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GET IT ON RN-1127/57 TECH/GH – 103/2018-2020, VOL. 82, NO. 127 www.assamtribune.com Google Play ePaper app for The Assam Tribune Pages 12 Price: 6.00 GUWAHATI, TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 p2 Troops committed to uphold p5 Protest against State Govt p9 Expect govt financial package peace: China move on labour reforms in 2-3 days: Gadkari to industry PM calls for boost to 2 more test positive in Guwahati Border sealed Five patients from Bongaigaon NILAMBAZAR, May 11: discharged from MMCH Following spike in COVID- economic activities 19 cases in Tripura, Karimganj district STAFF REPORTER he was taken to MMCH on “The person has a paan administration today Sunday for tests by a col- shop at Guwahati and he was sealed the border with the GUWAHATI, May 11: league in motorcycle,” sourc- admitted at GMCH on April neighbouring state. Except Two more persons, including es said, adding that Sahani had 24 for various other ail- those used in emergency services and carrying a patient of GMCH and a also worked at a godown at ments,” the sources said. He essentials, the movement worker in a Fancy Bazar ho- Changsari a few days back. was also taken to MMCH for of vehicles to and from tel, tested positive for COV- “He had fever and when he treatment this evening. Tripura has also been ID-19 today in Guwahati, tak- came for screening we took Currently, there are banned. – ANN Service ing the State tally to 64. his samples and had advised around 350 patients admitted Manmohan “One originally hails from home quarantine,” sources at at GMCH and new patients Morigaon, while the other is the MMCH said. He was tak- are not being admitted since NEW DELHI, May 11: Former Prime Minister from Guwahati itself,” Health en to MMCH for admission the detection of COVID-19 Manmohan Singh is stable Minister Himanta Biswa at around 8 pm this evening. in a doctor within the facility and his condition has Sarma said in tweet. The second patient is from a couple of days back. improved, even as he Sources identified one as Monoha village in Morigaon Tests are being conducted tested negative for Manglu Sahani who works at but was living in Guwahati for in all the 1,500 staff and pa- COVID-19, hospital a hotel in Fancy Bazar. the last several years. tients and the contacts of the sources said on Monday. “Forty-five-year-old Saha- Sources said he is a patient positive patient. Singh (87) was admitted to ni was suffering from fever at the neurology department the AIIMS here on Sunday evening. – PTI since a few days, after which of GMCH. SEE PAGE 6 No salary cut NEW DELHI, May 11: The Finance Ministry 2 NE-bound passenger reacting to news reports, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video conference with the Chief Ministers, at in a tweet on Monday said: Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Monday. – UB Photos “There is no proposal under consideration of NEW DELHI, May 11: to ensure that the infection trains to leave Delhi today Govt for any cut Economic activities in In- Ensure COVID-free rural India does not spread to rural In- STAFF REPORTER to spread of COVID-19. In addition, the Agartala- whatsoever in the existing dia are set to “gather dia following relaxation in The Dibrugarh-New Delhi- New Delhi-Agartala (weekly) salary of any category of steam”, Prime Minister economic activities in a cali- tion arising out of the pandem- lockdown norms which in- GUWAHATI, May 11: Dibrugarh (daily) passenger passenger special will run from central government employees”. – PTI Narendra Modi told chief brated manner as the 54-day ic and the nationwide lock- cluded allowing movement of With the Railway Ministry special will run from New New Delhi with effect from ministers on Monday, nationwide lockdown nears an down, with the prime minis- migrant workers. deciding to gradually resume Delhi with effect from May 12 May 18 and from Agartala with UGC directive while asserting that the end. India is under a lockdown ter telling them that the fu- At the same time, he em- passenger train operations, and from Dibrugarh with ef- effect from May 20 with stop- NEW DELHI, May 11: country will have to devise since March 25 which is ture path for the country will phasised that India will have two ‘Passenger Special’ fect from May 14. The train pages only at Badarpur, Gu- The University Grants a “balanced strategy” to scheduled to end on May 17. be determined on the basis of to devise and implement a trains between New Delhi will have stoppages only at wahati, Kokrajhar, New Jal- Commission has directed revive the economy and During the meeting, which the suggestions by the states. “balanced strategy” to deal and the northeastern region Mariani, Dimapur, Lumding, paiguri, Katihar, Barauni, Patli- all varsities in the country deal with COVID-19 with lasted for nearly six hours, According to official sourc- with the pandemic and step will start running with limit- Guwahati, Kokrajhar, New Jal- putra, Pandit Deen Dayal Upad- to set up a cell for a sharp focus on ensuring Modi and the chief ministers es, Modi told the chief min- up the economic activities in ed number of stoppages. paiguri, Katihar, Barauni, Dan- hyaya Junction and Kanpur handling grievances of students related to that rural areas remain held extensive discussions on isters that the biggest chal- a gradual manner. Both the railway authori- apur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upad- Central stations. examinations and other free from the pandemic. various aspects of the situa- lenge for the country will be Noting that slowly but sure- ties and the State health de- hyaya Junction, Prayagraj and The fare structure of these academic activities arising The thrust of the video con- ly, economic activities have partment, along with local Kanpur Central stations dur- special trains will be like reg- due to the COVID-19 ference with all state chief started in several parts of the administrations here said that ing its journeys both ways. ular time-tabled Rajdhani Ex- pandemic. – PTI ministers was to chalk out a Alert TODAY country,�the prime minister they will take various steps, On May 12, the train will press trains or as per the reg- Nirav trial comprehensive roadmap, said in the coming days, the including screening of pas- start from New Delhi at 4:10 ular time-tabled trains, ex- with a focus on strengthening process will gather steam. sengers, with a view to en- pm. It will arrive at Guwahati cluding the catering charges. LONDON, May 11: Alive TOMORROW Fugitive diamond the COVID-19 containment suring that resumption of at 7:50 pm on May 13 and reach merchant Nirav Modi, strategy and stepping up of SEE PAGE 6 train operations does not lead Dibrugarh at 7 am on May 14. SEE PAGE 6 fighting extradition to India on charges over the USD 2 billion PNB fraud Morphed and money laundering Record 4,213 COVID-19 CM interacts with PSUs, case, appeared via message on videolink before a UK court on the first day of his five- COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours STAFF REPORTER industry bodies day extradition trial on Monday. – PTI NEW DELHI, May 11: As some particular locations rel- the total cases to 67,152 and GUWAHATI, May 11: A Arnab case India registered a record atively large outbreaks has death toll to 2,206. State govt bid to revitalize economy jump of 4,213 COVID-19 cas- also been noticed.” As many as 20,917 COV- doctored screenshot of NEW DELHI, May 11: es in the last 24 hours, the “And in this context if you ID-19 patients have been Health Minister Himanta STAFF REPORTER is very much concerned about efforts to revive the econo- The Supreme Court today Biswa Sarma’s twitter han- extended the protection government on Monday said remember even AIIMS Di- cured till now, taking the re- the loss incurred by the indus- my were underway. to Republic TV editor-in- some relatively large out- rector (Dr Randeep Guleria) covery rate to 31.15 per cent. dle, which stated that eight GUWAHATI, May 11: As tries and has come up with He said in view of many for- chief Arnab Goswami breaks have been noticed in had said that if these are not Also 1,559 patients have re- more COVID-19 patients part of State government’s ef- measures to check the eco- eign companies expressing against any coercive particular locations and it is contained properly, the covered in last 24 hours, the were detected in the State, forts to revitalize the industri- nomic slowdown,” Sonowal their interest to migrate their action and reserved its important to focus on con- highest number of recover- today created a sensation. al sector, which is hit hard by said during the interaction. base to India, he has already verdict on his plea tainment efforts to ensure Relatively ies recorded in one day. The message that re- COVID-19 pandemic, Chief He said that the State gov- discussed the matter with the seeking quashing of the that the country does not Ajay Sawhney, Chairman sembled the Health Min- Minister Sarbananda Sonow- ernment worked relentless- Prime Minister and sent let- FIR lodged against him by reach the community trans- large of the Empowered Group 9, ister’s tweets said eight al today interacted with rep- ly during last four years to ter to the Central Govern- Mumbai Police. – PTI more persons who trav- III Also see page 3 mission stage. outbreaks which deals with Technology resentatives of Central and develop a favourable econom- ment to make suggestions to The government also said noticed in and Data Management, said elled in the bus from Ra- State Government PSUs, in- ic environment in the State. those companies to set up JOCOSERIOUS the coronavirus tracking app the mobile application has jasthan in which the Ca- dustry and tea associations at He further said that industries their production facilities in Aarogya Setu is secure as it particular been developed in order to char district patient trav- the Assam Administrative in Assam contribute 39 per Assam. The Prime Minister has been designed keeping areas: Centre alert people before they elled have tested positive Staff College here and solicit- cent to the State GDP and has responded positively on in mind the privacy of peo- come in contact with infect- for COVID-19. It pegged ed their suggestions to arrest provide direct employment the issue, he informed. ple and is playing a crucial transmission rate would be- ed patients and to alert the the total cases in the the economic slowdown. He to approximately 4 lakh peo- Moreover, saying that the role in India’s fight against come higher. So, it is impor- health system to take ade- State at 70. also talked to several industry ple and indirect employment State government has taken COVID-19. tant for us now to focus on quate steps for their help. The minister denied leaders through video confer- to around 20 lakh people and up steps to facilitate return Asked if there has been a containment efforts and en- The Aarogya Setu mobile that he tweeted the mes- ence who joined the interac- this sector has been severely of migrant workers of the community transmission of sure that we do not reach the app, downloaded by 9.8 crore sage. His account was not tion from different parts of the affected by the lockdown. State who are stranded at dif- the disease, joint secretary stage of community trans- Indians, has contributed sig- hacked, but someone ap- State and the country. Stating that due to lock- ferent places of the country, in the Health Ministry Lav mission,” he said. nificantly in the country’s fight parently doctored a “COVID-19 has posed an down big and small tea gar- Sonowal stressed on making Agarwal at a press briefing Agarwal said 4,213 COV- against COVID-19, he said, screenshot. The message extraordinary challenge to the dens incurred loss to the tune best use of their skills to boost said, “Some clusters have ID-19 cases and 97 deaths adding that the app has been was circulated widely. economy. The present crisis of around Rs. 500 crores, the industrial sector. been found here (in the coun- have been reported in last 24 designed keeping in mind the calls for extraordinary re- Sonowal assured the indus- Why is he not wearing a SEE PAGE 6 mask? try), and in some cases in hrs till Monday 8 am, taking privacy of people. – PTI sponse. The State government try leaders that continuous SEE PAGE 6 Assam COVID-19 State falters in fight against arsenic, fluoride SIVASISH THAKUR affected areas on priority basis. Official sources told The Assam Trib- WORLD positive nurse alleges Concerned over the State’s slow une that the under the NJJM, every ru- Confirmed cases 4,136,056 GUWAHATI, May 11: Despite the progress, the DDWS has requested the ral household was to be provided with lack of care in Mumbai growing incidence of arsenic and fluo- government to treat the matter urgently functional household tap connection Cured/Discharged 1,422,984 ride contamination and the harrowing and ensure potable water in the affected (FHTC) by 2024. STAFF REPORTER mari locality of the city and ordeal of the sufferers, including chil- areas considering the adverse long-term In Assam, an abysmal 2.33 per cent Death 283,478 is currently working in the dren in large numbers, the State gov- impact on children exposed to contami- households have tap connection and by INDIA GUWAHATI, May 11: PD Hinduja National Hospi- ernment has made little practical inter- 2024, every household is to be provid- “Although the authority tal and Medical Research vention all these years to address the ed with functional household tap con- Confirmed cases 67,152 concerned shifted me to an- Centre in the western me- grave health hazard. Piped water still nection with service level of 55 litres Cured/Discharged 20,916 other quarantine centre, af- tropolis. On Sunday she The government’s inertia is all the a pipe dream per capita per day. ter being complained came live on Facebook and more disturbing because it has been Achieving this goal by 2024 will test Death 2,206 through social media, I am alleged that after detected able to spend a meagre Rs 50.27 crore nated drinking water. the government, as it will have to pro- yet to get any treatment,” COVID-19 positive, the out of the Rs 330.96 crore it had re- Under the National Water Quality vide, on an average, at least 11.32 lakh ASSAM said Daijee Saikia, a BSc health officials there took ceived from the Centre under its Na- Sub-Mission (NWQSM), as reported by household connections every year till Confirmed cases 64 nurse from Guwahati who her to a quarantine centre tional Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM) three the State government, 483 out of total 2024. As on date, only 22,000 house- got infected with COVID- where she did not get any years back. The fund from the Depart- 3,726 arsenic-affected habitations and hold connections have been made in the Cured/Discharged 39 19 while treating other pa- kind of treatment or care. ment of Drinking Water and Sanitation 119 out of total 155 fluoride-affected just-concluded financial year. Death 2 tients in Mumbai. (DDWS) was earmarked for providing habitations have been provided with safe Daijee hails from Chand- SEE PAGE 6 potable water in arsenic- and fluoride- drinking water. SEE PAGE 6 Data as on Monday 2 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 Nirav Modi’s trial NYC’s subway shutdown in PNB fraud case begins in UK an unthinkable departure LONDON, May 11: Fugi- NEW YORK, May 11: thing, shows how the corona- “If all the people who tive diamond merchant Since the first line connect- virus pandemic has seized the wanted to drive in New York Nirav Modi, fighting extra- ed Lower Manhattan to Har- gears of New York, one of the drove, you’d have to pave dition to India on charges lem in 1904, New York’s world’s hardest-hit cities. over Long Island to park all over the nearly USD 2-bil- subway has never ceased Except for commuters of the cars,” says Kenneth T lion PNB fraud and money running. fleeing to the suburbs, the Jackson, a history professor laundering case, appeared There were brief blips of entire concept of “last train” at Columbia and author of via videolink before a UK interruption after 9/11 and in is anathema in New York. Empire City: New York court on the first day of his the last decade for hurricanes London, sure. Through the Centuries . five-day extradition trial on and blizzards, but for more Boston, of course. Even “It’s more important than Monday, taking place in a than 115 years the rumbling Tokyo. But not in New York. the public schools. It’s more part-remote setting due to on the rails has kept the click- Through the night, trains important than anything.” the coronavirus lockdown. clack heartbeat of New York. have always shuttled early- Even at a time when New The 49-year-old jeweller, A second, tunnelled city that, morning workers-and late- York remains on lockdown, who has been lodged at like the skyward metropolis night revelers. stopping the subway for even Wandsworth Prison in south- above, never sleeps. A four-hour shutdown may four hours has an enormous west London since his arrest Last week, for the first not seem like a drastic change effect. in March last year, joined the time, the trains stopped run- given all the transformations Ridership in April was proceedings via the court’s ning in a planned shutdown. wrought by the pandemic. But down more than 90 per cent, common viewing platform Between the hours of 1 am in New York, it means a tear but the Metropolitan Trans- (CVP) at Westminster Mag- and 5 am, the subways and in the fabric of the city. portation Authority still es- istrates’ Court in London New York’s 472 stations be- “Without the subway, New timates that 11,000 had been dressed formally in a white gan closing for a nightly clean- York does not work. People using the trains during that shirt and black blazer. ing to disinfect trains. are saying now, ‘What hap- overnight period. Many are The hearing got off to a delayed start as officials sort- It’s a humbling concession pens if people drive after the essential workers and others Paul Budz, right, and his parents, Walter and Grace Budz, honour his grandmother in front of the family gravesite at Calvary ed out technical difficulties of for a swaggering, all-night epidemic has passed?” Well, “caregivers, custodians” Cemetery on Mother's Day on Sunday in New York. The cemetery had been closed due to concerns over the spread of the new town that, as much as any- they can’t do it. can’t afford not to work. – AP coronavirus, but opened its gates for several hours on Sunday to allow families to visit the graves of loved ones. – AP/PTI connecting the court room to the prison. Given the social distanc- ing measures being followed by prisons and courts, Dis- Urgently required retd. Bankers/ trict Judge Samuel Goozee Govt. Officials for Guwahati. Troops committed to had conceded that Modi can Earning 45000/month. Contact : 87249-67620, 97062- follow the proceedings via 26337. videolink rather than the SV/P/AC000063/12 norm of being produced in person. Required retired persons & uphold peace: China “It is important that if you Entrepreneurs for MNC. Earning have any difficulty with the Rs. 45,000/-. Work from home. BEIJING, May 11: China on Asked whether the clashes which concerning our border affairs with along the northern bank of the Mr. Diganta Kumar Das, HOD audio or visual of the pro- Contact: 9678180856. Monday reacted guardedly to the took place on May 5-6 anyway reflects existing channels,” he said. Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh on & Assistant Professor, History, ceedings at any time, to let SV/P/AC000087/8 J.N.College,Boko has been recent clashes between the Chinese an aggressive approach by China post “This year marks the 70th year of the late evening of May 5 and the us know immediately,” Judge awarded the degree of and Indian soldiers, saying its troops the COVID-19 outbreak, Zhao said, establishment of the diplomatic face-off ended next morning following Excellent opportunity for retired Philosophy (Ph. D.)by Gauhati remained “committed to uphold “relevant assumption is groundless”. relations between India and China, and a dialogue between the two sides. Goozee told Modi, so that he persons & Ladies, Earnings University for his thesis entitled peace and tranquillity” at the border “As to the China-India border issue, the two countries have joined hands A number of soldiers on both sides can follow the court proceed- 45000 + PF & Medical extra. “Beliefs and Practices of the areas. our position is clear and consistent,” to fight against COVID-19,” he said. sustained minor injuries as they ings in an open way as per 9864012461. Kaibarta Community of South Answering questions on the he said. “Our troops there are “Under such circumstances, both exchanged punches and resorted to the law. SV/P/AC000079/8 Kamrup :A Folkloristic Study’’. clashes near Naku La Pass in the stone-pelting, the sources said, adding A handful of legal repre- He carried out his research work Sikkim sector which resulted in Sino-India border clashes around 200 personnel were involved sentatives were present in under the supervision of injuries to both sides, Chinese in the face-off. Both sides brought in the court room, as previous- Dr. Mrinal Kumar Borah, former Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao committed to uphold peace and sides should work together with each additional troops following the fracas. ly agreed, with witnesses set This is for general Principal, Biswanath College, Lijian said that the most pressing stability. other and properly manage and It was the first case of troops from to give their evidence via vid- information to all Biswanath. He is the son of Mr. issue for the world at present is the “This serves the common handle the differences and earnestly both sides exchanging blows after a eolink. concerned that due to Sibo Ram Das and late Prafulla fight against the coronavirus. interests of our two countries and two uphold peace and stability in the similar incident had taken place around The Crown Prosecution outbreak of Corona Virus Bala Das, Amtola Satra “Since the outbreak of COVID-19, peoples. We hope India will work with border region so as to create enabling the Pangong Lake in August 2017. Service (CPS), appearing on (Covid-19) pandemic and (Kukurmara),Kamrup and the China and India have been staying in China to uphold peace and tranquillity conditions for our bilateral relations In a separate incident, nearly 150 behalf of the Indian authori- Nationwide lockdown husband of Mrs. Doli Das. close communication and cooperation in the border regions with concrete as well as joint fight against COVID- Indian and Chinese military personnel ties, began by laying out the w.e.f. 25th March, 2020 Achieve/RP/000017/1 on prevention and control to jointly actions,” he said. 19,” he said. were engaged in a face-off near Naku the last date for basis of the Indian govern- meet challenges,” he said. Zhao cautiously skirted any direct Troops of India and China were La Pass in the Sikkim sector of the submission of application ment’s case. CPS barrister for the post of Assistant “Now the most pressing issue for reference to the incident nor gave engaged in two fierce face-offs in Sino-India border in which at least 10 Helen Malcolm appeared Professor in the subject of 3/6 BHK flat at Santipur, the international community is any details of the clashes. Eastern Ladakh and near Naku La soldiers sustained injuries. via videolink to tell the Political Science (UR) Guwahati-09 & single BHK flat solidarity and cooperation against “Chinese border troops have Pass in Northern Sikkim recently, The troops of India and China were court that Modi acquired at Kahilipara, Guwahati-19. Ph,: & Economics (UR) COVID-19. We shouldn’t allow any always been upholding peace and leaving several soldiers on both sides engaged in a 73-day stand-off in “eye watering amounts of 90859-39393. considering our earlier politicisation or stigmatisation in a bid tranquillity along our border areas. injured. 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The scientists saw major dif- Addressing the Parliament on Sunday, Foreign Minister The gut microbiome refers to all the mi- ferences among social groups’ gut micro- searching the area where Gyawali said that the Kalapani border issue will be resolved from your doorstep ... croorganisms inhabiting the digestive tract, biomes. – PTI the bombs struck. – AP with India through diplomatic initiatives. – PTI TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 NATIONAL THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 3 COVID-19 patients can end Delhi airport using UV tech to fight COVID NEW DELHI, May 11: The protozoa,” it noted. than 67,000 people and killed flight operations have been Delhi airport is using mobile The DIAL has also installed over 2,000 in the country. suspended for the lockdown home isolation after 17 days towers, handheld torch and UV tunnels at Terminal 3 of All commercial passenger period. – PTI baggage tunnels that deploy the Delhi airport to disinfect NEW DELHI, May 11: Coronavirus- the home isolation period is over,” the hospital is a prerequisite for the entire ultraviolet (UV) rays to disin- passengers’ luggage. infected patients can end home isolation revised guidelines stated. duration of home isolation. fect surfaces in order to com- “A live CCTV feed of UV after 17 days of onset of symptoms or This is in line with the new discharge Besides, the guidelines call for down- bat coronavirus, the DIAL said scanning process mounted at date of sampling and if they have no fever policy for COVID-19 cases released on May loading the Arogya Setu App on mobile on Monday. baggage reclaim hall allows the for 10 days without getting tested again 9 by the health ministry stating coronavi- and it should remain active at all times The mobile towers are passengers to see the disinfec- for COVID-19, according to revised rus-infected patients developing severe ill- (through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi). placed in properly cordoned tion process, in which high-in- guidelines for home isolation of very mild/ ness or having compromised immunity will Immediate medical attention must be areas of a terminal and the UV tensity UV lamps are being pre-symptomatic cases. sought if serious signs or symptoms in- lamps inside them are used for used for on-line disinfection of The revised guidelines released by the Revised guidelines cluding difficulty in breathing, persistent disinfection, the Delhi Inter- their bags,” it said. health ministry reiterated that patients, pain or pressure in the chest, mental con- national Airport Limited Also shoe sanitiser mats who are pre-symptomatic or have very only have to test negative through RT-PCR fusion, developing bluish discolorations (DIAL) said in a statement. have been placed at strategic mild symptoms, can opt for home isola- test after resolution of symptoms before of lips/face develop. Once an area has been dis- places. “These mats are tion if they have the requisite self-isola- they are discharged by a hospital. The patient also has to give an under- infected, the UV power is soaked with chemical that will tion facility at their residence so as to Moderate cases of COVID-19 and pre- taking stating being diagnosed as a con- switched off and the towers disinfect the shoes of the pas- avoid contact with other family members. symptomatic, mild and very mild cases firmed/suspect case of COVID-19, he/she are manually relocated to oth- sengers,” it said. The patient should be clinically assigned need not undergo tests before being dis- has voluntarily undertaken to maintain er areas for a similar process, Sensor-based taps in passen- as a very mild case or pre-symptomatic charged after the resolution of symptoms. strict self-isolation at all times for the the DIAL noted. ger washrooms, foot operat- case by the treating medical officer and Besides, the guidelines reiterated that prescribed period. Handheld disinfection torch ed sanitiser dispenser, sensor- should regularly inform his health status the caregiver and all close contacts of such The undertaking also states that the is also being used to disinfect based and paddle operated to the district surveillance officer for fur- cases should take Hydroxychloroquine as patient is liable to be acted on under the desktop, laptops and other de- drinking water fountain have ther follow up by surveillance teams. a preventive medication according to the prescribed law for any non-adherence to vices, it said. been installed for contactless “Patient under home isolation will end protocol and as prescribed by the treat- self-isolation protocol. “These are germicidal usage, the DIAL said. home isolation after 17 days of onset of ing medical officer. The death toll due to COVID-19 rose lamps that produce ultraviolet India has been under lock- symptoms (or date of sampling, for pre- Also, a caregiver should be available to to 2,206 and the number of cases climbed light. This short-wave ultravi- down since March 25 to stem symptomatic cases) and no fever for 10 provide care on a 24x7 basis. A commu- to 67,152 on Monday, according to the olet light leads to the inactiva- the spread of coronavirus, days. There is no need for testing after nication link between the caregiver and Union health ministry. – PTI tion of bacteria, viruses and which has so far infected more BRO restores Razdan, Zojila Passes ahead of schedule SRINAGAR/JAMMU, May 11: The Border Roads Organ- isation (BRO) opened the Zo- jila and Razdan Passes on the Srinagar-Leh and Bandipora- Gurez highways, respectively for traffic this year, ahead of schedule, despite the risk of COVID-19 prevailing over the world, officials said. The 86 km-long Bandipora- Gurez road was thrown open for traffic after remaining closed for four months due to heavy snowfall at Razdan Pass, which is at 11,560 feet above sea level, on April 17, over a month before it was done in previous years, they said. Similarly, the Srinagar-Zo- jila-Leh road was restored af- ter four months of closure and opened in March, whereas it was reopened by April-end last year, the BRO officials said. Despite heavy snowfall over SC extends protection from these passes last year, the offi- cials said snow clearance op- erations were undertaken by coercive action to Arnab Project Beacon of BRO from NEW DELHI, May 11: The Goswami claimed in the top ing for Goswami, said that this Gagangir to Zero Point. The Supreme Court on Monday court that he was interrogat- case is all about a political par- same was done by Project Vi- extended the protection to Re- ed by Mumbai Police for over ty targeting a journalist as the jayak from Drass towards Zero public TV Editor-in-Chief Arn- 12 hours with regard to FIR complainants are members of Point to resume traffic to Leh, ab Goswami against any coer- on alleged defamatory state- one particular party. earlier than scheduled. cive action and reserved its ments and one of the two in- He said they (political par- Chief Engineer, Project Bea- verdict on his plea seeking vestigating officers probing the ty) have a problem with the con, Brigadier Ravi Navet said quashing of the FIR lodged case against him has tested government and they want to the BRO carried out the snow against him by Mumbai Police COVID-19 positive. teach this journalist a lesson clearance operation on these for allegedly hurting religious A bench of Justices DY Chan- as the real purpose is to stifle high passes with highest degree sentiments by making some drachud and MR Shah said it an unpleasant voice. of synchronisation and syner- remarks during his news show. would pronounce the verdict “This will have a chilling ef- gy of various snow-clearing Besides this FIR lodged later this week on Goswami’s fect on freedom of press,” he equipment in the valley. against Goswami on May 2, sev- plea seeking quashing of fresh said, adding that press is not Our snow clearance teams eral complaints and multiple FIR as well as on the application institutionalised but other in- started the clearance opera- FIRs were earlier registered of Maharashtra government al- stitutions are protected and tions one month in advance. against him in various States leging that the accused has been there are safeguards, wherein They went through a harsh over his alleged defamatory “browbeating” the police by judges, MPs and bureaucrats environment, including biting statements against Congress “creating fear psychosis”. are protected. “We must draw cold, bone chilling winds and chief Sonia Gandhi in a news During the hearing, senior a balance between both,” the above all the avalanches which show on Palghar mob-lynching. advocate Harish Salve, appear- bench said. – PTI were major threats to the lives of the jawans in these high al- titude passes, Navet said. ICMR guidance for appropriate Our jawans had a narrow escape at occasions while these avalanches struck on recording of COVID-19 deaths Zojilla Pass, but even that did NEW DELHI, May 11: testing negative but have er has to mention the se- not deter their determination, COVID-19 would be record- symptoms will be mentioned quence of events leading to he said. – PTI ed as an “underlying cause of as clinically-epidemiologically death, which includes the im- death” when leading to pneu- diagnosed COVID-19, the mediate cause of death, cause monia, cardiac injury and clot- guidance stated. of death antecedent to imme- ting in the bloodstream, among Its clinical presentation diate cause, underlying cause others, according to the guid- ranges from mild to severe, of death and the manner of ance issued by ICMR for ap- and fatality depends on the se- death, among others. propriate recording of deaths verity of the illness, associat- It is likely that COVID-19 is due to the disease in India. ed comorbid conditions and the underlying cause of death Explaining the public health age of patients. (UCOD) that leads to pneu- significance of recording the “Patterns of disease and pat- monia in most of the deaths cause of death in the COVID- terns of death can come from due to COVID-19. 19 pandemic, ICMR said COV- only standardised recording of Patients may present with ID-19 is a new disease and is a clinical disease history and cause other pre-existing comorbid pandemic affecting all commu- of death, and therefore epide- conditions such as asthma, nities and countries and a ro- miological surveillance of dis- chronic bronchitis, ischemic bust data is needed in India to ease and death are important. heart disease, cancer and dia- measure the public health im- “Robust data is needed from betes mellitus. These condi- pact of the ailment and to plan every district and State in In- tions increase the risk of de- for timely health interventions. dia to measure the public veloping respiratory infec- In its guidance for appropri- health impact of COVID-19 tions, and may lead to compli- ate recording of COVID-10 and to plan for timely health cations and severe disease in a deaths in India, the Indian Coun- interventions and protect com- COVID-19 positive patient. cil of Medical Research (ICMR) munities. “These conditions are not said deaths with inconclusive “At the same time, other considered as underlying cause test results, but in which coro- health conditions affecting pop- of death as they have not di- navirus symptoms are present ulations need to be also moni- rectly caused death due to will be recorded as “probable tored so that the health sys- COVID-19. Also, a patient COVID-19” fatalities. tem is prepared for respond- may have many comorbid con- Deaths in which tests are ing to the needs of the popula- ditions but only those that have awaited with the presence of tion,”’ the document stated. contributed to death should be symptoms will be recorded as It lists forms where a health recorded,” the guidance doc- suspected deaths, while those facility or a medical practition- ument stated. – PTI 4 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020

MESSAGE FOR TODAY If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor. At Damdiai and Naisingpara, with Bru refugees – ELEANOR ROOSEVELT First they threatened us, but we dysentery and diarrhoea out- ing down there, people suffer im- 200 boys in 2006. While 64 ex-mil- paid no heed. Then, one night, they break,” claimed Laldongliana, who mensely after drinking that water,” itants were provided land near came in large numbers and set our keeps records for the MBDPF. pointed out Stephen Lalbiakzuala, Damdiai, the others were being Samudra Gupta Kashyap villages on fire. All we could do was Fires are also common. In March a Bru with a Mizo name, who is a settled at three other villages near- run through the darkness,” said 2011, at least 25 persons including teacher in one of the eight schools by – Tuipuibari, Dampriangpui and he road distance from Chewarai Reang, then about 80, several children had died in a dev- set up under Sarva Siksha Abhiyan New Eden. About 300 more Bru Agartala to Kanchanpur recalling the three-day foot-march astating fire in Naisingpara. mission for the refugees. families on the other hand had been Needless friction is just about 175 kms. from Damparengpui through the “Our biggest problem is health- The Mizos don’t recognize the resettled in some other adjoining Even as the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic and But the road condition Jampui hills that brought them to care and drinking water,” Lal- Brus as an indigenous community areas till January 2011, with the wasT such that we reached only at Naisingpara, in Tripura. What was dongliana told me, lamenting that of Mizoram. The Tribal Research Government of India providing is focused on the issue, distracting incidents sadly con- tinue to take place giving rise to great concern. The around 2 pm despite having start- the reason for the violence? The doctors are hardly available at the and Cultural Institute in Agartala them a plot of land, Rs 80,000 in latest such India-related episode is the needless fric- ed at 6:30 am. It was election time Bru National Union (BNU) had in nearest government health centres says the Brus in Mizoram and Re- cash, and free ration for a year. in Tripura. Though the campaign tion that had reportedly occurred between the Indian September 1997 demanded crea- at Dasda and Anandabazar, both angs in Tripura are the same peo- In 2011, then Mizoram Chief was getting more intense every tion of a Bru Autonomous District about five kms away. “Now we are ple. The second largest tribe of Minister Lal Thanhawla was on and Chinese troops at the border, first in North Sikkim passing day, we chose to spend two Council, which the Young Tripura with about 1.88 record saying the Brus were an ‘in- and then in Eastern Ladakh. India and China have an days visiting Kanchanpur, where Mizo Association, Mizo lakh people in 2011, the tegral part’ of his State, had lived un-demarcated 3,448-km boundary called the Line of over 35,000 Bru refugees from Zirlai Pawl and other “Now we are mostly left to wild Reangs, according to peacefully with the Mizos since Actual Control running all along the Himalayas, which Mizoram had been lodged in Mizo groups vehement- the Institute website, ages, and had adopted Mizo names has on many occasions proven to be a bone of contention camps since 1997. Being voters ly opposed. herbs that our elders know. had moved from the and social practices too. Over 60% between the two Asian rivals. After the clash near Naku of Mizoram, the Brus had nothing Over 35,000 Brus fled Those who can manage some Shan State of upper Bur- of them have also become Chris- La sector in Sikkim last month, a meeting of senior com- to do with the Tripura election. from Mizoram in the next ma (now Myanmar) in tians, he had said. But even as over manders from both sides had taken place and apparent- But then, any day, a story about few weeks. Once inside money buy unprescribed different waves to the 5,000 Brus had returned to Mizo- displaced people gets good space ly the dispute was considered to have been resolved. Tripura, they set up medicine from a shop at Chittagang Hill Tracts ram in nine rounds of repatriation in newspapers. camps at Naisingpara, and then to southern since 2010, the present Mizoram However, on May 5 and 6, a flare-up again occurred in Naisingpara is a small place with Ashapara, Khakchang- Gachirampara,” he added. Safe Tripura, Assam and Mi- Chief Minister Zoramthanga an- another spot on the northern bank of the Pangong Tso a few roadside shops and a road para, Khasithaipara, zoram in the 18th cen- nounced that his State would take (lake) in Eastern Ladakh, one which was even more junction, about 20 km from Kan- Kaskaopara, Naisaopara drinking water being scarce, tury. Belonging to the no more Brus after that. But then, serious and had resulted in injury to soldiers of both the chanpur, the subdivision town of and Hansapara, all in the people fall easy prey to malaria, Indo-Mongoloid racial keen on putting an end to the issue, armed forces. Sporadic clashes on the India-China bor- North Tripura district. When we Jampui foothills border- stock, their language – the Centre finally got the Tripura der have occurred before, the stand-off at Doklam a reached there after an eight-hour ing Mizoram. They came measles, scabies, chicken pox called ‘Kaubru’ and is and Mizoram governments and couple of years back being an example of a more seri- drive by a bad road on February from dozens of villages and gastroenteritis. broadly common to representatives of the Bru refugees ous type of fracas. But in recent times a degree of prag- 10, 2013, A Sawibunga and Bruno like Tuipuibari, Nathiazol, Kokborok – belongs to to sign an agreement on January 16 Msha, president and secretary re- matism had crept into the relations between the two Chhikha, Fulpuwi, Sarali, Tibeto-Burman family. this year, under which all the re- spectively of the Mizoram Bru Dis- Falkawn, New Fulpuwi, to name a mostly left to wild herbs that our Earlier, in January 2011, I had maining refugees would be perma- nations in acknowledgement of the reality that bilateral placed People’s Forum (MBDPF), few – spread over Mamit, Lunglei elders know. Those who can man- travelled about 125 km outside nently settled in Tripura itself. Un- and mutually beneficial economic and trade activity were waiting eagerly for us. I had and Kolasib districts of Mizoram. age some money buy unprescribed Aizawl, to meet another group of der the new arrangement, each needed to be prioritized. not met them before, but was in Soon a section of their youth also medicine from a shop at Gachiram- Brus who had returned to Mizo- family would be given a 40x30 It may be recalled that during the official visit of Chi- touch over the telephone for more floated the Bru National Liberation para,” he added. Safe drinking wa- ram under a repatriation scheme square feet residential plot of land nese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe in August, 2018, than a decade by then. Quickly hav- Front (BNLF) and demanded a ter being scarce, people fall easy launched in November 2010. From and Rs 1.5 lakh to build a house, in talks with the then Indian Defence Minister Nirmala ing a cup of black tea each, we went separate homeland inside Mizoram. prey to malaria, measles, scabies, Mamit, we drove about 35 km, and addition to a fixed deposit of Rs 4 Sitharaman had resulted in a crucial decision to set up a around the place for about a couple The movement did not last long, chicken pox and gastroenteritis. then walked for about three km to lakh, and free ration and Rs 5,000 mechanism making feasible multiple contacts at field of hours, and then sat down out- and they surrendered in 2006. Naisingpara got a water supply reach Damdiai, a village where 64 cash aid per month for two years. side the MBDPF office to ask more level so that in future Doklam type episodes do not oc- Life for displaced people has al- scheme after the March 2011 fire Bru families had been settled about With the Covid-19 pandemic bring- questions. Meanwhile, my Kolka- ways been difficult the world over, incident, but it could hardly meet a month before. My contact at ing everything to a standstill, the cur. Such a mechanism had been considered to be cru- ta-based photographer-colleague and the Brus are no exception. the needs of about 300 families, Damdiai was Surjyamoni Reang, process however is yet to begin. cial given that the armies of the two countries are in a Subham Dutta got busy taking as “People here die like cats and dogs forcing most people to collect wa- ‘chairman’ and founder of the Bru Meanwhile, some groups in Tripu- perpetual state of eyeball to eyeball face-off. Moreover, many pictures as he could. due to epidemics every year. In ter from the streams flowing by. National Liberation Front in 1997, ra don’t seem to be very happy. both countries have been continuously undertaking “That was a wintry night in 1997. 2002, nearly 3,000 died due to a “But with the household dirt flow- who had surrendered along with ([email protected] ) defensive constructions, improving communication in- frastructure and deploying men and weaponry. In such a situation the possibility of localized hostilities with po- tential for bigger flare-ups is great indeed unless mutu- Covid-19 and citizens’ social responsibility al confidence building measures, including establish- I Nilima Bhagabati will be coming back after the lock- fects. Our prime duty is to pass cor- knowledge to the needy ones in the ment of a hotline, were implemented. No doubt it was down period is over. Many of them rect information to the cross-sections community through telephonic con- the establishment of such a mechanism which had en- he world at present is ventive measure to keep the virus have already started returning to of people in the society. During this versation off and on. sured that the skirmishes in Sikkim and Ladakh remain under the grip of Covid- away is to be self-aware and creating their home State, i.e., Assam. pandemic, we are witnessing a large Though social media is popular in localized and contained. Yet, given the fact that current- 19. The coronavirus awareness among the cross-sections The hazard of corona is not yet number of organizations and individ- sending information and messages, ly China is under a great deal of international pressure emerged from central of society. This has become utmost over. Intensive medical research is uals coming out and distributing food yet it does not reach all the seg- ChinaT and spread to the rest of the important at this critical time and all because of its lack of transparency in matters concern- going on in universities like Oxford and other items to the needy whose ments of the society. To reach the ing the Covid-19 pandemic, there is reason to suspect world very rapidly and has become preventive practices have to be reli- for anti-corona medicines and vac- daily wage earning has been stopped general masses, write-ups on sim- that creating a border fracas might be a deliberate strat- the greatest threat to human sur- giously followed. cines. It is difficult to predict how due to the lockdown. When a partic- ple language which are easily un- vival. The coronavirus outbreak was It is reported in the media that long we have to wait for the out- ular area is chosen for relief, it will derstandable and without high tech- egy of distraction. In such a scenario the possibility of declared as a public health emer- no new cases of corona positive have come of the research findings. be more effective if a person with nical terms should be written with more clashes occurring at the border cannot be ruled gency of world concern on January come up in a few States in India Therefore, the war against Covid- knowledge and updated information the objective to create awareness. out. It would indeed be a pity if pragmatism gives way to 30, 2020. This deadly virus spreads which is a positive sign. India’s first 19 will continue. The need at this disseminates about the hazards of the Since the outbreak of this pan- populism, thereby shifting the focus away from the Cov- through coughing or sneezing, per- case of coronavirus pandemic was juncture for all conscious citizens is coronavirus, how staying home can demic, it is noticed that most of the id-19 tussle towards needless friction. sonal contact, mass gathering and confirmed in the State of Kerala and to extend their helping hand and keep them safe and healthy, why so- mobile users forward or share mes- contaminated objects. What is of a large number of persons were di- support to the respective society in cial distancing should be strictly fol- sages without verifying the infor- great concern is that the people of agnosed and declared coronavirus general and the Government in par- lowed and how to maintain basic hy- mation. This practice of forwarding SHGs’ contribution all age groups have the greatest positive. Due to a strong public ticular to win the war against Cov- giene and cleanliness. Such an ap- fake messages travels fast in the The contribution of certain sectors which often re- possibility to be infected if self- health system, successful recovery id-19. As conscious citizens, our so- proach will create awareness. society in spreading the rumours mained in the back burner finally made their presence awareness is not created and igno- was possible and now the Kerala cial responsibility is paramount at People of all ages can be the vic- and thereby creating undesirable felt during the time of crisis. The economy of the coun- rance shown against this unseen foe. model is being looked into around this critical hour. tim of this new coronavirus. But panic and anxiety amongst many in try got a rude shock when the nationwide lockdown The coronavirus has become one the world. In Assam, the critical vi- What is most important during this persons above 60 years of age are the cross section society. As con- of the greatest challenges before us. rus was traced to the people who was declared on March 24. The industries came to a critical period is the unity or ‘one- more vulnerable for attack. Gener- scious citizens we need to be aware The Government of India is taking attended a conference at Nijamud- ness’. The nation’s call always comes ally during such critical periods, the and stop such unauthentic messag- grinding halt and the wheels of the economy stopped all the requisite emergency steps and din Markaz, New Delhi. It is appre- first and we have to move ahead ir- people in the advanced age group es from further spreading. rotating. The lockdown has affected almost all the sec- precautions to ensure that our coun- ciable that the situation was ad- respective of caste, creed and reli- and those staying alone have the The government of a nation can- tors of the economy, be it major industrial giants, micro, try is fully prepared to combat coro- dressed with the urgency it de- gion. We must realize that we are possibility of developing panic, anx- not fight against such an unseen foe small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), young start- navirus. As an urgent and effective served on a war-footing by the responsible towards one another and iety, loneliness with recurring fear- alone. As citizens we need to help ups, etc. The stock markets of India posted their worst preventive measure, the Prime Min- Health Department, Government cannot allow a tiny virus to be the ful thoughts. Therefore, the older the country by donating as per our ever losses. But amid the all pervading gloom, the self- ister of India announced a complete of Assam, with timely quarantine threat to human survival. persons of the population need coun- financial capacity to the government’s help groups (SHGs) of Assam stood firm and in their lockdown across India from March and medical facilities provided for As responsible citizens, whatever selling during such dreadful periods relief fund so that the government own way have not only generated employment ave- 24 midnight, 2020 initially for 21 days the patients’ recovery. But as per our professional life may be, we have which will no doubt keep their mental can adopt urgent and needful strate- which was later extended till May 3 the statement of Health Minister nues but have also contributed to the State’s economy. to take up this social responsibility. health stable and healthy. As con- gies to fight the war and defeat Cov- and now till May 17. The coronavi- Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, a big chal- What comes first is our own aware- scious citizens, particularly those id-19. As responsible citizens our The SHGs of the State have amply proved that inno- rus transmits alarmingly at a very lenge lies ahead for those who are ness about the disease so that we can familiar with mental health studies, duty to extend support and coopera- vative ideas and hard work can work wonders even high rate and the fundamental pre- outside the State of Assam and who make others aware about its ill ef- we need to contribute our share of tion to the nation is imperative. during the time of distress. The SHGs which seldom get the attention they deserve have driven home the message loud and clear that even a micro-mini sector Letters can contribute to the economy. Turning adversities into opportunities To keep the Covid-19 pandemic at bay, face masks have to the Responsible media them have also encouraged the health is equally important as our Physical activities become essential. A significant number of SHGs antici- State Government where it was physical health. Amid this pated that the demand of masks would go up manifold EDITOR Sir, – As a responsible stake- Sir, – This is with reference to holder of the battle against the necessary making the articles pandemic situation, it is imperative the letter to the editor, ‘Online and have acted accordingly to tap the business potential balanced and this esteemed page that we create such an atmosphere Sir, – At this critical juncture of attack of the new demon called classes’ (AT, May 11). While I am of making masks. Members of SHGs across villages of more acceptable. Yours etc., where we pay attention and aid to the corona pandemic, the Covid-19, the role of your completely on board with the KULENDRA NATH DEKA, those who are asking for help, the State comprising mostly womenfolk have started adversities may be turned into esteemed daily has been proactive author’s concern regarding the few Jengraimukh, Majuli. instead of brushing it off as making cotton washable masks on a large scale. Over 41 opportunities by India if proper since the lockdown was in place. drawbacks of online classes, I beg unimportant. Yours etc., lakh masks have been made till now by 10,497 members decisions are taken and planning The daily has been shouldering Mental health to differ here that physical activities from 4,971 SHGs across the State. To ensure that their for their execution is formalized. social responsibility and continuing Sir, – It is evident that the SANJUKTA SARANIA, Cotton are not part of this mode of classes. University. products reach the masses, the State Government has Most of the multinational its efforts to make it a trusted consequences of the pandemic The students can learn exercises, set up 84 mask selling outlets in 31 districts. A good companies had established their platform of thoughts. The have taken a toll on all of us in NHM recruitment yoga, dance, etc., side by side with the teachers. We have also number of SHGs, instead of ruing over the unsold tradi- bases of production in Chinese pragmatism in selection of topics in different ways. The people are Sir, – Through the columns of territories due to some socio- the editorial page is undoubtedly staying indoor maintaining social your esteemed daily, I would like to witnessed that a few teachers are tional gamosa s this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, economic reasons. In the the outcome of the sincerity and distance. Everyone is fighting draw the attention of the general delivering online tutorials on drills, used the piled-up stock to make three-layer cotton masks prevailing situation, they are devotion of the group as a whole. against the pandemic in his or her masses and the authorities con- indoor and outdoor games on social with the gamosa design and earned a good profit. Masks willing to leave the country and Each and every editorial and article own way. However, this has cerned towards the discrepancies in media platforms like YouTube. On apart, all the perishable items from the SHG members are seeking other alternatives for carries some ideas that the severely affected our mental health the recruitment process through the author’s concern about social like vegetables, eggs, milk, etc., have been connected shifting their bases. It is due to Government should follow. The too. In 2017, one in every seven NHM, Assam. This has reference skill enhancement of students, I with the district administration so that they can procure the Chinese Government which is present crisis facing the world is Indians was struggling with mental to the interview held on August 30, want to state that the students can for supply in the areas needed. It’s heartening to note not providing actual information in unique. It is neither political nor disorders of varying severity. The 2019 for the post of Hospital take out their time and spend time with their friends virtually with that over 47 thousand SHG members have sold perisha- time instead of hiding it, for which religious. In a large country like WHO predicted that by 2020, Coordinator. Even after nine different online interactive ble commodities worth over Rs 5.31 crore under the As- these companies are incurring India, deliberations for solutions to roughly 20% of the Indian months have passed, the results heavy losses. For them India any problem should be on the population would suffer from have not been declared. This has sessions. Of course the physical sam State Rural Livelihood Mission (ASRLM) during the would be a viable alternative. So platform of the fourth estate of various mental illnesses, and there put the candidates in an uncertain involvement will not be there as lockdown. The role played by the SHGs in the State dur- the Indian Government should democracy. We are proud that this are less than 4000 mental health situation. Not only this, the results much as it happens during normal ing the lockdown period is indeed commendable. They create favourable conditions for 82-year-old premier daily of the professionals to cater to our needs. related to the interviews held at school hours but at this hour of have shown the path that using the locally available re- such companies who are willing to Northeast region has been Our society is easily influenced by different times for the post of crisis, I think we can comprise at sources can not only help the SHG members but also the set up bases here. It will boost the maintaining the trend and carrying the ‘what will people say’ mentali- Hospital Administrator too have not least to such an extent. Yours etc., society as a whole. The government authorities must Indian economy which is facing a out the tremendous job by ty, which makes it hard for people been declared even after more than JILMIL BORDOLOI, Guwahati. come forward and help the SHGs with market linkages serious depression due to the publishing the needful. The articles to open up about their struggles. three years. Therefore, I call upon Articles (within 900-1000 words) and and funds so that they can carry forward with their com- pandemic. Yours etc., ANUP by various authors have meticu- Mental illness is much more than the authorities concerned to take Letters to the Editor for publication in mendable work. TALUKDAR, Nagarbera, lously discussed the pros and cons being prescribed anti-depressants. necessary action. Yours etc., A the editorial page may be sent to the Kamrup. of the Covid-19 episode. Many of The well-being of our mental CANDIDATE, Nagaon. email ID: [email protected]. TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 CITY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 5 Protest against State Govt move on labour reforms WEATHER STAFF REPORTER of the decision taken recently. dustrialists, who will cause false labour GUWAHATI Meanwhile, the Hind Mazdoor Sabha force ‘break-ups’ in order to derive max- GUWAHATI, May 11: Extending their (HMS), Assam said the decision will push imum benefit from the exemption. LOCAL FORECAST: support to the call made by Trade Unions a large segment of working class people Coming down heavily on the introduc- Partly cloudy sky to generally cloudy sky with and Employee Federations, labourers work- towards slavery, if not deal a death blow tion of fixed-term employment and in- one or two spells of rain/ ing in various sectors in Assam on Monday to the poor and marginalised workers. creasing shift duty for workers from eight thundershowers. registered their protest against the ‘anti- Talking to The Assam Tribune, the or- hours to 12 hours, the organisation said Maximum and minimum labourer’ policy of the State government. ganisation’s president Ajoy Dutta said the that appointment of fixed workers for spe- temperatures are most According to a statement issued by the State Cabinet’s argument that the decision cific works will make workers and labour- likely to be 31°C & 21°C respectively on Tuesday. Assam State Committee of Centre of Indi- would create more scope for employment ers suffer. TEMPERATURE: an Trade Unions (CITU), the labourers is a mere eyewash, the real motive being “Already pushed to the margins due to A car that was set on fire by anti-CAA protesters in the first half of December last year, remains took part in the protest programme in their to help the industry owners have their way the pandemic, the workers will now be Max 34.5 °C uncleared at Bamunimaidam in Guwahati, as seen on Monday. – Photo: Samarendra Sarma Min 20.9 °C respective places of work following lock- in matters of contracts and working hours. hired on a use-and-throw basis, with their down norms. The protesting labourers dis- “The State Cabinet has taken a very social and job security cover shrinking like Governor Mukhi GU student body Cotton College played placards voicing their demands. dangerous decision completely ignoring never before. To top it, increasing the shift retd teachers The reaction from the labourer commu- decades of labour movement the world hours from eight to 12 hours is a blatant donates gamosa s demand charter nity came following a recent decision of over. With little regard to the Interna- violation of the ILO convention. The gov- the State Council of Ministers to introduce tional Labour Organisation (ILO) conven- ernment has totally violated the concept for making CITY CORRESPONDENT extend aid GUWAHATI, May 11: The fixed-term employment, increase the duty tion and turning blind to the plight of work- of May Day in the month of May 2020,” face masks GUWAHATI May 11: The Postgraduate Students’ Union Cotton College Retired shift from eight to 12 hours during the ers in the COVID-19 triggered situation, Dutta lamented. STAFF REPORTER of Gauhati University (GU) on Monday submitted a charter Teachers’ Forum on Monday COVID-19 period, increase the minimum the government has given an upper hand The HMS also condemned the change of demands on various issues concerning every student amidst contributed Rs 1,15,000 to number of workers for implementation of to the industries to adopt a ‘hire and fire’ in the minimum number of workers for GUWAHATI, May 11: As- the lockdown. Among the various demands, the PG students the Chief Minister’s Relief the Contract Labour Act and increase the approach towards workers,” Dutta said. implementation of the Contract Labour sam’s traditional gamosa which urged the authority to conduct at least two months of formal Fund. The cheque was hand- minimum number of workers for imple- As per the government proposal, the Act from 20 to 50, asking the government is a representation of Assamese classes before conducting the examination. ed over to Gautam Das, PPS mentation of the Factories Act. number of minimum employees for im- to review and revoke its decision. culture and a symbol of love and to the Chief Minister, by Dr The CITU alleged that the State gov- plementation of the Factories Act 1948 Meanwhile, a number of conscious cit- respect and is used by every- One arrested Ratul Rajkhowa and Dr Gau- ernment’s move would affect every la- has been doubled from existing figures izens including Member of Parliament Ajit body irrespective of their reli- CITY CORRESPONDENT tam Sarma, general secre- bourer, especially in the prevailing medi- for various categories of factories. It needs Kumar Bhuyan, journalist Manjit Mahan- gious and ethnic affiliations, has tary and executive member cal emergency situation. mention that factories with fewer employ- ta and social worker Meera Borthakur witnessed a surge in its use in GUWAHATI, May 11: Hatigaon police arrested one Shaddam of the Forum respectively, All trade unions of Assam today sub- ees have been exempted from the norm. have also opposed the government deci- the form of face mask amid the Hussain with ten cartons of cough syrup bottles without any doc- stated a press release issued mitted a memorandum to the Chief Min- The HMS argued that this will give sion to increase shift hours and changes in coronavirus pandemic. uments near the Global Hospital of Surgery, Hatigaon last night. here today. ister demanding immediate withdrawal ample scope for manipulation to the in- the Contract Labour Act. In the midst of Assam’s clini- cal approach along with the rest Corona forces street vendors of the world to contain the spread Social distancing crucial in crowded areas of novel coronavirus, a number of voluntary organisations have to change livelihood means STAFF REPORTER over the years, particularly tory minimum 12-feet setback/ building and structure in order come up to prepare face masks with regard to mandatory margin open area between the to avert a major disaster like CITY CORRESPONDENT dors’ Association of Assam. using the attractive Assamese GUWAHATI, May 11: The roadside setbacks/margins main public building/structure COVID-19 from taking place,” a “I used to earn around Rs 800 daily by sell- gamosa . Accordingly, Byatikram biggest challenge for the State from main structures/build- and the public road. source said, adding that GMDA, GUWAHATI, May 11: The struggle for earn- ing tea and snacks; but today, I earned only Rs government, in a post-lockdown ings in the high-movement As a result, there is practi- GMC, district authorities, Rail- Women Empowerment and ing their daily bread has forced street vendors 300,” he lamented. scenario, will be how to maintain and congested places like the cally no open space left from ways and ASTC should act now Training Centre in association of the city to change their trade and opt for Rajbongshi, however, is happy that he is with ARTFED and Lions Clubs something else in order to survive and sup- earning at least something even during the social distancing in high-move- Guwahati Railway Station and the PWD entrance road to the to clear all encroachments and International, has taken the initi- port their families. lockdown, which has pushed many others to ment and congested public plac- the Assam State Transport railway station, thus making it sanitize the areas meticulously ative to use the Assamese ga- The ones who had owned tea stalls and fast the brink of survival. es like railway stations, bus sta- Corporation (ASTC) bus sta- extremely congested and vul- before the lockdown is over. mosa for making face masks. food shops near Cotton University have now Another vendor, Munindra Barman, who tions and market places. tion at Paltan Bazar. nerable, especially during times With the lockdown guidelines These masks will be prepared started selling vegetables, fruits and coconut used to sell fast food before the lockdown has The government authori- It has been observed that the like the present one caused by being relaxed to a large extent, by women of the State. water in the area. now been selling vegetables. ties have failed to maintain Guwahati Municipal Corpora- the coronavirus pandemic. the possibility of a sudden spurt Acknowledging this noble There are altogether 22 shops in that area. “There are very few people on the road. Earn- open spaces in and around most tion (GMC) and the Guwahati “A tourist entering or exit- in the movement of people in venture, Governor Prof Jag- Naren Rajbongshi, who used to sell tea near ing hasn’t been good enough at all. But, there’s such public areas, especially in Metropolitan Development Au- ing the Guwahati Railways the usually crowded areas has dish Mukhi today donated 100 the university, is now selling fruits in partner- no other option as well. Our shops were shut bus and rail stations that are thority (GMDA) building laws Station or the ASTC bus sta- greatly increased as well. The gamosa s for making face ship with one of his friends. down on March 20. All our savings were gone visited by thousands of com- have been blatantly flouted by tion from or to the Paltan Ba- challenge before the authorities, masks. Hailing the joint initia- “The street vendors are the worst effected during the subsequent period,” Barman said. muters every day. the authorities with regard to zar side would get a feeling of therefore, is now greater than tive, he said that the venture, due to the nationwide lockdown. As the sole The street vendors are not the only ones In the State capital Guwa- the entry to the railway station being in a slum area of the city. ever before, because their alac- apart from giving protection to earning member of my family, I have arranged who have been compelled to change their live- hati, for instance, which from the Paltan Bazar side. It is high time all encroach- rity or lack of it will be a decid- people against the deadly coro- this to keep my family going. I have borrowed lihood means. Many others have opted for dif- boasts of being the Gateway Similarly, the ASTC author- ments are cleared as per exist- ing factor in finding out which navirus, will lead to women Rs 7,000 to start this business,” Rajbongshi said. ferent occupations, especially vending activi- to the Northeast, a lot of en- ity is also guilty in allowing peo- ing GMC and GMDA building way the transmission goes in empowerment. Rajbongshi is the president of Street Ven- ties, during these unprecedented testing times. croachments have taken place ple to encroach on the manda- byelaws meant for the public this highly crucial period. 6 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI NATIONAL TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020

No. CE/Maint/A.D/404/2019/17 Defence ministry ready to PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER The Chief Engineer PWD (Roads), Assam, on behalf of Governor of Assam invites bids amounting to Rs. 820.42 deal with all enemies Lakh (approx.) for improvement/Construction of roads under SOPD (G), Asom Darshan for the year 2020-21 for 2 (Two) NEW DELHI, May 11: De- The National Technology targets and formulated the nos packages in the district of Dhubri. Details may be seen in fence Minister Rajnath Singh Day is observed on May 11 to “right” policy framework to the website assamtenders.gov.in and also in the office of on Monday said his ministry is commemorate the nuclear achieve indigenisation in de- the undersigned in the "Maintenance Cell" during office hours committed to destroying all tests India conducted in fence production. from 13.05.2020 to 01.06.2020. the enemies of the nation, in- Pokhran on this day in 1998 that “We always have to keep in Sd/- Chief Engineer, PWD (Roads) cluding those visible on the symbolised achievement of mind that there is no alterna- Janasanyog/CF/217/20 Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3 borders or invisible ones like home-grown technologies in tive to indigenous technology the coronavirus. critical areas. and indigenous manufacture. Speaking at an online confer- The Defence Research and We will be truly self-reliant No. Commn-272/2020-21/1873 ence organised to mark Nation- Development Organisation only when India succeeds in PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER al Technology Day, Singh also has developed more than 50 becoming a net exporter in- The Executive Engineer, Dispur Territorial Road Division, Guwahati-21 said India must become self- products in the last three-four stead of a net importer of tech- on behalf of the Governor of Assam invites bids from the approved and reliant in military manufactur- months like bio-suit, sanitizer nology,” he said. eligible contractors registered with Assam PWD (Roads) or contractors ing and that the government is dispenser, PPE kits, etc., At present, India is one of registered with other States/Central Government department, Institutions supporting the domestic de- through its continuous efforts the top importers of military etc. for 45 (forty five) Nos. of works under SOPD (G) for the financial year 2019-20 under Dispur LAC, Kamrup (M) district of Assam amounting Migrants wait to undergo temperature tests on their arrival at the Prayagraj Junction by a special fence industry by coming out to contribute to the fight hardware globally. train, in Prayagraj on Monday. – PTI to Rs. 1513.48 Lakh (Approx.). Details may be seen in the office of the with a policy framework. against COVID-19,” he said. According to a latest report undersigned, during hours of 11.00 AM to 4.15 PM from on 13.05.2020. “I want to assure my coun- “The indomitable spirit of by Stockholm International The tender documents can be purchased on 15.05.2020 from the trymen that the Ministry of our defence industry has in- Peace Research Institute Technical Branch, office of the undersigned during office hours by submitting cost of bid document in the form of Demand draft/Banker’s New guidelines for travel on 15 Defence is committed to de- creased the opportunity for (SIPRI), a leading think-tank Cheque of a scheduled commercial bank drawn in favour of Empowered stroying all the enemies of the mass production of these high- on military spending, India’s Officer, Assam State Road Board, Assam, A/C No. 10566991479 and special trains from May 12 nation – whether they are vis- quality products in record defence expenditure stood at payable at Guwahati for amount as specified in the Detailed N.I.T. ible enemies on the borders time,” Singh added. $ 71.1 billion in 2019, which is Sd/- Executive Engineer, PWRD Dispur Territorial Road Division, NEW DELHI, May 11: The Ahmedabad which will all ter- tion charge shall be 50 per cent or invisible enemies like the The Defence Minister said the third highest after the US Janasanyog/CF/226/20 Guwahati-21 Indian Railways has issued new minate at Delhi. These special of the fare. coronavirus,” he said. the government has set new and China. – PTI guidelines for travel on 15 spe- trains will only have AC classes The Railways said there will cial trains from May 12, asking i.e., first, second and third AC. be special norms for air-con- No. DIB/DLMT/SOPD(G)/NIT/111/2019-20/5 passengers to carry their own The fares will be equivalent to ditioning inside the coaches State falters ... PRESS NOTICE INVITING FRESH TENDER food and linen and arrive at sta- Rajdhani trains. and temperatures will be kept (Contd from page 1) ment and reuse. Executive Engineer PWD, Dibrugarh. Lahowal, Moran and Tingkhong Territorial Road Division, Dibrugarh on tions at least 90 minutes before Since the trains will be op- slightly higher than the usual. As an immediate measure, “The State has to firm up behalf of Governor of Assam invites fresh bids from the approved and eligible contractor registered with Assam departure for health screening. erated amidst the ongoing na- Maximum supply of fresh air the State government has been village, block and district-wise PWD (Roads) for Construction/Re-construction of roads/culverts under SOPD(G) for the year 2019-20 for 46 It also said all passengers tionwide lockdown, only pas- will be ensured. asked to take steps to provide timelines or plans for 100 per (forty six) Nos. of road works in Dibrugarh District of Assam amounting to Rs.1458.987 Lakhs (Approx.) as must wear face masks during sengers with confirmed e-tick- The special trains will run safe drinking water in all affect- cent functional household tap detailed in the Table. Details may be seen at the office of the undersigned from 14.05.2020 during office hours. the journey. ets shall be allowed to enter from New Delhi to Dibrugarh, ed habitations and conduct connection. While planning, The earlier Press NIT issued vide T.O. No. DIB/DLMT/SOPD(G)/NIT/111/2019-20/1 Dtd.04.3.2020 and No. DIB/ The Railways, which has the station. Agartala, Howrah, Patna, Bi- DLMT/SOPD(G)/N]T/111/2019-20/3 Dtd.20.3.2020 is hereby cancelled due to Nationwide Lock down keeping in health check-ups in schools in priority is to be given to water view of outbreak of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19). announced to resume a limit- Passengers can book tickets laspur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, convergence with the educa- quality affected areas, water- Sl.No. Name of LAC Nos of work Total Cost (Rs in lakh) ed number of passenger serv- up to seven days in advance. Thiruvananthapuram, Secun- tion and health departments to scarce villages, villages com- 1 Dibrugarh LAC 28 902.730 ices after almost a 50-day hia- However, no RAC, waiting list derabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, identify children at risk and take ing under Sansad Adarsh 2 Lahowal LAC 9 288.667 tus due to the ongoing corona- ticket or onboard booking by Ahmedabad, Madgaon, Mum- necessary steps. Gram Yojna and Aspirational 3 Moran LAC 7 219.040 virus lockdown, said the 15 ticket checking staff will be bai Central and Jammu Tawi. “The programme focuses on Districts programme. NGOs, 4 Tingkhong, LAC 2 54.55 trains to run from Tuesday will permitted, the Railways said. Bookings for reservation in voluntary organisations, wom- service delivery at household Total cost Rs.1458.987 lakhs be air-conditioned and will run The movement of passen- these trains was to start at 4 level, i.e., water supply on reg- en self-help groups, etc., are to Sd/- Executive Engineer, PWRD, on full-capacity on the Rajdha- gers as well as that of the driv- pm on Monday, but the Rail- ular basis in adequate quantity be empanelled as implementa- Dibrugarh Lahowal, Moran & ni routes, from Delhi to all er of the vehicle transporting ways pushed it to 6 pm as the and of prescribed quality. Eve- tion support agencies (ISAs) to Janasanyog/CF/213/20 Tingkhong Territorial Road Division, Dibrugarh. major cities of the country. them to and from the railway IRCTC website did not open. ry public institution, viz. gram mobilise and handhold the local The Railways said it will run station shall be allowed on the “Special trains are being panchayat buildings, schools, community in implementing eight trains on May 12 – three basis of the confirmed e-tick- uploaded in system. Booking anganwadi and health centres, JJM,” sources said. No. CS/T/BD/05/2020/2 from New Delhi terminating at et, it said. will start soon,” the IRCTC etc., are also to be provided Earlier this year, NJJM had PRESS NOTICE Dibrugarh, Bengaluru and Bi- Online cancellation shall be tweeted at 4.43 pm. with tap water connection. JJM received a grievance from a The Chief Engineer, P.W.D. (Buildings), Assam, on behalf of the Governor of Assam invites bids for the laspur. And one each from How- permitted up to 24 hours be- Booking will be available is a decentralised, demand-driv- resident of Guwahati and it was following works under P.W.D. (Bldg.), Assam from registered contractors having requisite experience in similar rah, Rajendra Nagar (Patna), fore the scheduled departure only on the IRCTC website en, community-managed pro- reported that a primary school nature of work. Details may be seen at e-procurement portal website i.e. www.assamtenders.gov.in. Name of work: Modernizatiorn/Upgradation of Assam Engineering College at Jalukbari, Guwahati-13 ( Phase- Bengaluru, Mumbai Central and of the train, but the cancella- (www.irctc.co.in). – PTI gramme where every gram of Kamrup district had no ac- I) under the TEJASVI NAVADHITAMASTU EDU-INFRA FUNDS (TNEIF) panchayat and/or its sub-com- cess to piped water supply and Sl. Package Name of Work Approx. Time of Bid Security Bid Security Cost of mittee, i.e., village water and children were consuming No. No. Value completion to be drawn Bid sanitation committee (VWSC)/ groundwater with high fluo- of Work in favour of (Rs.) 2 NE-bound ... paani samiti/user group, etc., is ride content. It was also found (Rs. in lakh) (Contd from page 1) will be provided to any passenger. to plan, implement, manage, that urine samples of 14 chil- 1 Gr-V Modernization of 223.41849 12 2% of NIT E.E. PWD. Rs. With concern that resumption of passenger Meanwhile, the Kamrup (Metro) district ad- operate and maintain their in- dren showed excessive con- works of Mechanical (twelve) value Guwahati 7500.00 train services could lead to spread of COVID- ministration said that it will deploy a team of village water supply infrastruc- tent of fluoride confirming Engg. Deptt months (for General) Building (new RCC 2 ( two) and 1% of Division-II, 19 cases, authorities have announced that only doctors and medical staff at the Guwahati rail- ture,” sources said. dental fluorosis in them and storied Bldg.) NIT value Dispur, passengers having confirmed journey tickets way station to screen the passengers who de- The participatory approach possibly skeletal fluorosis too. (for reserved Ghy-6 will be allowed to enter the stations. board here. Magistrates will also be present is expected to instill a sense of Fluorosis is a painful disease Category) The Railways has also made it mandatory during the screening. ownership among the local caused due to lack of potable 2 Gr-VI Proposed 3 (three) 361.07444 do do do Rs. for all passengers to wear mask and undergo Similar steps are also expected to be taken community, creating in the drinking water and lack of ad- storied RCC Girl’s 12000.00 Hostel Building of thermal screening before entering stations. at other places in Assam where these trains process an environment of equate nutrition. Excessive AEC, Guwahati/ Only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed have stoppages and commuters will board and trust and bringing in transpar- fluoride intake causes paraple- Modernization to board the trains. de-board. Around 1,000-1,200 passengers are ency, besides leading to better gia, arthritis and other diseas- of Existing Ticket booking of these special trains can be expected in each train per journey. implementation and long-term es. It also affects human intel- Auditorium/ operation and maintenance of ligence, especially in children Indoor Stadium done only through the IRCTC website. No It is noteworthy that passenger trains serv- at AEC, Guwahati water supply systems. who are most susceptible to RAC or wait-listed tickets are allowed. On- ices across the country have been suspended 3 Gr-VII Proposed Auditorium 503.58780 do do do Rs. board ticketing by ticket checking staff is also since imposition of the nationwide lockdown. “It would also develop re- early fluoride toxicity. Building of AEC, 12500.00 prohibited. Catering charges will not be includ- The Railway Ministry started operating sponsible and responsive lead- As there is no treatment for Guwahati ed in the fare. There will be no provision of e- Shramik Special trains since May 1 but so far ership at village level to man- severe cases of fluorosis, ef- 4 Gr-VIII Library Building at 265.84522 do do do Rs. catering and pre-paid meal booking. no such train has come to or left from Assam, age an essential service like forts can only be made towards AEC, Guwahati 9000.00 However, IRCTC will provide limited even as two Shramik Special trains are ex- water supply,” sources added. reducing disability. However, Note :- 1. NIT value may be changed during uploading of tender in the website, which may be seen in Detailed amount of eatables and drinking water on pay- pected to reach Tripura and Manipur on May The project envisages eve- the disease is easily preventa- NIT of the bid document. ry village is to prepare a vil- ble if diagnosed early and steps 2. The bidders must be enrolled in www.assamtenders.gov.in ment basis if asked for. No linen and blankets 13 or May 14 from south India. Sd/- lage action plan (VAP) which are taken to prevent intake of Chief Engineer, P.W.D. (Building), involves plan for water re- excess fluoride through the Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3 Assam COVID-19 ... source management, water provision of safe drinking wa- Janasanyog/C/327/20 supply and grey water treat- ter, adequate nutrition, etc. (Contd from page 1) up on the premises of a college, but here also I She had also complained about severe pain have been facing the same issues. Even the in her body due to which she could not stand or toilet facility is not adequate here. Apart from CM interacts ... No. CE/REC.7/2020/19 walk properly. She has been also suffering from such problems, no doctor is yet to come for (Contd from page 1) PRESS NOTICE fever for two days. Explaining the pathetic con- my treatment,” she told The Assam Tribune Taking part in the interac- In cancellation of the earlier Press Notice invited vide no CE/REC.7/2020/7 Dtd.27.02.2020 the Chief Engineer, PWD (Building), Assam, on behalf of the Governor dition of the quarantine centre, she alleged that over phone this evening. tion, Industry and Commerce of Assam, invites fresh bids for the following works with a validity of 180 (one hundred eighty) days from the date of opening of the tender from registered PWD the health department used to keep both male She informed that though at present she has Minister Chandra Mohan Pato- Contractor/Firm/ Pvt. Limited Co. under Class-I (A). Details may be seen in the portal assamtenders.gov.in. and female patients in the same place that had no fever she is still suffering from severe body wary said that steps are afoot The Bidders must be registered with the E-tendering system (ETS) of the Govt. of Assam. (Website: http://assamtenders.gov.in ) to leverage industrial growth dirty and unhygienic beds and toilets. All terms and conditions will be as per the Bidding Document. The Press Notice will be a part of the Bidding Document. ache. As medicine, she is using paracetamol in the State, as a result of which Her Facebook live video got wide coverage tablets available with her. She also alleged that favourable industrial environ- Sl. Package Name of Work Approx. Value Time of Bid Security Bid Security to be Cost of in local media and later Health Minister Himan- she was not getting “proper food from the ment has developed in Assam No. No. of Work (in Rs) completion (2% for General, drawn in favour of Bid (Rs.) ta Biswa Sarma talked to her over phone. Maharashtra government”. today. He said that initiatives and 1% for “The minister assured me of taking steps According to Daijee, several staff of her hos- like the Act East Policy Affairs Reserved category) for my treatment as per his capacity. Later, I pital got infected with COVID-19 while attend- Department and Assam Skill 1 Pkg-1 Establishment of Govt. Law Rs.13,58,77,619/- 24 (Twenty Rs.27,17.553/- for General, Executive Engineer, 12,500/- Colleges in 10 places of Assam four) Months and Rs.13,58,776/- for P.W.D. Dhubri Building was shifted to another quarantine centre set ing to patients. Development Mission have helped to develop better com- (at Bilasipara in Dhubri, District) Reserved Category Division, Dhubri. mercial linkages with the 2 Pkg -2 Establishment of Govt. Law Rs.13,58,77,619/- 24 (Twenty Rs.27,17,553/- for General, Executive Engineer, 12,500/- South East Asian countries. He Colleges in 10 places of Assam four) Months and Rs.13,58,776/- for P.W.D. Nalbari Building PM calls for ... also observed that steps taken (at Tihu in Nalbari District) Reserved category Division, Nalbari. (Contd from page 1) In the conference, Tamil Nadu Chief Minis- for improvement of waterway 3 Pkg -3 Establishment of Govt. Law Rs.13,58,77,619/- 24 (Twenty Rs.27,17,553/- for General, Executive Engineer, 12,500/- The interaction comes in the midst of grow- ter K Palaniswami came out against the re- would give a major push to eco- Colleges in 10 places of Assam four) Months and Rs.13,58,776/- for P.W.D. Guwahati Building ing demands by States, industries, workers and sumption of flight and passenger train servic- nomic activities in the State. (at Rangia in Kamrup (R) District) Reserved category Division-II, Guwahati. several political leaders to withdraw the lock- es till May 31, citing increase in the number of 4 Pkg -4 Establishment of Govt. Law Rs.13,58,77,619/- 24 (Twenty Rs.27,17,553/- for General, Executive Engineer, 12,500/- down from non-COVID areas as it has adverse- coronavirus cases. Maharashtra Chief Minis- 2 more test ... Colleges in 10 places of Assam four) Months and Rs.13,58,776/- for P.W.D. Nagaon Building ly impacted the economy and livelihoods of a ter Uddhav Thackeray urged Modi to show (Contd from page 1) (at Raha in Nagaon District) Reserved category Division, Nagaon. large section of people. According to a Delhi “specific and concrete direction” on the lock- “The samples were sent to 5 Pkg -5 Establishment of Govt. Law Rs.13,58,77,619/- 24 (Twenty Rs.27,17,553/- for General, Executive Engineer, 12,500/- government official, during the interaction, Chief down, a State government official said. ICMR-Lahowal, AMCH, Barpe- Colleges in 10 places of Assam four) Months and Rs.13,58,776/- for P.W.D. Diphu Building ta and even Delhi for tests. It Minister Arvind Kejriwal said barring contain- During the interaction, Modi also appreciat- (at Diphu in Karbi Anglong District) Reserved category Division, Diphu will take some time before we ment zones, economic activities should be al- ed the role played by the States in the fight 6 Pkg -6 Establishment of Govt. Law Rs.13,58,77,619/- 24 (Twenty Rs.27,17,553/- for General, Executive Engineer, 12,500/- get all the results,” the sourc- Colleges in 10 places of Assam four) Months and Rs.13,58,776/- for P.W.D. Jorhat Building lowed to resume in the national capital. against the pandemic, and said the entire world es said. Many doctors and nurs- (at Jorhat in Jorhat District) Reserved category Division, Jorhat “During the interaction, the Chief Minister is of the view that India has been able to suc- es have been quarantined. Even said economic activities should be allowed to cessfully protect itself from the pandemic, ac- if their results come negative, 7 Pkg -7 Establishment of Govt. Law Rs.13,58,77,619/- 24 (Twenty Rs.27,17,553/- for General, Executive Engineer, 12,500/- Colleges in 10 places of Assam four) Months and Rs.13,58,776/- for P.W.D. Dibrugarh Building resume in Delhi, except in COVID-19 con- cording to official sources. – PTI the direct contacts will have to (at Melengiyal in Dibrugarh District) Reserved category Division, Dibrugarh tainment zones,” a source told PTI. stay under quarantine for some 8 Pkg -8 Establishment of Govt. Law Rs.13,58,77,619/- 24 (Twenty Rs.27,17,553/- for General, Executive Engineer, 12,500/- Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh time and another test will be Morphed ... conducted after some days. Colleges in 10 places of Assam four) Months and Rs.13,58,776/- for P.W.D. Tezpur Building pitched for the extension of the coronavirus Meanwhile, five COVID-19 (at Tezpur in Sonitpur District) Reserved category Division, Tezpur lockdown, but demanded a carefully crafted (Contd from page 1 patients of Bongaigaon, who 9 Pkg -9 Establishment of Govt. Law Rs.13,58,77,619/- 24 (Twenty Rs.27,17,553/- for General, Executive Engineer, 12,500/- exit strategy, including fiscal support to States. “I have noted with deep concern an altered/ were admitted at the MMCH, Colleges in 10 places of Assam four) Months and Rs.13,58,776/- for P.W.D. Silchar Building In view of the increasing number of corona- morphed screenshot of my tweet – where were discharged today. Total dis- (at Silchar in Cachar District) Reserved category Division, Silchar virus cases, continuation of the lockdown was the numbers have been changed. I have asked charged patients are 39 now. 10 Pkg -10 Establishment of Govt. Law Rs.13,58,77,619/- 24 (Twenty Rs.27,17,553/- for General, Executive Engineer, 12,500/- needed, Singh said, adding the decision on Assam Police to file an FIR and investigate,” So far, 64 positive cases have Colleges in 10 places of Assam four) Months and Rs.13,58,776/- for P.W.D. Lakhimpur Building been detected in Assam, while designating red, orange/yellow and green Sarma said. The minister also clarified that (at North Lakhimpur in Lakhimpur Reserved category Division, N.Lakhimpur active cases are 22, as one per- District) zones should be left to the States, which are the news doing the rounds in a section of me- son – an ambulance driver – G more cognizant of the ground realities. dia about new categorisation of some districts, who had tested positive here The pin point location of the Proposed Law College will be indicated in the Detailed NIT as per allotment of land by respective civil authorities. G The exit strategy should consider and focus even Guwahati, was also speculative. “No in- had left for Bihar. Final work Order will be issued after receipt of Administrative Approval/Sanction from the concerned aurhority. on fiscal and economic empowerment of the formation has come from the Government of (With inputs from Morigaon Sd/- Chief Engineer, P.W.D. (Building), Assam States, the Punjab Chief Minister said. India about new categorisation today,” he said. Correspondent) Janasanyog/C/313/20 Chandmari, Guwahati-3 TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 NORTH E AST THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 7 Mizoram seeks Centre’s help Khandu, IMA for ramping up WEATHER COVID-19 testing capacity NORTHEAST Forecast for NE: Rain/thunder- to bring back stranded citizens showers is very likely to occur at many places over Assam & CORRESPONDENT tainment and Prevention of COVID-19 The new ordinance of the Mizoram Meghalaya and at a few places Ordinance 2020’ and pulled up 1,715 vio- government says that any individual who over Arunachal Pradesh, AIZAWL, May 11: Mizoram Health lators under the new statutory order. “exposes the identity of COVID-19 pa- Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura. Minister Dr R Lalthangliana said he has It may be mentioned here that the tients in print, electronic or on social me- Warning: 1) Thunderstorm with asked the Centre for help in bringing back Mizoram Cabinet had approved an ordi- dia without the prior permission from the lightning and gusty wind with stranded Mizoram residents from foreign nance known as ‘Containment and Pre- competent authorities will be punished speed(30-40) KMPH accom- countries. vention of Covid-19 Ordinance 2020’ a few with imprisonment of 3 months or with a pained by hail is very likely to During a video conference with Union days ago so that the State Government fine up to Rs 5,000 or both”. It further occur at isolated places over Assam & Meghalaya. 2) Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sat- takes stringent measures to curb further says that Rs 5,000 fine will be imposed on Thunderstorm with lightning and urday, Lalthangliana informed him that spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. As people “who cross border or enter the gusty wind with speed(30-40) there are more than 500 Mizoram resi- per the development, anyone violating the state, or organizing social or religious KMPH is very likely to occur at dents who are stranded abroad. lockdown in Mizoram will be meted out events without permission or escaping isolated places over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura. “Not a single Mizoram resident has “exemplary punishment”. from quarantine facility”. Temperatures: been included among the 15,000 stranded Last month, stray incidents were re- A fine of Rs 300 will also be imposed on Indians brought home by the Indian gov- ported in Mizoram in connection with people who spit in public, Rs 200 for fail- Max (°C)Min (°C) ernment,” Lalthangliana informed lockdown violation. ing to maintain social distancing protocol Dibrugarh 34.8 21.8 Tezpur 31.1 23.8 Vardhan and asked for his help. The Union According to Inspector General of Po- and Rs 100 for failing to wear mask in Silchar 36.5 24.6 Minister assured Lalthangliana of all pos- lice (Law and Order) LH Shanliana, a to- public places. The ordinance also seeks to Dhubri 30.0 21.5 sible assistance, an official statement said. tal of 1,715 people were fined for violating punish anyone who fails to comply with Jorhat 34.6 18.3 According to official sources, 300 guidelines and rules ever since the ordi- any other instruction or guideline issued N/Lakhimpur 34.9 20.8 Shillong 24.9 – stranded residents have reported to nance came into effect, i.e., from May 4. by the Centre or State government of CORRESPONDENT COVID-19 testing. services, observing that the Cherrapunjee 26.6 17.6 Mizoram government, most of them The Police department collected over Rs Mizoram, including lockdown guidelines The meeting recom- pandemic has exposed ‘many Aizawl 30.2 18.2 working in cruise ships and being stuck in 4 lakh as fine from violators of the ordi- issued from time to time with fine ITANAGAR, May 11: mended rapid antibody tests loopholes’ in the health system. Kohima 25.8 15.5 the sea. The rest are students, workers nance. amounting to Rs 1,000. Pasighat 35.7 22.3 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Min- as the main tool for mass It also proposed forming a Itanagar 35.0 22.1 and those who visited relatives. The police officer then said that people Those avoiding or attempting to evade ister Pema Khandu today held screening and surveillance as separate cadre for the health Imphal 32.6 17.3 So far, about 1,200 Mizoram residents not wearing masks in public places formed quarantine will be fined Rs 3,000. a meeting with the Arunachal inter-state travellers are sector for improved health en- Agartala 37.0 25.8 have returned from different states in In- the major chunk of violators of the ordi- A fine of Rs 500 will be slapped against Chapter of Indian Medical As- bound to increase in the com- vironment. dia. nance. The state capital Aizawl witnessed those who fail to comply with instructions sociation (IMA) to discuss on ing days. It was felt that use of The meeting further ob- Additional activities Over 1,700 people fined: The the highest number of violators of the or- or guidelines and endangering the safety evolving better strategies to cheaper, cost-effective and served that home quarantine Mizoram administration has started im- dinance while Lunglei district recorded of others while staying at designation quar- fight the novel coronavirus quick rapid antibody test facil- is not being properly adhered permitted in WGH plementing the recently-approved ‘Con- the second highest number of violators. antine facilities. pandemic in the State. ity should be installed in dis- to and called for compulsory TURA, May 11: In pursu- During the meeting, the tricts since it involves less 14 days quarantine in Govt or ance of a fresh order issued by Chief Minister discussed manpower. paid quarantine facilities. the Political Department of with IMA members on pro- The meeting also pitched It was reiterated that even Meghalaya, the District Mag- Spl train carrying 1,140 stranded curing diagnostic machines for a robust health policy in the after testing negative for the istrate has issued an order un- such as TrueNat machines to State that would give more virus, the inter-state returnees der Section 144 Cr PC with enable carrying out faster teeth in the fight against the must strictly follow the quar- partial modification, permitting people leaves Chennai for Manipur and effective ways of virus and for better health antine protocols. additional activities with imme- CORRESPONDENT for the train returnees at gov- ard operating procedure Meanwhile, Manipur diate effect from 6:00 AM of ernment and community quar- (SOP) issued by the govern- COVID-19 common control May 11, which shall remain in Record lifting IMPHAL, May 11: A spe- antine centres after their ar- ment to facilitate smooth trans- room in Imphal has urged per- force till 12:00 PM of May 17. Nagaland to requisition cial train carrying 1,140 peo- rival in the state. port and screening of stranded sons who visited these insti- As per the order, all shops of foodgrains ple from Manipur, who were For this, the state authority people of the State. tutes during the last 21 days except tea stalls, restaurants, stranded in Chennai (Tamil is taking up preparation works The SOP also asked all the for medical or other reasons pvt hostels to quarantine by Meghalaya dhabas will be open in rural ar- Nadu) in view of the nation- by sending 50 buses from stranded persons to compul- are requested to contact the SHILLONG, May 11: eas by following social distanc- wide lockdown due to the Imphal to pick up the sorily register their names in COVID-19 common control Dimapur returnees Chief Minister Conrad Sang- ing norms strictly from 8:00 ma today said Meghalaya is COVID-19 pandemic, left for returnees while authorities of the state government website room helpline number 1800 CORRESPONDENT therefore, appealed to the pri- AM to 4 PM, while in Tura town one of the leading states in their home state, sources said. Jiribam district where the rail (www.tengbang.in) as well as 345 3818 without fail. vate schools and colleges to all stand alone shops may be lifting foodgrains under the This non-stop train which head is located, is setting up at the web portals of respec- Informing this in a press DIMAPUR, May 11: The come to the rescue of the opened, including stationary, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kaly- left Chennai on Sunday evening 10 separate screening tive state governments where note on Sunday evening, Ad- Government of Nagaland to- returnees by providing or al- auto spare parts and authorised an Anna Yojana (PMGKAY.) is expected to arrive at Jiribam, counters with 8 temporary they are presently located. ditional Director and spokes- day decided to requisition hos- lowing their hostels to be used car wash units, except main Sangma said: “Meghalaya which is Manipur’s only rail- toilets, sources said. Since the trains are run on person Dr Khoirom tels of private schools and col- as quarantine centres. market areas from 8:00 AM to has lifted 5,8215 MT way station, 220 km west of In case the train arrives late non-stop mode from station of Sasheekumar Mangang of the leges in Dimapur to quaran- He said proper medical 2:00 PM. Except Tura main ba- foodgrains during the lock- Imphal on or before Wednes- in the evening, the screening origin to station of destination, Health Department said that a tine returnees of the district. screening will be done upon zaar, super markets, tea shops, down period and has created day (May 13), according to of- may be done inside the the first priority would be post-graduate student of Agriculture Production their arrival. Sema also as- dhabas and restaurants to re- a record nationally with 95 ficial sources. coaches and the passengers given to locations where the Guwahati Medical College and Commissioner Y Kikheto sured that all necessary re- main closed and hawkers not per cent lifting and 100 per On May 9, the state con- shall stay in the train overnight number of stranded people is a relative of a staff of Dr B Sema, who is incharge of quirements of the returnees allowed on crowded junctions cent utilisation.” sultative committee for till arrangements are made for sufficient to run a train. Only Barooah Cancer Institute in Dimapur district for all will be looked after by the gov- and main roads. “Despite having limited COVID-19 had decided 14 bus movement early in the medically fit persons would be Guwahati were found COVID- COVID-19 related activities, ernment. Calling for collective Operation of all forms of pub- storage capacity and having days compulsory quarantine morning, according to a stand- allowed to travel, said the SOP. 19 positive on May 7. along with Food and Civil Sup- effort in the fight against lic transport will be increased to faced various constraints in plies Department secretary COVID-19, Sema said the 50% and all vehicles to operate inter-state movement during and convenor of the core com- government expected quaran- at 50% alternate seating arrange- the pandemic period, we mittee on COVID-19 for tine facilities for around 1,500 ments while autorickshaws on were still able to lift our share Manipur tries to ensure smooth Dimapur district, Honje to 2,000 people in the hostels odd/even basis to continue. of foodgrains, he said. Private transport will be per- Konyak, held a meeting with of private colleges and 3,500 mitted to operate within the dis- transit of stranded people the All Nagaland Private to 4,000 people in the hostels trict to the extent of 50% and Schools Association, All of private schools. will ply on odd/even basis from CORRESPONDENT of destination, the first priority would be certain stations for operational purpose Nagaland Private Colleges The presidents of the asso- 9:00 AM to 5 PM. Odd Regis- given to locations where the number of though the passengers cannot get down Association and Dimapur dis- ciations agreed to the govern- tration Number Odd day and IMPHAL, May 11: The Manipur gov- stranded people is sufficient to run a train. from the train. trict education officer here to ment’s proposal. The schools Even Registration Number ernment has come out with a standard op- Only medically fit persons would be allowed On reaching Jiribam Railway Station in discuss various issues related and colleges which are not in Even Day. Four-wheelers will erating procedure (SOP) to facilitate to travel. Manipur, which is located 222 kms west of to people returning home. the association will also be ap- carry only two persons, besides smooth transport and screening of stranded Anyone having symptoms or suspected Imphal, the passengers should proceed to Sema briefed the meeting proached by the core commit- the driver, and for two-wheel- people of the State by special trains. to be infected from the containment zone designated counters for enabling screen- on the arrangements being tee of the district on COVID- er, pillion rider not allowed. All stranded persons should compulso- would not be allowed to board the train, ing in a systematic way and no crowding made for the people returning 19, it was decided. Wearing of mask is mandatory rily register their names in the state gov- said the SOP. Although food packets and would be allowed. from outside the state. He said Presidents of both private and social distancing should be ernment website (www.tengbang.in) as water would be provided by the originat- Family members or friends are not al- with more and more people schools and colleges were maintained by all. As usual, the well as at the web portals of respective ing State/Railways, it would be better if all lowed to go to Jiribam to receive the in- registering to return home, nominated as members of the timing for curfew in the entire state governments where they are pres- the passengers make arrangements for coming passengers or at the quarantine which comes up to more than core committee while one district of West Garo Hills will ently stationed, said state Chief Secretary adequate food and water for themselves as centres, the SOP said.The passengers 8,000 for Dimapur district member each from both the be from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM in an office memorandum issued here on the train will not stop in any railway station. should board buses in district-wise man- alone, the government facili- associations was nominated as every day, while Sunday will be May 10. Since the trains are run on non- Although the journey is non-stop from ner so that the buses can go directly to the ties only will not be able to accommodation committee closed. – Correspondent stop mode from station of origin to station place of origin to Jiribam, it may stop at district-level quarantine centres. accommodate them. He, member during the meeting. Muslim Council appeal to members CORRESPONDENT Muslim Council of Dimapur, all citizens of Nagaland. Let us Ahidur Rahman. all join together to keep DIMAPUR, May 11: The The Council arrived at the Nagaland safe without the Muslim Council of Dimapur decision after holding consul- deadly coronavirus,” it said. today issued an advisory to all tation with the community The Council quoted an Is- stranded Muslims not to re- elders, Dimapur masjid com- lamic hadith about a pandemic turn to Nagaland for at least mittees and Kohima Jame that took place more than two months or till such time Masjid Committee on the situ- 1,400 years ago by Prophet the government declares the ation that might arise after the Mohammed, “When you hear post COVID-19 pandemic situ- arrival of the stranded Mus- that a land has been affected ation as normal. lims in Dimapur and Kohima by plague, do not enter it, and It also said that the proposed from Assam and other parts of if the plague breaks out in a quarantine centre to be set up the country. place while you are in it, do by the community, in collabo- “This decision has been not leave the place.” It ap- ration with the administration, taken collectively by the Mus- pealed to all to abide by this stands cancelled for now, ac- lim community in the greater rule in order to overcome the Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong informing mediapersons that all stranded citizens from outside the COVID-19 pandemic. northeastern State will be treated as coming from Red Zone and be tested with rapid test kits at the entry point of the state. cording to a release issued by interest of the community and Health Minister AL Hek also attended the Press briefing in Shillong, on Monday. – UB Photos the working president of the for the safety and wellbeing of Bid to keep paddy fields green even during lean season

NEWMAI NEWS triple cropping farming located at Ningthoukhong in is to make Manipur a self- revival of the Loktak Lift Haokip said that good system easier in various Bishnupur district on sustaining State in regard Irrigation project. irrigation system is a must IMPHAL, May 11: The areas of the State. Monday. to food production. He also The Chief Minister to become self-sufficient in Manipur government is Chief Minister N Biren N Biren Singh stated that mentioned that a high-level reiterated that the govern- food production. He determined to make the Singh observed as above on “considering the impact of task force has lately been ment is committed to fulfil informed that the remain- Loktak Lift Irrigation (LLI) Monday. the current nationwide constituted in this regard. all the promises that had ing six pumps of the Loktak project functional so that In order to achieve the lockdown on our economy, According to the Chief been made to the people of Lift Irrigation project will the paddy fields remain objective, Chief Minister N the State government has Minister, after due pres- the State. The Loktak Lift become functional soon. green even during the lean Biren Singh along with decided to focus primarily sure by the State govern- Irrigation (LLI) scheme is With an objective to season. Manipur Water Resources on the agricultural and ment, Central government now functional after 14-15 provide irrigation to various The functioning of the Minister Letpao Haokip horticultural sectors.” agencies like NABARD years, he added. parts of the State, the Loktak said irrigation project inspected the Loktak Lift He added that the etc., provided a sum of Meanwhile, Minister for Lift Irrigation scheme was would make double and Irrigation (LLI) project priority of the government around Rs 47 crore for Water Resources Letpao inaugurated in 1981. 8 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI STATE TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 NEWS IN BRIEF Revolutionary artiste, Bishnu Rabha aide Gokul Pathak no more CORRESPONDENT ing this time and joined the Revolu- Deputy Commissioner asked him pay their last respects. tionary Communist Party of India. what could he do for him, Pathak spoke The body was first taken to the BARPETA, May 11: The Bishnu He was also associated with revo- of the improvement of a Satra. Barpeta Press Club with which he Prasad Rabha era in Assam has end- lutionary artiste Brajanath Sarma When state BJP president Ran- was associated since its inception. ed. Gokul Pathak, a staunch support- during his early years, and was in- jeet Kumar Dass met Pathak in hos- The press club kept its flag at half er and aide of Rabha, and a revolu- strumental in setting ablaze the air- pital on May 9 and asked him about mast as a mark of respect. The body tionary artiste, scholar, writer, com- port at Barnagar on August 26, 1942. his wishes, he asked for a reprint of was later kept at the municipality piler of the history of Barpeta Sat- His life was deeply influenced by Barpeta Satrar Buranji. Das as- playground, as a sea of humanity ra, and recipient of the Bishnu Rab- the Communist trio of Rabha, Sar- sured that 2,000 copies of this valu- gathered to take a last look. ha Award, died at a nursing home in ma and Hemanga Biswas. When able book would be reprinted. Ranjeet Kumar Dass, Barpeta Social activist Daljjit Singh and his son Sanpreet Singh, Barpeta on Sunday night following Bishnu Rabha uttered “Ye azadi Pathak also participated in the MLA Gunindranath Das, AASU along with social activist Binud Harlalka handing over old-age ailments at the age of 94. jhutha hain” on India’s independence Baithaki at Barpeta where he en- chief advisor Dr Samujjal Kumar 5,000 masks to Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi at Raj Born in a poor family at Sapna on August 15, 1947, Pathak hoisted a chanted the audience with melodi- Bhattacharya, vice president Prad- Bhavan recently. village in Barnagar under erstwhile black flag at Sarbhog with this slogan ous songs. ip Das, AASU Barpeta district com- Kamrup district in 1926, Pathak lost and faced the ire of the government. His works were recognised by the mittee president Krishnakanta Sepoy Mutiny anniversary his mother at birth and father dur- He opposed the consumption and government though at a later stage, Pathak, academician Arjun Das, AFC NORTH LAKHIMPUR, May 11: A mass blood donation ing his student life. The orphaned sale of alcohol and submitted a and he received both artiste and lit- vice chairman Anil Kumar Das, camp was organised in North Lakhimpur Civil Hospital Pathak was brought up by an aunt. memorandum to the Assam gov- including a magazine Rupantar in erary pensions. When the govern- AIDC vice chairman Jitu Talukdar on Sunday to commemorate the martyrs on the occasion He learnt singing, reading of scrip- ernment in Shillong, demanding 1961 which continued till 1966. In ment introduced the Bishnu Rabha paid their last respects. of the 163rd anniversary of India’s First War of Inde- pendence of 1857 or the Sepoy Mutiny. The camp, tures and playing folk instruments declaration of Barpeta subdivision 1968, he established a publication Award in 2017, it was conferred on He was cremated at the Sankar organised by the National Medicos Organization, Assam from his father. as a dry area. organisation Amar Desh and pub- him in the first instance. Though the Madhab College campus on Mon- in active association with Sewa Bharati Purbanchal, was When he shifted to Barpeta, he After independence, he left the lished a news journal with the same people of Barpeta have been demand- day afternoon, according to his last inaugurated by Lakhimpur Deputy Commissioner Dr was attracted to Vaishnavite culture RCPI and joined the Socialist Party title for 22 years till 1990. ing Sangeet Natak Akademi Award will, with full State honours amidst Jeevan B, who also donated blood. A total 104 volunteers and later became a scholar of under Hem Baruah and Hareswar A prolific writer, Pathak wrote for him, it did not materialise. a huge gathering. donated blood at the camp. – Correspondent Vaishnavite literature, and on the Goswami. He desisted from active more than 30 books on several sub- As the news of his death spread, Security personnel fired three Phat Bihu observed cultural and religious ideology of politics but dedicated himself to so- jects such as history, drama, poetry, there was gloom in the entire dis- rounds as a mark of respect to the NORTH LAKHIMPUR, May 11: The famed Phat Srimanta Sankaradeva. cial reform. He was imprisoned in songs, essays and biography. His trict. Deputy Commissioner Mun- departed soul before Pathak’s body Bihu of Dhakuakhana was observed with tokenism Pathak was attracted to Commu- 1968 on charges of involvement with editorials in Rupantar and Amar indra Sarma was among the first to was consigned to flames by his son amidst the lockdown. On Sunday, the Phat Bihu was nist ideology during his student life Lachit Sena and was kept under house Desh and speeches deserve pres- visit the hospital where he ad- Dipak Pathak. Veteran writer Ak- observed only by hoisting its flag and smriti tarpan by and formed a Leftist party while arrest for one month in Barpeta. ervation for posterity. dressed the media regarding the shyay Kumar Mishra recited a poem the organisers observing social distancing. Phat Bihu studying at Madhab Choudhury Though he was associated with He lived a very simple life due to funeral arrangements. written by Pathak at the cremation Samiti president Pradeep Chamuah hoisted the flag at College, Barpeta, in association with social reform, he concentrated more his selfless nature. Though he lived On Monday morning, Pathak’s ground. Director of Cultural Affairs the historic Mohghuli Chapori on the banks of the fellow students. He met the revo- on culture and literature. He pub- in abject penury, he never compro- mortal remains were moved Bishnu Bora, and ADC Pulak Patgiri Charikodiya river in Dhakuakhana, while smriti tarpan lutionary Bishnu Prasad Rabha dur- lished several books and journals, throughout the town for people to also attended the funeral. was conducted by Dhakuakhana SDO Arindam Baruah. – mised on his ideology. Even when a Correspondent Bhattadev varsity results Wedding party ULFA cadre PATACHARKUCHI, May 11: The results of BA, BSc No food shortage, Steps taken against and BCom (First Semester) examinations held in creates panic held with December 2019 under Bhattadev University, Bajali were CORRESPONDENT declared on Monday. Of the total 889 candidates, 422 claims Goalpara explosives unhygienic fish sale ANN SERVICE passed this first ever undergraduate examination BARPETA, May 11: CORRESPONDENT took out an agitational pro- conducted by the university which was recently Amidst the COVID-19 district admin gramme against a veterinary established by upgrading Bajali College at Pathsala. The DULIAJAN, May 11: One threat, a wedding was per- SIVASAGAR, May 11: doctor, Dr Indu Bora of Bo- Controller of Examinations said students can obtain their CORRESPONDENT food packets contributed by suspected ULFA (Independ- formed on May 8 at Gomura Sivasagar Deputy Commis- rahibari Veterinary Hospital, results along with their internet copy of marksheets from various organisations and ent) cadre Podum Gogoi (36), under Sarthebari Police Sta- sioner Lakhinandan Gogoi has following allegations that she the university website. – ANN Service GOALPARA, May 11: The NGOs were distributed son of late Bhugram Gogoi of tion in Barpeta district, which constituted Revenue Circle- administered tape worm vac- Goalpara district administra- among needy people by the Ghuguloni Ahom Gaon under Drugs seized, woman held has created panic in the area. wise teams for taking precau- cine instead of African Swine tion has taken all measures district administration. Khowang was nabbed by the HAILAKANDI, May 11: Acting on a tip-off, Hailakandi According to information, tionary measures in view of Fever vaccine to over 1,000 so that there is no shortage The release mentioned personnel of 9 Raj Rifle battal- police conducted a search at Narainpur Part-III village on the wedding ceremony was the unhygienic sale of fish in pigs, and two of them died Sunday evening and recovered 9 gram of drugs and Rs of food and essential items that foodgrains allotted under ion on May 9 from a place near performed in the village with markets and by unauthorised afterwards. The pig owners 44,673 in cash along with two mobile handsets. Police during the lockdown period. the mid-day meal scheme, Tingrai under Duliajan PS. more than 100 guests. Ac- roadside vendors who sell fish are now demanding compen- found the drugs and other items in the possession of A DIPRO release stated were distributed among the Five detonators, 450 cording to reports, among the in the open or on the footpaths. sation for the loss of the pigs Sufia Begum Choudhury (30), wife of Kahiruddin that there were 1,98,454 fam- students even though the grams of class II explosives Choudhury, and arrested her. Superintendent of Police attendees was a couple from Four teams – one for Sivasa- and action against the doctor. ilies in the district as per the schools are closed. were recovered from him. A Pabindra Kumar Nath said a case has been registered Guwahati, known to be a gar, Amguri, Demow and Na- Rotary Club donates 2011 Census and 2,05,052 Also included are 57,275 case (202/20) under ES Act under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances close relative of a COVID-19 zira – have been set up. The masks, sanitizers: As a ges- families applied for NRC. As children (0-3) years and 46, 360 1908 R/ W Sec 10/13 UAP Act ture of gratitude to frontline (NDPS) Act, 1985. – Correspondent infected person in Guwahati. Additional Deputy Commis- many as 1,78,416 card hold- children (3-6) years and 23,119 1908 has been registered. workers in the fight against However, no one from the sioner (Fishery), Sivasagar will Surveillance programme ers received 42,616.05 quin- lactating mothers under the COVID-19, the Rotary Club locality has been tested or be the overall in-charge of the DOOMDOOMA, May 11: To strengthen the surveil- tals of rice (35 kg per family) Supplementary Nutrition Pro- Heroin seized, supervisory teams. The teams of Sibsagar donated more than lance system by enhancing testing capacity to break the quarantined so far. under the Antyodaya Anna gramme where rice, dal, suji , of the respective Revenue Cir- 2,000 masks and sanitizers to chain of transmission of COVID-19, a house-to-house The number of home quar- 3 held Yojana (AAY) of National sugar etc., were distributed cles will visit all recognised fish health workers, police and survey, named Assam Community Surveillance Program antined people in Barpeta Food Security Act (NSFA). among the beneficiaries. ANN SERVICE (ACSP), for the identification of all Severe Acute markets to ensure that fish are traffic personnel, sanitation district has gone up to 223. An additional 5 kg rice per The release stated that Respiratory Infections (SARI) and Influenza Like Illness preserved in hygienic condi- workers, mediapersons and Of them, 81 completed 14 DULIAJAN, May 11: Act- (ILI), Japanese Encephalitis, dengue, malaria and all member was distributed 1,834 non-NFSA families tion so that it does not have common people across to 27 days of quarantine pe- ing on a tip-off, a police team types of fever, has been launched across Tinsukia among the targeted families under the Goalpara Munici- any adverse impact on the Sivasagar district in the past riod. A total of 2,293 persons led by DSP Kula Pradip Bhat- district. The programme was launched on Thursday in under priority households, pal Board, 16,741 families health of consumers. few days. The Rotary Club of have been let off from quar- tacharjee arrested three drug the district. Health screening teams have covered 23 totalling 40,107 quintals. Be- under Goalpara Zilla Parishad Protest against veteri- Sibsagar has also set up hand- villages, with a population of 12,214 people, five tea antine following a medical peddlers on Saturday from sides 1,784.16 quintals of and 524 families under the nary doctor: The Satra washing stations for common gardens covering 968 people, and 12 urban wards with a Lalpagurighat of Namrup and examination on completion masur dal was also distribut- Lakhipur Town Committee Mukti Sangram Samity and people at strategic locations population of 4,860. This survey will continue up to June of 28 days. ed free of cost in April 2020. received Rs 1,000 each from recovered 6 grams of heroin, 7, 2020. – Correspondent the Tai Ahom Satra Santha in Sivasagar town. An official said there are 26 During the current month, the government. worth Rs 2 lakh from their Tiger carcass found quarantined persons at Fa- the regular quota of rice, Additionally, 79,517 farm- possession. The three drug KAZIRANGA, May 11: The carcass of a female Royal kharuddin Ali Ahmed Medi- 42,598 quintals, was distrib- ers were covered under the peddlers Ritupon Gogoi of Bengal tiger was found in an area under Bhalukajan anti- cal College Hospital and 16 uted among the card holders PM Kisan Yojana and 7,669 Goriabam Gaon, Namrup, Minister helps out poaching camp in the western range of Bagori under have completed 14-27 days. while distribution of the ad- received Rs 25,000 each as Kamal Handique of Tengakhat Kaziranga National Park on Sunday, said KNP Director P Four persons from Pathsala ditional quota of 40,107.35 the first instalment under the and Vivek Singh of Nagado- 90-year-old widow’s family Shiva Kumar. The tiger may have died a few days back. were quarantined in the hos- quintals of rice is going on. Mukhya Mantri Krishi Sajuli long, Namrup were sent to CORRESPONDENT The post-mortem was done by Dr Pranjit Basumatary pital on May 8. Further, a total of 1,600 Yojana. Dibrugarh jail on Sunday. from the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conserva- tion (CWRC) under the Wildlife Trust of India, Borjuri in RANGIYA, May 11: Minister of State for Irrigation and Kaziranga. The probable cause of death was infighting. – Rangiya MLA Bhabesh Kalita has extended his helping hand Correspondent to 90-year-old widow Radhika Das, and her two different- ly-abled daughters, Pamila Das (55) and Dharmi Das (45) at Ganja, cash seized Centralised throat swab sample Dholkuchi village near Rangiya. SILCHAR, May 11: Based on secret information, The Minister arranged some financial assistance and es- Cachar police conducted a raid at a residence at Dudhpa- sential food items, including rice, dal, mustard oil, etc., for til part IV and seized 54 kg ganja and Rs 7.11 lakh in collection centre at ISBT Silchar cash. Additional SP (Hq) Jagadish Das said the raid was the family, which has been facing immense hardship due to conducted at the residence of Premabati Singha (50). STAFF CORRESPONDENT the lockdown, and has not received any aid under any gov- The accused was apprehended and brought to Silchar ernment welfare scheme. Police Station for interrogation. A case has been regis- SILCHAR, May 11: A day after tak- tered under the NDPS Act. In another incident, a dacoit ing charge, Cachar Deputy Commission- identified as Maibul Hoque alias Khontai of Baghmara er Keerthi Jalli visited the Inter State area in the district has been arrested, the Additional SP Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Ramnagar here Noted journalist informed. – Staff Correspondent to take stock of the arrangements for Food for daily-wage earners screening of passengers and allied aci- SC Barthakur passes away GOSSAIGAON, May 11: The Gossaigaon branch of the tivities regarding COVID-19. GUWAHATI, May 11: Assam Satra Mahasabha, Srimanta Shankardev Sakha The Deputy Commissioner, adhering Suresh Chandra Barthakur, Satra, distributed food items among 20 families of to the government decision to arrange a teacher and a senior jour- Gossaigaon town who were facing financial hardship due a centralised throat swab sample collec- nalist passed away at his to the lockdown. The food items were distributed door to tion centre, chose the ISBT, instead of Amtalabari residence of door. – ANN Service sending passengers coming from other Halem mouza in Biswanath 3 in facility quarantine states to the Silchar Medical College and district on Sunday morning. DERGAON, May 11: Three persons were sent to Hospital. He was 80. facility quarantine at Swahid Kushal Konwar Civil Jalli visited the ISBT and took stock The founder president of Hospital (SKKCH) in Golaghat after they arrived at of the proceedings there. She interact- the All Assam Journalists’ Cachar Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli interacting with health officials during her Dergaon from outside Assam. Dhiraj Bora (30) and ed with police officials and asked health Union, Barthakur had his pri- visit to the ISBT in Silchar. – Photo: Arindam Gupta Bimala Bora of Da-dhara Doyangia Gaon under Missamara officials to conduct screenings by strict- mary education at Halem and were sent to SKKCH on Sunday. They had stayed at ly adhering to social distancing norms. ited Silchar Civil Hospital along with found COVID-19 positive, the death of Assam House at Mumbai. Similarly, Kirton Chandak (21), after passing graduation and a resident of Dergaon ward no. 7 who also came from Besides screening of passengers from Additional Deputy Commissioner Sumit a person from Silcoorie area here at the getting a BT degree, he outside the State was sent to SKKCH for quarantine. other states, swab samples shall be col- Sattawan and other officials. She visited SMCH has triggered great curiosity in worked as a teacher at Swa- thakur became the president Both their houses were sealed, and their family mem- lected at the ISBT instead of sending the Health Control Room at the hospi- Cachar. hid Mukunda Kakati Upper of the Assam Union of Work- bers warned not to come out of their houses for 14 days. the passengers to SMCH, which will tal and took stock of the response sys- SMCH vice principal Dr Bhaskar Primary School. ing Journalists (AUWJ) and – Correspondent consume plenty of time and need re- tem process. She also visited the hospi- Gupta said the person, identified as He started working as a the founder president of the Cannabis seized from car sources like the 108 emergency ambu- tal campus along with the Superintend- Rajesh Sonar, aged around 35 years and journalist for many newspa- All Assam Journalists’ Union lances. After collection of samples by ent and reviewed the quarantine and a resident of Silcoorie, died at the hos- (AAJU). MANGALDAI, May 11: A huge quantity of cannabis pers including The Assam was seized from a car following an accident on Sunday laboratory technicians with full PPE kits, isolation facilities. pital on May 9 after suffering from kid- Tribune , Dainik Asam , The He was also closely asso- at Puniya near here. Police seized nearly 100 kg of the passengers would be sent to institu- Dr SJ Das, Joint Director of Health ney and jaundice complications. Sentinel , The North East ciated with many local socio- cannabis from inside the Santro car (AS-01-E-2286). tional quarantine centres, an official said. Services; Dr Ajit Bhattacharjee, District According to sources, Sonar had re- Times , Ajir Asam , Mahajati cultural organisations. He Police said the car, going in the direction of Guwahati Out of 2,659 persons kept in quaran- Surveillance Officer (DSO) under the turned from Mizoram on May 5 and was newspapers. leaves behind his wife, two from Mangaldai, collided with a stationary mini-truck tine across Cachar district, 2,551 are Integrated Disease Surveillance Pro- taken to SMCH on May 7 after his health Barthakur also wrote some sons, a daughter and many (AS-25-CC-2799) at Puniya on the NH-15. During under home quarantine while others in- gramme (IDSP), and Rahul Ghose, DPM deteriorated. Dr Gupta said swab sam- books including Mahapurusor relatives. investigation, it has been found that the car was used cluding doctors, nurses and paramedi- accompanied Jalli. ples of the deceased person have been Jilingani , Rachna Manjuri , His demise was condoled with a fake number plate over the original number cal staff are being kept in various desig- Death of Mizoram-returned man collected for COVID-19 test and his by many people including plate with illegible registration numbers. Swadhinata Andolonot Chaid- – Correspondent nated institutional quarantine centres. at SMCH: Following the death of a 16- body will be handed over to his family uaror Bhumika etc. Chief Minister Sarbananda The Deputy Commissioner also vis- year-old girl in Guwahati who was later after the results are available. After retiring in 1996, Bar- Sonowal and various bodies. TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 BUSINESS & E CONOMY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 9 CAPSULE FM’s meet with PSB CEOs deferred VW launches BS-VI Expect govt financial package NEW DELHI, May 11: The review meeting of Finance Polo, Vento Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with CEOs of public sector NEW DELHI, May 11: banks (PSBs) scheduled for today has been postponed. Volkswagen Passenger in 2-3 days: Gadkari to industry According to sources, the meeting has been deferred and Cars India today launched the new date will be informed shortly. BS-VI-compliant limited NEW DELHI, May 11: industry but it also needs to slew of steps, including a Gadkari said he has shared The meeting, to be held via video-conferencing, was ‘TSI Edition’ of its Polo and Union Minister Nitin understand the govern- three-month moratorium on recommendations arising out to discuss various issues, including credit offtake, as Vento models priced at Rs Gadkari today said he ment’s limitations. loan repayments. of his interactions related to part of efforts to prop up the economy hit by the 7.89 lakh and Rs 10.99 expects the Centre to unveil “We are trying our level Interacting with the micro, small and medium COVID-19 crisis. lakh, respectively. The The agenda also included taking stock of interest rate limited edition is powered a financial package in two- best on how we can protect industry of Telangana via enterprises (MSMEs) and by a 1-litre petrol engine three days, observing that everybody,” Gadkari said, video-conference, the the industry with the Finance transmission to borrowers by banks and progress on mated to a new six-speed the situation “was very bad” adding that while Japan and minister said he has also Minister and the Prime moratorium on loan repayments. – PTI manual transmission, despite the three-month the US governments have suggested the Finance Minister. generates peak power of moratorium on loan announced mega packages, Ministry to explore a The minister said No. CE/CW/04/2020-21/ 110 PS and provides a fuel repayments announced by their economies are bigger mechanism through which “within 2-3 days some- PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER efficiency of 18.24 kmpl on the RBI. than India’s. income tax and GST refund where” he was “expecting The Addl. Chief Engineer (Planning), P.W.D. (Roads), Assam Polo and 17.69 kmpl on The Minister for MSME, As part of measures to payments can be immediate- a package from the on behalf of the Governor of Assam invites bid from approved Vento (as per Automotive and eligible contractors registered with Assam PWD (Roads) Research Association of and Road Transport and alleviate hardships faced by ly transferred to the bank government”. Highways said the govern- people, the Reserve Bank, account of the individual “We are waiting for that”, for one work under SOPD (G) for the year 2019-20 in Kamrup India), the company said in (Metro) district of Assam. Details may be seen at website- a statement.– PTI ment stands with the on March 27, announced a concerned. he added. – PTI assamtenders.gov.in and also at the office of the undersigned SBI General net up in the “City Works Cell”, from 13.05.2020 during office hours. MUMBAI, May 11: SBI No hike in lease Sd/- Addl Chief Engineer (Planning), PWD (Roads), General Insurance today Payment of wages by MSMEs Janasanyog/CF/234/20 Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3 reported a 23 per cent rent of SEZ units jump in its net profit to Rs 412 crore for the fiscal Govt mulls credit guarantee scheme for loans for 2020-21: No. CE/Maint/A.D./404/2019/19 ended March 31, 2020. It PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER had reported a profit after NEW DELHI, May 11: As part of a tion is to provide 10-15 per cent addi- With the lockdown coming into ef- Commerce The Chief Engineer PWD (Roads), Assam, on tax of Rs 334 crore in the stimulus package for the coronavirus-hit tional line of credit by banks over the fect from March 25, state-owned banks Ministry behalf of Governor of Assam invites bids amounting to previous financial year. economy, the government is working on working capital limit of the MSME sec- opened COVID-19 Emergency Credit Rs.274.22 Lakh (approx.) for Improvement / NEW DELHI, May 11: The The company’s underwrit- a credit guarantee scheme to enable banks tor, which is the largest employer in the Facility under which 10 per cent top-up Construction of roads under SOPD (G), Asom Darshan Commerce Ministry today ing profit declined by 23 to provide additional 10-15 per cent work- country after agriculture. loan is given over their working capital for the year 2020-21 for 02 (two) nos. of packages in the per cent to Rs 61 crore as said lease rent for units in the district of Nalbari. Details may be seen in the website against Rs 79 crore ing capital to MSMEs for payment of wag- This loan, especially for wage payment, limit, subject to a maximum of Rs 200 es, sources said. will be backed by a proposed credit guar- crore. government-owned special assamtenders.gov.in and also in the office of the reported in FY19. Its gross economic zones (SEZs) will undersigned in the “Maintenance Cell” during office written premium (GWP) Currently, banks are offering an extra antee fund so that lenders’ money is se- Till now, the banks have sanctioned Rs not be increased for 2020-21 hours from 13.05.2020 to 01.06.2020. stood at Rs 6,840 crore in line of credit of 10 per cent based on work- cured in case of default by any borrower, 27,426 crore worth loans to MSMEs, as Sd/- Chief Engineer, PWD (Roads) FY20 compared to Rs ing capital limits, which the government the sources added. per data collated by the government. due to the COVID-19 pandem- Janasanyog/CF/219/20 Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3. 4,717 crore in the previous intends to increase further. The MSME sector contributes over In addition, corporates with deep pock- ic, a move which will provide fiscal. – PTI Since units are closed due to lockdown 28 per cent of the GDP and more than 40 ets have availed Rs 14,735-crore loans. relief to these facilities. It also said that payment of Bajaj dealerships and there has been no operation for the per cent of exports, while creating em- In terms of numbers, about 10 lakh MS- No. CE/Maint/A.D./404/2019/14 lease rent for the first quarter NEW DELHI, May 11: past two months, most micro, small and ployment for about 11 crore people. MEs and 6,428 corporates have availed PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER Bajaj Auto today said that it medium enterprises (MSMEs) do not Public sector banks have sanctioned the benefit so far. is deferred up to July 31 for all The Chief Engineer PWD(Roads), Assam, on behalf has commenced reopen- have money for paying wages and fi- loans worth Rs 42,000 crore to the At the same time, many MSMEs and SEZ units and the deferment of Governor of Assam invites bids amounting to ing of dealerships and nancial assistance for them is under con- MSME sector and corporates since the corporates have also availed the three- would not invite any interest. Rs.1451.73 Lakh (approx.) for Improvement / service centres in various sideration of the government, the sourc- start of the lockdown under the COVID- month moratorium offered by banks as The ministry said that after Construction of roads under SOPD (G), Asom Darshan parts of the country from es said. 19 Emergency Credit Facility to provide per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) consulting the proposal with for the year 2020-21 in 06 (Six) nos, of packages in the May 4. The company said One of the proposals under considera- liquidity for survival. guidelines. – PTI Department of Expenditure, district of Morigaon. Details may be seen in the website the recommencement of these relief measures were facilities is as per the assamtenders.gov.in and also in the office of the various guidelines by the decided for SEZ units on ac- undersigned in the “Maintenance Cell” during office Central and State govern- count of COVID-19 outbreak. hours from 13.05.2020 to 01.06.2020. ments with the dealerships There will be “no increase Sd/- Chief Engineer, PWD (Roads) taking permission from the in lease rent of the SEZ units Janasanyog/CF/211/20 Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3. respective local authori- for 2020-21,” it said. ties. “All the touch points Further, it asked develop- No. GRC/NIT/510/2018-19/ are following mandated ment commissioners (DCs) of protocols to ensure the PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER other SEZs to advise SEZ de- safety of customers and Superintending Engineer PWD (Roads), Guwahati Road Circle, dealer staff,” a company velopers of State governments Guwahati-01 on behalf of Governor of Assam invites bids statement said. – PTI and privately-owned zones to online from approved and eligible registered contractors of IDBI Federal Life consider similar relief meas- APWRD for 13 (Thirteen) nos of work “Improvement and ures. Construction of Roads under SOPD (G) for the year 2019- MUMBAI, May 11: “DCs are requested to ad- 20”, amounting to Rs. 857.144 Lakh (Approx.) (including 12% Private life insurer IDBI GST + 1% LWC). Details may be seen in the website http:// Federal Life Insurance vise developers of State gov- ernment/private SEZs to con- assamtenders.gov.in. and also at the office of the today reported a net profit undersigned from 14.05.2020 to 19.05.2020 during office hours. of Rs 148 crore in 2019-20 sider similar relief measures Sd/- Superintending Engineer PWD (Roads), against Rs 133 crore in in their zones,” it added. Guwahati Road Circle, 2018-19. The company’s There are seven govern- Janasanyog/CF/228/20 Guwahati-01 total premium declined by ment-owned SEZs which are 4.65 per cent to Rs 1,843 located in Kandla, Chennai, crore in 2019-20 from Rs ASSAM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY 1,933 crore in 2018-19. Falta, Cochin, Noida, Santacruz and Visakhapatnam. (A Government of Assam State University constituted by- Renewal premium grew by “Assam Science and Technology University Act, 2009) 14 per cent to Rs 1,282 All the zones are under the Notice Inviting for Vendor Empanelment valid up to crore as against Rs 1,126 SS Shastri, MD of Assam Co-operative Apex Bank, handing over a cheque of Rs 10 lakh to State Health Minister Dr Himanta supervision of a development 31st March, 2021 crore in 2018-19. – PTI Biswa Sarma as the lender’s contribution towards the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, in Guwahati on Monday. commissioner. – PTI Assam Science and Technology University, Guwahati invites applications for “Vendor Empanelment” in prescribed format from the bonafide and reputed vendors/distributors/suppliers with the necessary registration of the firm under appropriate India will be risking economic hara-kiri, Renault reopens select authority for supply of item to Assam Science and Technology University, Guwahati. Experience in similar line of activity will be preferred. This empanelment will be valid up to 31st March, if lockdown extended: Mahindra dealerships, service centres 2021. The applications Pro-forma with detailed guidelines, terms NEW DELHI, May 11: ative to our population & the nomic hara-kiri, he tweeted. NEW DELHI, May 11: giene measures as it prepares As the lockdown is gradual- and conditions may be donwloaded from the University website Leading industrialist Anand rest of the world. We shouldn’t “A functioning & growing French auto major Renault to- to “welcome back customers” ly being lifted and business is www.astu.ac.in Last date for receiving applications: within Mahindra today said that if lock- expect a swift flattening of the economy is like an immune sys- day said it has reopened its across all its touchpoints. slowly resuming, Mamillapalle 16th June, 2020. down is extended for much curve,” Mahindra said in a tem for livelihoods. A lockdown corporate office, select dealer- Commenting on the reopen- said, “Our primary focus is on Sd/- Registrar, Assam Science and Technology University, Guwahati. longer duration then the coun- tweet. weakens that immune system ships and service centres in ing, Renault India Operations ensuring that we safeguard our Janasanyog/CF/223/20 try will be “risking economic But this doesn’t mean the and most hurts the impover- India after relaxation of guide- Country CEO & Managing customers, by introducing rig- hara-kiri”. lockdown hasn’t helped, he ished in our society,” he said. lines for the COVID-19-in- Director Venkatram Mamilla- orous safety and hygiene prac- The Mahindra Group Chair- added. Mahindra said that the coun- duced lockdown by the gov- palle said globally, Renault is tices across all touchpoints.” No. DRC-XIII/16/98/NIT/TSK/133 man said that while the lock- “India’s avoided lakhs of po- try’s goal should be to contin- ernment. gradually resuming business At the same time, he said, PRESS NOTICE INVITING RE-TENDER down has been able to save la- tential deaths in its collective ue preventing avoidable Renault India has opened operations country by country. “Health, safety and well-being of Superintending Engineer PWD Dibrugarh Road Circle, khs of lives, its further exten- fight. India’s death rate per deaths. more than 194 showrooms “In India, we have started the all Renault employees, dealers Dibrugarh on behalf of Governor of Assam invites re-bid from sion could lead to severe diffi- million is currently 1.4 com- The country needs to rapid- and workshops in line with the business operations in a phased and other stakeholders, their the approved and eligible contractors registered with Assam culties for weaker sections of pared to the global average at ly build field hospitals equipped new safety protocols and the manner. We have a long-term families and the community at PWD (Roads) for Construction/ Improvement of Road under the society. 35 & the US at 228. We’ve also with oxygen lines, deploy remaining touchpoints will be commitment here and India plays large is of utmost importance, SOPD-G for the year 2019-20 for 10 (ten) Nos of road works “The number of new cases bought time to enhance medi- widespread testing and trac- opened in a phase-wise man- an important role in the strate- and we have taken necessary ac- in Tinsukia District of Assam under Digboi & Margherita has risen, despite flattening cal infrastructure,” Mahindra ing, he tweeted. ner based on permissions gic operations of Groupe Renault. tions on all these fronts as well.” Territorial Road Division, Margherita amounting to Rs. 936.947 Lakhs (Approx). Details may be seen at website https:// the previous few days. With noted. Besides, the focus should be from the local authorities, the Customer safety and satisfaction Renault India dealerships assamtenders.gov.in and also at the office of the undersigned higher testing, a continuing But if the lockdown is ex- on containment not through company said in a statement. is our main objective and is one have ensured special care to from 14.05.2020 during office hours. rise is inevitable given the low tended for much longer, the zones but at sub-pin code lev- The company said it has in- of the driving forces behind eve- sanitize their facilities and test- Table absolute number of cases rel- country will be risking eco- els, he added. – PTI troduced several safety and hy- rything we do,” he said. drive of cars. – PTI Sl. Name of LAC Nos. of work Total Cost No. (Rs. in Lakh) 1. Digboi LAC 9 779.279 Media, entertainment sector revenue 2 Margherita LAC 1 157.668 Total Cost= Rs. 936.947 Lakhs could take 16% hit in FY21: CRISIL Sd/- Superintending Engineer PWD Janasanyog/CF/240/20 Dibrugarh Road Circle, Dibrugarh NEW DELHI, May 11: The media and crore this fiscal,” it said. crore for the industry will translate to sig- entertainment sector is expected to wit- In FY20, the media and entertainment nificantly lower profits for companies de- ness 16 per cent decline in revenue for industry is expected to have a revenue of spite cost-cutting measures,” it added. FY21, due to fall in advertisement and Rs 1.55-lakh crore with a CAGR growth The analysis is based on 78 media and ASSAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION subscription income in the wake of coro- of 9 per cent, while in FY19, it had re- entertainment companies rated by CRIS- Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022 navirus-induced lockdown, rating agency ported almost 10 per cent growth to Rs IL, it added. No. 18PSC/CON/Exam-27/2018-2019 CRISIL said. 1.42-lakh crore. “Overall ad revenue will plummet 18 CORRIGENDUM The industry would take a hit of around “The sharp drop in revenues will im- per cent this fiscal, with the impact vary- In continuation of this office earlier notification no. 17PSC/ 18 per cent in revenue from advertise- pair the debt metrics of the industry, while ing across segments. In digital, it will con- CON/Exam-27/2018-2019 dated 08.05.2020, it is for the ment that accounts for nearly 45 per cent balance sheet strength and time to re- tinue to grow but at a slower pace. All the information of all concerned that the roll numbers 102269. of total income, while the subscription covery will determine the overall impact traditional segments – television (TV), 102250, 107342 and 111347 appeared wrongly in the said earning that contributes 55 per cent will on credit profiles,” the rating agency said print, radio, out-of-home media, and films, notification due to inadvertent typing/printing mistake. be relatively resilient with a likely decline in a statement. in the order of impact from low to high, It is hereby notified that the following candidates bearing Roll of 14 per cent, CRISIL said in a report. While advertisement revenue, which will see a significant decline,” CRISIL Rat- numbers 102263, 112250, 107341 and 111897 are declared Overall, the industry is expected to correlates strongly with economic growth, ings Senior Director Sachin Gupta said. to have qualified for the interview (viva-voce) for the post of have a turnover of around Rs 1.3-lakh will take a hit as India’s GDP growth hur- TV, print and digital are the top three seg- Assam Finance Service (in the cadre of Finance & Accounts Officer/Treasury Officer) in place of Roll numbers 102269, crore this fiscal, it added. tles towards a multi-decade low this fiscal ments in terms of advertisement revenue. 102250, 107342 and 111347 respectively. “The ongoing economic slowdown, owing to the extended lockdown to con- Newspapers have faced distribution chal- Inconvenience caused is hereby regretted. made worse by the COVID-19 pandem- tain the pandemic, it said, adding that “weak lenges in certain areas leading to a tempo- Sd/- Principal Controller of Examinations. ic, is set to cull Indian media and enter- economic conditions had kept advertise- rary blip in the circulation revenue. But a Assam Public Service Commission. tainment industry’s revenue by 16 per ment revenue muted even last fiscal”. sharp fall in box office collections will curtail Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, cent or Rs 25,000 crore to Rs 1.3-lakh “The overall revenue loss of Rs 25,000 subscription revenue, it added. – PTI Janasanyog/D/497/20 Guwahati-22 TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 10 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI LEISURE & L IFESTYLE

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Your career will experience a lift and finances will not be a problem. If single, you are too devoted to your mission to search very hard for a mate but will enjoy some dating. If attached, you are very admired by your partner but may break through to a greater closeness this year. LEO gives a lot of affection. 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) #### It’s a day to network online. Politics or work with a prestigious organization will be worthwhile. Friends inspire you to develop worth- while goals. Avoid challenging others; an aggressive tactic on your part right now could backfire. Tonight: Check in on an elderly colleague. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ### You will be extremely busy with the daily job grind. Do not let volatile circumstances make you ill. It is likely that you will only be around such energies, not in the middle of them, and most likely not the cause THE PHANTOM ® By Lee Falk Across: (6) extent (7) of them. Tonight: Relax. 3 Narrative 29 Hog (3) 14 Latin trio (3) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) poems (5) 31 Greek charac- 16 Take it easy (5) #### Today brings a revelation in which the future flashes before 8 Tiny openings ters (5) 17 Prevent legally you in some form or another. This causes you to rethink your values (5) 32 Fifth planet (7) (5) and life beliefs. You see that past sacrifices will definitely prove to be worth the 10 Land measures 34 Vow (5) 19 Riding breeches effort in the future. Tonight: Time travel. (5) 35 Anguilliform one (7) 11 Fancy marble (3) (3) 20 South American CANCER (June 21-July 22) 12 Ringo ___ of 36 A headgear (5) capital (2,3) #### Mentally turning off life’s problems is difficult but not impossi- the Beatles (5) 37 Sacred song (5) 21 Anything, ble. Instead of worrying about things you cannot control and spending 13 Mull over (3,4) 38 Beats hollow (5) archaically or time imagining the worst, find time to relax with a good book or do some 15 Strange and Down: poetically creative writing. Tonight: Get extra rest. weird (5) 1 Engine of a car, speaking (5) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) 18 Express etc. (5) 23 Most secretive (7) ##### The actions of others will energize you in a positive way, publicity (3) 2 Avant garde (3,4) 24 Response (6) meaning that you should be able to find the cooperation necessary to 19 Gemstones (6) 4 Inside of rind (4) 25 Tear, rend or ensure successful summer plans. Relate to others on a one-on-one basis for 21 Pilot (7) 5 An occupation shred (3) best results. Tonight: Intimate date night. 22 Old word for (6) 27 General meaning VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) fever (4) 6 Threaded (5) ## Do not let those famous Virgo nerves get the best of you. Impa- 23 Mafia boss (4) fastener (5) 28 Alleviated (5) tience is rife, but count to 10 before you bite off all of your fingernails. 24 Infectious 7 Danger (5) 30 Informs (5) All, including computer software, should soon be running smoothly and effi- disease of 9 Fish or sunbeam 32 Side of door ciently again. Tonight: Organize your desk. BLONDIE cattle (7) (3) frame (4) 26 City in Greece 12 Exerts to a great 33 Hot drink (3) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ### Actions now will lead to something big later. Do not let doubts

discourage you. Children may drive you a little crazy, but the shouting SOLUTION TO TRIBUNE CROSSWORD – 6891

matches soon subside. Your energy is high after mid-day. Tonight: Check in on Tea. 33 Jamb, 32 Tells, 30 Eased, 28 Tenor,

27 an elderly relative who just wants to talk. Rip, 25 Answer, 24 Cagiest, 23 Aught, 21 Paz, La 20

p, 19 Jodhpur, 19 p,

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Esto 17 Relax, 16 Iii, 14 Strains, 12 Ray, 9 Peril,

1 Motor, 2 New Wave, 4 Pith, 5 Career, 6 Screw, 7 Screw, 6 Career, 5 Pith, 4 Wave, New 2 Motor, 1

##### Today creates a climate of ease and acceptance. Love Down:

trends are wonderful. There could be an age difference with someone Drubs. 38 Psalm, 37 Topee, 36 Eel, 35 Swear, 34

upiter, to whom you develop an attachment. Spend time in the healing rays of the sun. J 32 Zetas, 31 Pig, 29 Athens, 26 Anthrax, 24 Capo,

22 Ague, 23 Ague, 22 Tonight: Listen to a friend’s qualms about a personal matter. Aviator, 21 Jewels, 19 Air, 18 Eerie, 15 with, Toy

Eis 8 oe, 0 ce, 1Tw 1 Sar 13 Starr, 12 Taw, 11 Acres, 10 Pores, 8 Epics, 3 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Across: ## It is difficult keeping things harmonious amongst your friends today. But a solution is right around the corner. A neighbor might save the day. Do not be surprised if you suddenly feel drained of energy. Tonight: HEALTH CAPSULES ® JUMBLED WORDS Allow your hardworking self some time off to dream. by Bron Smith Given below are four jumbled words. Solve CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) the jumbles to make proper words and move them to the respective squares below. Select ## If you have been ensnared in a cycle of spending, you may be the letters in the shaded squares and jumble forced to cut back now. It is possible that a potential money-making them to get the answer for the given quip. opportunity has been temporarily put on hold. Do not despair. Patience is the keyword for today. Tonight: Early night’s sleep. HAGAR THE HORRIBLE AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ### Today, you will become more motivated and assertive. Due to your original ideas, controversy will tend to surround you. Focus on constructive outlets for your energy. Water sports and dance can be therapeu- tic. Tonight: A child or loved one has strong feelings to share. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) #### Your thoughts turn toward security issues. Fulfilling your responsibilities leads to true happiness today. Focus on gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, including your limitations. With your ten- dency to daydream, you could misinterpret important details. Tonight: In your own private Idaho. I’ve decided that the key to happiness is low ___. – Laura Moncur (12) # # #

SOLUTION

Thought for the day Moncur

. – Laura – . low is happiness

We should not give up and we should not allow expectations

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Health Capsules is not intended Answer:

Payee, hoist, gotten, cowpox. gotten, hoist, Payee, the problem to defeat us. Words: to be of a diagnostic nature. – APJ ABDUL KALAM TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 STATE THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 11

TU develops Spotted deer PRESS NOTICE/IFB 10,000 migrants per dist to return No. CS/DTRD/SOPD(G)/2019-20/524/R/5 aerosol box for killed at Re-tender has been invited by the Superintending Engineer, PWD, (Roads), Guwahati ARIASP Circle, Ghy-21 on behalf of health workers home by train in next 45 days: Himanta Dhakuakhana the Governor of Assam invites 1 (one) no. item rate Bids from CORRESPONDENT STAFF CORRESPONDENT sending them back to Jorhat. Similarly Sarma said that the help of MLAs would CORRESPONDENT approved and eligible Contractors registered with Assam PWD (Roads) for the works. Details may be seen at website http:// the same procedure will be followed for be taken to set up washrooms and toilets TEZPUR, May 11: In order assamtenders.gov.in and also at the office of the undersigned JORHAT, May 11: State Health, Fi- migrants returning to other districts of in large numbers. He further said that if NORTH LAKHIMPUR, during office hours. to help health workers and nance and Education minister Himanta Upper Assam. a person developed symptoms or turned May 11: A wild spotted deer Sd/- Superintending Engineer, PWD (Roads), medical staff fighting against Biswa Sarma today stated that an esti- “We are planning to take the help of critical, he would be sent to the zonal was killed by miscreants at Guwahati ARIASP Circle, Janasanyog/CF/232/20 Guwahati-21 COVID-19, Tezpur Universi- mated 10,000 migrants per district will the civil society in ensuring people com- centres for treatment. Dhakuakhana in Lakhimpur ty has developed a low-cost, be arriving by train in the next 45 days ing from outside the State remain in full Sarma also chided those people who district on Monday as it relatively light weight aerosol after trains start running from May 12 quarantine and local committees would were referring to the migrants as im- entered human settlements CANCELLATION NOTICE box for them. The boxes have onwards. be formed to keep a close watch on ported fish from outside the State by say- amid the ongoing lockdown. been fabricated manually at the The said estimated figure was apart them,” Sarma said. ing these were our “own people who The incident took place The Short NIT No. 01 Group-A & Group-B of 2020-21, central workshop facility of the from those who would be returning by Explaining on how the civil society had migrated to other parts of India for at Medhi Suti under East dated Guwahati the 04th May 2020 called by the Additional Chief Engineer (Mechanical) Irrigation Department, Assam, university. Dhakuakhana Gaon Pancha- vehicles or ambulances. could help in making the quarantining of doing jobs or other reasons and now Chandmari, Guwahati-3 vide this office Memo No. CEI (MECH) The approximate cost for Speaking to newspersons after inau- people coming from outside a successful wished to return home.” yat when a group of people each box is Rs 1,000 only. The 3.2020/02 dated Guwahati the 04th May 2020 is hereby gurating the 50-bed ICU at the Jorhat exercise, the Minister said that if some- “We are bound to take them back as attacked a spotted deer cancelled due to some unavoidable administrative reasons. boxes have been given free to Medical College and Hospital here to- one returned home then a group of peo- Assam is their home and this is the poli- that was seen roaming the hospitals currently dealing Sd/- Additional Chief Engineer (Mech) day, Sarma said that quarantining such a ple, specially neighbours would ensure cy made by the Central Government as openly in that area. Irrigation Department, Assam with the COVID-19 patients huge number of migrants in their home that the whole family of the migrant be- the States in which they were working The severely injured Janasanyog/C/301/20 Chandmari, Guwahati-3. in the State and elsewhere. districts would be the ‘greatest challenge’ come a containment zone and that they cannot take on the additional burden of deer was rescued by The university has already dis- for the government in the coming days. would be fed by the village for 14 days. looking after migrants as well as people another group of villagers patched first batch of boxes to “There will be about 1200 persons per “They (people who will keep a watch) of their own States who have hence re- and they informed the No. CE/Maint/A.D/404/2019/15 Tezpur Medical College and train and the exact numbers of migrants would drop the food at regular intervals turned,” the Minister observed. Police and Forest depart- PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER Hospitals (TMCH) and Tomo heading to various places across Assam at the gate of the house (where the quar- Sarma had earlier visited the COVID- ments. But the deer Riba Institute of Health and The Chief Engineer PWD (Roads), Assam, on behalf of is likely to be known by tomorrow,” the antined people will reside) everyday and 19 screening facility at Kakodanga on the succumbed to the injuries Governor of Assam invites bids amounting to Rs. 373.05 Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Minister he said. keep a close watch to ensure no one of outskirts here near Jorhat-Golaghat bor- before the arrival of the Naharlagun, in Arunachal Lakh (approx.) for improvement/Construction of roads under For upper Assam, Sarma said that the the family, including the migrant, came der and the Kaziranga University, where Forest personnel. SOPD (G), Asom Darshan for the year 2020-21 for 2 (Two) Pradesh. train would stop at Dibrugarh railway out and mixed with others in the village a quarantine facility had been set up for The Officer-in-Charge of nos packages in the district of Dima Hasao. Details may be Prof Pabitra Nath of Depart- station and screening and testing would or the locality,” the Minister informed. persons returning from other parts of Dhakuakhana Police Station, seen in the website assamtenders.gov.in and also in the ment of Physics in Tezpur Uni- be done at Dibrugarh following which He further said that in case the num- India. Divendra Brahma, and the office of the undersigned in the "Maintenance Cell" during versity has taken the initiative they would be forwarded to their home bers were large, then hotels, education- He also announced that another 40-bed officer of the Dhakuakhana office hours from 13.05.2020 to 01.06.2020. to develop the aerosol boxes. districts. al institutes, etc., would be kept in read- ICU would be set up in JMCH. He was Sub-Forest Beat, Umakanta Sd/- Chief Engineer, PWD (Roads) Other members of the team People coming to Jorhat too would first iness for quarantining the persons re- accompanied by Minister of state for Bharali, arrived at Medhi Janasanyog/CF/215/20 Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3 include Khargeswar Rangpi, reach Dibrugarh and be screened before turning home from outside Assam. Health Pijush Hazarika. Suti village and brought the Dhruba Deka, Palash Rabha, carcass to the forest office. Sasthendra Kumar Nath, It was buried after conduct- No. TB.66/PWD/DTRD/SDRF/PT-I/2019-20/.... Bhaskar Baruah, Ratan Boru- ing a post-mortem. PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER ah and Dipak Gogoi of the uni- Girl wins hearts in Dibrugarh It may be mentioned The Executive Engineer PWD, Dhakuakhana Territorial versity. Prof Manabendra Man- here that after the an- Road Division, Ghilamara (Earlier PWD Lakhimpur State Road dal and Dr Nima D Namsa nouncement of the nation- Division, Ghilamara) on behalf of the Governor of Assam invite from Molecular Biology and selling vegetables wide lockdown, many wild item rates bids in two separate envelopes from approved and Biotechnology Department of animals have started eligible contractors registered with Assam PWD or Contractors the university have extended visiting nearby villages in registered with other State/ Central Government Department their support by providing Dhakuakhana-Ghilamora for 3 (three) Nos. work amounting to Rs. 33,00,000.00 chemicals for sanitization. region since March-end this (Approximate) schemes under SDRF for the year 2019-20. Details maybe seen at the office of the undersigned between It is worth mentioning that year. the university has already pro- 10.00 AM to 3.00 PM from 08.05.2020 to 13.05.2020. The tender Earlier too, a deer died documents can be purchased from 14.05.2020 to 16.05.2020 vided 3D and manually print- soon after it was rescued ed face shields to TMCH, Gau- from the office of the undersigned during office hours by from some attackers in submitting cost of bid documents along with application hati Medical College, Dr B Dhakuakhana. accompanied by payment in the form of Demand Draft/ Bankers Borooah Cancer Institute, Receantly, at Dhenukhona- Cheque of a schedule commercial Bank Draft in favour of Goalpara Civil Hospital, Bon- Hiloidari village in Ghilamo- Empowered officer, Asam State Road Board Assam and payable gaigaon Civil Hospital, Tezpur ra, another spotted deer was at Guwahati for amount as specified in the detailed NIT. Mission Hospital, etc. The found near the area. Later, Sd/- Executive Engineer, PWD employees of the University the forest department Dhakuakhana Territorial Road Division have voluntarily donated one rescued the deer. Janasanyog/CF/238/20 Ghilamara day’s salary to PM CARE Fund. Illegal drugs Masks, hand SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDER - 2 of 2020-21 seized, 4 held The Additional Chief Engineer (Mechanical), Irrigation sanitizers Department, Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3 on behalf of in Dhubri Governor of Assam invites online bids from Class-I registered distributed contractor/firm of Irrigation Department, Assam for the following CORRESPONDENT works of Malancha Kalubari E.L.I.S under SOPD for the year CORRESPONDENT 2019-20: DHUBRI, May 11: In a Group-A: Boring and Installation of 1 (one) No. of D.T.W & HAILAKANDI, May 11: raid at Jhagrarpar Part-I installation of 20 H.P Submersible Pump Set, etc. for Malancha The Rotary Club of Hailakan- (Jyoti Nagar) area under Kalubari E.L.I.S. under SOPD for the year 2019-20 under di distributed masks and hand Dhubri Police Station on Guwahati Mechanical Division (Irrigation), Guwahati in the district sanitizers to the employees of of Kamrup in the state of Assam amounting to Rs. 16.56.000.00 Sunday night, police seized (Rupees sixteen lakh & fifty six thousand) only in 1 (one) package. the District Information and banned drugs in huge Public Relations (DIPRO) Group-B: Fabrication & Installation of 2 (two) pairs of M.S. numbers and arrested four Pontoon including installation & commissioning of 10 H.P. vertical here on Monday. persons in this regard. submersible pump set, painting, anchoring, supply & laying of Chairman, Youth Services of Police seized 26 bottles of canvas pipes, etc. for Malancha Kalubari E.L.I.S. under SOPD for Rotary Club, Biva Bhushan illegal cough syrup, 70 the year 2019-20 under Guwahati Mechanical Division (Irrigation), Guwahati in the district of Kamrup in the state of Assam amounting Chakraborty handed over the Nitrazepam-plus tablet masks and hand sanitizers to to Rs. 8.61,000.00 (Rupees eight lakh & sixty one thousand) only along with 80 Pyeevon-plus in 1 (one) package. DIPRO, Sabir Nishat and the Personnel of Dibrugarh Police giving away a TVS Moped to Janmoni Gogoi, on Monday.– Photo: Dibrugarh Staff Correspondent capsules and registered a Details may be seen at website http://assamtenders.gov.in employees of the office. He case with Dhubri Police and also in the office of the undersigned during office hours from was accompanied by vice pres- STAFF CORRESPONDENT shattered the economically eral people and institutions while bicycle and then peddle several Station under NDPS Act. 16-00 Hours of 11.05.2020 & upto14-00 Hours of 18.05.2020. ident, Rotary Club of Hailakan- backward family but with par- sympathizing with her have ex- kilometers to look for potential Police arrested Anup All the above works must be completed as per direction of the di, Shankar Choudhury. DIBRUGARH, May 11: A tial relaxation, she has contin- pressed their support to the buyers. While talking to The Sarkar and Prasenjit Joardar Department and as per sites and specifications provided by the Nishat thanked Rotary Club college drop-out girl moving ued with her job. Her mother family. Social worker Niranjan Assam Tribune , she said: “I am Department. of RK Mission Road in Sd/- Additional Chief Engineer (Mech) of Hailakandi for the laudable around all alone in a bicycle to told The Assam Tribune that Bagaria donated one wheelchair confident of carrying more veg- Dhubri and two women, Irrigation Department, Assam, initiative and said such a step sell vegetables to support her her daughter was compelled to for the ailing father while Tai etables now with the Moped. It Jubi Khatun, originally from Janasanyog/C/308/20 Chandmari, Guwahati-3. would help to keep novel coro- family, is perhaps a rare sight sell vegetables as father is prac- Ahom Yuba Parishad from the will also not be tiresome like Kakripara Part-I, Mankach- navirus away. The organisation at least in the State. tically paralyzed and is unable district led by its general secre- cycling. I hope to bring more ar, and Tasiran Bibi of distributed the protective The girl identified as Janmo- to walk since past several years. tary Dipankar Duarah handed income for my family.” Bidyardabri Part-IV, No. EAA/SIU/125/2018/Pt.-IV/15 items to mediapersons, health ni Gogoi of Jamirah Sapekati Touched by her plight and en- over Rs 5000 in cash to the fam- Janmoni dropped out after Golakganj. NOTICE workers, police personnel, DC Ghogora village near here has couraged by her work culture, ily. Similarly DHSK College has completing her higher second- Police also said that the In pursuance of the Govt. letter vide No. PMA.160/2018/ and SP establishments, Fire attracted attention after she Dibrugarh Police today gifted also expressed to offer her free ary from Government Girls’ accused persons violated 391 Dated 06/05/2020 and in continuation of Directorate and Emergency Services, was noticed selling home- her one TVS Moped. The two education to the girl, according Higher Secondary School, Di- the protocol of ‘Contain- of Elementary Education, Assam Advertisement-A and DDMA and other government grown vegetables in the sur- wheeler arranged by local SP, to the college Principal, brugarh. On her further studies, ment Zone’ in connection Advertisement-B for recruitment of 5515 Nos. of regular offices, besides poor and needy roundings to support her fami- Sreejith T was handed over to Sashikanta Saikia. she said that since she has not with COVID-19 pandemic. vacant post of teachers in LP School and 4120 Nos. of regular vacant post of teachers in UP School vide No. persons who do not have the ly. Janmoni has been into vege- Janmoni by DSP Pallavi Mazum- It needs to be mentioned that undergone studies for two years During preliminary interro- EAA/SIU/125/2018/22 Dated 11/03/2018 and EAA/SIU/125/ means to buy masks. Altogeth- table selling since past couple dar. After her plight went viral stashed with varieties of vege- now and considering the situa- gation, the accused revealed er 250 hand sanitizers and 1,200 of months. The COVID-19 in- in the social media and a few oth- tables in bags and a basket, Jan- tion in her family, she will need 2018/31 Dated 11/03/2018 and subsequent Addendum 1 that they were running the & 2 published vide No. EAA/SIU/125/2018/133 Dated 29/ masks would be distributed. duced lockdown had almost er media outlets recently, sev- moni used to carry them on her some time to think over it. illegal business in the 10/2018 and No. EAA/SIU/125/2018/ 177, Corrigendum-1 locality for a long time. published Vide No. EAA/SIU/125/2018/188 Dated 10/01/ 2019, Notice Vide No. EAA/SIU/125/2018/260 Dated 08/ Awareness drive on COVID-19 organised at Doomdooma 12 persons put 03/2020, Notice Vide No. EAA/SIU/125/2018/376 Dated 23/ in isolation 01/2020, Notice Vide No. EAA/SIU/125/2018/383 Dated 30/ on Monday. late the norms of lockdown 01/2020, Notice Vide No. EAA/SIU/125/2018/418 Dated 27/ During this awareness and COVID-19 protocol and wards at Nagaon 02/2020, Notice Vide No. EAA/SIU/125/2018/439 Dated 17/ 03/2020 and Notice Vide No. EAA/SIU/125/2018/441 Dated campaign, the members of will urge the police to initi- A CORRESPONDENT 17/03/2020; the Online Application System will be opened the club under the leader- ate legal action against for modifying the following criteria in respect of the ship of club president Arjun them,” informed Arjun Baru- NAGAON, May 11: The Candidates who have already applied for the recruitment Baruah and secretary Manoj ah, the president of Doom- medical surveillance teams to the post of regular teacher of LP and UP Schools under Dutta urged the people and dooma Press Club. of the district have put the DEE, Assam: the traders to follow the In the awareness cam- around 12 persons in 1. The Candidates who have already applied for recruitment lockdown rules laid down by paign, DPC members Anuj isolation wards set up at to the post of regular teacher of LP and UP Schools under the district administration Kalita, Dinesh Goyal, Abhijit various hospitals in the the DEE, Assam against the Advertisement-A & and also to follow the COV- Khataniar, Deben Deka, district on Monday with Advertisement-B and all subsequent Addendum/s, ID-19 protocol through loud- Rajesh Kumar Prasad, Manoj suspected symptoms of Corrigendum and Notice/s are allowed to upload the speaker. Baruah, Brahmadeo Rajak, COVID-19. Betterment Marks achieved in Educational and Professional The DPC members also Kuladhar Barman, Manoj According to sources, Qualifications, i.e. HSSLC, Degree, D. El. Ed. and B. Ed. as illustrated the catastrophic Kumar Ojha, Sujit Deb, Ajoy out of 12 persons, seven per existing norms. consequences of the situa- Thakur and several others are from Kampur Kochuwa 2. The Candidates will be able to login in the official website tion if the community trans- participated. and Rajagaon areas, three of DEE, Assam i.e. https://dee.assam.gov.in by providing mission of the virus begins. Meanwhile, the Joint Di- from Juria Dagaon area and their credentials mentioned in the Acknowledgement Receipt. They also urged people to rector of Health Services of one from Haiborgaon in the wear masks, wash their Tinsukia district on Monday town while one person is The website will be open from the Midnight of 14th May, 2020 hands frequently and not to through a press release has from Bihar. to the Midnight of 21st May, 2020. Members of the Doomdooma Press Club taking part in the awareness drive, on Monday. venture out of their resi- made it clear that no COV- It is worth mentioning This Notice is issued on the strength of the Govt. letter No. – Photo: Abhijit Khataniar dences without any concrete ID-19 positive case has been here that more than 5,350 PMA.160/2018/391 Dated 06/05/2020 and as per the legal reason. detected in the whole of Tin- persons have been put opinion received in respect of the various court cases on the recruitment process pursuant to the Advertisement-A & CORRESPONDENT tion of people and traders in launched an extensive aware- “For the greater interest sukia district. under home quarantine and Advertisement-B mentioned above. Doomdooma circle, Doom- ness campaign on COVID-19 of the society from now on- The Health officer also more than 125 persons DOOMDOOMA, May 11: dooma Press Club (DPC) in at Doomdooma town, Rup- wards the members of our urged people not to panic were kept in isolation All other terms and conditions will remain the same. In the wake of extensive vio- consultation with the local bon and Rupai Siding area of club will strictly keep vigi- and not to believe in hoax wards set up at various Sd/- Director, Elementary Education, Assam lation of lockdown by a sec- police administration Doomdooma Revenue Circle lance against those who vio- calls. hospitals in the district. Janasanyog/D/505/20 Kahilipara, Guwahati-19 12 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI SPORTS TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 Gambhir wants BCCI Division threatens PL’s chances of comeback LONDON, May 11: Warring an internal battle between clubs return, Johnson’s admission that sports from Wednesday, they Premier League clubs will meet fiercely protecting their own the virus transmission rate is must do so only with those in on Monday with tensions interests. still too high to significantly ease their own households. to play statesman mounting over the divisive The Premier League delayed Britain’s lockdown until at least And the growing unease ‘Project Restart’ plan to finish their latest meeting until after June 1 was hardly reassuring. about the Premier League’s MUMBAI, May 11: Former India the richest board and probably the most the season amid the coronavi- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered no details desire to finish their remaining opener Gautam Gambhir feels the BCCI powerful board in the world, so they need rus crisis. Johnson’s address to the nation about the Premier League’s 92 fixtures only increased on should behave like a statesman amid the to look at a bigger picture as well and that Premier League chiefs hope on Sunday. short-term future and indicated Sunday when Brighton admit- current crisis and he would have a lot is what probably they have done. to return to action in June, but But, for those clubs and play- that, while the general popula- ted a third player in their squad more respect for the richest cricket body “If India look to tour Australia, I have that goal could be scuppered by ers concerned about the rush to tion will be allowed to play had contracted the virus. – AFP if the national team tours Australia later got a lot of respect then for BCCI,” added this year. the southpaw. Gambhir was reacting to BCCI treas- The 38-year-old Gambhir, who played Cricketer’s death condoled urer Arun Dhumal’s statement that if 58 Tests and 147 ODIs, also took a jibe at 15 GUWAHATI, May 11: Assam Œ˜í ¸—‡…±1 ø¬ıÀ˙¯∏ ’±fl¡¯∏«Ì required, the Indian team could go into world body ICC on the recent Test rank- Cricket Association (ACA) presi- Ê√±øÓ¬1 Œ¸ª±Ó¬ ά◊Â√ø·«Ó¬ 65 ¬ıÂ√1... quarantine upon their arrival Down Un- ings, where Australia dethroned India to dent Romen Dutta and secretary der for the scheduled tour in the Aus- be the number one side. India slipped to Devajit Saikia, on behalf of the State tralian summer. the third spot. cricket body condoled the demise However, the need for two weeks quar- “No, I am not surprised, because I don’t of former cricketer Dr Ananda antine will only arise if the preceding T20 believe in all these rankings, points sys- Chandra Sarma who left for his heav- enly abode on May 9 at his Tezpur World Cup doesn’t take place in Australia. countries as well, not only India, but prob- tem, probably the worst was the points ¬Û ø1 ˚˛± ˘ 1 ¸ fl¡ À˘± À1 ¬ı± À¬ı residence. He was 90. “Good on BCCI, fabulous. Good on system what was there in World Test ably for Australia as well,” Gambhir said Dr Sarma represented Assam in ¤˝◊√√ ¸—‡…±Ó¬ ’±ÀÂ√ñ them. This is a very, very positive sign, on Star Sports show ‘Cricket Connected’. Championship, you get same points if you Ranji Trophy against Orissa in the 1955-56 season. He also had a z ¬ıø˝√√–1±Ê√…Ó¬ fl¡˜«1Ó¬ ˘±‡ ˘±‡ Œ˘±fl¡ ’¸˜Õ˘ ά◊ˆ¬øÓ¬ ’±ø˝√√ÀÂ√ because I think they are looking at a far India are scheduled to play four Tests win a Test match away from home, that’s good touch in the game of football and was a popular footballer of ¬ı± ’˝√√±1 ¬ı±À¬ı ¸±Ê≈√ ∆˝√√ÀÂ√º ¤˝◊√√ Œ˘±fl¡¸fl¡˘ ¬Û≈Ú1 ‚”ø1 Œ˚±ª±1 bigger picture, that it will change the mood Down Under and if the tour doesn’t take ridiculous,” said Gambhir, who is known the State. ¬Ûø1ø¶öøÓ¬ Œfl¡øÓ¬˚˛± ’±ø˝√√¬ı∑ ˝◊√√˚˛±Ó¬ øfl¡ fl¡ø1¬ı ŒÓ¬›“À˘±Àfl¡∑ ¤ÀÚ of the entire country as well. place, Cricket Australia could lose as much for his straight talk. An well known eye specialist, Dr Sarma was also awarded the ¬Ûø1ø¶öøÓ¬Ó¬ ¸‘ø©Ü ˝√√í¬ı ¬Û1± ¸y±ª… ≈√øˆ«¬é¬1 ¢∂±¸1 ¬Û1± 1鬱 “It is not only about winning series in as 300 million Australian dollars. 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