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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presenting Bishnu Rabha Award 2020 to artist Kandarpa Nath Sarma at the Bishnu RabhaDivas programme in Dibrugarh on Saturday. – UB Photos
Flood sceneGUWAHATI, June 20:
Following incessant rain,flood water inundated newareas of Assam in the past24 hours affecting 13,197people and submerging1,733 hectares of croplandin Dhemaji, Lakhimpur,Nalbari, Barpeta and Jorhatdistricts. – Staff Reporter
Petrol priceNEW DELHI, June 20:
Diesel price today hit arecord high after rateswere hiked by 61 paiseper litre while petrol pricewas up by 51 paise, takingthe cumulative increase inrates in two weeks to Rs8.28 and Rs 7.62respectively. – PTI
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JOCOSERIOUS
Rabha Divasobserved inDibrugarh
Kandarpa Sarma,Jharna Saikiareceive award
STAFF CORRESPONDENT
DIBRUGARH, June 20:
The Directorate of Cultural
Affairs in collaboration with the
Dibrugarh district administra-
tion organised the central Bish-
nu Rabha Divas programme at
the auditorium of Sri Sri Au-
niati Sakha Satra here today
where Chief Minister Sarba-
nanda Sonowal was present.
The new auditorium of the
Satra, built at an estimated
cost of Rs 1.55 crore, was in-
augurated by the Chief Min-
ister yesterday.
The Chief Minister also
presented the Bishnu Rabha
Award 2020 to veteran artist
Kandarpa Nath Sarma and
dance exponent Jharna Sai-
kia in the function. The award
comprised a citation, sarai,
angabastra and Rs 2 lakh.
Recalling the immense
contributions of Bishnu Pras-
ad Rabha, the Chief Minister
announced that the State
government would preserve
the Samadhi Kshetra of cul-
tural icon and set up a muse-
um at Tezpur.
SEE PAGE 7
R DUTTA CHOUDHURY
GUWAHATI, June 20: The Assam gov-
ernment is yet to finalise the date for set-
ting up of 200 new foreigners tribunals (FTs)
even as for these members have been ap-
pointed and building premises taken on rent.
However, appointment of other staff for the
tribunals is yet to be made.
Highly placed official
sources told The Assam
Tribune that the govern-
ment is ready to set up the
new tribunals as soon as the
office of the State Coordi-
nator of the National Regis-
ter of Citizens (NRC) starts
issuing rejection slips to
those whose applications for inclusion of
names in the NRC were rejected.
Sources pointed out that the government
decided to set up 1,000 new tribunals to deal
with the cases of those whose applications
for inclusion of names in the NRC were re-
jected and it was decided that in the first
phase, 200 FTs would be set up. According-
ly FT members were appointed and rented
houses were taken. The selection process
of other FT staff is also complete, but they
are yet to be appointed.
Sources said as per rules, the persons,
whose applications for inclusion of names in
the NRC were rejected, can file petition be-
Date yet to be finalised for settingup 200 new foreigners tribunals
fore the foreigners tribunals with the rejec-
tion slips issued by the office of the NRC
coordinator within a period of 120 days from
the date of receiving such slips. Applications
of more than 19 lakh people for inclusion of
their names in the NRC were rejected.
As the NRC coordinator’s office has not
started the process of issuing rejection slips,
the government has delayed
the process of setting up of
the new tribunals. Sources
also said the members ap-
pointed for the new FTs
have been attached with the
existing tribunals so that
they can gain valuable expe-
rience.
The existing tribunals are
also not functioning properly because of the
COVID-19 pandemic. “Though the lock-
down norms have been eased, the tribunals
are not fully functional. The trials in the tri-
bunals involve calling of a number of wit-
nesses in every case, which is not possible
in the present scenario,” sources said.
The government is spending a substantial
amount for payment of salaries to the mem-
bers of the proposed tribunals as well as house
rents, sources said. There is also no point
making the appointments of other staff to
make the tribunals functional at this moment
as the NRC coordinator’s office is yet to start
issuing the rejection slips, sources added.
Members havebeen appointedfor the new FTsand buildingpremises takenon rent
STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI, June 20:Altogether 136 COVIDpatients were dischargedfrom various hospitalsacross the State today af-ter being tested negative,taking the overall count ofthose released so far to3,202.
Till reports last arrived, the
total number of infected pa-
tients stood at 5,006, of which
1,792 are active. The death
toll remains at 9. Official
sources said that looking at
the trend of those being dis-
charged after being tested
negative, it goes without say-
ing that the State would soon
achieve one of the best rates
of recovery in the country.
“We have been making
steady progress in terms of
the number of patients who
has so far recovered. At the
moment, the recovery rate
is hovering around 60 per
cent and we are confident that
the percentage will shoot up
with every passing day,” a
source said. The health de-
partment machinery, in the
meantime, has intensified its
JaideepMazumdar isAustria envoy
STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI, June 20:
Jaideep Mazumdar, the senior
most serving Indian diplomat
from Assam, has been appoint-
ed Ambassador to Austria and
Montenegro, Ambassador and
Permanent Representative of
India to the United Nations in
Vienna and India’s Governor
on the Board of Governors of
the International Atomic En-
ergy Agency, Vienna.
He was India’s Ambassador
to the Philippines, Palau and
the Federated States of Micro-
nesia till earlier this month.
Mazumdar earlier served in
Hong Kong, Beijing, Bangla-
desh, Nepal, UN and Cairo. He
has also served earlier in the
Prime Minister’s Office on
foreign affairs, defence and se-
curity issues.
136 COVID patientsdischarged across State
WORLDWORLDWORLDWORLDWORLDConfirmed cases 8,822,397
Cured/Discharged 4,662,866
Death 464,035
INDIAINDIAINDIAINDIAINDIA
Confirmed cases 395,048
Cured/Discharged 213,831
Death 12,948
ASSAMASSAMASSAMASSAMASSAMConfirmed cases 5,006
Cured/Discharged 3,202
Death 9
Data as on Saturday
Assam to achieve one of the bestrecovery rates soon
effort to carry out more and
more tests across the State,
especially in Guwahati.
“All the test labs are work-
ing on a war footing and the
ground-level health workers
are doing their best to cover
the vulnerable population.
The way things are pro-
gressing we should be able
to cross the three lakh mark
in terms of overall testing
even before the stipulated
time,” the source said.
Earlier on Frdiay, State
Health Minister Himanta
Biswa Sarma and Minister of
State Pijush Hazarika inspect-
ed the Jalukbari Ayurvedic
College, which has been ren-
ovated into a full-fledged 110-
bed COVID hospital.
SEE PAGE 7
Baghjan OIL blockade lifted14-day window to meet demands
RON DUARAH
DIBRUGARH, June 20: A
day-long tripartite meeting
involving Tinsukia district
administration, Oil India
Limited (OIL) and a 60-
member delegation of the
Baghjan Milanjyoti Yuva
Sangha concluded late this
afternoon, with the Yuva
Sangha agreeing to give OIL
a 14-day window to accede
to their demands. With this,
the blockade at the Baghjan
EPS (early production sys-
tem) has been lifted, to the
relief of the OIL officials.
Tinsukia deputy commis-
sioner Bhaskar Pegu initiat-
ed the discussion, and played
a proactive role in making the
Baghjan locals see reason. He
was assisted by Tinsukia SP
Shiladitya Chetia. The OIL
delegation was led by the
company’s Chairman and
Managing Director Sushil
Chandra Mishra, Director
(HR) Biswajit Roy, Director
(Operations) Pankaj Kumar
Goswami, Resident Chief
Executive Dilip Kumar Das
and Executive Director (HR)
Prasanta Kumar Borkakoty.
The Milanjyoti Yuva Sangha
delegation was led by its pres-
ident Satyajit Moran.
The Sangha’s office-bear-
ers said they had deliberate-
ly avoided other student and
youth organisations from the
discussion to stay focused on
issues related to Baghjan and
Kaliapani areas. Altogether
626 families of these two lo-
calities have been the worst
affected in the Baghjan oil-
well disaster.
SEE PAGE 7
NEW DELHI, June 20: The
PMO on Saturday called as
“mischievous interpretation”
the criticism over Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi’s re-
marks at an all-party meeting
that no one has entered Indi-
an territory or captured any
military post while referring
to the Galwan Valley clash in
eastern Ladakh.
In a statement, the Prime
Minister’s Office said the fo-
cus of Modi’s remarks at the
meeting on Friday was the
events of June 15 at Galwan
that led to the loss of lives of
20 Indian military personnel.
PMO clarifies on Modi’sLadakh statement
“The Prime Minister’s ob-
servations that there was no
Chinese presence on our
side of the LAC (Line of Ac-
tual Control) pertained to the
situation as a consequence of
the bravery of our armed
forces,” it said.
The Congress as well as a
number of strategic affairs ex-
perts raised questions over
Modi’s remarks asking if there
was no transgression by the
Chinese military in Galwan
Valley then where did Indian
soldiers die. They also won-
dered whether Modi gave a
clean chit to China over the
standoff.
“The sacrifices of the sol-
diers of the 16 Bihar Regi-
ment foiled the attempt of the
Chinese side to erect struc-
tures and also cleared the at-
tempted transgression at this
point of the LAC on that day...
The words of the Prime
Minister ‘those who tried to
transgress our land were
taught a befitting lesson by
our brave sons of soil’, suc-
cinctly summed up the ethos
and the values of our armed
forces,” the PMO said.
Ready to deliver: IAF chiefHYDERABAD, June 20:
The Air Force has analysed
the scenario and is fully
aware of the situation at the
Line of Actual Control (LAC)
and is determined, well pre-
pared to respond to any con-
tingency, IAF chief, Air Chief
Marshal RKS Bhadauria said
here on Saturday.
Addressing a combined
graduation parade at the Air
Force Academy in Dundigal
near here, he said the air force
will never let the supreme
sacrifice made by our brave
soldiers at Galwan in Ladakh
go in vain.
In the backdrop of the big-
gest confrontation with Chi-
na in over five decades in the
Galwan Valley on June 15, in
which 20 soldiers including a
colonel were martryed, the
IAF chief said the air force is
well prepared to handle any
contingency that may arise.
“It should be very clear
that we are well prepared
and suitably deployed to re-
spond to any contingency. I
assure the nation that we
are determined to deliver
and will never let the sacri-
fice of our braves of Galwan
go in vain.”
Speaking to reporters lat-
er, he said: “We are aware of
the full situation. Be at LAC,
be it deployments beyond
LAC. All the air deploy-
ments, their postures, the
kind of deployments.
SEE PAGE 7
PCBA noticeto Oil India
STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI, June 20:
The Pollution Control
Board, Assam has slappeda closure notice to Oil In-dia Limited to shut opera-tions at Baghjan on charg-es of “nonchalantly violat-ing” provisions of law.
In the notice, PCBA saidthe PSU was operating atthe Baghjan oil field withoutconsent from the PCBA.
“There is no effluent treat-
ment plant... which was se-
verely affecting the eco-sen-
sitive zone,” it said.
SEE PAGE 7
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IN MEMORY OF
AROTI (EVA) CHAKRAVORTY
DOB 24-08-1956
DOD 21-06-2018
We remember you onyour 3rd death
anniversary.
Romendra Nath
Chakravorty and all
members of the
Chakravorty family.
CD/In Memo/RL000106/1
To-let, 3 BHK for rent,
Bhetapara Chariali, Guwahati-28
Phone No. 9706069799.
TL/......./1
2 BHK, 1st floor Piyoli Phukan
Road, Rehabari, Guwahati-8. M/
No. 8399032278.
TL/P/AC000514/1
2 room set @ 9000, 1 room set
@ 8000, No Car Parking,
Wireless, Rukmininagar. Ph:
9854069887.
TL/P/AC000530/1
Independent 1450 sq.ft. RCC 1st
Floor, 3 rooms 2 bathrooms for
office/Bachelors at G.S. Road
Behind Hotel Gateway. M-
8876713927.
TL/P/UL000005/1
3200 sq.ft space on rent at Bora
Service for Commercial & Hostel
purpose. Ph: 8638213247.
TL/P/AC000526/1
3 BHK flat, Nandanpur Path
Beltola Tiniali, 17000 inclusive.
6001454410 (Agent),
8638391251 (Agent).
TL/P/AC000517/1
2 BHK flat is available for rent
at Wireless, Namghar Path-01.
Ph: 7086013308.
TL/P/AC000515/1
3 BHK furnished house near
Happy Child School, Rehabari,
Madhabdevpur. All bed rooms
fitted with wardrobe and dressing
storage, modular Kitchen.
Expected rent Rs. 25,000/-.
Contact No.: 9864258756.
TL/P/NP000223/1
3 room flat at Lachit Nagar,
Guwahati for rent. Contact:
9435041484.
TL/P/BP000060/2
One 3 BHK flat of 1346 sq. ft at
Beltola College Road 100 K.M.
far from Beltola Bus Stop. Govt.
Service holders preferred.
Contact: 8402970048, 86381-
90924.
TL/P/NP000217/1
2 bed room house for rent, H.
No-22, SBI Housing Complex,
Hatigar Chariali. Ph: 94351-
15380.
TL/P/NP000208/1
One 2 BHK Ground floor and
one Single room with attached
Bath and Kitchen at Ulubari
Chariali. Rent: Rs. 11,000/- (For
2 BHK), Rs. 7000/- (for Single
room). Call: 99544-97725.
TL/P/NP000215/1
Two rooms, Bath, Kitchen near
Navajyoti Club, Hengrabari.
9435555205, 9864071610.
TL/P/SP000302/1
3 BHK at Saumar Mansion, VIP
Road, 6th Mile, Khanapara,
Guwahati-22. Cell No. 86381-
74080, 9101890889.
TL/P/SP000299/1
1 BHK new near Hatigaon High
School for Hindu service family.
8403842672.
TL/P/BP000055/1
3 BHK flat, semi furnished
available in Bora Service,
Ulubari. Contact: 9706576622.
TL/P/SP000290/1
3 rooms Kitchen, Bath, Ground
floor near Zoo, small family,
Rent: Rs. 10,000/-. Phone:
9864101047.
TL/P/SP000319/1
3 BHK 1st floor, flat at
Christianbasti, Guwahati for rent.
Contact @ 9678071142.
TL/P/AC000421/1
3 BHK flat for rent Zoo Tiniali,
small family preferred. #
7002573937.
TL/P/BP000074/1
Newly constructed room for
Store/Small family/Girls at
Bhangagarh. Contact No.:
9435014466.
TL/P/NP000226/1
3 BHK for rent Rs. 15,000.00
per month Ganesh Mandir Path,
New Guwahati. Ph. No.: 98640-
47640.
TL/P/AP000071/1
Three Single room for single
person at Bhangagarh. Rent: Rs.
8000/-. Ph. No.: 6003928939.
TL/P/BP000073/1
2 BHK flat Ulubari, no Society
fee, 14000. Contact:
8638356783.
TL/P/AC000492/1
1500 sq. ft Office Space,
Ganeshguri, Guwahati. Phone:
8638833153.
TL/P/AC000494/1
Available for rent: (1) 2 BHK
semi furnished flat with car
parking for residence at Anil
Nagar and (2) one room (120
sq. ft) for Commercial purpose
at Ganeshguri. 7020041009,
9101139351.
TL/P/AC000495/1
2200 sq. ft, 4 bed rooms, no
water logging, 2 inside car
parking, Barowary, Uzanbazar.
9854627836, 7099397284.
TL/P/AC000499/1
4 room house, Farmgate,
Khanapara @ 13500. 81339-
47793.
TL/P/AC000500/1
Single & Double room with well
furnish for rent near I.W.T.
Office, G.S. Road, Ulubari #
8011072791.
TL/P/AC000505/1
2 BHK semi furnished newly
constructed spacious Flat in 1st
floor, near Beltola Bazar, prime
location for rent. 8399965474.
TL/P/AC000506/1
Under Budget Flats/Houses/
Shops/Offices 1 BHK-8000/-, 2
BHK-12000/-, 3/4 BHK Beltola,
Sixmile, Hatigaon, Zoo Road.
6913326442. Futurespace.
TL/P/BP000075/1
1 BHK & 2 BHK at Maligaon,
BG Colony. 7000 & 8000. Call
at 7002354933.
TL/P/BP000076/1
1500 sq. ft RCC house, fully
furnished A/C, 300 m from G.S.
Road, Rukminigaon Main Road.
Contact No.: 99547-12230.
TL/P/SP000323/1
One 2 BHK flat with two Toilets
and one 1 BHK flat with one
Toilet are available in my
residential complex at Idgah
Path, Sorumotoria, Dispur.
Contact: 9864296367.
TL/P/AC000509/1
Independent accommodation
for Bank, PSU, MNC working
Male person in Central Guwahati
with A/C and N/AC room’s
including food and having 24
hrs running hot/cold water. For
contact 9864034257,
6901743725.
TL/P/AC000512/1
3BHK fully furnished AC, TV
etc for Rent at Gandhi basti
8638007191.
TL/...../1
To-let for small family. Contact:
7002654439.
TL/P/SP000307/1
Prime Tolet Single & Double,
Independent house, Flat, Office,
Institute, Hostel, Godown.
9101824204.
TL/P/SP000317/2
One BHK near GNRC Super
Market. Rent: 10,000+ Society
2000. Ph: 8811099339,
9435342658. For Single/Couple
only.
TL/P/AL000023/1
2BHK on first floor available at
Surajit Gogoi Path, Zoo Narengi
Road, Ghy-24, Contact: 98640
99832, 99544 49707.
TL/RL000102/1
RCC 3 rooms attached B/K for
Tuition Centre/Office near
Commerce College. Ph:
9864982714.
TL/P/BP000064/1
Single room at Zoo Road- 6,000/
Double room at Ganeshguri-
8,000. Ph: 6913514920,
8638907044.
TL/P/NP000231/1
Rooms on rent for Single person
at Lachit Nagar, Rs. 7000/-, Rs.
6000/-. Contact: 84862-03574.
TL/P/NP000230/1
Shifting? No tension! Call for
labour, vehicle, packing &
carrying. Sunrise Packers
#98540-66099.
TL/P/NP000166/8
1200 sq. ft furnished 3rd floor
Office/Residence for rent in
Rukmini Nagar, Dispur with 500
sq. ft Private Terrace lift,
covered parking. Phone:
9101337945.
TL/P/UP000132/1
3 bed room, 2 Bath room, 2
Balcony, 1 car parking in First
floor, Srujoni Enclave, House
No-28, Chenikuthi, K.K. Bhatta
Road, Guwahati-3. Phone:
8724918684, 8876269278.
TL/P/SP000310/1
1st floor, 3 rooms, running water
at Japorigog, Bikrampur Path,
Rent: 10,000/-. Ph. No.: 98640-
56417.
TL/P/SP000304/1
Assam Type 2 rooms house
attached Bath & Kitchen at
Wireless, Dispur. Ph:
9435045818.
TL/P/SP000309/1
2 BHK Ground floor at Beltola
Survey, Rent: Rs. 14000 pm.
Contact: 9864054122.
TL/RL000099/1
2 BHK semi furnished flat with
car parking near Rajiv Bhawan,
ABC, Tarun Nagar for rent. Mob:
98640-26217.
TL/P/NP000228/1
GROUND & 2ND FLOOR 2
BHK @ 12000, 1 BHK @ 7500
OPP. HUB, BHANGAGARH,
G.S. ROAD. PH: 9864503777.
TL/P/NP000229/1
Two floors at 1st and 2nd on
rent for Bank, Insurance etc. for
Residence immediately at
Krishnanagar, Chatribari near
Hotel Rajmahal. Inverter,
Generator, Parking avaiable.
Interested party may call: 86389-
06534.
TL/P/NP000232/1
One BHK flat, Ground floor at
Jatia for rent. Bath & Kitchen
attached. Ph: 9531469615.
TL/P/BP000065/1
Single bed room D/D Kitchen,
Bath, Balcony, Store near
Chandmari Thana. Rs. 9000/-.
Ph: 8638876728.
TL/P/SP000318/1
Assam Type House- 2 parts. 1.
Three rooms + Kitchen + Bath
room @ Rs. 8000/-pm. 2. Two
rooms + attached Bathroom @
Rs. 6000/-pm. Address: Narikal
Basti, 2nd Byelane. Contact:
9954809959.
TL/P/SP000311/1
Two rooms attached Kitchen,
Bathroom near Guwahati Club.
M: 8486611445 Owner.
TL/P/SP000316/1
1/2/3/4 bed room at Chandmari,
Rajgarh, Bhangagarh, Zoo Road,
A.B.C., Ganeshguri. Ph:
7002253244, 9706319234.
TL/P/BP000071/1
3 BHK flat for rent, opposite
Ulubari Petrol Pump near G.S.
Road. Call: 98640-23743.
TL/P/BP000070/1
1/2/3 BHK flat, House, Office,
Godown, Shop available for rent
@ Guwahati. 9706061190
(Spacedeal).
TL/P/UP000146/1
Two bed room Drawing,
Dinning, Kitchen, Toilet and
Belcony. Kamakhya Gate,
Durgasarobar. 9854050798.
TL/P/UP000144/1
Roof top single room full
furnished AC Ganeshguri. Rent
9000. Call : 88110-99339,
70026-05261 for single/couple
only.
TL/P/AL000022/2
3 BHK flats available for rent at
Maligaon Chariali. 98597-
07984.
TL/P/AP000068/1
AVAILABLE FOR RENT 3
BEDROOM & 2 BEDROOM
FULLY FURNISHED FLAT
ALONG WITH SERVICE
AND FOOD AT
UZANBAZAR. INDIVIDUAL
FULLY FURNISHED SINGLE
AC ROOMS ALSO
AVAILABLE ON MONTHLY
BASIS. CONTACT : UTPAL-
98642 04648, GAUTAM -
98643 44712.
TL/P/SP000294/2
Tolet for 2 girls at 2nd floor near
Zootiniali Contact 9864151772.
TL/P/NC000023/2
Flat for rent at Beltola/opposite
DPS, Lokhara with parking, Ph.
98640-91296, 70023-26089.
TL/P/AC000367/5
2 BHK semi furnished flat for
rent at Barowari, Ph. 84866-
80153.
TL/P/NP000202/2
7 room for rent house at Tarun
Nagar ABC, Bye lane-1, 99536-
71101.
TL/P/SP000225/2
1 BHK (two parts) at Rupnagar
for family Rs. 10500/-, Rs. 8000/
(no parking) Ph. 94350-11205.
TL/P/SP000197/4
For rent 2 BHK (13000), 1 BHK
(8500), 3 BHK (11000)
Dwarakanagar behind
Downtown Hospital, Dispur.
Only family. Ph. : 6900230190.
TL/P/AC000426/2
3 BIGHA LAND FOR LONG
TERM LEASE. SUITABLE
FOR GODOWN,
WAREHOUSE, CAR
INVENTORY, GOODS
STORAGE, FACTORY
SETUP. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, PLEASE
CALL ON 8618787764,
9986698281.
TL/P/AC000403/3
2 BHK flat near Basistha Army
Hospital. Contact : 94355-
53305.
TL/P/NP000122/3
P.G. for Girls/Boys/Working at
Bhangagarh/Ulubari/Zootiniali.
8638816702 Singleroom
selfcooking per day stay
available.
PG/P/AC000338/8
Self cooking, 5 bed fully
furnished, accommodation for
Boys/working Men. 6000039583.
PG/P/SP000321/1
PG for Girls at Dighalipukhuri,
Safe and hygiene
accommodation. Contact:
9864043885.
PG/P/AC000417/1
Mother’s Home PG for girls/
working at Jonali, Homely food,
Spacious room, own building,
all Institute/Coaching Center/
College/School nearby. Ph:
7002245324.
PG/P/AC000518/3
TO WHOM IT
MAY CONCERNThis is to inform all concerned that
on 24.10.19 Mr.Madhab Sarmah
C/o Lt.Hem Chandra Sarmah,
Shree Ram Path., H/N-9,
Nandanpur, Japorigog,Guwahati
781005, has taken over all Rights
and ownership of Nayana
Apartments, Baghorbari
Tiniali,Panjabari,near Sankardeb
Kalakshetra,Guwahati- 781037,
from Lt.Mr.Pranjal Bharali.
This is also to inform all concern
that the name Nayana Apartments
has also been changed to Ganga
Shanti Apartments with proprietor
as Mr.Madhab Sarmah, so from
now onwards all correspondence
relating to Nayana apartments
now on will be in the name of
Ganga Shanti Apartment.
Mr.Madhab Sarmah,
Site Address:
Ganga Shanti Apartment.
Baghorbari Tiniali, Panjabari,
near Sankardeb Kalakshetra,
Guwahati-781037.
Mobile:-7086567083
Office Address: - ShreeRam
Path, H/N- 9, Nandanpur,
Japorigog, Guwahati-781005.
Mobile:- 9954756696.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 3
NATIONAL
NEW DELHI, June 20:
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi today launched an em-
ployment scheme for mi-
grant workers, saying that
during lockdown the talent
from cities returned to vil-
lages and it will now give a
boost to development in ru-
ral areas.
Launching the ‘Garib Kaly-
an Rozgar Abhiyaan’, Modi
said there are some people
who might not appreciate ef-
forts of villagers in the fight
PM launches employmentscheme for migrant workers
against coronavirus, but he
applauds them for their efforts.
The way villagers have fought
coronavirus has taught a big
lesson to the cities, he added.
Talent has returned from
cities during the lockdown,
those whose labour and skills
were behind the rapid
growth of cities will now
boost development of the vil-
lages with the help of this
scheme, he said.
Underlining that migrant
workers were always in the
Centre’s thoughts during the
lockdown, the Prime Minister
said it is an endeavour of his
government that workers get
jobs near their home and help
in development of villages.
Talking about infrastruc-
ture development of villages
with the help of this scheme,
Modi said that for the first
time Internet was being used
more in villages than in cit-
ies and now work to increase
the speed of Internet was
being undertaken.
In the beginning of his
speech, Modi paid homage to
the soldiers of Bihar Regi-
ment who lost their lives in a
violent clash at the LAC in
eastern Ladakh.
The ‘Garib Kalyan Rozgar
Abhiyaan’ was launched by
Modi via video conference in
Katihar village in Bihar in the
presence of chief ministers
of five states, namely Bihar,
Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pra-
desh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand
and Odisha. – PTI
MUMBAI, June 20: The
extradition of Pakistan-origin
Canadian businessman Ta-
hawwur Rana, recently rear-
rested in the US for his al-
leged involvement in the 26/
11 Mumbai terror attacks,
will throw more light on the
activities of the ISI, special
public prosecutor Ujjwal
Nikam said today.
Rana was rearrested in Los
Angeles on June 10 based on
an extradition request by In-
dia, which had declared him
a fugitive.
Talking to this news agen-
cy, Nikam, the special public
prosecutor in the 26/11 case,
said that Rana has been
charged with larger criminal
conspiracy for carrying out
terror activities in India.
“Pakistani-American ter-
rorist David Coleman Head-
ley, during his deposition be-
fore a court here via video
link, had accepted that Rana
knew the entire criminal con-
spiracy of 26/11 Mumbai at-
tacks,” Nikam said.
“Headley had also admit-
ted that Rana used to finance
him,” he added.
According to Nikam,
Headley had then made “sen-
Rana’s extraditionwill throw light on ISI
activities: Nikamsitive revelations” involving
the terrorist activities of
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET) and
their links with ISI.
“The extradition of Rana
will throw more light on the
ISI activities,” he added.
Rana, 59, was recently re-
leased from jail on compas-
sionate ground after he told a
US court that he has tested
positive for COVID-19. How-
ever, he was rearrested in
Los Angeles 10 days back.
A special court here had
issued arrest warrant against
Rana on August 28, 2018.
According to the federal
prosecutors in the US, be-
tween 2006 and November
2008, Rana conspired with
Headley, his childhood friend,
and others located in Pakistan
to assist LeT and Harakat ul-
Jihad-e-Islami, both US-des-
ignated terrorist organisa-
tions, to plan and carry out the
Mumbai terrorist attacks.
The 2008 Mumbai attack
was one of India’s most hor-
rific terrorist attacks in which
166 people, including six
Americans, were killed and
over 300 injured as 10 heavi-
ly-armed terrorists from Pa-
kistan created mayhem. – PTI
NEW DELHI, June 20:
Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh will pay a three-day vis-
it to Russia beginning Mon-
day to attend a grand military
parade in Moscow to mark
the 75th anniversary of the
Soviet victory over Germa-
ny in the Second World War.
The Defence Minister’s vis-
it comes in the midst of an es-
calating border standoff be-
tween India and China, partic-
ularly after the killing of 20 In-
dian Army personnel by Chi-
nese troops in eastern Lada-
kh’s Galwan Valley on June 15.
“Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh will pay a visit to Mos-
Rajnath to attend Russian grand paradecow to attend the victory pa-
rade on June 24 to commemo-
rate the 75th anniversary of the
victory in the World War-II,”
the Defence Ministry said.
Officials said Singh is going
ahead with the visit, notwith-
standing the border row with
China, due to India’s decades-
old military ties with Russia.
“I wish a safe journey to
Defence Minister of strate-
gic partner India @rajnaths-
ingh who is scheduled to de-
part to Moscow on Monday
to witness the Great Victory
Day Military Parade on June
24,” Russian Ambassador
Nikolay Kudashev tweeted.
The parade was originally
scheduled on May 9, but was
postponed due to the coro-
navirus pandemic. – PTI
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 20204 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI
3 BHK flat of 1294 carpet area/
1552 SBU available at Jana Path,
Firm Gate, Khanapara. Delivery
within Oct. 2020. Call : 98648-
01122.
H&F/P/SP000244/14
85% completed 3 BHK flats for
sale at Rukminigaon n booking
open for Bharalumukh site,
98640-37301.
H&F/P/SP000198/7
BOOKING OPEN WORK IN
PROGRESS 2/3/4 BHK FLAT
@3350.00 PER SQ.FT. NEAR
GANESH TURNING,
KAHILIPARA. CONT :
86388-40281.
H&F/P/UP000129/4
1360 sq.ft. 3 BHK flat with 1
parking and club membership at
Trans Garden at Pator Kuchi,
Guwahati. Interested parties may
contact on +91 60009-03172.
H&F/RL000103/2
Ready to move 3 BHK flat at
Lalganesh near Hayat Hospital
@44 lakh including GST,
parking, Electric Ph. 98640-
97777.
H&F/P/AP000069/2
Ready to move 1/2/3 BHK Flat
@ 20L/35L/47L at near DPS
School/ISBT, Ghy. #98643-
07383.
H&F/P/AC000221/8
For Nagaon : Booking open
for 1/2/3 bedroom flats in
Shivam Residency at Madhav
Deb Road near Girls College
with Lift, Generator facility.
Contact : Manjushree
Constructions, Bhajanka
Market, G.S. Road, Guwahati
(M) 98641-81004.
H&F/P/NP000152/3
1/2/3 BHK Commercial/
Residential House for Rent @
Japorigog Tiniali (Nayanpur
Road). Ph- 9101110664.
H&F/P/AC000317/1
85% completed, 2 BHK flats Rs.
35,00,000/- good location, Loan
available, Manpara, Guwahati,
8402040666.
H&F/P/SP000208/4
PRE BOOKING FOR 3 BHK
& 2 BHK FLATS AT GREEN
SUNSHINE SQUARE,
JAYANAGAR @RS. 4500/-
SQ.FT. BANK APPROVED
PROJECT. CONTACT
JUPITER CONSTRUCTION :
98641-69489, 97065-44066.
H&F/P/UP000143/1
2/3 BHK flat/ Commercial Space
for sale at Noonmati (Opp.
Axom Jatiya Bidyalay). Ph:
98640-10641.
H&F/P/NP000233/2
Book 2/3 BHK flat (under
Construction) at Bhetapara,
Byelane-4. Contact: 98640-
10641.
H&F/P/NP000235/2
Ready made 3 BHK flat fully
furnished 1440 sq. ft for sale at
Eastern Enclave, New Guwahati.
Rate 4600/- per sq. ft., no GST,
free car parking. Contact:
7662980472.
H&F/P/NP000238/1
3 BHK use flat, New Guwahati.
Ph: 9678785206, 9864796536.
H&F/P/AC000491/1
READY TO MOVE 2/3 BHK
FLAT BOOKING
AVAILABLE CHRISTIAN
BASTI. PH- 9706023888.
H&F/P/UL000007/1
1450 sq.ft. 3 BHK Flat with
complete modern interior at
Uzanbazar. Price 60 Lakhs. Ph.
7002900913.
H&F/P/SP000324/1
New ready to move 1450 sq.ft.
3 BHK Flat at Dispur. Price 66
Lakhs. Ph. 7002900913.
H&F/P/SP000325/1
BOOKING 2 BHK FLAT ON
2ND FLOOR @ RS. 35 LAC
AT CHACHAL ROAD,
D W A R A K A N A G A R
(SIXMILE). B.B. CONSTRUC-
TIONS, #9864191345/
8638081916.
H&F/P/AC000523/8
BOOKING 2 BHK FLAT @
RS. 28.35 LAC AT
NALAPARA, NEAR
SHEMFORD SCHOOL, VIP
ROAD, B.B. CONSTRUC-
TIONS. 9864191345/
8638081916.
H&F/P/AC000522/8
BOOKING 2 BHK FLAT
WITH PRIVATE TERRACE @
RS. 31.56 LAC AT
GARCHUK, NEAR SBI, OPP.
PODDAR CAR WORLD. B.B.
C O N S T R U C T I O N S ,
9864191345, 8638081916.
H&F/P/AC000516/8
Ready to move 3 BHK, First
floor 1350 sq. ft at Kahilipara,
Jotiya with parking Rs. 48L
immediate sale. Negotiable. Ph:
9101837382, 9127314308.
H&F/P/BP000058/1
Diana Heights (Neha Builders)
2 and 3 BHK flat for sale at
Beltola Tiniali (80% complete).
Ph: 9864937574.
H&F/P/SP000291/3
FEW FLATS LEFT AT
VIJAYA IMPERIAL
TOWERS, ADJACENT TO
PROTECH TULIP, NEAR
HOCKEY STADIUM,
BHETAPARA, GUWAHATI.
PROMOTER: VIJAYA
CONSTRUCTION, RERA
REGISTERED PROJECT.
PHONE: 7002524219,
9435734915, 9854033621.
H&F/P/AL000019/2
One BHK flat 5th floor 651 sq.
ft with covered terrace RNB
Apartment near GNRC, car
parking. Ph: 9771444799,
9470834202, 8811099339.
H&F/P/AL000024/1
Book 3/4 BHK permium flat in
Jail Road at Jorhat. Upcoming
modern complex with all
modern amenities. Loans
available. Call: 8638875788.
H&F/RL000100/1
Flats are booking at Panjabari &
Khanapara. Contact No.: 90856-
21222, 9085786453.
H&F/P/UP000133/1
A Reliable Matrimony Centre
“Sandhani” Ghy AIDC, Jorhat
Barkatoky Market, Dibrugarh
Chiring Sapori. 9101707706,
8011630847.
Mat/P/UP000135/1
Alliance from Assamese
Brahmin (Surjabipra) invited for
our daughter 29 yrs, 5'6'', MA,
Kashyap Gotra, Brishrashi, well
educated family, Guwahati. No
caste bar for suitable candidate.
Contact parents: 9101620637.
Mat/G/P/NP000241/1
40, fair, tall, Assamese, job at
Bank, Guwahati Residence, early
marriage. directly: 9577746811,
6001960187.
Mat/G/P/BP000069/1
Match wanted for Assamese
Muslim Girl, 38 yrs, 5'4'',
beautiful, MBA, working,
resident of Guwahati. Please Mail
at: msguwahati2019@gmail.
com
Mat/G/P/UP000136/1
Age 27+, Kalita, Masters (IIT),
Mumbai, MNC, Pune (2) 32,
Kalita, BDS, Service, Bangalore
(3) 27+, Kalita, B.Tech, MNC,
Bangalore. Sandhani. 91017-
07706.
Mat/G/P/UP000137/1
Age 32, Kalita, MBA, Service,
Ghy (2) 27+, ST (Plain), M.Com,
Executive, Ghy (3) 36, Kalita,
Clinical Phycologist, Central job,
Tezpur (4) 27+, Kalita, B.Tech,
Reserve Bank employee, Ghy.
Sandhani. 9101707706.
Mat/G/P/UP000138/1
Age 29, Brahmin, B.Com/MBA,
MNC, Delhi (2) 25+, Surjyabipra
Brahmin, MSW, Service, Ghy/
Delhi (3) 27+, Brahmin,
Masscom, MNC, Bangalore.
Sandhani. 9101707706.
Mat/G/P/UP000139/1
Suitable match wanted for Hindu
Bengali Kayastha Girl M.Sc.,
B.Ed, age 26 of wheatish
complexion, working as a PGT
Teacher. Contact: 9401509374,
8638469003.
Mat/G/RL000097/1
Kalita/Caste no bar/29/5’4’’/
B.Com, MBA/Sr. Executive SBI
Life Insurance Ghy/early
marriage # 9613435785.
Mat/G/P/AC0004586/1
Bengali/General/26/5’3’’/M.SC/
State bank employee/beautiful
girl # 9613766785.
Mat/G/P/AC0004585/1
Wanted Bengali Groom for
Kayastha 30 years, B.Tech,
MBA, working in Bangalore for
immediate marriage. Contact:
8575002899, 9436102781
between 10 AM- 9 PM.
Mat/G/P/SP000305/1
27 years Brahmin Girl/Ph.D./
Govt. Professor in Ghy.
6000543900.
Mat/G/P/AP000080/1
Need a suitable Brahmin girl for
31 yrs. Brahmin boy M.Tech in
Mechanical Engineering from
Bhopal. Working as a officer
rank in govt. Sector at Guwahati.
Single child. Parents are Rtd.
Please contact- 9365383668.
Mat/G/P/AC0004568/1
Assamese Girl 31 yrs. M.Sc/
Ph.D/M.Phil working as a Asst.
Professor (Central University)
parents both are Govt.
Employee, looking for a well
educated boy & well known
family of Assam- 9163027336.
Mat/G/P/AC0004569/1
Assamese Beautiful 26 years girl
from Upper Assam working as a
Govt. Emp. Father Rtd. Central
Govt. Emp. seeks a boy from a
good family- 9903491278.
Mat/G/P/AC0004570/1
Brahmin, Assamese, 27, 5’4’’/
MBA, working in Nationalised
bank # 9401722296.
Mat/G/P/AC0004587/1
Assamese/Kalita/Beautiful - 29,
M.Tech (NIT), working MNC
service, Caste no bar, residency
Guwahati. @ 8638153087.
Mat/G/P/AC0004588/1
Beautiful/Assamese/Kalita/25/
5’5’ ’/BDS/Prvt practice/Ghy
resident # 8011641568/
7002215049.
Mat/G/P/AC0004589/1
Bengali, good looking/Kayastha/
26/5 ’3 ’ ’/M.Tech, Ph.D IIT/
Lecturer/Caste No. Bar/
7576026601/8822230669.
Mat/G/P/AC0004590/1
Assamese Kalita Girl 30/5'2'',
working as Engineer in
Hyderabad. Bangalore settled
Boy preferred. Contact parents:
94355-53305.
Mat/G/P/NP000123/3
Groom wanted for 155/28 Kalita
Girl, M.Tech (NIT) NET cleared
working in MNC. Only child.
From Koliabor, Father Central
Government employee. Settling
in Guwahati. Contact:
9990130661, 9958307982.
Mat/G/BP000037/2
Assamese Muslim Girl 30 fair,
M.Sc, Govt. Lecturer, looking
for suitable match. Direct contact
parents. 9476615087,
8471906711, Guwahati.
Mat/G/P/BP000057/1
43, Tall, Assamese, Govt.
Contractor, own Commercial
Market, Guwahati residence.
Directly 7002589038.
Mat/B/P/BP000068/1
Seeking educated homely Girl
from simple family. 33 year Boy,
Post Graduate, staying Ludhiana.
8837624348.
Mat/B/RL000090/1
Age 34+, Ahom, B.Tech/MS,
MNC, USA (2) 36, Keot, B.Tech,
MNC, Bangalore (3) 36, Kalita,
B.Tech, MNC, Hyderabad.
Sandhani. 9101707706.
Mat/B/P/UP000142/1
Age 31, ST (Bodo), B.Tech,
Bank (PO), Ghy (2) 32, Kalita,
B.Tech/MBA, Bank Officer,
Ghy (3) 41, Bengali Brahmin,
Graduate, Business, Divorcee,
Ghy (Caste no bar) (4) 39, Keot,
B.Sc, Oil Sector, Divorcee, Ghy.
Sandhani. 9101707706.
Mat/B/P/UP000141/1
Age 29+, Brahmin, M.Sc., MNC,
London (2) 29, Brahmin,
M.Tech, Govt. job, Ghy (3) 30,
Brahmin, B.Tech, Govt.
Engineer, Ghy. Sandhani.
9101707706.
Mat/B/P/UP000140/1
37 years Brahmin Boy/ME &
Ph. D/ Engineer in PWD (Ghy).
6001031906.
Mat/B/P/AP000078/1
40 years Boy/Ph. D./Professor in
Govt. College (Delhi),
permanent post. 6000388818.
Mat/B/P/AP000079/1
Assamese/Kalita/30- 5 ’10 ’ ’/
M.Tech/Oil Engineer/Ghy
resident # 7002215049/
8011641568.
Mat/B/P/AC0004584/1
38 years Brahmin Divorcee Boy/
MBBS & MS/ Govt. Doctor in
Ghy. 6000542330.
Mat/B/P/AP000073/1
36 years Boy/ B.Tech & MBA/
Grade-A Officer in BHEL
(Bangalore). 6000543900.
Mat/B/P/AP000074/1
35 years Boy/MS (Engg)/
Marketing Director in MNC
(Delhi). 6000388818.
Mat/B/P/AP000075/1
31 years Brahmin Boy/MBBS &
MD (Pursuing) Doctor in Pvt.
Hospital (Ghy). 6001031906.
Mat/B/P/AP000076/1
34 years Ahom Boy/ M.Tech/
Engineer in Coal India (Ghy).
6000542330.
Mat/B/P/AP000077/1
33 years Kalita Boy, B.Tech,
Masters, NET qualified, APSC
mains appeared/Govt. Official.
Contact parents: 8135809504.
Mat/B/P/NP000225/1
Bengali Boy Age 39, H-5'7'', BE,
Civil Engineer (Caste no bar).
Urgent contact: 9101152291.
Mat/B/P/AC000454/1
Bengal i /Brahmin/32/5 ’ 8 ’ ’ /
Masters/Nationalised Bank
Manager # 9613766785.
Mat/B/P/AC0004571/1
Bengali/Kayastha/Caste no Bar//
30/B.Com, CA/5’7 ’ ’/Central
Govt. Employee # 9613766785.
Mat/B/P/AC0004572/1
Kalita/Assamese/33/ 5 ’10 ’ ’/
B.Tech, MBA/Nationalised Bank
Manager, Ghy # 9613435785.
Mat/B/P/AC0004573/1
Kalita/Assamese/Caste no Bar/32/
5’5’’/MA, B.Ed, NET, Ph.D/
Professor at Govt. College #
7035343836.
Mat/B/P/AC0004574/1
Assamese, Kalita 32, 5’9’’/BE,
MBA, NET, Ph.D working in
Govt. # 8471887825.
Mat/B/P/AC0004575/1
Assamese, Kalita 30, B.Tech
(AEC)/MBA (IIM), Engineer in
reputed MNC Bangalore #
8471887480.
Mat/B/P/AC0004576/1
Bengali, 30, BE (NIT)
Mechanical Engineer in IOCL
(Caste No Bar # 9854152573.
Mat/B/P/AC0004577/1
Brahmin, Assamese, 33, 5’8’’ BE/
MBA, Engineer in OIL #
8471887480.
Mat/B/P/AC0004578/1
Assamese, Kalita, 30, M.Tech,
Working in Central Govt #
8471887825.
Mat/B/P/AC0004579/1
Kalita, Assamese, 39, 5’11’’/BE,
MBA, Central Govt. Officer #
9854152573.
Mat/B/P/AC0004580/1
Assamese / OBC- 35/ 5’11’’,
Degree, working Govt. Officer,
Caste no Bar, Early marriage. @
8638153087.
Mat/B/P/AC0004581/1
Bengali/Brahmin -32/ 5 ’6 ’ ’/
M.Tech, working NF Railway,
only child, residency Guwahati
@ 8638153087.
Mat/B/P/AC0004582/1
Kalita/Assamese/31/5’8’’/Masters
Engineering from JEC/Engineer
of APDCL/residence Ghy/early
marriage/9365484399.
Mat/B/P/AC0004583/1
Hindu/Assamese/38 yrs/M.Tech/
working as an gazetted officer
in Govt. sector/Well cultured and
educated family of Guwahati/No
caste bar/Contact No.
9508008145.
Mat/B/P/AC000455/1
Hindu/Assamese/31 yrs/5’9’’/
MBBS and MS/working as a
Surgeon with Govt//own
property in Ghy/Caste no bar/
9016776318.
Mat/B/P/AC000456/1
Hindu/Assamese/Kalita/35 yrs/
MBA from IIM/working as a
Manager reputed MNC at Metro
city/earning in 7 figures/own
property in Ghy/Mobile No.
9508008145.
Mat/B/P/AC0004562/1
Muslim/Sunni/39 yrs./M.Tech/
working as a Civil Engineer with
Central Govt. of India at
Guwahati own property in Ghy/
No caste bar/Mobile No.
9508008145.
Mat/B/P/AC0004563/1
Hindu/Assamese/Brahmin/30
yrs/ 5’9’ ’/B.Tech and MBA/
working as a Engineer
Central PSU/earning in 7 figures/
own property in Ghy/
9016776318.
Mat/B/P/AC0004564/1
Brahmin/Hindu/Assamese/34
yrs/MD/Now working as a
Doctor in Govt. Hospital/Well
culture family from Assam/
Early marriage/Mobile No.
9508008145.
Mat/B/P/AC0004565/1
Bengali boy 32 years ME/
M.Tech working as a Chief
Technology officer in
Government Sector own
property in Guwahati looking
for a simple and educated girl.
6002008134.
Mat/B/P/AC0004566/1
Assamese boy 32 years from a
very good family B.Tech &
M.Tech working as a Software
Eng. posted in Bangalore looking
for a educated girl for early
marriage - 9903491278.
Mat/B/P/AC0004567/1
Bengali boy 32 year B.Tech/
M.Tech working in reputed
MNC Posted in Bangalore, own
resident in Guwahati, parents are
retired Govt. employee, only
child, looking for a educated
girl. Contact No. 9903491487.
Mat/B/P/......../1
GROOM WANTED
BRIDE WANTED
1 Bigha (14400 sq.ft.) plot of
Myadi patta land (2nd plot) for
sale at VIP SOS Rd. Airport,
Guwahati #98540-39732.
L&P/P/AC000364/8
2 bigha Myadi land for sale
Narengi Bonda. Total price 3 Cr.
Ph. 96785-74080.
L&P/P/NP000213/2
2 bighas of land (North
Lakhimpur Town, Na-Kari
Ward No. 1) for immediate sale.
Call : 60031-13855.
L&P/P/SP000255/2
2 katha 2 lecha Myadi land sale
at Beltola Tiniali, Monikanson
Path, Ph. 97070-96960.
L&P/P/UP000104/2
2 Katha Myadi Patta earth filling
Residential plot with Boundary
wall at Hatigaon. Opp. Medicity
for sale. Genuine buyers please
call- 9476819557.
L&P/P/UL000006/1
4 Plots (52 x 75 ft) of 1 Katha 7
Lechas for Sale at Barkura,
Nalbari. Ph: 9864757036.
L&P/P/AC000524/1
Urgently 1 Katha land with
Assam Type house for sale,
Gitanagar, Gitamandir. Price: 30
Lakh. Contact: 75769-17893.
L&P/P/BP000067/1
Sale of 1.5 Katha land and (two)
2 storeyed Bldg. and with Assam
Type House with running water
near Modern English School at
Kahilipara. Contact: 60008-
13127.
L&P/P/NP000218/1
3 Katha Myadi land with wall
(near Sonapur College). Ph:
69015-70595.
L&P/RL000098/1
Sale Eighteen Lessa Myadi Patta
land Kotokychuburi, Tezpur.
7099277466.
L&P/P/NP000224/1
Accommodation available
suitable accommodation available
for working men with modern
amenities in Chandmari main road
area. For details call on 83999-
24410 & 70020-96829.
Accom/P/UP000127/15
Commercial space @ 400 sq.ft.
needed Contact 9101408089.
Location preference Beltola, 6
Mile, Hatigaon.
Acco/P/AC000508/1
For rent 3201 sq.ft. Royal
Arcade 1st floor, near Ulubari
Chariali. 2 carparking D.G. set
space. Ph. 9706127963,
9205095275.
CS/P/AC000214/1
Tolet for Office/Institution.
Contact: 7002654439.
CS/P/SP000308/1
4000 sq. ft 1st floor, 6000 sq. ft
2nd floor fully furnished 6000
sq. ft 3rd floor & 4000 sq. ft 4th
floor Commercial Space
available on rent at Beekey
Tower, Ganeshguri Chariali. Ph:
8486577847.
CS/P/SP000300/1
2500 sq. ft 2nd floor space for
rent at Paltan Bazar, G.S. Road,
Guwahati opp. KFC for Office/
Bank/Showroom. 8638571585.
CS/P/SP000293/1
3000+sq.ft.area available for
commercial rent at prime location
on Zoo Narengi Main Road,near
Geetanagar Thana. Parking
available. Central govt. ,
Corporate offices, Banks
preferred. Contact Mobile No
7086062024.
CS/RL000092/3
270 sqft room opposite Axis
Bank Silpukhuri Branch. Ph-
8638506737.
CS/P/AC000521/1
Commercial Space available in
2nd & 3rd floor, total area 4265
sq. ft of four storeyed RCC
Building 40' ft (appro.) away
from State Bank of India New
Guwahati Branch. Contact phone
No.: 98640-72364.
CS/P/SP000312/1
Commercial Space (130 sq. ft)
Ground floor for rent at
Chandmari Bus Stop. Ph:
98640-10641.
CS/P/NP000234/2
RCC HOUSE FOR RENT
FOR OFFICE/INSTITUTE/
RAJBARI PATH,
GANESHGURI (NEAR
FLYOVER), GUWAHATI.
9954049201, 7002329282.
CS/P/BP000066/1
One 220 sq. ft Shop & 2 nos.
700 sq. ft each vacant space for
rent at Zoo Road Tiniali. Contact:
7002276249.
CS/P/BP000072/1
Home tuition for Piano,
Keyboard, Guitar Vocal,
Modern Song, Ph. 96785-
74080.
Music/P/NP000212/2
Online/Home Tutor for Guitar/
Piano/Ukulele/Flute/Song Sound
Engineering classes. Ph. No.
9706377262.
Music/P/AP000070/1
A Cold Storage available at
Guwahati near Lokhra Chariali,
on rent contact M. No.
9706048968.
Cold Storage/P/AC000501/1
Contact for Online Tender
Upload (E-Tender), Provident
Fund (PF), ESIC, MSME Digital
Signature. Ph. 9508382006.
Consultancy/P/AC000493/4
Design and decor for all kind of
residential and commercial
spaces. Contact- 7002399580.
Inter/Design/P/AC000503/1
We provide easy Personal Loan/
Loan against property at
affordable rate. #8133838566.
Loan/P/AC000519/1
Rent/Lease/Buy/Sell warehouse,
showroom, office, Land, Flat
7002089283 (Property Dealer).
Property Dealer/P/AC000309/1
A running Computer Education
Center at Zoo Road near
Commerce College requires
party for outright sale. Ph:
98640-26510.
Busi/P/UP000147/3
Good Business opportunity with
a reliable Project and earn
handsome amount every Month.
Contact: 9435416036.
Busi/P/UP000145/1
Available for rent fully furnished
4 bedroom Guest House of 2700
Sq. ft. with an independent
terrace along with Service and
Food at P.P. Road, Ulubari from
1st July, 2020. Contact : Gautam
- 9864344712.
Guest House/P/SP000295/2
Single Clamp Perfect Binding
Machine for sale. Ph: 98647-
54289.
Printing & Ma./P/NP000237/1
Sale your any Gold items to us
for cash needs. Zoo Tiniali
99543-05149.
S&P/P/BP000062/5
For Sale: Computerised Wheel
Balancing, Wheel Alignment,
Air Compressor & Tyre
Changer in good condition at 6
Lakhs only. Contact:
9435304796.
S&P/P/AC000498/2
Home nursing care, Baby
care, Patient care. Contact :
86388 - 95299, 86387-22884.
Nursing/P/SP000228/15
We provide Oldagecare/
Patientcare/Domestic maid at
home contact- 6913331735.
Nursing/P/SP000288/5
2500 to 98,000 sq.ft. Industrial
Shed/Warehouse, Godown at
Khanapara, Beltola, Lokhra,
Amingaon, Changsari, Mirza.
94354-03986.
Godown/P/AC000234/30
4000 sq. ft Ground floor & 8700
sq. ft First floor Godown
available at Garchuk. Ph:
8486577847.
Godown/P/SP000301/1
R.C.C. Godown, Ground floor,
loading/unloading space,
Piyoliphukan Road, Rehabari,
Guwahati, 9101558005.
Godown/P/AC000453/1
Medhi Packers, Khanapara, local
& all India Packers &
transportation service 94354-
35919, 6913333595.
P&M/P/AC000308/3
Rhino packers, Sixmile M:
9864469464, Local shifting M:
94018-22253 (All India),
packers & Transportation
Household Goods.
P&M/P/AC000440/30
Contact for Surrogate Mother
Call- 7578991257 (Call only
Married Couple).
Surrogate Mother/AC000451/2
KENT OZONE VEGETABLE
CLEANER (ALSO FRUITS,
SALAD, NONVEG): KENT
RO, UV, UF FILTERS.
COMMERCIAL &
DOMESTIC IRON
REMOVAL FILTERS FROM
RS. 6800 ONWARDS-
PENTAIR WATER FRP
VESSEL. ALSO SPARES,
SOFTENERS RO PLANTS.
CONTACT AQUAZONE G.S.
ROAD, CHRISTIANBASTI.
SALES- 9864067028:
SERVICE- 9954497571.
Water Purifier/P/NC000026/2
500/1000/1500/2500/3000
sq.ft. Office space. No security
deposit. Contact : 98540-57297,
96788-02582.
OS/P/NP000205/8
Ground Floor Office/Godown
1000 sq.ft. 3 big rooms Rehabari
8811097180.
OS/......./1
Building at Zoo Road Tiniali,
Guwahati for Office/Institute on
rent. 8471828882.
OS/P/AC000496/1
Two numbers Office Space of
1500 sq. ft each on 3rd floor
available near DGP Office,
Ulubari with lift, DG, backup,
parking. Phone: 9678163740.
OS/P/AC000510/1
India, China will resolvedifferences through
peaceful means: NepalKATHMANDU, June 20:
Nepal on Saturday said it wasconfident that both its “friend-ly neighbours” India and Chi-na will resolve their borderstandoff at the Line of ActualControl through peacefulmeans, keeping in mind thestability of the region andworld peace.
The Himalayan nation,sandwiched between the twoAsian giants, said it has alwaysstood firmly for regional andworld peace and expressedconfidence that the differenc-es between India and Chinawill be resolved in the “spiritof good neighbourliness”.
“Nepal maintains that dis-putes between the countriesshould be resolved throughpeaceful means,” the foreignministry said in a statement,two days after the Nepal gov-ernment completed the proc-ess of redrawing the coun-try’s political map through aConstitutional amendment,incorporating three strategi-cally important Indian areas ofLipulekh, Kalapani and Limpi-yadhura in a move that could
severely jolt bilateral rela-tions with New Delhi.
The foreign ministry state-ment noted that Nepal has al-ways stood firmly for region-al and world peace.
“In the context of recentdevelopments in the GalwanValley area between ourfriendly neighbours India andChina, Nepal is confident thatboth the neighbouring coun-tries will resolve, in the spiritof good neighbourliness, theirmutual differences throughpeaceful means in favour ofbilateral, regional and worldpeace and stability,” it said.
Nepal’s statement comes inthe backdrop of clashes thathave taken place between theforces of two countries in theGalwan Valley in Ladakh.
Twenty Indian Army person-nel, including a Colonel, werekilled in the clash with Chinesetroops in the Galwan Valley onMonday night, the biggest mil-itary confrontation in over fivedecades that has significantlyescalated the already volatileborder standoff between thetwo countries. – PTI
Pandemicaffects mentalhealth of newmoms: StudyTORONTO, June 20: The
COVID-19 pandemic has in-creased the risk of depressionand anxiety in new moms, ac-cording to a study which saysone in seven women alreadystruggle with these mental ill-ness symptoms in the perina-tal period.
According to the research,published in the journal Fron-
tiers in Global Women’s
Health, the likelihood of ma-ternal depression and anxietyhas substantially increasedduring the pandemic.
“The social and physical iso-lation measures that are crit-ically needed to reduce thespread of the virus are takinga toll on the physical and men-tal health of many of us,” saidMargie Davenport, study co-author from the University ofAlberta in Canada.
For new moms, the scien-tists said, these stresses comewith side effects.
“We know that experienc-ing depression and anxiety dur-ing pregnancy and the postpar-tum period can have detrimen-tal effects on the mental andphysical health of both motherand baby that can persist foryears,” Davenport explained.
Such effects, according to theresearchers, can include pre-mature delivery, reduced moth-er-infant bonding, and develop-mental delays in infants. – PTI
Demonstrationsagainst police
violence inFrance
PARIS, June 20: Hundredsof people in Paris protestedon Saturday against racismand police violence and inmemory of Black men whodied following encounterswith French police or suspi-cious circumstances.
Many protesters congre-gated in the central Place dela Republique. Some carrieda placard bearing the wordsJustice For Ibo, a referenceto Ibrahima Bah, 22, who diedin an October motorbikecrash near a police operation.
Bah’s family suspects offic-ers were responsible.
The protesters planned tomarch to the former home ofLamine Dieng, a 25-year-oldFranco-Senegalese man arrest-ed in 2007 who died in a policevan. A separate demonstrationin support of undocumentedworkers planned to join up withthe anti-racism march.
Last week, it emerged thatthe French government agreedto pay 145,000 euros($162,000) to Dieng’s relativesafter 13 years of legal wrangling.Demonstrations have eruptedacross the globe decrying rac-ism and police brutality after thebrutal death in the UnitedStates last month of BlackAmerican George Floyd. – AP
The fountain on the Assam State Museum premises as seenon Saturday. – AT photo
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 5
CITY
Janasanyog/D/1514/20
LOCAL FORECAST:
Generally cloudy sky with
one or two spells of rain
or thundershower.
Maximum and minimum
temperatures are most
likely to be 34°C & 25°C
respectively on Sunday.
TEMPERATURE:
Max 34.6°CMin 25.0°C
WEATHER
GUWAHATI
STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI, June 20: People of As-
sam today observed Rabha Divas to pay
tribute to revolutionary artiste and ac-
tivist Bishnu Prasad Rabha on his 51st
death anniversary.
But this year, in view of the novel
coronavirus pandemic, very few func-
tions were organised to observe the
day. People took to social media and
shared many works and writings of
Rabha, who throughout his entire life,
fought for the rights of the marginal-
ised sections of society.
In Guwahati city, the All Assam Stu-
dents’ Union (AASU) observed the day
at the Swahid Nyas building. Speaking
on the occasion, AASU chief adviser Dr
Samujjal Bhattacharyya said, “It is one
of our long-pending demands that in or-
COVID-19 restrictsobservance of Rabha Divas
Members of All Guwahati Students’ Union paying tribute to Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha on the occasion of RabhaDivas, at Swahid Nyas Bhawan, in Guwahati on Saturday. – AT photo
der to ensure in-depth and methodical
research work on the cultural and liter-
ary doyens of Assam, the State govern-
ment must fund and maintain chairs in
the names of Bishnu Rabha, Jyotiprasad
Agarwala and Dr Bhupen Hazarika so that
future generations can benefit from the
contributions of these cultural icons.”
The Asom Yuva Parishad and Asom
Chatra Parishad jointly commemorated
the day here in a low-key manner. Lead-
ers of the two organisations paid floral
tribute to the legendary figure. Mem-
bers of the organisations also performed
Rabha Sangeet on the occasion.
The Asam Sahitya Sabha took to Fa-
cebook to observe the day. Sabha presi-
dent Kuladhar Saikia informed that Bish-
nu Prasad Rabha’s son Prithviraj Rabha,
noted poet Upen Rabha Hakasam and
many others took part in the online event.
All branches and district committees
of the Sahitya Sabha also observed the
day in their respective places. In case of
Gogona, the Sabha’s Mumbai branch,
president Saikia inaugurated the pro-
gramme through a webinar.
Speaking on the occasion, Saikia said
Rabha’s contributions could help the peo-
ple of the State develop a composite cul-
ture by strengthening the bond among
different communities.
Luit, the Assamese society in Pune,
also observed Rabha Divas by
conducting different online cultural
competitions.
Meanwhile, the Satra Mukti San-
gram Samiti today organised an online
discussion on Facebook where music
director Manas Robin, actor
Himangshu Prasad Das and singer
Arup Jyoti Barua took part.
CITY CORRESPONDENT
GUWAHATI, June 20:
Several fountains in the city
that have been lying defunct
for months have become a
cause of concern for the city
residents as they could be
the cause of possible
outbreak of dengue.
Water fountains and
recreational facilities for
children have remained
inoperational for months at
Shraddhanjali Kanan,
Nehru Park and Tarun Ram
Phukan Park in Guwahati.
Moreover, fountains at the
State Museum and District
Library are also lying
defunct for several months.
A security guard at the
Shraddhanjali Kanan said,
“There are two water
fountains inside the park for
amusement of the public.
But one of the fountains has
remained defunct for
months and the other one
has remained inoperational
due to the lockdown.
Mosquitoes are seen
buzzing around the foun-
tains. No cleaning-up has
been undertaken since the
park was thrown open for
public this month.”
The Guwahati Metropoli-
tan Development Authority
(GMDA) which is in charge
of maintenance of all
infrastructures inside parks,
has given contracts to
private parties to maintain
the parks.
As per the health
Defunct fountains couldbe cause of dengue
department, every year
nearly 90 per cent of the
total cases of dengue in the
State are reported from
Guwahati alone.
“We have received
complaints about mosquito
menace in the Shrad-
dhanjali Kanan park. One
of the reasons for this is
the inadequate drainage
system along the bounda-
ry wall of the park,” a
source in the Shraddhanja-
li Kanan said.
The Guwahati Municipal
Corporation carried out an
anti-mosquito fogging
drive in the wards of
Guwahati city, but the
drive did not cover these
places of recreation as
they were closed at the
time of fogging due to the
lockdown.
Many people living near
the city parks are of the
view that the rise in the
mosquito count could lead
to an outbreak of dengue.
“As no cleaning pro-
gramme and fogging drive
have been undertaken,
these fountains are now
becoming breeding
grounds for mosquitoes.
We fear that there could be
an outbreak of dengue. We
appeal to the authorities
concerned to take neces-
sary steps in this regard
without delay,” a citizen
living near the Shrad-
dhanjali Kanan said.
STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI, June 20:
The All Assam Netaji
Subhas Chandra Bose
Birthday Celebration
Committee filed an FIR at
the Paltan Bazar Police
Station today against
Garga Chatterjee, a
resident of Kolkata, for
tweeting derogatory
remarks on Swargadeo
Chaolung Sukapha.
Another FIR filed againstGarga Chatterjee
“In his tweet dated
June 17, he has termed
Sukapha a Chinese
invader and also raised
the question of why
Sukapha Divas is cele-
brated in Assam. We
strongly condemn such a
statement from him at a
time when the relations
between India and China
have aggravated. We
think he has some hidden
political agenda or a
motive to incite commu-
nal tension in Assam,”
working president of the
organisation Debashish
Sengupta stated.
General secretary of
the organisation Rajib Das
and Sankar Chakraborty
also appealed to all
sections of people in
Assam to not give
importance to such
agenda-driven comments
on social media.
Hornbill chickrescued
GUWAHATI, June 20: The
priests of Navagraha Temple
here rescued a chick of the
rare hornbill bird on Friday
and handed it over to the As-
sam State Zoo authorities.
The chick had fallen from a
tree hole in the temple fron-
tyard while trying to fly. The
priests, noticing the bird being
attacked by the temple mon-
keys, immediately rescued it
and handed it over to the State
Zoo authorities. Around this
time last year, a male hornbill
was electrocuted near the tem-
ple. – Staff Reporter
Gas-insulatedsub-stationof APDCL
inauguratedGUWAHATI, June 20:
The Geeta Mandir gas-in-
sulated sub-station of the
Assam Power Distribution
Company Ltd (APDCL)
was inaugurated by APD-
CL Chairman and Manag-
ing Director VK Piperse-
nia and Rakesh Agarwala
respectively at a function
here on Friday.
The 2×10 MVA, 33/11
kV sub-station will supply
quality power to the APD-
CL consumers of the Zoo
Road and Narengi electrical
sub-divisions.
The APDCL said in a state-
ment here that BG Tiniali, Pa-
nipath, Narikalbari, Zoo Ti-
niali, part of Mother Teresa
Road, Hatigarh Chariali, ex-
CJI’s residence, Geeta Man-
dir, etc., are sought to be con-
nected with the Geeta Man-
dir sub-station of the Zoo
Road Electrical Sub-division.
Boro Chowk, Ahmed Na-
gar, Debajani, Lakhimand-
ir Path, Santinagar, Yuvan-
agar, Narengi Tiniali, etc.,
are sought to be connected
with the Narengi Electri-
cal Sub-division, said the
power utility.
Bharalusluice gate
closedCITY CORRESPONDENT
GUWAHATI, June 20:
With the water level of the
Brahmaputra rising continu-
ously, the Water Resources
Department has closed the
main sluice gate of the Bhar-
alu river here today.
An official of the Water
Resource Department said
that if the sluice gate is kept
open, water from the Brah-
maputra would flow back into
the Bharalu, flooding the en-
tire city. The sluice gate will
be reopened after the Brah-
maputra water level recedes.
The official said there is
no reason for the people to
panic as five highly power-
ful machines have been en-
gaged to pump out the wa-
ter from the Bharalu into
the Brahmaputra.
AHSEC onlineadmission
dates extendedSTAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI, June 20: As
per the instructions from the
Assam Higher Secondary
Education Council (AHSEC),
the Gauhati Commerce Col-
lege (GCC) has extended the
period of online admission
form submission date for
SEBA candidates from June
23 to June 30.
The admission dates
would be announced through
the college website in the
coming days. The GCC has
asked the applicants to keep
following the official website
www.gauhaticommercecollege.in
for further updates.
Templetimings
STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI, June 20:
The management of Sri
Balaji Mandir at Betkuchi
here has informed that the
temple will remain closed
from June 22 to 25 on ac-
count of Ambubachi. The
temple will reopen on June
26 from 8 am for devotees,
stated a press release is-
sued here today.
6 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020
y friend’s ingenuity in
finding time to feed the
lone, unattended bovine
at home amidst his
daughter’s marriage cel-
ebrations moved me and rekindled
my regard for the holy cow.
I dropped in from Delhi at the mar-
riage venue, a sprawling lawn in the
sylvan Nangal town of Punjab along
Sutlej River. My friend Dr Chabba, a
veterinarian by temperament, educa-
tion and profession, belonged to San-
tokhgarh, some 8 km to the West
across State Himachal border.
With keen eye and ear for animals,
Dr Chabba could tell the condition of
an animal at a glance. Though a silent
worker away from limelight and usu-
Bovine love
MESSAGE FOR TODAY
Don’t trust the person who has broken faith once.
– WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
At least 20 Indian Army
personnel have died in a
clash with Chinese troops
at Galwan Valley in East-
ern Ladakh amidst talks
between the two sides to
disengage . How could this
happen?
It is most unfortunate that
we have lost 20 gallant sol-
diers due to most barbaric acts
of Chinese PLA. The way the
unarmed soldiers were killed
demonstrate China’s sinister
design to change the status
quo of the LAC forcefully.
This is particularly tragic as
both countries have agreed to
a Disengagement and De-es-
calation plan on 6 th June.
Significantly no shots
were fired . That is no arms
were used. What does it
signify?
It is surprising that our
soldiers went without weap-
ons in the hours of darkness
to ascertain whether the
Chinese troops had vacated
the areas as decided earlier.
t is noticed that everywhere there
is talk on lay off but is unemploy-
ment falling equally across the
gender? In India mostly the work-
ing population starts from the age of
15 or above. Despite India being the
5th largest economy in the world
where 48% population are females, we
have been witnessing that labour force
participation rate has been falling dras-
tically since 2005.According to the
Deloitte Report, the female labour
force participation has declined from
36.7% in 2005 to 26% in 2018, due to
various reasons like lack of quality edu-
cation, social and economic limitations
etc. Women are increasingly finding it
difficult to find a job may be due to
their family responsibilities.
At this crisis time when virus is not
discriminating then why only women
are becoming victims. Not only are
women losing jobs, we are also paid
less. The kind of occupation and sector
we decide to choose lead the society
to pay us less and moreover mother-
hood and child care always compel us
to accept part-time employment. In
India, we all have been inculcated with
the thought since childhood that tak-
ing care of house, kids including help-
ing their studies falls on women’s
shoulders . When we return to work
full time, we are left with the choice of
accepting a lower wage as compared
to the wages we would have earned
had we stayed in the original job. If we
look around we will find that many of
our female friends had to accept a job
with lesser amount when they re-
turned after child birth. Not denying
the fact that there are Acts like Mater-
nity Benefit Act etc but how many of
us actually to go through these legal
nitty gritty.
On March 24 when our Prime Min-
ister announced 21 days lockdown
which has been extended twice, it
made many workers jobless. Around
33 millions in their 30s lost their jobs.
Now when lay off is happening all
around it is adversely affecting a major
portion of economy which represents
female work force, working as domes-
tic workers, casual labourers, street
Ivendors, small scale services like hair
dressing etc .If we take global record
then we will see out of 44 million work-
ers in the most affected sectors, 31
million women are facing unemploy-
ment compared to 13 million men
(facts excluding China) because
women are forced to drop out for their
household responsibilities and in India
this gap is more wider.
Interestingly this drop out section
is not considered as unemployment
in our record. Many who have lost
their jobs in this crisis might not able
to return to the similar role. Except
health sector which is still being domi-
nated by female but here also their
health is at high risk while keeping
their job ,retail sector is going down
and auto mobile sector is hit hard,
tourism and hospitality, aviation where
we find major portion occupied by fe-
males are getting affected. In 2008-
2009 recessions, we saw major slow
down in male dominated industries like
construction and finance. But this cri-
sis is showing a different picture be-
cause lot of high contact workplace
like day care, salons, dentist, show
rooms of cloths and shoes, leisure sec-
tor, non durable goods manufacturing
sectors are on the way to close their
doors or cutting down the number of
employees and these are the fields
where number of female employees
are high. On April 15th, IATA noted
that 20 lakh jobs are at risk. On the
same day the hospitality and Tourism
sector spoke of job loss of around 38
million, which is 70% of total work
force, day cares are still closed, fitness
centre and salons centre, show rooms,
entertainment industry like movie
halls, malls, event sectors already had
sent half of their employees back home
on unpaid leave, so this small statis-
tics is enough to show the clear pic-
ture how much this virus is bringing
lay off to females.
We always see man as the bread
earner in society. According to the
‘Progress of the World’s Women 2019-
20' report , an estimated 4.5 percent
of all Indian households-13 million are
single parents and there are many
households where female whether its
daughter or wife is the prime earner,
the layoff which is happening with this
major women work force is going to
have major impact on these families.
Moreover, whether its formal or in-
formal economy, when there is lay off,
women are at the receiving end as they
are considered as less productive due
to their family commitment as com-
pared to men, so women are treated
as disposable. We all fail to see the
greater share of work done by female.
When there was an announcement of
re-opening the economy on 1st June,
2020, schools and day care are still
closed which is making female of the
house responsible to take care of both
house hold chores and office work
which undoubtedly makes them work
more with no time for rest. As a result
women are found more stressed than
men. Study has found that men work
about two hours less than women each
week on average. This is the case when
men are doing more unpaid work than
what their fathers used to do.
Another major section of women
employment represents the migrant
workers in urban areas as domestic
helpers. They are always deprived
from all basic working necessities.
Now during this crisis their inflow of
income depends on their individual
owner. Moreover in this crisis or due
to this chain effect may be many house-
holds will not go for opting a domestic
help and this may lead to another lay
off in this sector as well.
On the other hand if we talk about
rural India then there too we find that
number of women working in rural
India is falling at high rate due to more
educated female workers movement
to formal and paid work to urban ar-
eas, shrinking of the agriculture sec-
tor is also one of the prime reason.
Due to the recent movement of mi-
grant labourers in large number from
urban to rural area seemed to have
exposed unemployment in rural India.
However, industries are opening and
MGNREGA works have started after
May 17th, so its gives a little relaxa-
tion. Despite the above grim situation
of daily lay off, we need to see the
brighter side.
“I feel it is an intelligence failure that we did not anticipate
the build up. –MM PALLAM RAJU, former Union Minister
on blaming NDA Government for intelligence failure that led
to Indo-China clash.
“PM Modi, these tragic times dictate putting money directly
in the hands of the middle class and poor. Stop profiteering
from their misery... – RAHUL GANDHI, Congress leader
“In next five years, India will become a manufacturing hub
for electric vehicles. –NITIN GADKARI, Union Minister of
Road Transport and Highways
“We never provoke anyone, but we don’t compromise with
the integrity and sovereignty of our country ... India wants
peace...” – NARENDRA MODI, PM, India
“He (Susant Singh Rajput) was harassed by the Bollywood. A
group which runs the Bollywood thinks nobody can or should
become superstar without their help. He was killed. He deserves
justice.” –AJIT DOVAL, National Security Adviser, India
“China could be a peaceful partner, a good trade partner,but they’re not showing that right now, and NATO isbeginning to assess what China is doing as well.” – KAYBAILEY HUTCHISON, US envoy, to NATO
“The pandemic makes environment’s care ever more ur-
gent.” – POPE FRANCIS
“We do not want to straightaway reimpose a lockdown on
the basis of 25 positive cases. We want to build a bigger sample
size.... a second lockdown will be difficult for people when the
economy has just started growing.” – HIMANTA BISWA
SARMA, Health Minister, Assam
“Regular practice of Yoga boosts immunity, helps fight stress
and leads to a healthy body and mind....” – SARBANANDA
SONOWAL, CM, Assam
“India should be prepared for an outbreak of conflict below
war, but above (the scale of ) incidents of border skirmishes. –
SHANKAR ROY CHOWDHURY, former Army Chief
Voices of the WEEKn Lata Moni Das
Working women amid Covid crisis
On the contrary PLA troops
were waiting with iron rods
and clubs to physically as-
sault our unarmed troops.
There have been a lot of ques-
tion as to why our soldiers
were unarmed .According to
the statement issued on 18
June by our External affairs
Minister, troops carry arms
however armies on both side
do not use firearms as per
the Bilateral Agreements of
1996 and 2005.
The current rules of en-
gagement that restricts use
of arms to avoid accidental
triggering of violence when
there is peace and tranquility
is understandable. However
the present situation in the
Eastern Ladakh is far from
peace and tranquility. As a
matter of fact it is almost a
war like situation.
These are the first fatal-
ities of Indian personnel
reported after 45 years on
the LAC. What is your as-
sessment of this violent
development on the Chi-
nese side?
The latest Chinese intru-
sions cannot be compared
with any other intrusions of
the past including that of the
Doklam plateau. The recent
violation of LAC in a number
of places is part of the grand
design of the Chinese lead-
ership at the highest level.
It clearly indicates that Chi-
na is attempting to change
the status of LAC. I feel af-
ter hard bargaining by India,
the PLA may vacate a few
areas but they are unlikely
to vacate all strategic
heights they occupied. As a
last resort India might have
to consider Limited Offen-
sive Action on date, time and
location of her choosing to
send a tough message to the
Chinese leadership. Howev-
er results of exercising such
an option should be analyzed
in the context of the butter-
fly effect of limited offensive
in other areas and conse-
quent impact on the coun-
try’s economy.
What is the strategic
importance of Galwan Val-
ley? Why are the Chinese
suddenly advancing on the
Indian side?
The Galwan Valley has
great strategic importance
specially after the construc-
tions of the 255km long Dar-
buk –Shyok-DBO (Daulat
Beg Oldie) road. Presently
constructions of a numbers
of culverts as well as feeder
roads leading to LAC is un-
der progress. These will
greatly speed up the induc-
tions of defence forces to the
border areas. The Heights
around the valley allow us
to dominate the Xinjiang –
Tibet Highway
It is said that the
present development may
be a fallout of the Indian
government"s decision to
declare Ladakh as an Un-
ion Territory which was
opposed by the Chinese
gov ernment.
The declaration of Ladakh
as Union Territory could be
one of the factors but cer-
tainly not the main factor.
This is an overall design of
China to alter the LAC oth-
erwise they would not have
intruded in many sectors si-
multaneously with sizeable
troops. I feel due to the Chi-
nese actions, the sanctity of
LAC is lost. China in the fu-
ture may carry out incur-
sions in other locations of the
LAC and assert the area to
be theirs since border is not
demarcated.
The Indian External Af-
fairs Ministry has said
that the violent face-off
was the result of an at-
tempt by the Chinese side
to unilaterally change the
status quo in the region.
I agree with India’s Exter-
nal Ministry statement that
China wants to unilaterally
change the status quo of the
3488 km long Indo-China
border but I hope our Gov-
ernment will tell the nation
as to what actions they have
taken since early May to re-
solve the issue. I do not re-
call any strong message de-
livered to China till around
third week of May. Was the
Government aware that in-
cursions have taken place
and did it apprise the politi-
cal leadership? Our public
has the right to know what
diplomatic and political steps
have been taken to thwart
Chinese evil designs in the
future.
Is it true that vast tracts
of Indian territory in Ak-
sai Chin have already been
illegally occupied by Chi-
na over the years?
Entire barren Aksai Chin
plateau comprising of more
than 35000 sqkm was captured
and occupied by China in ear-
ly 1960s. The plateau was part
of erstwhile princely state of
Jammu and Kashmir. In fact,
this is one of the major dis-
puted areas between the two
countries.
China also claims Aru-
nachal Pradesh in the
Eastern sector as part of
it's territory. What are the
implications of the Chi-
nese action on our north-
eastern borders?
China claims Arunachal
Pradesh, parts of Utta-
rkhand and Eastern Ladakh.
While they may not carry
out large scale intrusions in
Arunacahal Pradesh at this
juncture yet the Indian
army needs to be on high
alert all along the border.
Meanwhile, the defence in-
frastructure particularly
roads have to be developed
for quick movement of the
troops. All intelligence gath-
ering agencies specially the
use of satellite to daily mon-
itor the Chinese side of the
border is of paramount im-
portance.
Finally as a former mili-
tary officer how do you fore-
see the developments on
the LAC in the coming
days?
I feel with this barbaric act
of China they have lost all the
goodwill of our country. I think
it will take years to mend the
relationship. India must build
up its military and economic
capability to face China’s bel-
ligerence.
Brigadier R Borthakur, Sena Medal did his schooling fromSainik school , Goalpara (Assam). After acquiring military andacademic qualifications from National Defence Academy, Pune,and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, he was commissionedto an infantry Regiment in 1977. Subsequently in 1984, he optedfor Military Intelligence Corps. He served in various assignmentsand retired in 2012. He was nominated as a Member of AssamPublic Service Commission (APSC) in December 2012. He re-tired from the Commission as Chairman In charge in April 2017.
Harish Barthwal............................................................
al politicking in state veterinary de-
partment he served for over three
decades. He was conferred several
honours for his outstanding perform-
ance proving that real work speaks.
As darkness was enveloping the
hilly town, the Baraat arrived far ear-
lier than scheduled. While the snacks
were being served, Dr Chabba ob-
served something amiss. All mem-
bers of a neighbouring family who had
agreed to feed the cow were there
relishing the snacks. The cow had
remained unfed for sure! Losing no
time, he hastened towards the exit
of the enclosure. At my query he
said. “These fellows had to join the
party only after some of us returned
home to relieve them, yet all of them
are already here. So I must take a
round to tend to the hungry cow.
Everything is in order here and the
rituals shall begin only after two
hours.” I volunteered to join him for
the noble cause.
After reaching Santokhgarh, 15-
minute undulating drive on bumpy
road, the bride’s father first caressed
the cow, looking so lonesome that
day, gave her the much needed wa-
ter, changed its dress, cleaned the
dung, washed the floor, cut the fod-
der to pieces with my help and affec-
tionately offered it to the hungry cow.
He milked the cow and handed over
the milk container to the next door
neighbour.
We were back from the errand in
an hour and half. “We were truant for
a holy cause”, I said. Dr Chabba
quipped complacently, “For holy cow
as well; God brought the Baraatis be-
fore time to let us perform our duty.”
MFrom THE PAST
‘Chinese action aimed at altering LAC’
NEW GOVT IN UK MAY TAKE HARDER ATTITUDETOWARDS INDIA– SMT GANDHI
PATNA, June 20: The Prime Minister, Srimati Indira Gandhi, told pressmen here thismorning that the victory of the Conservative Party in the British general election did notmake much difference to India, report PTI. However, she said, the new Government inBritain “might take a harder attitude towards Indians in Britain.” Parrying questions thePrime Minister said it would not be proper for her to prophesy anything at this stage.Replying to a question on the problems of Adibasis, Srimati Gandhi conceded that a greatdeal of work remained to be done to help them. The major problem was unemployment,she said and pointed out that there were a few new schemes for providing more employ-ment to all, including tribals. The Prime Minister said the unemployment problem couldbe solved only in stages. “No country”, she added “can solve it in one go.” Answeringanother question if some organizational Congressmen had earlier met her at Ranchi, thePrime Minister said, “some of those, who had left the Congress, express their wish tocome back in view of the changed situation’.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 1970
No respiteEver since the novel coronavirus outbreak commenced in
an animal market in China’s Wuhan, there has been no res-
pite for Planet Earth. At the moment of writing, the world has
witnessed over 8.7 million cases and 46 lakh deaths, and
there is little indication that the ravage would cease in the
immediate future. The US, with around 2.3 million afflicted
and 1.3 lakh fatalities, has for quite a while held the top posi-
tion in the list of 213 countries struck by the pandemic. Most
of the States there continue to show a rising trajectory of
cases, particularly after the gradual lifting of the lockdown.
Brazil, which like the USA has a maverick President who is
yet to concede the terrible destructive prowess of the virus,
has over a million cases and almost 50,000 deaths. The tra-
jectory of affliction and deaths has to an extent slowed down
in Europe and UK, though because of the lifting of restrictive
measures, the fear of a second wave remains a real threat.
But the disease is picking up pace in Asia and Africa and the
grounds for hoping that different environment and ethnicity
will dilute the viral impact are quickly slipping away. This is
particularly true for India, which saw a slow start to the pan-
demic, but is now showing an ominous spike.
Equally perturbing is the global economic scenario which
experts say has entered a recessionary phase, and it would be
tortuous climb for it to return to the pre-coronavirus stage. The
problem with a market economy driven by close relationship of
demand and supply is that, once both cease, it takes a dive. In
these times of uncertainty consumers are purchasing only
victuals that are absolutely necessary which means that man-
ufacturers in other sectors have had to decrease production
because of lack of demand. For instance, automobile manufac-
turers have had to slash their output because of almost cessa-
tion of demand, and the real estate industry has had to cap
construction activities because there are few buyers. This has
led to a vicious cycle where retrenchment of workers has be-
come the order of the day; being jobless entails less economic
empowerment for consumers thus lesser consumption, lack of
demand and enforced cutting down of supplies. Highly devel-
oped countries like the US have seen record breaking number
of unemployed, so the status in a developing nation like India
can well be imagined. At the moment the global sky is very
cloudy indeed and only the timely discovery of an effective
and easily accessible vaccine or drug might save mankind.
However, when these might be available remains literally a
million dollar question, and till that blessed moment there will be
no respite for entire humanity!
Yoga DayYoga is one of the most important gifts to the mankind by
the ancient seers of India. Yoga is a physical and mental
health system practices. The principle of yoga is to
strengthen the body, increase the concentration levels,
stretch the muscles, and ensure proper relaxation of the
body. The proper practices of yoga not only ensure a
healthy body and mind but it also helps to ward away dis-
eases. While yoga was practiced in India for thousands of
years very few outside the subcontinent were aware of it.
But now yoga has gained popularity and it is practised in
almost all the nations across the globe. And even doctors
advise practise of yoga to calm and relax the mind in this
stress filled world and to keep healthy. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi formally took yoga to the world stage. Modi
in his address during the 69 th session of United Nations
General Assembly in 2014 made a call for an International
Day of Yoga and suggested June 21 as it is the longest day
of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a spe-
cial significance.` The proposal was generated a positive
response among the member nations and the Internation-
al Day of Yoga is being celebrated annually since June 21,
2015. The first Yoga Day celebrations in India held at New
Delhi where Prime Minister Modi and other dignitaries
performed around 21 asans and created two Guinness
World records of largest participation and having national-
ities from 84 nations taking part.
This year the Covid-19 pandemic has cast its dark
shadow on the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga.
Like the earlier years due to the social distancing norms
`in` place to keep coronavirus at bay, there won’t` be any
mass `participation to commemorate the Day. However
keeping in sync with the changing times, this year the
theme set by the United Nations is ‘Yoga for Health-Yoga
at Home. This year’s theme intends to drive home the
message that yoga is a powerful tool to deal with stress of
uncertainty and isolation and helps to maintain physical
well-being. The International Day of Yoga on Sunday will
be celebrated on digital media platforms. This year the
yoga enthusiasts will perform the asanas from the safety
of their homes while yoga experts will livestream the com-
plex yoga postures. This yera’s celebration of the Inter-
national Yoga Day will also symbolise the fact that come
what may the show will go on.
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CITY CORRESPONDENT
GUWAHATI, June 20: The All As-
sam Traders Association on Saturday
alleged that the Guwahati Municipal
Corporation (GMC) is continuously
increasing the trade licence fee with-
out effecting any increase in its capital
investment amount.
In a memorandum sent to Chief Min-
ister Sarbananda Sonowal in this regard,
the association said that the GMC by
engaging its inspectors, is wrongfully and
deliberately interpreting almost all small
traders as wholesalers and collecting Rs
8,750 as annual trade licence renewal fee
for the financial year 2020-2021.
The traders’ body pointed out in the
memorandum that 45 years ago in 1974,
the annual trade licence fee of the GMC
STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI, June 20:
The lack of initiative from
the side of insurance
companies is the main cause
due to which farmers of
Assam are yet to get proper
benefits under Pradhan
Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
(PMFBY).
State Agriculture
Minister Atul Bora made
the observation while
flagging off a vehicle which
will be used for creating
awareness about the
Traders’ body allegesdiscrimination by GMC
was Rs 125. The renewal fee was in-
creased on five occasions till it rose to
Rs 1,750 effective till March 31, 2020. It
expressed surprise that while the trade
licence renewal fee has been increased
from time to time, the 45-year-old capi-
tal investment amount as mentioned in
the GMC Act has not been increased,
which, it said in the memorandum, is a
great injustice to the small and marginal
traders of Guwahati.
The traders’ body urged the Chief
Minister to help resolve the issue per-
manently so that a good business envi-
ronment is created, especially in this
pandemic situation.
Garbage collection charges: The
association further alleged that apart
from paying trade licence renewal fees,
the traders also regularly face harass-
ment from GMC personnel who try to
collect garbage charges from them.
In 2015 the traders’ body and GMC
had agreed that every trader would pay
15 per cent of the trade licence fee eve-
ry year at the time of renewal of their
trade licence as garbage or user charg-
es. As such, asking for additional
amounts for garbage collection is a vi-
olation of the agreed policy and anti-
trader in nature, the association point-
ed out in the memorandum.
The association appealed to the Chief
Minister to look into the matter as the
small and marginal traders are bearing
the brunt of the additional burden, espe-
cially in the current pandemic situation.
There are altogether 50,873 busi-
ness establishments in the city holding
GMC licence.
Trade licence fee issue
‘Farmers not getting properbenefits under PMFB scheme’
scheme. The vehicle was
developed by HDFC Agro
Company.
He said the farmers of
the State should know
about the compensation
which they could avail
under PMFBY for the loss
of agri-products in floods,
erosion, hailstorm, insect
attack and other diseases.
The implementation of
PMFBY was started in
Assam from 2016 and
during 2019-20, it has
covered 9, 71,820 farmers
across the State. For this
purpose, the department
has entrusted three
companies namely Agri-
culture Insurance Compa-
ny of India, HDFC Agro
General Insurance
Company Ltd and Agricul-
ture Insurance Company
of India Ltd.
Insurancecompaniesblamed forlack of initiative
WWF for global action to prevent futurezoonotic disease outbreak
STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI, June 20: While the
world continues to grapple with the
devastating consequences of COVID-
19, WWF is calling for urgent global
action to address the key drivers
which will cause future zoonotic dis-
ease outbreaks.
In a new report ‘COVID 19: urgent
call to protect people and nature’, WWF
says that the environmental factors
driving the emergence of zoonotic dis-
eases are: the trade and consumption
of high-risk wildlife, land-use change
leading to deforestation and conver-
sion, expansion of agriculture and un-
sustainable intensification and animal
production. Numerous warnings from
scientists and thought leaders, such
as the World Economic Forum (WEF),
have been made about the risk of a
global pandemic.
WEF ranked pandemics and infec-
tious diseases as one of the top global
risks over a decade ago, posing ‘an
acute threat to human life’.
Stressing the need for urgently
recognising the links between the de-
struction of Nature and human
health, Marco Lambertini, Director
General of WWF International, said
that one would soon see the next pan-
demic if the emerging disturbing
signs are ignored.
“We must curb the high-risk trade
and consumption of wildlife, halt de-
forestation and land conversion as well
as manage food production sustaina-
bly. All these actions will help prevent
the spillover of pathogens to humans,
and also address other global risks to
our society like biodiversity loss and
climate change. There is no debate,
and the science is clear; we must work
with Nature, not against it. Unsustain-
able exploitation of Nature has become
an enormous risk to us all,” he said.
Questions remain about the exact
origins of COVID-19, but all availa-
ble evidence suggests that it is a
zoonotic disease, meaning it jumped
from wildlife to humans. The gov-
ernment of China announced a com-
prehensive ban on the consumption
of wild animals on February 24, which
WWF supports, and now, the National
People’s Congress (NPC) is support-
ing the revision of the existing law
on the protection of wildlife, which,
if implemented in full, could position
China’s Wildlife Protection Law as
one of the world’s most robust and
stringent. Other governments must
also follow suit and close their high-
risk wildlife markets and end this
trade once and for all.
However, addressing high-risk
wildlife trade and consumption in iso-
lation will not be enough to prevent
the next pandemic, as the unsustain-
able global food system is driving
large-scale conversion of natural spac-
es for agriculture, fragmenting natu-
ral ecosystems and increasing inter-
actions between wildlife, livestock
and humans. Since 1990, 178 million
hectares of forest have been cleared,
which is equivalent to the size of Lib-
ya, the 18th largest country in the
world, and around 10 million hectares
of forest are still being lost each year
through conversion to agriculture and
other land uses.
Ravi Singh, Secretary General and
CEO, WWF India, said, “It’s hard to
think right now beyond the tragic im-
pacts of the ongoing COVID-19 health
crisis. But, it is also an opportune mo-
ment for us to act if we are to deliver
a recovery that benefits people and
Nature. The challenge and opportuni-
ty before us today is to begin to think
of development through the lens of
environmental health. It is imperative
to look at the link between the health
of Nature and humanity and adopt
more sustainable methods of produc-
tion and consumption for a green and
just recovery from the pandemic. A
productive, diverse, and sustainable
natural world has been the basic asset
for the success of our civilisation, and
will continue to be so in future.”
The COVID-19 crisis demonstrates
that systemic changes must be made
to address the environmental drivers
of pandemics. WWF is advocating a
‘One Health’ approach linking the
health of people, animals and our
shared environment and wants this to
be included in decision-making on wild-
life and land use change. This should
also be incorporated within all busi-
ness and financing decisions, particu-
larly related to global health.
A panoramic view of the Brahmaputra from the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati on Saturday. – UB Photos
A new quarantine centre set up by the state government at the Khanapara Veterinary College field in Guwahati on Saturday. – UB Photos
Baghjan ...(Contd from page 1)
Satyajit Moran told re-
porters that their demands
on compensation and reha-
bilitation were discussed in
detail today, and OIL has
asked for time to consider
these. The OIL team also
assured to do whatever it can
on the demands that were
raised. Moran said in the
event of their demands re-
maining unaddressed be-
yond July 5, they would re-
sort to vigorous agitations.
According to the Yuva
Sangha, the affected fami-
lies have not received a sin-
gle paisa of the promised
Rs 30,000 as initial compen-
sation to gird their loins.
Moreover, the affected fam-
ilies under the aegis of the
Yuva Sangha have also
raised detailed demands for
their rehabilitation, as the
oilwell disaster has severe-
ly destroyed their proper-
ties and caused irreparable
mental agony that can nev-
er be compensated by any
monetary dole.
Speaking to this newspa-
Ready ...(Contd from page 1)
We have full analysis and we have taken necessary action
that we need to take to handle any contingency that may arise
with this kind of deployment. All actions have been taken.”
The IAF air bases across the country have taken necessary
actions that are required to be taken to handle the situation.
“We know what their (Chinese) fields are. We know what
their air fields are, where they are deployed, what are the
operational bases,” he said on Chinese air bases.
“In spite of unacceptable Chinese actions after agreements
reached during military talks and resultant loss of lives, all efforts
were being made to ensure that the current situation at the LAC
was resolved peacefully,” Bhadauria said. “You are aware of the
talks that are happening at the military level. We are prepared for
any contingency,” he said when asked if India is at war with China.
Though, every year China made deployment and conducted
exercises at the controversial area, this time round, there was
an increase in activity and some changes have taken place
which were monitored, he said. “The security scenario in our
region mandates that our armed forces remain prepared and
vigilant at all times. The development at LAC is a small snap-
shot of what we are required to handle at short notice.
“The gallant actions of our soldiers who lost their lives dur-
ing the confrontation with the Chinese forces has demonstrat-
ed the resolve to protect the sovereignty of our country at any
cost,” he asserted. – PTI
PMO ...(Contd from page 1)
The PMO said Modi assured that India’s armed forces will
leave no stone unturned to protect the country’s borders.
“Attempts are being made in some quarters to give a mis-
chievous interpretation to remarks by the Prime Minister at
the all-party meeting on Friday,” it said. – PTI
Rabha Divas ...(Contd from page 1)
Describing Bishnu Rabha as
an epitome of the rich cultur-
al life of Assam, Sonowal said
Bishnu Rabha Divas should
not be restricted to the State
alone but must be observed
by the young generation eve-
rywhere. His life and cultural
works must also be taught to
the new generation, he said.
Union Minister of State
for Food Processing Ram-
eswar Teli, Cultural Affairs
Minister Naba Kumar Doley,
Director of Cultural Affairs
Bishnu Kamal Bora, Media
Adviser to Chief Minister
Hrishikesh Goswami, La-
howal MLA Rituparna Baru-
ah also paid their tribute to
Bishnu Rabh and spoke on
the occasion.
The award recipients
also shared their thoughts
on being honoured by the
government.
136 COVID ...(Contd from page 1)
Meanwhile, after a doctor
from Apollo Hospitals, Guwa-
hati has tested positive for
COVID-19 last evening, the
hospital authority has issued
a statement informing that the
doctor is under treatment as
a designated government
COVID facility.
“We have immediately car-
ried out the contact tracing and
the contacts are being quar-
antined and tested as per
guidelines. We at Apollo Hos-
pitals are practicing strict
screening processes for all
visitors to the hospitals,” the
statement added.
per today, the president of
the All Assam Muttuck San-
milan, Saroj Gohain, who is
also a scion of the erstwhile
Muttuck royal family, said his
organisation is suspicious of
the intentions of the OIL of-
ficials in delivering a judi-
cious compensation package
to the Baghjan disaster af-
fected families.
A majority of the affect-
ed are native Assamese
families belonging to the
Moran and Muttuck com-
munities, while tea labour-
er families have also been
affected. Gohain said 640
families of Natungaon, Bali-
jan and Gotong villages are
forced to live in three tem-
porary shelters at Guijan, as
their houses have been
damaged by the incessant
and unexplained tremors
that have been rocking the
localities since the evening
of June 9. The tremors con-
tinue unabated till today,
even as geo-scientists are
trying to figure out why this
is happening.
Gohain and his organisa-
tion’s secretary Kiron Ra-
jkhowa said the OIL apathy
towards the plight of the
greater Natungaon villagers
may force them to launch an
intensive agitation, in sup-
port of their demands for
compensation. These 640
families are currently being
looked after by the Sanmi-
lan’s members and local vol-
unteers, with assistance
from the Tinsukia district ad-
ministration.
In the Dighaltarrang and
other areas too, locals are
miffed at the negligence by
OIL in providing them
proper relief. They are an-
gry that OIL wants them to
be happy with a tube of
toothpaste and mosquito
repellent and some food and
bars of soap. “We need to
get back to our normal
l ives,” said one angry
Dighaltarrang tea worker.
Today, various organisa-
tions along with the Assam
Chah Mazdoor Sangha staged
a three-hour demonstration
near Doomdooma, denounc-
ing OIL.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020 8 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI
STATENEWS IN BRIEF
Drowning man rescuedSILCHAR, June 20: A 28-year-old man who was
drowning in the Barak river was rescued by troops of theBSF water wing at the Harinagar BOP under Katigorahconstituency of Cachar district. According to a BSFofficial, the man has been identified as Gour Das, afisherman and resident of Harinagar part III. He wastaken to a health centre at Katigorah and his condition isnow stable. – Staff Correspondent
Aprons distributedNALBARI, June 20: The Indian Medical Association
(IMA), Nalbari branch, on Saturday distributed apronsamong 30 cleaners of the Swahid Mukunda Kakati CivilHospital. The aprons were distributed by Nalbari MLAAshok Sarma and Deputy Commissioner Bharat BhusanDev Choudhury at a function held at the hospital. IMANalbari branch president Dr Bhupesh Chandra Sarma,IMA Nalbari branch honorary secretary Dr Arun Barman,Joint Director of Health Services, Nalbari, Dr UmeshPhangshu, Swahid Mukunda Kakati Civil Hospitalsuperintendent Dr Ramesh Chandra Bhattacharya, amongothers were present. – Correspondent
Students get scholarshipDIGBOI, June 20: More than 30 meritorious stu-
dents facing financial adversities from various locationsof Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts were provided withscholarships certificates at a function held at RD JuniorCollege. The selected meritorious students whocleared the HSLC examination would be provided withtwo years of free education and free accommodation.More than 200 meritorious students from the economi-cally backward sections from Tinsukia and Dibrugarhdistricts were also provided with financial assistanceand books. – ANN Service
MP distributes fundSIVASAGAR, June 20: Jorhat Lok Sabha Member Topon
Kumar Gogoi distributed Rs 50,000 each as RevolvingFund to two Area Level Federations under Assam StateUrban Livelihood Mission Society’s Deendayal AntyodayaYojana-National Urban Livelihood Mission, at a meetingheld at Sivasagar Municipal Board Conference Hall. Thetwo beneficiaries were Kanchanjangha ALF and DharitriALF. It was also attended by Sivasagar Deputy Commis-sioner Lakhinandan Gogoi. – Correspondent
Scribes get masks, sanitizersDOOMDOOMA, June 20: Rotary Club of Doomdooma
distributed masks, sanitizers and gloves among membersof the Doomdooma Press Club and other organisations ofDoomdooma. Rotary Club of Doomdooma president SujitKumar Baruah and members Bibhu Das, Mintu Upadhyayand Vikash Agarwal handed over the materials to PressClub president Arjun Baruah, AASU Doomdooma unitsecretary Pratim Neog and All Moran Students’ UnionDoomdooma unit secretary Padmajit Moran. M/s AlliedGas Services of Doomdooma also announced that 50masks, sanitizers and gloves would be provided tomembers of the Press Club every month until theCOVID-19 pandemic ends. – Correspondent
Rahul Gandhi birthdayMORIGAON, June 20: The Assam Pradesh Congress
Committee, Morigaon district committee celebrated thebirthday of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday inKopili block of Morigaon district. A meeting held atMikirgaon was presided over by Congress leaderSahabuddin Ahmed. Ramesh Chandra Bordoloi, presidentof the Tribal Cell of APCC said that under Rahul Gandhi’sleadership, the party was fighting against the misrule ofthe Narendra Modi government. Mask and sanitizerswere distributed among the people in the function.Sahabuddin Ahmed said the Congress was ready to facethe 2021 Assam Assembly polls and a democratic secularforce will come to power in Assam. – Correspondent
Inquiry into lathi chargeMANGALDAI, June 20: Darrang Deputy Commissioner
Dilip Kumar Borah has ordered a magisterial inquiry intothe police lathi charge at the Dalgaon Model Schoolquarantine centre. District Development CommissionerSweety Gogoi Kalita will conduct the inquiry and submitreport within seven days. Some unruly inmates at thecentre alleged that substandard quality as well as verysmall quantity of food was being served, and there wasalso delay in supply of food items. This created an unrulyscene, forcing police personnel to start a lathi charge todrive away the crowd inside the centre. However, therewas no report of any injury. The Dalgaon Circle Officerrushed to the centre and brought the situation undercontrol. More than 500 returnees are staying in thequarantine centre. – Correspondent
Rath yatra cancelledGAURIPUR, June 20: The historic Rath Yatra of Lord
Krishna scheduled to be held from June 23 at RamraikutiSatra along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Dhubri sectorat Satrasal has been cancelled due to threat of communityspread of coronavirus. This year, only the puja rituals willbe performed in presence of a few bhakats of the satra.There will be no mela and public participation has alsobeen prohibited, said satradhikar Jitendra Nath Prodhani.It is worth mentioning that the brass chariot donated byKoch general Bir Chilarai was used in the Rath Yatrapreviously, but this year, a wooden chariot made at thecost of Rs 5 lakh was readied. The brass chariot has beenpreserved in a showroom in the satra for public view. TheRath Yatra at Jinkata Rajahuwa Satra situated along theAssam-North Bengal border at Jinkata has also beencancelled. – Correspondent
4-yr-old tests positiveGAURIPUR, June 20: Juhi Saha, a four-year-old girl and
daughter of Prasanta Saha, a businessman of Gauripurtown was found COVID-19 positive on June 16 last andshe was sent to Bogribari Model Hospital for treatmentwith her mother. Juhi came from Boxirhat area of NorthBengal along with her mother to Gauripur and she wasfound COVID-19 positive and was immediately sent tothe COVID hospital located at Bogribari. – Correspondent
Cadets of the NCC unit of Gossaigaon College, led byProf Manjil Basumatary, distributed 130 masks tochildren of Ujanpatla ME School, Tamarhat, and 150masks to villagers and school children of Ghughujhorarecently. – Photo: Khanindra Nath Das
OBITUARY
JyotirmoyeeHazarika
CORRESPONDENT
MORIGAON, June 20:
Jyotirmoyee Hazarika,
former principal of Morigaon
Girls HS School, breathed
her last on June 19 at her res-
idence here following a brief
illness. She was 74.
A supporter of women ed-
ucation, Jyotirmoyee Hazari-
ka’s demise cast a pall of
gloom in Morigaon district.
She joined as an assistant
teacher in Morigaon Girls HS
School in 1976 and became
the principal in 1999. After
retirement in 2005, she start-
ed literary works and became
the president of the Mori-
gaon unit of the Asom Lekhi-
ka Samaroh Samiti. She was
also the Hitoishi member of
the Asam Sahitya Sabha.
Morigaon Zila Sahitya Sabha
mourned the death. She
leaves behind her husband
and a son.
CORRESPONDENT
SIVASAGAR, June 20: Opposi-
tion leader and MLA from Nazira
LAC, Debabrata Saikia visited the
Assam-Nagaland border areas
around Geleki recently and ex-
pressed deep concern over the es-
calation of tension in the area fol-
lowing continued aggression and
encroachment from the Nagas aid-
ed by their security forces. He
through a letter urged Chief Minis-
ter Sarbananda Sonowal to hold ur-
gent talks with his Nagaland coun-
terpart under the Central Govern-
ment’s mediation to solve the in-
ter-State disputes amicably with
particular reference to the Nazira
subdivision.
In the letter, the Nazira MLA
mentioned that on May 23 and June
5, he had alerted the Chief Minister
about large-scale encroachment in
Geleki Reserve Forest by unknown
Debabrata urges CM to hold talks with Nagaland
SANJOY KUMAR HAZARIKA
DERGAON, June 20: At a time when
man-animal conflict has been making
the prime time news, a deer has set an
example of wonderful man-animal at-
tachment.
A barking deer delivered a baby at
the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and
Conservation (CWRC) at Kaziranga in
Golaghat district. But what is most amaz-
ing is that the mother deer has been
coming to the centre to deliver her baby
once a year for the last five years!
An orphan female barking deer,
which was about one month old, was
rescued from Manja in Karbi Anglong
on June 7, 2015 and taken to the CWRC.
The baby deer was treated at CWRC,
a joint venture of the Assam Forest
Department, Wildlife Trust of India
(WTI) and International Fund for Ani-
mal Welfare (IFAW), which was estab-
lished in August 2002 at Borjuri near
Panbari reserve forest of Kaziranga.
After treatment, the deer was re-
miscreants from across the border
with active assistance of the Naga-
land government. The encroachers
not only cut down the tea bushes
planted by small tea growers of
Assam in the area but also erected
check gates inside Assam to pre-
vent the villagers from entering the
area. Further, he pointed out that
since the first week of June, Naga-
land police has begun patrolling the
area which was earlier patrolled by
Assam police from border outposts
at Singibeel, Mugapar and Sonapur.
Saikia stated that the Sivasagar
district administration and Nazira
subdivisional administration on June
8 and 10 dismantled the check-gate
after much persuasion but the situ-
ation is far from normal. Saikia re-
ferred to the fact that both Assam
and Nagaland governments had ac-
cepted the termination point of the
Pioneer Road as the inter state
boundary when it was constructed
in 1978 by the Janata government
when Dulal Baruah was the PWD
Minister. But the people from Na-
galand later encroached upon the
area and resorted to large-scale ex-
tortion, seizure of livestock and in-
timidation. They even tried to set
up polling stations in every election.
Saikia said that the local people
stated feeling insecure and fearful
as the Nagaland government de-
ployed additional forces in the area
and appointed permanent Border
Magistrates in the area, which fur-
ther escalated tension along the
border.
Saikia urged the Chief Minister
to send a team led by the Minister
in Charge of Border areas, the DGP
and the Additional Chief Secretary
to take stock of the situation. At a
time when Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi is reaching out to the Na-
gas living abroad for an early solu-
tion to the Naga Peace process, it
would be a gross mistake if the bor-
der dispute between the two States
is neglected and the Chief Minister
must pay urgent attention in the
interest of Assam, he added.
‘Rajen Gohain shedding croc-
odile tears’: Saikia while referring
to BJP leader Rajen Gohain’s recent
visit to Nazira and his concern over
the road condition in Nazira, said in a
release here that Gohain was in Na-
zira to strengthen his party’s organ-
isation and he knows pretty well how
incompetence is ruling the roost in
the name of development all over
the BJP-ruled State. As a former
Central Minister, he must know that
the development works should be a
priority with the government and the
present state of affairs reflects the
irresponsibility of the government.
The opposition entrusts the respon-
sibility of building roads and bridges
on the government with necessary
approval for funds and if the roads
are in a bad shape, one must know
that the ruling government is in a
bad shape either.
Saikia pointed out that while Ra-
jen Gohain was a Central Railway
Minister of State, he could not fulfil
a small request for a regular stop-
page of the Rajdhani Express at Si-
maluguri Junction and now he has
come to shed crocodile’s tears see-
ing the plight of the people of Na-
zira. He further stated that MPs
Topon Kr Gogoi, Kamakhya Pd Tas-
sa and Rameswar Teli were also re-
quested over the matter, but no one
could help him. He cautioned the
former Central leader not to come
to Nazira to do politics alone. The
BJP government, he added must
stop talking of its fight against cor-
ruption as reports of corruption ga-
lore in newspapers these days.
Geleki encroachment
leased with a permanent ear tag in
the Panbari Reserve Forest on No-
vember 29, 2015, after which it dis-
appeared.
But, in an extremely surprising inci-
dent, the deer came back to the CWRC
about a year later. The whole staff of
the centre was delighted. Their joy was
multiplied when she gave birth to a baby
deer. After 4-5 months, the mother
deer disappeared again. The deer re-
peatedly returned to the centre, which
witnessed four of her babies.
She again came to the CWRC in the
first week of May and delivered anoth-
er baby last week.
Dr Rathin Barman, chief of the cen-
tre, spoke about certain special charac-
teristics of barking deer. “Barking deer
is a very old stock or primitive animal.
They are always solitary and never
move with the babies. They hide their
babies in bushes and go to the babies
only when they see no threat in the
surroundings,” he said.
Barman said this particular deer has
been coming back to the CWRC to de-
liver her babies probably because she
felt safe in the campus.
With its limited but dedicated staff,
the CWRC has handled about 6,500
animals since its inception, while 65
per cent of the rescued animals have
been released in the forests after
treatment and care. Major milestones
of the CWRC’s work have been the
reintroduction of rhino and swamp
deer at Manas National Park. Barman
said that 10 animal keepers, two vet-
erinary doctors, and one biologist and
communication manager were work-
ing at the centre.
Man-animal attachment: Deer returnsfive times to give birth at rehab centre!
CORRESPONDENT
DOOMDOOMA, June 20: Rich
tributes were paid to Kalaguru Bish-
nu Prasad Rabha at Doomdooma on
the occasion of his death anniversary
on Saturday. A special programme
was organised by the Doomdooma
Sakha Sahitya Sabha (DSSS) at its
office following all the protocols of
social distancing due to the COVID-
19 pandemic.
The Sabha flag was hoisted by
DSSS president Bimala Baruah, fol-
lowed by lighting of the lamp and of-
fering of floral tributes at the portrait
of Bishnu Rabha by vice president
Joysurjyya Bora.
A new edition of the DSSS wall
magazine Pratipad, edited by Gau-
tam Medhi, was inaugurated by jour-
nalist and Tinsukia Zila Sahitya Sabha
assistant secretary Deben Deka.
Budding artiste Anamika Lahkar pre-
sented a Bishnu Rabha song.
The Tinsukia Zila Sahityasewi
Mancha published a new edition of its
in-house bulletin Samayiki under the
editorship of poet Pranati Baruah.
This lockdown special edition has
been dedicated in the memory of Bish-
nu Prasad Rabha.
ANN Service adds from Gos-
saigaon: Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Ra-
bha was remembered on the occasion
of his 52nd death anniversary on Satur-
The deer with her newborn. – Photo: Subhamoy Bhattacharjee (IFAW, WTI)
Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha remembered Threeundertrialsflee fromKarimganj jailSTAFF CORRESPONDENT
SILCHAR, June 20:
Three undertrial prisoners
being kept under custody at
the Karimganj district jail
escaped from the hospital
ward of the jail on Friday
night, officials said.
According to police
sources, the undertrial
inmates broke open the
window of the hospital
ward which was also the
quarantine ward of the jail,
jumped off the roof and
escaped from the premises.
Meanwhile, Karimganj
Superintendent of Police
Kumar Sanjit Krishna
informed The Assam
Tribune on Saturday, “Of
the three prisoners, one
hails from Hojai district
while the two others are
from Patharkandi and
Bajarichora areas of the
district.
“In this connection, an
FIR has been lodged by the
Jail Superintendent and
investigation is in
progress.”
Artistes paying tribute at a portrait of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha on the occasion of Rabha Divas at Tezpur onSaturday. – UB Photos
day. The Gossaigaon branch of the Asam
Sahitya Sabha organised a simple pro-
gramme at the Kamal Nath Club cum
Library complex by maintaining social
distancing. The Asam Sahitya Sabha flag
was hoisted by Parasu Kalita, while
Sahitya Sabha branch secretary Khanin-
dra Nath Das spoke on Rabha Divas.
Dr Dinesh Das of Gossaigaon College
garlanded the portrait of Kalaguru and
lit the lamp. A wall magazine created
under the guidance of Manik Chandra
Deka was unveiled by Bodo litterateur
Bhabani Baglary.
Gauripur Correspondent adds:
Rabha Divas, the death anniversary
of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha was
observed on Saturday at the Gauripur
Public Library, under the auspices of
the Gauripur Sahitya Sabha.
Kshitish Chandra Roy, president of
the Sahitya Sabha branch, hoisted the
flag, while Dhirendra Nath Adhikary
garlanded the portrait of the cultural
icon and vice president Sohrab Ali lit
the earthen lamp. Secretary Manas
Chakraborty, Manita Barua and a few
others spoke about the outstanding
contribution of Bishnu Prasad Rabha.
The Gauripur Branch Lekhika Sa-
maroh Samiti also observed the birth
anniversary of Nirmal Prova Bord-
oloi by paying floral tributes to her.
Rabha Divas was also observed by
the Dhubri Branch Sahitya Sabha with
a day-long programme.
AJIT PATOWARY
The Supreme Court has directed pe-
titioner Abir Phukan (in IA 50287/
2020 in Writ Petition (Civil) 335/2017)
“to implead ‘North Eastern Coal Fields’
in the array of parties”. The directive
was issued by the court of Chief Justice
of India SA Bobde, Justice AS Bopanna
and Justice Hrishikesh Roy on June 12,
2020. The Court also asked the case to
be listed after three weeks from June 12.
The case was filed by Phukan on mat-
ters related to the preliminary approval
of the National Board for Wildlife
(NBWL) to the North East Coal Fields
(NEC) of Coal India Ltd for open cast
coal mining on 98.59 hectares of Saleki
Proposed Reserve Forest land under
Digboi Forest Division.
Meanwhile, elephant expert and
NBWL Standing Committee member
Prof Raman Sukumar has alleged that the
NEC had resorted to ‘misrepresentation
of facts’ while presenting its case before
Award for short filmSTAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI,
June 20: Pakhi
Loga Mon (The
Wings of Mind), a
short film by Jun-
moni Devi
Khaund, has won
the best documen-
tary film award at the 9th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival, 2020.
The film Pakhi Loga Mon narrates the story of an elderly weav-
er Lakhi Prova Bordoloi and her struggles throughout her life.
Produced under the banner of Niri Production by Junmoni
Devi Khaund, the 36-minute film has won several accolades at
film festivals like the 16th Jaipur International Film Festival, 9th
Gujarat International Short Film Festival, WRPN Women’s In-
ternational Film Festival in the US, and other film festivals in
Mumbai and Gujarat, stated a press release issued here.
Besides Lakhi Prova Bordoloi, the film features Darshana
Barthakur, Harisnapriya Kashyap and Swapnaneel Baruah. The
script is by Mrinmoi Baishya, music by Kalpana Bhuyan, cin-
ematography by Naba Kumar Das, and has been edited by
Bhabesh Baishya. The narration is by Ritisha Khound and
Swapnaneel Baruah.
the NBWL Standing Committee inspec-
tion team on October 19, 2019. The NEC
had made the presentation before the
NBWL inspection team comprising Prof
Sukumar, Dr Pasupala Ravi, Scientist ‘C’
of the Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change, and Dr Ranjana
Gupta, PCCF (WL) & CWLW, Assam.
Prof Sukumar made the allegation in
his May 29, 2020 letter to MoEFCC
Minister Prakash Javadekar, who is also
the NBWL Standing Committee chair-
man. A copy of the letter was obtained
by RTI-cum-environment activist Ro-
hit Choudhury through an RTI applica-
tion.
In the letter, Prof Sukumar said, on
October 19, 2019, NEC told them
‘clearly’ that 57.20 hectares of forest
land ‘had already been broken up’ and
41.39 ha of forest land ‘remained un-
broken under pristine forest cover.’
But, an MoEFCC Shillong Regional
Office team found on October 24, 2019
that an additional nine hectares of for-
est land had been mined and seven hec-
tares were cleared of forest cover,
‘leaving only about 25 hectares of land
in unbroken pristine state.’
“It is obvious that this additional distur-
bance had already taken place prior to the
visit by the NBWL site inspection com-
mittee,” said Prof Sukumar. He asserted,
“This is a serious breach of trust by the
User Agency… I am writing to urge you
(Javadekar) to order an inquiry into the
matter and take appropriate action…”
In their inspection report, the NBWL
Standing Committee members suggest-
ed that the negative measures recom-
mended by the Expert Committee con-
stituted by Assam Principal Chief Con-
servator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief
Wildlife Warden, on diversion of 98.59
ha in Saleki PRF for Tikok OCP Coal
mining project, might be carried out.
SC directs petitioner to implead NEC
‘NEC misrepresented factsbefore wildlife board’
THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 9SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020
STATE
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at newly constructed Integrated Infrastructural
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for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
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Bids are invited from experienced and registered Firms and State Govt. Registered Electrical
Contractor. For detailed terms and conditions please visit "Tenders" Section of ASTU Website
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and Paisa twenty five) only, are hereby invited from the Govt. Registered Contractor/Firms/
Suppliers according to their limit of eligibility for executive of the following works:-
Name of work : Installation of chain link fencing with RCC post. 3 Hect. Bio-diversity Park
(Sahitya Manishi Upabon) at Morigaon District under CAMPA Scheme for the year 2020-21.
Sl. Particular of work Estimate Location Earnest
No Cost (Rs.) Money
Installation of Chain Link Fencing
(a) Cost of full chain linked goat prof fencing
(4' Ht. with 10 gauge 3'' dia link) with 3 strand 3 Hect, Bio- 2% of
barbed wire (one strand below the chain link 12,49,680/- diversity estimated
and two strand above the chain link) to be Park (Sahitya value for
fitted on per cost RCC pillars of specific Manishi General
1 specification and size as per detail Upabon) & 1% of
(A) specification attached at 2.5 m apart, including Under estimated
transportation of fitting and fixing for 930 RM Morigaon value for
@ Rs. 1016/- RM as per estimate District SC/ST/
(b) Construction of heavy duty gate at the 65,193/- OBC
entrance as per specification, design and
estimate attached Wages of DLs for carrying,
fitting, fixing etc. of fencing materials
@20 DLs/100 RM
Total 13,14,873/-
The tender will be received upto 3.00 PM (IST) on 29.06.2020, in the office of the Divisional
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in presence of the interested tenderers or their authorized representatives in the event of any
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Bank Draft in favour of Divisional Forest Officer, Nagaon Division, Nagaon.
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bidders from outside of the State of Assam) in favour of "Director of Medical Education, Assam,
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Dental Colleges, Nursing
Colleges & All Establishment
under the DME, Assam, Health
& F.W.(B) Department, Govt. of
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TEs in Doomdooma suffer due to instabilityin gas supply, theft of green tea leaves
New DibrugarhSadar PS building
openedBUREAU
DIBRUGARH, June 20:
The new building of the Di-
brugarh Sadar Police Station
was inaugurated today by Chief
Minister Sarbananda Sonow-
al. The building has been con-
structed under a scheme
called MOITRI (Mission for
Overall Improvement of Tha-
na for Responsive Image).
Under the MOITRI
scheme, 73 police stations
across Assam are being re-
built. The inaugural ceremo-
ny was crowded by police of-
ficials , MLAs, MPs and sun-
dry BJP leaders of the region,
with no regard for COVID-
19 related social distancing.
Many of them were seen jos-
tling for photo opportunities.
Baghjan residents resigned to fate
8 new positivecases in
Barak ValleySTAFF CORRESPONDENT
SILCHAR, June 20: Eight
new cases, including a five-
month-old baby, have been
found to be COVID-19 positive
in Barak Valley on Saturday.
District Media Expert NHM
Suman Choudhury told media-
persons today that out of the
eight cases, two patients belong
to Karimganj and six are resi-
dents of Cachar district.
“All the six cases, including
three on home quarantine and
three institutionally quaran-
tined have definite travel his-
tories. The five-month-old
baby and her mother tested
COVID-19 positive and are
being shifted to the Silchar
Medical College and Hospi-
tal. In another case, out of the
six patients, mother of a two-
and-a half-month-old baby,
who has tested positive shall
be admitted to the hospital
while her family shall take
care of the baby at home,”
Choudhury informed.
CORRESPONDENT
DHUBRI, June 20: With 10
new cases during the last 24
hours, the total number of
COVID-19 positive cases in
Dhubri district jumped to 364.
Among these positive cas-
es, 166 persons have recov-
ered, said sources in the ad-
ministration. “After they re-
cover, we again run tests on
them and if they are found
Positive casesrise to 122 inDhemaji dist
ANN Service
DHEMAJI, June 20: The to-
tal number of COVID-19 cases
in Dhemaji district rose to 122
with two more testing positive
yesterday. Official report said,
no case of COVID-19 has been
reported today.
As informed by Dr Ranidhar
Kakati, Joint Director, Health de-
partment, Dhemaji, one of the
two persons who tested positive
for COVID-19 yesterday was
from Shripani (male) in Dhemaji
and he was under quarantine at
Dhemaji IDBT quarantine cen-
tre. The other was a 45-year-old
woman from Siliguri who was
under home quarantine at Silap-
athar.
According to sources, this
woman came from Siliguri
with two children and arrived
at Silapathar on June 14. On
June 16, her swab sample was
collected at Dhemaji IDBT
quarantine centre and she was
advised to stay under home
quarantine as she had two chil-
dren with her. But when the
swab test results of this home
quarantined lady came posi-
tive yesterday, she was
searched out in Silapathar
town and with utmost care, the
lady and her husband along
with their children were tak-
en to Dhemaji and admitted in
Dhemaji COVID Hospital.
Artistes taking part in a cultural rally on the occasion of Rabha Divas organized by Suravi Sahitya Samaj at Nirmala Tea Khetra,in Gohpur on Saturday. – UB Photos
STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JORHAT, June 20: The first
containment zone in Jorhat
has been declared by the dis-
trict administration today af-
ter a youth of a locality tested
positive for COVID-19.
Jorhat Deputy Commis-
sioner Roshni A Korati in-
formed that by-lane of
number 1 Sonari Gaon (100
m along both side of the road)
has been declared a contain-
ment zone following Lakhya-
jit Bordoloi (29, male) testing
positive. Contact tracing of
Bordoloi is on.
A district administration
official stated that Bordoloi
who returned from Diphu on
June 16, reportedly due to
some health problem on June
18 went to JMCH where his
swab sample was collected
and was advised home quar-
antine.
The official said that after
Bordoloi tested positive today,
the Health department has
undertaken contact tracing of
him (Bordoloi) and has found
that he came in close contact
with a number of people after
coming from Diphu as he at-
tended a wedding function
near his locality.
The official further said that
over 40 people have been iden-
tified so far who came in con-
tact with Bordoloi and have
been directed to be under
home quarantine. He said that
swab samples of those per-
sons (who came in contact
with Bordoloi) will be collect-
ed tomorrow for testing.
It may be mentioned here
that a series of photographs
reportedly of Bordoloi attend-
ing the wedding party has
gone viral in the social media
today after the news of Bord-
oloi testing positive came out.
It is learnt from a district
administration source that
Bordoloi works in a private
insurance company and went
to Diphu reportedly for some
work.
The order by Jorhat Dep-
uty, who is also Chairman of
the District Disaster Man-
agement Authority, while de-
claring containment zone of
the by-lane of number 1,
Sonari Gaon stated that in
view of detection of COVID-
19 positive patient at number
1 Sonari Gaon under Jorhat
East Revenue Circle, and to
prevent further spread of
novel coronavirus in the said
area, containment zone has
been declared at the bylane
of number 1, Sonari Gaon
(100 m along both side of the
road).
Any unauthorized entry
and exit into the notified con-
tainment zone was strictly
prohibited till the area is de-
clared safe as per guidelines
of Union Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare, the or-
der said.
The order further said that
any movement of unauthor-
ized individual and vehicle
within the area notified as con-
tainment zone is strictly pro-
hibited and any violation of the
restrictions will be dealt firm-
ly under the provisions of
‘The Assam COVID-19 Reg-
ulation 2020’, Disaster Man-
agement Act 2005 the Epi-
demic Disease Act 1897 and
other relevant laws of the na-
tion.
The containment zone dec-
laration will be in force until
further order in this regard,
the order mentioned.
Youth tests positive in Jorhat,containment zone declared
CORRESPONDENT
DOOMDOOMA, June 20:
Leaving their homes, hun-
dreds of people of greater
Baghjan and Dighalturrang
area under Doomdooma Rev-
enue Circle have been pass-
ing sleepless nights at various
relief camps since the blow-
out occurred at BGR-5 of
Baghjan oilfield of Oil India
Limited (OIL) on May 27.
They are not certain as to
when they can return to their
homes. Worsening their
plight, the well caught fire on
June 9 afternoon. Though the
process of dousing the fire is
on, yet it is not certain how
long it will take to extinguish
the fire and to cap the well.
Meanwhile, to please Lord
Agni (god of fire), the senior
citizens of Baghjan area offered
prayers with a sarai of tamul-
paan near the burning gas well.
On the other hand, Doom-
dooma unit of Assam Chah
Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS),
Tinsukia district committees of
Assam Tea Tribes Students’
Association (ATTSA), All Adi-
vasi Students’ Association,
Assam (AASAA) and Assam
Chah Janagusthi Jatiya Mahas-
abha (ACJJM) staged a three-
hour sit-in strike on Saturday
near the entrance of Doom-
dooma Town Field here in pro-
test against the alleged negli-
gence by the OIL authorities
towards the affected tea com-
munity people of Baghjan.
The leaders of these organ-
isations later submitted a
memorandum, enlisting a
nine-point charter of demands
for compensation, to the Chief
Minister of Assam through
the Deputy Commissioner of
Tinsukia district.
COVID-19 negative in the
subsequent tests, we send
them to their homes and keep
them in strict home quaran-
tine for 14 days,” said Joint
Director of Health, Dhubri,
Dr Syed Imdadullah.
Talking to this correspond-
ent, the Joint Director said
that there has been no record
of community spread of the
COVID-19 in the district.
“However, the survey is on
to find out whether the COV-
ID-19 has spread among
communities of Dhubri dis-
trict,” he added.
He also added that they
have started a Targeted Sur-
veillance Programme in the
district, in which they are tak-
ing the swabs from workers,
who are working towards
curbing the pandemic in the
district. “Under this pro-
gramme, we have covered
government officials, including
the Deputy Commissioner of
Dhubri, police officials and
many other high officials, who
have been engaged in COVID-
19 duties. Today, the swabs
have been collected from the
COVID warriors in Golokganj
area,” he said. After the test
results under this programme
arrive, the scenario of commu-
nity spread in the district will
be clear, he added.
10 new COVID-19 cases in Dhubridistrict, tally touches 364
CORRESPONDENT
DOOMDOOMA, June 20: Tea gardens
of Dooomdooma Gas Grid are facing se-
rious difficulties in running their facto-
ries due to erratic supply of gas. In a
letter addressed to the Deputy Commis-
sioner of Tinsukia district on June 18,
the secretary of Zone – 1 of Assam
Branch Indian Tea Association (ABITA),
Madhurjya Barooah highlighted serious
difficulties being faced by nearly 22 tea
gardens in running their factories.
“Gas pressure is constantly fluctuat-
ing bringing production to a sudden halt
time and again thus causing tremendous
loss of man-days, productivity and reve-
nues,” wrote Barooah in his letter.
“The impact of erratic gas supply can
be significant and far-reaching. We would
like to put on record that the disruption
faced can lead to the temporary closure
or shut down of the tea estate factories
in the days ahead which would mean di-
rect loss of employment for many work-
ers employed across 22 tea estates in
addition to discontinuation of procure-
ment of green leaf from small tea grow-
ers,” Barooah added.
ABITA sought for the kind interven-
tion of the DC, Tinsukia and immediate
measures to rectify the situation.
It can be mentioned here that the Oil
India Limited (OIL) is the producer of
the natural gas which is being supplied
to the tea gardens in Tinsukia and Dibru-
garh districts by Assam Gas Company
Limited (AGCL). The two districts have
a total of six gas grids.
Meanwhile, the Resident Chief Execu-
tive of OIL, Duliajan in a letter informed the
DC, Tinsukia that after the blowout at BGR-
5 of Baghjan Oilfield of OIL, there were a
lot of protests by various organisations re-
sulting in forceful closure of the wells in the
vicinity, leading to loss of a huge quantity of
crude oil and natural gas and in consequence
of it, the normal supply of gas to the tea
factories had been affected.
On the other hand, a few tea gardens
in Doomdooma Circle have also been
burdened with the problem of green leaf
theft. Fed up with the frequent theft of
green tea leaves from the garden during
night, the labourers of Hapjan Tea Es-
tate of Apeejay Tea Ltd situated here
staged a protest in the garden on Satur-
day morning. Later, they submitted a
memorandum to the district civil and
police administration demanding imme-
diate arrest of those who were involved
in this theft and exemplary punishment
for them.
Blockade stagedover alleged
murder of youthSTAFF CORRESPONDENT
DIBRUGARH, June 20:
Irate public of Lezai area to-
day staged a blockade on the
NH-37 near Sessa intersection
following alleged murder of
one Saurav Das, a 20-year-old
youth of Lezai Dewanbari.
Several villagers including
women blocked the road for
nearly an hour by burning
tyres and raising slogans.
The boy has been missing
since he left his home to meet
his girlfriend at around 10:30
pm yesterday. The scooty, he
was riding was, however, re-
covered nearby. Parents of
Saurav Das have alleged that
their son was probably killed
and thrown into the Sessa riv-
er by the family members of
the girl. The family members
of the girl have, however,
claimed that the boy ran into
the river while they were try-
ing to get hold of him.
Police has, meanwhile,
picked up the family members
of the girl for questioning.
2 killed, 2hurt in road
mishapCORRESPONDENT
GOALPARA, June 20: At
least two persons died and two
others suffered serious inju-
ries after a head-on collision
between two cars on Saturday
in Amjonga area under Dudh-
noi Police Station.
Sources said that one car (AS-
01-AK-9394) coming from Gu-
wahati to Goalpara and the oth-
er car (AS-18-E-7325) coming
from Tukura area under
Krishnai Police Station collided
head on killing both the drivers
on the spot.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 202010 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI NORTH EAST
Ja
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Forecast for North Eastern
States: Rain/thundershower is
very likely to occur at most
places over Arunachal Pradesh,
Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland,
Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
Warning: Heavy to very heavy
rain is very likely to occur at
isolated places over Assam,
Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur,
Mizoram and Tripura.
Temperatures :
Max (°C) Min (°C)
Dibrugarh 31.4 25.7
Tezpur 35.2 27.1
Silchar 34.1 27.4
Dhubri 30.6 26.5
Jorhat 34.1 25.2
N Lakhimpur 31.6 23.5
Shillong 25.1 18.7
Cherrapunjee 23.4 18.2
Aizawl 27.1 19.8
Kohima – 18.6
Pasighat 30.8 23.8
Itanagar 33.3 24.3
Imphal 29.4 22.0
Agartala 34.9 26.3
WEATHER
NORTHEAST IMPHAL, June 20: The BJP candidate’s
victory in the Rajya Sabha poll evidently
settled the “majority and minority” is-
sue, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren
Singh has said, in an apparent dig at the
Congress-led Opposition seeking to oust
him from power following the withdraw-
al of support by nine ruling coalition mem-
bers, including four ministers.
While congratulating BJP candidate
Leishemba Sanajaoba who romped home
in the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the
State, the Chief Minister said that “the
success is evident enough to the matter
related to which party is in majority and
which one is in minority”.
Sanajaoba won the poll securing 28
votes against Congress candidate T Mangi
Babu who got 24 votes, with eight MLAs
not casting their votes in the House of 60
members.
“Concerning the majority and minori-
ty issue, there is no further need to de-
BJP’s RS poll success settlesmajority-minority issue: Manipur CM
liberate on it again,” Biren Singh told
media persons after meeting Sanajaoba
at the latter’s palace on Friday night. The
newly elected Rajya Sabha member is
the titular king of Manipur.
With the Rajya Sabha poll in Manipur
taking place in the backdrop of high politi-
cal drama triggered by the resignation of
nine ruling members, the BJP nominee’s
victory reflects that the party still com-
mands the majority and the Opposition’s
claims of the ruling dispensation having
been reduced to a minority after resigna-
tions does not stand the test of numbers.
Smelling a chance, the Congress had
stepped up efforts to oust the BJP-led
Government by urging Governor Najma
Heptullah on Thursday to convene a spe-
cial Assembly session for taking up a no-
confidence motion against the Biren Singh
dispensation.
The delegation to the Raj Bhawan un-
der Congress Legislature Party leader O
Ibobi Singh that included members of the
National People’s Party (NPP) had claimed
before the Governor that they command
the numbers and the incumbent Govern-
ment has fallen short of majority.
Thanking ally National People’s Front
(NPF) MLAs and those who voted for
Sanajaoba and also the people for their
love and support, Biren Singh said his
Government would now again focus on
the COVID-19 situation to check the in-
fection spread as it was doing earlier.
Meanwhile, Sanajaoba said he would
now be able to translate his wishes into
action to work for the people irrespective
of any distinction among all ethnic groups.
Senior Congress leaders Ajay Maken
and Gaurav Gogoi who reached Imphal
on Friday evening, to take stock of the
developing political situation in the State
were quarantined at two separate hotels
following COVID-19 guidelines, sources
in their party said. – PTI
CORRESPONDENT
ITANAGAR, June 20: Aru-nachal Pradesh recorded its high-est single-day spike of 32 freshCOVID-19 cases on Friday.
The total number of posi-tive cases in the State nowstands at 135, including 121active cases and 14 cured/dis-charged, according to the StateHealth Department.
Of the 32 new cases, 13were reported in the ItanagarCapital Region, 10 fromChanglang, eight from West
32 new cases in ArunachalKameng and one case fromLohit district.
“All the cases have been de-tected from quarantine facili-ties and all are asymptomat-ic,” the Directorate of HealthServices said in a bulletin latelast night. “They all have beenshifted to COVID Care Cen-tres,” it added.
With the detection of 10more coronavirus cases inChanglang, the eastern Aru-nachal district now accounts forthe maximum of 70 cases, in-cluding 68 active cases and two
recoveries, followed by 24 cas-es (including 18 active cases) inthe Itanagar Capital Region and12 in West Kameng district.
Meanwhile, three COVID-19 patients were dischargedfrom the COVID Care Centrein the Itanagar Capital Region,taking the total number of cas-es cured so far to six. Beforebeing released, they were ad-vised to undergo a strict 14-day home quarantine and self-monitoring, State SurveillanceOfficer (IDSP) Dr LobsangJampa said.
CORRESPONDENT
IMPHAL, June 20: With thedetection of 96 new cases, theCOVID-19 tally of Manipur hasincreased to 777, Health Depart-ment officials said today. In thelast 24 hours, 96 persons (64males and 32 females) were con-firmed positive at the VRDLs ofthe RIMS and the JNIMS, stat-ed an official press release today.All the cases are those of return-ees from other States. The pa-tients are being shifted to theCOVID care facilities.
“The total numbers of posi-tive and active cases are 777and 545 respectively. Fourteenpersons were discharged to-
Manipur cases reach 777day from the JNIMS and theRIMS after they tested nega-tive,” the release stated. “Thetotal number of recovered cas-es is 232. The recovery rate is29.85,” it added.
Meanwhile, Manipur ChiefMinister N Biren Singh todaychaired a meeting of the Stateconsultative committee forCOVID-19 here.
In a tweet, the Chief Minis-ter said, “Another meeting ofthe State Consultative Com-mittee for COVID-19, that isbeing held every Saturdaysince the constitution of theCommittee, was held today atmy office to discuss on the de-velopment of our fight against
the pandemic, including pro-curement of new testing ma-chines and engaging additionalstaff and technicians to handlethe equipments and also formanning the Covid Centres.Only our collective effort, un-derstanding and discipline cancontain the virus from furtherspread.”
Lockdown violators: TheManipur Police have detained599 persons and seized 349 ve-hicles for violating the ongoinglockdown restrictions, said Ad-ditional Director General of Po-lice (Law and Order) L Kailunin a press release on Saturday.A sum of Rs 62,100 was im-posed as fine, he added.
CORRESPONDENT
AIZAWL, June 20: After re-porting no positive cases onFriday, Mizoram today report-ed 10 COVID-19 cases, takingthe State’s tally to 140.
“Of 954 samples tested atthe laboratory of the ZoramMedical College on Friday, re-ports of 10 samples came outpositive and 760 were nega-tive. Results of the remaining184 samples are awaited,” anofficial source said today.
Mizoram reports 10 more casesThere are six women and an
eight-year-old boy among thenew cases. Four of the new pa-tients are from Mamit district,while three are from Cham-phai, two from Serchhip andone from Khawzawl district.
“Three of them had returnedfrom Delhi and seven from Ma-harashtra. Nine of them who areasymptomatic were at a com-munity quarantine facility andone who had symptoms waskept at the dedicated COVIDHealth Centre,” the source said.
Besides the eight-year-old boy,the remaining nine patients areaged between 21 and 46 years.
The number of active casesin Mizoram now stand at 131.Nine patients have recovered.
The first COVID-19 patientof the State was a 50-year-oldpastor who had returned fromthe Netherlands. He was dis-charged on May 9 after under-going treatment for more thanone month. Eight patients, whohad tested positive on June 1,were discharged on June 19.
CORRESPONDENT
AGARTALA, June 20:
Tripura has reported 27 fresh
COVID-19 cases, pushing the
State's tally to 1,186, officials
said today.
A total of 657 people have
Tripura records 27 new casesrecovered, reducing the
number of active cases in the
State to 529, they said.
“Out of 1,279 samples test-
ed for COVID-19, 27 people
found positive. The count in-
cludes South Dist: 19, Goma-
ti Dist: 3, West Dist: 3, Un-
okoti Dist: 2,” Chief Minis-
ter Biplab Kumar Deb
tweeted.
Tripura has been witnessing
a rise in the number of coro-
navirus cases days after it was
declared free from the disease
in late April. – PTI
16 COVID-19
patients recover
in SikkimA CORRESPONDENT
GANGTOK, June 20: Alto-
gether 16 COVID-19 patients
were discharged from the
STNM Hospital here on Fri-
day after they were cured of
the viral infection.
Director General (DG)-
cum-Secretary of Health Dr
Pempa T Bhutia, in a health
bulletin, said that among the
discharged patients, 15 are
from South district and one
from West district. The pa-
tients were discharged after
they tested negative in consec-
utive tests conducted at the
hospital.
Currently, there are 49 ac-
tive cases in the State follow-
ing recovery and discharge of
21 patients.
CORRESPONDENT
AGARTALA, June 20: Tripura is likely
to be connected to the inland waterway
transport system soon as the 93-km Indo-
Bangladesh waterway from Sonamura to
Daudkandhi is scheduled to be inaugurat-
ed next month.
A floating jetty has already been erect-
ed in the Gomati river to handle the pro-
posed traffic. Recently, Tripura Principal
Secretary L Darlong, along with the SDM
of Sonamura subdivision in Sepahijala dis-
trict, Subrata Majumder, visited the site
and expressed satisfaction over the
progress of works.
Sources said that the floating jetty, which
is capable of handling traffic of 50-MT
goods carriers, has been constructed to
speed up opening of the waterway. The
construction of a full-fledged jetty, on the
Tripura set to get inland waterwayconnectivity in July
other hand, will require a substantial
amount of time.
The Sonamura-Daudkandhi (Bangla-
desh) waterway was declared a Indo-
Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR) on
May 20 following an agreement signed in
Dhaka, but it has not been operational-
ised yet due to lack of infrastructure.
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar
Deb wants to make the waterway op-
erational soon as it has already been
notified a protocol route. “That is why
a floating jetty has been constructed to
start traffic on the waterway as early as
possible,” said a Transport Department
official here today.
Meanwhile, the Government has al-
ready allocated two-and-a-half acres of
land near the Srimantapur LCS to set up
a full-fledged jetty. Besides, the PWD au-
thority has been asked to construct an
approach road to handle the traffic.
When contacted, the SDM said all pos-
sible steps have been taken to open the
Sonamura-Daudkandhi waterway in July.
“We will open the waterway with the
floating jetty and later, a full-fledged jetty
will be constructed. The floating jetty is
capable of managing small ships with the
capacity of carrying 50 MT goods. This is
good for the time being,” he added.
If the Indo-Bangladesh waterway is
operationalised, Tripura stands to bene-
fit on several fronts as carrying essen-
tial items and goods from the mainland
States will become easier and cost-ef-
fective. The waterway runs a distance
of around 600 km from Haldia (West
Bengal) to Sonamura via Daudkandhi
(Bangladesh), while the land distance be-
tween Agartala and West Bengal via
Guwahati is around 1,200 km.
CORRESPONDENT
ITANAGAR, June 20: On the eve of
the 6th International Day of Yoga, Aru-
nachal Pradesh Governor Brig Dr BD
Mishra (retd) today appealed to all the
people to practise yoga and make it a part
of their daily routine to stay fit.
Greeting the people of the State, the
Governor said, “Yoga is a great boon for
Arunachal Guv greets people on Yoga Day evemankind. The varied yogic postures help
reduce stress in the human body, and in
turn, help relax and tone up the anatomi-
cal and physiological systems. Recent stud-
ies and the experiences of many yoga
practitioners have shown, to the great
hope and benefit of the people, that many
chronic ailments are now being checked
and cured by yogic practices.”
The Governor also said that being one
of the best forms of a ‘happy life’ regimen,
yoga is ‘the best way’ to live through the
ongoing anti-coronavirus lockdown, quar-
antine and restricted movement period.
Citing that in 2014, at the initiative of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Unit-
ed Nations had announced June 21 as the
International Day of Yoga, the Governor
said yogic practices have since been ex-
tensively patronised across the globe.
Sikkim Govtto keep NH-10open for Armyvehicles alone
A CORRESPONDENT
GANGTOK, June 20: The
Sikkim Government has de-
cided to keep the NH-10 open
for movement of only Army
vehicles. The decision was
taken after an all-party meet-
ing called by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi to discuss the
border standoff with China.
Union Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh was also present
in the meeting.
The Sikkim Government
has made it clear that it is a
precautionary step, and that
there is no border dispute with
China with regard to Sikkim.
Spokesperson of the ruling
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha
Jacob Khaling stated that in
order to extend support to the
country under the current sit-
uation, the national highway
would be kept open only for
emergency Army vehicles.
He said the same could also
be made applicable to connect-
ing roads if the need arises. All
the connecting highways can
also be kept free for Army move-
ment by restricting civilian ve-
hicle movement, he added.
Rain triggerslandslides in
ManipurCORRESPONDENT
IMPHAL, June 20: Inces-
sant rainfall at isolated loca-
tions last night triggered land-
slides in Manipur today, affect-
ing movement of goods vehi-
cles on the Imphal-Jiribam
highway, sources said. Road
repair works are already un-
der way.
According to reports, a
stretch of the road has caved
in near Sinam village along the
highway. There are also re-
ports of roads being damaged
near the Irang bridge.
A team of drivers and trans-
porters visited the affected
area and later appealed to the
State Government to take up
repair works immediately.
Meanwhile, several rivers
have been in a swollen state
after rain in the catchment
areas.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 11
“JUSTICE (RETD.) SMT ANIMA HAZARIKA ONE MAN
ENQUIRY COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE INTO THE MATTER OF
MALPRACTICES AND IRREGULARITIES ETC. AS
ALLEGED, IN THE OMR BASED EXAMINATION, FOR THE
POST OF OFFICE-CUM-FIELD ASSISTANT, SAHAYAK ETC,
FOR FRESH CANDIDATES, HELD ON 28TH APRIL, 2019
UNDER APDCL/APGCL/AEGCL AS PER THEIR
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NO. MD/APDCL/HR/REC(2017-
18)2017/85/119 DATED 14TH AUGUST, 2018"
PUBLIC NOTICEWhereas a One Man Enquiry Committee headed by Justice Anima Hazarika,
former Judge of the Gauhati High Court, Guwahati has been constituted by the
Government of Assam, Power (Elect) Department to inquire into the matter of
malpractices and irregularities etc. as alleged, in the OMR based examination,
for the posts of Office-cum-Field Assistant, Sahayak etc. for fresh candidates,
held on 28th April, 2019 under APDCL/APGCL/AEGCL as per their Employment
Notice No. MD/APDCL/HR/REC(2017-18)2017/85/119 dated 14th August, 2018,
with the following terms and conditions: -
1. To inquire into the allegations of malpractices and irregularities etc. in the
conduct of the OMR based examination for recruitment in the post of Office-
cum-Field Assistant, Sahayak etc. for fresh candidates held on 28-04-
2019, under APDCL/APGCL/AEGCL, as per their Employment Notice No.
MD/APDCL/HR/REC(2017-18)2017/85/119, dated 14th August, 2018.
2. To examine all the parameters right from initiation of the process of
recruitment and to see whether all provisions of relevant Service Rules as
well as other provisions relating to maintenance of roster, reservation for
woman, SC, ST, PWD etc have been taken care of by the concerned
company as well as the process of holding of the examination at different
centers for selection of candidates.
3. The Committee may hear the complainants if required, record their
statements and conduct field inspection of the exam centers if desired.
4. To study the SOP for entry in strong rooms, examine and verify the process
of transportation and storage of OMR Sheets.
5. The Committee may decide whether CCTV footage needs to be look into
by the Committee and decide accordingly.
6. The Committee may also hear the recruitment committee, their views and
observations and steps taken regarding maintenance of transparency.
7. The Committee will also suggest in detail as regards to the fairness of
holding the examination and may advice whether the OMR sheets to be
evaluated in presence of Officers to be deputed by the Government in the
Power (Elect.) Department.
8. Any other view as deem fit,
Now therefore, the Committee invites Written Statements or Representations
from the Government of Assam, Power (Electricity) Department, Dispur,
Guwahati, APDCL/APGCL/AEGCL, aggrieved persons, candidates,
organizations and members of general public acquainted with the issues
relating to the subject matter of the enquiry.
Such Written Statements preferably suppor ted by affidavit or
representations may be filed either individually or collectively by a group of
persons. Every person filing such Written Statement or Representation
shall furnish full name, postal address, phone number, and enclose therewith:
(A) A list of witnesses with address, if any, and
(B) A list of supporting documents if any, with original or true copies thereof as
are in his/her/their possession or power and in case of any document(s)
not in his/her/their possession, the name(s) and address(s) of the persons(s)
in whose possession or power those are and from whom such document(s)
may be obtained.
The Written Statements or Representations shall be submitted in triplicate to
the undersigned personally or through authorised representatives addressing
the Committee during office hours or by registered post with A/D, to reach the
office of the Committee within three weeks from the date of publication of the
Notice in the newspapers. The postal address of the Committee is “Old AERC
Building, Six Mile, Guwahati, Assam, PIN - 781022”.
The Committee in due course shall fix and notify the place(s), date(s) and
time of its sitting for hearing/ recording of evidences as per law.
Sd/- (F.R. Laskar, ACS)
Secretary, Justice (Retd.) Smt Anima
Hazarika One Man Enquiry Committee
Old AERC Building, Six Mile,
Guwahati,Assam, PIN - 781022
&
Joint Secretary to the Government of
Assam, Power (E) Department,
Janasanyog/D/1506/20 Dispur, Guwahati
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Govt closely monitoring repo rate cuttransmission by banks to customers: FMNEW DELHI, June 20: Finance Minis-
ter Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the
government is monitoring progress of vari-
ous relief measures, especially the trans-
mission of repo rate cuts to corporates
and consumers to stimulate the economy,
hit by COVID-19 crisis.
While interacting with the Managing
Committee Members of PHD Chamber
of Commerce and Industry through video-
conferencing, she said the government has
always recognised the importance of
wealth creators as they generate employ-
ment opportunities and utilise resources
in optimal manner for promoting the socio-
economic development in the country.
Sitharaman acknowledged that the
Prime Minister has always facilitated a
helping hand and recognised the impor-
tance of MSMEs, an official statement
from the ministry said.
“We are closely monitoring the situation
in consultation with banks so that relief
measures announced by the government
are effectively percolated at ground levels,
especially the transmission of repo rate cuts
to consumers in terms of reduced interest
rates,” the release quoted her.
Last month, the RBI slashed the bench-
mark repurchase (repo) rate, the price at
which banks borrow from the central
bank, by 40 basis points to a historic low
of 4 per cent.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das had said
monetary policy transmission to banks’
lending rates has continued to improve.
The Finance Minister said that they
are closely watching the developments
in disbursement of loans under the pro-
vision of Rs 3-lakh-crore collateral-free
automatic loans for businesses to miti-
gate the daunting impact of COVID-19
on trade and industry.
The government has always focused on
minimum government and maximum
governance with a special focus on ad-
dressing challenges faced by industry and
promote ease of doing business, she said.
The government has always provided a
helping hand without differentiation to all in-
dustry stakeholders, especially to MSMEs.
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Indus-
try termed the Rs 20.97-lakh-crore stimu-
lus package comprehensive and substantial.
The package is not only the monetary
and financial stimulus, but also contains
the game-changing reforms to take India
to the next high, it said.
The chamber suggested that one-time
restructuring of the loans without affect-
ing the classification for the severely im-
pacted sectors such as tourism, aviation,
entertainment, real estate, and automo-
bile, among others, is the need of the hour.
There may be a formal communication
from the government to the banking sec-
tor to remove the fears from the minds
of bankers so that the bank officials are
able to sanction and disburse loans to the
trade and industry without any fear, the
chamber suggested.
It also said that there may not be any
criminal proceedings if some business
entity turns into NPA because of some
genuine reason. – PTI
NEW DELHI, June 20: India may
soon incentivise kirana stores which
become part of the e-commerce eco-
system by converting their operations
to handle both online and offline sales.
The special package of incentives for
the smaller format mom and pop stores
is likely to be a part of the e-commerce
policy being drafted by the Commerce
and Industry Ministry.
“We will offer incentives for kiranas
willing to integrate their operations on
the e-commerce platform so that the
switchover could be swift. The incen-
tives could be in the form of interest
subventions on loans required for the
switchover or as one-time grant,” said
E-comm policy may incentivise kiranasfor joining online ecosystem
officials privy to the development.
Several technology companies and
e-commerce entities, including
Facebook, Walmart and Amazon,
have offered to provide necessary
technologies that would help kiranas
integrate with e-commerce plat-
forms. Trade bodies have also
launched various initiatives for this
switchover that also requires small
store owners to get necessary skills
to handle online sales.
The policy is also likely to encour-
age the existing e-commerce play-
ers to join local stores on their for-
mats and facilitate their sales. In fact,
e-commerce companies would be
asked to put full details of the sellers
on their marketplace so that buyers
can take informed decisions and even
look to use products sold on the plat-
form by nearby shops for swift de-
livery and service.
The Draft National E-commerce
Policy was floated by the Department
for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade (DPIIT) last year for
stakeholder comments. The policy is
expected to be finalised this month and
announced subsequently.
The overarching objective of the
policy is promotion of e-commerce
ecosystem in the country, increas-
ing jobs and rural productivity, along
with exports.
The policy is also expected to put in
place an e-commerce regulator with
penal powers. The regulator will check
and penalise companies spreading false
information or failing to comply with
laid-down regulations. It would also
have power to suspend licence of com-
panies or take them to competition
regulator for taking any anti-competi-
tive measure.
Officials said that though the policy
would not mandate data location for all
e-commerce firms, this would be asked
for in the case of three-four key stra-
tegic sectors for storing genetic mate-
rial or any other material data. – IANS
NEW DELHI, June 20:
Drug firm Glenmark Pharma-
ceuticals today said it has
launched antiviral drug
favipiravir, under the brand
name FabiFlu, for the treat-
ment of patients with mild to
moderate COVID-19 at
a price of about Rs 103
per tablet.
The drug will be
available as a 200 mg
tablet at a maximum
retail price (MRP) of Rs
3,500 for a strip of 34
tablets, Glenmark Phar-
maceuticals said.
FabiFlu is the first oral
favipiravir-approved
medication in India for
the treatment of
COVID-19, it added.
It is a prescription-
based medication, with
recommended dose
being 1,800 mg twice daily on
day one, followed by 800 mg
twice daily up to day 14, the
drug firm said.
When asked about the com-
pany’s manufacturing capacity
of the drug, the drug firm said:
“Considering a minimum of
Glenmark launchesCOVID-19 drug
two strips per patient,
Glenmark will be able to pro-
vide FabiFlu for about 82,500
patients in the 1st month itself.
We will be closely monitoring
the evolving situation and basis
the situation, we will work to
scale and meet the healthcare
needs of the country.”
The company is producing
the active pharmaceutical in-
gredients (API) for the prod-
uct at its Ankleshwar plant,
while the formulation is being
manufactured at its Baddi plant.
The drug will be available
both through hospitals and the
retail channel, Glenmark said.
When asked if the company
is looking for tie-ups with hos-
pitals for supply of the drug, it
said: “Our effort right now is to
prioritise manufacturing
to ensure FabiFlu is ac-
cessible to all patients
who need it. Glenmark
will certainly make a
consideration to sup-
port private and public
healthcare facilities and
arrange for other suit-
able options as per the
need and in time.”
The Mumbai-based
firm had on Friday re-
ceived the manufactur-
ing and marketing ap-
proval from the Drugs
Controller General of
India (DCGI).
“This approval comes at a
time when cases in India are
spiralling like never before,
putting a tremendous pres-
sure on our healthcare sys-
tem,” Glenmark Pharmaceu-
ticals Chairman and MD Glenn
Saldanha said. – PTI
FabiFlu to be available at
Rs 3,500 for a 34-tablet strip
Finmin proposescurbs on foreign
investment inpension fundsNEW DELHI, June 20:
Amid growing tensions be-tween India and China, the Fi-nance Ministry has proposedputting restrictions on pensionfund investments from any ofIndia’s bordering countries.
Foreign investment in pen-sion funds regulated by thePension Fund Regulatory andDevelopment Authority(PFRDA) is capped at 49 percent under the automatic route.
According to a draft notifica-tion circulated for comments on
Friday, “A government approvalwould be required for the in-vesting entity or individual fromany of the bordering countriesincluding China. The relevantprovisions of FDI policy issuedfrom time to time would applyin all such cases.”
Any foreign investmentfrom these countries will besubject to approval from thegovernment. The restrictionwould be applicable from thedate of notification by the Gov-ernment of India.
Stakeholders can submittheir comments on the draftwithin 30 days, it added.
The changes have been pro-
posed in accordance with Depart-
ment for Promotion of Industry
and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
guidelines issued in April.
Currently, government per-
mission is mandatory only for
investments coming from
Bangladesh and Pakistan.
The development comes at
a time when Indian and Chi-
nese armies are engaged in a
standoff in Pangong Tso,
Galwan Valley, Demchok and
Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern
Ladakh. – PTI
China standoff
Pradhan urges industry to usedomestically produced steel
MUMBAI, June 20: Union Steel Min-
ister Dharmendra Pradhan today urged
all stakeholders of the sector to come to-
gether to ensure that industries use only
domestically produced steel.
In the last few quarters, domestic de-
mand for steel has declined due to the eco-
nomic slowdown followed by the COVID-
19 outbreak and resultant shutdowns.
“Unless all the stakeholders including
the mining industry, the processing indus-
try, the furnace associations, the second-
ary steel sector or the integrated steel
plants, come together, it will be difficult to
take steel to another level,” Pradhan said.
He was addressing a virtual summit
organised by Hyve India along with other
steel industry associations.
The minister further said there are
many sectors which still do not use do-
mestically produced steel due to vari-
ous reasons.
“Demand for steel in the domestic
market is very low, and we will take
up all the programmes that will boost
the sector.
“Since independence, during the last
six years, a majority of the reforms have
been undertaken by the government to
make the raw materials available for the
sector. We all should work towards ful-
filling our needs with steel completely
made in India,” Pradhan added.
Last month,Prime Minister Narendra
Modi had urged the country to go ‘vocal
for local’ and use the coronavirus crisis to
make India self-reliant.
Pradhan further said the initiative to
open up coal blocks for commercial min-
ing was with an aim to achieve self-suffi-
ciency in meeting energy needs and boost
the industrial sector.
Demand for goods like steel and coal
has plunged in the last two-three months,
he said, adding, it has impacted all the
stakeholders.
“We have been hearing and consider-
ing all the suggestions, including taxes
and incentives given by the industry and
have also made a few announcements to
give a boost to the sector. We will con-
tinue doing our part. We will also soon
come up with the (steel) scrap policy,”
Pradhan added. – PTI
NEW DELHI, June 20: The Com-
merce Ministry has shared a list of over
1,500 products such as leather and tex-
tiles with Indian missions to explore
export opportunities in their respec-
tive countries for domestic firms, an
official has said.
Different export promotion coun-
cils are in touch with about 15 mis-
sions that have responded for or-
ganising digital B2B meetings due
to travel restrictions on account of
COVID-19 pandemic, the official
added.
The move is aimed at involving In-
Commerce Ministry shares list of1,500 products with Indian missions
dian overseas missions in securing
alternative supply chains and market
opportunities for domestic export-
ers, the official said,
adding, the chain has
been disrupted due
to coronavirus out-
break.
These products include leather, tex-
tiles, agro-chemicals, electrical equip-
ment like static converters, spices, and
marine goods.
The ministry has analysed 1,054
major import products from China and
has identified 168 items where India
has critical dependence on the neigh-
bouring country. Similarly, 550 prod-
ucts were identified where both India
and China are signifi-
cant exporters, and
where India could
help fill gaps in global
supply chain.
“Identified products – both 1,054 and
550 – have been shared with overseas
missions to explore sourcing and ex-
port opportunities in their respective
countries, and guide our exporters,”
the official added.
Last month, Commerce and Indus-
try Minister Piyush Goyal has called
upon Indian missions to play an impor-
tant role in identifying business oppor-
tunities for domestic companies, ex-
porters and make India a preferred in-
vestment destination.
The minister, along with External
Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, have in-
teracted with 131 missions from dif-
ferent geographies through video-
conferencing.
Goyal has stated that Indian mis-
sions should help in identification of
business opportunities that exist in
their countries. – PTI
Eye on exploring
export opportunities
Bajaj Auto ‘largest’ 2/3-wheelermanufacturer by revenue
BUSINESS REPORTER
GUWAHATI, June 20: BajajAuto Ltd has emerged as thelargest two- and three-wheelermanufacturer in India in termsof its revenue earnings of Rs29,919 crore in FY19-20.
Bajaj Auto Ltd has postedrevenues of Rs 29,919 crorein FY 2019-20 with operatingEBITA margins of 17.6 percent at Rs 5,253 crore and PBTof Rs 6,580 crore, a companystatement said, adding that thecompany has also clocked aCAGR of 10 per cent over thelast decade (2010-2020), withrevenues moving up from Rs11,509 crore in FY09-10 to Rs29,919 crore in FY19-20.
In 2019-20, the companysuccessfully expanded its Pul-
sar franchise through thelaunch of the Pulsar 125, thusstrengthening further its lead-ership in the Sports segmentalong with the top-of-the-lineDominar 400 and the newlylaunched Dominar250, it said.
In the last 12 months BajajAuto launched new models likethe Platina H-gear and theCT110, besides bringing backthe iconic Chetak scooter in anall-new electric avatar, the state-ment said and added that thecompany in FY19-20 also an-nounced a non-equity alliancewith Triumph of UK with the aimof co-developing new products.
The partnership with KTMhas opened new product marketsegments for Bajaj Auto and thecompany has now further ex-panded the franchise through the
KTM 125 range, besides intro-ducing another premium KTMbrand, Husqvarna, for the dis-cerning Indian customers, it said.
On the company’s perform-ance, the statement quotedRakesh Sharma, Executive Di-rector, Bajaj Auto, as saying,“While FY 2019-20 was indeeda challenging year, we are de-lighted to note that not only havewe emerged as the overall leaderin our segment, we have also putin place several initiatives thatwill build momentum.”
“Our reach in global mar-kets coupled with a diverse andevolving product portfolio hashelped us de-risk our businessas we are not overtly relianton any one geography or prod-uct,” Soumen Ray, CFO, BajajAuto, said in the statement.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 202012 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI NATIONAL
NEW DELHI, June 20:
With the shadow of the COV-
ID-19 pandemic looming
large, International Day of
Yoga on Sunday will be cele-
brated on digital media plat-
forms sans mass gatherings
and Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi’s message would be
the highlight of the occasion.
Yoga Day will go digital for
the first time since June 21,
2015, when it began to be
celebrated annually across
the world, coinciding with the
Summer Solstice each year.
This year’s theme is ‘Yoga
at Home and Yoga with Fam-
ily’ and people will be able to
join the celebrations virtual-
ly at 7 am on June 21.
The Indian missions
abroad are trying to reach out
to the people through digital
media as well as through the
network of institutions which
support yoga, officials said.
The Ministry of AYUSH
had planned to hold a grand
event in Leh, but cancelled it
due to the pandemic.
On December 11, 2014,
the United Nations General
Assembly declared June 21
as ‘International Day of Yoga’,
months after Modi had pro-
posed the idea.
A message from Prime
Minister Modi will be the high-
light of the International Day
of Yoga which will be observed
on electronic and digital plat-
forms on June 21, the AYUSH
ministry said on Thursday.
“Due to the current global
health emergency due to the
COVID-19 outbreak, the fo-
cus this year is less on such
Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture on the eve of International Day of Yoga, at Puri on Saturday. – PTI
celebrations and more on
people performing yoga at
their respective homes with
participation of the entire
family,” the ministry said.
The Prime Minister’s re-
marks will be televised at
6.30 am, a statement by the
Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga
and Naturopathy, Unani, Sid-
dha and Homoeopathy (AY-
USH) said.
As has been the practice in
International Day of Yoga
(IDY) observation, the PM’s
message will be followed by
a live demonstration of a 45-
minute Common Yoga Pro-
tocol (CYP) by a team from
Morarji Desai National Insti-
tute of Yoga.
The CYP drill has been
designed keeping in mind
people of different age
groups and of varied walks of
life, the ministry had said in
its statement.
“Yoga is found to be espe-
cially relevant in the pandem-
ic situation since its practice
leads to both physical and
mental wellbeing and in-
creases the individual’s abili-
ty to fight diseases,” it said.
Modi on Thursday had urged
people in a video message to
observe the day from the con-
fines of their homes due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
“This year, the event will
highlight the utility of yoga for
individuals to develop immu-
nity to combat the global pan-
demic and strengthen the
community in managing some
of the significant aspects of this
crisis,” Vinay Sahasrabuddhe,
president of Indian Council for
Cultural Relations (ICCR) had
said earlier this month.
The ministry and ICCR,
through the ‘My Life - My
Yoga’ video blogging compe-
tition which was launched by
the Prime Minister on May
31, has sought to raise aware-
ness about yoga and inspire
people to prepare for and
become active participants in
the observation of IDY 2020.
The contest has two legs –
the first one consisting of an
international video blogging
contest wherein the winners
will be picked within a coun-
try. This will be followed by
global prize winners who will
be selected from different
countries.
To enter the contest, the
participants were required to
upload a three-minute video
of three yogic practices (kri-
ya, asana, pranayama, band-
ha or mudra), including a short
video message/description on
how the said yogic practices
influenced their lives.
The videos could be up-
loaded on Facebook, Twitter
or Instagram with the con-
test hashtag #MyLifeMyYo-
gaINDIA and appropriate
category hashtag. – PTI
NEW DELHI, June 20:
The NDA is now comforta-
bly placed in the Rajya Sabha
after the biennial election as
the BJP’s strong numbers in
the assemblies and defection
from the Opposition result-
ed in the saffron party having
86 seats in the House and the
Congress merely 41.
The BJP-led National Dem-
ocratic Alliance now has near-
ly 100 members in the 245-
member House. If the support
of friendly parties like the AI-
ADMK (9), BJD (9), YSR Con-
gress Party (6), and several
allied nominated members
and smaller parties is counted,
then the Modi government is
unlikely to face any serious
numerical challenge there.
The Election Commission
had announced biennial polls
to 61 seats, including 55 in
NDA widens gap with Opp in RSMarch, but the process was
delayed due to the novel coro-
navirus pandemic.
With 42 members elected
unopposed earlier, the
Bharatiya Janata Party won
eight, Congress and the YSR
Congress four each and oth-
ers three of the 19 seats that
went to polls on Friday.
The BJP won a couple of
more seats than it could have
on the strength of its numbers
because of defection from sev-
eral Congress legislators in
Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
In total, the BJP won 17,
Congress nine, BJP ally JDU
three, BJD and the TMC four
each, AIADMK and DMK
three each, NCP, RJD and the
TRS two each, and others
rest, official sources said.
The crumbling strength of
the Opposition, whose key pil-
lars include the Congress,
TMC and the Left, has been
evident since last year after
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi led the BJP to its biggest
ever victory as it bagged 303
seats in the Lok Sabha election.
It prompted a host of de-
fections from the Opposition,
including Rajya Sabha mem-
bers of the Congress, TDP
and the Samajwadi Party, to
the BJP, and many non-NDA
regional parties chose to back
the government in Parlia-
ment on crucial issues.
The Congress has accused
the BJP of horse-trading, al-
leging that it had engineered
defections from its ranks for
political gains.
The government managed
big support in Parliament to
its resolution to nullify Article
370 and key bills like the bifur-
cation of the erstwhile state of
Jammu and Kashmir into Un-
ion territories and criminal
prosecution for instant divorce
by Muslim men.
The contentious Citizenship
(Amendment) Bill was also
passed in both the Houses.
The legislative agenda of
the Modi government in its
first term was often ham-
pered in Parliament due to
the Opposition’s numerical
superiority in the Upper
House, and the Congress had
more numbers than the BJP
during the first few years.
However, the BJP’s im-
pressive gains in the Assem-
bly elections, coupled with
the Congress losing power
in several states, resulted in
slow but steady rise in the
government’s numbers in
the House. – PTI
NEW DELHI, June 20:
The lockdown announced by
the government due to
COVID-19 is not akin to the
proclamation of Emergency,
the Supreme Court has said,
holding that default bail is an
indefeasible right on non-
submission of chargesheet
within the prescribed time.
The apex court made the
observation while setting aside
a Madras High Court order
Lockdown not akin to Emergency: SCdenying bail to an accused de-
spite non-filing of chargesheet
within the stipulated time.
A bench headed by Justice
Ashok Bhushan said the view
of the high court that restric-
tions imposed during the lock-
down should not give the right
to an accused for default bail
even though the chargesheet
has not been filed within the
time prescribed under Sec-
tion 167(2) of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, is “clear-
ly erroneous and not in ac-
cordance with law”.
Terming its judgement in
the ADM Jabalpur case dur-
ing the Emergency as “ret-
rograde”, the top court said
that right to life and liberty
cannot be taken away with-
out a due process of law.
In the ADM Jabalpur case of
1976, the five-judge bench by a
majority verdict 4:1 had arrived
at the conclusion that Article
21 is the sole repository of all
rights to life and personal liber-
ty, and, when suspended, takes
away those rights altogether.
The bench said that the
“retrograde steps taken in
respect of right protected
under Article 21” in the
ADM Jabalpur judgement,
was remedied by the Parlia-
ment through constitutional
amendment. – PTI
NEW DELHI, June 20:
The Centre has asked states
to ensure implementation of
its guidelines on home isola-
tion at the field level “in let-
ter and spirit” to effectively
contain the spread of the
coronavirus, after taking note
of instances of laxity.
The Union Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare
issued revised guidelines for
home isolation on May 10
which continue to be effec-
tive as on date, an official
statement said on Friday.
According to the guide-
lines, very mild and pre-
symptomatic COVID-19 pa-
tients can opt for home isola-
tion, provided the patient has
a room for himself/herself
with toilet facility and has an
adult attendant or caregiver.
Also, the patient should
agree to monitor his/her
health and regularly inform
the status to the district sur-
veillance officer for follow-up
States urged to follow home isolationguidelines to curb COVID-19 spread
by surveillance teams.
An important clause in the
revised guidelines is that the
treating doctor should be sat-
isfied about the patient opt-
ing for home isolation based
on medical assessment and
assessment of his/her resi-
dential accommodation, the
government said. In addition,
the patient should fill in an
undertaking on self-isolation
and should follow home quar-
antine guidelines, it said.
“In this regard, some in-
stances have been noticed
wherein home isolation is al-
lowed in a routine manner in
certain states, and clauses of
the revised guidelines are
not followed in letter and
spirit,” it said.
This may lead to spread of
the disease within the family
members and neighbours,
more so in urban settings such
as dense urban agglomera-
tions, the Centre said, adding
the Health Ministry has re-
quested states to ensure strict
implementation of the guide-
lines at the field level to effec-
tively curb spread of the
COVID-19 pandemic. – PTI
Centre mustrespond to
China’s GalwanValley claim: SenaMUMBAI, June 20: Shiv
Sena deputy leader Priyanka
Chaturvedi today said the
Centre must respond to Chi-
na’s claim that the sovereign-
ty over the Galwan Valley
area in Ladakh belonged to it.
Twenty Indian Army per-
sonnel, including a colonel,
were killed in the clashes
with Chinese troops in the
Galwan Valley in eastern La-
dakh on Monday night. It was
the biggest military confron-
tation between India and Chi-
na in over five decades.
After India trashed the Chi-
nese Army’s claim of sover-
eignty over the Galwan Val-
ley and asked Beijing to con-
fine its activities to its side of
the LAC, China’s foreign min-
istry on Friday claimed that
the Galwan Valley was on the
Chinese side of the Line of
Actual Control. – PTI
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Know your DAYBy JACQUELINE BIGAR
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, June 21, 2020:
Intense and critical, you are success-oriented, and this year will be a
triumph for you. Once you tame your ego, any dream is possible. Finances
will be good. If single, you are very sensual, and there will be obsessive
relationships. If attached, your partner is likely to find you demanding and
needs to stand up to you or compromise. Your intimate bond is strong.
AQUARIUS gives as good as he or she gets.
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)HHH Today highlights home and family life. A residential move may
be considered, and family members are experiencing some changes.
Dynamic and demanding people approach you today. Back away from confron-
tations. Count to five before responding. Tonight: A calm family dinner meeting.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)HHHHH Expect to have more variety in your life today. Conver-
sations and mail will be startling but very interesting. Reach out to
others; your attractiveness and charm are in evidence. Love prospects are
promising. Tonight: Your circle of friends expands even more.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)HHHH Today highlights your finances on a positive note. Old
debts can be paid. Preparations are underway to enhance your
income. Finances should become much more promising. Think big; be
confident. Tonight: A tip from a friend or previous co-worker is invaluable.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)HHHHH You will be especially strong and influential today. Old
barriers can be overcome, and you can manifest a cherished wish
through sheer effort. You will be highly visible to others. Wise choices build
your good reputation. Tonight: Reach out to those you love and admire.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)HHH Your need for peace and privacy is strong today. There is
much you would prefer to keep to yourself. Acts of charity and
personal sacrifice bring unexpected rewards. Your leadership ability grows.
Tonight: Take time out for personal meditation and catch up on old reading.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)HHHH Exciting planetary vibrations favor friendship, group involve-
ment and learning. Some of you will have unexpected future travel
opportunities to places you have only dreamed about. New and unusual
friendships will be formed. Tonight: It is an ideal time to join a new group or club.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)HHH You will be rethinking your career. Some of you will even
speculate that your true career path lies in an entirely different
direction. You will have plenty of time to think this through at a later date.
Tonight: Catch up with an elderly female family member.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)HHHH Spiritual growth takes place today. Your belief system and
general life attitude experience major changes. Whether your jour-
neying turns out to be in the physical or mental realm, your experiences are
likely to be intense but positive. Tonight: The adventurer in you is awakened.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)HH In simple terms, pay-up time is here. Today highlights joint
income, including debts and money owed, reminding you of financial
situations that took place before the pandemic began. If you have overextended
yourself, you feel the sting today. Tonight: You look at it all philosophically.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)HH Today provides increased social opportunities. Dealings with
important males are favored. However, today also brings chaos in
the form of upsets and arguments with a loved one, causing upheaval. You
will feel torn in several directions. Tonight: Relax and reach out to old friends.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)HH You will be busy today. You also feel restless and impulsive, so
be careful not to sustain a minor slip or injury. Be careful on the
roads. Your attention may wander due to fatigue, so take heed. Tonight:
Take a long, hot, steaming herbal bath.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)HHHH Today favors socializing and romance. Sparks will fly, or
should I say, “fly again,” as some of you will become reacquainted
on an intimate level with a former love interest. Any tasks you wish to
undertake have added intensity and perseverance. Tonight: Date night.
H H H
Thought for the day
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Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi will help pro-
mote a self-reliant economy by emphasising
on the importance of using khadi.
“Khadi is not a cloth but a thought that leads to
improvement of rural economy. I was approached
by the Ministry of Industries, Bihar, whose offi-
cials know me since my theatre days. I personally
believe khadi doesn’t need an ambassador but I
believe in the spirit that khadi entails. I have an
emotional connection with the initiative,” he said.
“As an artiste, I believe we need to promote
khadi because it has far reaching benefits for the
rural economy. As evident from the humanitar-
ian crisis created by the pandemic, we need to
strengthen rural India. People from villages
wouldn't be allured to work in big cities,” he
added.
He has urged his fans to use more khadi prod-
ucts. “I want young people to buy more locally
made khadi goods for their wardrobe. Greater
consumption will lead to greater production which
in turn, will help local craftsmen attached with
grass root level textile industries. Rural economy
will in turn help strengthen the nation,” he said.
Pankaj Tripathi, meanwhile, has a funny story
from his struggling days, when he used to give
a lot of auditions for work. As a National School
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of Drama graduate, Pankaj remembers that dur-
ing his phase of struggle he would walk into
random casting offices with his photos for audi-
tions. Asked for a reference, and he would say,
“Ishwar Ji (God)”.
“The maker of all and the ultimate reference –
God. I never had any reference and I knew no-
body. After a few disappointments, I realised no
one cross-verifies references. It was an informal
norm that people held on to, for longer than they
should have. I decided to take Ishwar’s name and
much to my surprise I started getting roles!”
Pankaj said.
Pankaj still believes it was God who led him
into the industry. “It was years before anyone
could spot my bluff and by then I had already
done a few memorable scenes. I still believe it’s
God who led me to this industry. I am not even
remotely from the film world. I had no reference
and I knew nobody. But doors kept opening for
me like the universe was conspiring to make
things happen,” he added.
“It has been a dream journey so far and I will
eternally be grateful to God. If anyone asks me
now for a reference, I’ll say Ishwar ji in a heart-
beat. It always works!” he said.
(Source: IANS)
THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 13SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE
Actor Pankaj Tripathi has emphasised on the
importance of using khadi
In support of khadi
33 Smart Alecs ?
(4,4)
37 Exuberant
merriment (8)
42 Cattle encourager
(4)
43 Maj.’s superior (3)
44 Ailing (4)
47 Guilty person (7)
48 Musical works (3)
49 Put to death;
perform (7)
50 The Creator in
Hindu mythology
(6)
51 Jumps or springs
forcefully (5)
52 Unemotional (6)
Down
1 Angora fabric (6)
2 Female horse (4)
3 Houses for
horses? (7)
5 Fail to explode (7)
6 Wandered away
(7)
8 Embryonic frog (7)
9 Midday (4)
10 Parisian tower (6)
11 Hide worker (6)
12 Not famous or
acclaimed (6)
19 Visiting briefly and
unexpectedly
(7,2)
20 Untruthfulness
(9)
22 Emptiness (7)
24 Paper-folding (7)
25 Inquire into (5)
26 Borders (5)
28 Control-Display
Unit (3)
30 Big bird (3)
34 Tympanic
membrane (7)
35 Modernise (6)
36 Sugar (7)
37 Supports or
sustains ? (5,2)
38 Held out (6)
39 Wealthiest (7)
40 Is this little one
as sly as his
father? (3-3)
41 Be looming (6)
45 Russian river (4)
46 Ponder (4)
STAR MOVIES
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WASHINGTON, June 20: US
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
has criticised the Chinese Army for
“escalating” the border tension
with India and militarising the stra-
tegic South China Sea as he de-
scribed the ruling Communist Par-
ty of China as a “rogue actor”.
In a scathing attack on the Chinese
government, the top American dip-
lomat said that the Communist Party
of China (CPC) wants to undo all the
progress the free world has made
through institutions like the NATO
and adopt a new set of rules and norms
that accommodate Beijing.
“The PLA (People’s Liberation
Army) has escalated border tensions
with India, the world’s most popu-
lous democracy. It’s militarising the
South China Sea and illegally claim-
Pompeo tears into China over border row with Indiaing more territory there, threaten-
ing vital sea lanes,” Pompeo said, a
day after he expressed deep condo-
lences to India on the death of 20
soldiers in violent clashes with the
Chinese troops at the Galwan Valley
in Ladakh early in the week.
China claims almost all of the re-
source-rich South China Sea and has
also laid claims on the Senkaku is-
lands under the control of Japan in
the East China Sea.
Vietnam, the Philippines, Malay-
sia, Brunei and Taiwan have coun-
ter claims over the South China Sea.
The US periodically deploys its
naval ships and fighter planes to as-
sert freedom of navigation.
In his virtual address on “Europe
and the China Challenge” during the
2020 Copenhagen Democracy Sum-
mit on Friday, Pompeo said that for
many years, the West, in an era of
hope, believed they could change
the CPC and improve the lives of
the Chinese people along the way.
“The CPC took advantage of our
goodwill while assuring us they
wanted a cooperative relationship.
As (former Chinese politician) Deng
Xiaoping said ‘Hide your strength,
bide your time.’ I’ve talked in other
venues about why this happened.
It’s a complicated story. It’s no one’s
fault,” Pompeo said.
Over decades, European and
American companies have invested
in China with great optimism.
It outsourced supply chains to plac-
es like Shenzhen, opened education
institutions for PLA-affiliated students
and welcomed Chinese state-backed
investment in their countries, he said.
But the CPC decreed an end to free-
dom in Hong Kong, violating a UN-
registered treaty and the rights of its
citizens. This is one of many interna-
tional treaties the party has violated,
Pompeo said.
“General Secretary (Chinese
President) Xi Jinping has greenlight-
ed a brutal campaign of repression
against Chinese Muslims, a human
rights violation on a scale we haven’t
seen since World War II. Now, the
PLA has escalated border tensions
with India,” he said.
The clash in the Galwan Valley is
the biggest confrontation between the
two militaries after their 1967 clashes
in Nathu La when India lost around 80
soldiers while the death toll on the
Chinese side was over 300. “The CPC
isn’t just a rogue actor in its own neigh-
bourhood, it lied about the coronavi-
rus and let it spread to the rest of the
world, while pressuring the WHO to
assist in its cover-up campaign. Hun-
dreds of thousands of people have died
and the global economy has been dec-
imated,” Pompeo said. – PTI
Mike Pompeo
Mumbai terrorattack accused
rearrested in USWASHINGTON, June 20: Pakistani-origin Canadian busi-
nessman Tahawwur Rana has been rearrested in Los Ange-
les on an extradition request by India for his involvement in
the 2008 Mumbai terror attack in which 166 people were
killed, according to the US prosecutors.
Rana, 59, was recently released from jail on compassion-
ate ground after he told a US court that he has tested posi-
tive for COVID-19.
He was rearrested in Los Angeles on June 10 following an
extradition request by India, where he is a declared fugitive,
they said.
Assistant US Attorney John J Lulejian told the court that
the Indian government, as per the bilateral Extradition Trea-
ty signed in 1997, has requested the arrest and detention of
Rana with a view towards his extradition.
Lulejian said India has informed the United States that
Rana is being prosecuted for a number of offences, including
murder and the conspiracy to commit murder.
Rana has also been charged with conspiracy to commit
forgery for the purpose of cheating and conspiracy to use as
genuine a forged document or electronic record.
He made an initial court appearance on June 11.
On Friday, US District Judge Jacqueline Chooljian in the
US District Court, Central District of California, scheduled
his bond hearing for June 30.
His attorney has been asked to submit his plea by June 22
and the federal government’s response is due by June 26.
Lulejian said that the offences for which Rana’s arrest
warrant was issued are covered by Article 2 of the India-US
Extradition Treaty.
An arrest warrant was issued against Rana in India by
Poonam A Bamba, District and Sessions Judge, Special Court
of India’s premier investigation agency National Investiga-
tion Agency (NIA), on August 28, 2018.
According to the federal prosecutors, between 2006 and
November 2008, Rana conspired with his childhood friend
David Coleman Headley, also known as Daood Gilani, and
others located in Pakistan to assist Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and
Harkat ul-Jihad-e-Islami, both US-designated terrorist organ-
isations, to plan and carry out the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
Rana was first arrested in Chicago on October 18, 2009.
Thereafter he went to trial in the US District court for the
Northern District of Illinois where Headley testified for pros-
ecution. – PTI
BEIJING, June 20: China is planning
to establish a special bureau in Hong
Kong to investigate and prosecute
crimes considered threatening to nation-
al security, as state media on Saturday
reported some details of a controver-
sial new national security law being im-
posed on the city.
Bodies in all Hong Kong government
departments, from finance to immigra-
tion, will be directly answerable to the
Central government in Beijing, the offi-
cial Xinhua News Agency said.
Details of the proposed national secu-
rity law which has been strongly criti-
cized as undermining the semi-autono-
mous territory’s legal and political in-
stitutions emerged as the body that han-
dles most lawmaking for China’s top leg-
islative body closed its latest meeting.
The bill was raised for discussion at
the meeting of the Standing Commit-
tee of the National People’s Congress
but there was no further word on its
fate, Xinhua said.
Tam Yiu-chung, Hong Kong’s sole
delegate on the Standing Committee,
told Hong Kong public broadcaster
RTHK that the law was reviewed but
no vote had been taken, and that it
wasn’t clear when it would be further
vetted. The Standing Committee meets
every two months.
The bill was submitted on Thursday
for deliberation, covering four categories
of crimes: succession, subversion of state
power, local terrorist activities and col-
laborating with foreign or external for-
eign forces to endanger national security.
Beijing has repeatedly said it is de-
termined to press ahead with the legis-
lation and bypass Hong Kong’s legisla-
ture despite heavy criticism from with-
in Hong Kong and abroad, including from
the US, which says it will revoke some
of the preferential conditions extended
toward the city after its transfer from
British to Chinese rule in 1997.
Britain has said it will offer passports
and a path to citizenship to as many as 3
million Hong Kong residents. Group of
Seven leading economies called on Chi-
na to reconsider its plans, issuing a joint
statement voicing grave concern” over
the legislation that is said would breach
Beijing’s international commitments as
well as the territory’s constitution.
Beijing has repeatedly denounced the
moves as rank interference in its inter-
nal affairs.
Li Zhanshu, the ruling Communist Par-
ty’s third-ranking official and head of the
National People’s Congress, presided
over the meeting of the Standing Com-
mittee, which handles most legislative
tasks in between the annual sessions of
the full and largely ceremonial congress.
In its full session last month, the con-
gress ratified a decision to enact such
legislation at the national level after
Hong Kong’s own Legislative Council
was unable to do so because of strong
local opposition. Critics say the law could
severely limit free speech and opposi-
tion political activity. – AP
China to establish national securitybureau in Hong Kong
BEIJING, June 20: Indian
Embassy officials here have said
the speech of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi to Chief Min-
isters on June 18 as well as the
comments by the spokesper-
son of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs have been deleted from
two Chinese social media ac-
counts, including Weibo.
The move comes in the
backdrop of the violent face-
off between the Indian and
Chinese armies in the Gal-
wan Valley in eastern Lada-
kh on Monday in which 20
Indian military personnel
were killed, significantly es-
calating the already volatile
situation in the region.
Indian Embassy officials
said the transcript of the re-
marks of the MEA spokes-
man Anurag Srivastava were
found to have been removed
from the Embassy’s account
of Sina Weibo on June 18.
After that the Indian offi-
cials republished the screen
shots of Srivastava’s com-
ments on June 19.
Sina Weibo which is similar
to Twitter in China has mil-
Chinese socialmedia sites delete
Modi’s speechlions of users and all embas-
sies in Beijing besides several
world leaders including Prime
Minister Modi have opened
their accounts to interact with
the Chinese people.
The MEA spokesperson’s
remarks have also been re-
moved from the official We-
Chat account. A note on We-
Chat says, unable to view this
content because it violates
regulations.
In his comments, Srivas-
tava had asked China to con-
fine its activities to its side of
the Line of Actual Control
and that it must not take any
unilateral action to alter it.
Prime Minister Modi’s re-
marks of June 18 about Indi-
an soldiers killed in the Gal-
wan Valley clash have also
become inaccessible on We-
Chat. The page says that the
content has been deleted by
the author, whereas the Em-
bassy officials said they have
not removed it.
Both the Weibo pages of
the Indian Embassy and its
WeChat group have thou-
sands of followers. – PTI
Russian soldiers wearing face masks to protect againstthe coronavirus as they march toward Red Square toattend a dress rehearsal for the Victory Day militaryparade, in Moscow on Saturday. – AP/PTI
Protesters gather near the White House in Washington on Friday for Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 whenenslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned that they had been freed from bondage, more than two years after theEmancipation Proclamation. – AP
UK demonstrators holdanti-racism protests
LONDON, June 19: Anti-racism demonstrators are hold-
ing a fourth weekend of protests across the UK, despite a ban
on large gatherings because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Demonstrations were taking place on Saturday in cities,
including London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Hundreds assembled for a socially distanced ‘Say No to Rac-
ism’ rally in Glasgow’s George Square, where earlier this week
members of the far right attacked a refugee-rights gathering.
In Edinburgh, protesters including Trainspotting author Ir-
vine Welsh called for the removal of a statue of Henry Dundas
from its column in the city’s St. Andrew Square.
The late 18th-century Scottish politician was responsible
for delaying Britain’s abolition of the slave trade by 15 years
until 1807. During that time, more than half a million enslaved
Africans were trafficked across the Atlantic. – AP
THE HAGUE, June 20: Dutch De-
fence Minister Ank Bijleveld will join
International Yoga Day celebrations be-
ing organised online by the Indian em-
bassy here on Sunday.
In a message sent on the occasion,
Bijleveld thanked India for the gift of
yoga and said the Dutch Armed Forces
have been doing yoga for over 15 years.
They have over 130 yoga instructors
in the Armed Forces, a statement is-
sued by the Indian embassy on Satur-
day said.
The celebrations will witness a
workshop by representatives of Dutch
Army and Police as well as an impres-
sive line-up of Dutch and Indian digni-
taries, it said.
Dutch Minister to join Int’l Yoga Day celebrationsA special highlight will be Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi’s Yoga Day Mes-
sage and 3D animated images of him
doing yoga, the statement said.
The programme will include mes-
sages by Ambassador of India to the
Netherlands Venu Rajamony, ‘Yoga at
Home, Yoga with Family’ – Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi, ‘Stillness in Ac-
tion through Yoga’ – Ank Bijleveld,
Dutch Minister of Defence, and ‘Reju-
venate yourself through Yoga’ by re-
nowned spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi
Shankar, it said.
The online celebrations will com-
mence at 1100 hours CET (Central
European Time) on June 21 and will
be streamed to over 1,45,000 follow-
ers of the Embassy’s Facebook, Twit-
ter, Instagram and YouTube channels
as well as on the websites of the Em-
bassy and Stichting International Yoga
Day (a non-profit foundation), the
statement said.
The IYD programme will also include
‘Enrich Yourself Through Yoga’ – Yoga
Demonstration by Royal Netherlands
Army and Dutch National Police, and
‘Yoga is a great way to become aware of
who we are’ by Wim Hof, Ice Man,
Dutch Extreme Athlete, it said.
My Life, My Yoga messages from
Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and
Shilpa Shetty, and cricketer Virat Kohli,
will also be part of the Yoga Day pro-
gramme. – PTI
KABUL, June 20: The US
State Department says COV-
ID-19 infections have been re-
ported at its embassy in the
Afghan capital and the staff who
are affected include diplomats,
contractors and locally em-
ployed staff.
The State Department did
not say how many were affect-
ed. An official at the embassy
in Kabul, who could not be
identified because of not being
authorized to talk to the me-
dia, said as many as 20 people
were infected, the majority of
whom are Nepalese Gurkhas,
US Embassy in Kabul battlesCOVID-19 infections
who provide embassy securi-
ty. The embassy is imple-
menting all appropriate meas-
ures to mitigate the spread of
COVID-19, the US State De-
partment said.
The infected staff are in iso-
lation in the embassy while the
remainder on the compound
are being tested, said the em-
bassy official, who also said the
embassy staff have been told
they can expect tighter isola-
tion orders.
Afghanistan has 28,424 con-
firmed coronavirus cases. In-
ternational aid organizations
monitoring the pandemic’s
spread in the country say the
numbers are much higher be-
cause of a lack of testing capa-
bilities as well as access to test-
ing. They also fear the highly
contagious disease has spread
throughout the country with
the return of nearly 300,000
Afghans from Iran, the hard-
est hit country in the region.
Iran has recorded more than
200,000 cases and 9,392
deaths.
Few of the Afghans who re-
turned from Iran were tested
before they fanned out across
the country to their homes.
Earlier this month the In-
ternational Rescue Commit-
tee warned Afghanistan was on
the brink of a humanitarian dis-
aster mostly because the gov-
ernment does not have the ca-
pacity to even test 80 per cent
of coronavirus cases.
Until now a handful of
NATO troops have also test-
ed positive for the infection.
At the US Embassy, the
State Department said a sani-
tization of the premises was
being carried out to prevent
further outbreak. – AP
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solved with proper
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BARCELONA, June 20:
Barcelona was held at Sevilla
to 0-0 for its first stumble
since the resumption of play
in the Spanish league follow-
ing a three-month stoppage
for the COVID-19 pandemic.
The slip gives Real Madrid
the chance to pull level atop
the Spanish league with Bar-
celona. Madrid trails Barce-
lona by three points before it
visits Real Sociedad on Sun-
day to complete round 30 of
38. Madrid holds the head-to-
head goal difference with Bar-
celona in the case of a tie.
Barcelona defender Ger-
ard Pique said the two points
the defending champions left
in Seville on Friday could be
decisive.
“It is going to be difficult to
win this league because we
depend on the results of oth-
ers now, and I don’t think Ma-
drid is going to drop many
points,” Pique said.
“We lost a chance today. And
seeing how we have played
(...), it is going to be difficult.”
Coach Quique Setin, how-
ever, said the fight was far
from over.
“We knew beforehand that
it would be difficult to win all
the games left, practically im-
possible, and that this was one
of the toughest matches we
faced,” Setin said.
“It is frustration of the mo-
ment. I am sure (Pique) will
feel different tomorrow, and
I am sure that Madrid will
drop points, too. We have to
be optimistic.” Lionel Messi
went closest to breaking the
stalemate when his first-half
free kick was cleared on the
line by defender Jules
Kounde, leaving the Argenti-
na star on 699 career goals
for club and country.
Barcelona’s all-time leading
scorer was stifled by Sevilla’s
defence anchored by former
Manchester City midfielder
Fernando. Messi had scored
in the previous two matches
both Barcelona wins since the
league resumed.
Sevilla, which played with-
out its normally very loud fans
at its Snchez Pizjun Stadium
as mandated by health officials
in all league games, remained
in third place at 10 points be-
hind Madrid.
Luis Surez, who benefited
from the long league stoppage
to recover from right knee
surgery, was back in Barcelo-
na’s starting lineup after Se-
tin used him as a substitute in
the last two matches. He had
little impact on the match un-
til he missed a clear chance
with three minutes left, send-
ing Jordi Alba’s cross over the
bar when he was unmarked
in the box.
Barcelona had a promising
start. Messi’s side attacked
Sevilla’s area in waves and
with the hosts clearly rushing
their passes and easily turning
the ball over again and again.
Messi was denied a goal
from a dipping free kick in the
21st. Kounde raced back from
the defensive barrier to pro-
tect his post, where he head-
ed Messi’s goal-bound shot
that looked beyond the reach
of goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik
over the bar.
Julen Lopetegui, however,
settled his team down during
the mandatory cooling break
on the half-hour mark and Se-
villa tilted the action the oth-
er way.
The end of the first half got
testy after Sevilla’s Diego
Carlos fouled Surez. Messi
pushed Carlos when they
bumped chests, and Carlos
took a tumble. But the book-
ings went to Fernando and
Sergio Busquets for a sepa-
rate tussle.
It was Barcelona’s turn to
look shaken after halftime
when it had to rely on Marc-
Andre Ter Stegen to keep the
game scoreless. The German
goalkeeper blocked a power-
ful strike by Lucas Ocampos
and denied Munir El Haddadi
from culminating a counter-
attack in the 55th and 57th.
Villarreal moved into con-
tention for a top-four finish
and a Champions League
berth after it won at Granada
1-0 thanks to Gerard
Moreno’s early strike. A third
straight victory left Villarreal
in seventh place but just two
points out of fourth. – AP
Barca held 0-0 at Sevilla, giveMadrid chance to pull level
HILTON HEAD ISLAND
(USA), June 20: Five-time
PGA Tour winner Nick Wat-
ney tested positive for the
coronavirus, the first player
with a confirmed infection
since golf resumed a full
schedule last week.
Watney immediately with-
drew from the RBC Herit-
age on Friday and must self-
isolate for at least 10 days
under the PGA Tour’s pro-
tocols.
He did not return a tele-
phone call seeking comment.
Watney played the opening
round with Vaughn Taylor and
Luke List, and a rules official
notified them at the turn of
the positive test.
“I was a little shocked, to
be honest,” Taylor said.
“Heart started racing, got
a little nervous. Just hope Nick
is doing well and we get
through this.”
Watney missed the cut last
week in the Charles Schwab
Challenge at Colonial in Fort
Worth, Texas. He travelled on
his own to South Carolina, and
his coronavirus test upon ar-
rival at Harbour Town was
negative.
Before arriving to the
course for his second round,
he reported symptoms con-
sistent with COVID-19, the
illness caused by the virus.
Watney was tested again, and
the result came back posi-
tive.
Si Woo Kim saw him in
passing on the range, and Rory
McIlroy said he chatted with
Watney on the putting green.
McIlroy said they were at a
distance, and that Watney sent
him a text about the positive
result after McIlroy finished
his round.
“He was just saying, ‘Look,
I hope I didn’t get too close to
you.’ He feels badly that he
was here today at the golf
course,” McIlroy said.
“I said to him, ‘If I was in
your position, I probably
would have been here, too.
At this point, you just have to
concentrate on getting better
and getting healthy.’”
List won last week on the
Korn Ferry Tour, where one
player and three caddies test-
ed positive before the event
and did not come to the cours-
es, and two non-players test-
ed positive before this week’s
event, both in Florida.
He missed the cut at Hilton
Head with a 73.
“It was hard to concentrate
out there for me, just think-
ing about different stuff, and I
wasn’t playing my best, any-
way,” List said.
“It would be nice if they had
an option you can kind of say
if you want to know or not in
a situation like that. I would
definitely like to find out after
the round next time.”
As for another test, List said
even if tested, “it might not
show up until a few days down
the road. So there’s a lot of
different scenarios.”
The tour had no positive
tests of the 487 administered
at Colonial, and none among
the 98 players tested before
taking the charter to Hilton
Head or the 369 tests for those
arriving on their own.
Players, caddies and essen-
tial personnel have mandato-
ry tests.
Jordan Spieth, one of four
players on the PGA Tour’s
policy board, didn’t sound sur-
prised at golf’s first positive
test. – AP
Watney first on PGA Tour to test positive for coronavirus
LONDON, June 20: Paul
Pogba made an immediate
impact on his return from
surgery, earning a penalty
converted by Bruno Fern-
andes that recovered for
Manchester United a 1-1
draw at Tottenham in the
English Premier League.
While the teams have en-
dured three months without
games in the pandemic, Pog-
ba hasn’t played since De-
cember. And he entered only
in the 63rd minute at an emp-
ty Tottenham Stadium on
Friday with the hosts lead-
ing from Steven Bergwijn’s
first-half strike through goal-
keeper David de Gea.
But Pogba, whose United
future has been mired in un-
certainty, helped to inject
some attacking dynamism
United had been missing.
Pogba was bundled off the
ball by Eric Dier and Fern-
andes netted his third penal-
ty since joining United in Jan-
uary.
United was denied a sec-
ond penalty when VAR over-
turned the decision to penal-
ize Dier for another foul this
time on Fernandes.
United is three points be-
hind fourth-placed Chelsea
having played an extra game.
But fifth place will clinch a
Champions League spot if
second-placed Manchester
City’s two-year ban from
Europe is upheld next month
for breaking financial rules.
Man United clinch 1-1 drawat Tottenham on EPL return
Tottenham remained four
points behind United.
The start of the game saw
players immediately take a
knee as part of the Black
Lives Matter protests. – AP
NEW DELHI, June 20: Six-
time world champion boxer
MC Mary Kom, shooter An-
jum Moudgil will join sports
minister Kiren Rijiju on Sun-
day for an online yoga session
by actor and fitness enthusi-
ast Shilpa Shetty on the occa-
sion of International Yoga Day.
Organised by Government
of India’s flagship program ‘Fit
India’, the 45-minute online
session, ‘Fun Family Yoga’, is
specially designed keeping in
mind the Ministry of Ayush’s
guidelines regarding ‘Yoga at
Home’, since people cannot
congregate to celebrate In-
ternational Yoga Day owing to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I am looking forward to
learn and interact with Rijiju
sir and Shilpa Shetty and
spread awareness together
about yoga and its importance
of well-being to all the chil-
dren and parents who will be
watching us,” said Moudgil, a
quota-holder for next year’s
Olympics.
The session also aims to
engage children meaningful-
ly about the elements of
yoga in a fun and educative
manner. The session will in-
volve a host of simple and
highly-effective asanas that
can be done at the comfort
of home as well as a seg-
ment on pranayama and
mantra meditation.
“I will be doing this live
yoga session for school chil-
dren with our Sports Minis-
ter Kiren Rijiju ji and some
renowned athletes. Please
join us with your family mem-
bers for this special yoga ses-
sion and bring in your yoga
mats. Let’s pledge towards a
healthier and fitter tomor-
row,” said Shilpa. – PTI
Rijiju, Mary Kom to joinonline yoga session
KOLKATA, June 20: Le-
ander Paes is ready to unleash
his ‘new version’ when the
sport resumes but the vet-
eran tennis star fears that the
organisers may not be able
to pull off Tokyo Games and
the legacy he wants to cre-
ate by playing his eighth suc-
cessive Olympics could re-
main an unrealised dream.
Paes, who turned 47 on
Wednesday, had announced
that 2020 would be his last
season and Tokyo Games was
expected to be his swansong
event but the COVID-19
pandemic upset his plans.
“I’m really concerned
about the Olympics because
that is relevant to my histo-
ry, my legacy,” Paes said dur-
ing a webinar hosted by Indi-
an Chamber of Commerce -
Young Leaders Forum.
“I was on a ‘One Last
Roar’ season, culminating
with the Tokyo Olympics. But
now that is pushed back to
2021, with the global econo-
my, also going down, how will
those corporate sponsors for
the Olympics, still stand their
ground to support the Olym-
pics?” he asked.
Without a vaccine to tack-
le COVID-19, Paes said the
future looks gloomy for the
Olympics to go ahead even
in 2021.
“How will the Japanese
sporting governance still be
able to conduct the Olympics,
especially if it is behind closed
doors?,” the most successful
doubles player in the history
of Davis Cup with 44 wins,
asked.
“Where is the revenue
coming from, knowing that
the stadiums are empty. It’s
all an issue that we will face.
Sport is such a big business,
if you’ve got athletes who are
100 million dollars worth
athletes.” – PTI
Paes ready with his‘new version’
BENGALURU, June 20:
Bengaluru FC (BFC) have
signed Brazilian striker Clei-
ton Silva for a one-year deal,
the ISL club said in a state-
ment on Saturday.
As per the agreement, BFC
have the option of extending
Silva’s contract for another
year.
The 33-year-old, who
started his career with Bra-
zilian side Madureira, moved
to Thailand where he spent
the better part of the decade
playing for Muangthong Unit-
ed and Suphanburi, apart from
stints in Mexico and China.
Silva, who also operates on
the wing, became the first
foreign player to reach the
100-goal mark in Thailand and
finished top scorer of the Thai
League 1 for two seasons. He
also tops the charts of the all-
time leading scorers of the
League.
His biggest success came
at Muangthong where he
racked up 57 goals in 79 ap-
pearances and won three ma-
jor trophies in as many sea-
sons at the club.
The Brazilian, who was in
talks with the Blues last sea-
son before the deal didn’t ma-
terialise, said he was glad to
have finally made the move.
“I’ve signed with Bengalu-
ru FC because I want to be a
champion and this is a club that
is always after titles. I have
that opportunity once again at
BFC. I want to make the club
and its fans happy.
“I have been following the
club for some time now, be-
cause we were in talks a while
ago. And I liked what I saw. I
am looking forward to mak-
ing my way to Bengaluru and
am excited to meet my new
teammates, the fans and em-
brace the city,” said Silva.
Silva, thus, became BFC’s
first new foreign signing of the
season after the club had hand-
ed extended deals with Jua-
nan Gonzalez, Dimas Delga-
do and Erik Paartalu. – PTI
Bengaluru FC sign Brazilianstriker Cleiton Silva
I’m perfectlyhealthy: Snehasish
KOLKATA, June 20: Crick-
et Association of Bengal sec-
retary Snehasish Ganguly on
Saturday said he’s perfectly
healthy, rubbishing reports in
a section of media that he’s in-
fected with COVID-19.
According to the West Ben-
gal health department, the fam-
ily members of Snehasish –
wife, father-in-law, mother-in-
law and a domestic help – have
tested positive for COVID-19
and are being treated at a pri-
vate hospital. Snehasish, a
former Ranji cricketer, has test-
ed negative for COVID-19.
“I am perfectly healthy and
am doing office everyday. The
news doing the rounds about
my illness is baseless,” Sne-
hasish said. – PTI
IOA urges Olymedallists, NSFsto lead OlympicDay celebrations
NEW DELHI, June 20: The
Indian Olympic Association
(IOA) on Saturday urged the
country’s Olympic medallists,
Olympians, National Sports
Federations and other stake-
holders to lead the way in cel-
ebrating Olympic Day on
June 23.
IOA President Narinder
Batra said in a statement that
some plans have already been
shared with India’s national
Olympic body. He said that
there are many ways the cel-
ebrations can be undertaken
amid the lockdown and social
distancing rules in place due
to the coronavirus pandemic.
“There are countless ways
in which we can do this, even
with the social-distancing re-
strictions in place. It could be
some form of physical activi-
ty that each of us undertakes.
It could even be by way of
encouragement to Olympic
sport. Make sure you do not
breach Government guide-
lines when planning and pur-
suing your Olympic Day ac-
tivity,” said Batra.
“I once again urge India’s
Olympic medalists and Olym-
pians to lead the celebrations.
I am sure that National Sports
Federations of Olympic sport
and State Olympic Associa-
tions will not lag in encourag-
ing their athletes and support
staff to participate in Olympic
Day Activity. It would be de-
lightful to see our educational
institutions get the student
community involved.”
The International Olympic
Committee (IOC) has roped
in badminton World champi-
on PV Sindhu and Asian
Games gold medal winning
wrestler Vinesh Phogat for its
Olympic Day celebrations.
While Vinesh is featuring in a
recorded compilation work-
out video featuring 23 differ-
ent Olympians from around
the world, Sindhu will be per-
forming a live workout on In-
stagram with 22 other top
athletes. – IANS
Keane lashes outat Maguire
LONDON, June 20: Former
Manchester United captain
Roy Keane has lashed out at
Harry Maguire and David de
Gea for their poor perform-
ances in the team’s 1-1 draw
against Tottenham Hotspur in
the English Premier League.
“I’m shocked at that goal,”
the former United captain said
on Sky Sports.
“I’ve watched a lot of foot-
ball over the years, but to give
that away, I’m fuming.
“I can’t believe (Luke)
Shaw heads the ball up and then
runs forward, I’m staggered
at Maguire, staggered that an
international player can get
done like this, and I’m sick to
death of this goalkeeper.
“This is an established in-
ternational goalkeeper. I’m
flabbergasted. There’s got to
be something going on at half-
time. If I was Ole, make some
changes, get some lads off the
pitch, some of them are going
through the motions at the
moment,” he added. – IANS
France to re-openstadiums for fans
PARIS, June 20: Stadiums
in France will re-open for
fans from July 11 as the coun-
try continues to lift corona-
virus restrictions, a BBC re-
port said.
There will be up to 5,000
fans who will be allowed in
arenas to watch live sport.
The number could increase
later in the summer, the re-
port said.
“A further review of the
national epidemiological sit-
uation will be carried out in
mid-July to decide whether
a loosening is possible for the
second half of August,” the
French government said as
quoted by BBC Sport.
Earlier in the month,
Australia Prime Minister
Scott Morrison announded
that a 100-person limit on
indoor gatherings will be
scrapped under step three
of the government’s plan to
further ease restrictions. –
IANS
Barcelone striker Lionel Messi in action during their La Liga match against Sevilla atBarcelona. The match ended in a goalless draw.
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MELBOURNE, June 20: If
15 teams can be allowed to
enter Australia for the T20
World Cup then fans will not
be stopped from watching
live action from the stadiums,
Cricket Australia’s interim
CEO Nick Hockley said on
Saturday.
Hockley replaced under-
fire Kevin Roberts, who re-
cently got the boot from
Cricket Australia, which is
grappling with financial woes.
Different possibilities are
being worked out for the T20
World to go ahead as sched-
uled later this year and one
of them is to host the tourna-
ment before empty stands in
the wake of COVID-19 pan-
demic.
However, Hockley said
crowds will be allowed,
though, hosting 15 teams
with players, officials and
support staff is “complex” as
of now, hinting that probably
the ICC flagship event could
be pushed back.
“The reality is, and we’ve
got much more understand-
ing about this in recent
weeks, is crowds are most
likely to come back before in-
ternational travel. Our big-
gest challenge is getting 15
teams into the country,”
Hockley told cricket.com.au
when asked if he would like
to see the World Cup pro-
ceed without fans.
“If I compare it with the
prospect of a bilateral tour,
you’re talking about bringing
one team in and then playing
individual matches. But the
prospect of bringing 15
teams in and having six or
seven teams in one city at the
same time, it’s a much more
complex exercise.”
When specifically asked
whether crowds would be
permitted by the time bor-
ders have opened to the
point that 15 teams will be
allowed to travel to Austral-
ia, Hockley replied in an af-
firmative. – PTI
Fans will be permitted towatch T20 WC matches: CA
MANCHESTER, June 20:
West Indies would unleash its
pace attack to subdue hosts
England in the upcoming Test
series, a strategy which paid
them rich dividends at home
last year, says Caribbean fast
bowler Shannon Gabriel.
The 32-year-old Gabriel,
who is returning from an inju-
ry, had played a major part in
West Indies 2-1 over England
at home in 2019.
“I don’t think the plans
should change too much from
what we did in the Caribbean.
We used pace and that worked.
What we did was successful. I
don’t think we should fix any-
thing that is not broken,”
Gabriel told media via video
conference.
The England-West Indies
series will be the first interna-
tional cricket contest since
March when coronavirus halt-
ed all sporting action.
Gabriel, who has played 45
Tests, is among the reserves
for this tour but is confident
that he can regain full fitness
before the series starts on July
8.
He had undergone an ankle
surgery recently.
“After being away from the
game so long, almost six or
seven months, you’re kind of
hungry to get back on the field.
I’m looking forward to the
warm-up games and then we
will take it from there. I’ve
played a few Test matches be-
fore, so I know how to pre-
pare,” Gabriel said.
“The last time I played (for
West Indies) was the India se-
ries (last September) in Jamai-
ca. I want to play, I want to be
ready to play against England.
“I’m fully motivated. If
you’re playing for your coun-
try and you’re not motivated,
you really should be on the
field. This is not about half-
hearted. You have to be all in,”
he said.
West Indies will have two
inter-squad warm-up match-
es in Manchester before they
travel to Southampton for the
series-opener. – PTI
West Indies would relyon pace attack against
England: Gabriel
ISLAMABAD, June 20: The
Pakistan cricket squad will
leave for England on June 28
to play three Tests and three
Twenty20s Internationals.
The Pakistan Cricket Board
on Saturday confirmed the
departure date and said the
team will be quarantined in
Derbyshire for 14 days, un-
der restrictions in place for
the coronavirus pandemic,
but will be allowed to prac-
tice during that period.
Selectors have chosen an
extended squad of 29 for the
tour so that replacements are
readily available in case a play-
er falls ill. Pakistan’s cricket-
ers have not played any com-
petitive cricket since March 17
when the domestic Twenty20
tournament – PSL – was sus-
pended because of the COV-
ID-19 pandemic.
The PCB said apart from
training and practice sessions
in England, “there will be in-
tra-squad matches to compen-
sate for the lack of practice
matches due to non-availabili-
ty of local teams as the ECB is
yet to commence its domes-
tic season.”
England will already be
match seasoned after a test
series against the West Indies.
Allrounder Shoaib Malik,
who will be playing in the
Twenty20s, has been given spe-
cial dispensation by the PCB to
join the team in England on July
24 after spending time with his
family. Malik has not seen his
wife, Indian tennis star Sania
Mirza, and one-year-old son
Izhaan for five months since the
imposition of international trav-
el bans. Mirza and Inzhaan both
are in India, while Malik has
been in his hometown Sialkot
in Pakistan.
“As travel restrictions are
now slowly easing out and
there is an opportunity for a
family reunion, it is appropri-
ate that at a human level we
show compassion as part of our
duty of care and respect
Shoaib’s request,” PCB chief
executive Wasim Khan said in
a statement. – AP
KARACHI, June 20: Pakistan
all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who
plays only the Twenty20 for-
mat, was on Saturday granted
permission to join the national
squad late in England so that he
can spend some time with his
family, whom he has not seen
for nearly five months.
Malik has been in Pakistan
since the coronavirus out-
break while his wife, tennis
player Sania Mirza, and one-
year-old son Izhaan, have been
in India due to the ban on in-
ternational travel.
A 29-member Pakistan
squad will depart on June 28
for Manchester but Malik has
been allowed to reach England
on July 24 after the England and
Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
Ganguly offers help toCOVID-19 warriors
MUMBAI, June 20: Former
chairman of selectors Kris
Srikkanth likened Sourav
Ganguly with West Indies
great Clive Lloyd, and de-
scribed the current BCCI
president as a born leader,
who inspired the Indian crick-
et team to dream big on for-
eign shores.
“Ganguly was proactive.
He was the guy who was able
to form the team combina-
tion. Like how in 1976 Clive
Lloyd formed the winning
combination (for the West In-
dies team), Sourav put the
correct team together and
then inspired them,”
Srikkanth said on Star Sports
1 Tamil show ‘’Cricket Con-
nected - Aattam Thodarum’.
“That’s why Ganguly was
a successful captain, even in
foreign conditions. They start-
ed winning abroad. Ganguly
is a born leader,” the former
India opener said.
Meanwhile on the same
show, former India spinner
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan
lavished praise on Srikkanth’s
captaincy style, saying the
dashing opener had the capa-
bility of leading the national
team for a long period.
“Cheeka (Srikkanth) was
an aggressive captain. He pro-
vided a lot of results. He was
very proactive,” Sivara-
makrishnan said.
Srikkanth was made the
captain of the Indian team in
1989, and incidentally it was
under his captaincy Sachin
Tendulkar made his debut. He
remained the captain of the
team for India’s tour of Paki-
stan in 1990 before being
dropped for his batting fail-
ures.
“A player like (Sachin) Ten-
dulkar made his debut under
Cheeka’s (Srikkanth’s) cap-
taincy. Cheeka’s encourage-
ment to Sachin Tendulkar at
that young age gave him con-
fidence and he went on to be-
come the world’s best bats-
man,” Sivaramakrishnan said.
“We’ve had a lot of inspira-
tional captains, but I always
feel Cheeka could have cap-
tained more,” added Sivara-
makrishnan, who rose to
fame after the 1985 World
Series.
He recalled that former In-
dia skipper Sunil Gavaskar’s
guidance helped him in the
1985 World Series in Australia,
which India won.
“Gavaskar’s captaincy and
his man management... I was
only 19-years-old and I need-
ed guidance and Gavaskar
gave me that guidance per-
fectly.” – PTI
LONDON, June 20: Eng-
land’s strength and condition-
ing coach Rob Ahmun feels
the coronavirus-forced break
has “without a shadow of
doubt” prolonged pace
spearhead James Anderson’s
career by a year or two.
Anderson is among a
group of 55 players asked to
return to England training
ahead of the three-match
Test series against West In-
dies, scheduled to begin on
July 8. The 37-year-old has
been bowling in the nets
while following social-dis-
tancing norms.
Ahmun has been monitor-
ing Anderson’s performance
since he resumed training
post the COVID-19 hiatus.
“I’ve been in pretty close
contact with Jimmy all the
way through this. Even from
the calf injury last year he’s
actually improved his physi-
cal capacities all across the
board, which for a 37-year-
old international bowler to do
is fantastic,” Ahmun told ‘Sky
Sports’.
“Again, it’s just testament
to the level of preparation and
hard work that he actually
puts into his physical train-
ing. He understands that if he
doesn’t do that, that he’ll
probably not get onto the
park. So for him the physical
stuff is a vital part of his day-
to-day match preparation,”
he added.
England’s all-time leading
wicket-taker Anderson has
struggled with injuries over
the past year. He injured his
calf during the first Ashes
Test against Australia and
most recently he was forced
to leave the team’s tour of
South Africa in January ow-
ing to a rib problem.
“We took a lot of learnings
away from the James Ander-
son experience last year, to
be honest, and part of that was
the competitive cricket that
the players need to be ex-
posed to before they go back
to performing on the highest
stage,” Ahmun said.
“This is why we’ve got this
big squad, so there will be an
inter-squad match just to
make sure that these lads are
prepped as much as possible.
We’ve also tried to engineer
the training sessions so that
our best bowlers are bowl-
ing at our best batters as
well,” he added. – PTI
Sports Ministryto engage pastchampions in
sports trainingNEW DELHI, June 19: In
a move to tap into the exper-
tise of past sporting champi-
ons for grassroot-level train-
ing of athletes and also to
ensure a sustained source of
income for them in the sports
ecosystem, the Sports Min-
istry has decided to establish
1000 Khelo India Centres
(KIC) at the district level
across the country. These
centres will either be run by
a past champion or have
them as coaches. The deci-
sion, while strengthening
grassroot level sports, will
also ensure that past cham-
pions can contribute in to
making India a sporting su-
perpower while earning a
livelihood from sports.
A shortlisting mechanism
has been put in place to iden-
tify past champions who are
eligible to either establish
their own academy or work
as a coach in a KIC. The first
category of athletes who will
be considered are those who
have represented India at rec-
ognised international compe-
titions under a recognised
NSF or association. The sec-
ond category is of medal win-
ners in Senior National Cham-
pionship conducted by a rec-
ognised NSF or a medal win-
ner at the Khelo India Games.
– Agencies
Mashrafe Mortazatests positive for
COVID-19DHAKA, June 20: Former
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe
Mortaza has tested positive
for COVID-19, becoming the
second high-profile cricket-
er to be infected with the
deadly virus.
Last week, former Pakistan
captain Shahid Afridi had test-
ed positive for the contagious
disease.
Mortaza was reportedly
unwell for the last couple of
days and tested positive for
the contagious disease on
Friday. He is currently in self-
isolation at his residence.
“He has been suffering from
fever for two days. COVID-
19 test was conducted on Fri-
day and we got the result to-
day. He has been found posi-
tive. He’s now staying in iso-
lation at home in Dhaka. Please
pray for him,” Masrhafe’s
younger brother Morsalin Bin
Mortaza told United News of
Bangladesh (UNB).
According to local media,
some of Mortaza’s family
members had tested positive
earlier. Mortaza, who is also
a member of Bangladesh par-
liament, was quite active with
his philanthropic activities
amid the pandemic, lending
a helping hand to his natives
in his hometown and constit-
uency Narail.
Besides Mortaza, former
Bangladesh cricketer Nafees
Iqbal, who is the elder broth-
er of ODI captain Tamim
Iqbal, has also tested positive
for coronavirus. – PTI
ICA raisesfund to help
57 cricketersNEW DELHI, June 20:
Boosted by significant contri-
butions, the Indian Cricketers
Association (ICA) has managed
to raise Rs 78 lakh and will pro-
vide financial assistance to 57
needy cricketers as they battle
the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ICA had originally
planned to help 25-30 former
players, who are struggling for
funds amid the health crisis.
“We were expecting to help
20 to 25 cricketers but with
the support of fellow cricket-
ers we have managed to pro-
vide assistance to 57 cricket-
ers,” the association’s presi-
dent Ashok Malhotra said.
The new batch of 24 bene-
ficiaries include blind cricket-
er Shekhar Naik, who was
awarded Padma Shri in 2017,
and three widows of the
former players. Naik, who
captained India to victories at
the T20 Blind Cricket World
Cup in 2012 and Blind Crick-
et World Cup in 2014, has
been slotted in category A and
will receive one lakh along
with seven more. – PTI
‘Ganguly is a bornleader, inspired India towin on foreign shores’
‘Coronavirus-forcedbreak has prolongedAnderson’s career’
Shoaib Malik gets green light forlate departure for England
agreed for his late arrival.
“Unlike the rest of us,
Shoaib Malik has not seen his
immediate family for nearly
five months due to his commit-
ments and the subsequent in-
ternational travel bans follow-
ing the Covid-19 pandemic,”
PCB Chief Executive Wasim
Khan said in a statement.
“As travel restrictions are
now slowly easing out and
there is an opportunity for a
family reunion, it is appropri-
ate that at a human level we
show compassion as part of our
duty of care and respect
Shoaib’s request.”
“We have spoken with the
England and Wales Cricket
Board who understand the sit-
uation and have agreed to make
an exception by helping Shoaib
enter the country on 24 July.
Of course, Shoaib will follow
the UK government’s policies
on visitors entering the coun-
try before integrating with the
side.” – PTI
DUBAI, June 20: The ICC
on Saturday recognised Unit-
ed Nations World Refugee Day
by releasing a video on the
occasion, which emphasises
the positive impact of cricket
on the lives of displaced peo-
ple around the world.
The UNHCR’s World Ref-
ugee Day campaign aims to
remind the world that every-
one, including refugees, can
contribute to society and that
‘Every Action Counts’ in the
effort to create a more just,
inclusive, and equal world.
To mark the UN World Ref-
ugee Day, the ICC has pro-
duced a video which highlights
how cricket has the ability to
change lives, bring hope and
unite people together across
the world.
“Cricket has the power to
bring communities together,
connecting individuals and
breaking down barriers and it
truly is a game for everyone.
Today the ICC recognises the
United Nations World Refu-
gee Day by celebrating the
role cricket can play in the lives
of people who have been dis-
placed,” ICC chief executive
Manu Sawhney said in a state-
ment. The video has many in-
spiring stories from countries
across the globe, including Af-
ghanistan, Germany, Lebanon
and Sweden, which not only
sees cricket as a tool to break
down barriers, but has also
seen the emergence of the
growth of the sport in new
markets.
According to the ICC state-
ment, the growth of cricket in
Sweden has seen the sport rise
to the second fastest growing
sport in the country, with an
85 per cent rise in active
members from 2016 to 2018
as per the Swedish Research
Council for Sport Science.
The world body claims in-
dividuals taking part in a crick-
et experience in Sweden has
increased by 293 per cent in
five years, reaching almost
10,000 participants in 2019 in
a time where migration to
Sweden from countries in-
cluding Afghanistan and Paki-
stan was taking place.
“Cricket gives people from
all walks of life a strong sense
of togetherness through com-
munity whilst impacting posi-
tively on the lives and health
of children through move-
ment, fitness and fun,” said
Benn Harradine. – PTI
ICC celebrates WorldRefugee Day
Pak cricket squad setto leave for England
Nick Hockley
Shoaib Malik
KOLKATA, June 20: Indian
cricket board president Sour-
av Ganguly’s foundation has
joined hands with chocolate and
chewing gum manufacturing
giant Mars Wrigley to support
frontline doctors, health care
providers and caregivers dur-
ing the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Health care workers have
been on the frontline of the cur-
rent crisis to ensure safety and
wellbeing of others. In an effort
to appreciate and acknowledge
their relentless spirit and hard
work, Sourav Ganguly, presi-
dent of BCCI, handed over a
token of gratitude including
Mars Wrigley products to the
West Bengal Doctors Forum,”
a media statement said. Choc-
olates were also distributed to
the entire COVID department
of Medica Super Specialty
Hospital.
“At Mars Wrigley, the pur-
pose is to create beautiful mo-
ments to make the world
smile. This small gesture to
the everyday heroes was a
collective way to say, Thank
You’,” it added. – PTI
DR. ISHANI CHAKRABARTTY questions the recent arrests of female activists in Delhi.
WOMEN PLUSABANTI BARUA BHARALIwrites about the new way of life as we inch towards normalcy.
www.assamtribune.com GUWAHATI JUNE 21, 2020
MY SPACE IN BLACK AND WHITEJAHNAVI BARUA notes a welcome change in our attitude towards mental health.
My father, my guru…
Anwaruddin Choudhury is one of the very few individuals from the North-East to have been working in the arena of wildlife for a long time now. As an avid animal lover, he has traversed all fields of Nature conservation through his photography, his artworks, research papers, books and his efforts as a bureaucrat.
Choudhurys artworks have illustrated 28 books and 15 magazines/journals in five countries. His photos have appeared in many books and at least 41 magazines/journals in 13 countries. As an author, his first article appeared in 1977, which now totals 740 in 18 countries, and his first book was published in 1990, while the latest one, his 28th book, in 2019.
At a time when Assam is in the news for the conservation controversy surrounding the Dehing-Patkai, and the Baghjan episode, Choudhury talks to The Assam Tribune about the alarming nature of it all.
The coal mining in Dehing-Patkai is a major environmental/politi-cal issue at the moment. What is your take on this issue?
On principle, mining, roads, railways, etc., should be avoided in the remaining natural forests. According to the State of Forest Report 2019, the very dense forest in Assam is only 3.6 per cent and moderately dense (partially degraded) only 13 per cent, whereas the norm is 33 per cent. Hence, these must be protected at any cost for the survival of humankind.
So, what is the way forward for Dehing-Patkai? For conservation-ists, activists, and the government?
The first wildlife study in the area was done by me in 1987-88. In 1989, in my Ph.D. thesis, declaration of sanctuary was a major recommenda-tion. Then in 1992, I was posted as the 1st Project Director of DRDA of Tinsukia when I carried out further studies and found the largest number of White-Winged Wood Ducks in India. It is the largest contiguous rainfor-est left in Assam. Hence, that time I recommended it as a National Park. It is also an Elephant Reserve, which I made a relatively compact one by excluding some areas and renaming it as Dehing-Patkai (earlier name was Dibru-Deomali), and notified it.
The conservationists and activists should now be able to provide volun-teers as is being done in Manas where Maozigendri, Souci-khungur, Bijoy Choudhurys group and late Rajen Islarys group are actually supplement-ing protection by joining the Forest staff in patrolling. The volunteers for Dehing-Patkai may be funded by CSR funds of OIL and Coal India as they are the major stakeholders there. They should also use social media wisely and target the fringe villagers, enforcement agencies and policy-makers.
The government should immediately post more ground staff for increased patrol; initiate SMART patrol. Then the area should be increased to 267 square kms., as was originally proposed by me and worked upon as the Joint Secre-tary, Forest. Next step is to upgrade it to a National Park. A few oil rigs that fall within may be given rights of passage and use of rigs.
You have extensively studied and documented the wildlife of the region. What is the present situation like in terms of the existence of different species? How alarmed should we be?
With good quality forest cover crushing down to just 3.6 per cent in Assam, four per cent in Manipur, two per cent in
Meghalaya, one per cent in Mizoram, 7.7 per cent in Nagaland and six per cent in Tripura, it is already too late. Now or never! Only Arunachal Pradesh is slightly better, with 25 per cent (but for how long, with Dibang, Etalin, etc., dams making their way!). It is now apparent that most of the birds, primates, smaller mammals and many other life forms are under severe threat. Such decline is an indication of acute biotic pressure on natural habitats. So the space for wild-life to live in and the space for
oxygen provider for humans is shrinking fast. The grassland habitat, crucial for rhino, wild buffalo,
florican, etc., is already in small fragments. So any natural disaster in these small areas of dense forest or fragmented grasslands would be alarming.
For e.g., the recent Baghjan episode, experts were flown in from Sin-gapore, thousands of villagers shifted, Maguri beel and Dibru-Saikhowa
such mines/rigs are set up, a contingency plan, environmental impact and safety of surrounding people are to be taken care of but in reality, it seems that these are only on paper; in fact, the companies have clearly shown their complete incapability to negotiate such a calamity!
Which species of animals or birds in this region are the most threat-ened at the moment and what can we do to change this situation?
Among mammals, I would name the elephant. Although its numbers are higher than tiger or pygmy hog, it is the only species which can demonstrate and make the authorities feel the alarming situation by breaking houses and damaging crops which hoolock gibbons or flying squirrels cannot do. They will vanish silently as innumerable other species. Preservation of elephant habitat means protection to a larger landscape, which would help conserve many other species and their habitat.
-sam. The White-Winged Wood Duck has lost two-thirds of its population
period. The Dibru-Saikhowa population has plummeted by 90 per cent!
Environmentalist ANWARUDDIN CHOUDHURY on why it’s important to save our dwindling forest cover.
Now or never!
Today is World Music Day and its Fathers Day as well. Its quite interesting how Fathers Day has coincided with World Music Day this year, as I was
introduced to the world of music, in a beautiful way, by my father. He never ever insisted that I do music in my young days. He only created the magic of that world around me so I eventually got pulled into it. My parents were renowned artistes in their times. Their music is still celebrated and it will hopefully live on till the Brahmaputra flows till Bohag comes with its magic every year... till Bihu continues to be an integral part of our celebrations.
My father, Khagen Mahanta, is known as the King of Bihu. My mother, Arch-ana Mahanta, was the first artiste to acquire a B High Grade in All India
household I was born into. I was born from the womb of an artist who was teaching, learning and practising Hin-dustani classical music at the time of my birth. So, in some way, my destiny was already designed. Yet, I took up music as a career very late in life. As I see it now, this was, perhaps, due to two reasons. Firstly, it was due to my father and his approach towards life, and, secondly, due to the pressure and expectations of being a star kid.
He was born into a family of Satrad-hikars. Music was integral to this practice. So belonging to a family of practising musicians, that too a form of music con-sidered higher and complex in nature, he was affluent in this classical form of music, yet he also got attracted to folk music, especially Bihu. He started off as a tabla player, while being good at the khôl. In fact, he bagged the first prize by playing the khôl in the inter-university (Indian classical rhythmic instruments) competition in Mysore. The khôl won over popular instruments like the tabla, pakhaawaj, and mridangam, and that was a huge feat back in 1960.
Bihu, in those times, was considered a lower form of music, preferred only by the lower strata of the society as it was about youthful attraction, and was performed on the fields where boys and girls would sing and dance, all night long at times. My father, though, found the groove and swing of Bihu quite unique and mesmerising. He was amazed by the pentatonic, crude indigenous melodies. So when he got into Bihu music, people from his community started question-ing his father. They were not happy that a Satradhikars son had taken up such a lowly form of music. In fact, he was even asked to step down from this venerated post. But my grandfather stood by his son; he knew his son well
as also the musical talent that he had.The world saw this talent in later years,
as my father soon came to be known as the Bihu Samrat. He was instrumental in picking up the raw and crude forms of Bihu from the remote areas of Up-per Assam and spreading it to the rest of Assam and the world. Today Bihu is our indigenous identity and my father had a big role to play in it.
He was a celebrated artiste, immensely popular, but to us, he was just our father who lived a simple, ordinary life. He would play these two roles effortlessly. It was only after his death did we realise how big an impact he had had on the social
eyed people came out onto the streets of Guwahati to pay their last respects, as we took his mortal remains through the city in a cavalcade. He was, indeed, very special.
He was childlike in his zest for life, until his very last day. But his wisdom was deep. He was modern in his thought process and in how he brought us up. He had slapped me only once in my life, for some silly thing that I must have done,but he was so full of guilt that he woke up early the next morning and made a bamboo letaa for me to fly kites.
He was very close to Nature and to farming. In fact, my love for Nature stems from my memories with him. He made me till the land and work hard
on our vegetable patch in our Guwa-hati house. Back in the day, it was all organic, from the manure to how we warded off insects that affected our veggies. He was very particular about the garbage disposal system, too, and we were introduced to composting in our backyard pit to produce our own manure, without it ever turning into a boring lesson.
I remember those long drives in the Ambassador car as he would go for his shows all around the region. Often, in almost all the road trips, he would take me through the parade of spring-flowering trees. He knew rural Assam so well. It was a treat travelling with him. After he left, during my own travels, I missed him the most, as I didnt know with whom to share the beautiful details of my travels to far-off lands.
He taught me music in a subtle, non-imposing manner. Now, as I play the khôl or when I appreciate the nuances of Börgeet or Bihu, I am surprised at how I can do so, for I dont really remem-ber sitting down to learn all this. But I am happy and proud to remember one very important message he had once conveyed; he asked me to explore any form of music I like but asked me to make
proud to sing; to maintain the quality of songs and not just go for the numbers.
My childhood was shaped around some very simple things he did volun-
fish-seller, the art and fun of car and bike maintenance, standing in a queue to pay the electricity bill, or taking part in the last rites of anyone in the neigh-bourhood. All this was an integral part of shaping me as a person and making me come to terms with real life. I guess it was an initiation into the real experi-ences of life, to have real stories about the dynamics of human life, so that I could express them through my craft and my medium of expression, which is music. According to him, music is way beyond the combination of 12 notes, the beat structures and the skills to perform it; music is meant to be made from the heart to travel towards another heart.
Another great thing about why he was such a great father (something I realised much later) is that, towards the later part, as I was growing up, he deliberately played the second fiddle so I could take the lead and grow in confidence. He never ever discouraged me for my mistakes as thats how we learn, thats how we get stronger. He trusted me all the way!
I miss him so much every day and if I am ever reborn I want him as my father till eternity!
ANGARAAG MAHANTA aka PAPON pens a heartfelt tribute to
his extraordinary father, the inimitable Khagen Mahanta.
The yoga revolutionAMAR KRISHNA PAUL writes about
young yoga practitioners creating self-
employment avenues through yoga, and
also serving the ailing with love and care.
The rapid rise in the number of yoga practitioners is an encour-aging development in Assam. Thousands of yoga professionals are gearing up to celebrate As-
sam Yoga Mahotsav on a national scale. They have been celebrating Assam Yoga Mahotsav on December 12 since 2007. On the other hand, the country and the world have been celebrating International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21 since 2015. In the light of the prevailing health emer-gency in the country due to COVID-19, this years IDY is set to go digital.
The idea of a Yoga Day was first pro-pounded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address at the United Na-tions General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27, 2014. The first IDY was observed all over the world on June 21, 2015, when over 30,000 people, including Modi, performed yoga on the Rajpath in New Delhi.
Many organisations have been popula-rising yoga as a health science for a few decades in the State now. These include: the Indian Yoga Culture and Yoga Therapy Centre (IYC & YTC), Maligaon; Nirvan at the Nehru Stadium under the Sports Au-thority of Assam, Guwahati; Art of Living, Pandu; Vivekananda Kendra, Uzanbazar; Prajapati Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya, Rup-nagar; Patanjali Yoga Chikitsalayas; Sri-manta Sankardev University, Rupnagar; the Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, and so on.
Of late, a large number of young yoga practitioners have come forward in the State. They are doing a highly com-mendable job. They are not only creat-ing self-employment avenues through yoga, but also serving the ailing with love and care. In fact, they are developing a
2016 under the Ministry of AYUSH. Under his guidance, yoga and naturopa-thy has been introduced in the Central Jail, and in the prominent district jails of Assam. Under his guidance, as many as 40 yoga colleges have been set up in various districts of Assam.
Importantly, the Government of As-sam is implementing a few ambitious plans these days. These plans aim to make Assam an advanced State along the lines of Andhra Pradesh, UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, et al. The vision and mission both seem remarkable. But the Land of Blue Hills and Red River needs healthy human resource in order to maintain the pace of socio-economic development in the State. At the present juncture, yoga may immensely help the State as its regular practice can holistically boost a person from all sides.
I will conclude with an important statement by the United Nations Or-ganisation (UNO), Yogas popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. Today, millions of people around the world practise it. It requires no stretch of the imagination to understand why. Yoga is known for its numerous benefits, from reducing stress to promoting physical and mental well-being and productivity. But it is also much more than that. The essence of yoga is balance, not only within us, but also in our relationship with humanity. By practising yoga, we can promote values that inspire a peace-ful, environmental stewardship for the betterment of society and the Earth.
silent yoga revolution by implementing a comprehensive project. Creating a Healthy Wealthy Assam Through Yoga is a scheme being implemented under the guidance of Yogacharya Subhasish, founding-president of IYC & YTC, Ma-ligaon, Guwahati. It is being executed in collaboration with the National Health Mission, Assam. Under this scheme, 52,000 (male/female) yoga instructors will be required in 26,000 villages of As-sam. Notably, the IYC & YTC was set up in 1979 near the NF Railway Hospital, Maligaon. It is an associating partner organisation of the Assam Government.
Yogacharya Subhasish is a noted dis-ciple of Swami Sivananda Saraswati Maharaj of Assam, who is the founder of the Sivananda Math and the Yogashram Sangha, Jorhat. He has been serving the people of the North-East for over 40 years. Under his guidance, separate yoga therapy wings were started at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (in 1987), the Assam Medical College and Hospital (in 1992), the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (in 1995), etc. His trainees have also been working at a yoga wellness centre at the Assam Government Ayurvedic College since
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The writer with his father.
THE ASSAM TRIBUNE GUWAHATI SUNDAY READING JUNE 21, 2020
Sharmin Pasha is a food writer currently based in Dubai, UAE, where she teaches
privately-organised cooking lessons on different techniques of cooking. She also hosts
an informative page featuring Assamese recipes on Facebook, which was created to
showcase the culinary treasures of Assam to the world and to preserve ethnic recipes
for generations to come.
Method:
In a microwavable bowl,
place the chopped dates,
the baking soda and water.
Microwave for 50 seconds
until the dates are softened.
Add the butter, the sugar
and the vanilla essence,
stir until melted. Stir in the
egg and mix until combined.
Fold in the flour and the
walnuts and mix well. Divide
the mixture equally into four
small teacups. Place one
cup at a time, in the middle
of the microwave oven and
cook on high for one-and-a
half minutes, or until done
and firm to the touch. Serve
hot with ice-cream.
CULINARY corner
Sharmin PashaEggless butter biscuit
Dates mug cake
Ingredients:
Dates (seedless, chopped) ......200 gms
Water (hot) .................................4 tbsps
Baking soda ................................1/4 tsp
Butter .........................................50 gms
Brown sugar ..............................50 gms
Vanilla essence ..............................1 tsp
Flour ..........................................60 gms
Egg .....................................................1
Walnuts (chopped) ....................2 tbsps
WOMEN PLUS
Dr. Ishani Chakrabartty
[email protected] Justice for allT
hough I personally never had the chance to meet Safoora Zargar, Devangana Kalita or Natasha Narwal, I have
been inspired by their leadership and their stand on issues that matter. Jamia Millia Islamia student, Safoora Zargar, who is five months pregnant, has been denied bail and shifted to Tihar jail. A would-be mother has been sentenced to share a crowded jail cell amidst the ongoing pandemic. This is a scenario in India, the land where mothers and women are looked upon as goddesses, but a pregnant woman and her unborn child are suffering for protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)!
Now let me portray another
a pregnant elephant in Kerala is killed after the accidental consumption of a cracker-filled pineapple, supposedly placed by the locals of the region to scare away wild animals. This incident led to huge outrage throughout
common people to celebrities and politicians, everybody condemned this incident. An attempt was also made to give a communal colour to this incident when a false report was circulated that this incident occurred in the minority-dominant Mallapuram district. Now the question is: Are we, especially the people in power, more compassionate towards an animal, but not towards another of our own?
The contradiction in both these situations is noteworthy. The courage, fierce strength, and sheer determination exhibited by Safoora, Devangana and Natasha is very much comparable to women who are held up as examples in front of our children
Durga Bhabhi and many others
ready to raise their voices against oppression in those times. Yet, in independent India, these women are charged on grounds of dissent against the controversial NRC/CAA. Now, isnt the right to question a fundamental one, as penned down in the Constitution? Isnt the existence of a strong opposition the backbone of a democracy?
At this juncture, I remember Judge Frank Caprio from Rhode Island, U.S.A., whose compassion and love for fellow human beings, while giving verdicts, made him an ideal. He is an example for all
he has shown to the world that while giving a judgement, one has to remember that in addition to providing justice, a judge has to be fair, tolerant, compassionate and full of understanding. This is an example from the US; whereas all the women who represent India in the beauty pageants reiterate that our country has the highest levels of compassion and love. Isnt this
a bit surprising or at least, ironical? Or should we use the word hypocrisy here?
However, there is one thing which is very clear from the arrest and denial of bail of these three brave young women, along with the protest of the aged ladies of
power are scared of powerful, educated women and women with a strong voice. While the people ruling the nation preach Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, they dont want that beti to rise up and question! Let us all pray and hope that the baby of Safoora Zargar is born free and not confined to a jail.
Through this piece, I say to all the youth, irrespective of gender, dont be scared to voice your opinion when you know you are right! Do your bit in whatever way possible, with honesty, sincerity and, most importantly, with dignity. To do wrong is a sin, but to tolerate and accept any wrong done to you or anyone else is a greater sin.
Powerful, educated women often find themselves up
against the system, for no fault of theirs.
The courage, fierce strength, and sheer determination exhibited by Safoora, Devangana and Natasha is very much comparable to women who are held up as examples in front of our children – Sarojini Naidu, Kanaklata, Durga Bhabhi and many others – women, who were fearless and ready to raise their voices against oppression in those times.
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Ingredients:
Salted butter
(at room temperature) .......220 gms
Castor sugar ......................110 gms
Flour ..................................200 gms
Cornflour .............................50 gms
Baking powder .......................½ tsp
Vanilla essence .......................1 tsp
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What kind of safety measures should schools employ as they plan to reopen?
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Firstly, the school authorities must get their respective schools sanitised by all means. Then, it is advisable to have staggered
timings for different batches to prevent heavy footfall at a time. If any school doesnt have a sick room, then they should convert any of their classrooms into a sick room with a minimum of two beds and first aid facilities. Every school should appoint one or two teachers as Health Mentor so that they can directly deal with all necessary arrangements. Sitting arrangements should be staggered to maintain physical distancing among the students as well as the staff. The school authorities may prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and circulate it to every parent so that the safety parameters are communicated to every student.Jumi Devi,
Kahilipara, Guwahati.
First and foremost, the safety of the students and staff must be made a top priority. Basic precautions like sanitisation of the
school campus, regular temperature checks of staff/students would ease the process. As for the seating arrangements, one student per bench with six feet distance between two students would be ideal. One class should be split into two and double shifts should be taken up to lessen the number of students in one class. Wearing of masks
must be made mandatory. Certain spaces in the school campus will have to be revamped to ensure social distancing and there should be more than one gate to avoid congestion while getting in and out of the school premises. Dipen Gogoi,
Teok, Jorhat.
Once schools reopen, here are some safety measures which they can adopt as best practices. Strong guidelines must be
made with proper follow-up on social distancing rules within and outside the classroom. Periodic thermal screenings at regular intervals is a must. Use of hand sanitisers and masks should be made mandatory. Organising classes in shifts may be a good way to prevent unnecessary gatherings and ensure the situation doesnt go out of hand. Its better to implement a hybrid model where three days online and three days classroom classes are held.Dheeraj Hazarika,
Beltola, Guwahati.
Opening of schools will only increase the spread of the disease as the number of infected people is not getting any lesser. If
schools, nevertheless, reopen, only classes for final year students should be held. Also, very few schools have one-seat-per-student facility. In most schools, they have long benches and desks where about four to five students sit together. Therefore, the number of students sitting on one bench should be monitored. All classrooms
must have hand sanitisers and students must wash their hands periodically. Wearing of masks by every member of the school must be compulsory. The school hours must be reduced. If schools can maintain such kind of safety measures, only then should they reopen.
Nikita Deka,
Kahilipara, Guwahati.
Aside from the practical safety measures that all schools will need to take, there are other less-spoken-about consider-ations, especially with regards to mental health, that we
should be aware of for a smooth transition during the post-pandemic stage. Lockdown has meant that many students have got used to a more relaxed lifestyle, along with the physical and emotional security of staying at home. Therefore, the first major consideration once schools reopen would be re-socialisation of the students and the greatest overriding emotion to hinder a smooth transition would be fear.
As a student counsellor, I believe that all students should be mentally prepared, reassured and motivated through post-pandemic counselling sessions prior to opening, as a preven-tative measure. This can be done online during lockdown by counsellors or teachers, whilst parents, too, can keep reassuring their children from the home front. If school managements can
take this suggestion onboard, it will definitely help to reduce potential mental health issues in our chil-dren. Once they inherently believe that every aspect of their well-being has been taken care of and that going back to school is vital for their growth and development, they will be
mentally prepared to face the world once again.Loya Agarwala,
Student Counsellor, Royal Global School.
Today’s topic
Method:
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees
C. Grease a baking tray. Cream
together the butter and the sugar
with a beater until white and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla essence. Sift in the
flour, the cornflour and the baking
powder. Mix until combined. Using
your hands, squeeze the mixture
together into a ball of dough.
Chill the dough in the fridge for
15 minutes. Roll the dough out to
a half-inch thick rectangle. Cut into
squares and place them on the
baking tray. Chill in the fridge for 20
minutes. Bake in the oven for 15-20
minutes, or until pale golden-brown.
Set aside to cool on a wire rack.
Serve with tea or coffee.
I am 22 years old. I have sensitive skin that gets tanned easily. Can you please suggest a natural remedy to combat summer
tanning?
Firstly, dont stay outside for a long period. Use sunscreen before stepping out. Try using oils with naturally occurring SPF. Use regularly to get rid of tanning. It is common that our skin gets tanned in the hot sun. We need to pamper our skin at this time.
Secondly, take cool showers. Home-made packs and scrubs can be used as effective anti-tan measures. A lime and sugar scrub, cold milk, fresh coconut water, potato, lime juice, etc., are the most soothing skin agents and help to lighten the skin.
Water is the best and most effective way to stay hydrated during this time. Green tea, lemon juice, lassi, cucumber
BEAUTY
Zarin Saleh Hussain
Summer hacksRejuvenate your skin with these tips.
slices or juice, watermelon may help. Stay indoors and wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes to prevent exhaustion.
Here is an amazing face pack made with natural kitchen ingredients that can
paste of lemon juice, raw milk and a pinch of turmeric. Apply evenly over your face, let it dry and then wash off with cold water.
I am a working woman. Masks have become a must-have accessory. As the face is mostly covered, what are the ways to shift
focus to the eyes?
Keep your eye make-up natural. Apply your eyeliner close to your upper lash line and leave your lower lash line bare; swipe on some waterproof mascara to complete the look. Use a primer or base to make your eyelids as smooth as possible. Cover your eyelid with a nude eyeshadow. When you apply eyeshadow, blend properly. Make sure you highlight your eyebrow bone. This is a quick and simple day look that gives your eyes the right amount of definition. It is also important to pay attention to skin tone when choosing eyeshadow colours. The darker your skin tone, the warmer your
eyeshadow should be.
I have been getting pimples for quite some time. Please suggest a natural remedy. I am 20 years old.
Ans: Firstly, keep your skin clean at all times. A sensible and healthy diet can change your skin over time. Stress is another factor that can lead to skin eruptions and so does sleeplessness.
Avoid sticky sunscreens. Ensure that you always remove your make-up thoroughly. You should use a nourishing face mask. Avoid too much exposure to the sun. You can apply fresh neem paste or Fullers earth. Wipe your face daily with rose water or fresh coconut water. Do not pick or squeeze at your pimples. Honey is a natural antibiotic, which makes it perfect for healing and reducing pimples. Wash your pillow covers regularly. Avoid wet towels.
I am 15 years old. I wish to know how to get a reddish glow on my face as my skin looks pale.
Paleness means your skin is lighter in colour to your normal complexion. Eating a nutritious diet with the right amount of healthy foods may help. Consult a doctor for medical advice. Pale skin is most commonly caused by anaemia.
Wash your face with lukewarm water. Apply moisturiser regularly. Make sure you include vegetables, dry fruits, fruits, salads, low-fat dairy products in your diet for that healthy glow. Drink water daily to flush out toxins from the body and keep yourself hydrated.
Besides these steps, follow a skincare regimen on a regular basis for glowing skin.
a mashed, ripe banana, raw milk and honey. Mix well and then apply. Let it dry. After that, wash off with normal water. Do not use soap.
Q
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The spot sunlight of March-April slowly fades away; there is a hint of rain in the air, the parrots on the guava trees in the garden fly away with loud shrieks, while the house martins, bulbuls and
wagtails wing away in frenzied hurry to defy the approaching darkness. There is the hoot of an occasional owl from the clump of old trees in the office premises nearby, and the night call of a moorhen from the pond in the nearby deserted compound.
erstwhile cultural hub, standing lonely and forlorn now. The cacophonic sounds and the constant hum of traffic are replaced by the night barks of stray dogs. The silence of the night is deepened by the call of the cicadas. Is this Guwahati? Yes it is a city in lockdown. A ravaged city reclaimed for a time by Nature.
As I absorb the sounds and silences of this rare sight of my city, I am taken back to the
recent past December, 2019. The time was between 5.30 to 7.30 p.m., the spot was the
paar. Only that day, there was mayhem and destruction let loose by groups which had taken the law into their own hands.
The scenes of anarchy, of burning fires and brick pelting are in total contrast to the scene of calm and silence today. Given the COVID-19 scare and the ensuing lockdown, life has totally changed, not only in ones daily routine, but in thoughts, outlook and finally in ones actions.
One wakes up from confused dreams every morning to another day of mingled depression and drudgery of daily routine. This is a frightening virus that has engulfed the entire world, spreading its tentacles from one end of the world to another. As the once distant foe looms larger and nearer, the fear gets stronger.
Social distancing has made one introspective as one leans to look into their own self as well as that of their family, their needs and aspirations
which have become paramount. Staying in and distancing myself indoors has, at least, made me aware of the need to keep up with ones friends, acquaintances and relations. Calls and messages and the responses thereof have become routine and very enriching.
The attitudes and outlook of people around us have also undergone tremendous change. The maid who was always eager for a day off is keen to come and work every day. The spouse who never reached home earlier than eight in the evening is now home by dusk, enjoying the forgotten pleasures of TV programmes and old books. Now with little need to meet deadlines, particularly with reference to social obligations, you have time for the simple pleasures of life like gardening or feeding birds in the terrace or trying out new culinary dishes.
At times, the situation does lead to a feeling of helplessness and dejection as one remembers the jobs left undone, the time lost, the waste
incurred and you understand that procrastination leads to a lot of trouble. You understand the importance of relationships now that you are far removed from them. Of the elderly uncle in one of the hotbeds of the disease, of the niece battling difficulties with her newborn baby in a distant land, of your own son working hard amidst difficulties far away from home, of the elderly sickly dependant who can only be comforted over phone.
On the positive side, you have become quite an expert in the art of improvisation and innovation. You go back to the days of your grandmother and mother, when both necessities and luxuries were homemade. Lockdown has almost ended and is it normal? Life is promised but come what may, life will never be the same again. Lessons on cleanliness, civic duties, self-reliance have been drilled into us as future lessons in life. And as we bid goodbye to the lockdown and salute once again the COVID-19 workers, both the humble and prominent, we, the housebound people, can pitch in with our own resolutions and learn to do our bit for the world around.
Fiction entries should not exceed
1,800 words.
When Hazarika took his appointed chair, Pratul said by way of an explanation, I am in town to see a
patient of mine. My mother insisted that I should meet you up before leaving town as she always fondly remembers your generosity.
Hazarika remembered how Smriti would visit him with Pratuls report card every year, and he would feel elated as his results were always top class. In fact, Pratul always stood first, while Rohit was always a back-bencher. Every year he rewarded Pratul with a hefty prize that saw him through his school fees for the next year. Oh, it was not generosity, it was your just reward, he remarked mechanically, still savouring the memory.
When Pratul had stood first in the HSLC examination, Mr. Hazarika had presented Pratul his first pair of suit and enough money to take care of his next two years at college. That was just before they had moved out from their dwelling next door at the bidding of the landlord. Every now and then, the Hazarikas kept a tab on Pratuls progress which invariably gladdened their hearts. Once Mr. Hazarika shifted his residence to Jorhat after retirement, their interactions dwindled, except for an occasional letter from Pratul where he talked about how happy he was that his mother was staying with him. Uncle, I need to go as I have to reach Guwahati early to keep my appointments with a few patients there, Pratuls voice brought him back to the present and he said automatically, Go, son, go with my blessings.
The whole day, he kept thinking about Pratul and his mother. How lucky Smriti was to have a son like Pratul in these days. His two sons were away. Rishi, he could understand, staying elsewhere, was busy at work. But Rohit! Rohit, whom he had brought up with so much love and affection and who still comes for financial help every month
to run his household, also wants to stay separately, though within the same premises. Its not the same as living together and the loneliness is accentuated when he and his wife sit down to have food at the dining table with hardly anything new to talk about. The matter took a turn for the worse when last month he accidentally overheard Rohit and Minati discussing the possibility of shifting them to an old-age home as they needed more space to accommodate the baby Minati was expecting and the maid they were hiring. That was when he decided to write a will.
Mr. Hazarikas brooding was rudely halted late evening when Rohit burst
angrily into his room, closely followed by Minati, shouting, I always knew you would do this to me. Maa told me you have made a will, giving me only one-third of your property. Who have you given the major share to? Surely to Rishi, who does not have any time for you and Maa? Who is busy earning money and selfishly looking after his own family? I will not accept it. You change your will or I will go to court. Mr. Hazarika kept quiet. A deep sense of sadness engulfed his whole being. Rohit kept blabbering but he hardly heard him. He vaguely saw Minati pulling Rohit away. He unconsciously put his arm around his wife who was weeping uncontrollably.
The next week went off listlessly. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hazarika went through their daily routine like two zombies. Then a long letter from Pratul arrived. Mr. Hazarika called his wife and started reading the letter slowly,
Dear Uncle,It has been some time since I
received your letter informing me that you had made a will leaving one third of your wealth to me, and one-third each to Rishi and Rohit. I feel greatly honoured that you consider me equal to your son. I deeply respect your sentiments but I cannot accept it. I know how well I looked after my invalid mother is an important consideration behind your decision. But I am only doing my duty as any good son does, out of my love and respect for my mother who had sacrificed everything to establish me in society. You are perhaps angry and hurt that your sons now have no time for you and Aunty, but they possibly have their own compulsions. I humbly accept your kindness, but I have decided to give my one-third back to Rohit, who needs it more. My mother also wants it that way. That day I came to your place to personally tell you, but could not bring myself up to it as I saw your selfless love for me. Hence, this letter. I am sure, in time, Rohit will understand. But I have a request. If you feel I am worthy of being treated as your son, you can give me a reward by shifting to Guwahati and staying with us
Mr. Hazarika could not read it any more as the words became hazy and distant, with tears welling up in his eyes. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hazarika stood there crestfallen. As the dusk fell, they limped back sadly to the bedroom, hand in hand.
(Concluded)
Matter of inheritanceA detailed understanding of the transfer of property in
Muslim Personal Law.
Q. I am the youngest sister of three brothers. According to Muslim Personal Law, what is the proportion of family property that I will get?
Every religion practised in India is governed by its respective personal laws and this personal law includes transactions pertaining to transfer of property. There are four sources of Islamic law governing
Quran, the Sunna, the Ijma and the Qiya. When a man dies, both males and females become legal heirs, but the share of a female heir is typically half of that of male heirs. However, Muslims in the country do not have codified property rights and taking a broad view, the Islamic scheme of inheritance discloses four peculiarities:(i) The Quran gives specific shares to certain individuals;(ii) The residue goes to agnatic heirs, and failing them, to uterine heirs; (iii) Bequests are limited to one-third of the estate, meaning heirs get to share 2/3rd of the estate amongst themselves.(iv) A son takes double the share
of a daughter in the property of a deceased father. However, the daughter is the absolute owner of the inherited property.
There are six fractions of shares mentioned in the Quran: viz; 2/3, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/3, 1/6.
The 2/3rd share is for two or more daughters; for two or more sons daughters; for two or more sisters; for two or more half-sisters;
The 1/3rd share is for two or more of the mothers children; for the mother in the absence of child, or sons child or two or more
brothers or sisters; sometimes for the grandfather, etc.
The 1/2 share is for one of the four sets of females mentioned above when she is alone, for the husband when his wife leaves no issue.
The 1/4th share is for the husband when the wife leaves children; for the wife when the husband leaves no children.
The 1/8th share is for the wife when her husband leaves children.
The 1/6th share is for the father when the deceased leaves children;
for the grandfather; for the mother when the deceased leaves children or two or more brothers and sisters; for the grandmother when the deceased leaves children or two or more brothers and sisters; for the sons daughter when the deceased has one daughter; for one or more half-sisters when there is a sister; for two or more mothers children.
Assuming that your generic query pertains to some property inherited from a deceased male parent, I would say that broadly you would be entitled to receive half of the share that each of your brothers get. This would be after deductions made from the estate in respect of bequests/testamentary dispositions, share of your mother, other male relatives/heirs of your father, etc. However, if the property is jointly or partly owned by other family members, then the issue of inheritance would have to be systematically calculated as per the rough procedure outlined above.
(The writers are lawyers practising at
the Gauhati High Court)
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Abanti Barua Bharali
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FICTION
Dr. Bhupati Das
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has disrupted our lives in many ways. With dental offices across the country postponing non-emergency dental treatments, the general population seeking dental care is at a loss and it is now more important than ever to keep up with ones dental home care. Few tips
for general dental health like washing hands before and after any personal dental care, brushing and flossing teeth at least twice a day, with an intake of a well-balanced diet, limiting the frequency of sticky and sugary snacking and sweetened beverages, and most importantly, avoidance of alcohol and smoking will play a major role in avoiding dental visits in these COVID-19 pandemic days. Although, due to the lockdown imposed by our country the spread and mortality has still been on the lower side of the graph, post-lockdown, one is seeing a surge in the reporting of corona incidences. So, reopening a dental office for routine and other emergency care is not very soon on the cards due to various factors like non-availability of a rapid test kit, non-user friendly and pocket-friendly Personal Protection Kit (PPE), expensive, quality face masks like N95, triple-layered masks for patients, fumigators, High Efficiency Particulate Air Cleaner and Filters (HEPA systems), etc., most of which have to be imported and require a quality screen and certification by DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organisation) and SATRA (South India Textile Research Association) etc.
Other factors that are very crucial in reopening a dental clinic are its location and outbreak significance of the particular area, vulnerability and co-morbidity factors of dental care professionals, and other assistants and employees. Still, a dentist can make appropriate arrangements if something qualifies for a dental emergency, putting a person in a high-risk condition, like uncontrolled bleeding or a severe infection causing swelling and pain, facial injuries due to accident and trauma, following all standard operating protocols (SOPs) and the guidelines of treating a patient laid down by the health administration.
The dental community is continuing to adjust to a rapidly changing situation. They are focussed on providing emergency dental care and giving necessary consultations over telephone to help needy patients. Following the recent guidelines given by health authorities like the ICMR, WHO, etc., all face-to-face routine dental treatments have been brought to a halt. These measures will definitely reduce the chance of virus transmission and cut unnecessary visits to a dental office. Non-urgent dental treatments include loose or lost crowns, bridges or veneers, broken or loose dentures, bleeding gums, broken or lost dental fillings, and chipped teeth with no pain, loose wires of braces, and these can be counselled telephonically. Urgent dental treatments/conditions include facial swelling, extending to face or neck, post-extraction bleeding, bleeding due to trauma or injury, knocked out teeth due to a fall or an accident, fracture of a tooth or jaw bone, resulting in severe pain that cannot be managed with painkillers or oral medications, etc.
Various important criteria have to be met while restarting a dental practice, like patient communication for personal protection measures i.e. face masks, PPE, etc., strict maintenance of social distancing norms in the clinic, appointment confirmation calls for safety of patients,
room, check-in only over phone, waiting patients to be called in for appointment only when the previous patient has left and the dental set re-sanitisation has been completed. Other than these important measures, we need to restrict the office entry for patient attendants, removal of non-essential items like models, brochures, flyers, nightguard samples, etc., from the clinic area, accept all supply deliveries from package carriers outside the clinic and get them sanitised, use rubber dam, HEPA system for hygiene, routine sanitisation of all areas of the clinic, and, last but not the least, obtaining a proper health, travel and contact history of the patient and his family is a must.
Dental health in COVID-19 times Routine dental check-ups will have to be put on hold, but emergent cases can be treated by dentists.
HEALTHWISE
Dr. A.C. [email protected]
Lockdown has almost ended and is it normal? Life is promised but come what may, life will never be the same again. Lessons on cleanliness, civic duties, self-reliance have been drilled into us as future lessons in life.
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Rupam Jyoti Das &
Navaneet Baruah
THE ASSAM TRIBUNE GUWAHATI SUNDAY READING JUNE 21, 2020
MOVIE WATCH
Bidisha Singha
Lost BulletCast: Alban Lenoir, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Ramzy Bedia.Director: Guillaume Pierret.
A FFrench crime thriller, Lost Bullet or Balle perdue is about Lino, a small-time delinquent-turned-car mechanic who gets framed for a
murder. A genius at building rammed-up cars, Lino becomes a police mechanic but when his mentor gets killed and he is wrongfully accused of murder, he has to find a missing car that is the only way to prove his innocence.
Just like every other action flick, there will be cars crashing and flip-ping, and explosives go-ing off; and in times like these with no movies at the theatre, every new film is a small blessing.
Feel the BeatCast: Sofia Carson, Wolfgang Novogratz, Donna
Lynne Champlin.
Director: Elissa Down.
An ode to small-town America, Feel the Beat is a sweet little film about a young woman who rediscovers the joys of living in a close-
knit community. April, the protagonist, leaves her small Wisconsin town to chase Broadway dreams only to return as a failure who must now train a bunch of misfits for a major dance competition. She hopes to further fuel her Broadway aspirations through this little effort, but eventually realises that there is so much more in life than to just chasing ones dreams.
1. Spirited Away (2001)
2. The Lion King (1994)
3. Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
4. Your Name (2016)
5. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
6. Coco (I) (2017)
7. WALL·E (2008)
8. Princess Mononoke (1997)
9. Toy Story 3 (2010)
10. Toy Story (1995)
(Source: IMDB Ratings)
Top 10 Animation Films
THE ASSAM TRIBUNE GUWAHATI SUNDAY READING JUNE 21, 2020
“Wow, a quadruple pucker! Where did you
learn to do that?”
“I’m afraid of our cat. The last time she
coughed up a fur ball, it was a Rottweiler!”
“I found 87 cents in the sofa cushions. That
doubles our retirement savings!”
The World Health Organization had declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. There are a few key measures that individuals
can take to fight this pandemic like washing hands frequently, wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and improving the body's immunity. Improving immunity is paramount at this juncture and this can be achieved only by eating a balanced diet and in-corporating nutrient-rich foods on your plate.
Divide the meals as early morning, breakfast, mid-morning, lunch, mid-evening, dinner and bedtime.
It is essential to have Vitamin-rich foods and to know which food contains which vitamin.Vitamin A
The Vitamin A-rich foods are papaya, guava, apple, grapes, mango, orange, musk melon, green leafy vegetables, yellow-coloured vegetables, etc.Vitamin B
For Vitamin B, have sor-ghum (jowar), pearl millet (ba-jra), finger millet (ragi/nachni), maize, kidney beans, Bengal gram, walnuts, egg with yolk, fish, meats and all fruits.Vitamin C
Citrus fruits like oranges, tangerines, lemons, sweet lime, gooseberries, red bell pepper, and green leafy vegetables.
Your plate for the day
Vitamin DThis includes fortified dairy products
like low-fat milk, yoghurt, cheese, fatty variety of fish, broccoli, fortified juices, breakfast foods, and sunlight.
Vitamin EGreen leafy vegetables and fish.
ZincZinc is found in legumes, wheat, oats,
barley, maize, rice, meats, lobster, fish, eggs, yoghurt, cheese, etc.
F O R E C A S TJune 22 – 28, 2020
ARIES
(MA
R 2
1–
AP
R 1
9)
TAURUS
(AP
R 2
0–
MA
Y 2
0)
GEMINI
(MA
Y 2
1–
JUN
20)
CANCER
SCORPIO
(JU
N 2
1–
JUL
22)
(OC
T 2
3–
NO
V 2
1)
LEO
SAGITTARIUS
(JU
L 23
–
AU
G 2
2)(N
OV
22–
DE
C 2
1)
VIRGO
CAPRICORN
(AU
G 2
3–
SE
P 2
2)
(DE
C 2
2–
JAN
19)
LIBRA
AQUARIUS
PISCES
(SE
PT
23–
OC
T 2
2)
(JA
N 2
0–
FE
B 1
8)(F
EB
19–
MA
R 2
0)
You have an opportunity to take a well-deserved
break. It’s okay to avoid responsibilities for at least a
few days. The week begins on June 21 with a solar
eclipse in your house of home and family.
This period can bring some beneficial communica-
tions even if you have to do a little extra effort to get
things rolling. Actions speak louder than words right
now. The dry spell is over.
The week begins on June 21 with the solar eclipse in
your house of money. Solar eclipses mark a period
of change. And while the change can be external,
such as bringing you new sources of money, it is also
necessary to change your attitude towards money.
After so much change over the last few weeks, Can-
cerians may not be jumping for joy when they hear
more change is coming. But you are a water sign, you
can flow from one situation to another. Help can come
in the form of money, goods, or services.
For Leos, this week, the focus is on others in your life
who are going through difficulties and reaching out to
you for some help. June 21 brings the solar eclipse in
the sign of Cancer in your hidden house. Time to deal
with issues around sleep and recuperation.
There’s a lot of energy towards considering the fu-
ture. Sit and visualise what you want to send a fresh
message to the Universe and opportunities will begin
to unfold.
Libras have some career opportunities, this week. Be
ready to take centre stage, grab the mic, and show what
you can do. The week begins with the solar eclipse in
Cancer at the top of your chart.
The week begins with the solar eclipse in Cancer
in your house of wisdom. This begins a six-month
period to critically ascertain whether you have the
education and knowledge needed to move in the
direction you want to go.
The week begins with the solar eclipse in Cancer in
your house of resources from others. Your need for
freedom as well as security is growing, and you are
willing to change.
The solar eclipse is at 0° of Cancer sitting in the rela-
tionship sector of your chart. This is where you attract
all new people into your life. But it also can mean that
some people are moving on to new friendships.
The week begins with the sun in Cancer in a so-
lar eclipse in your house of daily life and habits.
Eclipses bring attention to something that needs
to change.
The week begins with the sun in a solar eclipse
moving through your house of fun and risk-taking.
Now that the world has changed so much, it’s time to
look at what you would do with your life if you could
do whatever you want.
Jahnavi Barua is a writer based in Bengaluru.
Feeling blue
using a certain antibiotic would result in a certain outcome. But nothing was certain in this very uncertain world. While the causes of some of the mental disorders were broadly known and certain neurotransmit-ter disruptions could be linked to them, the exact etiology or cause of many of the ill-nesses were not clear. A complex cocktail of biological dysfunction and psychological fac-tors such as environmental stress provoked
A few days ago, news of a brilliant young actors death in Mumbai hit all headlines. The young man
there was much speculation about this, but also an outpouring of empathy and warmth towards this young man and those he had left behind. It also sparked off intense social media debates about mental health and de-pression. One cannot assume that the actor had actively been suffering from depression but his tragic action opened up a flood of conversation about depression. One fact that shone through all the talk was that depression was an illness, as were other mental disorders, and they all required that recognition before they could be treated.
In earlier times, this would have been unthinkable. The realm of mental illness was one where everyone trod with extreme caution and discussing any matter related to it was taboo. This veil of silence shrouded the topic simply because mental or psy-chological dysfunction was not recognised
-ders were attributed to many other things: weakness of character, divine retribution, possession by spirits and ghouls and other such fantastical explanations. Thus, it was a matter of shame and anyone showing the slightest sign of mental disruption was hid-den away from the gaze of friends, family and neighbours.
As I was finishing my MBBS, many moons ago, I began thinking about which area to pursue my postgraduate studies in. The first thing that came to mind was Psychiatry. While my immediate family had no issue with this, I soon realised that this specialisation was looked at askance by many. Its not really science, some people would say. Others, less subtle, would say, Its all mumbo jumbo after all.
Before applying for a postgraduate seat in the subject, I decided to take on a years house job in the department. An extraor-dinary world awaited me. This was a world filled with unparalleled pain and at the same time, with unstinted love and caring. Patients, doctors, nurses, and families linked arms and battled the unseen enemy tire-lessly. This was a very different landscape from the practical, scientific ones I had so far been used to: there the treating doctors
these illnesses.Diagnosis was as much an art as a sci-
ence in this field. Along with the guiding diagnostic criteria, a lot depended on the psychiatrists individual skill and instinct.
tests that could help him or her make a final diagnosis. Sometimes, a panel of doctors was required in difficult cases to clinch the diagnosis. Treatment was an art too: along with medication, it involved much talking, counselling and family therapy. This was a treatment model that involved many beyond the immediate patient. The challenge,
to acknowledge what lay before them as an illness. They wanted nothing more than to cast the patient out into a convenient hospital or half-way home and forget about them. A reaction that I understood for this was a long, long journey and one that could be exhausting as it wore out not just ones physical reserves but ones emotional one too. For years, patients could be functional and just like that there would be a break. In other cases, there would be a constant up and down of good periods and bad. And all this taking place, out of sight, away from the gaze of extended family, neighbours and friends.
The heart-warming thing for me now is that many of the covers have been lifted. Words like depression, bipolar disorder, OCD are out there in the open. Every chance that a friend may turn around and tell you he or she has been depressed and is undergoing treatment. Someone else may share that their child has an eating disorder and is seeking help. These conditions have been now acknowledged for what they are
anyone get angry with a diabetic for having diabetes? The same rationale should apply here too.
Perhaps, I am painting too rosy a picture
of mental health, but what I see around me is encouraging, a definite sign that times have changed as far as attitudes to these once dreaded illnesses are concerned.
“The heart-warming thing for me now is that many of the covers have been lifted. Words like depression, bipolar disorder, OCD are out there in the open. Every chance that a friend may turn around and tell you he or she has been depressed and is undergoing treatment... These conditions have been now acknowledged for what they are – illnesses.
SeleniumWhole grains, dairy products, meat,
fish, shellfish, eggs, etc.Iron
Chickpea, green gram, black gram, lentils, jaggery, fresh condi-ments and spices, green leafy vegetables, amaranth, cauli-flower leaves, cluster beans, bitter gourd, beans, dates, raisins, all citrus fruits, etc. Phytonutrients, antioxi-dants and multiple micro-nutrients
All seasonal vegetables, spices, millets and fish.A few things to remember while planning your daily diet
Include fresh fruits and veg-etables (450 gm to 500 gm/day/person) in your daily diet.
Prefer to eat whole grains. Limit the consumption of
highly-processed foods.Avoid fruit juices and carbonated
drinks.Limit fat content (30 gm/person/day).Limit salt (5 gm/person/day).Limit sugar as it has just calories with
no nutrients.
“Every day Stanley e-mails me a picture of a
dozen roses. That's how men do romance in
the ’90s.”
To increase your immunity during the
COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to
have a nutrient-rich diet.
IN BLACK AND WHITE
Jahnavi Barua
When driving down from Guwahati to Goalpara, about 140 kms away, the first stop
invariably is 25 kilometres
Temple. Believed to be the place where a tukura (small piece) of Goddess Sati had fallen during Lord Shivas tandava following His wifes death, the holy precinct is today also a favourite abode of the Assamese macaque. An offering here, especially in the morn-ing, can be a grand affair attended by a monkey troop (Assamese macaque) sitting on trees, rocks and temple steps. Of course, the cherry on this cake of experience is the manner in which the ma-caque monarch leads his tribe in partaking the offering.
The next obvious stop is 13 -
cal site that is better known as Sri Surya Pahar. A kilometre spread of hilly terrain, bedecked with rock-cut Shiva lingas, votive stupas, and deities from the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain pantheons, Sri Surya Pahar is a divine confluence of faiths that inspires belief in hu-man harmony.
It is here that Sage Vyasa once engraved 99,999 Shiva lingas, one less than Kashis 1,00,000, and the reason it came to be known as Dusri Kashi. It is also here that one is left spellbound by votive stupas cut out
early presence in ancient Kamrupa, much before the faith spread to many other parts
DESTINATIONS
Arijit Purkayastha
An archaeological site
where many beliefs
converge.
FOOD TALK
Dr. Ritu G. Goswami
Hill of faith
of the country. Finally, it is in Surya Pahar that one can also come across an idol of Jain Bhagwan Adinath in the Padmasana posture, which was discovered in 1993.
Boasting of a rich heritage, but relatively unknown and uncelebrated, Surya Pahar was, in ancient times, the capital of a culturally-
-tered in sculptures that, even centuries down the line, leave us enthralled and in awe.
Have plenty of vegetables and fruits Eat protein foods
Make water
your drink
of choice
Choose whole
grain foods