REBECCA SAIMAWII (MAKURI) DONATES BLOOD FOR THE 85TH TIME

Lamtluang Online News: Renowned Mizo singer Rebecca Saimawii, popularly known as Makuri, has once again demonstrated her kindness by donating blood for the 85th time. She donated blood at the Civil Hospital in Aizawl on December 30, 2024.

Makuri expressed her gratitude to God for enabling her to donate blood on numerous occasions, considering it a blessing from God and a testament to her faith.

"It's been nearly eight years since I last donated blood in Aizawl," said Rebecca Saimawii. "Today, I was able to donate blood for the 85th time at the Civil Hospital Blood Bank, and I am deeply grateful to God."

Throughout her illustrious career, Makuri has achieved numerous accolades, including:

1. She topped her class and passed with Grade 'A' at the Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Mizoram, in 1984.

2. She won the Best Vocalist award at the Wilson College Singing Competition in 1987.

3. She was also named Best Vocalist at the Uni-Festa Music & Talent Contest in Mumbai in 1987.

4. She won the Best Vocalist award in the Mizoram Beat Contest in 1994.

5. She won the Best Female Vocalist Award in 1996.

6. She won the Best Album of the Year Award for "Ka Thlang Ber Che" in 1998.

7. She also received the Music & Sports Award for Best Female Singer in 1998.

8. She was named the Most Popular Woman of the Year in 2000.

9. She won the Best Gospel Singer Award in 2001.

10. She received the AIR Radio Artist Award in 2012.

We salute Makuri for her selfless act and wish her continued good health to achieve her goal of donating blood 100 times.

85th times blood donor Rebecca Saimawii (Makuri)

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).