Aizawl, Jan 1 (PTI) Celebrations for the coming new year
2012 began in Mizoram tonight with pray and worship services
held at the houses of worship where memorial services were
also held for those who died during this year.
The state government has already banned firecrackers and
fireworks for tonight and during the Christmas and New Year
festivities to prevent pollution, both noise and air, official
sources said.
Aizawl Superintendent of Police Lalbiakthanga Khiangte
said that one company and two sections of armed and a large
number of unarmed policemen would be deployed in around the
Aizawl city to prevent any untoward incidents.
READ MORE - Celebrations for new year begins in Mizoram
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Former Bru MLA in Mizoram dead
Aizawl, Dec 30 : V Lalnunzira, the first MLA to represent Bru community in the Mizoram legislative Assembly, died at his Ramhlun North residence here yesterday following prolonged illness.
He was 65.
Lalnunzira is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter and grandchildren.
Lalnunzira had represented the Bru community in Mizoram Legislative Assembly in nominated seat from 1979 to 1984 when Mizoram was a Union Territory.
No other Bru community member has become a legislator in Mizoram after him.
READ MORE - Former Bru MLA in Mizoram dead
He was 65.
Lalnunzira is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter and grandchildren.
Lalnunzira had represented the Bru community in Mizoram Legislative Assembly in nominated seat from 1979 to 1984 when Mizoram was a Union Territory.
No other Bru community member has become a legislator in Mizoram after him.
Monday, December 26, 2011
New Land Use Policy Scheme benefiting people in Mizoram
Aizawl, Dec 27 : The New Land Use Policy Scheme implemented by Mizoram government has been successful in generating employment in the rural areas and has enabled people uplift their socio-economic standards.
Zothankima, a young graduate living in Kolasib district of Mizoram, was unable to get employment after completing his education.
He then started fish farming in the district for a livelihood and recently got himself registered under the New Land Use Policy Scheme and got technical assistance and a loan of Rs 25,000 with which he expanded his business.
Today he earns enough to take care of his family.
“The government has been very helpful to us. I live in the Kolasib district and rear fish in my pond. My work is going well and I have received monetary help from the government. I hope to be successful in the future,” said Zothankima.
The New Land Use Policy Scheme is the flagship program of the Mizoram government.
The state government has pumped huge funds into this scheme and more than 3800 rural men and women have benefited from it so far.
Along with fisheries other areas covered under the scheme include agriculture, industry, animal husbandry, horticulture, sericulture, soil and water conservation and environment.
“We are in New Land Use Policy Scheme and under this we provide a permanent source of livelihood to those who do not have it all and are involved in the Jhum cultivation,” said Niharika Rai, Deputy Commissioner, Kolasib District, Mizoram.
“In the fisheries department we are giving them technical training and providing them financial assistance under NLUP scheme to teach them fisheries management,” said Lalthanzuala, Extension Officer, Fisheries Department, Kolasib.
The concerted efforts of both the state and the Centre are have speeded up the development process in state by implementing various schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan, and Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Programme.
READ MORE - New Land Use Policy Scheme benefiting people in Mizoram
Zothankima, a young graduate living in Kolasib district of Mizoram, was unable to get employment after completing his education.
He then started fish farming in the district for a livelihood and recently got himself registered under the New Land Use Policy Scheme and got technical assistance and a loan of Rs 25,000 with which he expanded his business.
Today he earns enough to take care of his family.
“The government has been very helpful to us. I live in the Kolasib district and rear fish in my pond. My work is going well and I have received monetary help from the government. I hope to be successful in the future,” said Zothankima.
The New Land Use Policy Scheme is the flagship program of the Mizoram government.
The state government has pumped huge funds into this scheme and more than 3800 rural men and women have benefited from it so far.
Along with fisheries other areas covered under the scheme include agriculture, industry, animal husbandry, horticulture, sericulture, soil and water conservation and environment.
“We are in New Land Use Policy Scheme and under this we provide a permanent source of livelihood to those who do not have it all and are involved in the Jhum cultivation,” said Niharika Rai, Deputy Commissioner, Kolasib District, Mizoram.
“In the fisheries department we are giving them technical training and providing them financial assistance under NLUP scheme to teach them fisheries management,” said Lalthanzuala, Extension Officer, Fisheries Department, Kolasib.
The concerted efforts of both the state and the Centre are have speeded up the development process in state by implementing various schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan, and Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Programme.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Mizoram celebrates Christmas with traditional gaiety
Aizawl, Dec 26 (PTI) Special prayers and services marked
Christmas celebrations in the Christian-dominated
north-eastern state of Mizoram today.
Aizawl district SP Lalbiakthanga Khiangte said that no
untoward incident was reported from anywhere.
Christmas day saw prayers and worship services in the
houses of worship, followed by fellowships from where typical
Mizo Christmas songs echoed the streets of Aizawl city.
Community feasts, customary Mizo festivals even before
the advent of Christianity would be organised in all the
villages and localities of urban areas tomorrow climaxing the
celebrations marking the birth of Jesus Christ.
READ MORE - Mizoram celebrates Christmas with traditional gaiety
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
What is exclusively in Mizoram?
Friday, November 18, 2011
Duati cruise into semifinal
NAINITAL: Day two of Federation Cup Women's Boxing Championship presented by the Monnet Ispat & and the big guns powered through to the semifinals of the tournament. Set in the lap of nature the DSA Ground in Nainital, Uttarakhand provided a scenic backdrop for the pugilists to display their skills.
Krishna Thapa of Madhya Pradesh, who bagged a silver medal at the 12th Senior National earlier this year, pulverized Anita Kahar of Assam to advance to the semifinal stage of the championship. Playing in the light fly weight category, both boxers started strongly matching each other punch for punch in the first two rounds. Beginning of the third though, Thapa took control of the game amassing seven points as opposed to Anita's two.
The National Games silver medallist held on to the advantage and went on to secure a 22:15 win, in her opening bout of the tournament. The 20 year old who missed out on a gold at the recently concluded Senior Nationals, looks in prime touch and is hoping to go all the way this time around.
"It was a good victory for me and I am happy with my performance. I have a good rhythm going on and hope to carry on the confidence and the form till the end of the tournament," expressed an elated Thapa after her bout.
The fly weight class witnessed some exceptional performance, Vanlal Duati of Mizoram put up quite a show against Shabana from Delhi. A gold medallist at the 34th National Games, Duati opened cautiously measuring her opponent in the first round. In the second the former national champions launched an offensive onslaught to which the Delhi boxer had no reply.
The 22 year old secured her semifinal spot with a comprehensive 7:2 win. Sonia Lather Singh of Andhra Pradesh also cruised to next round with an impressive victory. A silver medallist at the senior nationals, Singh had little trouble drubbing Sudesh of All India Police, she moved to the semis with a 19:3 win on points.
Local girl Vinita Mahar ousted Neetu Goyat of Manipur in what was a scintillating performance. The teenage boxer, who also bagged a silver medal in the competition last year and a bronze medal at the National Games earlier this year, was at her destructive best as she pulled the rug from under Goyat's feet, knocking her out in the third round.
In the feather weight division, also from Uttarakhand, Priyanka Chaudhary had an easy passage into the round of last four. A bronze medallist at the 34th National Games, Chaudhary beat K Manasa of Andhra Pradesh on points (18:4).
The Championship which has transformed into a ritual over the years is a contest which brings out the best state and board teams from the domestic arena. The top eight teams from the National Championships are invited to partake in the tournament along with the host team.
This edition of the Monnet Federation Cup witnessed a participation of 67 boxers representing All India Police, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Uttarakhand.
READ MORE - Duati cruise into semifinal
Krishna Thapa of Madhya Pradesh, who bagged a silver medal at the 12th Senior National earlier this year, pulverized Anita Kahar of Assam to advance to the semifinal stage of the championship. Playing in the light fly weight category, both boxers started strongly matching each other punch for punch in the first two rounds. Beginning of the third though, Thapa took control of the game amassing seven points as opposed to Anita's two.
The National Games silver medallist held on to the advantage and went on to secure a 22:15 win, in her opening bout of the tournament. The 20 year old who missed out on a gold at the recently concluded Senior Nationals, looks in prime touch and is hoping to go all the way this time around.
"It was a good victory for me and I am happy with my performance. I have a good rhythm going on and hope to carry on the confidence and the form till the end of the tournament," expressed an elated Thapa after her bout.
The fly weight class witnessed some exceptional performance, Vanlal Duati of Mizoram put up quite a show against Shabana from Delhi. A gold medallist at the 34th National Games, Duati opened cautiously measuring her opponent in the first round. In the second the former national champions launched an offensive onslaught to which the Delhi boxer had no reply.
The 22 year old secured her semifinal spot with a comprehensive 7:2 win. Sonia Lather Singh of Andhra Pradesh also cruised to next round with an impressive victory. A silver medallist at the senior nationals, Singh had little trouble drubbing Sudesh of All India Police, she moved to the semis with a 19:3 win on points.
Local girl Vinita Mahar ousted Neetu Goyat of Manipur in what was a scintillating performance. The teenage boxer, who also bagged a silver medal in the competition last year and a bronze medal at the National Games earlier this year, was at her destructive best as she pulled the rug from under Goyat's feet, knocking her out in the third round.
In the feather weight division, also from Uttarakhand, Priyanka Chaudhary had an easy passage into the round of last four. A bronze medallist at the 34th National Games, Chaudhary beat K Manasa of Andhra Pradesh on points (18:4).
The Championship which has transformed into a ritual over the years is a contest which brings out the best state and board teams from the domestic arena. The top eight teams from the National Championships are invited to partake in the tournament along with the host team.
This edition of the Monnet Federation Cup witnessed a participation of 67 boxers representing All India Police, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Uttarakhand.
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