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
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Govt's assurance on setting up a high-level committee headed by the Road Secretary to facilitate expeditious resolution of demands spurs withdrawal
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways assures to set up a committee to look into their grievances
Transporters' demands included a reduction in central and state taxes by bringing diesel under the GST
The transporters' strike across the country had sent prices soaring in the south and western regions though north India saw normal cargo handling
Demands of the truckers also include the abolition of TDS, rationalisation of income tax and smoother functioning of the E-way bill
Also, Snapdeal said the slowdown of long-haul transportation had hit some of its deliveries in northern and western India
The movements of all goods have stopped and shipments are delayed, in addition to exporters' monetary loss, the experts say.
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.
With the strike entering fifth day, the state transporters are showing no signs of letting up
High toll collection at plazas, inclusion of diesel within GST also areas of concern
They have also demanded that diesel be included in GST
The state's Principal Secretary, Transport, Alapan Bandopadhayay said the strike has had a marginal effect in the state
The strike is likely to cause a hike in prices of perishable goods items due to supply constraint
The truckers are facing hardships due to the government policy of fixing the diesel price, toll and third party premium
Against the GST, high diesel prices, harassment by authorities on roads and toll policies
Around 22 lakh trucks have stayed off the road in southern states