Pakistan set to grant MFN status to India

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 13:10

Pakistan sought access for 250-300 of its items at lowered duties, and has handed over the list to the Indian government.

After orderly campaign, Mizoram set for assembly polls

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 14:46

Mizoram elects its new assembly Monday, after a period of campaigns that were organised and peaceful. The ruling Congress will be challenged by the Mizo National Front (MNF)-led three-party alliance.

Sonia, Rahul to begin campaign from Nov 18 in Mizoram

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 19:28

Congress political honchos including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi are all set to woo the Mizoram voters ahead of Assembly elections on November 25.

MNF wants to end favouritism, if voted to power

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 13:01

To put an end to nepotism, opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) has promised voters that recruitment for all government jobs would be made through employment exchanges, if the party is voted to power in the forthcoming Assembly Elections to be held on November 25.

MNF demands Mizoram health minister`s ouster

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 17:39

Opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) on Tuesday urged Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla to sack state minister Lalrinliana Sailo for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

India hopes Pak will grant MFN status by June-July

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 20:56

The government on Thursday expressed hope that Pakistan will move ahead with the proposal of granting MNF status to India after the elections in the neighbouring country.

MNF, MDF MLAs walk out of Assembly during Guv address

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 13:06

Three members of the Opposition MNF and the lone member of its junior partner MDF staged a walk-out from the state Assembly during the Governor`s address.

Congress announces candidate for Mizoram by-polls

Last Updated: Friday, February 1, 2013, 18:06

The ruling Congress on Friday announced that Dr. H. Ngurdingliana would be the party`s official candidate for the coming by-election to the Chalfilh assembly seat scheduled to be held on February 23.

Lalvenhima Hmar is MNF candidate in bypoll

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 17:02

Mizo National Front (MNF), the main opposition party in Mizoram, said that Lalvenhima Hmar would be their candidate for the by-poll to Chalfilh Assembly.