First India Newspaper 14 August 2019

JAIPUR l WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 l Pages 14 l 3.00 RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/01082 l Vol 1 l Issue No. 69

OF SPASHT NEETI & SAHI DISHA

“We have set an unprecedented pace within just the first few days of our government. What we have been able to achieve is the result of ‘’Spasht Neeti, Sahi Disha (clear policy, right intentions)’’

From children’s safety to Chandrayaan-II, from action against corruption to freeing Muslim women from scourge of Triple Talaq, from Kashmir to Kisan, we have shown what a resolute govt can achieve

What we were able to achieve in the first 75 days was the outcome of the robust base we were able to build in the last 5 years. Hundreds of reforms in the last 5 years have ensured the country is now ready to take off FULL REPORT ON PAGE 10

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AMIT SHAH’S TRYST WITH LAL CHOWK? Home Minister may unfurl Tricolour on Aug 15

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fter the abrogation of Article 370 now in what could be yet another historical move, Union Home Minister Amit Shah might REACH Srinagar to unfurl the Tricolour at historic Lal Chowk on Independence Day. The Union Home Minister, after he took over on May 30 from Rajnath Singh, has impressed the country with bold decisions one after the other.

Before the Kashmir article issue, he deftly handled the appointments of Governors and in this regard, the new Governor who took over Kolkata Raj Bhavan, Jagdeep Dhankar, has to be given special reference more so, as West Bengal is set to go to Assembly polls in 2021.

FORTIFIED JAIPUR

—PHOTO BY SUMAN SARKAR

Before the abrogation of Article 370, the entire nation had no clue... a huge movement of troops to the valley could not be assessed even by the Hawk Eye in Indian media.

To top it all, the government placed the bill in Rajya Sabha first where it had an acid test... but came out with flying colours. The rest is HISTORY. Amit Shah had been burning the midnight oil initially to establish a COMPLETE BJP raj in the country and having achieved that, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Man Friday... Shah is now set to realise the party goals one after the other.

In a closely guarded secret, high security measures are being ensured for Amit Shah’s Srinagar visit on Thursday. Turn to P4

GLOBAL INVESTORS SUMMIT TO BE HELD IN SRINAGAR FROM OCT 12 J&K administration will host a three-day global investors summit from October 12 in Srinagar.

Summit will provide J&K an opportunity to showcase strategies and potential, Principal Secy Industries Naveen Choudhary said. It will provide an opportunity to allay fears and apprehensions in the minds of outside trade.

GOVT NEEDS TIME AS SITUATION IN J&K ‘VERY SENSITIVE’: SC SC on Tuesday refused to pass any immediate directions to the Centre and the J&K government on a plea seeking lifting of all restrictions imposed after abrogation of Article 370. The situation in J&K is “very sensitive” and reasonable time should be given to the government to ensure normalcy there, apex court said.

RESTRICTIONS IN KASHMIR BEING EASED IN PHASED MANNER: GOVT Restrictions in Kashmir are being eased in a phased manner while the situation in Jammu division is back to normal, government spokesperson Rohit Kansal said on Tuesday.

Restrictions are being eased in a phased manner on the basis of assessment by authorities in various areas of the Kashmir division.

DREAM COME TRUE

 SP Mookerjee was arrested on May 11, 1953, when he tried to enter Kashmir to protest policies that required Indians to carry I-card. He died in a Srinagar jail on June 23, 1953.

FLASHBACK 1992

 In 1992, senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, accompanied by Modi, had unfurled the Tricolour at Lal Chowk, despite grave threat from various Pak-based terror organisations.

In Gehlot Raj, BJP ducks;

Manmohan ‘sure’ of RS win Following CM’s hard work to garner support of 122 MLAs, BJP has decided not to put up a candidate, paving way for an unopposed Manmohan victory

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Twenty-four people, including nine policemen, were injured when members of two communities pelted stones at each other believing a rumour on Monday night in Jaipur, prompting authorities to use teargas to disperse the mob, police said on Tuesday.

Following the communal tension, mobile internet services in 10 police station areas have been suspended till Wednesday night and five people have been arrested. The violence on Monday night broke out after members of the minority community blocked Delhi highway in front of Eidgah near Galta Gate and pelted stones on a Haridwar-bound bus.

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 Domestic passenger

vehicles sales in India plunged 30.98% to 2,00,790 units last month, data from industry body SIAM or Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers revealed on Tuesday  Drop in sales is worst since Dec 2000, when industry sold a fifth of the vehicles it sells currently  The data also showed that domestic passenger vehicle production was down 16.52% last month.

Production of passenger cars stood at 2,05,194 units in July, down 20.08% compared with year-ago period

AUTO CRAZY

PASSENGER VEHICLE SALES PLUNGE 31%, STEEPEST FALL IN NEARLY 2 DECADES

The slump has rendered almost 15k workers jobless over past two-three months. Previous biggest decline across domestic automobile sales was in Dec 2000 when it fell by 21.81% A total of 61,104 passenger vehicles were exported last month, marking a decline of 4.43 per cent compared with the year-ago period.

Commercial vehicle exports dropped 32.87 per cent to 5,794 units.

Country’s GDP grew 5.8% in quarter ended March 31, lowest rate of expansion in five years. Many analysts expect data due later this month to show that economic growth in quarter ended June faltered more

Jaipur: It has now become certain that the account of Congress will open in the parliament from Rajasthan.

The victory of Dr Manmohan Singh in the by-election for Rajya Sabha is being considered as certain.

Due to the political magic of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Dr Manmohan Singh reached a safe zone even before filing his nomination.

On Tuesday, former Prime Minister filed his nomination in the State Assembly as Congress candidate for Rajya Sabha.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot were the proposers in the election form. Dr Manmohan Singh expressed his gratitude to state Congress after filing the nomination.

“I am very grateful to the Congress party and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot and all members of the Congress Legislative Party for nominating me to this vacant seat in the Council of States,” Turn to P4, Related report P4

—PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

TOP: Dr Manmohan Singh with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Dy CM Sachin Pilot and Rajasthan Congress Incharge Avinash Pande while filing nomination for Rajya Sabha seat in the Assembly on Tuesday. ABOVE: CM Gehlot and Dr Singh on way to Jaipur Airport after filing the nomination.

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RAKSHA BANDHAN

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AnanTaya’s initiative to revive the lost meaning of Raksha Bandhan

The festival is no longer confined to tying Rakhis to one’s bro. With increased awareness, many are tying Rakhis to those who protect them in Real Term Rakshita Pareek

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aksha Bandhan is a festival celebrated with an energetic fervour. The festival, by going to its literal translation means Protection Bond which signifies the promise to protect.

On this auspicious day, sisters tie ‘Rakhi’ around the wrist of their brothers. The thread is considered to be sacred because it reminds of the promise a brother makes to his sister that he will protect her until death. In return, sisters pray for their good health and well being and in lieu get gifts from their brother.

BIG PICTURE Back in the time, the ritual of tying the Rakhi around brother’s wrist symbolised a promise that wasn’t just limited to protecting their sister. It meant a lot more, it still means a lot more.

The festival is about the spoken vow that you will always stand by her side and to have her back when she is fighting her own battles instead of fighting it for her. It is about giving her the respect that she deserves and accept her decisions and even her indecisiveness.

It is about trusting her with your problems and allowing her to come to your rescue when things are not in your favour. It is about mutual respect and the love that you share, as it is about holding your tongue when you’re too tempted to catcall at women or have a good laugh at their choices.

Instead of giving her the gift that she demands, it is about realising that no gifts in this world can make up for all the times you thought of women as lesser beings, treated them as second-class citizens and used cuss words demoralising to women in the same breath.

Even for the sister, gifts didn’t mean much back then. Now there is a competition between there so-called groups that who will get the best and the most expensive gifts from their brother.

The meaning of this festival has changed. It has become fully commercialised. There is no more to the festival for sisters than selecting the fanciest Rakhi for their brothers and in return getting the gift that they desire.

Raksha Bandhan is no longer confined to tying Rakhi to your brother’s wrist. Nowadays, with increased awareness, many people are tying the Rakhi on the wrist of people or even pets who really protect them. Like, many youngsters in the

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 AnanTaya has launched special Rakhi collection to salute the real heroes.

They have introduced exclusive Rakhis for the Armed Forces this Rakshabandhan. The concept is to bedeck the hero with relevant ‘Medals’ on their Wrist.

 ‘Captain Param Veer’: Celebrating Border Security Forces

 ‘Anchor of My Life’; Commemorating ‘Operation Vijay’ of 1999

 ‘Serge Ant: The Army’: Saluting the ‘Sena Medal’

 ‘Bond For Life’: Cel-

ebrating the spirit of Bravery

 ‘The Torch Bearer’: Keep the fire burning, an eulogy to ‘Operation Parakram’ of 2002  ‘The Bees Knees: You’re Awesome’; Saluting Army Services

 ‘The Coast Guard’: Acknowledging the skillful sailor of rough seas.

Back in time, the ritual of tying Rakhi around brother’s wrist symbolised a promise that wasn’t just limited to protecting their sister. It meant a lot more, it still means a lot more.

The festival is about the spoken vow that you will always stand by her side and to have her back when she is fighting her own battles instead of fighting it for her city tie Rakhi to the one who is most loyal towards them and can go to any extent to protect them, yes that’s right, people are tying Rakhi on the wrist of their dogs to.

Well, there are some people, who without asking for anything in return,

work day in and out to protect us from any and every thing that comes in our way. Yes, I am talking about cops. These female cops from Rajasthan have given us enough examples for not to worry about anything when it comes to our safety.

WITHOUT ASKING ANYTHING IN RETURN, THESE FEMALE TOP COPS GO BEYOND LIMITS TO PROTECT US. ON THIS RAKSHA BANDHAN, FIRST INDIA SALUTES THESE REAL HEROES…

RAKSHA BANDHAN IN HISTORY

The traditional festival ‘Raksha Bandhan’ (knot of protection) came into origin about 6000 years back when Aryans created first civilization - The Indus Valley Civilization.

There are many story related to this auspicious festival King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi

demon king Mahabali TlordhewasVishnu. a great devotee of Because of his

to protect the good people, Lord Krishna killed Iwarntheorder evil King Shishupal. Krishna was hurt during the and left with bleeding finger. Seeing this, Draupathi

LORD KRISHNA AND DRAUPATHI

had torn a strip of cloth from her sari and tied around his wrist to stop the bleeding. Lord Krishna, realising her affections and concern about him, declared himself bounded by her sisterly love. He promised her to repay this debt whenever she need in future. Many years later, when the pandavas lost Draupathi in the game of dice and Kauravas were removing her saari, Krishna helped her divinely elongating the saari so that they could not remove it.

immense devotion, Vishnu has taken the task of protecting bali’s Kingdom leaving his normal place in Vikundam. Goddess lakshmi - the wife of lord Vishnu - has became sad because of this as she wanted lord Vishnu along with her. So she went to Bali and discussed as a Brahmin woman and taken refuge in his palace. On Shravana purnima, she tied Rakhi on King Bali’s wrist. Goddess Lakshmi revealed who she is and why she is there. The king was touched by Her and Lord Vishnu’s good will and affection towards him and his family, Bali requested Lord Vishnu to accompany her to vaikuntam. Due to this festival is also called Baleva as Bali Raja’s devotion to the Lord vishnu. It is said that since that day it has become a tradition to invite sisters on sravan pournima to tie sacred thread of Rakhi or Raksha bandan.

PRITI CHANDRA DCP, Jodhpur Priti Chandra, often known as Lady Singham of Rajasthan, is not just a hero by her work, her nobel thoughts adds to her bravery. She has caught many dacoits in her career till now and is eyeing on more.

MALINI AGARWAL ADG Malini Agarwal an epitome of bravery. The hardworking Agarwal is proud of the position she is in today and considers it her duty to help those in need. She firmly believes in working for a collective cause.

POOJA AWANA SP, Pratapgarh Pooja Awana believes in creating fear among criminals that the police is tough against them.

She also wants to make the common man believe that the police are with them and that they are safe and secure.

Alexander The Great and King Puru

oldest reference to the Tto 300hefestival of rakhi goes back BC at the time when

Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun

he story of Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun is the most signifiTfighting cant evidence in the history. During the medieval era, Rajputs were Muslim invasions. Rakhi at that time meant a spiritual bind-

ing and protection of sisters was foremost. When Rani Karnawati, the widowed queen of the king of Chittor, realised that she could in no way defend the invasion of the Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah, she sent a rakhi to Emperor Humayun. The Emperor touched by the gesture started off with his troops without wasting any time.

Alexander invaded India. It already stretched from the Balkans all the way to the northern edges of the subcontinent, but he wanted India. It is said that the great conqueror, King Alexander of Macedonia was shaken by the fury of the Indian king Puru in his first attempt.

Upset by this, Alexander’s wife, who had heard of the Rakhi festival, approached King Puru.

King Puru accepted her as his sister and when the opportunity came during the war, he refrained from Alexander.

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Seventeen people, including policemen, were injured in stone pelting; police have arrested five persons while registering case against fifty others in the incident First India News

STORY SO FAR

Jaipur: Seventeen people, including policemen, were injured when members of two communities pelted stones at each other on Monday night, prompting the police to used teargas to quell the mob. Following the law and order situation, Mobile Internet services were suspended in some areas of the city and additional policemen deployed following the clash. Ten police station areas including Galta gate, Brahmpuri, Subhash Chowk, Ramganj, Manak Chowk, Bhatta Basti, Shastri Nagar, Transport Nagar, Kotwali and Sanjay Circle areas have been affected with the barring of internet. Meanwhile, late on Tuesday night another clash at Ganga-

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L-R: BJP leaders Kalicharan Saraf, Gulab Chand Katariya, Vasudev Devnani, Rajendra Rathore, Ashok Lahoti among others outside Raj Bhavan after presenting a memorandum.

pol where cops sprung into action to maintain law and order.

Trouble started when members of one community blocked the Delhi highway in front of Eidgah near Galta Gate on Monday night and pelted stones at a Haridwar-bound bus, leaving some passengers injured. This led to tension in the area and members from both

Primary information is that a minor accident was the cause of the blockade last night. The matter is being probed —Anand Srivastava, Police Commissioner

communities clashed and pelted stones.

“When policemen reached the spot to control the situation, they were also attacked. The situation was later brought under control,” officials said.

The mob vandalised 15 vehicles. Windowpanes of cars were broken and one motorcycle was torched. The police had to lob tear gas shells to disperse the mob.

Meanwhile, on Tues-

Jodhpur royals join ancestry claim

day, a tense peace prevailed in the area as deployment of force continued in the affected areas to avert any re-occurrence of the clash.

The police have meanwhile arrested five men while registering case against fifty others for the incident.

It should be noted that on Sunday too, some members of minority community had alleg-

edly misbehaved with Kanwariyas near Galta Gate and there was resentment among majority community members over the matter.

“Primary information is that a minor accident was the cause of the blockade last night.

However, the matter is being probed to ascertain the exact cause,” Police Commissioner Anand Srivastava said.

(1) Heavy police force was deployed in the area after late night clashes. (2) Police vehicle keeping a strict eye to maintain peace.

(3, 4) Vandalised vehicles left by the mob. (5) The miscreants damaged a building in the area by pelting stones.

Minister Khachariyawas said Rajawats, Shekhawats and Kachhawas all are descendants of Ram

Suspended DSO Nirmala Meena accused in wheat scam reinstated

Two Brothers drown during holy ritual

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Jodhpur: It is still unsure when Lord Rama’s temple would be built in Ayodhya and how long the politics would continue on the matter.

But because of the issue of the temple, many royal family have been revealed to be related to Lord Rama. After the Jaipur and the Udaipur royal families, the Jodhpur royal family has also claimed to be the descendants of Lord Rama.

Assistant Director of the Chopasni Research Institute operational in

SUCCESSORS TOO

Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas

Chopasni School premises of Jodhpur, Dr. Vikram Singh Bhati, shared his views on this regard.

Bhati said that whether it is the fame of Rathore or Murari

GUP SHUP BUGGED? Or is it the grapevine... . First India begins a column that brings to you gossips or tete-e-tete from the corridors of power

Dan, or the generation of Rathores, it is quite clear that Rao Siha is directly connected to the descendants of Lord Rama’s son Kush.

Moreover, Rao Siha is registered in the pages

MINS TRYING TO OUTDO EACH OTHER

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wo ministers from Jodhpur region are at loggerheads in trying to score more points with the people of the region. The duo have suddenly started holding public meetings with increased intensity and whenever an opportunity presents itself, both the ministers try to be in public eye. Both hold the same ideology and are from the same party and have learnt their “tricks of the trade” from same “school”.

of history as the progenitor of the Rathore lineage in Marwar.

First India Correspondent Rajeev Gaur went to the Chopasni Research Institute and also interacted with other experts and researchers, along with Bhati.

Speaking on the matter of descendants of Lord Rama, Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas also said that Rajawats, Shekhawats and Kachhawas all are the descendants of Lord Rama. All the families are successors of Lord Rama.

Jaipur: IAS officer Nirmala Meena who was under suspension since last two years has finally been reinstated.

First India had given indication regarding this after the committee headed by Chief Secretary had given recommendation regarding this on June 19.

Meena was accused in a case of black marketing of food grains and is now re instated.

After the committee headed by CS had given recommendation, it was sent to the CM for

Nirmala Meena

approval. After that she was reinstated on August 7.

ACB in its inquiry report had said that the then district supply officer Meena had added only 33,000 new families in March 2016 and in the report sent to the

CM ASHOK GEHLOT’S POLITENESS TURNS HEADS AND HEARTS

Ashok Gehlot is extremely CandMsensitive towards his loyalists senior leaders and during the

nomination filing of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, he presented an exemplary example. During the nomination, Singh, Gehlot and Pilot were seated on chairs while the forms were being checked.

However, senior Congress leader and UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal was standing behind. Gehlot realised that Dhariwal was not seated and immediately signalled other Congress men to bring forth another chair and asked Dhariwal to come in the front row and sit with Singh and other leaders at the head of the group.

higher officials , additional 35,020 quintals of wheat was asked. The new families were not made online and the new families were added on the basis of fake name and address. RAS officer Jagmohan Meena was also found involved in the incident.

The government has now ordered to reinstate her under the All India service and appeal rules keeping in mind that she is not able to influence the inquiry. An IAS officer can be reinstated after 6 months of suspension based on merit

MIN WITH A KNACK FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS

an interesting development, a Ithenminister has been “bitten” with “bug” of public hearings.

The minister even holds public hearing at dead of night as well and several times, even holds public hearings at 5 AM. It is said that he never disappoints anyone and interestingly, even political observers and astrologers are surprised that even after winning the election by record votes, he is not leaving any stone unturned to be one with the people. Political pandits suspect that the minister is trying to secure his political future and raise a critical question, is the leader hoping to win municipal elections for the party in his own name.

Jalore: Two brothers lost their lives while immersing the statue of Dasha Mata at Narmadeshwar Ghat Seelu.

Both the brothers had gone for the immersion with their other family members. During the process, when the younger brother started drowning in deep water, the elder brother also jumped in to save his brother.

Unfortunately, neither could not survive.

Later, police reached the spot and found the dead bodies with help of divers. The bodies were then handed over to their family after carrying out the postmortem.

According to the police, the Bhil family of Makhpura had gone to Narmadeshwar Ghat Seelu for the immersion of the statue of Dasha Mata on Sunday. During that time, one of the sons of Punmaram, 18-year-old Pukharam, went ahead in deep water and was drowning.

That is when his elder brother, 20-year-old Suraram, jumped in, but both of them died. Seeing the two brother drowning, their uncles, Sendharam and Samaram tried to save them, but they couldn’t.

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After Rajya Sabha ‘win’, Gehlot eyes two Assembly by-elections seats First India News

L-R: BJP leaders Rajendra Rathore, Gulab Chand Kataria, Satish Poonia at the BJP headquarters.

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‘BJP won’t field candidate in Rajya Sabha by-polls’ First India News

Devnani were in favour of party contesting the Rajya Sabha election while on the other hand, MLAs Rajendra Rathore Ashok Lahoti, Abhinesh Mehrishi, Dharmendra Mochi, Narayan Singh, Biharilal Bishnoi were in favour of not contesting the election.

Later, leader of Opposition Gulab Chand Ka-

IN THE COURTYARD

CJ Bhat inaugurates e-library

Man sent to life term for raping minor

Jodhpur: CJ S Ravindra Bhat inaugurated Justice RC Vyas Memorial Library in the main bench of Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday.

In the program organised by the Rajasthan HC Advocate Association, CJ Bhatt was accompanied by Justice Sangeet Raj Lodha.

Raj HC Advocate Association President Ranjit Joshi informed that the advocates would be able to get the latest information related to law in the e-library built by spending Rs 15 lakh.

Moreover, the detailed information about every case would be made available through the e-library.

Jaipur: In the case of taking a 16-year-old class 10 student to Delhi, Noida and Mumbai and raping her, the Special Court for POCSO cases no 6 Jaipur Mero has sentenced the 23-year-old accused Amarnath alias Sonu alias Radho Singh Kushwah on life imprisonment on Tuesday. Along with this, Judge Dr LD Kiradoo has imposed a fine of Rs 1.15 lakh on the accused.

The police had arrested the accused from Paldhar in Maharashtra and also recovered the victim with him. The court said that there is no legal importance of the agreement of a minor.

taria, deputy leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore, senior leader Satish Poonia, and state general secretary Chandrashekar took the decision after a meeting of leaving the decision on the senior leadership of the party.

Finally, the senior leadership conveyed its decision that party wont participate in Ra-

jya Sabha by-poll.

Albeit, the decision has put a full stop on the discussions and speculations which were going on since last 2 days and on the preparations of the state BJP organisation and this has decided that Dr Manmohan Singh will go to Rajya Sabha unopposed.

Though leaders like Vasundhara Raje not being present in the meeting gave an indication that BJP’s national organisation was not very serious about fielding a candidate in Rajyasabha by poll. On the other side, only few main MLAs were called for the meeting instead of all the MLAs.

WELCOME HIPPO!

A baby Hippopotamus arrived at Nahargarh Biological Park on Tuesday.

“It’s a security concern. Amid escalating tension between the two countries (India-Pakistan), the Home Minister’s visit cannot be revealed in advance,” an officer told agencies.

The Home Minister usually travels by a Border Security Force aircraft and his itinerary is shared with coordinating government agencies at the last moment, including Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) which guards airports in the country. Shah, who also heads BJP as its national President, has a very high threat perception, according to latest intelligence inputs.

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time, a probable from Mandawa constituency – Rita Choudhary – was also called.

It is believed that Rita Choudhary has been given a signal that she will be Congress’s candidate.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will honour people on the August 14 on state level Sanskrit Diwas celebrations. During the function renowned poet Pandit Ramswaroop Dotoliya will be awarded the Sanskrit Sadhna Shikhar honour by the CM. The function, which will see the CM honouring several Sanskrit scholars and educators will be held at Ravindra manch from 10.30 AM onwards.

Pati, Patni aur Woe in city First India News Jaipur: A high profile drama unfolded on the Ajmer road on Tuesday night when a high ranking officer of the Sports federation was caught by his wife with another woman. On finding this, the wife lost her cool and started beating the woman and husband.

The police learned of the ongoing episode and arrested the man.

DB Gupta reviews matters related to National Highways

HOW’S THE JOSH?

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On the occasion of 72nd Independence Day Celebrations, a spectacular display of weapons and equipment of the Indian Army was organised at Gandhi Stadium, Jaipur Military Station on Tuesday from 9 AM to 5 PM for the benefit of all residents of Jaipur. The event also showcased the diverse heritage of the Nation through various regional dances performed by personnel of the Indian Army. Many civilian dignitaries, Army officers including children and ladies were present during the event.

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FROM PG 1 AMIT SHAH’S...

However, officials at Jammu and Kashmir police headquarters have not yet confirmed Shah’s much-awaited first visit after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate Union Territories. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, currently monitoring the situation in the Valley, might also be present at Lal Chowk on Independence Day, sources said.

In New Delhi, sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs said Amit Shah’s visit to the Valley is expected, but exact dates cannot be shared with the media at the moment.

There is a high probability that by August 20, the election commission will announce the election date for Mandawa and Khimsar assembly constituencies, and for this the Congress party has started its ground work. Thus Gehlot and Pandey brain-stormed over the probable for the two seats and during this

—PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Jaipur: The senior leadership of the BJP has decided not to take part in the ensuing Rajya Sabha elections.

In totality, it can be said that discussions were being made inside the party to decide if it will field candidate for the election or not. Under this dilemma, a meeting of BJP MLAs was called at BJP office at 3 pm , in this meeting about 25 MLA were called. The meeting was attended by 22 MLAs MLAs like Madan Dilawar, Kiran Maheshwari, Ramlal Sharma, Sanjay Sharma, Dharmnarayan Joshi, Vasudev

DIFFERENT OPINIONS

Jaipur: Making his political moves and ensuring that Dr Manmohan Singh will get elected to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan, owing to strength in numbers in the state assembly, CM Ashok Gehlot immersed himself on Tuesday in preparation of Rajeev Gandhi Jayanti program. The CM has also now set his target on the by-polls on two Assembly constituencies.

After completion of nomination formalities of former PM Manmohan Singh, CM G ehlot reached Jaipur Marriot hotel where he held a meeting with senior Congress leaders for nearly three hours. The

meeting was attended by deputy CM Sachin Pilot, state incharge Avinash Pandey and Co-incharge Vivek Bansal, a long with senior ministers BD Kalla, Dr Raghu Sharma and Santi Dhariwal. During the meeting a plan was chalked out regarding the programmes to be held for the Rajeev Gandhi Jayanti. Notably, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi will also attend on the last day.

After making his mark on the nomination and certain victory in the RS by-poll election, CM Ashok Gehlot is now focussed on the soon to be held by-polls on the Mandawa and Khimsar assembly constituencies.

Amit Shah and his mentor Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unfurling the national tricolour at Lal Chowk in Srinagar has been a nostalgic event in their political career.

—WITH AGENCY INPUTS

In Gehlot...

Singh told reporters in Jaipur. Singh said this after filing his nomination as the Congress candidateon Tuesday. The seat had fallen vacant after the death of Rajasthan BJP unit chief and Rajya Sabha MP Madan Lal Saini on June 24.

Singh while expressing his sympathies to the family of the former BJP leader Saini said, “I

recognise that there are sad circumstances in which the vacancy has arisen. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the Saini family.”

Dr Manmohan Singh filed his nomination paper in front of the Secretary of Rajasthan Assembly.

Chief Minister Gehlot, Deputy CM Pilot, state Incharge of Congress Avinash Pande, Secretary Incharge Vivek Bansal, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal, Chief Whip Mahesh Joshi, Deputy Chief Whip Mahendra Choudhary, Health Minister Dr Raghu Sharma, PHED Minister Dr BD Kalla

along with all the other ministers of the Congress government and MLAs were present.

Manmohan Singh filed 4 sets of nomination papers and said that he will make his best efforts regarding the demand of status of special state for Rajasthan.

Due to political wisdom of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, victory of Dr Manmohan Singh is said to be certain.

There are 100 MLAs of Congress, support of 13 Independents, the open support of 6 BSP MLAS are some of the major factors which have made the path towards Rajya Sabha easier for Dr Singh.

Keeping in mind Gehlot’s unprecedented “homework” to gather the support of 122 MLAs for Manmohan, in a tactical move BJP has also decided to not put up a candidate, paving the way for an unopposed Manmohan victory.

With a candidate like the stature of Dr Singh, the way of Congress has become easier. Dr Singh is popular as Mr Clean and his personality is above party politics. It is for this reason that he also remembered late Madan Lal Saini and expressed his gratitude to CM Ashok Gehlot and Deputy CM Sachin Pilot.

Jaipur: State government is serious towards the progress of projects related to road development in the state.

Chief Secretary DB Gupta conducted a review of the matters related to National Highways through Video Conferencing and directed many departments to settle the issues related to National Highways project on priority. CS also directed the District Collectors to solve the pending issues in 15 days.

On July 27, CS had reviewed the progress of projects related to National Highways and during that meeting, he had discussed the pending issues with the officials of various departments like revenue, forest, JDA, Electricity transmission and NHAI officials.

On Tuesday, he cleared stated while speaking to the district collectors of 18 districts and land acquisition officers that the union minister Nitin Gadkari and CM Ashok Gehlot were themselves monitoring the projects related to national highways therefore the issues related with these projects must be solved on priority.

During the Video conference, CGM of NHAI, MK Jain raised the pending issue related to land acquisition for the project of AmritsarJamnagar and Delhi

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Baroda expressway and informed that NHAI had deposited the compensation amount , still, the farmers were not given the compensation and the mutation of acquired land in the name of government of India was also not done and this was leading to disputes related to revenue.

After that CS DB Gupta took important decision related to revenue issues in the Kishangarh –Ahmedabad six lane project .

Annoyed over the issues in the project, CS has asked the concerned district collectors to be present in the video conference in the first week of September.

The problems are more in districts of Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittor, Dungarpur and Udaipur coming under the project area.

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FIRST TASK FOR SONIA GANDHI IS TO SET CONGRESS IN ORDER She has taken note that many leaders have quit the party ahead of the polls in these states New Delhi: After returning to the helm of the Congress, Sonia Gandhi has made it her priority to streamline and resolve the infighting reported in the party’s units in poll-bound states like Delhi, Jharkhand, Haryana and Maharashtra.

As per sources, Gandhi has taken cognisance of the fact that many leaders have quit the party ahead of the polls in these states. She has taken note that post of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) chief is vacant after the demise of Sheila Dikshit and has to be filled ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for next year.

Gandhi was also apprised of the incident when All India Congress Committee incharge for Delhi, PC Chacko wrote a letter to Dikshit, objecting to the announcement of the district and block-level observers.

In Jharkhand, Ajoy Kumar has tendered his resignation from the post of state PCC. With Sonia Gandhi taking over as the interim president of the Congress, Hooda may once again renew his efforts to oust Tanwar. If his demand is met, the twotime CMmay continue in the grand old party.

However, the Congress has always maintained that no crisis is going on within the party after facing defeat in the 17th Lok Sabha elections, but the real picture seems to be quite different from what they claim. —ANI

TAKING NOTE

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to former EAM Sushma Swaraj during a prayer meet.

Priyanka meets families of Sonbhadra massacre victims

The Gandhi Scion interacts with the people at Kalpetta.

Priyanka interacts with locals at Ubha village in Sonbhadra dist.

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at Umbha village of Sonbhadra district to express solidarity with the kin of Adivasi farmers, who were allegedly killed over a property dispute by the village headman and his associates in Ghorawal on July 17.

Priyanka was seen speaking to the kin of Adivasi farmers and addressing their grievances. During her last meet-

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ing with the Sonbhadra firing victims’ kin, she promised to visit the affected families’ village.

It should be noted that the local administration had not allowed the Cong Gen Secy, Priyanka to visit the site last month where the violence took place. She later met the family members at Mirzapur.

She had announced that the Cong would provide Rs 10 lakh each to the families. —ANI

Rahul says, honoured to be Wayanad MP New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed honour and pleasure to people of his Lok Sabha constituency for displaying ‘bravery and dignity’ when Kerala is facing the wrath of nature.

Gandhi, who was on a two-day visit to the state affected by torrential rainfall, floods and landslides, tweeted, “I left Wayanad with nothing

Verdict against Chhota Rajan on August 20 Mumbai: A special MCOCA court postponed its judgement in the BR Shetty extortion and attempt to murder case for August 20. Jailed gangster Rajendra Nikhalje alias Chhota Rajan and four others are accused in the case. Hotelier BR Shetty was fired upon allegedly by the henchmen of Rajan in Amboli area of Mumbai in 2013.

After his arrest on October 25, 2015, in

COACHING STUDENT COMMITS SUICIDE BY HANGING SELF Kota: In various incidents of suicide taking place in the city, yet another coaching student in Kota committed suicide on Tuesday. The student, identified as Vellan, a native of Tamil Nadu, was the student of Allen coaching institute in Kota.

The youth hung himself in his room located in the Indra Vihar area. As the

‘Chidambaram’s dirty politics on Art 370’

matter came to light, the officials of the Jawahar Nagar Police station recovered the deceased’s body and kept it at a mortuary. The reason behind suicide is yet to be known, but according to the police officials, academic pressure could be one of the major factor’s behind the untoward incident.

Chhota Rajan

Bali, Indonesia, Rajan was deported to India.

He is currently lodged in Tihar jail in Delhi and is facing several cases of extortion. —ANI

RAJASTHAN FOUNDATION TO BE THE FACE OF NRIs Jaipur: The Rajasthan Foundation will be the face of Rajasthan in foreign countries and every non-resident Indian will have a single window contact through this body.

After the Chairman Dheeraj Srivastav took over the charge,

special focus has been shifted to micro investments. NRI families will be in direct contact with the foundation & project reports will be formulated at the district level. Ten chapters of the foundation would also be restarted.

but pride for the people I represent. The display of bravery and dignity in the face of immense tragedy is truly humbling.

It is such an honour and pleasure to be your MP. Thank you Kerala.” During his two-day visit in the district, Gandhi took stock of areas affected by the deluge. He also asked the Collector to expedite efforts to rescue people. —ANI

New Delhi: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that senior Congress leader P Chidamb a r a m wants to “communalise” the abrogation of Article 370.

“If Chidambaram ji wants to communalise the matter, this is dirty politics,” Javadekar responded on Chidambaram’s statement that “Had there been a Hindu majority in Kashmir, BJP wouldn’t have touched it (Art 370). His response came after Chidambaram claimed that the BJP would not have touched Article 370 if Kashmir was a Hindu-dominated region.

“If there was a Hindu majority in Kashmir, the BJP wouldn’t have touched (Article 370), former minister had said on August 11. —ANI

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‘Maintain Aadhaar-like secrecy for NRC data’ New Delhi: Considering the Citizenship Act and rules, the Supreme Court ordered the Centre to maintain Aadhaarlike secrecy for the data in Assam’s National Register of Citizens (NRC).

In an interim order, a bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi & Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman said, “Only

hard copies of lists of inclusions and exclusions to be provided at district offices. The NRC to be updated according to the law laid down in the Section 66 A judgment.” In its 2015 judgement, the court had struck down Section 66 A of the IT Act, 2000, relating to restrictions on online speech, as unconstitutional. —ANI

2 QUINTAL OF ADULTERATED GHEE SIEZED DURING A RAID IN CHOMU Chomu: The officials of Medical and Health Department conducted a raid at a house in Chomu district of Jaipur. As soon as the officials were informed about the adulterated clarified butter (Ghee) being made at a house situated in Renwal road area of Chomu, a team of officials immediately reached the spot

and conducted the raid.

The house was seized during the process. The team managed to recover two quintals of adulterated ghee, with false tags of which read ‘Saras ghee’ being put on the containers. A case has been registered against the accused and further action in the matter is awaited.

BJP’s prayer meet for Sushma

PM Modi addresses after paying tribute to former minister Sushma Swaraj during a condolence meeting in New Delhi.

New Delhi: A condolence meeting to pay tribute to the former External Affair Minister Sushma Swaraj was organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and many other senior cabinet ministers and BJP leaders

were in attendance to pay their tribute to the stalwart. Several other diplomats and leaders across the political spectrum are also expected to attend the event.

Swaraj passed away on the night of August 6 following a cardiac arrest.

On August 7, Swaraj was cremated with full state honours in the presence of various political leaders. —ANI

Puri moves HC seeking anticipatory bail New Delhi: Businessman Ratul Puri has moved a plea challenging the dismissal of his anticipatory bail petition by the trial Court in Augusta Westland money laundering case.

His counsel Advocate Vijay Aggarwal has made urgent mentioning before the bench of Chief Justice DN Patel & Justice C Harishankar.

The court heard the matter later today at 2 pm.

Ratul Puri

Puri who is the nephew of MP CM Kamalnath was served with a Non Bailable Warrant by a special court on Friday. —ANI

MC’S OF VARIOUS STATES TO PURCHASE HYDROLIC LADDER Jaipur: The Municipal Corporations in many parts of state of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bhiwadi and Kota, in a bid to strengthen the fire fighting capabilities, will purchase hydrolic ladder, informed reliable sources. The

General Administration Department (GAD) has taken out a tender for the important purchase. it is notable that a 70 meter high hydrolic ladder is being considered to be bought for Jaipur which would aid in infrastructural development.

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RADICAL RIGHT MAKES A COMEBACK IN SRI LANKA

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Radical right has made a comeback in Sri Lanka, fed by two highly-visible phenomena

Spiritual seekers have begun to come forward about sexual abuse

CHAMILA LIYANAGE The author is a researcher, author, and a practitioner and policy fellow at the Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right

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n our first meeting, via video link, Be Scofield was somewhere on the East Coast of the United States.

She wouldn’t say where exactly, but it was rural and peaceful. Her wood cabin, where she lay on a bed munching blue corn chips from a bag, was dimly lit.

The scarf that’s always wrapped around her head is simply Scofield’s look, not a sign of religious devotion. Her undisclosed location is fitting for the anti-cult activist who seems to find a story of abuse wherever she goes, oscillating between trailblazing superhero and enemy number one for many spiritual seekers.

“I’m willing to stand up and fight against harming people,” said the 38-year-old journalist, who is transgendered and queer. “So it’s a very interesting path I have developed, because I’m not going after the right-wing fundamentalists. Everyone I write about happens to be part of the progressive left. I’m shooting myself in the foot, but no one is going to do it otherwise.”

ONE-WOMAN POSSE Scofield has become a one-woman posse wielding electronic media skills and a rapidly expanding network of sources who have helped her pull a dozen people around the world from their thrones. According to the late Margaret Singer, psychology professor at Berkeley, there are about 2,000 to 5,000 cults in America alone; other experts estimate less than 1,000. Not all of them are dangerous or destructive, Scofield said.

“Cults are not illegal. I’m not just after weird belief systems for no reason. But there are so many forces at play when someone gets involved in a closed system like that.

Many people don’t understand how powerful and seductive those group dynamics are.”

Emboldened in part by the #MeToo movement, former and current cult members and spiritual seekers have begun to come forward to accuse famous healers like Brazil’s John of God (João Teixeira de Faria), the leaders of Buddhist groups Rigpa and Shambhala International, and selfhelp star Tony Robbins of sexual misconduct or abuse. In June, Keith Raniere, founder of Californian multi-level marketing scheme NXIVM, was found guilty on all counts in a sensational sex cult case. Last year, the international Agama yoga school was brought down by rape claims — the work of Scofield.

After Scofield revealed Swan’s narcissism and her quest for global domination, the leader of the Teal tribe ended up on the front page of The Daily Mail and in a podcast series.

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Muslims are the latest addition to the long list of historical enemies — from colonizing Portuguese, Dutch and British to the Tamil minority in the country — who were all branded as existential threats to the Sinhalese Buddhist identity

pposition to the postwar liberal world order seems like the new back to normal, as it is based on a natural impulse to shut out the feared “other” in order to be safe, rather than recklessly open and vulnerable. Neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky notes why this back to normal is natural and instinctive. He cites John Mitrani to examine “human group identity … in-group bias … [and also] the biological and cognitive underpinnings that shape them.”

With populist nationalism making waves on both sides of the Atlantic, along with authoritarian states trying to reshape the functioning of the liberal world order, the debate is heavily centralized around Europe and the US, with a similar focus paid to their authoritarian contenders such as China and Russia.

In this climate, one can only wonder how these trends play out on the global fringes. For instance, the radical right has made a rousing comeback in Sri Lanka, fed by two highlyvisible phenomena: finding the enemy in Islam and populist nationalism.

THE GRAVEYARD DEMON The Brigade of the Great Graveyard Demon (MSB) sounds like something from a horror movie. Known as Mahason Balakaya in Sinhalese, the group was named after an ancient mythical being, most probably a local version adapted from the “Egyptian Book of the Dead,” which reveals some aspects of the pseudo-belief system of the radical right.

MSB was founded in a Buddhist temple in central Sri Lanka in August 2013. As of 2018, it is said to have 273,000 active members.

Hardly anyone would expect a political belief system behind such an odd name. Yet the aims of MSB are to protect the majority Sinhalese Buddhists

from a supposed an encroachment by Muslims. The group is alleged to have incited several attacks against the Muslim minority that makes up 9.7% of Sri Lanka’s population. The Sri Lankan government has designated MSB as a terrorist organization, though its ideological material continues to appear online.

So, what makes some Sri Lankans believe there are hidden enemies who plot to overpower the majority Sinhalese Buddhists? Muslims are the latest addition to the long list of historical enemies — from colonizing Portuguese, Dutch and British to the Tamil minority in the country — who were all branded as existential threats to the Sinhalese Buddhist identity and the nation that they see as theirs.

With the significance of Islamic fundamentalism in the post-9/11 world, it was relatively easy to politicize the idea of a Muslim takeover that is said to be looming against Sinhalese Buddhist heritage. But the Muslim population has ancient roots in Sri Lanka. The first Muslims to arrive on the island were Arab spice merchants who came in the eighth century AD. However, the idea of Sinhalese Buddhists in Sri Lanka be-

Muslim minority being merchants from generation to generation, the visibility of Muslim businesses was always part of the culture on the island

ing of the most prominent rank is a widely-held view, which has been politicized by nationalist governments and groups for political gains.

TAKING OVER SRI LANKA MSB propagates a narrative that reverberates with the historical anxiety of majority Sinhalese Buddhists, striking a chord of popular nationalist sentiments. This narrative defines the new enemy as Islam and Muslims who, as per MSB, plot to take over the island. To

China’s tobacco industry is building schools

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ould you send your child to a school named after a cigarette brand? What if it was one of only two schools in your area and boasting far better infrastructure? What if the school also had an inspirational slogan such as “genius is from hard work, tobacco helps you excel” on a sign or its walls, and a tobacco company’s logo on its building? Would you care if the school was built by a tobacco company?

For me, as a person involved in tobacco control research, this is nothing less than a horror story.

What is more terrifying, however, is that what I describe above is not conjecture, but reality to many residents of rural China.

The shock and disbelief I experienced when I first

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found out about these socalled “tobacco schools” drove me to research this issue. I worked with some Chinese colleagues from the Peking Medical Union College to document Chinese public perception of these schools for the very first time.

We visited a small village in Yunnan province and interviewed a government official, school principals, teachers, students and parents of three local schools, one of which was sponsored by a local tobacco company. In addition, we also interviewed tobacco control advocates in Beijing.

WHY SCHOOLS? The Chinese tobacco industry is a powerful stateowned enterprise. The commercial arm called the China National To-

Chinese tobacco industry is a powerful stateowned enterprise.

The (CNTC) is managed by the government arm

bacco Corporation (CNTC) is managed by the government arm, the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration. CNTC is the largest tobacco company in the world, producing 40 per cent of the global cigarette supply.

The company has a monopoly in China to supply more than 300 million

Chinese smokers, but is virtually unheard of outside of China. All facts combined, CNTC wields significant financial and political power.

As a state-owned enterprise, CNTC is expected to closely follow the government’s policy leads, and to support particular priorities, such as reducing poverty.

The Chinese government’s Project Hope targets rural development and provides education through what it designates as Hope elementary schools. To actively support this government initiative through its corporate social responsibility projects, CNTC has built numerous schools. We find that what tobacco companies such as Hongta promote as corporate social responsibility acts

as a form of indirect marketing.

It is difficult to predict exact numbers, but reports suggest there are more than 100 such tobacco-sponsored schools, named after tobacco companies or cigarette brands — such as Sichuan Tobacco Hope primary school or Yingkesong Hope primary school.

In particular, many such tobacco schools were built following the devastating Sichuan earthquake in 2008. The tobacco industry does not stop here, however. The sponsoring company will often donate school supplies, equipment, stock school libraries and even provide student bursaries and teacher bonuses in some instances.

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help fabricate this idea, MSB has distributed leaflets claiming that Muslims are buying business premises in major cities. According to the MSB leader, Amith Weerasinghe, Muslims own everything while the Sinhalese are losing their businesses and towns. This idea has no factual basis whatsoever. It is an attempt to portray any Muslim business as a threat to the majority population.

With the Muslim minority being merchants from generation to generation, the visibility of Muslim businesses was always part of the culture on the island. Given that their traditional livelihoods are rooted in business, asking Muslims not to trade is like asking them not to exist. This, however, is exactly what MSB would like to achieve by proposing Sinhalese Buddhist settlements in historically Muslim-majority areas in the east. The group has also planned to open Sinhalese Buddhist shops with a specific aim to boycott Muslim-owned businesses.

Another grievance has involved mosques. Mosques have been built throughout the country, and the government gives Muslims the land to do so.

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TWEET Subramanian Swamy @Swamy39 Pak Foreign Minister laments that no one is waiting with garlands to receive Pakistan on abolition of Article 370. He is wrong. Cheer up. The Congi party is standing in a queue to welcome Pakistan with garlands Arvind Kejriwal @ArvindKejriwal Delhi Jal Board is working hard to ensure that the water that u get in ur taps is potable and u shud not need an RO to purify it, as it is in developed countries. I am glad our efforts are paying off.

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NDRF sets up medical camp in Sangli TWO DOCTORS OF NDRF ALONG WITH PARAMEDICS AND SUPPORT STAFF ARE STATIONED AT THE CAMP TO HELP PEOPLE

Kerala: Garment retailer donates fresh stock

Doctors of NDRF along with paramedics at Kolhapur.

Sangli: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Tuesday established a medical camp on Haripur Road in Sangli to ensure medical help to people in the flood-affected district.

As the rescue operations are coming to an end in Sangli and Kolhapur districts, the authorities have set up the camps to ensure that people receive necessary medical attention. Two doctors of NDRF along with paramedics and support staff are stationed at the camp with essential medicines.

As on Monday, 43 people have lost their lives due to floods in Pune division as the floods caused by heavy rainfall has brought life to a standstill.

More than four lakh people were rescued from 584 villages and evacuated to 596 temporary shelters in Pune, Sangli, Kolhapur, Sata-

ra and Solapur districts.

Around 302 medical teams are currently active in Satara, Sangli and Kolhapur districts.

Light to Moderate rainfall has been predicted by the India Meteorological Department in the five districts of Pune division for the next four days. —ANI

Maha: CM, mins to donate salary Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and all Maharashtra ministers decided to donate a month’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to augment flood relief in the state.

“CM Devendra Fadnavis and all the Ministers of Maharashtra Cabinet decide to donate one month’s salary towards the CM Relief Fund for Maharashtra Floods !” a tweet by the CMO read. The death toll in Pune division has reached 43. —ANI

I AF providing relief material to flood-affected people in Shirol.

Kerala C M Pinarayi Vijayan conducted an aerial survey of areas.

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa offers prayers to the Anjanapura reservoir during his visit to Shivamogga district.

Flood victims take food at a flood relief camp at Manjummal in Kochi.

Shimla: Two persons died and three sustained injuries after a tree got uprooted due to heavy rain and fell on their shed in the Rampur area here.

“Directions have been given to the district administration to send a team to the spot,” Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister of the state said. “All districts in the state have been alerted in the wake of heavy rain warning during

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the next 24 hours. We have issued directions to the different Deputy commissioners in the state as the weather office has issued heavy rain warning in the region,” he added.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall during next one week in the state.

“Heavy rain warning for four districts in the mid and high hills of

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Fans click pictures with Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan at the launch of the TV game show KBC (Season 11) in Mumbai.

KERALA JOURNO DEATH: HC REJECTS BAIL OF PRIME ACCUSED Kochi: The Kerala High Court rejected the bail application filed by an officer IAS Sriram Venkitaraman in a journalist’s accident death case after observing that there was no need for custodial investigation. He was granted bail on August 6 after being in judicial custody for 14 days. Venkitaraman was put behind

bars for alleged drunken driving that caused the death of a journalist, Basheer (35), who was killed after a speeding car driven by Sriram rammed into his bike in Thiruvananthapuram a few weeks back. The police have registered a case under Section 279. (for reckless driving) and 304 of the Indian Penal Code.

MADHYA PRADESH: A TIGER FALLS IN WELL IN KATNI Katni: A tiger plunged into a well in Katni area of Madhya Pradesh.

Forest Department team reached the spot immediately who called another team to initiate a rescue operation.

A Forest Department official said,” A team was sent to the spot

with strict instructions.

The team was asked to clear the people from the area as animals are prone to panic attacks if people are around.”

The time and date of the accident will not be discovered until the tiger is taken out of the well, the official said.

HP: Two dead and three injured after heavy rainfall

Cattle wade through the flooded Krishna river in Vijawada.

Kochi: At a time when aggressive rains have thrown life out of gear across the state, a kind act by a wayside clothes seller is winning hearts on social media. In a bid to assist locals in rainbattered Kerala, Kochibased Naushad donated the fresh stock of clothes he had purchased ahead of Eid to flood victims in the region. Speaking to ANI, Naushad said his main intention was to assist those facing the wrath of torrential rains in the region. “My intention was to help the people who have been affected in the recent floods and are residing the state have been issued for next 24 hours.

During the past 24 hours, Kangra and Hamirpur district have reported heavy rainfall.

Guler in Kangra district recorded 103 mm rain and Sujanpur in Hamirpur district recorded 110 mm rain,” Manmohan Singh, Director, IMD Himachal Pradesh said. The warning has also been issued for Kangra, Chamba, Una. —ANI

in relief camps in Kozhikode and Nilamboor area. I did not donate clothes to gain popularity. However, by god’s grace a video of me donating clothes became viral on social media, which made me popular within a day,” he said.

Air Marshal Ghotia visits Belgaum Belgaum: With Indian Air Force carrying out rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of K’taka, Air Marshal S K Ghotia, VSM, Air Officer Commanding-inChief visited the Airmen Training School to review the situation.

Odisha:Railway tracks submerged Sambalpur: Train services have been affected at several places of Odisha due to the heavy water flow on the tracks.—ANI

Delhi police mistakes I-Day for Republic Day, taken to High Court New Delhi: The Delhi Police allegedly referred to the country’s Independence Day on August 15 as “Republic Day” in a recent advisory, resulting in a petition being filed against it in the national capital’s High Court on Tuesday.

The petition moved in the Delhi High Court claimed that the South Delhi unit of the police department misprinted “Independence Day” as “Republic Day” everywhere apart from the heading in the notification.

The petitioner, Manjeet Singh Chugh from the national capital, claimed in the petition that such glaring errors only go to show that no-

PILOT OF INDIGO FLIGHT ABORTS TAKEOFF AFTER DETECTING ERROR Nagpur: A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight on Tuesday returned to the taxiway from Nagpur Airport runway after its pilot detected a “serious error.”

Among the passengers on board flight 6E 636 from Nagpur to Delhi was Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, an airport official said. According to the official, the pilot de-

tected an error while the aircraft was taxiing, after which the pilot aborted takeoff and the flight returned to the taxiway.

The pilot then made an announcement asking all passengers to de-board from the aircraft. Passengers then waited at Nagpur airport for further announcements, the official mentioned.

tifications issued by the Delhi Police “are not read and checked by senior officers.”

The plea was brought up before a division

bench presided by Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Harishankar, and the matter has been listed for Wednesday.

While I-Day commemorates the nation’s independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, Republic Day which is celebrated on January 26, marks the day, the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950. However, there have been occasions when people have unwittingly replaced one term with the other on placards and official notifications. —ANI

BJP’s ORGANISATIONAL ELECTIONS FROM SEPT 11 New Delhi: The elections for the organisational posts in the Bharatiya Janata Party will begin on September 11. The booth president and youth committee elections will be held from September 11 to 30.

The mandal presidents

will be elected between October 11 and 31. The district presidents and State Executive members will be elected between November 11 and 30. The State Presidents and National Executive members will be elected between December 1 and 15.

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Hong Kong airport ‘grounded’, terminal ‘SIEGED’ Hordes of protesters gather at security gate; disrupt air travel for second consecutive day

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Protesters stage a sit-in rally at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong.

US lawmaker apologises to Indian Americans over letter on Kashmir Washington: In an unprecedented move, a US Congressman Tom Suozzi has apologised to Indian-Americans for not consulting them before writing a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to express his concerns on human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre scrapped its special status. Congressman Tom Suozzi, in a letter to Mike Pompeo, said the action by the government in Kashmir “risks provoking mass social unrest...”

“These new restrictions on the autonomy of the state and the rights of Kashmiris could also embolden extremists and terrorists to act,” Tom Suozzi said in his letter. Upset by the letter, several Indian-Americans, who constitute a significant part of Tom Suozzi’s Congressional District in New York and had played a key role in his election and fund raising, shot him several angry messages.

“On Sunday, I met with 100 of my IndianAmerican constituents regarding my recent letter to Secretary Pompeo expressing my concerns about recent developments in Kashmir.”

“Based upon my

I am sorry. If I had met with them before sending the letter, I would have framed my concerns differently Tom Suozzi said in a statement meeting it is clear that it was a mistake to not consult with some of my Indian-American friends and supporters before I sent the letter. I should have. I am sorry.

out his career in public service, he has been an ardent supporter of India, their sovereignty, and have always stood with them in their fight against terrorism. —PTI

Trump’s Kashmir mediation offer ‘not on table anymore’: US Envoy Washington: US President Donald Trump has made it clear that his offer of mediation on Kashmir is “not on the table anymore”, a top Indian diplomat said on Monday.

Harsh Vardhan Shringla, India’s Ambassador to the US, said that America’s decades-old policy on Kashmir has been no mediation but to encourage India and Pakistan to resolve their differences bilaterally.

PILGRIMS PERFORM HAWAN NEAR MANSAROVAR LAKE Mansarovar: On the fourth and last Monday of holy Shravan month, Hindu devotees performed a hawan beside the Mansarovar Lake situated at Mount Kailash in Tibet on lord shiva’s day and Karthik maas Paritosh coinciding on the same day. A

If I had met with them before sending the letter, I would have framed my concerns differently,” Tom Suozzi said in a statement.

He said that through-

hawan was conducted for the benefit and goodwill of the family and the group. Every year India’s Ministry of External Affairs organises Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage from June to September for Hindu, Jain and Buddhist pilgrims.

“President Trump has made it very clear that his offer to mediate on Jammu and Kashmir is dependent on both India and Pakistan accepting it.

Since India has not accepted the offer of me-

diation, he has made it clear that this is not on the table anymore,” Mr Shringla said in an interview to US-based news channel.

On July 22, during his joint media appearance with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House, President Trump stunned India by saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought his “mediation/arbitration” on the Kashmir issue. —PTI

BOMB BLAST IN NEPAL PRIME MINISTER’S HOME DISTRICT Jhapa: A bomb blast was reported in a government office in Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s home district. An improvised device was set off on Monday morning at the joint office of Birtamod Municipality in Jhapa district of Eastern Nepal. No human casualties were reported as the bomb detonated

in the wee hours when offices were closed. “Five windows, four chairs, two chairs, letter pads, a new computer along with a cabinet and other materials of official use were damaged in the blast,” Ajay Karki, ward-chief of Ward no 8 said. The Nepal Army team reached the site of the blast soon after the reportage.

Hong Kong: All outbound flights from Hong Kong were cancelled as the international airport here saw chaos play out for a second straight day after hordes of protesters descended at the presecurity departures area.

All check-in services have been suspended, according to CNN. Incoming flights, on the other hand, would continue as per Hong Kong’s Airport Authority.

While scores of protesters blocked checkin aisles from Tuesday afternoon, at least a thousand collected at the arrivals section of one of the busiest airports in the world.

This is the second day in a row that air travel in Hong Kong has been affected. A mass sit-in by the protesters was witnessed

Travelers line up as protesters hold a sit-in rally at departure gate.

on Monday, while all flights in and out of the region were cancelled after 4 pm.

Hong Kong has been in the throes of protests since early June.

The demonstrations were triggered by a now-suspended bill which would allow suspects to be extradited to China to face trial.

Even though the bill has been suspended by local authorities, the protests have continued and taken on a

more pro-democracy outlook.

Protesters have also demanded an inquiry into police authority and alleged brutality. Several clashes have taken place between protesters and the police ever since the beginning of the agitation.

China has criticised the protests, with one Chinese official alleging that the demonstrations have “begun to show signs of terrorism.” —ANI

Cop killed, two injured in shooting in Cali

US Prez candidate Tulsi leaves campaign for army training

California: A California Highway Patrol officer was killed along with the suspected gunman during a shootout in southern California on Monday, police said.

Two other officers were wounded.

The shootout occurred around 5:30 p.m.

(0030 GMT) in Riverside, California, about 55 miles (86 km) east of Los Angeles just off U.S. Interstate 215, CHP Assistant Chief Scott Parker said at a press conference.

The motorcycle patrol officer had stopped a white GMC pickup truck, determined that the truck was to be impounded and called for a tow truck, Parker said.

The suspect grabbed a rifle from the truck and shot the officer. —Agencies

Washington: Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu member of the US Congress and a Democratic presidential hopeful, has announced that she will leave the campaign trail for two weeks of training exercises in Indonesia that include counter-terrorism.

Gabbard, who has deployed to the Middle East twice in her time in the Army National Guard, heads to activeduty training during a crucial time in her 2020 presidential campaign.

“I look forward to joining my fellow soldiers for a joint-training exercise with the Indonesian military, focused on counter-terrorism and disaster response,” the 38-year-old congresswoman from

Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard.

Hawaii announced.

Gabbard is the first ever Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress. She is also the first ever Hindu to run for presidential elections. Currently, there are nearly 20 Democratic presidential aspirants in the race to challenge incumbent Donald Trump for the 2020 elections.

A practising Hindu,

Gabbard is of Asian, Polynesian, and Caucasian descent.

“I’m stepping off of the campaign trail for a couple of weeks and putting on my army uniform to go on a joint training exercise mission in Indonesia,” she said. Gabbard had also taken two weeks off to report for active service in 2017. —Agencies

One killed, 20 injured in explosion in Baghdad Baghdad: At least one person was reportedly killed and 20 people suffered injuries in a huge explosion at an ammunition depot in Southern Baghdad on Monday.

“The powerful explosion in southern Baghdad killed one person and wounded 29 others,” Xinhua

quoted Sayf al-Badr, spokesman of Iraqi Health Ministry as saying. Al-Badr said that all the wounded have been shifted to hospitals.

He did not give more details about casualties among the security forces inside the military base. Further details are awaited. —ANI

MAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING SEVERAL IN SYDNEY Canberra: A man was taken into custody after he went on a killing spree in downtown Sydney on Tuesday morning. The police said that multiple people were stabbed at King Street and Clarence Street. Authorities have urged people

to avoid the area in the aftermath of the incident. “About 2 p.m. (local time), emergency services responded following reports a man was walking along York Street, Sydney, armed with a knife,” the police said in a statement.

US IS ‘LEARNING MUCH’ FROM EXPLOSION IN RUSSIA: TRUMP Washington: United States President Donald Trump said that his administration is “learning much” from an explosion at a military test site in northern Russia, in which at least seven people were killed. “The United States is learning much from the failed missile explosion in Russia. We have similar, though

more advanced, technology” Tweeted Trump.

This is a first official reaction of Washington in relation with the explosion. The incident had taken place on Thursday near Severodvinsk, a town located in the Arkhangelsk region, home to a naval base and a shipyard, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

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Who’s next? BCCI shortlists six names for head coach The candidates will give a presentation to the Cricket Advisory Committee headed by Kapil Dev

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shortlisted six candidates for the men’s team’s head coach including current Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri on Monday. The six candidates are former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, ex-Australia all-rounder and Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody, former West Indies all-rounder and Afghanistan coach Phil Simmons, ex-India team manager Lalchand Rajput, former India fielding coach Robin Singh and Shastri.

The interview of the shortlisted candidates will take place on August 16.

The candidates will give a presentation to the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) headed by the legendary Kapil Dev, and a final decision will be arrived at by end of this week or early next week.

Besides the country’s first World Cup-wining skipper Dev, the newly-appointed CAC comprises Anshuman Gaekwad and former women’s team captain Shantha Rangaswamy.

“These six will give presentation for head coach before CAC. It has been learnt that these six have been short-listed for interview with the CAC,” a senior BCCI official, privy to

Kohli had said that he is in favour of Ravi Shastri continuing as the head coach of the Indian team

Ravi Shastri

Lalchand Rajput

Robin Singh

Phil Simmons

Tom Moody

Mike Hesson

the development, said.

Before leaving for the tour of West Indies, captain Virat Kohli had said

that he is in favour of Shastri continuing as the head coach of the Indian team despite the criticism he

faced following the semifinal ouster from the World Cup. The current support

staff comprising Shastri, Bharat Arun, Sanjay Bangar and R Sridhar were given a 45-day extension following the World Cup, covering the ongoing West Indies tour from August 3 to September 3.

While the names of Hesson and Moody have been doing the rounds for a while, Simmons, who has had successful stints with Ireland and Afghanistan cricket teams, is also in the fray now.

Simmons also served West Indies for a brief while, helping them to victory in the 2016 World T20 tournament in India before taking over as head

Women’s T20 cricket included in 2022 Commonwealth Games ICC hopeful of making it to 2028 Olympics

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Dubai: Women’s T20 Cricket has been confirmed for inclusion at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, following a joint bid by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced on Tuesday.

“This is a truly historic moment for women’s cricket and for the global cricket community, who were united in their support of this bid,” said Manu Sawhney, Chief Executive of

THE GAMES WILL TAKE PLACE IN ENGLAND FROM JULY 27 TO AUG 7, 2022 WITH 4,500 ATHLETES COMPETING AT ACROSS 18 SPORTS the International Cricket Council. “Women’s cricket continues to go from strength to strength, and we are delighted and honoured the Commonwealth Games Associations voted to include Women’s T20 cricket at Birmingham 2022,” Sawney added.

The inclusion of Women’s T20 within the Commonwealth Games continues the ICC’s

commitment to support the global growth of the women’s game and reach new markets whilst getting more girls and women watching, playing and enjoying cricket.

“Fast and exciting, the T20 format is the perfect fit for the Commonwealth Games and offers another chance to showcase women’s cricket on the global stage as part of our am-

bitious plans to accelerate the growth of the game, whilst inspiring the next generation of cricketers. All the players who are lucky enough to compete at Birmingham 2022 will be part of a truly memorable experience,” Sawney said.

Eight teams will compete across eight match days, as cricket returns to the Commonwealth Games for the first time

since 1998 when South Africa won Gold in a men’s 50-over format competition in Kuala Lumpur.

Tom Harrison, ECB Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are delighted that Women’s T20 Cricket will be part of Birmingham 2022, an event that represents the biggest female and para-sports programme in Commonwealth Games history.

Today’s landmark announcement is another indication of the extremely bright future for women’s cricket.

—ANI

London: The ICC remains hopeful of making it to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Marylebone Cricket Club’s World Cricket Committee chairman Mike Gatting confirmed on Monday.

Gatting also went on to say that ICC chief executive Manu Sawhney assured the MCC’s Cricket Committee about the strong progress that has been made to give the game a global platform. “We were talking with Sawhney, and he was very hopeful we can get cricket into the 2028 Olympics.

That’s what they’re working towards at the moment and that would be a huge bonus for cricket worldwide, it would be fantastic,” ESPN Cricinfo quoted Gatting as saying.

Gatting also ensured that scheduling a two-week window period for the Olympics is not that difficult for the ICC as the event comes along once in four —ANI years.

coach of the Afghanistan national team in 2017.

Among the Indians, Robin served as the fielding coach of the Indian team when it won the inaugural World T20 under Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s captaincy in 2007.

Rajput, who was the head coach of the team when it won the World T20, also had stints with Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.

Hesson recently parted ways with IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab. Hesson coached the Black Caps for six years, highlighted by their memorable run to the 2015 Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne.

—PTI

WC final overthrow to be reviewed in September London: The World Cup 2019 final overthrow incident involving England’s Ben Stokes and New Zealand’s Martin Guptill, which took the match to a Super Over, will be reviewed in September 2019, the MCC World Cricket committee (WCC) decided during a meeting on Monday. The decision was taken by the WCC panel including the likes of former cricketers Shane Warne and Kumar Sangakkara after the overthrow call caused a massive uproar in the world media and cricket fraternity.

On-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena had also admitted to the error in judgement, days after

Ben Stokes

the controversy broke out.

“The WCC discussed Law 19.8 in relation to overthrows, in the context of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Final. WCC felt that the Law was clear but the matter will be reviewed by the Laws sub-committee in September 2019,” the MCC said in a statement.

—Agencies

Subramanium to face heat for misbehaving with babus New Delhi: The Indian cricket team’s administrative manager Sunil Subramanium’s is set to be severely reprimanded by the BCCI for allegedly misbehaving with officials of the country’s High Commissions in the West Indies during the ongoing series there.

Subramanium, who got a 45-day extension along with Ravi Shastriled support staff is unlikely to be retained after the Caribbean series once the fresh round of interviews are conduct-

ed. India are touring West Indies for a full series, which ends with the Test rubber on September 3.

“The Indian team was supposed to shoot a small advertisement on ‘Water Conservation’ as this directive came from the government.

It was learnt that the two High Commissions were informed by the BCCI that Subramanium is their point person as he is the administrative manager,” a top BCCI source said.

—PTI

FIM WORLD CUP

Aishwarya Pissay becomes 1st Indian to win world title in motorsports lll

Going into the Hungarian Baja, Aishwarya and Vieira were the top contenders for the WC. The fourth place finish earned her 13 points while Vieira earned 16

Varpalota: Aishwarya Pissay, the 23-year old from Bengaluru, created history by annexing the FIM World Cup in the women’s category post the final round of the championship on Sunday. She became the first Indian ever to win a world title in motorsport. Aishwarya also finished second in the FIM Junior category on conclusion of the fourround championship.

Aishwarya, who won the first round in Dubai

and was placed third (Portugal), fifth (Spain) and fourth (Hungary) in the subsequent outings, finished with a tally of 65 points, just four ahead of Portugal’s Rita Vieira in the final overall standings for women. She was placed second in the Junior category with 46 points, behind championship winner Tomas de Gavardo (60) of Chile.

An ecstatic Aishwarya, sponsored by TVS

Racing, Sidvin, Mountain Dew, Scott Motorsports India, K&N, Cult Sport and BigRock Dirt Park, said after the podium ceremonies: “It`s absolutely overwhelming. I am out of words.

After what happened last year, my first international season, when I crashed in Spain Baja and suffered careerthreatening injuries, to come out and win the championship, is a great feeling.

“It was a tough phase

of my life, but I believed in myself to get back on the bike which I did after nearly six months.

So, winning the World Cup is huge for me and I will look to better my performance having gained this experience.

I also hope I will be able to get more sponsors on board and eventually realise my dream of participating in and finishing the Dakar Rally (considered World`s most difficult crosscountry race)”. —IANS

2ND FRONT

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‘Nation stands with people of J&K, Ladakh’ PM MODI ASSURED PEOPLE OF THE AREA THAT THEIR DREAMS OF DEVELOPMENT WILL BE FULFILLED New Delhi: Having successfully piloted the revocation of the contentious Article 370 and Article 35A in a systematic and seamless manner which has not only blindsighted Pakistan but also flummoxed them in an unequivocal manner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke, to IANS in an exclusive interview, extensively about Kashmir and the last 75 eventful days where he has hit the ground running.

So, what makes Modi 2.0 different? Straight off the bat, the PM spoke in clear-cut terms, “We have set an unprecedented pace within just the first few days of our government. What we have been able to achieve is the result of ‘Spasht Neeti, Sahi Disha (clear policy, right intentions)’.”

“In just the first 75 days of our government, a lot has happened. From children’s

UP govt to drop cases against MLA Meerut: The Yogi Adityanath government is preparing to withdraw seven cases registered against Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Sangeet Som. According to sources, these cases were registered against Som between 2013 and 2017 in Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Meerut and Gautam Buddh Nagar.

These include the case in Muzaffarnagar during the 2013 riots, violation of Section 144 in Saharanpur and Gautam Buddh Nagar and taking out a procession in Sardhana, Som’s parliamentary constituency.

The Bharatiya Janata Party MLA was charged with inciting riots in Muzaffarnagar by giving provocative speeches.

—PTI

safety to ChandrayaanII, from action against corruption to freeing Muslim women from the scourge of Triple Talaq, from Kashmir to Kisan, we have shown what a resolute government with a strong mandate of the people can achieve. We have taken a head-start in tackling the most pressing issue of our times with the formation of Jal Shakti Ministry for a mission mode and integrated approach to improve water supply and augment water conservation.”

“I want to clearly assure my sisters and brothers of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh that these regions will develop as per the wishes of local people, their dreams and ambitions.

The growth of these regions will first and foremost be powered by those belonging to these regions,” Modi told news agency IANS. Modi was asked why

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated permanent colourful lights on the exterior of the Parliament building on Tuesday evening. —PHOTO BY PTI

does he think the people of J&K will stand with him. To this, the prime minister said: “Please see the list of people who have opposed the decisions about Kashmir - the usual vested interest groups, political dynasties, those who sympathise with terror and some friends in the Opposition. The people of India, irrespective of what their political preference, have supported the steps taken in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. This is

about the nation, not politics. The people of India are seeing that tough but essential decisions that were earlier assumed to be impossible are becoming a reality.”

Modi also said Article 370 and Article 35(A) harmed India, and a handful of families and separatists capitalised on this. PM Modi said, “It is now clear to everyone how Articles 370 and 35(A) fully isolated Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. The status quo

of seven long decades clearly could not fulfil people’s aspirations.

Citizens were kept away from the fruits of development. The greatest casualty was the lack of any proper economic avenues to increase earnings. Our approach is different — instead of the vicious cycle of poverty, the people need more economic opportunities. For years, intimidation ruled the roost. Let us now give development a chance,” IANS quoted Modi as

saying.

Did the return to power with an even stronger mandate than the first time have something to do with a catalogue of expeditious measures? Was he conscious of the fact that the people who voted for him needed to be given a snapshot of what is coming in the next five years?

The PM accepted this and said, “In a way, it is also the result of the government coming back with a stronger

mandate. What we were able to achieve in the first 75 days was the outcome of the robust base we were able to build in the last five years...”

PM said first session of the 17th Lok Sabha has been a record-creating one -- it was the most productive session since 1952. “This is not a minor achievement but, in my view, a historic turn for the better and one which will make our Parliament much more responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people.”

“There have been controversies too and the government has dealt with those too. For instance, medical reforms which have not gone down well with common folk. There has been some noise on the medical reforms front from various quarters.” “The National Medical Commission is a far-reaching reform in this space and seeks to correct the prevalent problems. It contains multiple reforms that curb avenues of corruption and boost transparency.”

—IANS

Tuesday

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I extend best wishes to him on behalf of entire State.

Dr Singh’s deep understanding of Indian polity, economy and his experience of espousing reformist and welfare policies during UPA will be of immense value to the State.

Today on #OrganDonationDay, we should spread awareness and highlight the message that donating one’s organs is the biggest gift, which can save some one’s precious life.

SC refuses status report on cases against Unnao rape survivor, kin

COURTESY MEETING

The Governor of West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankar and his wife Sudesh called on Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi on Monday.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to direct the Uttar Pradesh government to file a report regarding the status of 20 cases registered against the Unnao rape survivor and her family members.

A bench comprising Justices Deepak Gupta and B R Gavai said that they don’t want to widen the scope and interfere in other cases lodged against them in the state.

The apex court was told by an advocate appearing in the case that proceedings in the four cases, which were transferred to Delhi, are going on in a day-today basis before a special court here.

LEGAL CHARGES

The bench said it would hear the Unnao case again on August 19.

The apex court had transferred four criminal cases from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi -- the 2017 rape case; a fake matter under the Arms Act against the father of the rape survivor;

his death in police custody, and the gang rape of the woman -- and directed to hold trial on a daily basis completing it within 45-days.

The daily trial of the case is ongoing in the court of District Judge Dharmesh Sharma at the Tis Hazari district court here.

The woman, allegedly raped by BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in 2017 when she was a minor, is battling for life after a truck rammed into the car she was travelling in with some family members and her lawyer.

Two of her aunts died in the accident.

—PTI

GOGOI SPEAK

‘CBI does a good job when there is no political overtone to a case’ 

Gogoi said that efforts should be made to “delink crucial aspects” of the CBI from the overall administrative control of the government

New Delhi: Observing that the possibility of the CBI being used as a “political instrument” remains ever present, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi posed a question on Tuesday “why is that whenever there is no political overtone to a case, the agency does a good job”.

Gogoi said that efforts should be made to “delink crucial aspects” of the CBI from the overall administra-

tive control of the government.

Delivering the 18th annual D P Kohli memorial lecture, organised by the agency after a hiatus of two years, Gogoi said, “The CBI should be given statutory status through legislation equivalent to that provided to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).”

D P Kohli was the founder director of the CBI. The legal mandate of

the CBI must be strengthened by having a comprehensive legislation addressing deficiencies relating to or-

ganisational structure, charter of functions, limits of power, superintendence, and oversight, Gogoi said.

Listing out “imminent concerns” before the agency, he said superintendence and control of the agency continues to, in large measure, lie with the executive by virtue of Section 4 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946, the “possibility of it being used as a political instrument” remains ever present.

“I have no doubt that there is more than enough strength with-

in the organisation to deal with any such situation,” he said.

He said many recommendations of the judiciary to reform the functioning of the CBIhave been accepted as it is by the central government.

“However, given the entrenched afflictions, the current challenge is to ascertain how to make the CBI functional as an efficient and impartial investigative agency fully motivated and guided by the ob-

jectives of service to the public at large, upholding the constitutional rights and liberty of the people, and capable of performing in increasingly complex time,” he said.

The CJI categorised the “crucial concerns” regarding the CBI in five heads -- Legal ambiguity, weak human resources, lack of adequate investment, accountability and political and administrative interference.

—PTI

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BEAUTY,

Royal entry of Suman Rao, Miss India World 2019

WITH A WILL TO SERVE THE LAUNCH OF ‘SHIKSHA DIYA PROJECT’ TOOK PLACE AT CITY PALACE ON TUESDAY, WITH SUMAN RAO, MISS INDIA WORLD 2019, AS THE CHIEF GUEST

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uman Rao, Miss India World 2019, was the Chief Guest at the launch of the ‘Shiksha Diya Project’ by ‘Princess Diya Kumari Foundation’ (PDKF), spon-

sored by Sephora, was held at The City Palace on Tuesday. Rajsamand MP and President of PDKF, Diya Kumari and Padmanabh Singh were also present on the occasion.

Talking about the key objectives of ‘Shiksha Diya Project’, Diya Kumari shared, “The pro-

ject will empower the girl child by providing them with tuition classes, computer education, parent counselling, awareness campaigns, scholarships as well as material support. Not only this, the project will also conduct campaigns in schools to enhance girls’ knowledge

From Left- Padmanabh Singh, Diya Kumari, Suman Rao, Shivina Kumari and Vivek Bali

on health, sanitation and menstrual hygiene by way of sanitary pad distribution and health check-ups.”

The vote of thanks

was extended by Padmanabh Singh.

During a conversation, Miss India World 2019, Suman Rao said, “When I used to dream

about becoming a model, my friends used to tell me that this is too much that you are dreaming for. But I always believed that if I

put efforts in the right direction, I will be able to achieve my goals. I feel privileged to have won the title of Miss India World because I

have a voice now. My complete focus is on Miss World, 2019 which is going to take place in December, 2019. My Miss World Project, ‘Beauty with the Project’ aims to spread awareness about gender inequality that we see in the society. So I make sure that wherever I go, I say that change starts from our home. The government is working really well towards gender equality and there are a lot of opportunities and resources available now.

Accessibility needs to be taken care of now.

We need support initially from our parents and family. Now we are working towards making women financially independent so that they get the right to express themselves and have a status in the society.” cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

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Togs’ collection

fter a successful poster launch of ‘The Fashion Connect Season 6’ presented by First India, people have been waiting eagerly for the final and grand show. There are various designers from across the country who are going to be a part of Rajasthan’s biggest fashion show, with the brands like ‘Togs’ and ‘Koch & Co’ being a part of one of the sequences.

Talking about ‘Togs’, the team believes that the art of smart dressing can make a significant change in a man’s confidence and personality; an outfit should be a reflection of a man’s own personality. He should be comfortable with experimental prints and exaggerated designs for himself, and not because the occasion demands it. ‘Togs’ puts a consider-

able amount of time knowing the kind of personality of a man, along with their dressing habits and creates an array of designs that will complement their personality. Suraj Jain from ‘Togs’ said, “Wedding is probably the most special day and something that stays in the memories and hearts for a lifetime. We have heard stories of pretty princesses dreaming about their perfect fairy-tale wedding, but what about the other significant half of

that fairytale? We at Togs will give you the guide that has been prepared to make you look the Groom of the millennial, and probably save you from ending up looking like a clown on your special day.”

‘Koch & Co’ will be complementing ‘Togs’, to complete the look of a Groom. As Agra has a Rich Heritage in the art of shoemaking since the Mughal period, the owner’s family’s Koch & Co’s collection

ancestors set up their first shoe production facility in Agra, which played a pivotal role in opening up the Indian shoe industry to the world in the early 1950s. Their primary focus is on quality, durability and timeless designs, which they achieved by sourcing the highest quality shoe materials and components from various parts of the world. Vishesh Kochher from ‘Koch & Co’ said, “Our goal is to deliver top-quality Goodyear Welted Leather Shoes while eliminating the problem of choice. The tightly curated collection consists of classical designs that you can still wear year after year.”

The grand showcase of these designers will be held on September 7 at MOR Banquet and Resort in the Pink City. nehal.nayar@firstindia.co.in

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When: August 15-18 Where: Birla Auditorium

Varun Thakur is the latest Internet sensation who has taken over platforms like Snapchat and Facebook, making fun of all the struggling actors based out of Mumbai.

When: August 31 Where: Hotel Clarks Amer

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UPCOMING....

Sekhem Healing Centre Presents The Power of Goddess Sekhmet Workshop which is being organised for the first time in the world.

When: August 17-18 Where: Hotel TGI Apple Inn

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‘GOT ROBBED’

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igi Hadid is not impressed, Mykonos. Victoria’s Secret model has visited several exotic locations in the world. She has done several photoshoots in some breathtaking locales. However, she was disappointed by the Greece holiday destination which she visited over the weekend. Gigi took to Instagram to share her disappointment. She shared a bikini-clad picture of herself on her Instagram account dedicated to her photograph and wrote that she ‘got robbed’ over the weekend. She added that she was never returning to the destination.

—Agency

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YOUR DAY

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY

I wish happiness for Miley: Liam

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fter breaking up with singer-actress Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth wishes ‘health’ and ‘happiness’ to his former wife.

“Hi all. Just a quick note to say that Miley and I have recently separated and I wish her nothing but health and happiness going forward,” Liam wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

Liam and Miley got married in December

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last year, but decided to separate within seven months of marriage.

Liam also clarified that he has not spoken about his separation to any media outlet.

“This is a private matter and I have not made, nor will I be making, any comments to any journalists or media outlets. Any reported quotes attributed to me are false. Peace and love,” the ‘Paranoia’ actor added.

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JABARIYA JODI DIRECTOR: PRASHANT SINGH CAST: SIDHARTH MALHOTRA, PARINEETI CHOPRA, JAVED JAFFREY, SANJAY MISHRA FUNSTAR TIMES SQUARE MALL: 9:15, 2:15, 3:15, 6:15, 9:15 GALAXY RIICO: 9:30, 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 TRITON MEGA MALL: 9:00, 9:45, 12:05, 3:05, 6:10, 6:50, 9:15 WORLD TRADE PARK: 10:00, 12:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:45, 9:20, 11:00 CINESTAR MULTIPLEX: 9:30, 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: 9:30, 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 FIRST CINEMA: 9:30, 12:30, 3:30, 6:45, 9:30 GOLCHA CINEMA: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:15 CITY PLAZA MALL: 9:05, 9:45, 12:45, 3:00, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 CRYSTAL PALM: 9:05, 10:05, 1:05, 4:15, 7:35, 10:15 ELEMENTS MALL: 9:40, 12:35, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30, 10:40 GT CENTRAL: 9:05, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30,

10:30 PINK SQUARE: 10:40, 12:50, 1:40, 3:50, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30 SUNNY TRADE CENTER: 9:30, 12:30, 2:05, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45, 10:40 VAIBHAV: 9:30, 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 RAJ MANDIR CINEMA: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30

FAST & FURIOUS: HOBBS & SHAW TRITON MEGA MALL: 12:50 WORLD TRADE PARK: 9:30, 3:25, 9:15 CRYSTAL PALM: 9:00, 10:40 GT CENTRAL: 11:45, 10:00

JUDGEMENTALL HAI KYA TRITON MEGA MALL: 11:50 WORLD TRADE PARK: 5:10 ELEMENTS MALL: 2:35 GT CENTRAL: 2:30 PINK SQUARE: 10:20 SUNNY TRADE CENTER: 12:00

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ARIES

TAURUS

You must at all costs calm down the kids around you if they show a sign of distress. On academic front, your stars will support you in cracking a competitive exam. You easily manage to remain among the best because of your skills. You must review your spending pattern.

As far as dealing with domestic chores are concerned, plan things well and in advance. Those in marketing and retail sector may travel a lot more.

Wealth is on its way to your life so money will never be a problem for you.

MAR 21 - APR 20

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus

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MEDICINES 24X7 Apollo Pharmacy ............... .... 6001111 Vrindavan Medical Store ......... 5106568 (Station Road) Rungta Hospital ...................... 2522001 (Malviya Nagar) Guardian ............................4025763-65 (Durlabhji Hospital) ORDER A CAKE... & MORE Bake Hut (MI Road) .......... 9649930033 Brown Sugar ........................... 4016611 The Chocolatiere ..............93520-56222 Chocolika .........................99284-41888 Bake Home (Vaishali) .............. 2353475 Miss Bakers (C-scheme) ..98290-55688 Nibs Cafe (Lal Kothi) ........90012-89191 PAMPER THYSELF Ziva Spa (C-Scheme) .............. 4026173 Kiaora Spa (Trimurti Circle) ..... 2577588 Spandan Spa (Bapu Nagar) ..... 4002774 Kerala Ayurveda Kendra .......... 5106743 Chakrapani Ayurveda .............. 2620746 New Shine Spa .................. 7665190503 Maharshi Charak Ayurveda ..... 4017138 Style N Scissors ................9828391448 RING-A-ROSE Ferns n Petals (Tilak Nagar) .... 2622077 Bagiya (Raja Park) ..........98290-88413, Blossom (MI Road)................. 2362214 Diamond Florist (MI Road) 9314507198 Flora (Malviya Nagar) .............. 2520707 UTILITIES Call JVVNL at .......................... 2208999 JMC ........................................ 5110111 WHEELCHAIRS/OXYGEN/WALKERS...

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You are a very lively person and you make everyone smile wherever you go. You will bring a lot of propsperity to your parents. Keep up with your spirit and nothing can effect your charm.

APR 21 - MAY 20

GEMINI

CANCER

You have enough savings to go ahead with your house renovation. You will get the full on entertainment today via official event or be it a family function. Those willing to acquire property have a green signal today.

Recovering loaned money won’t be that difficult you.

Increasing returns from the property that you own will surprise you. On academic front, you may get the appreciation from your favourite person. On romantic front, you will win your lover’s heart. You can expect a gift from someone close in form os cash.

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

LEO

VIRGO

On professional front, your senior may entrust you with a huge responsibility. On academic front, you may have to deal with the pressure but only to get the best results in the end. To continue to remain fit you must make sure to stick with the healthy alternative.

You might make plan a trip.

Home makers will take a charge to make home environment harmonious. On academic front, you tend to excel in almost everything today and will make your parents proud. You have a golden opportunity today to earn blessings as helping those in need is on your cards.

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

AUG 24 - SEP 23

LIBRA

SCORPIO

Invest money in properties as it will prove goldmine in future. You may get involved in long distance relationship. On academic front, take some time of to relax. Having a great health is in itself a great reward.

Tackle household problems with care.

You may travel due to official work. On academic front, your communication skills with help you in outstanding. On romance front, put your best foot forward. If you practice spending judiciously then you may get much more in the same amount.

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

A family youngster may go abroad for studies. You may get a surprise in form property by means of inheritance. You must act very calm around your lover.

On professional front, you will be in right state of mind to execute your ideas. You may take a short break.

Make sure to get the property related documents on time for the acquisition.

Your stars will push you closer to your partner and you both may mutually decide to take the next step together. Take note of how much you spend and on what.

NOV 23 - DEC 22

DEC 23 - JAN 20

AQUARIUS

PISCES

You may get a good price for your property if you make an extra effort. On academic front, consider all your options before volunteering for something. You must make first move towards your lover. You are likely to become more rich.

You must be aware of people who try to talk negative about people behind their backs. You must feed thirsty animals and people on the street. You may have to try a bit harder to convince your family. A business trip may bring you fortune.

JAN 21 - FEB 19

FEB20 - MARCH 20

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REMEMBERING

SRIDEVI ON HER 56th S

ridevi is one of the biggest and most wellknown names in the film industry. She is one actress who will never be forgotten and will continue to live on in our memories and hearts. Sridevi, female superstar who reigned in the eighties and the nineties, died aged 54 on February 24, 2018, by accidentally drowning in a bathtub in a Dubai hotel.

August 13 marks the 56th birth anniversary of the late superstar Sridevi, and her family members including daughter Janhvi Kapoor, and her former co-star and brother-in-law Anil Kapoor, took to social media to pen emotional, heartfelt notes in the memory of the veteran actress.

“Happy birthday mumma, I love you,” Janhvi wrote on Instagram along with a photograph of Sridevi

from her film ‘English Vinglish’.

Remembering Sridevi, Anil said, “Today is a bittersweet day as we celebrate you on what would have been your 56th birthday...We feel the sadness of your loss deeply, but remembering your smile and the joy you brought to all our lives unites us in your memory...We miss you everyday Sridevi,” Anil tweeted.

Boney Kapoor took to his Twitter handle and said, “Happy Birthday Jaan, missing you every minute of my life, keep on guiding us , you will remain with us till eternity. #Sridevi.” — Agency

Yami Gautam

‘Feel proud to be associated with Uri’

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ami Gautam is proud of her association with ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, the warbased drama that traces the real life events of the 2016 Uri attack and its aftermath.

“Being associated with ‘Uri...’, I feel proud. Such films are quite rare and it is not just about box office numbers or commercial success which we all want, but it is also about getting recogni-

Late Sridevi

IN THE PINK CITY!

—PHOTO BY SUNIL SHARMA

tion and respect. It is one of those rare films and I am glad that it came my way,” she said.

Yami plays an intelligence officer in the film, which won National Awards for Best Director (Aditya Dhar) and Best Actor (Vicky Kaushal).

“While we were going through the workshops, I would ask Aditya, ‘What more should I do? What should I watch?’ He would tell

me, ‘You can watch anything. I can recommend you things to watch but you will not find your character externally. You will find it within you. So try to rely on your own instincts and your own understanding of the layers of the character’,” Yami said.

‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ was recently screened in Maharashtra on the occasion of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’.

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Naseeruddin’s short film in race for Oscar

Ajay, Sandeep, Kumud, Sriprakash, Rajendra, Akshay, Swapnil, Yashwant, Dinesh, Puneet, Lalit & Gaurav CELEBRATIONS: Business Network International’s (BNI) chapter BLUE JADE celebrated 2 year success celebrations of the chapter on Tuesday. The President of BNI Blue Jade, Dr Abhinav Maharwal chaired and hosted the celebration. On the occasion, he shared the information that the chapter has already done a business of more than 105 crore in just two years.

—PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

BRAND NEW!

Akanksha Bhalla at the shoot of ‘Jodhpur Couture Show’ shoot held recently at Diggi Palace.

It was a three-day shoot conducted by Gaurav Gaur and his team, who also organises the renowned and highly popular ‘Elite Miss Rajasthan’ event. The makeup was done by celebrity makeup artist Kunjal Rawal from Jodhpur. Akanksha Bhalla is a well-known model and actress.

RAINY FASHION SHOW: To celebrate the monsoon season, a fashion show ‘Rainy Fashion Show’ was held in the city, where models were seen presenting the monsoon fashion. Muskan Khandal bagged the title Miss Rainy Fashion Icon 2019 and Tarun Singh became Mr Rainy Fashion Icon 2019, in the fashion show.

Naseeruddin Shah

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he short film ‘Half Full’, starring veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, has gotten a step closer for an entry into the race for the prestigious Oscar awards.

‘Half Full’, also featuring Vikrant Massey, and ‘Counterfeit Kunkoo’ were declared winners at ShortsTV’s Best of India Short Film Festival 2019 in Los Angeles. The

victory has got it closer to Oscars. ‘Half Full’, directed by Karan Rawal, is a 12-minute short film that focusses on the trials and tribulations of a young man who is undergoing an internal conflict. One night, he encounters an old man and a strange vibe develops between the two, throwing up some sarcastic and vague questions.

— IANS

Grand Opening and re-launch celebration of ‘Blackout Reloaded’ took place on Saturday in the Pink City, where the party lovers experienced the unleashing of madness and drama at the brand new club.

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MAME HAILS

VIRASAT An exclusive interview with Rajasthani folk singer Mame Khan, on the win of ‘Turtle’ at the 66th National Film Awards

JAIPUR | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019

NEHAL NAYAR

TRAVEL

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ajasthan was made proud a few days back, after 'Turtle', a Rajasthani Film, won the title of 'The Best Rajasthani Film' at the 66th National Film Awards. There were around 419 films that were competing against each other, for a total of 31 categories. In an exclusive interview with a renowned Rajasthani folk singer and one of the singers of the film 'Turtle', Mame Khan expressed about what he feels to be a part of this film and also talks about his journey into the Bollywood industry.

Talking about being a part of 'Turtle', Mame Khan said, "I’m really very happy and it’s a proud moment not just for me, but for Rajasthan too. From so many categories where Bollywood is focused more, a Rajasthani film has received an award." Focusing on the journey that he has been through, he mentioned, "As a singer, I would say that we have received

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the music in ‘Virasat’; singing is not just my passion, but my life."

On asking about how he got into the Bollywood industry and how the journey has been so far since 2012, he stated, "I never thought I would get into this industry, but 7 years back, I had the turning point of my life.

I got my first break in Bollywood in the film 'Luck by Chance', and since then the journey has been great with hits like 'Baware', 'Kesariya Balam', 'Choudhary', and many others." Mame

feels that folk singers usually don't get credits, and that is something he cannot digest. To this, he said, "As a folk singer, being in the struggle to get the ‘CREDITS’ has been really tough." He has a lot of projects in his pipeline, to which he said, "I mostly prefer releasing my songs on YouTube, and less with the Labels because of the issue of not giving the required credits. I have 4-5 projects lined up personally, and a few Bollywood songs as well."

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HERITAGE FEST!

The Jaipur President of Hare Krishna Movement, R. Govind Das, announced its annual Heritage Fest, a competition based on Indian Heritage and culture for school students, on Tuesday during an event. The competitions will be held in Akshaya Patra campus. It will be conducted in six categories, where students can participate in Gita sloka chanting, pauranic costumes, classical dance, vocal music, rangoli, drama, and storytelling.

—PHOTO BY SUNIL SHARMA

VANSHIKHA GOUR

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anjay Jhala, a world renowned comic poet, was invited at the Desert Soul Talk Show.

The poet has performed across the world in his three decades old career.

The evening,held at ITC Rajputana , was organised by Rajasthan Forum. Rajasthan Forum consists of 18 renowned artists from various fields, Pandit Vishvamohan Bhatt is the chairman. The guests who are injvited in the series of the talk show are the pride of Rajasthan who have gained worldwide rec-

US CONGRESSMAN APOLOGISES TO INDIANS US Congressman Tom Suozzi issued a statement on Kashmir retracting his earlier comments, after the American-Indian community led by Prem Bhandari, Jagdish Sevani, Dr Bobby K Kalotee, and other members had opposed his comments recently.

LAUGHING OUT LOUD —PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Prem Bhandari (Left) during the conference

Sanjay Jhala and Govind Pareek during the talk show

ognition without leaving Rajasthan.

During a conversation, Sanjay said, “The brief of this talk show is to share my work on the comic genre and my

journey with the audience. I have been writing humorous satire for the last 30 years and published four books during this time ” In the talk session

From Left- Pushpa Goswami, Kusum Gaur and Neeta Patni

with Govind Pareek, Sanjay shared, “A comedy without laughter would be offensive. I never classify my audience because I perform in all sorts of places, be

T As per the sources, Salman Khan to be in the Pink City today, for the shoot of his upcoming film.

rance welfare society is organising the second season of Pink City female Bike Ride in association with Arya Group of Colleges in this month, where 101 women bike riders of the city would spread the message of women empowerment

through their ride from Albert Hall to Arya Group of College Main Campus, covering various prominent spots in the city.

The team had an interactive session with the astrologer Nirmala Sewani on Monday at Panigrah Lawns, where they discussed the secret of conveying a strong message with

silence and discipline in the city.

During the event, a briefing session held with the riders, where they were told about the rules and route to follow during the rally in the city. The riders will also carry our Tiranga flag on their bikes. Ten open Jeeps and two medical vans would also accompany the rid-

ers during their mission.

After finishing the ride, Trance Welfare Chief Patron Nirmala Sewani, Dr Pooja Agarwal and Gulabo Sapera along with various prominent dignitaries of the city will welcome and celebrate the efforts of the riders at the destination. kirti.chauhan@firstindia.com

it the Rashtra Bhawan or in a zoo. So, my content is such that I entertain all kinds of people from the labour class to the Prime Minister.” cityfirst@firstindia.co.in —PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

WOMEN RIDERS ON MISSION KIRTI CHAUHAN

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Nirmala Sewani with the team ‘Pink City Female Bike Riders’