The Economic Times

Pro-Kannada outfits call Karnataka bandh on August 13 over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Pro-Kannada groups have called for a statewide bandh on August 13. This protest aims to oppose developments in the Cauvery water dispute. Farmers and several pro-Kannada organisations are expected to participate. The Karnataka government will review the law and order situation. Police will likely step up security arrangements to prevent incidents.