Mizoram PWD begins Rs 7.4 crore compensation payout to Aizawl bypass landowners
Oct 17, 2026The Mizoram Public Works Department (PWD) has begun disbursing Rs 7.4 crore in supplementary compensation to 185 landowners affected by the construction of the Aizawl bypass between Sihhmui and Muallungthu, officials said.
Mizoram launches SUMAN roadmap 2030 to cut maternal, newborn deaths
Oct 16, 2026Mizoram launched the SUMAN Roadmap 2030 at a state-level RMNCH review meeting. The plan prioritises timely quality care and stronger coordination to prevent avoidable deaths.
Mizoram woman farmer earns UN honour after strawberry venture tops Rs 10 lakh
Oct 16, 2026Mari ZT Lalrithangi received FAO recognition in Rome for building a profitable strawberry enterprise. The honour makes her the first Mizo woman selected for the global distinction.
Mizoram launches four digital systems to strengthen fiscal transparency
Oct 16, 2026Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched MIWAS, e-Sanction, e-Budget and full Direct Benefit Transfer on October 15. The systems aim to strengthen fiscal oversight and speed up payments to beneficiaries.
Mizoram invites private hospitals to join health scheme amid Synod Hospital rate row
Oct 15, 2026The Mizoram government has invited non-empanelled private hospitals with facilities comparable to Synod Hospital in Aizawl to join the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) at rates agreed upon with the church-run institution, amid a controversy over reimbursement rates and allegations of preferential treatment.
NEC Secretary reviews development projects in Mizoram’s Champhai, urges faster completion
Oct 15, 2026NEC Secretary Satinder Kumar Bhalla reviewed development projects across Champhai and directed officials to expedite pending work. The visit highlighted operational management, product quality, market access and stronger livelihoods for local farmers.
Mizoram’s Lawngtlai administration tightens refugee movement rules, cracks down on unauthorised Myanmar trade
Oct 15, 2026Lawngtlai officials and civil society leaders discussed refugee movement and the seizure of ten pickup vehicles. The administration is intensifying surveillance against illegal trade, vehicle trafficking and unauthorised checks.
Mizoram targets 5-7% tourism share in GSDP by 2047, invites private investment
Oct 14, 2026State aims to attract 10 lakh visitors by year-end as tourism infrastructure projects worth Rs 681.16 crore are underway
‘My photograph was with Amitabh Bachchan’: Mizoram CM Lalduhoma recalls India Today magazine cover from 1985
Oct 14, 2026Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has recalled seeing his photograph alongside Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan on the cover of India Today in 1985, offering a glimpse into a chapter of his life while highlighting Mizoram's distinctive social values and identity.
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma hints ZPM may go solo in next election, says politics unpredictable
Oct 14, 2026Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has indicated that his party, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), is likely to contest the next election independently, while leaving room for political realignments depending on the situation at the time.
At least 10 pick-up trucks suspected of smuggling to Myanmar intercepted in Mizoram by volunteers
Oct 14, 2026At least 10 pick-up trucks suspected of being illegally transported to Myanmar for sale were intercepted by local volunteers in Lawngtlai town in south Mizoram on Tuesday, October 13. The vehicles were stopped amid growing concerns over vehicle thefts and suspected cross-border smuggling through the district.
Mizoram eyes concert economy, invites private players to host big music events
Oct 13, 2026Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar says the government is open to supporting large concerts, while the community-based homestay programme is set to begin.
Mizoram bets on ‘Winter Capital of India’ tag as tourist arrivals surge 51 per cent
Oct 13, 2026Mizoram Travel Fest 2026 opened in Aizawl as the state brought tourism stakeholders together to expand culture, adventure and nature travel. The push combines rising arrivals, fresh investment and community-led plans to build responsible winter tourism.
Mizoram CM urges banks to boost lending, targets 67% credit-deposit ratio by 2028-29
Oct 13, 2026Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma urged banks to step up lending and raise the state’s credit-deposit ratio to 67 per cent by 2028-29. He said wider formal credit, district-level targets and closer coordination were needed to support jobs and livelihoods.
‘Mizoram’s geography must never limit people’s aspirations’: Scindia
Oct 12, 2026Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on October 12 said Mizoram’s geographical challenges should not limit the aspirations and opportunities of its people, asserting that improved connectivity and infrastructure would help unlock the Northeast’s economic potential.
NTPC to set up Rs 13.28-crore archery academy in Mizoram
Oct 12, 2026State-run power major NTPC will set up an archery academy in Mizoram at an estimated cost of Rs 13.28 crore in partnership with the state government, the company said on October 12.
Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils projects worth Rs 350 crore in Mizoram
Oct 12, 2026Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled development projects in Mizoram and announced the Northeast Bankers’ Conclave in Aizawl. He said the push for credit access, roads and connectivity would support wider growth across the region.
Mizoram to count refugees in Census 2027, Aadhaar disclosure not mandatory
Oct 10, 2026Mizoram aims to become the first state in the country to complete Census 2027, with the state government intensifying preparations for the population enumeration exercise, officials said on October 10.
Assam Rifles seize Methamphetamine worth Rs 8.8 crore, illegal cigarettes worth Rs 47.45 lakh in Mizoram
Oct 10, 2026The Assam Rifles seized methamphetamine tablets valued at approximately Rs 8.80 crore and illegal foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs 47.45 lakh in two separate operations in Mizoram on October 8. One person was apprehended in connection with the cigarette seizure, while the seized narcotics were handed over to the state’s Excise and Narcotics Department for further action.
Mizoram Police recover over Rs 1 crore in cyber fraud cases in 2026, arrest nine
Oct 09, 2026Mizoram Police have recovered and returned Rs 1.06 crore to victims of cybercrime in 2026 and arrested nine alleged cybercriminals, officials said on October 9.
Mizoram BJP denies alliance talks with ruling ZPM, accuses Congress of spreading misinformation
Oct 09, 2026The Mizoram unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on October 9 denied holding talks with the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) on a possible alliance, accusing the Congress of spreading misinformation over the issue.
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