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Shillong, Jul 15 (PTI) The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended 26 Bangladeshis near the international border in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district for entering India "without valid documents", officials said on Tuesday. Four persons were also nabbed for facilitating the illegal entry of the Bangladeshi nationals, they said. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, personnel of the 22nd Battalion intercepted three vehicles, travelling from Purakhasia to Barengapara along the state highway-12 near Matchokpara on Monday, an official said. "During checking, it was found that the Bangladeshi nationals were being assisted by Indian facilitators in an infiltration attempt. All individuals were taken to custody for questioning," he said. The number of Bangladeshi nationals, apprehended in Meghalaya in 2025 so far, has risen to at least 46, according to BSF data. Earlier this year, seven Bangladeshis were apprehended in East Khasi Hills, five in South Garo Hills, and four each in West Jaintia Hills and East Jaintia Hills. The BSF termed Monday's operation a major success in its ongoing efforts to curb cross-border crimes and infiltration along the India-Bangladesh frontier. "This operation reflects the unwavering vigilance and operational commitment of our personnel in safeguarding national security," a BSF spokesperson said. Further investigation is underway in collaboration with the Meghalaya Police, he added. PTI JOP BDC
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
A violent clash erupted on the Tripura border. Three Bangladeshi men were killed. Two Indian villagers sustained injuries. The incident occurred in a border village in Khowai district. The confrontation followed an alleged attack by the men on villagers. Police have recovered the bodies and are investigating the matter. Three Bangladeshi cattle lifters were hacked to death, while two Indian villagers sustained injuries during a clash between the two sides in a border village in Tripura's Khowai ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], January 14 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya apprehended four Bangladeshi Nationals and 3 Indian touts near the International Border. According to a statement from PRO BSF Meghalaya, on January 12, acting on specific intelligence, the vigilant troops of the 4 Battalion, BSF Meghalaya, successfully apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian nationals working as touts near the international border in the East Khasi Hills (EKH) District. "The four Bangladeshi nationals were attempting to cross into India illegally when they were intercepted ...Read More >
Shillong: The Meghalaya Government has requested the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to seek Bangladesh's consent for erecting border fencing closer to the International Boundary to secure a 40-km unfenced stretch, ensuring no villages are left outside the protected area, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said on Wednesday. He added that the state government has urged the MHA to negotiate with Bangladesh to allow fencing closer to the main border pillars, thereby safeguarding villages without compromising safety. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your ...Read More >
Agartala, Sept 27: Ahead of the five-day-long Durga Puja festivities beginning Sunday, heavy security arrangements have been put in place along Tripura's 856-km border with Bangladesh, officials said on Saturday. Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag said a series of meetings had been held with the Border Security Force (BSF) and other security agencies to further intensify vigil along the India-Bangladesh border. "BSF authorities have assured us that they will further strengthen security and vigilance along the border so that no untoward incident occurs in the villages along the f ...Read More >
India is yet to respond to the statement from Bangladesh. Dhaka has lodged a protest over the killing of three Bangladeshi nationals who had crossed the Indian border illegally. The three Bangladeshis were killed on Wednesday by an angry mob on suspicion of being cattle thieves in a border village called Bidyabil, in the Khowai district of Tripura. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh said, "The Government of Bangladesh strongly protests and condemns the brutal be ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday inaugurated the 11th edition of the India Maize Summit, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with (IIMR) Indian Institute of Maize Research. Speaking at event, Chouhan emphasized that 'Farmers' sewa is our mool mantra,' reaffirming the government's commitment to farmer-centric policies. He outlined a multi-pronged strategy to boost maize production, and increase farmer incomes, while ensuring environme ...Read More >
Tura, July 13: The Meghalaya Taekwondo Association (MTA) has begun preparations in full swing for the 39th National Games 2027, which will be hosted by the state. In this regard, the association convened a crucial General Body meeting on Saturday at Ringregittim in Tura.The meeting was attended by executive members representing various districts, including West Garo Hills, East Garo Hills, North Garo Hills, West Jaintia Hills, and East Khasi Hills. During the session, members engaged in detailed discussions on the selection process, including the age and weight categories, and the number of a ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 22 (PTI) The Trinamool Congress on Friday asked whether the Narendra Modi government was trying to eliminate corruption or the opposition by bringing the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025. The TMC claimed that the Bill, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more, is aimed at the opposition parties and leaders. Addressing a press conference here, TMC leader and senior minister Shashi Panja claimed that since the people are raising their voice ...Read More >
Shillong, Sep 16: The long-awaited reshuffle in the Conrad K. Sangma-led Meghalaya cabinet will take place on Tuesday, with the swearing-in of new ministers scheduled at Raj Bhavan at 5 pm. As many as eight sitting ministers are set to be dropped, and new faces are being inducted. Chief Minister Sangma met Governor Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar on Monday evening and submitted the list of legislators who would be inducted. From the ruling National People's Party (NPP), four ministers -- Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal, Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma, ...Read More >
Chennai: Preliminary investigations attribute the fire on the goods train near Tiruvallur to a possible spark from overhead electrical equipment (OHE) igniting fuel leaking from a derailed wagon.The incident paralysed services on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam route and left nearby residents engulfed in thick black smoke. The disruption left thousands of rail passengers stranded, many of whom were unable to get updates as railway helplines went unanswered for hours. The train carrying diesel from Chennai Harbour to Walajah Road Siding was exiting Tiruvallur station around 5.30am on Sunday, when a ...Read More >
MBOSE SSLC Toppers List 2026: Here is the list of students who scored perfect 100 per cent marks. MBOSE SSLC Class 10 Toppers 2026: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has released the list of highest scorers across subjects for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination 2026, with several students securing full marks in key subjects, including Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Computer Science. In Mathematics, 16 students achieved a perfect score of 100 mark ...Read More >
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station and 10 Rohingya migrants in the north Tripura district. These individuals were attempting to travel within India or enter Bangladesh illegally. The BSF intensified its vigil along the India-Bangladesh border during the festive season. The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura on Sunday apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals and 10 Rohingya migrants. A BSF Spokesman said that amid heightene ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 25 (ANI): Aloke Kumar Chakraborty, Inspector General, BSF Tripura Frontier, called on Governor of Tripura, Indrasena Reddy Nallu, at Raj Bhavan, Agartala, on Friday. During the meeting, the Governor was apprised of the prevailing security and operational scenario along the Indo-Bangladesh border, and of the various measures being undertaken by the BSF to ensure effective border management. The Hon'ble Governor deeply appreciated the commitment of the BSF in safeguarding the international border and ensuring the safety and security of the people of Tripura. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The Border Security Force (BSF) is studying the feasibility of releasing crocodiles and snakes in the "vulnerable" riverine gaps along the India-Bangladesh international border to curb illegal infiltration and cross-frontier crimes, officials said on Monday. The plan was discussed during a meeting at the force's headquarters in Delhi on February 9. Following this, field units along the 4,096-km front were asked to provide their opinion. According to data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), about 856 km of this frontier remains unfenced, owing to difficult g ...Read More >
Border Security Force (BSF) women personnel patrol along the borderline fence at the India-Bangladesh border in Golakganj, Dhubri district in India's Assam State on 26 May 2025AFP India has deported without trial to Bangladesh hundreds of people, officials from both sides said, drawing condemnation from activists and lawyers who call the recent expulsions illegal and based on ethnic profiling. New Delhi says the people deported are undocumented migrants. The Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long taken a hardline stance on immigration -- particularly those fro ...Read More >
Shillong: Meghalaya Police and other security forces have been carrying out joint checking operations to maintain law and order ahead of Independence Day, reports Manosh Das.All district police forces are maintaining a tight vigil, a a senior police officer said. The BSF, too, has launched 'Operation Alert', along the India-Bangladesh border, to ensure foolproof security. It is being carried out in close coordination with state police and other law enforcement agencies. "The operation involves intensified area domination, round-the-clock patrolling, surprise naka checks and riverine patrols to ...Read More >
Shillong, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The long-awaited reshuffle in the Conrad K. Sangma-led Meghalaya cabinet will take place on Tuesday, with the swearing-in of new ministers scheduled at Raj Bhavan at 5 p.m. As many as eight sitting ministers are set to be dropped, and new faces are being inducted. Chief Minister Sangma met Governor Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar on Monday evening and submitted the list of legislators who would be inducted. From the ruling National People's Party (NPP), four ministers -- Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal, Education Minister R ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], January 14 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya apprehended four Bangladeshi Nationals and 3 Indian touts near the International Border. According to a statement from PRO BSF Meghalaya, on January 12, acting on specific intelligence, the vigilant troops of the 4 Battalion, BSF Meghalaya, successfully apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian nationals working as touts near the international border in the East Khasi Hills (EKH) District. Also Read | Karnataka Shocker: Woman Throws 4 Children Into Canal in Vijayapura Allegedly Due to Financia ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Sep 13: Meghalaya has recorded a grim tally of 529 deaths caused by reckless and drunken driving between 2021 and 2025, according to official figures tabled in the Assembly. The data shows that reckless driving alone claimed 474 lives, while drunken driving accounted for 55 fatalities during this five-year span. The district-wise breakdown reflects disturbing trends, with East Khasi Hills leading with 94 deaths from reckless driving, followed closely by West Garo Hills with 91 fatalities. Ri-Bhoi also emerged as a high-risk zone, reporting 109 deaths, including 28 in 2022 and 24 in ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Border Security Force (BSF) intensified border vigilance in Tripura during the festive season and apprehended 21 illegal migrants in coordinated operations on Sunday, officials said. The group included 11 Bangladeshi nationals and 10 Rohingyas. Acting on specific intelligence, BSF personnel detained 11 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station while they attempted to travel to other parts of the country without valid documents. During preliminary questioning, the detainees admitted they had entered India illegally through the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura, official ...Read More >
MADURAI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Madurai on Saturday night, will be taking part in the BJP's state core committee meeting during the day on Sunday, and address party functionaries at Velammal Global Hospital Ground in the evening. BJP sources said Shah will be visiting the Meenakshi Amman Temple on Sunday morning, where he is expected to spend around 30 minutes. He will then hold a meeting with the state's core committee, which includes union minister for state L Murugan, BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran, former governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, former state unit pr ...Read More >
Shillong, Feb 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday rejected allegations of a lack of transparency in the implementation of the Chief Minister's Special Development Fund (CMSDF), asserting that the scheme is driven purely by public need and has reached nearly every corner of the state. Replying to a cut motion during the ongoing Budget Session of the Assembly, Sangma acknowledged the concerns raised by MLAs but emphasised that the CMSDF operates in the spirit of openness and democratic accessibility. "In a large democratic system, we want to remain open and ...Read More >
Officials clarified that the idea is still at an exploratory stage and has not been implemented. The Border Security Force (BSF) has directed its field units to examine the feasibility of deploying reptiles such as snakes and crocodiles in vulnerable riverine stretches along the India-Bangladesh border to deter infiltration and criminal activity. A signal sent from the BSF headquarters on March 26 to all field units along the Bangladesh border, said the "use of reptiles is in line with Home Min ...Read More >
Shillong, August 12: Meghalaya Police has taken custody of three Bangladesh nationals, including a serving police constable and a "dismissed" army personnel, who allegedly infiltrated India through South West Khasi Hills district on August 8. The trio, along with three others already in custody, is suspected to be part of a larger group of eight to nine infiltrators who crossed over at Rongdongai village with arms and communication devices. Their motive is still under investigation. A local court in Mawkyrwat granted police three days' custody, South West Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police ...Read More >
Shillong, August 14: The Meghalaya government has urged the Union Home Ministry to persuade Bangladesh to allow border fencing closer to the international boundary, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said. The move aims to secure a 40-km unfenced stretch without leaving villages outside the fence. Under international norms, fencing is built 150 yards inside a country's territory, but in Meghalaya's case, this would place several villages in "no man's land," affecting their safety, he added. "We have taken up the matter with the MHA, urging it to convince the Bangladesh government that, g ...Read More >
Guwahati: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday visited Siej village in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills, where she praised the community's iconic living root bridges as a symbol of sustainable living and ecological wisdom. During her interaction with locals, Sitharaman highlighted how generations of villagers have skillfully shaped the aerial roots of rubber trees into natural bridges without damaging the environment. "For over a hundred years, you've built bridges that don't harm trees. You've preserved a culture that respects nature and promotes sustainability," she told the ga ...Read More >
Shillong, July 13: Two major sporting events in Meghalaya concluded successfully on Saturday, celebrating the talent and enthusiasm of young athletes from across the state. The 4th Meghalaya Speed Skating Championship 2025 was organised by the Meghalaya Roller Skating Association in collaboration with St. Anthony's Higher Secondary School. The event saw participation from over 150 skaters representing various districts, making it one of the largest skating events in the region.Alongside, the 1st Sub-Junior and 2nd Senior Roll Ball Championship 2025 was conducted by the Meghalaya Roll Ball Ass ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6: The Border Security Force (BSF) is studying the feasibility of releasing crocodiles and snakes in the "vulnerable" riverine gaps along the India-Bangladesh international border to curb illegal infiltration and cross-frontier crimes. The plan was discussed during a meeting at the force's headquarters in Delhi on February 9. Following this, field units along the 4,096-km front were asked to provide their opinion, officials said on Monday. According to data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), about 856 km of this frontier remains unfenced, owing to difficult geogra ...Read More >