Mizoram

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…

15 Feb

Mizoram Election Commission announces date for CADC polls

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The Mizoram state election commission (SEC) on Friday announced elections to 88 village councils (VCs) within Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in south Mizoram's Lawngtlai district. State election commissioner H. Lalthlangliana told a news conference here that the elections will be held on March 12 and counting of votes will take place as soon as polling is over. The last date for filing nominations is February 19, while contestants can withdraw their names latest by February 24. Scrutiny of papers will be held on February 21, he added.

15 Feb

NABARD holds State Credit Seminar in Mizoram

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NABARD, Mizoram Regional Office on Friday organized the State Credit Seminar in Aizawl and Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma attended the event as Chief Guest and released the State Focus Paper 2025-26. The seminar's Special Guests include Lalnilawma, the Minister of Rural Development, Horticulture, and PHED of the Government of Mizoram; PC Vanlalruata, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperation of the Government of Mizoram; and T. Lhungdim, the General Manager (OIC) of the Reserve Bank of India. Senior Officials, Senior Bankers from the Banking Fraternity, SLBC coordinators, Lead District Managers (LDMs), and Developmental Agencies, including NGOs, attended the seminar. Pankaja Borah,…

15 Feb

Mizoram announces village council elections for March 12

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Friday that elections for 88 village councils (VCs) in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Lawngtlai district will be held on March 12. Counting of votes will commence immediately after polling concludes. State election commissioner H. Lalthlangliana revealed that the last date for filing nominations is February 19, with withdrawals allowed until February 24. Scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on February 21, and the executive body must be formed by March 17. The entire election process is set to conclude by March 18. Of the 516 seats across the…

14 Feb

ZPM’s victory marks new era in Mizoram’s village and Local Council politics

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), Mizoram's ruling party, has emerged as the dominant force in the recently concluded village council (VC) and local council (LC) elections, as per the State Election Commission's (SEC) final tally. ZPM won 266 out of 543 VCs and 54 out of 110 LCs, showcasing its widespread support. The Congress secured 43 VCs and 14 LCs, while the BJP managed to win just one VC. Independent candidates claimed seven VCs and two LCs. In terms of total seats, ZPM captured 1,153 seats across all VCs, followed by the Mizo National Front (MNF) with 744, Congress with…

13 Feb

Mizoram polling ends peacefully, 64.76% voter turnout for village councils

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Polling for 534 Village Councils (VC) and 110 Local Councils (LC) across Mizoram concluded peacefully on Wednesday, according to State Election Commissioner H. Lalthlangliana. Voting, which began at 7 a.m., continued beyond the scheduled 4 p.m. deadline. The State Election Commission (SEC) reported a 64.76% voter turnout in VC polls and 33.24% in LC elections by 8:30 p.m., with final numbers expected to rise. Elections were not held in nine VCs where candidates, mostly from the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), were declared elected unopposed. Polling in Lalnutui VC (Lunglei district) and Lawipu LC (Aizawl Municipal Corporation) has been rescheduled…

12 Feb

Mizoram pop singer Feli Fanai no more

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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…