Mid-day News Nuggets

1. 70-year-old woman set ablaze in Arunachal fire

An elderly woman was charred to death when a fire broke out at her residence at Kunu-Yami Village under Kamba Circle of West Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh.

2. Only traditional Assamese gamosa to be used at govt programmes

To support and promote locally available products, only hand-woven gamosa, and traditional food items will be used during government programmes, the State Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made this decision on Wednesday.

3. Assam: Dibrugarh 'Cattle smuggler' shot at while attempting to escape from police custody

Dibrugarh police on Thursday morning shot at notorious cattle smuggler Mohammad Akhtar Raja Khan alias Tiklu Khan while he tried to flee from police custody.

4. Rijiju gets Law ministry, Sonowal appointed Ports & Shipping minister; read full list

The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed the allocation of portfolios among the new members of the Council of Ministers, including five representatives from the Northeast who have taken oath as ministers on Wednesday evening. 

5. Cow protection bill to be placed in Assam Assembly session: Minister

The Assam Cabinet has approved the cow protection bill to be placed before the state Assembly session.