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Tribal Group Reimposes Indefinite Economic Blockade Of Imphal Valley
The powerful Kuki group has reimposed an indefinite economic blockade of Imphal Valley. The Kangpokpi-based tribal organisation, Committee on Tribal Unity Sadar Hills Or CoTu, started the blockade in Manipur today.
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Indefinite "Economic Blockade" In Manipur Enters Day 2; Supply Hit
The All Tribal Students' Union Manipur's (ATSUM) "economic blockades" on two important national highways, which began on Friday, entered its second day today, severely hitting supplies coming from Assam.
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The Embargo Of Qatar Is Hurting Foreign Workers More Than Qatari Citizens
When Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the imposition of a political and economic blockade on Qatar last month, there were immediate, far-reaching consequences: Flights were canceled and rerouted, Qatari citizens were expelled from other Arab states of the Persian Gulf, shipping routes were closed and airspace was suddenly off-limits to...
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Calls Economic Blockade Handiwork Of Manipur Chief Minister
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju today alleged that the recent economic blockade in Manipur was the "handiwork" of the state's Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. Mr Rijiju made the allegations at a 'get together' in the Delhi BJP office for the Manipuri community members living in the capital.
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Indian Air Force To The Rescue, Airlifts Fuel Tankers To Crippled Manipur
With Manipur still reeling under an acute shortage of necessities on the 84th day of an economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) today airlifted fuel tankers to Imphal.
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Rajnath Singh To Meet Manipur Chief Minister Over Economic Blockade
Home Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Wednesday to discuss the protracted economic blockade along the two national highways in the state.
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Security Forces Escort Over 500 Loaded Trucks Into Manipur
More than 500 loaded trucks and oil tankers were on Sunday escorted into Manipur capital Imphal from Assam by state and central paramilitary forces, beating a Naga-imposed blockade.
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To Clear Highway Blockade, Centre Rushes 4,000 More Paramilitary Personnel To Manipur
The central government has decided to rush additional 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in its efforts to reopen a national highway which has been blocked for nearly two months by a Naga group. With this, a total of 17,500 central security personnel have been deployed in the state to assist the local administration in maintaining law and orde...
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Kiren Rijiju To Visit Manipur Today, Urges State Government To 'Bring Back Normalcy'
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today asked the Manipur government to bring back normalcy in the state by removing the economic blockade imposed by a Naga group on its highway as he embarks on a day-long visit to Manipur.
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Curfew Continues In Manipur's Imphal East District, Internet Blocked
Manipur's Imphal East, where violence broke out on Sunday over the economic blockade in the state, will remain under curfew, the state government has decided. Mobile internet in both Imphal East and West has been banned till December 25. However the broadband service of BSNL has been restored. Additional security forces have been rushed to the Imph...
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Curfew In Imphal As Buses Burnt, Clashes Break Out In Manipur
Violence erupted in Manipur's capital Imphal this afternoon when protesters angry over the ongoing economic blockade in the state and a series of terrorist attacks on security forces earlier this week, resorted to violence. A curfew has been imposed in Imphal till 4 pm on Monday.
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Madhesi Agitators Clash With Indians At Indo-Nepal Border
In a fresh wave of violence over the economic blockade, Madhesi agitators reportedly clashed with Indians at the Indo-Nepal border near Raxaul in Bihar on Thursday.
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Nepal Unrest Leaves Millions of Children Facing Food Shortage: UN
Unrest over Nepal's new constitution has led to severe shortages of fuel, food, medicines and vaccines, putting more than three million children at risk of disease during the harsh winter months, the UN children's agency UNICEF said on Monday.
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Not Wise to Blame India for Economic Blockade: Ex-Nepal PM Baburam Bhattarai
Former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai today said that the political crisis in Nepal could be resolved if the country can re-demarcate the boundaries of federal provinces through amendments to the new Constitution.
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No Compromise on Sovereignty For Fuel: Nepal Deputy Prime Minister
Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister today said the government would maintain national "dignity and sovereignty" even as the country faces an acute fuel shortage amid the continuing political crisis following the promulgation of the new Constitution.
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Tribal Group Reimposes Indefinite Economic Blockade Of Imphal Valley
The powerful Kuki group has reimposed an indefinite economic blockade of Imphal Valley. The Kangpokpi-based tribal organisation, Committee on Tribal Unity Sadar Hills Or CoTu, started the blockade in Manipur today.
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Indefinite "Economic Blockade" In Manipur Enters Day 2; Supply Hit
The All Tribal Students' Union Manipur's (ATSUM) "economic blockades" on two important national highways, which began on Friday, entered its second day today, severely hitting supplies coming from Assam.
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The Embargo Of Qatar Is Hurting Foreign Workers More Than Qatari Citizens
When Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the imposition of a political and economic blockade on Qatar last month, there were immediate, far-reaching consequences: Flights were canceled and rerouted, Qatari citizens were expelled from other Arab states of the Persian Gulf, shipping routes were closed and airspace was suddenly off-limits to...
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Calls Economic Blockade Handiwork Of Manipur Chief Minister
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju today alleged that the recent economic blockade in Manipur was the "handiwork" of the state's Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. Mr Rijiju made the allegations at a 'get together' in the Delhi BJP office for the Manipuri community members living in the capital.
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Indian Air Force To The Rescue, Airlifts Fuel Tankers To Crippled Manipur
With Manipur still reeling under an acute shortage of necessities on the 84th day of an economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) today airlifted fuel tankers to Imphal.
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Rajnath Singh To Meet Manipur Chief Minister Over Economic Blockade
Home Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Wednesday to discuss the protracted economic blockade along the two national highways in the state.
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Security Forces Escort Over 500 Loaded Trucks Into Manipur
More than 500 loaded trucks and oil tankers were on Sunday escorted into Manipur capital Imphal from Assam by state and central paramilitary forces, beating a Naga-imposed blockade.
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To Clear Highway Blockade, Centre Rushes 4,000 More Paramilitary Personnel To Manipur
The central government has decided to rush additional 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in its efforts to reopen a national highway which has been blocked for nearly two months by a Naga group. With this, a total of 17,500 central security personnel have been deployed in the state to assist the local administration in maintaining law and orde...
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Kiren Rijiju To Visit Manipur Today, Urges State Government To 'Bring Back Normalcy'
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today asked the Manipur government to bring back normalcy in the state by removing the economic blockade imposed by a Naga group on its highway as he embarks on a day-long visit to Manipur.
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Curfew Continues In Manipur's Imphal East District, Internet Blocked
Manipur's Imphal East, where violence broke out on Sunday over the economic blockade in the state, will remain under curfew, the state government has decided. Mobile internet in both Imphal East and West has been banned till December 25. However the broadband service of BSNL has been restored. Additional security forces have been rushed to the Imph...
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Curfew In Imphal As Buses Burnt, Clashes Break Out In Manipur
Violence erupted in Manipur's capital Imphal this afternoon when protesters angry over the ongoing economic blockade in the state and a series of terrorist attacks on security forces earlier this week, resorted to violence. A curfew has been imposed in Imphal till 4 pm on Monday.
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Madhesi Agitators Clash With Indians At Indo-Nepal Border
In a fresh wave of violence over the economic blockade, Madhesi agitators reportedly clashed with Indians at the Indo-Nepal border near Raxaul in Bihar on Thursday.
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Nepal Unrest Leaves Millions of Children Facing Food Shortage: UN
Unrest over Nepal's new constitution has led to severe shortages of fuel, food, medicines and vaccines, putting more than three million children at risk of disease during the harsh winter months, the UN children's agency UNICEF said on Monday.
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Not Wise to Blame India for Economic Blockade: Ex-Nepal PM Baburam Bhattarai
Former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai today said that the political crisis in Nepal could be resolved if the country can re-demarcate the boundaries of federal provinces through amendments to the new Constitution.
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No Compromise on Sovereignty For Fuel: Nepal Deputy Prime Minister
Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister today said the government would maintain national "dignity and sovereignty" even as the country faces an acute fuel shortage amid the continuing political crisis following the promulgation of the new Constitution.
