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07 Jul

Border tension rises, refugees seek shelter in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Fresh unrest along the India-Myanmar border has led to a renewed influx of refugees into Mizoram’s Champhai district, as armed clashes between two pro-democracy rebel groups in Myanmar spilled over into Indian territory. The situation remains tense in the border village of Zokhawthar, where stray bullets from across the border reportedly struck local homes, raising fears among residents. According to local officials and community leaders, the gunfight broke out between the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) and the Chinland Defence Force (CDF)-Hualngoram in Khawmawi, a village located just across the Tiau River, which separates Myanmar from India’s northeastern state of…

05 Jul

People angry as 9 accused in youth’s death get bail

Durgasree MitraMizoram

Tensions ran high in Mizoram’s Champhai district on July 4 as a large group of residents, led by the Young Mizo Association (YMA), staged a protest outside the Champhai police station. The demonstrators expressed deep frustration over the recent release on bail of nine individuals accused in the alleged murder of a local youth, citing serious lapses in police procedure. The protest erupted after it came to light that all nine accused had been granted bail due to the failure of police to file a chargesheet within 90 days, as mandated under the law. The delay, protestors claimed, amounted to…

04 Jul

Minister Lalngihnglova Hmar asks centre to set up ESI hospital in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In Mizoram, State Health and Sports Minister Lalngihnglova Hmar has requested the central government to establish a 30-bed Employees State Insurance (ESI) hospital and a dedicated sports stadium in the state. The proposals were put forward during a meeting with Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held in New Delhi on Wednesday. Highlighting Mizoram's pressing need for improved healthcare infrastructure, Hmar urged the Union Minister to consider relaxing certain procedural norms to facilitate the establishment of an ESI hospital in the state. He argued that despite the growing number of insured workers in Mizoram, the absence of a…

03 Jul

Mizoram gets fuel and essentials after road repairs

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

After six days of complete disruption, truck movement resumed on National Highway-6/306 in Mizoram on Wednesday, bringing relief to thousands across the state who were facing fuel shortages and dwindling supplies of essentials. The reopening comes after the Mizoram Tipper Association (MTA), Kolasib unit, voluntarily undertook emergency road repairs on the Sairang-Kawnpui stretch, which had been rendered impassable due to heavy monsoon rains between June 26 and 30. This highway, often referred to as Mizoram’s lifeline, connects Aizawl to Silchar in Assam and is the state’s primary corridor for essential commodities, including fuel, LPG, medicines, and food supplies. The blockade…

01 Jul

Mizoram gains connection to Delhi with the Rajdhani Express

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday announced that the state will soon be linked to New Delhi via the prestigious Rajdhani Express. The announcement came during the Remna Ni celebration in Aizawl, commemorating 39 years of the Mizoram Peace Accord. Lalduhoma shared that the Central Government has approved the state’s long-standing demand for direct rail connectivity with the national capital. He credited the breakthrough to his recent meeting with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, where he pressed for rail links between Aizawl and key cities like Delhi, Kolkata, and Agartala. “The Railway Minister has complied with our request. Mizoram will get…

30 Jun

New railway line to Aizawl ready after 11 years of work

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The much-awaited Bairabi–Sairang railway line in Mizoram has been completed and now awaits formal inauguration. The 51.38-kilometre railway stretch will soon link the state capital Aizawl to the Indian Railways network via Silchar, drastically improving connectivity and laying the groundwork for economic and tourism growth. Sanctioned in 2008–09 and declared a project of national importance, the Bairabi–Sairang line has been over a decade in the making. The project reached a major milestone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying its foundation stone in 2014, initiating years of intricate engineering through hilly and forested terrain. Built over 11 years, the project showcases…

28 Jun

CM Lalduhoma concerned over poor CSR funding in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday raised serious concern over the state receiving one of the lowest shares of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds in the country, despite the nationwide mandate for companies to allocate part of their profits to social development. The Chief Minister attributed the problem to the limited number of registered CSR implementing agencies in Mizoram. Speaking at the valedictory function of a three-day capacity-building workshop held in Aizawl, Lalduhoma urged local organisations, NGOs, and institutions to take proactive steps to register themselves as eligible CSR fund implementers. “Even though numerous companies across India are legally required…

26 Jun

Mizoram Government offices go fully digital

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Government of Mizoram has formally implemented the e-office system across all 41 departments housed within the State Secretariat, marking a significant milestone in the state’s digital governance journey. The initiative, led by the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), was announced by ICT Minister Dr. Vanlalthlana at a press conference held on Wednesday. The e-office system, a centralized digital platform designed to replace traditional paper-based office work, is now fully functional in all government departments operating under the Secretariat, as well as the Chief Minister’s Office. The decision to go digital is aimed at enhancing efficiency, improving transparency,…

25 Jun

In Aizawl, Over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition were seized

Banasree SarkarMizoram

Mizoram security forces conducted a joint operation in the Aizawl area and seized over 3,000 rounds of live ammunition. The Border Security Force (BSF) and the state police's CID (Special Branch) conducted the operation in response to a particular information input. About 36 kilometers from Aizawl, in Seling village, the team stopped a pickup truck and seized 3,008 rounds of 7.62 millimeter live ammunition, valued at an estimated Rs 16.54 lakh. For unlawfully transporting the ammo, the driver, Lalawithanga, 48, of Zaungtui neighborhood in Aizawl, was immediately taken into custody. Civil witnesses were present during the operation, and authorities also…

25 Jun

Mizoram govt plans major road upgrades for Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major step toward improving urban infrastructure in Mizoram’s capital, Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting to examine key proposals from the Public Works Department (PWD) aimed at addressing Aizawl’s persistent traffic woes. Held at the Chief Minister’s Office, the meeting was attended by PWD Minister Vanlalhlana and senior department officials.The meeting focused on three crucial road infrastructure projects designed to decongest critical areas in Bawngkawn and Vaivakawn, where traffic congestion has long plagued daily commuters. According to Minister Vanlalhlana, these proposals are more practical and cost-conscious compared to earlier efforts by past governments that…