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Mizoram, Assam spar over encroachment as border dispute escalates
Mizoram's Kolasib district Deputy Commissioner H Lalthlangliana shot a letter to Assam's Cachar district administration, alleging human rights violation and atrocities on tribal people by Assam government officials and police during a border stand-off on July 10, an official in Aizawl said.
Gauhati HC raps Mizoram govt for Covid-19 restrictions imposed on unvaccinated people
The court observed that the government guidelines violated Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution and put people virtually under "house arrest".
Mizoram: Over 500 persons test Covid positive at Aizawl orphanage and de-addiction centre
On Monday, more than 500 inmates of the Thutak Nunpuitu Team, a de-addiction centre and orphanage in the outskirts of Aizawl, tested positive, resulting in the state’s highest single day rise in Covid cases (662) since the pandemic began in 2020.
Kin claim head of world’s largest family still alive, refuse to perform last rites
The 76-year-old, who lives in a sprawling four-storey home in Baktawng village with 39 wives, over 90 children and at least 33 grandchildren, headed a religious sect Lalpa Kohhran thar -- which allows polygamy for men.
Mizoram’s Zion-a Chana, head of ‘world’s largest family’, dies in Aizawl
Chana, who had 38 wives, 89 children and 36 grandchildren, was suffering from diabetes and hypertension.
In Mizoram village, students trek 3 km uphill to access internet for online exam
Lack of internet connectivity in the remote Mawhrei village has led students to trek up the Tlao Tla (hill), located about 10 km from the border of Myanmar, thrice already this week.
Over 100 policemen on Bengal poll duty among record 229 new Covid-19 cases in Mizoram
There are 986 active cases in Mizoram at present and 4,743 patients have recovered, data showed.
Raging for over 30 hours, Mizoram forest fire spreads to towns, gutting homes; IAF called in
On Sunday evening, as the fire continued to burn, the Indian Air Force — requisitioned by the Mizoram government — deployed two Mi-17V5 helicopters, equipped with Bambi Bucket, to control it.
Aizawl to be in railway map in next two years: Official
The Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR) official said on Friday that work is in progress at different stages and almost all tenders for various works have been finalised.
Mizoram govt yet to receive Centre’s directions on Myanmar refugee crisis: Official
The official, who did not wish to be named, told PTI that the Mizoram government was still waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to a letter sent by Chief Minister Zoramthanga on March 18.
Disagreement over coup refugees from Myanmar: Mizoram wants to help but Centre says stop, deport
The state government of Mizo National Front, which has extended issue-based support to the NDA, is in favour of allowing refugees from the neighbouring country, even laying down a policy to assist them.
Armed Myanmar group seeks asylum for 40 families in India; Mizoram alert
Champai shares a porous border with Myanmar’s Chin State. The Mizo and the Chin communities share similar ethnic roots, inter-marriages too occur between them, a government official said.
On World AIDS Day, Mizoram launches ‘Love Brigade’ to fight the ‘other pandemic’
“The back pocket of the front seat will have a little flap — that is where we will keep the condoms, known as 'love condoms'. Anyone can pick it up,” said Hrahsel, adding that the Love Brigade will also be trained in HIV/AIDS counselling and give out the details of free HIV testing initiatives of MSACS.
Mizoram will not withdraw forces from Assam border: Minister
The Home minister's assertion on Thursday came a day after Assam's Cachar district administration asked the Mizoram government to withdraw its forces from the border areas.
Seven months into the pandemic, Mizoram reports first Covid-related death
The patient was on ventilator at the Zoram Medical College (ZMC), the state’s only dedicated Covid-19 hospital, after testing positive for the virus on October 19.
In latest strategy to fight pandemic, Mizoram to embark on ‘COVID-19 No Tolerance Fortnight’
Mizoram has recorded zero Covid-19 deaths so far.
Mizoram imposes Section 144 in disputed village along Tripura border over temple construction
Mizoram’s Mamit District Magistrate Dr Lalrozama said the prohibitory order issued Friday followed after an organisation of Tripura named Songrongma had plans to construct a Shiv temple on October 19 and 20 at Thaidaw Tlang in Mamit district.
BSF recovers arms cache near Indo-Bangla border in Mizoram
Twenty-nine automatic Kalashnikov series assault rifles along with huge quantities of ammunition and cash were seized from the two vehicles, the BSF said.
Mizoram: Ruling MNF sweeps local council poll results, VC counting still underway
Speaking to indianexpress.com, Mizoram State Election Commission secretary Teresy Vanlalhruaii informed that 75.82 percent poll turnout was registered in Village Council polls. In the Local Council bodies, 60.34 percent electors turned up to cast their mandate.
Mizoram: Polling for local civic bodies conducted amid Covid-19 pandemic
Chief Minister Zoramthanga has expressed confidence that the MNF will win a comfortable majority in both village council and local council polls.
In letter to Centre, Mizoram govt slams Assam Rifles conduct
Mizoram government has written to the Centre criticising the Assam Rifles for its behaviour and lack of cooperation.
Covid-19: Mizoram defers local body polls in nine village councils, local councils
On August 5, Mizoram had announced local body elections for village and local council bodies in 558 village councils excluding three autonomous district councils in two districts and 83 local councils in the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC).
Bar on troops entry sparks altercation between Assam Rifles, Mizoram govt
In a letter to PM Narendra Modi on August 2, Chief Minister Zoramthanga had written that the “main hurdle” the state was facing in checking the spread of Covid-19 was the “unrestricted movement” of paramilitary forces.
Mizoram govt violating MHA directions by denying entry to security personnel: Assam Rifles
The allegation came days after a section of media reported that 15 personnel of the Assam Rifles forced their way through a check gate at Vairengte on the Mizoram-Assam border by allegedly refusing to comply with the entry and screening protocol in place to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
On I-Day, Mizoram CM Zoramthanga reiterates need of precautions, health advisories to battle Covid-19
In view of public safety, parade contingents and school students did not take part in the I-Day ceremony this year and the crowd was restricted to a bare minimum.
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