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Indefinite blockade by truckers at Nagaland border continues for third day

The "indefinite economic blockade" called by five unions of truckers and drivers at the inter-state entry points of Dimapur, the commercial hub of Nagaland, entered its third day on Thursday

Indefinite blockade by truckers at Nagaland border continues for third day
Updated On : 01 Oct 2020 | 6:51 PM IST

The 'Uber for trucking' tries to navigate some uber-scale problems

For Convoy, the company risks drawing comparisons to Uber in less flattering ways

The 'Uber for trucking' tries to navigate some uber-scale problems
Updated On : 29 Oct 2019 | 9:04 PM IST

Eight-day truckers' strike that crippled trade, industry called off

Govt's assurance on setting up a high-level committee headed by the Road Secretary to facilitate expeditious resolution of demands spurs withdrawal

Eight-day truckers' strike that crippled trade, industry called off
Updated On : 28 Jul 2018 | 12:45 AM IST

Week-long truckers' strike likely to be called off today

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways assures to set up a committee to look into their grievances

Week-long truckers' strike likely to be called off today
Updated On : 27 Jul 2018 | 9:42 PM IST

Truckers call off strike after govt promises to look into their demands

Transporters' demands included a reduction in central and state taxes by bringing diesel under the GST

Truckers call off strike after govt promises to look into their demands
Updated On : 27 Jul 2018 | 9:35 PM IST

Truckers strike to be called off as road ministry addresses grievances

The transporters' strike across the country had sent prices soaring in the south and western regions though north India saw normal cargo handling

Truckers strike to be called off as road ministry addresses grievances
Updated On : 27 Jul 2018 | 6:45 PM IST

Over Rs 500 bn lost due to truckers' strike, MSMEs worst affected: Assocham

Demands of the truckers also include the abolition of TDS, rationalisation of income tax and smoother functioning of the E-way bill

Over Rs 500 bn lost due to truckers' strike, MSMEs worst affected: Assocham
Updated On : 27 Jul 2018 | 6:13 PM IST

Potato 29% costlier in Delhi, Amazon deliveries hit due to truckers' strike

Also, Snapdeal said the slowdown of long-haul transportation had hit some of its deliveries in northern and western India

Potato 29% costlier in Delhi, Amazon deliveries hit due to truckers' strike
Updated On : 27 Jul 2018 | 11:00 AM IST

Pan-India strike by truckers over six days hits the textile sector hard

The movements of all goods have stopped and shipments are delayed, in addition to exporters' monetary loss, the experts say.

Pan-India strike by truckers over six days hits the textile sector hard
Updated On : 27 Jul 2018 | 1:04 AM IST

Truckers strike: Fruit, vegetable prices soar in south, West India

Truck operators are demanding the closure of toll plazas across the country. They are pressing for numerous demands, including a reduction in fuel prices and a uniform national pricing.

Truckers strike: Fruit, vegetable prices soar in south, West India
Updated On : 24 Jul 2018 | 11:26 PM IST

Truckers strike: Vegetables prices up 25% in UP, estimated loss at Rs 20 bn

With the strike entering fifth day, the state transporters are showing no signs of letting up

Truckers strike: Vegetables prices up 25% in UP, estimated loss at Rs 20 bn
Updated On : 24 Jul 2018 | 8:48 PM IST

Transporters strike over e-way bill, high toll collection and diesel prices

High toll collection at plazas, inclusion of diesel within GST also areas of concern

Transporters strike over e-way bill, high toll collection and diesel prices
Updated On : 21 Jul 2018 | 1:13 AM IST

Truckers go on indefinite strike; supply of essential items to be impacted

They have also demanded that diesel be included in GST

Truckers go on indefinite strike; supply of essential items to be impacted
Updated On : 20 Jul 2018 | 10:53 AM IST

Bengal truckers join nationwide indefinite strike to lower fuel prices

The state's Principal Secretary, Transport, Alapan Bandopadhayay said the strike has had a marginal effect in the state

Bengal truckers join nationwide indefinite strike to lower fuel prices
Updated On : 18 Jun 2018 | 8:30 PM IST

Truckers begin nationwide indefinite strike against rising fuel prices

The strike is likely to cause a hike in prices of perishable goods items due to supply constraint

Truckers begin nationwide indefinite strike against rising fuel prices
Updated On : 18 Jun 2018 | 10:04 AM IST

Truckers' indefinite strike from June 18 to cost exchequer Rs 10 bn a day

The truckers are facing hardships due to the government policy of fixing the diesel price, toll and third party premium

Truckers' indefinite strike from June 18 to cost exchequer Rs 10 bn a day
Updated On : 06 Jun 2018 | 8:04 PM IST

Truckers on 2-day strike, AIMTC claims Rs 2,000 cr loss to sector

Against the GST, high diesel prices, harassment by authorities on roads and toll policies

Truckers on 2-day strike, AIMTC claims Rs 2,000 cr loss to sector
Updated On : 10 Oct 2017 | 1:18 AM IST

10,000 Maharashtra vehicles go off road in support of truck owners strike

Around 22 lakh trucks have stayed off the road in southern states

10,000 Maharashtra vehicles go off road in support of truck owners strike
Updated On : 01 Apr 2017 | 4:07 PM IST