GoM on COVID-19 crisis assesses slew Khandu reviews state preparedness to tackle COVID-19 of measures to give ‘relief’ to people

ITANAGAR, Apr 18: Amid the cials to strengthen the screen- safety kits and other facili- retariat here to answer citi- also discussed with officials NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Dis- low partial economic activi- down had triggered job loss- Coronavirus pandemic, ing process at all entry points ties are being made available zens’ queries on the virus and to equip these check points cussing the ways to mini- ty in "non-hotspot zones" es due to economic disrup- Arunachal Pradesh Chief and discussed the standard to all the frontline workers. monitor the activities of dif- with sufficient manpower, mize the hardships being from April 20. tions. Minister Pema Khandu today operating procedure on how He also inspected whether ferent agencies involved in screening kits, safety kits faced by the people through- "Interacted with the GoM The guidelines to allow lim- carried out a spot verification to handle such cases. the check gates are follow- containment of the disease. and other facilities. out the country due to vov- on the Covid-19 situation. ited activities and the mea- of the Banderdewa check gate The Chief Minister, during ing safety protocols and so- The Chief Minister later The Chief Minister further el Coronavirus pandemic, We discussed ways to miti- sures as announced by the on Arunachal-Assam border the visit, also reviewed the cial distancing is maintained. convened a meeting with the discussed the standard op- Defence Minister Rajnath gate the hardships faced by Reserve Bank of India were to ensure that all point of en- facilities and manpower Following the inspection of top officials of the State to erating procedure to handle Singh-headed Group of Min- the people and the role min- also appreciated in the meet- try into the state are fully availability in the check gate. facilities at the check gate, discuss on strengthening the cases when a person is iden- isters (GoMs) met for the fifth istries can play in providing ing, which was attended by equipped to detect any sus- He also met with the front- Khandu visited the screening process at all en- tified with the virus and the time on Saturday. relief to people," Singh Food Minister Ram Vilas pected COVID-19 cases. He line health workers and po- ‘Arunachal Pradesh State try points so that no sus- procedure for isolation and Sources in the government tweeted. Paswan, Railways Minister also had a meeting with the lice personnel posted at the Control Room for COVID-19’ pected case of Coronavirus treatment to prevent further establishment said the GoM Several Opposition parties Piyush Goyal, Petroleum Min- senior State Government offi- check gate. He enquired if established at the Civil Sec- is made to go undetected. He spread of the disease. on COVID-19 crisis also re- have demanded the govern- ister Dharmendra Pradhan and viewed various measures ment to announce specific Information and Broadcasting COVID-19 crisis: AAI, NER distributes that are being initiated by the welfare measures to help the Minister Prakash Javadekar. Covid-19 status: 389 samples concerned ministries, to al- poor people, as the lock- Contd. on P-2 7.2 MT rice to locals of Hollongi collected in State till now ITANAGAR, Apr 18: Ac- bulletin, 26 samples (all new) more negative on repeat cording to the bulletin is- for suspected COVID-19 test while the results of 12 sued by the Directorate of were collected today for lab- are awaited. Health Services this oratory testing, the results of Namsai district took the evening, a total of 389 sam- which along with five others, second with 81 samples col- ples for suspected COVID- totaling 31 are yet to come. lected so far for suspected 19 have been collected in As per the official data, of COVID-19, of which 60 test- the state so far for labora- the total 389, the highest num- ed negative and 21 negative tory testing, of which 315 ber of samples has been col- (repeat), while Lohit was tested negative, 41 repeat lected from Capital Complex placed third with 41 samples, tests (negative) and results with the figure standing at 177. of which 32 tested negative, of 31 are awaited. Out of these samples, 157 six negative (repeat) and re- According to the DHS tested negative and eight sult of one is yet to come.

YUPIA, Apr 18: The Airports households were benefited GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH Authority of India (AAI), with each household provid- OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DC North East Region (NER) has ed with 12 kg rice. The rice ITANAGAR CAPITAL REGION : ITANAGAR Flouting the social distancing norms amid the ongoing nationwide Coronavirus distributed 7.2 metric tonnes was distributed under the No.DC/ICR/01/2020 Dated Itanagar the 18th April'2020 lockdown, a large number of people are seen queuing outside a cold drink store at of rice to the community Corporate Environmental Pic: EoA Jully for procuring the drink items on Friday. heads of Chakma, Karbi, Responsibility (CER) pro- ADDENDUM-II Nyishi and other communi- gramme, which is focused to With reference to earlier order of even No. dated 18th April'2020 regarding ties which were further dis- uplift underprivileged and import of green vegetables, other items of import shall also include poultry prod- Wearing of face mask made tributed to daily wagers, with a call to eradicate hun- ucts/ fish/ meat apart from vegetables. workers and others at the ger in and around the Hol- Other terms and conditions of the order shall remain unchanged. vicinity of Hollongi Airport longi Airport, especially dur- Sd/- [Komkar Dulom] compulsory in capital region Deputy Commissioner in presence of local MLA ing the nationwide lock- ITANAGAR, Apr 18: Since ing that violation will be pun- spread of Coronavirus, say- Itanagar Capital Region Tana Hali Tara and Balijan down due to Coronavirus maintaining social distanc- ishable with fine. Moreover, ing that all pan shops sell- DIPR/ARN/9844-52/2020 Itanagar ADC Tasso Gambo. (COVID-19) outbreak. ing and personal hygiene selling of liquor was banned in ing these items shall remain In the process, around 600 Contd. on P-2 were the keys to prevent the Itanagar Capital Region closed until further order. GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH COVID-19 infection, wearing during the lockdown period. Anybody found violating OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DC of face cover/mask has been Besides, the district ad- the order shall be prosecuted Private dairy farms ITANAGAR CAPITAL REGION : ITANAGAR made compulsory in all pub- ministration banned sale of as per section 51 of Disaster No.DC/ICR/01/2020 Dated Itanagar the 18th April'2020 lic places & workplaces in gutka, tobacco, pan, pan- Management Act, 2005 and sec- catering to denizens ‘needs’ Itanagar capital region. masala, etc to prevent the tion 188 of IPC, the DM said. ADDENDUM In this regard, the Deputy This is in continuation to our earlier order of even No. dated 15th April'2020 Commissioner of Itanagar Taking steps to ensure availability regarding lifting of ban on import of green vegetables. The green vegetables shall Capital Region, Komkar not be imported from COVID-19 red and orange zones of the neighbouring state Dulom has issued an ‘order’ of all medicines in State: APCDA until further order. The zones as on date are mentioned as under:- on Friday, asking the Capital 1. Red Zone Districts - Golaghat, Nalbari, Dhubri, Goalpara, Morigaon SP, Addl District Magistrate ITANAGAR, Apr 18: The cines available to them,” he said. 2. Orange Zone Districts - South Salmara, North Lakhimpur, Kamrup, cum Chief Executive Officer, Arunachal Pradesh Chemist The APCDA also informed Cachar, Karimganj, Kamrup (Metro), Hailakandi Itanagar and all Executive and Druggist Association that they are working in coor-  The vegetables imported from Gohpur, Biswanath Charali, Sonitpur and Magistrates-cum-Incident (APCDA) has appealed to all dination with Health depart- other foothill areas which does not fall under above categories shall be allowed. Commanders to enforce the pharmacies operating in the ment and are doing whatever No vegetables shall be imported from North Lakhimpur District for time being. same in letter and spirit. state to extend all possible is possible from their side However, regulation of import of vegetables shall be reviewed from time to time Further, spitting in all public support to the patients. while clarifying that there is no depending on zonal marking of above districts under COVID-19. spaces has been prohibited, the While talking to the media crisis of medicines in the state. The Officer-in-charge of Hollongi Check gate may allow movement of ve- District Magistrate said, add- here on Saturday, APCDA “People should not be- hicles carrying vegetables after mandatorily sanitizing the vehicles before crossing president Pawan Bagang in- lieve in rumours. Around over to innerline. They shall ensure that all the SoPs of COVID-19 is complied with formed that they taking steps 1500 pharmacies across the YUPIA, Apr 18: In view of the In these trying times, the such as maintaining social distancing, personal hygiene, use of sanitizer and to ensure that all medicines state are playing critical role nationwide lockdown due to progressive farmers cum mandatory use of mask. The vehicles carrying the vegetables shall have only one are available in the state. in this time of crisis and mak- Corona pandemic as there has beneficiaries of AH&V are driver and a helper. No other person shall be allowed. “There are patients who need ing all medicines available for been paucity of supply of doing wonderful works by The Superintendent of Police, Itanagar, ADM cum CEO, all the Magistrates- regular medication and because the people,” Bagang said. fresh milk in and around cap- providing 400+ litres of fresh cum-Incident Commanders and Member Secretary, APMC shall ensure that the of lockdown they have faced Further, he urged people to ital region, some private dairy milk, in addition to the 400+ order is complied with while following the SoPs of COVID-19. some problems. We have direct- strictly follow the social dis- farmers are catering to the litres of milk supplied by the Sd/- [Komkar Dulom] ed all our affiliated pharmacies tancing norms and also needs of the denizens of cap- departmental farm situated at Deputy Commissioner to take care of all such patients urged the govt to strictly im- ital region especially children, Central Cattle Breeding Itanagar Capital Region and make the required medi- pose lockdown. sick and old people. Farm, Nirjuli. Contd. on P-2 DIPR/ARN/9835-43/2020 Itanagar Echo of Arunachal SUNDAAAYYY APRIL 19, 2020 SP makes patrol of villages PBBK makes Sonowal speaks to CMs of other states contribution towards along state, int’l borders combating COVID-19 for well-being of stranded people NAHARLAGUN, Apr 18: The Pertin Bodum Baane GUWAHATI, Apr 18: Assam AP CM speaks to Assam CM, request him to make Kebang (PBBK) has contrib- Chief Minister Sarbananda uted Rs 5000 to PM-cares Sonowal today called his arrangements for hassle free aqua products export fund to combat Covid-19 in counterparts of Maharash- AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy spoke to Assam the country. tra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal over phone on Saturday and requested him to make In the fight against the Kerala, Rajasthan and Kar- arrangements for hassle free aqua products export. He reminded Sonowal that aqua dreaded disease in the state, nataka over phone and re- export from Andhra Pradesh is extensive and requested him to take steps to ensure that the Kebang also made con- quested them for the ‘safe- the trucks, which are transporting aqua products, are not stopped at the State border. He tribution to Chief Minister’s keeping’ of the people of also urged him to take steps to open the fish markets in Assam. The Assam Chief Minister relief fund, Upper Siang, East Assam stranded in their re- said that all the necessary measures would be taken in this regard and asked Mr Reddy Siang and Lower Dibang Val- spective states amid COVID to help the people of Assam, who are stranded in Andhra Pradesh due to lockdown. The ley DCs and ADCs of Mariy- 19 lockdown. UNI AP Chief Minister assured all the possible help to the people of Assam. ang, Mebo and Dambuk. Sonowal while talking to Informing about its contri- these chief ministers con- your respective states”. ed people of Assam. help the people of their states bution in a press release, veyed his request to take Sonowal also maintained Sonowal also told them that in Assam, as the government PBBK prayed that we should care of the people of Assam that though Govt of Assam in Assam the entire govern- is doing its best to help them. KHONSA, Apr 18: A team of Khetey and the police team and guard the porous border stranded in their states and to give a succor to its peo- ment machinery has been Chief Minister Sonowal Tirap police led by SP Kardak visited Noglo village border- and not let anybody come in- all stand united in the fight provide them with food, ac- ple stranded in several parts alerted to provide ‘safekeep- also apprised them of the Riba today made a patrol of ing Myanmar along BP 161 side and go outside to prevent against COVID-19 and not commodation and security. of the country, without the ing’ including food, accommo- prevailing situation in Assam the border areas along As- and Upper Chinhan village the spread of Coronavirus. let our state be a hotspot for He said, “I will be grateful support of the local dispen- dation and security if people especially in view of coro- sam-Arunachal boundary in bordering Myanmar along The villagers of Mopaya/ the virus. to you if you please direct sations, the govt cannot pro- from other states of the coun- navirus outbreak and the which they visited Mopaya BP 162 and also interacted Naitong/Noglo and Upper We express our deepest your respective district admin- vide solace to its people. try got stuck up in Assam in steps that Government of village bordering Margherita with the Rajas, GBs, ex-Pan- Chinhan appreciated the ef- condolences to the family istrations for the safekeeping He also informed that view of COVID 19 lockdown. Assam has taken in terms of circle of Tinsukia district and chayat and youth leaders of fort of Tirap Police and as- members of those who lost of the people of Assam who Government of Assam has He also added that Gov- real time medical intervention Naitong village bordering both villages. sured to extend full cooper- their lives because of the vi- for sake of their professional, also sent letters to different ernment of Assam has al- and infrastructural upgrada- Sonari circle of Charaideo The SP while appreciating ation to them. rus and condemn a section academic, medical and other State governments request- ready received letters from tion for the management of district in Assam. the villagers for maintaining Earlier, the SP visited the of people who are still persis- requirements got stranded in ing them to help the strand- other State governments to COVID 19 outbreak. (UNI) The SP had an interaction self-home quarantine briefed check-post and outpost at tently striving to encourage with the Rajas, Gaon Burahs, them about precautionary the border and later, the vil- infection of this virus despite DC reviews lockdown 2.0 ex-Panchayat and youth measures to defeat Covid-19. lagers were provided re- repeated advisories, it said. ‘Mask for All’ campaign: APDA leaders of both villages. He also urged the villagers of freshment items to be used Such criminals must be measures post Apr 19 Further, the SP along with both at the state and interna- during patrolling by the awarded exemplary punish- BOMDILA, Apr 18: West Dy SP (HQs) Khenwang tional borders to remain vigil youths. (DIPRO) ment, the Kebang asserted. West Siang distributes 10,400 masks Kameng Deputy Commis- AALO, Apr 18: The distributed the masks to the seats in the quarantine facili- sioner Karma Leki today took Wearing of face mask, Arunachal Pradesh Doctors’ people moving without it at Ne- ties for symptomatic and as- stock of the measures for the NFR refunds about Rs 34 Cr to passengers till Apr 17 Association (APDA), West hru Chowk Tinali. ymptomatic males and females nationwide lockdown 2.0 GUWAHATI, Apr 18: As benefit and heavy rush to get NFR would like to assure hand gloves compulsory Siang district unit has dis- It is pertinent to mention at six designated locations. Al- post April 19 in the district part of the various measures refund at ticket counters as all passengers that they for IMC workers tributed 10,400 masks to the here that wearing of masks together 1030 migrant labour- and also about the financial taken by the Govt of India in well as their concern can be need not worry about getting ITANAGAR, Apr 18: The assistance to be provided to the wake of COVID-19 out- avoided and social distanc- refund, as Ministry of Rail- public within one week fol- is mandatory for receiving all ers have been provided ration Itanagar Municipal Council lowing the launch of ‘Masks essential services. from NDRF fund and volun- the persons of the district break, the Ministry of Rail- ing can be maintained. ways has already decided to stranded outside the state. (IMC) has made it compul- for All’ campaign at General Meanwhile, nodal officers teers are on the move to reach ways had also decided to In NFR, during the 1st give full refund for all ticket In a meeting here with the sory for all its workers to Hospital here on April 12. Dorjee Nima (DDMO) and out to the targeted groups. suspend operation of all pas- lockdown period from for the cancelled trains by SP, administrative officers and wear face mask, hand gloves senger carrying trains. Ac- March 24 to April 14, total amending refund rules. A team of doctors including Sapbi Yomcha (LO) informed Meanwhile, donations task force heads maintaining and use of sanitizer. APDA secretary Olen Tatak, that 14 persons including from various quarters are mandated social distancing, cordingly, passenger trains number of passengers who It may be mentioned here Joint CEO of IMC Tadar District Family Welfare Officer eight females who have en- flowing in to help the doc- the DC dwelt on various mea- coming towards NF Railway cancelled their journey tick- that, freight train operations Tarang while addressing Tomar Kamki, eye specialist T tered the district from out- tors engaged in fight against sures to be taken during lock- and originating from NF Rail- et was 2,43,939 and the are being continued 24x7 by IMC workers here on Satur- Kaye, Jumge Padu, Gedo Ka- side were put under quaran- the disease. Many of the rent down post April 19 viz final- way were also cancelled till amount refunded to them NFR to ensure the supply of day urged them to strictly msi and Nyade Padu Bagra tine facility. One person was owners at Aalo have also ization of screening centers at midnight of April 14 during was approximately Rs 22.41 essential commodities. Es- follow the recent order is- along with West Siang Bar quarantined from April 4 and waived the rents due to lock- Bhalukpong for the probable the 1st phase of lockdown. crore. Similarly, during the sential staffs of NFR are sued by the state govt to Association president Minrik the rest from April 15. down and on humanitarian returnees belonging to the Later, the suspension was 2nd phase of lockdown working day and night to run compulsorily wear masks. Noshi with selected volunteers The district has around 200 ground. (DIPRO) districts of West Kameng, East extended till 2400 hrs of May which started on April 15, a freight train services “All IMC workers should Kameng and Tawang, trans- 3 as the lockdown period was total of 1,23,716 passengers throughout its jurisdiction strictly follow the order. portation of people/returnees also extended. cancelled their journey tick- ferrying essential commodi- They should also maintain 12 Bn NDRF continues fight against COVID-19 for frontline/institutional As crores of passengers ets till April 17 and the ties like salt, sugar, food- social distance while per- quarantine, functionality of travel daily by using rail- amount refunded to them grains, petroleum products forming their duty,” he said. quarantine facilities in all ear- ways as their means of trans- was approximately Rs 11.40 etc for public distribution The Joint CEO further in- marked administrative head- port; suspension of train op- crore. So, till yesterday an system. formed that workers have quarters, transportation of eration surely created prob- amount of Rs 33.81 crore Moreover NFR is also car- been distributed mask, essential and non-essential lems. However, to minimise was refunded by NFR since rying items like potatoes, gloves and sanitizers, and commodities including medi- taught how to use them. He cines and emergency medical their problem, Railway Min- the start of lockdown to milk, vegetables, fertilizers said IMC has around 600 cases, status of various eco- istry immediately changed 3,67,655 passengers who and food-grains transport- nomic and welfare measures the refund rules by duly no- cancelled their tickets. Yes- ed by private businessmen staffs including the NGOs in- provided to the earmarked tifying changes in all types terday, an amount of Rs so that there is no shortage volved in collecting garbage people up to April 17 etc. of media, so that all section 12,87,993 was refunded of these commodities in in the colonies and sectors. Major thrust was given on of the people get to know against cancellation of 1146 market for the need of com- The IMC has 42 trucks to preparing contingency plans about the changes for their E-tickets. mon people. collect garbage but few of them for screening, transportation have mechanical issues. “As and frontline/institutional the motor garages are closed quarantine for the people of MLA provides ‘relief’ to students owing to lockdown, we are find- the three districts in case of ing it hard to repair them. Also Assam government allowing stranded due to lockdown some workers are unable to one time movement within PALIN, Apr 18: Continuing his goodwill gesture, Palin MLA Balo Raja provided mone- come out due to strict quaran- Assam after April 20. tary relief to 137 students of his constituency who are stranded in different parts of the tine measure imposed by the Prime Minister Narendra rent owners,” he said. DOIMUKH, Apr 18: country due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown. The relief amount has been credited to Continuing its effort to stop the spread of Corona infection, the 12th Modi’s seven-point plan to The Joint CEO also in- their respective bank accounts, informed the lawmaker’s office here. (DIPRO) Bn NDRF stationed at Doimukh today carried out sanitization drive at the Nirjuli power win the COVID-19 battle formed that IMC is regularly house, State Bank of India and market area. The team sprayed disinfectant consisting of was also elaborately speci- NGO conducts awareness program carrying out sanitization sodium hypochlorite in public places. NDRF rescuers emphasized on social distancing, fied with a direction to all drives in various parts of hand washing, use of sanitizer and following of norms during lockdown against the administrative officers to in- KHONSA, Apr 18: The Humanity (NGO) has recently conducted an awareness pro- capital region. “Following novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. corporate it in the IEC cam- gramme at Bunting village under Tirap district to sensitize the village people about vari- the instruction of authorities paign along with the previ- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ous insurance schemes announced by the Prime Minister under Pradhan Mantri Garib we have carried out sanitiza- ous Do’s & Don’ts in their Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY). The NGO also assisted many downtrodden women of the tion drive in Doimukh and respective circles. (DIPRO) COVID-19 crisis: AAI, NER... village to obtain bank passbook enabling them to avail benefit of the said scheme. Sagalee too,” he added. The AAI has been consistently devoting resources towards Corporate Social Respon- sibility (CSR) endeavours at various stations in the NE Region under the leadership of Nagaland Govt receive Rs 32641.66 lakh to battle COVID-19 Regional Executive Director Sanjeev Jindal. (DIPRO) KOHIMA, Apr 18: The Fi- mentation of effective mea- aid to cover deficit on post Private dairy farms... nance Department of Naga- sures for prevention and devolution revenue account Private Dairy Farms like Green Gold Integrated Farm, Tarajuli and Donyi-Polo Dairy land has reacted to social control of COVID-19 in the in 2020-21as recommended Farm, Itanagar are doing yeoman service in fulfilling the fresh milk demand of people. media posts concerning the State. Accordingly the by the 15 Finance Commis- In this regard, the department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, GoAP lauded the amount of Rs. 32641.66 lakhs Union Ministry of Finance, sion on proportionate basis private farms for their steady support to the former in this hour of need. (DIPRO) released by the Ministry of Department of Expenditure, to 13 states. Finance on March 3 this year Finance Commission Divi- The Chief Controller of Ac- GoM on COVID-19 crisis assesses... and comments about how sion has released Rs. counts has been requested to HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Women and Child Development Minister funds were being used to 32641.66 lakh to Nagaland as advise Reserve Bank of India, Smriti Zubin Irani, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Civil Aviation Min- battle COVID-19 pandemic. Post Devolution Revenue Nagpur to credit the amount sister Hardeep Singh Puri also attended the meeting. According to an official Deficit Grant 2020-21. The to the Accounts of the con- India went under a total shutdown of 21 days from March 25 to April 14, to fight the release the Nagaland Fi- Director Finance Commis- cerned State Governments. pandemic. nance Department clarified sion Division Director, Bhar- The payments are adjustable On Tuesday last, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced extension of lock- that the amount was the Rev- tendu Kumar Singh in a let- in the Accounts of the Minis- down till May 3 next. However, the Prime Minister had said that the drastic measures enue Deficit Grant recom- penditure requirements-- the Department asserted. ter to the Chief Controller of try of Finance under the Head would be relaxed in some areas from April 20. mended by the 15th Finance such as salaries, pensions, It may be mentioned here Accounts, Department of 3601.07.101.01.00.31 Grand-in- On Wednesday, the Home Ministry issued detailed guidelines, allowing certain sec- Commission to be released interest payments and other that Nagaland Chief Minis- Expenditure, Ministry of Fi- aid (General) to cover deficit tors to resume their economic activities from April 20. to Nagaland every month recurring expenses. “There ter Neiphiu Rio, on March 26 nance stated that the ap- on revenue account in De- According to the Union Health Ministry, India has recorded a total of 14,378 COVID-19 during the year 2020-21. The is no possibility of using this last, had assigned his Min- proval of the competent au- mand No. 38-Transfer to cases and 480 people have lost their lives in the infection. (UNI) amount was meant to cover amount for COVID-19 ex- isters and Advisers with the thority for release of Rs. States for the year 2020-21, the the shortfall in revenue ex- penses as is being alleged,” districts to monitor imple- 615774.95 lakh as grant-in- report said. (UNI) Echo of Arunachal SUNDAAAYYY APRIL 19, 2020

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Korir had penciled Doha from competing in 2021 the ban is based on time and the lack of regular testing. we can but there is a severe “We’re hoping that we’ll IPL title in 2016, defeating "My heart was in my Diamond League to launch would lead to legal compli- not tied to particular events.” “The restrictions on move- disruption, no question.” see change around the anti- Royal Challengers Bangalore mouth when they were 1 for his season. But he is now cations. The anomaly could prove ment that are happening in The United States Anti- doping world... where more by eight runs at the M 145 or so off 10 overs. They holed up at his university resi- “The standard penalty to be a double-edged sword, many countries are having a Doping Agency (USADA) organisations invest in intel- Chinnaswamy Stadium. were really flying and then dence in Texas, as he keeps under the WADA code for however, with Clothier say- severe disruption to testing said a new self-administered ligence capabilities so that Opting to bat first in final, we got a couple of quick big safe from the coronavirus. doping is a four-year ban,” ing athletes caught after processes around the doping test, where athletes they can address the root Sunrisers scored a challeng- and it lifted our spir- However, he believes he Clothier said. “And that’s August this year would be world,” he said. are monitored live by a dop- causes of doping and the ing 208 for 7, riding on its," he recollected. will be ready for the World been designed that way to banned for two Olympic “We do testing for over a ing control officer, could people behind doping rather Warner's quick 69 and fellow The 13th edition of the IPL Indoor Championships, tie in with the Olympic cycle. Games — in Tokyo and Paris 100 countries round the help protect clean athletes, than just using the tests as a Australian Ben Cutting's 15- has been postponed indefi- which has been pushed to “But in this case, of — since they fall within the world and there are different as the agency tries to ensure facade or a numbers game.” ball 35-run cameo. nitely because of the COVID- March in 2021 in Nanjing course, it’s an anomaly that four-year sanction range. restrictions in each country... no one gets a “free pass” (Agencies) The Virat Kohli-led side, 19 pandemic. (UNI) before focusing on the To- kyo Olympics. Korir joins Viola Lagat, an That mind-blowing first night of IPL 2008 changed my life forever; Brendon McCullum Atletico Mineiro readying new bid Olympian who represented KOLKATA, Apr 18: New Sourav Ganguly told him. Bangalore that night,” () with Sourav released, but we always fin- Kenya at the 1, 500m race in Zealand opening batsman “I don't remember many McCullum said Ganguly? How did I get a ished on really good terms. I for Shandong Luneng's Guedes Rio Games, Bethwell Birgen Brendon McCullum’s superb reactions in detail, but what I feel so lucky and privi- chance to play in the first was always very grateful, (3,000) and Beatrice RIO DE JANEIRO, Apr 18: prospect of a loan deal. Chepkoech among others who unbeaten 158-run knock in I do remember is what leged to have had the oppor- game, have the first oppor- and thankful for the oppor- Atletico Mineiro have re- Guedes had an impressive have expressed their desire to just 73 balls against Royal Sourav Ganguly said to me tunity (to be a part of that tunity to bat in such a huge tunity that the franchise had kindled their interest in loan spell at Atletico in 2018 launch their 2021 season with Challengers Bangalore in the that night,” he said. spectacle. You talk about tournament for world provided for me. So when an Shandong Luneng striker with nine goals in 12 Brazil- the Indoor Tour, which will cul- very first match of the Indian Dada said, ‘Your life is sliding doors, and moments ? How was I even able opportunity arose again (for Roger Guedes as they seek ian Serie A matches. He minate with the Nanjing World Premier League (IPL) in 2008 changed forever’, and I in your careers and in lives. to grab that opportunity? the role of head coach), I to reinforce their attack for scored 13 times in 26 appear- Indoor Championships. is still fresh in every cricket didn't quite know what he How much luck did I have thought: ‘Well, Shah Rukh the Brazilian Serie A season. ances last year for Shandong Kenya's Collins Kipruto fan’s mind. meant at the time, but (in along the way? Honestly, I did say to me ‘You'll always The Belo Horizonte club Luneng, with whom he is and Getnet Wale of Ethiopia McCullum, playing for hindsight), I 100% agree with don't know the answers to be very involved with KKR’ made a failed bid to sign the contracted until July 2022. are among 11 athletes who , lit up him. Shah Rukh, in the any of these, but what I do and this, I guess, is another 23-year-old in January but Mattos said he is hopeful got wild cards to the 2021 the night with by smashing months which followed or know is that it changed my opportunity,” McCullum football director Alexandre that economic factors won't World Athletics Indoor an unbeaten 73-ball 158. His the days and the weeks and life forever,” McCullum said said, “I find them (the entire Mattos has not given up be a deal breaker in the club's Championships. breathtaking knock was the months which followed, “It changed my family's life KKR management) to be hope of striking a deal with negotiations with Guedes. Korir anchored Kenya laced with 13 sixes and 10 he said. ‘you'll always be forever, and I feel very such great people, hopefully the Chinese Super League "I've always had a good team to win the 4x400m re- lays title at the Africa Ath- fours as the Knight Riders with the Knight Riders.’ “I blessed and very humble and we can have success for club. relationship with Roger," letics Championships in won the game by 140 runs. never really got too nervous very lucky. What I did that them on the field in the years "There is interest from Mattos said. Asaba, Nigeria two years Now KKR Head Coach throughout my cricket career, night was something I didn't to follow. We're trying to Roger in returning to Brazil," "Even if we reach a deal ago, hopes that he will man- McCullum, to travel down but on that occasion, I’ll ad- think I was capable of achiev- play a style of cricket which Mattos said in a local televi- with [Shandong Luneng], age to return stronger once the memory lane, and revisit mit I was very nervous. I That night, my life changed ing. I couldn't have done it is a great representation of sion interview. "We are go- we'll have to negotiate a fair the pandemic is over. the magical knock he think none of us really knew completely in the space of without my teammates, that's the people of Bengal and ing to try reach an agreement contract at a club where he The Indoor Tour winners scripted as the KKR opener what this tournament (the those three hours or actually, 100% sure. It was just a sur- also Shah Rukh, Jay (Mehta) that is within our means. is an idol. The [Brazilian] cur- are all eligible for wildcard on April 18, 2008. IPL) was going to be like. We even an hour-hour and a real moment in time where you and all those involved in the "But first we have to come rency has depreciated a lot entry to the World Athletics In an interaction with KKR all loved the idea of it, we half,” he said. just look back and say, ‘How franchise. Hopefully, we will to an agreement with which makes it harder but Indoor Championships website, McCullum said, he loved the fanfare, but all the “Why was I the one who lucky was I?’ he said. be successful, because I Shandong Luneng and it has we're going to try to reach Nanjing 2021, subject to the still remembers what the then eyeballs of the cricketing got that opportunity to be “There were times when I think we've got the right team to be a permanent move," an agreement," he added. approval of their national Knight Riders world got turned towards able to go and face (the) first was with KKR, and then I got for it as well,” he said. (UNI) Mattos added, ruling out the (Xinhua) federation. (Xinhua) Star Sports to celebrate Tendulkar's birthday with special show MUMBAI, Apr 18: As the 1 and Star Sports 2 from 1100 delivery when England batsman in Gautam Gambhir. the middle order that never With India needing to win the West Indies to limp their bowler Ashish Nehra literally birthday of cricket legend hrs onwards. needed just two to win ensur- Sachin right from the first let the game get away from their last three games to have way to a score of 173 in their won the match for India with Sachin Tendular ap- Some of the games that fans ing that both teams shared the ball looked in great touch and the Proteas. In the end the any chance of qualifying for 50 overs. an outstanding spell of proaches, the Star Sports is of Sachin can look forward to spoils of the day. went on to score another ODI South Africans won the the Super Sixes, India’s tal- The Indian innings got off swing bowling to end with giving Indian cricket and reliving exclusively on the World Cup 2011: India v ton at a strike rate of 109. The game comfortably with a isman flew back to England to a shaky start as Ajay Jadeja match figures of 6 wickets for specifically fans of the Mas- Star Sports network are: to infuse a shot of energy was bowled by a beauty from just 23 runs in his spell of 10 ter Blaster, the opportunity World Cup 2011: India v and belief into the team. Curtley Ambrose. overs. to relive some of his best in- England, Group B Kenya won the toss and Recognising the situation World Cup 2003, India v nings in a specially-curated India considered the put India to bat. With the and respecting the fearful Pakistan show, 'Sachin's Birthday unanimous favourites to win loss of the two early wick- West Indian bowling lineup, Winning the toss, Pakistan Special,' from April 19-24. their first ICC ODI World ets, Sachin was welcomed Sachin played a well-bal- elected to bat and scored a Over the years, Indian Cup at home were tested in a with the traditional chants of anced knock of 70 before he quickfire 50 runs in 59 balls cricket has produced leg- manner no one expected by ‘Sachin Sachin’ as he walked was run out, leaving it to the within the first 41 minutes ends like Kapil Dev, Dilip a gritty English side. in at 4. It was soon clear that likes of Azharuddin, Vinod and ended their innings Vengsarkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Winning the toss and Sachin was in ominous form Kambli and Nayan Mongia scoring 273 runs for the loss Rahul Dravid and Sourav electing to bat first, the In- as he left behind a wreckage to bring home the victory of 7 wickets. Ganguly. However, the one dian top order led by Sachin of Kenyan bowlers on his with over 60 balls remaining. After the resumption of thing every Indian cricket fan carted the English bowlers at way to an unbeaten 140 in World Cup 2003, India v proceedings, the Indian open- will agree on, is that no one will. Scoring 120 runs in just just 101 balls. England, Group A ing duo, Virender Sehwag and brought more excitement or 115 balls, Sachin with his first Despite a valiant effort from In a match between famil- Sachin Tendulkar launched a is revered more than the God ODI century against En- a few Kenyan batsmen, the iar foes, India went into a blitzkrieg against the Pakistani of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar. gland on home soil champi- Indian team won the match crucial league clash against attack, as they made 50 runs Despite having retired al- oned the massive Indian in- South Africa, Group B rest of the Indian squad couple of balls to spare. comfortably by 94 runs. England in Durban on the in 32 balls within the first 25 most seven years ago, nings score of 338. India’s match against didn’t trouble the scorers World Cup 1999, India v World Cup, 1996, India v verge of inching closer to a minutes. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is England led by their own South Africa was another much and took the total to Kenya, Group A West Indies, Group A Super Six spot. After Sehwag's dismissal, still regarded as the best In- opening batsmen, Andrew exciting head to head battle. 296 in their 50 overs. In 1999, on the eve of the West Indies won the toss India won the toss and the Pakistani bowlers tried dian batsman to ever play the Strauss took on the fight and Once again India won the South Africa not ones to second game against Zimba- and decided to bat against a played to their strengths by everything in their power to game with 29437 runs in 200 went on to score an almost toss and decided to bat first. just hand India the match bwe, Tendulkar was informed strong and balanced Indian opting to bat first. In their 50 dismiss Sachin, who was at Tests and 21367 runs in 463 match winning and career best The opening pair of also began the match on a of the demise of his father (an bowling attack. overs, India scored an im- his sublime best, falling ago- ODIs, at a staggering strike score of 158 from 145 balls. Sehwag and Sachin put 142 positive note when Hashim eminent Marathi writer). As Other than opener Richie pressive 250 runs led by Rahul nizingly short of a historic rate of 86.2. However, deep into the power runs on the board in just 17 Amla decided to take on the Tendulkar made his way home Richardson's cameo of 47 Dravid, who scored 62 and ton. Led by Sachin’s 98 runs, Now, the special show will play despite being punished overs before Sehwag was Indian bowling. for his father’s funeral, India and a steady 38 from Sachin, who provided India India went on to complete celebrate the birthday of the for a few boundaries, Munaf bowled by du Plessis. Despite not a single bats- slumped to an embarrassing Shivnarine Chanderpaul, no with the steady start and yet another victory over a batting maestro with a spe- Patel held his nerve and only Sachin was then joined at the man scoring in three figures, defeat against cricketing min- other West Indian batsman scored a half century as well. deflated Pakistan side by 6 cial broadcast on Star Sports allowed a single from the final crease by another stylish it was a combined effort from nows Zimbabwe. contributed much, leaving The 23-year old fast wickets. (UNI) Echo of Arunachal, SUNDAAAYYY,,, APRIL 19, 2020 Rijiju trying to diffuse tension between Ministry-IOA CPL hopes BCCI figures NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Unde- being of our athletes is its own window for IPL sirable conduct of individu- compromised," the minister als should not come in the added. way of institutional coopera- Rijiju said the common tion, said Sports Minister goal of the Sports Ministry, Kiren Rijiju, on Saturday, try- IOA and the NSFs should be ing to defuse the tension af- to work towards improving ter the IOA complained of the overall sports ecosystem ministry interference in na- of the country with focus on tional federations and drew identifying and nurturing tal- sharp criticism from the ent. sports secretary. "Providing the best facili- Rijiju said Indian Olympic ties to our athletes in terms Association(IOA) president of training, diet and top level Narinder Batra had brought competition exposure and to to his notice, recent reports ensure that India finishes in of concerns raised by some the Top 10 in 2028 Olympics, National Sports Federations an ambitious target declared (NSFs) that the Ministry and by me as Sports Minister of NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Carib- things, there has to be some "It's good that the Carib- the Sports Authority of In- the country," he said. bean Premier League (CPL) sensible consideration bean has locked down early, dia were trying to seize con- The minister stressed on CEO Pete Russell expects the around what players and and it hasn't been hit in the trol of their functioning. the need for all stakeholders T20 league to take place as other leagues are doing," same way as the UK, for ex- "Regular consultation and to work unitedly to achieve scheduled in September and Russell told ESPNCricinfo. ample. We're looking at dif- discussion among the stake- ing that they should give up Batra had alleged that Sports Federations must be the common goal. hopes the BCCI figures out "its "I think IPL would want all ferent permutations in terms holders at various levels facilities provided by the Sports Authority of India's maintained at any cost. Ad- "To achieve these goals, own window" for the Indian the West Indian players to of what could or couldn't must be smooth but unde- government before com- TOPS (Target Olympic Po- herence to National Sports the way forward is to have a Premier League which has been be playing in their tourna- happen, but the lucky thing sirable conduct by individu- plaining about interference. dium Scheme) CEO Rajesh Code and Good Gover- proper coordination be- indefinitely postponed due to ment - it wouldn't make is that we've got a bit of time als at any circumstances "...any remark made by in- Rajagopalan was interfering nance in NSFs are corner- tween Sports Ministry, SAI, the coronavirus pandemic. sense for them to play at the - we don't have to force a should not dampen our co- dividuals at certain situation in the functioning of federa- stones of transparency and IOA and NSFs. Government There is a possibility that same time as CPL when a lot decision," Russell said. operation and spirit...," the should not be treated as a tions. fairness in all its conducts," is committed to work closely the BCCI organises the IPL of their stars are playing with "I don't think there's any Minister stated. matter of policy. We are de- The Minister, however, he said. with all NSFs and IOA to in September or October and us. That would defeat the question that we'll be able to Sports Secretary termined to work together to said the government has no "Govt is committed to pro- ensure that there is no gap that might require resched- objective. I don't think they play it. We're only going to Radheshyam Julaniya had realise the dream of making such intention. vide necessary support to in the communication be- uling the Asia Cup and T20 need to do that, either. They play if it's safe to do so, but responded quite sharply to India a sports superpower," "...the autonomous func- NSFs for the promotion of tween stakeholders," Rijiju World Cup. can figure out their own win- we've been approached by a the NSFs' allegations by stat- said Rijiju. tioning of the National sports and to ensure the well- said. (Agencies) The CPL is scheduled to dow, for sure." lot of the countries who want run from August 19 to Sep- The COVID-19 cases in the it to happen. The reason (for 'Javagal Srinath didn't get tember 26 and could clash Caribbean have not been as that) is that it's a big sporting India governing body plans domestic with the IPL. alarming as in the US and Eu- event, and it could act as a "We wouldn't go up rope with the death toll yet to sign or a marker that the Car- circuit for struggling players the credit he deserved' against it. While I know the reach double figures in the six ibbean is open for business BCCI is all-powerful in these countries that host the CPL. again," he said. (Agencies) tier World Tennis Tour. The tennis governing bodies have joined forces to Hockey India, SAI collaborate to conduct step in and devise plans to provide some relief. online coaches development sessions While tennis is a lucrative NEW DELHI, Apr 18: In a bid sport for those at the top, those to make use of the lockdown in the lower echelons often period to good effect, Hockey struggle to make ends meet. India and Sports Authority of Sumit Nagal is India's top- India (SAI) on Saturday an- ranked men's singles player nounced the introduction of at 127 while Prajnesh NEW DELHI, Apr 18: amassed more than 3,700 a 21-day Coaches Develop- Gunneswaran and Javagal Srinath spearheaded Test runs in 108 Tests, said ment Sessions (CDS). Ramkumar Ramanathan are India's pace attack in the 90s one bowler who left an in- The initiative is part of ranked 132nd and 186th re- with aplomb but former delible mark on him early in SAI's MOOC (Massive Open spectively. South African seamer Shaun his career was West Indian Online Course) workshop MUMBAI, Apr 18: India plans AITA said. The 163rd ranked Ankita Pollock believes the Indian pace great Malcom Marshall. for coaches, which was gardless of their qualifica- Monday to Friday between to launch a domestic tennis "This circuit will be aimed Raina is the country's lead- never got the credit he de- "(Malcom) Marshall was launched on April 16. tion, and will be registered 1430 -1530 hrs. circuit from July to support its at benefiting our tennis play- ing singles player in the served. next level and I was lucky These online education by Hockey India on the Expressing his delight at players who are struggling fi- ers across the country since women's section. Srinath played 67 Tests enough to meet him early in sessions will be aimed at Hockey India Online Acad- the joint initiative by Hockey nancially during the sport's the pandemic has adversely AITA said it will approach and 229 ODIs between 1991 my career as it made me think providing high level knowl- emy Platform. India and Sports Authority of shutdown due to the novel affected their livelihood as companies to contribute to and 2003, taking 236 and 315 about fast bowling in a com- edge to hockey coaches The sessions will be held India, Mohd Mushtaque coronavirus outbreak, the well as their overall training the fund that will be used to wickets respectively. pletely different way," he said. around the country through from Monday to Friday. Ahmad, President Hockey country's tennis body (AITA) and preparedness," AITA create tournaments for In- "I thought India's Javagal However, since his retire- video conference. The 'intermediate' sessions India, said, "These sessions Since these coaches are said on Saturday. said in a statement. dian players while the pro- Srinath didn't get the credit ment in 2008, Pollock has will be conducted by Graham will them them gain high-level present at various levels, the Reid (chief coach, Indian knowledge from our foreign The tennis season was "(It) shall have the objec- fessional and ITF circuits he deserved," Pollock said been most impressed by his coaches development ses- men's team), Sjoerd Marijne coaches, scientific advisors halted in early March due to tive of helping them be remain closed. during a Sky Sports podcast fellow countryman Dale sions will be classified into two (head coach of Indian and director, High Perfor- the pandemic, leaving play- sharp, fit, competitive and "AITA proposes to start discussion with former West Steyn, who had overtaken sessions - 'basic' and 'interme- women's team), Chris Ciriello mance." ers in the lower tiers who match ready without any tournaments for all age Indies fast bowler Michael him as South Africa's lead- diate' -- and will be conducted (analytical coach, men's Sandip Pradhan, SAI's di- depend solely on tourna- major financial burden." Holding and England's ing taker in Tests in groups," the governing by Hockey India's foreign na- team), Janneke Schopman rector general, said, "This is ment winnings without the The men's ATP Tour and body said. "These will ini- Stuart Broad. December, 2018. tional team coaches, scientific (analytical coach, women's the first time that an online chance to earn a living. the WTA, which runs the tially (in July and August) be "In my era, you had great "But since I've stopped advisors and director, High team), Robin Arkell (scientific workshop for coaches of this AITA said it had come up women's circuit, suspended restricted to state level tour- combinations like Wasim playing, l cannot have Performance. advisor, men's team) and magnitude is taking place. with an intermediate plan all tournaments until mid- naments keeping in mind the Akram and Waqar Younis for enough respect for (Dale) The basic level sessions Wayne Lombard (Scientific "In a conscious effort to with the support of the July after countries started need for restricting travel." Pakistan and Curtly Steyn. His ability to shape will be conducted by Erik Advisor, women's team). use this lean period to up- country's government to re- locking down borders to "It shall subsequently Ambrose and Courtney the ball upfront at high Wonink (coach, Indian jun- The candidates for these grade the knowledge of duce some of the pain for the contain the spread of the flu- graduate into zonal and na- Walsh for West Indies. Aus- speed and then come back ior women's team), and will sessions will include SAI- coaches, Sports Authority of lower-level professionals. like virus which has infected tional tournaments in Sep- tralia had Glenn McGrath and later and reverse it," he said. feature candidates who are accredited coaches who India has collaborated with India is currently in over two million people. tember, October and Novem- Brett Lee. You now have "He cranked it up on flat non SAI-accredited hockey have successfully passed the 16 NSFs, including Hockey lockdown till May 3 and it The International Tennis ber once the travel restric- James Anderson and Stuart wickets and had such a good coaches. Hockey India Level '1' Certi- India, to devise online was assumed that travel re- Federation (ITF), the sport's tions and social distancing Broad in this era." action and variations. He is These coaches have been fication (or above). The Level coaching opportunities for strictions would be lifted in governing body, was also norms are further eased." Pollock, who snapped something special and his given the opportunity to get 'Intermediate' coaching ses- our coaches from around the next two months, the forced to postpone its lower- (Agencies) over 400 Test wickets and stats back it up." (Agencies) enrolled for the sessions re- sions will also be held from the country.' (UNI) CONMEBOL says World Cup BCCI releases 'Team Mask Force' video featuring cricketers to raise awareness qualifiers to start in September MUMBAI, Apr 18: The BCCI #IndiaFightsCorona and against the pandemic. captain Kohli said in the Sourav Ganguly, Smriti with a 'commentator's mike' ASUNCION, Apr 18: The be forced to change the for- on Saturday released a new download @mygovindia's "Being a part of Indian video. Mandhana, Rohit Sharma, on it. South American Football Con- mat to complete the 18-round video featuring Indian @SetuAarogya mobile ap- team is a matter of great Doing his bit, Tendulkar , "Becoming a part of Mask federation (CONMEBOL) has tournament in time for the greats, including Sachin plication said,Harmanpreet Kaur, Virender Force is very easy, just sit at confirmed that the region's World Cup, which will be Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Mobile "Come on Sehwag, Rahul Dravid and home and make masks, like I 2022 World Cup qualifiers will played in Qatar from Novem- Dravid and Sourav Ganguly, phone," India, make Mithali Raj, all of them made one for myself," Rohit begin in September. ber 21 to December 18, 2022. to promote wearing masks in the BCCI masks and speaking about the impor- said. The first two rounds of Meanwhile, CONMEBOL public places and help the tweeted. become tance of wearing masks and Earlier, the BCCI contrib- qualifiers had been sched- did not specify when the Copa country fight the COVID-19 In a Gov- part of following the directives of uted Rs 51 crore to the uled for late March before Libertadores - South America's pandemic. ernment of mask force. the government in this Prime Ministers' Citizen being postponed because of top club competition - would In a video posted by BCCI, India cam- And re- fight. Assistance and Relief in the coronavirus outbreak. resume. The tournament was "The opening qualifiers for suspended on March 19 amid named as 'Team Mask Force', paign, as member to "We have to wear these Emergency Situations the 2022 World Cup have the global health crisis. India men's and women's many as 10 washmasks every time we are out- Fund. been ratified by FIFA for Sep- However, the governing cricket team players can been Indian hands for side our house," says leg- The pandemic, which tember 2020 in the round-robin body said the 2021 Copa seen advocating the use of men's and 20 seconds endary cricketer Rahul originated in the Chinese city format already established," America would take place masks, to contain the spread women's and main- Dravid, who has a 'wall' of Wuhan, has so far claimed CONMEBOL said on Friday. next June and July, having of novel Coronavirus. cricketers can be seen moti- pride. But today, we are go- tain social distancing." painted on his mask. 498 lives and infected over Media reports had specu- been postponed by a year "TeamIndia is now vating the citizens of India ing to create a bigger team, The video has messages In the video, Virender 14792 people across the lated that CONMEBOL would last month. (Xinhua) #TeamMaskForce! Join to join hands in the fight Team Mask Force," Indian from BCCI President Sehwag shows his mask country. (UNI)

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