Bengaluru bandh today: Karnataka is observing a statewide bandh on Thursday, August 13, over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, but Bengaluru is unlikely to see a complete shutdown. The bandh has been called from 6 am to 6 pm, with protests expected in parts of the city. However, several major Kannada organisations, transport groups, schools and hotel associations have withdrawn their support for a full shutdown, meaning most daily services are expected to continue.