NEWLY ELECTED BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIZORAM (BCM) LEADERS

Lamtluang Online News: The Baptist Church of Mizoram (BCM) Assembly Executive Committee meeting began today (29 January 2025) at the BCM Headquarters, Serkawn, Lunglei, and will continue tomorrow.

The following BCM leaders were elected for the term 2025-2028: Rev. Dr. H Lalthlamuana as General Secretary, Rev. Vanlalmuankima as Assistant General Secretary (Service), Rev. R Lalrintluanga as Assistant General Secretary (Mission), Rev. Dr. Lalzarliana as Executive Secretary (Lawngtlai), and Rev. C Lalhungliana as Executive Secretary (Aizawl).

MIZORAM FORMER CHIEF MINISTER MEETS GOVERNOR

Lamtluang Online News: Mizoram's former Chief Minister, Pu Zoramthanga, met with the Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) VK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), at Raj Bhavan today. During the meeting, Pu Zoramthanga extended his greetings to the Governor. They also discussed various important and pressing matters concerning Mizoram.

TRAGIC INCIDENT: TWO MINOR BOYS ATTACKED BY BEAR

Lamtluang Online News: On 25 January 2025, at approximately 1:00 pm, two minor boys, Vanlalpianruala (12) and Deny Zothanpuia (13), from Hmunpui village (Mamit District in Mizoram) were severely injured by a bear whilst they were grazing cattle with their parents. The boys were rushed to Aizawl Civil Hospital for treatment.

According to eyewitnesses, the boys were approximately 8 kilometres away from their village, grazing cattle with their parents, when the bear suddenly attacked them. The boys suffered severe leg injuries, with one of them sustaining serious eye injuries, resulting in significant bleeding. The full extent of his eye injury has yet to be determined.

The boys are currently receiving treatment at Aizawl Civil Hospital.

MIZORAM CELEBRATES 76TH REPUBLIC DAY

Lamtluang Online News, Aizawl, 26 January 2025: India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day today, marking the day the Constitution of India came into effect. Mizoram has joined the rest of India in celebrating this momentous occasion.

The main celebration in Mizoram was held at Sipai Lammual at 07:30 hours, where the Governor, Gen (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), unfurled the national flag. Following the flag hoisting, the Governor delivered a speech.

In his speech, the Governor extended his greetings to the people of Mizoram on the 76th Republic Day. "On this important day, we adopted our Constitution, which has given us justice, equality, and freedom," he said.

The Governor paid tribute to the brave men and women who have made sacrifices for the country's freedom and prosperity. He urged the people of Mizoram to work together to maintain India's unity and integrity.

He also expressed his gratitude to the people involved in making the Republic Day celebrations a success.