Mizoram

07 Aug

MNF slams Mizoram government over PDS price increase

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) has called on the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government to rescind its decision to increase the prices of food grains under the public distribution system (PDS). The Lalduhoma-led government recently announced a reduction in the PDS subsidy for food grains provided to beneficiaries not covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The subsidy cut from Rs 25 to Rs 10 per kg of rice has resulted in the price of subsidized food grains rising from Rs 15 to Rs 30 per kg for non-NFSA households. MNF Legislature Party leader Lalchhandama Ralte criticized the…

06 Aug

42 lives lost in Mizoram disasters from March to May

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram faced a devastating series of calamities between March and May 2024, resulting in the loss of at least 42 lives, according to officials. The Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) convened a meeting on Monday, chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, where it was revealed that 5,938 houses and buildings were destroyed during this period. The deadliest incident occurred on May 28, when landslides in seven areas of the state capital, Aizawl, resulted in 34 deaths. Officials reported that the landslides severely damaged numerous houses, leading to this significant loss of life. An inter-ministerial central team reviewed the damage caused…

06 Aug

Mizoram Police Department has launched a statewide fitness initiative

Banasree SarkarMizoramPolice Department

The Mizoram Police Department on Monday inaugurated the state-wide fitness initiative "45 Minutes for All Ranks of Mizoram Police," a new routine aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of police personnel. The programme, launched under the slogan "Train to Excel," is spearheaded by the Home Minister and senior officers at PHQ. The inaugural event took place at the 1st Battalion MAP Playground in Armed Veng, Aizawl, as well as at all Armed Battalion headquarters and district capitals throughout Mizoram. The launch in Aizawl was attended by Home Minister K. Sapdanga, who served as the Chief Guest, along with…

30 Jul

Assam rifles seize ₹61.9 crore Meth in Mizoram raid

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Assam Rifles personnel seized methamphetamine tablets worth ₹61.9 crore in Mizoram’s Champhai district, according to an official statement. Acting on a tip-off, the personnel conducted a raid in Zokhawthar village, near the India-Myanmar border, on July 28 and seized 20.6 kg of methamphetamine tablets. The Assam Rifles stated that the seized tablets were handed over to the state police for further legal proceedings.

29 Jul

Assam Rifles seize Rs 35 lakh worth of heroin in Zokawthar, apprehend Myanmar woman

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Assam Rifles seized four hongs of Heroin No. 4, approximately 50 grams, valued at ₹35 lakhs, in the general area of Melbuk, Zokawthar, on Friday. The operation led to the apprehension of a woman, reportedly a resident of Tahan, Myanmar. The joint operation was conducted by a team from Assam Rifles and the Police Department of Zokawthar, acting on specific intelligence during a special Area Domination Patrol established by Assam Rifles. The seized consignment and the apprehended woman were handed over to the Police Department of Zokawthar for further legal proceedings, according to a press release.

25 Jul

Mizoram enhances healthcare sustainability with new bio medical waste treatment plant

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram's UD&PA Minister K. Sapdanga inaugurated the state's first Common Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant at Tuirial on Wednesday. The project, costing Rs. 9.71 crore, marks a significant advancement in Mizoram's healthcare infrastructure. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, contributed Rs. 2 crore to the project, which falls under the Aizawl Smart City Ltd initiative in collaboration with the Mizoram Pollution Control Board. Constructed within the Aizawl Municipal Corporation Solid Waste Management Centre, the plant adheres to the Bio Medical Waste Management Rules 2016. This facility will serve hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities across five…

23 Jul

Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati highlights RIPANS’ progress during campus visit

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati visited the Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) at Zemabawk, Aizawl, on Monday, where he inspected the newly constructed 100-bedded hospital and other key infrastructures on the campus. Accompanied by Dr. Sanjay D. Sawant, Director of RIPANS, and other colleagues, the Governor toured various sections and wards of the new hospital. The faculty expressed optimism about the hospital's operational readiness by the end of the year. They highlighted the need for improvements to the approach road by the Mizoram Public Works Department (MPWD) and sought support from the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED)…

08 Jul

Two Myanmar nationals escape from Mizoram’s Serchhip jail

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a daring escape from Serchhip district jail in Mizoram, two Myanmar nationals managed to flee on the evening of July 6th, according to official reports.The escapees, identified as 44-year-old Lalchhanhima from Leisen, Myanmar, and 31-year-old Lalnunnema, were incarcerated since June 10, 2024, for possessing a significant cache of AK-47 assault rifles. The breakout occurred during a recreational period when inmates were engaged in a volleyball game. After the match, as participants returned sports equipment to the storeroom, Lalchhanhima and Lalnunnema seized the opportunity and fled through the prison's main entrance. Following the incident, the district jail superintendent filed an…

01 Sep

CC Tea inks anti-cancer research collaboration with Dr B Barooah Cancer Institute

editor0 CommentsArunachal Pradesh, Business, Mizoram

CC Tea has signed three-year anti-cancer research collaboration to assess the efficacy of CC Tea extract on molecular pathways in lymphocytes and other blood cells of cancer patients of North-East India. The three phased research undertaking will begin with CC Tea extract tested on blood cells taken from cancer patients to concluding with the product being tested on patients directly.According to the report, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh recorded the highest incidence of new cancer cases in the country among females and males respectively. The company recently concluded a 6 months anti-viral and immune modulatory research with the prestigious Indian Institute…

07 Aug

Assam assembly team blames border violence on Mizoram police

editor0 CommentsAssam, Mizoram

Recent violence in the Kacha district along the Assam-Mizoram border has been “committed” by police in neighboring states, a delegation of all parties to the parliament here who visited the scene of the incident said Friday. In a report submitted to the Assam Legislative Assembly, the team also stated that the case was “a cold-blooded slaughter,” and Mizoram police were not making efforts to control the mob. The delegation said in Assam that “Mizoram police and some villains are indulging in invasion,” claiming that border disputes have long been exacerbated for this reason. On July 26, six Assam police officers…