MIZORAM VC AND LC ELECTION DATES ANNOUNCED

Lamtluang Online News: Mizoram State Election Commissioner, Dr H Lalthlangliana, has announced the election dates for Village Councils (VCs) and Local Councils (LCs). The elections are scheduled to take place on 12 February 2025. With the announcement of the election dates, the Model Code of Conduct has also come into effect.

HON'BLE JUSTICE VIJAY BISHNOY LAUNCHES SPECIAL CAMPAIGN FOR OLD PRISONERS AND TERMINALLY ILL PRISONERS

Lamtluang Online News: On 11 January 2025, Hon'ble Justice Vijay Bishnoy, Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, launched the 'Special Campaign for Old Prisoners and Terminally Ill Prisoners and Skill Development' at District Jail, Lawngtlai, Mizoram.

He emphasised the importance of providing prisoners with employable skills, enabling them to lead dignified lives after release. Justice Bishnoy praised Mizoram SLSA and DLSA for their effective implementation of the campaign.

Justice Michael Zothankhuma, Judge of the Gauhati High Court, highlighted Mizoram's efforts in rehabilitating prisoners through various programmes, including agriculture, animal husbandry, carpentry, and computer training.

The Chief Justice stressed the need for collaborative efforts between government departments, NGOs, and individuals to support prisoner rehabilitation.

District Jail, Lawngtlai, has a capacity of 90 prisoners and is currently housing 36 prisoners. The programme was attended by government officials, including Pu Cheemala Siva Gopal Reddy, IAS, District Deputy Commissioner.

KHAWHAI PHC RANKED AMONG INDIA'S BEST GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS

Lamtluang Online News: Khawhai Primary Health Centre (PHC), located in Khawzawl district, Mizoram state, has been ranked among the best government hospitals in India. According to the National Health Mission, Health and Family Welfare Department, Khawhai PHC achieved the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) with a score of 90.13%. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Mizoram, as 14 government hospitals in the state have already received the NQAS national certificate. Furthermore, 15 more government hospitals are currently applying for the national certificate, having passed the state-level assessment.

Health Minister Pi Lalrinpuii praised the achievement, stating that the inclusion of Mizoram's hospitals among India's best is a notable achievement for the state. She attributed the success to the hard work and dedication of all healthcare workers, noting that these achievements demonstrate the government's commitment to providing quality healthcare services.

MIZORAM POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT NOTICE

Lamtluang Online News: The Mizoram government is set to recruit Police Constables (Unarmed Branch) – 51, Constable (Armed Branch) – 200, and Constable (Mechanic) – 8. Applicants must have been born between 22 January 1997 and 22 January 2007, and be between 18 and 28 years old (with a 5-year relaxation for ST/SC and 3 years for OBC). Applicants must be Indian citizens, have passed HSLC or a higher qualification, and meet other eligibility criteria.

Applicants for Constable (Mechanic) must hold an ITI certificate or equivalent, and have at least five years' experience working with government or private vehicle manufacturers.

Applications can be submitted online through the Police Recruitment Online Portal (https://mizopolicerec.in) by 22 January 2025. The application fee is ₹300 for ST/SC/OBC and ₹400 for General Category.

For further details, please visit the Mizoram Police website (police.mizoram.gov.in) or the Police Recruitment Online Portal (https://mizopolicerec.in)