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Manipur economic blockade ends after 5 months

Manipur economic blockade ends after 5 months

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The blockade was imposed by the United Naga Council on November 1 to protest against the creation of seven new districts.

10 RSS men hurt in attack on 'Sharad Purnima' event in Jaipur

10 RSS men hurt in attack on 'Sharad Purnima' event in Jaipur

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The police said the incident happened on Thursday when a jagran programme was underway at the temple in Jaipur's Karni Vihar, and local residents objected to the noise and crowd in their neighbourhood at late hours.

Politics of economic blockade dominates Manipur polls

Politics of economic blockade dominates Manipur polls

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Blockade is an issue which has seemingly widened the divide between the hills and the plains.

U'khand resort murder: Ankita cremated, NH blockade ends after CM assurance

U'khand resort murder: Ankita cremated, NH blockade ends after CM assurance

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

She was cremated on the banks of the Alaknanda at Shrinagar around 6.30 pm in the presence of commissioner, Garhwal, Sushil Kumar and Pauri district magistrate Vijay Kumar Jogdande.

Punjab govt cracks down on farmer leaders ahead of protest

Punjab govt cracks down on farmer leaders ahead of protest

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Ahead of their planned protest in Chandigarh on March 5, several Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders were detained in early morning raids at their residences on Tuesday and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann denounced the agitating farmer unions, saying they have turned Punjab into a 'state of dharnas' and caused huge losses to it.

Maoists lift Kathmandu blockade

Maoists lift Kathmandu blockade

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Manipur economic blockade to be lifted from midnight

Manipur economic blockade to be lifted from midnight

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

The blockade was imposed by the UNC since November 1, 2016.

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

His appeal came when certain organisations of the neighbouring Barak Valley region of Assam observed a 12-hour bandh on Wednesday and have been staging an economic blockade on the National Highway-306 that connects Mizoram with the rest of the country since July 26, disrupting transportation of goods to the state.

Manipur: Army launches intense search for missing man

Manipur: Army launches intense search for missing man

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The Indian Army has launched a massive search operation for a man who went missing from the fringe areas of the Imphal Valley two days ago. Laishram Kamalbabu Singh, a works supervisor for a contractor working with the Military Engineering Services (MES) in Leimakhong Military Station, disappeared after leaving home on Monday afternoon to report for work. The Army is using all its resources, including tracker dogs, drones, and aerial platforms, to locate Singh. The incident has led to tensions in the area, with hundreds of people from the Meitei community demanding information about Singh's whereabouts.

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.'

PM security breach: Arrest warrants issued against 25 farmers

PM security breach: Arrest warrants issued against 25 farmers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Bharti Kisan Union (Krantikari) has criticized the Punjab government for issuing arrest warrants against 25 farmers and adding an attempt to murder charge in the FIR related to the 2022 prime minister security breach incident. The union claims the farmers were protesting peacefully and had no knowledge of the prime minister's route. They argue the government is acting under pressure from the central government.

China holds 'warning' drills around Taiwan

China holds 'warning' drills around Taiwan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

China on Monday conducted day-long large-scale military drills aimed at surrounding Taiwan by deploying an aircraft carrier group, besides army, navy, air force and missile forces, in an apparent response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's remarks that Beijing has no authority to represent Taipei.

Punjab rail blockade: Centre's talks with farmers remain inconclusive

Punjab rail blockade: Centre's talks with farmers remain inconclusive

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh welcomed the 'positive spirit' in which the farmer unions and the Centre held the discussions and termed it a 'constructive development'. The meeting with representatives of various farmers unions at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi was attended by Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Commerce Som Prakash.

President's Rule In Manipur: Need Of The Hour

President's Rule In Manipur: Need Of The Hour

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The solution to Manipur's problems lies in the government giving concessions to Meitis in jobs and education and to accept autonomy for the tribal dominated areas inhibited by the Kukis, suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Manipur economic blockade likely to end soon

Manipur economic blockade likely to end soon

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The Union home ministry said there was 'substantial progress' on the issues in the talks.

Be mindful of Right to Privacy while ordering DNA test: SC

Be mindful of Right to Privacy while ordering DNA test: SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India has laid down guidelines for courts when ordering DNA tests to ascertain paternity. The court emphasized the need to balance the interests of all parties involved, including the child, parents, and other stakeholders. It also recognized the potential for infringement of privacy and the social stigma associated with illegitimate children. The court stressed that DNA tests should only be ordered when existing evidence is insufficient and when such tests are in the best interests of all parties involved.

Not blockade, no crowds so PM rally nixed: Cong

Not blockade, no crowds so PM rally nixed: Cong

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

"Dear Naddaji, Stop losing cool and all sense of propriety. Please remember -- 10,000 security personnel were deployed for PM's rally. All arrangements were made in tandem with SPG and other agencies," Randeep Surjewala said on Twitter.

Manipur: Naga students suspend blockade

Manipur: Naga students suspend blockade

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The over 60-day economic blockade of two highways in Manipur was temporarily suspended by Naga students on Friday, giving a breather to the people who faced an acute crisis of essentials.

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'My one recommendation would be to first quell the violence and then encourage dialogue and build the trust among the different communities.' 'This is not easy but necessary, for violence cannot be the way forward.'

No blockade, all tracks cleared, says Punjab; Railways disagrees

No blockade, all tracks cleared, says Punjab; Railways disagrees

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

'The rail network all across the state of Punjab is presently totally clear for uninterrupted movement of goods trains,' a home department statement said in Chandigarh. However, hours after the Punjab government's statement, the Railways accused it of 'misguiding' people over the extent of blockade of rail tracks in the state by the protesting farmers.

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The response was tepid in other parts of the country even as several INDIA bloc parties as well as other non-BJP outfits extended their support to the bandh.

Call off Mainpur blockade, appeals Chidambaram

Call off Mainpur blockade, appeals Chidambaram

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Appealing to the United Naga Council to call off its 74-day economic blockade on two national highways in Manipur, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said all issues could be sorted out through dialogue.

Markram relieved on getting over mental block vs Dutch

Markram relieved on getting over mental block vs Dutch

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

David Miller (59 not out off 51) rose to the occasion as South Africa survived some anxious moments before getting the better of the Dutch by four wickets in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Blockade paralyses life across Bangladesh

Blockade paralyses life across Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Meanwhile, ex-PM and Miss Khaleda Zia's four-party alliance cautioned that the caretaker government cannot go beyond the constitutional provisions while reforming the election commission.

Indian blockade more inhuman than war: Nepal PM

Indian blockade more inhuman than war: Nepal PM

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Nepal's new Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Friday said that the blockade of key border points with India is 'more inhuman than a war' as he criticised New Delhi for raking up alleged rights abuse in Nepal at the UNHRC.

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The indefinite economic blockade by United Naga Council since November 1, 2016 in Manipur against the state government's decision for creation of seven new districts has severely hit supply of essential commodities, including fuel.

Farmers reject Centre's conditional talks, to continue blockade

Farmers reject Centre's conditional talks, to continue blockade

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

We are ready to talk but will not accept any condition now," said a farmer's leader.

Assam-Arunachal border blockade gets tense

Assam-Arunachal border blockade gets tense

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Simmering tension prevailed in areas along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border after Naga miscreants set ablaze some houses in Namsang area while vehicles were stranded due to a blockade on a road linking the two states

Nagas to lift highway blockade

Nagas to lift highway blockade

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

Naga groups call off Manipur blockade

Naga groups call off Manipur blockade

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Hours after the Centre decided to send security forces to remove the 65-day-old blockade of the two national highways causing severe shortage of essential commodities in Manipur, the Naga groups announced temporary suspension of their stir from Tuesday.

52-day Naga blockade must end now: Centre tells Manipur

52-day Naga blockade must end now: Centre tells Manipur

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

The Centre on Friday reviewed the situation in Manipur in the wake of the crippling economic blockade of a highway, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju asking the state government to end the "worrisome" conditions that have triggered a "humanitarian crisis".

Manipur blockade enters second day

Manipur blockade enters second day

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Not a single bus or truck bound for other states has plied since the blockade began, sources said.

Blockade disrupts Mumbai-Pune traffic

Blockade disrupts Mumbai-Pune traffic

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Traffic between Mumbai and Pune was disrupted on Thursday morning for nearly five hours when villagers from Belapur staged a blockade demanding arrest of a truck driver, who allegedly raped a six-year-old girl on Wednesday night.

Delhi cops remove blockade at farmer protest site after a year

Delhi cops remove blockade at farmer protest site after a year

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Multiple layers of iron and cement barricades, and at least five layers of concertina wires were put up last year, and further strengthened after the January 26 violence this year during the farmers' protest against the three contentious farm laws.

Sigh of relief for Nepal as Madhesis end border blockade

Sigh of relief for Nepal as Madhesis end border blockade

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The United Democratic Madhesi Front said that in view of the severe shortage the country is facing, the blockade has been called off. However, the agitation will continue.

United Naga Council lifts economic blockade in Manipur

United Naga Council lifts economic blockade in Manipur

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

After 120 days of economic blockade on the arterial national highways 39 and 53, Manipur on Tuesday heaved a sigh of relief. The agitating United Naga Council lifted the economic blockade from 6 am on Tuesday morning.

Manipur blockade lifted ahead of PM visit

Manipur blockade lifted ahead of PM visit

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The United Naga Council on Monday lifted its 100-day economic blockade on the Manipur side of two national highways without any condition but with a caveat that agitation would be re-launched if the government did not make an 'alternative arrangement' for Nagas in the state.

India denies allegations of blockading Nepal trade checkpoint

India denies allegations of blockading Nepal trade checkpoint

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

India has rejected as "totally false" allegations that it blockaded a key trade checkpoint on the border with Nepal amid protests over that country's new constitution even as it emphasised that it is for the Nepalese people and parties to find a mutually acceptable solution.

93-day Manipur economic blockade partially off

93-day Manipur economic blockade partially off

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Senapati district happens to be inhabited largely by different communities of the Kukis, the Nepalis, and the Nagas. Within the district, Sadar Hills is dominated demographically by the Kukis.

SC says farmers can hold protest, but can't blockade Delhi

SC says farmers can hold protest, but can't blockade Delhi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it would set up the committee which may include experts like P Sainath and representatives of the government and farmers' bodies to look for the resolution of the deadlock over the statutes.