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3.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Manipur, no casualties reported
Imphal, March 29: A mild quake, measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale, shook Manipur’s Noney district and adjoining areas on Saturday, officials said.
US general stresses need for professional military forces for regional security in Bangladesh
Dhaka, March 26: A US general has stressed the need for professional military forces for regional security amid tension in the Myanmar border with Bangladesh.
Manipur Police arrest 5 militants, 3 smugglers, seize drugs valued at Rs 2 crore
Imphal, March 26: Five hardcore militants were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition was seized in Manipur, officials said here on Wednesday.
Nagaland CM to lead all-party delegation to HM Shah to seek FMR with Myanmar be retained
Kohima, March 7: An all-party delegation, led by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, would soon meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to urge him not to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) with neighbouring Myanmar.
Mizoram: Security forces seize drugs valued at Rs 66.31 crore
Aizawl, March 2: The Assam Rifles in association with Mizoram Police in two separate joint operations have seized huge quantities of drugs worth Rs 66.31 crore from bordering Champhai district, which shares unfenced border with Myanmar and a hotspot of drugs smuggling, officials said on Sunday.
Meitei group Arambai Tengol surrenders arms to Manipur govt
Imphal, February 27: The members of 'Arambai Tengol'- a Meitei organisation, surrendered their arms to the state government of Manipur on Thursday.
DGMO visits Manipur, reviews border security and infrastructure
New Delhi, Feb 25: Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai visited Manipur. The purpose of this visit was to conduct a comprehensive review of the situation along the India-Myanmar border (IMB).
200 fraud suspects repatriated from Myanmar to China
Beijing, Feb 20: A group of 200 Chinese citizens suspected of involvement in fraud returned to China under the escort of Chinese police on Thursday after being repatriated from Myawaddy in Myanmar.
Govt determined to fence India-Myanmar border along Manipur: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Feb 1: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday reiterated that his government with the help of the Centre is fully determined to fence the India-Myanmar borders along the state and prevent immigrants from across the border besides identifying new migrants.
Naga body in Manipur to oppose India-Myanmar border fencing
Imphal/Aizawl, Jan 27: The United Naga Council (UNC) on Monday reiterated its opposition to the border fencing along the India-Myanmar border.
Manipur Governor discusses state's situation with HM Amit Shah
New Delhi/Imphal, Jan 18: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed the prevailing situation in the state, officials said.
Top Assam Rifles officer apprises Mizoram Guv, CM on India-Myanmar border
Aizawl, Jan 17: A top Assam Rifles officer met Mizoram Governor, Chief Minister and other senior officials and discussed the prevailing situation along the India-Myanmar border, officials said on Friday.