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Assam Rifles recovers heroin worth over Rs 10 crore from Indo-Myanmar border

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Imphal: Troops of 43 Assam Rifles seized 2.7 kg of heroin powder worth around Rs 10.7 crore in the international market from a forest area bordering Myanmar. An official source said that the troops recovered the illegal drugs from the … Continue reading →

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Repeal AFSPA, but How?

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The year was 1997. I was in the seventh standard. And it happened on my way to school. It should have been around 9 am (as our school starts at 9:30 am). I had only walked a few metres when … Continue reading →

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Wanton act of killing under the draconian AFSPA

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This article was written on December 6 by the author. By the time I finish writing this article, the funeral service of the 14 innocent lives killed in the senseless hands of the Indian armed forces under the guise of … Continue reading →

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Ex-gratia announced for Mon victims

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Kohima: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the family of each victim of Mon district incident by the State Government of Nagaland. Rio also informed that the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah … Continue reading →

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SDSA observes Candle-Light Vigil and Prayer Session in honour of deceased Nagas in Oting, Mon

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Senapati: The Senapati District Students Association (SDSA) and its federating units observed Candle-Light Vigil and Prayer Session in honour of 13 deceased who were killed by the security forces on December 4. In a directive issued by Kegwayhun Tep, President … Continue reading →

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Seven Oting villagers allegedly killed in Assam Rifles ambush in Nagaland

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Mon: In an unconfirmed report coming out of Mon Sadar Circle of Mon district in Nagaland, at least seven Oting villagers were allegedly shot dead by Assam Rifles in an ambush on Saturday evening around 4 pm. Sources said that … Continue reading →

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Ukhrul celebrates 1st Hunphun Chumpha Festival after many decades

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Ukhrul: The 1st Hunphun Chumpha (post harvest) festival cum fete was inaugurated by chief guest Himani Chawla, wife of Rahul Chawla, town commander 35th Assam Riffles Ukhrul on Friday at AR recruitment ground, Wino bazaar, Ukhrul. The festival was organized … Continue reading →

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Police recover IED, 20 lathod bombs from two separate places in Manipur

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Imphal: An IED (Improvised Explosive Device) and as many as 20 lathod bombs were recovered by police from two different places in Manipur on Sunday. Police said that the IED fitted with a mobile phone handset was intercepted by police … Continue reading →

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CM N Biren pays befitting tribute to AR martyred soldiers and family

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Imphal: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh led others in paying last respect to the martyrs who were killed in an ambush at Sehkan village, Singhat Sub-Division, Churachandpur district yesterday. The Chief Minister led top police and military officers in laying … Continue reading →

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Assam Rifles officer, wife, son among seven killed in deadly ambush by suspected rebels in Manipur

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Commanding officer (CO) of 46 Assam Rifles, his wife and son were among seven killed in a deadly ambush laid by suspected rebels in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Saturday morning, according to police. Meanwhile, many including Manipur Governor La Ganesan and … Continue reading →

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