Evening News Nuggets

1. Assam Polls 2021: Cong counters BJP claim; says Mahajot will bag 37 seats in first phase poll

While thanking the people of Upper and North Assam for turning out in large numbers in the first phase poll, Bora said the picture was becoming clearer with each passing day.

2. Meghalaya: Man dies after falling from moving bus in West Khasi Hills

Sources informed that the incident happened at around 8:00 am and, the deceased was a bus conductor.

3. Meghalaya: Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude rattles Shillong

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 06:52 pm.

4. Meghalaya: 10 km mini-marathon held in Tura

The District Sports Office organised a 10 km mini-marathon in collaboration with the District Administration and District Water and Sanitation Mission, West Garo Hills.

5. Security forces seize contraband in Mizoram

Assam Rifles, along with Mizoram Excise and Narcotics department, also apprehended two individuals during the operation.

6. Tripura: "Stop negative politics," appeals TIPRA chief Pradyot Debbarman

TIPRA chief's appeal came days after political clashes were reported between various political parties, ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections.