November

Coast Guard apprehends 13 Myanmarese Poachers by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:50

The operation was launched on Monday by Indian Coast Guard with Andaman and Nicobar Command and local police after a tip-off.

Export-import trade activities grounded Joint Study Group under CS studies modalities to improve Indo-Myanmar trade by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:50

With the export and import activities in the Indo-Myanmar trade coming to a grinding halt, a Joint Study Group headed by the Chief Secretary has started studying the modalities of improving the border trade,

NORTH by NORTH EAST by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:49

Roadmap for ManiAs Mani Shankar Aiyar takes over his new portfolio at the ministry for the development of the north eastern region (DoNER), we join others in wishing him well in his assignment and the knowledge that he will bring to his charge the energy,

3 ULFA rebels held, smuggled arms seized by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:49

Police in Assam on Tuesday made one of the biggest arms seizures by arresting three dreaded rebels of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) while trying to smuggle in weapons and explosives from Bangladesh.

NESO to focus on peace and development by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:49

He said the issue of construction of tri-nation gas pipeline that will originate from Myanmar and pass through Mizoram and Tripura would also come up for discussion.

NE States moot strategy to fight terrorism by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:49

Northeast, wedged between Bangladesh, Bhutan, China and Myanmar, is home to more than 30-odd rebel armies with demands ranging from secession to greater autonomy and the right to self-determination. More than 50,000 people have lost their lives to insurgency in the northeast since India's Independence in 1947.

Growing threat of terror in Northeast by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:49

In the northeast (NE), there is a growing threat from terrorist networks that are busy strengthening themselves in our immediate neighbours like Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Burmese rebels produced in Calcutta High Court by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:49

A group of 34 rebels from Burma's Arakan state arrested by the Indian Navy in 1998 were produced in Calcutta High Court, India on Wednesday.

Mandalay NLD set to test junta's rule of law by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:49

To test the Burmese military junta's purported rule of law, members of Burma's main political opposition party, the National League for Democracy, Mandalay branch, will file a complaint regarding the alleged spraying of paint on a party signboard.

NESO reiterates support to anti-pipeline project campaign by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:49

Students in India's northeastern states have reiterated their support to the campaign against the proposed pipeline project that will connect Burma's western coast to Kolkata for importing gas from military-ruled Burma to India.

NE states to share intelligence inputs by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:48

Army engaged in counter-insurgency in the region on Wednesday converged in Guwahati to work out a joint strategy to tackle the menace of terrorism, upsurge of imported fundamentalists, arms and drug trafficking in the region that has long borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and China.

Economists opine on border trade by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:48

Indian economists in the Indo-Myanmar border areas are for defining the 'Look East’ policy in its entirety and want it to be crystallized into specific action programmes so that it does not remain a mere policy statement or an attractive slogan.

NESO reiterates support to anti-pipeline project campaign by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:48

Students in India's northeastern states have reiterated their support to the campaign against the proposed pipeline project that will connect Burma's western coast to Kolkata for importing gas from military-ruled Burma to India.

More camps and soldiers following attack on Burma Army by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:48

Meanwhile, people, residing in nearby Meihwah village, are apprehensive that they may be forced into labour for constructing the army camps.

India restarts free trade talks with Bimstec by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:48

After months of inaction, negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Bimstec countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand) have restarted with meetings taking place both at the official and business level in Bangkok this week.

Assam chief minister for reopening Stilwell Road by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:47

The Stilwell Road, starting in Ledo in Assam snakes through the Pangsau pass in Burma and reaches Kunming in the Yunnan province of South China. It is being viewed as a means to boost trade between India and South East Asian countries. The 1,726-kilometre road, which was initially known as Ledo Road,

Timber trade by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:47

A joint meeting of the represen-tatives of India and Myanmar today agreed that the Kitply agents of India would take teak and other timbers now being kept at Moreh.

Nagaland takes a leaf out of Manipur’s book by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:47

Nagaland, another northeastern state in India has joined the race in boosting trade between India and Burma. Following in the footsteps of Manipur it has expressed keen interest in promoting trade between villages of the two countries through Pangsa, a tiny border hill town.

Villagers to relocate within deadline by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:47

I don’t want to stay at the new place. Instead, I would rather move to a nearby village or Mizoram state of India,” a villager from Tluanram village told Khonumthung.

Debating carrots and sticks for Myanmar by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:47

Others, such as Myanmar watcher Hauswedell, disagree. "If you would ask Myanmar's neighbors India, Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand and China whether they see Myanmar as a threat, they would not affirm this. Rather, India, China and Thailand compete for the country's raw materials and resources and refrain from criticizing Myanmar."

India restarts free trade talks with Bimstec by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:47

After months of inaction, negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Bimstec countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand) have restarted with meetings taking place both at the official and business level in Bangkok this week.

Arrested car thieves had Burma link by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:47

The police suspect that the gang used to smuggle stolen cars into Burma through the porous Moreh-Tamu international border.

NESO to pressurise Centre for NE devt by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:47

The resource persons and guest numbering 14 discussed ‘ India’s Look East Policy’, ‘Shwe Gas pipeline project’, ‘Impacts of dams in NE’, ‘Education policy in response to India’s Look East Policy’, ‘ Indo-Myanmar relation and current political situation in Myanmar vis-a-vis Shwe gas pipeline’, etc.

ALTSEAN finds Mizo-Burmese relationship intriguing by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:00

The Burmese in Mizoram lead safer lives when compared to Burmese migrants in Thailand, who live a precarious existence. Migrant workers, and refugees are constantly subjected to bribery, and trafficking among other harassment .

Public fleeced for fencing army camps on Indo–Burma border by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:00

“Whenever a change over in battalions occurs in our village, we become the victims. We have to work for and pay them. As nobody dares to defy the orders, we keep doing whatever they ask,” said a villager from Thang Tlang Township.

Asian seminar by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:00

The Centre for Myanmar Studies, Manipur University would be organising a three-day Asian seminar on the land and people of Myanmar starting from December 6.

Price of Burmese currency drops in Indo-Burma border by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:59

The price of Burmese currency has dropped in the Indo-Burma border after Mizoram customs officials seized over US $ 3 million in Mizoram state, India last week.

NE states to share intelligence inputs by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:59

The militancy hit North Eastern states have woke up to the need for institutionalized operational coordination and better intelligence sharing among state police forces of the region to tackle the menace.

AICC urges PM to work for democracy in Burma by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:59

For the first time, the All India Christian Council sent an open letter to the Prime Minister of India urging him to review the country’s policy towards Burma and support democratization of the military-ruled country.

Angelina meets Afghan & Myanmarese refugees in Delhi by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:59

The woman, one of the 1,750 refugees from Myanmar, told Jolie that they fled after her husband was arrested by the military government in Myanmar, a press statement issued by UNHCR said.

Jolie praises India for giving shelter to refugees by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:59

"The wonderful thing that I have learned since I have been in India is there are many needs for your own people and yet you have all been so gracious and been so open to many refugees over the years," she said.

Government considering Myanmar gas pipeline via Tripura by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:58

The central government is considering a proposal by Tripura to lay a sub-line to link the planned India-Myanmar gas pipeline for transporting natural gas.

“Appoint interpreter for Burmese on trial”: Court by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:58

The defence counsel, Madhab Sanyal prayed for the appointment of an interpreter with no links to the Burmese embassy.

Why I remain wary of China by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:58

I then went through all the pre-1962 source files in order to understand how the IB's sources in North Burma had missed this. In those days, whatever roads were there in the Kachin State and the Burma Naga Hills had been blown up by the anti-Rangoon insurgents.

Exiled Burmese urge India to rethink its Burma policy by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:58

Member of Parliament from Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party, National League for Democracy (NLD), Dr Tint Swe urged the Indian government to change its stance towards the military regime and instead support the Burmese people for restoration of democracy in his country.

“HC asks Govt. to explain why keeping 338 Burmese citizens in Jail not illegal” by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:58

A High Court (HC) of Bangladesh division bench yesterday issued a rule on four Government officials asking them to clarify why confinement of 338 Burmese Citizens in Cox`s Bazar Jail will not be declared illegal, according to official report.

Indian Planning Commission for opening NE border trade by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:58

The Deputy Chairman of the Indian Planning Commission, Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia said that India should convince the governments of neighbouring countries to open up border trade in the north eastern part of the country.

Andaman Murder Mystery by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:58

Indian military intelligence has used insurgents to spy on Chinese naval activity near the Burmese coast for several years.

Andaman Murder Mystery by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:58

Indian military intelligence has used insurgents to spy on Chinese naval activity near the Burmese coast for several years.

Gas campaigners to agitate against Korea and India by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:58

Anti-Shwe Gas activists from16 countries including United Kingdom, Philippine, East Timor, India, and Korea will protest against South Korea's Daewoo Company, India's state owned company Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on November 15.

Earthquake rocks Mizoram by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:57

Quoting the Seismological Observatory reading here, Lallenmawia said that the epicentre of the quake was latitude degree 24.57 and longtitude degree 94.5 (at the Indo-Myanmar border area).

Burmese owned gold shops increase in Mizoram by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:57

"Working in a gold shop is more respectable and comfortable than working in other shops. There is no loss involved. The owner and workers profit from all sales. The job is easy and can be done even sitting," a Burmese goldsmith said.

TPDC authorities raise funds in Falam, Chin state by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:57

Mr. Zaw Win Hte, TPDC Chairman of Falam has issued directives to collect Kyat 100 (Burma currency) from each household in villages in Falam township, Chin state.

Burma at India Social Forum by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:57

"Unless Burmese groups show support to Indian groups, it is impossible to mobilize the Indian people to support the Burmese cause," Jaya said.

Myanmar in transition by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:57

New Delhi has, however, been able to contain these challenges with some success. This is because the Myanmar Government has extended cooperation to India in dealing with insurgent groups being infiltrated into our North-East, through Myanmar territory.

Ancient Silk Route to be replaced by Trans-Asian Railway Network by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:57

TAR members are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Burma (Myanmar), Nepal, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

Aussie company wins Burma oil deal by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:57

But their effect has been weakened because energy-hungry neighbours such as China, India and Thailand are spending billions of dollars for a share of Burma's vast energy

Australian co. to explore oil, gas off Myanmar coast by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:57

Foreign oil companies engaged in the oil and gas sector mainly include those from Australia, Britain, Canada, China, Indonesia, India, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand.

Indo-Myanmar international border to be fenced by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:57

State home department sources here today said recently three-member Indian delegations of Ministry of Home Affairs have visited the border areas to oversee the proposed border fencing along the Indo-Myanmar region.

Two Chins killed in accident in Mizoram by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 16:56

Two Chin migrants were killed in a truck accident around 1 a.m. yesterday in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram.

Arakan underground and SPDC block border Road by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:12

Captain Khai Myo Min, of the Arakan Liberation Party (ALP) said, "I don't know about it at all. We have not got any information from the border."

Indian air chief visiting Myanmar by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:12

Analysts here pointed out that given the fact Tyagi would be spending five days in a country that is largely shunned by the international community, showed there was much more than 'goodwill' involved in the visit, given the fact that New Delhi and Yangon have steadily been increasing their economic and military engagement over the past few years.

Tyagi in Myanmar to push arms offer by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:42

As Chinese President Hu Jintao and PM Manmohan Singh talk bilateral trade and border peace in the Capital, Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi has embarked on a three-day visit to Myanmar, Beijing’s close ally in the Bay of Bengal. He will push ahead the arms offers made almost two years ago by his predecessor Air Chief Marshal S Krishnaswamy in November 2004

North-East pitch for Myanmar gas pipeline by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:12

The North-Eastern States have asked the Petroleum Ministry to route the proposed gas pipeline from Myanmar to India through the region. Speaking to newspersons after meeting the Petroleum Minister, Mr Murli Deora, Assam's Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr Pradyut Bordoloi, said "re-routing the pipeline through the North-Eastern States will bring development and prosperity to the region."

Junta orders closure and destruction of orphan school by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:12

"Tin Hlah, Commander of Tactical Command told us that if we don't close the school we are likely to face arrest. That's why we closed it," said a Christian pastor.

Strict night curfew for errant youths in Tahan by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:12

The Peace and Development council of Tahan, Sagaing Division, imposed night curfew since September to check youth delinquents. The exercise has become stricter from early November. The council and the military authorities are to take sterner steps as more crimes are usually reported during Christmas and New Year.

Strict night curfew for errant youths in Tahan by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:42

The Peace and Development council of Tahan, Sagaing Division, imposed night curfew since September to check youth delinquents. The exercise has become stricter from early November. The council and the military authorities are to take sterner steps as more crimes are usually reported during Christmas and New Year.

Strict night curfew for errant youths in Tahan by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:43

The Peace and Development council of Tahan, Sagaing Division, imposed night curfew since September to check youth delinquents. The exercise has become stricter from early November. The council and the military authorities are to take sterner steps as more crimes are usually reported during Christmas and New Year.

Strict night curfew for errant youths in Tahan by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:43

The Peace and Development council of Tahan, Sagaing Division, imposed night curfew since September to check youth delinquents. The exercise has become stricter from early November. The council and the military authorities are to take sterner steps as more crimes are usually reported during Christmas and New Year.

India-Burma trade hub at a standstill by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:43

Border trade in Moreh, the only trade hub between Burma and India in the northeast, has been severely hit by an indefinite blockade. It is cut off from the rest of the Indian cities The blockade imposed by various pressure groups over the past seven days has led to transporters refusing to ply on the Manipur sector of National Highway 39 (the Indo-Burma route).

NE states for Myanmar-India gas pipeline by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:46

All the NE Commerce Ministers had discussed the proposed gas-pipeline issue with Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora in New Delhi recently.

Crowds going gaga over Burmese rubies at trade fair by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:46

Tens of thousands of treasure hunters and jewellery connoisseurs are heading towards the sprawling Hall Number 12 where exhibitors from Myanmar have displayed an exquisite range of necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and other such items.

Bus service suspended by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:46

Following a huge monetary demand made by one Vicky from the owners of buses plying along Burma-Sugnu road, bus service along the route has been suspended.

Police loots money from villagers on way to market by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:45

As if extortion was not enough the police in Burma have now begun to loot money from unsuspecting people. Police personnel snatched money from villagers who were on their way to the market on market-day in Buthidaung Township, Arakan State.

NE states for Myanmar-India gas pipeline by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:45

State Commerce and Industry Minister Aicchinga today said the concerned Ministers of NE states are of the opinion that rerouting the pipeline through the North-Eastern states will bring development and prosperity to the region.

U.S. losing its foothold in repressive Burma Gas finds, China's patronage helping junta entrenches by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:45

India, thirsty for energy to fuel its own fast-growing economy, sees Burma as a place where it needs to contain China. In the late 1990s, democratic India switched its policy toward Burma from antagonism to friendship.

India-Burma trade hub at a standstill by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:45

Border trade in Moreh, the only trade hub between Burma and India in the northeast, has been severely hit by an indefinite blockade. It is cut off from the rest of the Indian cities The blockade imposed by various pressure groups over the past seven days has led to transporters refusing to ply on the Manipur sector of National Highway 39 (the Indo-Burma route).

Arakan Rebel destroys SPDC army camp by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:45

In a surprise attack the Arakan Liberation Party’s (ALP) armed wing opened fire and burnt down an army camp of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) located on the Indo-Mayanmar border on October 22, 2006.

Indian trade delegation to Burma by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:44

"To facilitate the visit of Indian traders we have sent a list of 18 members including a few officials to the Myanmarnese(Burmese) authorities for clearance from Yangon," W. Nabachandra, President of the Indo-Myanmar Traders' Union said.

Burma Army intrudes into Indian border villages by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:44

Surprising as it may sound troops of the Burmese Army in mufti are known to encroach into Indian border villages to flush out insurgents operating from India.

Indian goodwill delegation winds up visit by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:41

Later, the Indian goodwill delegation left here by air for home in the evening. Before the departure, at the lounge of the airport, Yangon Division PDC Chairman Yangon Command Commander Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win presented an album and a VCD on the goodwill visit to the Indian Air Chief Marshal.

Chin rebel arrested by Indian Army by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:41

The Indian Army’s Battalion No. 41 arrested a member of the Kumi Patriotic Army (KPA) in Mizoram on November 14, 2006.

Western Command Commander Arrives at Border to Inspect Model Villages by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:41

A source said he has also met with some model villagers who have recently arrived at their new homes from Burma proper. According to reports, 112 new settler families from Burma proper arrived at three model villages in northern Arakan State on 2 November, 2006.

Government employees to plant Jetropha by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:41

Government employees in Chin state Myanmar have been ordered to plant Jetropha in allotted areas. Labour wages for working in the plantations will range between Kyat 2000 to 3000.

Indo-Myanmar boundary meeting by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:40

A four-day Sixth Indo-Myanmar official level talk on survey of border pillars along the international border between the two countries will be held at New Delhi starting from November 27.

Sixth Indo-Burmese director of survey level talks begin by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:40

A junior officer in the Ministry of External Affairs told Mizzima that the meeting will review issues related to border pillars along the northeastern Indian states of Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram with Burma.

Another Indo-Myanmar director level meeting on Dec 8 and 9 at Moreh by admin — last modified 2008-07-01 17:40

A two-day Indo-Myanmar directors level meeting to discuss the joint inspection, repair, restoration and reconstruction of boundary pillars is schedule to be held at Moreh on December 8 and 9.