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A former footballer and a woman RJ-councillor were part of Lalduhoma's youth brigade that helped ZPM outplay rivals in the Mizoram polls by a long stretch, reports Kangkan Kalita.While Jeje Lalpekhlua Fanai has earned his soccer stripes playing in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) and the Indian national team, Baryl Vanneihsangi has wowed audiences as TV presenter, radio jockey and councillor of the Aizawl Municipal Corporation. Baryl (32) is also the youngest of the three women MLAs elected this time.

Mizoram's electorate rejected MNF and Congress, giving a 27-seat mandate to ZPM led by Lalduhoma. Lalduhoma won from Serchhip while outgoing CM Zoramthanga lost the Aizawl East-1 seat to Lalthansanga of ZPM. Besides Zoramthanga, Mizoram had only Lal Thanhawla of Congress as CM. MNF's ouster and Zoramthanga's term ending headlined the election outcome. Congress won a lone seat and slipped to fourth behind BJP. CM-aspirant Lalduhoma stated that ZPM wouldn't be part of NDA or the opposition alliance.

Lalthansanga faced defeat in the 2013 and 2018 assembly elections, losing to then CM Lal Thanhawla of Congress and Mizo National Front's (MNF) Lalchamliana, respectively, . The law of averages said he was due for a victory - and the nomination committee of Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) selected him to contest against MNF chief and CM Zoramthanga with the hope that he may get lucky in this year's assembly elections. And lucky he did get, defeating Zoramthanga on the latter's home turf of Aizawl East I on Monday.

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Three women became Mizoram MLAs on Monday, the first time more than one has won in the state's assembly elections, reports HC Vanlalruata.Lalrinpuii and Baryl Vanneihsangi are from the victorious Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), and Pravo Chakma from the outgoing Mizo National Front (MNF). Lalrinpuii won from Lunglei East, Vanneihsangi from Aizawl South-3 and Pravo from West Tuipui. The first woman to be elected to the legislature - Mizoram was elevated to a Union territory in 1972 with a 30-member... Читать дальше...

Lalduhoma, a former IPS officer from Mizoram, caused a major political upheaval by unseating incumbent Zoramthanga as chief minister. Lalduhoma, a household name in Mizoram, was the first MP to be disqualified under the anti-defection law. Born in Tualpui village, Lalduhoma excelled in academics and cleared the civil services exam. As an IPS officer, he was known for his crackdown on the drug mafia. Lalduhoma played a role in bringing the Mizo National Front to the negotiating table. He later joined Congress as an MP from Mizoram.

Approximately 50 workers were engaged in activities at Rajguru Industries, a food processing unit located in the industrial estate at Aliabad, on the outskirts of Vijayapura. Witnesses revealed that around 10 workers became trapped when four sets of storage units collapsed, each containing 120 tonnes of maize.

Umang Dua, an Indian American entrepreneur, co-founded Keychain, the world's first comprehensive marketplace for the consumer packaged goods sector. The company raised USD 18 million in seed funding from investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners and Box Group. Dua's previous startup, Handy, was acquired by Angi Homeservices. Keychain aims to connect retailers with the right production and packaging partners in minutes, eliminating the need for brokers. The platform focuses on the food, beverages, and cosmetics sectors. Читать дальше...

The ringleader of robbers, Ahmad Raza, who disguised as security personnel and looted an Indian Sikh family in Gulberg, Lahore, has been arrested. The family was robbed of Rupees 250,000, PKR 150,000, and jewellery. Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has demanded justice within 48 hours for this grave lapse in security. The Indian Sikhs arrived in Pakistan's Punjab province for Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary festivities and visited various gurdwaras during their stay.

Residents of Sector 117 in Noida met MP Mahesh Sharma to address the long pending demand for a park in the sector. Despite several complaints to the Noida Authority, the sector, which has a population of over 2000 residents, does not have a single park. Children are forced to play on the roads, posing a risk of accidents, while residents have to go to neighboring sectors for recreational activities. In the meeting, residents proposed using vacant plots near the community center for a big park. MP Mahesh Sharma assured to resolve the issue.

The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) plans to launch NBA school leagues for 3x3 events in January 2024 to scout young players. Additionally, it aims to open 10 NBA-style academies across the country. These academies would provide education, accommodation, and international-level coaching to players under 13, under 16, under 18, and up to the age of 23. The BFI intends to have a 365-day training program, unlike cricket where players focus more on playing rather than attending camps.

Lalduhoma, the president of Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), expressed confidence in forming a stable government in Mizoram for the next five years. Lalduhoma, a former IPS officer, stated that ZPM would not need the support of any other party, regional or national, to govern. While Lalduhoma did not discuss the number of seats ZPM expects to win, he emphasized the party's hope for an absolute majority. ZPM is prepared to resist Congress and BJP from joining the new government, and if necessary, will approach another party to form a coalition.