Amid row with Mizoram, Assam resolves border conflict with Nagaland, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls it ‘historic’
Calling it a “historic step”, Assam CM Sarma added that his government is “committed to ensuring peace at its borders”.
Jul 31, 2021, 17:38 PM IST'Happy to join in any investigation,'says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma after FIR filed against him by Mizoram Police over border clashes
The Chief Mnister has been booked under various charges, including attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, Mizoram Inspector General of Police (Headquarter) John Neihlaia told a news agency
Jul 31, 2021, 13:32 PM ISTAmid hostilities, Assam government warns its people against travelling to Mizoram
The state government also said that Assamese, who are staying in Mizoram due to work-related compulsion, should “exercise utmost caution”.
Jul 29, 2021, 21:51 PM ISTAssam-Mizoram border conflict: 12-hour bandh called in Assam's three districts, death toll rises to 7
A 12-hour bandh has been called in Assam's Barak Valley comprising three districts - Cachar, Halaikandi and Karimganj on Wednesday condemning the killing of seven persons in border clash with Mizoram
Jul 28, 2021, 06:24 AM ISTAssam to move Supreme Court against alleged encroachment by Mizoram after bloody border clashes
The Chief Minister asserted that not an inch of Assam's land could be encroached by the neighbouring state. "People have sacrificed their lives but boundary has been protected which we will continue
Jul 27, 2021, 15:39 PM ISTAssam-Mizoram border war: Rahul Gandhi slams Amit Shah, accuses him of "sowing hatred and distrust"
"Heartfelt condolences to the families of those who've been killed. I hope the injured recover soon," Rahul Gandhi tweeted
Jul 27, 2021, 11:40 AM ISTAssam-Mizoram border conflict: How it escalated and what the Centre is doing to resolve it
The long-standing dispute has its origin in a notification of 1875 issued during the British era that differentiated Lushai Hills from the plains of Cachar, and another of 1933 that demarcates a
Jul 27, 2021, 10:41 AM ISTDNA Exclusive: All about violence between Assam and Mizoram, and genesis of 150-year-old border dispute
The latest violence spotlights the long-standing inter-state boundary issue between the two northeast states, and dates back to the colonial era, when Mizoram was known as Lushai Hills, a district of
Jul 27, 2021, 00:34 AM ISTAssam-Mizoram border row: 6 Assam cops dead, 50 injured in clashes
Assam's Barak Valley districts of Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi share a 164 km long border with Mizoram's three districts of Aizawl, Kolasib and Mamit. Following a territorial dispute, there were
Jul 26, 2021, 23:38 PM ISTWanna go on tiger hunt? Here's Sanctuary Asia's hidden tiger
A puzzle picture posted by Sanctuary Asia on its official Instagram handle went viral as it is believed to be “the first photographic record of a tiger.”
Jun 16, 2021, 12:01 PM ISTMizoram man, head of world's largest family with 39 wives and 94 kids, dies at 76
The patriarch of the world's largest family, Zionghaka aka Zion-a, died at a hospital here on Sunday, sources at the medical establishment said. He was 76 and is survived by 39 wives, 94 children and
Jun 13, 2021, 21:10 PM ISTBangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina writes to Assam CM Himanta Biswa, says 'focus on shared economic development'
The prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has written to the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Assam, with a focus on shared economic development and connectivity. Assam is one of the 5
May 15, 2021, 00:17 AM ISTMizoram announces seven-day lockdown from May 10, bans intra-state travel
The total lockdown will remain in force till 4 am of May 17 in Mizoram. During the restriction period, no resident of the capital and district headquarter towns will be allowed to come out of their
May 07, 2021, 23:14 PM ISTMassive fire breaks out in Mizoram's forest, IAF choppers pressed into service - In Pics
PM Narendra Modi spoke to Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Monday and assured him of the Centre's full support to deal with the forest fires.
Apr 27, 2021, 07:39 AM ISTMizoram imposes 7-day lockdown-like curbs in Aizawl, 10 other districts to contain COVID-19
Though the state government order issued on Monday night did not use the word "lockdown", it said no resident in Aizawl municipal area and 10 other district headquarters should step out of their
Apr 20, 2021, 14:46 PM ISTWorld Bank approves USD 32 million project to boost health services in Mizoram
The project titled "Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project" will strengthen the governance and the management structure of the Mizoram Health department and its subsidiaries.
Apr 02, 2021, 14:43 PM ISTWe defied orders to kill protesters: Myanmar's police refugees in India
“We cannot hurt our people, that's why we came to Mizoram,” said one of the men, who hails from the northwestern town of Tedim in Myanmar.
Mar 19, 2021, 23:45 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi wishes Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram on Statehood day
"Best wishes to my sisters and brothers of Mizoram on their Statehood Day. The entire nation is proud of the great Mizo culture. The people of Mizoram are known for their kindness and commitment
Feb 20, 2021, 10:47 AM ISTMizoram reports its first COVID-19 death; with 80 new cases, tally reaches 2,607
Mizoram had reported its first coronavirus case on March 24 after a 52-year-old pastor, with a travel history to the Netherlands, tested positive for the infection.
Oct 29, 2020, 08:00 AM ISTMyanmar army launches Operation Sunrise-3 to crackdown insurgent groups at Indo-Myanmar border
Indian foreign secretary Harsh Shringla and Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane were on a two-day visit to Myanmar this month.
Oct 26, 2020, 14:59 PM IST