December

Myanmar national gets new liver - and life - in Delhi by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:02

"When I came to India one-and-a-half months ago, I could not take any solid food. The pain was acute and I was suffering from psychological trauma as doctors had told me that my life may not last beyond six months," Yacoob told IANS.

Burmese smugglers kill BDR soldier by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:53

"We were about to search the boat when it sped off at high speed. Their boat engine was so good we could not catch up with them. Our soldiers fired at them but they did not stop," said a BDR officer on condition of anonymity.

Journey to homeland for Christmas by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:02

The majority Burmese migrants in Mizoram are Chin ethnic stock in Burma and are Christians. They saved money from their wages and have bought gifts and clothes for relatives back home in Burma.

Doing India’s Dirty Work by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:02

In Calcutta, Indian Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee told journalists he was hopeful the Burmese would succeed in knocking out the rebel strongholds.

Exim Bank's extends USD 20 mn to Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:05

The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has concluded an agreement with the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank extending a Line of Credit for USD 20 million,

No question of withdrawing AFSPA: Antony by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:03

The minister, in the presence of the Myanmar Chief of General Staff Gen Thura Shwe Man, flagged off 43 cars in the first ever Indo-Myanmar army car rally that would terminate in Taukkyan War Cemetary outside Yangon.

Two nationals of Myanmar killed in road accident by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:03

Two nationals of Myanmar, on a visit to the Buddhist places in India, were killed in a road accident near Methiapur village here today.

School Day 24: Burmese abroad by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:04

The ELT School is an English language school for Burmese refugees in India. Thousands of Chins fled Burma and now live in India

Asean Summit to Hear Proposal on Mediator Role in Burma by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:03

Roshan Jason, a spokesperson for the AIPMC, said that overall, meetings with the Philippines political establishment had been productive. “It is encouraging that you have people close to the [Asean] leaders that are keen on raising the [Burma] issue, solving the issue and highlighting it,” he said. “But my fear is always in Asean summits—it being a very diplomatic event—that the leaders will be cautious.”

Cross border Ops discussed by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:03

A top Myanmar military junta leader, General Thura Shwe Man, today held wide-ranging talks with Armed forces top brass seeking stepped up military assistance and discussing coordinated military operations on the Indo-Mynmar border.

Seminar on Burma to strengthen trade with India by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:03

"I hope the seminar will go a long way in further strengthening the existing relationship and augmentation of trade between India and Myanmar," Dr Sidhu said adding ,"it will lay a good foundation for further promotion of people to people contacts not only between Myanmar and Manipur but also north east India and ASEAN countries".

WLC celebrates second anniversary. by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:03

WLC plays an active role in anti-drug campaigns and advocates 'Women's Rights' in Chin society. The League publishes pamphlets in support of its anti-drug campaign and against women rights abuses.

Indo-Myanmar Army car rally tomorrow by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:00

The rally is being arranged to pay homage to the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the eastern theatre during the Second World War, and were laid to rest at Taukkyan War Cemetery 30 km off Yangon.

Shwe Mann in New Delhi by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

The visit of Burma's third most powerful man to India comes in the wake of the Indian Air Force Chief's visit to Rangoon when Chinese President Hu Jinto's came to India.

Expert team in Moreh to boost border trade by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

The setting up of an 'Integrated Composite Check post' in Moreh border town, at a cost of Rs.16.74 crore is now under the scanner by a three-member team of top level Indian experts. The team which arrived in Manipur from New Delhi comprises an economist, an infrastructure specialist and a planner.

India, Myanmar car rally skirts history, Aung San Suu Kyi –Ed Lane by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

The armies of India and Myanmar pushed aside talk of detained Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi Tuesday as they launched a three-week car rally to Yangon -- in sports utility vehicles from sponsor General Motors.

AIDS prevention educators receive national award by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

The Samaritan Society of Mizoram devoted to the cause of prevention of the spread of HIV/AIDS among Burmese migrants has been awarded the "UNAIDS CIVIL SOCIETY AWARD 2006", India's National Award on World AIDS day for its outstanding work.

Back from the dead: the Myanmese HIV victims finding hope in India by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

24-year-old Myanmese Mary Lun was carried across the border and into the Aids hospice of Churachandpur in northeast India in March, she weighed a mere 24kg and was all but dead.

India, China, Russia mull oil pipeline by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

An oil pipeline running from resource-rich Russia to energy-hungry India and China is under "active consideration", an industry expert has said.

Chin youths being forced to serve army by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

Young people in Chin state, Burma are being arrested by the military authorities to be recruited as soldiers since November.

Myanmar to use Indian military aid against civilians: rights group by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned Wednesday that India was offering military aid to Myanmar's military junta that Yangon will likely use it against civilians as it battles ethnic insurgents. The New York-based rights group said India's air force chief, Marshal SP Tyagi, offered a multimillion dollar military aid package last month during a visit to Myanmar, which has been ruled by the military since 1962.

Text of report by Norway-based Burmese Democratic Voice of Burma on 5 December by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

No, No, No, No, No! No, No, don't do that.

Interview with CBI SP Alok K. Sahay on 34 Burmese on trial by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

Retd. Col. B J S Grewal is said to be involved in this case. So is he to be questioned?

Indian, Singapore firms sign Myanmar energy deals by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

Myanmar's national petroleum company and Indian and Singaporean firms have signed a deal to search for off-shore oil and gas in the military-ruled Southeast Asian nation, official media said on Friday.

Poppy business booms in western Burma by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

The sale of raw opium grown in Cikha sub-township, 30 kilometres from Behiang, a border village between Manipur, India and Tedim Township, Chin State is on the rise.

Indo-Myanmar directors of survey level talk from today by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:57

The Indian delegation comprises of director, Union ministry of external affairs, PGDC, Survey of India, Shillong, representatives from Union ministry of external affairs, home affairs and defense, director, Boundary Survey of India, New Delhi and other officials of India.

India, Myanmar discuss possible joint army exercises by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:53

India and Myanmar discussed possible joint military exercises, an Indian army official said Friday, a day after a human rights group slammed India for helping support Myanmar's repressive regime. Myanmar military chief of staff Gen. Thura Shwe Mann met with the head of the Indian army's eastern command, Lt. Gen. Arvind Sharma,

GAIL acquires stake in Myanmar exploration block by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:53

GAIL has signed the production sharing contract with Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprises on December 6 for Block A7 located in Rakhine offshore area, GAIL said in a release here.

India, Myanmar discuss possible joint army exercises by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:53

India and Myanmar discussed possible joint military exercises, an Indian army official said Friday, a day after a human rights group slammed India for helping support Myanmar's repressive regime. Myanmar military chief of staff Gen. Thura Shwe Mann met with the head of the Indian army's eastern command, Lt. Gen. Arvind Sharma,

Burma: Complicated issue for Indian intellect by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:53

"Many in India particularly, the foreign office and Defence Ministry look at Myanmar as a defence issue, a possible springboard for Chinese hegemony," adding, "In north-east India particularly, our mindset is conditioned by two great wars in our history, in which Manipur was a theatre of war".

First Kuki national seminar concluded on Indo-Burma by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:53

The three-day Kuki ethnic national seminar on reconciliation held in Moreh near on the Indo–Burma border was successfully concluded on December 2.

Sipang tournament amidst uncertain December by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:53

Burmese migrants, mostly weavers, goldsmiths and daily labourers, have limited space and time to play Sipang as the game is not popular in Mizoram. They reportedly practice and play in small spaces inside weaving centres and congested compounds.

North East CMs demand better infrastructure by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:52

Rio asked the central government to construct a highway along the Indo-Myanmar border, which would help open up the area for trade, economic development and act as a check on illegal trafficking of drugs and arms through the Golden Triangle.

Chin asylum seeker detained in India by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:55

A Chin asylum seeker Than Mang was arrested and detained in Tihar Jail in New Delhi by the Indian police when he went on a hunger strike in front of the UNHCR office.

Shwe Mann's 'Mission India' ends by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:52

It is believed that the Burmese General assured India, it would launch an operation to flush out India's north-east rebels sheltering in Burma. And it could be a "co-coordinated operation".

India, Myanmar to plug border holes by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:52

The Indian delegation was led by R N Nahak, director of the Survey of India, and the Myanmarese side was represented by U Kyaw Swe, head of the Myanmar survey department.

Human rights award for Chin Refugee Committee by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:52

A Malaysian non-government organization has honoured the Chin Refugee Committee (CRC) in Malaysia with the Suaram Human Rights award on December 8.

India plans rail link to Southeast Asia by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:52

India is aiming to establish a 350-km rail link with Myanmar, which will connect the country with the Southeast Asian countries and China.

IRB fire at Moreh youths by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:52

Moreh town wore a deserted look this evening at around 6.30 when IRB personnel who were on escort duty to the officials of Indo-Myanmar survey directors` level meeting stationed at Moreh trade centre fired several rounds responding to stoning by some youths.

Bus service planned from Manipur to Myanmar by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:51

"I was told the external affairs ministry is pursuing the matter and has discussed the proposal," Manipur Governor S.S. Sidhu said.

Agreements reached at Indo-Myanmar survey dept meet by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:51

The directors` level meeting between the survey departments of India and Myanmar on joint inspection, repair, restoration, reconstruction and maintenance of the boundary pillars on Indo-Myanmar boundary concluded today at the Moreh trade centre, with the two sides reaching agreement on a number of points.

India likely to raise UG camps issue in talks with Myanmar by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

India is likely to make a fresh demand before Myanmar for crackdown on North East insurgent groups operating from that country during the forthcoming visit of Myanmarese Home Minister Maj Gen Maung Oo here.

Does India’s Democracy in a cease under “Car Diplomacy”? by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

Indian leaders don’t feel always happy to announce vocally their new Look East policy honeymoon with Burma’s infamous military junta in Indian Parliament.

Myanmar delays decision on gas from biggest blocks by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

Three gas hungry neighbours -- India, China and Thailand -- have been bidding to buy gas from A-1 off the western coast of Rakhine through a pipeline, but the government has yet to make a final decision.

India to develop global railways corridors by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

"India is now following a policy of International Corridor. In the first step, it is trying to link India and Myanmar, 330km-odd between the two Railways. It will give us a link betwen India and South East Asian states including China",

People forced to pay for volleyball competition by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

People in Matupi Township, Chin State , Burma were forced to contribute money for a volleyball competition organized by the Tactical Commander.

GAIL buys 30% in Myanmar block by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

State-owned gas utility GAIL has acquired stake in Block A-7 in Myanmar. The company, as consortium partner along with Silver Wave Energy, has signed the production sharing contract with Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise on December 6 for the block located in Rakhine offshore area of Myanmar

India wary of Myanmar pulse imports by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

India is finding it difficult to negotiate imports of pulses from Myanmar as the market in the neighbouring country is dominated by private traders and no government agency is involved, an Indian government official told PTI.

Union Government asks Myanmar to act against militants operating in northeast by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

The Union Government is reported to have asked Myanmar to adopt a pro-active approach against anti-Indian militants of northeast operating from Myanmar,

Training in traditional midwifery for women by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:42

"Some women are not aware of the possibility of bleeding during pregnancy. The Chin’s traditionally believe that it cleans a new born child's face and they do not understand it could be signs of a miscarriage. That is the reason why we took into account these factors and gave this training,"

Burma to act against ‘negative elements’ hostile to India by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

This was decided at a meeting here on December 21 between Union Home Minister Mr. Shivraj Patil and his visiting Burmese counterpart Major General Maung Oo. According to Manipur Information Centre, New Delhi sources, the Home Affairs Minister of Burma came to India heading a four-member delegation on the invitation of Mr. Patil.

Myanmar assures India of action against militants by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

India has again asked Myanmar to flush out insurgents from camps in their territory. The issue figured at the home minister-level talks held here today, with Myanmar assuring that it would take action against anti-India activity taking place from its territory.

Burmese Day by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:54

Tamu, (A Myanmar Border town with India). The town is restricted to the foreign travelers due to the occasionally outbreak of robbery. This has become a story for the present generation because the Myanmar regime managed to incorporate all the arms group to the legal fold.

Myanmar engages Khaplang faction by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

"A brigade of the Myanmarese Army equipped with heavy weapons has launched the assault targeting our cadres since last three days although there have been no reports of any casualties on our side so far,"

The Burmese people deserve our support by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 18:48

December 21, 2006: Myanmar is the best example of what can go wrong when authoritarian leaders spearhead economic development.