Mizoram

12 Mar

Mizoram records 46 drug-related deaths in 2024-25

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram is grappling with an escalating drug crisis, with 46 drug-related deaths recorded in the 2024-25 financial year as of February 13, according to State Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar. The alarming figures reflect the growing heroin influx into the state, prompting authorities to intensify anti-drug operations. Since 1984, when Mizoram reported its first heroin-related death, the state has lost 1,884 people to substance abuse, including 230 women—accounting for 12.21% of the total fatalities. Authorities have observed a shift in drug abuse patterns. Until 2015, pharmaceutical opioids like Spasmo-Proxyvon and Parvon Spas were the primary causes of drug-related deaths.…

11 Mar

K. Vanlalvena urges Centre to expedite NIT Mizoram campus development

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Rajya Sabha MP K. Vanlalvena raised concerns in Parliament over the delayed infrastructure development of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Mizoram, urging the Centre to expedite the construction of its permanent campus. Established in 2009 under the Government of India’s expansion of technical institutions, NIT Mizoram still lacks a permanent campus and continues to operate from multiple temporary locations in Durtlang, Chaltlang, and Tanhril. Addressing the Parliament Budget session, Vanlalvena stressed that the campus construction at Lengpui remains stalled due to land classification issues, as the Forest Department designated the site as part of the Riverine Reserved Forest.…

10 Mar

Manik Saha accuses CPI(M) and Congress of ruining Tripura for decades

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has slammed the CPI(M) and Congress, accusing them of ruining the state for 35 years and claiming that real freedom was achieved only after the BJP formed the government. Speaking at a massive gathering at Swami Vivekananda Maidan to mark two years of the BJP-led government, Dr. Saha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP National President JP Nadda, who attended the event. Attacking the opposition, CM Saha accused the CPI(M) of being the "root of terrorism, violence, and unrest", while calling Congress a party of "corruption and…

10 Mar

Mizoram Police arrest Belgian Journalist Simon Clement over Arms Act violation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Police have arrested Simon Clement, a Belgian freelance journalist, after two empty cartridges were allegedly recovered from his possession at Lengpui Airport near Aizawl. Clement was taken into custody during a routine security check at the airport on Wednesday, police officials said. He has been booked under relevant sections of the Arms Act and was sent to judicial remand at Tanhril jail on Sunday. Further investigations revealed that Clement had allegedly crossed over to Myanmar in violation of Indian visa regulations. Upon his return, authorities detained him for breaching immigration norms. The Mizoram Journalist Association (MJA) has expressed concern…

08 Mar

Mizoram Police seize Rs 7 crore in narcotics, arrest five traffickers

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant anti-drug operation, authorities in Mizoram have seized narcotics worth over Rs 7 crore and arrested five individuals in separate incidents, officials confirmed on March 7. In the first major bust, a joint operation by the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) led to the seizure of 48 kg of crystal methamphetamine in Aizawl’s Khatla neighborhood. The confiscated drug, valued at Rs 6.72 crore, was being trafficked to Delhi, where its street price is around Rs 14 lakh per kg, officials said. 🔹 Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested.🔹 The suspects hail…

07 Mar

In fiscal year 2024–25, Mizo govt set aside ₹17.69cr for road maintenance

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has fully utilized the ₹17.69 crore allocated for road maintenance during the 2024-25 financial year, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vanlalhlana informed the Assembly on Thursday. The minister stated that the cost of constructing 1 km of road varies based on specifications and road conditions, with an average allocation of ₹49,300 per km. Chief Minister Lalduhoma also addressed the Assembly, highlighting the state's adoption of a new road construction system. He revealed that the government has urged the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to construct roads using rigid pavement, which, though costlier, has a lifespan…

06 Mar

Mizoram’s economy grows at 15.92%, reflecting strong economic resilience

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram has recorded impressive economic growth, with its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) projected to reach ₹35,575.54 crore in 2023-24, marking a robust 15.92% increase from ₹30,690.33 crore in 2022-23, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 presented in the state assembly on Wednesday. Chief Minister Lalduhoma tabled the report, which highlights Mizoram’s transition from an agriculture-dominated economy to a more diversified structure driven by industrial and tertiary sectors. Key Economic Indicators GSDP Growth: At current prices, Mizoram’s economy is estimated to grow by 15.92% in 2023-24. Constant Price Growth: At 2011-12 constant prices, the state is projected to record an…

05 Mar

Mizoram CM announces ₹15,198 crore budget with key allocations

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The budget stands at ₹15,198.76 crore, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year’s ₹14,412.12 crore. The budget allocates ₹12,540.20 crore (82.51% of the total outlay) for government expenditure, reflecting a 4.88% rise from last year. Capital expenditure for development projects and debt reduction has also increased by 8.29% to ₹2,658.56 crore. Key Highlights of the Budget Revenue & Debt Management: Mizoram’s total revenue is projected at ₹15,198.76 crore, with ₹2,616.33 crore expected from the…

04 Mar

Opposition walks out of Mizoram assembly over criticism of MYC Act

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s opposition, led by Lalchhandama Ralte, staged a walkout from the state Assembly on Monday, protesting remarks by Chief Minister and House Leader Lalduhoma during discussions on the Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC) Bill, 2025.The opposition took offense at Lalduhoma’s criticism of the previous MYC Act, which he claimed lacked proper recruitment rules and financial audit provisions, leading to unrestricted expenditure. He called it a flawed system with questionable intentions, triggering strong objections from the opposition. LESDE Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar clarified that the MYC Bill, 2025 seeks to strengthen the commission with greater transparency and accountability. However, opposition leader Lalchhandama Ralte…

03 Mar

Mizoram Government unveils bill to regulate overseas job placements

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government is set to introduce a new bill aimed at regulating private agencies involved in sending local youth abroad for jobs, following concerns over illegal placements in foreign countries. The Mizoram Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Bill, 2025 will be presented in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly today by Labour, Employment, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, according to officials. The proposed legislation seeks to streamline and legalize the operations of private placement agencies, ensuring that Mizoram's youth can secure employment opportunities without falling prey to fraudulent agents or illegal placements. Under the new law, agencies will be required…