Mizoram
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Mizoram records over 50 per cent growth in GST collection in April
Mizoram | May 04, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTChief Minister Lalduhoma claimed that the state's financial condition is moving towards stability due to the austerity measures being implemented by legislators and officials.
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Heroin, foreign cigarettes worth over Rs 4.34 crore seized in Mizoram
Mizoram | May 03, 2024, 05:10 PM ISTAssam Rifles along with the Mizoram Police conducted a search operation during which they seized heroin and foreign cigarettes worth Rs 4.34 crore. Two persons have also been arrested for possessing the heroin.
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Illicit liquor production rising in Mizoram after influx of Myanmar refugees: official
Mizoram | May 02, 2024, 10:46 PM ISTMizoram Excise Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar announced that in future, the excise department will collaborate with other departments and churches to combat the menace of drugs and alcohol.
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Mizoram records 108 Tuberculosis deaths in 2023 amid rising concerns
Mizoram | May 02, 2024, 12:04 AM ISTIn 2023, Mizoram saw 108 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB), highlighting a concerning trend in the state's health landscape. Health officials reported that out of 17,432 individuals tested for TB, 2,272 were diagnosed with the disease, including 164 cases of multi-drug resistant TB.
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Heroin, meth worth over Rs 9 crore seized in Mizoram
Mizoram | Apr 30, 2024, 07:28 PM ISTAccording to the statement released by the police, one person was arrested for possessing the Meth tablets worth Rs. 6.66 crore.
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Mizoram welcomes over 1.96 lakh tourists in 2023: Tourism department reveals
Mizoram | Apr 29, 2024, 02:12 PM ISTIn 2023, Mizoram experienced a surge in tourism, welcoming over 1,96,000 visitors, as per the state tourism department. Domestic tourists constituted the majority, with 1,93,445 arrivals, while 3,435 were foreigners, indicating Mizoram's growing appeal internationally.
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Mizoram: 11 arrested for Rs 150-crore financial fraud
Mizoram | Apr 27, 2024, 06:49 PM ISTMizoram news: The officer said that Hussain, the mastermind, sanctioned loans to fictitious customers, never delivering vehicles but selling them at discounted prices.
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Mizoram: Heavy rains and hailstorm cause extensive damage to over 450 houses
Mizoram | Apr 25, 2024, 02:31 PM ISTWeeks after a massive devastation in a thunderstorm causing damage to over 2500 homes, Mizoram faces another hit by heavy rainfall accompanied by a hailstorm.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: EVMs placed in strong rooms under strict surveillance in Mizoram
Mizoram | Apr 21, 2024, 10:13 PM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024: In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the MNF's C Lalrosanga won the seat against the INC's Lalnghinglova Hmar by a margin of 8,140 votes.
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Lok Sabha polls 2024: Mizoram got more funds under BJP-led govt at Centre, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Mizoram | Apr 17, 2024, 11:31 PM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024 are scheduled to take place in seven phases, beginning April 19. The counting of votes is set for June 4.
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Mizoram: Assam Rifles recovers heroin worth over Rs 25 lakh in Aizawl, one held
Mizoram | Apr 16, 2024, 12:05 PM ISTThe recovered consignment and the apprehended individual were handed over to Special Narcotics Police Station, CID (Crime), Mizoram, Aizawl on Monday for further legal proceedings, police said.
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Mizoram: Congress accuses BJP-led NDA govt of suppressing people's rights, misusing central agencies
Mizoram | Apr 15, 2024, 10:04 PM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024 are scheduled to take place in seven phases, beginning April 19. The counting of votes is set for June 4.
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Mizoram: Two Myanmar nationals held with heroin in Champhai district
Mizoram | Apr 12, 2024, 09:36 PM ISTMizoram news: The contraband was sealed in 110 soap cases. The accused hail from Darkhai and Phinak districts in Myanmar's Chin state, it said.
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'If things were normal, this would not have happened': Jaishankar on fencing of Indo-Myanmar border
Mizoram | Apr 11, 2024, 04:34 PM ISTThe fencing of the border will virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime (FMR) prevalent along the porous border. The FMR allows people residing close to the India-Myanmar border to venture 16 km into each other's territory without any documents.
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Mizoram: Two Myanmar nationals among four held with unaccounted cash in Siaha district
Mizoram | Apr 07, 2024, 08:15 PM ISTMizoram news: The Assam Rifles said that the currency notes and the four accused were handed over to the state police at Tuipang for further legal process.
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Mizoram government fully implemented its 100 days' programmes, says Lalduhoma
Mizoram | Apr 06, 2024, 02:22 PM ISTLalduhoma had outlined various initiatives, including austerity measures, anti-corruption efforts, and agricultural development following his swearing-in on December 8.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: AAP to support Congress candidate in Mizoram
Mizoram | Apr 03, 2024, 07:54 PM ISTEarlier, the AAP and the Congress had announced an alliance in five states and Union Territory — Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Goa to take on BJP in the Lok Sabha Elections.
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Houses, churches damaged by heavy rainfall, hailstorm in Mizoram
Mizoram | Apr 01, 2024, 07:37 PM ISTThe India Meteorological Department had on Sunday issued an 'Orange Alert' and forecast 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall across several states of the northeast.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Six candidates remain in fray for lone Mizoram seat
Mizoram | Mar 31, 2024, 05:50 PM ISTMizoram registered one of the highest voter turnouts in India in the assembly polls, held in November last year, while the polling percentage in the last Lok Sabha elections in 2019 was "even lower than the national average of 67 per cent", a statement said.
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Mizoram CEO holds meeting to devise strategy to ensure high voter turnout
Mizoram | Mar 30, 2024, 06:02 PM ISTThe state recorded a 63.13 per cent voter turnout in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, which was much lower than the over 80 per cent turnout registered in the state assembly elections last year.