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07 Oct

Mizoram Achieves Cardiac-Care Milestone With First Leadless Pacemaker Implantation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram has recorded its first leadless pacemaker implantation at Aizawl Civil Hospital, with doctors performing the advanced cardiac procedure at the government hospital on Monday. Health Minister Lalrinpuii said the procedure was carried out by a team of cardiologists led by Dr Loncy V Lalzarliana and Dr Isak Lallawmkima, under the guidance of Dr Uday Shankar Das of Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata. The development comes about a year after a cardiac catheterisation (Cath) laboratory was installed at the state’s largest civil hospital in 2025. Unlike conventional pacemakers, which require a surgical pocket under the skin and leads passing through blood…

04 Oct

From Survival Skills to Modern Tech: CIJWS Vairengte Trains Mizoram’s Youth

PreetiMizoram

Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), Vairengte conducted an intensive training programme for 83 NCC cadets from Mizoram from September 21 to October 4.The training provided young boys and girls an opportunity to train in the professional environment of one of the Indian Army’s premier training institutions.The two-week programme was conceived to take the cadets beyond routine NCC training and expose them to the discipline, physical standards, field skills and team spirit of military life. The cadets underwent drill, physical training, firing, map reading, fieldcraft, survival training, first aid and team-building activities, while also receiving an introduction to jungle…

01 Oct

Anthurium Festival Makes Grand Comeback in Mizoram with Horticulture, Adventure and Indigenous Culture

ParomitaMizoram

After a three-year break, Mizoram’s much-awaited Anthurium Festival has returned, bringing together horticulture, adventure tourism, indigenous culture, music and community experiences in a unique celebration at Ailawng and Reiek. The three-day festival, organised by Mizoram Tourism in association with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Mizoram, began on October 1 and will continue until October 3. Speaking on the occasion, Mizoram Tourism Minister Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar said the festival reflects the state's broader vision of ensuring that tourism benefits local communities as much as destinations. He stressed that visitors travelling to villages, using local transport, enjoying local cuisine and purchasing…

30 Sep

Heroin, Ganja, and Meth Seized in Mizoram Destroyed at Phunchawng

PreetiMizoram

The Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department on September 30 destroyed seized narcotic substances worth ₹11.82 crore at Bethani Multipurpose Farm in Phunchawng on the outskirts of Aizawl. According to officials, the drugs were confiscated in 106 cases that had already been disposed of by the courts. The destruction was carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The exercise was supervised by Excise and Narcotics Commissioner Z Lalhmangaiha. Officials said the destroyed contraband included 3.35 kg of heroin valued at ₹10.71 crore, 19.43 kg of ganja worth ₹9.71 lakh, 1.98 kg of…

28 Sep

Mizoram Government to Address Staff Shortages and Seed Storage in Sericulture

PreetiMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma chaired a review meeting of the Sericulture Department on Monday, emphasising the need for large-scale projects to transform Mizoram into a major silk-producing State in line with the 'Viksit Mizoram 2047' vision. During the meeting, attended by Sericulture Minister Lalthansanga and top officials, it was highlighted that the government has increased the procurement price of cocoons from Rs 300 to Rs 350 per kg to benefit the State's 7,040 sericulture farmers. So far this year, farmers have produced over 53 metric tons of cocoons. To further support the sector, the Chief Minister directed officials to submit…

24 Sep

Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar Inaugurates First Pluck and Pay Festival in Mizoram

ParomitaMizoram

The three-day Pluck and Pay Festival, organised for the first time in Mizoram jointly by the Tourism Department and the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Khawzawl, was inaugurated on Wednesday at Vanhnuailiana Hall, Tualte. In the Pluck and Pay Festival, being held at Chawngtlai and Tualte, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the farms of local farmers in the host villages, where they can pick and purchase a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.Several stalls showcasing agricultural produce and products made by local artisans have also been set up at Chawngtlai. Zawlkhaw Adventure Club is organising zipline activities for visitors.Under…

23 Sep

Six Arrested, Two Minors Detained in Mizoram Assam Regiment Jawan’s Killing Case

ParomitaMizoram

Six people have been arrested and two minors detained in connection with the killing of 29-year-old Assam Regiment jawan Zakaria Lalhriattluanga in Mizoram’s Kolasib district. According to police, the six accused have been remanded to judicial custody and lodged in Kolasib District Prison and Correctional Centre, while the two minors are under the supervision of the district Juvenile Justice Board. The accused have been booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition Act, 2019. Lalhriattluanga, who was posted in Jammu and Kashmir, had returned home on leave and arrived at Lengpui Airport on…

01 Sep

Champhai launches school nutrition garden programme to promote healthy eating among children

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Champhai district administration on Tuesday launched the School Nutrition Garden Programme at Government Vengthlang Middle School as part of the National Nutrition Month, or Poshan Maah, observed during September. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Aaquib inaugurated the programme and also addressed students and teachers at the event. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said that until around two months ago, many schools in Champhai district did not have nutrition gardens. To address this gap, Project LEAD and PM POSHAN have been brought together to promote the availability of healthy and hygienic food for schoolchildren. He said the initiative would provide…

26 Aug

Mizoram Releases ₹51 Crore for Ginger Procurement

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has procured more than 2 lakh quintals of ginger from farmers this year under its flagship Bana Kaih, or Handholding, scheme, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister PC Vanlalruata informed the state Assembly on Monday. Replying in writing to a question during the ongoing monsoon session, the minister said that 2,00,481.55 quintals of ginger had been procured from farmers across the state as of August 18. The government has released ₹51.13 crore towards support prices for the ginger procured during the current year. With this, the total amount released for ginger procurement under the scheme during 2025 and…

25 Aug

Two alleged SOREPA members arrested over extortion attempt in Imphal East

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Commando Unit of Imphal East District (CDO/Imphal East) arrested two alleged active members of the SOREPA in connection with an alleged extortion attempt at Khurai Thangjam Leikai on August 24, security officials said. The two arrested persons have been identified as Laitonjam Rocky Singh, also known as Khutan, 37, and Pukhrambam Kumarjit Singh, 36. According to security forces, the arrests were made following specific intelligence inputs suggesting that the two men had allegedly gone to the locality to collect extortion money. Acting on the information, CDO/Imphal East launched an operation in the area. The intelligence input was corroborated by…