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

ASSAM RESIDENT ARRESTED WITH 99 GRAMS OF HEROIN IN CHAMPHAI

Lamtluang Online News, lChamphai, 10 June 2026: At around 10:30 a.m. today, officials of the Excise & Narcotics Enforcement Department seized 99 grams (8 soap cases) of heroin near the Seventh-day Adventist motor workshop at Zotlang, Champhai, Mizoram.

A motor car bearing registration number MZ 01/L-0335, which was allegedly used for transporting the contraband, was also seized. In connection with the case, Ikbal Hussain (28), son of Fakar Uddin, a resident of Karimganj, Assam, was arrested on the spot.

A case has been registered against him under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.

Source: Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Mizoram.

ASSAM RESIDENT ARRESTED WITH 99 GRAMS OF HEROIN IN CHAMPHAI, MIZORAM 

MNF ANNOUNCES ZOTHANSANGI HMAR AS RAJYA SABHA MP CANDIDATE

Lamtluang Online News: The Mizo National Front (MNF) today, 8 June 2026, announced practising advocate Zothansangi Hmar of Aizawl College Veng as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. She currently serves as Treasurer of the MNF Legal Board.

The election for Mizoram's Rajya Sabha seat is scheduled to be held on 18 June 2026 (Thursday). The Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament will be elected by the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).

Zothansangi Hmar, MNF Rajya Sabha MP candidate in Mizoram 

ZPM ANNOUNCES K. LALTLUANGKIMA AS OFFICIAL RAJYA SABHA CANDIDATE IN MIZORAM

Lamtluang Online News, June 3, 2026: The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) today announced their candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. The party has officially nominated K. Laltluangkima, son of the late Upa Tlanghmingthanga of Mission Veng, as their candidate.

K. Laltluangkima is currently serving as the spokesperson of the ZPM. The Rajya Sabha election in Mizoram is scheduled to be held on 18 June 2026.

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K Laltluangkima, ZPM Rajya Shaba MP candidate