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| Newspaper distributors in Manipur stage ceasework strike |
From our special Correspondent
IMPHAL, August 1: The Manipur newspaper distributors went on a ceasework strike today with publishers deciding not to bring out newspapers in support of the strike.
In any case, there could be no distribution of newspapers in the State since the only method of newspaper distribution is through the distributors. The government in general and t... |
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| Manipur fears Assam-like communal clash |
From Hiyang Athuba
IMPHAL, August 1: There is growing fear that after the bloodshed in Assam, a similar situation may take place in Manipur. In fact, some organizations have already aired their fear that it may so happen.
BJP leader LK Advani and leaders of some parties pointed out that the unbridled influx of foreigners is the root cause for the troubles in this region.... |
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| CONCOR to extend network in eastern, northeastern regions |
Agartala, August 1: State-run logisitics firm Container Corporation (CONCOR) plans to extend its network in eastern and northeastern India, setting up two more Inland Container Depots (ICDs) at Siliguri in West Bengal and Tripura.
“The proposed Siliguri ICD would handle the cargo to and from Nepal, Bhutan and adjoining countries while the Tripura ICD would deal with goods to and f... |
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| Government exporting food, keeping people hungry |
Agartala, August 1: CPI-M leader Brinda Karat on Wednesday accused the Central government of exporting food grain through big traders for use as animal fodder while keeping people hungry in the country.
“Already the Congress-led UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government has sold 25 lakh tonnes of food grains to big businessmen, who would export them for the purpose of animal fo... |
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