ABA Mission Field: Thangkhal Baptist Church

 Dated: 08.04.2018

Lenlai Red lifts 1st Ccpur Women’s Football trophy

LAMKA: In celebration of the International Women’s Day, the much-awaited final match of the “1st Churachandpur Women Football Tournament 2018” was kicked off in Lamka Football Ground amidst large crowd.

Lenlai Red FC and Tuaitengphai YAU fought fiercely and skillfully for a goal soon after the start-off. However, the first half ended in a goalless draw. Both players attempted their advances in the second half, which also resulted in null.

Finally, the penalty shootout whistle blown! Fans of the two finalist teams were with fingers crossed; there was a mixed of hope and despair visibly from the faces of the gathering crowd.

In the penalty shootout, the Lenlai Red FC came out in defeating the Tuaitengphai YAU FC by 5-3 goals.

Lenlai Red took home the champion’s trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 10,000 and certificates, while the unner-up, Tuaitengphai YAU,  received Rs 5,000 and certificates. 

Kimkim of Tuaitengphai YAU bagged the Best Player award; with 8 goals at her feet, Nengthennei of Lenlai Red received the Top Scorer award; Niengthienkim of FC Zomi Colony was adjudged as the Most Promising Player; Lenlai Red goalie Tinneithem received the Best Goalkeeper award; and Nurses FC bagged the Best Discipline Team award. All the participant teams were also presented one football and certificate each as a consolation prize. From its beginning, the CCpur Women's Day Football Championship Trophy will be a rolling trophy now.

16 teams competed for the trophy. They are Rayburn High FC, Tuaitengphai YAU, Ganggam SC, Lenlai Blue, Chelsea Fans Club, Venus, Nurses FC, Symropia FC, United Chin FC, Pallai Women FC, Cool Young Girls, Lenlai Red, Women Police, FC Zomi Colony, Angel Places Rubies, WOC United FC.

Under the theme “Dare to Shine”, the 1st Churachandpur Women’s Football Tournament 2018 was held in Lamka from 2-8 March 2018.

The tournament was organised by the Action for Women and Child Advancement (AWCA) and supported by the Churachandpur District Sports Association (CDSA).

Shri Khaipao Haokip, Chairman ADCC and Shri Langkhanpau Guite, Ex-Chairman of ADCC, graced the semifinal match as the Chief Guest and Functional President, respectively, and other ADCC members also graced the match as the Guests of Honours.

The Chief Guest donated Rs 15000, and the functional president donated Rs 5000 for the upliftment of women’s football in the district.

The International Women’s Day celebration was carried out under the aegis of AWCA just before the final match began, which was humbly graced by wives of the district’s minister and MLAs as the Chief Guest and Guests of Honour.

Ms (Dr) Kimboi w/o V Hangkhanlian, Minister of Vety. Animal Husbandry and Agriculture, was the Chief Guest, who had given an inspiring speech on the event and donated Rs 30,000. The Guest of honour, Ms Thianching w/o Ginsuanhau Zou, MLA & Chairman MANEREDA too made a heart-touching speech and also donated Rs 10000. Ms Mary Tombing represented in lieu of Ms Lalneimoi w/o Vungzagin, Chairman MTDC gave an encouraging speech and donated Rs 5000.

Ms Phalhoikim w/o TN Haokip, MLA and President of MPCC, who could not physically appeared on the day but graciously donated a sum of Rs 10,000.

“These respected women were invited as guests to the event to show honour for the sacrifices they have made towards the achievements of their husbands in the electoral politics for CCpur District,” said Ms Grace Zamnu, MDC.

Grace Academy founder & headmistress Grace Niangnuam is
being honour by Ms Grace Zamnu, MDC & founder of AWCA.

According to the organiser, the year 2018 is declared as the “Year of Education for Women". Nine women, who have been instrumental in educational setups, have been bestowed with the “Women’s Day Achievers Award 2018”.

As a recognition and honour of their achievements in painstakingly setting up educational institutions, this award has been given to them.

The awardees include Ms Hathoi Buansing, founder & principal of Bethany Christian College; Ms Mary Grace Niangnuam, founder & headmistress of Grace Academy; Ms Ruati and Ms Manzavung Thomte of The Dawn School; Ms Lalrinmawi of Happy Heart School; Ms R Tusing, Young Learners School; Ms Deborah Haokip of Legacy Faith (donated Rs.5000); Ms. Rita Vanlalchanhimi, Pathway; and Ms Laltluongmawi of Vision Academy.

Remarkably, an interim committee was set up as 'Women Sports Association of Churachandpur (WoSAC)' on this auspicious day.

The Guests, Women Achievers, Organising Committee, the new WoSAC members and for the event, have been blessed with a dedicated prayer to Almighty God by a woman reverend Dr Nengpi Singson.

The organiser’s chairperson Ms Grace Zamnu and its secretary Ms Rose Ngaihte expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all the supporters and sponsors, without whom the event might not be in such a beautiful ending.

The big thanks goes to Shri Kammuanlal, MCS, CEO/ADCC (Rs 9500/trophy & Rs 10000/Prize money), Shri S Dalthang, Social Worker of Zogam Road (Rs 7000, trophy for runners-up, 14 footballs & medals for consolation prize, and prize money of Rs 5000).

The supporting sponsors were Ms (Dr) Farla Steele-Treat, Arkansas, USA (100 USD/6000 INR); Shri PD Stephen Lulun, IDES, CEO/ Ahmedabad Cantonment Board (Rs 5000); Shri Rakesh Balwal, IPS, SP CCPur (Rs 5000 plus 20 chairs for the main day), Shri Shyam Lal Poonia, IAS, DC CCpur (Rs 5000 plus providing potable water at the ground), Shri Col Mithun R Shetty, CO 25th AR (Samiana, Cannards, Carpets, Medical Team, 70 Chairs, Sofa Seats, and Sound Systems for 7th and 8th),  and Shri Lokender Singh, CO 2AR, Khuga Battalion (Rs 5000 plus Tea & Snacks for Organisers)

Also special thanks to the iconic singers who mesmerized the crowd with their beautiful songs – Ms Mami Sinate, Mr Boigin Singson, Mr S Jems Arjun, Mr Dan Axl K Gangte, and Mr Minlun Phaipi. And there were many more to whom we owed many thanks. This is what the organisers expressed happily.

On the sidelines of International Women’s Day, six women has been awarded Achievers Award on this auspicious day by the Churachandpur Women Initiative, CCpur; and District Administration, Churachandpur, in Lamka.

The awardees include Rev Dr Niangpi Singson; Chiinneihlam Gangte, Sub Inspector; Niangngaihnem, TMI; Dr Chingnunsiam, District Nodal Officer; S Lalsangzuali, Headmistress, Ccpur Govt High School and Ningngaihkim, Amazing Grace Home, Bungmual.

The top 15 women Marchathon runners has been honoured with certificates, namely, Lalita Prajapat, Purnima Thakur, Lilamanti Baghele, Ghule Shakunta Ramdas, Manju Rautela, Sujata Sandhukhan, Chanchala Kumarcha, Harpreet Kaur, Florence Vahboihthem, Vungthanching, S Chingngaihlun, Rebecca Haokip, Taichin Gangte, K Jenny Gangte and Felly Gangte.

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ATSUM Shuts Down ZEO Offices in Manipur Hills Over Digitization Row

Imphal | March 9, 2018 — The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) has announced the immediate closure of all Zonal Education Offices (ZEOs) in the hill districts of Manipur, launching its first phase of protest against the state government’s alleged inaction on the issue of decentralizing the digitization of service books of Education (S) department employees.

In a press communiqué issued today, Micah Kamei, Secretary of Information & Publicity, ATSUM, expressed deep disappointment over the government’s refusal to grant an audience to discuss the matter, stating that their requests for meetings with the Education Minister were denied on both February 24 and March 8.

The crux of ATSUM’s protest lies in the decision to centralize the digitization process at the Directorate of Education (S) in Imphal, instead of allowing the process to be carried out at the respective ZEO offices in the hill districts. The student body argues that such a move would dilute the powers previously held by Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and ZEOs, and disrupt administrative efficiency in the region.

“The directive appears to be a scheme to strip ZEOs of their existing authority,” the statement read, adding that proper governance demands that ZEO offices be equipped with the necessary infrastructure to manage and store service records locally.

While ATSUM clarified that it is not against the digitization of service books, it warned that centralizing the storage in Imphal would lead to logistical hardships for personnel from remote areas, including prolonged travel times, high financial burdens, and a weakening of the local command structure. It also criticized the move as contradictory to the state government's much-touted "Go to the Hills" campaign.

“If digitization at the district level is not currently feasible due to lack of infrastructure, the government should first upgrade those facilities before proceeding,” the union stated.

ATSUM has warned of intensifying its agitation with further forms of protest if its demand for decentralized digitization is not addressed.

KV NEWS

Missionary nasep kum 25 chinna

Lamka, June-22: Rev. Dalzakam Suantak-te nupa leh Rev. Thanghaulian Suantak-te nupa in Pathian nasem dia Missionary akipiak nung uh kum 25 chinna Silver Jubilee lopna tuni’n Thangkhal Bible Central Church, Tuibong ah nei in Pathian kiang ah kipahthu genna program nei uhi.

Huai ah Rev Dr. S. Nengzakhup, Director, NECTAR (North East Christian Training and Research) in Pathian thugen in Missionary te hanthawnna thugen hi.

NIM semtu te’n TBC vehna nei

 GINGLOUTE lak a missionary a sem Rev Thanghaulian Suantak, Director of Northeast Interior Mission (NIM) leh a seppih te’n Thangkhal Bible Church (TBC), Tangnuam ah 26 Feb 2018 nitak in a vehna neih ua, Pasian thu genna leh Pasian gam a ding a nna a sep dante uh ngainuam huai tak mai report piakna neih uhi.

Himi ni Biakinn kikhopna ah khanglaite Tg Eric, Lia Lamching, Lia Siasiam, Lia Hoihching, ban ah music Tg Peter Mung leh Tg Goulun te etkaai na nuai ah, Praise & Worship nuam tak mai in kineih hi.

Thangkhal youth receives Google Award in Singapore

A Manipuri youth Mr Ginmuanlal Khongsai @ Muanneu received the prestigious award Google Online Marketing Challenge 2017 Asia Pacific Region Winner in Singapore on 12 January 2018.

Muanneu received the award from Mrs Lorraine Twohill, Google Senior Vice President, Global Marketing at it's Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore.

This young lad is said to be the only one known so far to receive this prestigious award from Manipur State in the northeast India.


Hailing from a Thangkhal village, M Tanglian in Churachandpur district of Manipur, Muanneu is presently working as an assistant professor (commerce) in Maitreyi College, Delhi University.

Zomi Idol: Beyond Imposed Boundaries

Global Zomi Voice Echoes in Zomi Idol

Transcending the cocooned tribal mindset and thinking ahead, Pu T Gougin started pan-Zo or pan-Zomi solidarity movement to mobilise co-ethnic members or Zo people in Manipur, Mizoram and Myanmar in the 1950s. The movement eventually created a strong global Zo community and its aspirations to exist as one people cutting across all imposed boundaries found resonance in the Global Zomi Idol 2015.

TULSA, Oklahoma in the United States of America hosted the grand finale round of the much waited and coveted “Global Zomi Idol 2015 Contest” from 2-4 July, 2015. Marred by a few visa hiccups, the mega event otherwise made an impressive statement of unified Zomi people and its sustaining tradition in the face of westernization.

Seven popular and famous Zomi singers from all over the world — selected through contests held locally in countries with mared presence of Zomis – participated in the historic finale organised under the aegis of Zogam Artistes Association (India), Zomi Music Upliftment Society (Myanmar), and Global Zomi Inkuan (Zomi Community) USA. The list of the contestants was further narrowed down and the global event culminated at Tulsa.

Khampat ah ZO Pawi om di, Tuikhaal ZO Khawmpi 2015 REPORT

"Tuikhaal ah ZO KHAWMPI 2015 kum in Sial 2 leh Loi 6 toh ni 3 sung kilawm"

KUM 3 dan a thupitak a Kawlgam a UZO Pawi kibawl zel zel pen tukum UZO Khawmpi a 3-veina Khampat khawpi ah thupitak in 19-21 March 2018 sung zat hi ding. Mun tuam gam tuam pan palai (delegates) tampi zong pang ding uh chi thu kiza hi.

Tuikhaal ZO women 

ZO Khua 100 val lak apan Khua (football team) 16-te huaisiah takin UZO CUP 2018 kituh ding uhi. Football pek a kuante din March 6 ni pen Zintung Ni ahita a, March 7 ni'n football kidemna pan ngal uhi.

UZO Pawi hun sung ahileh March 9-21 (Mon - Wed), Palaite (delegate) zintun ni March 19, UZO Election ni March 20, Pawipi (Main Day) ni March 21, Kikhen ni March 22.

Special Guests a uap ding a min zaak a omte ahiuleh Bishop Felix Lien Khen Thang, Pu Mang Lien Hau (UZO-USA), Rev M Kham Za Nang (USA), Prof Thang Sut Mung, Rev Thawng Khan Siing, Rev Kap Khan Khup, Rev Zam Khan Lam, Pu Chinlunthang, (President, UZO, Manipur, India) leh Pu Sesei Zou, MDC (Moreh, India).

Best Medical Nodal Officers Award for assisting North-East patients

NEW DELHI – The Diagnostic & Imaging Centre, Hauz khas and Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj on Feb 26, 2018 bagged the Best Medical Nodal Officer Awards 2017 for assisting the Northeast patients in Delhi and its National Capital Regions (NCR).

The awards was selected and awarded by the HELPING HANDS Ngo under CSR (Coporate Social Responsibility) initiatives. “These nodal officers have been found very helpful beyond call of duties to NE poor patients. Helping Hands Ngo will honour them in our forthcoming Thanksgiving Function in Delhi”, said IGP Robin Hibu, IPS.

LAWMCHING FC ZOMI-COLONY A HING KIMAWL DING

LAMKA, MARCH 04, 2018: Eimi Numei naupang football lang a ana sang tung pen telawi a chiamte thamching ngahnou Lawmching khu tutung The 1st Churachandpur Women's Football Tournament Lamka Public Ground a FC ZOMI COLONY a hing kimawl ding in Imphal apat Lamka tung ta hi.

Ama ahileh Imphal a um Pa M Thawmzalam leh Nu Lydia te gil a ga goutan khat ahi. Ama khu masang in District Youth Affairs & Sports te saina nuai a 6 months course football training Khumanlampak Imphal ah April - September 2016 sung natel hi. February 20-24,2017 in zong Chennai (Tamil Nadu) ah KHELO INDIA 2017 under 14-Girls a Manipur State ai Oh in selection ngah in va kuan a, tuana team bangzat te tung ah GOAL tamtah vakhum a, tualeh 3rd place kituna a zoulou un 4th-na a pang uhi.

Tualeh May 1-10, 2017 in Prime Minister Talent Hunt Assam Rifles te saina in OORJA CAPF under 19 Football Tournament 2017 (Khumanlampak) ah Eastern Sporting Union (ESU) min in napang a tuana zong goal bangzat e khat vakhum kha in runners-up in pang uhi.

Tualeh 22-26 July 2017 in state Inter School Subroto Mukherjee Football Tournament Under 17-Girls Imphal East a Poireikhongjit High School min in Khumanlampak main stadium ah District 10 apat team 10 kidemna tel hi. Final kai ua Final ah CC Hr Sec School I/W toh kimawl ua Lawmching in gualzaw na goal khum in 2-0 in zou ua, Khatna la uhi. Tam Tournament a winner/champion ahi zia un September 3-15, 2017 sung in Manipur State ai Oh in Subroto Cup international football tournament 2017 Junior Girls (under 17) ah va kimawl a A team te QUATER FINAL tan tung uhi.

Tualeh 17-22 January 2018 in Pune a ama Captain na nuai ah 63rd National School Games a Manipur min in kuan a tuana Maharashtra te 2-0 a zou un 3rd place a valahpi hi.

Eimi naupang nou tutan a tam tan tung khu amaban zong limchi tou mama hi. Ama akimawl chiang in game spirit zong nei mama a tualeh akimawl dan zong et nuam huai mama in mipite mit zong tai sah mama hi. Pasal te kimawl dan toh kibang veve hi.

Tutung Ccpur a ahing kimawl masahna ding ahia koipou ama kimawl en utte'n zingchiang tarik 5 March ah The 1st Churachandpur Women's Football Tournament Lamka Public Ground a dah 1:30 pm a FC ZOMI-COLONY min a hing kimawl ding hi. Tualeh Club Manager-pi apat thu kimu dan in Lawmching in Captain in team te makaih pi ding chi hi.

Va en un kisia lou ding na hi, eimi ngahnou numei te zong mei mei tuan nawnlou hi.

~ Zolengthe

Thangkhal te’n Zomi Nam Ni’n lamtual kaai

~ M G Muanlal Thangkhal

Tukum Zomi Nam Ni, Feb 20 chiang a namlaam (cultural dance) show-na nei ding ahihman in Thangkhal Cultural Troupe-te’n namlam TTC (Thangkhal Tribe Council) GHQ Office ah Feb 18 ni’n a zil pan ua, Feb 19 nitak dak 5pm in sun zawm uhi. Khalvontawite pe’n ichi inam ngaina seng seng, zan khua vak ze’n a laam zilh ding zong khawk sahlou, phial in om uhi.

Hih namlam zilhna ah TYO (Thangkhal Youth Organisation), TSP (Thangkhal Sinlai Pawlpi) chih tuam omlou in Khalvontawi lia-leh-taang te’n lamzilhna kineih hi. Hihlam zilhna ah Stoney Ginsuankhup, General Secretary, TYO in makaih a, KHALVONTAWI WhatsApp Admin teng Danney Thangkhal chilou a dang teng melmuh kim in om uhi.

Traditional Summer Fieldwork Begins in Thangkhal Hills

As winter slowly came to an end, the Thangkhal people began their work at the start of summer. These activities took place in the month of March 2018, when the cold winds faded and the hills became ready for labour once again. Men and women walked together to the steep slopes early in the morning, carrying simple tools, baskets, and food for the day.

The first task was clearing the fields. Burnt tree stumps and dry branches left after winter were removed, and the soil was loosened with care. Work was done in groups along the hillside, with everyone knowing their role. Some dug the earth, while others cleared the land to prepare it for rice cultivation.

By midday, the workers gathered on the open slope to rest. Meals were shared, stories were told, and gentle laughter echoed across the hills. These moments strengthened community bonds and renewed their energy.

These photos were shared by Rev. Thanglet, Pastor of S. Phaiza village, who was working closely with the villagers in preparing the rice fields.

- BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

Life in Thangkhal Hills

Life in the Thangkhal Hills is filled with smiles, hard work, and togetherness. In this beautiful land surrounded by hills, people live close to nature and to one another. Every season brings new work in the fields, but no one works alone — they work side by side, sharing laughter and simple joys.

In the photo, women rest under and upon a tree after a long day’s work. Their cheerful faces show the strength and unity of the Thangkhal community. They take pride in helping each other, whether it is farming, cooking, or caring for the young and the old.

Their way of life is peaceful and full of harmony. They may not have much in terms of wealth, but their hearts are rich with friendship, love, and understanding. The hills echo with their laughter and songs, a reminder that true happiness grows where people live in unity and peace.

Just a simple click that says a thousand words — a glimpse of love, labour, and life in the Thangkhal Hills.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

Zomi Cup - Tedim 2018

 

Zomi Nam Ni Kalaymyo 2018

 

ZO MINAM NI MALAYSIA 2018

 

Delhi Police Goodwill Football Match: Delhi Police XI vs North East XI

 DELHI POLICE WEEK

16-02-2018 TO 22-02-2018

POLICE STATION VASANT KUNJ (NORTH)

SOUTH WEST DISTRICT

GOODWILL FOOTBALL MATCH

DATED: 18-02-2018 AT 3PM

DELHI POLICE XI

V/S

NORTH EAST XI

AT DDA SPORTS COMPLEX FOOTBALL GROUND, POCKET B5 & 6 VASANT KUNJ.

PHOTO COVERAGE

Photography by:-

BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

New Delhi

Zomi Nam Ni 2018 | Lamka Invitation & Programme

 

ZYA CEMETERY SHED HONNA LEH PROPERTY LATNA PROGRAMME 2018

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The ZO Women Costumes

 

No Update on ‘Found Dead’ Case of Mutey in Delhi | Sparshan Mahanta

New Delhi, Jan 02, 2018: The family of a 24-year-old Manipuri woman, Mutey (name changed), who was found dead in her rented room in Munirka, South Delhi, on November 9, 2017, is still waiting for answers. Despite repeated appeals, police have provided no updates on the case, raising concerns of negligence and delay in justice.

According to records, Mutey’s body was discovered at House No. 214, Room No. 2B, Second Floor, Munirka, and buried the next day at the Dwarka Christian Cemetery. She had been living with an Assamese man, Sparshan Mahanta, since April 2016. After her death, Mahanta allegedly went missing and remains untraceable.

The two had previously worked together in a BPO, but Mutey left her job due to poor health. Her family alleges that Mahanta neglected her medical needs and failed to provide proper care, contributing to her death. They also claim he confiscated her identity documents, educational certificates, and mobile phone.

A key witness, the house owner, stated that when Mutey was found, the ceiling fan was running and the door was locked from outside without a key. The family insists Mahanta should be interrogated, his phone numbers traced, and his movements investigated.

Police records name SI Deepchand of Vasant Vihar Police Station as the Investigating Officer. However, there has been no progress in locating Mahanta or pursuing leads, despite the family providing his mobile numbers and Facebook details indicating his employment as a Senior Tech Sales Manager at Infinity Geeks Solution.

The deceased, originally from Lamka, Manipur, came from a poor family. Her elder sister, who identified the body along with family friend Bruce K. Thangkhal (Media Incharge of North East Support Centre & Helpline, Delhi) is illiterate and survives on meagre earnings in Delhi.

The family has appealed to the Special Police Unit for North-Eastern Region (SPUNER) to intervene and ensure justice is served.

Case Details:

FIR/DD No.: 30A | Date: 09/11/2017

Police Station: Vasant Vihar

AIIMS MLC No.: 10348/2017

Post-Mortem Report No.: 1592

~ KHALVONTAWI NEWS