MIZORAM GOVERNMENT TO RELOCATE BANGLADESHI REFUGEES TO SINGLE LOCATION

Lamtluang Online News: A high-level meeting was held on 21st November 2024, in Lawngtlai District, Mizoram, to discuss the relocation of Bangladeshi refugees. Pu Lalmuanpuia Punte, Adviser to the Chief Minister, chaired the meeting, which was attended by Lawngtlai District officials and representatives from various departments.

Pu Lalmuanpuia Punte emphasized the need for a systematic approach to relocate the refugees, citing the difficulties in providing aid when they are scattered across different villages. He proposed relocating the refugees to four villages: Parva, Damdep-II, Cherluitlang, and Saizawh 'W'.

According to Pu Cheemala Siva Gopal Reddy, Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai District, there are currently 6,030 refugees from Myanmar, 2,014 from Bangladesh, and 84 internally displaced people from Manipur in Lawngtlai district. The district administration is providing humanitarian assistance, including food supplies, to the refugees.

The Mizoram government is working to provide a long-term solution to the refugee crisis, and the relocation plan is expected to be implemented soon. The government is also collaborating with the Centre to address the refugee crisis and provide necessary assistance.

Source: DIPR Mizoram

DOORDARSHAN AIZAWL NEWS DIRECTOR VISITS LUNGLEI

Lamtluang Online News: Pu Nampibou Marinmai, IIS, the News Director of Doordarshan Aizawl, visited Lunglei on 21st November 2024, where he met with various government officials and visited notable locations.

During his visit, Pu Marinmai met with Lunglei SP Pu J. Lalmuankima to discuss ways to improve collaboration between Doordarshan and the police department in disseminating news and information. He emphasized the importance of working together to provide accurate and reliable news to the public.

Pu Marinmai also visited the District I&PR office, where he interacted with the staff and discussed ways to promote Lunglei as a tourist destination. He suggested that the government and local authorities should work together to develop and promote the town's scenic spots, such as Lung-lei, and historical landmarks like the BCM Sethlun church, one of the oldest churches in Mizoram.

Nampibou Marinmai, IIS visit to Lunglei 

NEW DEPUTY COMMISSIONER TAKES CHARGE IN LUNGLEI DISTRICT

Lamtluang Online News: Pi Navneet Mann, an AGMUT cadre IAS officer of the 2020 batch, has taken over as the new Deputy Commissioner of Lunglei District, Mizoram relieving Pu R. Lalṭhazuala, MCS, of his duties. Pi Mann, who hails from Amritsar, Punjab, and permanently resides in New Delhi, assumed charge on 22nd November 2024.

She was accompanied by her husband, Shivam Shiddarth, an IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, who is set to take on a new role as Superintendent of Police in Siaha district, Mizoram.

Prior to her appointment, Pi Mann served in various capacities, including Assistant Commissioner under the Jammu & Kashmir administration, and as Sub-Deputy Magistrate, Special Secretary (Home Department), and Deputy Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, under the Delhi administration.

Pi Mann holds a B.Tech degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi. This is her first assignment after joining the Mizoram administration on 28th October 2024.

Navneet Mann, IAS and her husband Shivam Shiddarth, IPS

Navneet Mann, IAS, Lunglei Deputy Commissioner 

MIZORAM YOUTH COMMISSION CHAIRMAN FAREWELLS YOUTHS FOR PROJECT BUNIYAAD

Lamtluang Online News: On 22nd November 2024, Pu Malsawmzuala Ralte, Chairman of the Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC), bid farewell to 26 Mizo youths (9 males and 17 females) who will undergo training in Hotel Management (Food & Beverages) under Project Buniyaad. The training is a collaborative effort between the MYC and Honda India Foundation.

During the farewell ceremony, the MYC Chairman encouraged the youths to be diligent and honest in their work, and to uphold the values of hard work and dedication. He also reminded them to be good ambassadors of the Mizo community and to make a positive impact wherever they go.

The Chairman further advised the youths to be adaptable and to learn from their experiences. He also encouraged them to strive for excellence and to be committed to their work.

The youths who will undergo training have been selected through a rigorous interview process. They will be trained in various hotels across India, including Fairmont (Udaipur), Choki Dhani (Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Indore), Orange Tiger (Goa), Sarvar Hotel (Hyderabad), and Status Club (Kanpur).

Project Buniyaad Hotel Management (Food & Beverages) Training was launched by Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma on 18th September 2024 at the MYC Auditorium. Under this project, the MYC is currently conducting F&B Training in Aizawl and Lunglei. The third batch of training is scheduled to commence in Aizawl in December, and the trained youths will be placed in top hotels in India.

Source: DIPR Mizoram