Blockade News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Tribal organisations' bandh paralyses Ranchi, major roads blocked
Ranchi, March 22: Life in Ranchi was crippled on Saturday due to a bandh called by around 40 tribal organisations, demanding the removal of a flyover ramp near the 'Sarna Sthal' -- a site of religious significance in Sirmatoli area of the city.
Relief workers' killing, aid blockade hamper UN humanitarian deliveries in Gaza
United Nations, March 22: UN humanitarians are seeking Israel's assurance of safety, as intensified hostilities have joined aid blockage in severely hampering the delivery of relief into Gaza.
UN humanitarian chief calls for renewed Gaza ceasefire, lifting aid blockade
United Nations, March 19: UN humanitarian chief urged a renewed Gaza ceasefire and called on Israel to lift the blockade of life-saving aid and commercial supplies to the enclave, after the latest deadly Israeli airstrikes.
Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli blockade continues: Hamas
Gaza, March 18: The Hamas-run media office warned that the Gaza Strip is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as Israel's tightened blockade entered its 16th consecutive day, preventing crucial aid from reaching the population.
Death toll in US airstrikes on Yemen Houthis climbs to 23
Sanaa, March 16: The death toll has reached 23 after the US attack on several Houthi positions in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, according to media reports.
63,000 tonnes of food await lifting of Gaza aid blockade: UN
United Nations, March 15: UN humanitarians said that 63,000 metric tonnes of food await an end to the Gaza aid blockade, enough for 1.1 million people for two to three months.
Yemen's Houthis say resuming attacks on Israeli ships in Arabian, Red seas
Sanaa, March 12: Yemen's Houthi group announced the resumption of attacks against Israeli ships in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Jordan condemns Israel's halting electricity supply to Gaza
Amman, March 11: Jordan's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel's decision to halt the electricity supply to Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.
Life crippled in Manipur's Kuki-Zo areas due to indefinite shutdown
Imphal, March 9: Normal life was badly affected in Kuki-Zo areas of Manipur on Sunday due to the indefinite shutdown called by the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex body of the tribals, to protest the resumption of the bus services between state capital Imphal and the hill districts.
Snow, rainfall disrupts life in Himachal: 583 roads blocked; power and water supply affected
Shimla, March 1: Due to snowfall and rain in Himachal Pradesh, a total of 583 roads in the State including 5 National Highways have been blocked as per the State Disaster Management Authority.
Kerala HC pulls up political leaders for blocking roads during protests
Kochi, Feb 10: The Kerala High Court on Monday criticised top political leaders from both major rival fronts in the state for blocking roads during protests and agitations, causing immense hardship to the public.