Mizoram

21 Aug

Mizoram Police conduct two significant searches and confiscate heroin and meth valued at over Rs 2.7 crore

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Police dealt a significant blow to cross-border drug trafficking networks by seizing large quantities of heroin and methamphetamine in two consecutive operations in Champhai and Aizawl districts. The combined value of the contraband exceeds Rs 2.7 crore, authorities said. On the night of August 17, Champhai Police personnel at Hnahlan Beat Post discovered a suspicious white EECO van (Reg. No. MZ-01-Z-6975) parked on the outskirts of Hnahlan village. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into the jungle. A search revealed 240 grams of heroin, cleverly hidden in Crispy Wafer “Milk 4 Stix” packets, with an estimated value of…

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20 Aug

Drugs worth Rs 21 crore are seized by Assam Rifles along the Mizoram-Myanmar border

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles seized 6.86 kilograms (approximately 70,700 tablets) of methamphetamine valued at around Rs 21 crore at Zokhawthar on the Mizoram–Myanmar border, officials said on Tuesday. The operation was conducted on Monday following specific intelligence inputs about a consignment suspected to be smuggled across the international border. The drugs were intercepted before they could enter the local market, marking a significant step in curbing narcotics trafficking in the region. No arrests were made during the operation. The seized methamphetamine was handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Aizawl for further investigation and legal proceedings. Officials noted that…

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19 Aug

Mizoram’s “Healthy Lunglei Initiative” introduces the first health ATMs at Lunglei hospitals

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a landmark step for public healthcare in Mizoram, the state’s first-ever Health ATMs were inaugurated today at Civil Hospital Lunglei and the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Lungsen under the “Healthy Lunglei Initiative.” The programme aims to expand access to preventive healthcare through technology-driven solutions. The launch was presided over by Health & Family Welfare Minister Pi Lalrinpuii, who described the occasion as “a proud and historic moment” for Lunglei and Mizoram. She highlighted that the IoT-enabled kiosks allow citizens to instantly measure vital health parameters including blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, oxygen levels, ECG, vision and hearing assessments, and…

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18 Aug

At Liando Resorts, CM Lalduhoma opens Mizoram’s first sizable water park

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram marked a new milestone in leisure and recreation on Independence Day, as Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma formally inaugurated the H&B Water Park at Liando Resorts, Sakawrtuichhun. The facility, developed by the family of Pu R. Tlanghmingthanga, is being hailed as the state’s first large-scale, modern water park—bringing home an experience that residents of Mizoram had until now sought outside the state. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Chief Minister Lalduhoma expressed his delight at the addition of the park to Mizoram’s tourism and entertainment landscape. “For years, families here have had to travel to other states to enjoy such modern…

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14 Aug

In Aizawl, CM Lalduhoma leads the “Drugs Free India” march and calls for a coordinated effort to combat substance usage

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma on Wednesday joined hundreds of students and community members in the “Rally – Fight Against Drugs,” organised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drugs Free India Campaign). More than 600 students from schools and colleges participated in the event, which formed part of both the State Level and Aizawl District Level programmes to mark the campaign’s 5th anniversary. The rally commenced from two starting points — Chanmari and Sikulpuikawn — converging at Lammual for the main programme. The Chief Minister flagged off participants from Chanmari and marched alongside them to the venue. In his address,…

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13 Aug

Assam Rifles confiscate areca nuts in Champhai, Mizoram, valued at Rs 2.48 crore

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Assam Rifles carried out a successful operation in Mizoram’s Champhai district, seizing 466 bags of illegal areca nuts valued at around Rs 2.48 crore. The contraband, weighing approximately 35,560 kilograms, was recovered during a coordinated patrol in the Ruantlang area on August 11. Acting on reliable intelligence, Assam Rifles launched a well-planned operation involving area surveillance and patrols to intercept the illegal shipment. The recovered goods were handed over to the Customs Preventive Force in Champhai for further investigation and legal action. This operation underlines Assam Rifles’ ongoing vigilance and swift response in curbing the smuggling of contraband in the…

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12 Aug

Mizoram enters railway map with new line near Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the Mizoram government have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting tourism in the state ahead of the launch of Mizoram’s first-ever railway link.The landmark Bairabi–Sairang New Railway Line Project, developed under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), will connect Mizoram to the Indian Railways network for the first time. This new rail link will extend up to Sairang, located close to the state capital Aizawl, promising easier access and greater economic opportunities for the hilly region. Under the MoU signed in August 2025, IRCTC will act as the…

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11 Aug

During his visit to Mumbai, the Mizoram Chief Secretary talks about the Navi Mumbai Mizoram House project

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Secretary Pu Khilli Ram Meena, IAS, visited Mumbai from August 7 to 11, 2025, marking the first such visit by a Mizoram Chief Secretary to Mumbai Mizoram House since its establishment in 2005. On arrival, he was received by Deputy Resident Commissioner Pu H. Lalruatliana. During his stay, Pu Khilli Ram Meena toured the Mizoram House premises, met with staff members, and visited patients staying there, offering words of encouragement and wishing them a speedy recovery. As part of his visit, Pu Khilli Ram Meena called on Maharashtra Chief Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Meena, IAS, at his residence.…

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09 Aug

Lunglei’s Project Bloom earns national recognition for maternal, child care

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s Lunglei district has earned national praise for its flagship maternal and child health programme, Project Bloom, which has dramatically improved health indicators in one of the state’s most challenging regions. The initiative was showcased by Lunglei Deputy Commissioner Navneet Mann at the Best Practices Seminar organised by NITI Aayog in New Delhi on August 7. Project Bloom was selected as one of the 19 best practices nationwide from 329 aspirational districts and 500 aspirational blocks across India, under the theme “Transforming Health: Breakthrough Interventions.”Launched on June 17, 2025, in the Lungsen aspirational block — a remote area known for…

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08 Aug

Massive heroin haul in Mizoram, 1 arrested

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Police and the Assam Rifles have seized heroin and smuggled foreign cigarettes valued at over ₹9 crore in two separate operations in Champhai district. One person has been arrested in connection with the narcotics haul. According to officials, the first operation took place on Wednesday after the security agencies received specific intelligence inputs about possible contraband movement in the area. Acting swiftly, a joint team of Assam Rifles and state police set up checks at the Champhai police gate. During the inspection, the team recovered one kilogram of heroin hidden inside a vehicle. The estimated market value of the…

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