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07 Oct

Political stakes are rising ahead of the November 11 vote, making Mizoram’s Dampa Bypoll a four-cornered race

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced by-elections for eight Assembly constituencies spread across seven states — Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, and Odisha — with polling scheduled for November 11 and counting of votes on November 14. Among these, the Dampa Assembly seat in Mizoram has drawn considerable attention as political parties gear up for what is shaping up to be a multi-cornered and closely watched contest. The by-election in Dampa, located in Mamit district along Mizoram’s border with Bangladesh, was necessitated by the demise of Mizo National Front (MNF) legislator Lalrintluanga Sailo, who represented…

04 Oct

Healthcare standards are strengthened as three PHCs in Mizoram obtain national quality accreditation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Three Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Mizoram — Phullen, Hnahlan, and Reiek — have earned certification under India’s National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), marking a significant milestone in the state’s healthcare development. The PHCs scored 90.68%, 93.36%, and 90.76% respectively, reflecting high standards in patient care, staff competence, and operational efficiency. With this latest recognition, Mizoram now has 34 Health & Wellness Centre-PHCs (HWC-PHCs) certified nationally, moving closer to its target of 57. Reiek PHC, part of the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP), has contributed to the state’s achievement of five state-level and four national-level certifications out of seven targeted facilities.…

29 Sep

Over the course of a two-day crackdown, Assam Rifles arrest 10 people and recover contraband worth Rs 8.7 crore in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In one of the biggest anti-smuggling crackdowns of recent months, the Assam Rifles has seized contraband items worth ₹8.7 crore during a series of operations across Mizoram over the past two days. Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, officials confirmed on Sunday. According to security sources, the operations were carried out across multiple districts, including Aizawl and Champhai, both of which are known to be vulnerable points for cross-border smuggling. The seizures underline the persistent challenges Mizoram faces due to its porous international border with Myanmar. On Friday, Assam Rifles personnel intercepted three trucks on the…

27 Sep

Mizoram’s rodent plague causes farmers to struggle while zoologists start their investigation, raising concerns about scrub typhus

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A fresh rodent outbreak in Mizoram has forced hundreds of jhum farmers to battle crop destruction even as scientists warn of possible disease transmission, particularly scrub typhus, which is endemic to the state. Teams of zoologists from Pachhunga University College (PUC) in Aizawl have now begun an intensive study to track the scale of the outbreak and assess the health risks linked to the rodent population. The investigation is being led by Prof. Lalramliana, who has dispatched multiple field teams from the Zoology Department to villages reporting heavy infestation. The zoologists are collecting samples to determine the dominant rodent species…

26 Sep

With the new train connection to Aizawl, the Mizo Students’ Union wants to see more ILP enforcement

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo Students’ Union (MSU) has urged the Mizoram government to tighten enforcement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in light of the newly inaugurated railway connection linking Aizawl with Delhi, Guwahati, and Kolkata. MSU leaders, led by president B. Lalkhawngaiha, met Home Minister K. Sapdanga on Thursday and submitted a memorandum calling for stricter checks to prevent illegal entry into the state. The union recommended setting up ILP counters not only at Sihhmui and Sairang stations, but also along the Sihhmui–Phunchawng stretch and at Serkhan in Kolasib district. The organization further suggested revising ILP guidelines to introduce a…

25 Sep

India’s wildlife records are expanded by the discovery of the golden-haired tube-nosed bat in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have recorded the presence of the rare golden-haired tube-nosed bat (Harpiola isodon) in Mizoram. This marks the first time the species has been documented in India, pushing its known global range westward by more than 1,000 kilometres.The breakthrough came during a systematic survey of bat diversity in the forested landscape of Hmuifang village, Aizawl district, led by noted bat researcher Dr. Uttam Saikia. To ensure accuracy, Dr. Saikia worked in collaboration with global experts including Dr. Gabor Csorba of the Hungarian Natural History Museum, Dr. Manuel Ruedi from the Natural History Museum…

24 Sep

The Mizoram chief minister examines NHIDCL projects and calls for immediate highway repairs

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting with officials of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), flagging serious concerns over the condition of highways across the state and calling for immediate corrective measures. The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall, was attended by PWD Minister Vanlalhlana, senior officials from the Public Works Department, the Power and Electricity Department, and representatives of NHIDCL. During the discussion, the Chief Minister underlined that several stretches of national highways in Mizoram were in poor shape, with potholes, cracks, and surface damage visible even on newly…

23 Sep

During a border sweep in Mizoram’s Champhai area, Assam Rifles confiscate weapons and detain a suspect

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a fresh blow to illegal arms networks operating along the India–Myanmar border, the Assam Rifles, in coordination with Mizoram Police, seized firearms and ammunition and arrested one suspect during a targeted operation in Champhai district. Officials said the action was part of intensified security measures aimed at curbing cross-border smuggling and militancy. Acting on a tip-off, security personnel launched a raid on a residence in Zokhawthar town on September 21. The operation led to the recovery of a 5.56mm M4A1 carbine with magazine, 19 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, and 100 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. The suspect, identified as Robert…

22 Sep

Record-breaking narcotics bust by Mizoram Police: 70 kg of meth and 15 kg of heroin found; three people detained

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In the biggest drug seizure in Mizoram’s history, police have confiscated 15 kilograms of heroin and more than 70 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets in two separate but closely coordinated operations. Three individuals have been arrested, exposing what officials describe as a “deep-rooted cross-border trafficking network” with possible links to Myanmar. The first breakthrough came on August 23 when a blue Intra vehicle (registration no. MZ01 X 1909) was intercepted by Saitual Police in connection with Case No. 63/2025 registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Foreigner Act. Inside the vehicle, police discovered six kilograms of…

20 Sep

Sugamya Yatra has started in Mizoram to check public areas for accessibility

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram has rolled out the Sugamya Yatra (Access Audit), a major initiative under the Accessible India Campaign, to examine whether public spaces across the state are truly accessible to persons with disabilities. The move comes as part of efforts to enforce the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act and ensure equal participation in community life. On September 19, inspection teams visited several important institutions, including Pachhunga University College, the Presbyterian Church of India at Republic Veng, and the Administrative Training Institute (MINECO). The audits are being conducted in collaboration with the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the National Institute…