States » East


Aizawl, Nov 4 (UNI) Mizoram University has recorded progress in international university rankings, research performance and environmental sustainability, strengthening its presence in India's higher education sector and on the global academic stage.
In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, the university secured a position in the 801–1000 band among institutions worldwide. The ranking covered 2,297 universities across 118 countries.
The university ranked highest in the research quality category, while also recording a strong performance in teaching. Its efforts towards environmental conservation and creating a greener campus were recognised in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026, in which it ranked 1,511th globally and received a Certificate of Achievement.
In another achievement, 13 faculty members and researchers from Mizoram University and its affiliated colleges have been included in Stanford University and Elsevier's 2026 list of the world's top 2 per cent most influential scientists.
The university said these accomplishments reflected its continued progress in teaching, research and environmental sustainability, while enhancing its recognition among higher education institutions both in India and internationally. UNI ZS NST RSA
More News

UDMA minister Agnimitra Paul surveys Jodhpur Park waterbody for Chhath Puja

04 Nov 2026 | 8:26 PM

Kolkata, Nov 4 (UNI) The West Bengal government’s urban development and municipal affairs department (UDMA) led by minister Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday carried out a survey at a waterbody near Jodhpur Park in south Kolkata to make arrangements for Chhath Puja celebrations.

see more..

Bengal: Kawakhali firecracker fair presents a market of contrasts

04 Nov 2026 | 8:21 PM

Siliguri, Nov 4 (UNI) A Chinese firecracker called Gatling, which resembles a simple tubri but can be held in the hand and fired with considerable caution, has emerged as one of the attractions at Siliguri's green firecracker fair this Diwali.

see more..

Bengal: Man kills wife, performs tantric rituals with severed head at home; arrested

04 Nov 2026 | 8:13 PM

Siliguri, Nov 4 (UNI) A shocking incident came to light at Ward No. 4 of Gangarampur in West Bengal's South Dinajpur district on Wednesday morning, where a man allegedly murdered his wife and was found performing tantric rituals with her severed head at a shrine inside their house.

see more..

BJP's ‘Save Democracy’ campaign reaches Hapoli

04 Nov 2026 | 8:11 PM

Itanagar, Nov 4 (UNI) The BJP's Lower Subansiri district unit organised a ‘Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao’ (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) rally at Hapoli in Ziro on Wednesday, campaigning for public participation in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

see more..

Gaighata rape-murder: West Bengal govt gives Rs 10 lakh to victim's family; job plea before minister

04 Nov 2026 | 8:08 PM

Kolkata, Nov 4 (UNI) The West Bengal government on Wednesday handed over a compensation cheque of Rs 10 lakh to the family of the teenage girl who was allegedly raped and murdered at Gaighata in North 24-Parganas, 10 days after the incident sent shockwaves across the area.

see more..