AIZAWL AUTHORITY SEIZES ILLEGAL FIRECRACKERS WORTH RS 23.38 LAKH

Lamtluang Online News, Aizawl, 30 December 2024: As part of a crackdown on illegal firecrackers and sparklers during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, authorities in Aizawl have seized firecrackers and sparklers worth Rs 23,38,475 to date.

According to the Officer-in-Charge of Aizawl Police Station, 11 cases have been registered to date in connection with the sale and possession of illegal firecrackers and sparklers, and 14 individuals have been arrested.

In a separate incident, Aizawl Police seized a large quantity of illegal firecrackers worth Rs 44,506 last night and arrested the owner, who has been charged under relevant laws.

NEW GOVERNOR OF MIZORAM TO BE SWORN IN ON JANUARY 9, 2025

Lamtluang Online News, 30 December 2024: A meeting was held at the CS Conference Hall, MINECO, today, chaired by Mizoram's Chief Secretary, Pu Khilli Ram Meena, IAS, to discuss the arrival and swearing-in ceremony of General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC, the newly appointed Governor of Mizoram.

General Singh is scheduled to arrive at Lengpui Airport on 8 January 2025, where he will be received by the Mizoram Chief Minister, along with other ministers, officials and dignitaries.

The reception will include a national salute and the national anthem, followed by a procession to Raj Bhawan.

The swearing-in ceremony will take place on 9 January 2025 at the Circular Lawn, Raj Bhawan, where General Singh will be administered the oath of office by the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court.

The ceremony is expected to be attended by the Chief Minister, the Council of Ministers, the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, Mizoram MPs and other officials and dignitaries.

Source: DIPR Mizoram

PETROL TRUCK CATCHES FIRE IN LUNGLEI OUTSKIRTS

Lamtluang Online News: A petrol-carrying truck (MZ 02 B/5574) caught fire at Hrangchalkawn, located on the outskirts of Lunglei, today. According to eyewitnesses, the petrol was being transported to Lawngtlai, stored in 10 plastic barrels, each containing approximately 220 litres. The driver and handyman sustained injuries while attempting to extinguish the fire and were subsequently taken to hospital. The truck owner is reportedly from Liansiama, and the driver is Lalmuamkima. It is alleged that the oil was intended for sale in Burma (Myanmar).

FRESH CLASHES ERUPT BETWEEN MEITEI AND KUKI-ZO GROUPS IN MANIPUR

Lamtluang Online News: On 27 December 2024, fresh clashes erupted between Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur, resulting in four Meitei individuals sustaining injuries. The clashes occurred in the areas of Sanasabi, Thamnapokpi, and Tuiching Saiboul, situated on the border of Imphal East District and Kangpokpi District.

According to reports, Meitei groups, including the Arambai Tenggol and various Meitei organisations, launched an attack on Kuki-Zo inhabited areas at approximately 10:45 am IST. However, the Kuki-Zo groups successfully defended themselves against the attack. The clashes continued intermittently throughout the day and late into the night, finally subsiding the next morning.

Among the injured Meitei individuals, one was identified as a member of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), while another was a member of the Arambai Tenggol. A Manipur Police Commando, K. Haridash, was also injured during the clashes and underwent surgery at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences.

The clashes were intense, with reports of bomb explosions and gunfire. Nevertheless, the Kuki-Zo groups effectively repelled the attacks, and no casualties were reported on their side.