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p3 4-year BEd must for p7 Nagaland CM’s residential p9 Protest against teaching by 2030 complex sealed CAA intensifies Prime wildlife habitats given to 3 Assam Rifles COVID-19 tests NEW DELHI, July 30: Coal India for opencast mining men killed in India is currently conducting around five lakh COVID-19 SIVASISH THAKUR serve of Digboi Division. The tests every day and the plan Lekhapani forest landscape forests in the study area sup- Manipur ambush is to double the number in DIGBOI/MARGHER- port rich wildlife and many next one-two months, Union CORRESPONDENT Science and Technology ITA, July 30: Even as the Schedule I and II mammals, Minister Harsh Vardhan said issue of illegal mining in butterflies and threatened IMPHAL, July 30: Three Assam Rifles personnel were on Thursday. – PTI the Dehing Patkai rainfor- orchids,” the ministry notes killed and five others injured in an ambush in Manipur’s Vaccine ests – both by Coal India in a minute. Chandel district near the Indo-Myanmar border, sources and the mafia – continues According to the Assam said on Thursday. LONDON, July 30: A forest department, while no COVID-19 vaccine to rage, more forestlands A patrol party of Assam Rifles was ambushed by candidate developed by comprising prime wildlife extensive scientific survey suspected militants by triggering an IED explosion followed Oxford University elicits habitats are being brazen- has been done in the Le- by firing at Khongtal area under Chakpikarong police station an immune response and ly handed over to the coal khapani area, a census con- around 6.30pm on Wednesday. reduces the viral load in major for further mining. ducted during 2009 found 12 The three Assam Rifles personnel who were killed in monkeys exposed to Conservationists have hoolock gibbons and another the ambush have been identified as Havildar Pranay Kalita, SARS-CoV-2 virus, as per a questioned the rationale be- Ministry of Environment khapani reserve forest, which tions for final clearance, itself census a year before had re- Rifleman Methna Konyak and Rifleman Ratan Sapam, study published in the hind allotting such biodiver- and Forest vide No. 8-5/ forms part of Dehing Patkai acknowledges the varied corded 15 elephants. according to the sources. journal Nature today. – PTI sity-rich forests for highly- 2012-FC on March 28, 2013. Elephant Reserve, compris- wildlife of the area where Significantly, the Lekhapa- Their bodies have been sent to a mortuary for necessary Flood pledge destructive opencast mining. The Tikak extension open- es 235 hectares of core forest- opencast mining is proposed. ni river flows at a distance of formalities while the injured personnel have been taken to MUMBAI, July 30: Actor A case in point happens to cast project had also re- land with thick vegetation and “The project is adjoining just 500 metres from the a military hospital, the sources said. Anushka Sharma and Indian be Coal India’s Lekhapani ceived Stage-I Forest Clear- varied wildlife. the State of Arunachal mining area and joins the Ti- Meanwhile, Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF), Rev- cricket skipper Virat Kohli opencast project that was ac- ance vide No. 8-61/2012-FC The Union ministry, while Pradesh. The entire lease rap river. olutionary People’s Front (RPF) and United Liberation today announced that they corded Stage-I Forest on March 28, 2013. granting in-principle clear- falls in Lekhapani RF and Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) have claimed have pledged their support to the people of flood Clearance by the Union The site in question in Le- ance with a number of condi- forms a part of Elephant Re- SEE PAGE 2 responsibility for the ambush as a “joint military offensive.” ravaged Assam and Bihar. PTI report adds: Condoling the killing of three Assam They also called upon their Rifles personnel in an ambush by suspected militants in fans to help the people of Manipur, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday these two states. – PTI Restrictions in said that militancy does not solve any problem, but Trump charge complicates matters further. WASHINGTON, July 30: Out of the three slain jawans, one hailed from Barpeta US President Donald State will continue district, a release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office said. Trump has alleged that “It is really shocking to know the loss of the life of a India, China and Russia do brave jawan of our State who became an innocent victim of not take care of their air, in Unlock 3 the dastardly attack of the militants. Militancy is not a while America does, noting solution to any problem rather it complicates the situa- STAFF REPORTER Saha (45) of Darrang. The that he withdrew from the tion,” Sonowal said. number of recovered pa- Paris climate accord as it “This is a testing time for the family of slain jawan Pranay was one-sided and energy- GUWAHATI, July 30: Not- tients has also increased to Kalita, as I express my heartfelt empathy with the be- destroying. – PTI withstanding the guidelines is- 27,832 with 1,214 discharg- reaved family members and pray to God for eternal peace sued by the Centre for the Un- es during the last 24 hours, War heroes of the departed soul,” Sonowal added. NEW DELHI, July 30: lock 3 phase in the country, As- while the death toll is at 94. The names of 20 Indian sam government will continue “We will not implement all Army personnel, who were with its own set of guidelines guidelines of Unlock 3 at least Report on Clause 6 killed after valiantly fighting prohibiting a number of activ- for the time being,” Health Chinese troops in Galwan ities now allowed under the Minister Himanta Biswa valley in eastern Ladakh on Central norms in order to ef- Sarma said. Govt silence irks June 15, will be inscribed on fectively control further “We will be following the the National War Memorial, officials said today. – PTI spread of COVID-19. guidelines specified by the The State’s overall tally of State government at least till panel member A vendor sells vermicelli ahead of Id-Uz-Zoha in Guwahati on Thursday. – UB Photos Sonia Gandhi coronavirus cases stood at August 15. The situation is R DUTTA CHOUDHURY lence of the Central and State NEW DELHI, July 30: 36,295 with detection of 1,348 showing slight signs of im- Governments even after five Congress president Sonia new COVID-19 positive cas- provement. We cannot lose GUWAHATI, July 30: Sen- months of submission of the Gandhi was admitted to Sir India sidesteps es in the last 24 hours. the work done and achieved ior advocate Nilay Dutta is dis- report is unfortunate in a dem- Ganga Ram Hospital here Flood situation at 7 pm today for routine Bangladesh view Two more deaths due to so far with our restrictions appointed over the silence of ocratic country. He pointed out tests. “Her condition is on Ram temple COVID-19 infection have to check the spread of COV- the Central and State Govern- that though Chief Minister currently stable,” the improves, death been reported today – ID,” Sarma said. ments on the recommenda- Sarbananda Sonowal received hospital said in a health SPL CORRESPONDENT Aolepshi Jamir (57), of tions of the the report bulletin. – PTI Kamrup (M) and Swapan SEE PAGE 2 committee I am of the view on behalf of CBI search toll 108 NEW DELHI, July 30: In- formed by the the Union dia on Thursday sidestepped Union Home that without Home Min- NEW DELHI, July 30: STAFF REPORTER Bangladesh’s disapproval to The CBI carried out Ministry for ister five laying of foundation stone of indefinitely waiting searches at 28 locations GUWAHATI, July 30: The flood situation in Assam Assamese to be implementa- months after registering a case the Ram temple in Ayodhya. tion of Clause for the Government back, the showed further signs of improvement on Thursday even as Responding to Bangladesh against four Navy officers the death toll has touched 108 with one new case reported compulsory in schools 6 of the Assam to make the report Centre is for allegedly siphoning off Foreign Minister Dr AK Ab- from Morigaon district. Accord. public, we should yet to even Rs 6.76 crore for purported dul Momen, Ministry of Ex- Talking to acknowledge supply of IT hardware, Till this evening, the total flood-affected population has come ternal Affairs spokesman An- from next year The Assam do it on our own. the receipt officials said today. – PTI down from 16,54,984 to 12,01,382. Meanwhile, the number of urag Srivastava said India and Tribune , of it. flood affected districts has increased to 22 which include Dhe- Bangladesh are extremely RITURAJ BORTHAKUR The people have Dutta, who Dutta, maji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Darrang, Baksa, Barp- close. The External Affairs the right to know JOCOSERIOUS GUWAHATI, July 30: The Assamese Language Learning was a mem- who is also eta, Chirang, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, South Salmara, Minister recently said Bang- Act, 2020 will come into force from January 1 next year, ber of the what we the advo- Goalpara, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Morigaon, Nagaon, ladesh is a role model of good committee, cate general Golaghat, Jorhat, Majuli, Sivasagar and Dibrugarh. neighbourly relations. according to a government notification. recommended: which was of Arunach- Today the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Gu- Reacting to reports in a According to the Act, schools which are not teaching Assa- headed by Nilay Dutta al Pradesh, wahati in its update predicted heavy rainfall in some isolat- section of Bangladesh media mese as MIL or first language or second language or elective Justice (Retd) said that the ed places of the State in the next 48 hours. that locomotives supplied by language, will have to introduce Assamese as a subject in Biplab Sarma, said that the intentions of the Government Till this morning, the Brahmaputra in Jorhat, Sonitpur India to that country were old standards I to X from the academic year 2021 in a phased people have the right to know became doubtful towards the and Dhubri, Dhansiri in Golaghat, Jia Bharali in Sonitpur, and second hand, Srivastava manner. The pre-primary schools will also introduce teach- the details of the recommen- end of the tenure of the com- Kopili in Nagaon and Beki in Barpeta districts were flowing said it was his understanding ing of Assamese language from the next academic year. dations made by the commit- mittee as the Joint Secretary above the danger level. that the locomotives provid- The schools will have to follow textbooks prescribed by tee. He is of the view that (North East) of the Ministry In the affected districts, altogether 1,339 villages under ed by India were from its ex- the respective academic authorities of the government for the Government should have of Home Affairs, who was the 52 revenue circles continued to reel under flood waters and isting inventory and they teaching Assamese. made the report public if it member secretary of the 29,981 affected people are currently taking shelter in 203 were provided to Bangladesh A student who has not opted for his mother tongue (oth- felt that there is scope for fur- committee, disassociated relief camps across the State. As on today, 82,170 hectares on the basis of specific re- er than Assamese) as first or second language may study ther public debate on the rec- himself from the final report. Unlock 3 does not mean of cropland remained submerged. quest from Dhaka. his mother tongue as third language. you should go to the voters ommendations. now... it will cost you a lot! SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 2 SEE PAGE 2 Dutta said that the total si- SEE PAGE 2 Postpone Presidential polls till people Eastern Ladakh can safely vote: Trump Disengagement process not WASHINGTON, July 30: Absentee Voting, mail-in voting, fraud are rare, including absentee complete: India on China claim President Donald Trump is for the which is good), even in states balloting. NEW DELHI, July 30: India on Thursday asked about the Chinese claim on Tuesday. first time floating a delay to 2020 will be the with all-mail Trump has increasingly sought to said the process for disengagement of troops He also said the senior commanders of the November’s presidential election, most INACCU- votes. cast doubt on November’s election in eastern Ladakh has not yet been complet- two militaries will be meeting in the “near as he makes unsubstantiated RATE & Five states and the expected surge in mail-in ed though some progress was made, an future” to work out steps to complete the allegations that increased mail-in FRAUDULENT already rely and absentee voting as a result of assertion that came two days after China process of disengagement. voting will result in fraud. Election in history. exclusively on the coronavirus pandemic. claimed frontline troops of the two countries “As we have stated earlier, the maintenance The dates of federal elections the It will be a mail-in ballots, and And Trump has called remote have “completed” this exercise at most of peace and tranquility in the border areas is Tuesday after the first Monday in great embarrass- they say they have voting options the biggest risk to locations along their border. the basis of our bilateral relationship,” November are enshrined in federal ment to the USA. necessary his reelection. His campaign and the China had also said that the situation on the Srivastava said. law and would require an act of Delay the Election safeguards in place Republican Party have sued to ground was easing. “Therefore, we expect that the Chinese Congress to change. The until people can to ensure that a combat the practice. “There has been some progress made side will sincerely work with us for Constitution makes no provisions properly, securely hostile foreign Last month, Trump told towards this objective but the complete disengagement and de-escalation for a delay to the Jan 20, 2021 and safely vote??? actor doesn’t supporters in Arizona that, “This disengagement process has yet not been and full restoration of peace and tranquility presidential inauguration. There is no disrupt the vote. will be, in my opinion, the most completed,” Ministry of External in the border areas at the earliest as agreed Trump tweeted Thursday: With evidence of Election security corrupt election in the history of Affairs(MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivas- to by the Special Representatives,” he Universal Mail-In Voting (not widespread voter fraud through experts say that all forms of voter our country.” – AP tava told an online media briefing when added. – PTI 2 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 US, Aus reaffirm loyalty Leading Event Management Thailand royalists rally against Company is looking for field executives on commission basis. to Quad consultations Earn unlimited. Send your bio- WASHINGTON, July 30: ing with ASEAN, India, Japan, data to- info@swargojyotievents. pro-democracy protesters The US and Australia have South Korea and Five Eyes com / call- 88221-82319. reaffirmed their commitment partners, to strengthen their SV/P/AC000655/8 BANGKOK, July 30: Hard- “Vocational School Students Pro- institution that should be with den anti-monarchy agenda. core supporters of Thailand’s tecting the Nation,” and about us forever,” Todsapol said. At some of the anti-govern- to Quad consultations with In- network structure of allianc- Required Banking/Backoffice/ monarchy held a small rally to- two dozen college-age students The anti-government pro- ment protests, there were a dia and Japan, stressing that es and partnerships to main- Ex-serviceman/Deliveryboy/ day in the capital to express were among the attendees as tests have not been aimed at handful of signs with what could they are working side-by-side tain a region that is secure, Superviser/Hotel/Security. LATE GOLAPI DOLEY their concern over the country’s were many senior citizens. Thailand’s monarchy, which be taken as critical, if indirect, with other partners to main- prosperous, inclusive and 60266-55909, 70867-95741. Forever in our hearts Maa pro-democracy movement, “I am here today because would be illegal and punisha- references to the monarchy. tain a secure, prosperous and rules-based. SV/P/BC000003/8 With fond remembrances. which they feel besmirches the there are many protests that ble by years in prison. Thailand has a constitutional rules-based Indo-Pacific, Quad or quadrilateral coali- All Family Members royal institution. have anti-monarchy senti- The protests have been di- monarchy headed by King Maha amidst China flexing its mus- tion represents four countries Apply for JE-Civil/Civil Draftsman with Autocad CD/In Memo/RP000075/1 Their demonstration was ment,” said 17-year-old stu- rected at Prime Minister Pray- Vajiralongkorn, who took the cles in the region. – India, Japan, Australia and the knowledge. 60012-21734. held at Bangkok’s Democracy dent Thanapat Putipat. uth Chan-ocha’s government, throne after his father died in The top ministers from the US. It was set up with an aim SV/RP000096/1 In Loving Memory Monument, a traditional venue “We are able to live on our which though elected main- 2016, ending a 70-year reign. two countries on Tuesday re- to ensure peace and stability for protests that in recent weeks land because of the Kings and tains a number of holdovers The monarchy, however, re- affirmed that the Indo-Pacific in the Indo-Pacific and check Wanted DTP Operator for has hosted several larger pro- our ancestors. We must re- from the military government mains an untouchable institution, is the focus of the alliance and China’s increasing efforts to Photoshop, Assamese, English democracy, anti-government spect them.” Todsapol Manu- the ruled Thailand after a 2014 protected from criticism by strict that the US and Australia are expand military influence in typing, Dighalipukhuri, 98641- protests organised by students. jaras, a representative of the coup that Prayuth led. lese majeste laws. working side-by-side, includ- the region. – PTI 34963. Chanting “Long live the organising group, vowed to The protesters are calling The juxtaposition of a royalist SV/RP000097/2 King” and singing songs asso- stage counter-protests to any for a new election, amend- rally in Opposition to pro-democ- Required for industry fresh/ ciated with past nationalist other demonstrations by the ments to the Constitution the racy protests raises the spectre Lord Ram’s images to be experience Engineers. Electrical, movements, some 75 people anti-government side. One coupmakers had drafted and an of 1970s Thailand, when royalist Mechanical, Instrumentation & gathered held signs calling for was held later on Thursday at end to harassment of govern- activists stood in opposition to a Civil, Chemist, ITI Operator Late Mahendra Mohan the protection of the monarchy. another location in Bangkok. ment critics. student-led democratic move- displayed in Times Square Goswami 81338-38566. The protest was organised by “We cannot accept those Some conservative Thais sus- ment against the military dicta- Birth : 28.7.1938 NEW YORK, July 30: Im- boards that are being leased SV/P/SP000439/1 a little-known group calling itself who violate our monarchy, the pect these protesters have a hid- torship running the country. – AP Death : 11.8.2019 ages of Lord Ram and 3D por- for the occasion are the giant On his First Death Anniversary traits of the grand Ram Temple Nasdaq screen and the 17,000- We fondly remember you, in Ayodhya will be beamed across square-foot wrap-around LED St. Peter’s HSSC, Shillong and pray to God for yours ‘China, India got lot richer but refused the giant billboards in the iconic display screen, considered Online Classes admission XI, XII, eternal peace. We all miss you. 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WASHINGTON, July 30: last two decades, countries like nates developing-country status, iffs and barriers are too high. ny, with organisers Aug 5 in Ayodhya highest-reso- forms.gle/BpQkL CD/In Memo/RP000074/1 Countries like China and India China and India got a lot rich- a move that was apparently He’s right,” Grassley said. describing the lution exterior dgDpzZ7jYC66 / or call have got a lot richer over the er, but they’ve refused to take aimed at singling out countries Observing that when the commemoration as a one-of-a- LED screen in Times Square. 9612528209 / 8131914019 last two decades, but they have on any more responsibilities,” like China, Turkey and India WTO works right, Americans kind and historic event. Beginning from 8 am on 9089520588. refused to take on any more he claimed. which are getting lenient treat- benefit, he said WTO rules al- Prominent community lead- August 5 till 10 pm, images of Edu/NL000145/1 responsibilities, a top US Sen- “In fact, they claim they are ment under global trade rules. low the US to reap the re- er and President of the Ameri- the words “Jai Shri Ram” in ator has claimed, as he applaud- entitled to special treatment In a memorandum, Trump wards of that leadership. can India Public Affairs Com- Hindi and English, Lord Ram’s ed President Donald Trump in any future negotiations be- empowered the US Trade Rep- “When India refused to pro- mittee Jagdish Sewhani on portraits and videos, 3D por- for taking on this “imbalance” cause they are developing resentative (USTR) to start tak- vide patent protection for Wednesday said that arrange- traits of the temple’s design to make the World Trade Or- countries,” he said. ing punitive action if any coun- American pharmaceutical and ments are being made to cele- and architecture as well as pic- ganisation (WTO) relevant. The Senator said that the try, advanced economies, are agricultural chemical products, brate the historic moment in tures of the laying of the foun- Senator Chuck Grassley, notion that China and India inappropriately taking benefits we took them to the WTO – New York on August 5, when dation stone by Modi will be chairman of the powerful should get the same consider- of the WTO loopholes. and won. You often hear about Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed across several bill- Senate Finance Committee, ation as a country like Cam- “The WTO is now 25 years how important the ‘global box is scheduled to lay the founda- boards, which are among the made the comments during eroon is ridiculous. “So I ap- old, but we have yet to see any office’ is for Hollywood. It’s tion stone for construction of the most striking and popular fea- Late Pranabesh Chandra a Congressional hearing on plaud the President for taking major outcomes liberalising become lucrative because the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. tures of Times Square, one of Choudhury WTO on Wednesday. on this imbalance, and pushing trade. The President has said WTO requires our trading Sewhani told PTI that the most popular tourist desti- (Ex-Department of Telecom, “No one expected the Uru- to make the WTO relevant.” we need dramatic change at partners to provide copyright among the prominent bill- nations in the world. – PTI Advocate-Gauhati Courts) Birth: 30th June1938 guay Round to be the last glo- Trump last year asked the the WTO. He’s emphasised to protection and market access Death: 23rd July 2020 bal trading round. Over the WTO to define how it desig- me that other countries’ tar- for US films,” he said. – PTI With profound grief and sorrow Restrictions ... CD/Edu/BP000109/1 we mourn to inform that our (Contd from page 1) beloved own had left for heavenly Among the restrictions in place in the State are 12-hour abode. ‘TNA won’t be allowed to achieve via night curfew, weekend lockdown in all urban areas and ban in Adya Shraddha on Sunday inter-district movement of individuals. The restriction in in- Highly experienced Home Tutor 2nd August 2020 at his own residence at Cooch Behar.Your ter-district movement of people has been relaxed for two days for (XI-XII) Physics, Chemistry, solicit presence will be our vote what LTTE failed with the gun’ from today, with specific guidelines for movement. Mathematics, P.C.M. Point. immense pleasure. #9678990167. COLOMBO, July 30: Sri LTTE’s over three decades- in the north can travel any- 13th amendment to the Con- Besides, a few districts have their lockdowns and other re- Family Members strictions as decided by the local administration. Tuition/...... /29 Smt. Kalyani Choudhury (Wife) Lanka’s main Tamil party TNA long violent campaign had freed where,” he said. stitution by granting power to Kamrup (Metro) district also has a number of specific re- Alokesh Choudhury (Son) will not be allowed to achieve the country from terrorism. Rajapaksa said the TNA had the provincial councils. ‘Subham Tutorial’ provides Dipika Choudhury strictions in place, including rules for opening of shops, etc. through the election what the “We will not allow the pacts with some political par- The 13th amendment that experienced Male/Female (Daughter in law) The Health Minister held a video-conference with principals, LTTE and its slain leader Ve- Tamil National Alliance (TNA) ties to fulfil their aims. followed the Indo-Sri Home/Online Tutors for all Anwesha Choudhury superintendents and doctors of all medical colleges and hospitals of (Granddaughter ) lupillai Prabakaran failed to ac- to achieve their objectives,” “We will not allow that to Lankan Accord of July 1987 classes (I-XII) Mob: 81358- the State for reviewing and firming up the way ahead. Avyukt Choudhury (Grandson) complish with the gun, Prime Rajapaksa said. happen,” Rajapaksa said, in a signed between then Prime 30113, 94010-27335. Swati Mukherjee (Daughter) Tuition/P/UP000171/15 Jaideep Mukherjee (Son in law) Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa The TNA will not be al- veiled reference to the Oppo- Minister Rajiv Gandhi and India sidesteps ... Subham Mukherjee (Grandson) has said. lowed to achieve through the sition group led by the former then Sri Lankan President J (Contd from page 1) Contact No. 9971152223. Speaking at an election rally election what the LTTE and leader of the Opposition Sajith R Jayewardene envisaged Momen last Sunday said India should prevent moves that CD/Adya Shraddha/P/SP000430/1 on Wednesday ahead of the its leader Prabakaran failed to Premadasa. the devolution of powers to could hurt its historic ties with Bangladesh. Referring to the Double room Part House with August 5 parliamentary elec- achieve with the gun, he said. His Samagi Jana Balawegaya the provinces in the midst temple construction, he said that both countries will not let it bath, kitchen, Balcony. Rent tion, the Prime Minister said “Sinhalese in the south can (SJB) party had pledged to of the island’s bitter ethnic destroy their relations. India should refrain from any develop- 7500/- Dispur Sorumotoria. For Booking that his action to end the go to the north and the Tamils preserve the India-backed conflict. – PTI ment that could hurt its “deep” ties with Bangladesh, he said. 9864943627. TL/...... /1 Classified Two rooms with kitchen Advertisements Flood ... Govt silence irks ... Assamese to ... bathroom 24 hrs. running water It is notified for the information (Contd from page 1) from your (Contd from page 1) thought out strategy to indefi- be legally tenable, Dutta ex- (Contd from page 1) contact M/No. 8135813980. that my original certificate of In the past 24 hours, flood He also said that the Gov- nitely delay a decision and al- pressed his surprise as to how However, a student admit- TL/RP000099/1 Doorstep/ Class-X Exam year 2009, Roll waters damaged a number of ernment has in fact started act- low Clause 6 to fade from pub- such comments on the recom- ted in Class-VI or above in any No. 3226942 and Class-XII Roll ing contrary to specific recom- lic memory. He asserted that mendations could have been 3 Bedroom 2 toilet, drawing Online Booking. embankments in Udalguri, school on transfer from anoth- No. 3617310 Exam year 2011 mendations of the committee. it was therefore incumbent on made when the report has not dining Dispur, Wireless, Opp. Office : 0361-2668804 Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar and er state will be exempted from passout from CBSE Delhi has The committee had strongly the part of the members of the yet been made public. “Shall I Petrol Pump, Ph. 88767-89958, Sonitpur districts along with the purview of the Act. Email: been actually lost. Ajan Anubhav opposed transfer of farm land committee to make the report understand that the Govern- 75759-18362. Baruah, Guwahati. a number of roads in Also, schools in the Sixth [email protected] for non-agricultural purposes, public and bring the recom- ment has leaked the report to TL/RP000088/1 Lost/P/SP000437/1 Chirang, Lakhimpur, Schedule areas, Bodo medium +91 7002510428 but the Assam Government mendations into public domain. political leaders of their choice Golaghat and Morigaon schools of Bodo-inhabited ar- 2nd & 3rd floor - 300 sq.ft. +91 9864265843 had proposed to do just the op- “I am of the view that without and kept the general public ig- WhatsApp districts. Incidents of flood- Office use, Opp. SBI Chandmari, eas and schools in Barak Val- triggered erosion have also posite by intending to bring an indefinitely waiting for the norant of it?” he questioned. Ph. 98640-64840. Ph: 97060-43680 ley areas have been exempt- I, Geeta Chhetri, W/o Sri Mon been reported from Biswa- ordinance allowing such trans- Government to make the re- Dutta asserted that is therefore TL/RP000078/1 70860-44611 fer. After a hue and cry was port public, we should do it on all the more necessary to make ed from the purview of the Act. Bahadur Chhetri of New nath, Lakhimpur and Labourghari, Lokra Chariduar, raised in the State, the Gov- our own. The people have the the report public so that any In case any school is found 1 room (160 sq.ft.) with tiles Sonitpur districts. Sonitpur, Assam PIN-784102 ernment ultimately issued a right to know what we recom- debate on the recommenda- violating the provisions of the flooring at Chenikuthi As many as 21 camps in Want to open FMCG/Grocery vide affidavit sworn before the statement saying that the mended,” he added. tions can be fruitfully made in Act, the government will is- Nabagraha Road suitable for Kaziranga National Park and section at Goenka Senator Notary Public, Kamrup(M) on decision was withdrawn. When asked to comment on the public domain and not by sue a notice to introduce As- Office/Godown. Contact : three camps in Orang 98640-34894. Maligaon. Reputed suppliers call 24.7.2020 at Guwahati declared Dutta further said that si- the statements made by sev- kite flying by vested interests samese as a compulsory lan- National Park are still under TL/P/SP000434/1 after 10 am on 94350-42903. my correct date of birth is lence on the part of the Gov- eral political leaders that some inimical to interests of the peo- guage within one year. Busi/P/SP000438/1 03.03.1979 instead of flood waters. ernment is in fact a very well recommendations would not ple of Assam. If the institution fails to com- 1st floor 2 parts 2/3 rooms 11.03.1979. ply even after the lapse of a attached kitchen, dining, toilet, PN/RP000098/1 year, the trade licence issued Bamunimaidam FCI, Ph. 97067- Prime wildlife habitats given to ... by the municipal authorities 79379, 97067-79379, 97067- (Contd from page 1) and abundant wildlife. The ra- due to deposition of coal and wildlife conservation plans for would be cancelled, according 72917, 97067-72917. It is apparent that together tionale behind this must be ques- overburdens. elephants (including creation to provisions of the Act. Pow- TL/P/SP000436/1 For affordable youth accommodation single or twin with the forest cover, these tioned, as open cast mining will “The Union ministry needs of corridors) and other Sched- er provided by the APDCL will 2 BHK new-12,500/- Hatigaon sharing at Chandmari, life-giving rivers will bear the completely wipe out these wild- to check what Coal India is do- ule-I animals. also be disconnected. 2 BHK-15000/- Survey, Sixmile, Guwahati. Contact No. 70020- brunt of mining-induced rav- life habitats,” he added. ing to minimise damage to the “This is an absolute farce 1 BHK-10500/- Lachit Nagar, 96829. ages. The Dehri river, too, Dutta also pointed out that environment. How many of the that has been perpetrated for 69133-26442. Accom/P/AP000098/15 flows along the northern side the British did underground myriad preconditions have long. 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During a field visit, this Cor- ed by dense rainforests. worsened due to poor moni- H&F/P/AC000663/10 “But Coal India is expanding respondent witnessed vast The Union ministry im- toring of conditions, as has been Rhino Packers, Sixmile its footprint in the area and sev- stretches of barren hills, deep posed a host of conditions, 33 the case in the Dehing Patkai M:98644-69464, Local shifting eral projects have already re- pits and overburdens resem- specific and ...general condi- range vis-à-vis coal mining.” MSME Loan contact - Certified M:94018-22253 (All India), ceived in-principle clearance bling hills in the mining areas tions, for handing over the Ironically, it is the Forest De- Credit Counsellors by SIDBI Packers & Transportation despite the fact that these are of Tikak, Tipong, Ledo and Lekhapani core forest areas to partment itself which is prima- 98641-35063. household goods. thick forests with hundreds of Namdang. The streams, too, Coal India. These include for- rily responsible for the lopsided Loan/AL000029/30 CD/TN/NL000144/1 P&M/P/AC000651/30 varieties of big and small trees had been severely impacted est reclamation and specific monitoring of the conditions. FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 NATIONAL THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 3 Corona Snippets ‘Herd immunity can’t be strategic choice or option in India’ NEW DELHI, July 30: Given the comes immune either through vac- nity? The health ministry believes Bhushan also said the government coming few days while 47 cases are AIIA providing free treatment to size of India’s population, herd im- cination or immunity is developed it still far away and in the future. For has so far received 131 claims under with different State governments,” COVID patients at health centre munity “cannot be a strategic choice through a previous infection, he said. now, we have to follow COVID-ap- the Rs 50 lakh COVID-19 insurance he said. or option”, the health ministry said “In a country with the size of the propriate behaviour like wearing scheme for healthcare providers and About the spread of coronavirus NEW DELHI, July 30: The All India Institute of Ayurveda on Thursday as it urged people to population like India, herd immuni- masks, avoiding gatherings, follow- payments have already been made infection in the country, Bhushan said (AIIA) here has started providing free testing and treatment to follow COVID-appropriate behav- ty cannot be a strategic choice or ing hand hygiene and maintaining ‘do in 20 cases. Maharashtra, Delhi and Telangana patients in its COVID-19 Health Centre, the AYUSH ministry iour till a vaccine is developed. option. It can only be an outcome, gaz ki doori (maintaining distance of “Under the scheme, we have re- have reported the maximum number said on Thursday. At a press briefing, when asked and that too at a very high cost as it two yards),” the OSD said. ceived 131 claims. The claims are a of cases. AYUSH Minister Sripad Yesso Naik had visited the centre whether India was approaching herd means lakhs of people would have “Till a vaccine comes up, follow- bit slow in coming as the families Due to enhanced testing infra- on July 28 to review the arrangements for treatment of COV- immunity against the coronavirus in- to be infected, get hospitalised and ing COVID-appropriate behaviour is are initially in a state of shock and structure, on an average 4,68,263 ID-19 patients. He also inaugurated the intensive care unit of fection, Officer on Special Duty in many would die in the process,” the social vaccine against the dis- therefore it takes time to sign and COVID-19 tests have been conduct- CHC which has been equipped with ventilator facility and all the Health Ministry Rajesh Bhush- Bhushan said. ease.” fill up the necessary paperwork. ed daily from July 26 to 30. The re- other standard provisions of ICU. an replied that herd immunity is a He said herd immunity can be The officer also said Phase 1 and 2 “Out of these 131 claims, in 20 covery rate among COVID-19 pa- “Delhi Police being the frontline warriors of COVID -19 are kind of indirect protection from an achieved through immunisation but human clinical trials of two indige- cases payments have already been tients too has increased from 7.85 being given Ayuraksha kit for boosting the immunity and in- infectious disease like COVID-19. It that is in the future. nously developed COVID-19 vac- made. In 64 cases payment has been per cent in April to 64.44 per cent creasing quality of life against COVID 19. Till date 1,58,454 happens only when a population be- “Are we approaching herd immu- cine candidates have started. processed and would be made in the on Thursday, the officer said. – PTI Ayuraksha kits has been distributed in two phases with overall compliance of more than 90 per cent,” the ministry said. – PTI TN reports 5,864 new COVID-19 4-year BEd must for Raj HC notices OBC panel for hike in cases, 97 deaths to Speaker, 6 CHENNAI, July 30: In a dip in fresh COVID-19 cases in BSP MLAs creamy layer ceiling Tamil Nadu, a total of 5,864 people tested positive on Thursday JAIPUR, July 30: The Rajas- teaching by 2030 NEW DELHI, July 30: Not OBCs in Services and Posts compared to around 7,000 in the last few days, while the total than High Court on Thursday including salary and agricultur- under the Control of Govern- infection count rose to 2,39,978. NEW DELHI, July 30: The “By 2030, the minimum tise and stage, and the compe- issued notices to the Speaker al revenue while calculating ment of India’ has recommend- The toll due to the disease shot up to 3,838 with 97 more minimum degree qualification degree qualification for teach- tencies required for that stage. and Secretary of the State the annual income ceiling for ed to raise the ceiling of creamy deaths, a health department bulletin said. The State recorded for teaching will be a 4-year ing will be a 4-year integrated “This could be adopted by Legislative Assembly and six the creamy layer category of layer from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15 5,295 recoveries, taking the cumulative number of those dis- integrated BEd course by 2030 BEd degree. Stringent action States to determine all as- MLAs, who contested elec- OBCs and raising this limit to lakh, sources in the panel said. charged to 1,78,178. Active cases, including those in isolation, and stringent action will be will be taken against substand- pects of teacher career man- tions on BSP tickets and then Rs 15 lakh from Rs 8 lakh at The panel in its report has were 57,962. Chennai saw 1,175 people contracting the conta- taken against “substandard” ard stand-alone teacher edu- agement, including tenure, defected to the Congress. present are some of the rec- also recommended that the sal- gion to touch an aggregate of 98,767. stand-alone teacher education cation institutions,” the policy professional development ef- The court issued the notic- ommendations made by a par- ary and the agriculture income On Monday, the State recorded an all-time high of 6,993 institutions, according to the document said. forts, salary increases, promo- es while hearing the writ peti- liamentary panel in its report. should not be included while fresh COVID-19 cases, followed by 6,962 on Tuesday and 6,426 new National Education Poli- “A common National Pro- tions, and other recognitions. tions filed by the Bahujan Sa- At present those belonging calculating the ceiling limit for cases on Wednesday. – PTI cy (NEP). fessional Standards for Teach- The professional standards maj Party (BSP) and BJP MLA The new NEP approved by ers will be developed by the will be reviewed and revised Madan Dilawar against the six to Other Backward Classes creamy layer category for OBC Swab taken from woman’s private the Cabinet on Wednesday has National Council for Teacher in 2030, and thereafter every lawmakers defecting to the (OBCs) are eligible for 27 per reservation, source said. outlined several reforms for Education by 2022, in consul- 10 years,” it added. Congress. cent reservation in education- Vishambhar Prasad Nishad, parts, lab technician held both school education and tation with NCERT, SCERTs, By 2021, a new and compre- “The notices have been is- al institutions and government who is member of the panel MUMBAI, July 30: A lab technician in Maharashtra’s Amra- higher education. The policy teachers and expert organisa- hensive National Curriculum sued to the Speaker and Sec- jobs, barring those who come said the general opinion of all vati district has been arrested after he allegedly took swab has also laid down a road map tions from across levels and Framework for Teacher Edu- retary of the Assembly and six under the creamy layer cate- members of the panel is to in- samples from a woman’s private parts during a coronavirus for how the demands for regions. cation will be formulated by MLAs. They have to submit gory with an annual income of crease the ceiling limit of test, the police said on Thursday. training teachers in tune with “The standards would cov- the National Council of Teach- their replies by August 11,” a more than Rs 8 lakh. creamy layer from Rs 8 lakh to The incident took place at Badnera in the district. the policy requirements will er expected roles of the teach- er Education in consultation counsel for Dilawar told re- Parliamentary standing on Rs 15 lakh as it drastically re- The complainant works at a mall. After one of the staff mem- be met. er at different levels of exper- with the NCERT. – PTI porters here. welfare of backward classes duces the number of candidates bers tested positive for coronavirus on July 24, nasal swabs of In his petition, Dilawar has which is chaired by BJP MP from OBCs eligible for 27 per 20 to 25 other employees were taken at a testing centre, in- also challenged the Speaker’s Ganesh Singh in its report on cent reservation in govern- spector Punjab Wanjari of Badnera Police Station told PTI. Af- July 24 decision to reject his ‘Rationalisation of Creamy ment jobs and for admissions ter taking a nasal swab of the complainant, the technician alleg- complaint filed in March Layer in Employment for in education institutions. – PTI edly took a swab sample from her private parts, he said. against the BSP MLAs joining After the woman lodged a complaint, the accused was ar- the Congress. rested on Tuesday night under IPC Sections 354 (assault or The merger of the BSP criminal force on woman with intent to outrage her modesty) MLAs with the Congress was and 376 (rape), the police officer said. – PTI a boost for the Ashok Gehlot- led Rajasthan government as the tally of the ruling party in- creased to 107 in the 200- member House. – PTI Jaya Jaitley gets 4-year jail NEW DELHI, July 30: A Delhi court on Thursday awarded 4-year jail term to ex- Samata Party president Jaya Jaitley and two others for cor- ruption in a 2000-01 case re- lated to a purported defence deal, a lawyer said. Special CBI Judge Virender Bhat also awarded 4-year jail term to Jaitley’s former party colleague Gopal Pacherwal and Major General (retd) SP Mur- gai in the case, Murgai’s advo- cate Vikram Panwar said. – PTI Guinness certificate to Bihar govt seeks to be Shakuntala Devi heard in Rhea’s plea NEW DELHI, July 30: NEW DELHI, July 30: The The agency will probe if any- The Guinness World Bihar government on Thurs- one used Rajput’s income for Records on Thursday hon- day filed a caveat in the Su- money laundering and creat- oured Indian math genius preme Court seeking that it ing illegal assets, they said. Shakuntala Devi with the be heard before any order is The ED can attach assets of long overdue record title passed on the plea of actor the accused and also has the for ‘fastest human compu- Rhea Chakraborty seeking power to make arrests under tation’, four decades after transfer of an FIR lodged the PMLA. she achieved the feat. against her in Patna in connec- Meanwhile, the visiting Bi- The fastest human com- tion with the death of actor har Police team on Thursday putation is 28 seconds and Sushant Singh Rajput. started the process of scruti- was achieved by Shakunta- The Bihar government nising financial transactions la Devi by successfully mul- moved the top and bank ac- tiplying two randomly se- court, hours af- Sushant count details lected 13-digit numbers, at ter a similar death case of Bollywood Imperial College London, caveat was actor Sushant UK, on June 18, 1980. moved by Rajput’s father. Singh Rajput as part of their The certification was re- Rhea moved the top court probe into his alleged suicide ceived by Anupama Baner- on Wednesday seeking trans- here last month, a Mumbai ji, daughter of the late math- fer of an FIR from Patna to Police official said. ematician. Mumbai, which is being inves- The Bihar Police team, Banerji said she was tigated by the Bihar Police on which arrived here on barely 10 when her moth- the allegations of Rajput’s fa- Wednesday, visited several er made the world record. ther that she abetted ‘suicide’ places, including the residence Craig Glenday, editor in of his actor son. of Rajput’s friend, actress Rhea chief, Guinness World Meanwhile, the Enforcement Chakraborty, who is facing Records said Shakuntala Directorate (ED) has sought ‘abetment to suicide’ charge in Devi’s astounding achieve- from the Bihar Police a copy of a Patna FIR, but did not find ment continues to hold its the FIR registered against ac- her at home, said the Mumbai place in their archives after tress Rhea Chakraborty and Crime Branch official. so many years. some others in connection with According to the official, the “No one has been able to the death of actor Sushant Singh Bihar Police started looking even equal, let alone break, Rajput in order to probe a pos- into financial transactions of this record which is a tes- sible money laundering angle, Rajput, who was found hang- tament to both the excep- officials said on Thursday. ing in his suburban Bandra tional power of Ms Devi’s Officials said the Central apartment on June 14. mind and the significance of probe agency has written to The Bihar cops are also look- this particular mental chal- the Bihar Police in this context ing into evidence collected so lenge. A global celebration as it is looking into the case for far by the Mumbai Police and of the life and career of the a possible investigation under statements recorded by them, ‘Human Computer’ is long the Prevention of Money he said. They are likely to ques- overdue, and Guinness Laundering Act (PMLA). tion some people linked to Ra- World Records is honoured The ED’s interest, they jput. The actor’s ex-girlfriend, to play its part in champi- said, is into the allegations of actress Ankita Lokhande has oning this unique individu- alleged mishandling of Rajput’s already been questioned, the al,” added Glenday. – PTI money and his bank accounts. official said. – PTI 4 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

MESSAGE FOR TODAY . Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. Chabahar: India’s loss in China’s gain – HENRY FORD I Abu Nasar Saied Ahmed Iran but also to go beyond with the strong for India to ignore. India had sition of the port. It is not merely a International North-South Trans- to choose between Trump and Rou- symbolic matter of India-Iran friend- he New York Times nectivity with Afghanistan and oth- port Corridor (INSTC) to Central hani. Several appeals from Tehran ship but an issue of India’s connec- (July 11, 2020) report- er Central Asian countries, involv- Asia in addition to countering ex- to honour the terms and conditions tivity with Central Asia and Russia ed that recently Iran ing billion-dollar investments. panding Chinese influence in the of 2016 MoU, including the last one through maritime trade and energy and China had forged It was on May 23, 2016, India, region. The development of the port made by Iranian Foreign Minister supplies bypassing Pakistan. Tan economic and strategic partner- Iran and Afghanistan signed a trilat- itself involved a huge revenue-earn- Javad Zarif during his visit to New The latest move can become a New education policy ship that would entail a massive $400 eral pact to develop the Chabahar ing exercise. It was expected that Delhi in January 2020, went unheed- game changer in the backdrop of cer- There are too many facets to the ‘New Education Policy’ billion Chinese investment in ener- port as a historic step towards road, once the port was commissioned, ed. Iran had only one option – Chi- tain significant developments. Chi- (NEP) launched on July 29 by Union Ministers for Information gy, transport and many other sec- rail and sea transport connectivity India would not only get an advan- na, given the long-standing China- na has improved its relationship with and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar and Human Resource tors. It is a significant challenge to which was expected to ensure stra- tage in this deep sea port but also in Iran cordial relationship. The rela- Russia in recent years. Now Iran Development Ramesh Pokhriyal, which aims to overhaul the Donald Trump’s policy of isolating tegic and trade relations among the developing the Iranian road and rail- tionship was strengthened by the has joined this new undeclared ar- country’s education system, for any brief encapsulation. The Iran from the rest of the world and partner countries. The port is stra- way network in addition to secur- visit of President Xi Jinping to Te- rangement – China-Iran-Russia ‘punishing’ it for its nuclear ambi- tegically located in the southeast of ing a 10-year lease to build and op- hran in January 2016. During the bloc. Second, China has already con- NEP, the draft of which was prepared by a panel of experts tion. The text of the 18-page agree- Iran, northwest of the In- visit, the Chinese leader structed several ports on the Indian led by former Indian Space Research Organization chief K ment, which appeared in the Time dian Ocean and northeast proposed to extend co- Ocean, creating a chain of a network Kasturirangan, has the laudable objective of making ‘India a in June 2020 and then obtained by of the Oman Sea. Al- What is worrying is that India operation in developing of refuelling facilities and re-supply global knowledge superpower’ by bringing in structural and The New York Times, reveals that though the master plan of has virtually given up the the Chabahar port and in stations from the South China Sea other changes in what by now has become a moribund and there would be a significant Chinese the Chabahar port devel- road and railway infra- to the Suez Canal. All are said to be obsolete system. In school education, the existing 10+2 struc- presence in banking, telecommuni- opment was drawn up in Chabahar project, despite the structure. The latest commercial but could be easily used ture will be modified to 5+3+3+4 structure covering 3 to 18 cation, ports, roads, railways and 1973, the work could not geostrategic position of the agreement is the result for military purposes, because of its years olds, where the first three years would be formative other key sectors of Iran. In return, be started owing to the of that offer. rapidly expanding naval power. play school years of nursery and kindergarten. Curriculum China would receive a regular sup- massive anti-Reza Shah port. It is not merely a symbolic China has been watch- Third, China has a well-fortified mil- ply of Iranian heavily discounted oil Pahlavi movement. The ing the India-Iran relation- itary base in Djibouti, very close to content will be reduced in each subject to its core essentials, for the next 25 years. It is a bilateral initial work for the devel- matter of India-Iran friendship ship in the backdrop of the American base there, apparent- the stress being laid on key concepts, ideas, applications, matter of two differently surplus opment of the port start- but an issue of India’s India’s closeness with the ly intended to participate in the anti- problem solving, critical thinking and more holistic, inquiry- countries – Iran has the energy sur- ed in 2002; nothing con- US. It could foresee that piracy operation off the coast of So- based, discovery-based, discussion-based and analysis-based plus; China the surplus revenue re- crete took place until May connectivity with Central Asia India would either delay malia, but having naval firepower learning. The three-language formula will continue at the serve. The latest development is a 2015 when an MoU was and Russia through maritime the implementation of or capacity. Fourth, two ports, Ham- school level, the languages to be the choices of the States, as matter of concern for India. signed between India and withdraw from the 2016 bantota in Sri Lanka and Gwadar in long as at least two of the three languages are native to India. The agreement was reached Iran during Union Minis- trade and energy supplies deal rather than offending Pakistan, developed by China in the Pertinently, more focus would be laid on vocational studies, without any public fanfare. It tells ter Nitin Gadkari’s visit bypassing Pakistan. the Trump administra- proximity of our maritime belt, de- the aim being to ensure that at least 50% of the students about a deepening ‘military coop- to Tehran to cover infra- tion. It was obvious that serve attention. Till now there is no eration’ suggesting a strong Chi- structure, legal and pro- any big Iran-China trade Chinese military presence there, through the school and higher education system will have nese foothold in the oil-rich region. cedural aspects of the trade and tran- erate two terminals and five berths, deal would invite more American but no one can prevent it from sta- exposure to vocational education. It also indicates that there would be sit agreement, facilitating Indian access to the Chabahar free trade sanctions to both countries. At the tioning troops there and building In the case of higher education too, there would be flex- joint military training and exercis- companies to invest over $15 bil- zone, and the opportunity to build same time, it was confident that both heavily-fortified military installa- ibility of subjects which students can take up in both major es, collaboration in research and lion in the Chabahar Special Eco- the 628-km rail line from Chabahar countries would withstand such pu- tions. Therefore, there is no reason and minor disciplines regardless of the combinations that weapon production, and intelligence nomic Zone by building a gas and to Zahedan, just across the border nitive measures and was determined for us to be complacent. exist now. Such a change, eliminating the prevalent Arts, sharing on important issues of com- urea plant and other industries. from Afghanistan. not to succumb to such pressure tac- We allowed Iran to move closer Commerce and Science streams, is expected to benefit mon interests, such as ‘terrorism, The trilateral agreement of May The initial Indian enthusiasm to tics. It felt that the US did not have to China which is extremely disturb- those who are interested in multi-disciplinary courses. The drug and human trafficking and 23, 2016 paved the way for building go ahead with the development of the will power to obstruct China-Iran ing. Equally disturbing is, we have Government is also planning to introduce undergraduate cross-border crimes’. All these a transport-and-trade corridor that the port was marred by least activ- new partnership because of the Cov- forgotten our commitment to have implications for India. The most could reduce halve the time and cost ity in the construction of the road id-19 crisis and the upcoming presi- strengthen the regional network of programmes of three and four years and postgraduate notable is that by default, China will of India’s trade with Central Asia and the railway. It is believed that dential election. a strategic relationship. In this proc- programmes of one and two years, and a provision for step in the development of the and Europe. Once the port was ful- the US pressure on India not to buy What is worrying is that India has ess, we have ignored the importance multiple entry/exit in the system, while the M Phil degree Chabahar port and the construction ly developed, India would get easy Iranian oil and not to assist Iran in virtually given up the Chabahar of sovereign autonomy in deciding would be discontinued. Strengthening the technological of the proposed Iranian railway con- access not only to Afghanistan and any development sector was too project, despite the geostrategic po- international trade and diplomacy. aspect in studies, introduction of e-courses in regional lan- guages, developing virtual labs and creation of a National Educational Technology Forum also form crucial compo- nents of the NEP. For board examination there will be ob- Lockdown and physical health of children, adolescents jective and subjective papers which will allow the students to be judged on the basis of their learning. While the four- I Dr Pranjal Gogoi to indulge in physical activities. It ed consequence. It has been hy- existing physical activity bench- year multidisciplinary Bachelor’s programme will be the has been found that children are pothesized that physical fitness is marks, so that families can get help he novel SARS-CoV-2 vi- and improving the physical fitness much less active on the non-school going to decrease and health re- to ensure the continuance of both preferred option, a system of appropriate certifications, a rus or coronavirus had of children. This includes cardio- days of weekends and holidays; now lated risks may increase in chil- physical activity motivation and sed- certificate after completing one year in a discipline or field made a serious threat to respiratory and muscular fitness, they are missing out not only in dren and adolescents during lock- entary behaviour limitation. including vocational and professional areas, or a diploma public health globally. bone health, cardiovascular and education but also in activity. As down and school closure. Those We are facing an entirely new sit- after two years of study, or a Bachelor’s degree after a TThe continuity of its effect and the metabolic health. A moderate to children who are overweight and uation where the health crises like schools can actively promote a three-year programme, will be introduced. In a somewhat consequences has already been felt vigorous intensity physical activi- health conscious schedule, includ- obese will be the worst affected. obesity, diabetes and hypertension quirky reversal, the Ministry of Human Resource and in the society. From outbreak to ty each day through play, games, ing physical activity, school closure Since these children were con- add to the co-morbid status of a Developments has been renamed as the Ministry of Edu- epidemic and then pandemic, Cov- sports, transportation, recreation and home confinement lead to ac- fined through this lockdown, ate Covid-19 patient and most of it aris- cation, though the core objective of the NEP seems to id-19 has already affected our so- and physical education which can tually a loss which otherwise is a one additional meal per day, slept es due to the physical inactivity and transcend the basic aim of ‘educating’ students and ex- cial life. To control the infection and be accomplished during school- promoting effect. The paradox is extra time and added an hour in sedentary behaviour. The emer- reduce the number of cases, the going hours has a tremendous con- front of the TV and computer gence of new unhealthy behaviour ploiting to the hilt their ‘resource’ potentials! how the daily activities of a school- governments of different countries tribution towards physical health going child are going to be com- screens, an irreversible conse- and reduction of physical activity in have implemented nationwide lock- and reducing the risk of develop- pensated by staying at home. quence might arise which may con- the young population has the po- Drugs menace down. The Government of India ing childhood obesity and associ- According to an international tribute to adulthood obesity and tential to trigger further outcomes. has also implemented different ated NCDs (non-communicable diseases. The WHO recommends Drawing out the risk factors of this Seizures of huge consignments of drugs worth crores of study involving the University of phases of nationwide lockdown diseases) in later life. Strathclyde, the parents and car- 30 minutes per day of physical ac- situation by the scientific commu- rupees made in the recent past should serve to expose the where schools, colleges, education- Physical inactivity leads to a de- egivers should ensure that physi- tivity for healthy adults and one nity and setting an adjusted physi- disturbing magnitude of the nefarious illegal trade in narcot- al institutes and universities have terioration of exercise capacity in cal activity is part of the routine hour per day for children. Physi- cal activity ‘benchmark’ as per par- ics. In the latest instance, the kingpin of such a nefarious remained completely closed. children. Physical fitness is gener- for children and families during cal activity types, frequencies and ticular population have to be con- cartel, a woman, was arrested in the city and contraband All this is having an impact on ally considered to be ‘the ability to the Covid-19 lockdown. The study duration should be adapted to a re- sidered for physical and mental drugs and Rs 74 lakh in cash were seized. Unless a sus- the overall health of the children. perform daily tasks without fa- published in the Lancet Child & stricted environment as per the health preservation. Promotional tained crackdown is made, it will be impossible to put a curb As per records, the physical health tigue’. A child’s daily task consists Adolescent Health found that the availability in an individual’s home. videos to motivate children and ad- on the expanding tentacles of the drugs mafia which contin- in the school-going children had al- of activities in school where he or time spent in places such as parks, There should be some specific ad- olescents to have a healthy lifestyle ues to operate with a lot of dexterity to outmanouevre the ready been largely affected due to she runs, jumps, dances and does beaches and community gardens aptations in order to ensure the by engaging themselves in ade- various factors like physical inac- other recreational activities. Unless maintenance of health, by physio- quate physical activity for the dura- police. Even more worrying is that fact that teenagers and reduced by nearly a third between tivity, obesity, poor nutrition and a child doesn’t get engaged in the the week ending February 23 be- logical equilibrium and physical fit- tion of school closure and lockdown youth in large numbers are falling prey to the drugs men- sedentary behaviour. The physi- daily activities, the level of fatigue fore the WHO declared Covid-19 ness and avoid the installation of need to be proposed by the com- ace, thanks to easy availability of drugs. The lack of parental cal well-being of a child largely cannot be measured. Hence, the fit- as a pandemic and the week end- new unhealthy habits or routines. petent authority. guidance and monitoring is also a factor behind the growing depends upon the daily overall ness components may get impact- ing April 5. Professor John Reilly The majority of children can access Preserving the health of the vulnerability of teenagers to drugs. Those in the nefarious physical activity across a 24-hour ed with non-participation in school of Strathclyde’s School of Psycho- outdoor spaces for activities which young population and facilitating trade would often lure a teenager and then use him or her to period which is made up of sleep activities. Moreover, the motiva- logical Sciences and Health said they can still use. Online fitness them to adapt in this specific situa- entice friends and associates into the vicious trap. In some time, sedentary time and physical tion for physical activity in children that the measures against Covid- sessions can be incorporated along tion has become a challenging task cases, involvement of police personnel has ensured that activity of light, moderate or vig- arises in school along with the peer 19 are in place for a good reason with the ongoing online education and we must ensure to provide an the clandestine business flourish without much hindrance orous intensity. Physical activity group. The lack of peer group in but this reduction in physical ac- through screens as activity re- effective benchmark to create a plays a major role in maintaining home becomes a barrier for a child sources. We need to follow certain healthy population. from the law-enforcing authorities. For long the Northeast tivity could be seen as an unintend- has been a major conduit of the flourishing narcotics smug- gling originating from the infamous ‘Golden Triangle’ of Letters Myanmar. Together with the bordering areas, Guwahati, to the Pig import and State farmers too, is fast turning out to be a major transit point of narcotics high. Therefore, if the disease New civilization geographical space, then our own learning materials online are not smuggling – something testified to by the growing number spreads to the other pig-bearing Sir, – We are entering into the youths will be their business sufficient. As the digital develop- of seizures and arrests made in the city. Another disquieting EDITOR States of the country, it will be transition period of a new era! Let rivals and not the ones we need to ment and distribution across India aspect of narcotics smuggling, of late, has been the involve- impossible to control the disease counter. The idea of implementing or any of its States are not Sir, – This is with reference to us try to understand that the post- ment of a section of Army and paramilitary forces, especial- and the whole industry will be their business calibre can be proper, the underprivileged the news item ‘Pig farmers Covid-19 generation will need to jeopardized. If the pigs are through the formation of coopera- section of the population is ly those posted in border areas. There have been instances oppose import of animals from lead a completely different allowed to come from Punjab and tive societies. Many government struggling to meet the challenges of such occurrences in the recent past, and this is some- Punjab, Haryana’ (AT, July 27). lifestyle. Changes occur on daily Haryana, by means of transporta- schemes are available to support of the online learning mode. Many thing the Government should take serious note of. The order issued by the Joint basis. But only the drastic changes tion and through the people who such cooperatives. Many exam- factors such as unavailability of The conventional route of contraband drugs has been Secretary of Union Ministry of come to our notice. If we put all are handling the pigs even though ples are there in the market computers, smart phones, poor Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and the changes in one thread, we from Myanmar to the Northeast mainly through the two where small cooperative societies internet connection and inade- Dairy on July 22 as per the the biosecurity and biosafety would see the evolution. Unex- border States of Manipur and Mizoram before finding their moved on to become successful quate power supply cause serious request of the Pig Farmers measures are adopted, there is pectedly, we are going to become way to various parts of the country through Guwahati. Drug corporates after years of hard challenges. Yours etc., KRISHNA Association of Punjab and Haryana every possibility of transmitting the part of this evolution very addiction is a grave social problem in States like Manipur soon. It is now clear that the work. Fighting the market force ROY, Sonapur. is really very unfortunate. the ASF virus and thereby world will see a new civilization – with a united punch is far better and Mizoram, and as the practice of taking intra-venous At this moment, the deadly spreading the disease. Spiralling prices the post-Covid-19 civilization. than a scratch with a finger. Yours drugs is rampant, this has contributed substantially to the disease African Swine Fever The State Government and the Sir, – The spiralling prices of Modern science will have to etc., AVIJIT DAS, Guwahati. spread of the dreaded AIDS in the region. Drug abuse also (ASF) is going on in Assam and Union Ministry of Fisheries, essential commodities amid the remain busy in the creation of a has to be accorded the importance it deserves from the Arunachal Pradesh and that is Animal husbandry and Dairy Digital education lockdown have crippled the pollution-free and infection-free why transportation of pigs and should play proactive roles to Sir, – The Covid-19 pandemic common people, particularly the psychological, behavioural and social perspectives. Reha- world. Yours etc., JYOTIRMAY selling of pork are banned in curb ASF and to provide has exposed directly or indirectly poor daily wage-earners who bilitation of the drug-addicts is another issue that needs SHARMA, Boragaon (West), some places within the State so compensation to the affected pig the capacity of our education cannot afford even two meals a adequate attention from both government and non-gov- Guwahati. that the disease can be control- farmers of Assam. The order system. From mid-March 2020 day. I would like to request the ernment agencies. Together with a sustained crackdown led and it does not spread to issued at the interest of pig Cooperative societies all schools, colleges and universi- Government to look into the issue on the drug mafia, it is equally imperative for the Govern- other parts of the State. farmers of Punjab and Haryana Sir, – The youths in Assam are ties across the country are seriously. The department ment of India to take up the matter of cross-border drugs Because the disease in now should immediately be with- willing to start businesses here temporarily closed. And their concerned should fix the cost of smuggling and arms trafficking in all seriousness with its prevalent in one extreme drawn with the larger interest of after returning from other States reopening and proper functioning essential commodities across the Myanmar counterpart. With Indo-Myanmar ties now im- corner of the country and if controlling the African swine during the lockdown. It is a noble are uncertain based on the State. Yours etc., PUTUL proving, India should place firmly before Myanmar its le- utmost care is taken to stop fever and also to safeguard the initiative by them. But they are current situation. This is a crucial SARMA, Biswanath Chariali. further spread to new places, short of funds to match up with period for students as well as the gitimate concerns, as without bilateral cooperation it would interest of the pig farmers of Articles (within 1000-1100 words) and the disease will be controlled. the present market scenario. If be next to impossible to put an end to the cross-border Assam. Yours etc., APURBA faculty members, staff and others Letters to the Editor for publication in There is no vaccine against ASF they start small with less capital stakeholders. Conducting movement of drugs and arms. CHAKRABORTY, Panjabari, the editorial page may be sent to the and the mortality is also very Guwahati. and remain captive in a limited examinations or providing email ID: [email protected]. FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 5 6 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI CITY FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

People offer NIT NO. 16 (RIDF-XXV, NABARD) 2020-21 COVID patients’ mental issues SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDER prayers seeking Chief Engineer, Minor Irrigation, Assam on behalf of WEATHER end of pandemic Governor of Assam invites online bids for the works of “Constn of 3 (Three) Nos. of MDTW I/Schemes (6 Pts) under major concern for health workers GUWAHATI, July 30: At the GUWAHATI RIDF-XXV (NABARD)’ amounting to Rs. 177.642 Lakh LOCAL FORECAST : call by some religious organi- MANASH PRATIM DUTTA Moreover, around 12 per reached out to altogether chological issues due to job loss, (Approx) in 3 (Three) packages under Nagaon Generally cloudy sky with a sations, people of Assam to- cent are victims of mental 15,902 COVID-19 patients social isolation and stigma. Af- Division (Irrigation) Nagaon. Details may be seen at website few spells of rain/ day offered prayers and lit http://assamtenders.gov.in also in the office of the thundershower. Maximum GUWAHATI, July 30: In stress due to financial inse- till July 28. ter the programme we start- earthen lamps in their resi- and minimum temperatures undersigned during office hours from 05.08.2020 to the fight against COVID-19, curity, around 10 per cent Dr Bornali Das from the ed ‘Monon’ in June.” dences seeking early recov- 25.08.2020 up to 2 PM. are most likely to be 30°C & ery from COVID-19. 24°C respectively on Friday, not only the physical illness, COVID-19 patients have Department of Psychiatry, Dr Das said they will also Sd/- Chief Engineer, The call was given by Asom TEMPERATURE: even psychological issues of anxiety, fear and other issues Gauhati Medical College and carry out an extensive study Minor Irrigation, Assam, a patient become a matter of and around five per cent each Hospital and a leading psychol- in coming days on the data- Sattra Mahasabha, Srimanta Janasanyog/CF/1259/20 Chandmari, Guwahati-3 Max 30.0°C Sankaradeva Sangha, Ek Saran Min 24.6°C concern for the health work- have depression and sleep ogist of the initiative, said, “In base availed from the COV- Bhagawati Samaj, Sadou Asom ers. In Assam especially, so- disorder. These data came to different phases of the lock- ID-19 patients of Assam. Devalaya Sangha, Dakshinpat NIT NO. 14 (RIDF-XXV, NABARD) 2020-21 25 BBCI docs, cio-psychological issues and light through ‘Monon – As- down, common people have “COVID-19 patients are Satra, Auniati Satra, Barpeta stigma have posed as chal- sam Cares’, an initiative of faced different kinds of psycho- victims of various socio-psy- Satra, Mayamora Dinjoy Satra, SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDER others to donate lenges for most of the COV- NHM, Assam which aims to logical issues. So initially in chological issues. Many of Uttar Kamalabari Satra, Chief Engineer, Minor Irrigation, Assam on behalf of ID-19 patients. provide mental healthcare collaboration with Assam Po- them have depression, anxi- Sangini Satra, Bordowa Noroa Governor of Assam invites online bids for the works of ‘Constn blood for plasma As per data availed from the services to people in quaran- lice we had started a pro- ety, stigma, stress and other Satra and Birbal Satra, ISK- of Majuli & Ujani Majuli Dev. Block Solar MDTW I/Schemes therapy National Health Mission, As- tine and isolation specifically gramme named ‘Prayash’ with socio-psychological issues. CON, Harekrishna Movement, (4 Pts) under RIDF-XXV (NABARD)’ amounting to Rs. 118.758 sam till late evening of July 28, through psychological coun- six counsellors through which Mainly, the stigma issue is Satsang Bihar, Sadou Assam Lakh (Approx) under Jorhat Division (Irrigation) Jorhat. Details GUWAHATI, July 30: A to- Brahma Dharma Samiti, Lak- tal of 25 healthcare workers, around 15 per cent COVID- selling in association with 104 we reached out to the student very serious. So we are think- may be seen at website http://assamtenders.gov.in also in shiman Sangha and Bathou (Shi- the office of the undersigned during office hours from including doctors, of city- 19 positive patients are suffer- medical helpline. community and addressed ing of carrying out an anti-stig- va) Dharma Sangha. Today be- 04.08.2020 to 21.08.2020 up to 2 PM. based Dr B Borooah Cancer In- ing from stress-related issues Under the initiative, 220 their different issues. Then we ma campaign across the State ing ekadashi , priests of Kama- Sd/- Chief Engineer, stitute (BBCI), who were and 14 per cent have psycho- counsellors including psychi- held counselling of migrant through some competition khya Temple also prayed for Minor Irrigation, Assam, symptomatic and have now re- logical issues connected to job atrists, psychologists and workers, most of whom were among the common people,” mankind’s relief from these dif- Janasanyog/CF/1255/20 Chandmari, Guwahati-3 covered from COVID-19, have ficult times. – Staff Reporter come forward to donate blood loss due to the pandemic. psychiatrist social workers, suffering from different psy- Dr Das added. for plasma therapy. BBCI Director Dr Amal Press Notice Chandra Kataki said convales- The Directorate of Fisheries, Assam, Guwahati re-re-reinvites e-tendering from eligible cent plasma therapy is a form contractors of appropriate category having currently valid registration from APWD (Bldg./Road)/ of passive immunisation for CPWD or other Govt. Deptt. for the following work under APART, 2019-20. the treatment of human infec- Details of the bid may be seen at e-procurement portal website i.e. www.assamtenders.gov.in tious diseases. The bidders are required to have Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) from one of the authorized “Convalescent plasma ther- Certifying Authorities (CA) and must be enrolled in www.assamtenders.gov.in as indicated in apy has been tried in many the website: https://assamtenders.gov.in . parts of the world for the man- Name of work Approximate Cost of bid Category of Bid Security Period of agement of moderate to se- value of work document Contractor completion vere COVID-19 patients. (Rs.) (Rs.) Presently, convalescent plas- RENOVATION FOR 29,07,560.00 900.00 Class II & Rs. 58,151.00 (in case of 3(three) ma therapy is used as an ex- HATCHERY Above bidders belong to SC/ months perimental model and prelim- UPGRADATION OF ST/ OBC / MOBC/ inary outcome shows promis- UPAHUPAR FISH Graduate Engineer ing results. The management FARM AT DARRANG Rs. 29,076.00) of BBCI is grateful to all the DISTRICT,UNDER prospective donors who are APART 2019-20 rendering yeoman services The last date of online submission of bid is 13th August, 2020 upto 2.00 p.m and that of offline for both COVID negative and submission is 14th August, 2020 up to 2.00 p.m. Detail information regarding terms & conditions positive cancer patients at and other contents may be seen in the website: https://assamtenders.gov.in from 3rd August, BBCI. This initiative will send 2020 to 13th August, 2020. a strong message to the pub- Sd/- Director of Fisheries lic to come forward and to free- Janasanyog/C/2599/20 Assam, Guwahati. ly donate plasma without any The RG Baruah Road goes under water following a heavy shower in the early hours of Thursday. – UB Photos fear,” he said. –Staff Reporter Lions Club of Ú— øά.¤‰¬.άø¬ıvά◊.[øÊ√] 123˚2010˚ ¬Û±È«¬˚93 Loopholes in Ê√±ÚÚœ Narangi’s new NEP 2020 will usher in new new education Board installed ˝◊√√˚˛±1 ¡Z±1± ’¸˜ ‰¬1fl¡±11 ¸˜±Ê√ fl¡˘…±Ì ø¬ıˆ¬±·1 ’ôL·«Ó¬ √œÚ √˚˛±˘ ø√¬ı…±—· ¬Û≈Ú– ¸—¶ö±¬ÛÚ ’“±‰¬øÚ1 ’ÒœÚÓ¬ policy: AASU 2020-21 ‰¬Ú1 ø¬ıM√√œ˚˛ ¬ı¯∏«1 ¬ı±À¬ı ø√¬ı…±—· ¬ı…øMê√1 ¬Û1± ’±À¬ı√Ú ¬ÛS ø¬ı‰¬1± ∆˝√√ÀÂ√º ¤˝◊√√ ’“±‰¬øÚ1 ’ÒœÚÓ¬ ø√¬ı…±—· GUWAHATI, July 30: The era in education: Dass STAFF REPORTER installation ceremony of the ¬ı…øMê√1 ¶§-øÚÀ˚˛±Ê√Ú1 ¬ı±À¬ı õ∂ÀÓ¬…fl¡ ¬ıÂ√À1 20,000˚- Ȭfl¡± [ø¬ı˙ ˝√√±Ê√±1] ¤fl¡fl¡±˘œÚ ¸±˝√√±˚… [ one time grant ] of their choice, not only making education new Board of Directors of the STAFF REPORTER ø˝√√‰¬±À¬Û ’±·¬ıÀϬˇ±ª± ˝√√˚˛º ˝◊√√26≈√fl¡ ø√¬ı…±—· ¬ı…øMê√¸fl¡À˘ ’±À¬ı√Ú ¬ÛS¸˜”˝√√ ¸—øù≠©Ü øÊ√˘± ¸˜±Ê√ fl¡˘…±Ì ø¬ıˆ¬±·1 Lions Club of Narangi for the holistic but also more an enjoyable intellec- GUWAHATI, July 30: The AASU today said that the new fl¡±˚«…±˘˚˛Ó¬ ’˝√√± ˝◊√√— 21 ’±·©Ü, 2020 Ó¬±ø1‡1 øˆ¬Ó¬1Ó¬ √±ø‡˘ fl¡ø1¬ı ˘±ø·¬ıº ’±À¬ı√Ú¬ÛS ¸—øù≠©Ü ¸˜±Ê√ year 2020-21 was held via a GUWAHATI, July 30: Welcoming the tual experience. This choice will promote National Education Policy, 2020 virtual platform recently with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 ap- fundamental research in the later stage, add- fl¡˘…±Ì ø¬ıˆ¬±·1 fl¡±˚«…±˘˚˛1 ¬Û1± ¸—¢∂˝√√ fl¡ø1¬ı ¬Û±ø1¬ıº ’±À¬ı√Ú ¬ÛS¸˜”˝√√ øÊ√˘± ¸˜±Ê√ fl¡˘…±Ì ø¬ı¯∏˚˛±˝◊√√ ¬Û1œé¬± would widen the gap between Harini Madhavan as president, proved by the Union Cabinet on Wednes- ing to the intellectual power of the country fl¡ø1 Ó¬±ø˘fl¡±¸˝√√ [ Hard & Soft copy in MS Excel ]Ó¬ õ∂dÓ¬ fl¡ø1 ˝◊√√— 31 ’±·©Ü, 2020 Ó¬±ø1‡1 øˆ¬Ó¬1Ó¬ the private and government in- IS Mumtaza as secretary, A day, the ruling BJP today said that it will in its road to becoming a world power. Inno- stitutions in the absence of prop- ¸˜±Ê√ fl¡˘…±Ì ¸=±˘fl¡±˘˚˛Õ˘ Œõ∂1Ì fl¡ø1¬ı ˘±ø·¬ıº Choudhury as treasurer and Dr vative research which was lacking in the usher in a “new era” in the education sector er academic infrastructure in all ’±À¬ı√Ú1 ¬ı±À¬ı õ∂À˚˛±Ê√Úœ˚˛ ‰¬Ó«¬±ª˘œ – Purobin Sarma as the club ad- of the country. country will get a new boost,” Dass said. parts of the country. ministrator. The new board was [1] ’±À¬ı√Úfl¡±1œ1 ¬ı˚˛¸ 18 ¬ıÂ√11 ¬Û1± 50 ¬ıÂ√11 øˆ¬Ó¬1Ó¬ ˝√√í¬ı ˘±ø·¬ıº [˘·Ó¬ õ∂˜±Ì¬ÛS ·“±øͬ ø√¬ı] “The policy marks a break from the colo- He added that the option of livelihood ed- “The new National Education installed by Dr DC Borkotoky. nial mindset where English education and the ucation will add to the best use of human Policy envisages achieving a [2] ’±À¬ı√Úfl¡±1œ 40 % ¬ı± Ó¬ÀÓ¬±øÒfl¡ ˙±ø11œfl¡ õ∂øÓ¬¬ıgfl¡Ó¬± Ôfl¡± ˝√√í¬ı ˘±ø·¬ıº [¶§±¶ö… ø¬ıˆ¬±·1 ¡Z±1± Œõ∂1Ì The club initiated the first elite sections of society took precedence. The resources of the country. centralised system of educa- ˚ UDID Card activity of the new term, led fl¡1± ˙±ø11œfl¡ ’鬘Ӭ±1 õ∂˜±Ì¬ÛS ·“±øͬ ø√¬ı] “Learning a skill at an early age will pro- tion. However, in India, there by Amarjyoti Choudhury, by policy will mark a combination of the modern [3] ’¸˜1 ¶ö±˚˛œ ¬ı±ø¸µ± ˝√√í¬ı ˘±ø·¬ıº [õ∂˜±Ì¬ÛS ·“±øͬ ø√¬ı] are various social, economic and distributing COVID protection and traditional systems of education, giving vide the skilled manpower required for rap- geographical factors that affect [4] ’øÓ¬ fl¡À˜› √˙˜ Œ|Ìœ ά◊M√√œÌ« ˝√√í¬ı ˘±ø·¬ıº materials like masks and san- stress on the mother tongue as the primary id industrialisation of the country. Increase the overall academic environ- [5] 2 itizers among the people of the medium of instruction in the formative years. in budgetary allocation towards education is ’±À¬ı√Úfl¡±1œ ¬ı± ¬Ûø1˚˛±˘1 ¬ı±ø¯∏«fl¡ ά◊¬Û±Ê«√Ú [≈√˝◊√√] ˘±‡ Ȭfl¡±1 Œ¬ıøÂ√ ˝√√í¬ı Ú±˘±ø·¬ıº ment of any particular state. In club’s adopted village, Burha The education process has been structured a landmark step, showing the government’s [6] Œfl¡±ÀÚ± ¶§œfl‘¡øÓ¬õ∂±5 ’Ú≈ᬱÚ1 ¬Û1± √é¬Ó¬± ø¬ıfl¡±˙ õ∂ø˙é¬Ìõ∂±5 ’±À¬ı√Úfl¡±1œfl¡ ’¢∂±øÒfl¡±1 ø√˚˛± ˝√√í¬ıº a country that still lacks even Mayong in Morigaon district, concern in spreading higher and vocational to ensure that the focus of education is more basic facilities like electrifica- Ó¬±À1±¬Ûø1 ø˚¸fl¡À˘ ’±R¸—¶ö±¬ÛÚ1 ¬ı±À¬ı ¬ı…ª¸±˚˛-¬ı±øÌÊ√… ˚ fl‘¡ø¯∏fl¡˜«˚ ά◊»¬Û±√Ú˜≈‡œ fl¡±˜ fl¡ø1 ’±ÀÂ√ øfl¡c said a press release today. tilted towards creative and involved learning education in the country and adding both tion and other basic means of Ó¬±1 ¬ı±À¬ı õ∂À˚˛±Ê√Úœ˚˛ ’Ô«1 ’ˆ¬±ªÓ¬ ’±ÀÂ√, ŒÓ¬ÀÚ ¬ı…øMê√› ’±À¬ı√Ú fl¡ø1¬ı ¬Û±ø1¬ıº [õ∂ø˙é¬Ì ¢∂˝√√Ì fl¡1± quality and quantity to the efforts. The Com- Namaz than just going through the examination proc- communication, a lot of factors õ∂˜±Ì¬ÛS ˚ øÚÊ√1 ¬ı…ª¸±˚˛ õ∂øÓ¬á¬±Ú ’±ø√1 Ù¬ÀȬ± ·“±øͬ ø√¬ı]º ess of evaluation,” State BJP president Ran- mon National Entrance Test for admission need to be considered before GUWAHATI, July 30: The jeet Kumar Dass said. to colleges and universities of the country imposing an extensively cen- [7] ’±À¬ı√Ú¬ÛS1 ˘·Ó¬ ¤fl¡ø¬Û ¬Û±Â√¬ÛÈ«¬ ’±fl¡±11 Ù¬ÀȬ± ·“±øͬ ø√¬ı ˘±ø·¬ıº Kamrup (M) administration in He said this will ensure that the students will make students of the State work harder tralised education policy,” [8] ’±À¬ı√Úfl¡±1œÀ˚˛ ¸—øù≠©Ü ø¬ıˆ¬±·1 ø¬ı¯∏˚˛±1 ¡Z±1± ¶§±é¬ø1Ó¬ ¤È¬± õ∂fl¡ä [ Proposal scheme ] ’±À¬ı√Ú1 an order today, has allowed gath- get the required education at a particular to face national competition, thereby bring- AASU president Dipanka Ku- ering of five people to perform ˘·Ó¬ ·“±øͬ ø√¬ı ˘±ø·¬ıº level before going ahead to the next stage. ing us to national standard and fit to com- mar Nath and general secretary [9] namaz by maintaining social dis- Lurin Jyoti Gogoi said. ’±À¬ı√Úfl¡±1œÀ˚˛ øÚÊ√1 Œ¬ı—fl¡ ¤fl¡±Î¬◊∞I◊1 ¸ø¬ıÀ˙¯∏ IFSC Œfl¡±Î¬¸˝√ ’±À¬ı√Ú¬ÛSÓ¬ √±ø‡˘ fl¡ø1¬ı ˘±ø·¬ıº tancing and wearing masks at “The rigidity of the option of choosing pete in national-level examinations at a later [10] subjects of study, limited to the broad stream stage. With the increase in the availability of AASU further said the Cen- ’±·ÀÓ¬ ¤˝◊√√ ’“±‰¬øÚ1 ’ÒœÚÓ¬ ¸≈ø¬ıÒ± ˘±ˆ¬ fl¡1± ¬ı…øMê√1 ’±À¬ı√Ú¬ÛS Ú±fl¡‰¬ fl¡1± ˝√√í¬ıº all the masjids and idgahs of the tre has overlooked the need of arts, science or commerce in the under- subjects in the educational institutions, the ¶§±é¬1 ˚- ¸=±˘fl¡ city on the occasion of Id-uz- for extensive debates and con- scope for employment in the education sec- Janasanyog/D/2277/20 ¸˜±Ê√ fl¡˘…±Ì, ’¸˜, &ª±˝√√±È¬œ- 1 Juha on August 1. – City Corre- graduate level, will now be made flexible. sultations over various provi- spondent This will allow students to choose subjects tor will also increase,” said the BJP leader. sions of the education policy. “In Assam, there are schools which do not have spa- ADMISSION NOTICE Stress on new approaches to aquaculture cious classrooms, necessary (Apply Online) academic tools or a healthy CORRESPONDENT The keynote speaker was re- and challenges in the aquac- these species in this industry. teacher-student ratio. So, the FOOD CRAFT INSTITUTE tired professor of Gauhati Uni- ulture industry and empha- The webinar was also wide-ranging reforms that aim JALUKBARI, July 30: The versity Amalesh Dutta, who sised the aspects of improvi- graced by Padma Shri awar- to make the education system Zoological Society of Assam spoke on the potential of fish- sation and incorporation of dee Dr Uddhab Bharali, popu- contemporary are still difficult (ZSA) organized a national we- ery resources of Assam and the technology into it. larly known as the ‘Machine to achieve,” AASU added. binar on the topic ‘Cumulative NE India as a whole. Kaustabh Bhagawati, assi- Man’. Dr Bharali inspired the Considering the federal Established in 2010 Prof Dandadhar Sarma of stant professor, College of Fish- participants by his latest in- aquaculture approaches: A boon structure of Indian democracy, (Under the aegis of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India and Deptt. of Tourism, Govt. of Assam) for rural economy’ on July 28. Gauhati University, a fish tax- ery, Raha, in his presentation novation and in his speech un- and existing diversities in the Affiliated to National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Noida More than 250 participants onomist and biologist, speak- focused on the indigenous fish derlined the need for adopt- country, extensive centralisa- Food Craft Institute, Samaguri, P.O. Rangagora (N.H. - 37) Nagaon, Assam, Pin - 782140 from different parts of the coun- ing as the resource person species of the NE region and ing innovative technology to tion of schemes and policies Contact No., 7002294964, 7002899957, 8472847144 try participated in the session. highlighted the opportunities stressed the importance of augment this industry. must be avoided, AASU said. Website - www. foodcraftinstituteassam.in , Email: [email protected] COURSE OFFERED: 1 ½ year Diploma in following trades: - Course Course fee NFR registers 76 pc dip in Q1 earnings Food production Rs. 44,880/- Food & Beverage Service Rs. 39,600/- PRANJAL BHUYAN The NFR registered a loss of Rs and the resultant economic slowdown public sector service provider, are Front Office Rs. 39,600/- Housekeeping Rs. 39,600/- 11.35 crore in actual value from pas- had its impact across the entire rail- more interested in seeing to it that Bakery & Confectionery Rs. 44,880/- GUWAHATI, July 30: The COV- senger traffic during the quarter un- way network. All other zones of the needs of the citizens are taken care Examination and other fee charges = Rs.5, 900/- (approx.) ID-19 pandemic and lockdown has im- der review. It had recorded gross Indian Railways also registered steep of,” said the official. Uniform expenses = Rs. 6,000/- (approx.) pacted the earnings of the Railways. earnings on originating basis worth decreases on an annual basis in their He added, “In June, we noticed a Candidates who have passed 10+2 in any stream are eligible for the course. Candidates who are interested for this course should not exceed The Northeast Frontier Railway Rs 474.23 crore during the year-ago earnings during the first quarter. major increase in transportation by 25 years as on 1st July"2020. (30 years for S.C/S.T). (NFR) registered a slump of over 76 period from the segment. Commenting on the numbers, a freight services. Going ahead, we ex- Academic session commences by August' 2020 tentatively . Admission Form and prospectus can be purchased from the Institute per cent year-on-year in its overall Goods earnings on originating ba- senior official said, “Regular passen- pect better results from that segment @ Rs. 200/-. Forms may be downloaded from Institute website earnings during the first quarter of sis of the Maligaon-headquartered ger services have remained cancelled in the second quarter of this financial Hostel facilities available for both boys and girls @ Rs. 2,500/- per month. the ongoing financial year. zone went down by 47.41 per cent on across the country since the begin- year. However, the passenger seg- Course includes 6 months Industrial Training at hotels. Training Placement facilitated 100% by the Institute. The zone witnessed a big drop in an annual basis to Rs 204.70 crore in ning of the first nationwide lockdown ment is unlikely to show a similar Some of our successful alumni: its earnings from the goods, ‘sundry’ the quarter ended June 30 this year, in late March. Since then, we have trend in the immediate future as and the ‘other coaching’ segments, compared to Rs 389.22 crore in the only operated Shramik Special trains there is lot of uncertainty due to the even as it registered a loss in reve- same period of last fiscal. to transport the stranded people and pandemic.” nue from the passenger segment dur- Likewise, the NFR’s sundry earn- now we are running a few pairs of Regular passenger services across ing the April-June quarter. ings registered a year-on-year de- ‘Passenger Specials’.” the Indian Railways network have During the first three months of crease of 35 cent and fell to Rs 23.31 Asked about goods and other seg- been cancelled till August 12. Even DAIMALU BASUMATARY (Year - 2018-19) SHARIFUL ISLAM (Year 18-19) MUKUL PADUN (Year 12-13) 2020-21, NFR’s total approximate crore in the first quarter, as against ments, he said that the overall slump after that date, services are expected Radission Blue, Dawrka ,New Delhi Marriott Suites, Pune Jumeirah Village Circle,Dubai gross earnings on originating basis Rs 35.86 crore in the April-June pe- in the national economy has resulted to be restored only in a staggered stood at only Rs 226.53 crore as riod of last fiscal. in curtailment of demand for most manner. against Rs 964.99 crore during the Similarly, earnings from ‘other commodities, barring essential items. Meanwhile, the total approximate same period last fiscal. This is an an- coaching’ plummeted by as much as “However, we have been operat- gross earnings of the Indian Railways nual fall of 76.53 per cent. 84.97 per cent in the first quarter of ing freight services round-the-clock on originating basis also registered a The impact of the prolonged can- 2020-21 to a mere Rs 9.87 crore com- to ensure uninterrupted supply of ba- big dip of over 52 per cent on an an- PAPU HAZARIKA (Year -11-12) Hiranya Mazumder (Year 12-13 ) RASHMI MAHANTA (Year 17-18) cellation of regular passenger servic- pared to Rs 65.68 crore in the same sic essentials to citizens. During cri- nual basis and stood at just over Rs P & O Cruise Ship, Australia Celebrity Cruises Line, Miami, USA Fairfield by Marriott, Amritsar es was visible in numbers for the seg- period of 2019-20. ses like this, factors like profit and 21,560 crore during the quarter end- Sd/- Principal, Food Craft Institute ment. It is noteworthy that the pandemic earnings take a back stage. We, as a ed June 30 this year. Janasanyog/DF/439/20 Samaguri, Nagaon FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 NORTH E AST THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 7 Nagaland CM’s residential WEATHER complex sealed NORTHEAST CORRESPONDENT Rio has home quarantined himself af- trict task forces on COVID-19 have been Forecast for North Eastern ter his return from New Delhi recently empowered to take decisions on exten- States : Rain/thundershower is very likely to occur at most DIMAPUR, July 30: Nagaland Chief and underwent two tests for COVID- sion or imposition of total lockdown in places over Arunachal Pradesh, Minister Neiphiu Rio’s residential com- 19. The results of both the tests returned their respective districts. It said schools Assam and Meghalaya and at plex in Kohima was sealed for 48 hours negative, sources said. He will undergo and colleges will remain closed during many places over Nagaland, following detection of a few COVID-19 another test, sources added. this period. Kronu said the government Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. cases in the complex on Thursday. Assembly session deferred: The will issue new SOPs for the lockdown. Warning : Thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur “Few persons in the Chief Minister’s sixth session of the 13th Nagaland Leg- COVID-19 tally : Nagaland reported at isolated places over Assam, residential complex have tested positive islative Assembly, which was scheduled 48 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, for COVID-19. All SOPs are being fol- to be began on Thursday, has been de- taking the State’s tally to 1,561. Of the Mizoram and Tripura. Heavy to very heavy rain is very likely lowed. The complex is being sanitized ferred to August 13 because of certain new cases, 32 are from Dimapur and 16 to occur at isolated places over and the residential office is closed for 48 unforeseen developments, Commission- from Kohima. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam hours,” the Nagaland CMO tweeted. er and Secretary of Nagaland Assembly With the recent surge in the number of and Meghalaya. Heavy rain is However, the usual functioning of Dr PJ Antony said. positive cases in the State, the Health and very likely to occur at isolated the CMO is continuing by adhering to Lockdown to continue till August Family Welfare Department has once Members of Hynniewtrep Youth Council spraying disinfectant at Umjair village at Mawlai, places over Nagaland, Manipur, Shillong, on Thursday. – UB Photos Mizoram and Tripura. the guidelines. 31: The Nagaland government has de- again highlighted the importance of pre- Temperatures : According to sources, a few security cided to extend the ongoing lockdown in ventive measures like wearing of mask, Max (°C) Min (°C) personnel and support staff detailed in the State till August 31 following a spike avoiding gatherings, maintaining social Dibrugarh 27.2 23.3 the Chief Minister’s residential complex in COVID-19 cases in the State. distance and following hygienic practices. Virus cases rise in Meghalaya Tezpur 28.3 25.3 tested positive on Thursday. Planning and Coordination Minister and The department asked anybody who STAFF CORRESPONDENT Khanapara, but authorities Meanwhile, Congress leg- Silchar 31.2 25.4 The security personnel who tested pos- government spokesperson Neiba Kronu comes in contact with a COVID-19 patient maintained that he did not die islator from Mawlai PT Sawk- Dhubri 27.8 26.8 itive are not his personal bodyguards but said the high-powered committee on COV- to isolate himself at home and inform health- Jorhat 29.5 24.7 SHILLONG, July 30: Meg- of COVID-19. mie has petitioned the Meg- were on duty as per the roster system and ID-19 took the decision on Thursday. care worker or district surveillance unit N Lakhimpur 25.8 23.0 halaya today registered 19 The 54-year-old constable halaya Human Rights Com- Shillong 25.6 18.7 reside in the residential complex. The committee reiterated that the dis- or call the state helpline number. Cherrapunjee 21.7 17.9 new COVID-19 cases while from Meghalaya Police’s 1st mission stating that a preg- Aizawl 24.1 19.2 three patients recovered from Battalion passed away at the nant woman was allegedly Kohima 25.2 18.0 the infection in the State in quarantine centre at Mahat- denied admission by the Pasighat 25.6 22.8 the past 24 hours. ma Gandhi University at Kha- Ganesh Das Hospital here on Itanagar 27.2 22.6 Arunachal records 80 fresh Imphal 29.1 21.6 Of these new cases, 15 are napara in Ri-Bhoi district. Tuesday since she came from Agartala 35.0 26.8 from East Khasi Hills district and The deceased was under a containment zone at Mawlai 13 are BSF personnel. Of total quarantine as he was the sec- Mawtawar. The MLA sought Manipur extends COVID-19 cases 588 active cases in the State, 491 ondary contact of a COVID- the commission’s interven- CORRESPONDENT lang, the second worst-hit and eight in West Siang), eight es were symptomatic and 74 are in East Khasi Hills alone. 19 patient. According to offi- tion in this matter. lockdown till district, which has 180 posi- Assam Rifles personnel, in- asymptomatic. Ri-Bhoi district has the sec- cials, the deceased constable The woman in labour was ITANAGAR, July 30: Aru- tive cases so far, including 68 cluding six in Tirap and two in Meanwhile, 60 patients ond highest number of active complained of stomach ache forced to return home. How- August 6 nachal Pradesh on Wednesday active cases and 112 dis- Changlang, six BRTF person- were released across the State cases at 44. So far, 210 patients and was vomiting blood be- ever, the hospital later CORRESPONDENT recorded 80 fresh COVID-19 charged cases. nel, and one Army personnel. following their recovery from have recovered from the in- fore he fell unconscious. agreed to admit her only af- cases, taking the State’s tally Eight COVID-19 cases Moreover, one driver en- the disease, raising the total fection in the State. The authorities denied that ter some NGOs intervened. IMPHAL, July 30: The Ma- to 1,410. were reported from West gaged in ferrying essential number of discharged cases to Meanwhile, a Meghalaya he died of COVID-19 and sent She gave birth to a baby at nipur government has extend- According a bulletin issued Siang followed by seven from commodities has also contract- 677. There are 730 active cas- Police constable today passed his body to the Nongpoh Civil the hospital but the newborn ed the ongoing total lockdown by the Directorate of Health Lohit, six each from Tirap and ed the contagion in East Siang es in the State. Three per- away at a quarantine centre at Hospital for autopsy. died soon after. in the State till August 6. The Services, out of the 80 new Namsai, five from Tawang, apart from two truck drivers sons have already died of State has been under com- cases, 19 were detected in three from West Kameng, in West Kameng district. COVID-19. plete lockdown since July 23. Itanagar Capital Complex, two each from Shi-Yomi and Of the 19 fresh cases in Itan- Out of the 60 recovered Three new cases in Mizoram Chief Secretary Dr J which remains the worst af- Papum Pare, and one each agar Capital Complex, six cases, 36 are from Itanagar Suresh Babu, who is the fected with a total of 722 pos- from East Kameng, Lower were detected in the State Capital Complex, 11 from Pa- CORRESPONDENT State on Tuesday. chairperson of the State ex- itive cases, including 336 ac- Siang, East Siang and Upper Quarantine Centre, Lekhi and pum Pare, eight from East FIR against mother-son duo: Aizawl ecutive committee of the State tive and 385 discharged cases Siang districts. one each at TRIHMS hospital Siang, two from Lower Sub- AIZAWL, July 30: Three new cases of COV- Deputy Commissioner R Lalramnghaka, who Disaster Management Au- besides one fatality. Of the newly infected per- at Naharlagun and Bander- ansiri and one each from Up- ID-19 have been detected while 32 cured pa- is also chairman of the district task force on thority, issued an order in this As many as 18 new cases sons, 17 are ITBP jawans (in- dewa check gate. per Subansiri, West Kameng tients have been discharged from hospitals in COVID-19, has filed an FIR against a woman regard on Thursday. “There were reported from Chang- cluding six detected in Lohit As per the bulletin, six cas- and Changlang. Mizoram in the last 24 hours. and her son for allegedly entering the State shall be complete lockdown With the addition of three new coronavirus by illegally crossing the international border and the Deputy Commission- cases, the State’s tally has gone up to 398, but with Myanmar. ers will issue orders impos- the number of active cases dropped to 168. An official statement said the mother-son ing curfew in their respective Cong to bring no-confidence The three new cases, including two wom- duo, who had visited their relatives in Myan- districts,” the order said. en, are from Aizawl district who returned from mar before the lockdown was imposed, re- Meanwhile, two more per- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi. They are turned to Aizawl on July 28 without informing sons died of COVID-19 at the motion against Manipur govt asymptomatic and were under quarantine. the authorities. Regional Institute of Medical While 17 recovered patients were dis- They have been booked under the Mizo- Sciences (RIMS) here today, CORRESPONDENT shore appealed to the public, including national leaders and NPP chief and Meg- charged on Wednesday, 18 more were dis- ram (Containment and Prevention of COV- taking the COVID-19 death the civil society organisations and me- halaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, charged today. Six Border Security Force ID-19) Ordinance, 2020. toll to three. IMPHAL, July 30: The Opposition dia, to cooperate in taking the case to its the rebel NPP legislators returned to men and a Mizoram police personnel were The woman, her son and her husband have One of the deceased was a Congress has issued notice for a no-con- logical conclusion. the coalition while three BJP MLAs re- among 11 COVID-19 cases reported in the been placed under institutional quarantine. 48-year-old man from Lima- fidence motion against the BJP-led coali- On July 15, Congress had demanded signed from the Assembly and one Tri- kong while the other was a tion government ahead of the monsoon transfer of the drugs haul case to the CBI. namool MLA was disqualified. Six Congress man, aged 47 years, from Lan- session of Manipur Assembly which be- The case pertains to a seizure 4.595 One dies in mishap: One person was gol. On Wednesday, the State gins on August 10. kg heroin and 2.80 lakh ‘World is Yours’ killed and 16 others were injured in an corporators join reported its first COVID-19 Congress MLA Keisham Meghachan- (WY) amphetamine tablets worth around accident involving a bus in Manipur’s Se- BJP in Manipur death when a 56-year-old man dra said the notice has already been Rs 27.79 crore in the international mar- napati district on Wednesday. from Khongjom passed away served in the State Assembly. ket by a team of Manipur Police from The bus, on its way to Dimapur from IMPHAL, July 30: Six Con- at RIMS. He stated that the Opposition party eight persons in and around Imphal in Imphal, met with the accident near the gress corporators and one Na- Two resident doctors of has pitched for the no-confidence mo- June 2018. Autonomous District Council office at the tional People’s Party (NPP) RIMS have also tested positive tion due to the State government’s al- It may be recalled that the BJP-led district headquarters, 60 km north of corporator of the Imphal Mu- for COVID-19, taking the count leged failure to hand over a 2018 drugs government had recently plunged into a Imphal around 7.20 am. One person es- nicipal Corporation have of infected hospital staff to 22, haul case to the Central Bureau of Inves- crisis after nine members of the ruling caped unhurt in the accident. joined the BJP. sources said. tigation (CBI). coalition, including four ministers of the The injured were evacuated to a near- They joined the BJP at a func- The State on Wednesday Meghachandra alleged that ‘high-pro- National People’s Party (NPP), walked by health care centre. The cause of the tion on Wednesday which was ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY witnessed the highest single- file’ leaders of the ruling front had inter- out of the alliance to join the Congress- accident is yet to be ascertained. attended by Chief Minister N JORHAT-785013 day spike of 141, taking the fered with the investigation. led coalition - Secular Progressive Front. The deceased has been identified as Biren Singh and BJP State pres- ASSAM, (INDIA) State’s overall tally to 2,458. Another Congress MLA Th Loke- However, after a meeting with BJP Rishikanta alias Heiton (28) of Imphal. ident Prof S Tikendra Singh. Admission Notice No. 2/2020 The CM welcomed the Admission portal of Assam Agricultural University will be live corporators and said they have from 1st of August, 2020. The eligible candidates may apply joined the BJP because of their online for admission into various degree programmes of the Noted Lepcha folk artiste passes away faith in the saffron party. University on or before August 20, 2020. The information Bulletin He also said that the corpo- for the session 2020-21 and application forms will be available A CORRESPONDENT culture. His works are re- of Shri Sonam Tshering Lep- mendously to the folk music rators joined the BJP as they at the official website, www.aau.ac.in . spected across generations. cha at the age of 92. He is also genre and was well known and were impressed by the good Registrar GANGTOK, July 30: Padma Anguished by his demise. the founder of a museum in appreciated for reviving the work done by the BJP govern- Assam Agricultural University Shri Sonam Tshering Lepcha, a Condolences to his family and Kalimpong, housing ancient ar- Lepcha folk culture with his ment in the State. The BJP Jorhat-13. celebrated folk musician, com- admirers. Om Shanti.” tefacts, including indigenous in- compositions of song, dance State president said the corpo- poser and lyricist, passed away He was the first from the struments and manuscripts. and drama. rators joined the BJP because at Kalimpong in West Bengal Lepcha tribe to perform for My deepest sympathies to his “I extend my heartfelt con- of their ideological belief and ex- today at the age of 92 years. the All India Radio. He was family and friends and pray that dolences to the bereaved fam- pressed hope that more will be Prime Minister Narendra credited with the revival of God gives them strength in ily. May the almighty give joining the party soon. Modi has condoled the pass- Lepcha culture. He has over this hour of grief,” Sikkim Chief them the strength to weath- In the 27-member Imphal ing away of Lepcha. 400 folk songs, 102 folk danc- Minister Prem Singh Tamang er the pain of losing Shri Lep- Municipal Corporation, the In a tweet, the Prime Min- es and 10 dance dramas to his said in his condolence message. cha. And may his soul rest in Sonam Tshering Lepcha Congress had 12 corporators, ister said, “Padma Shri Ren credit. He won numerous Similarly, SDF supremo peace,” said Chamling. BJP 10, Independents four Sonam Tshering Lepcha Ji was awards and honours, includ- and former Sikkim Chief Min- Anit Thapa, Chairman of Janamukti Morcha (Bimal) and NPP one. The Congress a multifaceted personality. He ing the coveted Padma Shri. ister Pawan Chamling also Gorkhaland Territorial Ad- have also offered their heart- had formed the board with the made outstanding efforts to “I extend my sincere con- condoled his demise and stat- ministration, and Bimal Gu- felt condolences to his family support of four Independent popularise the great Lepcha dolences on the passing away ed that he contributed tre- rung, President of Gorkha members and friends. corporators. – PTI Online campaign to stop crime against women in Tripura AGARTALA, July 30: A group of viral across social media in that a 21-year-old youth We are trying to reduce crime to university and college students in the State. had molested and raped zero but despite police action, some OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Tripura have started an online cam- “We want fast disposal her in the same district. criminals are committing such inci- ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, JORHAT-13 paign to stop ‘crime against women’ of the rape cases and ex- However, during inves- dents. Four persons involved with demanding fast disposal of such cas- emplary punishment of tigation police found that a the case were arrested.” ADVERTISEMENT NO: AAU/REG-01/2020 es and exemplary punishment of the the rapists. We want they seven- year-old girl of the “...We think women irrespective EXPRESSION OF INTEREST accused persons. should be hanged till same household was also of political affiliations should be unit- The undersigned invites “Expression of Interest” for Asmira Debbarma, a student of death. Three incidents of abused by the accused. A ed when it is a matter of crime providing security service at AAU, Jorhat Campus from political science in Tripura Univer- heinous crimes have re- case was registered and against women,” she said. reputed Firms/Companies/Agencies to be received on or sity has formed an ‘SMS’ (Stand cently happened in Khow- the accused was arrested. DIG, Northern Range, Soumitra before 21st August, 2020 up to 11-30 am at office of the against rape) group and at least 25 ai district which are intol- Superintendent of Police Dhar said the police has arrested 10 Senior Estate Officer, AAU, Jorhat. Details may be seen in the AAU website www.aau.ac.in in the tender section. other students have joined the group. erable,” Debbarma told Kiran Kumar said almost people including three for raping the Tender papers and other documents are to be downloaded The group has appealed to all sec- reporters. all the accused persons girl in Khowai and the rest had ei- from the aforesaid website and submitted in a sealed envelope tions of people to stand bravely A 17-year-old girl was al- were arrested shortly af- ther collaborated or given shelter to the office of the Senior Estate Officer, AAU, Jorhat alongwith against the incidents of rape and put legedly raped by five men in a forest a lift. Four others were hiding inside ter the complaints were received. to the accused. a demand draft of Rs. 200/- only as application fees drawn in up posters on social media such as in Khowai district on July 21. Accord- the vehicle, who forcibly took her to Tripura Commission for Women Two other accused are abscond- favour of Registrar, AAU, Jorhat. Facebook, WhatsApp to stop vio- ing to the FIR, the girl was waiting a jungle and raped her. Chairperson Barnali Goswami con- ing, police said, adding that a man- Sd/- Registrar lence against women. for an autorickshaw to return home In a second incident, a 30-year- demned all three incidents and said, hunt has been launched to arrest Assam Agricultural University, The posts by her group are going at Teliamura, when a man offered her old housewife filed an FIR stating “We can’t accept these incidents. them. – PTI Jorhat 8 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI STATE FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

NEWS IN BRIEF Ghograpar AASU protests Timber seized Erosion by Kundil river NAGAON, July 30: Forest personnel of Nagaon deplorable road Protection Range under special supervision of DFO, CORRESPONDENT Rajen Chaudhary seized three Tata mobiles loaded with poses threat to NH-37 timber near Salna Range in the wee hours on Thursday. NALBARI, July 30: Activ- Sources claimed that forest official had an information CORRESPONDENT ists of Ghograpar Anchalik about the timber loaded vehicles and based on the Unit of AASU with the help information, forest personnel from protection squad DOOMDOOMA, July 30: Unabat- launched a search operation during which the protection of common people on ed erosion by the Kundil River has squad were able to seize the timber. – A Correspondent Wednesday blocked Ghogra- posed a very serious threat to the par Narikuchi PWD Road DC’s appeal very existence of National Highway- connecting the NH-31 in MANGALDAI July 30 : On the eve of the celebration 37 as a portion of the surface commu- protest against the depart- of Idd Uz Zoha, the holy festival of the Islam religion, nication network is about to be ment’s failure to repair the Darrang Deputy Commissioner Dilip Kumar Borah has breached at 8th Mile in Sadiya. road which is in deplorable made an appeal to the Muslim community of the district National Highway-37, it may be condition. to refrain from community prayer in view of the rising mentioned, is the main surface com- cases of COVID-19. The DC chaired a meeting with the The protesters blocked the office bearers of the local Iddgah committees and munication link to Sadiya and two dis- road for two hours from 10 discussed about the need of abstaining from mass tricts of Arunachal Pradesh. am on Wednesday. According gathering during the festival. – Correspondent Heeding the advice of Chief Minis- to sources, an amount of Rs ter Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of 8.2 crore was sanctioned for Containment zones State for Labour and Tea Tribes Wel- the reconstruction of the road KOKRAJHAR, July 30: The Kokrajhar district adminis- fare Sanjay Kishan and Sadiya MLA and the foundation of the road tration has declared Santinagar, Rabindra Nagar and Bolin Chetia made an on the spot sur- work was also laid by MP Dilip Gaurnagar as containment zones in view of the surging vey of the erosion-affected site re- Saikia six months ago. Unfor- cases of COVID-19. All the business establishments (TDDF and ERSF) led by its presi- ty of the problem would become more ident of the Forum Binod Kedia said have been closed and plying of vehicles have also been cently. Later, talking to the mediaper- dent Binod Kedia visited the erosion- serious in the days to come. that the Water Resources Department tunately, the department has prohibited. Meanwhile, the district administration sons, Sanjay Kishan said that excava- affected Hatighuli area of west Later, the delegation held a meet- had prepared a scheme worth Rs 12.5 not started the construction appealed to the people to adhere to the norms set by the tors would be engaged to dredge the Saikhowa in Tinsukia district . ing with the local people of Phelai No. crores to check erosion in the area and work of the road due to some Health department for their safety. – Correspondent river bed for diversion of the river The delegation expressed serious 2 Kopahtoli, Naokata and Kopahtoli the scheme had been sent to the gov- unknown reasons. As a result, 28 fresh COVID-19 cases for a month. He further announced concern after witnessing the heavy at the erosion-affected site of Phelai. ernment for necessary approval. Ke- the people of the locality have that he would bear the entire expense erosion caused by the Brahmaputra In the meeting, the engineer of the dia urged the government to expedite been facing a lot of inconven- HAILAKANDI, July 30 : Hailakandi district has of the dredging work. from Phelai to Naokata and urged the state Water Resources Department approval of the scheme so that anti- ience due to the poor state of reported 28 fresh cases, taking the COVID-19 tally to the road. 889 in the district. Health authorities here disclosed that Local MLA Bolin Chetia informed district administration as well as state Prabhat Boro and Sadiya MLA Bolin erosion work could be started in the of the 28 positive cases on Wednesday, 19 cases were that Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Water Resource Department to take Chetia’s representative Churamoni coming winter. The delegation also vis- A protest meeting was also detected under the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). 449 swab had released an amount of Rs 87 lakh to immediate measures to check the ero- Sharma were also present. ited the erosion-hit Bisanimukh and 8th held at the spot which was results turned out to be negative. Altogether a total of undertake immediate restoration work sion. In a press statement, the TDDF At the beginning of the meeting, the Mile of Sadiya. Erosion by the Kundil conducted by Hirak Jyoti Sar- 114 cases have been found positive under RAT so far with at the site on an emergency basis. and ERSF president Binod Kedia and vice president of the Forum Bhabesh river has taken a serious turn in these ma, general secretary of scores of them without travel history. – Correspondent Meanwhile, a delegation of Tinsu- secretary Prakash Rai stated that if Upadhyaya explained how the people two places. The river has already erod- Ghograpar unit of AASU. CM hails Pabhoi Greens kia-Dibrugarh District Flood and Ero- some immediate measures were not of these areas had been battling with ed a portion of the approach road to The general secretary of sion Resistance Struggle Forum taken to check the erosion, the gravi- floods and erosion since long. The pres- Sudhakantha Dr Bhupen Hazarika Setu. Nalbari district committee of BISWANATH CHARIALI, July 30: Chief Minister Asom Unnati Sabha Ratul Sarvananda Sonowal recently visited Pabhoi Greens, an Deka criticised the negli- organic farm situated at Pabhoi, around 20 kilomtres from the heart of the town of Biswanath Chariali and hailed the Asam Sahitya gence of the PWD authority initiative. It needs mention here that Pabhoi Greens was Mangaldai citizens oppose draft towards the areas. set up by Neelam Dutta with an aim to create an Sabha, UK integrated value chains in agriculture for sustainable National Moth employment and their vision is to safeguard indigenous chapter holds EIA notification-2020 seeds. – Correspondent Week celebrated 22nd AGM CORRESPONDENT Mayukh Goswami and mem- raised the demand for with- prived from procuring any CORRESPONDENT GUWAHATI, July 30: ber of Mangaldai Bar Associ- drawal of the proposed draft information pertaining to The Asam Sahitya Sabha, MANGALDAI, July 30: ation Nayan Mani Deka while notification and to redraft it such a project. So it is high DOOMDOOMA , July 30: UK chapter (ASSUK) held There has been a strong re- expressing their strong re- after due consultation with all time such anti-people sub- Department of Zoology, Dig- its 22 nd global virtual sentment among the socially sentment have already filed the key stakeholders. ordinate legislation is boi College in collaboration annual general meeting conscious section of citizens a petition to the Secretary, “It appears that the Gov- strongly opposed,” said Jay- with COC Wildlife Conser- (AGM) and Sahitya here over the proposed draft Union Ministry of Environ- ernment of India is deter- anta Deka, one of the peti- vation Biology and IQAC of Sanskriti Divas on July 25. Environment Impact Assess- ment, Forest and Climate mined to pass/endorse the tioners, while talking to this the college conducted a local The ceremony began ment Rule 2020 (EIA in Change, New Delhi. proposed draft Environment newspaper.” moth watching event titled with ‘Siro Senehi’ song and short) which is alleged to be In the petition, they Impact Assessment Rule “We would like to appeal “Watching Moths at Tinsu- ASSUK’s secretary, Geeta anti-people. termed the proposed draft 2020 (EIA in short) within a to all the members of the kia”, emphasizing on the stu- Borooah welcomed the A group of environmental- EIA notification-2020 as a couple of months. There are civil society to pursue the dents and nature enthusias- members and viewers, a ly and socially conscious peo- serious threat to the environ- several controversial claus- EIA which is available in tics to take part in observing press release stated. ple, including senior lawyer ment. There is total dearth of es in the EIA and one such the public domain and raise nocturnal moths found in the Lahori Barthakur , and human rights activist Jay- element of universally accept- clause empowers the Gov- protest before the Secre- district. ASSUK’s advisor explained anta Deka, nature lover and ed objectives of “protection ernment to declare a project tary, Union Ministry of For- The event was organised various activities initiated sports organiser Sambhu and improvement of the en- as strategic. When a project est, Environment and Cli- in synchronised with the cel- by the body . Nath Deb, senior mediaper- vironment” in the said draft. is declared as strategic, the mate Change, New Delhi,” ebration of the global event, ASSUK’s president, son and social entrepreneur The petitioners thus public will be completely de- lawyer Deka added. National Moth Week, cele- Manjira Chowdhury, in her brated every year during the speech, said the event was month of July. held for the first time Citizens demand proper medical service The campus of Digboi Col- digitally and globally. She lege witnesses a record of AASU activists staging a protest against CAA in Jorhat on introduced Asam Sahitya STAFF CORRESPONDENT ment and private hospitals. tive patients so that everyone should 1030 moth individuals be- Thursday. – UB Photos Sabha president, Kuladhar The citizens urged both the Chief get the required treatment. longing to 271 species from JORHAT, July 30: A group of citizens Minister and the Health Minister to take Separate ICU and ventilator facility be Saikia and also welcomed 15 families accumulated be- here led by RTI activist and lawyer - Rin- necessary measures to provide imme- provided to non-COVID patients and Mrinalini Devi, vice- tween 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm tu Goswami and Gautam Borah - a bank diate and proper treatment to the pa- Rapid Antigen Test facility, if necessary, Jhulan Yatra celebrated president of Asam Sahitya at different sites within the official and a sportsman Nayan Jyoti Sar- tients in serious health conditions like be provided in both private and govern- GAURIPUR, July 30 : Jhulan Yatra of Lord Shrikrishna Sabha (ASS). campus. was celebrated with limited rituals in the historic Radha - mah and a social worker Arunjoy Saikia, in case of heart attack, stroke, accident ment hospitals, so everyone gets the re- Saikia, in his speech, on Wednesday sent a memorandum to the Shyamsundar temple at Gauripur. In the rituals only the cases, fire accident victims and other quired treatment, the memorandum said. OBITUARY priest, his assistant and a very few devotees were praised all the ASSUK Chief Minister and Health Minister seek- ailments of grave nature without wait- The memorandum further urged to present. After the rituals were over, Mahaprasad was members for organising the ing their intervention for providing im- ing for the COVID-19 test results, both allow attendants or famly members or Dr Heramba distributed among the devotees present on the auspi- meet and their effort mediate and adequate medical treatment in private and government hospitals. friends of patients to move freely for cious occasion. – Correspondent towards development of to common public suffering from serious The memoranda mentioned that the medica! purpose and to that effect nec- Sonowal 26 COVID cases in Karimganj the Assamese language. ailments. The memorandum, sent through medical treatment for the patients with essary steps should be taken. ASS vice president, KARIMGANJ, July 30 : As many as 26 COVID-19 the Jorhat Deputy Commissioner, stated serious ailments and other emergency The memorandum concluded with positive cases were detected in Karimganj district. The Mrinalini Devi was that from various sources it was known cases should be available round-the-clock. the request to give necessary directions new cases did not have any travel history. Of the 26 fresh delighted to join the event that during the ongoing COVID-19 pan- The memorandum also sought set- to concerned authorities for providing cases, 22 were from the Railway Colony in the district. and expressed her grati- demic period the common people here ting up of separate units or wards in immedlate treatment to the common The overall COVID-19 tally in the district stood at 596. – tude to be able to speak in had been deprived of getting immediate both Government and private hospitais people more particularly chlidren and Correspondent such a courageous organisa- and adequate treatment, both in govern- for COVID positive and COVID nega- old-aged persons. tion, who defied all obsta- cles of pandemic and Hiren Bhattacharjya’s organised such a cultural programme. GUWAHATI, July 30: Lahori Barthakur sang Noted physician, Dr Heram- birth anniversary ‘Ghoxa’ to start the cultural ba Sonowal passed away on programme. People from July 27. He was 67. Born at celebrated Ireland, different parts of Rongchongi, near Chabua in the UK, Assam and other Dibrugarh district, he was GUWAHATI, July 30: Organised in sync with late Hiren parts of India joined the working in different capaci- Bhattacharjya’s 88th birth anniversary, this year too Hiren programme. ties and retired as a Chief Bhattacharjya Nyas here celebrated the occasion amidst Pari Gogoi, ASSUK’s, Medical Officer of the NHPC the global pandemic, an e-mail received here stated. deputy treasurer, ended the ,Gerukamukh project. He The Nyas, this year uploaded a video titled Bhalpowar cultural show with a vote of leaves behind his wife, a son, Dikshou Batere through the You Tube channel. The video thanks. She thanked ASS a daughter and a host of rela- comprises songs sung by eminent singers like Zubeen president and vice- tives. His death was widely Garg, Anindita Paul, Tarali Sarma and Gayatri Hazarika, president for their support mourned. remembering the legendary ‘People’s Poet’ on the occa- in this new challenge of sion of his birth anniversary. virtual event. The event Narnarayan Deka While Zubeen sung from his studio, Anindita did so from ended with the song ‘O her residence in Mumbai. Gayatri Hazarika and Tarali Sar- Mor Aponar Desh’ sung by ma recently released videos with songs by the poet. A few Teyesha Dutta. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurating a newly-constructed police guest house at Majuli on Thursday.-UB Photos of his poems were recited by Abani Bora, Melody Patgiri and Indrajit Das. The video was composed by Sorai Sapori under the tutelage of Nayan Prasad and Abani Bora. “The key word in Hiren Da ’s poetry is love. Similarly, MLA, DC attend funeral of COVID-19 victim the key word in Hiren Da ’s life was love. Now-a-days we all feel very lonely because we suffer from self love. But STAFF CORRESPONDENT matorium. Sons of the departed person per- guidelines on how to handle dead Hiren Da was connected with people, while his love for Talking to mediapersons, Dilip formed the last rites wearing PPE bodies are being strictly adhered others floweth over, even as others too showered him SILCHAR, July 30: In a move to Kumar Paul said, “ I have spoken to kits as per guidelines.” to.The COVID-19 victims must be ANN SERVICE with unfettered love,” observed Dr Ram Kumar Mukho- dispel the stigma and allay fear among the worried locals who had opposed Deputy Commissioner Keerthi given the last respects at the time padhyay, an eminent writer from West Bengal while re- masses that COVID-19 virus spreads the steps taken by the Government Jalli too spoke to the residents and of cremation or burial.” PATACHARKUCHI, July membering Late Hiren Bhattacharjya on his 88th birth from dead bodies of tested positive for the cremation. Sharing the mes- said, “ We also have families at Earlier, locals of Subhash Nagar 30: Narnarayan Deka, a resi- anniversary through a You Tube video uploaded by Hiren victims, Silchar MLA Dilip Kumar sage that the virus does not spread home, yet we have come here wear- area staged a protest demonstration dent of Helana under Bajali Bhattacharjya Nyas. Paul along with Cachar Deputy Com- from corpse, I have convinced them ing facecovers. Had there been any opposing the decision by the Govern- subdivision, breathed his last “Apart from bhalobasa , another key feature of his poet- missioner Keerthi Jalli and other of- that while my own family members such possibility of a spread, we ment to cremate body of an elderly on July 20. He was 90. A lead- ry is sabuj - green is the connotation for youth. He had ficials attended funeral of a septagene- reside around the vicinity of the cre- would have come wearing PPE kits. person whose death was confirmed er of the Assam Movement, deep love for the young people and he always believed that rian COVID-19 casualty at the matorium, I would never want any- There is no reason to fear or panic to be due to COVID -19 . “The area Deka was also closely asso- he can take rebirth by connecting himself with the young smashan ghat here on Wednesday one to be affected. The bodies are once a COVID-19 patient succumbs surrounding the Silchar crematorium ciated with various social or- ones,” added Dr Mukhopadhyay. night. Sources said that this was the packed with utmost care and hy- to the disease since there are no is residential and we will not allow ganisations. He leaves behind Dr Mukhopadhyay recited some of his poems and ana- first instance when a COVID-19 cas- geiene and there is no precedence chances of contamination spreading any COVID casualty to be creamated his four sons and a host of lysed unique capabilities of the poet’s evergreen works. ualty was cremated at the local cre- that dead bodies emanate COVID-19. from such a dead body. The national here,” argued the locals. relatives. FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 STATE THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 9 Covid cases 169 fresh 89 new cases in rise to 1576 Protest against cases in in Dibrugarh Jorhat dist Golaghat dist OUR BUREAU STAFF CORRESPONDENT CORRESPONDENT have been discharged and one CAA intensifies died so far due to Covid and DIBRUGARH, July 30: Al- JORHAT, July 30: With 169 DERGAON, July 30: After another two died infected with together 113 fresh COVID-19 STAFF CORRESPONDENT COVID-19 positive cases in the detection of 89 new posi- Covid but with comorbidities. cases were detected here to- Jorhat district today, the dis- tive cases, the number of ac- DIPRO in-charge Papu Gogoi day, raising the infection to DIBRUGARH, July 30: The trict recorded the highest tive cases has increased to 562 said that among the new cases, 1576 in the Dibrugarh district anti-CAA protesters in the city number of positive cases in a and cumulative active cases in- 83 were detected through Rap- till this evening. Ninety of the today took the cultural route to day till date. creased to 1618 in Golaghat id Antigen Test while 6 from oth- fresh cases were detected at stage their protest against the Jorhat Deputy Commission- district as on Thursday. er sources through RTPCR the Covid Screening Centres controversial Citizenship er Roshni A Korati informed Out of the cumulative posi- (real-time reverse transcription and at the Assam Medical Col- (Amendment) Act and against on Thursday evening that all tive cases in the district, 1056 polymerase chain reaction). lege Fever Clinic. These cas- the arbitrary detention of peas- 169 cases were without travel ant leader Akhil Gogoi and oth- es were detected through the history and the total number CORRIGENDUM Rapid Antigen Tests. er anti-CAA protesters. of cases in the district ha This is to inform that, the Short Tender Notice Of the 23 other cases, the Organisations, who took part climbed up to 1904. dated 28.07.2020, so published on 29.07.2020 from detections have been from in the cultural protest, included Among the 169 positive cas- the office of the undersigned, has an rectification to Chabua, Duliajan, Tengakhat, Nagarikotta Honkhudhoni Ain es, 27 were from Jorhat town, be made, i.e. the period of completion of work is and at several localities of the Virodhi Mancha, Asom Jatiyat- the Deputy Commissioner abadi Yuba Chatra Parishad, Members of Mariani Anchalik Students’ Union staging a sit-in protest against Citizenship 31st March, 2021 instead of 31st March, 2020 city like Santipara, Dowerah- (Amendment) Act, on Thursday. – UB Photos stated. She informed that the chuk, Dibrujan. Five cases were Krishak Mukti Sangram Sam- number of active cases in the against Maintenance of 1.5 hect. and 3 hect. detected at the JSB Udayaan mittee, Satra Mukti Sangram ping of CAA. district unit) Bijoy Shankar ple of Sasoni cannot accept this district on Thursday was 1050. CAMPA Nurseries respectively. Other terms and apartment complex at Central Sammittee, Gana Silpi, Manab Leaders of several organi- Bordoloi, President and Vice- contentious CAA-2019. Our Korati further stated that in conditions will remain the same. Chowkidinghee here. One case Adhikar Sangram Sammittee, zations of indigenous tribes president of Baligaon unit re- demand is straight – just scrap view of the rapid rising number Sd/- Divisional Forest Officer has been detected at the Mo- Sangrami Pragatishil Mahila and groups and Gana Adhikar spectively – Pranjit Hazarika the Act.” of positive cases in the district, Social Forestry Division hanbari Air Force Station. Mancha and a few others. Sangram Samity (GASS) took and Amrit Kumar Dhaluwa – While expressing his resent- the Government will be set- Janasanyog/C/2596/20 Dibrugarh. The assembly of protesters part in the protest held by and executive member of ment over the attitude displayed ting up a 300-bed capacity Cov- from various organizations maintaining social distancing Jorhat subdivisional unit Chan- by Chief Minister Sarbananda id Care Centre at the Jorhat 126 Nagaon played traditional music as they and wearing masks. dan Bora along with GASS Sonowal on the Act, Santu Go- No. NIT/ACE/EZ/136/2020/29 District Sports Association PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER jail inmates sang in unison in support of their The protesters shouted slo- Jorhat district office bearer goi said, “Sarbananda Sonowal ground, the construction work demand for withdrawal of CAA gans seeking withdrawal of the Mridul Khound were among is a villain, he has betrayed the Additional Chief Engineer P.W.D (Roads), Eastern Zone, of which was under way and Dibrugarh on behalf of Governor of Assam invites re-bid from found Covid and unconditional release of all amended Citizenship Act and the leaders who participated Assamese community.” was expected to be ready in the approved and eligible contractors [Class I (A & B)] positive anti-CAA protesters. The pro- against the BJP-led Govern- in the protest. More than hundreds of activ- the first week of next month. registered with Assam PWD (Roads) for Construction of Roads testers also formed human chain ments at the Centre and in As- ANN Service from Dulia- ists took part in the protest by The Deputy Commissioner under SOPD(G) for the Year 2018- 19 for 1 (One) No. of road A CORRESPONDENT work in Sivasagar District of Assam amounting to Rs. along the Mancotta road from sam. The protesters said that due jan adds : Under the aegis of shouting slogans against the stated that presently apart the Chowkidinghee intersection to the pandemic outbreak the stir All Assam Students’ Union, CAA and the government. San- 269.56496 Lakhs (Approx, inclusive of GST & Labour Cess). from the JMCH, six Covid Details may be seen at website https://assamtenders.gov.in NAGAON, July 30: As many to the office of the Deputy Com- against CAA remained suspend- Sasoni regional unit and locals tu Gogoi added, “To save the as 202 people, including 126 Care Centres in the district and also at the office of the undersigned during office hours. missioner. ed for a few months but now with of Sasoni formed a human indigenous people of Assam, we Table jail inmates of the Nagaon Cen- were treating patients and 11 Our Staff Correspondent the resumption of the protest the chain to protest against the the people of Sasoni gave paddy Rapid Antigen Test centres Sl. Name of LAC Nos. of works Appx Amount tral Jail, tested positive for from Jorhat adds : AASU ac- same will be intensified. Citizenship (Amendment) Act to the anti-CAA protesters from No. Rs. in Lakhs COVID-19 today, taking the were operating in Jorhat. tivists today staged a protest in AASU State Organising at Halua Tiniali, Sasoni. AASU every household. We will con- 1 Nazira LAC 1 269.56496 total number of positive cases front of Jorhat Deputy Commis- Secretary Jul Khound, Assist- Sasoni regional unit secretary tinue our agitation till the con- OBITUARY Sd/- Additional Chief Engineer P.W.D. (Roads). in the district to 1,876. sioner’s office demanding scrap- ant General Secretary (Jorhat Santu Gogoi said, “We the peo- tentious Act is scrapped.” Janasanyog/CF/1246/20 Eastern Zone, Dibrugarh. Sources claimed here that all these 202 cases were de- Dr Gauri Kanta tected during the Rapid Anti- Handique No. Commn-272/2020-21/ gen Test at various locations 12 hurt in attack by suspected B’deshi PRESS NOTICE INVITING TENDER in the district. GUWAHATI, July 30: Em- The Executive Engineer, Dispur Territorial Road Division, Sources said a Rapid Anti- inent petroleum geologist Guwahati-21 on behalf of the Governor of Assam invites bids gen detection drive was con- nationals; police opens fire to disperse mob Dr Gauri Kanta Handique from the approved and eligible contractors registered with ducted among 295 jail inmates CORRESPONDENT trict administration organised lethal arms and attacked the and took stock of the situation. passed away at a hospital in Assam PWD (Roads) or contractors registered with other in the Nagaon Central Jail and a programme to allot plots of people present there. In the After hearing about the in- Gurugram, Haryana today. States / central Government department, Institutions etc. for out of which, 126 jail inmates TEZPUR, July 30: At least land to about 30 self-help incident, 12 people, including cident, several local people He was 79. 2 (Two) No, of works under SOPD (G) for the financial year 2019-20 under Dispur LAC, Kamrup (M) district of Assam tested positive for COVID-19. 12 persons, including a cop, groups (SHGs) in Chowkighat the Jamaguri Police Outpost also rushed to the spot to re- Dr Handique, who original- amounting to Rs. 45.67 Lakh (Approx). Details may be seen Similarly, during another were seriously injured due to area under Nadwar Revenue in-charge, sustained serious taliate. However, police ly hailed from Mechagarh near Sivasagar, started his career in in the office of the undersigned, during hours of 11:00 AM to Rapid Antigen Test drive at the a sudden attack by suspected Circle for agricultural activi- injuries. They were later stopped them thereby bring- 4:15 PM from on 31.07.2020. the State Directorate of Geol- BP Civil Hospital eight per- Bangladeshi nationals in ties. rushed to a local hospital. ing the situation under control. The tender documents can be purchased on 15.08.2020 sons tested positive while the Chowkighat area under Ja- However, when officials of To disperse the miscreants, Reacting to the incident, ogy and Mining. But after from the Technical Branch, office of the undersigned during rest tested positive at various muguri Police Outpost in the district administration police resorted to firing after MLA Hazarika mentioned that completing his PhD in petro- office hours by submitting cost of bid document in the form of Covid screening centres in the Sonitpur district today. were busy in demarcating the which the miscreants fled from for many years the suspected leum geology from Moscow, Demand draft/ Banker’s Cheque of a scheduled commercial town. Police revealed that the dis- allotted plots of land in pres- the area. Bangladeshis have been trying he joined Oil India Limited bank drawn in favour of Empowered Officer, Assam State ence of the local police, sud- On receiving the informa- to settle in the area by en- where he rose to the rank of Road Board, Assam, A/C No. 10566991479 and payable at general manager. Guwahati for amount as specified in the Detailed N.I.T. NO. SMEJ/JMCH/2422/2020/5773 denly about 20/25 suspected tion, Sonitpur SP Dugdhajyoti croaching upon plots of land Bangladeshi nationals illegally Mahanta and local MLA Pad- posing a serious threat to the Post Oil India, he also Sd/- Executive Engineer , PWRD RECRUITMENT NOTICE worked for Reliance Industries Dispur Territorial Road Division Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the posts of settled in the area arrived with ma Hazarika rushed to the spot local people. Limited as an assistant vice Janasanyog/CF/1250/20 Guwahati – 21 Research Scientist, Laboratory Technicians and Data Entry Operator for the Department of Health Research (DHR) funded president and then Canadian Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) at Jorhat Medical College & energy company Canoro Re- No. TE(E)A-8/2020/2488 Hospital ( JMC&H), Jorhat, Assam. Details have been given in the ATTSA demands ban on sources Limited as director RECRUITMENT FOR DHEMAJI ENGINEERING Institutional website www.jorhatmedicalcollege.in . (exploration). COLLEGE AND FIVE NEW POLYTECHNICS Sd/- Principal cum Chief Superintendent, A widely travelled man, he Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, NOTICE adulterated ration supplier had been a regular contribu- Janasanyog/D/2272/20 Jorhat tor to different periodicals and In continuation to this office earlier Advertisement No. STAFF CORRESPONDENT found mixed with sand and ners as they demonstrated also has a few books to his cred- 01/2020 and 04/2020, this is for general information to all chippings. “The distributed their anger against the ration concerned that for the post of Assistant Professor (Technical it, including acclaimed trave- NIT NO. 15 (RIDF-XXV, NABARD) 2020-21 DIBRUGARH, July 30: ration also emanates foul smell distribution agency with slo- & Non Technical), Lecturer (Technical & Non-Technical) and logue Nana Desh, Nana SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDER ABC Tea Workers Welfare and is beyond human con- ganeering. Senior Instructor for Dhemaji Engineering College and Five Manuh . Chief Engineer, Minor Irrigation, Assam on behalf of Service, a non-profit service sumption. The authorities of Lazar Nanda, also a mem- New Polytechnics, the candidates are to upload the scanned He leaves behind his wife Governor of Assam invites online bids for the works of “Constn consortium of a segment of the ABC Tea Workers Welfare ber of ATTSA central execu- copies of relevant documents relating to academic of 5 (Five) Nos. of MDTW I/Schemes (5 Pts) under and two sons. qualification, Permanent Resident of Assam, etc. by logging tea industry, which is control- Service are supervising the tive committee said that when- RIDF-XXV (NABARD)’ amounting to Rs.148.167 Lakh into www.dte.assam.gov.in . (Approx) in 2 (Two) packages under Nagaon Invt. led from Kolkata, has come supply of such cheap quality ever the issue of inferior qual- Tarulata Devi Only the eligible candidates will be allowed to appear in the Division (Irrigation) Nagaon. Details may be seen at website under the scanner of several rations to the tea garden work- ity is raised, the agency applies GUWAHATI, July 30: Taru- Recruitment Test and therefore the candidates failing to upload http://assamtenders.gov.in also in the office of the plantation-based organizations ers of the State here from its shrewdness and supplies lata Devi, wife of noted educa- the required documents within the stipulated time will not be undersigned during office hours from 04.08.2020 to for alleged supply of adulter- Kolkata. This is not at all ac- better quality in the subse- considered for next step of the recruitment process. 21.08.2020 up to 2 PM. tionist from Dipila in Darrang ated rations to the workers of ceptable. The ration distribu- quent rounds for certain peri- Notes: Sd/- Chief Engineer, district and headmaster of certain tea estates in the State. tion agency must be blacklist- od but goes back to the same 1. Candidates need to log in by entering their Application Id Minor Irrigation, Assam, Duni ME School late Jagat Ch and Password (set during registration). Janasanyog/CF/1257/20 Chandmari, Guwahati-3 Assam Tea Tribes Students’ ed in the State. The govern- old trick. We are, therefore, Sarma, passed away last night 2. The candidates who have not deposited the application Association (ATTSA) has de- ment must also institute CBI demanding that the govern- at her residence due to old- fee as per this office letter no. TE(E)A-8/2020/1702 dated manded that ABC Tea Work- enquiry against the ABC Tea ment dismiss this distribution age ailment. She was 79. No. 17(9)/2020-PL/NGT 13-03-2020 and TE(E)A-8/2020/181 dated 14.05.2020 are ers Welfare Service be black- Workers Welfare Service for agency from operating in the A pious lady Tarulata Devi Government of India to deposit the requisite fee in the link given in listed, alleging that the ration its corrupt practices. We want State for good, he said. also wrote a couple of books Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change www.dte.assam.gov.in during this period. distribution agency has been that rations for the tea garden Protesting ATTSA mem- and was active in social serv- Policy and Law Division 3. The link for uploading of documents as well as for payment supplying substandard rations workers be arranged from the bers later submitted a memo- ice. NGT Cell will be available from 01.08.2020 and will remain open till to the workers in the tea es- open market and not from randum in this regard to the She leaves behind six sons, 14.08.2020. *************** tates since the past several Kolkata,” the ATTSA leader Deputy Commissioner here. Level-III, Jal Wing, six daughters-in-law, a daugh- Sd/- Director of Technical Education, Assam Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, years. demanded. It is pertinent to mention here ter and a host of grandchildren. Janasanyog/D/2301/20 Kahilipara, Guwahati- 19. Jor Bagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi-03 Speaking at the backdrop of The district unit of ATTSA that there are several other Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change invites applications a demonstration here, Ranjit today staged a demonstration ration distribution agencies for filling up of the nine vacant posts of Judicial Members in the National No. ACE/WR/G-197/2019-20/67 Green Tribunal (NGT). Thakur, central executive in front of the branch office of operating in the State. These The qualifications, terms of office, age limit, conditions of service committee member of ATT- ABC Tea Workers Welfare agencies handle the ration dis- PRESS NOTICE FOR BID etc. are available on the Ministry’s website www.moef.gov.in . SA said that the ration sup- Service here. The student tribution for the workers in the Additional Chief Engineer, Upper Assam Zone, Water Resources Department, Dibrugarh, on Details of the advertisement including the Application Form can be behalf of Governor of Assam invites Re-Tender for the following works downloaded from the aforementioned Ministry’s website. plied to the workers is often body carried posters and ban- tea gardens. Last date for receipt of applications in the Ministry’s office is SI Name of Name of Scheme Source of 21.08.2020. davp 13101/11/0012/2021 No. Division Fund 1 Majuli Water Immediate measures for restoration of flood SDRF 19 Covid screening centres Resources damages of Subansiri river at Karatipar area ASSAM TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Division, Majuli in Majuli for the year 2019-20 CORPORATION LIMITED opened in Hailakandi All details can be seen at web site : http/assamtenders.gov.in ASOM PARYATAN BHAWAN (4TH FLOOR) 1. The interested registered Contractor/ Bidders of WRD who are experienced in the execution A.K. AZAD ROAD, PALTANBAZAR, GUWAHATI-781008 CORRESPONDENT disease throughout the district dir and the office campus of of works under Water Resources and possess required technical and financial strength PHONE NO. (0361) 2633654, FAX: (0361) 2738620 in the last few days, endanger- Executive Engineer, Irriga- may obtain the SBD which can be down loaded from the website https:// An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organization HAILAKANDI, July 30: ing the life of all citizens. tion, Algapur Model Hospital, assamtenders.gov.in . Amendment/Addendum to the SBD, if any, and further notifications (Quality Management System) Given the rapid spread of Dahal said such a step has Extension Training Centre at shall appear in this website. 2. The Contractor/bidder must be registered with the Electronic Tendering System (ETS) of No. ATDC/CS/597/2020/ COVID-19 disease throughout been taken to provide more Boalipar, SA Choudhury Girls’ Hailakandi district, the district accessibility to the people so High School at Janeki Bazaar, the Govt. of Assam website https://assamtenders.gov.in . Contractors can download 4th EXTENSION NOTICE documents free of cost. Contractors have to necessarily down load the bidding document administration has opened that they can come forward JC HS School at Kalinagar, 18 from the ETS using their own ID (Digital Signature Certificate). Bid documents not procured It is for information to all concerned that the last date for several COVID screening and voluntarily and get their swab No. Panchgram LP School, submission of tender for the work “Supply and Installation of (downloaded) through the ETS/not using the contractors own user ID will be considered counselling centres for exten- samples tested close to their Matijuri High School, 453 No. Floating (Pontoon) Jetty, Supply of Solar powered Boat, Supply invalid and summarily rejected. Contractors submitting bids online have to submit copy of of Fibre Glass Paddle Boat at Sivasagar, Assam” published sive COVID testing at the home. Aenakhal Hindi LP School, Lala the documents of technical bid required to be submitted manually before the expiry of the vide Memo No. ATDC/CS/597/2020/213 dtd. 27.05.2020 and community level. The Deputy Commissioner Community Health Centre, sequence 'Online Bid Preparation & Submission' in the tender schedule. The last date and Extension Notice No. ATDC/CS/597/2020/342 dtd. 08.06.2020, In an order issued to this said to arrest the further spread Lala Bus Terminus, Joymangal time for submission of the Technical Bids manually is the same as the expiry of the Re-Extension Notice No.- ATDC/CS/597/2020/452 dtd. effect on Wednesday, Deputy of the disease, the opening of High School at Krishnapur, AK sequence 'Online Bid Preparation & Submission' in the tender schedule. Bid will be rejected/ 15.06.2020 and 3rd–Extension Notice No. ATDC/CS/597/2020/ Commissioner Megh Nidhi more COVID screening and High Madrassa at Tantoo, Sa- cancelled if Financial Bid submitted off-line/hard copy. 549 dtd. 22.07.2020 is hereby 4th extended upto 2.00 P.M. of Dahal said the administration counselling centres is a must habad GP Office, CM HS 3. All the interested bidders are requested to read the Bid Document carefully before submission of their bid. 10.08.2020 Details of the 4th-Extension may be seen at ATDC has set up a total number of 19 for extensive testing at the School at Katlicherra, Allen portal www.awesomeassam.org/page/tendernotice . 4. For any e-Tendering related queries please mail to [email protected] COVID screening and coun- community level. Charlmars MES at Katlicher- Sd/- Additional Chief Engineer, All other terms and conditions will remain the same. selling centres at different lo- Three centres have come ra Bagan, Monipur Hospital Upper Assam Zone, Sd/- Managing Director, cations because of the rapid up in Hailakandi town vis-a-vis and Gharmura Inspection Water Resources Department Janasanyog/CF/1248/20 Assam Tourism Dev. Corpn. Ltd. spread of the highly contagious at Nazrul Sadan, Vigyan Man- Bungalow. Janasanyog/C/2603/20 Dibrugarh 10 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI LEISURE & L IFESTYLE FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

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Online video usership up 40% in India's smaller towns: Report 12:00 Movie 15:00 Movie 07:45 Pratham Xongbad 18:00 Movie he number of online video users in phenomenon. 07:00 Breakfast Live 14:00 Biyolir Headline 21:00 Movie 12:00 Monster Croc Wrangler 08:00 Live at 8 16:00 Abelir Khabar smaller towns grew 40 per cent last year The growth of online video users in urban 12:30 Snakes In The City 12:00 Untamed Summer 09:00 Good morning Assam 16:30 Superfast Prime Time100 13:30 Monster Fish 14:00 Born In Africa 10:00 Assamese news 17:00 City18 against 25 per cent growth in urban India India is highest among 45 and above years age 11:30 Kotha Barta (R) 15:00 Africa's Deadly Kingdom 18:00 Prime Time18 11:25 Geeta Govinda T 12:00 Mid Day Live 16:00 World Snake Day 19:00 Dintur Shironam over the last one year, a new report said on group, the data showed. 13:00 Assamese Telefilm 14:15 Bharat 19:00 Real Wild Battles 20:00 Porjyobekhyon 14:30 Afternoon Prime HBO 17:30 A Flying Jatt Thursday. Not only the number of people watching 20:00 Animal Fight Club 17:30 Guwahati Bisesh 21:30 Aparadh Nama 23:15 San Andreas 20:30 Koi... Mil Gaya Total online video users count rose to 294 videos has witnessed a surge, but they are 21:00 Africa's Deadliest 18:00 Guwahati Live 22:00 North East Scan 22:00 When Predators Attack 18:30 Breaking @ 6:30 22:30 Noixo Xironam million in December 2019, according to the doing it on a more frequent basis as the 23:00 Dangerous Encounters 19:00 Assamesse Prime Time ICUBE report by Kantar, a data, insights and results showed that 65 per cent of online 14:00 Primal Survivor 23:30 Animal Fight Club 20:00 Discussion Show 12:40 Anaconda 3: Offspring 15:00 Snakes In The City 21:00 Super Prime Time 14:30 Hancook 08:30 Devotional Music consulting company. video watchers consume video online daily. 15:30 Dirty Rotten Survival 22:00 Live at 10 16:30 Riddick 22:30 Noixo Guwahati 08:45 Swachh Bharat Batori 16:30 Brain Games 19:05 Hydra The results suggest that online video The proportion of 45 and above years age 17:00 Science Of Stupid 23:00 Noixo Batori 08.50 Batori 15:00 Vigyan Prasar 21:00 Resident Evil: Extinction 18:00 Weird But True consumption is driving Internet adoption in group people watching online video is higher 15:30 Classical Music 23:05 Boa vs Python 19:00 Snakes In The City 12:00 Life’s Journey 16:00 Abelir Batori smaller towns with a population below five among smaller cities than metros and large 20:00 Monster Fish 13:00 Mysterious Wild 1700 Xopun 16:05 Akholor Juti 21:00 Primal Survivor 13:30 Animal Unleashed lakh. Music and movies are the two most- cities. 1730 Barala Kai 16:30 Chiphung 22:00 Dirty Rotten Survial 14:00 Wild Frank 1830 Xopunor Aasutia Rang 17:00 Nimishote Batori 23:00 To Catch A Smuggler 15:00 Animal Planet Exclusives watched online video content in urban India, The proportion of female online video 2000 Jonaki Kareng 17:02 DD Kisan TV Serial in Hindi 11:15 War 23:30 Legendary Catch the data showed. viewers is higher than males among the less 2030 Xopun 17:30 Krishi Darshan 14:35 Masterpiece 2100 Oi Khapla 18:00 Dharabahik 17:45 Toy Story 4 “The one-line verdict on digital entertain- than 15 years old age group, said the study. 2130 Bah Amarawati Bah 18:30 Batori 19:55 MS Dhoni: The Untold ZEE CINEMA ment for the year is that of uninterrupted With affordable Internet and a wide range of 2200 Borola Kai 18:45 NE News Story 20:30 Koi... Mil Gaya growth. There is good news, for both curated content, the on-demand video has platforms and marketers,” Biswapriya seen significant growth over the last year. 12:00 Forged In Fire 14:30 IPL HLs 12:00 Sports Stars Uncovered 16:00 WWE SmackDown Bhattacharjee, Executive Vice President, While subscription video on demand 12:30 Ancient Aliens 15:00 You Name The Game 12:30 England vs Ireland ODI HLs 18:00 WWE BlockBusters Insights Division, Kantar, said in a statement. (SVOD) content has witnessed a significant 13:30 Pawn Stars 18:30 Vivo IPL HLs 13:00 Champions League 19:00 Whacked Out Sports 14:00 Storage Wars 14:30 IPL HLs 19:00 Cricket Connected 14:00 Sports Stars Uncovered 20:00 WWE SmackDown “The digital medium is way younger than surge over the last one year with users 14:30 Food Tech 15:00 You Name The Game 19:30 IPL HLs 14:30 ENg vs Pak T20I 22:00 WWE BlockBusters 15:30 Killer Instincts 15:00 OMG! Yeh Mera India 18:30 Vivo IPL HLs 20:00 Cricket Connected 15:30 Great Centuries 23:00 Whacked Out Sports its offline counterparts but we already see a growing to the tune of 82 per cent over the 16:00 Mahayudh 20:30 IPL HLs 16:00 Forged In Fire 19:00 Cricket Connected 16:00 Eng vs Pak ODI 23:30 Whacked Out Sports 17:00 Spy In The Wild 19:30 IPL HLs 21:00 Cricket Connected very discerning audience base. The concept of last one year, advertising-based video on 16:30 Counting Cars 17:00 Memorable Masterstrokes 17:30 Animals Unleashed 20:00 Cricket Connected 21:30 IPL HLs 17:00 Storage Wars 17:30 England vs Ireland ODI HLs specialisation is already in place and the demand (AVOD) has also marked 29 per cent 17:30 Shipping Wars 18:00 Weird, True & Freaky 20:30 IPL HLs 22:00 Cricket Connected 18:30 England vs Ireland ODI Live platform allows the content creators to bring growth in users. 18:00 Monster Motor... 19:00 Animal Planet Exclusives 21:30 IPL HLs 22:30 IPL HLs 12:00 FA Cup Classics 19:00 Moon Landing: The... 20:00 Fierce 5 22:00 Cricket Connected 23:00 Football United Special 15:00 Impact Wrestling out their creative best on this platform,” The growth of social media video users has 20:00 OMG! Yeh Mera India 20:30 Animals Unleashed 22:30 IPL HLs 23:30 KBD Super Defenders 17:00 FA Cup Classics 21:00 Forged In Fire 21:00 Jeremy Wade's... 23:00 Football United Special 17:30 The Emirates FA Cup Bhattacharjee said. been slower compared to AVOD or SVOD 21:30 Pawn Stars 22:00 Coyote Peterson: Brav 23:30 Hero ISL HLs 11:00 WWE BlockBusters 18:00 NBA HLs Contrary to the popular myth, online video growth rate. 22:00 Storage Wars 22:30 Brave Wilderness 12:30 WWE SmackDown 19:00 The Emirates FA Cup 22:30 Shipping Wars 23:00 Mysterious Wild 14:30 WWE Main Event 21:00 Football Extraaa Live consumption is no longer a young people (Source: IANS) 23:00 Forged In Fire 23:30 Animal Planet Exclusives 11:00 ICC WC T20 11:00 Monster Knockout 15:30 Australian Open Classic 21:30 The Emirates FA Cup Live Know your DAY LOCKHORNS CROSSWORD - 6960 By JACQUELINE BIGAR HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, July 31, 2020: Observant and expressive, you share your knowledge and bring insight to those around you. While you are idealistic at heart, your realism can bring you down this year. You mustn’t let it, as you succeed brilliantly. If single, you choose to be alone this year, although you are pursued ardently after the summer. If attached, your partner wants more of you. You sometimes put your work first. CAPRICORN understands the most. 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) ##### Your natural self-confidence makes an impression on oth- ers. There is a zest for life, with an impulse to explore and expand. You find yourself at the center of attention today. Seek a promotion and make the most of your visibility. Tonight: Twirling with delight. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ##### Allow your intuition and inspiration free rein. Some unique realizations can be revealed if you are receptive. Your previously cherished beliefs are shifting and transforming. Today promises a profound THE PHANTOM ® By Lee Falk Across 23 Copied (4) (5) spiritual experience. Heed synchronicities and signs. Tonight: Write it all down 1 Flatfishes 25 Nov. follower 11 Priam’s wife in a journal. (5) (3) (6) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) 4 More 28 Japanese 13 Frequently ##### Today financial prospects brighten. Old beliefs about money elevated or poem (5) (3) are changing. Promote your financial plans. Your guidance ability also majestic (7) 29 Forbidding (7) 14 Ripen (6) can enhance earnings. Also, mysteries are resolved. A lost item might be found 8 Imitative (7) 30 Refuge (7) 18 Delicate (7) unexpectedly. Tonight: Reach out to an in-law or a child. 9 Governs (5) 31 Complies with 19 Arabian CANCER (June 21-July 22) 10 Resistance (5) garment (3) #### Fate plays a role in relationship issues today. A karmic con- unit (3) Down 20 Makes nection is likely. Research can change your plans. Today favors any 12 Greek 1 Help (7) sorrowful (7) legal issues you have pending. 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Kiosk, plant, dimity, myopia. dimity, plant, Kiosk, tackling our biggest challenges. Words: to be of a diagnostic nature. – BARACK OBAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 BUSINESS & E CONOMY THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 11 55 ads on COVID Centre not under obligation reported to Govt steps will boost domestic bamboo AYUSH Ministry to pay for shortfall: AG in May: ASCI industries in big way: DoNER Minister GST compensation fund MUMBAI, July 30: The NEW DELHI, July 30: The nue in the first five years of Advertising Standards Coun- SPL CORRESPONDENT of the Forest Act, in order to en- propel bamboo industry with new North Eastern Development Finance Attorney General has opined the GST implementation from cil of India (ASCI) today said it hance livelihood opportunities start-ups and also enhance livelihood Corporation Ltd (NEDFI) to under- that there is no obligation on July 1, 2017. The shortfall is found 52 campaigns violating NEW DELHI, July 30: Hailing the through bamboo. opportunities. take a comprehensive bamboo study the Central government to calculated assuming a 14 per the AYUSH Ministry guide- decisions of the Central government The minister has urged the Cane Dr Singh added that the bamboo in coordination with other stakehold- pay the GST compensation cent annual growth in GST col- lines for making claims relat- to ban import of finished products and and Bamboo Technology Centre sector can be a main pillar of ecologi- ers and identify project profiles at the shortfall to States and the lections by States over the ed to COVID-19 across media raising the import duty by 25 per cent (CBTC) to explore setting up of voca- cal, medicinal, paper and building sec- earliest. GST Council has to decide on base year of 2015-16. platforms in May. on raw bamboo items, Union Minis- tional training and skill tors in India. He was Dr Singh reiterated that the bam- ways to make good any short- The compensation is to be Apart from that, the self- ter of State for Development of development centres Import ban, duty also apprised about a boo sector will be one of the impor- fall, sources said. paid bimonthly by the Centre regulatory body for the adver- North-Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr for bamboo sector for letter written by Un- tant components of India’s post-COV- After the GST Council’s to the States from cess col- tising industry said it received Jitendra Singh said that the measures its full exploitation, hike on finished ion Agriculture Minis- ID economy and a vital pillar of the meeting in March, the Cen- lected. Under the GST struc- three complaints from the will help the domestic bamboo indus- branding, packaging products ter to Ministry of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in the tre had sought views from ture, taxes are levied under general public about other tries including agarbatti-making in a and marketing in India Housing and Urban north-eastern region. Underlining the Attorney General KK 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent slabs. brands. All the 55 advertise- big way. and abroad. Affairs to promote bamboo in a large unexpected potentials of this sector Venugopal – who is the chief On top of the highest tax slab, ments have been flagged to The minister further said that the Chairing a review meeting of the measure in housing projects in the which has been neglected for the last legal officer of the govern- a cess is levied on luxury, sin the AYUSH Ministry for fur- sensitivity with which the Centre Ministry of DoNER today, Dr Singh north-eastern region. 70 years, he said that the present gov- ment – on the legality of mar- and demerit goods, and the ther action, it added. views the importance for the pro- said that CBTC in coordination with Dr Singh said that 10 commercially ernment has the capacity and the will ket borrowing by the Council proceeds from the same are In April, the first full month motion of bamboo is evident from National Bamboo Mission will work important species of bamboo have to unlock its potential to the highest to make good any shortfall in used to compensate States for of the lockdown, the body had the fact that it has amended the cen- in this direction to boost the bam- been identified and the States will take level as 40 per cent of all bamboo re- the compensation fund. any revenue loss. reported 50 campaigns by tury-old Forest Act by taking home- boo economy in the north-eastern up plantation of these new species on sources lay in the north-eastern re- The AG in his view said The Centre had released Ayurveda and homoeopathic grown bamboo out of the purview region. He said the skill centres will a large scale. He also directed the gion in the country. there is no obligation on the over Rs 1.65-lakh crore in drug-makers offering cure for Central government to pay 2019-20 as GST compensa- the novel coronavirus. Reliance posts the GST compensation short- tion. However, the amount of The three campaigns fall, according to the sources. cess collected during the year which were found to be vio- Soft launch of land banks for Rs 13,248-cr The AG also said the GST 2019-20 was Rs 95,444 crore. lating laid-down norms fol- Council has to decide on mak- The compensation payout lowing public complaints were net profit in Q1 ing good the shortfall in the amount was Rs 69,275 crore those of Kuka cough syrup, industry soon, says Goyal NEW DELHI, July 30: Reli- compensation fund by provid- in 2018-19 and Rs 41,146 crore Alchem Phytoceuticals and ance Industries Ltd (RIL) today ing the sufficient amount to be in 2017-18. Sources said the Prashanthi Ayurvedic Centre, NEW DELHI, July 30: availability of land are unfound- the industry to sensitise their ers from CII, FICCI and Ass- reported record net profit of Rs credited to it. Constitution provides for it said in a statement. Commerce and Industry ed. There is enough and members about the serious ocham have to play the role of 13,248 crore in June quarter af- The payment of GST com- GST compensation to States The 52 campaigns flagged Minister Piyush Goyal today more land available all over consequences of misusing the whistle-blower very often. ter one-time gain from stake sale pensation to States became an for loss of revenue on account by ASCI’s own monitoring said he will soon do a soft the country for different in- law and how that could be det- “Very often people talk about as well as bumper telecom rev- issue after revenues from im- of GST implementation. included dubious claims by launch of land banks that are dustries,” the minister said at rimental to the industry. the GST system being complex. enues-cushioned COVID-19-hit position of cess started dwin- “However, there is no ob- Ayurveda and homoeopathy available with some of the a CII webinar on ease of do- “Whenever you talk of self- I will share with you why the earnings from refining, petch- dling since August 2019 and the ligation under the Constitu- practitioners regarding the States for industry, and near- ing business. The ministry is certification, my greatest con- GST system became complex. em and retail segments. Centre had to dive in to the tion or GST laws to make COVID-19 infection. ly 5,00,000 hectares of area also working to create indus- cern is that we ourselves do “You have 37 states and The net profit in April-June excess cess amount collected good the loss on account of Overall, ASCI’s Customer have been identified. try-specific clusters in differ- not police the system very UTs, and officials share the was 30.6 per cent higher than during 2017-18 and 2018-19. natural disaster, COVID or Complaints Council (CCC) eval- He also said that the minis- ent parts of the country. well. By ourselves, I do not worst practices with each oth- it was in the same period a Under the goods and serv- economic slowdown, etc., be- uated 228 advertisements try is trying to create a land On labour laws, he said 16- er, their worst experiences year back, and bettered the ices tax (GST) law, States cause they are not related to which people complained bank portal through which a 17 States and UTs have sent Nearly 5,00,000 and how ingeniously some company’s previous best of were guaranteed to be com- implementation of GST,” a about. Complaints against 221 person sitting anywhere in their proposals to the Centre, hectares of area people have used or misused Rs 11,640-crore earning in pensated for any loss of reve- source said. – PTI of those were upheld, it said, the world can look at land and the Labour Ministry is available with States the law in their area, how they October-December 2019, the adding, a bulk 162 were from plots, which are available in examining those recommen- tried to plug it and when all company said in a statement. the healthcare sector and 47 all over the country, by using dations and “try to common- mean the government... You those misuses of the law came The oil-to-telecom conglom- from the education segment. Google Earth map. alise their ideas, so that States will also have to help in sensi- on the table, an effort was erate said it had a one-time gain Cricketer MS Dhoni, “Very soon, I will do a soft can offer a very-easy-to-im- tising the people to the seri- made to stop that kind of a of Rs 4,966 crore from sale of meanwhile, has faced ASCI launch of the land banks that plement labour law ecosys- ous consequences of misusing misuse and the law tended to 49 per cent stake in fuel retail- flak for a Matrimony.com cam- are available with some of the tem, keeping the interest of the law and how that is detri- become complex,” Goyal said. ing venture to BP plc. paign whose claims could not States. So far six States have the labour fully, yet ensuring mental to the industry at large The government would like This together with 183 per be adequately substantiated, shared their data... We have that industry does not have because every time some- to promote self-certification, cent jump in Reliance Jio’s stan- the body said. been able to identify nearly difficulty in implementing the body breaks the law, it gives randomised and occasional in- dalone net profit to Rs 2,520 Telecom major Vodafone 5,00,000 hectares of land which labour laws. So, we are work- an opportunity for officials to spections of if there is any crore covered up drop in earn- Idea also faced some heat for are available for industry. ing for labour law regulation”. (create) one more process. strong evidence that a law has ings from mainstay segments. its ‘REDX’ campaign. – PTI “So, any worries around Further, the ministry urged He said that industry lead- been broken, he noted. – PTI EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) declined by 11.8 per cent to Rs 21,585 REC arm cancels contract crore “due to lower contri- bution from oil-to-chemical (O2C) business, which was to Chinese firm impacted by significant de- NEW DELHI, July 30: State-owned REC India shares borders, to check for possible mand destruction and margin Power Distribution Corp Ltd (RECPDCL) cyber-attacks through malware/trojans, the pressure across transporta- today said it removed a Chinese firm from the company reviewed all new/ongoing contracts. tion fuels and polyester chain”. smart meter project in Jammu & Kashmir “After this order was issued, all new/ongo- Also, lower realisation in soon after the government order on sourcing ing contracts are being reviewed and as part the export market also impact- of equipment from ‘prior reference’ nations. of that review one of the sub-contractors of ed profitability. “Closure of RECPDCL, an arm of Rural Electrification the (J&K) project, which though a company stores and restrictions on op- Corp (REC), had in September 2019 awarded registered in India and having manufacturing erations across the country due a project for installation of 1.155 lakh smart facilities in India, was found to be a subsidiary to COVID-19 contributed to a meters in Jammu & Kashmir to Techno Elec- of a Chinese company. decrease in EBITDA of retail tric & Engineering Co Ltd. “The said sub-contractor was directed to business. This was partially In a statement, RECPDCL said the project be removed from the project since the con- offset by an increase in EBIT- was awarded to an Indian company, Techno tinuation of the sub-contractor would have led DA of digital services business Electric & Engineering Co Ltd. The company to the requirements of taking prior permis- due to improved margins and engaged sub-contractors for different compo- sion and testing of every equipment supplied continued subscriber momen- nents of the project. thus leading to unacceptable delays in execu- tum,” it said. – PTI After the Power Ministry issued an order tion,” it said. mandating prior permission of the govern- The principal contractor has informed RECP- No. DME/MedicalGas/164/2020/10370 ment for any import of equipment from ‘prior DCL that they have removed that sub-con- ICICI Lombard in talks to E-Tender reference’ countries or nations with which tractor, the statement said. – PTI INVITATION FOR E-BID (IFB) acquire Bharti AXA General NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING NEW DELHI, July 30: ICICI Lombard General Insurance e-Tenders are invited online through e-procurement system i.e. through website www.assamtenders.gov.in has initiated talks to acquire Bharti Enterprises-backed Bharti SIDBI, TransUnion CIBIL join hands from the intending Manufacturer/ Accredited Dealers for supply of various Medical Gas and empty cylinder for AXA General Insurance in an all-stock transaction, according Diphu Medical College & Hospital, Diphu and Lakhimpur Medical College & Hospital Lakhimpur, under the Health to sources. Bharti Enterprises currently owns 51 per cent & F.W. Department, Govt. of Assam. Knowledge platform for MSMEs stake in Bharti AXA General Insurance, while French insurer The e- Tender is Two-Bid System, to be submitted with affixed Court Fee Stamp Rs. 8.25 (Rupees eight point MUMBAI, July 30: The their credit obligations, a re- start and grow their business- AXA has 49 per cent. two five paisa) only (for local bidders) or IPO of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) only (in case of bidders from outside of Small Industries Develop- lease said. es, to manage credit lines to According to the sources, the valuation of Bharti AXA has the State of Assam) in favour of "Director of Medical Education, Assam, Sixmile, Khanapara,Guwahati-781022. ment Bank of India in asso- SIDBI (Small Industries sustain and build structural been pegged at around Rs 2,800 crore. ciation with TransUnion CI- Development Bank of India) strength of the business as E-mail sent to Bharti AXA General Insurance, Bharti Enter- Important dates of the e- Tender BIL has launched a compre- is happy to partner with Tran- well as ensuring timely clo- prises and ICICI Lombard did not elicit an immediate response. Sl. Scheduled Start Date Start Time End Date End Time hensive financial education sUnion CIBIL in empowering sures and renewals of credit Bharti Enterprises has been trying for a long time to exit its No. and knowledge platform for MSMEs by making them fi- facilities, the release said. financial services business. In 2016, Bharti Enterprises’ talks 1. e- Tender Publishing 31-07 -2020 11.00 AM - - micro, small and medium nancially aware and loan- It will have a consolidated with Reliance Industries to sell its 74 per cent stake in Bharti enterprises. ready so that timely and af- list of all the schemes launched AXA Life Insurance and Bharti AXA General Insurance could 2. e- Tender Download 31-07 -2020 12.00 Noon 24-08-2020 12.00 Noon The one-stop knowledge fordable financial support is by the Centre and State gov- not reach the logical conclusion. 3. Pre-Bid Meeting 10-08-2020 12.00 Noon Venue - Room No. 4C, 2nd Floor, portal – MSMESaksham will realised, SIDBI’s Chairman ernments for MSMEs. It will The proposed merger would require various regulatory Directorate of Medical Education, guide MSMEs (micro, small and Managing Director Mo- be a knowledge hub with in- approvals, including from Insurance Regulatory and Develop- Assam, Sixmile, Guwahati- 32 and medium enterprises) hammad Mustafa said. formative articles, business ment Authority of India (IRDAI). For the fiscal year ended 4. Bid Submission 10-08-2020 03.00 PM 24-08-2020 02.00 PM seeking seamless and quick The portal aims to guide insights to help entrepreneurs March 2020, Bharti AXA General Insurance reported a 38 per 5. Bid Opening 24-08-2020 03.00 PM access to finance and will also MSMEs across their credit li- and business owners start or cent increase in its gross premium collection to Rs 3,157 crore support them in managing fecycle, from availing credit to grow businesses. – PTI as against Rs 2,285 crore in 2018-19.– PTI 1. Brief Schedule Sl. Description Bid Delivery/ Tender fees/ Eligibility No. (Name of the Items) Security Installation Cost of bid Equity AUM rises 21% to Rs 7-lakh cr on (E.M.D.) schedule/ document Completion in Rs. period market rebound, SIP inflow: Report 1. 1. Medical Oxygen Gas in type "A" Cylinder Rs. 1.00 7 days Rs. 5000/- Manufacturer/ 2. Medical Oxygen Gas in type "B" Cylinder Lakhs accredited NEW DELHI, July 30: The asset attracted Rs 6,213 crore in April, Rs funds rose 21.2 per cent to Rs 7.01- The overall industry’s assets under 3. Medical Oxygen Gas in type "D" Cylinder. Dealer base of equity mutual funds surged 21 5,256 crore in May and Rs 240.55 lakh crore by June-end from Rs 5.78- management (AUM) rose 14.5 per 4. Nitrous Oxide Gas in type "A" Cylinder per cent to over Rs 7-lakh crore dur- crore in June, which was the lowest lakh crore at the end of March. cent to Rs 25.49-lakh crore in the quar- 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas in type "D" Cylinder ing the June 2020 quarter, primarily investment level in four years. According to Morningstar, equity ter ended June from Rs 22.26-lakh 6. Co2 gas in type "B" Cylinder on account of rebound in markets and “Tepid investor sentiment along AUM rose as a result of rebound in crore at the end of March quarter. 7. Co2 gas in type "D" Cylinder. backed by strong SIP inflows, a Morn- with profit booking has led to a de- markets, backed by strong monthly The 45-player mutual fund industry ingstar India report said today. cline in net inflows since April,” the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) witnessed over Rs 1.24-lakh-crore in- The detailed information of Bidding documents are available online through e-procurement system i.e. through However, inflows during the quar- report noted. flows, which averaged Rs 8,139 crore flow across the schemes in the June website www.assamtenders.gov.in only. The bidders would be required to register in the website for ter declined sharply to Rs 11,710 It further said a few top-perform- in the second quarter of the calendar quarter. Of the total inflow, banking and submission of the bids. The bidders are required to have Digital Signature (DSC) from any of the Certifying crore compared to Rs 30,703 crore in ing funds continue to draw bulk of the year 2020. PSU funds witnessed an inflow of Rs Authorities. Aspiring bidders who have not obtained the user ID and password for participating in e- procurement the January-March 2020 period, pri- inflows, particularly funds in the large- Investors prefer SIP as it helps 20,912 crore, while the same for cor- may obtain the same by registering in the www.assamtenders.gov.in . The requirements to register with the marily due to increased redemptions cap focused and multi-cap categories, them in rupee cost averaging and also porate bond funds was Rs 18,738 crore e-procurement portal are available on the website indicated above. The tender fees is non refundable and in June as investors booked profits. while under-performing funds wit- in investing in a disciplined manner as the flight to safer assets continued. payable in favour of the "Director of Medical Education, Assam, Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, at SBI- Of Rs 11,710-crore investment in nessed outflows. without worrying about market vola- In addition, investors put in Rs Dispur (Guwahati) Branch. the June 2020 quarter, the schemes The asset base of equity mutual tility and timing of the market. 20,930 crore in arbitrage funds. – PTI Janasanyog/C/2611/20 Sd/- Director of Medical Education, Assam 12 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI SPORTS FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Rohit is an exceptional batter, IPL the biggest cricket tourney Top-ranked Barty I’m a huge fan: Ferguson pulls out of US Open NEW DELHI, July 30: New Zealand speedster Lockie Fer- in the world: Akram BRISBANE, July 30: No 1- guson has said it is challenging to bowl to Rohit Sharma as the ranked Ash Barty has pulled Indian batting ace picks up the length very quickly. LAHORE, July 30: Former et and according to him, that players...Indian currency... added. out of the US Open because In an interview with Sport- Pakistan captain Wasim is how India has been able to double in our currency. So The 13th edition of the she doesn’t want to risk trav- skeeda, Ferguson was asked to Akram recently highlighted unearth good, confident play- when profit is made on that league, which was postponed elling during the coronavirus name the batsmen he finds dif- the differences between the ers in recent times. kind of money BCCI in- due to coronavirus pandem- pandemic. ficult to bowl at. “Good ques- Indian Premier League (IPL) “There is difference now vests it back into first-class ic in March, will now take The 24-year-old Austral- tion, there’s quite a few. Ro- and Pakistan Super League (between IPL and PSL). In cricket. place in the UAE later this ian is the highest-profile play- hit, I’ve found him very chal- (PSL) and stated the money the last five-six years there “Most players in the IPL year. er so far to opt out of the lenging,” Ferguson said. involved in India’s premier has been a big difference. have their personal coaches, IPL chairman Brijesh Pa- August 31-September 13 “With him, if you don’t get domestic T20 tournament is They have put in a lot of mon- like Praveen Amre. They tel had last week confirmed Grand Slam tournament in him out quickly, he tends to go what makes it the best in the ey. IPL is the biggest cricket have hired such kind of to IANS that this year’s New York because of the big. He picks up the length world. tournament in the world,” former cricketers who have league will be played global health crisis. Rohit very quickly and where my Akram also lauded the Akram told Tanveer Ahmed gone on to become good around the September 19 “My team and I have decid- strengths lie, batters play the Board of Control of Cricket on latter’s YouTube channel coaches. You look at their to November 8 window and ed that we won’t be travelling she won last year for her wrong shot. He’s a world-class batter,” Ferguson added. in India (BCCI) for reinvest- Tanveer Says. batsmen, they play with such the same has been commu- to the ... Western & Southern breakthrough singles major. The Kiwi gun-quick also added Australia stars Steve Smith ing the money generated “A team’s budget only is high confidence. The system nicated to the franchises. – Open and the US Open this The clay-court Grand Slam and David Warner alongside India captain Virat Kohli to the list. from IPL into first-class crick- around 60-80 Cr to buy is completely different,” he IANS “Steve Smith, David Warner, Virat Kohli – these guys are year,” Barty said in a statement event was postponed earlier world-class for a reason. They’re always tough to bowl at but e-mailed to The Associated in the year and rescheduled to it feels good when you knock off the top order and have a Press on Thursday. start September 27, after the chance to get to bowl to the middle order or the lower or- “I love both events so this US Open. der,” Ferguson said. – IANS was a difficult decision, but Australia’s closed interna- there are still significant risks tional borders would make it involved due to COVID-19 and difficult for Barty to travel dur- Hardik and Natasa blessed I don’t feel comfortable putting ing the pandemic. Technically, my team and I in that position. Barty would have to receive with a baby boy “I wish the USTA all the permission from the govern- NEW DELHI, July 30: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and best for the tournaments and I ment to travel abroad, and Natasa Stankovic have been blessed with a baby boy, the 26- look forward to being back in flight options are limited. Upon year-old announced via his social media handle. the US next year.” returning to Australia, travel- His Twitter post read: “We are blessed with our baby boy.” Barty is yet to decide if she’ll ers face a mandatory two It was posted with the picture of the baby’s hand. The deliv- defend the French Open title weeks in quarantine. – AP ery happened in Vadodara. The duo had earlier announced in May that they were expect- ing a third member in their family. Fast forward a couple of US women’s months and they shared the good news with their fans and fol- lowers on social media, with the photo of their newly-born child. Hardik’s Instagram post in May had read: “Natasa and I had soccer told to wait a great journey together and it is just about to get better. LOS ANGELES, July 30: for proceeding,” players’ Together we are excited to welcome a new life into our lives If American women’s soccer spokeswoman Molly Levin- very soon. We’re thrilled for this new phase of our life and players want a jury trial on son said in a statement. seek your blessings and wishes.” – IANS their claim of discriminatory Players sued in March Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (centre) inspects the track with team members ahead of the British Formula working conditions, they 2019 under the Equal Pay Act One Grand Prix at Silverstone circuit, Silverstone, England, on Thursday. – AP/PTI must wait until next year. and Title VII of the Civil Amir clears COVID tests, joins US District Judge R Gary Rights Act of 1964, and they Klausner told the players and sought more than $66 mil- Pakistan squad in England the US Soccer Federation on lion in damages. DERBY, July 30: Left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has Sports Awards likely to be delayed Wednesday that jurors were Klausner ruled May 1 that not available during the nov- the women could not prove joined the Pakistan squad here after clearing two consecutive NEW DELHI, July 30: The hockey legend Major Dhyan ceremony has been organised the sports ministry is yet to el coronavirus pandemic. He discrimination over pay and COVID-19 tests following his arrival in the United Kingdom. National Sports Awards cer- Chand. But this year, it might with delays, so in case it can- form a committee to select informed the sides if they granted in part the USSF’s The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday confirmed that Amir emony this year is likely to be delayed due to the pan- not be held on August 29, we the eventual winners with wanted to stick with their motion for a partial summa- has integrated with rest of the squad after serving his mandatory be delayed by a month or two demic, although a final deci- can hold it one or two months just a month left for the cer- Sept. 15 trial date, they ry judgment. He said the un- quarantine period, during which due to the COVID-19 pan- sion is still awaited. later. The well-being and safe- emony if it is held on time. would have to agree by Aug. ion for the women’s national he tested negative twice. demic but a final decision will “We haven’t heard any- ty of all should be the priority It has been learnt that the 6 to a bench trial in which he team rejected an offer to be “Amir left for England from be taken only after receiving thing from the Rashtrapati right now,” he added. ministry is yet to start would decide the verdict. paid under the same pay-to- Lahore on 24 July and, as per guidance from the Rashtrap- Bhavan yet. We are waiting The pandemic had last screening of the applications If they want a jury trial, he play structure as the men’s the UK government’s guide- ati Bhavan, a Sports Minis- for a communication with month forced the sports and a delay is inevitable. would postpone the start un- national team’s collective lines, was in isolation for a peri- try official has said. regard to the Sports awards. ministry to extend the dead- “The sports awards this til January 26. bargaining agreement and the od of five days during which he The National Sports So, at this point of time, it is line for submission of online year will definitely be de- “The players are confident women accepted guaranteed was tested twice,” the PCB said Awards include the Rajiv very difficult to say what will applications for the awards. layed because screening of that they will prevail at trial salaries and greater benefits in a statement on its website. Gandhi Khel Ratna, the Ar- happen,” the ministry official It also allowed athletes to applications is a tedious task and are considering the op- along with a different bonus Amir, who quit playing Test juna, Dronacharya and Dhy- told PTI. self-nominate in view of the which is yet to begin,” a min- tions presented by the court structure. – AP Amir cricket, will feature in the three- anchand honours, conferred “Currently, public gathering “difficulties” being faced by istry source told PTI. match T20 series against England every year by the President is prohibited across the coun- them to find recommenders “But the awards will defi- to be played in a bio-secure environment at the Old Trafford, of India at the Rashtrapati try due to COVID-19 so no amid the lockdown. nitely be given away. There Manchester starting August 28. Bhavan on August 29. functions are being organised The self nomination has is no question of denying de- Anand concludes Pakistan’s tour of England starts with three Test matches The ceremony coincides at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. resulted in a huge number of serving athletes and coaches starting August 5 at Manchester. with the birth anniversary of “In the past also, the awards applicants for the awards but their due recognition.” – PTI Besides, the PCB also informed that fast bowler Harris dismal campaign Rauf, who had earlier tested positive, is now clear of the virus CHENNAI, July 30: Indian After all the four games and is expected to join the rest of the Pakistan squad in Eng- chess ace Viswanathan ended in draws, the Anand- land soon. – PTI Immobile scores as Lazio beat Anand’s signed off second Ivanchuk contest went into from bottom after his disap- the Armageddon (a tie- Broad just delivering goods pointing campaign at the Leg- breaker), which also ended Brescia 2-0 in race for 2nd spot ends of Chess online tourna- in a stalemate. The Ukraini- ment ended with a loss to long- an emerged victorious as he time after time, says Cook MILAN, July 30: Lazio kept of hope of avoiding relegation time rival Vasyl Ivanchuk in played black in the decider LONDON, July 30: Former England captain Alastair Cook alive its hopes of finishing sec- as it won 2-1 at Udinese while the ninth and final round. late on Wednesday. feels Stuart Broad had proved his critics wrong and continued ond in the Italian league with Genoa was routed 5-0 at Sas- It was Anand’s eighth loss Anand started the match to deliver in crunch situations for the country in red-ball cricket. a 2-0 win against already-rel- suolo. in the USD 150,000 tourna- with a 57-move draw and the Veteran pacer Broad finished the third Test between Eng- egated Brescia in its penulti- Lecce remained in the bot- ment. The 50-year-old ended tie progressed in a similar land and West Indies with a match haul of 10 for 67 during mate match of the season. tom three but is just one point in ninth position behind GM vein with the players opting which he touched the milestone of 500 Test wickets. Ciro Immobile also boost- below 17th-place Genoa. Peter Leko who finished last. for quiet draws. – PTI Broad is just the seventh bowler – and second Englishman ed his chances of clinching the Genoa hosts Hellas Vero- after James Anderson – to go past 500 Test wickets. top scorer award as he net- na on the final day while Lec- “We’ve always been lucky to have Stuart and Jimmy (James ted his 35th goal of the season ce welcomes Parma. Anderson), but Stuart the last couple of years has just shown on Wednesday, moving four Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his character,” Cook told Sky Sports News. clear of Juventus forward Cris- twice to help AC Milan win “People have been writing him off actually. You think a cou- tiano Ronaldo. 4-1 at Sampdoria. ple of years ago, ‘when’s he finishing, when’s he finishing?’ Immobile is also just one off It was the second time in Ciro Immobile (left) of Lazio celebrates after scoring a goal And he’s gone away from the spotlight, changes his run up, equaling the all-time record of three matches that the 38-year- worked on his game and as a 34-year-old you can’t ask for any against Brescia during a Serie A soccer match at Rome’s 36 goals in a Serie A season, Olympic Stadium, Italy. old Ibrahimovic has got a brace. more than that”. – IANS set by Gonzalo Higuain when Juventus, which won a he was at Napoli in 2015-16. through Joaquin Correa. lan. Atalanta plays Inter in the record-extending ninth straight Immobile’s late goal sealed Lazio moved level on final round of the season, Serie A title on Sunday, fielded SU DO KU the win for Lazio, which had points with Atalanta, one be- when Lazio visits Napoli. a much-changed team and lost taken the lead in the first half low second-place Inter Mi- Lecce was given a glimmer 2-0 at Cagliari. – AP Kaneria mocks PCB after Akmal’s ban halved NEW DELHI, July 30: “Why don’t they show the sympathy for him, where is Former Pakistan spinner same compassion in my case? the same sympathy for me? Danish Kaneria, who has They say I talk about my re- Did he bribe someone to get been trying get his life ban ligion (he is a Hindu) but what this done?” asked Kaneria, for spot-fixing lifted, on do I say when the discrimi- who was banned by the ECB Thursday said PCB’s deci- nation is crystal clear. I am in 2012. sion to reduce Umar Akmal’s just going by simple logic,” “They say I play the reli- suspension for failing to re- he said from Karachi. gion card. You tell me which port corrupt approaches Independent adjudicator Hindu player has played for Solution of last problem smacks of double standards. Faqir Mohammad Khokhar Pakistan after me. No one. All Originating from Japan, The likes of Mohammad stated in his order on Tues- these years they did not find ‘su do ku’ is a mind game Amir, Mohammad Asif and day that the case against Ak- one Hindu who was good and a puzzle that can be Kaneria solved with proper Salman Butt, who too were mal was proved to the hilt enough. I find that hard to reasoning and logic. Fill found guilty of spot-fixing like was proved guilty but still his but he reduced the sentence believe,” said the 39-year- the grid with digits in such Kaneria, have been allowed ban has been halved. They from three years to 18 old, who is only the second a manner that every row, back into the PCB fold. In fact, showed compassion in his months out of compassion. Hindu to play for Pakistan. every column and every 3 x 3 box accommodates Amir is a regular member of case. Amir, Asif, Salman too “Umar has been involved Kaneria took 261 wickets the digits 1 to 9 without the national team. were allowed to come back, in controversy for the major in 61 Tests, the most by a repeating any. “You call it zero tolerance why leave me out?” he asked part of his career due to dis- spinner in Pakistan’s cricket policy for corruption. Umar while talking to PTI. ciplinary issues. If there is history. – PTI

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