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Zurich: February 14 , 2005 - [Chinland Guardian’s Note: Our editor Salai Bawi Lian Mang had  interview Salai Tawna, an outstanding musician and former leader of popular Rock music band ABC who has now turned into a musicologist focusing on the traditional Chin music. Salai Tawna’s aim is to preserve the Chin heritage. At present, he is doing research on the traditional music of the Chin/Mizo people for his PhD dissertation at the Zurich University of Switzerland. According to the “Academic ranking of world universities 2003” Zurich University is among the top 50 universities in the world, and it is among the top 10 universities in Europe. In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of his career as an artist, Salai Tawna has released a new CD album called “Heart Museum” Vol.1 late last year with his songs from the 80s. Chinland Guardian had the chance to interview him and present this interview on the auspicious occasion of the Chin National Day February 2005. This interview is published at San Francisco Indy Media. Full story

Aizawl, Aug 16 (PTI) Presbyterian churches in Mizoram organised prayers asking for continued criminalisation of homosexuality in line with section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. The prayer services were held in accordance with the appeal made by the Presbyterian Church Synod, the highest decision making body of the church, which had earlier submitted a memorandum to Union Law Minister Veerapa Moily asking the Centre not ... Full story

Aizawl, Aug 16 (PTI) Presbyterian churches in Mizoram organised prayers asking for continued criminalisation of homosexuality in line with section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. Full story

Chief Secretary of North Indian state of Mizoram - Mr. Vanhela Pachuau disclosed Saturday that two persons in Mizoram have tested positive of the Swine Flu H1N1. Full story

AIZAWL: More than 300 pigs have died reportedly of swine fever in south Mizoram's Lunglei and Saiha districts over the last week, even as health officials sought to allay fears of people, saying the disease was different from the dreaded H1N1 flu. Full story

Aizawl , June 30 ' Remna Ni&aposor peace day, to commemorate the signing of the historic Mizo peace accord on June 30, 1986 was observed in Mizoram as all the government offices and educational institutions remained closed for the day. While no official function was organised by the government, functions to mark the day were held in the offices of ruling Congress and opposition Mizo National ... Full story

Aizawl (PTI): Wine produced from grapes at Champhai and Hnahlan villages on the Mizoram-Myanmar border would soon quench the thirst of the people of Mizoram who have been under the dry law for 12 long years. Wine processing from grapes was allowed in the state after the Mizoram Liquor Total Prohibition Act, ... Full story

Aizawl (IANS): The opposition in Mizoram is attempting to forge a combined front to challenge the ruling Congress in next month's parliamentary elections and the by-poll for one assembly seat. "The opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) has decided to form a united front with other regional parties to fight the Congress candidate," said MNF general secretary Lalhmingliana, ... Full story

Aizawl, March 19: Talks on the border dispute between Mizoram's Kolasib district and Hailakandi district of Assam would be held at the border village of Phaisen tomorrow. Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) of Vairengte and his Hailakandi counterpart would also conduct joint verification at the disputed site tomorrow, Additional Superintendent ... Full story

Central YMA expressed grave concern on the spread of wrong informations about the Mizos and the YMA through Human Rights Watch Website which malign the Mizos and the NGO. It also blamed Mizo tribes of Myanmar presently scattered in various parts of the world for spreading such wrong informations while the Mizos understand their problems and treat them with love and care. Report of Human ... Full story