Mizoram

01 Mar

Mizoram CM hands over TATA school bus to Ephatha Special School

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on February 28 handed over a 24-seater TATA school bus to Ephatha Special School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The handover ceremony took place at the Chief Minister’s office yard. Addressing the event, Lalduhoma lauded IOCL’s contributions to Mizoram, noting that it is one of the state’s highest taxpayers, contributing approximately ₹170 crore annually. He also appreciated IOCL’s support during the COVID-19 pandemic, which included the donation of 21 dialysis machines and essential medical supplies. The Chief Minister further mentioned that…

28 Feb

₹2.2 crore support for Mizoram Oil Palm farmers announced

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Oil palm farmers in Mizoram’s Kolasib and Mamit districts have received ₹2.2 crore in financial support under the Viability Gap Payment (VGP) scheme for the 2022-23 period, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit announced on Thursday. An additional ₹76 lakh was provided for 2023-24, with monthly assistance set to continue under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) scheme, launched by the Central government to promote oil palm cultivation. The BJP has hailed the financial aid as a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to supporting farmers. However, the party accused Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma…

27 Feb

Mizoram CM seeks growth opportunities from NITI Aayog visit

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma met with NITI Aayog member Dr. Vinod Kumar Paul at Aijal Club on February 26, emphasizing the opportunities and benefits the state could gain from the high-level visit. The meeting, attended by Mizoram’s council of ministers, senior officials, and NITI Aayog representatives, focused on key developmental initiatives. Lalduhoma expressed confidence that NITI Aayog’s engagement would drive innovation and economic growth in Mizoram. Dr. VK Paul reaffirmed NITI Aayog’s commitment to Viksit Bharat 2047, praising Mizoram for achieving India’s lowest infant mortality rate in the past two years. He highlighted the state’s potential for sustainable development through…

25 Feb

V Zirsanga takes over as new CEM of LADC

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader V Zirsanga will be sworn in as the new Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) on Thursday, following the approval of Mizoram Governor VK Singh. Zirsanga's appointment follows the collapse of the MNF-Congress coalition-led executive committee in LADC on February 12, after CEM C Lalmuanthanga resigned just before a scheduled floor test. The MNF-Congress coalition had taken charge of the council on May 14, 2024, but lost its majority after Zirsanga and another MNF member, Lallawmsanga Apetow, pledged support to ZPM. With the shift in allegiance, the current composition of…

24 Feb

Arvind Panagariya leads high-level Finance Commission delegation to Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A high-level delegation from the 16th Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, arrived in Aizawl on February 23 for a four-day visit to assess Mizoram’s fiscal needs and development priorities. Upon arrival, the delegation met Governor Vijay Kumar Singh, who highlighted the state’s financial constraints and urged the commission to consider Mizoram’s low revenue generation while making recommendations to the Central Government. During their visit, the Finance Commission will hold discussions with Chief Minister Lalduhoma and senior state officials at the Secretariat. Stakeholder consultations will include meetings with political parties, Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), local bodies, trade and industry…

22 Feb

Mizoram to amend liquor prohibition law in ongoing budget session

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government is set to introduce a bill to amend the state's prohibition law during the ongoing budget session of the assembly, Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced on Friday. Responding to the debate on the motion of thanks for the Governor’s address, Lalduhoma stated that the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Act, 2019, would be amended to regulate beer and wine sales. "The excise and narcotics department minister will move the House to amend the liquor ban act," he told the assembly. The Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government had earlier hinted at reviewing the 2019 prohibition law. Mizoram’s liquor policies have shifted…

21 Feb

Mizoram’s Lengpui Airport to get Krishi Udan upgrade by year-end

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje announced on Thursday that Mizoram’s Lengpui Airport will be upgraded to the “Krishi Udan” category by the end of this year. During a press conference at Atal Bhavan in Aizawl, Karandlaje stated that the upgrade will transform the state’s lone airport from a passenger facility to one that promotes agricultural export. The Krishi Udan scheme aims to enhance the transportation of agricultural products, boosting farmers’ access to national and global markets. Karandlaje also highlighted the Centre’s efforts to skill the youth and provide toolkits,…

19 Feb

Mizoram: Assam Rifles, Police seize drugs worth Rs 71.15 crores in Champhai, one held

editorMizoram

In a joint operation, the Assam Rifles and Zokhawthar Police recovered a large cache of narcotics from the general area of Vangkai, Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram, on February 18. Acting on specific intelligence, security forces intercepted a consignment and seized 7.1 kg of Methamphetamine tablets and 3.1 kg of Crystal Methamphetamine, with an estimated market value of Rs71.15 crore. One individual, identified as Vanlalruaia (59), a resident of Chhinga Veng, Aizawl, was apprehended in connection with the seizure. The arrested individual and the recovered contraband were handed over to the Zokhawthar Police for further investigation and legal proceedings.In another operation…

19 Feb

CM Lalduhoma inaugurates the Aizawl Peak Resort Skywalk

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the Aizawl Peak Resort Skywalk at Hangi Lunglen Tlang on February 18, marking a significant milestone in the state’s tourism development. The Aizawl Peak Resort, managed by Er. H. Ginzalal, Adviser to the Chief Minister (Technical), and his family, was lauded by Lalduhoma for their dedication and efforts. “Their hard work and perseverance have contributed greatly to Mizoram’s growing tourism sector,” the CM stated. Built by Nail India Adventure Private Limited, Pune, the skywalk is constructed with 30mm toughened glass panels, stretching 10 meters in length and 2.24 meters in width. It can support up…

18 Feb

Mizoram Government denies rumors of selling Lengpui Airport to IAF

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has dismissed rumors of plans to sell or completely transfer the state-owned Lengpui Airport to the Indian Air Force (IAF), Chief Minister Lalduhoma’s Finance Adviser, TBC Lalvenchhunga, clarified on February 17. Addressing a party gathering, Lalvenchhunga emphasized that the government is only exploring collaboration with the IAF for modernizing the airport, located 32 km from Aizawl. “There is no intention of either selling or transferring the Lengpui airport. We are only exploring possibilities to improve and modernize the airport,” he stated. The issue of transferring the airport has been a topic of debate for several years. Past…