DRI seizes 833 kg gold worth Rs 405 cr in FY22, bulk originating from Myanmar During 2021-22, 160 cases of gold smuggling were detected. Gold weighing 833.07 kg valued at Rs 405 crore was seized… December 5, 2022 17:38 IST
Mizoram: NIA claims breakthrough with fresh arrest in connection with recovery of explosives Lalringsanga (54) was arrested on November 21 from Aizawl in connection with the case, a spokesperson of the federal agency… Updated: November 23, 2022 10:17 IST
Myanmar, food and energy security to be focus at ASEAN summit The ASEAN leaders as well as the dialogue partners are expected to focus on the growing violence in Myanmar, disputes… November 11, 2022 16:38 IST
Graft convictions extend Suu Kyi’s prison term to 26 years In the case decided Wednesday, Suu Kyi was accused of receiving a total of USD 550,000 in 2019 and 2020… October 12, 2022 15:11 IST
‘Held captive, forced to commit cyber fraud’ – Over 100 Indians rescued from fake job scam in Myanmar, Cambodia Indian workers were held captive and forced to commit cyber fraud. October 7, 2022 21:10 IST
Aung San Suu Kyi convicted again, Australian economist gets 3 years Suu Kyi received a three-year sentence after being tried and convicted with Turnell under the secrets law, said the official,… Updated: September 29, 2022 11:37 IST
Mizoram instructs Myanmar refugees not to purchase land or house without government permission The state government has so far provided Rs 380 lakh as relief to the Myanmar nationals, officials said. September 18, 2022 21:13 IST
Mizoram CM writes to PM Modi, says India should play vital role in bringing back peace in Myanmar The chief minister on Wednesday called on the prime minister in New Delhi and they discussed a wide range of… September 15, 2022 12:23 IST
Rohingya mark fifth anniversary of exodus to Bangladesh Bangladesh is hosting more than 1 million Rohingya refugees who fled from Myanmar over decades, including some 740,000 who crossed… August 25, 2022 12:48 IST
Can’t refuse refuge The imperative of a humanitarian response to the plight of the Rohingya and other refugees in India calls for a… August 23, 2022 04:00 IST
Myanmar’s economy fragile as fighting, inflation hit poor Opinions differ over the state of the economy, partly because of a lack of access to up-to-date information following the… July 21, 2022 15:24 IST
Firming up Bimstec: Colombo summit is an important step for regional cooperation For India, Bimstec is a compelling idea. Owing to the failures of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation—largely due… March 31, 2022 03:00 IST
Myanmar court postpones verdict for ousted leader Suu Kyi In October, Suu Kyi’s lawyers, who had been the sole source of information on the legal proceedings, were served with… November 30, 2021 11:28 IST
Myanmar army launches air strikes in Karen state, says group The Karen National Union (KNU), the armed ethnic group that controls the southeastern region, said fighter jets attacked Day Pu… March 27, 2021 22:04 IST
Myanmar coup: Police charges Aung San Suu Kyi, giving legal basis to detain her Myanmar coup: The charge — that Suu Kyi was in possession of illegally imported walkie talkies — came to light… February 3, 2021 19:48 IST
Myanmar’s military junta plans probe of last year’s election On Tuesday night, scores of people in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, honked car horns and banged on pots and pans… February 3, 2021 13:01 IST
Myanmar’s betel chewers swallowing hard at high prices The bright green betel leaves, as large as an adult palm, normally cost $1.80 to $2.50 per kilogram (2.2 pounds).… June 9, 2016 15:39 IST
No strike carried out in Myanmar against North East insurgents: Army Putting to rest reports of a surgical strike in Myanmar against rebels from the North East after an ambush killing… June 6, 2016 16:21 IST
Aung San Suu Kyi repeats history after 25 years in Myanmar Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) is on track for a repeat of its… November 10, 2015 19:22 IST
Myanmar party chief Shwe Mann ousted over ties to rivals, contentious bills: Minister Myanmar President Thein Sein sacked Shwe Mann as ruling party chairman this week because he supported controversial bills in parliament… August 16, 2015 13:04 IST
Myanmar VJ Day legendary warrior: Karen remember British World War II hero A group of World War II veterans from Myanmar’s ethnic Karen minority, most in their 90s, prayed and sang a… August 15, 2015 16:05 IST
As polls loom, Myanmar remembers independence hero on Martyr’s Day The Myanmar public got a glimpse into one of the country’s darkest moments on Sunday as visitors were given rare… July 20, 2015 06:40 IST
