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

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

From Barron's

The hilly and relatively remote northeast region remains India's cancer hotspot, with Mizoram's Aizawl district recording lifetime risks twice the national average.

From BBC

Mizoram lawmaker TBC Lalvenchhunga says the state government has limited resources.

From BBC

The conflict has also forced some to flee to camps in the neighbouring state of Mizoram.

From BBC

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