LEITLANGPUI MUSIC FESTIVAL INAUGURATED BY MIZORAM TOURISM MINISTER PI LALRINPUII

Lamtluang Online News, 14 November 2024: Mizoram Tourism Minister Pi Lalrinpuii inaugurated the Leitlangpui Music Festival on November 14, 2024, at Kawmzawl, Pukpui, Lunglei. The festival will run from November 14 to 16, 2024. During the inauguration, Minister Pi Lalrinpuii noted that past festivals organized by Mizoram's Tourism Department lacked community ownership.

To address this, the department will revise its festival management approach by outsourcing through tenders to encourage community involvement. The new plan allows people to take ownership of the festival. Instead of "Serkawn Concert," a more inclusive festival name was sought. The festival was renamed "Leitlangpui Music Festival" to create a more inclusive platform for Mizoram's musicians and composers.

This revival of the 1932 Serkawn Concert, inspired by Zosap Missionary Pu HW Carter in 1930, aims to preserve Mizoram's culture and traditions. Minister Pi Lalrinpuii emphasized that the festival's success depends on local people, not just the government or organizers. She stressed that if locals don't appreciate their own culture, others won't either.

The festival's success also relies on musicians and composers. Minister Pi Lalrinpuii urged musicians to utilize this opportunity and make the festival a regular event. She hopes the Leitlangpui Music Festival will become a platform for growth in music and arts, promoting Mizoram globally, attracting tourists, and generating income for locals.

Organising Secretary and Lunglei Municipal Council CEO Pu Donny Lalruatsanga delivered the welcome speech, thanking the Mizoram government for initiating the festival. He acknowledged the efforts of involved departments. Mizos find solace in music during sorrow and happiness. The Leitlangpui Music Festival aims to promote music, nurture young talent, and honor musicians.

BCM General Secretary Rev. Dr. R. Lalbiakliana led the prayer during the inauguration. Tourism Director Pi R. Lalrodingi delivered the closing remarks. The festival features various cultural performances, band performances, and special items.

Food stalls, drink stalls, and souvenir shops have been set up for festival attendees. The festival schedule includes a Band Contest on November 15 at 12:00 pm, followed by a concert at 3:00 pm. The final concert will take place on November 16 at 2:00 pm.

The event management was outsourced to Brighter Co. & BBY Animals Event Management Team through tender. The Organising Committee, chaired by DC Lunglei, worked tirelessly to ensure the festival's success.

Selfless Dedication: Dr. NB Sachhei Continues Teaching Without Pay After Retirement

Lamtluang Online News: Dr. NB Sachhei, Associate Professor at Government Serchhip College, has continued teaching without any pay even after his retirement.

He served as Associate Professor in the Zoology department at Government Serchhip College until his retirement on August 31, 2024.

After his retirement, only two teachers remained in the Zoology department, and to prevent inconvenience to students due to the shortage of teachers, Dr. Sachhei selflessly continued teaching without pay since his retirement.

For three months, he has been teaching at the college without receiving any compensation.

Dr. NB Sachhei is a disciplined and diligent individual who arrives at the college punctually at 9 am every day.

Throughout his tenure at the college, he maintained accurate student profiles and regularly updated his class logs, which were signed by the Principal every week.

During his time at Serchhip College, Dr. Sachhei aimed to produce 10 University rank holders in the Zoology department, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he couldn't achieve this goal; however, he still managed to produce 7 University rank holders.

Dr. NB Sachhei

ACCUSED MASS RAPISTS ARRESTED

Lamtluang Online News:  On November 12, 2024, at 04:09 PM, Vaseikai Police Station personnel recently arrested four non-local men accused of mass rape within their jurisdiction. The suspects are now under the custody of Lawngtlai Police.

According to reports from Lawngtlai, the accused mass rapists are from the Tanchangya community. Two of them are minors, and two are adults.

The victim is reportedly an adult woman from the same community as the accused.

Image: Representative phone only, not related to the actual incident

Vaseikai, Mizoram

MIZO BOXERS GEAR UP FOR WBC YOUTH WORLD TITLE

Lamtluang Online News: On November 30, Dinsanga will face Michael Nelson, as LPS Pro Fight champion Laldinsanga vies for the WBC Youth World title this month-end against Michael Decardi Nelson.

Grassroot Boxing presents a grand show at White House, Bangalore, on November 30, featuring 21-year-old Dinsanga and Ghanaian fighter Nelson in the main event. If Ramthar Lunglei boxer Dinsanga wins, he will become the second Mizo WBC Youth world champion.

Dinsanga, Pro Fight bantamweight champion, was initially scheduled to fight in Dubai on November 9 but withdrew due to injury. However, he has now regained his opportunity. In his professional career, Dinsanga boasts eight wins, with five knockouts.

His upcoming opponent, 22-year-old Nelson, has also excelled in professional boxing, remaining unbeaten in eight fights. Nelson's last victory was against Sodiq Adeleke in Accra, Ghana, on March 24.

Additionally, Pro Fight middleweight champion C Lalhruaitluanga will compete for the WBC India title against Ritesh Singh. Hruaia, 27, has secured seven wins in his professional career.

Mizo boxers and WBC India champions Vanlalawmpuia and F Zoramchhana will also participate. Awpa will face Ugandan boxer Kagimu Ivan Kigga, while Cherhlun's Zotea will confront Filipino fighter Norberto Tano.