Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today?Saturday bank holiday: In India, are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, as well as on Sundays and national and region...
Mizoram elections: The issue that split BJP and MNF, spurred CongressAround 13,000 people from Manipur have taken shelter in Mizoram. These people, belonging to the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar community, share the same et...
MZP urges political parties to avoid nominating Mizo women married to non-MizoMZP Spokesman Ricky Lalbiakmawia said that they would intensify their agitation to ensure that Mizo women, who are married to non-Mizo or n...
Student body Mizo Zirlai Pawl to rally against candidacy of individual with non-Mizo partnerHrangchal is married to a Gorkha. Congress has fielded two women candidates, the other one being former minister of state Vanlalawmpuii Cha...
Mizoram election dates: Polling on November 7, result on December 3. Here is all you should knowThe Election Commission of India has announced that polls in Mizoram will take place on Mizoram 7, with results declared on December 3. In ...
Mizoram poll watchdog files complaint with DEO over violation of model code of conductMizoram People's Forum (MPF), an independent body, filed the complaint with Kolasib District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner on Mo...
The Mizo fight: The three simple factors that can decide how the state faresIn the run up to the polls R.Lalzirliana, Home minister and number two in the Lal Thanhawla cabinet resigned and joined the MNF.
Mizoram polls: Mizo groups gear up for upcoming electionsThe tightly-knit Mizo society is governed by indelible rules that the YMA and several other Mizo groups hold on to and enforce.
BJP releases 2nd list of candidates in MizoramThe BJP had released its first list of 13 candidates on October 20.
BJP to wait for MNF's decision on fielding candidates from Chakma-dominated seatsSarma said that the election scenario in Mizoram is still taking form but parties are announcing candidates
Why are political parties reluctant to field women candidates in Mizoram?As the state gets ready for assembly election on November 28, will the parties field women candidates? Possibly not.
How long should women of Mizoram continue to vote for a man only?The growing number of women voters in the state raises a question: how long should they stand in a queue on election day to vote for a man?
Mizoram to approach Election Commission over revision of polls in Bru campsThe resolution was made in a joint meeting of Mizoram's five main political parties and five civil societies today.
For Mizos, community feasts integral part of ChristmasPeople from a village or a locality congregate and eat together in such feasts where pork and beef are the main dishes besides chicken, fis...
New Bill to give Mizo woman right to property in divorce casesThe new legislation provided that divorce could only be granted by the court and women could now have share in the family property.
NGOs want all Bru inmates in Tripura relief camp return by FebruaryThe NGOs also implored the state government to make concerted efforts for the release of Deep Mondal, who has been kept in captivity by Bru...
Mizoram polls: Very few women candidates in frayWomen voters outnumber male voters in Mizoram but not a single woman has been elected to the Mizoram Assembly in the last 25 years.