Dhaula Kuan gangrape: Sketch of third rapist released

New Delhi, Dec 1: The sketch of the third accused, who allegedly raped a 30-year-old BPO employee in Dhaula Kuan on November 24, was released by the police today. Police had released two other sketches on November 26 and 27 respectively. The sketch,...

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Breakthrough in Mizo woman rape case soon: Chidambaram

New Delhi: The Delhi Police is expected to get a breakthrough very soon in the case of abduction and rape of a Mizo woman in south Delhi, Home Minister P Chidambaram said and regretted the incident. "I am sorry for what happened in 5-6 days ago. Contrary...

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Rain harvesting in Mizoram

Laishram Shamungou Imphal, Nov 27 : To solve the problem of water scarcity faced by the people settled atop the mountains, Mizoram Government has been extending its help in constructing water tanks at different places to harvest rain water. The...

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CIJWS trains troops to fight guerillas like guerillas

By Ibochouba Maibam IMPHAL, Nov 24 : The Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), in Vairangte, Mizoram, gives not only jungle warfare and counter insurgency training, but also normal education at its Information and Research Centre instituted...

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Mizoram Tour : A State Where Prohibition Actually Works Wineries debut in dry Mizoram

Laishram Shamungou Champhai, November 22 2010: Although prohibition is being imposed in letter and spirit in Mizoram, the ruling Congress Government has brought about some amendments in its Prohibition Act to allow manufacturing of wine from...

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Mizoram tribals protest repatriation

Agartala, Nov 20 (IANS) The Tripura government is going ahead with its programme to relocate Reang tribals, who settled in the state after ethnic clashes in Mizoram, an official said Saturday, but the tribals continued to protest the move. Over 41,600...

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Mizoram poised for border trade boom

Aizawl, Nov 20 : Despite being the natural route of Indo-Myanmar border trade activities, Manipur has been struggling to reap the benefit due to several factors like poor communication facilities and unstable law and order condition. But it has been...

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With new land use policy, Mizoram marches ahead in development

Imphal, Nov 19 : New Land Use Policy (NLUP) and policies to develop both land and water routes for trade and commerce are some of the efforts Mizoram government is taking up to push the state to an advanced state. A team of state journalists of the...

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First Councillors of AMC sworn in

Aizawl, Nov 18 : The first Councillors of the Aizawl Municipal Council (AMC) were sworn in today in a ceremony held at the AMC session hall here. The newly-elected councillors were sworn in in order of the number of wards. Lalrinenga Sailo, elected...

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Refugee repatriation affected due to blockade in Tripura

Agartala, Nov 18 : The second phase of Reang refugee repatriation, scheduled to begin today, was affected due to road blockade by a faction of refugees on the Tripura-Mizoram road, North Tripura officials said. According to a report, the Mizoram officials...

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Mizoram bans short skirts in schools

Aizawl, Nov 18 : The Mizoram government has banned school girls from wearing short skirts and boys from low-waist pants. In a circular issued to schools across Mizoram yesterday, higher Technical Education Secretary Esther Lalruatkimi said short skirts...

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Mizoram: Uncertainty Over Bru Repatriation

Aizawl, Nov 17 : Uncertainty clouded the second phase of Bru repatriation, rescheduled to begin from Thrusday, as the consultations held by Mizoram and Tripura government officials with refugee organisations at Kanchanpur in North Tripura district went...

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Manmohan Singh may visit Mizoram in December

Aizawl, Nov 17 : PM Manmohan Singh may visit Mizoram during the first half of next month, according to official sources. A meeting of Mizoram top officials, headed by chief secretary Vanhela Pachuau, today suggested that achievements and special initiatives...

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Mizoram: Second phase of Bru repatriation might get affected

Aizawl, Nov 15 : The second phase of Bru repatriation, scheduled to begin from tomorrow, may run into trouble due to a road blockade by elements against the deportation in relief camps. Around 100 families were identified but the officials could not...

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Our bridge to southeast Asia

Myanmar's generals are nothing if not manipulative and sharp. This explains why they timed the elections, which of course, the army won hands down, days before the house arrest of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi came to an end. She has been released,...

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DoNER secretary visits Mizoram

AIZAWL, Nov 7 – The Secretary to Ministry of DoNER, Ms Jayati Chandra recently held a series of meetings with the top officials of Mizoram Government on the developmental projects in the State. At a meeting which was attended by Chief Secretary of Mizoram...

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