Day: December 1, 2011

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Kuki Worship Service London – 4th Anniversary Celebration at Bournemouth Beach

After much deliberation and earnest prayer, on Saturday 9th July 2011 KWS London went for an outing to Bournemouth, marking its 4th Anniversary of the fellowship (2007-2011) in an awesome outdoor family-friendly model.

The weather was excellent, and it was a great day to get to know others, have fund, food and fellowship. As highlighted beforehand, a Coach was hired for transportation. Altogether over 25+ people were on board, joining the day out. The team set off from London around 9.30 am and reached Bournemouth (the final destination) at 11.30 am.

The KWS committee-having truly felt the essential aspect of development in the areas of physical and social for spiritual growth and wellbeing, this trip was especially designed for an out-door. In fact, needless to mention though, in a Mega-City like London everybody seems to be leading a hectic lives handing various commitments relating to work, school, and family. All these seem to occupy and engaged people’s entire day with no time for “get-together to socialize”. This outing offered a brilliant opportunity to socialize, vent out some stress, also provided a sense of peace and recreation for all.

On reaching the amazing targeted spot, everyone had an incredible moment! The place was a lovely sandy beach with stunning views of the Isle of Wight. Some played sand football, some strolling along seaside enjoying the miles of breath-taking coast line, whilst others were seating cool on a deckchair seeping wonderful drink and chatting to people around.
Before lunch period foods & drinks bought together were kept on a portable table with an appropriate cover to protect from unnecessary contamination.

A buffet lunch was served at 1.30 pm. The recipe includes Kebab, traditional Mepoh, Ngari-Singju and many more, which everyone enjoyed! This was followed by a brief photograph session. Later in the afternoon, unable to resist the temptation of the amazing sea, some KWS folks grabbed the opportunity to swim in the sea, also played on the sandy beach creating a crazy art on the sand, adding spice to the event.

At the fake end of all the activities Canon Dr David Haokip led a brief reflection session, which was concluded in prayer by Revd. Zamhao Haokip. This was followed by much awaited “Lengkhom” inside the Coach led by Mr. Daniel Haokip, Johnny Haolai, Robert Vaiphei and Nengpi Haokip keeping the trip very lively all the way until we reached back home. One of our colleagues Mr. Rickky Vaiphei said “Today is one of my happiest days ever!” Indeed, without a shadow of a doubt it was truly an enriching experience. Everyone had a blessed time, fun and fellowship, forging new relationships with the newcomers!

KWS London committee would like say a big “Thank You” to everyone for coming along to the outing and making it such a marvelous day out. Also, we extend our sincere thanks to all who constantly supports our effort through prayer.

KWS fellowship: There will be no fellowship for the month of August, however-hope to see you all in the up-coming KUT festival.

The next KWS fellowship is expected to be held on the second Sunday of September. Further details will be sent out nearer to the date.

Dr David T Haokip
Pastor Kuki Worship Service, London

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/kuki-worship-service-london-4th-anniversary-celebration-at-bournemouth-beach/

Download PDF version: An Open Letter to Citizens of India (PDF)

Dear Fellow Indians,

We are sportspersons who love to play our sport and bring smiles to our people. We play as ‘India’ and we play for the pride of our countrymen. There can be nothing bigger an award for us than people cheering at our every move and pray for a win every time we play.

We believe that the sportspersons and common people ooze the tears of happiness and sorrow together. We are from this beautiful part of India, popularly known as North East. We are simple people smiling our way to achieve our simple dreams. We love to play and win. We love to smile and show to the world how wonderful this corner of the earth is. But, alas, it is not the case always!

As much as we have enjoyed the privilege of representing you in various international platforms, today we are very saddened at what is repeatedly going on in our beloved and beautiful state of Manipur. The common people have been struggling everyday for basic amenities of life. The four month long economic blockade and resultant deadlock have affected the normal life of every common man of this part of the country.

It’s sad to see this great nation giving a deaf ear while lakhs of its citizens in one of the most vibrant states – Manipur have been suffering under the dark shadow of the economic blockade for more than 120 days. It’s painful to see no conclusive action from any of the responsible quarters for over 4 months when the people of Manipur were made to struggle for basic essential items, life saving drugs and many more.

It’s same state which has produced some of the best sportspersons for this country who have brought laurels to the nation at international platforms; it’s the same state which has given some of the best performing art forms and artistes to the nation.

Today, they need your support. They need support from everyone to put an end to the sufferings and help them live a normal life.

We appeal to everyone to restrain from using economic blockade or other such extreme modes of protest on humanitarian grounds and find a solution through democratic way. At the same time, we appeal to our fellow countrymen and the people’s representatives to join hands and help bring back Manipur on the growth path and make it an integral part of the development of our nation.

Let us, the people of this country, work towards rebuilding the jewel of India.

We hope that our honourable prime minister will sow the seeds of peace and lay the foundation of a prosperous Manipur when he visits the state on 3rd December, 2011.

Hopefully,

Kunjarani Devi
(Weightlifting) (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Winner, 1996-1997)

M C Mary Kom
(Boxing) (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Winner, 2008-2009 )

Baichung Bhutia
(Football) (Former Captain of Indian National Football Team)

Gourmangi Singh
(Football)

Monica Devi
(Weightlifting)

Govind Singh
(Football)

Sandhyarani
(Wushu)

Sushil Singh
(Football)

Lalrindika Ralte
(Football)

Rocus Lamare
(Football)

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Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/an-open-letter-to-citizens-of-india/

The Manipur Muslims Online Forum (MMOF), a facebook group of Manipuri Muslims strongly condemn the cowardice act of the Perpetrators in which one rickshaw puller was killed and two civilians were injured. Such nasty act of the perpetrators cannot derail the integrity we have among the communities. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family of the deceased and injured persons and also request to the Government of Manipur to redress the grieved families.

Your sincerly,
Manipuri Muslims Online Forum (MMOF)

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/condemnation-to-imphal-bomb-blast-30-11-11-by-manipur-muslims-online-forum-mmof/