News for 'Mizoram'

VIDEO: Scavengers want to rock Mizoram

VIDEO: Scavengers want to rock Mizoram

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Meet Scavengers, a popular rock band from Mizoram that plans to introduce a rock idol contest.

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

Mizoram's Aizawl is India's cancer capital

Mizoram's Aizawl is India's cancer capital

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Mizoram has the highest incidence of four types of cancer in the world and the grim situation is caused mainly by extensive consumption of tobacco by the Mizo people including women, experts said. The lifestyle of the people of the state, especially their extensive consumption of tobacco coupled with consumption of smoked meat, leads to the high incidence of cancer. The way of initiating smoking habit to young people at the age of 13 by the Mizo society is also harmful.

Now, foreigners can travel to Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur unrestricted

Now, foreigners can travel to Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur unrestricted

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Citizens from Pakistan, China and Afghanistan, however, continue to be banned from all PAP areas, including Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur.

Mizoram film industry pins hope on new government

Mizoram film industry pins hope on new government

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Swamped by Korean films dubbed in Mizo language, the film industry in Mizoram hopes that whichever party comes to power after polls should allocate more funds for its development.

EC to announce poll schedule for 5 states today

EC to announce poll schedule for 5 states today

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The commission will announce the dates for assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram.

MAPPED: 5 state results 2023, constituency-wise

MAPPED: 5 state results 2023, constituency-wise

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Here are constituency-wise results mapped for the four state assembly elections -- in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram.

Gehlot's rare gesture, backs Pilot against BJP attack

Gehlot's rare gesture, backs Pilot against BJP attack

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Not known to share the best of equations with his former deputy, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday came out in support of Sachin Pilot amid allegations by the Bharatiya Janata Party that his father, former Union minister Rajesh Pilot, was involved in the bombings over Mizoram in 1966.

Indian-origin soldier killed in car-ramming attack in West Bank

Indian-origin soldier killed in car-ramming attack in West Bank

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal was a resident of Nof HaGalil and a soldier in the Kfir Brigade's Nahshon Battalion, the Israeli Army said.

2580 villages under water, 14 lakh people hit in Assam floods

2580 villages under water, 14 lakh people hit in Assam floods

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday even though flood waters started have receding in many parts of the state, officials said.

Mizoram Oppn moves no trust motion

Mizoram Oppn moves no trust motion

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

The Opposition alleged that the law and order situation in the state had been gradually deteriorating while a number of banned militant outfits of the northeast had made Mizoram a corridor for arm smuggling.

Monsoon sets in over Kerala and northeast

Monsoon sets in over Kerala and northeast

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Spurred by cyclone Remal, the southwest monsoon set in over the Kerala coast and parts of the northeast on Thursday, a day earlier than forecast by the weather office.

Haryana rally to down Mizoram

Haryana rally to down Mizoram

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

Haryana scored thrice in last 12 minutes to win the Pool H match in the Senior National Hockey Championship.

Tiger presence in Mizoram forest area confirmed

Tiger presence in Mizoram forest area confirmed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The presence of a tiger has been confirmed in the country's eastern-most tiger protection areas, Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram bordering Bangladesh.

Maharashtra Governor Sankaranarayanan transferred to Mizoram

Maharashtra Governor Sankaranarayanan transferred to Mizoram

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government has transferred Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan to Mizoram for his remaining tenure, which ends in 2017.

India Gains Upper Hand In China Port Rivalry

India Gains Upper Hand In China Port Rivalry

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Sittwe deal is more significant than Chabahar in Iran, where India has rights to operate only two terminals and not the port itself.

My father did drop bombs, but...: Pilot slams BJP leader

My father did drop bombs, but...: Pilot slams BJP leader

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The Congress last week hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his criticism of then PM Indira Gandhi's decision to use the Indian Air Force in Mizoram in 1966, saying he "twisted decisions" taken by his predecessors out of their political and historical context to score "petty debating points".

Amid EVM glitch, MP records 75% voter turnout; poll percentage dips in Mizoram

Amid EVM glitch, MP records 75% voter turnout; poll percentage dips in Mizoram

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Polling in Madhya Pradesh was marred by complaints of faulty EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail machines.

Congress storms to power in Mizoram

Congress storms to power in Mizoram

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

The Congress today stormed to power in Mizoram bagging two-third majority with 28 seats in the 40-member assembly.

Mizoram: Women voters outnumber men, but no representation

Mizoram: Women voters outnumber men, but no representation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Women voters have been outnumbering male voters in Mizoram for the past few years, but paradoxically there are no women representatives in the state legislature for years together.

Ex-Gujarat Guv Kamla Beniwal passes away

Ex-Gujarat Guv Kamla Beniwal passes away

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Beniwal was admitted to the hospital after a brief illness. One of her family members said the funeral will be held on Thursday.

Uttrakhand Governor Aziz Qureshi shunted to Mizoram

Uttrakhand Governor Aziz Qureshi shunted to Mizoram

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Uttrakhand Governor Aziz Qureshi, who had taken the Modi government to Supreme Court for alleged attempts to ease him out of office, was on Tuesday shifted to Mizoram.

40 pc jump in Mizoram poll expense

40 pc jump in Mizoram poll expense

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The expenditure for the elections to the 40-member Mizoram legislative assembly to be held on November 25 was estimated at Rs 24.30 crore and was the highest ever expenses in the history of the state elections.

Congress gets two thirds majority in Mizoram

Congress gets two thirds majority in Mizoram

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

After facing a drubbing in four states, Congress on Monday got some good news in Mizoram where it powered to a two thirds majority in the assembly elections snapping up 27 of the 40 seats, while the opposition Mizo National Front secured four.

Mizoram: MNF, Cong tie up with smaller parties

Mizoram: MNF, Cong tie up with smaller parties

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

The ruling Mizoram National Front in the state, which retained power on its own in 2003, has now decided to continue its ties with the Mizoram Congress Party and forge an alliance with smaller political outfits to come back to power for the third consecutive term in the November assembly polls.

Mizoram governor K Rajasekharan resigns, may contest for LS polls

Mizoram governor K Rajasekharan resigns, may contest for LS polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Rajasekharan resigned from the post as he is keen on contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket from Kerala.

Mizoram teen Jeremy rewrites two Games record on way to sensational CWG gold

Mizoram teen Jeremy rewrites two Games record on way to sensational CWG gold

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Jeremy Lalrinnunga smashed two Games records on his way to a sensational gold medal win

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Met 16 Days Annually In Current Term

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Met 16 Days Annually In Current Term

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

In 2022, Rajasthan met for 30 days, Chhattisgarh 18 days, MP and Mizoram for 15 each, and Telangana for 10 days.

56 Assam villages want to merge with Mizoram

56 Assam villages want to merge with Mizoram

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Residents of 56 backward and interior villages in the greater Cheragi area of Assam's Karimganj district have blamed the state government for lack of any development activities in the region and expressed interest to merge with neighbouring Mizoram.

Govt to fence Myanmar border, end free movement into India

Govt to fence Myanmar border, end free movement into India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Shah made the announcement while addressing the passing out parade of the first batch of the five newly constituted Assam Police Commando battalions in Guwahati.

Zoramthanga, MNF chief for 33 yrs, resigns after loss

Zoramthanga, MNF chief for 33 yrs, resigns after loss

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

In his resignation letter sent to MNF senior vice president Tawnluia, Zoramthanga said he took moral responsibility as the president of the party for its poll debacle.

Phase 1: Voter turnout may cross 64%, Tripura tops with 80.17%

Phase 1: Voter turnout may cross 64%, Tripura tops with 80.17%

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

According to an official release, the voting percentage is likely to go up when reports from all polling stations are obtained, as polling was scheduled until 6 pm in many constituencies.

Lal Thanhawla sworn-in Mizoram chief minister

Lal Thanhawla sworn-in Mizoram chief minister

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Lal Thanhawla, who steered Congress to a landslide victory in Mizoram, was sworn-in as chief minister by Governor Vakkom Purushothaman on Saturday. He was sworn-in and administered oath of office along with his 11-member council of ministers at the Raj Bhavan here. This is Lal Thanhawla's second consecutive term and the fifth overall term as chief minister.

Heavy July rains offset June deficit, more likely in next 2-3 days

Heavy July rains offset June deficit, more likely in next 2-3 days

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Heavy rain in the first week of July compensated for the shortfall but caused flooding in many northeastern states.

Mizoram thrash Railways 3-0 to win Santosh Trophy

Mizoram thrash Railways 3-0 to win Santosh Trophy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Mizoram blanked Railways 3-0 in a one-sided final of the 68th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy in Siliguri.

Tata's Rs 27K-cr Assam chip plant to start in 2025; create 27K jobs initially

Tata's Rs 27K-cr Assam chip plant to start in 2025; create 27K jobs initially

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Tata Electronics on Saturday began the construction of its Rs 27,000-crore chip assembly plant in Assam, which is expected to become operational next year and create 27,000 jobs initially. The plant will produce 4.83 crore chips per day using indigenously-developed technologies. The plant's Bhumi Pujan (foundation stone laying) ceremony was held at the project site at Jagiroad in Morigaon district in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran.

'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'The biggest change that the BJP can initiate in the run-up to 2024 is appointing new faces as chief ministers.' 'In doing so, it will send a message well beyond 2024.'

This state is India's 'happiest', claims study

This state is India's 'happiest', claims study

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Mizoram's social structure also contributes to the happiness of its youth. "It is the upbringing that adds to youth being happy or not, we are a casteless society. Also, parental pressure for studies is less here," said Sister Lalrinmawii Khiangte, a teacher of Eben-ezer Boarding School, a private school in the state.

Rs 1760 cr worth seizures across 5 poll-bound states: EC

Rs 1760 cr worth seizures across 5 poll-bound states: EC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The poll panel said the seizures made since the polls were announced on October 9 are over seven times (Rs 239.15 crore) the seizures made in the previous assembly elections in these states in 2018.

SC summons CS, fin secretaries of 16 states over pay report non-compliance

SC summons CS, fin secretaries of 16 states over pay report non-compliance

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Though seven opportunities have been granted to the states, it appears that full compliance has not been affected and several states are in default, it said.