Ghojadanga of West Bengal and Agartala of Tripura designated as immigration check posts

On March 6, 2020, Ghojadanga of West Bengal and Agartala of Tripura were designated as land immigration check posts. They are located in Indo-Bangladesh border. Highlights The Government of India has designated Agartala and Ghojadanga to check all classes of passengers entering to and exiting from India. The immigration posts will check travel documents of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Border areas • Border Protection • Illegal immigration • Immigration • India-Bangladesh • Integrated Check Post • Tourism

8th Foundation Day of Land Port Authority of India held in New Delhi

On March 2, 2020, the eighth foundation day of the Land Port Authority of India was celebrated. The event discussed various aspects of land ports such as cargo operations at Integrated Check Ports and other border infrastructure. Land Port Authority of India The Land Port Authority of India is responsible for managing border infrastructure. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: border development • Border roads • Infrastructure Development • Integrated Check Post • International Border • International Trade • Land Port Authority of India • Ministry of Home Affairs

Manipur- the major role player of Act East Policy

India has been focusing on Act East Policy lately with a strong motive of developing the North East. Out of all the North Eastern States, Manipur has evolved the major supporter of Act East Policy. Measures The GoI and the Manipur Government have taken several measures together in order to make the Act East Policy ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Act East Policy • hunar haat • india-asean • India-Myanmar • India’s Act East policy • India’s Look East Policy (LEP) • Integrated Check Post • Kaladan Multi Model Transit Transport Project • Manipur • North East Development

India Nepal inaugurate new check post, Jogbani-Biratnagar at the border

On January 21, 2020, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepalese PM Oli inaugurated an integrated check post (ICP) at Jogbani-Biratnagar. This is the second check post that is being built at the border with Indian Assistance. Highlights The aim of the new integrated check post is to facilitate trade and movement of people across ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Border areas • border issues • India- Pakistan • India-Bangladesh • India-Bhutan • India-Myanmar • India-Nepal • Integrated Check Post • neighbourhood first policy

PM Modi inaugurates Integrated Check Post at Kartarpur Corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Integrated Check Post (ICP) of Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur in Punjab. Moeover, the first Jatha of Sikh pilgrims also entered Pakistan through Kartarpur Corridor. Earlier, PM Modi also flagged off the first batch of over 500 Indian pilgrims led by Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh ..

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Topics: Baba Guru Nanak Dev • Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib • India-Paksitan • Integrated Check Post • Kartarpur Corridor • Land Ports Authority of India