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26 Jun

Mizoram Reports Massive Disaster-Related Losses

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram suffered damage and economic losses exceeding Rs 1,291 crore due to natural disasters and disease outbreaks between 2021 and 2025, according to a Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report reviewed during a meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma on June 25. Official sources said the report estimated the total losses at Rs 1,291.11 crore, comprising physical damage worth Rs 656.76 crore and economic losses of Rs 634.35 crore. The assessment highlighted Cyclone Remal, African Swine Fever (ASF), heavy rainfall-induced landslides and rodent infestations in different parts of the state as the major…

22 Jun

District Civil Supplies Office Calls for NGO Projects Under Consumer Welfare Scheme; Deadline July 3

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Office of the District Civil Supplies Officer, Hnahthial, has invited proposals for financial assistance under the Mizoram Consumer Welfare (Corpus) Fund 2026, encouraging organisations and individuals to undertake projects aimed at promoting consumer awareness, education and rural empowerment across the state. The initiative is being implemented in accordance with the Mizoram Consumer Welfare Fund Guidelines, 2022, which seek to strengthen consumer rights, improve public awareness and support welfare activities that benefit consumers, particularly those in rural and disadvantaged communities. According to an official notification issued on June 22, eligible applicants can submit proposals focusing on consumer literacy, consumer education,…

20 Jun

TAC Pushes for Faster Telecom Expansion in Remote Areas of Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Telecom Advisory Committee (TAC) reviewed the progress of telecom infrastructure projects and digital connectivity initiatives in Mizoram during a meeting held at the CWW Conference Hall in New Capital Complex.The meeting was chaired by Mizoram Lok Sabha MP and TAC Chairman Richard Vanlalhmangaiha and attended by committee members along with senior officials of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Mizoram Business Area.During the meeting, the MP stressed the need to expand telecom services to every village in the state, particularly to support the implementation of government programmes that rely on digital platforms and geo-tagging. He urged BSNL officials to take…

20 Jun

Mizoram Highlights Key Gains from EAP-Funded Development Projects

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has called for an increase in the ceiling for Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) available to northeastern states, saying greater access to such funding would help accelerate infrastructure development and improve public services across the region.The Chief Minister made the appeal while addressing a seminar and workshop on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects in the North Eastern States,” organised by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, in Shillong on Friday. The inaugural session of the seminar was chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and attended by chief ministers from all northeastern states, senior officials…

18 Jun

Serchhip Finishes Electoral Roll Digitisation Drive

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Serchhip district has successfully completed the digitisation of Enumeration Forms under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, marking an important milestone in the electoral roll revision process. Officials said the digitisation work was completed late on June 17 after weeks of extensive fieldwork and verification carried out across the district. Serchhip district covers three Assembly constituencies — 26-Serchhip (ST), 27-Tuikum (ST) and 28-Hrangturzo (ST) — with a total electorate of 55,389 voters. During the revision exercise, authorities identified 1,184 cases where Enumeration Forms could not be collected. These included deceased voters, electors who could not be traced, individuals who…

17 Jun

Kamalanagar-I Achieves 100% Voter Roll Digitisation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Lawngtlai District Election Officer (DEO) Donny Lalruatsanga on Monday held a review meeting with the Supervisor, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and Assistant Booth Level Officers (Asst. BLOs) of the 36-Tuichawng (ST) Assembly Constituency to assess the progress of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 exercise. The meeting was held at the BDO Office of Chawngte Rural Development Block at 4 pm and focused on electoral roll revision, digitisation progress and preparations for the next stages of the revision process. Addressing the officials, Lalruatsanga appreciated the efforts of the Supervisor, BLOs and Assistant BLOs for their dedication and commitment in…

17 Jun

Governor Calls for Tlawmngaihna Spirit to Combat Drug Menace

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Governor V. K. Singh has called for collective action against drug and substance abuse, urging people to uphold the Mizo value of Tlawmngaihna as communities across the state celebrated the 91st raising day of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) on Monday. In a message issued on the occasion, the Governor highlighted the growing challenge posed by drug abuse and stressed the need for communities, institutions and individuals to work together to protect young people from its harmful effects. He said the spirit of Tlawmngaihna, which embodies selflessness, compassion and voluntary service, should guide society in addressing the issue. Singh…

11 Jun

Green Mizoram Day 2026 Promotes Community Participation in Tree Plantation Drive

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Thursday led the Green Mizoram Day 2026 plantation drive by planting a sapling of Herhse (Mesua ferrea), the state tree of Mizoram, at the Upper Lawn of Lok Bhavan in Aizawl. The plantation programme was organised as part of the state's annual Green Mizoram Day initiative, which promotes environmental conservation and encourages citizens to participate in large-scale tree plantation activities. Following the Governor's lead, officers and staff members of the Governor's Secretariat also planted saplings at the venue. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Singh praised Mizoram's annual mass plantation campaign and…

08 Jun

Mizoram Tightens Rules for Medical Liquor Permits

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has introduced a strict multi-stage verification process for issuing Red Cards, special permits that allow individuals to possess and consume liquor on medical grounds in the state. The new system, introduced by the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department, is aimed at ensuring that access to alcohol is limited to genuine medical cases while maintaining the state's regulatory framework on liquor consumption. Officials said applications for the Red Card were invited last week, but the department has not received any applications so far. Under the new procedure, individuals seeking the permit must first obtain a prescription from a…

04 Jun

CM Warns Refugee Burden on Mizoram May Grow Further

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said the continued influx of displaced people from Myanmar has become a burden on the state, while cautioning that more refugees may arrive in the coming months as instability persists in the neighbouring country. Speaking during a programme in Shillong, the Chief Minister said the prevailing geopolitical situation in Myanmar has led to a steady movement of people seeking safety across the border into Mizoram. “Due to the geopolitical condition there, we are getting many displaced people nowadays. It's likely that we will get more people seeking safety. This has become a burden for…