Mizoram woman farmer to receive FAO award

September 24, 2026 12:55 PM

Mizoram woman farmer to receive FAO award

A 35-year-old teacher-turned-farmer from a remote village in Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district will receive a United Nations award in Rome for her contribution to agriculture and rural development, after turning strawberry cultivation into a profitable livelihood. Z T Lalrithangi, popularly known as Pi Mari-i, from Sangau in south Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district, has been selected among the “FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development” by the Food and Agriculture Organization...

Mizoram’s Bairabi-Sairang rail line completes one year, records over 15 lakh passengers, 1,100+ train trips

September 15, 2026 11:24 AM

Mizoram’s Bairabi-Sairang rail line completes one year, records over 15 lakh passengers, 1,100+ train trips

The 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram has completed one year of operations, transforming connectivity, passenger movement, freight transportation and tourism opportunities in the hill state, according to the Ministry of Railways. The railway line and Sairang railway station were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13, 2025, marking the extension of the national railway network to the doorstep of Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram. Built through challenging ...

Centre releases over Rs 1,500 crore to boost rural local governance in 6 states

March 31, 2026 11:16 AM

Centre releases over Rs 1,500 crore to boost rural local governance in 6 states

The government on Tuesday said it has released more than Rs 1,500 crore as the 15th Finance Commission grants to strengthen rural local governance in six states. The Centre sanctioned and released tied and untied grants during FY 2025–26 for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)/Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Mizoram and Meghalaya to further empower grassroots governance and enable need-based local development. For Telangana, Rs 247.94 crore has bee...

Mizoram’s strategic border location strengthens India’s Act East Policy: Governor

February 20, 2026 2:43 PM

Mizoram’s strategic border location strengthens India’s Act East Policy: Governor

Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Friday said the state’s strategic location along India’s international borders with Myanmar to the east and Bangladesh to the west has given it a vital role in advancing the country’s Act East Policy in the context of a rapidly evolving global landscape. On the occasion of Mizoram Statehood Day, the Governor said that among the key recent accomplishments, on September 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 51.38-km ...

PM, Union ministers extend Statehood Day greetings to Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh

February 20, 2026 9:43 AM

PM, Union ministers extend Statehood Day greetings to Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers on Friday extended greetings to the people of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh on the occasion of their Statehood Days, lauding the states for their cultural heritage, natural beauty, and contributions to the nation’s development. In a post on X, the Prime Minister highlighted the unique identity and strengths of both states. Greeting Mizoram, PM Modi said the state is widely known for its striking natural beauty and enduring cultural tra...

Farmers’ sincere efforts behind Mizoram being named ‘Ginger Capital of India’: CM Lalduhoma

January 14, 2026 3:34 PM

Farmers’ sincere efforts behind Mizoram being named ‘Ginger Capital of India’: CM Lalduhoma

After the NITI Aayog formally declared Mizoram as the ‘Ginger Capital of India’, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said the recognition is a testament to the sustained hard work, dedication and innovation of the state’s farmers, who have transformed ginger cultivation into a major agricultural success story. Inaugurating the Ginger Processing Unit established at the Sairang Horticulture Centre, around 21 km from Aizawl, the Chief Minister noted that although Mizoram has been a Union Territory and ...

Mizoram gets its first rail-carried consignment of cars

December 15, 2025 1:52 PM

Mizoram gets its first rail-carried consignment of cars

In a historic moment, Mizoram's Sairang Railway Station handled its first-ever direct inward automobile rake, carrying 119 Maruti cars from Changsari near Guwahati. This development will enhance vehicle availability in Aizawl, reduce dependence on long road transport, and benefit Mizoram’s automobile sector, including dealers, service providers, and customers, marking a significant step in the state’s infrastructural and economic development, according to a statement issued by the Ministry ...

Northeast’s bio-potential can drive India’s economic growth: Jitendra Singh

October 30, 2025 8:52 PM

Northeast’s bio-potential can drive India’s economic growth: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that the Northeast’s vast bio-potential holds immense promise for India’s economic ascent, emphasizing that technology-driven interventions are transforming rural livelihoods across the region. The Minister was addressing the Stakeholder-cum-Awareness Meet and Distribution of Quality Planting Materials under the CSIR-Aroma Mission and CSIR–Floriculture Mission, ...

Northeast no longer a frontier waiting for progress but central to India’s growth story: PM Modi

September 12, 2025 3:25 PM

Northeast no longer a frontier waiting for progress but central to India’s growth story: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored the transformation of India’s Northeast, stating that the region is no longer a distant frontier waiting for development but has become central to India’s growth story. “The inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line marks a historic milestone, connecting Mizoram to the national railway network and opening new avenues of trade, connectivity, and opportunity,” PM Modi said in a post on X. PM Modi also praised an article written by...

Centre releases over ₹284 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Mizoram, Odisha, Tripura

August 26, 2025 2:26 PM

Centre releases over ₹284 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Mizoram, Odisha, Tripura

The government on Tuesday said it has released more than ₹284 crore for rural local bodies in three states during the financial year 2025–26. The funds were released under the 15th Finance Commission (XV FC) Untied Grants. Mizoram has received ₹14.2761 crore for 827 eligible village councils as part of the 2023–24 grants, while Odisha has been allocated ₹240.8149 crore for 6,085 eligible Gram Panchayats and 63 eligible Block Panchayats. Tripura has been provided ₹29.75 crore for 60...