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GET IT ON RN-1127/57 TECH/GH – 103/2018-2020, VOL. 82, NO. 113 www.assamtribune.com Google Play ePaper app for The Assam Tribune Pages 12 Price: 6.00 GUWAHATI, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 p2 South Korea dismisses p5 Compassion from different p11 Lockdown hits tourism Kim Jong Un health rumours quarters assuages the needy sector in Kaziranga Standalone Governor’s Rule imposed in BTC Insurance for rural shops in STAFF REPORTER of paragraph 16 of the Sixth journalists Schedule to the Constitution GUWAHATI, April 27: GUWAHATI, April 27: of India, is pleased to assume Chief Minister Sarbananda Governor’s Rule has been im- to himself, with immediate ef- Sonowal today announced a non-red zone life insurance scheme of Rs posed in the Bodoland Terri- fect, the administration of the 50 lakh for journalists in torial Council. Principal Secre- said districts and all functions view of the services offered to open today tary to the State Government and powers vested in or exer- by the fraternity during the Rajesh Prasad cisable by the challenges posed by the STAFF REPORTER bazaar or haat will be al- was appointed as The term of BTC,” stated a outbreak of COVID-19. – lowed. For urban areas, the Administrator of notification is- Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, April 27: situation will be reviewed on BTC. the general sued by the Boris at work The State government to- May 3,” Chief Secretary The term of council of Governor this LONDON, April 27: day decided to allow open- Kumar Sanjay Krishna said. the general BTC expired evening. It add- Prime Minister Boris ing of shops in rural areas Also, no rural shops will be council of BTC ed the order Johnson today warned from tomorrow, barring allowed within 5 km from the expired today on April 27 shall take imme- against relaxing the haat s and marketplaces. boundary of red zone dis- and elections to diate effect “and coronavirus restrictions too However, this will not be tricts. The red zone districts the council, which were shall, unless terminated earli- soon as the country was applicable in the five red are Dhubri, Nalbari, Mori- scheduled for April 4, had ear- er or extended further, remain still facing a moment of “maximum risk”, in his zone districts, where the gaon, Golaghat and Goalpara. lier been deferred on account in force for a period of six first remarks since lockdown will continue to “The lockdown will be of the COVID-19 pandemic. months.” returning to work after be enforced strictly. strict up to 5 km from the “... whereas the election in In another notification, it Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attending the Prime Minister’s video conference with contracting the disease “In the red zone districts, boundary of the red zone dis- BTC was deferred indefinite- was announced that the Gov- Chief Ministers, in Guwahati on Monday. – UB Photos that has killed over 20,000 the lockdown will continue trict, even if the adjacent dis- ly... and whereas the Gover- ernor “may appoint a person in the UK. – PTI and it will be enforced strict- trict is a green zone,” Indus- nor of Assam is satisfied that a or authority to discharge the Mid-day meal ly,” official sources said dis- try Minister Chandra Mohan situation has arisen in which functions and powers of the NEW DELHI, April 27: closing the decisions taken by Patowary said. Need to focus on economy the administration of the Bod- BTC, including the functions Union HRD Minister the council of ministers which The council of ministers oland Territorial Area Districts and power exercised by the Ramesh Pokhriyal met after a video conference decided that inter-district (BTAD) cannot be carried on Executive Committee, Chief ‘Nishank’ has called a video the Prime Minister held movement of people will con- while fighting COVID-19: PM in accordance with the provi- Executive Member, Deputy conference with state with all chief ministers. tinue till May 2. Around 17,000 sions of the Sixth Schedule to Chief Executive member, education ministers at 2 “Only standalone shops in people availed ASTC bus serv- the Constitution of India. Now, Speaker, Deputy Speaker pm on Tuesday to discuss rural areas in green and or- ice on April 25, 26 and 27. Modi interacts with CMs therefore, the Governor of As- and Executive Members.” issues related to COVID-19 and mid-day meal ange zones (except contain- sam, in exercise of the powers NEW DELHI, April 27: As for the mantra of do gaz doori of lives in the past one and a programme, officials said ment zones) will open. No SEE PAGE 6 conferred by sub-paragraph (2) SEE PAGE 6 here on Monday. – PTI India entered the last week (a distance of two yards) to half months”, Modi, howev- of the 40-day nationwide lock- protect people from the in- er, forewarned that “the dan- Airline refund down, Prime Minister fection, according to a gov- ger of the virus is far from NEW DELHI, April 27: Narendra Modi on Monday ernment statement. over and constant vigilance is Stop using Chinese The Supreme Court on WORLD told chief ministers that the During the meeting, a ma- of paramount importance”. Monday sought responses country will have to give im- jority of the chief ministers He also asked the states to from the Centre and DGCA Confirmed cases 2,995,456 test kits: ICMR on a plea seeking portance to economy as well wanted the lockdown to con- focus on “rapid response” in directions to airlines to Cured/Discharged 876,531 as continue the fight against tinue after May 3 and told the dealing with the pandemic, NEW DELHI, April 27: tions. The results have refund full amount coronavirus, in a clear indi- Prime Minister that some adding wearing masks and The country’s apex health re- shown wide variation in their collected for tickets due to Death 207,583 cation that strict restrictions economic activity should be face covers would become search body ICMR on Mon- sensitivity, despite early cancellation of flights in INDIA could be limited to COVID- started slowly, Puducherry part of people’s lives for day asked states to stop us- promise of good performance the wake of the lockdown 19 hotspots while curbs can Chief Minister V Narayana- times to come. ing the COVID-19 rapid an- for surveillance purpose”. over COVID-19. – PTI Confirmed cases 28,380 be eased gradually in areas samy told reporters. India is under a 40-day na- tibody test kits procured “In view of this, states are not affected by the virus. Asserting that “the lock- tionwide lockdown since IAF support Cured/Discharged 6,361 from two Chinese companies advised to stop using these NEW DELHI, April 27: In a video conference with down has yielded positive March 25. and return them to be sent kits, procured from the The Indian Air Force has Death 886 the chief ministers, fourth results as the country has back to the suppliers. above mentioned companies transported approximately such interaction since March managed to save thousands SEE PAGE 6 In an advisory sent to chief and return them to be sent 600 tonnes of medical ASSAM 22 when he first spoke to secretaries of all states and back to the suppliers,” it said. equipment and other Confirmed cases 35 them about the pandemic, Union Territories, the Indian The health ministry on its essential supplies till date Modi stressed on the need Council of Medical Research part issued a statement say- since the beginning of the Cured/Discharged 27 for the states to strictly en- Maintain DISTANCE coronavirus lockdown, the (ICMR) said it “evaluated the ing that after receipt of some Defence Ministry said Death 1 force lockdown guidelines in kits of Guangzhou Wondfo supplies, ICMR has conduct- the coronavirus hotspots Save SOCIETY Biotech and Zhuhai Livson ed quality checks on these kits today. – PTI Data as on Sunday zones, and strongly pitched Diagnostics in field condi- in field conditions. – PTI Questioning MUMBAI, April 27: Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami was NRL resumes works SC notice over layoffs questioned by police here on Monday in a case against him for allegedly at major projects in media organisations making defamatory RITURAJ BORTHAKUR The biorefinery is being built SPL CORRESPONDENT Association, besides the Un- statements against Congress at a cost of Rs 1,750 crore. ion government, giving them president Sonia Gandhi in news shows on the recent GUWAHATI, April 27: Ob- The estimated cost for the NEW DELHI, April 27: The two weeks’ time to file reply. mob lynching incident in serving all health protocols, India portion of the Indo- Supreme Court on Monday Senior advocate Colin Gon- Palghar district. – PTI Numaligarh Refinery Limit- Bangla pipeline is Rs 61 crore. issued notice to the Centre in salves drew attention of the ed has resumed work at its “The projects are estimat- a petition against all media or- bench to the incessant termi- JOCOSERIOUS capital projects in Assam ed to generate 6.8 lakh man- ganisations that have termi- nation of journalists in media worth over Rs 2,000 crore days and estimated monthly nated employees in the wake organisations even as Solici- which had come to a stand- payment to workers is of the nationwide lockdown tor General Tushar Mehta still due to the lockdown. around Rs 2.5 crore,” NRL over COVID-19 pandemic. submitted that notices be is- Work has resumed in the MD SK Baruah said. Admitting a petition against sued and a copy be supplied to three major projects – the bi- Official sources said work media organisations submitted the Centre. orefinery project at Numali- on the construction projects by media bodies, a bench of “Some serious issues have garh, work on the office build- had come to a standstill a Justices NV Ramana, Sanjay been raised. It requires a ing, etc., in Guwahati and the month back when the lock- Kishan Kaul and BR Gavai ex- hearing. Other unions also Indo-Bangla pipeline project down was announced. How- pressed concern over termi- saying this. The question is, at Siliguri. ever, the Central govern- nation of employees amid the if business does not start, Presently around 350-400 ment has allowed com- lockdown, saying that the mat- how long will people sustain. workmen have been engaged mencement of construction ter required consideration. This issue needs hearing,” If your colleagues can get for the biorefinery’s 2G etha- works since April 20. The court also issued no- the bench observed. prominence in the media, nol plant, which will further in- tices to Indian Newspaper So- why not you? crease as the project picks up. SEE PAGE 6 ciety and News Broadcasters SEE PAGE 6 Lockdown: Fishery sector suffers Rs 160-cr loss MANASH PRATIM DUTTA a very small margin of share by some 50 wholesalers. GUWAHATI, April 27: “It is a matter of great ap- Around 2,43,000 people con- preciation that due to such a nected with the fishery sec- bold and timely imitative of tor of Assam have been af- the fishery department, fected during the ongoing more than 1,85,000 families lockdown in the wake of were able to receive fresh COVID-19 pandemic, with fish during the lockdown pe- the sector suffering a loss of riod. At the same time, about around Rs 160 crore so far. 1,000 hawkers also benefit- Official sources at the fish- ted,” an official said. ery department informed Thanks to the lockdown, ply of fresh fish to the com- ing good result and has come The department also took that due to the present med- not only the entire fish mar- mon masses during the lock- as a great relief for everyone. the initiative to stop the flow ical emergency, 1,361 whole- keting channel got dislocat- down period by involving the Under the plan, till date, of fish from red zone corona salers, 16,748 retailers, ed but the inter-district and Directorate of Fisheries, more than 170 tonnes of fish hotspot areas to other areas 12,923 vendors, 1,15,677 fish- inter-state import-export ac- Fishfed, district fisheries and were sold through doorstep inside the State. It may be ers and fish workers, 408 fish tivities of fish marketing also local district administrations delivery in the State with a noted that due to the lock- seed hatchery owners and got disrupted. in compliance with COVID- total value of over Rs 8 crore down, there has been a com- 4,799 fish seed growers got The fishery department 19 protocol. Official sources which was received by about plete halt to import of fish affected across the State. has formulated a plan for sup- said the plan has been show- 7,000 local fish farmers with from outside the State. 2 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 South Korea Nations, US states each maintains Kim Jong Un health chart their own path rumours are LONDON, April 27: Nations and US comes near an infected person. But activ- states have begun easing coronavirus ists and researchers worry that temporary untrue lockdowns, each pursuing their own approach measures to increase surveillance may be- but all with a common goal: restarting their come permanent. economies without triggering another surge In Australia, which has had few COVID- of infections. 19 deaths, Chief Health Officer Damian Restrictions are being lifted piecemeal Murphy said on Monday he was “really ex- with no clear signs of coordination among cited” by the early popularity of an app de- countries. Some have restarted construc- signed to accelerate contact tracing. tion work, while others never shut it down Within 12 hours of the Australian-devel- in the first place. Hair salons and restau- oped COVIDsafe app becoming available, rants were reopen- 1.13 million of ing in some US Reopening economies Australia’s 26 mil- states, while else- lion people had In this undated handout photo issued by the SEOUL, April 27: South where such steps are weeks away. downloaded it onto their smartphones, de- Ministry of Defence on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was spite some privacy concerns. Monday, a royal marine Korea's government has dis- back at work on Monday after a bout with Australian officials intend to outlaw using from 42 Commando missed rumours that North the virus that by his own account nearly cost the collected data for purposes other than working at a Mobile Korean leader Kim Jong Un the 55-year-old his life. tracing potential COVID-19 cases. They have Testing Unit in Salisbury is in fragile condition, as spec- Johnson said Britain was starting to ‘turn also promised to release the app’s source to conduct COVID 19 ulation about his health inten- the tide’ on the outbreak but added “it is code within two weeks so independent ana- testing for NHS key sifies amid the North's si- workers in Torquay, also the moment of maximum risk” because lysts can better understand how it works. lence on his whereabouts. England. – AP/PTI easing the lockdown that now lasts until May Singapore was among the first to launch There are concerns, par- 7 could produce a spike in infections. its contact-tracing app. Other countries, in- ticularly in Seoul and Wash- Technology is likely to play an important cluding France, Switzerland and Britain, are ington, about what would role in helping countries ease their restric- also developing their own. happen to North Korea and tions. Many governments are working on South Korea will be issuing special elec- China says it has no legal its nuclear programme if an- mobile virus-tracking apps and other tech- tronic wristbands to alert officials if people ything had actually happened nology, keen for automated solutions to the under quarantine try to leave their homes. to Kim. time-consuming task of tracing an infected Hong Kong has also been issuing quaran- For South Korea and the person’s contacts. tine wristbands to arrivals to ensure they basis or utility US, Kim's absence would The apps use either geo-location data or stay indoors during their mandatory two- mean the departure of a man Bluetooth technology to detect when a user week quarantine. – AP Calls for global probe into COVID-19 origin they've dealt with over the past two years to try to BEIJING, April 27: Fighting back called for more transparency from draw a clear conclusion about the origin achieve the North's denu- mounting calls for an international en- Beijing on COVID-19 origins. of the (past) viruses”, he said. clearisation, though talks quiry into the origin of the coronavirus Answering a spate of questions on Geng said the aim should be “to find Bangla cleric tests positive after have stalled in recent that broke out in Wuhan, China on Mon- China’s response and whether it would out how it occurs and prevent future months. day said such a probe has no precedence agree for an independent probe into the damages to mankind. It is not about ret- Unification Minister Kim or legal basis and investigations into such origin of the virus later when things set- ribution and or accountability. There is leading Ramadan prayers Yeon-chul told a closed- pandemics in the past have not provided tle down, Chinese Foreign Ministry no precedence in the world for this and door forum in Seoul that DHAKA, April 27: A Mus- executive officer of Shalikha maximum of 10 people can any conclusive results. spokesman Geng Shuang played it down there is no legal basis” South Korea has ?enough lim cleric has tested positive sub district, was quoted as attend the weekly on Friday China came with a nuanced response saying that the investigations in the past The present focus of the international intelligence to confidently for the deadly coronavirus saying in the report that the prayers in mosques. The gov- to calls for a neutral international probe on such viruses achieved little. community should be to control the say that there are no unu- after he conducted Ramadan cleric’s Bagharpara Pashchi- ernment also restricted vis- into the origins of the virus which has “The origin of the virus is a matter of COVID-19 pandemic and save lives. prayers for a group of nearly ma village, which is one-and- its to other places of worship. wrecked havoc across the globe, as a science and should be studied by scien- The coronavirus has infected nearly sual developments? in rival two dozen people at a local a-half kilometres from the Bangladesh has decided to media report quoted Chinese President tists and professionals. Such research and three million people and claimed over North Korea that would mosque in southwest Bang- mosque, has been put under extend the nationwide COV- Xi Jinping as saying that the country must conclusive answers can only be drawn 200,000 lives worldwide. back up speculation about ladesh, according to a media lockdown following the dis- ID-19 shutdown until May 5 get ready for unprecedented external after getting mutually reinforcing evi- China’s overall death toll stood at Kim's health, his ministry report. covery. amid warnings of heighten- adversity and challenges in the long run dence on epidemiological study and vi- 4,633 and confirmed cases reached said on Monday. The cleric led the prayers Bangladesh reported 5,416 ing risks of coronavirus in- over the COVID-19 crisis. rology studies. It is a very complicated 82,830. The minister would not at a mosque in Adadanga vil- confirmed COVID-19 cases fections in the country, includ- Xi’s warning came amid China’s “deep- issue often it takes a lot of time and there “Politicising the issue of the origin of reveal at Sunday's forum lage in Magura district on and 145 deaths till Sunday. ing among doctors and est economic contraction in nearly a cen- is a degree of uncertainty,” he said.” the virus goes against the spirit of sci- what specific intelligence Saturday and was found to be The country had on April healthcare workers. tury”, the restructuring of global sup- “Throughout human history, tracing ence. It disrupts international coopera- led to that conclusion, but infected with the disease the 6 suspended prayers for the To curb the spread of the ply chains and threats to Beijing’s colos- the origins of many diseases took a tion and the mutual trust and will not he stressed that it was following day, bdnews24 re- public at mosques in a bid to novel coronavirus, the gov- sal Belt and Road Initiative, (BRI), Hong dozen years or decades. Some progress help with global cooperation to fight the reached after a thorough ported. stop the spread of the virus. ernment had initially de- Kong-based South China Morning Post was made but a conclusive answer has virus,” he said. analysis. According to the report, The Ministry of Religious clared a general holiday on reported on Monday. not been reached,” he said, adding that Brushing aside the demand of enquiry The rumours about Kim's authorities are making a list Affairs issued an emergency March 26 for 10 days. Later, Besides US President Donald Trump, the work is still going on. by some US politicians, Geng said be- health began to swirl after he of around 20-25 people who notice restricting the congre- that was gradually extended who stepped up demand for an investi- So there have been arguments and sides sharing genome sequence of missed the April 15 com- attended the prayers and gation in mosques and urg- till April 25 as the country gation into the origin of the virus and theories put forward but studies in the coronavirus with various countries, China memoration of the 108th they will be tested for any ing the public to pray at kept seeing a rise in the whether it escaped from Wuhan Insti- world have not clearly identified the made an important contribution to the birthday of his grandfather, symptom of the virus. home. number of cases and deaths tute of Virology, Britain, Australia and origin and transmission routes of the world by sharing its experience with vari- North Korea founder Kim Il Tanveer Rahman, chief The notice also said that a from COVID-19. – PTI German Chancellor Angela Merkel virus. So there is no science basis to ous countries in the world. – PTI Sung. – AP

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The Malaysian navy necessary humanitarian assistance.” – AFP TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 NATIONAL THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 3 Corona Snippets Gujarat govt to try Ayurvedic drugs AIIMS strategy to Akshay Kumar donates Rs 2 cr to restore health services Mumbai Police Foundation on select COVID-19 patients MUMBAI, April 27: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has do- nated Rs 2 crore to Mumbai Police Foundation as the country AHMEDABAD, April 27: The Gujarat ported 102 deaths with the total 2,167 “We have distributed Ukala Amrutpey after lockdown ends fights coronavirus pandemic. government will administer Ayurvedic coronavirus positive cases. to over 1.26 crore people using the net- NEW DELHI, April 27: A The core committee, On Monday, Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh took medicines to 75 asymptomatic COVID- “We have started a new initiative re- work of 568 Ayurvedic centres and 38 hos- month after AIIMS here shut comprising 24 members to his official Twitter handle to thank Akshay for his contribution. 19 patients in hotspot Ahmedabad to see garding AYUSH treatment on coronavi- pitals. This particular medicine was sug- down its OPD services and chaired by AIIMS Director “Mumbai Police thanks @akshaykumar for contributing Rs the “time duration of their recovery” as rus positive patients. A total of 75 asymp- gested by a group of 22 experts, and we curtailed all elective Dr Randeep Guleria, will 2 Crore to the Mumbai Police Foundation. Your contribution a part of a AYUSH treatment study, a tomatic patients admitted at a COVID started its distribution as a preventive med- surgeries in its effort to deliberate on the matter and will go a long way in safeguarding the lives of those who are State health department official said on Care Centre in Ahmedabad have agreed icine on March 6 when no coronavirus case redirect its resources to devise strategy for AIIMS, committed to safeguarding the city – the men and women of Monday. for Ayurvedic treatment to see the dura- was reported in the State,” said AYUSH control the COVID-19 New Delhi for patient care Mumbai Police,” the post read. Principal Secretary (Health) Jayanti Ravi tion of time in which they recover,” Ravi department Director Bhavna Patel. outbreak, the premier services after lockdown is In response to the tweet, the 52-year-old actor paid tributes said the State AYUSH department had dis- said in a video message. Sarpanchs as well as Talathi-level officials hospital has constituted a lifted, it said. to head constables Chandrakant Pendurkar and Sandip Surve, tributed an Ayurvedic medicine free-of-cost The 75 patients will be given Ay- have also been helping in the distribution of committee to devise a In addition there will sub- who died of complications due to COVID-19, and urged his fans to over 1.26 crore people in Gujarat with urvedic medicines like Samshamni Vati, the medicine, she said. strategy to restore health- committees at the level of to donate to the foundation. an aim to boost their immunity. Dasmool Kvath, Trikatu Churna, besides “The ‘Ukala Amrutpey’ liquid is a mix- care services once the main hospital and centres. “I salute @MumbaiPolice headconstables Chandrakant Pen- “As many as 7,778 people under quar- tulsi, neem, turmeric, etc., and will be ture of various herbs that is to be consumed lockdown is lifted. These committees will durkar & Sandip Surve, who laid their lives fighting Corona. I antine were given the Ayurvedic medi- placed on a special diet, Ravi said. for a week without a break. It is especially The committee, which monitor implementation of have done my duty, I hope you will too. Let’s not forget we are cine, and only 21 out of them tested posi- Meanwhile, an AYUSH department effective to boost immunity to fight infec- met on Monday, deliberated decision of core committee safe and alive because of them,” he wrote. tive for coronavirus,” the bureaucrat said. official said the Ayurvedic medicine, ‘Ukala tions like coronavirus,” Patel said. on the restoration of the and provide the feedback to Akshay has previously donated Rs 25 crore to the PM-Cares Ahmedabad has reported a rapid Amrutpey’ had been distributed to 1.26 She said while Ayurvedic tablet ‘Sam- elective surgeries and OPD them so that necessary fund. – PTI spread of coronavirus and a mortality crore people through various Ayurvedic shamni Vati’ had been distributed to more services, according to decisions are taken for rate at 4.71 per cent which is higher than and Homoeopathic dispensaries with the than 3.7 lakh people, the AYUSH depart- sources. smooth restoration of patient Virus: 75pc clinics open, permit the national average, as per the State hope to boost their immunity. ment also gave out Homoeopathic medi- At present, hospital care services at the institute. suspension for rest, says BMC government. It was also made available through Pan- cine ‘Arfenicum Album-30’ to 85.7 lakh services have been curtailed There will be sub-commit- The biggest city in Gujarat so far re- chayat offices, the official said. people in the State. – PTI as part of the government’s tees at the level of the MUMBAI, April 27: Seventy-five per cent of nursing homes strategy to fight the centres also, it said. have resumed operations after they were warned against keep- COVID-19 pandemic, an For the first time in its ing shutters down in the lockdown for novel coronavirus out- Mayor dons nurse’s uniform to help COVID-19 patients office memorandum dated history, the All India Institute break, and the remaining 25 per cent will have their permits April 25 said. of Medical Sciences here suspended, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials MUMBAI, April 27: Mumbai mayor the city at Nair Hospital,” Sena deputy and Sion hospitals regarding the COV- “In due course, the shut down OPD services, on Monday. Kishori Pednekar, a former nurse, has leader Priyanka Chaturvedi tweeted. ID-19 challenges. Social distancing would lockdown is likely to be including speciality and all In a press release issued on Monday, the BMC said 1,068 of donned her old uniform again to serve “Seriously those who have been tweet- be maintained during the talks. rolled back and hospital new and follow-up registra- the total 1,416 nursing homes in Mumbai have reopened after COVID-19 patients in the city. ing disparagingly about her should take Bharat Kumar Raut, former Sena MP, services are needed to be tion from March 24. Municipal Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi had, last week, She will be contributing her services lessons. Duty before self,” she added. tweeted, “Kishori Pednekar, Mayor of restored in a phased manner The AIIMS had also issued asked his officials to take legal action against such facilities that in the late night shift, a leader from her The mayor tweeted, “AnythingForMu- Mumbai, has gone back to her profes- with measures in place to a circular, postponing all non- had downed shutters and were inconveniencing people who Shiv Sena party said. mbai* We cant do work from home, we sion as medical nurse & joined Nair hos- avoid cross-infection and essential elective procedures needed treatment for non-coronavirus ailments. “This is our Hon. Mayor of Mumbai, are on the field for you, stay at your home, pital where she was working before be- COVID-19 transmission,” and surgeries and directed “Our review on Monday found that 75.42 per cent of private @KishoriPednekar ji. She has been work- take care....#covid19 At Nair Hospital.” coming Corporator. Three kudos to her the memorandum issued to for only emergency life- nursing homes and clinics have reopened. Out of the 99 dialysis ing 8am-2am every single day& now has The former nurse on Monday inter- sense of loyalty to her profession & care all chief of centres and heads saving surgeries with effect centres, 89 reopened,” an official said. donned her nurse uniform again to serve acted with nursing staff at the BYL Nair for the people.” – PTI of departments said. from March 21. – PTI The BMC release said the municipal commissioner had di- rected the civic health department to cancel permits of nursing homes that are still shut and issue legal notices to those oper- Beware of cyber ating them. Jamia alumni president Action will also be taken against closed private dispensaries criminals under the Epidemic Diseases Act, it said. – PTI arrested under UAPA during NEW DELHI, April 27: The messages and found more ev- lockdown: 33 staffers at Max hospital test president of Jamia Millia Islamia idence which suggests his in- positive for COVID-19 Alumni Association has been ar- volvement in the riots,” a sen- Haryana Police NEW DELHI, April 27: As many as 33 staffers of a leading rested under the stringent UAPA ior police officer said. CHANDIGARH, April 27: private upscale hospital in east Delhi, including two doctors, in connection with the riots in According to the police, he Haryana Police on Monday nurses and paramedic staff, have tested positive for coronavi- Northeast Delhi in February, of- was produced in a city court asked people to beware of cy- rus over the last two weeks, sources said on Monday. ficials said on Monday. which remanded him in police ber criminals who are trying Max Healthcare group had announced two weeks ago that it Shifa-Ur-Rehman, also a custody for 10 days for further to commit fraud during the was going to conduct tests for COVID-19 on all its employees member of Jamia Northeast interrogation in con- ongoing lockdown. and patients at its facilities across the country. “Since the test Coordination Com- Delhi riots nection with the case. It warned people that shar- started, 33 staffers, including two doctors, nurses, paramedics, mittee, was booked 10 people have been ing personal information online and non-medical staff have tested positive for COVID-19 at under the Unlawful Activities arrested for alleged involve- or visiting pages through sus- Max Hospital, Patparganj, till date,” a source said. (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for ment in the communal riots. picious links could result in Healthcare workers from hospitals under Max Healthcare alleged involvement in the ri- In the FIR, police claimed that funds being siphoned off from (18,000), BLK Hospital (3,000) and Nanavati Hospital, Mum- ots and was subsequently ar- the communal violence was a their bank accounts. bai (3,000) will be tested over the next few weeks, officials of rested by the Special Cell of “premeditated conspiracy” ADG (Law and Order), Max Healthcare had earlier said. the Delhi Police on Sunday, which was allegedly hatched by Navdeep Singh Virk said cy- The move had come in the wake of a doctor, a nurse and a they said. former JNU student leader ber offenders are using vari- non-medical staff at Max Hospital, Saket earlier testing posi- “We had technical evidence Umar Khalid and two others. ous tactics to dupe money tive for coronavirus. – PTI against him which suggests Communal violence had bro- from the bank accounts of peo- that he incited mobs during the ken out in Northeast Delhi on ple by taking advantage of the Modi lauds Sikkim for preventing riots. He was also seen in the February 24 after clashes be- lockdown. CCTV footage which was col- tween citizenship law support- He said people should exer- COVID-19 outbreak, says CM lected from the riot-affected ers and protesters spiralled, cise maximum caution while GANGTOK, April 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on areas. We have checked his call leaving at least 53 people dead handling suspicious emails or Monday lauded the Sikkim government for preventing an out- record details and WhatsApp and around 200 injured. – PTI links about COVID-19. – PTI break of COVID-19 in the State, according to Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. Tamang, who attended the video conference with Modi, said in a Facebook post that the Prime Minister lauded the efforts of Stranded French family the State government for preventing an outbreak of coronavi- rus in Sikkim. He also encouraged the State to continue with the good bonds with villagers, work and said that the inputs provided by the Sikkim govern- ment were useful to the Centre in tackling the disease in cer- tain areas of the country, Tamang said. attends daily prayers Sikkim has not reported any case of COVID-19 so far. – PTI MAHARAJGANJ (UP), April neighbouring village, talks to 27: A French family stranded at them in English and they say Centre making conflicting a village here for over a month that they will continue wor- statements: Mamata because of the coronavirus lock- shipping Shiva, Parvati, down is getting to know the lo- Ganesh and Hanuman even KOLKATA, April 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata cal way of life, including daily after returning home, accord- Banerjee on Monday alleged that the Centre is making contra- visits to the temple. ing to the priest. dictory statements on enforcement of the lockdown, and want- Motor mechanic Patrice Pallarez said they have ed greater clarity on the recent Union home ministry order on Pallarez, his wife Virginie, picked up Hindi. “We can now reopening shops. daughters Ophelie and Lola understand what the local peo- Claiming that many States were not allowed to speak during and son Tom were on a mul- ple say,’’ he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video conference with Chief ti-nation trip, travelling and The French family said it is Ministers owing to the rotation system, Banerjee said given a sleeping in their camper, overwhelmed by the villagers’ chance she would have raised several questions, including the when they were grounded at hospitality. “We are like their need to send Central teams to Bengal. Maharajganj’s Singhorwa vil- family members,’’ he said. “The Centre is making conflicting statements on lockdown. lage on March 21. The travellers and the vil- There is no clarity. We are in favour of lockdown. But the The authorities had sealed lagers follow social distanc- Centre on one hand emphasises on enforcement of the lock- the Nepal border even before ing and wear masks when down, and on other hand it issues order to open shops. the nationwide lockdown to they interact, local residents “If you open shops, how would you enforce lockdown? I fight coronavirus was declared. said. think the Centre should come out with a clarification,” Baner- The five now stay in the Nautanwa sub divisional jee said. – PTI camper parked near the Shiv magistrate Jasveer Singh said With phones banned, city hospital Ramjanaki temple and are reg- the family from Toulouse in ulars there, the priest said. France is on tour since Febru- facilitates VDO calls for patients The family folds hands and ary. They were about to enter KOLKATA, April 27: With mobile phones having been greets others with ‘Ram-Ram, Nepal when the border was banned at COVID-19 wards of all hospitals, a city-based private Sita-Ram’. They come daily to sealed. So they stayed close facility has decided to allow “virtual visitations” between pa- the temple during the sunrise to the village temple, near the tients and family members. and sunset prayers and partic- Laxmipur forest. The AMRI Hospital in Salt Lake had on Sunday facilitated ipate in chanting mantras and The administration is pro- video calls for 17 patients, a senior official at the facility said. worshipping the deities,” viding them groceries and oth- “Every day, nurses at the isolation wards will approach the priest Udairaj said. er essential commodities, and patients and connect them with their families over video call. Their dedication is surpris- they were found healthy dur- The virtual visits will take place between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm, ing as they chant ‘Om Namah ing a medical checkup, the and each patient will get around three minutes to interact with Shivay’ daily and also pray to SDM said their family members,” he said. the deities to eradicate coro- Travelling on their home- The service will soon be extended to AMRI Dhakuria and navirus from the world, he on-wheels, the five entered Mukundapur, too, he said, adding that “the device (tablet) is said. They now mostly eat dal- India from Pakistan’s Wagah properly disinfected after every use”. rice and rotis, he said. border. They also planned to At another state-run hospital in the city, arrangements have Earlier they were not able visit Nepal, Myanmar, Indone- been made for landline services. to mix with us. But now they sia, Thailand and Malaysia be- Authorities at MR Bangur Hospital said they have set up have developed a liking for In- fore heading back home. GSM-based wireless local loop (WLL) phones at the COVID- dian culture and have become “We do not know if we can 19 isolation wards to help the patients connect with their near a part of the village, he added. now complete our tour,” Pal- and dear ones. – PTI Sanjay, a man from the larez said. “Let’s see.” – PTI Janasanyog/D/319/20 4 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020

MESSAGE FOR TODAY Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent. Kohima Road: From foot-track to four-lane – NAPOLEON BONAPARTE Assamese poet, novelist, dramatist caves too. No plainsman would pery, muddy track. He and the pony the gap between the railheads and and author, who was also the first dare to travel to Kohima unless also had a massive fall at one place. the fighting lines”. They were Samudra Gupta Kashyap president of the Asam Sahitya Sab- there was an extreme compulsion. His second Kohima journey was “pick, shovel and basket roads, ha. One of the founders of modern Thus, when I decided to ignore in 1894, when he was appointed the made by human labour, with an al- he first time I had trav- Assamese literature, he was also a several good high schools in the headmaster of the Kohima Govern- most laughable lack of elled from Dimapur to prominent public figure, and was plains and chose to go to Kohima, ment High School. “I was very per- machinery…which climbed Kohima was in Novem- nominated to the Assam Legislative some people laughed at me saying turbed on seeing the very dreadful through the hills… and then wound Cause for confusion ber 1987. I was then Council in 1913. Born in 1871 at Na- I was mad, while some others were changes along the entire hilly road down again almost to the Burmese It has by now become apparent that if humanity is to es- Twith the Dainik Asam , and I had kari, then a remote village in present- astonished at my courage,” he upwards. That hilly track, the tun- frontier… a truly magnificent en- cape from the clutches of the Covid-19 scourge, it will have gone to Nagaland to cover an As- day Lakhimpur district, Gohain Baru- wrote in his autobiography in 1932. nel-like passages through thick fo- gineering achievement.” He also to take recourse to science, and measures like lockdowns sembly election which had as- ah’s life story makes very fascinating Those days it took four days on el- liage, the ups and downs, the songs saw “something splendid in its can merely slow down contagion but not eliminate it alto- sumed significance for Assam be- reading. Assam’s road communica- ephant-back or bullock-carts to of the cicada – were all gone; in sweep through jungle, along moun- gether. However, different comments by members within cause the Asom Gana Parishad, tion then was still in a primitive stage, reach the foothill point of Nichu- their place my eyes were disturbed tain flanks, and over torrents” and then in power in Dispur, had called and the river route was by the artificial beauty of described how “day and night with- the scientific community itself are giving cause for confu- a blockade against the hill State. most popular. It is amazing the reddish dusty road out break, thousands of lorries sion amongst ordinary people of the street, who are as it is The blockade had made travelling to read how he travelled They were “pick, shovel and on which now ply bul- swung round its curves, and ground bewildered by the myriad bits of ‘knowledge’ about the na- to Nagaland unsafe, and as buses from one place to another lock-carts,” he wrote. in low gear up its gradient”. But ture of the virus infecting social media sites! Different sig- weren’t plying, I had to take a flight mostly by boats and steam- basket roads, made by The roadside jungles did then, what he also wrote was that nals are being emitted, for instance, by experts in the US – a Dornier run by Vayudoot – ers on the Brahmaputra, human labour, with an almost exist, and so did a few the making of this road was “hard- administration, one of the most direly impacted countries in from Guwahati to Dimapur. and occasionally by bul- laughable lack of caves, and so much was ly a more wonderful feat than keep- the world. Some of them had placed their bets on an anti- While Utpal Bordoloi of the Dec- lock-carts and elephants he in love with the hills ing it open against the spates, sub- malaria drug called hydroxychloroquine and President can Herald was also in the same too. I wish his autobiogra- machinery… which climbed that he likened the up- sidences and the great landslides of Trump went as far as to arm-twist India to get a supply of the trip, Monalisa Changkija, then a phy was translated into ward journey with an as- the monsoon”. young reporter with the now de- English, so that people all through the hills… and then cent to heaven. While his As of now, National Highway 29 drug. But there is increasing doubt about its efficacy given funct Nagaland Times , became our over could know how As- wound down again almost to description of the road is also part of the 20,557-km Asian the reality that currently almost a million people have been most important local contact and sam used to be about 100 and the journey itself Highway No. 1, which literally con- infected in America and over 55 thousand have died, yet guide. That maiden trip to Naga- to 150 years ago. the Burmese frontier… a truly makes exceptional read- nects Tokyo in the East to Istanbul there is no sign of an end to that nation’s predicament. On land was particularly memorable I would here refer to magnificent engineering ing, his two-year tenure in the West. I was there in October the other hand, some US experts are predicting that like as we got an hour-long interview three journeys he had un- in Kohima is another 2003 when then Prime Minister AB many other virus, humanity cannot completely eliminate of the then Prime Minister Rajiv dertaken to Kohima, then achievement.” story for another time. Vajpayee’s convoy had to take this Covid-19 and it would keep seasonally recurring even after Gandhi amid the humdrum. We a small nondescript Brit- His third journey up was bumpy road as his chopper could not the current phase ends. The inference clearly is that creat- drove several times between Di- ish ‘station’. Gohain Baru- even more exciting; he fly to Kohima due to bad weather. ing a vaccine that will shield an individual from this virus will mapur and Kohima in a span of 10- ah attended primary and middle guard (now Chumukedima) from was taking his newly-wed wife on On reaching Kohima, he said at a 12 days. The telecom facility in schools in North Lakhimpur, and Golaghat. a bullock-cart when the bullocks rally: “I was told this is the best road be humanity’s sole means of defence. Kohima was unreliable. So we al- then joined the Sivasagar High On the way to Kohima, one had ran away as they were accosted by in the State. If it is the best, it is Unfortunately, here too there are divergent opinions ways came down to Dimapur by 4 School. When he was in the final to spend a night at a few thatch- a herd of wild elephants on the way. difficult to imagine how bad the as to when such a vaccine would be available. Just some- pm or so to send our stories year, his most revered headmas- and-bamboo huts at Nichuguard, This road to Kohima later shot worst is.” While that two-hour time back there seemed to be a light at the end of the through telex. Since then I have ter was transferred to the Kohima from where one could hire a pony. into global prominence during the bumpy ride had prompted Vajpayee tunnel with the announcement by scientists at the Jen- travelled on this Dimapur-Kohima High School. This prompted Gohain He had three other companions; Second World War. Field Marshal to declare it as a four-lane highway, ner Institute of Oxford University that they will be able to road so many times, sometimes Baruah to follow him and enrol him- one was a sanyasi. While the oth- Viscount Slim’s classic Defeat into more than 17 years later its condi- come up with a vaccine, made from a weakened version once or twice a year, sometimes self there. In 1889, there was no ers marched on foot with a pony Victory (first published 1956) de- tion is no better. A heavy shower, of a common cold virus and designated as ChAdOx1, for up to 10-15 times, depending on ‘road’ to Kohima. “One had to lit- loaded with their bags, an adven- scribes three roads that played crit- and the road literally disappears at the coronavirus by September this year. According to an what was happening there. erally crawl along the narrow wind- turous Gohain Baruah decided to ical roles during the World War in several portions. No wonder the It is a book that I have been read- ing path cut alongside the moun- ride the other pony. Thus, while the Assam-Burma theatre; one was High Court recently pulled up the official release by the Institute, the researchers are hop- ing during the ongoing lockdown tain ranges; at several places one the others reached Kohima on the the Dimapur-Kohima-Imphal road. NHIDCL for the inordinate delay ing that this vaccine would enable the body to recognize which took me back to that road. It is had to pass through tunnels creat- fourth day, he made it by the end of These were the “main all-weather and the horrible condition that com- and develop an immune response to the spike protein Mor Sowarani , the autobiography of ed by clearing the undergrowth of the second, negotiating the twists roads” under construction in the muters are forced to face. that will help stop the Covid-19 virus from entering hu- Padmanath Gohain Baruah, a pioneer thick jungles and through a few and turns and curves of the slip- autumn of 1943, built “to bridge ([email protected] ) man cells and prevent infection. However, to throw cold water on the expectations roused by this development, no less a person than Bill Gates, whose foundation is funding a number of Covid-19 vaccine research concepts, Impact of Covid-19 on entrepreneurs, startups has asserted that the Jenner vaccine is unlikely to work, and a viable vaccine is still at least 12 to 18 months away. I Dr Sriparna B Baruah adox: more people will need loans, ing is expected to have a muted Some positives have emerged even as an increasing number of demand and significant reduction in from the assurance given by the He has deemed the current pandemic as an ‘era-defin- he coronavirus pandem- severely hitting this sector. The existing customers may find it new launches. The consumer, re- Minister of MSME Nitin Gadkari ing event’ whose effect would last for years to come. ic has brought the world MSMEs pertaining to supply tough to make repayments. tail and internet business which regarding restructuring of MSMEs Such a divergent view coming from an individual inti- to a standstill. The worst chains of hotels, airlines, logistics Meanwhile, the insurance start- contributes 10% of the GDP and in the coming days and creation of a mately connected with the vaccine creation effort adds T affected segment in this and tourism and transport have ups are seeing a sharp increase in provides 8% employment will see Rs 10,000 crore ‘Fund of Funds’ that to the currently prevailing confusion. In the meantime crisis is unarguably the Micro, already seen their businesses demand and in most cases it is an immediate uptick due to hoard- will facilitate the MSMEs to raise ‘self-quarantine’, ‘stay at home’ and ‘social distancing’ Small and Medium Enterprises drop. Other impacted sectors in- translating into actual business as ing of essentials. However, the re- money from the capital market, as appear to be the only mantras offering safety till an effec- (MSMEs). With businesses shut clude consumer goods, garments some startups are offering prod- tailers need to be wary of the sup- a portion of their equity will be pur- tive vaccine becomes available. and fixed costs dangling over them, and automotive sectors which ucts to cover Covid-19 treatment ply chain disruptions. chased by the Government. the MSMEs are unable to handle have also seen a sharp decline in costs. Wealth management start- In Northeast India, the major It is important that the Ministry the situation. While for the MSMEs their export orders. ups are expected to see a drop in sectors contributing towards em- of MSME draws up a policy frame- Travel relaxations the shocks and surprises are not Along with the MSMEs, the business. The impact on payment ployment and revenue include work with multiple scenarios for The inter-district travel relaxations allowed since Sat- new, particularly after the demon- startups will also sharply feel the apps is not clear as the country’s tourism, agro and allied, hand- how to continue business opera- urday for three days and then extended by another three etization and implementation of the consequences of the pandemic. financial system is reeling under loom and handicraft and the tea tions commensurate to the spread GST policy, Covid-19 has nonethe- Even a small decrease in produc- the burden of Yes Bank’s collapse. industry. While all these sectors of the virus. Wage support or sub- days have come as a welcome respite for thousands of less brought a unique predicament tivity can build a serious problem The textile and apparel sector have been negatively impacted, a sidy package could be made availa- stranded people, including a large segment of migrant in the lives of the entrepreneurs of for the business. Funding deals provides 45 million direct employ- special bailout package for the tea, ble to employers to pay salaries workers, enabling them to join their families after more small and medium businesses. are likely to be delayed. Startups ment and contributes 2% of GDP; and tourism and hospitality sec- and other statutory dues especially than a month. The Government, the district administra- With the preventive measures that provide flight transport and the demand shocks are expected tors is needed. to the contractual /daily wage work- tions and the Transport Department deserve credit for taken by the government to con- hotel bookings have naturally to hurt the Indian textile exports The Reserve Bank of India has ers. It will be crucial that the self- facilitating large-scale transportation of people across the trol the Covid-19 Pandemic, small been the worst hit. However, it and employment will be impacted announced an indicative list of Cov- employed MSME units be given a State in strict compliance to physical distancing norms. businesses, startups and entre- is interesting to note that the star- because of limited demand. The id-19 operations and business con- salary net needed to navigate the However, despite the apparently smooth arrangements, preneurs have come out to be one tups in some other sectors are auto and auto components sector tinuity measures including allow- crisis. Treatment of commercial some hitches were there which resulted in a section of of the most vulnerable groups witnessing a sharp increase in which provides 40 million employ- ing a moratorium on term loans, electricity, water and other utility migrant workers getting denied the much-needed travel that have been directly affected business. Video-conferencing ment and contributes 7.1% of GDP eased working capital financing and bills could be examined specifically by these measures. It is unques- firms for instance are adding will significantly impact people’s deferred interest payment on in the scenario where lockdown has facility. According to media reports, the workers had con- tionable that a large number of hordes of users as companies are purchasing power. The aviation and working capital facilities without an been further extended. tacted the toll-free helpline 104 for availing the bus serv- the MSMEs in some sectors will conducting meetings online. tourism sector, which provides 42.7 asset classification downgrade. The Covid-19 is a crisis with an un- ices but to no avail for no fault of theirs. It is distressing to be choked, possibly to the extent Gaming, streaming and online million employment and contrib- government has also introduced foreseeable ending. What is clear note that several such groups were seen engaging in a of perpetual closure. The imme- education content providers are utes 2.4% of GDP, is amongst the measures permitting delayed GST though is that the government and long and arduous homebound march some 200 km away diate challenge for the MSMEs is all reporting a significant increase first sectors to be hit .The tourism payments until June 2020, without businesses – both large and small from Guwahati. The Government would do well to inquire to pay statutory dues and wages in users and time spent on their and the hospitality sector will see a levy of interest, late fees or penal- – will have to work together to into the matter and see what prevented the workers from and to repay creditors. The pay- platforms. Online food and gro- huge job loss. ties. Despite these measures, ensure the protection of workers, availing the bus services. While the Government has ment of PF, GST, advance tax and cery and medicine delivery star- The building and the real estate there are reports that the MSMEs be ready for risk management in extended the travel relaxations by a few more days, it running cost, including payments tups are seeing a boom. Lending sector is one of the biggest em- are unsure of paying salaries and terms of phased restarting of busi- should also facilitate some critical and associated servic- for electricity, water and other startups have not seen major dis- ployment generators in the coun- creditors, given the current freeze ness operations and be prepared bills, EMI for pending loans from ruptions in their business. Soon, try and has a multiplier effect on in production and supply, coupled to open structural changes in busi- es that the travellers would require. Many people have banks or financial institutions are they will have to deal with a par- around 250 allied industries. Hous- with slowing demands. ness activity. been undertaking long journeys in their personal vehi- cles and a breakdown or even a flat tyre can put them in serious trouble. It is imperative, therefore, that some Letters vehicle workshops are allowed to function by the road- Time for a leap in healthcare spending sides, especially on the highways. Also, a helpline number to the people. For this to be done, a State like Assam. At present, the leadership and faulty policies and Assam continues to uphold the in the case of any emergency would serve the travellers specially-designed fiscal stimulus State is dependent on imports practices of the successive State lockdown mode, it has to be our in good stead. EDITOR can be funnelled into public health from other parts of the country governments. The State and its State Health Minister, Dr As the extended period of the nationwide lockdown with the policy bottlenecks even for day-to-day basic needs people have failed to learn lessons Himanta Biswa Sarma. draws to its conclusion, some States have already urged Sir, – The scourge called removed so that the sector like fish, egg, onion, pulses, etc., from the other States, and seem The medical fraternity under his the Centre to extend it for another term. The logic be- Covid-19 has impaired the becomes the engine of GDP apart from other essential and to be happy being a dependent and astute leadership has revved up hind this is understandable, given that the shutdown has economies of most of the nations growth. This has become the non-essential items like medi- a parasitic one. The current the State healthcare system and is done a lot in breaking the rapid chain of transmission and including India. Despite several need of the hour for an enormous cines, clothes, etc. The State is pandemic has given an opportuni- now prepared to fight in the face of all odds. Dr Sarma and his expert many States in the country, including Assam and the rest innovations in the healthcare and developing nation like India. also dependent on the Centre in ty to have a relook at ourselves, sector in recent times, the Yours etc., KUMAR SHIVRAJ, the form of grants and financial and reboot and restart ourselves team of healthcare providers in of the Northeast, have contained things to a remarkable their relentless efforts at curbing Government remains woefully Pub-Jyotinagar, Guwahati. aid to run its daily show. The towards a self-dependent State. extent. A sudden resumption in all activities in diverse short of its ambition to increase State, almost every year, any further spread of the disease Yours etc., A BHUYAN, Nagaon. spheres could well undo the goods achieved this far. The public healthcare expenditure. At Self-reliance and encounters various natural have set an example for the other prevailing circumstances would put the Centre in a di- present the healthcare spending Assam disasters like floods, etc. Howev- Astute leadership States of the country. He seems to lemma over whether or not to extend the lockdown any is only 1.5% of GDP. Despite the Sir, – Recently, Prime Minister er, the State, especially its Sir – India, which has so far be equally concerned about the further. An extended lockdown will definitely boost the doubling of per capita expendi- Narendra Modi had commented people, has hardly done anything been performing better in impact of the lockdown on fight against the coronavirus but it is the economic cost ture on health over six years, the that the one lesson that the to be self-reliant in times of crisis comparison to the first world education and has even interacted figure is still abysmal as com- Covid-19 pandemic has taught or otherwise. nations, has also seen a rise in the with the Vice-Chancellors of 17 that is going to trouble the Government in taking a bold universities of the State seeking decision. A country of India’s scale with a huge popula- pared to that of the developed the country is to be self-reliant. There was a time till around death curve in some States. In nations. The Covid-19 pandemic Though we live in an intercon- India’s independence that the Assam, however, the scenario is their suggestions and ideas on the tion many of who are dependent on daily earnings is bound is a reminder for any country for nected world, hardly anyone State’s economy was much better very different because our State possible solutions to the setback in to find a lengthy shutdown very harsh to cope with. Even utmost investment in its health would disagree with him, from than the national average, and the has been successful in breaking the teaching-learning process if the Government wants to prolong it by another three sector. India spends the least the viewpoint of serving the old timers recollect that Assam the chain of Covid-19 infection. If caused by the lockdown. We wish weeks or so, it will have to ensure that this most vulner- among the BRICS nations with national interests and the people used to export many items to the we were to name that one him the best of luck. Yours etc., able segment does not have to suffer any more. The Brazil expending the most among of the country. When an adverse other parts of the country. person who has been ruthless in GURUBANDHU lockdown has left them without their livelihoods and sav- them. India can raise its level – situation strikes us, the impor- However, over the years, the his battle against the deadly CHAKRABORTY, Digboi. ings, forcing them to bear the brunt of the stalemate. The 8.5 hospital beds and 8 physicians tance of self-dependence and self- State has become a laggard in the virus, running from pillar to post Articles (within 1000-1100 words) and Government must weigh in all pros and cons before go- per 10,000 people – to the reliance becomes even more league of the Union of the States. explaining to the people how Letters to the Editor for publication in ing ahead with another phase of the lockdown. standards of Japan and South pronounced. This is applicable to Many factors may be blamed, but social distancing can keep the the editorial page may be sent to the Korea, over 100 beds per 10,000 all places, and especially for a the onus lies on the political disease at bay, making sure that email ID: [email protected]. TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 CITY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 5 Compassion from various quarters assuages the needy STAFF REPORTER/ Commandant of the 1st Battalion of NDRF. perintendent Excise Chiranjib Das were CITY CORRESPONDENT During the entire exercise, NDRF also present during the distribution. rescuers laid emphasis on social distanc- Helping Hearts, a Guwahati-based GUWAHATI, April 27: NDRF rescu- ing, hand washing, use of sanitizer and NGO along with the Assam Police Com- ers today distributed food to more than also on following lockdown norms to con- mando Battalion, distributed packets of 420 poor people at Bazarapara and brick tain the spread of novel coronavirus. dry ration amongst the villagers in the kilns at Palasbari. The Dakshinpat Satra Shanti Ashram vicinity of the Mandakata Commando The 1st Battalion of the force also dis- here on Sunday provided free ration to Battalion Camp on April 25, said a press tributed food to more than 275 needy 200 needy families of Geetanagar area. release here today. people at Katamura, Changsari. NDRF The distributed packets contained rice, The distribution took place under the rescuers distributed food to these peo- pulses, oil, potatoes and onions. personal supervision of the Commandant ple today in collaboration with Amrit The ashram’s Hiranya Saikia said that of the Commando Battalion Ranjan Bhuy- Bhog Bhandara, Guwahati. the initiative has been taken after a direc- an and core committee members of Help- NDRF rescuers also carried out a san- tion from the satradhikar of Dakshinpat ing Hearts Pankaj Surana, Mukesh Ach- itization drive at NF Railways Headquar- Satra Nanigopal Deva Goswami to help antani, Ashish Jalan and Pankaj Bansal. ters, Maligaon today by spraying disin- the poor in the present crisis situation. A total of 425 packets, each contain- fectant. “During this pandemic, the daily ing rice, pulses, salt, mustard oil, tur- “Being a humanitarian force of the wagers are the worst affected people. meric, onion, potato and a bath soap, country, NDRF endeavours to mitigate This small initiative is only to help them were distributed in the villages near the the suffering of the community during in the present time of crisis,” he said. camp, namely Bata, Fuloon, Manikpur any calamity. As movement of people is Along with Saikia, Jayanta Barua, San- Bagan and Mandakata. restricted now, we are reaching out to jib Narayan, Atul Lahkar, Shasankar Deka Helping Hearts is feeding an average the maximum possible number of needy and Amar Bezbaruah of the ashram, Sec- of 2,000 people with nutritious cooked people,” NDRF sources stated. retary Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra food on a daily basis since the lockdown The operations were carried out under Sudarshan Thakur, president of Guwahati began and plans to continue with the in- BAD TIMES: Anxious workers sit in front of their restaurant closed indefinitely due to the lockdown, at Paltan Bazar in the supervision of Randhir Singh Gill, Press Club Manoj Kumar Nath and Su- itiative till the lockdown gets over. Guwahati on Monday. – AT photo Tribune digital concert receives 108 Mrityunjoy Service attends to WEATHER overwhelming response on Facebook over 31,000 non-corona cases “Amazing!” exclaimed one STAFF REPORTER ported by ambulances designated for the and 380 (16 per cent) to CHCs. GUWAHATI viewer, namely Roopa Shar- pandemic, the highest number of 332 The emergency service has been LOCAL FORECAST: ma from Chicago, in her GUWAHATI, April 27: During the cases transported were from Cachar dis- working round the clock with added man- Partly cloudy sky with comment on Facebook. “Re- one or two spells of rain/ ongoing lockdown, the 108 Mrityunjoy trict, 253 cases were transported from power support to attend the extra call ally, music can and will ‘Heal thundershower is very Ambulance Service has served more Kamrup (M) district, 178 from Nalbari flow and also cancelled non-essential leave the World’. Thank you Assam likely to occur. Maximum than 31,000 non-corona cases across the district and the lowest number of four for the ERC staff with exception for crit- and minimum Tribune family for the initia- State so far. cases were transported from Chirang ical illnesses or pregnancy-related issues. temperatures are most tive... O’ mur apunar dex! According to official statistics, among district. Among those cases, 77 per cent It has also increased its manpower by 20 likely to be 35°C & 22°C Goosebumps! Missing my respectively on Tuesday. the cases attended, 16,114 were relat- per cent at the response centres to cater beautiful Assam...,” she said. TEMPERATURE: ed to pregnancy, 6,199 were related to Service across State to the huge volume of calls. “Thanks to both the artistes Max 33.0 °C abdominal pain, 3,286 to trauma, 1,910 “The administration and authorities Sunita Khaund Bhuyan and Ronojit Bhuyan during the and Assam Tribune for the during lockdown Min 21.8 °C to breathing problems, 1,839 to high have also played a major part in the Facebook live concert. lovely evening. Also thanks to fever and 1,705 cases were related to were male and 23 per cent were female. smooth operations of the 108 Service STAFF REPORTER ries ‘Heal the World’ launched all the persons who worked cardiac disease. The highest number of 210 suspected where they have provided PPE kits to JCB crushes by The Assam Tribune on its behind the scene,” comment- An official statement said that the 108 cases were transported on April 1,” the the ambulances whenever a COVID-19 GUWAHATI, April 27: Facebook page. ed one Shyamal Choudhury. man to death Ambulance Service has a current fleet statement said. suspect is to be transported. The dis- Songs of Spring – a folk fusion At the beginning of the con- “You two are making us for- GUWAHATI, April 27: A of 696 surface ambulances in Assam, out Again, 99 per cent of the cases trans- trict authorities have also played a cru- duet presented by violinist Su- cert, Sunita Khaund Bhuyan ex- get the difficult times we are 55-year-old man got crushed of which 85 dedicated ambulances have ported had been shifted to designated cial role by successfully imparting train- nita Khaund Bhuyan and pian- pressed her gratitude to all the in, especially in USA,” one under the wheels of a JCB ma- been designated across the State to ca- government hospitals or quarantine fa- ing to our EMTs and pilots across all ist Ronojit Bhuyan – has re- frontline warriors of the fight Ruma Barua commented. chine at Nepali Chowk, Noon- ter to COVID-19 patients only. cilities, 1,750 (76 per cent) cases had districts for handling COVID-19 cases ceived an overwhelming re- against coronavirus and also The music series is an ini- mati here today. He has not “Our data indicates that out of the been shifted to medical colleges or dis- and wholeheartedly supported us by all sponse on Facebook after it was thanked the Tribune Group for tiative by The Assam Trib- been identified as yet, a source 2,332 suspected COVID-19 cases trans- trict hospitals, 184 (8 per cent) to PHCs means possible,” the statement added. une to spread some good at Noonmati PS said. beamed live on the official Fa- organising the concert. “It appears that the man cebook page of The Assam The video of the concert, cheer during this time of the who came to the nearby mar- Tribune on Sunday evening, in which is over one hour in du- COVID-19 pandemic. It aims Move on health ket slipped and came under which the artistes performed ration, received more than to give the readers an oppor- the wheels of the JCB being from their Mumbai residence. 400 likes and 269 comments. tunity to experience the best insurance for used at the site since this It was the inaugural con- Around 46 people shared it of Indian music from the scribes hailed cert of the digital music se- on the social media platform. comfort of their living rooms. morning,” the source added. STAFF REPORTER – City Correspondent GUWAHATI, April 27: The Fire at Adabari Zoological Society online project Guwahati Press Club (GPC) GUWAHATI, April 27: A has hailed the decision of the massive fire broke out at State government to provide Dilip Automobiles, Adabari to support BSc, MSc students health insurance coverage to Tiniali here around 4.30 pm journalists working in a high CORRESPONDENT of Zoology, Darrang College, has been risk environment in view of due to an electrical short-cir- coordinating the entire project to make the COVID-19 outbreak. cuit, a Fire and Emergency JALUKBARI, April 27: At this critical the open educational resources available In a statement today, GPC Services personnel said. juncture of the coronavirus pandemic that to the students through YouTube during president Manoj Kumar Nath “The fire spread to three has hit hard the academic future of the this critical lockdown period. Dr Pankaj and general secretary Sanjoy nearby shops, including a students of Assam, the Zoological Society of Chetia of Dibrugarh, Prof Prabodh Bora Ray expressed gratitude to Yamaha showroom and a hard- CM Sarbananda Sonowal for Assam (ZSA) has come up with an online of College of Veterinary Science, AAU, taking the timely step. ware shop. Property worth Rs project to support BSc and MSc students of Khanapara and Dr Saurov Mahanta of 14 lakh was damaged. Four The Journalists Association of zoology of various colleges and universities NIELIT Guwahati have already contribut- Assam (JAA) and the National fire-tenders were pressed into in the State. ed 15 very important lectures on the Union of Journalists India (NUJI) service to douse the fire,” he Around 30 to 40 teachers of different entire contents of bioinformatics for BSc have also hailed the decision of added. – City Correspondent specialised areas of zoology from many students through YouTube and have given the State government. In a joint Pabhoi AASU president colleges and universities of Assam have the link to ZSA for the benefit of the statement NUJI and JAA ex- pressed gratitude to Chief Min- Students from already volunteered for this noble cause. students. ister Sarbananda Sonowal and succumbs to injuries Kota reach Assam These teachers are actively working on the According to ZSA general secretary Prof Finance Minister Dr Himanta GUWAHATI, April 27: As project and are contributing with their Jogen Kalita and president Priyabrata Biswa Sarma for the decision. STAFF REPORTER Biswanath College. “We are deeply hurt. We lost many as 391 students studying valuable audio PPTs to ZSA’s online Lahkar, ZSA realised the importance of The Journalist Association For Abhijit leaves behind his fa- a versatile, relentless member in Rajasthan’s Kota returned project. online teaching of the students due to the Assam (JAFA) and the Dispur GUWAHATI, April 27: Ab- ther, mother, sister and a host of the AASU family and a prom- here by 17 buses today. The The project is covering the entire syllabi present COVID-19 crisis and got involved Press Club have also welcomed hijit Saikia, president of the Pa- of relatives and admirers. ising student leader of Assam,” the decision. boys will be lodged at the Sa- of BSc zoology course running in the in creating some quality lectures through bhoi regional wing of the AASU, Mourning the untimely AASU leaders said in their con- rusajai quarantine centre. The State, besides PG. Already some of these learned teachers of the State. who had met with an accident Abhijit Saikia dolence message. online resources are being uploaded in By doing so, ZSA has in a way given an PPE kits, during a relief distribution drive Samujjal Bhattacharya, girls will stay at hotels nearby. had met with an Corona tests will be conducted ZSA’s YouTube portal. The students can opportunity to all teachers of zoology in the masks donated in Biswanath district on April AASU vice president Bipul Ra- on them after five days and doc- use these lectures at their convenience State to make their lectures globally visible GUWAHATI, April 27: Ma- 23, breathed his last at GNRC accident during bha, assistant general secretar- tors will decide when they can sitting at home. so that they become known nationally as harashtra-based Bajaj Health- Hospital here today. relief distribution ies Duldul Borkataki and Pra- go home. – Staff Reporter Professor Manideep Raj, Department well as internationally. care Social Foundation donat- Abhijit was leading a drive in Biswanath dist kash Chandra Das, State exec- ed 100 PPE kits and 200 three- for distribution of essential utive members Tapan Kalita, ply masks to Marwari Hospi- materials, medicines, etc., demise, AASU president Di- Azmat Shiekh, Sunil Tanti, tals here today. General sec- among the needy people in panka Kumar Nath, general among others went to the hos- retary of Marwari Hospitals RS his area with permission from secretary Lurinjyoti Gogoi pital to pay their last respects Joshi received the items from the district authorities and fol- and chief adviser Dr Samuj- of the deceased. His mortal the representative of Bajaj Healthcare Social Foundation. lowing social distancing norm. jal Bhattacharya conveyed remains will be taken to his Satya MicroCapital Limited The 21-year-old was an their sympathies to the be- hometown after an autopsy at has donated 10,000 surgical undergraduate student at reaved family. the GMCH tomorrow. gloves and 10,000 three-layered masks to the workers at the Sa- rusajai quarantine facility, be- sides other districts of Assam, Bar Council aid to advocates stated a press note. The organ- isation has already extended Rs 21 lakh to the PM CARES Fund. who are not salaried The masks were handed GUWAHATI, April 27: The Bar Council of the affected advocates and formulated the over to Kamrup (M) Deputy Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal COVID-19 Financial Assistance Scheme. Commissioner Biswajit Pegu by the entity’s State officials Pradesh and Sikkim has decided to provide Under this scheme, any lawyer, who is in Babul Hoque and Arghya Pra- financial aid, under its COVID-19 Financial active legal practice and is really in need of fi- tim Nandy recently. – City Assistance Scheme, to the advocates of these nancial assistance due to the ongoing lockdown, Correspondent states who are not salaried employees. is entitled to apply for financial assistance in the The Bar Council, in a statement, today said prescribed format available on the Council web- Donated that since most of these advocates are finan- site – www.barcouncilassametc.org . GUWAHATI, April 27: The cially not very sound, as they earn their live- The applicant, however, must not have a Union Bank of India Retired lihood on a daily basis, the ongoing lockdown monetary deposit of over Rs 30,000 as on Officers’ Association of NE do- has rendered most of them out of work due March 15, 2020. He or she should either email nated Rs 30,000 to the Assam to the restricted functioning of the courts. the application to the chairman of the Council Arogya Nidhi fund a few days back. They contributed anoth- This has made most of them face extreme at [email protected] , or er Rs 30,000 to the PM CARES hardship. send it by speed post/registered post/courier Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his ministerial colleague Pijush Hazarika receiving the students who returned Fund through their central fed- Therefore, in a recent meeting the Bar or hand it over in person. The application should from Kota in Rajasthan, at the Sarusajai quarantine facility in Guwahati early Monday morning. – UB Photos eration, a press release said. Council decided to extend financial help to reach the Council on or before May 7, 2020. 6 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI NATIONAL TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 Bengal imams take exception UP Police serve notice on Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor No. DR-11/NIT/2020/ LUCKNOW, April 27: A notice was against her on March 20,” a senior ing a party where political personali- The singer clarified that she trav- EXTENSION NOTICE to Governor’s served on Bollywood singer Kanika police official said here. ties, including senior BJP leader and elled to Lucknow to meet her family This is for the information of all the intending remarks Kapoor on Monday regarding an FIR “If the notice is not followed, the former Rajasthan Chief Minister on March 11 and claimed there was registered against her for negligence accused could be arrested and pro- Vasundhara Raje and her son, Dushy- “no screening setup for domestic suppliers/firms that the last date for submission of KOLKATA, April 27: Tak- and committing acts likely to spread a duced to the court,” he said. ant Singh, were present. flights”. quotation for supply of relief materials for flood ing exception to West Bengal disease dangerous to life, police said. The FIR was lodged on a complaint In a statement on Sunday, the singer On March 14 and 15, Kapoor said affected people and people affected by other natural Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar’s calamities during the year 2020-21 invited vide this “minority appeasement” accu- She has been asked to report at Sa- of the Lucknow Chief Medical Officer. said she is aware of “several versions she attended a friend’s lunch and din- sation against Chief Minister rojini Nagar Police Station on April 30 The popular singer had tested pos- of stories” about her diagnosis, but ner and clarified “there was no party office Quotation Notice No.DR-11/NIT/2019/70 Dtd. Mamata Banerjee, the apex and record her statement, they said. itive for novel coronavirus on March “negativity thrown at a person does hosted by me and I was in absolute 07.03.2020 is hereby extended upto 2.00 PM of body of the State’s imams has “The notice has been served on 20. She came under attack for negli- not change the reality”. normal health”. 5th May 2020. These will be opened on the same requested him to retract his Kapoor and she has been asked to visit gence and not practising self-quar- “Some of these seem to be fuelled However, on March 17 and 18, she day at 3.00 PM. Sarojini Nagar Police Station, where antine despite returning to the coun- even more because I have chosen to developed symptoms and said she got comment. The terms and conditions as laid down in the an FIR under IPC Sections 269 (negli- try from the UK amid the coronavi- be silent till now. I stayed quiet not herself tested on March 19. Bengal Imams’ Association previous quotation notice will remain the same. (BIA) chairman Md Yahya also gent act likely to spread infection of rus pandemic. because I am wrong but in fact being “On March 20 when informed that urged the State and Central disease dangerous to life), 270 (malig- Kapoor was booked by the Uttar fully aware that there have been mis- my test was positive, I chose to go Those firms/suppliers who have already submitted governments to take steps to nant act likely to spread infection of Pradesh Police for negligence and com- understandings and wrong exchanges to the hospital. I was discharged af- the quotations need not submit these again. thwart efforts by some to “vil- disease dangerous to life), 188 (diso- mitting acts that were likely to spread of information. I was giving time for ter three negative tests and have Sd/- Addl. Deputy Commissioner ify the entire minority com- bedience to order duly promulgated the infection after she attended at least the truth to prevail and for people to since been at home for 21 days, she Janasanyog/C/91/20 (i/c) Dhakuakhana munity as lockdown violators, by public servant) was registered three gatherings in Lucknow, includ- reach their own realisation,” she said. added. – PTI which is the farthest from the truth”. In a letter to Banerjee on March 24, in which he had lev- 28-yr-old donates disability SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDER elled several charges against NIT NO: BWRD/TEN/6/Pt-I/07-08/93 Banerjee, Dhankhar had said, “...Your appeasement of the pension to COVID-19 fund Sealed tender in prescribed form affixing non refundable court fee stamp of Rs.8.25 minority community was so (Rupees Eight and paisa Twenty five) only is hereby invited from the registered explicit and awkward that as LUCKNOW, April 27: As to the CM’s fund, but I want to less amount),” she told PTI ed in competitions in Yuva Contractor/organization/firms of W.R. Department for the following works. An earnest regards a question about the she handed over a cheque of give a message that if anyone while replying to the queries. Mahotasava in Lucknow from money of 2% on the value of work for the package (1% for SC/ST/OBC/MOBC etc) in Nizamuddin Markaz incident Rs 5,000 for the Chief Minis- wants to help, he or she can do “I have some savings also 2006 to 2016,” she said. the form of Fixed Deposit from any nationalized bank duly pledged to the Executive by a journalist, your reaction ter’s Relief Fund for COVID- that in any circumstances. Our that I have earned by giving “I have given performances Engineer, Barpeta W.R. Division, Barpeta, along with the tender paper will be received was ‘Do not ask communal 19 on Monday at her modest daily needs are unending. We music performance. People do in various districts of Uttar in the office of the undersigned up to 2 pm on 08.05.2020 and will be opened on the questions’.” home here, 28-year-old Shabi- have to put a brake some- help me but due to the lock- Pradesh and performed for All same date and place at 3-00pm. If the day 08.05.2020 fixed for submission/opening Alleging that the Centre and na Saifi presented a picture of where if we really want to down, it is not possible. Let India Radio also,” she said. of tender falls on unscheduled holiday/bandh etc, the same will be received/opening the BJP are trying to commu- pride and fortitude. help,” said Shabina, who has this coronavirus problem be Shabina has received vari- on the next working day. The Tenderer or their authorised representative may remain nalise the issue by blaming Stricken by polio at the age of never been to a school. over, that’s what we all want,” ous awards, citations, certifi- present at the time of opening of tenders, if they desire so. only the Muslim community two, Shabina was unable to walk she added. cates of excellence and also ‘Our daily needs are Detailed Notice inviting Tender including Item of Works, Specifications, Terms and for the spread of the coronavi- and later suffered vision loss. State Bank of India of- State Award from UP govern- rus, the BIA letter wondered She was interested in studying unending. We have to ficials including the ment in 2018. conditions etc for the work may be seen in the office of the undersigned during office what was wrong with the Chief music and now takes care of her put a brake somewhere branch manager of Saha- For her inspiring achieve- hours on all working days up to 1-00 pm till 08.05.2020. Minister’s reply to the jour- mother and brother by giving if we really want to help’ datganj visited her on ments in the field of music, the The tender paper will be supplied by the department on payment of Rs.50.00 nalist. musical performances. Monday and received the National Award for Role Mod- (Rupees fifty) only for each package through IPO/Cash, duly pledged to the Executive “By giving that opinion and And though the ongoing At a time when everyone is donation. el 2019 under the category Engineer, Barpeta W.R. Division, Barpeta and may be obtained from the office of the avoiding such question in her lockdown has affected her anxious due to the prevailing “I could never go to school. multiple disability was con- undersigned up to 1-00 pm on 08.05.2020. livelihood, she decided to do- uncertainty, wasn’t it difficult When I was two years old, I ferred upon her by the Vice press meet how it is appease- Sl.No. Name of Scheme Approx tender ment to Muslims of Bengal nate the money she collect- to give away the money she was stricken by polio and I also President. value (Rs. In Lakh) [sic],” the letter sent to the ed from her ‘disability pen- had collected for 10 months? became blind. As I wanted to Shabina also appealed to oth- governor on April 25 read. sion’ of Rs 500 per month for How will she run her house? do something, I requested my er people to come forward and 1 M&R to recoupment of damaged section at different 12.00 A Chief Minister has the the fight against the corona- “Uparwala chalayega. Hum father to provide me training help in the efforts to fight the reaches on R/B embankment of river Beki for 2019-20. right to freedom of expres- virus pandemic. thodey mein kaam chala lengey in music. I did ‘Prabhakar’ (de- pandemic, saying “it gives a 2 M&R to protect Jaurimari area from the erosion of river 15.00 sion, it said. – PTI “It may not be a big addition (God will help. I will manage in gree) in music and participat- great feeling”. – PTI Beki (R/B) for the year 2019-20. 3 M&R to M.E. along R/B embankment of river Pahumara 8.00 SC notice ... TN builds Make post-May 3 plans, at 9th Km Moirambhitha for the year 2019-20. (Contd from page 1) Item of work : As per group list attached with tender paper Later, the three petitioners – National Alliance of Journalists makeshift Earnest Money : 2% (1% for SC/ST/OBC/MOBC) of each Package value. (NAJ), the Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Brihan- MP CM tells officials Time for Completion: 30 Days from the date of issue of formal work order. mumbai Union of Journalists (BUJ) – in a statement said they walls on Special terms and conditions: had sought immediate suspension of all terminations, resigna- after PM interaction tions, wage deductions and directions to go on leave without Andhra border 1. The authority is not bound to accept the lowest tendered rate and deserves the BHOPAL, April 27: Madhya han discussed modalities with pay that have taken place in the media after the announcement VELLORE (TN), April 27: right to reject the tender in part or whole without assigning any reason thereof. Pradesh Chief Minister Shiv- senior officials, especially of the nationwide lockdown. Temporary walls have been 2. No tender will be accepted without deposition of Earnest money. raj Singh Chouhan, after his treatment of coronavirus infec- A spokesman of the NAJ told this newspaper that there built on roads across the border interaction with Prime Minis- tion as per the PM’s directives, 3. Rate should be quoted in figures and words. were some issues with the managements, which the govern- with Andhra Pradesh at two re- 4. All other terms & conditions are as per rule and procedure followed in mote checkpoints near here to ter Narendra Modi on Mon- preparations for post-May 3 ment should look into. The Indian Newspaper Society has three W.R.Department Assam from time to time also applicable. specific demands, including import duty exemption for news- help prevent unauthorised ar- day, asked State officials to situation, running economic 5. Contractor should attached valid upto date GSTIN number with the tender paper. print, a two-year exemption from taxation; and an increase of rival of people into Tamil Nadu, make specific plans for post activities, among others. 6. Payment/Proportionate payment will be made subject to the availability of full 50 per cent in the rates for government advertisements. a senior official said on Monday. May 3, when the coronavirus- The CM gave necessary di- The walls, made of concrete enforced lockdown is sched- rections to officials,” he said. fund/part fund under proper head of account. No claim (Including interest of bill) Need to focus ... hollow blocks have come up at uled to end. Chouhan directed the offi- what so ever will be entertained for delayed payment due to non-receipt of fund (Contd from page 1) Synagunda and Ponnai on the The Prime Minister on cials to prepare models for the in time from Govt. The deptt. will in no case be responsible for the same. The first phase of the nationwide lockdown of 21 days was border with Andhra Pradesh, Monday held a video confer- days to come and told them Sd/-Executive Engineer, announced by Modi on March 24, it was later extended by 19 the official said. ence with Chief Ministers to that further action will be sug- Barpeta W.R. Division, days till May 3 to cut the transmission of the virus. Asked about the reason be- discuss the situation arising gested after detailed instruc- Janasanyog/C/85/20 Barpeta. The Prime Minister’s interaction with the Chief Ministers came hind the construction of walls, Vel- due to the coronavirus pan- tions on issues are received amid calls from some States to allow economic activities to re- lore District Collector A Shan- demic in the country. from the Centre. duce the devastating impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the muga Sundaram said it was main- “The PM has interacted Newly appointed Home and economy as well as on livelihoods of lakhs of migrant workers. ly to check unauthorised entry of with Chief Ministers on the Health Minister Narottam No. CE/CC/WR/NIT/2019-20/1003/34 “We have to give importance to the economy as well as people like migrant labourers, issue of checking coronavirus Mishra, Chief Secretary Iqbal continue the fight against COVID -19,” Modi said, adding it is who use vehicles including bus- spread, providing necessary Singh Bains and MP Director PRESS NOTICE FOR BID important for “States to enforce guidelines strictly in the es to enter Tamil Nadu without supplies in containment areas, General of Police Vivek Johri Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chandmari, Guwahati-3, on behalf of Governor of Assam invites hotspots i.e. the red zone areas and the efforts of the States any valid permission. other facilities to people and were present, among others, Tender for the following works. should be directed towards converting the red zones into or- In view of the nationwide also discussed plans to be made he said. Sl. Name of Name of The Scheme Approx. HOA ange and thereafter to green zones.” curbs to help prevent spread for post-May 3 situation,” an So far on Sunday, Madhya No. W.R. amount Division in Lakh (Rs.) Sources in the government said the lockdown may be lifted of coronavirus, the govern- official of the MP Public Rela- Pradesh reported 2,090 coro- in a gradual manner and restrictions are likely to continue in ments of other States too do 1 Immediate measures for restoration of flood 249.999 tions Department said. navirus positive cases with 103 damaged on R/B embankment of river Pohumara the coronavirus hotspots. not allow people to travel any- “After the meeting, Chou- deaths. – PTI at 7th Km Pachim Kolorguri under SDRF for 2019-20. Chief Ministers were unanimous in telling the Prime Minis- where. But some people get 2 Barpeta Immediate measures for restoration of flood 189.999 ter that there should be a cautious approach in lifting the lock- access to vehicles and use W.R. damages on R/B embankment of River Pahumara down, given that the coronavirus cases were still rising in the them to enter Tamil Nadu tak- Division and Teklajan at Saralpara area under SDRF for 2019-20. SDRF country, Naraynswamy said. “The Prime Minister should take ing advantage of crossings in Ten Indonesian 3 Immediate measures for restoration of flood 199.999 a call on what needs to be done,” he added. – PTI very remote locations like damages on R/B embankment of River Pahumara Synagunda, he said. in different reaches in between Ch 3rd km to 7th km under SDRF for 2019-20. Governor’s Rule ... “Since the chances of get- Tablighis arrested by (Contd from page 1) 4 Immediate measures for restoration of flood 219.999 ting detected at the main bor- damages on R/B embankment of River Pahumara It added that the Governor has appointed Rajesh Prasad, der crossing is high, some Mumbai Police at 20th Km Kahara Pathar & 24th km Banglipara senior IAS officer and Principal Secretary to the Government people tend to use little no- MUMBAI, April 27: Ten In- The official said while the under SDRF for 2019-20. of Assam, to exercise all the functions and powers exercisable ticed locations in remote plac- donesians, including six wom- foreigners reached Mumbai Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chandmari, Guwahati-3, on behalf of Governor of Assam invites Re-Tender for the following works by the BTC and its Executive Committee, Chief Executive es,” he pointed out adding the en – who all are members of on March 7, they settled down Member and other representatives. effort was aimed at prevent- the Tablighi Jamaat and had in the apartment only on Sl. Name of Name of The Scheme Approx. HOA “... in exercising the functions and powers under this order ing unauthorised entry or exit. No. W.R. amount attended the religious meet at March 29, implying that they Division in Lakh (Rs.) Rajesh Prasad, IAS, shall be designated as the Administrator, – PTI the Nizamuddin Markaz in had been roaming around 5 Tezpur Immediate measures for restoration of damage 270.00 Bodoland Territorial Council,” stated the notification. Delhi in March – have been during the 22 days. W.R. section of Solengi L/B embankment at different It is noteworthy that both the BJP and the Congress had Standalone ... arrested by the Mumbai Po- “During their medical ex- Division location of the river Solangi under SDRF for 2019-20. earlier urged Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi to take over the lice under various Sections of amination, two members of 6 Dibrugarh Immediate Measures to restore Bogortolia area 1056.368 W.R. Division of Rohmoria from the river Brahmaputra for 2019-20 SDRF administration of the BTC. (Contd from page 1) the IPC on completion of their the 12-member group tested Officials said today’s target quarantine period, an official positive for coronavirus, fol- 7 Hailakandi Immediate measures to dyke along L/B of Katakhal 150.00 NRL resume ... was to transport 9,500 people W.R. from Gaglacherra to Nutanbazar for restoration said on Monday. lowing which 10 others were (Contd from page 1) in 593 buses. “The last trip will Division of breach like damages occurred at Bamun Lekai These 10 members were placed under quarantine for a for 2019-20 (Under SDRF) “Refinery operations were not hampered during the lock- start at 9 pm from various lo- part of a group of 12 Tablighis period of 20 days. They were 8 Nagaon Immediate measures to restoration of damage 230.00 down as it is exempted under the essential services and they cations of the State. Today’s from Indonesia who were arrested on Wednesday (April W.R. section of Brahmaputra dyke from Silghat to Dhing were carried out in two to three shifts. However, construction timing were 8 am, 11 am, 8 Division at Danduwa area under SDRF for 2019-20 staying at an apartment in 22),” he said. activities had come to a standstill,” the sources said. pm and 9 pm. Today’s occu- 9 Silchar Anti-erosion measures to the dyke along L/B of 158.995 SOPD-G Bandra (West) since March 29 They have been booked Administrative functioning was work-from-home and with pancy was also quite high com- W.R. river Sonai from S. M. Road to Dharmikhal less than 50 per cent of the staff. “We are also resuming work pared to the previous days,” after they had returned from under Sections 188 (Disobe- Division (R/B of river Rukni) restoration of damages at Malugram Ph-1 on other smaller projects for which manpower is being mobi- officials said. Delhi, he said. dience to order duly promul- Details may be seen at website- http/assamtenders.gov.in lised. Progress is picking up each day,” they said. Meanwhile, all kinds of A large number of COVID- gated by a public servant), 269 1. The interested registered Contractor/ Bidders of WIRD who are experienced in the execution of works under Work on the biorefinery had commenced six months back goods-carrying vehicles will 19 cases were attributed to (Negligent act likely to spread Water Resources and possess required technical and financial strength may obtain the SBD which can be the religious congregation infection of disease that is down loaded from the website http/assamtenders.gov.in. Amendment/Addendum to the SBD, if any, and and is expected to be completed towards the end of next year. be allowed with only two per- further notifications shall appear in this website. It will be the first biorefinery in the world that will produce sons in each vehicle, both emp- held at the Markaz, as many dangerous to life) and 270 2. The Contractors/bidder must be registered with the Electronic Tendering System (ETS) of the Govt. of cellulosic ethanol and bio-based chemicals from bamboo while ty or laden. Tablighis travelled to various (Malignant act likely to spread Assam (website http/assamtenders.gov.in. Contractors can download documents free of cost. Contractors producing green power as byproduct for local use. The council of ministers also parts of the country. infection of disease danger- have to necessarily down load the bidding document from the ETS using their own ID(Digital Signature The official said the police ous to life) of the Indian Pe- Certificate). Bid documents not procured (downloaded) through the ETS/not using the contractor’s own user Numaligarh Refinery Limited, Finland’s Chempolis Ltd and decided to advise the State ID will be considered invalid and summarily rejected. Contractors submitting bids online have to submit copy Finnish energy company Fortum 3 BV had established a joint Election Commission to begin came to know about the pres- nal Code (IPC), and under of the documents of technical bid required to be submitted manually before the expiry of the sequence venture Assam Bio Refinery Private Limited in 2018 for build- the BTAD election process at ence of the Indonesians in Ban- provisions of the Epidemic ‘Online Bid Preparation & Submission' in the tender schedule . The last date and time for submission of the ing and operating the biorefinery. the earliest using innovative dra only on April 1. Diseases Act. Technical Bids manually is the same as the expiry of the sequence ‘Online Bid Preparation & Submission’ in the tender schedule. Bid will be rejected/ cancelled if Financial Bid submitted off-line/hard copy. The biorefinery will use 300,000 tonnes of bamboo annually methods of campaigning with- “We found that they had They were produced before 3. All the interested bidders are requested to read the Bid Document carefully before submission of their bid from the vast natural and cultivated bamboo reserves of North- out violating social distancing came to India in two batches court on April 23, which re- 4. Issue of Work order Is subjected to the accordance of Administrative Approval from Government. east India. The plant will produce annually 60 million litres of norms and by not allowing on February 29 and March 3, manded them in the custody 5. For any e-tendering related quarries please mail to [email protected] bioethanol, 19,000 tonnes of furfural, 11,000 tonnes of acetic crowds to gather during elec- and later visited the Markaz of the Bandra Police, the offi- Sd/- Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department Assam, acid, and 144 gigawatt hours of green energy. toral campaign process. for the event,” he said. cial added. – PTI Janasanyog/C/94/20 Chandmari, Guwahati-3 TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 NORTH E AST THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 7 Coronavirus Relief Bank Lockdown in Meghalaya to continue beyond May 3 WEATHER opened at Churachandpur STAFF CORRESPONDENT MGNREGA work has already protocols. NORTHEAST begun in the State. The rural “The establishment of eco- SHILLONG, April 27: Chief sector has also opened up ow- nomic task force will help States Forecast for NE: Rain/thunder- Minister Conrad Sangma today ing to the sowing season. and its adjoining neighbours to a showers is very likely to occur at a few places over Arunachal said that the lockdown in These activities are all being large extent in devising practi- Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Meghalaya would continue be- carried out by following strict cal measures to revive the Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram yond May 3, but in districts not health protocols as laid down by economy,” Sangma said. and Tripura. Maximum tempera- affected by the pandemic there the Government. But in the Talking about the prevailing tures are likely above the nor- mal by 3-4 degree celsius in the would be relaxation. State Capital, extreme precau- situation, the Chief Minister said plains of the region. This information was con- tion is being taken and only that the use of technology has Warning: Thunderstorm with veyed by Sangma during the shops selling essential com- become all the more important. lightning and gusty wind with video conference between modities are open. He added that everyone should speed (30-40) KMPH is very Prime Minister Narendra Modi The Government has asked brace up for the change by inte- likely to occur at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, with the chief ministers of the big market places like Iewduh grating technology in govern- Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram country. (Bara Bazaar) and Police Bazaar, ance, healthcare and business. and Tripura. The video conference was apart from those in other dis- Eulogising the Meghalaya Temperatures: convened by the Central Gov- tricts to remain shut. ‘Rapid Response System’ Max (°C) Min (°C) ernment between the chief min- As far as East Khasi Hills dis- model, Sangma said response Dibrugarh 33.2 19.4 isters to solicit ideas and sug- trict goes, there are over 5,000 teams, including health, admin- Tezpur 33.2 21.9 gestions to open up the people who are primary and istrative and police officials have Silchar 34.6 22.4 economy after May 3. However, secondary contacts of the first rushed upon detection of new Dhubri 32.3 22.0 Jorhat 32.5 17.5 different States have fixed dif- COVID-19 patient and these COVID-19 cases. N/Lakhimpur 35.4 19.5 ferent criteria for lifting the people are all quarantined. Many He said similar models should Shillong 21.4 NA lockdown. of these people are yet to be be implemented in different Cherrapunjee 23.6 12.2 Out of the 11 districts in tested. Meanwhile, Sangma sug- parts of the country for differ- Aizawl 23.9 14.5 Kohima 20.2 12.0 Meghalaya, only East Khasi Hills gested to the PM that an ‘Eco- ent exigencies. Pasighat 33.6 21.0 district has been affected by the nomic Task Force’ by taking all “The rapid response system Itanagar 35.1 19.6 pandemic. There are 11 active States on board be established will enable the government to Imphal 24.8 17.3 COVID-19 cases in this district, for exchange of ideas and possi- work better at the micro level, Agartala 34.0 20.1 Agriculture Minister V Hangkhanlian handing over relief items during the opening of a COVID-19 Relief Bank in Manipur on Monday. with one dead. All the other dis- ble solutions to kick-start the like the panchayat institutions CORRESPONDENT initiative of the district admin- frontline workers for their district officials attended the tricts have remained COVID- Indian economy post lockdown. and prepare us for any situation Five out of istration and Autonomous Dis- tireless efforts in fighting the day’s function. 19 free so far. The Meghalaya Chief Minis- that may arise in future,” the IMPHAL, April 27: A day trict Council (ADC) of dreaded virus, he assured ad- The relief bank which is ex- Sangma has said earlier that ter was given the opportunity Chief Minister suggested. eight NE states after the 200-metre-long bor- Churachandpur to fight against equate supply of essential pected to be run by volunteers economic activities in the State to make the opening submission He added that response of virus-free der fencing was erected along the COVID-19 pandemic. commodities in the district of Nehru Yuva Kendra, is likely cannot be held up any further in today’s video conference. different stakeholders should be and these have to be opened up He said the proposed task specified in the form of standard SPL CORRESPONDENT the Churachandpur district Soon after inaugurating the during the lockdown. to provide immediate relief in sector of the Indo-Myanmar relief bank, Hangkhanlian, In his speech, DC Pawan terms of food and other essen- in a phasewise manner. force would initiate economic operating procedures by re- So far, construction activities activities albeit by adhering to sponding within 60 minutes af- NEW DELHI, April 27: border, a COVID-19 Relief who also holds the Animal Yadav of Churachandpur dis- tial goods and services to the like roads, bridges and also necessary precautionary ter receiving distress calls. Five out of eight North East Bank for the district was Husbandry portfolio, ex- trict said it is imperative that poor, vulnerable and the needy States are corona free, while opened at the Deputy Com- pressed his willingness to do- special focus should be given population of the district. the other three States have missioner office premises at nate 1,000 masks to the relief to the poor and the vulnerable Significantly, the relief bank Kerosene quota not added any new corona- Churachandpur town, 65 kms bank. He distributed Personal section in the ongoing meas- provided assistance to two or- Meghalaya farmers positive case in the last few south of Imphal today. Protective Equipment kits ures for supply of essential phanages of the district during TURA, April 27: The DC of days, claimed Union Minister The State’s Agriculture among officials of the district, services during the lockdown. the inaugural function. The es- West Garo Hills in Tura has in- of State Development of Minister V Hangkhalian, who including the police in a sol- ADC Chairman T sential items were donated by in urgent need of formed that all AAY, PHH and North Eastern Region (DoN- is the minister incharge of the emn function at Tuibong in the Paukhanlian, ADC Thangboi people from all walks of life while Non-NFSA card holders under ER), Dr Jitendra Singh. district, formally inaugurated hill district. Gangte, Additional SP the ADC of Churachandpur pro- agricultural tools Tura urban and rural-based SK The Minister’s remarks the Relief Bank which is a joint Lauding the efforts of Shivanand Surve and other vided logistic support. Oil centres under the PDS for came after a review meeting NEWMAI NEWS District Council (KHADC) and the current month has been re- through video conference, in said that it should have sum- leased through their respective which senior officers from SHILLONG, April 27: The moned a meeting of all MDCs centres. The oil quota will be dis- North Eastern Council (NEC), How Mizoram fights COVID-19 Congress MDC of Rambrai- to discuss and address the tributed at the scale of 2 litres per among others, participated. Jyrngam, Bajop Pyngrope has problems faced by the people card at the revised wholesale rate The meeting was also attend- highlighted the dire straits of during the lockdown. of Rs 25.62/- per litre while the ed by representatives of dif- is exemplary, says Zoramthanga the farmers under his constit- “As 97 percent of our state revised retail rate is Rs 28/- per litre. – Correspondent ferent government bodies and CORRESPONDENT to continue sealing of the border and uency who are struggling to falls under the Sixth Schedule PSUs, including North East- strengthening security too. procure tools required for ag- area, it is high time the Dis- ern Regional Agricultural AIZAWL, April 27: The way Mizoram He praised the Prime Minister for pro- ricultural purpose. trict Council coordinates with Marketing Corporation is fighting the coronavirus pandemic viding free ration and LPG to the eco- “The spade is the main tool the state government to be (NERAMC), North East where the community is actively involved nomically weaker section of the society for the farmers in the cultiva- able to provide more help to Handicraft and Handloom De- right from the village level is exemplary, and said that there are a large number of tion season and if the govern- the people of the state during velopment Corporation observed Chief Minister Zoramthanga beneficiaries in Mizoram. ment can address this problem this crisis,” he added. (NEHHDC), North Eastern during a video conference hosted by Apprising the Prime Minister about of the farmers, it will be very Had the EC called for an all- Development Finance Corpo- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today for various needs of the State, the Chief Min- conducive because they are out party meeting on social dis- ration Ltd (NEDFi), Cane and the chief ministers of India. ister discussed ways on how best to miti- of cash owing to the lockdown. tancing and other safety meas- Bamboo Technology Centre From Mizoram, Home Minister gate the negative impact of the pandemic If agricultural activities are af- ures, the members could have (CBTC) from their respective Lalchamliana and Health Minister Dr R on the economy of Mizoram and other fected at this crucial juncture, shared their ideas and imple- places. Lalthangliana also joined the online meet- states. the farmers will incur great mented them in a more con- Briefing newsmen, Dr Jiten- ing. Free LPG cylinders: In the mean- loss for the entire year,” Pyn- ducive manner, he felt. dra Singh said five the North Chief Minister Zoramthanga informed time, free LPG cylinders under the grope said on Sunday. “This is not the time to play Eastern States of Sikkim, Na- Prime Minister Modi of how members Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana has He also said that the Agri- politics. The need today is to galand, Arunachal Pradesh, of the public, churches and associations brought much-needed relief to families culture Department should take a collective decision to Manipur and Tripura are to- have donated to the CM relief fund to of the weaker section of society during enhance free distribution of address this crisis and to ex- tally corona free, while three fight COVID-19, and how local volunteers in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic is the lockdown, a PIB release stated. seeds, manure, etc., and also amine from where funds can other states of Assam, Meg- came forward to enforce the lockdown, exemplary,” he reiterated. The release said more than 20,000 subsidise all the agricultural be mobilised to help the peo- halaya and Mizoram had eight, distribute essential commodities among Zoramthanga went on to say that even beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala implements to ease the bur- ple,” he said. 11 and one corona positive cas- the people and guard the interstate and though Mizoram has only one COVID- Yojana have credited money against the den on the farmers who are He also said that the deci- es respectively, while no new international borders without expecting 19 patient who is recovering, there can free cylinders in their bank accounts. also constantly facing wrath of sion of the State Government cases were added till last night. anything in return, and also how landlords be no respite from the battle as there are These beneficiaries belong to Aizawl, Mother Nature by way of oc- to increase fuel prices is an In addition, he informed that waved off rent for their tenants. active cases in the neighbouring states Mamit, Lunglei, Saiha, Serchhip, casional hailstorm and heavy embarrassment at this point of the Ministry of DoNER had “The unity of the people of Mizoram and countries. He emphasised on the need Lawngtlai, Kolasib and Champhai districts. rainfall. time when the international placed Rs 25 crore at the dispos- He said all the agricultural price of fuel has come down. al of the North Eastern States in implements should be dis- The Meghalaya government the initial stage itself, much be- bursed in every district head- has increased taxes on petrol fore the lockdown, as gap-fund- Free seeds given to Mizoram farmers quarter so that the farmers can and diesel in a bid to augment ing for corona-related activities. go and collect them from their its resources. Dr Jitendra Singh also in- NEWMAI NEWS this goal was by distributing were distributed among the eficiaries registered under the respective districts. formed about the proposals seeds of vegetables and fruits farmers across Mizoram till Horticulture Department. He also ridiculed the Prad- received and under consider- AIZAWL, April 27: The among the local farmers during date, according to the source. “However, owing to the han Mantri Kisan Samman ation from different North Mizoram government is try- this planting season free of cost. Since the need for seeds is hardship faced by the farmers Nidhi (PM KISAN) scheme Eastern States like Mizoram, ing its best to reduce the scale The ongoing COVID-19 in- huge, the Horticulture De- because of the lockdown, we which is a Central programme Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh of importing fruits and vegeta- duced lockdown has high- partment has placed order are sharing their burden by that grants only Rs 6,000 a year and Manipur for new health- bles from outside the state by lighted the urgent need to worth Rs 12 lakh. The consign- making the seeds available to to the farmers. He said this is related projects devoted to boosting the volume of local boost local produce. ments are expected to arrive all the farmers across the too meagre an amount for a management of infections and produce. Towards achieving According to sources in the in the State any of these days State,” the source added. section that is considered as corona care, critical care and this target, the Zoramthanga Horticulture Department, dis- from Kolkata and Guwahati, Further, various other strate- the backbone of the country. upgraded healthcare. These government has put in both tribution of seeds of fruits and the source added. gies too have been adopted by He also criticised the new projects will be dealt with on effort and money. vegetables began from April 17. In previous years, the seeds the Zoramthanga government in Executive Committee (EC) in priority, he said. One way towards achieving Over Rs 30 lakh worth of seeds were given only to those ben- order to uplift the local farmers. the Khasi Hills Autonomous Amur falcons returning to North East after winter sojourn CORRESPONDENT satellite transmitter along migratory birds and environ- On the other hand, with four other falcons, mental patterns along the Longleng, a female Amur IMPHAL, April 27: Amidst namely Puching and Phalong route. falcon named after the COVID-19 pandemic - both names of villages in Though all the falcons Nagaland’s district had sweeping across various Tamenglong district, besides were transmitting data already arrived in India on corners of the world, the Irang and Barak - both names during this radio tagging April 23 and flying non-stop radio-tagged Amur falcons of rivers in the district, by programme, Puching and towards Karnataka, the which flew non-stop for 5 the Forest Department in Phalong failed to transmit scientist informed. The bird days covering thousands of collaboration with Wildlife any data just a few days after which was radio-tagged in kms to reach African coun- Institute of India (WII) being tagged. Meanwhile, October 2016, started her 4- tries as part of their routine scientists in Tamenglong Barak and Irang are said to day return passage from annual migratory journey in district on November last, be in Mogadishu till Sunday. Somalia to India on April 20. November 2019, have started arrived in Mizoram on On April 24, Chiulon was The Amur falcons spend returning to the North East Sunday, scientist Dr R reportedly in the middle of the summer in their breed- for onward journey to their Suresh Kumar from the WII the Arabian crossing ing grounds in northern breeding sites in northern said when contacted. after the falcon reported in Myanmar on his way to the covering a distance of 3,150 China and migrate to South China, a scientist from the The bird which left Madhya Pradesh on the breeding site. km and gliding over the jet Africa during the winter. En Wildlife Institute of India in Somalia coast on April 21, morning of April 25. Amur falcons were radio stream, the scientist, who is route to their wintering Dehradun said. was located at a place close The scientist felt that tagged with satellite trans- currently monitoring the grounds, these birds enter Chiulon, a male Amur to Zwalpui in western Chiulon may skip Manipur mitters to study the flight route of the migratory birds, the North East of India in falcon radio-tagged with a Mizoram on April 26 at 4 pm and instead fly across to route of these long-distance informed. October. 8 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI STATE TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020

NEWS IN BRIEF 5,154 people reach Barpeta It was an experience of a lifetime: COVID-19 warriors PATACHARKUCHI, April 27: A total of 5,154 people ARINDAM GUPTA stranded in other places entered Barpeta district and were screened at Patacharkuchi by a medical team. A SILCHAR, April 27: Over the total of 3,793 people entered the district on the first day, and the remaining on the second day through NH-31. All past fortnight, Dr Daemi Nongtdu of them have been advised home quarantine. – ANN and Dr Rajneel Bhattacharjee have Service been away from their parents. The two doctors, at a very young Satriya teachers seek relief age were at a crucial juncture of their DERGAON, April 27: As many as 1,000 teachers of medical careers as they were a part Satriya dance and another similar number of other dances of the first batch to attend and treat and music who have been running schools or centres on their own in the region have been severely affected due the COVID-19 positive patients in- to the lockdown. Nrityacharyya Jatin Goswami said cluding Assam’s first positive case artistes of Satriya dance have never been recognised by at the Silchar Medical College and the government, and urged the authorities and citizens Hospital (SMCH) which was trans- to provide them some relief in these tough days. formed into a COVID-19 hospital. Srimoyee Borah, principal of Jhumka Kala Kendra, a Recently, the first batch of 11 doc- Satriya dance school at Dergaon, said they were facing tors along with nurses and paramed- attend to the first positive patient of suring self protection,” she added. motivated. There is a method to mental fatigue or strain at work or severe financial hardship, and urged the government to ics completed their mandatory 14- the State and to see him stable and Staying way from home at Khilie- wear and put off the kit and we fol- even during the institutional quar- provide some assistance as they were uncertain whether also see the curve of cases flattening hriat in East Jayantia Hills district of lowed that with great caution to antine period, Dr Daemi and Dr the school will regularly open after the lockdown is day institutional quarantine and they lifted. – Correspondent were felicitated by the State Govern- is the best feeling as a doctor. I pray Meghalaya, Daemi got constant mo- avert any risk of contamination. We Rajneel said that at the primary stage ment for their services to humanity. that he recovers soon,” said Daemi, tivation from her parents over phone. maintained social distancing while when the first case just got admit- Aid by Manipuri women The two COVID-19 medical war- who has been rendering duties at the “After my duty shift, my parents used treating the patient and I am feeling ted, mentally it became taxing for riors who are now on home quaran- Department of Medicine at SMCH. call me and enquire about my health glad to have served the community all to deal with the situation but af- tine shared their experiences with Asked how difficult it was to wear and safety. They kept reminding me during this period of crisis. The ter encountering the situation, they The Assam Tribune of working and the Personal Protective Equipment, of my oath taken to serve the people patient was cooperative and fol- have become mentally tough to face treating the positive cases. (PPE) for long hours, Daemi replied and asked me to take precautions. I lowed whatever was told to him.” more challenging life-saving tasks. “It has been an experience of a that although it was difficult at the felt happy and inspired,” Dr Daemi Speaking about reactions from his The doctors expressed their lifetime for me and all of us in the start, but since they had to protect said with a smile. parents, Dr Rajneel said that his gratitude to the Government, Min- team to deal with COVID-19 pa- themselves first, the eight-hour long Dr Rajneel Bhattacharjee from mother was his constant source of ister of Health Dr Himanta Biswa tients. It was a new thing for us but schedule with the PPE kit gradual- the Department of Opthalmology, motivation. “My parents were Sarma and medical fraternity of we were mentally prepared to en- ly became an adjustable chore. and a resident of Das Colony here worried. Yet, they motivated me SMCH led by Dr Babul Bezbaruah, counter the situation with whatever “My mind was calm and ready for had similar views. He said, “wear- saying that I was in a battlefield do- the principal for all the hardwork, resources we had. We knew, we shall the job with the PPE. The objective ing the PPE kit for eight hours was ing my duty to save lives.” inspiration and support in the fight get through this situation. We could was to attend the patient while en- a tough task, but our duty kept us Asked whether they faced any against COVID-19 pandemic.

OBITUARY GUWAHATI, April 27: The Women Aid And Develop- Pig carcasses found Gulnahar Begum Returning students ment Association (WAADA), a city-based Manipuri women’s group recently distributed essential goods to CORRESPONDENT thank govt people facing hardship during the lockdown, stated a floating on Ranganadi press release. The group distributed rice, dal, mustard RANGIYA, April 27: Gul- CORRESPONDENT olet Baruah, Deputy Com- oil, salt, potato and soap to around 100 families of CORRESPONDENT in the affected animals from Gogamukh. nahar Beg- missioner Gautam Talukdar, Rupnagar, Srimantapur, ASTC Colony, Salbari, Noonmati In Dhakuakhana subdivision of the dis- um, a resi- KOKRAJHAR, April 27: Superintendent of Police Sud- and Kekuranagar in Dispur. The third phase of distribu- NORTH LAKHIMPUR, April 27: Car- trict, most of the cases of swine fever have dent of Bur- Amid the ongoing lockdown, hakar Singh and other digni- tion of relief goods by the organisation was held on casses of pigs floating on the Ranganadi riv- been reported from the riverine areas. The mese Nagar the Assam government facili- taries. Sunday at the Radha Krishna Mandir premises in er and lying on its shallow banks have led epidemic was widespread in 15 villages (ward no. 3) Kekuranagar, Dispur. Members including Anjita Devi, tated the return of 391 strand- Free rations distribut- to panic in many villages and discomfort in like Ezarguri, Bogoriguri and neighbour- Purnima Devi and Nirmola Devi conducted the breathed ed students and parents from ed: People’s Aid (Trust) dis- Lakhimpur district. programme. ing areas under Kherkota Gaon Panchayat. her last on Rajasthan’s Kota, the coun- tributed free rations and Such incidents have been reported from A pig farmer says that the mortality rate of April 26 at a hospital in Gu- try’s coaching capital. The masks to people of Serfanguri AMSU plea the downstream areas of the river since April animals kept in captivity are relatively low wahati following a brain students started their journey area in Kokrajhar, to mini- DOOMDOOMA, April 27: Amidst the lockdown, 24, where the dead animals on the river are than those who roam freely outside the stroke. She was 72. from Kota on Friday in 17 mise the hardship faced by thousands of teachers of venture institutions have been not only leaving a stinking smell, but also set households and visit the paddy fields. How- She associated with many buses and reached Assam on daily wage earners and needy facing severe hardship and government schemes have alarm bells ringing among the people of this ever, the State Veterinary department has social and religious organisa- Sunday after passing through people due to the lockdown. failed to reach them. On realising this, a delegation of riverine area of a All Moran Students’ Union (AMSU) led by its president launched vacci- tions. She leaves behind her Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, The ration was distributed Arunjyoti Moran met Chief Minister Sarbananda possible out- nation of pigs in husband, three sons includ- Jharkhand and West Bengal. among 500 families from 19 Sonowal and Education Minister Dr Himanta Biswa break of another some villages ing senior scribe and local After entering Assam villages. The Trust also or- Sarma at their residences at Dispur on Sunday and epidemic amid from April 25 correspondent of Dainik through the Srirampur ganised a series of aware- submitted two memorandums urging them to grant the lockdown for onwards. Asam , Mirajul Islam, and check post on Sunday, they ness programmes on COV- some immediate financial relief to teachers working in coronavirus. The It may be re- two daughters. reached UN Brahma College ID-19 and appealed to peo- venture institutions. The AMSU also urged them to presence of car- called that cases at Kajalgaon in Chirang dis- ple to obey the lockdown gu- take steps to provincialise these educational institu- casses of pigs on of pigs dying in Bhaskar Dutta trict around 8.30 pm. There, idelines and maintain social tions on priority basis after the situation becomes Ranganadi is af- CORRESPONDENT normal. – Correspondent large numbers in they were accorded a warm distancing, wear masks and fecting the lives of unknown diseas- welcome by clapping of stay at home. Awareness leaf- Man falls from tree, dies thousands of vil- es have been re- NORTH LAKHIMPUR, hands and were offered light lets were also distributed. DHEMAJI, April 27: One Deba Bhuyan, son of late lagers of the ported since April 27: refreshment by the Chirang Universal Dental and Child Makhana Bhuyan of Gharmara village in Dhakuakhana downstream are- mid-February Bhaskar district administration. Of Health Care Centre, Kokra- subdivision under Ghilamara Police Station, died on as who drink wa- this year in Sila- Dutta, a the total 391 people, there jhar also came forward to dis- Sunday after falling from a tree. He was 53. According to ter from the same river and use it for wash- pathar-Chimen Chapori areas of Dhemaji former jour- are 184 boys, 167 girls and tribute food packtes to villag- sources, the deceased was a skilful tree-cutter and ing and bathing. Their cattle also have nalist from 40 parents. ers in Haijraiguri, Manchar- climbed a tree at the house of Manju Gogoi. While and in riverine areas of Gohpur in Biswa- stopped drinking water from the river due nath districts – both neighbouring Lakhim- Lakhimpur Interacting with the media, gaon, Bhutiapara and Hald- cutting the tree, he unfortunately slipped and fell down district bre- and died on the spot. – ANN Service to the contamination. The villagers are also pur. On March 2, there were reports of one of the students said they ibari near Kokrajhar town. concerned by the nocturnal menace of dogs many carcasses of pigs seen floating on the athed his last on Saturday at were very much thankful to Food packets containing 5 kg Reusable masks distributed that scramble to feed on the dead pigs in that Sisi-Tongani river of Dhemaji district which North Lakhimpur Civil Hos- both the Central and State rice, dal, sugar, oil and salt DIBRUGARH, April 27: With 3-ply masks being sold area. The outbreak of swine fever in Lakhim- joins Lai-Pulia river in Lakhimpur district. pital after a prolonged illness. governments for arranging were distributed by child spe- at Rs 40 a piece at pharmacies, a youth leader Taranga pur district and the throwing of the carcasses The Lai-Pulia river becomes Chari-Kodiya He was 42. their journey back to Assam. cialist Dr Nijwm Mahilary and Gogoi, who is associated with the BJP in Naharkatia area of the pigs into the river in the upstream in Dhakuakhana before meeting the Suban- Hailing from Nowboicha, They were given a grand paediatrician Dr Sudem Ma- of Dibrugarh district, is trying to make such masks Dutta worked with News Live available to the poor rural population. He has arranged for areas of the Ranganadi may be the reason of siri in its downstream. A major portion of welcome by BTAD DIG Vi- hilary of the centre. and in vernacular dailies like the free distribution of 20,000 fabric face masks, which panic in the downstream villages. fishes supplied in Lakhimpur district come are reusable after a proper wash. He has begun distribut- Thousands of pigs have died across La- from these rivers. Aji , Ajir Dainik Batori and ing the face masks from Amguri gaon panchayat in Sasoni khimpur districts of possible classical swine Veterinary experts in the State have so Asomiya Pratidin since the area. Gogoi said that since this is an additional expendi- fever at a time when piggeries have been far ruled out the outbreak of swine flu or late 1990s to mid-2000s. He Dr Bidhan ture on the rural population, he is doing all he can to be hit by the COVID-19 lockdown in the State. H1N1 and attributed the present epidemic leaves behind his wife, two of assistance to the people. – Our Bureau In Tamera-Mising village under Narayan- to classical swine fever. Classical swine fe- sons and his parents. Choudhury: a tribute pur Revenue Circle of Lakhimpur district, ver is a viral disease that affects pigs only Erosion-prevention measures Swapna take it, saying that the thought hundreds of pigs have been dying in the and requires vaccination in time. There is a PATACHARKUCHI, April 27: Families residing near of repayment was enough. the Kaldia river at Patacharkuchi town’s ward No.5 last three days. Each of the villagers, who Classical Swine Fever Control Programme Bhattacharjya Fluent in a number of lan- have constructed a bamboo protection wall along the keep pigs are losing two-three of them daily (CSF-CP) in the department of veterinary CORRESPONDENT guages, he tried to talk in the banks of the river as a prevention measure against on an average these days. of the State which was added in the scheme other person’s native tongue erosion. Every year, erosion poses serious threat to More than 2000 pigs have died so far at of Livestock, Health and Disease Control GAURIPUR, April 27: as far as possible. It was al- residents near the historic Siva Durga Dham. This year, Gogamukh on Lakhimpur-Dhemaji district Programme since 2014-15. The Lakhim- Swapna Bhattacharjya, re- the people with their united efforts have set up a ways his endeavour to elevate boundary since last week. Symptoms like pur district administration has not made any tired Headmistress of Naba- bamboo wall. Some of the residents alleged that though his companions. He would high fever, unconsciousness, problem in statement over the swine fever epidemic bharat Pathsala High School, they appealed to the authorities for help, the appeal highlight the smallest of breathing, vomiting, dysentery, loss of appe- in the district so far. Burning or burying the Golokganj breathed her last went in vain, and they decided to build the wall with achievements in others while their own contribution and labour. A youth named tite, forming of reddish warts near the ear, carcasses in 3-4-feet-deep pits is the advis- on April 24 at her residence overlooking faults, though not Mrinmay Sarma also donated some bamboos for the mouth, legs and groins have been reported able way to stop the spread of the epidemic. at Chilarai Nagar due to a without advice or sometimes purpose. The families of Mrinal Das, Subhash Roy, heart attack. She was 71. a well deserved rebuke. Kamal Roy, Dhanmani Das, Rinku Das and Gitu Mani Bhattacharjya served as The year 1971 was when I In college, he stood out for Das that were badly afffected by the erosion in previous assistant teacher in Chin- came out for the work. – ANN Service met Bidhan Choudhury for extracurricular activities. Eye- moyee Girls High School the first time and this bond catching posters at election Meeting on JE and thereafter joined Naba- lasted for half a century. I was time and decorations in the au- DOOMDOOMA, April 27: A District Task Force bharat Pathsala High School fortunate to be his classmate, ditorium always saw the meeting on Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and as assistant teacher and lat- roommate and one of his clos- stamp of this master’s hand. Japanese Encephalitis (JE) was held on Monday at the er on was appointed as est batchmates in college. Exceptionally gifted in culinary office of the Tinsukia Deputy Commissioner, under the Headmistress. After completing his prowess, he treated us to a chairmanship of ADC (Health) Manjit Borkakoti in the She was a life member of presence of Joint Director of Health Services, Tinsukia schooling from Victoria variety of dishes in the hostel. the Asam Sahitya Sabha. She and other health officials. Representatives of various School, Darjeeling, Bidhan After graduating, Dr Bid- leaves behind her husband departments such as Agriculture, Education, Fishery Choudhury had joined Assam han Choudhury toyed with Nripendra Nath Roy, retired and Municipality were also present. In 2019, Tinsukia Medical College, Dibrugarh. the idea of specialising in Ra- Headmaster, Jagamohan Vi- had 61 AES cases of which 30 were found JE positive. A multi-faceted person, he diology and completed the dyapith, Golokganj. On the contrary, 11 AES deaths took place, out of which proved to be an exceptional house job in the department 8 died due to JE. The meeting emphasised on conduct- artist and a great organiser ing awareness activities among the public, including in Biren Kalita at Gauhati Medical College. agricultural fields, schools, forest areas, urban slums, CORRESPONDENT in college. His spic and span However, he did not pursue etc. with the help of health professionals and experts. – room, neatly arranged book- it and instead set up private Correspondent MORIGAON, April 27: shelf and table, and the im- practice, opening the Bon- Biren Kalita, a citizen of Tel- maculately made bed were cure Clinic in Guwahati. TU MBA alumni donates kits ahi area of Morigaon district some of the characteristics Though he was plagued GUWAHATI, April 27: To show solidarity towards sanita- breathed his last yesterday we always admired. with health problems right tion workers of GMC, members of the 2005 batch of MBA at his residence due to cardi- He was always there for from his student days, he from Tezpur University distributed utility packs contain- ing masks, gloves, soaps and hand sanitisers to 100 work- ac arrest. He was 68. anyone who needed anything rarely let it be known even ers through GMC Commissioner Devajyoti Hazarika at the A devotee of Satriya – be it books for a junior stu- to his close associates. Fare- GMC office at Panbazar in the presence of Joint Commis- dance and music, Kalita was dent, money for medicines for well friend, I and all your sioner Siddhartha Goswami, and executive engineer Manojit A farmer from Kaithalkuchi shows how vegetables in his land are rotting. Nearly 80 vegetables the vice president of the a menial worker’s parent or companions of the 1971 batch Buzarbaruah, stated a press release. Representatives of farmers of Gobaradal-Sathikuchi, Nathpara and Jamunattari villages under Tihu subdivision in Morigaon district unit of the clothing for a batchmate. He of AMC will cherish those Nalbari district have suffered a huge loss as their products have started to waste away in the the alumni group thanked the sanitation workers for their Asom Satra Mahasabha in would just say “return it when years with you as you showed fields as they are unable to sell them due to the lockdown. The farmers cultivated seasonal relentless efforts and hoped that the kits would add some 2015-16. He leaves behind you get your money”. That us how to live gloriously de- strength to their work. The Commissioner expressed his vegetables like cabbage, tomato, brinjal, pumpkin, lady’s finger, cucumber and ridgegourd in his wife, two sons besides a was never to be as when one spite hurdles. gratitude to the group. around 75 bighas of land, and many of them had invested a sizable amount of money by availing bank loans. – Photo: Paresh Chandra Sarma host of relatives. tried to do so, he refused to – Dr UT Bhuyan TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 BUSINESS & E CONOMY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 9 CAPSULE Central bank to conduct repo operations of 90-day tenor at fixed repo rate under SLF-MF No. SBM(U)218/2020/5 Aadhaar update TENDER CANCELLATION NOTICE NEW DELHI, April 27: The Short Tender Notice published for “Supply and The Unique Identification RBI announces Rs 50,000-cr Delivery of Cloth Masks, Hand Gloves, Manual Spraying Authority of India has Machines and Water proof Full Jackets with Trousers &, permitted around 20,000 Caps” vide reference no SBM(U)200/2015/Part-I/59 common service centres that are serving as Dated 25th April, 2020 hereby stands cancelled due to banking correspondents spl liquidity facility for MFs Administrative reason. to update Aadhaar details Sd/- Mission Director, of people. The UIDAI on MUMBAI, April 27: The The stress is, however, con- meet the cash requirements of ble from today itself till May taking outright purchase of and/ Swachh Bharat Mission (U), Assam April 24 granted condi- Reserve Bank of India today fined to the high-risk debt MF mutual funds in July 2013. 11, 2020, or up to utilisation of or repos against the collateral Janasanyog/CF/34/20 Dispur, Guwahati tional approval to the provided a Rs 50,000-crore segment at this stage; the larger Following the collapse of the allocated amount, whichev- of investment grade corporate CSCs that are doing shot in the arm to stressed mu- industry remains liquid, it said. Lehman Brothers, RBI in Oc- er is earlier. The Reserve Bank bonds, commercial papers, de- banking correspondent tual funds by unveiling a spe- “With a view to easing liquid- tober 2008 had provided a also said it will review the time- bentures and certificates of de- activity. – PTI cial liquidity facility for the sec- ity pressures on MFs, it has similar additional liquidity line and amount, depending posit held by MFs. No. SBM(U)218/2020/7 IndusInd Bank PAT tor, days after Franklin Tem- been decided to open a special support exclusively for mutu- upon market conditions. In case of oversubscription SHORT-TENDER NOTICE MUMBAI, April 27: pleton Mutual Fund decided to liquidity facility for mutual funds al fund industry. The announcement comes of the notified amount on any Mission Directorate of Swachh Bharat Mission (U), Private sector lender close six debt schemes. of Rs 50,000 crore,” it said. Under the Special Liquidity days after Franklin Templeton given day, the central bank said Assam invites sealed quotations from eligible IndusInd Bank today reported a 12.31 per cent In a statement, the central The RBI also stressed it re- Facility for Mutual Funds (SLF- Mutual Fund, which has been the allotment will be done on companies/firms/distributors for supply and delivery of dip in its consolidated profit bank said heightened volatility mains vigilant and will take MF), the RBI will conduct repo operating in India for 25 years, pro-rata basis. following items at Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Assam. after tax at Rs 315.25 in capital markets in reaction whatever steps are necessary operations of 90 days tenor at decided to shut down six debt “RBI will, however, reserve Sl. Items crore for the quarter ended to COVID-19 has imposed li- to mitigate the economic im- the fixed repo rate. schemes. the right to inject marginally No. March 2020 due to an quidity strains on mutual funds pact of COVID-19 and pre- “The SLF-MF is on-tap and The RBI further said funds higher amount than the noti- increase in loan loss (MFs), which have intensified serve financial stability. open-ended, and banks can availed under the SLF-MF fied amount due to rounding 1 Washable/ Re-usable Cloth Mask provisions, and also guided in the wake of redemption pres- Last time, the Reserve Bank submit their bids to avail fund- should be used by banks ex- effects,” it said. 2 Re-usable Rubber Hand Gloves towards difficulties on sures related to closure of some of India (RBI) had opened a spe- ing on any day from Monday clusively for meeting the li- The minimum bid amount asset quality because of 3 Manual Spraying Machines (16 liters capacity) the COVID-19 pandemic. debt MFs and potential conta- cial borrowing window of Rs to Friday, the central bank said. quidity requirements of MFs would be Rs 1 crore and mul- On a standalone basis, the gious effects therefrom. 25,000 crore for banks to help The scheme will be availa- by extending loans, and under- tiples thereof. – PTI 4 Water proof men/women full Jackets with caps net profit fell 16.17 per cent Detail of Tender document may be seen in the Assam to Rs 301.84 crore during Govt. e-procurement portal http: / /assamtenders.gov. the January-March quarter Draft electricity Bill in . as against Rs 360.10 crore in the year-ago Sd/- Mission Director, period. – PTI Power Ministry Swachh Bharat Mission (U), IOB loans for SHGs Janasanyog/CF/37/20 Assam Dispur, Guwahati - 6 MUMBAI, April 27: State-run India Overseas extends deadline for Bank (IOB) today said it OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT :: 4TH ASSAM is offering special loans of feedback till June 5 POLICE BATTALION KAHILIPARA:: GUWAHATI-19 up to Rs 1 lakh to self- ORDER help groups (SHGs) NEW DELHI, April 27: Electricity (Amendment) Bill Ref. this office Memo No. (1) Bn4/ Q/ Prop/ 2019-20/ borrowers to help them The Power Ministry today since 2014, which seeks to set meet their liquidity extended the deadline for sub- up an Electricity Contract En- 1643-48 Dtd. 31.03.2020 (2) Bn4/ Q/ Prop/ 2019-20/ requirements amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The mission of stakeholders’ com- forcement Authority (ECEA) 1637-42 Dtd. 31.03.2020 (3) Bn4/Q/ Prop/ 2019- 20/ loan will be given for three ments on the draft Electricity having power of a civil court to 1625-30 Dtd. 31.03.2020 (4) Bn4/Q/Prop/2019-20/ Amendment Bill by four settle disputes related to pow- years, which includes the 1631-36 Dtd. 31.03.2020 (5) Bn4/ Q/ Prop/ 2019-20/ initial six months as weeks till June 5. er purchase agreement be- moratorium, the bank said The ministry had circulated tween discoms and gencos. 1619-24 Dtd. 31.03.2020 regarding tender for (a) in a statement. – PTI the draft Bill on April 17, 2020 The draft provides that the Construction of Goat proof wire fencing in the side of SAIL contribution with a deadline to submit com- ECEA will have sole authority Children Park, Control room and Temple side (Est-II) ments in three weeks till May 8. to adjudicate matters related to NEW DELHI, April 27: (b) Construction of Goat proof wire fencing in the side State-owned SAIL today “This ministry has received specific performance of contracts said it has made an requests from various stake- related to purchase or sale of of Swahid bedi and Botanical Garden (Est-I) (c) additional contribution of holders for extension of time for power, between power genera- Repairing/ Renovation of Garage for light vehicles Rs 4 crore to support the submission of comments on the tion companies (gencos) and dis- fight against the (Capacity- 7 Nos) (d) Renovation of Garage for Big draft amendments. According- tribution companies (discoms). coronavirus pandemic. vehicles (Capacity- 4 Nos) (e) Renovation of Assam ly, it has been decided to extend The decision of the ECEA Steel Authority of India Ltd type Building (Saloon) at 4th AP Bn, Kahilipara, (SAIL) has contributed Rs the time period for submission can be challenged at the Ap- 1 crore each to the CM Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (i/c), Prime Minister’s Office, of comments/observations/sug- pellate Tribunal for Electrici- Guwahati -19. The last date for receipt of tender is hereby Relief Funds of Jharkhand, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, etc., Dr Jitendra Singh holding a review meeting gestions on the draft Electricity ty (APTEL) and, subsequent- extended to 04.05.2020, in view of the ongoing Odisha, Chhattisgarh and with the senior officers from North Eastern Council (NEC), Shillong as well representatives (Amendment) Bill 2020 to this ly, at the Supreme Court. West Bengal. – PTI of different government bodies and PSUs, on COVID-19 through video-conferencing, in CORONA (COVID-19) Pandemic. New Delhi on Monday. – PIB (Report on Page 7) ministry till June 5, 2020,” a min- Currently, State electricity istry order said. regulatory commissions and Sd/- Commandant, Earlier last month, the All Central Electricity Regulato- 4th APBN, Kahilipara, India Power Engineers’ Fed- ry Commission settle State- Janasanyog/C/83/20 Guwahati-19 Banks have done nothing to eration (AIPEF) had shot off a level and inter-State PPA dis- letter to Power Minister RK putes, respectively. Singh demanding that the pro- The AIPEF had strongly No. RDC/MDS/03/2017/ help retailers: Industry body posed date of receipt of com- condemned the timings of the ments on the draft Bill should Power Ministry’s move to ADMISSION NOTICE NEW DELHI, April 27: Banks have have done sweet nothing in this whole sit- there is this serious issue of shops shut- be extended to September 30 bring back the Electricity done “sweet nothing” to provide financ- uation to help retailers in this country,” ting down and a big amount of unemploy- Counselling for Admission into Post Graduate as no discussion can take place Amendment Bill 2020 when ing to retailers to tide over the lockdown Retailers Association of India (RAI) CEO ment happening. There is zero income in MDS Courses in the Regional Dental due to the lockdown. the whole country is fighting crisis, and the government intervention Kumar Rajagopalan told PTI. for retailers.” College, Guwahati for the Session 2020 Last month, the ministry had against the COVID-19 pan- is needed to avoid mass unemployment He claimed that the RBI circulars have Stressing that all industries are de- come out with fourth draft of the demic. – PTI On Suppression of the earlier office order vide No.RDC/ in the sector, according to RAI. been “set aside for want of various things, pendent on retail for sales, he said, “If MDS/03/2017/298-01 dated 24th April/ 2020 the 1st round of The retail industry body claimed that including new business plans” and as a retail does not work, production is of no counseling for admission into 50% Post Graduate seats in despite the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) result of that retailers are unable to get use. We want that clarification to come. Regional Dental College, Guwahati under Assam Quota circulars to banks to lend support to busi- financing from banks which would have We want the Centre to support us on Auto-makers wait for (Domicile of Assam) for the Session 2020 going to be held on nesses, on the ground retailers are find- been otherwise used for “paying salaries” that part.” 30th April/2020 at 11:00 a.m.. Candidates who appeared in ing it difficult to access funds from banks and other fixed costs as they have zero When asked about job losses in the re- restart of supply chain NEET-PG-2020 conducted by the National Testing Agency for various reasons. income at present. tail sector, Rajagolapan said, “Retailers may participate in the online counseling provided they fulfill all the eligibility criteria. “The banks are not giving any kind of Seeking the Centre’s intervention, themselves have become unemployed, to resume production finance to retailers although RBI has stepped Rajagopalan said, “We want clarifications and now they cannot be paying any sala- Candidates are directed to submit the following documents in. It is not happening on the ground. Banks from the government on this because ries. They don’t have any money.” – PTI NEW DELHI, April 27: A production and sell vehicles, through e-mail ID- [email protected] on or before week after the Centre an- “which is not possible at this 30th April/2020 nounced allowing of partial re- point of time”. 1. Admit Card issued by NBE : sumption of production by in- Similarly, a Hyundai Motor 2. Rank Letter issued by NBE : LIC’s new premium business jumps 25.2% dustries, automobile compa- India official said the company 3. 12th Marks sheet : nies including Maruti Suzuki, hasn’t started production yet as 4. Marks sheets of BDS 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Final Professional MUMBAI, April 27: Despite cent and 68.74 per cent respec- crore, the insurer said. LIC said The Corporation has collect- Hyundai, Toyota, Tata Motors Tamil Nadu continues to be Examination : 5. BDS degree certificate/Provisional degree certificate : losing the most productive fort- tively, recording a respective in- this was achieved in spite of the ed Rs 1,26,749 crore in group and Ford India are yet to under a strict lockdown. night of the year to COVID-in- crease of 1.19 per cent and 2.50 truncation of the most produc- schemes new business premi- 6. Permanent/Provisional Registration Certificate issued by resume production stating sup- When reached out for com- the DCl/State Dental Council of India: duced lockdowns, national insur- per cent, LIC said. tive fortnight of the year. um income as against Rs 91,179 ply chain, not just component ments, a Ford India spokesper- 7. Date of Birth Certificate : er LIC achieved a 25.2 per cent In terms of new policies, LIC The Corporation has collect- crore in FY2019, recording a suppliers but also dealers, son said, “At this point the plant 8. Internship Completion Certificate : growth in the first-year new busi- has recorded the best sales in ed single premium of Rs 21,967 growth of 39.01 per cent and a needs to start operating to re- is shut till May 3. So decision 9. Two pass port size photograph : ness premium in 2019-20, while the past six years, selling 2.19 crore and non-single premium market share of 80.54 per cent, start production. on the resumption will be tak- Sd/- Principal i/c private players collectively re- crore new policies in FY2020 ofRs 29,260 crore in the year, up from 77.94 per cent in FY19. The companies said in most en around the end of the month. Regional Dental College, Guwahati-32 corded just 11.64 per cent. while its first-year premium in- with their respective ratio being “Overall, we have achieved an parts of the country most of the Scale and intensity will be de- Janasanyog/D/310/20 This has the Corporation in- come rose to Rs 51,227 crore. 42.88 for single premium and impressive growth rate of 25.17 auto dealers and suppliers con- cided at that time.” creasing its market share as Individual new business perform- 57.12 for non-single premium. per cent in first-year new busi- tinue to be in a lockdown con- Earlier in the day, a Toyota well. The Corporation’s com- ance has shown impressive fig- Pension and group schemes ness premium compared to pri- dition. When contacted, a Maru- Kirloskar Motor (TKM) NO: BWRD/GEN-25/Pt-1/2014/182 posite market share in terms of ures of 2.19 crore in number of vertical created a new record vate players who have achieved ti Suzuki India (MSI) official said spokesperson said, “For the Reminder Notice number of policies and first-year policies and the first-year pre- by clocking over Rs 1-lakh crore a premium growth rate of 11.64 the company is yet to resume auto sector to start production Though the earlier news published on Assam Tribune, Niomia premium stood at 75.90 per mium income rose to Rs 51,227 in premium income in FY20. per cent,” LIC said. – PTI production. it is necessary that our supply Barta and Dainik Asom on dated 14.03.2020, but the following Last week, the Haryana gov- chain starts operating which contractors of the scheme “Immediate measures to protect Bahari ernment had granted permis- means not only the suppliers Satra, Fulbari, Bhogerpar and its adjoining area from the erosion sion to the company to restart but also the dealers. Currently, of river Brahmaputra for 2007-08 under CRF.” Estimated Amount: 7.03 (L) had not attended the office of the undersigned till date. Auto companies take online sales its Manesar-based manufactur- because of lockdown in many So, they are once again requested to attend the office of the ing facility but company Chair- parts of the country, most of the Executive Engineer, Barpeta W.R. Division, Barpeta within man RC Bhargava had said MSI auto dealers and suppliers con- 10.05.2020 with details of their following documents: route amid coronavirus pandemic would start operations when- tinue to be in a lockdown con- A. Bank pass book or Cancel Cheque ever it can maintain continuous dition.” – PTI B. PAN card NEW DELHI, April 27: Auto-makers Luxury car-maker BMW also said it Home’. The initiative focuses on the ease C. Address proof Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes and Hon- has rolled out a unique contactless expe- of purchasing a vehicle using digital tools to D. GST Registration certificate. da Cars India today said they have intro- rience for its customers in India. facilitate the entire process, including on- SI.No. Name of contractor Work Order No duced online sales initiatives in India in The ‘BMW Contactless Experience’ line payment of products and services. 1 M.Halim Khan BWRD/CS/B-3/2007-08/Pt/11 order to help customers book vehicles enables customers to explore and buy new “The customers now can not only explore, dt.06.02.2009 from the safety of their homes amid the and pre-owned BMW cars, book vehicle select and make online payment for our prod- 2 M/S New Krishnav SE(NAC)/199/BAR/Pt/173 coronavirus pandemic. service, and make payments online. ucts and services from the comfort of their dt.29.01.08 Volkswagen said it is digitising its sales “Amidst the current pandemic situa- homes, but can also get their ‘Three Pointed 3 Safiquar Rahman BWRD/CS/B-3/2007-08/70(A) and service portfolio, enabling customers tion, we have successfully transformed Star’ delivered right at their doorsteps, as dt.12.05.2008 with the flexibility to choose their preferred our business processes and put in place per their convenience,” Mercedes-Benz In- 4 Sahidul Islam BWRD/CS/B-3/2007-08/Pt/18 model at their comfort and convenience. various measures to effectively and effi- dia MD and CEO Martin Schwenk said. dt.06.02.2009 The online retail process is simple, ciently serve our existing customers and Honda Cars India today said it has 5 Samsul Haque BWRD/CS/B-3/2007-08/Pt-I/ hassle-free and provides an end-to-end prospects by leveraging new-age digital launched an online sales platform to help 48(A) dt.12.06.2008 contactless experience, the company said technologies,” BMW Group India Acting customersmanage their purchases without 6 Satyendra Sarma BWRD/CS/B-3/2007-08/39(A) in a statement. President Arlindo Teixeira said. visiting a dealership. The company’s ‘Hon- dt.05.02.2008 Volkswagen has integrated its 137 sales Similarly, Mercedes-Benz India said it has da from Home’ initiative allows customers 7 Semen Deka BWRD/CS/B-3/2007-08/Pt-I/ and 116 service touchpoints, enabling cus- further developed its online sales platform to browse through the product options, 25(A) dt.04.06.2008 tomers to choose their preferred dealer- and announced a host of new customer ini- select their preferred dealership and pro- Sd/- Executive Engineer ship while booking online. tiatives under the campaign ‘Merc from ceed to book their car online. – PTI Janasanyog/C/88/20 Barpeta W.R. Division, Barpeta TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 10 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI LEISURE & L IFESTYLE

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Chapter 21:00 Kumkum Bhagya 22:00 Happu Ki Ultan Paltan 14:00 Masterpiece 21:30 Kundali Bhagya 22:30 Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain! 17:00 12 Disaster 22:00 Ishq Subhan Allah 18:45 Doctor Strange Samay 22:30 Manmohini Ka Khel 23:00 Guddan Tumse Na ... WB 20:50 Rise of the Apes 12:00 Guddan Tumse Na ... 23:30 Kumkum Bhagya Vinaash ka Aarambh 12:30 Kumkum Bhagya 22:45 The Untouchables 12:30 Naati Pinky Ki Lambi ... 22:50 Kal Ke Baad 13:00 Kundali Bhagya 13:00 Choti Sarrdaarni 19:30 Ben 10 13:30 Tujhse Hai Raabta 13:30 Vidya 20:00 Oggy And The ... 14:00 Guddan Tumse Na ... 14:00 Bigg Boss - Weekend ... 12:10 The Meg 23:30 The Tom & Jerry Show 14:30 Dil Ye Ziddi Hai 16:00 Choti Sarrdaarni 13:55 Mission: Impossible – 15:00 Choti Bahu 12:30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 12:10 Old School Fallout 16:00 Pavitra Rishta 13:00 Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka! 13:30 Troy 16:15 Kung Fu Panda 2 17:00 Kumkum Bhagya 13:30 Kasautii Zindagii Kay 16:10 Zambezia 17:45 Entourage 12:00 Chhota Bheem 17:30 Kundali Bhagya 14:00 Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum 17:25 Music and Lyrics 19:35 Rush Hour 3 12:30 Grizzy And The ... 14:30 Dadi Amma.. 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Apes 18:30 Shubharamabh 13:00 Toy Story 3 pur to Kathmandu 20:00 Kasautii Zindagii Kay 19:00 Vidya 14:40 Pretty Woman 20:00 Chhota Bheem 20:30 Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka! 19:30 Choti Sarrdaarni 16:45 Avatar 21:00 Grizzy And The ... 21:00 Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum 20:00 Shakti Astitva Ke ... 19:35 The Jungle Book Ayurveda vs COVID-19 22:00 Mr. Bean: The Animated 21:30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 20:30 Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush 21:15 IP Man 2 23:00 M.A.D. 22:00 Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke 21:00 Shubharamabh 23:15 Unstoppable Ayurveda can be a quiet yet powerful force against 23:30 Teleshopping 22:30 Yeh Hai Chahatein 21:30 Naati Pinky Ki Lambi ... coronavirus, says an expert HBO s the field of alternative medicine gains include Ayurveda solutions in the district level con- 23:15 The Terminal popularity in the wake of COVID-19, the tingency plans being drawn up to contain COVID-19 ancient practice of Ayurveda with India as in all districts across the country. Prime Minister A 07:45 Pratham Xongbad its land of origin can don the role of quiet yet Narendra Modi in his recent address to the nation 07:00 Breakfast Live 14:00 Biyolir Headline 11:15 No. 1 Dilwala 08:00 Live at 8 16:00 Abelir Khabar 13:55 Sony Ke Titu Ki Sweety powerful armed forces in the fight against the advised everyone in his 7-point appeal to follow the 12:00 Deadly Game 09:00 Good morning Assam 16:30 Superfast Prime Time100 16:40 Lakshmi Bomb coronavirus, according to a seasoned Clinical As- guidelines issued by the Ministry of AYUSH to help 13:00 Wild Families 12:00 Forged In Fire 10:00 Assamese news 17:00 City18 18:20 Remo 14:00 World's Deadliest 12:30 Pawn Stars 11:30 Kotha Barta (R) 18:00 Prime Time18 20:55 Tarzan The Heman 12:00 Mid Day Live 15:00 Survival Of The Fittest 13:30 Storage Wars 19:00 Dintur Shironam 23:30 Double Taddkaa sistant Professor of Medicine from Weill Cor- build immunity against the coronavirus pandemic. 13:00 Assamese Telefilm 20:00 Porjyobekhyon 16:00 Dangerous Encounters 14:00 Food Tech 14:30 Afternoon Prime nell Medical College in New York. Bhattacharya said that cleansing the air in- STAR MOVIES 17:00 Wild Families 15:00 OMG! Yeh Mera India 17:30 Guwahati Bisesh 21:30 Aparadh Nama Weill Cornell Medicine is the biomedical re- cludes fumigation, the use of flames in homam, 16:00 Forged In Fire 18:00 Guwahati Live 22:00 North East Scan 23:15 Unstoppable 17:00 Storage Wars 18:30 Breaking @ 6:30 22:30 Noixo Xironam 11:45 De Dana Dan search unit and medical school of Cornell Uni- daily diyas, and any burning of herbs, especially 17:30 Shipping Wars 19:00 Assamesse Prime Time 15:10 The Jungle Book versity, a private Ivy League university, and ac- those with anti-viral or poisonous properties. 18:00 Modern Marvels 20:00 Discussion Show 17:30 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan 19:00 Car Jackers 21:00 Super Prime Time 19:55 Avengers: Infinity War 08:30 Devotional Music cording to Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya, practic- “Burned ajwain is used in eye remedies and 19:30 Pawn Stars 22:00 Live at 10 11:15 Commando 2 23:10 Tezz 08:45 Swachh Bharat Batori 20:00 OMG! Yeh Mera India 22:30 Noixo Guwahati 13:50 Beta 08.50 Batori ing Ayurveda is like approaching the disease can be used in a dhoopana, along with neem, 21:00 Forged In Fire 23:00 Noixo Batori 17:00 Mohan Vadani 15:00 Vigyan Prasar from the perspective of air, water, land and time. haldi, garlic and onion peels, and coconut husk. 22:00 Pawn Stars 19:45 Phir Hera Pheri 15:30 Classical Music 22:45 Drunken Master 22:30 Storage Wars 16:00 Abelir Batori “This is elaborated in a chapter on epidemics Opening doors and windows in the morning af- 18:00 Wild Hunters 23:00 Forged In Fire 1700 Xopun 16:05 Akholor Juti known as janapada-uddhvansa in ancient classic ter rising brings in fresh air allows concentrat- 19:00 India's Lost Worlds 1730 Barala Kai 16:30 Chiphung medical texts. The daily lifestyle of a survivor ed particles to leave,” she said. 20:00 Survival Of The Fittest 1830 Xopunor Aasutia Rang 17:00 Nimishote Batori 21:00 Africa's Deadliest 2000 Jonaki Kareng 17:02 DD Kisan TV Serial in Hindi 12:10 Himmatwar includes cleaning the air, using clean water prop- Known in vernacular languages as jutha, etho, 22:00 Wild Amazon 2030 Xopun 17:30 Krishi Darshan 15:00 Prem Rog 23:00 Dangerous Encounters 12:30 Jewels Of The Natural ... 18:00 Dharabahik 18:30 Shiva The Super Hero 3 2100 Oi Khapla STAR GOLD erly, cleansing the land, and becoming aware of ushta, enjalu, eccam, aintha and engili, among 13:00 Animal Planet Exclusives 2130 Bah Amarawati Bah 18:30 Batori 20:30 Kesari 23:10 Tezz 13:30 Living With Maneaters 2200 Borola Kai 18:45 NE News 23:30 Shiva The Super Hero time,” Bhattacharya said. others, many Indians know rules of washing 15:00 Fierce Fighters Alongside this pillar of lifestyle guidelines are hands, feet and face at certain times of day and 16:00 The Beauty Of Snakes a pillar of wisdom for food and a pillar of medi- around certain activities. 12:00 Investigates: Lost Treas- ures Of The Maya 19:00 Journey of Vivo IPL 23:30 Best of UEFA Champs cines for epidemics. Gradually shifting toward eating vegetables, 13:00 Adventure: Primal ... 20:00 IPL HLs 14:00 Adventure: Snakes in ... 21:00 Jouney of Vivo IPL According to Bhattacharya, who is Fulbright whole grains and pulses, and using less ingredi- 12:00 Immortal 15:00 Science: Street Genius 22:00 Football United Special 12:30 Football Greatest 16:00 Adventure: Primal ... Specialist in Public Health-Integrative Medicine ents is advised. Adding raisins (draksha), cori- 11:00 ICC Cricket World Cup 22:30 IPL HLs 13:00 NBA HLs 11:30 Men in Blue Victorious at Weill Cornell Medical College, Ayurveda does ander (dhanya) leaves, prunes, spinaches (saag), 17:00 Investigates: Airport Se- 18:30 IPL HLs 23:00 Ind vs Aus 14:00 UCL 16:30 Arena-E Sports curity Madrid 19:00 Journey of Vivo IPL 23:30 Football United Special 14:30 Best of UCL 17:00 Turf Wars not focus on the virus. “It focuses on the per- palak and dark green leafy vegetables to the 18:00 Science: Brain Games 20:00 IPL HLs 15:00 Impact Wrestling 17:30 Masters of Oz 18:30 Science: Science of ... 21:00 Journey of Vivo IPL 17:00 Best of UCL 18:00 Men in Blue Victorious son, the host. Every seed that can grow will not diet helps the bowel push contents down and 19:00 Memorable Masterstrokes 19:00 Science: Street Genius 17:00 Wild Africa: Rivers Of Life 22:00 Football United Special 17:30 Football Greatest 19:30 The Immortals grow in every soil. 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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) #### Family life and your home assume a subtle glamor today. You will be fascinated by secrets about your heritage and will discover new qualities in loved ones. A relative who has been out of touch might suddenly reappear. Tonight: Dinner with family. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ### Travel plans become important but are subject to change. Do background research if making an unusual or unfamiliar journey. You can learn a great deal at this time. Old concepts are changing. Memories of a THE PHANTOM ® By Lee Falk Across 24 Essential point 9 Sails grandparent or childhood companion are vivid and meaningful. Tonight: Relax. 4 Papeete and (4) collectively (6) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) thereabouts 26 A doll or a kite 11 Auction item (3) ##### You might enjoy earning income today. Business and pleas- (6) (3) 12 Attempt (5) ure combine harmoniously. Plan a party online on the job or surprise a 7 Seaport on W 27 Block up (4) 13 Scottish city co-worker with a small gift. Happiness you generate in others will be returned to Kyushu (8) 29 Misfortunes (4) (7) you threefold. Tonight: Feeling proud. 8 Oak seeds 32 Change from a 15 Monetary unit CANCER (June 21-July 22) (6) frozen state to of Myanmar (3) #### A different job, relationship or home might be in the stars 10 Escapes from a liquid or soft 16 Latin trio (3) soon. Do not resist the new order coming into your life. The long-term danger (5) state (4) 18 Mountain picture will be brighter than it might seem at first glance. More happiness is 13 German count 33 Ladle (5) spinach (6) coming, guaranteed. Tonight: Celebrate yourself. (4) 34 Capital of 20 Loft (5) 14 Enemies (4) Croatia (6) 21 Speak (3) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) 15 Scheme (4) 35 Strong black 22 Head covering ##### Your nature has been challenged by scandals and incon- 16 Charged atom coffee (8) (3) sistencies in the professional world in past years. That trend is being (3) 36 Bony (6) 23 Ethics (6) replaced with new excitement, even glamor, in your social life. You encounter 17 Tofu base (4) Down 25 Specialized people who have a hint of the legendary in their lives. Tonight: Ooh-la-la! 19 Useless (4) 1 Smell (5) U.N. agency (3) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 21 Indian 2 Concur or 28 Identity tag (5) ##### Your social circle widens today. Effort expended in relation- goddess of correspond (5) 30 Slack (5) ships will be met with a friendly response. A new friend offers valuable wisdom (9) 3 Inquires (4) 31 Eating utensil suggestions and ideas. A new opportunity for a child makes you happy. You will BLONDIE 23 A Central 4 Crown (5) (5) feel more optimistic. 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: Donor, basil, lading, viewer. lading, basil, Donor, : at the broken places. to be of a diagnostic nature. s d r o W – ERNEST HEMINGWAY TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 STATE THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 11 Lockdown hits tourism sector severely in Kaziranga CORRESPONDENT ment had earned a revenue of Rs. the existing road inside the forest of 4,82,42,229. Kaziranga will be improved with eleva- KAZIRANGA, April 27: The tourism This is worth mentioning that reve- tion of 5 feet. This work will be under- sector in Kaziranga has been badly hit nue collection from tourism sector in taken in Kohora central range, Bagori during the ongoing lockdown as most of Kaziranga has been further streamlined range and Burapahar range covering the business establishments, including resulting in a good progress during about 25 kilometres. This elevation of hotels, resorts, restaurants and market 2019-20 tourist season in spite of many existing road will help the marooned places have remained closed. ups and down as the State had witnessed wild animals of Kaziranga National Park The stakeholders, who either direct- CAA protests and the lockdown. to take shelter during high flood. Simi- ly or indirectly remain associated with Meanwhile Kaziranga National Park lar work will also be taken up in areas in tourism sector including jungle safari will take up necessary measures as far Panpur Reserved forest and others un- operators, have been badly affected since as improvement of existing road condi- der Kaziranga National Park cum Tiger the day COVID-19 episode started in tions inside the park areas is concerned Reserve, sources added. the nation. after the Ministry of Environment and According to a senior Forest official of According to Forest department Forest, Government of India has accept- Kaziranga, Rajya Sabha Member Kama- sources, during 2019-2020 period at ed the proposal submitted by Rajya Sab- khya Prasad Tassa has expressed his least 1,54,357 Indian tourists and 11,392 ha Member Kamakhya Prasad Tassa. gratitude to the Union Environment and foreign tourists visited the Kaziranga A video conference meeting was held Forest Minister for accepting his pro- People standing in a queue outside a book stall during the nationwide lockdown, at Tezpur on Monday. – UB Photos National Park. So an amount of Rs on last Friday between Union Environ- posal with regard to improvement and 4,75,83,491 was earned as forest reve- ment and Forest Minister and Assam elevation of existing road in Kaziranga nue from tourism. During 2018-19 tour- Forest Minister. forest for the safety of wild animals dur- Aid provided Sensation over 22 people coming ism period, Kaziranga Forest depart- According to a highly placed source, ing high flood. to veteran scribe from Dhubri to Sonitpur district Illegal logs Vaccination drive for pigs in CORRESPONDENT CORRESPONDENT down, they reached the Hospital were quarantined to- seized at mentioned mosque in day at a centre based in Siraju- HAILAKANDI, April 27: Dhemaji Hailakandi TEZPUR, April 27: At a Gudamghat area this morn- li area near Dhekiajuli town in The State government ex- ANN SERVICE CORRESPONDENT Mohonpur, Katlicherra, fever in six districts of the time when Sonitpur district ing by a hired bus. Sonitpur district. It has been tended an aid of Rs 20,000 to Chondipur, Balikundi and Al- State. administration as per the In the meantime, from learnt that regarding the issue an ailing veteran journalist DHEMAJI, April 27: A HAILAKANDI, April 27: gapur in the past few days. Selling of pigs and pork government notification has every walk of life here, ques- an inquiry is being conducted from Hailakandi district, team of Dhemaji Forest offi- The District Animal Hus- Laskar said the depart- meat has been banned in the been busy round-the-clock tions arose as to how these by the district administration. Debdas Purkayastha, on Fri- cials with the help of Dhe- bandry and Veterinary au- ment has set a target of vac- State with immediate effect to keep the It needs day last. maji police yesterday recov- thority here is on a massive cinating 700 pigs in the next from Saturday. Minister for district free mention The Media Adviser to ered a large number of ille- drive to vaccinate pigs couple of days. He said Animal Husbandry and Vet- from COV- Movement of people from Red to here that Chief Minister, Hrishikesh gal logs from a household of against classical swine fever. though there has been cases erinary, Atul Bora said that a ID-19, the the quar- Goswami instructed the Green Zone creates tension one Mahendra Mudoi of No,. District Animal Husbandry of death of pigs due to classi- five-member team of veter- incident of antined DIPR to clear the one-time 2 Gahpuria village in North and Veterinary Officer, RA cal swine fever in some dis- inarians would be sent to the recovering 22 people from people could arrive this place people are – Abdul Mutal- financial assistance to the Dhemaji area under Dhema- Laskar disclosed that 167 tricts of the State, there is affected districts and proper a mosque in Godamghat area by a hiring a bus at Rs 40,000. ib, Jamal Uddin, Akbar Ali, senior journalist from the ji PS, which is about 10 kilo- pigs have been vaccinated to not a single case in the dis- steps would be taken to dis- near Balipara in Sonitpur It was also questioned that Sikandar Ali, Md Maijiud- Journalists’ Medical Welfare metres away from Dhemaji protect them from classical trict so far. Till now, 1,964 pose of the carcass to pre- district has created sensa- on what ground the Dhubri din, Md. Jahangeer Alam, Scheme. town. swine fever at places such as pigs have died due to swine vent infection. tion among the people. It is district administration has Mujibur Rahman, Rustam The mediapersons of According to official sourc- to be mentioned here that given the permission to this Ali, Mafidul Mamin, Gias- Hailakandi have expressed es, a joint expedition led by these 22 people were in 22-member team of Zamaa- uddin, Halimuddin, Jafar Ali, their happiness over the grant- Dhemaji Forest Ranger Ami- Dhubri-Bilasipara area tis to move from a ‘Red Abdul Jabbar, Tahir Ali, Nur ing of medical aid to Purka- ya Kumar Pachani and police where they took part in a re- Zone’ to a ‘Green Zone’ area Muhammad, Abdul Jabbar, yastha, who has spent four dec- sub-inspector of Dhemaji Sa- ligious congregation like Sonitpur district. Kamaluddin Seikh, Rsidul ades in the local vernacular dar PS Padmeswar Borka- (Tablighi Zamaat). Howev- The recovered people after Islam, Nabi Hussain, Mu- journalism. He was also felici- taky on Sunday morning last er, after being stuck there the preliminary health check- barak Ali, Zahed Ali and tated by the Media Adviser at raided the house of Mahen- following the ongoing lock- up in Tezpur Kanaklata Civil Hasim Ansari. the National Press Day held dra Mudoi of No. 2 Gahpuria centrally at Silchar last year. village and detected a huge Meanwhile, the district po- number of illegal valuable lice also stepped in, as part of About 500 stranded in Jorhat logs there. As reported, Ma- its mission to reach out to the hendra Mudoi has been alleg- elderly during the lockdown, move to Majuli in 2 days edly involved in black- mar- procuring medicines from STAFF CORRESPONDENT of the State Transport de- reaching their destinations re- keting of logs since long back. Guwahati for the veteran partment on Sunday as part spectively, the official stated. The seized logs are said to journalist and two other sen- JORHAT, April 27: As part of the Government inter-dis- Paid services transporta- be worth of around Rs 4 lakh. ior citizens namely former of the inter-district move- trict movement of people tion was also available, the The joint raid team seized professor of SS College Bijit ment of people allowed by the stranded due to the lock- official said, adding all norms the illegal logs and brought Kumar Bhattacharjee and State Government, altogeth- down. of social distancing as per them to the concerned For- retired engineer, GREF, er about 500 people stranded The official informed that COVID-19 rules and health est Range Officer’s office by Ranju Kumar Nath, and hand- in Jorhat district went to Ma- about 150 people stranded check-ups were adhered to two trucks. The raid team, ed over the packets to them juli island on Sunday and Mon- in Majuli reached Ni- during the inter-district however, could not appre- at their home on Friday. day through boats arranged matighat here in the two movement of people. hend the black marketeer of by the Jorhat district admin- timber as he fled away as A medical official examining a youth coming from another district, at Bakaliaghat on Monday. days on boats sailing from The official further stated – UB Photos ABSU hails istration from Nimatighat on Kamalabarighat. that the boat service between soon as the team reached the outskirts here. Several trips were carried mainland Jorhat and the Brah- his house. Governor’s A Jorhat district adminis- out by boats from both Ni- maputra island will continue A case has been lodged in tration official told this news- matighat and Kamalabarighat, till April 30. Stranded people this connection at Dhemaji Resentment over import of rule in BTC paper that about 500 strand- with administration from of from other districts and from Police Station. CORRESPONDENT ed people left for Majuli in the both districts arranging buses Jorhat were coming and leav- two days after the special COVID-19 vegetables from red zone UDALGURI, April 27: The free for the passengers to ing since Saturday as per in- boat service was started by ANN SERVICE Yuva Chatra Sanstha and Oil vegetables from Red Zone ar- All Bodo Students’ Union reach the ghats and also to re- structions given by Govern- warriors Inland Water Transport wing Drilling and Production Un- eas. (ABSU) today hailed the Gov- turn from the ghats after ment, the official said. appreciated DULIAJAN, April 27: Alto- ion have expressed dismay “It is a matter of aston- ernor’s rule in the BTAD re- CORRESPONDENT gether seven student and over the import of vegeta- ishment that the administra- gion until the elections were workers’ organisations have bles from Red Zone areas. tive machinery has been held for the formation of the ACMS concern over DHUBRI, April 27: Dhu- expressed dissatisfaction over The seven organisations al- fooled by an opportunistic 4th General Council of the bri district Youth Congress the alleged import of vegeta- leged that a middle party has section in such an emergen- BTC. This was stated by Dipen on Monday appreciated po- bles from Red Zone areas of played the main role in the cy situation,” the organisa- Boro, president of the student fate of tea company lice officials, health workers the State to Duliajan. import of vegetables from tions expressed through organisation in this region. STAFF CORRESPONDENT tea company – Assam Com- ic, has cast a shadow of gloom and journalists and distribut- The Duliajan units of All the restricted areas. the release. Talking to this correspond- pany India Limited (ACIL), over the tea workers’ com- ed gamusa , masks etc., Tai Ahom Students’ Union, The organisations also de- “If the administration can’t ent, the ABSU president said DIBRUGARH, April 27: now owned by BRS Ven- munity. However, the Assam among them. Muttock Yuva Chatra Sanmi- manded a stern action against check these notorious busi- that the Governor has taken a Company India Limited has In the wake of media reports tures Investment Limited. According to Youth Con- lan, Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad, the middle party that has car- ness circles, then we have to worthy decision as per the rules about disturbing financial po- If the media reports of the not uttered a word on the re- gress, these are real warri- Anti-Corruption Youth Pow- ried out the ‘illegal business’ come forward to take action after the completion of the third sition of BR Shetty Group financial crisis are to be be- ported crisis so far,” men- ors who are on the battlefield er, Sonowal Kachari Stu- neglecting administrative ourselves,” the release fur- term of the present council in and amid growing apprehen- lieved, ACMS president and tioned Ghatowar. fighting against COVID-19. dents’ Union, Anusuchita Jati regulations about carrying of ther stated. power. “We hail the Governor’s sions about closure of his former Union Minister Paban The ACMS president has rule in the region and hope that business undertakings, the Singh Ghatowar in a letter urged upon the Chief Minis- the elections would be held Assam Chah Mazdoor Sang- to Chief Minister Sarbanan- ter to ensure that livelihood when the prsent situation aris- ha (ACMS) here has ex- da Sonowal, has said that sur- of the large chunk of the tea ing out of COVID-19 improves pressed concern over the vival of about two lakh popu- garden workers of ACIL is Garbage heaps compound in the region and people of the likely fate of some 45,000 lation of the tea company is not affected due to the issues region get their right to elect a workers and their depend- likely to be affected in the in the major business under- new council of their choice,” ants who toil in some 14 tea State. “The disturbing news taking of the BR Shetty hygiene woes at Diphu Boro added. estates of the world’s oldest during the ongoing pandem- Group. CORRESPONDENT and allowing the garbage heaps to grow. Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s “The continuing lockdown has restrict- Chief Executive Member Tuliram Rong- DIPHU, April 27: At a time when the ed work in maximum departments but hang and the Karbi Anglong district ad- government and municipal authorities sanitation work is totally exempted from ministration to help them return safely have been persistently carrying out the restriction list. Still, the garbage to their own areas. mass cleaning drives and sanitisation to heaps have remained unattended in sev- Malaria Day observed: World Ma- tackle COVID-19, huge piles of garbage eral locations of the town,” said a resi- laria Day was observed in the middle of in front of the District Transportation dent. lockdown at an isolated village in Karbi Officer, DC Colony and Panbari locali- Quarantined labourers seek Anglong district on Saturday. A respon- ties have made the lives of residents KAAC assistance: A group of around siveness conference was organized in miserable. 45 skilled and unskilled workers, resi- the presence of Obed Killing, Karbi While social organisations and public dents of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Anglong’s District Vector Borne Dis- leaders are insisting for maintaining autonomous districts, were engaged in ease Consultant under the National Vec- compulsory hygiene and sanitization, the various private companies in Nagaland tor Borne Disease Control Programme picture in certain areas of Diphu town capital Kohima and are now staying at a (NVBDCP), Malaria Inspector Bhokto only depicts negligence. quarantine centre in Dimapur. Bannerjee and Surveillance Inspector Heaps of garbage have piled on the These workers, after imposition of the Jiten Kro at Kania Enghi village, Manja, roadside just across the office of the Dis- lockdown, reached Dimapur on foot last around 20 km from Diphu. trict Transportation Officer. The gar- month and were rescued by Nagaland The Malaria department carried out bage heaps have remained unattended Police. They were quarantined at the DDT spraying, distributed insecticide- for a long time and have become a cause Dimapur District Sports Complex last treated bed nets, and collected blood for concern. Following frequent rainfall month. samples in slides. Motivational lectures these days, the scene has become in- One migrant labourer told the media were delivered through All India Radio creasingly grimy. that they have completed almost 25 days and loudspeakers in the district to mark Police personnel being felicitated for their exemplary duty during the ongoing lockdown period at Narayanpur police station, People of the town have blamed the of quarantine and now want to return the day. It was also observed in all block on Monday. – UB Photos Diphu Municipal Board for its negligence home. These workers have requested primary health centres in the district. 12 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI SPORTS TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 ‘Many thought I would be last Holding finds no logic in person to play for India’ legalising ball-tampering NEW DELHI, April 27: “I have not taken special NEW DELHI, April 27: instead of saliva or sweat. cricket said. Jasprit Bumrah has risen rap- coaching and whatever I have Michael Holding feels legal- “Before they got to that Pakistan legend Waqar idly to become one of the learnt is from seeing the TV. ising ball tampering in the post point they said if they restart Younis made it clear that use leading fast bowlers in the I used to replicate the action COVID-19 world is a bit “self cricket it has to be played in of saliva is a must and can’t be world but he says many of a tennis ball bowler. contradictory” while Proteas a bio-secure environment. done away with when com- thought that he would be the “I don’t know when this great Allan Donald is com- “They were saying crick- petitive cricket resumes. “last person to play for In- action was developed. Till pletely on the opposite end of eters for instance would have “As a fast bowler, I reject dia” given his unusual bowl- Under-19, I had a different the spectrum on a subject that to isolate themselves for two this because this (using sali- ing action. action. That used to change, has divided opinions. weeks to make sure that va and sweat) is a natural The Indian pacer made this but when this action got de- The International Cricket everything was fine for when process. A ball exchanges revelation during a live ses- veloped, then nobody al- Council (ICC), during its re- they got to the venue before hands all day, you run in, huff- sion on Instagram with lowed me to change it and I cent CEC meeting, consid- the match started. And eve- ing and puffing, you sweat former India batsman Yuvraj ered the use of artificial sub- ryone involved (with the Holding and using saliva is natural Singh. They told me that I would stances on the ball instead of match) will have to do the rather than on intent. It’s a “Many people told me that saliva. same thing,” he said. “That person according to habit and you just can’t con- I won’t play for long, there just play one or two Ranji “I have read that ICC is What Holding can’t fathom what you are doing should be trol this aspect,” Waqar said. was an expectation that the Trophy games, that it (the contemplating preventing is that if people quarantine free of COVID-19. If the ICC Donald, however, is open last person to play for the action) is difficult for the people from using saliva on themselves and then start thinks that the two-week to the idea. country would be me,” said body. But I kept on the ball due to COVID-19 and playing, why saliva can’t be period to prove that you are “I absolutely agree with Bumrah when Yuvraj asked improving and I persisted allowing them to use foreign used then. free of COVID-19 is not fool- legalising ball-tampering. I him about his high-arm bowl- with my action. substances on the ball to keep “Now, if you are saying proof, then that means you said so in an article some- ing action. “ the shine on but in front of everyone is in the bio-secure are putting everyone in that time in the 2000s. It happens “They told me that I would – Jasprit Bumrah the umpire. I don’t under- environment, you are stay- environment in jeopardy? anyway, we see guys throw- just play one or two Ranji stand the logic behind that,” ing in the same hotel, you are “Why would you want to ing the ball on the ground Trophy games, that it (the ac- worked on it,” he said. Holding told ESPNCricinfo. not moving for the length of play cricket under those cir- and umpires say to throw it tion) is difficult for the body. Bumrah has gone on to play The West Indies great also time you are playing the cumstances? It’s either safe up and it’s pretty obvious But I kept on improving and made his India debut in Janu- Bumrah, without taking 64 ODIs, 50 T20s and 14 questioned the ICC for shift- matches, if that is the case or it’s not. No guessing, what they are doing. It could I persisted with my action,” ary 2016 following his ex- names, also revealed the in- Tests for the country since ing its stand on the issue by why are you worried about please,” one of the most re- work if it is well-monitored,” said the 26-year-old, who ploits in the IPL. spiration behind his action. breaking into the side. – PTI allowing foreign substance someone’s saliva? spected voices in world Donald said. – PTI Italy’s PM Not regrets about delays Serie A Was on course for NY Guv wants to see restart decision top-15 ranking: sports teams return IPL snub: Vihari ROME, April 27: Italian NEW DELHI, April 27: Prime Minister Giuseppe NEW YORK, April 27: The governor on New Yorkers, and said a resumption of Happy to be a Test specialist, Conte delayed a decision on Lakshya Sen of New York raised the possibility of some sports competition could help. India batsman Hanuma Vihari restarting Serie A football but major-league sports teams returning to “We want to bring sports back, so there’s says being snubbed by IPL gave the green light for top the playing field or arena – only with no an activity that people can watch on TV,” franchises this season has athletes to resume training in fans in the stands. he told reporters. neither made him sad nor af- a week’s time. Governor Andrew Cuomo said he had Cuomo said that while he was no ex- fected his belief that he is Conte unveiled the first spoken to several sports team owners – pert on sports economics, some sports good enough for the shorter details of how the country will he did not name them, but New York’s might earn enough in television revenues formats as well. emerge from a lockdown teams include the iconic Yankees baseball that they could make a go of it even with- Vihari was bought by Del- aimed at halting the spread team, as well as football, hockey and bas- out ticket sales. hi Capitals for Rs 2 crore in for overseas Tests, Vihari of the coronavirus pandemic ketball clubs – and he speculated that for “What sports can you do without an au- the 2019 IPL but he didn’t said he always tries to put a that has officially claimed some it might make economic sense to dience? What sports can you make work find any takers this season, price on his wicket so that he more than 26,000 lives in It- play before empty stadiums. economically that you don’t have to sell a which has been indefinitely is not left out of the team. aly and 200,000 worldwide. Cuomo made the remarks during a dai- seat in the stadium or in the arena?” he suspended because of the “I am ready to do anything He said individual athletes ly briefing on the coronavirus in his state, asked rhetorically. COVID-19 pandemic. for my team. I always tried would be allowed to resume the hardest hit in the US by the pandemic. Virtually all organised sports in the coun- “I realised that when things to score runs, dig deep and training on May 4. He also sketched plans for slowly reopen- try – professional and amateur – have been are not in your control, you play long innings whenever I Teams could start to train ing the state’s economy, saying manufactur- halted since mid-March over concerns can’t do much about it. No play abroad. I always try to together again on May 18. ing and construction firms may resume about the risks posed when large groups regrets. I am not gutted about do my best so that team can’t But Conte did not say working on May 15, but any easing would of fans crowd together. IPL (snub),” Vihari said dur- drop me,” said the 26-year- when Serie A might resume NEW DELHI, April 27: He is currently placed 27th first take place in the north of the state There are a few exceptions: World Wres- ing an Instagram chat on the old, who scored a gritty 55 in a season interrupted on With five titles under his belt, in the world rankings. where the virus has been less a problem. tling Entertainment (WWE) has been au- show ‘Homerun with AV’. the second Test in New Zea- March 9 with Juventus lead- Lakshya Sen was racing to- He continued his good run But he noted that weeks of enforced thorised to operate in Florida, where it is “My focus always was on land earlier this year. ing Lazio by a point. – AFP wards the top echelons of in- early this year, claiming a big confinement have taken a psychological toll classified as an essential service. – AFP Tests from an early age and I Successful as a Test spe- ternational badminton before win over Asian Games gold- am happy I could achieve cialist, Vihari believes he also Umar Akmal his stunning run was halted by medallist Jonathan Christie of whatever I did,” added Vi- has the ability to do well in the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia at the Badminton hari, who kept his base price other formats. handed which brought all competitive Asia Team Championships Ranieri’s brush with glory at Rs 50 lakh this season. “See I can’t change what action to a halt across the and then putting up an im- Vihari said he is in awe of people think about you. I 3-year ban world. pressive show against captain Virat Kohli’s work have to score runs consist- KARACHI, April 27: Tem- With the world in lockdown former world champion with his beloved Roma ethic and has learnt a lot by ently and those are the peramental Pakistan batsman to contain the deadly disease, Viktor Axelsen of Denmark PARIS, April 27: Claudio watching his preparation be- thoughts that come to my Umar Akmal was on Mon- Lakshya too is enduring the in the second round of the All Ranieri won the hearts of the fore matches. mind. day banned for three years uncertain times within the England Championships. football world when he took “The best part of Kohli’s “I believe I have the abili- by the PCB for failing to re- confines of his apartment, near Lakshya was looking for- Leicester City to the 2016 port corrupt approaches game is his preparation. I ty to play all formats. So the Prakash Padukone Bad- ward to the Swiss Open Premier League title, but six Claudio ahead of the country’s pre- have learnt that from him. that’s good enough for me, minton Academy (PPBA) in (March 17-22) but All England years earlier he came to with- Ranieri mier T20 league this year. His work ethic is also amaz- this knowledge. Once I get Bengaluru. turned out to be the last tour- in touching distance of an even brushed with The Pakistan Cricket Board “I was looking forward to nament before the BWF sus- ing,” he said. right the opportunity, I can more romantic achievement greatness at (PCB) said the ban was im- play big tournaments, com- pended all action. 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