Chin Baptist Pawlpite Nung-et Kikna: Dr Kam Khaw Thang

Pulaakna: Chin minam sung panin tapidaw a suak masa te ahi Khuasak, Tedim, Chin State panin Thuam Hang te nupa le Pau Suan te nupa te pen May 11, 1905 in American Baptist Missionary ahi Dr East in tui a phum hi. Amau te phawkna-in March 20-21, 2004 in Khuasak khua ah Chin minam sung panin tapidaw a suak masa te Kum Za Cin Pawi(The Chin Christian Centenary of the first converts among the Chins) bawl ding pen Zomi Baptist Convention(ZBC) in pha a sa hi. Tua Kum Za Cin Pawi Magazine vaisai te in laigelh dingin hong cial uh hi. Kei Dr Kam Khaw Thang pen Oct 17, 1927 in ka suak a, Sept 11,1938 in tuiphumna ka tang hi. Tapidaw/Pasian nasep pen Galpi II/ Japan Gal khit-in Keizang khua ah Tedim Sub-Division ten amasapen Baptist General Meeting a neihna ua ka kihel apat ahi hi.

Pu Nelson in a hawn khiat Tedim Bible School ah 1947-1950 dong ka kah hi. March 1949, Ka sangkah a kum thumna kum in Pu Nelson te' adingin zum nasep tawh ka semkhawm a, khasum zong a kim-in ka ngah hi. Tua huna kipanin Tuiphum Pawlpi sung ah hunbit a nasep kipanin tuin ka sep zawh kum 50 val ta hi. Tua hi a, hih Chin Baptist sung ah kum 50 val a sem leh a nungta lai keimah bek mah hi kha ding ka hih manin hih Chin Baptist tangthu ka hong gelh hi. Avekpi-in gelh ding ci le hang, laibu lianpi kisam ding ahih manin, Chin Baptist Pawlpi a khanzia leh a buaina thute kong gelhzaw hi. Hih Chin Baptist tangthu pen a phawkhuai/theihhuai thu tuamtuam a pianna tawh kizui in khenpi li in kong khen hi.

I. 1899-1948- Chin Hills Baptist Association

March ,1899 a Carsonte' ong tun a kipan in March,1948 dong  Chin Baptist Association pen Tedim leh Hakha a om Missionaryte' makaihna leh lamlahna tawh kalsuang hi. Hih Missionary te in Chin Baptist Association hong ci ua, Tedim, Falam le Hakha Sub-Division ah ki om hi. Nasepzia pen tu hun a local pawlpi tawh kibang a, sum ngah khempeuh munkhat ah kipia a, tualai panin ki zeekkhia hi.   

II. Chin Baptist Association panin Baptist thum kibawl khia

Chin Baptist Association sum-le-pai zeekna ah kilungnop mawhna hong om hi. Hakha ten tua sum pen Farawn khua a High School a zat ding in deih ua, Tedim leh Falam in amau gam a thuhilhsiate adingin deih/zangnuam uh ahih manin, Hakha te ngaihsutna leh ngimna hoihsa lo uh hi. Tua thu a hong buai semsem ciangin March 1948 in Satawm khua ah kamkupna om a, nomau gamsung tek ah sem ding cih ahih manin -- Tedim Baptist Association, Falam Baptist Association leh Hakha Baptist Association hong piangkhia hi. Hih Association thum te in General Fund nei ua, tua pen Chin Hills leitaw lam a Pasian nasepna a zatding ahi hi.

III. 1953-1955 Zomi Baptist Convention

Hih hun pen Chin Baptist khangthu a dingin hun pawimawh/theihhuai/phawkhuai pen hun hi kha ding hi. Banghang hiam cih leh, missionary te Chin Hills ah a om lai mahin a gammite Pasian nasep kipanta uh hi. Hih hunin Zomi Baptist Convention(ZBC) pen Myanmar Baptist Convention(MBC) sung a pawlpi a lianpen nihna/thumna ahih hun ahi hi. ZBC pen a dawnkuii laitak, pawlpi a khantoh laitak hi a, buaina tuamtuam zong nei veve hi. Pawlpi kipuahphatna pen American Baptist Mission te' lunggeel siamna leh makaihna hang ahi hi. Mission Secretary asem Rev Dr. E.E. Soward in Feb 14-17, 1952 Laitui khua-a a kizang Tedim Baptist Annual Meeting ah hong kihelthei hi. Tua hunin Hakha-a Johnson te leh Tedim a Nelson te USA a om laitak uh hi a, Chin Baptist a a nasepna vai te uh Rev Dr ST Hau Go in mawhpuakna/ tavuan a laak laitak ahi hi. TBA  Annual Meeting zawh ciangin Rev Dr. Soward leh Rev Dr ST Hau Go in Falam leh Hakha vaphakual ua, tua ciangin Chin Baptist te lungngaih ding in thu thum ong luikhia a, tuate in: 

(i) Chin Baptist in kipawlna khat bek neih ding: Tua dungzui in 1953 in Tedim Baptist Association, Falam Baptist Association leh Hakha Baptist Association teng in Zomi Baptist Convetion hong phuankhia ua, Rev Dr ST Hau Go pen a General Secretary masa pen in hong pang hi.                                                      

(ii) Bible School leh lobawlzia siamna School neih ding: Siapa in ngimna kician nei in, Tedim, Falam leh Hakha in mikhat tek Insein-a Baptist Divinity School ah kah ding in sawl ding cih hi a, a hilh ding missionary te a tunma in na kipan khinzo uhi. Tedim in Kam Khaw Thang, Falam in Lun Cung Nung le Hakha in Rev Dr Lai Hnin te June 1952 pan March 1953 sung kahsak uh hi. A kigeelkhol Bible School pen 1953 in Tedim ah Revd ST Hau Go, Saya Lun Cung Nung leh adangte etcikna nuai ah kipan hi. Rev Dr Lai Hnin pen Bible School ah sangsia dingin pai lo hi. Rev Dr ST Hau Go in ZBC GS hong sep ciangin Tedim-a Bible School pen Johnson te etcikna nuai ah om dingin Hakha ah kituah a, a khuanung in tuni tan-a a omna Falam ah kituah leuleu hi. Lobawlzia a sinsak ding te Chin Hills ah a hong paitheihloh manin tua thu dinkhawl tase leh Bible School pen tudong mah Falam ah hoih takin om hi.                                                    

(iii) Mission Hospital khat neih ding: Chin Hills a seem ding siavuan a kimuzoh loh manin tua zato a vanzat leina ding a kiseh khol $ 30,000 pen adang ah zeekloh hong phamawh hi.                                               

ZBC SUNG BUAINA TUAMTUAM:                   

(i). Kei mimal leh ZBC kal buaina: Amasapen kum thum hal-a ZBC khawmpi pen April 16-18, 1954 in Khuasak khua, tapidaw suak masa te khua ah kinei hi. Hih khawmpi a zintun dingin zongh a kilawm mahmah khua ahi hi. Insein ah sang ka kah dek laiun Special Course ding hi ci napi un, Regular Course ah hong kahsak uh hi. A kigeelsa bang in kum khat khit ciang in ka lawm tegel hong ciahkik ua, ken bel a ban ka sunzom hi. ZBC General Meeting masapen in, Insein a ka sang kah khawl in Bible School ah kha khat a Kyat 150 lawh a sem ding ci uh a, Saya Lun Cung Nung pen Kyat 120 a piak pen un sem ut nawnlo hi. Tua ZBC te thu khensatna ka mang kei hi. Khuasak ZBC Khawmpi a man khit ciangin Tedim ah missionary te hong pai ua, kei zong Mission Office ah hong sam in, 'Bang hang a ZBC thukimna manglo na hi hiam? hong ci ua, ken zong “Saya Lun Cung Nung pen Kyat 150 pia le uh cin semsuak ding a, ken ka sep man a Kyat 150 nong piak sawm uh thu maan hilo hi”, ka ci hi. Ka sangkah tawp in tua Bible School ah sem a Kyat 150 nong piak sang un a semsa Saya Lun Cung Nung Kyat 150 pia in sem suak sak unla, ken ka sang kah zom kik ning, ka ci hi.

(ii) Zomi leh Chin cih kammal thu a buaina: Association thum teng pen Rev Dr. ST Hau Go makaihna nuai ah ZBC ah kigawm uh hi. Tua hunin Insein ah om ka hih manin kei panlak khakna omlo hi. March 1956 in ka laisim ka man ciangin, Hakha a Bible School ah Johnson te makaihna nuai ah sem ding hong ci uh hi. Tua kum pen, 1953 kum a kipan Bible School a ding in lukhuneelkai khuk masakna kum ahi hi. Johnson in sang awngna lai/certificate bawl a, Chin Hills Bible School ci hi. Ken a sanginn min leh a nei te(ZBC) kituak kei ka ci a, ka hoihsak dan tuak uh ka gen uh hi. Atawpna ah Chin Hills Baptist School ka ci uh a, ZBC EC Meeting kik ciang report pia a, amau khensatna pen saan ciat ding ka ci uh hi. Tua ciangin lukhuneelkai khuksakna pen Dec 12-13,1956 in nei in, School min ding zong kamkupna neipah in Zomi Baptist Bible School cih ding in ka thukim uh hi. Rev Dr David Van Bik in Principle a let ciangin Zomi Baptist Theological School ci a, Rev Dr Simon Pau Khan En in Zomi Baptist Theological Seminary ci in, Dr Chum Awi hun in Zomi Theological College kici hi. Tua hunin Falam le Hakha te in “Zomi” sang in “Chin” adeih zawkna thu ka za hi. April 23-24,1982 in Falam ah “Zomi” tawh kisai-in ZBC Constitution etkikna om a, ken “A kipat cilin Chin Baptist Convention kici leh hoih ding hi a, Chin pen Mangkang te hong sapna hi a, Baptist leh Convention pen Mangkam hi ka ci hi. Ahih hangin Zomi Baptist Convention(ZBC) min tawh i din/om uh kum 29 hi ta hi a, ZBC huansung a ZBC innte leh Bible School inn te pen Zomi Baptist Convention min tawh i ngah i lei i bawl ahih manin a dang khat tawh a min khek leeng, Zomi a deih te in i neihsa te tung ah buaina hong bawl kha thei ding hi ka ci hi. 

Feb 18-24, 1982 in Heilei ah Tedim Baptist Association kumsim kamkupna ah CCOC pen ZCOC in a kikhek kei leh sum-le-pai a huhna pia nawnlo ding ci uh hi. Hih thu Yangon panin ka zak ciangin ka dahlua a, na thu khensatna uh pen i nasepzia ding hilo hi ka ci hi. Dampi khua-a TBA kumsim kamkupna Feb 15-19, 1984 sung a kineihna ah ka om hi. Tua hunin TBA tangmite kiang ah, CCOC vai ah TBA pen thudot hi a, TBA tangmite zong ZBC EC in hih thu a kikipsak in om uh hi. Tuin tua thu i saan zawh kei leh buaina bawl te hong kici ding hi, ka ci hi. Tua ciangin tangmite in CCOC nasepna ah panlak kik ding ci uh a, ahih zongin CCOC nasepna ah kum khat kisem lo hi. May  25-30, 1982 in Kalaymyo ZBC EC kamkupna ah Zomi leh Chin thu a buaina kigen kik a, vote la se loin gen kik notloh dingin pha kisa hi. ZBC EC kamkupna Phaizawl Tayakone ah Nov 26-28, 1982 in om in, tua lai ah hih thu kigen kik a, kinialna nakpi takin om hi. Chairman in Association te' ngaihsutna a laak ciangin “Chin” pen a hoihpen ahih hangin “Zomi” pen kum 30 val i zat khitsa hi, ci uh a, tua thu gen nawnloh ding ci-in Chin leh Zomi-a buaina atawpna ahi hi.

(iii)  April 6-8,1962 a ZBC kum thum hal kamkupna Khuasak khua ah a om laiin TBA leh ZBC ngaihsutna kibatloh manin TBA tangmite paikhia uh hi. Khuasak khua pen Chin mite Tapidaw a suah masakna khua hi a, thu-le-la leh vai thupite a piankhiatna dingin a kilawm zong ahi hi. A buaina thu pen Tedim Bible School pan a 1950 kum a lukhuneelkai khu Saya Kham Za Mang ordination vai hi. Saya Kham Za Mang pen Gamngai kual ah kisemsak hi.TBA ah Saya Kham Za Mang Ordination vai a kipuak ciangin a sepna gam mite pawlkhat in thatang hatthu tawh nial uh hi. ZBC in TBA theihloh in ordination piak ding kinawh takin  pha sa a, TBA te tung ah a vai gen kik na hun a piak loh ciangin TBA lungkim loin paikhia hi. Tua laitakin Tedim ah ka om hi. Myanmar Baptist Convention, Myanmar Christian Churches leh Yangon a Mission Conference te a thu ka zasak a kha nga sung a hong sai dingun ka ngen hi. Sept 7-11,1962 in hih thu sai dingin Tedim ah hong pai uh hi. Nitampi sung a lang a lang in amau thu a gen khit ciangin, Rev Dr RG Johnson in a thu maan diktak thei loin thu langgen bek a na umkha ahihna hong pulak hi. Atawpna ah TBA gualzo a, ZBC pan in apaikhiat ding tawpsan in, ZBC sung ah gualzo tak leh kiphasak takin a om hi.                                                          

(iv)  ZBC sum zeekna vai a buaina: 1970 kiim apan in Chin Hills ah kha khanlawhna nakpi takin hong tung a, mite evangelism nasepna ah hong lawp mahmah uh hi. ZBC sum zeekna vai ah hong lungkim loin ZBC sum teng ZBC Office ah kizang in, evangelism ading in kizang lo hi ci uh hi. April 11-12,1975 in Rezua-a ZBC EC kamkupna ah hih vai sukveng dingzia ka gen hi. ZBC Office nasep leh evangelism nasep anih tuakin kisam a, huaituam leh paihding om tuanlo hi ka ci hi. In sum zeekzia i kheel kisam hi. Fund nih nei in, Association te' hong piak pen ZBC Office leh Bible School ah zangin ZBC Administrative Fund ci in, Nipini a sum khonkhiat teng ZBC Evangelism Fund ci-in evangelism nasepna ah zangin sum dang zong i behlap ding hi. A lunglut peuhmah in kiphaltakin pia ziahziah ding ka cih leh ZBC EC in manlang takin ong sangpah uh hi. Mite in pia ziahziah uh a, hih ZBC E&M Fund pen CCOC nasepna in kizang hi. 1990 in ZBC Nipini Sum pen Hakha a om Carson Memorial Hall bawlna ding in kiheikhia hi. Sept 20-30, 1991 in Tedim ah ZBC E&M consultation, Constitution Revision leh EC meeting om a, kei zong ka kihel thei hi. ZBC Nipini Sum vai ka gen a, Mission nasepna ah kiheikik in ka thei hi.                                                                     

(v)  March 19-23, 1987 in  ZBC EC Meeting Matupi ah om a, tua hun in Kalay Valley Baptist Association EC member te pusuak khia uh hi. Tua thu ka zak ciangin ZBC sung ah convention tuamtuam pau leh gam tawh kizui-in bawl a kisapna thu lai in gelh in  ZBC makai te leh Association Secretary te kiang ah pia in, Convention khat sung ah i omkhop sawm leh i ZBC a kipuakzia Association te lungkimna tan ah i puahphat a kisapna thu ka gen hi. ZBC makaite KVBA te kiang ah pai in  ngaihdam ngen ua, tua buaina a veng hi.                             

(vi)  March 28-31,1991 Mualbem-a ZBC EC meeting ah KVBA te pusuak leuleu ua, a thu a kikup kik ciangin lut kik leuleu ua, om suakden uh hi.                                                        

IV. April 1995  

ZBC Secretary ding a amau candidate/tangmi pen a hong kiteelcing loh ciangin, Association li (i) Tedim Baptist Association, (ii) Tonzang Township Baptist Association, (iii) Kale Zomi Baptist Association, leh (iv) Tamu Valley Baptist Association te ZBC kum thum hal kamkupna Khuasak khua a April 5-9, 1995 a kineihna panin paikhia uh hi. Khuasak pen Chin te Tapidaw a suah masakna khua ahih mah bangin, thu kiphamawh a piankhiatna dingin a kilawm ahi hi. Hih thu pen Chin Baptist khangthu adingin kikhekpina khat ahi hi. Tua khit ciangin Chin Baptist bang ciding cih kithei lo hi. Association (20) val a omkhopna panin Association li a paikhiat uh pen thu nawngkaipi hi a, a hang i theih ding kisam hi.                                                                 

A PAIKHIATNA HANG UH                             

i) Tedim kampau azangh makai te amau leh amau a kineu muh man hi. ZBC sung ah paupi/pauzattangzang thum: Tedim, Falam leh Hakha om hi. Buaina pen mipi te hang hi loin makai te hang hizaw hi. Hih a paikhia Association li te pen Tedim pau a zang te hi. Tedim pau a zanglo makai te pen Tedim pau a zang makai te sangin pilzaw, siamzaw leh teizaw uh ahih manin Tedim pau a zang makai te tualtei thei loin amau mah kineu muhtawm in a lawm a gual lak ah maizum leh maikhing in nuamsa theilo uh ahih manin ZBC ah om ding ut nawnlo uh hi.                   

ii) ZBC E&M Fund zeekzia ah lungkimlohna

ZBC E&M Fund pen inn bawlna ding peuh a a kiheikhiat ciangin lungkim lo ua, amau hoihsak loh thu lah a thudon kei uh hi. Tua hoih na sak kei uh leh ZBC te zasak unla Fund pen CCOC nasepna ah a kizat kei ding leh sum kong pia nawn kei ding uh ci un, ci-in ZCLS meeting April 22-24, 1994 in Lawibual, Tedim ah ka gen ciangin ZBC te hong pai ding uh a mipi te in CCOC a dingin pia veve ding uh hi ci-in hong dawng uh hi.                         

iii) ZBC Officer panmun pen mimal aituam deihna sepkhiatna ding-a lunggulhna ZBCM te deihna in Association dang te kiang ah Tedim mite candidate pen kuamah in tuhlo ding, a tuh om a a cin kei leh amau paikhia-in  ZBC tawh a zakim pawlpi khat phuankhia ding cih ahi hi. Tua Officer panmun pen thuneihna leh aana tawh zatsawmna pen buaina kipatna hi. Tedim kampau mite in tua bangin zatsawm kei leh 1995 a Khuasak-a buaina pianglo ding hi. Tuamah bangin April 1962 in Khuasak ah ana piang khin hi. A president pa in meeting khempeuh uk/vaan a,  vice president pa hihsak ngeilo hi. 

A president pa in a president hihna aana mimal/aituam deihna/lunggulhna a zatna dingin tangmite zo hi. Kei ngaihsutna pen makai dang te ngaihsutna tawh kikeelki hi. ZBC ah President term li 1968-1983 sung vingvengh ka let sungin Vice President pa tawh meeting uk ka kikhelkhel uh hi. Chairman cih ciangin eima deihna banga member te paipih ding hi loin, member te in a ngaihsutna uh sungkhia in tua khitteh member te in a thu a khensat ding uh ahi hi.                                       

ZBC IN TUA BUAINA BANGCI SAI HIAM?

April 1995 in Khuasak khua pan in Association li te ZBC pan in paikhia in ZBC a phuhna vai uh a sai dingin ZBC in ZBC in Committee bawl hi. Tua amasa Committee a lawhsap ciangin a nihna bawl kik uh hi. Ken tua committee te kiang ah “ZBC sung buaina thu ZBC in suveng zolo ding ahih manin Myanmar Baptist Convention(MBC) ah puak un ka ci hi. ZBC in MBC ah a thupuak ding zekai sak a, kum li sung vingvengh a diahcip khit ciangin March 1999 in MBC a puakpan uh hi.                           

TULAITAK DINMUN

Tua kum li sung vingveng a thu a ki-umcip hun pen, makai te adingin ZBC ah lutkik nawnlohna ding-a mipite lungsim ngaihsutna heikhiatna (brainwash) leh khengcipsakna hun manpha a suakzawsop hi. Tua Association li te panin thum paisuak in Southern Baptist Convention zom ua Tedim Baptist Association bek ZBCM panin kiheikik in MBC zom kik hi.  

           

I VEKPI IN KHANGSUK.                                 

1962 a thubuai pen MBC, MCC leh  missionary te in a haihuai leh a zumhuai pha mahmah gamtatna ci-a a thukhen bangin, 1995 a buaina zongh MBC in tuabang mah in khensatna nei leh tua Association li te a pil ahi ding hi uh a, tuaci in hih lo uh ahih manin Association li te haigamtat suak ua, i vekpi in a suktai  gunkuang ah ih tuangkhawm ngeingai leuleu hi.                    

THUKHUPNA                                                        

1. ZBC a i buaina pen na nakpi takin na i sep man ahi hi. Nasem loin om hithiat lel le hangh buaina omlo ding hi. Thanuam-in na semsem i hih manin buaina kituak toto hi.

2. CCOC pen Kha Mangthang nasepna adingin a thupi mahmah ahi hi. Kum 15 sung ding hi a kicih hangin 1995 khit ciangin Centenary Mission for Christ ci-in kizomto a, Kachin te mi 300 in kum thum a bawl pen uh khupnelh hi.

3. Dr Chit Maung in, Seminary ah Chin te tampi om a, thanuam in Myanmar leitaw lam nangawn ah thu neipha uh hi, ci hi.    

4. Rev Dr Victor San Lone in “No Chin te pen mailam ah Baptist makai ding te hi uh teh,” ci a, Chin te pen thanuam-in Myanmar Baptist ah makai tampi om hi, ci hi. I pilna le siamna te pen Myanmar Baptist makai te in theita uh ahih manin i nuam mahmah hi. 

5. Hizahta-a i pilna leh siamna te Myanmar Baptist sung ah hong kitheih hangin, ei sung a i sepna ah Pasian min i daisak khak ding kikep huai mahmah hi. Sum-le-pai zeekna ah pilvang in, deidan tuam leh angvaan tuam nei loin, i Tuiphum thu bullet leh thu-up zui in paipih ni. A hatlo leh thazawmte huh in paipih ni. Buaina te sawtpipi koihcip loin a dik a maan in suveng pahpah ni. Pawlpi sung a buaina te pen makaite makaihzia hang ahi hi. Makai te in pilvang tak leh thungen kawmin ma a kaih ding uh hi a, "NA NASEP HAIHUAI HI" ci a mi ten a genkhak ding a kidop ding ahi hi.     

PASIAN HOIHSAK NATE IHSEP DING AHI HI. MAT:16;19b.                                  

KUPBEHNA

1. Hih Chin Baptist a kicih manin Lamka, Manipur, India a Tedim Kampau a zang te in a biakna pawlpi min dingin CHIN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION na ci ua , minamke/ tribe ading in TEDIM CHIN UNION, TEDIM CHIN YOUTH ASSOCIATION, TEDIM CHIN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, TEDIM CHIN CULTURAL CLUB  ci-in na kivaipuak ua, Tedim kampau, ngeina leh tawndan te limtakin zui-in kemcing ua Manipur-a Zo minam sung ngeina a zui leh a keemcing hoihpen te ahi uh hi.

2. Zomi pen Tedim, Falam leh Hakha in liangko kikim-in i puak khopsa leh i puaksuak zawloh uh pen, Tedim kampau a zang te bek in i puasuak zo het kei ding hi.   

3. Tedim kampau a zang makai te pen Falam leh Hakha makai te sangin a moizawk man bek in Falam leh Hakha hong mudahsak ngingei uh hi.                                      

4. Tedim kampau a zang te sikhin vek bang hita le hang, i neih le lam le gou teng a luah ding te Falam leh Hakha hi. Tua ahih manin sanggam itna tawh Falam leh Hakha te it ni.                                              

5. I makai mawl te hangin ZBC panin Tedim kampau a zang te ZBCM a paikhiat ciangin Falam leh Hakha in ZBC pen “Chin Baptist Convention” in khek hi. Tua thu hangin Tedim kampau a zang te in “Chin” pen Dawimangpa sangin zong mudah zawzen hi.                                                                      

6. TBA, TTBA, KZBA leh TVBA teng paikhia in ZBCM phuan ua ahih hangin TBA kiheikik in MBC ah om hi. Tua thu hangin TBA ahi lo Tedim kampau a zang te in “Tedim” pen muthadah zathadah zen uh hi.     

7. Tua ahih manin sanggam aw, “Chin” leh “Tedim” na muhthadah, zakthadahna te panin kiheikik inla sanggam itna tawh na it ta in. Tua pen Pasian thu-um te gamtatdan leh a kilawm gamtatna ahi hi. Topa Pasian in thupha hong pia ta hen.

Courtesy: Zomi Lens

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Kum 2026–2028/29 Sung Pastor Te leh A Umna Ding Munte

I. Office Ah

1. Rev. Zamlianpau – Sr. Executive Secretary

2. Rev. Mangmuanthang – Executive Secretary

II. Central Biel

1. Rev. Kapsuanthang

2. Rev. Khupkhansuan

III. Lentang Biel

1. Rev. Ginzalal

2. Rev. Suangliankap

IV. Lamka Biel

1. Rev. Kaimuanlal

2. Rev. Dr. Hangpi Manlun

V. Tuiningkuol Biel

Rev. Lamsuanthang

VI. Gunpang Biel

Rev. Khupsianlal

VII. Suo hlam Biel

Rev. Samuel Khamsuankhai

VIII. Zotang Biel

Rev. Ginlianmang

IX. Singngat Biel

Rev. Khamminlian

X. Tuivai Biel

Rev. Gouginsang

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Rev. Thangboi Khuongsai

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Rev. Kamminthang

XIII. Bengaluru

Rev. Joseph Doulunlal

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Rev. M. G. Nehlian

XV. Shillong

Rev. Semion Khamlianhang

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Awhla 7, 2025

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SYO-GHQ in Lulun Simte Kipaahpihna neihpih

Tunitaah tarik  7/12/2025 ni in SYO GHQ Lamkai te'n Unaupa H Lulun Simte in Aizawl, Mizoram ah Lelte Award 2025, Chibil Award (Simte) ava saangna tung ah kipaahpihna nei hi.

Mabaan ah kalsang ahung tawi seem theihna diingin  deihsahna SYO GHQ in laan hi.

Information & Publicity Department
Simte Youth Organisation(SYO)
General Headquarters 

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Condolence: Nengkhanlam | S Phaiza

S. Phaiza a teng Unaupa Nengkhanlam S/o Pu.Thangkhankap in tuni date 7/12/25 4:45 am lak vel in atang ton mun ding ijot San ta hi anutsiat a insung mite ibiak Pasian in avan khamuan na toh hung khanuan sak ta hen RIP.

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KHALVONTAWI Admin pih Pu Arish Haumuan sanggam pa Phamsa Nengkhanlam in ibiak Pasian lemgel na tawh tunia a taangtawn mun diing zuan a hung na beisanna tung ah KV Admin te'n ka dah pih mah mah un ka suunpih mah mah uhi. Tualeh i sanggam pa in anutsiat a inkuante, a u-le-nau, a khua leh veng, leh amah ngaina teng teng I biak Pasian in van khamuanna tawh hung khamuan sak ta he'n.

KHALVONTAWI W/A ADMIN

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Bishnupur DC Flags Off 257 IDPs for Resettlement at Waroiching

In a major step towards restoring normalcy for displaced families, Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur, Smt. Pooja Elangbam, on Thursday (4 Dec) flagged off 257 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Leimaram High School Relief Camp for their resettlement at Leimaram Waroiching under Nambol Sub-Division.

During the ceremony, the DC said the return of the IDPs marks a significant and hopeful moment for the district, adding that it reflects a positive move towards building a peaceful society. She noted that the government has already released financial assistance to families returning home and that further instalments will be disbursed soon.

Reaffirming the government's support, the DC highlighted that Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) assistance will continue for all returnees. She also urged the IDPs to use the financial aid wisely and extended her best wishes for their stable resettlement.

Emphasizing education, she said students will now be able to resume their studies from their homes. She also informed that Mission Vatsalya scholarship amounts will soon be credited, which will help improve students' opportunities.

Officials reported that 257 individuals from 64 families were sent back to their village during the flag-off. ADM Bishnupur Shri Toijam Opendro, SDO Nambol Shri T. Shyamkumer, and other district officials attended the event. At the resettlement site, SP Bishnupur Shri Th. Shangkar Deba supervised the security arrangements.

Later in the day, the DC, who also serves as District Mission Director of the Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), distributed cheques worth ₹16.5 lakh to 11 Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Shingel Nura VLF, Toubul. The Community Investment Fund was handed over in the presence of DMM Shri Angom Amarjit and district officials at the Mini Secretariat Complex, Bishnupur.

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Junta Airstrike Kills 18 Civilians

Myanmar's junta regime killed 18 innocent people and injured more than 30 others in its latest airstrike in the Sagaing region.

A brutal airstrike by the junta forces struck the village of Marakaan, where villagers had gathered peacefully at a local café to watch a football match between Myanmar's national women's team and the Philippines.

The attack occurred around 1:00 pm yesterday (5 Dec)


in Tapeyin township, claiming at least 18 civilian lives and leaving over 30 critically wounded.

Shockingly, no clashes were taking place in the area between the junta forces and the local People's Defence Force at the time. The strike showed a complete disregard for human life.

This horrific incident further exposes a disturbing pattern: the junta is not just fighting armed groups—it is deliberately attacking innocent civilians. Such acts highlight the urgent need for accountability and global action against this inhumane brutality.

Photo/CJ

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TSP Congratulates its Successful Members in Agniveer Selection

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

Lamka, the 6th of December 2025

On behalf of all the Thangkhal people, the Thangkhal Sinlai Pawlpi (TSP) General Headquarters, extends its profound congratulations to the successful Agniveer candidates:

1. Mr. Liansuanpau s/o Kamsomthang of Ngoiphai Village.

2. Mr. Thanghaumang s/o Khupmunthang of Ngoiphai Village.

3. Mr. Khupzalam s/o Nu Chingngaihnuam of Kamdou Veng Part IV.

4. Mr. Mangminlun s/o Khupmuanlal of Khuangmun Village.

Your discipline, dedication, and unwavering resolve have earned you this well-deserved triumph. This achievement stands as a testament to your perseverance, your commitment to excellence, and your readiness to embrace a path of honorable service. You have made us immensely proud, and the nation salutes your steadfast commitment.

As you embark upon this new chapter, may God be with you and guide your every step. May your journey be marked by purpose, honor, integrity, and excellence. We pray that your service brings glory to your family, our community, and the country you now stand ready to protect.

JAI HIND!

Sd/-

Secretary

Education Department

THANGKHAL SINLAI PAWLPI, GHQs

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Pro Pastor 3 lahlutna leh Pastor 2 namdet in um

Pro Pastor 3 lahlutna leh
Mi 2 PASTOR DING IN NAMDET HIDING

A 22veina Zou Presbyterian Church Synod Khawmpi in October. 7,2025 Sun *Ordination Service* hun ah mi 2 pastor ding in namdetna nei in mi 3 Pro Pastor a sem ding in lahlutna nei ding hi.

PASTOR ORDINATION PIEH DING TE
1. Pro Pastor Joseph Doulunlal
s/o (L) Nengkhojam

2. Pro Pastor Semion Khamlianhang
s/o Pa Doujahau

PRO PASTOR A LAHLUT DINGTE
1. Pa S. Mangminlun
s/o Pa Chinkhenthang
2. Tv Thangmuansang
s/o Rev. Khamchinkhai
3. Pa L. Kapmuanpah
s/o Upa Kapsuan

AWLHA 06, 2025 || KIGINNI
Khrist Jesu a um Lungsim 

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PASTOR TE & A POSTING MUN DING UH

A 22veina Zou Synod Session Seppatni ah Sutzop hiding

PASTOR TE & A POSTING MUN DING UH

Zou Synod Vaihawmna khawmpi December 5 &6,2025 sung 10AM - 4PM subg bawl hinanleh zaw ahilouziehin Seppatni 08,2025 (10AM) a sutzop hiding hi. 

*Kum 2026 -2028/29 sung Pastor te leh A umna ding munte u*

I. *Office ah*

1. Rev Zamlianpau, Sr. Executive Secretary

2. Rev. Mangmuanthang, Executive Secretary

II. *CENTRAL BIEL*

1. Rev Kapsuanthang

2. Rev. Khupkhansuan

III. *LENTANG BIEL*

1. Rev. Ginzalal

2. Rev Suangliankap

IV. *LAMKA BIEL*

1. Rev. Kaimuanlal

2. Rev. Dr. Hangpi Manlun

V.*TUININGKUOL BIEL*

Rev Lamsuanthang

VI.*GUNPANG BIEL*

Rev Khupsianlal

VII. *SUOHLAM BIEL*

Rev Samuel Khamsuankhai

VIII. *ZOTANG BIEL*

Rev Ginlianmang

IX.*SINGNGAT BIEL*

Rev Khamminlian

IX.*TUIVAI BIEL*

Rev Gouginsang

X. *MOREH*

Rev. Thangboi Khuongsai

XI. *DELHI*

Rev. Kamminthang

XII. *BENGALURU*

P/P Joseph Doulunlal

XIII. *CHENNAI*

Rev.M.G.Nehlian

XIV. *SHILLONG*

P/P Simeon Khamlianhang

*PRO PASTOR DINGTE LEH A UMNA DING MUN UH*

1. L. Kammuanpau, Maukot

2. S. Mangminlun, Saiboh

3. T. Thangmuansang, Aina

AWLHA 6,2025||KIGINNI

Khrist Jesu a um Lungsim

~ ZoSynfo

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KSO GHQ Congratulates Newly Elected KIM Executives

The Kuki Students' Organisation, General Headquarters (KSO GHQ) warmly congratulates the newly elected executives of the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), namely:

1. Pu Ch. Ajang Khongsai, President, KIM

2. Pu Henkhopao Haokip, Vice President, KIM

3. Pu Paotinthang Lupheng, General Secretary, KIM

4. Pu Lala Misao, Finance Secretary, KIM

5. Pu Janghaolun Haokip, Secretary, Information & Publicity, KIM

The Organisation extends its best wishes to the new leadership as they embark on this important responsibility of guiding and safeguarding the collective aspirations of the Kuki people.

The KSO-GHQ lauds the free, fair, and transparent conduct of the election, noting that the active participation of the Kuki cognate tribes reflects the community's unwavering commitment to unity, democratic values, inter-tribal kinship, and collective progress. The smooth and inclusive electoral process stands as a testament to the growing maturity and positive transformation within the Kuki Inpi Manipur.

The KSO-General Headquarters expresses confidence that the newly elected team will uphold the mandate placed upon them and work with integrity, inclusivity, and vision for the betterment of all.

Sd/-

(JOB MANTUANG ZOU)

Asst. Information Secretary

KSO General Headquarters

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KIA won't stop at Sagaing Region

Dec 5, 2025 (CNI Myanmar) --- The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) is trying to gain control over the Sagaing Region. If KIA can control Sagaing Region, it will be able to connect Rakhine State, Chin State, Sagaing Region, and Kachin State—ultimately extending influence across the entire northwestern corridor of Myanmar.

Afterward, they may apply military pressure toward Mandalay and Magway Regions to block Tatmadaw offensives from reaching them.

With land access stretching from Kachin to Rakhine, KIA would also be able to use Rakhine's coastline to expand trade and diplomatic relations with Western countries.

Meanwhile, the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) is trying to open a political exit by holding elections. Because of this, people are increasingly interested in the prospects for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's release.

CNI interviewed U Khun Sai, who is involved in peace processes, regarding these matters.

Q: The U.S. ended TPS for Myanmar citizens, saying Myanmar has stabilized. Does this mean a policy shift toward the Myanmar military?

A: Everyone is thinking about this. People don't understand why the U.S. did this. The U.S. knows exactly what's happening in Myanmar—they have an embassy in Yangon constantly observing everything. There's no way they don't know.

So we can only guess. I could be wrong, maybe very wrong.

One possibility is that U.S. policy toward Myanmar is fundamentally tied to China. They say: "Washington's Burma policy is Washington's China policy." So this TPS decision likely has something to do with China.

Another point is that the U.S. has been observing the pro-resistance forces for more than five years now. Even until today, they haven't shown a clear, unified capability.So although the U.S. doesn't like Min Aung Hlaing, they may have to deal with him for now. And that may be influencing this decision.

I recall something: this year ASEAN countries were asked about their key security partners. Surprisingly, many said China.

But among ASEAN members that still consider the U.S. as a strategic partner, the top ones were Cambodia and Myanmar.

This is surprising because Cambodia relies heavily on China.Myanmar under Min Aung Hlaing was also listed.So, to counter China's influence over these two countries, the only powerful force they can use is the US. So that might be part of the reason.

Q: "Wa" forces allegedly halted weapons support due to Chinese pressure. MNDAA and TNLA also lost support and so revolutionary forces seem to be aligning more with KIA. Why can't the military suppress KIA?

A: KIA has a few unique advantages.

Geographically – Unlike the Wa, who rely entirely on China, KIA lies between China and India. That makes full Chinese pressure more complicated.

Dual-track approach – They fight the military, yet at the same time maintain channels for talks through intermediaries.

Since the 1990s, the Peace Talks Creation Group (PCG) in Kachin has acted as a mediator. So even while fighting, they're always in dialogue.

Relationship with NUG – They cooperate with the resistance but KIO as an organization doesn't fully merge with them. They keep diplomatic flexibility. Because they aren't 100% anti-Naypyidaw, they can maneuver more easily.

Q: If the military cannot sign a ceasefire with the KIA, how dangerous could the situation become?

A: I haven't fully evaluated that yet, so I won't make a statement.

Q: It appears KIA wants not only Kachin but also Sagaing Region. If KIA gains Sagaing Region, what could happen?

A: If KIA controls Sagaing Region, they will be closer to India.
Through Sagaing → Chin → Rakhine, they could improve international trade and foreign relations.

Kachin, like Shan, is a landlocked state, so access to the west would be advantageous.
I don't think they will stop at Sagaing Region—they will likely continue seeking influence in surrounding territories to improve their strategic position.

Q: If KIA takes Sagaing, would they become even stronger than now?

A: Yes, they could. KIA is not only politically cautious but also experienced in diplomacy.
If they maintain relations with China while also engaging India, the U.S., and others, their position could strengthen further.

Instead of envying them, we should learn from their approach.

Q: In the past, under U Thein Sein, even without the NLD in government, progress was made—including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's release according to the agreement that the NLD would protest the by-election under the 2008 Constitution and the NCA talks.

According to the estimation of most people, the post-election government will include the current authorities only. If the NLD is no more, what kind of change might emerge in these armed conflicts?

A: The struggle nationwide isn't yet 100% unified. Many people still have hopes pinned on Daw Suu, which is why they aren't fully participating.
If Daw Suu were gone and NLD disappeared, the revolution could either grow stronger or psychologically weaken.

We'll have to wait and see which outcome happens.

Q: After the election, what should the new government do regarding Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and NLD?

A: What should be done is already known—U Thein Sein demonstrated it before.
But most likely, the situation will resemble the Than Shwe era: Daw Suu will only be released after the election.

If released beforehand, the election might become chaotic or collapse entirely.
So currently, it's unlikely they will release Daw Suu or NLD before the election.
And in any case, the military-backed party is almost guaranteed to win.

However, after the election results come out, there are various analyses about what might happen. One such analysis says the people of Myanmar might be fortunate—because a reform-minded government, similar to President Thein Sein's administration, could come to power, one that has a strong desire to implement reforms.

If that happens, some say the country could begin to improve again.

The second possibility is that Senior General Min Aung Hlaing himself might not take the leadership role in the government, choosing instead to remain as Commander-in-Chief, while appointing someone he fully trusts to lead the government on his behalf. In that case, it could be somewhat good. But it's not better than the first possibility.

The third scenario is that Min Aung Hlaing himself takes the leading role in government. If that happens, he would be holding both the military and political power at the same time. In such a case, our revolutionary side would have to continue fighting. Most people believe that this would push our revolution into an even more self-reliant situation. Unlike before, support from Myanmar people living abroad decreased, and if international assistance or recognition would become even more difficult to obtain, that would put tremendous pressure on us. It seems Min Aung Hlaing and his circle have already calculated these factors.

So, in this matter, we pray for the first scenario to happen. And we pray that the second and third scenarios do not occur.

Q: If, as many analysts believe, the third scenario eventually happens, would it be easy for the country to become stable?

A:If so, the struggle and conflict would have to continue.

Q: Regarding the current issue of Zha pian (telegram fraud), have you studied anything about it?

A: Not yet. But speaking simply, the issue of Zha pian also stems from our political failures—failures to reach agreements or to implement agreements. In 1947, we decided to administer the country under a federal system. But after General Aung San was assassinated, the federal idea existed only in name, and the country was practically ruled under a centralized system.

Because of that, the country became unstable and civil war began. With that came many consequences.

If we look generally, the first major issue was opium—groups building up their strength through opium trading. Later, not only opium but heroin production became a source of power. After that came methamphetamine, and now Zha pian is the latest development.
Therefore, unless we are able to implement the political agreements we originally made, these consequences will continue. Opium is harmful. Heroin is worse than opium.

Methamphetamine is worse than heroin. And Zha pian is even worse. If we leave things as they are, something even more dangerous than Zha pian could emerge in the future.

That is why, before it gets to that point, we must quickly work together to build the federal union we agreed upon in 1947. 

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AGNIVEER CANDIDATES 🎉: To collect Calling Letter

To Collect CALLING LETTER in Rangapahar, Dimapur, Nagaland from Dec 8-12, 2025.

1. David Seiminlun Tungnung
2. Malsawm
3. Paobul
4. Thangminlal
5. Lallungmon
6. Sianlunsang
7. Jimmy
8. Kapmuanlal
9. Ngamthenhao
10. Thangtinngam Haokip
11. Kamkhogin
12. Seikhogin
13. Kaplunmang
14. Thanglianlal
15. P Thangmuanlal
16. Lamginlal
17. Moiminthang
18. M. Pauminlian
19. Kamliansang
20. Mangzoumuan
21. John Khai
22. John Chinauankhup
23. Pauzalian
24. Nicholas Chinhaulom
25. Khualneu
26. Luiz Khupgoulian
27. Khamzousiam
28. Khailianthang
29.

Must bring:
- Required documents (see picture for more details)
- Proper haircut. No beard.


Min giel khah lou aum leh kitheisah vai.

Congratulations, and best of luck! 👏🏻

🌎 THE PEOPLE Voices

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Joint Tribes Council Appeal for Urgent Action

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Vacancies in CAPF, SSF, Assam Rifels | Online Application Form

Online Application: 1-31 December, 2025
Total vacancies: 25487
ST Vacancies (Male): 2091
ST Vacancies (Female): 222

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20 SAC Soldiers Killed, 22 Weapons Seized in Karenni Ambush Attack

Twenty SAC soldiers were killed and 22 weapons were seized in an ambush attack by local resistance forces in Konepaung village, Loikaw Township, Karenni State, on 4 December 2025.

The soldiers were travelling in a convoy when resistance groups attacked them. Earlier, on 10 November, SAC troops were also ambushed in the same area, suffering heavy losses.

According to a report from KNDF Battalion 12, the latest operation was a joint action by KA, KNDF, and PDF forces.

~ KV NEWS

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MESSAGE OF THANKS TO THE BCF CHURCH COMMUNITY

The KSOB executives and advisors were honoured to participate in the 12th BCF Gospel Cantata cum Advent Christmas on 3 December 2025, following the kind invitation extended by the BCF Church. We are deeply grateful for the warm reception offered by the organising committee. We also convey our sincere appreciation to the BCF Church for proudly showcasing our traditional attires. It was heartening to see many members incorporating at least one namjem into their outfits, even as the focus remained on the worship of our God.May God bless every member of the BCF Church abundantly.

From the desk of
Information and Publicity Secretary
Mr. Seilalmuon Haokip 

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Synod Khawmpi ah Laibu Tuomtuom Leithei

Synod Khawmpi mun ah Laibu tuomtuom  Biehinn mai ah leithei ding in umta hi.

1. Labu -₹300
2. Bible - ₹300
3. Nichin Thumna Puitu -₹200
4. Johan Hilchetna -₹100
5. Christmas Tangthu -150
6. Thuhantha -₹10
7. Calendar -₹50 per copy

AWLHA 06,2025 ||KIGINNI
Khrist Jesu a um Lungsim 

~ ZoSynfo

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Food Theft Is a Crime Against the Poor

THE ongoing non-distribution of PMGKAY and NFSA rice in Churachandpur is not just a failure of administration; it is a serious wrongdoing committed against the poorest families. Government records show that PDS Agents have already lifted all the allocated rice, yet thousands of ordinary households receive nothing. This is clear evidence that someone is stealing food meant for the needy. The government must treat this as a crime. For years, the system has remained dysfunctional, almost dying, with no proper action taken. Even under President’s Rule, the old pattern of negligence continues, and no rice reaches the homes of those who need it most.

People in the district share painful stories that show how deep the problem is. One elderly man said he last received only 5 kg for his entire family, many years ago, and still does not know where the rest of his entitled rice went. Such voices represent the silent suffering of countless households. What good is a ration card if it brings no food at all? The government must urgently update, renew and verify all ration cards so that genuine beneficiaries are not left out. Meanwhile, nominated PDS Agents and distributors who keep perfect paperwork but fail to deliver must be investigated and punished. Their actions are not mistakes; they are deliberate acts of denying people their rights.

Today we see a government machinery that has failed to perform basic duties, lacking strong checks and balances. This failure has allowed corruption to grow openly. When official files say “distributed” but people receive nothing, it means the system has collapsed. The government must wake up and act immediately. Strict monitoring of agents, regular audits, and strong accountability are urgently needed. Food meant for the poor cannot be allowed to disappear. It is time for firm action, no more excuses.

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ZSP GHQ IN SSC GD FREE COACHING PAN

5 Dec.2025⭐🎄

Tuni date 5th December 2025 jingkal nai 6:30AM in ZSP GHQ in ZSP Library cum Study Centre, Zogal Hall Zoveng mun ah SSC GD FREE COACHING 2025-26 honna kinguon nei uhi.

Tammi vaiguon ah   Miss Teresa Chingboi in Compere la a, chiel a umte leh sangnaupangte tunkim joujou in ZSP Anthem sahna dinkom in nei ua, tuajou in Upa Rejoice in Coaching hondohna leh ribbon cutting nei hi. Ahunlah sung in, Sangnaupang te ding thumanpha tampi jong genpi na nei hi.

Thugenna lang ah Pu Hauminthang, AAO, Advisor ZSP GHQ leh Pu Khamsuanpao, President ZSP GHQ in nei uhi. SSC GD syllabus toh kisai a, dohnuom nei leh buoina nei a umleh ahunteng a dohthei gige ahidan Advisor Pu in gen hi.

Major Anuj Mahajan, 36 AR HQ Veng in motivational speech nei hi. Athu gen na ah - bang ding a tammi mun a hingpei uh e? Bang e na dei uh? chi'n dohna nei hi. Agen jel na ah, amajong marks/percentage tampi namulou, hinanleh guntu tah leh pawntho tah a anapan jieh a tambang plateform a dingthei ahidan gen hi.  Tuplehngim, silbangkim ah lawchinna khu eikhut a ki nga ahidan sangnaupangte kung ah genpi hi. Tualeh, lekha sim lai in lawm ngai chite a kisuhbuoi lou ding in gen a, tuote pen ing lochin chieng in eima kitahla lou in jong hing um mai hi chi'n jong gen hi.

 Pastor Dr. M Thangboi Zou, MELC in Proverbs 9:10 pansan in Pasianthu tawmkim houlimna nei a, sangnaupangte ding in gualzawl thumsahna nei in hun jaw ahi.

Pasian in ZSP mapui jel ta hen!

ZSP Damsawt Hen!

~ Education Department, ZSP GHQ

✍️ The People Voices

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Irregularities in PMGKAY/NFSA Rice Distribution in Churachandpur Raised

To
Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Hon’ble Governor of Manipur
Lok Bhavan, Imphal

Subject: Urgent Intervention Required in Non-Distribution of PMGKAY/NFSA Rice in Churachandpur District Despite Proper Official Records.

Your Excellency,

I most respectfully bring to your kind notice serious irregularities in the distribution of free rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme and National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Churachandpur District.

As Your Excellency is aware, the Government of India has extended PMGKAY till December 2028, providing AAY families 35 kg and PHH beneficiaries 5 kg of rice per person every month completely free of cost. Adequate allocations, including additional conflict-relief rice in 2023, have reached the district, and official records show full lifting by PDS Agents.

However, a large number of ordinary, non-displaced residents are not receiving their entitled rice. PDS Agents, appointed through nomination by elected representatives, maintain perfect paperwork but fail to deliver grains to beneficiaries. This gap has continued since the 2023 ethnic conflict and persists even under President’s Rule, causing severe hardship and erosion of public trust.

In view of the above, I earnestly request Your Excellency to kindly:

1. Order an impartial inquiry into the functioning and accountability of all PDS Agents in Churachandpur District, with special focus on the mismatch between recorded and actual distribution;

2. Direct a complete audit of allocation, lifting, transport, depot stock, and household-level distribution records from January 2023 onwards;

3. Ensure immediate corrective measures so that every eligible household receives their full free entitlement without any diversion or obstruction.

Your Excellency’s urgent intervention will restore food security to thousands of vulnerable families and strengthen faith in the administration.

Thanking you,

(Michael Lamjathang Thadou)
State Spokesperson
BJP Manipur Pradesh
Dated: 05/12/2025

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Thangkhal Traditional Attires: Meaning, History & Cultural Identity Explained

THERE is a variety of clothes and dresses of the Thangkhal community, all woven by hand with great skill. Thangkhal women create each cloth with meaning, purpose and tradition. Over time, depending on needs, weather, festivals and occasions, many different attires, shawls, skirts and bags have emerged. Each cloth carries a part of Thangkhal history, belief and identity.

1. Sigal Puan

Sigal Puan – si (death/mourning) and puan (cloth) – is mostly used to cover the dead bodies or given to the bereaved family who lost their family member, as a sign of love.
Thus, it looks darker than the rest of the other Thangkhal clothes.
The couple in this attire shows the traditional mourning cloth of the Thangkhal community.
Its dark tone reflects respect, sympathy and the cultural way of expressing love and support during sorrow.

2. Khanglui Puan (Photo 1)

Khanglui Puan – Khanglui (ancient or olden days) – was mostly worn and was the only common wear during the olden days by the Thangkhal forefathers.
It is now not easy to find, yet due to the hard work of Thangkhal women, this dying cloth became alive once again.
It is believed to be the oldest among the Thangkhal attires.
The couple wearing this cloth represents the simplicity and heritage of the early Thangkhal lifestyle.

3. Guungal Puanlaisan

The word Guungal Puanlaisan comes from guun (a big river) and gal (beyond the river).
The Thangkhals staying beyond the river wore this in the olden days.
It is now a popular shawl or cloth called Puanlaisan (red-centred cloth).
Some of our old men from the Thangkhal community believe that the idea of this cloth pattern came from gul-ngawng-san, a snake which has a variety of colours around its neck, the most visible being red.
Our forefathers drew the idea of this beautiful pattern from this red-striped-neck snake.

4. Khanglui Puan (Photo 2)

This is another pair wearing Khanglui Puan, the olden-days cloth of the Thangkhal ancestors.
As explained, it was the only common wear of the forefathers and is believed to be the oldest attire of the community.
The revival of this cloth is the result of the continuous hard work of Thangkhal women.
The couple’s attire here reflects the same ancient simplicity and cultural value attached to this cloth.

5. Puandum

Puandum – where dum means “blue” – carries the belief that the design of this cloth is drawn from the clear blue colour of the sky.
In the olden days, when the Thangkhals were working in the agricultural fields and felt tired, they looked up at the sky.
They saw the clear-blue sky and the blue mountains seen from far away.
The idea was drawn from the sky above and the hills below, signifying that the Thangkhals are a hill tribe.
The couple wearing Puandum reflects this deep natural inspiration.

6. Puanthupi

Puanthupi – the cloth of magnificence/glory – is worn by the outstanding men and women in the Thangkhal community; in short, by prominent persons – warriors, hunters, village headmen and women, etc.
Its weaving takes a long time, and it is precious and not easily available.
This cloth symbolizes one’s persona, richness, and abundant cattle – yaks, cows, buffaloes, lambs, goats, chicken  – and plentiful harvests.
The couple in this attire reflects honour, dignity and high status within the community.

7. Khalnou Puan (Photo 1)

Khalnou Puan – Khalnou means children of Thangkhal origins – is a cloth liked by the youngsters today.
It is woven into the hearts of the young by the Thangkhal women themselves.
Thangkhals know each heart’s desire, and this cloth expresses youthfulness and identity.
The couple’s attire here shows the modern yet traditional choice of the young generation.

8. Khalnou Puan (Photo 2)

This second pair also wears Khalnou Puan, the same cloth meaning the children of Thangkhal origins.
Young people prefer it because of its simple, clean, and meaningful pattern.  Its bright design expresses a kind wish for the youth to grow into joyful, successful adults — a blessing for both the family and the community.
As woven by Thangkhal women, it reflects understanding and connection between generations.
The couple’s clothing represents pride in heritage among the youth.

9. Niiksan

Niiksan is a small red-striped plain cloth worn as long pants or half pants by Thangkhal men, and as a skirt with the same shawl by Thangkhal women in the olden days. This shows that the Thangkhals had no formal pants or skirts. Both men and women wore it, showing another example of the gender equality that exists among the Thangkhal.

When a woman wears this cloth, it is called “niik” (exclusively for women).
It is believed that due to poverty and lack of other clothing, men also began to wear this in the olden days. The couple’s attire here reflects this practical and equal tradition.

The Thangkhal elders also believed that the idea of Niiksan was drawn from the colour of certain animal skins, especially the deer, which has reddish fur. Deer are common wild animals found in the Thangkhal hills, and their natural colours are thought to have inspired the design of this cloth.

FROM these different patterns and meanings, it is clear that the Thangkhals are highly skilled in traditional cloth-making. Each attire marks a period of time, a purpose, or a cultural message. It is also clear that they grow cotton and other fibre-producing plants, and make natural colours from plants. The exact origin of these practices is still unknown, yet Khalvontawi News continues to explore and document them. These attires are not just garments but living heritage — telling stories that may not exist in other tribes in the same unique way. These woven clothes are cultural treasures that continue to define the Thangkhal identity.

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~ KHALVONTAWI NEWS

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