Mizoram

10 May

Mizoram MP urges centre to expedite NH repairs ahead of monsoon

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s lone Lok Sabha MP, Richard Vanlalhmangaiha, has appealed to the Centre for urgent repairs and upgrades of key national highways in the state before the onset of the monsoon. During a meeting with Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Ajay Tamta, in New Delhi on Wednesday, the MP stressed the importance of swift action under the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to improve connectivity in the rain-prone region. Vanlalhmangaiha specifically urged for the immediate improvement of National Highway-6/306, particularly the stretch between Vairengte and Sairang, which serves as a critical lifeline linking Mizoram’s…

09 May

ATTA launches crackdown on unverified two-wheeler taxi drivers

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Aizawl Two-Wheeler Taxi Association (ATTA) has launched a city-wide crackdown on non-local and foreign drivers operating without valid identification, in a bid to ensure public safety and legal compliance. ATTA officials said the move comes after they discovered that several such drivers were running two-wheeler taxis without proper identity documents like Aadhaar cards or Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC). The Association raised concerns about the security risks and the legality of such operations. To tackle the issue, the Association has appealed to the public to report any instances of unverified taxi operators. It also urged all two-wheeler taxi owners…

08 May

Mizoram hosts national AI workshop to empower tribal economies

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A two-day national workshop focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) for financial empowerment in tribal and remote areas began today at Mizoram University. The event seeks to promote technology-led economic inclusion and enhance access to financial services through AI innovation. Organised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Mizoram University, and IIT Bhilai’s Innovation and Bio-Inspired Technology Foundation (IBITF), the workshop brings together researchers, government officials, and industry leaders. Eleven AI-driven financial technology projects are currently active in Mizoram—six at Mizoram University and five at NIT Mizoram—as part of DST’s Tribal Area Sub Plan Scheme, under the technical guidance of…

07 May

Aizawl to hold major civil defence drill on May 7

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In line with a nationwide emergency preparedness initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Aizawl will conduct a major civil defence mock drill on May 7 to enhance disaster response capabilities among citizens and institutions. The drill is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, covering the area between Civil Hospital Aizawl and the All India Radio Station in Tuikhuahtlang. A warning siren from the Deputy Commissioner’s Office will signal the start of a simulated air raid scenario. In a special evening session, authorities will sound a second siren at 6:30 pm, after which the entire city will observe a five-minute…

06 May

Mizoram Government explores cargo flight partnership with FA Airlines

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma held an important meeting today with Prof. Fauzia A.A. Arshi, the Managing Director of FA Airlines at his office in Aizawl. The main purpose of the meeting was to explore how the state government and FA Airlines could work together, especially in starting cargo flight services in Mizoram. During the meeting, the Chief Minister welcomed the idea and appreciated the airline’s interest in Mizoram. He said that starting cargo services would be a big help for the state. He explained that Mizoram produces many organic items that are unique and in high demand and cargo flights…

05 May

No PAP, no entry: 2 US tourists deported from Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Two American nationals were deported from Mizoram after landing at Lengpui Airport without the mandatory Protected Area Permit (PAP), officials confirmed on Saturday. The individuals identified as Walter Frederick Kuhn and Sharon Clodfelter Kuhn arrived at Lengpui Airport on May 2, unaware of the reintroduced PAP requirement for foreign nationals visiting the northeastern state. On being detained by immigration authorities at the airport for failing to produce the required documents, the duo was deported via an Indigo flight to New Delhi later that day. According to government sources, the PAP was reinstated in Mizoram on December 17, 2024, after being…

03 May

ATL road reopens as Mizoram govt approves additional funds

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Lunglei Headquarters, has officially called off its blockade of the Aizawl–Thenzawl–Lunglei (ATL) road following the Mizoram government’s approval of an additional ₹58.99 crore for the ongoing road project. The student body, backed by local organizations, launched the blockade on April 29 at key entry points including Pukpui, Zobawk, and Hrangchalkawn, alleging mismanagement of earlier sanctioned funds. The initial project fund stood at ₹90.69 crore, of which ₹44.89 crore was reportedly unaccounted for, prompting the protest. With the latest sanction, the total fund now stands at ₹103.88 crore. MZP Lunglei President Johan Hmangaihzuala expressed gratitude to…

02 May

7,300 Arrested in Mizoram Drug Crackdown

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has reaffirmed his government’s resolve to curb drug smuggling and substance abuse, calling it a top priority for the state. Speaking during a meeting with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) led by Chairperson Antar Singh Arya, the CM outlined intensified efforts to fight cross-border drug trafficking. Lalduhoma informed the delegation that a high-level coordination committee is in place to combat trafficking through both international and inter-state routes. “We will continue to take all necessary steps to curb this menace,” he stated. Mizoram, which shares a long and porous border with Myanmar and Bangladesh, has…

30 Apr

Mizoram Police seize meth worth ₹6 crore in major drug bust

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A major drug haul by Mizoram police leads to the seizure of methamphetamine worth over Rs 6 crore and the arrest of two suspects. Aizawl, April 29, 2025: Mizoram police made a significant drug bust on April 29, seizing 47.511 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at Rs 6.176 crore in Aizawl’s Zemabawk locality. The operation, carried out by the CID (SB) branch, led to the arrest of two individuals from Champhai town. The arrested suspects were caught transporting the drugs in two vehicles — a KIA Seltos (MZ 01 AD 6157) and a KIA Sonet (MZ 01 AC 3237). Police have…

29 Apr

MZP Lunglei launches indefinite blockade over ATL road funds

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Lunglei unit of Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), a prominent student body in Mizoram, launched an indefinite blockade on April 28, protesting the alleged diversion of funds meant for repairing the Aizawl-Thenzawl-Lunglei (ATL) road. MZP Lunglei sub-headquarters secretary K. Lalchhuanawma said the blockade was aimed at pressuring the government to release the funds earmarked for crucial road repairs. He said the organisation has been consistently demanding urgent action to improve the deteriorating condition of the ATL road, vital for connectivity in south Mizoram. The blockade has disrupted traffic and daily activities in the region, with protestors vowing to continue until…