Bengaluru city will be hit by a bandh&nbsp;tomorrow over the ongoing Mahadayi water dispute.

The bandh has been called by pro-Kannada groups and Karnataka farmers and is likely to disrupt daily life.

Private schools and government offices are expected to remain shut.

Many IT companies in Bengaluru have also asked their employees to either work from home or take a day off.

Transport services will remain unaffected, buses and cabs will function as per their routine.

Karnataka State Government Employees Association has also supported the bandh. which will be observed to urge the central government to resolve the Mahadayi river dispute at the earliest.

Another bandh has been called for on February 4 where the protesters will seek to reach out to PM Modi who will be attending the Parivarthan&nbsp;rally in the state on the same day.

Karnataka and Goa are in a state of dispute on the issue of sharing the inter-state Mahadayi river water.&nbsp;

While the river originates from Karnataka a major part of it flows to Goa.

A similar protest was observed on December 27 where protestors raised anti-government slogans and burned effigies.

The protest is being led by the Mahadayi Kalasa Banduri Nala Horata Samanvaya Samiti.

Earlier, a petition filed by the Karnataka government was rejected by the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal on grounds that the project may cause ecological damage.

The bandh has been called by pro-Kannada groups and Karnataka farmers

Bengaluru city will be hit by a bandh tomorrow over the ongoing Mahadayi water dispute. The bandh has been called by pro-Kannada groups and Karnataka farmers and is likely to disrupt daily life. Private schools and government offices are expected to remain shut. Many IT companies in Bengaluru have also asked their employees to either work from home or take a day off. Transport services will remain unaffected, buses and cabs will function as per their routine. Karnataka State Government Employees Association has also supported the bandh. which will be observed to urge the central government to resolve the Mahadayi river dispute at the earliest. Another bandh has been called for on February 4 where the protesters will seek to reach out to PM Modi who will be attending the Parivarthan rally in the state on the same day. Karnataka and Goa are in a state of dispute on the issue of sharing the inter-state Mahadayi river water. While the river originates from Karnataka a major part of it flows to Goa. A similar protest was observed on December 27 where protestors raised anti-government slogans and burned effigies. The protest is being led by the Mahadayi Kalasa Banduri Nala Horata Samanvaya Samiti. Earlier, a petition filed by the Karnataka government was rejected by the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal on grounds that the project may cause ecological damage.

Mahadayi river dispute: Karnataka bandh tomorrow, transport services to remain unaffected

Farmers in North of Karnataka called for a shutdown over the Mahadayi water issue.

Places like Gadag, Dharwad, Bagalkot, Hubballi, Bailahongala and neighbouring areas have been affected by the protest.

Following the agitation, the&nbsp;transport services between Karnataka and Goa have been closed.

Protestors expressing their dissatisfaction over the resolution of the water row&nbsp;demanded the Kalasa-Banduri project.

The project involves building barrages across Kalsa and Banduri to divert 7.56 tmc ft water to Malaprabha which meets drinking water needs of the north of Karnataka&nbsp;region.

The state of Karnataka and Goa are in dispute on the issue of sharing inter-state Mahadayi river water.&nbsp;

While the river originates from Karnataka, a major part of it flows in Goa.

Karnataka is seeking the release of 7.56 tmc ft water for the Kalasa-Banduri Nala project.&nbsp;

The protestors raised anti-government slogans and effigies were also burnt.

The protest is being led by Mahadayi Kalasa Banduri Nala Horata Samanvaya Samiti, getting support from several pro-Kannada groups and other organisations.

Earlier, a petition filed by Karnataka government was rejected by Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal on grounds of the&nbsp;project may cause ecological damage.

A meeting was called by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah&nbsp;with his Maharashtra and Goa counterparts Devendra Fadnavis and Manohar Parrikar respectively &quot;to arrive at a negotiated settlement&quot; over the issue.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Places like Gadag, Dharwad, Bagalkot, Hubballi, Bailahongala and neighbouring areas have been affected by the protest

Farmers in North of Karnataka called for a shutdown over the Mahadayi water issue. Places like Gadag, Dharwad, Bagalkot, Hubballi, Bailahongala and neighbouring areas have been affected by the protest. Following the agitation, the transport services between Karnataka and Goa have been closed. Protestors expressing their dissatisfaction over the resolution of the water row demanded the Kalasa-Banduri project. The project involves building barrages across Kalsa and Banduri to divert 7.56 tmc ft water to Malaprabha which meets drinking water needs of the north of Karnataka region. The state of Karnataka and Goa are in dispute on the issue of sharing inter-state Mahadayi river water. While the river originates from Karnataka, a major part of it flows in Goa. Karnataka is seeking the release of 7.56 tmc ft water for the Kalasa-Banduri Nala project. The protestors raised anti-government slogans and effigies were also burnt. The protest is being led by Mahadayi Kalasa Banduri Nala Horata Samanvaya Samiti, getting support from several pro-Kannada groups and other organisations. Earlier, a petition filed by Karnataka government was rejected by Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal on grounds of the project may cause ecological damage. A meeting was called by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah with his Maharashtra and Goa counterparts Devendra Fadnavis and Manohar Parrikar respectively "to arrive at a negotiated settlement" over the issue. (With inputs from ANI)

Farmers call for bandh in Karnataka over Mahadayi water dispute

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Mahadayi river dispute: Karnataka bandh tomorrow, transport services to remain unaffected

Farmers call for bandh in Karnataka over Mahadayi water dispute