Agartala/Silchar, Nov. 16: The trickle of Reang families fleeing Mizoram has turned into an exodus overnight, with thousands of tribals pouring into Tripura and Assam seeking sanctuary.
Official sources in Agartala and Silchar said the number of Reang refugees who had entered Tripura and Assam over the past two days had now crossed the 5,000 mark. There were also signs of communal tension in the Mizo-dominated Jampui and Sakhantang hills of North Tripura, forcing the authorities to tighten security around all 10 Mizo-dominated villages.
The 35,000 Reang refugees stranded in the six camps close to Jampui hills in Kanchanpur subdivision organised rallies near their camps in Dashda, Naisingpara, Khakchang, Ananda Bazar, Monpui and Shashadhar Roajapara, condemning the “organised attacks” on their tribesmen in Lokicherra, Kwartha, Kawnpui and other areas of Mamit district.
In a rally this morning at Ananda Bazar, Elvis Chorkhy, president of the Mizoram Displaced Bru People’s Forum, charged the Lalthanhawla government with “aiding and abetting” the anti-Reang rioters to prevent the repatriation of refugees stranded in the six camps of North Tripura since October 15, 1997. They burnt an effigy of state home minister R. Lalzirliana to condemn his alleged role in the attacks.
The superintendent of police (North), Dipak Kumar, who is camping in Jampui hills, said security had been tightened in all Mizo-dominated villages. He said shortly after the killing of Zarjo Kima, an 18-year-old Mizo, in Bungthuam village on Friday, leaders of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) and Young Bru Association had held a meeting and decided to work together to maintain peace.
The YMA also distributed relief materials among the Reangs who have entered villages bordering Kanchanpur subdivision over the past couple of days.
“No untoward incident has occurred as the Reangs and Mizos have been living side by side in Jampui for more than a century. The trouble is likely to be caused by new entrants,” Kumar said.
The district magistrate (North), Samarjit Bhowmik, who visited the villages affected by influx this morning, said more than 5,000 Reangs had trickled into Vellian Chip, Monpui, Damcherra, Saboal, Ananda Bazar and Khakchang village. In Assam, 132 Reangs crossed the inter-state border and took shelter in Cheragi village under Karimganj district.
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Houses burnt in Mizoram, Brus flee to Tripura
At least 1,500 Bru or Reang tribals fled to Tripura after agitated Mizo tribals set fire to their houses in Mamit district in Mizoram on Sunday following the killing of a villager.
Official in Aizawl said trouble broke out after miscreants, suspected to be members of a Bru militant group, shot Zarzokima, a 17-year old youth from Bungthuam village, when he had gone to a nearby forest to collect firewood on Friday. “A note left behind by the miscreants near the body mentioned they belonged to Bru Revolutionary Union (BRU). The note said BRU would not rest till their demands were met,” Mizoram DGP Lalrokhuma Pachuau told The Indian Express.
After the bullet-ridden body of the youth was found, villagers retaliated by attacking houses of Bru tribals in nearby areas.
“At least 350 houses have been burnt down in 10 villages since Saturday,” the DGP said.
Unofficial sources in Tripura claimed over 4,000 Bru or Reangs have fled from Mizoram and taken shelter in the Jampui Hills in the past two days.
The DGP, however, disagreed with these estimates. “The number will not be more than 1,500,” Pachuau said.
Over 30,000 Reang refugees have already fled to Tripura since trouble first broke out in Mizoram in 1997.
Official in Aizawl said trouble broke out after miscreants, suspected to be members of a Bru militant group, shot Zarzokima, a 17-year old youth from Bungthuam village, when he had gone to a nearby forest to collect firewood on Friday. “A note left behind by the miscreants near the body mentioned they belonged to Bru Revolutionary Union (BRU). The note said BRU would not rest till their demands were met,” Mizoram DGP Lalrokhuma Pachuau told The Indian Express.
After the bullet-ridden body of the youth was found, villagers retaliated by attacking houses of Bru tribals in nearby areas.
“At least 350 houses have been burnt down in 10 villages since Saturday,” the DGP said.
Unofficial sources in Tripura claimed over 4,000 Bru or Reangs have fled from Mizoram and taken shelter in the Jampui Hills in the past two days.
The DGP, however, disagreed with these estimates. “The number will not be more than 1,500,” Pachuau said.
Over 30,000 Reang refugees have already fled to Tripura since trouble first broke out in Mizoram in 1997.
Malaria claims 111 lives in Mizoram
Aizawl, Oct 28 (PTI) Malaria remains the biggest killer disease in Mizoram and has claimed 111 lives till August this year as compared to the 91 deaths during 2008, state health minister Lalrinliana Sailo informed the state Assembly today.
In reply to a question from C Ramhluna of opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), Sailo said Aizawl district recorded the highest number of 40 deaths due to malaria in the first eight months of the year.
Funds received from the Centre for malaria control under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme was Rs 210.68 lakh and Rs 282.35 lakh in 2007-08 and 2008-09 respectively, he added.
In reply to a question from C Ramhluna of opposition Mizo National Front (MNF), Sailo said Aizawl district recorded the highest number of 40 deaths due to malaria in the first eight months of the year.
Funds received from the Centre for malaria control under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme was Rs 210.68 lakh and Rs 282.35 lakh in 2007-08 and 2008-09 respectively, he added.
Mizoram CM denies he's victim of racism
The Mizoram government has issued a strongly worded denial which said the Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla was not correctly appreciated. What he had stated was that India is a multi-racial country and there could occasionally be some misunderstanding based on physical features of individuals from particular regions of the country. He did not even distantly suggest or hint that the people of India were racist and that he was a victim of racism, the Mizoram government said. Earlier the CM of Mizoram Lal Thanhawla, was qouted at a conference as passing racial remarks at India. The CM said, "In India, people ask me if I am an Indian. When I go South, people ask me such questions. They ask me if I am from Nepal or elsewhere. They forget that the Northeast is part of India. I have told many that see, I am an Indian like you. I am a victim of racism," said Lal Thanhawla. But his remarks hadn't gone down well with his Congress party. In fact the Congress has reacted strongly, saying it wants an explanation from the Chief Minister for his allegation that he's faced racism within India. Others present at the conference and who had heard the Mizoram chief minister speak said Lalthanhawla did not refer to racism at all, but took a light-hearted look at the distance between the northeast and the rest of India. |
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mizoram news briefs
Aizawl -Melthum road remained blocked for the whole day today because of heavy land slide in Ngaizel. The land slide also damaged a portion of a residential house on the other side of the road which is occupied by 4 families. Luckily there was no human casualty. According to eye witness account, one women was trapped in the house when the landslide blocked the door and she was rescued by the neighbors by pulling her out of the window. There was no-one else in the house when the land slide occurred at about 7:15 this morning. The people who rushed together to the spot immediately constructed footpath across the landslide for crossing. As the clearance work started late it is expected to be restored for all vehicular traffic by tonight or tomorrow morning.
Leadership training for 21 persons in United Pentecostal Church, North East was concluded today. At the closing function, the General Superintendent of North East, Rev. R. Lalrinsanga asked the Church members to have in-depth study of the word of God. The result of the trainee was announced by Rev. C. Lalmuanpuia.
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Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) and Mizo Students Union (MSU) resolved to ask the authority in Mizoram University to make correction in the advertisement already issued for recruitment of new employees. In a press release issued after a joint meeting held today, the two Student Organizations also resolved to work hand in hand for fulfillment of their demand.
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Revenue Minister, Mr. JH Rothuama arrived in Champhai today on official tour. Our Champhai Corr. reported that his engagement during his three day’s visit to Champhai includes inspection of house site plan between Champhai Kanan Veng and Zotlang, new Township Plan at Melbuk and inspection of land already leased out to several departments in Champhai town area which still remain unused till today.
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17 Branches of YMA in Champhai town planted about 2550 saplings in Champhai town area yesterday to mark the 23rd anniversary of Mizoram Peace Day. Our Champhai Corr. reported that the tree plantation was organized by Champhai Town Beautification Committee. It will also inspect the condition of trees planted last year in the near future.
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Two under trial prisoners escaped from Central Jail last night. According to Police sources, the prisoners escaped by climbing over the prison wall with the help of some CGI sheets. The two escapees are Chinsuanmuana of Hmunlai village, Myanmar arrested in connection with burglary and Lalthankima of Khakchang village, Tripura arrested by Kanhmun Police. The Police immediately launched search operation and non of them have been re-arrested till this afternoon.
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Mizoram Consumer Union asked gas consumers to utilize special concession given by IOC for transfer of their gas connection to the gas agent in their locality. The Office Bearers of the MCU which met in Aizawl today reviewed problems being faced by the consumers and asked the gas distributors not to create any more problems for the consumers who are applying for transfer of their consumer cards. The MCU also discussed the need to take up the matter to higher authority to ensure proper implementation of instructions issued by the AOC for compliance of the gas distributors.
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ZNP asked the Government to take prompt action against the defaulters if Builum Inquiry Commission unearth lapses or discrepancies on the part of the officials involved. In a press release, ZNP expressed confidence on the Inquiry Commission headed by S.L Sailova. The Party also asked the Government to adequately compensate the loss incurred by the farmers on account of the stay order issued by the Government which prevented the farmers from tilling their land for several years.
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Zoram Taxi Driver Association expressed shame for involvement of some taxi drivers in illegal activities including transportation of drugs, arms and ammunitions. In a press release, the Taxi Drivers Association asked all its members to desist from such activities and asked the Government to cooperate them in their effort to make the taxi drivers to be trust worthy.
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Traffic Police SP asked bikers not to remove the side glasses in their two wheelers. In a notification issued today, the Traffic SP asked all the bikers to fit the side glasses by 6th of this month or face action against them for delay.
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Mizoram Village Council Association has been dissolved with immediate effect. A notice to this effect was issued by the Village Council Association today citing the reasons which included replacement of local administration in the city area by municipal council and taking over of the entire affairs by Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Department.
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Peoples Right to Information and Development Implementing Society of Mizoram (PRISM) asked the Government to review the report of Fitment Committee on implementation of the 6th Pay Commission recommendation and suggested inclusion of non official members in the Fitment Committee. In a letter written to the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary, PRISM stated that 68 crores of rupees which is the proposed extra expenditure to be incurred by the Government for implementation of the 6th Pay Commission report is too huge and unaffordable for Mizoram. It also stated that Mizoram Government servant had already drawn their pay at enhanced scale as per decision taken by the Council of Ministers on 23rd July last year.
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Today, the maximum temperature of Aizawl City was 22.2 degree Celsius and the minimum was 20.2 degree Celsius. Rainfall recorded during the day was 50.8 millimeters.
Mizoram Culture
Mizoram, hooked into the southern part of the north eastern part of India is land of rolling hills, rivers and lakes. The state of Mizoram in India is close to both the Indo-Bangladesh border and the Indo-Myanmar border. The closeness to the numerous international borders has made Mizoram a blend of various tribes that migrated from China, Myanmar (the erstwhile Burma), and the other parts of the Northeast. Some Mizo tribes may have formed a part of the people who lived in the Tao valley in northwest China. They slowly proceeded towards the border of Tibet and Myanmar and around 1700 AD, these tribes shifted to what is known as Mizoram today.
The Influence of Christianity in Mizoram
The social and cultural life in the Mizo society has undergone enormous changes over the years. The Mizo people belong to a Mongoloid race associated to the Shaans of Myammar (Burma). The Lushai, Hmars, Paithes, Raltes, Pang, Mara, Lakher, Kukis and Pawis of Mizoram are the tribes who were originnally the believers of the Pathan (good spirit). With the immigration of the British and consequently the settling of the Christian missionaries in the region, most people got converted to Christianity. Thus, due to the influence of the British in this region, most of the population speak in English besides Mizo. Mizo is written in Roman script. The nomadic Chakmas practice a curious mix of Hinduism, Buddhism and Animism.
The Society of the Mizos
The Mizos are impregnable society with no class difference and no discrimination on the grounds of sex. 90% of the total society are into cultivation and the village seems like a big family. Birth of a child, marriage in the village and death of a person in the village or a community feast organised by a member of the village are prime events in which the whole village takes part.
The Art of the Mizos
Although the advent of Christianity brought about a big change, the colourful culture of the Mizos has remained intact. The traditional crafts of Mizoram are weaving, cane and bamboo work. The Mizo women weave intricate traditional designs and patterns on their looms. For example, the shawls carrying tribal clan motifs woven into them and are passed down the generations.
The Food of the Mizos
Mizo food is simple, basically made up of lentils, bamboo shoots and fish; pork, chicken and wild game meat and rice are hot favourites. Maize is widely grown and eaten.
Pure Salon & Spa Koramangla, Bangalore
Led by veteran hair stylist Pure Salon & Spa offers various services from the simple hair cut and styling for women, men, kids, and brides, to vibrant hair colours, conditioning treatments, and Brazilian blowouts. Located at the heart of Koramangla, Bangalore, the salon has been around since 2015, providing professional hair treatments in a relaxed ambience. This is definitely one of our favourite hair salons in Bangalore.
The Influence of Christianity in Mizoram
The social and cultural life in the Mizo society has undergone enormous changes over the years. The Mizo people belong to a Mongoloid race associated to the Shaans of Myammar (Burma). The Lushai, Hmars, Paithes, Raltes, Pang, Mara, Lakher, Kukis and Pawis of Mizoram are the tribes who were originnally the believers of the Pathan (good spirit). With the immigration of the British and consequently the settling of the Christian missionaries in the region, most people got converted to Christianity. Thus, due to the influence of the British in this region, most of the population speak in English besides Mizo. Mizo is written in Roman script. The nomadic Chakmas practice a curious mix of Hinduism, Buddhism and Animism.
The Society of the Mizos
The Mizos are impregnable society with no class difference and no discrimination on the grounds of sex. 90% of the total society are into cultivation and the village seems like a big family. Birth of a child, marriage in the village and death of a person in the village or a community feast organised by a member of the village are prime events in which the whole village takes part.
The Art of the Mizos
Although the advent of Christianity brought about a big change, the colourful culture of the Mizos has remained intact. The traditional crafts of Mizoram are weaving, cane and bamboo work. The Mizo women weave intricate traditional designs and patterns on their looms. For example, the shawls carrying tribal clan motifs woven into them and are passed down the generations.
The Food of the Mizos
Mizo food is simple, basically made up of lentils, bamboo shoots and fish; pork, chicken and wild game meat and rice are hot favourites. Maize is widely grown and eaten.
Pure Salon & Spa Koramangla, Bangalore
Led by veteran hair stylist Pure Salon & Spa offers various services from the simple hair cut and styling for women, men, kids, and brides, to vibrant hair colours, conditioning treatments, and Brazilian blowouts. Located at the heart of Koramangla, Bangalore, the salon has been around since 2015, providing professional hair treatments in a relaxed ambience. This is definitely one of our favourite hair salons in Bangalore.
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Church As EC?
Church As EC?
A point that rankles Henry Zodinliana Pachau, a lecturer at the Mizoram University in Aizawl. "Moreover, the Church has no business getting involved in elections. That is the responsibility of the state. Who knows, next elections there ...
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A point that rankles Henry Zodinliana Pachau, a lecturer at the Mizoram University in Aizawl. "Moreover, the Church has no business getting involved in elections. That is the responsibility of the state. Who knows, next elections there ...
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