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05 Mar

Food Grain Logistics Boost: Rice Consignment from Punjab Reaches Sairang by Train

riyaMizoram

On March 3, the first Food Corporation of India (FCI) food grain cargo train reached Sairang Railway Station in Mizoram, carrying approximately 25,900 quintals of rice from Punjab, as announced by the Railway Ministry. This cargo train, composed of 42 wagons, is a pivotal advancement in enhancing rail-based freight connectivity and the supply chain of vital commodities in the state. The successful unloading of this food grain rake underscores the operational capabilities of Sairang and the expanding function of railway infrastructure in Mizoram's logistics and food distribution systems. The introduction of passenger and freight train services has significantly transformed transportation…

05 Mar

Myanmar National, Three Others Arrested with Meth and Heroin

riyaMizoram

Four individuals, including a Myanmarese national, were arrested near the Indo-Myanmar border in Mizoram, with drugs valued at Rs 31 crore. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in collaboration with the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) Mizoram and State Excise and Narcotics Department, conducted the operations, resulting in the seizure of 36.434 kg of methamphetamine and 905 grams of heroin. The NCB encourages citizens to report narcotics-related information confidentially through the MANAS Helpline (toll-free: 1933).

03 Mar

Mizoram Government Signals Strong Action to Curb Areca Nut Smuggling

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The Mizoram government is intensifying its efforts against the smuggling of areca nuts from Myanmar, which has caused significant economic harm to local farmers and contributed to the growth of unregulated black money. Home Minister K Sapdanga reported that from 2019 to 2025, there were 468 smuggling cases and 292 arrests related to this issue. The illegal nuts, which evade import duties and taxes, are sold at lower prices, damaging local growers. The government reaffirms a "zero-tolerance" approach, promising strict measures and increased border surveillance, and warns that all involved in the trade, including officials, will be held accountable.

28 Feb

Lalduhoma Faces Backlash After Assembly Passes Mizo Marriage and Inheritance (Amendment) Bill Amid Gender Bias Concerns

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s largest women’s organisation, the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), has urged the state government to withdraw the recently amended marriage and inheritance law, saying the changes are inadequate and could be unsafe for Mizo women.The appeal came on February 27, a few days after the Mizoram Legislative Assembly passed the Mizo Marriage and Inheritance of Property (Amendment) Bill on February 24. In a statement, the MHIP said that under the earlier law, provisions applied uniformly to all Mizo citizens, including those who married outside the community. However, the amended law excludes Mizo women who marry non-tribal men. The organisation…

28 Feb

C Lalsawivunga Tells Assembly 8,966 Families Hit by ASF; Govt Under Lalduhoma Announces Relief Measures

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram has suffered an estimated financial loss of Rs 960 crore due to the continued outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), which has killed more than 71,000 pigs in the state since 2021.Informing the Assembly on February 27, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister C Lalsawivunga said the disease has badly affected the livestock sector, especially pig farmers across the state.Speaking in the House in Aizawl, the minister said that since the first outbreak was reported in March 2021, a total of 71,912 pigs have been lost. He said 8,966 families have been affected by the outbreak. Out of the total…

27 Feb

32 Beneficiaries Assessed, Assistive Devices to Be Provided Through Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A health assessment camp for persons with disabilities was held at Putlungasih village under Lungsen RD Block as part of Project LEAP, an initiative taken up under the leadership of the Deputy Commissioner of Lunglei. Project LEAP, which stands for Lunglei’s Empowerment for Access and Equity for All Persons, aims to improve access to health care, government services and support systems for persons with disabilities in rural areas. The medical camp was conducted by a team led by Senior Specialist (Orthopedician) Dr Joseph Lalrindika Chawngthu. The team included an audiologist, a clinical psychologist, an ophthalmic assistant, members of the NCD…

27 Feb

Mizoram’s Tax Share Rises Under 16th Finance Commission as 2026–27 GSDP Pegged at Rs 43,817 Crore

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who also holds the Finance portfolio presented the State Budget for 2026–27 in the Assembly. After the presentation in the House, he addressed the media at a press conference held at the Assembly Annexe Conference Hall in Aizawl and explained the main points of the Budget. The Chief Minister said Mizoram’s share under Horizontal Devolution has increased to 0.564 per cent as recommended by the 16th Finance Commission. Because of this, the State is expected to receive Rs. 8,608.08 crore as its share of Central Taxes and Duties during 2026–27. This is Rs. 976.80 crore more…

26 Feb

John L.T. Sanga Opens Zotlang M-PACS Common Service Centre, Revised Bye-Laws Introduced

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Udit Prakash Rai, Commissioner & Secretary of the Cooperation Department, inaugurated the newly computerised M-PACS Office at Zotlang.On the same occasion, Pu John L.T. Sanga, Registrar of Cooperative Societies, also inaugurated the Zotlang M-PACS Common Service Centre. The programme was attended by Pu Lalnunsanga, Chairman of MCAB Ltd., and Pu Lalthlamuana, District Cooperative Officer (DCO), Aizawl West. During the event, the DCO (Aizawl West) highlighted the establishment of the Zotlang M-PACS and also introduced the revised edition of the M-PACS Model Bye-laws. The inauguration ceremony was attended by members of the Zotlang community, representatives of the Primary Cooperative Society, as…

26 Feb

Lalduhoma Says University Cluster Model Intact as House Approves Lunglei as New Headquarters

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Legislative Assembly of Mizoram has passed a Bill to shift the headquarters of the proposed state university from Aizawl to Lunglei. The move marks an important change in the state’s higher education planning.The House approved the Mizoram State University (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which changes the location of the university headquarters. Under the original Act passed in March 2025, Aizawl had been named as the headquarters of the proposed university.Introducing the Bill, Higher and Technical Education Minister Vanlalthlana said the decision was taken to correct regional imbalance and ensure fair development across the state. He informed the House that the…

25 Feb

Governors of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh Emphasize Youth, Connectivity, and Cultural Heritage at Joint Foundation Day Event

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A joint celebration marking the Foundation Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh was held at the Durbar Hall of Lok Bhavan in Aizawl under the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative.Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), attended the programme as the chief guest. In his address, he extended greetings to the people of both states and noted the progress achieved since they became full-fledged states in 1987.The Governor said that despite difficult terrain and geographical challenges, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh have made steady development in recent years. He highlighted the role of the youth and stressed…