Aizawl, July 2 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said that corruption remains one of the biggest obstacles to good governance and the overall development of the state, stressing that eliminating the menace requires the collective commitment of both citizens and government employees. Releasing the first-ever Annual Report of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for 2025-2026 at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall, Lalduhoma said that combating corruption is not the responsibility o…
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Aizawl, June 25 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said that visible drug abuse on the streets of the state has declined significantly due to sustained, coordinated efforts by the government, law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations, churches, and local communities. He noted that many individuals battling substance addiction have successfully undergone rehabilitation and reintegrated into society.Ahead of the ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffic…
Shillong/Aizawl, June 19 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday said the state has emerged as one of the leading beneficiaries of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the Northeast, effectively leveraging international funding to support infrastructure development and socio-economic growth. Addressing a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North Eastern States,” the Chief Minister cited several major initiatives supported by international development partn…
Aizawl, June 18 (IANS) Ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) candidate Khiangte Laltluangkima on Thursday won the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Mizoram, defeating opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) nominee Zothansangi Hmar by a margin of 16 votes. With Laltluangkima’s victory, the ZPM has secured representation in the Rajya Sabha from Mizoram for the first time.Laltluangkima, who is the spokesperson of the ZPM, secured 26 votes, while Zothansangi Hmar, a writer and lawyer, got all 10 votes cas…
Aizawl, June 18 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said that the state government has undertaken sustained efforts to modernise the police force to enhance policing and strengthen the maintenance of law and order across the state. Flagging off 219 new police vehicles at the parade ground of the 3rd Battalion of the Mizoram Armed Police at Mualpui, the Chief Minister said that all 44 police stations across the state would now be better equipped to serve the people within their re…
Aizawl, June 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma that the Central government would provide rice worth Rs 10 crore to the state government for the relief and support of refugees currently sheltered in the Northeastern state, officials said on Saturday. A senior official of the Mizoram Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that during a meeting with the Union Home Minister on Friday evening in New Delhi, Lalduhoma informed Shah that nearly 40,000 ref…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Friday held discussions with the Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura on development priorities, innovations and challenges in the eight Northeastern states.The interaction by NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Ashok Lahiri and members from NITI Aayog saw participation of senior officers from Northeastern states.Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted that the Northeast is undergoi…
New Delhi/Aizawl, June 11 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said the state has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first fully literate state in India, while also registering significant progress in the Human Development Index (HDI), reflecting sustained advancements in education, healthcare and overall socio-economic development. Addressing the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, the Chief Minister noted that all districts of Mizoram have been categorised as “Fro…
Shillong/Aizawl, June 4 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Act East Policy offers a strong and forward-looking framework for the holistic development of the northeastern region, while highlighting the immense potential of the region as India’s gateway to Southeast Asia.Addressing the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, the Chief Minister observed that the region is strategically positioned to become a ma…
Aizawl, June 2 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday said the state government is working to establish Mizoram ginger as a premium agricultural product in both national and international markets by capitalising on its superior quality and Geographical Indication (GI) tag status. He said efforts are being intensified to enhance production, value addition, and market access for the state’s GI-tagged ginger, to boost farmers’ income and strengthen Mizoram’s agricultural economy.M…