Mizoram Council of Ministers discussed matters relating to establishment of Aizawl Municipal Council today. The Cabinet Meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, Mr. Lal Thanhawla discussed formation of Municipal authority, Mizoram Grant in Aid to Aizawl Municipal Council Rules 2008, filling of 5 temporary posts in the Council and Mizoram Municipality Ward Committee and Local Committee Rules 2008. The Council of Ministers also reviewed Aizawl Municipal Council area and the final decision of the meeting is awaited. Other agenda taken up in this Cabinet meeting included upgradation of the post of Asst. Drugs Controller to Deputy Drug Controller, proposed creation of Buarpui and Kawlkulh PWD Sub Divisions, upgradation of the post of Vice Principal of ITI Lunglei and Saiha to Principal and framing of Mizoram Grievance Redressal Rules 2009 as proposed by Rural Development Department.
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The Border Trade Point at Zokhawthar has been closed again since yesterday afternoon. The SDPO of Champhai, Mr. Lalduhthanga told our Corr. that all the goods held up in Zokhawthar and Zokhawmawi were sent away to their respective destinations during the last 3 days. Meanwhile our Champhai Corr. said, the stalemate in the talks between Champhai Transport Union and Zokhawthar Welfare Committee continue to persist despite earnest effort made to hammer out solution. The bond of contention is how to share transportation of goods coming from Myanmar between Zokhawthar and Champhai. The deadlock being faced in the talks may invite authority in the Government to intervene in the issue, he added.
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Anti Narcotic Squad of Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department seized 16 canes of heroin in Bawngkawn yesterday afternoon. The Department sources said, the main accused, Hramchung of Halka District in Myanmar, living in a rented house at Bawngkawn was arrested along with the drugs. A case has been filed against him under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act-1985.
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Meanwhile the Excise Squad also destroyed 18 brewing chambers in the jungle below Police Training Centre at Lungverh. They however fail to make any arrest as the involved persons could ran away in the forest nearby.
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A recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy Award, John Lalhluna Chhakchhuak passed away in Tlangnuam, Aizawl yesterday after a prolonged illness. He was 83 and survived by his wife, 4 sons and 4 daughters. He was awarded Sangeet Natak Academy Award-2004 by the President for his genius in Mizo Instrumental music. He was also B High Grade artist of All India Radio, Aizawl in Mizo instrumental music.
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The first meeting of NLUP Implementing Board was held in Agriculture Directorate Committee Room today. The meeting chaired by the NLUP Apex Board Vice Chairman, Mr. R. Selthuama discussed the creation of NLUP Cell in Government Departments and the Rural Development Blocks where the scheme will be taken up first. Addressing the meeting, the Vice Chairman informed the members that 120 crores is expected in the State Annual Plan for implementation of the Scheme which is expected to cover about 25 thousand families in a year. He also said that more care and attention will be taken for proper implementation of the scheme. The meeting was attended by representatives of various Government Departments including Agriculture, Industry, AH & Vety, Soil and Water Conservation, Horticulture, Fishery and Sericulture Deptt.
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The Special Investigation Team of Mizoram Police on Chiahpuam fake investment is currently working with the State Transport Department to complete the formalities to dispose vehicles and 2 wheelers seized in this connection. The Investigation Team leader told our Corr. that public auction of the vehicles and two wheelers seized from the agents will be completed in the near future. In reply to another question, the Team leader said over 6 crore, 82 lakhs, 98 thousand rupees have so far been received back by the Police and over 2 lakh rupees also is received today which is yet to be recorded along with others.
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Chhimbial Chhantu Committee has decided to ask the Government to shift the State capital to Thenzawl. This decision was taken in Chhimbial Chhantu Committee meeting held in Lunglei today. The Committee also asked the Government to take up Greater Lunglei Water Supply Scheme based on Mat river water as the present water supply scheme can no longer provide sufficient drinking water to the people of Lunglei town. The Committee also suggested introduction of Mini Bus within Lunglei town area and stoppage of issue of permit for Auto Rickshaw. The meeting was chaired by Mr. C. Lalsangliana.
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Education Minister, Mr. Lalsawta warned teachers engaging their substitute that they will be penalized. Addressing the training in District Institute of Education Training, Aizawl yesterday, the Minister said, engaging substitute on their own by the school teacher is illegal and highly irregular practice which will not be tolerated by the Government. He also said that the Government is trying to improve the system and quality of education in the State on the basis of the recommendation to be made by Education Reform Commission.
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Today, the maximum temperature of Aizawl City was 28.2 degree Celsius and the minimum was 20.2 degree Celsius. Rainfall recorded during the day was 3.9 millimetres.
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