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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The initial rollout will begin in selected regions, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Goa, Karnataka, Mizoram and Odisha.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Dec. 20, 2025

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

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2024

Mizoram houses many stone quarries where raw material is mined for road and building construction.

From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2024

Following the battle, 43 Myanmar soldiers surrendered to Indian police and are currently sheltering in Mizoram, local police official Lalmalsawma Hnamte said.

From Reuters ● Nov. 14, 2023

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