Guwahati, May 28 -- Reported by Henry L Khojol

Aizwal: The Mizoram Tourism Service Association (MTSA), representing officers and staff of the state tourism department, has extended strong support to the government's decision to reappoint retired officer R. Lalrodingi as Director of Tourism.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the association expressed concern over protests by a student organisation, which has allegedly blocked entry of officials and staff to the Directorate of Tourism, bringing routine administrative work to a halt.

The MTSA said the government acted in view of operational difficulties in the department and welcomed the May 22 order allowing Lalrodingi currently serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Min...