Mizoram

19 Nov

Mizoram Sinlung Hills Council begins new term

editorMizoram

The Deputy Commissioner's office in Aizawl hosted the oath of affirmation ceremony for the elected Sinlung Hills Council members. According to the requirements of the Sinlung Council Act 2018, the ceremony signaled the start of a new administration term.NIn compliance with Section 13(1) of the Sinlung Council Act Er. Lalhriatpuia, the Deputy Commissioner for Aizawl, gave the oath. All elected members were sworn in by the Pro-tem Chairman in accordance with Section of the Act. The Chairman, R. Lalfakzuala of the 10-Tinghmun constituency, was chosen without opposition. The following people were chosen to serve on the Sinlung Hills Council: Chief…

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18 Nov

MZP calls for quota shift for Mizo students amid Manipur violence

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram's apex student body, Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), has called on the Central government to ensure the safety and security of Mizo students in violence-hit Manipur. Expressing grave concern over the escalating tensions following the recent killing of 10 tribal individuals, the MZP urged the Centre to temporarily reallocate Mizoram’s quota seats in technical and medical institutions outside Manipur until peace is restored. The student body also appealed to the Lalduhoma-led Mizoram government to safeguard the Meitei community residing in the state and encouraged Manipuris to prioritize self-protection amid the ongoing crisis. In a strong statement, the MZP criticized both…

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18 Nov

In Manipur, Mizo has requested the Center for the safety of students

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Mizoram's apex student body on Saturday urged the Center to take steps to ensure the safety and security of Mizo students in Manipur, which has been plagued by violence. As tensions rose in Manipur following the death of ten tribal members, Mizo Jirlai Paul expressed concern over the safety of Mizo students there. It requested the Center to temporarily shift the Mizoram part of Manipur's technical and medical schools out of the neighboring state till the situation normalizes. The party called on the Manipuris to look after themselves and encouraged the Lalduhoma government to take steps for the protection and…

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16 Nov

Candlelight vigil in Aizawl honors victims of Manipur’s ethnic violence

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A candlelight vigil was held in Aizawl on Friday evening to mourn the tragic deaths of 11 members of the Hmar-Mizo community in Manipur's Jiribam district. Organized by the Mizo Defence League, the demonstration took place in front of Vanapa Hall, drawing hundreds of participants who gathered to express grief and outrage over the recent violence. The protesters were particularly distressed by the murder of a Hmar tribal woman, a mother of three, who was killed on November 7 in Zairawn village, near Jiribam. They also condemned the deaths of 10 more community members, allegedly killed by security forces on…

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15 Nov

Mizoram’s development boosted by DoNER support, Scindia reaffirms commitment

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma convened a high-level review meeting in Aizawl today to evaluate and enhance the progress of developmental projects in the state. The meeting, held at the Planning & Programme Implementation Conference Hall, focused on advancing ongoing projects and addressing challenges that impact timely project delivery. Chief Minister Lalduhoma expressed gratitude for Scindia’s commitment and acknowledged the contributions of his late predecessor, Madhavrao Scindia, in furthering regional development. “Mizoram’s progress depends heavily on the DoNER Ministry’s support, and while substantial strides have been made, there…

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15 Nov

Mizoram Aizawl traffic police seized 176 modified exhaust and silencers

editorMizoram

This year, the Mizoram Aizawl Traffic Police confiscated 176 silencers and modified exhaust systems that produced noise levels higher than the 80 dB limit. According to the CJM's order dated November 13, 2024, the confiscated objects were burnt at the Aizawl Superintendent of Police's office courtyard. The Aizawl Traffic Police's tenacious efforts to reduce motorcycle-related noise pollution in the city prompted the judgment. Aizawl is hosting a lot of activities in anticipation of the holiday season, which is increasing traffic, particularly late at night. In addition to being against the law, riding a motorcycle with modified silencers pollutes the air…

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14 Nov

Joint operation leads to major drug bust and explosive seizure in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major operation, Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles seized a substantial cache of explosives and arrested two individuals near Aizawl, according to an official statement released Wednesday. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team set up a mobile vehicle checkpoint at Lawipu Junction, intercepting a taxi and uncovering 1,000 gelatin sticks, 1,000 detonators, and 20 meters of safety fuse. In a separate operation on November 11, security forces conducted one of the month’s largest drug busts in Champhai district. Acting on cross-border smuggling intelligence, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police intercepted a vehicle on the Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road. The suspects abandoned…

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14 Nov

YMA calls Manipur violence “Barbaric”, demands action

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Central Coordination Committee (CCC) of the Mizoram Young Mizo Association (YMA) has condemned recent violent incidents in Manipur, demanding justice and a thorough inquiry by the Central Government. The CCC expressed deep concern over attacks in Jiribam's Zaiawn village on November 7, which involved arson and vandalism, resulting in 17 homes being destroyed. In a November 13 meeting, the CCC passed resolutions denouncing the killings, including the shooting of local teacher Mrs. Zosangkim Hmar. Additionally, the committee condemned an alleged incident on November 11 where Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly opened fire, resulting in 10 deaths and…

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14 Nov

YMA calls Manipur violence “Barbaric”, demands action

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Central Coordination Committee (CCC) of the Mizoram Young Mizo Association (YMA) has condemned recent violent incidents in Manipur, demanding justice and a thorough inquiry by the Central Government. The CCC expressed deep concern over attacks in Jiribam's Zaiawn village on November 7, which involved arson and vandalism, resulting in 17 homes being destroyed. In a November 13 meeting, the CCC passed resolutions denouncing the killings, including the shooting of local teacher Mrs. Zosangkim Hmar. Additionally, the committee condemned an alleged incident on November 11 where Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly opened fire, resulting in 10 deaths and…

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12 Nov

MSU President Samuel Zoramthanpuia granted bail in COVID-19 fund scandal

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Aizawl District Court granted bail on Monday to Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) President Samuel Zoramthanpuia in a case involving alleged mismanagement of COVID-19 relief funds. However, bail was denied in a separate case involving allegations of kidnapping and extortion, with the court citing the severity of these charges. Zoramthanpuia was initially detained last Friday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on charges of cheating and misappropriating funds from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, specifically under Sections 420 and 403 of the Indian Penal Code. Following this, Aizawl Police took him into custody for his alleged role in the kidnapping and…

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