Category Archives: Myanmar

Sanatani Hindus in Myanmar celebrate Durga Puja

Posted on October 23, 2023 - 1:16pm by UT News Service
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Nava Thakuria Thousands of Hindu families in Buddhist majority Myanmar (also known as Burma or Brahmadesh) have organised the Sharadotsav (autumn festival) to worship Mother Goddess Durga with great enthusiasm amidst limited resources. The Sanatani Hindu people in Yangon (formerly … Continue reading →

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Myanmar national arrested in Mizoram again with Crystal Meth worth Rs 34

Posted on October 6, 2023 - 9:34pm by UT Desk
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Aizawl: Mizoram police has expressed concerns over rising cases of drugs smuggling in the state. The police yet again arrested another Myanmar national with huge catch of Crystal Meth weighing around 11.6 Kgs worth Rs. 34 Crores on October 4 … Continue reading →

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Screening of illegal immigrants along Myanmar border in full swing; biometric data of 236 people collected so far

Posted on August 28, 2023 - 3:10pm by UT Desk
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Imphal: Screening of illegal immigrants is being conducted rigorously along the Indo-Myanmar Border in Tengnoupal and Chandel Districts of Manipur. The initiative has been undertaken by Tengnoupal District Police, following strict directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the … Continue reading →

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212 Meitei people who fled from Moreh to Myanmar return home safely

Posted on August 19, 2023 - 5:24pm by UT Correspondent
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Imphal: Over 200 Meitei people who had fled from ethnic violence in Manipur which erupted on May 3 and sought refuge in Myanmar have been successfully brought back to Manipur with the assistance of the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and … Continue reading →

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77th Independence Day greetings: Yaruiwo (Chairman) NSCN

Posted on August 13, 2023 - 8:53pm by UT Desk
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My dear countrymen, I express my heartiest greetings in advance to you all Nagas across Nagalim on the eve of the 77′ Independence Day. Tomorrow is going to be a momentous occasion to remind us who we are as a … Continue reading →

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Crisis at Indian-Myanmar border sparks concerns over Indigenous Rights: a call for action at 16th session of UN EMRIP

Posted on July 18, 2023 - 10:36pm by UT Desk
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During the 16th session of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) being held at Geneva, Switzerland from July 17-21, Guangchunliu Gangmei of the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) delivered a joint statement on Agenda Item … Continue reading →

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50-year-old Maj Gen (Rtd.) Ang Mai elected as NSCN-K Chairman

Posted on July 3, 2023 - 2:19pm by UT Desk
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Dimapur: 50-year-old Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Ang Mai from Tangshang Region who was the personal Secretary of late S.S. Khaplang was unanimously elected as the Chairman of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K). The decision was taken in an emergency … Continue reading →

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Nagas in Myanmar condemns factional war; warns of non-cooperation, withdrawal of support

Posted on June 14, 2023 - 1:52pm by UT Desk
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The Eastern Naga people is saddened and disheartened after the recent peace and reconciliation mission initiated by Naga Students’ Organization, Naga Culture, Tradition and Literature Committee Center, Naga Baptist Convention, Eastern Naga Students’ Association and particularly the Konyak Union Myanmar … Continue reading →

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Global Naga Forum appeals Yung Aung led NSCN (K) cadre to end infighting

Posted on June 10, 2023 - 1:45pm by UT Desk
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Kohima, June 9: The Global Naga Forum (GNF) over news of the deadly infighting within the Yung Aung led NSCN (K) cadre, joining the KUM, NSO, ENSA, and the Naga Yuya has appealed to cease the violence and make peace … Continue reading →

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GNF sends relief materials to fire ravaged Naga village in Myanmar

Posted on May 26, 2023 - 12:43am by UT Desk
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Kohima: The Global Naga Forum in a statement said it has sent a relief mission to help the fire ravaged Naga village of Kaishan Lungchan village in Myanmar on Monday, May 22. According to GNF, a truckload of relief materials … Continue reading →

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