Bus Strike in Karnataka: KSRTC Unions Begin Indefinite Protest from August 5

KSRTC Trade Unions Announce Indefinite Strike from August 5

Talks with CM Siddaramaiah fail. KSRTC staff to launch statewide indefinite strike from August 5, 6 AM , disrupting bus services across Karnataka.

Why Are KSRTC Workers Protesting?

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3-Hour Meeting with CM Ends in Deadlock

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HC Orders Strike Delay by a Day

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Lakhs of Commuters to Be Hit

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"We Won’t Be Intimidated" – JAC

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