Karnataka Bandh LIVE updates: Schools, banks, hospitals to remain open despite bandh over Cauvery water-sharing row

LiveAug 13, 2026, 07:34:53 ISTKarnataka 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.12 Sec agoWhat Kanada organisations said ahead of shutdown16 Mins agoSecurity heightened in Bengaluru25 Mins agoCM Shivakumar says will protect farmers’ interest31 Mins agoHow are schools supporting the bandh call?34 Mins agoWhat is open? What is closed?37 Mins agoBandh timings39 Mins agoWhy is Karnataka observing bandh today?40 Mins agoBengaluru police appeal for peace42 Mins agoKarnataka Bandh todayKarnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar during an all parties meeting regarding the Cauvery water issue, in Bengaluru on Sunday.Karnataka Bandh LIVE updates: Schools, banks, hospitals, pharmacies, public transport will operate normally in Karnataka today amid the bandh call given by several Kanada organisations over the Cauvery water-sharing row. 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.In a press note issued, the Commissioner of Police said several organisations have called for the bandh, while other organisations have informed police that they are not supporting it. The Bengaluru City Police stated that they fully respect citizens' democratic right to protest peacefully within the law. At the same time, police said it is equally important to respect the right of other citizens to carry out daily activities without obstruction. "All organisations and members of the public are requested to cooperate with the Bengaluru City Police in maintaining peace, public order and normalcy in the city," the note said. Farmers, Kanada organisations oppose Cauvery water-sharing Sporadic protests by farmers and Kannada organisations in Karnataka broke out against the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order directing the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 12. Farmer organisations staged demonstration in Mandya, while various Kannada organisations gave a call for a Karnataka Bandh on August 13 in protest against the order. The CWMA has directed Karnataka to comply with the decision of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) to release 12,000 cusecs daily for 15 days, with the water to be realised at Biligundlu. ...Read MoreIn a press note issued, the Commissioner of Police said several organisations have called for the bandh, while other organisations have informed police that they are not supporting it. The Bengaluru City Police stated that they fully respect citizens' democratic right to protest peacefully within the law. At the same time, police said it is equally important to respect the right of other citizens to carry out daily activities without obstruction. "All organisations and members of the public are requested to cooperate with the Bengaluru City Police in maintaining peace, public order and normalcy in the city," the note said. Farmers, Kanada organisations oppose Cauvery water-sharing Sporadic protests by farmers and Kannada organisations in Karnataka broke out against the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order directing the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 12. Farmer organisations staged demonstration in Mandya, while various Kannada organisations gave a call for a Karnataka Bandh on August 13 in protest against the order. The CWMA has directed Karnataka to comply with the decision of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) to release 12,000 cusecs daily for 15 days, with the water to be realised at Biligundlu. Follow all the updates here:Aug 13, 2026, 07:34:53 ISTKarnataka Bandh LIVE updates: What Kanada organisations said ahead of shutdownKarnataka Bandh LIVE updates: Farmers and Kannada organisations in Karnataka are protesting against the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order directing the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 12.The CWMA has directed Karnataka to comply with the decision of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) to release 12,000 cusecs daily for 15 days, with the water to be realised at Biligundlu.The order has triggered strong opposition among farmers and pro-Kannada groups, who have demanded that the Karnataka government refuse to implement it and take a firm stand against releasing further water to Tamil Nadu."We will observe Bandh at any cost. I appeal to everyone to support our call for strike," Vatal Nagaraj, convener of Kannada Chalavali Vatal Paksha told reporters.The Mandya District Farmers' Welfare Protection Committee has announced a protest near the Visvesvaraya statue in Mandya on Wednesday, urging farmers, Kannada organisations, workers, women and citizens to participate."We have to protect the interests of Karnataka farmers. The government should not release water under any circumstances," a farmer leader said, calling the CWMA direction a threat to the state's water security.via PTIAug 13, 2026, 07:18:25 ISTKarnataka Bandh LIVE updates: Security heightened in BengaluruKarnataka Bandh LIVE updates: To ensure public safety and maintain law and order during the Karnataka Bandh, 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.The department said any act involving violence, threats, damage to public or private property, obstruction of road traffic or essential services, or any other act of taking the law into one's own hands will be dealt with "firmly and appropriately in accordance with the law."via PTIAug 13, 2026, 07:09:33 ISTKarnataka Bandh LIVE updates: CM Shivakumar says will protect farmers’ interestKarnataka Bandh LIVE updates: As the protests broke out in the Cauvery region over the water-sharing with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar said 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."I know that 12,000 cusecs orders have come. I'm also monitoring our inflow. Considering our situation, I have the duty to protect our farmers. We must protect our farmers and also abide by the court orders. Keeping both these aspects in mind, I will discuss with the irrigation minister and officials," Shivakumar said.via PTIAug 13, 2026, 07:03:15 ISTKarnataka Bandh LIVE updates: How are schools supporting the bandh call?Karnataka Bandh LIVE updates: While the schools will operate per normal on August 13 during Karnataka Bandh, the school managements, teaching staff and non-teaching employees have been asked to wear black ribbons or black strips as a mark of solidarity, The News Minute reported.Aug 13, 2026, 07:00:12 ISTKarnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: What is open? What is closed?Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Schools will operate per normal on August 13 during Karnataka 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.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.Aug 13, 2026, 06:57:59 ISTKarnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Bandh timingsKarnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Karnataka bandh will be observed for 12 hours from 6 am to 6 pm on Thursday, August 13.Aug 13, 2026, 06:56:02 ISTKarnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Why is Karnataka observing bandh today?Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Several farmer leaders and Kanada organisations are protesting against the Cauvery water-sharing with Tamil Nadu after the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order directing the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 12.The CWMA has directed Karnataka to comply with the decision of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) to release 12,000 cusecs daily for 15 days, with the water to be realised at Biligundlu.Aug 13, 2026, 06:54:34 ISTKarnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Bengaluru police appeal for peaceKarnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: 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.In a press note issued, the Commissioner of Police said several organisations have called for the bandh, while other organisations have informed police that they are not supporting it.The Bengaluru City Police stated that they fully respect citizens' democratic right to protest peacefully within the law. At the same time, police said it is equally important to respect the right of other citizens to carry out daily activities without obstruction."All organisations and members of the public are requested to cooperate with the Bengaluru City Police in maintaining peace, public order and normalcy in the city," the note said.via PTIAug 13, 2026, 06:52:34 ISTKarnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Karnataka Bandh todayKarnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Karnataka will observe a day-long bandh today in protest against the Cauvery water-sharing row. This comes after the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order directing the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from August 12.Home India news Karnataka Bandh LIVE updates: Schools, banks, hospitals to remain open despite bandh over Cauvery water-sharing row