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22 May

Plans to Develop World-Class Tourist Destinations in Mizoram Reviewed

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A State Level Consultative Workshop on “Developing Global Standard Tourist Destinations” was held at the Economics and Statistics Department Conference Hall, MINECO, Khatla, under the aegis of the Mizoram Tourism Department. The workshop was attended by Lalnghinglova Hmar, Minister for Tourism, Government of Mizoram. This workshop was organized to discuss the roadmap for Mizoram, in line with the Central Government's plan to establish at least one world-class tourist destination capable of competing globally in every State and Union Territory across India. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar stated that tourism has immense potential in Mizoram and can significantly contribute…

22 May

CEO Says Extensive Preparations in Full Swing for SIR Across Mizoram

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Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Garima Gupta informed that extensive preparations are underway across all districts in Mizoram for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls 2026. She said that enumeration forms have already been downloaded in all districts, making Mizoram the first among the 16 states undertaking SIR Phase-III to complete the downloading process. Printing of the forms has also begun and is expected to be completed on May 22. The CEO said that all existing voters, including those whose names already appear in the current electoral roll, will have to submit fresh enumeration forms. Booth Level Officers (BLOs)…

21 May

Lok Bhavan, Aizawl Marks Foundation Days of Four Indian States Under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

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Under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, (Retd), hosted a celebration to mark the Foundation Days of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Sikkim and Goa at the Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan in Aizawl on Wednesday. In his address, the Mizoram Governor spoke about the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the programmer is regularly observed at Lok Bhavan and Lok Niwas to promote national integration. The Governor noted that India is a land of immense diversity and that even a single state contains a wide variety…

19 May

Mizoram government approves revised ILP norms, starts intensive electoral roll update campaign

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The Mizoram government has approved a revised framework for the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system aimed at strengthening regulation and monitoring of non-residents entering the state, while simultaneously launching a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of upcoming elections. The decision to introduce new ILP norms was taken during a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl. The revised ILP framework is expected to streamline procedures related to permit issuance, monitoring and enforcement under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873. The ILP remains a mandatory travel document for non-tribal Indian citizens entering…

19 May

Khawzawl district strengthens waste management with inauguration of PWMU at Kawlkulha

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A new Plastic Waste Management Unit (PWMU) was inaugurated at Kawlkulha village in Mizoram by C Rosangliana in the presence of village council members, NGO representatives, and officials from the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). The inauguration programme was chaired by Khawzawl Sub-Divisional Officer of PHED Freddy Vanlalmuanawma, while TBC Lalthangzawna presented the technical report on the project. According to officials, the PWMU was established for the Khawzawl block under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) 2.0 fund and is intended to serve not only Kawlkulha village, which has around 850 households, but also nearby surrounding villages. The facility will continue…

18 May

Aizawl Hosts Key Meeting Between CM Lalduhoma and Union Minister Bambhaniya

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Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Sunday metNimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, who is currently on a visit to Mizoram, at his official residence in Aizawl. The Chief Minister welcomed the Union Minister to Mizoram and conveyed his best wishes for a pleasant stay in the state. During the meeting, he raised four important matters concerning Mizoram. The CM requested for enhanced allocation of rice under the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS) and sought permission to procure rice through Bharat Rice in cases where procurement under OMSS is not feasible. He also…

17 May

Intensifying Clashes in Myanmar’s Chin State Trigger Fresh Refugee Influx into Mizoram

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A fresh wave of refugees fleeing violence-hit Myanmar has entered the border areas of Mizoram, prompting local authorities and community organisations to prepare for a possible larger influx amid reports of renewed military operations in Myanmar’s western Chin state. According to police sources, at least 822 Myanmar nationals crossed into Zokhawthar village in Champhai district between Tuesday and Wednesday after fears grew over a possible advance by Myanmar junta troops towards areas bordering India. Officials said that 811 refugees entered through the Indo-Myanmar border trade point on Tuesday alone, while another 11 crossed over on Wednesday. These new arrivals add…

17 May

Mizoram Authorities Nab Two for Allegedly Sharing Obscene Material Online

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Mizoram Police have arrested two persons for allegedly uploading obscene content on YouTube. The channels had uploaded multiple videos containing sexually explicit content accessible to the public, including minors, an official statement said. Police said that upon receiving credible inputs regarding the publication of sexually obscene content on YouTube, the Cyber Crime Police Station initiated an investigation into the matter. The investigation revealed that two YouTube accounts were engaged in publishing multiple videos containing sexually explicit material narrated in Mizo language. The contents, which were publicly accessible, were found to be obscene in nature and capable of corrupting or adversely…

17 May

New Income Tax Act Explained at Public Awareness Programme in Aizawl

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Awareness Programme on the New Income Tax Act 2025 was successfully conducted at the Conference Hall of Taxation Department in Aizawl. The programme was attended by around 100 participants, including representatives from State and Central Government departments, educational institutions, businesses, banks, churches, NGOs, tax practitioners and officials of the Income Tax Department. The programme formed part of the larger awareness initiative launched by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Ministry of Finance, following the “Prarambh 2026” outreach programme held in Guwahati on May 7 by the Office of Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Northeast Region. Lalramsanga Sailo, Commissioner…

17 May

Mizoram CM Joins Celebrations at State Ginger Festival

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Chief Minister Lalduhoma attended the Ginger Festival organized by the local community at Samthang Community Hall in Champhai district of Mizoram. Speaking on the occasion, he stressed the need to gradually promote organic ginger cultivation and strengthen ginger processing and value addition in Mizoram. He said the government is making steady preparations in this direction. The Chief Minister said Mizoram ginger is of high quality, suitable for medicinal use, rich in essential oils and low in fiber. In view of its potential, the state government secured approval from the Ministry of DoNER for the “Mizoram Ginger USP – Sustainable Cultivation…