KAMS Withdraws School Closure Call Amid Cauvery Bandh, Urges Black Ribbons

The Karnataka Agricultural Marketing Board (KAMS) initially called for the closure of schools across the state as part of the protest against the Cauvery water dispute. In a sudden reversal, the board has withdrawn the closure request, stating that educational institutions will remain open. Instead, KAMS suggested that students wear black ribbons as a symbol of solidarity with the bandh. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions over water sharing between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Local authorities have confirmed that schools will continue to operate as scheduled.