By Mr Kunal* The Teachers Day was celebrated in Saiha or rather say whole of Mizoram on 6th September as 5th was Sunday. We planned for it sometime back starting with a meeting by State Education Minister and then meetings are local level. Here the primary objective of the Teacher Day is obviously felicitation of [...]

Aizawl: Mizoram Home Minister, Mr. R. Lalzirliana recently turned moral science teacher during his talks on jail reforms when he said that jails were not a place for punishment. (CAST YOUR VOTE BELOW: What is the main purpose of Jail) “The main objective of the Jail is correction of criminals for their normal living in [...]

Aizawl: The three-member team of National Assessment & Accreditation Council called on the Chief Minister, Mr. Lal Thanhawla on Aug 31  afternoon. In the interaction, the Chief Minister assured them of all possible help for compliance of their assignment in Mizoram. The members are Prof. MN Salunkhe, Vice Chancellor of Central University of Rajasthan, Prof. [...]

BBC World Service Trust is going to organise a week long training course on feature journalism, for print and television journalists, in eight cities across India, according to company officials. The trainings would be led by an experienced BBC trainer accompanied by a local trainer. The training course is designed for journalists with a specific [...]

UPSC has announced the results of NDA and Naval Academy 2010 result and is available on its website. (Or, Download from Link given below) On the basis of the results of the written part of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2010, held by the Union Public Service Commission on 18th April, 2010, [...]

*Media told to educate people Aizawl: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Regional Office Guwahati organized a press briefing for the print and electronic media of Aizawl on Aug 17 evening at the Conference Hall of the State Guest House regarding ficticious prize money and fake lottery offered to people through SMS, email and letters. [...]

Students aspiring to get into MBBS and PG courses in medical colleges will have to appear for common entrance test. A single entrance test would substantially reduce the stress level of the students, who, under the current system, have to sit for more than seven tests for getting admission in medical colleges. S K Sarin, [...]

Aizawl: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India, is providing 150 bachelor and 40 master degree seats free of cost for SC/ST students from Mizoram, a press statement issued by Mizoram Youth Commission said. Under this scheme all fees will be borne by the central government inclusing hostel charges. To qualify for this scheme:- [...]

Aizawl: The controversy over MBBS quota at the Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore appears to be finally over with Mizoram Higher and Technical Minister Pu Lalsawta stating that the 27 seats will be based strictly on merit, reports ‘The Zozam Times’. The minister also said that since Sylvia Lalthakimi ranked 40th in the entrance exam she [...]

Aizawl: Mizo language seminar was organized by Mizo Literature and Language Teachers Academy in Information Department’s Auditorium on August 5. Addressing the seminar, the Joint Director of Art and Culture Department, Mr. Ngurbiaka underlined the need for correct usage of Mizo language and asked the students to select correct and appropriate words in writing and [...]

Bangalore: According to reports received from Bangalore Mizo Association officials, eight Mizo students have passed out from the University Visveswaraya College of Engineering (UVCE). They are: C. Zonunmawii (Mechanical Dept) – Dist(70.7%) Gracy L Tochhawng (Civil Dept) – Dist(78.6%) Liana V.T. Vuangtu (Civil Dept) – Dist(75.4%) C Lalrintluanga (Civil Dept) – First(68.2%) Hmingthantluanga (Civil Dept) [...]

AIZAWL: The Mizoram Education Reforms Commission today submitted its Report to the Chief Minister Pu Lal Thanhawla at a function held in the I&PR Auditorium on July 30. The Report submission function chaired by the Education Minister Pu Lalsawta was attended by ten members of the Commission, the Speaker & Deputy Speaker of the Legislative [...]

AIZAWL: Lone Rajya Sabha member from Mizoram Lalhmingliana has recently written to Union HRD minister Kapil Sabil, expressing his opposition to the Mizoram government’s move to relax the recruitment rules for teachers. According to the MP’s missive, the Mizoram government had already approached the HRD ministry with a request to relax the minimum qualifications required [...]

Aizawl: The Mizo National Front party has accused the ruling Congress government of violating the guidelines set by the Centre in connection with construction of 177 High School buildings under Rastriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA). In a press release, the MNF also said that alleged violation of the guidelines is conveyed by the former Education [...]

Aizawl: A meeting regarding Quality Education was held today at the Directorate of School Education Conference Hall under the Chairmanship of Pu Riachho, IAS, Secretary School Education Department. The meeting considered issues such as Mizoram’s vision in imparting quality education among Mizo students, responsibilities of teachers, parents and society, teaching aids, teacher resource books etc. [...]

Champhai, Mizoram: Champhai unit of Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP) launched campaign against tiranga and other gutkha products from July 7. Launching the campaign at a meeting in Champhai Town Hall, Mr. TT Zothansanga, MLA expressed appreciation of the MHIP for initiating campaign against gutkha products which can cause mental and physical problem to the [...]

Aizawl: To fill up 10 vacant posts, Mizoram Civil Service (MCS) examination was held on June 7. The examination centres were arranged in Aizawl, Lunglei, Saiha, Champhai and Serchhip. Altogether out of 3000 applicants, 810 candidates appeared in the examination. The examination is likely to be over by next week. ZONET

Aizawl: Mizoram Education Minister Mr. Lalsawta said on Saturday that it was time people started accepting non-Mizo teachers in the state for quality eduction to the future generation. Talking to mediapersons at the Aizawl Press Club Pu Lalsawta said that relaxation of teachers’ recruitment rule was necessary for accommodating good teachers for improvement of the [...]

Aizawl: Results of degree courses examination 2010 were declared by Mizoram University on June 30. (The result is available Here) The over all pass percentage was 81.59. In Arts honours, 77.18 percent passed in the examination while 85.9 percent passed in General. In Science stream, 74.29 percent passed in Honours while cent percent passed in [...]

Aizawl: Mizoram College Teachers asked the government to implement the new UGC pay structure in their favour without delay. A resolution to this effect was passed by Mizoram College Principals’ Council meeting held in Aizawl recently. The Council also asked the Government to adopt the composite UGC Scheme in toto without modification. ZONET

Aizawl/New Delhi: The Union government has promised to look into the recruitment issue in Mizoram University, according to a statement released by the Mizo Student Union. In connection with their grievances over recruitment of teachers in Mizoram University, representatives of Mizo Student Union met the Union Human Resources Development Minister, Mr. Kapil Shibal in New [...]