Mizoram

26 Aug

Manipur and Mizoram hotel staff allege they were unlawfully held in a Chennai hotel

Banasree SarkarManipur, MizoramHotel employees

Three employees, reportedly from Manipur and Mizoram came up with an accusation that the management confined them illegally in a Chennai hotel for allegedly stealing money. The staff members claimed they were detained and beaten up on the pretext of having stolen Rs 1.5 lakh at the Ignite Bar of Chennai Gateway Hotel. Chennai Police stated, "The waiters told us they were confined on Saturday evening and thrashed." In reaction to the accusations, the management has stated that the waiters engaged in money embezzlement while refuting the charges. The workers reportedly accepted payments into their own Google Pay accounts and…

23 Aug

Home Minister reveals 56 prison escapes in Mizoram assembly

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram has recorded 56 prison breaks between 2022 and August 2024, with 31 escapees still at large, according to Home Minister K. Sapdanga. The alarming figure was revealed during the recently concluded Monsoon Session of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. Home Minister Sapdanga informed the Assembly that of the 56 prisoners who escaped from various district jails, 25 have been re-arrested, while efforts to locate the remaining 31 are ongoing. The Minister also highlighted the urgent need for upgrades to the Central Jail in Aizawl and seven other district jails across the state, which currently hold 1,807 inmates. The escapes occurred…

22 Aug

New healthcare initiative announced for Mizoram by Health Minister

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram is set to introduce a new healthcare initiative, the 'Universal Health Care System,' aimed at providing comprehensive coverage to the state's population, including government employees and pensioners. The scheme, announced by Health Minister Lalrinpuii on Wednesday, is scheduled to be launched in September 2024. The rollout follows the signing of a Rs. 1,000 crore loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund the ambitious project. Once implemented, the new healthcare system will replace the existing Mizoram State Health Care Scheme, which was introduced by the Mizo National Front (MNF) government in 2019. The existing scheme has faced…

21 Aug

Mizoram Home Minister announces Rs 8 crore refugee support

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram has been allocated Rs 8 crore by the Central Government to support over 43,000 refugees from Myanmar, Manipur, and Bangladesh, the state Assembly was informed on Tuesday. Home Minister K Sapdanga revealed that Rs 3 crore was provided during the previous Mizo National Front (MNF) administration, while Rs 5 crore was allocated under the current Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government. In response to a query from opposition MNF member Ramthanmawia, Sapdanga detailed that the initial Rs 3 crore was utilized for amenities in refugee camps and other assistance for those displaced from Myanmar. The remaining Rs 5 crore is…

17 Aug

Major Laldingngheta awarded Sena Medal for bravery

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Major Laldingngheta from Aizawl has been awarded the Sena Medal (Gallantry) for his extraordinary valor during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter, which took place on October 21, 2023, is a testament to his remarkable bravery and dedication to national security. Major Laldingngheta, hailing from Bungkawn Vengthar in Aizawl and the son of Vanlalhriata, led his Combat Action Team in a critical mission following intelligence on four terrorists attempting to infiltrate the Indian border across the Line of Control (LoC). His team set up a meticulously planned ambush to intercept the intruders. As the terrorists approached, Major…

10 Aug

Richard Vanlalhmangaiha requests central aid for ASF

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram's sole Lok Sabha MP, Richard Vanlalhmangaiha, has called for urgent assistance to pig farmers in the state, who have been severely affected by the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). Speaking during the 18th Lok Sabha Budget Session, Richard highlighted the devastating impact of the disease on the livelihoods of thousands of farmers. The MP pointed out that over 9,000 pigs have died due to ASF, causing significant economic hardship across Mizoram. Richard expressed concern that despite the severity of the situation, the Mizoram government has yet to receive any financial assistance from the Central Government. In his appeal,…

09 Aug

Sikkim CM discusses military infrastructure and environmental initiatives with 27 mountain division GOC

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), a prominent student body, has accused the Border Security Force (BSF) of physically assaulting a Mizo man, Zirsangliana, near the Indo-Bangladesh border. In a press release, the MZP alleged that personnel from the 20 Bn. BSF, stationed at B.O.P Crocodile, tortured Zirsangliana on August 5 after he reportedly crossed into Bangladesh to visit relatives. The student body further claimed that the Mizoram police refused to register a complaint against the BSF, condemning the actions of both the security force and the local police. However, Lawngtlai SP Lokeshwaran clarified that Zirsangliana was handed over to Vasai…

07 Aug

MNF slams Mizoram government over PDS price increase

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) has called on the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government to rescind its decision to increase the prices of food grains under the public distribution system (PDS). The Lalduhoma-led government recently announced a reduction in the PDS subsidy for food grains provided to beneficiaries not covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The subsidy cut from Rs 25 to Rs 10 per kg of rice has resulted in the price of subsidized food grains rising from Rs 15 to Rs 30 per kg for non-NFSA households. MNF Legislature Party leader Lalchhandama Ralte criticized the…

06 Aug

42 lives lost in Mizoram disasters from March to May

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram faced a devastating series of calamities between March and May 2024, resulting in the loss of at least 42 lives, according to officials. The Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) convened a meeting on Monday, chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, where it was revealed that 5,938 houses and buildings were destroyed during this period. The deadliest incident occurred on May 28, when landslides in seven areas of the state capital, Aizawl, resulted in 34 deaths. Officials reported that the landslides severely damaged numerous houses, leading to this significant loss of life. An inter-ministerial central team reviewed the damage caused…

06 Aug

Mizoram Police Department has launched a statewide fitness initiative

Banasree SarkarMizoramPolice Department

The Mizoram Police Department on Monday inaugurated the state-wide fitness initiative "45 Minutes for All Ranks of Mizoram Police," a new routine aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of police personnel. The programme, launched under the slogan "Train to Excel," is spearheaded by the Home Minister and senior officers at PHQ. The inaugural event took place at the 1st Battalion MAP Playground in Armed Veng, Aizawl, as well as at all Armed Battalion headquarters and district capitals throughout Mizoram. The launch in Aizawl was attended by Home Minister K. Sapdanga, who served as the Chief Guest, along with…