The day-long State-wide bandh that was called by the farmers and backed by the Opposition parties and various trade unions protesting Karnataka’s move to build a dam at Mekedatu, evoked mixed response in the delta region and other parts of Tamil Nadu. Banks, train and road transport services remained unaffected. It was business as usual in many pockets. However, in some districts there were rail roko, minor demonstrations and arrests. In Thanjavur and Tiruvarur, the bandh made little impact....
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