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Two more More relaxation test positive Visa order for COVID-19 NEW DELHI, May 5: in Assam The government on allowed for Tuesday suspended all STAFF REPORTER existing visas granted to foreign nationals, barring a GUWAHATI, May 5: Two few categories, till interna- economic activity more persons – one from tional air travel to and from and another from remains shut due to STAFF REPORTER ed to essential services like Kokrajhar – have tested pos- the coronavirus pandemic, an order from the Union Tea industries, milk, fish and other perisha- itive for the dreaded novel Ministry said. – PTI GUWAHATI, May 5: In a warehouses, bles have been permitted at coronavirus during the last 24 fresh order, the State govern- all times. hours. CBI alert ment today announced more all activities Conservancy services by The person from Kokra- NEW DELHI, May 5: relaxations for economic related to PDS municipal bodies have been jhar district tested positive The Central Bureau of activity, allowing the supply operation, FCI also exempted from the night for COVID-19 late in the Investigation has alerted chain to work even during the curfew. evening. He has a travel his- state police organisations of night curfew hours. warehouses, Private offices in malls can the country about fake tory to Coochbehar in West COVID-19 testing kits The order issued by the can operate at open during day time, the Bengal, according to official circulating in the interna- Chief Secretary stated that all all times in order said. sources. tional market after an industries and their supply State. Shops in market complex- However, since the person intimation from the Interpol chain are allowed to operate at es are allowed to operate with from is in a con- in this regard, sources said. all times. two shops closed between tainment zone, there is no – PTI Tea industries, warehouses, Though e-commerce deliv- two open. However, grocery, need to fear, Health Minis- Construction work resumes at the flyover at , Super Market in Guwahati on all activities related to PDS op- ery is allowed between 6 am pharmacies and medical estab- Entrance exam Tuesday. – UB Photos ter Himanta Biswa Sarma NEW DELHI, May 5: eration, FCI warehouses, and 6 pm, their backend activ- lishments in the complexes said. Engineering entrance railways, LPG and petroleum ities and personnel can work can open on all days during the The total COVID-19 pa- examination JEE will be delivery services can operate at all times. permitted hours. tients in Assam now stands held from July 18-23, while at all times. Supply chain activities relat- All shops in rural areas, at 44. However, 32 have medical entrance exam 3,900 new COVID-19 cases except for malls are allowed been discharged so far. One NEET will be conducted on to remain open without any has died and the number of July 26, Union HRD distinction of essential or non- active cases is 11. Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal essential services. Meanwhile, the Health ‘Nishank’ said today. The in 24 hours: Centre All types of goods carrying exams were postponed due WORLD Minister informed that 44 vehicles are allowed to oper- to the lockdown. – PTI NEW DELHI, May 5: with an infectious disease. yesterday,” Agarwal said, students from Assam study- Confirmed cases 3,610,006 ate at all times. The biggest single day spike The ministry released a adding that the issue has been ing in Mewar University, Board exam All construction activities in- of 3,900 novel coronavirus data for cases and deaths from addressed. Cured/Discharged 1,176,338 Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) are NEW DELHI, May 5: cluding highway construction, cases and 195 fatalities has Monday 8 am to Tuesday 8 “We are very comfortable returning to Assam in two The pending class 10 board Death 252,346 flood control works are also been reported in the last 24 am. It said in this 24 hours in terms of managing COV- buses. examination will only be allowed at all times. “They have all the requi- conducted for students in hours till Tuesday morning, period, India registered a ID-19 as of now, but any lax- INDIA Bank employees are al- North East Delhi and not the Union Health Ministry record single day increase of ity at the field level or any site permissions and passes Confirmed cases 46,711 lowed to move beyond 6 pm the rest of the country, HRD said, asserting that the de- 195 deaths and 3,900 cases, lack of cooperation may have from the state government depending on necessity. Ministry clarified today. The lay in reporting of COVID- taking the total number of its consequences, he warned. Cured/Discharged 13,160 for unhindered travel,” he Large standalone shops are CBSE had notified this last 19 cases by certain states COVID-19 fatalities to 1,568 Agarwal advised states to said. month but there has been Death 1,583 allowed to open with limited has led to the sudden spurt and cases to 46,433. effectively implement con- On the other hand, the first confusion. – PTI entrants. in figures. “Some states had not been tact tracing, active case batch of 124 Kota students ASSAM “However, despite the ex- Probe ordered Addressing a press brief- reporting COVID-19 cases search and focus on the clin- quarantined at Sarusajai sta- Confirmed cases 44 emptions, the workers in such dium was today released af- GUWAHATI, May 5: ing, joint secretary at the timely. After persuading ical management of cases on activities will have to follow ter they tested negative for Agriculture Minister Atul Health Ministry Lav Agarw- them, they have reported the basis of the numbers re- Cured/Discharged 32 social distancing norms,” the Bora today ordered an al said timely reporting of such cases. This is the rea- ported. COVID-19. order said, adding that the inquiry into the allegations cases and their management son for the sudden spurt in Death 1 Sarma visited the quaran- of corruption in selection of exemptions are not allowed in tine site along with officials to is very crucial while dealing the number of cases since SEE PAGE 6 Data as on Tuesday beneficiaries under the PM- containment zones. monitor their release process. Kisan scheme in some districts of Assam, as reported in local media. – NRL to import Staff Reporter 64 flights to be crude oil from 28 CRPF men from Assam Well mishap GUWAHATI, May 5: Two Malaysia labourers – Bankim Hajong operated from May 7 STAFF REPORTER test positive in Delhi and Mrigendra Chandra Roi – died after earth caved in GUWAHATI, May 5: while they were digging a 15,000 Indians to be brought back Taking advantage of plum- SPL CORRESPONDENT ters has tested positive for the ernment at Mandoli. ring well in the Noonmati meting prices of crude oil virus and hence the building These huge numbers in a to the US and the UK, five area on Tuesday evening. NEW DELHI, May 5: Air Delhi flight Rs 12,000, the in the international market, NEW DELHI, May 5: At has been sealed. single battalion (of over 1,000 Later a team of SDRF Aviation Minister said. flights to Saudi Arabia, five India will operate 64 flights NRL is importing 21 TMT least 28 Central Reserve Po- The infected men belong to troopers) has rung alarm bells personnel retrieved their On arrival from abroad, all flights to Singapore and two from May 7 to May 13 to of crude oil from Petronas lice Force (CRPF) personnel the 31st battalion of the CRPF, in the establishment after it bodies. – Staff Reporter passengers will be screened flights to Qatar to repatriate bring back around 15,000 In- in Malaysia. hailing from Assam and post- based in Mayur Vihar Phase- was found that “dichotomous” Indian nationals between dian nationals stranded and put under quarantine for The crude oil vessel MTS- ed in a Delhi-based battalion III of the national capital and orders were issued to check a period of 14 days as a COV- May 7 and May 13, the min- JOCOSERIOUS abroad amid the COVID-19- Trader has sailed off from have been infected with COV- the area has been entirely the spread of COVID-19. ister said. induced lockdown, Civil Avi- ID-19 precautionary meas- Miri Port of Malaysia today ID-19, while one has died. Al- sealed after the huge numbers While the order ure, Puri said. During this time period, ation Minister Hardeep and is expected to reach Hal- together 122 personnel of the of COVID-19 cases started was a mandatory quarantine of These 64 flights would be India will also conduct seven Singh Puri said on Tuesday. dia on May 12. battalion have tested positive building up over the last few 14 days for the personnel join- conducted by Air India and flights each to Malaysia and The Minister, while ad- “From Haldia, the crude for the dreaded novel corona- days. “A total of 122 troopers ing back the unit from leave or its subsidiary Air India Ex- Bangladesh, five flights each dressing a virtual press con- will be rail freighted to Nu- virus, officials said. of this battalion have tested having suspected exposure to press to repatriate Indians to Kuwait and Philippines, ference, said private Indian maligarh for future process- The latest figures came positive for the virus. Results a coronavirus-infected person, from 12 countries such as the two flights each to Oman and airlines may join the repatri- ing,” NRL MD SK Baruah even as the CRPF headquar- for over 100 more are await- officials said the CRPF medi- UAE, the UK, the US, Qa- Bahrain, Puri said. ation effort after May 13. said, adding that it was a step ters here has been sealed af- ed,” an official said. cal wing had issued a separate tar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, India has been under lock- Those availing the repatri- towards ensuring energy ter a personal staff of a senior The brighter side is that the order in April stating that par- Malaysia, Philippines, Bang- down since March 25 to curb ation flights will be charged, security. officer tested positive for maximum of these infected amedics can be taken off quar- ladesh, Bahrain, Kuwait and the spread of the novel coro- Puri said. Crude oil is presently trad- COVID-19 on Sunday. A per- troopers are asymptomatic, he antine if they do not show any Oman. navirus. All commercial pas- A passenger on a London- ed in the market in the range sonal secretary of a Special Di- said, adding that the person- symptom after five days. India will conduct 10 flights senger flights have been sus- The virus effect compelled Delhi flight will be charged of USD 19 per barrel to USD rector General (SDG) rank of- nel are admitted to an isola- me to change the name! Rs 50,000 and on a Dhaka- to the UAE, seven flights each pended for this period. – PTI 24 per barrel against normal ficer working in the headquar- tion facility of the Delhi gov- SEE PAGE 6 crude oil average price of around USD 55 per barrel. Crude oil price varies based GMCH resumes normal functions on its characteristics. CM reviews transport dept Rush of patients suffering from cough and cold Pulitzer Prize services during lockdown for 3 J&K R DUTTA CHOUDHURY general patients from March STAFF REPORTER the department to push its Minister emphasised that the 29 to April 24 as it was des- photojournalists fleet of buses into service to management and movement GUWAHATI, May 5: The ignated as a COVID-19 hos- SRINAGAR, May 5: GUWAHATI, May 5: With transport the stranded people of buses should be made judi- Gauhati Medical College pital. But the hospital has Three photojournalists the lockdown being relaxed, to their respective destina- ciously to mitigate the hard- Hospital (GMCH) is limping been reopened for general from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Sarbananda tions, Sonowal said in this time ship of the stranded people. back to normalcy after it has public on April 25 and up to have been awarded the 2020 Sonowal today asked the of extraordinary health emer- Transport Minister Chan- been reopened for general pa- yesterday more than 5600 Pulitzer Prize for their transport department to do a gency, the transport depart- dra Mohan Patowary giving a tients and the pressure on the general patients visited the “striking images of life” in mapping of its fleet of ASTC ment should provide services snapshot of different activities hospital increased as the pri- hospital. Of course, the flow the valley. buses in proportion to the in line with the advisories giv- performed by the department vate hospitals are not willing of patients picked up since Channi Anand, Mukhtar people stranded in different en by the health department. during the lockdown informed to take any chance and some yesterday when the lock- Khan and Dar Yasin of the As- places of the State and the Thanking the transport de- the Chief Minister that during such hospitals are referring down was eased. sociated Press won in the fea- country to ensure their safe partment for being on the eight days from April 25 to May patients with cold and cough Sources revealed that in ture photography category. movement. frontline in providing emer- 2 a total of 2,090 buses trans- to the GMCH as they do not normal times, around 10,000 Khan is over the moon af- Chairing a meeting here to gency and essential services ported 32,444 passengers. have the facility to test COV- has been kept, while, a special admitted in the hospital till patients and attendants visit ter he came to know about review the preparedness of during the lockdown, the Chief The Chief Minister later ID-19. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for yesterday. Sources said that the GMCH every day. In 2018, the award. “I could have nev- visited the Prem Singh Brah- GMCH sources told The such patients has also been recently a new 54 bed new on an average day, around 2600 er imagined in my lifetime... ma Inter-State Bus Terminus Assam Tribune that though maintained. ICU block was inaugurated in patients used to visit the hos- It could not have been possi- and talked to the passengers. the hospital has been reo- Sources said that the the hospital, while, a 46 bed pital, while, the number in- ble without my family – both Maintain DISTANCE He also took stock of the ar- pened for general patients, GMCH now has 2294 beds special ICU for COVID 19 creased to 2780 in 2019. at home and AP,” he said. rangements made by the special isolation ward for sus- including the ICU beds and patients is also in operation. Save SOCIETY ASTC for the operation of the pected COVID-19 patients around 1499 patients were The GMCH was closed for SEE PAGE 6 SEE PAGE 6 fleet of buses. 2 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI INTERNATIONAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020

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If behavioural changes, COVID-19 pandemic can be seen flights from abroad will have Srivastava also reiterated Minister Harsh Vardhan, ex- balancing act, Vardhan told PTI. such as hand, environmental and as an opportunity to shore up to download ‘Aarogya Setu’ the national directives that pressing the hope that “behav- On Tuesday, the number of respiratory hygiene, which are health infrastructureand indige- mobile app and detailed pro- are required to be followed ioural changes” brought about COVID-19 cases shot up to being practiced more rigorous- nous production of medical cedures for this entire evac- during the ongoing lockdown A wine shop worker pumps sanitizer on the by the infection could become 46,433 from the 42,836 the day ly during this period, get im- equipment and protective gear uation operation will be is- period. hands of a customer standing in a queue to buy liquor amid ongoing COVID-19 the new normal for a healthy before, a sharp rise of 3,597 cas- bibed in society it will become under the ‘Make in India’ initia- sued, an official of the Minis- In public places it is man- lockdown, in on Tuesday. – PTI society after the pandemic es, according to Union Health the new normal,” Vardhan said. tive, the minister explained. try of Home Affairs said on datory to wear face masks, abates. Ministry data. The death toll has Such practices will bring down “We have ramped up the pro- Tuesday. keep ‘do gaz ki doori’ (a dis- Part of Shastri Bhavan The nation in a post-coronavi- risen to 1,568 from 1,389. the instances of communicable duction of COVID-19 protective Talking about the evacua- tance of around two metres), sealed off rus future could well look back “Once the havoc caused by diseases and society will evolve gears likePPE (personal protec- tion plan for Indians strand- spitting will be a punishable on the pandemic period as a the virus subsides and the crisis for the better, he stressed. tion equipment) and N-95 masks. ed abroad, Srivastava said offence, consumption of liq- NEW DELHI, May 5: Authorities sealed a blessing in disguise if Indians blows over, people may remem- Other than small pox and po- Testing facilities have been embassies in various coun- uor, ‘paan’, tobbaco is prohib- floor of Shastri Bhavan, which houses several important ministries, on Tuesday after a senior imbibe hand, respiratory and ber it as a blessing in disguise,” lio, no other viral infection has scaled up significantly,” he said. tries are preparing the list. ited, social distancing is es- official tested positive for the coronavirus, the environmental hygiene and prac- Vardhan said. been completely eradicated from Efforts are also on to ramp up This (evacuation by air or sential at shops and not more second incident of a government building be- tise it in their everyday lives, He added that India has so far this country. Other diseases keep the production of APIs (active naval vessels) facility will be than five people should as- ing partially cordoned off in Lutyen’s Delhi the minister said. been able to keep itself from slip- recurring, the minister said, in- pharmaceutical ingredients), the on payment basis, she said. semble at any such facility, within a week. The fourth floor ‘A’ wing from Underlining the importance of ping into the stage of communi- dicating that COVID-19 might raw material for pharmaceuti- Non-scheduled commercial she said. Gate 1 to Gate 3 has been sealed and is being the lockdown, which has been ty transmission of the novel be here for the long haul. cals, Vardhan added. – PTI flights are being arranged During a wedding function, disinfected, two officials said. Some gates and and this operation will be- not more than 50 people are lifts will also remain closed till Wednesday. gin from May 7 in a phased allowed and not more than They said an official of the Law Ministry, housed on the second floor of Shastri Bhavan, tested manner. 20 people can participate in a positive for the virus, and as per the protocol, “Passengers will be funeral. Social distancing the contact tracing has been initiated. – PTI screened before boarding a should be ensured during flight and only asymptomatic these events too, she said. hospitals to join travellers will be allowed. At workplaces, arrange- WHO’s ‘Solidarity’ trial Every passenger will have to ments for thermal scanning, AHMEDABAD, May 5: Hospitals from four follow the guidelines issued hand wash, sanitizers and cities in Gujarat will participate in the World by the health and civil avia- masks should be made. Health Organisation’s ‘Solidarity’ international tion ministries,” she said. At offices and in office trans- clinical trial to help find an effective treatment “Travellers will have to port, social distancing should for COVID-19, a senior State health official register for ‘Aarogya Setu’ be ensured and there should said. The trial, to be conducted by the Indian app upon reaching their des- be adequate difference of Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at hospi- tination. They will be tested time in work shifts. Lunch tals in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot, medically and concerned breaks should be allowed at will compare the effectiveness of four drugs and standard care on coronavirus patients, State governments will keep different times so that social principal secretary (health) Jayanti Ravi told them in hospitals or in insti- distancing is ensured, Srivas- reporters on Monday. The four drug regimes tutional quarantine on pay- tava said. to be tested on patients are – Remdesivir, ment basis,” she said. She added that it will be Lopinavir, Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine State governments are the responsibility of organi- and Interferon, she said. – PTI being advised to prepare for sation chiefs to get their em- testing and quarantine of such ployees registered on ‘Aaro- Darul Uloom for use of passengers and their trans- gya Setu’ app, developed by bank interests portation. the government to check A lightning bolt flashes across the sky over the city during a thunderstorm, in Jabalpur on Monday. – PTI MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP), May 5: A promi- The Ministry of External coronavirus cases. – PTI nent Islamic seminary has issued a fatwa, al- lowing the use of interest accumulated on bank deposits of mosques to help the needy during the coronavirus-forced lockdown. The Darul Uloom Deoband gave its opinion in reply to a Centre, States taking Shramik Special trains: 67 run question by a Karnataka-based manager of a mosque, who had asked whether the interest amount can be used to help the poor during steps for relief to so far, 21 more to go today the lockdown. The Fatwa department of Darul Uloom Deoband, comprising Mufti Habibur NEW DELHI, May 5: The Indian to 54 due to social distancing norms said the trains will ply only if they Rehman Azmi and Mufti Mehmood, told the migrant workers: SC Railways on Tuesday said that it has with the middle seat not being allot- have 90 per cent occupancy and the manager that the bank interest cannot be used so far run 67 Shramik Special trains ted to any passenger. “States should collect the ticket fare”. by him or the mosque but the amount may be NEW DELHI, May 5: The Supreme native State, have to agree for their trav- carrying around 67,000 stranded mi- While the railways has officially not Having already run 67 such trains used to help the poor and handicapped, who Court on Tuesday said the Centre and el. It is only after both the States agree grants since May 1. stated how much it has spent so far since Friday, the Railways has now is- are facing problems to earn their livelihood. States are taking appropriate steps to pro- that migrant workers are sent to their Till May 4, the railways had run 55 on these services, which the govern- sued detailed guidelines on security and According to Islamic beliefs, acceptance of vide relief to migrant workers and dis- native places, he said, adding that most bank interests is considered forbidden. – PTI trains, the national transporter said. ment says has been shared on a 85:15 sanitisation protocols to be followed. posed of a plea seeking directions to the of them are also being asked to produce “There are 21 trains scheduled for ratio with the States, officials indicat- The Railways, in its guidelines is- CISF donates over Railways as also States to provide free of medical certificates from hospitals and Tuesday mainly from Bengaluru, Su- ed that for the first 34 trains, the na- sued, has divided the protocols into cost travel to homebound migrants. are facing problems in doing so. rat, Sabarmati, Jalandhar, Kota, Er- tional transporter spent Rs 24 crore, three broad sections – originating sta- Rs 16 cr to PM CARES A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, San- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, ap- nakulam. On an average, these trains while the States spent Rs 3.5 crore. tion, destination station and on board NEW DELHI, May 5: The Central Industrial jay Kishan Kaul and BR Gavai, which took pearing for the Centre, said the gov- are carrying 1,000 passengers each,” Sources said that the railways is the trains. It has also spoken on securi- Security Force has donated over Rs 16.23 crore, up the matter through video conferenc- ernment is following the rules and the the railways said. spending around Rs 80 lakh per serv- ty arrangements that need to be made equivalent to the one-day salary of its staff ing, said that it does not see any reason to protocol and providing all possible help These 24 coach trains, which have ice for the Shramik Special trains. at all entry and exit points at the sta- members, to the PM CARES Fund to combat keep the PIL pending and disposed it off. to the migrant workers. the COVID-19 pandemic, a force spokesper- a capacity of 72 seats, is now reduced In its guidelines, the railways has tions as well as on the trains. – PTI The top court was hearing a PIL filed The bench said that trains and buses son said on Tuesday. The donation was made on Monday after CISF Director General Rajesh by Jagdeep S Chhokar, former director are being provided for their travel and Ranjan handed over a cheque of Rs 16,23,82,357 in-charge of IIM, Ahmedabad, and law- some reports say that 85 per cent cost to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. – PTI yer Gaurav Jain, who have sought direc- of their travel is borne by the Centre. tion to authorities to allow migrant work- Bhushan said the Railways is saying Up to Rs 1,000 fine for ers across the country to return home that States must collect fare from the spitting in public places on free travel after the coronavirus test. people and while the reports of 85 per NOIDA (UP), May 5: To contain the spread Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appear- cent subsidy by the Centre may be true, of coronavirus, spitting saliva, gutka or tobacco ing for the petitioners, said all migrant paying even 15 per cent is also too ex- in public places in Noida has been prohibited workers are not being allowed to go to pensive for the migrant workers who and violation of this can attract a penalty of Rs their villages and many of them have to have lost their financial means. 500 for first time offenders and Rs 1,000 for walk on foot to return home. The bench Mehta said that initially the grievance repeat offenders, according to a new order. said the relief claimed by the petitioner of the petitioners was that migrant work- The order was issued by the Noida Authority on Monday, a day after the Uttar Pradesh gov- has already been granted by the gov- ers were not allowed to go home, now ernment passed a similar order to prohibit ernment and it cannot consider the they are allowed as the government is spitting in public places amid the COVID-19 prayer besides what has been made in reviewing the situation on a daily basis. outbreak. “It is directed that spitting, or spit- the petition. He said the ground situation is being ting gutka or tobacco in public places is pro- Bhushan said the Central government monitored on a daily basis and when a hibited. Any violation of the order will attract has to provide the migrant workers the migrant worker goes back to his native a penalty of Rs 500 for first-time offenders ways and means for the movement but a place he or she has to be placed under and Rs 1,000 for repeat offenders,” Noida circular has been issued saying that the quarantine for which a standard operat- Authority CEO stated in the order. – PTI A woman walks past a wall with an awareness graffiti on coronavirus during the nationwide lockdown, in New Delhi State where the workers are and their ing procedure has been finalised. – PTI on Tuesday. – PTI NCPCR focus on creating database of street children NEW DELHI, May 5: Taking note NCPCR Chairman Priyank Kanungo According to a study by the NGO of street children in India. We have to of the plight of street children during told PTI Bhasha. ‘Save The Children’, there are over reach maximum children who need the coronavirus lockdown, the Na- He also said that there is no need of two million children on the streets of support and protection,” Anindit Roy tional Commission for Protection of any new law but the existing laws like India living in abject deprivation of Choudhury, Director Programmes, Child Rights (NCPCR) said this time Juvenile Justice Act 2015 and Child the most basic rights and in poverty. Save The Children told PTI . could be used to create a database of Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) It also found that over 80 per cent “Most often than not, children in the children so they could be linked Amendment Act 2016 should be im- of the children living in streets have street situations are often left out to various government social plemented efficient- no form of a legal from being counted. Therefore, a large schemes and be prevented from com- ly and the NCPCR is They do not identity document, group is often unaccounted for. In the ing out on the streets again. working on it. exist in the denying them ac- current scenario they could be sub- Generally found on traffic signals, “The enforcement Indian Census cess to social enti- jected to sexual exploitation, traffick- railway platforms, religious places, agencies in the child study. This tlements. ing or any crime,” he added. shopping areas, near bus and auto protection mecha- In a project ‘Spot- “They do not exist in the Indian stands, these children are often in- nism should work makes light on the Invisi- Census study. This makes children in volved in rag-picking, street vending proactively with children in the bles’, in collaboration the street even more vulnerable to or begging. Post March 24, they are child welfare com- street even with the NCPCR, being left out from social protection either at shelter homes or have mittees which are “ more they carried out a schemes that the government pro- walked down to their native places. there in every dis- vulnerable census of street chil- vides and from being protected. It is However, nobody actually knows trict across the coun- dren last year. imperative that all children are given where they are. try. There are child welfare police “This project has been able to link identity cards so that they can be “It could be an ideal situation to officers and special juvenile police 2,29,262 children in street situations brought under existing social and prevent these children from coming units in every police station. The with a legal identity documents across child protection schemes,” he added. on the streets again. It is an unprece- CWC should prepare a database of 10 cities (tier 1 and 2) across the coun- Kanungo has said that NCPCR is dented situation when even trains are these children with the help of these try. Apart from identity documents, revisiting the standard operating pro- not running. These children general- authorities so that they could benefit 89,180 children have been linked to cedures for children in street situa- ly run away from homes on trains. from various government schemes various schemes and services of gov- tions developed in collaboration with Now they should be helped to settle like BPL card, Right to food or Prime ernment. But this number is much ‘Save the Children’ and will finalise it down where they are right now,” Minister Awas Yojna,” he said. less in comparison to the total number in next 8-10 days. – PTI 4 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020

MESSAGE FOR TODAY The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. Waging a long hard battle – DOLLY PARTON I Dr Monprativ Barooah landing us in a catch-22 situation. ic. It is a step-up therapy, to sup- care resources. As Assam desper- Here in India, with a mammoth port the critically ill with ately wants to return to normalcy, he corona pandemic has could salvage the patient inflicted population and scarce medical re- a thousand uncertain metabolic a meticulously chalked out policy is pushed the world into an with novel Covid-19. One such ex- sources, we are somehow lucky derangements ultimately deter- the need of the hour. Thousands are unprecedented crisis. ercise has been the experiment thus far. The infection mortality mining the fate of the patient. still stranded away from home. Stu- Right from New York to with hydroxychloroquine-azithro- rate is still low. The virus has be- As far as the States are con- dents are longing to return to TNew Delhi as well as in many parts mycin combination. Donald haved soberly out here. cerned in dealing with the corona school. Daily wage labourers are Migrant movement of the world, streets are now for- Trump’s premature announcement Does this imply that the collec- epidemic, Kerala and Assam stand dying to earn their bread and but- It is unfortunate that while announcing a 21-day lockdown lorn and deserted. There is an ee- of hydroxychloroquine as a possi- tive immunity of the Indians has out. The governments of both ter. Hundreds of patients are await- on March 24 in a bid to combat the coronavirus pandemic, rie silence – with a palpable fear of ble game changer in Covid-19 cure been able to thwart the explosive these States deserve accolades for ing their periodic follow-ups and the Centre had not foreseen the plight it would subject la- the virus everywhere. While the further bolstered a section of the nature of the virus so far thereby flattening the epidemic curve. Ker- treatment at tertiary care centres. khs of migrant workers throughout the nation to. In hind- corona storm has lashed many international medical community in limiting cases to ones with mild or ala has been a success story thus It is here that Assam can employ sight, rather than implement an immediate lockdown, the parts of Europe and America, leav- trying out the same. However moderate symptoms and a lower far, bolstered of course by a robust an aggressive testing-tracing-iso- ing a trail of death and disease, it Hippocrates, the father of healthcare infrastructure lation exercise. The Health Depart- Centre might have done better to have allowed a few days’ looms large in other parts of the medicine, had once fa- as well as a proactive ad- ment must continue chasing the time for the population to have prepared themselves, and world with a portent of potential mously said: Primum non Aggressive contact tracing ministration-cum-gov- virus and embark upon aggressive also facilitated the movement of those who wished to return outbreaks. Scanty knowledge of the nocere. This means ‘First ernance. They have used surveillance across all administra- to their native places. Not only were a huge number of mi- virus’ novel strain and an uncer- do no harm’. And medi- followed by isolation arrested aggressive testing, con- tive entities below the district lev- grant workers stranded due to the lockdown in various parts tain epidemiological behaviour is cines of course have the the spread of this pandemic, tact tracing and round- el. Fever and ARI clinics must con- of the country, thousands of tourists, students and pilgrims baffling medical scientists and doc- potential of doing more which could otherwise have the-clock surveillance to tinue operating 24x7 and a nodal were also left in limbo. While the latter elements perhaps tors alike across the globe. The harm than good unless good effect. Despite centre must be incorporated at the could fend for themselves, the migrants who were mostly contagion with its characteristic used wisely and backed by tested out our healthcare Kerala’s high population district level where any suspected daily wage-earners eking out a hand to mouth existence virulence is a threat no man sufficient scientific evi- density and a large mi- case can be reported. In all proba- had ever seen or comprehended dence of its safety profile. resources. As Assam grant flow, isolation of bility the virus will have a long and lost their livelihood because of closure of all manufacturing before. It has without doubt put Very soon the adverse desperately ekes to return to Covid-19 positive cases protracted course and will ulti- and commercial activities, and did not have the means to the human race in a rare litmus test, effects of hydroxychloro- and their contact tracing mately wane out in a year or two. sustain themselves for a lengthy period. In times of social wherein the wait for the cataclysm quine-azithromycin use normalcy, a meticulously has been top notch. Be it Till then it is going to be a long hard distress, the thoughts of most migrants turn towards their to pass off seems to be unending in Covid-19 patients be- chalked out policy is the need the village level Covid fight. Elders must be protected and native places, a familiar environment obviously inducing a and the only weaponry at hand be- gan to surface. Deaths detectives, the commu- people with co-morbidities like di- sense of security, and India too was no exception. In the ing social distancing. were reported due to of the hour. nity kitchens, the police, abetes and hypertension should absence of inter-State transport in the form of trains and Treatment-wise, one of the ma- cardiac side-effects of the volunteers and the keep themselves fit and their blood buses, many workers took to the road in what appeared to jor challenges faced by the medical the above drugs. Now many NGOs – all staged parameters under control. Herd or be impossibly distant treks to their homes on foot, depend- community as well as the health the medical fraternity has res- mortality rate? a coordinated effort. collective immunity has to ulti- experts has been in tackling the ervations regarding the use of Only time will tell us the answer. Here in Assam too, our Govern- mately take over, it being the only ing on good Samaritans to provide food and water. aggressive behaviour of this novel this combination in Covid-19 However, on the other hand, if the ment has done a tremendous job means of defence right now. Within the lockdown period itself the authorities had coronavirus in a large elderly west- positive patients. Even the Min- virus decides to put its foot down led by a steadfast Chief Minister. There is an urgent need to in- become aware of the distress this segment was experi- ern populace. Viruses, unlike bac- istry of Health and Family Wel- out here, we as a nation of 1.3 When the pendulum began to crease healthcare spending. Every encing, clashes with the police in different locations un- teria, are always hard to deal with. fare in India has changed its noti- billion with less than 0.5 hospital swing precariously with the iden- hospital with more than 100 beds derlining the fact. Finally, the Centre was forced into allow- And this sudden burst of a mutant fication which says, “Do not use beds per 1000 population will be tification of the first case of Covid- should be reinforced with a 10 to ing stranded migrants to return home while reiterating strain with its aggressive clinical hydroxychloroquine without living our worst nightmare. 19, tension ran high and a wave of 15-bed intensive care units and that the relaxations given for the inter-State movement of course as is manifested by the high medical advice!” Here in India, without doubt so- impending doom swept across the manpower trained accordingly. people during the lockdown was available only to migrant infection mortality rate (high death But then one simply cannot cial distancing happens to be the region. But right through it, our Here in Assam, a long season of workers, stranded tourists, pilgrims and students. The rates) across Europe and America blame the medical policymakers only answer to the coronavirus CM stood tall, supported ably by floods followed by the menace of has virtually pressed the panic but- for this knee jerk guideline on right now. And mind you, there an omnipresent Health Minister. encephalitis would hit us sooner Centre has allowed their movement through trains and ton in the medical world to search HCQ-azithromycin use. The cur- are no medicines on the counter Aggressive contact tracing followed than later. It is time for all of us to buses with certain conditions that include consent of both for a magic pill. Doctors and clini- rent pandemic has been of such a and no vaccine in the near hori- by isolation arrested the spread of gear up. Our leaders will definitely sending and receiving States, maintenance of social dis- cians therefore began to try nature that it has thrown the zon. Ventilators can never be the this pandemic, which could other- show us the way. At least a few have tancing norms and other restrictions. However, lack of clar- out all possible modalities that whole world into a tizzy, literally bailout mechanism for a pandem- wise have tested out our health- done well thus far! ity on who would bear the costs, with railway officials initial- ly asserting that the migrants must pay the fare and the Centre denying it, had ensured that many stranded mi- grants are still stuck in metros surviving on doles offered Corona, online education and India’s winning side by administrations. It is essential that various States har- bouring stranded migrants undertake an initiative to lo- I Dr Surjya Kumar Saikia routine basis from their teachers. mindset of these educators and it ond largest consumers on MOOCs The revolution of online educa- has given a wake-up jerk to align (Massive Open Online Courses) like cate them and facilitate their way back to their native plac- ith the onslaught of versity, college and school teachers, tion in India was started earlier on their technological doldrums, es- Coursera still lacks a common poli- es if they so desire. At the same time, mass movement of the coronavirus, to go for online classes to cover the July 9, 2017. The Ministry of Hu- pecially on ICT, with the advancing cy on institutional ventures for its people within the nation has increased the danger of greater two-fifths of the course and keep the students busy man Resource Development, Gov- young minds. The corona episode own institutes to bring online class- Covid-19 transference, especially to infection-free rural W world have gone un- with academic assignments. ernment of India, initiated it with has made them to realize that there room learning a reality. Besides areas. Thus the need is also to undertake close monitoring der lockdown situations. And the The present situation reminds of the name SWAYAM (Study Webs are few more buttons and apps to SWAYAM, the e-Pathshaala, Rash- of the returnees and ensuring that they go into quarantine. most affected sector to hit by this the period of demonetization when of Active-Learning for Young Aspir- add into their professional routine. triya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyaan The current migrant movement that is taking place poses lockdown is the formal education in advisories were circulated to go for ing Minds) under the Digital India It taught that an educator is a learn- (RMSA), etc., are not making ex- a clear danger, and the situation needs to be handled care- schools, colleges and universities. online payments so far possible in movement to give a coordinated er throughout his/her life and can- cellent developments. The corona fully so as to prevent adverse outcomes. In India, the situation is worse since case of all purchases. Initially the idea stage and free entry to web cours- not bypass the best and latest teach- episode has taught us how online the lockdown started from April 24, of online payments across pan-India es, covering all advanced education, ing-learning methods when it is classes and assignments are not too 2020 midnight which is the peak was criticized from different cor- high school and skill sector courses. needed. When school teachers far from reality, that is too at all aca- Need for clear strategy period of classes for semesters, ners, stating that, India with 70% of Although the UGC pushed it to the from semi-urban schools are join- demic levels covering rural as well school exams and their reopening. the rural population hardly under- universities and colleges, and cred- ing Zoom for online classes, a uni- as urban India. Obviously, a part of With most of the lockdown restrictions being curbed in The results of many schools were stands the ‘Sign in’ agreements and ited some points for promotion if an versity or college teacher is using greater India may still remain un- the State, the authorities need to plan a clear strategy for a not declared, textbooks were not online buttons. But things have been educator registers courses in Acadly or Moodlecloud or Google reachable through this e-education calibrated exit. In the State, most of the economic activities distributed, and the semesters that moved with challenges and in 2018- SWAYAM, the invitation was par- Classroom to communicate with mode. But, like the ‘cashless pay- including shops and establishments barring malls and res- were just gearing up had to stop. 19, India registered 51% growth of tially welcomed by traditional teach- the students, the pandemic really ment’ during post-demonetization taurants (takeaway services allowed), and commercial trans- Initially it was thought to be a re- digital transactions over 2017-18. A ers with techno-lazy mindset. Many deserves acknowledgement, for which really worked and convinced portation including city buses and taxis have resumed as cess period for the hectically busy similar picture has now popped up educators, who are yet to make that, after demonetization, it pushed the urban-rural India to adopt the have all government and private offices. While all this had to educators and time-starving stu- behind the approach of ‘Work from them skilled in handling a smart India to enter another phase of dig- digital mode of payment as the soft- be done in a graded manner given the large-scale concerns dents. People started browsing net home’ or WFH for professors and phone, have ignored it as a modern ital movement. est way of transaction, the ‘chalk- of mass livelihood and the economy, the authorities and the voraciously, thanks to the low cost school teachers during this lock- way of teaching-learning methods. However, this individualistic ap- free education’ can also be brought general public must keep in mind the importance of main- 4G planes of some network provid- down period. Probably, at the bot- For these educators, browsing proach by Indian educators still to reality, if not fully, at least to some ers. The online chatting with jokes tom of a smarter techno-savvy turn, emails and booking train and air tick- needs an organized projection for extent for mass intra-education in a taining social distancing norms and other simple safeguards and stories of coronavirus spilled the move to online education start- ets online are the best use of the online teaching via their institute’s country like India. such as universal mask wearing and washing of hands. Eco- over from netizen to netizen. How- ed with WhatsApp groups and slow- internet; otherwise the rest of the web platform. Under this corona This is the best time for the Gov- nomic activity had to resume sooner than later but it natural- ever, once the first seven days of ly skilled to use the Zoom app. Un- data are consumed for browsing lockdown period, techno-rich coun- ernment to make a pilot policy for ly brings with it a serious risk of a surge in the spread of the lockdown passed, the psycho- til stopped for security reasons, it online shopping, WhatsApp or Fa- tries are managing online interac- traditional schools and colleges in Covid-19 unless cautions are taken in our routine lives. logical boredom of home confine- was disclosed that Zoom app expe- cebook only. In a period when dom- tive learning as an efficient option to India. On April 11, the UGC came Reducing the risk of withdrawal from lockdown will depend ment started surfacing. At the same rienced the highest downloading inated lecture methods through overcome fallacies of traditional up with the concept ‘Bharat Padhe on prioritized actions. The experience of China, South Ko- time, the Government’s idea of rate in India. The reason behind is blackboard and chalk are being en- teaching-learning processes. One Online’ – a new initiative not only rea and Singapore, which are ahead of the curve thus far, ‘work from home’ was extended clear, that besides the conferences croached upon by the audio-visual example is the New York School of for the lockdown period, but also provides pointers to opening up of activity after a phase of beyond corporates, and included of- and meetings, major usage of Zoom online tools, many of the senior ed- Interior Design where a centralized to kick-start a new chapter in In- movement curbs. These countries opted for enhanced test- ficials of the Central and State gov- was explored by educators for in- ucators still prefer to linger with an entry window has been designed for dia’s formal classroom education. ernment establishments. Through teractive online classes. Even kids old model of cell phone. students to their online courses to The nearly 900 Indian universities ing, isolation of the infected, tracing of patient contacts and an advisory, the UGC also made it from primary classes received their But now the corona episode has be attended during the corona lock- may take the lead on this move- strict quarantine. Post-lockdown, facilities for large-scale clear to all educators, especially uni- lessons through Zoom on a daily really broken up the techno-lazy down period. Indians being the sec- ment of ‘chalk-free education’. testing and support for infection clusters will be highly im- perative to prevent what could be another and worse phase of contagion. The challenge now lies in normalizing daily Letters lives and oiling the wheels of the economy without causing Need to alter curfew hours a surge in cases that could follow wrong steps. The State to the large, the curfew hours need to be services in ensuring the lockdown canopy of our comfort zone, alert. Times are difficult but Government needs to get its act together and prepare a altered immediately, more so in true spirit. A part from this, the merely taking the role of an cooperation is the only way to get roadmap for reviving the economy. While many of the eco- EDITOR because the public transport is planes and helicopters from the escapist or a commentator of the through this. Yours etc., SAN- nomic activities have now been allowed, it will take a while still a big issue for people working Indian Air Force and the Navy negatives of today’s situation, we JUKTA SARANIA, Chirang. for those to operate on normal scales as earlier. Many activ- Sir, – The normal office hours of in financial institutions. Many of flew over various important are doomed to be vanquished. Not the end Thus, we need to focus on all ities involving migrant workforce are not likely to begin, the financial institutions, including the offices are situated in deep hospitals and healthcare establish- Sir, – After the Government such issues related to human given that a vast chunk of such manpower has gone back to banks, insurance companies, etc., rural areas. The evening curfew ments in the major metropolitan announced measures to ease the survival, along with the ever- their respective States, preferring understandably the so- in Assam is from 10 am to 5-5.30 hours should start not earlier than cities and thus generated huge lockdown restrictions imposed in growing campaign in quest of a cial security mechanism in their homes and communities. pm. The maintenance of normal 7 pm. Yours etc., D BHUTIA, RG confidence in the minds of all the the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, work hours during Lockdown 3.0 Baruah Road, Guwahati. corona warriors as well as Covid- safer, better and lively environ- The Government and its various departments should now scores of people were seen that started on May 4, 2020 is Laudable step 19 patients. ment for every living being. stepping out of their home. People assess the losses in the diverse spheres and identify the Yours etc., JAYANTA TOPADAR, extremely vital, because a host of Sir, – This is with reference to Our armed forces demonstrat- have misunderstood this easing of problem areas so that an action for rejuvenation of these Dhemaji. financial functions, including loans, the news item (AT, May 3) ed all these to show that the restriction with the end of the sectors can be put in place. The situation warrants the min- disbursements, working capital revealing the elaborate arrange- nation has stood together and Stay alert pandemic and there were instance isters to take the lead and come up with a set of priority needs, etc., are required to be ments by our armed forces to showed solidarity in fighting the Sir, – The worst is not over yet. of gathering at places such as actions under a business continuity plan. Among other things, normalized at the earliest, to help conduct aerial flypasts, light up corona pandemic. Salute to our As it has been reported that banks, ATMs, etc., with social the strategy will have to take into account the exodus of the the businesses and economy to ships at sea and shower flower armed forces and hats off to our Bongaigaon has been declared a distancing hardly being followed migrant labour force from cities to their home towns. Short- claw back. The moot point here is petals on hospitals across the spirited Covid-19 warriors. Yours Red Zone, it is absolutely by anyone. Social distancing is the that even if the offices close at etc., GURUBANDHU age of labour will hit activity cutting across spheres, leading country in order to offer deep imperative that people stay at key to break the chain and flatten scheduled working hours, the CHAKRABORTY, . home unless in case of extreme the curve. To avoid any spike in consequently to food deficits and high prices. Implementa- gratitude to all the frontline officials need some additional time warriors combating Covid-19 Human survival emergency. Since the newly-found the number of positive cases in tion of the MGNREGS project should be expedited, as it can to reach their residences, besides unitedly and fearlessly. This is Sir, – It is time to stop and positive cases (4) have no contract future, it must be ensured that serve the twin objective of meeting labour requirements attending to personal needs like highly gratifying to note here that think over the present crisis now. history, it is very much plausible proper social distancing is locally and providing rural livelihood. Converged with other shopping for daily requirements. the thanks-giving programme was If we continue to neglect the that other undetected cases exist. followed by every individual. departments, MGNREGS can also help infrastructure cre- However, curfew stands laced with various enthusiastic basic needs of cleanliness; if we I can’t emphasize more the need Yours etc., ROHIT KUMAR ation and upgrade in these trying times. Agriculture as usu- imposed from 6 pm to 6 am, activities like laying of wreaths at try to act foolish, going against to maintain social distance and YADAV, Khutikatia, . al will have to be an area of constant focus, with thrust on which means that the office hours the police memorial in Delhi and the Nature; if we encroach upon sanitize. Not only people living in Articles (within 1000-1100 words) and exporting surplus produce, especially horticultural yields, need to be curtailed. This is other important cities of the Planet Earth beyond our need the red zone areas but also in the Letters to the Editor for publication in avoidable at this stage. For the country to applaud all our police nearby areas like Dhaligaon, to neighbouring States and even abroad. and if we become lethargic and the editorial page may be sent to the overall benefit of the society at personnel for their relentless habituated with the man-made Chirang, etc., should be highly email ID: [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 CITY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 5 6 major schemes to curb artificial flooding in Guwahati city WEATHER CITY CORRESPONDENT artificial floods and severe waterlogging In case of the Pamohi water channel, two GUWAHATI during the rainy season. major issues were observed by Singh and GUWAHATI, May 5: The government To contain the same, the Guwahati Met- the GMDA team – encroachment on land LOCAL FORECAST : has taken several major schemes to miti- ropolitan Development Authority alongside the water channel and huge facto- Generally cloudy sky with one gate the disaster caused by artificial flood (GMDA) has taken various measures from ries in Azara Gaon Panchayat areas. The or two spells of rain/thunder- shower is very likely to occur. in Guwahati. time to time. However, in the current time GMDA team was instructed to conduct a Maximum and minimum tem- The Guwahati Development Depart- of the COVID-19 pandemic, any addition survey to know the status of the land and also peratures are most likely to ment during the current year has come up of disaster will prove catastrophic. Hence carry out eviction if the land is found to be be 34°C and 21°C respectively on Wednesday. with six major schemes to mitigate the in- the Guwahati Development Department government land. The team was further in- TEMPERATURE: tensity of artificial floods in the city. The six is taking all possible measures beforehand structed to conduct a survey to find out the Max 35.0°C schemes include cleaning and desilting of in a proactive manner. status of the zone and take necessary action Min 22.0°C the Pamohi water channel, Borsala Beel, Additional Chief Secretary, Guwahati against the owners of factories if those are Silshaku Beel, Bondajan Beel, Deepor Development Department Maninder Singh found to be situated in the Green Belt area. Attacks on COVID Beel and the NBCC drain. took stock of the ongoing schemes on May In case of the Borsala Beel, direct dis- Rapid urbanisation leading to uncon- 1, making personal visits to some of the charge of dirty drainwater into the water bottlenecks between the beel and the Brah- chines within three days for early comple- fighters decried trolled and unbalanced development activ- sites. He was accompanied by a GMDA body has made the water unhygienic. The maputra river made riverine survey of the tion of the works as well as to deploy a sucker STAFF REPORTER ities in the last decade has had a detrimen- team consisting of Chief Executive Officer GMDA team in this case, was instructed to water body difficult. In this case the GMDA machine for cleaning and desilting works. tal impact on the ecology and environment (CEO) Moloy Bora, Secretary Ananta Ku- conduct a survey to find out the technical team was instructed to survey the beel area Under the guidance and supervision of GUWAHATI, May 5: Ex- of Guwahati city. mar Gogoi and site engineers Kriti Nath flaws of the alternative drain. Subsequently, and carry out an eviction drive to make the CEO Bora, the GMDA engineers are con- pressing concern at the spo- The city’s drainage system has often col- Talukdar and Janardhan Hazarika. a proposal with required rectification will area free from encroachment. Instructions fident of carrying out the new instructions radic acts of violence against lapsed in recent times due to heavy silta- While inspecting the sites, Singh in- be placed before Guwahati Development were also given for repair of the ‘water for the schemes in an expeditious manner COVID fighters like doctors tion, illegal encroachment, garbage dump- structed the GMDA team to take up addi- Department to make the drain workable. master’ and removal of the bottlenecks in and complete them before monsoon. or security personnel, NGO ing, etc., as the natural water exit channels tional measures wherever necessary, to In case of the Silshaku Beel, 60 to 70 per consultation with Oil India Limited. On the same day, Singh also visited the Save Guwahati Build Guwa- take the additional burden of stormwater. successfully complete the schemes before cent areas of the beel were found to be un- In case of the NBCC drain, the GMDA new ropeway project site undertaken by hati (SGBG) has stressed the As a result, the city experiences recurrent monsoon arrives. der encroachment. Also, presence of three team was instructed to deploy more ma- the GMDA. need to bring in a strict legis- lation to control the situation. Over 1.3 lakh Condemning the attack on Govt fully aware of trade police at Lakhimpur yesterday needy people and also at Naoboicha a few days given meals by back, SGBG said the frontline community’s concerns: CM workers fighting the pandemic NF Rly so far STAFF REPORTER and economic activities have down, Sonowal urged them to deserve all respect and security STAFF REPORTER been provided exemptions in stay motivated during these from society and such incidents GUWAHATI, May 5: Chief the third phase, people from all tough times. are extremely condemnable. GUWAHATI, May 5: The Minister Sarbananda Sonow- walks of life must stay alert Responding to a few re- SGBG president KK Northeast Frontier Railway al on Tuesday held a meeting against the deadly virus as the quests made by the partici- and vice president Ajoy Dutta (NFR) has provided more with the district presidents of battle is far from over. pants at the meeting, such as suggested that a law should be than 1.3 lakh free meals to the Assam Chamber of Com- rescheduling of daily curfew enacted so that those who at- needy persons so far during merce through video confer- Sonowal urges timings from 7 pm to 6 am, tack doctors, paramedics, police, the lockdown period. encing at his conference hall appealing to the commercial security personnel and other Assam Chamber “The Indian Railway Cater- at Janata Bhawan and appreci- building owners to exempt or frontline workers do not get bail. ing and Tourism Corporation ated the role played by the of Commerce to reduce rents, specially for “Such incidents are being (IRCTC) has provided nearly State trader community dur- have patience till restaurants, etc, Sonowal said reported from various parts 45,000 free meals, while oth- ing the difficult period creat- that the government would of the country. In some plac- the situation er agencies have provided ed by COVID-19 pandemic. consider their grievances with es, it has been seen that while over 85,000 free meals to Stating that on the strength becomes normal empathy. He urged the trad- the police try to explain the Passengers maintain social distancing while travelling by an ASTC city service bus, in needy people in area falling of the help and cooperation ex- Reassuring the trader com- ers to have patience till the lockdown rules, they are at- Guwahati on Tuesday. – UB Photos under the zone. The items tended by all sections of socie- munity that the State govern- situation returns to normal. tacked and people start pelt- were distributed by Railway ty Assam has gone past two ment is fully aware of the Innovative thinking to un- ing stones at them. When the Police Force (RPF) and other phases under lockdown rela- heavy losses that the business leash latent potential was situation gets out of hand, the railway officials by maintain- tively successfully, Sonowal said community of the State has also the need of the hour, police have to resort to lathi- Tarun Gogoi seeks special ing social distancing even be- that though certain businesses been incurring due to the lock- he opined. charge. On one hand, the coun- yond the station vicinity to try is showing its gratitude to schemes for weaker sections cater to the food requirements frontline COVID fighters, and of needy people in areas sur- on the other, such acts demor- STAFF REPORTER employed persons, small trad- months of the current finan- After ‘infodemic’, Anamika Ray rounding the railway sta- alise them in a big way,” ers, farmers and artisans who cial year. “I consider this to tions,” said Subhanan Chan- SGBG office-bearers stated. GUWAHATI, May 5: have been affected the most. be a wrong move. The fund Former Chief Minister Tarun Neither the Central govern- helps in implementation of da, Chief Public Relations Of- Trust launches ‘COVID Katha’ ficer (CPRO) of NFR. Online math Gogoi today said that special ment and nor the Assam gov- projects at the local level and STAFF REPORTER ion Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Saraighat bridge: The schemes, including loan waiv- ernment has taken up any spe- the rural areas, thus bringing Harsh Vardhan on Sunday. competition Saraighat rail-cum-road bridge ers, should be provided for the cial schemes to provide relief about infrastructure develop- GUWAHATI, May 5: The city-based Dr The guidebook includes 26 different topics GUWAHATI, May 5: The (Old Saraighat bridge) was re- economically weaker sections to such people,” said Gogoi. ment, while also providing job Anamika Ray Memorial Trust (ARMT), which directly or indirectly related to the pandemic Girijananda Chowdhury Insti- opened for vehicular traffic on of society to help them tide He said special schemes opportunities,” said the three- was established by noted media educator Dr and need to be followed by the common man tute of Management and Tech- Monday after completion of re- over the economic downturn should be launched to allevi- time Chief Minister. Gogoi Ankuran Dutta with the aim to uplift research to get rid of the disease. nology will hold the online ‘Bina pair work in the upper deck brought about by the COVID- ate the suffering of the needy called upon the State govern- and other developmental activities in the fields It includes topics like the Aarogya Setu App Chowdhury Mathematics (road section), said Chanda. 19 pandemic and the nation- families. “Such people should ment to roll back the recent of media, education, ethnic community, open and understanding to fight COVID-19, Competition-2020’ for students The Old Saraighat bridge wide lockdown. be helped with new schemes, VAT hike in petrol and diesel. and distance learning, communication for de- strengthening immunity, tracing the origin of of classes XI and XII on May 15. “Lakhs of people have lost including waiver of loans,” “The government should also had been closed for traffic since Each student will have to velopment and other related areas of media COVID-19, disciplined preventive restric- their income after imposition said Gogoi. formulate an immediate plan to May 1 to facilitate NFR to car- and social sciences, has been playing a pro- tions, extreme consequences, fabricated in- take part as an individual par- of the lockdown. The govern- He also opposed the State save the local crafts of Assam ry out repair work. Movement ticipant. The top three cash active role within its capacity in the fight against formation on the pandemic, systematic efforts ment has not done anything government’s decision to sus- which have suffered a lot on ac- of vehicles was diverted via the the ongoing pandemic. to achieve the goals of containing the virus, prizes are Rs 3,000, Rs 2,000 to address the problems faced pend the MLA Area Devel- count of the lockdown,” said the New Saraighat bridge, which and Rs 1,000, stated a press Recently, ARMT completed a month-long self-help guidance for virus prevention, inter- by daily wage earners, self- opment Fund in the first four senior Congress leader. is a road-only bridge, during campaign against fake news (infodemic), which fering the healthy societal structure, etc., along release issued here today. this period. The competition will include has become as dangerous as the coronavirus with do’s and don’ts. algebra, coordinate geometry, Elderly man itself. As part of the campaign, a series of car- The project was conceptualised by the head trigonometry, vector, differ- Ham radio operator helping toons were published by the trust in collabo- of NCSTC Dr Manoj Kumar Patairiya and pro- ential and integral calculus. found dead ration with The Assam Tribune and a digital duced by Dr Ankuran Dutta. It was edited by “During the lockdown, stu- at Byrnihat media outlet of the State. Assistant Professor of Gauhati University Dr dents with zeal for mathemat- people stranded outside State ARMT has now come up with ‘COVID Katha’, Anupa Lahkar Goswami and research associate CORRESPONDENT ics will have a golden oppor- CITY CORRESPONDENT people with the help of various West Bengal Radio Club sec- a multimedia guide about various facts related to of ARMT Raja Das. The layout and graphics NGOs, ham operators and ham retary Ambarish Nag Biswas the ongoing pandemic for mass awareness. were done by Dr Sanjib Bora and the cartoons tunity to showcase their math- JORABAT, May 5: The GUWAHATI, May 5: Taher- radio clubs across the country,” helped school students from The guidebook has been published by the were sketched by Nituparna Rajbongshi. ematical knowledge and win body of an unidentified man uddin Ahmed, an Assam Police he said. “Recently, I came to Assam who were stuck in National Council for Science and Technology In his foreword to the guidebook, Dr Vard- prizes,” said Prof Dilip Kr believed to be in his sixties officer and amateur ham radio know about several people who Kolkata due to the lockdown. Communication (NCSTC) and the Depart- han wrote, “I have found it extremely useful Sarma, organising secretary was found this morning at operator based in Guwahati has “I got information about the ment of Science and Technology (DST) in as- and exemplary science communication solution of the competition. 13th Mile in Tamulikuchi area been helping several people of 20 students that they had run sociation with ARMT. It was launched by Un- for the people at large in the present scenario.” The last date for online reg- near the Central Academy for the State stranded in different out of food. I immediately con- istration is May 10, 2020. De- State Forest Service, Byrni- parts of the country due to the tacted Biswas for help. He ar- tails can be downloaded from hat. The body will be kept at nationwide lockdown. ranged 15 days’ ration and gave www.gimt-guwahati.ac.in . the GMCH morgue for 72 The 55-year-old Ahmed has it to them,” Ahmed said. hours for the purpose of iden- used the ham radio network The APRO instructor has OBITUARY tification, police said. in the country to help people also set up a statewide network Utpala Barua stranded in states like Telan- of radio communication during Contribution to GUWAHATI, May 5: Utpa- gana, Tamil Nadu and Karna- Taheruddin Ahmed (left) at work. the lockdown. The network, la Barua, wife taka. He also works as a senior went to Vellore in Tamil Nadu Central Amateur Radio Activi- Arogya Nidhi of the late TP instructor in the Assam Police for treatment before the lock- ty Centre, Guwahati which has GUWAHATI, May 5: Em- Barua of Na- Radio Organisation (APRO). down. I contacted Dr Shashi 60 members, has been helping ployees of the Indian Institute rikalbari “I had come across a lot of Kumar, secretary of Tamil the police in different ways dur- of Bank Management (IIBM), here, passed information through the ham Nadu Private Ambulance Driv- ing the lockdown. Community Guwahati, on Tuesday con- away in her radio network about people ers and Owners Association for radios and internet radios are tributed their salary of one day sleep at her residence in the being stuck due to the nation- help. Kumar sent a team to also serving people during the towards the Assam Arogya early hours today. She was 86. wide lockdown. Food items and Assam Bhawan in Vellore and countrywide lockdown and cre- Nidhi to help the government She leaves behind a son, a other essential items have been distributed food items to 20 ating awareness against the in its fight against COVID-19, After lockdown relaxations, auto-rickshaws wait for commuters at a stand, in Guwahati daughter and a host of relatives. arranged for those stranded people,” he added. deadly coronavirus. a press release stated. on Tuesday. – AT photo NFR’s freight revenue down due to drop in transportation of coal, other items PRANJAL BHUYAN basis of NFR also went down by 7.39 per down to some extent,” said a source. ment, fertiliser, mineral oil and contain- In 2019-20, NFR earned Rs 168.13 April 2019 to March 2020. cent year-on-year to 8.77 million tonnes Asked if the COVID-19 pandemic and er service witnessed a dip in the last fis- crore from transportation of 1.52 MT of Overall, in 2019-20 fiscal, Indian Rail- GUWAHATI, May 5: A drop in trans- (MT) as against 9.47 MT in 2018-19. the nationwide lockdown had an impact cal as against 2018-19. However, the raw materials for steel plants and Rs 5.32 ways’ cumulative revenue earnings from portation of various commodities, includ- “The earnings took a hit on account of on the figures, the source said, “That is zone reported a growth in earnings from crore from 0.09 MT of cement. freight traffic stood at over Rs 1,23,244 ing coal, mineral oil and fertiliser, led to a not the case. We are looking transportation of raw materials for steel NFR transported 0.70 MT of crore, a decline of over 1.6 per cent on decrease in the year-on-year cumulative at the figures of 2019-20. The plants and foodgrains. foodgrains earning Rs 186.59 crore dur- an annual basis, while its commodity- revenue earnings from freight traffic of pandemic hit India only in During the financial year ended March ing the fiscal under review, while it also wise freight traffic also registered a fall the Maligaon-headquartered Northeast the fourth quarter of the fi- 31, 2020, NFR earned Rs 98.97 crore transported 0.17 MT of fertilisers earn- of over one per cent to 1,210.46 MT. Frontier Railway (NFR) during the 2019- nancial year and the lock- from transportation of 0.60 MT of coal. ing Rs 11.49 crore in revenue. Sources admitted that 2020-21 is also 20 fiscal. down was imposed only a Coal continues to be a major source In the last fiscal, NFR earned Rs 367.29 likely to be a tough year. “The first quar- NFR’s revenue earnings from freight week before the fiscal year of earnings from freight traffic for the crore from transportation of 2.63 MT of ter will be really bad as the full impact of traffic on an originating basis stood at Rs was about to end. But even NFR, despite the annual drop wit- mineral oil. the COVID-19 pandemic and the lock- 1,066.64 crore in 2019-20 compared to the overall slowdown in the Indian econ- then, though passenger services were nessed this time. The same is the case Besides, the zone earned Rs 21.40 down will be felt by all the zones, in- Rs 1,164.51 crore in the previous finan- omy. 2019-20 was not a particularly good suspended after imposition of the lock- with mineral oil. crore from transportation of 0.08 MT of cluding the NFR. However, we hope cial year 2018-19, resulting in an annual year for our country’s economy. There down, freight trains continued to run. The Besides coal, other commodities like container service, Rs 207.40 crore from that the situation will improve by the fall of 8.40 per cent. was considerable slack in demand for impact of the lockdown will be visible in mineral oil, foodgrains and raw materi- 2.98 MT of ‘other goods’, and Rs 5 lakh second quarter and go for a turnaround During the period under review, the com- various commodities. As such, transpor- the numbers for 2020-21.” als for steel plants form the biggest com- by transporting a small quantity of pig by the third. Yet, it is too early to make modity-wise freight traffic on an originating tation of freight commodities also went NFR’s freight earnings from coal, ce- ponent of freight traffic of the NFR zone. iron and finished steel in the period from a forecast,” an official said. 6 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI NATIONAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020

NOTICE Fake COVID-19 kits in international market: CBI It is for general information to all concerned that due to lockdown for COVID-19 the Technical Bid opening NEW DELHI, May 5: The testing kits sneaking in the about such unscrupulous information may alert the nose or mouth of an infected supplies, ransomware date of E-Tender for selection of transporter for door Central Bureau of international market, they supplies, they said. operatives who may be person when he coughs, operations targeting step delivery of NFSA 13 Rice of Biswanath District vide Investigation (CBI) has said. The ILOs are officers under the scanner of a police sneezes, or speaks. hospitals, financial frauds this Office Notice No. BFS-50/2017/Pt-1/300 dated on alerted State police The CBI, which is the deputed in every State police organisation in the country. People can catch COVID- related to medical supplies, 17.04.2020 is extended upto 18.05.2020 at 12 Noon. organisations of the country National Central Bureau for organisation for liaison with India is heavily dependent 19 if they breathe in these among others. Sd/- Deputy Commissioner about fake COVID-19 testing India tasked with coordination the CBI over matters related on imported COVID-19 droplets, according to the The Lyon-based international Janasanyog/D/423/20 Biswanath. kits circulating in the with the International to the Interpol. testing kits. World Health Organisation. police cooperation international market after an Criminal Police Organisation “No Indian company or The country has reported The Interpol has noticed a organisation has issued a intimation from the Interpol (Interpol), immediately swung supplier is mentioned in the 46,433 COVID-19 cases so large number of international number of global alerts about No. DSW(ICDS)G/31/2020/8 in this regard, sources said. into action and alerted all Interpol communication,” far with 1,568 persons crimes after the coronavirus the modus operandi of EXTENSION NOTICE They said the Interpol has Interpol Liaison Officers the sources said. succumbing to the disease pandemic gripped the globe, criminals trying to quick alerted its 194 member (ILOs) to alert their They refused to give any which spreads through including online sale of fake money in the wake of COVID- In view of some technical reasons, in respect of countries about these fake respective police organisations further details as such droplets expelled from the medicines and medical 19 global crisis. – PTI Short Notice Inviting Tender regarding structure of Digital Class Room in Anganwadi Centres in Assam, vide Tender No. DSW(ICDS)G/31/2020/2, dtd. Gujarat forms panel Man quarantines 09.04.2020, the date and time for collecting of tender self on tree for 14 document and tender submission are hereby changed and extended till 08.05.2020 upto 2.00 P.M. to shift diamond days after walking The other terms and condition will remain same. 200 km to reach Sd/- Director, workers from Surat home in Rajasthan Social Welfare, Assam AHMEDABAD, May 5: tal to be launched by Tuesday Janasanyog/C/195/20 Uzanbazar, Guwahati- 1 JAIPUR, May 5: A 24-year- The Gujarat government on evening,” Kumar said. old migrant worker, who Tuesday approved shifting of Prior to this announcement, walked around 200 km from Surat-based diamond work- Tribal Affairs Minister Ganpat Ajmer district to his village in ers and their family mem- Vasava and Kanani held a meet- Bhilwara after the lockdown bers to their native places in ing with Surat District Collec- was extended, spent his man- the Saurashtra region and tor and MS Patel to discuss the datory 14-day quarantine on a formed a committee, a sen- issue. Tender Reference No. : AIDC/CC/SM/1/2319 ‘machaan’ built on a tree. ior official said. “Diamond workers from Request for Proposal (RFP) for hiring of Kamlesh Meena reached The five-member panel will other districts of Gujarat can Sherpura village in Jahajpur Social Media Management Agency for be chaired by Minister of State also apply through that online Industries & Commerce Department, for Health Kumar Kanani. portal,” he said. tehsil on foot from Kishangarh Other members include IAS An estimated 3 to 4 lakh in Ajmer on April 16. officer MS Patel, a Deputy people from Saurashtra live in But the residents stopped A.I.D.C. Ltd. Intends to Engage a leading/ reputed firm Commissioner of Police, a Surat, most of them workers him from entering the village to manage the Social Media for Industries & Commerce Deputy SP and a Deputy Col- in diamond polishing units. over fears that he might have Department, Government of Assam. contracted COVID-19, and Boats anchored along the banks of the Ganga as dark clouds hover in the sky, during the lector, said Ashwani Kumar, Kumar said the permission ongoing nationwide lockdown, in Patna on Tuesday. – PTI RFP will be available from May 11, 2020. The last date Secretary in the Office of to travel will be issued only summoned a medical team for submission of bids is June 8, 2020. The pre-bid from a community health cen- Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. after screening and that online meeting has been scheduled for May 20, 2020 at Assam tre to have him screened. “Diamond workers in Surat registration will start from Industrial Development Corporation Limited (AIDC), R.G. When the health workers mainly belonged to Amreli, Wednesday. COVID-19 curve remains Baruah Road, Guwahati, Assam Bhavnagar and Botad districts “People having symptoms asked him to shift to a quaran- tine centre in Bhilwara for 14 The detailed guidelines, schedule, terms and conditions of Saurashtra region. Since like cough and fever will not will be available at www.assamtenders.gov.in from they want to go back to their be allowed to travel. Upon days, the villagers decided to arrange his stay and quaran- flat: AIIMS director May 11, 2020 and applications will be received through native places, we have formed reaching there (Saurashtra), the portal only. Any change to the said RFP shall be a committee to coordinate these people will be checked tine in the fields at a distance NEW DELHI, May 5: The These remarks come amid cial distancing, especially if published on the given website. with these three districts. Peo- again and asked to undergo 14 from the houses. COVID-19 curve has re- several State governments they are in hotspots or con- The selection will be based on QCBS system and the ple wanting to go can register days of home quarantine,” said The villagers and Meena’s mained relatively flat so far but giving relaxations and opening tainment areas,” Guleria, a themselves on an online por- Kumar. – PTI family members erected a the continued rise of cases at a up liquor shops in accordance pulmonologist, said. financial lowest bidder may not qualify for the selection. ‘machaan’ (temporary plat- steady rate is a cause of con- to the guidelines issued by the He stressed on focusing on AIDC reserves the right to accept or reject any/ all RFP form) with bamboo on a tree cern, AIIMS Director Ran- home ministry. areas having a high case load without assigning any reason whatsoever. This notice Kochi airport gears up for him and his father, Sagar- deep Guleria said on Tuesday. “The curve has remained of COVID-19 so that there is will also form a part of the contract and will be binding mal, made arrangements for Different modelling experts relatively flat so far because no further transmission of vi- upon the tender. to receive expatriates food, water and other essen- have predicted that a peak in of the implementation of the rus there. Janasanyog/CF/109/20 Sd/- Managing Director tial items during the quaran- number of cases of novel coro- lockdown and other contain- Simultaneously, he empha- KOCHI, May 5: A batch of over 2,100 expatriates from Kerala tine period. – PTI navirus infection may occur in ment measures and this has sised on stepping up surveil- NOTICE INVITING TENDER in Gulf countries are expected to be airlifted here in the backdrop the next four to six weeks, that given us time to prepare our lance in green zones which Sealed tenders affixing non-refundable court fee stamps of of COVID-19 pandemic and extensive preparations are under 3,900 new ... is by the end of May or middle health infrastructure and have reported no cases so far way at the international airport here to receive them, an official Rs.8.25 (Rupees eight and twenty five paisa) only are invited of June, Guleria said stressing ramp up testing facilities in so that they continue to remain from intending Govt. Registered dealers/firms/suppliers for said on Tuesday. (Contd from page 1) Asked if West Bengal was on the need to be extra vigi- the country. infection-free. supplying the following gratuitous relief items to the Office of As many as 2,150 expatriates are expected to be airlifted in the Deputy Commissioner, Kokrajhar for the year 2020-21 will not reporting cases properly lant and to make efforts to re- “However, the number of On Tuesday morning, the 10 flights from countries including United Arab Emirates, duce the number of cases in cases continue to rise at a death toll due to coronavi- be received by the undersigned on or before 15th May, 2020 as a sudden spike of deaths has up to 03:00 P.M. and the same will be opened on 15th May, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia in the first the hotspots. steady rate and this is a cause rus rose to 1,568 and the phase of evacuation operations commencing on Thursday. been reported there, he said, 2020 at 03:30 P.M. in presence of the tenderers or their He also said, “The country of concern. Every citizen number of cases rose to “Extensive preparations to ensure implementation of “We coordinated with the state authorized representatives. The tender must be accompanied may see a rise in COVID-19 should understand his respon- 42,836 in the last 24 hours, with a copy of the Firm Registration Certificate, GST registration COVID-19 evacuation protocol and exit social distancing norms government and it was cases during the winter again sibility and sincerely follow the according to Union health certificate, Trade License, Tax Clearance Certificate, IT Return are under way at the Cochin International Airport Limited,” a ensured that whatever late but that time will only tell.” principles of lockdown and so- ministry data. – PTI Certificate, Credential Certificate/Financial Sound Certificate, spokesman of the airport said. reporting of cases was PAN card & Bank Draft/F.D. for Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees fifty He said a three phased dis-infestation project was going on at happening gets streamlined. thousand) only as Security Deposit in favour of Deputy the airport while mock drills for testing different systems had The state government has Commissioner, Kokrajhar. Tender without samples will not be accepted. already been completed. – PTI reported to us the additional cases.” TN for treatment at home for The tender should be submitted in sealed envelope super- An increase of 98 fatalities scribed on the cover as “SUPPLY OF G.R. ITEMS (STORM/ No. ACE/T/NIT/15/Pt-II/2017-18/ FLOOD) FOR THE YEAR 2020-21”. The rate should be quoted CORRIGENDUM due to COVID-19 and 296 in figure and word and correction / alternation will not be allowed. cases have been reported from people with mild symptoms In the absence of fulfilling these conditions, the tender will be With reference to the Re-press Notice Issued vide West Bengal so far since rejected. The rate should be quoted separately for different CHENNAI, May 5: The Tamil Nadu gov- the government. “A communication link be- this office No. ACE/NIT/15/Pt-II/2017-18/20 Dated Monday morning. types of article including GST. The trade marks, if any, may be 30.04.2020 the work for LAC Under SOPD ernment has approved a proposal for treat- tween the care giver and hospital is a prerequi- indicated in the tender against each item of gratuitous relief. Ensuring timely reporting (G) for the year 2019-20 is temporarily ineffective due ing people who test positive for coronavirus site for the entire duration of home isolation.” of cases along with implemen- The tenderer must be in a position to supply the articles to some unavoidable circumstances, until further notice at their respective residences if they have The care giver and all close contacts of such immediately on emergency basis to the affected families from tation of field level action is and others will remain same. very mild symptoms and issued separate patients should take hydroxychloroquine as a the date of receipt of supply order, failing of which, the Security important while dealing with Sd/- Addl. Chief Engineer, PWD (Roads) guidelines for it. prophylaxis besides preparations including Deposit amount will be forfeited and the approved rate of that an infectious disease, Agarwal firm will be treated as cancelled. Janasanyog/CF/119/20 Zone, Tezpur. It has been decided to accept a proposal of multivitamins as per protocol and as prescribed said. The undersigned reserves the right to reject any or all the the Director of Public Health and Preventive by the treating medical officer. Asserting that it is impor- tenders without assigning any reason thereof. Medicine for home isolation of those who test Immediate medical attention must be tant that each and every con- SI.No. Name of Items Unit Rate No. CE/CW/53/2019-20/7 positive and have “very mild” symptoms or sought if serious signs or symptoms develop tact of positive patients needs 1. Rice (common / Fine) Kilogram PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER are “pre-symptomatic,” a government order including persistent cough, pain/pressure in to be traced, Agarwal said 2. Dal Musur (Big/Small) Kilogram The Addl. Chief Engineer (Planning), P.W.D. (Roads), Assam (GO) stated. the chest, continuous fever, difficulty in breath- conducting surveillance for on behalf of the Governor of Assam invites bid from approved For treatment at home, the person diag- ing, mental confusion, seizures and decreased 3. M.Oil (Standard Brand) Per litre Severe Acute Respiratory and eligible contractors registered with Assam PWD (Roads) nosed for COVID-19 should be “clinically urine output. 4. Chira Kilogram Infection (SARI) and influenza for two works in Kamrup (Metro) district of Assam under assigned as a very mild case/pre-sympto- All suspected (awaiting test results) and con- 5. Gur Kilogram SOPD(G) for the year 2019-20. Details may be seen at website: like illness (ILI) symptoms in matic case by the treating medical officer,” firmed cases of COVID-19 are currently being 6. Salt (Standard Brand)-Packet Kilogram assamtenders.gov.in and also at the office of the undersigned facilities in containment zones the GO added. isolated and managed in a hospital setting. 7. Baby Food {Cerelac (300g)} Per packet in the “City Works Cell” , from 08.05.2020 during office hours. and otherwise, yields very Such people should have requisite facility at Also, authorities have said that facilities like Sd/- valuable data and guides further 8. Baby Food {Lactogen (400g)} Per packet their residence for self-isolation and also for colleges and others that are designated as ‘Covid Addl. Chief Engineer (Planning), PWD (Roads), action. – PTI 9. Biscuit {Goodday (39g)} Per dozen quarantining the family contacts. care centres’ are set to be used for asymptomat- Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3 10. Biscuit {Marrigold (100g)} Per dozen Availability of a well-ventilated single-room ic people who test positive for the contagion. Janasanyog/CF/127/20 Pulitzer ... 11. Biscuit {Thin Arrowroot (52g)} Per dozen preferably with an attached or separate toilet Several people who have tested positive for (Contd from page 1) 12. Water Bottle (500 ml) Per packet Taking to Twitter soon after and the availability of a care giver all the time the virus here and in other parts of Tamil Nadu No. KRR DDMA K(M) 06/2020/9 13. Mosquito Net (190cm x 180cm x the awards were announced, are among the eligibility norms prescribed by have very mild or no symptoms. – PTI NOTICE INVITING QUOTATION (NIQ) 150cm double) Per piece Khan said, “Dear colleagues 14. Polythene Sheet (Tarpaulin) Short Notice quotation in sealed cover affixing court and friends I just want to say (14ft x 18ft) Per piece free stamps of Rs. 8.25 (Rupees eight twenty five) only GMCH resumes ... Thank you and that this award 28 CRPF men ... 15. Black Polythene Sheet Per metre is hereby invited from the registered Govt. @PulitzerPrizes an honor for (Contd from page 1) (Contd from page 1) 16. Candle (Big) Per packet Manufacturers/ Distributors/ Suppliers/ reputed firms/ us...” Most of the patients are accompanied by a number of Officials have indicated that the pri- 17. Candle (Medium) Per packet Individuals of Assam for the supply of relief items in Dar, who like Khan hails attendants, while, a number of attendants of admitted mary source of the COVID-19 infec- 18. Match Box (10 pkt each) Per box connection with relief measures during any kind of from Srinagar, said the award patients also visited the hospital. But now the visit to tion in this unit could be a constable disaster both man-made and natural. The rate should was an honour and a privilege. the hospital by the attendants has been restricted and (nursing assistant) who joined this bat- 19. Hair Oil (50 ml) Per bottle be quoted for each item separately inclusive of GST “I would just like to say thank only one attendant with each patient is allowed. talion after finishing his leave period at 20. Soap {(Bathing) (Medium)) Per piece and other taxes. The intending quotationers must submit you for standing by us always. GMCH sources said that all those visiting the hospi- his home in the NCR. 21. Cleaning Soap (50gms) Per piece sample along with market rate/ dealer rate quoted to It’s an honour and a privilege tal are now screened by a team of doctors and other The jawan is posted in another 22. Tooth paste (50gms) Per piece the office during office hours within 15th May, 2020 beyond any we could have ever staff and if any patient is suffering from high fever and CRPF battalion deployed in Kupwara 23. Bleaching powder (500 g) Per packet addressing to the ADC & CEO, DDMA, Kamrup (M), O/ imagined. It’s overwhelming have any other symptom of COVID-19, he or she is of Jammu & Kashmir and it is not clear 24. Milk powder (Everyday-200 g) Per packet o the Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup (M), Panbazar, to receive this honour,” he said. admitted to the isolation ward and tests are carried out. as to how he contracted the infection. 25. Harpic (Big) Per bottle Guwahati. Congratulatory messages Interestingly with the state under lockdown, the number Family members of the jawan had also 26. Harpic (Small) Per bottle Tender Documents shall be available in office of District of accident cases received by the hospital came down tested negative. have been pouring in for the 27. Phenyl (Liquid-White) Per litre Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kamrup three photojournalists who drastically. With the State put under night curfew, doc- It could also be possible that some 28. Phenyl (Liquid-Black) Per litre Metropolitan District, O/o The Deputy Commissioner, won the biggest prize in jour- tors are of the opinion that the accident cases will re- other asymptomatic personnel from Kamrup Metropolitan District, Panbazar, Guwahati- nalism for their feature pho- main low in the days to come though the lockdown the 31st battalion was the primary 29. Plastic Bucket (Good Quality) Per piece 781001 on payment of non-refundable fee of INR tography during the lockdown norms have been eased. source of infection for the unit, officials 30. Plastic Mug (Good Quality) Per piece 500/- (INR five hundred only) by Demand Draft in favour in the region following abro- GMCH sources said that a new phenomenon has said. 31. Fire Wood Per quintal of "Deputy Commissioner & Chairman" District Disaster gation of Article 370 in August added to the pressure on the hospital as the private The CRPF is investigating all these 32. Cattle fodder (Wheat Bran) Per quintal Management Authority payable at Guwahati. last year. hospitals send patients having cold and cough to the angles apart from an instance where it 33. Cattle fodder (Rice Bran) Per quintal Detail may be seen at the undersigned office. The journalist fraternity also GMCH. The private hospitals do not have the facility to was claimed that the nursing attendant No representation for the enhancement of rates will be Sd/- Deputy Commissioner & Chairman hailed the first Pulitzer win- carry out COVID-19 tests and without taking any was not kept under strict quarantine in entertained during the validity of the tender period. DDMA, Kamrup Metropolitan District, ners from Jammu and Kash- chance, they send all such patients to the GMCH, sourc- the battalion camp, leading to the Sd/- Deputy Commissioner, Janasanyog/C/201/20 Guwahati mir. – PTI es added. spread of the COVID-19 infection. Janasanyog/CF/104/20 Kokrajhar. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 NORTH E AST THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 7 Dhalai dist of Tripura gets Red Zone tag 13,000 people from Meghalaya CORRESPONDENT going lockdown. of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tripura There is no need to panic as all possi- Government has already started the proc- stranded outside WEATHER AGARTALA, May 5: The Dhalai dis- ble precautionary measures have been ess to bring back the stranded people, STAFF CORRESPONDENT istered online for their return. tered online, will be registered NORTHEAST trict of Tripura has been declared a Red taken to contain the disease, the minister and engaged seven senior officials for this Sangma said most of these and screened at the entry Zone, while three places of the district said, adding that the best possible treat- purpose. SHILLONG, May 5: An es- stranded people are at present points by the officials and Forecast for NE: Rain/ including the headquarters of the 138th ment is being given to the COVID-19 Similarly, the State Government has timated 13,000 people from in Assam. Health personnel present,” thundershower is very likely to Battalion of the BSF, have been notified patients. decided to send back 33,000 migrant occur at many places over Meghalaya are stranded across The Chief Minister said that the Chief Minister said. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, as containment areas following the out- Till date, 572 people have been home- workers to their respective States from the country and the Meghalaya the Government has put in Those who are screened Meghalaya and at most break of COVID-19, said Education Min- quarantined, while 128 are under institu- Tripura, largely by train. For sending back Government will “ensure place a strict protocol for en- and found okay, will be allowed places over Nagaland, ister Ratan Lal Nath last night. tional quarantine. Of the total collected these migrant workers, the Tripura Gov- strict protocol” for return of try of these people into the to go and undergo a 14-day Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. As many as 14 BSF jawans, including samples of 5,611, 5,394 test results have ernment on Monday formed a team con- these people to the State. State, that will be overseen by quarantine at home. Those Warning: Thunderstorm with one head constable, have tested positive been received. Only 17 COVID-19 posi- sisting of four top officials. lightning is very likely to occur Chief Minister Conrad Sang- doctors, Health workers, mag- who test positive for COVID- at isolated places over for COVID-19 and all of them have been tive cases have been found so far out of As per information received from the ma today said that phase-wise istrates and police officials. 19 will be taken to healthcare Arunachal Pradesh. admitted to the dedicated COVID-19 fa- whom two have already got cured. Chief Minister’s Twitter handle, there are return of these stranded peo- The four entry points into institutions. Thundersquall with wind cility at the GB Pant Hospital here. Meanwhile, many people from the more than 33,000 migrant workers who ple is being undertaken with the State are located at “People who come back, speed exceeding 60 kmph is Nath was briefing media persons at the State like migrant workers, pilgrims, tour- are currently staying in various parts of online registration of the Ratacheera in East Jaintia Hills along with their entire family very likely to occur at isolated Civil Secretariat on the COVID-19 sta- ists, students and others are stranded Tripura. Most of these migrant workers places over Assam, stranded people in the North district, Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi members, will be quarantined Meghalaya, Nagaland, tus in Tripura, which has got graded re- across the country due to the nationwide are from Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Eastern States first. He added district, Bajengdoba in North for 14 days. Volunteers will Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. laxation during the third phase of the on- lockdown declared to contain the spread Assam and West Bengal. that there are over 3,000 peo- Garo Hills district and Tikrikilla supply essential commodities Heavy rain is very likely to occur ple stranded in the region and in West Garo Hills district. The to their homes,” the Chief at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram over 2,000 have already reg- people who have not regis- Minister said. and Tripura. Meghalaya mushroom death toll rises to 6 Temperatures SHILLONG, May 5: The wild mushrooms last week. Gashnga. still undergoing treatment at Max (°C) Min (°C) Taxis to ply in Sikkim with riders Dibrugarh 29.2 21.4 death toll due to the consump- The three families, who are Her brother, Armstrong the NEIGRIHMS, while sev- Tezpur 30.9 23.5 tion of wild mushrooms at a neighbours, had consumed the (23), had died on Sunday, he en-year-old Dimah Gashnga, A CORRESPONDENT Government has allowed us to Meanwhile, the heart of the 31.9 23.6 village near the India-Bangla- wild mushrooms they collect- said. Both Marriaba and Arm- the son of Morison, is in Wood- operate as the lockdown was State capital, MG Marg where 33.2 24.4 desh border in Meghalaya rose ed from a nearby forest. strong are siblings of Katdilia land Hospital in Shillong. GANGTOK, May 5: Taxis affecting our livelihood,” said standalone shops have been al- 28.3 21.1 to six as a 14-year-old girl suc- The girl, identified as Khonglah (26) who died with- The other ten persons have have started plying in Sikkim Pritam, a driver here. lowed to reopen, today saw bus- N Lakhimpur 29.2 20.6 Shillong 22.6 – cumbed at a hospital here, of- Marriaba Khonglah, died in a few hours of consuming recovered and discharged under the odd-even formula The Sikkim Government’s tling crowds shopping for essen- Cherrapunjee 24.2 15.1 ficials said today. around 11.35 pm at the North the poisonous mushrooms. from the hospital. from today. This comes after notification states that only tial items. However, this also Aizawl 25.8 16.3 At least 18 persons of three Eastern Indira Gandhi Re- The other deceased are Meghalaya Home Minister the State Government three passengers, along with raised concerns over adherence Kohima 22.8 12.4 families at Lamin village in gional Institute of Health and Synran Khonglah (16), Lapyn- Lahkmen Rymbui, who is also scrapped a previous notifica- the driver, are allowed in a to social distancing norms. Pasighat 30.3 22.5 Amlarem civil subdivision of Medical Sciences (NEIGRI- shai Khonglah (28) and Mori- the local MLA, expressed con- tion, allowing only private ve- taxi, while in luxury vehicles State Urban Development Itanagar 30.2 21.5 Imphal 28.6 18.9 West Jaintia Hills district fell HMS) on Monday, said Lam- son Dhar (40). dolences to the bereaved fam- hicles to ply. Significantly, pri- only five persons are allowed. Minister, on his visit to MG Agartala 36.3 25.6 critically ill after consuming in village headman Golden Katdilias’s sister, Wanrika, is ilies. – PTI vate vehicles have now been Frequent notifications in the Marg, urged shoppers to main- barred from plying in the State last few days have confused cit- tain social distancing. Authori- after the taxis were permit- izens who urged the Govern- ties concerned ordered clo- ted to operate. ment through the social me- sure of two shops for not main- Khandu calls for utmost vigil “We are thankful that the dia to streamline its decisions. taining proper distancing. along border with Assam COVID-19 CORRESPONDENT COVID-19 at the Directorate tion of medical staff. He re- patient tests of Health Services at Naharla- quested the doctors’ fraterni- negative ITANAGAR, May 5: Aru- gun today. ty to prepare a proposal for im- AIZAWL, May 5: With Mi- nachal Pradesh Chief Minister Khandu held a meeting with provement of health facilities zoram’s lone COVID-19 pa- Pema Khandu today said that the Task Force officers who in the State. tient testing negative, Mizo- every effort must be made to briefed him on the proposed Earlier, Khandu, along with ram has now become free of ensure that the State remains road map for fighting coronavi- a high-level official team, in- coronavirus. The 50-year-old in the Green Zone. rus and other similar diseases spected the quarantine facility patient – a pastor who was ad- “The main focus of the Gov- on a long-term basis. The Chief at the Police Training Centre mitted to hospital on March 24 ernment has to be in making Minister said that his Govern- at Banderdewa to check sani- – tested negative for the fourth the 12 entry points along the ment’s priority would be to tation, quality of food and med- time in a row. Assam-Arunachal Pradesh build robust health infrastruc- ical facilities, arrangements for “His samples were collect- border foolproof so that no ture and facilities in the State, screening of returnees, sepa- ed on four consecutive days case of coronavirus slips into adding that all funds from the rate dormitories for men and and sent to the Silchar Medi- the State. This must be North East Special Infrastruc- women, etc. He also inspect- cal College on May 1. The re- achieved through a strong ture Development Scheme ed the swab collection kiosks. sults arrived on Monday night team effort from the State and the North Eastern Council Arunachal Pradesh has re- and all of them are negative,” Health Department, respec- would be diverted to the Health mained a COVID-19-free State Health Minister Dr R La- tive district administrations sector this year. State so far after a patient who lthangliana said today. As the Cultured honey bees lying dead in a heap due to unknown and the police,” Khandu said On the shortage of doctors was detected last month, was patient is physically weak, he reasons at Mawkhan village in West Khasi Hills district of while visiting the control cen- across the State, the Chief discharged from hospital after will remain in hospital for a few Meghalaya, on Tuesday. – UB Photos tre of the State Task Force on Minister called for rationalisa- treatment. more days, he added. The pastor had returned to Aizawl from Amsterdam on Nagaland borders to remain sealed till May 17 March 16. He tested positive for COVID-19 on March 24, CORRESPONDENT in Mokokchung district, Dilai Gate and hicles carrying goods. tions, will remain closed till further or- becoming the second positive New Field Gate in Dimapur district, The notification said taxis and autor- ders. Movement of individuals for non- case in the North East after DIMAPUR, May 5: The inter-State and Khuzama Gate in Kohima district. ickshaws would be permitted to ply on essential activities will remain strictly Manipur. – Correspondent borders in Nagaland will continue to All other roads will remain closed. the condition that they cannot carry prohibited between 5 pm to 6 am. remain sealed till May 17 as a matter Separate guidelines will be issued more than two and one passenger re- The notification said all deputy com- of caution, the State Government said in respect of people belonging to Na- spectively. The driver and passengers missioners would issue orders under in a notification. The international bor- galand returning from other States or should wear masks and the former should appropriate provisions of law like pro- der of the State with Myanmar will from abroad during this period. make mandatory provision for hand san- hibitory orders under Section 144 of also remain sealed. The notification said inter-district itizer failing which the permit will be the CrPC and ensure strict compliance. The notification said except in the movement of stranded persons would cancelled. However, movement of pas- In case of Dimapur district, the Com- Bhandari subdivision of Wokha district, be allowed in a regulated manner for a senger buses will remain suspended. missioner of Police will issue the or- the lone movement of goods vehicles specific period. Separate guidelines The notification said the public would der in this regard. entering or transiting through the State will be issued for the same. continue to strictly maintain social dis- The notification also said inter-State will be allowed after proper medical It said there would not be any quar- tancing and wear face masks. Stan- buses for public transport, except those screening of drivers and attendants antining of persons entering a district, dalone shops and outlets will be allowed permitted by the Union Ministry of through designated entry and exit points. town or village from within anywhere to operate as per normal hours, while Home Affairs (MHA), would not be al- The Government has designated in Nagaland as the whole State is un- opening of market complexes, malls and lowed to ply. It added that inter-State entry and exit points for goods vehi- der the Green Zone. Inter-district departmental stores is barred. movement of individuals, except for med- cles, like Naginimora and Tizit in Mon movement of commercial passenger All schools and educational institutions, ical reasons or for activities permitted by district, Tsutapela and Watiyongpang vehicles will remain barred except ve- including tutorial and vocational institu- the MHA, would not be permitted too. Shoppers crowd Imphal streets after relaxation CORRESPONDENT

IMPHAL, May 5: With the announce- ment of new guidelines by the Manipur Government after the State was cate- gorised as a Green Zone, many people of the State, particularly in the capital city, came out in large numbers to buy essential items today. Reports of traffic jams along the road at Paona Bazar and Thangal Bazar – two commercial hubs here – poured in dur- ing the day. However, the three wom- en’s markets and other shops at Ngari Gali and Nagamapal areas remained closed as the Government is yet to give its permission for their reopening. An official order, issued by Manipur Chief Secretary Dr J Suresh Babu on May 3, stipulated that people should maintain social distancing and wear face masks while coming out of their homes. The order said that other markets, except the three women’s markets and others at Naga- People coming out to buy essential items, at the Paona Bazaar junction in Imphal on Tuesday. – Photo: Correspondent mapal and Ngari Gali in Imphal, are per- mitted to operate from 6 am to 4 pm. But this regard. movement of the stranded people. down. Prior to this, the Manipur Gov- public movement between 6 pm to 6 am The SoP requires the stranded per- Meanwhile, 18 additional nodal offic- ernment had appointed PK Singh, Res- is not permitted as per the order. sons arriving in private or hired vehi- ers have been appointed to assist the ident Commissioner at the Manipur Meanwhile, the State Government cles, to fill up a prescribed form availa- State’s senior officers to coordinate with Bhawan in New Delhi, as the nodal of- is taking steps to bring back more ble on the official website, officials of more than 30 States and Un- ficer to help and guide the stranded cit- stranded residents from outside, after www.tengbang.in, it said. ion Territories. izens of the State. 92 persons had returned from Guwa- A Home Department cell dedicated On March 29, the website, Many citizens from Manipur, mostly hati and Mizoram on May 2. On May 4, to this purpose, will issue a pass and www.tengbang.in, was launched to students, are stranded in various States the State Home Department notified a also communicate it to the originating reach out to citizens stranded outside of India after the Centre clamped the standard operating procedure (SoP) in and transiting States to facilitate the the State after the nationwide lock- nationwide lockdown on March 25. 8 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI STATE WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 NEWS IN BRIEF AJYCP extends -Jorhat ferry help to martyr’s family ANN SERVICE service resumes PATACHARKUCHI, May 5: STAFF CORRESPONDENT The order said that the ferry service to passenger intake capacity of a ferry will be ac- Leaders of AJYCP visited the res- be run by Inland Water Transport wing of commodated per trip. idence of anti-CAA agitation mar- JORHAT, May 5: The ad- the Transport Department, will be only be- Wearing of masks by passengers and ferry tyr Abdul Halim and handed over ministration has allowed plying of mechanised tween Kamalabarighat (Majuli) and Ni- crew members was compulsory, the order essential commodities to the fam- passenger ferries from today from two ghats matighat (Jorhat) and vice-versa, and be- mentioned. Arranging handwashing facility ily members. of Majuli to one ghat of Jorhat during the tween Afalamukhghat (Majuli) and Ni- at the ghats for passengers before boarding Bijan Bayan of the organisation’s third phase of lockdown that commenced on matighat and vice-versa. and after de-boarding by IWT along with san- central committee, Mantu Sarma, Monday. Private ferries may be allowed to oper- itization of the boats will have to be done, Mridul Talukdar of Bajali Zila People catching fish in a pond at Singia Gaon, Samaguri on The Majuli district administration has im- Samiti and general secretary Lak- Tuesday. – UB Photos ate under the authority of the IWT as per the order stated. posed several conditions to carry out the to- the conditions imposed by the Brahmapu- The order also mentioned that maintaining sheswar Das led the team. 3.75 quintal fish recovered and-fro Majuli-Jorhat ferry service. tra island district administration, the order of social distancing norm and following of all Interacting with the martyr’s An order passed by Majuli Deputy Commis- stated. other related instructions under COVID-19 family members, they greeted SILCHAR, May 5: The Fisheries Department has them with a phulam gamosa. sioner Bikram Kairi on Monday night stated The order mentioned that no ferry service rules during the entire journey has to be en- busted a racket allegedly involved in smuggling of fish from Silchar The team was accompanied by to Mizoram. According to a release issued by the DDIPRO, officials that 50 percent of the ferries that used to ply will be resumed between Majuli and the north- sured by IWT officials and staff. office-bearers of Pub Hastinapur of the Fisheries Department recovered 3.75 quintal fish species between Majuli and Jorhat under normal cir- ern bank of the Brahmaputra (Lakhimpur). The ferry service resumed today as per in- and Sarupeta anchalik committee including including rohu , mrigal , katla and common carp . The cumstances will be allowed to ply between Ma- The order further stated that IWT will have structions from the Majuli district administra- of the organisation. recovered fish were brought to Silchar Sadar police station and juli and Jorhat from May 5. to ensure that only 50 per cent of the total tion, an official of IWT informed. auctioned in the presence of Executive Magistrate Deepmoy Thakuria and a revenue of Rs 30,000 was collected. Poor, ailing The District Fishery Development Officer Rafikul Haque widow informed that while the fish was recovered from smugglers on way to Bhaga along the Assam -Mizoram border, there were no arrests provided aid made. – Staff Correspondent CORRESPONDENT Financial assistance UDALGURI, May 5: A poor and DOOMDOOMA, May 5: Amidst the ongoing nationwide lockdown ailing widow was provided help by in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with other professionals, a visiting medical team of Udalguri singers and their co-artistes are also suffering from severe economic CHC led by Raj Mochahari. hardships. Realising the trouble faced by these artistes and the techni- The woman named Bhogeswari cians, popular Assamese singers Bhaskar Saikia and Pompy Purabi under the banner of Star Fox Entertainment has come forward to Deka was found in a helpless con- help them. The singers distributed Rs 30,000 online among 30 dition, suffering from several ill- artistes and technicians of , Kakopothar, Digboi, Duliajan, nesses since long. Tengakhat, Lahowal, Dibrugarh, Nazira, Amguri, Nagaon and Udalguri. On coming to know about her – Correspondent plight, the medical team visited her Purondiya village home under Tang- Security personnel feted la PHC in on May DOOMDOOMA, May 5: The Doomdooma branch of Marwari Yuva 3 and provided her medical assist- Manch today felicitated the police and CRPF personnel engaged in ance, free ration to her family mem- duty at various places of Doomdooma town with a phulam gamosa bers, some money and also brought and a bottle of water each as a mark of gratitude for their untiring service to the people and nation during this pandemic period. – her to the 200-bed Udalguri Civil Correspondent Hospital for health check-up. The villagers and family mem- Demand Day observed bers of the poor widow applauded TIHU, May 5: With the aim of relieving the poor and the working Passengers crossing the Brahmaputra on Tuesday after ferry service between Majuli and Jorhat resumed. – UB Photos the generosity of the medical team. class of the society, the CPM observed a Demand Day across the State on May 3. The unit of the party also observed the ‘Demand Day’ at Haribhanga village under Tihu subdivision tak- 127 test ing placards in their hands. Jagat Goswami, an executive member of Chhaygaon MLA provides food COVID-19 warriors the State committee in his speech said that the exploitation of labour negative class people by the corporate sector is still continuing because the to inmates of oldage home felicitated at Udalguri government is favouring them. – ANN Service ANN SErvice Thereafter, Ahmed went to the in Udalguri Anamolies alleged Chhaygaon Primary Health Cen- CORRESPONDENT by students’ body TIHU, May 5: The Makhibaha anchalik Students’ Union under Tihu MIRZA, May 5: Chhaygaon tre at Gobordhan village and dis- KALAIGAON, May 5: Udalguri CORRESPONDENT AASCSU leader in his speech. subdivision here has alleged that there are massive anamolies in MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed visit ed tributed those items among the the preparation of the beneficiaries list under the PM Kisan Sanman district, which has officially been The mediapersons were felici- the Women’s Oldage Home and staff of the health centre. Nidhi. The union submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commis- categorised in the green zone, has UDALGURI, May 5: The All tated with phulam gamosa and a sioner of Nalbari alleging that in the beneficiary lists of Khudra Child Observation Centre located The MLA also donated Rs so far been free from any COVID- Assam Scheduled Caste Students’ triple-layer face mask each on the Makhibaha, Bar makhibaha and Saktipara villages, a large number of at Bamunigaon under Chhaygaon 10,000 to Chhaygaon Press Club 19 positive case. Union (AASCSU) felicitated me- occasion by the members of names of servicemen, relatives of panchayat representatives and LAC in on Mon- for its welfare. Till date, samples of 127 people diapersons and security personnel AASCSU, Bharat Mukti Morcha, pensioners have been listed depriving the genuine farmers. – ANN day and distributed fruits, biscuits, Later, talking to mediapersons, have been found to be negative in of Udalguri area at two separate Assam State committee and Service bread, milk, fruit juice, hand sani- Ahmed said that he would distrib- the district. In all, 133 samples functions on Monday, i.e., at Udalguri district committee of the Forest guard hit by rhino tiser, face masks etc., among the ute food and other necessary items were collected, while results of six Udalguri Sahitya Sabha Bhawan students’ organisation. KAZIRANGA, May 5: One Samel Choura, a forest guard of Kaziran- inmates. among the staff of Goroimari Rev- samples are still awaited. This was and Udalguri Police Station re- In another simple function, the ga National Park was hit by a rhino at an area under Goroimari forest The MLA also visited the Child enue Circle, Goroimari Police Out- officially announced by RN Brah- spectively. AASCSU members felicitated all camp under Kaziranga (Kohora) central range of Kaziranga National Observation Home at Bamunigaon post, Goroimari Press Club and ma Choudhury, District Informa- Expressing gratitude for the com- the police personnel present, Park on Monday. Later, Choura was shifted to Jorhat for further check near here and distributed food Goroimari Primary Hospital in a tion and Public Relations Officer mendable services rendered by all CRPF jawans and members of up and treatment, said Range Officer Salim Ahmed.– Correspondent items, face masks, sanitisers etc., bid to help fight the novel corona- of Udalguri on May 4. the mediapersons during the ongo- VDP at Udalguri Police Station and Rice distributed among the children for their safe- virus pandemic. Samples were collected from ing COVID-19 crisis, Gopal Sarkar, expressed their gratitude for the HAILAKANDI, May 5: Rice to non-NFSA card holders was distrib- ty amidst the lockdown in view of He added that he would do what- Harisinga, Kalaigaon, Khoirabari, vice president of the students’ or- relentless service rendered by the uted in 62 gaon panchayats across . Disclosing this, the novel coronavirus pandemic. ever is possible for the people of Mazbat and Udalguri revenue cir- ganisation, said that the mediaper- former during the nationwide lock- Additional Deputy Commissioner, RK Dam said 5 kg rice per person Further, he also visited the Ma- his constituency. He thanked State cles respectively. sons have played the role of torch- down. was distributed to 34,728 non-NFSA card holders belonging to 8,512 hatma Gandhi Model Hospital at Health Minister Dr Himanta Night curfew: As per govern- bearers to generate awareness The AASCSU also felicitated all families under 62 gaon panchayats. Rice worth 1,736 quintals was Bamunigaon, which has recently Biswa Sarma for his bold and prag- ment instructions, Prakash Ranjan among the people about the dread- the health workers, including doc- distributed.– Correspondent been converted into a quarantine matic steps, besides the entire Gharphalia, the Udalguri DC has ed coronavirus pandemic. tors and nurses of the 200-bed Appeal to doctors facility for COVID-19 patients. He medical fraternity of Assam for imposed night curfew within en- “We the people salute you all Udalguri Civil Hospital. The or- TEZPUR, May 5: The administration has appealed distributed food items, face working hard and risking their tire Udalguri district, prohibiting for rendering yeoman service to ganisation has also resolved to fe- to doctors to join the war against COVID-19. An active surveillance of masks, sanitisers etc., among the lives amidst the deadly COVID- movement of individuals, vehicles the mankind and wish you good licitate the employees of Udalguri ILI/SARI cases at community level will be carried out through a door- hospital staff. 19 pandemic. between 6 pm to 6 am from May 4. health in the days ahead,” said the district administration next week. to-door surveillance programme for a period of three weeks. Deputy Commissioner cum Chairman, District Health Society, Sonitpur, Man- vendra Pratap Singh has appealed to all doctors holding MBBS, BAMS, BDS/MDS degrees willing to volunteer to come forward and join the Masks made by Majuli war against COVID19. Interested doctors may send SMS/email to 94353-71672/ [email protected] latest by May 7, 2020. – Correspondent SHGs to be distributed Police party attacked STAFF CORRESPONDENT land, the official informed. The masks were made by 102 TEZPUR, May 5: Three youths – Madhurjya Koch, Kunal Bikash Baruah and Nihal Bikash Baruah were arrested were arrested by the JORHAT, May 5: Under an initia- SHG members and were sanitised Bebejia Police after they were attacked by the former on Sunday tive of the Assam State Rural Liveli- by ASRLM before dispatching them night, allegedly in a state of intoxication. A patrolling party led by the hood Mission (ASRLM), 10,000 for distribution, the official stated. Officer In charge of Bebejia Police outpost, Sarat Das noticing a group hand-made masks made by mem- The official said that SHG mem- of youths consisting of 10 members sitting together near a shop ques- bers of Majuli-based SHGs during the bers were continuing making masks tioned them why they were out violating the curfew. However, the second phase of lockdown will be dis- and soon three outlets will be opened three attacked the patrolling party in which Sarat Das sustained tributed freely among economically at Jengraimukh and Kamalabari ar- serious injury. – Correspondent backward families across the island. eas of Majuli to sell locally-made Illicit liquor recovered A Majuli district administration masks at competitive prices. TEZPUR, May 5: An operation team of the Excise department led official told this newspaper that on AASU relief: In the meantime, by the Superintendent of Excise, Sonitpur district Debanga Bhusan Saturday the masks under the brand the Jorhat regional unit of AASU Saikia and Inspector of Excise, Tezpur Sadar, Prem Kumar Singh name ‘Asomi’ were handed over to on Sunday distributed food mate- conducted an operation against illicit liquor in Salonibari TE, Binduku- the Chief Executive Officer of Ma- rial and masks among 1,000 fami- ri, Napam, Goroimari SSB camp Tezpur University area. Four persons juli Zila Parishad Nara Narayan Nath lies hit by the ongoing lockdown were nabbed and 65 litres of illicit distilled liquor, 720 litres of fer- at the Parishad’s office at Kamala- in different areas here. mented wash and 850 kg pachwai were recovered. – Correspondent bari by officials of ASRLM for dis- AASU general secretary Lurinjyo- Free masks being distributed at Rajapathar in Karbi Anglong, on Tuesday. – UB Photos tribution to marginalised families ti Gogoi, State organising secretary through the gaon panchayats. Jul Khound, State executive commit- As per the instruction of the tee member Uddip Jyoti Gogoi, pres- State Panchayat and Rural Devel- ident and adviser of Jorhat regional GU team receives patent for copper catalytic process opment Department, the ASRLM unit of AASU Arjunmoni Bhuyan and PATOWARY reaction. Iron, for example, combines with ni- related to this area. Its patented catalyst in- and claimed that the PIC works closely with will distribute masks freely to 500 Bijoy Shankar Bordoloi respectively trogen and hydrogen under pressure to form creases the rate of C-N and C-S bond form- the innovators while facilitating their applica- poor people per each gaon pancha- were among the leaders who took A Gauhati University (GU) Chemistry ammonia, while chlorine in the upper atmos- ing reactions, specifically Chan-Lam cou- tions for patent. yat in the Brahmaputra river is- part in the drive. Department team’s path-breaking invention pling, at room tempera- Devnath maintains that there has been a has been granted patent by the Patent Office ture in shorter time, quantum leap in the State’s area of innova- Bimala Devi of the Government of India. compared to the other tion during the past five years and said that The GU team, led by Prof Prodeep Phu- ways currently followed this indicates a generation of good intellec- kan and comprising Subhasish Roy, Manas Goswami: a tribute across the world. tual property here with the prospect of a Bimala Devi Goswami, a nona- service as the seniormost mem- Jyoti Sarma and Bishwapran Kashyap, in- Siddhartha Devnath, bright economic future for the State. genarian of Khatiamari Satra un- ber of Panjabari Senior Citizens’ vented a copper catalyst for C-N and C-S Scientist-C of the PIC, Prof Phukan, who at present heads the der Palasbari in South Kamrup, Association for over a decade. bond forming reactions and a process for ASTEC, who facilitated GU IPR Cell, said that he was taken by sur- passed away on April 26 last at the Bimala Devi raised four sons and its manufacture. the patent application of prise by the sincere and prompt services residence of her eldest son at Pan- four daughters into responsible citi- The team filed the application for the pat- the GU team, said it took rendered by the PIC in facilitating the pat- jabari in Guwahati. She was 92. zens. In her passing away, Khatiamari ent certificate on November 16, 2015 and almost 4.5 years to secure ent for their innovation. Born at Naradpara village of has lost a prominent senior while we was granted the patent with Patent No. Structure of the copper catalyst for C-N and C-S bond the patent for the GU It may perhaps be pertinent to mention Chaygaon in South Kamrup, she have lost an adorable elderly lady. 336241 on April 29 last. The patent applica- forming reactions team’s innovation. here that many patent applications are now was married to Paresh Chandra On her adyashraddha today, I tion was facilitated by the Patent Informa- However, the Indian Pat- filed through the Gauhati University IPR Deva Goswami, who had a distin- pray to God for her eternal bliss tion Centre (PIC) of the Assam Science Tech- phere transforms ozone to elemental oxygen. ent Office seemed to be faster this time in Cell. Prof Phukan urged the Gauhati Uni- guished service career as a sub- and convey my sympathies to the nology and Environment Council (ASTEC). However, synthetic catalysts can also be disposing of the application. He described the versity innovators to file more patent appli- divisional agricultural officer and bereaved family. A chemical catalyst increases the rate of a manufactured and the GU team’s work was PIC as a part of the innovators’ community cations in addition to their academic works. rendered commendable social – DN Chakravartty WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 BUSINESS & E CONOMY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 9

CAPSULE Govt allows cos’ No. SENL/NIT/N/2020-21/50/2 PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER Paytm loyalty scheme Govt mulling introduction of import AGMs through NEW DELHI, May 5: Superintending Engineer P.W.D Nalbari Road Circle, Digital payment firm Paytm video-conferencing Nalbari on behalf of Governor of Assam invite bids from today announced a Rs substitution policy: Gadkari NEW DELHI, May 5: The approved and eligible contractor registered with 100-crore loyalty pro- government has allowed com- NEW DELHI, May 5: Union Minister focus towards export enhancement is the However, the sector is facing a huge cri- APWRD for 2 (two) Nos. scheme for Construction of gramme for grocery panies to conduct annual gen- Nitin Gadkari today said the government need of the hour, and necessary practices sis amid coronavirus pandemic, with mil- Road under SOPD (G) for the year 2019-20 under stores to cover losses eral meetings this year through faced by merchants from is considering to introduce a policy on shall be adopted to reduce the cost of pow- lions of units staring at losses and the pros- Nalbari Rural Road Division, amounting to Rs. 183.21 import substitution and urged India Inc er, logistics and production to become pect of job cuts as they struggle to survive. video-conferencing and other transaction charges. L (Approx). Details may be seen at website- http:// to upgrade technologically and come up competitive in the global market. “There is serious thinking in the gov- audio-visual means amid the Businesses are now assamtenders.gov.in and also at the office of the required to pay 1 per cent with cost-effective substitutes to reduce Further, he said there is also a need to ernment and we are trying our level best. coronavirus pandemic. MDR (merchant discount the country’s inward shipment. focus on import substitution to replace for- We are consulting all stakeholders and... In the wake of the pandemic undersigned during office hours from 12/05/2020. rate) for transferring The Minister for MSME and Road eign imports with domestic production. different departments are consulting each and subsequent nationwide N.B. The Tender amount has been considered including payment received on Transport and Highways said other... We are trying our lockdown disrupting econom- all taxes. (GST, L/Cess etc.). Paytm wallet to their bank a policy on import substitu- level best to get a good pack- ic activities, the ministry, account. – PTI ‘Financial package for MSMEs soon’ Sd/- Superintending Engineer, PWD tion is being thought of in the age to MSMEs where the which is implementing the SBI Life Q4 net up wake of the economic situation created Gadkari said the industry should focus problem is serious and we are support- companies law, has been pro- Janasanyog/CF/123/20 Nalbari Road Circle, Nalbari NEW DELHI, May 5: SBI by the COVID-19 pandemic. more on innovation, entrepreneurship, ing them,” the MSME Minister said. viding various relaxations in Life today reported a Gadkari said the industry may not be science and technology, research skill and “I am expecting that as early as possible terms of compliances from nearly 16 per cent rise in shut for a long time, and several relaxa- experiences to convert the knowledge the package will be declared by the govern- time to time. No. SENL/NIT/N/2020-21/50/1 its net profit at Rs 530.67 tions could be given by the end of May. into wealth. ment,” Gadkari told a TV news channel. “On account of need for con- PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER crore for the quarter to tinuous adherence to the social March 2020. The private He urged various stakeholders to con- He also stressed the need for greater for- Besides, he said, a special Joint Secre- distancing norms and restric- Superintending Engineer P.W.D Nalbari Road Circle, sector insurer had a net vert knowledge into wealth by improving malisation of the entertainment industry. tary has been appointed for coordination Nalbari on behalf of Governor of Assam invite bids from profit of Rs 457.68 crore in quality through innovations and cutting cost. Package for MSMEs: Gadkari has said with State governments and all foreign tions placed on movement of the corresponding period a The minister was addressing repre- he expects a financial package to be de- companies, who want to invest in India. persons, it has become neces- approved and eligible contractor registered with year ago. Its net premium sentatives of the Association of Lady En- clared by the government for micro, small Gadkari also said the foreign compa- sary and hence it has been de- APWRD for 3(three) Nos. scheme for Construction of income during the March trepreneurs of India, technical service and medium enterprises sector soon. nies “will get all type of clearances with- cided to allow companies to hold Road under SOPD (G) for the year 2019-20 under quarter of FY’20 increased providers and performing artistes from The MSME sector, which contributes in 3 months” along with red carpet treat- their AGM by video-conferenc- Nalbari Rural Road Division, (Nalbari LAC) amounting to Rs 11,862.98 crore the entertainment sector in separate 29 per cent to the country’s growth and ment, transparency, time-bound decision- ing or other audio visual means from Rs 11,333.02 crore a to Rs. 283.47 L (Approx). Details may be seen at website meetings via video-conferencing. 48 per cent to exports, is a major em- making process and corruption-free sys- during the calendar year 2020,” year earlier, SBI Life said http://assamtenders.gov.in and also at the office of The minister emphasised that special ployment generator. tem. – PTI it said in a release today. – PTI in a regulatory filing. – PTI the undersigned during office hours from 11.05.2020. Airtel Thanks app N.B. The Tender amount has been considered including NEW DELHI, May 5: all taxes. (GST, L/Cess etc.). Bharti Airtel’s customers Global retail stares at who have downloaded the Sd/- Superintending Engineer, PWD company’s mobile app will Janasanyog/CF/125/20 Nalbari Road Circle, Nalbari get free access to ZEE5’s $2.1-trn loss, to take 4 video entertainment content for about two No. CE/DEV/TB/504/2019-20/ months under a partner- yrs to revive: Report SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDER ship between the two NEW DELHI, May 5: With best case, retailers will lose entities announced today. the COVID-10 pandemic rav- $244 billion in online sales, the The Chief Engineer PWD (ROADS), Assam, Airtel Thanks app custom- aging several industries amid report mentioned. Chandmari, Guwahati-3 invites Bids on behalf of the ers will not have to pay Governor of Assam for 1 (One) no of Package for Road any subscription to avail poor consumer spending, glo- “COVID-19 is significantly the access to ZEE5’s bal retail sales in 2020 will de- impacting the global retail and Bridge Projects under SOPD-G for the year 2019- content, according to the cline by an average of 9.6 per landscape. Retail categories 20 in Jania Legislative Assembly Constituencies of announcement. – PTI cent, resulting in a loss of $2.1 like grocery and essential con- Assam, amounting to Rs. 8.15 Crs (approx) from Max Bupa MD-CEO trillion and it will take four sumables are performing well, approved & eligible Contractors enlisted with APWD. NEW DELHI, May 5: years for retailers to overtake while other categories like Details may be seen at website Max Bupa Health Insur- pre-pandemic levels, a new fashion, beauty, and cosmetics www.assamtenders.gov.in from 07.05.2020. ance today said it has Forrester report said today. are seeing a marked decline in Amendment /Addendum to the SBD, if any, and further appointed Krishnan The impact on India and Ja- consumer spend,” said notifications shall appear in this website and also at the pan is to be severe due to the Michael O’Grady, Principal Ramachandran as its new office of the undersigned during office hours. The Managing Director (MD) strict lockdowns, the declara- Forecast Analyst at Forrester. contractor/bidder must be registered with the Electronic and Chief Executive tion of a state of emergency in In 2020, there will be a sig- Officer (CEO). He Border Roads Organisation (BRO) resumes work on the strategic Rohtang tunnel amid the ongoing Tendering System (ETS) of PWD, Assam website COVID-19 lockdown, in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. The work has been started with special Japan, and the postponement of nificant decline in global retail succeeds Ashish the 2020 Summer Olympics. sales, particularly with non- www.assamtenders.gov.in . Mehrotra, who has permission from the State government, in a bid to complete construction by September. – PTI The likelihood is that the essential items sold offline, Schemes are being sanctioned by the competent decided to pursue another authority. In the event of non-sanction of the schemes, opportunity after a pandemic will last seven which will be a big challenge successful stint of almost months, and from 2021 retail for brick-and-mortar retailers. the bids may be cancelled and no claim what so ever five years, Max Bupa Need to bridge digital divide categories, that have declined “Online sales, however, will on this account shall be entertained from the bidders. Health Insurance said in a by more than 10 per cent, will be more resilient. To navigate Note :- N.I.T Value is inclusive of GST, Labour cess etc. statement. – PTI only bounce back to 90 per cent the crisis, retailers need to Sd/- Chief Engineer PWD (Roads), as tech plays key role: WTO of pre-pandemic spend. manage their costs and drive Janasanyog/CF/115/20 Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3 Ford India launches NEW DELHI, May 5: given the central role the dig- in business-to-consumers In the worst-case scenario, their e-commerce sales and There is a “glaring” need to ital economy has played dur- (B2C) sales and an increase in lost online sales could reach services as much as possible,” contactless sales, bridge the digital divide, both ing the crisis,” it said. business-to-business (B2B) e- $510 billion, and even in the he added. – IANS No. NIT/DMTRD/SOPD(G)/2019-20/W-27/Pt.-I/2511 services within and across countries, as It also said that e-commerce commerce. The increase in PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER the digital economy has played for goods and services trade has B2C sales is particularly evi- , May 5: Ford India Executive Engineer, PWRD, Digboi and Margherita today announced the launch of a key role during the current been adversely impacted by the dent in online sales of medical NBFCs for one-time Territorial Road Division, Margherita on behalf of contactless sales and service of COVID-19 crisis, according to factors that have caused disrup- supplies, household essentials vehicles as its dealerships a report by the World Trade tion in supply and demand over- and food products,” it added. the Governor of Assam invites bid from the resume operations amid an in- Organisation (WTO). all and such disruptions have It said that demand has also restructuring of all loans approved and eligible contractor having registration creased focus on maintaining The report has argued that resulted in delivery delays or increased for internet and MUMBAI, May 5: Non- on Monday, according to the in Assam PWD (Roads) for “Improvement/ social distancing norms in the the experiences and lessons mobile data services. banking financial companies Finance Industry Development Reconstruction of roads/culverts under SOPD (G) wake of coronavirus pandemic. emerging from the COVID-19 COVID-19 crisis It added that the pandemic (NBFCs) have asked the Re- Council (FIDC), a representa- for the year 2019-20” for 7 Nos. of works as shown The new procedure called crisis could be a further incen- has made it clear that e-com- serve Bank of India to allow tive body of lending NBFCs. in the table below in of Assam, Dial-A-Ford will allow a prospec- tive for global cooperation in outright cancellation of orders. merce can be an important tool them one-time restructuring of The industry body said all amounting to Rs. 168.373 Lakhs (Approx). Details tive customer to book, test drive the area of e-commerce, which Several other e-commerce- or solution for consumers. all loans till March 2021, as their customers are facing dis- may be seen at the office of the undersigned from or even get the delivery of new could help to facilitate cross- related challenges have arisen “The global nature of COV- their borrowers are facing fund- ruptions in cash-flow cycles, vehicle at his or her doorstep. border movement of goods and or been further amplified dur- ID-19 and its impact on e- ing issues amid the coronavi- which is likely to be there for 06.05.2020 during office hours. The new approach, which services, narrow the digital di- ing this pandemic, such as in- commerce may encourage rus pandemic and the subse- the major part of this fiscal. The The work will be allotted subject to approval from puts special emphasis on sani- vide, and level the playing field creasing prices to unreasona- strengthened international quent lockdown. most affected segments include the competent authority. In the event of non- tization of Ford facilities as well for small businesses. bly high levels, product safety cooperation and the further NBFCs have also demanded transport operators, contrac- approval of schemes, the bids may be cancelled as strict guidelines for people It said certain traditional concerns, deceptive practices, development of policies for extension of the Reserve Bank tors and Micro, Small & Medi- and no claim whatsoever in this regard shall be and vehicle at dealerships, in- obstacles have been accentu- and cybersecurity concerns, online purchases and supply... of India’s moratorium to them, um Enterprises (MSMEs). entertained. corporates enhanced engage- ated and have continued to the report said. E-commerce can also support relaxation on provisioning norms “A one-time restructuring Sl. Name of LAC Nos. of Total Cost ment processes and policies for hamper greater participation It, however, said the en- small businesses and, by mak- and additional funding from Small window should be allowed till sales and service, and will be in e-commerce activities by forcement of social distancing, ing economies more compet- Industries Development Bank of March 2021 for amending the No. Works (Rs. in Lakh) centrally controlled via hel- small producers, sellers and lockdowns and other meas- itive, be an economic driver India (SIDBI) and National Bank loan repayment schedules and/ 1 Digboi LAC 6 Nos. 147.953 pline 1800-419-3000, the com- consumers in developing ures in response to the COV- for both domestic growth and for Agriculture and Rural Devel- or extending loan tenures or 2 Margherita LAC 1 No. 20.420 pany said in a release. countries, particularly in least- ID-19 pandemic has led con- international trade,”it added. opment (NABARD) through re- restructuring the EMIs, with- “Dial-A-Ford is a manifes- developed countries (LDCs). sumers to ramp up online shop- With a fast growing e-com- finance mechanism. out affecting the asset classifi- Total Cost = 168.373 tation of our Feels Like Family “The pandemic has high- ping..., internet telephony and merce sector both in India and These suggestions were cation, in line with the revised Sd/- Executive Engineer, PWRD, promise where we promise to lighted the glaring need to teleconferencing, and stream- globally, the rich nations want made by the industry players expectation of cash flows of our deliver safe and hygiene stand- Digboi & Margherita Territorial Road Division bridge the digital divide, both ing of videos and films. specific guidelines on the sec- in their meeting with the Re- customers,” FIDC said in a ards of sales and service expe- Margherita within and across countries, “This has resulted in spikes tor at the WTO. – PTI serve Bank of India (RBI) held statement. – PTI Janasanyog/CF/107/20 rience without compromising on convenience,” Vinay Raina, Executive Director, Market- No. SMEJ/JMCH/2415/2020/4827 ing, Sales and Service, Ford Trust in social media very low in India: Survey SHORT TENDER NOTICE India, said. – PTI NEW DELHI, May 5: A C-Voter nation- holds). Television witnessed a more polar- while 40.7 per cent expressed a lot of trust. (INVITING e-TENDER) wide survey indicates that the trust levels of ised outcome with 42.3 per cent saying they The corresponding figures for TV news Sealed bid (two bid systems) affixing court fee stamp of Rs. 8.25 (Rupees eight and paisa NABARD disburses twenty five) only are invited from eligible Pharmacies/ Supplier for supply of Medicines, Surgical, Indians in social media is very low, particu- had a lot of trust while as much as 16.1 per were 11.2 per cent and 28.9 per cent re- Consumables and Implants to Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Jorhat under Atal Amrit Rs 12,767 cr to State larly compared to mainstream media plat- cent (compared to 6.8 per cent for newspa- spectively. In the case of high income Indi- Abhiyan (AAA) and Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the forms like and TV channels. pers) saying they had no trust at all. ans, 33 per cent say they have no trust at all State of Assam as per following schedule : coop banks, RRBs One of the most dangerous phenomena The lack of trust in social media cuts in social media while 7.8 per cent say they MUMBAI, May 5: The Na- Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Opening of during a crisis like the COVID-19 pandem- across geographies and segments like in- have a lot of trust. Time of Time of Time of Time of Time of e-Price Bid tional Bank for Agriculture and ic is the viral spread of misinformation and come, education, age, caste and ethnicity. The only category of Indians whose “no Publishing of Start of bid Pre-Bid End of Bid Opening of Rural Development (NAB- outright lies through social media platforms. Interestingly, the sections of Indians that trust at all” percentage in social media e-Bid submission Meeting submission e-Technical ARD) today said it has disbursed But as per the on-going nationwide track- are perceived to use social media most which was below 20 per cent was Indians Document Bid Rs 12,767 crore to State coop- ing poll conducted by C-Voter between widely are the ones that exhibit the lowest above the age of 60. Otherwise, Indians 12.00 PM 12.00 PM 12.00 PM 12.00 PM 1.00 PM Shall be erative banks and regional rural April 23 and April 30, policy-makers in In- levels of trust in social media. When it comes across all categories displayed a lack of trust of of of of of communicated banks for onlending to famers. dia can heave a sigh of relief. As per the C- to young Indians below the age of 25 (a in social media. For instance, 35.2 per cent 06.05.2020 06.05.2020 12.05.2020 27.05.2020 27.05.2020 only to the The loans are being offered Voter survey, the proportion of Indians who cohort that rarely reads printed newspa- of Indian Dalits expressed no trust at all in technically for one year at an interest rate display “a lot of trust” in social media plat- pers in large urban centres), 36.3 per cent social while 41 per cent of semi-urban In- qualified of 4.8 per cent, NABARD said forms is remarkably low, particularly when say they have no trust at all in social media, dians expressed the same view. bidders in a release. The loan has been compared to mainstream media platforms while just 11.7 per cent aver they have a lot That should come as a sigh of relief for subsequently disbursed under a refinance like newspapers and TV channels. of trust. In the same category, 7.3 per cent policy-makers and law-enforcement offi- Instructions for e-tendering : scheme by NABARD from its At an aggregated national level, just about of young Indians say they have no trust at cials who find it difficult to contain rapidly 1. The participating bidders should have valid Digital signature Certificate (DSC) and have to own resources and was given 12.5 per cent of the respondents said that all while 35.6 per cent said they had a lot of spreading rumours and their consequenc- register in the portal https://assamtenders.gov.in/ . 2. The Tender shall be submitted online only through the website https:// this week, it said. they had “a lot of trust” in social media while trust in newspapers. Similarly, 14.7 per cent es. Many steps have been taken to stop assamtenders.gov.in/ . The bidders are also requested to submit a hardcopy of their “An amount of Rs 12,767 30.8 per cent affirmed that they have “no young Indians had no trust at all in TV news rumours from spreading – one example tender documents to the o/o the Principal cum Chief Superintendent, JMC&H, Jorhat after crore has been disbursed this trust at all” in social media. In sharp con- while 37.6 per cent had a lot of trust. For being the decision of WhatsApp to limit a successful submission of their tender through online on or before 27.05.2020 at 12.00 PM. week to State CBs and RRBs trast, 34 per cent of respondents said they highly educated Indians, the results are even seemingly viral post to just five forwards 3. The complete e-tender document may be obtained from the e-tender portal https:// across the country in a bid to had a lot of trust in newspapers while 6.8 per more startling with 41.7 per cent saying per person. But there have been grave assamtenders.gov.in/ & our official website : http://jorhatmedicalcollege.in . augment their resources dur- cent said they had “no trust at all”. ( It would they have no trust at all in social media while consequences. Social media rumours led 4. The institute reserves the right to reject any/ all applications without assigning any reason ing the ongoing lockdown con- be worth mentioning here that a strict lock- a mere 8.6 per cent said they had a lot of to the grisly lynching of two monks and a whatsoever. ditions for extending credit to down has resulted in newspapers not reach- trust. For the same category, 8.3 per cent driver in the Palghar district of Mahar- Sd/- Superintendent farmers,” NABARD said.– PTI ing the doorsteps of a large number of house- expressed no trust at all in newspapers ashtra in April, 2020. – IANS Janasanyog/CF/130/20 Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Jorhat WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 10 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI LEISURE & L IFESTYLE

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You make this a year of success, and it will smile on you. If single, many fall in love with you, and you have your choice of suitor. There can be a link to someone considerably older or younger. If attached, you are compulsive in your loving, and your partner reciprocates. PISCES loves to snuggle.

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) ##### Absorbed as you are with research work, the pieces of the puzzle fall into place today. The grand mystery is solved. Living ar- rangements are a source of tension, but you rise above as you are about to enter a whole new phase. Tonight: Bravo. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) #### Surprises are in store today – not Taurus’ favorite thing. You like stability. But this is ultimately positive. Do not worry if an old THE PHANTOM ® By Lee Falk Across 29 True skin (6) repeatedly (5) relationship ends abruptly. Something better will be waiting in the wings. Pa- 1 Its capital is 30 Kingdom in the 15 Fundamental tience on your part averts a confrontation. Tonight: Stay cozy. Banjul (6) Himalayas (6) unit of GEMINI (May 21-June 20) 7 Feign (8) 31 Greasy (4) capacitance (5) #### Stay warm enough and do not let inactivity or stress under- 8 Cut roughly (4) 32 Establish firmly 18 Chief or mine your fitness. You are a little irritable with and critical of a co- 10 Egyptian (8) principal (5) worker. Work on tolerance and releasing stress. It is a putzing around day, deity (6) 33 Took it easy (6) 19 Protrude (3) trying to organize things. Tonight: Celebrate yourself. 11 Entreat Down 20 Brown-capped earnestly (6) 1 Male profes- mushroom (3) CANCER (June 21-July 22) 14 Fishing ___ : sional escort 21 Gathered ##### There’s much excitement today. There will be some deep angler’s pole? (6) escargots (7) attraction, with some meaningful romantic interludes. Rather than you (3) 2 Be relevant to 22 Resistance unit taking this as a weather report, do something about it with a loved one – mysteri- 16 Seeps (5) (4,2) (3) ous, unpredictable and talented as they are. Tonight: Add more fun to the moment. 17 Begin bidding 3 Inquires (4) 23 Leaps over (6) (4) 4 In the open air 24 Putting on LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ##### 19 Biblical name (7) aesthetic airs Your future security will be determined by how you cherish (5) 5 Capital of (4) and nurture the gifts given to you. Today you get hints about future 21 More certain Liechtenstein 25 Gave a strong financial needs and long-term economic conditions. Write them down. They are (5) (5) jerk (6) very valuable. Tonight: Spend priceless time with a child. 22 Ready for 6 Bothers (5) 26 Stranger (5) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) immediate 8 Put to work (4) 27 Alpine feature #### Strive for clear communication. A neighbor becomes more use ? (2,3) 9 El ___ : the (5) important. Resist the temptation to try juggling too many projects at 23 Change (4) Spanish hero ? 28 21st letter of once. Today the tension subsides and it will be easier to focus. This brings BLONDIE 26 City in (3) the Greek Nebraska (5) 12 Piece of work alphabet (3) positive experiences your way. Tonight: Check up on a sibling or old pal. 28 Golfer’s (3) 30 Physicist Niels LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) standard (3) 13 Happen (4) ### You prefer understated elegance, and you do not want to appear wealthy. However, your natural good taste and appreciation for SOLUTION TO TRIBUNE CROSSWORD – 6886 life’s luxuries can make your overhead high. Patience is an important step in

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14 Rod, 14 Adjure, 11 Osiris, 10 Hack, 8 Simulate, 7 Gambia, 1 ideas. Tonight: Read an Agatha Christie book or watch a film adaptation. Across: SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) #### Long-time blockages and phobias are clearing, thanks to the extreme times we are in. A sense of freedom and confidence builds HEALTH CAPSULES ® JUMBLED WORDS today, and you work well alone. Wrap up in a cozy robe and burn the midnight by Bron Smith Given below are four jumbled words. Solve the jumbles to make proper words and move oil on a work or creative project. Tonight: The results will be truly brilliant. them to the respective squares below. Select the letters in the shaded squares and jumble CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) them to get the answer for the given quip. #### Support comes from friends today. Involvement with organiza- tions is rewarding. A friend will boost your confidence with encouraging suggestions. A sense of deja vu is especially vivid and brings insights about HAGAR THE HORRIBLE future goals. Tonight: Celebrate with a virtual dinner with friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ##### There can be some professional politics at play. You will want to boost your earning power, but you must be patient with finances. Suddenly pressure and anger will resolve. There is a sense of peace about your reputation. Circulate using technology. Tonight: A success. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ##### Those foreign born might appeal strongly. Such individuals might have a major impact on your thinking. So much so that you can Everyone has a ______. Perhaps expect deep change within your personal philosophies. A child is excited to tell yours is watching television. – David you something. Tonight: Beware power struggles over beliefs. Letterman (7,2,4)

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: Erode, nisei, unclad, frappe. unclad, nisei, Erode, : Landlords, like all other men, love to reap where they never sowed. Words to be of a diagnostic nature. – KARL MARX WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 STATE THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 11 Donations to Illegal MGNREGA jobs for youths who fight COVID-19 condensate oil continue in seized, two held have returned home: Doley Dibrugarh ANN Service STAFF CORRESPONDENT A Majuli district administration submission of their applications STAFF CORRESPONDENT DULIAJAN, May 5: In a official told this newspaper this the applicants will receive job- crackdown against the illegal JORHAT, May 5: State Minis- evening that the Minister in the cards, the Minister said in the DIBRUGARH, May 5: trade of condensate oil, a team ter for Panchayat and Rural De- review meeting disclosed that the meeting, the official informed. Contributions towards Chief of police led by Deputy Super- velopment Naba Kumar Doley Government through the Pancha- The official stated that Doley Minister’s Relief Fund, As- intendent of Police Kulpradip today announced at Majuli island yat and Rural development has said after getting jobcards the that the government will provide decided to provide employment sam Arogya Nidhi and to oth- Bhattacharya of Namrup and of- applicants will have to apply for employment under MGNRE- to youths who returned to the work to respective Gram Roj- er accounts of the govern- ficer-in-charge of Duliajan Police GA projects to youths who re- State from various of India due to gar assistant or panchayat sec- ment have been continuing Station Rupjyoti Dutta seized turned to Assam from diffrent COVID-19 threat situation. retary and then is expected to from religious institutions, 7,000 litres of illegal condensate oil from 2 no. Naoholia village of parts of the country leaving their Doley said that those people be employed in work within 15 various organizations, em- jobs due to COVID-19 threat. who came back to the State leav- days of submitting application. ployed class and others from Duliajan on May 4 night. Acting on a tip-off, DSP Kul- Doley, accompanied by La- ing their jobs in view of COVID- The jobcard holders will get the district. pradip Bhattacharya raided the khimpur MP Pradan Baruah, 19 threat situation could apply for 100 days of employment and Twelve Masjid committees house of Bolai Majumder (67) arrived in Majuli today and held jobcards to be employed in receive payment in their bank from the city donated a col- and seized approximately a meeting with senior district works under MGNREGA accounts after completion of 15 lective amount of Rs 82,000 1,500 litres of condensate oil. administration officials, and offi- projects, the official informed. days period each, the Minis- cials of several government de- The Minister said that ter stated, adding that the towards the Chief Minister’s Face masks being sold in a market, at Mirza on Tuesday. – UB Photos Later, the police team raided Relief Fund of Assam. The the house of Papu Mazumder partments at the Deputy Com- youths who returned home amount of daily wage present- amount was handed over to (31) and recovered 5,500 litters missioner’s office at Garmur and from outside the State leaving ly was Rs 213. the local Deputy Commis- of condensate oil. The house of reviewed the situation in view jobs could apply to their respec- Doley, however, said that the sioner here by a delegation One-third of shops to be Papu Mazumder is near the res- of the third phase of lockdown tive gaon panchayats seeking said initiative will not be car- commencing from Monday. jobcards and within 15 days of from the Muslim community idence of Bolai Majumder. ried out in containment zones. including Dr Ahmedullah The houses of both the ille- Khan, Giyasuddin Ahmed and opened in Dibrugarh gal condensate oil traders are Imran Hussain. situated at 2 no. Naoholia vil- Masks provided to mediapersons STAFF CORRESPONDENT lead to action against shop inter-state travel by private lage in Duliajan. Executives of Rossell Tea, CORRESPONDENT bajit Pathak handed over the these self-help groups were owners, he stressed. vehicles can be submitted to The condensate oil was col- a division of Rossell India Lim- masks to the pressmen in a also given to health workers, DIBRUGARH, May 5: The He also asked other busi- the Deputy Commissioners’ lected by these two illegal trad- ited, also handed over a cheque BARPETA, May 5: Media- function held in the forecourt police and cleaning workers district administration here has ness organisations to submit office or through e-mail to dc- ers from the crude oil transpor- amounting to Rs 75,000 to persons associated with Barp- of Barpeta Press Club, which earlier. The manager of the approved the plans submitted their plans with regard to the [email protected], providing tation pipelines of Oil India LTD. eta Press Club were provided was conducted by Mintu livelihood mission informed Dibrugarh Deputy Commis- by city’s New Market and HS opening of one-third of the contact numbers and other Later police filed a case masks by Barpeta Municipali- Pathak, Manager of Urban Live- that they will open sale points sioner here as contribution to- Road traders’ body regarding shops. The shops can be details minimum 48 hours pri- against Bolai Majumder and ty Board under the Urban Live- lihood Mission, Batpeta. The of the masks very soon. The wards the Assam Arogya Ni- the opening of one-third shops opened but subject to the ap- or to the journey. The district Papu Majumder in the Dulia- lihood Mission. District Infor- masks were prepared by mem- Rural Livelihood Mission of dhi. The contributions were during lockdown 3. proval of district administra- administration will respond to jan Police Station. Both the mation and Public Relation Of- bers of a women self-helf group the district has already opened made by the executives of the Deputy Commissioner Pal- tion, he reiterated. the applications at the earliest, culprits were then sent to the ficer Bikash Sarma and execu- under the livelihood mission. sales outlet of the masks pre- company serving in Dikom, lav Gopal Jha, while presiding As per the decision taken in a release stated. Jail today. tive officer of the municipality It must be mentioned here pared by the self-help groups Nagrijuli, Nokhroy, Bokakhat, over a meeting with the trad- the meeting, all shops will re- DHMM provides relief : cum circle officer Barpeta Na- that the masks prepared by in several places of the district. Namsang, Kharikatia and Ro- ers’ body in presence of Su- main closed on Sundays except The Dibrugarh Hindu Milan Fake beneficiaries mai tea estates. perintendent of Police Sreejith pharmacies, clinical establish- Mandir (DHMM) Committee in Central “We are all part of a com- T, District Development ments and petrol pumps. Fur- has provided food packets to Commissioner Sanjay Dutta ther, violation of rules in respect 135 poor families living in ward munity and well-being of scheme detected Lala town committee and other officials of the dis- of numbers of passengers al- numbers 8, 18 and 20 of the community comes first dur- trict administration and police, lowed in three-wheelers, cycle Dibrugarh Municipal Board. CORRESPONDENT ing the time of crisis. We feel said the owners of all business rickshaws, taxi, commercial ve- The Committee also felici- demarcates shops for opening proud to contribute to show establishments will ensure hicles and private two-wheelers, tated several cleaner staff of MORIGAON, May 5: CORRESPONDENT lar day smooth and hassle-free. The manner in which the ar- our gratitude to the govern- observation of social distanc- four-wheelers, etc. will lead to the local municipality at a func- Gross anomalies in the imple- “The red shops will keep shut- rangement is being made by the ment of Assam for their com- ing and wearing of masks by seizure of the vehicles. tion held at the DHMM office mentation of Prime Minister’s HAILAKANDI, May 5: The ters down, the orange shops will executive officer of the munici- mendable initiatives and to their customers. Violation will Applications for emergency at Thana Chariali here today. Kisan Samridhi Yojana were Lala town committee of open on the next day and the pality has drawn appreciation every single person who are reported in , Hailakandi district has demar- green ones to remain open on from the denizens of Lala town. in the frontline serving day official sources here said. Madhoram Patiri, district cated shops on the pattern of that day,” Daimari said, adding Daimary said as per the stand- and night to save us from this Himanta visits Bongaigaon agriculture officer (DAO), in- red, orange and green colours the arrangement worked out ing instructions from the state pandemic COVID-19,” Sa- formed this correspondent that to ensure only third shops open with the merchants’ association government, markets, bazaar or mar Jyoti Chaliha, Superin- containment zones, civil hospital in the last financial year (2019- on a particular day following the has dispelled all doubts and made haats would remain closed with- tending Manager said on be- CORRESPONDENT First COVID-19 case was 14 days in home quarantine. 20), 94,000 beneficiaries were state government’s decision to things crystal clear. in the municipality zone. half of Rossell Tea. detected on April 28 and the “Already over 2500 persons paid Rs 6,000 each through their allow shops to open in green He said this system has been The state government has BONGAIGAON, May 5: The rest four cases were found on have been quarantined for bank accounts in three instal- and orange zone districts. put in place to ensure ‘there is decided not to allow any mar- Police, CRPF lockdown situation in Bongaigaon April 30 in the district. their (active and passive) con- ments under PM Kisan Yojana. Disclosing the plan of action, no gathering and social distanc- kets even outside the municipal- personnel district would be reconsidered First case got infected after tacts with the four COVID-19 Out of them, 22,000 benefici- executive officer of Lala Munici- ing maintained at any cost to ity limits. Meanwhile, the cir- on May 11 only after receiving she and her family members patients,” the minister said. aries were found fake in Mori- pal Board, J Daimari said in the break the novel coronavirus cle officer cum executive of- two meetings held with the Lala chain’. However, he maintained ficer of the Hailakandi Munici- feted the test results of samples col- visited her maternal grandfa- Sarma visited the two con- gaon district who took the ben- Merchants’ Association, it was that this arrangement would not pal Board has convened a lected from persons who have ther’s residence in Dhubri dis- tainment zones of the town and efits of the scheme in the names CORRESPONDENT decided that shops would be de- be applicable in the case of gro- meeting with the Hailakandi been put under institutional quar- trict. Her grandfather, a Markaz the civil hospital along with of marginal farmers, Patiri said. marcated on the lines of red, or- cery shops, pharmacies and Merchants’ Association on DOOMDOOMA, May 5: antine for their active contact returnee, had tested corona- State ministers Pijush Hazarika Following the detection of ange and green colours to make medical stores which are al- Wednesday to chalk out the Doomdooma branch of Mar- with four of the five COVID-19 virus positive after her visit. and Phani Bhushan Choudhury. serious anomalies in the selec- the process of identification of lowed to remain open on all days ways to keep one-third shops wari Yuva Manch on Monday patients, State Health Minister Of the rest four COVID-19 In the civil hospital, he inspect- tion of beneficiaries, already shops to be opened on a particu- during the permitted hours. open on a given day. felicitated police and CRPF Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma told patients, two are health work- ed the quarantine facility. two agriculture officials. personnel engaged in duty at the media on Monday during his ers of a government public Sarma also said that he various places of Doomdooma visit to the district headquarters. health centre in Bongaigaon would tell Bongaigaon Depu- No. CS/DTRD/SOPD(G)/2019-20/525 town with a phulam gamusa Of the five COVID-19 pa- town. The third patient is a ty Commissioner Dr MS Lak- Cops, mediapersons Retender has been invited by the Superintending and a bottle of water each as a tients detected recently in the vegetable vendor and the fifth shmi Priya to ensure that peo- Engineer, PWD (Roads), Guwahati ARIASP Circle, Ghy- mark of gratitude for their un- district, four are stable and the one is an aged woman, whose ple in the district can get veg- 21 on behalf of the Governor of Assam invites 1 (one) tiring service to the people and aged woman patient has little son is a railway employee in etables, fuel, essential items felicitated nation during this pandemic congestion in her lungs, the . Son had a and ambulance service during no. item rate Bids from approved and eligible period. minister told the media. travel history and he had spent the lockdown period. Contractors registered with Assam PWD (Roads) or in Dhemaji Contractors registered with other State/Central ANN Service Thereafter, the Mahila Government Departments, Institutions, undertakings Samiti members felicitated and Authorities for the work. Details may be seen at DHEMAJI, May 5: Mem- the media persons like Ash- website http://assamtenders.gov.in and also at the bers of the Dhemaji Jila Mahi- wini Duwara, president, Dhe- office of the undersigned during office hours. la Samiti yesterday felicitated maji District Journalists’ As- the police officials and media- sociation, secretary Bhaskar Sd/- Superintending Engineer, PWD (Roads), persons of Dhemaji by offer- Sabhapandit, Dhemaji Press Guwahati ARIASP Circle,Guwahati-21 ing them face masks and phu- Club president Premananda Janasanyog/CF/133/20 lam gamusa s for their selfless Talukdar, secretary Harendra service in fighting the COV- Sarma and 5 other mediaper- ID-19 pandemic in the state. sons in the same way for their No: ASRLMS/HR/Recruitment/1967/2020-21/5 The members of the Mahila exceptional services. Online Applications are invited for engagement on Samiti first felicitated Dhemaji The Mahila Samiti team was contractual basis for the following positions in Assam Superintendent of Police Dr led by Nirama Boruah, presi- State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society, Assam, under Dhananjay Ghanawat at his of- dent, Dhemaji Jila Mahila Sami- National Rural Economic Transformation Project fice and after that they felicitat- ti, Bhogeswari Hazarika, exec- (NRETP). ed Additional SP Munindra Nath utive president, Kunja Bora, Deori, DSP Pradip Konwar, secretary, Lakshi Devi and Ku- Sl. Positions No of No. Vacancies Border Division DSP Naba mali Das, members and Binita Bora, Dhemaji Police Station Garodia, adviser of the Mahila 1 State Project Manager (Value 1 OC Naren Sonowal, sub-inspec- Samiti and president of the Chain & Forward Linkage) tor Padmeswar Borkataky and Dhemaji Jila Sahitya Sabha. 2 State Project Manager 1 several other police personnel The members of the Mahila (Enterprise Promotion) here with face masks and gamu- Samiti also requested the 3 State Project Manager (Social 1 sas for their outstanding servic- Dhemaji police to take stern Management Framework & Gender) Workers carrying out repair works in an embankment at the erosion-prone Jogihuti area on the bank of Brahmaputra, in es in the current lockdown by steps to deal with smuggling 4 Project Manager (Capacity 1 Dhakuakhana on Tuesday. – UB Photos maintaining social distancing. of drugs in Dhemaji. Building for Model CLF) 5 Project Manager (Insurance/ 1 Pension) Piramal Foundation reaches out to Hailakandi senior citizens 6 Project Manager (Organic Village 1 CORRESPONDENT and vulnerable sections of the so- ited to 3.3% so far. With more than shares the message of the district awareness on COVID-19, how it Clusters) ciety through our volunteers dur- 1,200 deaths across all age groups, administration. As the secondary spreads, what are the symptoms, 7 Project Manager (Livelihoods 1 HAILAKANDI, May 5: The dis- ing the lockdown. I made video calls the mortality rate has been as high objective, the Health department is district helpline numbers, and pre- Training & Capacity Building) trict administration of Hailakandi in with the help of our volunteers and as 75.3% in people aged 60 and also smartly equipped to support the ventive measures people need to 8 Young Professional 7 collaboration with Piramal Founda- assured them of all possible help above,” said Reddy, adding that the senior citizens and anyone else who follow. Further, senior citizens 9 District Functional Expert 5 tion reached out to senior citizens and support to ensure their well- elderly are most vulnerable to the may contact the virus. The tertiary record their grievances through (Non-Farm) during the nationwide lockdown to being and safety,” said Reddy, add- contagion and need constant support objective the campaign serves is to these calls which are then shared 10 Block Coordinator (Organic 20 prevent infection of coronavirus un- ing that this medium turned out to to access resources and maintain build confidence in the district ad- with the concerned department for Farming) der the Surakshit Senior Citizens’ be very successful. mental health. ministration and district health serv- necessary action,” he quipped. Abhiyaan. A case study made by Piramal It is against this backdrop, the ad- ices to ensure senior citizens are able While senior citizens were large- 11 Block Coordinator (Forward 1 The Programme Manager of Pi- Foundation brought to the fore in- ministration is currently undertak- to fall back upon during their time of ly adhering to the lockdown guide- Linkage) ramal Foundation, Sadasiva Reddy teresting facts. It was found that ing every possible measure to pre- need,” added Reddy. lines following the directives of the 1. For eligibility criteria, age, reservation, salary and said the organization in league with 70% of the senior citizens were vent further outbreak of COVID-19 Reddy said Piramal Foundation’s district administration, the outreach other terms and conditions, applicants are advised to the district administration reached aware of COVID-19 causes and in the district while ensuring the virtual field support agents calling and the resulting positive feedback visit the society’s website www.asrlms.assam.gov.in. out to the elderly in distress symptoms. About 69% senior citi- emotional well-being of the people, senior citizens to enquire about their keeps the administration, Piramal 2. The link for Online Application is http://asrlms.com , through its 310 volunteers over zens adopted precautionary meas- particularly the senior citizens. health status has led to the creation Foundation’s team, and the senior which will be active from 10.00 am of 11th May, 2020 the past several days. Around 689 ures like wearing face masks, hand “Under the Surakshit Senior Cit- of a database of people suffering from citizens motivated. and will remain active till 11.59 pm of 11th June, 2020. Mode of Application is Online only. calls were made to the elderly and washing for 20 seconds, maintaining izens’ Abhiyaan, ensuring senior cit- chronic diseases and ensures their Reddy informed that 64% of sen- to those whose children are stuck six feet social distancing, etc. izens’ emotional well-being as its medicines and other needs are pro- ior citizens were overwhelmingly Sd/- State Mission Director, in different parts of the country. “India’s mortality rate due to the core objective, Piramal Foundation’s vided. “In addition to the support happy that the district reached out Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society “We connected with the elderly COVID-19 pandemic has been lim- virtual field support team calls and provided, the team also builds to them during the lockdown. Janasanyog/DF/129/20 12 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 Akhtar keen on Stokes to run Former players can double becoming India England have to make do half marathon bowling coach to raise funds up as coaches: PV Sindhu NEW DELHI, May 5: with limited chances: Morgan LONDON, May 5: Eng- NEW DELHI, May 5: administrators working as a Former Pakistan speedster land’s World Cup-winning all- World champion shuttler PV team to build up a champion. LONDON, May 5: Eng- England Lions there too to Shoaib Akhtar says he is in- rounder Ben Stokes will run Sindhu believes foreign “The administrators must land’s white-ball captain Eoin make it as highly competitive terested in becoming India’s Given the his maiden half marathon to coaches would be difficult to know the journey of every Morgan says his team will have as possible.” bowling coach if there is an of- circumstances raise funds for a charity and hire in a post COVID-19 sportsperson. The future of to make do with limited op- The global health crisis has fer, asserting that he is capable we’ll have to hospitals battling the COVID- world, presenting former Indian sports lies in the hands portunities that come its way also put under threat the T20 of grooming “more aggres- 19 pandemic. India internationals the op- of young sports administra- to prepare for this year’s T20 see how much World Cup, which is scheduled sive, fast and talkative” pacers. In a video message posted portunity to step forward and tors like all of you,” she said. World Cup after the COVID- cricket we to be held from October 18 to Akhtar expressed his will- on Instagram, Stokes said he fill in the void. “You must visit all the SAI 19 pandemic forced a cricket November 15 in Australia. ingness in an interview on play and the was inspired by three men call- “If the global pandemic regional centres and be shutdown in the country. “If the T20 World Cup goes social networking app ‘Helo’. opportunities ing themselves the ‘Cricket continues, bringing coaches aware of the performances The coronavirus outbreak ahead in the slot that it’s been Asked if he would like to be that land on Garden Marathon Team’, who from abroad might become from the players and be in has forced the England and allocated at the moment, we’ll associated with the Indian bowl- ran full marathons in their own difficult, there are a lot of touch with their parents. The Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to guys’ laps. have certainly played a limit- ing unit in future, he respond- backyards, to run and raise funds good players in our country parent’s involvement is a lot suspend professional games in They’ll have ed amount of cricket before ed in the positive. for Britain’s National Health who have played at interna- and you need to take feed- the country till July 1 and has then,” Morgan said. “I will definitely. My job to make the Services (NHS). tional level, and we can use back from them. This feed- put in doubt Australia’s ODI and “Given the circumstances is to spread knowledge. most of them. “(A half marathon) has al- them in a coaching capacity,” back needs to be monitored.” T20I tour of England in July. we’ll have to see how much What I have learned is – Eoin Morgan ways been something that Sindhu said on Monday while The 24-year-old from Hy- Morgan feels converting cricket we play and the op- knowledge and I will spread I’ve thought about doing but speaking during a webinar. derabad also said “players England’s three-ODI series portunities that land on guys’ it,” Akhtar said. never really got around to The Olympic silver-med- must be continuously tracked against Ireland into a T20 a sense of what’s possible and would be ways and means we laps. They’ll have to make the “I will produce more ag- ever doing it,” Stokes said. allist was addressing the to avoid age fraud.” rubber in September will be what might or might not hap- could have meaningful prac- most of them.” gressive, fast and more talka- “Obviously we’ve been in newly-appointed Assistant “You must also understand their best chance of getting pen,” he told reporters via tice games in and around those Morgan also believes that tive bowlers than the current lockdown so I thought what a Directors of the Sports Au- how the SAI coaching sys- some practice ahead of T20 Zoom during the launch of the Ireland games in a similar en- the T10 format can ensure ones who will tell-off the bats- great opportunity to go out and thority of India through an tem works and if athletes are World Cup. Abu Dhabi T10. vironment. cricket’s inclusion in Olym- men in a way that you will en- if I’m going to do it I might as online session. receiving the right diet and “For the last month, eve- “We may have to make do. “We could have proper pics, where the sport has not joy a lot,” he added. – PTI well try and raise some funds,” Sindhu stressed on the im- supplements at the various rybody has struggled to get If Tests were going on, there opposition and maybe use the figured since 1900. – PTI he added. – PTI portance of parents, coaches, centres,” she added. – PTI Ronaldo returns to Turin IOA seeks feedback SU DO KU MILAN, May 5: Juventus Cricket behind closed door star Cristiano Ronaldo flew back to Italy after almost two from athletes, coaches months in coronavirus lock- NEW DELHI, May 5: back will be collated and com- will be strange: Buttler down in his native Portugal. Conceding that the risk of piled to form a White Paper LONDON, May 5: Eng- the most purest form of Ronaldo and his family land- athletes losing motivation in under IOA President Nar- land batsman Jos Buttler cricket, isn’t it?” ed in Turin Airport just after the ongoing lockdown is inder Batra. says cricket’s possible re- The global health crisis has 10.20 pm local time on Mon- real, the Indian Olympic As- “Training of the athletes turn behind closed doors in forced England and Wales day, according to media reports sociation (IOA) on Tuesday was at the peak when the the post COVID-19 world Cricket Board to suspend all in Italy. The five-time Ballon sought the views of athletes, lockdown was enforced and will be “strange” but it will professional sport till July 1 d’Or winner arrived by private coaches and other stakehold- the athletes had to stop their also take the game back to in the country and also put in jet from the Portuguese island ers on how to restart the training at once, although it its “most purest form” doubt the upcoming T20 of Madeira and will spend two national camps. differs from sport to sport. when no one watched the World Cup in Australia. weeks in quarantine. National Sports Federa- The risk of athletes and players compete. Buttler said he is hoping The 35-year-old played Ju- tions and State Olympic As- coaches losing motivation is With the coronavirus out- for some form of cricket to ventus’s last Serie A game, a sociations have been asked to real,” the document released break forcing a cricket shut- return this year. 2-0 win over Inter Milan be- collect feedback from the on Tuesday read. down across the world, “One thing that sports does hind closed doors at the Allianz stakeholders such as athletes, “In the present scenario, there is speculation that the is it brings people together, Solution of last problem Stadium on March 8, before the coaches, support staff, cen- we will have to find out what sport might initially return you back to what it was like give people hope. So hope Originating from Japan, Italian football season was sus- tral and state government is the way forward and how without fans. when you first started,” But- there can be some form of ‘su do ku’ is a mind game pended amid the COVID-19 ministries, match officials and athletes can resume sports “An interesting thought tler said in an interview to cricket whether it is behind and a puzzle that can be solved with proper pandemic which has killed over sports administrators on how activities, training and eventu- about when cricket returns, Lancashire Cricket. closed doors, or we play the reasoning and logic. Fill 29,000 people in the country. and when training should ally competitions,” it added. if it comes behind closed “There is no one watching Blasts, just a little bit of some- the grid with digits in such Ronaldo returned to Ma- resume. The lockdown has Sports Minister Kiren Ri- doors and there is no fans you and you are playing be- thing, it would be great to see a manner that every row, deira after the Inter Milan been extended till May 17. jiju has also spoken about a and stuffs, I know that will cause you love the game. I the boys on field again even every column and every 3 x 3 box accommodates match to be close to his moth- The stakeholders are be- phased reopening of national be really strange for profes- know it will be different be- if it is for TV, and get that the digits 1 to 9 without er Dolores who had suffered ing asked to respond to a camps by the end of this sional cricketers but in a fun- cause you have experienced enjoyment from sport repeating any. a stroke. – AFP questionnaire and the feed- month. – PTI ny sort of way it will take the other side of it but that is again,” he said. – PTI

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