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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…