Mizoram

British

/ mɪˈzɔːrəm /

noun

a state (since 1986) in NE India, created in 1972 from the former Mizo Hills District of Assam. Capital: Aijal. Pop: 891 058 (2001). Area: about 21 081 sq km (8140 sq miles)

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Iang is among a group that crossed the border into India's Mizoram state.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Five coaches of the train, which was headed to New Delhi from remote Mizoram state, were derailed.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

Vote counting in a fifth state, Mizoram, is expected Monday.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023

Earlier this week, 43 Myanmar soldiers entered India's Mizoram state after their military bases were overrun by the rebels.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2023

Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga, who uses one name, said emergency workers had recovered 17 bodies so far with many local people helping with rescue efforts.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2023

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