Karnataka bandh live updates: Transport services unaffected in Bengaluru
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 05, 2020, 18:00:48 IST
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Karnataka bandh live updates: Transport services unaffected in Bengaluru

Pro-Kannada groups are observing a statewide bandh today to oppose Karnataka government's decision of forming Maratha Development Board. A rally is scheduled from KSR Bengaluru City railway station to Freedom Park. Stay with TOI for latest updates.
18:00 (IST) Dec 05
Karnataka bandh evokes lukewarm response
The state-wide bandh called by pro-Kannada groups in Karnataka on Saturday opposing the government's decision to create a corporation for Maratha community, received a lukewarm response with no major impact on normal life. Other than stray incidents like miscreants pelting stones on buses at K R Puram and Chandpura in the city, the day passed off by and large peacefully. Autorickshaws, cabs, public transport buses and metro services were on the roads as usual while hotels and shops and establishments were open.
14:08 (IST) Dec 05
No response to bandh in Udupi
12:49 (IST) Dec 05
Police detain pro-Kannada activists staging demonstration at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Chowk in Kalaburagi
Police detain pro-Kannada activists staging demonstration at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Chowk in Kalaburagi
12:07 (IST) Dec 05
Ballari: Members of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike arrested by police after they try to enter DC office premises
11:46 (IST) Dec 05
Pro-Kannada activists march from Mekhri Circle towards the chief minister's residence in Bengaluru as part of Karnataka Bandh protest against formation of Maratha Development Authority
11:36 (IST) Dec 05
Karnataka bandh: Kannada activists taken into preventive custody

Gadag police have taken some pro-Kannada activists into preventive custody who were staging protest by blocking NH-63 near DC office in Gadag city.

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11:24 (IST) Dec 05
Visual from Haveri
Visual from Haveri
11:10 (IST) Dec 05
NWKRTC buses, autos and other transport goods vehicles operate as usual in Haveri
10:47 (IST) Dec 05
Karnataka bandh: No major impact on normal life so far

The state-wide bandh called by pro-Kannada groups in Karnataka on Saturday, opposing the government's decision to create a corporation for Maratha community has had no major impact on normal life so far, other than sporadic protests and demonstrations by burning effigies.

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10:35 (IST) Dec 05
Karnataka Rakshana Vedike district president Hanumant Abbigeri and other members arrested by police
10:24 (IST) Dec 05
No response to bandh in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada
10:19 (IST) Dec 05
KSRTC urban division cancels several schedules due to very poor occupancy rate
10:13 (IST) Dec 05
Police detain Pro-Kannada activists who were protesting against the formation of Maratha Development Authority at Bengaluru's Town Hall
10:03 (IST) Dec 05
No response to bandh in Hubballi
No response to bandh in Hubballi
09:59 (IST) Dec 05
Transport services remain unaffected in Bengaluru
BMTC, KSRTC, Namma Metro, auto rickshaws and app-based cabs are plying as usual.
09:51 (IST) Dec 05
Visuals from Hubballi
09:38 (IST) Dec 05
Karnataka Bandh: Over 100 history-sheeters detained in Bengaluru
More than a hundred history-sheeters were detained in the wake of a Karnataka bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations on Saturday, according to the DCP (west), Bengaluru.
09:30 (IST) Dec 05
Protesters set fire on an old tyre and argue with police officials at Gandhi Circle in Chitradurga
09:07 (IST) Dec 05
Visuals from Balagangadharanatha Swamiji and Magadi Road metro stations
09:05 (IST) Dec 05
Pro Kannada activists protest at main bus stand on Gadag-Hosapete NH-63 in Koppal