Mizoram's 'misogynistic' marriage, divorce law faces challenge in SC
Aizawl, August 24: Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga announced on Monday that carbon trading, ginger processing, and tourism are key areas where the state government aims to strengthen collaboration with the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance (BEA). Following a meeting on August 7 at Mizoram House in New Delhi between the Chief Minister and Jyoti Sonowal, the Global ... Read more Mizoram Government to Enhance Collaboration with BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance on Carbon Trading and Ginger Processing
Mizoram CM raises concern over employee costs in autonomous councils
Mizoram Jobs 2026 : Mizoram University Recruitment
Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in Mizoram University in 2026. Mizoram University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of CRS Project Fellow (Junior)- I in 2026 in the project entitled Quantifying Radiation-Induced Modulation of Tetraplex Nucleic Acid Controlling Cell Cycle in [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : Mizoram University Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Hands Over Solar Inverter To Aizawl Civil Hospital Blood Bank
Aizawl, August 24: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday handed over a 10 KVA solar inverter to the Model Blood Bank at Civil Hospital, Aizawl, to ensure uninterrupted power supply for the safe preservation of stored blood. The equipment was provided following a request from the Association of Voluntary Blood Donors (AVBD), Mizoram, which had... The post Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Hands Over Solar Inverter To Aizawl Civil Hospital Blood Bank first appeared on Northeast Today .
Mizoram PSC LDE Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Post-Wise Exam Dates Here
Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the Schedule of Examination No. 9 of 2026 for Limited Departmental Examinations (LDE) to various posts. Check post-wise exam dates, department, and classification details.
Brahmaputra Infrastructure secures O&M contract for NH-502A corridor in Mizoram
Brahmaputra Infrastructure has formally executed and signed the agreement for the contract valued at Rs 70.18 crore awarded by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H) for operation and maintenance of NH-502A corridor including monsoon maintenance in the State of Mizoram
3 rifles, ammo seized near Myanmar border in Mizoram
Mizoram woman held in husband murder case
Heavy rain, thunderstorms lash parts of J&K; Ramban admin issues safety alert
Ramban , August 23 : Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting district administrations to issue safety advisories. In Ramban district, intense downpours and lightning were reported in different parts of the district. Taking precautionary measures, the Ramban district administration issued an alert, advising residents--especially those living in upper reaches and in close proximity to rivers, streams, and other water bodies--to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the inclement weather. Simultaneously, rain lashed several parts of the neighbouring Udhampur district, bringing down temperatures and causing wet conditions across the region. According to meteorological data, widespread precipitation and overcast conditions have led to a noticeable dip in temperatures across both Jammu and Kashmir divisions, accompanied by extremely high humidity levels. Srinagar City recorded a temperature of 16.2 degrees Celsius with 100 per cent rainfall, while Jammu City registered 22.4 degrees Celsius with 98 per cent rainfall. Among other major stations, the tourist resort of Gulmarg recorded the lowest temperature in the region at 10.6 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam recorded 14.2 degrees Celsius alongside 96 per cent rainfall. In the Jammu division, Katra recorded 20.8 degrees Celsius with 95 percent rains, Banihal witnessed 17.4 degrees Celsius with 93 per cent showers, and Kupwara recorded 17 degrees Celsius under cloudy skies. According to the five-day forecast issued by the IMD, rainfall activity is expected to gradually taper off over the coming days, transitioning to scattered light showers across parts of southern and eastern districts including Ramban, Udhampur, Doda, Kishtwar, and Anantnag. However, the weather department has cautioned about the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching up to 60 km/h at isolated places, alongside the persistent risk of localised flash floods, landslides, and mudslides in vulnerable hilly terrains over the next five days. According to IMD data, across the country, very heavy rainfall was recorded over Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, East Uttar Pradesh, West Uttar Pradesh, and East Madhya Pradesh yesterday. Additionally, heavy rainfall was also reported over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam and Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. Additionally, the weather agency predicted isolated heavy rainfall for Uttarakhand from August 22 to 28. Additionally, fairly widespread rainfall is expected in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim between August 22-28, over Jharkhand from August 23-28, and over Bihar between August 24-26. (ANI)
2208 MZP flags central agencies actions in Mizoram
New admin hub opens as Mizoram pushes growth in Siaha
Customs officials, trade stakeholders discuss border trade bottlenecks in Mizoram
Two Arrested in Murder Case of 15-Year-Old Girl in Mizoram
Aizawl, August 21: In a significant breakthrough, Mizorams Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested two suspects in the alleged murder of a 15-year-old girl in Lunglei district, 18 days after the incident. The police announced the arrests on Friday. The arrested individuals have been identified as 20-year-old Denghaminthanga and 34-year-old Lalneihkima. According to police reports, ... Read more Two Arrested in Murder Case of 15-Year-Old Girl in Mizoram
Two Arrested in Mizoram Student Murder Case, Including Relative of Victim
Aizawl, August 21: In a significant development in the murder case of student H. Ramdinpuia from Lunglei district, Mizoram, police have arrested two individuals. This case has taken a new turn following the arrests, one of whom is a relative of the deceased. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) apprehended 20-year-old Dengmingthanga and 34-year-old Lalneihkima around ... Read more Two Arrested in Mizoram Student Murder Case, Including Relative of Victim
Mizoram PSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Junior Accounts Officer and Warden Posts
Mizoram Public Service Commission (Mizoram PSC) Recruitment 2026 for 8 posts of Junior Accounts Officer (JAO) and Warden. Candidates with Graduate, Bachelor's Degree Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 21-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Mizoram PSC official website.
J&Ks stock market investor base crosses 14 lakh, grows 19.3% in a year
Jammu and Kashmirs registered investor base in the stock market has crossed the 14-lakh mark, with the number of registered clients reaching 14,12,378 as of August 20, 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 19.31 per cent, according to official BSE data accessed by Greater Kashmir . The figures show that J&K added 2,28,554 registered clients, or roughly 2.29 lakh investors, during the past year. This represents a substantially faster expansion than the overall growth in the countrys registered investor base, which stood at 15.80 per cent during the same period. The BSE data provides a snapshot of the changing geography of stock-market participation in India, with the countrys total registered investor base now standing at 26,03,00,179, or approximately 26.03 crore clients. J&Ks 14.12 lakh registered clients account for around 0.54 per cent of the countrys total registered investor base. While the Union Territory remains a relatively small market in terms of absolute investor numbers, the pace at which its investor base is expanding has been considerably stronger than several of the countrys largest States. The increase has also been consistent across different time periods. During the latest month, J&K added 19,478 clients, equivalent to around 19,500 new registered investors, pushing its monthly growth rate to 1.40 per cent. Over the previous three months, the number of registered clients increased by 52,618, or about 52,600 investors, representing a quarterly growth of 3.87 per cent. The national investor base, by comparison, increased by around 30.92 lakh during the latest month. Over the previous quarter, the country added approximately 85.16 lakh. Over the previous year, the national registered investor base increased by around 3.55 crore investors, taking the total to more than 26 crore. The comparison shows that J&Ks investor base is growing at a faster rate than the national average, although the absolute numbers remain much smaller. Maharashtra continues to have the largest registered investor base in the country by a considerable margin. The State has approximately 4.42 crore investors. This means that nearly one out of every six registered clients in the BSE database is registered in Maharashtra. Uttar Pradesh occupies the second position with 3,06,10,880 clients, or around 3.06 crore. Gujarat follows with 2,29,70,136, equivalent to about 2.30 crore registered clients. Rajasthan has 1,56,49,037, or around 1.56 crore, while West Bengal has 1,52,56,657, or about 1.53 crore. Karnataka has 1,39,43,659 registered clients, translating into roughly 1.39 crore, while Madhya Pradesh has 1,35,11,046, or around 1.35 crore. Tamil Nadu has 1,31,27,709, or approximately 1.31 crore registered investors. The other major States also have sizeable investor bases. Haryana has 85,72,167 registered clients, equivalent to around 85.7 lakh. Telangana has 80,08,260, or about 80.1 lakh. Punjab has 65,65,556, or approximately 65.7 lakh, while Odisha has 59,30,947, or about 59.3 lakh. Kerala has 59,17,495 registered clients, translating into around 59.2 lakh, while Assam has 53,02,132, or about 53 lakh. Jharkhand has 46,39,195, equivalent to approximately 46.4 lakh. Andhra Pradesh has crossed the one-crore mark, with 1,04,00,527 registered clients, while Bihar has 1,16,04,608, or around 1.16 crore. Delhi has 1,10,14,984, equivalent to approximately 1.10 crore registered clients. Against this national landscape, J&Ks 14.12 lakh investor base is larger than that of several smaller States and Union Territories but remains far below the investor populations of the countrys principal financial and industrial centres. For instance, Himachal Pradesh has around 15.58 lakh registered clients, only marginally above J&K. J&K has more registered clients than Manipur, which has around 2.74 lakh, Meghalaya with 1.65 lakh, Arunachal Pradesh with 1.22 lakh, Nagaland with 1.28 lakh, Sikkim with 84,221, Mizoram with 59,779, Goa with 4.99 lakh and Tripura with 4.28 lakh. Among the Union Territories, Ladakh has 5,213 registered clients, or just over 5,000, but has recorded one of the fastest rates of growth in the country. Its investor base increased by 44.44 per cent over the previous year. This is the highest annual growth rate visible in the BSE table. Mizoram recorded annual growth of 33.18 per cent, while Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh recorded 28.01 per cent and 27.33 per cent, respectively. Lakshadweep, with just over 5,000 registered clients, recorded growth of 27.87 per cent. Among larger States, J&Ks 19.31 per cent annual growth puts it in a relatively strong position. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana each recorded 19.59 per cent growth, while Tamil Nadu recorded 19.46 per cent growth. Uttar Pradesh recorded 19.08 per cent. J&Ks growth was considerably higher than Maharashtras 11.39 per cent, Gujarats 13.13 per cent, Haryanas 14.42 per cent, Punjabs 14.96 per cent, Rajasthans 15.71 per cent, Karnatakas 16.51 per cent and Keralas 16.95 per cent. The figures also indicate that the expansion in J&K has been relatively steady rather than being confined to a single period. Its monthly increase of 1.40 per cent was higher than the national monthly growth of 1.20 per cent, while its quarterly increase of 3.87 per cent was also above the national growth rate of 3.38 per cent. In absolute terms, however, the difference between the largest and smallest investor markets remains enormous. Maharashtras 4.42 crore registered clients are more than 31 times J&Ks 14.12 lakh. Uttar Pradeshs 3.06 crore investor base is more than 21 times that of J&K, while Gujarats 2.30 crore is more than 16 times larger. The national figures also underline the rapid broadening of participation in the equity market. The BSE database now contains more than 26 crore registered clients, with the number having increased by around 3.55 crore in just one year. J&Ks addition of around 2.29 lakh registered clients during the same period is small when measured against the national increase, but significant for the Union Territorys own investor base. In percentage terms, the addition represents nearly one-fifth growth in a single year.
Jammu Kashmir-Origin IAS Officer Relieved from Puducherry to Join Mizoram
SRINAGAR: IAS officer Choudhary Mohammad Yasin, a 2015-batch AGMUT cadre officer who has served in several key administrative positions in Jammu and Kashmir, has been relieved from the Puducherry Administration to enable him to join in Mizoram. The Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry issued the relieving order in pursuance of an order of the Ministry of []
In a first, open-heart surgery performed in Mizoram
AFSPA a errible law, says former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga
Mizoram PSC LDE Admit Card 2026 (Out) - Direct Link at mpsc.mizoram.gov.in
MPSC has released Admit Card Download Notification No. 4 of 2026-27 dated 17 August 2026 for five LDE examinations. Check post-wise admit card download dates, exam dates, and the direct MPSC Online portal link to download your admit card.
Degree delayed by insurgency, former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga to collect it 60 years later
Major Economic Transformation Expected in Mizoram Through Connectivity Projects: Study Committee
Aizawl, August 19: A study committee appointed by the state government has stated that the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) and the Barabi-Sairang railway link could significantly transform Mizorams economy and bring substantial changes to related sectors. The impact study committee presented its final draft report to Chief Minister Lalduhoma. The 51.38-kilometer Barabi-Sairang railway ... Read more Major Economic Transformation Expected in Mizoram Through Connectivity Projects: Study Committee
NECTAR highlights tech-driven agri initiatives for NE at Shillong meeting
Shillong, Aug 19:The North East Centre for Technology Application & Reach (NECTAR) showcased its technology-driven initiatives during the monthly meeting of the inter-media publicity coordination committee held at its headquarters here on Tuesday. Director General Dr. Arun Kumar Sarma briefed officials on NECTARs work on saffron cultivation in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Mizoram, and [] The post NECTAR highlights tech-driven agri initiatives for NE at Shillong meeting first appeared on Highland Post .
Mizoram DP&AR secy arrested in Del graft case
Former Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga To Receive Degree Certificate After 60 Years
Zoramthanga appeared for the final undergraduate examination in 1966 from Dhanamanjuri College in Manipur, then affiliated with Gauhati University, with English as his major subject. He passed the examination with a second-class result.
Mizoram panel submits draft report on impact of Kaladan project, rly link
Hockey Star Lalremsiami Hmarzote Makes History As Mizoram
From a government hockey academy in Thenzawl to the Olympics, Lalremsiami Hmarzotes journey reaches another historic milestone with Mizorams first Arjuna Award.
MPSC Senior Grade of MHS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 5 Senior Grade of MHS (Specialist Sub-Cadre) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 19 August 2026 to 16 September 2026 through the official website, mpsc.mizoram.gov.in.
ACB seeks 14-day judicial custody of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has sought 14 days of judicial custody of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, ex-Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash Rai and three others in the alleged corruption case involving the tendering process for sewage treatment plant projects of the DJB. In its submissions to Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh, the ACB sought the police custody of only one of the total six accused, Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB. Counsel for Jain said that after the FIR was registered way back on May 10, 2024, his client was called once on August 5, 2026, and then a second time through a phone call on Tuesday, after which he was arrested. The advocate claimed there was no material to justify the arrest. He said that a bail plea would also be moved on behalf of Jain. Rai's counsel also challenged his client's arrest, saying he was currently posted as secretary in the Mizoram government. The advocates of other accused also assailed the grounds o
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She becomes the first athlete from Mizoram to be nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award
Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the Physical Measurement result for recruitment to the post of Inspector of Excise under the Excise & Narcotics Department, 2026. Check the full list of 417 qualified candidates, PET dates (20-21 August 2026), venue, reporting time, and required documents.
Mega poultry farm planned in Mizorams Serchhip district to boost egg production
Mizo Womens Organization Plays Key Role in Implementing Marriage and Inheritance Laws: CM Lalduhoma
Aizawl, August 17: The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma, stated on Monday that the influential womens organization, Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), has played a crucial role in implementing the Mizo Marriage, Divorce, and Property Inheritance Act, 2014. The Chief Minister made these remarks during the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the new headquarters of MHIP ... Read more Mizo Womens Organization Plays Key Role in Implementing Marriage and Inheritance Laws: CM Lalduhoma
Over Rs 12 crore heroin seized in Mizoram
MNF accuses CM Lalduhoma of misleading Gen Z on Mizoram issues
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Mizorams Rail Link and Kaladan Project: A Game Changer for Connectivity, Says Governor VK Singh
Aizawl, August 17: Mizorams Governor, General VK Singh (Retd.), recently highlighted the newly inaugurated BairabiSairang railway line as a potential game changer for the state. He emphasized its proposed extension to Zorinpui and the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project as key infrastructure initiatives that could significantly enhance connectivity, trade, and economic opportunities in Mizoram. The ... Read more Mizorams Rail Link and Kaladan Project: A Game Changer for Connectivity, Says Governor VK Singh
Bairabi-Sairang rail line, Kaladan project can transform Mizoram: Guv
Aizawl, Aug 17 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General V.K. Singh (Retd) described major infrastructure projects, including the recently inaugurated Bairabi-Sairang railway line, its proposed extension to Zorinpui and the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, as potential game-changers that could transform the states connectivity, trade and economic prospects. The 51.38-kilometre-long Bairabi (near southern Assam)Sairang (near Aizawl) section []
Karnataka and Bihar Shine in Junior Womens Hockey National Championship
Pune, August 15: The 16th Hockey India Junior Womens National Championship 2026 showcased thrilling matches on Saturday in Pune, featuring teams from Karnataka, Bihar, Mizoram, Assam, Gujarat, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. In Pool B, Hockey Karnataka achieved the days biggest victory, defeating Hockey Uttarakhand 6-1. Meanwhile, Hockey Bihar delivered a ... Read more Karnataka and Bihar Shine in Junior Womens Hockey National Championship
Karnataka, Bihar, Mizoram register wins in Jr Women''s National Hockey Championship
Karnataka, Bihar, and Mizoram secured victories in their respective matches. Karnataka defeated Uttarakhand by a commanding 6-1 margin in their game. Bihar also achieved a comprehensive 6-0 win against Goa in another contest. Mizoram earned a 2-0 victory over Kerala in their pool encounter. Other teams like Assam and Gujarat also registered wins in their divisions.
Meghalaya govt to set Up FCRA cell in home dept to coordinate with centre
Meghalaya will establish a dedicated FCRA cell within its home department. This cell aims to assist organizations with renewals and applications under the act. The initiative seeks to ease difficulties faced by organizations without requiring travel to Delhi. Concerns were raised by the Council of Churches in Mizoram regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill. Opposition parties protested the bill, which was sent to a joint committee in the Lok Sabha.
Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: Assam Rifles and Police Seize
Aizawl, August 14: A significant crackdown on drug trafficking has taken place in Mizoram. In a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police, approximately 868 grams of heroin valued at 6.51 crore was seized in the Keifang area of Saitual district. Two traffickers have been arrested in connection with this case. Based on ... Read more Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: Assam Rifles and Police Seize 6.51 Crore Worth of Heroin
Mizoram CM welcomes Centres move to refer FCRA Bill to JPC
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma welcomes FCRA Bill referral to parliamentary panel
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1.28kg heroin, 18.52kg cannabis seized in Mizoram in a week; 6 arrested
NIT Mizoram Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Technology Mizoram (NIT Mizoram) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Candidates with M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 25-08-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NIT Mizoram official website.
Mizoram, Nagaland CMs welcome Centres move sending FCRA Bill to JPC
The Assam Christian Forum also appreciated the decision to refer the Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee
Mizoram PSC LDE Exam Date 2026 Postponed - Check Exam Schedule Update
Mizoram PSC LDE Exam Date 2026 has been postponed for Limited Departmental Examinations and Group C exams scheduled from 18 August 2026. Check postponement notice, affected exams, and latest update.
SC sets aside HC order on dual membership in Mizoram ADCs
Mizoram plans MPSC reform panel amid students protest
2 die cleaning water tank in Mizoram village
NIA searches 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram after meth seizure
Five locations in Mizoram and eight in Tamil Nadu were searched, leading to the seizure of several digital devices, 71 lakh in cash, $53,500, and 1,50,000 Myanmar Kyat in Chennai
Meth seizure case: NIA searches 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram, recovers cash
Mizoram University Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Mizoram University has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Senior Project Associate post. Eligible candidates can apply via email by 17 August 2026.
Mizoram PSC postpones recruitment exams, interviews indefinitely amid student agitation
NIA conducts searches in Tamil Nadu, Mizoram over 6,016-kg meth haul
A Mizoram MLA will file a review petition against a Supreme Court order. The order concerns dual membership and office of profit for Autonomous District Councils. The MLA claims a material fact was concealed and natural justice was violated. He argues ADCs lack law-making powers regarding membership disqualifications. This issue affects multiple Autonomous District Councils across India.
Mizoram churches protest FCRA Bill, warn of property seizure if passed in current form
Churches in Mizoram held a rally in Aizawl opposing the proposed FCRA bill. Supporters carried banners and placards against the amendments during the protest. CCM president R Lalbiakliana stated churches and NGOs could face asset seizure. He mentioned the Centre claims amendments strengthen safeguards and are not targeting Christians. The proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, is currently under consideration.
Govt signals openness to sending FCRA Amendment Bill to JPC for scrutiny
The Union government may send the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill to a joint parliamentary committee. Opposition parties have demanded the bill's withdrawal, citing concerns over its provisions. BJD MP Sasmit Patra personally requested the bill be sent for larger scrutiny. Several Christian community leaders and Mizoram CM also sought changes. The bill's retrospective application is a significant concern for various groups.
Hundreds rally against FCRA amendment in Aizawl
Council of Churches in Mizoram warn that the Bill could empower authorities to seize and sell the assets and properties of churches and NGOs whose FCRA registrations are cancelled or not renewed
Mizoram MLA to challenge Supreme Court order on ADC-Assembly dual membership
Rasik Mohan Chakma, who represents the Mizo National Front in the 40-member Assembly, is a member of the Chakma Autonomous District Council
Mizoram Governor Joins Anti-Drug Pledge Campaign in Aizawl
Aizawl, August 10: The Governor of Mizoram, Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.), participated in the 10 Crore Drug-Free Pledge Mega Campaign organized by the Brahma Kumaris under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Mission Spandan initiatives on Monday in Aizawl. Addressing the gathering, Governor Singh highlighted the serious issue of drug and substance addiction that ... Read more Mizoram Governor Joins Anti-Drug Pledge Campaign in Aizawl
Nagaland and Mizoram Chief Ministers Demand JPC Inquiry into Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill
Kohima, August 10: The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, has made a special request to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He urged that the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 undergo a thorough investigation by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). Rio emphasized the need for extensive parliamentary scrutiny and consultations with relevant stakeholders ... Read more Nagaland and Mizoram Chief Ministers Demand JPC Inquiry into Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill
Rail Services Disrupted for a Month Due to Track Damage in Assam
Guwahati, August 10: Heavy rainfall and landslides have severely damaged the railway track in the strategically important Lumding-Badarpur hill section of Assam. This has resulted in a month-long disruption of rail services connecting southern Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and the rest of the country. A senior official from the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) reported that ... Read more Rail Services Disrupted for a Month Due to Track Damage in Assam
Modi Govt Going Slow On FCRA Bill To Woo Stalins DMK, Sharad Pawars NCP-SP For Delimitation?
The FCRA bill is missing from Monday's Lok Sabha agenda as Parliament's monsoon session enters its final week, fuelling speculation that the government may be going slow on the contentious legislation to avoid alienating DMK and NCP(SP) parties it's counting on to support the upcoming delimitation exercise and the 2029 women's reservation rollout. Introduced in March, the bill has faced strong opposition from Christian groups over concerns it threatens their charitable work and assets. DMK chief M K Stalin has backed demands to withdraw the bill or send it to a JPC. Mizoram CM Lalduhoma says a debate is expected around August 12.
Ahmedabad's special ops seizes 5,050 bottles of Codeine syrup, books pharma firms
Ahmedabad SOG seized over five thousand bottles of cough syrup. A case was registered under the NDPS Act for illegal supply. The investigation revealed an unlicensed supplier and a recipient company in Mizoram. Authorities are tracing the distribution network and identifying other involved parties. Further inquiries are underway to determine the full extent of the operation.
Among the organisations that made synchronous appeals on YouTube, Facebook and WhatsApp are the Catholic Bishops Conference of India, the National Council of Churches in India, and the Council of Churches in Mizoram
Mizoram steps up efforts to promote Mizo handloom, handicrafts in national, global markets
New Delhi/Aizawl, Aug 8 (IANS) The Mizoram government has undertaken a series of initiatives to promote the states products, particularly handloom and handicraft items, in national and international markets, officials said on Saturday. As part of the initiatives, Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the Made by Mizo kiosk at Safdarjung Enclave in New Delhi, providing a []
No Retrospective Effect for FCRA Bill: Mizoram CM after Shah Meet
Christian organisations and some state governments have voiced concerns regarding the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill. Mizoram Chief Minister Laldhuhoma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss these issues. The Chief Minister received assurance that the bill will not have retrospective effect. Remaining points will be addressed in writing by the Home Minister after parliamentary discussions.
Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC
Congress makes Home Ministers statement on police brutalities against student protesters a prerequisite for any discussion; INDIA bloc says Bill targets NGOs and minorities, questions Mizoram CM announcing date of debate
MPSC JAO Final Answer Key 2026 - Download Junior Accounts Officer Paper-I
Mizoram Public Service Commission has released the Final Answer Key 2026 for Junior Accounts Officer (JAO) recruitment under the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department. Check Paper-I and Paper-II answer keys for Series-A and Series-B, exam date, compensated questions, and official download link here.
Rs 45 Crore Meth Seized From Ambulance In Mizoram, Woman Among 3 Arrested
Three smugglers, including a woman posing as a patient inside the ambulance, were arrested and the vehicle was seized, the official said.
The contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament on August 12 and will not be implemented retrospectively, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said after meeting Union...
Amit Shah assured proposed FCRA changes will not be retrospective, says Mizoram CM
Government preparing FCRA groundwork
Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured leaders the Foreign Contribution Bill will not be retrospective. Discussions were held with Mizoram CM and DMK MP regarding community concerns. The proposed legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in foreign funding. It includes provisions for a designated authority to manage assets of cancelled registrations. The bill may be considered for passage in Parliament next week.
FCRA bill to be debated in Parl on Aug 12: Mizoram CM
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Shah assured that the bill would not be retrospective. Various church and minority organisations have expressed concerns about the bill's impact on NGOs, schools, and healthcare units, urging its withdrawal or referral to a joint parliamentary committee.
FCRA bill to be introduced in Parliament on August 12, says Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma
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Mizoram PSC Assistant Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 10 Posts
The Mizoram Public Service Commission (Mizoram PSC) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 10 Assistant Sub Inspector. Candidates with Any Bachelors Degree Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 06-08-2026, and closes on 07-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Mizoram PSC website, mpsc.mizoram.gov.in.
MPSC Bench Clerk Grade II Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
The Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially released the MPSC Bench Clerk Grade-II Recruitment 2026 Notification for 2 vacancies. Eligible Bench Clerk Grade-III candidates with at least 3 years of regular service can apply online through the official MPSC website on or before 21 August 2026.
Four Drug Traffickers Arrested in Mizoram, Over 8.54 Crore Worth of Narcotics Seized
Aizawl, August 3: In a series of anti-drug operations in Mizoram, security forces have arrested four drug traffickers, including a Myanmar national, and seized narcotics valued at over 8.54 crore. A senior police officer reported that the Mizoram Polices Special Task Force (STF), with assistance from recruit constables, intercepted a truck traveling from Champhai to ... Read more Four Drug Traffickers Arrested in Mizoram, Over 8.54 Crore Worth of Narcotics Seized
Four Drug Traffickers Arrested in Mizoram, Narcotics Worth 8.54 Crore Seized
Aizawl, August 3: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, security forces in Mizoram have arrested four individuals, including a Myanmar national, and seized narcotics valued at over 8.54 crore. The operations were conducted across three separate anti-drug missions. A senior police officer reported that the Mizoram Polices Special Task Force (STF), assisted by recruit ... Read more Four Drug Traffickers Arrested in Mizoram, Narcotics Worth 8.54 Crore Seized
President Murmu Flags Off PBJ Soldierthon in New Delhi
New Delhi, August 2: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the PBJ Soldierthon by flagging it off at a ceremony held in the Presidents House courtyard. Mizoram Governor General VK Singh, who is the patron of this initiative, was also present. The event, themed Run with Soldiers, Run for Soldiers, aims to promote fitness and patriotism while ... Read more President Murmu Flags Off PBJ Soldierthon in New Delhi
The petition challenges the acquisition of about 110 bighas of land at Lengpui village and alleges that compensation was paid to individuals who were not lawful landowners
Maharashtra Governor Sankaranarayanan transferred to Mizoram
Mizoram minister Lalnilawma meets NDMA leadership; seeks 'disaster' status for African swine fever
The meeting focused on enhancing disaster preparedness in Mizoram, particularly given the state's vulnerability to earthquakes, landslides, forest fires, and other natural hazards.
Environmental CSR in India has grown steadily over the past decade, with Corporate India investing Rs. 17,377 crore across environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources and agroforestry initiatives. However, a new report by Sattva Consulting, powered by India Data Insights (IDI), finds that while environmental CSR has expanded, funding remains concentrated among a relatively small group of companies and is not always aligned with the geographies and sectors facing the country's greatest environmental challenges. The report, A Decade of Green Spending: What Rs. 17,000 Crores of Environmental CSR Reveals About Corporate India, lands at a moment when India, ranked the 9th most climate-vulnerable nation in the Climate Risk Index 2026, is under growing pressure to align corporate giving with climate resilience goals under Viksit Bharat 2047 and its 2070 Net Zero commitment. Environmental CSR spending fell to a post-pandemic low of 4.4% of total CSR outlay in FY2020-21, as companies redirected funds towards health and relief efforts. It has since recovered, stabilising at 8.4% of total CSR spend in FY2023-24, still well behind enduring priorities such as education and health. The report notes that with an estimated $2.5 trillion needed to meet India's Nationally Determined Contributions by 2030, and $10 trillion required to build a climate-resilient economy by 2047, CSR capital has a distinct role to play in bridging gaps where public systems face capacity or resource constraints. While environmental CSR is growing, corporate philanthropy is not yet fully aligned with India's highest climate risks, especially sectors with the greatest environmental footprint. A Concentrated Funding Base Just one out of five companies that report CSR spending direct any of it towards the environment. Less than a fifth of smallest CSR spenders allocate funds towards climate action. In contrast, nearly all of the companies with CSR budgets over Rs. 50 crore reserve a portion of their outlay for environment-related projects. European-headquartered MNCs operating in India show markedly higher participation (about two-thirds) than Indian companies (54%), a gap the report links to the influence of stringent European regulatory frameworks, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Growth Without Scale The growth in environmental CSR is being driven almost entirely by a rising number of small and mid-sized projects rather than larger, systemic investments. The number of environmental CSR projects grew 20% over the past three years, while aggregate spending grew only 6% in the same period, leaving the average project size flat at Rs. 45 lakh. Only 29 projects in FY2024 carried budgets of Rs. 10 crore or more, barely up from 22 such projects in FY2020-21. Divergence In Environmental Footprint And Funding The report finds a marked disconnect between industries' environmental footprint and their environmental CSR behaviour. Sectors with some of the largest environmental footprints, including Energy, Mining, and Oil, Gas, Coal & Petroleum, show relatively low participation in environmental CSR. Even where companies in these sectors do undertake environmental initiatives, they allocate only 5-7% of their CSR budgets towards environmental causes, well below several consumer-facing industries. By contrast, consumer-facing sectors such as FMCG, Food and Beverages, and Automotive, despite a comparatively lighter environmental footprint, allocate over 10% of CSR spend to environmental causes, a pattern the report attributes to brand positioning and consumer-facing ESG commitments rather than direct impact alignment. Climate-Vulnerable Districts Underfunded The report's starkest finding concerns geography. Nearly 45% of environmental CSR funding is directed to pan-India or multi-state programmes, and a further 22% flows to Tier-1 cities, leaving just over a third of funding for more localised, place-based interventions. States including Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, all classified as highly climate-vulnerable, receive less than Rs. 25 per capita in environmental CSR. The pattern sharpens at the district level: among India's 50 most climate-vulnerable districts, 30 of them received only 1% (Rs. 106 crore) of total environmental CSR spending over the past three years, with a handful of districts in Assam alone accounting for 60% of what little vulnerable-region funding exists. Traditional Themes Dominate Among high-value environmental CSR projects (Rs. 50 lakh and above) in FY2023-24, Water Management (15%), Renewable Energy (12%), and Biodiversity (11%) together account for 38% of all high-value project funding. Air quality, despite its acute public health relevance, received just Rs. 14 crore, around 5% of the high-value project pool reflecting the longer gestation periods and more complex measurement frameworks associated with system-level environmental interventions. The report identifies Rs. 243 crore directed over the past three years towards emerging themes such as public transport and climate. Among high-value environmental CSR projects (Rs. 50 lakh and above) in FY2023-24, Water Management (15%), Renewable Energy (12%), and Biodiversity (11%) together account for 38% of all high-value project funding. Air quality, despite its acute public health relevance, received just Rs. 14 crore, around 5% of the high-value project pool reflecting the longer gestation periods and more complex measurement frameworks associated with system-level environmental interventions. The report identifies Rs. 243 crore directed over the past three years towards emerging themes such as public transport, climate governance and carbon MRV, and circular economy alongside nearly Rs. 500 crore embedded within Health, Livelihoods, and Education CSR programmes that integrate water, clean energy, and climate-resilience programmes. What This Means For Corporate India "India's climate ambitions will require every form of capital to work more strategically. As climate risks increasingly affect business operations, supply chains and communities, CSR has an opportunity to evolve from project-based philanthropy into catalytic capital, supporting climate-vulnerable regions, strengthening ecosystem resilience, and complementing broader sustainability and ESG efforts," said Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy, Co-founder and CEO, Sattva Consulting . Looking Ahead The report's authors argue that as ESG disclosure norms tighten and climate risk becomes more immediate for business operations, CSR has an opportunity to evolve from a fragmented, theme-led funding mechanism into a more targeted, catalytic lever for climate resilience. It should align more closely with industry's environmental footprint, channel funding towards India's most climate-vulnerable geographies, and complement existing project-led giving with longer-horizon, systemic interventions in areas such as air quality, circular economy, and climate governance. Realising this shift, the report notes, will require coordinated, collective action across corporates, philanthropy, and ecosystem actors, rather than standalone funding approaches. The report is based on an analysis of CSR disclosures filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for FY2014-15 to FY2023-24, covering 17,377 crore in spending across Environmental Sustainability, Conservation of Natural Resources, and Agroforestry. www.sattva.co.in/quick-read/environmental-csr-in-india-lessons-from-%e2%82%b917000-crore-of-investments/ . About Sattva Consulting Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009, we have engaged with communities, business, and government to achieve societal impact at scale. We believe that Civil society, Business, and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory and orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms—built as public goods for the ecosystem, and collaborative solutions and partnerships. To know more, visit sattva.co.in . About India Data Insights India Data Insights (IDI), an initiative by Sattva Consulting, aims to empower India’s development sector with actionable, ready-to-use data insights to enable sharper decisions and maximise impact. Built as a public good, IDI consolidates public data across SDG practice areas on one, unified platform, offering insightful visualisations, interactives, blogs and ready-to-use-charts and dashboards. To know more, visit indiadatainsights.com .
Mizoram, Telangana Speakers Discuss Legislative Cooperation
Telangana Speaker also praised Mizoram's governance system and highlighted the state's peace and stability as qualities from which Telangana could draw inspiration.
A video shared on X showing passengers on the Kolkata to Sairang train carrying personal trash bags to collect their own waste has drawn widespread praise online. Most passengers in the clip were from Mizoram. The spotlessly clean sleeper coach floor prompted thousands of reactions, with many calling it a lesson for the rest of the country.
