MILITARY COUNCIL STEPS UP ATTACKS ON MINDAT

Lamtluang Online News: Reports from Mindat, Chin State, indicate that the Military Council has intensified its attacks on the town. On December 14, at around 4:30 am, the Military Council launched an aerial attack on Mindat, with multiple bombings reported.

Locals have confirmed that the Military Council has been consistently bombing Mindat for the past three days, with ration supplies being airdropped to the 274 Battalion.

A local resident, speaking to Zalen media, stated, "We've been under attack for three days, and it's not the first time. The 274 Battalion has received ration supplies via airdrop."

The resident also mentioned that the extent of the damage caused by the aerial attacks is unclear due to limited communication.

On December 13, the Military Council airdropped supplies, including military personnel, officers, water, and rations, to the 274 Battalion in Mindat, according to reports from Mindat News HKL.

On December 12, the Military Council launched a series of aerial attacks on Mindat, with eight bombings reported within a 24-hour period.

CHIEF MINISTER LAUNCHES RUBBER MISSION IN MIZORAM

Lamtluang Online News: Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched the Chief Minister's Rubber Mission at Dawrpui Multipurpose Hall today, 16th December 2024.

The mission aims to cultivate rubber in all suitable areas of Mizoram, thereby increasing rubber production and providing income opportunities to local farmers.

During the launch, Pankaja Borah, General Manager, NABARD, Regional Office, Mizoram, handed over a sanction letter of ₹27.98 crores from RIDF XXX to the Chief Minister for the implementation of the mission.

This amount will be utilised to set up rubber plantations in 24 villages across 7 districts in Mizoram.

The Chief Minister's Rubber Mission is a significant initiative to promote rubber cultivation in Mizoram and is expected to benefit local farmers and contribute to the state's economy.

LUNGEI DISTRICT BAWRHSAP VISITS CHILDREN'S HOMES AND SHELTERS IN LUNGEI

Lamtluang Online News: On 16th December 2024, Lunglei District Bawrhsap (Deputy Commissioner) Pi Navneet Mann visited the Baptist Church of Mizoram (BCM) headquarters at Serkawn, BCM's child care institutions, Baptist Church Orphanage (BCO), Baptist Child Resources Centre (BCRC), MBKHP Shelter Home, Observation Home, and Special Home. She inspected the conditions of the homes and presented Christmas gifts.

Bawrhsap Pi Navneet Mann was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Pi Rochuangkimi Khenglawt, DIPRO Pu C. Lalhruaitluanga, DPO(WCD) Pu C. Lalnunfela, and DCPO Pi Lalrinkimi Hmar.

At the BCM headquarters, they were welcomed by BCM General Secretary Rev. Dr R. Lalbiakliana and staff. They visited the BCM Archives and viewed important documents and artifacts.

At the BCO, BCRC, Shelter Home, Observation Home, and Special Home, they were welcomed by staff and inspected the conditions of the homes. They also discussed important issues and presented Christmas gifts.

There are currently 28 children being cared for at the BCO, and 1 child available for adoption at the BCRC. The Shelter Home has 83 inmates, including 66 men and 17 women. The Observation Home has 2 boys, and the Special Home has 13 boys.

Source: DIPR Mizoram

DELAY IN MGNREGS WAGE PAYMENTS: MIZORAM GOVERNMENT ISSUES CLARIFICATION

Lamtluang Online News: The Rural Development Department of the Government of Mizoram has issued a clarification regarding the delay in wage payments to workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).

The delay in wage payments has been caused by technical issues faced by the Pay and Accounts Office, which is responsible for releasing the funds.

The Central Government had released the funds for wage payments on 5 December, but the technical issues have caused the delay.

The state government has already generated the Fund Transfer Orders (FTOs) for the wage payments, and the payments will be made directly to the workers' bank accounts.

The Rural Development Department has assured that the state government is making all efforts to resolve the issue and release the payments as soon as possible.

The department has appealed to the workers to be patient and has assured that the payments will be made before Christmas.