From Paritosh Chakma “Jummas” comprises of 11 major tribes including Chakmas, Marmas, Garos, Mizos, Tripuris, Mogs etc New Delhi, Feb 28, 2010: A massive demonstration was held by the members of Chakma ethnic community at Jantar Mantar here in New Delhi from 11 AM to 3 PM on February 25, 2010, to protest against the [...]
By Pippa Lynch* Fuller figures are often forgotten or disregarded, as it is the emaciated look that fashion magazines and brands are using to sell their product. As a result, very little attention is paid to the girls with a little meat on their bones. Here are some tips for those fuller-figured ladies out there [...]
1. Within 8 hours of quitting, blood oxygen and carbon monoxide levels normalise. 2. Within 24 hours the risk of a heart attack or stroke starts to decrease 3. Within 48 hours nerve endings and the sense of taste and smell start to recover. 4. Within 72 hours lung capacity improves and coughing decreases 5. [...]
ICI Central Choir recently released their latest music video in Tuithraphai, Manipur. This video is from 10th Edition of the popular Mizo choir. If you want to buy the original CD you may contact: ICI Secretariat, Sielmat Churachandpur, Manipur-795128.
Party calls Congress govt ‘Nuamtawl sorkar’ Aizawl, Feb 27, 2010 (Zonet): Re-elected Mizo National Front president Pu Zoramthanga said that re-organization of the party was needed to strengthened and to regain power in future. Addressing the Party General Assembly in Vanapa Hall on Wednesday (Feb 24) Pu Zoramthanga said he is responsible for the debacle [...]
Aizawl, Feb 27, 2010 (Zonet): Former Health Minister of Mizoram, Pu R. Tlanghmingthanga has submitted a written defamation petition to the Court of a Senior Civil Judge challenging allegations levelled against him by Health Minister Pu Lalrinliana Sailo, Ist class contractor Pu Selkhuma and Engineer in charge Pu Lalsangliana Chhakchhuak. On his behalf, the petition was [...]
Serchhip, Feb 27, 2010 (Zonet): Agriculture and allied sector exhibition was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pu Lal Thanhawla in Serchhip Field No. II on Wednesday (Feb 24). Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the Government has taken initiative to make farming as honorable occupation for the youths who presently regard this as unsuitable [...]
Aizawl, Feb 27, 2010: Home Minister, Mr. R.Lalzirliana asked Mizoram Civil Service Officers to set example for other Government servants. Addressing Mizoram Civil Service Association’s General Conference in Tourist Complex, Berawtlang on Wednesday (Feb 24), the Home Minister also reminded the MCS officers that they are the real owners of the Government who should fight [...]
Aizawl, Feb 27, 2010 (Zonet): A seminar on World Trade Organisation and Regional Trading Arrangements was held in Information Department’s Conference Hall on Feb 24. Inaugurating the seminar, the Parliamentary Secretary, Mr. Lalrinmawia Ralte underlined the need for inter linking trades in wider areas. He also called for widening the knowledge of traders which will [...]
By Timothy Z. Zote What is MANMASI? As is all known, the term is the name of the ancestor of the Chin, Kuki, Mizo, Zomi, Zo ethnic group. In the first theory, Manmasi has Jewish relationship, according to some researchers. In February 2003 Mr. Isaac L. Hmar son of Professor Lal Dena and Isaac Thangjom [...]
By Katty Sundararajan* Katty writes on her trip to Mizoram and says she loves many things about this beautiful hill state, but in her own terms. I want to share some of my own reflections about my recent trip to the Indian state of Mizoram. I’d like to do that by way of five favorite [...]
Dhaka, Feb 27, 2010: Mizoram state will soon have direct trade link with Bangladesh through the Thekemukh-Kawrpurichuah check post. This was stated by the the 8-point declaration adopted by major trade bodies in Dhaka on Feb 25. Mizoram will also be connected by road upto Demagiri and construction of bridges connecting Mizoram with Bangladesh will soon [...]
New Delhi, Feb 27, 2010: The Union Ministry of Rural Development has released grant in aid worth Rs. 204 crore to the National Rural Roads Development Agency (NRRDA) from the special window created in NABARD towards payment for works taken up under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY ) in Mizoram & Uttar Pradesh. Of [...]
Aizawl, Feb 24, 2010: If a recent survey by the Mizoram Remote Sensing Application Centre in Aizawl is to be considered, there is only 3158.57 sq.km of dense forest which is not yet touched (cultivated). According to officials, the area is 14.98% of the total Mizoram area. The forest area which is exploited for road [...]
Bangalore, Feb 24, 2010 (Deccan Herald): Death and devastation gripped Old Airport Road in the City yesterday when a fire broke out in a seven-storey building killing nine people and injuring over 50. Nineteen of the injured are in critical condition. The fire, triggered by a cable short circuit, engulfed Carlton Towers (SI Properties) near [...]
Album: Tutkhawl Zaikhiang (Simte Music Video) Singers: Various Mizo SIngers Composer: Chris H. L. Simte
Bank operating without licence is law and order problem, says Gokarn From Sujit Jha Aizawl, Feb 21, 2010: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn has voiced concern over financial organisations and banks operating without RBI registration and licence, saying it is a ‘law and order problem’. Talking to press persons about the [...]
Photos by C. Vanlalawmpuia
By Paritosh Chakma I sense something utterly fishy about the way the Mizoram government is going ahead with its plan to extend the existing area of the Dampa Tiger Reserve (in short DTR), the largest and the most celebrated wildlife sanctuary in Mizoram. The DTR having an area of 500 sq km is situated in [...]
