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17 November, 2010

MIZORAM: NO LONGER A ‘DRY STATE’ BUT THE MLTP ACT STILL REMAINS

Amendments are made when existing laws are no longer appropriate for the state and the society. There is no denying that the Mizoram Liquor Total Prohibition Act (1995) has many loopholes and disadvantages. It could also be deemed as a failure like in any other states. At the same time, amendments do not come easy especially regarding the basic themes of the MLTP Act viz. prohibition of consumption, manufacture and sale of alcohol mainly due to the role of the pressure groups (the Church, the Young Mizo Association, the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl etc.)

In the wake of a new millennium, the successful cultivation of grapes in Hnahlan and Champhai areas compelled the Government under the chief ministership of Zoramthanga to make amendments for the consumption, manufacture and sale of wine in Mizoram. It was also seen as a source of revenue for the government. In 2008, the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics (Wine) Rules, was therefore, made under Section 70 of the Mizoram Liquor Total Prohibition Act, 1995. These rules came into force with effect from 9th April, 2009.

Zawlaidi: Red Port Wine
Following the legalization of wines, the Grape Growers Society and the Horticulture Department pushed way for the manufacture and sale of local wine known as ‘Zawlaidi’ (synonymous with love potion). The local-made wine which contains about 14% alcohol has been sold in the markets freely since October this year. After more than a decade of total prohibition of alcohol, some amount of alcohol is now permitted in the state. The dual existence of wine rules (2008) and the total prohibition act (1995), which are contradictory to each other necessitate yet another major change in alcohol policy. The Mizoram Liquor Total Prohibition Act (1995) should be repealed, and not only because of legalization of local-made wines but also because it has many loopholes. Repealing the MLTP Act does not necessarily mean the liberalization of alcohol in Mizoram but of regulation according to which a new Act would be made such as the Mizoram Liquor Partial Prohibition Act or the Mizoram Liquor Regulation Act which would also be on par with the Church and other pressure groups.
Since alcohol policy is under the legislative power of state governments as found in Article 47 of the Directive Principles of State Policy, it is all upto the policy makers now to make a ‘change’. Is it not a matter of good governance and the responsibility of a good government to fix contradicting laws and policies which may in fact hamper the growth of a state?
Hnahlan Winery


Picture source:
1) http://tanpuia.com/miz/files/2011/08/zawlaidi2.jpg
2) http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg823/scaled.php?server=823&filename=zawlaidi04.jpg&res=medium

09 November, 2010

MY BANDS

SEVENITY
(Lunglei, Mizoram)

Years active: 2003-04
MEMBERS:
Nundika Hnamte - vocals
Kima Chhangte - guitars
C. Awma - bass
Lawmsanga (Sisanga) - keyboards
Duhawma - drums
Rema Hnamte - drums

STYLES:
GOSPEL ROCK: Progressive, Hard and Soft Rock.

Sevenity appears in:
- Saikuti Hall Inaugration Show (avialable in VCDs) 
- Chawngfianga Memorial School Inaugration (avialable in VCDs) 
- Riangvaite Pual Christmas Concert (avialable in VCDs) 
- Gospel River Band Concert (Sevenity opened the show) (avialable in VCDs) 
- Project Zodingdi Gospel Vol.1 includes Sevenity's Kraws Vuan Zelin (avialable in VCDs)

to listen Sevenity's Kraws vuan Zelin, click on the link:

BLOOD RED RIDING HOOD
(St. Joseph's College Rock Band, Bangalore)

Years active: 2004-2007 
MEMBERS:
Nundika Hnamte - vocals
Siam Paite - guitars
Benjamin Khiangte - guitars
Emmanuel Fanai - bass
Msa - keys
Kishan - drums
Arnav - drums

STYLES:
Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal, Melodic Death Metal.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
(i) 2nd prize in Inter-College Rock Show at Bishop Cotton's Girls' College, Sept,2004.
(ii) 3rd prize in Inter-College Rock Show at at St. Joseph's College, Jan,2006 (Visages).

LAL ISUA KA DUH BER

- Nundika Hnamte
Composed: 23rd Feb,04
Recorded: Oct, 2007
Re-mastered: 7th Feb, 2008

Isua hnenah ka him
A angchhung nuamah chuan;
Thlemnate'n min lo chim mahse
Isua hnenah ka him.

    A kianga awm ka thlang ber
    Hmangaih Pathian a ni si
    Ani'n min thlahthlam dawn si lo
    Lal Isua ka duh ber

Isua hnenah ka lawm
Malsawmnain min vur;
Tlachhamin ka awm tawh lawng e
Isuan min hre reng si.

    A kianga awm ka thlang ber
    Hmangaih Pathian a ni si
    Ani'n min thlahthlam dawn si lo
    Lal Isua ka duh ber

    Khawvel finna zawng aiin
    Ka chhandamtu ka thlang ber
    Van nuamah chuan min hruai dawn si
    Lal Isua ka duh ber.

*******

(Note: "Lal Isua ka duh ber" hi B.A. zir tura 2004-a Bangalore-a ka chhuk hma deuha ka phuah a ni a. Ka nuin khawvel chhiat tawh zia leh Isua-ah lo chuan himna tak tak hi khawi hmunah mah a awm chuang lo a ni tih a sawi atanga ka phuah chhuah a ni.

Pathian hla ka phuahte zinga nalh ka tih ber zinga mi a ni.)


TO LISTEN, click on the link below:
http://www.purevolume.com/NundikaHnamte/albums/Lei+Hla+Mawi+%28Free+Downloads%29
WATCH youtube VIDEO @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnEqM_7k8Xk

07 November, 2010

NEVER ENOUGH

Artist: Dikim7: Nundika Hnamte & Kima Chhangte of 7ity
Lyrics & Tune: Nundika Hnamte
Music: Kima Chhangte
Composed & Recorded: December, 2006.
Kima Chhangte Home Records, Zohnuai, Lunglei
[remastered in September, 2010 by Nundika Hnamte@University of Hyderabad]

If i could touch you, kiss you,
Hold you in my arms (in my arms)
If i could see you, love you,
Feel you one more time
Just once...

Embrace my heart and keep it warm
Capture my mind don't let me down
You're driving me crazy...

I need you, Miss you, Love you
Never Enough
Crave to touch your body
Never enough
Every word that you say
Is turning me on
Every move that you make
Is turning me on
Don't wanna see you cry

I promise that i'll never break your heart
My Love (My Love)
I promise that i'll never let you go
My love, Not once

Embrace my heart and keep me warm
Capture my mind don't let me down
You're driving me crazy...

I need you, Miss you, Love you
Never Enough
Crave to touch your body
Never enough
Every word that you say
Is turning me on
Every move that you make
Is turning me on
Don't wanna see you cry

Turn me on.. Turn me on Baby
Don't wanna let you go
Don't wanna make you cry

I need you, Miss you, Love you
Never Enough
Crave to touch your body
Never enough
Every word that you say
Is turning me on
Every move that you make
Is turning me on
Don't wanna see you cry

Oooohh... Oooohhh...

to listen click on the link provided below:
http://www.purevolume.com/NundikaHnamte/albums/Demos+%28Free+Download%29
or watch youtube video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtYlSpGm-hY&feature=related

JESUS I LOVE YOU

Nundika Hnamte feat. Puia Hmar (Stacy's Penitence)
(Recorded: 5th Feb, 2010, Grace Home, Bangalore)

Jesus, i love you
Because you died for me on the cross
You washed away all my sins
You gave your life for me
Oh Jesus you're so good to me.

Jesus, i need you
Because i am so lost without you
And i cannot find the right way
I need you to lead the way
And i'll follow you faithfully

I belong to you and you are mine
I belong to you and you are mine

Jesus, i love you
Because you died for me on the cross
You washed away all my sins
You gave your life for me
Oh Jesus you're so good to me.

(Guitar solo by Puia Hmar)

I belong to you and you are mine
I belong to you and you are mine
(I belong to You, You belong to me)

Watch video on youtube. Click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UonOhHLU8n8
Listen audio on mymusichutch. Click here:
http://www.themusichutch.com/listen.php?songid=82885

EVEN IF YOU WANT TO CRY

(Recorded: 7th December, 2007)

Even if you want to cry
You can cry on my shoulder
Even if you want to sleep
You can sleep in my arms
Tonight

Baby you know i am the one
Who loves and comforts you
I'm your lover; your best friend
I'm your man

I am here to comfort you
With warm embrace and love
Kindly surrender to me
As i do to you

Even if you want to cry
You can cry on my shoulder
Even if you want to sleep
You can sleep in my arms
Tonight

We'll go back to yesterday
When we were strong and free
We will fly like an eagle
In the sky

You don't have to be afraid
I'll always walk behind
I'm not far, i'm watching you
All the time

Even if you want to cry
You can cry on my shoulder
Even if you want to sleep
You can sleep in my arms
Tonight

Listen audio on mymusichutch. Click here: 
http://www.themusichutch.com/listen.php?songid=77544