Former TNL president no more

UKHRUL | Dec 19

The former president of Tangkhul Naga Long, Stephen Angkang, passed away this early morning at his residence in Phungreitang East, Ukhrul.

He served as the president of TNL, for the first time in 1969-71. Then again in 1996-97, and finally for the third term in 2006-2008.

The octogenarian, born on July 14, 1930, completed his schooling in a mission school and graduated from Guwahati University in 1961.

In his lifetime, he had authored three books, namely, ‘Longyao’, ‘Kamrangphy’ and ‘Hau Customary Law’.

Further, he had also translated ‘Khamba Thoibi Sheireng’ and ‘Madhabi’ from Meitei to Hao-Tangkhul and ‘Genevieve’ from English to Hao-Tangkhul.

In recognition of his commendable research on tribal culture, he was awarded Manipur State Kala Akademi 2007. He has also been conferred recognition by UNESCO for his research on the culture of Manipur.

In appreciation of his laudable service to the society and as a mark of respect, the Tangkhul Naga Long will be organising a condolence service at 10:00 am, at TNL Ground, Ukhrul, on December 20. After the ceremony, his body would be taken to his native village, Lungphu, for burial.

The deceased 87-year-old had not been well for the past few months, said their family members.