39-568: Lilium mackliniae , the Shirui lily or Shirui Kashong Timrawon , is a rare Indian species of plant found only in the upper reaches of the Shirui hill ranges in the Ukhrul district of Manipur , India , at an elevation of 1,730–2,590 metres (5,680–8,500 ft) above sea level. It is located near the boundary of Myanmar to the east, Shirui village in the west, Choithar village in the south and Sihai village in
78-789: A base from which they might have easily gone into the plains of India. Kohima has a large cemetery known as the Kohima War Cemetery for the Allied war dead; it is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission . The cemetery lies on the slopes of Garrison Hill, in what was once the Deputy Commissioner's tennis court, which was the scene of intense fighting known as the Battle of the Tennis Court . The epitaph carved on
117-419: A cool, but well-lit space. Artificial heat can prevent germination and they only germinate in the spring after they have been chilled or frozen in the winter. They can be grown in small pots and then repotted or planted outside. This is because the area in which they are from, Ukhrul, has wet summers and cold, dry winters. The lily has medicinal properties which is used in treating skin and stomach problems. It
156-468: A full-fledged state on 1 December 1963, Kohima was named as the state capital. On 20 March 1986, two students Kekuojalie Sachü and Vikhozo Yhoshü were killed in indiscriminate firing by Nagaland Police when they participated in a peaceful protest called by the Naga Students' Federation (NSF) to rally against the state government's decision on the introduction of Indian Police Service (IPS) cadres and
195-465: A microscope has seven colors. They are ivory on the inside and occasionally are colored a pale pink as well. The outside can be a reddish-purple as well. It is a trumpet-shaped flower which hangs downward. The flowers can be cultivated in various ways. They grow well in humus soil that remains moist and is sheltered from direct summer sunlight. They can be grown as bulbs and seeds. The seeds need to be covered with compost about 5 mm deep and need to be in
234-536: A population of 99,039 of which males and females were 51,626 and 47,413 respectively. Kohima has an average literacy rate of 90.76%, higher than the national average of 76.55%. Religion in Kohima City (2011) The major religion in Kohima is Christianity which is practised by 80.22% of the population. Other religions includes Hinduism (16.09%), Islam (3.06%) and Buddhism (0.45%). Tourism plays an important role in
273-569: A time when it was a village of the Angami Nagas . It became an urban centre in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters of the then Naga Hills District of Assam Province . It officially became the capital after the state of Nagaland was inaugurated in 1963. Kohima was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II . The battle is often referred to as the Stalingrad of
312-573: Is a contemporary arts and music centre located in Jotsoma , about 6 km (3.7 mi) west of the city centre. The NAJ Cosfest is an Otaku -based cosplay festival held every year in the month of July. The annual event was started in 2013 and is organized by the Nagaland Anime Junkies. The cosfest is one of the biggest cosplay festivals in North East India . The Hornbill Festival is
351-475: Is a village located north of Ukhrul in Ukhrul district, Manipur state, India. The village is 15 kilometers from Ukhrul. National Highway 150 Imphal - Kohima via Jessami passes through the village. The village is divided into two parts, Shirui ato and Shirui aze; however, both the parts are under one chief. Shirui is famous for the rich and flora found on Shirui Kashong or Shirui peak and especially for blooming of
390-579: Is divided into nineteen sectors with a total of thirty-three administrative wards under the authority of the Kohima Municipal Council , covering an area of about 35 km (14 sq mi). Each ward has its own council government and handles many of the functions that are handled by city governments in other jurisdictions. The Kohima Police of the Nagaland Police is the police force responsible for maintaining security, law and order in
429-683: Is not connected with the rail network. The nearest railway stations are the Chümoukedima Shokhüvi Railway Station and the Dimapur Railway Station . An extension of the railway line from Dimapur to Kohima was proposed and surveyed in 2009. Due to a dispute over land acquisition the track was resurveyed and an alternative alignment was proposed in 2013 and is expected to be completed by 2026. Regardless of its hilly terrain, cycling has become an increasingly popular way to get in and around Kohima. A bicycle-sharing system
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#1732905149662468-475: Is that the two lovers jumped from the cliffs to their death and thus came the flower. The flower is called Kashong Timrawon traditionally and is believed to represent kindness, protection, prosperity, and a happy life. The first Westerners to identify the flower were Jean and Frank Kingdon-Ward , who came to Manipur for botanical research in 1946. They set up base at Ukhrul in a building which they called "Cobweb cottage alias Bug bungalow". The couple "discovered"
507-764: Is the capital of the North East Indian state of Nagaland . With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Kohima constitutes both a district and a municipality . The municipality covers 20 km (7.7 sq mi). The city lies on the foothills of Japfü section of the Barail Range located south of the District ( 25°40′N 94°07′E / 25.67°N 94.12°E / 25.67; 94.12 ) and has an average elevation of 1,261 m (4,137 ft). Originally known as Kewhira , Kohima's history goes back to
546-410: Is the primary occupation of the inhabitants. Shirui Lily , the state flower of Manipur state blooms at Shirui Kashong during the last week of May through the second week of June. Due to unchecked deforestation and climate change, the population of the wild flower is said to be depleting every year and has been tagged as an endangered flower. Every year, the village hosts a week long festival called
585-725: The Asian Highway 1 and the Tsiepfü Tsiepfhe Road (AG). Sokhriezie Park is a centrally located lake that sits below the PHQ Junction. Kohima Botanical Garden is located at New Ministers' Hill Ward and is looked after by the Nagaland Forest Department . The Kohima Capital Cultural Center is a cultural center which has a multipurpose hall that provides various facilities for its citizens. The Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA)
624-680: The Japfü – Barail intersection with Pulie Badze to the southwest overlooking the city. The city experiences a subtropical highland climate ( Köppen : Cwb ), with greater contrast between summer and winter than in other continents due to the monsoons but mild temperatures even for latitude and altitude. The months of June to September concentrate much of the precipitation. Kohima has been ranked 36th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 3 population under 3 lakhs cities) in India. Most Wards in Kohima experiences severe water shortages during
663-628: The Kohima Metropolitan Area . It is headed by a Superintendent of Police (SP). Kevithuto Sophie is the current SP of Kohima. In 2020, the Kohima North Police Station became the first police station and a government facility in the entire North Eastern Region of India to receive the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 Certification for quality management system. As of 2011, Kohima had
702-774: The 1840s. In 1944 during the Second World War the Battle of Kohima along with the simultaneous Battle of Imphal was the turning point in the Burma Campaign . For the first time in South-East Asia , the Japanese lost the initiative to the Allies , which the Allies then retained until the end of the war. This hand-to-hand battle and slaughter prevented the Japanese Army from gaining
741-744: The East . In 2013, the British National Army Museum voted the Battle of Kohima to be Britain's Greatest Battle . Kohima was originally known as Kewhi–ra . People from different places and directions came in search of a place to settle down and formed a homogenous group that necessitated the establishment of a village. They named it Kewhira which is derived from the Angami word kephfükewhi which means to "meet and assemble together" and ra means "village" with its area jurisdiction. The people of Kewhira are called Kewhimia ( mia means people) who are
780-600: The Shirui Lily week to showcase the rich Tangkhul traditional cuisines and attires, flower show, painting competition and entertainment programmes as an attempt to spread awareness to safeguard the rare flower. In 2017, the Government of Manipur declared Shirui Lily Festival as a state festival which is now being celebrated every year with much fanfare. Kohima Kohima ( / k oʊ ˈ h iː m ə / ; Angami Naga : Kewhira ( IPA: [ˈkɛʍɪɻə] ))
819-639: The Siroi lily in 1946 and Frank later named it in honour of his wife. The discovery received the Prestigious Merit Prize in 1948 by Royal Horticultural Society Flower. The India Post commemorated the Lily with issuing a postage stamp. It is also the State flower of Manipur. Intense tourism, waste and plastic dumping, plucking, and uprooting of the plant has resulted in it becoming endangered. It has also been invaded by
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#1732905149662858-517: The backdrop of widespread protests and civil unrest in the state, T. R. Zeliang announced his resignation as the Chief Minister of Nagaland. On 27 February 2023, a massive fire broke in Mao Market and NN Market, one of the biggest commercial areas in Kohima, causing complete damage to the markets. Kohima is located at 25°67' North, 94°10' East, in the southern part of Nagaland. It lies north of
897-690: The bamboo invasive species. As such there have been multiple efforts made in order to help revitalize the flower. First in 1982, The Siroi National Park was established and covered an area of .41 km of where the lily naturally grows. On 13 October 2013, Shajin Jinks, the head of the Department of Environment and Heritage of Goa, led an expedition to the Shiroi Hills to raise awareness to protect this endangered heritage. The Shirui Lily Festival has been started in May 2017, for
936-603: The biggest annual festival in North East India. The festival is held every year from 1 to 10 December with the purpose to promote the richness of the Naga heritage and traditions. The main venue is located at the Kisama Heritage Village , located 12 km (7.5 mi) south of the city centre. The inhabitants of Kohima have been historically characterized as "fashion-conscious". Numerous fashion stores are located across
975-585: The city and a number of fashion related events are held annually. The southern wards starting from Main Town and beyond are the most fashionable areas of Kohima. The Nagaland State Museum is located in Bayavü Hill and displays a comprehensive collection of artefacts including ancient sculptures, traditional dresses, inscriptions of the Naga people. The Kohima Jain Temple , the oldest Jain temple in North East India
1014-620: The city's economy. The number of tourists visiting Kohima has been increasing significantly each year. Kohima War Cemetery is a memorial dedicated to soldiers of the 2nd British Division of the Allied Forces who died in the Second World War at Kohima in April 1944. There are 1,420 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War at this cemetery. Sakhrie Park is a recreational park located at Middle Tsiepfü Tsiepfhe Ward (Middle AG) located between
1053-478: The dry seasons. The current water resources from the reservoirs of Zarü River and the streams from the slopes of Pulie Badze do not fulfill the needs of the rapidly growing population of Kohima. With the augmentation of the Zarü River project and several other upcoming water projects to be supplied from Dzüko Valley and others. The water supply is expected to cover more wards. The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC)
1092-590: The extension of the Disturbed Area Belt from 5 to 20 km along the Indo-Myanmar (Indo- Burma ) border. The event was so tumultuous that it led three Cabinet ministers and five State Ministers of Nagaland to resign. On 5 March 1995, when a convoy of the 16th Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army was traversing through Kohima, a tyre burst from one of the convoy's own vehicle led the armed troops to mistake
1131-685: The first time in history, to increase awareness of the rare flower and its value to the world. The festival is going to be celebrated every year in Ukhrul town as well as Shirui village in Manipur. On Feb 19, 2015, the National Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development launched a campaign to redevelop the habitat of the Siroi Lily. They will grow the flowers in the lab and distribute them to nurseries elsewhere to be planted and cultivated. Shirui Shirui, initially called Shiroy/Shiroi,
1170-573: The indigenous inhabitants and hereditarily owned the land of Kewhira . According to oral history, the historical founder of Kewhira Village was Tsiera (stone defender). The village is said to be more than 700 years old and is believed to be the second largest village in Asia. The village is divided into four large clans ( thinuo ): Tsütuonuomia , Lhisemia , Dapfhütsumia and Pfüchatsumia (T, L, D, and P Khel respectively). The East India Company Administration started to expand into Kohima beginning
1209-474: The memorial of the 2nd British Division in the cemetery has become world-famous as the Kohima poem. When You Go Home, Tell Them of Us and Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today. The verse is attributed to John Maxwell Edmonds (1875–1958), and is thought to have been inspired by the epitaph written by Simonides to honour the Greek who fell at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. When Nagaland became
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1248-652: The north. This shade-loving lily has pale bluish-pink petals but has seven colours when observed through a microscope. In the wild, it flowers in the monsoon months of June and July. They are seasonal flowering plants and at their best in May and June when it blooms. The peak season of its bloom is May 15 to June 5. The height of the plant is 1–3 feet (0.30–0.91 m) and has one to seven flowers per plant. They blossom in Spring specifically May 15 - June 5. The plants are .3-.91m (1–3 ft) in height with 1-7 flowers per plant. It has pale blue-pink petals, but when observed through
1287-535: The rare Lilium mackliniae during the start of Monsoon. The village is flanked by Ukhrul in the west, Langdang in the south, Mapum in the east, Sihai in the North east and Lunghar in the north. Locally inhabitants speak Shirui dialect which belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family. According to 2011 census, Shirui ato has 100 households with the total of 472 people of which 296 are male and 176 are female. Of
1326-561: The sound of the tyre bursting for a bomb attack. The troops reacted immediately and started firing at civilian populace. A total of 7 were killed and 36 were left injured. The incident is widely referred to as the 1995 Kohima Massacre. On 2 February 2017, the office building of the Kohima Municipal Council was burned down by a mob as part of the boycott of the Civic Elections . The fire significantly damaged adjoining government and private buildings. On 19 February, in response against
1365-410: The total population, 106 were in the age group of 0–6 years. The average sex ratio of Shirui aze is 1018 female to 1000 male which is higher than the state average of 985. The literacy rate of the village stands at 95.49%. Male literacy rate stands at 98.27% while female literacy rate was 92.65%. The village is home to people of Tangkhul Naga tribe. Majority of the inhabitants are Christians. Agriculture
1404-423: The total population, 49 were in the age group of 0–6 years. The average sex ratio of Shirui ato is 595 female to 1000 male which is lower than the state average of 985. The literacy rate of the village stands at 90.31%. Male literacy rate stands at 93.02% while female literacy rate was 86.06%. As per 2011 census, Shirui aze has 184 households with the total of 793 people of which 393 are male and 400 are female. Of
1443-589: Was believed that the plant can only be grown on the tops of the Shirui Hill as the British attempted to move it, but it wasn't working. Also, the Ukhrul Village believe that a princess lived on the hill with her lover Shirui and after she died, she still waits for him and the flower comes from the soil she is buried from. Another legend is that the daughter of goddess Philava named Lily protects these hills. The third story
1482-529: Was established in 1920. The most widely circulated newspapers in Kohima are The Morung Express , Nagaland Post , Eastern Mirror , Nagaland Page and the local newspaper Capi . The city was also home to the now defunct Kewhira Dielie , the first modern newspaper published from Nagaland. State-owned All India Radio has a local station in Kohima, which transmits various programs of mass interest like AIR FM Tragopan , etc. The major public transportation in Kohima are buses and taxis. Kohima
1521-407: Was established in 2005 under India's Constitution (Seventy-Fourth Amendment) Act, 1992. It has waste management, drainage and trade licensing and other responsibilities. Other departments of the state government , which sit in Kohima, also have a role in the administration of Kohima. The "City Development Plan" for the town, for example, was written by state Urban Development Department. Kohima
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