Block Level Kut celebrated : 30th oct13 ~ E-Pao! Headlines

You are here: Home »

Block Level Kut celebrated
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN

Imphal, October 29 2013: Stating that Kut is not only a festival of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo group but a celebration of all the communities of the state, MLA Ginsuanhao Zou has expressed confidence that various groups or clans of Kuki community will be united as one body some day.

The MLA made the observation while speaking as chief guest of the block level Kut celebration, 2013 at Saikul Block Ground, which was celebrated ahead of the upcoming post harvest festival on November 1 .

It is said that the first Kut celebrating village was Gangpijang in 1961 while the state level Kut celebration started in 1989.The state government recognized the festival in 1990 while the Indian government recognized it as the 65th festival in India.

MLA Ginsuanhao Zou appealed the people to celebrate Kut festival in a motive to bring peace and cultural unity among the people and not just celebrate it for the sake of celebration.

Block Level Kut celebrated

He further called upon the people not to look at programmes like Miss Kut contest in a different way and said that he believes that through these events the Kut celebration can be made known to the world.

Appreciating the organising committee's unity in organizing such meaningful programmes, he invited all the Saikul people to come and participate in the upcoming Kut festival on November 1 as well.

MLA Saikul A/C, Yamthong Haokip, who attended the celebration as guest of honour, urged the people to work more and talk less so that they they can develop Saikul.

Even though Saikul has been a backward region compared to the other parts of the state, someday the people will walk on black topped roads if civil organizations and people unite in bringing development, the MLA said.

Many programmes like Miss Kut beauty pageant and music were the main attraction of the celebration.

Around 5000 people including representatives of various civil organisations and village chiefs participated in the celebration during which Saikul block chiefs were also honour with presentation of traditional blankets.

* This news is as published by respected news daily at Imphal, whose name is duly marked as 'Source'. E-Pao.net is not responsible for it's sanctity & originality.

* Comments posted by users in this discussion thread and other parts of this site are opinions of the individuals posting them (whose user ID is displayed alongside) and not the views of e-pao.net. We strongly recommend that users exercise responsibility, sensitivity and caution over language while writing your opinions which will be seen and read by other users. Please read a complete Guideline on using comments on this website.

Repatriate refugees, withdraw AR : Naga CSOs to Shah - Punish Myanmar's Chin-Kuki : Buddhist monk - TSA banks on strong Jiri Peace Committee - Enforce law and order : JDO - Jiri violence : Fingers pointed at DG, SA - Many continue to extend aid to relief camps in Jiribam - Houses torched - Protest demonstration staged against failure of Govt to resolve ethnic crisis - Deport Myanmar refugees, remove AR: Naga CSOs to HM - Sit-in, rally slam India's geopolitical policy, Jiri violence - Kangpokpi man held with drone batteries in Assam - Meetei temple bombed, houses torched in Jiribam - Bodies call DGP, security advisor 'unfit' - Meet dissects plight of farmers - Thadou students urge for harmony in Jiribam - Jiribam Muslim Society curbs Eid celebrations - Security forces recover arms, ammos - Modi can't speak because of pre-poll assurance to SoO groups : Nongyai - Cabinet sub-committee for re-settlement of IDPs - Jiri folks get AR to remove barbed wires - On charges Cong had given nod to separate administration...Cong rubbishes allegations - Direct attack on the people of Manipur: CM - Meitei legislators take pledge & endorse Arambai Tenggol's demand to quell Manipur violence - No question of compromising with territorial boundary of Manipur, assures Amit Shah- Body count rises to 54 on Day 3 of conflict- Toll stands at 11; violence, unrest rage on for second day- Tribal Solidarity March takes ugly turn; houses, offices, vehicles burnt- Mobile data services suspended- SHITULF, TCLF and others endorse ATSUM's 'Solidarity Rally'- Vested interest groups behind CCpur violence : COCOMI- CCpur dash: HSA gives darion call to maintain peace- Tribal Solidarity March on May 3- Forest office torched, night curfew clamped; unrest ebbs- Land survey is direct affront to hill people, says ATSUM- CM cancels CCpur visit as venue vandalised for second time- CCpur arson : Biren talks tough- CM cancels Ccpur trip as violent clashes continue- Gym set on fire just 24 hours ahead of CM's scheduled visit to inaugurate it- ITLF gives strike call, mob damages CM event venue-

Violence in Manipur :: 2023 - 2024 COVID-19 : Impact in Manipur :: 2020-2023 Naga Peace Process : Indo-Naga Talk :: 2012-2024 The Killing Fields 2008 - 2022 ILP Implementation Demand :: 2012-2020 District Creation Demand :: 2011-2018 Timeline for Irom Sharmila agitation to repeal AFSPA - 2006-2016 Racism in Delhi / India : Death of Nido Tania :: 2014/2015 Naga's 'Alternative Arrangement' :: 2011/2012 Murder of Richard Loitam 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election 2012 Bomb Blast at Sangakpham, Manipur :: 01 August 2011 Naga Peoples' Front(NPF) Formation in Manipur :: 2011 Arrest of UNLF chairman RK Meghen alias Sanayaima :: 2010 Autonomous District Councils (ADC) Election in Hill Districts :: 2010 NSCN-IM Leader Thuingaleng Muivah's visit to Manipur :: 2010 BT Road Shoot-Out - July 23 2009 Killing of Dr Thingnam Kishan - 2009 Siroy Stand off between AR and NSCN(IM) - 2009 Manipur University's Reservation issue - 2008 Doping Charge against Laishram Monika - 2008 Missing / Kidnapping of Kids in Manipur - 2008 Migrant Workers Killing - 2008 October bloody October (Killing Fields) - 2007 Timeline for Bird Flu - 2007 Timeline for Moreh Killings - 2007 Timeline for Murder of Hriini Hubert and Muheni Martin - 2007 Timeline for 9th Assembly Election - 2007 Timeline for Affiliation to NBSE - 2006 - 2007 Timeline for Bomb Blast at ISKCON Complex - 2006 Timeline for Arrest of Maibam Naobi Chanu - 2006 Timeline for Manipur's Integrity Issue - 2005 Timeline Of Thangjam Manorama's killing Timeline Of 14th Lok Sabha elections Timeline Of Lungnila Elizabeth Kipnapping Timeline Of Latest Manipur Integrity Issue - 2003 Timeline Of Manipur Assembly Monsoon Session 2003 Timeline Of Abduction Of German National - Wolfgang Timeline Of Fifth Session Of The 8th Manipur State Assembly Timeline Of The NSCN(ImM) Talks With The Indian Govt. Timeline Of Highway 39 Security Timeline Of Flood In Manipur 2002 8th Assembly Manipur Election 2002 - Timeline Upendra Commission :: 2001/2002 - Timeline June 18 Uprising :: 2001 - Timeline

The Sangai Express Online Edition The People's Chronicle Hueiyen Lanpao Manipur Online