Mizoram News

Tripura–Mizoram natural gas pipeline 45 per cent complete, project on track for 2027 completion

Installation work on the natural gas pipeline linking Tripura and Mizoram is progressing steadily, with nearly 45 per cent of the project completed so far, officials said on January 15.

Mizoram govt pushes for greater youth enrolment in armed forces

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on January 14 said his government is keen to see more youths from the state joining the Indian Army and other security forces, and is taking steps to encourage enrolment.

Mizoram to begin Ginger, Broomstick procurement from Feb 2 under Bana Kaih scheme

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced that the state government will begin procuring ginger and dry broomsticks directly from farmers from February 2 under its flagship handholding initiative, the Bana Kaih scheme.

Mizoram: Governor’s Rule extended in Chakma Autonomous District Council for six more months

The Mizoram Governor has extended Governor’s Rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) for a further period of six months, citing continuing political uncertainty and administrative considerations.

Centre waives Rs 5.23 crore depreciated cost for Assam Rifles buildings vacated in Mizoram

The Centre has waived an amount of Rs 5.23 crore that the Mizoram government was required to pay as depreciated cost for buildings and infrastructure vacated by the Assam Rifles in Aizawl, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said.

Mizoram repays Rs 63.11 crore liabilities in two years, says CM Lalduhoma

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on January 12 said his government has repaid committed liabilities amounting to Rs 63.11 crore within two years of assuming office in December 2023, asserting that the remaining dues would be cleared in a phased manner.

Mizoram records highest TB deaths in six years with 145 fatalities in 2025

Mizoram recorded 145 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) in 2025, the highest number in the last six years, according to official data released under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) of the National Health Mission.

Mizoram Assembly budget session to begin on February 17

The Budget Session of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly will commence on February 17, an official said on Monday, January 12.

Mizoram: Five ZPM members of Chakma Autonomous District Council join BJP

Five members of the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 11, significantly altering the political equations in the 20-member council.

Mizoram improves HIV prevention ranking but records highest adult prevalence rate

Mizoram has shown notable improvement in HIV prevention efforts, climbing to third place in the national ranking for 2025–26, even as it continues to record the highest adult HIV prevalence rate in the country at 2.75 per cent, far above the national average of 0.20 per cent.

NEC releases Rs 4.89 crore for development projects in Mizoram, disburses Rs 76.78 crore across Northeast

The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released Rs 4.89 crore for several development projects in Mizoram during December last year, reaffirming its continued support for the state’s infrastructure, livelihood, and cultural initiatives.

Congress–MNF alliance stakes claim to form new executive body in Mizoram's Lai council

The Congress–MNF alliance staked its claim to form the next executive body in the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) in south Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district, bringing an end to weeks of political uncertainty following the council elections.

Quarry collapse in Mizoram kills Manipur worker, traps two others

Over 22,000 Inner Line Permits issued at Mizoram’s Sairang Station since railway line inauguration

Since the opening of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line in September 2025, more than 22,000 Inner Line Permits (ILPs) have been issued to visitors arriving at Mizoram’s Sairang railway station, police officials said.

Mizoram Governor felicitates 9-year-old singing prodigy Esther Hnamte for national honour

Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh on January 8 felicitated 9-year-old singing prodigy Esther Hnamte from Lunglei town for receiving the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, the nation’s highest civilian award for children, officials at Lok Bhavan said.

Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata dies after collapsing during tournament match

Mizoram’s cricketing fraternity is mourning the sudden and tragic demise of cricketer K Lalremruata, who collapsed on the field and passed away after suffering a stroke during a match on Thursday, January 8.

Mizoram cabinet sees no grounds to extend Governor’s rule in Chakma council

The Mizoram Cabinet has ruled out any political instability in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), saying there is no justification to extend Governor’s rule beyond the current term.

Mizo language learning centre to be set up at Kamalanagar in Mizoram

A Mizo language learning centre will be established at Kamalanagar, the headquarters of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC), in Lawngtlai district of south Mizoram.

Mizoram inaugurates 2-day ‘Tlaizawng Paradise’ tourism event in Saitual

Mizoram Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama on January 6, inaugurated a two-day tourism event titled ‘Tlaizawng Paradise’ at Phuaibuang village in Saitual district, aimed at promoting tourism, boosting the local economy, and encouraging conservation of natural resources.

New reed snake species identified in Mizoram

Scientists have identified a new species of reed snake in Mizoram, correcting a long-standing taxonomic misidentification and adding a previously unknown species to India’s reptile fauna.

Assam Rifles seizes Methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 33.18 crore in Mizoram’s Kaifang

The Assam Rifles has seized 11.062 kg of methamphetamine tablets, a psychotropic substance, with an estimated international market value of Rs 33.186 crore during a joint operation near the Indo-Myanmar border in Mizoram’s Saitual district, officials said on Friday.