The First Church in Manipur

#Features: The inception of Christianity in Manipur traces back to 1901 when the very first church was established in Ukhrul. This Christian village, given the name Phungyo, signifying “Beautiful Hill,” owed its existence to the missionary Reverend William Pettigrew, marking the roots of Christianity in the region. William Pettigrew initially set up his tent at Lungheng, located roughly a quarter-mile from the chief’s residence. He … Continue reading The First Church in Manipur

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THE MYTH OF ZALENGAM (KUKILAND) IN NAGA ANCESTRAL LAND

Source: Nagalim Voice, July-August 2023 The never ending Meitei-Kuki ethnic turmoil in Manipur is going the way driving the Kuki-Zo community to an unprecedented “geopolitical identity crisis” in the midst of the vast scale of devastation, charges and counter-charges of committing crime against humanity, unparalleled in this 21st century in the Northeast. Amidst the acrimonious upheaval, the Kuki-Zo people are desperately trying to re-construct their … Continue reading THE MYTH OF ZALENGAM (KUKILAND) IN NAGA ANCESTRAL LAND

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The North-East Frontier 1837-1901

Book by Ian Heath Map of Assam during the late 19th century. (L.W. Shakespear, History of the Assam Rifles, 1929) 1838: The British remove Raja Purandar Singh (1833-8) from the throne of Upper Assam and annex all remaining independent Assamese territory. In December, the British launch the second of ten expeditions mounted against the Nagas between 1835 and 1851. 1839: Disaffected by the British insistence … Continue reading The North-East Frontier 1837-1901

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Heraka: Haipou Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu

When Haipou Jadonang & Rani Gaidinliu started off the Heraka movement, not many people, at that time, thought that the movement would survive considering the adversaries was the British Empire. The colonial British was at the peak of its power – from military to commerce. The Industrial Revolution was pumping out new inventions much to the awe of simple indigenous people. Modern education brought by … Continue reading Heraka: Haipou Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu

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LUJIANGNEI AND KUNGTHIAMPU

Source: By Benjamin Gondaimei Rephrase: The weather was cool and cold like a drifting winter dew. She sat waiting for the winter morning sun to warm her as she sat on the porch. She chats with her sister Gankhiamnei as the two talk about the herald celebrations of Matui-Ngai and Gaan-Ngai. P. Lujiangnei sits and dries her hair in the sun as the rays form … Continue reading LUJIANGNEI AND KUNGTHIAMPU

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NAGALAND RONGMEI RUI RIANRA MEILAM THAILOUKHO

Nagaland hei State sumakhou Naga Hills District, tuna kaobam khuanne. Migan khoutei ruiLate leader Mr Jaikhonlung Kamei GB, le Late LeaderMr Poucharei Gonmei GB, kanei rui jailouna Rongmei hei Dimapur khou lungbam khuan the. Kumna lungbam mei gankhou, NPC khourui NOTICE khat tiguang the. Mikiu thu, Naga Hills District hei, Nagaland State supuni the, milam khou “Naga People Convention”(NPC) meeting hei Mokokchung khou 22nd June … Continue reading NAGALAND RONGMEI RUI RIANRA MEILAM THAILOUKHO

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TWO TAMIL YOUTHS FROM MOREH SHOT DEAD BY PYU SHAW HTEE AT NEAR BEHS, TAMU SAW BAWR WARD TODAY.

EASTERN MIRROR (CNS)Inform, Empower & TransformMoreh. Tue. July 5 One of the two is said to be P Mohan Tamil from Moreh. It is said that Mohan got married very recently. The other is yet to identified. Further Details to be followed (Chongthu News Service) Continue reading TWO TAMIL YOUTHS FROM MOREH SHOT DEAD BY PYU SHAW HTEE AT NEAR BEHS, TAMU SAW BAWR WARD TODAY.

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The Kukis owe a sincere apology to the Nagas by Puanthanh Gangmei

A plain muttering of the hardest word “sorry” is not enough to heal the deep wounds meted out to thousands of Nagas by the Kukis. The Nagas still curse the day when they in goodwill gave the nomadic Kuki community a place to dwell in their ancestral land. Never did the Naga thought that the Kuki, who were then Christians, would turn out to be … Continue reading The Kukis owe a sincere apology to the Nagas by Puanthanh Gangmei

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‘Out of Eden Walk’ Paul Salopek ruai Tamenglong guang lou kanthe

Tml Times 3 July 2019 (Wed) Tml. July 2(TT): Mansei nun lungk phak pat mei migratory route khou tat bammei Paul Salopek asei Azuram namm, Tousem sub-division khou ruai Tamenglong town guang lou kanthe. Salopek tuang chaengluan jand suna ‘Out of Eden Walk’ tuna saa ye, Africa dark continent tuang Ethiopia kandih khouruai kum 2013 khoutei ruai kaphaai na ruai tat bammei chaengluan khou asei … Continue reading ‘Out of Eden Walk’ Paul Salopek ruai Tamenglong guang lou kanthe

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Chronology of major clashes, raids, expeditions that took place in NorthEast India between 1837-1901

Tribal feuds, murders and minor raids, as well as attacks on army and Frontier Police outposts, were almost continuous throughout the Victorian period, and on the whole the events listed here represent only the more ambitious or sanguine incidents. 1838British remove Raja Purandar Singh (1833-8) from the throne of Upper Assam and annex all remaining independent Assamese territory. In December the British launch the second … Continue reading Chronology of major clashes, raids, expeditions that took place in NorthEast India between 1837-1901

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