First India-Jaipur Edition-01st January 2023

NAGAR

ith the turn of the New Year, the electoral bugle has also been sounded in the State as merely ten months later, Rajasthan will go to polls and elect its new State government. However, perhaps for the first time in the last two decades, there are chances that the current dispensation would get repeated, and if it happens, it would be akin to creating history in a State where with each passing election, ruling party moves out of power.

However, to bring Congress to power, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has already prepared a blueprint and for the past few months, he has been executing the set plan, step by step, in this direction. Be it his public centric policies, his handling of the State bureaucracy to work effectively in the direction of providing good governance to the public, and countering the propaganda of the Opposition leaders, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has ensured that his government towers over every hurdle

and challenge it faces.

And sure enough, Gehlot’s ‘mastermind’ handling of all sensitive affairs and aspects concerned with governance and politics has resonated with the people of the State as well and if sources are to be believed, there is an undercurrent in favour of the Gehlot government that could trump the Opposition’s plans it might have set for the election.

With the popularity of his 5 major game changer schemes i.e. Old Pension Scheme, Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme, Indira Rasoi Yojana, Urban Employment Guarantee and Kisan Urja Mitra Yojana; and a divided BJP house, Gehlot is upbeat and confident to make a grand comeback in December 2023. According to sources, this election will be fought on ‘brand Ashok Gehlot’ and votes will be demanded on the good governance of Gehlot government.

With the New Year, it seems, that the new Sun will write a new ‘history’ in the state, where the state might finally get a leader that has ruled it ‘four times’!

ADITI

Ambedkar is undoubtedly the outstanding intellectual, Indian politics has produced. A hundred years ago the life of an untouchable was like living in hell. How he over-came the cast barrier is described by the author with, both feeling and genuine sympathy. In many ways I admire Ambedkar. No one could have written our constitution in such a masterly way

NATWAR SINGH The

2022 – THE YEAR THAT WAS...

How does one assess 2022? In my judgement only by recalling major events.

UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR

The Ukraine war began in February 2022, when President Vladimir Putin decided to attack Ukraine. His expectation was that it would be walk over. He could not have been more wrong. A popular Ukrainian comedian has become a war hero. The people of Ukraine have shown amazing bravery, patriotic zeal and iron will. The Russian leader has been merciless, inflicting frightful damage all round. It will take at least a decade to rebuild Ukraine.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change is all too visible. From Chicago to Florida, Vancouver to New York, the land mass is six to ten feet under snow. Thousands of flights have been cancelled. Hundreds of passengers are standard at innumerable airports, with shortage of proper shelter, sleeping space, child care and sanitation. Water taps have frozen, any number of towns and localities are without electricity. In others parts of the world nature’s has inflicted the fury of fires and floods. The flood waters in Western Pakistan took agonising weeks to subside. The damage and destruction was unpretended? In those areas of Pakistan it seldom rains.

KYI’S 33 YRS IN PRISON

The, almost insane and brutal military regime in Myanmar has given 77 year old Aung San Suu Kyi, a 33 year prison sentence. The words, “Human Rights” are not familiar to the military of what was once a civilized Buddhist country.

POPULATION 8 BILLION

The population of the World touched 8 billion in 2022. In the next decade it will cross 9 billion. This will result in a shortage of almost everything except human beings and arms. Imagine a China and a India each with 2.5 billion people. This is not a fairy tale but a horrendous possibility.

A NAME CHANGE IS HALF A STEP

ATROCITIES BY TALIBAN

The United Nations is dysfunctional. It is helpless in dealing with the atrocities being committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. They misrule a country, while, mentally living in the 18th century. Why does not the Islamic world do something, it possess both money and might. Pakistan cannot take effective action because hundreds of thousands of Taliban live in the Frontier province of Pakistan. If the Taliban rule lasts a decade, a vast number of girls will grow up illiterate. Most unexpectedly the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party has chosen a non-white as its leader. This was unthinkable even a decade back.

UK PM: INDIAN-ORIGIN

Rishi Sunak is now Prime Minister. His great grand parents (Indian) migrated from Gujrawala to East Africa. His parents settled down in the UK. The rest is history. Good luck, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

QUEEN PASSED AWAY

Queen Elizabeth, the longest serving British monarch, passed away on September 8 at Balmoral. She became Queen on the death of her father, King George VI on 6th February 1952. Queen Elizabeth II’s regime lasted almost seventy years, seven years more than that of her great, great grand mother, Queen Victoria.

G20 PRESIDENCY

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s internal and external image goes up by the month. He was unanimously elected President of G20 in Bali a few weeks back. The G-20 is the richest, most powerful and influential organisation in the world. Shri Modi has his work cut out.

BOOK ON AMBEDKAR

“Ambedkar: A Life” is a splendid book. Shashi is that rare politician who can actually write. I have read several biographies of Ambedkar. This is arguably the best. Ambedkar is undoubtedly

the outstanding intellectual, Indian politics has produced. A hundred years ago the life of an untouchable was like living in hell. How he overcame the cast barrier is described by the author with, both feeling and genuine sympathy. In many ways I admire Ambedkar. No one could have written our constitution in such a masterly way. I find his references to Gandhiji totally unacceptable. Ambedkar never won an election. Without the generosity of Gandhi and Nehru he would not have got elected to the Rajya Sabha. Gandhi forgot and forgave. Not Ambedkar. Three person’s did not condole Gandhiji’s assassination. One was Ambedkar. The other two were Churchill and Stalin. Gandhi remains a world figure. Ambedkar’s achievements and fame are confined to India, that is Bharat. Was BR Ambedkar a great man. Yes, but not greater than Gandhiji.

IN-DEPTH WORLD AWAITS NEW YEAR WITH HOPE AND SOME TREPIDATION

Punjab’s Education

Minister Harjot Singh Bains deserves some praise for doing away with names of caste and fraternity given to about 56 government primary schools earlier. Bains said the schools felt that in present times names associated with castes made “them feel uncivilised” and also “promoted segregation in the society on caste lines”. Education in Punjab is imparted on the principle of equality and there is no justification for discrimination in schools’ names based on castes. After the minister’s order, government primary schools in the state are being renamed after a local hero or a known personality. It is a very small step towards end-

ing casteism.

Punjab is a Sikh majority state but Scheduled Castes constitute 4.3 percent of SC’s in India. It is the Jat Sikhs who dominate the state’s politics and culture but are only 20 percent of the population whereas Scheduled Castes constitute nearly 32 percent of the total population of over 30 million. Despite their majority Punjab had its first Dalit chief minister in September 2021 when Charanjit Channi,

an SC MLA, was elevated to post. The edu minister’s claim of equality and no discrimination in state gets rebutted. And sadly discrimination was stark during Covid when Jat Sikhs reportedly sent food to Dalit homes as they were not allowed to enter gurdwaras for langar or touch vessels. Sikhism’s principle of “Sarbat da bhala” (welfare of all) saved Dalit community from starvation during the pandemic.

Year 2022 will be gone in a few hours time but 2023 will come saddled with the same old fears and hopes. News of another Covid outbreak has been and will continue to be disconcerting. Will the virus be as disruptive in 2023 as it was in 2020 and throw economies and lives out of gear? One can only hazard some guesses and carry on with life hoping nothing dreadful will happen.

With peace not on the horizon, the Ukraine war may only turn worse and cause more destruction and disruption in supplies than it has done so far. That’s a challenge the world is most apprehensive about. So far India has steered clear of troubled waters with adroitness but will it remain unaffected in 2023 and keep supply chains intact for the benefit of domestic consumers. Inflation and energy prices will determine if 2023 is cheerful or disappointing.

Humanity survives on hope, which has helped it get over the worst calamities.

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Saddened by the passing away of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who devoted his entire life to the Church and the teachings of Lord Christ. He will be remembered for his rich service to society. My thoughts are with the millions around the world who grieve his passing.

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Nation grieves with Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji over the tragic demise of his beloved mother. There is nothing as indescribable in God’s creation as the bond between mother & child. May her atma attain sadgati! Om shanti.

SPIRITUAL SPEAK

Neither in this world nor elsewhere is there any happiness in store for him who always doubts.

Bhagavad Gita

Punjab’s Ed Minister Harjot Singh Bains deserves some praise for doing away with names of caste and fraternity given to about 56 govt primary schools earlier. Bains said the schools felt that in present times names associated with castes made “them feel uncivilised” and also “promoted segregation in the society on caste lines”

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BJP to go alone in 2023 K’taka polls

Moni Sharma

Bengaluru: Urging party workers to ensure that BJP forms a government with twothirds majority in Karnataka, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that the party will go alone in the 2023 assembly polls, and said it will be a direct contest as voting for JD(S) is like casting the ballot for Congress.

He also urged people to decide whether they are standing with a party of patriots, referring to the BJP, or with “tukde tukde gang” under the leadership of Congress.

“There are clearly two sides and it is a straight fight this time. Journalists say there is a triangular fight. I said no, it is a straight fight, because voting for JD(S) means voting for Congress. So, is it a straight fight or not?” Shah asked. P6

9 killed, 32 hurt as SUV rams into bus in Navsari

First India Bureau

Ahmedabad: As many as nine people were killed and 32 others sustained injuries due to a collision between a bus and an SUV in Gujarat’s Navsari in the wee hours of Saturday.

Additional district collector Ketan Joshi told that out of the 32 injured, 17 were taken to a hospital in Valsad, 14 were admitted to a hospital in Navsari and another wounded person was taken to Surat for treatment. Joshi said 9 bodies were recovered by police teams and taken for autopsy.

PM ANNOUNCES EX GRATIA AID

An ex-gratia of `2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased, injured will get `50,000.”

Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away, funeral on Jan 5

CM distributes blankets to needy

their well-being & benefits being received from schemes being run by State government.

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot distributed blankets to the needy people at CMR on Saturday on occasion of New Year. Gehlot spoke intimately to the needy people who came to the CMR & inquired about

Everyone expressed satisfaction over the implementation of public welfare schemes. In his New Year message, Gehlot congratulated people of State and wished for the happiness and prosperity with concept of all-round devp and healthy Rajasthan.

CM’s Advisor Babulal Nagar said that State govt is running schemes for welfare of poor.

and Sandeep Verma have been promoted to Chief Secy pay scale.

Amit Shah was speaking at the BJP’s booth presidents and the booth-level agents convention at the Palace Ground in Bengaluru

HM Amit Shah with Basavaraj Bommai and Pralhad Joshi during foundation laying of CDTI of BPR &D, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

‘DON’T WORRY ABOUT INDIA-CHINA BORDER’ Union Home Minister Amit

Shah on Saturday

asserted that he is never worried about the India-China border as he knows that the ITBP personnel are guarding the borders there and “because of this, no one can occupy even an inch of India’s land.”

State government promotes 127 IAS, IPS and IFS officers

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur: Rajasthan govt has promoted 127 officers of IAS, IPS and IFS. According to an order issued by the State’s Department of Personnel on Saturday, promotion that includes over 50 IAS will be applicable from Jan 1, 2023. Senior IAS Tanmay Kumar, Akhil Arora, Aparna Arora, Shikhar Agarwal

JOE CONDOLES DEATH OF MODI’S MOTHER

Washington: US President Joe Biden has sent his deepest condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the loss of his mother Hiraben who passed away in Gujarat at the age of 100.

I CONSIDER BJP MY ‘GURU’, SAYS RAHUL

Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said he considers the Bharatiya Janata Party as his “guru” (teacher) as the BJP shows him a roadmap and teaches him “what should never be done”. P6

Vatican: Former Pope Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died on Saturday aged 95 in a secluded monastery in the Vatican.

Bells tolled across Vatican City as news of his death, which followed a rapid decline in his health over Christmas. Vatican said his body would lie in State from Monday in St Peter's Basilica & his funeral will be held on morning of January 5.

POPE FRANCIS WILL PRESIDE OVER THE FUNERAL

Pope Francis will preside over the funeral for former pope Benedict XVI, who has died at the age of 95, on January 5, the Vatican said Saturday. “On Thursday January 5, at 9:30 am (0830 GMT) the funeral is expected to take place in Saint Peter’s Square, presided over by the Holy Father,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists at a special briefing following the death of the first pontiff to resign in six centuries.

In order to mark the New

people in Australia witnessed dazzling fireworks as they acknowledged New Year with a celebration on Saturday. Dazzling fireworks lightened up the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the sky got painted with different colours. The bridge is well-lit with flashy illuminations all around.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot distributes blankets to needy people on the occasion of New Year 2023 at the CMR on Saturday.

ACB DG Bhagwan Lal Soni retired here on Saturday and was bid farewell at the ACB Headquarters in which all the officers were present. Soni also briefed the media and gave details about the action taken in one year. More on P8

RAJASTHAN

TOURISTS THRONG TO PINK

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The Pink city has witnessed recordbreaking tourist arrivals in one week, making it a golden week for the stakeholders of tourism trade.

It’s after covid pandemic that Jaipur is once again attracting tourists and tourism stakeholders are calling it the golden period.

In the last six days, 2,52 872 tourists arrived Jaipur. From December 24 to 29, on an average, more than 42,000 tourists arrived daily.

Maximum of 70, 834 tourists visited Amer in 6 days while 53, 825 tourists visited Hawa Mahal.

A total of 46, 639 tourists visited Jantar Mantar, the number of tourist visiting Nahargarh was 42,120 while the

footfall at Albert hall was of 36,698 tourists.

1411 tourists visited Isarlat, 1329 tourists went to Sisodia Rani Bagh and 114 tourists visited Vidyadha ka Bagh. In Nahargarh Biological Park, more than 17,000 tourists

have visited.

Hundreds of tourists have also reached Jhalana Leopard Reserve, Amagarh Leopard Reserve and Lion Safari and Elephant Safari. The Palace on Wheels operated by the Tourism Corpora -

TOURIST COUNT 2,52,872 9635 `5,23,450 6922 `4,88,140 TOTAL TOURISTS AMER ON DEC 31 TOTAL INCOME JANTAR MANTAR TOTAL INCOME

tion has also witnessed a spectacular influx of tourists.

Director of the department of archaeology Dr Mahendra Khadgawat was busy monitoring the arrival of tourists in the monuments.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A case of a classmate raping a minor student has come to light in the city. The accused classmate raped the minor after taking her to a friend’s house on the pretext of meeting him. The accused took obscene photos of the victim on mobile, blackmailed her and threatened to make them viral.

Victim’s mother has lodged an FIR at Pratap Nagar police station. According to the police, a woman resident of Jagatpura has lodged the report. As per the complaint, her daughter studies in the school and allegedly the accused also studies in the same class as her minor daughter. Being in the same class, both used to have conversations. The accused classmate forcibly raped the victim.

First India Bureau

First India Bureau

Kota: In an inhumane incident an unknown person left a newborn behind the shops built in front of JK Lon Hospital in the city. It is being told that the newborn has been lying there since Friday. Even the police did not get any information about it.

The police came to know about the matter on the inquiry by the media. After this, the police reached spot. The newborn was then taken to the hospital, where the duty doctor declared the newborn dead. The dead body was then shifted to the MBS mortuary. There is a government school in front of the hospital. The school is closed due to winter vacations. Taking advantage of this, unknown person left the newborn near school boundary. Local people come to this place to relieve.

Jaipur: An LED bulb circuit was removed from a child’s chest in SMS hospital on Saturday. An endoscopic operation was performed and bulb circuit was taken out. Dr Vikas Rohilla of ENT Department informed that 13-year-old Deepak, a resident of Bamanwas, was suffering from a cough for last 2 months.

“Family members of boy had come to JK Lon

Boy being treated at JK Lon hospital.

hospital for treatment. During investigation, it was revealed that child’s lungs were filled with water. Following

First India Bureau

Kota: A 50-year-old balloon seller lost his hand after a hydrogen gas cylinder exploded while filling air in ballons in Kota on Saturday. The incident occurred in Chavni Ramchandrapura area at 11:30 am.

“Victim Hansraj Sahu works as balloon seller and sells different shapes and sizes of balloon. On Saturday morning, he was filling air in the balloons from the cylinder outside the house when the cylin-

der suddenly exploded.

Hansraj jumped into air upto four feet and his hand got severed. Hand was split into pieces and dropped at a distance of 10 feet. Explosion led to panic in area.

Hansraj was rushed to MBS hosp,” police said.

SELF-RELIANCE

First India Bureau

Kota: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday informed about Swanidhi and Mudra Yojana to street vendors from Surajpole Gate to Sabzi Mandi area. During this, Birla also met Kishan Lal, who repairs shoes and slippers near Surajpole gate. When Birla told him about the Swanidhi scheme, Kishanlal said that he had nothing to deposit, so he never thought of tak-

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inquiring the well-being of a street vendor in Kota on Saturday.

ing a loan.

Till date no one has given info about any

which, he underwent operation,” said Dr Vikas Rohilla. However, the boy did not get relief and had cough.

According to the MeT department, dense fog was witnessed in some parts of Bikaner, Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions on Saturday and the minimum tempera-

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Dense fog reduces visibility near Ajmer-Jpr toll plaza.

ture has dropped by two to four degrees Celsius at most places. The minimum temperature is likely to

Vande Bharat trains to run in NWR soon, budget of `204.8 cr for Jaipur

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Under Make in India project, the muchawaited Vande Bharat trains will soon run on North-Western Railway (NWR) routes. There will be 5 Vande Bharat trains operational in NWR. For the maintenance of Vande Bharat coaches in Hanumangarh Rs 32 cr have been approved, while Rs 141.5 crore have been approved for train maintenance & upkeep at Bha-

Vande Bharat train.

gat ki Kothi. Jodhpur depot will become a technology partner model for the maintenance facilities

19.58 lakh cases disposed under PSKS, civil bodies earn `1,443 cr

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A total of 19.58 lakh cases were disposed of under Prashasan Shehron Ke Sangh till 2022. As per records till Dec 26, the civic bodies including development authorities, UTIs, Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Nagar Palikas earned a revenue of Rs 1443 crores.

Progress report of Prashasan Shehron Ke Sangh has been sent to UDH Minister Shanti

Dhariwal.

As per the report, 5,09,733 cases were related to issue of land deeds, 86,781 cases were related to name transfer, 11,667 cases were

related to sub-division of plots, 1842 cases were related to the land allotment (Khacha Bhumi) and 1,81, 746 cases were related to Indira Gandhi Credit Card Scheme.

Dhariwal inaugurates Northern Bypass road

First India Bureau

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This completes the electrification work of all rail routes on Jaipur and Ajmer divisions. By December 2023, the electrification work in the entire NWR will be completed. At present, 89 pairs of passenger trains continues.

such scheme in which loan is available without guarantee.

While filling the application on the spot, he told that he would now bring new shoes and slippers and sell them along with repairing shoes and slippers. Similarly, Speaker Birla inspired street vendors to make themselves selfsufficient through loans by visiting stalls and shops. “We have to ensure their role in nation building by making street vendor capable and self-reliant,” said Om Birla.

Dhariwal said by bringing rehabilitation schemes for poor, houses are being made available to them. Dhariwal also handed over allotment letters to people of Balmiki and Odia Basti. Plots are being made available to families of both settlements.

Alwar/Hanumangarh:

Three people died in a collision between two bikes in Rajgarh on Saturday. One bike rider died on the spot, two other injured died during treatment in a hospital, the police said. The dead bodies were kept in the mortuary of Rajgarh CHC. On information, the police reached the spot.

road Stand incident near Lapala village. Meanwhile, 3 people were killed in truck-car collision while 3 others were injured and admitted to Pallu Hospital. The condition of the three injured is said to be serious. The accident happened near Bisrasar of Pallu.

Churu: CJ of Raj HC Pankaj Mittal reached Salasar on Saturday and prayed at temple.

Hanuman Seva Samiti president Yashodanandan Pujari welcomed Mittal & informed him about history of temple.

VP Manoj Pujari, Ajay Pujari, Kamal Pujari, Mithanlal Pujari, Ramjilal Pujari, Manish Pujari, Bablu Pujari also welcomed him.

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ARTISTS ENTHRAL TOURISTS AT SHARAD MAHOTSAV

Mount Abu: Various programs have been organized in three-day Sharad Mahotsav in Mount Abu. Various competitions and performances by folk artists enthralled everyone in the festival on Saturday too. Tourists from different parts of the country enjoyed this festival and also praised the state government and CM Gehlot.

Commuters make their way during foggy morning on Ajmer-Jpr highway.

Jaipur (PTI): The minimum temperature dropped by two to four degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours in parts of Rajasthan, a MeT department spokesperson said. The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded at Phalodi at 4.4 degree Celsius on Friday night.

LED bulb circuit taken out from boy’s chest at SMS Hospital

17-year-old girl raped by classmate and blackmailed

of trains. An integrated coach terminal will be built in Khatipura of Jaipur with a budget of Rs 204.8 crores.

The maintenance work of trains will also take place at Khatipura. There has been electrification of 869 kilometre railway track routes on the North Western Railway in year 2022.

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Newborn abandoned near school, declared dead

The accident happened

Alwar-Karauli

Pali: In view of the 18th National Scouts Jamboree being organized at Nimli, Rohat, Chief Minister’s Advisor Niranjan Arya has reviewed the preparations by holding a meeting of officials of various departments at the venue. A meeting was organized to review the preparations for the 18th National Scout Jamboree at Nimli, Rohat from January 4. Apart from Udaipur District Collector, Chief Government Secretaries of various departments were also present. President Draupadi Murmu will inaugurate the event on Jan 4.

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DIE IN TWO SEPARATE ACCIDENTS IN IN RAJGARH AND HANUMANGARH

NEWS DIGEST

Balloon seller’s hand cut after cylinder explodes

Kota: UDH minister Shanti Dhariwal was on tour of Kota and on Saturday, participated in several programs in the city. Dhariwal inaugurated the Northern Bypass road from Bhadana which was constructed with a budget of more than Rs 8 crores. At the same time, 199 families of Balmiki and Odiya settlements, who have been occupying railway land for years, have also been rehabilitated.

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CJ PANKAJ MITTAL PRAYS AT SALASAR BALAJI

ENTERING 2023

Additional `15 cr OK’d for elderly pilgrims

Son ‘harassed’ by cops: Widow mother seeks nod to end life

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved an additional amount of Rs 15 crore for Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme-2022.

This amount will be paid to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and will be used for rail travel to be operated till December, 2022 and January, 2023.

In the budget 2022-23, the number of passen-

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gers was increased from 10,000 to 20,000 under the ‘Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme’. Out of the total amount of Rs 10 crore allocated for the said scheme, Rs 9.64 crore has been spent.

The Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme is being operated by the Devasthan Department of the State Government.

Rail travel was done in the year 2013 under this scheme. After this, air travel was also included in the year 2016.

Jaipur: The State Government is committed to provide high-level medical facilities in the State. In this series, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved an additional budget provision of Rs 24.87 crore for super specialty services in 6 medical colleges of the State. With the decision of the Chief Minister, various medical equipment will be purchased for the medical colleges of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner and Udaipur. With this, super specialty medical services will be available to the common man in his own city. It is noteworthy that the announcement was made by the CM for the expansion and strengthening of medical services in the budget of the year 2022-23. Accordingly, this approval has been given. Apart from this, Gehlot is continuously taking important decisions for the creation of new posts.

increase has been done from November 1, 2022. This will put an additional financial burden of Rs 4.10 crore on the state government. In the budget of 2022-23, Gehlot had announced to increase the honorarium of the honorarium employees working in various departments of the state (whose honorarium does not have a provision to increase every year).

Jaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot approved a fi nancial provision of Rs 9.79 crore for the construction of railway underpass at Mahu Kalan in Gangapur City that will benefi t the residents of about 40 villages located around the Gangapur City area. The distance from Gangapur City to Mahunkla will be reduced by 3 km. Also, the distance between Gangapur City to Karauli District will also be reduced. It is worth mentioning that a demand was made for the construction of the underpass by the general public and the local public representatives.

R-DAY CELEBRATIONS

Women guards in regal attire to be part of BSF camel contingent

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A packet was thrown inside the Jaipur Central Jail on Friday afternoon. After hearing the sound, the jail guard carried out the search and recovered mobile phones from the packet. The jail administration says that the packet was thrown to make mobile phone available to the inmates. A report has been lodged by the jail guard at Lalkothi police station. Police is investigating which detainee was trying to take the mobile. There were 2 mobile (keypad), batteries and SIM in the packet.

Police is also on the lookout for the miscreant who threw the packet inside the jail.

Jodhpur(ANI): In 2023, the famed BSF Camel Contingent, which has been a part of the Republic Day celebrations since 1976, will witness the BSF’s first-ever women contingent in regal attire riding camels along with their male counterparts.

Designed by celebrated designer Raghavendra Rathore, the uniforms for the Mahila Praharis represent the many treasured craft forms of India, fashioned in different parts of the country, and assembled in-house at the Raghavendra Rathore Jodhpur studio.

The uniform of Mahila Praharis for the BSF Camel Contingent brand incorporates sartorial and cultural elements of Rajasthan’s history in its designs.

While designing the outfit for BSF women, the functionality, privilege,

Khajuwala (Bikaner): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday carried out a search operation in the border area of Khajuwala town of Bikaner district. The search operation was carried out to stop illegal arms and drugs coming from across the border. An antidrone exercise was also carried out by BSF in the bordering areas of the district. Notably, the BSF had recovered 2kgs of narcotic drug heroin three days ago in the Khajuwala area.

and honour of wearing one of the National Forces’ Uniforms has been reflected, which resonates with the iconic RRJ Jodhpuri Bandhgala that is stately, classic and ele-

Kashiram Choudhary

Jaipur: Dr SS Ranawat, who was put on Awaiting Posting Orders (APO) last year following allegations of molesting a woman, was again re-instated by the Government on Saturday. Dr SS Ranawat has now been posted as Deputy Superintendent of SMS Hospital. He was removed from the post of Superintendent of Jaipuriya Hospital after being found guilty in the preliminary inquiry. Notably, Dr Ranawat’s name had also surfaced in the lifeline scam of SMS Hospital.

Kota (PTI): Distressed over her son’s alleged harassment by two policemen, a widow here has sought permission for euthanasia from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Kanwaljeet Meena, in her 40s, has alleged that her son Bharat Meena (24) was being harassed by two cops at Railway Colony police station, identified as Shivraj Goswami and Ashok Singh.

The woman claimed that she met Birla, who is the MP from KotaBundi constituency, on Wednesday at his camp office and submitted a memorandum to him. She said he assured

her of a fair investigation after hearing about her ordeal.

Kanwaljeet also submitted the memorandum to the chief minister through the additional district collector.

The woman, in her memorandum, said her son was arrested in a murder case in 2018 and claimed that he was acquitted by a court in June this year.

gance personified.

The textured fabric with hand-crafted zardozi work done for the various trims from Banaras is done in the 400 years-old Danka technique.

Jaipur: Important works have been done in the direction of strengthening the infrastructure on North-Western Railway. In 2022, gauge conversion of 171 kilometre metre gauge railway track was done. Along with this, the work of doubling of 77 kilometre railway track has been completed.

Redevelopment of stations has been initiated by the Railways to develop world class facilities at the stations. Jaipur Junction, Gandhinagar, Ajmer, Udaipur City, Abu Road, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Pali Marwar and Bikaner stations of North Western Railway will be reconstructed.

New multi-storey buildings will be constructed at these stations. Separate entry and exit areas will be made in the main entry station building.

First India Bureau

`24.87 CR FOR SUPER SPECIALTY SERVICES IN SIX MEDICAL COLLEGES

5% INCREASE IN HONORARIUM OF CONTRACT WORKERS UNDER MGNREGA

`9.79 CR APPROVED FOR RLY UNDERPASS AT MAHU KALAN GANGAPUR’S VILLAGE

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to increase the honorarium of contract workers working in the State by 5 per cent under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. This

BSF CARRIES OUT SEARCH OPERATION IN BORDERING AREAS OF BIKANER

Doc accused of molestation now Dy Superintendent of SMS Hospital

phones recovered from packet thrown inside Jaipur jail

Crucial works done in 2022 to strengthen NorthWestern Railway

HAPPY NEW YEAR

From the view of the fresh sky and the last sunrise of 2022 to people performing yoga in a park, a very Happy New Year to all

—PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

With

Bengaluru (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded the Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP), calling them ‘Himaveer’ (snow bravehearts) and said no one can encroach even an inch of our land when they guard the borders.

He said the ITBP personnel guard our borders in harsh conditions and the title of ‘Himaveer’ for them is bigger than Padma Sri and Padma Vibhushan.

“We cannot even imagine how they guard our borders in minus 42 degree Celsius temperature. This can happen only with a strong willpower and supreme degree of patriotism. The ITBP works in the odd geographical conditions in Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh or Jammu and Kashmir,” Shah said after inaugurating the Central Detective Training Institute of the ITBP here.

“People of India call

the ITBP soldiers as 'Himaveer.' This title is bigger than the Padma Sri and Padma Vibhushan civilian awards.

While the civilian awards are the government title, 'Himaveer' is the title given by the people of India,” Shah

Shah

100-DAY STAY WITH FAMILY OR HEADQUARTERS FOR JAWANS DEPUTED ON BORDERS: SHAH

Basic rights in India have become ‘luxuries’ & ‘entitlements’: Mufti

told the gathering.

Among all the central armed police forces, the ITPB works in the most odd weather conditions,

Bengaluru (PTI):

Development (BPR&D)

Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Shah said, “They (soldiers posted in border areas) should have this opportunity to stay with their families or at headquarters for 100 days... We are preparing rosters for this purpose.” “The stress and tension of soldiers will come down. This is a difficult task, I understand. But, I believe from a humanitarian point of view it has to be done,” the Home Minister added. He assured ITPB soldiers that before elections, the government will make a plan in this regard. “PM Naredra Modi’s govt is dedicated to the welfare of soldiers and the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF),” he asserted.

he said. “I am always assured and never worry at all about the IndoChina border when our ITBP soldiers are pa-

trolling or camping because no one there can encroach even an inch of our land,” the Home Minister said.

Srinagar (PTI): Basic rights in the country have now become “luxuries” and “entitlements” bestowed upon only those who toe the government's line on political, social and religious matters, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Saturday. In a letter to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, she also alleged that the trust deficit and growing alienation has only widened in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. “I write to you with a deep sense of concern and worry about the prevailing situation in the country especially J-K. Your recent observations on the inability of lower judiciary to grant bail in ordinary cases in a functioning democracy as ours should have been adopted as a directive rather than just being consigned to a single column story churned out in newspapers,” Mufti said in the

I write to you with a deep sense of concern and worry about the prevailing situation in the country especially J-K.

—Mehbooba Mufti, Former J&K CM (in her letter to the Chief Justice of India)

letter posted on her Twitter handle.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy on Friday, CJI Chandrachud had said that over 63 lakh cases across the country have been considered to be delayed due to nonavailability of counsel and over 14 lakh cases are delayed as they await some kind of document or record.

I consider BJP my ‘guru’, says Cong leader Rahul Gandhi Modi will become PM again: Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Delhi (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said he considers the BJP as his “guru” (teacher) as it shows him a roadmap and teaches him “what should never be done”.

At a press conference, the Wayanad MP said, “I want them (BJP) to attack us aggressively, this will help Congress party understand its ideology. I consider them (BJP) as my Guru, they are showing me the way and training me on what is not to be done.”

While talking about the Bharat Jodo Yatra which entered New Delhi on December 24 before taking a nine-day break, he said, “When I started this, I just took it as an ordinary yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. Slowly we understood that this yatra has a voice & feelings.”

“The doors of Bharat Jodo Yatra are open for everyone, we are not going to stop anyone from joining us. Akhilesh ji, Mayawati ji and others want ‘Mohabbat ka Hindustan’,” he invited other Opposition parties ahead of 2024 elections.

I consider them (BJP) as my Guru, they are showing me the way and training me on what is not to be done.

New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday lashed out at the BJP and said that Indians know that the BJP has cheated them. Kharge took to Twitter and reminded PM Narendra Modi of his promises. He said that the BJP could not meet all these promises in 2022. “@narendramodi ji, today is the last day of 2022.

This

New Delhi (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return to power for a third consecutive term after the 2024 general election, even though there could be many candidates for the post.

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) and the country’s only candidate for the post of prime minister is Narendra Modi. “Narendra Modi will become the prime minister again with the blessings of people,” he told a press conference here.

Patna (PTI): Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday made it clear that he had “no problems” with the Congress, his ally in the state, pushing for Rahul Gandhi as Prime Ministerial candidate for the next general elections. Talking to media here, the Janata Dal (U) leader also reiterated that he was “not a claimant” for the top post.

POLITICAL BATTLE AHEAD

2023 to set the tone for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi (ANI): As 2023 is knocking at the door, the next year is going to be politically crucial as several highstakes political battles are set to take place that are likely to set the tone for 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

At least nine states, from the northeast to the west and south to the central part of the country, are due to witness assembly elections in 2023. The coming year also holds significance for the anti-BJP

parties who have been vocal about forming a united opposition for some time now. The

election-bound states include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh,

Telangana, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram. Further, if all goes well, the gov-

ernment may also hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir next year. In that context, the election-bound 2023 can be considered as the semifinal ahead mega battle of 2024.

Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are the two states where there is a Congress government. So it is probably not wrong to be said that there is a fight for survival for Congress which got a boost after winning the recently

held Himachal polls.

In Rajasthan, Congress wrested power from the BJP in 2018 by winning 100 seats in the 200-member state Assembly. The BJP, which got a thumping majority by winning 163 seats in 2013, could manage to get only 73 seats in 2018.

The State will again see a direct fight between the BJP and Congress in 2023. Since 1990, the power in Rajasthan has been swinging between BJP and Congress.

New

New Delhi: A court here has sentenced a person to six months imprisonment for seriously injuring a man while reversing his dumper and then dumping him in a field where he was found dead. Ram Kumar, however, was released as he had already undergone six months in detention. The court was hearing arguments on the sentencing of Kumar, who hit Lala Ram while reversing his dumper in an alleged rash and negligent manner at a construction site on March 30, 2015. Kumar on the pretext of taking a severely injured Ram to a hospital dumped him in a field. He then washed off blood stains from his vehicle and suppressed the incident, the prosecution said, adding that Ram’s body was found the next day.

ADVERTISER CAN DO GENERIC COMPARISON WITH OTHER PRODUCTS: DELHI HIGH COURT

alleged “unfair competition” and disparagement in relation to the plaintiff’s ‘Glucon-D Tangy Orange’.

New Delhi: A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to a 28-year-old man accused of cheating an IAS officer online while he was trying to book an appointment at a hospital in November. Additional Sessions Judge Shailender Malik denied the relief to West Bengal resident Shyam Babu Giri, who was alleged to have cheated the officer posted in the Ministry of Commerce of Rs 33,400. The judge, while noting that “extraordinary relief of anticipatory bail can be granted only in extraordinary circumstances”, said the details of the modus operandi by which the offence was committed was yet to be ascertained.

New Delhi: An advertiser needs to have the freedom to make advertisements containing “generic comparison” with other related products to highlight its own product and mere allusions are not sufficient to make out a case of disparagement, the Delhi High Court has said in a recent order. The court made the observation on a lawsuit by Zydus Wellness Products against Dabur India over commercials for ‘Dabur Glucoplus-C Orange’ as it refused to pass an interim order to restrain

Amit Shah inaugurates the ITBP residential and non-residential complexes at Devanahalli, in Bengaluru on Saturday. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai also present.

Cricketers Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya meet Union HM Amit Shah at his residence, in New Delhi on Saturday. —PHOTO BY ANI

SHAH TO LAUNCH JANA BISWAS RATH YATRA IN TRIPURA ON JANUARY 5

Agartala: Focusing upon the upcoming Assembly Election in Tripura, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jana Biswas Rath Yatra in the state. Tripura BJP will start Jana Biswas Rath Yatra programme to strengthen the party support base in the state.

CONGRESS PRESIDENT KHARGE LASHES OUT AT BJP, ACCUSES IT OF CHEATING INDIANS

Thiruvananthapuruam (Agencies): With a likely cabinet reshuffle by PM Narendra Modi, it is speculated that popular actor Suresh Gopi might get a berth. Gopi, who till April, was a nominated member by BJP to the Rajya Sabha, was keen to get an extension and he wished that the extension comes with a cabinet berth. Gopi was a candidate at the 2019 Lok Sabha poll from Trissur and also in the 2021 Trissur assembly constituency.

SHAH A ‘POLITICAL TRADER’ WHO TAKES IN CORRUPT PEOPLE INTO BJP: SIDDARAMAIAH

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that the soldiers deputed in border areas of the country will get to stay with their families or in headquarters for 100 days in a year. Delivering a speech after inauguration and laying the foundation stone of various projects of ITBP and Bureau of Police Research and

in

You said that by 2022... every farmer’s income will be doubled. Every Indian will have a house. Every house will get 24x7 electricity.

didn’t happen... ... But every Indian knows that BJP has cheated him!” Kharge tweeted in Hindi.

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah took a dig at Union Home Minister Amit Shah for calling the Congress corrupt by terming the latter a “political trader” who inducted tainted people in the state BJP. In a series of tweets on Friday night, Siddaramaiah sarcastically “commended” the hypocrisy of Shah for talking about corruption despite retaining leaders in the Karnataka unit of BJP who are steeped in wrongdoing by charging 40 per cent commission in recruitment, transfer, promotion, allocation of grants, implementation of works and payment of bills.

Mehbooba Mufti

—Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a press conference, in New Delhi, on Saturday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Delhi (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in the national capital and expressed deep condolences on the demise of his mother

New Delhi (FIB): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed delight on meeting Air Marshal PV Iyer (Retitred). The Prime Minister also received a copy of his book. The Prime Minister tweeted: “Delighted to meet Air Marshal PV Iyer (Retd) today. His zest for life is remarkable and so is his passion towards staying fit and healthy.

Dr SL Thaosen, IPS takes over additional charge of Director General Border Security Force from Pankaj Kumar Singh, IPS, at BSF Headquarters, in New Delhi on Saturday.

2022 was peaceful than previous 4 yrs: J&K DGP

Mission Zero Terror is our New Year resolution: J&K top cop Dilbag Singh

Jammu (Agencies):

In his year-ender media conference on Saturday, J&K DGP Dilbag Singh said that 2022 was more peaceful as compared to the previous four years.

Addressing mediapersons here, the DGP said that 56 foreigner terrorists were among 186 killed in 2022.

Giving details, Singh said, “One hundred youth joined militancy in the year, 17 were arrested, the others were killed and only 18 are now active. We haven’t seen such a lowest local militant recruitment in the past four years.

Also, a total of 159 militants/over ground workers (OGWs) were arrested. Fourteen cops and 17 security force personnel were killed in operations against the militants in the year 2022.

“Mission Zero Ter-

ror is our New Year resolution. In 2022, we busted 146 militant modules. The law and order situation was

14 cops and 17 security personnel were killed in 2022, which is the lowest ever. Civilian casualties were also less.

—Dilbag

Singh, J&K Director General of Police

“We conducted large scale anti-militancy operations through out the year in which 186 militants, including 56 foreigners, were killed.

Majority of the slain militants were affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed,” he said.

most peaceful in 2022. A total of 1,350 UAPA cases are under investigation. The SIA and SIUs are doing a great job.

Pant likely to be shifted to Delhi: DDCA Director

New Delhi (ANI): The Delhi & District Cricket Association Director Shyam

The DGP said that a large number of youth who had trod the wrong path were brought back, but the numbers can’t be shared.

OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE

Regional Office, Jaipur

A-218& B-216,

BHAWAN”, Jhalana Institutional Area, Jaipur-302004

No: 0141-2713858, 2713786, Email: iro.jaipur-mefcc@gov.in

Proposal No: FP/RJ/TRANS/40778/2019)

Diversion of 11.8905 ha of forest land in favour of Ajmer Vidhyut Vitran Nigam Limited for construction of 33 KV GSS, Tehsil- Rawatbhata, District- Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.

Thiruvananthapuram:

With four international airports already in operation in Kerala, the state government on Saturday gave the nod for land acquisition to build a fifth airport in Kottayam district near the famed Sabarimala temple. The order from the Revenue Department states that 2,570 acres of land will be taken between Erumeli South and Manimala.

The Cheruvally rubber estate has been selected as the place for the proposed airport.

Outside of the rubber estate, 307 acres of land will also have to be acquired, the order says.

The airport will be located 48 kms from the Sabarimala airport.

Sharma said a DDCA team will be at Max Hospital in Dehradun to monitor Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant’s health, who met with an accident on Dec 30, and if needed the batter-wicketkeeper would be airlifted to Delhi for his plastic surgery.

While returning from Delhi to Roorkee, Pant’s car collid-

ed with the divider on the Narsan border of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal on Friday. Sharma said that Pant might be airlifted to Delhi for further surgery as he suffered multiple injuries.

Sharma said: “A team of DDCA is going to Max Hospital Dehradun to monitor his health, if required we’ll shift him to Delhi and chances are high that we’ll airlift him to Delhi.”

Bihar hooch: Mastermind held in Delhi

New Delhi (Agencies): Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has arrested a man wanted in the cases related to the spurious liquor tragedy in Bihar’s Saran which claimed the lives of 73 people, an official said on Saturday. The accused has been identified as Ram Babu Mahto, a resident of Doila village in Saran district.

According to Ravindra Singh Yadav, the Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), information was received by the Inter-State Cell of the Crime Branch that Mahto may be hiding somewhere in the national capital.

PM MODI’S VISION

PMBJP providing medicines at affordable prices: Union Ministry

New Delhi (ANI): The Chemicals & Fertilizers Ministry on Saturday said that medicines are being made available under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), priced 50-90 per cent less than that of branded medicines fulfilling PM Narendra Modi’s vision of ensuring highquality medicines at affordable prices to all.

PMBJP was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India in November

2008. The target of opening 3,000 Kendras was achieved in December 2017. Further, a revised target of total 6,000 outlets was also achieved in March 2020.

In this journey, the

number of Kendras has now increased to 9,000 from 8,610 in the last financial year.

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in a statement said that the government has deepened the reach of

PMBJP with more than 9,000 stores covering 743 out of 766 districts across the country.

The Government has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10,000 by March 2024.

The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1,759 medicines and 280 surgical devices covering all major therapeutic groups such as Cardiovascular, Anti-cancers, Anit-diabetics, Anti-infectives, Antiallergic, Gastro-intestinal medicines, Nutraceuticals, etc.

Conditions which needs to be complied prior to handing over of forest land by the State Forest Department:

1. The cost of compensatory afforestation at the prevailing wage rates as per compensatory afforestation scheme and the cost of survey, demarcation and erection of permanent pillars if required on the CA land shall be deposited in advance with the Forest Department by the project authority. The CA will be maintained for 10 years. The scheme may include appropriate provision for anticipated cost increase for works scheduled for subsequent years.

2. The State Government shall charge the Net Present Value (NPV) for the 11.8905 ha forest area to be diverted under this proposal from the User Agency as per the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India dated 30/10/2002, 01/08/2003, 28/03/2008, 24/04/2008 and 09/05/2008 in 1A No. 566 in WP (C) No. 202/1995 and as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry vide letters No. 5-1/1998-FC (Pt.II) dated 18/09/2003, as well as letter No. 5-2/2006-FC dated 03/10/2006 and 5-3/2007-FC dated 05/02/2009 and revision of NPV vide Ministry letter No. 5-3/2011-FC(Vol-1) dated 06.01.2022 in this regard.

3. Additional amount of the NPV of the diverted forest land, if any, becoming due after finalization of the same by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on receipt of the report from the Expert Committee, shall be charged by the State Government from the User Agency. The User Agency shall furnish an undertaking to this effect.

4. The complete compliance of the FRA, 2006 shall be ensured by way of prescribed certificate from the concerned District Collector.

5. The boundary of the diverted forest land shall be suitably demarcated on ground at the project cost, as per the direction of concerned Divisional Forest Officer.

6. The KML file of the area to be diverted and the CA areas shall be uploaded on the e-Green watch portal with all requisite details, before issuing working permission towards linear projects or submitting compliance report for seeking Stage-II approval, as the case may be.

7. All the funds received from the user agency under the project shall be transferred/ deposited to CAMPA fund only through e-portal.

B: Conditions which needs to be strictly complied on field after handing over of forest land to the User Agency by the State Forest Department but the compliance in form of undertaking shall be submitted prior to Stage-II approval:

1. Legal status of the forest land shall remain unchanged.

2. Forest land will be handed over to the User Agency only after required non-forest land for the project is handed over to the User Agency.

3. Compensatory afforestation shall be taken up by the Forest Department over 23.90 ha de-graded forest land. Block/ Compartment/ S.No. Umarcha-B of Borav Range. Village - Malipura, Tehsil- Rawatbhata, District- Chittorgarh at the cost of the user agency. As far as possible, a mixture of local indigenous species shall be planted and mono-culture of any species may be avoided.

4. User agency shall restrict the felling of trees to minimum numbers in the diverted forest land and the trees shall be felled under the strict supervision of the State Forest Department and cost of felling of trees shall be deposited by the User Agency with the State Forest Department.

5. The User Agency shall provide bird deflectors at its cost as per guidelines of WII.

6. No damage to the flora and fauna of the adjoining area shall be caused.

7. The User Agency shall comply with the guidelines for laying transmission lines through forest areas issued by Ministry vide letter no. 7-25/2012-FC dated 05/05/2014 & 19/11/2014.

8. The User Agency shall comply with the guideline for laying transmission lines through forest areas issued by Ministry vide Chapter 10 of FCA, 1980 Handbook 2019.

9. The User Agency shall comply with the Hon’ble NGT order for transmission line dated 07.03.2012.

10. The layout plan of the proposal shall not be changed without prior approval of Central Government.

11. No labour camp shall be established on the forest land.

12. Sufficient firewood, preferably the alternate fuel, shall be provided by the User Agency to the labourer after purchasing the same from the State Forest Department or the Forest Development Corporation or any other legal source of alternate fuel.

13. The boundary of the diverted forest land shall be suitably demarcated on ground at the project cost, as per the directions of the concerned Divisional Forest Officer.

14. No additional or new path will be constructed inside the forest area for transportation of construction materials for execution of the project work.

15. The period of diversion under this approval shall be co-terminus with the period of lease to be granted in favour of the user agency or the project life, whichever is less.

16. The forest land shall not be used for any purpose other than that specified in the project proposal.

17. The forest land proposed to be diverted shall under no circumstances be transferred to any other agencies, department or person without prior approval of Govt. of India.

18. The User Agency shall submit the annual self-compliance report in respect of the above stated conditions to the State Government and Integrated Regional Office, Jaipur by the end of March every year.

19. The User Agency shall comply with all the provisions of the all Acts, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Hon’ble Court Order (s) and NGT Order (s) pertaining to this project, if any, for the time being in force, as applicable to the project.

20. Violation of any of these conditions will amount to violation of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and action would be taken as per the MoEF&CC Guideline F. No. 11- 42/2017-FC dt 29/01/2018.

21. Any other condition that the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change may stipulate from time to time in the interest of conservation, protection and development of forests & wildlife.

22. The compliance report shall be uploaded on e-portal (https://parivesh.nic.in/).

After receipt of compliance report on fulfillment of all of the above conditions from the State Government, proposal will be considered for Final/Stage-II approval under Section- 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The User Agency shall take up the work as per the guidelines in force and after ensuring that all necessary clearances for the entire stretch are in place. Working permission, if any issued, shall be intimated to IRO, Jaipur. Transfer of forest land shall not be effected till Final/Stage-ll approval is granted by the Central Government in this regard.

Further, it may also be noted that this In-principle / Stage-I approval shall be valid for a period of 5 years from the date of issue of this letter. In the event of non-compliance of the above conditions, this In-principle approval shall be revoked after five (05) years.

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Kerala govt’s nod for acquisition of land for airport

172 TERRORISTS KILLED IN J&K IN 2022

Dilbag Singh

Transport Ministry team inspecting the car of cricketer Rishabh Pant after it met with an accident, at the DelhiDehradun highway.

Mirch Masala

FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL

BY TRIDIB RAMAN

The author is a journalist and political commentator and views expressed are his personal

There are many surefire arrows in BJP’s quiver for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, such as the rise of Hindutva, Uniform Civil Code, Ram Mandir, etc., but in the last few elections, including the UP elections, the most successful ‘Brahmastra’ of the BJP has been to the ‘Poor - Free ration’.

PM Modi himself believes that ‘the poor cannot be fed by just showing the photo of the food, it is necessary to provide them ration to fill their stomach.’ The intelligence report received by the government also indicates that the PM’s ‘free grain scheme’

given to poor has added to PM’s popularity. A source close to the PMO claims that the PM has told his core group on several occasions that ‘if the total budget of the Government of India is around Rs 40 lakh crore, then if out of this Rs 2 lakh crore is given as free ration to the poor people, what is wrong with it? After all, we are a ‘welfare state’, it is our responsibility that ‘No one sleeps hungry.’ So, there are indications that the programme of giving free ration to 813.5 million poor Indians will continue at least till 2024 elections. It will remain so, no matter how much the economists break their heads over it.

WHY IS SUSHIL SHINDE RETIRING?

Senior Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde became so emotional on Congress’s Foundation Day, Dec 28, that he announced his retirement from politics on the same day. If sources are to be believed, Shinde was running very upset with Party High Command for some time. Shinde had been hoping for a long time that the Gandhi family would give him an important role in Party. Even two years ago, his name was floated for the post of Congress President, as he was considered very close to Rahul Gandhi. This time also, another Dalit leader Mallikarjun Kharge won the race for President’s post, as the Gandhi family was also looking at the upcoming assembly polls in Karnataka. This time, when Rahul’s BJY was leaving Maharashtra, Shinde wanted to take Rahul to Chandrapur & get a gigantic statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar unveiled by him. Rahul was also ready for this, but in last minute, Shinde’s opponents filled Rahul’s ears & the ‘Yatra’ passed by the statue but Rahul didn’t unveil it. Now, on January 26, local leaders of Chandrapur (including BJP leaders) would unveil the statue. Anyway, Shinde wasn’t even invited to Chintan Shivir of Congress, felt that enough is enough and thought it right to sit at home.

BITTER RELATIONSHIPS OF KERALA

In Kerala, the bitterness between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammad Khan is increasing. Recently, on the occasion of Christmas, Governor Khan organised a grand party at Raj Bhavan, where invitation was sent to the CM & other prominent State leaders. But neither the CM came to Governor’s party, nor did any leader of the state’s main Opposition Congress party attend. While a special invitation was sent to Congress leader VD Satheesan from the Raj Bhavan, he didn’t turn up, nor did any minister of the Vijayan government attend the Guv’s feast. On the contrary, Vijayan kept his Christmas party at the Mascot Hotel, which comes under Kerala Tourism, where Governor was not invited. Leaders of many parties including Congress were involved in this party, which was enough to show the mirror to the Governor, that is, neither the ruling party of the state is liking the unnecessary interference of the Governor in the administration nor the Opposition Congress itself.

Those who think that PM Modi keeps a distance from the media, they are in for a surprise. The PM keeps meeting selected journos and takes ‘feedback’ from them. Just like in past, the PM invited some selected editors for tea at his home. An enlightened editor wanted to know PM’s opinion about 2024 general elections and told him that ‘24 won’t be easy for you, because you are losing Karnataka’. On this, PM quipped saying, ‘Thankfully you have only Karnataka in your mind, otherwise our condition isn’t good even in MP & C’garh. But you can’t consider state elections as a benchmark for LS polls, voting patterns of voters are different in both polls. Congress had won MP, Chhattisgarh & Raj in 2018-2019 assembly polls as well, but how much did it increase seats of Congress in the 2019 LS polls? Now let everyone play their own game (PM was probably referring to Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra) when the time comes, I will also play my game.’

The enthusiasm that is being seen all over the country regarding Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra ’ and the huge crowd that is gathering in it, has still not brought any tension to BJP. The saffron party’s survey says that ‘his visit may have made Rahul the most acceptable face of the Opposition, but he has not been able to project himself as an alternative to Modi.’ Sources close to Rahul reveal that ‘ Rahul has also decided in his heart that he will not be the face of the Congress in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Instead, in the elections of 2024, the concept of ‘collective leadership’ will be implemented, which will mainly be formed by bringing together three people, and apart from Rahul, Priyanka can be a face in this. If Sonia will not participate in this race due to her health reasons, then the slot of a third leader remains vacant.

Congress has a long list of contenders to fit in this slot, which will also be decided when the time comes.

ewly appointed President of Bihar Congress Akhilesh Singh has invited Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge to Bihar to flag off the ‘Yatra’ starting from Jan 5 from Digvijay Singh’s ‘Nanihal.’ But Kharge hasn’t yet agreed on this. Kharge has sought opinion in this regard from one of his advisors, Rajya Sabha MP Syed Nasir Hussain. After much deliberation, Hussain has come to the opinion that ‘At least in his first visit, the Cong Nat’l Prez shouldn’t visit states like Bihar or UP, as party’s cadre their is extremely weak’, so for Kharge, getting a crowd there will be a tough challenge. Hussain had also sought opinion of local Congress unit of Bihar & then he concluded that Kharge shouldn’t visit Bihar. Hussain has conveyed his opinion to President, and now Kharge has to take the final decision.

After registering its strong presence in the Gujarat elections, the next target of the Aam Aadmi Party could be Madhya Pradesh or Rajasthan. Arvind Kejriwal’s strategy is to build AAP’s mass base in one state year- after -year till 2029. AAP’s focus is more on those states where it can replace Congress. It seems that Kejriwal has imbibed the BJP’s agenda of ‘Congress-mukt Bharat’, apparently, somewhere in his campaign, he is also getting the support of saffron beliefs.

ILL-INFORMED STAFF CREATES ‘PANIC’ AMONG CONG MLAs

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Jaipur: The issue of resignation of MLAs resulted in an interesting episode on Saturday as it was the last day of taking back the resignations. The Congress leadership had taken a decision in this regard on Friday as a reply is to be presented in the court on January 2, 2023.

Cong MLAs, who went out of Jaipur or even the country to celebrate the New Year had to face problems. Somehow they reached Jaipur.

According to the rules, the process of withdrawing the resignation can only be done by the sitting MLA appearing in person before the Speaker. Meanwhile, Minister Mahesh Joshi said, “CM Gehlot will present the next State budget. I will withdraw his resigna-

2022: ACB files

511 cases, conviction rate at 51.17%

Jaipur: As per ACB report statistics, a total of 511 cases were registered under Prevention of Corruption Act. Of these 511 cases, 465 cases of trap, 19 cases of misuse of office & 27 cases of disproportionate assets are included. Out of the total of 465 cases of trap, 67 cases were registered against gazetted officers and 398 cases were against non-gazetted employees. A total of 493 accused were arrested, In 2022, the conviction rate was 51.17%.

DECISION ON 278 COMPLAINTS

Orders were passed in 625 cases on the reports filed by investigating officers. Final decisions, including chargesheet and FRs, were filed in courts in a total of 610 cases. Similarly, a total of 233 cases were disposed of by ACB courts in 2022. Out of these, the accused was punished with imprisonment and a fine in 109 cases. A total of 132 public servants and 12 private persons (brokers) were punished by the courts.

Process

tion.”

Interestingly, after the incident at Mahesh Joshi’s residence, the same blunder happened at Shanti Dhariwal’s residence as well.

MLAs were phoned to send resignation letter

as perhaps the responsibility was given to an employee. In such a situation, the staff called up a few MLAs, who did not submit their resignations on September 25, 2022.

When the Minister’s

staff said that the MLA has to withdraw their resignation, it caused a confusion among MLAs, who retorted, “If I have not submitted resignation to anyone, then from whom do I take it back?”

ACB held corrupt officials based on peoples’ complaints: BL Soni

Navin Sharma

Jaipur: Director General of ACB, BL Soni retired on Saturday. While addressing a press conference, BL Soni said that ACB started a helpline on suggestion of public and a lot of corrupt officials were trapped based on plaints of people. “Some of the complainants didn’t even know the address of ACB HQs. The ACB ran a drive and took action in a number of matters. I am very happy that not even a single officer of my team was suspended. All of them worked as a team and took it as a challenge,” said outgoing ACB DG BL Soni. “This year, we trapped influential people involved in corruption. Toll free number 1064 also reported a

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The 91 Congress MLAs who submitted their resignations to Speaker CP Joshi on Sept 25 have withdrawn their resignations. BJP State President Satish Poonia said that crime & unemployment rates in Raj were at their peak for last 4 years of Congress-led regime. Alongside, the ‘game of the throne’ has also troubled public a lot, the tussle for CM tarnished Raj politics. Taking a jibe at Sachin Pilot & Congress he said that it has never happened that a Dy CM of any party had to be sacked. On resignation withdrawal, Rajendra Rathore said, “The Speaker can voluntarily resign, but there is no mention of taking the resignation back. Congress is an expert in taking U-turns & this is their true nature.”

Retired IAS RC

Jaipur: Retired IAS RC Rungta passed away on Saturday at the age of 85. He held many important positions during his tenure. Rungta held important responsibilities as Dy Commissioner Sales Tax, Social Welfare, Collector Bikaner, Director of Agriculture Marketing & Director of Social welfare. Rungta was originally a resident of Bagar village in Jhunjhunu. He was playing role in many social work and philanthropy. He was Executive Director of Ansal Township in Raj after retirement.

State Govt promotes 127 AIS officers

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur. Rajasthan govt has gifted promotion to IAS & IPS officers on New Year’s eve. Along with this, Forest Service officers have also been promoted. Under orders issued by DoP, IAS Akhil Arora, Arpana Arora along with Shikhar Agarwal and Sandeep Verma have been promoted from the post of Principal Secys to the post of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS).

Similarly, Bhavani Singh Detha and Vikas Sitaram Bhale have been promoted as Principal Secretary. IAS Pratibha Singh, Vishwamohan Sharma, Mahendra Parakh, Hridesh Sharma, Sohan Lal Sharma, Anuprena Singh Kuntal and

Shakti Singh Rathore have also been promoted. IPS Rajeev Sharma has been given the pay scale of DG. Besides these, Vipin Pandey, Alok Kumar & P Ramji have been promoted from IG to ADG in pay scale. Ajaypal Lamba, Dr Vishnukant, Param Jyoti, Satyendra Singh, Ashok K Gupta and Sawai Singh Godara have been promoted to IG in pay scale.

Shweta Dhankhar, Preeti Jain, Ajay Singh, Yogesh Yadav, Kunwar Rashtradeep, Kalyanmal Meena, Anil Kumar II, Pradeep Mohan Sharma, Deepak Bhargava, Sunil Kumar Vishnoi, Manish Aggarwal II, Shivraj Meena and Dr Rameshwar Singh were given pay scale of DIG. Many IPS have been promoted.

large number of plaints. However, the Bureau is suffering from lack of

staff. Of 60 sanctioned posts of ASP, only 28 are filled,” added Soni.

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PM’S ‘CHAIR PE CHARCHA’ WITH JOURNALISTS WILL KHARGE GO TO BIHAR?

BJP IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT RAHUL’S YATRA

Dr Mahesh Joshi, Mahendra Choudhary, Sanyam Lodha, Shanti Dhariwal hand over the resignations to the Speaker after political drama at Dhariwal’s residence on September 25, 2022. —FILE PHOTO

The tussle for CM has tarnished Rajasthan’s politics: Poonia

of resignation withdrawal can only be done by sitting MLA appearing in person before the Speaker

Rungta passes away at 85

BL Soni takes the guard of honour during the farewell ceremony organised on his retirement at ACB Headquarters in Jaipur.

Dinesh MN felicitates BL Soni during the latter’s farewell ceremony held on his retirement at ACB Headquarters.

First India Bureau

As we enter into the NEW YEAR 2023, let us all think about what can we do to make it better not just for our own selves but also for others. The first thing is to love yourself. It is only when we love and accept ourselves that we will have acceptance and love for others in our hearts. Promise yourself that you will take joy in the little things in the days that unfold- by the sunshine on your face, the breeze in your hair, the smell of coffee, the smile of a child, the beautiful flowers dotting, the roadside- all make our life beautiful and joyful… these simplest of things. Strive to make the minutes better, and the hours, days, weeks, months and the year will automatically open their petals for YOU with peace and prosperity and happiness.

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT FIRST INDIA FOR ALL OUR READERS AND MORE.

PURGE YOUR CLOSET

Is there a more therapeutic activity than cleaning out your closet? Never settle for anything less than clothing that accentuates your greatest features. Get rid of outdated clothing to make place for new wardrobe additions that will fit your ever-changing style in the coming year.

Beginning on New Year’s Day, planning challenges might arise.

There’s pressure to get the year off to a good start, and you could worry that if you don’t achieve anything extraordinary, it might be a sign of things to come. As it was originally intended, New Year’s Day should be a straightforward occasion to pause, consider the positive aspects of the previous year, and make resolutions for even more positive outcomes in the year ahead.

Starting the year off right can be a challenge, especially in light of unwarranted social pressure, but it can also be a thoughtful and rewarding experience. We’ve come up with a list of 9 options suitable for everybody in any mental or physical state to allay your concern over your New Year’s Day plans.

2023 is yours to keep as long as you do, whether you’re searching for a healing getaway or require a day of hibernation.

ACTIVITIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL START TO THE NEW YEAR

Festivities at home can be amazingly fun, all you need is a few crazy ideas. City First gives you some insights about unique ways to celebrate this New Year’s Eve at your very own home.

4 FAMILY-FUN GAME DAY

Host a game or party day with friends or family to bring in the new year with joy and fun. Cards Against Humanity or Taboo are usually likely to draw a crowd if you’re not sure which games to choose.

TAKE A ROAD TRIP

Whether you’re travelling alone, with family, or with your significant other, taking the wheel may be freeing. Make a trip plan or just follow the road as it takes you! It is the best an introvert could wish for.

MARATHON

SPEND TIME PREPARING

MEALS OR BAKING

Meal planning is the ideal method to get your detox after the holiday excess started. Spend time in bulk sautéing, chopping, and baking, in which you can include enough greens in your diet to help prevent winter colds.

SING YOUR HEART OUT WITH KARAOKE

Karaoke is undoubtedly one of the best ways to spend New Year’s eve at home. All you need is a record player to set the mood of the night. Gather your friends and family members and spend the eve singing your favourite songs to your heart’s content.

ENJOY A PHOTO SESSION WITH QUIRKY PROPS

7 RELISH IN THE “ME TIME”

Spending time alone is essential for maintaining good mental health. On New Year’s Eve, you may unwind and splurge. Take a well-deserved break from your busy schedule, and take some peaceful “me time.” The advantages of hot chocolate may be enjoyed while reading your favourite book. Remember to get out of your cosy pyjamas. Thanks to the time you spent by yourself on New Year’s Eve, you may start the New Year by giving yourself more love.

goals you have in mind, events you know are going to occur for you, or anything else you like. Make 2020 New Year’s Eve a night to remember by striking amusing or exceptionally well-planned stances and taking memorable images.

PLAN A FEELGOOD DAY

While ringing in the new year might be joyful for some, it can also be challenging for others. It’s possible that life hasn’t gone as planned for you during the past year. Or perhaps the holidays are a particularly trying time for you (very common, by the way). If so, organising a happy New Year’s Day might help you avoid feeling depressed or lonely.

MRIDULA

CRAZE OF NEW YEAR!

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The world is set to ring in 2023 with crazy celebrations and parties, fear of more infections to come and hopes for an end to the coronavirus pandemic were again the bittersweet cocktails with which the world said good riddance to 2022 and ushered in 2023. City First brings to you glimpses of the enchanting festival shared by our avid readers from Pink City!

The objective of a new year is not, that we should always welcome a New Year with a grand bash but we should welcome it with a fresh mind and open hearts. On this day, many people remember last year’s achievements and failures and look forward to the promise of a new year, of a new beginning. And to mark the same, I will celebrate my new start with my mains. I along with my cousins will conquer the world in the early morning while trekking the little hills because ‘Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it’.

—ABHILASHA GARG

BEGINNING OF NEW LIFE

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Someshwar Mahadevan, a singer gives insights about his new song ‘Happy New Year’. He said it is a song for the youth and ebullient! I have tried to put zeal, verve and vigour with soothing music and a relevant message! The song is in the backdrop of two wonderful youths who see each other in a club and go into a dream world of their own, tapping on the beat of New Year - A beginning of not just the new year but also a beginning of new love and a new life ahead!

The rap written by me also tells about Maa aur pyo di blessings paao which depicts our culture of celebrating the new year with the family and parents which should be more important than anything and no beer, no wine, no champagne or lager as youth are more attracted to bad habits and clubs. I urge everyone to play this number during their New Year celebrations

and implement the same. Big Thank you and A Very Happy New Year to Everyone! Singer recently completed his shooting in Jaipur. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

LEADER OF THE DECADE

I am going out with my family to Absolute Barbecue. There we are going out for dinner and relish tasty savoury with light music. This

2022 has been a busy year for me (in a good way) and I’m nothing but grateful for everything. I’m going to be spending my New Year’s at home cuddled up in my bed wearing fuzzy socks and ending the year on a good note by reading a good book. And of course with my tea! —ISHA SINGH

DURING THE DAY

Like every year, this year also I.C.D.I. Help Foundation distributed blankets and warm clothes to the needy and underprivileged families living on the road in the bitter cold recently. The distribution was done with the aim to provide warmth and to help people and their families fighting winter this bone-chilling cold. An initiative by I.C.D.I Help Foundation works for the betterment of the lives of people.

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The Satyanubhuti annual function of MPS took place at its premises on Saturday. The event was held in the glorious presence of the esteemed members of ECMS, Chairman Kedar Mal Bhala, Vice Chairman Bajrang Lal Baheti, General Secretary Education Madhu Sudan Bihani, Hon. Secretary CA Amit Gattani, Treasurer CA Anil Kumar Sharda, Building Secretary Sumit Kabra, School Principal Ashok Vaid, Parents. Staff and Students. The Chief Guest of the day was Lalit Mahesh-

wari (Retd IPS). The day started with the auspicious lighting of a lamp. The vision of ECMS and MPS was presented by Gen. Secretary of Education and Hon. Secretary MPS, JN in which they expressed their keen desire of creating a dynamic environment to bring out the best of every student in a holistic manner. They said that along with learning, ECMS focuses on the complete development of a child, creating a strong foundation for them to emerge as wise leaders rooted in their ethnicity and culture. School Principal read out the annual report of the school enumerat-

ing the achievements of the MPsites. He extended his heartfelt thanks to the parents who have shown unflinching faith in the institution. In the Award Ceremony, Awards and Certificates were conferred on the stu-

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Ashok Chandna, Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs and Public Relations, was honored with the honor of ‘Leader of the Decade’ by the global organisation ‘Women Economic Forum’ at a program organised in New Delhi on Friday.

Ashok Chandna, an organisation working for the upliftment and empowerment of women globally, was given this honor for the programs being run by the Rajasthan government for the upliftment and empowerment of girls and women under his leadership.

Minister Ashok Chandna addresses the session on “Power of Networking: Towards a More Fair and Equal World” on the second day of the three-day “Annual WEF-2022, Bridge the Gap: Agenda for G-20” event at Hotel JW Marriott, New Delhi While saying that for equitable and inclusive development of the country and the world, it is very important to ensure the participation of women in all fields. Chandna said that many important programs are being run by the Rajasthan government for girl child education, security and participation in all areas of the society.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

dents under multifarious categories. Then there was the time of unveiling the Annual School Magazine, “ARCHWAY” which was the greatest attraction of the day.

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O, my dear, Happy new year, Nobody is superior If thoughts are clear Life reflects like a mirror So, have good behaviour

O my Brother, Happy New year, Restrict your tear, Fight for your better, Everyone comes near, If your action is clear

O my partner, Happy new year, Try to become an editor If Problems come near Put your life in gear As No one is your saver.

O my friend, Happy new year, Relation is superior Thanks for being a supporter, Can achieve the rare As nature is the best player

O my mentor, Happy new year, Human Rights Acts like Nature, We should do our best & better, So Human life becomes bigger and Brighter Always TREAT EQUAL AND TRY AND BE FAIR

is my plan to welcome 2023 with tempting food and serve my taste buds awesome food.

—ARTI MUTNEJA

I am on a small vacation at Bhandardara with my family for celebrating New Year. Before we welcome 2023, we are having fun at this scenic location in Maharashtra. We also enjoyed boating on Lake Arthur.

—ANKITA GUPTA

The grand retirement ceremony of Vimala Kiradoo, RBI Staff was held at RBI Staff Colony, Community Hall, Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur on Saturday. Jagdeesh Chandra reached to congratulate her and wished her all the best for the future. Vimala Kiradoo is the mother of Mukesh Kiradoo of the First India family.

—PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Annual Sports Meet was organised by Jaipur School Vidyadhar Nagar on Friday. During the occasion, Director NK Sharma welcomed the students, teachers and parents and distributed the Awards to the Winners.

Someshwar Mahadevan

Jagdeesh Chandra congratulates Vimla Kiradoo. Also seen are Rajkumari Kiradoo, Mukesh Kiradoo, Suhani Kiradoo, Laxminarayan Joshi Chandrakala Joshi and Uma Joshi

Poem by JUSTICE GK VYAS (Chairperson, Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission. JAIPUR)

Someshwar Mahadevan and Muskan Kamdaar