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Assam’s Kaji Nemu, a citrus variety traditionally common in households throughout the state, could play a much larger role in the rural economy. The fruit’s Geographical Indication (GI) status, established commercial viability, and increasing international demand indicate that Kaji Nemu has the potential to become a major agro-industrial product.

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh participated in the nationwide launch of the ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan’ campaign on Sunday at Manipur University. Speaking at the university auditorium, he urged young people to avoid drugs and contribute actively to nation-building. The event was organised by the NSS Cell of Manipur University.

The Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) has introduced an initiative called ‘Dara Disa Hamdaone Riphain’ to preserve Dimasa cultural traditions and encourage cleanliness and rural development across over 300 Dimasa villages in the district. The Cultural Affairs Department of the council launched the scheme on Sunday, with Autonomous Council members participating in the event.

Security forces recovered and defused six improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur and apprehended three alleged cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party–Meeyamgee Feengnag Lanmee (KCP-MFL) in separate operations over the last 24 hours, officials stated on Sunday.

Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team comprising the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and the Manipur Police conducted these operations. Further details on the locations and timing of the seizures were not disclosed.

Students, faculty members, staff, and officials of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland reaffirmed their support for the Government of India’s 100-week Nasha Mukt Yuva for Vikshit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan on Sunday. They pledged to promote a healthier and drug-free society through sustained awareness efforts and youth-led initiatives. Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav attended the event, emphasising the importance of youth leadership in the campaign against drug abuse.

Two of Assam’s largest recent drug seizures were reviewed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) as part of intensified efforts to dismantle organised drug networks across the state. The seizures included 80,000 Yaba tablets in Sribhumi district and 669.734 kilograms of ganja concealed in cargo parcels at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.

The NCB collaborated with multiple enforcement agencies to strengthen coordinated operations targeting drug trafficking in Assam.

The Tai Ahom Jatiya Parishad has requested a one-time financial assistance of Rs 20,000 crore from the Centre for flood-affected areas in Upper Assam. Separately, Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi has called on the Assam government to provide a minimum of Rs 10 lakh as compensation to each family impacted by the floods. These demands were made on Sunday amid ongoing concerns related to the flooding in the region.

The Arunachal Pradesh government has transferred nine specialist doctors to various hospitals and community health centres across the state in a move aimed at enhancing healthcare services and improving access to specialist medical care. An order issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare on July 27 detailed the transfers as part of this initiative.

The Congress party criticised the Assam government on Sunday over the detention of indigenous and land rights activist Pranab Doley under the National Security Act (NSA). The party alleged that this action is part of a growing trend by BJP governments to “weaponise” preventive detention laws to suppress dissent. Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh stated that the Assam government had invoked the NSA for this purpose.

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen emphasised the role of sports in nation-building while recognising young athletes as symbols of hope, resilience and national pride. She made these remarks during a ceremony on Saturday where she felicitated four distinguished sportspersons from the conflict-affected Kangpokpi district.

The felicitation was organised by the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Sadar Hills and held at El-Shaddai in Kangpokpi.