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08 May

AI for financial inclusion, workshop begins at Mizoram University

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A two-day national workshop focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) for financial empowerment in tribal and remote areas began today at Mizoram University. The event seeks to promote technology-led economic inclusion and enhance access to financial services through AI innovation. Organised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Mizoram University, and IIT Bhilai’s Innovation and Bio-Inspired Technology Foundation (IBITF), the workshop brings together researchers, government officials, and industry leaders. Eleven AI-driven financial technology projects are currently active in Mizoram—six at Mizoram University and five at NIT Mizoram—as part of DST’s Tribal Area Sub Plan Scheme, under the technical guidance of…

07 May

Civil defence mock drill set for May 7 in Aizawl under MHA initiative

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In line with a nationwide emergency preparedness initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Aizawl will conduct a major civil defence mock drill on May 7 to enhance disaster response capabilities among citizens and institutions. The drill is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, covering the area between Civil Hospital Aizawl and the All India Radio Station in Tuikhuahtlang. A warning siren from the Deputy Commissioner’s Office will signal the start of a simulated air raid scenario. In a special evening session, authorities will sound a second siren at 6:30 pm, after which the entire city will observe a five-minute…

06 May

CM Lalduhoma welcomes FA Airlines proposal for cargo flights in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma held an important meeting today with Prof. Fauzia A.A. Arshi, the Managing Director of FA Airlines at his office in Aizawl. The main purpose of the meeting was to explore how the state government and FA Airlines could work together, especially in starting cargo flight services in Mizoram. During the meeting, the Chief Minister welcomed the idea and appreciated the airline’s interest in Mizoram. He said that starting cargo services would be a big help for the state. He explained that Mizoram produces many organic items that are unique and in high demand and cargo flights…

05 May

US nationals sent back from Mizoram over entry permit violation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Two American nationals were deported from Mizoram after landing at Lengpui Airport without the mandatory Protected Area Permit (PAP), officials confirmed on Saturday. The individuals identified as Walter Frederick Kuhn and Sharon Clodfelter Kuhn arrived at Lengpui Airport on May 2, unaware of the reintroduced PAP requirement for foreign nationals visiting the northeastern state. On being detained by immigration authorities at the airport for failing to produce the required documents, the duo was deported via an Indigo flight to New Delhi later that day. According to government sources, the PAP was reinstated in Mizoram on December 17, 2024, after being…

03 May

MZP ends protest after fresh ₹58.99 cr grant for road project

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Lunglei Headquarters, has officially called off its blockade of the Aizawl–Thenzawl–Lunglei (ATL) road following the Mizoram government’s approval of an additional ₹58.99 crore for the ongoing road project. The student body, backed by local organizations, launched the blockade on April 29 at key entry points including Pukpui, Zobawk, and Hrangchalkawn, alleging mismanagement of earlier sanctioned funds. The initial project fund stood at ₹90.69 crore, of which ₹44.89 crore was reportedly unaccounted for, prompting the protest. With the latest sanction, the total fund now stands at ₹103.88 crore. MZP Lunglei President Johan Hmangaihzuala expressed gratitude to…

02 May

Mizoram drug seizures cross ₹200 Crore in 2024, CM highlights crisis

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has reaffirmed his government’s resolve to curb drug smuggling and substance abuse, calling it a top priority for the state. Speaking during a meeting with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) led by Chairperson Antar Singh Arya, the CM outlined intensified efforts to fight cross-border drug trafficking. Lalduhoma informed the delegation that a high-level coordination committee is in place to combat trafficking through both international and inter-state routes. “We will continue to take all necessary steps to curb this menace,” he stated. Mizoram, which shares a long and porous border with Myanmar and Bangladesh, has…

30 Apr

CID nabs two in ₹6.17 crore meth haul in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A major drug haul by Mizoram police leads to the seizure of methamphetamine worth over Rs 6 crore and the arrest of two suspects. Aizawl, April 29, 2025: Mizoram police made a significant drug bust on April 29, seizing 47.511 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at Rs 6.176 crore in Aizawl’s Zemabawk locality. The operation, carried out by the CID (SB) branch, led to the arrest of two individuals from Champhai town. The arrested suspects were caught transporting the drugs in two vehicles — a KIA Seltos (MZ 01 AD 6157) and a KIA Sonet (MZ 01 AC 3237). Police have…

29 Apr

ATL road blockade begins in Lunglei, MZP demands urgent repairs

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Lunglei unit of Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), a prominent student body in Mizoram, launched an indefinite blockade on April 28, protesting the alleged diversion of funds meant for repairing the Aizawl-Thenzawl-Lunglei (ATL) road. MZP Lunglei sub-headquarters secretary K. Lalchhuanawma said the blockade was aimed at pressuring the government to release the funds earmarked for crucial road repairs. He said the organisation has been consistently demanding urgent action to improve the deteriorating condition of the ATL road, vital for connectivity in south Mizoram. The blockade has disrupted traffic and daily activities in the region, with protestors vowing to continue until…

28 Apr

AMC seizes 1,800 kg illegal single-use plastics in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a major crackdown on illegal plastic use, the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC), along with the Aizawl Superintendent of Police, Mizoram Pollution Control Board, and the Local Council of Bethlehem locality, seized 1,800 kilograms of banned single-use plastic on Saturday night. Officials said the operation led to the discovery of a huge stockpile of plastic bags, most of which were below the mandated 120-micron thickness standard set by the Central Pollution Control Board. The illegal consignment was traced to YB Lian, a resident of Bethlehem locality, who had reportedly smuggled the plastic bags into Mizoram from Myanmar. AMC authorities confirmed…

26 Apr

MP appeals for TA unit to strengthen Mizoram’s Border Security

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s lone Lok Sabha MP, Richard Vanlalhmangaiha, has appealed to the Centre to set up a Territorial Army (TA) unit in the state, highlighting its strategic importance along the international borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar. The request was made during a meeting with Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth in New Delhi on Thursday, according to an official statement issued on Friday. Vanlalhmangaiha stressed that the presence of a TA unit would not only bolster national defence in the region but also enable the Mizo people to better understand and contribute to India’s security framework. This isn’t the…