Mid-day News Nuggets

1. Nagaland govt declares Unlock 3 from July 18; schools and colleges to reopen with vaccinated staff

As part of their third phase of ''unlocking", the Nagaland government announced Unlock-3 from July 18 which will continue till August 1.

2. Arunachal approves 3-pronged strategy to fight drug menace in the state

In an effort to fight drug menace in the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, the state cabinet on Friday approved a three-pronged strategy.

3. Manipur: Security forces apprehend four ZUF (K) cadres near Porompat village

Security forces of Spear Corps launched a joint operation with Imphal East Police and apprehended four active cadres of ZUF(K) along with weapons near Porompat Village, Imphal East, Manipur on July 15, 2021.

4. Meghalaya: MDA partners discuss boundary issue, alleged scams in power & social welfare deptts 

Presidents of the parties that are part of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) coalition met on Friday to discuss several issues ranging from the proposed visit of the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, interstate boundary issue to alleged scams in the Power and Social Welfare departments.