Sunday, June 29, 2014

Mizoram to have first GSI Field Training Centre in NE

AIZAWL: The first Field Training Centre in North East under Geological Survey of India will be set up in Mizoram. State Industries Minister H. Rohluna laid the foundation stone for construction of the same today.This GSI Field Training Centre will be...
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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Mizo tank cleaners still unwell

Aizawl: Five persons belonging to Saihapui V village bordering Cachar district of Assam, who fell ill after cleaning an abandoned water tank in April, are still hospitalized or under treatment, said village leaders.Reports said the concrete water tank,...
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243 pigs culled in Mizoram

Aizawl, Jun 27 :  At least 243 pigs have been culled in Mizoram due to recent outbreak of the dreaded swine disease, the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), state animal husbandry and veterinary department director Dr L B Sailo...
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One arrested with heroin worth Rs 1.92 lakh

Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department officials seized 63.5 gms of heroin in Aizawl while the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being observed around the globe today. ...
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

MZP constructs Zofate Chawlhbuk along Indo-Bangla border

Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) or Mizo students' federation members today constructed the 'Zofate Chawlhbuk' or 'Mizo Inn' at southern Mizoram's Borapansury village on the Indo-Bangladesh border.State Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zorammawia said no untoward...
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Youth from Mizoram dies in RIMS boys’ hostel

Imphal, Jun 26 : An MBBS student from Mizoram, Benjamin Laithlamuana, was found hanging in his hostel room on the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) premises here this afternoon. The RIMS authorities do not suspect any foul play, as...
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Mizo Cops deployed

Aizawl, Jun 25 : The Mizoram government today deployed more policemen in southern Mizoram’s Borapansury village in view of the student body Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP)’s proposed construction of a zofate khualbuk (Mizo inn) in the Bangladesh border village....
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The Mizo Accord

By L. Memo Singh After several months of enforced idleness in Delhi, Laldenga, the leader of MNF (Mizo National Front) was scheduled to meet Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 31 October 1984 – the day she was assassinated. The situation compelled him...
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Monday, June 23, 2014

Green Mizoram: Lal Thanhawla inaugurates Landscape Devt project

Aizawl, Jun 24 : A project initiated by Environment & Forest department, government of Mizoram 'Unique Landscape Development Programme in and around Durtlang Kham (Precipice)' was launched on Sunday.Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla inaugurated...
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2 dead, five of family fall ill consuming mushroom

Two persons, a woman and a ten-year-old boy died after eating mushroom in south Mizoram's remote Sentetfiang hamlet, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Lawngtlai district Dr HC Thangkima today said.The ten-year-old boy Roneihmawia , studying in class six,...
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Arrest of Nigerian National unveils a chain of crimes

New Delhi, Jun 24 : Last week, a Nigerian National residing in Bangalore with his wife and two other people from Manipur were arrested for their alleged involvement in cheating a woman of Rs 11 lakh on the pretext of providing a job.On further further...
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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Voting on for lone Rajya Sabha seat in Mizoram

Polling for the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Mizoram began on the state Assembly premises this morning. The fate of the two candidates -- Ronald Sapa Tlau of the ruling Congress and L Ramkinlova of opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) -- would be decided...
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Refugees don't leave Tripura for Mizoram

The much-awaited repatriation of tribal refugees from Tripura didn't resume Tuesday as the displaced men and women refused to go back to Mizoram unless their demands were met.Over 36,000 Reang tribals are sheltered in seven camps in northern Tripura...
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Mizos to root for Spain, respect Germany

Nandakumar Marar The Hindu India striker and WIFA XI captain Steven Dias (blue) with Mizoram captain Zico Zorensanga (red) at kick-off during the exhibition match between the two sides hosted by WIFA at the Cooperage stadium. The...
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Monday, June 16, 2014

Two-day Bru repatriation begins tomorrow

Aizawl: The sixth phase of Bru repatriation will begin tomorrow and preparations are in full swing to receive the Bru families who are willingly returning to Mizoram from six relief camps in Tripura.Around 459 Bru families were expected to return during...
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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Salvation Army splits, new church formed

After a spell of discord for months, The Salvation Army's Eastern Territory today formally split and a new church called the Salvation Army Church was formed.H Lianzela, leader of the Advisory Council of Salvation Army Laymen (ACSAL) told PTI the special...
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Tripura militants kidnap three traders, driver in Mizoram

Agartala: Three Tripura traders and their driver were kidnapped by tribal guerrillas from Mizoram, police said here Sunday."Five businessmen from northern Tripura went to adjoining western Mizoram Saturday in connection with their trade. Armed militants...
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Thursday, June 12, 2014

All Health Societies in Mizoram now under Mizoram Health Society

Aizawl, Jun 13 : In implementation of a new system formulated by the Central government, Mizoram Health Society (MHS) has been set up to head all the Health Societies in the State.This was said at the 3rd and the last meeting of Mizoram State Cancer...
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Patricide in Mizoram

ZODIN SANGA Aizawl, June 12: A man killed his 83-year-old ailing father in Mizoram’s Champhai district last night by smashing his head and cutting his throat with a saw. Locals said he appeared to be mentally troubled....
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Green Mizoram Day observed

Green Mizoram Day was observedacross the state today.The Day was inaugurated by the state Environment and Forests Minister Lalrinmawia Ralte by planting a tree sapling at the Central Agriculture University Auditorium inside the College of Veterinary...
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Suspected insurgent arrested by Mizoram police

Mizoram police arrested a suspected Assam insurgent in the Mizoram-Assam border area last night and detained him at the Kolasib Police Station.Lalbiakmawia, Officer-in-Charge of the Kolasib Police Station said today that Romonjoy (22) of the United Democratic...
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Mizoram CM appeals to DoNER ministry to clear projects

Aizawl, Jun 11 : Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla today appealed to Union Minister for DoNER Gen (retd) V K Singh that the DoNER Ministry clear all the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) projects in the northeast, an official statement...
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50 Mizo girls send off to Kolkata for Skill Development Training

Aizawl, Jun 11 : In pursuance to a Central government scheme known as Skill Development Initiative (SDI) initiated by Ministry of Labour & Employment, at least 50 Mizo girls were sent off under the said scheme to Emporium Training & Consultancy...
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Monday, June 9, 2014

Cong, MNF candidates file nominations for Mizoram RS seat

Aizawl, Jun 10 : Candidates of Congress and MNF filed nomination papers today to contest the election to the lone Mizoram Rajya Sabha seat, state Assembly secretary and Returning Officer for the polls Ngurthanzuala said.Ngurthanzuala said Ronald Sapa...
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Lalduhthlana Ralte concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Palau

Lalduhthlana Ralte, presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of the Philippines, has been concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Palau, with residence in Manila (Philippine...
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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Sixth phase of repatriation of Brus to begin on June 17

Aizawl, Jun 9 : The proposed sixth phase of repatriation of Brus lodged in six relief camps in Tripura is scheduled to begin from June 17, a senior Mizoram official today said.The decision was taken after discussions were held between a team of Mizo...
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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Barretto, Beto to turn out for WIFA XI in exhibition match against Mizoram

MUMBAI: The Western Indian Football Association will be hosting an exhibition match between the the Santosh Trophy Championship Winners Mizoram and WIFA XI.under floodlights, at the Cooperage  Ground on 5th June 2014 at 6 p.m. The WIFA XI is...
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Mizoram govt condoles Munde’s death

Aizawl, Mizoram government today condoled the death of Union Minister for Rural Development Gopinath Munde in a car accident in Delhi.     It declared a state mourning today.     An official statement said...
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

World War-era hospital in Mizoram stands test of time

Village council organises grand centenary celebrations of heritage building; residents recall attacks ZODIN SANGA ...
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WIFA to play exhibition match against Mizoram

The Western Indian Football Association would be hosting an exhibition match between the Santosh Trophy National Championship winners Mizoram and WIFA XI under floodlights at the refurbished Cooperage ground here on on June 5.WIFA XI is a mix of the...
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Reliance ready to roll out its 4G service in Mizoram

Aizawl, Jun 4 : Getting ready for installation of 4G Service in Mizoram, officials of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.today called on Mizoram Government officials, a state official source here said.The Company representatives met Home Minister R.Lalzirliana,...
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Monday, June 2, 2014

Repatriation of Tribal refugees from Tripura to start next week

Aizawl/Agartala, June 3 : The much-awaited repatriation of tribal refugees from Tripura to Mizoram is likely to start next week, an official in Aizawl said Monday.Over 36,000 Reang tribals are sheltered in seven camps in northern Tripura for almost 17...
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Mizoram RS election on June 19

The tenure of the sitting Rajya Sabha member Lalhming Liana of opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) ends on July 18Aizawl: Election to the lone Mizoram Rajya Sabha seat would be held on June 19, state assembly secretariat officials today said.The tenure...
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Rescued children promised better life-style

HAILAKANDI, Jun 3 : Five children of the Northeast were rescued from Manav Kalyan Bridhashram Ebong Yogashram in Haryana’s Jind district and handed over to the District Child Protection Officers (DCPOs) of Hailakandi, Unakuti of Tripura and Kolashib...
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