KSO calls for 12-hr Manipur bandh on March 22

Thursday, March 22, 2007, 19:47 [IST]

Imphal, Mar 22: The Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Kuki Movement for Human Rights and Kuki Chiefs' Association have called a 12-hour statewide bandh tomorrow.

The bandh was called to highlight the ''plight'' of the villagers in Chandel district following intense fighting between militants and troops.

A rally would also be carried out tomorrow in Delhi, the KSO said.

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Orissa: WSO opposes forest destruction near STR

Tuesday, March 13, 2007,12:17 [IST]

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