Nagas lift indefinite Manipur economic blockade after five months
In a significant development for the residents here, indefinite economic blockade imposed by United Naga Council in Manipur five months ago is all set to be lifted from Sunday midnight.
Mar 19, 2017, 20:16 PM ISTAthenpot Thinba - a royal legacy in Manipur poll campaign
In Manipur, where the over three-month-long economic blockade has hit life, among the most popular form of campaigning for the March assembly polls is the unique 'Athenpot Thinba' or flag hoisting ceremony.
Feb 23, 2017, 12:55 PM ISTManipur CM not doing his bit to resolve economic blockade: Javadekar
"The blockade from October 30 is due to the ineptitude of Chief Minister Ibobi Singh and Congress party," he said.
Jan 27, 2017, 20:26 PM ISTManipur CM should resign for failure to end blockade: Prakash Javadekar
Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday demanded resignation of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh for his failure to end the ongoing economic blockade which has affected availability of essential commodities in the region.
Jan 15, 2017, 20:44 PM ISTManipur groups warn of retaliation against Naga blockade
Assam-based organisations of Manipuri people on Wednesday warned of retaliation if the Naga-imposed indefinite economic blockade of Manipur is not withdrawn soon.
Jan 11, 2017, 22:38 PM ISTSecurity forces escort over 500 loaded trucks into Manipur
The 511 trucks loaded with fuel and other consumer items, building materials and medicines were escorted over 220-km throughout the mountainous NH-37.
Jan 08, 2017, 21:21 PM ISTManipur economic blockade: Internet services suspended, normal life hit hard; state BJP leaders to meet Rajnath today
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation from Manipur will meet Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at his residence over the UNC blockade issue on Thursday.
Dec 22, 2016, 10:07 AM IST