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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

Van Biak Thang, Chinland Guardian, 14 July 2009 - The first two of a series of Chin Famine Live Aid Concerts in Europe were successfully held in Esbjerg and Saeby , Denmark , drawing hundreds of Chin and other supporters on 11 and 13 July 2009. 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

Monday, 29 Jun 2009 - Projects Today reported that the Asian Development Bank is likely to provide loans worth USD 200 million to 5 northeast states for improving the urban infrastructure. However, the funds are expected to be used to enhance the basic infrastructure like water supply and sanitation in Shillong (Meghalaya), Aizawl (Mizoram), Kohima (Nagaland), Gangtok (Sikkim) and Agartala (Tripura). The ADB board has approved the ... 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

Today, June 26, 2009 marked 33rd anniversary of the execution of Burma ’s most celebrated student hero Salai Tin Maung Oo. On the occasion of this anniversary, Chinland Guardian has a chance to intervie Mai Popo, former student political prisoner and younger sister of Salai Tin Maung Oo. Salai Tin Maung Oo, a legendary hero among student activists and freedom lovers among Burma ’s pro-democracy ... Full story

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his début to the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1969, and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as ... Full story