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Mizoram: African Swine Fever Kills 4,650 Pigs In 2 Months
Mizoram has been facing a grave threat in form of the African Swine Fever (ASF) that has claimed the lives of at least 4,650 pigs in the last two months in the state. Moreover, the outbreak affecting nine districts, including 91 villages, has resulted in a loss of Rs 18.60 crore. Reportedly, the first pig death due to ASF in Mizoram was registered on March 21.
Tags: African Swine Fever, Mizoram, pigs kills, viral infection
Courtesy: India Today
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Massive Forest Fire Erupts In Mizoram; Air Force Called For Rescue
The forests of Mizoram's Lunglei town are reeling through an inferno since April 25. Reportedly, the raging fire has crept in Lawngtlai district as the wildfire burned for more than 24 hours. The incident is believed to have occurred due to Jhum cultivation. Currently, the locals and governments agencies have been trying to tame the flames. Meanwhile, Indian Air Force has deployed Mi-17V5 choppers to douse off the fire.
Tags: Mizoram, Inferno, Lunglei, Wildlife , Forest Fire, North-East
Courtesy: NDTV
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Mizoram On Swine Fever Alert After 87 Pigs Die On India-Bangladesh Border
Mizoram is on an alert after 87 pigs died in Lunglei’s Lungsen village in the last two weeks. The exact reason is still unclear, experts suspect African Swine Fever behind the deaths. Since the affected area lies on the India-Bangladesh border, officials suspect that the disease might have come through imported pig meats from the neighbouring states and countries. Mizoram's veterinary department said the deaths have caused a loss of Rs 40-… read-more
Tags: Mizoram, Lunglei, Lungsen Village, African Swine Fever
Courtesy: NorthEast News
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Mizoram CM Zoramthanga Pens PM Modi Over Asylum For Myanmar Refugees
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga has written to PM Narendra Modi requesting him to provide asylum for the refugees coming from Myanmar, stated officials on March 20. The CM has termed the Centre's order of preventing illegal immigration as 'not acceptable' and has requested asylum on humanitarian grounds. Moreover, he added that 'India as the world's largest democracy... must act in this matter.” Reportedly, Immigrations from Myanmar has flourished… read-more
Tags: Mizoram, Myanmar, Narendra Modi, Military coup
Courtesy: India Today
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Over 250 Myanmarese Enter India As Myanmar Military Turn Coercive
At least 264 Myanmarese, including 198 Myanmar police officials, have crossed the north-eastern border of India to enter Mizoram amid worsening political turmoil in Myanmar. After the February 1 coup, the Myanmar Military authorities have killed at least 70 people and have been "beating and torturing" protesters. While Indian authorities have reportedly "pushed back" eight Myanmarese, dozens of the latter await to enter Indian territory.
Tags: Mizoram, Myanmar, Military coup, Myanmar Military Coup
Courtesy: News18
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Mizoram CM Assures Food, Shelter To Refugees Fleeing Myanmar
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga on March 8 announced to offer food and shelter to Myanmar refugees who fled from their country following the recent military coup. Sources informed, several low-ranking Myanmar police officers with their families have entered the Mizoram. While CM Zoramthanga said between 20-30 Myanmar natives are in Mizoram, a police official claimed the number to be 100. However, the Centre is yet to take a final call on how to handle… read-more
Tags: Mizoram, CM Zoramthanga, Myanmar Military Coup, Refugees
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Myanmar's Insurgent Group Seeks Asylum For 40 Families In Mizoram
Amid the military coup, Myanmar’s Chin National Army (CNA) - an armed-insurgent group - has sought asylum for 40 families in Mizoram’s Champhai district. Alarmed by the development, the district administration has warned the villages in Mizoram along the porous 404-Km long international border to report if they spot any intrusion by Myanmarese refugees. Earlier, thousands of Chin community members sharing the same culture with Mizos intruded… read-more
Tags: Myanmar, Myanmar Military, Mizoram, Chin National Army
Courtesy: Tribune India
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Mizoram: Students, NGOs Raise Voice For Countrymen Stuck In Myanmar
Mizoram's apex student body Mizo Zirlai Pawl, along with several NGO's, organised a sit-in protest on February 3 in Aizawl against the recent military coup in Myanmar. The demonstration was aimed at drawing the government's attention to help Indians, including Naga, Mizo, and Assamese population in Myanmar. Meanwhile, the Mizo National Front party has assured all possible help. Reportedly, many Mizos were part of detained Aung San Suu Kyi's… read-more
Tags: Myanmar, Mizoram, Aizawl, aung san suu kyi, NLD Party
Courtesy: NDTV
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Mizoram: Firecrackers To be Strictly Prohibited During Christmas & New Year's Eve
The Mizoram Cabinet has planned to prohibit use of firecrackers on the eve of Christmas and New Year, in-order to minimise the emission levels that could intensify COVID-19 and respiratory issues. A ban on sky lanterns, toy guns and other pyrotechnics has been imposed after the meeting held on November 24, hosted by Home Minister Lachamliana. There are 452 active Covid-19 cases in the province out of 3,710.
Tags: fire crackers, Mizoram, Ban, Christmas
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Assam-Mizoram Dispute Intensifies As Assam School Attacked With Bombs
Amid the border dispute between Assam and Mizoram, a primary school in Assam's Cachar district was allegedly attacked with bombs by the miscreants from Mizoram. The bomb blast took place in the late hours of November 6. The Assam government officials informed that they had tightened the security in the area. The Central forces have also been deployed in the disputed border area of both the states.
Tags: Assam, Mizoram, border clash
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
