Udupi: Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been promulgated across the Udupi city after the police noticed that the workers of two political parties are crossing the limits of the law during the Bharat Bandh protest that has been called by various political parties and organizations to protest the rising prices of petrol and diesel.

Udupi: In a bid to bring the situation under control, the police team led by SP Laxman Nambaragi resorted to lathi-charge when the workers of BJP and Congress indulged in a verbal clash near Udupi SP office here.

Bantwal: Bantwal MLA Rajesh Naik’s car has reportedly been stoned at Bolangady.

The workers of Congress and BJP exchanged heated words when the saffron party workers opposed the Congressmen’s demand to close the shops to support the bandh at Kadiyala this morning.

Udupi: The workers of Congress and BJP exchanged heated words when the saffron party workers opposed the Congressmen’s demand to close the shops to support the bandh at Kadiyala this morning.

Mangaluru: The Congress party's bandh call against fuel prices has got a positive response in Mangaluru. While most of the stores are closed, private buses have stayed off the roads.

Stones pelted at two KSRTC buses in Bantwal and tyres burnt at several places following the Bharat Bandh. Meanwhile, the police arrested two persons who were allegedly trying to block the road.

The Bharat Bandh call given by Congress Party against the fuel price rise has evoked a good response in the district. Private and government buses have responded to the bandh by staying off the roads. While some private vehicles are plying on the road, some shops have kept their shutters open.