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03 Sep

Mizoram introduces FOCUS 2.0 for climate-resilient agriculture with Rs 380 crore in IFAD support

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Governing Council of the Society for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Mizoram (SCRAM) to review the implementation roadmap of FOCUS 2.0, the state’s flagship initiative for climate-resilient agriculture. The meeting was held at the Planning & Programme Implementation Department Conference Hall. Following the successful completion of FOCUS 1.0, the state government has launched FOCUS 2.0 under the Handholding Scheme. The programme is planned as a six-year initiative, implemented through convergence among state departments, with the Planning & Programme Implementation Department serving as the nodal agency. The State Finance Department…

02 Sep

Ten new mobile forensic vehicles are being used by Mizoram to improve criminal investigation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram has taken a major step towards strengthening scientific crime investigation with the inauguration of 10 state-of-the-art Mobile Forensic Vehicles (MFVs) on Monday. Home Minister K. Sapdanga launched the vehicles at the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Aizawl, highlighting their role in bringing advanced forensic technology directly to crime scenes. Sanctioned by the Government of India in August 2025 at a cost of ₹4.818 crore, the MFVs are fully equipped with modern forensic tools designed to support the implementation of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The law, effective nationwide since July 1, 2024, mandates forensic certification…

01 Sep

Mizoram begins a four-month campaign to combat drug smuggling across international borders

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has announced the launch of a four-month-long operation to tackle cross-border drug trafficking from neighbouring Myanmar. The intensified crackdown, beginning September 1 and continuing until December 31, reflects growing concern over the rising tide of narcotics entering the state through its porous international border. The operation will bring together the state police, excise and narcotics department, the Assam Rifles, and volunteers from the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the state’s largest and most influential civil society group. Officials say the initiative aims not only to intercept drug consignments but also to engage border communities in the fight against…

30 Aug

Road rage in Aizawl gets violent; one person is shot and taken into custody, and the victim is safe

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A late-night quarrel between two motorists in Aizawl’s Bawngkawn area escalated into a shocking act of violence on Friday night, leaving a 21-year-old man with a gunshot injury. Police have since arrested the accused, who now faces an attempted murder charge. According to the Bawngkawn Police Station, the incident occurred around 9:40 pm near the busy Bawngkawn junction, when two vehicles nearly collided. What began as a heated argument quickly spiralled out of control. In a sudden escalation, 44-year-old Rochhingpuia, son of Haitinsanga of Bawngkawn Shalom Veng and originally from Champhai Kanan Veng, allegedly pulled out a .32 calibre Victor…

29 Aug

The Mizoram Assembly ends the monsoon session and approves important laws

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The two-day monsoon session of the Mizoram Assembly concluded on Thursday, adjourned sine die, with Speaker Lalbiakzama praising members for their constructive participation and decorum. During the session, the House passed four significant bills, including the Mizoram Prohibition of Beggary Bill, 2025, and the Mizoram Local Bodies Ombudsman Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening governance and social welfare measures. The Assembly received 350 starred and 105 unstarred questions, of which 342 starred and 97 unstarred questions were admitted for discussion. In addition, 19 committee reports were presented, one official resolution on the Environment Act was adopted, and 13 papers were laid…

28 Aug

The Mizoram Assembly honors Ronald Sapa Tlau and Lalrintluanga Sailo with a sorrowful tribute

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram Legislative Assembly on Wednesday paid heartfelt homage to two prominent political leaders — former Rajya Sabha MP Ronald Sapa Tlau and sitting MNF MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo — who passed away in recent months, leaving behind legacies of dedicated service to the state.Ronald Sapa Tlau, 71, a senior Congress leader, died of cardiac arrest on April 30, 2025. Lalrintluanga Sailo, 65, an MNF legislator from Dampa constituency, succumbed on July 21, 2025, following complications from pneumonia and scrub typhus. Their passing was described by lawmakers as a “deep loss” to Mizoram’s political fraternity.Chief Minister Lalduhoma led the Assembly in…

27 Aug

The Mizoram Congress chastises ZPM for announcing its candidate for the Dampa by-election too soon

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The opposition Congress in Mizoram has strongly criticised the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) for announcing its candidate for the upcoming Dampa assembly by-election before the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the poll schedule. On Monday, the ZPM declared that popular Mizo singer Vanlalsailova would contest the vacant seat. The Dampa constituency fell vacant following the death of sitting MNF legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo on July 21.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee said the ruling party’s decision broke with long-standing political tradition in the state. “No political party in Mizoram has ever announced a candidate…

26 Aug

Mizoram intensifies its anti-drug effort near the Myanmar border, reaching villages with an awareness campaign

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has intensified its anti-drug campaign along the international border with Myanmar, launching a series of awareness and vigilance programmes aimed at curbing the inflow of narcotics into the state. The initiative comes under the Special Drive on Drugs, a coordinated effort by the state police and civil society groups. On Monday, a high-level team led by Inspector General of Police (IGP) H. Ramthlengliana and leaders of the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) visited villages in Champhai district, one of the most vulnerable entry points for drug trafficking due to its proximity to the porous Indo-Myanmar border. The…

23 Aug

Assam and Mizoram decide to keep things as they are after border disputes

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram and Assam have agreed to maintain the status quo in disputed border areas after fresh tensions along the inter-state boundary, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Friday. Both states committed to dialogue and coordinated measures to resolve the dispute amicably. Speaking at a conference of the Mizoram Police Service Association (MPSA) in Aizawl, Lalduhoma confirmed that he had discussed the matter with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. “We have agreed to continue to respect and maintain the status quo in the disputed areas along the inter-state border, as previously discussed,” he said. The latest tensions follow an incident…

22 Aug

The Congress youth wing claims that the Mizoram chief minister misled the public on BSF recruitment

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The youth wing of the opposition Congress on Thursday accused Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of misleading the public regarding the upcoming recruitment of 300 youths from the state into the Border Security Force (BSF). At a press conference, Youth Congress leaders claimed that the chief minister had recently posted on social media that the recruitment drive—including 45 women candidates—was announced on August 18 following his request to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Countering this, opposition leaders asserted that the recruitment is part of a routine process and not the result of any intervention by Lalduhoma. They highlighted that the Ministry…