First India-Jaipur Edition-6th April 2023

JYOTIRADITYA SCINDIA SLAMS RAHUL GANDHI, CONGRESS

New Delhi: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress on Wednesday, alleging the party has been left with no ideology except the one of a “traitor” which works against the country.

INDIA HAS BUILT WORLD-CLASS DIGITAL INFRA: IMF

Washington: India has developed a world-class digital public infrastructure (DPI) to support its sustainable development goals with its journey having lessons for other countries embarking on their own digital transformation, IMF has said in a working paper.

IMRAN READY TO WAIT TILL OCT FOR ELECTIONS ONLY IF…

Islamabad: Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Wednesday said that he was ready to wait till October if the ruling coalition government shares a roadmap with him for holding fair general elections, according to a media report.

PM Modi marks seven years of Stand Up India

First India Bureau

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has acknowledged the role that Stand Up India initiative has played in empowering the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) communities and ensuring women empowerment. Stand Up India completed seven years on Wednesday.

The official handle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on Wednesday, “Today we

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T’GANA BJP CHIEF’S ARREST: HABEAS CORPUS PETITION IN HC

Hyderabad: A BJP leader has filed habeas corpus petition in Telangana High Court in connection with arrest of BJP state chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Petitioner Surender Reddy has prayed to the court to direct the police to produce him before it.

GUJARAT: BSF NABS PAK CITIZEN TRYING TO ENTER INDIA

Ahmedabad: The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended a Pakistani citizen attempting to enter India through the Indo-Pakistan border in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, an official said on Wednesday.

SPEAKER TAKING SIDE OF RULING COALITION IN BIHAR: CLAIMS BJP

Patna: The BJP MLAs on Wednesday blamed Bihar

Speaker Awadh Bihari Choudhary for taking side of ruling Mahagathbandhan in the state. The BJP MLAs were demanding clarifications from CM Nitish Kumar on recent violence on Ram Navami.

AFTER CM & RAJE, NOW DOTASRA TESTS COVID +VE

Gehlot and former CM Vasundhara Raje also tested Covid positive. Dotasra had met state in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and several leaders on Tuesday.

Narendra Modi @narendramodi

“Today we mark #7YearsofStandUpIndia and acknowledge the role this initiative has played in empowering the SC/ ST communities and ensuring women empowerment. It has also boosted the spirit of enterprise our people are blessed with.

mark #7YearsofStandUpIndia and acknowledge the role this initiative has played in

‘SUPREME’ SETBACK FOR OPPOSITION

First India Bureau

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to consider a petition by 14 Opposition parties that accused PM Narendra Modi’s govt of abusing its power and using Central investigating agencies to harass and intimidate its political rivals.

The petition, filed by senior advocate Abhishek, claimed there was a “drastic and exponential increase” in the number of cases registered by the ED and CBI against Opposition leaders since 2014.

However, CJI DY Chandrachud asked Singhvi whether he was seeking immunity for Opposition parties from investigation and prosecution, and whether they had any special rights as citizens. He also suggested that Singhvi could raise his concerns in parliament.

UNION MINISTER ANURAG THAKUR HITS OUT AT CONGRESS AFTER SC REJECTS PLEA AGAINST CBI AND ED ‘MISUSE’

New Delhi: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday hit out at the opposition after the Supreme Court refused to entertain the petition filed by 14 political parties against ‘arbitrary arrest’ by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

“They have been exposed. Congress is leading the corrupts. Investigative agencies have rights to take action against corrupts”, the minister was quoted by ANI as saying. “Instead of cooperating in probe, Congress makes excuses to try and keep cases pending in courts,” Thakur added.

`40K CR SANCTIONED TO OVER 1,80,630 ACCOUNTS UNDER STAND-UP INDIA

SCHEME IN 7 YEARS: FM SITHARAMAN

New Delhi: On the seventh anniversary of the flagship central initiative, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said loans over Rs 40,600 crore covering 1.8 lakh entrepreneurs have been sanctioned so far under the Stand Up India Scheme. Of the total beneficiaries, 80 per cent are women. “It is a matter of pride and satisfaction for me to note that more than 1.8 lakh women and SC and ST entrepreneurs have been sanctioned loans for more than Rs 40,600 crore,” Sitharaman said on the seventh anniversary of the scheme.

empowering the SC/ ST communities and ensuring women empowerment. It has also

boosted the spirit of enterprise our people are blessed with.” Stand Up India Scheme was

launched on April 5, 2016, to promote entrepreneurship at the grass-roots level focus-

BUDGET SESSION OF PARLIAMENT Amid uproar by Oppn, both Houses adjourned for the day

New Delhi (ANI): Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 11 am on Thursday amid protests by Opposition parties against disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha. Parliament was shut on Tuesday on account of Mahavir Jayanti. The Budget session has been marred by continuous protests by the Opposition over its demand for a Joint Parliament Committee (JPC) over the Adani-Hindenburg row, and by the BJP over Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in London.

HM AMIT SHAH, BJP CHIEF NADDA MEET PM NARENDRA MODI IN PARLIAMENT: SOURCES

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda on Wednesday met PM Narendra Modi in Parliament during the ongoing budget session, sources said. Both houses of the Parliament were adjourned for the day amid protests by Opposition parties. Some opposition MPs were also seen wearing black clothes in Lok Sabha.

ing on economic empowerment and job creation. The scheme is up to the year 2025. It facilitates bank loans between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 100 lakh to at least one Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch of Scheduled Commercial Banks. Loans under the scheme are available for only green field projects, meaning firsttime venture of the beneficiary.

Court to hear Sisodia’s bail plea on April 12

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of AAP leader and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia till April 17 in connection with the excise policy case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and will hear his bail plea on April 12. The ED told the court that probe in the money laundering case against Sisodia in the alleged excise scam is at a “crucial” stage and it has found fresh evidence of his complicity.

Will only campaign for BJP, won’t contest: Kichcha Sudeep

KARNATAKA ASSEMBLY POLLS

Bengaluru (ANI): Kan-

CM Bommai and actor Kichcha Sudeep address media, in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Rajasthan to hire 500 new buses on contract to strengthen urban transport

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot has approved proposal to hire 500 new buses on contract to strengthen transport services in urban areas, as per an official statement.

These buses will ply in cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer and Kota. Of 500 buses, 300 will be operated by the Jaipur City Transport Service Ltd.

The statement said, CM has approved financial provision of Rs 132.24 crore for the op-

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

eration of the buses. This amount will be made available from the Rajasthan Transport Basic Development Fund. The purchase, opera-

tion and maintenance of these buses will be done by contractor concerned and a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) amount per kilometre will be given by the Rajasthan City Transport Corporation. The income from the operation of buses will also be collected by the corporation.

The state govt will form the Rajasthan City Transport Corporation by merging the existing city transport companies for other urban areas including Jaipur,

Jodhpur, Ajmer and Kota. CM had made announcement for the operation of new buses in the 2023-24 state budget.

The CM has also approved proposal to upgrade 155 govt primary schools to upper primary. These include 33 schools in Barmer, 27 in Jodhpur, 20 in Jaisalmer, 16 in Udaipur, 12 in Nagaur, 11 in Bikaner, 10 in Ajmer, 8 in Chittorgarh, 6 in Dungarpur, 4 in Churu, 3 in Hanumangarh, 2 in Jaipur, and 1 each in Alwar, Jalore and Karauli.

nada superstar Kichcha Sudeep on Wednesday said that he will campaign for the BJP in upcoming Karnataka polls. He dismissed speculations that he will contest the elections.

Talking to media

here, Sudeep said, “I will only campaign for the BJP, not contest the elections.” BJP sources had earlier said that the actor was likely to join the party on Wednesday in the presence of Karnataka CM Bommai and other party leaders. Assembly polls in Karnataka are scheduled to be held on May 10.

Indictment: US going to hell, says ex-prez Trump

New York (Agencies): The US is “going to hell”, Donald Trump said in a defiant address after pleading not guilty to falsifying business records to hide damaging information ahead of the 2016 election.

The former US president was charged with 34 counts in a Manhattan court in New York on Tuesday (local time). These relate to a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, who says they had an affair. Trump is the first US president in history to face a criminal trial.

US President

“Many more will join BJP in next 10 days”: Former JDS leader LR Shivarame after joining ruling BJP in Karnataka Amid speculations of Kichcha Sudeep joining BJP, a threat letter was received by his manager, prompting the police to register a case.

UDDHAV TRIED TO GIVE ‘SUPARI’ TO KILL ME: RANE

Mumbai (PTI): Union Minister Narayan Rane on Wednesday claimed Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray had tried to give contracts to kill him. Rane also alleged when Thackeray was Maharashtra CM (from Nov 2019 to June 2022), he was responsible for corruption in procurement of medicines during COVID-19 pandemic. “Uddhav tried to give ‘supari’ (contract) to many people to kill me, but none of them could ever touch me,” he said.

“Misuse of Central agencies” plea junked

PSK IN ANGRY MODE!

The Minister slammed JMCH Commissioner over corporation’s budget passing

Bharat Dixit

Jaipur: Food and Civil Supplies Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas on Wednesday flayed JMCH Commissioner Vishram Meena over passing of the Corporation’s budget without holding discussion.

“How did you pass the budget? Who are you to pass the budget? Do you have the right? The budget is considered to be passed only if it is passed in the general assembly. Who are you? I am a member of the Municipal Corporation, so you did not even talk to me. This matter will go a long way. Listen, Vishram Meena, democracy at any cost will be upheld. No matter whether you believe it or not, but this cannot happen in the presence of Pratap Singh,” he said.

The minister also said he will soon hold a meeting in the corporation.

Khachariyawas was speaking at the unveiling of eco-friendly canvas bag at the corpora-

Acquittal of accused in 2008 bomb blasts shameful, says State BJP president CP Joshi

Aishwary Pradhan

On this occasion, MLAs Rafeek Khan and Amin Kagzi announced MLA LAD fund for jute bags to reduce the impact of single-use plastic. Earlier, plastic crushers were also installed in city.

tion headquarters. Khachariyawas, Mahesh Joshi and other MLAs also insisted on the formation of committees in Jaipur Municipal Corporation, Heritage (JMCH).

MLAs Rafeek Khan and Amin Kagzi also said that the committees should be constituted at the earliest.

Dhariwal took all officers to Kota; sitting on schemes: MLA Kagzi

Bharat Dixit

Jaipur: Speaking in the event, MLA Amin Kagzi took on UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal saying that he has taken all the officers to Kota and made Kota beautiful. He also said

that Dhariwal is the minister-in-charge of Jaipur, but till date he has not called a single meeting. He said that Dhariwal does not listen to them even after requests and there are neither XENs nor

Diya meets Min Yadav, seeks jobs for local youth

meeting, MP Diya Kumari discussed various issues, including the establishment of the Kumbhalgarh Tiger Sanctuary and the ESI hospital in Rajsamand, as well as the lack of priority given to local workers in employment by various industries established in the region.

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Jaipur: Rajsamand MP

Diya Kumari met Union Forest, Environment and Labour Minister, Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday. During the

RLP’s Hanuman Beniwal gets offer to join AAP

First India Bureau

Jaipur: It seems that RLP founder Hanuman Beniwal has drawn the interest of the Aam Aadmi Party as the party has given him an offer to join in. Recently, in a function in New Delhi, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal invited Beniwal to join AAP.

Interestingly, Congress leaders from Rajasthan were witness to this invite and to press his demand further, Kejriwal asked these Congress leaders to speak to Beniwal and make him understand.

The MP said that the youth in the region have high expectations from new industries being set up in the area. She said that it is also necessary to prioritise employment for local youth to solve the problem of unemployment.

JENs in his area. “The CM is giving all the schemes but Dhariwal is sitting on them. I have written 10 letters to the minister in 10 months, but to no avail. The minister is taking all officers to Kota as if government will be

formed with votes from Kota,” Kagzi said.

“I brought Rs 50 crore money for sewerage from the CM but till now Dhariwal has not been able to get the tender done. They discriminate against us, insult peo-

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ple,” he said. He might be number one minister but has not done any work in Jaipur, he said. “All councilors should be called, a meeting should be held, a proposal should be made.,” he said.

Jaipur: Rajasthan BJP state president CP Joshi on Wednesday targeted the Congress dispensation over the acquittal of the accused in the Jaipur serial bomb blasts case, saying it is shameful and the release of the terrorists will cost the government.

The Rajasthan High Court recently acquitted all four men accused in the case, overturning a lower court’s verdict. The trial court had sentenced all four to death in 2019. Seventy-one people were killed and over 180 injured in a series of eight bomb blasts in Jaipur on May 13, 2008.

Speaking to reporters at the BJP headquarters here, Joshi said, “The 2008 Jaipur bomb blasts were very unfortunate. To save itself, the Congress government hires big lawyers of Rajasthan by paying huge amounts of money, but the government does not care at all about the 71 people killed in the Jaipur blast.”

“The release of such terrorists due to weak lobbying is a very shameful matter for the Cong Govt,” he said.

No 17-day pain be faced if Oppn was heard earlier: LoP

Jaipur: Taking a dig at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and the State Government over the doctors’ agitation and the Government’s agreement, Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore on Wednesday said that if the Government had accepted the objection that were raised in the assembly by the Opposition, then people would not have had to suffer for more than 17 days. He said that it is a virtual government which is not visible and it is all a magician’s trick. After be-

ing elevated to leader of the opposition, a large number of his supporters and party workers are congratulating him. Along with Rathore’s constituency, party workers and people from all over the state came to congratulate him.

SHEKHAWAT ALLEGES GRAFT IN ANGANWADI FOOD SUPPLY

Jaipur: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday attacked the State Government and made allegations of corruption in the supply of food to Anganwadi centres of

who was apprised of irregularities in food distribution in Dholpur and other districts, said that the people are made of stones. “They do not have sympathy for anyone and they want to even eat the food of innocent children.

The corruption is being done at the behest of a big political leader. This scam will be unearthed when the administration will be freed from Congress rule and then these scamster will not be able to show their faces,” said Shekhawat.

Afforestation drive in 13 dists: Forest Dept inks pact with French agency

Dr Rituraj Sharma

A two-day health check-up camp is being organised by the Forest Department for elephants at Hathi Village in Amer. Complete medical check-up of elephants is being done and training is being imparted to elephant owners, said Senior veterinarian Dr Arvind Mathur. Tests of 48 elephants were done and their microchip was also checked. —PHOTOS BY

HC orders removal of Adv Gen’s name as respondent from ex-MLAs’ pension PIL

POLICE FILES CHARGESHEET IN SANJIVANI SCAM

Jaipur: The chargesheet against three accused of Sanjivani credit cooperative society scam was filed in court. SHO Choti Lal submitted the chargesheet on behalf of the probing officer Manoj Chaudhary against Gautam, Gopal and Kevalchand, who are under judicial custody. The SOG had registered a case on August 23, 2019 in connection with the scam of Rs 1,100 crore. Nearly 2 lakh investors were duped by the society.

Govt to develop five Golf courses in State

UDAIPUR KILLERS PRODUCED BEFORE NIA COURT IN JPR

Jaipur: All the nine accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case of Udaipur were produced in designated NIA court in Jaipur amid tight security arrangements. The accused were produced in the court by the Ajmer high security jail administration. Riyaz Jabbar, Mohammad Ghause, Riyaz Attari, Farhad Shekh, Asif, Mohsin, Wasim Ali, Mohammad Javed and Muslim Khan are under judicial custody.

First India Bureau Jaipur: Rajasthan will become the country’s largest ‘Golf Tourism’ hub in the time to come with the Government’s plan to develop five golf courses in the State.

World-class golf courses will be made in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Mount Abu and Sirohi with a cost of Rs 125 crore in compliance with the budget announcement.

The Tourism Department has made Rajasthan Tourism Development Corpo-

ration (RTDC) as the nodal agency for the project. The corporation has invited EoI till April 25 from interested firms.

With the world class golf course in these cities international level golf tournaments would be held and this will give a boost to tourism.

Jaipur: The Forest Department of Rajasthan on Wednesday signed an agreement with the French funding agency AFD regarding the ‘Rajasthan Forestry and Biodiversity Development Project’ for afforestation in 13 districts of Rajasthan. Rs 1,693.91 crore will be spent on this 8 year project that covers 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan, including Alwar, Baran, Bhilwara, Bharatpur, Bundi, Dausa, Dholpur, Jaipur, Jhalawar, Karauli, Kota, Sawai Madhopur and Tonk. 70 per cent of the project cost will be spent by AFD and the remaining 30 percent, Rs 508.62 crore, will be spent by the state government. Under the project, afforestation will be done in an area of about 32,000 hectares and old plantations will be upgraded in an area of 23,000 hectares. The project also covers development of 5 Ecotourism sites. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Secretary Usha Sharma and other officials.

Minister Mahesh Joshi, MLAs Rafeek Khan, Amin Kagzi, JMCH Mayor Munesh Gurjar, Vishram Meena launch eco-friendly bags in Jaipur on Wednesday. —PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas speaks at JMCH event on Wednesday.

CP Joshi meets Dr Kirodi Lal Meena in New Delhi on Wednesday.

MUKESH KIRADOO

MP Diya Kumari with Union Minister Bhupender Yadav.

LoP Rajendra Rathore being welcomed by party workers in Jaipur on Wednesday.

ZINDAGI MEIN JHUKEGA NAHIN...

At RU’s youth fest Ghoomar, ‘Singham’ of Raj Police says that public is the real ‘Singham’

Ajmer divisional commissioners’ reader in ACB net

Shubham Jain

Ajmer: The Ajmer unit of ACB team on Wednesday arrested Yakub Baksh for taking a bribe of Rs 95,000 from the complainant.

Baksh is the Assistant Admin Officer-cumReader of Ajmer Divisional Commissioner BL Mehra.

ACB ADG (Addl. Charge of DG) Hemant

Priyadarshy said that a complaint was received at Ajmer unit that the accused was seeking Rs 1.50 lakh as bribe to deliver a decision in favour of the complainant in appeal against the sentence given in the departmental proceedings.

The complaint was verified under supervi-

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Jaipur : ADG crime

Dinesh MN, known among youth as Singham of Rajasthan police, on Wednesday said that in reality he is not Singham but ‘Janta Singham’ and ‘Team Singham’ who give information and who act. The senior IPS also used movie dialogues like ‘Zingadi mein jhukega nahin’ to inspire the youth at the 18th Ghoomar Festival of Rajasthan University.

“Seeing the youth today, I remember my youth 30 years ago. I don’t think much has

changed between our college time and today’s time. Even at that time there used to be music, movies, fun, some drama, some heartbreaks, some rejections and af-

IAS Anuprerna put on APO, approaches CS

First India Bureau

Jaipur : The state government has put on APO, 1991 batch IAS Anuprena Singh Kuntal , Commissioner, Child Empowerment Department and Secretary, Social Justice Empowerment Department. The official has been put on APO after departmental complaints.

From February 2016 to May 2018, Kuntal was the director in the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) under the BJP rule. After being APO, Anuprena Singh Kuntal met Chief Secre-

POSTING ORDER FOR IAS PUNAM

A2005 batch IAS

Punam has been finally given the posting by the Department of Personnel on Wednesday.

Punam had been out on APO since her return from Bihar cadre to Rajasthan cadre after seven years and now she has been appointed as Secretary of Sanskrit Education Department.

tary Usha Sharma in the Secretariat and presented her case.

fairs in college. But there was no digital at that time. I have also had a life like you guys. Today, even after becoming an IPS, today I have become ADG. But

Lease to be issued in colonies where land use changed

Abhishek Shrivastava

Jaipur: Urban Development and Housing and Local Self Government departments have issued an order regarding land use change.

According to the order, leases can be issued as per the changed land use in cases of colonies which have been transferred to Rajasthan Housing Board to local bodies and a competent committee has taken a decision on land use change or partial or full amount has been deposited. For land use change in schemes which have not been transferred from the Housing Board to local bodies, the state land use change committee will take the decision.

I feel that even today I am sitting among you,” he said. He said that there will be many difficulties in life but you have to fight them hard.

“We have so much time

in life. Don’t be afraid of failure. Failure is not the one who fails once. Rather, the one who stops attempting is a failure. You must have seen the movie Pushpa,

ADG reviews working of Jpr commissionerate

First India Bureau

Jaipur : Additional Director General of Police Saurabh Srivastav on Wednesday inspected the Jaipur Commissionerate and gave necessary directions to the officials. During the inspection, he reviewed the law and order situation, VIP security and administrative working f the Commissioner-

ate. He also reviews the records and appreciated the efforts of the officials. Police Commissioner Anand Srivastava, Additional Police Commissioner (First) Kailash Chand Vishnoi, Additional Police Commissioner Kunwar Rashtradeep and other senior police officials were also present during the meeting.

Hussain Brothers, M Lodha get Padma Shri

New Delhi (FIB) : In the second edition of the Padma Awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, 3 eminent personalities from Rajasthan were honoured.

Ahmed Hussain and Mohammed Hussain were awarded Padma Shri awards for their outstanding work in the field of Ghazal singing.

Social worker from Dungarpur Moolchand Lodha was also awarded Padma Shri.

remember its dialogues. Whenever life punches you or troubles you, you people have to speak firmly that we will not bow down,” he said. He said that in today’s era it is most important to be physically fit. “You can remove yourself from negative approach by doing gym, yoga, exercise and pranayama,” he said. Warning of imbibing crime spirit from social media and channels, Dinesh MN said that if they are watched as entertainment it is ok. But those who will try to adopt the method, we will put them in jail.

ACB officials caught Yakub Baksh red handed while taking `95K on Wednesday.

sion of DIG Sameer K Singh and DSP Rakesh Verma and a trap was laid in which the accused was nabbed on Wednesday. The accused had received Rs 5,000 during verification of the complaint.

Jaipur: The ACB Jaipur City-III unit on Wednesday arrested Manish Chandna, Sub Divisional Engineer posted at the office of the Principal General Manager BSNL, MI Road while taking a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from the complainant. ACB ADG (Addl. Charge of DG) Hemant Priyadarshy said that a complaint was received at the Jaipur City-III office that that the accused was seeking Rs 1.27 lakh as bribe from the complainant in lieu of clearing pending payment and filling of measurement-book of works done. The complaint was verified under supervision of DIG Kaluram Rawat and ASP Himanshu and the trap was laid by a team led by DSP Suresh K Swami. The accused Chandna resident of Jhotwara was caught red handed while taking a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. —Navin Sharma

Stir ends but now docs hit at bureaucrats for misleading

Vikas Sharma

Jaipur : The movement of private doctors against the Right to Health Bill may have ended but the stand of the doctors has not yet softened towards the bureaucracy. After the strike was ended following talks by the state government, the IMA held a press conference regarding the bill. The doctors targeted the bureaucrats accusing them of misleading the government and getting the bill passed. Doctors said that action should be taken against such officers. However, the doctors who led the agitation claimed that more than 95 percent of the

CISF Director General in Jaipur

First India Bureau

Jaipur : The Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Sheel Vardhan Singh reached Jaipur from Delhi by Indigo flight on Wednesday afternoon.

DG of Central Indus-

Security Force Sheel Vardhan Singh came to attend a private function. He had no program to go to airport or CISF lines.

JMA president Dr Tarun Ojha along with representatives of various doc bodies on Wednesday. —PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO ARISDA PANEL MEETS OFFICIAL OVER FORMATION OF A CADRE FOR IN-SERVICE DOCTORS

Adelegation of the All Rajasthan In-Service Doctors Association on Wednesday met ACS (Finance) Akhil Arora over their long-pending demands. Secretary (Finance) Naresh Thakral, ARISDA President Dr Ajay Chowdhary, Dr Jagdish Modi, Dr Narottam Sharma, Dr Jyotsna, Dr VP Meena and other members of the association were also present during the meeting. The delegation demanded that a cadre should be made for in-service doctors like other services. The doctors also raised their 11-point demand during the meeting.

private hospitals will not be covered under the RTI.

However, they could not present the number

of hospitals which will be left out of the ambit of the bill as per the agreement with the state government.

Separate budget for expensive medicines

Vikas Sharma

Jaipur: There will be a separate budget for expensive medicines, it was decided in the RMRS meeting held at SMS Hospital on Wednesday. Principal Medical Education Secretary T Ravikanth chaired the meeting.

SMS Medical College Principal Dr. Rajeev Bagrahatta, Superintendent Dr. Achal Sharma and other members of RMRS were present.

Detailed discussions were held about the development works of the hospital and various service charges. It was revealed in the meeting that many expensive medicines are required for the patients and these medicines are included in other free schemes of govt. In such a situation, instructions were given to send its budget proposal separately so that needy medicines can be released separately.

Students erupt in joy as ADG Crime Dinesh MN shares movie dialogues during the 18th edition of RU’s ‘Ghoomar-2023’ in Jaipur on Wednesday.

—PHOTOS BY SUNIL SHARMA

ADG Crime Dinesh MN engrossed in discussion with Vice Chancellor of Rajasthan University Professor Rajeev Jain during ‘Ghoomar-2023’. DSW Naresh Malik and RUSU president Nirmal Choudhary also seen.

Artists performing during the ‘Ghoomar-2023’ in Rajasthan University in Jaipur on Wednesday.

DINESH MN INSPIRES YOUTH AT RAJASTHAN UNIVERSITY, SAYS...

(L-R) Social worker Moolchand Lodha, Mohammed Hussain and Ahmed Hussain receiving Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday.

A public perp walk into a courtroom could energize – not humiliate Trump

For many criminals, this ritual is a moment of shame and embarrassment. In my previous career as a TV journalist, I covered quite a few walks when the person accused did everything they could to avoid the cameras. It is the scarlet letter of the digital age, which is why many of Trump’s critics on social media want one so badly they’ve been photo-editing fake ones for years. Perp walks are productions put on by the press and law enforcement. Some result simply from a tip by police officers about where and when a person will appear

Former President Donald Trump exited his black SUV and waved to supporters as he walked, flanked by Secret Service agents, into a downtown Manhattan courthouse to be arrested on April 4, 2023. This brief moment could easily be called the perp walk of the century.

Hundreds of visual journalists trained their cameras on the courthouse door, and helicopters overhead captured Trump’s short walk. Trump was visible to the public a second time inside the courthouse at around 2:30 p.m. and, with a stern expression, again walked past security guards and police. As Trump’s lawyer Joe Tacopina said would happen, Trump was not handcuffed.

Trump got what he wanted, as he, according to recent media reports, wanted to be the center of attention and create a spectacle. His detractors also got what they wanted, which was a visual record of Trump officially submitting to authorities, five days after he was indicted for 34 alleged felonies related to business fraud and a hush money payment to a porn star.

But Trump and his supporters are not likely to treat this as a walk of shame. Indeed, a highprofile event like a perp walk may further fuel Trump’s run for presidency.

I have studied perp walks for more than 10 years, and I am anxious to see how court officials, the New York Police Department and the Secret Service will handle Trump’s arrival at the New York courthouse on April 4.

Normally perp walks are seen as their own kind of punishment – a media ritual that puts an alleged criminal on display

for all to see. But Trump is a master showman and will be the ultimate ringmaster of his indictment. I believe that he clearly wants to – and will be able to – spin the event to his favor.

A RELATIVELY RECENT TREND

As I described in my 2021 book, “Seeing Justice,” perp walks have been part of visual news for decades. But the term became common in popular culture relatively recently.

A search of The New York Times archives found it used for the first time in 1994 as part of a feature on the jargon of tabloid journalism. Since then, the term spread from the occupational lingo of police and journalists into the public sphere.

A perp walk happens when police officers bring a person arrested in a crime through a public area so he or she can be photographed by the media.

During a perp walk, defendants may be handcuffed or wearing prison clothing, accompanied by officers, or they might be photographed as they freely walk into court. Sometimes they run, and sometimes they put jackets over their heads.

In unusual cases, defendants try to trick the press to avoid being photographed. Former Pennsylvania State Attorney General Kathleen Kane had her twin sister Ellen Granahan Goffer act as a decoy and walk to court in her place after Kane was arrested on charge of perjury and obstruction of justice in 2015.

Photographers recorded Goffer walking by, and some of them were unable to recover and capture the moment when Kane herself walked by shortly thereafter.

Dharmendra Pradhan @dpradhanbjp

A search of The New York Times archives found it used for the first time in 1994 as part of a feature on the jargon of tabloid journalism. Since then, the term spread from the occupational lingo of police and journalists into the public sphere. A perp walk happens when police officers bring a person arrested in a crime through a public area so he or she can be photographed by the media

activity. In this case, a New York doorman arrested for alleged theft of an apartment tenant’s belongings sued New York City and the police department after he was forced to do a perp walk. He said it violated his rights.

Orchestrating a perp walk for the former president, however, is not likely to satisfy the yearnings of those who want so badly to see him punished for his alleged crime.

Trump knows how to play to the camera and create his own media events. This is why he was prepared to appear in New York as a show of defiance against criminal charges stemming from his alleged hush money payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels. A man with dark hair and a dark suit smiles. He stands against a plain gray background.

A POSITIVE SPIN

A person with a rubber mask on looking like an old man with white hair and a blue suit does a dance outside of a building that says Trump Tower

A POINT OF SHAME

Perp walks are often a way to shame a criminal, even though they usually occur before a person is found guilty.

For many criminals, this ritual is a moment of shame and embarrassment. In my previous career as a TV journalist, I covered quite a few walks when the person accused did everything they could to avoid the cameras.

It is the scarlet letter of the digital age, which is why many of Trump’s critics on social media want one so badly they’ve been photo-editing fake ones for years.

Perp walks are productions put on by the press and law enforce-

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ment. Some result simply from a tip by police officers about where and when a person will appear. In some cases, as when Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was arrested in 2018, perp walks are scheduled in advance with careful security plans for where photographers may or may not stand.

High-profile defendants are scrutinized for the way they walk, dress and face the cameras. In Weinstein’s case, for instance, his humble blue sweater made headlines.

Perp walks rarely occur spontaneously. They are usually tightly controlled and produced by the judicial system as a form of public relations for the criminal justice system. In 2000, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that this procedure is a legitimate way of informing the press and public of police

In 2014, I researched the way thenGov. Rick Perry of Texas handled his perp walk and mug shot in Travis County. Perry was charged with overstepping his powers by defunding an integrity unit.

Perry held a rally outside the courthouse before walking in and shaking hands with onlookers en route to the booking room. He then flashed an ironic smile for his mug shot. Not only did Perry not shrink from the ritual, he won the visual moment in the court of public opinion. All charges against him were eventually dismissed.

I think a politician like Trump most fears being forgotten or ignored. His opponents may want to see him humiliated, but they should keep in mind that his first courthouse appearance likely energized him.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Tuesday.

FOR COMPUTERISATION OF 58,383 PACS

Centre has got proposals from 24 states, 4 UTs, says Amit Shah

New Delhi (ANI): The Centre has received proposals for the computerisation of 58,383 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) from 24 states and 4 Union Territories so far, Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

The project entails bringing all the functional PACS onto ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) based common software, linking them with NABARD through State Cooperative Banks (StCBs) and District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs).

"The Project Monitoring Units (PMUs) have been set up at Central and State Levels by NABARD," he said, adding "development of software has been start-

‘Presiding officers can’t show loyalty to ruling party: Cong

New Delhi (PTI): The Congress on Wednesday said presiding officers in legislatures are expected to be fair, evenhanded and non-partisan, and cannot display their biases or their loyalty to the ruling party.

The assertion by Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh did not name anyone, but came soon after RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge’s point of order that RS cannot discuss about a Lok Sabha member or anyone who is not a member of the Upper House.

Kharge had raised a point of order on the assertion by Leader of the House and Union minister Piyush Goyal’s demand that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi apologise for his democracy remarks. “Presiding Officers are expected to be fair, even-handed and non-partisan. They cannot display their biases or their loyalty to ruling party,” he said.

Not Kharge, but RaGa is captain of Congress: Nabi

A centrally sponsored project for the computerisation of 63,000 functional PACS and Large Area Multipurpose Society across the country with a total financial outlay of `2,516 crore is under implementation. An amount of `11.28 crore has been released to UP under this Project for the computerisation of 1,539 PACS.

—Amit Shah, Home Minister

ed by the National Level Project Software Vendor (NLPSV) selected by NABARD."

"The expected benefit of the computerisation of the PACS project, inter alia, are - increasing efficiency of their operations, ensuring speedy disbursal of loans, lowering of transaction costs, reducing imbalances in payments, seamless accounting with DCCBs and StCBs and increasing transparency," he said.

—FILE PHOTO

THIS WAS A DIFFERENT AMIT SHAH, PRAISE MUSLIM LEADERS

New Delhi (Agencies): A delegation of Muslim religious leaders met Union Home Minister Amit Shah late last night and flagged incidents of communal violence after Ram Navami and hate speeches. The delegation was led by Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani, secretary Niyaz Faruqui and All India Muslim Personal Law Board members Kamal Faruqui and Professor Akhtarul Wasey. Speaking to NDTV, Niyaz Faruqui said the delegation raised

sanctioned Safe City Projects in 8 cities’

New Delhi (Agencies): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned Safe City Projects under Nirbhaya Fund Scheme in eight cities Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow & Mumbai - as part of several initiatives for safety of women by the government.

The state governments have entrusted the responsibility of implementation of their projects to the police department in consultation with the local bodies and State Line Departments. Safe City Projects involve identi-

MHA ISSUES ADVISORY TO STATES AHEAD OF HANUMAN JAYANTI

New Delhi (ANI): Ministry of Home Affairs issued an advisory to all states on the maintenance of law and order ahead of Hanuman Jayanti. The MHA advised the states to ensure peaceful observance of the festival and keep track of factors that could disturb communal harmony. "The governments are encouraged to ensure law and order, the MHA said.

fication of hotspots for crime against women and deployment of various components including infrastructure, technology adoption and capacity building in the community through awareness programmes.

"MHA has put in place a Safe City Implementation and Monitoring Portal to enable the State Implementing Agencies to upload the assets deployed under the project and other details relating to the progress of implementation," Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Kumar Mishra said on Wednesday.

PERMISSION DENIED FOR HANUMAN JAYANTI YATRA

New Delhi (Agencies): The Delhi police conducted a flag march in Jahangirpuri on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming Hanuman Jayanti celebrations on April 6. The police have also denied permission to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and another group to hold processions in the Jahangirpuri locality of the national capital.

14 challenges facing the country. Recent incidents of communal violence in Bihar, West Bengal and Maharashtra were among the key topics discussed in the meeting, he said. "This was a different Amit Shah from the one we see delivering political speeches. He

responded positively, he heard us in detail, he was not in a denial mode," he said. The incidents, many of which took place in non-BJP ruled states, took place during Ram Navami processions. While the BJP has alleged that their rallies were attacked, the Opposition parties have said it was the BJP that engineered the violence for political gains. The Muslim leaders also raised the incident in Bihar's Nalanda in which a madrasa was set on fire, Faruqui said.

New Delhi (PTI): Veteran politician and former Union minister Ghulam Nabi Azad believes that the Congress is still run by "remote control" and he also came down heavily on a "new coterie of inexperienced sycophants" who manage its affairs.

Ahead of the release of his book 'Azaad -- an autobiography', the former Congress stalwart, who quit the party last year, refused to talk about the issues he had with his former colleagues, saying "the more I dig into the past, the more bitterness surfaces, and I don't want to dwell with that since I have stepped out of the party".

At the same time, Azad, who was chief minister of the erstwhile state of J&K and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said he had great respect for Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, but acknowledged there were political differences with Rahul Gandhi.

"...as an individual, I am not saying Rahul Gandhi is a bad person. As an individual he is a

DPAP chief Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks during an interview in New Delhi, Wednesday. —PHOTO BY PTI

AZAD IS ‘GHULAM’, SAYS CONGRESS AFTER FORMER LEADER ATTACKS RAHUL GANDHI

New Delhi (Agencies): Congress on Wednesday attacked former party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad for his comments against party leadership in his upcoming autobiography and in media statements.Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera accused Azad of exchanging his loyalty in lieu of a “Lutyens’ Bungalow”, noting that it was the Congress which gave him all the posts to emerge as a big leader. “The politician, who was supported by the Congress party, given almost all the top posts of the party, is is speaking against that party... he broke the trust of the party and when he left the party last year, he said ‘I am free now’, but after listening to his comments, it feels that he is (still a) Ghulam,” he added. Azad, in his statement praised PM Narendra Modi for his generosity and targeted Rahul Gandhi over the fate and the shrinking base of the Congress.

good person. Maybe we have some political issues but those are the political issues that I had with him as long as I was in the Congress.

Since I am no longer in the Congress party, I am nobody to tell him what is right for him and what is wrong for him,"

the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief said. "I can only wish him well both health wise and politically. It is for him to navigate. I only wish he is a good swimmer and he knows how to navigate the rough waters," Azad told PTI.

‘Beware of Scindia, a word of caution for PM’

New Delhi (PTI): The Congress today hit back at Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia for his scathing criticism of Rahul Gandhi, and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should “beware” of a man who did not stay loyal to his former party and will also “not be loyal” to him. He launched a sharp attack on Gandhi and the Congress, alleging

the party has been left with no ideology except the one of a “traitor” which works against the country. The BJP leader attacked the Congress for according Rahul Gandhi a “special treatment” following his conviction in a defamation case and accused the party of pressuring the judiciary, and doing everything possible to stay rele-

Partnership between India and Africa strengthened: Om Birla

First India Bureau

New Delhi: A parliamentary delegation from South Sudan, led by Jemma Nunu Kumba, Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly of South Sudan, called on the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, at the Parliament House Complex on Wednesday. At the outset, Birla congratulated Jemma Nunu Kumba on being elected as the first woman Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly of

LITERATURE OF REVENGE?

South Sudan. Talking on India’s relations with the African continent, Birla said that India and Africa have strong trade and economic ties over the cen-

turies and the longstanding trade, cultural ties and people-to-people contacts between the two countries The partnership between has strengthened.

NCERT removes portions of RSS, Gandhi & Godse from books

New Delhi (Agencies): National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has removed paragraphs from Class 12 Political Science textbooks that contained information about the ban briefly imposed on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) by the then government after the assassination of Mahat-

ma Gandhi. Along with this, paragraphs which stated that Gandhi’s quest for Hindu-Muslim unity provoked Hindu extremists have also been removed from the curriculum.

All these deletions are not part of the officially released booklet on rationalisation of syllabus, which is available on the NCERT website.

‘SHOULDN’T BE BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION’

New Delhi (PTI): NCERT chief Dinesh Saklani said it could have been an “oversight” that some deletions were not announced in its rationalisation exercise last year. Reiterating all necessary procedures were followed during the rationalisation that saw crucial chapters getting truncated, he said it should not be “blown out of proportion” and all changes which have been carried out will be notified in a day or two.

WHITEWASHING WITH A VENGEANCE: CONG

New Delhi (PTI) : The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the government over texts missing from NCERT's new class 12 textbooks, including Mahatma Gandhi's pursuit of Hindu-Muslim unity irking the right-wing and the ban on the RSS for some time, and called it "whitewashing with a vengeance". The NCERT, however, claims that no curriculum trimming has happened this year and the syllabus was rationalised last year.

vant. Slamming Scindia for his remarks, Congress’ media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said, “We would like advice the prime minister, please beware of the man who despite attaining political heights under the Congress party did not stay loyal to the Congress party, he will not be loyal to you,” the Congress leader said.

IN THE COURTYARD

TEMP STAY ON SHOW-CAUSE NOTICE TO ANIL UNDER BLACK MONEY ACT TO CONTINUE: HC

New Delhi: The Bombay HC on Wednesday continued till further orders an interim stay on show-cause notice and penalty demand issued to industrialist Anil Ambani by the Income Tax department under the Black Money Act. A division bench of Justices posted Ambani’s petition challenging the notice and penalty demand for hearing on April 28, and gave time to the IT department to file its reply. The HC had in September 2022 granted an interim stay to the show-cause notice pending hearing.

‘SEEK CENTRAL FORCES FOR HANUMAN JAYANTI’

New Delhi: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday asked the Mamata Banerjee government to seek paramilitary forces from the centre to keep the peace during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.

The order comes against the backdrop of a spate of violence in Bengal’s Howrah and Hooghly districts during Ram Navami processions. The paramilitary forces, the court said, will generate confidence and ensure law and order.

SC AGREES TO HEAR LAWYERS ON VIDEO CALL DUE TO COVID

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today took note of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country and said the SC is willing to hear lawyers via video conferencing. A bench comprising the Chief Justice of India and Justice JB Pardiwala said the court is more than willing to permit lawyers to appear through the hybrid mode. “We can hear you through video conferencing mode also,” the Chief Justice of India said.

DELHI HIGH COURT TO HEAR SUKESH’S PLEA ON JULY 31 IN 2017 EC BRIBERY CASE

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted more time to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar to file his written submissions in the plea challenging the framing of charges against him under the anti-money laundering law in a 2017 Election Commission corruption case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had registered the case. On March 2, the court had asked the ED and Chandrashekhar to file written submissions. During the hearing on Wednesday, the alleged conman’s counsel Anant Malik sought more time to file the written submissions.

Shah shares the input through a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah

‘MHA

LS Speaker Om Birla with speaker of South Sudan Jemma Nunu Kumba at the Parliament House Complex on Wednesday.

Universities need to focus on skill development: Guv Mishra

Brij University should develop fundamental culture of research, says Guv

Ravi Katara

Bharatpur: Underlining the importance of education in the social and economic development of the country, Governor Kalraj Mishra on Wednesday called for paying more attention to the skill development of the students in universities.

He said that the university should create such courses and implement them effectively so that the students can be motivated to continuously learn new things and make themselves self-reliant from a professional point of view.

He was addressing the third convocation of the Maharaja Surajmal Brij University of Bharatpur. Referring to the new education policy made on the basic concepts of easy access, quality, and accountability for all, he emphasized its effective implementation.

TOURISTS SPOT TIGRESS HUNTING DEER IN R’BORE

Sawai Madhopur: Tourists at Ranthambore National Park on Tuesday sighted Tigress T-39, popularly known as Noor for her bright glowing skin, while hunting a deer. The tigress killed the deer within a few seconds in Zone -1 of the national park. One of the tourists presented on the spot captured the whole incident on camera and got enthralled with the memorable moment. The deer tried to run away and save his life, but it did not get freed from the clutches of the tigress. The tigress hunted the deer in just 20 seconds.—Rakesh Tatwal

Woman along with son dies by suicide, in-laws booked for dowry

Mukesh Mathrani

Barmer: A 25-year-old woman died by suicide along with her 2-yearold son by jumping into a water tank. The incident has been reported from the Chohtan police station area in Barmer. On getting informed police reached the spot and recovered the bodies. On the basis of the complaint, police booked the accused under a dowry case.

According to the information late on Tuesday night, police got informed that a woman and her son had died by drowning. The deceased were identified as Panni Devi (25) and her son Harish. Later police informed the deceased family members.

Raj phases out 68% 15-yr-old diesel vehicles

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: After the instructions of NGT, 15 years old diesel commercial vehicles are banned in Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Alwar cities. In compliance with the instructions of NGT, the Transport Department is rapidly working and phased out about 68 percent of the vehicles in these cities.

Maharaja Surajmal Brij University should develop the fundamental culture of research and research on such topics related to local history, art, and culture should also be encouraged.

—Kalraj Mishra, Governor

Two women arrested in theft case escape

Mukesh Mathrani

Barmer: Two suspected women who were caught by Jasol police in Barmer district escaped from police custody late on Tuesday night. Women were caught by the police in the vicinity of Jasol Mata temple in a suspected theft case. It is said that women escaped around 3.30 am at night when the police

personnel was sleeping. After the issue came to light, a search operation was launched but till the last report, they absconded. them.

On Wednesday the deceased father alleged that his daughter’s inlaws were harassing her for dowry. He alleged that so many times they have tried to explain them at a social level despite this they harassed her, said a police official.

The NGT’s intention behind banning these vehicles is to save these cities from pollution as 15-year-old commercial diesel vehicles spread pollution very fast which causes problems for the people.

In order to phase out

15 years old commercial diesel vehicles quickly, the department has also decided to give an exemption for scrapping. If a 15 years old diesel vehicle is given to the scrap center, then the vehicle owner will be able to buy a new vehicle (on private 25 percent and 15 percent on commercial) tax and registration fees will be exempted.

People protest against rape-murder of minor

Ravi Sharma

Udaipur: A large number of people took out a protest march in Udaipur Wednesday against the alleged rape and killing of a nine-year-old tribal girl and demanded the death sentence for the culprits. The tribal community members gathered at Mohta Park and marched towards the Udaipur Collectorate raising slo-

gans. They demanded death sentence for the guilty, Rs 50 lakh com-

pensation and a government job for a family member.

“Tribals from different parts have come together demanding jus-

tice for the victim. The accused should be given the death penalty. In the last two years, several such incidents have occurred with tribals so the state government should take notice of it,” Shambhu Lal Gameti, who was among the protesters, told reporters.

Udaipur SP Vikas Sharma said the accused has been arrested and a compensation has been given to the family as per the rules. “

E-MITRA

PORTAL FOR MAKING OWN WEBSITE IN RAJ

Jaipur: Now it is easy to create one’s own website. Under the initiative of the Department of Information Technology and Communications, website creation service started on E-Mitra portal. This service is useful for small traders of the State. Any citizen or businessman can create his website. A person will be able to make own website immediately at affordable rates. The MoU was signed between DOIT and Uniqeus Technologies. The website will be built through Uniqeus Technologies.

Three youth killed as car loses control, overturns in Barmer

Ashok Shera

Barmer: Three youths were killed in Barmer on Wednesday after their car lost its balance and overturned. Police informed the deceased has been identified as Khangar Singh (25), Shyam Singh (24) and Prem Singh (25), all residents of Mithra village in Barmer district.

“The victims had gone somewhere and were returning to their village when their Scorpio car lost its balance and

COURTESY MEET!

overturned. Police Station area. Two of them died on the spot while one of them succumbed to injuries during treatment in a district hospital,” police said.

ONE KILLED, FOUR INJURED AS BUS

FALLS INTO POND

Karauli: A person was killed while four others were injured in Karauli on Wednesday after the bus they were travelling in lost its balance and fell into a pond, police said. Police informed the incident took place in Sesri village at around 10:45 am.

“The deceased has been identified as Vishram Gurjar (22), a resident of Nayapura in Karauli. The bus was heading towards Mandrayal from Karauli when it fell into a pond in Sesri village. The injured were rushed to Karauli district hospital for treatmen ,” police added.

Ban on DJ brings sigh of relief to people in Bundi district

Bundi (PTI): The complete ban on DJ has brought much-wanted relief to the people of the Bundi district in Rajasthan.

The step was taken by the district administration after locals, in the month of February, proposed to form peacekeeping samitis (committees) for a complete ban on blaring music a common sight at public and private functions in recent times. These committees unanimously accepted the proposal paving way for a complete ban on disc jockeys in the district from early March.

Those suffering from health ailments said the ban has prevented them from further inconvenience, adding that the high-decibel music affected their overall wellbeing.

Governor Kalraj Mishra inaugurated the third convocation ceremony of Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur by lighting the lamp on Wednesday. Governor also awarded the degrees to the students and honoured the faculty.

Tribal community members gathered at Mohta Park & marched towards the Collectorate demanding death sentence for the accused and compensation for victim’s kin in Udaipur on Wednesday.

Accused Sumitra Devi & Munni Devi Bawari.

Mangled Scorpio after the accident in Barmer.

Deepti Kiran Maheshwari, BJP MLA from Rajsamand, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on Wednesday. She presented a picture of Shrinathji to PM Modi. “Amazing luck! Unforgettable. Got the privilege of meeting the most popular leader of the world, the illustrious Prime Minister of India, the craftsman of self-reliant India, the dreamer of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Rajarshi, the most respected Narendra Modi ji. Got his inspirational guidance,” she tweeted. About Om Birla, Deepti tweeted that she got very useful guidance from him, gratitude.

ENHANCING EDU: CM APPROVES FUNDS FOR 7 STATE VARSITIES

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: The State government is constantly expanding facilities for higher and quality education in the State. In this sequence, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to give grant amount to 7 universities of the State under the Rajasthan Higher Technical Quality Improvement Scheme.

Under this, Rs two cr each for Haridev Joshi Journalism and Mass Communication University (Jaipur), Jai Narayan Vyas University (Jodhpur), M.B.M. University (Jodhpur), Maharaja Ganga Singh University (Bikaner) and Rajasthan University (Jaipur).

Besides this, Rs 1.31 cr for Govind Guru Tribal University (Banswara) and Rs 35 lakh has been approved for Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University (Sikar).

`2 cr each for HJU, JNVU, MBM, MGSU & RU; `1.31 cr for GGTU, `35L for Shekhawati varsities are approved

Necessary resources and equipment will be purchased in all these Universities with sanctioned amount

155 Govt Primary Schools upgraded to Upper Primary PARA-LEGAL

Jaipur: Now people will be able to get legal help in relation to missing children and crimes against them. For this, the State government will appoint para-legal volunteers in the police stations of the state.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to appoint volunteers. One volunteer each (total-165) will be deployed in 66 police stations of district headquarters and 99 police stations in ru ral areas of the State and the volunteers will get remunera tion up to Rs 15,000 per month. This will put a financial burden of Rs 2.25 crore on the state government.

Jaipur: 155 Government primary schools in Raj have been upgraded to Upper Primary schools. With this, even after class 5th, students will get opportunities for further studies closer to home.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has ap-

Congress outlines strategy to hold district- level meetings

Yogesh Sharma

Jaipur: After the divisional level, the state Congress leadership will move towards districts and assembly constituencies for meeting the party workers.

20 in Jaisalmer district, 16 in Udaipur district, 12 in Nagaur district, 11 in Bikaner district, 10 in Ajmer district, 8 in Chittorgarh district, 6 in Dungarpur district, 6 in Churu district, 4 schools in Hanumangarh district, 2 schools in Jaipur district,

Jaipur: Congress party’s ‘Jai Bharat Satyagraha’ campaign against Rahul’s disqualification from LS & against the Modi government has been postponed for the time being.The campaign was to start in the districts from April 6 but it has been postponed due to CM Gehlot being corona positive. New date will be announced later. PCC spokesperson RC Chaudhary said that district level meetings were to be held in Barmer, Jaisalmer on April 6 & in Pratapgarh & Chittorgarh dists on April 7. CM Gehlot, state In-charge Sukhjinder Randhawa, PCC Chief GS Dotasara were to attend the campaign.

CM Ashok Gehlot, State Congress incharge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra have chalked out a strategy for visiting districts and assembly constituencies. In the conferences organised at district and assembly level, the focus will be on highlighting Gehlot govt’s feats and issues of Rahul Gandhi & Adani will also be raised. The move assumes significance in the light of the fact that Randhawa has taken up the task of bringing Congress back to power in Rajasthan. Talking to media, Randhawa said that schemes of state govt are excellent and they will be highlighted among the people.

With Om Birla’s efforts, ‘Kota-Bundi Khel Mahotsav’ to begin from May1

First India Bureau

Kota: A sports festival will be organised in Kota-Bundi parliamentary constituency from May 1 on LS Speaker Om Birla’s initiatiative.

OM BIRLA TO VISIT

JAIPUR ON FRIDAY

New Delhi: Lok Sabha

Still no ‘free hand’ to Dotasra

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Rajasthan PCC

Chief GS Dotasra appears to have earned the trust and honour of senior leaders and thus he has full “Powers”! This means that no one is stopping him from taking decisions regarding the organisation. In fact, State in-charge Sukhjinder Randhawa has the same attitude towards him and sources reveal that his thinking is that there should

be no hindrance in strengthening the organisation and it should be active at district, block, & booth levels. But there is still a ‘grey area’ & question arises is as to who is stopping PCC Chief Dotasra from working ‘freely?’ Till now even the Dist Prez couldn’t be declared as per his wish & the extended team of PCC hasn’t been released yet. That’s why Dotasra needs both ‘free hand’ and ‘freedom.’

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: RHB Commissioner, Pawan Arora on Wednesday, encouraged the personnel by congratulating the Board’s team on the 100th project of the division, ‘The Udyan Apartment’ in Chaupasni, Jodhpur being registered with RERA. Arora congratulated the team saying, “RHB is following 100% RERA norms.”

“After registering 100 projects in RERA, RHBhas become the largest RERA registered organisation in the country.

Under the leadership of UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal & RERA Chairman NC Goyal, compliance of RERA is being ensured in all the projects of the division.

A small function is being organised at the Board’s HQs today, wherein, Chairman of RERA Raj, NC Goyal will be honoured by RHB. A trophy will also be given by RERA since 100 projects of RHB are registered & the staff, who have been instrumental in this achievement, will also be honoured,” Arora said.

The poster of this unique sports event at parliamentary constituency level was released in Delhi on Wednesday by LS Speaker Om Birla, Union Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur & RS MP, eminent athlete and President of Indian Olympic Association

Anurag Thakur and PT Usha unveil the poster of ‘Khel Mahotsav’ in the presence of Om Birla in New Delhi on Wednesday. The mega event will be organised in Kota and Bundi constituencies.

PT Usha. Kabaddi, tennis ball cricket and tug of war competitions will be organised under the Sports Festival. Sepa-

rate teams of men and women will be formed at village level. The first level matches will be held at Gram Panchayats.

Speaker Om Birla will be on a one-day visit to Jaipur on Friday. As per the schedule, Om Birla will reach Jaipur at 1:45 pm and will take part in the religious conference and felicitation ceremony organised by the All India Ramjan Mandal at Shri Ram Colony in Sanganer. Later, he also scheduled to visit Raj Bhavan. The Speaker will also attend the ‘Chaitra Fair’ organised at Amrapur Place on MI Road from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. He will leave for New Delhi at 9.55 pm. His OSD Rajeev Dutta will also accompany him during the visit.

PAYING TRIBUTES

Dr CP Joshi pays tributes to late Heera Singh Samota, the father of the Secretary of Rajasthan Cricket Association, Bhawani Shankar Samota at his residence in Nangal Nathusar village in Sri Madhopur city in Sikar district on Wednesday. Dr Joshi also consoled the bereaved family members. He was accompanied by Lal Chand Kataria and Udai Lal Anjana.

Several bigwigs pay tributes to late Shakuntala Gupta in condolence meet

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur: The condolence meeting of Shakuntala Gupta, mother of Information Commissioner DB Gupta, was held at Vivekananda Lecture Hall of MNIT, Jaipur and a ‘Hawan’ was held at the residence of AB Gupta, the brother of DB Gupta on Wednesday. CEO and Editor-inChief of First India and CMD First India News

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra paid his tributes and

consoled DB Gupta and other family members during the ‘Hawan.’ Shakuntala Gupta had passed away in Bikaner on Sunday following a heart attack and was cremated at Mokshadham in Jhalana on Monday.

Among those who attended the condolence meeting included Industries Minister Shakuntala Rawat, CS Usha Sharma, Arvind Mayaram, ML Lather, Sheetal Dhankhar, Ra-

jiv Arora, Kuldeep Ranka, Anand Kumar, Alok Gupta, T Ravikanth, Kunjilal Meena, Vaibhav Galriya, Pawan Arora, Dr Samit Sharma, Antar Singh Nehra,

Brij Kishore Sharma, Ashok Singhvi, CS Rajan, Mahesh Sharma, Anil Gupta, Mahendra Soni, Kumar

Dhariwal

the people during their padyatra under the Congress’ ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo’ campaign in Ward No.50 of Ganpati Nagar in Kunhari area in Kota on Wednesday.

‘Leases to be issued in camps at wards soon’

Bhanwar S Charan

Kota: Now the residents of Kota won’t have to go to the Corporation & UIT to get the residential lease of their plot as they will be given ownership rights by setting up camps in their own wards. UDH and LSG Minister Shanti Dhariwal said this during the padyatra under the ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo’ drive on Wednesday.

He said that relief is being given to the masses by giving relaxation and exemption in the rules under the ‘Prashasan Shehron Ke

Sang’ drive. Under the rule, now the process of making ‘pattas’ will be simplified so that more and more applicants can get the ownership of their house and plot.

“For the applicants whose files are not available in the departments due to being old, relaxation has been given in the new rules, such applicants will be able to apply for lease by giving a document of their house and plot. After verification, the team of the department will make a lease and give it according to the rules,” he said.

CM Ashok Gehlot and Sukhjinder Randhawa during the divisionallevel workers’ conference being held under the ‘Sankalp Satyagraha’ in support of Rahul Gandhi in Jaipur. Also seen here are Mamta Bhupesh and Parsadi Lal Meena. —FILE PHOTO

CM Ashok Gehlot

RHB becomes country’s largest RERA registered organisation, says Arora

Shanti

and Amit Dhariwal meet

Pal Gautam, Tapesh Panwar, PS Mehra and others.

Pawan Arora pays tributes to late Shakuntala Gupta.

Usha Sharma during the condolence meeting at the Vivekananda Lecture Hall.

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra interacts with DB Gupta and Veenu Gupta during the ‘Hawan’ held at the residence of DB Gupta’s brother, AB Gupta at the MNIT campus in Jaipur on Wednesday. —PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Kuldeep Ranka pays tributes during the condolence meet. Also seen is Kunjilal Meena.

Late Shakuntala Gupta

DB Gupta, Rajiv Arora & others during the condolence meet held at MNIT’s Vivekananda Lecture Hall in Jaipur on Wednesday.

tum in recent weeks, as influencers around the world have incorporated beige into their wardrobes. A monochrome look is an option, but to create a more striking appearance, mixing different fabrics and textures is

BBlack is no longer the reigning colour, as beige has gained ground in the womenswear wardrobe. Despite being previously considered dull or classic, beige is now a go-to colour for fashion-forward women. The shade’s versatility allows it to be worn year-round and paired with many other colours. Cottagecore, a trend that celebrates nature and simplicity, has also played a role in the increasing popular-

In conclusion, beige is a classic colour that continues to be a chic choice in the fashion world. Its versatility, easy wear ability, and ability to work with other colours make it a trend that’s here to stay. So go ahead and add a touch of beige to your wardrobe, you won’t

MRIDULA SHARMA cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Since beige is an earthy color, it is frequently used by fashion aficionados and is a colour that connotes power and vitality. City First highlights the significance of beige colour in the fashion world

Naari who is also called a ‘Wonder Woman’ nowadays, was highly regarded with dignity and grace in ancient times in our Vedas, Puranas and other epics written in Indian culture. Though a woman’s image has changed a lot from the Veda period till Kalyuga, the era of social media, and the cyber world, still she is a subject of discourse, hereafter, ideas are being conceived and aborted in the race of modernity; ethics are being cut and designed like modern outfits; societal norms are being doubted and effected between rise and fall; identity is being driven and misplaced amid right and duty; and re-inspection is being done with further discourse again on a woman. Now while doing the re-inspection, there are questions that arise in my mind. Does this cyber world and social media culture assist in equipping a woman to fill her inner self with vigour and audacity and emancipating her further or tarnishing the prior built-up ‘Goddess’ or ‘Devi’ image of her?

The status of women in the early times of Ramayana, Mahabharata, along with Vedas and Puranas, the Indian Epic Literature showcased women on a higher pedestal but later the image was degraded and social strata with censures and patriarchal mindset aided in differentiation and discrimination being biased in treatment towards women for own benefits. Men took the dominant role making women only slaves for fulfilling domestic responsibilities and treating them as inferior and machines to give birth to children. However, it was believed in shastras that ‘here women are worshipped, there live

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20 Yoga would help in raising energy levels and improve your metabolism.

Some of you are going experience emotional fulfillment on romantic front. Place emphasis on domestic affairs to enhance the domestic tranquility and harmony. Associate yourself with a humanitarian group.

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

Your hard work and dedication are likely to be noticed by seniors, paving way for promotion or increment. Better to consult an expert in financial matters before making an investment. Family will be supportive of career aspirations. Harsh words may create a rift in your romantic relationship.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

PERSPECTIVE OF BUILDING WOMEN'S IMAGE Media Lexis and Cyber World

the Gods, wherever they are not worshipped, all actions result in failure (Manusmriti 3/56), yet their condition deteriorated. If we look at newspapers, magazines, TV channels and other print or online media platforms, women of today are bold, ferocious, self-resilient, liberated, emancipated, authoritative and influential. Though they are handling the home and professional front both excellently yet treatment as a sex object is not yet abridged. They are still treated as mere bodies and some contemporary well-regarded female authors such as Meghna Pant in her book 'Boys Don’t Cry' and Meena Kandasamy in 'When I Hit You' voiced against domestic violence and worst treatment like animals towards women being brutal and savage.

Today’s woman in the lexis and expressions of media is a saviour and destroyer both; it’s up to the society and men living in it how it could be preceded with. Within her, she has the power to construct, foster and alter and moreover if Durga or Kaali inside is awakened, she can kill the demon and has the guts to win her own battles. She is no more the woman of ancient times covering herself in the veil or limiting herself to the four-walled peripheries of being submissive. She knows how to fight for her rights and utilize her energy utmost.

self to the four-walled her rights and utilize an object of entertain-

ing tarnished and more restrictions are to be imposed.

Hence journalism was men’s territory earlier based on their chauvinistic thought process, women's image conveyed by media has still not been fully improvised and men even after doing crime are portrayed as heroes and women as the cause of the act.

Current journalistic culture needs to change the course of action hence it’s still far behind the way it is expected to contribute and alter the pre-prevailing male-dominating approach of looking at women as entertainment stuff to put forward in front of the readers and spectators hence it creates a lasting impact on brains of youth of the nation not to have regard for women and girls, leading further towards more cybercrimes and day-today insecurities and loopholes in societies. In the era of netizens,

where TikTok videos, reels, Insta-Facebook stories, and Twitter should assist in creating a positive identity, it’s bringing criticism and more trolls at times. The stereotype and sexist image of women has to be overlooked focusing on and promoting her other virtues and skills and the wonders she does or can do as an entrepreneur, writer, doctor, player, teacher, homemaker, politician or actress etc. serving the family and the society. So, the image has to be constructive, not destructive and the media has to doubly crosscheck that, henceforth it will add to the perception of the world to see women grow optimistically. There should be some brainstorming and image-building taglines or punchlines. More serious problems and earthly issues should be presented so that domestic violence, rape, eve-teasing, pornography, sexu-

al harassment, and other cybercrimes related to women can be lessened. In a way, women in any society or nation play a vital role in holistic growth, therefore they have to be secured and their growth has to be taken care of well. And media can play an important role in awakening social change. Sensitizing the cases of victims, making it sensational news if any sex racket is disclosed, for more likes, comments and fan following is a trendy thing for local journalists and even for reputed news channels for TRPs though it’s morally and legally unfair to do. Whether it’s a brutal rape case of a child, teenage or college going girl or an old lady or the horrid murders and shameful crimes, the media need not spice up the news differently and should be more sensible in handling such grave issues.

It is good day to confess your love as stars appear favourable for positive reply. Your sole dependency on friends may fail to bring any respite from loneliness today. Roadblock in the matrimonial alliance of kin gets cleared bringing happiness for entire family. Healthy will be satisfactory.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

A sound monetary position would enable you to keep pace with changing times. Avoid raising controversial issues at home to maintain harmony. Successful implementation of new ideas and projects would add to your prestige on the professional front.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Distant relatives may drop in for a surprise visit. Investment antiques and jewellery would bring handsome financial gains. On professional front, recognition for good work would motivate you to work harder. Those awaiting an affirmation on romantic front are likely to get lucky today.

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

Rewards and recognition will come your way for your involvement in a social endeavour. It’s a very good day to take calculated risks in financial matters. Those suffering from chronic ailments may find remarkable improvement in their health with home remedies.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 23 - DEC 22

You will succeed in resolving disputes with family members, normalizing ties. You will remain much in demand on social front. You need to stand by romantic partner during testing times to make the relationship stronger. Seek opinion of expert before opting for a health supplement.

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20

Develop a good adaptability to handle pressurized situation on professional front. Paying special attention to plan your career would give immense joy. You are likely to get clearance or approval for your construction plans. You find things moving in the way you want them.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

the era of netizens, without diminishing and more focus should of achievements and ditionally, ensuring cation. The participawomen as decision-

Chances of being misled by competitors in business are high, so remain alert. You may get a chance to pursue old hobby. Health tips from an expert will enable you to get closer to your fitness goals. Your generous behavior would enable to enjoy some lovely moments with family.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23 Senior management will be appreciative of your creative inputs on professional front. Seek the opinion of your family before finalizing a property deal. An impromptu invitation to a function from an unexpected friend is likely to be received. Overall a good day.

On one side, the media projects woman as an object of entertainment and on the other hand, it criticizes the act itself. Like on the railway station of Patna, Bihar, porn was shown and people relished it utmost local media displayed it everywhere still women have to take all the blames and their images are be-

to take all the blames

Although media is simultaneously addressing drives related to empowerment and equality, yet supposed to be more responsible and sensible in handling solemn subjects without diminishing the image of women and more focus should be on coverage of areas of achievements and global recognition, additionally, ensuring health and quality education. The participation and involvement of women as decisionmakers and policymakers in journalism should be a step to improvise, deal with and censor information to put forward and should be given serious positions and roles in communication technologies and media networks to strengthen the image of women and to make media policies better in handling issues related to women.

Avoid being indulgent in your spending to balance budget. Continue to put in efforts at work and you will see promising opportunities coming your way. Matrimonial match for siblings will bring happiness for entire family. You will get a good price for your property.

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

Don’t give a firm commitment in financial matters before considering the viability of the project. You succeed in completing an important project well before deadline. Disagreements on the family front are foreseen. Your intuition will save you from a tricky spot today.

provise, deal with and put forward and ous positions and tion technologies and strengthen the image make media policies

DR SHALINI YADAV Writer, Editor & Professor

PROMOTIONS!

Priyanka Chopra is one of the popular Indian actresses who established herself as one of the most talented stars in the global cinema platform, with years of hard work and dedication. The actress is all set

which came with a voluminous trail and a bold thigh-high slit. She complemented her look with bold makeup and wore black heels. Whereas the latter looked handsome in an all-black suit. Here are the pictures.

Confirmed breakup

‘RISE UP BABY’

amantha Ruth Prabhu shared a glimpse from her vanity van as she got ready. Samantha also celebrated 4 years of her blockbuster film Majili, directed by Shiva Nirvana. Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to Instagram and shared a pic as she preps for her shoot. She is seen getting her makeup and hair done with closed eyes as the pic was clicked. She captioned the pic, ‘Rise up baby’ with the song Flooded by Kaija in the background. For the unversed, Sa-

Ever since Rhea Kapoor announced her project The Crew, fans have been eagerly waiting to hear more about it. Well, Bebo recently opened up on the fashion and style of this film. When she was asked will she be taking style and fashion a notch higher? The actress replied, “I’m sure! Rhea is like known for her style and for creating different kinds of designs. And you know it is a fun film. Ya! That’s the vibe of the film so hopefully, we will be able to create that.” In a recent interview with Variety Bebo elaborated on The Crew and said that it is going to be gloss and glamour. And it’s a comedy chick flick heist film. “That will be the Hindi masala commercial film as compared to ‘Devotion’ and Hansal’s film.”

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Her post...

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Actress Sushmita Sen is one of the most loved Bollywood actresses who is often called the beauty with a brain. In December 2021, the actress confirmed that her relationship with Rohman Shawl is over, but they continue to remain friends. Since then, they have been spotted at several public and family events together. The actress has recently shared a post that sparked speculations among fans and netizens that she is back with her former beau Rohman Shawl. In the post, Sushmita Sen shared a few videos where the actress is seen practicing stretching and yoga asanas with Rohman and daughter

Alisah. Captioning the video, she wrote, ““Will is the only way” #36days. Now allowed more training!!! I leave to shoot for AARYA in Jaipur shortly…and here are my loved ones, keeping me company & helping me get back in the zone!!! Kisses Alisah Shona & @rohmanshawl I love you guys!!! #duggadugga ”

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Mahira Sharma

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden

Sushmita Sen

INSPECTION OF PALACE ON WHEELS D

CITY FIRST harmendra Rathore, Chairman of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, interacted with the tourists travelling from Delhi to Jaipur in the royal train called ‘Palace on Wheels’, which is called the cultural ambassador of Rajasthan, on Wednesday. Corporation Chairman Rathore inspected the royal train, took stock of the arrangements and

JAI BAJRANGBALI KI!

On the occasion of Hanuman Janmotsav, lakhs of devotees thronged Balaji’s court at Dojanti Balaji Dham in Fatehpur. Prabhudayal Bochiwal, Patron of the temple informed that on this occasion, Devkinandan Bhajan Mandi recited musical Sunderkand and Mahila Mandal presented mesmerizing hymns at the bhajan evening. Coordinator Monu Sharma conveyed that various dignitaries including Prabhudayal Sharma, Sulochana Sharma, Nikita Rinwa, Anju Matolia, Seema Chotia, Mona Rai along with others were present on the occasion.

Bidding Adieu

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The ICFAI University, Agra Road, Jaipur, celebrated IMPRESSIONS’23 (Fresher’s Cum-Farewell Meet) to welcome the newly admitted students and to bid farewell to the final year students on April 4, at the university campus.

The program commenced with cultural activities such as group dance, group singing and a ramp walk. Competitions for Mr & Ms Fresher and Mr & Ms Farewell were conducted at the event.

The participants displayed their talent and the top five performers were selected for the final Q&A round hosted by RJ Naini from

INCREDIBLE ART!

spoke to the employees. During the inspection, he also took feedback from the tourists travelling on the royal train.

Corporation Chairman Rathore discussed with the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS)

The 86th annual fair of Hanumanji was organised under the auspices of Shri Badke Balaji Trust at Badke Balaji Dham Hanuman ji temple located at the bus stand on Wednesday. The Trust President of the temple, Ramesh Kumar Bhinda and Mahant Rakesh Kumar Bhinda shared that the idol of the lord was decorated with flowers, Mahant Hanuman Sahay Bhinda and Mahant Ravi Shankar Sharma started the fair by performing Maha arti of Hanumanji. During the occasion, Agriculture Minister Lalchand Kataria, MLA Ganga Devi, District Council member Harshay Yadav, former MLA Kailash Verma, Ashok Kundanpura, Balvendra Singh (Public Servant), Sarpanch Banshidhar Garhwal, Rajendra Kumar Sharma, Jagdish Fagodia along with others prayed for happiness and prosperity.

officer Seema Kumar and expressed his desire to run the royal train Palace on Wheels by making new circuits from Jaipur to Pushkar or Jaipur to Mavli Fulad or Jaipur to Udaipur in the off-season from May to August.

Performance

Monitoring for Action @ IIHMR

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My FM, RJ Nupur and RJ Nikhil from Radio City. Other than these three, more awards including Chic of the Evening, Dapper of the Evening and Star Performer of the Evening were also given to best dressed and most talented students.

The President of the University Prof Dr H P Singh highlighted the achievements of the final-year students and motivated all the students to serve the nation in all possible manners. Over 1000 students participated in the event. The event successfully ended up with DJ night followed by dinner. At last vote of thanks was given to all guests by the Regional Head.

DURING THE DAY!

BJP leader Javved Qureshi, State Vice President of BJP Minority Morcha and in-charge of Jaipur Division, along with his team reached Gaushala Ram Dwara and fed jaggery and fodder to the cows, then distributed fruits to the patients in SMS Hospital and fed food to the poor recently. In the holy month of Ramzan, a special Iftar was organised in the evening, in which many BJP leaders and many prominent office bearers were present. Qureshi thanked everyone on the occasion and said that it is a coincidence that the Indian New Year and the holy month of Ramzan coincide. On this occasion, BJP State President CP Joshi, MLA Satish Poonia, Jaipur MP Ramcharan Bohra, State Secretary Ashok Saini, Law Department Head Khemchand Sharma, Morcha State President M Sadiq Khan, National VP Hussain Khan and other dignitaries were also present.

On the eve of the Hanuman Jayanti, Artist Ajay Rawat beautifully sculpted a powerful sand sculpture of Shri Bajrangbali in Pushkar on Wednesday.

PMA (Performance Monitoring for Action) India, a project on family planning (FP) and other key health indicators, disseminated survey results for 2022 on Wednesday. IIHMR University implements the PMA India project in Rajasthan. The workshop was chaired by Dr Rajendra Prasad Doriya, Director, RCH, Department of Medical, Health, and Family Welfare, Govt. of Rajasthan.

Dr Girish Dwivedi, Project Director, Family Welfare, Govt. of Rajasthan, Dr PR Sodani,

President, IIHMR University; and Dr Anoop Khanna, Principal Investigator, PMA India, and Professor, IIHMR University, were also present during the event.

On the occasion, Dr Rajendra Prasad Doriya said, “The PMA project has significantly strengthened our healthcare systems by improving data quality, monitoring and evaluation. “With the use of PMA data, we have been able to monitor the progress of our healthcare programs and identify areas where we need to focus our efforts, which has led to a significant

improvement in the health status of our citizens and increased the use of family planning methods.” In Rajasthan, data collection is led by the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), in Jaipur under the project PMA India. IIHMR University implements the project in collaboration with Jhpiego, Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with support from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Rajasthan. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

A press conference was organised at the Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur under the chairmanship of the chairman on Wednesday. During the conference it was announced that the akademi’s most prestigious award, ‘Kalavid’ will be announced by the President. Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, Jaipur will honour eight senior artists of the state with the academy’s highest honour ‘Kalavid’ on April 25. Academy President Laxman Vyas shared that in the year 2013, senior artists of the state Prof. Veerbala Bhavsar, Jaipur, and Kanhaiya Lal Verma Sambharlek were given this honor. After that, this honour has now been given to Dr Shail Choyal, Prof. CS Mehta Prof. Bhawani Shankar Sharma, Shabbir Hasan Qazi, Deepika Hazra, Dr Rita Pratap Subroto Mandal and Mahavir Swami. These artists will be honoured by the Academy for their astonishing artworks.

Different is beautiful

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Trending styles and personality enhancement session curated by Megha Gupta, Founder FBS was organised for the Fit Body & Soul members on Wednesday at SOUL, Jaipur. A fun-filled session by Abhimanyu Tomar, founder of Style Skool, on the topics like

how women should style and carry themselves on different occasions and what makeup they should wear on different occasions was also orchestrated. Along with the latest trends and special tips on styling, Abhimanyu gave a practical demo session to all the women present at the event on how to carry and style differ-

ent outfits. Seeing the growing craze of Western wear and Indowestern trends in weddings, a special party makeup hack was also taught with many amusing activities.

The sizzling event was planned beautifully by Prachi Khandelwal, Suchita Manak Bohra and Shweta Surana.

On the eve of Hanuman Jayanti Utsav, a tableau of fifty-six pieces was put up on the temple premises. Ambabadi Hanuman Mandir Trust General Secretary Surendra Kumar Gupta ‘Anupam’, shared that the entire area of Hanuman Park has been decorated on the theme of Ayodhya. The entire temple premises has been beautified with live tableau with trees and leaves. During the festival, devotees of Lord Hanuman will celebrate the birth anniversary of Maruti Nandan with much pomp.

Dharmendra Rathore, RTDC Chairman with others during the inspection

Captivated tourists during the occasion

Dharmendra Rathore during the inspection

(L-R) Dr Anoop Khanna, Dr PR Sodani, Dr Kailash Saran, Dr Kamlesh Lalchandani, Dr RP Doriya, Dr KP Sharma and Dr Girish Dwivedi

Mansi Kumar, Akansha Jain, Megha Gupta, Swati Nagoria, Jolly Gupta, Suchita Manak Bohra and Aditi Choudhary

Laxman Vyas and Dr Rajnish Harsh

Shweta Surana , Abhimanyu Tomar and Megha Kotawala

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO