Imphal, 11 April 2017 ( Evening News ) : Chief Minister, Nongthombam Biren was accorded a warm welcome by the people of Ukhrul today. People from all age groups had gathered at the Tangkhul Nagalong ground to welcome the chief minister since early morning. Locals of Litan, Ramvai, etc also welcomed the chief minister. Chief Minister, Biren also inaugurated a new tourist spot at Hundung as part of the visit. Unlike the last visit by the previous Govt where "Welcome to South Nagaland" was written on the banner, "Welcome Chief Minister of Manipur, Nongthombam Biren" was on the banner this time. Speaking at his reception in Tangkhul Nagalong ground, the chief minister said 201 Crore Rupees has already been sanctioned for the development of Ukhrul. He said an additional amount of 10 Crore Rupees has also been sanctioned to build the Tangkhul Ima Keithel. Biren further said stern actions will be taken against those officials not willing to go to the hills. He expressed the desire to hold the siroy lilly festival at an international level and also to revive the Siroi Lilly cup football tournament. Biren said the chiefs of th Hills and CSO's can meet him on 10th of every month. Tangkhul Nagalong (TNL) made 3 demands to the chief minister, first to recognise the legitimate rights of the Nagas and bring about a solution, second to roll back the new districts created by the previous Govt and third to remove the security forces deployed on the national highway. Chariman of ADC, Ukhrul, Dr. Yangsolung appealed the chief minister to tar the Ukhrul Road and to improve banking facilities and education. Ministers Biswajit, Shyamkumar, parliamentary secretaries and top officials of both civil and police also attended the function.