Mizoram Express has compiled a list of Seven Events&News that shaped M-I-Z-O-R-A-M (after the seven letters) for the year 2009, based on their far reaching socio-economic and political impact. We agree that there were many other noteworthy events, but we have listed only the Top 7 landmark events/news of 2009. These are:- 1. Year of [...]
Indefinite hunger strike to go on, says Union leader AIZAWL, DEC 31, 2009 (Zonet): The state government is yet to find a solution to the striking trade union members’ demands for implementation of Minimum Wage Board’s recommendations. Representatives of the Centre of Indian Trade Union, Mizoram (CITUM) met Labour and Employment Minister, Pu Lalrinliana Sailo [...]
Congress govt doesn’t care, say farmers Aizawl, December 29, 2009: Mizoram’s passion-fruit growers are unhappy lot during this festive season. They have a good reason behind their sad faces – the Mizoram Food And Allied Industries Corporation Ltd (MIFCO) is yet to pay them Rs. 44,23,958. With prices going north in view of the festive [...]
ME’s CJ Photos by: Tv John Ringsan BANGALORE, DEC 7, (Deccan Herald): The300-member strong Hmar community of Bangalore, who have come from various states like Manipur, Mizoram, Assam and Meghalaya, celebrated Sikpui Ruoi, (Sikpui festival) here in the City on Saturday (Dec 5) with pomp and show. ‘Sikpui’ festival is a colourful winter festival and [...]
1 held for possession of gelatine sticks Aizawl, December 28, Zonet: Government offices and banks reopened on Monday after five days of Christmas holidays here in the state capital even as officials try to enforce a free cracker New Year celebrations. However, the attendance was still thin in government offices while banks were back to [...]
ME’s CJ Thaarie Hnamte from Bangalore says, “God works in mysterious ways, some people like it and some people don’t!”. Here we are featuring some of her friend’s (Lalrinpuii) photos of Bangalore Mizo Christian Fellowship Christmas celebrations.
Aizawl, December 27: The Mizoram Excise & Narcotics department in the last 11 months in 2009 collected more than Rs186 lakhs on liquor related fine. The department also arrested 2692 persons of whom 55 were foreigners, stated a leading newspaper based in Aizawl today. The newspaper highlighted that the department received Rs.166, 43,826 during the [...]
Author: Tv Samuel Lalrozama Hmar, Bangalore* Centuries ago, in a village in mainland China, a peasant woman went to fetch some water; at the stream she witnessed a fight between a tiger and a large bird. With a keen sense of observation she witnessed the fight. According to the story both the animals died. After [...]
Aizawl, Dec 26, 2009: All across the state, the message on Christmas was of love, peace, unity and communal harmony as the Mizos marked one of their most awaited religious festivals, according to reports coming from various districts. Christmas carols and bonfires programme were organized since mid-December in this beautiful hill state. And on mid-night [...]
ME’s CJ Mawia Chongthu talks about Christmas Eve in Aizawl. We didn’t plan anything big this Christmas eve except for a small get together at our place in Aizawl’s Venghlui area. As is the tradition in Mizoram, we prepared chicken and some other snacks. We gathered after church service and danced the whole night. It [...]
By Joe Ralte I put up our Christmas Tree, Like I promised you I’d do. With all your favorite trimmings, Golden Ribbons~ Lights of blue. I turned on your Favorite Christmas Song, Played this time of year. It’s your “First Christmas In Heaven” I’m sure missing you here. I know that you’re real happy, Living [...]
Aizawl, 26, 2009: Owning Rs 18.65 lakh worth Maruti Grand Vitra, building a luxrious mansion in Aizawl’s posh Chaltlang area and purchasing the coveted Aii Puk Farm have landed former chief minister Pu Zoramthanga into trouble. The Guahati High Court has ordered a probe by the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau in response to a PIL filed [...]
Aizawl city in full splendor at night. Photo by: Rema
By Pastor Th. Mangthianlal, President & CEO Glocal Volunteers If Jesus were to visit Zokhopi (read Aizawl and other Mizo villages) during Christmas season – where will he be? Which places will he visit and where will he not go? Will we allow him to visit our town? If we let him enter our town, [...]
[youtube paCTLlRht88] Event: Mizo Post Graduate Students Union(MPGSU) Advance Christmas programme at Students’ Recreation Centre, University of Hyderabad, 9th November 2009 (Monday). Song: Ngaiteh van Lal fa chu
