Mizoram

26 May

K Sapdanga Announces Merit-Based Police Recruitment and Major Urban Safety Push in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

K Sapdanga on Sunday announced that the Mizoram government will soon begin recruitment for 350 police personnel and 94 home guards, while also launching a major urban safety project aimed at reducing landslides, drainage congestion and flooding in Aizawl. Speaking at a party programme in Aizawl on May 25, Sapdanga said the state government would recruit 150 unarmed constables and 200 armed police personnel through a transparent selection process similar to last year’s recruitment exercise. The minister said the government had already issued a notification for the recruitment of 94 Mizoram Home Guard (MRHG) personnel. However, he clarified that the…

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26 May

KTA Alleges Over 35 Groups Collecting Taxes, Flags Rising Financial Pressure on Kohima Traders

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A newly-formed traders’ body in Kohima has strongly opposed illegal taxation and multiple tax demands imposed on businesses, saying traders in the state capital were facing increasing financial pressure from various groups. The Kohima Traders Association (KTA), an apex body representing 15 traders’ unions in Kohima, on Monday said it would firmly stand by the principle of “One Government, One Tax” and would not tolerate any form of illegal taxation. Addressing a press conference at Crescent Kohima, KTA president Ruokuohetuo Mechiilho said the association was formed mainly to address the long-standing issue of illegal taxation faced by traders across the…

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26 May

Three Die in Tragic Car Accident in Mizoram Gorge Fall Incident

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Three persons, including a woman, died after their car skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Mizoram's Lunglei district.The incident occurred when the victims were returning from Lunglei, according to police. The deceased have been identified as K Lalhlimpuia (25), Jerry Lalnunfela (40), and PC Lalrintluangi (24), all were residents of Hauruang. Jerry Lalnunfela is a constable of the 2nd Battalion of the Mizoram Armed Police (MAP).The vehicle reportedly fell into a steep ravine, killing all three occupants on the spot. Local sources from Hauruang said Lalnunfela and Lalhlimpuia, who were close friends and neighbours, had left…

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26 May

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Reviews Progress of Ginger USP Initiative

riyaMizoram

Chief Minister Lalduhoma chaired a meeting at the CM Conference Hall to discuss the implementation of the Ginger USP Project. The meeting was attended by PC Vanlalruata, Minister for Agriculture; F. Rodingliana, Minister for Industries; Prof. Lalnilawma, Minister for Rural Development; Advisers to the Chief Minister TBC Lalvenchhunga and Dr. KC Lalmalsawmzauva; along with senior officials. The Ginger USP Project will be implemented through convergence among around five departments. Under the project, the main ginger processing centre will be established at Mualkawi in Champhai district. In addition, three smaller processing units, or “Spoke Hubs,” will be set up at Tualcheng,…

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25 May

Mizoram CM Holds Meeting with Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh

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Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, who is currently on a visit to Mizoram, called on Chief Minister Lalduhoma at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Aizawl on Sunday. The Union Minister accompanied by Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian and senior central government officials. The Chief Minister welcomed the Union Minister to Mizoram and expressed hope that the visit would greatly benefit the state. He also conveyed his best wishes for a pleasant stay in Mizoram. During the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted various needs and priorities of Mizoram in the Fisheries…

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22 May

Plans to Develop World-Class Tourist Destinations in Mizoram Reviewed

riyaMizoram

 A State Level Consultative Workshop on “Developing Global Standard Tourist Destinations” was held at the Economics and Statistics Department Conference Hall, MINECO, Khatla, under the aegis of the Mizoram Tourism Department. The workshop was attended by Lalnghinglova Hmar, Minister for Tourism, Government of Mizoram. This workshop was organized to discuss the roadmap for Mizoram, in line with the Central Government's plan to establish at least one world-class tourist destination capable of competing globally in every State and Union Territory across India. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar stated that tourism has immense potential in Mizoram and can significantly contribute…

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22 May

CEO Says Extensive Preparations in Full Swing for SIR Across Mizoram

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Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Garima Gupta informed that extensive preparations are underway across all districts in Mizoram for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls 2026.  She said that enumeration forms have already been downloaded in all districts, making Mizoram the first among the 16 states undertaking SIR Phase-III to complete the downloading process. Printing of the forms has also begun and is expected to be completed on May 22. The CEO said that all existing voters, including those whose names already appear in the current electoral roll, will have to submit fresh enumeration forms. Booth Level Officers (BLOs)…

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21 May

Lok Bhavan, Aizawl Marks Foundation Days of Four Indian States Under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

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Under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, (Retd), hosted a celebration to mark the Foundation Days of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim and Goa at the Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan in Aizawl on Wednesday. In his address, the Mizoram Governor spoke about the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the programmer is regularly observed at Lok Bhavan and Lok Niwas to promote national integration. The Governor noted that India is a land of immense diversity and that even a single state contains a wide variety…

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19 May

Mizoram government approves revised ILP norms, starts intensive electoral roll update campaign

ParomitaMizoram

The Mizoram government has approved a revised framework for the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system aimed at strengthening regulation and monitoring of non-residents entering the state, while simultaneously launching a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of upcoming elections. The decision to introduce new ILP norms was taken during a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl. The revised ILP framework is expected to streamline procedures related to permit issuance, monitoring and enforcement under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873. The ILP remains a mandatory travel document for non-tribal Indian citizens entering…

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19 May

Khawzawl district strengthens waste management with inauguration of PWMU at Kawlkulha

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A new Plastic Waste Management Unit (PWMU) was inaugurated at Kawlkulha village in Mizoram by C Rosangliana in the presence of village council members, NGO representatives, and officials from the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). The inauguration programme was chaired by Khawzawl Sub-Divisional Officer of PHED Freddy Vanlalmuanawma, while TBC Lalthangzawna presented the technical report on the project. According to officials, the PWMU was established for the Khawzawl block under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) 2.0 fund and is intended to serve not only Kawlkulha village, which has around 850 households, but also nearby surrounding villages. The facility will continue…

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