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Police, state govt very serious in tackling drug menace: Manipur DGP

Manipur Police DGP Rajiv Singh has said the state government and police are extremely serious about tackling the drug menace and several intiatives have been taken to tighten security along the Indo-Myanmar border from where drugs are entering the state.

The Hindu

AP PHOTOS: Spectacular Myanmar lake festival resumes after 3 years

One of the most colorful festivals in the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar, involving scores of rowed boats and a spectacular gold-gilded barge, is being celebrated this month after a three-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic and violent political instability.

The Independent UK

Military attack leaves Myanmar’s displaced civilians with ‘no safe place’

Dozens were killed last week when the military bombed a camp for people displaced by decades of conflict.

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UN refugee chief says Rohingya who fled Myanmar must not be forgotten during other world crises

The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has urged the international community not to forget the plight of ethnic Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in the midst of many other world crises

The Independent UK

Borders to have radiation detection equipment

Radiation Detection Equipment will be installed at the Integrated Check Posts and land ports of Attari (Pakistan border), Petrapole, Agartala, Dawki and Sutarkandi (all on the Bangladesh border), Raxaul and Jogbani (Nepal) and Moreh (Myanmar).

The Hindu

Myanmar's military seeks to keep ethnic minority allies on its side with anniversary of cease-fire

Myanmar’s military government has hosted representatives from ethnic rebel groups to mark the eighth anniversary of the signing of a multilateral cease-fire agreement

The Independent UK

Frontline coverage from Ukraine to Haiti takes Bayeux awards for war reporters

France's prestigious Prix Bayeux war correspondents' awards have gone to journalists covering some of the world's most gruelling conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, Haiti and Myanmar.

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Nipah infection possible in more places in Southeast Asia, says Nature article

Nipah virus reservoirs in SE Asia, India may cause cross-species transmission to humans. Early detection systems needed. Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka have bat populations exposed to Nipah. Lack of treatment options, need for antivirals, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines in clinical trials. Virological, immunological factors to…

The Hindu

Myanmar military accused of bombing a displacement camp in a northern state, killing about 30

Myanmar’s military is accused of launching an airstrike on a camp for displaced persons in the northern state of Kachin that killed about 30 people, including about a dozen children

The Independent UK

Myanmar: at least 29 people killed in attack on camp for displaced people

Victims of attack in Kachin state include children, according to media and local activists

The Guardian - UK

Dozens killed and injured in military attack on Myanmar refugee camp

The camp near the Chinese border houses thousands of people displaced by decades of conflict.

Al Jazeera

Suspect in murder of ex-ambassador fled to Myanmar

A young Myanmar man wanted for the murder of former ambassador Vichit Vichitmarn, stabbed to death at his Chatuchak home, fled Thailand the next day, crossing the border into Myanmar in Chiang Rai province.

Bangkok Post

Heavy flooding in southern Myanmar displaces more than 14,000 people

Flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar’s southern areas has displaced more than 14,000 people and disrupted traffic on the rail lines that connect the country’s biggest cities

The Independent UK

100-km smart fencing along Myanmar border in the pipeline to boost surveillance: Home Ministry

MHA plans to install advanced smart fencing system of 100 km along Myanmar border to strengthen existing surveillance system. 137 insurgency-related incidents registered in Manipur in 2022. Free Movement Regime (FMR) exists between India and Myanmar, suspended by Manipur govt since 2020. 10.023 km fencing at Moreh, Manipur awarded to…

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Myanmar’s top court declines to hear Suu Kyi's special appeals in abuse of power and bribery cases

Myanmar’s Supreme Court has declined to hear special appeals from the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her convictions in six corruption cases where she was found guilty of abusing her authority and accepting bribes

The Hindu

Fence Mizoram-Myanmar border to check illegal migrants: Manipur MLA to Amit Shah

A Manipur BJP legislator has appealed to Home Minister Amit Shah to fence Mizoram’s border with Myanmar in view of the Mizoram government’s decision not to collect the biometrics of refugees from the civil war-torn neighbouring country. In his letter on October 3, Rajkumar Imo Singh said Manipur needs to…

The Hindu

NIA arrests one from Manipur’s Churachandpur for ‘waging war against India’

National Investigation Agency has arrested 51-year-old Seiminlun Gangte from Manipur’s Churachandpur district in a case related to a transnational conspiracy by terror outfits based in Myanmar and Bangladesh to “wage war” against the Government of India by exploiting the current ethnic unrest in Manipur.

France 24

Myanmar: Inside the Chin ethnic group's armed resistance to ruling junta

Since the February 2021 coup in Myanmar, the Christian Chin ethnic minority has taken up arms to defend its land, identity and ideals against the all-powerful ruling junta in the Buddhist-majority country. Our team reports.

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Al Jazeera

UK, Canada, Taiwan criticise Myanmar as generals unleash ‘corrective purge’

Plan for elections and continued violence and atrocities draw concern in West, as Russia and China cosy up to regime.

The Hindu

Manipur, Mizoram differ on Myanmar ‘refugees’

Mizoram govt. decides against collecting biometrics of Myanmar refugees; Manipur seeks more time due to Kuki-Meitei conflict. 40,000 Chin people have crossed over to Mizoram and Manipur. MHA asked both States to capture biometric details by Sept. 30. Manipur started process in July, seeks extension due to conflict. 718 Myanmar…

The Independent UK

Thai police say drug bust nets methamphetamine, crystal meth and heroin worth $8.2 million

Police in Thailand say they made one of the country’s biggest ever seizures of illicit drugs, a haul including methamphetamine, crystal meth and heroin, with a total estimated street value of about $8.2 million

Al Jazeera

‘Baby steps’ for ASEAN as it wraps up first-ever joint military drills

The exercise focused on humanitarian relief as the regional grouping makes tentative steps towards military cooperation.

Al Jazeera

‘Still my people’: Myanmar diaspora supports democracy struggle back home

Spurred to action by the 2021 coup, Myanmar nationals overseas are helping sustain the movement to restore democracy.

The Hindu

Asian Games football: China thrashes under-prepared and jaded India 1-5

India's third-string team fatigued, lacked co-ordination in 1-5 loss to China in Asian Games opener. India must beat Bangladesh & Myanmar to qualify for 2nd round. Humidity, lack of training time & poor anticipation led to goals. Rahul KP's equaliser was best strike of match. Sunil Chhetri had little to…

Bangkok Post

Myanmar orders all workers abroad to remit 25%

The military government in Myanmar is demanding that expatriate workers remit at least 25% of their foreign currency income through the country’s banking system, according to local reports.

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