Saturday, December 31, 2011

Celebrations for new year begins in Mizoram

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.