Mizoram

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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07 Aug

Bana Kaih scheme reaches Lunglei to support local entrepreneurs

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has taken a significant step toward economic empowerment by extending its flagship Bana Kaih (Handholding) Scheme to Lunglei district, marking a crucial phase in the state’s push to promote grassroots entrepreneurship. A sensitisation and consultation programme was organised by the Mizoram State Policy Coordination Committee (MSPCC) at the HPC Conference Hall in Lunglei on August 5, with the objective of engaging and informing local stakeholders about the scheme’s goals, structure, and implementation progress. The event was chaired by Dr KC Lalmalsawmzauva, Vice Chairman of MSPCC and Adviser to the Chief Minister (Implementation of Handholding Policy), who emphasised…

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06 Aug

MZU achieves A+ NAAC accreditation with CGPA of 3.30

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram University (MZU) celebrated a landmark moment on Tuesday as the institution hosted a grand ceremony to mark its recent A+ Grade accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), with a CGPA of 3.30. Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), who is also the Chief Rector of the university, graced the event held at the MZU Auditorium as the chief guest and also launched the university’s newly developed e-Office Portal.Addressing the gathering, Governor Singh congratulated the university on its significant achievement and praised its journey of growth and academic excellence since its establishment…

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05 Aug

Mizoram farmers receive ₹38 crore in PM-KISAN 20th instalment

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

More than 1.3 lakh farmers in Mizoram have received over ₹38 crore under the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana, marking the first disbursal for the 2025–26 financial year, officials confirmed on Sunday.The financial support was part of a nationwide payout of ₹20,500 crore released to nearly 9.7 crore farmers across India. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a special event in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday. The funds were transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to ensure transparency and speed.In Mizoram, a total of ₹38.06…

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02 Aug

Arrest of nuns sparks anger in Mizoram Congress

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has sharply criticised Chief Minister Lalduhoma and Members of Parliament K. Vanlalvena and Richard Vanlalhmangaiha for what it called their "disappointing silence" over the arrest of two Catholic nuns from Kerala in Chhattisgarh. Addressing a political gathering in Aizawl on Friday, MPCC president Lal Thanzara condemned the July 25 arrest of Sister Vandana Francis and Sister Preethy Mary, along with a third person, Sukhman Mandavi, by the Government Railway Police at Durg railway station. The arrest followed a complaint from a Bajrang Dal member, who accused the trio of attempting to convert three tribal…

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01 Aug

₹33 crore meth seized in Mizoram: Assam rifles strike again

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles on Thursday seized over 11 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets valued at more than ₹33 crore in Champhai district, Mizoram. This marks the second high-profile drug interception in the region within just one week, underscoring growing concerns over organized drug networks operating along the Indo-Myanmar border. Acting on credible intelligence inputs, the troops launched a targeted search operation in the Zote area, a known transit point close to the Myanmar border. The operation led to the discovery of a large quantity of meth tablets, locally referred to as "party drugs" or “Yaba,” which have increasingly flooded northeastern drug…

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31 Jul

Over 350 grams of heroin seized in Mizoram’s Champhai

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking along the Indo-Myanmar border, two women—one of whom is a foreign national from Myanmar—were arrested on Wednesday with over 350 grams of heroin in Mizoram’s Champhai district. The operation was conducted in Ruantlang village, located near the international border, by a joint team from the Excise and Narcotics Department and local volunteers from the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA). According to officials, the heroin was seized during a coordinated search and was found in the possession of the two women. Peter Zohmingthanga, spokesperson for the Excise and Narcotics Department, confirmed that 350.6 grams…

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30 Jul

Mizoram’s YMA calls for action to stop illegal migration from Assam

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Raising concerns over possible spillover migration from neighbouring Assam, the Young Mizo Association (YMA)—Mizoram’s largest and most influential civil society body—has urged the state government to immediately strengthen border vigilance and prevent any illegal influx into Mizoram. The appeal was made following reports of a recent eviction drive in Assam targeting alleged illegal encroachers, which, according to the YMA, may lead to displaced individuals attempting to cross over into Mizoram’s territory. The Central Committee of the YMA convened a special meeting on Monday to deliberate on the matter and chart out a coordinated response.Addressing the press after the meeting, YMA…

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