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Union Minister Giriraj Singh announces plan to transform Mizoram into hub of Muga silk production

Union Minister Giriraj Singh announces plan to transform Mizoram into hub of Muga silk production

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Aizawl, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday pitched an ambitious plan to position Mizoram as a national leader in Muga silk production. Union Minister Giriraj Singh announces plan to transform Mizoram into hub of Muga silk production Singh, who was on a two-day visit, visited the Sericulture Training Institute at Aizawl’s Zemabawk area during the day and inspected the silk reeling factory there. Addressing farmers and weavers at a function held at STI, Singh said his visit aimed at forging a deeper tie with farmers, not merely delivering official messages. He highlighted Mizoram’s unique position as the only state in the Northeast region that produces all four major silk varieties Muga, Eri, Mulberry and Tasar. Singh announced that efforts are underway to transform the state into a leader in Muga silk production. Under the Silk Samagra 2.0 scheme, a significant financial package has been allocated to the state, he said. According to officials, Rs. 59.74 crore has been allocated to Mizoram under the Silk Samagra 2.0 scheme from 2021-22 to January, 2026 to improve …

16 convicts walk out of Mizoram jail on forged court orders in Lunglei; 10 held

16 convicts walk out of Mizoram jail on forged court orders in Lunglei; 10 held

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Sixteen convicts serving their prison term in southern Mizoram’s Lunglei jail have walked out of jail over the last four months on the basis of forged court documents, police said on Thursday. Police said five of the 16 convicts were still missing. The fraud, which began in January this year, was discovered last week when the Lunglei district sessions court could not find the records for orders to release some inmates, said Lalruatsanga, deputy superintendent at Lunglei District Jail. The judge filed a police report on April 25, which led to a massive search for the 16 convicts. Ten of them have been arrested, while five more are still on the run. One convict died after being released. He said the forged documents were so professionally crafted that they bypassed initial scrutiny. “For us, delaying judgment orders is forbidden. We dare not question the orders of the court,” he added. Lalruatsanga said a 22-year-old inmate lodged in the same prison, Jeremiah Lalthangtura, was suspected of having plotted the elaborate fraud. A statement by Mizoram Police …

Schools shut in multiple districts as rain, strong winds batter Mizoram

Schools shut in multiple districts as rain, strong winds batter Mizoram

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All schools in Mizoram’s Aizawl, Serchhip and Lunglei districts remained closed for a second day on Wednesday as heavy rain and gusty winds continued to batter the state. Schools in the southern districts of Hnahthial and Lawngtlai, which remained open on Tuesday, also ordered closure. Mizoram has experienced torrential rainfall accompanied by gusty winds since Monday, leaving a trail of destruction. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Canadian man who helped fix Bengaluru’s footpaths with viral videos moves to Mizoram: ‘Farewell, Bengaluru’

Canadian man who helped fix Bengaluru’s footpaths with viral videos moves to Mizoram: ‘Farewell, Bengaluru’

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Caleb Friesen, the Canadian vlogger whose viral videos prompted Bengaluru authorities to fix some of the city’s crumbling footpaths, is moving to Mizoram. His viral “before and after” videos became a catalyst for urban reform in several neighbourhoods, earning him a reputation as a local hero. Friesen is now trading India’s Silicon Valley for the community-driven culture of Aizawl, citing a desire for his children to “grow up in a place that is equitable”. The Canadian man who relocated to Mizoram from Bengaluru. (Instagram/@caleb_friesen) “Farewell, Bengaluru. After 6.5 years I’m finally saying goodbye to one of my favourite cities in India. Why? Well, having kids changed my perspective on life a bit. I want them to grow up in a place that is equitable. Where people respect each other and are patient with one another. I do feel that you can find many pockets of this behaviour in Bengaluru, but it’s not as ubiquitous in Bengaluru as it is in Aizawl,” Friesen wrote in an Instagram post. Also Read: ₹15,000 a month on pet dog, …

Union Minister Giriraj Singh announces plan to transform Mizoram into hub of Muga silk production

Mizoram gets alert on Myanmar crossings| India News

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Multiple incidents of foreign nationals crossing into Myanmar from Mizoram have been reported in the recent past, with state police saying that multiple national intelligence agencies had alerted them to possible movement of suspected Western mercenaries along the India-Myanmar border earlier this month, and chief minister Lalduhoma raising an alert in the state assembly about rising security concerns. Mizoram gets alert on Myanmar crossings On March 10, 2025, Lalduhoma informed the state assembly that a surge in foreign visitors had raised security concerns. “Between June and December 2024, nearly 2,000 entries by Western visitors were recorded, including U.S. and British nationals, who reportedly crossed the India-Myanmar border to provide military training to resistance forces in Chinland, yet foreign tourists are rarely seen on the streets of Aizawl. Six Mizoram districts – Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual and Serchhip- share a 316 mile (510 km) border with Myanmar,” he said. He also cited the arrest of a British army operative in Aizawl for alleged possession of gun cartridges, claiming intelligence inputs suggested the individual, a Ukraine …

If we play well, we could represent India| By Lalremsiami

If we play well, we could represent India| By Lalremsiami

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Hockey isn’t that popular in Mizoram. When compared to football, no one really knows about the sport. So naturally when I started playing hockey in school, my family didn’t know about the sport. A teacher in school handed me a hockey stick and drafted me into the team. As I started playing, I started falling in love with the sport. I was soon drafted into the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre at the Thenzawl Hockey Academy, which was a major stepping stone. At the academy, our seniors, coaches, and teachers all used to parrot the same thing, “If we play hockey well, we could represent our country; represent India.” That was a big motivating factor for a young Lalremsiami. I wanted to represent my country. International debut and early days At 16, I was drafted into the National Hockey Academy in Delhi and then life changed. I made my senior international debut in 2017 against Belarus and have been a part of the Indian women’s national team since. In the early days, I …

Mizoram to replace rote learning

Mizoram to replace rote learning

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The Mizoram government will introduce experience-based curriculum in schools to replace rote learning, in a major transition in the state’s pedagogical approach, an official said on Friday. The government is also planning to introduce standardised annual exams for Std V and VIII in which students from various schools will be required to answer uniform questions, the official said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Mizoram Governor lauds armed forces-civilian camaraderie| India News

Mizoram Governor lauds armed forces-civilian camaraderie| India News

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Aizawl, Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh on Saturday lauded the long-standing camaraderie between the armed forces and local communities. Mizoram Governor lauds armed forces-civilian camaraderie Addressing a statewide ex-servicemen rally here, Singh, himself a decorated retired general, commended the courage and devotion to duty displayed by veterans, describing their discipline as a model for the nation. He remarked that Mizoram’s ex-servicemen are among the “smartest” in the country, adding, “This is the epitome of how an ex-serviceman should conduct himself.” The governor highlighted Mizoram’s proud tradition of peace and mutual respect, praising the unique harmony, mutual respect and goodwill shared between civilians and personnel in uniform. He described the rally as a clear reflection of mutual trust and cooperation between the public and the armed forces. Emphasising that veterans are “living embodiments of selfless service,” the governor recalled their sacrifices, noting the long periods spent away from families in the country’s most challenging terrains to ensure national security. Singh also welcomed the establishment of a dedicated medical camp and a grievance redressal cell to assist …

Union Minister Giriraj Singh announces plan to transform Mizoram into hub of Muga silk production

Drugs worth ₹816 cr seized in Mizoram since April 2025: Guv| India News

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Aizawl, Mizoram Governor Gen Vijay Kumar Singh on Monday said the state government has been making massive efforts to curb narcotic trafficking, and the police have seized drugs and other such substances valued at ₹816 crore since April last year. Drugs worth ₹816 cr seized in Mizoram since April 2025: Guv Unfurling the national flag during the Republic Day celebration here, he said that 338 people have been arrested in 217 criminal cases during that period. A large consignment of smuggled Burmese areca nuts valued at ₹17.8 crore was also seized, the governor said. The state police also seized 42 arms along with a cache of ammunition and magazines, resulting in multiple arrests and criminal cases, he said. Strong enforcement action was also taken against illegal liquor trade, with substantial quantities of locally made spirits, Indian Made Foreign Liquor, foreign-origin alcoholic beverages, and beer seized, and 82 cases registered with 99 arrests, he said. Mizoram has been a dry state since 2019. “These concerted actions underscore the unwavering commitment of Mizoram police to safeguarding public …

Mizoram Cabinet is against extending Governor’s Rule in troubled tribal council

Mizoram Cabinet is against extending Governor’s Rule in troubled tribal council

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The council of ministers responded to a reference from Governor of Mizoram Vijay Kumar Singh on whether Governor’s Rule, imposed on July 7, 2025, should be extended for another six months. File | Photo Credit: PTI GUWAHATI: As neighbouring Manipur nears a year under President’s Rule, the Mizoram government is against extending Governor’s Rule in a tribal council for another six months. On Wednesday (January 7, 2026), the Mizoram Cabinet said there was no justification in extending Governor’s Rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC). It cited three assessments, including one by the State’s Chief Secretary, to assert that the council was not facing any political instability to merit extension. The council of ministers responded to a reference from Governor Vijay Kumar Singh on whether Governor’s Rule, imposed on July 7, 2025, should be extended for another six months. It negated extension by pointing out that a single political party enjoys a clear majority in the CADC. The ministers also said that Governor’s Rule was imposed despite their earlier recommendation that the single-largest party …