October

Pune film fest to focus on Burmese movies by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Fourth Asian Film Festival to be held in Pune from October 13 to 20 will showcase films from 22 countries, with a special focus on films from Burma .

Centre to set up 14 land customs hubs by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Centre will invest Rs 850 crore over the next three years to develop 14 land customs stations. These include eight along the Bangladesh border, four along the Nepal border, and one each along the border with Pakistan and Myanmar.

Doing business with Myanmar via Moreh, again by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Indo-Myanmar border trade which has failed to take off since it was launched so ambitiously in 1995 is all set to take off anew with a big policy shift by New Delhi.

Indo- Myanmar border fence to check drug traffiching by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The first phase of the proposed Indo-Myanmar border fencing work would be taken up at Moreh town in Manipur, along the porous Indo-Myanmar border.

Women used as porters by Burma army in northern Chin State by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Infantry Battalion (IB) – 226 of Burma army in charge of border security at northern Chin State’s Tunzan Township in northwest Burma bordering India, has been forcing local women to be military porters and landmine sweepers.

Jairam Ramesh moots infrastructure corporation for north-east region by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Asks Manipur Government to hand over NH 39 to BRO.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister to visit Burma by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Bangladesh Foreign Minister, M Morshed Khan will be visiting Burma from October 5 to 7 at the invitation of his Burmese counterpart, U Nyan Win.

Trade impasse on Indo–Burma border by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Goods from mainland Burma being imported to India has been held up at Rid town, the newly promoted town on the Indo-Burma border following a halt in border trade.

Burmese police extort money from cow smuggler by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Myanmar police made a killing, extorting as much as kyat 28 lakhs from a cattle smuggler trying to bring a herd of cows to India.

Min Ko Naing May Be Moved to Akyab Jail by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The detained student leader Min Ko Naing may be moved to the Akyab prison again during the first week of October, says a source close to the prison authority.

Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi, Htay Kywe, Min Zeya, Pyone Cho being questioned by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Information about the perpetrations to cause internal commotion and commit terrorist attacks inside the nation has been received at a time when the US led the move to put Myanmar on the agenda of the UN Security Council in the previous month, with an accusation that Myanmar affairs pose a threat to international peace and security.

Will India reopen historic Stilwell Road ? by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

India: India is yet to decide on reopening the historic Stilwell Road, which once connected Northeast India to China through Burma, according to official reports.

Myanmar Army begins crackdown on militant camps by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Myanmar army has started a crackdown on camps run by NSCN(K) and ULFA in the country's north.

17 killed as Myanmar troops, rebels clashes by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Seventeen ethnic minority villagers have been killed in Myanmar in clashes between the military and an insurgent group battling the junta, state-run media reported yesterday.

WLC to coordinate with other groups by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Women’s League of Chinland, an umbrella ethnic Chin women’s organization, in order to promote democracy, and human rights in Burma, has resolved to cooperate and coordinate closely with other like-minded women’s groups.

Mizo youth unhappy on Chin civil society groups by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Young Mizo Association (YMA) yesterday accused the Chin Student’s Union of North America (CSUNA) and Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) of trying to demean the YMA following the operation by the Mizoram police against illegal Burmese migrants in Lunglei town, the second capital of Mizoram state in India.

Myanmar to launch offensive on northeast guerrilla bases by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Myanmar is planning a major military operation to evict Indian separatists from its soil within a week, fuelling fears of heavy fighting in the north of that country, a rebel leader said Tuesday.

Kaladan project to be completed in three years by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Indian Commerce Ministry will soon undertake a US $ 103 million Kaladan project in Burma

Arms swap for N-E rebels in Myanmar? by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

India is veering around to accepting Myanmar's request for military hardware and software in return for the military junta's full cooperation in flushing out Indian insurgent groups operating from its soil.

India to invest 850 crores to develop infrastructure for regional trade by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Union minister of state for commerce Jairam Ramesh has said that the Centre will be investing approximately Rs. 850 crores over the next three years to develop infrastructure for growth of regional trade. Out of this Rs. 70 crores will be invested in Moreh.

India awaiting response from Myanmar on bus service: Minister by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

External Affairs Ministry has agreed in principle to the plan (1) India to raise the issue during discussions with Myanmar (2) Rs.70 crore allocated for integrated check-post at Moreh

Naga rebels brace up to face Myanmar Army by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The NSCN (Khaplang), with its headquarters at Sagaing in Myanmar, has begun preparations to face a full-scale army offensive that is expected to be launched within the next 10 days.

Mizo youth unhappy on Chin civil society groups by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Young Mizo Association (YMA) yesterday accused the Chin Student’s Union of North America (CSUNA) and Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) of trying to demean the YMA following the operation by the Mizoram police against illegal Burmese migrants in Lunglei town, the second capital of Mizoram state in India.

Pressure mounts on Burma's junta by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Neighboring India and China have come in for sharp criticism over links to the Burmese regime, with the countries poised to benefit from natural-gas fields being developed off Burma's west coast.

Mandalay and Tamu in Burma, hub of illegal arms trade: Oxfam by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Mandalay in central Burma and the Burmese border town of Tamu have been identified as the hub of illegal arms smuggling across the porous Indo-Burmese border. A hand grenade now costs 600 Indian rupees in the illegal arms market in Burma's Tamu town bordering the northeast Indian state of Manipur.

Indian gov't to spend USD 185m to enhance border trade by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

New Delhi: The Indian government will spend USD 185 million (Rs 8.5b) over the next three years to develop land customs stations along the border with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, it was announced Friday.

China’s Iran and Myanmar deals put it at odds with US by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

In a steamy jungle clearing in Myanmar, a lone drilling rig topped by limp red flags bears testimony to China’s insatiable thirst for oil.

India begins supplying Myanmar military hardware by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Ignoring protests from Western countries, India has begun transferring military equipment to Myanmar's military junta in order to neutralise China's burgeoning defence, diplomatic and economic ties with Yangon.

India begins supplying Myanmar military hardware by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Ignoring protests from Western countries, India has begun transferring military equipment to Myanmar's military junta in order to neutralise China's burgeoning defence, diplomatic and economic ties with Yangon.

Low level talks between Indian and Burma Army on border by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Low level talks between the Indian and Burmese Army were held for the third time in Chapi village, Saiha district of Mizoram state in India on September 25.

India facing stiff competition for Myanmar gas by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

India is facing stiff competition from China, South Korea and Thailand for gas supplies from Myanmar, where state-owned ONGC Videsh and GAIL (India) Ltd together hold 30 percent stake in two offshore exploration blocks.

India facing stiff competition for Myanmar gas by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

India is facing stiff competition from China, South Korea and Thailand for gas supplies from Myanmar, where state-owned ONGC Videsh and GAIL (India) Ltd together hold 30 percent stake in two offshore exploration blocks.

Myanmar to begin new round of gas sale talks - source by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Myanmar will start fresh talks for the sale of gas to buyers in India, Thailand, South Korea and China as prices offered last month were not attractive, a source from state-run GAIL (India) Ltd. said on Friday.

KNO condemns Kachin group for attending convention by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Kachin National Organization, a Kachin political group in exile, today censured Kachin groups attending the Burmese military junta's National Convention, which is to re-convene on Tuesday.

KNO condemns Kachin group for attending convention by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Kachin National Organization, a Kachin political group in exile, today censured Kachin groups attending the Burmese military junta's National Convention, which is to re-convene on Tuesday.

Military engages villagers to construct bunkers by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Villagers from Chin state, Burma were conscripted by the Burmese Army in the first week of September to construct bunkers encircling military camps on the Indo – Burma border area.

Burma protests border fencing by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Burmese government has opposed the move for the first phase of border fencing in Moreh, a border town in India's north eastern state of Manipur bordering Burma's Tamu town.

Military making a fast buck from bamboo in Chin state by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Eager to make quick money from any conceivable source, military authorities from Paletwa township, Chin State, Myanmar are forcing villagers to fell bamboo in 16 tracts in the villages for profit. It is mandatory for each family to shear 15 pieces of bamboo.

India vying with China, others for Myanmar gas by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

India is in competition with China, South Korea and Thailand to buy gas from energy-rich Myanmar where its state-owned ONGC Videsh and GAIL (India) Ltd together hold 30 percent stake in two offshore exploration blocks.

Money can't help Manipur, govt can by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

A bridge marking the Indo-Myanmar border – painted yellow for Myanmar and white for India – stands witness to this ethnic conflict.

ULFA losing base in Assam, claims cadre by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

"I am from Myanmar. We are 200-250 in the Mynamar camp. I don't know how many are moving in upper Assam. We are 15 in one group. We just move from house to house. I did not gain anything from ULFA. I am not sure what the state of ULFA is. My group leader is Rajib Das. I said I am going home that's how I escaped," said an ULFA member.

Three Arakanese youths flee to Bangladesh to avoid conscription by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

To escape local army officers' attempts to conscript them to the military, three Arakanese youths, in their twenties from Kyauktaw Township, Burma fled to a border village in Bangladesh 's Chittagong Hill Tract.

ailed Burmese fishermen hope to return by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

About 137 Burmese fishermen, who have been languishing in jail in Andaman Islands, India for periods ranging from three to four years, are hoping to return home. The Indian authorities informed them that they were to be deported.

India Woos Junta on Trade by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The border crossing between Burma and India at Moreh-Tamu is set to become more than a conduit for Indian weapons shipments to the junta, according to New Delhi.

Burma’s Lost World by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

A little-known community, the Naga on the Burmese side of the Indian border, is one of the most isolated in the world.

Villagers conscripted to transport military supplies by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Burmese soldiers patrolling the Indo–Burma border are engaging villagers from southern part of Chin state in Burma to carry army supplies.

HIV related deaths on the rise in Chin state by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

In the absence of provisions for blood tests, the mortality rate of people in western Burma's Chin state has given rise to suspicions of escalation in HIV positive infections.

US's Burma sanctions affect Indo-Burmese trade by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The move to introduce Letter of Credit transaction in Indo-Burmese border trade has run into rough weather because of certain factors, with the major obstacle being the United States' imposition of economic sanctions on Burma, said a senior Indian banker

State Oil Firm to Tap Myanmar by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

State-owned Zarubezhneft, which was heavily criticized for its deals with Saddam Hussein's Iraq, plans to drill for oil in Myanmar despite calls by human rights activists to boycott the country.

Celebrated Burmese singers perform in Manipur by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Chin singers from Burma will perform in the Chin Students' Association Golden Jubilee celebrations in Churachandpur, Manipur from today.

Rice price goes up to Kyat 20,000 due to road damage by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The price of rice has skyrocketed to Kyat 20,000 in Hakha and Than Tlang, northern Chin state as of last August.

Curfew imposed on road to Mizoram by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

With curfew imposed on the road from Paletwa, Chin state, Burma to Mizoram, India, business men and local people are in a spot. The Burmese Army brought the route under curfew to search for two army deserters.

Thousand acres of land may confiscated for road construction by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Thousands of acres of land belonging to the people may be confiscated for a new highway, a project of the authorities from Kalemyo, Sagaing division.

US's Burma sanctions affect Indo-Burmese trade by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The move to introduce Letter of Credit transaction in Indo-Burmese border trade has run into rough weather because of certain factors, with the major obstacle being the United States' imposition of economic sanctions on Burma, said a senior Indian banker.

US's Burma sanctions affect Indo-Burmese trade by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The move to introduce Letter of Credit transaction in Indo-Burmese border trade has run into rough weather because of certain factors, with the major obstacle being the United States' imposition of economic sanctions on Burma, said a senior Indian banker.

Burmese films short on improved technology: Swe Zin Htaik by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The absence of improved film making technology makes the quality of Burmese films inferior to those by other film industries in Asia, said a prominent Burmese film actress.

'Myanmar to help India in operations against militants' by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Army Chief Gen JJ Singh today revealed that operations against militant groups along the 1,643-km border with Myanmar would be conducted in coordination with the Myanmarese Army.

Songs of Chin singers now popular in Mizoram by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

A band called YZTP (Yangon Zofate Insuihkhawm Thalai Pawl) video music is now very popular in Mizoram, a director of a private television broadcasting station in the state said.

Shop owners in Tahan market to pay Kyat 3 lakhs each by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Myanmar authorities have directed owners of the Tahan Market, Kalemyo, Sangai Division to pay Kyat 3 lakhs for the reconstruction of each store in the new market being built in place of the burnt one.

Ethnic Kukis protest against junta's convention by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

At a protest rally in New Delhi on Monday, Burma's ethnic Kukis condemned the Burmese military junta's National Convention which reconvened today at a location near Rangoon.

Foreigners will be registered: Mizoram CM by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Chief Minister of Mizoram has said the government will register all illegally settled foreigners from Bangladesh and Burma in the state.

Burmese activists join Tibet Action Camp by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Burmese democracy activists have joined an international Tibet Action Camp as of October 10 in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, North India.

Prison term extended for 52-year old woman by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Kalemyo, Sagaing division authorities have extended by three months the period of detention of a 52 year old woman whose son committed a theft and ran away.

Burma security force abducted 30 Bangladesh citizens by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Burma security force, known as Nasaka, yesterday abducted 30 Bangladeshi nationals from a border area of Cox’sbazar district after intruding Bangladesh territory, said a report of the Daily star today.

Myanmar still in hot pursuit of NE rebels by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Director General of Assam Rifles Lt Gen Paramjit Singh, who was a part of a union home ministry delegation which held talks with the Myanmar government in Delhi recently, said the flush out operations launched by the Myanmar army against the Indian militants were based on list submitted by India's Home Secretary V K Duggal.

Chandel's Somtal area under security forces' glare by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Recalling that the Myanmar military Junta had assured Indian Government officials all possible assistance in flushing out underground elements from the Indo-Myanmar border areas, the source cited porous boundaries Chandel, Churachandpur and Ukhrul districts share with Myanmar as main reason for not launching concerted counter-insurgency operations.

Manmohan Singh to place relics in Shwedagon pagoda in Mumbai by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will place sacred relics of Lord Gautam Buddha in a pagoda, which is a replica of Burma's famous Shwedagon, in Mumbai on October 29.

Nasaka seizes mobile phones in Maungdaw by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Arakan State , Burma : In an inexplicable move, the Nasaka ( Burma ’s border security force) seized mobile phones from Rohingya people in Maungdaw Township , Arakan State on October 5, according to a villager.

Incidence of Hepatitis B high among Burmese migrants by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The incidence of Hepatitis B seems to be higher than other diseases among Burmese migrants living in India's northeastern State of Mizoram. This was revealed in a recently concluded blood sample test conducted by a humanitarian society.

Gas exports boosting economic growth in Myanmar – report by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

A report by the International Monetary Fund has found that increased gas exports are boosting economic growth in Myanmar, the Financial Times reported.

Burma to invite Bangladesh to special industrial zone in Arakan by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Burma is expected to invite Bangladesh to invest in the "special industrial zone" that is to be set up by the military government in Arakan State, a local news journal reported on Tuesday.

Refugee arrested by Bangladeshi police by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

A refugee was arrested by Bangladeshi police from a Burmese refugee camp on suspicion of being involved in a murder on October 6, said a refugee requesting anonymity.

34 Arakanese Freedom Fighters to Face Trials in Calcutta by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

34 Arakanese freedom fighters, who were arrested by Indian authorities in 1998, were transferred on Tuesday to Port Blair Central Jail from a special detention center that had been opened for them by the authorities, according to reports.

Chin activist to campaign for Burma in AICC by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Cheery Zahau said, "If my papers are approved by the President of the AICC, I will conduct a signature campaign for an open letter to the Prime Minister of India. I will also request the congregation to offer prayers for Burma."

US Dollars seized from Burmese migrant in Aizawl by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

The anti-smuggling squad of the Mizoram Customs department seized US $ 3,30,400 from a Burmese migrant in Aizawl on Friday.

Myanmar wants price re-negotiations on gas bids by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

Myanmar has put in abeyance bids received from India, China, South Korea and Thailand for sale of gas, as it had not found prices offered by these countries attractive enough.

India 'armed' Myanmar ready for offensive against NE UGs by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

With the Governments of India and Myanmar agreeing to a deal to launch a major offensive against rebel outfits of the North Eastern region of India, official processes to begin the onslaught had been expedited.

VPDC chairman arrested in bank robbery case by admin — last modified 2008-11-12 10:56

A Village Peace and Development Council (VPDC) Chairman was arrested on charges of robbing a bank by the authorities in Falam Town, Chin State, Myanmar in the first week of this month.

People demand armed burglar be handed over to Myanmar by admin —