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29/12/2025

The MCSU Zone of Ugudasury South met with the President of CMCSU, Dangu Parbesh Chakma, and presented an Appreciation Certificate in recognition of his leadership as the first President to successfully organize the Education Awareness Campaign across CADC, in collaboration with the Education Department and accompanied by Dg. Roshik Mohan Chakma, Honourable MLA of 36-Tuichawng ST Assembly Constituency. The MCSU Zone of Ugudasury South expresses its sincere gratitude to the Central MCSU for the warm reception, to the Education Department for their cooperation, and to the Honourable MLA for his guidance, encouragement, and continued support.

27/12/2025

Interaction of Ugudasury South MCSU Zonal Representatives with Honourable MLA.

The Representatives of Ugudasury South MCSU Zonal held a cordial and constructive meeting with the Honourable MLA of 36-Tuichawng ST Assembly Constituency, Dangu Rashik Mohan Chakma, to discuss various developmental and student-related issues of the area.

At the outset, the Ugudasury South MCSU Zonal Representatives felicitated the Honourable MLA with an Appreciation Certificate for being the first MLA to accompany and support the Education Awareness Campaign conducted across the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC). The campaign was jointly organized by the Central Mizoram Chakma Students’ Union (Central MCSU) in collaboration with the Education Department, CADC, and was successfully carried out with the active presence and encouragement of the Honourable MLA. The representatives highly appreciated his commitment towards strengthening education awareness among students, parents, and the general public.

During the meeting, several important issues were discussed in detail. Regarding sports infrastructure, the Honourable MLA assured the representatives that a Football Field will be developed at Jarulsury under his guidance, with the objective of promoting sports and youth development in the region.

Road connectivity was also discussed at length. The Honourable MLA assured that the road from Fencing Road to Ugudasury South via Jarulsury side will be constructed under his guidance to improve communication, transportation, and accessibility for the local residents.

The issue of electrification of non-electrified villages was also discussed as a priority matter. In this regard, the Honourable MLA contacted the Lungsen SDO, Electricity Department, over phone in the presence of the representatives. The SDO informed that the electrification project has already been sanctioned up to Ugudasury South, and implementation will be taken up as per departmental procedures.

The Honourable MLA emphasized that electrification of non-electrified villages is one of his dream projects, reflecting his vision for inclusive development and improved living standards in remote areas. He further suggested conducting an Awareness Campaign in villages yet to be electrified, highlighting the need for community cooperation. He advised villagers to support the contractor by providing daily labour, resolving land-related issues, and extending necessary cooperation on financial and logistical matters, so that the electrification work can be completed smoothly and in a time-bound manner.

The Ugudasury South MCSU Zonal Representatives expressed their sincere gratitude to the Honourable MLA for his valuable time, guidance, and positive assurances.

The representatives expressed hope for continued cooperation and collective efforts for the welfare and development of students, youth, and the general public of the area.

The meeting concluded on a positive and hopeful note.

27/12/2025

25/12/2025

BT Update: Central Mizoram Chakma Students' Union successfully concluded it's 8 days long Educational Awareness Campaign Tour across several villages of CADC on. The team was accompanied by the Honorable MLA of 36-Tuichawng Constituency, Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma along with officials of Education Department and Arts & Culture Department.

23/12/2025

BT NEWS UPDATE: CLEANLINESS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN by Branch YCA, Matrisora, Belpei, Mizoram.

16/12/2025

The Government Plans to Rename MGNREGS to VB-Gram G Act, Drops Mahatma Gandhi's Name

The central government is set to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), the world’s largest rural employment programme launched during the UPA era. The scheme is proposed to be rebranded as the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, which, if passed by Parliament, will become law under the acronym VB–G RAM G Act.

Earlier speculation suggested that the scheme might be renamed Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (PBGRGY), a move that would have retained a symbolic reference to Mahatma Gandhi, popularly known as ‘Bapu’. However, the latest proposal removes Mahatma Gandhi’s name entirely from the scheme.

According to the government, the new Bill is designed to align rural employment policy with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. It proposes a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment per financial year for every rural household whose adult members are willing to undertake unskilled manual work. This marks an increase from the existing MGNREGS provision, which guarantees 100 days of employment on demand in rural areas across most of India.

16/12/2025

A Significant Diplomatic Intervention by the Government of India 🇮🇳

We are pleased to inform that the Government of India has formally accepted the petition submitted by the All India Chakma Students’ Union (AICSU) regarding the grave human rights violations against the Indigenous Jumma Peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), Bangladesh.

The Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of External Affairs have taken serious note of the incidents and have officially taken up the matter with the Government of Bangladesh.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka is closely monitoring the situation, reaffirming India’s concern for the protection of minorities and indigenous communities.

This is a major moral and diplomatic achievement for AICSU and for the Indigenous Jumma peoples, showing that consistent, peaceful, and constitutional advocacy does make an impact.

We will continue to stand firm until justice, safety, and dignity are ensured for our people.

✊ Justice for indigenous Peoples of CHT
✊ Stop Atrocities in CHT

15/12/2025

President of Central Mizoram Chakma Students' Union Dangu Parbesh Chakma announces Education Awareness Campaign Tour across schools in CADC area.
The CMCSU will begin the tour 16th December onwards. The Honorable MLA of 36- Tuichawng Constituency, Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma and members from Education Department of CADC are also expected to join the said campaign.

15/12/2025

CYCA announces YCA General Conference-cum-Election 2026 to be held at Tipperaghat, Mizoram from 12–14 March; financial contributions and activity report deadlines also notified.

13/12/2025

DCSU Delegation Meets Colonel Ajay Kothiyal; Seeks Support for Northeast Students’ Safety

A delegation led by DCSU today paid a courtesy visit to Colonel Ajay Kothiyal, KC, SC, VSM (Retd.), a former Indian Army officer, senior political leader, and the Chief Ministerial candidate in the 2022 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly elections.

The delegation, accompanied by Chakma students studying in various institutions of Uttarakhand, discussed issues concerning the welfare, unity, and safety of students from the Northeast residing in Dehradun. Emphasis was laid on the need to create a common platform to keep Northeast students connected and mutually supportive, including the proposal for the formation of a Dehradun Chakma Students’ Association.

The delegation also brought to his kind attention a recent unfortunate incident in Selakui, where two Chakma students were allegedly assaulted by miscreants using abusive and caste-indicative remarks. One of the students sustained serious injuries and is presently undergoing treatment at Graphic Era Hospital.

Taking immediate note of the matter, Colonel Kothiyal assured that he would personally follow up with the concerned authorities. He also requested the police administration to ensure a thorough investigation and urged hospital authorities to provide the best possible medical care to the injured student.

The meeting concluded with an appeal for timely and effective measures to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of students from the Northeast pursuing their education in Uttarakhand.

12/12/2025

Three Indian Nationals Detained in Panchari for Illegal Entry into Bangladesh

Khagrachhari, Panchari:

On 11/12/2025 A joint forces team has detained three Indian nationals in the Pujgang area of Panchari upazila Bangladesh, on Wednesday afternoon. The trio was held on suspicion due to their suspicious movement, and during initial questioning, they admitted to being Indian citizens.

According to Panchari Police Station sources, the detainees have been identified as:

James Kumar Riang (33), son of Daichandra Riang

Tarsen Riang (30), son of Jestha Mohan Riang

Lal Thakma Riang (32), son of Lal Man Juala

All three are residents of Gruinang Para village under Nutan Bazar Police Station in Gomati district of India’s Tripura state.

Sources further revealed that the three individuals had illegally entered Bangladesh on Saturday, December 6, through a remote border trail in Chapling Chhara under Raisyabari Police Station of Dhalai district, Tripura. They crossed into Bangladesh through the remote Rupsen Para area of Panchari upazila in Khagrachhari.

After entering the country, they travelled to Rakyong Lake village in Bilaichhari upazila of Rangamati district. From there, they were reportedly attempting to return to India through another illegal route when they were detained.

Panchari Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Ferdous Wahid stated that during interrogation, Lal Thakma Riang alias Prashanta Tripura claimed to be a resident of Rakyong Lake village in Bilaichhari. He migrated permanently to India in 2020, where he married and obtained Indian citizenship, although his parents remain Bangladeshi citizens.

He also admitted that he entered Bangladesh through a secret route along with two Indian friends — James Kumar Riang and Tarsen Riang — to collect money from his parents for the medical treatment of his daughter, Siarei Riang.

The OC confirmed that legal action will be taken against the detainees for illegal entry into Bangladesh.