In India, a nationwide strike, or "Bharat bandh," is organised by the central traders' union on Wednesday (Jul 9). The nationwide strike is supported by various sectors, including farmers and rural workers. &nbsp;The strike is likely to affect various services across the nation, disrupting banking services, transport services, postal services and key government operations in states like Bengaluru, Kolkata, Kerala and more. The general strike aims to oppose the labour codes, laws and economic policies of the government.&nbsp;More than 25 crore workers from different public sectors, formal/informal, organised/ unorganised, are participating in the nationwide strike. A forum of 10 central trade unions has called for a general strike or Bharat Bandh to oppose the "anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate" policies of the government. &nbsp;In a statement, the trade unions have urged the workers to make the nationwide general strike a 'grand success' and said preparations have been taken up in earnest by unions in all sectors of the formal and informal/unorganised economy. The major trade unions include INTUC, AITUC, CITU, HMS, AIUTUC, AICCTU, SEWA, LPF, UTUC, and TUCC.&nbsp; The forum has also said that the government has not conducted the annual labour conference and continues to frame policies in contradiction to the interests of the labour force, attempting to impose four labour codes to weaken collective bargaining, to cripple unions' activities and&nbsp; to favour employers in the name of 'ease of doing business'.&nbsp;<h2>Are banking &amp; financial services closed?</h2> There is no official announcement on the closure of banks and ATMs. However, the normal course of services will be affected because the staff from the banking sector are also participating in the strike. The Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Association, affiliated with&nbsp; All India Bank Employees Association ( AIBEA) said that the insurance sector will also join the strike.&nbsp;<h2>Are hospitals open?</h2> Essential services like hospitals are expected to function normally. However, you should plan accordingly as there are chances of road blocks and unavailability of buses, taxis, cabs and other transport. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Are schools and colleges open?</h2> Schools and colleges will remain open on July 9, as there has been no official notification of their closure.Other affected services include postal services, power supply, mining and coal services, railways, and public sector units.&nbsp;

Workers from 10 central trade unions called for a Bharat Bandh on July 9, affecting potential services like banking, insurance, public transport, schools and public sector units. The strike aims to oppose the labour codes and economic policies of the government.

In India, a nationwide strike, or "Bharat bandh," is organised by the central traders' union on Wednesday (Jul 9). The nationwide strike is supported by various sectors, including farmers and rural workers. The strike is likely to affect various services across the nation, disrupting banking services, transport services, postal services and key government operations in states like Bengaluru, Kolkata, Kerala and more. The general strike aims to oppose the labour codes, laws and economic policies of the government. More than 25 crore workers from different public sectors, formal/informal, organised/ unorganised, are participating in the nationwide strike. A forum of 10 central trade unions has called for a general strike or Bharat Bandh to oppose the "anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate" policies of the government. In a statement, the trade unions have urged the workers to make the nationwide general strike a 'grand success' and said preparations have been taken up in earnest by unions in all sectors of the formal and informal/unorganised economy. The major trade unions include INTUC, AITUC, CITU, HMS, AIUTUC, AICCTU, SEWA, LPF, UTUC, and TUCC. The forum has also said that the government has not conducted the annual labour conference and continues to frame policies in contradiction to the interests of the labour force, attempting to impose four labour codes to weaken collective bargaining, to cripple unions' activities and to favour employers in the name of 'ease of doing business'. Are banking & financial services closed? There is no official announcement on the closure of banks and ATMs. However, the normal course of services will be affected because the staff from the banking sector are also participating in the strike. The Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Association, affiliated with All India Bank Employees Association ( AIBEA) said that the insurance sector will also join the strike. Are hospitals open? Essential services like hospitals are expected to function normally. However, you should plan accordingly as there are chances of road blocks and unavailability of buses, taxis, cabs and other transport. Are schools and colleges open? Schools and colleges will remain open on July 9, as there has been no official notification of their closure. Other affected services include postal services, power supply, mining and coal services, railways, and public sector units.

Workers from 10 central trade unions called for a Bharat Bandh on July 9, affecting potential services like banking, insurance, public transport, schools and public sector units. The strike aims to oppose the labour codes and economic policies of the government.

Bharat Bandh today: banks, schools, hospitals, what's open and what's closed?

Trade unions affiliated with Left parties are observing a nationwide ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Wednesday, alleging that the central government is implementing economic reforms that undermine workers' rights. The shutdown has been called by 10 central trade unions.The protest is aimed at opposing what the groups allege are “pro-corporate and anti-worker” policies implemented by the government. Several workers across multiple sectors are expected to take part in the strike, which could significantly disrupt banking, transportation, and other key public services.Amid the strike, the general public is wondering which public services or facilities they will be able to utilise on Wednesday?<h3>Will public transport be open?</h3>Public buses, taxis, and app-based cab services are likely to be disrupted as trade unions plan to hold protest marches and road demonstrations across multiple cities. Hind Mazdoor Sabha member Harbhajan Singh Sidhu told news agency PTI that state transport services are likely to be affected due to the strike.The strike is likely to cause delays or cancellations in local transport services and logistics operations.In Odisha, members of the Khordha District unit of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) have blocked the national highway at Bhubaneswar to support the 'Bharat Bandh'. Additionally, shops and shopping malls in Kottayam, Kerala, remain closed in support of the strike called by 10 central trade unions.A members of the Left parties' union on Wednesday, blocked the Jadavpur railway station in West Bengal to mark their protest and the students' wing of RJD ha also blocked the train tracks at Jehanabad railway station in Bihar. Meanwhile, a bank employees' group has confirmed that the banking sector will be a part of the Bharat Bandh. The Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Association, which is affiliated with the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), has publicly announced its support for the protest. In addition, the insurance sector is also expected to join the strike, according to a report in HT. &nbsp;

Mazdoor Sabha member Harbhajan Singh Sidhu told news agency PTI that state transport services are likely to be affected due to the strike. The protest is likely to cause delays or cancellations in local transport services and logistics operations.

Trade unions affiliated with Left parties are observing a nationwide ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Wednesday, alleging that the central government is implementing economic reforms that undermine workers' rights. The shutdown has been called by 10 central trade unions. The protest is aimed at opposing what the groups allege are “pro-corporate and anti-worker” policies implemented by the government. Several workers across multiple sectors are expected to take part in the strike, which could significantly disrupt banking, transportation, and other key public services. Amid the strike, the general public is wondering which public services or facilities they will be able to utilise on Wednesday? Will public transport be open? Public buses, taxis, and app-based cab services are likely to be disrupted as trade unions plan to hold protest marches and road demonstrations across multiple cities. Hind Mazdoor Sabha member Harbhajan Singh Sidhu told news agency PTI that state transport services are likely to be affected due to the strike. The strike is likely to cause delays or cancellations in local transport services and logistics operations. In Odisha, members of the Khordha District unit of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) have blocked the national highway at Bhubaneswar to support the 'Bharat Bandh'. Additionally, shops and shopping malls in Kottayam, Kerala, remain closed in support of the strike called by 10 central trade unions. A members of the Left parties' union on Wednesday, blocked the Jadavpur railway station in West Bengal to mark their protest and the students' wing of RJD ha also blocked the train tracks at Jehanabad railway station in Bihar. Meanwhile, a bank employees' group has confirmed that the banking sector will be a part of the Bharat Bandh. The Bengal Provincial Bank Employees Association, which is affiliated with the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), has publicly announced its support for the protest. In addition, the insurance sector is also expected to join the strike, according to a report in HT.

Mazdoor Sabha member Harbhajan Singh Sidhu told news agency PTI that state transport services are likely to be affected due to the strike. The protest is likely to cause delays or cancellations in local transport services and logistics operations.

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