Imphal, May 17 -- The Chiefs of Kuki villages situated along NH-202 (Imphal-Ukhrul road) have assured their full cooperation for the upcoming 5th edition of the Shirui Lily Festival.

The Shirui Lily Festival, a major cultural event in Manipur, will see its events held from May 20 to 24 in Ukhrul district, a region where Naga communities predominantly inhabit.

This assurance came after a crucial meeting held in Ukhrul between the powerful Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) and the Kuki village chiefs.

The TNL released a statement noting that no individual or village within its jurisdiction (Ukhrul district) would be permitted to frisk or check vehicles and passers-by.

The meeting was convened following a warning issued on May 14, 2025, by a non-...