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09 Jul

Ancient Skeletons Found in Mizoram Cave Scientifically Dated to AD 1729–1789

ParomitaMizoram

The Mizo Archaeological Society (MAS) has confirmed that ancient human skeletal remains recovered from Lamsial Puk, a cave near Farkawn village in Mizoram's Champhai district, date back to the 18th century following scientific Carbon-14 analysis. According to the society, a bone sample collected from one of the skeletons discovered inside the cave was sent to Beta Analytic Laboratory in Miami, Florida, for radiocarbon dating. The laboratory determined that the examined sample dates between AD 1729 and AD 1789, marking one of the first scientifically verified dates for human remains recovered from the historic cave. MAS clarified that the analysis was…

09 Jul

Scientists Discover Two Previously Unrecorded Bat Species in Mizoram During Biodiversity Survey

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Mizoram has become the site of a major zoological discovery with researchers recording two bat species in India for the first time, highlighting the state's significance as one of the country's richest yet least-explored biodiversity hotspots. The newly documented species are Glischropus bucephalus (Indo-Chinese thick-thumbed bat) and Myotis indochinensis (Indo-Chinese mouse-eared bat). Both were identified during field surveys conducted across Mizoram between 2023 and 2025. The findings have been published in the scientific journal Animal Taxonomy and Ecology by researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Shillong, in collaboration with scientists from other Indian institutions and the Hungarian Natural…

08 Jul

Chaltlang Tourist Lodge to Be Redeveloped into Premium Hotel Under PPP Model

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A concession agreement for the development of Chaltlang Tourist Lodge in Aizawl into a 4-star or higher category hotel was signed on Tuesday between the Mizoram Tourism Department and Hotel Polo Towers Ltd, Shillong.As per the agreement, the lodge will be developed on Design, Build, Finance, Maintain, Operate, Manage & Transfer (DBFMOMT) basis.The project was initiated by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in collaboration with the Planning and Programme Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram. As part of the initiative, the Government of Mizoram organised a Road Show in Kolkata on February 19, 2024 to promote the…

07 Jul

MoEFCC Designates NHM Mizoram University as Repository to Preserve India’s Biological Heritage

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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated the Natural History Museum (NHM), Mizoram University, Aizawl, as a Designated Repository under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.Based on the recommendation of the National Biodiversity Authority and after due examination of the proposal, the Central Government notified the institution as a Designated Repository on 19 June 2026. With this notification, NHM becomes India’s 21st Designated Repository, further strengthening the country’s biodiversity conservation and scientific infrastructure.Designated Repositories constitute an important component of India’s biodiversity governance framework by preserving authenticated biological specimens accessed under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.The…

07 Jul

Aizawl Set to Get Premium Hospitality Facility as Mizoram Signs PPP Deal with Hotel Polo Towers

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A Concession Agreement for the "Development of Chaltlang Tourist Lodge into a 4-Star or Higher Category Hotel at Aizawl, Mizoram on Design, Build, Finance, Maintain, Operate, Manage & Transfer (DBFMOMT) Basis" was signed today between the Tourism Department, Government of Mizoram, and M/s Hotel Polo Towers Ltd., Shillong, Meghalaya. The project was initiated by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in collaboration with the Planning & Programme Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram. As part of the initiative, the Government of Mizoram organised a Road Show in Kolkata on 19 February 2024 to promote the redevelopment of Chaltlang…

07 Jul

₹10 Lakh Facility to Boost Tung Farmers’ Livelihoods

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Rural Development and Administration Minister Prof. Lalnilawma on Tuesday visited the under-construction building for a tung processing centre at Saitual in his Tawi Assembly constituency, reaffirming the state government's commitment to improving the livelihoods of local farmers and artisans.The processing centre is being constructed through the Rural Development and Administration Department (RD&AD) at a cost of ₹10 lakh. The facility is expected to support tung growers by providing infrastructure for processing the produce, helping improve its value and market potential.During the visit, Prof. Lalnilawma said the Mizoram government attaches great importance to the welfare of people engaged in traditional…

06 Jul

MHIP praised for decades of social service and role in women’s rights in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.) has extended his greetings to the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP) on the occasion of its 52nd Foundation Day, praising the organisation for its longstanding contribution to women's empowerment, social welfare and the preservation of Mizo culture. In his message issued on Sunday, the Governor congratulated the members of MHIP and acknowledged the organisation's service since its establishment on July 6, 1974, under the motto "Service to Others." He said the voluntary organisation has grown into one of Mizoram's leading women's groups through its sustained efforts for the welfare of women and…

06 Jul

State pushes for bamboo-based industries and MSME office to drive industrial growth

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has urged the Centre to support the establishment of large-scale ginger processing units and promote the wider use of bamboo in key industries as part of its efforts to strengthen the state's economy and create more value from its natural resources. The proposals were placed before Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State Jitin Prasada during a meeting in New Delhi by Mizoram Commerce and Industries Minister F. Rodingliana, according to an official statement. During the meeting, Rodingliana sought central assistance for setting up large-scale ginger processing facilities and improving marketing infrastructure for…

04 Jul

Union Government Backs Mizoram’s Proposal for MSME Technology Centre, Says Official Statement

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The Union government has assured Mizoram of support for the establishment of an MSME technology centre in the state to strengthen skill development, entrepreneurship and industrial growth, an official statement said here on Friday.The assurance came during a meeting between Mizoram's Minister for Labour, Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Lalnghinglova Hmar and Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Jitan Ram Manjhi, in New Delhi.The two leaders discussed the setting up of the technology centre, with Manjhi assuring that the Ministry of MSME would extend necessary support once the state government completes the required proposals and formalities, the statement…

04 Jul

Over 46,000 Names Deleted During Mizoram Electoral Roll Revision, CEO Dismisses MZP Allegations

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Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Garima Gupta has rejected allegations that foreign nationals were included in the state's electoral rolls, stating that the recently concluded Special Intensive Revision (SIR) found no such irregularities. Speaking after the completion of the voter verification exercise, Gupta said the revision, conducted between May 20 and June 28, led to the complete digitisation of all enumeration forms and a thorough verification of electoral records. According to the CEO, more than 46,000 names were deleted from the electoral rolls during the exercise after due verification. Her remarks come in response to concerns raised by the Mizo…