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Police launched a search to arrest Guite. Police in Mizoram, Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya have also been asked to assist in his arrest, officials said Saturday. The festival celebrates state flower Shirui Lily, found only in Tangkhul Naga-majority hills of Ukhrul. Police have assured protection for participants traveling to Ukhrul.
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- NDTV
China's Wang Yi's 1st India Visit In 3 Years, 'Elephant', 'Dragon' To Dance?
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New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- New Indian Express
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New Indian Express
15 hours ago
- New Indian Express
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