatal Nagaraj calls for unity on Cauvery issue, threatens to block State border. He blames TN CM Stalin for politicisation and flays Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for mellowing down. He also criticises State for releasing water to TN and Deputy CM Shivakumar for Mekedatu project. All-party meeting after releasing water also…

The Hindu

Council polls: Vatal Nagaraj also enters fray

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Vatal opposes demolition of Devaraja Market

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Vatal asks Karnataka MPs to oppose Centre’s Hindi ‘imposition’

He suspects that the Centre is trying to suppress the regional language in State

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Hijab row, ban on Muslim traders is part of BJP’s strategy to face polls without BSY’s blessings, alleges Vatal Nagaraj

Mr. Nagaraj held a demonstration in Mysuru on Sunday demanding a Government policy on employment for Kannadigas and curbs on screening of non-Kannada movies in the theatres

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Vatal opposes renaming of Tipu Express

Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha (KCVP) leader Vatal Nagaraj and his supporters held a demonstration in Mysuru on Tuesday opposing any move to rename Tipu Express.

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