Mizoram

04 Dec

Mizoram’s Sangau-Saisihchhuah road funding shifted to border roads project

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The central government has canceled Rs. 66.08 crore allocated for Mizoram’s Sangau-Saisihchhuah road project due to the state’s failure to meet land acquisition requirements by June 2024. The funds, initially sanctioned for improving connectivity with Myanmar's Chin State, have been redirected into a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) initiative under the General Staff scheme. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar explained the decision, citing non-compliance with stipulated conditions. The retracted funds will now support the Thingsai-Pangkhua-Sangau road project, ensuring continuity but potentially extending timelines for infrastructure development in South Mizoram. The Sangau-Saisihchhuah road was part of a 2021 BRO program to enhance cross-border…

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03 Dec

Joint operation nabs 22.6 kg of meth at Zokhawthar village

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant operation near the India-Myanmar border, Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles seized banned methamphetamine tablets valued at ₹68 crore in Champhai district's Zokhawthar village. Acting on intelligence inputs, the joint team launched the operation and recovered 22.6 kg of meth tablets. According to an Assam Rifles official, the suspect was spotted crossing the Tiau River with a brown sack. Upon being challenged, the individual fled towards Myanmar, abandoning the contraband. The seized drugs were handed over to Zokhawthar police for further investigation and legal action. This operation follows another recent seizure by the same security forces in Serchhip…

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02 Dec

Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles seize six illegal r*fles in Serchhip district

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram Police, along with the Assam Rifles, successfully intercepted a vehicle and seized six illegal 12-bore single barrel rifles in Serchhip district on November 29, 2024. The operation, carried out following a tip-off about weapons being transported on the road, involved the establishment of a mobile vehicle check post by the security forces. Upon conducting a thorough search, they recovered the firearms and apprehended an individual. The seized rifles and the arrested person were handed over to Mizoram Police for further action. In a separate operation earlier this week, the Excise and Narcotics Department, in collaboration with the Drug…

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30 Nov

CM Lalduhoma confirms Mizoram village council elections set for February 2025

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Chief Minister Lalduhoma has asserted the government's right to curtail the term of village councils (VCs), citing constitutional provisions and administrative needs. Speaking at a meeting in Lunglei on Thursday, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader confirmed that preparations are underway to conduct VC elections in February 2025. “The current term of the VCs was extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and it is the government's prerogative to curtail or extend their tenure as required,” Lalduhoma said, noting similar decisions in the past. Local Administration Minister C Lalsawivunga, on November 25, announced the six-month reduction in the tenure of VCs,…

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28 Nov

Mizoram government criticized for curtailing village councils’ term

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government's decision to curtail the current term of village councils (VCs) by six months has sparked backlash, with the All Mizoram Village Council Association (AMVCA) terming the move "undemocratic" and announcing plans to challenge the order in the Gauhati High Court. The local administration department’s notification last week set February 19, 2025, as the new end date for the councils’ tenure, excluding those in autonomous district council areas. AMVCA President K Lalngaizuala stated during a conference in Aizawl that the resolution to approach the high court aims to safeguard the rights and reputation of village councils. Critics, including…

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28 Nov

Mizoram to face legal scrutiny over village council term reduction, Says AMVCA

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government's decision to curtail the current term of village councils (VCs) by six months has sparked backlash, with the All Mizoram Village Council Association (AMVCA) terming the move "undemocratic" and announcing plans to challenge the order in the Gauhati High Court. The local administration department’s notification last week set February 19, 2025, as the new end date for the councils’ tenure, excluding those in autonomous district council areas. AMVCA President K Lalngaizuala stated during a conference in Aizawl that the resolution to approach the high court aims to safeguard the rights and reputation of village councils. Critics, including…

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26 Nov

Mizoram’s ₹170 crore smart metering project to benefit nearly 3 lakh consumers

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government is set to introduce prepaid smart meters under the Centre's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), aiming to enhance electricity distribution and efficiency. The state’s power and electricity department signed an agreement with Advance Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) on November 21 for the project. Supported by central funding exceeding ₹170 crore, the initiative will cover the installation of smart meters for 2,89,383 consumers. The Letter of Award for the project was issued on October 14, marking the start of a 27-month timeline for installation. The operation and maintenance phase will extend for an additional 93 months, ensuring…

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26 Nov

Mizoram cracks down on banned fireworks

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Ahead of Christmas and New Year's festivities, the Mizoram government has stepped up its efforts to prevent illegal pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic materials. When Mizoram police searched a godown in Aizawl on Monday, they found a lot of prohibited products worth over ₹9.1 lakh, such as sky lanterns, firecrackers, and toy pistols with pellets that could be fired. Sahidul Alam, a native of Karimganj, Assam, owned the godown in the Dawrpui hamlet. After the raid, Aizawl District Magistrate Lalhriatpuia filed a complaint, which led to Alam's detention and the filing of a case under Section 223 of the BNS. Another person,…

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25 Nov

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma opens 8th mini Jamboree in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the 8th Northeast Mini Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides on Saturday at the Mizoram State Training Centre in Tanhril. The event witnessed the participation of approximately 300 delegates from across the country. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister extended a warm welcome to the participants and expressed hope that the Jamboree would foster unity and joy among attendees. He highlighted the significance of service in the Scouts and Guides movement, quoting founder Lord Baden-Powell: “True happiness is to bring happiness to others.” Dr. KK Khandelwal, Chief National Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, lauded…

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23 Nov

2025 village and local council elections, Mizoram has started updating its electoral rolls

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has commenced the voter roll update process in preparation for the Village Council (VC) and Local Council (LC) elections, slated for February 2025. The electoral roll updates and claims procedures are being carried out to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the voter lists for the upcoming elections. This comes after the Mizoram government decided to shorten the current Village Council mandates, which will expire on February 19, 2025, by six months. The State Election Commission has directed district officials to update the VC and LC electoral rolls, stressing the importance of accurate rolls for the elections.…

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