Excise & Narcotics Department, Government of Mizoram, India

NOTICE

EXCISE DEPARTMENT LDC(PROVISIONAL EMPLOYEE) HNA DILTUTE TYPING TEST RESULT, WRITTEN EXAM NEIH HUN TUR LEH ADMIT CARD LAK THEIH HUN.

Vawiin ni 22^nd January,2026 hian Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics, Mizoram chuan Office Order tichhuak in, Excise Department LDC(Provisional Employee) hna diltute Typing Test Result a ti chhuak a, Typing Test-a tling te Written Exam neih hun tur leh Admit Card lak theih hun tur a ti chhuak nghal bawk. Typing Test a tling te hming leh Address chu Department Website https://excise.mizoram.gov.in ah dah a ni e.

Admit Card lak theih hun = 09.02.2026 atanga 16.02.2026

Admit Card lakna hmun = Commissionerate of Excise & Narcotics, Khatla, Aizawl (Opposite Aijal Club)

Written Examination neih hun tur = 17.02.2026

Examination Centre = MPSC Exam Hall

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Z. LALHMANGAIHA,

Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics,

Mizoram, Aizawl.

NO.A.12011/1/2025-COMEX

GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM

COMMISSIONERATE OF EXCISE & NARCOTICS

OPPOSITE AIJAL CLUB, KHATLA, AIZAWL, MIZORAM

Dated Aizawl, the 22^nd January,2026

OFFICE ORDER

The following candidates who appeared for Typing test conducted by Excise & Narcotics Department on 09-10.10.2025 for Recruitment to the post of L.D.C (P.E) under Excise & Narcotics Department are declared to have qualified for written examination.

Admit Card lak theih hun chhung = 09.02.2026 atanga 16.02.2026

Written Examination neih hun tur = 17.02.2026

Examination Centre = MPSC Exam Hall

Candidates Qualified for written examination :- Their names are arrange in order of Roll numbers only

Sl. No.	Candidate Sl.No. In the Typing Test	Name and father’s name and address with contact no.	Result
1	1	A.Hmingthantluanga S/o A. Thangtinkhuma (L) Lawngtlai Chandmary, Lawngtlai. Ph: 7085467239	*Passed*
2	5	Amos VL. Hmangaihzuala S/o Lalhluni Kanan Veng, Aizawl Ph: 6909488283	*Passed*
3	13	B. Lalhruaitluangi D/o B.L. Parkunga Chawnpui, Aizawl Ph: 7085847757	*Passed*
4	15	B. Lalnuntluanga S/o B. Lalrammawia Zonuam, Aizawl Ph: 8415066122	*Passed*
5	16	B. Lalramtiama S/o B. Vanlalruala Bawngkawn, Aizawl Ph: 9612644912	*Passed*
6	25	Baby Rosangpuii D/o Rosangzuala Chanmari West, Aizawl Ph: 9862006345	*Passed*
7	29	Beiduasa Hlychho S/o Thylua Hlychho (L) College Vaih - II, Siaha Ph: 8729954062	*Passed*
8	30	Bethsy Lalnunpuii D/o VL. Thlamuanpuia Ruallung, Aizawl Ph: 6909136741	*Passed*
9	32	Brenda Tlau D/o Lalchungnunga Zonuam, Aizawl Ph:	*Passed*
10	46	C. Lallawmzuala S/o C. Chhunthanga Republic Vengthlang, Biakin Mual, Aizawl Ph: 9612555664	*Passed*
11	50	C. Lalrindiki D/o C. Lalchungnunga Tlangnuam Dam Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9233135051	*Passed*
12	51	C. Lalrinfeli D/o C. Johana Khatla, Aizawl Ph: 7005221049	*Passed*
13	55	C. Laltanpuia S/o C. Zirliana (L) Republic Veng, Kela Road, Aizawl Ph: 7005610065	*Passed*
14	58	C. Malsawmtluanga S/o C. Lalhmachhuana Tuikual North, Aizawl Ph: 9612267180	*Passed*
15	60	C. Vanlalngaihsaka S/o C. Lalhmachhuana Bethlehem Vengthlang, Aizawl Ph: 6009969824	*Passed*
16	64	C. Zothankima S/o C. Lallunghnema Chhipphir, Hnahthial Ph: 7005498702	*Passed*
17	65	C.Chawngthanpuia S/o C.Lalmuankima (L) Tualcheng, Champhai Dist, Champhai Ph: 6909286141	*Passed*
18	72	C.Lalrinawmi D/o C.Thangthuama Chawnpui Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8416048637	*Passed*
19	76	C.S Muana S/o ZK Liana Hnahlan, Champhai Ph: 7085207653	*Passed*
20	77	Cellina Vanlaldinmawii D/o Nancy Vanlalzuimawii Dutlang Leitan, Aizawl Ph: 7005082022	*Passed*
21	85	Christina Lalremruati D/o Lalhmangaihzuala Leitan Ramthar, Aizawl Ph: 8794291572	*Passed*
22	91	Daniel PZ Liana Vaiphei S/o H. Chhuana Vaiphei Chaltlang Venglai, Aizawl Ph: 7085845965	*Passed*
23	93	David Lalhmingmawia S/o H. Vanlalrenga Melthum, Aizawl Ph: 9612622109	*Passed*
24	95	David Lalrinnunga S/o Kapchhunga Pachuau Dawrpui, Aizawl Ph: 6909585891	*Passed*
25	96	David Lalsangliana S/o D.L. Dala Central Jail Veng, Aizawl Ph: 6909703804	*Passed*
26	100	Eddie Lalrinsanga S/o Lalmuanpuia Chawnpui Veng, Aizawl Ph: 7005423056	*Passed*
27	104	Elizabeth Sangkungi D/o Malsawma Tlangnuam Dam Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8257966858	*Passed*
28	106	Emmanuel Hmunhluzuala S/o Joseph R. Vanlalmuanpuia Melthum, Aizawl Ph: 7085914791	*Passed*
29	112	F. Laldingliana S/o F. Lalbuaia Saikhamakawn, Aizawl Ph: 9862378567	*Passed*
30	122	Felcy Lalrinkimi D/o R. Lalchhuana Chhingchhip Venglai, Serchhip Ph: 9862354061/ 8787589397	*Passed*
31	128	Frederick Lalhmachhuana S/o John Vanlaltluanga Sairang Dawrpui, Aizawl Ph: 7628972825	*Passed*
32	130	Gloria Lalremkimi Miller D/o Lalnunzira Miller Khatla East, Aizawl Ph: 9986791542	*Passed*
33	132	Gregory Lalremruata Sailo S/o Gibert Sailo Damveng, Thakthing, Aizawl Ph: 8729800894	*Passed*
34	135	H. Lalbiakhlua S/o Zothantluanga Luangmual, Aizawl Ph: 7005935458	*Passed*
35	136	H. Laldingngheta S/o H. Rosanga Champhai Venglai, Champhai Ph: 8730987582	*Passed*
36	140	H. Lalhruaitluanga S/o H. Laldingliana Chanmari West, Aizawl Ph: 7640938992	*Passed*
37	146	H. Lalthansanga S/o H. Lalhmingthanga MINECO, Khatla, Aizawl Ph: 8119002243	*Passed*
38	149	H. Samuel Leonard S/o Lunkhohau Kuki Salem Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8731993573	*Passed*
39	151	H. Vanlalhruaii D/o Lalhmangaiha Sailo Venghlun, Darlawn, Aizawl Ph: 9615457651	*Passed*
40	152	H. Vansangpuii D/o H. Lallawmkima Venghnuai, Aizawl Ph: 8794743904	*Passed*
41	154	H.Lalrinhlui D/o H.Lalengzauva Mualpui , Aizawl Ph: 8373995285	*Passed*
42	161	HT. Liana Hrangate S/o Lalpiangthara Mission Vengthlang, Aizawl Ph: 7085414571	*Passed*
43	162	Isaac Lalmuanawma S/o Lalthazuala Saron Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9615980065	*Passed*
44	163	Isaac Lalrinpuia S/o C. Lalrinchhana Diakkawn, Kolasib Ph: 7085268796	*Passed*
45	164	Isaac Vanlalhriatpuia S/o Biakkunga Hunthar Veng, Aizawl Ph: 7085463660	*Passed*
46	167	J. Lalhruaitluanga S/o J. Lalthlanawma Ramhlun North, Aizawl Ph: 7630035022	*Passed*
47	168	J.Zothankhuma S/o J.Lalhlimthanga Zemabawk, Aizawl Ph: 8974434976	*Passed*
48	171	Jason Lalrinsanga S/o Moses L. Ralte Lower Zarkawt, Aizawl Ph: 7640064154	*Passed*
49	177	Jessica Lalhmangaihi D/o Lalthangmawia Republic Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8794102804	*Passed*
50	179	JH. Vanlalfakzuala S/o JH. Lalramsiama Armed Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8837332609	*Passed*
51	182	Joel Vanlalruattluanga S/o Robert Vanlalvena Armed Veng, Aizawl Ph: 7005745163	*Passed*
52	188	Jonathan Zothansanga S/o Malsawmtluanga Kanan Veng,Champhai, Champhai Ph: 8974476335	*Passed*
53	194	Joseph Ramdinmawia S/o H. Aingengi Peniel Veng, Hnahthial Ph: 9863390341	*Passed*
54	195	Joseph Zothansiama S/o Lalmuanpuii Sihphir Venglai, Aizawl Ph: 7640880647	*Passed*
55	198	Jonathan Malsawmkima Hmar S/o HS. Zosanglura Ramhlun North Basic Mual, Aizawl Ph: 8837355847	*Passed*
56	200	Julie Vanlalhriattiri D/o Lallunghnema (L) Bethlehem Vengthlang, Aizawl Ph: 9089577035	*Passed*
57	202	K. Lalduhzuala S/o K. Lalhruaia Ngopa, Saitual Ph: 7628974188	*Passed*
58	210	K. Lalremmawia S/o Chatuanrammawia Tuikual South, Aizawl Ph: 8730963766	*Passed*
59	211	K. Lalrinpuia S/o Lalmawizuali Tuikual North, Aizawl Ph: 9862532242	*Passed*
60	212	K. Lalrintluangi D/o Lalthansanga Chanmari West, Aizawl Ph: 7005264068	*Passed*
61	214	K. Lalruatsanga S/o K. Dawngsanga Vaivakawn, Aizawl Ph: 8256997330	*Passed*
62	216	K. Lalzarliani D/o K. lalromawia (L) Chawnpui Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8794202819	*Passed*
63	217	K. Ramhmangaiha S/o K. Lalhmingthanga Chawnpui, Aizawl Ph: 9612665264	*Passed*
64	230	Kenneth A. Lalhruaitluanga S/o A. Vanlaltholeha Lawngtlai Bazar Veng, Lawngtlai Ph: 8730890844	*Passed*
65	238	Lalbiaksiama S/o Biakthansanga Saron Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8794673122	*Passed*
66	245	Lalchhuansanga Khawlhring S/o K. Lalsangzuala Vaivakawn Zohnuai, Aizawl Ph: 9863468288	*Passed*
67	246	Laldenga S/o Lalneihkima(L) Khatla, Aizawl Ph: 9089423696	*Passed*
68	253	Lalduhthlana S/o Lalfakzuala Ramhlun south, Aizawl Ph: 8798839032	*Passed*
69	261	Lalhmangaihkima S/o Laldinliana Republic Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8794062342	*Passed*
70	262	Lalhmangaihzuali D/o R. Lalhmuakliana Vengthar Khawzawl, Khawzawl Ph: 9362219774	*Passed*
71	266	Lalhmingthangi D/o Darhmingliana Chaltlang Ruam Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8974045929	*Passed*
72	282	Lalhruaitluangi D/o Zosangzuala Hlimen, Venglai, Aizawl Ph: 8837266991	*Passed*
73	284	Lalhruaizela S/o P. Rosiama Chawlhhmun, Aizawl Ph: 9366055904	*Passed*
74	287	Lallawmkimi D/o Khamzagina Tlangnuam West, Aizawl Ph: 7005831473	*Passed*
75	289	Lallawmsanga S/o Rokima Ralte Repbulic Venghlun, Aizawl Ph: 9774906259	*Passed*
76	291	Lallawmsangi D/o B. Lalnghakliana Armed Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8414030648	*Passed*
77	297	Lalmalsawmzuala S/o Lalmuankima(L) Zemabawk, Aizawl Ph: 8415968106/ 6009673361	*Passed*
78	300	Lalmuansanga S/o Lianhnuna Sialsuk , Aizawl Ph: 8413822136	*Passed*
79	304	Lalngaihawma S/o Lalrinpuia (L) Zarkawt Valley, Aizawl Ph: 9856346008	*Passed*
80	305	Lalngaihawmi D/o V. Zaithanmawia Chanmari, Aizawl Ph: 9967820486	*Passed*
81	315	Lalnunsanga S/o Hmangaihlalmuankima I.T.I. Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9863026261	*Passed*
82	316	Lalnunsangi D/o Remruatsangi Zemabawk Galilee, Aizawl Ph: 9612619968	*Passed*
83	318	Lalnunsiami D/o R. Lalengmawia Keifang, Vengsang, Aizawl Ph: 7085517060	*Passed*
84	323	Lalnuntluangi D/o Rodailova Bethlehem Vengthlang, Aizawl Ph: 6009284873/ 8787680625	*Passed*
85	327	Lalramchuana S/o H. Lalzirliana Upper Republic, Aizawl Ph: 9862213101	*Passed*
86	328	Lalramchuansanga S/o Lalrinnunga Bairabi, Kolasib Ph: 8258942468	*Passed*
87	331	Lalramnghaki D/o Kapthuama Zonuam, Aizawl Ph: 9774893578	*Passed*
88	334	Lalremmruata Hmar S/o Chawngneihthanga Hmar Chhinga Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9953332502	*Passed*
89	335	Lalrempuii D/o Lalvuana Chanmari West, Aizawl Ph: 8794064617	*Passed*
90	338	Lalremruata Khiangte S/o K.Zonunsanga Khatla , Aizawl Ph: 8974421148	*Passed*
91	339	Lalremruati D/o Hrangawiliana Luangmual, Aizawl Ph: 6009345832	*Passed*
92	346	Lalremzuala S/o Lalremmawia Khawruhlian, Venglai, Aizawl Ph: 8798187766	*Passed*
93	351	Lalrindiki D/o Zohmingliana Tuikual North C Mual, Aizawl Ph: 8731006212	*Passed*
94	357	Lalrinhlui D/o Lalrammuana Thakthing Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8119850075	*Passed*
95	361	Lalrinliani Khawlhring D/o K. Lalnghakliana Upper Republic, Aizawl Ph: 7085761278	*Passed*
96	364	Lalrinmawii D/o Lalbulliana Armed Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9612868867	*Passed*
97	372	Lalrinsangi D/o Vanmawia Chanmari, Aizawl, Aizawl Ph: 8794210288	*Passed*
98	373	Lalrinsangi Khawlhring D/o K. Lalhmachhuana Chaltlang Dingdi Veng, Aizawl Ph: 7629969558	*Passed*
99	379	Lalrohlui D/o Lalkhawngaiha Bethlehem Vengthlang, Aizawl Ph: 9077652508/ 9612298289	*Passed*
100	381	Lalrokimi D/o P. Thangchhuanga Bethlehem Vengthlang, Aizawl Ph: 9612547320	*Passed*
101	382	Lalropuia S/o Lalchhandama Salem Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9774461997	*Passed*
102	386	Lalruatdiki D/o Zozikpuii Dinthar Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8837043844	*Passed*
103	387	Lalruatliana S/o Lalchangliana Ramhlun North, Aizawl Ph: 8730968991	*Passed*
104	394	Lalsangliana S/o R. thangkhuma (L) Republic Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9862598350	*Passed*
105	397	Lalsangpuii D/o Lalhriatpuia Venglai, Kolasib, Kolasib Ph: 8794756831	*Passed*
106	398	Lalsawmzuali D/o H. Lalduhawmi Dinthar Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8787622788	*Passed*
107	399	Lalsiamthara S/o Lalnghinglova Ramthar Tlang Veng, Aizawl Ph: 7005112059	*Passed*
108	401	Lalthakima S/o Lalsangluii Bethlehem Vengthlang, Armed Veng Road, Aizawl Ph: 8974165954/ 1878773166	*Passed*
109	403	Lalthangmawia S/o Krossmawia Luangpawl,Mamit, Mamit Ph: 8730845850	*Passed*
110	405	Lalthansangi Ralte D/o Lalbiaknunga Ralte Lawngtlai College Veng, Lawngtlai Ph: 7005936773	*Passed*
111	407	Lalthapuii D/o Lalfakzauva Saitual, Saitual Ph: 8787502846	*Passed*
112	413	Laltlanhlui D/o Lalbiakmawia Venglai, Kolasib, Kolasib Ph: 8974650962	*Passed*
113	421	Lawrence Lalrinsangpuia S/o Catherine Lalhmangaihi Venglai, Kolasib, Kolasib Ph: 9378094138	*Passed*
114	430	Malsawmdawngkima S/o Benjamin Zothanzauva (L) Ramhlun North, BiakIn Mual, Aizawl Ph: 9612556860	*Passed*
115	431	Malsawmdawngkima S/o Lalmuankima Tlangnuam Vengthar, Aizawl Ph: 8798796871	*Passed*
116	433	Malsawmdawngkimi D/o Z. Lalhmachhuana (L) Zarkawt, Aizawl Ph: 9089325903	*Passed*
117	434	Malsawmdawngliani D/o C. Lalchhuanliana Durtlang Gosen Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9362298606	*Passed*
118	437	Malsawmkimi D/o Lalchamliana I.T.I. Veng, Aizawl Ph: 6909703126	*Passed*
119	443	Malsawmtluangi D/o Vanlalhruaia Dinthar, Aizawl Ph: 8787428503	*Passed*
120	447	Malsawmzuali D/o Lalzirliani P&E VENG, SERCHHIP, SERCHHIP Ph: 9863703168	*Passed*
121	448	Mangvunga S/o Ngomunga Leisenzo, Champhai Ph: 9383301974	*Passed*
122	449	Margaret Darthantluangi D/o C. Hratchhunga Tlangnuam West, Mauhak, Aizawl Ph: 8794864673	*Passed*
123	452	Mary Lalremruati D/o R.Lalthanmawia Khatla South, Aizawl Ph: 7642024787	*Passed*
124	460	Michelle Zothanzuali D/o Truman Lalhmingliana Venghlui, Aizawl Ph: 9612637261	*Passed*
125	466	Noel Lalruatkimi Zote D/o H. Lalngailiana Zote Chhinga Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8787460193	*Passed*
126	482	Priskyl Zonunsiami D/o A. Lincoln Zadeng Dinthar Veng, Aizawl Ph: 7085453781	*Passed*
127	485	R. Laldinsangi D/o Lalthlamuana Armed Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9774953440	*Passed*
128	486	R. Lalmuanawma S/o R. Lalzuimawia Ainawn Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9612296056	*Passed*
129	487	R. Lalmuanpuia S/o Vanlalhruaia ARMED VENG SOUTH, AIZAWL Ph: 9366621926	*Passed*
130	497	R. Vanlalruatkimi D/o R. Lalchhuankima Ramhlun North, Aizawl Ph: 6009190214	*Passed*
131	499	R.Lalnunpuia S/o R.Vanlalhlira Muallungthu, Aizawl Ph: 9612336427	*Passed*
132	507	Raymond Lalnuntluanga S/o Lalrinawma Khatla East, Aizawl Ph: 8787650837	*Passed*
133	515	Rita Lalnunthari D/o Gabriel Romanthanga Tuithiang Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9774384624	*Passed*
134	523	Rosangpuii Fanai D/o F. Lalremruata Sikulpuikawn, Theipalingkawh Road, Aizawl Ph: 9366199785	*Passed*
135	524	Rose Lalhriatrengi D/o F. Malsawmtluanga Zemabawk North, Aizawl Ph: 9863439213	*Passed*
136	525	Rosy Lalrinawmi D/o H. Lalbiakmawia Repbulic Mual Veng thlang, Aizawl Ph: 9615449783	*Passed*
137	528	Ruthi Lalrinawmi D/o Lalzuiliana Tuikual 'C' North, Aizawl Ph: 9863321602	*Passed*
138	532	Saihlupuii Sailo D/o Rodingliana Sailo Zemabawk North, Aizawl Ph: 7627911596	*Passed*
139	534	Saizikpuii Sailo D/o Lalzarliana Sailo Upper Republic, Aizawl Ph: 8974559191	*Passed*
140	536	Samson Lalnunpuia S/o K. Lalrammawia Bethlehem Veng, Aizawl Ph: 6033079360	*Passed*
141	537	Samuel Lallawmkima S/o PC. Lalhruaichhuaha Thuampui, Aizawl Ph: 6909137295	*Passed*
142	544	Stephan Lalpektluanga Pachuau S/o Lalchharmawia Pachuau New Siaha West-I, Siaha Ph: 9436187659	*Passed*
143	556	TBC Lalmuanpuii D/o Biakchungnunga Tuikual North, Aizawl Ph: 7085583264	*Passed*
144	560	Timothy Lalzarzokima S/o David Lalremruata Melthum, Aizawl Ph: 7005268096	*Passed*
145	563	V. Lallawmsangi D/o V. Zothanmawia Dinthar Veng, Aizawl Ph: 8131957922	*Passed*
146	566	V. Lalremruata S/o V. Lalnghakliana Tuikual South, Aizawl Ph: 7005875704/ 9774116774	*Passed*
147	571	Vanengmawii D/o Lalhmangaiha Sailo Bethlehem Vengtlang, Aizawl Ph: 8732077648	*Passed*
148	577	Vanlalchhandami Fanai D/o Vanlaltluanga (L) Khatla South, Aizawl Ph: 9612065499	*Passed*
149	591	Vanlalkima Bawitlung S/o B. Sangmawia High School Veng, Zohnuai, Lunglei Ph: 8729965858	*Passed*
150	592	Vanlallawmawmi D/o Lalhruaitluanga Thingsulthiah, Aizawl Ph: 9774215837/ 7629966919	*Passed*
151	593	Vanlalliana S/o Lalrinmawia Lungmawi, Hnahthial Ph: 7005771776	*Passed*
152	596	Vanlalmuanpuii D/o Lalropuia Chaltlang Lily veng, Aizawl Ph: 8794445383	*Passed*
153	598	Vanlalnunhlui D/o Lalnunmawia Hnamte Republic Venghlun , Aizawl Ph: 8794215608	*Passed*
154	599	Vanlalnunpeki D/o Lalbuanga Edenthar, Aizawl Ph: 8258866158	*Passed*
155	604	Vanlalroluahpuii D/o Zokhuma Ralte Chawlhhmun, Aizawl Ph: 8974597933	*Passed*
156	609	Vanlaltlanmawia S/o Zodinsanga Champhai, Champhai Ph: 8259003614	*Passed*
157	613	Vanrohlua S/o V. Lalbiaksanga Tuithiag Vengthlang, Aizawl Ph: 8794021707	*Passed*
158	617	VL. Remruati Colney D/o Lalbiaksiama Colney Chanmari West, Aizawl Ph: 9774393771	*Passed*
159	626	Zirsangzeli D/o R.B. Hnuna Thuampui, Aizawl Ph: 9856110749	*Passed*
160	630	Zohmingmawii Varte D/o Lalthlamuana Varte Chanmari West, Aizawl Ph: 8257052935	*Passed*
161	634	Zoramdinthara S/o Lalhmunmawia Tuikual South, Aizawl Ph: 7083507925	*Passed*
162	640	Zoremtluanga S/o Zairemveli Bethlehem Vengthlang, Aizawl Ph: 9774381469	*Passed*
163	641	Zorinmawii D/o A. Lincoln Zadeng Dinthar Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9612765811	*Passed*
164	644	Zosangzuali D/o Lalnangliana Thingsulthiah, Aizawl Ph: 8416046579	*Passed*
165	649	Zothansangi Hmar D/o Zodinliana (L) Chhinga Veng, Aizawl Ph: 9703351676	*Passed*