CHIEF SECRETARY VISITS RELIEF CAMPS IN CHAMPHAI DISTRICT

Lamtluang Online News: On 7 December 2024, the Chief Secretary of Mizoram, Pu Khilli Ram Meena, visited two relief camps in Champhai District, namely Champhai Zote ITI Camp and Bethel Camp in Zokhawthar.

The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Champhai Deputy Commissioner Pu VL Remliana, Additional SP Pu PC Lalṭanpuia, and other government officials, as well as Sub-Hqrs YMA leaders.

During his visit, the Chief Secretary met with government officials and NGO leaders to discuss the relief efforts and challenges faced by the refugees.

He also interacted with the leaders of the refugees and inquired about their difficulties and living conditions.

As of now, there are 317 refugees at the Champhai Zote ITI Camp, comprising 169 men, 62 women, and 86 children.

Meanwhile, the Bethel Camp in Zokhawthar has 399 refugees, including 110 men, 177 women, and 112 children.

The Chief Secretary also chaired a meeting with government officials in Champhai District to discuss border-related issues, solid waste management, and agriculture department initiatives.

The meeting was held on 4:00 pm, aimed to address pressing issues in the district and explore ways to improve the living conditions of the refugees.

Source: DIPR Mizoram

MIZORAM CHIEF MINISTER LAUNCHES BOOK ON TREE INVENTORY AND CARBON STORAGE

Lamtluang Online News: The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalduhoma, launched a book titled "Tree Inventory & Carbon Storage of Assam Rifle Campus, Aizawl, Mizoram" published by the Centre for Environment & Social Justice (CESJ) on 7 December 2024.

The Chief Minister emphasised the importance of sustainable development, stating that the world now considers it a top priority. He added that development works should be done in a way that minimises harm to the environment and land.

"We want development, but since development activities also harm the environment, we need to pay the price for development, which we are well aware of," he said.

Regarding the relocation of Assam Rifles, the Chief Minister mentioned that a joint survey is currently being conducted, and the land will be carefully protected.

A study was conducted on the 16.9 hectares of Assam Rifles land, where 480 different tree species, 80 species, 31 families, and 59 genera were identified. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, four critically endangered species, one endangered species, and five vulnerable species were found.

Out of the total species identified, 71 are medicinal plants and edible plants. The study also found that the area absorbs around 5766.73 metric tons of carbon dioxide.

The area where Assam Rifles is located has been beautifully transformed into a park, thanks to the efforts of the Bethlehem Branch YMA, which initiated the project in 2008 under the name "Aizawl Chuap" (Chuap means lung).

Pi Vanramchhuangi, Working Chairman of CESJ, emphasised the importance of environmental protection, stating that it is the top priority for CESJ. "We want development to be done in a way that minimises harm to the environment, and we want to work while following environmental protection laws," she said.

The book launch ceremony was chaired by Pi Saizampuii Sailo, Treasurer of CESJ, and Rev. LH Rawse delivered the invocation.

Source: DIPR Mizoram 

CHAMPHAI EXCISE & NARCOTICS STAFF AND ASSAM RIFLES SEIZE HEROIN AND APPREHEND ACCUSED

Lamtluang Online News, Mizoram: On 6 December 2024, at around 2:55 pm, the Champhai Excise & Narcotics staff and 42nd Bn Assam Rifles conducted a joint operation at Zote and Tiau rivers, Champhai District, and seized 48 grams of heroin (packed in four soap boxes) and apprehended two individuals, Keddy Zosangliana (23), son of Lalbiaknunga, Tachhip, Aizawl District, and Lalrinliana (21), son of Zaitinrema, Tachhip, Aizawl District.

In another operation, on 7 December 2024, at around 10:00 am, the Champhai Excise & Narcotics staff seized 303 grams of heroin (packed in 25 soap boxes) and apprehended Lalsangzuala (44), son of R. Manlian (L), Kanan Veng, Champhai.

The accused individuals were booked under the Narcotics Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 and were produced before the District & Session Court, Champhai, Mizoram on 7 December 2024.

LUNGLEI OFFICERS' CLUB DONATES ₹1.5 LAKHS TO YMA FOR CHRISTMAS CHARITY

Lamtluang Online News: The Lunglei Officers' Club (LOC) members have contributed a sum of ₹1,50,000 (Rupees one lakh fifty thousand) to support the underprivileged and needy individuals in Lunglei town during the Christmas celebrations in 2024. The charity sum was handed over to the Young Mizo Association (YMA) Sub-Headquarters Lunglei officials on 7 December 2024.

The event was organised by the Land Revenue & Settlement Office, Lunglei, and was chaired by LOC Assistant Secretary Er Lalropuia Hmar, Sr EE PHED LWSMD. Dr Zoramthangi Renthlei, Dental Surgeon, Civil Hospital Lunglei, delivered the invocation. LOC Treasurer Pi C. Rothangpuii, Principal, Nursing School Lunglei, presented the report, while LOC President Pu Francis Lalnuntluanga Ralte, Commandant, 2nd Bn MAP, handed over the charity sum to Lunglei Sub-Headquarters YMA Secretary Pu Zothanzuala Hnamte. LOC Secretary Pu Beitlotha Nohro, Settlement Officer, LR&S, delivered the vote of thanks and closed the event.

The charity sum handover event was attended by several LOC members, as well as officials from Sub-Headquarters YMA, including the Secretary, Treasurer, and Finance Secretary. The Sub-Headquarters YMA will distribute the charity sum to the needy individuals and families in Lunglei town during the Christmas celebrations.

The Lunglei Officers' Club was established on 18 December 2023, and last year, the club organised a charity concert during the Christmas celebrations and donated to 21 underprivileged families. On the same day, the LOC also organised a farewell ceremony for their Vice President Er Laltlanchhunga, Sr EE PHED RWD Lunglei, who retired in November 2024, and a Christmas party in the evening.