Overview

• A total of 36 members of the search and rescue team received Rs 5.4 lakh in cash awards and certificates of appreciation were handed to police, SDRF, fire and emergency personnel
• Investigators allege that Sonam Raghuvanshi conspired with three others to murder her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, and the hunt for her continues
• Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh urged responsible travel and pledged a dedicated street-vendor facility near Mawkdok Bridge to support local livelihoods
• Local guides raised alarms over poor road conditions, lack of signage and weak mobile network coverage, prompting officials to prioritise infrastructure repairs
• Director of Tourism Cyril VD Diengdoh outlined the Tourist Buddy programme for certified guides and the MTIME App for mandatory real-time tourist registration