Mizoram News

Concerts, parades, and carols: Aizawl gears up for Winter Festival 2025

The Mizoram government is set to bring festive cheer to the state capital as the Tourism Department prepares to host the Winter Festival 2025 in Aizawl, Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar announced on Saturday, December 13.

Aizawl Municipal Corporation, JB Foundation join hands to implement Supreme Court's orders on stray dog control

In compliance with directives issued by the Supreme Court of India to address growing concerns over public safety and animal welfare, the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) has partnered with the JB Foundation (A Cause for Paws) to manage and humanely handle stray, abandoned, and abused dogs within Aizawl city.

Mizoram concludes state-level skill competition 2025, over 1000 youth showcased talent

The Labour, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (LESDE) Department on Friday, December 12 concluded the State-level Skill Competition (SLSC) 2025 with a valedictory ceremony held at the LESDE Auditorium, MINECO. LESDE Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar presided over the event, where awards were presented to outstanding participants across multiple skill categories.

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma raises concerns over rising cases of child abuse, deepening drug menace in state

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday, December 12 raised serious concern over the surge in drug-related offences and the rising cases of child sexual abuse across the state, calling the situation a growing threat to public safety and societal well-being.

MZP launches students’ aid fund to support economically weak students across Mizoram

In a significant step toward promoting equitable access to education, the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) General Headquarters launched the Students’ Aid Fund (SAF), a structured financial support mechanism aimed at assisting students unable to continue their studies due to economic hardship.

Mizoram schedules winter festival at Aizawl’s Lammual ground to highlight local culture

Mizoram government plans a winter festival at Lammual ground to highlight local culture. The event will showcase traditional music, dance, and crafts, attracting tourists and locals alike

Mizoram assures uninterrupted LPG supply for festive season, churches urged to use commercial cylinders

Mizoram Supply Minister B. Lalchhanzova on Wednesday, December 10 assured the public that there will be no shortage of LPG cylinders during the upcoming festive season, including Christmas and New Year. The announcement comes amid widespread concerns about increased demand during the holiday period.

Three Mizoram primary health centres gain national quality certification

Three primary health centres in Mizoram received national quality certification after rigorous evaluation. This recognition is set to enhance patient trust and healthcare standards in the state

Mizoram's Lunglei hosts grand anti-drug rally, 600 students march against menace of substance abuse

In a strong display of community solidarity against rising substance abuse, the School Education Department, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), SP Office Lunglei, and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan jointly organised a “Grand Rally Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking” in Lunglei town on Wednesday, December 10 forenoon.

Mizoram charts ambitious long-term strategy as 2047 roadmap projects major economic transformation

Mizoram’s push for a long-term development blueprint took centre stage on December 10 as senior officials convened for a high-level workshop aimed at shaping the State’s trajectory up to 2047.

"Against the Constitution’: Mizoram MP objects to Mizos being asked for tax proofs

In a significant intervention during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Mizoram’s lone Rajya Sabha Member, K. Vanlalvena, on Wednesday, December 10, voiced strong objections to Mizos being asked to secure income tax exemption certificates—an action he described as inconsistent with constitutional guarantees.

Mizoram: MSCPCR honours top schools in Aizawl under child rights-based ranking system

The Mizoram State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) on Wednesday, December 10 hosted the School Ranking Award 2025 for MBSE-recognised high schools within the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) area, marking a significant shift toward child rights-oriented school evaluation.

Mizoram University and Myanmar's Institute of Chin Affairs sign pact for academic collaboration

The agreement outlines several areas of cooperation, including the launch of a diploma course in spoken Burmese, the admission of students from Myanmar to Mizoram University, and collaborative research initiatives.

Mizoram petitions committee launches high-level study tour at Lok Sabha Secretariat

The Committee on Petitions of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly has embarked on a two-day capacity-building programme at the Lok Sabha Secretariat in New Delhi, marking a significant step toward strengthening legislative scrutiny and committee functioning in the state.

Mizoram expands research into Mizo origins to reclaim historical narrative

Mizoram’s push to take charge of its historical narrative gained fresh momentum on December 9 as Art & Culture Minister C Lalsawivunga announced that the state is expanding research into Mizo origins and heritage through multiple government-backed initiatives.

Mizoram LADC election: MNF secures eight seats, coalition with INC expected

Mizoram: MNF leads LADC results as counting shows mixed outcome across bials

Counting for the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) elections is underway, with the Mizo National Front (MNF) emerging as the frontrunner, currently leading in four constituencies.

Crackdown on smuggling drives surge in areca nut prices in Mizoram: CM

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on December 8 attributed the steep rise in areca nut prices in 2025 to the state’s successful crackdown on smuggling from Myanmar.

Mizoram minister inaugurates ‘Aizawl Sumtual’, a new public recreational hub under Smart City Mission

The Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA) Minister, K. Sapdanga, on December 8 inaugurated ‘Aizawl Sumtual’, a newly developed public recreational complex at the MINECO area, marking a significant addition to the city’s Smart City infrastructure. The facility has been conceptualised and executed by Aizawl Smart City Ltd. (ASCL).

Mizoram prepares counting officials ahead of Lai Autonomous District Council–MDC 2025 results

Vote counting officials for Lai Autonomous District Council MDC 2025 were trained in Lawngtlai to ensure a smooth counting process. Counting will begin on December 9, at Government Lawngtlai College.

Mizoram: Young Mizo Association flags poor progress in Vairengte–Sairang highway repairs

Senior leaders of the Central Young Mizo Association (YMA) on Saturday, December 6 carried out a field inspection of the ongoing Short Term Maintenance Contract (SMTC) works along the Vairengte–Sairang stretch of the national highway, expressing dissatisfaction with the pace and quality of construction being executed under the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL).