Mizoram

16 Nov

Hundreds gather in Aizawl for candlelight vigil after tragic deaths in Manipur

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A candlelight vigil was held in Aizawl on Friday evening to mourn the tragic deaths of 11 members of the Hmar-Mizo community in Manipur's Jiribam district. Organized by the Mizo Defence League, the demonstration took place in front of Vanapa Hall, drawing hundreds of participants who gathered to express grief and outrage over the recent violence. The protesters were particularly distressed by the murder of a Hmar tribal woman, a mother of three, who was killed on November 7 in Zairawn village, near Jiribam. They also condemned the deaths of 10 more community members, allegedly killed by security forces on…

15 Nov

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia holds key review meeting on Mizoram’s development

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma convened a high-level review meeting in Aizawl today to evaluate and enhance the progress of developmental projects in the state. The meeting, held at the Planning & Programme Implementation Conference Hall, focused on advancing ongoing projects and addressing challenges that impact timely project delivery. Chief Minister Lalduhoma expressed gratitude for Scindia’s commitment and acknowledged the contributions of his late predecessor, Madhavrao Scindia, in furthering regional development. “Mizoram’s progress depends heavily on the DoNER Ministry’s support, and while substantial strides have been made, there…

15 Nov

Aizawl traffic police destroyed 176 modified silencers to combat noise pollution

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This year, the Mizoram Aizawl Traffic Police confiscated 176 silencers and modified exhaust systems that produced noise levels higher than the 80 dB limit. According to the CJM's order dated November 13, 2024, the confiscated objects were burnt at the Aizawl Superintendent of Police's office courtyard. The Aizawl Traffic Police's tenacious efforts to reduce motorcycle-related noise pollution in the city prompted the judgment. Aizawl is hosting a lot of activities in anticipation of the holiday season, which is increasing traffic, particularly late at night. In addition to being against the law, riding a motorcycle with modified silencers pollutes the air…

14 Nov

Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles uncover explosives, arrest two in Aizawl operation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major operation, Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles seized a substantial cache of explosives and arrested two individuals near Aizawl, according to an official statement released Wednesday. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team set up a mobile vehicle checkpoint at Lawipu Junction, intercepting a taxi and uncovering 1,000 gelatin sticks, 1,000 detonators, and 20 meters of safety fuse. In a separate operation on November 11, security forces conducted one of the month’s largest drug busts in Champhai district. Acting on cross-border smuggling intelligence, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police intercepted a vehicle on the Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road. The suspects abandoned…

14 Nov

Mizoram’s YMA condemns Manipur attacks, Calls for full inquiry

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Central Coordination Committee (CCC) of the Mizoram Young Mizo Association (YMA) has condemned recent violent incidents in Manipur, demanding justice and a thorough inquiry by the Central Government. The CCC expressed deep concern over attacks in Jiribam's Zaiawn village on November 7, which involved arson and vandalism, resulting in 17 homes being destroyed. In a November 13 meeting, the CCC passed resolutions denouncing the killings, including the shooting of local teacher Mrs. Zosangkim Hmar. Additionally, the committee condemned an alleged incident on November 11 where Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly opened fire, resulting in 10 deaths and…

14 Nov

Mizoram’s YMA condemns Manipur attacks, Calls for full inquiry

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Central Coordination Committee (CCC) of the Mizoram Young Mizo Association (YMA) has condemned recent violent incidents in Manipur, demanding justice and a thorough inquiry by the Central Government. The CCC expressed deep concern over attacks in Jiribam's Zaiawn village on November 7, which involved arson and vandalism, resulting in 17 homes being destroyed. In a November 13 meeting, the CCC passed resolutions denouncing the killings, including the shooting of local teacher Mrs. Zosangkim Hmar. Additionally, the committee condemned an alleged incident on November 11 where Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly opened fire, resulting in 10 deaths and…

13 Nov

Siaha District plans to advance disability rights on World Disability Day

Banasree SarkarMizoramWorld Disability Day

The DC Office Chamber hosted a meeting of the Siaha District Level Committee on Disability. The conversation, which was conducted by District Commissioner VL Hruaizela Khiangte, concentrated on the significance of respecting and defending the rights of individuals with disabilities as specified in India's Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Commissioner Khiangte underlined that everyone with a disability should have equal rights and access. In accordance with the RPwD Act's mandate, he urged government organizations, educational institutions, medical facilities, houses of worship, and the general public to enhance accessibility. Khiangte asserts that these actions are necessary to promote…

12 Nov

Mizo Students’ Union President granted bail in COVID-19 fund mismanagement case

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Aizawl District Court granted bail on Monday to Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) President Samuel Zoramthanpuia in a case involving alleged mismanagement of COVID-19 relief funds. However, bail was denied in a separate case involving allegations of kidnapping and extortion, with the court citing the severity of these charges. Zoramthanpuia was initially detained last Friday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on charges of cheating and misappropriating funds from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, specifically under Sections 420 and 403 of the Indian Penal Code. Following this, Aizawl Police took him into custody for his alleged role in the kidnapping and…

11 Nov

Aizawl man arrested for scamming petrol pump customers using fake QR Code

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A 23-year-old man, H. Lalrohlua from Hrangchalkawn, Lunglei, was arrested in Aizawl on November 9 for a scheme in which he redirected payments to his personal account at a Mizofed petrol pump. Lalrohlua, currently residing in Aizawl’s Armed Veng area, allegedly replaced the petrol pump’s original QR code with his own, scamming customers who paid via G-Pay. The fraudulent activity came to light after CCTV footage captured Lalrohlua swapping the QR codes, and the video quickly went viral on social media. Transactions from his G-Pay account revealed payments from multiple customers, with amounts including Rs. 1000, Rs. 425, and Rs.…

09 Nov

Mizo Students’ Union President arrested for kidnapping and extortion

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The President of the Mizo Students’ Union (MSU), Samuel Zoramthanpuia, was arrested by Mizoram Police on Friday for his alleged role in a kidnapping and extortion case involving an employee of M/S Satnam Global Infraproject Ltd., a contractor under Mizoram Power & Electricity Department. The arrest was carried out in connection with a complaint filed by Bhanu Shankar Rabidas, a non-local employee residing in Aizawl. Initially detained by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday morning on separate charges of fraud and misappropriation of Chief Minister's Relief Fund, Zoramthanpuia was subsequently charged with kidnapping and extortion by the Aizawl Police. According to…