Topic: Mizoram
Mizoram Launches MIWAS, e-Sanction, e-Budget and DBT
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched four digital financial management initiatives on 15 October 2026 at the Chief Minister’s Office in Aizawl. The initiatives—MIWAS, e-Sanction, e-Budget and 100% Direct...
Mizoram Farmer ZT Lalrithangi to Receive FAO Award
ZT Lalrithangi, also known as Pi Mari-i, is a 35-year-old farmer from Sangau village in Lawngtlai district of Mizoram. She has been selected for the FAO 100 Women...
Mizoram Records Two New Frog Species
Mizoram has recorded two new-to-science amphibian species, Duttaphrynus phawngpui and Ingerana aizawl. The two species were described in scientific publications dated 13 September 2026 and 14 September 2026,...
Mizoram Leads in Electoral Roll Digitisation
Mizoram has recorded 68.05% digitisation of enumeration forms under the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as of 12 June 2026. The state ranks...
New worm-eating snake species named after Mizoram herpetologist
Trachischium lalremsangai is a new worm-eating snake species described in the journal Herpetozoa on 19 May 2026. The species was named after Professor Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga of Mizoram...
Mizoram Ginger Mission Launched With Rs 189 Crore Outlay
The Centre launched the Mizoram Ginger Mission on 13 May 2026 with an outlay of Rs 189.79 crore. The project is also named the Mizoram Ginger Unique Selling...
Chapchar Kut Showcases Mizoram’s Rich Cultural Heritage
Chapchar Kut, Mizoram’s major spring festival, once again brought vibrant cultural expressions to the forefront, celebrating the deep-rooted traditions of the Mizo community. Held annually in March after...
Mizoram Government to Procure Ginger, Broomsticks Under Bana Kaih
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has announced that the state government will begin procuring ginger and dry broomsticks directly from farmers from February 2 under its flagship Bana Kaih...
New Reed Snake Species Calamaria Mizoramensis Discovered in Mizoram
Researchers have discovered a new species of reed snake in Mizoram, underscoring the state’s rich but still underexplored biodiversity. The non-venomous species has been named “Calamaria mizoramensis”, after...
Mizoram and NITI Aayog to Hold Joint Tourism Conclave
In a move to accelerate tourism growth in the Northeast, Mizoram’s tourism minister Lalnghinglova Hmar and NITI Aayog member Dr VK Paul have agreed to jointly organise the...
Mizoram Launches GBV Solve Project to Tackle Violence Against Women
The Mizoram government has launched the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Solve Project to address rising incidents of violence against women and promote gender equality in the state. Social Welfare,...
