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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
YMA reaches out to Myanmar refugee leaders in Mizoram
1 2 3 4 Aizawl: The central committee of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the apex body of the Mizos and the largest community based organisation, has reached out to the leaders of refugees from Myanmar taking shelter across Mizoram. They informed the leaders that refugees involving in drug trafficking and other crimes will not be tolerated. General secretary of the central YMA Prof Malsawmliana told TOI on Sunday that the refugees have been told to adhere to the local societal rules and regulations of the places they are taking shelter, as well as the laws of the land and govt orders. "We have told all of them to have temporary identity cards issued by the state govt for the refugees and not try to obtain Aadhaar Card, EPIC, driving licence, residential certificate and others which are for the Indian citizens only," Malsawmliana said. The refugees are also informed that anyone indulging in illegal activities will be punished according to the Indian law. They were informed that as the refugees belonged to ethnic Mizos and blood brothers of Mizoram people, the YMA and its members will help them whenever needed and will never abandon them. President of central YMA Lalhmachhuana also urged the Myanmar refugees to help maintain peace in Mizoram, which is the most peaceful states in the country and not incite hatred among different sub-tribes of the Chins, originally from Chin state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Aizawl district deputy commissioner Lalhriatpuia and Sr SP CID (special branch) Stephen Lalrinawma urged the refugees not to try to obtain documents meant only for Indian citizens. Assistant commissioner of state excise & narcotics department Pu VL Vura Ralte asked them not to indulge in drug trafficking and assist the authorities in combating the drug menace. The meeting, held on Friday, was attended by over 60 people representing different refugee organisations and relief camps as well as elected representatives of Chin state taking shelter in the state.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Hmar: Mizoram has recorded over 127 kg of drug seizure last yr
Aizawl: Mizoram has recorded the seizure of 127.49kg of illicit drugs last year, with 46.68kg of heroin confiscated by the excise and narcotics department and another 80.81kg by Mizoram Police, state excise & narcotics minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking at a programme organised by the Young Mizo Association (YMA) Tlangnuam Branch in Aizawl on the 90th YMA Day on Saturday night, the minister said authorities are working on a war footing to combat drug trafficking and treat those struggling with addiction. Despite frequent busts, the minister expressed concern that a large volume of narcotics continues to pass through the state undetected. "Most of the drugs seized are not meant for consumption in Mizoram," Hmar said, "but the state has become a major trafficking conduit for traffickers bringing in narcotics from neighbouring Myanmar". Aizawl: Mizoram has recorded the seizure of 127.49kg of illicit drugs last year, with 46.68kg of heroin confiscated by the excise and narcotics department and another 80.81kg by Mizoram Police, state excise & narcotics minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said. Speaking at a programme organised by the Young Mizo Association (YMA) Tlangnuam Branch in Aizawl on the 90th YMA Day on Saturday night, the minister said authorities are working on a war footing to combat drug trafficking and treat those struggling with addiction. Despite frequent busts, the minister expressed concern that a large volume of narcotics continues to pass through the state undetected. "Most of the drugs seized are not meant for consumption in Mizoram," Hmar said, "but the state has become a major trafficking conduit for traffickers bringing in narcotics from neighbouring Myanmar".
Time of India
14-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Mizoram marks YMA Day with community service
Aizawl: The anniversary of the formation of the Young Mizo Association, YMA Day, was celebrated across Mizoram and other parts of the country on Saturday, with members of the civil societies helping those in need. The event include construction of homes for the poor and community weeding by volunteers in jhum areas of sick people who could not undertake clearing weeds. YMA was formed by the Christian missionaries and Mizo leaders on June 15, 1935, to uphold the traditional values of the tribal people, including 'Tlawmngaihna' or the virtue of selflessness and dedication to the well-being of others sacrificing oneself. As the YMA Day falls on Sunday this year, the celebrations were held on Saturday in most towns and villages. The president of the central committee of the YMA, Lalhmachhuana, wished all the ethnic Mizos across the globe. "YMA is not merely a civil society organisation, but a foundation on which all the members strive for maintaining the unity of the ethnic Mizos, and works for the protection and uplift of the community," he said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
YMA, MSACS to combat HIV & drug addiction
Aizawl: The central committee of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the largest community-based organisation among the Mizos, and the Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) have agreed to work closely together in combating the spread of HIV and addressing drug addiction. In a 'consultative deliberation' held at the central YMA hall in Aizawl on Friday, MSACS project director Jane R Ralte said 32,544 people have been infected since Oct 1990 till March end this year, while the number of HIV infected people during the 2024-2025 financial year (April 2024 to March 2025) was 2,021. Ralte said 1,302 infected people (68.13% of 2,021) during the last fiscal contracted the disease through unsafe sex of which the large majority are having permanent partners (wives or husbands or lovers), followed by those having casual sex partners. "There is also an increase in infections among males who have male partners," she said. Among those infected during the last financial year, 83.47% are between the age group of 15 and 49 years, making the use of condoms during sex more important, she said. She appealed to the YMA to educate youths to carry condoms wherever they go. President of the central YMA Lalhmachhuana said not only drug addicts but some people with wealth and good reputation in the society are vulnerable to HIV infections and can propagate the disease. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Resort com tudo incluído na Bahia Palladium Hotel Group Undo Lalhmachhuana suggested that YMA leaders and MSACS officials should form groups to study the behaviour of people on the streets at night. The advantage of Oral Substitution Therapy (OST) over Intravenous Drug Use (IDU) was also discussed in the consultation. Aizawl: The central committee of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the largest community-based organisation among the Mizos, and the Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) have agreed to work closely together in combating the spread of HIV and addressing drug addiction. In a 'consultative deliberation' held at the central YMA hall in Aizawl on Friday, MSACS project director Jane R Ralte said 32,544 people have been infected since Oct 1990 till March end this year, while the number of HIV infected people during the 2024-2025 financial year (April 2024 to March 2025) was 2,021. Ralte said 1,302 infected people (68.13% of 2,021) during the last fiscal contracted the disease through unsafe sex of which the large majority are having permanent partners (wives or husbands or lovers), followed by those having casual sex partners. "There is also an increase in infections among males who have male partners," she said. Among those infected during the last financial year, 83.47% are between the age group of 15 and 49 years, making the use of condoms during sex more important, she said. She appealed to the YMA to educate youths to carry condoms wherever they go. President of the central YMA Lalhmachhuana said not only drug addicts but some people with wealth and good reputation in the society are vulnerable to HIV infections and can propagate the disease. Lalhmachhuana suggested that YMA leaders and MSACS officials should form groups to study the behaviour of people on the streets at night. The advantage of Oral Substitution Therapy (OST) over Intravenous Drug Use (IDU) was also discussed in the consultation.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
7 Myanmar nationals detained in Champhai
Aizawl: Seven Myanmar nationals, suspected to be refugees taking shelter in Champhai town, were detained by local volunteers of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) and were recently deported to Chin state of Myanmar by handing them over to the Chin militant group, YMA leaders of Champhai said on Saturday. The YMA leaders told TOI over phone that one of the deportees, Bawineisuma alias Lalneihchhunga, residing at the Dinthar neighbourhood in Champhai town, the headquarters of Champhai district bordering Myanmar, was restrained and detained for brandishing a dao (machete) and threatening the local people in the streets. He threatened by saying that he is a member of the Chin Defence Force (CDF), more popularly known in the border areas as 'mipui sipai' or the people's soldier. "As Bawineisuma's action could be dangerous to the people of the locality, he was restrained and detained by the volunteers of the YMA unit of Dinthar," a YMA leader said. In another incident, six Myanmar nationals, also reportedly refugees — Vanlalrinchhana, Bawihliana, Siangthachhung, KD Liana, Vanbawiha and Sangbawihthang were detained by YMA volunteers at New Champhai locality while drinking openly at a farm house. These people reportedly claimed that they are cadres of the Chin National Front (CNF)/Chin National Army (CNA) 'on leave'. The YMA leaders handed over the seven Myanmarese nationals to the police officials who, in turn handed them over to the CNF/CNA authorities.
