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May 21, 2026 11:01 AM

Assam Rifles, Army conduct joint flood relief and disaster response training in Tripura, Mizoram

The Assam Rifles and the Indian Army conducted joint flood relief and disaster response training exercises in Tripura and Mizoram ahead of the monsoon season to strengthen coordination, operational preparedness and emergency response capabilities, officials said on Wednesday. Defence spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said the two-day exercise in Tripura, held on May 19 and 20, was aimed at ensuring seamless flood relief operations during natural disasters and enhancing synergy and ...

May 8, 2026 12:15 PM

Indian Army, Assam Rifles mark first anniversary of Operation Sindoor across Northeast

The Indian Army and the Assam Rifles on Thursday commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor through a series of events organised across different Northeastern states, officials said. A defence spokesperson said that, as part of its continued commitment to community outreach and national awareness, the Indian Army organised a special outreach programme at Manipur University in Imphal on Thursday. The spokesperson said the initiative was organised for students and faculty members of...

March 24, 2026 11:51 AM

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on Assam Rifles Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday extended greetings to the personnel of the Assam Rifles on its 191st Raising Day, lauding their courage, dedication, and service to the nation. In a post on X, HM Shah praised the force for its dual role in safeguarding the country’s borders and building trust among local communities in the Northeast. “Raising Day greetings to the courageous personnel of the Assam Rifles and their families. They shield our borders ...

January 12, 2026 9:44 AM

Manipur: Assam Rifles flags off National Integration Tour from Jiribam

As part of its civic outreach efforts, the Assam Rifles on Saturday flagged off a National Integration Tour from Kadamtala in Manipur’s Jiribam district under the Civic Action Programme. Defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said the tour includes 17 participants — 15 women and two men — belonging to the Jiri Ima Meira Paibi Apunba Lup (JIMPAL), a prominent women’s organisation in Jiribam. The organisation actively works for community welfare, addresses social issues, and advocates...

January 9, 2026 9:49 AM

Assam Rifles organise mega medical camp under ‘Operation Sadbhavana’ in Manipur border village

As part of the Indian Army’s Operation ‘Sadbhavana’ (Goodwill) initiative, the Assam Rifles on Thursday organised a mega specialist medical camp in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, which shares an international border with Myanmar, officials said. “Conducted under the ‘Operation Sadbhavana’ initiative, the camp featured a team of specialised doctors from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, who offered comprehensive consultations in ophthalmology, general medic...

December 27, 2025 10:19 AM

Army, Assam Rifles Successfully Validate Helicopter Insertion at Vijaynagar in Arunachal Pradesh

The Indian Army and the Assam Rifles on Friday successfully validated the helicopter insertion of troops at Vijaynagar in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, highlighting enhanced operational preparedness in the remote border area, officials said. Defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that as part of a joint exercise between the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles, a swift heli-borne insertion of troops was carried out in the strategically significant Vijaynagar Salient. The exerc...

June 2, 2025 12:15 PM

Security personnel rescue people stranded in floods in Northeastern states

A large-scale humanitarian and disaster relief operation is underway across the Northeastern states of India as incessant rainfall has triggered severe flooding in several regions. The Indian Air Force, Central Armed Police Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and state authorities have launched coordinated rescue and relief efforts to assist those stranded. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed the launch of the mission on Monday, calling it a critical intervention to manage the un...

March 24, 2025 6:58 PM

HM Amit Shah, DoNER Minister Scindia greet Assam Rifles on their Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and the Governors and Chief Ministers of several northeastern states have extended their heartfelt greetings to the Assam Rifles personnel and their families on the occasion of their 190th Raising Day on Monday. Headquartered in Shillong, the Assam Rifles, which came into existence in 1835, is currently guarding the 1,643-km unfenced border with Myanmar along the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Manipur (398 km), Na...

October 5, 2024 9:55 AM

Manipur: Security forces ramp up operations, seize arms and ammunition in vulnerable areas

Security forces in Manipur have intensified search and seizure operations across vulnerable areas of the state as part of ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability. In a major crackdown, forces conducted operations in the fringe and vulnerable areas of both the hill and valley districts, uncovering a significant cache of arms and ammunition. During the operation, Manipur Police and Assam Rifles recovered a variety of weapons from Khengmol Hill in Churachandpur District. The seized items in...