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The Manipur government Saturday started the process of collecting biometric details all illegal Myanmar immigrants in the northeastern border state following the Union ministry of home affairs directive, a senior official said. “On instructions of the ministry of home affairs, Government of India, to complete the campaign for biometric capture of illegal Myanmar immigrants in the state of Manipur by September 2023, the government of Manipur has resumed its campaign for biometric capture of all illegal immigrants in the state from today (July 29)," joint secretary (home) Peter Salam, who is the state’s nodal officer, said in a press release. “The campaign will continue in all districts until biometric data of all illegal Myanmar immigrants in the state are successfully captured," it said.

Manipur's population and live for the most part in the hills surrounding the valley. The Kukis are represented by 10 legislators, including five BJP MLAs, in the 60-member Manipur Assembly. The Kuki People's Alliance (KPA), which is an ally of the ruling BJP government, has two MLAs.

Manipur government said that the Home Ministry has deputed a team from National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) who will be assisted by state government employees in the biometric capturing exercise. “A team of officials of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), deputed by the Ministry of Home Affairs for training and handholding of State Government Officers in this campaign, assisted the State Government officials in capturing biometric data of illegal immigrants at Foreigners' Detention Centre, Sajwa, Imphal East District today," a release from Manipur government said.

Manipur's Moreh which witnessed heavy firing between security forces and miscreants. A senior official in the state government said, «additional forces were rushed but women protesters blocked the movement of security forces after a report of alleged assault on two women. The state government is sending more forces as there are inputs that armed people from Myanmar have sneaked in.» Moreh, just 4 km to the west of Myanmar's largest border town Tamu, saw largescale violence on Wednesday and Thursday.

Manipur since the military junta recaptured power in neighbouring Myanmar in 2021. The total seizure of drugs in 2021 was nearly 3 tonnes, but it went up to over 10 tonnes in a year, according to Union home ministry data. The democratically elected National League for Democracy was deposed by Myanmar's military in February 2021.

Manipur and Mizoram –– have a completely divergent view on Myanmar refugees who have been entering their respective states. While the Manipur government has preferred to stick with the Union government’s diktat that state governments have no powers to grant refugee status to any foreigners, Mizoram has not stopped their influx into their state.

Manipur seeking refuge in Mizoram growing by the day, the age-old clamour for Zo unification and creation of Greater Mizoram is getting louder. The demand to unify the contiguous areas of Manipur, Assam and Tripura, where this community forms a sizeable chunk, is gathering pace, putting Mizoram CM Zoramthanga in a delicate spot.

Mizoram explosives, arms, and ammunition seizure case, according to a report published by the news agency ANI.  The arrested accused have been identified as J Rohlupuia (55), Henry Siangnuna (48), and C Laldinsaga (43), NIA said in an official statement.  The case pertains to the seizure of two pickup trucks, laden with explosives and firearms, from Kulikawn PS, Aizawl, Mizoram by the Assam Rifles Naka team of 2nd Bn AR in May 2022, the statement read, adding that the consignment consisted of 223 boxes of 200 sticks each, gunpowder, weapons.  NIA Spokesperson said that the three men were taken into custody by the NIA after raids at four locations in Mizoram -- two in Champhai district and one each in Aizawl and Lawngtlai districts -- on Monday. The raids were conducted at the houses of the suspects linked with pilferage and transportation of explosives and arms from Mizoram to Myanmar.

Manipur state government has a sought detailed report from Assam Rifles Authority to clarify on the facts as to how 718 Myanmar nationals were allowed to enter into India in Chandel district without proper travel documents. A report has been received that 718 fresh refugees have crossed Indo-Myanmar border (IMB) and entered New Lajang of Chandel District on Sunday due to the ongoing clashes at Khampat, Myanmar.

Manipur government has sought a detailed report from the Assam Rifles on the same. In a conversation with the Assam Rifles on Monday, Manipur chief secretary Vineet Joshi reminded the border guarding force that it has been instructed to take strict action to prevent Myanmar nationals' entry without any document into Manipur as per the central government's instructions.

₹8,200 crore). Sources said that the proposal was submitted to the commerce and industry ministry which was circulated for necessary scrutiny and approval from the ministry of heavy industries, the ministry of external affairs and the home ministry. It was discussed and decided not to approve the proposal, they said.

Mizoram Chief Minister and chief of the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) Zoramthanga on Monday said that the state government and the MNF party are not afraid of the NDA government at the centre. He said that the state government refused to push back refugees from Myanmar which came following the military Junta taking over the reign.

The Central Bank of army-ruled Myanmar will issue a new banknote worth twice as much as the current highest denomination

China is courting Myanmar, a neighbour critical to India’s Act East Policy with the junta Chief Gen Min Aung Hlaing expected to visit Beijing in September, a visit that will be closely watched in New Delhi. This will be the General’s first trip to Beijing since the February 2021 coup that brought him to power. While China has been pushing various infrastructure projects in Myanmar for access to the Bay of Bengal region, it has so far been hesitant to host the General.

Myanmar is all set to launch its first fully crypto-based banking institution, the Spring Development Bank, on July 22. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke more than two months of public silence over deadly ethnic clashes in India’s northeast, saying Thursday that the assaults of two women as they were being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur state were unforgivable.

Myanmar’s first entirely crypto-based banking institution has announced a soft launch for July 22 — a move that could see the country’s shadow government given greater access to financial services and funding.

digital payment systems and trade settlements, as well as strengthening cooperation in cyber security and prevention of transnational crimes." Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Don Pramudwinai, chaired the Retreat, which saw the participation of Foreign Ministers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. During the Retreat, the Ministers reached a consensus to conduct such gatherings on a regular basis, preferably in the first quarter of each year.

India has significantly improved its passport ranking by rising 5 spots from last years and is now ranked 80th in the latest Henley Passport Index. Owning to this, Indians can travel to 57 destinations completely visa free or visas on arrival arrangements.  However, it is to be noted here that India has scored poorly in mobility.

The largest reptile sanctuary in the US, based in Arizona, wants to import six gharials and mugger crocodiles from Tamil Nadu to help conserve these endangered species. As per a notification issued under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Phoenix Herpetological Society has requested permission from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

S Jaishankar on Monday met his counterparts from Nepal and Bangladesh here and agreed to work closely to implement the agenda of cooperation set out by the leaderships and exchanged views on regional issues. Jaishankar is here in the capital of Thailand and participated in the BIMSTEC retreat. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional grouping that comprises India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.