Silchar, APR 1: The Centre will build a modern highway spanning 99.82km between Lawngtlai town in south Mizoram to Sittwe port in northwest Myanmar on the Bay of Bengal to establish a sea link between several states in the Northeast, including Mizoram, Assam and Manipur with other parts of the country.
Union minister for national highways and transport Kamal Nath will arrive in Aizawl on April 24 to lay the foundation of the multi-modal road transport project in Lawngtlai, 335km from Aizawl. Though this project was approved four years ago after New Delhi got the clearance of Myanmar, the subsequent delay led to the escalation of the cost of the scheme from Rs 420crore to a whopping Rs 600crore.
This road, whose construction will be completed in two years, will unveil a transit access for goods and people between India and Myanmar as part of the Open Asia policy among the nations of the continent.
Sources in Aizawl said more fresh schemes for the improvement of road infrastructure and sea links are now in the pipeline, and the official delegations between India and Myanmar are busy in giving shape and finding out resources to give a go-ahead to some of the schemes. The sources added that other schemes envisaged area network of roads between towns in the Chin hills and Arakan Yoma, including Paletwa and Tiddim on Myanmar’s borders with Mizoram and Manipur to facilitate trade, cultural exchanges and tourism between the two countries and upgrade the waterways of Kaladan river flowing through Mizoram’s southern borders to Myanmar.
The sources also said improvement of the Sittwe port was on the cards. At present, Indian and Myanmarese businessmen exchange produce of the two countries in a Rs 12crore international trade centre at a village near Champhai in west Mizoram.
While India trades in cement, bicycle parts, medicines and horticulture products of Mizoram, from Myanmar handicrafts and clothes, apart from electronics goods and shoes, arrive in plenty.
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Source: The Telegraph
2 killed, churches damaged as storm sweeps Mizoram
Aizawl, Apr 1 : At least two persons were killed and 2,900 houses damaged as a storm swept across Mizoram snappping communication and power in different parts of the state last night.
A 60-year-old man was killed in house collapse and three persons, including the old man's grand son, were seriosly injured in IOC Veng locality of Serchhip, official sources said.
Another person was killed as a tree, uprooted by strong wind, fell on him at West Phaileng village in Mamit district during the same time.
The gale, called 'to' in local parlance, coupled with hailstorm in Mizoram, had struck different parts of the state since Sunday night and rendered at least 5,000 people homeless, officials of the state Disaster Management and Relief said today.
Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla informed the state assembly today that officials were working overtime to deliver relief materials to the affected people.
A 60-year-old man was killed in house collapse and three persons, including the old man's grand son, were seriosly injured in IOC Veng locality of Serchhip, official sources said.
Another person was killed as a tree, uprooted by strong wind, fell on him at West Phaileng village in Mamit district during the same time.
The gale, called 'to' in local parlance, coupled with hailstorm in Mizoram, had struck different parts of the state since Sunday night and rendered at least 5,000 people homeless, officials of the state Disaster Management and Relief said today.
Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla informed the state assembly today that officials were working overtime to deliver relief materials to the affected people.
Pneumonia claims 143 lives in Mizoram in 2009
Aizawl, March 30 : Pneumonia has claimed 143 lives during the year 2009 in Mizoram, according to health & family welfare department, government of Mizoram. The data further revealed that 4437 people have been diagnosed as pneumonia in the same period.
Overall, the department highlighted that 491 people have died due to various disease in govt hospital. Out of this, 246 patients were victims of non-communicable disease while 245 died due to communicable diseases. It further said 68 people also died due to road accidents out of the total 17494 victims admitted in various hospitals.
While as many as 21670 people were infected with acute diarrhoea, only 15 of them died. No case of polio was detected, 158 people caught tetanus of which one person died.
Four persons died of typhoid and enteric fever, four people (all women) died of hepatitis B. It is also recorded that 27 persons, including 12 women died of AIDS whereas tuberculosis claimed 11 lives.
Cancer, the disease Mizoram has topped the world in, claimed 51 lives during 2009, the health officials added. Hypertension-related problems claimed 42 persons, the health officials said.
No lives have been lost due to snake bites notwithstanding 195 people admitted with snake bites, the record said.
Overall, the department highlighted that 491 people have died due to various disease in govt hospital. Out of this, 246 patients were victims of non-communicable disease while 245 died due to communicable diseases. It further said 68 people also died due to road accidents out of the total 17494 victims admitted in various hospitals.
While as many as 21670 people were infected with acute diarrhoea, only 15 of them died. No case of polio was detected, 158 people caught tetanus of which one person died.
Four persons died of typhoid and enteric fever, four people (all women) died of hepatitis B. It is also recorded that 27 persons, including 12 women died of AIDS whereas tuberculosis claimed 11 lives.
Cancer, the disease Mizoram has topped the world in, claimed 51 lives during 2009, the health officials added. Hypertension-related problems claimed 42 persons, the health officials said.
No lives have been lost due to snake bites notwithstanding 195 people admitted with snake bites, the record said.
Neepco signs pact with Mizoram Govt
AIZAWL: Neepco (North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd) and the Mizoram Government have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) here to take up three hydro electric projects having a total capacity of 1,526 MW.
Addressing a press conference on Friday night, Mr I.P. Barooah, Neepco Chairman and Managing Director, said the MoA was for setting up of 635-MW Chhimtuipui project, 815-MW Lungreng project and 76-MW Mat hydro electric project.
“Neepco would first carry out field investigations, which would take around 18 months, and thereafter subject to techno-commercial viability and necessary mandatory clearances, the projects would be taken up for execution,” Mr Barooah said.
He said with strong support received from the State Government and the Centre, the abandoned 60-MW Turial hydro electric project is in the final stages of revival and likely to commence work within three months after obtaining fresh clearances from the U nion Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
The Turial project was delayed for six years due to law and order problems over claims of compensation by the land owners for the areas proposed to be submerged. The project cost was revised to Rs 880 crore and would produce power at Rs 3.70 per unit, he said. — PTI
Addressing a press conference on Friday night, Mr I.P. Barooah, Neepco Chairman and Managing Director, said the MoA was for setting up of 635-MW Chhimtuipui project, 815-MW Lungreng project and 76-MW Mat hydro electric project.
“Neepco would first carry out field investigations, which would take around 18 months, and thereafter subject to techno-commercial viability and necessary mandatory clearances, the projects would be taken up for execution,” Mr Barooah said.
He said with strong support received from the State Government and the Centre, the abandoned 60-MW Turial hydro electric project is in the final stages of revival and likely to commence work within three months after obtaining fresh clearances from the U nion Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
The Turial project was delayed for six years due to law and order problems over claims of compensation by the land owners for the areas proposed to be submerged. The project cost was revised to Rs 880 crore and would produce power at Rs 3.70 per unit, he said. — PTI
Mizo students demand semester system
Aizawl, March 22 : Mizo Students Union has asked colleges to implement Semester system in all colleges during the current academic session.
In a press release issued after the Executive Committee meeting, the MSU also asked the State Government not to adhere in toto the birth control policy formulated by the Centre as it does not address the need of the State.
The MSU also asked the Government to give a clear cut instruction to the school authorities to ban carrying of mobile phone by students in examination hall.
In a press release issued after the Executive Committee meeting, the MSU also asked the State Government not to adhere in toto the birth control policy formulated by the Centre as it does not address the need of the State.
The MSU also asked the Government to give a clear cut instruction to the school authorities to ban carrying of mobile phone by students in examination hall.
Myanmarese national held with heroine
Karimganj (Assam), Mar 22 : A Myanmarese was today arrested by the BSF in Mizoram neighbouring for possessing heroine, BSF sources said.
Acting on a tip off, sleuths of BSF's intelligence wing and special narcotic cell arrested the 28-year-old Myanmarese from Bungherh-Kawi area of Mizoram and seized 33 grams of heroine from him.
The market value of the contraband drug is at least Rs 1.2 lakh, the sources said adding the youth was being interrogated.
The BSF said the youth, hailing from Tiddim area of Myanmar, could be part of a racket which smuggles heroine from that country to the North Eastern states.
Acting on a tip off, sleuths of BSF's intelligence wing and special narcotic cell arrested the 28-year-old Myanmarese from Bungherh-Kawi area of Mizoram and seized 33 grams of heroine from him.
The market value of the contraband drug is at least Rs 1.2 lakh, the sources said adding the youth was being interrogated.
The BSF said the youth, hailing from Tiddim area of Myanmar, could be part of a racket which smuggles heroine from that country to the North Eastern states.
MNF opposes NCMEI order
Aizawl, March 17 The opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) today took strong exception to the new rulings of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) that require 30 per cent students from a minority community for an institution to claim minority status.
The MNF, in a statement, expressed fear that the country’s best known Christian schools and colleges could lose minority status as their students comprised less than 30 per cent from the community.
“The new orders of the NCMEI will have far reaching impact on the Christian-run institutions in particular and the Christian community in the country in general,” the statement said.
The MNF, led by former Chief Minister Zoramthanga, also expressed anguish over the absence of a Christian representative in the Commission as ‘the NCMEI is required to have members from the Sikh and Christian communities in addition to a Muslim representative’.
The MNF, in a statement, expressed fear that the country’s best known Christian schools and colleges could lose minority status as their students comprised less than 30 per cent from the community.
“The new orders of the NCMEI will have far reaching impact on the Christian-run institutions in particular and the Christian community in the country in general,” the statement said.
The MNF, led by former Chief Minister Zoramthanga, also expressed anguish over the absence of a Christian representative in the Commission as ‘the NCMEI is required to have members from the Sikh and Christian communities in addition to a Muslim representative’.
Diversity is Indias strength: Lakhera
Aizawl | Wednesday, Mar 10 2010 IST
Mizoram Governor Lt Gen (rtd) M M Lakhera today stated that Indias diversity is the secret of its strength and rich cultural heritage.
''The people of India have diverse culture heritage, they speak different languages and this diversity is the secret of the nations strength,'' Mr Lakhera said, while addressing the closing ceremony of the sixth mini jamboree North East scouts and guides here today.
He urged the participating scouts and guides to be part of a solution to the countrys problem rather than remaining a mere grumbler. Mentioning that India's future is in their hands, the Governor also expressed optimism that the jamboree would instil a sense of brotherhood among the people of North East India.
Participants from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Sikkim and Mizoram performed cultural dances during the closing ceremony.
As many as 528 scouts and guides and 50 officials, including Sikkim State Chief Commissioner H P Chhetri, from the eight NE states participated in the event.
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''The people of India have diverse culture heritage, they speak different languages and this diversity is the secret of the nations strength,'' Mr Lakhera said, while addressing the closing ceremony of the sixth mini jamboree North East scouts and guides here today.
He urged the participating scouts and guides to be part of a solution to the countrys problem rather than remaining a mere grumbler. Mentioning that India's future is in their hands, the Governor also expressed optimism that the jamboree would instil a sense of brotherhood among the people of North East India.
Participants from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Sikkim and Mizoram performed cultural dances during the closing ceremony.
As many as 528 scouts and guides and 50 officials, including Sikkim State Chief Commissioner H P Chhetri, from the eight NE states participated in the event.
Sonia vows Mizoram progress
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| UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi in traditional Mizo attire at a function in Aizawl on Saturday. Picture by Eastern Projections |
Silchar, March 7 : UPA chairperson and Congress president Sonia Gandhi today assured the people of Mizoram that New Delhi would always “remain ready” to support the peaceful state and its people in their economic and social development.
Addressing a crowd of nearly 4,000 people at a rally, Sonia paid glowing tributes to the Mizos for their cultural heritage, art, literature and sense of beauty.
Earlier, she laid the foundation stone of the first-ever modern stadium in Aizawl’s Mualpui locality. The stadium, to be constructed at a cost of Rs 132 crore, will be christened Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.
Sonia recalled that on her first visit to Mizoram with her husband and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1986, she had been fascinated by the “lovely land”, unique for its natural splendours.
She revealed that her husband had a special fondness for the youths of Mizoram for their creativity, vigour and zeal for sports.
Sonia also said that the Centre had allotted Rs 8,800 crore for Mizoram’s annual plan in the next fiscal to accelerate the pace of development in various economic and social spheres.
She made it clear that the hill state and its people would never be isolated by Delhi. “We would not allow the Mizos to fall behind the other people in this country,” she said.
Sonia referred to the New Land Use Policy (NLUP) ushered in by the Congress government in Mizoram under the leadership of chief minister Lalthanhawla for doing away with the wasteful jhum cultivation and introducing a secure and lasting farming practice.
She said the scheme would soon become a path-breaking project to be emulated by the other tribes and people in the country.
The Congress president thanked the people of Mizoram for reposing trust in an “overwhelming way” on the party in the last Assembly polls in the state, and urged them to vote for the Congress in the village council elections too.
Sonia also announced that a Sainik School would be set up in the state.
The UPA chairperson landed at Lengpui airport near Aizawl and flew in a private chopper to the state capital.
She draped herself in an exotic green and purple traditional Mizo skirt (puan). A cheraw dance was performed on the occasion.
Referring to the cheraw competition in Aizawl on March 11, Sonia hoped that it would make it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest mass dance.
Earlier, chief minister Lalthanhawla, home minister R. Lalzirliana and sports minister Zodintlunga welcomed the UPA chairperson at the venue.
UPA Government Making Efforts To Tap Talent In Northeast
The UPA government is making all-out efforts to tap talents in northeast which has huge sports potentiality. United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi said on Saturday that the central government is giving special attention to boost sports in northeast India.
"There is huge sports potentiality in Mizoram and other northeastern states. The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government is making all-out efforts to tap these talents," Gandhi said in her address after laying the foundation stone of the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium at Mualpui, on the outskirts of Mizoram capital Aizawl.
She said, "If we develop the talents of sportspersons in the northeast, India's performance in the national and international meets would be further improved."
The stadium, the first full-fledged sports arena in the border state, is to be constructed inside the headquarters complex of the third battalion of the Mizoram Armed Police (MAP).
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) is constructing the 20,000-seat stadium. The 12th Finance Commission had granted Rs.250 million for the Rs.1.32-billion project.
Sonia said the central government would extend all help to implement the Mizoram government's flagship programme - the New Land Use Policy (NULP).
The Congress president added that as per the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission, Mizoram would get Rs.8,835 crore for the next five years.
Addressing the inaugural function, Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said, "If Mizoram gets all-out support from the centre, we would produce world class players."
"With the laying of the foundation of the sports stadium, one of the visions of late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi for the land-locked state has been fulfilled," he said.
The chief minister thanked the UPA chairperson for her support to the NLUP."The NLUP would be implemented for coordinated, balanced and inclusive development of farmers and poor people. It would help in economic empowerment of all sections of people," he said.
"The NLUP would also help in afforestation and protect the environment.
"The Mizoram government has taken a series of steps for women empowerment and also supports the women's reservation bill," he added.
"The Congress, particularly Rajivji, had played a great role in bringing back peace to Mizoram, shattered by two decades of militant violence," the chief minister said.
"We do not want to don the robe of a beggar with a begging bowl for all time to come. We want to be self-reliant as quickly as possible. But there are countless hurdles on our way forward," Lal Thanhawla stated.
"There is huge sports potentiality in Mizoram and other northeastern states. The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government is making all-out efforts to tap these talents," Gandhi said in her address after laying the foundation stone of the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium at Mualpui, on the outskirts of Mizoram capital Aizawl.
She said, "If we develop the talents of sportspersons in the northeast, India's performance in the national and international meets would be further improved."
The stadium, the first full-fledged sports arena in the border state, is to be constructed inside the headquarters complex of the third battalion of the Mizoram Armed Police (MAP).
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) is constructing the 20,000-seat stadium. The 12th Finance Commission had granted Rs.250 million for the Rs.1.32-billion project.
Sonia said the central government would extend all help to implement the Mizoram government's flagship programme - the New Land Use Policy (NULP).
The Congress president added that as per the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission, Mizoram would get Rs.8,835 crore for the next five years.
Addressing the inaugural function, Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said, "If Mizoram gets all-out support from the centre, we would produce world class players."
"With the laying of the foundation of the sports stadium, one of the visions of late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi for the land-locked state has been fulfilled," he said.
The chief minister thanked the UPA chairperson for her support to the NLUP."The NLUP would be implemented for coordinated, balanced and inclusive development of farmers and poor people. It would help in economic empowerment of all sections of people," he said.
"The NLUP would also help in afforestation and protect the environment.
"The Mizoram government has taken a series of steps for women empowerment and also supports the women's reservation bill," he added.
"The Congress, particularly Rajivji, had played a great role in bringing back peace to Mizoram, shattered by two decades of militant violence," the chief minister said.
"We do not want to don the robe of a beggar with a begging bowl for all time to come. We want to be self-reliant as quickly as possible. But there are countless hurdles on our way forward," Lal Thanhawla stated.
Sonia promises all help for the Mizoram development
Aizawl, Mar 6 Extending her support to the establishment of medical and engineering colleges in Mizoram, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today promised all help for the development of the state.
"Let there be no doubt that we will fulfil our promises to undertake different developmental programmes so that the state would become more productive in all spheres," Gandhi told a huge gathering after laying the foundation of the Rajiv Gandhi Sports Stadium.
The Congress president said Mizoram was one of the most peaceful states in the country due to the dedication of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi during whose tenure the historic Mizo Peace Accord was signed in 1986 and the sacrifices made by Lal Thanhawla.
"The signing of the Mizo Accord shows that given the will, all problems can be resolved," she said, adding the power of the people in maintaining peace was most laudable.
"Let there be no doubt that we will fulfil our promises to undertake different developmental programmes so that the state would become more productive in all spheres," Gandhi told a huge gathering after laying the foundation of the Rajiv Gandhi Sports Stadium.
The Congress president said Mizoram was one of the most peaceful states in the country due to the dedication of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi during whose tenure the historic Mizo Peace Accord was signed in 1986 and the sacrifices made by Lal Thanhawla.
"The signing of the Mizo Accord shows that given the will, all problems can be resolved," she said, adding the power of the people in maintaining peace was most laudable.
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