SIkKIM HERALD Vol. 64 No. 37 visit us at www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in Gangtok (Friday) July 24, 2020 Regd. No.WB/SKM/01/2020-2022 Health infrastructure and manpower is adequately Governor condole passing away equipped to tackle the situation of Governor of Madhya Pradesh -DG -cum-Secretary Health Gangtok: Governor Mr. Ganga demise is a great loss to the Prasad has expressed his grief over Nation." the demise of the Governor of Governor Mr.Ganga Madhya Pradesh, Mr.Lalji Tandon. Prasad recalled his last meeting Mr. Lalji Tandon, 85, died at a with late Mr. Lalji Tandon at Lucknow hospital on Tuesday Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi morning where he was admitted during Governors' Conference in since last month. November 2019. The Governor Mr. Ganga The Governor prayed to Prasad in his condolence message the almighty for peace of the said, "I had deep affection for Shri departed soul and expressed his Lalji Tandon and was one of his condolence to late Lalji Tandon's close associates. Late Shri Tandon family. "May his soul rest in peace will always be remembered for his and may God give strength to his contribution towards the Nation's family," said Governor Mr. Ganga progress. His entire life was Prasad. devoted to public service and his Gangtok, July 18 : A joint press employee of Agriculture venue. Greetings conference of Secretary Department who was reported Dr. Bhutia also shared Chief Minister Mr. Prem Singh Tamang has extended his warm Coordination, Secretary COVID-19 positive today. He said details about the latest case greetings to the people of Sikkim on the auspicious occasion of Transport, DG-cum-Secretary that the contact tracing was reported from Working Womens' Health, Secretary IPR and ADGP immediately started and testing of Hostel and all the primary and Drukpa Tshe-zi. Law and Order was held at the the primary and secondary secondary contacts. He called for Drukpa Tse-shi is a festival celebrated by the Buddhists on Conference hall of Tashiling contacts are in progress. continued support and the 4th day of the 6th month of the Buddhist lunar calendar. The day Secretariat,today. The Secretary appealed cooperation from all quarters. commemorates the first sermon of Lord Buddha at Sarnath. On this At the outset, Secretary to the people not to panic as the ADGP, Law and Order, IPR Department, Ms. Namrata situation is under control. He Mr. Akshay Sachdeva briefed day, he gave his first teaching on four noble truths to his first five Thapa apprised the members of urged the people to go by the about the Notification issued by disciples, thus, turning the wheel of dharma. the media that the objective of informed decision of the State the State Government today. He In his message, the Chief Minister considers it as an organizing the press conference Government. said that the Notification issued by opportunity to enlighten our lives and reaffirm values which are in was to disseminate the detailed DG-cum-Secretary, the Home Department on July 14 information about the steps taken Health, Dr. Pempa T. Bhutia was successful in bringing about consonance with the teachings of Lord Buddha by following a middle by the State Government to tackle asserted that the Health certain discipline and control over path as a guiding light in shaping our destiny. He hopes that amidst the prevailing situation, as well as infrastructure and manpower is the situation and the containment the pandemic, we draw strength and courage inspired by these the latest decisions taken. adequately equipped to tackle the of COVID-19. He added that the teachings, ennobling us and bringing equanimity in our lives. Secretary Coordination, situation. However, to ensure that Notification issued today has Mr. Rinzing Chewang Bhutia the facilities and manpower are emphasized on certain relaxations, highlighted the latest order/ used judiciously, the Government especially with regard to easing out Department of Cooperation located at notification of the Home has decided to shift all movement of people and vehicles. Department which was issued asymptomatic cases, especially the He informed that the Krishi Bhawan compound to remain today after some key decisions patients from SSB, to the already following major decisions have were taken in the high level meeting existing quarantine facility centre, been taken today and is reflected closed till July 25 chaired by the Chief Minister Mr. if the need arises. He added that in the Notification: Gangtok, July 18: In compliance with due information to the Head Prem Singh Tamang earlier today. the Doctors and health workers 1. Rongli and Pakyong to Office Order No. 1896/DC/E/ of the Department. The officers The Secretary also from the Government will provide Subdivisions will continue to be 2020 dated 18.07.2020 issued from and staff members, therefore, shall briefed about the visit of a high care and treatment to these under complete lockdown and the office of the District Collector remain available over phone to level team of officials to Rhenock asymptomatic persons. existing arrangements will meet up exigencies. Further, and Rongli on July 17 to assess The DG-cum-Secretary continue till further orders. cum Chairman DDMA, East the situation on ground. stated that Rapid Antigen testing 2. Intra-district movement Sikkim, it is hereby informed to all anyone having any signs of The Secretary informed of all the primary and secondary of vehicles will be allowed within concerned officers and staff of the uneasiness or are secondary about some important decisions contacts from Rongli and Rhenock South, West and North Districts Department of Cooperation, contacts of the COVID-19 positive taken on the spot as immediate are being done on priority. He for Government, private, taxi Presidents and Board of Directors, person shall immediately report to measures to contain the situation. appealed to the people to patiently vehicles and two-wheelers on odd- and Members of Cooperative the Deputy Secretary, Cooperation Mr. Bhutia also wait for their turn to be tested and Contd. on page 2 Societies that the Department Department, who shall further confirmed about the case of an avoid overcrowding at the testing office located at Krishi Bhawan coordinate with Joint Secretary, 108 COVID-19 cases reported in State on July 22 compound, Tadong, shall remain Agriculture Department for further closed till 25th July, 2020, or till action. Gangtok, July 22: As per latest According to DG cum (37 new + 9 old) have been shifted further orders. Office shall be reopened health bulletin issued by DG- cum- Secretary Health, the break up to the Isolation facility at SICUN, However, important work duly sanitized and with intimation Secretary Health Department, Dr testing is as follows:19 from Assam Lingzey.s shall be looked after from home to the District Administration. Pempa T. Bhutia, 108 persons have Rangpo, 33 from Chanatar, 46 from With 108 new cases, the been tested positive in the last 24 Mamring, 1 from Rongli, 3 from total active cases in the State hrs in the State. Singtam, 5 from Lingdum (ITBP stands at 326. Total persons cured Pearls of Wisdom Out of 108 persons, 61 personnel), 1 from Timburbong and discharged is 112. have been reported from East West Sikkim. The cumulative total now stands District. While, 46 new persons The 52 positive persons at 438. “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as have been reported from South from Rangpo area (Rangpo and This is the highest single though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though district and remaining 1 person Chanatar) have been shifted to day spike reported in the State so everything is a miracle.” reported from Timburbong, West Himalayan Pharmacy Boys Hostel, far. -Albert Einstein District. while the 46 cases from Mamring SIKKIM HERALD Gangtok (Friday) July 24, 2020 2 Health and Police officials visit Government of Sikkim Chanatar in Rangpo Home Department Gangtok Gangtok, July 20 : A team test the entire population will be No: 21/Home/2020 Dated: 20.01.2020 comprising of Health and Police taken up in a systematic manner Departments visited Chanatar to and planned phase after proper Order impart IEC to the people living in details are obtained. The guideline for management of COVID-19situation in the State have been reviewed in the light of the containment zone,today. DHEO Mr. Passang recent surge in the number of positive cases. In order to deal with the situation, the undersigned in his Dr. Deeki W. Phempu and Sherpa reiterated on safe practices capacity as the Chairperson, State Executive Committee and in exercise of the powers conferred under her team gave advice on how not during COVID19. Section 22(2) (h) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, hereby orders the following: to panic in such crisis situation Police personnel 1. There shall be a complete lockdown w.e.f. 21st July, 2020 (6 AM) to 27th July, 2020 (6 AM) in the and shared Crisis helpline numbers instructed people to follow entire State. and allayed anxiety regarding containment rules and urged the 2. Consequently. all government offices. shops, commercial establishments, institutions, markets testing for COVID-19. The need to public to follow law and order. and factories shall remain closed. except where a specific exemption is granted. 3. All activities. congregations and movement of people and goods and passenger vehicles shall Reporters sent for home quarantine be prohibited/restricted except for the following exceptions:- i.Movement of people and vehicles Including passenger vehicles required for supply of essential Gangtok, July 22: Mr. K.B. Rai of of protocol, therefore, East goods (e.g. food items, vegetables. milk. petroleum products, medical supplies, LPG, etc.