The Union government has informed the Nagaland government that the Protected Area Regime has been relaxed for the Hornbill Festival. The Hornbill Festival is an annual 10-day cultural celebration held from December 1 to 10 in Nagaland.
Imphal (Manipur) [India], October 13 (ANI): The Protected Area Permit (PAP) system, which prohibits foreign nationals from visiting some north eastern states, including Manipur, without obtaining due permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been relaxed for Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland