Mizoram

19 Mar

Aizawl market relocated to AMC multicomplex after fire

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Treasury Bazar in Aizawl, which was destroyed by fire early Monday morning, will not be rebuilt at its current location, Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Lalrinenga Sailo announced. Despite growing vendor protests, the market will be relocated to the AMC Multicomplex in Tuikual South for public safety reasons. After visiting the fire site with Deputy Mayor R. Thanglura and Corporator David Zohmangaiha, Sailo stated that the site had a history of disasters, including a bomb blast, wall collapse, and past fire incidents. Given its proximity to the Assembly House, the AMC, after consultations with the State government, Home Minister,…

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18 Mar

Aizawl AMC Mayor announces relocation of treasury market for safety reasons

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Lalrinenga Sailo has reaffirmed that the Treasury Bazar, which was destroyed in a fire early Monday morning, will not be rebuilt at its current location despite strong opposition from vendors.Speaking after visiting the site with Deputy Mayor R. Thanglura (Ward XII) and Corporator David Zohmangaiha (Ward XVII), Sailo announced that the market, located in Tuikual South (AMC Ward XII) and Venghlui (AMC Ward XVII), would be relocated to the AMC Multicomplex in Tuikual South."We extend our condolences to those affected by the fire. After consulting with the State government, Home Minister, and Speaker of the…

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17 Mar

CM Lalduhoma urges ‘Peace Bonus’ for Mizoram’s stability

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has urged the Central Government to grant a ‘Peace Bonus’ to the state, citing its sustained efforts in maintaining stability despite various challenges. During a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lalduhoma highlighted key concerns, including internet connectivity issues, the refugee crisis, and security-related challenges. The Chief Minister stressed that Mizoram’s poor internet infrastructure is a major hindrance, particularly in implementing the newly introduced criminal laws. He requested immediate intervention from the Ministry of Communication and IT to improve digital connectivity in the state. Another pressing issue raised was the humanitarian burden Mizoram is facing.…

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13 Mar

CADC records 74.19% voter participation in elections

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) recorded a 74.19% voter turnout in its Village Council (VC) elections held on Wednesday. Polling began at 7 AM and continued until 4 PM across the district, with voting at one station extended until 6 PM due to a ballot paper error. Out of 37,883 registered voters, 26,652 exercised their franchise, including 19,162 males and 18,721 females. The district has 88 Village Councils, where 516 seats were contested by 977 candidates, including 151 from reserved categories. Vote counting commenced at 5 PM, though polling at Saizawh West was delayed by two hours due to…

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12 Mar

Mizoram sees sharp increase in Heroin use, 46 deaths recorded in 2024-25

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram is grappling with an escalating drug crisis, with 46 drug-related deaths recorded in the 2024-25 financial year as of February 13, according to State Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar. The alarming figures reflect the growing heroin influx into the state, prompting authorities to intensify anti-drug operations. Since 1984, when Mizoram reported its first heroin-related death, the state has lost 1,884 people to substance abuse, including 230 women—accounting for 12.21% of the total fatalities. Authorities have observed a shift in drug abuse patterns. Until 2015, pharmaceutical opioids like Spasmo-Proxyvon and Parvon Spas were the primary causes of drug-related deaths.…

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11 Mar

Mizoram MP demands urgent action to complete NIT Mizoram’s Campus

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Rajya Sabha MP K. Vanlalvena raised concerns in Parliament over the delayed infrastructure development of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Mizoram, urging the Centre to expedite the construction of its permanent campus. Established in 2009 under the Government of India’s expansion of technical institutions, NIT Mizoram still lacks a permanent campus and continues to operate from multiple temporary locations in Durtlang, Chaltlang, and Tanhril. Addressing the Parliament Budget session, Vanlalvena stressed that the campus construction at Lengpui remains stalled due to land classification issues, as the Forest Department designated the site as part of the Riverine Reserved Forest.…

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10 Mar

Tripura CM claims real freedom came only after BJP Government in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has slammed the CPI(M) and Congress, accusing them of ruining the state for 35 years and claiming that real freedom was achieved only after the BJP formed the government. Speaking at a massive gathering at Swami Vivekananda Maidan to mark two years of the BJP-led government, Dr. Saha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP National President JP Nadda, who attended the event. Attacking the opposition, CM Saha accused the CPI(M) of being the "root of terrorism, violence, and unrest", while calling Congress a party of "corruption and…

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10 Mar

Belgian Journalist arrested in Mizoram after empty cartridges found at airport

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Police have arrested Simon Clement, a Belgian freelance journalist, after two empty cartridges were allegedly recovered from his possession at Lengpui Airport near Aizawl. Clement was taken into custody during a routine security check at the airport on Wednesday, police officials said. He has been booked under relevant sections of the Arms Act and was sent to judicial remand at Tanhril jail on Sunday. Further investigations revealed that Clement had allegedly crossed over to Myanmar in violation of Indian visa regulations. Upon his return, authorities detained him for breaching immigration norms. The Mizoram Journalist Association (MJA) has expressed concern…

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08 Mar

Mizoram’s joint operation leads to seizure of Rs 7 crore worth of drugs

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant anti-drug operation, authorities in Mizoram have seized narcotics worth over Rs 7 crore and arrested five individuals in separate incidents, officials confirmed on March 7. In the first major bust, a joint operation by the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) led to the seizure of 48 kg of crystal methamphetamine in Aizawl’s Khatla neighborhood. The confiscated drug, valued at Rs 6.72 crore, was being trafficked to Delhi, where its street price is around Rs 14 lakh per kg, officials said. Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested. The suspects hail…

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07 Mar

Mizo Govt. invest almost ₹17.69cr for road maintenance

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has fully utilized the ₹17.69 crore allocated for road maintenance during the 2024-25 financial year, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vanlalhlana informed the Assembly on Thursday. The minister stated that the cost of constructing 1 km of road varies based on specifications and road conditions, with an average allocation of ₹49,300 per km. Chief Minister Lalduhoma also addressed the Assembly, highlighting the state's adoption of a new road construction system. He revealed that the government has urged the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to construct roads using rigid pavement, which, though costlier, has a lifespan…

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