Mizoram

09 Aug

BSF alleged to have tortured Mizo man at Indo-Bangladesh border

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), a prominent student body, has accused the Border Security Force (BSF) of physically assaulting a Mizo man, Zirsangliana, near the Indo-Bangladesh border. In a press release, the MZP alleged that personnel from the 20 Bn. BSF, stationed at B.O.P Crocodile, tortured Zirsangliana on August 5 after he reportedly crossed into Bangladesh to visit relatives. The student body further claimed that the Mizoram police refused to register a complaint against the BSF, condemning the actions of both the security force and the local police. However, Lawngtlai SP Lokeshwaran clarified that Zirsangliana was handed over to Vasai…

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06 Aug

42 dead in Mizoram’s deadly landslides and cyclone

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram faced a devastating series of calamities between March and May 2024, resulting in the loss of at least 42 lives, according to officials. The Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) convened a meeting on Monday, chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, where it was revealed that 5,938 houses and buildings were destroyed during this period. The deadliest incident occurred on May 28, when landslides in seven areas of the state capital, Aizawl, resulted in 34 deaths. Officials reported that the landslides severely damaged numerous houses, leading to this significant loss of life. An inter-ministerial central team reviewed the damage caused…

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06 Aug

Mizoram Police has inaugurated a fitness lounge to improve the fitness of police personnel

Banasree SarkarMizoramPolice Department

The Mizoram Police Department on Monday inaugurated the state-wide fitness initiative "45 Minutes for All Ranks of Mizoram Police," a new routine aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of police personnel. The programme, launched under the slogan "Train to Excel," is spearheaded by the Home Minister and senior officers at PHQ. The inaugural event took place at the 1st Battalion MAP Playground in Armed Veng, Aizawl, as well as at all Armed Battalion headquarters and district capitals throughout Mizoram. The launch in Aizawl was attended by Home Minister K. Sapdanga, who served as the Chief Guest, along with…

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30 Jul

Assam Rifles seize Methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 61 crore in Champhai

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Assam Rifles personnel seized methamphetamine tablets worth ₹61.9 crore in Mizoram’s Champhai district, according to an official statement. Acting on a tip-off, the personnel conducted a raid in Zokhawthar village, near the India-Myanmar border, on July 28 and seized 20.6 kg of methamphetamine tablets. The Assam Rifles stated that the seized tablets were handed over to the state police for further legal proceedings.

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29 Jul

Heroin worth ₹35 Lakhs seized by Assam rifles in Melbuk

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Assam Rifles seized four hongs of Heroin No. 4, approximately 50 grams, valued at ₹35 lakhs, in the general area of Melbuk, Zokawthar, on Friday. The operation led to the apprehension of a woman, reportedly a resident of Tahan, Myanmar. The joint operation was conducted by a team from Assam Rifles and the Police Department of Zokawthar, acting on specific intelligence during a special Area Domination Patrol established by Assam Rifles. The seized consignment and the apprehended woman were handed over to the Police Department of Zokawthar for further legal proceedings, according to a press release.

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25 Jul

Aizawl Smart City’s initiative: Bio medical waste treatment plant inaugurated

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram's UD&PA Minister K. Sapdanga inaugurated the state's first Common Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant at Tuirial on Wednesday. The project, costing Rs. 9.71 crore, marks a significant advancement in Mizoram's healthcare infrastructure. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, contributed Rs. 2 crore to the project, which falls under the Aizawl Smart City Ltd initiative in collaboration with the Mizoram Pollution Control Board. Constructed within the Aizawl Municipal Corporation Solid Waste Management Centre, the plant adheres to the Bio Medical Waste Management Rules 2016. This facility will serve hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities across five…

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27 Oct

IndiaSkills: Mizoram receives 3 Gold and 6 Silver Medals

editor0 CommentsMizoramIndiaSkills

After four days of great display of passion and grit, winners from Mizoram received 3 gold and 6 silver medals in the IndiaSkills 2021 Regional Competition for the Eastern Zone. Overall, 98 candidates from 8 states and union territory were declared winners in the competition. Governor of Bihar, Shri Phagu Chauhan felicitated the winners at Bapu Sabhaghar, Patna and awarded each of them a cash prize of Rs 21,000 along with a gold medal. The first runners up were given Rs 11,000 and a silver medal. From Mizoram, Lalramtluangi, Lalnunfeli and Samuel Lallawmzuala won a gold medal in Bakery, Fashion…

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07 Aug

Interstate Border Violence “Perpetrated By Mizoram Police”: Assam Team

editor0 CommentsAssam, MizoramBorder dispute

The recent violence in Cachar district, along the Assam-Mizoram border, was "perpetrated" by the police force in the neighbouring state, an all-party delegation of the Assembly here that had visited the site of the incident said on Friday.In its report tabled in the Assam Assembly, the team also said that the incident "was nothing but a cold-blooded massacre", with no effort on the part of the Mizoram Police to control the mob on its side. The delegation noted that the "Mizoram Police along with some miscreants indulged in encroachment activities" in Assam, and claimed that the border dispute has been…

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01 Aug

Border dispute between Assam and Mizoram to be resolved

editor0 CommentsAssam, Mizoram, PoliticalBorder dispute

Assam and Mizoram have been at odds over the boundary for decades, but Monday’s clashes flared up over an alleged construction by Mizoram in the disputed 198-square-mile stretch on the inter-state border Lailapur under Dhalai of Cachar district in southern Assam and Vairengte in Kolasib district of northern Mizoram. Seven people, including six Assam Police personnel, were killed. On the same issue the Mizoram Chief Minister said on Twitter “As per telephonic discussion with Union Home Minister and Assam Chief Minister, we agreed to resolve the Mizoram-Assam border issue amicably through meaningful dialogue,” . According to sources The Centre has told…

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28 Jul

Spirit of America Donates Oxygen Concentrators in Lunglei

editor0 CommentsHealth, MizoramCovid-19, mizoram, oxygen concentrators, Spirit of America

Spirit of America, a US-based nonprofit organization that engages citizens in strengthening relationships with friends, partners, and allies to preserve the promise of a free and better life, is delivering 10 oxygen concentrators to rural health facilities in Lunglei district in Mizoram. The International Association of Human Values (IAHV) and the American India Foundation (AIF) - Spirit of America is sending 320 oxygen concentrators to medical facilities on the front lines of the pandemic. These include 28 districts across 10 Indian states. This contribution will add to the recently announced package to strengthen health infrastructure amid the second phase of…

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