Mizoram

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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16 May

Mizoram CM Backs Organic Ginger Push, Unveils ₹190 Crore Development Plan to Boost Farmers’ Income

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma today attended the Ginger Festival organised by the local community at Samthang Community Hall in Khawzawl district, where he stressed the need to promote organic ginger cultivation and strengthen ginger processing and value addition in the state.Addressing the programme, the Chief Minister said the government was steadily preparing to improve the ginger sector in Mizoram through sustainable farming and better processing infrastructure.He said Mizoram ginger is known for its high quality and is suitable for medicinal use because of its rich essential oil content and low fibre level. Highlighting its market potential, Lalduhoma said the state…

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16 May

Over 200 Youths’ Facial Data Collected Illegally in Assam, Two Held Under IT Act

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Police in Assam’s Cachar district have arrested two men from Mizoram for allegedly collecting facial biometric data from local residents without proper authorisation during a registration exercise conducted in Silchar. The incident has raised concerns over the handling and collection of sensitive biometric information, particularly from young people who reportedly took part in the exercise without fully understanding how their personal data would be used.According to police, the biometric registration drive was organised earlier this week at a marriage hall in Silchar. Local youths were reportedly invited to participate in facial recognition and biometric scanning sessions in exchange for small…

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16 May

“Union Minister Takes Stock of Mizoram’s Monsoon Preparedness”

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Lalnilawma, Minister for Disaster Management and Rehabilitation (DM&R), chaired a high-level coordination meeting in Aizawl on Friday to review preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season in Mizoram. The meeting focused on mitigating potential disasters and streamlining emergency response strategies across the state. While officials from the DM&R Department and the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Aizawl attended in person, Deputy Commissioners from all other districts participated via video conferencing as Chairmen of their respective District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA). During the session, Minister Lalnilawma expressed satisfaction with the proactive steps being taken to safeguard the public. "The government is fully prepared…

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16 May

“Union Minister Bambhaniya Highlights Centre’s Commitment to Northeast Development”

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Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya said the development of Northeastern states is a key priority for the Narendra Modi government, which remains fully committed to delivering infrastructure and social welfare schemes to the last person. During her visit to Khawzawl district in Mizoram, Bambhaniya said the central government is committed to inclusive development. She emphasized that the government's primary goal was to bring progress to every village, family, region, and citizen. During the tour, Bambhaniya inspected National Highway 6 and issued directives to NHIDCL officials regarding road construction and timely maintenance.…

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15 May

Two Held in Assam for Allegedly Collecting Biometrics Illegally

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Assam police arrested two residents of Mizoram for allegedly collecting facial biometric data from local residents in Cachar district in the name of an American multinational company without proper authorization. According to police, the duo allegedly organized camps for facial recognition and biometric registration of local youths at a marriage hall in Silchar town a few days ago. Police identified the two suspects as Vanlalrinchhana (33) and Raymond Vatha Chozah (34). According to police, both had been staying in Silchar for the past several months. “They collected facial recognition data and biometric impressions of more than 200 residents, mostly youths,…

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