Illegal migrants: Parl panel on citizenship for their effective deportation

Taking a serious concern over illegal Bangladeshi migrants residing across the country, the Parliamentary panel on Citizenship Amendment Bill has noted that the government needs to effectively address the deportation issue with a sense of urgency...

Military ties: Bangladeshi Army delegation arrives at Trishakti Corps

Aiming to further foster deeper collaboration among both the foot soldiers, a 20-member Bangladeshi army delegation on Wednesday arrived at Siliguri-headquartered Trishakti Corps of Indian Army. The delegation will stay here for 5-day, end...

131 gallantry awards to be given on 72nd Independence Day

President and Supreme Commander of the Indian armed forces Ram Nath Kovind has approved 131 gallantry awards to armed forces personnel and members of paramilitary forces on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day. The awards include one Kirt...

Assam Rifles rescues 3 sadhus from lynch mob in Assam

The Assam Rifles on Thursday rescued three sadhus when a mob of over 500 locals was about to lynch them at Mahur in Dima Hasao district of Assam. The locals had suspicion that they were child lifters.  Indian Army spokesperson Col Aman...

Sitharaman visits Myanmar border

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday visited forward posts of the Assam Rifles along the Indo-Myanmar Border. Ms Sitharaman, who arrived at Dimapur yesterday, continued her visit to Spear Corps Zone today. The minister was accompan...

Navy chief visits Mizoram, discuss state’s strategic importance

Indian Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Wednesday discussed strategic importance of Mizoram and issues relating to border management with Governor Lt Gen Nirbhay Sharma (Retd). He was on a 4-day visit to northeastern states including Manipur ...