Mizoram

14 Nov

Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles uncover explosives, arrest two in Aizawl operation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major operation, Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles seized a substantial cache of explosives and arrested two individuals near Aizawl, according to an official statement released Wednesday. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team set up a mobile vehicle checkpoint at Lawipu Junction, intercepting a taxi and uncovering 1,000 gelatin sticks, 1,000 detonators, and 20 meters of safety fuse. In a separate operation on November 11, security forces conducted one of the month’s largest drug busts in Champhai district. Acting on cross-border smuggling intelligence, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police intercepted a vehicle on the Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road. The suspects abandoned…

14 Nov

Mizoram’s YMA condemns Manipur attacks, Calls for full inquiry

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Central Coordination Committee (CCC) of the Mizoram Young Mizo Association (YMA) has condemned recent violent incidents in Manipur, demanding justice and a thorough inquiry by the Central Government. The CCC expressed deep concern over attacks in Jiribam's Zaiawn village on November 7, which involved arson and vandalism, resulting in 17 homes being destroyed. In a November 13 meeting, the CCC passed resolutions denouncing the killings, including the shooting of local teacher Mrs. Zosangkim Hmar. Additionally, the committee condemned an alleged incident on November 11 where Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly opened fire, resulting in 10 deaths and…

14 Nov

Mizoram’s YMA condemns Manipur attacks, Calls for full inquiry

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Central Coordination Committee (CCC) of the Mizoram Young Mizo Association (YMA) has condemned recent violent incidents in Manipur, demanding justice and a thorough inquiry by the Central Government. The CCC expressed deep concern over attacks in Jiribam's Zaiawn village on November 7, which involved arson and vandalism, resulting in 17 homes being destroyed. In a November 13 meeting, the CCC passed resolutions denouncing the killings, including the shooting of local teacher Mrs. Zosangkim Hmar. Additionally, the committee condemned an alleged incident on November 11 where Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly opened fire, resulting in 10 deaths and…

13 Nov

Siaha District plans to advance disability rights on World Disability Day

Banasree SarkarMizoramWorld Disability Day

The DC Office Chamber hosted a meeting of the Siaha District Level Committee on Disability. The conversation, which was conducted by District Commissioner VL Hruaizela Khiangte, concentrated on the significance of respecting and defending the rights of individuals with disabilities as specified in India's Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Commissioner Khiangte underlined that everyone with a disability should have equal rights and access. In accordance with the RPwD Act's mandate, he urged government organizations, educational institutions, medical facilities, houses of worship, and the general public to enhance accessibility. Khiangte asserts that these actions are necessary to promote…

12 Nov

Mizo Students’ Union President granted bail in COVID-19 fund mismanagement case

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Aizawl District Court granted bail on Monday to Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) President Samuel Zoramthanpuia in a case involving alleged mismanagement of COVID-19 relief funds. However, bail was denied in a separate case involving allegations of kidnapping and extortion, with the court citing the severity of these charges. Zoramthanpuia was initially detained last Friday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on charges of cheating and misappropriating funds from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, specifically under Sections 420 and 403 of the Indian Penal Code. Following this, Aizawl Police took him into custody for his alleged role in the kidnapping and…

11 Nov

Aizawl man arrested for scamming petrol pump customers using fake QR Code

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A 23-year-old man, H. Lalrohlua from Hrangchalkawn, Lunglei, was arrested in Aizawl on November 9 for a scheme in which he redirected payments to his personal account at a Mizofed petrol pump. Lalrohlua, currently residing in Aizawl’s Armed Veng area, allegedly replaced the petrol pump’s original QR code with his own, scamming customers who paid via G-Pay. The fraudulent activity came to light after CCTV footage captured Lalrohlua swapping the QR codes, and the video quickly went viral on social media. Transactions from his G-Pay account revealed payments from multiple customers, with amounts including Rs. 1000, Rs. 425, and Rs.…

09 Nov

Mizo Students’ Union President arrested for kidnapping and extortion

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The President of the Mizo Students’ Union (MSU), Samuel Zoramthanpuia, was arrested by Mizoram Police on Friday for his alleged role in a kidnapping and extortion case involving an employee of M/S Satnam Global Infraproject Ltd., a contractor under Mizoram Power & Electricity Department. The arrest was carried out in connection with a complaint filed by Bhanu Shankar Rabidas, a non-local employee residing in Aizawl. Initially detained by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday morning on separate charges of fraud and misappropriation of Chief Minister's Relief Fund, Zoramthanpuia was subsequently charged with kidnapping and extortion by the Aizawl Police. According to…

09 Nov

Lalduhoma announces service review committees for Mizoram government

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced the formation of service review committees across all government departments to evaluate and enhance the efficiency of Mizoram’s workforce. Speaking at the Mizoram Secretariat Service Association conference on November 8, Lalduhoma stressed the importance of a qualified and capable workforce for the state’s development. “Service review committees will assess employees’ performance, identifying those unable to fulfill their duties or deemed unfit to continue. This ensures that only competent individuals serve the state,” the Chief Minister stated. The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to raising service standards, with Lalduhoma noting that an improvement in employee performance would…

08 Nov

Meghalaya suspends Mizoram players over match-fixing

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) has suspended two Mizoram footballers, Flavius Lalruakima and C Vanlalhriata, who were playing for Nongkiew Irat FC in the ongoing Shillong Premier League, following allegations of their involvement in match-fixing. The MFA’s decision aligns with a ban imposed by the Mizoram Football Association (MFA), which recently barred 25 players, including Lalruakima and Vanlalhriata, along with three officials and three clubs, after a probe by Mizoram authorities uncovered corruption through match manipulation. The bans range from one year to lifetime suspensions. "We stand by our sister association and will debar these players from participating in any…

08 Nov

Two footballers from Mizoram arrested in Meghalaya

editorMizoram

Two football players from Mizoram, Flavius Lalruakima and C Vanlalhriata, who are presently participating in the Shillong Premier League with the city-based Nongkiew Irat FC, were suspended by the Meghalaya Football Association. Officials claim they were involved in match-fixing activities in their native state, which led to the decision. According to officials, Lalruakima and Vanlalhriata were two of 25 players who are now banned from the Mizoram Football Association for engaging in unlawful activities inside the sport. Due to their unlawful football-related activities, the Mizoram FA banned three officials, three clubs, and twenty-five players from all football-related activities for a…