NE girl looted by auto-driver in Gurgaon

New Delhi, 12 May 2011: A Manipuri girl in her mid-twenties, hailing from Tamenglong, has been allegedly looted on Wednesday night by an unidentified auto-driver in Islampur Sohna road in Gurgaon district of Haryana, about 50 km away from here. The incident came into light around 12.45am this morning.

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Civil Services Exam 2010 Final Result phuankhiak hita

India Solkal nuai a Sepna asangpen a lut theihna Civil Services Exam 2010 Final result May 11, 2011 in phuankhiak hita hi. Mi 920 te’n hih Exam ah lohchinna ngah ua, General Candidate - 428, OBC – 270, SC – 148 leh ST – 74 te telkhiak ahi uhi. ST 74 te lak a eimi (meltheih simsimte) jong mi 4 telkha uhi.

Eimi lohchinna ngahte ahihleh –

Ranking      Roll No.              Min

  33        322760              HAULIANLAL GUITE

  821      022896              THARI SITKIL

  826      201383              PAUZAKHAM NGAIHTE

  912      007853              MICHAEL KHAMSEI 
                                       TOUTHANG

        Amaute lohchinna tung ah Khalvontawi in ilungdampihna thu site tungtawn in igen uhi. Toupan alampi te uh puitou jel hen.

Tentative a post awng dan ahihle :-

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PA JANGSEI MANTUANG AIIMS AH HING KI-REFER

VANGSIAT huaitah a April 9 nia auto rickshaw accident a liamna tuoh Moreh a um Pa Jangsei Mantuang (Finance Secretary, MELC)  khu RIMS Imphal a kalkhat kietkol nua in Zatou (doctor) ten AIIMS ah kien sah/operation ding in hing referred uhi. May 2 chiang AIIMS a ‘Neurology’ lam kien sah ding hi. Pa Sei pen a lu liam in serious sim dan in thutut kimu hi.  Tulel in aloinu Nu Mercy toh south Motibagh a inn bahara ah um uhi.

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Lover’s Trick: A Story of Love, Fraud and Betrayal in Delhi | Bruce K. Thangkhal

LOVE can sometimes be a cruel game
—especially when played with trust.

LILY and REEN (names changed) were two young women from strong Christian families who moved to Delhi to build their futures. Lily, the family’s breadwinner, worked as a sales executive in Gurgaon, sending home whatever she could spare. Reena, from a financially stable family, was preparing for banking exams and received a monthly allowance. Despite their differences, they lived together like sisters in South Delhi.

Things changed when Lily met a charming young man—an engineer in Noida. Soon, she fell deeply in love. Reena welcomed him like a brother. The three often dined together. He helped them with small errands and soon became part of their lives.

But tragedy struck. Lily’s parents passed away suddenly, leaving behind three daughters. Her elder sister was battling leukemia, and the youngest worked as a nursery teacher in Manipur. The weight of the world seemed to fall on Lily. Reena did everything she could to support her grieving friend.

They both frequently shopped at a store run by a kind and trusted man, Uncle Raju. Reena had been his regular customer since 2007 and even took goods on credit during the festive season. Lily began doing the same. One Christmas, Lily bought Rs 7,000 worth of goods on credit, promising to repay in the New Year.

Then came the twist.

Lily’s boyfriend promised to pay her debt. She was overjoyed. He asked for Uncle Raju’s bank details, and soon, a large deposit of Rs 1,07,000 appeared in Raju’s account. Lily told Raju that the excess amount was for a vehicle purchase. Raju believed them.

Later, the boyfriend—known only as “Lily Bhayya”—began insisting Raju return the money. Trusting him, Raju gave him his ATM card. That night, Rs 50,000 was withdrawn. Another Rs 50,000 was taken the next day via cheque.

But then the truth unraveled.

Two bank officials, along with Uncle Raju, visited Reena. The money, they said, came from illegal transactions. Reena was speechless. She explained everything, but the man they trusted was gone—his phone permanently switched off.

Reena wept alone. She tried to reach him. Nothing. He had vanished.

Uncle Raju now saw Reena as an accomplice. Once kind, he demanded Rs 2,000 monthly from her to repay the stolen amount. Reena, scared and helpless, paid quietly for four months. Earlier, he had demanded Rs 20,000 twice to "end the issue." He even threatened to file an FIR if she failed to pay.

Is it fair for Reena to carry the blame?

Eventually, the truth emerged. The so-called boyfriend, Jona, was none other than the son of a respected pastor in Manipur—now missing and wanted.

This wasn’t the first time such betrayal happened. In a related case, a young man from Gurgaon was interrogated after unknowingly lending his ATM card to a girl he trusted. The card passed through many hands, leading to cybercrime investigations. In April that year, Delhi Police arrested 12 online scammers—including nine Nigerians and three Mizo women—for internet fraud.

Innocent people fall into traps not just because they’re naïve, but because they trust the wrong ones.

Let this be a warning. Always verify. Never hand over your bank or card details, no matter how close someone seems. And if you receive suspicious messages about online prizes or lotteries, forward them to delpol@vsnl.com or khaalnou@yahoo.com.

Behind every sweet lie may be a bitter trap.

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FORCIBLY EVICTED: Christian Widow Thrown Out of Her Home in Chattarpur

New Delhi, April 27, 2011 – A 50-year-old Christian woman, Mrs. Sheema Zeilang (name changed), was forcibly evicted from her residence at D-6, Chattarpur Extension, along Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, by a group led by Ashish Kumar (name changed), the son of the previous landowner.

Mrs. Zeilang, also known as Mary, was married to a Sikh man in 1992. In 1994, her husband purchased a piece of land—a farmhouse—from a local landlord in Chattarpur. Tragically, he passed away in 1995. Since then, Mary had been living alone on the property, as the couple had no children.

Despite the land being fully paid for, the situation deteriorated over time. Sonu Kumar, claiming the property belonged to him and not his late father, began harassing her. In mid-January 2011, Sonu, along with a group of accomplices, forcibly removed her belongings from the residence. The widow was thrown out without any legal notice or court order.

In distress, Mary called the police for help, but no officers arrived at the scene. With no support from law enforcement and no family to turn to, she has been left homeless and helpless.

This act of intimidation and property grabbing raises serious concerns about the vulnerability of widows, especially those from minority communities, and the inaction of local authorities in responding to such cases.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

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Manipur tangval khat in Tihar Jair sung apat Sepna hoihtak mu

New Delhi, Apr 18 : Amah Table Tennis kimawl lunglut in jong akimawlsiam a, midangte panpih ding a mansa gige ahih ban ah Jail sung a Library ah nikhat in dakkal khat bek teitei hun avajang hi, aman Indian Civil Service gelhkhiat tei atup ahi hi. Aman Jail sung a mite English ham asinsak ban ah Computer jong hilh jel jel hi. Library a laisim gige ahihman in Tihar Jail Librarian chia minvoh in jong ana um hi.

Gaijaomei George Kamei, kum 23 mi ahihleh May 2009 in anungaknu that a ngawh in ana um a, Tihar Jail ah ana umpan tahi.

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Manipur ah AIDS vei naupang 2578 umjou

The number of children living with HIV/AIDS (CLHA) in Manipur has reached 2,578 as of January this year.

Among these, 1378 are male while 1200 are females, according to the State epidemiological analysis report of the Manipur State AIDS Control Society (MACS).
According to Dr Ng Hemanta, joint director (CST), MACS, among these , 743 children have started ART medications. He was speaking on the sidelines of an ongoing three-day long training programme for medical officers and counsellors on HIV exposed infant care here .

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Northeast Siblings brutally Assaulted in Munirka over Spy Camera Complaint

IN A DISTURBING INCIDENT underscoring the ongoing racial and physical threats faced by Northeast residents in the CAPITAL City, two siblings from Manipur, identified as MSA (38) and his sister LKI (28), were violently attacked late Tuesday night, 12 April 2011, at their residence in Munirka Village, South Delhi.

The siblings, living in a rented apartment (No. 257/A, 3rd Floor), were assaulted by their neighbour Yudhvir Singh and six accomplices. The attackers broke into the victims’ home and beat them using cricket bats, stumps, and hockey sticks. The attack followed a complaint made by the victims regarding a spy camera allegedly installed on their balcony by the accused—a repeated violation that appeared to target the female victim.

spy camera

Both MSA and LKI suffered serious injuries. Initially taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre, they were later admitted to Daya Memorial Hospital (DMH), Munirka. According to Dr. Hafsa Bashir, MSA suffered 12 stitches on the head, spinal canal compromise, and additional deep cuts to the skull’s parietal region.

Attempts to seek police help were met with resistance. When LKI and friends first approached Vasant Vihar Police Station, they were abused and denied the right to file a complaint. This denial, reflecting a pattern of police negligence towards Northeast communities, raised public outcry.

On April 13, LKI returned to the police station, where she was isolated and forced to give her statement without her friends or a female officer present, raising questions about the police's treatment of female complainants.

An FIR was eventually registered under Sections 323/509/34 of IPC, but only Yudhvir Singh, the main accused, has been arrested. His accomplices remain at large.

In light of this, North East student organisations in Delhi demanded:

1. A full, independent investigation into police negligence and mishandling of the case.

2. Immediate medical reimbursement for the victims.

3. Arrest of all remaining attackers and legal proceedings without delay.

4. Application of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

This case adds to a growing list of similar attacks:

On April 13, 2011, two young men from the Northeast — aged 21 and 24 — were brutally attacked by local residents in Munirka, New Delhi. The assault took place while they were simply out buying groceries for dinner. Both victims suffered severe bruises on their faces and hands. The attackers beat them mercilessly, and the duo narrowly escaped with their lives. An FIR was filed at the Vasant Vihar Police Station, yet no arrests have been made so far, raising serious concerns about the inaction of law enforcement.

Earlier, on January 7, 2011, four youths from the Northeast — three men and one woman, all from Manipur — were reportedly assaulted by a landlord named Dinesh Kumar in Munirka. The woman, a mother of a one-year-old child, was among those attacked. The incident occurred after the victims tried to peacefully resolve a situation in which Dinesh had physically beaten their younger brother without provocation. Instead of a resolution, the landlord and his associates assaulted them and damaged their mobile phones. Despite these criminal acts, the victims received no compensation. While Dinesh Kumar was arrested, his accomplices remain absconding.

The incidents reflect a larger crisis of safety and justice for Northeast residents in the capital. The failure of authorities to act swiftly and impartially continues to erode trust and expose deep-rooted discrimination.

The continued harassment and lack of accountability from authorities only deepens the trauma faced by Northeast residents in the capital.

~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

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ZCF Gurgaon Prayer Cell Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

GURGAON, April 12, 2011 – Though Gurgaon is often viewed with caution by many from the North East, Christians under the banner of Zomi Christian Fellowship (ZCF) Gurgaon Prayer Cell gathered with joy to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the fellowship’s founding, on April 12th evening.

The anniversary program was held on the terrace of House No. 925, 2nd Floor, Chakkarpur, Gurgaon. The event began promptly at 4:00 PM, led by the punctual and enthusiastic conductor, Mr. Khualpu.

The event was officially opened with Scripture readings by Nu Zuanmuanching, who is currently residing in Gurgaon with her children. She read from Galatians 6:9 and 1 Corinthians 10:31, followed by an opening prayer offered by Nu Ching.

Two talented young girls, Miss Mary and Miss Sangnou, sang a special number titled “Simlei Heisa,” lifting hearts in praise to the Almighty.

Shortly after, Rev. Jangkholun Mangte, Pastor of ZCF Delhi, delivered a powerful sermon on humility. He urged believers to embrace “bumbleness” as a core Christian value. “Gurgaon Prayer Cell can become a power house of faith for Zomi youths living in Delhi and NCR,” he said.

“Why do we come together? There is a purpose behind it,” Rev. Mangte emphasized. “Humbleness is the path to blessings and success.”

A heartfelt duet followed from Mr. Lialian and his father Mr. Ginsuankap, who sang “Cross Lam Zuan In Ka Hong Pai.” Ginsuankap shared that this was his favourite song during his two years of being bedridden and paralyzed.

Kakap Suantak, Area Secretary of GPC/ZCF, introduced the invited guests, which included:

• Pa G. Swan Za Lian (Chairman, ZCF Delhi)

• Pa Lamboi Naulak (Treasurer, ZCF Delhi)

• Pi Niangkhoman (widow of the late Rev. Khup Za Go)

• Pi Niangkhanching (ZCFD member)

• Pi Ginngaihching (wife of Rev. Mangte)

• Mr. Bruce K. Thangkhal (Secretary, MELCD)

• Miss Naomi (Chairperson, ELWA/MELCD)

During the guest address, Pi Niangkhanching expressed surprise and joy at the large number of vibrant youths. “I didn’t expect to see so many beautiful and handsome young people here. Please join us at Parliament Street Church and bless us with your presence and songs,” she said.

Pa Swan Za Lian warned, “Satan is clever at stealing our precious time.” He encouraged the group: “Gurgaon Prayer Cell is a training ground for the youth. Wherever you work should be a place of worship, where you glorify God through your actions.”

Special mention was made of former leaders Mr. Lamboi Suantak (now pursuing theological studies in Bangalore) and Mr. Goulun Tungnung (recently married), as well as Pastors GK Samte and TK Lian, for their spiritual leadership in earlier years.

Miss Naomi reminisced about the early days of the fellowship when she and a few others began praying together while working at a private hospital in Gurgaon. “Prayer is the heart of life. God never forgets even the smallest act done in His name. Let’s remain faithful to Him,” she said.

Mr. Malcolm Suantak and Mr. Eric Munluo moved the crowd with their duet “Who Am I?” Malcolm reflected, “Our lives are like flowers that bloom and fade in a day.”

Veteran singer Miss Jennifer also performed, lifting the atmosphere with her soulful singing.

A token of appreciation was presented to the guest speaker, Rev. Jangkholun Mangte, and others who made generous contributions to support the event. The area secretary noted that many youths contributed Rs. 1,000 each to fund the anniversary dinner — calling them “the backbone of this celebration.”

As the event drew to a close, clouds gathered and rain began to fall — yet the evening ended with a joyous feast, shared among brothers and sisters in Christ.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

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Tribal Seeks to Protect Their Lands: Current Tribal Issues in Manipur

~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

LAMKA, April 9, 2011 — The Manipur Chief Minister now has something serious to reckon with. In a significant move, a one-day awareness programme on ‘Current Tribal Issues in Manipur’ was jointly organised by the Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas, Manipur (CoPTAM) and the United Chief Council, Churachandpur (UCC), in association with the Churachandpur District Students’ Union (CDSU), on April 9, 2011, at Synod Hall in Lamka, Churachandpur.

The resource persons and their presentations were as follows: Mr. R. Sanga spoke on the Proposed Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas) 2nd Amendment Act, 2011; Prof. Laldena discussed the Proposed Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, 4th Amendment Act, 2011; and Dr. Tualchin Neihsial addressed the topic Tribal Land Protection in Manipur: What Next?

According to an insider, the seminar proved to be a real eye-opener, especially for the village chiefs—many of whom have limited formal education. The session reportedly provided valuable insights into tribal rights and related legal-political issues.

The seminar was attended by a wide array of stakeholders including tribal chiefs, leaders, intellectuals, church leaders, student representatives, social workers, civil society organisations, and elected members of the Autonomous District Council (ADC), Churachandpur. The gathering strongly voiced its concerns and adopted a historic declaration that is likely to send a strong message to Chief Minister Ibobi Singh and his party leadership.

 The declaration is reproduced here:

 

D E C L A R A T I O N
 
This august gathering of Tribal Chiefs, Tribal Leaders, Intellectuals, Church Leaders, Student Union/Association Leaders, Social Workers, Civil Society Organisations, and representative of elected Council Member, ADC Churachandpur on this Day, the Ninth April Two Thousand and Eleven Anno Domino at Synod Hall, Lamka have detail deliberation on the Proposed:-
(i)                 Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas), 2^nd Amendment Act, 2011.
(ii)               Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, 4^th Amendment, Act, 2011. and
(iii)             Issues on Tribal Land Protection.
 
AND unanimously CONCLUDED that,
(i)                 the proposed Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas), 2^nd Amendment Act, 2011 posed direct threat to the existing traditional tribal Chieftainship institution and tribal right over land. It is premature to abolished Chieftainship without giving Constitutional safeguard to the traditional institution.
(ii)               the proposed  Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, 4^th Amendment, Act, 2011 failed to address the core issue of giving legislative, judiciary and financial power to the Autonomous District Council. The ADC will still be devoid of true autonomy.
 
AND therefore unanimously DECIDED to OPPOSE, in toto,
the proposed Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas), 2^nd Amendment Act, 2011 and Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council, 4^th Amendment, Act, 2011.
 
AND unanimously RESOLVED that,
the Government should rather provide Statutory Constitutional Protection to Tribal land, culture, customs, values and traditional institutions such as Chieftainship rather than piecemeal Amendments.
(i)                 the Government should speed up the process of Political Dialogue with various tribal armed Organisations, who had chosen peaceful means to arrive at a durable, honourable, and mutually beneficial resolution to the age-old tribal grievances.
(ii)               the Government should address core tribal issue to arrive at a permanent solution rather than making piecemeal attempts.
(iii)             all Tribes should join hands together to fight for protection of tribal rights without giving communal colour to the struggle.
(iv)             all elected tribal Representatives (MDC, MLA & MP) are requested to stand united and take up current tribal issues on TOP Priority basis.
(v)               CoPTAM and UCC should continue to educate the public on the alarming threats; voiced explicitly our displeasure to the Government and adopt any forms of petition, prayer, and protest, if and when necessary.
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Manipur Population 27 lakh phajou, Census 2011

Apaisa April 2, 2011 ni’n Pu Y Thamkishore Director, Census in Manipur Milip simna(Census) provisional total phuankhiatna Imphal ah nei hi.

Thuthak saitute kiang a agen na ah Pu Thamkishore in kumbi(decadal) khat sung a Manipur population ahihleh 4,27,860 in khangjou a, hipen 18.65%  hidan in gen hi. Manipur Population pumpi ahihleh 27,21,756 tungjou a, hih sung ah Pasal 13,69,764 leh Numei 13,51,992 ahihthu gen hi.

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Lover Stirs Trouble: Bruce K. Thangkhal

TWO young women—one a hardworking breadwinner, the other preparing for central government jobs—have a long, tangled story to tell. Their names are Lily and Reena. A polite, smart, and gentle young man named Jona entered their lives and eventually became the sweetheart of one of them after much courting.

Lily and Reena met when Lily first came to the capital city. She didn’t know anyone there and had no relatives or friends to stay with. Reena warmly welcomed her and kindly took responsibility for helping her settle down. The two soon became roommates.

Lily worked every day to support herself, while Reena stayed at home preparing for competitive exams. Back in those days, their friendship was strong. But things began to change when Lily decided to move out and live separately. Later, it became clear that she moved in with her boyfriend. Despite their separation, Lily and Reena continued to maintain a good relationship. The lovebirds, Lily and Jona, often visited Reena, and the three of them would eat meals together. This strengthened the bond of trust and friendship between them.

Jona, who worked at a reputable software company, acted not only as a friend but also like a big brother and guardian to them. They consulted him for even the smallest of problems. His reliability earned him their trust and respect.

Lily had lost both her parents many years ago. She and her two sisters survived through hard work and small earnings. Reena, on the other hand, was well known to a shopkeeper named Raju, who owned a store from which she frequently bought goods—especially around Christmas. Sometimes she even carried goods from his shop back to Manipur and sold them there. She would pay Raju after returning. This arrangement worked well and built a good customer-shopkeeper relationship. Over time, Lily also started buying from the shop and became one of Raju’s regular customers.

Both Lily and Reena were trusted customers from the Northeast. Since Jona was introduced to Raju as Lily’s "brother" (Bhaya), the shopkeeper never suspected that they were actually in a romantic live-in relationship. Like many other Northeasterners living under the same roof in the city, Lily continued her studies alone. Her only disturbance was when the electricity went off while she was trying to read the many books piled on her table. Despite several attempts at competitive exams, she hadn’t yet succeeded. But she continued to hope that one day she would become a bank officer.

Then came a turning point in 2009. Around Christmas time, Reena bought some items from Raju’s shop. Lily, too, picked up goods worth Rs. 7,000 on credit (called ‘baki’). She promised to repay the amount after the New Year. She even asked Raju for his bank account number in Reena’s presence, and Raju agreed to give it to her. Later, Lily called Raju to confirm and asked for the number again. Raju gave it willingly.

Things took an unexpected turn when Jona found out about Lily’s unpaid bill. He offered to pay it on her behalf. Lily was shocked and overjoyed. She compared it to the joy of hearing the good news of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. She believed it was a divine answer to her prayers. Grateful and proud to be Jona’s sweetheart, she expressed her deep love and appreciation for him.

Raju gave his bank account number to Reena, who then passed it to Lily the same day. Everything seemed fine at that point. Shortly after, Jona deposited Rs. 7,000, plus an additional Rs. 1.5 lakh into Raju’s account, saying the extra money was meant to purchase a vehicle in Delhi. Lily informed Raju about the deposit, and Raju was satisfied that the promise was fulfilled.

However, Jona then began pressuring Raju to return the money. Raju, who knew Jona only as Lily’s brother, eventually handed over his ATM card. Jona withdrew Rs. 50,000 from Punjab National Bank at night. The next day, Jona, Raju, and Reena withdrew Rs. 1.5 lakh from the bank using a cheque. That evening, bank officials launched an investigation after noticing suspicious activity.

They discovered that illegal money had been transferred into the account. The account holder (Raju) lived in the area where the bank was located. Two bank officials and Raju visited Reena at her room and asked her to reveal the identity of the person behind the suspicious transfer. Reena was extremely shocked and nervous upon hearing the unexpected allegation. She trembled under pressure, but the investigators found her to be innocent. They reassured her that this would not damage her reputation or affect her future career.

From that day, Jona’s phone remained switched off. He vanished—no visits, no calls. He even moved out of his place in the capital and could not be located. Everyone contacted claimed not to have seen him recently. The situation worsened.

As the account holder, Raju had to repay the money to the bank, even though he claimed it wasn’t his fault. Now, Raju turned against Reena. He accused her of being involved with Jona and Lily. He scolded her and warned that he would file a police complaint (FIR) unless she agreed to repay Rs. 2,000 per month until the full withdrawn amount was recovered. For the past four months, Reena had been paying him under pressure. But she continued to be harassed and threatened, as she told this reporter on the night of March 31, 2011.

She now lives in fear and says she needs legal help. Earlier, Raju had asked her to pay Rs. 20,000 twice to settle the matter, even though she had already given all the needed information. He still insists that she repay the money.

Recent reports suggest that Jona is currently in Manipur. His father, a pastor, works among the Meitei community in the valley. The family relies on his daily income, as Jona is unemployed at the moment. Lily, who works in a private institution, lives with her two sisters. She is the middle sibling. Her elder sister is bedridden. Lily, an innocent and hardworking young woman, is the breadwinner of the family. But she now has many questions in her heart about the man she once loved. Her sweetheart has turned into a sour-heart.

Lily had no idea about all this until her former roommate Reena, who had cared deeply for her when she first arrived in Delhi, shared the full story. Lily broke into tears upon hearing it for the first time.

Did her lover betray her? What does Reena have to say now?

*Names have been changed to protect identities.

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ATSUM IMPOSES INDEFINITE E-BLOCKADE IN MANIPUR

Imphal, Mar 26 : The All-Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM) imposed an indefinite economic blockade on the State and the national highways from Thursday night.
 
This is in protest against the government's alleged failure to maintain reservation quota for tribals in appointments and transfers in various offices.

The ATSUM is not happy with the slow moving construction works of the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Manipur.

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Who are the Zomi?

The term 'Zomi' meaning, 'Zo People' is derived from the generic name 'Zo', the progenitor of the Zomi. In the past they were little known by this racial nomenclature. They were known by the non-tribal plain peoples of Burma, Bangladesh and India as Chin, Kuki, or Lushai. Subsequently the British employed these terms to christen those 'wild hill tribes' living in the 'un-administered area', and was subsequently legalised to be the names for the newly adopted subjects by Queen Victoria of England. However, they called themselves Zomi since time immemorial. They are Zomi not because they live in the highlands or hills, but are Zomi and called themselves Zomi because they are the descendants of their great great ancestor, 'Zo'.

THE ZOMI AND THEIR COUNTRY

The Zomi tribes may be classified into three zones according to their geographical habitation, viz:

Southern Zomi, Central Zomi and Northern Zomi.

This classification is not very different from the conventionally made classification in the Linguistic Survey of India and other linguistic literature. So far as the history, language, and culture of the people are concerned, the Zomi would seem to be divided into North and South in contrast to the general east-west concept.

The Zomi Tribes: Southern Zomi

The Southern Zomi includes the Asho, the people of Kanpetlet, Patletwa and Matupi areas such as Chinbok, Chinme, Chinbon, Khumi, Khami, Mro, and Matu. The Asho (or the plains’ Chin) are found to have been geographically concentrated in such locations as Thayetmo, Insein, Minbu, Prome, Aunglam, Akyab, Sandoway, Syrian and Cape of Morton in the plains of Burma. Among the Southern Zomi, the Khyang and Chaungtha in Paletwa district of the Chin State have old relationships with the Arakan, like that of the Old Kuki to Manipur and Tripura.

The Zomi Tribes: Central Zomi

The Central Zomi includes the Falams, the Hakas, the Thantlang, the Maras (Lakhers), the Lushei, the Hmars, the Zahaus, the Hualngou, the Khuanglis, the Tlasun, the Laizou, the Bawmzou, the Zoukhuas, the Tawrs, the Zoutung, the Ngentes, the Kneltes, the Fanais, etc. They are found to have been geographically concentrated in such locations as Northern Arakan District, the Pokokku Hills, the Central portion of Chin State (all in Burma), Mizoram, Tripura Hills and the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. The Old Kuki groups of the anthropological and linguistic literatures like Bete (Biate), Halam, Chote (Purum), Hrangkhol, Ngente, Aimol, Kom, Anal, Chiru, Mayon, Monsang, Koireng, Tarau, etc. also belong to the Central Zomi tribes whereas the Vaiphei and the Gangte belong to the Northern group.

The Zomi Tribes: Northern Zomi

The Northern Zomi constitutes the Galte (Ralte), Gangte, Paite, Sihzang, Simte, Tedim, Vaiphei, Thadou, Zoute, etc. They are found to have been geographically concentrated in such locations as the Tonzang district, the Tedim district (both in Burma), the north-east of Mizoram, the Naga Hills, the Somra Tracts, the Hkamti district, the Kale-Kabaw valley and the North Cachar Hills and Karbi Anglong districts of Assam. The Northern Zomi’s socio-cultural system is basically complex but despite important structural distinctions, they have closer affinity to the Central Zomi, rather than to the Southern tribes.

In Manipur, as many as 21 tribes are listed as Scheduled Tribes in the 1956 Tribe Reorganisation, viz, Aimol, Anal, Chiru, Chothe, Gangte, Hmar, Koireng, Kom, Lamkang, Maring, Mizo, Monsang, Moyon, Paite, Purum, Ralte, Simte, Suihte (Sukte), Thadou, Vaiphei, Zo. Even at present, the Mate, Kharam, Chongthu, Tarao and the Enpai are applying for recognition as a tribe in Manipur. All these tribes, in spite of minor dialectical differences, belong to the same linguistic family, sharing common customs, culture, folktales, folksongs, passing through similar historical process, are descendants of common ancestor, Zo, and inhabit contiguous areas.

It may be noted that the Anal, Lamkang, Maring, Monsang and Moyon tribes in Manipur are ethnologically and historically the Zo descendants, however politically they are inclined to calling themselves Naga due to weak centripetal political movement among the Zomi in the past.

The Zomi tribes inhabiting the Tripura state of India are the Molsom, Langrong, Chongrai, Bong, Kaipeng, Hrangkhawl, Ruankhum, Darlong, Lushei, Rangchan, Paite/Paitu, Namte, Mizel, Lantei, Laifang, Fun, Khephong, Khareng, Balte, Jantei, and Hajango.

In Bangladesh, about seven Zo tribes can be identified, viz: the Bawmzo, Asho, Khami or Khumi, Kuki, Lushei, Mosho, and Pankhu.

Almost all the tribes inhabiting the Chin State in Burma and Mizoram state in India belong to Zo racial groups.

Ethnologically, the above-named tribes belong to the Zomi group because their progenitor is Zo. The close ethnicity is proved by the peculiarity that though variations in dialects exist, the Zomi—unlike other tribes—can converse with one another in their respective dialects with 70% comprehension. Thus, the chain of their relationship is circumscribed not only by geographical bounds, but more often by racial unity.

A more detailed study into Zomi languages was made in 1931 and 44 (forty-four) separate dialects were recorded as belonging to the Kuki-Chin (Zomi) group.

As per the memorandum submitted to the British Government on April 22, 1947 by the Mizo Union, 47 (forty-seven) major Zomi tribes were included, viz: Aimol, Anal, Bawng, Baite, Bawngzo, Chiru, Chawhte, Chawrai, Chongthu, Darlawng, Dawn, Fanai, Hmar, Hrangkhlawl, Hnamte, Kaihpen, Khumi, Khiang, Khiangte, Khawlhring, Kawm, Lushei, Lakher, Langrong, Mualthum, Miria, Ngente, Paite, Pawi, Purum, Pangkhua, Pangte, Pante, Pawite, Ralte, Renthlei, Thadou, Tarau, Tikhup, Tloanglau, Tlau, Vangchhia, Vaiphei, Zoute, Zawngte, and Gangte.

Source: zomi.org

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ZOU YOUTH ORGANISATION (ZYO) DELHI BRANCH THUSIM

ZYO GHQ THUSIM TOMKIM

Zomi Youth Organisation (ZYO) khu Zou sung a hatlaite Kum 14-50 kikal sung a mite (abihtah a Nungah leh Tangvalte) Phattuomngai Pawl (Philanthropic Organisation) kilawikhawmna, (Apex Body of the Zou Youth) ahi. Kum 1983 in azatat-huoi Pu T. Gouzadou, Ex-Minister, Founder President hina nuoi ah ana kiphutkhie hi.

ZOU YOUTH ORGANISATION (ZYO) DELHI BRANCH THUSIM

ZYO Silver Jubilee kum ahitoh kiton in ZYO in Zou suon umna pou a ZYO phu sawm in pan la uhi. Shillong tan a’ng galkai nuo un, Delhi khopi ah zong hing lenglutta ua, khangthu a mang nawnlou ding chiemte tham ching nasep sepdoh ahita hi.

Zou Youth Organisation, General Head Quarters, Zoveng, Lamka apat ZOD leh ZSP tungtawn a ZYO Delhi Branch phu di’a ngetna (Resolution No. 1 of ZYO GHQ 16th Cabinet Meeting dated 20th November 2008) a’ng bawl uh dungjui in Delhi ah ZYO GHQ Convenor Pu Chinlunthang in November 23, 2008, 5PM in Pu T. Zamlunmang Inn, Munirka ah meeting han hi. Tuona meeting ah mi 20 peikhawm in ZYO phu ding lemsa chiet uhi. Hinaleh ZOD Chairman Pu Khakhai Zou ngetna bang in khatvei gentha kia ding in kikoi hi. November 29, 2008 5PM in ZOD in Meeting ZOD Chairman Inn, Vasant Vihar ah han kia a, tuanah mi 30 val peikhawm teng in sawtkuomtah genkhawm ahi nua in Zou Organisation Delhi (ZOD)  pen Zou Youth Organisation, Delhi Branch (ZYO/DB) a hen ahita hi. Tu-le-tu a ZOD lamkai teng in tu-le-tu a ZOD term bei matan ZYO lamkai hina apuotou ding un lem kisa hi. Tunia pat designation (tanvou) pen ZYO GHQ peidan juitou ahi ta ding hi.

ZYO GHQ Nasep chiemte tham khen khat:

Kum 25 sung ZYO in nasep tampi ana nei a, tuate lah a athupipen achiemte masah ahileh:

1. Kum 1997 Lamka buoilai in ZYO Volunteer-te pan lahdan phathuoi leh gentham ching mama hi. A shi-amangte sui a, relief material (panpina) hawm a, relief camp bawl a, shi-ding, man-ding jaulou a kalsuon volunteer-te pataat ahuoi mama uhi.

2. Kum 2001 in mipite’n ZYO a’ng puapha kia ua, tunitan khawllou kei a masuon thei a a um sungin ZYO Project Committee hing kisiemkhia hi. Tam Project Committee tungtawn in Project-te siem khiet ahia, kum 5 sung in mipi, mimal leh lamkaite kiphalna jal in Lamka khopi sunga Kamdou Veng, Awnchinkap Veng, leh Sielmat Buonsanlui baang ah Plot/gam acre a sim in Hostel, Hall, Cemetry leh adang dangte bawltheina ding mun Dangka a lakh a man ZYO in aleikhiet hi khangthu a di’a cheimte tham ching talua hi. Maban ah zong Project a peitou nalai a, Hostel, Hall chite I mu bai uh I ki nem uhi.

3. Zou khuo khen khat, khosung kivaihawmna Youth Club apat in ZYO a kipuah di’n kihen lamdangna a um a, lungdam a huoi mama hi. Tuaban ah, Shillong khopi azong ZWA chi’a ana kivaihawm zing pen ZYO Shillong Branch chi’n November 15, 2008 ni’n ana khelta uhi.  Tua mabang in Delhi a ZOD zong November 29, 2008 ni’n ZYO chi’a hen in umta hi.

Courtesy:
http://zspdelhi.wordpress.com/zod/ [22-03-2011]

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WikiLeaks: Manipur violence blamed on corrupt politicians

New Delhi, March 21, 2011: In a September 2006 confidential cable released by WikiLeaks, Henry Jardine, principal officer, US consulate general in Kolkata, underscored the corrupt state of affairs in Manipur. The US official, reporting that rampant corruption was complicating the effort to control rising violence in the state, also mentioned that chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh was known as “Mr. Ten Percent”, for the amount of money that he takes from contracts and government projects.

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Delhi Zomi Crusade 2011: A Message of Hope and Faith

New Delhi, March 18, 2011: The Zomi community in the capital came out in large numbers for the two-day Delhi Zomi Crusade held on March 16–17 at Bible Bhawan, Amrita Shergill Marg. They gathered to hear the Word of God from two well-known preachers from the United States—Rev. Dr. Chin Do Kham and Dr. Michael Gabbert. Even before the scheduled time, the hall was packed with people eagerly waiting to hear the living Word of God.

Rev. Dr. Chin Do Kham is the President of Zomi Innkuan (Zomi Community) USA, Leitungbup Zomi Innkuan (Worldwide Zomi Community), and Global Outreach & Community Development, Inc. Dr. Michael Gabbert, who arrived from Bangkok on March 17, is the Senior Pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church in Oklahoma. Dr. Gabbert is a well-known American pastor who loves the Zomis so much that they affectionately call him “Dr. Zo Siam Khual.”

On the first day, Mr. Swan Za Lian, Convenor of the Delhi Zomi Crusade, gave the welcome speech and introduced the main speaker, Rev. Dr. Chin Do Kham, along with the popular gospel band ECT (Evangelical College of Theology) Trio—Miss Kimpi, Miss Muanting, and Miss Sangi. These young and talented women, who are theological graduates, have evangelized many Christians in Manipur with their powerful gospel songs. ECT Gospel Albums have reached countless Christian homes in and beyond Manipur.

Rev. Kham, known as the “Agape singer” during the 1980s in Lamka, is now a global representative of the Zomi people. He has preached the gospel in more than 35 countries.

Though he failed multiple times in his matriculation exam, today he holds two doctorate degrees—one in Intercultural Studies (1998) and another in Educational Studies (2005) from Trinity International University in Chicago, USA. He also completed his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK in 1994, and undertook a Special Study Program at the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, Israel, in 1996.

Since 1996, Rev. Kham has been an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Theology, Global University in Springfield, Missouri. Since 2008, he has also served as Adjunct Professor of Missions at Myanmar Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. Rev. Kham last visited Delhi in 2002.

Speaking with a soft and clear voice, Rev. Kham delivered a sermon titled “Your Goliath is No More.”

“Every day, we live with two realities—physical and invisible,” he said. “We can learn from the battle of David and Goliath. David trusted God, while Goliath relied on his physical strength. Goliath believed in physical reality, but David believed in the invisible. That’s why the mighty Goliath fell into the hands of David,” he explained.

“To praise the winners and lift up the losers. Today, the Zomi people lack deep thinking and reasoning,” he added.

He further warned that Satan has many strategies to trap believers. “Satan tries to separate Christians from God and His people. He magnifies their problems,” he said.

In between his sermon, the audience was moved by the heartfelt songs of the ECT Trio: “God is Good,” “Every Day is a New Day,” and “Keep the Candle Burning.” At the end of the sermon, ECT singer Singi brought the crowd to their feet with the song “Don’t Fear (Patau Ken),” which had everyone joyfully swaying.

Rev. Kham is currently writing a book titled “Reaching Your Maximum Potential,” which will be published next month.

On the final day, the program began at 6:30 PM. Rev. Dr. Chin Do Kham and Dr. Michael Gabbert spoke on the topic “Salvation through Christ,” which deeply touched the audience. The crusade ended with many people making a promise to return to God. Everyone went home with peace in their hearts.

“I will be visiting Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalthanhawla, professors of Mizoram University, and leaders of the Young Mizo Association to strengthen unity and understanding among the Zo community,” said Rev. Kham at the end of the event.

Rev. Kham’s gospel tour in India includes:

• Delhi (March 15–17)
• Bangalore (March 18–20)
• Guwahati (March 21)
• Shillong (March 22)
• Aizawl (March 23–27)
• Lamka, Manipur (March 28–30)

After the program, many people lined up to shake hands and take photos with the speakers and the ECT Trio. The trio was surrounded by excited fans—many of whom were seeing them for the first time in person! The young people especially rushed to take photos with the ECT singers—it was the highlight of the night!

The welcome song “Zogam adin Pasian” (God for Zoland) was sung by Zomi youths from Vikaspuri Zomi Christian Fellowship, New Delhi. This was followed by a traditional Zo Folk Song performed by senior Zomis in cultural attire.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

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