“Assam Rifles seized drugs worth over ₹4,200 crore in the past four years,” says DG P.C. Nair

“Assam Rifles seized drugs worth over ₹4,200 crore in the past four years,” says DG P.C. Nair

Director General of Assam Rifles P.C. Nair said that Assam Rifles in the past four years has seized drugs valued at over ₹4,200 crore in the international market.In an interview with ANI, the DG said, “Apart from guarding the border, the Assam Rifles has continued its operations against illegal drugs and illegal weapons and has … Read more

Morning Digest | China releases new official map, showing territorial claims; Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, and more

Morning Digest | China releases new official map, showing territorial claims; Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, and more

An Indian Army jawan looking at the India-China border through his telescope in Arunachal Pradesh. File. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, seeks apology Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force in the country, has slapped a legal notice against a Manipur politician for causing “considerable harm to … Read more

Morning Digest: August 9, 2023

Morning Digest: August 9, 2023

Manipur Police register criminal case against Assam Rifles In an unprecedented move, the Manipur Police have registered a criminal case against the Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force in the country, for “obstruction of duty” and “criminal intimidation”. The police have accused the personnel of the 9th battalion of the Assam Rifles of the “arrogant act” … Read more

Manipur’s ‘camp of death’ is now a lifesaver

Manipur’s ‘camp of death’ is now a lifesaver

It is all peace and quiet at Sajik Tampak in Manipur’s Chandel district bordering Myanmar, once a hotbed of insurgents It is all peace and quiet at Sajik Tampak in Manipur’s Chandel district bordering Myanmar, once a hotbed of insurgents Ginminlun Zou, headman of Sajik Tampak, sums up the change since 2004 in his village … Read more

Mobile music concert to raise money for Myanmarese who have taken refuge in Mizoram

Mobile music concert to raise money for Myanmarese who have taken refuge in Mizoram

In Mizoram’s Aizawl there will be mobile music concert to raise money for the Myanmarese who have taken refuge in Mizoram fleeing the military regime in their country. Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Ministry of Home Affairs has issued advisories to the Chief Secretaries of the North-eastern States bordering Myanmar … Read more

Defence forces on toes in six ‘disputed’ areas along LAC in Arunachal Pradesh

Defence forces on toes in six ‘disputed’ areas along LAC in Arunachal Pradesh

(This story originally appeared in on Sep 19, 2020) Guwahati: Indian defence forces have raised the level of preparedness and alertness to monitor Chinese activities at all “six disputed areas” and “four sensitive areas” in the war theatre of 1962 in Arunachal Pradesh. “Four of the disputed areas are in Asapila, Longzu, Bisa and Majha … Read more