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 ISTMother's market traders in Manipur want shops repaired, better schemes
The politics of poll bound Manipur may revolve around the economic blockade, but women traders of Mother's market here want their shops damaged in an earthquake a year ago to be repaired soon.
Feb 22, 2017, 12:09 PM ISTMajority should not disturb minority and vice-versa: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh
With Manipur facing an indefinite economic blockade imposed by UNC, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today said the state belongs to all ethnic groups and majority should not disturb the minority or vice-versa.
Feb 17, 2017, 16:51 PM ISTManipur recommends outlawing United Naga Council
In an hour-long meeting on Saturday morning, the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) took the decision to outlaw the UNC.
Feb 11, 2017, 21:03 PM ISTDrivers refuse to deliver fuel to Manipur oil pumps
While petrol pumps are closed, roadside vendors are selling fuel at Rs 150 a litre.
Jan 26, 2017, 11:48 AM ISTManipur blockade: Centre to dispatch 100 trucks containing petroleum products today
The Ministry of Home Affairs has been making repeated efforts to find a way to have the NH-2 opened.
Jan 24, 2017, 11:28 AM ISTRajnath Singh expresses grave concern over Manipur situation
Election to 60-member Manipur Assembly will be held on March 4 and 8.
Jan 18, 2017, 22:00 PM ISTManipur blockade to continue despite poll dates' announcement: Naga Council
The United Naga Council (UNC) on Wednesday said that they will continue with the economic blockade despite the announcement of Manipur assembly elections by the Election Commission.
Jan 04, 2017, 19:58 PM ISTManipur blockade: 11 supporters of United Naga Council injured during protest
Eleven suspected supporters of United Naga Council were injured when they tried to storm the Deputy Commissioner's office in Senapati district to protest creation of seven new districts, police said today.
Jan 04, 2017, 13:58 PM ISTNo solution in sight to Manipur blockade
The UNC had imposed the indefinite blockade on November 1 in protest against the government`s plan to create two new districts.
Dec 31, 2016, 14:04 PM ISTManipur blockade: Mobile data services banned in Imphal West following chaos
The blockade was announced by United Naga Council (UNC) after the Manipur Government decided to upgrade Sadar Hills and Jiribam areas to full-fledged districts.
Dec 18, 2016, 13:05 PM ISTEconomic blockades in Manipur, two trucks torched
Vehicles carrying essential goods were stranded along the lifelines linking landlocked-Manipur due to the ongoing economic blockades, leading to spiralling of prices of essential commodities.
Dec 04, 2015, 15:58 PM IST