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13 Oct

At the International Star Expo in Aizawl, 36 non-locals were discovered without ILPs; MZP and MIMA call for strict action

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Tensions have escalated in Mizoram’s capital after the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) and the Mizoram Merchant Association (MIMA) discovered 36 non-local participants without valid Inner Line Permits (ILPs) at the ongoing 1st International Star Expo in Aizawl. The joint verification drive was conducted on Saturday at the Lammual Ground, where the popular trade event is being held. According to officials from both organisations, the inspection was launched following growing complaints about the alleged participation of traders and exhibitors who lacked the mandatory ILP — a document required for non-residents to enter and operate within Mizoram. The groups said that the…

11 Oct

CM Lalduhoma said Mizoram would increase energy independence by constructing a 2,400 MW pumped storage hydro project in Hnahthial

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday announced plans to establish a 2,400 MW pumped storage hydroelectric power plant in Hnahthial district. The ambitious project, to be constructed across Darzo Nallah, a tributary of the Tuipui River, marks one of the largest power infrastructure initiatives ever undertaken in the state. Speaking at the general conference of the Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) in Hnahthial town, the Chief Minister said the upcoming hydro project would not only strengthen Mizoram’s power generation capacity but also reduce the state’s long-standing dependence on electricity imports from neighbouring states. “Mizoram has the potential to generate clean and…

10 Oct

Through a two-day interagency workshop, Mizoram improves its investigation of wildlife crimes

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major step toward improving coordination and efficiency in combating wildlife-related offences, a two-day Capacity Building Training on Wildlife Crime Investigation concluded on Wednesday at the Forest Training School, Bethlehem Vengthlang, Aizawl. The programme brought together officers from the Forest Department and the Police Department to strengthen their technical and legal understanding of wildlife crime investigation, with a special focus on the challenges of illegal wildlife trade in Northeast India. The training, held from October 8 to 9, was jointly organised by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), Eastern Region, Kolkata, and the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate…

08 Oct

For the efficient application of new criminal legislation, Mizoram would create a Directorate of Prosecution: CM Lalduhoma

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced on Wednesday that the state government is taking concrete steps to establish a Directorate of Prosecution, aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of three new central criminal laws and the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS). The announcement came during the inauguration of a training programme for government advocates, public prosecutors, and nodal officers handling court cases in Aizawl. According to the Chief Minister, a study group has already submitted recommendations for the new directorate, which is now awaiting cabinet approval. “The government is actively working to implement the three new central criminal laws and the…

07 Oct

Political stakes are rising ahead of the November 11 vote, making Mizoram’s Dampa Bypoll a four-cornered race

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced by-elections for eight Assembly constituencies spread across seven states — Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, and Odisha — with polling scheduled for November 11 and counting of votes on November 14. Among these, the Dampa Assembly seat in Mizoram has drawn considerable attention as political parties gear up for what is shaping up to be a multi-cornered and closely watched contest. The by-election in Dampa, located in Mamit district along Mizoram’s border with Bangladesh, was necessitated by the demise of Mizo National Front (MNF) legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo, who represented…

04 Oct

Healthcare standards are strengthened as three PHCs in Mizoram obtain national quality accreditation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Three Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Mizoram — Phullen, Hnahlan, and Reiek — have earned certification under India’s National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), marking a significant milestone in the state’s healthcare development. The PHCs scored 90.68%, 93.36%, and 90.76% respectively, reflecting high standards in patient care, staff competence, and operational efficiency. With this latest recognition, Mizoram now has 34 Health & Wellness Centre-PHCs (HWC-PHCs) certified nationally, moving closer to its target of 57. Reiek PHC, part of the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP), has contributed to the state’s achievement of five state-level and four national-level certifications out of seven targeted facilities.…

29 Sep

Over the course of a two-day crackdown, Assam Rifles arrest 10 people and recover contraband worth Rs 8.7 crore in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In one of the biggest anti-smuggling crackdowns of recent months, the Assam Rifles has seized contraband items worth ₹8.7 crore during a series of operations across Mizoram over the past two days. Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, officials confirmed on Sunday. According to security sources, the operations were carried out across multiple districts, including Aizawl and Champhai, both of which are known to be vulnerable points for cross-border smuggling. The seizures underline the persistent challenges Mizoram faces due to its porous international border with Myanmar. On Friday, Assam Rifles personnel intercepted three trucks on the…

27 Sep

Mizoram’s rodent plague causes farmers to struggle while zoologists start their investigation, raising concerns about scrub typhus

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A fresh rodent outbreak in Mizoram has forced hundreds of jhum farmers to battle crop destruction even as scientists warn of possible disease transmission, particularly scrub typhus, which is endemic to the state. Teams of zoologists from Pachhunga University College (PUC) in Aizawl have now begun an intensive study to track the scale of the outbreak and assess the health risks linked to the rodent population. The investigation is being led by Prof. Lalramliana, who has dispatched multiple field teams from the Zoology Department to villages reporting heavy infestation. The zoologists are collecting samples to determine the dominant rodent species…

26 Sep

With the new train connection to Aizawl, the Mizo Students’ Union wants to see more ILP enforcement

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) has urged the Mizoram government to tighten enforcement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in light of the newly inaugurated railway connection linking Aizawl with Delhi, Guwahati, and Kolkata. MSU leaders, led by president B. Lalkhawngaiha, met Home Minister K. Sapdanga on Thursday and submitted a memorandum calling for stricter checks to prevent illegal entry into the state. The union recommended setting up ILP counters not only at Sihhmui and Sairang stations, but also along the Sihhmui–Phunchawng stretch and at Serkhan in Kolasib district. The organization further suggested revising ILP guidelines to introduce a…

25 Sep

India’s wildlife records are expanded by the discovery of the golden-haired tube-nosed bat in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have recorded the presence of the rare golden-haired tube-nosed bat (Harpiola isodon) in Mizoram. This marks the first time the species has been documented in India, pushing its known global range westward by more than 1,000 kilometres.The breakthrough came during a systematic survey of bat diversity in the forested landscape of Hmuifang village, Aizawl district, led by noted bat researcher Dr. Uttam Saikia. To ensure accuracy, Dr. Saikia worked in collaboration with global experts including Dr. Gabor Csorba of the Hungarian Natural History Museum, Dr. Manuel Ruedi from the Natural History Museum…