Behind this shift lies the Golden Triangle, a rugged region where Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos meet. Once known primarily for heroin production, it has become the epicentre of the region’s methamphetamine boom. For years, international observers have warned that Myanmar’s political instability, especially following the military coup in 2021, would accelerate this transformation.
The eviction drive, the first of its kind in the area, was carried out in a coordinated operation involving revenue officials, police personnel, and other authorities. The structure, which had come up on land identified and verified under the Enemy Property category, was brought down after due legal process, officials said.
In a breakthrough, Diglipur Police have cracked the sensational murder case of local YouTube journalist Sahadev Dey and arrested four individuals, including a woman,...
On the morning of September 30, Roy’s family grew anxious when he didn’t return home. His phone was unreachable. By midday, the police were informed, and an investigation was launched. Tracing his last movements led them to Rangat, where he had gone for a meeting, but he never returned.