Guwahati, May 16 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Aizawl: Renowned Mizo lyricist and former civil servant V. Thangzama passed away at the age of 91.

The lyricist, who was widely respected for his contribution to Mizo music and literature, died at Aizawl Hospital on Thursday night, according to family sources.

Originally from Ngopa in present-day Saitual district, Thangzama composed 44 songs and translated 17 others during his lifetime.

Apart from his literary achievements, he was also among the first Mizos to join the Assam Civil Service before later entering the Mizoram Civil Service.

He retired from government service in January 1994.

He was laid to rest at his locality in Aizawl's Dawrpui Vengthar on Friday.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Lalduhoma...