Follow Us on Google News Itanagar, June 6 (IANS) An encounter took place between the militants and the security forces in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering Myanmar, officials said. A defence spokesman said late Thursday night that upon receiving specific information about the movement of cadres of an unidentified militant outfit in the Pongchau … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Imphal/Aizawl, May 22 (IANS) Smuggling of narcotic substances from Myanmar continues unabated in northeastern states of India, with drugs, valued at over Rs 5.7 crore, being seized by the security forces in Manipur and Mizoram, officials said on Thursday. A defence spokesman said that Assam Rifles successfully apprehended a drug … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Aizawl, May 19 (IANS) The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), have seized contraband worth Rs 8.30 crore in Mizoram, officials said here on Monday. A defence spokesman said that acting on specific intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles and the officials … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Imphal, May 18 (IANS) After various drugs, weapons, exotic animals, security forces in Manipur have now arrested a person for illegally trading peacock feather shafts to Myanmar, officials said on Sunday. A senior official said that Manipur Police arrested one person, identified as Mohammad Sharifuddin (24), who was directly involved … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Imphal, April 12 (IANS) After Mizoram, the Assam Rifles have seized 68 tonnes of smuggled areca nuts worth Rs 5.87 crore in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, officials said on Friday. A Defence spokesman said that based on specific intelligence input regarding illegal transportation of areca nuts on Imphal-Jiribam National Highway (NH-37), … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Aizawl, April 8 (IANS) Railway Ministry is planning to extend the under-construction Bairabi-Sairang railway line up to the India-Myanmar border, Mizoram’s Rajya Sabha member K. Vanlalvena said on Tuesday. Mizoram’s Aizawl would be the fourth capital city in the northeast region to be linked by a railway network within four … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Aizawl, April 2 (IANS) The Assam Rifles troopers have recovered highly addictive methamphetamine tablets, valued at over Rs 12.54 crore, in Mizoram on Wednesday, officials said. A defence spokesman said that, acting on secret information, the paramilitary troopers launched raids at the Bualpui area of Lawngtlai district and recovered 42,000 … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India’s commitment to aiding Myanmar following the devastating earthquake on March 28 remained steadfast, as the country dispatched further assistance to address the urgent needs of the affected population on Tuesday. An additional IAF C-130J aircraft carrying 16 tonnes of vital Humanitarian Aid and Disaster … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In the face of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar’s Mandalay region, India swiftly extended a helping hand through a remarkable humanitarian mission. The Indian Army and Navy mobilised their resources with unwavering resolve, providing both immediate rescue support and long-term aid to the … Read more