Cultural affairs minister Dasanglu Pul, addressing the 17th Lha Chhut Festival, emphasized the importance of preserving Meyor traditions and promoting linguistic heritage. She highlighted environmental conservation efforts to protect the region's pine forests and sustain tourism. Pul launched educational glossaries and unveiled a documentary on the festival.
An overhead water tank collapsed. Three students died at the scene. Three other students suffered injuries. They were taken to TRIHMS. The deceased were class 9 students. The injured were from classes 6 and 7. Police detained the principal, owner, and four staff. An investigation is underway.