The ZO Clans

Addition:

Kimmang (aka Bailong -- Gangte tribe) Source: Peter G. Bieklien [Dated: 22.02.2025]

Note: Readers/visitors are welcome to submit clan names for inclusion. Thank you.

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TSP Anthem: Nunbang Nuam E

Nunbang Nuam E
(TSP Anthem)
 
          ~ (L) T. Kapsuanthang
 
Nunbang nuam e zaitha tawl zong,
Haibang i ngak tuang hong tung ta;
Khut ki lenni maw Khal Vontawi,
Maitai leh lungdam tak in.
 
1. Tuan a pupa lung mawl man,
     Giabang zun lou i gam liangvai;
     Tu in zun tani ei TSP te'n,
     Gim leh tawl khok sa lou in.
 
2. I tung Sianmang leh sia te'n,
    I TSP mabang hong pan;
    Seinou gual te'n giabang zun tou ni,
    Selung gialbang khing lou in.
 ---

Security Forces and ZRA Sign "Suspension of Operations" Agreement

THE Security Forces (SF) and the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA), the armed wing of the Zomi Reunification Organisation (ZRO), have signed an agreement to suspend operations for six months, starting from 1 August 2005. This Suspension of Operations (SOO) may be extended based on mutual understanding between both parties.

Under the agreement, the ZRA has committed to refraining from any hostile or violent activities against the Security Forces, including the Army, Assam Rifles, Central Police Organisations, and State Police. Likewise, the Security Forces will not conduct any unilateral offensive operations against the ZRA.

Additionally, the ZRA has agreed not to engage in any unlawful activities or actions that may lead to harassment, injury, death, or damage to civilian property.

The agreement aims to create an atmosphere of peace, with the Government of India potentially initiating formal negotiations for a lasting and peaceful settlement in the future.

The agreement was officially signed on 1 August 2005 by representatives of the ZRA/ZRO and the Security Forces. This move is seen as a step towards stability and dialogue in the region.

 

A brief life history of Pu Albert Gengoukhup Mate

April 19, 2005

Albert Gengoukhup, born in 1954, passed away on April 17, 2005 at Shija Hospital, Langol, Manipur, India.

NAME: Albert Gengoukhup Mate
Father's Name: (L) EX.Sub. Khup Chin Kam Mate, Founder Chief of Tuibuang village, District Headquarters, Churachandpur, Manipur, India
Address: Environmental Park, Tuibuang
     : District Headquarter, Churachandpur
Date of Birth: April 8, 1954
Educational Qualification: B.A. with English Literature, St. Anthony's College, Shillong -1978

Marital Status: Married

ExtracurricularActivities during College Life (1973):

• Founder General Secretary, All Manipur Tribal Students Union, Shillong

• Founder President, ZSP, Shillong

• General Secretary, Shillong Inter Collegiate Evangelical Union (SICEU)

• President, EIMI Student Union (ESU), Shillong

Social & Political Activities:

a) Social:

• Finance Secretary, Hills Leaders Committee - 1980-83

• Secretary, Public Problem & Grievances Committee, Churachandpur District - 1986-89

• General Secretary, Mate Tribe Union (MTU) - 1980-1990

• Joint Secretary (Orgn), Zomi National Congress (ZNC) - 1982-84

• General Secretary, Thangkhal Peoples' Organisation (Manipur) - 1980-90

• Chairman, Dr. S. Radha Krishnan Foundation School, Tuibuang (2003-05)

• President, CU, Churachandpur - 1996

• President, Tuibuong Lawn Tennis Club - 2004-05

b) Political:

• Elected as MDC (Member of District Council) from Churachandpur Town Constituency - 1984-89

• Finance Secretary, Kuki National Assembly (KNA) - 1985-88

• Delegate Member KNA, meeting Shri Laldenga, President, Mizo National Front, at Delhi during Peace Talk of MNF - India - 1986

• President, Lok Janshakti Party, Manipur - 09/08/04-05

• Mover of resolution to drop official Greater Mizoram policy at KNA General Assembly, Kawnpui, Churachandpur - 1986

• Resigned from KNA party - 1988

• Joined, Indian National Congress (I) - 1989

• General Secretary, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (I) - 1990-95

• Care-Taker President, Kuki Inpi Churachandpur (KIC) - 1997-1999

• Chairman, ZORO (Northern Zone), India & Myanmar

Official Appointments:

• Represented Tribal People of India & Myanmar in UN Human Rights Commission; attended 55th Session, Geneva - July & August, 2003

• Invited Member, DRDA/CCPur District - 1984-86

• Member, District Level Price Fixation Committee - 1984-86

• Local Member, HSLC Examination Board - 1985-86

• Member, District Agriculture Production Committee - 1988-89

• Board of Administrators, Lamka Urban Co-op Bank - 1988-94

• Member, Sub-Commission on Promotion and Protection of Human Rights - 2004-05

Other Activities:

• Joint Editor, Thuthang Daily English Newspaper - 1980-81

• Editor, The Harbinger English Weekly - 1994-97

Special Achievement:

Vociferous Peace Negotiator and Signatory to the Final Peace Accord signed between Kuki Inpi and Zomi Council on 1st October, 1998, under the supervision of Manipur State Government headed by Shri W. Nipamacha Singh (Chief Minister) and Dr. L. Chandramani Singh (Deputy Chief Minister).

His Last Journey on Earth:

1. Shot (by unidentified gunmen) on 24-3-2005, 9.30 pm, at his residence

2. Operated on 25/3/05 (first time) at Shija Hospital, Langol (Imphal)

3. Operated on 31/3/05 (second time) at Shija Hospital, Langol (Imphal)

4. Expired on 17/4/05, 1.30 am, at Shija Hospital, Langol, Imphal

****Rest in Peace!****

KHALVONTAWI NEWS

Rev. Leslie Crew Lofquist Lays Foundation Stone for Thangkhal Bible Church Main Office

 The foundation stone of the Thangkhal Bible Church (TBC-IFCA) main office building in Tuibuang, Churachandpur district, Manipur was laid on 13th September 2004 by Rev. Leslie Crew Lofquist, Executive Director of the Independent Fundamental Church of America (IFCA).

 THANGKHAL BIBLE CHURCH (TBC) IFCA

MAIN

OFFICE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY:

Rev. Leslie Crew Lofquist 

Executive Director

INDEPENDENT FUNDAMENTAL CHURCH OF AMERICA (Inc.)

AT: TBC HEAD OFFICE

Tuibuang, Churachandpur

Manipur, India

Erected on: 13th Sept. 2004
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