“Ukhrul Black Pottery: How Nungbi Village Revived a  Neolithic Craft for Modern Markets”
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“Ukhrul Black Pottery: How Nungbi Village Revived a  Neolithic Craft for Modern Markets”

Summary of the News ArticleIn Ukhrul district’s Nungbi (Longpi) village, the centuries-old black pottery tradition is keeping around 200 families afloat, serving as their main livelihood. Made manually—without potter’s wheels—and fired in open kilns using a mix of crushed serpentine stone and natural clay, this eco-friendly craft produces durable, non-toxic cookware ideal for slow cooking….

Tragic Discovery: Tangkhul Naga Man Found Dead During Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul
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Tragic Discovery: Tangkhul Naga Man Found Dead During Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul

News Summary A somber cloud has descended over Manipur’s Ukhrul district as the body of 44-year-old AS Telsang, a member of the Tangkhul Naga tribe, was discovered under suspicious circumstances. Telsang had been reported missing for two days while attending the 5th edition of the Shirui Lily Festival. His body was found in Hamleikhong A…

Journalists Directed to Conceal ‘Manipur’ Sign on Official Bus, Return Without Covering Shirui Festival
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Journalists Directed to Conceal ‘Manipur’ Sign on Official Bus, Return Without Covering Shirui Festival

News Summary On May 20, 2025, a group of journalists en route to cover the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district, Manipur, were instructed by security personnel at the Gwaltabi checkpoint to conceal the “Manipur State Transport” signage on their official bus. The directive led to confusion and delays, ultimately causing the media team to…

Naga Groups Condemn Farmer Attack, Implement Road Blockade in Manipur
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Naga Groups Condemn Farmer Attack, Implement Road Blockade in Manipur

Summary Naga organizations in Manipur have condemned a recent attack on a Naga farmer, Kanshok Horam, allegedly by Kuki militants in Imphal East. In response, groups like the Southern Tangkhul Students’ Union and Tangkhul Naga Valley Students’ Association announced an indefinite blockade on the Ukhrul-Imphal road. They emphasized the importance of community unity against violence…