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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Consequences of the conflict also spilled across the border into India, with thousands of people, many from Myanmar's Chin ethnic minority, taking refuge in India's north-eastern states of Mizoram and Manipur.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Dec. 20, 2025

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

The gantry collapsed at a bridge in Sairang, a town on the outskirts of Aizawal, the capital of Mizoram state, according to the police control room.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 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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