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11 Jun

Green Mizoram Day 2026 Promotes Community Participation in Tree Plantation Drive

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Thursday led the Green Mizoram Day 2026 plantation drive by planting a sapling of Herhse (Mesua ferrea), the state tree of Mizoram, at the Upper Lawn of Lok Bhavan in Aizawl. The plantation programme was organised as part of the state's annual Green Mizoram Day initiative, which promotes environmental conservation and encourages citizens to participate in large-scale tree plantation activities. Following the Governor's lead, officers and staff members of the Governor's Secretariat also planted saplings at the venue. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Singh praised Mizoram's annual mass plantation campaign and…

08 Jun

Mizoram Tightens Rules for Medical Liquor Permits

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has introduced a strict multi-stage verification process for issuing Red Cards, special permits that allow individuals to possess and consume liquor on medical grounds in the state. The new system, introduced by the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department, is aimed at ensuring that access to alcohol is limited to genuine medical cases while maintaining the state's regulatory framework on liquor consumption. Officials said applications for the Red Card were invited last week, but the department has not received any applications so far. Under the new procedure, individuals seeking the permit must first obtain a prescription from a…

04 Jun

CM Warns Refugee Burden on Mizoram May Grow Further

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said the continued influx of displaced people from Myanmar has become a burden on the state, while cautioning that more refugees may arrive in the coming months as instability persists in the neighbouring country. Speaking during a programme in Shillong, the Chief Minister said the prevailing geopolitical situation in Myanmar has led to a steady movement of people seeking safety across the border into Mizoram. “Due to the geopolitical condition there, we are getting many displaced people nowadays. It's likely that we will get more people seeking safety. This has become a burden for…

04 Jun

Money Laundering Investigation Targets Cross-Border Supari Network

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at multiple locations in Mizoram as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to an alleged cross-border areca nut smuggling network operating along the India-Myanmar border. Officials said raids were conducted at around nine locations connected to individuals suspected of playing key roles in the alleged racket. The searches focused on areas associated with the smuggling network in Champhai district, which shares an international border with Myanmar. According to the ED, the investigation relates to the alleged large-scale smuggling of Myanmar-origin areca nuts, commonly known as Burmese supari, into India…

01 Jun

Continuity ensured as Centre extends SEIAA and SEAC Mizoram tenure till 2026

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has extended the tenure of Mizoram's two key environmental regulatory bodies responsible for evaluating and approving development projects, ensuring that the environmental clearance process in the state continues without interruption. According to a notification issued by the ministry on May 31, the tenure of the chairman and members of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Mizoram, and the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Mizoram, has been extended from three years to three years and six months. The decision means that the existing members of both bodies will continue to…

30 May

Mizoram Opens First-Ever New Age Tech Skills Centre in Northeast

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram took a significant step towards strengthening technology-based education with the launch of the Northeast region's first New Age Tech Skills Centre at the Government Comprehensive Model School in Aizawl. The centre was inaugurated by Mizoram School Education Minister Vanlalthlana and is aimed at providing students with hands-on training in emerging technologies and industry-relevant technical skills. Officials said the facility has been established under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Bharat Forge Limited with technical support from SimuSoft Technologies in collaboration with the School Education Department. The centre is equipped to offer training in a range of advanced technologies,…

30 May

New Age Tech Skills Centre Opens in Aizawl, a First for the Northeast

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Mizoram's School Education Minister Dr. Vanlalthlana on Friday inaugurated the Northeast region’s first-ever “New Age Tech Skills Centre” at Government Comprehensive Model School, Model Veng, Aizawl. The centre has been established under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Bharat Forge Ltd., a globally renowned company in the field of forging and defence manufacturing. The project’s technical partner is SimuSoft Technologies, which has taken the lead in setting up the centre, providing training, and developing the curriculum. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the School Education Department, Government of Mizoram. The project originated from the CSR workshop organised…

29 May

Mizoram Congress Presses Government to Ease Fuel Burden on Consumers

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The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has urged the state government to suspend the imposed-on petrol and diesel, alleging that rising fuel prices are putting heavy pressure on the public. Addressing a press conference in Aizawl, MPCC treasurer Dr Lalmalsawma Nghaka said increasing global fuel prices triggered by tensions in West Asia have severely affected consumers across the country, including Mizoram. He stated that rising fuel prices have increased transportation costs and contributed to inflation in food items, essential commodities, delivery services and public transport. The Congress leader criticised both the BJP-led central government and the Zoram People's Movement government…

29 May

Union Minister Tokhan Sahu Arrives in Mizoram’s Champhai for Official Visit

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Union Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu visited Champhai district on Thursday. He was welcomed by heads of offices and leaders of various NGOs with a programme hosted by DC Office, Champhai at the Circuit House. Sahu expressed gratitude for having the pleasure of visiting a beautiful district like Champhai, and thanked the organizers for putting together such a wonderful programme with entertaining performers. He reiterated the concept of unity and fraternity amidst our diverse cultural palette and urged the attendees to embrace their cultural identity while forging friendships and brotherhoods with people from all over…

28 May

Mizoram Govt Observes ‘No Official Vehicle Day’ as Fuel Conservation Measure

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Mizoram observed 'No Official Vehicle Day' on Wednesday in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel among other austerity measures. In accordance with a government notification issued recently, the initiative kicked off with government employees commuting to their respective offices using public transportation, relying on city buses, line buses, and Mizoram State Transport (MST) buses. To facilitate a smooth commute for government staff, special transport schedules were arranged for the day. The fuel conservation drive comes as a direct response to the ongoing conflicts in West Asia, which have severely impacted the import and supply of fuel.…