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4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Mizoram, ninth time in last one month

The earthquake occurred at 3.56 pm and its epicentre was 33 km south-southwest of Champhai, according to the National Centre for Seismology

Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude shakes Mizoram; seventh time in 3 weeks

The earthquake occurred around 5.26 pm and the epicentre was 25 km south-southwest of Champhai, according to the National Centre for Seismology

Mizoram: 5.3-magnitude quake leaves roads, houses damaged; PM assures help

Several houses and buildings in Champhai district, including a church in Zokhawthar, have been damaged due to the quake

Covid-19: Mizoram extends total lockdown in cities, towns till June 30

The total lockdown was imposed on June 9 after the number of coronavirus cases in the Northeastern state has jumped from 1 to 42 in a week

Covid-19 lockdown: Northeast states back to work sooner than others

The eight states together account for 2,930 or 1.3 per cent of the around 230,000 cases in the country

Punjab, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Mizoram extend Covid-19 lockdown

West Bengal said its extension would come with some relaxations and conditions

Karnataka, J&K and Mizoram make quarantine mandatory for air travellers

The civil aviation ministry in it's order on Thursday had said that passengers will have to adhere to health protocols of destination states

Mizoram becomes coronavirus-free state with recovery of lone patient

Mizoram Health Minister Dr R Lalthangliana said the state's lone Covid-19 patient, a pastor, was discharged from Zoram Medical College (ZMC) on Saturday afternoon after 45 days of intense treatment

Key takeaways from PM Modi's lockdown extension speech

Mr Modi has warned, "In the next few days, you will see more strict actions to contain the damage. Till April 20, there will be a careful survey and evaluation

Mizoram people opposed to Citizenship Amendment Bill: CM Zoramthanga

Zoramthanga met Shah, who is also the BJP national president, at the Raj Bhavan in Aizawl where the two leaders discussed several issues

Mizoram govt recommends 3 IAS officers for Chief Electoral Officer's post

The names suggested by the government were -- Lalhmingthanga, H Lalengmawia and K Lalthawmmawia -- the official said on the condition of anonymity

EC panel to study demand for removal of Mizoram's chief electoral officer

The demand for Shashank's exit from the state rose shortly after the Election Commission (EC) removed the state's Principal Secretary (Home) Lalnunmawia Chuaungo

Mizoram becomes 27th state to join UDAY scheme

Mizoram has become the 27th state to join UDAY scheme meant for revival of debt-stressed discoms which will help it get overall benefits of Rs 198 crore during the period of turnaround. "The Government of India and the State of Mizoram signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the scheme Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) on March 31, 2017 for operational improvement of the state's Power Distribution Department," a Power Ministry statement said. According to the statement, with the signing of MoU by Mizoram, the total states/Union territories covered under UDAY will be 27. Mizoram would derive an overall net benefit of about Rs 198 crore by way of cheaper funds, reduction in aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) and transmission losses and interventions in energy efficiency during the period of turnaround. The reduction in AT&C losses and transmission losses to 15 per cent and 2.50 per cent respectively is likely to bring additional revenue of around Rs 166 ...

Mizoram to continue peace talks with terror outfit

Negotiations between the state govt and the HPC-D reached a standoff in 2013 on the issue of extension of the period of suspension of operations

Mizo National Front demands President rule in Mizoram

They highlighted the Congress government's complete failure in maintaining law and order

Female voters in Mizoram outnumber males

Among 7,22,739 voters there are 14,775 more female voters than male voters

Not possible to implement pay panel recommendations: Mizoram CM

State finance department has been calculating the financial implications of implementing the pay panel recommendations

Mizoram-HPC(D) peace talks next week

Lalzirliana chaired a meeting of senior home department and police officials to discuss the modalities for the talks

Mizoram sets up committee to study impact of Mizoram Liquor Prohibition and Control Act

The Committee would study the economical, social and health aspects of the impact of the MLPC Act

Eight Mizoram girls rescued while being trafficked to Gujarat

The girls were aged between 15 and 25 years while the two men are aged between 35 and 40