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12 Mar

F. Rodingliana Says Mizoram Boosting Local Power Projects to Cut External Dependence

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government spent Rs 685.93 crore to purchase electricity from external sources during the current financial year, Power Minister F. Rodingliana informed the state Assembly on March 11. The minister shared the information while replying to a question raised by K. Lalawmdawna of the Mizo National Front (MNF) during the Assembly session. He said the state still depends heavily on power supply from outside because its internal generation remains limited. According to the minister, Mizoram generated only about 41 million units of electricity from its own sources between January and December 2026. The power was produced mainly through hydroelectric…

12 Mar

Paul L. Khuma Urges Cooperation for Clean Voter List in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A meeting was held today in Serchhip to discuss the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the district. The meeting was convened by Serchhip District Election Officer (DEO) Pu Paul L. Khuma, who is also the Deputy Commissioner of Serchhip district. The meeting took place at the DC Meeting Hall, where representatives of various political parties and leaders of different voluntary organisations were invited to take part in the discussion. The main purpose of the meeting was to explain the process and preparations for the Special Intensive Revision that will soon be conducted in Serchhip district.…

12 Mar

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma Links Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council Polls to Possibility of Tribal CM in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The outcome of the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will play an important role in deciding whether Tripura could have a tribal chief minister after the 2028 Assembly elections, TIPRA Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said on March 11. Debbarma made the statement while addressing a party rally at Killa in Gomati district. He said the results of the TTAADC elections would reflect the political strength of indigenous communities and could shape the future leadership of the state in the coming years.The election schedule for the TTAADC has not yet been…

12 Mar

Tripura Among Leading States in Fiscal Performance as NITI Aayog Publishes Fiscal Health Index Report

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura has been ranked among the leading states in the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2023–24, according to the second edition of the report released by the NITI Aayog. The report was formally released on March 11, 2026, in New Delhi by Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, in the presence of senior officials of the policy think tank. The Fiscal Health Index is a data-based assessment that evaluates the financial performance of Indian states. The report aims to help governments understand their fiscal position and improve financial management. It also serves as a benchmarking tool for policymakers to compare…

12 Mar

Frontier Highway Land Row: IAS Officer Himanshu Nigam Placed Under Suspension

riyaArunachal Pradesh

The Government of India has suspended IAS officer Himanshu Nigam with immediate effect over alleged irregularities and financial improprieties in the land acquisition process for the Lada–Sarli Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on November 17, 2025, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Nigam, a 2021-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre who was serving as the Deputy Commissioner of East Kameng at the time of the alleged irregularities. The allegations relate to the land acquisition process and payment of compensation for the Lada–Sarli Frontier…

12 Mar

Pradyot Debbarma Says TIPRA Motha Eyes Tribal CM for Tripura in 2028

riyaTripura

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, leader of the TIPRA Motha Party (TMP), stated that the results of the impending elections for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will be pivotal in determining whether a tribal chief minister will emerge from the 2028 Assembly elections. While the election schedule has not been released, the current council's term will conclude on April 20. Speaking at a rally in Killa, Debbarma emphasized that the council's election results could significantly impact the future leadership of Tripura. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Chief Minister Manik Saha of entering into a "secret…

12 Mar

From entrepreneurial vision to global impact: Malabar Chairman M.P. Ahammad honoured with Business Bhushan Award

Business BureauBusiness

M.P. Ahammad, Chairman of Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, recognising his inspiring entrepreneurial journey and his role in shaping the global jewellery retail industry.The award ceremony was held at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai and brought together leading policymakers, industry leaders and personalities from business and entertainment. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were present at the event along with Lokmat Chairman Vijay Darda, ministers, bureaucrats and other distinguished guests.Presented by the Lokmat Media Group, the awards celebrate…

11 Mar

VOL 8, ISSUE 06 – The Mileage

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11 Mar

Swiggy, HDFC Bank launch two new co-branded credit cards to boost lifestyle and travel rewards

Business BureauBusiness

Swiggy and HDFC Bank have expanded their co-branded credit card portfolio with the launch of two new variants — the Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card and the Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card — aimed at enhancing rewards across food delivery, quick commerce, lifestyle shopping, and travel spending. The new cards are designed to integrate seamlessly with consumers’ everyday spending patterns, offering enhanced cashback and lifestyle benefits across Swiggy and leading online platforms. Existing users of the Swiggy HDFC Bank Credit Card continue to receive cashback benefits across Swiggy and more than 30 online platforms including Cleartrip, Nykaa, Paytm…

11 Mar

Government Moves to Address Teacher Shortages, Expands Recruitment in Mizoram Schools

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government is preparing to make several upgraded schools fully operational from the 2026–27 academic session, School Education Minister Vanlalthlana informed the state Assembly on March 10. Responding to queries in the Assembly, the minister said the institutions that have been upgraded meet the required legal and eligibility conditions and are expected to begin functioning properly from the next academic year. The government is currently working on the necessary administrative and logistical arrangements to ensure that the schools can start operating smoothly. Vanlalthlana also referred to earlier developments in the state’s education sector. He said the previous government led…