Paramilitary to break Manipur blockade: Pillai

Last Updated: Monday, June 14, 2010, 19:45

The Centre said paramilitary troopers would be used to break the over two-month long economic blockade enforced by Naga groups in Manipur.

Commodity prices skyrocket as Manipur blockade enters 55th day

Last Updated: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 17:19

The indefinite economic blockade of lifeline routes NH 39 (Imphal-Dimapur) and 53 (Imphal-Silchar) in Manipur by agitating Naga groups entered the 55th day on Sunday.

Manipur blockade: Centre`s `patience running out`

Last Updated: Friday, June 4, 2010, 18:37

In a strong message, the government today said its patience was running out and the organisations enforcing the indefinite highway blockade in Manipur will be dealt with firmly.

Pillai in Nagaland to help resolve Manipur blockade

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 14:37

Union Home Secretary GK Pillai Wednesday held marathon talks with Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio to resolve the road blockade of Manipur as Naga separatist leader T Muivah remained adamant on visiting his birthplace in Manipur.

Shortage of essential items due to blockade in Manipur

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 17:23

Manipur govt has taken measures to transport essential items and other goods along the Silchar-Jiribam-Imphal National Highway 53 due to indefinite economic blockade on Dimapur-Imphal National Highway 39, a govt spokesman said.