First India-Jaipur Edition-08th May 2023

I WILL HANG MYSELF IF ALLEGATIONS PROVED: WFI CHIEF

Lucknow: WF) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, accused of sexual harassment and intimidation by women wrestlers, on Sunday said that he would “hang himself if even a single allegation against him was proved”.

ALL-WOMEN PARADE NEXT R-DAY: CENTRE TO FORCES

New Delhi: The Defence Ministry is planning to increase participation of women in next year’s Republic Day parade amid the defence forces opening up additional avenues and senior command roles.

RAJASTHAN ROYALS GO DOWN BRAVELY

SRH beat RR by four wickets in last-ball IPL thriller

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: Abdul Samad smashed a six off the last ball as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a high-scoring IPL thriller on Sunday.

Riding on aggressive fifties by Jos Buttler (95) and Sanju Samson (66), Rajasthan Royals posted a challenging 214 for two after winning the toss and electing to bat. In response, Abhishek Sharma (55), Rahul Tripathi (47) kept them in the hunt before Yuzvendra Chahal (4/29) snapped four wickets to almost derail their chase. A cameo from Glenn Phillips (25) reignited the chase as Abdul Samad’s (17 not out off 7 balls) knocked off the winning runs with a six in the last ball following a no-ball from Sandeep Sharma. P7

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11 PEOPLE DEAD AS HOUSEBOAT CAPSIZES IN KERALA DISTRICT

Texas mall shooting: 9 killed, including gunman, 7 injured

Malappuram: At least

11 people,

VINEET JOSHI IS NEW

CS IN VIOLENCE-HIT

N-E STATE MANIPUR

New Delhi: The Cabinet’s Appointments Committee (ACC) on Sunday appointed Vineet Joshi, Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education as the new Chief Secretary in Manipur. Joshi, a 1992 Manipur cadre IAS officer, replaced Dr Rajesh Kumar.

INDIA REPORTS 2380

NEW COVID CASES IN LAST 24 HOURS

New Delhi: The country on Sunday logged 2,380 fresh COVID-19 infections, while the number of active cases came down to 27,212 from 30,041 the day before, according to the Union Health Ministry data. With the fresh cases, the COVID-19 tally increased to 4.49 crore (4,49,69,630).

TORRENTIAL RAINS

CLAIM MORE THAN

175 LIVES IN CONGO

Kinshasa: Claiming over 175 lives, torrential rains in Congo have resulted in widespread damage and devastated numerous villages across the country, media reported on Sunday.

Torrential rain forced a river to overflow in the province, causing damage and fatalities in the villages.

NOT `45 CR, BUT `171 CR SPENT

ON KEJRIWAL’S ‘PALACE’: MAKEN

New Delhi: Congress spokesperson Ajay Maken on Sunday alleged that the amount spent on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence was Rs 171 crore and not Rs 45 crore reported earlier.

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BRIEF SCORES

Rajasthan Royals: 214 for 2 in 20 overs (Jos Buttler 95, Sanju Samson 66 not out; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1/44).

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 217 for 6 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 55; Yuzvendra Chahal 4/29).

2nd Day, 2nd Roadshow Blockbuster Hit

Congress advocating for ‘separating’ Karnataka from India, claims PM in his last campaign rally

Several injured in blast near Golden Temple

Bengaluru (PTI): In a blistering attack on the Congress during his last campaign rally ahead of May 10 Assembly polls, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the party of openly advocating for “separating” Karnataka from India. The PM’s charge comes a day after former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi addressed a campaign rally at Hubballi on Saturday.

CONFIDENT OF BJP RETAINING POWER, SAYS PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI

Bengaluru: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday exuded confidence that the BJP will retain power in Karnataka in the May 10 Assembly elections. Addressing a massive gathering at Ayanur in Shivamogga, PM Modi, who is in the last leg of campaigning for the Assembly polls, said “people are going to elect a majority government in the state this time”.

AMIT SHAH HOLDS MEGA ROADSHOW IN BELAGAVI

Washington (ANI): As many as nine people were killed in a shooting at an outlet mall near Dallas and seven injured persons were undergoing treatment, media reported citing officials on Saturday night.

Brian E Harvey, the chief of police in Allen, Texas, said at a news conference on Saturday

night that the gunman, who hasn’t yet been identified, acted alone. A police officer, who was on another assignment at the mall at the time of the shooting, heard gunfire, rushed towards it, and killed the shooter.

Around 3.30 pm (local time), a shooting was witnessed at the Allen Premium Outlets, an

A key agreement between China, Taliban

Islamabad (Agencies):

The Taliban agreed with China and Pakistan to extend the Belt and Road Initiative to Afghanistan, potentially drawing in billions of dollars to fund infrastructure projects in the sanctions-hit country.

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met in Islamabad and pledged to work together on Afghanistan’s reconstruction process including taking the $60 billion China-Pakistan Eco-

Qin Gang, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari with Taliban’s Amir Khan Muttaqi

nomic Corridor to the Taliban-ruled nation.

The Taliban’s top diplomat, Amir Khan Muttaqi, traveled to Islamabad to meet Chinese and Pakistani ministers and reached an agreement.

outdoor shopping centre with more than 120 retailers located about 25 miles north of Dallas, according to reports.

Social media users posted a video showing the shooter lying on the ground, dressed in allblack, holding a long rifle, and what appeared to be several rounds of ammo and a tactical vest.

Taking a jibe at the rebel Congress MLAs, Gehlot asks them to return the money they had taken from the BJP so that they are not under pressure

Amritsar: Several people were injured in a blast at a restaurant in the Heritage Street near the Golden Temple here. The police, however, said it was not a terror attack, but an accident. Panic gripped as the blast took place at busy Heritage Street on Saturday night. Many devotees and locals present at the spot presumed the blast a terror act. Appealing to maintain peace, police officials said the situation was under control and there was no need to panic.

The Congress referring to her speech in a tweet said Gandhi “sends a strong message to 6.5 crore Kannadigas”. It also posted pictures of Gandhi speaking at the public meeting.

“The Congress will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka’s reputation, sovereignty or integrity”, the tweet read.

Modi, apparently referring to this, alleged that the disease of the ‘tukde-tukde gang’ (anti-national elements) has reached the Congress’ top level.

Winding up campaigning for the highstakes election, the Prime Minister on Sunday held a roadshow in Bengaluru and addressed two public rallies at Shivamogga and Nanjanagudu in Mysuru district.

Belagavi: With days to go before the polling in the Karnataka elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a mega roadshow in Belagavi South constituency. A huge crowd surrounded Shah’s vehicle and escorted the procession. P5

RaGa RIDES PILLION ON DELIVERY BOY’S SCOOTY

Bengaluru (ANI): Hours after PM Narendra Modi concluded his mega roadshow in Bengaluru on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rode pillion on a delivery boy’s scooter to reach his hotel. Rahul, who is here to hold public meetings in the state capital ahead of Karnataka Assembly polls, rode pillion on the delivery boy’s scooter for almost 2 kms.

CM’s statement a big conspiracy against me: Raje

Jaipur: Reacting to the statement of CM Ashok Gehlot that Vasundhara Raje and two other BJP leaders saved his government, former CM Vasundhara Raje said that CM Gehlot is lying due to fear of defeat in 2023. He has accused Home Minister Amit Shah, whose honesty and integrity is well known.

“Taking and giving bribe are both crimes. If their MLAs have taken money, then FIR should be lodged.

Ashok Gehlot, PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra and Rajakhera MLA Rohit Bohra at Mehngai Rahat Camp in Dholpur on Sunday.

Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi waves at supporters during a roadshow ahead of Karnataka Assembly elections, in Bengaluru, on Sunday. —PHOTO BY PTI

BJP chief JP Nadda waves at supporters during a roadshow in Siruguppa, Karnataka, on Sunday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ram Charan Bohra and Jugal Kishore Sharma during the IPL match at SMS Stadium, in Jaipur on Sunday.

Rajasthan Royals fans cheer for their team during the IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at SMS Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Aiden Markram with Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson.

—PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

CP Joshi assigns responsibilities, reviews PM’s tour prep in Abu Road

Party workers have been asked to mobilize people in large numbers by going door to door

Manoj Chorasiya

Abu Road: BJP state president CP Joshi amd other office bearers and leaders of the party reviewed the preparations on Sunday ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Abu Road on May 10. BJP state general secretary (org) Chandrashekhar, state general secretary Bhajanlal Sharma, district president Narayan Purohit, MLA Jagsiram Koli, district Incharge Madan singh were also present in the meeting. They talked to the party workers and local office bearers about the arrangements for the visit.

They were asked to mobilize people in large numbers by going door to door so that the rally can be made successful. The party leaders of Abu Road City, Rural, Mount Abu, Revdar Mandal were present in the meeting.

A meeting of BJP Gramin Mandal was alao organised at Dhankukdi Mataji Mandir premises in Manpur. The meeting was presided over by Mandal President Dinesh Khandelwal. Discussions were held on preparations for Prime Minister Modi’s visit.

BJP MEETINGS IN RAJ PCC MEMBER’S HOTEL BEING TALKED AMONG POLITICOS

T he planning of prime minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Road on May 10 is being done from a hotel of an PCC member here.

BJP leaders including state general secretary Bhajan Lal have been staying in the hotel of PCC member and Zila Parishad member Harish Chaudhary for the last three days. State president CP Joshi also reached this hotel last night. However, rooms for him were booked in Suraj resort in Abu Road but the local leaders took Joshi to Chaudhary’s hotel ‘Hill Crist’. Room number 204 was booked for Joshi whereas room number 303 was booked for leader of opposition Rajendra Rathore.

—Aditi Nagar

Ex-bureaucrats eye for tickets in assembly polls

Yogesh Sharma Jaipur: With just a few months left for the assembly elections, former and serving bureaucrats aspiring to contest elections have intensified efforts to get tickets. Along with political leaders and workers, former/present bureaucrats are also in the line for getting tickets in Congress. These include former chief secretary Niranjan Arya, former DGP of Tamil Nadu S R Jangid, IAS officer Kunji Lal Meena and others. In the current assembly, several of the MLAs are former officers. These include BJP MLAs Harish Meena (former Rajasthan DGP), former IAS officer JP Chandelia, independent MLA Laxman Meena (former IPS officer), RLP MLA Pukhraj Garg (former administrative officer).

RATHORE IN SIROHI AHEAD OF PM’s VISIT, REVIEWS

Jaipur: Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore visited Sirohi on Sunday and talked to the reporters at Circuit House and discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

Paper leak accused Bhupendra Saran denied bail by ADJ court

First India Bureau

Udaipur : Bhupendra Saran, an accused in the second-grade teacher recruitment paper leak case, was refused bail by an ADJ court in Udaipur. ADJ

– 1 Presiding Officer

Sandeep Kaur while denying bail to Bhupendra Saran observed that when the paper of any competitive exam is leaked, the dreams of the family members along with the examinee are badly hurt.

“Such incidents break the morale of our

AHEAD IN RACE

S R Jangid Former DGP- Tamil Nadu: Jangid is a resident of Kawas in Barmer and seeking ticket from Barmer. He is known as Singham in Tamil Nadu as he eliminated the infamous and dreaded Bawariya gang. A famous Tamil film “Theeran” is also inspired by Jangid. He has served as SP in many districts of Tamil Nadu and has received many gallantry medals.

Niranjan Arya, Former Chief Secretary Rajasthan: Arya has been preparing from Pali, His wife Sangeeta has also contested election from Sojat on Congress ticket. She at present is a member of RPSC. Arya is known as a Dalit face and has been close to CM Ashok Gehlot for a long time.

Ramlubhaya- ex-IA, architect of new districts: Ramlubhaya, the architect of new districts in Rajasthan, is also likely to contest assembly elections from Anupgarh or lok sabha election from Sriganganagar-Hanumangarh on Congress ticket. His name was discussed in the last election as well.

Hari Prasad Sharma, former IPS officer and Chairman of RSSB: Hari Prasad Sharma is a resident of Renwal town and wants a ticket from Phulera assembly constituency. He has good relations with CM Ashok Gehlot.

PREPS

collective dream of making the country a developed, prosperous, safe, literate, and empowered nation. Hence,

the accused cannot be granted bail,” the court said. Notably, Saran had allegedly purchased exam papers from government teacher Anil Meena alias Sher Singh and was arrested on February 23 from Bengaluru.

On December 24, the Udaipur police caught a bus carrying 49 candidates, who were solving the leaked GK paper of RPSC second grade teacher recruitment.

Mastermind of this leak Bhupendra Saran, Sher Singh and BL Katara were arrested.

visit to Abu Road on May 10. He said that the PM will reach Nathdwara in Rajsamand on May 10. He will visit Shrinathji and address a public meeting. After that he will reach Abu Road where he will address a huge public meeting near Manpur airstrip. The

Prime Minister will visit the Brahmakumari Sansthan and will go to Manpur Helipad from where he will leave. Rathore said that the public meeting will be the biggest in this division. BJP workers and office bearers will. BJP workers are jubilant about the PM’s visit.

Congress MLA from Jaisalmer Ruparam Meghwal, Bandikui MLA GR Khatana, Mahuva MLA OP Hudla, Dausa MLA and minister Murari Lal Meena also joined politics after being in government services. PS Jat, former MD of Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam,

PRAYERS AT KHATU SHYAMJI

had contested the Lok Sabha elections. Retired officers B.P. Meena, Sukhpal Meena, Ajay Singh Chittorda, R.K. Meena, Siyaram Meena, O.P. Yadav, R.P. Meena, Giriraj Meena, Kishanlal Meghwal have been trying for a ticket for a long time.

Apart from them, former IPS officer Anil Gothwal, Vijendra Singh Jhala, former IAS officers KC Verma, Lal Chand Aswal, OP Saini, Lalit Mehra, and former police officers Madan Lal Sharma are also seeking tickets.

Dinesh MN announces `1L on 2 drug smugglers

First India Bureau

Jaipur : The Crime Branch of Rajasthan police is continuously taking action against the criminals. Along with other crimes, now the crime branch has announced reward on the absconding criminals in the drug trafficking case. ADG Crime Dinesh MN has announced reward of Rs 50,000 each on smugglers Gulab Singh and Bhagwan Singh.

It is worth mentioning that since Dinesh MN took charge of the Crime Branch, the

Branch has been campaigning against drug peddlers. Recently, on the information of smuggler Buta Singh, the crime branch recovered 11 kg of heroin, which is estimated to be worth Rs 20 crore in the market.

CHOUDHARY ACCUSES OWN PARTY LEADERS

Govt PROs to choose path of Satyagraha in Jpr from today 1-day workshop of poll officials today

Ex-MLA accused Min Rawat of corruption

First India Bureau

C ongress leader Sandeep Choudhary has accused some of the party leaders of speaking against the government on the instigation of Bhartiya Janata Party. Choudhary, who has the status of Minister of State, has demanded from the party to expel such leaders. However, he did not name anyone.

—First India Bureau

Jaipur (FIB): The public relations officers of the state will start a positive movement from Monday regarding the demands placed by the Public Relations and Allied Services Association of Raj (PRASAR) of the Rajasthan Information and Public Relations Services. The officers who are going to take the path of Satyagraha will work one extra hour from Monday to draw the attention of state govt regarding their demands. The future strategy was discussed by PRASAR members on Sunday and it was decided to work extra from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, as a positive movement of doing additional work to press for their pending demands.

administration is also silent in the present govt. In Narayanpur, the land deeds were given in the catchment area of the river. Now, land mafia has started buying the same land. When action initiated, the minister Rawat defended them,” he said. Dr. Rohitash Sharma

2 bike-borne loot `10L in Jpr

First India Bureau

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Ahead of upcoming assembly elections in state, the Election Dept has started doing pre-election preparations. On Monday, the Election Dept will be organizing a one-day workshop on First Level Checking (FLC) of EVMs and VVPATs in Harishchandra Mathur Public Training Institute at JLN Marg.

Jaipur: Two bike-borne miscreants looted Rs. 10 lakhs from an employee of a businessman in the Vidhayakpuri area, police said. Police informed that businessman, Yash Jain, a resident of Shipra Path in Mansarovar, had filed an FIR in the Vidayakpuri Police Station area in this regard. “The incident took place at

around 3:15 pm on April 30 behind Raj Mandir Cinema.

Cong govt. The former MLA said that under the Cong rule, the leaders are engaged in land grabbing. “Land scam of more than Rs 250 crore took place in Bansur assembly constituency alone. The Collector and ACB can unearth the scam, but the COLLECTION OF CIRCUIT HOUSE DUES OF MLAs CHALLENGING T his Many public representatives have not paid the outstanding amount of rest house rent. Recovery of the amount before the assembly election is a challenging task for the authorities. Initially, a contemplation was made for imposing penalty on dues of more than six months. But looking at the election year, it was decided to request the public representatives to deposit the dues early in a strict tone. —First India Bureau

The employee, Rahul, was carrying a bag filled with around Rs. 9.72 lakhs to give to

some other person. Rahul was stopped by two bike-borne miscreants and then mercilessly beaten. The miscreants then snatched the bag from Rahul and fled from the spot,” police said. “Barricading was done in the area following the incident. However, the accused managed to flee. CCTV footage is being gathered to nab the accused,” police added.

CP Joshi, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Madan Rathore, PP Chaudhary and other leaders taking stock of preparation in Abu Road on Sunday.

CPJoshi addressing the gathering in Abu Road on Sunday as Chandrashekhar, Bhajan Lal Sharma and other leaders of BJP Jodhpur division listen keenly.

Raj Cong co-incharge Amrrita Dhawan reached Khatu Shyamji on Sunday. Pratap S Chauhan, President of Shree Shyam Mandir Committee gifted Baba Shyam’s picture to Dhawan.

Bhupendra Saran was arrested by the Rajasthan Police from Bengaluru. A reward of Rs 1 lakh was declared on Bhupendra.

Dinesh MN, ADG Crime Branch

UDH PREPARES LIST OF HOSPS UNDER RIGHT TO HEALTH ACT

Hospitals which have been allotted land for free or at concessional rates will come under the ambit of RTH

Abhishek Shrivastava

Jaipur: A list of hospitals related to land allotment has been prepared by the civic bodies. Now the Urban Development & Housing (UDH) Department and Medical and Health Department will brainstorm on the list prepared under the Right to Health Act. The Right to Health Act was passed in the recently concluded budget session of the State Assembly. The law has been implemented in the State. Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to implement such a law.

According to the agreement with the organisations of private hospitals and the Indian Medical Association, it has been decided as to which hospitals will come under the ambit of this law and which will not.

As per the agreement

between the State Government and the Indian Medical Association and the organisations of private hospitals, the hospitals taking land at subsidised rate or free of cost will come under the purview of the Right to Health Act. The work of plot allotment is done on behalf of the body concerned whether it is development authority, trust or municipality, city council or municipal corporation.

In this context, the

HOSPITALS & APPLICATION OF RTH ACT

z The law will not apply to private multi-specialty hospitals with less than 50 beds.

z Hospitals which have been established without the facility given by the state government will not come under the Act.

z Hospitals which have not taken the building or plot from the government at a concessional rate will not come under the Act.

Urban Development Department had sought a list from the Housing Board and all the city improvement trusts and development authorities of the State.

In the list prepared by the Urban Development Department, there are names of hospitals which have been allotted land in different cities at the reserved rate, 25 to 50 per cent of the reserved rate, 5 per cent of the DLC rate, Re 1 token money and other concessional rates.

NEET ASPIRANTS TAKE TEST

z Private Medical College Hospital, Hospitals set up on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, hospitals established by taking land from the government at concessional or free of cost and hospitals operated by the trust which are aided by the government will be included under the Act.

z Hospitals where the government has given assistance by giving land or building will be included.

LIST OF HOSPITALS WHICH HAVE BEEN ALLOTTED LAND AT CONCESSIONAL RATES

z There are 74 hospitals in different cities in this list out of total 84.

z Land has been allotted five times to Mahavir Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Jaipur. This hospital has been given land five times on one rupee token money.

z Jaipur Calgary Charitable Hospital has been allotted land twice.

z Bharat Vikas Parishad has taken land twice in Kota for Rs 30 per square metre.

z Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital has been

Five-year-old boy among three drown in Sikar and Baran

First India Bureau Sikar/Baran: Two sisters and a five-year-old boy died in separate drowning incidents in Sikar and Baran on Sunday.

In Sikar, two sisters drowned at a pond in Sikar while running after a baby goat.

JEN among two out for boating with kin drown in Bisalpur, 5 rescued

allotted land six times. This hospital has been allotted land at one-fourth of the reserve rate and half of the reserve rate.

z Prakash Mother and Child Hospital has got land twice the reserve rate in Jaipur.

z Monilek Hospital in Jaipur has got land twice the reserve rate.

z Amar Jain Charitable Trust has been given land at twice the reserve rate.

z Saket Medical and Research Centre has been allotted land twice in Jaipur.

State reports two more deaths due to Covid-19

First India Bureau Jaipur: Two more deaths related to Covid-19 were reported in the State in the health department bulletin on Sunday.

With this, the total deaths increased to 9716. The deaths were reported from Jodhpur and Nagaur. The number of new cases, however, dropped to 67 in the health department bulletin on Sunday.

The number of active patients was recorded at 1098 and cumulative positive increased to 13,25,859. Meanwhile, 213 patients also recovered as per the bulletin. The new cases include 12 from Jaipur, 9 from Alwar, 77 from Ajmer, 6 from Pratapgarh among other places.

Earlier this week, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a “global health emergency”.

PROPOSAL SENT TO FINANCE DEPARTMENT

State Govt to hire choppers ahead of polls

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur: The State Government will hire helicopters till the code of conduct for assembly elections. Now the Government will start the process for hiring helicopters. The Civil Aviation Department has made preparations to hire helicopters on rent till the commencement of the code of conduct for the assembly polls. A proposal has been sent to the Finance De-

partment for this. Tenders for five to eight seater helicopters will be issued after the approval from the CM.

The helicopter with VVIP facilities will be taken from the company with the lowest bid.

Helicopters are needed for visits during election time. The state government’s plan to buy new government aircraft and helicopters has been shelved. After the presentation of the companies regarding

this, the whole process could have taken up to one-and-a-half-years.

So, the government will have to run its work only with hired aircraft during election tours.

Earlier, the government had four-seater and single engine helicopters. Seeing the shortcomings of those helicopters, this time the process of purchasing

“Anita (15) and her sister Chooti (17), residents of Molyasi village in Sikar district, were playing near the pond when a kid ran towards the pond. To save the baby goat, Anita incidentally fell into the pond and could not swim. Her sister Chooti too jumped into the pond to save her. Anita died on the spot while Chooti was declared brought dead,” police said.

In Baran, a 5-year-old boy drowned in a water tank in the Tejgarh area of Baran district on Saturday. “The boy, identified as Hiralal, went into the five feet deep water tank to take a bath. However, he could not swim and drowned,” police added.

Tonk (PTI): Five members of a family were rescued, while two people are feared drowned after a boat capsized in the Bisalpur dam in Rajasthan’s Tonk district, police said on Sunday.

The incident took place on Saturday evening when Junior Engineer (JEN) Mohsin Khan of Todaraisingh panchayat samiti had taken his family for a boat ride, they said.

It was a fishing boat

that had a capacity of two people but was carrying seven, including its operator Badri Gurjar. It capsized due to strong winds, causing its occupants to fall into the water, the police said.

Two women, two children and a man were rescued by fishermen. Khan and Gurjar are missing and feared drowned, they said. A search operation is underway, the police said.

VHP MAN ASSAULTED IN JODHPUR

‘Beheading’ threat issued for posting ‘Kerala Story’ on status

Shiv Prakash Rajpurohit

Jodhpur: A young man was assaulted for posting the movie ‘Kerala Story’ on his social media status in Jodhpur. He was also threatened that his throat would be slit. The victim is associated with Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal. When VHP workers came to know about this, they created a ruckus at Uday Mandir police station on Sunday and demanded action against those involved in the assault.

Abhishek (24) said

that he was going home on Saturday night and when he reached the main road Merti Gate near Kali Tanki, Pintu, Aman and Ali assaulted him. They said that he was trying to defame a

Girl hangs self over ‘harassment by maths teacher’ in Bandikui

religion by putting up such a status. VHP activists said that a person is free to watch movies of his choice and it is not justified to thrash him for putting a status.

Three killed in Tonk as milk tanker overturns

First India Bureau

Tonk: Three people, including two women, were killed in Deoli town of Tonk district on Sunday after a milk tanker lost its balance and overturned. Police informed the truck belonging to Tonk Saras Dairy was returning to Deoli after collecting milk when the mishap took place.

multi-turbine engine helicopters was started. A VVIP helicopter with a multi-turbine engine was to be purchased, which could cost Rs 100 crore. Besides, VVIP 12 seater jet aircraft purchase was proposed. This would have cost between Rs 200 to Rs 250 crore. It could have taken six months to one-and-ahalf-years for the entire process from tender to completion. So, helicopters on rent will be hired for tours during polls.

First India Bureau Bandikui (Dausa):

Family members of the minor girl, who allegedly hanged herself on Saturday after being harassed by her school teacher, staged a protest outside Bandikui Police Station demanding action against the school authorities and arrest of the teacher.

Police informed the girl, Anjilika Valmiki, was studying in Class X at Saint Francis Eng-

lish Medium School.

“On Saturday afternoon, she came home, locked her inside and ended her life. The family members have alleged that the girl was being harassed by the maths teacher due to which she committed suicide. An FIR has been filed by the family members against the school authorities and maths teacher,” police said. MLA GR Khatana too reached the spot and assured strict action against the accused.

“Incidentally, a vehicle came in front of the truck near Maleda village and the truck driver tried to save it from collision. However, the tanker went uncontrolled and fell into a roadside pit. A man and two women were sitting inside the tanker and were buried under the tanker. All of them died on the spot,” police said.

(Top) SDRF team carrying out rescue operation in Bisalpur Dam. (Bottom) Police and officials present at the site.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal workers reach Uday Mandir police station, demand action, in Jodhpur on Sunday.

Family members along with locals hold protest outside Bandikui Police Station demanding arrest of the accused, on Sunday.

More that 1.5 lakh students appeared for the National-Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test- UG 2023 in the State on Sunday. Long queues were seen outside various exam centres in Jaipur. —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA AND MUKESH KIRADOO

King George V and Queen Mary in Bombay before the Delhi durbar to mark the king’s coronation in 1911.

he coronation ceremony Charles III is about to go through reflects how monarchy has developed since Saxon times, but it still carries many vestiges of Britain’s imperial past.

In the 18th century, the royal title changed from “King of England” to “King of the United Kingdom”, as successive Acts of Union joined England, Scotland and Ireland into one political unit. However, the biggest change in the royal title came in 1876, when the Royal Titles Act made Queen Victoria Empress of India. This gave her authority even over those areas of India which were not formally subject to British rule.

To give this change of title a formal announcement in India, the British authorities staged what became the first of three durbars – ceremonial events held in the British Raj to formally proclaim the imperial title.

Queen Victoria’s was held in 1877, the year following the act, but Edward VII’s and George V’s were held in conjunction with their coronations.

Elizabeth II’s silver jubilee in 1977 was preceded by ‘stuff the jubilee’ protests, but still proved a success.

The unexpectedly warm public responses to her subsequent jubilees, & especially to her funeral, might suggest that many British are secretly more royalist than polling would suggest

The viceroy of India in 1877, Lord Lytton, concocted the original durbar from a mixture of Persian, Mughal and English ceremonial traditions, as a formal proclamation of the queen’s title. When her son became Edward VII in 1901, a bigger durbar was organised to proclaim his imperial title – although, like his mother, Edward remained in London.

In 1911, George V and Queen Mary travelled to India for an elaborately staged coronation durbar, where they would take centre stage. This raised tricky questions of protocol. George’s coronation in Westminster Abbey invested him with all his imperial titles, so what would be the impact of being “crowned” in India? Would it mean that his successors would not be emperors unless they held a durbar?

And what did it mean for his predecessors who had not attended theirs?

The crown of England was not allowed to leave the country, so a special crown was constructed for George V to wear in India, while Queen Mary wore her “best diadem” – a heavily ornamented headband. They sat sweating under the Delhi sun in their heavy coronation robes, furs and all.

In the end, the Delhi durbar consisted of Indian princes paying homage to the king-emperor in a ceremony that owed as much to European feudalism as it did to Indian tradition. Plans for George VI to have an Indian durbar were postponed in the post-abdication sense of general exhaustion, and abandoned as war loomed.

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CORONATION AND THE COMMONWEALTH

The 1931 Statute of Westminster formalised the evolution of some former colonies into selfgoverning dominions within a British commonwealth. Both George VI and Elizabeth II were crowned as monarchs over the UK and of territories overseas. The coronation oath, a legal requirement dating back to the Coronation Oath Act of 1688, has been amended on various occasions, taking account of former colonies which have become republics.

The oath Charles III will take has been amended slightly to cover his duties to his other kingdoms by agreement with their governments. Even so, for the king of Canada to be crowned in London is a remind-

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ELEMENTS OF EMPIRE

Even the medieval roots of the coronation have elements of empire built into them. The Stone of Scone, which will be placed beneath the coronation chair, was removed from Scotland by Edward I as a symbol of Scotland’s subjugation to England. Scottish nationalists demanded the stone’s return to Scotland for years.

When John Major acceded to their wishes in 1996, it was on condition that the stone would return to Westminster for future coronations – a gesture some see as an unwelcome remnant of England’s imperial hold over Scotland, though others regard it as a symbol of unity.

In a nod to Welsh nationalist feeling, King Charles’s coronation will also include the kyrie (Lord Have Mercy) performed in Welsh.

One item of the crown jewels is a stark reminder of empire –but it will notably be missing from the coronation ceremony. The Koh-i-Noor diamond was taken by the British after their wars with the Sikh kingdom of Punjab, and presented to Queen Victoria in 1849. It was reshaped by Prince Albert and fitted into the crown jewels. Both Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary wore it at their coronations, though Queen Mary, tactfully, did not wear it for the 1911 coronation durbar.

Seeing the diamond as symbol of British imperial acquisitiveness, the Indian government has demanded its return, though, historically, both Pakistan and Iran could also lay claim to it. Camilla, the Queen Consort, has decided to be crowned in Queen Mary’s crown, from which the famous diamond has been removed. The controversy about the Koh-i-Noor will doubtless

continue, but won’t intrude on this coronation ceremony.

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The biggest move away from imperial tradition has been in the compilation of the guest list. In the past, the only rulers to receive an invite were those of British overseas territories, such as Queen Salote of Tonga, who delighted the crowds in 1953 by braving the rain in an open-top carriage and scorning an umbrella.

Charles III has departed from precedent by issuing invitations to monarchs from Europe and the Middle East, regardless of whether or not they had ties to the British empire. Some other heads of state are also attending, though the US will be represented by the first lady, Jill Biden, rather than the president.

At a time when polling suggests declining support for the monarchy, especially among the young, the coronation might seem an irrelevant, if colourful, distraction from more pressing concerns.

There has been similar indifference before other royal events. Elizabeth II’s silver jubilee in 1977 was preceded by “stuff the jubilee” protests, but still proved a popular success. The unexpectedly warm public responses to her subsequent jubilees, and especially to her funeral, might suggest that many British are secretly more royalist than polling would suggest.

By inviting representatives of a wide range of ethnic groups and different faiths to participate in the ceremony, the king is turning his coronation into a reflection of his diverse and decidedly post-imperial kingdom. The coronation is still not entirely free of echoes of empire, but it represents an important stage in the modern monarchy’s move away from its shadow.

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King George V and Queen Mary at the 1911 Delhi durbar.

One item of the crown jewels is a stark reminder of empire – but it will notably be missing from the coronation ceremony. The Koh-i-Noor diamond was taken by the British after their wars with the Sikh kingdom of Punjab, and presented to Queen Victoria in 1849. It was reshaped by Prince Albert and fitted into the crown jewels

KARNATAKA ELECTIONS

Cong afraid, fielded those who had stopped campaigning: PM

Shivamogga (K’taka)

(PTI): In a swipe at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the “scared” party brought in its veteran leader Sonia Gandhi for campaigning in the Karnataka election after its “lies did not work”.

Without mentioning the name of the former Congress chief, Modi told an election rally here: “Now, the Congress is so afraid and scared that when their lies did not work, then those who are not taking part in campaigning are being brought here. The Congress has started dumping the responsibility of defeat on each other”.

The PM also said the Congress’ “balloon of lies is no more working as people have burst it”.

As Modi was presented a Hanuman idol and a saffron colour ‘Shivaji’ turban, the crowd roared with ‘Jai Sri Ram’ (Hail Lord Ram) chants while the PM raised ‘Bajrang Bali Ki Jai’ (Hail Hanuman) slogans.

BJP EYES MOST OF 28 ASSEMBLY SEATS OF B’LURU

Bengaluru: The ruling BJP is hoping to wrest most of the 28 Assembly seats in Bengaluru following the two-day mega roadshow of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the city. BJP is rooted strongly in Bengaluru, though its base is considered as weak in south Karnataka region. BJP won 15 seats in the last elections in the IT city of the country.

Modi meets Hakki Pikki Tribe members

CONGRESS DIVIDED BROTHERS, MADE

STATES FIGHT: PM

Mysuru (ANI): Launching a scathing attack on the Congress party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, accused them of “inciting riots, making states fight among themselves, and insulting the pride and culture of Karnataka.” He also said that the people of the state will never forget Congress for “insulting” the pride and culture of the state.

CORRUPTION, UNEMPLOYMENT REAL ‘TERRORISM’ IN K’TAKA: CONG

Cong can’t digest BJP’s decision to ban PFI: Amit Shah

42 lost m’ship of Parl since 1988, max 19 in 14th LS

The evacuees thanked the PM Modi for the proactive steps taken by the government for ensuring their timely and safe evacuation.

Shivamogga (ANI):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of the Hakki Pikki tribe, who were evacuated from Sudan under Operation Kaveri, in Shivamogga earlier today.

The evacuees profusely thanked the Prime Minister for the proactive steps taken by the government for ensuring their timely and safe evacuation.

They recounted the tough circumstances faced by them in Sudan and how the government and Indian Em-

bassy ensured their safety.

They said, “The government ensured they did not get even a scratch, and it was all due to the efforts of the Prime Minister.”

Expressing happiness towards the Prime Minister, they said that in their heart, they feel he represents the strength of not the double engine but a triple engine.

Prime Minister recalled how the forefathers of the community members stood alongside Maharana Pratap.

RaGa TAKES A DIG AT BJP

OVER CORRUPTION

New Delhi (Agencies): The Congress leader on the ruling BJP, claimed that the party has ruled the state for the last three years and that even Prime Minister Modi is aware of the prevailing state of corruption in the region; the situation of scams and corruption is even known to a six-yearold child. Taking a dig at BJP, he said: “Scams are everywhere you look.”

Mangaluru (PTI): Corruption, looting, price rise and unemployment are the real “terrorism” in Karnataka today and the ruling BJP had failed to address the actual issues of people while the party was in power, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Sunday. Addressing a huge public meeting at Moodbidri in Dakshina Kannada district here, she said BJP leaders including are always talking about extremism and national security when elections are round the corner. “They are not talking about your (people’s) real issues,” she said.

Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a public meeting ahead of Karnataka Assembly elections, in Bagalkot district on Sunday.

New Delhi (PTI): The recent disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha has put the spotlight on provisions of an Act which has been used to removed 42 members from Parliament since 1988, with the 14th Lok Sabha witnessing the ouster of 19 lawmakers in connection with the cash-for-query scam and cross-voting.

New Delhi (PTI): Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said India is fast becoming a huge medical tourism hub and it is ready to lead technology-driven diabetes care.

“Technologically and in human resources, we are much ahead of most other countries,” said Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel.

“India is not only becoming a technology leader, but also a huge medical tourism hub”, Jitendra Singh added.

New Delhi: America, the world's biggest superpower, is passing through a period of crisis and the country has less than a month left to save its reputation. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the US could run out of cash by June 1 if

AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Moodbidri, on Sunday.

Bengaluru: Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended a public rally in Karnataka’s Bagalkot where he asserted that Congress cannot digest BJP’s decision to ban Popular Front of India (PFI) because of their appeasement politics. During his speech addressing the people of Bagalkot, Amit Shah said, “Congress’s appeasement politics is not letting them digest BJP’s decision to ban Popular Front of India (PFI). BJP has strengthened the internal security of not only Karnataka but also of India by banning PFI”. Exuding confidence in Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victory in

the upcoming Karnataka elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the party will return to power with a full majority.

Attacking Congress, Shah further said, “Congress gives false promises everywhere and loses elections. They take support of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and PFI which Karnataka’s people do not like and are furious about it.” Shah held a mega roadshow on Sunday.

“We will win the elections by full majority or at least half a mark plus 15 seats. In these four years, Yediyurappa and Bommai government has done a lot of work,” the Union Home Minister said.

The disqualification of these lawmakers have been on various grounds like changing political allegiances, for conduct unbecoming of a parliamentarian and after being convicted by a court for crimes that have a jail term of two years or more.

The latest disqualification of Gandhi, NCP leader Mohammad Faizal, came after their conviction by courts with jail terms of over 2 year, invoked the provisions of the Representation of the People Act.

Ahead of G20 meet, security beefed up in north Kashmir

Srinagar (PTI): Security has been beefed up in north Kashmir ahead of a G20 meet in the valley later this month, in view of three back-toback encounters with militants in which five ultras were killed, officials said on Sunday. Additional security personnel have been deployed on the ground and drones are being

used for aerial surveillance, they said. Sniffer dogs are assisting security personnel in checking vehicles at various check points established to prevent movement of militants or explosives, they said. The officials said the security apparatus has been put on a heightened alert as Kashmir will host the third G20

Fin Min to review state of economy at FSDC meeting

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will review the state of the economy amid global and domestic challenges at a meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on Monday.

The 27th meeting of the high-level panel to be held here will be attended by all financial sector regulators, including RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, sourc-

Finance minister Nirmala

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es said. The FSDC is the apex body of sectoral regulators, headed by the Union finance minister.

Tourism Working Group meeting this month.

North Kashmir has witnessed three backto-back encounters between security forces and militants in the past five days, in which five ultras were killed.

Officials said the forces were alert to thwart any possible plan of militants to carry out attacks.

Maha Vikas Aghadi will always remain united, says Ajit Pawar

Pune (ANI): Days after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar took back his resignation as the party chief, his nephew and Maharashtra Leader of Opposition (LoP) Ajit Pawar said that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance will always stay united.

MVA is the coalition between Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) that came into exist-

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ence after the 2019 Assembly elections in Maharashtra.

Pawar said, “NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s resignation issue is over. There is no point in discussing it again,”

MANIPUR: BJP MLA MOVES SC AGAINST HC ORDER

the Biden Administration fails to extend or suspend the debt ceiling.

It means the US government has crossed its spending limit and if it

does not increase the borrowing limit immediately, then on June 1, 2023 the government will run out of money to run the country. To avoid such a situation, Yellen has appealed to the government to take action as soon as possible. US President Joe Biden has called a meeting of Congress leaders on this issue on May 9. The opposition House Republicans in the US Parliament last week passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling, with suggestions of drastic cuts

in spending from healthcare for the poor to airfares for the wealthy, but the ruling Democrats rejected it outrightly. Biden is firm on his stance of any discussion on budget cuts only after increasing the debt limit. Looking back, the debt ceiling in the US has been raised or revised 78 times since the 1960s. Ronald Reagan extended it 19 times, Bill Clinton 8 times, George W. Bush 7 times, and Barack Obama 5 times. That is, whoever the government may be,

‘RAUT A “SNAKE”, WILL DITCH UDDHAV, JOIN NCP’: RANE

New Delhi (ANI): BJP MLA

Nitesh Rane on Sunday described Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut as a “snake” and claimed that he will ditch Thackeray and join NCP on June 10. Speaking to the media at his residence, Nitesh Rane said, “This is going to create waves in Maharashtra politics in the coming days. Sanjay Raut will join the NCP on June 10.”

EFFECT ON INDIA

the debt crisis is not a new thing for America. There is a possibility that due to default, America may be in the grip of recession, GDP may take a 5% dive & unemployment may

cross all limits with 70 lakh jobs at immediate stake. The situation is that America's debt-toGDP ratio has reached 120%, which is even higher than during the 2nd World War.

New Delhi (PTI): A batch of pleas has been filed in the SC on the Manipur situation including one by a ruling BJP MLA challenging the high court order on the issue of Scheduled Tribe status to the Meitei community and a PIL by a tribal outfit for a probe by an SIT into the violence that rocked the northeastern state last week. Appeals have been filed by Dinganglung Gangmei, BJP MLA and chairman of the Hills Area Committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, challenging various orders passed by the Manipur HC on the ST status to Meiteis, including the contempt notices on the criticism of the HC order.

EXCISE POLICY CASE: BAIL TO TWO ACCUSED

New Delhi (PTI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday demanded that the BJP tender an apology to it for levelling “false” allegations against the party in connection with the excise policy case following a court granting bail to two accused in the matter. Addressing a press conference, AAP senior leader and Cabinet minister Atishi said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has levelled two allegations that Rs 100 crore kickbacks were received from liquor businessesmen and the money was used in Goa elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to supporters during a roadshow ahead of Karnataka assembly elections, in Bengaluru on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI

‘India to lead tech-driven diabetes care’

The country may run out of cash by June 1 if measures not taken immediate

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Centre ready for discussions to settle issue, says Kishan Reddy

Union Min (NE Region) urges to come forward to solve issues in a peaceful manner

Hyderabad (PTI): Requesting the warring groups in Manipur to maintain peace, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said the Central government was ready for talks and settle the issue.

Stating that the Centre was not adamant when it came to people’s welfare, Reddy said that it even withdrew three Farm Laws when agriculturists demanded the repeal of the controversial regulations.

Life started limping back to normalcy under the watchful eyes of army drones and helicopters deployed for aerial reconnaissance as curfew was relaxed on Sunday in parts of Manipur.

“Please come forward to solve the issues in a peaceful manner. The Indian Government is ready. You have seen the farmers’ issue. When it was peaceful, we tried to convince them. As the issue was not resolved, we agreed to their demand, and those Bills (three farm laws) were withdrawn. So the Indian Government is not adamant,” the Union Minister for of North Eastern Region Reddy told PTI.

CHURACHANDPUR:

CURFEW PARTIALLY LIFTED FOR PEOPLE

Imphal (ANI): People on Sunday came out of their houses to buy essentials as the curfew was lifted following the Manipur government's decision to relax curfew restrictions in violence-hit Churachandpur district. People came out to buy essential items such as food and medicines. The curfew was imposed under Section 144 of the CrPC.

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DOCTOR COUPLE

HELD FOR ABUSE OF MINOR GIRL

New Delhi: A doctor couple has been arrested by police in Guwahati on the charges of abusing a 4-year-old girl child who was allegedly adopted by them, officials said on Sunday. Sangeeta Baruah, a psychiatrist, was arrested from a house where she was supposedly hiding to avert an arrest. Her husband, Walliul Islam, was caught earlier from their residence in the city. Police have also arrested their domestic help Lakshmi.

MAN STABBED TO DEATH IN DELHI OVER SNACKS

New Delhi: Slapping a boy for not bringing snacks proved costly for a 28-year-old man, who was stabbed by 4 persons, including a minor in Outer Delhi. The police said that they have apprehended 3 out of 4 who stabbed the victim. The accused were identified as Jatin, Mohit, and a minor boy. As per sources, Jitender & his friends were consuming liquor at a reception function when the altercation occurred.

U'KHAND CM DHAMI RELEASES BOOK ON CYBERCRIME TITLED ‘CYBER ENCOUNTERS’

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh

Dhami released a book titled “Cyber Encounters” at St Joseph’s Academy, Rajpur Road here on Sunday. This book has been written by DGP Uttarakhand Ashok Kumar and former DRDO scientist OP Manocha. CM Dhami said that this book has been written on a very important subject. Dhami said that each page of the book will serve to inspire people to protect themselves from cybercrime.

SIKH WIDOW IN DELHI ALLEGES ‘LOVE JIHAD’

New Delhi: In a case of alleged ‘love jihad’ in the national capital, a Sikh widow has accused her Muslim friend of rape, recording her obscene video and forcing her to convert to Islam. The victim refused to convert after which the accused, identified as Azmat Ali Khan, threatened to throw acid on her face and kill her. The police have lodged an FIR under various sections of IPC, including rape.

TWO MORE HELD IN BJP LEADER MURDER CASE

Kolkata: Two more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Bijoy Krishna Bhunia, BJP’s booth president at Moyna in West Bengal’s East Midnapore district. The arrested have been identified as Nandan Mondal and Sujay Mondal, and both are said to be close confidants of ruling Trinamool Congress. Police official said that Nandan and Sujay will be presented at a district court on Monday, seeking their custody.

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AAI TAKES STEPS TO HELP PASSENGERS AT IMPHAL AIRPORT

AMID UNREST

New Delhi (PTI): Amid unrest in parts of Manipur, Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken various measures to help air passengers while airlines have waived rescheduling and cancellation charges for flights to and from the capital city of Imphal. Curfew was relaxed on Sunday in parts of Manipur which saw ethnic rioting over the last few days. According to a civil aviation ministry official, the AAI is coordinating with the state government for transportation of stranded passengers.

THAROOR TAKES A DIG AT BJP OVER MANIPUR SITUATION

PROTEST

Panel’s May 21 deadline to arrest WFI chief: Phogat

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has issued helpline numbers for Kashmiri students studying in Manipur. The association has shared the following helpline numbers: 9149500623, 6005493904, 6005682883, 6005590847, and 7006028306, which are available for students studying in different universities and colleges in Manipur. In a statement issued, the National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami said that they have received distress calls from several Kashmiri students who are stranded in various universities and colleges across the state. “It is essential to prioritize their safety and well-being during this critical time. Students can get in touch with the helpline numbers provided by the association,” he said.

New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said the voters of Manipur are feeling “grossly betrayed” just a year after putting the BJP in power and called for the imposition of President’s rule in the state that has witnessed violent clashes. In a tweet, Tharoor said, “The voters of Manipur are feeling grossly betrayed just a year after

New Delhi (PTI): The 31-member committee that is advising the protesting wrestlers on Sunday said if WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is not arrested by May 21, it will take a “significant decision”, even as Vinesh Phogat insisted that their protest has not been hijacked by farmers.

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait, Khap Maham 24 chief Mehar Singh and Sankyut Kisna Morcha's (non-political) Baldev Singh Sirsa joined the wrestlers on the dias and addressed the media.

"Many leaders from Khap panchayat & SKM attended the meeting. We decided that members from every khap

UP: ATS raids different locations, detains 70 people over alleged links with PFI

Lucknow (ANI): UP, Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) during the raids across the state on Sunday arrested two of the accused identified as Parvez Ahmed and Rais Ahmed carrying a bounty of Rs 50,000 from Varanasi, said a press note from police.

70 people have been detained following their alleged connection with the Popular Front of India (PFI), and its affiliated organizations and are being interrogated by the ATS, said police.

ATS was continuously keeping an eye on the activities of these people, and now interrogating them on the basis of their involvement and activeness in the PFI. ATS is also trying to fetch details of their bank accounts.

3 OF 66 NAMED IN LIST NOW DEAD, COPS ON LOOK OUT FOR THOSE ABSCONDING

Lucknow (PTI): With CM Yogi Adityanath promising a crackdown against mafia, the UP Police last month released a list containing the names of heads of 66 criminal gangs, and top officials say multiple teams are on the ground looking for the absconding accused and also keeping an eye on those on bail. Three of the listed mafia are now dead - Anil Dujana and Aditya Rana alias Ravi killed in police encounters, and Atiq Ahmad killed in Prayagraj by assailants posing as journalists. Among the rest 63 named in the list, 5 are absconding, 20 are out on bail, and 38 are lodged in different jails. Police officials said the government is monitoring them. “Our teams are on the lookout for the criminals and if they fire at the police instead of surrendering, they will definitely face retaliation,” a police officer said.

CHIEF MIN SAYS BJP GOVT ‘PUT

ALIGARH LOCK’ ON RIOTS IN STATE

Aligarh (PTI): UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the doubleengine government has “put an Aligarh lock” on riots in the state. Campaigning for the second phase of urban local body polls in Aligarh, which is famous for its locks, Adityanath hit out at opposition parties for promoting “tamancha (countrymade pistol) culture” in the state.

“The double-engine government of the BJP has put an Aligarh lock over riots in the state and made UP riot-free,” he said. “Double-engine” is a term often used by BJP leaders to refer to the party ruling at the Centre and in a state.

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AHEAD OF PROTEST, POLICE PUT UP BARRICADES AT JANTAR MANTAR

Delhi Police on Sunday stepped up security arrangements at Jantar Mantar, where wrestlers are staging a sit-in, and in border areas of the city as hundreds of farmers are expected to visit the protest site to extend support to the grapplers. Due to this, vehicles entering Delhi were being checked and pickets were increased at Delhi-Ghazipur, Tikri and Singhu borders.

THIS IS THE FIGHT FOR COUNTRY'S DIGNITY, SAYS BAJRANG PUNIA

Star grappler and Olympian Bajrang Punia on Sunday said their fight is for the "country's dignity". Speaking to media at the protest site, Punia said, "We will protest as long as we don't get justice. This is the fight for the respect and dignity of our country's daughters and mothers and also for the dignity of the country. We are thankful to people who are coming here to extend their support," he said.

will come to the protest site every day. They will stay here during the day and return by the evening," Tikait said. "The

wrestlers' committee will take care of the protest and we will support the wrestlers from outside," he added.

Not `45 cr, but `171 cr spent on Delhi CM’s ‘palace’, says Congress

Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena with other AAP leaders in a press conference, in New Delhi, on Sunday.

New Delhi (PTI): The Congress on Sunday alleged that the amount spent on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence was `171 crore and not `45 crore as his government had to buy additional flats for officers whose houses had to be either demolished or vacated for the expansion of the CM’s residential complex.

Accusing Kejriwal of faking a simple lifestyle and instead spending

crores on his residence, Congress spokesperson Ajay Maken said that in contrast to this, the epitome of simplicity in Delhi was his party leader and former chief minister Sheila Dikshit.

“The amount spent by the whole cabinet of Sheila Dikshit on their homes in 15 years of its rule is no match to the amount spent by Arvind Kejriwal on the renovation of his palace,” Maken alleged.

Next R-Day Parade could see women contingents

New Delhi (PTI): Next year’s Republic Day Parade here could see allwomen marching and band contingents with authorities working on such a proposal for the ceremonial event to be held at Kartavya Path, defence sources said.

The defence ministry, in March, had circulated an office memorandum to the three services and various ministries and departments on the planning for the 2024 parade, they said.

The memorandum mentioned such a proposal being considered and added that a “debriefing meeting” was held under the chairmanship of the defence secretary in early February, the sources said.

After deliberations, it has been decided that the Republic Day Parade 2024 will have only women participants in the contingents (marching and band), tableaux and other performances during the parade at

the Kartavya Path, says the memorandum. A few all-women contin-

gents, and women officers, including those leading military contin-

gents comprising men, have taken part in the annual parade on Rajpath (now Kartavya Path) in the last few years. India showcased its military might and vibrant cultural heritage during the 74th Republic Day Parade held on January 26 this year, with ‘Nari Shakti’ being a dominant theme.

The Indian Air Force marching contingent of 144 air warriors was led by a woman officer, with three supernu-

merary male officers in the 2023 parade, which was the first Republic Day celebrations held at the ceremonial boulevard since the revamping of the Central Vista and renaming of Rajath last year.

The first Republic Day celebrations were held in 1950 at the Irwin Stadium (renamed Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium), and since 1951, the ceremonial parade has been taking place on Rajpath.

People of violence-hit areas of Manipur at a relief camp setup by the Assam Government, in Cachar district of Assam, Sunday.

BKU Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait addressing the media as he comes in support of protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Sunday. Wrestlers Sangeeta Phogat, and Sakshi Malik also present. WRESTLERS’

STUDENTS ASSOCIATION ISSUES HELPLINE NUMBERS IN MANIPUR

Security person keeping vigil outside the Popular Front of India (PFI) party office.

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CM sanctions `1,003 cr for irrigation system

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Jaipur: The state govt is continuously working for the development and strengthening of the water system in various areas of the state.

In this series, CM Ashok Gehlot has given financial approval of Rs 1003.19 crore for various works related to various canals, water, and irrigation projects.

With this approval, the strengthening of dam and canal under Margia minor irrigation project in Dungarpur district, main canals of Meja dam in Bhilwara, Saag Dungri anicut on Anas river in Banswara, Thapda anicut lift irrigation project, solar-based micro irrigation project, Construction of Danpur lift irrigation project, capacity enhancement and strengthening of down strip access channel of Kagdi pickup weir, anicut and causeway on Ahu river in Jhalawar, prevention of erosion of Kanthali river, 7.50 hectares in Chittorgarh from surplus

Police training school to be established in Silori, Ajmer

Jaipur: With the aim of increasing the working capacity and efficiency of police personnel, a training school will be set up at Silora (Kishangarh) in Ajmer. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal of the school.

KAPIL SAROVAR OF BIKANER AND BUNDI’S RAMSAGAR LAKE WILL BE BEAUTIFIED

Jaipur: The Kapil Sarovar in Shrikolayat of Bikaner and Ramsagar lake in Hindauli of Bundi will get renovated and beautified and the places will get a boost of religious tourism. For this, CM Ashok Gehlot has approved an additional budget provision of Rs 35 crore. According to the proposal, water will be made available from Indira Gandhi Canal Project along with renovation and beautification of Kapil Sarovar at the cost of Rs 20 crore. Ramsagar lake of Bundi will be beautified, cycle track and park will also be constructed at a cost Rs 15 crore.

water of Badi, Mansarovar and Bhavaliya dams and other works will be done.

Along with this, electrification of various civil and mechanical

works and sprinkler irrigation facility will be done in 10,000 hectare of Chaudhary Jambheshwar Lift Canal (Phalodi Lift) and the remaining area of Neta Vitarika.

Here 3 posts including 1 each of Additional Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Police Inspector, Company Commander, Programmer and Senior Assistant, 2 each of Sub-Inspector CP and Platoon Commander, 10 posts of Head Constable and 18 of constable will be created.

Gehlot has also approved to spend Rs 4.34 crore for various construction works, Rs 4.05 lakh for equipment and Rs 29.20 lakh for vehicles.

Jaipur (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Yashasvi Jaiswal completed 1,000 runs in his Indian Premier League (IPL) career on Sunday. The young batter accomplished this landmark during his side’s IPL 2023 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Jaipur on Sunday. Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson completed 300 fours in his Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday. The wicketkeeper-batter accomplished this milestone during his side’s IPL 2023 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Jaipur.

Birla inaugurates first synthetic track in Kota to boost sports

First India Bureau

Kota: On World Athletics Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the first synthetic track of Kota division at Shrinathpuram Sports Complex on Sunday. He said that now the players of Hadoti will also get a chance to be famous in the country and the world. On the occasion, a race for girls and women was also organized. The Speaker also participated in the race. With the efforts of Birla, the Union Sports Ministry had issued approval for the construction of a synthetic track at the Shrinathpuram Sports Complex at a cost of Rs 7.5 cr under the Khelo India scheme. Its

Police bust IPL betting racket in Churu, 3 held

foundation stone was laid by Birla in a programme organized on July 31 last year. A time limit of one year was set to construct it. A large number of city residents, including Kota South MLA Sandeep Sharma also participated in the programme.

Its Foundation stone was laid by Birla in a programme organized on July 31 last year

10-DAY NATIONAL COOPERATIVE SPICE FAIR CONCLUDES AT JKK

Jaipur: The ten-day National Cooperative Spice Fair-2023, organized at JKK, concluded on Sunday. Spice traders from all over the country participated in the fair and displayed high-quality cooperative products and spices in the Sahakar Masala Fair. Cooperative Registrar Meghraj Singh Ratnu Ratnu honoured the best stalls by giving them certificates and mementoes. “The fair provides a platform to increase the business of cooperative committees,” said Ratnu.

First India Bureau Churu: Three people who were allegedly running an IPL betting racket in Ratangarh town of Churu district were arrested on Saturday night. Police informed the accused were sitting in a car parked near Mandeliya Farm House on Mega Highway in Ratangarh and placing bets on the IPL match played between Delhi Daredevils and Royals Challenge Bengaluru. “The accused has been identified as Suman Chaudhary (32), Raja alias Rajkumar Sindhi (32) and Tulsi Lalwani (34), all residents of Jaipur. The police also seized seven mobile phones, two mobile chargers, calculators, multi-plug board, bag, laptops and four registers, detailing transactions of crores of rupees,” police said.

Unseasonal rains hit sales of cooling appliances in Raj

Large parts of the State witnessed below-normal temperatures over the last two months due to rains & thunderstorms

Jaipur (PTI): While a relatively cool start to the summer season in Rajasthan due to unseasonal rains has most people thanking the weather gods, traders selling air conditioners and coolers are feeling the heat due to weak

sales.

Large parts of Rajasthan witnessed below-normal temperatures over the last two months due to rains and thunderstorms triggered by back-to-back western disturbances, weather systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and bring unseasonal rainfall to northwest India.

The unseasonably cool weather has affected the sale of cooling appliances.

According to Sachin Gupta, president of Jayanti Market here, the

sale of air conditioners has dropped 40 per cent compared to last year and that of coolers has

seen a 60 per cent decline.

“The start of the season was good in Febru-

ary but soon after Holi, when the weather started changing, sales started slowing down.

Throughout March and April, sales were low because the temperature hovered around 30-32 degrees Celsius,” said Gupta, who is also a distributor of air conditioners.

Companies are also running various offers, including cashback offers, to boost sales, he said. Ashutosh Joshi, who sells coolers, said there was a shortage of coolers in the market last year and the same situation was expected this year.

“However, March and April have been dull for

us. Now the temperature has started increasing and we expect sales to pick up,” he said.

Cooler temperatures have also hit potters’ earnings.

Mukesh Prajapat, a potter in Gajsinghpura, said he usually sells around 1,500 earthen pots from February to June but has only sold 150 so far this year.

This is because of rains keeping the temperature in check, he said. Bageshwari Devi, a customer visiting Prajapat’s shop, said she didn’t feel the need to

buy an earthen pot until now.

“Because of cooler weather in March and April, I didn’t feel the need to buy an earthen pot. Now that the temperature is starting to rise, I have come to buy one,” she said.

Traders and potters can expect sales to pick up soon as the meteorological department has predicted warmer days ahead. The weather office has forecast dry weather and an increase in day temperatures over the next three days.

SRH’s Rahul Tripathi during the match between SRH and Rajasthan Royals.

Police Commissioner Anand Srivastava spotted at SMS stadium in Jaipur on Sunday.

A view of the jam packed Sawai Mansingh Stadium cheering for Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Sunday.

SRH’s bowler Marco Jansen during the IPL match at SMS stadium in Jaipur.

Jos Buttler celebrates his fifty runs during the IPL match between RR and SRH at SMS Stadium, in Jaipur on Friday. Rajasthan Royals fans take a selfie during the match on Sunday.

Om Birla inaugurated the first synthetic track of Kota division at Shrinathpuram Sports Complex on Sunday.

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CM declares to upgrade Sikrai as Municipality, Paparda to a new Tehsil

I haven’t seen such a public meeting till date, says CM Gehlot Govind S Dotasra congratulated Mamta Bhupesh for the huge meet

Laxmikant Sharma

Dausa: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday expressed surprise and was overwhelmed at the huge crowd that gathered to listen to him during a public meeting at Geejgarh in Dausa. Crowd estimation analysts are comparing the crowd with the recent public meeting of PM Narendra Modi in Dhanawad.

Gehlot inspected the Mehangai Rahat Camps and in his address, the CM repeated many times that he has not seen such a public meeting till date. He congratulated Women and Child Development Minister Mamta Bhupesh. He was so impressed with the meeting that on the demand of Mamta Bhupesh, it was announced to upgrade Sikrai to Municipality, Paparda to Tehsil

Two MLAs skip CM’s event in Dholpur

Dholpur: Out of 3 Congress MLAs in Dholpur, Girraj Malinga and KL Bairwa were absent from the CM’s programme on Sunday. Both were invited to the event. Though both were in Barmer with Sachin Pilot on Saturday.

CM PRAISES DHOLPUR COLLECTOR

Dholpur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot patted the back of Dholpur Collector, Anil Agrawal and admired the good work carried out by the district administration in the various inflation relief camps being organised in the district. Dholpur ranks second in the state in organising the Mehangai Rahat camps.More than 5.35 lakh guarantee cards under various schemes have been distributed in the camps in Dholpur. District Collector is monitoring the progress of inflation relief camps everyday.

WHY BOHRA, ABRAR & OTHERS COULDN’T BE MINS?

CM Ashok Gehlot on Sunday expressed his pain over not making ministers those MLAs who saved his government. “My govt survived because of 102 people. Rohit Bohra, and Danish mAbrar were entitled to become ministers. 6 MLAs from BSP and independents were entitled to become ministers. But could not make them ministers due to political reasons,” he said in Dholpur. Out of BSP MLAs, only Rajendra Gudha could become a minister.

and four schools including Geejgarh to senior level.

CM Gehlot once again surrounded the Centre on ERCP and

said that this is the lifeline of East Rajasthan, yet the Prime Minister is not ready to do anything on it. “People of 13 districts of eastern

Rajasthan should demand answers from BJP MPs and MLAs as to why the Centre is not saying anything on ERCP. If the public will

State govt ensuring safe return of Raj students from Manipur: CM

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has voiced concern over the safety of students from the state stranded in violence-hit Manipur.

Manipur is witnessing violent clashes over a move to grant scheduled tribe status to the majority Metei community in the state. Naga and Kuki tribes who are opposing this plan organised a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ on Wednesday after which the clashes broke out.

Gehlot on Saturday said that top officials of his government are in touch with officials in the northeastern state.

Raj govt will bear entire travel expenses of students coming to Raj due to violence in Manipur, he adds

“The news of some students of Rajasthan being trapped in Manipur violence is worrying,” he said in a

CM: Government left no stone unturned in benefiting masses

Bhanwar S Charan and Manoj Jain

Karauli: CM Ashok

create pressure then definitely PM Modi will have to declare it as a national project,” he said.

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‘Cong govt excelled in social welfare works’

tweet in Hindi.

“The Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police of Rajasthan are in touch with senior officials there and soon efforts will be made to bring them home safely,” the Chief Minister said.

The Chief Minister further added saying, “The State government is engaged in ensuring safe return of students and it will bear the entire travel expenses of students coming to Rajasthan due to violence in Manipur. Chief Resident Commissioner in Delhi and Commissioner of Rajasthan Foundation will coordinate for students’ safe return.”

First India Bureau

Kota: The Congress government has allotted land to each society for their welfare & has excelled in social welfare works, said UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal during his address in a programme organised at UIT Auditorium on Sunday during the

‘Boy-Girl Introduction Conference’ of Khatik Samaj. The event also witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of the new executive and the building construction programme of Girls Hostel. Dhariwal administered oath to the newly appointed executive committee of the Khatik Samaj.

Meanwhile, CM Gehlot also gave a big political message from Dholpur.

“Earlier these two were with us, but now they are probably angry. Resentment continues in politics, but do such work that you can win again,” Gehlot said. Whereas, Shobharani Kushwah, the expelled MLA from the BJP, was also present with the CM on the stage and this is how CM Gehlot blessed Rohit Bohra and Shobharani Kushwah.

jeet Singh Malviya, Pramod Jain Bhaya, PL Meena and GS Dotasra reached the meeting in a helicopter with CM Ashok Gehlot.

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Addressing a programme in Dholpur, Gehlot said his government could be saved because of the support of three BJP leaders, former CM Vasundhara Raje, former assembly speaker Kailash Meghwal and MLA Shobharani Kushwah. “(Union ministers) Amit Shah, GS Shekhawat and Dharmendra Pradhan conspired together to topple my government. They distributed money in Rajasthan and they are not taking the money back now. I am surprised why they are not demanding the money back from them (the MLAs),” he claimed. “I have even told the MLAs that whatever money they have taken, Rs 10 crore or Rs 20 crore, if

Able & talented Raj IAS await Central deputation!

Rajendra Chhabra

Jaipur: For the past some time, Rajasthan cadre officials are eagerly awaiting central deputation as well as being empanelled, and picked for posting. This is a story of eight IAS officials. The recent issue is of empanelment on the post of Additional Secretary. After the review meeting, the Appointment Committee of Cabinet, on April 24, took out approval order for IAS of 1995-97 batch for Additional Secretary

post. But in this, our three officers - Shikhar Agrawal, Dinesh Kumar and Rajesh Yadav’s names were missing. Among these, it was a surprise for the entire Rajasthan cadre officials that Rajesh Yadav was not considered.

Rajesh had gone to Delhi in March 2022 after becoming JS. Generally, a JS serving in Delhi for one year is empanelled for the post of Additional secretary, & yet Rajesh Yadav was left out.

Similarly, Shikhar Agrawal (1993 batch) and Dinesh Kumar (1996

batch) returned to Rajasthan cadre after serving at the Centre as DS and JS. Both the officials are eagerly awaiting their empanelment for the post of Additional Secretary. Several review lists have been released, and yet, even in the latest review list, both the officials have been left. Whereas, their

junior IAS of 1995 batch are already working on the post of Additional Secretary. Moreover, capable, meritorious & brilliant officer of 2006 batch, Gaurav Goyal’s non-empanelment has also been considered a surprising and uncommon development whereas, his batch mate IAS, in other state

cadres, have been empanelled.

Now let us talk about posting and appointments. People have not forgotten how long Sudhansh Pant had to wait for becoming Secretary.

1993 batch IAS Sandeep Verma is awaiting a call from Delhi for the post of Additional Secretary and the state government has given its NOC nearly six months back.

In this time, three lists for appointment on the post of Additional Secretary have come, but Sandeep’s name featured in none of them,

Gehlot while addressing a public meeting at the inflation relief camp at Mandrayal village in Karauli on Sunday, said that his government is benefiting the people of the state through public welfare schemes and providing relief from rising inflation.

Gehlot said that the government has left no stone unturned in the all-round development of the common man. In the state budget, he said, efforts have been made to provide relief to every areas of the state including Karauli district.

Gehlot said that more than 300 new colleges have been opened by the state government in the present tenure.

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In the camp, the Chief Minister inspected departmental stalls based on public welfare schemes and talked to the beneficiaries and handed over the CM’s Guarantee Card to them. During the Karauli visit, Gehlot also vsited Shaili wale Hanuman temple & participated in Murti Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Minister Ramesh Chand Meena said that every village has been benefited by the schemes and development works of the government.

Ministers PL Meena, Water Mahendrajit Singh Malviya, Pramod Jain Bhaya, Lakhan Singh, Govind Singh Dotasara, Mool Chand Meena, Bharosilal Jatav, District Collector Ankit Kumar Singh,SP Narayan Singh were also present.

The truth is that he has made such outrageous and untrue allegations in his fury because of the rebellion happening in his own party and the mass base slipping away,” she said. Raje said that as far as horse-trading is concerned, Ashok Gehlot himself is the mastermind behind it. “He did this in 2008 and 2018 as he was in minority. At that time neither BJP nor Congress got a majority. At that time, if we wanted, we too could have formed the government, but it was against the principles of the BJP. On the contrary, Gehlot formed the government both the times by arranging MLAs through his transactions,” she said. To avoid the historic defeat in 2023 elections, he is creating such fabricated stories, which is unfortunate and this trick of his is not going to be successful.

you have spent anything, I will give that part or I will get it from AICC (All India Congress Committee),” he said. Gehlot alleged that if the MLAs did not return the money, they will always be under pressure from Amit Shah. “He is the Union home minister, he will intimidate...in Maha-

rashtra he divided Shiv Sena,” Gehlot alleged. He said that he was made the Chief Minister by the party for a third time and it was his duty to take all along and forget past happenings and ensure the return of the party to power in the assembly elections, slated for later this year.

Priyanka leaves for K’taka after 2-day stay in R’bore

which is a surprise.

Similarly, it has been long time since Praveen Gupta, Ajeetabh Sharma and Subeer Kumar were issued NOC for becoming JS, but no one knows the reason why these officials are not being picked. Whereas, Praveen and Ajeetabh’s batches have been freezed because officials junior to them, have become Additional Secretary. In terms of ability and talent, our IAS are second to none, and the cases of Sandeep and Shikhar are utmost serious.

Lokesh Tatwal

Sawai Madhopur: Congress National Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra left for Karnataka on Sunday after a twoday stay in Ranthambore on a personal visit. She left in a charter plane from Chakchainpura airport with family. She reached Ranthambore late on May 5.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the Ranthambore National Park with her children and also saw a tiger in zone number four here.

Dheeraj Gurjar of Congress dropped Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Sher Bagh Hotel to Chak Chainpura helipad. According to sources, she will participate in the ongoing election programmes in Karnataka.

Naresh Sharma

CM inaugurates and lays the foundation stone for various development works worth Rs 114.10 in Rajakhera tehsil in Dholpur on Sunday. Also seen are PL Meena, GS Dotasra, Mahendrajeet S Malviya, BL Jatav, Pramod Jain Bhaya and Dr Mahesh Joshi.

CM Ashok Gehlot & Mamta Bhupesh hold a ‘Gada’ in their hands during the Mehangai Rahat Camp at Sikrai in Dausa on Sunday. Also seen are GS Dotasra, PL Meena, Murari Lal Meena & others.

CM Gehlot distributes Scooty to a specially-abled during the Mehangai Rahat Camp at Mandrayal village in Karauli on Sunday.

Shanti Dhariwal greets the people of Khatik community during a programme held at the UIT Auditorium in Kota on Sunday.

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YOUR DAY

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20

A vacation you only dreamed about is likely to become a reality soon. Healthy eating will help prevent digestive ailments.

Money will be no constraint in buying what you like. Driving down with lover to a happening place is indicated today.

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

Your popularity is set to soar on personal and professional fronts. Some of you will have to curb your splurging ways. Family life will cruise along smoothly with much love and bonhomie. Don’t speed up on the road. Chance of moving to a new location on transfer.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

Help extended to someone will help him or her get ahead on the academic front. Visiting a mall or watching a movie with family is likely to be the highlight of the day for some. You may enjoy travelling to a tourist destination recommended by your friends.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Money coming from various streams will keep you in an elated state of mind. A new fitness regime that you have adopted promises to keep you in the pink of health. Getting an old furniture upholstered may be at the top of the mind of some homemakers.

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

You are likely to find the day most auspicious. Your knowledge about your line of work will be roundly appreciated and get you the thumbs up from higher ups. Friends and family may get together to give you a surprise and make your day. Business travel may leave little time for romance.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

Money put together on previous occasions is likely to come in handy now. A family youngster is keen to learn from you, so don’t disappoint. Settling down in a new house is indicated for some.You may have to awaken partner’s interest in you once again.

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

Something you have implemented at work is likely to profit the company and get you noticed. You are likely to celebrate the achievement of a family youngster in a grand way. Shifting into your very own house may soon become a reality.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

DR GOVIND CHAUDHARY

Your financial situation is set to improve, as earning opportunities come to you.

Help from coworkers in a time consuming task will be forthcoming on the work front. Support of family will encourage you to take up a challenge. Socially, your presence will be much looked forward to.

senior child specialist & Associate Professor at JK Lone Hospital

IThe writer is a resident doctor at JK Lone Hospital n this research work done in Rajasthan’s JK Lone Hospital, it was found that children who come with febrile convulsions have some relationship with iron deficiency anemia and iron deficiency in the body. This research work has also been published in the Indian Journal of Applied Research. Seizures in fever are such a problem that always worries the parents.

Febrile convulsions are a common condition that affects young children, typically between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. They occur when a child develops a fever, usually as a result of an infection, and the fever triggers a seizure. Febrile convulsions can be frightening for parents to witness but do not cause any long-term harm. The chance of future epilepsy is only 1 to 2%.

The problem occurs in 2-5% of children. At the age of six months to five years, seizures with fever are usually present, in this, when children have fever, then the child becomes unconscious along with jerks in the hands and feet. Most of them come at the age of 1-2 years.

Apart from hemoglobin in the body, iron is a major component of brain metabolism and many enzymes. That’s why iron deficiency increases the chances of seizures in children.

In the research work, two groups of 80-80 children were made and one group was of children having seizures with fever and the other group was of children with fever who did not have seizures. It was found that chil-

Association of Iron-deficiency ANEMIA IN KIDS with febrile seizure

Dr Govind Chaudhary has done this research work with the help of his guide Dr Yogesh Yadav, Associate Professor, JK Lone Hospital and Head of Department, Dr Ashok Gupta and Dr Shailja Vajpayee and Dr Kavita Yadav, Assistant Professor SMS medical college, Jaipur

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 22

MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS

The most common symptoms of febrile convulsions include shaking or twitching, loss of consciousness, and sometimes, loss of bowel or bladder control. These symptoms usually last for just a few minutes and then subside on their own. Neither anti-seizure medication nor anti-fever medication is recommended to prevent further febrile seizures. Efforts to rapidly cool the child’s body during a seizure have not been extensively studied but are not recommended. The long-term outcome of children with febrile seizures is generally excellent with similar academic achievements to other children.

Febrile convulsions can be scary, but

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20

TYPES OF FEBRILE SEIZURES

There are two types of febrile seizures: Simple and Complex. Simple febrile seizures involve an otherwise healthy child with a single, one episode of a generalized seizure lasting less than 15 minutes. Complex febrile seizures have one or more of the following: focal symptoms such as jerking of only one side of the body, duration greater than 15 minutes, or two or more seizures within 24 hours. About 60–70% are classified as simple febrile seizures and 30–40% as complex.

sions. A febrile convulsion is not epilepsy and does not cause brain damage. Around 30% of babies and children who have had one febrile convulsion will have another. There is no way to predict who will be affected or when this will happen.

GENETIC

There is evidence that many children with febrile seizures have a genetic predisposition to have febrile seizures. If a child with a febrile seizure has an identical twin (monozygotic), the twin is much more likely to also have a febrile seizure than if the twin is non-identical (dizygotic). First-degree relatives (mother, father, sibling) of a child with febrile seizures have a risk of 10–15% of having a febrile seizure compared with the general risk in the population of only

If your child experiences a febrile convulsion, there are a few things you can do to help:

Stay calm. Although it can be scary to see your child having a seizure, remember that febrile convulsions are not usually serious and will pass on their own.

 Protect your child from injury. Move any objects that your child might bump into out of the way, and gently hold

your child to prevent them from falling.

 Monitor your child’s breathing. Make sure your child is breathing normally and that their airway is clear.

 Take your child’s temperature and give them medication if necessary. If your child’s fever is high, you can give them acetaminophen or ibuprofen to bring it down.

 Seek medical attention if necessary. In most cases, febrile convulsions do not require medical treatment. However, you should call your doctor if your child has a prolonged seizure (more than 5 minutes), if they have difficulty breathing, or if they have another seizure soon after the first one.

It is said that anemia due to iron is a common problem and we can easily get rid of the problem by supplementing iron and not only it removes anemia in children but also helps in preventing seizures. If this happens, we should give iron supplements to the children and keep checking their iron status from time to time

—DR ASHOK GUPTA, JK Lone Hospital

REASSURANCE FOR PARENTS ABOUT FEBRILE CONVULSIONS

 Children suffer no pain or discomfort during a fit.

 A febrile convulsion is not epilepsy. No regular drugs are needed. A short-lived fit will not cause brain damage. Even a long fit almost never causes harm. Children who have had a febrile convulsion grow up healthy.

If you have concerns or questions, contact your doctor. In an emergency, take your child to the nearest hospital emergency department.

There is a medication called Midazolam that is sometimes recommended for children who have a history of febrile convulsions lasting longer than 5 minutes. Most children do not require this medication. If you would like more information about this treatment, you should talk with your doctor.

Problem about finances will be resolved. Those on medication will find improvement in their condition. Smooth going is indicated for those on a long journey.

Stars on the property front appear the brightest. Taking the family on a trip seems impossible today due to your professional commitments.

Some clarification will need to be sought on a financial issue, before you take the next step. Efforts in the real estate market may bear fruit. A project left halfway by someone else may come on your shoulders, but your efforts will be acknowledged.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19

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Quality Time with Malti

JPriyanka Chopra is having the best time with her daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. A few moments back, Priyanka took to Instagram and shared quite a few pictures from her Saturday which she spent with Malti and Kevin and Danielle Jonas’ family. In the photos shared by Priyanka Chopra, one can see sneak peeks of how the actress spent her weekend. In the first photo, she is seen holding her daughter Malti in one hand and a toy turtle in

the other, as the little one marvels at it. In the second picture, we see Malti sitting near a hotdog, pretzels, and drinks station. Her back is seen facing towards the camera. In the third picture of the slideshow, we see

Malti crawling on the floor while she is surrounded by her cousins. Priyanka tagged Kevin and Danielle Jonas in the picture, along with Nick’s cousin Rachel Tamburelli Johnson.

Naa Rojaa Nuvve Promo

Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Kushi is one of the much-awaited films of 2023. The makers have now unveiled a new promo from the film's first single, Naa Rojaa Nuvve, which is melodious.

The song, which is titled Tu Meri Roja in Hindi, shows Vijay Deverakonda mesmerised by Samantha's beauty while she is offering prayers and performing namaz. The previous posters saw Samantha as a Brahmin girl, married and wearing a mangal sutra. The upcoming first song will make big revelations about Samantha's role as Aaradhya in the film. It seems

Kushi will witness many twists and turns and moviegoers can't wait to know what's in store with this love story. The biggest highlights are the Kashmir backdrop and the dynamic pairing of the two actors. The music for Naa Rojaa Nuvve is by Hesham Abdul Wahab. The full song will be out on May 9th.

lady trying to touch Kareena and the actress waving at her Kareena and Saif stepped out of their vehicle to walk to the restaurant. As soon as Kareena stepped out, she folded her hands to greet the media, but a lady comes and tells her, "behen ek baar hath lagao." She repeats her words and brings forward her

Sonam's Outfit at Coronation Concert

Actress Sonam Kapoor is all set to attend King Charles III's coronation concert. Amid the excitement, details about her outfit have been finally revealed. According to the latest report, Sonam will be wearing a floor-length gown co-designed by Kolkata-based Anamika Khanna and UKbased designer Emilia Wickstead. Sonam will be appearing on stage 'to deliver a spoken word performance to introduce the Commonwealth virtual choir.’ This will mark her first appearance at an event for the royal family. According to Vogue India, Sonam's gown fea-

tures a band detail around the shoulders that frames the corseted bodice, extending into a full skirt lined with architectural godet pleats. The report suggests that the gown was designed by Emilia Wickstead and Anamika Khanna contributed the calico-inspired print to finish the whole picture. The Indian designer took inspiration from the 17th and 18th-century calico prints, which were a commodity commonly traded between India and the UK in the past.

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and discover the welcoming embrace of the Taj.

Salute the sun in resort view or sea-facing balconies of the 258 rooms and 67 suites while creating indelible moments amidst stunning surroundings, holistic wellness experiences, exceptional dining, advanced sporting facilities and exciting family activities, ensuring each day is as memora-

ble as the next. Achieve a newfound balance as each day begins with an energizing session of Bihar School of Yoga and ends with sundowners beside the longest pool on the Palm’s crescent.

Your holistic wellness journey continues at the awardwinning Jiva Spa, where patrons enjoy the options of Ayurvedic treatments, invigorating massages and couple’s therapy enhanced by gold-infused oils and eco-friendly herb-dyed linen, while the 230 metres of private beach with airy cabanas make relaxation a truly refreshing experience. Gastronomy has also been carefully curated from the progressive Indian cuisine of Varq to the glamour of Raia, our chic bar and lounge with scenic views of the Palm’s horizon seamlessly extending across the island. Families are treated to tailored entertainment within exclusive zones designed for their favourite pursuits from video games and soft play areas to a range of sporting activities at purpose-built facilities. Luxury boutiques along with sa-

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lons for men and women are also a welcome indulgence, while a direct shuttle transfer to Nakheel Mall opens up a variety of lifestyle opportunities. When it comes to celebrating life’s big moments, the possibilities are endless with distinctive spaces including two spectacular Royale Ballrooms and eight meeting rooms.

Jagdeesh Chandra launched the poster of Miss and Mrs Alluring Beauty of Rajasthan, Season 2 and National Dynamic Award at his residence on Sunday. The event is being organised by Mind Blowing Promotion in association with Khush Films, which will be held at The Palace, Ajmer Road, on June 9. Saurabh Prajapat, Monu Sharma and Krishna Kumawat were also present during the launch.

The University of Engineering and Management, (UEM) Jaipur had participated in the Education and Career Fair 2023 organised from May 5 to 7. Fair was inaugurated by BD Kalla, Minister of Education, Rajasthan. He visited UEM pavillion and congratulated the team for extraordinary efforts for promoting technical education in Rajasthan and making the students more employable by providing them skill oriented courses and training programs. Students and parents from all over the state of Rajasthan came to visit the UEM Jaipur pavillion to receive the information on various courses of Engineering, Management and Physiotherapy for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD levels.

Jaipur Traffic Police, in collaboration with Aditri Foundation successfully organised a road safety campaign in the city of Jaipur, spreading the crucial message of ‘Helmet is not a Burden, but Saviour’. The campaign aimed to create awareness and promote responsible driving habits among two-wheeler riders, with a special focus on compulsory helmet usage. As part of this initiative, the organizers also distributed 100 helmets to the passerby two-wheeler riders in the city.

The event took place at Yaadgar, Ajmeri Gate, the Jaipur Traf-

fic Police Headquarters.

Prahlad Singh

Krishnaia, Deputy Commissioner of Jaipur Traffic Police, expressed his gratitude towards Neeru Yadav and highlighted the importance of collaborations in spreading awareness about road safety. He stated, “We are delighted to have Neeru Yadav, a prominent figure and an in-

spiration to many, join us in this endeavour. Through partnerships like these, we can make a real difference in the community and foster a safer environment for all road users.”

Neeru Yadav, who has made significant contributions to women’s empowerment and sports development, emphasized the need for individual responsibility while driving.

The declaration ceremony of the new executive body of the Rajasthan unit of All India Pareek Mahasabha, an all-India level organisation of Pareek Samaj, was organised at Hotel Grand Safari on Saturday. On this occasion, Rajasthan

State President of Mahasabha Ramakant

Pareek and General Secretary Rambabu

Pareek announced the members of the new executive committee to the society and presented the outline of works to be done in the interest of the society in the coming tenure.

Pareek, Surendra Pareek, Assistant Director of SEB Sangeeta

Anil

Dr Jyoti Joshi Laxmikant Pareek, National Vice President Naresh Pareek, Chairman of Pareek SVS, Satyanarayan Pareek were present as special guests.

Under the joint aegis of Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi, Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi and Curio Children’s Theater Jaipur, a special Kilkari workshop will be organised in 4 zones in Jaipur from May 21 to June 11.

Workshop Centers-

1 Ravindra Manch, Ramnivas Garden

2 Central Academy School- Mahavir Nagar

3 Sanskar SchoolSirsi Road

4 Tagore Public School- Ambabadi / Vidyadhar Nagar

This will be the 16th edition of this workshop and it will culminate on June 11 at Rabindra Manch, Jaipur.

Jagdeesh Chandra greeted by (R) Greg Kocsis (Hotel Manager) and (L) Vardhman Singh Rathore (Director of Rooms)

Purohit, National Vice President of AIPM

Advocate Lalit Sharma and Dr Seema Sharma celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary at Jaipur Marriott Hotel, Jaipur on Sunday. Jagdeesh Chandra reached to bless the couple and wished them good health. Bhagwati Sahay Sharma, Tulsi Sharma and Manan Sharma were also present on the occasion.

The Alumni Meet of the Subodh Management Institute and Career Studies of all the MBA batchmates of the Institute from 1999 to 2022 and their families participated in the Alumni Meet organized at a resort located at Mansarovar.

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Saurabh Prajapat, Monu Sharma and Krishna Kumawat

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Lalit Sharma, Dr Seema Sharma, Bhagwati Sahay Sharma, Tulsi Sharma and Manan

Dr BD Kala with others during the fair

IPS Prahlad Singh Krishnaia and Neeru Yadav with others during the road safety campaign

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO