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Agartala, April 11 – On Saturday, the Assam Rifles conducted a multi-agency training exercise at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala, in coordination with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), to enhance coordination, preparedness, and response among security agencies deployed at the...

Aizawl, April 9 – In a significant operation against the illegal trade of forest resources, the Assam Rifles have seized a consignment of Anchiri (Paris polyphylla), a rare and valuable medicinal plant, worth Rs 36 lakh, and arrested three individuals in Lawngtlai district, Mizoram, officials...

April 7, Kohima: The Director General of the Assam Rifles, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, visited key leaders in Nagaland today.He met with Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav at Lok Bhavan in Kohima, where they discussed issues related to security and development in Nagaland. Governor...

Imphal, April 7 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Tuesday that the state government has decided to hand over the investigation into the bomb attack in Bishnupur district, which claimed the lives of two children, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).Addressing a press...

Silchar, April 5 – In a major anti-narcotics operation, Assam Rifles troops, in coordination with the Assam Police, carried out a swift, intelligence-based operation in Silchar and seized heroin worth approximately Rs 2.10 crore, officials said on Saturday.Three drug dealers, including a...

Itanagar, April 4 A militant from the banned ULFA-I surrendered to security forces in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, an official said on Saturday.The surrendered militant, identified as Jintu Gogoi (23), also known as Arun Assam, was a self-proclaimed private security personnel...

Agartala, April 2 – The Assam Rifles conducted a drone awareness and training session for personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Agartala on Thursday, according to officials.A Defence Spokesperson described the initiative as a significant step towards enhancing...

Agartala, April 2 The Assam Rifles conducted a comprehensive drone awareness and training session for personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), a release said on Thursday.Experts from the Assam Rifles briefed participants on various types of drones, their capabilities, and...

Silchar, March 31 – In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Cachar district Police in southern Assam, carried out a successful joint operation, resulting in the seizure of heroin worth approximately 7 crore rupees, officials said on Tuesday.Two drug...

Itanagar, March 31 An insurgent belonging to NSCN(IM) surrendered in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, police said.Changlang Superintendent of Police Kirli Padu said the militant, identified as 30-year-old Jungron Chena, a resident of Manmao in the district, surrendered to...

Aizawl, March 31, 2026: In a major initiative aimed at youth empowerment and nation-building, Colonel Sagar K Mohanty, Commanding Officer of the 2 Mizo Battalion NCC, met with the Honorable Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalduhoma, yesterday, to inform him about recent developments and the...

Guwahati, March 30 – A joint operational group meeting between the Army and the Assam Rifles on Monday reaffirmed the prevailing stability in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland, officials said.Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that under the aegis of Spear Corps and...

Agartala, March 30 – The government of Tripura is set to implement comprehensive security measures to ensure the peaceful and smooth conduct of the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) and the by-election in the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency...

Itanagar, March 29 The Assam Rifles organized a civic outreach program to distribute solar lights in a village in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, according to an official statement released on Sunday.The initiative by the Khonsa Battalion of the paramilitary force was undertaken in...

Itanagar, March 27 An Assam Rifles personnel was injured in firing by militants during fencing work at the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, officials said on Friday.The incident occurred around 5:30 pm on Thursday when suspected members of NSCN-K-YA opened fire...

Aizawl, March 25 Lalbiakthanga Pachuau, the country's "oldest working journalist" and recipient of the Padma Shri, turned 99 on Wednesday.As a gesture of goodwill, the Territorial Army, under the aegis of the Assam Rifles, celebrated the veteran's birthday in a ceremonial function held at the...

March 25th, Aizawl: The celebratory event began with a devotional service led by Rev. Dr. H. Vanlalruata. As part of the program, a short documentary about the inspiring life and distinguished career of Hav. Lalbiakthanga was shown to the attendees. Addressing the gathering, Brigadier Puspendar...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has extended his congratulations to all ranks of the Assam Rifles on the occasion of their Raising Day. In a social media post, the Defence Minister stated that the force has played a crucial role in the country's security apparatus by protecting border areas. He...

Aizawl, March 24, 2026: The Assam Rifles, one of the oldest and most prestigious paramilitary forces in India, celebrated its 191st Raising Day on March 24, 2026, with great pride and solemnity at its headquarters in Shillong. This significant milestone marks nearly two centuries of dedicated...

Kolkata, March 24 The Assam Rifles, one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, celebrated its 191st Raising Day on Tuesday, with its Director General, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, paying tribute at the war memorial in Shillong, a defence official said.Headquartered in the capital of...