New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The indefinite strike by employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) entered the 13th day on Thursday as no end appears in sight to the impasse despite High Court directions to both the government and employees to find a negotiated settlement.

With no invitation from either TSRTC management or the government for the talks, over 48,000 employees were continuing the strike.

The striking employees staged protest in front of bus depots to prevent the buses from coming out but they were arrested by the police.

Security has been further tightened at the depots and bus stations as TSRTC has stepped up efforts to restore normal operations with the help of temporary employees.

TSRTC officials said they w...