Normal life disrupted in Manipur due to general strike

Last Updated: Friday, October 15, 2010, 10:41

Normal life was Friday affected in Manipur due to a general strike called by some insurgent groups.

BNP calls nationwide protest against `policy of repression`

Last Updated: Monday, June 28, 2010, 18:38

Bangladesh`s main opposition party BNP announced a day-long nationwide general strike on Monday to protest against the "policy of repression" and violent response of the authorities during its shutdown on Sunday.

Fears of violence as Bangla opposition set for general strike

Last Updated: Friday, June 25, 2010, 22:19

Bangladesh`s main opposition party BNP will enforce a nationwide anti-government general strike on Sunday to oppose its policies.

Trade Unions to observe general strike in Sept

Last Updated: Monday, May 17, 2010, 23:21

Trade Unions across the country will observe a general strike in the first week of September to protest against "anti-labour" policies of the government, CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta said here today.

Nepal: Maoists, govt begin number game after strike fails

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 16:23

After their six-day general strike failed to oust the ruling coalition of Nepal, the opposition Maoists have begun a number game in a renewed effort to take power.

South Yemenis stage strike to protest `oppression`

Last Updated: Sunday, January 10, 2010, 15:59

Residents of cities in southern Yemen on Sunday staged a general strike to protest what they termed government oppression as well as action taken against a daily newspaper, activists and witnesses said.

Nepal ushers in 2010 with general strike

Last Updated: Friday, January 1, 2010, 12:57

Continuing with the past year`s legacy of turmoil, the New Year in Nepal dawned amid frustration and anger on Friday with disadvantaged ethnic groups calling for a nationwide strike with little prior notice.

Maoists shut down schools in Nepal

Last Updated: Monday, December 7, 2009, 14:18

A day after the UCPN-Maoists enforced a general strike across the country, a teachers organisation affiliated to the Maoist organisation have shut down all educational institutions in the Nepalese capital on Monday.

General strike, lawyers` absence mar 26/11 trial in Pak

Last Updated: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 22:47

The hearing in the Mumbai attack case against LeT`s Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other accused, scheduled for Saturday in a Rawalpindi court, could not take place due to unavailability of the judge and general strike.

Niger declares general strike illegal

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 16:05

A Niger court banned a 48-hour nationwide strike intended to start on Thursday to oppose President Mamadou Tandja`s plans to extend his stay in office, state-run media said.