SURITA CHAKMA'S ALLEGATION REFUTED: CHAKMA PATIENTS BIGGEST BENEFICIARIES OF POOR PATIENTS' FUND - SDH TLABUNG

LAMTLUANG ONLINE NEWS, 3 NOVEMBER 2026: Sub-District Hospital, Tlabung has issued an official statement refuting the allegation made by Surita Chakma on social media that Chakma patients are not prioritised for medical care at Tlabung Hospital. The hospital authorities have termed the allegation untrue and asserted that there is no discrimination based on ethnicity or religion at the hospital.

In its statement, the hospital said that there has never been any discrimination at Tlabung Hospital on grounds of ethnicity, community or religion. It stated that all patients are provided proper and equal treatment with respect and care, in accordance with their medical condition and clinical necessity.

The hospital clarified that the Hospital Poor Patients' Fund is operated to meet the needs of underprivileged patients. The fund is largely contributed by the Mizo community and is intended for all those in need, without discrimination on the basis of ethnicity or religion. The authorities noted that the majority of beneficiaries of this fund are Chakma patients.

The hospital also disclosed details of receipts and expenditure under the Poor Patients' Fund from 2024 to date. Of the total funds received, amounting to Rs 3,15,494, Rs 3,06,964 (97.29%) was contributed by the Mizo community and Rs 8,530 (2.70%) by the Chakma community.

With regard to expenditure, Rs 80,218 (26.81%) was spent on Mizo patients, Rs 2,10,088 (70.21%) on Chakma patients, and Rs 8,903 (2.97%) on Bru patients. The hospital said these figures demonstrate that the Poor Patients' Fund is utilised for those in need, without ethnic discrimination.

The statement further noted that discrimination on the basis of ethnicity and community is most unfortunate, and defamation of this nature without sufficient evidence is even more regrettable. It warned that false accusations could lead to misunderstanding and serious mistrust among communities that have lived together peacefully for a long time.

The authorities reiterated that Sub-District Hospital, Tlabung is a hospital for all people and that patient care is a vital service rendered by its staff. Patients are always treated with compassion, respect and kindness, without any preferential treatment based on ethnicity or religion, the statement added.

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Fact check ✅ Sub-district Hospital, Tlabung, Mizoram 

H LALENGMAWIA APPOINTED AS NEW CIC, MIZORAM

Lamtluang Online News: The Mizoram Government on today, October 9, 2026, appointed H. Lalengmawia, IAS (Retd.) as the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of the Mizoram State Information Commission. He will succeed the incumbent CIC John Neihlaia, IPS (Retd.).

H Lalengmawia, IAS Retd, Chief Information Commissioner of Mizoram 

K LALRINZUALI APPOINTED AS MPSC MEMBER

Lamtluang Online News, 30 July 2026: According to an official notification issued by the Government of Mizoram, K Lalrinzuali, IAS, who is currently serving as Secretary of the Power & Electricity (P&E) and Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) Departments, has been appointed as a Member of the Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC).

She will retire from her post as Secretary under the Government of Mizoram on 31 July 2026.

Before assuming office as an MPSC Member, she will be required to take the prescribed oath of office and secrecy. At present, the MPSC has only one Member besides the Chairman. Following her induction, the Commission will have two Members in addition to the Chairman.

Ms. K Lalrinzuali IAS appointed as Mizoram Public Service Commission member 

LAMTLUANG ONLINE NEWS, AIZAWL, JULY 24: Lalbuatsaiha, son of Zosiama from Keifang, has created history by becoming the first visually impaired Mizo to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.

He successfully defended his PhD thesis on Friday, 24 July, at the Centre for South Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. His doctoral research, titled India's Policy Towards Bhutan, 1998–2013, examines India's diplomatic engagement with Bhutan during the 15 year period.

Lalbuatsaiha has consistently achieved significant academic milestones. He previously became the first visually impaired Mizo to obtain both a Master's degree and an MPhil degree. He also qualified the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) in Political Science and was awarded the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in International Relations, the discipline in which he pursued his doctoral studies.

He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Government J. Thankima College, Bawngkawn,  Aizawl and resides at Zemabawk, Aizawl.

His achievement marks a historic milestone for the Mizo community and serves as an inspiring example of determination, perseverance and academic excellence in overcoming barriers to higher education.

LALBUATSAIHA CREATES HISTORY AS FIRST VISUALLY IMPAIRED MIZO TO EARN A PhD