Day: October 26, 2014

LAMKA, Oct 26: Singat MLa, G.S.Haopu today release an Animation film made In the Zou community dialect, called` EL-Chiin” base on the outdated traditional idea of arranged marriageand how this obsolete practice has been abandoned by the younger generation.

The opening function was began with a prayer by Rev. H.Nengzatun followed by introduction of the cast, and then speeches from dignitaries like Ms.Grace Zamnu MDC, and different tribe leaders of the area, short speeches from the 16 MDC. Seven Executive Member of ADCC also acted as the function presidents of the film release.

The MLA, who act as the Chief Guest, said this was a good for the Zou community and a landmark as this is a leap forward towards the betterment of film in the district.

He said he will be doing his bid to make a biopic film on the Zogal/zou war. We are now blessed with talents and a community hall of our own now and the day of using others hall on rent was over.

The chief guest also expressed his belief that the film will act as a tools for development and peace.

The lone female MDC of ADCC Ms Grace Zamnu, who was producer of the film said “we must all be aware of the technique of film making, the role of the producer and other stake holders of the film for further development of Zou films” adding, `I basically produced the film as a mark of respect to my parents who had been blessed with the golden jubilee of their union/marriage”. She also thanked her own colleagues who help in the film making.

Director of the film James Taithul,speaking on the occasion said, they had a big problem in finishing the film with budget running short, but managed to complete it with a delayed time schedule of six months.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/10/zou-animation-film-released/

IMPHAL, October 26: Kut Festival a premiere festival of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of Manipur which is also known as “Chavang Kut” will be celebrated at 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground on November 1 organised by State Level Kut Committee.

This was stated by spokesperson and media in-charge Chunglenmang Kipgen at a press briefing held at 1st MR banquette hall today.

He said there will be two sessions. The morning session will start from 10am and the evening session will starts on 5 pm.

For the morning session Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam will be the chief guest and will be marked by various cultural programmes. He added that every year 22 Kuki tribes showcased their customs but for this year only 11 Kuki tribes will be performing and the remaining 11 Kuki tribes will perform in 2015 Kut Festival.

The evening session will be commence from 5pm and Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh will be the chief guest. This will be followed by a beauty contest amongst 22 participants, he stated.

He further said that there will be awards of Rs 55,000, Rs 45,000 and Rs 35,000 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd position winners respectively for the cultural performers and for the beauty contest awards of Rs 1 lakh, Rs 75,000 and Rs 50,000 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively.

To enter the Kut festival there will be three entrances and exit gates. VIPs will enter through 1st MR main gate near Kalimai, for the general public through BSNL Bhawan gate and for the invitees through 1st MR second gate jail road.

In-order to prevent unwanted incidents, strict security has been arranged, moreover, 100 meira paibis of Langol Game Village have been detailed for the security measures and to control various kinds of intoxications.

Kut Festival is an autumn festival and marks the ending if the harvest season. It is also a thanksgiving function and prayers are offered for a bountiful harvest and prosperity of the people.

A display and performance of rich cultural traditions and merrymaking form a vital part of the Kut celebrations. One of the main highlights of the Kut Festival is the Miss Kut, a beauty pageant, organized every year during this festival at the 1st Bn. Manipur Rifles parade ground.

Kut festival is of great significance as it highlights the cultural heritage of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups and also a platform to harness peace and harmony among the diverse ethnic communities of the state.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/10/all-set-for-state-kut-festival-2014-miss-kut-to-keep-rs-1-lakh/

JIRIBAM, Oct 26: As in every year, The All Jiribam United Club Association (AJUCA), Jiribam organised a feast offering ceremony for married women of Jiribam on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba, at the Jiri College, Kadamtala, Jiribam.

On the occasion married womens from all communities of Jiribam invited by the All Jiribam United Club Association (AJUCA), Jiribam, for the grand feast as well as presented gifts to all of them, to mark the unity among the diverse communities of Jiribam.

The dais of Ningol Chakkouba function was shared by the presidium members of all the communities of Jiribam.

Speaking at the function the presidium members deliberated on the traditional bondages of the peoples of the hills and valleys of Manipur. `Lets us give up groupism and to live together as in brotherly manner and thereby maintain the integrity of Manipur`, they echoed.

Maipaksana Mangang, President of All Jiribam United Club Association (AJUCA), Jiribam said that once in a year, it is a great fortune for the club executive that they are able to celebrate Ningol Chakkouba with the communities`™ sisters and daughters, sharing a fraternal bondage from time immemorial.

He added that whatever the gifts heartily presented to sisters and daughters who attended today`™s festival were a reminder of the age old relationship between brothers and sisters of various communities of Jiribam. We must all forget and forgive whatever bitterness there had been among us within this year, he said.

He also appealed to the peoples of Jiribam for their co-operation so as to celebrate next year`™s Ningol Chakkouba in an even better way.

Meanwhile, Jiri Development Organisation (JDO), Jiribam has also organised feast offering ceremony with much gaiety to the married sisters and daughters of Jiribam at the Gularthol, Bazar Complex on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba.

Motum Bina Devi Pradhan Hilghat GP, M.Hemanta-President Jiri Development Organisation(JDO) and B.Sarat Sharam, Advisor, JIMPAL grace as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honours in the function.

Participants from various part of Cachar, Assam, also attended the festive feasting.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/10/jiribam-club-organises-grand-feast-for-married-women-on-ningol-chakkouba/

Imphal, October 26: At least two persons sustained bullet injuries in a fight which broke out over a dice game (Lagao) at Kakwa Bazar under Singjamei Police station Imphal West District on Ningol Chakkouba festival day yesterday night at around 8pm.

According to police sources the injured persons who are undergoing treatment at RIMS are identified as Hoidrom Trilokchand Singh, 35, son of Late H Bijoy Singh of Kakwa Bazaar and Hoidrom Kanta Singh, 24, son of H Santi Singh of Kakwa Bazaar.

Trilokchand got was injured on the left leg and Santa was hit on right thigh from a licenced gun.

The outrageous incident took place on the eve of Ningol Chakkouba festival at Kakwa Bazar when one identified as Laishram Haridas, 35, son of Late Mangoljao Singh of Singjamei Liwa road came with some of his friends to participate in the dice game.

The source said that Haridas was gambling and suffered huge money loss, whereupon he asked for refund of some amount to him. Unfortunately the dice game organisers refused.

The argument turned ugly and violent with loud exchanges of cuss words. Suddenly, one among Haridas`™ friends took out a licences gun and allegedly fired toward Kanta and Trilokchand.

On hearing the gunshots, locals came out and rushed to the spot where the dice was being played.

After they confirmed that two had been injured, the crowd stormed out to find Haridas and his friends. Later, the furious public destroyed a car which was suspected to belong to Haridas and his friends.

The two injured person have been rushed to the RIMS hospital for further treatment.

Other reports said Haridas was caught by the public and assaulted even as the Singhjamei police registered a case regarding the incident.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/10/two-sustain-bullet-injuries-as-dice-game-turns-violent/