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16 Jan

DoNER Secretary Appreciates Mizoram’s New Ginger Processing Unit, Highlights Farmer Support

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma, on Thursday held a meeting with Chanchal Kumar, Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, during the latter’s official visit to the state. The meeting took place at the Chief Minister’s office in Aizawl and focused on a range of development initiatives being implemented in Mizoram with support from the Ministry of DoNER. The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of ongoing projects and raised concerns over several proposals that are still awaiting approval. During the discussion, Lalduhoma requested early resolution of pending projects of the Mizoram…

16 Jan

Mizoram Sets Ambitious Goal to Emerge as Key Rubber Producer

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

According to Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Mizoram is working hard to become one of the nation's leading producers of rubber.He stated that rubber is one of the most promising crops through which Mizoram can establish a strong identity. The state government launched the Chief Minister's Rubber Mission in 2024 with the goal of transforming Mizoram into a major rubber-producing region. He was speaking at a training program on scientific rubber cultivation, harvesting techniques, post-harvest handling, and pest management at Vanapa Hall, Aizawl.In order to ensure a well-thought-out and methodical approach, the mission was developed following extensive talks with the Rubber Board…

14 Jan

CM Lalduhoma Announces Assured Price Support for Ginger as Mizoram Earns ‘Ginger Capital’ Tag

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government will begin the direct procurement of ginger and dry broomsticks from farmers starting February 2 under its flagship Bana Kaih handholding scheme. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Lalduhoma while inaugurating a ginger processing unit at Sairang, about 21 kilometres from Aizawl.Speaking at the event, Lalduhoma said the new step is aimed at giving assured income to farmers by removing middlemen and ensuring fair prices for their produce. He said agriculture has always been the backbone of Mizoram, but for many years the state did not get wider recognition for any particular crop.The chief minister said…

13 Jan

Inherited ₹139.57 Crore Debt: Lalduhoma Says Mizoram Repaying Dues in Phases

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on January 12 said that his government has repaid committed liabilities worth Rs 63.11 crore within two years of assuming office in December 2023. He said the remaining dues would be cleared step by step in the coming years.The chief minister made the statement while addressing a programme at the office of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM). He said that when the present government took charge, Mizoram was burdened with liabilities amounting to Rs 139.57 crore, which had accumulated during previous governments. “Out of the total Rs 139.57 crore inherited by us, we have already repaid…

13 Jan

Centre Grants Mizoram Waiver on Dues for Vacated Assam Rifles Facilities

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

According to Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, the Central government has canceled the state government's obligation to pay Rs 5.23 crore for abandoned Assam Rifles facilities. The depreciated cost of the structures and infrastructure in Aizawl that the Assam Rifles had abandoned was the amount that the Mizoram government was obligated to pay. The decreased worth of infrastructure and buildings after taking wear and tear over time into account is referred to as depreciated cost. According to Lalduhoma, he asked Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nitiyanand Rai in May of last year to waive the amount, and the Center…

13 Jan

Tuberculosis Deaths in Mizoram Hit Six-Year High

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

According to official data issued under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) of the National Health Mission, Mizoram recorded up to 145 tuberculosis-related deaths in 2025, the highest number in the previous six years. 2,275 individuals, including 911 women, had a TB diagnosis throughout the year. Although there was a little decrease from the 2,291 instances reported in 2024, the number of deaths from TB cases continued to rise in 2025, with 375 cases found in private facilities and 1,900 cases found at government health facilities.Since 2020, when 31 deaths were reported, the number of TB-related mortality in the State…

12 Jan

Sixth Session of Ninth Mizoram Assembly from Feb 17 as ZPM Govt Prepares for Budget Exercise

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Budget Session of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly will begin on February 17, officials confirmed on Monday, January 12. The upcoming session is expected to focus on financial planning and other key legislative matters for the state.Officials said that the full schedule of the session, including the date on which the Budget for the 2026–27 financial year will be presented, has not yet been finalised. The detailed programme will be decided by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Assembly in its upcoming meeting.Additional Secretary of the Assembly Secretariat, Lalthangmawia, said the BAC, which is chaired by Speaker Lalbiakzama, is…

09 Jan

Rail Connectivity Boosts Visitor Flow as 22,000 ILPs Issued at Mizoram’s Sairang Station

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

More than 22,000 Inner Line Permits (ILPs) have been issued to visitors at Mizoram’s Sairang railway station since the inauguration of the Bairabi–Sairang railway line in September last year, officials said. The Inner Line Permit is a mandatory document for Indian citizens seeking entry into protected areas such as Mizoram. The system operates under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873, which was notified during British rule in 1875. According to an official stationed at the ILP counter at Sairang railway station, a total of 20,914 permits were issued between September 13, 2025, and December 31, 2025, following the launch…

09 Jan

Rail Connectivity Drives Visitor Influx as ILP Issuance Crosses 22,000 at Sairang Station

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

More than 22,000 Inner Line Permits (ILPs) have been issued to visitors arriving at Sairang railway station in Mizoram since the start of train services on the new rail line, officials said. The ILP system has been in steady use ever since the Bairabi-Sairang railway line was inaugurated in September last year, opening direct rail access to the state capital area for the first time. According to police officials stationed at the ILP counter, the permits are being issued daily to tourists, traders and migrant workers entering the state by train. An officer posted at the station said that between…

09 Jan

Governor of Mizoram felicitates PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar recipient Esther Hnamte

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte has been awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025, India's highest civilian honor for children. She was recognized by Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh at Lok Bhavan, Aizawl. Singh praised her achievement as a source of pride for Mizoram and India, urging her to pursue further excellence. The award, given by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, celebrates exceptional accomplishments of children aged 5 to 18 in seven categories, with 20 recipients from 18 States and Union Territories this year. Hnamte received her honor in the Art & Culture category from President Droupadi…