MIZO SCIENTIST DR SAMUEL LALTHAZUALA ROKHUM FEATURED IN WORLD’S TOP 2% SCIENTISTS LIST 2025

Lamtluang Online News: Dr Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Associate Professor at NIT Silchar, has been recognised among the world’s leading researchers in the Top 2% Scientists List 2025.

The list is prepared by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier, one of the most prestigious global research publication bodies. Dr Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum originally from New Diakkawn, Kolasib, Mizoram has earned a place in the ranking for the second consecutive year. He is also the first and only Mizo scientist to be featured in this distinguished list.

Dr Samuel Lalthazuala has authored over 160 research publications, many of which appear in high-impact international journals. His research has been cited over 6,000 times, and he holds an H-index of 43. He has also written four books on Science and Technology and is currently serving as an Academic Editor for respected international journals including the International Journal of Energy Research and the Journal of Nanotechnology.

Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Scientists List 2025 

MIMOPS TO HOLD PEACEFUL RALLY DEMANDING RESTORATION OF OLD PENSION SCHEME

Lamtluang Online News: The Mizoram Movement for Old Pension Scheme (MIMOPS) will stage a peaceful rally at the courtyard of Vanapa Hall, Aizawl on 1st October 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

MIMOPS, representing about 12,000 state government employees under the National Pension Scheme (NPS), is demanding a return to the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. Members argue that the NPS places a heavy financial burden on the state, with contributions of around ₹6.5 crore per month from the Mizoram budget.

Following the example of other states opposing NPS, MIMOPS calls on the Government of Mizoram to withdraw from the scheme and to restore state control over pension and GPF accounts.

TRAIN RUNS OVER MAN IN MIZORAM

Lamtluang Online News: On 28 September 2025, at around 7:00–7:30 p.m., a man was run over by the train coming from Sairang (Kolkata–Sairang route) near Khamrang area, at Tunnel No. 35. The deceased has been identified as Mr Zonunzira (51), a resident of Naisingpara, Tripura, belonging to the Bru community.

It was reported that Mr Zira had left home without informing anyone. He is survived by his wife and three children. He had reportedly gone out to purchase household items, but met with the accident on his way back. The train hit him and dragged his body for about 30 metres, causing severe injuries.

The train driver immediately informed the Station Master of the nearest station, Mualkhang Station, about the incident. The Station Master then notified the Railway Security Patrol team, who located the body at the reported spot.

SYNOD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES INCLUSION IN MIZORAM UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE SCHEME

Lamtluang Online News, 25 September, 2025: The 314th meeting of the Mizoram Synod Executive Committee (SEC) was held on 24–25 September at J.M. Lloyd Hall, Synod Office. During the two-day sitting, the Committee approved the implementation of the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) at the Synod Hospital, in response to the request made by the Government of Mizoram.

Speaking on the resolution, Rev. V.L. Luaia Hranleh, Synod Senior Executive Secretary, stated that after examining and discussing the various aspects of the MUHCS, the SEC resolved in principle to adopt the scheme. However, the Committee further decided that a proper memorandum of agreement with the Government of Mizoram must first be finalised. This agreement will subsequently be reviewed by the Officers’ Meeting, which shall also determine the appropriate time for implementation.

In addition, the SEC approved the Synod’s acceptance of the Jordan Centre at Sethawn. Noting that the Centre’s responsibilities fall under a critical policy framework, the Committee resolved that its future management will be deliberated upon in the forthcoming Synod Assembly.

Synod Hospital, Durtlang, Mizoram 

The meeting was presided over by the Synod Moderator, Rev. R.C. Lalnghakliana. A total of 41 agenda items were placed for decision during this session.