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Punjab to Observe Bandh on Oct 15: Timing, Impact on Banks, Transport
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM
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Punjab will hold a statewide bandh on 15 October. The strike is expected to halt bank operations and disrupt bus and train services.
Punjab authorities have announced a statewide bandh on 15 October, aimed at protesting a specific political issue. The strike is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. local time and is expected to last until the evening.
Banking institutions across the state will remain closed throughout the day, affecting both retail and corporate customers. The closure is part of the bandh’s broader agenda to pressure government officials.
Public transport services will also be disrupted. Bus operators have advised commuters to check official schedules, as many routes will be suspended or run on a limited basis. Railway services are similarly affected, with several trains cancelled or delayed.
Residents are urged to plan their day accordingly and seek alternative arrangements for essential transactions and travel.
Banking institutions across the state will remain closed throughout the day, affecting both retail and corporate customers. The closure is part of the bandh’s broader agenda to pressure government officials.
Public transport services will also be disrupted. Bus operators have advised commuters to check official schedules, as many routes will be suspended or run on a limited basis. Railway services are similarly affected, with several trains cancelled or delayed.
Residents are urged to plan their day accordingly and seek alternative arrangements for essential transactions and travel.