Karnataka bandh, March 21 -- Pro-Kannada groups in Karnataka have announced a 12-hour statewide shutdown on March 22 to protest an alleged assault on a KSRTC bus conductor in Belagavi. The shutdown may have an impact on schools, colleges, banks, and transport availability, among other public services.

There is no official confirmation on whether the banks will be opened or closed on March 22. Hence, banks will be open according to its usual timings.

The Reserve Bank of India designates bank holidays on account of any national or regional festivals. Apart from festivals, banks are typically open on the first and third Saturdays of each month and remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays.

In March, banks will remain closed for up ...