Karnataka Bandh LIVE updates: Schools, banks, hospitals to remain open despite bandh over Cauvery water-sharing row
Karnataka Bandh LIVE updates: Bengaluru City Police have appealed for calm and cooperation ahead of the 'Karnataka Bandh' called for August 13, 2026, saying that they fully respect citizens' democratic right to protest peacefully within the law.
Schools remained open in Karnataka on Thursday, August 13, despite a statewide bandh called by Kannada organizations to protest the release of Cauvery waters to Tamil Nadu. The Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka announced it would not be closing schools for the day, though it did urge them to show solidarity with the protest.
The bandh, which began at 6 am and ended at 6 pm, was called by Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj against the decision to share Cauvery waters with Tamil Nadu. The school management, teachers, and non-teaching staff were asked to wear black ribbons as a show of support. Government-aided schools, which have a shortage of teachers, were expected to face difficulties due to the closure.
While many public and private institutions, including schools and offices, were expected to remain operational, the public was advised to continue with their daily activities without concern.
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