Morning News Nuggets

1. Bad Roads: Delay in medical treatment claims life of a young boy at Meghalaya village

The delay to get medical treatment in time because of an extremely bad road condition has claimed the life of a young boy on July 1 at Jakhong village falling under Mairang constituency.

2. Assam: Panitola panchayat secretary held for taking bribe

A panchayat secretary of Panitola Gaon panchayat was arrested for allegedly taking bribe of Rs 500 from three youths, an official said.

3. Meghalaya | No complaints received on distribution of "plastic rice": FCI official

The General Manager of Food Corporation of India (FCI) - North East Region, P.N. Singh, on Monday, said he has not received any complaints regarding the distribution of “plastic rice” in the state.

4. Condolences pour in from Northeast for Father Stan Swamy

The United Christian Forum of North East India (UCFNEI), and leaders from across the Northeast have condoled the demise of Jesuit priest, Father Stan Swamy, who breathed his last in a hospital in Mumbai.

5. Assam: Jokai forest reserve in Dibrugarh lies in a state of neglect

The Jokai Reserve Forest, which is about 15 kilometres from Dibrugarh town, is in a state of neglect with unchecked tree felling in the area, and authorities not paying heed about it.

6. Meghalaya CM submits proposal for promotion of animal husbandry & fisheries in state

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called on Union Minister Giriraj Singh and discussed the promotion of animal husbandry & fisheries in the State.

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