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Virat Kohli celebrates after reaching his hundred


HIndia’s Virat Kohli celebrates after reaching his hundred against Sri Lanka in the Champions Trophy warm-up game in Birmingham on Saturday.



Maria Sharapova blasts a winner at the French Open


Russia’s Maria Sharapova blasts a winner during her match against Zheng Jie of China at the French Open on Saturday.


Mizoram news in english May 2013

May 31st, 2013

Zonet: Along with the rest of the country, World No Tobcco Day was observed all over Mizoram today. In the main function held in Vanapa Hall, the Assembly Speaker R.Romawia made a fervent appeal to the people to avoid use of tobacco and other tobacco products for maintaining good health. He also expressed regret at 65 percent of the people of the state still indulge in smoking and use of other tobacco products. He also expressed high hope that awereness will be created among the people soon through the endless effort made by Anti-Tobacco Squad, Mizoram State Tobacco Control Society and Indian Society on Tobacco & Health (Mizoram Chapter). The function was presided over by the Health Secretary, Esther Lalruatkimi. World No Tobacco Day was also observed in all Districts of the State.

Kawnpui police seized 118 kgs of Pseudoephedrine early this morning from a vehicle proceeding to Aizawl from Silchar. The drug was hidden among goods packed in gunny bags. The value of the Nargotics drugs in the local market is estimated at 50 lakh rupees. The main accused Rorelsanga of Vairengte Zalen Veng was also arrested and produced in the court at Kolasib today. A case has been registered against him at Kawnpui police Station under ND & PS Act, 1985.

ZNP alleged that the government has virtually closed down treasuries in the state for lack of funds to be transacted. In a press reslised ZNP said Govt. Deptt. are instructed not to submit their bills to the treasuries as they cannot be passed because of acute financial problems being face by the govt. The party also accused the Congress Govt. of diverting budget of Government Deptt. for distribution to the publics inconnection with implementation of NLUP.

Rajya Sabha Member, Lalhmingliana inaugurated new Kolasib Diakkawn YMA Hall yesterday which was constructerrd at the cost of Rs.1,03,32,995. The five-storeyed RCC building measures 120 by 60 feet in area. Of the total expenditure the Rajya Sabha Member provided 90 lakh rupees from MP’s Local area development fund. Addressing the function the MP described unity among the people of the locality and the NGO’s as exemplary for the rest of the state. He also said that the Govt. has to pay special attention to the problems of the districts as it is situated in the border with Assam and Manipur.

Visitors of Rangvamual and Phunchawng have decreased follwoing expulsion of foreign national and sellers of illicit liquor with effect from the 15th of this month. Our corr. who visited the two villages reported that visitors and their vehicles are not practically seen during the last few days. As reported earlier, Central YMA is to launch the second drive in the two villages tomorow to check illicit liquor and bogus Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC).

Newly trained 45th State Disaster Response Force completed their training today in the 5th IR Battalion Headquarters at Lungverh. Addressing the passsing out parade, the Home Minister R.Lalziraliana said Mizoram still needs more State Disaster Response Force to meet exigency in case of earthquake or other natural calamities. He also hailed the role played by the State Disaster Response Force in recent major landslide in Laipuitlang. Referring to the police officers who still engaged constables in their personal works the Home Minister said no further warning will be given. The Govt. will be compelled to take neccessary action against the erring officers.

Today, the maximum temperature of Aizawl is 26.6 and the minimum is 20.1 degree celsius. Rainfall during the day was 5.2 Milmeter. Humidity is 56.4 to 89.5 percent.

Weather forecast for tomorrow indicates rainfall and the temperature is likely to be between a maximum of 27 to the minimum of 20 Degree Celsius. - Zonet.

Lucas Pouille’s exit signalled the end


Frenchman Lucas Pouille’s exit signalled the end of teen challenge at this year’s French Open. Experts reckon it will be tough for teenagers to match the power and speed of big guns in the men’s tennis world.


Rafael Nadal wins a Grand Slam singles title


                                Rafael Nadal was the last teen to win a Grand Slam singles title.







Enrique Iglesias performs at Mawazine World Rhythms


Singer Enrique Iglesias performs during the 12th Mawazine World Rhythms International Music Festival in Rabat on Friday.

Mizoram to have disaster response force

PTI | 05:05 PM,May 31,2013

Aizawl, May 31,2013 (PTI): Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana today expressed the desire to have at least 200 to 300 trained personnel of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in each of the eight armed police battalions in the state. Speaking at the valedictory function held at the headquarters of Fifth India Reserve Battalion in Lungverh near here for 45 SDRF trainees, Lalzirliana said that the importance of SDRF was eloquently exhibited during a rescue operation in a disaster in Aizawl recently. He warned the police officers not to use constables as manual labourers for their private purposes. "Stringent punishment would be awarded to any officer who misuse manpower under their charges," he said. PTI.