
Laldenga to Head Coalition in Mizoram, 1986
An article from 40 years ago, June 26, 1986, reports that Laldenga was set to head a coalition government in Mizoram.
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An article from 40 years ago, June 26, 1986, reports that Laldenga was set to head a coalition government in Mizoram.

The Congress party experienced a setback in the Rajya Sabha elections, losing a seat in Jharkhand due to cross-voting by its allies. Voting also took place for Rajya Sabha seats in Mizoram, with the BJP and Congress abstaining.
Mizoram has introduced 'Red Card' permits, allowing individuals to legally obtain alcohol for medical use under strictly defined conditions and a doctor's prescription.

Indian Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shared a video depicting a heavily littered train coach, urging people to learn from the cleanliness standards observed in Mizoram and the North East.

A new Rajdhani train service has led to a significant surge in tourism in Mizoram, with over 800,000 visitors in the past six months, but it has also brought fears of the outsider among locals.
Sixteen convicts in Mizoram attempted a prison break, reminiscent of 'Shawshank Redemption', but 13 of them were re-arrested. The alleged fraud related to their escape began in January and was only detected recently.

The results for the 10th and 12th-grade board examinations in Chhattisgarh (CGBSE) and Mizoram (MBSE) for the year 2026 have been released. Students can now check and download their scorecards online.

The Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) is set to release the Class 10th (HSLC) results for 2026 soon, with students advised on where to check their scores.

Mizoram has signed an agreement focusing on a 'development roadmap' with what is described as the 'only remaining underground group' in the region.

A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.
Ukraine called for a transparent investigation into the detention of six of its nationals in Mizoram, denying any involvement in terrorist activities.

The Supreme Court rejected a decade-old plea by the Mizo Chief Council claiming absolute ownership of land in the erstwhile Lushai Hills (modern-day Mizoram) and seeking enhanced compensation.
The Home Minister of Mizoram has issued a warning to refugees residing in the state against engaging in illegal trade activities.

The two-day celebration of literature and ideas will bring together writers, poets, and artists from across India

An article highlights ten lesser-known places to explore in Mizoram, India, encouraging travelers to venture beyond typical tourist destinations.
Two suspended Border Security Force (BSF) jawans have been sentenced to 42 years in jail for their involvement in a 2017 gang-rape and acid attack incident in Mizoram.

The Chief Minister of Mizoram has expressed serious concerns about the increasing burden of Myanmar refugees, as the Central Government proceeds with border fencing projects along the India-Myanmar frontier.
The Mizoram government has initiated a program from the central government aimed at combating soil degradation within the state.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has announced a plan to transform Mizoram into a major hub for Muga silk production.

The Sanate faction, considered the last surviving insurgent group in Mizoram, has laid down its arms, leading to the northeastern state being declared insurgency-free.

Several Indian state education boards, including those in Goa, Mizoram, and Uttarakhand, have announced or are set to announce their Class 10 and 12 examination results for the year 2026. Students can check their scores on official websites and platforms like DigiLocker.


Mizoram police have seized drugs valued at ₹25 crore and arrested eight individuals over the past week, with a significant operation on March 25 intercepting a truck near Aizawl.

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has strongly refuted allegations made by the Youth Congress regarding land purchase deals, stating his actions were "to help people."

Mizoram is facing security concerns due to foreign nationals crossing into Myanmar, prompting increased police vigilance amid reports of potential mercenaries and rising geopolitical tensions.

SPOT cafe in Aizawl offers free HIV and STI testing, condoms and counselling in a relaxed atmosphere with a TV, karaoke and fun games

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has publicly defended recently amended customary laws, addressing a social media debate surrounding the changes.
The Mizoram government has terminated the employment of 29 individuals due to their involvement in proxy hiring practices.

ZPM spokesperson K. Laltluangkima was elected as Mizoram's sole Rajya Sabha member, securing 26 out of 36 votes and succeeding K. Vanlalvena in the Upper House of Parliament.

Two Border Security Force (BSF) men received 42-year imprisonment sentences for gang rape and acid attack in Mizoram, though they were acquitted of the murder charge related to the victim's friend.

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches along the Mizoram-Myanmar border in connection with the smuggling of dry areca nuts, a commodity with high domestic demand.

Among the states covered in phase 3 are Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttarakhand and others.

Persistent and intensified aerial bombardments in Myanmar's Chin state, which shares a 500 km border with India, have triggered a refugee influx into Mizoram border villages.

Sixteen convicts managed to walk out of a Mizoram jail in Lunglei using forged court orders, a fraud detected last week, with ten of them subsequently apprehended.

Approximately 240 members of a 'lost tribe' have migrated from India's Manipur and Mizoram regions to Tel Aviv, Israel.

The Indian state of Mizoram has commenced its household census, with plans to include refugees in a separate survey scheduled for the following year.

Russian drone attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian cities, including Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, resulting in at least three deaths and 13 injuries, with reports of damage to residential buildings and a maternity hospital.

Ministry of External Affairs says the Ukrainians and an American were found “wanting” of the required permits for visiting Mizoram

Six Ukrainians and one American have been arrested by India's NIA for allegedly supplying drones to insurgents and illegal entry into Mizoram.

Mizoram has received its first-ever rail shipment of foodgrains, with 25,900 quintals of rice and other food items arriving in the Indian state.
A women's group in Mizoram is urging the government to repeal an amended marriage law, deeming it unsafe for women.
A minister announced that 93 percent of the biometric enrolment process for Myanmar refugees in Mizoram has been completed.