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04 Dec

High Participation: Lai ADC Election in Mizoram Sees 83.99% Voter Turnout

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) election experienced a voter turnout of 83.99% across 25 constituencies, with a total of 56,873 registered voters (27,854 men and 29,019 women). The Sakeilui constituency had the highest turnout at 94.59%, while Lawngtlai–Chandmary had the lowest at 73.54%. A total of 111 polling stations were established, facing challenges in some areas due to difficult terrain. Various political parties participated, including the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), Mizo National Front (MNF), Congress (INC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and independent candidates. Vote counting is scheduled for December 9, 2025, and the current term of the MDCs…

03 Dec

A rodent outbreak destroys 42% of crops, affecting thousands of farmers

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A severe rodent infestation has destroyed nearly 42 per cent of Mizoram’s agricultural output this year, affecting more than 5,000 farmers across all 11 districts, according to the state Agriculture Department. The outbreak was triggered by the flowering of Bambusa tulda, locally known as Thingtam, a phenomenon that occurs once every 48 years and causes rodent populations to surge rapidly. Deputy Director (Plant Protection) Lalrindiki said over 1,700 hectares of farmland spanning 180 villages have suffered significant damage. While poisoning drives helped slow the spread, the rodent population began declining only after the harvest period. Mamit district recorded the most…

03 Dec

Mizoram Rolls Out Digital Module to Simplify Tax Collection at Border Check-Posts

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram is set to modernize transport management by implementing an online border check-post module, aimed at streamlining entry tax collection for commercial vehicles. Developed with the National Informatics Centre, the system is ready for deployment, starting at the Vairengte check gate on the Mizoram–Assam border and the Kanhmun gate with Tripura, which are crucial for handling high commercial traffic volumes. This initiative will enhance fee collection efficiency, improve vehicular movement, decrease manual interference, and increase transparency, making Mizoram the 28th state in India to adopt a digital border management system.

03 Dec

Bamboo Flowering Leads to Rodent Surge, Wiping Out 42% of Mizoram’s Agricultural Produce

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

More than 5,000 farmers in Mizoram experienced a 42% loss of their annual harvest due to a severe rodent outbreak linked to the gregarious flowering of the bamboo species Bambusa Tulda. The infestation affected over 1,700 hectares and led to significant crop losses, especially in the districts of Mamit and Lunglei, where some farmers reported losses exceeding 82%. Government mitigation efforts, such as poisoning drives, have helped stabilize the situation. The bamboo flowering initiated a cyclical rodent outbreak, which historically occurs every 48 years. This year's event, associated with "Mautam," was somewhat contained due to early warnings and state preparations,…

02 Dec

Concerns about the “risky” railway alignment and Gorkhali OBC relocation are growing in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Centre for Environment and Social Justice (CESJ) has raised alarm over renewed efforts to grant OBC status to the Gorkhali community in Mizoram and over the environmental risks linked to the proposed Sairang–Hmawngbuchhuah railway alignment. CESJ recalled that in December 2024, the Mizoram government had clarified that Gorkhas in the state do not face caste-based backwardness as defined by the Mandal Commission, and thus do not qualify for state-level OBC status. The organisation warned that granting OBC recognition within the state could significantly affect employment opportunities for Mizo youth and disrupt social balance. CESJ also warned that the proposed…

28 Nov

A Mizoram court sentenced a 67-year-old man to ten years in prison for molesting a little girl.

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A fast-track court in Mizoram’s Kolasib district on Thursday sentenced a 67-year-old man to 10 years of imprisonment for molesting a minor girl six years ago, officials said. The order was pronounced judge R. Vanlalena, sentencing Vanlalruata to 10 years of jail term for sexually abusing the 8-year-old girl. A fine of Rs 7,000 was also imposed on the man. Notably, the court had earlier convicted the man under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and sentenced him to 10 years of imprisonment with a Rs 5,000 fine in November 2021.According to reports, the father of the…

26 Nov

149 young achievers are honored by the Mizoram Governor with Rajya Puraskar Awards

Banasree SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh on Tuesday conferred the prestigious Rajya Puraskar Award on 149 Scouts and Guides at a ceremony held in the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan. The Rajya Puraskar, the highest state-level recognition of the Mizoram Bharat Scouts & Guides (MBS&G), marks a major milestone in the journey of young Scouting and Guiding achievers. Addressing the award recipients, the Governor congratulated them for their dedication and hard work. He said the Rajya Puraskar reflects discipline, service, perseverance and self-improvement—values that form the foundation of the Scouts and Guides movement. He urged the awardees to consider…

25 Nov

Poorvottar Sampark Setu’s development projects in Siaha are examined by Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ram Nath Thakur visited Mizoram’s Siaha district on Monday as part of the Poorvottar Sampark Setu Programme, carrying out a detailed review of ongoing development work and interacting directly with local officials and residents. The visit is part of the Centre’s continued outreach to remote northeastern regions to ensure timely implementation of major schemes. The Minister arrived at the Siaha Helipad, where he was welcomed by M. Laikaw, Chief Executive Member of the Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC); V.L. Hruaizela Khiangte, Deputy Commissioner; and Manjeet Singh Sankhla, Superintendent of Police. Immediately…

24 Nov

Election officials are taught for a flawless process as Mizoram intensifies preparations for the Lai Council votes

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

With the 12th General Election to the Lai Autonomous District Council approaching, election officials in Mizoram underwent a detailed training session on November 23 to strengthen preparedness and ensure a smooth electoral process. The specialised training was conducted at the DRDO Conference Hall for officials assigned to handle sensitive election materials. District Election Officer Donny Lalruatsanga supervised the programme and underscored the importance of accuracy and discipline in all election-related duties. Addressing the participants, he noted that even minor mistakes in dispatching or receiving election materials can disrupt the entire voting process. He urged officials to work with utmost care…

22 Nov

Mizoram overturns the judgment, and Lunglei will become the main campus of the state university

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major policy shift seen as a response to long-standing public demand, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on November 20 announced that the main centre of the proposed state university will now be established in Lunglei. The decision reverses the government’s original plan to locate the university’s central campus in Aizawl. The announcement was made during a meeting of the Lunglei High Powered Committee (HPC), where the Chief Minister acknowledged the persistent appeals from residents of Lunglei and the southern districts. He said the shift reflects the government’s commitment to honouring public sentiment and addressing regional aspirations. If necessary, he…