Mizoram: NIA Cracks Down On Trans-Border Arms Trade, Arrests Three

07 Dec 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three individuals from Mizoram in connection with a trans-border arms and ammunition trafficking case, the agency announced on Saturday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Lalrinchhunga, Vanlaldailova, and Lalmuanpuia. According to NIA officials, the arrests followed extensive searches conducted at six locations...

Cyclone Remal: 27 Dead In Mizoram’s Aizawl

29 May 2024

At least 27 people were killed on Tuesday in Mizoram's Aizawl district due to landslides caused by Cyclone Remal. Mizoram CM announced Rs 15 crore for State Disaster Relief Fund. Rs 4 lakh announced as ex-gratia to the kin of deceased, Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram...

Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men’s NFC Semi-Finals: Mizoram Beat Assam with 5-1

18 May 2024

Mizoram secured the final semi-final spot in the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship by defeating Assam 5-1 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Saturday, May 18, 2024. They held a 2-1 lead at halftime. Following this commanding win, Mizoram is poised to take on Delhi, who advanced...

Assam Rifles Seized 100 bags of Areca Nuts, Worth Rs 56 Lakh in Mizoram

13 Apr 2024

In ongoing effort against smuggling, the Assam Rifles seized 100 bags of areca nuts, each weighing 80 kg, valued at Rs 56 lakh and totaling 8000 kilograms, in Ruantlang, Champhai district, according to officials on Saturday. An official statement revealed that, following precise information, a joint operation was conducted by...

Illicit liquor, drugs worth Rs 6 crore seized by Mizoram police ahead of Lok Sabha polls

11 Apr 2024

Mizoram police recently conducted a large-scale operation against illicit liquor and drugs across the state, resulting in the seizure of drugs and illicit liquor valued at over Rs 6 crore. Additionally, 94 individuals were arrested in connection with these activities. Neihchungnunga, CPRO of Mizoram police, emphasized the ongoing efforts of...

Mizoram Urgently Appeals to Centre as Myanmar Soldiers Seek Refuge in India

20 Jan 2024

As conflict escalates between rebel forces and the junta-regime in Myanmar, hundreds of Myanmar Army personnel are reportedly seeking refuge in India, specifically in Mizoram. The Mizoram government has reached out to the central government, urging swift action to repatriate the soldiers who have crossed the border. Approximately 600 Myanmar...

Assam Rifles Bust Rs 2.38 Crore Cigarette Smuggling Operation in Mizoram

24 Dec 2023

Assam Rifles successfully seized foreign-origin cigarettes valued at Rs 2.38 crore in the general vicinity of World Bank Road Zokhawthar in Champhai district, as per an official statement. Acting on specific information, the operation was conducted collaboratively by Assam Rifles and representatives from the Customs Preventive Force of Champhai in...

ZPM’s Lalduhoma Sworn In as Mizoram CM – What’s Next for the State?

08 Dec 2023

Lalduhoma, the founder of the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), has officially taken the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Mizoram, in a significant political development. The oath was administered by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, capping off ZPM's landslide victory in the state assembly elections. On Thursday, Lalduhoma met...

ZPM Leader Lalduhoma Set to Assume Office as Mizoram CM on December 8

06 Dec 2023

Lalduhoma, the leader of the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) and the incoming Chief Minister of Mizoram, met with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati to stake his claim to form the state's government. Lalduhoma will be sworn in as Chief Minister on December 8 at Rajbhavan. In discussions with ANI after meeting...

Mizoram: ZPM set to form government in state

04 Dec 2023

A coalition of six parties called the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) is moving toward taking control of Mizoram's governance on its own. With 26 out of 40 seats, the ZPM was leading, according to Election Commission trends as of 12 p.m. On Monday, as the vote-counting process continued, ZPM has...