Evening News Nuggets

1. Three NE states complete 'Ease of Doing Business' reforms

Three States from Northeast India are now eligible for an additional borrowing of 0.25 per cent of GSDP.

2. Assam: Deserters rejoin BJP in East Karbi Anglong

The Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Tuliram Ronghang, alongside MP Horensing Bey and EKADC-BJP president Dhansing Teron, welcomed the members back to the party.

3. Only ‘double engine’ Govt can give stable, all-round development for Assam: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi alleged the Congress government for giving fake promises to the people of Assam.

4. Meghalaya: BSF organises Civic Action Programme in South Garo Hills

Students and youths from nearby villages presented a variety of cultural shows, and the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Tura, distributed 17 bicycles to the students.

5. Meghalaya: Man murdered in broad daylight over allegations of witchcraft

One villager in Meghalaya’s North Garo Hills (NGH) district hacked his neighbour to death after suspecting him of practising witchcraft.

6. Cattle smuggler allegedly shot dead by BSF in Tripura

According to the BSF, while patrolling the area, the jawans saw a group of miscreants cutting the border fencing, and tried to stop them.