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Centre will appoint new chief secretary with working knowledge of Mizo language: CM
Speaking to reporters at a press conference here, Zoramthanga said he had recently discussed the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.
212 people, including 80 students test positive for Covid-19 in Mizoram
The statement issued by the state Information and Public Relations department said that two more persons from Aizawl district succumbed to the infection on Sunday night, taking the COVID-19 death toll to 479.
Former Mizoram CM Lal Thanhawla to retire as state Congress chief after five decadesSubscriber Only
Thanhawla, who first led the Congress to victory in Mizoram in 1984, was appointed president of the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee in 1973 at age 34. He has held the post since.
Mizoram extends Covid-19 vaccination to Myanmar refugeesSubscriber Only
According to official state government records, there are at least 14,254 refugees across 11 districts of Mizoram as of November 12.
Mizoram CM writes to Amit Shah requesting Chief Secy who speaks Mizo; Centre goes with own choiceSubscriber Only
CM Zoramthanga in his letter wrote: 'The Mizo people by and large generally do not understand Hindi. None of my Cabinet Ministers understands Hindi.'
Court acquits Mizoram CM in cases of power misuse, disproportionate assets
The state Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) had filed an additional charge sheet alleging that Zoramthanga held assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
Mizoram issues new Covid-19 guidelines with more relaxations
The new order allowed the re-opening of churches in Covid-19 affected AMC area and also in other parts of the state only on Sunday and Sabbath (Saturday) during daytime with 50 per cent seating capacity.
Behind Mizoram’s Covid numbers: Aggressive testing & long, strict curbsSubscriber Only
About 16% of the cases registered in August and September have been in the 0-10 age group, which is twice the national average, though none of them is serious.
Amid fresh violence in Myanmar, over 1,000 refugees have crossed over into Mizoram, says govt dataSubscriber Only
As per reports, the fresh violence began after the supporters of the Burmese government-in-exile, National Unity Government (NUG), which had called for a nationwide uprising last week, clashed in a fierce gunfight with the military junta's forces in a village in Myanmar, very close to Mizoram.
Mizoram extends aid for Myanmar refugees, to help in school admissionsSubscriber Only
A circular, sent from the Directorate of School Education to all District Education Officers and Sub Divisional Educational Officers on Tuesday, requested officials to arrange for “admission to migrant/refugee children” in their respective jurisdictions so that they can “continue their schooling.”
Tension along Assam-Mizoram border escalates over fresh firing incidentSubscriber Only
While Mizoram alleged Assam Police opened fire on three Mizo civilians, Assam claimed miscreants from the other side fired first, after which Assam Police retaliated.
Mizoram stares at fuel shortage amid border row, orders rationing
The order issued by the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department on Friday said that the state could face a huge crisis of fuel, which comes via neighbouring Assam, due to the inter-state border dispute.
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 peopleSubscriber Only
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 centreSubscriber Only
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 AizawlSubscriber Only
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 examSubscriber Only
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 inSubscriber Only
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, deportSubscriber Only
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 alertSubscriber Only
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’Subscriber Only
“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.
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