Aizawl, May 14 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said the state government is committed to progressively transforming Mizoram into a digital state by leveraging modern technology to make public services more accessible, efficient and convenient for citizens.Launching the Government Quarters Allotment Management System (QAMS) and the Mizoram House (outside the state) Online Reservation System, the Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to gradually transform Miz…
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New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Wednesday launched the Mizoram Ginger Mission, a Rs 189.79 crore convergence-led initiative for ginger cultivation and value chain development in the state. The Union Minister highlighted that while Geographical Indication-certified Mizo Ginger contains 6-8 per cent oleoresin, compared with the global average of around 3 per cent, farmers today receive only Rs 8-15 per kilogram…
Aizawl, May 13 (IANS) The Mizoram Ginger Unique Selling Proposition (USP) – Sustainable Cultivation and Value Chain Development Project, to be implemented under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) with a total outlay of Rs 189.78 crore, was launched on Wednesday, officials said.The project was inaugurated through a virtual programme jointly launched by Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma and Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia.In his…
Shillong, May 13 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Sukanta Majumdar chaired a high-level review meeting in Shillong to assess the progress of projects being monitored under the PM-Ref Portal across various schemes of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), officials said on Wednesday. A total of 17 major projects, with an estimated sanctioned cost of around Rs 3,108 crore, were reviewed during the meeting.These projects are…
Guwahati, May 13 (IANS) Atul Bora, a senior Assam Cabinet Minister and president of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), on Wednesday said that resolving Assam’s long-pending border disputes with neighbouring northeastern states remains one of the key priorities of the BJP-led NDA government in the state.Speaking to reporters here, Bora said the government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has already made significant progress in addressing inter-state boundary disputes through dialogue and m…
Aizawl, May 12 (IANS) The Minister of State (MoS) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Tuesday that the Central government remains committed to supporting the people of Mizoram and assured that all possible assistance would be extended wherever necessary.During an important interaction meeting with NGO representatives and community leaders at the Tourist Lodge in Mamit district of Mizoram, the MoS emphasised that addressing public grievances and ensuring better governance are among the …
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to nursing personnel at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, marking International Nurses Day to honour exceptional nursing professionals in India. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda was also present during the occasion.The National Florence Nightingale Award, instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, honours the dedication, compassion, and resilience that define …
Aizawl, May 11 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday met Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Secretary Sanjay Jaju and stressed the need for a more systematic and transparent implementation of the 10 per cent Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) mechanism. The expenditure under the 10 per cent mandatory GBS mechanism for Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the Northeastern region by non-exempted ministries, departments, and organisations (MDOs) is monitored by th…
Aizawl, May 11 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi for approving the induction of 144 personnel from the state into the 166 Infantry Battalion Territorial Army.He described the move as a significant step towards strengthening national security and creating opportunities for the youth of Mizoram.The Chief Minister on Monday flag…
Narainpur, May 9 (IANS) Mizoram produced a ruthless attacking display as Lalrinfela Ralte and Vanlalramnghaka scored hat-tricks each in a commanding 6-2 victory over SAI in the quarter-finals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men’s National Football Championship at the RK Ashram Ground 1 on Saturday.Vanlalramnghaka opened the scoring in the third minute and completed his hat-trick with goals in the 51st and 53rd minutes. Lalrinfela Ralte struck in the sixth and 39th minutes before converting a lat…