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Gogoi given India, China hold talks to ease tension plasma therapy NEW DELHI, Sept 1: In- “unilaterally” change the sta- Ladakh at a high-level meet- STAFF REPORTER State dia and China on Tuesday tus quo on the southern bank Eastern Ladakh ing in the Army headquarters. mourning held another round of mili- of Pangong lake on the inter- The sources said the Indi- GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The Pangong lake health condition of former GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The tary talks to ease escalating vening night of August 29 and an Air Force (IAF) has also Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi State government has tension triggered by fresh 30 but the attempt was been told to enhance its sur- declared a seven-day state confrontation between the thwarted by the Indian veillance on increasing Chi- slightly deteriorated last mourning from August 31 two sides on the southern troops. nese air activities along the night. However, he was fine as a mark of respect to bank of the Pangong lake in The two sides held talks for LAC in eastern Ladakh. by morning. former President Pranab eastern Ladakh, government around six hours on Monday There have been reports Gogoi was admitted at the Mukherjee, who breathed sources said. as well but no concrete out- that China has deployed J-20 GMCH after he tested posi- his last on Monday. During The Brigade Commander- come emerged from the en- long-range fighter jets and tive for COVID-19. the period, the national “There was a sudden fall in flag will be flown at half level talks began at 10 am in gagement, the sources said. several other key assets in oxygen saturation to 88 per mast and there will be no Chushul on the Indian side of They said a sizeable strategically located Hotan official entertainment. – the Line of Actual Control number of Chinese troops at- airbase which is around 310 cent at 11.30 pm. The team Staff Reporter (LAC) in eastern Ladakh tempted to occupy the area km from eastern Ladakh. of doctors supervising his with a specific agenda to dis- in a bid to open a new front In the last three months, health immediately decided House tribute to give 1 unit of plasma with 2 GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The cuss the situation around the as the two sides continue to the IAF deployed almost all lits of oxygen on mask. O2 sat- State Assembly today paid Pangong lake, they said, add- hold talks to resolve the gong lake but it was for the significantly strengthened its A battalion of the Special its frontline fighter jets like tribute to former President ing the meeting is underway. three-and-half-month-long first time such an incident oc- presence on a number of Frontier Force was also de- Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar and uration now is maintained be- Pranab Mukherjee who On Monday, the Indian border row. curred on its southern bank, “strategic heights” around ployed in the area. It is learnt Mirage 2000 aircraft in the tween 96 to 97 per cent,” passed away yesterday. Army said the Chinese mili- The two sides were earli- they said. the Pangong lake besides fur- that Chief of Army Staff Gen key frontier air bases in east- Health Minister Himanta Legislators paid floral tary carried out “provocative er engaged in a confrontation Following the Chinese at- ther bolstering its presence M M Naravane reviewed the ern Ladakh and elsewhere Biswa Sarma tweeted. tribute at the portrait of military movements” to on the northern bank of Pan- tempt, the Indian Army has in the area. overall situation in eastern along the LAC. – PTI The Health Minister visit- Mukherjee and a minute’s ed GMCH last night to in- silence was observed quire about Gogoi’s health. during the session. – Staff Sarma also had a telephonic Reporter conversation with Gogoi’s Insurance Govt planning overhaul son Gaurav. GUWAHATI, Sept 1: Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, the No plan to Centre has released Rs 50 of education sector revive madrasa lakh as insurance support to the family of one STAFF REPORTER change, where the difference the work of building 150 new system, Himanta between English medium high schools in tea garden ar- deceased COVID warrior STAFF REPORTER and four more are under GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The and vernacular mediums eas would start and classes active consideration, the State government is plan- would vanish and people’s in those schools would start GUWAHATI, Sept 1: Edu- State Assembly was ning an overhaul of the edu- faith in the government edu- from April 1,” he said. cation Minister Himanta Biswa informed today. – Staff cation sector with 15 new cation sector would be re- He further said that the Sarma today told the Assem- Reporter government colleges, includ- stored. government was ready to do bly that the madrasa system of ing nine girls’ colleges, com- Responding to the debate some modification in provin- Agri loss education shall no longer re- GUWAHATI, Sept 1: ing up in Assam, Education over the cut motion brought cialisation rules to regularise main a part of the government Floods have affected Minister Himanta Biswa by Leader of Opposition the deserving venture insti- education system. 280,000 hectares of Sarma informed the Assem- Debabrata Saikia, which was tutions of the State through Participating in a cut mo- agricultural land in the bly today. supported by AIUDF’s a need-based approach. State this year and the tion debate over education The minister also stated Aminul Islam, the minister “With the advent of hybrid crop loss is estimated at Rs sector, the minister said the that 150 new high schools will said that the State was wit- system of education under 1,000 crore, the State government had no plans to be built in the tea garden ar- nessing fast pace expansion the NEP and thrust on im- Assembly was informed revive the madrasa education eas of Assam and classes in in the government education parting education in mother today. – Staff Reporter system that basically empha- these schools would start sector with more than 40 tongue till class V would be Electricity sises on religious preaching from the next academic ses- lakh students enrolled in gov- the biggest advantage of the GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The of the holy Quran . sion. ernment academic institu- NEP. Specially, in a state like Borolengri area in Bokajan The minister also said that In his reply to a cut motion tions and more than 1.5 lakh Assam, where protecting the subdivision near Assam- even though Sanskrit tol s discussion over supplemen- appointments in this sector local languages and culture is Nagaland border had got have also been discontinued electricity connection from tary demand on education, in the past eight years. a prime concern, this policy due to similar reasons, the Nagaland. In a written the minister stated that with “Nearly 5.5 lakh students would prove to be a huge tol s would be restructured as reply to a question by MLA the New Education Policy in have been given free admis- succour,” he added. centres of ancient studies. Dr Numal Momin, the State place, the entire education sion under government government said it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his last respects to former President Pranab system would undergo a sea scheme. On October 2 next, aware of it. – Staff Reporter Mukherjee at his 10 Rajaji Marg residence in New Delhi on Tuesday. – PTI SEE PAGE 6 Devangana Austerity gets bail GUWAHATI, Sept 1: Treatment of Finance Minister Himanta Mukherjee cremated with Will make up losses SPL CORRESPONDENT Biswa Sarma today said COVID-19 to with the fiscal situation in NEW DELHI, Sept 1: JNU the State improving slowly, full state honours in economy: Himanta be free in State student Devangana Kalita has the government is likely to STAFF REPORTER went up to Rs 600 crore STAFF REPORTER been granted bail by the Delhi withdraw in four-five days NEW DELHI, Sept 1: Bu- who stayed in public life for spects clad in PPE. against an expected figure of High Court on Tuesday. the austerity measures gles sounded the last post, more than five decades as a A hush fell over the cre- The case against Kalita announced earlier. – Staff GUWAHATI, Sept 1: Fi- Rs 960 crore. GUWAHATI, Sept 1: soldiers clicked their heels long-time Congress leader matorium as the coffin pertained to her role in Reporter nance Minister Himanta He further said that the Health Minister Himanta and fired in the air and the and then as President, but only wrapped in tricolour made its allegedly instigating the small gathering, many in PPE close family and friends were way inside the complex. The Biswa Sarma today said that government was mulling Biswa Sarma today told the though Assam’s economy over the plans to provide a Assembly that Assam COV- residents of Jaffrabad to par- JOCOSERIOUS suits, raised their hands in sa- present at the funeral conduct- air was solemn and fragrant ticipate in communal riots. lute as India’s 13th President ed with full state honours. with flowers. has sunk by 15 per cent due partial compensation to the ID care mechanism was one to COVID-induced situation, people who suffered due to of the most successful mod- The bail has been granted Pranab Mukherjee was cre- Mukherjee, 84, died on Earlier in the morning, by the Single Bench of Jus- mated today in the shadow of Monday at the Army’s Re- Mukherjee’s mortal remains it will make up for the loss- the 21-day lockdown period els of COVID-19 manage- tice Suresh Kumar Kait. the coronavirus pandemic. search and Referral Hospital were taken in a flower be- es in the third and fourth over COVID-19 pandemic. ment in the country with low- While granting bail to the JNU The nation bid farewell to following a 21-day battle with decked white hearse van quarters of the current fi- Referring to a report pre- est mortality and second high- student, the Delhi High Court Mukherjee, who was given a multiple ailments. He tested from the hospital to his home nancial year. pared by the State Innova- est testing. observed that the Delhi Police ceremonial send-off in accord- positive for COVID-19 when in 10 Rajaji Marg. During a discussion on tion and Transformation Aay- Replying to the Opposi- failed to produce any material ance with COVID-19 proto- he was admitted to the hos- President Ram Nath Ko- ‘The Assam Appropriation og (SITA), the minister said tion’s allegation regarding the to show that the member of col, with visors, face shields, pital on August 10 and was vind, Vice President M (No. III) Bill, 2020’, the min- the report was mainly an ac- government’s move to mon- Pinjra Tod, Kalita instigated masks and the number of peo- operated the same day for re- Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Min- ister informed the Assembly ademic exercise and it was etise COVID care in Assam, women of a particular com- ple at the Lodhi Road crema- moval of a brain clot. ister Narendra Modi, chiefs that though the State in- prepared assuming that the the minister said that COV- torium strictly restricted. His son, former MP Abhi- of three defence services and curred a 90 per cent GST loss lockdown would continue for ID treatment in the State is munity or gave hate speech The tributes continued to jit Mukherjee, performed politicians cutting across par- in the month of April due to longer. free and it will remain free. to trigger violence. pour in for the statesman, the last rites with family and ty lines paid their last re- nationwide lockdown, in sub- After going through the NRC resonates loud and case diary along with the pen scholar and political strategist, friends paying their last re- spects to Mukherjee. – PTI sequent months till July it SEE PAGE 6 SEE PAGE 6 clear when elections near! drive submitted by the police in a sealed cover, the court noted that though her presence Moratorium period on loan repayment BTC election dates is seen in peaceful agitation, no material was produced to show that she instigated violence or ‘extendable’ by 2 years not yet finalised gave hate speech. The court observed that R DUTTA CHOUDHURY dates for holding of the polls COVID-19. He said that only Kalita satisfied the triple Centre, RBI tell Supreme Court are yet to be finalized. It may after the guidelines are re- tests for grant of bail - NEW DELHI, Sept 1: The At the outset, Mehta told have utilised the time and GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The be mentioned here that the laxed, the Commission would including no chance of moratorium period on repay- the bench that the Centre narrowed down the issue to State Election Commission BTC was put under the Gov- be able to announce the new absconding, no probabilities ment of loans during the COV- has filed its affidavit in the the point on interest. is yet to finalize the dates ernor’s Rule after the expiry dates. of tampering evidence and ID-19 pandemic is “extenda- matter. When the court said “There are stressed sectors for holding of the election of the term of the previous Kumar pointed out that the ble” by two years and sever- that it has not yet received and national economy has to the Bodoland Territorial Council. Election Commission of In- coercing witnesses. al steps have been taken to the affidavit, he said the bench contracted by 23 per cent,” Council (BTC), which was The State Election Com- dia recently announced a se- help the stressed sectors, the should look into it and the he said, adding, “I have filed postponed due to outbreak missioner pointed out that ries of guidelines for holding Centre and the RBI told the matter be listed after two- the affidavit and heavens will of COVID-19 pandemic. the Commission is not in a of polls following the out- Supreme Court on Tuesday. three days. not fall if the matter is taken However, the Commission position to announce the new break of COVID-19 pandem- A bench headed by Justice The bench, also compris- Mehta said several steps after two-three days or to- has made it clear that the dates for holding of the polls ic and these guidelines have Ashok Bhushan was informed ing Justices RS Reddy and have been taken for stressed morrow.” nominations already filed by immediately though there been adopted by the State by Solicitor General Tushar MR Shah, said it would hear sectors. “Let the Central Mehta said this matter was the candidates for the polls have been some speculations Election Commission. “In Mehta, appearing for the on Wednesday the pleas government, RBI and bank- not adversarial and authori- would be valid. in a section of the media in fact, the State Election Com- Centre and Reserve Bank of which have raised the issue ers put their head together ties were trying to resolve Talking to The Assam recent times. He said that it mission follows all the guide- India, that the economy con- of interest being charged on on the aspect of interest on the issues as the country is Tribune , State Election would all depend on the lines issued by the Election tracted by nearly 24 per cent instalments which have been interest,” he said. “The mor- facing problems due to the Commissioner Alok Kumar guidelines issued by the State Commission of India on hold- in the April-June quarter due deferred under the central atorium is extendable by two pandemic. said that the Commission is Government under the pro- ing of polls. to coronavirus-related lock- bank’s scheme during the years,” he added. in constant touch with the visions of the Disaster Man- down and restrictions. moratorium period. Mehta said authorities SEE PAGE 6 State Government but the agement Act to deal with SEE PAGE 6 2 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

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A majority of the samples be- in Telangana, a “surprise” finding that may rali Dharan Bashyam, from CDFD’s Lab- tion of Telangana, especially in Hyderabad. population under study (over 95 per cent) which now has been shown to be associat- longed to the age group between 15-62 better inform the policy makers about the oratory of Molecular Oncology, said. The researchers noted that Telangana was infected with the 20B clade (or strain), ed with higher infection rates of the vi- years, with males (61 per cent) dominat- spread of the novel coronavirus infection. Reacting to the findings of the study, im- has seen an unusually high rate of infection while a few samples belonged to other rus,” Bashyam noted. ing the profile distribution over females The researchers, including those from munologist Satyajit Rath said he is quite with a sharp spike observed in the number clades and subclades,” Bashyam told PTI. The researchers were also able to iden- (39 per cent), they said. the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and surprised by the finding of higher viral of cases beginning from the second half of “More importantly, 100 per cent of the tify a few unique mutations not identified Given the wide range of genetic heter- Diagnostics (CDFD) in Hyderabad, advise loads in asymptomatic individuals. “Other April, with 2,734 new cases and nine fatal- virus from period May to July belongs to from other studies in India, in a functional- ogeneity in the Indian population, the sci- testing asymptomatic primary and second- studies, as the authors note, report an as- ities reported just on Tuesday, taking the the 20B clade,” he said. ly critical region of the non-structural pro- entists said it is difficult to extrapolate the ary contacts followed by surveillance. sociation the other way round, if at all,” caseload in the state to 1.27 lakh. The scientist noted that while initial tein 3 (nsp3) of the virus, which is respon- findings to other Indian States. – PTI Rajiv Kumar Prasad writes to Zuckerberg; accuses takes over as Election Facebook employees of abusing PM Commissioner NEW DELHI, Sept 1: Amid raise the issue of Facebook In- dominant political beliefs of in- wrote. a political row over Facebook dia’s alleged bias towards BJP, dividuals in your Facebook In- Facebook did not respond to India executives’ alleged bias and reports of its public policy dia team”. emailed queries about the min- towards BJP, IT Minister Ravi head Ankhi Das supporting Media reports suggest that ister’s letter. Shankar Prasad on Tuesday Prime Minister Narendra Facebook India team, right from He said no other logic could wrote to Mark Zuckerberg ac- Modi and disparaging Opposi- the India Managing Director to explain how facts were being cusing the social media plat- tion in internal messages. other senior officials, is domi- spun by the selective leaks from form’s employees of support- “I have been informed that nated by people who belong to within the company to try and ing people from a political pre- in the run-up to 2019 general a particular political belief, the portray “an alternate reality”. disposition that lost successive elections in India, there was a minister said in the letter. He pointed to multiple re- elections, and “abusing” Prime concerted effort by Facebook Facebook is the latest tool in cent instances where Facebook NEW DELHI, Sept 1: Minister and senior Cabinet India management to not just their arsenal to stoke internal had been used by “anarchic and Former bureaucrat Rajiv Ku- ministers. delete pages or substantially divisions and social disturbanc- radical elements” whose sole mar on Tuesday assumed In a three-page letter to Fa- reduce their reach but also of- es, the minister pointed out. “It aim was to destroy social or- charge as the new Election cebook Chief Executive Zuck- fer no recourse or right of ap- is problematic when Facebook der, to recruit people and to Commissioner. erberg, Prasad alleged “bias peal to affected people who are employees are on record abus- assemble them for violence. He takes the place vacated and inaction” by individuals in supportive of right-of-centre ing the Prime Minister and “However, we are yet to by Ashok Lavasa who joins the Facebook India team on com- ideology,” Prasad wrote. senior Cabinet Ministers of In- see any meaningful action Asian Development Bank as plaints by people supportive of Stating that dozens of emails dia while still working in Face- against such elements. Is this vice president. right-of-centre ideology. written to Facebook manage- book India and managing im- action also held back by the Kumar, a retired 1984-batch The letter comes a day be- ment received no response, he portant positions. It is doubly same vested interest groups IAS officer of the Jharkhand fore the meeting of a Parlia- said such “documented cases problematic when the bias of who have an incentive in stok- cadre, will have a five-year mentary committee where of bias and inaction are seem- individuals becomes an inher- ing political violence and insta- tenure and retire in 2025. Opposition parties are likely to ingly a direct outcome of a ent bias of the platform,” he bility in India?,” he said. – PTI He will preside over the next Lok Sabha polls in 2024. According to rules, an Elec- Devotees bid farewell Judge to start writing Babri tion Commissioner has six JEE Mains held amid years on the post or till he case verdict today turns 65, whichever is earli- to Lord Ganesh in LUCKNOW, Sept 1: The special judge hearing the Babri er. Kumar was born in Feb- stringent precautions mosque demolition case will on Wednesday start writing the judg- ruary, 1960. subdued manner ment, expected to be pronounced by the end of this month. During the span of more NEW DELHI, Sept 1: The Joint Entrance any form of unfair means at the time of exam- The proceedings in the case at the CBI court here ended on than 36 years of service, Ku- Exam (JEE)-Mains for admission to engineer- ination,” the official added. MUMBAI, Sept 1: The im- their homes were immersed Tuesday with the advocates for some of 32 accused presenting mar has worked in various ing colleges began on Tuesday amid stringent The first shift of the exam began at 9.30 am, mersion of idols of Lord in artificial lakes set up for the their oral arguments. ministries at the Centre and precautions and social distancing measures in while the second shift began at 2.30 pm. Ganesh, which in previous purpose, he said, adding there Judge SK Yadav said he will start the dictation of the judgment his State cadre of earlier Bi- view of COVID-19 pandemic. “Before the start of each exam shift and after years used to be an elaborate was no any untoward incident from Wednesday. har and then Jharkhand. Staggered entry and exit for candidates, san- the last shift ends, all seats will be thoroughly affair at the end of the 10-day so far during the immersion. The accused in the decades-old include case include former He retired as the Union Fi- itizers at the gate, distribution of masks and sanitised and the work stations and keyboards Ganpati festival, was conduct- Various wings of the police Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani, former Uttar Pradesh Chief nance Secretary in February maintaining social distancing as candidates will be disinfected,” the NTA official said. ed without any fanfare on Tues- department are manning the Minister Kalyan Singh and BJP leaders Murli Manohar Joshi, this year and was appointed queued up, were among the scenes witnessed Over 9 lakh candidates have registered for day in the wake of the COV- streets and the security per- Uma Bharti, Vinay Katiyar and Sakshi Maharaj. Chairperson of the Public En- at the exam centres across the country. the JEE-Mains exam for admission to engi- ID-19 pandemic. sonnel are also keeping a close Prosecution agency CBI led about 350 witnesses and produced terprises Selection Board The exam which has been postponed twice neering courses in IITs, NITs and Centrally Over 35,000 police person- watch on the immersion with about 600 documents against the accused. – PTI (PESB) on April 29. – PTI in view of COVID-19 pandemic is scheduled Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). nel were deployed across the the help of about 5,000 CCTV from September 1 to 6. Increasing the number of examination cen- city, while Brihanmumbai Mu- cameras, the official said. “Hand sanitizers are being made available at tres, alternate seating plans, fewer candidates nicipal Corporation also made In a bid to avoid crowding, the entrance of the examination centre and in- per room and staggered entry and exit are arrangements for incident- police have appealed to peo- side the exam hall at all times. The usual proc- among the steps the NTA has taken for safely free immersion of idols on the ple to not perform ‘aarti’ at the ess of checking the admit cards of candidates conducting the crucial exam. occasion of ‘Anant Chatur- visarjan spots before immer- has been replaced with barcode readers, which While the governments of Odisha, Madhya dashi’, marking the culmina- sion of idols. Instead, people have been made available to the examination Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have assured stu- tion of the 10-day festivities. have been asked to perform centre authorities,” said an official of the Na- dents that they will provide transportation to Till Tuesday noon, a total of the ritual at their residences tional Testing Agency (NTA). candidates, a group of IIT alumni and students 492 Ganesh idols, including 16 before stepping out, an official “While all the candidates are asked to go to have also launched a portal to provide trans- from public pandals and 476 said on Monday. the exam centres with masks and sanitizers, port facilities to exam centres for the candi- installed by residents at home, Mandals or groups that or- once they enter the centre, they have to use dates in need. were immersed at various ganise Lord Ganesh festival the masks provided by the examination author- There has been a growing chorus for post- visarjan points here, an official have been directed to strictly ity. Each candidate will be offered a 3-ply mask poning JEE-Mains and medical entrance exam said. Out of these, 10 idols of follow COVID-19 norms like at the time of entry and expected to wear the NEET amid the rising number of COVID-19 the public mandals and 199 maintaining social distancing same during the examination in order to avoid cases. – PTI idols installed by people at and wearing of masks. – PTI CMERI installs ‘largest’ solar tree

KOLKATA, Sept 1: The “The power production, as Central Mechanical Engineer- well as number of PV panels ing Research Institute in the solar tree developed by (CMERI), Durgapur has in- us, is the largest in the world,” stalled a huge solar tree at its he said. residential colony, which it The institute spokesman claimed is the world’s largest said according to information solar tree. available with us, world’s larg- The solar tree has been de- est solar tree was till now in signed in a manner to ensure Europe which is producing 8.6 maximum exposure of each kWp of energy daily, below the solar photovoltaic (PV) panel power generation capacity of to sunlight and also creation of our solar tree. “The inclina- the least amount of shadow tion of the arms holding the 35 area beneath, an institute solar PV panels are flexible and spokesman said Tuesday. can be adjusted as per require- “The installed capacity of the ment and this feature is not solar tree is above 11.5 kWp available in roof-mounted so- (kilowatts peak) on a daily ba- lar facilities,” Hirani said. sis. It has the annual capacity The energy generation data to generate 12,000-14,000 can be monitored either real- units of clean and green pow- time or on a daily basis. er,” Prof Harish Hirani, the The Director explained that Director of CMERI, which the CSIR-CMERI-developed functions under the Council of solar tree has certain features Scientific and Industrial Re- which can be customised for ap- search (CSIR), said. plication at diverse sites. – PTI Janasanyog/D/3554/20 4 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

MESSAGE FOR TODAY How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Homeless migrants facing a bleak future – ANNE FRANK I Dr Trinity Borgohain less migrants could not afford the crore Indians are migrants spread- care. Some of them have even com- same as they lack shelter, food and ing across the country. The com- mitted suicides. he lockdown has be- lockdown was the key to saving other basic amenities. India already mon reasons for migration by the On March 27 last, the Home come a worldwide trend lives, but the lack of proper plan- had one of the world’s largest home- poor labourers from their native Ministry ordered the States to en- due to the spike in the ning and actions has hit the coun- less populations and the lockdown rural areas are considered to be sure that migrants would not move Covid-19 pandemic try’s poorest and most vulnera- has escalated the number exponen- employment opportunities and during the lockdown, permitting Tacross the world. In India, there ble citizens very hard. The liveli- tially. Lakhs of migrant labourers marriage. While most men migrate the States to use the National Dis- A doyen departs has been the imposition of four hood of a vast number of migrant were left with no means to sup- for work opportunities, women aster Response Fund (NDRF) for Pranab Mukherjee, the elder statesman of Indian phases of Covid-19-induced nation- workers across India has become port themselves. They had re- migrate due to marriage. As per providing food and shelter to the politics who had during the 1970s and 80s been such wide lockdowns from March 25 till uncertain due to the lockdown. ceived no financial help from the the Economic Survey of 2016-17, migrants on March 28. On March an inextricable and indispensable figure in the Indian June 30, 2020. The Government With the factories and workplac- Government nor had they been internal migrants make up 20% of 29, the Government issued sweep- political scenario, died at the age of 84. It had indeed of India under Prime Minister es shut, millions of migrant work- sent back to their respective na- the country’s workforce. The mi- ing orders directing that the land- been a long innings for Pranab Da, as he was fondly Narendra Modi has announced the ers in India had become home- tive hometowns or villages during grant workers majorly comprise lords should not even demand rent first nationwide lockdown of 21 less with no income, food short- the initial days of the lockdown daily wage labourers working in the during the period of lockdown and known to his many aficionados, and he served the na- days on the night of March 24, 2020 ages and uncertainty about their across the country. The train and manufacturing and construction in- that the employers should pay wag- tion admirably when he was in active politics, as ac- in order to avoid any chaos due to life and future. Lakhs of dustries. A survey of the es without deduction. While the knowledged by the award of India’s highest civilian the spread of the Covid-19 out- migrant workers were United Nations Educa- Government orders were hardly honour, the Bharat Ratna, to him in 2019. Among the break. The order by the Govern- rendered jobless and This Covid-19 pandemic has tional Scientific and Cul- obeyed by the mainstream society, last of the Congress leaders to have worked closely ment took effect from the very foodless as urban areas precipitated a new crisis in tural Organization an unexpected situation was ob- with Indira Gandhi, his death indeed marks the end of next morning limiting movement were shut down. (UNESCO) shows that served. On May 17, the order was an era, of a time when loyalty to the party and its su- of the entire 1.3 billion population With no work and no India in which we can see a the migrant workers withdrawn in the guidelines for preme leader was a rule rather than an exception, no of the country. A sudden closure money, and lockdown re- mass exodus of migrant contribute an estimated the lockdown extension. Howev- matter that personal ambitions had to be sidelined in was imposed over all commercial strictions on public trans- 10% of India’s economic er, the Government announced and private establishments. Busi- port, utter desperation output. The Internation- the National Migrant Information the process. With Indira Gandhi acting as his mentor, workers inundating various nesses, agricultural works, con- forced lakhs of migrant al Labour Organization System (NMIS), an online database Mukherjee was brought from Bengal to Delhi and re- structions, educational institutions, workers across various parts of the country. The (ILO) predicted that due created by the National Disaster ceived his first ministerial assignment in 1973 as Jun- worship places and other public or regions of India to begin Government has announced a to the pandemic and the Management Authority (NDMA) ior Minister of Industrial Development and was later private offices or transports were their onerous journey on lockdown, about 400 meant to help streamline the elevated as a Deputy Minister with independent closed except pharmacies, hospi- foot to return to their Rs 1.7-lakh-crore package for million workers would movement of the migrant work- charge of Revenue and Banking. To his credit he re- tals, banks, grocery shops and oth- native villages or home- the poor. But would it be be poverty-stricken. ers. It has aimed to help States to mained loyal to Indira Gandhi through thick and thin, er essential services. ‘Stay home, towns. Many of them Most of the migrant find the stranded migrant work- even during the dark days of the Emergency and, when stay safe’ had become the slogan were seen walking bare- enough to compensate for the workers did not have any ers and children. Despite all the in 1982, she returned to power, was rewarded with for every Indian along with ‘work foot carrying their be- lives that were lost? savings in their bank ac- plans of the Government, the mi- from home’ for every employed longings in bundles on top counts. With their liveli- grant workers are still facing diffi- the Finance Minister portfolio. Since then Mukherjee person in India to fight against the of their heads or even bi- hood grinding to a halt culties in dealing with their daily also served with distinction as India’s Foreign, Defence novel coronavirus. cycling hundreds of kilometres to bus services were halted and State and meagre savings running out needs. This has been India’s most and Commerce Minister. While the lockdown has created get back to their native villages. borders were sealed. Because of fast, they decided to return to their stringent lockdown which re- His manifold contributions to Indian polity throughout mixed reactions among people na- Some cradled infants in their arms this, they were stranded in-be- respective native villages on their vealed the plight of the vulnerable such a long career cannot be encapsulated in a brief tionwide, the decision of sudden and some even left their workplac- tween becoming a prey to the pu- own. Due to the loss of jobs, many Indian migrant labour force. This manner. Among other aspects, he initiated critical deci- lockdown unleashed chaos that In- es with their families including nitive methods used by the police. migrant workers had become de- Covid-19 pandemic has precipitat- sions on a range of issues like administrative reforms, dia is still struggling to deal with. pregnant women. However, phys- The police resorted to high-hand- pendent upon the Government or ed a new crisis in India in which right to information, right to employment, food security, As a result, India’s Covid-19-in- ical distancing was not possible to edness for any violation of the Cen- charities for survival. Some of we can see a mass exodus of mi- energy security, information technology and telecom- duced lockdown had created a maintain for these migrant labour- tral Government orders. Many of them have adopted the begging grant workers inundating various sharp rise in unemployment, star- ers since they travelled together these migrant labourers were ar- profession. The fact remains that parts of the country. The Govern- munication. He too was instrumental in setting up finan- vation and left an enormous mi- in large groups. The rich could af- rested for violating the lockdown, many of the migrant workers had ment has announced a Rs 1.7-lakh- cial institutions such as regional rural banks and the grant population stranded and hun- ford the physical distancing because after being caught at inter-State died due to starvation, exhaustion, crore package for the poor. But EXIM Bank of India as well as National Bank for Agri- gry in big cities. The Government of the adequate supplies they had borders. road and rail accidents, police bru- would it be enough to compensate culture and Rural Development, and was also a Deputy authorities said that the sudden access to but the homeless and help- As per the 2011 Census, 45.36 tality and denial of timely medical for the lives that were lost? Chairman of the Planning Commission charting out In- dia’s development goals. Serving as he did five times as a member of Rajya Sabha and twice as a member of the Lok Sabha, few Indians had been in the nation’s Rights of ‘Assamese people’ Parliament for such a lengthy duration, which made him I Kriti Parashar protection is the protection of in- tution is sought to be established”. cifically Assam. As far as the land an unchallenged expert on parliamentary affairs and terests of minorities guaranteed Again in the PA Inamdar case rights are concerned, it is governed induced his party to turn to him for advice during peri- ho is a Marathi? Who of balance and harmony when it under Article 29(1). Article 29 says, (2005), the court held that “with the by the local land laws in every State, ods of crisis. Mukherjee also served for 23 years as a is a Rajasthani? Who comes to the rights of a citizen re- ‘Any section of the citizens residing dictum of Pai Foundation, it cannot i.e., in case of Assam, the Assam member of the Congress Working Committee, its high- is a Bihari? Or, who siding in any State. BR Ambedkar in the territory of India or any part be doubted that minority, whether Land Policy, 2019 and relevant ten- est policymaking body, a signal testimony to his utility is an Assamese? remarked in the Constituent As- thereof having a distinct language, linguistic or religious, is determi- ancy laws. WAsking questions like these is un- sembly debate that “every Indian script or culture of its own shall have nable only by reference to the de- In this light, whatever be the as a troubleshooter for his party. The only missing feath- er in his cap had been the Prime Ministership of the derstandable in our community con- citizen has the same rights no mat- the right to conserve the same.’ If mography of a State and not by tak- Committee’s take on the word ‘As- nation, being twice passed over for that role despite sidering our diverse social fabric. ter which State they reside in”. This this right of a population with dis- ing into consideration the popula- samese’, the culture, social, linguis- Recently, when the Justice (Retired) is guaranteed through several pro- being in reckoning, giving him the dubious media desig- tinct language, script or culture is tion of the country as a whole”. tic identity and heritage of the Assa- Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee’s visions in the Constitution. Every violated by any State or Central law, Apart from these fundamental mese people would be protected, nation of being the PM India never had! Compensation, report on who is an Assamese has Assamese is a holder of a wide ar- the protection of writ petitions is rights, the Constitution provides preserved and promoted through however, came as he was made the 13th President of been prematurely released, such ray of rights which are available to always available to the citizen. Arti- several other rights. These include: the array of fundamental and legal India, a position he graced from 2012 to 2017. questions has become even more every citizen of India. Article 14, 15 cle 29 in many ways resonates a lot Self-government by establishing the rights every Assamese has under pertinent. The report defines ‘Assa- and 16 guarantee the rights of equal- with the Clause 6 of the Assam Ac- Autonomous State for tribal areas our Constitution. The question of a mese People’ as all citizens of India ity and provision for no discrimina- cord. Again, Article 30 gives the in Assam under Article 244 and cut-off year may be relevant for cit- Bit of concern who are part of: (i) the Assamese tion on the ground of religion, caste, right to the linguistic or religious 244A, giving representation in the izenship but once citizenship is grant- With the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) community, (ii) any indigenous trib- race or place of birth. Any Assa- minority to establish and adminis- Parliament under provisions of Part ed, the rights are the same. Hence, just around the corner, the Covid-19 outbreak in the al community (iii) any other indige- mese feeling discriminated on the ter educational institutions. Wheth- VI, providing for teaching in moth- asking the question who is an Assa- Chennai Super Kings camp has certainly sent shock- nous community, (iv) all other citi- basis of place of birth or race or er the Assamese-speaking popula- er tongue and appointment of a spe- mese is more political than legal in waves regarding the fate of the cash-rich league. With zens of India residing in the territo- religion can question the law doing tion is a linguistic minority is clear cial officer for linguistic minorities the quasi-federal structure of our ry of Assam on or before January 1, so in the court of law through a writ from the fact that only 48% of the under Article 350A and 350B. As- Constitution. Protection of culture a total of 13 individuals testing positive including two 1951 and (v) descendants of the petition. Article 19(e) and 19(d) population in the State of Assam samese is included in the list of lan- and heritage is not something with- players, it has caused a bit of concern among all the above categories. One reason for the give every citizen the right to move speaks Assamese as per the 2011 guages recognized by our Constitu- in the control of the Centre or State stakeholders in the game. However, the world’s richest premature release of the report was throughout the territory of India Census. In that case, they can con- tion. Article 355 makes it the duty in the Seventh Schedule. It is some- cricket body has reaffirmed that it has put in place strin- the lack of interest and political will and to settle in any part of India stitute a minority and have the right of the Centre to protect a State un- thing for which the Constitution gent health and safety protocols for the league which is on the part of the Government to subject to limitation only in the in- to establish educational institutions der external aggression or internal gives right to individuals and not a scheduled to start from September 19 in the UAE. Al- make it public and implement it. If terest of the general public or for to protect their heritage under Ar- disturbances. Entry 81 of List 1 gives government. Every Assamese must though it is understood that the high-profile event is not this is so, one wonders if the com- the protection of the interests of ticle 30. In the TMA Pai Foundation the Centre the power to legislate then boldly exercise these rights (le- under an immediate threat but if one franchise becomes mittee report would have much le- any Scheduled Tribe. Inner Line case (2002), the Supreme Court has over inter-State migration and in- gally) if they feel a sense of discrim- a Covid-19 hotspot, it is slowly going to become an issue gal ramifications. It is therefore nec- Permit is one such reasonable re- held that “language being the basis ter-State quarantine. Entry 17 of ination, injustice or attempts to di- for other teams as well as the BCCI. Having garnered essary that we understand the striction but other than that, every for the establishment of different List I gives the Union the power to lute their heritage. If not, the law rights of a citizen residing in the Assamese has the right to move to States for the purposes of Article legislate on citizenship. Thus, empowers you but until you exer- unwanted limelight, CSK has been facing the wrath on State of Assam irrespective of their and reside in any part of India. 30, a ‘linguistic minority’ will have enough safeguards are there to pro- cise these rights, recourse to poli- social media too after photos of their players without socio-cultural moorings. The most important of the rights to be determined in relation to the tect cultural compositions in our cies, accords or reports would al- masks went viral. On the other hand, the franchises Our Constitution paints a picture under which an Assamese can seek State in which the educational insti- Constitution for every State, spe- ways be an issue of deliberation. want the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to issue a stern warning against CSK for holding a six-day preparatory camp ahead of leaving for the UAE and Letters then also not taking the protocols in place for the suc- to the Bagser Reserved Forest and hoolock sanctuary cessful completion of the tournament seriously. Now, Shillong plateau. the BJP in 2009 after getting conviction is the Holy Grail. firmer stance. Also in 2014, Abe those who have tested positive will have to self-isolate EDITOR Besides being a part of the attracted to the party’s ideology, People get the government they began focusing on building ties for 14 days outside the bio-bubble. Adding salt to their buffer zone of the Kaziranga Tiger though the party was not in a good deserve. We will get a good between Japan and the ASEAN, wounds, vice-captain Suresh Raina left for India, citing Reserve, Bagser deserves its own position in the State at that time. government if we vote rationally. India and Australia along with some personal reasons and would miss the entire of IPL Sir, – This refers to the news identity for focus, better protec- Since then my moral support has It is hoped people will reject the other countries. As a result of reports and letters on the Bagser 2020. These developments are definitely not what the tion and a tourist attraction on its been with the BJP.” Will Vidya confirmed turncoats in the next these improving ties of Japan with Reserved Forest published in this own for trekking, bird watching, election in the State. Yours etc., other countries, particularly with MS Dhoni-led team would have thought of when they Sagar articulate the ideology of esteemed daily. Considering the hoolock gibbons, other primates the BJP which attracted him to DHARMANANDA SARMA, India, Abe became the first arrived in the UAE. importance of the Bagser and much more. There is no need the saffron party? Otherwise, such Silpukhuri, Guwahati. Japanese Prime Minister to attend The Covid-19 positive cases have further complicat- Reserved Forest in the Kaziranga for new tourists but those visiting vague statements do not carry A great leader India’s Republic Day parade as the ed the scheduling challenge. Six out of the eight teams ecosystem, it was included in the Kaziranga can include it in their public consent. Sir, – I would like to highlight chief guest in 2014. His tenure is Kaziranga Tiger Reserve as part itineraries. are currently based in Dubai and have been allowed to The theatrics of a few noted the resignation of Shinzo Abe also known for his aggressive of its buffer zone in 2007 when So when D Haraprasad joined as train at the ICC Academy. Most sides won’t be training personalities from the State’s from his office as the Prime economic policies, also known as this writer was the joint secretary the Principal CCF and HoFF a at the stadiums till the match day. One of the proposals cultural arena joining or rejoining Minister of Japan due to health ‘Abenomics’, that focused on in the Environment and Forest couple of years back, it was doing the rounds is to have at least the first 20 games in the BJP have undoubtedly amused concerns. Abe has served Japan as Japan’s economic revival and Department. Generally on proposed to upgrade it as a wildlife Dubai. This would mean only two teams – Kolkata Knight the public in these otherwise its Prime Minister and the combined structural reform, principle the buffer zones of sanctuary named as ‘Bagser dreary times of the present president of the Liberal Demo- monetary easing and fiscal Riders and Mumbai Indians, who are based in Abu Dhabi Project Tiger Reserves are Hoolock Sanctuary’ as it has a very pandemic. Can the economic cratic Party since 2012, and expansion, with a goal to increase – would have to change base for matches. There has treated at par with wildlife good population of these apes. distress caused by the repeated and previously from 2006 to 2007, domestic demand. been a spike in infection cases in the UAE, and manda- sanctuaries. However, it seems Since it was already a part of the The contributions made by Abe that it did not work properly and protracted lockdowns explain such becoming the longest serving tory checks have increased at the Abu Dhabi-Dubai bor- Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, the in the progress and development while driving to upper Assam, one bizarre behaviour? There is a Prime Minister in Japan’s history. der, making travel into Abu Dhabi more time consuming upgrade would be smooth and a of Japan as well as the Japanese can notice gradual thinning of tree saying, “Hungry birds cannot sing!” Now due to health issues (he is than before. The BCCI earlier had a hard time in search formality. He showed keen interest people now stand as a testimony cover from the western end, i.e., Leaving aside fun, will not such reportedly suffering from but his tenure was rather short. to his legacy. Today Abe not only of a new title sponsor for the tournament after its origi- Salna side of the reserve. It is not theatrics lead people to legiti- ulcerative colitis, a chronic But he made some efforts, which, stands as a great leader of Japan nal title sponsor, Vivo, the Chinese smartphone manu- a completely closed canopy forest mately ask whether opportunism medical condition that he has lived however, could not produce any but also as an individual that Japan facturer, suspended the contract for this year following as was in the 1980s. It is on the has gained acceptance as a with since he was a teenager, but result so far. Yours etc., Dr should be proud of for the times to a public backlash against Chinese companies amid the western edge of Assam valley political ideology in today’s has exacerbated more recently), ANWARUDDIN CHOUDHURY, come. Yours etc., DIBYOJYOTI ongoing Sino-Indian border dispute. Dream 11, a fanta- tropical semi-evergreen forest politics where turncoats are he had no other choice besides Islampur Road, Guwahati. BRAHMA, Cotton University. sy gaming platform, has acquired the title sponsorship (tropical evergreen and ever- flourishing and power-hungry resignation. Abe’s tenure has green forests combined are also Hungry birds cannot of the IPL 2020. Now with just around three weeks re- politicians are unabashedly been known for his nationalist Articles (within 1000-1100 words) and maining for the start of the mega event, only time will called rainforest) as classified by sing! indulging in horse-trading? After policies as well as for his foreign Letters to the Editor for publication in Champion and Seth in 1964. tell how things proceed. Sir,– Singer Vidya Sagar in a all they sell like hot cakes. policies, as he has been known for the editorial page may be sent to the Geographically, it is a part of the recent statement said, “I joined An honest politician with approaching North Korea with a email ID: [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 CITY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 5 Notification for LPG transporter body CM promises to fulfil demands educational institutions withdraws strike STAFF REPORTER WEATHER of various local communities CITY CORRESPONDENT State Food and Civil Supplies Minister Phani Bhushan Choud- GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The GUWAHATI GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The hury and the IOCL officials. We STAFF REPORTER of Ministers (GoM) constituted for the while steps would be taken for preserving State education department North East Packed LPG called off the strike after the LOCAL FORECAST : preparation of modalities for granting ST the clothes and other garments of the com- has notified that all teaching Transporter Association IOCL agreed on postponing the Generally cloudy sky with a GUWAHATI, Sept 1: Chief Minister status to the six communities to the Cen- munity at the state museum. and non- teaching staff of few spells of rain or thunder (NEPLTA) has decided to renewal process of the tender Sarbananda Sonowal today held meetings tral government soon. In his meeting with the All Bodo Stu- schools, colleges, universities, shower. Maximum and withdraw its ongoing strike till March 31, 2021. They also minimum temperatures are with the organisations representing var- The Chief Minister also informed that dents’ Union (ABSU) representatives, technical colleges/institutions against several provisions of assured the members of the as- most likely to be 33°C and ious communities of the State at the As- the bill for setting up Sati Sadhini Uni- Sonowal thanked the organisation for its and teacher training institu- 25°C respectively on the latest contract renewal sociation that the company will sam Administrative Staff College and re- versity at Golaghat would be passed at role in making the signing of historic Bodo tions will undergo COVID-19 Wednesday, tender floated by Indian Oil. discuss with the members of the ceived memorandums containing their the State Assembly soon and the state Peace Accord possible and informed that test up to September 18, 2020 TEMPERATURE: The members of the asso- association before any changes demands. He assured them of taking government would provide funds for the the state government was acting expedi- as per protocol of the district Max 34.3°C ciation which transport cylin- in the tender,” NEPLTA advis- Min 25.8°C prompt steps to assuage their grievances construction of a guest house for the ently to bring all the commitments in the administration and the De- ders from bottling plants to er Kumud Nath said. while taking views of all stakeholders. Chutia community at Guwahati. Accord to fruition at the earliest. Forma- partment of Health and Fami- dealers have been protesting Due to the strike, nearly Holding meeting with Chutia commu- During the meeting with Nath Jogi com- tion of BTR would usher in a period of ly Welfare issued from time SEBA slashes since August 27 in support of 1.5 lakh customers across the nity organisations like Chutia Jati San- munity organisations, Sonowal announced rapid development in the region, he said. to time. their demands. northeastern region were af- milan and Chutia Juba Sanmilan, Sonow- that state government would provide funds Sonowal also held a meeting with the Further, 50 per cent of syllabi for “A meeting was convened fected daily due to non-deliv- al said the state government has already for the celebrations of Martyr’s Day on delegation of Sodou Asom Sutradhar teaching and non-teaching staff this afternoon in the presence of ery of cooking gas. higher classes approved a package of Rs 125 crore for September 20 at Kokrajhar to commem- Samiti, representing Sutradhar commu- should attend their respective STAFF REPORTER the development of the community and orate Swahid Manobar Nath’s death anni- nity and assured them of looking into their institutions at a time from Rs 62 crore has already been released in versary. Nath lost his life during 1942 free- demands for finding solutions to their September 21, 2020 for GUWAHATI, Sept 1: the first phase of the package. dom struggle. He also said the Archaeolo- grievances. Members of Indigenous Peo- which, subsequent instruc- Hearty farewell to The Board of Secondary Regarding their demand of ST status, gy department would be directed to take ples’ Forum from Dima Hasao district also tions will be issued by the Education, Assam (SEBA) he assured that the Government of As- steps for preserving the heritage sites, called on the Chief Minister and he as- State education department Tribune employee has decided to reduce the sam would send the report of the Group monuments, etc, of Nath Jogi community sured them of looking into their demands. based on SOP issued by the STAFF REPORTER jyoti Bhuyan and ATEU ex- syllabi of Class IX and Ministry of Health and Fami- ecutive member Hiranya Ku- Class X by approximately ly Welfare. GUWAHATI, Sept 1: Hari- mar Barman spoke on the oc- 30 per cent in the current pad Dey, an employee of The casion and wished Dey a hap- academic session as the Prawn Assam Tribune Group of Pub- py future. students have not been poly-culture lications’ production unit re- In course of the meeting, able to attend classes due tired from service on Mon- ATEU president Shiva Pras- to the current COVID-19 demo prog day. He had joined the organ- ad Deka also wished Dey pandemic and the lockdown STAFF REPORTER isation on June 1, 1976. over phone. induced by it. Dey was given a hearty Acknowledging the good Board Chairman RC Jain GUWAHATI, Sept 1: Un- farewell at a meeting held late wishes of his colleagues, Dey told The Assam Tribune der the World Bank-aided Monday evening on the Trib- delivered a short and emotion- that the revised curricu- Assam Agri-Business and une premises. al speech recalling the love and lum is available for the Rural Transformation Following all COVID-19 cooperation that he had re- students on SEBA’s official Project (APART), the fish- protocol, press manager Ba- ceived from all during his serv- website eries department has start- najit Bhattacharya, general ice period. The meeting was www.sebaonline.org. The ed a freshwater prawn poly- secretary of Assam Tribune hosted by Prabhat Sarma. rationalised curriculum is culture demonstration pro- Employees’ Union (ATEU) Dey was felicitated with a also available in PDF gramme in the State. The Jiten Kalita, senior production gamocha , citation, sorai and an format for the students’ programme will be held with officer Ashim Kumar Deka, umbrella. Jitu Sarma offered convenience, the SEBA technical support from production supervisor Naba- the vote of thanks. Chairman added. WorldFish, Malaysia. Pranab Initiative for Alternative route to Mukherjee’s railway job aspirants airport faces roadblock death condoled STAFF REPORTER “The remaining 23 per cent GUWAHATI, Sept 1: STAFF REPORTER work could not be done be- The Cotton University GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The cause the forest department Employees’ Association Members of Janagusthiyo Oikya Mancha staging a demonstration calling for fulfilment of its demands, at Dispur Last Gate GUWAHATI, Sept 1: in Guwahati on Tuesday. – AT photo State government is con- did not give any clearance and (CUEA) today held a Newspaper Association of structing an alternative road the necessary land acquisition condolence meeting here India (NAI), Assam State from Koinadhora to the LGBI could not be done,” PWD to mourn the demise of Committee in association Airport at Borjhar and 77 per Minister Himanta Biswa Sar- former President of India with railway employee Naba cent of the work has been ma said in a written reply to a State Govt, NHM released Kumar Das of Pandu, Guwa- Pranab Mukherjee. The completed, the State Assem- question raised by MLA Ra- hati has launched a free coach- former President had bly was informed today. Work mendra Narayan Kalita. ing programme at New Col- passed away on Monday at on the road had started in Later, the stretch that fell Rs 579.90 cr to tackle COVID ony, Pandu here for railway the age of 84 after a 21-day 2008-09. on forest land was set aside job aspirants. battle with multiple STAFF REPORTER released Rs 199.72 crore to masks, gloves and other An additional Rs 1.60 Later, phase-wise 22.15 km and a different alignment was Through this initiative nec- ailments. various districts for upgrada- consumables used by crore has been spent on of the alternative road got ap- proposed. A scheme is being essary help will be extended According to a CUEA GUWAHATI, Sept 1: tion of existing hospitals, frontline workers. NHM has transportation of essential proval by 2014-15 of which 16.95 prepared for approving this free of cost on all weekends press release issued here, a Assam government and maintenance of screening also paid bills amounting to materials to different km work has been completed. new stretch of 5.20 km. to encourage the unemployed minute’s silence was National Health Mission and quarantine centres and Rs 37.69 crore for procuring districts, sanitization and youths to appear for various observed as a mark of has so far released Rs clinical and other manage- ventilators, multi- para stationery. competitive examinations respect to the departed soul 579.90 crore for various ment of cases in COVID monitors, infra-red ther- Also, NHM has released conducted by the Railway One held for illegally of the former President. expenses related to care centres. mometers, ICU beds, other Rs 160 crore as direct Recruitment Board (RRB). COVID-19 pandemic in the An amount of Rs 3.85 hospital furniture, oxygen beneficiary transfer for selling railway tickets Memorandum to State, the Assembly was crore has been provided to cylinders etc required for financial assistance to ABSU appeal CITY CORRESPONDENT the owner of the shop has informed today. different medical colleges clinical management of needy people stranded in Social Welfare been taken into custody. A case In a written reply to a for expenditure related to COVID-19. On transporta- different parts of the to CM GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The has also been registered in Minister question by Congress MLA management of COVID-19. tion of patients and migrants country and abroad. STAFF REPORTER Railway Protection Force this connection. Rupjyoti Kurmi, Health NHM has released Rs from outside the State, So far, Assam has CITY CORRESPONDENT (RPF) of NF Railway on Mon- Moreover, RPF on Sunday Minister Himanta Biswa 52.95 crore for incurring NHM has incurred expenses received Central govern- GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The day apprehended a tout who apprehended a person Vicky GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The Sarma said the pandemic is various expenditure on of Rs 42.89 crore. ment funds of Rs 72.73 All Bodo Students Union was involved in illegal selling Patel from Dibrugarh for ille- Pratibandhi Suraksha still continuing and the COVID-19 related testing, Information campaign crore for the financial year (ABSU) on Tuesday urged of railway tickets. gally procuring and selling of Sangstha, Assam, on Monday audited statements from antigen and RT-PCR test activities through different 2019-20 and Rs 119.10 crore Chief Minister Sarbananda RPF’s Crime Intelligence railway e-tickets by using per- sent a memorandum to Social different districts are yet to kits, RNA extraction kits, media have cost around Rs for the year 2020-21 and Rs Sonowal to initiate expedi- Branch (CIB) inspector along sonal user IDs. RPF recov- Welfare Minister Pramila be received and as such it outsourcing of testing to Rs 3.41 crore, while Rs 4.99 crore from DoNER tious implementation of with other officials of CIB and ered a total of 48 such railway Rani Brahma calling upon her will not be possible to private labs etc. 1.06 crore has been spent Ministry, which totals to Rs Clause 3, Sub clause 3.3, RPF, Guwahati with the help e-tickets worth Rs 1,09,132 to fulfil their demands, provide the details of actual Also, NHM has paid bills for engaging additional 196.82 crore. The Central Clause 5, Clause 9, Sub clause of local police conducted a raid from his shop M/s Patel and including clearing the dues expenditure incurred. amounting to Rs 75.81 crore human resources, training government has also 8.4, Sub clause 6.1, Sub clause in a shop named M/s PM Sons in Dibrugarh. under the Deendayal However, the Health for procuring various and quarantine stay of the provided some equipments 6.5 and Sub clause 6.2 of the Communication and Service In another incident, a train Divyangjan Pension Scheme. department and NHM has lifesaving drugs, PPEs, health workers. and drugs. third Bodo Peace Accord. located at Odalbakra here and checking party of RPF seized recovered 21 railway e-tick- two packets of suspected ganja ets generated using user IDs containing around 8 kg at Ba- Mofizuddin Ahmed of different persons on differ- darpur station on Monday. The Tickets issued for non-available train! ent dates and different trains. value of seized contraband is CITY CORRESPONDENT which was Saturday. mation from my relatives that the train The total value of the recov- around Rs 80,000. Hazarika poetry A source in the NFR claimed that only runs from Monday to Friday,” the ered e-tickets was Rs 33,718. A train escort party detect- GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The IRCTC booking of train tickets for Saturday’s passenger said. The shop’s owner Mrinal ed one unclaimed handbag award instituted issued tickets for the Guwahati-Jorhat- and Sunday’s for Janshatabdi Express “When I contacted the customer Hazra failed to produce any under berth no. 12 of coach IRCTC authorisation certificate no. B/4 of No. 02501 Agartala GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The been postponed to a later date Guwahati Janshatabdi Express on the through IRCTC is not available. care, they informed me that they and he also confessed generat- – New Delhi AC Special. 20th Mofizuddin Ahmed Haza- due to the pandemic situation. date when the train was not available. “I booked two tickets through the would refund me. Though I cancelled ing the recovered railway e- On arrival of the train at rika Literary Fest 2020 and cel- The managing trustee an- The Railways resumed the Guwa- IRCTC website for August 29 as it one of the tickets, the refund has not tickets illegally for his benefit. Badarpur at 9.50 pm, the es- ebration of the 150th birth an- nounced another award for hati-Jorhat-Guwahati Janshatabdi Ex- showed availability of the train for the yet been issued. If the train was not The recovered e-tickets cort party unloaded the bag in niversary of Gyanmalini Kobi the most creative literary press from August 17, five days in a same date. I booked the tickets two available on that date, then there was along with other relevant presence of other on-duty staff Mofizuddin Ahmed Hazarika work from a vernacular me- week from Monday to Friday. days before my journey from Furkat- no point of showing the availability of items have been seized and and recovered the ganja. concluded on August 31 with dium school which will be ef- A passenger booked two tickets af- ing to Guwahati and also got the con- the train and also confirming the tick- an online function organised by fective from next year. ter the website of IRCTC showed firmation status . The very next day ets. It is nothing but cheating in the Maria’s Public School here, said Award recipient Dr Haque availability of the train on August 29, after the booking, I came across infor- real sense,” he alleged. a press release today. sent a video message to the PABINDRA NATH SARMA Maria’s founder and man- platform wherein she wel- aging trustee Nellie Ahmed comed the gesture and spoke AND KUNJABALA DEVI Tanweer who is also the about the insightful themes of Pragjyotish College celebrates granddaughter of the poet, an- the Gyanmalini Kobi’s poems. MEMORIAL AWARDS nounced that this year being The other speakers at the Entries are invited for the following journalism the 150th birth anniversary of function were Anis Uz Zaman, 67th foundation day awards for reports published during the year 2019. the Gyanmalini Kobi, it has president of the MAH Memo- GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The 67th foun- A tree plantation programme was in- Srivastava, Director General of the An- (a) Pabindra Nath Sarma Memorial Award: been decided to institute the rial Committee; Dr Anil Kr dation day of Pragjyotish College was cel- itiated by the principal of the college thropological Survey of India through For investigative journalism on Human Rights Mofizuddin Ahmed Hazarika Goswami, retired principal of ebrated with a daylong programme to- and saplings of some valuable trees Google Meet. (b) Kunjabala Devi Memorial Award: Memorial Kavya Award, to be Cotton College and chairman of day following the COVID-19 pandemic were planted on the college premises. In his speech Prof Srivastava said, “A For investigative journalism on Women’s Issue conferred on an eminent poet Maria’s Educational Trust; Dr protocol, according to a press release. The audio recorded version of the col- good academician is one who under- The awards instituted in memory of late Pabindra annually by her. Mafuza Rahman, retired HoD, The college flag was unfurled by the lege anthem was formally inaugurated stands the present time. One feels some Nath Sarma, freedom fighter and lawyer, and his wife The first recipient of the Geography, Cotton University Principal of the college Dr Manoj Ku- by the president of the college govern- sort of a natural experiment is going on Kunjabala Devi, carry a cash prize of Rs. 30,000 (Rupees thirty thousand only) and a citation each. award is Dr Nilima Thakuria and Dr K Zaman Ahmed and mar Mahanta. This was followed by gar- ing body and the same was played because of the forces of nature, which Haque who is a renowned Asad Zaman, grandsons of the landing of the bust of the founder princi- amidst the gathering. we have sought to neglect.” He further The entries should reach the undersigned by 20th September, 2020 . poet and artist and has many Gyanmalini Kobi. pal of the college Trithanath Sarma by This was followed by the 24th Pandit said, “There is criticism of anthropocen- literary contributions to her The results of the online in- president of the governing body Dr Ja- Tirthanath Sarma Memorial Lecture or- tricism, where human beings are centre Convenor credit. Although the award ter-school and intra-school lit- gadindra Raychoudhury. In his speech Dr ganised online by the Pragjyotish Col- of everything and the idea of omnicen- Pabindra Nath Sarma ceremony was scheduled to erary competitions were also Raychoudhury remembered the noble lege Teachers’ Unit (PCTU) on the topic tricism is gaining ground where animals, & Kunjabala Devi be held at the Guwahati Press declared on the same plat- personalities at whose initiative the col- ‘A Panorama of Pandemics’. The lecture birds and plants are given due impor- Memorial Award Committee Club on the August 30, it has form, the release added. lege was established. was delivered by Prof Vinay Kumar tance,” the press release added. Tribune Buildings, Guwahati-781003 6 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI NATIONAL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

SHORT QUOTATION NOTICE NOTIFICATION No. SMEJ/JMCH/2358/2019/6154 2 militant hideouts busted along No. SEC. 54/2020/47: In exercise of powers conferred under the provision of the Rule 4 of the Short quotations are invited for supply of Stationery items for JMCH, Tiwa Autonomous Council(Election) Rules, 2005 and as per provision of the Rule 16 of Tiwa Jorhat on or before 11:00 AM of 14.08.2020. For details, please log on Autonomous Council (Election) Rules, 2005, the Assam State Election Commission hereby to www.jorhatmedicalcollege.in . LoC in J&K, arms recovered notify the following time schedule for preparation and publication of constituency-wise Photo Sd/- Principal cum Chief Superintendent Electoral Roll for election to the Tiwa Autonomous Council with reference to 01.01.2020 as Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, SRINAGAR, Sept 1: Two Army, he added. morning, a search of the area qualifying date. Janasanyog/C/3928/20 Jorhat militant hideouts were busted Alert troops detected move- was carried out and after an Sl. Event Date along the Line of Control (LoC) ment of suspicious people extensive search of seven No. in Baramulla district of Jam- along the LoC in Rampur sec- hours, a huge cache of arms MISSING INFORMATION mu and Kashmir and a huge tor of Baramulla district, in and ammunition was recov- 1 Date of publication of the draft Photo Electroral Roll 24.09.2020 (Thursday) cache of arms and ammunition north Kashmir on Sunday, de- ered from well-concealed lo- 2 Last date for receiving claims and objections 09.10.2020 (Friday) recovered after Army fence spokesperson Col cations in two hideouts in 3. Last date for disposal of claims and objections 16.10.2020 (Friday) launched a search operation, a Rajesh Kalia said. Rampur Sector. 4. Final publication of Photo Electoral Roll 22.10.2020 (Thursday) defence spokesperson said on The movement was from a The cache of arms recov- Tuesday. village close to the LoC and ered comprises five AK series The Photo Electoral Roll will be prepared by the authority as per procedure prescribed in the Rule 16 of the Tiwa Autonomous Council(Election) Rules,2005 after finalization of list of polling It seems the modus oper- the suspects crossed into In- rifles (along with 6 magazines station as per rule 16 (2) of above Rules. andi is to drop arms and am- dian territory. and two sealed boxes with The above is photograph of Miss Mayabati Kool (20 Yrs ) Names of District Election Officers, Returning Officers/ Electoral Registration Officers and the munition in caches near the Due to terrain of thick foli- 1,254 rounds of AK ammuni- D/o Sri Kishor Kool,Vill - Maradhansiri, P.S- Rowta, Asstt. Returning Officers/ Asstt. Electoral Registration Officers against respective districts/ District- Udalguri who has been missing since 24.08.2020 LoC so that the overground age and weather condition, an tion), 6 pistols (with 9 maga- sub-divisions/ constituencies of the Tiwa Autonomous Council have been notified vide Notification from Maradhansiri. workers or militants pick the alert of likely infiltration at- zines and 6 rounds), 21 gre- No. SEC. 54/2020/34 dated 28th, August, 2020 and they shall act as per the said Notification. This refers to Rowta PS GDE No- 551 Dtd. 25.08.2020 and same for carrying out their tempt was sounded. The Sur- nades, two UBGL grenades Sd/- State Election Commissioner, Assam this office Man Missing Register Entry No. 84 Dtd. 26.08.2020. activities in the hinterland, the veillance Grid was beefed up and two Kenwood radio-sets Janasanyog/D/3484/20 Dispur, Guwahati-6 Descriptive Roll of the Missing Person: spokesperson said. all across the area and along with one antenna, he said. 1. Complexion - Swarthy It shows the desperate at- the likely infiltration routes. He said similar attempts 2. Age - 20 Years tempts by Pakistan-based mil- Ambushes were sited to were made on July 22, when No. DME/Adv Slip_Signage/184/2020/10899 3. Built. - Medium itant groups to infiltrate weap- thwart any attempt of infiltra- inputs were received regard- 4. Language - Assamese INVITATION FOR BIDS ons into Jammu and Kashmir tion and surveillance continued ing likely weapon drop along 5. Height - 4 .6 Feet Sealed Bids (Two Envelope System) affixing court fee stamp of Rs. 8.25 (Rupees eight point two for terror activities with the throughout the night, he said. the LoC ahead of the anti-infil- five paise) only are invited from the intending manufacturer/ Accredited Dealers for supply of All efforts may be made to trace out/recover the above noted active connivance of Pakistan Col Kalia said the next tration fence. – PTI Signage and Advise slip for Lakhimpur Medical College & Hospital, Lakhimpur under the Health & missing person at the earliest and result thereof may be F.W.(B) Department, Govt. of Assam. intimated to this office at the following helpline numbers for IFB No.DME/Adv Slip_Signage/184/2020/10899 Dated: 31.08.2020 further necessary action: 8134852559/9859427622 (Cell PRE BID MEETING 09-09-2020 AT 11.00 A.M. phone). Will make ... Moratorium ... CLOSING DATE & TIME FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS 21-09-2020 AT 2.00 P.M. Sd/- Superintendent of Police, (Contd from page 1) (Contd from page 1) BIDS OPENING DATE AND TIME 21-09-2020 AT 3.00 P.M. Janasanyog/D/3534/20 Udalguri, Assam. Suggesting that the SITA re- “We will list the matter for tomorrow and we will take it as 1. Bid schedule port on the economy of the the only matter, hear it and decide it,” the bench said while Name of Item Place of Delivery Tender Fee EMD State in the backdrop of COV- posting the matter for Wednesday. ( Bid Security) No.CPRD/ 14th/FC/58/2020/33 ID-19 pandemic may not be PRESS NOTICE/IFB India’s economy has suffered its worst slump on record in Supply of Signage and Advise slip for Lakhimpur Medical Rs.5,000/- Rs. 50,000/- the manifestation of the real April-June, with the gross domestic product (GDP) contract- Lakhimpur Medical College & Hospital, College &Hospital, NOTICE INVITING BIDS picture of State’s economy, the Lakhimpur (details schedule in 3) Lakhimpur FOR SUPPLY OF LADIES and GENTS BICYCLE ing by 23.9 per cent as the coronavirus-related lockdowns minister said Assam’s econo- weighed on the already-declining consumer demand and in- Bidding documents are available for sale at this office during the office hours on all working days National Competitive Bidding from 31.08.2020 till a day prior to the closing date of receipt of Bid as indicating above, against my was mainly a government vestment. The Commissioner, Panchayat & Rural Development, economy that will steer clear payment of Tender Fee (non-refundable) as mentioned above in the form of crossed Demand Draft The GDP contraction in the world’s fifth-largest economy in favour of the "Director of Medical Education, Assam, Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Assam, Juripar, Panjabari, Guwahati-37 invites re-tender of COVID-related crisis by the from manufactures of bicycles or authorized dealers of compared with 3.1 per cent growth in the preceding January- Payable at SBI- Dispur (Guwahati) Branch. Bidders desirous of having bidding documents by post end of this financial year. shall have to submit a big size self-addressed envelope with above mentioned postal charges manufactures of bicycles having minimum annual turnover March quarter and 5.2 per cent expansion in the same period a year back, according to official data released on Monday. along with the Bank Draft as shown above. The bidding documents can also be downloaded from of Rs. 50 (Fifty) Crores during each of the last three Govt ... the official web site of Directorate of Medical Education, Assam( www.dmeassam.gov.in ), In case On August 26, the apex court had asked the Centre to reply financial years (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20) and having (Contd from page 1) of bid documents downloaded from the website, required fees as mentioned above shall have to capacity to produce/manufacture and supply the required within a week on the issue of interest being charged on instal- be deposited at the time of submission of tender. In case of any disparity between the printed The first meeting of the task quantity of Ladies and Gents Bicycles. The details may be ments which have been deferred during the moratorium peri- version of the tender documents sold through the Directorate and the downloaded version, the force to figure out ways to im- seen in the website https://assamtenders.gov.in. from od. The top court had earlier asked the Centre and the RBI to printed version will prevail. plement the policy would be Janasanyog/C/3908/20 Sd/- Director of Medical Education, Assam 02/09/2020 to 10/09/2020 and also in the departmental review the move to charge interest on deferred EMIs during held on September 5 and by next website. Interested bidders may contact the office of the moratorium period. session of the Assembly, a blue- undersigned for any details of the bid during office hours. The court had earlier said there was “no merit in charging Note: print would be ready, the minis- interest on interest” for deferred loan payment installments NOTIFICATION 1. The tenderer should submit tenders through online ter said. MLAs Rupjyoti Kur- No. SEC. 145/2019/133 : In supersession of our earlier notification of even number and dated only. during the moratorium period announced in wake of the COV- mi, Kamalakhya Dey Purka- 31.08.2020 and in exercise of powers conferred under Rules for the Election of Commissioners 2. The tender processing fee & bid security must be paid ID-19 pandemic. – PTI yastha, Majendra Narzary, Prad- of Municipal Boards under the Assam Municipal Act. 1956. the Assam State ‘Election Commission through online mode only. Bidders who had participated ip Hazarika, Gurujyoti Das, De- does hereby notify the following time schedule for preparation and publication of the Photo in this bidding and paid tender processing fee,need BTC election ... bananda Hazarika, Rafiqul Islam, Electoral Rolls, on the lines of photo electoral rolls of Election Commission of India for election to not pay the fee again. Nurul Huda, among others, took (Contd from page 1) 52 (fifty-two) Municipal Boards listed below in the State of Assam with reference to 01.01.2020 as Sd/- Commissioner, part in the discussion. The sup- There are speculations about holding of BTC polls because qualifying date and as per qualifications for registration in an electoral roll under the provision of Panchayat & Rural Development, Assam plementary demand was passed of talks about holding of Bihar Assembly elections. But the Section 14 of the Assam Municipal Act, 1956. Janasanyog/C/3867/20 Juripar, Panjabari, Guwahati-37 through voice vote. Commission is yet to take the final decision in this regard,” he Time schedule for Preparation of Photo Electoral Roll added. SI. No. Events Date On nomination of candidates, Kumar said that the nomina- 1. Publication of Preliminary/Draft Photo Electoral Rolls 22.09.2020 (Tuesday) RE ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) tions already filed would be valid and no one would be able to 2. Last date of filing of claims and objections 03.10.2020 (Saturday) No. DD/APART/57/2019/384 withdraw candidature as the process of filing of nominations 3. Publication of list(s) of claims and objections filed 05.10.2020 (Monday) 1. Government of Assam (GoA), through the Government of India has received a credit of US$200 and the withdrawal of candidature were already over when the million from the World Bank (W.B.) towards the cost of the “Assam Agribusiness and Rural polls had to be postponed. However, in Salakati constituency, 4. Last date for disposal of claims, objections etc. 14.10.2020 (Wednesday) Transformation Project (APART)” and intends to apply part of the proceeds of’ this credit to eligible 5. Final publication of Photo Electoral Rolls 20.10.2020 (Tuesday) payments under the contract for which this request for quotations is issued. fresh nominations would be allowed because of death of a can- 2. The Directorate of Dairy Development, Assam invites bids for the construction of works detailed in didate. But in that constituency also, those who have already The names of 52 (fifty-two) Municipal Boards: the table at Para 5 below. filed nominations, would not be allowed to withdraw. SI. No. District/ Name of MB No. of Wards 3. Bidding documents (and additional copies) may be purchased from the Operational Project It may be mentioned here that the BTC polls were sched- Sub-Division Implementation Unit (OPIU), APART, Dairy Development, Assam, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 from 1 Tinsukia 1. Tinsukia MB 15 03-09-2020 to 15-09-2020 on payment of a non-refundable fee indicated in Para 5 below in the uled to be held on April 4. The State Election Commission form of Demand Draft/Banker’s cheque on any Scheduled bank payable at Guwahati in favour of issued notification for the polls on March 11 and March 18 was 2. Doomdooma MB 10 the Assistant Director (HQ), Dairy Development, Assam, Khanapara, Guwahati-22. Interested the last date for filing of nomination papers. 2 Sadiya 3. Chapakhowa MB 10 bidders may obtain further information at the same address. However, due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Commis- 3 Dibrugarh 4. Dibrugarh MB 22 4. Bids must be delivered to OPIU.APART. Dairy Development Department, Assam, Khanapara, sion issued another notification on March 20 postponing the 5. Naharkatia MB 10 Guwahati-22 on or before 14.00 hours on 15-09-2020 and will be opened on the same day at 14.30 hours, in the presence of the bidders who wish lo attend. If the office happens to be closed polls for an indefinite period. 6. Chabua MB 10 on the date of receipt of the bids as specified, the bids will be received and opened on the next 7. Namrup MB 10 working day at the same time and venue. Treatment ... 4 Sivasagar 8. Sivasagar MB 14 5. Other details can be seen in the bidding documents. TABLE (Contd from page 1) 9. Amguri MB 10 Package Name of work Approximate Cost of Bid Bid security Period of “Only some of the facilities have been made chargeable for 5 Nazira 10. Nazira MB 10 No. value of document completion obvious reasons. Those availing the paying cabin facility, or 6 Charaideo 11. Sonari MB 16 work (Rs.) (Rs.) requiring a COVID-19 test report within 24 hours will have to 12. Moran MB 11 CW/1-N Strengthening of existing 9,60,860.00 500.00 Rs. 19217.00 90 days from pay for it. Similarly, the nursing home patients will have to pay 7 Jorhat 13. Jorhat MB 19 2020-21 lab infrastructure for Milk (Rupees the date of the plasma kit charges,” the minister said urging the House 8 Titabar 14. Titabar MB 10 testing laboratory building Nineteen notice to that the COVID-care matter should not be politicised. at Bebejia in Nagaon thousand two proceed with 15. Mariani MB 10 Earlier, Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha al- District hundred and work 9 Golaghat 16. Golaghat MB 13 seventeen only) leged that whereas the government was spending on direct 17. Dergaon MB 10 Sd/- Joint Secretary to the Govt of Assam, benefit transfer scheme like Arunodoi, the life saving service 10 Nagaon 18. Nagaon MB 26 AH & Veterinary Department, Dispur and like COVID management was being monetised, undermining Janasanyog/C/3875/20 Chairman, BEC, APART-Dairy Development the value of human lives. 19. Dhing MB 10 11 Hojai 20. Hojai MB 19 21. Lanka MB 11 HSE/ APPTT/68/2019/5022 SHORT QUOTATION NOTICE 22. Lumding MB 13 WALK-IN-INTERVIEW NOTICE No. SMEJ/JMCH/2088/2017/6152 23. Doboka MB 10 A walk-in-interview will be held on 07.09.2020 from 11 A.M onwards at the Auditorium of Gauhati Short quotations are invited for supply of Bedding and Clothing items 12 Dhemaji 24. Dhemaji MB 10 for JMCH, Jorhat on or before 11:00 AM of 15.09.2020. For details, Medical College & Hospital, Guwahati for recruitment of 128 numbers of Grade-III (Technical) 25. Silapathar MB 12 newly created permanent post in respect of 32 (thirty two) Intensive Care units (ICU) in please log on to www.jorhatmedicalcollege.in . 13 Lakhimpur 26. North Lakhimpur MB 21 different dedicated COVID-19 Hospitals in the State, under the establishment of the Directorate Sd/- Principal cum Chief Superintendent of Health Services, Assam. Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, 27. Bihpuria MB 10 The intending candidate should report at the said venue between 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM No TA/ Janasanyog/C/3922/20 Jorhat 28. Narayanpur MB 10 DA will be borne for attending the interview. 14 Dhakuakhana 29. Dhakuakhana MB 10 Name of No. of Requisite Qualification Scale of Pay & Grade Pay 15 Biswanath 30. Biswanath MB 12 the Post post NOTICE 16 Sonitpur 31.Tezpur MB 19 Applications for the visiting season 2020-21 are invited from ICU 128 HSSLC (Science) or equivalent Rs. 14000 – Rs.60500 with 32. Dhekiajuli MB 10 the interested owners of the private elephant which are in Technician with Diploma in ICU Technician Grade Pay of Rs.6200/ sound health condition and well trained to carry visitors for 17 Darrang 33. Mangaldai MB 10 course from Government elephant ride purposes in Kaziranga National Park & Tiger 18 Morigaon 34. Morigaon MB 11 recognized institutes. Reserve. application form along with terms & conditions 19 Kamrup(R) 35. Palashbari MB 10 Reservation:- (document id: eawl/elephant safari/2020-21/01 dated: 20 Rangia 36. Rangia MB 10 Reservation of posts for SC / ST(P)/ ST(H)/ OBC (MOBC)/ EWS (Economically Weaker 01.09.2020) can be obtained from the respective range offices 21 Nalbari 37. Nalbari MB 12 Section) / Women Candidates and Differently-abled (DIVYANG) candidates will be as per under Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, Bokakhat. the duly prevailing Government rules/ norms. filled in application forms will be received in the respective 22 Barpeta 38. Barpeta MB 22 Age:- ranges latest by 3.00 p.m. on 18th sept, 2020. 39. Barpeta Road MB 10 Candidate should not be less than 18 years and not above 38 years of age as on 01.01.2020. Sd/- Divisional Forest Officer 23 Bajali 40. Pathsala MB 10 The upper age limit in relaxable for 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC, ST(P), ST(H) Eastern Assam Wildlife Division 24 Bongaigaon 41. Bongaigaon MB 25 Candidates only as per prevailing Government norms. Janasanyog/D/3563/20 Bokakhat 25 Dhubri 42. Dhubri MB 16 Terms & Conditions:- The intending candidates shall bring all original documents / testimonials for verification 26 Bilasipara 43. Bilasipara MB 14 along with a set of self-attested photocopies of the documents / testimonials to appear the No. MHRB/23/M&HO-I/2020/575 44. Sapatgram MB 10 walk-in-interview. NOTICE 27 Goalpara 45. Goalpara MB 19 (1) 2 (two) copies of recent passport size color photograph duly self-attested. In continuation of the advertisement No. MHRB/23/M&HO-I/ 46. Lakhipur MB 10 (2) Birth Certificate / HSLC Admit / HSLC Board Pass Certificate for age proof. 2020/563 dated Guwahati the 14th August, 2020, it is for 28 Cachar 47. Silchar MB 28 (3) All Pass Certificates from Boards/ Universities from HSLC onwards. (4) Caste certificate (where applicable) information of all concerned that the last date of receipt of 48. Sonai MB 11 (5) Permanent residentship certificate Domicile certificate (if any) online application for the post of M&HO - I (Medical Officer 29 Lakhipur 19. Lakhipur MB 10 (6) Person with Disability Certificate Differently-abled Certificate (if any) Critical Care) in different dedicated COVID-19 Hospitals under 30 Hailakandi 50. Hailakandi MB 16 (7) Employment Exchange Registration Certificate. Health & Family Welfare Department is extended up to 51. Lala MB 10 10.09.2020. The applicants may visit the website (8) Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate. 31 Karimganj 52. Karimganj MB 27 NB: - This urgent arrangement is made due to immediate need of human resources due to the https://nhm.assam.gov.in . Total 52 704 prevailing situation of COVID-19 pandemic in the State. Sd/- Secretary i/c Sd/- Director of Health Services, Assam Medical and Health Recruitment Board, Assam Sd/- State Election Commissioner, Assam Janasanyog/D/3449/20 Hengrabari, Guwahati-36 Janasanyog/D/3459/20 Janasanyog/D/3471/20 Dispur, Guwahati-06 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 NORTH E AST THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 7 Tripura COVID-19 Arunachal COVID-19 WEATHER cases surge to 4,112 NORTHEAST toll reaches 112 Forecast for NE: Rain/thunder- CORRESPONDENT and Tawang seven. Papum are found asymptomatic and shower is very likely to occur at CORRESPONDENT wards, the number of positive cases shopping malls and other hospitality Pare recorded six cases, East negative in the RAT test on many places over Arunachal has crossed the 100 mark. services will be allowed to operate ITANAGAR, Sept 1: Aru- Kameng five and four each arrival, they can report to Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, nachal Pradesh recorded 78 came from East Siang and work by following the new Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram AGARTALA, Sept 1: Nine more “We have decided to carry out provided they obey the SOP. Shops and Tripura . COVID-19 patients died and 509 new antigen tests en masse in the 10 wards will be allowed to function, but they more COVID-19 cases on Lower Siang. Two cases each normal – wearing face masks, Warning: Thunderstorm with positive cases were detected in of the AMC. This will be done within need to strictly maintain social Monday, taking its tally of con- were found in West Siang, washing hands with soap or lightning is very likely to occur Tripura during the past 24 hours. two weeks,” said a senior government distancing norms. firmed cases to 4,112. The Lower Dibang Valley, Tirap sanitizer, maintaining social at isolated places over Assam, and Shi-Yomi. One case each distancing, etc. However, Meghalaya and Mizoram. Heavy The COVID-19 death toll in the official here today. Sources said the steps have been State also discharged 63 pa- rain is very likely to occur at State has surged to 112, the second Meanwhile, the West Tripura taken by the district administration in tients following their recov- was detected in Lower Sub- they should self-monitor their isolated places over Assam, highest in the North East after district administration has decided to view of the steep increase in positive ery from the disease. With ansiri, Namsai, Anjaw, Upper health for 14 days from the Meghalaya and Mizoram. Assam. Till date, Tripura has impose night curfew in the AMC areas cases and casualties within the AMC this, the number of recov- Subansiri and Lohit. Among date of arrival. Temperatures: witnessed 11,627 positive cases, from 8 pm to 5 am from today, which areas. ered/discharged cases has ris- the new positive cases, 72 Regarding intra-State Max (°C) Min (°C) while the number of active cases will continue till September 30. Among the 509 positive cases en to 2,885. were found to be asymptomat- and inter-district travel, the Dibrugarh 35.3 25.4 stands at 3,858. In an official order, the District detected in the State on Monday, the Arunachal Pradesh has ic and six symptomatic, the notification said no authori- Tezpur 34.4 26.4 Alarmed at the steep spike in the Magistrate of Tripura West, Dr Tripura West district reported 258 currently 1,220 active cas- bulletin added. ty, including the district ad- Silchar 33.7 24.9 ministration, would restrict Dhubri 30.1 25.8 positive cases, the West Tripura Sailesh Kumar Yadav, said there cases, a medical bulletin issued by the es, coupled with seven casu- New guidelines issued : Jorhat 34.8 25.8 district administration has called for would be prohibition on the gathering State Health and Family Welfare alties, according to a bulle- Meanwhile, the State Health movement or impose any N Lakhimpur 35.7 23.1 mass COVID-19 tests in the ten of more than 10 persons during the department stated today. tin issued by the State Di- and Family Welfare Depart- quarantine or testing re- Shillong 24.2 18.5 rectorate of Health Servic- ment, on the basis of the Un- quirements for inter-dis- Cherrapunjee 23.0 18.4 wards under the Agartala Municipal period. Political, social, entertain- Due to the sudden rise in the Aizawl 26.2 19.7 Corporation (AMC) to check further ment, cultural and religious pro- COVID-19 cases, Tripura’s positivity es here. lock-4 guidelines issued by the trict travellers, goods, serv- Kohima 25.4 18.0 transmission of the infection. Accord- grammes are also prohibited. All rate has surged to 4.28 per cent, while Of the 78 new cases, the Centre, has issued a notifica- ices, etc. Pasighat 35.8 24.6 ing to sources, 70 per cent of the schools, colleges and educational the recovery rate has climbed down to Itanagar Capital Complex reg- tion regarding guidelines for For inter-district move- Itanagar 36.8 24.4 istered 22 cases, West Ka- management of COVID-19 ment of persons and goods Imphal 29.0 20.1 COVID-19 patients in the city are institutions will remain closed. 65.83 per cent and the facility rate Agartala 31.0 26.8 residents of the ten wards. In some However, hotels, restaurants, stands at 0.96 per cent. meng nine, Changlang eight with effect from September through the neighbouring 1 to 30. States, a facilitation pass valid As per the new guidelines, for 24 hours will be issued by all inter-State travellers will the district administration One more COVID-19 be tested for COVID-19 concerned at the check gate. through rapid antigen tests Such persons will not under- death in Manipur (RATs) at the State’s points of go any testing in the origin dis- IMPHAL, Sept 1: With one more death, the COVID-19 entry and the helipad from 8 trict and there will be no re- death toll in Manipur increased to 29, while the COVID-19 am to 8 pm. quirement of quarantine in tally in the State rose to 6,382 today, Manipur Health De- If the inter-State travellers such cases. partment officials said today. Stating that 127 persons from the general population and three from the Central Armed Police Forces were confirmed positive in the past 24 hours in the State, Dr K Sasheekumar Mangang, Additional Director of the Health Department, stated in a press release today. The new cases are from Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Senapati, Kangpokpi, Tamen- glong, Jiribam, Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts. Only two persons out of the general population are re- turnees from other States, while the rest 125 are locals without any significant travel history. They are being shift- ed to COVID care facilities, the release added. INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN SCIENCE In the past 24 hours, 120 persons were also discharged AND TECHNOLOGY after recovery, from nine COVID care facilities in the State, An Autonomous Institute under Department of Science and Technology, the release added. The cumulative number of recovered Govt. of India, Paschim Boragaon, cases now stands at 4,450, while the number of active cases Garchuk, Guwahati-781035 is 1,903. The recovery rate is 69.72 per cent, the release Notice Inviting Quotations (NIQ) stated. – Correspondent Advt. No: 249 Date:28/08/2020 Sealed quotations are invited from reputed manufacturer/ Meghalaya toll reaches 12 authorized distributors/dealers for supply of various scientific equipments. Detail tender document may be seen at IASST SHILLONG, Sept 1: Meghalaya reported two COVID- website www.iasst.gov.in . There shall not be any separate 19 deaths on Monday night, taking the virus death toll to 12 notice for participation of bidder at the time of bid opening. in the State. Registrar, IASST The Director of State Health Services, Aman War, said that a male COVID-19 positive patient aged 65 years was brought dead to the Nazareth Hospital. Another male patient, aged 60 years, was admitted to the NEIGRIHMS here on August 30. He expired on August 31. War said that the patient was COV- Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb inspecting the ongoing construction works of the Feni bridge connecting Bangladesh and ID-19 positive with comorbidities. – Staff Correspondent Sabroom (India), in South Tripura district on Tuesday. – Photo: Correspondent Manipur relaxes lockdown restrictions CORRESPONDENT State development mission or other minis- tries of the Government of India or State gov- IMPHAL, Sept 1: The Manipur Govern- ernments or similar institutes for entrepre- ment has announced new guidelines for the neurship with effect from September 21 sub- month of September, relaxing the restric- ject to observance of the SOP issued by the tions imposed during the complete lockdown. Union Ministry of Health Family Welfare. State Chief Secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar, who Restrictions on the functioning of financial is the chairperson of the executive committee institutes, private banks, etc., with 66 per cent of the State Disaster Management Authority, of the existing staff, have also been lifted. All issued an order in this regard on Monday. shopping malls have been asked to regulate According to the latest guidelines, move- entry to prevent crowding, while all gymna- ment of permitted goods across the Indo- siums should maintain roster usage by mem- Myanmar border under the land-border bers to prevent crowding. Barber shops and trade treaties with Myanmar, has been al- beauty salons can also operate now. lowed amid strict adherence to the SOP As per the Manipur Government order, the (Standard Operating Procedure) prescribed locality-based retail shops dealing in essential by the Government. Inter and intra-State commodities like groceries, vegetables and public transport has also been permitted sub- fruits, milk and poultry will be allowed to open ject to social distancing norms. in all districts from 7 am to 5 pm on all days of The Government also plans to permit skill the week. The complete lockdown had been or entrepreneurship training in national skill in force in Manipur since July 23 after detec- training institutes, industrial training institutes, tion of COVID-19 infection among a few peo- short-term training centres registered with ple with no history of travel outside the State. national skill development corporations or The lockdown ended on Monday. Meghalaya Guv, CM 7-day mourning in Manipur mourn Mukherjee’s death CORRESPONDENT STAFF CORRESPONDENT IMPHAL, Sept 1: A seven- day State mourning “as a mark SHILLONG, Sept 1: The Meghalaya Governor and the of respect” for former President Chief Minister, along with a number of individuals and or- Pranab Mukherjee who passed ganisations, have condoled the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday. Governor Satya Pal Malik away on Monday at the age of described Mukherjee as “not just a revered Head of the 84 years, has been announced State but also a distinguished Parliamentarian, an able ad- by the Manipur Government. ministrator and a fine gentleman”. Condoling his demise, Ma- Malik said that the former President’s numerous contri- nipur Chief Minister N Biren butions would be long remembered by the people. He con- Singh said that the former Pres- veyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family of ident was an inspirational figure, Mukherjee. who had served the country Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, in his condolence mes- with great diligence in different sage, said that during his illustrious career, Mukherjee had capacities. His absence will leave served the people with exemplary fortitude and dedication. a huge void which will be hard During his active political career, Mukherjee held sever- to fill up, Biren Singh added. al key portfolios and served as the Union Defence Minister, Manipur Pradesh Congress Union External Affairs Minister and Union Finance Minis- Committee president M Oken- ter, Sangma said. dro Singh, Congress Working “A statesman and scholar of unparalleled intellectual prow- Committee member ess, he was conferred the highest civilian honour, the Bharat Gaikhangam and other party Ratna, in 2019,” the Chief Minister said. Sangma added functionaries also condoled the that Mukherjee’s demise is a great loss for the nation. death of Mukherjee in a condo- Meanwhile, the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo indigenous chiefs lence meeting at the Congress have also condoled the demise of former President of India. Bhavan here today. 8 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI STATE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

NEWS IN BRIEF AASAA demands ST status Jatinga woman crusader gets State recognition CORRESPONDENT said she was surprised as well mates Indira Thaosen, Ratna ly in the village. Her women as very happy for being se- Dutta and Bharati Barman empowerment campaign HAFLONG, Sept 1: Dec- lected for the prestigious joined as founder assistant also involves the menfolk, ades of working silently for award. She give credit for her teachers in the newly-estab- because she strongly feels empowerment of women in achievement to her parents lished Haflong Girls’ High that both men and women Jatinga and other villages of and well-wishers. School. Later upgraded to a have an equal role in the Dima Hasao district, 73-year- Purabi Phonglo, District higher secondary school, empowerment process. old Evelyntice Sajem, a not- Information and Public Rela- Sajem went on to retire as She has also actively in- ed social worker, has finally tions Officer termed it as a its Principal in 2006. volved the church and youth been recognised by the Gov- great achievement for Sajem Having experienced diffi- groups in her campaign. ernment of Assam and will Madam for her selfless serv- culties as a woman in attend- While she was working si- be conferred the maiden Sati ice to the society and particu- ing school and getting edu- lently for years, it was in 2010 Radhika Award. larly towards women em- cated, Evelyntice Sajem that noted author Dr Tapati Though Chief Minister powerment. took upon herself the task of Baruah Kashyap first took DOOMDOOMA, Sept 1: Demanding the government to Sarbananda Sonowal was Born in 1947, Sajem’s is a imparting education and em- Evelyntice Sajem’s remark- accord ST status to the Adivasi people of the State, the supposed to give away the story of how hard work, de- powerment of the girls and able story to the outside Doomdooma regional committee of All Adivasi Students’ prestigious award to Sajem termination and persever- women of Jatinga. Thanks to world by writing about her. Association, Assam (AASAA) staged a one-hour sit-in at a function to be held at the ance can take women even of her relentless efforts, every In 2010, Sajem’s story also strike in front of the Circle Office of Doomdooma Revenue Circle today. A few other demands of the AASAA was to Rabindra Bhawan in Guwa- remote tribal areas in a hill girl in Jatinga and other vil- featured in a book called enhance the daily wages of the tea garden labourers of the hati on Wednesday, but the district to any height. Having lages nearby have attended Sense and Sensibility when State to Rs 351 and to give land patta s to the tea labourers. demise of former President attended school and college school in the past decades, Dr Kashyap won the Laadli Later, the protesters dashed off a memorandum to the Pranab Mukherjee resulted by walking barefoot 12 km up while Sajem has also en- Media Award for her story. Chief Minister through the Circle Officer of Doomdooma in postponement of the cer- and 12 km down every day sured that every woman Evelyntice Sajem In 2013, Sajem was con- Revenue Circle. – Correspondent emony for the time being. between Jatinga and Haflong, knows and exercises her ferred the Samajpran Minor girl missing The award carries Rs 2 lakh Sajem, who belongs to the rights for education, health- Mothers’ Association about brought about a sea change Sarbeswar Dutta Award in NAGAON, Sept 1: A minor girl of Madhupur area in the in cash along with a trophy. Jaintia community, became a care, income generation, 30 years ago, of which she is in the lives of girls and wom- Jorhat, while she was felici- town has gone missing since August 17 and the family of Evelyntice Sajem while graduate in 1967. In the same savings and political asser- now the adviser. en of Jatinga, which in turn tated by Asam Sahitya Sab- the minor as well as Nagaon Police has not been able to talking to this correspondent year she along with class- tion. She set up the Jatinga Her silent work has has empowered every fami- ha’s Haflong branch in 2016. trace her till the filing of this report. According to sources, following the missing of the girl, the family immediately filed a case in Nagaon Sadar police station claiming that the girl had been kidnapped by a local youth of the same Rama Dutta: a tribute Police cracks down on area. Police has registered a case in this regard and investigated the case and arrested a youth named Munna By profession Rama Dutta, Dutta, who was engaged by urged the indigenous people He wrote several books on of Madhupur area. – A Correspondent who breathed his last on Au- Gauhati University to under- to engage themselves in the contemporary issues and anti-social elements, 1 gust 23, 2020 at the age of 81, take research on folklores etc., labour-intensive ‘ordinary’ among his many passions, door- Kokrajhar corona death was a subject teacher. He used made Rama Dutta his son-in- works to stop this outflow. to-door selling of the National arrested at Bhuragaon KOKRAJHAR, Sept 1: Kokrajhar reported one more to teach economics to the high- law by giving his Also a social Book Trust's children’s books CORRESPONDENT criminal activities. COVID-19 fatality on Sunday night, taking the death toll to er secondary students. By pas- youngest daugh- worker of re- needs mention. nine in the district, district health officials sources said. A Additional SP Boruah said sion, he was a selfless Assa- ter in marriage to pute, Rama Dutta Rama Dutta, who retired in 52-year-old person namely Nikhil Saha of Santinagar of MORIGAON, Sept 1: The that from the mobile phone mese sub-nationalist. played a crucial 1998 as the economics teach- Kokrajhar town died at the Kokrajhar RNB Civil Hospital him. Morigaon police administra- records, police found that Dutta, who hailed from Ul- role in providing er of Panbazar Girls’ HS while undergoing treatment. – Correspondent Rama Dutta tion headed by Dr Nanda Sing Amdadul was also involved Many infected in Udalguri ubari locality of Dahudi vil- came to limelight relief to the peo- School, was instrumental in the Borkala, SP and Subhasish in flesh trade. Several conver- lage in Nalbari district, lost with his investiga- ple hit by a fam- publication of the books penned Boruah, Additional SP, Mori- sations with poor girls of the UDALGURI, Sept 1: Six teachers turned COVID-19 his father at a very early age. tive write-up ine-like situation by Late Dandi Ram Dutta. He gaon has launched a crack- district were recovered from positive on August 28 and then 46 more people turned It made life tough for him, ‘Guwahatir Ali- in Dhing areas was also the man behind the down on several drug rack- the mobile phones whereby positive on August 29 from different schools of Udalguri and he practically emerged bator Sone Botole Kone ,’ which during the 1960s. He was a establishment of the Dandi ets, cyber crimes in the dis- it was ascertained that the district and they were hurried to the dedicated COVID-19 as a self-made man. This fas- was published in a series in dedicated activist of the anti- Ram Dutta Library of the Swa- hospitals and COVID care centres and their residences too trict since the last one week former were forced into pros- cinated renowned folklore the now-defunct Assamese bi- alien Assam Agitation too. The hid Smriti College, Belsor. were declared as containment zones by the district at Moirabari and adjacent ar- titution outside the State. administration. Meanwhile, the overall population of researcher and a leading weekly Asom Batori , in the Government of that time sub- Today, on the occasion of eas and on Monday morning Amdadul’s wife is president patients crossed 1200 in Udalguri district against 937 school teacher of the 1940s early 1960s. In this write-up, jected him to a lot of harass- his adyashraddha , we pay our arrested one Amdadul Islam of a gaon panchayat of Bhura- people discharged. –Correspondent of Belsor area in old Kamrup he focused on the huge out- ment for his involvement in the homage to this broadminded (31), a resident of Kupatmari gaon and many panchayats’ GP members punished district, late Dandi Ram flow of money from Assam to Assam Agitation, but his con- ‘Asomiya.’ village under Bhuragaon PS payments were done through Dutta. Late Dandi Ram other parts of the country and viction remained intact. – Ajit Patowary in connection with case No his account where illegal PATACHARKUCHI, Sept 1: A section of irate people on 444/20 of Moirabari PS. bribes were paid to him by Monday ransacked the Dumuria panchayat office under According to Subhasish poor beneficiaries, the Addi- Bajali subdivision and manhandled two officials including Boruah, Additional SP, Mori- tional SP Morigaon said. Sev- panchayat secretary Manoranjan Das and president of 121 Ramani Mohan Deka gaon, Amdadul, a former eral records of illegal transac- no Dumuria GP Chitraleka Roy. Slippers were allegedly The unexpected news tion to name a few. As a hu- Asam , our relationship with needy people, he was able to AMSU leader was involved tions among the higher offic- hung from their necks as a punishment for alleged came to us on the afternoon easily establish terms with manitarian leader, Ramani him was like that of brother- irregularities in selecting beneficiaries of the Pradhan in financial crimes of crores ers of the Panchayat depart- of August 22 that Ramani Da all. He became a Mohan Deka hood. His family and the peo- Mantri Awas Yojana. Police arrived at the spot and of rupees through his bank ment, and so-called journal- controlled the situation. The Bajali Zila Koch Rajbongshi (Ramani Mohan Deka) was member of Bez- was a source of ple of the area are deeply in account. He possessed hun- ists were also found from his Sangrami Manch has condemned the incident and no more. Ramani Da left us era Zilla hope for the mourning at this moment, but dreds of PAN cards of sever- mobile phones. demanded punishment to those involved. Meanwhile, at just 57 years of age. From Parishad, Bezera poor and needy the rules of destiny are for all. al unknown persons through Ironically, politicians includ- SDO (C) incharge Bajali and Additional Deputy Commis- a young age, Ramani Da, who Regional Coun- in the society. Today, on the day of his which he deposited money in ing MLA, MP from undivided sioner has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. grew up in financial misery, cil, Bezera Coop- As he studied adyashraddha , we pay our his bank accounts. Police also Nagaon district have allegedly – ANN Service was involved in the struggle erative Society, in Bezera High- deepest condolence to his recovered three mobile exerted pressure on the Mori- District body formed of life by selling vegetables Durga Puja, Bihu er Secondary departed soul and wish him handsets and several incrim- gaon police administration to and driving an auto rickshaw Sanmilani, Praty- School with my eternal peace. May God give inating documents. From the free this dreaded offender on NAGAON, Sept 1: The new district committee of the to earn his livelihood. Be- ush, Udayan Shanti Niketan elder brother, Late Rabin strength to his wife, son and Sadou Asom Goriya Moriya Deshi Jatiya Parishad was Whatsapp chats of those mo- the pretext that he was a cause of his benevolent, af- Goswami, who served as daughter to bear this sorrow. formed on Monday here in a representative meeting held and Bezera Higher Second- bile phones, the police man- former AMSU leader and sup- at Borbheti community hall. The new committee was fectionate nature towards the ary School Alumni Associa- Chief Sub-Editor in Dainik – Kushal Goswami aged to get evidence of his porter of a political party. formed with Najmal Hussain as president and Zahidur Rahman as general secretary. – A Correspondent New Nagaon DC Kosholya Saloi Bhaben Baruah Award to NAGAON, Sept 1: The new Deputy Commissioner of Our mother, Kosholya courage and perseverance, ously ill during his last days mighty’s wish. Nagaon Kabitha Padmanavon (IAS) has taken charge as Saloi left for her heavenly as she proved she took care of A person of amiable na- Kulada Kumar Bhattacharya DC Nagaon from the outgoing Deputy Commissioner abode on August 23. She was when she suf- him like a pro- ture, Ma was loved by all her Jadav Saikia. The officials as well as other employees of CORRESPONDENT The award-giving ceremo- Nagaon DC office at a function held at office conference married to Late Dhiren Ch fered from a life fessional health near and dear ones for her ny which was being held at hall welcomed the new commissioner Padmanavon and Saloi, who predeceased her threatening worker, such quiet and calm nature. Today NALBARI, Sept 1: The the Nalbari Natya Mandir also bid farewell to the outgoing DC Jadav Saikia. – A 15 years ago. deadly disease was her resolve on her adyashraddha, we Nalbari district unit of the since the past few years has Correspondent Born to a Sikh freedom during the early and calm de- pray to the Almighty for her Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chat- been cancelled this time due 37 positive in Morigaon fighter, Arjun Singh, Ma got nineties and meanour. This eternal peace and hope that ra Parishad (AJYCP) has de- to the coronavirus pandemic. married to an Assamese came out victo- time around she she showers her blessings on cided to confer the coveted The award consists of a JAGIROAD, Sept 1: As many as 37 persons tested positive family where she mingled rious with her sheer dedica- was seriously ill from De- us forever. Bhaben Baruah Award for the cash prize of Rs 10,000, a ci- for COVID-19 on Monday through Rapid Antigen Test and adopted the Assamese tion and the support of her cember onwards and fought – Dr Ritu Saloi year 2020 to renowned actor, tation and a seleng sador, taking the total number of positive cases in the district to culture and tradition as her close knit family. Later on, bravely but ultimately had Barman, Rimi Saloi playwright and the founder among others. 1125 (RAT) till the filing of this report. – Correspondent own. She was a lady of great when her husband was seri- to bow down to the Al- Deka, Rupam Saloi director of Jyoti Chitraban, The Nalbari district unit of 2 NDFB cadres held Kulada Kumar Bhattacharya AJYCP has been presenting the for his lifetime contributions Bhaben Baruah Award since RANGIYA, Sept 1: Rangiya Police on Monday appre- hended two NDFB cadres – Nilhil Kr Basumatary and Radhika Bhuyan towards the uplift of preform- 2009. The award was given for ing arts in the State. the first time to play artiste Dimbeswar Mushahary from Hosong village under Rangiya My mother, Radhika Bhuy- after the age of 80. She was the founder pres- Darrang Zila Lekhika Sa- subdivision when the former had gone to collect money an proceeded to her heavenly She was married to the ar- ident of Sipajhar Mahila Sami- maroh Samiti, BJ Girls The above was declared by Dulal Roy. The other recipients from one Leben Boro of the same village as per demands abode on August 23 at Sipajhar. chitect of modern Sipajhar ti and organised the wom- High School, Sipajhar Le- a office-bearer of the organi- of the Bhaben Baruah Award made by the duo earlier. One pistol, live catridge, some Besides taking care of her Keshab Ch Bhuyan, at the age enfolk to build self-confi- khika Samaroh Samiti, Si- sation in a press meet held at are Guruji Adya Sarma (2010), cash and mobile handsets were recovered from their husband and seven children, she of 14. Since then she was in- dence. Various types of train- pajhar Diamond Club, Lumi- the AJYCP office recently. Biju Phukan (2011), Nilu possession.– Correspondent took great care of her mother- spired by her husband and ings were organised for the nous Unit and many other The president and general Chakravarty (2012), Mahanan- Plantation drive by SSB in-law who treated her as her believed in spiritual life. poor women through the organisations mourned her secretary of Nalbari AJYCP da Sarma (2013), Jibeswar own daughter. She was so fond Being the only daughter of Sipajhar Anchalik Panchayat sad demise. Mrinal Kumar Barman and Deka (2014), Achyut Lahkar RANGIYA, Sept 1: As a part of the Akhil Bharatiya of her children, in-laws and mouzadar KK Chamuah and and handloom and sewing May her soul rest in eter- Nirod Das said that the (2015) and Dharani Barman Briksharopan Abhiyan, the 24 SSB Battalion of Rangiya has grand children-in-laws that she machines were distributed nal peace. award will be presented to (2016), Hemanta Dutta (2017), undertaken plantation drive at different areas near border Keteki Chamuah, she could Bhattacharya at his residence Bidya Rao (2018) and Dara out posts under its jurisdiction. Nearly 4000 such plant used to stay at Delhi, Banga- have spent a luxurious life but among the trainees. – Chandra Prabha sapplings of different varieties were planted. Commandant lore, Jorhat and Tezpur even simplicity was her norm. Sipajhar Sahitya Sabha, Bhuyan on September 4 next. Ahmed (2019) respectively. of 24 SSB Hrishikesh Sharma, besides other SSB officials and staff were present in the plantation ceremony here yesterday. – Correspondent Crowd funding by a family of four raises Rs 5 lakh for Assam flood relief 25 cases in Baksa JALAH, Sept 1: As many as 25 people, including one Nazmi Rafique Hasan, Deen- through their own efforts. whelming response and ex- Assam, which are a yearly SSB personnel Nanaji Pilla, SSB of Bansbari in Baksa have az Raisinghani and Nadeem On July 16, 2020, they de- ceeded their goal. In the next occurrence, have caused tested COVID-19 positive during the last 24 hours in the Rafique moved by the plight cided to partner with 48 hours, they collected Rs 1 wide-scale devastation. As district. Besides, 966 patients were released from of the flood-hit people had Ketto.org which is India’s pre- lakh. Slowly, through various per latest reports more than hospitals in the district so far. The total number of COVID- planned to send in a small per- mier crowd funding platform. campaigns on social media, 57 lakh (5.7 million) people 19 positive cases rose to 1,353 till the time of filing this sonal contribution to help. They then decided to tie up they raised Rs five lakh till have been impacted. One report. – ANN Service However, they contemplated with Rapid Response India, the August 25 solely through an hundred and thirteen people Women empowerment that instead of sending small country’s first Disaster Relief ordinary citizen driven have been killed directly due amounts as personal contribu- NGO and a Registered Chari- crowd funding, without any to floods and another 26 lives GUWAHATI, Sept 1: A workshop on ‘women empower- ment’ was held at the Tarun Sangha Puthibharal at Maligaon tions, it would make a greater ty (w/No: 201300153) under celebrity endorsements. lost due to landslides. Thirty under the aegis of International Human Rights Social and impact if they could somehow Indian Trusts Act 1882. This entire contribution, districts out of 33 in Assam Justice Association on Friday. The national secretary of the send a substantial amount to The team set a goal of Rs minus the payment gateway impacting 5, 378 villages and association, Raju Mishra, was present on the occasion. people or agencies that are 50,000 to be collected in 45 charges will go to Rapid Re- a total of 2,65,601.60 hectares Working president of Assam State committee of Internation- working on the ground. The days. Using WhatsApp and sponse to help support the of crop area were affected di- al Human Rights Social and Justice Association, Anjali Devi, The members of the family which raised Rs 5 lakh through idea of starting a fundraiser Instagram, they started relief and rehabilitation work rectly as a result of this del- crowd funding for Assam flood relief thanked the agencies, including National Disaster Manage- was born at that moment! reaching out to their family, that is currently under way uge. The ongoing COVID-19 ment Authority, for their help to conduct the workshop. GUWAHATI, Sept 1: A through a crowd funding Their intention was to move friends and acquaintances to in some of Assam’s worst af- pandemic has further wors- Members Arundhati Gogoi conducted the event and Seema family of four Assamese peo- campaign for flood relief for away from the narrative of help contribute and spread fected areas. ened the plight of the affected Bora presided over the function and subsequently offered ple staying in Bengaluru has their beloved State. blaming the government or the word. In less than 14 It may be mentioned that communities, the family stat- the vote of thanks. – City Correspondent managed to collect Rs 5 lakh Nawab Dilaweez Hasan, media and do what they could hours, they got an over- this year the annual floods in ed in a press release. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 STATE THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 9 ACMS condoles No. CE/DEV/TB/504/2019-20/39 No.BN/13/2020 / PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER (Re-BID) Tea industry hit hard by Pranab CORRIGENDUM The Chief Engineer P.W.D (ROADS), Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati- Mukherjee’s It is for information of all concerned that the following 3 invites Bids on behalf of the Governor of Assam for 1 (Two) nos of urea fertilizer shortfall modifications have been made to the Press Notice issued Packages for Road and Bridge Projects under SOPD-G for the year vide No. BN/13/2020/21, dtd. 07.08.2020 for the work 2019-20 in Haflong Legislative Assembly Constituencies of Assam, death STAFF CORRESPONDENT “Construction of 119 Nos. of Model High School for Tea Garden amounting to Rs. 3.67 Crs (approx) from approved & eligible Contractors peal to the Ministry of Ferti- dian Tea Association (ABITA) STAFF CORRESPONDENT enlisted with APWD. lizers, Ministry of Com- here said that gardens had not Areas at various places in Assam”, for Group No.TG-05, TG- Details may be seen at website www.assamtenders.gov.in from DIBRUGARH, Sept 1: The merce, Tea Board of India, used fertilizers since June last DIBRUGARH, Sept 1: 06, TG-07, TG-08, TG-09 & TG-10, under Silchar Building 03.09.2020. Amendment /Addendum to the SBD, if any, and further tea industry, which wrestled Kolkata and Guwahati offices due to shortfall in the supply The Assam Chah Mazdoor Division, Silchar. notifications shall appear in this website and also at the office of the through the pandemic-in- for immediate release of urea of the required fertilizer. Sangha (ACMS) while The last date of bid submission is hereby extended to undersigned during office hours. The contractor/bidder must be registered duced lockdown beginning of on a priority basis to meet the “Luxmi Tea Company Private 10.09.2020 at 2:00 PM and Technical bid will be opened on with the Electronic Tendering System (ETS) of PWD, Assam website joining the nation in this season and was later hit demands of the industry to Limited is facing a shortfall of mourning the death of 11.09.2020 at 3.00 PM. due to COVID-19 lock down in Cachar www.assamtenders.gov.in . District vide Deputy Commissioner cum Chairperson, District Note :- N.I.T Value is inclusive of GST, Labour cess etc. hard by torrential rains and prevent further irreparable 486.94 metric tons of urea former President of India Disaster Management Authority, Cachar, Silchar No. DDMA.40/ Sd/- Chief Engineer PWD (Roads), subsequent floods, has been loss. while Andrew Yule & Com- Pranab Mukherjee, today CHR/2020/Part-II/173, dtd.23.08.2020. All other terms and Janasanyog/CF/1637/20 Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3. pushed towards stress again The planters’ body stated pany Limited is facing a short- held a special condolence condition will remain same. over non-supply of urea, an that due to the pandemic sit- fall of 387 metric tons. meet at its central office essential fertilizer to the plan- uation and the added damag- Similarly, among several here. Sd/- Chief Engineer, P.W.D. (Building), Assam SHORT SALE NOTICE tation industry. es caused by heavy rains and other tea companies, Apeejay Former Union Minister Janasanyog/C/3858/20 Chandmari, Guwahati-3 Sealed tender affixing court fee stamp worth of Rs. 8.25 Serious concerns have been subsequent deluge during Tea Limited is also in need of and ACMS president Paban (Rupees eight and paise twenty five)only will be raised over growing stress due June-July period, the tea in- 355 metric tons of urea and M Singh Ghatowar who had a received on all working days from 21st Sept/2020 to to the natural calamities in the dustry witnessed decline in K Shah Exports Limited re- close relationship with No.DME/135/2020/10960 5th Oct/2020 upto 3.00 P.M.(IST) in the office of the tea industry and the non-sup- production. Quoting reliable quires 934 metric tons of urea. former President and NOTICE-ICU TECHNICIAN undersigned for sale of timber lots of Doom Dooma ply of urea is only aggravating industry sources, BCP point- Due to non-application of urea Bharat Ratna Pranab This is for information of all concerned that in reference Division and will be opened on 5th Oct/2020 at 3.30 the situation as the urea ferti- ed out that tea production in fertilizer, tea crops will be af- Mukherjee presided over to the Advt. No. Janasanyog/D/1597/20, dated: P.M.(IST) in presence of tenderer or their authorised lizer, which is vital in provid- eastern and north eastern In- fected and this will adversely the condolence meet where 24.06.2020, Notice No. Janasanyog/D/2511/20, dated: agents/representatives. ing nitrogen to the plants for dia up to July is estimated to impact production,” said Mad- the trade union paid respect 11.08.2020 and Postponement Notice No. Janasanyog/ The details of the lots and other particulars may be its growth, is either unavaila- have a shortfall of 150 million hurjya Barooah, secretary, to the departed soul and D/2568/20, dated: 13.08.2020 (The Assam Tribune) the kilograms of tea production ABITA, Zone 1. collected from the office of the undersigned during office ble or inadequate. prayed for the repose of his Skill test of candidates for the post of ICU Technician for Bharatiya Chah Parishad compared to last year. Tea The shortfall in the supply hours on all working days on payment of Rs. 50/- (fifty) soul. Medical College Hospitals of the State will be held on (BCP), a planters’ body has crop is suffering and is now of urea has not only affected only against each sale notice and Rs. 5/- (five) only Vice President of ACMS 04.09.2020 for which Call Letters will be issued online raised its concerns through a very badly hit by non-supply the tea industry in the organ- each copy of Tender Form which is not refundable. Nabin Keot, all the office through the Official website of Directorate of Medical representation to the author- of urea, stated the planters’ ised sector but also several bearers and employees of Education, Assam ( www.dme.assam.gov.in ) from Sd/- Divisional Forest Officer ities concerned. The planters’ body. thousands of small tea grow- the ACMS central office 02.09.2020 onwards. The Skill Test will be held in the Doom Dooma Division body through its representa- Expressing concern over ers across the State, added here paid tributes to the Gauhati Medical College Hosital Auditorium on Janasanyog/C/3899/20 Doomdooma tion has made an urgent ap- the issue, Assam Branch In- Barooah. former President of India 04.09.2020 from 10 AM onwards. by lighting lamps and Candidates are directed to carefully go through the No.DFS.1990/AC/2020-21/3/ showering flower petals at instructions given in the Call Letter and strictly follow NOTICE INVITING TENDER the portrait of Pranab them while appearing in the Skill Test. Flood hits Bokajan Mukherjee during the Sealed tenders affixing Court fee stamp of Rs. 8.25 (Rupees Sd/- Director of Medical Education, Assam eight and twenty five) are hereby invited from GST Registered shradhanjali programme, a Janasanyog/D/3466/20 and authorised Dealers/Distributers/Suppliers of 1) Muffle release stated. furnace 2) Autoclave with Accessories 3) Water bath 4) Fume subdivision Hume chamber 5)Digital Balance (HD) 6) High End Forensic Workstation 7) Centrifuge 8) Stereo-Zoom Binocular No. DME/MedicalGasPlant/137/2020/10905 Microscope 9) Impedance Analyser (LCM) 10) Software for E-Tender detail Forensic Examination of Mobile Phone 11) Mini submarine INVITATION FOR E-BID (IFB) Electrophoresis and its Accessories 12) Data Extraction NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING System (DVR) 13) Automatic Distillation Unit 14) Complete Re-e-Tenders are invited online through e-procurement system i.e. through website Voice Identification and Authentication Software-Integrated www.assamtenders.gov.in from the intending Manufacturer/Accredited Dealers for Supply & installation System with other Peripherals 15) Water Purification System of Medical Oxygen Gas Generation Plant and Booster compressor for Cylinder refilling for Medical 16) Gas Chromatography System for the Directorate of College Hospitals of Assam under the Health & F.W. Department, Govt. of Assam. Forensic Science, Assam, Kahilipara , Guwahati-781019 as The Equipment tendered here have been invited for bids vide an earlier tender, but due to per enclosed specification. The details of the tender disqualification of all bidders in Technical Committee & finance committee meeting the same is being specifications and necessary tender documents may be down re-tendered again. The minutes of the Prebid Committee meeting held on 09.07.2020 & 13.08.2020 loaded from the Web site https://forensic.assam.gov.in . is a part of this Tender. Pre-bid meeting is also scheduled as per date and venue given below. The e- Tender is a Two-Bid System, to be submitted with affixed Court Fee Stamp Rs.8.25 (Rupees The tender sent by post should be properly sealed and eight point two five paisa) only (for local bidders) or IPO of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) only (in case of addressed to the undersigned and should be sent through bidders from outside of the State of Assam) in favour of “Director of Medical Education, Assam, registered post/speed post/ courier service. The last date for Sixmile, Khanapara,Guwahati-781022. receiving tender is 22nd September. 2020 up to 2-00 P. M. Important dates of the e- Tender The tenders must accompany up date Tax Clearance Sl. No. Scheduled Start Date Start Time End Date End Time Certificate, without which the tender(s) will be summarily 1. e- Tender Publishing 31-08-2020 11.00 AM - - rejected. Intending tenders or their authorised 2. e- Tender Download 01-09-2020 12.00 Noon 15-09 -2020 12.00 Noon representatives may be present during the opening of the Flood water submerges a village at Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong district, as seen on 3. Pre-Bid Meeting 07-09-2020 11.00 AM Venue - Room No. 4C, 2nd tenders. The tender is to be submitted “single stage-3 Tuesday. – UB Photos Floor, Directorate of Medical envelopes system” i.e. the first sealed envelope will contain Education, Assam, Sixmile, the required specifications of the Equipments offered CORRESPONDENT range of Nagaland engorged that area. Guwahati- 32 including catalogues. The second envelope will contain Dhansiri river, which eventu- According to information 4. Bid Submission 07-09-2020 02.00 PM 15-09-2020 02.00 PM only price quoted by the bidders and third sealed envelope DIPHU, Sept 1: Incessant ally inundated the valley areas received, civil administration 5. Bid Opening 15-09-2020 03.00 PM contain the required EMD. All the above envelopes must causing wide-scale landslides along with other agencies have 1. Brief Schedule be separately sealed and bearing the address of the rainfall in the catchment areas of Dhansiri river and in almost and a deluge in low-lying are- begun relief and rescue oper- Description Bid Delivery/ Tender Eligibility Director, Directorate of Forensic Science, Assam and the (Name of the Items) Security Installation fees senders address should be mentioned in all envelopes. all areas of Bokajan subdivision as. One RCC bridge connect- ations in the affected areas. No (E.M.D.) schedule/ in Rs. The undersigned reserves the right or rejecting any tender of Karbi Anglong district has ing old Lahorijan and Dimapur information of any causality has Completion without assigning any reason thereof. flooded a vast area of Bokajan city of Nagaland has been come till the filing of this re- period Sd/- Director, town, Lahorijan, Khatkati etc. washed away by the overflow- port. Many places in Bokajan 1. Supply & installation of Medical Oxygen Gas Rs. 2.5 45 days Rs. Manufactu- Directorate of Forensic Science, Assam, Unremitting heavy down- ing Dhansiri. Around 4000 town experienced severe wa- Generation Plant with Booster compressor for Lakhs 5,000/- rer/ Janasanyog/C/3883/20 Kahilipara, Guwahati-19. Cylinder refilling, Capacity / Discharge flow rate accredited pour in the adjoining Patkai hill people have been trapped in ter-logging. 30 Cubic meter per hour or higher, equivalent Dealer to 100 D type cylinder or higher. The detailed information of Bidding documents are available online through e-procurement system i.e. PRESS NOTICE through website www.assamtenders.gov.in only. The bidders would be required to register in the Sealed tenders affixing non refundable court fee stamp of Rs. 8.25(Rupees Eight and paisa twenty five) only website for submission of the bids. The bidders are required to have Digital Signature (DSC) from any are invited by the District Fishery Development officer, Dhemaji from eligible contractors of appropriate category 2 more die of Covid of the Certifying Authorities. Aspiring bidders who have not obtained the user ID and password for having currently valid registration from APWD (Bldg./Road) CPWD or other Govt. Deptt. for the following work. participating in e-procurement may obtain the same by registering in the www.assamtenders.gov.in. The last date of submission of bid at the office of the undersigned is 16th September, 2020 up to 2.00 pm. The The requirements to register with the e-procurement portal are available on the website indicated bids will be opened on the same day at 2.30 pm where the bidders or their authorized representative may be in Jorhat above. The tender fees is non refundable and payable in favour of the “Director of Medical Education, present’. The stipulated time of completion is 2 (Two) months. STAFF CORRESPONDENT Assam, Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, at SBI-Dispur (Guwahati) Branch. Sl Name of Work Approximate EMD Cost of bid Class of Janasanyog/C/3904/20 Sd/- Director of Medical Education, Assam Value of document Contractor JORHAT, Sept 1: Two more persons of Jorhat expired due work to COVID-19 while 107 more cases without travel history 1 Development of Rs. 15,00,000.00 Rs. 30000.00 for Gen Rs. 430.00 II and above Borbhereki Beel for and Rs.15000.00 for were found positive in Jorhat district on Tuesday, thereby the NO.DVT-240/APART/2019-20/34 community based SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/ total number of positive cases in the district climbing up to PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER Management under Graduate Engineers 5498. RKVY-RAFTAAR, The Director of A.H. & Veterinary Deptt., Assam, on behalf of the Governor of Assam, invites bids for the 2018-19 Jorhat Deputy Commissioner Roshni A Korati informed on following work under APART in two Bid System from the eligible contractors duly registered under Animal Tuesday evening that Bolindra Nath Bora (68) of Pub Kola- Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Assam and Dairy Development, Assam with e-Tendering system provider Sd/- District Fishery Dev. Officer through e-Tendering Portal www.assamtenders.gov.in . Detail may be seen in the website Janasanyog/C/3861/20 Dhemaji khuwa and Tirtha Gogoi (58) of Gharpholia Gaon outskirts www.assamtenders.gov.in and also in the Engineering Cell of this Directorate during office hours from here respectively, died due to Covid infection. 01.09.2020 to 30.09.2020. The Deputy Commissioner said that the total number of Pkg. Name of the Project Aprox. Value Cost of Bid Bid Security Time of NOTICE INVITING APPLICATION FOR RECRUITMENT OF deaths due to the pandemic was 13 in the district till date. No. of work Documents in Rs. completion Korati stated that among the 107 positive cases, 13 were in Rs. in Rs. ENUMERATOR FOR MSME SURVEY from Jorhat town. 1 Construction of Boar Sty 30,12,195.00 1000/- 60,244.00 120 days including water supply, disposal (for gen) & Applications are invited from the intending candidates for engagement as Enumerator purely The total number of active cases in the district on Tuesday on contractual basis for a period of 30 (thirty) working days on daily wage basis. The candidate tank, Electrification and renovation 30,122.00 for of Laboratory at FSB Campus OBC/SC/ST) must be a citizen of India & permanent resident of Assam: was 2019, the Deputy Commissioner stated. Baghchung, Jorhat. 1. Number of Vacancy : 43 Nos . 2 Construction of Boar Sty 26,51,400.00 800/- 53,028.00 120 days 2. Age : The candidate should not be less than 18 years and more 5 members of snatchers including water supply, disposal (for gen) & than 45 years as on 31.07.2020 tank, Electrification and renovation 26,514.00 for 3. Educational Qualification : of Laboratory at FSB Campus OBC/SC/ST) a. The applicant must be at least Class XII Passed in any stream from any recognized gang arrested Demow, Sivasagar. Council/ Board. 3 Construction of brick boundary 37,20,748.00 1200/- 74,415.00 120 days b. The applicant must possess minimum 6 (six) months Diploma/ Certificate in Computer A CORRESPONDENT wall, Chawkidar Qtr. (for gen) & Proficiency from a recognized institute. He/ She must be computer savvy with sound Underground water tank, wheel 37,207.00 for knowledge on Web Browsing, GIS, Spreadsheet & MS Word. NAGAON, Sept 1: Acting on a tip off, Nagaon police led by bath & dressed changed room, OBC/SC/ST) c. The applicant must possess a smart phone/ Tablet/ Laptop and preferably possessing Additional Superintendent of Police (HQ) Mohan Lal Meena installation of 7 Nos. of iron gate at Base Pig Breeding a two-wheeler. arrested five members of a gang of snatchers belonging to 4. Mode of Selection : The selection will be through a practical test to be Farm Khanapara (Rani) organized at the concerned District Industries & Commerce outside the State from various locations of the district on 4 Construction of brick boundary 26,23,734.00 800/- 52,475.00 120 days Centres on Web Browsing, GIS, Spreadsheet & MS Word. Monday last. wall with security fencing at (for gen) & back side and south side, 26,237.00 for 5. How to apply : According to sources, the arrested members of the gang raising front side boundary wall OBC/SC/ST) a. Candidates are required to apply in the prescribed format may be downloaded from the have been identified as Jimmy Gowala, Rakesh Gowala, Amar with security grill, raising of departmental website http://industriescom.assam.gov.in/ Gowala of Jalpaiguri in West Bengal; Bharat Yadav and Dhar- east side of boundary wall with b. Applicant should submit self-attested copies of the documents as indicated below: ma Kr Yadav of Katihar in Bihar. security fencing, construction i. Latest passport photo. of washing room at entry point ii. Class XII or above pass certificate Sources claimed that the gang was involved in several cash of the office, construction of iii. Birth Certificate/ Certificate of HSLC examination. and other snatching cases in Hojai and Sonitpur district and wheel bath at the entry point of iv. Computer Diploma/ Certificate. the gang also planned to do the same near United Bank of the Farm at Base Pig Breeding 6. At the time of practical test, candidates will have to show their Smart Phone/ Tablet/ India at Maruwaripatty here in the town. Farm, Khanapara, Ghy-22 Laptop. But following an intelligence input, Nagaon police in civil Bidders submitting Bids through online have also to submit each copy of the Documents of Technical Bid manually. The cost of Bid Document and Bid Security should be deposited through net banking before the 7. There is no application fee. dress launched an operation near Nagaon Maruwaripatty area 8. Canvassing directly or indirectly shall disqualify a candidate. expiry of online Bid submission date and time as mentioned in the Tender Schedule. Bid will be rejected/ 9. Last date of submission of application form is 5 PM on 04.09.2020 chasing one of the gang members up to Samaguri. Police first cancelled if Fiancial Bid submitted off line/hard copy. 10. No TA/ DA is admissible for appearing in the practical test. arrested Jimmy along with a motorcycle (AS01 DY 4830) and TENDER SCHEDULE 11. Remuneration : Remuneration @ 400.00 Per day + 200.00 Per day for based on his statement, they subsequently arrested two oth- Date of availibility of bidding documents on 01.09.2020 (11.00 HRS) TO 30.09.2020 (14.00 HRS) Conveyances & mobile data usage will be offered to a selected candidate provided he/ er members of the gang – Bharat Yadav and Dharma Yadav e-Procurement portal she surveys minimum 10 No. MMSEs on an average per day. from Nagaon town. Pre-Bid meeting 04.09.2020 at 11.00 A.M. Note : The engagement will be purely contractual and no further claim will be entertained. The Similarly, during interrogation, police were able to trace Last date and time for online bid submission Up to 14.00 Hrs on 30.09.2020 decision of the selection committee to the matters related to the entire process of selection will be other two – Rakesh and Amar from Salna area who took Last date and time for hard copy submission Up to 14.00 Hrs on 30.09.2020 final. As the survey includes travelling, a candidate has to be physically fit. Remuneration will be (Technical Bid) released only after posting of Datas/ Information in the web-based application software and shelter in the house of one Islam Anchari at Amoni under Date and time of technical bid opening 14.30 Hrs on 30.09.2020 validation by the General Manager, DI&CC. Samaguri PS. Sources, however, said that since many cases Date and time of financial bid opening Intimated later on General Manager were registered against the gang in Hojai and Tezpur, Nagaon Sd/- Director District Industries & Commerce Centre police handed over all the members of the gang to Hojai po- A.H. & Vety. Department, Assam, Janasanyog/D/3497/20 Kamrup (M), Ghy-21 lice on Tuesday. Janasanyog/C/3901/20 Chenikuthi, Guwahati-3 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 10 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI LEISURE & L IFESTYLE

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020: Honest and unpretentious, you’re not big on frills. You have an inner code of honor that shouldn’t be crossed. This year, you succeed tremendously well with a project that has been put on hold for a time. If single, you’re particular and would rather settle for nothing than compromise your expectations. If attached, you’re as committed as can be, but need to be less of a workaholic. VIRGO thinks you’re demanding. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3- Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ### You have the inclination to withdraw from public view today. Give yourself a break when it comes to producing. Your energy might feel lower and you need to rest. Your challenge today is to be independent without feeling isolated. Tonight: Spoil yourself. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ## You tend to be aggressive today in dealing with people and groups. If there is a discussion over a contract, you challenge others ® THE PHANTOM By Lee Falk Across 23 Responsibility 6 Nine-sided and can be combative in your position. Calm down and take deep breaths before you speak. Tonight: Dinner with friends. 1 Attractively (4) figure (7) stylish (5) 2 5 Rainy (3) 7 Admit defeat (5) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) #### You are feeling ambitious, pushing ahead in your career on an 4 Feminine (7) 2 8 Seaport in NW 11 At the time of ordinary day. You have got your eye on a promotion or landing a new 8 Dealt with (7) Israel (5) (6) client. Strut yourself. You are aiming high, shooting for the moon, so to speak. 9 Cooking 29 ___ by : 13 Cause to burst Tonight: Conference calls first. device (5) surpassed by ? (3) CANCER (June 21-July 22) 10 Old name for (7) 14 Meagre (6) ### You might be feeling restless, planning an escape from the Tokyo (3) 30 Grass-cutting 18 Humiliate (7) routine. In your correspondence a flirtation with a foreign-born person 12 Soft plant tools (7) 1 9 Turf (3) could go deeper. Are you ready to follow through, or do you just like the tissue (4) 31 Tiny amounts ? 2 0 Water heaters (7) initiation of romance? Tonight: Explore a new language. 1 5 Elderly (4) (5) 22 Thailand money LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) #### You are a searcher and a seeker of truth today. You want to 16 Prestigious Down (5) launch a journey into the unknown. Reap what you have sown related statuettes (6) 1 Windows’ 2 4 German to your interest in higher education or long-distance travel, including space 17 Rubbish tip handy text submarine of travel. Tonight: Add more fun to the moment. (4) editor (7) second World VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 1 9 Cosy (4) 2 Central (5) War (1-4) ##### It is a good day to take a chance and experiment. Embrace 21 Right away 3 Shout (4) 25 Cleanse (4) what you love and who you love. Partnership is emphasized. So are (6) 4 An extra run (4) 2 6 Throw in the air your creative talents. Pleasure and fun are plentiful. Express your joy. Tonight: BLONDIE 22 Tiresome one 5 Spanish (4) An intimate dinner with your most loved one. (4) Surrealist (4) 27 Needle-case (4) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ### You might be feeling emotionally repressed today. Utilize this

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Avoid, digit, toucan, whoops. toucan, digit, Avoid, respect me as a human being. Words: – JACKIE ROBINSON to be of a diagnostic nature. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 BUSINESS & E CONOMY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 11 GST mop-up drops 12% to Rs 86,449 cr in Aug NEW DELHI, Sept 1: The cent of last year’s number, is same month last year. on-month fall in collections. the IGST as regular settlement. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR COVID-19-induced shrinking of however a recovery from the Only in June, GST collections Out of the total GST collection The total revenue earned by INLAND WATER TRANSPORT, ASSAM economic activity for the past months of April and May when recovered to touch Rs 90,917 of Rs 86,449 crore for August, the Central government and the ULUBARI, GUWAHATI- 7 few months has continued to the COVID-induced lockdowns crore. However, they again fell to CGST was Rs 15,906 crore, and State governments after regular Website: http://iwtdirectorate.assam.gov.in, have an impact on the govern- and severe disruptions in Rs 87,422 crore in July, before the SGST was Rs 21,064 crore, settlement in the month of Telephone no-0361-2526421, E-mail: [email protected] ment’s tax collections with economic activities resulted in falling further in August. an official statement said. August is Rs 34,122 crore for No. DWT(T)08/2015-16/50 revenue under the goods and GST collections nosediving to all- “The revenues for the month The IGST collection stood at Rs CGST and Rs 35,714 crore for NOTICE INVITING TENDER services tax (GST) falling far time low levels. are 88 per cent of the GST 42,264 crore (including Rs 19,179 the SGST. Directorate of Inland Water Transport (IWT) Govt. of Assam, P.O.- Ulubari, below the psychological level of The GST collection for the revenues in the same month last crore collected on import of During August, the revenues Guwahati-781007 (E-mail : [email protected] ) invites sealed tender/quotation affixing court fee stamp(s) of Rs. 8.25/- (Rupees eight Rs 1-lakh crore to Rs 86,449 month of April was Rs 32,294 year. It may also be noted that goods) and cess collected was Rs from import of goods were 77 per & paisa twenty five) only from interested Organization/ Company / Agency/ crore in August. crore which was a mere 28 per the taxpayers with a turnover 7,215 crore (including Rs 673 cent and the revenues from Individual Party/ Partnership Firm etc. for hire-out of one This is second consecutive cent of the revenue collected less than Rs 5 crore continue to crore collected on import of domestic transaction (including 65.0 M long, twin screw, 750MT capacity, incomplete self-carrier Barge month of a fall in GST collections during the same month last year enjoy relaxation in filing of goods). import of services) were 92 per on long term lease in ‘as is where is condition’ without crews. The remaining works to be completed from the Bidder’s end for putting the after the number crossed over and for May it was Rs 62,009 returns till September,” the The government has settled Rs cent of the revenues from these Barge into service as inland cargo carrier on NW-1 & NW-2 as required. Rs 90,000 crore in June.The crore, which was 62 per cent of Finance Ministry said in a 18,216 crore to the CGST and Rs sources during the same month Detailed NIT with terms & conditions is available in the Office of the August collection, which is 88 per the revenue collected during the statement, justifying the month- 14,650 crore to the SGST from last year. – IANS Director, Inland Water Transport, Assam and also in the IWT Website: http:// iwtdirectorate-assam.gov.in Sd/- Director, IWT Assam Janasanyog/C/3872/20 Ulubari, Guwahati- 7 NOTICE INVITING TENDER FOR FESH AND SP Baruah RESALE OF TIMBER LOT UNDER DIGBOI Govt eliminates cooking takes charge FOREST DIVISION as Bongaigaon ADMN/13012/1/2017-ADMN Vol-II It is for general information to all concerned that tender for resale GOVERNMENT OF INDIA of timber lots under Digboi Forest Division has been fixed on 30th gas subsidy Refinery head Sept/2020 & 1st October/2020 upto 3 P.M. (I.S.T.). In case of the NORTH EASTERN COUNCIL SECRETARIAT office remain closed on that day, for any reason; the next working NEW DELHI, Sept 1: The government crore in FY21 towards LPG subsidy. This CORRESPONDENT MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH day shall be fixed as the date of receiving tender. The intending has completely eliminated the need to pro- would be huge given the pressure on the EASTERN REGION tenderer may collect the detailed Sale Notice from the office of vide subsidy on domestic cooking gas as government to step up expenditure for BONGAIGAON, Sept 1: NONGRIM HILLS, SHILLONG – 793003, the undersigned during working hours on payment of Rs. 50.00 the global fall in oil prices and frequent rise COVID-19 relief schemes. Bongaigaon Refinery’s (Rupees fifty) only and Rs. 5.00 (Rupees five) for each copy of MEGHALAYA in LPG gas cylinder price has brought the The government has allocated Rs 40,915 (BGR) Chief General tender Form, which are non refundable. The North Eastern Council Secretariat is looking for the Sd/- Divisional Forest Officer price of the common man’s fuel closer to crore as petroleum subsidy for FY21, a 6 per Manager Siddhartha Pratim services of suitable officers for filling up the posts of (1) 01 Janasanyog/C/3888/20 Digboi Division, Digboi market rates. cent increase from Rs 38,569 crore allocat- Baruah has taken over As of September 1, the price of non-sub- ed for the last fiscal. Out of this,the allocation charge as the Head of the (one) post of Draftsman Grade I and (2) 17 (seventeen) posts sidised and subsidised 14.2 kg cooking gas for LPG subsidy has been increased to Rs Refinery here today. of Stenographer Grade II on deputation basis. The details of COTTON UNIVERSITY is identical at Rs 594 a cylinder. What this 37,256.21 crore for the current year. But so Located by the NH-31-C the posts, eligibility criteria, job requirement and experience Panbazar, Guwahati- 781001 means is that government would no longer far in the first quarter period, the govern- at Dhaligaon in Chirang required for the posts may be found on the website of NEC Assam, India need to pay subsidy under the direct bene- ment had to draw just about Rs 1,900 crore district, Bongaigaon www.necouncil.gov.in . The pay and other terms and fit transfer scheme (DBT) into the account from the subsidy provisions. Website: www.cottonuniversity.ac.in Refinery is the eighth conditions of deputation will be regulated in accordance with of beneficiaries. While global oil markets are largely re- Tenders are invited in two bid system from interested OEM/Authorized refinery of Indian Oil DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 as In fact, with the price gap between the sponsible for the fall in the prices of all pe- dealer for the work mentioned below, Corporation. amended from time to time. Cadre authorities/ Heads of subsidised and non-subsidised cooking gas troleum products, but oil companies also Baruah is a graduate in Departments are requested to forward applications of eligible Sl. NIT No. & Date Particulars Last Date of narrowing since early this fiscal, the gov- raised the price of subsidised cooking gas No submission and willing candidates whose services can be spared on ernment has not made a any cash transfers consistently from a level of Rs 494.35 a cyl- Chemical Engineering from 1 NIT No.- 02 of "DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, 22.09.2020 into the accounts of beneficiaries for the last inder in July last year to Rs 594 now. Had Assam Engineering deputation immediately on selection so as to reach the 2020-21, Dated 01 SUPPLY, DELIVERY, four months. this increase not taken place, the 14.2 kg College, Guwahati and had undersigned within 60 days from the date of publication of this September 2020 INSTALLATION, TESTING With the development, the government domestic LPG cylinder price would have joined Indian Oil Corpora- advertisement in the Employment News. & COMMISSIONING OF could easily make a saving of over Rs 20,000 been more than Rs 100 cheaper. – IANS tion Ltd in 1986. Sd/- L.Beimopha 1X 500 KVA, 415 V SILENT With over 34 years’ davp 11104/11/0002/2021 Deputy Secretary (Admn.) D.G. SET FOR COTTON service in the oil refining UNIVERSITY" and marketing sector, he The details are provided in the bid document which will be available and ONGC Q1 profit slumps 92% brings to the table a rich No.MDP.14/2020/06 can be downloaded from the portal www.cottonuniversity.ac.in NEW DELHI, Sept 1: The surprise profit came af- ry quarter to the government. and diverse experience Janasanyog/CF/1641/20 Sd/- Registrar ADVERTISEMENT State-owned Oil and Natural ter the company delayed pay- Revenues dipped 51 per garnered from working in Candidates willing to work as Orunodoi Sahayak are invited Gas Corp (ONGC) today re- ment of cess on crude oil it cent to Rs 13,011 crore after other refineries of Indian for a Walk-in-Interview for engagement of 4 (four) Orunodoi ported 92 per cent slump in produces. Initially, the com- a nationwide coronavirus lock- Oil Corporation in many No: NLMB(G).23/2020/05 Sahayak in each of 3 LACs i.e. Jagiroad LAC, Morigaon its June quarter net profit af- pany did not pay even royalty down impacted fuel demand. critical areas including LAC and Laharighat LAC for implementation of Orunodoi PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDERS ter oil prices halved and gas in anticipation of relief from ONGC said it got $28.72 production, technical Scheme in Morigaon District. No. of position : 12 nos. (4 The North Lakhimpur Municipal Board intends to rates fell to a decade low. the government to deal with for every barrel of crude oil services, health, safety and Sahayak per LAC) invite Bids for selection of Agencies/NGOs/SHGs (Self Standalone net profit of Rs a slump in oil prices. it sold in the quarter, down environment, besides Eligibility : a) She/he should be a Permanent resident Help Group) for primary collection of Segregated 496 crore in April-June was It cleared royalty payments from $66.32 a barrel in the having the experience of of Assam Municipal Solid Waste (Door to Door collection of Solid 91.7 per cent lower than Rs at June-end but cess payments same period a year back. Gas working in projects and b) She/he should preferably have a Waste) (as per Municipal Solid Waste Management 5,980 crore net profit a year were done only in July. price realisation fell 35.2 per personal Desktop/Laptop for the marketing. purpose of Data Entry/Uploading of Rule 2016) and transportation of the same to secondary back, the company said in a ONGC pays about Rs 400 cent to $2.39 per million Brit- Application/Documents in the online statement. crore of royalty and cess eve- ish thermal unit. – PTI collection points as per terms and conditions ICICI Pru portal. incorporated in the detail NIT which may be seen at Qualification : a) She/he should be a Graduate in any the Lakhimpur District website ( www.lakhimpur.nic.in ) Life chatbot stream. or at the office of the undersigned during office hours service c) She / he should hold certificate in one year Computer Diploma Course from w.e.f 31.08.2020 to 30.09.2020. NEW DELHI, Sept 1: any recognized institution. Last date of submission of the bid is 30.09.2020 ICICI Prudential Life (Thirtieth Day of September 2020) Age : She/he should not be more than 35 Insurance on Monday said years of age, on the day of publishing Sd/- Executive Officer, customers can access its of this advertisement. Janasanyog/CF/1635/20 North Lakhimpur Municipal Board chatbot service LiGo on Remuneration : Monthly fixed remuneration of Rs. Google Assistant, which 15,000/- per Month for a period of two will enable them to resolve months only. SHORT Tender their queries through voice Date of Walk-in-Interview: 08.09.2020 (Tuesday), commands. Time: : 9 AM to 3 PM. NOTICE INVITING QUOTATION (NIQ) Venue : DC’s Office, Morigaon Extending LiGo Function: No: CSS–ATMA/SAMETI/Assam/95/2020-21/10 functionalities to Google Director of SAMETI (State Agricultural 1) To facilitate the implementation process of Orunodoi Assistant is part of the Scheme at District Level and to assist the applicants Management and Extension Training Institute) company’s strategy to be in filling up of the Detailed Application Form (DAF) in Assam on behalf of Director of Agriculture and SNO, present on platforms the filled up by the approved benerficiaries in the CSS-ATMA, Assam invites Sealed Quotation preferred by customers Legislative Assembly Segment. and to offer them an 2) Data Entry/Uploading of the approved list of affixing court fee of Rs 8.25 from interested credible immersive experience, beneficiaries in online portal. Bidder/Firm/Agency to carry out events including ICICI Prudential Life said 3) To assist Deputy Commissioner, Morigaon in timely implementation of the scheme. supply of food items. The EOI document may be in a release. Documents to be produced at the time of Walk-in- downloaded from the SAMETI Portal Queries of policyholders Interview: www.sameti.assam.gov.in from 02.09.2020. The can be addressed by simple Graduation Certificate/Marks sheet/1 year Computer Diploma submission of quotation will start from 02.09.2020 voice commands such as Certificate/Address Proof/Age Proof both in original and “Ok Google, I want to Photocopies. and close by 2:00 PM of 10.09.2020. The quotations speak to ICICI Prudential N.B.: No TA/DA will be borne for attending the Walk-in- will be opened at 3:00PM of 10.09.2020. Honda Life LiGo” or “May I talk interview. Sd/- Director, SAMETI, Assam Australia, India, Japan to ICICI Prudential Life Sd/- Deputy Commissioner, Janasanyog/CF/1639/20 Khanapara, Guwahati-22 launches new LiGo”. – PTI Janasanyog/D/3566/20 Morigaon. for enhanced cooperation City variants NEW DELHI, Sept 1: Trade ministers of Australia, India NEW DELHI, Sept 1: and Japan today shared their intention to work towards the NOTICE INVITING APPLICATION FOR RECRUITMENT OF Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) launch of a new initiative for enhancing regional cooperation ENUMERATOR FOR MSME SURVEY GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM today launched two petrol in supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region. Applications are invited from the intending candidates for engagement as Enumerator purely on contractual ASSAM INLAND WATER TRANSPORT variants of the fourth gener- The issue was discussed during the meeting of Minister of basis for a period of 30 (thirty) working days on daily wage basis. The candidate must be a citizen of India & ation of its popular sedan permanent resident of Assam: DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, Australia’s Minister 3rd Floor, Directorate of Inland Water Transport, Assam, Ulubari, Honda City with price start- 1. Number of Vacancy : 07 Nos. for Trade,Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham, and Guwahati-781007:: email: [email protected], Tel: 0361-2462677 ing at Rs 9.29 lakh (ex-show- 2. Age : The candidate should not be less than 18 years and more than Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama 45 years as on 31-07-2020 Notice No. AIWTDS/185/2019/58 room Delhi). Request for Bids for Non-Consulting Services Hiroshi through video-con- 3. Educational Qualification : ferencing. The company, which had a. The applicant must be at least Class XII Passed in any stream from any recognized Council/ Board. E-Procurement Notice Supply chain b. The applicant must possess minimum 6 (six) months Diploma/ Certificate in Computer Proficiency from The leaders instructed recently launched an all-new Name of Project : Assam Inland Water Transport Project a recognized institute. He/ She must be computer savvy with sound knowledge on Web Browsing, their officials to promptly resilience 5th generation version of the (AIWTP) Honda City sedan, said it will GIS, Spreadsheet & MS Word. Loan Credit No. / Grant No. : IBRD-9026-IN work out the details of the C. The applicant must possess a smart phone/ Tablet/ Laptop and preferably possessing a two wheeler Assignment Title : Request for Bid (RFB) for "Engagement of new initiative for its launch in Indo-Pacific continue selling the 4th gen- 4. Mode of Selection : The selection will be through a practical test to be organized at the Insurer for Insurance of passengers later this year. eration of the car in two var- concerned District Industries & Commerce Centres on Web Browsing, (personal accident policy), and damage/ region iants – SV and V grade – with GIS. Spreadsheet & MS Word. loss of wooden boat hull & propulsion In light of the COVID-19 BS-VI-compliant 1.5-litre 5. How to apply system and small cargo of passengers crisis and the recent global-scale changes in the economic and a. Candidates are required to apply in the prescribed format may be downloaded from the departmental under "Jibodinga" Scheme of Assam IWT technological landscape, they underscored the necessity and petrol engine in manual website http://industriescom.assam.gov.in Project under the following packages". transmission. b. Applicant should submit self-attested copies of the documents as indicated below: Package 1: Insurance of Passengers potential to enhance the resilience of supply chains in the travelling in Wooden Country Boats Indo-Pacific region. While the SV variant is i. Latest passport photo. Package 2: Insurance of Damage/ Loss “Recognising the pressing need for regional cooperation priced at Rs 9,29,900, the V ii. Class XII or above pass certificate iii. Birth Certificate/ Certificate of HSLC examination. of Hull and Propulsion System for Wooden on supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific, the ministers grade is tagged at Rs 9,99,900 Country Boats and small passenger cargo. iv. Computer Diploma/ Certificate. RFB No. : IN-IWT-188905-NC-RFB shared their intention to work toward the launch of a new (all prices ex-showroom Del- 6. At the time of practical test, candidates will have to show their Smart Phone/ Tablet/ Laptop. The Government of India has obtained financing from the World Bank initiative to achieve the objective through cooperation,” the hi), the company added. 7. There is no application fee. towards cost of the Assam IWT Project. Under the project, State Project Commerce and Industry Ministry said in a statement. Commenting on the 8. Canvassing directly or indirectly shall disqualify a candidate. Director, Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society (AIWTDS) launch, HCIL Senior Vice- 9. Last date of submission of application form is 5 PM on 04-09-2020 invites Request for Bid (RFB) through National Open Competitive bidding Addressing the trilateral meeting, Goyal said the initiative President and Director, 10. No TA/ DA is admissible for appearing in the practical test. process from Insurance Company having IRDA License for the aforesaid could not have come at a more opportune time in the post- 11. Remuneration : Remuneration @400.00 Per day + 200.00 Per day for Conveyances assignment. Complete documents of the RFB shall be available on website COVID-19 scenario when there is a likelihood of “re-churn- Marketing & Sales, Rajesh & mobile data usage will be offered to a selected candidate provided https://assamtenders.gov.in , www.iwtdirectorate.assam.gov.in and ing of supply chains” in the Indo-Pacific region. Goel said the company had he/ she surveys minimum 10 No. MMSEs on an average per day. www.aiwtdsociety.in . Intending bidders are required to register at e- Note : The engagement will be purely contractual and further claim wrill be entertained. The decision of the tender portal of the Assam Govt. https://assamtenders.gov.in and “India wholeheartedly endorses the broad concept of work- decided to continue selling selection committee to the matters related to the entire process of selection will be final. As the survey includes participate through e-tender portal only. ing towards ensuring a trustworthy, dependable and reliable the 4th generation Honda The last date and time of on line submission of RFB is 30th Sept'2020 at City as it continues to be a travelling, a candidate has to be physically fit. Remuneration will be released only after posting of Datas/ supply chain in the Indo-Pacific region. The diversification of Information in the web-based application software and validation by the General Manager, DI&CC, Morigaon. 14:00 hours. popular model with its con- Sd/- State Project Director supply chain is critical for managing the risks associated with Sd/- General Manager Assam IWT Development Society supply of inputs including disciplining price volatility,” the temporary styling and is also District Industries & Commerce Centre Janasanyog/CF/1628/20 Ulubari, Guwahati-781007 statement said quoting Goyal. – PTI BS-VI-compliant. – PTI Janasanyog/C/3932/20 Morigaon, Assam 12 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI SPORTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 Gauff suffers early Djokovic questions Open US Open exit clock on way to 24-0 NEW YORK, Sept 1: Coco Naomi Osaka in a match that NEW YORK, Sept 1: No- said about Djokovic: “Hopeful- Gauff won over New York and ended in tears for the teen and vak Djokovic admittedly got a ly, he is not 100 per cent.” That became an instant fan favourite a hug from the winner. bit distracted. was probably a reference to the during her run of inspired ten- After collecting a singles He was unaware of the US way Djokovic dealt with neck nis a year ago at the US Open. trophy at Linz, Austria, in Oc- Open rule about time allowed and stomach issues during last A year later, no fans, no ener- tober, becoming the young- between points. He barked in week’s run to the Western & gy, and no singles victory for est WTA title winner since the direction of his entourage Southern Open title on the Gauff – the teen sensation is 2004 – Gauff began the 2020 among the only people in the same hard courts being used out of the US Open on Day 1. Grand Slam season by defeat- Arthur Ashe Stadium seats. In for the US Open. Djokovic Anastasija Sevastova ing Venus Williams and win- the end, though, he did what played a three-set semifinal on knocked off the 16-year-old ning a rematch against Osaka he always does in 2020: win. Friday, then a three-set final on Gauff in three sets, 6-3, 5-7, 6- at the Australian Open en route “I lost my focus,” Djokovic Saturday. 4. The 31st-seeded Sevasto- to the fourth round there. said afterward. But the 48 hours before fac- Gauff was largely off her “Kind of got stressed out a ing Dzumhur, who has been game against Sevastova and couple of times. Screamed.” ranked as high as 23rd and now Anastasija Sevastova plays a return against Coco had 13 double-faults, an unset- The No. 1-ranked Djokovic is 109th, apparently were Gauff on day one of the US Open in New York. tling result after she also lost began his bid for Grand Slam enough for a full physical re- in the first round in the West- title No. 18 on Monday night covery. va sent Gauff to her earliest ern & Southern Open, the “I felt good on the court to- exit from a Grand Slam tour- tournament that preceded the Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Damir day,” said Djokovic, who trails nament in four appearances. US Open at the same site. Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first round only Roger Federer, with 20, She had never lost in the first She was also beaten at Lex- of the US Open in New York. – AP/PTI and Rafael Nadal, with 19, in two rounds. ington, Kentucky, this month the men’s Grand Slam trophy “Just the beginning,” Gauff in the semifinals of her first by extending his season start standings. said on Monday. tova. but she was getting better as tournament after tennis was to 24-0 with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-1 vic- Neither of those rivals is “I just got on tour a little “I wish I would play like this the match went on.” suspended because of the coro- tory over Damir Dzumhur at entered in the US Open, only over a year ago, so I still have when I was 16 years old,” Sev- Gauff lost in Louis Arm- navirus pandemic. Flushing Meadows. No,” said Djokovic, who It actually fuels me to play even part of the reason Djokovic is a lot to learn and a long way to astova said with a laugh. strong Stadium, where she “The main part that hurt “Do I want to keep the opened 2011 with a 41-0 stronger, play even better, I an overwhelming favourite to go.” “Great player. Nothing won two matches last year and was just getting matches un- streak going? Of course, I do. mark. think, bring the right intensity win what would be his sixth She’s good enough at 16 to more to say. I think she maybe made it to the third round be- der my belt, getting experi- Am I thinking about it as a pri- “It’s there, and of course it’s every match.” During a pre- title in a span of eight major impress a veteran like Sevas- started a bit slower than me, fore losing to 2018 champion ence,” Gauff said. – AP ority No. 1 every single day? an additional motivation for me. match TV interview, Dzumhur tournaments. – AP Waiting for Noted TT player Rajeev What happened to family in Punjab Messi, Barca to beyond horrible: Raina start season vs Saikia passes away Villarreal SPORTS REPORTER NEW DELHI, Sept 1: (aunt) and both my cousins MADRID, Sept 1: With Former India cricketer had sever injuries. Unfortu- or without Lionel Messi, GUWAHATI, Sept 1: Suresh Raina, who pulled out nately my cousin also passed Barcelona already knows it Former State champion and of the IPL citing personal rea- away last night after battling will start its season at home national medal winner Ra- sons, on Tuesday demanded for life for days. My bua is against Villarreal at the jeev Saikia breathed his last a thorough probe into the vi- still very critical and is on life end of September. after prolonged illness at a lo- olent attack on his aunt’s fam- support,” he said. The Spanish league an- cal nursing home here today. ily in Punjab, revealing that Raina’s relatives were at- nounced its calendar on Monday, and the first round He was 60. after his uncle, his cousin has tacked on the night interven- is scheduled for the sec- Saikia was a stylish and also died. ing August 19 and 20 in Thar- ond weekend of Septem- powerful player. He became National Games. The 33-year-old returned iyal village in Punjab’s ber. But Barcelona and oth- State champion in the senior Saikia along with his con- to the country last week from Pathankot district. His uncle er teams who played later category for the first time in temporaries including the the UAE, where the league died a few days later. into this past season will 1975 as a teenager. He was a likes of Gautam Hazarika, will begin on September 19. “Till date we don’t know have some of their games member of the Assam junior Carfew Roy, Abbasuddin In his first statement since what exactly had happened postponed so they have team which played the final Ahmed, Prasanta Hazarika, landing in the country, Raina, that night and who did this. I time to prepare. among others dominated the Former president of FIFA Sepp Blatter arrives at the All matches will continue for the first time in the 1976 however, did not say that the request @PunjabPoliceInd to building of the Office of the Attorney General of to be played in empty stadi- Nationals held at Allahabad. national scenario for several attack, allegedly a case of rob- look into this matter. We at Switzerland with his lawyer Lorenz Erni (L) for a hearing ums. The league hoped at He led the Gauhati Univer- years. bery, was the reason why he least deserve to know who summoned by Swiss prosecutor Thomas Hildbrand in sity team in the inter univer- Assam Table Tennis Asso- Bern, on Tuesday. least some fans would be al- came back. did this heinous act to them. lowed into matches, but sity championship and became ciation condoled the demise “What happened to my Those criminals should not Spain has been struggling North Zone champion in 1981. of the former leading player family in Punjab was beyond be spared to commit more Sepp Blatter questioned to contain a new surge of He was also a member of the and official of the organisation. horrible. My uncle was crimes. @capt_amarinder coronavirus cases. Assam team which won the He leaves behind his wife slaughtered to death, my bua @CMOPb,” he added. – PTI Messi, who last week and two sons. told Barcelona he wants to bronze medal in the 1984 in FIFA investigation leave, skipped the team’s first day of training on Mon- BERN (Switzerland), Sept now-disgraced Caribbean day. He had already been a ACA to develop Here to play cricket, not have 1: Former FIFA president soccer leader Jack Warner. no-show on Sunday as the Sepp Blatter was questioned Blatter has long denied squad underwent coronavi- on Tuesday by Swiss investi- wrongdoing during his 18- rus testing at the club’s infrastructure fun: Kohli on IPL bio-bubble training centre. gators about a USD 2 million year FIFA presidency. His GUWAHATI, Sept 1: The ACA with assistance of payment he authorized in term ended following Amer- He wants to leave on a DUBAI, Sept 1: India and ble restrictions should be Assam Cricket Association Biswanath District Sports 2011 to then-UEFA president ican and Swiss investigations clause that allows him to Royal Challengers Bangalore non-negotiable for all partic- (ACA) has undertaken the re- Association and Golaghat and Michel Platini. of corruption in international leave for free at the end of captain Virat Kohli under- ipants. the season, but Barcelona sponsibility to develop and Furkating District Sports As- Blatter was quizzed about soccer. stands “the privilege” of be- “We are all here to play said that clause has ex- maintain three grounds, one sociation. suspected criminal misman- Platini was favoured to suc- ing able to play cricket in the cricket... The bio-bubble pired. It wants the Argen- each at Tezpur Central Univer- It is expected that all these agement at FIFA one day af- ceed his former mentor in a tine great to stay at least sity, Biswanath Chariali and grounds will be match ready middle of a raging pandemic needs to be respected at all ter Platini spent about three February 2016 election until until the end of his con- Furkating in Golaghat district. to host State and National and he wants all IPL partici- times for the tournament to hours at the offices of Swit- the USD 2 million allegation tract in June 2021. In Tezpur University five level cricket matches under pants to respect the tourna- happen eventually. We are not zerland’s federal prosecutors. ended his campaign. There is no sign of how turf wickets with other facili- ACA and BCCI within the ment’s bio-secure bubble. here to have fun and roam The 84-year-old Blatter Blatter instructed FIFA to long the dispute is going ties will be developed while next 6 to 8 months. These Speaking on RCB’s Youtube around and you know say that waved as he arrived in Bern pay Platini after the French to last, as neither the club nor the player appear to be at Biswanath and Furkating cricket infrastructure will show ‘Bold Diaries’, the 31- ‘I want to hang out in Dubai’,” with his lawyer, Lorenz Erni. soccer great asked for de- willing to make conces- cricket pavilions along with also provide standard crick- year-old swashbuckler said he Kohli asserted. A criminal proceeding has ferred salary from a decade sions. centre and practice turf wick- et facilities for grooming didn’t exactly miss the game “That is not the time we been open against Blatter earlier. Platini had been an Barcelona’s first match ets with other facilities will young and budding cricket- during the COVID-forced are living in. Accept the phase since the allegation was re- advisor in Blatter’s first pres- would have been against be built and maintained by ers, stated an ACA release. lockdown, which brought that we are going through and vealed in September 2015, idential term from 1998- promoted Elche at Camp sporting action to a halt. time,” Kohli said. understand the privilege that though it was extended to 2002. Nou Stadium, with the “Maybe because I was go- Now that he is gearing up we have, just to be a part of Platini only three months ago. The FIFA ethics commit- second against Athletic ing on day and night for the to be back in action with the the IPL. Everyone should ac- Blatter has also been a sus- tee and the Court of Arbitra- Bilbao. Webinar on Fit India last 10 years... It was a reve- IPL, starting September 19 cept that and not behave in a pect since May in a second tion for Sport ruled that there The first clasico against Real Madrid will be in late lation for me in the sense that in the UAE, Kohli said the manner which situation allegation linked to USD 1 was no valid verbal or writ- October, also at Camp Nou. Run held my focus was not solely on BCCI’s Standard Operating doesn’t require them to,” he million of FIFA money gifted ten contract to pay the mon- The second will be on April GUWAHATI, Sept 1: In Tayabun Nisha, internation- missing the game all the Procedure and the bio-bub- said. – PTI in 2010 into the control of ey. – AP 11 in Madrid. – AP order to create awareness al boxer Jamuna Boro spoke amongst the masses regard- about the ongoing Run which SU DO KU ing Fit India Freedom Run, got underway on August 15 Bowler must be able to deliver what SAI, Regional Centre, Guwa- and will culminate on Sep- hati organised a zoom online tember 2. meeting today under the Altogether 195 participants he’s good at: Bhuvneshwar chairmanship of Dr Subhash had joined in this webinar Basumatary. meeting which includes ath- DUBAI, Sept 1: Sea- baneswar told the IPL web- this game for a while, first I Sportspersons like Arju- letes, coaches and staff of var- soned India pacer Bhu- site. was injured and then this pan- na awardee Bhogeswar ious SAI Units under SAI, Re- vneshwar Kumar says “I don’t think it is always demic and lockdown. I am pret- Barua, international athlete gional Centre, stated a release. a bowler’s capability to about adding to your arsenal, ty excited about IPL. I cannot deliver what he is good it is also about being good at wait to get back in action.” at is equally important what you do,” he added. Talking about the SRH set as introducing new var- The senior India pacer en- up, Bhuvneshwar said since iations to his game. dured an injury-hit 2019 when the bowling unit has been to- Bhuvneshwar, who will he struggled with a hamstring gether for the past two-three be seen in the orange Sun- injury during the World Cup years, the players understand risers Hyderabad jersey in also. He walked out midway each other well. the IPL, said the years of ex- during the high-profile encoun- “Being a senior bowler my Solution of last problem perience in the Indian team ter against Pakistan in Man- approach will be similar as it Originating from Japan, has changed him as a bowl- chester. has been for past couple of ‘su do ku’ is a mind game er. After missing the home se- years. I’ll try to help and share and a puzzle that can be “I have definitely ries against South Africa and my experience. solved with proper changed as a bowler in Bangladesh, Bhuvneshwar re- “The good thing about this reasoning and logic. Fill the grid with digits in such the last few years. turned to the T20Is against bowling group is that we are a manner that every row, Most importantly I West Indies. In January, he un- playing together for the last 2- every column and every have gained experi- derwent sports hernia sur- 3 years so we understand each 3 x 3 box accommodates ence from playing, gery. other pretty well. It makes the digits 1 to 9 without repeating any. have learnt varia- “It’s great to be back, per- things easier for a captain or tions,” Bhu- sonally I have been away from senior bowler like me.” – PTI

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