Assam / The Times of India
Arman Hussain Laskar died at SMCH from swine flu after pneumonia diagnosis. Dr Asutosh Barman confirmed. Two children from Uttar Krishnapur, Dudhpatil are treated. Hailakandi district girl also succumbed. Health dept issued high alert, started inquiry.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh announced over 15,000 houses damaged by hailstorm, resulting in one death. Relief efforts in place with financial aid allocated to affected districts, ensuring fair prices for roofing materials.
81 lakh voters in Assam for Lok Sabha polls. Bijuli Kalita Medhi, Mira Borthakur Goswami contest in Guwahati. ASDMA, BSF assist in riverine areas. Sarma to vote. 47 candidates in the contest.
Ranibari villagers, led by Rangsha, seek clarity on dual voting amid involvement from Assam and Meghalaya. NPP and Congress campaign in Shillong LS seat. Villagers prepare to vote in Muduki and Bagan. Efforts for Aadhaar-voter ID linkage continue.
AGP, in NDA, opposes CAA, fighting in Supreme Court since Dec'19. Phani Bhusan Choudhury asserts opposition, distinguishing party from BJP. AGP faces criticism from Congress, CPM candidates over CAA stance during Barpeta LS seat campaigning.
Dhubri Lok Sabha sees AIUDF's Badruddin Ajmal amidst floods, erosion, poverty, child marriage issues. Tough competition with Congress and NDA nominees. High illiteracy, maternal mortality, and Muslim-majority constituents shape the poll narrative.
47 refugees, including women, fled Paletwa to Mizoram due to AA recruitment. 47 refugees arrived in Hruitezawl village in Lawngtlai district on April 30 and May 1. Lawngtlai administration is yet to confirm their entry.
Y Patton condemned church burning in Kinunger, Mokokchung, against Christian beliefs. Vowed punishment for disruptors, ordered probe into fire incidents. Incident aims to disturb peace, truth to be uncovered.
In Ranibari village, dual voters face election challenges, openly voting in both states. Pranab Rangsha, the headman, highlights the government benefits and local facilities available to the residents.