The Burmese authorities have permitted cutting of teak to a company in Kanpalet township whereas local people have received poverty aid as the economic condition of 74 percent is appalling in Chin state.
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A driver and his helper were killed on the spot in a truck accident on No.2, Indo-Myanmar trade road at around 10:00 pm local standard time on 25 June. Dongh Khen Khai (21), a truck driver and his helper were heading for Hakha, the capital of Chin state from Kalemyo, Sagaing division of Myanmar at 7 pm. The accident occurred near Taingin village of Kalemyo. It fell 50 feet in a roadside gorge. “The accident occurred around 10 pm. Heavy snow and slush covered the road, ” said an eye witness from Kalemyo. Dongh Khen Khai, son of the Loh…
Two Chin singers and a Mizo singer will perform in a conference of the Chin Youth Organization (CYO) in America next month. Salai Cung Lian Thawng (Thawngbawih), Van Dawt Cin (Moe Moe) from Chin state and Mami Varte from Mizoram will participate in the CYO’s conference in Indianapolis Town of Indiana state of the United State between 4 and 6 July 2013.
A community development dialogue programme was conducted by the Network for Chin Community Development (NCCD) in Teddim Township, northern Chin state, Myanmar in the last week of this month. The community development dialogue programme was organized between 21 and 22 June 2013 in Nginte village of Teddim Township and 22 local people attended from 8 villages.
Myanmar nationals settled in Mizoram state, northeast India illegally are facing repatriation by some Non-governmental Organizations of Mizoram. An order was issued to go, to Myanmar nationals from places such as Kolasib Township and Mual Khang village of Mizoram by Young Mizo Association (YMA), Mizo Upa Pawl (MUP) and village council of Mual Khang by 30 June. A joint action committee (JAC) was formed for the repatriation campaign for Myanmar nationals by Mual Khang village’s YMA, MUP and Village council and the JAC will continue the campaign. The Zonet TV Special report mentioned that Myanmar nationals were resettled in those…
Victoria Camp, the Headquarters of the Chin National Army (CNA) which is located on the Indo- Myanmar border was monitored by the army personnel of Kalemyo, Sagaing division this month. 60 army personnel led by Lieutenant Colonel Kyaw Yin visited Van Zang village of Than Tlang Township, Chin state on 16 June and a group from Kyaw Yin visited Tlangpi village near Victoria camp on the same day. The CNA personnel met the government army group in Tlangpi village and discussed security of both side, said a local from Tlangpi. At the same time, some officials of the government army…
Mrs. Far Meng (42), daughter of Pu Thang Heng and Pi Tum Ci died in Victoria hospital of Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar on 23 June at 2:45 Pm local standard time. Mrs. Far Meng, who sang in Deirel studio of Hakha, the capital of Chin state was popular between 1985 and 1986 singing Chin songs. She is the fourth daughter of Pu Thang Heng. “She died of heart disease although she was treated for a month in the Victoria hospital. The body is in the hospital and will be carried to Chin state,” said Salai That Cin Thang from…
A memorial service for Salai Tin Muang Oo, who was hanged by the Burmese military dictatorship, led by U Ne Win in Insein prison with the last words “I will never kneel down to your military boots!” was observed in Delhi, the capital of India by the Chin Student’s Union (CSU) today. The memorial will be conducted in Burmese Christian Association (BCA)’s hall, which is located in Budella, Vikaspuri in western Delhi from 11 am local standard time. “The bravery and the need for freedom from the dictatorship of the Burmese Junta of Salai Tin Maung Oo should be recognized…
A brother and sister died after eating wild mushrooms in Thawnglang Village of Matupi Township, Chin state, Myanmar in the last week of May. The mushrooms were gathered from the jungle and were eaten during a family meal. The older brother and the youngest among 7 family members died from mushroom poisoning, said a local from Thawnglang village. “All the family members suffered dizziness after eating mushroom. Firstly, the youngest daughter of the family died. The rest family members were admitted to Matupi hospital. The older brother died in the hospital,” said a youth leader of Matupi. Fortunately, the rest…
The Sami new sub-Township of Paletwa Township, southern Chin state, Myanmar was officially inaugurated by a team led by Pu Hung Ngai, Chief Minister of Chin state on 7 June. The team of Pu Hung Ngai, including U Kyaw Ngein, Minister of Energy, Mining and forestry and others state officials were warmly welcomed at the sub-township inauguration and three mithuns were offered to the Chin state officials by the local people. Sami sub-township area is 3127.04 square miles and Sami has got a separate township administration from the Paletwa Township. In Chin state, nine township administrations function comprising four sub-township…