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Myanmar: India relocates staff from Sitwee as security situation remains precarious, issues advisory
World | Apr 13, 2024, 06:03 AM ISTIndia also issued a travel advisory for Iran and Israel and advised all Indians to not travel to Iran or Israel till further notice. The MEA also requested all those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves.
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Mizoram: Two Myanmar nationals held with heroin in Champhai district
Mizoram | Apr 12, 2024, 09:36 PM ISTMizoram news: The contraband was sealed in 110 soap cases. The accused hail from Darkhai and Phinak districts in Myanmar's Chin state, it said.
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Myanmar: Ethnic rebels declare control over key border town as 200 military personnel flee
World | Apr 11, 2024, 05:55 PM ISTSince ousting the democratic government in a 2021 coup, Myanmar's military-led government has been battling insurgencies on several fronts by ethnic rebels and suffered several defeats. The loss of Myawaddy, the country's most active trading post with Thailand, is a major setback for the junta.
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5 international road trips one can take from India
Fashion | Apr 09, 2024, 02:17 PM ISTEmbark on unforgettable adventures with these five international road trips from India, exploring diverse landscapes, cultures, and cuisines. From the ancient Silk Route to the scenic Karakoram Highway, each journey promises breathtaking vistas and enriching experiences.
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Mizoram: Two Myanmar nationals among four held with unaccounted cash in Siaha district
Mizoram | Apr 07, 2024, 08:15 PM ISTMizoram news: The Assam Rifles said that the currency notes and the four accused were handed over to the state police at Tuipang for further legal process.
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India to spend $3.7 billion to fence Myanmar border, cabinet approval pending: Report
India | Mar 27, 2024, 04:29 PM ISTSince a military coup in Myanmar in 2021, thousands of civilians and hundreds of troops have fled from there to Indian states where people on both sides share ethnic and familial ties. This has worried New Delhi because of the risk of communal tensions spreading to India.
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Myanmar national held with heroin worth Rs 9.6 crore in Mizoram's Champai district
Mizoram | Mar 07, 2024, 02:40 PM ISTThe security forces recovered the drug from 100 soap boxes and arrested the 35-year-old Myanmar national. The man smuggled the contraband into India from the neighbouring country.
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Methamphetamine seizure in Mizoram: Two Myanmarese nationals apprehended
Mizoram | Feb 22, 2024, 06:52 AM ISTTwo Myanmarese nationals were arrested in Mizoram's Champhai district for possession of methamphetamine tablets following an operation by state excise and narcotics officials in Tlangsam village near the India-Myanmar border.
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Mizoram: NGOCC protest in Aizawl against scrapping of FMR, fencing India-Myanmar border
Mizoram | Feb 21, 2024, 10:19 PM ISTNGOCC is a conglomerate of five major civil society organisations and student bodies headed by the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA).
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What is India-Myanmar Free Movement Regime or FMR? Know history, security concerns
Explainers | Feb 08, 2024, 07:53 PM ISTThe Free Movement Regime (FMR) allowed citizens residing close to both sides of the border to move 16 km into each other's territory without passport or visa.
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India issues advisory for travellers going to Myanmar's Rakhine state amid deteriorating situation
World | Feb 06, 2024, 11:44 PM ISTLast week, India had expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in Myanmar on the occasion of the third anniversary of the military establishment. The junta has been locked into an embittered battle with the country's ethnic militia groups since last year.
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Govt to fence entire 1643-km long Indo-Myanmar border, says Amit Shah
India | Feb 06, 2024, 07:48 PM ISTThe move could virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime (FMR) prevalent along the porous border. The FMR allows people residing close to the India-Myanmar border to venture 16 km into each other's territory without any document.
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India sends back remaining 92 Myanmar soldiers day after plane crash in Mizoram
Mizoram | Jan 25, 2024, 08:14 AM ISTAdding these repatriated soldiers from Mizoram, the total number of Myanmar Army personnel sent back to their country stands at 635 since November of the previous year.
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Centre to fence Myanmar border, control free-movement into India: Amit Shah
India | Jan 20, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTAmit Shah was addressing the passing out parade of the first batch of the five newly constituted Assam Police Commando battalions.
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Myanmar: China brokers temporary ceasefire deal between military and ethnic guerilla groups
World | Jan 12, 2024, 06:00 PM ISTAs per Myanmar's military council, both sides agreed on an immediate ceasefire, the disengaging of military personnel and settlement of disputes through dialogue. China had been concerned about the rising violence and the safety of Chinese citizens in northern Myanmar.
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Myanmar: 17 killed in alleged military airstrikes near Indian border as civil strife continues
World | Jan 08, 2024, 07:45 AM ISTThe airstrikes took place in Sagaing region's Khampat town, just south of the Indian border. However, the military denied responsibility for the aerial attack on Sunday, claiming that it was false news spread by an independent online news service sympathetic to the anti-military resistance.
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Myanmar resistance group shot down army helicopter in attempt to soaring conflict against junta
World | Jan 03, 2024, 11:25 PM ISTA spokesperson for Kachin Human Rights Watch, who asked to be identified only by his first name Jacob for fear of being arrested by the military, said the group's members in the area had confirmed to him that a helicopter had crashed there.
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151 Myanmar soldiers repatriated from Mizoram after border incursion
Mizoram | Jan 02, 2024, 09:04 PM ISTAll 104 soldiers were subsequently repatriated to Myanmar. The recent repatriation underscores the collaborative efforts between the two countries to address cross-border incidents and uphold international norms.
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Over 151 Myanmar Soldiers Flee To Mizoram Amid Conflict With Armed Ethnic Group | India Tv News
News | Jan 01, 2024, 08:23 AM ISTAt least 151 Myanmarese soldiers fled to Mizoram's Lawngtlai district after their camps in the neighbouring country were overrun by an armed ethnic group, an Assam Rifles officer said. Watch To know more!
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'I have not seen any data': CM Sarma rebukes Kapil Sibal's claim of Assam's Myanmar connection
India | Dec 09, 2023, 11:55 AM ISTKapil Sibal, during the Supreme Court hearing, underscored the intricacies of tracing population movements in history and delved into Assam's historical evolution.