Mizoram

19 Dec

Governor Kambhampati urges ICAR to help Mizoram maximize oil palm production

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati emphasized the potential of Mizoram to emerge as a leading oil palm producer in India during a meeting with a team from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (ICAR-IIOPR) on December 18. Interacting with ICAR experts at the Raj Bhavan, the Governor underscored the urgent need to reduce India’s dependency on imported edible oils by boosting local production. Highlighting Mizoram’s capacity, he called for focused efforts to address farmers’ challenges and enhance cultivation practices. “Mizoram has the potential to significantly contribute to India’s self-reliance in edible oil…

18 Dec

Assam Rifles rescues four De Brazza’s monkeys in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major operation against wildlife trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Mizoram Forest Department, rescued four exotic De Brazza’s monkeys valued at ₹60 lakh in Zokhawthar, Champhai district, on December 17. A Myanmarese national was apprehended in connection with the incident. The operation, based on specific intelligence, was conducted near Crossing Point III (Thangkhupa Kai). Troops from the COB Zokhawthar launched an ambush in the area, successfully intercepting the trafficker attempting to smuggle the rare primates across the Indo-Myanmar border. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Lalchhanhim from Tiau, Khawmawi in Myanmar, tried to evade capture but was…

17 Dec

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma launches ambitious Rubber Mission to boost agriculture

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Chief Minister Lalduhoma on December 16 unveiled the Mizoram Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission, an ambitious initiative aimed at transforming the state’s agricultural sector. The launch event, held at Dawrpui Multipurpose Hall in Aizawl, was attended by Minister for Land Resources, Soil & Water Conservation, Pu Lalthansanga, as the guest of honour. Speaking at the event, CM Lalduhoma acknowledged the challenges Mizoram’s farmers have faced with past government-supported crop initiatives, which often led to disillusionment. He emphasized the economic and environmental benefits of rubber cultivation, calling it a sustainable and high-demand global crop with the potential to generate consistent income for…

14 Dec

The governor of Mizoram honours 35 members of the Assam Rifles

Banasree SarkarMizoramMizoram Governor

Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati of Mizoram felicitated 35 members of the Assam Rifles for their service in the line of duty. At the esteemed Investiture Ceremony, the Governor's Gold and Silver Medals were given to the recipients. Under the direction of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), the Assam Rifles held the investiture ceremony on December 13 at Raj Bhavan's Circular Lawn. 35 Assam Rifles troops received Governor's Gold and Silver medals from the governor, including 15 Gold and 20 Silver awards for 2024. Speaking to the crowd, Governor Kambhampati expressed gratitude for the way the event was run and pointed…

14 Dec

Mizoram’s excise department nabs two with heroin and meth in Aizawl’s Khatla

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department seized a large quantity of heroin and methamphetamine in Aizawl’s Khatla locality on the night of December 12. Two individuals were apprehended in connection with the case. The seizure included: 787 grams of heroin3.93 kilograms of methamphetamineThe arrested individuals were identified as: Lalhlunrenga (41): Resident of New Champhai, currently residing in Zorinpui, Lawngtlai DistrictLalthangzuala (39): Resident of Champhai VengsangAuthorities also confiscated a Mahindra Bolero pick-up vehicle (registration number MZ01 X-9894) used for transporting the drugs. The accused have been booked under the NDPS Act, 1985. In a separate operation, the Assam Rifles and Land…

13 Dec

Mizoram Oil Palm growers meet governor over payment delays

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Leaders of oil palm growers from Mizoram's Mamit and Kolasib districts met Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan to discuss challenges faced in cultivation and payment issues under the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). During the meeting, the growers highlighted the delay in receiving viability gap payments for the years 2022-2024. This issue has adversely impacted oil palm sellers and hindered the growth of the sector in the state. Governor Kambhampati emphasized the importance of achieving self-sufficiency in edible oil production, stating that India currently imports the majority of its edible oil requirements. He noted Mizoram’s…

12 Dec

Mizoram takes bold step against drug crisis with new excise stations in key locations

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma inaugurated two Excise and Narcotics Stations in Saitual and Khawzawl on December 11, reinforcing the state’s efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse. These stations aim to curb the growing narcotics crisis in Mizoram, a key transit point for drugs trafficked from Myanmar. Since taking office on December 8 last year, Chief Minister Lalduhoma has prioritized anti-drug initiatives. His administration has engaged with NGOs, churches, and government departments to craft a comprehensive strategy addressing both drug supply and demand. Plans to amend existing laws for stricter enforcement are also in progress. The newly launched stations…

10 Dec

MSCW files suo moto notice over public a*sault on woman in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In response to a viral video showing the brutal public assault of a woman, the Mizoram State Commission for Women (MSCW) has filed a suo moto notice and demanded immediate legal action. The disturbing incident, which occurred in broad daylight on a public road, involved a 22-year-old man, identified as Lalnunfela from Aizawl’s Bethlehem locality, violently kicking and slapping the woman near a parked scooter. The disturbing footage, which spread rapidly online, led the victim's mother to recognize her daughter, prompting her to report the assault. In response, authorities have registered two cases: MSCW Case No. 80/2024 under the Mizoram…

09 Dec

Over 350 grams of heroin seized in Champhai district, three arrested

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department, in coordination with the Assam Rifles, seized over 350 grams of heroin in two separate operations conducted in the Champhai district, close to the India-Myanmar border. Three individuals have been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, according to an official statement. In the first operation on December 6, acting on a tip-off, a joint team of the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department and Assam Rifles personnel intercepted suspicious activity in the area between Zote village and the Tiau River. During the raid, 48 grams of heroin were confiscated. The…

07 Dec

Mizoram Police seize drugs and explosives in major weeklong operations

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Police have made significant strides in their ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities with a series of major drug and explosives seizures this week. On Thursday, a team from the CID SB intercepted a drug trafficker in Bawngkawn (Durtlang Road) and confiscated 90 grams of suspected heroin, valued at Rs 2.7 lakh, and 9.595 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets, worth Rs 124.73 lakh. The drugs were concealed within the door panels of a Hyundai i10 Sportz vehicle, driven by 25-year-old Rodintluanga from Bawngkawn Shalom Veng. A case has been registered at the Special Narcotics Police Station. In a separate operation…