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16 Sep

A significant anti-smuggling operation found meth pills worth Rs 7.11 crore close to the Mizoram–Myanmar border

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Security forces in Mizoram have seized methamphetamine tablets worth ₹7.11 crore near the Mizoram–Myanmar border in yet another major crackdown on cross-border smuggling. Officials confirmed the seizure on Sunday, underscoring the persistent challenges of narcotics trafficking in the sensitive border state. According to reports, the operation was carried out by troops of the Assam Rifles on Friday at Zokhawthar in Champhai district, a known hub for cross-border trade. The soldiers spotted a suspicious individual moving with a bag. When approached, the suspect abandoned the bag and fled into nearby terrain. A thorough search of the bag revealed 2.37 kilograms of…

15 Sep

Meth pills valued at Rs 7.11 crore are found close to the Mizoram-Myanmar border, and Assam Rifles stop a smuggling effort

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major success against cross-border narcotics smuggling, security forces seized methamphetamine tablets worth ₹7.11 crore near the Mizoram-Myanmar border, officials confirmed on Sunday. The operation, carried out by Assam Rifles troops in Champhai district, highlights the growing challenge of drug trafficking networks operating along India’s porous international borders. According to officials, the seizure took place on Friday when troops noticed a suspicious individual moving near Zokhawthar, a border town known as a sensitive transit point for cross-border activities. On being approached, the individual abandoned a bag and fled into nearby terrain, taking advantage of the difficult landscape. A thorough…

13 Sep

The first railway link between Mizoram and the Indian railway network is established as PM Modi opens the Bairabi–Sairang train route

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang new railway line, a mega infrastructure project worth over ₹8,070 crore that officially connects the state capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. The ambitious project, carved through some of the country’s most difficult hilly terrain, is being hailed as a remarkable engineering accomplishment. Stretching across valleys and mountains, the railway line comprises 45 tunnels, 55 major bridges, and 88 minor bridges. With the inauguration, Sairang is now directly linked to the national capital via the Rajdhani Express, placing Aizawl firmly on India’s railway map. Addressing the public…

12 Sep

Mizoram’s chief minister declares drug usage a serious social issue and promises more support for rehabilitation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to fighting drug abuse, describing it as one of the biggest social challenges confronting the state. During a visit to a drug detoxification centre on Wednesday, September 10, the Chief Minister urged recovering addicts to stay firm in their journey toward rehabilitation, assuring them of sustained state support. Interacting with patients at the centre, Lalduhoma reminded them that overcoming addiction is not just a personal battle but also an act of courage that contributes to the wellbeing of families and the larger community. “The journey of recovery is difficult, but it…

11 Sep

PM to Launch Sairang Station, New Express Trains on September 13

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The 51.38-kilometer-long Bairabi-Sairang railway line project is expected to transform Northeastern rail connectivity. The rail project will increase regional economic growth and connectivity even further. Mizoram railway project, opening of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line: On September 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to officially open the eagerly awaited Bairabi-Sairang railway line project in Mizoram. The Northeast's rail connectivity is expected to be altered by this 51.38-kilometer rail route. The railway project will increase regional economic growth and connectivity even more. Mizoram train connectivityPM Modi is anticipated to inaugurate three new express trains on Saturday while in Mizoram. Mizoram will…

11 Sep

Sairang and Delhi will be connected by Mizoram’s first Rajdhani Express, which PM Modi will inaugurate

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off Mizoram’s first Rajdhani Express on September 13, connecting Sairang station in Aizawl with Anand Vihar station in Delhi. The move marks a historic milestone, bringing the state’s capital onto India’s national railway map. According to an official notification from the Northeast Frontier Railway, weekly services of the 20-coach train will commence from September 19. Covering a distance of 2,510 km, the journey will take approximately 43 hours and 25 minutes at an average speed of 57.81 km/h, with 21 scheduled stops at key stations including Guwahati, New Cooch Behar, New Jalpaiguri,…

10 Sep

Mizoram intends to increase regional connectivity by establishing a helicopter service between Aizawl and Churachandpur

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has announced plans to launch a helicopter service between Aizawl and Churachandpur in Manipur, a move aimed at improving connectivity and easing travel for people in the region. Chief Minister Lalduhoma revealed the plan during a meeting with leaders of the Hmar Students’ Association (HSA) from Mizoram, Assam, and Manipur on Monday. Speaking at the meeting, Lalduhoma said that apart from the helicopter service, the state government also intends to construct a Mizoram House in Churachandpur. This facility, he explained, will serve as a home for Mizos visiting the area and as a symbol of closer ties…

09 Sep

The CM of Mizoram commends the Catholic Church for influencing social welfare and education in the Northeast

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has praised the Roman Catholic Church for its decades-long contribution to education, healthcare, and social service, calling it a vital institution in the progress of Mizoram and the wider Northeast. Speaking at a gathering of the North East Catholic community in New Delhi, the chief minister said the church has consistently stood by the underprivileged and worked for their upliftment. “The Catholic Church has been more than a religious institution; it has been a pillar of education and social change for our people,” Lalduhoma remarked. He pointed out the contributions of Zoram Entu Pawl, a Catholic…

05 Sep

Mizoram BJP reorganizes Morcha leadership to increase support at the local level

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mizoram has announced a major reshuffle of its morcha leadership in an effort to expand its organizational strength and intensify grassroots engagement ahead of future electoral battles. State BJP president and MLA K Beichhua formally declared the new appointments on September 4 after receiving approval from the party’s national president JP Nadda. The appointments, party leaders say, are designed to bring fresh energy into the party’s state units and ensure stronger coordination with local communities. According to the announcement, Helena Lalsawmkimi has been appointed president of the State Mahila Morcha, giving a renewed push…

04 Sep

In Lawngtlai, Mizoram, Assam Rifles seize weapons and intensify their anti-trafficking campaign

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles apprehended a suspect and seized arms and ammunition in Chamdur P village of Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district. The operation, carried out on September 2 following specific intelligence inputs, reflects the sustained efforts of security forces to check the flow of arms in the sensitive border region. According to officials, troops launched an area domination patrol in the village and intercepted a suspect. Upon a thorough search, security personnel recovered one .22 air carbine, one .22 single-barrel miniature rifle of foreign make, two .22 magazines, and ten live rounds of .22 ammunition. The suspect, along with the seized items,…