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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…

08 Aug

Mizoram BJP Raises Landslide Relief For Lawngtlai, Amendment Bill For Lai, Mara, Chakma Councils

PreetiMizoram

A BJP delegation representing Mizoram’s three autonomous district councils has urged the Centre to expedite the passage of the 125th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2019, which has remained pending in Parliament for several years. The delegation met Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai in New Delhi on Friday and sought early action on the proposed legislation concerning the Lai, Mara and Chakma Autonomous District Councils in southern Mizoram. According to the BJP, Rai said the demand was receiving due attention and that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had been pursuing the matter after assigning him responsibility for overseeing…

16 Jul

SIR 2026 Review Held in Aizawl District

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Electoral Roll Observer for Special Intensive Revision (SIR), 2026, V. Lalsangliana, IAS, on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the electoral roll revision exercise in Aizawl district and urged political parties, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and election officials to work together to ensure the preparation of an accurate and error-free electoral roll. The review meeting was held at the Aizawl DC Pisapui Hall under the chairmanship of Lalsangliana, who is also Commissioner and Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD) and Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA). He has been appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) as the Electoral Roll Observer for…

15 Jul

Officials Finalise Event Arrangements

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Siaha district administration on Wednesday held a meeting to review preparations for the celebration of India's 79th Independence Day, with officials discussing arrangements and assigning responsibilities to ensure the event is organised smoothly. The meeting was held at the DC Mini Conference Hall in Siaha under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner V.L. Hruaizela Khian. During the meeting, officials discussed various aspects of the Independence Day programme to ensure the national occasion is celebrated in a dignified and well-coordinated manner. Responsibilities were assigned to different government departments for the successful conduct of the celebrations. It was decided that the main…

14 Jul

Zo Fair Opens in Aizawl with 25 Stalls, Showcasing North East’s Traditional Crafts and Forest-Based Products

ParomitaMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday inaugurated the week-long Zo Fair (Aadhi Bazaar) at Dawrpui Multipurpose Hall in Aizawl.The fair is jointly organised by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and the Cooperation Department, Government of Mizoram.The fair showcases a wide range of traditional handicraft and indigenous products brought by artisans from various North Eastern States as well as different parts of Mizoram.Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the history of the people of the North East had long been preserved through their traditional attire,…

14 Jul

Mizoram Government Urges Tourists to Defer Travel Amid Severe Flooding and Highway-Blocking Landslips

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Incessant monsoon rainfall has caused widespread inundation and severe landslides across several districts of Mizoram, prompting the Lalduhoma-led state government to issue an urgent public safety advisory asking tourists from outside the state to postpone their visits. The state's Tourism Department explicitly appealed to travelers to avoid visiting Mizoram until weather conditions improve, while requesting those who have already made travel bookings to reschedule their trips to prevent severe transit disruptions and personal safety risks. The adverse weather has triggered massive infrastructure damage and overflowing rivers, forcing the emergency evacuation of at least 100 families in Tlabung town and neighboring…

11 Jul

Incessant Rain Wreaks Havoc in Mizoram: 80+ Families Shifted, Major Roads Cut Off

ParomitaMizoram

More than 80 families have been evacuated to safer locations in Mizoram after the Khawthlangtuipui River overflowed in Lunglei district following nearly a week of incessant rainfall, officials said. The worst-hit area is Tlabung town, located near the Bangladesh border, where floodwaters submerged several houses. As many as 42 families were shifted to safer places after their homes were either fully or partially inundated. Another 40 families from Tipperaghat village under Tlabung subdivision were also evacuated after rising waters entered residential areas. Besides flooding, continuous rainfall has triggered landslides, rockfalls and other rain-related incidents at more than 29 locations across…

10 Jul

CADC Government Restored After Year-Long Governor’s Rule

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The BJP-Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) alliance retained control of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram on Wednesday after newly sworn-in Chief Executive Member (CEM) Nirupam Chakma secured a decisive vote of confidence in the 20-member council. The confidence motion, conducted under the chairmanship of Deputy Chairman Sundor Muni Chakma, was passed with the support of 18 members. The lone Mizo National Front (MNF) member, Rasik Mohan Chakma, remained absent during the proceedings. Nirupam Chakma was sworn in as the Chief Executive Member on Wednesday after being appointed by the Governor of Mizoram following his election as the leader…