190 smugglers were caught in 2020, 53 this year. Assam Rifles officers say nature of Mizoram-Myanmar border and limited troop strength make operations a challenge.
With public anger mounting in Mizoram against attempts to thwart entry of Myanmar refugees, the govt issued another advisory, saying the previous letter had been 'misconstrued'.
Modi govt has called for the influx of Myanmar refugees to be checked. But Mizoram has repeatedly approached the Centre to reiterate that it can't be indifferent to their sufferings.
Gaining overland access to Indian Ocean through Myanmar is crucial for China’s geostrategic designs. Which means India can’t protest against coup too loudly.
Mizoram has been facing an influx of refugees from Myanmar since last one month amid military crackdown there following the February coup, which overthrew the ruling party.
In the letter to PM Modi, CM Zoramthanga said, the MHA advisory asking to prevent illegal immigration and ensuring deportation of the refugees, was not acceptable to his state.
Over the last month, retail urad prices have risen to Rs 130/kg from Rs 117/kg in Mumbai. The Delhi rate has gone up to Rs 123/kg from Rs 100/kg, while in Lucknow it is Rs 145/kg from Rs 113/kg.
MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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