DMZP holds Orientation-Cum-Seminar for Mizo Freshers in Delhi

New Delhi, 4 August 2013: The Delhi Mizo Zirlai Pawl (Mizo Students’ Association) organised an Orientation-cum-Seminar at Mizoram House, Vasant Vihar, on Saturday evening. The programme was conducted in a simple yet meaningful manner, offering valuable insights to young Mizo students new to the city.

In Delhi, 1 o’clock is lunchtime, and the evening began with light refreshments arranged by DMZP. The programme officially started at 2 pm.

In the first session, DMZP academic secretary Miss Lalthanpuii Sailo, a PhD student at Jawaharlal Nehru University, chaired the discussion. Mr V.L. Muanpuia Tochhawng, an MA (Political Science) graduate from JNU and president of DMZP, shared details of the association’s activities in support of Mizo students in Delhi and extended a warm welcome to the freshers and the gathering.

Resource Persons

Mr B. Semthanga, Assistant Professor at Kirori Mal College (DU), clarified doubts about the new four-year undergraduate programme at DU, providing much-needed clarity to students. Meanwhile, Miss Mawitei captivated the audience with her melodious rendition of DMZP Hlapui, a song dedicatedly composed by the current president. The singer is awaiting her B.Com (Hons) final results from Gargi College.

Grace Lalremruatfeli, cultural secretary of DMZP.

The second session featured seminar presentations, chaired by Miss Grace Lalremruatfeli, an LLB (2nd year) student from DU North Campus and DMZP’s cultural secretary. The resource persons included Dr C. Vanlalramsanga, a PhD in Economics from Mizoram University and a member of the Indian Economic Service, who represented India at G-20 conferences; Mr Vanlalfela Chawngthu, an MBE (Master of Business Economics) graduate from DU and a marketing manager at Adobe; and Mr K. Lalbiakchhunga, a PhD student at JNU who ranked 971st in the UPSC examination last year and is now preparing for the mains. Their presentations covered diverse topics, offering long-term benefits to students.

Dr. C. Vanlalramsanga

Dr C. Vanlalramsanga shared his experiences, stating that although he had wished to study in Delhi, he could only come after joining the IES. He spoke on career guidance, urging students to prioritise long-term goals over immediate concerns. Emphasising that there is no substitute for hard work, he also touched upon values such as morality, religion, friendship, love, and marriage, offering words of deep motivation.

K. Lalbiakchhunga, PhD scholar, JNU

K. Lalbiakchhunga provided insights into preparing for the civil services exam, explaining the syllabus and sharing success strategies. He highlighted Delhi’s advantages, including access to study materials, a conducive academic environment, and top universities. “These advantages must always be kept in mind. Confidence is key when preparing for the civil services exam,” he advised.

Vanlalfela Chawngthu, MBE

Vanlalfela Chawngthu, regarded as a marketing expert among the Mizos in Delhi, discussed career opportunities in the corporate sector. He noted that growth and learning opportunities abound, but one must stay competitive and adaptable. “If you have potential, you will be hired. The salary packages are reasonable,” he remarked. However, he cautioned that only the fittest survive in the corporate world. His engaging speech, sprinkled with humour, brought smiles to the audience. “There is no ST quota in the corporate world. You must prove your worth,” he asserted.

The event concluded with a valedictory speech by the president, who thanked everyone for their participation and support. Though the formal programme ended, the gathering continued with refreshments. Plates of pork chow were served, and while some enjoyed their meal, others were busy filling out scholarship forms distributed by DMZP leaders. This year, DMZP assisted over a hundred freshers with DU admissions, providing both online and offline guidance.

VOTE of THANKS by V.L. Muanpuia Tochhawng, President, DMZP.

General Secretary Mr Lalramngheta Ngente (Mapuia), awaiting his B.Com (Hons) final results from Motilal Nehru College, announced the upcoming Freshers’ Sports event on 10 August at Thyagaraj Sports Complex. The day-long event will feature a 100m race, football, and basketball competitions, open to all. The announcement has left young freshers and football enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the day.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
Special Correspondent
The Mizoram Post, Manipur Chronicle, Zogam Today

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DMZP ORIENTATION-CUM-SEMINAR

Delhi Mizo Zirlai Pawl in August 3, 2013 nitah lamin Mizoram House, Vasant Vihar ah DMZP ORIENTATION-CUM-SEMINAR nei.  Orientation hun ah Nh Lalthanpuii Sailo, Academic Secretary in conduct hina la in DMZP president Tv. V.L.Muanpuia Tochhawng leh Tv. B.Semthanga, assistant professor, KMC te’n thugenna nei. Nh. Mawitei in mipite la ngaihtah toh awi khum ziezie. 

Seminar hun ah Nh. Grace Lalremruatfeli in conduct a, Dr. C. Vanlalramsanga IES, Pu Vanlalfela Chawngthu MBE leh Tv. K. Lalbiakchhunga PhD Scholar, JNU (Biaka Khupton) ten seminar paper ngainuom huoi tah mai present bawl uhi. Tuaban ah Scholarship Form (Mizoram) zong hawm khie uh. 

~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

JOINT EDITOR, ZOGAM TODAY

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DMZP ORIENTATION-CUM-SEMINAR

A hun : 3rd August 2013 (TIMING)

A hmun : Mizoram House, Vasant Vihar (VENUE)

Chawhnu dar 1 ah REFRESHMENT a tan tur a ni ang a, programme hi dar 2 ah tan a ni ang. 

(IT SAYS IT WILL BEGIN WITH REFRESHMENT AT 1 O'CLOCK....)

Orientation

Hruaitu : Lalthanpuii Sailo, Academic Secretary

Thusawi turte : 1) V.L.Muanpuia Tochhawng, President

2) Tv.B.Semthanga

Solo : Mawitei 

Seminar (RESOURCE PERSONS)

Hruaitu : Grace Lalremruatfeli 

Thusawi turte : 1) Dr.C.Vanlalramsanga

2) Pu Vanlalfela Chawngthu

3) Tv.K.Lalbiakchhunga

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Mâtu (Madu), a modest Dai Village

Aug 2, 2013 [Dai_Groups] --- The original name of Madu Village is Mâtu. But it has been transferred to Batu, and then Batu became Matupi and Mâtu became Madu. "Tu" has been changed to "du." They took "tu" and gave us "du." They deliberately expropriated the name of our village for the name of their tribe. 

The original name of Madu Village Mâtu thus became the name of the tribe. The collective name of the sub-tribes Ngala, Cing and Doem became Matu since 1948. 

According to one Royal and Senior Pastor the name of the tribe Matu never appeared before 1948. What we find in this is that if Ngala, Doem and Cing claim and like Matu as the identity of their tribe, they were originated in Madu (Mâtu). And thus they were also originally Dais, as Dai has been registered as a tribe since 1890 by the British Government. The village situated in the South of and 30 miles far away from Matupi. 

It is one of the Dai villages in Matupi Township. It comprises more than 175 houses and the population is 987. 

The surrounding villages are: Aukkheng (Bü Si) Village (six miles) in the east, Vuilu Village (seven miles) in the south, Thungna Village (four miles) in the north, Mitu village (nine miles) in the south-west, Sihleh village (eight miles) in the north-west. 

There are rivers and streams around the village. In the east, there is River Lemyo (Phung Lawng), and River Awt Lawng in the west. These rivers are infested with fishes and some other aquatic creatures, i.e. crabs, prawns, edible frogs, mollusk, etc. We get these animals in the whole year. 

There are also small treams in the east side which are flowing into River Lemyo such as Yu Lawng, Awtpi Lawng, Kak Lawng, Hauhang Lawng, Ca Lawng and Humhang Lawng. 

There are also small streams in the west side which are flowing into Awtlawng such as Mhai Lawng, Hlüi Kyum Lawng, Da Lawng, Mtei Lawng, Hreitui Lawng and Pu Lawng. All these rivers and streams are perpetual and we can have fishing every season, and are capable to generate mini or mega hydro-electric power.

Transportation is so bad. No car can be driven up to the village because of the narrowness of the road. However, we can go by motor-bike day and night in every season up to Lungtu Village which is 25 miles far from Mâtu Village. 

In dry season you can drive two hours approximate, but in rainy season you will need about four hours between Mâtu and Matupi by motor-bike. Motor-bike carriers are available any time from any village of Khunu Zung (Khunu Mountain range). 

In the rainy season you may have problem on the way because the road is muddy and slippery and so your vehicle may be bogged down. But they drive every day. 

Regarding education, the Government of Myanmar has opened Basic Education High School. There are about 345 students in the School. Some graduated people are opening tuitions for Middle and High School level. There is also dispensary in the village where we can get medication and approach health workers 24 hours. 

Radio/wireless telegraph (RT/WT) is also available to communicate people who are in distance. The occupation of the people is shifting (jhooming) agriculture. There are few Government servants who are working in the school, in the dispensary and in communication department. 

There are also some religious workers including one Buddhist monk. There are also small shops where we can get things in the same cost of Matupi. 

We get any of our daily needs in these stores. There is no tea stall, but we can order coffee, tea, cold drinks and breads, or we can request the shopkeepers to prepare whatever we like. 

If you want strong drinks you can get somewhere. If you have good friends you can drink you can drinks local product fermented rice beer without pay. 

In Mâtu Village marketing is very sporadic because there is no market. Sometimes you may find moving market that comes to your home and you can buy vegetables and some confections (not every day); and there are also irregular butchers, mithun or pig is slaughtered at random by them for selling; this is a chance to eat meat in the village. 

In thanksgiving services you can also consume meat. Christmas and New Year feasts are also good seasons to eat meat. Mâtu villagers are generally friendly, affectionate, ruth, humble, broad-minded, fond of jokes and so on. If you go to Mâtu Village you will find people sitting together and laughing together. 

Women are also always making jokes anywhere they are. Vilifying people is not the conduct of most of the villagers. However, no one is perfect in the world. 

The weather of the village is moderate and healthy. There is no extreme climate in summer or in winter. Regarding religion, approximately 95% are Christians. Christians comprises four denominations such as Presbyterian, Baptist, Assembly of God and Roman Catholic. 

Presbyterian is the biggest and a dominant Church. There are some few people who are semi-Christians or semi-animists who are in lukewarmness. There are also some few people who espoused Buddhism for their religion. 

If you migrate and settle in Mâtu (Madu) village you are free to join any denomination or religion. Lip-service enterprises: The Government has a project of Hydro-electric power to generate 200 Kilo-watts for Mâtu and other surrounding villages, and to put a hospital in the village. 

An enterprise of road construction up to the village will be undertaken by a compassionate company. The village people are going to offer a good place of their land for establishing a town. But all these are only lip-services, not yet implemented.

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ZYA GHQ Gen Secy Lunpi Hatzaw Delhi ah mualliam

New Delhi, Aug 2, 2013 – Mr KHAMSUANLUN @ Lunpi Hatzaw, General Secretary, Zomi Youth Association (ZYA) GHQ, Liver Cirrhosis natna zieh a AIIMS, Delhi a hun bangtan hiei a ki-etkol nung in tuni Aug 2, 2013 zinglam dah 10:00 vel in hingna beisan ta.Aug 3,2013 Delhi to Imphal flight masapen in a luong puoh hi ding chih ahi. Ama ahileh mi phattuamngai leh awlmona hau mahmah, mi kipezou leh Zominam sunga makai suanhuai khat ahi. Amah i it a, anutsiat a innkuanpihte i khamuan in, a nutsiat a ZOMI pih te'n sun thu i puang uhi.

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Delhi ah ZYA Gen Secy mualliam

Unaupa Sia KHAMSUANLUN @Lunpi Hatzaw, General Secretary, Zomi Youth Association Gen,Hqtrs (ZYA Hqtrs), Liver Cirrhosis natna ziak a AIIMS, Delhi a hun bangtan hiam aki etkol nung in tuni Aug. 2, 2013 zinglam dak 10:00 vel in honna beisan ta.

Ama ahileh mi phattuamngai leh awlmona hau mahmah, mi kipezou leh Zominam sunga makai suanhuai khat ahi.
Amah i it a, anutsiat a innkuanpihte i khamuan in, a nutsiat a ZOMI pih te'n sun thu i puang.

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SHO Calls NE Students in Vasant Vihar Police Station

NE Girl Thrown Out by Landlord in Munirka, Now DCP South Wants to Meet NE Students

New Delhi, Aug 01, 2013: A meeting with SHO Vasant Vihar Police Station, Anil Sharma, was held on Wednesday evening in Vasant Vihar PS, South Delhi, attended by Northeast students. The meeting discussed the steps taken by Delhi Police to ensure the safety and security of NE people in Delhi. The SHO also assured the safety of BPO employees, especially NE women residing in Munirka. He stated that the police had started night patrols in Munirka. 

Dr. Alana Golmei, founding member and General Secretary of the North East Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH) Delhi, and its media incharge, Bruce K. Thangkhal, also attended the meeting. Dr. Golmei stressed the need for prompt action from the police and called for stricter measures against any lawbreakers. Representatives from the NE student community also shared the challenges faced by NE people. The meeting ended on a positive note. However, the problems persist—the same night proved it.

A 23-year-old girl from Nagaland, who lives with her brother and sister-in-law in Munirka, was allegedly thrown out of her room by the landlord, Dariyao Singh Tokas, and his two sons, Prashant and Rohit, around 9 PM. Many of her belongings were damaged by the landlord and his sons, the victim told our correspondent.

The victim had been renting a room in Munirka’s House No. 118-A, owned by Dariyao Singh Tokas, since December last year. “My brother paid the electricity bill of Rs 1,108 on Tuesday evening. Soon after, our landlord locked our room and told my brother, his wife, and their eight-month-old child to leave. When I reached home around 9 PM, the landlord and his two sons began throwing out all our belongings. I begged them to wait just five minutes to vacate the room, but they refused to listen and abused us,” she said.

The victim, who works in a spa, stated that her landlord and his sons were ferociously damaging many of her belongings as they threw them outside the room.

A case has been registered at Vasant Vihar Police Station under sections 448/427/34 of the IPC on the same night. “The culprits will be booked and punished according to the law,” said SHO Anil Sharma.

“Most of our problems arise from Munirka. The landlords and local people must understand our culture, food habits, and way of living, just as we understand theirs. There is no sense of brotherhood or love in the minds of these people. That is the biggest problem,” said Huten Alexander, General Secretary of the Naga Students’ Union Delhi (NSUD), who assisted the victim.

Munirka, one of the most densely populated localities in the national capital, is home to many Northeast students, government employees, workers, musicians, and professionals. Munirka frequently makes headlines for the wrong reasons. “Most of the locals and landlords here in Munirka are impolite and abusive towards NE residents,” said John, a Munirka resident and BA student at Motilal Nehru College.

It may be noted that Delhi Police has often failed to curb crimes against women in the national capital. Earlier in April this year, the force drew the ire of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde. Both reprimanded Delhi Police for failing to curb crimes against women. Under public pressure, two top police officers were removed from their positions. Sources indicate that DCP South Delhi, Chhaya Sharma, was transferred to Mizoram in the wake of the gruesome Delhi gang rape incident, which sparked massive nationwide protests. DCP Prabhakar was reassigned to the Prime Minister’s security contingent following the recent rape and brutalization of a five-year-old girl in Gandhi Nagar, East Delhi. Additional CP Sanjeev Kumar was also transferred to the PM’s security. BS Jaiswal replaced Sharma as DCP South, while Ajay Kumar took over as DCP East.

Now, DCP South BS Jaiswal has called upon NE students for a meeting at Hauz Khas Police Station on August 3. Delhi Police has been initiating various measures to ensure the safety of Northeast people, a police officer said. 

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

Media Incharge, North East Support Centre & Helpline, Delhi
(Special Correspondent, The Mizoram Post, Manipur Chronicle, Zogam Today)

 

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Demand for a Separate Time Zone for Northeast India

New Delhi, Jul 31 : Once at loggerheads, the Assam Congress and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) have both come together for demand of a separate time zone for the northeast region.

There is an annual loss of at least Rs. 94,900 crore in the region because of redundant power consumption, according to calculations by noted filmmaker and former ISRO scientist, Jahnu Barua.
While the demand is a key point in ULFA’s ongoing talks with the government, a team of MLAs from Assam on July 25 has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking a separate time zone for the seven states.

“We will now approach the political leadership of all the other NE states to press for a separate time zone,” said Debabrata Saikia, MLA and son of former Assam CM Hiteshwar Saikia.

While it is being articulated in political circles now, a separate time zone has been a long-standing demand of eminent personalities hailing from the region.

The east-west spread of India extends across 28 longitudes accounting for about two hours as a result of which the sun rises two hours earlier in the extreme eastern part of the country than the western tip.

The Union home ministry had proposed a separate time zone for the region in 2009-10. Former home secretary GK Pillay had told HT: “We have to change our mindset. The demand for a separate time zone for the northeast is a valid one and I hope it is granted. There is a lot to be gained from it”.

Source: sinlung.com

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JNU student girl still critical in Delhi

New Delhi, August 1, 2013 [IANS] --- A day after being brutally attacked with an axe by a besotted classmate who later committed suicide at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) here, Roshni, 22, remains critical, a police officer said Thursday.

Doctors attending to her at Safdarjung Hospital said Roshni is in the Intensive Care Unit, and has suffered four deep injuries on the skull. Blood vessels supplying the brain have been damaged. 

She has a major brain clot and her right wrist was badly slashed in the attack, a doctor said.

Police said that the family members of Akash, the 23-year-old student of Korean in the university's School of Languages, who attacked Roshni, have reached Delhi from Bihar.

After the attack, Akash committed suicide by slitting his throat and also drinking a poisonous substance. 

A police officer said a four-page note written in Hindi and English by Akash had been recovered.

"We have recovered a four-page suicide note from Akash, were he has written that whatever happened between both of them (Roshni and Askash) is known to their friends. So we will question friends of both of them to know what triggered him (Akash) to indulge in such a brutal attack," the officer said. 

The incident has shocked students and faculty at the JNU. The campus is known as the hub of radical thinking. 

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DCP South wants to meet NE Students

MEETING CIRCULAR : DCP South wants to meet NE Students

::: Yesterday there was a Meeting, Yesterday there was a Problem :::

NEW DELHI, AUG 01, 2013: A meeting with SHO Vasant Vihar Police Station was held yesterday evening, 5pm-7pm. Few representatives from the NE community attended. The problem never ends, the very night itself proved it. 

A NE girl, who stays with her brother and sister-in-law (with also a little kid) in Munirka, was forcibly thrown out of her room by the landlord Dariyao Singh Tokas and his two sons Prashant and Rohit at around 9pm. Many of her stuffs were damaged by the landlord and his sons.

An FIR u/s 448/427/34 IPC was registered in Vasant Vihar PS the same night with the assistance of Mr Huten Alexander, general secretary, Naga Students' Union Delhi (NSUD) and Mr Bruce K. Thangkhal, journalist & media incharge, NE Helpline Delhi.

Mr Anil Sharma, SHO, Vasant Vihar PS told NE HELPLINE this morning that the culprits will be booked and will be punished according to the law.

Again, there will be another important meeting with DCP South on 03rd August, 2013 (Saturday), 4pm at DCP Office, Hauz Khas. Delhi Police has initiated various steps for the safety of the Northeast people.

It will be an opportunity to address the issues and problems face by the NE people. All NE students/community/church leaders are kindly invited to attend the meeting. Your kind presence will speak volume to the Delhi Police.

In Public Interest,
North East Helpline Delhi

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Northeast Community Meets SHO Vasant Vihar, Delhi | NESCH Initiative

On July 31, 2013, members of the Northeast community living in the capital, led by the Northeast Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH), held a meeting with Mr. Anil Sharma, Station House Officer (SHO) of Vasant Vihar Police Station, South Delhi.

The meeting aimed to address key concerns of the Northeast community and strengthen communication and cooperation with local law enforcement.

The following photographs from the meeting were captured 
by Mr. Bruce K. Thangkhal, Media In-Charge, Northeast Support Centre & Helpline.

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Girl student attacked in JNU campus with axe, attacker dies

New Delhi, July 31, 2013 [ZEENEWS] --- A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) female student was seriously injured in an attack by a male student with an axe in the college campus on Wednesday. While the girl's condition is stated to be critical, the attacker later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

The incident took place today morning around 11 am at the JNU campus where Akash and Roshni were studying Korean language in the university's linguistic department.

The attack took place in room number 203 of the university after both the students reportedly entered into an argument.

After attacking the girl, the accused reportedly tried to commit suicide by slitting his throat and consuming pesticide.

The attacker was admitted to the AIIMS hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, the victim has been admitted to Safdurjung hospital and her condition is stated to be critical.

The cause of the attack is still not clear as the victim is still critical and not in a condition to give a statement.

A country made pistol was also recovered by the police from the spot.

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Bassi to head Delhi Police as Commissioner of Police today

New Delhi, July 31, 2013 [IANS| Pic: GGN] --- Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Bhim Sain Bassi will take charge as Delhi Police chief today, succeeding Neeraj Kumar.


The new commissioner will take charge at 1 p.m., a police official said.

A 1977 batch IPS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, Bassi, 57, was the front-runner for the post.

Currently special commissioner of police (administration), he previously headed the Delhi Traffic Police and was also Goa's director general of police.

Bassi has also been the special commissioner (vigilance), joint commissioner (southern range) and additional commissioner (northern range).

Neeraj Kumar, a 1976 batch IPS officer, took charge of Delhi Police from B.K. Gupta July 1 last year. His tenure saw the brutal Dec 16, 2012 gang-rape of a young woman, which unleashed unprecedented mass protests in the capital. The woman died while under treatment in Singapore Dec 29.

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Koite gei ah Shaktiman accident

July 30, 2013 ni dah 1:30pm velin Lamka apat gamlalou Koite hanmuol phah masang a Kingstone Public School mai ah eimite Shaktiman khat accident. Vangphat huoitah in Driver-pa le Handyman-pa kitawm khia man uh hin thutut kimu. Lamka lam zuon a gari horn siem dia hing tai lai un singphung khat aphu zou a lamhang feet 30 vel a sang nuoi ah lengkhia kichi.  Tami shaktiman driver-pa’n ‘Steering Failed’ jieh a accident ahidan gen, shi leh aliem umlou. 

~ ZOGAM TODAY

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Lia Rosie Simt ein BSc Physics ah Topper

Tutung Manipur University result suo ah Lia Rosie Lamthiankim Simte (23) d/o Pu H. Donghao & Pi Niangzaching, Bible Hill Rengkai in BSc Physics Honours ah Topper (Rank 1) in pang. Unau pasal 1 leh numei 2 lah ah amilai ahi. Blue Star Academy apat Class X (2008) leh Rayburn College apat Class XII (2010) first division tuohin ana zou hi. MU ah M.Sc sutzop sawm a, PhD (Doctorate) zaw chia Professor (sangsia) a pan a ut thu gen hi. Zogam Today in kipahpih mama mai, alungtup muolsuo hing di’n a deisah thu tami tungtawn in puong hi.  

Pic: simtepeople.com

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700 trucks carrying essentials enter Manipur

IMPHAL: At least 700 trucks carrying fuel, lifesaving drugs, oxygen cylinders and edible items, including baby food, entered Manipur through Jiribam subdivision along the deplorable Imphal-Silchar road on Monday morning.

The flow of commodities in landlocked Manipur along the Imphal-Dimapur highway, its key supply route, has stopped owing to a massive landside near Kohima 17 days ago, triggering sudden inflation even as BJP leader LK Advani urged Union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to resolve the crisis urgently.

The price of one litre of petrol has soared to Rs 150 in the grey market and Rs 90 for a litre of diesel. People were seen standing in long queues at certain outlets where the sale of fuel has been started under the government's supervision.

Prices of onion, potato, pulses, baby food and certain household items also jumped up considerably in the open market. Of the 700 trucks that entered Manipur with security escorts, 16 carried medicine, 30 urea, 2 carried filled oxygen cylinders, 20 SK oil and 26 each carried LPG and petrol. Others were laden with baby food and other food items, sources said.

A leader of All Manipur Road Transport Drivers and Motor Workers' Union said the trucks are expected to reach Imphal on Tuesday morning.

Union minister of state for defence Jitendra Singh assured to upgrade the 221-Km Imphal-Jiribam stretch to an "all-weather road" at the earliest.
Source:indiatimes.com

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Ashwini Kumar sworn-in as Manipur governor

Imphal: Ashwini Kumar, the Governor of Nagaland, has been given the additional charge of Manipur after the former incumbent Gurbachan Jagat ended his tenure last week, official sources said.

Mr Kumar, who arrived in Imphal on Sunday from Kohima by road, was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Manipur High Court A M Sapre at a simple function held at the Raj Bhavan, the sources said.

The post of Manipur Governor fell vacant following the completion of tenure of Mr Jagat who left for his home state Punjab on July 24.Source: ndtv.com

Brief profile :
Dr. Ashwani Kumar, the former Director of Central Bureau of Investigation and Director General of Himachal Pradesh police served Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh with utmost distinction, dedication and devotion for more than 37 years.
Dr. Ashwani Kumar was born on 15th November 1950 and belongs to Nahan, District Sirmour of Himachal Pradesh.
Dr. Ashwani Kumar is a visiting faculty to many Universities, colleges and Institutions.
Dr. Ashwani Kumar joined the Indian Police Service in 1973 and was allotted to the Himachal Pradesh cadre.

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PRICE OF INDIGENEITY: Meiteis’ demand for Scheduled Tribe Status(Republished from kanglaonline)

By:
Seram Neken, Imphal based Freelance Journalist

Simply speaking, groups with indigenous character are termed as ‘Scheduled Tribes’ in India. The word ‘Indigenous’ as used by the international community, is not used in Indian constitution as it refers to some sense of political self-determination. Perhaps, the framers of the Constitution gave room for cultural self-determinism of some specific groups in the form of Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste under Clause 1 of Articles 341 and 342. Besides their primitive nature and geographical isolation; the Scheduled Tribes are identified with their social, educational and economic backwardness. Taking into account the presumed sufferings from extreme backwardness on account of the primitive agricultural practices, lack of infrastructural facilities and geographical isolation, the Constitution made provisions for safeguarding the interests and for accelerating the socio-economic development of the scheduled communities.

Indigenous peoples are peoples defined in international or national legislation as having a set of specific rights based on their historical ties to a particular territory, and their cultural or historical distinctiveness from other politically and socially dominant populations. They are determined to preserve, develop and transmit to future generations their ancestral territories, identity, cultural patterns, social institutions and legal systems. A special set of political rights for the indigenous peoples have been set by international organizations like the United Nations, the International Labour Organization and the World Bank in accordance international law. The United Nations have issued a Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to guide national policies of various countries to collective rights of indigenous peoples—such as culture, identity, language and access to employment, health, education and natural resources. India has the most substantial population of indigenous communities which are recognized as Scheduled Tribes in its Constitution. In Himachal Pradesh, Rajputs and Brahmans are schedule Tribes. In Tripura, the descendents of the Kings are scheduled tribes. In Sikkim, the Bhutias are scheduled Tribes, so on and so forth.

Numerous government policies aim at promotion of tribal communities inhabiting all over India. The central and state governments have made sustained efforts to provide opportunities to these communities for their economic development by eradicating poverty and health problems and developing communication for removal of isolation of their habitats. Although Article 14 provides for equality before law and equal protection of law to all people, Article 15(4) allows the States to make special provisions for the advancement of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. In matters of employment or appointment to any office, Article 16(4) mentions that the State should make provisions for reservation in favour of any backward class citizen who is not adequately represented in the services. Article 16 (4A) and 16(4B) empower the States to make provisions for promotion in the services in favour of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. Article 46 directs the States to promote the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections particularly the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Article 275(1) makes provisions for grants-in-aid from the Consolidated Fund of India for promoting the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes and administration of Scheduled Areas. Reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in Parliament, state Legislature and in Panchayats is provided under Article 330, Article 332 and Article 243(D) respectively.

Even though the Meiteis in Manipur valley have fulfilled the criteria for being listed in Scheduled Tribes list, they have long been denied these opportunities due to non-inclusion in the list. After Manipur’s merger to Indian Union, Meiteis were given the status of the General Category. In spite of the Meiteis’ belongingness to the Mongoloid stock, a few influential people of that time introduced Meiteis as the descendents of the Aryans to the government of India. People of hill areas were given the status of Scheduled Tribe, while Lois and Yaithibis were categorized as Scheduled Castes. Meiteis have lagged behind other communities of Manipur in matters of appointments to various jobs and promotion to higher ranks due to its being in the general category. Now, Meiteis may also be given the opportunity to preserve and protect its unique culture and tradition under the Constitution. Moreover, in order to being balanced development of the various communities and to narrow down the apparent disparity among communities in Manipur, Meiteis should be accorded Scheduled Tribe status by declaring the whole state of Manipur as hill state. Recognition of Meiteis as a Scheduled Tribe will minimize the apprehension created by onslaught of outsiders from within or without the country. It will help preserve the composite identity and territory of the land.

Recognizing certain religions as religious minority under National Commission of Minorities Act 1992, the Government of India provides assistance in the education of children belonging to these religious minorities. Although National and State commissions have been set up to protect the people of religious communities, Sanamahi religion is yet to be recognized under this category. As Meiteis are adopting all the age-old indigenous traditions, the community can well be categorized as tribal. Meiteis worship Sanamahi deity and follow their age-old traditions during various ceremonies. Even after adopting Hinduism, Meiteis are still following the primitive culture and heritage of the forefathers. Meiteis particularly those following Sanamahi faith are fit to be recognized as Scheduled Tribe under the Constitution of India. Sanamahi faith may also be recognized as a religious minority. Non-inclusion of Meiteis in Scheduled Tribe list is a historical blunder. As an indigenous group, Meiteis need to protect and preserve its age-old customs, traditions and territory under the provisions of Indian Constitution. Right thinking individuals of the state should support the move for recognition of Meiteis as a Scheduled Tribe, even though it is a bit delayed.

Source: kanglaonline.com

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Manipur Tribal Rights Forum Delhi kiphut khia

New Delhi, July 28, 2013: Tuni nitak lam in JNU ah Manipur singtangmi te'n Meiteite scheduled tribe (ST) demand toh kisai in meeting nei uh. Tuana'h Kuki, Naga, Zomi leh Hmar leh adang dang apat mi bangzat hiam khat kisuh tuah uhi.

Manipur a tribal mite ban ah tribal rights leh tribal gamte humbit theih sem ahihna di'n kithukim tak in Manipur Tribal Rights Forum Delhi (MTRFD) kichi phukhiat in om.

Himi forum a lamkai dia kitel khete: Dr Lam Khan Piang (as Chairman), Mr Kokho (as Secretary), Dr David Zou, Dr Lianboi Vaiphei, Dr. Tennyson, Dr Alana Golmei, Mr Lalremlien Neitham, Ms Ninglun Hanghal, Mr Thangminlen Kipgen, Mr Bruce K. Thangkhal leh Mr Zimik.

~ Joint Editor, Zogam Today

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Manipur Tribal Rights Forum Delhi FORMED

New Delhi, 29 July 2013: A meeting was held at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on 28 July, where members of the Manipur tribal communities discussed the demand by the Meitei community for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

In response to this ongoing demand, a group of scholars, students, social activists/workers, private employees, and journalists from the Kuki, Naga, Zomi, and Hmar communities of Manipur unanimously formed the Manipur Tribal Rights Forum Delhi (MTRFD) at JNU, New Delhi, on Sunday evening, 28 July 2013. The forum aims to protect the rights, identity, and land of the tribal people in Manipur.

During the panel discussion, members strongly opposed the ST demand by the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (STDCM) and termed it a tactic to undermine the rights of the tribal people.

The office bearers of MTRFD include Dr. Lam Khan Piang (Chairman), Mr. Kokho (Secretary), Dr. David Vumlallian Zou, Dr. Lianboi Vaiphei, Dr. Tennyson, Dr. Alana Golmei, Mr. Lalremlien Neitham, Ms. Ninglun Hanghal, Mr. Thangminlen Kipgen, Mr. Bruce K. Thangkhal, and Mr. Zimik.

Former Member of Parliament Mr. Mani Charanamei also attended the meeting and shared his views on the issue.

The meeting resolved to initiate broader discussions among tribal communities in Delhi on tribal issues in Manipur, with MTRFD set to convene the next gathering.

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Delhi ah Manipur Tribal Rights Forum Delhi kiphut khia
~ ZOGAM TODAY

New Delhi, July 29, 2013: Pasianni (Jul 28) nitak lam in JNU ah Manipur singtangmi te’n Meiteite scheduled tribe (ST) demand toh kisai in meeting nei uh. Tuonah Kuki, Naga, Zomi leh Hmar leh adang dang apat mi bangzat hiai  kisuh tuokhawm uhi.

Manipur a tribal mite ban ah tribal rights leh tribal gamte humbit theih sem ahihna di’n kithukim tak in Manipur Tribal Rights Forum Delhi (MTRFD) kichi phukhiat in om. Tami forum ahileh tunai a Meitei khenkhat pawl in ST demand a bawl zieh ua hing piangkhia ahi. MTRFD in maban ah Manipur tribalte (singtangmite) toh kisai thu poimawte buoipi ding uh chin kiza hi.

MTRFD lamkai dia kitel khete: Dr Lam Khan Piang (as Chairman), Mr Kokho (as Secretary), Dr David Vumlallian Zou, Dr Lianboi Vaiphei, Dr. Tennyson, Dr Alana Golmei, Mr Lalremlien Neitham, Ms Ninglun Hanghal, Mr Thangminlen Kipgen, Mr Bruce K. Thangkhal leh Mr Zimik.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
Special Correspondent

The Mizoram Post, Manipur Chronicle, Zogam Today

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