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Let it blossom: How Ukhrul locals are saving the rare Shirui Lily

Let it blossom: How Ukhrul locals are saving the rare Shirui Lily

by Vangamla Salle K S October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Imphal: The Shirui Lily, locally known as Kashong Timrawon, is a source of pride not only for the Tangkhul community but also for the state of Manipur and India as a whole. This rare and endemic flower has gained international recognition. Discovered in 1946 by British botanist Frank Kingdon Ward, who named it after his […]

Manipur: Wildfire has badly damaged Shirui Lily’s habitat, fear locals

by Vangamla Salle K S March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

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NSCN-IM expresses concern over wildfire at Ukhrul’s Shirui Peak

by Medolenuo Ambrocia January 21, 2020February 23, 2021

Manipur: Ukhrul all set to host ‘Shirui Lily’ fest from Oct 16-19

by Vangamla Salle K S October 12, 2019February 23, 2021

Manipur all set to host 3rd Shirui Lily Festival from Oct 16-19

by Vangamla Salle K S June 7, 2019June 13, 2021