TUALPUI VILLAGE STANDS UNITED: ZPM VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTED UNOPPOSED IN HONOUR OF CM LALDUHOMA

Lamtluang Online News: The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) local unit candidates are poised to be declared officially elected unopposed in the forthcoming Mizoram Village Council election in Tualpui, the ancestral home of Mizoram's esteemed Chief Minister, Lalduhoma. This remarkable outcome follows the opposition parties' decision not to field any candidates as a mark of respect.

This unprecedented move was prompted by a request from Tualpui Welfare Aizawl, which urged opposition parties to refrain from nominating candidates for the election, thereby paying tribute to Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who hails from the village.

TRUCK OPERATIONS GRIND TO A HALT IN MIZORAM OVER ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Lamtluang Online News, 22nd January 2025: Due to the poor condition of the road, trucks will be halted from tomorrow onwards. According to reports, the Mizoram Truck Owners' Association and the Mizoram Truck Drivers' Association have announced that they will halt truck operations from tomorrow, Monday, until the road between Vairengte and Sairang is repaired to make it suitable for trucks.

The decision will be implemented strictly, with duties commencing at 7 am tomorrow at their respective site offices in Rangvamual, Kawnpui, and Kolasib. The leaders of the MTOA stated that their decision to halt truck operations is not a form of protest, but rather due to the poor condition of the road, which has caused numerous accidents and is no longer safe for drivers.

As a result, they will continue to halt truck operations until the road is repaired to make it suitable for trucks. The MTOA has requested the public to cooperate and understand the difficulties that may arise during the halt.

HANDING OVER OF CHARGE AND PREVIEW MEETING FOR UPCOMING ELECTIONS

Lamtluang Online News: The Mizoram People Forum (MPF) General Headquarters Governing Board organised a charge-handing ceremony at Synod Committee Room 1 on 21 January 2025. The outgoing president, Rev R Vanlalnghaka, handed over the charge to the newly elected president, Rev RC Lalnghakliana. The MPF also convened a preview meeting to discuss the forthcoming Local Council and Village Council elections.

LZ VARTE BECOMES FIRST MIZO TO ENTER INDIA BOOK OF RECORDS

Lamtluang Online News: Vanlallawmzuala Varte (Lz Varte) from Mission Veng has become the first Mizo to enter the India Book of Records. He received the record certificate on 16 January 2025 for cycling across all states and union territories in India, covering a distance of approximately 17,045 km in 285 days. The theme of his journey was 'Ride to Clean Air', which aimed to promote awareness about clean air and ways to prevent air pollution.

Lz Varte collected plastic waste and encouraged others to join him in this initiative. He interacted with local communities, sharing his message and inspiring others to take action. Lz Varte was presented with the record certificate by Tapan Datta on behalf of the India Book of Records. This achievement makes him the first Mizo to be recognised by the India Book of Records.

Samuel Lalbiakhlua from Saitual, who holds the record for being the youngest certified paragliding pilot in the world, as recognised by the International Book of Records, attended the event. Some of Lz Varte's notable achievements include cycling from Mizoram's easternmost point to the westernmost point, covering Three Country Point; completing a 200 km cycle ride with an elevation gain of 11,034 m; and setting a 24-hour cycling record, covering 330 km from Tuirial Airfield.

Lz Varte covered a distance of approximately 17,045 km in 285 days, visiting all states and union territories in India. His longest ride in a day was 207.82 km, from Lucknow to Badlapur, UP. He achieved his fastest speed in West Bengal, cycling from Kurseong to Darjeeling at a speed of 68.8 km per hour. In January 2024, Lz Varte cycled around 500 km, and from February to April 2024, he covered over 2,000 km per month. From May to November 2024, he consistently cycled around 1,278 km per month.

The record certificate presentation and felicitation ceremony was chaired by Dr Malsawmkima. Upa Zonunmawia led the devotion, and Professor Zodinpuia Pachuau presented the technical report. Lz Varte shared his experiences during the ceremony, and his father, VL Chhuanawma, expressed his gratitude.