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New Delhi: Employees and workers affiliated with 10 central trade unions went on a day-long strike Wednesday, but essential services remained unaffected. There were reports of the strike impacting a select few services in Kerala, Jharkhand, and Puducherry. The forum has claimed that 25 crore workers are being mobilised for the "general strike" in protest against the new labour codes, along with other issues. All India Trade Union Congress General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur told PTI that the gene ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Normal life was hit in Kerala Ernakulam district on Wednesday with public transport and commercial establishments shut in the nationwide Bharat Bandh by the combine of trade unions. Supporters of the strike blocked Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses from Ernakulam to Kozhikode. Many travellers were seen waiting at the bus stops, unable to get buses. Left parties trade unions are staging a Bharat Bandh, alleging that the central government is ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Normal life across Kerala came to a standstill on Wednesday as a 24-hour general strike shut most shops and left roads deserted. The unavailability of private buses and KSRTC services left travellers in a struggle. The rail passengers who got off at Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station stood stranded without any way to proceed to their destinations. However, the police have arranged vehicle facilities for patients to the RCC and Medical College. The police have increased secur ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Normal life was hit in Kerala's Ernakulam district on Wednesday with public transport and commercial establishments shut in the nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' by the combine of trade unions. Supporters of the strike blocked Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses from Ernakulam to Kozhikode. Many travellers were seen waiting at the bus stops, unable to get buses. Also Read | Food Poisoning in Gujarat: Over 100 Students Fall Ill Following Dinner at Mah ...Read More >
Kerala Bharat Bandh news: In the video, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus driver was seen wearing a Kerala bus driver helmet on duty during the Bharat Bandh protests 2025 on Wednesday. The commentator, likely the conductor, mentioned that the driver had been identified as Shibu Thomas. He was on a Pathanamthitta to Kollam route. Thomas was wearing a helmet to protect himself against any possible injuries in an event of an attack, which has since gone Kerala bus driver viral video. ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) A nationwide strike is underway on Wednesday, following a call by ten trade unions to protest against the Centre's alleged "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate" labour policies. The general strike, or 'Bharat Bandh', was called by a joint platform of the central trade unions, receiving support from farmer organisations and rural worker groups. The participating unions include the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Indian National Trade Union Cong ...Read More >
West Bengal, July 09: Left parties' trade unions are staging a 'Bharat Bandh' alleging that the central government is pushing economic reforms that weaken workers' rights. 10 Central trade unions have called the Bandh. Defying police presence, members of the Left parties' union entered Jadavpur railway station in West Bengal to block the railway tracks to mark their protest against the central govt's "pro-corporate" policies. Left parties' unions also took out a foot march in Jadavpur A heavy ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday said that there is no effect of the Bharat Bandh on any commercial market across the country, adding that they are functioning at their regular pace. Bharat Bandh has been called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, alleging that the central government is pushing pro-corporate policies. The statement issued by Khandelwal said, There has been absolutely no effect of the so-called Bharat Bandh on any commercial marke ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 9 (ANI): Public transportation was disrupted in various parts of the country on Wednesday following the 'Bharat Bandh' protests, called by ten central trade unions, intensified. In Odisha, members of the Khordha District unit of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) blocked the national highway at Bhubaneswar to support the 'Bharat Bandh'. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 09, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Resu ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 9 (ANI): Public transportation was disrupted in various parts of the country on Wednesday following the Bharat Bandh protests, called by ten central trade unions, intensified. In Odisha, members of the Khordha District unit of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) blocked the national highway at Bhubaneswar to support the Bharat Bandh. In Kerala, shops and shopping malls in Kottayam remain closed in support of the Bharat Bandh called by 10 central trade un ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 9 (ANI): Sanitation workers from the Thoothukudi Corporation staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding better working conditions, the provision of essential equipment, and adequate payment for their services. The workers alleged that they were provided neither gloves nor face masks, essential tools for their safety, and claimed that their pay was insufficient. The protesters further demanded the implementation of the minimum wage, as promised by the Thooth ...Read More >
New Delhi: A nationwide Bharat Bandh (general strike) has been called for today, July 9, by a coalition of 10 central trade unions. Over 25 crore workers across various sectors are expected to participate in this strike, which has been organized to protest against the government's economic policies and labour reforms. The unions claim these policies are detrimental to workers, farmers, and the poor, benefiting big corporations instead. The Bharat Bandh is being organized in response to what tr ...Read More >
Jadavpur (West Bengal) [India], July 9 (ANI): Left parties' trade unions are staging a 'Bharat Bandh' alleging that the central government is pushing economic reforms that weaken workers' rights. 10 Central trade unions have called the Bandh. Defying police presence, members of the Left parties' union entered Jadavpur railway station in West Bengal to block the railway tracks to mark their protest against the central govt's "pro-corporate" policies. Left parties' unions also took out a foot mar ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9: As over 25 crore workers from key public service sectors, including banking, insurance, postal, and construction, prepare to join the nationwide strike today, July 9, many citizens are left wondering how the Bharat Bandh will impact daily life. With employees from banking, insurance, postal, construction, and other public services expected to participate in the Bharat Bandh on July 9, questions are being raised about what will remain open and what will be closed. The strike is s ...Read More >
New Delhi: Over 25 crore workers in sectors, including banking, insurance, postal, mining, construction, among others, are likely to participate in 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday opposing the "anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the government", a forum of central trade unions and their associates have announced. The forum of ten unions, in a statement, has called for making "the nationwide general strike a grand success", and said preparations have been taken up i ...Read More >
New Delhi: Today, Bharat Bandh will be observed due to the strike of employees over labour, unemployment, education, labour laws and privatisation and other problems, the impact of which is expected to be seen across the country. The impact of Bharat Bandh is expected to affect normal life. Government schools, banks and other offices may remain closed. 25 crore private and government employees across the country, including members of farmers' unions, will participate in this by leaving their wo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jul 8 : Banking, postal and other services are likely to face disruption on Wednesday as more than 25 crore workers affiliated with central and sectoral trade unions have announced to go on strike across the country to protest against new labour codes and privatisation, and press for demands such as minimum wage of Rs 26,000 and old pension scheme, according to union leaders. ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up his State Visit to Brasilia where he met Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and also attended the 17th BRICS Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Taking to X, the PMO wrote: "PM @narendramodi has boarded for Namibia, the final destination of his tour" Also, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randir Jaiswal wrote on X: "P ...Read More >
T'puram/Kozhikode: Transport minister KB Ganesh Kumar and Left-affiliated trade unions locked horns over KSRTC's participation in Wednesday's national strike against Centre's 'anti-labour' policies. While the minister said that KSRTC buses will run normally and employees won't take part in the strike, Left unions disagreed and said that KSRTC will actively take part in the protest.LDF convener and CITU state president TP Ramakrishnan rejected Kumar's claim that KSRTC workers had not issued a str ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala General Administration Department on Tuesday declared a 'dies non' and said that employees participating in Wednesday's national strike will have to forfeit a day's salary. "The period of unauthorised absence of an officer on account of participation in strike shall be treated as 'dies-non'," the department said in a statement. It added that the strike participants' salaries will be cut from the August payroll. It also stated that no leave would be granted to gov ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Banking, postal and other services are likely to face disruption on Wednesday as more than 25 crore workers affiliated with central and sectoral trade unions have announced to go on strike across the country to protest against new labour codes and privatisation, and press for demands such as minimum wage of Rs 26,000 and old pension scheme, according to union leaders. The general strike is expected to disrupt services in sectors like banking, insurance, postal, coal minin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Banking, postal and other services are likely to face disruption on Wednesday as more than 25 crore workers affiliated with central and sectoral trade unions have announced to go on strike across the country to protest against new labour codes and privatisation, and press for demands such as minimum wage of Rs 26,000 and old pension scheme, according to union leaders. The general strike is expected to disrupt services in sectors like banking, insurance, postal, coal minin ...Read More >
Bengaluru Bandh: Karnataka's capital is likely to face significant disruptions on July 9 as trade unions across India participate in a massive Bharat Bandh. The strike is supported by over 25 crore workers from banking, insurance, postal, coal, and transport sectors. Organised by ten central trade unions, the bandh is a protest against the Centre's "anti-labour" and "pro-corporate" policies. Banking and Insurance Services Hit The All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) and Bengal Provinci ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ten central trade unions have announced a nationwide general strike on Wednesday, July 9, to protest against what they call the Narendra Modi government's "anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies." The unions are opposing the implementation of four new labour codes and the recently introduced Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme. The striking unions include INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF and UTUC. They have also condemned the Election Commiss ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 8 (PTI) Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar said that state-run KSRTC buses would continue operating on Wednesday, despite central trade unions calling for a nationwide strike. Speaking to reporters, the minister said the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) had not received any formal notice from trade unions indicating participation in the strike. "There is no situation in KSRTC at present that warrants employees joining the agitation," he said. "As ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The management of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Tuesday declared 'dies non' and directed its employees to report for duty on Wednesday, despite a Bharat Bandh call by trade unions. Employees who fail to report will forfeit a day's salary. The management has also declared that all the services of KSRTC will function as normal and has asked employees to report for duty. Earlier, Transport Minister KB Ganesh Kumar said that all KSRTC services would ope ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Several public services in Hyderabad may be impacted on Wednesday, July 9, as a nationwide Bharat Bandh called by central trade unions is expected to see participation from lakhs of workers across sectors. The strike, backed by a forum of 10 trade unions, is being held in protest against what the unions call "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate" policies of the central government. ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India is expected to witness a massive nationwide shutdown (Bharat Bandh) on July 9 as over 25 crore workers from key critical sectors, including banking, insurance, postal services, coal mining, highways, and public transport -- gear up for a day-long Bharat Bandh. The strike has been called by 10 central trade unions and their allied organisations to protest against the Centre's economic and labour policies, which they allege are anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate in nat ...Read More >
New Delhi: A massive nationwide strike has been called for July 9, 2025, by a coalition of 10 central trade unions in collaboration with farmers' and rural workers' organisations. The protest, dubbed a Bharat Bandh, is aimed at opposing what the organisers describe as pro-corporate and anti-labour policies of the central government. According to the organisers, the strike is expected to witness participation from more than 25 crore people, including workers from both formal and informal sectors, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As part of the nationwide strike on Wednesday by central trade unions to highlight their 17- point demands, several trade unions from TN are planning to participate to show solidarity. As part of this, most buses are expected to remain off the roads as the ruling DMK's trade union is also participating in the strike. The demands include controlling price hikes, increasing the minimum wage, halting the privatization of public sector enterprises, scrapping the new pension scheme, regula ...Read More >
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