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John Zothansanga is an Aizawl based contributor for IndianExpress.com and specialises in football.
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Decision 2019: Divine intervention leads woman to contest parliamentary elections for first time in Mizoram historySubscriber Only
March 29, 2019 10:36 IST
While proclaiming her fight to be a 'Holy War' Lalthlamuani said that it was also a battle for women in Mizoram. "This is a challenge to my fellow Mizo women too. We barely have any political representation,” she said.
Fri, Mar 29, 2019
Mizoram’s football icon set to contest state’s lone Lok Sabha seatSubscriber Only
March 14, 2019 18:26 IST
In Mizoram, Congress allies with ZPM to field Lalnghinglova Hmar — the man known to have revolutionised football in Mizoram — as their candidate.
Thu, Mar 14, 2019
The corner of a northeastern field: How cricket found a strong wicket in MizoramSubscriber Only
March 09, 2019 07:30 IST
At long last, part of the BCCI's domestic calendar, cricket in the hilly state of Mizoram is slowly gaining popularity.
Sat, Mar 09, 2019
AIFF to launch first-ever national Futsal CupSubscriber Only
February 23, 2019 18:39 IST
Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka will start its own State Futsal League while Mizoram already started the first futsal league in the country in 2018.
Sat, Feb 23, 2019
Mizoram takes to the streets against Citizenship BillSubscriber Only
January 24, 2019 09:48 IST
The Mizo National Front, the ruling political party in the state, released a statement of its supports to the MZP and its stand against the the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha on January 8.
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
In Mizoram, a group of hardcore Chelsea fans is raising funds for charitySubscriber Only
December 23, 2018 09:00 IST
Every time the Chelsea football club wins a major trophy in England, a club of loyal supports thousands of miles away in Mizoram, organises a charity drive
Sun, Dec 23, 2018
Mizoram: Zoramthanga sworn in as Chief MinisterSubscriber Only
December 16, 2018 02:09 IST
Former chief minister Lal Thanhawla, besides former ministers, legislators and senior officials were present at the oath-taking ceremony.
Sun, Dec 16, 2018
Mizoram: On the eve of World Aids Day, a concert to promote HIV testingSubscriber Only
November 30, 2018 20:52 IST
The main reasons behind the severe number of HIV diagnosed cases in Mizoram are unsafe sex, followed by sharing of needles and syringes by drug users and sexual intercourse between homosexual partners, according to the Mizoram State Aids Control Society.
Fri, Nov 30, 2018
Mizoram: Country’s first queueless polling witnessed in KolasibSubscriber Only
November 29, 2018 22:34 IST
Voters were provided a serial number with a timing slot. Accordingly, they cast their votes, with 60 voters exercising their franchise every half hour.
Thu, Nov 29, 2018
Melody, not rhetoric, the major crowd-puller at Mizoram ralliesSubscriber Only
November 27, 2018 01:35 IST
While Lalhmachhuana said he spoke about the performance “in jest”, Lalengkima Colney, editor of local daily Rengkhawpui, said the demand for Feli Fanai — a popular singer from Champhai district — has soared over the past few elections.
Tue, Nov 27, 2018
Melody, not rhetoric, the major crowd-puller at Mizoram ralliesSubscriber Only
November 25, 2018 19:00 IST
In an election where politicians try their hardest to be heard, it is the artiste’s voice that resounds the loudest.
Tue, Nov 27, 2018
In Mizoram, a football league for veterans who’ve still got itSubscriber Only
November 21, 2018 17:00 IST
A motley crew of engineers, police officers, drivers and businessmen — between the ages 40 and 60 — become the champions of the country’s first veteran football league
Wed, Nov 21, 2018
Civil societies protest demanding Mizoram CEO’s removal, talks with EC failSubscriber Only
November 06, 2018 14:09 IST
The protests have forced the closure of shops and educational institutions, and transport services have been hit.
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
Mizoram civil societies to launch sit-in protest demanding removal of state election officerSubscriber Only
November 05, 2018 21:40 IST
State chief electoral officer SB Shashank had written to the Election Commission, complaining of direct interference by Mizoram govt and its principal secretary in the revision of electoral rolls for polls in state and EC to remove the secretary from his post.
Mon, Nov 05, 2018
Mizoram Assembly Speaker Hiphei resigns from Congress, joins BJPSubscriber Only
November 05, 2018 11:55 IST
A senior BJP leader had on Sunday said that Hiphei would resign from the Congress and join the BJP on November 5. Hiphei, a veteran leader, was elected to the Assembly from the Palak constituency.
Mon, Nov 05, 2018
Mizo hockey star Lalremsiami comes home to a royal palanquin welcomeSubscriber Only
October 24, 2018 19:45 IST
A singing crowd crammed the Kolasib’s Diakkawn square, through which Lalremsiami passed, sitting in a open palanquin made of bamboo sticks — the highest honour in Mizo traditional practice.
Wed, Oct 24, 2018
Mizo National Front announces candidate list for pollsSubscriber Only
October 22, 2018 22:15 IST
Addressing the function, Zoramthanga, President of the MNF, said, "People are tired of the Congress government and want to form a new government. Even the Congress doubts themselves for the upcoming state elections."
Mon, Oct 22, 2018Thousands rally in Mizoram, demand scrapping of Chakma CouncilSubscriber Only
October 10, 2018 22:30 IST
Thousands of participants held placards and shouted slogans such as, 'We demand the removal of the CADC,' and 'Go back, illegal immigrants.'
Wed, Oct 10, 2018
Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga’s family recalls thrilling moments as he bags India’s first Youth Olympics goldSubscriber Only
October 09, 2018 22:03 IST
Mizoram's Jeremy Lalrinnunga finished with a combined tally of 274 kg and created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the Youth Olympic Games.
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
BJP to fight Mizoram assembly elections alone: Ram MadhavSubscriber Only
October 03, 2018 22:09 IST
BJP general secretary Ram Madhav also admitted that post-election, his party would not mind forging an alliance with like-minded parties to form a government.
Wed, Oct 03, 2018
Conrad Sangma launches Mizoram unit of National People’s PartySubscriber Only
September 29, 2018 22:13 IST
Raising concerns over the political scenario in the state, Conrad said, "People are tired of the present and previous government, and we have had enough. The winds of change are coming in for the state of Mizoram."
Sun, Sep 30, 2018
From a bar crooner to Mizoram’s favourite singer — how Jerry Boss won Mizo IdolSubscriber Only
September 29, 2018 13:57 IST
Mizo Idol started in 2007 and is held once in two years. It is arguably the most-watched show on local television.
Sat, Sep 29, 2018
Aizawl FC owner Robert Romawia Royte joins Mizo National FrontSubscriber Only
September 17, 2018 20:08 IST
Known as 'Triple R' among his followers, Romawia also owns North East Consultancy Services which is currently engaged in several government projects.
Mon, Sep 17, 2018
Mizoram Congress in disarray as Home Minister R Lalzirliana resignsSubscriber Only
September 14, 2018 18:13 IST
Lalzirliana, in his letter, said his resignation was in protest against the unfulfilled promised to recognise Saitual areas as a district in the state.
Fri, Sep 14, 2018
Mizoram home minister R Lalzirliana served show-cause noticeSubscriber Only
September 13, 2018 22:20 IST
According to sources, the Congress disciplinary committee felt the legislator hasn't made his statement strong enough regarding his allegiance to the Congress party before the media or the party leaders.
Fri, Sep 14, 2018Journalism of Courage
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