ZORAM MEDICAL COLLEGE GETS NEW NAME AND STATUS

Lamtluang Online News: Mizoram's sole medical college, Zoram Medical College (ZMC), has been renamed and brought under the auspices of the state government. The Mizoram government has converted ZMC from a society-run institution to a government-run entity, in accordance with the decision made by the Council of Ministers on 20 December 2024.

The institution's name has been changed to Zoram Medical College & Hospital, Falkawn, as it incorporates the State Referral Hospital. The institution was previously known as Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research (MIMER) during the Congress party's tenure. However, it was subsequently renamed Zoram Medical College during the MNF government's administration. The institution has now been rebranded as Zoram Medical College & Hospital, Falkawn.

Source: Bengvarna

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.