Mizoram

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…

08 Nov

Assam to restore 271 wetlands for floodwater diversion: concept note due by December

SayanAssam, Climate & Environment, latest, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagalandnature, Restoration, Wetlands

The Central Government has instructed the Assam Government to draft a concept note for the restoration of 271 wetlands aimed at facilitating floodwater diversion, with a deadline set for December this year. The North East Space Application Centre (NESAC) has already identified these 271 wetlands, which are potential candidates for rejuvenation to manage floodwaters. The Water Resources Department has pinpointed nine specific wetlands across seven districts that could be revived for this purpose, and a budget of Rs. 380 crore has already been allocated for the project. However, the Centre believes that a feasibility study must be conducted for all…

06 Nov

MNF-HPC (Reformed) wins 7 seats, defeats ZPM in Sinlung Hills Council Polls

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo National Front (MNF) and its ally, the Hmar People's Convention (HPC Reformed), achieved a decisive victory in the Sinlung Hills Council (SHC) elections held on November 5, securing seven out of the 12 seats. The MNF-HPC(R) coalition outperformed the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and the Hmar People's Convention (HPC), with ZPM managing to win only three of the eight seats it contested. According to results released by the State Election Commission on November 5, the HPC did not win any of the four seats it contested, while the Congress secured just one seat. The Bharatiya Janata Party…

05 Nov

Various places in Mizoram’s hill are on going under voting procedure

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Polling for Mizoram’s 12-member Sinlung Hills Council (SHC) began early today, with 38 booths open for voters across the region. Voting commenced at 7 am under tight security, especially near critical areas along the Assam and Manipur borders, where authorities have sealed entry points to maintain order. According to officials, 23,789 voters—including 11,914 women—are eligible to participate in the election. Vote counting will take place after 4 pm once ballot boxes are secured at constituency headquarters. A total of 49 candidates, including a woman, are competing for 12 seats. The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) and its ally, the Hmar People's…

05 Nov

8 crore loss to residents of Mizoram due to online fraud

editorMizoram

According to a top police official, there has been a notable surge in internet fraud cases in the state of Mizoram this year, with criminals allegedly defrauding locals of more than Rs 8 crore between January and September. The concerning pattern emphasizes the increasing danger of cybercrime, especially financial frauds, which account for about 80% of incidents that are recorded. Officials revealed the alarming figures of monetary losses brought on by internet fraud at a recent public awareness event hosted by the Mizoram Journalists' Association in cooperation with the Mizoram Police. Cybercriminals accumulated an incredible Rs 8,00,31,849.35 between January and…

04 Nov

Burmese full truck was seized by joint operation of Assam Rifles & Mizoram Excise

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major anti-smuggling operation, a joint team of Assam Rifles, Mizoram Excise Department, and Central Customs seized Burmese areca nuts valued at over Rs 1.1 crore, along with suspected heroin worth Rs 36 lakh, in Champhai district of Mizoram. The operations, conducted based on intelligence inputs, led to the apprehension of a 25-year-old suspect, Lalrempuia, from Zote village, from whom 51.5 grams of heroin was recovered. In a separate crackdown, Assam Rifles and Customs Preventive Force intercepted trucks carrying Burmese areca nuts in the Keifantlang area, seizing the contraband valued at Rs 1.1 crore. Smuggled through the Indo-Myanmar border,…

30 Oct

Gender gap revealed, women outnumber men in Mizoram’s voter list

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The latest draft voter list for Mizoram, published on October 29, highlights a significant gender gap, with female voters outnumbering males by 26,800. Out of Mizoram’s 8,58,534 total voters, 4,42,667 are women, compared to 4,15,867 men. This draft was compiled as part of a special summary revision to enroll citizens turning 18 on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 in 2025. Aizawl district, with 12 Assembly constituencies, recorded the highest voter count at 2,88,962, followed by Lunglei district with 1,01,002 voters across six constituencies. Hnahthial, a district formed in 2019, reported the lowest voter count at 16,276.…