Mizoram spent Rs 685.93 crore on power purchase from external sources: Minister
Mar 12, 2026The Mizoram government has spent Rs 685.93 crore to procure electricity from external sources during the current financial year, Power Minister F Rodingliana informed the state Assembly on March 11.
MNF MLA urges Mizoram govt to strengthen security along Assam border
Mar 11, 2026Mizo National Front MLA urges Mizoram government to strengthen Assam border security amid tension concerns. He highlighted on better coordination between police and border forces to protect local residents.
Mizoram to operationalise upgraded schools from 2026–27 academic session
Mar 11, 2026The Mizoram government is taking steps to operationalise several upgraded schools from the 2026–27 academic session, School Education Minister Vanlalthlana informed the state Assembly on March 10.
Rs 6,498 crore MGNREGA funds boost Mizoram’s rural economy, says minister Lalnilawma
Mar 11, 2026The flagship rural employment scheme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act has significantly reshaped the socio-economic landscape of Mizoram by stabilising rural household incomes and reducing migration to urban areas, state Rural Development Minister Lalnilawma informed the Assembly on March 10.
Mizoram Assembly Speaker urges MLAs to uphold Assembly’s dignity
Mar 10, 2026Lalbiakzama, Speaker of the Mizoram Assembly, on March 9 called on all members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to maintain decorum and uphold the dignity of the House.
Mizoram Assembly unanimously passes fresh resolution for Mizo language recognition
Mar 10, 2026After more than 35 years, the Mizoram Assembly on March 9 unanimously adopted a new resolution seeking the inclusion of the Mizo language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The move aims to reinforce the state’s longstanding demand for recognition of its lingua franca, spoken by various Mizo tribes.
Mizoram Assembly to push for Mizo language inclusion in Constitution’s 8th schedule: Official
Mar 08, 2026The Mizoram Legislative Assembly is set to deliberate on a resolution seeking the inclusion of the Mizo language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India.
Northeast now defined by opportunity, not distance from Delhi: Vice President
Mar 08, 2026Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on March 7 said the Northeast is no longer defined by its geographical distance from New Delhi but by its proximity to emerging economic opportunities.
Mizoram govt claims win as Bana Kaih scheme attracts over 5,000 applicants
Mar 06, 2026Mizoram's Bana Kaih scheme has drawn over 5,000 applicants, reflecting growing enthusiasm for local entrepreneurship. The government aims to enhance economic growth and livelihoods through financial support and training.
Mizoram govt to stop hiring college teachers without UGC NET: Higher Education Minister
Mar 06, 2026Mizoram government mandates UGC NET qualification for new college teachers to boost education quality. Existing teachers without the qualification remain unaffected.
Mizoram records 12.68 lakh tourist footfall in two years: Tourism Minister
Mar 06, 2026Mizoram records 12.68 lakh tourists in two years amid infrastructure upgrades. The government remains committed to sustainable tourism growth.
45 villages yet to be electrified in Mizoram, minister tells Assembly
Mar 06, 2026As many as 45 villages in Mizoram remain either un-electrified or de-electrified, the state’s Power and Electricity Minister F. Rodingliana informed the Assembly on March 5.
Massive narcotics seizure in Mizoram: Meth, heroin worth Rs 31 crore recovered
Mar 05, 2026In a major crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in coordination with the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB) Mizoram and the Mizoram State Excise & Narcotics Department, seized a large consignment of narcotic substances in three coordinated operations along the India–Myanmar border.
Mizoram collected Rs 93 crore via fuel cess since September 2024: Lalduhoma
Mar 03, 2026Mizoram CM Lalduhoma on Tuesday, March 3, told the state Assembly that the state has collected more than Rs 93.37 crore after introducing a Rs 4 per litre levy on petrol and diesel in September 2024.
Rail delivery to Sairang strengthens Mizoram’s food security ahead of monsoon
Mar 03, 2026A consignment of Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice reached Sairang Railway Station on March 3, marking the first large-scale arrival of foodgrains at the newly operational railhead.
Mizoram to intensify crackdown on areca nut smuggling from Myanmar: Minister
Mar 03, 2026The Mizoram government will scale up its enforcement drive against the smuggling of areca nuts from Myanmar, Home Minister K Sapdanga informed the state Assembly on March 2.
Mizoram home minister warns refugees against illegal trade activities
Mar 03, 2026K Sapdanga on March 2 informed the state Assembly that some refugees taking shelter in Mizoram have been found engaging in illegal commercial activities, with certain individuals already facing serious legal action.
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma defends amended customary laws amid growing debate
Feb 28, 2026Amid an intense debate on social media and public platforms, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has defended the recent amendments to the Mizo marriage and inheritance law, asserting that the changes were not a unilateral move by the government but were based on a broad consultative process involving multiple stakeholders.
Mizoram women’s group demands state repeal amended marriage law, calls it unsafe
Feb 27, 2026Mizoram’s largest women’s organisation, the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), on February 27 urged the state government to withdraw the recently passed amendment to the marriage and inheritance law, claiming that it is inadequate and potentially unsafe for women of the Mizo community.
African Swine Fever causes Rs 960 crore loss in Mizoram, over 71,000 pigs dead since 2021
Feb 27, 2026Mizoram has suffered an estimated loss of Rs 960 crore due to the prolonged outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), which has killed more than 71,000 pigs in the state since 2021, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister C Lalsawivunga informed the Assembly on February 27.
Mizoram deported 1,177 non-tribals for ILP violations in two years: Minister
Feb 27, 2026At least 1,177 non-tribal persons were sent back from Mizoram for violating Inner Line Permit (ILP) regulations over the past two years, State Home Minister K Sapdanga informed the Assembly on February 27.
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