Mizoram

12 Feb

Mizoram pop singer Feli Fanai no more

editorMizoram

Mizo pop sensation Feli Fanai-one of the most celebrated voices in the region's music scene- passed away in the early hours of February 12, at 2:15 AM. She was reportedly in her early 30s. As per reports, Fanai breathed her last at Ebenezer Hospital, Aizawl, after battling a prolonged illness. She had been in intensive care since December 20, 2024, first at Aizawl Hospital and later transferred to Ebenezer Hospital on January 6 in hopes of recovery. Fanai played a pivotal role in shaping the neo-Mizo pop movement, fusing contemporary sounds with the region's rich musical heritage. Her visually stunning…

11 Feb

Assam Rifles provides Mizoram students with a career guidance program

Banasree SarkarMizoramAssam Rifles

Assam Rifles conducted a career advising and counseling program at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sihtlangpui, Lawngtlai district, Mizoram, between February 10–25, as part of a major effort to mentor and support young hopefuls. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles enrollment process was the main emphasis of the initiative. The talk was attended by 220 students in total. The workshop addressed a number of recruitment-related topics and provided insightful information on eligibility requirements, preparation techniques, and the selection procedure. According to a news release, the program aimed to give students the information and inspiration they needed to seek a career in the…

10 Feb

CM Lalduhoma faces code violation ruling ahead of Mizoram polls

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Election Commission of Mizoram is set to announce its decision on Chief Minister Lalduhoma’s alleged violation of the model code of conduct on February 10, just days ahead of the February 12 village council elections. The State Election Commission (SEC) had issued a show-cause notice to the Chief Minister following a complaint filed by the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF). The SEC confirmed that Lalduhoma submitted his response on February 9, while a detailed report from the Kolasib district election officer has also been reviewed. MNF general secretary J Rosangpuia, in a complaint dated February 6, accused the Chief…

08 Feb

Gauhati HC dismisses AMVCA petition on village council term curtailment

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Aizawl Bench of Gauhati High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by the All Mizoram Village Council Association (AMVCA) challenging the Mizoram government’s decision to curtail the term of Village Councils (VCs) by six months. In two notifications issued in November 2024, the Mizoram government had shortened the VC term, setting it to end on February 19, 2025. AMVCA president K Lalngaizuala and another leader moved the court, arguing that the government had not provided specific reasons for the decision and that it infringed on their rights. owever, Justice Nelson Sailo, in his ruling, found the petition without…

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,…