Karnataka Bandh News Live Updates: Hundreds of protestors detained as precaution during Karnataka bandh; no violence reported

Hundreds of protestors detained as precaution during Karnataka bandh; no violence reported: Police

Hundreds of protestors were detained during Friday's Karnataka bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations and farmers' outfits to protest against the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. The Bengaluru Police detained over 700 agitators who tried to block roads during the day-long shutdown.

Cauvery row: Cordial ties between states will help linguistic minorities live without fear, says TN Minister

Karnataka's uncompromising stand on sharing Cauvery water with lower riparian states does not augur well for amity between states, Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan said and remarked that linguistic minorities can live without fear only when cordiality prevailed among the neighbouring states. Also, he termed as 'unwarranted,' the ruckus created by pro-Kannada groups at the press conference of Tamil actor Siddharth in Bengaluru, over the Cauvery issue.

Karnataka bandh over Cauvery issue disrupts life in Bengaluru, southern parts of State

The Karnataka bandh called by 'Kannada Okkoota' to oppose the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu disrupted normal life in Bengaluru and other southern parts of the State on Friday. Authorities had clamped prohibitory orders under section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code in Bengaluru Urban, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagara, Ramanagara and Hassan districts, and declared holiday for schools and colleges there.

Few KSRTC & BMTC buses are seen in Majestic area during the Karnataka bandh called by farmers and pro-Kannada outfits over Cauvery water dispute in Bengaluru on Friday.

K G Road and theatres looks deserted during the Karnataka bandh called by farmers and pro-Kannada outfits over Cauvery water dispute in Bengaluru on Friday.

Kannada actors and actresses, came together for a protest meeting led by Shiva Rajkumar to support the Karnataka bandh called by farmers and pro-Kannada outfits over Cauvery water dispute in Bengaluru on Friday. Darshan, Upendra, Dhruva Sarja, Murali, Vijaya Raghavendra, Pooja Gandhi, Shruti, Bhavana, joined the meeting. Also seen are Veteran actor Srinath noted producer S A Chinne Gowda, and others supported at the meeting.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah along with his deputy D K Shivakumar holds a meeting with retired judges of the Supreme Court, irrigation experts, and former advocate generals over the Cauvery River water-sharing issue.

Bandh in Karnataka Today: Dy CM Shivakumar says Karnataka bandh was not needed

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said there was no need for a bandh over Cauvery row as his government is protecting the interests of the state. A Karnataka bandh, called by various pro-Kannada organisations along with farmers' outfits, was observed today to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka Bandh news: Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) upholds Cauvery Water Control Committee's (CWRC) recommendation of releasing 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu per day: Water resources department additional chief secretary Rakesh Singh

The Karnataka Bandh called by pro-Kannada organizations and others made an impact on city bus services of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC).

Amid ongoing Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Friday said that Bengaluru will not have drinking water if Cauvery river water is going to Tamil Nadu. The remark comes as Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are locked in a battle over the sharing of water from the Cauvery river, which is a major source of irrigation and drinking water for millions of people in the region.

Karnataka Bandh News: Pro-Kannada organisations, farmers' association leader Kurubur Shanthakumar, and other organisation leaders met Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and demanded a distress formula solution when there is less rain in the state. (ANI)

Bandh in Karnataka: Vehicles entering Karnatak in Attibele from Tamil Nadu were stopped on toll. They were directed either to return or enter city in the evening.

Karnataka Bandh Today: Kannada film industry comes out in support of Karnataka 'bandh'

The Kannada film industry on Friday joined the bandh called to oppose release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu with actors, producers, directors and technicians staging a sit-in demonstration. Actors Shivarajkumar, Darshan, 'Duniya' Vijay and Dhruva Sarja were among those who took part in the protest held near Sri Gururaja Kalyana Mantapa.

Karnataka Bandh: Till one pm, police had detained over 300 protestors

Karnataka Bandh News: Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan said that Tamil Nadu will appeal to the Supreme Court to order the release of 5000 cusecs of water.

'Strike is just political': DMK’s Elangovan amid protests in Karnataka against release of water to Tamil Nadu

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Friday alleged ongoing protests in Karnataka against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu to be “just political”.

Elangovan said that the Cauvery is not Karnataka’s property, further alleging that the state government is “submitting” to local politics.

"The Karnataka BJP leaders are provoking the government of Karnataka not to release water and because of local politics, the ruling party is also submitting to that. Cauvery is not the property of Karnataka that they should know. Cauvery water wherever it runs, water should be given to every state and particularly to lower riparian states. The strike is just political," Elangovan said.

Bengaluru bandh: All your questions answered

Bengaluru witnessed a varied reaction to the state-wide bandh, organized by various groups in protest against the sharing of Cauvery water with Tamil Nadu. There was a substantial police presence observed at key locations such as Vidhana Soudha, Town Hall, Freedom Park, the Railway station, and Kempegowda International Airport.

Here are answers to all queries related to bandh's impact in Bengaluru

We requested the institutions not to call for a bandh since there is no consent from the Supreme court or high court: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

The Cauvery water issue is being politicised... Cauvery water is the lifeline for this area... I am from this district (Mandya) and we will always extend support to this cause: Kannada Director and actor Prem

Karnataka Bandh: MP Tejasvi Surya on Cauvery water row

"The Water situation in Karnataka is extremely grim. The state has suffered a 60% deficit in rainfall this year. The state needs about 106 TMC of water, it has only 50 TMC water... Out of the 34 talukas in the Cauvery basin, 32 are declared a severe drought hit." "Farmers do not have water to support their one-standing crop... In this scenario, releasing additional water to Tamil Nadu will severely compromise the state's drinking water needs. This is a very grim reality that needs to be presented before the Cauvery Water Management Authority... There is no coordination between the CM and the deputy CM... The state government is very casual in its approach...""Karnataka should not suffer injustice because another state is not sharing distress... There is a rainfall deficit here... When you are sharing surplus, you must also come forward to share distress. This is the argument of Karnataka made before the Cauvery water management authority... and I don't find anything unreasonable in the position..."

Karnataka Bandh: The leaders of pro-Kannada organisations held a protest in Koppal city holding tender coconuts. However, there was no effect of band on daily life in the district.

Bandh in Karnataka Today: HDK demands release of activists arrested during Karnataka bandh

Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday demanded that the state government release the activists detained during the bandh to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

"Entire Karnataka is throbbing for the Cauvery struggle. Today's bandh has evoked good response from all quarters," he wrote on 'X' (formerly Twitter).

When it comes to the question of land, language and water, everyone should be united, the former CM said, adding this harmony and unity in the Kannada family should be a wake-up call to the neighbouring states.

"The government should not suppress Kannada sentiments. The activists who have already been detained should be released," he said.

Bandh in Karnataka: KSRTC on bus services

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) said there were only 59.88 per cent bus operations in southern parts of Karnataka.

The worst-hit KSRTC divisions in terms of operations were Mysuru and Chamarajanagar.

Against the scheduled departure of 447 buses, only seven plied in Mysuru while in Chamarajanagar, eight out of 247 bus services operated.

Mandya, Chikkamagaluru and Bengaluru witnessed 37.25 per cent, 51.49 per cent and 57.39 per cent operations, respectively, against the scheduled departures.

Karnataka bandh: Flights cancelled, roads blocked, commuters face harrowing time

While the bandh garnered mixed response in many parts of the state, commuters suffered the most with air, land and rail traffic affected.

Here are the key points

Film fraternity extends support to pro-Kannada organisations

Karnataka Bandh News: Kannada activist Vattal Nagaraj calls for protest march from Mysore Bank circle in Bengaluru to the KRS Dam on October 5, as part of Cauvery issue

Bangalore Bandh News: The bandh hit life throughout the state, though no incident of violence has been reported as yet.

Bandh in Karnataka: Reports say Siddaramaiah got district-wise updates from the Home Ministry and the future course of action was discussed in the meeting.

Karnataka Bandh News: Home minister Dr G Parameshwara meets Siddaramaiah

Karnataka minister for home Dr G Parameshwara met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and briefed him about the situation. Karnataka Police chief Alok Mohan and Bengaluru Police commissioner B Dayanand accompanied home minister Parameshwara and held a discussion with the CM.

Karnataka Bandh gets mixed response in Bengaluru

- BMTC, KSRTC and Metro were running, with less commuters in them.

- Around 50 pro-Kannada activists were taken into preventive custody when they tried to reach the entrance of Kempegowda International Airport.

- Another five protestors were detained inside the airport. Police said they were standing in the queue at ticket counters and started shouting slogans.

- Heavy police deployment was seen in places like Vidhana Soudha, Town Hall, Freedom park, Railway station, Kempegowda International Airport.

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Karnataka Bandh Today: No effect of Bandh in Vijayanagara district

Karnataka bandh received cold response in Vijayanagara district. Bus, auto and cab traffic was as usual. However, there was a slight decrease in the number of passengers at the Hosapete KKRTC bus stand. Elsewhere, hotels and shops were open and traffic was normal.

Karnataka Bandh receives cold response in Ballari.

There was no effect of Karnataka bandh in Ballari. Vehicular traffic returned to normal after police cleared the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike activists who staged a symbolic protest by burning tires on the highway.

Karnataka Bandh News: No effect of Bandh in Kalaburagi: All shops and business are open as usual

Karnataka Bandh: Protestors arrested at Townhall in Bengaluru

Karnataka Bandh: Some passengers who arrived at the airport were disappointed while many couldn't make it on time to the airport due to shortage of cabs and other modes of transportation

Bandh in Karnataka: Activists attached to various organisations protested in the heart of the town blocking main road by forming human chain in Mandya.

Karnataka Bandh: As many as 22 outgoing flights from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and 22 incoming flights were known to be cancelled as on Friday morning.

Bengaluru Bandh News: Flight operations between Bengaluru was severely hit on Friday as main domestic carriers like IndiGo airlines and Akasa Air cancel flights allegedly due to poor response.

Karnataka Bandh News: Advocates and members of Mysuru Bar Association stayed away from court proceedings in support of Karnataka Bandh

Bangalore Bandh News: 44 flights, including incoming and outgoing from Bengaluru cancelled due to the bandh. Passengers affected.

Bandh in Bangalore: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM and Irrigation Minister DK Shivakumar will hold a meeting on the Cauvery water-sharing issue today.

CRP and state Police deployed heavily at Town Hall in Bengaluru

Karnataka Bandh News: CBD including Devaraj Urs Road, KR Circle wore deserted look. Tourist places, Zoo and Palace are open, however, there are no visitors today.

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