Myanmar News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Myanmar welcomes Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for peace and meditation
Yangon, February 10: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's meditation session in Yangon received an overwhelming response, with over 1,500 attendees, including Myanmar cabinet members, gathering at the National Theatre to hear the spiritual leader and head of the Art of Living.
Thailand receives 61 foreign victims of human trafficking, including Indians, from Myanmar
Bangkok, Feb 7: Thai authorities have received 61 foreign nationals, including over a dozen Indians, believed to be victims of human trafficking and scam operations in Myanmar, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
Myanmar seizes over 88 tonnes of illegal timbers, 200,000 stimulant tablets
Yangon, Feb 6: Myanmar authorities have seized over 88 tonnes of illegal timbers across the country in a week, local media reported on Thursday.
Govt determined to fence India-Myanmar border along Manipur: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Feb 1: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday reiterated that his government with the help of the Centre is fully determined to fence the India-Myanmar borders along the state and prevent immigrants from across the border besides identifying new migrants.
MoS Margherita meets Ambassadors of Thailand, Myanmar and Dominican Republic
New Delhi, January 28: Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita held meetings with Ambassadors of Thailand, Myanmar and Dominican Republic as they are completing their tenure in India.
Naga body in Manipur to oppose India-Myanmar border fencing
Imphal/Aizawl, Jan 27: The United Naga Council (UNC) on Monday reiterated its opposition to the border fencing along the India-Myanmar border.
MoS Margherita meets Ambassadors of Chile, Myanmar
New Delhi, January 27: Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with the Ambassador of Chile, Juan Angulo and He also held a meeting with the Ambassador of Myanmar to India, Zaw Oo. He noted that the discussions were held on the matters of mutual interest and to strengthen partnerships.
Manipur on alert to prevent infiltrators from B'desh: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 23: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday said that the state on its eastern side has been facing illegal infiltration problems from Myanmar, adding an alert is also being maintained in the state's western as well as southern regions to block the illegal entry of people from the neighbouring country.
Nagaland govt again urges Centre to review Indo-Myanmar cross border movement system & PAP
Kohima, Jan 22: Nagaland government on Wednesday once again urged the Centre to review its decision on the cross-border movement along the India-Myanmar border and re-imposition of the Protected Area Permit (PAP).
20 kg of Ice, over 300,000 stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar
Yangon, Jan 21: Myanmar's authorities have seized 20 kg of Ice (methamphetamine) and 366,000 stimulant tablets in the Yangon region, the state-run media reported on Tuesday, citing police sources.
Myanmar Military, armed group signs ceasfire agreement, says China
Beijing, January 20: The Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) signed a formal ceasefire agreement, which came into effect on Saturday, halting the constant fighting, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday as reported by Xinhua.
Sanctuary brings hope to stray animals in Myanmar
Yangon, Jan 19: The Golden Heart disabled animals rescue shelter, founded in January 2014 by Hnin Si Myint, was a sanctuary for stray animals across the country on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar.
ASEAN members steadfast in efforts to restore peace, stability in Myanmar: Malaysian FM
Langkawi, Jan 19: Working toward restoring peace and stability in Myanmar remains a top priority for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said here on Sunday.
Myanmar: Agriculture project benefits over 5,000 farmers
Yangon, Jan 19: Myanmar's Agriculture and Rural Development Loan Project has disbursed over 247 billion kyats (about 117.61 million U.S. dollars) in financial assistance as of 2024, benefiting 5,816 farmers, the state-run Myanmar Radio and Television reported on Sunday.
Manipur Governor discusses state's situation with HM Amit Shah
New Delhi/Imphal, Jan 18: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed the prevailing situation in the state, officials said.
Myanmar: Indian envoy reviews Kaladan Project operations in Sittwe
Yangon, January 17: Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, reviewed the operations of the Kaladan Project at the Sittwe Port in Myanmar's Rakhine province on January 16-17.
Top Assam Rifles officer apprises Mizoram Guv, CM on India-Myanmar border
Aizawl, Jan 17: A top Assam Rifles officer met Mizoram Governor, Chief Minister and other senior officials and discussed the prevailing situation along the India-Myanmar border, officials said on Friday.
Ethiopia repatriates 33,000 nationals over 6 months: Spokesperson
Addis Ababa, Jan 17: The Ethiopian government has repatriated about 33,000 nationals facing dire conditions in various foreign countries over the past six months, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
Two Myanmar nationals held in Mizoram with huge haul of foreign currency
Aizawl, Jan 12: Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police apprehended two Myanmar nationals attempting to smuggle a significant amount of foreign currency, totalling the equivalent of over Rs 1.48 crore in Mizoram's Siaha District, officials said on Sunday.
Myanmar military air attack in Rakhine State kills over 40, destroys 500 homes: UN
Naypyidaw, January 11: Over 40 people, including women and children were killed in air attacks by Myanmar's military in the western state of Rakhine this week, AL Jazeera reported citing a United Nations' statement.
NRI from Rajasthan Dr Ramnivas, who teaches Sanskrit to monks in Myanmar, awarded by Prez Murmu
Jaipur, Jan 10: In a proud moment for Rajasthan, Dr Ramnivas, an NRI from the state based in Myanmar, has been bestowed with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025 by President Droupadi Murmu in Bhubaneswar.
Manipur Governor visits India-Myanmar border, reviews border fencing work
Imphal, Jan 10: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday visited Moreh town, along the India-Myanmar border, and took stock of the overall functioning of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) and ongoing border fencing work.
Myanmar pardons around 6,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day
Yangon, Jan 4: Myanmar's State Administration Council on Saturday pardoned approximately 6,000 prisoners to mark the country's 77th Independence Day anniversary, according to the council's orders.