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18 Oct

Allegation of unlawful licenses giving, Mizo Govt. suspend transport officer

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government suspended a transport officer on Thursday for giving driver's licenses unlawfully. The Central Young Mizo Association filed a complaint alleging that driving and learner licences were fraudulently issued by the Aizawl District Transport Office. According to an order issued by transport department secretary Lalengthanga Hnamte, the district transport officer has been suspended with immediate effect for alleged involvement in these illicit actions. The order also noted that disciplinary measures are being considered against Hnamte, and an investigation is underway. On Wednesday, CYMA leaders met with Transport Minister Vanlalhlana to report the suspected improper issue of licences by Aizawl…

18 Oct

Mizoram border operations yield major drug bust, suspect arrested

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a coordinated operation, the Assam Rifles and the Customs Preventive Force seized illegal goods worth ₹1.4 crore in Mizoram's Champhai district. The joint raid, conducted on October 16 and 17, 2024, targeted the areas of Hmunhmeltha and Zokhathar, known for smuggling activities along the India-Myanmar border. The team confiscated a substantial haul, including heroin No. 4, illegal areca nuts, and foreign-origin liquor. Authorities estimate the value of the seized items at ₹1 crore 40 lakh. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to crack down on smuggling in the region, which remains a persistent issue. In a separate incident,…

17 Oct

‘Leitlangpui Music Festival’ becoming another attraction for tourist

Banasree SarkarMizoramLeitlangpui Music Festival

The organizing committee for the Leitlangpui Music Festival 2024 met on Wednesday at the Lunglei District Commissioner Conference Hall to finalize plans for the event. The program was chaired by Organizing Committee Secretary & LMC, CEO Donny Lalruatsanga, who expressed his gratitude to the state government. Tourism Department for initiating the Leitlangpui Music Festival 2024. He stressed the festival's potential to promote local culture and tourism, as well as the need of stakeholder cooperation. This year, the Tourism Department has decided to conduct the Leitlangpui Music Festival in Lunglei. She emphasized the need of district, government departments, and numerous associations working together…

17 Oct

Artsignia Innovations shares vision for Mizoram as a tourism hub

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram’s Tourism Minister Lalrinpuii, along with Secretary of Tourism Dr. Lalrozama, met with a delegation from Delhi-based company Artsignia Innovations at the Mizoram Secretariat on Monday. The meeting focused on strategies to enhance Mizoram’s economy, with a major emphasis on tourism development. Abhilash Sriram Sridhar, Business Director of Artsignia, shared his vision of transforming Mizoram into a tourism hub, likening it to India’s own Genting Highlands. He discussed initiatives such as converting waste into art, modernizing museums to preserve local culture, and creating sustainable hotels and resorts using resources from local tribes, manufacturers, and farmers. Pankaj Sharma, Director of Artsignia,…

14 Oct

Detonators recovered highlight threat at Indo-Myanmar border

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police successfully recovered a large cache of war-like stores near the Tiau River along the Indo-Myanmar border. Acting on specific intelligence, the forces intercepted a suspicious motorcycle near the border. However, the rider, sensing trouble, abandoned the bike and fled across the river. Upon thorough inspection, security personnel discovered 39,900 detonators and a mobile phone concealed on the bike. The recovery highlights the efficiency of intelligence gathering, meticulous planning, and seamless coordination between Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police. The recovered items have been handed over to Mizoram Police for further investigation.

08 Oct

Elections for Silung Hills Council scheduled for November 5

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), and the Hmar People's Convention (HPC) have unveiled their candidates for the upcoming elections to the 12-member Silung Hills Council (SHC), scheduled for November 5. The Congress party is set to announce its candidates on Tuesday. In a strategic alliance, the ZPM and HPC will contest together, with the ZPM fielding candidates for eight seats and the HPC for four. Meanwhile, the MNF has allied with the Hmar People's Convention (Reformed) (HPC-R), contesting 10 and 2 seats, respectively. ZPM Vice-President W Chhuanawma revealed the party's list during a function…

07 Oct

IndiGo doubles flights between Aizawl and Delhi

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant boost to air travel, IndiGo Airlines has announced the doubling of its flight services between Aizawl, Mizoram’s capital, and Delhi, effective October 5. The low-cost carrier has increased its weekly flights from five to ten, aiming to improve connectivity for passengers. The expanded service will feature daily flights, with additional operations scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, allowing greater flexibility for travelers, as confirmed by an official statement on Sunday. Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the expanded flight operations at Lengpui Airport near Aizawl, personally distributing boarding passes to passengers. Expressing gratitude to the Ministry of Civil Aviation…

04 Oct

Mizoram government announces 4% DA increase for employees

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

In a significant move, the Mizoram government announced a 4 percent increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for its employees, effective from November. This hike is being described as a Christmas gift to the workforce. With the new increase, government employees will receive 40 percent of their basic pay as DA, as confirmed by an official statement. Additionally, the council of ministers approved the establishment of a state human rights commission and the creation of 16 positions within the panel. This development follows a directive from the Gauhati High Court, which recently ordered the Mizoram government to set up the…

01 Oct

Mizoram’s SHC election schedule to be announced on October 3

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The State Election Commissioner, H. Lalthlangliana, announced on Monday that the schedule for the upcoming elections to the Sinlung Hills Council (SHC) in Mizoram will be unveiled on October 3. This announcement follows the release of the final electoral rolls for the polls. According to the rolls, there are a total of 23,789 voters, including 11,914 female voters, marking a slight increase of 39 female voters over male voters. This figure represents a notable rise from the 20,914 voters recorded during the last council elections in November 2019. The SHC encompasses 12 constituencies across 31 villages in the Hmar-dominated northeastern…

28 Sep

LS Speaker Om Birla highlights growth potential in food processing sector

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, emphasized the growth potential of Mizoram's food and processing sector during a press meeting held on Friday following the 21st Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Region Zone-III, at the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. Birla highlighted the importance of developing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the trade and commerce sectors in the state, specifically focusing on organic farming and products. He stressed the necessity for improved electricity supply to support the growth of processing plants in the region. “With enhanced connectivity through roads, air, and railways, Mizoram has significant…