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Father's Name
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Shri C. Laltlanthanga
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Mother's Name
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Smt. Maryna Rini
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Date of Birth
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01 Mar 1957
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Place of Birth
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Aizawl, Mizoram
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Marital Status
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Married
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Date of Marriage
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18 Feb 1976
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Spouse's Name
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Smt. Evelia L. Zadeng
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No. of Sons
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1
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No.of Daughters
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4
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Educational
Qualifications
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B.A. (History) Hons.
Educated at Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram
Six Month Course on Mass Communication for CIS Officers; Radio Management Course
Educated at India Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi and Deutsche Welle, Cologne, Germany
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Profession
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Politician
Broadcasting and Journalism,Former Director General, Doordarshan
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Permanent Address
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D-105, Tuikual North,
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Aizawl, Mizoram-796001
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Tel : (011) 23092220, 09436743061 (M)
Fax : (011) 23012331
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Present Address
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132, North Avenue,
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New Delhi-110001
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Tel : 01123092220 , 09436743061 (M)
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Positions Held
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1975 - 1991
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News Reader-cum-Translator & News Editor
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1991 - 1995
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Director, AIR-North Eastern Service
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1995 - 1998
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Director, AIR Shillong (Main Station)
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1998 - 2002
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Director, AIR Aizawl Station
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2002 - 2005
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Joint Secretary, Government of Mizoram
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2005 - 2010
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Director, DDK, Aizawl Kendra
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2010 - 2015
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Additional Director, AIR & DD
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2015 - 2016
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Director General, Doordarshan
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May, 2019
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Elected to 17th Lok Sabha
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13 Sept. 2019 onwards
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Member, Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel
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Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
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Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
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Shows active interest in news, current affairs and cultural activities besides literature and drama; President of Mizo Zaimi Inzawmkhawm (Mizo Singers Association) and also President of Mizoram Drama Society and the first Debating Secretary of the Students` Union, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl; also promoted many Vocals and Drama Artists in Mizoram and other parts of the North-Eastern Region during 40 years long service in Radio and Television, apart from promoting Journalism and News Production
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Social And Cultural Activities
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President of Young Mizo Association, Shillong Branch and later Vice-President of the social and cultural NGO in Shillong; President of the Territorial Advisory Committee for Salvation Army Laymen; promoted cultural, social and literacy activities and artists during four decade long service in the electronic media in various capital cities
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Special Interests
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Evince special interest in news, current affairs and artistic circles as a broadcaster, journalist and drama artist and director; keen interest in solo and choral church music as well as contemporary music
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Favourite Pastime and Recreation
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Watching TV news and online news, listening to music and countryside driving; Travelling and nature appreciation
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Sports and Clubs
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Promoting sports and sport men, watching one-day cricket tournament Walking and jogging
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Countries Visited
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China, Germany, Myanmar and United Kingdom
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Other Information
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Was member of the Indian Information Service from 1982 to 1991 and belonged to the Indian Broadcasting Service from 1991 till retirement in 2016; was the first Mizo News Reader of AIR Aizawl and rose to become Additional Director General of AIR and Director General of Doordarshan after heading several stations and offices in the North-Eastern region in various capacities
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