Nepal has formally approached India to accept its National Identity Card (NID) as a valid travel document for cross-border movement. This request aims to enhance identity verification while facilitating travel between the neighbouring countries.
The proposal was submitted by Nepal’s Department of Immigration to the Government of India in late June.
The Manipur Youth Assembly 2026 concluded on Sunday with the adoption of a seven-point resolution themed “Manipur First”, which called for regional political unity, transparent governance, employment generation, and lasting peace in the state.
Organised by Manipur Miyamgi Eehou (MAMEE) under the leadership of Khaidem Mani, the event was held at [location not specified].
A joint team of central security forces and the Manipur Police arrested four alleged drug smugglers, including one individual from Assam, during coordinated anti-drug operations on Monday. Authorities recovered contraband valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh, Rs 1.81 lakh in cash, a firearm, and a four-wheeler during the operations.
After several years in active politics, former Lok Sabha member Rebati Tripura has returned to teaching, the profession where his public life began. He has resumed his role as a Post Graduate Teacher in Political Science at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Higher Secondary School in Agartala, where he had previously served.
In Bajali district’s Batua village, a man lost his life while attempting to rescue a 14-year-old girl from an oncoming train on Monday. Both individuals were struck by the up-bound Sifung Express and died at the scene. Reports indicate that the girl was trying to cross the railway track when the incident occurred.
A court in Serchhip district, Mizoram, has sentenced RT Lalhlimpuia, a resident of Thenzawl, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, an official stated. The Additional District and Sessions Judge Julie Lalrinzami found the convict guilty on the charges.
Tripura Health Secretary Kiran Gitte emphasised the importance of raising awareness throughout the state to enhance organ donation and transplantation services. He outlined the government’s plans to expand transplant facilities and strengthen institutional capacity during the Organ Donation Day event at Pragna Bhavan on Monday. Gitte stated that the state was observing the occasion as part of its ongoing commitment to support organ donation initiatives.
The Assam government has declared plans to construct a one-kilometre road leading to the home of Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from the state to summit Mount Everest, which will be named after her. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the decision was made to recognise Gorh’s historic achievement and acknowledge her courage.
Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma announced on Monday that the party will undergo significant organisational restructuring following the Village Committee (VC) elections. He emphasised that individuals engaging in politics for personal gain will be excluded from the renewed party structure.
In a statement, Pradyot specified that the reorganisation will encompass the party comprehensively.
The Kohima district administration has announced the temporary closure of a section of National Highway-2 (Kohima-Mao section) passing through the Phesama sinking area. The closure will be in effect for 10 hours, from 8 am to 6 pm on Tuesday, to allow restoration work to be carried out and to ensure public safety. The order was issued by Kohima District Magistrate B. Henok Buchem.