Mizoram launches bus services to Churachandpur amid Manipur strife
Mizoram-Manipur Inter-State Bus Service To Begin Operations From October 1
AIZAWL, Sep 29: Mizoram PWD Minister Pu Vanlalhlana on Tuesday flagged off two 21-seater buses, launching an inter-state bus service between Sairang near Aizawl and Lamka in Manipur. The service, operated by VK Tawna Travels, will commence regular operations from October 1. The buses will run daily between Sairang and Lamka, covering around 360 km... The post Mizoram-Manipur Inter-State Bus Service To Begin Operations From October 1 first appeared on Northeast Today .
Centre sanctions Rs 1,200 crore to 10 states under PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday handed over financial sanction letters worth more than Rs 1,200 crore to agriculture ministers of 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). The disbursement included Rs 290 crore for West Bengal, Rs 198 crore for Haryana, Rs 181 crore for Chhattisgarh, Rs 154 crore for Arunachal Pradesh, Rs 114 crore for Bihar, Rs 104 crore for Karnataka, Rs 75 crore for Mizoram, Rs 64 crore for Himachal Pradesh, Rs 58 crore for Jharkhand and Rs 43 crore for Punjab. Chairing a meeting attended by Agriculture Ministers and senior officials from various states, Chouhan said the Union Government was not only limiting itself to policy formulation, but also ensuring timely availability of resources to states so that implementation of schemes could begin on the ground without delay. Highlighting the countrys agricultural performance, Chouhan said that since 2015, the agriculture growth rate has increased from 3 per cent to 4.5 per cent. The average annual increase in foodgrain production has also more than doubled, rising from around 40 lakh tonnes earlier to 84 lakh tonnes per year. He further noted that in just two years, from 2023-24 to 2025-26, rabi foodgrain production recorded an unprecedented increase of 205 lakh tonnes. Announcing a new mechanism to further strengthen cooperative federalism, Chouhan said that, on the lines of weekly reviews conducted at the Centre, regular monthly virtual review meetings with states would now be held to continuously assess progress. At the state level, a strong State Agriculture Team will be constituted by bringing together the Agriculture Minister, Agriculture Secretary, state agricultural universities, ICAR institutions, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ATMA and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Monthly meetings will also be held at the district level. Emphasising the need to protect soil health and the environment, Chouhan called for a nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan from October 22 to November 30 this year. Scientists and all key stakeholders will actively participate in the campaign. Based on Soil Health Cards, the campaign will promote balanced use of fertilisers to protect soil fertility and beneficial insects. He also called for large-scale promotion of pulse cultivation in rice fallow areas of eastern India, particularly in Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal, after the paddy harvest. As part of preparations for the current rabi season, Chouhan stressed that recommendations on crops and improved seeds should be based on soil moisture and water availability. Stating that the availability of seeds and fertilisers in the country is adequate, Chouhan directed states to take strict legal action against fake fertilisers, spurious seeds and sub-standard pesticides. Chouhan said the government is pursuing a multi-dimensional strategy to ensure that farmers receive fair and remunerative prices for their produce. The strategy includes strengthening post-harvest management, scientific warehousing and marketing systems. He said that 100 per cent assured government procurement of tur, urad and masoor at MSP would be undertaken, with arrangements for payment within 48 hours. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision, he said India would also leverage the new market opportunities emerging from international Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to connect Indian agricultural products, fruits, vegetables and foodgrains with global markets. This, he said, would help farmers secure better returns for their produce and enable India to emerge as a major food basket for the world.
Mizoram: Three-year drug action plan launched, Tlangmawi declared first drug-free village
Aizawl: Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh on Monday launched the State Action Plan to Combat Drug Menace 2026-2029, as the state stepped up efforts to tackle drug trafficking and substance abuse. At the same programme, Home Minister K. Sapdanga declared Tlangmawi village in Khawzawl district Mizorams first drug-free village and handed over the [] The post Mizoram: Three-year drug action plan launched, Tlangmawi declared first drug-free village appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Weather today September 29: IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam and the northeast states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura for September 29. A deep depression over the Andaman Sea is crossing into Myanmar and moving towards the northeast Bay of Bengal.
Lalduhoma seeks roadmap to make Mizoram major silk hub
Mizoram launches action plan to combat drug menace
Mizoram HSSLC Examination 2027 To Be Held In February-March; Applications Open October 5
Aizawl, Sep 28: The Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) has announced that the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) Examination 2027 for Arts, Science and Commerce streams will be conducted during February-March 2027. According to the examination notice, the detailed schedule will be announced separately. The online application process will begin on October 5,... The post Mizoram HSSLC Examination 2027 To Be Held In February-March; Applications Open October 5 first appeared on Northeast Today .
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Reviews Sericulture Sector, Calls For Major Push To Boost Silk Production
Aizawl, Sep 28: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday chaired a review meeting of the Sericulture Department at the CM Conference Hall, stressing the need to further develop the states sericulture sector and tap its potential to become a major silk-producing state. The meeting, attended by Sericulture Minister Lalthansanga and senior officials, reviewed key programmes,... The post Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Reviews Sericulture Sector, Calls For Major Push To Boost Silk Production first appeared on Northeast Today .
Mizoram PSC Exam Schedule 2026 Released - Check Post-Wise Exam Dates at mpsc.mizoram.gov.in
Mizoram PSC Exam Date 2026-27 announced. Soil Conservation Ranger exam is scheduled for 13-15 October 2026. Check post-wise exam dates, vacancies and official schedule.
GAD Mizoram State Information Commissioner Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
GAD Mizoram has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 01 State Information Commissioner posts. The offline application process will be conducted form 28-09-2026 to 12-10-2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, gad.mizoram.gov.in.
GANGTOK, Sep 28: Sikkims Muay Thai contingent secured 11 medals, including three gold, three silver and five bronze, at the Northeast Regional Muay Thai Championship 2026 held in Mizoram. The medal-winning performance saw Bhumika Rai (52 kg), Neha Gurung (65 kg) and Sawan Subba (57 kg) clinch gold medals. Priyanshu Pradhan (57 kg), Tanchok Subba... The post Sikkim Muay Thai Association Creates History With 11 Medals At Northeast Regional Muay Thai Championship 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .
Mizoram conducts 360 anti-drug activities under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Sep 27 (IANS) As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), Mizoram has conducted 360 anti-drug awareness activities across all 11 districts in three phases, reaching 1,48,805 people, officials said on Sunday. Mizoram and neighbouring Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast because of their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and their proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions. Six districts of Mizoram and five districts of Manipur share around 910 km of unfenced international border with Myanmar. During a review meeting in Aizawl, Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerments Secretary Sudhansh Pant commended Mizorams efforts in drug demand reduction, noting that the state had ranked first in India in July this year. He urged the state to sustain its efforts and emphasised the importance of prevention, awareness, treatment, rehabilitation and supply reduction. Pant also appreciated Mizorams three-tier Drug Demand Reduction Committee mechanism and initiatives such as the Narcotics Anonymous booklet, Standard Operating Procedure and accreditation of Drug Rehabilitation Centres, and encouraged the State to share these initiatives with the Ministry for possible replication at the national level. According to an official of the Social Welfare Department of Mizoram government, State, District and Block-level Drug Demand Reduction Committees have been established for coordination and monitoring. Under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), Mizoram has 10 Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts, District De-addiction Centres in six districts, two Outreach and Drop-in Centres, five District Treatment Facilities, and Addiction Treatment Facilities at Aizawl and Champhai District Hospitals. The States Hulhliap initiative, launched in June 2025 for short-term care, recovery and rehabilitation of persons affected by substance abuse, has so far admitted 2,255 persons and conducted 20-day detoxification, medical treatment and psycho-spiritual counselling camps. A follow-up Narcotics Anonymous Awareness Programme, conducted jointly with the Presbyterian Church and Mizoram Drug Users Forum, has also reached church leaders, youth, families and recovering drug users. In the area of senior citizens, the State Senior Citizens Home provides residential care, healthcare and psychosocial support. Under the State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSrC), 613 free cataract surgeries, 475 health screenings and 181 dementia screenings were conducted during 2025-26. Another round of activities is being implemented during 2026-27. Under Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), geriatric caregiver training and other programmes for senior citizens are also being implemented.
HM Amit Shah likely to visit Mizoram on Oct 5
Ethnic violence hit tourism in Manipur, tourist inflow declined drastically: CM
Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 27 (IANS) Tourist inflow in Manipur has declined drastically due to the ethnic violence in the state, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Sunday. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and the Chief Minister on Sunday jointly attended the observance of World Tourism Day 2026 on the theme Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism at Sangai Ethnic Park at Moirang Khunou in Bishnupur district. Addressing the gathering, Khemchand Singh noted that before the 2023 ethnic violence that hit the state of Manipur, around 1.75 lakh tourists visited the state, which was higher than the number of tourists visiting Mizoram at that time. However, in the present scenario, the number of tourists visiting Mizoram has crossed 8 lakh, resulting in an increase in revenue generated by the neighbouring state, while the tourist inflow in Manipur has drastically decreased due to the ethnic hostilities in the state, he noted. Khemchand Singh maintained that in a peaceful small state like Sikkim, the inflow of tourists is more than 17 lakh in a year and attributed the increase to the stable law and order situation. He noted that tourists would not visit Manipur in the absence of a peaceful environment. The tourism sector, which is expected to generate substantial revenue for the state, has witnessed a decline due to the prevailing law and order situation, he pointed out. Khemchand Singh added that the government alone cannot bring peace in the state and that it requires the collective efforts of all stakeholders. He further added that beautification of tourist spots alone is not enough. There is a need to improve the overall tourism itinerary and facilities to a standard that would be acceptable to foreign tourists visiting Manipur, the Chief Minister observed. Governor Bhalla stated that the true strength of Manipur tourism goes beyond its landscapes and monuments; it lies in the people and communities. The real tourism lies in our distinctive way of life and separate tradition for welcoming guests. The theme for this years World Tourism Day is particularly relevant at a time when technology transforms how people discover, experience, and share destinations, he said. For Manipur, this represents tremendous possibilities, the Governor said, adding that the government is actively promoting homestays, empowering local families to convert their homes into tourist accommodations, thereby ensuring that tourism revenue reaches the grassroots. Tourism Minister Khuraijam Loken Singh stated that the tourism sector contributes significantly to generating revenue for the state. He added that when the state takes an initiative to generate revenue, no one should cause any hindrance to its functioning, as this would slow down the development process in the state. He further stated that without unity among the 36 different communities residing in Manipur, there can be no peace and development. Thanga Assembly Constituency MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh stated that the future of tourism in Manipur must be community-centred and all elements of the communities should have opportunities to participate in the tourism value chain. He added that young entrepreneurs must be encouraged to build tourism solutions based on local needs. During the programme, the Governor officially launched the Manipur Tech Innovation Foundation (MTIF) Portal, while the Chief Minister relaunched the revamped Explore Manipur Re-Imagining Tourism Portal. The Governor presented Re-Imagining Manipur Hackathon awards to the winners, while the Chief Minister presented awards to the bikers who participated in a bike rally held in the early hours of the day as part of the observation. The state government announced during the programme that NorthEast United Football Club will bring the Indian Super League (ISL) to Manipur for the first time, with an ISL match scheduled to be held in the state on November 24. The programme also featured cultural dance performances and songs. Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh, the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police, senior officials and locals attended the event.
Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: Over
Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police seize drugs worth 17.89 crore in Champhai, highlighting ongoing battle against narcotics trafficking. Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: Over 17 Crore Worth of Narcotics Seized
Amla, Moringa drive rural empowerment, nutrition push: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, highlighted the growing economic and nutritional significance of Amla and Moringa, underscoring how traditional produce is creating new livelihoods while strengthening the fight against malnutrition. Amla, long valued in Indian households for pickles, murabba, juice and as a key ingredient in Chyawanprash during winters, is now opening fresh avenues for farmers and women entrepreneurs, he said. The deep-rooted connection between Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh and Amla has been further strengthened through the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. Nearly 100 local units in the district are engaged in Amla processing, with self-help groups of women playing a central role, PM Modi told citizens through his popular programme. One such group, the 'Savitri Phule Self Help Group' in Devgarh Kamasi village, produces Amla candy, murabba and juice, he said, and further informed, expanded market access has significantly raised the income of its members. Similarly, the Vindhyavasini Self Help Group makes Amla pickle and digestive powder. These women received processing machinery, access to loans and opportunities to participate in local trade fairs, resulting in a marked rise in their earnings. The Prime Minister stressed that every region of India possesses unique fruits, traditional arts or special skills. The ODOP campaign aims to take these beyond local markets to other parts of the country and even global markets. This, he said, reinforces the Vocal for Local movement and supports the goal of a self-reliant India. He urged citizens to keep the spirit of Vocal for Local alive during the upcoming festive season. On the nutrition front, September has been marked by multiple efforts to combat malnutrition, PM Modi said. In Chhattisgarh, he informed, the 'Har Ghar Munga' campaign is encouraging families to include nutritious Moringa (locally called Munga) in their daily diet. Gujarat has organised 'Vangi Spardha', a competition featuring dishes made from millets and other local nutritious ingredients, drawing participation from over two lakh people, PM Modi shared the information. Maharashtra is witnessing growing local involvement in similar nutrition-focused drives, while Mizoram has launched a collective campaign for the care and maintenance of Poshan Vatikas (nutrition gardens), he said. These initiatives, the Prime Minister noted, complement the digital strengthening of Anganwadi centres, which now have nearly nine crore beneficiaries registered, enabling better care for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers. He called for sustained efforts to make the country completely free from malnutrition by promoting affordable, locally grown superfoods such as Amla and Moringa.
Consumers brace for 3-day bank strike; certain banks open on Sunday
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda (BoB), Punjab National Bank (PNB) and several other public sector banks are open on Sunday (September 27), giving customers an opportunity to complete their banking work before a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to September 30. The special Sunday opening applies to public sector banks (PSBs) and regional rural banks (RRBs), following a direction aimed at ensuring the availability of regular banking services ahead of the proposed strike. Customers who need to visit a branch for important banking work can therefore use the additional working day, subject to the operational arrangements and staffing at individual branches. The decision to open PSBs and RRBs on Sunday was taken following a meeting held on September 21 between officials from the Finance Ministry, public sector banks, regional rural banks, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and NABARD. The move assumes significance as September 26 and 27 fall on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. With the proposed bank strike scheduled immediately after the weekend, customers could otherwise have faced several consecutive days with limited access to physical branch services. The Sunday opening has consequently been planned to provide an additional opportunity to complete important banking transactions before the strike. Among the public sector banks operating today are State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, Indian Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank. The arrangement also covers 28 regional rural banks across the country. These include Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank, Assam Gramin Bank, Bihar Gramin Bank, Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank, Gujarat Gramin Bank, Haryana Gramin Bank, Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank, Jharkhand Gramin Bank, Karnataka Grameena Bank, Kerala Grameena Bank, Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank, Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Manipur Rural Bank, Meghalaya Rural Bank, Mizoram Rural Bank, Nagaland Rural Bank, Odisha Grameen Bank, Puducherry Grama Bank, Punjab Gramin Bank, Rajasthan Gramin Bank, Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Telangana Grameena Bank, Tripura Gramin Bank, Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, Uttarakhand Gramin Bank and West Bengal Gramin Bank. However, the Sunday opening arrangement does not automatically extend to private sector banks. The special Sunday banking arrangement comes ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and other bank unions from September 28 to September 30.
Mizoram Home Minister meets family of soldier killed in Kolasib road-rage incident
Kolasib: Mizoram Home Minister K. Sapdanga on Saturday visited the parents of Zakaria Lalhriattluanga, a soldier of the Assam Regiment who was allegedly killed in a road-rage incident while returning home on leave on September 20, official sources said. The Minister offered condolences to the bereaved family at the victims house in New Builum village [] The post Mizoram Home Minister meets family of soldier killed in Kolasib road-rage incident appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Smuggled Areca Nuts, Poppy Seeds Worth Nearly
Aizawl, Sep 26: Security forces in Mizorams Champhai district have seized smuggled areca nuts and poppy seeds valued at nearly 18 crore during a joint operation. Acting on intelligence inputs, a coordinated team comprising Assam Rifles, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, district police, and the Customs Preventive Force carried out a search in the Ruantlang... The post Smuggled Areca Nuts, Poppy Seeds Worth Nearly 18 Crore Seized In Mizoram first appeared on Northeast Today .
Mizoram: MZP adopts resolutions seeking strict ILP enforcement, boundary protection
Aizawl: Mizorams influential student body, the Mizoram Zirlai Pawl (MZP), has called for greater protection of state boundaries, stricter enforcement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system and safeguards for provisions governing marriage and inheritance of property, a leader said on Friday. During its general assembly held in Darlawn in Aizawl district on Thursday, the [] The post Mizoram: MZP adopts resolutions seeking strict ILP enforcement, boundary protection appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Rs 18 Crore Smuggled Goods Seized In Mizoram
Security forces in Mizoram's Champhai district have seized smuggled areca nuts and poppy seeds worth approximately Rs 18 crore. The operation, conducted by a joint team including Assam Rifles and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, led to the recovery of over 1.25 lakh kg of areca nuts and 25,440 kg of poppy seeds. The seized consignments have been handed over for further investigation.
Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh by six months
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Imphal, Sep 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, for another six months in most parts of Manipur, several districts of Nagaland, and certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday. According to three separate notifications issued by the MHA, the further extension of the special law would be effective from October 1. The AFSPA, which gives armed forces operating in the notified disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest, and open fire if they deem it necessary for the maintenance of public order, was extended on Thursday for six more months in the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the 13 police stations of five districts Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. Of the total 16 districts in Manipur, these five districts are located in the Imphal Valley region. Manipur has been devastated by the ethnic violence between the majority Meitei and the minority Kuki-Zo-Hmar tribals since May 3, 2023. After the prolonged ethnic violence, which claimed over 260 lives since May 2023, Manipur came under Presidents rule on February 13, 2025, four days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who was heading the second BJP-led government, resigned on February 9. The Presidents Rule was withdrawn after Yumnam Khemchand Singh took over as the Chief Minister on February 4 this year. Officials in Imphal said that the MHA notification was issued after the review of the law and order situation in the state,in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the AFSPA, 1958. Another MHA notification said that the AFSPA has been extended in nine districts of Nagaland -- Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phekm, Peren and Meluri and 21 police stations in five other districts Kohima, Mokokchung, Longleng, Wokha and Zunheboto - with these areas declared 'disturbed areas for a period of six months. Another MHA notification said that the AFSPA has also been extended in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district of the state, bordering Assam, and declared these areas as a disturbed area for a period of six months with effect from October 1. The law and order situations of the areas of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, where the AFSPA has been extended, were also reviewed by the government. Many organisations in Manipur, including the Manipuri Students Federation (MSF), the Nupi Khunai-Yairipok, and the Meira Paibis, and other Northeastern states have been off and on agitating, demanding withdrawal of the AFSPA from their states. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier said that the MHA has lifted the AFSPA from many parts of his state. The AFSPA was originally imposed across Assam in 1990, during a peak in insurgent activities led by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Since then, it has been renewed every six months, with periodic reviews leading to the gradual exclusion of certain areas based on the prevailing security situation. With significant improvement in the security situation, the AFSPA was lifted from Tripura in 2015, Meghalaya in 2018, and Mizoram in the 1980s.
Mizoram civil society organisation lifts border trade embargo with Rakhine & Chin states
Three-day Pluck and Pay Festival begins in Mizoram to promote eco-tourism
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Sep 23 (IANS) The three-day Pluck and Pay Festival began in Mizorams Khawzawl district on Wednesday, showcasing the states pristine environment, forests and natural resources while promoting eco-tourism and sustainable use of its rich biodiversity. The three-day Pluck and Pay Festival was organised for the first time in Mizoram jointly by the Tourism Department and the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Khawzawl. Speaking on the occasion, Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said that the natural beauty of Mizoram, its clean environment, forests and natural resources are among the major attractions for tourists. He expressed his appreciation for the organisation of the Pluck and Pay Festival as an initiative to showcase the natural beauty and agricultural wealth of the State. The minister also lauded the decision to organise the festival without the use of single-use plastic and stated that efforts would be made to promote similar green festivals in future. Lalnghinglova Hmar encouraged tourists from outside Mizoram to visit the festival while emphasising that people living within the state should first appreciate, preserve and take pride in the beautiful and important places in their own land. He said that the people of Mizoram can become ambassadors of the state by visiting and promoting its natural beauty. The Minister also expressed his gratitude to the people of Chawngtlai and Tualte for their active participation and efforts, and extended his best wishes for the successful conduct of the festival. Khawzawl Deputy Commissioner Pu K. Vanlalthiana stated that the organisation of the Pluck and Pay Festival at Tualte and Chawngtlai marks a significant milestone for the development of Khawzawl District. He invited visitors to enjoy the three-day festival by witnessing the hard work of local farmers and purchasing their fresh produce. Additional Director, Horticulture Department C. Zosangliana spoke about the initiatives undertaken by the Department to promote fruit and vegetable cultivation in Tualte and Chawngtlai. He stated that the Horticulture Department began promoting tomato cultivation in Tualte around 2019. More than 200 households have since taken up tomato cultivation as a livelihood. To date, they have produced more than one lakh quintals of tomatoes and generated an income of over Rs 14 crore. He also informed that during 2025-2026, 151 households in Tualte were selected for passion fruit cultivation under the MIDH Scheme, and the initiative is currently progressing. In Chawngtlai, around 10 households began cultivating passion fruit as early as 1995. Despite facing various challenges over the years, cultivation has since been revived, and the number of growers has steadily increased. Tomato cultivation in Chawngtlai began on a more organised scale around 2020, and more than 120 households are currently engaged in tomato cultivation as a livelihood. To date, more than 8,000 quintals of tomatoes have been sold, generating an income of over Rs 40 crore. Chawngtlai is currently among the major tomato-producing areas in Mizoram, and its intensive agricultural activities serve as an example for other villages. During the three-day Pluck and Pay Festival at Chawngtlai and Tualte, visitors to the festival will have the opportunity to visit the farms of local farmers in the host villages, where they can pick and purchase a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Several stalls showcasing agricultural produce and products made by local artisans have also been set up. Various traditional Mizo sports and recreational activities have also been organised for visitors. A concert featuring several popular Mizo artistes will also be held in the evening.
From strawberry fields to global honour: Mizoram grower named among FAOs 100 women heroes
BJP appoints new state in-charges; Nitin Nabin congratulates appointees
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Mizoram: Six people arrested, two minors detained in connection with killing of Assam Regiment jawan
A police official said the victim, Zakaria Lalhriattluanga, who was serving in the Assam Regiment of the Army and was posted in Jammu and Kashmir, was returning to his native New Builum village on leave.
The three-day programme brings together traditional Mizo music and dance, local cuisine, handicrafts, cultural performances, Mizo recreational games and visits to historical and tourist sites, offering visitors a more complete experience of the region. The objective is to connect the agricultural landscape with the cultural landscape that gives it meaning.
Mizoram launches farm-based pluck and pay festival
The event has been conceived to put communities at the heart of the States tourism economy, Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar says
Mizoram launches farm-based pluck and pay festival
The event has been conceived to put communities at the heart of the States tourism economy, Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar says
Smriti Irani appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, Vinod Tawde to look after UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and union territories. The appointments, detailed in an official press release issued from the partys central office, take effect immediately. According to the circular, the party has assigned organisational responsibilities covering nearly all states and UTs. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chhattisgarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh and Dr Bhola Singh as co-in-charge for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde has been appointed state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Dr Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal will serve as state in-charge for both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges include Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments feature Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge, Ram Madhav as state in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, Harish Dwivedi as state in-charge for Bihar and Karnataka, and Dr Satish Poonia as state in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named state in-charge for Assam, while Dr Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Meanwhile, BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list also covers smaller states and UTs: Jay Prakash (Andaman and Nicobar), Dr Devesh Kumar (Arunachal Pradesh), Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe (Delhi), Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar (Goa), Tarun Chugh (Gujarat), Shrikant Sharma (Himachal Pradesh), Gajendra Patel (Jharkhand), Prof M Nagaraja (Kerala), Rajkumar Bhatia (Ladakh), George Kurian (Lakshadweep), Dr Rajdeep Roy (Manipur), Kanad Purkayastha (Meghalaya), Dr Bhagwat Karad (Mizoram), Anil Antony (Nagaland and Goa Sah Prabhari), D Purandeswari (Odisha), K Surendran (Puducherry), Raju Bista (Sikkim) and Mriganka Deb Barman (Tripura). Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities under the partys organisational restructuring. The circular has been issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries for information and necessary action. The appointments aim to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Five Meghalaya, Mizoram towns record India
Guwahati: Tura, Nongstoin and Dawki in Meghalaya are among five Indian locations that recorded the lowest annual average concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the World Health Organizations (WHO) latest Ambient Air Quality Database. The other two locations are Lunglei and Kolasib in Mizoram, making all five locations listed among Indias lowest PM2.5 readings [] The post Five Meghalaya, Mizoram towns record Indias lowest PM2.5 levels appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Army Man, Returning Home On Vacation, Beaten To Death In Mizoram Road Rage
29-year-old Zakaria Lalhriattluanga was travelling with his friend in a truck from the airport to his village in New Builum.
Mizoram Road Rage Horror: 29-Year-Old Army Man Beaten To Death, 8 Held
A 29-year-old Army soldier was allegedly beaten to death in Mizoram following a road rage incident. The soldier, posted in Jammu and Kashmir and home on leave, was travelling from Lengpui Airport towards Kolasib when the incident occurred. Eight people have been arrested in connection with the case, including two minors who have been sent to a juvenile home. The Mizoram government has ordered a probe into the soldiers death.
6 sent to judicial custody over killing of soldier in Mizoram
BJP legislator strikes a different note in anti-UCC Mizoram
K. Hrahmo, who represents the Palak constituency, says the Uniform Civil Code could offer greater legal protection to Mizo women married to non-tribal men
Mizoram needs NITI Aayogs support to realise development vision: CM Lalduhoma
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Sep 21 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday said that the state would continue to need the support and cooperation of NITI Aayog to translate its development vision into reality. The Chief Minister met NITI Aayog Member Dr Joram Aniya at his office in Aizawl on Monday, a senior official of the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said. During the meeting, the Chief Minister and the NITI Aayog member discussed various important issues concerning the development of Mizoram. Welcoming Dr Aniya to Mizoram, Lalduhoma expressed pleasure over his visit and wished him a pleasant stay in the state. The Chief Minister also expressed appreciation for the importance accorded by NITI Aayog to the issues raised by Mizoram and sought continued support and cooperation from the policy think tank for the state's development. Dr Aniya assured the Chief Minister that NITI Aayog would continue to work closely with Mizoram in all initiatives aimed at accelerating the state's development. The meeting also discussed ways to attract more tourists to Mizoram, effective utilisation of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) after its completion, strengthening ginger processing and value addition, and expanding Atal Tinkering Labs to more schools across Mizoram. The KMMTTP is aimed at eventually connecting Mizoram with Paletwa and Sittwe Port in Myanmar, providing an alternative multimodal connectivity route for the landlocked Northeastern state. Dr Aniya is currently in Aizawl to attend the NITI Aayog Regional Workshop on the Northeastern Region. Mizoram was declared the Ginger Capital of India by NITI Aayog in 2025 in recognition of its large-scale ginger production and growing contribution to the sector. The focus on ginger processing and value addition assumes significance as the state government seeks to strengthen the agricultural sector and create greater economic opportunities through the processing and marketing of locally produced agricultural commodities. Meanwhile, NITI Aayog Member Dr Aniya had earlier visited Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and other Northeastern states, where she held a series of meetings with Governors and Chief Ministers and discussed various development-related issues concerning the states. The discussions with the state leaderships focused on development priorities and ways to accelerate economic and social progress in the Northeastern region.
Implement UCC in Mizoram to safeguard Mizo women: Hrahmo
Army Man Beaten To Death In Mizoram Road Rage Incident
Eight people, including two minors, held after Assam Regiment soldier allegedly assaulted near Bualpui village.
FMR or RMR facilitates regulated cross-border movement along India-Myanmar border
Digital Desk | Kohima, Sep 21 (IANS) The Free Movement Regime (FMR) or Regulated Movement Regime (RMR) facility allows eligible residents of villages located within 10 km of the India-Myanmar border on either side to undertake regulated cross-border movement, officials said on Monday. A defence spokesman said that the scale of legitimate movement facilitated under the FMR/RMR also underscores that the mechanism is not intended to prevent people-to-people contact, but to regulate such movement in accordance with the prescribed conditions. According to official records, 16,428 Border Passes have been issued so far, indicating that regulated cross-border movement continues to be facilitated for eligible people who meet the prescribed requirements, the spokesman said. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in 2024 announced that the Free Movement Regime (FMR), which earlier allowed people residing along the India-Myanmar border to travel 16 km into each other's territory without a passport and visa, would be scrapped soon. Instead, the MHA decided to replace the FMR with a new scheme to issue a pass to the border residents of both India and Myanmar living within 10 km on either side of the frontier to regulate cross-border movements. The Nagaland and Mizoram governments and a large number of political parties and civil societies in the two Northeastern states have been strongly opposing both border fencing and the scrapping of the FMR. Four Northeastern states -- Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram -- share a 1,643-km unfenced border with Myanmar. The MHA had earlier decided to erect fencing on the entire porous border, known for the smuggling of arms, ammunition, narcotics, illegal cross-border movement and various other contrabands, at a cost of Rs 31,000 crore. The defence spokesman, in a statement, said that a section of the media recently alleged that the Assam Rifles stopped the Naga Students Federation (NSF) delegation from travelling to Myanmar at Avangkhu in Meluri district of Nagaland, without seeking clarification from the competent authorities and understanding the policies on the subject matter. It is hereby clarified by the Assam Rifles that the movement of the delegation of the NSF towards Myanmar was stopped in the absence of the requisite authorisation required for crossing the international border and not on account of its identity or the stated purpose of its visit, as being reported by the media outlet or claimed by NSF, the statement said. It said that eight persons arrived at the designated crossing point in three vehicles on September 19. The delegates, according to the statement, expressed their intention to cross the Indo-Myanmar Border towards Tsera in Myanmar. On being asked for the documents essentially required for an authorised cross-border movement, the delegation was unable to produce a valid Border Pass or Permission issued by the competent authority, the statement said. The issue, therefore, is that of regulatory compliance rather than denial of cultural or people-to-people contact. Unfortunately, social media and media platforms are being used by posting public statements and messaging to portray the incident as an attack on the Naga identity and turn a specific border - regulation issue into a wider community - versus - security - force narrative, it said. It is reiterated that the cross-border movement is subject to the prescribed conditions laid down in the policy on the subject. The prevailing regulated movement framework provides for cross-border movement through designated points subject to prescribed eligibility and documentation. The delegation of NSF had travelled from Kohima, the state capital and therefore was not legally authorised to claim automatic entitlement to cross-border movement, merely based on its proposed cultural-exchange programme or reference letters, the statement pointed out. The statement said: A reference letter or recommendation from a civil organisation is not a valid document that constitutes permission to cross an international boundary.
Tragic Electrocution Claims Lives of Three Workers in Mizoram Highway Project
Three workers, including a 16-year-old, died from electrocution during a highway expansion in Mizoram. Investigations are underway. Tragic Electrocution Claims Lives of Three Workers in Mizoram Highway Project
3 labourers electrocuted, 3 injured during highway work in Mizoram
Mizoram Governor Highlights Engineering Opportunities in Northeast India
Mizorams Governor VK Singh emphasizes engineering innovation in Northeast India during a summit in New Delhi. Mizoram Governor Highlights Engineering Opportunities in Northeast India
Indias technological future rests with its engineers, says Mizoram guv
Indian Engineers Urged to Embrace Interdisciplinary Thinking for Future Success
Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh emphasizes the need for Indian engineers to adopt interdisciplinary approaches to drive future innovation. Indian Engineers Urged to Embrace Interdisciplinary Thinking for Future Success
Methamphetamine tablets and heroin worth Rs 3.68 crores seized in Mizoram and Manipur; 5 arrested
Digital Desk | Aizawl/Imphal, Sep 20 (IANS) Security forces in Mizoram and Manipur seized methamphetamine tablets and heroin worth over Rs 3.68 crore and arrested five drug peddlers, officials said on Sunday. A defence spokesman said that acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding illegal transportation of narcotic substances, Assam Rifles launched a joint operation with Mizoram Police T-Junction areas of Mimbung-Kawlbem-Ngopa in Saitual District. During the operation, the joint team apprehended a drug peddler. Further search of the individual led to recovery of 2.285 kg of the methamphetamine tablets, valued at approximately Rs 1.83 crore. The apprehended individual along with the recovered contraband were taken by Ngopa Police station for further investigation and necessary legal action under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985. In another operation, based on credible intelligence regarding transhipment of narcotics at Iron Gate in bordering Zokhawthar, troops of Assam Rifles in coordination with Mizoram Police launched a targeted operation in the area under the Champhai district, a hot spot of illegal drug trade from Myanmar. During the operation, the joint team intercepted a drug smuggler at Iron Gate, and on thorough search recovered 28 grams of heroin, a highly dangerous narcotic substance with an estimated value of Rs 5.6 lakh. The individual was subsequently arrested. The seized contraband and the apprehended individual were subsequently handed over to Zokhawthar Police Station for further investigation and requisite legal proceedings under the NDPS act. This seizure reflects Assam Rifles continued resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks and ensure the safety and security of the border population in Mizoram. The successful operation highlights the operational effectiveness, vigilance and intelligence-based approach of Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police in combating the trafficking of narcotic substances and maintaining security in the region, an official statement said. According to the statement, the force remains steadfast in its commitment towards ensuring peace, security and stability in the Northeast. In Manipur, a combined team of state Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Assam Rifles in Senapati district arrested two drug peddlers, both natives of Assams Goalpara District and recovered methamphetamine tablets weighing 2.3 kg contained in ten packets. The value of the drugs estimated to be Rs 1.80 crore. The arrested drug smugglers were identified as Rohim Ali (23) and Anowar Hussiain Laskar (48). Following further investigation, one of their accomplices, Md Nawaz Khan, a resident Mayai Leikai in Imphal, was also arrested. A Bolero vehicle, cash amount of Rs 5,000 also recovered from them. Mizoram and Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast because of their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and their proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions. Six districts of Mizoram and five districts of Manipur share around 910 km of unfenced international border with Myanmar.
Indias young engineers must cross academic boundaries: Mizoram Governor
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Calling on the next generation of engineers to embrace interdisciplinary thinking, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh has said Indias future technological leadership would depend on engineers who can work across traditional academic and professional boundaries. Addressing the 18th IEI Industry Excellence Summit & Awards 2026 here, organised by the Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI), the Governor highlighted the crucial role engineering has played in India's development and urged young professionals to build on that legacy. The summit was held under the theme, Engineering Indias Global Footprint: Technology, Talent and Trust. General Singh said Indias engineering accomplishments span a wide range of sectors, including dams, steel plants, highways, metro networks, renewable energy systems, telecommunications, the space programme, indigenous defence manufacturing and digital public infrastructure. He stressed that while India has already achieved significant milestones, the responsibility of shaping the countrys next phase of growth rests with todays engineering talent. According to the Governor, the boundaries separating engineering disciplines are rapidly disappearing. He noted that civil engineers increasingly need expertise in technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS), sensors, artificial intelligence and climate modelling, while mechanical engineers are being drawn into robotics and advanced manufacturing. Similarly, electrical engineers are working on energy storage and smart-grid technologies, and software engineers are increasingly involved with hardware systems, cybersecurity and physical infrastructure. He said engineering graduates must move beyond narrowly defined specialisations and develop the ability to collaborate across disciplines, experiment with new ideas and create practical solutions to real-world challenges. He also advocated stronger emphasis on design thinking, field exposure, interdisciplinary projects and prototyping within engineering education. Highlighting Indias capacity to build infrastructure at scale, General Singh said equal attention must now be given to maintaining and sustaining existing assets. He pointed to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a major engineering success story, saying that while it is commonly viewed as a fintech innovation, it is underpinned by sophisticated engineering involving interoperability, distributed systems, cybersecurity, real-time processing and large-scale digital infrastructure. The Governor also cited Indias space programme as an example of engineering excellence achieved despite resource and technology constraints.
Assam dominate NE Badminton Championship
Shillong, Sep 19: Assam dominated the Yonex Sunrise North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026, winning five of the 10 individual titles at the JN Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. Mizoram and Manipur claimed two titles each, while Arunachal Pradesh won one. Assam had earlier swept all four team titles in the mens, womens, U-19 []
SSB seizes over 325 kg ganja in Arunachal Pradesh, one arrested
Digital Desk | Kolkata/Itanagar, Sep 20 (IANS) The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), in a coordinated operation with the Arunachal Pradesh Police, seized nearly 325.5 kg of cannabis (Ganja) from the West Kameng district of the state on Friday. The operation was carried out by troops of the 61 Battalion SSB, Bhairabkhunda. One person has been arrested in this connection. The seizure comes weeks after the Assam Police seized over 307 kg of ganja near the state's border with Arunachal Pradesh. According to officials, Arunachal Pradesh has now turned into a major producer of narcotics like Opium and Cannabis (Ganja). This illicit cultivation takes place in remote parts of the state. Cultivators and traffickers believe that the terrain and difficult landscape will leave their operations undetected. However, security agencies have launched a drive to prevent the production and trafficking of narcotics. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has also directed all agencies to remain alert towards the movement of narcotics through states in northeastern India that are close to the infamous Golden Triangle. This is part of the Government's drive against narcotics as part of its Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The state government in Arunachal Pradesh has also launched a crackdown on the cultivation of illegal drugs. The state has so far destroyed 18.587 acres of illegal poppy (opium) and 64.59 acres of cannabis cultivation in the state, Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta said recently. Such operations are crucial to prevent the consumption of narcotics in the strategic border state as well as their transportation elsewhere. This illegal activity is related to crime and even insurgency. There is evidence that insurgent groups promote such trade for profit. It is also a way of recruiting the youth from such states by engaging them in this trade, an official said. Central Armed Police Forces and paramilitary forces like the SSB and Assam Rifles are now assisting local authorities in states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura to tackle the menace of narcotics. There is better coordination between the state police and central forces now. Intelligence networks have been created, and there are regular crackdowns on the trafficking of narcotics. Thousands of kg of narcotics - both cultivated locally and smuggled from across the border have been seized over the last few months. This action will continue, the official said. Groups involved in the racket are also being identified, and members are being apprehended during the operations.
Arakan Army detains 7 over vandalism in Mizoram border village
Mizoram to homestays, hotels: Report foreign guests under new law
Ministry of Rural Development to begin DDUGKY 2.0 training batches in Oct
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Ministry of Rural Development will roll out Deen Dayal UpadhyayaGrameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUGKY) 2.0 training batches across most states and union territories (UTs) from October 2026, an official statement said on Saturday. As many as 1,164 batches enrolling 34,920 rural youth will start training in October, against a sanctioned target of 3,57,112 rural youth to be trained by December 31, 2027, in these 14 jurisdictions. The statement from the Ministry of Rural Development said preparedness for the commencement of training batches was reviewed with 14 States and UTs in the first phase. Preparedness was evaluated at Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Puducherry, Karnataka, Telangana and Bihar. As per the DDU-GKY 2.0 portal, allocation of 5.6 lakh targets towards more than 1,200 projects has been done by 24 states or UTs. Other states are in the advanced stages of target allocation. Review meetings in phases will expedite the processes of batch commencement. The Ministry emphasised that that scheme is in a crucial phase and called upon implementing States/UTs to accelerate the allocation of targets to Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) and to commence batches as per envisaged timelines. DDU-GKY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for poor rural youth providing placement-linked skill training. The duration of the training varies from 3 months to 12 months. The meeting reviewed the preparedness of states/UTs for implementation of DDU-GKY 2.0. The targets have been allocated to all the 31 participating states or UTs for a 2-year period 2026-28. States or UTs are supposed to ensure allocation of targets to PIAs for commencement of training latest by October 31, 2026. Over 5 lakh targets have already been allocated to PIAs for mobilisation of eligible rural youths, the statement noted.
Northeast India sees heavier one-day rainfall, longer dry spells: 52-year study
Guwahati: Northeast India is experiencing both heavier single-day rainfall and longer dry spells, according to a new study that examined weather patterns across the region from 1971 to 2022. The study covers Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Titled Evolution of Climate Extremes Over the Indian Subcontinent Using a Revised CEI, [] The post Northeast India sees heavier one-day rainfall, longer dry spells: 52-year study appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Delhi-based group seeks probe into torching of MTP post in Mizoram
Mizoram Speaker to lead Indian delegation session on AI at Commonwealth meet in South Africa
The conference is deliberating upon issues related to strengthening parliamentary systems and promoting equitable development among Commonwealth countries, according to an official release.
Mizoram Universitys research scholars discover new montane toad species at Phawngpui National Park
Mizoram youth group suspends trade with Rakhine, Chin states
Over 55% Jammu Kashmir Students Fall Short Of Grade-Level Skills
SRINAGAR : Jammu and Kashmir has emerged among the weaker-performing regions in foundational learning outcomes, with fewer than 45 percent of students demonstrating grade-level skills in one or more subjects, according to official documents. The documents available with the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO)show that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Meghalaya, Mizoram, Puducherry and Andhra []
Drugs worth over Rs 40 crore seized in Tripura; one arrested
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 16 (IANS) In a major narcotics haul, the Tripura Police have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 40 crore and arrested a drug peddler on Wednesday. Informing about the drug seizure, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, in a post on his X, said, A major breakthrough in our fight against drugs ! In a significant operation, North Tripura Police under Panisagar Police Station seized 50 kg of Yaba tablets valued at approx. 40 crore, a major blow to the illicit drug network. This success reflects the unwavering commitment of our police and security forces to protect our youth and society from the menace of drugs and strengthens our mission towards a Nasha Mukt Tripura, said CM Saha, who also holds the home portfolio. Police said that the seized drugs were suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar, and through Mizoram, the narcotics entered Tripura to be smuggled to neighbouring Bangladesh. Tripura shares a 109 km interstate border with Mizoram, and the 856 km international border with Bangladesh. The methamphetamine tablets, also known as Yaba or party tablets, contain a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine and are misused as high-dosage drugs in Bangladesh and neighbouring countries, besides India. The drugs were banned in India. Various types of cough syrups containing codeine phosphate are also commonly misused and illegally smuggled into Bangladesh. Mizoram and Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast due to their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions. Six districts of Mizoram and five districts of Manipur share around 910 km of unfenced international border with Myanmar. CM Saha had earlier said that his government follows a zero-tolerance policy towards the drug menace. Law enforcement agencies must take all-out measures to curb drug-related activities, he had said. The Chief Minister also said that the state government has decided to set up drug de-addiction centres in all eight districts of Tripura, with Rs 20 crore earmarked for each centre. He said the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has already sanctioned Rs 198 crore to set up a special drug de-addiction centre at Bishramganj in Sepahijala district.
Arunachal Governor launches youth campaign against drug abuse
Digital Desk | Itanagar, Sep 16 (IANS) As part of a sustained campaign against the growing menace of drug abuse in Arunachal Pradesh and other Northeastern states, a series of colourful awareness programmes are often being held across the border state, which shares a 520-km-long unfenced border with Myanmar. A Lok Bhavan official said on Tuesday that as part of his sustained campaign against the growing menace of substance abuse in Arunachal Pradesh, state Governor Lieutenmant General K.T. Parnaik (Retired) initiated declamation and painting competitions under the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan'. The declamation and painting competitions were held at the Lok Bhavan in Itanagar on Tuesday. The initiative sought to engage young minds in raising awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and inspire them to become active partners in building a drug-free society, the official said. According to the official, through creative expression and informed dialogue, the programme reinforced the message that the fight against drugs requires collective commitment and youth-led action. The Governor interacted with the participants and commended them for their confidence, clarity of thought and commitment to a cause that is of critical importance to society. He expressed his appreciation for the high standard of the declamation competition, noting that the participants articulated their views with conviction, maturity and a deep sense of social responsibility. The Governor said that such platforms not only nurture public speaking skills but also encourage young minds to think critically about issues affecting their communities. In all, 31 participants from higher educational institutions across the state, including Arunachal Pradesh University, Pasighat; Dera Natung College, Itanagar; Binni Yanga Government Women's College, Jote; Jarbom Gamlin Law College, Jote; Dorjee Khandu Government College, Tawang; NERIST, Nirjuli; Arunadaya University, Itanagar; Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai; Apex Professional University, Pasighat; IGTAMSU, Ziro; and Don Bosco College, Itanagar, participated in the declamation competition. In addition, 35 students from various schools in the state capital Itanagar participated in the painting competition. The competitions provided the participants with a platform to express their views and creativity on the dangers of drug abuse and the need for greater awareness among young people. Mizoram and Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast due to their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions.
Union sports minister visits Mizoram, reviews sports needs
Tension flares on Mizorams river border after trade dispute with Myanmar group turns violent
Mizoram PSC Peon Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Mizoram Public Service Commission (Mizoram PSC) Recruitment 2026 for 3 posts of Peon. Candidates with 8th Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 13-10-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Mizoram PSC official website mpsc.mizoram.gov.in.
MPSC Lower Division Clerk Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 4 Lower Division Clerk (LDC) posts. The online application process will be conducted up to 12 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
Worlds biggest family? The story of Mizorams Ziona Chana who headed the family
Mizoram yields two new-to-science frog species, one hiding in plain sight
Duttaphrynus phawngpui and Ingerana aizawl named after Mizorams highest peak and its capital; one species was long mistaken for a widespread frog
Assam: Narcotics worth Rs 14 crore seized in two separate operations in Cachar
Cachar police seized narcotics valued at approximately fourteen crore rupees on Sunday. Two separate operations led to the apprehension of two alleged drug peddlers. Police recovered 2.2 kilograms of heroin from a truck originating in Mizoram. Additionally, ten thousand Yaba tablets were seized from another individual in Gumrah Bazar. Legal actions have been initiated following these significant drug seizures.
Bairabi-Sairang rail line transforms Mizoram connectivity
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In a significant operation, authorities in Mizoram seized drugs worth 6.35 crore rupees and arrested three suspects linked to drug trafficking. Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: 6.35 Crore Rupees Worth of Methamphetamine and Heroin Seized, Three Arrested
Tragic Landslide in Mizoram Claims Life of 13-Year-Old Boy Amid Heavy Rainfall
A landslide in Kolasib, Mizoram, caused by heavy rains, resulted in the tragic death of a 13-year-old boy and damaged several homes. Tragic Landslide in Mizoram Claims Life of 13-Year-Old Boy Amid Heavy Rainfall
Methamphetamine tablets and heroin seized in Mizoram, 3 arrested
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Sep 12 (IANS) The Assam Rifles, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, have seized methamphetamine tablets and heroin worth a total of Rs 6.35 crore in two separate operations in Mizoram and arrested three alleged drug peddlers, officials said on Saturday. A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles, in a swift and intelligence-led joint operation with the Seling Naka Party of the Aizawl District Executive Force (DEF) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), launched an operation in the Seling area on Friday night. During the operation, the joint team intercepted two vehicles and recovered 6.991 kg of methamphetamine tablets, valued at approximately Rs 5.59 crore. Two alleged drug peddlers were also apprehended. The arrested individuals and the seized contraband were handed over to the NCB for further investigation and necessary legal action under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The successful joint operation highlighted the close coordination, vigilance and intelligence-sharing among the Assam Rifles, NCB and Mizoram Police in effectively countering drug trafficking and other illicit activities in the state, the spokesman said. In another operation, based on credible intelligence regarding the transshipment of narcotics at Lungvar in Khawzawl district, Assam Rifles troops, in coordination with the state Excise and Narcotics Department, launched an operation in the area, conducted a search of a suspected individual, and recovered 382.03 grams of heroin, valued at approximately Rs 76.40 lakh. The seized contraband and the individual were subsequently handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department office in Champhai for further investigation and necessary legal proceedings. The seizure reflected the Assam Rifles' continued resolve to dismantle drug-trafficking networks and ensure the safety and security of the border population in Mizoram, the statement said. Mizoram and Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast due to their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions. Police said the drugs were smuggled from Myanmar, whose Chin State shares an over 500-km-long border with Mizoram's Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual, and Serchhip districts.
Assam Rifles seize Rs 5.59 crore meth tablets, arrest two in Mizoram
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Gujarat, UP, MP, Mizoram achieve 100 pc HPV vaccination coverage
Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved 100-per cent coverage of their respective identified target populations under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign, while Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Assam have crossed 90-per cent coverage, the Union health ministry said on Friday. Karnataka has achieved more than 85-per cent coverage, while Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Kerala, Telangana Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tripura and Mizoram Hold First Official Meeting to Resolve Long-Standing Border Dispute
Tripura and Mizoram convene to address their border dispute, forming study committees to assess contentious areas. Tripura and Mizoram Hold First Official Meeting to Resolve Long-Standing Border Dispute
Tripura, Mizoram hold first official-level talks to resolve boundary dispute
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 11 (IANS) Tripura and Mizoram held their first round of official-level talks here on Thursday to find an amicable solution to their long-standing inter-state boundary dispute, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday. Saha said he had earlier taken the initiative to revive the dialogue with Mizoram to resolve the long-pending boundary dispute through mutual discussions. He said that during the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong on June 4, he discussed the inter-state boundary issue with his Mizoram counterpart Lalduhoma. I proposed that an official-level meeting should be held first to discuss the issue, following which the two Chief Ministers could hold talks to resolve the inter-state boundary dispute. Chief Minister Lalduhoma readily agreed to the proposal, Saha said. An official said the first official-level meeting was held here on Thursday, during which it was decided to constitute two study committees to examine the inter-state boundary issues and related problems on the ground. The study committees will examine the inter-state boundary and related issues at the ground level and submit their reports. The next round of official-level talks will be held after the reports are received, the official said. Tripura Home Secretary Abhishek Singh and his Mizoram counterpart Vanlalmawia led their respective delegations at the meeting. Tripura, which is surrounded by Bangladesh on its southern, western, and northern sides, has a 53-km-long border with Assam and a 109-km-long border with Mizoram. The border dispute between Tripura and Mizoram has remained unresolved for many years. Tensions often surface whenever either state undertakes development or construction work in disputed areas, with the other state raising objections. In one such incident, unidentified assailants in May last year hurled moderate-intensity explosives at an under-construction tourism building at Phuldungsei village in North Tripura district, causing substantial damage to the structure. The project was being implemented under the Centres flagship Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Union Tourism Ministry. Following the blast, police officials from both Tripura and Mizoram visited the mountainous border village to assess the situation and maintain peace. Soon after the incident, Tripura Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury met senior district officials, and it was decided to reconstruct the building. Residents living on both sides of the inter-state border have long maintained that Phuldungsei village falls within the territorial claims of both Tripura and Mizoram, making it one of the disputed stretches between the two states. Following the incident, both Tripura and Mizoram deployed additional security personnel in the area, while authorities closely monitored the situation to prevent any further escalation. Tripura subsequently took up the matter with Mizoram through official channels. Over the years, the administrations of North Tripura district and Mizorams Mamit district, along with officials of the Survey of India, have held several rounds of discussions to resolve the disputed patches along the inter-state boundary. Mizoram-based civil society groups and student organisations have, on several occasions, opposed construction activities undertaken by the Tripura government in areas they describe as disputed inter-state border stretches.
Nagaland CM Rio and Dy CM Patton meet HM Amit Shah, discuss state affairs
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Kohima, Sep 11 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed various issues concerning the state, officials said. After the meeting, the Chief Minister, in a post on X, said: We met the Home Minister Shah to request his intervention and support in fast-tracking Nagalands developmental aspirations. Grateful for his continued guidance and support towards Nagalands progress and development, Rio said. Taking to social media platform X, Deputy CM Patton wrote: Met with Honble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji today in New Delhi, along with Honble Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio. We had a meaningful discussion on matters concerning Nagaland, including the states development priorities and the welfare and aspirations of our people. Grateful to the Honble Union Home Minister for his time and continued attention towards Nagaland. Meanwhile, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly last week unanimously adopted a government resolution urging the Centre to urgently review and withdraw the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime currently applicable to the state and restore the earlier relaxation. During the 9th session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly unanimously accepted a resolution urging the Central government to urgently review and withdraw the PAP regime presently applicable to Nagaland and restore the relaxation that had earlier been in operation. The resolution, moved by Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton, who also holds the Home and Border Affairs portfolios, and unanimously adopted by the House, highlighted Nagalands peaceful environment and its growing potential for tourism, culture, investment, entrepreneurship and international engagement. The House noted that tourism, along with the service and creative sectors, has emerged as an important source of employment and livelihood, particularly for the youth. The Assembly also noted that civil society organisations, tribal bodies, tourism stakeholders, entrepreneurs and other sections of Naga society have repeatedly expressed their desire for the withdrawal or relaxation of the PAP regime. The PAP, imposed in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958, regulates and restricts the entry of foreign nationals into designated areas.
A paper authored by two Indian Army veterans, Lieutenant General DS Hooda (Retd) and Lieutenant Colonel Pavithran Rajan (Retd), has been extensively cited in an international study on hybrid warfare co-funded by NATO, in what former Chief of Army Staff and Mizoram Governor General VK Singh (Retd) described as a landmark achievement for Indian strategic thought.
Tripura, Mizoram Hold First Talks to Resolve Long-Standing Boundary Dispute
Phuldungsei, a remote village in the hills along the inter-state border, is the point of dispute, with both states claiming it as part of their territory. The two states share a boundary of around 109 km.
HPV vaccination drive crosses 8 mn doses as India targets cervical cancer
Seven months after the national campaign was launched, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved 100 per cent vaccination coverage
Mizoram PSC Junior Grade Departmental Exam Result 2026 - Check Result at mpsc.mizoram.gov.in
Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has declared the Result of the Departmental Examination for Jr. Grade of MES (AE-SDO) under the Power & Electricity Department (P&ED), June-2026 session, on 10th September 2026. Get the direct result link, official source, important dates, and step-by-step instructions to check your result on the official MPSC Mizoram website, mpsc.mizoram.gov.in.
Tripura and Mizoram to form teams for detailed border assessment
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Mizoram: Drugs, contraband worth Rs 14.77 crore seized; 5 Myanmar nationals among 6 held
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Sep 10 (IANS) The Mizoram Police, in a series of operations, have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets, heroin and other contraband worth Rs 14.77 crore and arrested six drug peddlers, including five Myanmar nationals, officials said on Thursday. A senior police official said that a special team of police conducted random checks at Kualmawi in the Keifang area of Saitual district and recovered and seized 12.746 kg of methamphetamine tablets, with an estimated value of approximately Rs 10.20 crore. The drugs were recovered from the possession of Chinzalian (26) and Thiankhatmuanga (27), both residents of Rangoon in Myanmar. In another operation, a Mizoram Police team, while conducting random checking at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Police Checkgate, recovered and seized 994 grams of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 79.52 lakh from the possession of a passenger travelling in a Maxi cab. The accused was identified as Hrang Thawm Hnim (39), a resident of Sathmuhzung in neighbouring Myanmar. In the third operation, a police team in Champhai district, while on duty at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Police Checkgate, recovered and seized 141 grams of heroin with an approximate local market value of Rs 28.20 lakh from the possession of two male passengers travelling in a vehicle proceeding from Zokhawthar towards Aizawl. The accused were identified as Awngminnine (19) and Bawithawng (18), both residents of Myanmar. In another operation, police in Kolasib district, while on duty at Phaisen Police Checkgate, intercepted a Mahindra Scorpio travelling from Aizawl towards Karimganj in southern Assam. Upon inspection of the vehicle, 3.910 kg of methamphetamine tablets, valued at Rs 3.2 crore, were recovered and seized. In connection with the seizure, Guljar Hussain (23), a resident of Karimganj district, was arrested. In the fifth operation, police in Champhai district, while on duty at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Police Checkgate, recovered and seized 3,360 kg (42 bags) of dry areca nuts (Burmese betel nuts) worth Rs 30 lakh from a truck. No valid trade licence, transportation permit or any other documentation was available for the seized items, which are strongly suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar. Police said that the drugs were smuggled from Myanmar, as six Mizoram districts -- Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual and Serchhip -- share a 510-km-long border with the neighbouring country's Chin State. Police officials suspect that the methamphetamine tablets, which are banned in India, were smuggled from Myanmar, which shares a 1,643-km-long international border with four Northeastern states -- Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Manipur (398 km), Nagaland (215 km) and Mizoram (510 km). Substantial stretches of the international border remain unfenced, making the region vulnerable to cross-border trafficking of drugs, particularly heroin and methamphetamine tablets. Mizoram and Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast due to their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and their proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions.
Mizoram PSC Final Result 2026 Out For AAO and AO - Check Merit List PDF
Mizoram PSC has declared the final result for AAO (Works), AAO (Treasury), AA&AO under Finance Dept. and Field Facilitator under SW&WCD Dept. Check important dates, selection process, reserved panel details, and official result PDF link.
Mizoram PSC Junior Grade Final Answer Key 2026 Out - Download PDF
Check the MPSC Jr. Grade of Mizoram Health Service (Combined) Final Answer Key 2026 for the exam held 2830 July 2026. Covers General English, Dental Surgeon, and Allopathy papers, notification details, compensated questions, and the official download link.
Security breach case: NIA files chargesheet against Van Dyke, other foreigners; does not invoke UAPA
The NIA filed a chargesheet against seven foreign nationals for illegal entry and stay. These individuals, including a US citizen, were arrested for alleged terror conspiracy links. They were apprehended after infiltrating India from Myanmar through the Mizoram border. The agency investigated their alleged involvement with ethnic armed groups in India and Myanmar.
Mizoram electoral rolls see 78,442 deletions, 39,243 additions after SIR; final count at 8.35 lakh
The draft electoral rolls published on July 4 contained 8,28,906 electors. During the claims and objections period, which ended on 2 September, 32,280 more names were removed while 39,243 voters were added, resulting in a net increase of 6,963 electors or 0.84% from the draft rolls, in the final rolls, Chief Electoral Officer Garima Gupta said
MPSC Bench Clerk Grade II Admit Card 2026 Out - Download Hall Ticket at mpsc.mizoram.gov.in
Download MPSC Bench Clerk Grade-II Admit Card 2026 from 8 September for the Limited Departmental Examination scheduled from 14 to 18 September 2026. Check the hall ticket download link, admit card dates, exam schedule, and important exam day instructions for the Bench Clerk Grade-II post.
Mizoram final electoral roll out: How to check your name
Mizoram final electoral roll includes 39,243 new voters while removing 32,280 names, marking an increase of 6,963 electors from the initial draft roll.
