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11 Sep

PM to Launch Sairang Station, New Express Trains on September 13

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The 51.38-kilometer-long Bairabi-Sairang railway line project is expected to transform Northeastern rail connectivity. The rail project will increase regional economic growth and connectivity even further. Mizoram railway project, opening of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line: On September 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to officially open the eagerly awaited Bairabi-Sairang railway line project in Mizoram. The Northeast's rail connectivity is expected to be altered by this 51.38-kilometer rail route. The railway project will increase regional economic growth and connectivity even more. Mizoram train connectivityPM Modi is anticipated to inaugurate three new express trains on Saturday while in Mizoram. Mizoram will…

11 Sep

Sairang and Delhi will be connected by Mizoram’s first Rajdhani Express, which PM Modi will inaugurate

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off Mizoram’s first Rajdhani Express on September 13, connecting Sairang station in Aizawl with Anand Vihar station in Delhi. The move marks a historic milestone, bringing the state’s capital onto India’s national railway map. According to an official notification from the Northeast Frontier Railway, weekly services of the 20-coach train will commence from September 19. Covering a distance of 2,510 km, the journey will take approximately 43 hours and 25 minutes at an average speed of 57.81 km/h, with 21 scheduled stops at key stations including Guwahati, New Cooch Behar, New Jalpaiguri,…

10 Sep

Mizoram intends to increase regional connectivity by establishing a helicopter service between Aizawl and Churachandpur

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has announced plans to launch a helicopter service between Aizawl and Churachandpur in Manipur, a move aimed at improving connectivity and easing travel for people in the region. Chief Minister Lalduhoma revealed the plan during a meeting with leaders of the Hmar Students’ Association (HSA) from Mizoram, Assam, and Manipur on Monday. Speaking at the meeting, Lalduhoma said that apart from the helicopter service, the state government also intends to construct a Mizoram House in Churachandpur. This facility, he explained, will serve as a home for Mizos visiting the area and as a symbol of closer ties…

09 Sep

The CM of Mizoram commends the Catholic Church for influencing social welfare and education in the Northeast

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has praised the Roman Catholic Church for its decades-long contribution to education, healthcare, and social service, calling it a vital institution in the progress of Mizoram and the wider Northeast. Speaking at a gathering of the North East Catholic community in New Delhi, the chief minister said the church has consistently stood by the underprivileged and worked for their upliftment. “The Catholic Church has been more than a religious institution; it has been a pillar of education and social change for our people,” Lalduhoma remarked. He pointed out the contributions of Zoram Entu Pawl, a Catholic…

05 Sep

Mizoram BJP reorganizes Morcha leadership to increase support at the local level

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mizoram has announced a major reshuffle of its morcha leadership in an effort to expand its organizational strength and intensify grassroots engagement ahead of future electoral battles. State BJP president and MLA K Beichhua formally declared the new appointments on September 4 after receiving approval from the party’s national president JP Nadda. The appointments, party leaders say, are designed to bring fresh energy into the party’s state units and ensure stronger coordination with local communities. According to the announcement, Helena Lalsawmkimi has been appointed president of the State Mahila Morcha, giving a renewed push…

04 Sep

In Lawngtlai, Mizoram, Assam Rifles seize weapons and intensify their anti-trafficking campaign

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Assam Rifles apprehended a suspect and seized arms and ammunition in Chamdur P village of Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district. The operation, carried out on September 2 following specific intelligence inputs, reflects the sustained efforts of security forces to check the flow of arms in the sensitive border region. According to officials, troops launched an area domination patrol in the village and intercepted a suspect. Upon a thorough search, security personnel recovered one .22 air carbine, one .22 single-barrel miniature rifle of foreign make, two .22 magazines, and ten live rounds of .22 ammunition. The suspect, along with the seized items,…

03 Sep

Mizoram introduces FOCUS 2.0 for climate-resilient agriculture with Rs 380 crore in IFAD support

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Governing Council of the Society for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Mizoram (SCRAM) to review the implementation roadmap of FOCUS 2.0, the state’s flagship initiative for climate-resilient agriculture. The meeting was held at the Planning & Programme Implementation Department Conference Hall. Following the successful completion of FOCUS 1.0, the state government has launched FOCUS 2.0 under the Handholding Scheme. The programme is planned as a six-year initiative, implemented through convergence among state departments, with the Planning & Programme Implementation Department serving as the nodal agency. The State Finance Department…

02 Sep

Ten new mobile forensic vehicles are being used by Mizoram to improve criminal investigation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram has taken a major step towards strengthening scientific crime investigation with the inauguration of 10 state-of-the-art Mobile Forensic Vehicles (MFVs) on Monday. Home Minister K. Sapdanga launched the vehicles at the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Aizawl, highlighting their role in bringing advanced forensic technology directly to crime scenes. Sanctioned by the Government of India in August 2025 at a cost of ₹4.818 crore, the MFVs are fully equipped with modern forensic tools designed to support the implementation of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The law, effective nationwide since July 1, 2024, mandates forensic certification…

01 Sep

Mizoram begins a four-month campaign to combat drug smuggling across international borders

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

The Mizoram government has announced the launch of a four-month-long operation to tackle cross-border drug trafficking from neighbouring Myanmar. The intensified crackdown, beginning September 1 and continuing until December 31, reflects growing concern over the rising tide of narcotics entering the state through its porous international border. The operation will bring together the state police, excise and narcotics department, the Assam Rifles, and volunteers from the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the state’s largest and most influential civil society group. Officials say the initiative aims not only to intercept drug consignments but also to engage border communities in the fight against…

30 Aug

Road rage in Aizawl gets violent; one person is shot and taken into custody, and the victim is safe

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A late-night quarrel between two motorists in Aizawl’s Bawngkawn area escalated into a shocking act of violence on Friday night, leaving a 21-year-old man with a gunshot injury. Police have since arrested the accused, who now faces an attempted murder charge. According to the Bawngkawn Police Station, the incident occurred around 9:40 pm near the busy Bawngkawn junction, when two vehicles nearly collided. What began as a heated argument quickly spiralled out of control. In a sudden escalation, 44-year-old Rochhingpuia, son of Haitinsanga of Bawngkawn Shalom Veng and originally from Champhai Kanan Veng, allegedly pulled out a .32 calibre Victor…