Karnataka bandh today: What's open, what's closed amid day-long shutdown over Cauvery water-sharing dispute
Here's the latest protest news from across India:
Karnataka is observing a day-long shutdown today, August 13, from 6 am to 6 pm, in protest against the Cauvery water-sharing move after the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has ordered the state to rollout 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 12.
Adding to this, To ensure public safety and maintain law and order during the bandh, the Bengaluru City Police have made precautionary and security arrangements across the city. (Photo for representation) (PTI) Various Kannada organisations gave a call for a Karnataka bandh on August 13 in protest against the order, while chief minister DK Shivakumar has shared the state government has the duty to protect the state's farmers and abide by court orders, and the government will decide on it after assessing the situation. Track live updates on Karnataka bandh
Meanwhile, Meanwhile, the Bengaluru City Police have appealed for calm and cooperation ahead of the 'Karnataka bandh' called for August 13, 2026, in protest against the Cauvery Water Management Authority's order on Cauvery water allocation to Tamil Nadu.
Notably, Banks, hospitals, pharmacies and public transport and other essential services are likely to remain unaffected during the statewide bandh that will remain in effective from 6 am to 6 pm on August 13.
As per the latest buzz, The schools will also function per usual during the statewide bandh, The News Minute reported, citing Karnataka Associated Managements of Schools (KAMS). The body had earlier called for the closure of schools, but later rolled back the call, saying that it would impact the academic schedules.
In further updates, However, the KAMS has shared it would extend moral support to the bandh. School managements, teaching staff and non-teaching employees have been asked to wear black ribbons or black strips as a mark of solidarity, the report added.
On top of that, Bengaluru Police also shared schools and colleges, offices, shops and commercial establishments, public transport and other normal activities are expected to function as usual in the city.
To ensure public safety and maintain law and order, the Bengaluru City Police have made precautionary and security arrangements across the city. Adequate police deployment, patrolling and security measures have been put in place at important and sensitive locations.
Source: Hindustan Times