Aizawl, Feb 20 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Friday said the state’s strategic location along India’s international borders with Myanmar to the east and Bangladesh to the west has given it a vital role in advancing the country’s Act East Policy in the context of a rapidly evolving global landscape.On the occasion of Mizoram Statehood Day, the Governor said that among the key recent accomplishments, on September 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaug…
Latest Aizawl News & Updates
Aizawl, Feb 18 (IANS) The second day of the Mizoram Assembly session on Wednesday witnessed heated exchanges between the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and opposition parties over a controversial land deal between the state government and the Indian Air Force (IAF) for setting up an air base near Lengpui Airport. Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would probe the matter amid allegations of financial irregularities levelled by opposition part…
Guwahati, Feb 13 (IANS) Railway connectivity in Mizoram achieved a historic milestone with the arrival of the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train at Sairang railway station for the first time.The train arrived under the ‘North East Discovery’ circuit, officials said on Friday, marking a significant step forward in boosting tourism and transport infrastructure in the state.The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that this premi…
Aizawl, Feb 13 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday expressed his appreciation to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for his continued support to the state, stating that several proposals submitted by the state government have received positive consideration from the Centre. The Chief Minister also highlighted ongoing discussions on adopting rigid pavement technology suited to Mizoram’s high rainfall conditions. Lalduhoma chaired a meeting at the Chief Minist…
Aizawl, Feb 10 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Tuesday said that the state possesses a rich cultural heritage, exceptional craftsmanship, strong agro-based potential and vibrant creative industries, noting that there are immense untapped opportunities that can be harnessed through concerted efforts. The Governor on Tuesday inaugurated the ‘LESDE Kût 2026 – Accelerating Innovation, Empowering Entrepreneurs’. The five-day event, organised by the Labour, Employme…
Itanagar, Feb 8 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K. T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Sunday emphasised the need for the timely implementation of welfare schemes, prompt disbursal of financial assistance, and effective grievance redressal mechanisms for ex-servicemen across the state.The Governor reviewed welfare measures taken up by the state’s Rajya Sainik Board with the Director-cum-Secretary, Rajya Sainik Board, Air Commodore R. D. Mosabi (Retd.), at Lok Bhavan.They held detailed discussions on …
Aizawl, Feb 3 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday said that the state government has accorded top priority to simplifying public service delivery, making it faster, more efficient, and easily accessible to citizens.Reiterating his vision of positioning Mizoram as a frontrunner in digital governance in India, the Chief Minister emphasised the government’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance transparency and citizen-centric services.Inaugurating the computerisation of t…
Aizawl, Jan 26 (IANS) Mizoram Governor, Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (retd), on Monday said that the state government is firmly committed to enforcing prohibition laws, curbing drug abuse, and safeguarding public health and social order. Addressing the 77th Republic Day celebrations after unfurling the national flag at the main state function held at Lammual Ground here, the Governor said that from April 2025 till date, Mizoram Police have intensified their sustained campaign against illicit drugs and …
Aizawl, Jan 16 (IANS) Mizoram suffered a financial loss of around Rs 115 crore between March and December 2025 due to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), officials said on Friday. An official of Mizoram’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department (AHVD) said that ASF killed over 9,710 pigs between March and December 2025, while over 3,620 other pigs were culled during the same period to prevent further spread of the highly infectious disease.Due to the deaths and culling, farmers in th…
Aizawl, Jan 13 (IANS) The Central government has waived the requirement for the Mizoram government to pay for the depreciated cost of buildings and infrastructure vacated by the Assam Rifles in Aizawl, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said.The Chief Minister, in a Facebook post, said that Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai conveyed the decision through a letter, in response to a similar letter sent by the Mizoram government in May last year. As per the earlier Memorandum of Agreement…