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Indian Army says China building infrastructure near Arunachal border
The Chinese authorities have built border villages close to the LAC that can be used for dual purposes, says General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, Lt Gen R P Kalita
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Nepal govt to close its border points for 72 hrs prior to local elections
Nepal government has decided to seal the border entry points with India and China for 72 hours prior to the local level elections scheduled for May 13, local media reported.The decision comes following a recommendation by the Election Commission urging the government to close the border points from May 10 midnight to May 13 midnight, The Kathmandu Post reported.Nepal's Home Ministry spokesperson Phanindra Mani Pokharel informed that a directive has been issued to the respective district administration offices of the districts bordering India and China to implement the commission's recommendations."Districts sharing borders with neighbouring countries have been directed to seal the border points and halt all movements, except for emergency services, for 72 hours ahead of the May 13 local elections," The Kathmandu Post quoted Pokharel as saying.Pokharel said the ministry has also directed local administrations and security agencies to strictly implement the silent hour as per the ...
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Border viewing point like Wagah to be inaugurated in Nadabet on Sunday
The viewing point, which will be the first in the state, will be developed as a major tourist attraction, officials said on Friday
Australia reopens international borders after 23 months amid Covid-19
Australia on Mondaywelcomed its first international tourists in almost two years after reopening its border which was shut in early 2020 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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R-Day passes peacefully in Northeast; states look to sort out border row
Most state Governors and chief ministers spoke of the long-awaited solution to border issues between the states, many of which are now near finalisation
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Canada border where Indian family died has had human smuggling cases before
Three separate incidents of human smuggling occurred over the last one month near the US-Canada border, where authorities this week arrested seven Indian nationals and found the bodies of four more
Punjab needs white paper on border security: BJP general secy
He also alleged the Channi government has been trying to push its lapses under the carpet
Defense minister Rajnath Singh unveils 27 border infrastructure projects
Singh said strong infrastructure in border areas is essential in today's uncertain times
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ITBP deploys own engineering wing for Indo-China border roads, tracks
The move, which was approved by the Union home ministry, comes amid a military standoff with China in the eastern Ladakh area.
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Upcoming satellite to help India keep an eye on borders near real-time
India plans to launch on March 28 an earth observation satellite
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Assam to open its borders with other northeast states from Sunday
However, Assam residents stranded in Sikkim will not be allowed to enter the state as they will have to come through West Bengal, Sarma told reporters on Saturday
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Suspicious signals at Indo-B'desh border: Ham users put on job
A team of 23 Ham radio operators are now on round-the- clock duty trying to track the exact location of radio signals
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