Mizoram

27 Jan

Woman held with heroin worth Rs 39.75 lakh in Mizoram

DeepMizoram

In yet another significant move, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police together cracked down onn smuggling activities in the northeastern state. According to an official statement by Assam Rifles, authorities successfully executed an operation on Sunday, based on actionable intelligence that led to the recovery of five kilograms of heroin No. 4, which is valued at Rs39.75 lakh. This operation occurred in the General Area of Crossing Point III (Laipian Kai) in Champhai district.During this operation, police apprehended a 52-year-oldbwoman identified as Zingengmawii on Saturday, who is believed to be connected to the heroin consignment that was seized. Following the arrest,…

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24 Jan

Mizoram to get mew oil palm mill from Patanjali Foods Ltd

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Edible oil giant Patanjali Foods Ltd is set to establish an oil palm mill in Mizoram, a move aimed at boosting the state's agricultural and industrial sectors. The mill will be located in Liapha, Lawngtlai district, in southern Mizoram, with the project expected to be completed within a year, according to an official statement. Two senior representatives from Patanjali Foods met Chief Minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl on Thursday to discuss the project. The company has committed to procuring oil palm from farmers across Serchhip, Lunglei, Lawngtlai, and Siaha districts, providing a much-needed market for local cultivators. Chief Minister Lalduhoma addressed…

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23 Jan

Mizoram NGOs expand refugee support, launch new projects

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Center for Community Development through Network, Education, Research, Training, Resource Mobilisation, and Capacity Building (Cod Nerc) and the Impulse NGO Network, Shillong, held an impact assessment meeting on Wednesday to evaluate refugee support initiatives in Mizoram.C. Lalmuanthanga, State Team Leader of Impulse NGO Network and Chairman of Cod Nerc, highlighted key initiatives from 2023. These included six months of rations for 500 refugee families and the donation of 100 hospital beds and medical equipment to the Champhai district’s Chief Medical Officer. Additionally, the organizations launched an agroforestry program, involving 241 families cultivating crops on 317.5 acres. Short-term crops were…

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23 Jan

Sudeva conducts successful football trials in Mizoram, Assam; draws over 1800 aspiring players

DeepMizoram

Sudeva Delhi FC, a leading name in Indian football development, hosted two football trials this month in Mizoram and Assam, attracting an overwhelming response from grassroots football talent. Held on January 17 in Aizawl, Mizoram, and January 19 in Kokrajhar, Assam, the trials saw the participation of over 1800 players from both states waiting for an opportunity to train with Sudeva's residential football academy in Delhi. Anuj Gupta, President of Sudeva, personally attended both events, demonstrating his commitment to discovering and nurturing football talent from across India. A pioneer in grassroots football development, Gupta has been conducting pan-India trials for…

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22 Jan

Mizoram Police marks 53rd Raising Day with key achievements

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram Police commemorated their 53rd Raising Day on January 21 with celebrations at the G.S. Arya Mess. Mizoram DGP Anil Shukla, senior officers, and retired personnel attended the event, which highlighted the force’s achievements and expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation.Since its establishment on January 21, 1972, the Mizoram Police have played a pivotal role in maintaining law and order. In 2024, the force made significant strides, particularly in combating drug trafficking. Seizures included heroin, methamphetamine, and crystal meth valued at over ₹211 crore. Additionally, nearly 13 lakh kilograms of illegally imported foreign arecanuts and a cache…

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21 Jan

Mizoram’s pig farming shows progress with no ASF deaths in January

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram has reported no pig deaths due to African Swine Fever (ASF) in January 2025, marking a continuation of a positive trend, according to the state’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department. However, officials remain cautious, warning that the disease could resurface with the onset of warmer weather. Since the outbreak was first reported in Lungsen village, Lunglei district, in March 2021, ASF has claimed over 62,000 pigs, leading to significant economic losses. In 2024 alone, 14,950 pigs succumbed to ASF, while 24,177 were culled as a preventive measure, resulting in losses exceeding ₹330 crore. The cumulative monetary loss due to…

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20 Jan

Assam Rifles apprehend drug smugglers, seize Heroin in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Assam Rifles and the Excise and Narcotics Department seized 7.16 grams of Heroin No. 4 worth ₹5.01 lakh in Siaha town, Mizoram, on January 18. Two individuals involved in smuggling the contraband were apprehended during the operation. Based on specific intelligence about drug trafficking from Myanmar into India, an Area Domination Patrol intercepted the suspects in Siaha. Upon searching them, officials discovered the heroin, reportedly being prepared for handover to a local contact. The seized contraband and the accused were handed over to the police for further investigation and legal proceedings. Drug trafficking remains a significant challenge in Mizoram, which…

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18 Jan

ZORO plans protests in Mizoram against border pass system

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Zo Re-Unification Organization (ZORO), a Chin-Kuki-Mizo group based in Mizoram, announced plans to stage demonstrations across Aizawl and other parts of the state on January 29. The protests aim to oppose the alleged scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and the introduction of a border pass system along the Indo-Myanmar border. ZORO General Secretary L. Ramdinliana Renthlei stated that the organization, representing ethnic Zo or Mizo tribes in India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, convened a meeting chaired by its president, R. Sangkawia. Key issues discussed included the alleged end of the FMR, fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border, and the…

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17 Jan

The India Book of Records recognizes Vanlallawmzuala Varte of Mizoram

Banasree SarkarMizoramVanlallawmzuala Varte

For his 17,000-kilometer 'Ride to Clean Air', Vanlallawmzuala Varte of Mizoram has been inducted into the India Book of Records. Varte (Lza Varte) achieved the "Highest Elevation Gained on a Bicycle to Spread Awareness of Air Pollution" and the "Shortest Time to Visit All States and Union Territories on a Bicycle to Spread Awareness of Air Pollution." Environmental activist Vanllallawmzuala Varte, 34, began his voyage on January 25, 2024, and he lives in the Mission Veng neighborhood of Aizawl. Lza Varte traveled the entire length of India in 283 days, traversing a variety of difficult terrains, including Umling La, the…

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17 Jan

SEC of Mizoram announces polling dates for village and local councils

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The State Election Commission (SEC) of Mizoram has announced that polling for 544 village councils (VCs) across nine districts and 111 local councils (LCs) in two urban local bodies will take place simultaneously on February 12. State Election Commissioner H Lalthlangliana shared details at a press conference, confirming that vote counting will commence at 7 PM or immediately after polling concludes on the same day. The last date for filing nominations is January 23, with January 27 set as the deadline for withdrawal of candidatures. Scrutiny of nomination papers will occur on January 24. The SEC has mandated that the…

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