Mizoram Completes 80% Biometric Enrolment for Refugees
Mizoram has enrolled nearly 80% of over 30,000 Myanmar refugees biometrically. Key districts show high completion rates, though challenges remain in some areas. Read the latest update.
Category : Search result: Sri Lankan refugee
Stalin writes to Modi on Sri Lankan Tamil rights
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin urges PM Modi to ensure Sri Lanka's new constitution protects Tamil rights, warns against unitary model. India must act on moral imperative.
Stalin to Modi: Ensure Tamil Rights in Sri Lanka Constitution
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin urges PM Modi to intervene in Sri Lanka's constitutional reforms to protect minority rights. Read the full details and implications.
India-built Bailey Bridge opens in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
The first Bailey Bridge under India's $450 million aid package has been opened, restoring a vital transport link in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. Read about the reconstruction efforts.
Sri Lankan, Indian held for illegal entry at Raxaul border
SSB & immigration officials arrest a Sri Lankan national without a valid visa and his Kerala-based aide at the Raxaul ICP. Probe on for motive & network. Read details.
Madras HC Seeks Relief for Sri Lankan Woman Married to Indian
Madras High Court directs Centre to consider granting relief to a Sri Lankan woman, Fathima Riyasa, married to an Indian citizen, preventing her deportation and upholding her right to family life under Article 21.
Pongal Gift Packages Distributed to 11.22 Lakh in Coimbatore
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Sri Lankan national arrested in Coimbatore for forged Indian IDs
Coimbatore police arrested a 56-year-old Sri Lankan national for overstaying his visa and possessing multiple Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar and PAN, obtained fraudulently. Read the full investigation details.
Gen Upendra Dwivedi Visits Sri Lanka, Strengthens Defence Ties
India's new Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, embarks on his first overseas visit to Sri Lanka, discussing enhanced defence cooperation and reviewing a Guard of Honour in Colombo.
Bollywood's Elnaaz Norouzi: Refugee to Star, Knows 7 Languages
Bollywood actor Elnaaz Norouzi reveals fleeing Iran at 8, surviving on one potato & egg in a German refugee camp. She speaks 7 languages, programs robots & built her career from scratch. Read her inspiring journey.
Bombay HC denies interim relief to Ethiopian national facing deportation
Bombay High Court denies interim relief against deportation to an Ethiopian woman with eight children. She claims execution risk if sent back. Next hearing on January 13.
24 Venezuelan Officers Killed in US Op to Capture Maduro
At least 24 Venezuelan security personnel died in the US operation capturing Nicolás Maduro. The raid triggers regional instability, refugee fears in Colombia, and global political reactions.
US Ends Venezuelan TPS, 600,000 Face New Status Choice
US Homeland Security ends Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans. 600,000 individuals must now apply for refugee status or face deportation risk. Key details inside.
9 Indian Fishermen Detained by Sri Lanka, CM Stalin Seeks Help
Sri Lankan Navy detained nine Tamil Nadu fishermen for allegedly crossing maritime boundary. CM Stalin urges urgent diplomatic intervention for their release. Details inside.
11 Indian Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Sri Lankan Navy detains 11 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu and seizes their trawler for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Palk Strait.
TN Pongal 2026 Gift Tokens: Ration Shops Get Jan 2 Deadline
Tamil Nadu govt mandates ration shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by Jan 2. Door-to-door distribution & staggered collection to avoid crowds. Details inside.
TN Pongal 2026 Gift Tokens: Ration Shops Get Jan 2 Deadline
Tamil Nadu mandates fair price shops to ready Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by January 2. Door-to-door distribution to begin soon. Get the full schedule and details here.
UAE, Norwegian Refugee Council Sign Deal for East Africa Refugees
The UAE signs a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide vital assistance to refugees and displaced persons in East Africa, focusing on Ethiopia and Somalia.
89 Myanmar Refugees Cross into Mizoram Amid Junta Offensive
At least 89 refugees from Myanmar's Chin state have crossed into Mizoram's Aizawl district following intensified military attacks ahead of junta elections. Read their harrowing accounts of survival.
Sri Lanka Extends Public Emergency in December 2025
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
3 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy
Sri Lankan Navy apprehends three Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu near Delft Island. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Palk Strait fishing grounds.
2 Million Afghan Refugees Still in Pakistan: UNHCR Report
A new UNHCR report reveals nearly 2 million Afghan refugees are still in Pakistan despite a deportation drive. Read about the humanitarian and regional implications.
Rameswaram Fishermen Strike Over Sri Lanka Arrests
Mechanised boat fishermen in Rameswaram held a one-day strike demanding the release of 12 colleagues arrested by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. Over 700 boats remained anchored.
Indian-Origin Tamils in SL Share DITWAH Havoc with Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka to hear their firsthand account of the devastating DITWAH economic crisis. Learn about their urgent concerns and India's response.
Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan President, Pledges India's Support
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, reaffirming India's steadfast support following Cyclone Ditwah. The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and disaster recovery efforts.
Sri Lankan held at Sonauli for illegal India entry
A Sri Lankan national was detained at UP's Sonauli border for entering India illegally. He admitted to fleeing criminal cases back home. Read the full investigation details.
Chef Karan Gokani's 'Indian 101' rekindles love for home cooking
Chef Karan Gokani shares his journey from law to launching 'Indian 101' cookbook, MasterChef UK insights, and why social media isn't key for restaurant success. Discover his culinary philosophy.
Kher Recalls First Meeting with Kareena Kapoor in 2000
Veteran actor Anupam Kher shares a heartwarming post about meeting Kareena Kapoor on a flight, reminiscing about her debut film 'Refugee' in 2000. Read the full story here.
Sri Lankan Tamil MP Raises Land Grab Concerns in India Visit
Sri Lankan MP C. V. Vigneswaran warns of systematic land acquisition from Tamils in the island's north-east. He seeks India's diplomatic support to uphold the 13th Amendment and protect minority rights.
Hyderabad: Rohingya man stabbed 19 times, murdered
A Rohingya refugee was brutally murdered in Hyderabad, stabbed 19 times in a pre-dawn attack at his camp in Balapur. Police are investigating the crime.
Page 1 of 4