Bandh may hit life in state

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsEssential services in the state are likely to be hit on Thursday in view of the nationwide bandh, though the state government has not declared an official holiday. Various parties have called for the bandh in protest against the fuel price hike and FDI-in-retail.While Commissioner for Public Instruction S R Umashankar confirmed that no official holiday has been declared for educational institutions, he said headmasters or principals will have to take a call after assessing the situation.Similarly, depending on the assessment of the situation in the districts by deputy commissioners, a decision on closing colleges will be taken. While officials say buses will ply normally, services could be withdrawn in case of violence. first published:September 19, 2012, 10:44 ISTlast updated:September 19, 2012, 10:44 IST 
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