Mizoram

25 Mar

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma reshuffles portfolios to strengthen governance

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government, led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, has reshuffled the portfolios of seven ministers, reallocating key responsibilities to enhance governance. The changes were announced through a notification issued by Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena and took effect on March 24. Key Portfolio Changes: Disaster Management and Rehabilitation has been transferred to Minister of State Professor Lalnilawma, who already oversees Rural Development and Public Health Engineering. Home Minister K Sapdanga relinquished Disaster Management but retained Home, and gained Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, along with Personnel & Administrative Reforms. Tourism has been reassigned to Minister of State…

24 Mar

CNCI appeal to officialize Chakma language in state

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram State Committee of the Chakma National Council of India (CNCI) has reiterated its demand for the official recognition of the Chakma language in the state. The demand was highlighted during the council’s two-day general conference held at Kamalanagar (Chawngte) in Lawngtlai district over the weekend. The CNCI expressed concern over the continued exclusion of the Chakma language from Mizoram’s list of officially recognized languages. The council also condemned the misidentification of the Chakma community as Bengalis in the annual reports of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, despite Chakmas constituting nearly one-tenth of Mizoram’s population. “The CNCI has resolved…

22 Mar

Saitual District Fish Festival 2025 brings Tamdil Lake to life with cultural celebrations

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Saitual District Fish Festival 2025 brought Tamdil Lake to life on Friday, with Fisheries Minister Lalthansanga gracing the event as the chief guest. Organized by the Saitual District Fish Festival Organizing Committee (SDSKOC), the festival aimed to promote fisheries as a sustainable livelihood while showcasing the tourism potential of the scenic lake. Horticulture Minister Prof. Lalnilawma attended as the guest of honor, alongside local officials, fishermen, and community members. In his address, Minister Lalthansanga highlighted the significance of Tamdil Lake and announced that its management has been entrusted to the Forest, Fisheries, and Tourism Departments under the supervision of…

20 Mar

Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme to begin in April

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma officially launched the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme, which will come into effect in April. The launch event was held at the Assembly Annexe Conference Hall during the recess of the ongoing Assembly Session. In his inaugural speech, the Chief Minister stated that the scheme aims to replace existing programs, ensuring seamless and comprehensive medical coverage for citizens in empanelled hospitals. Despite financial constraints, the government has prioritized the scheme’s implementation with full support from banks. The initiative was initially proposed with financial backing from an Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan, though discussions are still ongoing. The…

19 Mar

Aizawl’s Treasury Bazar to be relocated after fire

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Treasury Bazar in Aizawl, which was destroyed by fire early Monday morning, will not be rebuilt at its current location, Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Lalrinenga Sailo announced. Despite growing vendor protests, the market will be relocated to the AMC Multicomplex in Tuikual South for public safety reasons. After visiting the fire site with Deputy Mayor R. Thanglura and Corporator David Zohmangaiha, Sailo stated that the site had a history of disasters, including a bomb blast, wall collapse, and past fire incidents. Given its proximity to the Assembly House, the AMC, after consultations with the State government, Home Minister,…

18 Mar

Treasury bazar to be relocated to AMC Multicomplex, says Aizawl Mayor

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Lalrinenga Sailo has reaffirmed that the Treasury Bazar, which was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning, will not be rebuilt at its current location despite strong opposition from vendors.Speaking after visiting the site with Deputy Mayor R. Thanglura (Ward XII) and Corporator David Zohmangaiha (Ward XVII), Sailo announced that the market, located in Tuikual South (AMC Ward XII) and Venghlui (AMC Ward XVII), would be relocated to the AMC Multicomplex in Tuikual South."We extend our condolences to those affected by the fire. After consulting with the State government, Home Minister, and Speaker of the…

17 Mar

Mizoram CM seeks ‘Peace Bonus’ from Central Government

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has urged the Central Government to grant a ‘Peace Bonus’ to the state, citing its sustained efforts in maintaining stability despite various challenges. During a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lalduhoma highlighted key concerns, including internet connectivity issues, the refugee crisis, and security-related challenges. The Chief Minister stressed that Mizoram’s poor internet infrastructure is a major hindrance, particularly in implementing the newly introduced criminal laws. He requested immediate intervention from the Ministry of Communication and IT to improve digital connectivity in the state. Another pressing issue raised was the humanitarian burden Mizoram is facing.…

13 Mar

CADC sees 74.19% voter turnout in village council elections

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) recorded a 74.19% voter turnout in its Village Council (VC) elections held on Wednesday. Polling began at 7 AM and continued until 4 PM across the district, with voting at one station extended until 6 PM due to a ballot paper error. Out of 37,883 registered voters, 26,652 exercised their franchise, including 19,162 males and 18,721 females. The district has 88 Village Councils, where 516 seats were contested by 977 candidates, including 151 from reserved categories. Vote counting commenced at 5 PM, though polling at Saizawh West was delayed by two hours due to…

12 Mar

Mizoram records 46 drug-related deaths in 2024-25

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram is grappling with an escalating drug crisis, with 46 drug-related deaths recorded in the 2024-25 financial year as of February 13, according to State Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar. The alarming figures reflect the growing heroin influx into the state, prompting authorities to intensify anti-drug operations. Since 1984, when Mizoram reported its first heroin-related death, the state has lost 1,884 people to substance abuse, including 230 women—accounting for 12.21% of the total fatalities. Authorities have observed a shift in drug abuse patterns. Until 2015, pharmaceutical opioids like Spasmo-Proxyvon and Parvon Spas were the primary causes of drug-related deaths.…

11 Mar

K. Vanlalvena urges Centre to expedite NIT Mizoram campus development

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Rajya Sabha MP K. Vanlalvena raised concerns in Parliament over the delayed infrastructure development of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Mizoram, urging the Centre to expedite the construction of its permanent campus. Established in 2009 under the Government of India’s expansion of technical institutions, NIT Mizoram still lacks a permanent campus and continues to operate from multiple temporary locations in Durtlang, Chaltlang, and Tanhril. Addressing the Parliament Budget session, Vanlalvena stressed that the campus construction at Lengpui remains stalled due to land classification issues, as the Forest Department designated the site as part of the Riverine Reserved Forest.…