Karnataka bandh over Mahadayi river row likely to hit normal life

January 24, 2018 23:19

Normal life is likely to be hit in Karnataka tomorrow following the state-wide bandh called by several pro-Kannada outfits demanding the prime minister's intervention in the inter-state Mahadayi river water dispute

with Goa.

The dawn-to-dusk bandh is expected to be in total in the northern districts that come under Malaprabha river basin.

In other parts, normal life may be disrupted as certain public services are expected to decide on their operations, depending on the situation

While most private school managements have decided to remain shut, for government schools district administrations have been authorised to take a decision, depending on the situation.

Several examinations have also been rescheduled.

The film industry and multiplexes are likely to stop operations tomorrow.

State transport buses are likely to ply. However, authorities say the services will depend on the situation.

Auto rickshaws and taxis are also likely to follow the norm.

-- PTI

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