#mizoram

Mizoram Establishes First State Human Rights Commission

Mizoram has launched its first State Human Rights Commission to address abuse complaints following a mandate from the Gauhati High Court.

Chawngthu Fanai • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Opposition Parties Demand Special Assembly Session Over FCRA Bill

Opposition parties in Mizoram are pushing the government to formally reject proposed FCRA amendments threatening foreign aid to local Christian institutions.

Ethan Ralte • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Teachers Burn Government Orders in School Funding Protest

Mizoram teachers protested in Aizawl over new school funding rules, burning government orders and demanding full provincialisation of their institutions.

Ethan Ralte • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Establishes First Human Rights Commission

Mizoram sworn in its first State Human Rights Commission following a Gauhati High Court order to protect citizens' rights through an independent body.

Chawngthu Fanai • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Pushes for Global Disaster Tech and Regional Leadership

Mizoram officials met with UN and Union leaders to fast-track disaster mitigation, landslide risk projects, and regional urban planning goals.

Ethan Ralte • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Political Parties Demand Formal Opposition to FCRA Amendment Bill

Mizoram's Congress and MNF call for urgent state action to oppose federal FCRA amendments, fearing threats to Christian institutions and NGOs.

Ethan Ralte • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Partners with UN to Battle Rising Disaster Risks

Mizoram officials met with the UN in New Delhi to secure technical aid and global expertise to combat increasing landslide and earthquake risks.

Chawngthu Fanai • 29 Jul 2026

Chakma Council Urges Mizoram Government to Resolve Funding Crisis

CADC Chief Nirupam Chakma met CM Lalduhoma to address a 63-crore budget gap and request funding for stalled construction projects and unpaid salaries.

Chawngthu Fanai • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Political Parties Rally Against FCRA Amendment Bill

Mizoram's opposition parties are pressuring the state government and MPs to formally reject the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill over religious concerns.

Ethan Ralte • 29 Jul 2026

₹10 Crore for 40,000 Refugees: Why Mizoram's Indigenous Tribes Are at Breaking Point

"NEWire.in's editorial argues that indigenous tribal communities deserve institutional protection, not just hospitality. Six recommendations. One warning. Read

NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Partners with UN to Bolster Disaster Defenses

Mizoram officials met with the UNDRR in New Delhi to request technical support for climate and earthquake preparedness and regional disaster planning.

Ethan Ralte • 28 Jul 2026

Mizoram Civic Group Demands Strict Scrutiny of Electoral Rolls

The Young Mizo Association demands rigorous electoral roll verification in Mizoram to ensure only legitimate citizens appear on the final voter lists.

Ethan Ralte • 28 Jul 2026

Mizo National Front Battles Proposed Foreign Funding Law

The Mizo National Front is fighting the new Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, fearing it will gut local churches and schools.

Chawngthu Fanai • 28 Jul 2026

Mizoram Seeks Disaster Status for African Swine Fever Amid Massive Financial Losses

Mizoram officials are pushing the federal government to designate African Swine Fever as a disaster to unlock funding for farmers and mitigation projects.

Ethan Ralte • 28 Jul 2026

Young Mizo Association Pushes for Electoral Roll Scrutiny

Mizoram's largest civil society group demands strict verification of the state's electoral rolls to keep non-citizens off the voter list.

Ethan Ralte • 27 Jul 2026

Mizoram Pushes for Disaster Status on Swine Fever Outbreaks

Mizoram officials met with the NDMA to request disaster status for African Swine Fever and review statewide plans for earthquake and landslide mitigation.

Chawngthu Fanai • 27 Jul 2026

Security Forces Seize Over Rs 14 Crore in Drugs and Contraband in Mizoram

Security forces arrested seven people and seized drugs and smuggled areca nuts worth Rs 14.2 crore during four operations across Mizoram from July 24 to 26.

Ethan Ralte • 27 Jul 2026

Centre Grants Mizoram Rs 120 Crore for Healthcare Upgrades

Mizoram secures Rs 120 crore from the Centre for health infrastructure after showing gains in infant mortality reduction and facility certifications.

Chawngthu Fanai • 27 Jul 2026

Chakma Council Petitions Mizoram Governor Over Unpaid Wages and Stalled Projects

CADC Chief Nirupam Chakma met Governor Vijay Kumar Singh to address a four-month salary backlog and unfinished infrastructure projects in Mizoram.

Chawngthu Fanai • 27 Jul 2026

Tripura and Mizoram Officials Set August Border Talks

Tripura and Mizoram officials will meet in Agartala this August to resolve a long-standing inter-state border dispute through official dialogue.

Nihar Jamatia • 27 Jul 2026