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Assam Rifles seizes heroin worth Rs 4.82 crore in Champhai district, arrests smugglers

The operations, which took place on September 23-24, 2023, resulted in the recovery of 689.52 grams of heroin in the general areas of Chhungte and Zote.

Manipur violence: Five arrested village defence volunteers released on bail

In its order, the court said the five accused "shall co-operate with the investigation", make themselves available before the investigating authorities and "not influence prosecution witnesses." The court also directed the youths "not to leave the state of Manipur without its prior permission."

Chief Electoral Officer Madhup Vyas chairs meeting to ensure smooth MLA elections in Siaha

During the meeting, Madhup Vyas emphasized the significance of the upcoming MLA elections in Siaha and stressed the need for a smooth electoral process.

Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer reviews preparations for upcoming MLA elections

During the meeting, Vyas emphasised the importance of conducting free and fair elections in Mizoram.

Mizoram Assembly elections: Champhai expenditure monitoring committee holds meeting to monitor poll

During the meeting, Chairman James Lalrinchhana emphasised the critical role of the District Expenditure Monitoring Committee in ensuring transparency in election expenditure.

Mizoram: 'Career Mela 2023' launched by minister TJ Lalnuntluanga in Champhai

The event was inaugurated by Honorable Minister TJ Lalnuntluanga, responsible for Law & Judicial Affairs, Transport, and other portfolios.

PM Vishwakarma scheme launched in Aizawl to empower artisans and craftsmen

The event was attended by DoNER Ministry Officials, State Govt. Officials, local artisans, and craftsmen, among others.

Mizoram facing financial constraints, Rs 3,500 crore due from Centre: CM Zoramthanga

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga said that his government cannot act according to its wishes due to the financial constraints of Rs 3,500 crore due from the Centre.

Mizoram: Assam Rifles seize drugs worth Rs 1.65 crore in Champai, one held

The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles along with the representative Zokhawthar Police Station based on specific information.

Mizoram woman jailed for 10 years for killing 13-year-old niece

A woman in Mizoram has been sent to 10 year imprisonment for killing her 13-year-old niece in February.

Methamphetamine, heroin worth over Rs 87 crore seized in Mizoram

No person has yet been arrested in connection with the seizure on Tuesday, the Assam Rifles said in a statement.

Mizoram: Air Marshal SP Dharkar calls on CM Zoramthanga, discusses need for new airport

During the meeting, Air Marshal Dharkar briefed the Chief Minister about the importance of the heliport and how it would benefit the people of Mizoram.

Mizoram: Tripura labourer killed in landslide in Serchhip

Dhahan John Reang died on the spot, while another labourer was injured and taken to Serchhip District Hospital, where he is now out of danger.

Mizoram Assembly elections: Ruling MNF to field 38 candidates for upcoming polls

Lalchhuanthanga of the main opposition Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) serves as the MLA for the Aizawl south-II seat, while Chalfilh is represented by MNF leader Lalrinliana Sailo, who is currently the Speaker.

Mizoram emerges as an island of peace, provides shelter to hapless people, says CM Zoramthanga

Addressing the General Conference of the Mizo Students' Union (MSU), Mizoram CM Zoramthanga said that Mizoram has provided relief and shelter to those who have fled their homes in trouble-torn Myanmar, Bangladesh, as well as the neighbouring state of Manipur.

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga meets 10 Kuki MLAs, civil society groups

Ministers, MLAs, representatives of Mizo People's Convention, Kuki Students' Organisation, Hmar Inpui, Committee on Tribal Unity, Zomi Council Student Organisation and other organisations were present in the meeting with Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga.

Mizoram: Over 2 kg heroin seized, 6 held

Acting on specific inputs, police recovered 915 gm of heroin in Serchhip. At least six people have been arrested for possessing the contraband, official said.

Mizoram: PWD junior engineer sentenced to four years on graft charges

As instructed by the Lokayukta, the state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered criminal cases and began investigations into allegations that the accused took Rs 17 lakh from a contractor constructing a PMGSY road between Rabung and Aiduzawl and Rs 3 lakh from a sub-contractor in 2018.

Mizoram Assembly election 2023: Lalnunmawia Chuaungo appointed as state Congress vice president

Chuaungo is a Gujarat cadre IAS officer of the 1987 batch. He served as the Chief Secretary of Mizoram from 2019 to 2022. He is also a former Mizoram Information Commissioner.

Mizoram: Heroin worth Rs 42 lakh seized in Champhai, one arrested

Chief Justice of India inaugurates new Gauhati High Court Aizawl bench building

The ceremony was attended by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Law and Justice; Justice Sandeep Mehta, Chief Judge of the Gauhati High Court, and Zoramthanga, Chief Minister of Mizoram.

Mizoram: Heroin worth Rs 6.38 crore seized in Champhai, two arrested

A Myanmar national, identified as Thangmanglian (34), was apprehended along with the drugs, valued at Rs 5.96 crore, officials said.

Mizoram: Ahead of upcoming polls, Election Commission chief meets political parties in state

Talking to reporters, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said 95 polling booths will be managed by women and 11 by people with disabilities.

Mizoram: Zoram People's Movement forms alliance with HPC ahead of Assembly polls

The two parties have agreed to contest 40 seats each in the 40-member Mizoram Assembly. The remaining 10 seats will be contested by independent candidates.

Mizoram elections 2023: ECI team to visit state to review Assembly poll preparedness

A 20-member delegation of the Election Commission is on a two-day visit to the poll-bound state Mizoram to review the poll preparedness ahead of the assembly elections in the state.

Mizoram govt incurred Rs 4.88 crore wasteful expenditure due to negligence: CAG

Chief Minister Zoramthanga tabled the CAG report in the recently concluded Assembly, in which it said that the construction of the Darlak-Sihthiang road was undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) despite the village being already connected.

Mizoram court sentences man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for molesting minor

The man had molested the 5-year-old girl by taking the minor outside her house in a locality of east Mizoram's Champhai town in 2019.

Mizoram bridge collapse: Railways constitutes four-member high-level committee for probe

Mizoram bridge collapse: The four-members of the committee are BP Awasthi of RDSO, Dr Dipti Ranjan Sahoo of IIT Delhi Sharad Kumar Agarwal of IRICEN and Sandeep Sharma, Chief Bridge Engineer, NF Railway, the order said.