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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Check passenger ILPs: Naga students' body to taxi operators
Dimapur: Inner line regulation commission (ILRC) of the Naga Students' Federation on Monday appealed to all interstate and inter-district taxi owners, operators, and drivers to verify that all passengers from outside Nagaland possess a valid ILP issued by state govt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Honour the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (1873) — the Inner Line Pass (ILP) system — as a fundamental duty towords Nagaland's security and cultural integrity," the ILRC said in a press release. It said if any passenger fails to present compliant documentation, services must be respectfully declined. The release also said the non-indigenous Naga drivers must carry their own valid ILP in addition to the vehicle's all India taxi ILRC said operators should have verifiable digital or physical records of these permits.
India Today
12-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
‘In Between the Blurry Lines', a clearer view of Arunachal Pradesh
In Between the Blurry Lines: 14 Defining Moments That Shaped Arunachal Pradesh, by Sonam Chombay, is a deeply insightful and timely contribution to add to India's understanding of one of its most critical frontier states—Arunachal Pradesh. At a time when the People's Republic of China continues to assert its unfounded territorial claims by renaming places in the state, this book becomes not just relevant but essential narrative comes from a place of lived experience, institutional knowledge and scholarly inquiry, which makes it stand apart from most existing literature on the a career civil servant from Tawang—epicentre of the geopolitical conflict between India and China—offers a rare blend of insider understanding and outsider training. Having worked extensively in Arunachal Pradesh for over a decade, Chombay's grasp of the state's political, administrative and socio-cultural fabric is layered and Between the Blurry Lines is arguably the first comprehensive attempt to document the modern history of Arunachal Pradesh, framed through 14 pivotal events, starting from the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873. This regulation, which introduced the Inner Line, was supposedly to protect the indigenous tribes. However, as Chombay narrates, its geopolitical intent was also to restrict influence from rival European powers like the Italians, Germans and French—and even from Indian mercantile communities such as the Marwaris and Bengalis. The undefined 'Outer Line' and the later attempt to demarcate it through the McMahon Line form the genesis of the contested frontier with makes the book especially compelling is Chombay's ability to examine old narratives with a critical lens. In the concluding epilogue, he questions whether the Inner Line regulation, often justified as a protective measure, has outlived its utility from the perspective of the indigenous population, who now seek development while preserving their traditions. The clarity and empathy in this question are also an internal query the author is grappling book is filled with fascinating and historical anecdotes. The story of Bob Khathing establishing Indian administration in Tawang 'without firing a single shot' is a tale of diplomatic finesse and administrative bravery that deserves wider recognition. Equally moving is the story of Tashi Gombu, a Brokpa yak-herder who became an Indian Army guide during the 1962 war and was later captured by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). His courage was eventually recognised by the government of India, and Chombay gives his story the space it post-1962 period in Arunachal's integration is also explored with great depth. The cultural role of organisations like Vivekananda Kendra and Ramakrishna Mission in spreading Hindi as a link language and connecting the region to the national mainstream is noted with nuance. The takeaway for the reader is that integration was not just a military or administrative but a nation-building also examines how the Indian state viewed governance in frontier areas—initially governed as NEFA (North-East Frontier Agency) under the ministry of external affairs following Verrier Elwin's philosophy of minimal intervention, then shifted under the ministry of home affairs, and finally given statehood, as a balancing act when Mizoram was being granted the same. These transitions are not just administrative; they reflect how the state's strategic value was understood and acted book is candid in pointing out the inconsistencies in the Indian state's developmental approach to Arunachal Pradesh. From years of neglect to L.K. Advani's admission in 2003 of a 'historic blunder', there is a clear turning point. The narrative traces the change from Dr Manmohan Singh's special economic package to the current infrastructural thrust under Narendra Modi, culminating in the inauguration of the state's airport. The symbolic naming of the airport after 'Donyi-Polo'—the Sun and Moon revered by the indigenous people—links the state's development with its civilisational narrative of the book does demand patience from the reader at times. Certain chapters are dense, demanding reflection and re-reading; it is a reflection of the layered complexity of the subject. Many chapters could occasion standalone books, and yet, Chombay has managed to weave them into a coherent Between the Blurry Lines is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the historical, cultural and strategic significance of Arunachal Pradesh. It goes beyond the limited frameworks of academic discourse, and invites the reader to engage with the richness of a border state that has long lived in the shadow of geopolitics but is finally beginning to clear the blurry to India Today MagazineMust Watch
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Time of India
219 ILP violators externed from Itanagar Capital Region
Itanagar: As many as 219 individuals without valid Inner Line Permits (ILPs) were externed from the Itanagar Capital Region on Friday, police said. The violators were detected during an enforcement drive conducted by Naharlagun police across Papu Hills, Naharlagun, Nirjuli, and Banderdewa, as part of the ongoing initiative to uphold the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, Naharlagun SP Mihin Gambo said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He said all the 219 individuals were found without valid ILPs during the operation. "Each case was verified and processed under non-FIR provisions, and the violators were handed over to the executive magistrate. They were subsequently externed from the Capital Region," he said. Highlighting the growing number of ILP violations in the Itanagar Capital Region, particularly at markets, construction sites, and commercial establishments, the SP urged residents and employers not to engage outsiders lacking valid ILPs. "Regular ILP enforcement drives will continue in the coming days. All non-Arunachali individuals must carry valid ILP documents at all times and cooperate with the authorities," the SP added.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Time of India
Police intensify ILP checking
Itanagar: Arunachal Police on Thursday conducted intensified Inner Line Permit (ILP) checking drives across Naharlagun, Nirjuli, Papu Hills and Banderdewa under Itanagar Capital Region, reports Joken Ete. Naharlagun SP Mihin Gambo said documents of visitors were thoroughly verified. Several violations were detected and legal action were initiated under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, he said.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nagaland: Authorities notify mandatory Inner Line Permit to visit Dimapur
The Dimapur administration in Nagaland, in an order dated May 27, has notified the official enforcement of Inner Line Permit (ILP) within the district with immediate effect. The ILP system, under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873, has been in force in the Naga Hills (present day Nagaland) since 1873. It requires anyone, both Indian and foreigner, who is not an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland, to obtain a permit as prescribed by the state government to enter Nagaland for a limited period. Dimapur, a general constituency seat sharing borders with Assam and having mixed population from different states, was exempt from the purview of ILP till 2019. Besides Nagaland, the ILP regime is in force in Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India. In the new notification, the deputy commissioner of Dimapur also announced a revised fee structure wherein a domestic tourist can obtain a 30-day permit for ₹200 and foreign tourists for ₹300. The fees and validity of other categories such as traders, labourers, students, teachers, priests and business partners range from ₹300 for fresh permit and ₹150- ₹3,000 for annual or quarterly renewal, depending on the category. The ILP can be applied online. The order listed key documents required for application of ILP, such as Aadhaar, educational certificates, business registration proofs, and in some cases, a local guarantor. Students and foreign tourists are exempted from providing local guarantors. It was also notified that ILP applications from residents of Assam's border districts Karimganj, Hailakandi, Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong would require National Register of Citizens (NRC) documents. Exemptions have been made based on the settlers' dates of residence in Dimapur. Those who have settled in Dimapur before two cut-off dates – December 1, 1963, and November 21, 1979 – are exempted from ILP requirement and can obtain a permanent residential certificate (PRC) and domicile certificates after furnishing documents such as entry in electoral roll, land/property patta, etc. Naga civil society organisations and student bodies have been seeking the ILP regime in Dimapur for long, fearing the influx of illegal immigrants that could pose a threat to the indigenous communities. The state government constituted different panels to study the viability of bringing the cosmopolitan district under the ambit of BEFR, the last being in 2018, tasked to bring out a robust policy to safeguard the rights and security of the indigenous people. Following the report of the said panel, the state government in December 2019 notified to bring Dimapur district under ILP with the cut-off date basing on the government's November 1979 notification, where the then Dimapur sub-division under Kohima district was declared as tribal belt. However, Dimapur being a transit route for inter-state travellers to and from neighbouring Manipur and Assam, challenges in strict implementation of the ILP regime persisted. In December 2021, Dimapur was bifurcated into three separate districts — existing Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland. In June 2023, the operation of ILP in (erstwhile) Dimapur district was suspended after a cabinet sub-committee was constituted to further study the modalities of ILP in the Dimapur valley. Since then, student bodies and civil society organisations have continued to pressurise the state government for ILP in the district. Meanwhile, following the Centre's decision to reimpose the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime in the northeastern states, including Nagaland, in December last year, the Dimapur commissioner of police announced the mandatory registration of foreign nationals visiting Nagaland. PAP is a system that requires foreign nationals to obtain a permit to visit certain areas in India, mainly in the northeast states. PAP was lifted from Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland in 2011 to promote tourism but was reimposed in December 2024 by the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) citing security concerns. The Dimapur police commissioner, who is also the foreigners' registration officer (FRO), informed that all foreign nationals intending to visit Nagaland would now be required to obtain PAP from the state/district FRO prior to their arrival. In an advisory, the FRO said besides the required registration, nationals of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan should obtain prior approval from the MHA before visiting Nagaland. Queries can be addressed to fro-nadpr@ and 7085065056, the administration said.
