Mizoram

07 Feb

20,200 Methamphetamine tablets seized in Mizoram, four arrested

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram authorities have arrested four individuals, including three Myanmar nationals and one Assam resident, in two separate operations for allegedly smuggling Methamphetamine tablets and heroin, officials confirmed on Wednesday. In a joint operation on February 5, Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Department and Assam Rifles personnel seized 20,200 Methamphetamine tablets, weighing 2.2 kg, in Zote Tiau village of Champhai district, bordering Myanmar. The accused, identified as Sumlamthang (35) and Zamngaihno (36), both from Myanmar’s Chin state, were apprehended for allegedly smuggling the banned stimulant from across the border. Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as the ‘crazy drug’, is a highly addictive substance…

05 Feb

Mizoram Minister responds to MCC allegations amid election campaigns

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram's Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar has denied allegations of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the upcoming Village Council and Local Council elections on February 12. The State Election Commission (SEC) had served show-cause notices to Hmar and PWD Minister Vanlalhlana following a complaint from the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF). The MNF accused Vanlalhlana of campaigning virtually from his ministerial office for Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) candidates in Aizawl’s Durtlang Local Council, citing a viral video as evidence. Additionally, it alleged that Hmar announced development projects while meeting ZPM candidates on January 27, which they claimed…

04 Feb

Mizoram Sports Minister & Public Works Department Minister denied MCC violations claims

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar and Public Works Department Minister Vanlalhlana have denied allegations of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the upcoming Village Council and Local Council elections on February 12. Both ministers were served show-cause notices by the State Election Commission after the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) accused them of breaching MCC provisions. The complaint alleged that Vanlalhlana was seen campaigning from his ministerial office for Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) candidates in Aizawl's Durtlang local council, with a video clip circulating on social media. The MNF also claimed that Hmar had violated the MCC…

01 Feb

Mizoram govt taking efforts to improve condition of labourers in state: ZPM

editorMizoram

Mizoram minister Lalnghinglova Hmar has said that the state government will implement a 'Bana Kaih' (handholding) scheme to uplift the financial condition of labourers. The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government headed by Chief Minister Lalduhoma is making massive efforts to develop labourers in the state, the party said in a statement on Friday. The 'Bana Kaih' launched in September last year is the state's flagship programme to provide financial assistance and support primarily to entrepreneurs and farmers through a series of targeted programs designed to promote economic growth and self-sufficiency.

01 Feb

Drug trafficker Lalchhanmawii recaptured in Champhai”

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A Myanmar national, notorious for her involvement in drug trafficking, has been recaptured after escaping from Mizoram’s Central Jail Aizawl and Champhai District Jail on two separate occasions. Lalchhanmawii, alias C. Mawii (44), a resident of Khawmawi, Myanmar, was apprehended by local volunteers and handed over to Champhai Police on January 29, 2025. Lalchhanmawii first escaped on November 30, 2023, from the Central Jail in Aizawl, along with two other female inmates. She had been convicted under Sairang Police Station Case No. 5/21, dated March 15, 2021, for possessing 59.54 grams of heroin. A case (No. 341/23) was registered at…

31 Jan

ZMCH to start tissue transplants soon

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Zoram Medical College and Hospital (ZMCH) will soon offer tissue transplantation services, marking a major milestone in Mizoram's public healthcare sector, Health Minister Lalrinpuii announced on Thursday. Speaking at a party meeting in Lunglei, the minister said arrangements are being made with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). A transplant coordinator, consultant, and supporting staff are being appointed, and an operation theatre has been set up at ZMCH. The institution is now awaiting the required license for the procedures to begin. Once approved, specialist doctors from other states will perform kidney and heart transplants at ZMCH. Notably,…

30 Jan

Foundation Day of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura celebrated in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram observed the foundation day of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on January 29, 2025, with a special ceremony held at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan. The event was part of the Union Government’s 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative, which seeks to promote national unity and cultural understanding across states. While the foundation day of these three northeastern states is officially celebrated on January 21, the event in Mizoram was held today due to certain circumstances. In his opening remarks, Mizoram Governor Gen (Dr) VK Singh (Retd) extended his greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura.…

29 Jan

Mizoram assembly’s crucial budget session to begin on February 19

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Governor Gen (retd) V K Singh has summoned the budget session of the 9th Mizoram Legislative Assembly, set to commence on February 19, according to an official notification issued by the assembly secretariat on Tuesday. The detailed schedule for the session will be finalized by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) in the coming days. The session will mark a crucial phase for Mizoram’s governance as the assembly prepares to deliberate on the state’s financial roadmap and key legislative matters.

28 Jan

Mizo Zirlai Pawl appeals against Indo-Myanmar border fencing

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Mizoram's apex student body, has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the Centre's decision to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and fence the Indo-Myanmar border. In a letter submitted through Governor VK Singh, the MZP emphasized the FMR's role in fostering cross-border cultural, economic, and community ties between ethnic Mizos in India and Myanmar. The regime facilitates interactions crucial to preserving the Mizo way of life, including shared participation in cultural and religious ceremonies. "The proposed termination of the FMR and border fencing threaten to sever these historical and cultural bonds, infringing…

24 Jan

Patanjali Foods Ltd to build oil palm mill in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Edible oil giant Patanjali Foods Ltd is set to establish an oil palm mill in Mizoram, a move aimed at boosting the state's agricultural and industrial sectors. The mill will be located in Liapha, Lawngtlai district, in southern Mizoram, with the project expected to be completed within a year, according to an official statement. Two senior representatives from Patanjali Foods met Chief Minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl on Thursday to discuss the project. The company has committed to procuring oil palm from farmers across Serchhip, Lunglei, Lawngtlai, and Siaha districts, providing a much-needed market for local cultivators. Chief Minister Lalduhoma addressed…