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PUBLISHED SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM GUWAHATI & DIBRUGARH RN-1127/57 TECH/GH – 103/2018-2020, VOL. 82, NO. 221 www.assamtribune.com Pages 12 Price: 6.00 GUWAHATI, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 p3 Modi now longest-serving p5 AHSEC decision on syllabus p11 Retail inflation rises to non-Congress PM rationalisation by Aug 20 6.93% in July State govt eases Flood scene GUWAHATI, Aug 13: The flood situation of lockdown curbs Assam improved on Thursday with the number G of affected people coming Night curfew period reduced Inter-district down to 11,262. The movement allowed G Weekend restrictions to stay Brahmaputra in Jorhat, Jia Bharali in Sonitpur and STAFF REPORTER Further, the inter-district entertainment, academic or Beki in Barpeta were movement of passenger ve- religious function with a gath- flowing above red mark. GUWAHATI, Aug 13: hicles and people have been ering of more than 50 per- Flood waters damaged two The State government, as allowed between Monday sons shall be prohibited. embankments in Udalguri part of the second phase and Friday. The inter-dis- Meanwhile, representa- district. – Staff Reporter of unlocking, has with- trict movement of vehicles tive of the Nagarik Samaj, in- Maldives drawn the restrictions of will be allowed with 50 per cluding MP Ajit Kumar Bhuy- NEW DELHI, Aug 13: one-side-of-the-street cent capacity. an and senior journalist Pras- India today announced a $500 rule and has also reduced As far as city buses and oth- anta Rajguru, today submit- million assistance for the the night curfew period er modes of public transport ted a detailed report and sug- Maldives to build a mega project linking Male with meaning that all shops and are concerned, they will be gestions on COVID-19 to the neighbouring islands. India business establishments allowed to ply following COV- Chief Secretary. also announced the launch of can operate between 5 am ID-19 protocols and maintain- However, in view of cel- a cargo ferry service and start and 9 pm on weekdays. ing social distancing with 50 ebration of Independence of an air travel bubble Members of Bar Councils of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam Lawyers Association staging a However, the weekend per cent of the total capacity. Day, movement of individ- between the countries. – PTI sit-in demonstration demanding normal functioning of courts in Guwahati on Thursday. – UB Photos lockdown (Saturday and However, cinema halls, uals shall be allowed be- ‘Half-truths’ Sunday) will continue to re- swimming pools, entertain- tween 6 am and 5 pm on BEIJING, Aug 13: India main in force. ment parks, theatres, audi- August 15 subject to main- on Thursday slammed The order issued by Chief toriums, assembly halls and tenance of all COVID-19 Pakistani Ambassador to Clause 6 panel stipulated Secretary Kumar Sanjay similar places of public gath- protocals, including social China Moin-ul-Haque for Krishna will come into force ering will continue to re- distancing, hand hygiene his “half-truths” on Jammu with effect from August 16 main closed. and wearing of face cover in and Kashmir, and said till August 31. Any social, political, sports, public places at all time. terrorists “recruited, time frame to avoid delay trained and armed” by Islamabad have disturbed R DUTTA CHOUDHURY Committee decided to give a time of two peace and order in the Implementation years to the Government to complete Union territory which is an GUWAHATI, Aug 13: Having learnt of panel report implementation of the recommendations PM unveils new integral part of India. – PTI lessons from the slow progress of im- because of the fact that Constitutional Bhutan step plementation of the Assam Accord, the chief adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya, who amendments would be required and “we THIMPU, Aug 13: Committee for suggesting measures for was a member of the Committee, said that understand that it may take some time.” tax reforms Bhutan has imposed its implementation of Clause 6 of the Accord the decision to give a time frame was taken Another major point was incorporated first nationwide lockdown has given a time frame of two years for because of the lessons learnt from the because of the lessons learnt from the As- NEW DELHI, Aug 13: In a major overhaul and notices of an individual taxpayer. due to COVID-19 infection implementing its recommendations. Assam Accord. He said that there was no sam Accord. The Committee report said, of tax administration, Prime Minister Now, a central computer will pick up tax in a returning traveller The Committee headed by Justice time frame for the implementation of the “an appropriate body should be formed to Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled faceless returns for scrutiny based on risk parame- who was released from (Retd) Biplab Sarma submitted its Accord and successive Governments at the monitor the execution of the recommen- tax assessment and appeals to reduce the ters and mismatches and then will allot them quarantine, issuing a stay- report in February and peeved over the Centre dragged its feet on implementa- dations and to reconcile any constitutional scope for corruption and overreach by offi- randomly to a team of officers in any city. at-home order and closing silence of the Central Government even tion of the main clauses of the Accord. He or legal challenges that may arise in their cials, and said a taxpayers’ charter is being The scrutiny by these officers will be re- schools, offices and implemented to ensure a free, fair and viewed by officers at another randomly commercial after five months of submission of the said that the AASU decided to make the implementation. The Committee should establishments. – AP report, the All Assam Students’ Union report public because the Centre was be preferably headed by a retired Judge of transparent tax environment. selected location. (AASU) made it public on August 11. silent on it even after five months of the Supreme Court or High Court, with Launching the ‘Transparent Taxation - Hon- Notices, if any, will be sent only by Surrender The Committee, in its report, said, submission of the report. “The Committee representatives from the Ministry of ouring The Honest Platform’ through video centralised computer system, and taxpayer DANTEWADA, Aug 13: “the recommendations suggested in the gave a time frame of two years for the Home Affairs, Government of Assam and conferencing, he said the can respond to them electron- Sixteen Naxals, including taxpayer base at just 1.5 crore ically without the requirement four women and some report should be implemented at the implementation of the recommendations, All Assam Students’ Union. The body Move to ensure carrying cash rewards on earliest by drawing up a time bound pro- but five months have passed since it was should meet at least once in three months in India is very low and urged of visiting a tax office or meet- their heads, on Thursday gramme and not later than two years submitted and till date, the Centre has not to monitor the progress.” those who owe taxes to come free, fair, ing any official. surrendered in from the date of submission.” cleared its stand,” he added. forward and honestly pay transparent tax This, he said, will end the Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada Talking to The Assam Tribune , AASU Bhattacharya further said that the SEE PAGE 6 their dues and contribute to era of jaan pehchan (acquaint- district, citing nation-building. environment ance) to get scrutiny or notices disillusionment with the The taxpayers’ charter settled. Maoist ideology, a senior and faceless assessment are the next phases The Prime Minister said taxpayers’ official said. – PTI COVID-19 recovery rate Zubeen heckled by of direct tax reforms aimed at easing com- charter provides for fair, courteous, and rea- pliance and rewarding honest taxpayers as sonable treatment while treating taxpayers the government looks to rebuild the pan- as honest. It expects taxpayers to be honest HORIZON GOES ONLINE in India rises to 70.77 pc miscreants demic-hit economy. and compliant and pay taxes in time. NEW DELHI, Aug 13: 2,68,45,688. CITY CORRESPONDENT While, faceless assessment that does not While the number of people filing income The youth supplement The COVID-19 recovery In pursuance of the “test, require the taxpayer to visit any office or tax returns has increased by about 2.5 crore ‘Horizon’ of The Assam rate has risen to 70.77 per track and treat” strategy, GUWAHATI, Aug 13: A group meet any official, and taxpayers’ charter will in the past few years, actual taxpayers at just Tribune will resume its cent on Thursday with the India is geared up to reach of miscreants heckled popular be implemented from Thursday, the 1.5 crore out of a population of 130 crore “is journey online from today. total number of patients re- the testing capacity of 10 singer Zubeen Garg late last faceless appeal will come into force from very very less,” he said. It can be accessed online cuperating from the disease lakh tests per day, the Min- night in the Ganeshguri area September 25, he said. “Those who are capable must voluntarily at assamtribune.com as an reaching nearly 17 lakh, istry said. when he was returning to his Ka- “The tax system may be turning faceless come forward and pay their dues and e-paper. It will be published while the case fatality rate According to Health Min- hilipara residence from a record- but it promises fairness and fearlessness for contribute to the development of the na- every Friday. has further declined to 1.96 istry, “record high” recover- ing studio, while the curfew in taxpayers,” he said. tion,” he said. per cent, the Union Health ies have led to a decline in Guwahati was still in force. Modi said, till now the tax office in the city JOCOSERIOUS Ministry said. the “actual caseload” of the According to the FIR filed of residence was handling the scrutiny, appeal, SEE PAGE 6 With 56,383 patients re- country, which is the number by the singer at the Dispur cuperating in 24 hours, the of active cases, and currently police station, the six-member highest in a day, the total is only 27.27 per cent of the group came in a vehicle bear- Gehlot, Pilot number of recovered total cases. ing registration number AS01-BY0675 and after over- join hands; patients in the country has The number of recover- taking they intercepted the vehicle in which Zubeen surged to 16,95,982 on ies from COVID-19 was travelling. all set for Thursday. exceeded active cases by “They hurled abuses at me and had beer bottles in their trust vote Besides, India has regis- more than 10 lakh. hands. They had pronounced derogatory remarks and also JAIPUR, Aug 13: Sachin tered a record high of There are 6,53,622 active used unparliamentary words when I tried to defend my- Pilot shook hands on Thurs- 8,30,391 tests conducted for cases of the coronavirus in- self,” Zubeen stated in the FIR. day with Chief Minister detection of the coronavirus fection in the country, accord- “I was accompanied by my driver and two PSOs provid- Ashok Gehlot, the image infection in 24 hours on ing to the Health Ministry ed by the government,” he added. marking the patch-up be- Wednesday, as a result of data updated at 8 am. A case has been registered at the Dispur police station. I am confident, the bait will tween the two party factions whichthe cumulative testing be swallowed hook, line and in the state ahead of the as- sinker... as on date has jumped to SEE PAGE 6 SEE PAGE 6 sembly session where the Congress government is set to face a floor test. Flood early warning system for Guwahati launched Earlier in the day, the BJP after a legislature party meet- STAFF REPORTER The FEWS pilot project was under- ing said that it will move a taken on an experimental basis to en- no-confidence motion against GUWAHATI, Aug 13: In the first- hance resilience for urban floods, in the Gehlot government in of-its-kind initiative in the Northeast, association with the Guwahati Mu- the session which begins on the National Disaster Management nicipal Corporation, North Eastern Friday. Authority (NDMA) today launched Space Applications Centre (NESAC) Hours later, the Congress the urban flood early warning system and TERI School of Advanced Stud- Legislature Party (CLP) met (FEWS) to predict floods in State cap- ies (TERI SAS). and announced that it would ital Guwahati. Pankaj Chakravarty, State Project seek a confidence vote to The system has been developed by Coordinator, ASDMA, told The As- prove its majority. The Energy and Resources Institute sam Tribune that the initiative was With the disgruntled (TERI) in association with Assam in line with the Prime Minister’s re- MLAs led by Sachin Pilot State Disaster Management Author- cent statement during a meeting with back in the party-fold follow- ity (ASDMA). Launched at an online the chief ministers of six states – As- ing the intervention of the event, the fully automated web-based It is the first web-based graphical replicable across India. sam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharash- top leadership, the Congress tool will help local authorities to alert user interface portal for urban flood Developed under TERI’s project tra, Karnataka and Kerala – where is likely to pass the floor test. about flash floods and/or heavy rain- forecasting system in the entire supported by the NDMA in collabo- he had highlighted the need for de- In a House of 200, the Con- fall, which in turn, will help them to northeastern region. The fully auto- ration with the India Meteorological velopment of local-level flood warn- gress has 107 MLAs and the take timely and appropriate measures mated system which uses advanced Department (IMD) and ASDMA, the ing systems. support of independents and in the event of a natural disaster be- hydrological models to provide warn- tool can be replicated to predict ur- allies. The BJP has 72 mem- falling the city. ing with a lead time of 72 hours is ban floods in any part of the country. SEE PAGE 6 bers. – PTI 2 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020

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Air Marshal Singh also overall preparedness. the eastern Ladakh region in an ap- Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Western Command at a “very high Bhadauria reviewed the operation- played a major role in the 1971 visited the strategically crucial air In the last two months, the IAF parent message to China that it was Bhadauria on Thursday flew a MiG- level of readiness” in view of the al preparedness of the base with Indo-Pak War. base in Daulat Beg Oldie, known deployed almost all its frontline fight- ready to deal with any eventuali- 21 Bison jet at a frontline airbase in over three-month border row with senior air warriors after flying a Last week, Vice Chief of Air Staff as one of the world’s highest air- er jets like Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar ties in the mountainous region. the Western Command, and carried China in eastern Ladakh. sortie on a MiG-21 Bison. Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora vis- strip. The airbase is situated at an and Mirage 2000 aircraft in the key The IAF has also deployed out a comprehensive review of the The Western Command looks af- The MiG-21 Bison is a single en- ited a number of air bases along altitude of 16,600 feet. frontier air bases in eastern Ladakh Apache attack choppers as well as operational preparedness of the air ter the aerial defence of the sensi- gine and single seater multirole the Line of Actual Control in east- In June, Air Chief Marshal Bhadau- and elsewhere along the LAC. Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to warriors in the region, officials said. tive Ladakh sector as well as vari- fighter aircraft of Russian origin ern Ladakh to take stock of the ria made a quiet visit to Ladakh and The IAF has been carrying out transport troops to various forward The Indian Air Force has kept ous other parts of North India. which was the backbone of the IAF IAF’s operational preparedness in Srinagar air bases to review the IAF’s night time combat air patrols over locations in eastern Ladakh. – PTI

Modi replaces Bengaluru violence Sushant’s death Delhi experiences Vajpayee as heaviest spell of rains longest-serving Role of SDPI has come to Transfer of case to CBI this monsoon so far non-Congress light, says Home Minister illegal, alleges Raut PM ever MUMBAI, Aug 13: Shiv FIR related to alleged crimi- NEW DELHI, Aug 13: Del- low normal. BENGALURU, Aug 13: the information gathered so far relative. Sena leader Sanjay Raut on nal conspiracy and abetment to hi on Thursday witnessed the Vehicles moved bumper to Karnataka Home Minister and video footage, most im- Pulakeshi Nagar MLA Thursday termed the transfer suicide against Chakraborty heaviest spell of rains this bumper during the morning Basavaraj Bommai on Thurs- portantly the role of SDPI is Akhanda Srinivasa Murthy’s of the case related to Bolly- and her family members. monsoon season which inun- rush hours as the downpour day said the role of the Social coming to light. We are col- residence and a police station wood actor Sushant Singh Ra- Talking to reporters, Raut dated low-lying areas and led to heavy water-logging at Democratic Party of India lecting more information re- at DJ Halli were among those jput’s death to the Central said, “The incident (Rajput’s threw traffic out of gear. key road stretches. (SDPI) behind the Tuesday garding it, we are investigat- targeted by the angry mob. Bureau of Investigation (CBI) death) took place in Mumbai. According to the India Me- The Delhi Traffic Police re- night violence in parts of Ben- ing deeply in this regard. The house of the MLA, who as “illegal”. The FIR was filed in Patna and teorological Department ported an incident of a tree galuru, had come to light and “Already, several SDPI of- was not at home at the time, He also said that the every- the Bihar government recom- (IMD), the Ayanagar weather being uprooted near the high investigation will go deep into fice-bearers have been arrest- was allegedly set on fire. one, including the family of Ra- mended a CBI probe. The station recorded 106.9 mm court, which led to traffic it and their connections. ed. Muzammil Pasha, the The rioters also torched jput, should remain quiet for Centre immediately agreed. rainfall, the maximum in the snarls. Raja Garden and The Minister said, four peo- SDPI district secretary is the many police and private vehi- some time and let the Mumbai This is illegal. The case is now city, since Wednesday morn- Mayapuri flyovers also wit- ple associated with SDPI have main (person), also Firoz, Afraz cles, badly damaged the house Police conclude their investiga- technically with the CBI.” ing. The Palam and Ridge nessed heavy water-logging. been arrested in this regard Pasha and Shaik Adil, all of and looted the belongings of tion in the actor’s death case. “The Mumbai Police is in- weather stations gauged 99.9 The incessant rains dam- and investigation is under way. them are from SDPI. Their MLA Murthy and those of his Rajput was found hanging in vestigating the case and if there mm and 98.2 mm precipitation aged a drain near Khaira vil- “KG Halli and DJ Halli are role is completely being inves- sister. his Bandra apartment on June is anything else to probe, the respectively during the peri- lage T-point on Dhansa road peaceful since yesterday and tigated and they have been ar- Nearly 140 people have been 14. The Mumbai Police had CBI can do it... Bring Mossad od. The Safdarjung observato- where metro construction there have been no untoward rested,” he added. arrested so far, in connection registered an Accidental Death and KGB too. There is noth- ry, which provides represent- work is going on, the traffic incidents ... as the investigation Three people were killed with the incident. Report and a probe is under ing to hide. We are not oppos- ative figures for the city, re- police said. NEW DELHI, Aug 13: Na- is progressing new information after police opened fire to quell Bommai said, through some way in the case. ing the CBI. When the Mum- corded 83.8 mm rainfall since Civic bodies reported 21 in- rendra Modi has yet another is coming out. I cannot share a mob that went on a rampage video footage it has come to Rajput’s father KK Singh had bai Police is already on the job, Wednesday morning, accord- cidents of trees being uproot- milestone to his credit – be- with you everything, but in the in a city locality on Tuesday light that SDPI workers had on July 25 lodged a complaint what will the CBI do?,” he said. ing to the IMD. ed and one incident of wall col- coming the longest serving days to come I will share be- night over an inflammatory come from neighbouring areas with the Bihar Police against his Replying to another ques- Rainfall recorded below 15 lapse due to the rains. There non-Congress Prime Minister fore the media,” Bommai said. social media post allegedly put of KG Halli and DJ Halli, and it son’s rumoured girlfriend and tion, Raut said State Tourism mm is considered light, between were no injuries. of India. He told reporters that as per out by a Congress legislator’s is being investigated. – PTI actress Rhea Chakraborty and Minister Aaditya Thackeray 15 and 64.5 mm is moderate and Pictures and videos of vehi- Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who her family members accusing had nothing to do with the case. above 64.5 mm is heavy. cles and people wading through held that distinction so far had them of abetting the late actor’s “Only a section of the media is The mercury slumped to waist-deep water were widely three runs at India’s top post – suicide. reporting like that. Unless you 28.9º Celsius, five notches be- shared on social media. – PTI first for 13 days from May 16, The CBI recently took over bring in well-known names 1996 till May 28, 1996, fol- investigation into the case and and families, you can’t create a lowed by his 408-day second re-registered the Patna Police sensation,” he alleged. – PTI Corona Snippets tenure from March 19, 1998 till April 17, 1999 and finally his third tenure of 1,847 days Kolkata Police’s top officer tests from October 13, 1999 till May 22, 2004 bringing the total to COVID positive 2,268 days. KOLKATA, Aug 13: A senior Kolkata Police officer tested Modi has surpassed veter- positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, police said. ans like Vajpayee who served City Police Joint Commissioner (Headquarters) Subhankar as PM for 2,268 days, with all Sinha Sarkar tested positive for COVID-19 at the Kolkata Po- his terms combined. lice headquarters in Lalbazar. He was suffering from fever for He has also become the 4th the past three days and went for a corona test. The report longest serving Prime Minis- came out on Thursday. ter in the history of India, re- Police sources at Lalbazar said Sarkar has now gone into placing Vajpayee with just Ja- home isolation. His condition is stable as of now. Those who waharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi came in contact with him in the past one week will also have to and Manmohan Singh ahead of undergo Covid tests at Lalbazar. – IANS him now. Modi also has the distinction AP reports 9,996 fresh COVID-19 of being the longest-serving cases, tally now over 2.64 lakh Chief Minister of Gujarat. The AMARAVATI, Aug 13: The COVID-19 tally shot up to Modi wave led the BJP to pow- 2,64,142 in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday as 9,996 fresh cases er at the Centre in 2014. The were reported in the last 24 hours, the latest bulletin said. wave turned into a tsunami in The State also registered 82 more coronavirus deaths, tak- 2019, resulting in an even big- ing the overall toll to 2,378. ger mandate and a resounding Also, 9,499 patients were discharged from hospitals in the victory marking Modi’s sec- last 24 hours after they recovered from the viral infection, ond term in office. – IANS making it a cumulative of 1,70,924 recoveries so far. The State now has 90,840 active Covid-19 cases, the bulletin added. After 27,05,459 sample tests, the COVID-19 positivity rate climbed further to 9.76 per cent. – PTI 4,537 new COVID-19 cases, 50 more deaths in UP LUCKNOW, Aug 13: Uttar Pradesh reported 50 more COV- ID-19 deaths and 4,537 new cases of the infection on Thursday. Additional Chief Secretary (Medical and Health) Amit Mo- han Prasad said the total number of cases in the State stands at 1,40,775 and the death toll at 2,280. “So far, 88,786 people have been treated and discharged. There are now 49,709 active COVID-19 cases in the state, of which 22,408 are in home isolation,” Prasad said. The State’s COVID-19 tally was 1,36,238 on Wednesday. He, however, said 4,603 new cases were reported in the State in the past 24 hours. The official did not specify which 24-hour period he was referring to. – PTI SOP for Kolkata Police to counter COVID-19 KOLKATA, Aug 13: Kolkata Police has drawn up an elabo- rate standard operating procedure (SOP) for its personnel to counter the COVID-19 pandemic in a better way, a senior offi- cial said on Thursday. The SOP advises police personnel how to maintain the safe- ty protocol and guard themselves from the contagion while on duty. So far over 1,600 KP personnel have been infected by coronavirus. The SOP includes various protocols which need to be fol- lowed during a raid, while accompanying an accused after ar- resting or taking him or her to the court and while handling documents, the officer said. – PTI Siddaramaiah discharged from hospital after recovery BENGALURU, Aug 13: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who was undergoing treatment at a private hos- pital here for COVID-19 infection has been discharged after recovery, his office said in a statement on Thursday. His son and Congress MLA from Varuna Dr Yathindra Sid- daramaiah, who had also tested positive on August 7, has also been discharged from the hospital. Siddaramaiah was admitted to hospital on August 3 for uri- nary infection and subsequently he had tested positive for the coronavirus infection. As per the advice of the doctors, he will take rest at home for one week, it added. Manipal Hospitals Chairman Dr Sudarshan Ballal said Sid- daramaiah had been under the supervision of an expert team of doctors and has responded “very well” to treatment. – PTI 4 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020

MESSAGE FOR TODAY Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. Dealing with homebound migrant labourers – HENRY DAVID THOREAU I Atul Sarma, Shyam Sunder the government and political par- sociated with the recruitment and in 2001 to 31.16% in 2011 is basical- ties of the host States like Mahar- employment of workers who mi- ly the outcome of population explo- he lockdown imposed on Prime Minister has further pro- ashtra have started pitching the grate across State boundaries. That sion and poverty induced migration. March 25 last to contain posed to set up a Migration Com- ‘Marathi Manoos ’ agenda for pro- in practice this Act has been over- Largest migrants are from the poor- the spread of Covid-19 mission that, inter alia, will map the viding employment opportunities to whelmingly ignored by the State er States like Uttar Pradesh and has made nakedly visible skill sets of the migrant workers who local youths in industries. Towards governments is another matter. Bihar followed by Madhya Pradesh, Tboth the size and vulnerability of could be provided appropriate em- this, Maharashtra is contemplating Second, despite the objective of Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Polluting industries migrant labourers in urban areas of ployment opportunities closer to to make the registration of migrant promoting balanced regional devel- Jammu and Kashmir and West Ben- The complete lack of monitoring and enforcement by the their destination. Covid-19 threat- their villages following the expect- workers mandatory. States like Har- opment being pursued since the gal. The major host States are Del- government authorities mandated with the task of keeping ened lives while the lockdown de- ed investment in rural areas from yana have brought an ordinance planning era, the regional disparity hi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gu- the natural environment free from pollution has created a stroyed livelihoods following the the various initiatives under At- which allows 74% reservations for has greatly widened over the years. jarat, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. situation in which highly-polluting industries have regis- loss of jobs of migrant labourers who manirbhar Bharat. local youths in private jobs. The poorest State of the Republic In China, such inter-State migration tered a spurt in the State. This has led to considerable dam- are mostly engaged in the informal Witnessing large-scale reverse However, the fact remains that accounts for less than one-third of has led to fast and robust growth. sector. That has led to a massive migration, ‘home States’ the richest State’s in- Overall, all the Central and State age to the environment besides posing a serious health exodus of migrant labourers to their have also initiated many come. In a situation such governments’ efforts are com- hazard. A case in point happens to be the toxic coke manu- home States. With no institutional measures to create liveli- In a unified economy, labourers as this, workers of the mendable as short-term measures. facturing plants mushrooming in the Ledo-Margherita coal arrangement for their travel back hood opportunities for mi- lagging States move to In the longer run, they are not con- belt. A large concentration of such plants functioning even home, they have resorted to any grant workers taking var- should be able to move freely the booming States sistent with ‘one nation-one labour within residential areas exposes the shocking inertia of the means including trudging long dis- ious steps such as skill from States that lack job which offer employment market’ nor with optimal growth various government authorities including Pollution Control tance undergoing huge financial cost mapping and introducing opportunities. Such and welfare in the present state of Board, Assam and the district administration. Many such and physical sufferings. There has schemes for providing opportunities to those that offer movement is indeed regional development and demo- units have been operating without any valid licence and a been numerous reporting of their employment opportuni- jobs and better wages. In the growth and welfare aug- graphic transition pattern. In a uni- majority of those are procuring coal from the thriving illegal woes and sufferings bordering on a ties, facilitating registra- menting. fied economy, labourers should be great human tragedy. Having wit- tion and setting up call process, migrant labourers gain Third, the Economic able to move freely from States that coal mining industry that has expanded parallel to Coal India nessed these, several States have centres to address the Survey 2016-17 has not- lack job opportunities to those that Limited’s mining activities in the area. The fact that these made transport arrangements to concerns of the migrant individually and the economy ed large heterogeneity offer jobs and better wages. In the plants are largely using illegally-procured coal is also de- carry back migrant workers to their workers. States like UP functions more efficiently. among the States in their process, migrant labourers gain in- priving the State exchequer from huge amounts of reve- respective native places. and MP have proposed to demographic profile and dividually and the economy func- nue. There has hardly been any crackdown on these illegal The Economic Survey of 2016- set up a State-level Mi- evolution. There is a tions more efficiently. plants – something corroborated by the spurt in their num- 17 has placed the size of inter-State gration Commission to guarantee several host States hugely rely on clear divide between peninsular In- What is important in the case of bers in recent years. This is strongly indicative of a deep- migration at about 9 million annual- social security to migrant workers, migrant workers to meet their dia (West Bengal, Kerala, Karnata- migrant labour is to focus on pro- rooted nexus involving the coal mafia and various govern- ly between 2011 and 2016 while the to provide them employment and workforce requirement. The fact ka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra viding three things: decent working ment authorities including the police. Indeed, the develop- Census 2011 has estimated the in- insurance coverage in their home is also that workers move to those Pradesh) and the hinterland States conditions at workplace; decent liv- ternal migrants (both inter- and in- States. Several home States have States that provide more job op- (Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar ing conditions closer to workplace ments can be termed as an offshoot of the flourishing illegal tra-State migrants) at 139 million. contemplated leveraging the portunities. However, the Central Pradesh and Bihar). Hinterland and social security. Some of the ini- mining activities in the area, which can continue only with Migrants comprise 29% of the total MSME ecosystem by utilizing the and State governments’ initiatives States would remain relatively tiatives by the Indian Government tacit approval of the authorities. The State Government which workforce. Ravi Srivastava’s (Insti- skill set of the returned migrant such as above to restrict the in- young and dynamic, characterized such as to provide portable ration spares no occasion to tom-tom its commitment to zero-toler- tute for Human Development, New workers and by bringing more in- terstate movement of workers by a rising working age population cards and access to the affordable ance to corruption and environmental degradation would do Delhi) recent study has placed the vestments into the States to absorb need to be viewed in the follow- for coming years while peninsular housing to migrant workers are the well to view the situation seriously and intervene quickly. size of short-term and long-term in- these migrant workers. Again, ing contexts. India is soon-to-be-aging. This moves in the right direction. The With industrialization being the buzzword of both the Cen- terstate migrants (rural and urban) some States have proposed to reg- First, India’s is a federal system. heterogeneity could in principle proposed Migration Commission tre and the State Government of late, one needs to be care- at 52 million for 2018. ulate the inter-State movement by Its advantage lies in a large unified make it possible for India to enjoy should be mandated to design a so- ful and proceed with caution. A backward region certainly The Central Government’s poli- way of registering the migrant economy that facilitates free move- demographic dividend for a longer cial security package covering health cy measures towards addressing the workers in their respective home ment of goods and factors of pro- period. To maintain the economic care, living conditions closer to needs industrialization to propel itself into the orbit of devel- woes of the migrant workers who States and making it necessary for a duction. Towards this, Article 19 of system and provide services to the workplace etc., and unforeseen con- opment but long-term environmental concerns matter more. have returned to their home States formal request if any State requires the Indian Constitution guarantees aging population, aging States would tingencies in addition to old age and It is all the more imperative for a biodiversity-rich region like largely rest on providing free food workers from their States. all citizens the right to reside and require a young workforce that eventuality of job loss. The proposed the Northeast to put adequate safeguards before it marches grains until November under the Some of the ‘host’ States are see- settle anywhere in India. Parliament could come from hinterland States. Labour Codes which aim at reform- on the path of industrialization. Granting licence indiscrimi- Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana and cre- ing the void created by the exodus has also passed the Inter-State Mi- Such inter-State migration would ing the labour laws in the country nately to polluting industries should be a strict no-no for the ating short-term employment op- of migrant workers as an opportu- grant Workmen (Regulation and equilibrate demand-supply of labour. and currently under discussions region. Disturbingly, the Centre’s obsession with facilitating portunities under MGNREGA and nity to create employment oppor- Conditions of Service) Act, 1979, es- Finally, the urbanization in India should also address the above issues development at any cost by undermining genuine environ- Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan. The tunities for the local youths. In fact, pecially to deal with malpractices as- which has increased from 27.81% relating to migrant workers. mental concerns – as evident with the twisting of the EIA norms – is bound to see a mushrooming growth of such polluting units whose impact on the environment as well as Renuka Devi Barkataki: A woman of substance people will be catastrophic. Economics, in order to be sus- tainable, equitable and long-term, must be sensitive to the I Meenaxi Barkataki compares her with the present-day State in 1979. She played a role in ing away one by one. She had tried needs of the environment. The fallouts of the State Govern- politicians, she seems to really have convincing Morarji bhai to accept to help the few who were left in ment’s indulgence to the highly-polluting coke industry that ate Renuka Devi Barka- and the dumb (Assam Deaf and been from another generation, 1971 as the cut-off year for the de- whatever way she could – sending had come up even in thickly populated and environmentally taki, a woman of sub- Dumb Association), etc. While she from another time. In her time, tection, deletion and deportation of the driver to take one to the doc- sensitive areas across Assam are there for all to see. We stance, seemed to have remained a trade unionist all her politicians cared about their repu- Bangladeshi migrants. But the tor, sending food for another, going also need to identify industries that are best suited for a L quickly faded from pub- life, she also had experience of cor- tation and integrity; they still had AASU would accept nothing later to visit a third. Later, she got a ramp lic memory. Even at the Red porate boardrooms at the highest the decency to be civil even to their than 1951, as the cut-off date, at built to her ground floor home so State like Assam. Rather than allowing industries to come Cross to which she had given so level, being one of very few wom- political rivals; and she tried not to that time. Soon afterwards, the Ja- that she and her friends could come up indiscriminately, the State Government should facilitate much in her last years, some en to have been nominated as a let her political persona change her nata Government fell, and Barka- and go more easily. To ensure that industrial clusters at appropriate locations. seemed to be in a hurry to remove Navaratna Director of the ONGC. as an individual. Even when she taki gave up politics and returned these comings and goings contin- all traces of her as quickly as pos- Her need to understand what to Guwahati. A few years and many ued, we started ‘Addaghar’ at Best choice sible. The INTUC and the Free- that meant made her visit, and ac- deaths later, the Government and Panchabati, Guwahati – a meeting dom Fighters’ Association, the tually insist on going down, an oil the students’ body signed the As- place for senior citizens. It started Ever since his surprise election as the US President, other organizations to which she rig of the ONGC at Bombay High, sam Accord with 1971 as the cut- well and was showing signs of be- Donald Trump has jeopardized global stability. Among his devoted a lot of time and energy to see how the operations were off year! coming stable when the corona pan- many atrocious acts had been pulling the US away from the in her last years, seemed to have conducted. And she was brave – As a daughter, I remember my demic struck. landmark Paris Accord designed to try and stem global warm- no energy left to spare for her. her exploits in the time she was in mother was passionate about her Hopefully, Addaghar will get go- ing and climate change; putting an end to the nuclear agree- Barkataki was the first woman jail during the Emergency have work and had contributed a great ing again after this current crisis is ment with Iran; abrogation of trade pacts with numerous from Assam to become a Minister become legend; she did much more deal towards many organizations over. Of course the general situa- in the Central Government. But than just send out Red Cross relief international organizations even as he embarked on a disas- she was involved with. Many of the tion is not really right for starting was that her only claim to glory? teams during the yearly flood re- people with whom she worked anything new at the moment. I trous trade war with countries like China. In the name of Besides politics, there were many lief operations; she personally led were either dead or very old now. have often wondered how she pursuing an ‘America First’ policy with the objective of mak- other things that interested her – the Red Cross rescue and rehabil- The present generation of social would have reacted to the pandem- ing ‘America Great Again’, the billionaire politician had tried older people (pensioners, freedom itation efforts during those difficult workers and politicians probably do ic. Maybe, she would have used every trick in his repertoire to keep immigrants away from fighters), women (Kasturba times in the aftermath of the Nel- became a minister, she made sure not know her. She had simply out- her Red Cross card to go out even his country! Little wonder that the image of the ‘ugly Amer- Ashram, Eastern India Women’s lie massacre as well as after the that it did not change much in her lived public memory. during the lockdown in order to ican’, which had been erased during the Barack Obama era, Association, Red Cross), orphans Guwahati bombings. Many older personal life. She also did not leave behind any help those in need. has re-intruded into the global psyche and much of the free and destitute (Shishugram, Chil- people from Hajo still remember While in the government, she clear indication of her wishes. So I May her fighting spirit prevail, world is at the moment dreading the prospect of yet another dren’s Home), children (Gauhati the time when, as the local MLA, worked hard to be a good minister, tried to look back at her life for in- and the memory of her rather unu- Public School), juveniles (juvenile she had fearlessly led a procession Presidential term for Trump. Yet the sober truth is that and to do her job well. As the only spiration. Although she had re- sual life survive these strange and court), flood victims (initially the of agitating people in the middle of minister from Assam in Morarji mained active till her last day, she unnatural times. Trump, by succeeding in retaining his hardcore base of sup- Assam Flood Relief Committee and a curfew, thereby managing to pre- Desai’s Government, she was very had spent the last few years of her (Published on the occasion of late porters, remains a formidable candidate in the US Presiden- later the Red Cross), the daily vent a firing. troubled when the foreigners’ is- life essentially alone, helplessly Barkataki’s death anniversary tial elections this November. The absence of a strong oppo- wage workers (INTUC), the deaf As for her politics, when one sue first started brewing in the witnessing many of her friends pass- today. ) nent who could catch the imagination of liberal white Amer- icans had entailed that a relatively weak figure like Joe Bi- den had to be chosen by the Democrats simply because he Letters represented ‘Middle America’ and offered the best chance to the Clause 6 panel report for beating Trump, while left-leaning candidates like Bernie per the Assam Accord. The Centre had repeatedly said that the damage already done. The very literature and showed extraordinary Sanders were rejected. EDITOR present Central Government had recommendation of the said spirit and sincerity of the Commit- mastery over the subjects. His Biden, despite having a lead over Trump in opinion polls at least formed the committee to Committee would be implemented tee have been watered down by genius was not limited to the in Covid-19-battered US, remains a lacklustre candidate implement the Clause 6 which in letter and spirit and at the ignoring its report. Yours etc., comprehension and elucidation of for minorities as well as millennial, first time voters, and Sir, – It is my considered was avoided by the earlier earliest without any further delay. APURBA KUMAR GOGOI, Shakespeare’s plays, but was amply had desperately needed a running mate who could com- opinion that the AASU releasing governments. The Committee had completed its Batahghuli, Guwahati. displayed in the analyses of George pensate for his exposed Achilles heel. This he seems to the recommendations of the What the AASU should have report in due course; but at the Irreparable loss Bernard Shaw’s plays, the Victorian done was to pressurize the have succeeded in doing by choosing the first Black wom- confidential report on Clause 6 of time of submitting the report, the Sir, – We were shocked to hear novels including those of Thomas Central Government to act upon Central Government asked the Hardy, Dickens, George Eliot and an and first person of South Asian descent on a major par- the Assam Accord for the public the news of the death of Dr on August 11 last has not been a the Biplab Sarma Committee State Government to receive the many others. ty’s presidential ticket, Kamala Harris, whose father was Amaresh Datta on the AIR, wise decision. The recommenda- report in the forthcoming session report. The people of Assam could His books, Captive Moment , Jamaican and mother came from India, as his Vice-Presi- Guwahati news bulletin in the tions were released apparently of Parliament through the local not understand the unusual evening of August 6 last. Dr Datta Time’s Harvest , Lotus and Cross , In dent candidate. Apart from being just 55 years of age to due to the long wait for a positive MPs of the State. Its action could approach of the Central Govern- was a colossal figure in the academic the Valley of Time and Tide bring out Biden’s 77, Harris has had vast political experience, hav- response from the Central be construed as a breach of trust ment in receiving the report. Now world. He was not merely a the poetical aspect of his genius. ing been the District Attorney for San Francisco in 2003, Government. It is noteworthy and may create difficulties in the report having dozens of teacher, but one of the most Datta was a profound humanist the first woman and the first black person to serve as Cal- that the report of the 14-member implementation of the Clause 6 of recommendations has been lying at prominent teachers of English and it was his unalloyed humanism ifornia’s attorney general, and California’s Junior Senator committee headed by Justice the Assam Accord. In such a Dispur like an unimportant literature of the 20th century India. which led him to be intrinsically sensitive issue, patience and involved in the writings of Shake- since 2017. Harris has the ability to connect with average (retired) Biplab Sarma which document for months together. The His book Shakespeare’s Tragic perseverance were the need of speare, Shaw, TS Eliot and many Americans struggling through the Covid-19 pandemic and included the AASU as a member, CM has said that the delay in Vision and Art earned him the hour. Yours etc., KAUSHIK onward transmission of the report others. That he lived up to the age is a pugnacious fighter who will not hesitate to throw a had submitted its report to the international accolade, particularly Central Government through the BORA, RG Baruah Road, to Centre was due to calamities and from critics of international repute of 102 proves that he had a punch at her opponents without the fear of ramifications. Chief Minister, Assam in February Guwahati. outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. like EMW Tillyard, Wilson Knight disciplined way of life and studied She will also play a significant role in humanizing Biden in 2020. However, thereafter India (II) Such a statement from the CM is and AG Stock. Dr Datta served the art of living. We pray for the the eyes of the minorities and, as the Democratic Presi- plunged into the Covid-19 crisis Sir, – After thirty-four years of unacceptable and unfortunate. The Gauhati University from 1960 to eternal peace and beatitude of his dential candidate had remarked, will touch the hearts of that is continuing. Under this signing the Assam Accord, the blame on the previous govern- 1980 and, subsequently, Dibrugarh soul. Yours etc., Dr RIAZ UDDIN “little Black and brown girls, who so often feel overlooked situation, the AASU should have Centre had formed a committee ments, mainly the Congress for University from 1980 to 1984. We AHMED, DEWAN JOYNAL and undervalued in their communities”. At a crossroads of given some more time to the headed by Justice (retd) Biplab their inaction towards the imple- met him in the GU English ABEDIN, Haibargaon, Nagaon. Central Government to act on the mentation of the Accord, is not a fit real consequence not only for America but the entire world, Sarma where the AASU, one of the Department for two sessions – Articles (within 1000-1100 words) and the Biden-Harris combo indubitably provides the best op- report, particularly so because we prime signatories of the said reply and irrelevant now after the 1965 to 1967. Dr Datta guided the Letters to the Editor for publication in submission of the said report. Such tion to defeat the Trump-Pence combine! have waited for about 35 years to Accord, was a party. At the time of research of more than 30 scholars the editorial page may be sent to the get the definition of ‘Assamese’ as appointing the said committee, the blame game cannot repair the of different ramifications of English email ID: [email protected]. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 CITY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 5 BJP using Clause 6 issue AHSEC decision on syllabus WEATHER GUWAHATI rationalisation by Aug 20 LOCAL FORECAST: to divide masses: AIUDF MAMATA MISHRA clear decision is awaited by la- Manoranjan Kakoti said. Generally cloudy sky with STAFF REPORTER one or two spells of rain/ many points in the report. For example, be more than 50 per cent reservation. khs of students of the State. “The prime concern is the thundershower. Maximum we support the call for implementation Those who prepared the report should GUWAHATI, Aug 13: With With the State government HS final year because in nor- and minimum tempera- GUWAHATI, Aug 13: All India United of the Inner Line Permit system. We sup- have studied these angles. Many articles two-and-a-half months of aca- confirming its preparedness to mal circumstances, the HS tures are most likely to be Democratic Front (AIUDF) today alleged port the demand for a Cultural Universi- in the Constitution will be violated if some demic year already lost amid start institutional academic ac- second year classes start from 36°C and 26°C respective- that an attempt is being made to create ty. We are opposed to the reservation of recommendations of the committee re- the COVID-19-induced situa- tivities of Class V and above the end of April and final ex- ly on Friday. divisions among the masses by using the system. garding reservations in jobs and to elect- tion, the Assam Higher Sec- from September in a staggered ams start from mid-February. TEMPERATURE: issue of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. “But, we oppose the attempt to divide ed bodies are implemented,” he added. ondary Educational Council manner, – with special empha- We will have to take a call over Max 35.0°C :: Min 26.4°C The Badruddin Ajmal-led party said the the society by leaving out those who came “Till the other day, Sarma had been (AHSEC) will take a final call sis on resuming the regular either syllabus rationalisation cut-off date of March 25, 1971, as mentioned in between 1951 and 1971. What will hap- saying that Clause 6 will be implement- on rationalisation of the sylla- classes of standards X and XII or postponement of the exams Fraud duping in the Assam Accord, should be used for pen to those who entered Assam during ed. Now he is saying that only the Assam bus by August 20. – the prime concern is to cov- till April. Other possible solu- definition of Assamese or the indigenous this period? ... Will you take away their Assembly can define the term Assamese. With growing concern er the academic losses amid tions would also be discussed patients at people of the State. right to apply for jobs, contest polls and Sarma was the Minister for Assam Ac- among the HS students and the staggered setup. at the meet,” Kakoti added. GMCH “The Chief Minister said one thing buy land?” he said. cord Implementation for years. Why their parents regarding a Regular classes too will It may also be mentioned GUWAHATI, Aug 13: A fraud yesterday and later Finance Minister He added, “There is no mention in the didn’t he take a step to find a definition clear-cut decision by the State however depend on a go-ahead that a number of colleges of has been duping patients at the Himanta Biswa Sarma said another. Sar- report as to what should be done to the then? ... Clause 5 is the spirit of the As- education department over ei- by the Centre to reopen Assam have urged the AHSEC Gauhati Medical College and ma’s comments prove that the BJP is play- land taken on lease by big tea companies sam Accord, where March 25, 1971, is ther reducing the curriculum schools, at least for the senior to take a decision on the mat- Hospital by collecting money ing with the emotions of people,” AIUDF or the land that has been encroached by clearly mentioned as the cut-off date. Now, load or extending the date of classes. ter at the earliest possible to from them on the pretext of allot- general secretary Aminul Islam said at a Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh or Megha- an attempt is being made to push it back HS Final examination, the “We have not received any avoid last-minute hassles. The ting them seats in the ICU, etc. press conference here. laya... People of the undivided Goalpara to 1951. We all have accepted the Accord AHSEC is going to convene a communication or instruction Junior College Teachers’ As- An incident came to light on He said if 1951 is used as the base year district were not part of the Ahom king- and we want 1971 to be used for its im- meeting of its standing aca- from the State government re- sociation of Assam had also Wednesday when a patient’s for definition of Assamese people then it dom. Won’t they be considered indigenous? plementation,” said Islam. demic committee to garner garding syllabus rationalisa- given a memorandum to the attendant approached the could lead to fissures in society. What about the people of the Barak Val- He alleged that the BJP wants to cre- expert opinion on the matter. tion. We, on our part, howev- council in this regard. GMCH superintendent Abhi- “What will happen to the Hindi-speak- ley? The NRC of 1951 is not available for ate a controversy over Clause 6 for polit- It may be noted that the er, are already brainstorming Kakoti however said that jit Sarma seeking his help. ing people, the Marwaris, the Bengali Hin- six districts of Assam. So, how will you ical gains. CBSE has already reduced its over the matter and consult- since covering the entire cur- “A fraud was demanding Rs dus and the Muslims who came to the define indigenous or Assamese people?” “We don’t want any more segregation 2020-21 syllabus by 30 per ing a number of academic ex- riculum is in the best interest 10,000 from her to allot an ICU State between 1951 and 1971? They have Islam pointed out that the Constitution among the people of Assam. We want an cent from Class IX to Class XII perts. In the present circum- of the students, some other seat for her mother, who was names in the voters lists, have jobs or their and the Supreme Court have laid down end to the foreigners problem,” Islam in view of the COVID-19 pan- stances, if classes start from options would also be explored admitted to the general ward of own businesses and they own properties some very strict rules regarding reserva- said. demic and nationwide lock- September, we’ll have to take by the council. the hospital and was waiting for in Assam. Can we call them non-indige- tion in jobs as well as to elected bodies Karim Uddin Barbhuiya, another gen- down. The CBSE Class XII re- a decision on the matter. A “HS final is a crucial stage in surgery. He also demanded that nous?” he said. like Parliament and Assemblies. eral secretary of AIUDF, said, “We be- sults 2020 were announced on number of suggestions have a student’s life. Already the the money be fast-tracked. This Asked if AIUDF is opposing the rec- “There is talk of 80 per cent or 100 per lieve that all those who entered the State July 13, whereas the Assam come, either calling for mak- overall academic environment person is duping innocent pa- ommendations of the high-powered com- cent reservation in jobs. But, the Supreme before March 25, 1971, should be consid- HS final results for AHSEC- ing the curriculum concise or has taken a beating in the on- tients in the name of allotting mittee on Clause 6, he said, “We support Court has categorically said that there can’t ered as Assamese.” affiliated institutions were an- postponing the HS finals for an- going crisis. A timely decision ICU or paying cabin, and giving nounced on June 25. other two months or so. How- by the authorities is required dates for surgery at GMCH by As a number of state boards ever, any decision would be to instill confidence among the demanding money,” said Sarma KMSS seeks in other parts of the country taken only after taking ex- students, who are perturbed adding that an FIR has been have also announced a one- perts’ opinion, and keeping by the prevailing uncertain- lodged at the Bhangagarh Po- financial aid time syllabus reduction owing paramount the interest of our ties,” Biswajeet Das, father of lice Station in this regard. STAFF REPORTER to the pandemic, AHSEC’s students,” AHSEC Secretary an HS final year student said. The hospital authority with the help of the attendant identified GUWAHATI, Aug 13: The the fraud in the CCTV footage Krishak Mukti Sangram Sami- and shared his image with the ti (KMSS) has urged the peo- Asam Bani short story contest police. – City Correspondent ple of Assam to help them fi- OBITUARY nancially to carry on the legal fight for its leader Akhil Gogoi to mark 66 years Colonel (Retd) in the Supreme Court. STAFF REPORTER The first prize winner will engineer Utpal Kumar Das. The KMSS said in order to get Rs 25,000, the second Interested contestants M Medhi get Gogoi released from jail, GUWAHATI, Aug 13: To prize winner will get Rs above 18 years of age can sub- STAFF REPORTER they would engage senior and mark completion of 66 years 15,000 and the third prize mit short stories written with- specialist advocates of the SC of its existence, Asam Bani , winner will be given Rs in 1,200 to 1,800 words, be- GUWAHA- which would cost Rs 4-5 lakh the Assamese weekly of the 10,000. Along with the fore September 30. The en- TI, Aug 13: per hearing. For this purpose Assam Tribune Group of Pub- award-winning stories, the tries can be sent to Asam Banir Colonel it has opened a bank account at lications, is organising a com- organisers will also publish Galpa Protiyogita 2020, Trib- (Retd) Ma- SBI PBB Ganeshguri Branch. petition of short stories writ- other selected short stories une Buildings, Chandmari, hananda The account number is ten on the prevailing situation of the competition. The Guwahati, 871003, or emailed Tricolours put up for sale at a shop ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, in Guwahati on 39570040035 and the IFSC caused by the outbreak of awards will be given by film- to asambanigalpa@gmail. Medhi, a Thursday. – AT photo resident of Hengerabari, passed code is SBIN0004134. COVID-19. maker, cultural worker and com. away at GNRC Hospital at 6.15 this morning. He was 78. Col Medhi went on deputa- tion to Oman from the Indian Lawyers seek regular functioning Army as a Captain (doctor) and rose to the position of Director General of Medical Services in of courts under Gauhati HC the Oman Army. Prior to this, STAFF REPORTER India requesting him to give ing the bar. he fought the Dhofar war for the directions for physical func- It further stated that the pro- Oman Army as an infantryman. GUWAHATI, Aug 13: Mem- tioning of courts under the ju- ceedings of the High Court are He belonged to the first bers of the legal fraternity to- risdiction of the Gauhati High now being conducted only batch of MBBS from Guwaha- day staged a symbolic demon- Court. The memorandum, through video conference, ti Medical College. stration across Assam demand- submitted through the District mostly using the local area Col Medhi actively organ- ized and took part in various ing regular functioning of the Judge, Kamrup (Metro), also network. activities promoting culture physical courts in the State un- called for reopening of the bar “Only an insignificant and tradition of Assam. Origi- der the Gauhati High Court. rooms and offices of bar asso- number of cases are being tak- nally a resident of Nagarbera, The demonstration, initiat- ciations. en up by the court through vid- he donated liberally for the ed by the Bar Council of As- Similar memorandums were eo conference over the inter- construction of the Chemistry sam and the All Assam Law- submitted by the 51 bar associ- net. The situation in subordi- department building of Nagar- yers’ Association (AALA), was ations across the State through nate courts is even worse, as bera College and also for the supported by most of the bar district judges and sub-division- they are not so well equipped,” uplift of a number of temples associations of Assam. al judicial magistrates. it further added. at Nagarbera and its suburbs. Considering the plight of The memorandum to the The lawyers also pointed He is survived by his wife, a lawyers and other persons as- SC stressed the fact that the out the financial crisis being son, grandchildren and a host of sociated with the day-to-day continued complete closure of faced by most of the lawyers relatives. His wife, Dr Shanti functioning of the courts due the physical functioning of the in the bars of the court as they Medhi, was the Head of Gyne- to the COVID-19 lockdown, a courts under the Gauhati High are dependent on regular cas- cology in the Oman Army and memorandum was also sub- Court had been taken unilat- es for their financial upkeep, in the American Hospital, Du- mitted by the AALA and the erally without taking into con- said AALA president Devid bai. His last rites were performed Bar Council to the Chief Jus- fidence all stakeholders in the Ledger and general secretary at Navagraha this afternoon. tice of the Supreme Court of dispensation of justice, includ- Dipak Kumar Das. Utility of ayurvedic 8 donate plasma products in pandemic at GMCH at Lions situation highlighted Club initiative GUWAHATI, Aug 13: The from a thorough study of the Department of Sanskrit, B Vedas.” GUWAHATI, Aug 13: At the A single plasma donation Borooah College here and Another speaker Dr Anil initiative of Lions Club of Gauha- can save two lives and it is Rashtriya Sanskrit Manch in Kumar Shukla, HoD, ti Greater, eight people donated better if a COVID-19 patient collaboration with the col- Dravyaguna Department, plasma at the Guwahati Medical gets it at the earliest, prefer- lege’s IQAC, organised an in- Mansarovar Ayurveda Medi- College and Hospital on Thurs- ably before being admitted to ternational webinar titled cal College, Bhopal, explained day, said a press release. the intensive care unit, Dr ‘Ayurveda and Vedic Wisdom: the usefulness of ayurvedic Addressing a press confer- Sarma said. He called upon Its Relevance to Present Day products in the current pan- ence at the clubs and or- Context’ on August 12, accord- demic situation. GMCH on the Plasma donation ganisations to ing to a press release issued Prof Debi Prasad Mishra, Di- occasion, State does not affect cooperate in today. rector of NITTTR, Kolkata and Health Minis- the health of the this regard. The core speaker of the Professor in the Department ter Dr Himan- Prodded by webinar Prof Manjula Devi of of Aerospace Engineering, IIT ta Biswa Sarma donor, says its chairperson the Department of Sanskrit, Kanpur, was the chief guest of lauded the ef- Dr Himanta Pramod Harla- Gauhati University, discussed the webinar. Dr Comal forts of the club Biswa Sarma lka, the Lions ayurveda and Vedic wisdom Chandra Radhakeesoon, who is and highlighted Club of Gauha- elaborately. She also explained working as the Ayurvedic Medi- many issues associated with ti Greater has come up with its relevance in the present- cal Officer in the Ministry of plasma donation. He made it an innovative idea of identi- day context. She said, “Vedas Health and Quality Life in Mau- clear that the donation does fying persons who suffer are the storehouse of all the ritius, was the guest of honour. not affect the health of the from COVID-19 but anyhow branches of knowledge. The The webinar was conducted donor. A person, after four- recover. The club motivates Vedic people had a keen ob- by Dr Kalpita Bujarbarua, teen days of recovery from them for plasma donation and servation on the various head, Department of Sanskrit the disease and within 3-4 gives a certificate and a cash branches of present-day medi- of the host college, the release months, can donate plasma incentive of Rs 5 thousand cal science which is proved added. many times. each. 6 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI CITY FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 20 scribes selected Appeal to help 35 journalists to get aid Drugs, arms seized; 6 held health workers in for govt pension controlling JE, under medical scheme in Sonapur, city raids STAFF REPORTER STAFF REPORTER dha Dutta (Golaghat), Jahnabi dengue, malaria CORRESPONDENT/ Based on the confession of Meanwhile, City Police Crime Khaund (Guwahati), Kumud STAFF REPORTER GUWAHATI, Aug 13: The State government has approved GUWAHATI, Aug 13: The Ranjan Das (Guwahati), Niran- CITY CORRESPONDENT these two persons – Pradip Branch along with personnel a list of 35 journalists in order to help them under the Journal- Deka (35) and Apurba Me- from Panbazar Police Station to- Information and Public Rela- jan Mahanta (Jorhat), Birendra GUWAHATI, Aug 13: The ists Medical Welfare Scheme. A fund of Rs 10.25 lakh will be tion department today re- Kumar Bhattacharya (Nagaon), GUWAHATI / JORABAT, Aug dhi (26) – another two hous- day conducted a raid and arrest- released to help the beneficiaries in getting proper medical 13: As many as six persons were es were raided at Pakhiyabari, ed two persons from Lakhtokia All Assam Malaria Employ- leased a list 20 senior journal- Nalini Borthakur (Nagaon), Ma- ees’ Association has appealed treatment. ists to cover under the Jour- nash Kumar Mahanta (Guwaha- arrested and drugs, firearms and Teteliguri under Khetri PS after suspected drugs were The list of beneficiaries also includes the names of journalists other items seized from them in and two others – Rana Deka seized from their possession. to all sections of public to co- nalists’ Pension Scheme of the ti), Madan Singhal (Cachar), operate with the health Pijush Kanti Das and Padmeshwar Chitrakar who are no more, Assam government for the Naren Bora (Biswanath Charia- raids conducted by police in Gu- (34) and Rafi Khan from The arrested persons have workers to control the out- with a statement informing that the government would pay the year 2020-21. Under the li), Apurba Ballabh Goswami wahati and Sonapur during the Thoubal district in Manipur been identified as Motiur Rah- break of vector-borne diseas- amounts sanctioned in their names to their respective families. scheme, a beneficiary will get (Golaghat), Gokul Krishna Sar- last 24 hours. – were apprehended. man of Sipajhar and Khalilur es in the State. Rs 8,000 as pension. ma (Tinsukia), Naresh Das Kali- A team led by ACP A country-made revolver, Rahman of Baihata Chariali. The The most prevalent vector- The list of beneficiaries in- ta (Goalpara), Mihiram Bora Sonapur Abotani Doley last five live rounds of 9 mm am- team seized two packets of ‰¬±Ù¬±˝◊√√ fl¡˜«œ1 ¬ı±À¬ı borne diseases in Assam in- cludes Prasanta Barua (Darrang), (Jorhat), Pranab Acharya (Guwa- night raided two houses at munition, nine packets of drugs containing 22 grams of clude malaria, dengue and Jap- Walk-In-Interview Tarun Saikia (Guwahati), Home- hati), Thaneshwar Neog (Karbi Jogukuchi at Sonapur under suspected brown sugar and suspected heroin, Rs 68,000 in anese Encephalitis. shwar Hira (Nagaon), Devadas Anglong) and Biman Chandra Sonapur Police Station and four mobile handsets were cash and a mobile phone from fl¡˜«‰¬±1œ 1±Ê√… ¬ıœ˜± ’“±‰¬øÚ [ ESIS ] ’¸˜1 ’ÒœÚÓ¬ ø‰¬øfl¡»¸±˘˚˛ ’±1n∏ Till August 9, malaria Purakayastha (Hailakandi), Dug- Hazarika (Guwahati). apprehended two persons. seized from their possession. their possession. Dispensary ¸˜”˝√√1 ’¶ö±˚˛œˆ¬±Àª [õ∂±1øyfl¡ 11 ˜±˝√√1 ¬ı±À¬ı] ‰¬±Ù¬±˝◊√√ claimed two lives and Japanese fl¡˜«œ [ Sweeper] ¬Û√Ó¬ Walk-in-interview 1 ¬ı±À¬ı ˝◊√√26≈√fl¡ õ∂±Ô«œfl¡ Encephalitis (JE) claimed 39 ’±˜LaÌ Ê√ÀÚ±ª± ∆˝√√ÀÂ√º across the State. Minister inaugurates ASTU-IITG online training Meanwhile, as many as 254 ø˙鬱·Ó¬ ’˝«√√Ó¬± – øÚ•ßÓ¬˜ ’©Ü˜ Œ|Ìœ ά◊M√√œÌ« cases of malaria, 21 cases of ˜≈ͬ ¬Û√ – 18 [›Í¬1] [õ∂±1øyfl¡ 11 ˜±˝√√1 ¬ı±À¬ı] prog for BTech students dengue and 294 cases of JE have Œ¬ıÓ¬Ú – 12000.00 õ∂øÓ¬ ˜±À˝√√ clean energy plant 24˚08˚2020 STAFF REPORTER organized as a joint ASTU- been reported till Sunday. ¸±é¬±»fl¡±11 ø√Ú – The reactor will produce biogas from organic waste IITG skill development activ- ¸˜˚˛ – ¬Û≈ª± 10.30 ¬ıÊ√±1 ¬Û1± New learning ¸±é¬±»fl¡±11 ¶ö±Ú – õ∂˙±¸Úœ˚˛ ø‰¬øfl¡»¸± ø¬ı¯∏˚˛± 1±Ê√… ¬ıœ˜± CITY CORRESPONDENT the Guwahati Municipal streetlights in the city. GUWAHATI, Aug 13: To ity during the pandemic. Corporation (GMC), has a This plant can convert ease the sufferings of the stu- The topics are: (i) RISC-V management ’“±‰¬øÚ fl¡±˚«…±˘˚˛, GUWAHATI, Aug 13: The capacity of 5 TPD. It is a high- 5,000 kg of segregated dent community during the based 32-bit Digital processor system launched ’¸˜, Ê√ª±˝√√1Ú·1, &ª±˝√√±È¬œ- 22 Guwahati Development rate biomethanation reactor organic waste into 800 units ongoing pandemic, Assam design using SPICE; (ii) AI& O/o Administrative Medical Officer, Department Minister that converts organic waste of power and 450 kg manure. Science and Technology Uni- ML using PYTHON; (iii) In- STAFF REPORTER ESI Scheme, Assam, Siddhartha Bhattacharya into energy in the form of Additional Chief Secretary versity (ASTU) is conducting dustry 4.0 (Industrial IoT) and Jawaharnagar, Guwahati- 22 GUWAHATI, Aug 13: Pen- today inaugurated a biometh- biogas, which is then used to Maninder Singh, GMC a series of six-week online (iv) Robotics Fundamentals. tacle Systems Pvt Ltd ˝◊√√26≈√fl¡ õ∂±Ô«œÀ˚˛ ¸±é¬±»fl¡±11 ¬ı±À¬ı ’±À˝√√±ÀÓ¬ øÚÊ√1 ¬Ûø1‰¬˚˛¬ÛS [ PAN anation-cum-electric energy generate clean electricity. Commissioner Devajyoti training programmes for the The tenure for all four train- (PSPL), a city-based compa- Card/ Aadhaar Card ] ˘·ÀÓ¬ ø˙鬱·Ó¬ ’˝«√√Ó¬± ’±1n∏ ’øˆ¬:Ó¬±1 generation plant at Beelpar, The energy generated Hazarika and other officials second and third year BTech ing programmes is of six ny, has developed a learning õ∂˜±Ì¬ÛS ∆˘ ’±ø˝√√¬ı ˘±ø·¬ıº ¸±é¬±»fl¡±1Õ˘ ’˝√√±1 ¬ı±À¬ı Œfl¡±ÀÚ± ¬ı±Ú‰¬ Chatribari. from the plant will be used were also present in the students of its affiliated engi- weeks and divided into three management system called Œ˚±·±Ú Ò1± Ú˝√√í¬ıº õ∂±Ô«œ øÚ¬ı«±‰¬Úœ1 Œé¬SÓ¬ fl¡ø˜øȬ1 ø¸X±ôL ‰”¬Î¬ˇ±ôL The plant, constructed by for lighting around 1,000 programme. neering colleges, in associa- weeks of online training fol- tion with the Indian Institute lowed by three weeks of ‘NEdMaS’ which mainly fo- ø˝√√‰¬±À¬Û ¢∂˝√√Ì fl¡1± ˝√√í¬ıº of Technology Guwahati project-based internship asso- cuses on framing of the learn- õ∂±Ô«œ¸fl¡˘ ¸±é¬±»fl¡±1Õ˘ ’±À˝√√±ÀÓ¬ fl¡øˆ¬Î¬- 19 ¸—Sê˜Ú1 õ∂øÓ¬ ˘é¬… Smart phones donated to city school (IITG), a press release said. ciated with industry, in which ing outcomes and linking 1±ø‡ ˘í¬ı˘·œ˚˛± ¸±ªÒ±ÚÓ¬±¸˜”˝√√ ˜±øÚ ‰¬ø˘¬ıº The training programmes the students would design in- them with pedagogical proc- ¶§± ˚- õ∂˙±¸Úœ˚˛ ø‰¬øfl¡»¸± ø¬ı¯∏˚˛± GUWAHATI, Aug 13: Ro- classes IX and X who were un- in general to donate their used are being organized so that the dustry-oriented models. esses which is crucial to the tary Club of Guwahati Luit and able to attend online classes smart phones through social fl¡˜«‰¬±1œ 1±øÊ√…fl¡ ¬ıœ˜± ’“±‰¬øÚ academic curriculum of stu- Training programmes success of competency-based Rotary Guwahati Luit Trust during the last five months. media platforms, which education. Janasanyog/D/2632/20 ’¸˜, &ª±˝√√±È¬œ- 22 dents is not hindered due to would be handled by E&ICT donated 18 smart phones to The students will return the proved a great help in its so- the COVID-19 crisis. Under- Academy, IIT Guwahati. Pub Guwahati High School, mobiles for use by students of cial venture. No. BN/10/2020/6 Jyotinagar on Wednesday for a the next session. The event was attended by graduate engineering students Prof Dhiraj Bora, Vice Chan- mobile library, said a press re- Meanwhile, Rotary Guwa- parents, students and mem- of various branches are partic- cellor, ASTU, and Prof TG Sith- PRESS NOTICE lease issued today. hati Luit has lauded film ar- bers of Rotary Guwahati ipating in the programmes aram, Director, IIT Guwahati, The Chief Engineer, P.W.D (Buildings) Assam on behalf of the Governor of Assam invites Bids for the following project under PWD (Building) Assam from registered contractors having requisite experience in similar The smart phones were tistes Kopil Bora and Zerifa Luit, the press release fur- since August 10. were among those who attend- The programmes are being ed the inaugural programme. nature of work. Details may be seen at e-procurement portal website i.e., www.assamtenders.gov.in given to deserving students of Wahid for appealing to people ther said. Sl No. Package Name of work Approximate Time of Bid Security Bid Cost of No. value of completion (in Rs.) Security Bid work(Rs.) drawn in (in Rs.) PRESS NOTICE / IFB Zubeen ... favour of No. CS/WGTRD/SOPD(G)/2020-21/358/3 Award to NE (Contd from page 1) 123 4 56 78 The Superintending Engineer, PWD, (Roads), Guwahati While certain circles are try- 1 PRB-1 Construction of Rs 18 Rs Executive 12500/- ARIASP Circle, Ghy-21 on behalf of the Governor of Assam ing to link the incident with invites 1 (one) no. item rate Bids from approved and eligible entrepreneurs Men & Women’s 4,29,18,115.00 (eighteen) 8,58,400.00/- Engineer, Contractors registered with Assam PWD (Roads) for the Zubeen’s decision to become STAFF REPORTER and brotherhood. Barracks (R.C.C.) months (For P.W.D, works. Details may be seen at website http:// the brand ambassador for ag- Fourteen youth leaders do- with Kitchen & General) Tezpur Dining Hall & Building assamtenders.gov.in and also at the office of the ricultural and allied sector of GUWAHATI, Aug 13: ing commendable jobs in undersigned during office hours. the State, which had drawn (Assam Type) and Rs Division, Mumbai-based entrepre- their respective fields in var- site Development 4,29,200.00 Tezpur Sd/- Superintending Engineer, PWD (Roads), sharp reactions from various neurs Jutika Mahanta from ious parts of the country have at Police Reserve, (For SC/ST) Janasanyog/CF/1389/20 Guwahati ARIASP Circle, Guwahati-21 quarters, especially on social Assam and Rebecca Changki- been conferred this honour by Biswanath Chariali, Assam media platforms, police said ja Sema from Nagaland have the forum. The awardees from Note: that it was premature to draw been conferred the Mahatma the North East were chosen 1. The estimated amount (Tender amount) may vary and the Tender amount uploaded in the Detailed NIT shall TENDER NOTICE any conclusion at this moment. be treated as final. Gandhi National Award, 2020. for their pioneering role in ex- No. ACEH/CS/Spl. Pkg./21/2020-21/01 Questions are also being 2. The earlier Press Notice published in “Assam Tribune” vide dated 03/03/2020 bearing No. Janasanyog/C/ The Additional Chief Engineer, PWD(R&B), Hill, Assam, Diphu on raised on the violation of cur- The award, instituted by the ploring the talent from the NE 11389/19 may be treated as cancelled for technical reason. behalf of the Governor of Assam Invites Bids from registered contractors few rules by both the accused Mahatma Gandhi Global and giving them a platform in Sd/- Chief Engineer, PWD (Building), Assam Janasanyog/C/3069/20 Chandmari, Guwahati-3 of Class-I (A) for the work under Diphu PWD Building Division, Diphu in group of youths and the popu- Peace Forum, honours excep- Mumbai, as well as promoting PWD Karbi-Anglong District. The details may be seen at the office of the lar singer as well. tional work in the fields of hu- the tradition and culture of the undersigned during office hours w.e.f. 13.08.2020 to 03.09.2020, Selling Condemning the attack on manity, art and culture, peace NE across the globe. No. CE/CC/WR/NIT/2019-20/1003/50 of Bid documents will commence from 11.00 am of 01.09.2020 to 1.00 Zubeen, State Health and Fi- PRESS NOTICE FOR BID PM of 03.09.2020 and will be opened at 2.00 PM on 03.09.2020 nance Minister Himanta Biswa Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chandmari, Guwahati-3, on behalf of Governor of Assam invites Name of Work: “Construction of KARBI BHAWAN AT SHILLONG” Rs Flood early ... Re-Tender for the following works 1493.69 Lakhs Sarma said the singer should (Contd from page 1) Sl. Name of Name of The Scheme Approx. HOA Sd/- Addl. Chief Engineer, be kept out of petty politics. “Police will soon arrest the cul- Stating that together with science communication, the re- No. W.R. Division amount in Janasanyog/CF/1394/20 PWD(R&B), Hills, Assam, Diphu lakh (Rs.) prits as the vehicle number is sults of these assessments can enhance the resilience of flood- mentioned in the FIR,” he said. prone cities and geographies in the country, Dr Ajay Mathur, 1. Tezpur W.R. Immediate measures to protect Bihiagaon from the flood 180.000 SDRF Director General of TERI said that nature-based risks could Division devastation for river Jia-Bharali on its R/B embankment No. DRD-1(D)/08/2020/13 Sarma said that Zubeen under SDRF for the year 2018-19 now be integrated into early warning system. NOTICE INVITING TENDER should be given freedom to 2. Dhubri W.R. Immediate measures for restoration of road cum bund from 78.00 “We are delighted that our FEWS assessments can provide work for the art and culture of Division Molakowa to Kathalbari under SDRF for 2019-20. Sealed tenders affixing non-refundable Court Fee Stamp a flood management road map for cities that have perennial of Rs. 8.25 (Rupees eight and paise twenty five) only are Assam. “I neither want him to Details may be seen at website- http/assamtenders.gov.in issues of urban flooding,” he added. invited from travel agent/handling & carrying agent registered join the Congress or the BJP. I 1. The interested registered Contractor/ Bidders of WRD who are experienced in the execution of works under GVV Sarma, Member Secretary of NDMA said the expec- as travel agent/registered as handling and carrying agent want him to work for preser- Water Resources and possess required technical and financial strength may obtain the SBD which can be down loaded from the website http/assamtenders.gov.in . Amendment/Addendum to the SBD, if any, and under Registration Act for providing vehicles on hire. Detailed vation and promotion of art and tations of the civil society on the disaster management appara- culture of the State,” he added. tus was increasing every day and that despite many advances in further notifications shall appear in this website. Bid Document along with terms and conditions may be 2. The Contractor/bidder must be registered with the Electronic Tendering System (ETS) of the Govt. of obtained from the Office of the Commissioner, Panchayat & The vehicle mentioned in science and technology, a lot of work remained to be done. Assam (website http/assamtenders.gov.in Contractors can download documents free of cost. Contractors Rural Development Department Assam, Panjabari, Juripar, the FIR is registered in the “Along with early warning system, we need techno-legal meas- have to necessarily down load the bidding document from the ETS using their own ID(Digital Signature Guwahati-37 on cash payment of Rs. 200.00 on working name of Hirak Rajbangshi. Ra- ures on ground such as protection of water bodies, solid waste Certificate). Bid documents not procured (downloaded) through the ETS/not using the contractor's own user days upto 2 PM of 08.09.2020 The bid document can be jbangshi is the vice president management and cleaning of drainage channels ahead of the ID will be considered invalid and summarily rejected. Contractors submitting bids online have to submit copy of the documents of technical bid required to be submitted manually before the expiry of the sequence downloaded from the official website www.pnrdassam.nic.in . of Kamrup (Metro) district monsoon,” he said. 'Online Bid Preparation & Submission' in the tender schedule . The last date and time for submission of the The downloaded bid document shall only be accepted provided unit of NSUI. BP Yadav, DGM, Hydrology, IMD, New Delhi, stressed on Technical Bids manually is the same as the expiry of the sequence 'Online Bid Preparation & Submission' the bidder submits the amount of Rs. 200/- as cost of bid Police has already launched building flood forecasting capabilities at the local level. “We in the tender schedule. Bid will be rejected/ cancelled if Financial Bid submitted off-line/hard copy. document in the form of demand draft in favour of a massive search operation to have categorised the country into 27,000 watersheds, and based 3. All the interested bidders are requested to read the Bid Document carefully before submission of their bid Commissioner, Panchayat & Rural Development, Assam, nab the culprits and also raid- on it we issue flood warnings. With increasing incidents of 4. For any e-tendering related quarries please mail to [email protected] Panjabari, Juripar, Guwahati-37 along with the technical Bid. ed the residence of Rajbang- Sd/- Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department urban flooding, our main focus is to develop local city-specific Janasanyog/C/3108/20 Assam, Chandmari, Guwahati-3 The Bid document will be received upto 2.00 PM of 08.09.2020 shi at Pub Sarania, but the ac- forecasting systems for accurate advisory,” he said. and opened at 3 P.M on the same day. cused is on the run. Commis- “Currently, there are 25 Doppler weather radars in India to Sd/- sioner of Police Munna Prasad detect/predict likelihood of high-intensity rainfall events. IMD SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDER Commissioner, Gupta said the accused would will instal 20 radars in hill districts in the Eastern and Western Sealed tender eventually to be drawn on F-2 form affixing Non-Refundable Court fee stamps of Rs. 8.25 (Rupees Panchayat & Rural Development eight & paise twenty five) only and with a validity period 180 (one eight zero) days are invited from APWD be brought to book soon. Himalayas in the next two years,” he said. Janasanyog/C/3105/20 Assam Meanwhile, the State unit of Registered Contractor (Building) Class I (A, B, C), Class- II, Class- III & Registered contractor from RHAC for FEWS uses IMD’s weather research forecast (WRF) model the following works at details below and will be received in the office of the undersigned upto 14.00 hours on National Students’ Union of In- results of precipitation to simulate the hydrodynamic model 20.08.2020 and same will be opened on same date and place at 15.00 hours. dia while condemning the inci- GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM for flood prediction and sends out early warning. The system is Sl. Name of work Approx. value Time of Cost of bid Bid Security dent suspended Rajbangshi from No. of work completion documents 1% for 2% for GNL ASSAM INLAND WATER TRANSPORT developed with an inbuilt urban drainage to predict flood at the organisation. IPO SC/ST/OBC DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY street-level accuracy. The flood level and hotspot areas can be 1 2 34567 3rd Floor, Directorate of Inland Water Transport, Assam::Ulubari, Guwahati- PM unveils ... visualised over Google maps which will help in identifying flood- 781007:: email: [email protected] Tel: 0361-2462677 1 Construction of Car Parking 1,750,440.00 6 months 500.00 17504.00 35009.00 affected areas, disaster preparedness and management of ur- in the premises of RHAC Notice No. AIWTDS/204/2019/27 (Contd from page 1) Modi said economic reforms ban flooding-related issues such as traffic disruption, providing Secretariate Dudhnoi, Request for Quotation for Non-Consulting Services Goalpara for the year 2019-20 in the past were done under relief and recovery and managing storm water. 2 Supplying, Installation of 1,215,000.00 4 months 300.00 12150.00 24300.00 Name of Project : Assam Inland Water Transport compulsion or pressure, which Project (AIWTP) Clause 6 ... Solar Street Light within RHAC did not yield desired results. Loan Credit No. /Grant No. : IBRD-9026-IN Secretariat premises of RHAC “For us, reforms mean reforms (Contd from page 1) for the year 2018-19 Assignment Title : Request for Quotation (RFQ) Justifying this point, Bhattacharya said that there was no for "Supply of manpower on based on policy, reforms that are Note : 1. Details particulars and tender papers will be issued to the eligible contractor or their authorized person with outsource basis at Assam holistic and not piecemeal and institutional mechanism to monitor the progress of implemen- tation of the Assam Accord. He said that though Union Home attested signature in application form on presentation of the following documents with payment in current Inland Water Transport one reform forming the base for I.P.O. duly pledged in favour of Executive Engineer, PWD, Goalpara Building Division, Goalpara from this Development Society." another,” he said. “Reform is a Ministry was made the nodal ministry for implementation of office of the undersigned as mentioned above during the office hours from 17.08.2020 to 19.08.2020 The Government of India has obtained financing from the continuous process.” – PTI the Assam Accord, there was no institutional mechanism to i) Upto date Registration Certificate from APWD (Bldg) ii) GST Registration iii) PAN Card iv) Upto date World Bank towards cost of the Assam IWT Project. Under monitor the progress of implementation. He said that time to Labour Licence v) EPF Registration vi) Valid Registration Certificate from RHAC the project, State Project Director, Assam Inland Water COVID-19 ... 2. If for any reason last date of receiving or issuing tender paper is declared holiday/ Bandh tender will be time, tripartite meetings involving the State and Central Gov- received and opened on next working days. Transport Development Society (AIWTDS) invites Request (Contd from page 1) ernments and AASU were held to monitor the progress. But 3. Rate should be quoted as per BOQ for Quotation (RFQ) from eligible firms/service providers for “With the increasing the meetings were held at the whims of the Centre and there 4. The undersigned will be sole authority for reject or accept any or all tender without showing any reason and the aforesaid assignment.Complete documents of the RFQ number of recoveries, the re- were times when no review meeting was held for years. not bound to accept the lowest tender. shall be available on website http:// 5. The short NIT will form part of the contact agreement. iwtdirectorate.assam.gov.in and www.aiwtdsociety.in covery rate has risen to 70.77 The AASU chief adviser further alleged that the last review 6. GST/ Cess etc. will be recovered from bill as per Govt. Circular. The last date and time of submission of RFQ is 4th Sept per cent, while the mortality meeting at the level of the Prime Minister was held way back 8. Other details can be seen during office hour. 2020 at 14:00 hours. rate among COVID-19 pa- in 2005 and during his tenure as the Prime Minister, Narendra 9. Tenderer will have to deposit 2% (Two) P.C. for General & 1% (One) PC for SC/ ST/ OBC as earnest money in the from of NSC/ TD/ FD/ CD received from any Nationalized Bank pledge to the undersigned and Sd/- Deputy State Project Director tients has regressed to 1.96 Modi could not find time to hold even a single meeting to furnished the same alongwith the tender paper. Assam IWT Development Society per cent, and is steadily declin- review the progress of implementation of the Assam Accord, Sd/- Executive Engineer, PWD Janasanyog/CF/1387/20 Ulubari, Guwahati-781007 ing,” the ministry said. – PTI which shows lack of sincerity on the part of the Centre. Janasanyog/C/3083/20 Goalpara, Building Division FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 NORTH E AST THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 7 Tripura reports one more COVID-19 death Arunachal COVID-19 CORRESPONDENT ment works. and now all should work for more than system,” he said. patient dies at AMCH Speaking at a Bhoomi Pujan (ground- eight hours to complete the pending Deb added that the Smart City WEATHER CORRESPONDENT AGARTALA, Aug 13: A 40-year-old breaking) function for two housing works. “We must support the ‘vocal project works have been making good NORTHEAST man having liver infection died of COV- projects here, Deb said two of his fam- for local’ mantra to become self-de- progress despite the pandemic. “The ITANAGAR, Aug 13: Arunachal Pradesh today recorded ID-19 at the GB Pant Hospital here on ily members tested positive for COV- pendent and fulfil the dream of Prime roads of the city will get a new look Forecast for NE: Rain/thunder- one more casualty due to COVID-19, taking the virus death Wednesday, while 121 new positive ID-19 a week ago and now, they have Minister Narendra Modi,” Deb said. within the next six or seven months,” shower is very likely to occur toll in the State to four. at many places over Arunachal cases were reported during the past tested negative. “I went to quarantine The Chief Minister claimed that 80 he said. A 56-year-old Assam Rifles personnel died at the Assam Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, 24 hours in Tripura. The State’s COV- due to this, but I am here before you per cent of the adverse impact of flood Agartala Municipal Corporation Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh, due to ID-19 tally has now risen to 6,639 cas- to launch the projects. If one follows had mitigated this year. “There was a (AMC) Mayor Dr Prafullajit Singha, and Tripura. COVID pneumonitis with acute respiratory failure, stated a es and at present, 1,523 patients are the COVID-19 guidelines properly, the perennial problem of flood in the city, councillor Swapna Dutta, Secretary of senior Health official here. Warning: Thunderstorm with admitted in government-run hospitals. virus will not be as fatal,” he said. especially in the Banamalipur area, my Urban Development Kiran Gitte and lightning is very likely to occur The Assam Rifles jawan, who had returned from Imphal to Meanwhile, Tripura Chief Minister The Chief Minister said the devel- home constituency. This time, the in- AMC Commissioner Dr Sailesh Ku- at isolated places over Assam, Pasighat, had tested positive for COVID-19 on August 7 Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Biplab Kumar Deb today called for opment works have been badly affect- tensity of waterlogging in the city was mar Yadav were also present in the through RDT-Ag test at Rayang near the Ruksin check gate in Mizoram and Tripura. Heavy speedy implementation of develop- ed since March due to the pandemic very less due to the proper drainage programme. rain is very likely to occur at East Siang district. He was then shifted to the 188 Military isolated places over Arunachal Hospital at Likabali for further management. Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram “He was referred to the AMCH, Dibrugarh, on August 11 and Tripura. With one more death, for ICU care since his condition had deteriorated. The patient Temperatures: arrived at 6.30 pm and expired soon after at 8 pm due to Max (°C) Min (°C) COVID pneumonitis with acute respiratory failure,” State Manipur COVID-19 Surveillance Officer (IDSP) Dr L Jampa said late this evening. Dibrugarh 32.4 25.8 Tezpur 33.1 25.4 Meanwhile, as per the latest data released by the State Silchar 35.4 27.0 Directorate of Health Services, the number of COVID-19 Dhubri 32.5 26.7 toll reaches 13 Jorhat 33.0 25.1 cases has surged past the 2,500 mark in Arunachal Pradesh N Lakhimpur 33.4 24.1 CORRESPONDENT Only four (from Churach- with the detection of 82 fresh cases. Shillong 25.8 18.5 andpur) among the civilians The State’s total number of positive cases now stands at Cherrapunjee 24.8 17.8 Aizawl 26.9 19.6 IMPHAL, Aug 13: With are returnees from other 2,512, including 790 active and 1,718 discharged cases, along Kohima 24.0 17.7 the death of a 37-year-old States and the rest 87 are with four fatalities. Pasighat 33.5 24.6 man, the death toll due to local residents without any Of the new cases, as many as 17 cases were detected in Itanagar 33.2 24.2 Imphal 30.7 23.0 COVID-19 in Manipur rose significant travel history, the Itanagar followed by 14 in West Kameng and 12 in East Siang. Agartala 35.5 26.6 Youth Congress members protesting against the alleged deterioration of healthcare to 13 today. The deceased release added. Papum Pare and West Siang registered eight cases each, while services at the GB Pant Hospital, in Agartala on Thursday. – Photo: Correspondent also had hypertension. In the past 24 hours, 64 Lower Siang reported six cases. In a press release, the persons were also dis- The eastern Arunachal districts of Changlang and Tirap re- Meghalaya COVID-19 common control charged from the RIMS and corded five cases each, whereas two cases each were found in Mizoram positive cases touch 649 room here stated that the four other COVID care Upper Siang and Lohit districts. Namsai, East Kameng and COVID-19 active man hailed from Imphal centres. Longding districts registered one case each. cases surge to 640 CORRESPONDENT With 13 recovered patients antine should complete their West district. The first The total number of On the contrary, 59 COVID-19 patients were discharged being discharged today, a total quarantine period even if they COVID-19 death in Manipur STAFF CORRESPONDENT positive cases in Manipur following their recovery from the disease. Among those dis- AIZAWL, Aug 13: Mizoram of 343 persons have so far re- test negative,” the order said. was reported on July 29. stands at 4,112, including charged, Changlang, Namsai and Tirap saw the release of six- today reported a single case of covered from the disease in Mi- Earlier, those waiting for test SHILLONG, Aug 13: Active In the past 24 hours, 91 935 CAPF personnel, while teen, fourteen and twelve cured patients respectively. COVID-19, which took the zoram, putting the State’s ac- results were free to roam cases of COVID-19 have risen civilians and 39 Central the cumulative number of State’s tally to 649. tive cases at 306. around which made contact trac- to 640 after 14 more people Armed Police Force (CAPF) discharged cases is 2,295. The new positive case was Meanwhile, it is now manda- ing a difficult task when their re- tested positive in the past 24 personnel were confirmed The number of active cases detected through a rapid antigen tory for those waiting for re- sults came out positive. Such in- hours in Meghalaya. COVID-19 positive, added is 1,804 including 763 CAPF test at Champhai, an official re- sults of their swab sample tests cidents had led to complete lock- State Health Minister AL the release. personnel. The recovery lease stated, adding that the in- to self-quarantine themselves. down in several localities and Hek said that among the 14 The positive cases were rate in the State is 55.81 fected person is a 25-year-old An order issued today by Mi- hectic contact tracing. new cases, 11 are from East detected in the VRDL of percent. male, who had come from As- zoram Health and Family Wel- In the most recent case, a po- Khasi Hills district, two from the RIMS and other testing As of Thursday, 3,30,003 sam and was under institutional fare Secretary H Lalengmawia lice personnel, who was on duty West Garo Hills district and one centres, it said. The persons were screened at quarantine. He is asymptomatic. stated that anyone whose swab at a BSF quarantine centre, test- from North Garo Hills district. infected persons are from various entry points of the Meanwhile, all 42 truckers sample is collected, should not ed positive. It turned out that Among the 11 districts of the Churachandpur, Thoubal, State, while 1,07,469 stranded in Lawngtlai district in venture out of their home till the before his test result came out, State, East Khasi Hills has the Imphal West, Imphal East, individuals were tested for south Mizoram have tested neg- result is out and tests negative. he had gone to a lot of places, highest number of active cases Bishnupur and Senapati COVID-19 at various testing ative, while 82 samples tested “Once their test results are market, shops, ATM booths, (436), followed by West Garo districts. centres, official sources said. at the Zoram Medical College out, they should follow the Gov- etc. Eight people from his fam- Hills district (84) and Ri-Bhoi here have also been confirmed ernment’s guidelines. And ily and neighbourhood contract- district (83). as negative. those under institutional quar- ed the virus from him. Till date, 547 patients have recovered from the infection. Moreover, 42,706 samples have been sent for testing, out of Nagaland House session which 41,097 tested negative and the reports of 416 samples are awaited. Meanwhile, African held amid Opp boycott Swine Fever (ASF) has been con- firmed as the cause of death of 24 CORRESPONDENT 19 and health and family welfare, were laid in pigs out of 73 deaths reported the House. Owing to non-supplementary ques- across the State. The samples of DIMAPUR, Aug 13: Amid the boycott by tions from the members, these were subse- the remaining pigs have been the Opposition Naga People’s Front (NPF), a quently passed, which would be communicat- sent for further analysis. one-day session of the Nagaland Assembly was ed to all the members. Deputy Chief Minister held in Kohima today. Health and Family Welfare Minister S Pang- Prestone Tynsong said 23 vil- The Opposition party did not attend the ses- nyu Phom briefed the House on the status, lages across four districts – East sion as Speaker Sharingain Longkumer did not expenditure and activities relating to COVID- Khasi Hills, East Jaintia Hills, consider its demand to extend the session by 19 in the State. West Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi – three days to discuss matters of public impor- In his statement on COVID-19, the Chief have reported such deaths. tance like the Naga political issue, COVID-19 Minister said a sum of more than Rs 62 crore “We will declare all the plac- and the Securitisation and Reconstruction of has been spent on improving medical infrastruc- es where such deaths of pigs Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securi- ture and putting in place systems, equipment have occurred, as containment ties Interest Act, 2002. and manpower for winning the battle against zones. People residing in these Leader of the House and Chief Minister the pandemic. Rio added that the total expend- areas will also be barred from Neiphiu Rio introduced and moved the Naga- iture stood at around Rs 74 crore due to vari- slaughtering pigs and consum- land Goods and Service Tax (Amendment) Bill ous other non-medical interventions like relief ing pork,” Tynsong said. 2020 during the session. The Bill was consid- to stranded people, distribution of food and dry The Meghalaya Animal Hus- ered and later passed by the House. rations to migrants, needy people, preparation bandry and Veterinary depart- Rio, also the minister in charge of the Naga- of quarantine centres and the entire quaran- ment will issue a notification in land State Disaster Management Authority, laid tine arrangements, transport arrangements for this regard soon. “Steps are be- down the reports and rules of the state disas- bringing the people back, information, educa- ing taken to contain the dis- ter management plan, incidents response sys- tion and communication activities. ease,” he added. tem, state disaster management rules and min- Taking both the medical and non-medicalin- Meanwhile, the State Gov- imum standards of relief. terventions, the total expenditure came to ernment has also discussed the The session began with obituary references to about Rs 139 crore, out of which the State plight of street hawkers and five late members of the Assembly by the Speak- Government has spent about Rs 112 crore from decided to identify a dedicated er. Altogether 27 starred and unstarred ques- its own sources, including Rs 3.35 crore from area for them. tions, most of which were related to COVID- the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Rio said. Manipur remembers freedom fighters on Patriots’ Day

SOBHAPATI SAMOM the peace talks between the Centre and the NSCN (I-M) , IMPHAL, Aug 13: Manipur Biren Singh said that an assur- today observed the 129th Pa- ance had been received that the triots’ Day to pay tribute to opinion of the people of the the freedom fighters from the State would before concluding State. any peace accord. The day is observed on Au- Meanwhile, the Manipur gust 13 to commemorate the Government announced a list 1891 Anglo-Manipur war in of police personnel and offic- which scores of people sacri- ers who will receive medals ficed their lives to safeguard for gallantry and outstanding the independence of the land. devotion to duty. The Chief Chief Minister N Biren Minister’s Police Medal for Singh led ministers and offi- Gallantry will be awarded to cials in paying floral tribute at 13 police personnel, while the several sites including Hicham Chief Minister’s Police Medal Yaichampat, Moirangkhom, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh laying a wreath on the for Outstanding Devotion to Thangal General Temple occasion of the Patriots’ Day, at Kangla in Imphal on Duty will be awarded to sev- Complex, Palace Compound, Thursday. – Photo: Manipur DIPR en others. Kangla Uttra, Kangla Fort, Joykumar Singh, other Cabi- preme sacrifice made by our There are also reports of Saheed Minar, Bir Tikendrajit net ministers, MLAs, Chief forefathers for freedom and observance of the Patriots’ Day Park, in and around Imphal. Secretary, DGP, top civil and sovereignty of our motherland by Thangal communities, Ma- A contingent of Manipur Ri- police officers and other digni- and this sense of patriotism nipur Pradesh Congress Com- fles sounded the last post and taries attended the function. should not be forgotten by the mittee, National People’s Par- offered gun salute to the mar- Speaking to reporters, Chief present generation for ty, district administrations, tyrs, on the occasion. Minister Biren Singh said that strength and unity”. civil society organisations and Deputy Chief Minister Y the day “reminds us of the su- Responding to a question on others. 8 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI STATE FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 NEWS IN BRIEF Cop killed in mishap Bar associations stage protest JAGIROAD, Aug 13: A police official died and another person was seriously injured in a road accident on Wednes- day at Kumarbori near Nellie when a Guwahati-bound car (AS-01-AY-6312) hit the divider on NH-37. The deceased in Dhubri, Kokrajhar has been identified as Boko Police Station in-charge Ratneswar Das. The injured man, Phanindra Kalita, has CORRESPONDENTS staged a one-hour sit-in demonstration in front been shifted to GMCH, sources said. – Correspondent of the District and Sessions Court in Kokra- DHUBRI, Aug 13: Hundreds of members jhar on Thursday, demanding resumption of RTPCR tests at SMCH of the Dhubri Bar Association on Thursday physical courts and reopening of the offices of SILCHAR, Aug 13: The Silchar Medical College and sat in a demonstration in front of the District the Bar Associations. Hospital (SMCH) has conducted more than 70,000 Real Court demanding resumption of family court Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR) tests. SMCH The demonstration was organised by the vice principal Dr Bhaskar Gupta said “we have tested and reopening of the Bar Association. Kokrajhar Bar Association as per direction of 70,559 samples of RTPCR tests, and 2,828 cases have The Association submitted a memorandum the Bar Council of Assam. turned out COVID-19 positive. One patient Himangshu to the Chief Justice of India for restarting phys- A large numbers of advocates of the Dey from Amraghat, aged 70 years, was in critical ical functioning of courts under the jurisdic- Kokrajhar Bar Association took part in the condition and succumbed to the disease on August 11. tion of the Gauhati High Court and reopening demonstration by maintaining physical dis- There are 12 patients undergoing treatment in the ICU of the Bar rooms and offices. tance and other protocol due to the COV- while three have been kept under ventilator support.” A NI Choudary, former president of the All ID-19 situation. septuagenarian patient Pawan Agarwal, who underwent Assam Lawyers’ Association and member of heart transplant, turned out to be both Rapid Antigen Test Later, they submitted a memorandum to and RTPCR negative. He had come to the hospital with the Bar Council of North East said, “When the Chief Justice of India, Chief Justice of the breathing difficulties and had tested positive under the every institution is opening, why not Bars Gauhati High Court, Bar Council of India and RAT. He was given plasma therapy and Remdesivir and and the physical courts?” Bar Council of Assam through the District responded to the treatment. – Staff Correspondent He said that due to closure of the Bar, the and Sessions Judge of Kokrajhar. Constable held advocates of the state, specially in Dhubri dis- It may be mentioned here that after the trict, are facing innumerable financial issues. outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the DHUBRI, Aug 13: Dhubri police on Wednesday evening KOKRAJHAR: Along with the rest of the arrested a constable, posted at College TOP, for allegedly functioning of regular courts came to a halt by leaking information about operations and negotiating with State, the Kokrajhar Bar Association also a notification issued by the Gauhati High Court. Bar Association members during the demonstration in Dhubri. – Photo: Correspondent persons accused in different cases. Dhubri SP Anand Mishra said many operations under College TOP were constantly failing, and they have proof that constable Golzar Hussain was leaking information about police Baralia river posing threat Barpeta MP assures operations. “We have call records of the constable with the accused persons where he was giving crucial information about operations and was negotiating with to Garamsing village development at Niz Sariha them. – Correspondent ANN SERVICE mental work for the poor people. ABSU help for ailing scribe “The people are facing a plethora of prob- KALAIGAON, Aug 13: ABSU president Dipen Boro and PATACHARKUCHI, Aug 13: Barpeta MP lems, including price rise. The law and order other ABSU leaders visited the house of ailing journalist Abdul Khalek of the Congress has assured of situation has also deteriorated,” he said. Dhaneswar Rabha’s who has been suffering from kidney carrying out developmental work for the bet- The MP also asked the Deputy Commis- problems since January. Rabha is a journalist of news terment of the people. sioner of Barpeta to prepare a proposal cov- channel Asomiya Pratidin and Assamese newspaper Addressing a public meeting at Niz Sariha Khabar. GMCH doctors advised kidney transplantation, ering infrastructure development in the area. but Rabha could not afford the expensive procedure. A here, Khalek said the people have lost faith in Later, a local committee submitted a pro- resident of Kacharitol village near Tangla town, Rabha has politicians due to their nature of giving false posal to the MP urging him to upgrade the been undergoing dialysis thrice a week with public promises. railway station and construction of roads. support. Dipen Boro met him and said that ABSU would “We should be careful while giving any as- The MP was accompanied by APCC Bar- extend all support for his treatment. – Correspondent surance to the people. Moreover, we must peta district president Santanu Sarma, par- New COVID test centres finish our work in a time-bound manner,” he ty leader Girish Patgiri, Bajali Congress said. The MP criticised the BJP government GOALPARA, Aug 13: The Health department has block president Arun Das and Rakesh opened three COVID-19 testing and collection centres in for its alleged failure in taking up develop- Chakrabarty. Goalpara under Balijana revenue circle at ASTC point, CORRESPONDENT appropriate measures, the ures considering the gravity Bapujinagar and DN Singha Stadium. Joint director in the authorities are yet to come of the situation. Meet on drug Health & Family Welfare department Dr Abhijit Basu said NALBARI, Aug 13: Gar- forward. Instead of taking Talking to this correspond- a mass drive was initiated in association with the district Nilim Chowdhury amsing village near Baha- permanent steps to control ent, Mantu Das of the village administration to increase the number of Rapid Antigen trafficking rghat in Nalbari district has Tests (RAT). The district has conducted RATs on around the problem, the Water Re- claimed that the river was ANN SERVICE 8,000 persons against the target of 2,000 on Wednesday. now come under the grip of sources department is now posing a serious threat to the Award presented Around 60 new cases were identified during the sample a massive erosion threat by trying to check erosion by people, but surprisingly BAIHATA CHARIALI, tests. Balijana circle officer Pritom Das said all GP the Baralia river. Around erecting bamboo spurs. enough, the authorities have Aug 13: The Social Welfare STAFF CORRESPONDENT members including GP presidents and secretaries are 10,000 villagers are facing Worried over the situation, turned a blind eye. “A huge department of Kamrup helping the people in the rural areas. – Correspondent severe hardship. The river the people living in border- tract of land has been washed launched the Nasha Mukt DIBRUGARH, Aug 13: Veteran photojournalist and actor AASU memo on toll plaza has also posed a threat to an ing areas of Nalbari and Kam- away by the current floods, Bharat campaign, with a Hari Vinod Verma, popularly known as ‘W’, was presented embankment. rup (Rural) districts have ap- and, therefore, we need a meeting was held under the the first Journalist Nilim Chowdhury Memorial Award by the BAIHATA CHARIALI, Aug 13: The All Assam Students’ Dibrugarh Press Club on Wednesday on the occasion of the Union (AASU), Pub Kamrup unit has demanded immediate Despite repeated pleas pealed to the government to permanent solution to the chairmanship of Kamrup DC closure of the toll plaza at Madanpur. The students’ body from various quarters to take take up anti-erosion meas- problem,” he said. Kailash Karthik N. ninth death anniversary of journalist Nilim Choudhury. submitted a memorandum to Kamrup Deputy Commission- ADC Kanta Das said drug Late Nilim Chowdhury, who was in charge of the Dibrugarh er alleging that the toll plaza has affected the academic trafficking and consumption of University Library, had served as a reporter for various me- atmosphere of the Madanpur Vidyapith High School which OBITUARY psychotropic substances have dia houses during his life. He was associated with The Senti- is located just 100 metres from the school. – ANN Service Indu Phukan Kakopothar youth become a matter of concern. nel , Dainik Asam , Dainik Janambhumi , and Eastern Clari- Librarians’ Day celebrated Speaking on the occasion, the on . He was also a very good sports commentator and part- time reader of All India Radio. DERGAON, Aug 13: Librarians’ Day was celebrated Rai DC said, “To save our new In recognition of his contribution to the society through his under the aegis of the Golaghat District Library Associa- GUWAHATI, Aug 13: Indu sets example to generation, we have to or- journalistic work, Dibrugarh Press Club has been organising tion (GDLA) in association with Proficient Career Phukan Rai, a social worker ganise awareness meetings lecture events annually. However, due to the prevailing con- Counselling, Dergaon (PCCD) on Wednesday.The of Purna Nagar, Noonmati, at schools and colleges with programme was initiated by Ashadeep Bora by performing become self-reliant support from teachers and tagion crisis, a brief programme was held at the office of the passed away at her son’s res- a Borgeet. The programme moderated by GDLA secretary Janambhumi here. idence at the Jorhat Medical guardians.” He said places Sanjoy Kumar Hazarika, and was inaugurated by Inspector The programme was held in the presence of DPC presi- College campus on August 3. like Hajo, Rangiya and Baihata of Schools of Golaghat, Dr Samiran Bora. – Correspondent Chariali have become dent Prabir Chakravorty, secretary Anil Podder, Greater Di- Born in the family of Rat- hotspots for drug peddlers, brugarh Press Club secretary Ratul Gohain, family members Low-key I-Day celebrations nadhar Phukan in Titabar and the Social Welfare de- of late Nilim Chowdhury and a few others. Following a tribute HAILAKANDI, Aug 13: The Hailakandi district Dholi Gaon in 1944, her partment, police and Health to the deceased journalist, the members spoke a few words in administration has decided to tone down the Independ- brother Mahendra Phukan department should keep the memory of the late journalist. As the recipient could not ence Day celebrations in view of the COVID-19 situation. was a tampra patra -winning Deputy Commissioner Megh Nidhi Dahal convened a strict vigil. attend the programme due to illness, office bearers of the freedom fighter, and anoth- meeting with officials of all the departments to review the ASP Sanjib Saikia ex- DPC handed over the award to the photojournalist at his res- er brother Dr Bharat Chan- preparedness and gave inputs on conducting the celebra- plained how peddlers ex- idence in PN Road, Shantipara. The award comprised Rs 20,000 dra Phukan was a pioneer tions while observing social distancing and wearing of panded their illegal activities. in cash, sarai , seleng sador , japi , gamosa and a citation. masks. – Correspondent doctor. She was associated with many social organisations and had also played an active role Bimal Rajkhowa: a tribute during the Assam Agitation. Her husband Upendra Chan- Our mother Bimal Ra- working in Jorhat Govern- Her first book, Parimal , was dra Roy predeceased her. jkhowa left for her heavenly ment HS & MP School as a a book of poems published in She is survived by a son and abode on August 4 at her teacher and NCC instructor, 1946, followed by Giti Mala , a daughter. daughter’s residence in Uzan and completed her MA and a compilation of 86 songs and Bazar, Guwahati. She was 96, BEd (BT) from Gauhati Uni- Xugondhi Xomoy , a personal Sunity and was predeceased by our versity and Jorhat BT Col- account. She also wrote arti- Chakravorty father, Premadhar Rajkhowa lege, respectively. cles in Assamese magazines of Jorhat. and newspapers. GUWAHATI, Aug 13: Su- Maa was born on July 24, Maa was associated with nity Chakravorty, wife of re- 1924 in North Lakhimpur and organisations like Asam Sa- tired professor Srijib Kumar was a pioneer of women’s hitya Sabha and Assam Le- Chakravorty and a resident CORRESPONDENT he began a grocery shop at education. In those days, due khika Santha and many or- of Gandhi Basti, passed away his village with a capital of Rs to lack of facilities in Lakhim- ganisations of Jorhat and on August 12 following a brief DOOMDOOMA, Aug 13: 500 only. Just after two years, pur, she continued her Duliajan. A great academician illness. She was 81. Prasenjit Moran, son of late he started a small broiler schooling in Dibrugarh and of a period when women’s Bhubon Moran and Anila chicken farm at his village She was a pious lady and a post her matriculation, she education was in its infancy, follower of the Sathya Sai Moran of Dirak Horumesai with 50 chicks, entailing a Baksa Deputy Commissioner Ranjan Sarma taking part in started as a teacher under the she was popular among her Organisation. She is survived village of Kakopothar area in capital of Rs 9,600 only. a plantation drive at Mushalpur on Thursday. – UB Photos guidance of her uncle and ed- Besides being a teacher of students and associates. by her husband, two sons and Tinsukia district, has set an In 2009, Prasenjit started ucationist, late Rohitaswa repute, she was also a popu- On the day of her adyasrad- a daughter. example to become self-re- a broiler hatchery unit at Ka- Saikia. After her marriage, lar poet who recited her po- dha , the entire family prays for Memo to Prime Minister liant by way of poultry farm- kopothar which now produc- with our father’s encourage- ems from All India Radio Cal- eternal peace to her soul. SIVASAGAR, Aug 13: The Assam State Committee of Pranabjyoti ing. es 80,000 broiler chicks per ment, Maa graduated from cutta, as there were no radio – Deepak Rajkhowa, Advocates for ‘Pradhan Mantri Janakalyankari Yojana Prasenjit showed his po- month. In 2018, Prasenjit set Prasar and Prakhar Abhijan’, submitted a memorandum to Borkotoky JB college, Jorhat, while stations in Assam back then. Rajashri Rajkhowa Barua CORRESPONDENT tential when he was a student up a broiler layer unit at Ka- the Prime Minister through the Sivasagar Deputy of class 4. He cultivated cab- kopothar which produces Commissioner to extend the date for submission of forms bage and sold them in the for crop insurance under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima DOOMDOOMA, Aug 13: 20,000 eggs daily. Yojana by the farmers for kharif crops, which expired on Social activist markets. He used to put up During an interaction, Dr Pradip Goswami July 31. The committee in its petition said that in the Pranabjyoti stalls at various public func- Prasenjit expressed concern wake of the flood and COVID-19 pandemic, farmers have Borkotoky tions held in his village and over the unemployment Swami Vivekananda once time is still living comforta- not been able to plant seeds till now. – Correspondent breathed his sold biscuits, chana , choco- problem of the state. He has said, “Service to man is serv- bly at the age of 92. He never Workshop on yoga last at his lates, etc. He even sold fire- a desire to start agri farms ice to God.” Dr Pradip Gos- asked for fees, and was satis- Rupai Siding wood to manage the expend- with some interested unem- wami was a doctor in the serv- fied with whatever we paid DOOMDOOMA, Aug 13: A three-day national workshop ice of mankind who passed him. Such a doctor is nowa- on ‘Managing Stress with Yoga: Theory and Practice’ was residence on Tuesday. He was iture of his studies when he ployed youths of Tinsukia organised by the Department of English and NSS, Digboi 49 and was suffering from le- was in class 9. Thus, since his district. away on August 5. days very rare. College in collaboration with IQAC, Digboi College from ver-related ailments. He was childhood, he was independ- In 2018, Prasenjit received I knew him since many His death has caused a August 10-12. Digboi College principal Dr Dip Saikia also associated with several ent in nature and preferred the Chief Minister’s Inspire years when I was a student of great loss not only to his fam- inaugurated the workshop. Several sessions were socio-cultural organisations of to earn himself for his ex- Award from the State Gov- AAU in the 1980s. He was our ily but also to the society. The organized, which were moderated by Ritu Phukan, Doomdooma and his birth- panses instead of asking mon- ernment and in 2020, he was family physician, and whenev- always perfect, and he never people of Jorhat have lost a associate professor in the department of English while place Hansara Tea Estate here. ey from his farmer parents. awarded the Oikyatan Bota er anyone from our family fell prescribed a long list of med- noble doctor. May his soul Rajib Rudra Tariang and Dr Kishor Haloi offered the vote He leaves behind his mother, In 1997, Prasenjit started by TV news channel News 18 ill, we went to him for medi- icines. My mother who was rest in eternal peace. of thanks. – Correspondent wife, and a daughter. a small business. After a year, Assam North East . cal advice. His diagnosis was under his treatment for a long – Dr Gobin Chandra Bora FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 STATE THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 9 4,252 Covid Govt official cases in Dibrugarh donates plasma Krishna Kanta Handiqui State STAFF CORRESPONDENT Open University at TMCH Head Office: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati - 781017 DIBRUGARH, Aug 13: Af- CORRESPONDENT Advt. No. R2/2020 ter 263 new positive cases Applications are invited from the Indian citizens for the following TEZPUR, Aug 13: Chief were detected in the district posts- Executive Officer of Sonitpur yesterday, the total number of 1. Professor (under Surya Kumar Bhuyan School of Social Zila Parishad, Diganta Baishya COVID-19 positive cases has Sciences) - 1 (one ) post who recovered from COVID- 2. Professor (under Padmanath Gohain Baruah School of surpassed the 4,000 mark in 19 in July, donated his plasma Humanities) - 1 (one ) post the district. at Tezpur Medical College and 3. Professor (under Bhupen Hazarika School of Mass With the detection of 62 new Hospital on Thursday ex- Communication) - 1 (one ) post cases till the filing of this re- pressing solidarity with the 4. Professor (under Hiranya Kumar Bhuyan School of port this evening, the total fig- Science & Technology) - 1 (one ) post government’s appeal to COV- ure in the district now stands 5. Associate Professor in Sociology/Social Work - 1(one) ID-19 recovered patients to at 4,252. post come forward and donate their 6. Associate Professor in Computer Science - 1(one) post Banned drugs plasma for the treatment of 7. Assistant Professor in Assamese - 1 (one) post critical patients. 8. Assistant Regional Director (Jorhat) - 1 (one) post seized in Nagaon, Baishya tested positive for Online application form with details of required qualification(s), the virus on July 10. He was scale of pay, age limit, application fee etc. will be available at one held in-charge of setting up quar- the university website - www.kkhsou.in . The last date for A CORRESPONDENT antine centres across the dis- submission of application is 31 August, 2020. Sd/- Registrar trict. He was released on July NAGAON, Aug 13: Acting 18 after testing negative. on a tip-off, the Nagaon Hai- Diganta Baishya, an officer borgaon police held an Innova of the Assam Civil Service of car loaded with narcotic drugs 1995 batch, joined as Chief Ex- ASSAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION near Nagaon Khutikotia Chari- ecutive Officer of the Zila ali when the consignment was A woman buying a Tricolour from a roadside shop ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, in Tezpur on Thursday. – Parishad in Sonitpur in Sep- No.276PSC/DR-33/1/2017-2018 UB Photos being carried on the car from tember, 2019. He is the sev- NOTIFICATION Guwahati to Nagaon. enth person to have donated In continuation of this office Notification No.252PSC/DR- Subsequently, police were plasma at TMCH plasma bank. 33/1/2017-2018 dated Guwahati, 17th June/2020 and Notification dated Guwahati, the 12th July/2020, it is for able to arrest one youth while Plasma therapy has shown another managed to escape. Pandemic scenario grim in information to all the concerned candidates who have qualified considerable promise in treat- the Screening Test for the posts of Assistant Professor Later, police also seized more ment of critically-ill COVID- (Technical & Non-Technical) and Librarian in the Engineering than ten cartons of narcotic 19 patients and the Govern- Colleges of Assam under Higher Education (Technical) drugs from inside the car. Lakhimpur dist, one more dies ment of Assam has been mak- department (Advt. No. 05/2017 dated Guwahati 25th May/ According to sources, the ing fervent appeals to COV- 2017) and are eligible for the written test on Local Languages arrested youth has been iden- CORRESPONDENT tre at Nowboicha College. She So far the district recorded In another development, of Assam that, the link for the online application form to select ID-19 recovered patients to one local language for the test out of Assamese/Bengali/Bodo tified as Basanta Bania from was sent to the Assam Medi- 1,540 positive cases with 794 Lakhimpur has recorded 10 come forward and donate their Narengi in Guwahati. NORTH LAKHIMPUR, cal College & Hospital, Dibru- active patients. A total of 746 cases of Japanese Encephalitis and English ( For ST-H candidates of the Hill districts of Assam plasma for the treatment of only) will be available in the APSC’s website i.e. Sources claimed that when Aug 13: The COVID-19 sce- garh on Wednesday night as persons have been discharged from different parts of the dis- other patients. Mass aware- www.apsc.nic.in from 14.08.2020 to 31.08.2020 for the the Innova vehicle bearing nario has been worsening in her condition deteriorated. so far in the district. The La- trict. Four cases have been de- ness drives are being carried qualified candidates who due to several unavoidable registration number AS-01- Lakhimpur district as one more However, she died en-route khimpur District Jail authori- tected in Nowboicha, two from out in the State to encourage circumstances and also owing to the global pandemic were not able to submit the online application form within the last GC-9848 was approaching person died of the pandemic and to Dibrugarh. This is the sec- ty has already released in- Bogeenadi and one each from more eligible persons to come date. Those candidates, who failed to submit their online Khutikotia Chariali, a police the number of infected persons ond incident of COVID-relat- mates imprisoned for petty Dhakuakhana, Ghilamora, Bih- out and donate their plasma. team intercepted it but one of has increased alarmingly dur- ed death in Lakhimpur district. crimes in a bid to minimise the puria and Dhalpur medical application form may submit it now, on or before 31.08.2020. Kindly note those candidates who have already applied ing the last 24 hours. The district Health depart- problem of lack of space for blocks of the district. the youths who was on the car 104 new positive and selected their local language for the Local Language Test immediately got out and fled The deceased has been ment is struggling to tackle the COVID isolation inside. Except for one case, all the online before 31st July 2020 need not apply again. No changes from the spot. identified as Thageshwari Devi pandemic as all COVID care Meanwhile, the Lakhimpur JE cases are related to children cases in Golaghat in the selection of local language will be entertained once the Meanwhile, police regis- (53), a resident of ward no. 3 centres in the district are run- district Health department has under 10 years of age. CORRESPONDENT online application form is submitted successfully. The tered a case in this regard and of North Lakhimpur’s CD ning out of beds. Meanwhile, made up a plan for COVID-19 Meanwhile, all the JE pa- programme for the Local Language Test will be notified by the further investigation is on. Road. Devi, a teacher of Rupo- the district witnessed a single screening through RAT in dif- tients have been discharged DERGAON, Aug 13: After Commission in due course of time. Sd/-Secretary hi Primary School, was found day spike of 213 positive cases ferent parts of the district. The after being cured at different detection of 104 new positive Assam Public Service Commission Gohpur boy COVID-19 positive through on Wednesday, which included RAT will be conducted by 73 hospitals in various parts of the cases and discharge of 24 pa- Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on 28 policemen and 37 inmates medical teams across the dis- district. This was stated by the tients, the number of active Janasanyog/D/2622/20 swims 450 metres Thursday last and was admit- of the Lakhimpur District Jail trict in eight medical blocks, National Health Mission, La- cases decreased to 768 in in 3.15 minutes ted in the COVID Care Cen- in North Lakhimpur. targeting 19,509 persons. khimpur. Golaghat district as on Thurs- CORRESPONDENT day. With this the cumulative ADVERTISEMENT AASU demands increase positive cases in the district has A walk-in Interview will be held on 18th August, 2020 on BISWANATH CHARIALI, National Librarian’s Tuesday in the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner, Aug 13: A five-year-old child increased to 2575. DIPRO Papu Gogoi said that Kamrup for engagement of 1 No. Field Officer (On contractual from Gohpur in Biswanath dis- Day observed of seats in colleges basis) in Kamrup District. trict has recently come to among the 104 newly-found positive cases, 77 were detect- 1. Name of post: Field officer (Disaster Management) for limelight as he swam 450 me- STAFF CORRESPONDENT memoranda to the State Ed- Revenue Circle (On contractual basis). tre distance in just 3.15 min- in Dibrugarh ed through Rapid Antigen Test ucation Minister and Vice- 2. Nos. of post: 1 (One) utes. According to information JORHAT, Aug 13: AASU Chancellor of Dibrugarh Uni- (RAT) while 27 through RT- STAFF CORRESPONDENT ganathan. 3. Essential Qualification: received here, Veer Pratap members here on Thursday versity stating their demands. PCR on Thursday. Professor Ramesh Chan- G Bachelor’s degree in Science or with Statistics, Geography, Pegu, son of Nijumani Pegu and staged a sit-in demonstration AASU State organising sec- DIBRUGARH, Aug 13: dra Gaur, Dean and Head, Environmental Science, Geology as a subject, or diploma Jilikanta Pegu, a farmer by pro- in front of the Jorhat Deputy retary Jul Khound, assistant One electrocuted The Dibru College Central Kala Nidhi Division of Indira in Civil Engineering or Architecture from a recognized fession of no. 2 Chakala Rajabari Commissioner’s office in sup- general secretary (AASU’s CORRESPONDENT Library and the Manohari Gandhi National Centre for University/ Institute. village under Gohpur subdivi- port of several demands re- Jorhat district unit) Bijoy Devi Kanoi Girls’ College Li- Arts, New Delhi, was the G Should not be below 21 years and above 35 years as on sion, managed to cover that lating to the education sec- Shankar Bordoloi and educa- RANGIYA, Aug 13: A 20- brary here jointly organised key guest speaker in the web the 1st January, 2020,relaxable in case of ST/SC distance in a local river. tor. tion secretary (Jorhat district) year-old youth, identified as a web talk on the occasion of talk programme. candidate as per rules A Kindergarten student of Holding placards and shout- Rajib Bora were among those Prahlad Deka of Barmura vil- 128th birth anniversary of Dr Professor Gaur highlight- G Computer skills specially MS word/Excel/Power Point/ Rajabari Little Star School, the ing slogans, the protesters who took part in the stir. lage under Rangiya Police Sta- SR Ranganathan, the Father ed the relevance of Dr Ran- Internet usage/emails. boy started swimming at the demanded an increase in the The protesters said be- tion, died on Wednesday due of Library Science, yesterday ganathan in the present G Preference will be given to candidates having done BCA age of three in a nearby river number of seats in colleges, if cause of the prevailing COV- to electrocution when he came in keeping with National Li- time. He raised various is- or equivalent course on Computer Science. called Mornoi and since then, necessary introducing night ID-19 pandemic, many stu- in touch with a high voltage brarians’ Day. sues and challenges current- 4. Duty Station: He/She will be stationed in one of the Revenue it has been going on. One Di- session classes for students dents, who earlier used to go main line wire. Deka met with Dipika Das, the librarian ly faced by the libraries Circle Offices and will work under the direct control and ganta Kaman, a local youth, and enrolling all higher and out of the State, had got them- the ill-fated death after he tried of Dibru College, paid trib- across the country. supervision of the Circle Officer, who will be authority to came to know about the child’s higher secondary passed out selves admitted in colleges in to cut some branches of a tree ute to Dr Ranganathan by Professor Gaur said it was sanction leave and returning officer in respect of talents and he arranged a test students in colleges. their respective places this near the wire. He was imme- lighting a traditional lamp. important to give considera- Performance appraisal. for Veer Pratap in which he The student body, through year, thereby necessitating an diately shifted to Rangiya CHC Madhumita Goswami tion to various challenges 5. Period of Service: 11 months. (subject to annual successfully achieved the said the Jorhat Deputy Commis- increase in seat capacity of the where he succumbed to his Borthakur, associate profes- faced by the libraries. renewal) feat. His father said that he sioner, later separately sent colleges in the State. injuries. sor of Dibru College, recit- Dr Gaur further urged 6. Remuneration . wanted his son to become a ed slokas from The upon young professionals to G An amount of Rs. 20,000/, will be paid as fixed and swimmer, but they faced lots ADVERTISEMENT Gita before the commence- come forward to tackle the consolidated monthly remuneration which includes- of problems as there is nei- Applications are invited for ment of the talk. The pro- emerging challenges and Widows of freedom Pay : Rs 15,000/- ther any swimming facility nor one post of Driver on gramme started with a wel- contribute towards enhanc- Mobility Allowance : Rs 4,000/- any coach at Gohpur to train Contingent basis for office come address by Dr Nibed- ing the significance of the Telephone Charges : Rs 1,000/- his son with the right direc- fighters felicitated of the District and Sessions ita Phukan, Principal, profession. He concluded his tion. The parents have sought Judge, Nalbari. For more 7. No TA/DA will be provided to the candidates appearing in MDKG College. talk by saying: “Live with the CORRESPONDENT Chandra Biswas; Sudha Rani government’s help in this re- details log on to the official the interview, Candidates should bring all original The inaugural address profession and die with the Chakraborty, widow of Mono- documents relating to educational qualification, Caste and spect. website http:// was delivered by Dr Jitu profession”. HAILAKANDI, Aug 13: mohan Chakraborty; Renu nalbarijudiciary.gov.in age proof certificate, Permanent Residence Certificate Lawyers stage Buragohain, Principal, Dibru About 340 participants Widows of freedom fighters Purkayastha, widow of Dhiren- Sd/- District & and other certificates relating to additional qualifications. College. The programme from India and abroad report- were felicitated on the 78th dra Chandra Purkayastha; Parul Sessions Judge 8. Time of Interview: 10 AM onwards protest in was moderated by Prof edly attended the web talk anniversary of Quit India Move- Bala Chakraborty, widow of Nalbari Sd/- Deputy Commissioner, Nandita Baishya, associate programme. The pro- ment in Hailakandi. Hailakandi Mohini Ranjan Chakraborty Janasanyog/C/3098/20 Janasanyog/D/2588/20 Amingaon, Kamrup Karimganj professor, Dibru College. Ja- gramme concluded with the circle officer Tridip Roy felici- and Bazanti Das, widow of Sa- ANN SERVICE davjyoti Saikia, librarian, vote of thanks from Dipika tated them on Thursday. Roy day Gobinda Das, with a shawl, MDKG College, presented Das, librarian, Dibru College, presented Pushpa Rani a bouquet of flowers and best NILAMBAZAR, Aug 13: a brief life sketch of Dr Ran- a release stated. Biswas, widow of Naresh wishes on the occasion. ’¸˜ ’±Àµ±˘Ú1 Ó¬Ô…Àfl¡±¯∏ The lawyer bodies of Karim- ganj staged a demonstration at ’¸˜ ‰¬1fl¡±À1 ‹øÓ¬˝√√±ø¸fl¡ Â√¬ıÂ√1œ˚˛± ’¸˜ ’±Àµ±˘Ú1 ¤‡Ú ¬Û”Ì«±—· Ó¬Ô…Àfl¡±¯∏ the district and sessions judge õ∂Ì˚˛Ú1 fl¡±˜ ˝√√±Ó¬Ó¬ ∆˘ÀÂ√º ’øÓ¬ ˙œÀ‚Ë˝◊√√ õ∂fl¡±˙ ¬Û±¬ı˘·œ˚˛± ¤˝◊√√ Ó¬Ô…Àfl¡±¯∏Ó¬ ’¸˜ court and the chief judicial magistrate court, demanding ’±Àµ±˘ÚÀfl¡øffl¡ Œfl¡±ÀÚ± Ó¬Ô… ˚±ÀÓ¬ ¬Û±˚«˜±ÀÚ ¬ı±√ ¬Ûø1 Ú±˚±˚˛, Œ¸˝◊√√Àé¬SÓ¬ ¸√±˙˚˛ immediate resumption of ac- ¬ı…øMê√˚ ¸—·Í¬Ú ˚ ·Àª¯∏fl¡ ˚ ¸À‰¬Ó¬Ú Ú±·ø1fl¡1 ¸˝√√À˚±ø·Ó¬± ¤fl¡±ôLˆ¬±Àª fl¡±˜Ú± fl¡1± ∆˝√√ÀÂ√º tivities of the courts and reo- pening of the bar libraries. ø¬ıÀ˙¯∏Õfl¡ ’±Àµ±˘Ú1 ¸˜˚˛ÀÂ√±ª±Ó¬ ¸—‚øȬӬ Œfl¡±ÀÚ± ‚Ȭڱ1 ’±À˘±fl¡ø‰¬S, ’±Àµ±˘Ú1 It may be mentioned here ¸˜˚˛ÀÂ√±ª±Ó¬ ø¬ıøˆ¬iß ’=˘1 ¬Û1± õ∂fl¡±ø˙Ó¬ ¤˝◊√√ ø¬ı¯∏˚˛fl¡ ’±À˘±‰¬Úœ ˚ ¢∂Lö˚ ¬Û≈øô¶fl¡± ’±ø√1 that the financial condition of ëfl¡ø¬Ûí, ’±Àµ±˘Ú1 ’±Ò±1Ó¬ õ∂dÓ¬ fl¡1± Œfl¡±ÀÚ± ·Àª¯∏̱-¬ÛS ˚ Ó¬Ô…ø‰¬S, fl¡±À1±¬ı±1 almost all practising lawyers has become miserable due to ˝√√±Ó¬Ó¬ Ôfl¡± ’±Àµ±˘Ú1 fl¡±˚«…¸”‰¬œ1 Œfl¡±ÀÚ± Œ·±˝√√±ø1 ¬ı± ’Ú…±Ú… ÚøÔ ’±ø√1 õ∂øÓ¬ø˘ø¬Û the shutdown of court activi- Ó¬˘1 øͬfl¡Ú±Õ˘ ˚Ô±˙œÀ‚Ë Œõ∂1Ì fl¡ø1 ά◊Mê√ Ó¬Ô…Àfl¡±¯∏ õ∂Ì˚˛ÚÓ¬ ’±ôLø1fl¡Ó¬±À1 ¸˝√√À˚±· ties due to the nationwide lock- down since March 25 last. fl¡ø1¬ıÕ˘ ø¬ıÚ•⁄ ’Ú≈À1±Ò Ê√ÀÚ±ª± ˝√√í˘º ¤˝◊√√ ø¬ı˙±˘ fl¡˜«Ó¬ ¸˝√√À˚±ø·Ó¬± ˘±ˆ¬ fl¡1± ¬ı…øMê√˚ A section of lawyers in the ¸—·Í¬Ú ˚ ’Ú≈ᬱÚ-õ∂øÓ¬á¬±Ú ’±ø√1 Ú±˜ ά◊Mê√ Ó¬Ô…Àfl¡±¯∏Ó¬ fl‘¡Ó¬:Ó¬±À1 ¶§œfl¡±1 fl¡1± ˝√√í¬ıº district, after observing one- hour protest, submitted sepa- ’±˜±1 øͬfl¡Ú± – rate memorandums to the ˚≈Ȭœ˚˛± ¸ø‰¬¬ı, Chief Justice of India and the Chief Justice of Gauhati High ’¸˜ ‰≈¬øMê√ 1+¬Û±˚˛Ì ø¬ıˆ¬±·, Court through the district and ’¸˜ ¬Ûq ø‰¬øfl¡»¸± ø¬ı¯∏˚˛± õ∂ø˙é¬Ì õ∂øÓ¬á¬±Ú Œé¬S, sessions judge Suchitra Bhat- tacharjee, demanding imme- ‡±Ú±¬Û±1±, &ª±˝√√±È¬œ- 781022 diate resumption of proceed- ˝◊√√-Œ˜˝◊√√˘- [email protected] ings of the courts and opening of the offices of bar associations. A flood victim on a boat collecting drinking water from a tubewell, in Mayong on Thursday. – UB Photos Œ˜±¬ı±˝◊√√˘ Ú•§1 – 97061-94513 Janasanyog/D/2593/20 FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 10 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI LEISURE & L IFESTYLE

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Aug. 14, 2020: Observant, honest and funny, your extreme talents often make you a leader in your field. This year, you are challenged until winter, when your fortunes change for the better. If single, you wear your heart on your sleeve, and so attract a dominant type of individual. Not the type you need this year. If attached, you have a very entwined relationship, almost breathing the same breaths. VIRGO gives you some rationality. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult. ARIES (March 21-April 19) ### You’re ready to explore and wander. Reflect upon a world map to help intuit the best places for moves or visits. Mean- while, you take care of immediate transportation needs. Obstacles posed by communication gaps or ornery neighbors are easily over- come. Tonight: Spacing out. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ® #### Today brings favorable aspects to your financial sector THE PHANTOM By Lee Falk Across 26 Evicting an alien 9 ___ going : de- and enables you to attain greater security and add to your 1 Weeps convul- (9) parted ? (3) earnings. A relationship also solidifies. A practical mood prevails. Dou- 11 Sharpened (5) ble-check directions and details connected to work. Tonight: Check up sively (4) 27 Get the better of on an elderly relative. 4 Left off (6) (6) 12 Silo contents (5) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) 8 Fall behind (3) 28 Takes another 15 Currency of Argen- ##### Today brings you to the attention of others. Don’t be shy 10 Ruffian (4) look at (7) tina (4) — this is your time to shine. Keep impatience in check. If you’re 13 Devices used to 32 Cross (8) 16 Hindu ascetic (4) feeling stressed, seek relaxation. Get organized, and much can be accom- 18 Base of a plant (4) plished. Tonight: Celebrate as only a Gemini knows how to celebrate. improve air qual- 34 Vesicle (4) 19 Biblical garden (4) CANCER (June 21-July 22) ity (8) 35 Tap lightly (3) 20 Exceed (3) #### Take note of your dreams. A meaningful message might 14 Fast stream (7) 36 Period of immatu- be encoded. You will enjoy times of quiet reverie today. There 23 Moral values (5) 15 Small growths of rity (6) are thoughts and feelings you might prefer to keep to yourself for the 24 Chews (5) mucous mem- 37 Border (4) time being. Tonight: Go to bed early and get a restful sleep. 25 Large beaked bird LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) brane (6) Down (6) ##### Today is a time to embrace ambitious goals — think 17 Outer boundary 1 Badgers’ den (4) 26 At the time of (6) and dream big. You will be warmly welcomed into new groups. (9) 2 Smear (4) You can overcome old obstacles with ease. Helpful people are all 28 Slash (3) around you. Tonight: Write up a wish list of your greatest aspirations. 21 Spanish title (3) 3 Principal (4) 29 School test (4) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 22 Windows prede- 5 Newspaper chief 30 Looked at (4) ### Competitors provide inspiration. Professional obligations cessor (3) (6) 31 Eye inflammation can be stressful. Take time to relax and regroup if you start to 23 ___ on : incite 6 Ursala’s film (3) (4) feel pressured. Travel, new technologies and assuming greater lead- BLONDIE 33 Ashes holder (3) ership are all part of expanding your horizons at work. Tonight: Catch (3) 7 Stop (6) up with old friends.

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1 Sobs, 4 Ceased, 8 Lag, 10 Thug, 13 Ionisers, 13 Thug, 10 Lag, 8 Ceased, 4 Sobs, 1 security needs and decisions of others intertwine with your own finances. Across: Tonight: Have that family discussion that’s been put off for too long. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ### A relationship reaches a turning point. Expectations are ® important in relationships. Others appreciate you, but compan- HEALTH CAPSULES JUMBLED WORDS ions can be high maintenance. Friends have valuable suggestions. Be by Bron Smith Given below are four jumbled words. Solve the jumbles to make proper words and move cooperative. Teamwork is the secret to success today. Tonight: Inti- them to the respective squares below. Select mate dinner with your loved one. the letters in the shaded squares and jumble CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) them to get the answer for the given quip. #### Buy a new calendar to help plan your days efficiently. Time is your most precious asset now. Vow to use it wisely. Working conditions HAGAR THE HORRIBLE will become less stressful. Heed new information concerning health and fitness options. Tonight: Consult a mentor you respect. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ##### Today would be a wonderful time to explore which way your heart really leans. A revelation about a person or an important interest will be realized. The rest of your day is very upbeat. Finances are promising. Tonight: Twirling around in delight. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) #### Avoid confrontations or financial risk today. All that is familiar and tried-and-true has a special magic now. Visits from long-lost friends and relatives can be important. Prepare for some The true meaning of religion is thus not added household expenses. Tonight: Listen to an elderly female fam- simply morality, but morality touched by ily member who is lonely. _____ – Matthew Arnold (7)

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Stole, bigot, indent, whammy. indent, bigot, Stole, Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. Words: – LAO TZU to be of a diagnostic nature. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 BUSINESS & E CONOMY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 11 Retail inflation rises to 6.93% in July SIP inflows hit 22-month low NEW DELHI, Aug 13: In- Groww, said Indian SIP inves- NEW DELHI, Aug 13: Re- inflation. The central bank suming operations, availabil- “As expected, the soaring rowings,” Chowdhury said. Investment in vestments in mutual funds tors are showing immense re- tail inflation rose to 6.93 per mainly factors in retail infla- ity of price data has also im- vegetable prices amidst Rahul Gupta, head of re- June 2020 through Systematic Invest- silience amid the ups and downs cent in July, mainly driven by tion while arriving at its bi- proved. heavy rainfall and localised search of Currency, Emkay ment Plans (SIPs) hit a 22- dropped below in the market. rising prices of food items like monthly monetary policy. NSO collected prices from lockdowns, contributed to Global Financial Services, month low of Rs 7,831 crore in Rs 8,000 crore He further said the number vegetables, pulses, meat and As per the NSO data, in- 1,054 (95 per cent) urban the spike in food inflation in said the CPI remains above July amid market volatility. of more mature investors who fish, government data flation in rural India was 7.04 markets and 1,089 (92 per July 2020, which is expected RBI’s target range mainly for the first time showed on Thursday. per cent, while in urban are- cent) villages during the to soften somewhat in the due to uptick in food inflation. Inflows through SIP have since November stick through ups and downs The inflation based on the as it was 6.84 per cent dur- month of July 2020, an offi- ongoing month,” she said. While the nationwide lock- slowed down in the past four 2018 using SIPs is also steadily ris- Consumer Price Index (CPI) ing July, translating into a cial release said. Nayar opined that the sta- down is easing, food inflation months but experts believe the ing. Currently, mutual funds Besides, investment in June stood at 3.15 per cent in July combined rate of price rise The price data are usually bilisation in prices of crude still remains a concern as re- route still continues to be the have 3.27 crore SIP accounts 2020 dropped below Rs 8,000 2019. of 6.93 per cent. collected from selected oil and retail fuels in recent gional lockdowns still per- preferred one for retail inves- through which investors regu- crore for the first time since Retail inflation for June has The rate of price rise in 1,114 urban markets and se- weeks would ease the incre- sist, he said. tors to invest in mutual funds larly invest in Indian mutual November 2018. been revised upwards to 6.23 ‘meat and fish’ segment was lected 1,181 villages through mental pressure on the CPI “Eventually, with better as it helps them reduce mar- fund schemes. per cent from the earlier es- 18.81 per cent in July over personal visits by field staff inflation in the ongoing monsoon and further easing ket timing risk. Investment through the Investments through SIPs timate of 6.09 per cent, as per the same month last year. of the Field Operations Divi- month. of lockdown, we can expect Besides, equity mutual route was Rs 7,917 crore in have been rising for the last few the data released by the Na- Similarly, the annual infla- sion of NSO, under the Min- Suman Chowdhury, chief inflation to come under RBI’s funds, which mainly depend on June, Rs 8,123 crore in May, Rs years. tional Statistical Office tion was 12.41 per cent in istry of Statistics and Pro- analytical officer, Acuite Rat- target range. But until the SIP for flows, saw a withdraw- 8,376 crore in April and Rs SIP investment stood at (NSO). ‘oils and fats’ and 11.29 per gramme Implementation, on ings & Research, said infla- CPI hovers above 6 per cent, al of Rs 2,480 crore, data from 8,641 crore in March. over Rs 1 lakh crore in 2019- The Reserve Bank of In- cent in vegetables. a weekly roster. tionary concerns may lead to RBI will remain hesitant on Association of Mutual Funds in Experts said the slowdown 20, almost Rs 92,700 crore in dia has been mandated by the The annual inflation in the Commenting on the data, a delay in further rate cuts cutting repo rate,” Gupta India (Amfi) showed. in monthly SIP contribution 2018-19, over Rs 67,000 crore government to keep the CPI- food basket was 9.62 per cent, Aditi Nayar, Principal Econ- and can raise the risks of stag- added. This was the first outflow in could be due to the strain on in 2017-18 and over Rs 43,900 based inflation at 4 per cent the data showed. omist, ICRA, said the CPI in- flation. Nish Bhatt, founder and more than four years. cash flows and incomes expe- crore in 2016-17. (+,- 2 per cent). In the ‘fuel and light’ seg- flation hardened to a sharp- “It is also expected to have CEO, Millwood Kane Inter- As per the data, the 45-play- rienced by several investors SIP is an investment plan of- Retail inflation has re- ment, the CPI-based inflation er-than-anticipated level, led an adverse impact on bond national, said high inflation er industry raised Rs 7,831 on account of the COVID-19 fered by mutual funds, where- mained above the 4 per cent stood at 2.8 per cent. by core items that are still yields in the near term and despite lockdown and low crore through SIP route last situation. in one can invest a fixed amount mark since October 2019. As the various COVID-19- adjusting to the new de- may trigger the higher use fuel prices is a cause of wor- month. This was the lowest They further said once the in a mutual fund scheme peri- Last week, the Reserve related restrictions were mand-supply dynamics, even of liquidity and yield manage- ry and may affect the central level since September 2018, economic situation improves, odically at fixed intervals, once Bank had kept interest rates gradually lifted and non-es- as the increase in food infla- ment tools to optimise the bank’s ability to act on rates when investment through the the flow should also pick up. a month, instead of making a on hold to contain elevated sential activities started re- tion was along expected lines. cost of government’s bor- going forward. – PTI route stood at Rs 7,727 crore. Harsh Jain, co-founder of lump sum investment. – PTI

Foundation laid Zydus Cadila launches for pvt rail Darjeeling tea generic version of coach factory HYDERABAD, Aug 13: industry in ‘bad shape’ Telangana’s Industries Minis- KOLKATA, Aug 13: The Darjeeling tea industry is in Remdesivir in India ter KT Rama Rao on Thurs- “bad shape” as the production has been severely hit due NEW DELHI, Aug 13: diagnostic tests available or day laid the foundation stone to phases of lockdown and excessive rain in the hills, an Drug firm Zydus Cadila on exploring new treatment for Medha Rail Coach Factory official of the planters’ association said on Thursday. Thursday said it has launched options, he added. at Kondakal near Hyderabad. The garden owners are anticipating losses this year as a generic version of Remde- The active pharmaceutical Coming up over 100 acres, the output will be lower than the annual production of sivir, used for treating pa- ingredient (API) for the drug it will be India’s largest pri- about seven million kg, Darjeeling Indian Tea Associa- tients suffering from severe has been developed and vate rail coach factory and will tion secretary Mohan Chhetri said. COVID-19 symptoms, at Rs manufactured at the group’s be capable of manufacturing “The industry is in bad shape. Phases of lockdown and 2,800 per 100 mg vial in the API manufacturing facilities coaches, locomotives, metro excessive rain have taken a toll on the crop,” he said. Indian market. in Gujarat, Zydus Cadila said. trains and monorail. Earlier, production of Darjeeling orthodox variety was Branded as Remdac, the Complete backward inte- Being set up by Medha around nine million kg annually. drug is the most economical gration makes Remdac the Group with an investment of “This had gone down to seven million kg. This year, it Remdesivir brand in India, most economical Remdesiv- Rs 1,000 crore, the coach fac- will be even less than that. The industry is not bullish on Zydus Cadila said in a regula- ir brand in India, it added. tory will have a production ca- the recovery of production. The output loss can be as- tory filing. In June this year, Zydus had pacity of 500 coaches and 50 certained only after October,” he said. The company said the entered into a non-exclusive locomotives per year. Chhetri said the temperature in Darjeeling usually drug will be made available agreement with Gilead Sci- Rama Rao said the plant with starts going down this time of the year, which is not employment potential of 2,200 suitable for production. A video grab of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the launch of across India through the ences to manufacture and sell ‘Transparent Taxation – Honoring The Honest’ platform via video conferencing, in New group’s distribution chain Remdesivir, the investiga- would give a big push for the “The ideal temperature is between 20-25 degree Cel- Delhi on Thursday. – PTI reaching out to government tional drug, which has been manufacturing sector. sius. Now it is less than that,” he said. and private hospitals treating issued an emergency use au- He hoped that the first as- As per the Indian Tea Association (ITA) estimates, COVID-19 patients. thorisation by the US Food sembly unit of the plant would production in north India, comprising Assam and north BPCL net “Remdac is the most af- and Drug Administration be ready in 15 months to cater Bengal, was down by 40 per cent during January-June ‘Hindustan fordable drug as we would (USFDA) to treat patients to the future requirements of period this year as compared to the corresponding profit almost like to enable patients to have suffering from severe symp- Telangana of not just metro and months of 2019. doubles in Q1 Unilever to widen access to this critical drug in toms of COVID-19, the fil- mono rails but also high-speed Calcutta Tea Traders Association chairman Vijay Jag- NEW DELHI, Aug 13: Pri- the treatment of COVID- ing said. trains. KTR, as the minister is annath had said that the Indian tea industry is staring at a vatisation-bound Bharat Pe- 19,” Cadila Healthcare man- Zydus Cadila’s vaccine Zy- crop loss of around 200 million kg during the year. – PTI lead in downturn’ popularly known, said Medha troleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) on aging director Sharvil Patel Cov-D is now in phase-II of was making Telangana proud by Thursday reported nearly dou- NEW DELHI, Aug 13: For 1.4x faster than peers over said. clinical trials, it added. not only emerging as India’s bling of net profit in the June Hindustan Unilever Ltd the next five years. More Through the course of this Zydus Cadila is the fifth largest private rail coach mak- quarter after inventory gains (HUL), the downturn is the importantly, it has started pandemic, the company’s ef- company to have launched its Tax raids to be er but also a global player. offset a decline in refining mar- time to widen its competi- gaining share in soaps (c.16 forts have been focused on generic version of Remdesi- He recalled that at the gins and fuel sales. tive advantages and leverage per cent of sales), where it supporting people in this vir in India. Hetero Labs, time of formation of Telanga- approved only by I-T Standalone net profit in April- its core strengths to the full- was losing share; this could healthcare crisis, whether it Cipla, Mylan and Jubilant Life na state, the Centre had June stood at Rs 2,076.17 crore est, according to a research meaningfully contribute to its is through developing vac- Sciences have already promised a rail coach factory compared with Rs 1,075.12 report by Japanese financial sales,” Nomura said. cines, ramping up production launched their generic ver- top brass: Govt in public sector at Kazipet crore a year back, the compa- services house, Nomura. “We believe HUL is also and distribution of critical sions of antiviral drug Rem- but even after six years, no NEW DELHI, Aug 13: In for TDS charges, as the case ny said in a regulatory filing. “While it demonstrated well-equipped to capture any drugs and therapies, making desivir in the country. – PTI step was taken. – IANS a major move to curb unau- may be,” said the order. The company earned USD its best-in-class strategy and down-trading, as its products thorised income tax surveys It noted that the survey ac- 0.39 on turning every barrel of execution during recent straddle the price-point pyr- and raids, the Centre has now tion under Section 133A of crude oil into fuel as compared major events (demonetisa- amid,” it added. come out with an order that the Act being an intrusive ac- to a gross refining margin tion, GST), it continues to Introducing new catego- only the Director General of tion, it is expected that the (GRM) of USD 2.81 a barrel in display material improve- ries and developing markets Income Tax (Investigation) same should be carried out the same period of the previ- ments in preparedness, plan- even in tough times, HUL has and the Chief Commissioner with utmost responsibility ous year. Fuel sales in the quar- ning and transforming in cur- introduced new categories for Income Tax (TDS) can and accountability. ter that saw economic activity rent tough times,” Nomura (laundry sanitizers, anti- approve I-T raids. Under Section 133A of the coming to a halt due to nation- said. germ wash booster, disin- In an order, the Central Income Tax Act, an income- wide COVID-19 lockdown “We believe in this down- fectant sprays/wipes) given Board of Direct Taxes tax officer or any authorised slipped to 7.53 million tonnes turn, HUL can further widen elevated consciousness (CBDT) directed that the of- inspector of income tax can when compared to 11.11 mil- its competitive lead vs peers around hygiene. ficers posted in Directorates enter any place within the lion tonnes sales last year. and is well-equipped to drive Also, the market has be- of Investigation and Com- limits of the area assigned to “Decrease (in sales) is main- share gains and expand mar- come more conducive to de- missionerates of TDS, “only him, or any place occupied by ly in retail petrol (38.77 per gins,” the report said. veloping categories in which and exclusively” shall act as any person in respect of cent), retail diesel (34.62 per Recruiting consumers in it has been investing (hand/ “income tax authority” for whom the income-tax offic- cent,) ATF (82.92 per cent) and its core categories during the dish wash, floor/toilet clean- the purposes of power of sur- er exercises jurisdiction or partly offset by an increase in downturn, HUL has in- ers, growing at 2x), and vey under Section 133A of at which a business or pro- LPG (10.83 per cent),” it said. creased its focus on protect- HUL’s dominant position in the Income Tax Act. fession is carried on, for tax Company officials said the ing volumes during the cur- these categories with supe- “The competent authori- surveys and raids. rise in profit was primarily due rent downturn. rior right-to-win should fur- ty for approval of such sur- The concerned officer may to inventory gains resulting “It has gained share in 86 ther accelerate sales. vey action u/s 133A of the Act also inspect books of account from the valuation of invento- per cent of its portfolio in Q1 “We expect the GSKCH shall henceforth be DGIT or other documents as he may ry held rising because of a pick and is consistently doing so, merger to further boost (Inv) for investigation wing require and which may be avail- up in oil prices in the later half which should, in our view, HUL’s sales and margin pro- and Pr. CCIT/CCIT (TDS) able at such place. – IANS of the quarter. – PTI enable it to gain value share file,” Nomura said. – IANS Governing body meet Virgin Atlantic to resume of AS-CFMS held flights to India in Sept STAFF REPORTER ification of bye laws of Assam Societies more financial management discipline in MUMBAI, Aug 13: Brit- India and we are delighted to for Comprehensive Financial Manage- the State. ish premier carrier Virgin resume our passenger serv- GUWAHATI, Aug 13: The governing ment System, permission for opening He also urged upon all the govern- Atlantic on Thursday an- ices to this beautiful country,” body meeting of Assam Societies for of bank account for AS-CFMS, approval ment departments to empower them- nounced the resumption of Alex McEwan, commercial Comprehensive Financial Management for the Assam State Public Finance In- selves technologically to reap the bene- its flight services to Delhi manager (India), Virgin At- System (AS-CFMS), took place in As- stitutional Reforms (ASPIRe) office, fits of AS-CFMS. He also thanked the and Mumbai from London lantic, said. sam Administrative Staff College here framing of Assam Public Procurement Finance Department for enabling Assam Heathrow, under the air Indian budget carrier today, called for extensive use of online Act, 2017, upgradation of data centre and to become the only State in the country bubble pact, starting Sep- SpiceJet, which has secured transaction of both revenue and non-rev- IT equipment, creation of Assam Public and amongst the five regions globally to tember 2. temporary slots under the enue segments for lending more trans- Finance Management Institute, imple- be selected for IFMIS technical assist- Virgin Atlantic plans to op- Both the destinations will governments, it said. air bubble pact, has already parency, speed and accountability in fi- mentation of eGRAS, etc. ance from KPFIS (Korea) and World erate three flights a week provide connections to New An air bubble is a bilateral announced its plans to fly to nancial management. In the meeting, Sonowal said that the Bank last year. from Delhi to London Hea- York JFK and will operate on arrangement with a set of the UK from September. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minis- Finance Department has created a plat- Attending the meeting, Finance Min- throw from September 2, 787-9 Dreamliner, it said. regulations and restrictions, Virgin Atlantic said it has ter Sarbananda Sonowal, took stock of form and transparent system for han- ister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said that while Mumbai services are The flights to the two des- in which the carriers of the put in place additional meas- different segments of work being exe- dling and regulating the financial trans- though steps have been taken to under- planned to recommence from tinations in India from Lon- two countries can operate in- ures at the airport and on cuted by Assam Societies for Compre- actions. He also said that AS-CFMS has take all revenue transactions under the September 17 with four don are being resumed un- ternational flights. board to ensure health and hensive Financial Management System. ushered in good governance, good fi- new system, efforts are on to bring in flights per week, the airline der the air bubble pact be- “This year marks 20 years safety of its people and cus- The meeting took key decisions like rat- nancial management thus bringing in non-revenue segments too. said in a release. tween the UK and Indian of flying between the UK and tomers. – PTI 12 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI SPORTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Hyderabad FC sign Atalanta’s dream Champions Halicharan Narzary League debut ends in heartbreak

HYDERABAD, Aug 13: Halicharan having a hard-working play- LISBON, Aug 13: Just like that, ers, and grasped their heads in shock Building up to the new sea- er on the squad. Atalanta’s Champions League dream and groaned at the late heartbreak. son, Indian Super League side “Narzary is an exciting play- was over. “Atalanta already won and the city Hyderabad FC on Thursday er and has been a valuable as- Two late goals three minutes apart already won because five months ago, confirmed the signing of ex- set for both club and country ended Atalanta’s remarkable run and when Atalanta beat Valencia and we perienced India winger Hali- over the last few years. crushed the hopes of its fans back home were in our darkest days, a night like charan Narzary. “His experience and work in Bergamo, the small Italian city hit tonight looked like impossible back The 26-year-old player rate coupled with his skill set, hard by the coronavirus pandemic. then because we were just feeling the joins from Kerala Blasters and and the ability to play on ei- The team’s chances of bringing home worst moment, fear for our best has penned a two-year deal ther flank and in attack will the European trophy ended with a 2-1 friends, fear for ourselves, fear for our with the Hyderabad FC till the be important for us as a team loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the quar- family,” said 38-year-old Franz Bar- end of the 2021-22 season. this season. terfinals on Wednesday in Lisbon. cella, an Atalanta season ticket holder Narzary, who joins Subrata “We’re very happy to have “I can only thank my players. We and the managing partner at Edon. Paul as the second new arrival him and hope he will have a were so close, really close,” Atalanta “And in those days, a night, a nor- at the club this season, brings significant impact for us in coach Gian Piero Gasperini said. mal summer night of drinking, of in experience to the squad. the ISL.” Atalanta took the lead at the Stadi- watching a game or watching a mov- The winger has played at Hailing from Kokrajhar in um of Light thanks to Mario Paalic’s ie seemed just like impossible for us the top level for seven teams Assam, Narzary began his first-half goal, but Marquinhos equal- in Bergamo. So already being here in the last decade, with four career in 2010 with AIFF’s ised in the 90th and Eric Choupo- with our friends, having a pizza, hug- of them in the ISL. developmental side Indian Moting scored the winner in the third Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe (R) and Neymar celebrate after Eric ging, laughing... it feels like a dream, He has made a total of 59 Arrows which plied trade in minute of stoppage time. Maxim Choupo-Moting’s goal during the Champions League quarterfinal against it feels like joy back again.” appearances in the competi- the I-League. It was a heartbreaking finish to Ata- Atalanta at the Luz Stadium in Lisbon. Atalanta reached the final eight with tion so far. A move to Goan giants lanta’s first appearance in Europe’s our team and club but at this moment health emergencies. an 8-4 aggregate victory over Valencia “It’s a new team and per- Dempo SC followed in 2013, top club competition, one that had I feel disappointment.” Fans are still not allowed into the sta- in the round of 16. The first leg took sonally an exciting challenge where he spent three sea- grown bigger than sports after the Back in Bergamo, the fans remained dium – although some Atalanta support- place on February 19 in Milan in a match for me. I am eager to regroup in India and working with his sons. During this time, he also coronavirus killed more than 6,000 fiercely proud of their players none of ers had made the trip to Lisbon – but dubbed ‘Game Zero’ because of the with my new team-mates philosophy is something that turned out for FC Goa and in Bergamo. Atalanta players were whom had left the city in its darkest approximately 300 of them were gath- spread of the disease that followed both soon, hopefully once the situa- motivates me. I have loved NorthEast United in the ISL. behind the city from the start and said moment and during one of the strict- ered at Edon, a bar and a cultural space in northern Italy and in Spain. tion is better, and get down to how his teams used to play He joined NorthEast for they wanted to bring joy back to their est lockdowns in the world. near the team’s stadium. Images of a convoy of military playing football,” said Narzary and I think these are exciting ISL’s third season in 2016 supporters after months of suffering. A few months ago the people of In the balmy evening and under pic- trucks driving coffins out of the city after completing formalities. times for the club.” before turning out for I- “At this moment, it’s quite painful,” Lombardy, in which Bergamo is situ- turesque fairy lights, they wildly cele- of Bergamo because the crematori- “I have known (coach) Al- Hyderabad FC head coach League side Shivajians FC a Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon ated, were only allowed to leave their brated Paalic’s goal, applauded every um couldn’t keep up were beamed bert Roca since his first stint Roca expressed his joy at year later. – PTI said. “Tomorrow, I will be proud of houses for essentials such as food or save and good move from their play- around the world. – AP 31st Serena-Venus match Pakistan recovers to Coco Gauff beats No. 2 seed heralds return of tennis 62-1 before early lunch to reach quarters SOUTHAMPTON, Aug 13: Pakistan rode its luck after the NEW YORK, Aug 13: Well, this sure is a So what if there are no spectators allowed LEXINGTON (US), Aug that lasted nearly three hours Coco Gauff fine way for tennis to herald its return after at the hard-court event because of the coro- loss of Shan Masood and reached an early lunch at 62-1 against 13: American teenager Coco and featured a bit of confusion the pandemic-caused hiatus: Serena Wil- navirus outbreak? So what if it’s happening England on the first day of the second Test in changing conditions Gauff overcame some shaky when Gauff and her father, Cori, liams vs Venus Williams. at a low-key, brand-new tournament, where at the Rose Bowl on Thursday. serving on Wednesday to beat got into a discussion with the The siblings meet each other for the 31st traffic can be seen driving back and forth on Jimmy Anderson trapped Masood lbw off the 14th ball of the No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka 7- chair umpire about what sort time when they take the court at a WTA tourna- a street behind the court? And so what if it’s innings to leave Pakistan on 6-1, and the seamers kept the pres- 6 (2), 4-6, 6-4 and reach the Top of coaching is allowed under ment in Kentucky on Thursday. merely in the second round, rather than with sure on in the opening session after being made to bowl first “It’s so special,” Venus said. “Here we go a trophy at stake? Seed Open quarterfinals with adjusted rules the WTA put in under overcast skies. Abid Ali was dropped twice in the slips, again.” Sure, all in all, this will be a far way from her third career victory over a place recently. It’s a chance for the two former No. 1- the sorts of stages that have hosted these firstly by Dom Sibley at third slip on 0 and then Rory Burns at top-15 opponent. Of more concern to Gauff ranked women and owners of 30 Grand Slam two stars in the past, including nine Wil- second slip on 21. He also was rapped on the box off a delivery The 16-year-old Gauff hit 10 was the way she was starting singles titles between them (23 for Serena; liams vs Williams matchups in Grand Slam from Chris Woakes to survive on 33. double-faults and was broken off points in her service games. seven for her older sister) to gauge where singles finals, including four in a row from Captain Azhar Ali, in need of runs after making only 139 in his seven times. “I guess, she said At one point, she implored her- their games are following about six months 2002-03. last 12 away test innings, was on 20 by the time rain fell 10 afterward, everything was an self: “I’ve got to make the first away from the sport – and a chance for ten- Serena leads the rivalry 7-2 in those con- minutes before the end of the session prompting the umpires to ‘A’ but the serving.” She was serves. Come on.” nis fans to remember what they’ve been tests, and 18-12 overall. call an early lunch. Anderson, who kept his place despite bowling able to hang in there with steady Gauff’s plan after dropping missing while the tours were suspended be- “I feel like I always play Venus in every poorly in the first test won by England by three wickets last cause of the coronavirus. single tournament, first or second round,” Ser- baseline play against the hard- the second set? “Just to stay “I haven’t played in forever, so I want to ena said after needing to put together a come- week, had 1-15 off seven overs in a return to form. hitting Sabalenka, who had 14 calm and composed,” she said Pakistan won the toss under sunny skies, which turned gray by Coco Gauff celebrates after play the best players,” Venus said with a back to beat 60th-ranked Bernarda Pera 4-6, double-faults, including four in in an on-court TV interview af- defeating Aryna Sabalenka laugh, then added: “And I think I got my 6-4, 6-1 in her opening match in Kentucky the time play began before a shower forced the stoppage nearly one game. terward, and making her play during the Top Seed Open in wish in playing Serena.” and first anywhere since February. – AP two hours later. – AP It was a topsy-turvy match balls. That worked. – AP Lexington, Kentucky. Karun Nair recovers NEW DELHI, Aug 13: India and Kings XI Punjab batsman Reduce unsuccessful review to just one: Hazlewood Karun Nair tested positive for COVID-19 last month but has now recovered and will travel to the UAE for the Indian Pre- MELBOURNE, Aug 13: Austral- would use it only when they are abso- “They’ve got to umpire based on for an lbw appeal against Ben Stokes, mier League (IPL) starting September 19. ian pacer Josh Hazlewood says reduc- lutely certain that a wrong decision has nothing there as well, but if you just who went on to score 115 not out as Cricket website ESPNCricinfo reported that Nair “went into ing the number of unsuccessful review been made by the umpire. had one each you’d save it, you England drew the match. self-isolation for more than two weeks” before testing negative to just one for each team as part of the “I’d review them all day if I could wouldn’t use it early unless you were Hazlewood said after the Lord’s for the dreaded virus. Decision Review System (DRS) but to have a better impact on the positive and that’s what it’s there for, Test, the Australians formulated a plan The franchise did not comment on the report but a BCCI would have a better impact on Test game, I think one might work better. that howler.” The 29-year-old Hazle- to review a decision in the field. source told PTI that Nair returned with a negative test on Au- cricket. If you just had one each per innings wood was part of the Australian team “After that game we sat down and gust 8 at the end of his quarantine. He will now have to clear In June this year, the game’s gov- then people would use it totally differ- Hazlewood during last year’s Ashes, which was said, ‘Let’s put a process in place’. At three more tests like the rest of the contingent to be able to fly erning body (ICC) had increased the ently,” Hazlewood was quoted as say- marred with DRS drama during the least we had something to fall back on out to the UAE on August 20. – PTI number of unsuccessful reviews to ing by cricket.com.au. Edgbaston Test and Lord’s Test. if we don’t know. That was the bowl- three per side per innings from two. “I think umpires can fall into a trap At Edgbaston, 10 decisions were er and the wicketkeeper and some- ACA delegation meets CM DRS was introduced in 2008 to elim- of umpiring a little bit differently de- overturned on review, while at Lord’s, one from side on comes in and we GUWAHATI, Aug 13: A delegation of Assam Cricket Associa- inate the ‘howlers’. Hazlewood feels pending on who’s got reviews left and Australia had exhausted their reviews have a quick discussion why he wasn’t tion (ACA) officials comprising of president Romen Dutta, vice one review would mean that teams how many they’ve got. and couldn’t avail the video referral given out,” he said. – PTI president, Porikshit Dutta, secretary Devajit Saikia and treas- urer Tridib Konwar today met Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and apprised him of various infrastructural develop- ment activities undertaken by ACA since the last six months under the pandemic situation. The Chief Minister was also informed about ACA’s decision to revive cricket in Assam from September onwards. The Legal Advisor to the Chief Minister Santanu Bharali was also present during the meeting. The ACA officials also handed over a cheque of Rs 25 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund as committed earlier. The Chief Minister expressed his satisfaction over the various developmental projects undertaken by ACA in different districts and advised the State cricket body to speed up the works so that the young generation can get enough boost to develop their tal- ent, informed ACA CEO Sujit Kakati in a release. SU DO KU

Solution of last problem Originating from Japan, ‘su do ku’ is a mind game and a puzzle that can be solved with proper reasoning and logic. Fill the grid with digits in such a manner that every row, every column and every 3 x3 box accommodates the digits 1 to 9 without repeating any. Printed and published by Ganesh Ch. Das on behalf of Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd. at the Tribune Press, Tribune Buildings, P.O.- Assam Tribune, M.R.D. Road, Chandmari, Guwahati-781003. Tel. 0361-2660102 (EPABX), 0361-2661360, 0361-2668807 (News Desk), FAX 0361-2666396. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]. Editor: Prafulla Govinda Baruah FEELINGS MIND MATTERS The brighter side Remembering past sacrifices

FRIDAY GUWAHATI AUGUST 14, 2020 Independent, indeed? A question of NASREEN HABIB and JOYSHREE BARUAH talk to some bright young minds to freedom understand what freedom means for today’s generation. Swaswati Das

eyond Independence Day hashtags on Twitter and Facebook to celebrate India’s 74th year of Independence aam compelled to start this article with a question – a question from the British, it is time we looked inward: to ask ourselves if the roots of our vibrant democracy are intact that has kept me awake late into the night and into writing or whether it is time for regeneration – by placing the nation before the self. In practice, it would mean what I feel. What is freedom? And, if I have to be more specific, playing a larger role in public life by reading up on issues and developing our own opinions on them. what does freedom mean for women? My question stems from Independent thoughts give birth to an independent nation, and as long as we resolve to be free in Margaret Atwood’s masterpiece, The Handmaid’s Tale. Having Bour minds and hearts, no chains can enslave us. Iread amazing reviews of the book, I found myself asking for the book, along with a few others, in a bookstore at Panbazar, recently. We can never be independent as long as the ideology of “one I brought it home. religion and one language” is promoted with such aggression. If In the beginning, the story appeared vague. It didn’t make sense. we fail to recognise the diversity we have with respect to race, I couldn’t comprehend what was happening and, most importantly, culture, language and religion; freedom will lose its real mean- at what time. There were subways, there were machine guns but, at ing. The Northeastern region played a significant role in India’s the same time, I was reading, what seemed to me, about a society Freedom Movement, but the sacrifices of the heroes from the on the edge of civilisation, where women were treated as mere region are not reflected in history books, nor are they men- ‘population-multiplying agents’. I couldn’t help but wonder: How did tioned at the Freedom Fighters Museum in New Delhi. In it touch so many people? many parts of the country, we are considered ‘outsiders’ Only when I was well past the beginning did I realise what sets even today. We are not free as long as the armed forces are standing outside this novel apart from the rest. It illustrates the fact that changes our homes. How can we call ourselves independent when we continue to live can take place overnight and neither can we predict nor do we get in fear in our own homeland? the time to prepare ourselves to face them. That some changes Dr Alana Golmei, can alter the course of humanity – of individual lives and dreams is Activist & Advocate, New Delhi. but obvious. This is why I have come to question freedom. What is freedom in its purest and most real sense? How would you define “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but freedom? How do you know that it’s yours and that it gets to stay? to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of I would like to mention an anecdote here. Back in May, I was others.” These immortal words by Nelson Mandela reflect sitting by the window on a sunlit evening, watching the sky change the apt definition of freedom. India has developed a creative colour. There were birds flying in the sky – a flock of them. Flying path which celebrates freedom amidst diversity with reasonable higher and higher as if the sky was theirs and there’s nothing that restrictions – at times, the latter leads to democratic rights being can bind them to Earth. throttled, sadly. Today, we’re independent but our discourse has To be honest, the in- become regimental, not permitting nuance between the left and stant emotion I felt was the right. Although we lifted millions out of caste inequality and serenity – just watching economic deprivation over time, people aren’t free of hunger them flap their wings and violence while women have been deprived of basic human rights. Hence, in my like that, so effortlessly, view, today we’re independent but we can do better. and with so much grace Subhrangshu Pratim Sarmah, and confidence that they MA (Second Year), Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. would not come swirling down from the sky. This Right from our childhood, we follow a definite routine – school, serenity was followed by degree, job, family. But do we actually have the freedom to live envy, at how they get freely? India celebrates its Independence Day every year, but to be so free and travel why is it that a bandh is synonymous with the day? In Assam, to places without a care we have the infamous “Axom bandh”. The 2004 Dhemaji in the world, while we bombing – the heinous and cowardly terror attacks on school stay locked up inside kids who were just celebrating the day – is etched in our minds. our houses, worries and With the lingering fear of another such attack, we simply can- uncertainties wearing not call ourselves independent. It’s been 74 years but people are still fighting against us out. poverty, hunger, illiteracy, corruption, etc. So the question here is: What difference This was followed has being independent made? It is high time that we figure out if this day is just an- by impatience, a little other holiday in our calendar. restlessness and an im- Banani Deka, PhD student, Department of Biological Sciences & Technology, possible desire to be like CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat. them, to have wings. To fly. To be free without a care in the world. For birds, freedom is to be able to fly and not be I take pride in our nation’s progress into the 74th year of Indepen- caged in. But for humans, freedom holds different dimensions. And dence since it freed itself from colonial clutches. However, a huge that is what The Handmaid’s Tale got me into thinking. My freedom, Signifi cant moments from the Indian struggle for Independence. section of our society still struggles for freedom from caste and I believe, is to be able to write, to be able to hold a pen, to reach out class oppression. As women, we have to fight for freedom over to you. Tell you what I feel and how I feel about things – this is free- our bodies almost every single day. Aggression against women dom. The women in The Handmaid’s Tale do not have the luxury to have increased manifold in recent years. The Indian Constitution think, to dream, leave alone read or write or, in fact, even talk despite has empowered every citizen with the freedom of expression, yet we find ourselves in trouble if we express our dissent. As I celebrate India is a developing nation but we are living in the future! India’s glorious journey, I also realise that the struggle for true freedom continues. still lagging behind in many aspects. We have taken a long and hard path to reach where we are to- Many children still do not have access day. I can understand the struggles of every woman in history who Daisy Barman, PhD student, Gauhati University. to primary education. Casteism and asserted her rights and who wouldn’t have it any other way. Today, racism are rampant. Unemployment I have the right to vote, the right to receive formal education, the is at an all-time high. Corruption is a right to work, the right to decide for myself, by virtue of these wom- On this day when Pandit Nehru made a ‘tryst with destiny’, I major problem and is directly affecting en who had spent their lifetimes fighting to be recognised as no less wonder what he had in mind for India and if it matches today’s the economy of the country. Manual realities. The recent wave of hyper-nationalism that has swept than men. We have come this far and we still have a long way to scavenging and ragpicking is still rampant. Women are go. But just as this novel passively reminds us, “You cannot build a across India isn’t ideally what I would submit myself to, and it being judged on the basis of the clothes they wear. Stalking worries me when I see mob lynchings or people still living in tower in a day, but you can destroy it in seconds.” and cyberbullying is increasing every day. With appalling It also makes me think about the power words can have – both abject poverty. There are more guardians for cows rather than cases of sexual violence, India is considered too dangerous written and spoken. This power can move people into action, and it the women of this country. People say out loud that they are for women. All these aspects simply show how we are far has the ability to turn someone’s world upside-down and have them exercising their fundamental right to freedom of expression, but from being independent in the real sense. when an individual truly uses it in the most judicious manner, a lawsuit is filed: So, I see things they otherwise would not have. I am only 18, I will learn do sense a certain ambiguity over the essence of independence. Vishal Das, about freedom till the day I breathe my last. Until then, I will keep PhD student, Department of Biotechnology, Arijita Sinha Roy, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat. exploring and urge you to do the same. Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi. ([email protected]) The terrible trolls Monalisa Chakraborty were often ugly and off-putting. In today’s mental stress, especially on the fragile context, a troll is someone who deliberately minds of teenagers. Victims of trolling can f we look back at our lives a decade posts offensive and abusive comments on experience fear, depression, anxiety, and ago, we will realise that it has changed the internet in order to harass someone or low self-esteem. Also, due to an excess of drastically due to the impact of to gain attention. Trolling includes posting negative comments, many of us fear to post technology. Technology has made our sexual remarks, threats, rumours, hate our creative works or comment on important lives easier and has introduced us to the speech, etc. The word ‘troll’ has recently issues. As a result, good posts do not get the Iworld of social media. Whether we like to gained momentum, as more and more necessary attention. admit it or not, we are all so dependent on people are using social media. A small There can be various reasons for cyber social media that we cannot imagine our lives example of this is – when we comment bullying or trolling. But the most common without it. Social media has changed us as on something on YouTube, we often see reason is: frustration. Individuals who are a society. It has enhanced communication a string of replies to it, most of which are frustrated or depressed tend to vent out their and connectivity. Be it Twitter, Instagram, unnecessary or abusive. This is termed negative thoughts on the internet. But is Facebook or WhatsApp, social media is used as trolling. Trolls often create fake IDs to doing so worth it? Definitely not. We may to share views on politics, fashion, business, bully people and the victims can be anyone have numerous problems in our lives but that environment, career, innovation, et al. – actors, businessmen, politicians or any doesn’t mean we should spread negativity However, social media also has a darker side member of the common public. However, in the virtual world. We should use social to it. Because ‘All that glitters is not gold’, so women and young people are the worst media wisely because a small hate comment is the case of social media. It influences us in sufferers. can destroy someone’s self-confidence. both positive and negative ways. Though criticism is necessary, it should We should appreciate the good posts and One of the darker sides of social media is be constructive and healthy. People cannot criticise bad posts in a healthy manner. After cyber bullying or trolling. In our childhood, go on trolling left, right and centre. Trolling all, spreading positivity should be our top we used to read about trolls in folklore: they or cyber bullying can cause tremendous priority, especially in these uncertain times. THE ASSAM TRIBUNE Page 2 GUWAHATI, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020

Quaran Ɵ ne Fighters of the Era You are not you now, You are the other version of yourself. Being brave fi ghters, It’s amazing, no doubt. The brighter side Continuously fi ghting If it got weird, Against the deadly coronavirus, Keep calm, hen humanity is confronted with one of Working day and night, And listen to the call within. the worst nightmares in the form of the To continue our breathing, Try to revive the lost “you”, lost years ago. COVID-19 pandemic, I have decided to You have even bid your own lives. Something amazing there must be. focus on all those aspects that appear to be To build up more, to strengthen more, W You are not thinking about yourselves, To doll up more and more. the silver lining amidst the dark clouds of The great souls like you can let go of everything for the sake of duty, If not, you are still lost. despair and grief. They say, for an eternal optimist, even All emotions are being handled boldly, a dead watch gives the correct time twice a day. In imagination, You are dearly loved by your children, mothers, fathers In the restaurants, in the lights, One of the most heartening news that I have come Husbands, lovers, sisters and brothers. Blue, red and green. across during the ongoing coronavirus crisis was about Somehow you enraged her – Nature, NASA satellite images showing a dramatic decline in In these distressed times, But you are given time still. pollution levels over China, which the US space agency In the form of human beings, In the name of ‘quarantine’, believes is “partly related” to an economic slowdown You are the messengers of God, To fi nd out Keeping us safe, due to the coronavirus. NASA scientists have said that That you are really not ‘you’ now, With bold steps, you proceed to fi ght, You are other than the other version of yourself this time. the reduction in nitrogen dioxide levels – the noxious gas Stand between us and the virus. emitted from motor vehicles, power plants and industrial Nature Perfect may be, And it’s to celebrate quarantine itself, for sure. facilities, was first evident near Wuhan city, the source of For you all – blessings, the outbreak, but then spread across the country. Well, All heartfelt feelings, Thrives On Banashree Choudhury, I don’t know how long this will last because in any case, In all hearts you are precious, Guwahati. Waiting your path with prayers. sooner or later, economic activities will once again gain Silent is my heart, momentum and reach previous levels. This, I believe, Now, only the birds are singing, is the biggest irony of our times. The more we push Sabina Alia, Never feel that loneliness, Over e-mail. for growth and economic prosperity; the challenge will Because Nature could be happy always be our ability to achieve sustainable growth. Without you and me. Nature, perhaps, has decided to teach us a les- Rakhi Dutta Saikia, son, while keeping mortality at around two per cent. Golaghat. Suddenly, big, noisy mega cities almost look like Humans - a Part of Nature abandoned ghost towns with people quarantined in their apartments. While the infected take a couple of My footprints were there, weeks to recover, the city itself seems to recover from AlongAlong with mymy matesmates,, I have devoted myself to the beauty of blood, the constant pressure from the over-populous denizens The ties that transcend barriers, always in a hurry to win the daily rat race. Suddenly, The Purple Evening Friends more than family, just like a speed breaker, the virus is forcing the world to I have no dissent with the fl ora and fauna, never slow down and get into a reflective mode. Families are Wrapped in a peachy gown, But how do I not see my people on roads? huddled together since children studying outside have The diligent beauty waited, How did I lose the right to admire the fl owers and fi elds? also returned home. Some The lustrous eyes, the crimson lips. How do I overcome social distancing from my near and dear ones? people are making good use She was a dream come true, I am a social animal, I’m a human, I am a part of Nature. of this spare time to pick Of feelings, love and excitement. Apologies from the bottom of my heart, up new interests or revisit Her presence made it perfect. If my land got this grief from us, relationships that they used The beholder would stare at once, The fascinating beauty on a purple evening. But how can I forget my desk where I work? Tridiv Hazarika to take for granted. The angel was resplendent, The smile of my fellow workers and the love of my students, People have learnt to I carried that evening in my heart, I cannot distance my soul from here, make small sacrifices by postponing elective surgeries. For times to come. I am a social animal, I am a human, and I’m a part of Nature. People have also realised that some social activities can also be accomplished without much hullabaloo. In fact, Manash Jyoti Sarmah, Namrata Talukdar, funerals have become simple, solemn affairs with a few Kharghuli. Guwahati. close friends and relatives. Home, for many, had turned into just a place to sleep. But now, every little house has become a home. The focus, all of a sudden, has shifted from procure- ment of new warheads and sophisticated weapons to global efforts in finding a vaccine and curative medicine for COVID-19. This deadly virus has taught us the lesson that despite all our advancements, as a species, we are still vulnerable against the wrath of Nature. The Red Planet glows green at night! common enemy which threatens the entire human civil- isation has created a semblance of global unity that cuts t might be known as the Red Planet, but according to observations store despite being the most studied planet beyond Earth. He said: “The across geopolitics, faith and belief systems. Doctors and from NASA – Mars glows green at night due to chemical reactions behaviour of the Martian atmosphere is every bit as complicated and emergency service workers have received deserving at- in its upper atmosphere. The eerie phenomenon was captured by insightful as that of Earth’s.” tention and respect from all quarters. They have become NASA’s MAVEN – Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution – orbiter. The green glow resembles similar glows seen on Earth and Venus – the new true and visible superheroes. I However, astronauts are unlikely to see it as it is only visible as and was initially spotted by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express It is not only Namaste that has become the new ultraviolet light – naked to the human eye. Mission in 2003. Next, the team plans to look at nightglow ‘side- social greeting style the world over but many of our The green glow The discovery could help create a more detailed picture ways’, instead of down from above, using data taken by traditional customs and beliefs which people at times resembles used to dismiss as archaic and superstitious have slowly similar glows of Martian weather – which will help the fi rst crewed IUVS looking just above the edge of the planet. but surely found new respect and scientific interest. mission to Mars expected to leave sometime in There is a possibility that the true interpretations of the seen on Earth the 2030s. Co author Dr Zachariah Milby, of the customs may have been lost over the years or some of and Venus University of Colorado at Boulder, said we In May 2017, Gr eg the traditional practices themselves may have lost their – and was need to know what is going on in the atmo- Williams, deput y associate original content and purpose. Many a time, the Western sphere if we’re going to send people. adddm inistrator for polic y and plans practices, convenient and trendy as they seem, have be- initially spotted To make the discovery, the team at NASN SAA, outlined the sp ace ag enc y’s four- stastaagee plap n t hhat it hopes w ill one day a ll ow humans come a fad among the younger generation and we have by the European mapped the Red Planet for the fi rst time failed to appreciate or promote our own culture and tot visv itt Mararrss, as well as its expected time- frame . using data from the MAVEN spacecraft. lifestyle. Pranayama, the formal practice of controlling Space Agency’s Phah ses oneonnee and two will invo lve mu ltiple trips to your breath which lies at the heart of yoga, once again Mars Express The fi ndings reported in the Journal of lunun ar spaspspaace,cece, to allow for construction of a habitat reiterates how we can utilise and strengthen the whole Mission in 2003. Geophysical Research shed fresh light whiwhh chc wilw l prorovvide a stagin g area for the journey. The range of our respiratory organs. on Mars’s extremely complex air system, lasla t piecece e of delivered hardware would be the actual Deee p S pacacce Transport vehicle that would later be These are desperate times where our collective Next, the team including how the light changes with the useus ed to carry a crew to Mars. And a year-lon g actions and sacrifices can only help us from the clear plans to look season. simsiimi ulau ation of life on Mars will be conducted in and present danger of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has at nightglow What is more, an unexpectedly bright 2020202027. Phase three and four will begin after dramatically altered the way we think about public health spot was identifi ed in the atmosphere just 2030 and w ill invo lve susta ine d crew and how we deliver efficient patient care. We have to ‘sideways’, above the equator – but they don’t know what it exp edi tions to the Mart ian system be able to build a more equitable healthcare system that and surface of Mars. instead of down is or what causes it to appear. Lead author Profes- benefits everyone in order to combat COVID-19 as well as address future epidemics. from above. sor Nick Schneider said Mars still has a few surprises in ([email protected])

ndia will observe its 74 th Independence Day on August 15. India became free from Which palace are we talking about? British rule on this day in 1947. The day is significant for the sacrifices of our brave 8. He was a revolutionary leader who fought against the British in India, and was one of freedom fighters who gave up their lives for the sake of the country. Independence the key organisers of the Ghadar Mutiny and later, the Indian National Army. Who is he? Day is celebrated in different ways, but the one thing that remains common is the 9. Which revolutionary leader founded the Naujawan Bharat Sabha in Lahore? I 10. hoisting of our national flag. She was an Independence activist who is remembered for hoisting the Indian Do you know not only India, but four other countries also celebrate their Independence National Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay during the Quit India Day on August 15? The list includes the names of the Democratic Republic of Congo , Sailen Baishya Movement. Also known as “Heroine of the Quit India Movement”. Who is she? Korea, Bahrain and Liechtenstein. PI CCTTUURRE CLUUEE: RREEADDEER SS’ CHOICCE In today’s Master’s Choice section, do try a set of questions on the ‘Indian Freedom He was a Pakistani 11. What was the name of the first edition of the world’s first Sunday newspaper that Movement’ . Meanwhile, keep writing to us with quiz reports, questions (with answers 19. was published in 1791? (Sneha Goswami, Tezpur) and full postal address) and interesting bits of information at: Quizone, Horizon, C/o squash player, who won 12. Which branch of soil science studies the influence of soil on living things? The Assam Tribune, Maniram Dewan Road, Guwahati-03. SMS or WhatsApp me at: the British Open (Manash Choudhury, Boko, Kamrup) 98640-26322 and e-mail at: [email protected] or [email protected]. To Championships four times 13. Who is fondly known as Mother Teresa of the Garo Hills, who passed away in read Quizone online, you can log on to epaper.assamtribune.com . between 1959-1962. After being infected by March 2020? (Himakshi Saud, Guwahati) MMAASTEER ’’SS CHHO ICCE COVID-19, he died in 14. Name a clinical trial in which blood is transfused from recovered COVID-19 pa- 1. The word is loosely translated as “insistence on truth” or holding onto truth or truth March 2020. Identify tients to a coronavirus patient who is in critical condition? (Mrinal Das, Barpeta Road) force; it is a particular philosophy and practiced within the broader overall category this legendary 15. Which planet of our solar system is generally referred to as ‘Earth’s twin’? generally known as non-violent resistance or civil resistance. Which word is it? player. (Bidyut Das, (Pritirekha Baruah, Bindia, Kamrup) 2. In her early childhood, she founded the Bal Charkha Sangh and in 1930, the ‘Vanar Sena Guwahati) 16. Which brand owned by Coca Cola was running a campaign for the Women’s Cricket of children to help the Congress party during the Non-Cooperation Movement. Who is she? World Cup 2020 with the tagline ‘Power has no gender’? (Shajid Khan, via e-mail) 3. He was the first to use the word “Swaraj”. Who is he? 17. Who is the author of the following books: Democracy Means Bread and Freedom 4. She is the daughter of Admiral Sir Edmond Slade, who left her home in Britain and and Zulfi My Friend ? (Rim Baruah, North Lakhimpur) devoted her life to human development, the advancement of Gandhi ji ’s principles and ANSSWWERS 18. In the history of ancient India, which dynasty’s reign is generally termed as the the freedom struggle in India. Who is she? ‘Golden Age’ for its all-round progress? (Subrata Dutta, Tangla) 1. Satyagraha, 2. Indira Gandhi, 3. Dadabhai Naoroji, 4. Madeleine Slade 5. He was an Indian Independence activist and political leader in the state of Andhra alias Mirabehn, 5. Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya, 6. Vishnu Digambar Pa- QQUUESSTTI OONN O F THHE WEEEKK Pradesh. He established the Andhra Bank in 1923. Who is he? luskar, 7. Agha Khan Palace, Pune, 8. Rash Behari Bose, 9. Bhagat Singh, 20. This word in the English language comes from late-Middle English and was used 6. Which renowned musician sung the famous song “Raghupathi Raghava Raja Ram” 10. Aruna Asif Ali, 11. The Observer , 12.Edaphology, 13. Sister Gua- to mean venom of a snake. In Latin, it literally means ‘slimy, liquid poison’. Earlier it during the Dandi March in 1930? dalupe Velasco, 14. Plasma Therapy, 15.Venus, 16. Powerade, 17.Piloo was believed that it was a substance produced in the body as the result of a disease 7. This palace served as a prison for Gandhi ji , his wife Kasturba, his secretary Mahadev Mody, 18. Gupta Dynasty, 19. Azam Khan, 20. Virus. and could infect others. What word is this that is currently rattling the entire world? Desai and Sarojini Naidu. It is also the place where Kasturba and Mahadev Desai died. (Dr Hemanga Kumar Kalita, Barpeta Road) THE ASSAM TRIBUNE GUWAHATI, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Page 3 Are you happy? Remembering past Argha Baruah ove yourself. It seems to be so simple, but how often do we apply this to ourselves? In psychology, we learn about sacrifices this really makes one think if we are really independent? self-love. But what does this exactly mean? It means the Are we worthy of any praise? Most of us would agree Lacceptance of our flaws and forgiving ourselves for them. It eventy-three years ago on 15th Au- that what we have today is not ‘Ram Rajya’. In fact, it is all about how we are, what we are and who we are. gust, 1947, India gained freedom seems that ‘Ram Rajya’ is nothing but a mere mirage, It is easy to learn about all the positive things in life but difficult from the British Raj as a result of for a well-known verse says that it is a place or a period to actually implement them. Maybe it is because we are vulnerable sacrifices made by great leaders like where everyone, right from the king down to the most to insecurities. We carry those insecurities in our minds which make S us feel worthless and we hide ourselves behind a sheath. Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, ordinary subject, is righteous and that purity which Pandit Nehru, Maulana Azad, and thou- is the essence of true religion, is visible everywhere. Social media creates these insecurities amongst the youth, and sands of others who suffered grievously But one finds that in present India, not character but that’s the point where comparison and competition starts. How at the hands of the British. All those who corruption, not purity but poverty, and not virtue but many of us have actually posted a picture of us being our real took part in this struggle, which devoured violence and vandalism are visible everywhere. Under selves, without using filters? How many of us have tried to hide innumerable lives and enormous wealth, such a scenario, if we want to have real freedom, we ourselves from others? did so because they thought that India, af- will have to liberate ourselves from the chains of the Self-love is all about being who we are with all our vulnerabilities and change the way we see ourselves, and rather than accepting ter Independence, would regain peace and five vices, i.e., lust, anger, greed, ego, and attachment. the society’s concept of being ‘beautiful’, it requires you to be your prosperity. Our forefathers had a beautiful As long as we do not secure a release from these five own kind of beautiful. Self-love also means to give time to ourselves vision of a united India which was free well-known enemies, we cannot call ourselves truly more than others because, as we know, without loving ourselves, from poverty, communal hatred, slavery independent. So how does one achieve this difficult we cannot give love to others. Self-love also means standing by our to foreign habits and goods, and the full task of achieving true independence? Such a state of own ideals if others don’t. It actually means to speak for ourselves, liberty to build its own future, or as Mahat- independence, in which all souls feel as liberated from rather than others speaking for us. Self-love takes time but heals ma Gandhi said: a ‘Ram Rajya’. With this the influence of negative thoughts and sufferings, can be us in the long run. Yes, it’s definitely not easy to be unaffected by dream in their had only through the help and guidance of the Supreme someone’s negative comments because we don’t deserve them. eyes, they Almighty, who, alone, is eternally above the five vices. It affects our health, both physically and mentally. We struggle fought for He teaches mankind ‘Rajyoga’ which brings purity and with self-belief because most of us do not practice self-love and our freedom peace to mankind by liberating them from these vices. this affects our mental health. To be mentally healthy is to accept till the very It is, therefore, high time that people should realise that ourselves and love ourselves. And if we can achieve even a little bit last breath to Rajyogi BK Nikunj ji the Supreme Almighty is now preparing them to fight of this, we may accomplish what “self-actualisation” really means. ensure that their subtle enemies, hiding within each one. It is I am no different. I’m still learning. It is tough. We are not taught we do not have to face what they had to. for us to participate in this holy war of indepen- to love ourselves in school or college and give ourselves priority. But today, when we look at the present dence which is neither against any particular Let’s strive hard to normalise the concept of self-love. state of our beloved country, we are cult or community nor against any country but unable to match it with the vision which is against our own bad habits, weaknesses, our freedom fighters, or the Father of our evil tendencies and bad thoughts. Let us all Nation, had envisaged. take a pledge that we would liberate ourselves We proudly say that we are a free from all kinds of negative tendencies and work country, but our behaviour suggests towards the development of India in the truest that we are still not free. We are full of sense and make our country a place full of bitterness towards other religions and love, harmony and happiness. traditions, and always try to suppress the growth of others; we are tied in shackles of terrorism, false ideologies, corruption, ([email protected], communal violence, caste distinctions and www.brahmakumaris.com) so on. We tend to forget that indepen- (The writer is a spiritual educator and dence is not only about living freely but popular columnist.) also about allowing others to live freely. All

Corona caution Attention he virus from China, the Wuhan Coronavirus has got us by the throat. TThere is no respite from it in any place in the world, be it Japan in the east or the USA in the west, cold climes or hot. Just like the vicelike Chinese economy rolling over and crippling every country on its way, the so-called and alcohol dragon country has been able to spread the Chinese virus all over the world, lcohol abuse is a social problem. The drinker has infecting men and women, young and old and even the healthy ones. It has behavioural impairment in the short-term. In the left the global economy in tethers and over seven lakh people dead, globally. longer run, there arises health problems. Rewarding The solace is that vaccines are on the threshold of being produced and the factories are being readied for efficient and fast mass production once the effects of alcohol and alcohol-related cues promote A final vaccine becomes marketable. But till then, we are left with the frequent alcohol abuse. use of hand sanitisers and masks as the virus enters the body Attentional bias is associated with a relapse of alcohol through the eyes, nose, and mouth. However, remember that abuse. Preiti Modi, Lipika Malik, Vikas Punia, Krishan Kumar, according to the American Center for Disease Control and Pre- and Rajeev Dogra investigated the presence of attentional vention, the hand sanitiser is the second best option after the biases in patients with alcohol dependence. Their work, titled regular soap-water handwash. The US Disease Control Center Bibekananda Choudhury “Attentional biases for alcohol-stroop test in patients with tells us to regularly clean and disinfect the frequently-touched sur- alcohol dependence” was published in the Open Journal of Devol Nath faces, including electronic devices like your personal phone and Psychiatry & Allied Sciences. computer/laptop keyboard. There is yet to be any common ground on how long this particular Chinese virus can survive on AMMIL We pay attention to some things. At the same time, we surfaces, but, according to research papers, most viruses can survive on metal, glass or plastic surfac- IT consists of the ignore some others. This attentional bias influences perception es for up to nine days! formation of a body of and decision-making. Moreover, triggering stimuli can lead to Well, better sanitise them daily, huh? ice that envelops every automatic alcohol-using behaviour. There are ways to measure You ought to clean your phone or tablet at least once a day. How? Just run a soft cloth – to ensure projecting object ex- attentional bias towards drug-related cues. The alcohol-stroop safety of the sensitive touch screen – sprayed wet with any disinfectant that has 70 per cent isopropyl posed to open air – ev- test was especially designed for this purpose. The study showed alcohol. You also ought to clean other parts of the phone, such as the power, home and volume ery stem, spur, berry or that patients with alcohol use disorder had significantly lower control buttons similarly. Don’t overlook the phone case. leaf of a tree, shrub or scores on the alcohol- You shouldn’t spray any disinfectant directly onto the phone, and even if it comes with waterproof- plant, every member ing and has an IP68 rating, it’s better to check the exact specification. stroop test than healthy of grass to the most Unless you use keyboards potentially exposed to infected persons, you don’t need to worry much controls. This indicates minute particle – each about cleaning them multiple times a day. Before wiping them with disinfectant, shake the keyboard that alcohol-related words holding it upside down as this will help clear off crumbs and other debris stuck beneath the keys. Wear stem and blade bearing were creating interference disposable gloves in case you are using public computers. It’s always better to be cautious. Stay safe. its own ice pendant, Dr Shyamanta Das and thus, patients with ([email protected]) taking the form of alcohol dependence have what it encircles, the pendant of the leaf taking the form of the attentional biases towards blade. A Devon term for the thin film of ice that lacquers all alcohol-related words. leaves, twigs and grass blades when a freeze follows a partial In addition, the higher the Cost of rapid development thaw, and that in sunlight can cause a whole landscape to age of onset of alcohol use, the ill sometime ago, television viewers in India had been quite familiar with the commercial glitter also known as ‘daggler’ (Hampshire) or ‘aquabob’ (Kent) – Gabon Calling. Through the commercial – showcasing virgin beaches along the Gulf of higher the interference score on or ‘ickle’ (Yorkshire). Guinea – Gabon had been inviting investors rather than tourists promising a sustainable the alcohol-stroop test. Hence, supply of timber, ready infrastructure and ease of doing business. if a patient started drinking T Situated on the western (Atlantic) coast of Africa, Gabon, a tiny country with 85 per cent alcohol later in life, he will have forest cover, turned into a hub of timber processing industries. This resource-rich country also remains less interference (attentional a hotbed to bouts of diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever and sleeping sickness. It was CAPEL bias) for alcohol-related words Gabon, from where the deadly virus Ebola – then barely known to humans – spilled out in 1996. In ‘CAPEL’ is a historic northern Gabon, 21 villagers of a village of some 150 people died when they got infected after they as compared to patients who word for many of the started drinking alcohol earlier killed, carried, skinned, chopped and ate a chimpanzee from the forest. Researchers suggest that outbreaks of animal-borne and other infectious diseases such as Ebola, English. It is the family in life. Onset at an early age Sars and now COVID-19 have been emerging from biodiversity “hotspots” such as tropical rainforests, name of the Earls of is strongly related with more bush meat markets in Africa and wet markets in Asian cities. The US Center for Disease Control and Essex, and was given attentional bias for alcohol- Prevention estimates that three-quarters of new or emerging diseases that infect humans originate to many avenues, related cues. On the other in animals as pathogens and have been crossing from courts, gardens and hand, there was significant animals to humans. Centuries ago, rabies and plague, too, roads in London. negative correlation crossed over from animals. Thomas Capel was between the alcohol- Zoonotic diseases have been linked to environmental the first brewer in stroop test and amount of change and human behaviour. Researchers say that Melbourne. For a destruction of biodiversity has created conditions for daily intake. This further Mubina Akhtar select few in early new viruses and diseases such as Nipah from Malaysia; Melbourne, “Capel” indicates that patients Zika which emerged in Africa; and Sars and COVID-19 from China. Hunting, logging, mining, was an exhilarating word of hope. The Stock Exchange met who drink heavily have infrastructure development and rapid urbanisation have taken a toll on biodiversity. Destruction more attentional biases of forests, degradation of natural ecosystems and population growth brought people into closer daily in the Hall of Commerce, in the south west corner of towards alcohol-related contact with animal species and viruses they host. In fact human activity has been creating Collins Queen Street. Most of the leading brokers had their words. habitats where viruses are transmitted more easily. The more we disturb the forests and habitats, headquarters there. Before long, the lower floor was called “Capel Court,” after the headquarters of the London brokers. Study findings have the more danger we are in, warn experts. The burgeoning trade in wild animals – from geckos to When the Hall of Commerce was demolished to make room implications for treatment pangolins, rhino horns to tiger parts and ivory – also contributed to spreading the disease. The Northeast has been a happy hunting ground for hunters and poachers. Killing and eating wildlife for the present building, the words “Capel Court” were found of alcohol use disorder. has been common and the violators of these crimes go unpunished. This is the time governments faintly painted over the rear entrance. This was the decisive For example, retraining of in the Northeastern States need to harshly crack factor in the naming of North Melbourne’s Capel Street. attentional bias (away from down on the illegal trade in wildlife and initiate The Middle English word for “chapel”, it services in several alcohol cues) can have a positive stringent measures against those found guilty of Capels of this Saint or that, dating back to the 13th and 14th impact on treatment outcome. killing and consuming the fl esh of wild animals. centuries. ([email protected]) (newildfl [email protected]) THE ASSAM TRIBUNE Page 4 GUWAHATI, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 Webinar woes

eeping in sync with the changing times, the once-popular seminars gave way to webinars. At a webinar to deliberate on the Prasanta Talukdar scourge of floods, speaker after speaker vented their ire at the incompetence of the Kauthorities in tackling floods and the devastation The other side unleashed by them every year with monotonous regularity. Some even suggested that as the numerous y story begins two years ago at a government departments entrusted with the task to tuition class of a teacher who’s now control floods have failed miserably, they should be no more. I was the new student. The disbanded immediately. outcast. I did my work quietly, so that Finally, it was the turn of the chairperson of one I didn’t attract any attention. However, of the departments associated to tackle floods, to put MI did attract some sort of attention. In a country forward his views on what should be done. He started with a sex ratio as messed up as ours, every girl by saying, “Like we are living with the coronavirus is bound to attract some attention. We talked, till an effective vaccine is found, we must learn to laughed, studied – I can never quite define when peacefully coexist with floods till a permanent solution exactly I fell in love. The road often taken is evolved. But let me assure you all that we, too, are He was concerned about floods. For the last so many years, amazing: we have been busy devising a perfect strategy to com- handsome, History of the Gauhati-Shillong Road – a route paved for bat floods. We have conducted study tours, formed a played the wide-ranging development. number of working committees, sub committees’ et al guitar, and and went on foreign trips to get the perfect answer to Kohla was oh-so- n 1866, Shillong became the provi- reasons: climatic, political, economic and and its surrounding areas, necessitating the problem. We even tried to placate the mighty Red perfect for sional headquarters of the Khasi and strategic. The foundation stone of the its complete rebuilding. River by organising the ‘Namami Brahmaputra’ in a me. He called our thing a “part-time relationship”. Jaintia Hills districts. On February capital was laid down by Colonel Hopkin- The pony cart service remained up to Did I mention that he was also funny? My story 6, 1874, the Viceroy of India an- son, the then-Commissioner of Assam. 1905. The first automobile transport – the though ended a couple of years ago. He just dis- nounced Assam as the Chief Com- During that period, the main communi- first fleet of motor cars – branded Albion, appeared like that! Poof! Imissioner’s Province and declared it to be cation between Shillong and the rest of was inaugurated in 1906. The first motor He stopped coming to tuitions. I remember a scheduled district. Shillong also became the country was via Sohra (Cherrapunjee) vehicle service between Guwahati and walking up the stairs, begging God to please let the capital of the Assam Province from through Sylhet. Simultaneously, construc- Shillong started with two Albion vehicles him come at least for a day. I fooled myself that March 20, 1874. The Assam Secretariat tion of a cart road between Guwahati and titled Rani and Maharani. As motor ser- he was just sick. I managed to fool myself for four was shifted from Gauhati (now Guwa- Shillong was undertaken. The road was vice was introduced in the year 1907, months. Whatever pit of guilt, doubt, and denial hati) to Shillong. Lord Northbrook, the opened to pony carts and bullock carts the pony and bullock cart services ended he threw me into, I came out of it. It took time, then-Viceroy of India, visited Shillong in in late 1875. However, better communi- in 1911. In the same year, the Albion yes, but I did come out of it. Life goes on. August 1874. During his visit, he ordered cation with the opening of a cart road to motor service contract was taken over But I owe him my first lesson in love. He was that certain tracts in the neighbourhood Guwahati in 1877 hastened the growth by Planters Stores. It was a rare sight to the first person who showed me the other side of of the town should be reserved to protect of the town. The Gauhati-Shillong (GS) see a motor car on the narrow winding people – the other side of trust and love. I stepped its water supply and form a fuel reserve. Road was opened for wheeled traffic in roads even till the late ’20s. The Albion out of my innocence during that time, and entered In 1874, however, Shillong could hard- 1877 and back then, it took two days to motor service contract was taken over the world as another adult with a cellotaped heart. ly be called a town. Its population was less reach Shillong by a tonga . The road was by the Commercial Carrying Compa- Inviting short pieces on love: modern love, relationships, than that of Shella, the then-largest Khasi levelled in 1887 and metal bridges were ny in 1921, which continued till 1947. betrayals, unrequited love or simply refl ections, in not more village. The real expansion of Shillong constructed across some of the streams As a result of urbanisation, in January spectacular man- than 350 words. Mail at: [email protected], with actually began in 1875 when the Assam that intersected the hilly paths. The entire 1960, the then Prime Minister of India, ner. But our recur- Love Byte as the subject line. Province was separated from the Bengal journey took eight or nine hours by tonga . Jawaharlal Nehru, on a three-day tour rent failures have Presidency; Sylhet, along with Cachar, The principal work carried out by the of Assam, declared the construction of not deterred us. Khasi and the Jaintia, Naga and Garo PWD prior to 1890 was the metal road the Umiam Hydroelectric Project on the We are confident Hills were added to it and its status was from Guwahati to Shillong. Even in the Umiam River. Due to this, lands were that our efforts will Manish Goswami upgraded to a Chief Commissioner’s late-20s, the area was covered by jungle acquired for building the road. Since then, definitely not go in Province. Shillong remained the perma- and tall bushes where one would see wild this historical part of the Gauhati-Shillong vain.” nent seat and was chosen as the capital animals roam around freely. Road was diverted from the nearby Maw- “Your grievances against us are justified. For a of the new administration because of its Sir Ward made the artificial lake in lai Police Station to the present location change instead of considering floods as a never-end- MTV VMAs to be convenient location between the Brah- Shillong more beautiful by giving it a nat- through Umiam. And ultimately, one part ing problem, why not appreciate its positive spin-offs? maputra and the Surma Valley. ural look. It was completed in 1893-94. of the original road became abandoned. As we have realised its beneficial aspects a long time Actually, the Secretariat was trans- The high-intensity earthquake on June back, we have to change the very name of our depart- hosted outdoors ment to the Water Resources Department. Let me tell ferred from Guwahati to Shillong for five 12, 1897, destroyed much of Shillong ([email protected]) MTV will no longer hold its Video Music you all that floods cannot be controlled and should Awards (VMA) show at an indoor venue not be controlled. The resource generating potential because of the ongoing pandemic. The of the annual floods which wreck havoc in the state is VMAs, which feature live performances from hakuntala Devi , the over 120-minute long OTT movie simply immense.” music’s biggest stars, will now be held at the which aspires to chronicle the troubled yet inspirational “First let us consider the employment front. Due to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, personal life of Shakuntala Devi through the eyes of her the recurrent floods, the state has a number of gov- New York on August 30 – daughter, opens in Karnataka, where the protagonist ernment departments and offices which are providing S gainful employment to so many. With the flood fury the first major begins to take baby steps towards fame – on the strength on the upswing, there is ample scope to open more awards show of her unmatched mathematical exploits. Streaming on Amazon DIRECTOR : ANU M ENON such offices.” since the pan- Prime Video, the movie, named after mathematician Shakuntala CAST: VIDYA B ALAN, JISSHU S ENGUPTA, SANYA M ALHOTRA, “Floods have also gone a long way in developing Devi, popularly known as ‘the human computer’, dwells at length AMIT S ADH, ETC. demic began the spirit of entrepreneurship and honing the business to take place in on her fragile relationships, mostly revolving around her parents and her daughter. acumen of the youths of the region. Right from push- a physical loca- ing vehicles from the water-logged streets in the city tion. “In close While the changing dynamics of the mother-daughter rela- tionship is the soul of the plot, director Anu Menon also sheds to construction and repair of embankments, floods of- consultation with fer a host of business opportunities. Of course floods light on her childhood neglect where the protagonist was denied state and local health also help in enriching our coffers, along with that of formal education by her father and was treated more as a mon- officials, it became clear our ruling political leaders.” ey-churner, while her mother remained a mute spectator. at this time that outdoor “Just think of the Central aid we get every year However, one felt that Menon could not capitalise on the performances with limited to tackle floods! If we manage to tackle it, the funds or no audience would be inspirational aspects of Shakuntala’s life, the way one would have which we get will definitely dry up too.” safer now,” MTV said. expected from a story high on potential. Further, the arithmetic “Floods have all along been an important issue for genius of Shakuntala Devi does not seem to have found the right our political leaders and they have extracted maxi- projection through the movie; mum mileage out of it. It helps them to arouse the YouTube star Nikkie as a result, the run of play emotions of the people during the time of elections. strains to stay effective, and And, haven’t you all noticed how floods give them an Jager robbed at gunpoint hence, loses its steam midway. opportunity to share the sufferings of the common What also added to the ordeal people in their constituencies, which otherwise would YOUTUBE star Nikkie de Jager, aka Nikkie was a relatively weak screen- Sanjoy Ray not have been possible? Standing in ankle-deep water Tutorials, and her fiancé, Dylan Drossaers, play, which seems to have or through an aerial survey, the politicians get the feel were robbed at gunpoint in Netherlands. The fallen apart, especially in the second half of the runtime. of what it is like to be in neck-deep water.” Dutch beauty influencer, who has a massive As the movie progresses, the screenplay dips and soars, and “Isn’t it amazing that during the floods, the politi- following of over 13 million on YouTube, eventually fails to hold on to the inherent storyline of the movie. cians, along with the officials of our departments, in took to Instagram to relay Lack of continuity and an inconsistent mode of storytelling cou- the presence of the media, assure the hapless victims the news. “Dylan and pled with over emphasis on the sub plots, somewhat deprives the that very soon a solution will be found and their myself got attacked but movie of its sheen. watery woes would end? This ritual has been going on physically we’re okay. Narrated through Shakuntala Devi’s daughter, the story also for donkey years.” Mentally it’s a whole leaves many questions unanswered for the audience. Despite “For a change instead of trying to combat it, why other story,” Nikkie all these, the movie proves to be a worthwhile reflection of a not promote the floods? We can easily market the said. The beauty headstrong woman of the 1970s who remained unapologetic all tourism potential of the annual floods. We can invite guru’s house was throughout and lived life on her own terms. Performance-wise, our Prime Minister to inaugurate the project” vandalised and Vidya Balan is as impressive as ever and does justice to the variation “But will he have the time?” a participant of the robbed only hours her role demands. Sanya Malhotra, in her role as Shakuntala Devi’s webinar yelled! prior and local daughter, leaves a mark with her acting skills, too. ([email protected]) news confirmed ([email protected]) the news.

Ben Af T eck to direct movie about the secrets of ‘Chinatown’ ACTOR Ben Affleck will be directing The Big Goodbye for Paramount, an adaptation of the Sam Wasson book The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood. The non-fiction book tells the behind-the- scenes story of the 1974 film noir classic starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Affleck would also write the script. Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels pursued the rights to the book and brought it to the studio and will produce along with Affleck.

– Agencies