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Silent traffic jams: How Aizawl’s road etiquette is a sign of a broader peace

Silent traffic jams: How Aizawl’s road etiquette is a sign of a broader peace

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A photograph of Aizawl, the capital city of India’s northeastern state of Mizoram When I was a corporator, my office was on the other side of the hill and it took me over an hour to get there. Because of the small lanes and roads in Aizawl, we have traffic jams. But we know that […]

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Mizoram has resources that are conducive for setting up big industries: CM Zoramthanga

Mizoram has resources that are conducive for setting up big industries: CM Zoramthanga

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Mizoram CM Zoramthanga. File | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Thursday said the northeastern State is rich in natural resources and has the infrastructure, which is conducive for setting up big industries. Addressing a programme at Mizoram University at Tanhril on the outskirts of Aizawl, as part of India’s G20 […]

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Morning Digest | Anti-encroachment drive in J&K halted after Centre steps in; Wholesale inflation eased to 4.7% in January, and more

Morning Digest | Anti-encroachment drive in J&K halted after Centre steps in; Wholesale inflation eased to 4.7% in January, and more

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Security personnel deployed outside an automobile showroom, which is being demolished during an anti-encroachment drive, in Jammu on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ANI Anti-encroachment drive in J&K halted after Centre steps in The month-long anti-encroachment drive in Jammu and Kashmir to retrieve government land has been halted following an intervention by the Union Home Ministry, […]

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Data | Risky diet: Which Indian States top fried food and aerated drink consumption

Data | Risky diet: Which Indian States top fried food and aerated drink consumption

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Fizz and fries: Consumption of fried food and aerated drinks vary across States in India Consumption of fried foods and aerated drinks is relatively higher in Goa, many Northeastern and eastern States as compared to the rest of India, according to data from the National Family and Health Survey (NFHS)-5 conducted in 2019-21. According to […]

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Rise in smuggling activities in Mizoram due to Myanmar crisis: Officials

Rise in smuggling activities in Mizoram due to Myanmar crisis: Officials

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During the January-May period of the current year, 19.81 kg of heroin has been seized and 374 people have been arrested for allegedly possessing the contraband. During the January-May period of the current year, 19.81 kg of heroin has been seized and 374 people have been arrested for allegedly possessing the contraband. The Myanmar political […]

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Mizoram CM asks for Centre’s help to set up new campus of Mizroram University

Mizoram CM asks for Centre’s help to set up new campus of Mizroram University

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Highlighting the need to establish more higher education institutions in Mizoram, Chief Minister Zoramthanga called on Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thurday evening in Delhi. He also apprised him of improving education in the state, a statement issued by the state government said. The chief minister sought the Central government’s help […]

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