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Seized liquor worth Rs 92 lakhs destroyed in Mizoram

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Seized liquor worth Rs 92 lakhs destroyed in Mizoram

Mizoram, 20th November: The Excise & Narcotics Department destroyed seized liquor (IMFL) worth Rs. 92 lakhs here on Friday.

An official function organized in this regard at Khuangpuilam in Kolasib District was graced by Excise & Narcotics Minister Dr. K. Beichhua where the IMFL bottles were opened and the contents emptied within the farm compound.

While addressing the event, Beichhua said the promises made during the elections to the people has become a reality by the enactment of the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition Act in 2019. Alcoholism is a social malaise that destroys lives, families, and societies.

The Minister reiterated that the stand of the Mizoram Government regarding the prohibition of liquor in the state remains unchanged. He also added that as liquor is among the major causes of early death among the youth, family wreckage, and many other health issues, therefore, such illegal activities of importing liquor must be dealt with strongly.

The fight against alcohol is not just the responsibility of the department, the NGOs, and Churches but it is the responsibility of all citizens and they must be active participants in the fight against this social evil, he further added.

The IMF was seized liquor after the prohibition law came into effect. A total of 22, 990 bottles of which included whiskey, rum, and beer were destroyed. The market rate of these contraband items was calculated to be Rs.  92, 29,890 approximately.

5-day partial lockdown imposed in Lawngtlai

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5-day partial lockdown imposed in Lawngtlai

Mizoram, 20th November: A five-day partial lockdown has been imposed in Lawngtlai town and Siachangkawn village, where a new case was detected from the community recently. The decision has been taken in an emergency meeting held at DC’s Conference Hall, Lawngtlai under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Lawngtlai Dr. Andrew H. Vanlaldika.

The urge was felt due to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases, most of which were from community transmission, and the impending general election to the Member of District Council under the Lai Autonomous District Council towards which all precautionary measures were felt necessary. It is hoped that this partial lockdown will break the chain of community transmission and ensure free and fast contact tracing and necessary testing.

Deputy Commissioner then issued an order imposing partial lockdown within Lawngtlai town and Siachangkawn village with effect from 12:00 noon of 20.11.2020 (Friday) till 11:59 p.m. of 24.11.2020 (Tuesday). Unnecessary movement within or in and out of the affected areas will not be allowed.

All stores and shops, except medical stores, will remain closed, VLTFs will arrange for the buying of essential commodities for their respective localities as necessary. Offices are also to function with one-third of total staff. However, all election processes will continue unaffected.

Himanta Biswa receives a grand welcome in Chirang; Social distancing goes for a toss

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Himanta Biswa receives a grand welcome in Chirang; Social distancing goes for a toss

Assam, 20th November: North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor and Assam cabinet minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma was accorded a grand welcome when he arrived at Manas Serfang in Chirang district under Bodoland Territorial Region of Assam.

BJP workers forget to follow the social distancing norm while welcoming the minister.

 

BJP national general secretary Dilip Saikia and state BJP president Ranjeet Kumar Dass accompanied Himanta Biswa in the public meeting in support of BJP candidates for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections.

Four artists detained for drawing graffiti of Assam activist Akhil Gogoi

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Four artists detained for drawing graffiti of Assam activist Akhil Gogoi

Assam, 20th November: The Guwahati Police detained four artists for painting graffiti of activist Akhil Gogoi on the wall of a bridge in the city.

The Akhil Gogoi belongs to a collective called Anga Arts. They were later made to erase their work.

The graffiti showed Gogoi being taken away by the police. The activist, who is also the leader of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti, is in jail for leading a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in December.

The artists who drew the graffiti were taken to the Basistha Police Station. Pranjal Kalita, the leader of the student wing of Gogoi’s organization, was also detained along with them.

Gogoi has been lodged at the central jail in Guwahati. He had tested positive for the coronavirus in July.

The National Investigation Agency had charged Gogoi under the amended Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. He was granted bail on March 17 by a special NIA court after the investigating agency failed to file a charge sheet against him within the specified period of 90 days. However, he was arrested again, just two days later.

Oxford coronavirus vaccine to cost INR 1000: Adar Poonawala

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Oxford coronavirus vaccine to cost INR 1000: Adar Poonawala

New Delhi, 20th November: The coronavirus vaccine maker Serum Institue of India’s CEO Adar Poonawalla has said that the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine should be available for the healthcare workers and elderly people by around February 2021 and by April for the general public and will be priced at the maximum of 1,000 for two necessary doses of the public.

Every Indian will get vaccinated probably by 2024 said Adar Poonawalla at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS), 2020.

“It will probably take two or three years for every Indian to get inoculated, not just because of the supply constraints but because you need the budget, the vaccine, logistics, infrastructure, and then, people should be willing to take the vaccine,” said Poonawalla.

Poonawalla said it will be around USD 5-6 per dose with an MRP of around ₹1,000 for the two necessary doses.

“The government of India will be getting it at a far cheaper price at around USD 3-4 because it will be buying in a large volume and get access to the price that is similar to what COVAX has got. We are still pricing is far cheaper and more affordable than other vaccines we have in the market today,” Adar added.

The Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine is so far proving to work very well even in elderly people, which was a concern earlier.

“It has induced a good T-cell response, which is an indicator for your long-term immunity and antibody response but then again, time will only tell if these vaccines are going to protect you in the long term. Nobody can answer that for any of the vaccines today,” Poonawalla said.

Responding to a question on the safety aspect, he said there have been no major complaints, reactions, or adverse events, adding, “We would need to wait and see. The efficacy and immunogenicity results from the Indian trials will come out in about a month-and-a-half.”

Poonawalla said as soon as the UK authorities and the European Medicines Evaluation Agency (EMEA) approve it for emergency use, it will apply to the drug controller for emergency use authorization in India.

“But that will be for frontline workers, healthcare workers, and elderly people,” he added.

Children would have to wait a little longer till the safety data is out, but the good news is that COVID-19 is not so bad and serious for them, Poonawalla said.

“Unlike measles pneumonia, this disease is seeming to be less of a nuisance for children but then, they can be carriers and can give the infection to others. We want to vaccinate elderly people first. Once we have enough safety data to go in on children, we can recommend it for children too,” he said.

Poonawalla said the coronavirus vaccine by Oxford was affordable, safe, and could be stored at a temperature of two to eight degrees Celsius, which was an ideal temperature for it to be stored in the cold storages of India. He said the SII planned to make about 10 crore doses a month from February.

Bengal govt sets up 1500 artificial ponds for Chhath Puja

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Bengal govt sets up 1500 artificial ponds for Chhath Puja

West Bengal, 20th November: West Bengal government has set up around 1,500 artificial ponds in and around Kolkata for devotees to perform Chhath Puja on Friday.

The police have put the barricades outside Rabindra Sarobar and Subhas Sarobar – two of the largest lakes in Kolkata – where devotees have been banned from performing the puja.

Police pickets have also been set up in various places to prevent any procession of devotees. Only two persons per family would be allowed to enter a water body to perform the puja, police said.

The Supreme Court had on Thursday ruled that Chhath puja will not be allowed at the Rabindra Sarobar Lake in south Kolkata, which is protected under the national lake conservation plan and is considered the lungs of the densely populated city because of its greenery. A division bench of the Calcutta high court also banned Chhath puja at Subhas Sarobar, a water body of equal importance, located in the north-eastern parts of the city.

“The state government has already set up around 1,500 artificial ponds where devotees can perform the Chhath Puja maintaining Covid-19 norms. Some restrictions like a ban on processions and a cap on the number of devotees who can enter the water bodies have been imposed,” said a state government official.

While green activists in Kolkata welcomed Thursday’s court orders, chief minister Mamata Banerjee appealed to the Hindi-speaking population to observe Chhath puja at home or in their respective neighborhoods, using artificial water tanks created by the government over the past few days.

“We have created artificial water bodies for your convenience. In case you need to visit a riverbank, please follow health protocols related to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic and travel in small groups. Follow court orders and do not form processions,” Banerjee said.

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal appeals to preserve state’s historical monuments

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Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal appeals to preserve state’s historical monuments

Assam, 20th November: On the occasion of “World Heritage Week” Assam CM, Sarbananda Sonowal called upon the people of the state to preserve historical monuments and antiquities.

They are the symbols of the art, culture, and people of a state, he said. The state government has taken several steps for the preservation of its historical monuments, he added.

The central government has identified Sivasagar as one of the five iconic sites in the country.

“Built by our forefathers, our government is committed to promoting the state and the rare monuments before the world community,” Sonowal wrote in the tweet.

State minister for archaeological matter, Keshab Mahanta said the center has sanctioned Rs. 3500 crore for the protection, preservation, and beautification of the cultural heritage of Sivasagar.

The state directorate of archaeology has also adopted measures to preserve the lineage of the 42 Ahom kings as well as other monuments scattered across the state.

CM Sarbananda Sonowal also directed the district administrations and public representatives to take proactive steps for acquainting the young generation with their rich cultural heritage in their respective districts.

Meanwhile, a world-class museum will be built in Sivasagar. The state government has also undertaken a beautification project for the Charaideo’s Maidam for its proposed inclusion into UNESCO’s world heritage site. The project is worth rupees 25 crores.

The chief minister also felicitated a few persons for their commendable work and contributing to preserving and promoting the historical monuments of the state. He also released handbooks on archaeology on the occasion.

Centre declare one national highway in Assam

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Centre declare one national highway in Assam

Assam, 20th November: Responding to the Assam government’s request, the Central government has declared the roads connecting the existing National Highway-715 near Jorhat with KamalabariGhat in Majuli in Assam as National Highways (NH) 715K under National Highways Act, 1956.

The decision of making a national highway in Assam was made by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Thursday.

Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal welcomed the Centre’s decision to declare the new highways in the state.

 

CM said that the move would expedite the development process of the river island district Majuli while further bolstering road communication infrastructure in the state.

Sonowal thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for the step and said that due to the visionary leadership of PM Modi the development of the Northeast region has received tremendous momentum in all sectors.

West Bengal: Howrah tops the list of most polluted cities in India

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West Bengal: Howrah tops the list of most polluted cities in India

West Bengal, 19th November: Howrah district in West Bengal topped the list of the most polluted cities in India. Its air quality was much worse than Delhi and other cities in the National Capital Region, which have seen an improvement in the situation over the last few days because of rain and wind.

Bhiwadi in Rajasthan was the second-worst polluted the city followed by Kolkata in terms of the Air Quality Index (AQI), a colour-coded tool used to monitor air quality in major Indian cities on a real-time basis.

According to the daily AQI bulletin of the Central Pollution Control Board, the 24-hour average AQI value of Howrah on Wednesday at 4 pm was 285, followed by Bhiwadi (267), Kolkata (266) and Delhi (211).

On the AQI scale, a value of 0-50 is considered good quality air; 51-100 satisfactory; 101-200 moderate; 201-300 poor; 301-400 very poor and 401-500 severe. On May 1, during the pan-India Covid-19 lockdown, both Kolkata and Howrah registered AQI values of less than 50.

As per West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) data, the level of PM10 (coarse pollutants that are seven times finer than the human hair) at Ghusuri in Howrah shot up to 852 micrograms per metre cube around 6 am and to 915 micrograms per metre cube around 10 am on Wednesday. The PM10 should not ideally go above 100 micrograms per metre cube.

Most of the monitoring stations in Kolkata recorded PM10 two times above the safe limits.

The level of PM2.5 (finer particles that can reach up to the lungs) also shot up three to four in some places during the night, primarily because of temperature inversion in winter that traps pollutants close to the surface.

5 killed in Malda plastic factory blast; several injured

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5 killed in Malda plastic factory blast; several injured

West Bengal, 19th November: Five persons were killed and four others are critically injured in an explosion inside a plastic factory at Sujanpur area in Malda district of West Bengal on Thursday.

A huge police contingent has been sent to the spot to bring the situation under control. Fire tenders are trying to douse the blaze and rescue survivors, the official said, adding an investigation has been started.

Those who died were workers of the scrap factory. The injured have been taken to Malda Medical College and Hospital for treatment. The intensity of the explosion was such that it ripped a major portion of the Malda plastic factory. The actual cause of the explosion is being investigated.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a compensation of ₹ 2 Lakh for the family of those who died and ₹ 50,000 for the injured. Senior Minister Farhad Hakim went to the spot to take the stock of the situation.

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