MIZORAM BOY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL BRAVERY AWARD

Lamtluang Online News: A 15-year-old boy from Sialsuk village in Mizoram, Lalrinmawia, son of Lalrotlinga, has received the esteemed ICCW National Bravery Award for Children and Youth in New Delhi on 30 January 2025. This prestigious award, presented by the Indian Council for Child Welfare, is a testament to Lalrinmawia's remarkable act of courage.

On 7 August 2024, Lalrinmawia demonstrated exceptional bravery when he rescued Lallawmawma, a class 10 student at Sialsuk High School, from drowning in the Sialsuk YMA Tuikhuaha (lake). Lalrinmawia, the deserving recipient of the award, is currently a pupil at Government Sialsuk High School.

MIZO IDOL 2025 TO TAKE PLACE LATER THIS YEAR

Lamtluang Online News: Mizo Idol 2025 will take place later this year. As of 30 January 2025, preparations are underway for the forthcoming competition, which is being organised by ZONET. The inaugural Mizo Idol competition was held in 2007, and Lallawmpuia Fanai was the first winner. ZONET is currently making preparations to host Mizo Idol 2025, which is expected to take place towards the end of the year.

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).