Mizoram

18 Oct

₹1.4 crore smuggling operation disrupted by joint forces in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a coordinated operation, the Assam Rifles and the Customs Preventive Force seized illegal goods worth ₹1.4 crore in Mizoram's Champhai district. The joint raid, conducted on October 16 and 17, 2024, targeted the areas of Hmunhmeltha and Zokhathar, known for smuggling activities along the India-Myanmar border. The team confiscated a substantial haul, including heroin No. 4, illegal areca nuts, and foreign-origin liquor. Authorities estimate the value of the seized items at ₹1 crore 40 lakh. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to crack down on smuggling in the region, which remains a persistent issue. In a separate incident,…

17 Oct

Mizoram’s Tourism Minister explores tourism development with Artsignia Innovations

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s Tourism Minister Lalrinpuii, along with Secretary of Tourism Dr. Lalrozama, met with a delegation from Delhi-based company Artsignia Innovations at the Mizoram Secretariat on Monday. The meeting focused on strategies to enhance Mizoram’s economy, with a major emphasis on tourism development. Abhilash Sriram Sridhar, Business Director of Artsignia, shared his vision of transforming Mizoram into a tourism hub, likening it to India’s own Genting Highlands. He discussed initiatives such as converting waste into art, modernizing museums to preserve local culture, and creating sustainable hotels and resorts using resources from local tribes, manufacturers, and farmers. Pankaj Sharma, Director of Artsignia,…

08 Oct

ZPM, MNF, and HPC unveil candidates for Silung Hills Council

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), and the Hmar People's Convention (HPC) have unveiled their candidates for the upcoming elections to the 12-member Silung Hills Council (SHC), scheduled for November 5. The Congress party is set to announce its candidates on Tuesday. In a strategic alliance, the ZPM and HPC will contest together, with the ZPM fielding candidates for eight seats and the HPC for four. Meanwhile, the MNF has allied with the Hmar People's Convention (Reformed) (HPC-R), contesting 10 and 2 seats, respectively. ZPM Vice-President W Chhuanawma revealed the party's list during a function…

04 Oct

Mizoram creates 16 positions for new human rights panel

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant move, the Mizoram government announced a 4 percent increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for its employees, effective from November. This hike is being described as a Christmas gift to the workforce. With the new increase, government employees will receive 40 percent of their basic pay as DA, as confirmed by an official statement. Additionally, the council of ministers approved the establishment of a state human rights commission and the creation of 16 positions within the panel. This development follows a directive from the Gauhati High Court, which recently ordered the Mizoram government to set up the…

01 Oct

SHC elections: 23,789 voters registered in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The State Election Commissioner, H. Lalthlangliana, announced on Monday that the schedule for the upcoming elections to the Sinlung Hills Council (SHC) in Mizoram will be unveiled on October 3. This announcement follows the release of the final electoral rolls for the polls. According to the rolls, there are a total of 23,789 voters, including 11,914 female voters, marking a slight increase of 39 female voters over male voters. This figure represents a notable rise from the 20,914 voters recorded during the last council elections in November 2019. The SHC encompasses 12 constituencies across 31 villages in the Hmar-dominated northeastern…

26 Sep

Mizoram MP criticizes CM for arecanut panic

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram's lone Rajya Sabha MP, K. Vanlalvena, has criticized Chief Minister Lalduhoma for creating unnecessary panic among arecanut growers in the state. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Vanlalvena assured farmers that the Central Government has not issued any order halting the cultivation of arecanuts in Mizoram. Vanlalvena expressed frustration over the Chief Minister's recent statement in the Assembly, where Lalduhoma claimed that the Indian Government had imposed a ban on arecanut cultivation in the state. "This has caused unnecessary fear among the farmers," Vanlalvena stated. The MP clarified that he personally reached out to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Kumar on…

20 Sep

Mizoram launches ‘Bana Kaih’ financial scheme

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

On September 19, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the 'Bana Kaih' financial assistance scheme designed to support small entrepreneurs and farmers in the state. The launch event took place at Vanapa Hall in Aizawl. During his address, Lalduhoma announced that the government has earmarked funds for purchasing four key crops: ginger, turmeric, Mizo chilli, and broomsticks, through farmer societies to be established in local villages. He emphasized that minimum prices for these crops will be guaranteed, and support prices will be provided if farmers sell below the fixed rates. The CM also mentioned that paddy (unhusked rice) would be purchased…

18 Sep

Chief Minister prioritizes repairs on National Highway 306/6

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vanlalhlana is set to inspect the deteriorating stretch of National Highway 306/6 between Kawnpui and Khamrang, where stranded trucks have raised concerns due to the road's poor condition. The decision follows a meeting with the Mizoram Truck Owners Association (MTOA) and Mizoram Truck Drivers Association (MTDA), who have urged the government to expedite repairs. During the meeting, the associations highlighted the challenges truck drivers face on the heavily damaged stretch. In response, Minister Vanlalhlana agreed to assess the situation personally, promising swift action to resolve the crisis. Chief Minister Lalduhoma has also addressed the issue,…

14 Sep

Mizoram requests financial aid for ASF affected pig farmers

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has formally requested financial assistance from the Central government to support pig farmers severely impacted by the ongoing African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister C Lalsawivunga highlighted the crisis during a meeting with animal husbandry and veterinary ministers in Odisha. He stressed that the ASF outbreak has inflicted significant financial losses on pig farmers across the state. Minister Lalsawivunga urged the Centre to provide compensation for the substantial losses incurred. He also called for urgent measures to either produce or import vaccines to combat the disease. Last month, Lalsawivunga informed the state…

13 Sep

Malsawmsangzuala Ralte inaugurates school connect event

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC) Chairman Malsawmsangzuala Ralte inaugurated the "School Connect 2024" event at Chanmari YMA Hall, Aizawl, on Thursday. The two-day event, organized by the MYC in collaboration with Lynchpin and ZALEN newspaper, aims to provide career guidance to students from eight participating schools in the city. In his address, Ralte emphasized the need for discipline and proper career planning. "In today's competitive world, success requires a clear career path," he stated, encouraging students to use the event as a tool to shape their future. ZALEN newspaper editor Vanlalrema Vantawl highlighted the participation of 12 institutions, including Women's Polytechnic…