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Mizoram: Rail link triggers sharp surge in tourist arrivals

Aizawl, Jan 21(UNI): Mizoram recorded its highest-ever annual tourist footfall in 2025, as more than 8.41 lakh visitors traveled to the state during the year, said official data released by the Tourism Department on Wednesday.

Tourism Director R. Lalrodingi said the state received a total of 8,41,323 tourists during the year, comprising 8,29,839 domestic visitors and 11,484 foreign tourists. The figures represent a sharp year-on-year rise, with domestic tourist visits registering an increase of 96.69 per cent, while foreign tourist arrivals rose by 112.11 per cent compared to 2024.
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Odisha Police nab 20 cyber criminals in major statewide crackdown

16 Feb 2026 | 10:06 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (UNI) In a major offensive against online fraud, Odisha Police arrested 20 cyber criminals and registered 17 new cases during a day-long statewide drive under ‘Operation Cyber Kavach’.

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Former Sambalpur MLA Dr Raseswari Panigrahi passes Aaay at 79

16 Feb 2026 | 10:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (UNI) Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi, a noted gynaecologist and former MLA from Sambalpur, died on Monday at the age of 79.

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Meghalaya: NPP releases 1st list of candidates, denies ticket to incumbent CEM of GHADC

16 Feb 2026 | 10:03 PM

Shillong, Feb 16 (UNI) The National People’s Party (NPP) on Monday released its first list of 24 candidates for the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections.

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Mizoram Heath Care covers 11 55 lakh beneficiaries; Govt reviews finances, service delivery

16 Feb 2026 | 9:54 PM

Aizawl, Feb 16 (UNI) The Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) has enrolled more than 2.88 lakh families, covering nearly 11.55 lakh beneficiaries across the state, including general households, pensioners, government employees and those under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a high-level review meeting was informed on Monday.

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Odisha’s Louis Braille School for Blind emerges victorious in Wipro Earthian competition

16 Feb 2026 | 9:51 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Feb 16 (UNI) Students from Odisha have scripted a new chapter of success by delivering an outstanding performance in the fields of environmental balance and water conservation.

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