Mizoram

Wanna go on tiger hunt? Here's Sanctuary Asia's hidden tiger

A puzzle picture posted by Sanctuary Asia on its official Instagram handle went viral as it is believed to be “the first photographic record of a tiger.”

Jun 16, 2021, 12:01 PM IST

Mizoram man, head of world's largest family with 39 wives and 94 kids, dies at 76

The patriarch of the world's largest family, Zionghaka aka Zion-a, died at a hospital here on Sunday, sources at the medical establishment said. He was 76 and is survived by 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren.

Jun 13, 2021, 21:10 PM IST

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina writes to Assam CM Himanta Biswa, says 'focus on shared economic development'

The prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has written to the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Assam, with a focus on shared economic development and connectivity. Assam is one of the 5 Indian states, along with West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya that share an international border with Bangladesh.

May 15, 2021, 00:17 AM IST

Mizoram announces seven-day lockdown from May 10, bans intra-state travel

The total lockdown will remain in force till 4 am of May 17 in Mizoram. During the restriction period, no resident of the capital and district headquarter towns will be allowed to come out of their homes.

May 07, 2021, 23:14 PM IST

Massive fire breaks out in Mizoram's forest, IAF choppers pressed into service - In Pics

PM Narendra Modi spoke to Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Monday and assured him of the Centre's full support to deal with the forest fires. 

Apr 27, 2021, 07:39 AM IST

Mizoram imposes 7-day lockdown-like curbs in Aizawl, 10 other districts to contain COVID-19

Though the state government order issued on Monday night did not use the word "lockdown", it said no resident in Aizawl municipal area and 10 other district headquarters should step out of their homes during the restriction period, which will remain effective from 4 am on April 20 to 4 am on April 26.

Apr 20, 2021, 14:46 PM IST

World Bank approves USD 32 million project to boost health services in Mizoram

The project titled "Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project" will strengthen the governance and the management structure of the Mizoram Health department and its subsidiaries.

Apr 02, 2021, 14:43 PM IST

We defied orders to kill protesters: Myanmar's police refugees in India

“We cannot hurt our people, that's why we came to Mizoram,” said one of the men, who hails from the northwestern town of Tedim in Myanmar.

Mar 19, 2021, 23:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram on Statehood day

"Best wishes to my sisters and brothers of Mizoram on their Statehood Day. The entire nation is proud of the great Mizo culture. The people of Mizoram are known for their kindness and commitment towards living in harmony with nature. Praying for the state's continuous growth," PM Modi said in his tweet.

Feb 20, 2021, 10:47 AM IST

Mizoram reports its first COVID-19 death; with 80 new cases, tally reaches 2,607

Mizoram had reported its first coronavirus case on March 24 after a 52-year-old pastor, with a travel history to the Netherlands, tested positive for the infection.

Oct 29, 2020, 08:00 AM IST

Myanmar army launches Operation Sunrise-3 to crackdown insurgent groups at Indo-Myanmar border

Indian foreign secretary Harsh Shringla and Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane were on a two-day visit to Myanmar this month. 

Oct 26, 2020, 14:59 PM IST

Video: Situation on Assam-Mizoram border still tense

Large number of security forces deployed after violent clashes. Watch video.

Oct 19, 2020, 07:50 AM IST

Assam-Mizoram clash: What led to violent conflict at border

Simmering tension prevailed on the Assam-Mizoram border after a violent clash took place between the people of the two states.

Oct 19, 2020, 07:29 AM IST

Several injured in violent clash at Assam-Mizoram border, Centre calls meet

Several people got injured after violent clash broke out between two groups from people of Assam and Mizoram near the border areas.

Oct 19, 2020, 06:57 AM IST

Father-son duo arrested with heroin worth Rs 1 crore in Mizoram

Assam Rifles personnel had recently seized 25 trucks laden with betel nuts, worth around Rs 4 crore, smuggled from Myanmar.

Jul 27, 2020, 18:17 PM IST

4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Mizoram’s Champai, no casualties reported

The news about low to medium intensity earthquake hitting parts of the country have been coming very often these days. A moderate earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale occurred in the southwest area of Champai district of Mizoram on Thursday.

Jul 09, 2020, 15:55 PM IST

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits Mizoram, seventh in last two weeks

No damage or casualty was reported at the time of filing this copy. 

Jul 05, 2020, 18:50 PM IST

4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Mizoram, fourth since Sunday

As per the National Center for Seismology (NCS) the epicentre was 31 km South South-West (SSW) of Champhai. 

Jun 24, 2020, 10:36 AM IST

Rajya Sabha elections 2020: NPP’s WR Kharlukhi wins in Meghalaya, MNF’s K Vanlalvena in Mizoram

The candidates of the ruling MNF in Mizoram and Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) won the one Rajya Sabha seats in eaxh state, while the process in Manipur was withheld by the Election Commission, election officials said on Friday.

Jun 19, 2020, 20:56 PM IST

Earthquake measuring 5.0 on Richter scale hits Mizoram

An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit 98 km south-east (SE) of Champhai in Mizoram on Thursday.

Jun 18, 2020, 20:31 PM IST