Morning News Nuggets

1. ICAR concludes three-day training programme in Arunachal Pradesh

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research witnessed the participation of over 49 farmers in a three-day training programme.

2. Mild earthquake jolts Assam

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 10:33 pm.

3. China criticises felicitation of Galwan hero from Manipur

The English-language Chinese newspaper under the People’s Daily slammed the felicitation of Captain Rangnamei by Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and accused Rangnamei of initiating the fight.

4. Meghalaya: 63-year-old man drowns in Nongstoin

The deceased was identified as Asli Pathaw of Nongrim Upper New Nongstoin.

5. Foundation stone for Medical College in Nagaland to be laid on Feb 26

Nagaland Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom had, in September last year, informed about the approval and sanctioning of the new Government Medical College in Nagaland by upgrading the District Hospital, Mon.

6. Government employees in Tripura to get three per cent DA

The government will spend 320 crore rupees in a year.

7. TV channel owner held in 'Bike Bot' scam

Badri Narayan Tiwari, the owner of Live Today has been arrested for his role in the Bike Bot scam.

8. President Xi claims complete victory in eradicating absolute poverty in China

China, which has a population of around 1.4 billion has achieved the UN goal of poverty eradication 10 years ahead of the 2030 deadline.