First India-Jaipur Edition-17th October 2022

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INDIAN BANKING ON A FAST-TRACK MODE!

New Delhi: 19-year-old Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated reigning five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen during prelims of Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament. Erigaisi had earlier lost to Carlsen in September.

IREO: ED ATTACHES

OVER `1,300 CRORE

WORTH ASSETS

New Delhi: The ED has attached assets worth over Rs 1,317 crore of real estate group IREO, its managing director and vice president Lalit Goyal and associated entities as part of money laundering investigation. The ED took cognisance of 30 FIRs filed in various police stations.

PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU UNDERGOES CATARACT SURGERY

l PM Modi dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts l Shift from ‘phone banking’ to ‘digital banking’ put India on sustained growth path, says PM

Moni Sharma

New Delhi: Prime Min ister Narendra Modi on Sunday attributed In dia’s sustained econom ic growth to the efforts of the BJP government to replace pre-2014 ‘phone banking’ with ‘digital banking’.

New Delhi: Prez Droupadi Murmu underwent a cataract surgery at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) here on Sunday, a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesperson said. Surgery was successful, she has been discharged from hosp, spokesperson added.

COVID +VE PLAYERS CAN TAKE THE FIELD IN T20 WORLD CUP

New Delhi: The ICC has made changes regarding ‘playing conditions’ for ‘Covid-positive players’ in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. As per latest ICC norms, players will be allowed to play even after testing positive for Corona if cleared by the team doctor.

ANTI-HIJAB PROTESTS: SINGERS AND ACTORS IN IRAN FACE ARREST

Referring to the pre vious UPA regime, he said under ‘phone bank ing’, instructions were given on phone to banks regarding whom they had to lend to and at what terms and condi tions. The economic progress of a country is directly linked to the strength of its banking system, he said after dedicating 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) to the nation. Eleven banks in the public sec tor, 12 in the private sec tor and one Small Fi nance Bank are partici pating in the endeavour.

The banking sector has become a medium for good governance and better service deliv ery, the PM said, adding DBT has helped plug leakages and brought in transparency.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE NEW DBUs

DBUs will be brick-andmortar outlets which will provide digital banking facilities such as opening a savings account, balance check, printing passbook, funds transfer, FDs, loan applications, application for credit or debit cards, and bill and tax payments.

The govt has so far transferred `25 lakh crore through DBT and the another installment under the PM-KISAN scheme will be transferred today.

—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

9 people including 4 children die in 3-vehicle pile-up in Karnataka

PM Narendra Modi dedicates the 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the Nation, via video conferencing, in New Delhi on Sunday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das and DFS Secretary Sanjay Malhotra are also seen during PM’s address.

‘` IS NOT SLIDING, $ IS STRENGTHENING’

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who has been speaking about India’s growth story and robust economy during her recent interactions, has said that in the current scenario, the Indian the rupee is not sliding, but the US dollar strengthening.

Xi’s vision for China’s next five years

SHAH LAUNCHES HINDI VERSION OF MBBS BOOKS

SISODIA WILL BE HELD: AAP AFTER CBI SUMMONS

Bhopal: The MP govt has started an ambitious project wherein now medical students can opt for studying MBBS in Hindi, instead of English, as is the norm for the rest of the country. On Sunday, at an event in state capital Bhopal, HM Amit Shah launched the Hindi version of 3 subjects. P5

TN CM WRITES TO PM TO DROP BID TO ‘IMPOSE’ HINDI

CBI to grill Manish Sisodia in Delhi liquor scam today

First India Bureau

Chennai: TN CM MK Stalin on Sunday wrote to PM Modi saying “the aggressive attempts of Union govt” to impose Hindi are “impractical and divisive in character”, and puts non-Hindi-speaking people in a very disadvantageous position in many respects.

New Delhi: Delhi Dep uty CM Manish Sisodia has been summoned by the CBI at 11 am today for questioning in the controversial liquor policy case. This is the first time that Sisodia — named as primary ac cused in the case has been summoned for questioning. His house was raided by the agen cy in August after a goahead for investigation from Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor. The ruling AAP — which has linked the liquor policy issue to the upcoming assembly election in Gujarat — has raised alarm, claiming Sisodia will be arrested.

The CBI raided my house for 14 hours, noth ing came out of it. They searched my bank locker, and found nothing. They did not find anything in my village. Now they have called me to CBI Head quarters at 11 am today. I will go and give my full cooperation.

—Manish Sisodia, Delhi Deputy CM

Jail bars and hanging noose could not deter Bhagat Singh’s strong determination. This is the second fight for freedom. Manish and Satyendra (Jain) are today’s Bhagat Singh.

—Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister

Soap star Vaishali found dead

Tehran: Celebrities have confronted motion in Iran for supporting anti-hijab protests. Some have been arrested and later launched amid Iran’s greatest wave of fashionable unrest in virtually 3 years. A lady also chopped her hair off during protest.

After

All those killed were travelling in the tempo traveller, which was crushed between the bus and the milk tanker.

TO SARISKA

3 GUJ RESIDENTS

AMONG 7 KILLED IN 3 ACCIDENTS IN RAJ

Jaipur: A couple and their daughter-in-law, residents of Nadiad in Gujarat, were killed and two others injured when the car they were travelling in collided with an SUV on Sunday in Udaipur district. In Bikaner, two persons died when a speeding car collided with a trailer. In Nagaur, two persons died at Ladnun town on Saturday when the car they were travelling in lost its balance and rammed into a wall. More on P2

Beijing: The party has be gun in Beijing on Sunday, as 2,296 delegates rep resenting over 90 million members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) assembled to vote on a leadership that will lead the country for the next 5 years. Jinping said that China has achieved comprehensive control over Hong Kong, turning it from chaos to govern ance, while condemning what he said was interfer ence in Taiwan.

Bhopal (ANI): Popu lar TV actress of in Sasural Simar Ka, Vaishali Takkar breathed her last on Sunday. She died by suicide at her home in Indore. Vaishali was found hanging in her Indore home. In April last year, Vaishali said she was engaged to Dr Abhinandan Singh. However, just a month later, Vaishali informed everyone that she isn’t going to tie the marital knot with Abhinandan.

SHE WAS THE 1ST TO OPEN UP AFTER SUSHANT’S DEMISE

Vaishali Takkar was one of the first people to open up about late friend and famous TV and Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise. She believed it was a ‘planned murder’. She revealed how Sushant couldn’t be the one to die by suicide as he valued life a lot.

THE SUICIDE NOTE

Suicide note mentions ex-boyfriend was harassing her: Cops Hassan (Karnataka) (ANI): Nine people, in cluding four children, were killed and 10 in jured in a pile-up involv ing 3 vehicles here, po lice sources said. The accident involving a milk tanker, a Karnata ka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus, and a tempo travel ler took place in Ar sikere taluk here on late Saturday, they said.

Details of suicide note have now come to light. Vaishali mentioned in her suicide note that she was stressed for quite some time and it also specified that she was being harassed by her former boyfriend.

CM ASHOK GEHLOT: APPEALING TO VOTE FOR KHARGE NOT VIOLATION OF AICC GUIDELINES

Urban Olympics will be organised from January 26, announces CM Gehlot in an event at SMS Stadium

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sun day said that he did not violate AICC guidelines for AICC president elec tion when he became proposer of Kharge.

“I had become the proposer of Kharge. Some people created a controversy that I had campaigned in support

of Kharge. If I had to campaign, I would have gone to every state. I didn’t do that. Can’t I make an appeal for the person whose name I have proposed?” Gehlot asked, talking to report ers after addressing an event of Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympics at SMS stadium here on Sunday.

“Then what was the meaning of becoming a

proposer what I did was in the role of proposer... I didn’t violate the elec tion process,” he also said that some people have tried to blow issue out of proportion.

“Elections will be successful tomorrow... Results will come on October 19. Results will also be good and a new beginning will start,” he said. After being suc cessful, Kharge will guide all and Cong will rise as Oppn, he said.

Over 414 delegates of State will vote today. P7

Wrecked remains of a bus is seen after a head-on collision between tempo traveller and KMF milk vehicle in Hassan.

Shivendra Parmar

CM Ashok Gehlot acts as a referee in a kabaddi match with Ashok Chandna participating at the SMS stadium on Sunday. Also present here are Krishna Poonia, Mahendra Choudhary and others.

PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

GOVERNMENT TO SOON NOTIFY 50 NEW WETLANDS IN THE STATE

Dept of forest & environment is preparing draft notification of newly proposed wetlands Nirmal Tiwari

Jaipur: Nearly fifty new wetlands will be notified in Rajasthan soon.

The department of forest and environment is preparing the draft notification of the newly proposed wetlands and it will be finalised within two to three weeks. Sources informed that suggestions will be sought from stakeholders before issuing the final notification. Principal Secretary of Forest and Environment Shikhar Agarwal informed that notification for establishing 50 new wetlands will be issued in this financial year.

ESZ notification for Ranthambore Tiger Reserve issued

The forest department has issued the final notification for eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Now, the final notification will be sent to the Union Ministry for approval. Principal Secretary of Forest and Environment Shikhar Agarwal informed that the notification will come into force after the Ministry of forest and environment approves.

DN Pandey ensures green Raj with 3 projects

First India Bureau

Jaipur: With the efforts of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, HoFF, Dr Deep Narayan Pandey for a beautiful and green Rajasthan’s, Rs 1800 crore project has been approved by French agency AFD. Besides, Japan’s Zayka approval of a Rs 1800 crore project

NEWS DIGEST

RESIDENT DOCTORS CALL OFF STRIKE AFTER GOVERNMENT ASSURANCE

Jaipur: The resident doctors of SMS Medical College and its constituent hospitals on Sunday called off their strike after the govt agreed to decrease the bond amount to Rs. 10 lakhs from Rs. 25 lakhs. However, the bond amount of Rs. 10 lakh was fixed for one year each. A faction of resident doctors called off their agitation after a meeting held with Medical Education Secretary Vaibhav Galaria. Sources informed a committee will be constituted at the govt level for the appointment of senior residents.

3.33 CR KIDS TO GET DEWORMING

TABLETS TODAY

Jaipur: Chil ldren aged between 1 to 19 years at all schools, colleges and anganwari centres will be administered albendazole tablets free of cost on the occasion of National Deworming Day on Monday. Secretary of Medical and Health, Dr Prithvi informed that due to worm infection, children face problems such as malnutrition and development is affected.

AIRLINES STOPS COPS WITH LIFER FROM BOARDING

Jaipur: Policemen along with a prisoner were not allowed to board a plane on Sunday at the Jaipur airport. The prisoner was being taken from Jaipur to Mumbai by IndiGo flight. But the airline stopped the prisoner from boarding the plane. Citing civil aviation rules, the airlines asked the police to get permission from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.

is in the pipeline. The World Bank’s project of about Rs 1000

There will be no shortage of funds for the Forest Department to work for the next decade.

crore on Climate Change Adaptation is also there.

All the three projects will be implemented post Pandey’s retirement. Through his book, “Ghar Se Van Tak”, Pandey has spread the basic principles of the implementation of the three projects. “There will be no shortage of funds for the Forest Department to work for the next decade,” he said.

Pregnant woman, two-year-old daughter found hanging in Churu

First India Bureau

Churu: A pregnant woman and her twoyear-old daughter were found hanging in their house in Ratangarh tehsil area of Churu.

The woman’s husband and family members said that the woman first killed the daughter and then hanged herself. Police are probing the case. No suicide

Garima and Pinky Kanwar.

note has been found from the spot.

The bodies of woman Pinky Kanwar (28) and her daughter Garima (2) were found hanging on Saturday. The family

members had gone to the farm when the incident happened. In the afternoon, husband Narpat Singh Rajput came home and saw the bodies of Garima and Pinky hanging. He immediately informed his family members.

After some time Ratangarh police station officer Subhash Bijarania reached the spot along with the team.

Unannounced shutdown in dists due to shortage of coal

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Power demand is set to rise in winter and this has raised concerns of power companies battling the coal crisis. During the Rabi crop season from November to February, the maximum power demand is likely to reach 16500 MW. If the forecast of Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam is correct, then the state will witness a record demand for electricity. The corporation has started making arrangements for additional power.

Udaipur: Brain dead woman’s organs give life to three

First India Bureau

Udaipur: A 44-year-old brain dead woman from Udaipur will give new life to three patients in Jaipur. A team from SMS Medical College has reached Udaipur to bring the organs of the woman admitted in a hospital attached to the Geetanjali Medical College.

The organs will be brought from Udaipur to Jaipur via a green corridor. Liver and two kidneys will be transplanted to needy patients at SMS hospital. Preparations are in full swing at SMS Hospital for Cadaver Organ Transplant, said an official.

The team of doctors associated with the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization is making preparations for this, said an official. It is for the first time in Rajasthan that organ transplant is being done by bringing organs from one city to another city , said the official on Sunday.

Cong leaders join symbolic BJY in Jaipur

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A symbolic ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ was launched in Jaipur on Sunday in support of the yatra launched by former Congress President Rahul Gandhi. The 1.5 km long journey from Ambedkar circle to Panch Batti was organized under the supervision of advocates of Jaipur city.

SELF-DEFENCE TO TACKLE ATTACKERS

Govt teacher trains differently-abled girls

Alwar (PTI): A govt school teacher in Alwar district is training differently abled girls in self-defence, using specialised techniques.

Asha Suman feels that these girls are more vulnerable to sexual assaults and therefore it is important to train them so that they can protect themselves if such a situation arises.

Suman, 40, who teaches at a primary school at Kharkhada, Rajgarh in Alwar district of Ra-

A total of 1500 MW power will be taken from the power distribution companies of Uttar Pradesh under the banking process between November to February next

year. Instead of buying electricity from here, it will be taken in the form of banking, that is, the amount of electricity that will be taken, will have to be returned.

Regional manager of LIC & two others died in Udaipur

jasthan, started training girls facing various disabilities, especially vision loss, in 2015.

She herself trained in self-defence under the state police. However, she shifted to Mumbai

combat to differently abled girls.

“Visually-impaired girls are more vulnerable to sexual abuse. Therefore, it was required to train them in self-defence using specialised techniques,” Suman told PTI.

Cong leader Girdhari Singh Bafna, eminent advocate Vibhuti Bhushan Sharma, Rupin Kala and other senior advocates, businessmen, & Cong workers participated in the yatra.

Youth Board President Sitaram Lamba and Subhash Meel, who contested the Congress elections from Khandela, walked with Rahul Gandhi in the yatra.

First India Bureau

Udaipur: Three people were killed and two others were injured when a speeding pick-up van hit a car in Udaipur on Sunday. Police informed the deceased has been identified as Hemesh (55), Rajul (48) and Heeral (40), all residents of Nadiad in Gujarat. “The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon near Bhagla Ghat at Udaipur-Ahmedabad six-lane highway. The victims were heading towards Gujarat after offering prayers at Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara when their car was hit by a

TWO KILLED, ONE INJURED IN CARTRAILER COLLISION Bikaner: Two people were killed and one was injured on Saturday night when a speeding car collided with a trailer in Bikaner. Police informed the deceased have been identified as Rajesh Singh (32), a resident of Rampur Beri in Jhunjhunu and Prabhu Singh (30), a resident of Lathsar village in Ratangarh district. “The incident occurred at Bikaner-Sri Ganganagar Road when a speeding Pajero collided head-on with a trailer,” police said.

speeding pick-up van while it tried to overtake the car. The collision was so strong that 55-year-old Hemesh lost his hand and died on the spot.

TWO KILLED, TWO INJURED AFTER CAR RAMS INTO WALL IN NAGAUR

Nagaur: Two people died and two others were injured in Nagaur’s Ladnun town on Saturday when the car they were travelling in lost its balance and rammed into a wall. Police informed the deceased has been identified as Nanu Singh (44) and Ramdhan (40), both residents of Sunari village in Nagaur district.

“Four people were heading towards Ladnun from Sunari village in a car on Saturday night. Suddenly, the speeding car lost its balance and rammed into a wall. The collision was so strong that the car was completely damaged,” police said.

Illegal arms units busted, cache of weapons seized in Bharatpur

First India Bureau

“on my own expenses” in 2019 to undergo a specialised training so that she can teach unarmed

Under this, punch, kick, forward and backward hand movement etc are taught which not only empower the girls to face a situation but also increase their confidence, she said.

Bharatpur: Two illegal arms factories were raided with seizure of a cache of weapons in Kaman town of Bharatpur district on Sunday. Police informed the illegal weapon factories were situated on the hills of Mungaska and Daulawas of Kaman area.

“Pistols, barrels, and several pistols under manufacture were seized in the raids. Separate FIRs have been filed in Kaman Police Station

and Pahadi Police Station,” police said.

The action was taken after Bharatpur IG Gaurav Srivastava and Bharatpur SP Shyam

—FILE

PTI

Asha Suman gives self-defence training to a woman with disability.

TRAINED 300 GIRLS

—Dr DN Pandey Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, HoFF

Rajsiko Chairman and Minister of State, Government of Ra-

jasthan Rajiv Arora, Secretary of Bharat Seva Sansthan and senior

Rajiv Arora and others participating in a symbolic Bharat Jodo Yatra from Ambedkar Circle to Panch Batti in Jaipur on Sunday.

Car damaged at Udaipur-Ahmedabad six-lane highway.

Singh held a meeting at Kathwada Police Station on Saturday and directed officials to take action against illegal arms unit.

Police at the illegal arms manufacturing units in Bharatpur.

RAJASTHAN

DRINKING WATER SCHEME OF `747 CRORE APPROVED

CM stamps supply of Bisalpur water to Prithviraj Nagar

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The Gehlot government has approved around Rs 747 crore for two phases of a drinking water project in the Prithviraj Nagar area.

Prithviraj Nagar and its surrounding areas are being linked to Bisalpur dam under the project, which will cover around 145 km area, including parts of Sanganer, Jhotwara and Vidyadhar Nagar.

CM Gehlot approved Rs 747.08 crore for two phase of the project, according to an official statement. With this decision, distribution system will be set up in 145 sq km area.

Under this, the assembly constituency Sanganer, the assembly constituency Jhotwara and the partial area of the assembly constitu-

ency Vidyadhar Nagar will be included. These include ward numbers 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 43, 44, 88, 91, 96 (complete) and 1, 2, 45, 49, 50, 65, 67, 83 (partial) of JMCG. There are 18 wards.

TWO PHASES

crore has been approved for two phases.

The Project will cover 145 KM area including parts of Sanganer, Jhotwara and VDN.

18 wards of JMCG will be benefitted.

15 villages of assembly constituency Bagru and Jhotwara will also be liinked.

km of HDPE

210 kms DI pipeline, construction of

high reservoirs and pumping machinery

be installed.

Stage-I of Phase-

works of

‘India’s effective foreign policy has impressed world’

First India Bureau

Jaipur: In meetings related to various topics, MP Diya Kumari represented India at the 145th Inter Parliamentary union (IPU) Assembly at Rwanda. This Union represents Members of Parliament (MPs) from 179 countries.

Speaking as a Member of the Standing Committee on United Nations Affairs , Diya Kumari highlighted India’s efforts on hunger, famine and Covid 19. She said that programmes and schemes like ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalayan Yojana’ ,

‘Poshan Abhiyan’ and Mid-day Meal program, has made India an important partner in the World Food Program. The MP also stated that India’s pragmatic foreign policy has impressed the entire world. India’s visionary policy is being appreciated in most parts of the world. On any international issue, most countries are wanting to know India’s stand. In the Rwanda Assembly , also present from India were Rajya Sabha members Harivansh Narayan Singh, Sasmit Patra, Kartikeya Sharma, and Aparajita Sarangi.

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have started, out of which about 70% has been completed.

Jaipur (FIB): The CMO has taken cognizance of a matter relating to alleged irregularities in the promotion of employees in PHED and has directed to submit a factual report. Joint Secy to CM, Shaheen Ali Khan, has sought a report in this regard.

Notably, allegations were made against PHED Additional Chief Engineer, RC Meena who was charged for irregularities and promoting employees without fulfilling the required eligibility criteria. The matter was even investigated by ACS Subodh Agarwal.

T-113 finally shifted to Sariska, T-110 to be shifted to Mukundra

Nirmal Tiwari

Jaipur : After three days of intense efforts, Tiger T-113 was finally tranquillized from the Taleda range of Ranthambore. Tiger T-113 was born in May 2017. This tiger was tranquillized from the non-tourism zone of Ranthambore and sent to Sariska.

First India News had already said that from Ranthambore, Tiger T113 would be sent to Sariska and T110 to Mukundra.

At the time of tranquillizing the tiger,

Ranthambore field director Seduram Yadav, Sariska field director

RN Meena, Ranthambore DFO Sangram Singh, Ramgarh Vishdhari DFO Sanjeev

Sharma, Assistant Forest Conservator Manas Singh, three veterinarians, NTCA and representatives of Chief Wildlife Warden were also present.

Palace on Wheels reaches Jaisalmer

Tourists amazed by hospitality & warm welcome

Suryaveer S Tanwar

Jaisalmer: The luxury train, Palace on Wheels (PoW), operated by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC), reached Jaisalmer on its first trip

1st digital bank launched in Karauli

PM Modi virtually inaugurated 75 digital banking units at 75 district HQs across India

Manoj Jain

Karauli: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the district’s first digital bank virtually. MP Manoj Rajoria, Deputy General Manager Sudhanshu Shekhar, BJP officials and bank management officers were present during the inauguration of Bank of Baroda’s digi-

Bank officials present at the launch of BOB’s digital banking branch in Karauli on Sunday.

tal unit.

Bank of Baroda’s Bharatpur Regional Manager Shivram Meena said that as per the instructions of the Government of India, a

with 35 tourists onboard on Saturday. The tourists onboard the royal train received a

grand welcome at the station in the traditional Rajasthani style.

The tourists from

ACB nabs two Guj cops with `1.10L in Udaipur

Ravi Sharma

First India Bureau

Kota: Three more students of a coaching institute in the Jawahar Nagar area here tested positive for hepatitis A, taking the number of those affected by the disease to 44. Meanwhile, the Kota district administration submitted a report regarding such cases to the CMO, three days after a NEET aspirants died from the infection during treatment.

First India Bureau

Ajmer: Police raided a garment factory located in Alaknanda Colony in Adarsh Nagar police station area and seized raw material and machines used to make clothes which were later tagged with branded companies names. The factory has been sealed.

The factory owner, a

digital bank branch has been opened at the district headquarters under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Banking service will be cashless and paperless.

Udaipur: The ACB Special Unit on Sunday arrested two head constables of Gujarat police identified as Mahesh Bhai Chaudhary and Bharat Bhai Patel red handed while taking a bribe of Rs 110 lakh. The accused are posted at Rakhiyal PS in Gandhinagar district of Gujarat.

DG ACB BL Soni said that to remove the name of the complainant in a case registered at Rakhiyal Police Station the accused policemen de-

Accused Mahesh Chaudhary & Bharat Patel in ACB custody.

manded Rs 2 lakh as bribe. The complaint was verified under supervision of DIG ACB Udaipur, Rajendra Prasad Goyal and ASP Udaipur Umesh Ojha and the accused were held in the trap.

different countries including USA and UK reached Jaisalmer and received a traditional welcome with flowers and tilak on their forehead. Later, the tourists visited havelis and forts situated in Jaisalmer and clicked photographs. They visited Sonar Fort, Living Fort and the Sonar Fort Museum.

resident of Mirzapur Uttar Pradesh, Advocate Jameel Ahmed and

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son, Shakeel Ahmed (32), have been arrested. SP Chunaram Jat

said that on receiving information about the sale of fake clothes in the name of branded ones in the city, a team was formed and the factory operating under the name TY Shirt Factory India was raided.

In the factory, logos of well-known companies like Levi’s, USPA and Zara were being tagged on fake clothes.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: With around 20 million people from across country pledging to end child marriage, Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee on Sunday launched a nationwide campaign to put an end to this practice. Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) will spearhead the biggest-ever campaign to raise public awareness against child marriage, a statement from foundation said.

As a part of the launch campaign, 70,000 women and girls led people in lighting lamps, torchlight procession in around 10,000 villages (6,015 villages by KSCF and the rest by government and other agencies) from over 500 districts in 26 states.

Government agencies, RPF, the Women and child development deptt of 14 states, anganwadis and district administration of several state governments joined in support of the nationwide campaign.

Surprises walkers at Central Park, flags off cancer awareness rally

Miffed over poor upkeep of the park, Raje called JDC Ravi Jain to visit and fix it

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: As part of her increased public presence, former CM and National Vice President of BJP Vasundhara Raje suddenly reached Central Park, Jaipur at 6.30 am on Sunday. She did a

4 km long brisk walk and completed it in 38 minutes. Raje interacted with people during her walk while many walkers took selfies

with her and talked.

“If there is life, then there is a world. If everyone is healthy, then Rajasthan is healthy. If everyone is healthy, then

Hindustan is healthy,” she said. Raje expressed displeasure after seeing uncleanliness in the Central Park and called JDC Ravi Jain on the

here before going to office,” she said.

phone, she asked Jain to come and see the situation himself. “Officers themselves should come here and see the situation. If possible come

Meanwhile, Rajel also flagged off the NBEC Pink Power Run by NIMS University near Albert Hall to create awareness about breast cancer. She was accompanied by Pallavi Mishra, Director of the University. More than 3,000 female men and women participated in the event. The Golden Book of World Records also gave a provisional certificate on this event.

Factory owner held in Ajmer for selling fake clothes of Levi’s, Zara, USPA etc.

CM office takes cognisance of graft in PHED

Nat’l campaign launched to put end on child marriages

Tourists of PoW at Patwon Ki Haveli in Jaisalmer on Sunday.

Vasundhara Raje taking

Raje

Pallavi Mishra at

ceremony of Pink

Vasundhara Raje participating in Bhagwat Katha at Khole ke Hanuman ji Temple on Sunday. There was craze to take selfies with her. Shakuntala Rawat, Rafeek Khan, Ashok Parnami, Surendra Pareek, Suman Sharma were also present.

MP Diya Kumari at the Inter Parliamentary Union in Rwanda.

PRESERVING WILDLIFE FROM MAURYAN TO PRESENT TIMES

SANJEEV CHOPRA

The writer superannuated as the Director of the

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The administrative designations, as well as the sequence in which they are listed gives an idea of the priorities of governance in any given time period. Thus, we find that in the times of Chandragupta Maurya around the third century before the common era, Kupadhyakhsa or the Superintendent of Forests was placed just after the Karmantika (superintendent of agriculture) and Godhayksha – the keeper of cattle and Hastadhyanka – the trainer of elephants and Asvadamaka – the breeder and trainer of horse. These then were the principal officers of the Empire who constituted the agriculture and allied sectors. The revenue department was headed by the Samahartta (the chief collector), and the civil magistrate was called Dharmsathya, and the judge with criminal jurisdiction was the Kantak Sodhana.

Here in this column, we are discussing the management of forest and more so, of the ‘hunt’ which was a popular pastime of the royalty, nobility and the shresthi (top end business leaders).

As such, the focus on the role of the Kupyadhyaksha or Forest Department Head.

the Akbar, and later his son and heir Jahangir, bred tigers and leopards for hunting purposes in specific menageries in Fatehpur and Agra. However, royal hunting continued to be a symbol of sovereign power. By his own admission, Jahangir hunted a total 17,167 big and small game in his reign of thirty-six years

JOE BIDEN’S APT TAG OF UNSAFE NATION FOR PAK ON N-WEAPONS FOR N-WEAPONS

Pakistan summoned US ambassador to Islamabad Donald to lodge its formal protest against US President Joe Biden for calling it among most dangerous nations in world when it came to safety of its nuclear weapons. Pak countered Biden with PM Sharif describing his country as ‘most responsible nuclear state’.

The death of Aurangzeb, and the failure of the later Mughals to enforce their writ across the country coincided with the growing foothold of the East India Company. Their ascendance meant that wildlife was subjected to unprecedented rapaciousness of the company officials who killed for sport, prestige, and pelf

This officer was in charge of implementing the Game Laws laid down the Arthashastra, written by Kautilya, the then Prime Minister of the Mauryan Empire. This in effect became the first official administrative document to spell out wildlife conservation measures. Prior to this, there was a well-defined convention that a six-mile radius (shadkosh) around the ashrams of the Rishis was prohibited zone with regard to killing of anima

During the reign of Chandragupta’s grandson Ashoka, the written laws on wildlife conservation were implemented in spirit as well His concept of Ahimsa included the birds and animals living in the forest. In fact, his penchant for wildlife also extended to art and aesthetics as is evident from the sculpt-

FOR HEARTH FIRE CLIMATE CAN WAIT

ing of the Ashokan pillar with four lions with their back to each!

Unfortunately, the patronage and good fortune that wildlife had enjoyed during the Vedic, Pauaranic and later Pauaranic period did not last forever. In fact, right up to the times of the founder of the Mughal empire, Babur, rhinoceros, elephants, lions, tigers, and cheetahs were in abundance from Peshawar to the Indi Gangetic plains. However, as the Mughal empire stabilized, the kings took to ‘hunt’ as a ‘sport’ and as a ‘trophy.’

drums who would literally drive all the wild animals into a circle – thereby making it easy for the royalty, including the women of the royal harem to hunt the animals with spears, guns and arrows. The Ain also notes

up to the times of the

cial kind of hunting

involved

Ain-i- Akbari records the ‘valour of the Emperor,’ as well as a special kind of hunting called ‘Gamargha Hunt,’ which involved hundreds of beaters with

Environment can wait. Rising prices of oil and gas, along with disruption in supplies due to the Russia-Ukraine war, have facilitated the return of coal as a key source of fuel.

Europe which is heavily dependent on Russian oil and gas, is making a quick return to coal for thermal plants. Moscow has cut its supplies to Europe in retaliation of Western sanctions. Bulgaria and Poland are facing the brunt for their refusal to pay Moscow in rubles.

Germany is another country where drastic measures are being taken to face the harsh winters in view of rising energy prices. Previously the use of coal was to be gradually reduced in Germany to

Environment can wait.

Rising prices of oil and gas, along with disruption in supplies due to the RussiaUkraine war, have facilitated the return of coal as a key source of fuel. Europe which is heavily dependent on Russian oil and gas, is making a quick return to coal for thermal plants

protect the climate but that has become difficult in the current situation. The Energy Security Act of Germany provides for the use of “more

nist and the princes resulted India’s wildlife in the eight-

In 2011 US cables accessed by WikiLeaks said that not just the US but several other countries shared the concern over Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. In 2008 American Senator Benjamin L. Cardin took up the matter with then PM Raza Gilani who said that state had control over the nuclear stockpile. Even Russia had voiced security concerns over political instability in Pak.

Main threat to safety of nuclear weapons in India’s neighbourhood stems from unpredictability of, and power wielded by, mullahs heading terror-linked outfits. That is unchanged.

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atic lion population in Gujanoceros in North-East Intah had to be reintroduced from Africa.

The death of Aurangzeb, and the failure of the later Mughals to enforce their writ across the country coincided with the growing foothold of the East India Company. Their ascendance meant that wildlife was subjected to unprecedented rapaciousness of the company officials who killed for sport, prestige, and pelf. In this, they found willing accomplices among the local Rajas and nawabs who were happy to organize these hunts for their newfound foreign patrons. Some Maharajas and Nawabs maintained an entire corps of shikaris mainly comprised of local tribals’ with an intricate knowledge of the jungle and its inhabitants. A Mir-Shikari or expert hunter would often head this group. An invitation by the provincial ruler to hunt game within their district was seen as a bonhomie gesture towards the colonists but this misplaced camaraderie between the colonist and the princes resulted in irreversible damage to India’s wildlife in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This was the period when several animals were pushed towards their last existing refuge, as for example the sole surviving Asiatic lion population in Gujarat and the one horned rhinoceros in North-East India. And some like the Cheetah had to be reintroduced into its erstwhile habitat from Africa.

To be continued...

coal-fired power plants” to generate electricity in the future to save gas for heating of homes and offices. In the UK, too, an old thermal power plant is being revived to tide over the impending crisis.

Sweden, the country of Greta Thunberg who became the face of the campaign to save the planet, has also pushed the global warming issue on the back burner as it revives an old oil-based power plant to face power shortages.

India was in the process of phasing out fossil fuels but it has now been hurdled by the global developments. If the war continues, which is quite likely to, the climate change issue will have to take a back seat to avoid putting additional financial burden on the people.

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A historic day in education sector”

Bhopal (ANI): Union

Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, while launching the country’s first Hindi version of MBBS course books in Bhopal, called the day a historic one which will be written in golden words in India’s history.

While addressing the event, Shah said, “To day is a very important day for the education sector of India. When ever history will be written in the coming days, this day will be written in golden let ters” “Through the New Education Policy, PM Modi has given more emphasis to the mother tongue of students. This is a historic deci sion. Now under Modi Ji you can avail higher education in any lan guage as per your com fort,” he said.

“BJP’s Shivraj Singh Chouhan government has fulfilled PM Modi’s vision by starting medi cal education in Hindi for the first time in the country,” Shah said.

Madhya Pradesh

HM calls Chintan Shivir of all states’ Home Ministers

New Delhi (Agencies):

The Union Home Ministry has called a Chintan Shivir of Home Ministers of all the states on Octo ber 27-28 at Sura jkund in Haryana.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and her Rajasthan counterpart Ashok Gehlot have also been invited to join the meeting. Banerjee and Gehlot also hold the Home portfolio in their respective states. However, Ba nerjee’s presence in the meeting has not been confirmed yet.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and her Rajasthan counterpart Ashok Gehlot have also been invited to join the meeting.

AAP has surpassed Cong in graft: Nadda

the MCD polls, likely to be held in December.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state medical education minister Vishwas Sa

IN THE COURTYARD

WON’T INTERFERE WITH ORDER DIRECTING SONS TO VACATE AGED FATHER’S HOUSE: HC

New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with an order directing two sons to vacate their 90-year-old father’s house here for peaceful existence of the senior citizen who fears for his life. The high court said going into the nature or right or interest of the parties in the property in question, at this juncture, would be counterproductive for the objectives of the Senior Citizens Act. A high court bench dismissed an appeal filed by the two men against the order of a single judge which had upheld the order passed by the Divisional Commissioner who had ordered their eviction from their father’s house.

UP MAN GETS LIFE IMPRISONMENT

FOR KILLING DAD

Basti (PTI): A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a court here for murder ing his father in 2018 Additional District and Session Judge Anil Kumar Kharwar on Saturday also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict Jag dish Mishra. District Government Counsel Durga Prasad Upad hyay on Sunday said that Jagdish Mishra had attacked his father Ramdev Mishra with a sharp-edged weapon on February 24, 2018 in their house.

2006 COMMUNAL CLASH IN UP: 10 GET 5-YEAR JAIL

Muzaffarnagar (PTI): A fast track court here has sentenced 10 people to five years’ imprisonment in con nection with a com munal clash case in 2006. 14 people were acquitted due to lack of evidence. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 34,000 on the 10 convicts – Naseem, Kaleem, Nasir, Irfan, Tiyaz, Iqbal, Nadeem, Dilshad, Rizwan, and Sabir. According to government lawyer Ka mal Kant, a clash had broken out on February 24, 2006.

expansion is expected to increase the beauty of the heritage place.

The current civil enclave

rang were also present on the occasion.

Chouhan while ad dressing the event said

of the Gwalior airport is functional on at least 30 acres of land with limited infrastructure.

SHAH LAYS FOUNDATION OF GWALIOR AIRPORT’S EXPANSION Gwalior (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the expansion of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia air port terminal in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior on Sunday. As Gwalior is one of the 100 cities that are a part of the government’s Smart City Mission, the airport

that this decision has brought a “new dawn” in the lives of poor chil dren.

The two-day brain storming session has been convened to dis cuss the issues and problems related to internal security.

The MHA believes that some problems related to internal

security can be elimi nated on the basis of mutual coordination among the states.

Apart from this, is sues related to polic ing, public security, fire fighting etc. in the states will also be discussed.

Sources said along with the Home Minis ters, the Home Secre tary and Director Gen eral of Police of all the states will also take part in the meeting.

New Delhi (PTI): The AAP government in Del hi has become synony mous with scams and broken the records of corruption set by the Congress, BJP chief JP Nadda said on Sunday.

He also asserted that the BJP will “trounce” the AAP in the Munici pal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) election and thereafter, in the Delhi Assembly polls.

“The AAP has become a party of scams. It has broken all records of corruption set by the Congress. It needs to be packed off lock, stock and barrel,” Nadda said at the BJP’s “Panch Par meshwar Sammelan” held at the Ramlila Maidan here ahead of

He said the Arvind Kejriwal-led party had promised to provide a clean and healthy gov ernment in Delhi, but it has “committed scams after scams in the power and excise departments, in the purchase of DTC buses, in the construc tion of classrooms and toilets and in the Delhi Jal Board”.

“Five of their MLAs are out on bail,” he said.

Delhi CM Kejriwal had said he would en force prohibition in Del hi if his party came to power, but opened liquor shops in every neigh bourhood after the AAP formed its government in Delhi, Nadda added.

BJP will break all poll records in Gujarat, says Thakur

Ahmedabad (ANI): Union Minister Anurag Thakur while address ing the public on the fourth day of Gujarat Gaurav Yatra said that the BJP would break all previous records in the upcoming elections.

While addressing three public meetings in Surendranagar and Wadhwa in Gujarat, Thakur lashed out at the Opposition Con gress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Taking a jibe at AAP’s Gujarat unit head Gopal Italia, Thakur said, “Earlier an Italian woman used to insult Narendra Modi Ji and today there

is an Italia who insults Modi Ji’s mother. Guja rat did not accept this earlier also and will not do so now. Gujarat will give a befitting reply.”

The BJP is organiz ing the ‘Gujarat Gaurav

Yatra’ from October 12 to October 20, in five routes. On October 12, BJP National President JP Nadda flagged off two routes, while on Oc tober 13, Union Home Minister Amit Shah

MAHENDRA SINGH IS BJP’S ELECTION IN CHARGE FOR POLL-BOUND TRIPURA

New Delhi (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday appointed Mahendra Singh as the elec tion in-charge for the poll-bound Tripura. Mahen dra Singh is a former minister in Yogi Adityanath’s government in Uttar Pradesh. “BJP National President JP Nadda has appointed Dr Mahendra Singh, MLC Uttar Pradesh as the party’s election in-charge and Samir Oraon MP Rajya Sabha as co-incharge for upcoming legislative elections in Tripura,” the BJP said in a tweet.

flagged off three routes.

During this yatra, BJP aims to cover 5734 km across Gujarat.

The ruling party has already taken out this yatra under the leader ship of Narendra Modi

Himachal Assembly polls: BJP CEC meet likely on Tuesday to finalise candidates

New Delhi (ANI): The BJP is likely to hold a meeting of the Central Election Committee (CEC) to finalise the can didates for the upcom ing Himachal Pradesh Assembly election, as per sources. The party can also release the first list of its candidates for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections any time in a few days.

A meeting of Himachal Pradesh’s core group has been called to be conducted in the na tional capital on Monday which will be attended

UNDER SIEGE?

by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party chief JP Nadda, organization minister BL Santosh, state CM Jai Ram Thakur and the leaders of the state core group.

The party has “al most concluded” its preparations for con testing the elections in Himachal Pradesh for yet-another time this year. Amit Shah on Sat

urday had launched the party’s campaign song for the assembly elec tion ‘Himachal Ki Pu kaar Phir BJP Sarkar’ at a public rally in Himachal’s Sirmour.

This CEC meeting is expected to give a final list of the candidates for assembly polls in the state, after necessary consultation with the party’s senior leaders.

Is Lalu’s family being ‘surrounded’ by agencies?

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The latest case is of land for job, which is from the time when Lalu was Railway Minister. Central agencies have started action in this matter now

Sharat K Verma

New Delhi: The way the central agencies are laying siege to the Soren family in Jharkhand, similarly, Lalu Prasad’s family is being laid siege upon in Bihar. Lalu Prasad’s troubles in the fodder scam seemed to be end ing, so now the entire family has been entan gled in the alleged scam of job for land. The disproportionate assets case is also pend

ing against almost all the members of the family. The latest case

is of land for job, which is from the time when Lalu Prasad was Rail

way Minister i.e. be fore 2009. Central agen cies have started action in this matter after a decade and a half.

The CBI had regis tered a case in May this year in the case of giv ing jobs in lieu of land. Since then, the names of about one and a half dozen people have come in it. Along with many railway officials, the names of Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti and Hima Yadav are also in it.

Bhola Yadav, who was a close aide of Lalu Pras ad in the same case, has been arrested and the CBI is interrogat ing Tejashwi Yadav’s close aide Sanjay Ya dav. The sword is also hanging over Tejashwi Yadav in a case of IRCTC, a railway re lated company. If the agency has arrested one accused in this case, then naturally the sword of arrest is hanging on the rest of the accused as well.

in 2002 and before the assembly elections in 2017. This time the Yatra will cover 144 of the 182 assemblies of Gujarat during which more than 145 public meetings will be held.

AAP RELEASES LIST OF 12 CANDIDATES FOR GUJ POLLS

Ahmedabad: AAP has named 12 more candi dates for the upcoming Gujarat polls. The party fielded Rajesh Pandoriya (Bhuj), Jayantibhai Parnami (Idar), Ashok Gajera (Nikol), Jasvant Thakor (Sabarmati), Sanjay Bhatasna (Tanka ra), Valjibhai Makwana (Kodina), Ravjibhai Soma bhai Vaghela (Mahudha), Udeysinh Chauhan (Balasinor), Banabhai Da mor (Morva Hadaf), Anil Garasiya (Jhalod), Chaitar Vasava (Dediapada) and Bipin Choudhary (Vyara).

4-day RSS national executive meet begins in Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj (PTI): A four-day national ex ecutive board meet ing of the RSS, which will discuss the ex pansion work of the Sangh as well as the prevalent current is sues, began in Gauha nia here on Sunday.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale attended the meeting and paid flo ral tributes to a por trait of ‘Bharat Mata’.

Discussion will be held to review the ex pansion work in view of the centenary of the RSS as well as on current issues.

Discussion will also be held on vari ous issues raised by Bhagwat in his speech on the occa sion of Vijaya Dasha mi in Nagpur. The RSS chief had spoken about education in mother tongue, popu lation imbalance and social harmony.

On the first day, tributes were paid to some of prominent persons who passed away recently includ ing Shankaracharya of Dwarka Peeth Swa mi Swaroopanand, Panchpeethadheesh war Acharya Dhar mendra etc.

Says Union Minister Amit Shah at the launch of country’s first MBBS textbooks in Hindi in Bhopal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the launch of country’s first MBBS course books in Hindi language for students of first year, in Bhopal on Sunday.

Lalu Prasad Yadav with sons Tejashwi (L) and Tej Pratap.

JP Nadda with Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta at ‘Panch Parmeshwar Sammelan’, in New Delhi, on Sunday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Union Minister Anurag Thakur.

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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and RSS Gen Secy Dattatreya Hosabale, in Prayagraj, on Sunday. —PHOTO BY PTI

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India will give a befitting reply to anyone who disrupts peace’

Defence Minister emphasises that strict vigil is being maintained at the borders

New Delhi (PTI): India has never tried to hurt any country, but a befit ting reply will be given if anyone tries to cast an evil eye on it, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, amid a lingering border row with China in eastern Ladakh.

In his address at a vir tual event, the defence minister emphasised that strict vigil is being maintained at the bor ders and that the coun try is ready to deal with all challenges. “India is a peace-loving nation which has never tried to hurt any country, but if any attempt is made to disrupt peace and har mony in the country, a befitting reply will be given,” he said.

The defence minister noted that bolstering the security apparatus by equipping the armed forces with indigenous state-of-the-art weapons is the top priority of the government. He also urged the citizens to contribute to nation-

building by transcend ing sectarian barriers and imbibing the quali ties of national pride and patriotism, found in abundance in every In dian soldier and free dom fighter, according to the defence ministry.

The event, “Shaheedon ko Salaam”, was organ ised by an NGO named “Maruti Veer Jawan Trust”. Singh said the

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ICG APPREHENDED SRI LANKAN BOAT WITH 5 FISHERMEN NEAR KANNIYAKUMARI

Kanniyakumari (Tamil Nadu) (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday said that it had apprehended a fishing boat with five Sri Lankans off the Kanniyakumari coast in Tamil Nadu. In a sea-air coordi nated operation, the Indian Coast Guard ship Shaurya apprehended a Sri Lankan fishing boat 74 nautical miles south of Kanyakumari.

5 ARRESTED IN GUWAHATI IN ATM FRAUD CASE

Guwahati (ANI): Assam Police have arrested five people in connection with two ATM fraud cases and recovered 68 ATM cards.

Police have also seized three vehicles. Police ar rested persons had fraudu lently changed the ATM cards of unknown persons.

DCP Sudhakar Singh said that two cases of ATM fraud were registered on October 4 and 5.

PYTHON FOUND ON SCHOOL BUS IN UP’s RAEBARELI

New Delhi (ANI): A giant python was found and res cued inside a school bus in Uttar Pradesh’s Raebareli on Sunday. According to reports, the python was hiding under the seat of the bus of Ryan Public School parked. CO City Vandana Singh and City Magistrate Pallavi Mishra reached the spot after getting the information and called the Forest Department team.

Kanpur (ANI): Famous magician, OP Sharma, away at a private hospital in Kanpur, UP after being ill for a very long time. OP Sharma was from the Ballia district and was undergoing dialysis and took his last breath during treatment. Mukesh Gupta, OP Sharma’s relative said, “His health condition was not well from past two years after being diagnosed from Covid-19 and post that he suffered kidney problems and he had to go for dialysis twice in a week.”

Thiruvananthapuram

(Agencies): Indian Meteorological Depart ment (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in many parts of the state for the next five days. The weathermen have an nounced yellow alerts in ten districts of the state, predicting heavy rains are expected to receive heavy rains till Tuesday.

Ahmedabad (Agencies): At least 12 people were arrested during a raid on a flat where a liquor party was going on in Ahmedabad’s Vastrapur area, police said. The police raided the flat on Saturday night after getting a complaint. According to the Vastrapur police station officer, the city control room received a call from Dy Commissioner Zone-5.

Moradabad (Agencies): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev has alleged that top Bollywood actors consume drugs. Baba Ramdev was speaking at a conference in Moradabad on Saturday, when he said, “Sal man Khan takes drugs, I do not know about Aamir Khan. Shah Rukh Khan‘s child was caught while taking drugs and remained in jail. As far as actresses are concerned, God alone knows about them.”

armed forces personnel, rising above the barri ers of region, religion, caste and language, serve the nation self lessly and protect people from various kinds of threats, the same way the “revolutionary” freedom fighters laid down their lives for the country’s independ ence. “It is the duty of every citizen to carry

forward the ideals and resolutions of our free dom fighters and sol diers, protect the unity, integrity and sovereign ty of our nation and play their part in build ing a strong, prosperous and self-reliant ‘New India’,” he said.

Singh further said In dia has never tried to hurt any country, but a befitting reply will be

Mathura CJM directs cops to lodge FIR against 20 including IAS Mandad

Ahtesham Siddiqui

Lucknow: The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Mathura has directed police to register a case against 20 people in cluding IAS officer Ravindra Kumar Man dad, then Municipal Commissioner of Ma thura Vrindavan Mu nicipal Corporation.

Mandad is currently posted as DM Rampur.

The matter is related to alleged manhandling with a BJP leader Rajen dra Hora by Ravindra Kumar Mandad and oth er officers of the Mathu ra Vrindavan Corpora tion on 4 September 2019.

Hora said that Mandal and other officers were conducting a field visit in Guru Nanak Nagar and other areas when he came out of his house and apprised the officers of the problems being faced by the leaders. He

further alleged that the officers got annoyed and he was manhandled by them in which his hand got fractured. Hora said that police took no action on his complaint there fore he approached the court. Despite the court order, the Mathura po lice has not yet regis tered the case because permission from top of ficers is required before registering a case against the IAS officer.

India is a peace-lov ing nation which has never tried to hurt any country, but if any attempt is made to disrupt peace and harmony, a befit ting reply will be given. the citizens to contribute to nation-building by transcending sectarian barriers

Karnataka CM Bommai to visit Delhi soon

Bengaluru (Agen cies): With Assembly elections just months away Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that he would be visiting Delhi to discuss the cabinet expansion with BJP Na tional President JP Na dda and other senior leaders.

Emotional scenes at cremation of slain Kashmiri pandit

New Delhi (PTI): The government’s Covid vaccination programme is in its final leg with the Health Ministry decid ing against procuring more vaccines as of now and surrendering Rs 4,237 crore, or nearly 85 pc of the 2022-23 budget allocation for inocula tion purposes, to the Fi nance Ministry.

Official said that more than 1.8 crore dos es are still available with the govts at the Centre and in states and the stock is sufficient to continue the vaccina tion drive for around six months, given the low uptake of vaccines among people due to de clining Covid cases.

given if anyone tries to cast an evil eye on it.

Terming the support to the family members of the fallen heroes a national responsibility, the defence minister as serted that the govern ment is committed to ensuring the welfare of the next of kin of the serving as well as the retired security forces personnel.

His remarks came during the ongoing Jan Sankalp yatra in the state. Addressing media on Saturday, he said everyone will be in formed when the high command gives permis sion for the cabinet ex pansion. When asked about Shiv Sena oppos ing the construction of Kannada Bhavan at Kaneri Mutt in Kol hapur, Bommai said, “Already there are Kan nada Bhavans of vari ous associations and organisations in tem ples and Yatri Nivas. In these issues, state or language barriers must not come.”

Jammu (PTI): Emo tions ran high as the mortal remains of a slain Kashmiri pandit were consigned to flames here on Sunday with the grief-stricken community expressing anger against the al leged failure of the gov ernment to stop selec tive killings by terror ists in the Valley.

Puran Krishan Bhat was gunned down by terrorists on Saturday outside his ancestral house in the Chowd hary Gund area of south Kashmir’ Shopi an district, where he had gone to look after his orchards.

The body of the de

‘HINDUS NOT SAFE HERE’

Jammu (Agencies):

The targeted killing of Kashmiri Pandit Puran Krishan Bhat jolted the nation on Saturday. Hours after his murder, the terror outfit Kashmir Free dom Fighters claimed responsibility for the attack and even hinted at many more similar instances that are yet to come.

ceased was received by the wailing relatives at his Muthi residence in Jammu late Saturday night.

Rahul to vote in K’taka’s Ballari, Sonia in party head-quarters

New Delhi (Agencies):

For the Congress presi dential polls on Mon day, Rahul Gandhi will vote at a Bharat Jodo Yatra campsite in Kar nataka’s Ballari while the outgoing interim president, Sonia Gan dhi will vote at the par ty headquarters here.

Congress General Secretary in-charge Jairam Ramesh said, “There’ve been queries on where @RahulGan dhi will cast his vote tomorrow for Congress Presidential election. There should be no speculation. He will be voting at the #Bharat JodoYatra campsite in Sanganakallu, Ballari along with around 40 other Bharat Yatris who are PCC delegates.”

Former Prime Minis ter Manmohan Singh

will also cast his vote at the party headquarters here.

For the October 17 polls, 67 booths have been set up in all the states, the party’s cen tral election authority (CEA) said.

PUZZLED SITUATION

“NO SHAME IN IT”: KHARGE ON TAKING ADVICE FROM THE GANDHI FAMILY

Bengaluru (Agencies): Senior Con gress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said he would have no shame in taking the advice and support of the Gandhi family in running the party affairs, in case he becomes its President, as they have struggled and put their strength for its growth. The veteran leader said that he is the "del egates' candidate" in this polls to the party's highest post, scheduled for October 17.

‘CONGRESS WILL TOUCH 150 SEATS IN K’TAKA POLLS’

Ballari (ANI): Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar on Sunday claimed that the Congress would win more than 150 seats in the Karnataka Assembly elections next year. While addressing a conference the Congress leader said. “We will touch 150+ seats in the Assembly elections with out anyone’s support.”

Is BJP in dilemma over Jagan Mohan?

Mahesh Sharma

New Delhi: Elections are approaching in Andhra Pradesh and along with the Lok Sab ha, elections to the Leg islative Assembly would be held there.

That’s why the state BJP leaders are in a di lemma about how to deal with YSR Congress leader and state Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Jagan Mohan shows goodwill towards the Narendra Modi govern ment at the Centre. He also provides issue based support to the central government. He took blessings by touch ing the feet of Narendra

Modi in public and thus it has become difficult for the state BJP lead ers to attack him. To do the politics of the state, it is necessary that the party should open a front against the gov ernment. Thus there is going to be a two-day meeting of the party’s

state committee to con sider this.

This week party lead ers will meet and decide their stand towards the government and YSR Congress. Party state leaders say that if it is not started now, it will be too late. Recently, when Union Home Min

ister Amit Shah visited Telangana, he met Jun ior NTR, the grandson of charismatic Telugu leader NT Rama Rao.

This had led to specula tion that he might join hands with the BJP.

There has also been talk of rapprochement with his family’s party and BJP’s old ally TDP.

The BJP had also pre viously tied up with film star Chiranjeevi’s brother Pawan Kalyan.

It is being told that all these options will be considered for the strat egy of the next election. Since the BJP cannot align with Jagan’s par ty, the party will have to fight against him de spite all the goodwill.

FOUR CONGRESS WORKERS SUFFER ELECTRIC SHOCK

Bengaluru (ANI):Four Congress workers in Kar nataka were hospitalised after they suffered an elec tric shock during Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra in Bal lari. The mishap occurred when they were tying flags to a pole. The injured workers were rushed to the Civil Hospital in Ballari where they are undergo ing treatment.

C’garh Deputy Speaker dies of heart attack

Kanker (Agencies ): Chhattisgarh Assembly Deputy Speaker and ruling Congress MLA Manoj Singh Mandavi died on Sunday follow ing a heart attack, party leaders said.

Manoj Mandavi, 58, was taken to a hospital in neighbouring Dham tari town after he suf fered a heart attack where he died in the morning, state Con gress communication wing head Sushil Anand Shukla said. Mandavi, who repre sented Bhanupratappur constituency, was at his native village Nathia Nawagaon in Charama area of the district on Saturday night.

MAGICIAN OP SHARMA PASSES AWAY

YOGA GURU BABA RAMDEV ALLEGES TOP BOLLYWOOD STARS TAKE DRUGS

HEAVY RAIN LIKELY IN MANY KERALA PARTS THIS WEEK

TWELVE HELD FOR LIQUOR PARTY IN DRY GUJARAT

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually addressing an event ‘Shaheedon ko Salaam’ organised by ‘Maruti Veer Jawan Trust’ to support the families of India’s fallen soldiers, in New Delhi on Sunday.

—Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister

A woman mourns the killing of her brother-in-law, from the minority community of Kashmiri Hindus in Shopian district.

—PHOTO BY ANI

—PHOTO BY ANI

Min not to procure fresh Covid vaccines

Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi along with her son Rahul Gandhi takes part in the party’s Bharat Jodo Yatra.

(Top) Rajendra Hora (Inset) IAS Ravindra K Mandad

Jagan Mohan Reddy

STUDENTS TO

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday announced to give tablets with free internet connection to meritorious students of class 8th, 10th and 12th in the state. Gehlot said that in his previous term, laptops were distributed to the meritorious students.

“By re-introducing this scheme, 93,000 students who have secured good marks in the 8th, 10th and 12th board examinations will be given smart tablets this year. There will be 3 years of free internet connectivity,” he said.

Gehlot said that this will make it easier for the student to study and get various types of useful information.

CM made the announcement while addressing the inaugural

State to get 10 sub-registrar offices like passport offices

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Jaipur: Model sub-registrar offices will start soon on the lines of passport offices in the State. For this, CM Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to open a total of 10 such offices. Among these, approval has been given to the proposal related to setting up of model sub-registrar offices in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhiwadi, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, Sikar, Bharatpur and Barmer and providing buildings for the offices.

The announcement was made in budget 2022-23 for decentraliz-

Indira Rasoi will start operating in JMCH headoffice

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Jaipur: Scope of Indira Rasoi Yojana, which was started with CM Ashok Gehlot’s resolve that ‘no one should sleep hungry in the state’, has now been extended. Under this, people will now be able to get food in govt offices for Rs 8. Indira Rasoi will also operate in JMCH headquarters as well. Mayor Munesh Gurjar will inaugurate new Indira Rasoi on Monday at 11 am.

F or the purpose of safe travel and better facilities to the bus passengers, 6 central bus stands of the state will be strengthened. For this, CM Ashok Gehlot has given approval of Rs 15 crore. With this decision, upgradation and construction work will be done in Central Bus Stand (Sindhi Camp) Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Bharatpur, Udaipur, Ajmer and Jodhpur (Bilara, Shergarh).

ing the system of registration of documents.

Now, Gehlot has given

ceremony of state-level competition event under Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games. Gehlot said that on the lines of Rural Olym-

Tributes paid to Adv Jaideep Singh Jaitawat

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GEHLOT

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pic Games, Urban Olympic Games will be held from Jan 26, 2023.

Gehlot reiterated that the next budget will be dedicated to youths. He

CM to hold pre-budget meets from Nov 1 to 15

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Gehlot govt has already started prep for its 5th & final budget amid ongoing political tussle over the post of CM. After the indications from CM Gehlot that budget will be presented in January this time, Finance Dept has also started preparations for final Budget.

pal Secretaries & Secretary level officers will be involved.

On behalf of the govt, along with the general public, social workers, NGOs, social organisations, sportspersons, youth, students and public representatives will also have a pre-budget dialogue discussion and their suggestions will be included in the budget.

said that work is being done to connect the students with IT, so that the youths of the state are not left behind in modern times.

Govt has also decided dates for pre-budget meetings and dialogue.

From November 1 to November 15, a round of pre-budget meetings will be held in which Additional CS, Princi-

Instructions have also been given to invite 100 to 150 participants in pre-budget dialogue meetings. On October 18, the Finance Department is holding a meeting in the Secretariat.

Hunt for new DGP starts as Lather to retire

First India Bureau

in-principle approval to open 7 additional Deputy Registrar offices.

Jodhpur: A condolence meeting was organised on Sunday here for paying floral tributes to advocate Jaideep Singh Jaitawat. Meeting was held at Central School Scheme, Air Force Area in Ratanada. CJ Pankaj Mittal, Justice Sandeep Mehta, Justice Kuldeep Mathur, Justice Vineet Mathur, Justice NN Mathur, Justice Govind Mathur, Justice Chandra Prakash Songra, Justice Arun Bhansali, Justice Vijay Vishnoi and others.

Raj Congress all set for voting in AICC President’s poll today Yogesh Sharma

Jaipur: Countdown for Congress National President election has started & voting will be held on Monday. Senior Cong leader Mallikarjun Kharge will face Shashi Tharoor.

Tharoor has 6 polling agents from Rajasthan, which is more than Mallikarjun Kharge. Rameshwar Vijay, Avinash Thanvi, Deepak Chaudhary, Adityanath Sharma, Aman Jain and Ashok

Poll preparation at PCC head office on Sunday.

Kumar Soni are Tharoor’s polling agents but not one of them is included in PCC delegates as such Kharge’s chances of unilateral victory are higher.

Rajendra Singh

RIGHTS OF CONTRACTUAL WORKERS

Kumpawat, State Election Officer of Rajasthan Cong, explained entire voting process. He said voting will be held from 10 am to 4 pm, PCC delegates will mark “1” on ballot paper in front of candidate’s name while casting their vote & will fold ballot thrice & put it in the ballot box. Singh said a representative of the candidates is allowed to monitor the polling station, but the voter’s vote will remain confidential.

Poonia takes a dig on Cong Govt

REMOVED INSTEAD OF REGULARISATION

Jaipur: With DGP ML Lather due to retire early next month, the hunt for his successor has started. The big question figuring in the discussion of all senior police officials nowadays is that, “Who will be the new head of the police fleet of the state?”.

Lather’s tenure as

THE LAST MEETING

DGP is completing on November 3. A meeting in UPSC may be held on October 19 in Delhi, whcih Chief Secretary Usha Sharma will also attend to discuss the new DGP.

In the meeting, a panel of 3 names on seniority basis is finalised. One of these names is stamped by State Govt. The DoP has sent a list of IPS of DG rank, ACRs.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: BJP State President Satish Poonia on Sunday accused Ashok Gehlot government of turning away from Congress party’s promise to regularize contractual workers made in its election Manifesto in 2018.

He said the Congress govt is playing with the future of lakhs of contractual workers. A large number of workers & their families are

getting affected.

Poonia has written a letter to CM Gehlot demanding regularization of contractual workers. In the letter,

he said. “I want to draw your attention towards contractual workers for whom it was mentioned in Congress Manifesto-2018.”

DGP ML Lather

Shivendra Parmar

CM Ashok Gehlot in pre-budget meeting last year. —FILE PHOTO

CM Ashok Gehlot, Ashok Chandna, Dr Krishna Poonia, Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Lalchand Kataria, Vaibhav Gehlot, Mahendra Choudhary during the event at SMS stadium on Sunday.

Ashok Gehlot, Ashok Chandna and Dr Krishna Poonia felicitating Avani Lekhara on Sunday. Also seen here is Vaibhav Gehlot.

State-level Rural Olympic Games kicked off with fireworks.

Dr Krishna Poonia felicitating CS Usha Sharma.

Modi, a global leader with no personal life, but a public life dedicated to the nation: Dr Chandra

Editor-in-Chief of First India and Bharat24, Dr Jagdeesh Chandra removes the mystery surrounding PM Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Mahakal Temple in Ujjain and reveals how the Opposition considers itself negligent on the political realm for the years to come. Chandra also throws light on the spiritual side of Modi and how he has a special place and a certain calling to revive the spiritual prowess of the nation.

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 Whatever PM Modi does goes viral on social media, such is his stature and persona. How do you see this phenomena?

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra: He is surely a phenomena, an enigma and even the Opposition leaders say so. I recently met a senior Opposition leader in New Delhi and we were discussing politics when I asked about 2024 general elections. He pointed at me and said, “I say the fight is for 2029.” I said, alright then, what will your party do in 2029? To this he said, “We actually do not know.” I asked him why? To which he replied as to what to do of Narendra Modi? He further said that when we do something, he does something else and turns the game. When we try to reach at the same position as him, he moves ahead to other issue. Hence, Modi is an enigma, even for the Opposition and will remain so for the times to come.

 Do you think experts choose what he should wear at a particular occasion?

See, like I told you, Narendra Modi does not need anyone. He is all in one. It is he who decides when to say what and when to wear what. He has perfection in what he does that everyone is left speechless. When he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, we used to run a channel there.

While approaching the Government agency for advertisement, we were told that the outline and content of the advertisement will be approved by him. I used to say even then that Modi is nation’s top editor. Now, since you have asked about

his style and clothing, he had even said that whatever suits his persona he will wear it. He is basically an intellectual person and it seems that prior to becoming CM, he had a close connect with spirituality and so he does not need any agency or designer or anyone.

 But if, like you said, the Opposition does not have any answer to Modi; should the other parties give up the contest?

Well as they say, never loose your faith. Keep making the required effort and you may succeed someday. If not in 2024, then perhaps in ‘29 or in ‘34 they may see victory. Effort should continue as they say show must go on. So no one needs to loose heart, if they let go of the effort, the idea of life itself will be in vain. So the Opposition should continue its effort.

 It is being said that through this spiritual revolution a long standing dream of RSS has been realised. How do you see that?

Of course. There is no doubt in it. The Sangh is lucky to have Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister, I feel so. Yes, it is right that Mohan Bhagwat has a bigger position than Narendra Modi since RSS is the soul of BJP.

But did anyone ever think, with some other Government being in power, that within two years of the Supreme Court’s judgement, the temple would be constructed in Ayodhya? Did anyone think that a corridor would be created in Varanasi and the city would be-

come one of the world’s most beautiful cities? Did anyone imagine that temples would be made in Kashmir or Article 370 would be removed or the Triple Talaq would be banned. And now there is talk of Uniform Civil Code? No one had thought of that. And, on top of that nationalism would take such a shape. No one had ever thought of that. Did anyone ever think that a Prime Minister would become Dharma-Purush and it would seem that this man has been sent for this work? So, it is natural that RSS should be elated with these developments or for that matter, any individual that supports this ideology. Someone told me yesterday that if a Hindu-dominated Government that has come to power on all these promises only, if they don’t do these works then who will. The person further said that Pope directs things sitting in Vatican, Mecca and Medina directs for several other nations, so if we do something then what is wrong in it? Moreover, why is there an apprehension in joining in this agenda? I myself have been a secular person all my life, but when I read about the Mahakal and other temples, I was surprised to learn that Muslim rulers have destroyed several temples. So if temples were destroyed and they are being rebuilt now, then if such work is not done in the current Government, when will it be done?

So RSS or anyone else who have a sentiment with the nation are all happy.

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So, do you think PM Modi will start rebuilding temples in Kashmir?

Definitely, and the work for that has commenced. The biggest roadblock in this work was Article 370 that has been removed. He has thus changed the politics of Kashmir, the life of locals there has been changed and Kashmir has come back to the mainstream. Hotels there are booked for three months and you won’t find a place. The entire economy of Kashmir is tourism-oriented and people have got jobs now. As regards the temples, I

think there are about 1,842 temples and prayers are being offered in 212 temples so he will get the work done in remaining temples too. There is a plan to improve the Raghunath temple in Srinagar and then there is another temple in Pehelgam. 7 to 8 temples have been identified in Srinagar that will be renovated. So, it is a fact that Kashmir is important to Hindu sentiments. But the agenda has been affected by the targeted killings since the issue surrounding Kashmiri pandits is not being resolved. But you must also imagine when a terror-

ist was released decades back after the plane hijacking, chants of Allah-huAkbar were heard across Srinagar and people came to mosques and for twenty four hours no administration was visible anywhere. As a result, the remaining Hindus left the valley, and you have not been able to establish them till now. This is one issue which is painful for the BJP or Narendra Modi or Amit Shah or Mohan Bhagwat that in spite of so much being achieved, this is one issue they have not been able to address. So let’s hope that too is achieved one day and it may be a slow process but it will happen one day. So, Kashmir is not an exception and the temples will be rebuilt there and the original culture of Kashmir will return and the Hindus in villages will not worry or be afraid any more.

 Do you think Modi has a special connection with Kedarnath, Badrinath and all these temples?

Definitely, Kedarnath, Badrinath or Gangotri are close to his heart and soul. As a youth, he left his home and for three years he stayed in the mountains around Kedarnath. The persona that we are seeing today, its foundation was laid at that time.

When he was a Chief Minister, before taking oath, he reached Kedarnath and offered prayers. When he became PM then he went there and offered prayers, and then right before the counting of Lok Sabha election, he went there and meditated for seventeen hours in a cave. At that

time people had thought that it was a political gimmick, but it was not a gimmick rather he is like that in real life. The 2013 flood and calamity at Kedarnath destroyed so much, but Modi got working and brought the temple and surroundings in better shape. About 700-800 crore rupees have been spent and three projects have been started. He is also linking all ‘Char Dham’ with railway and one such project from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag is being built for twelve and a half thousand crores which will be completed in 2025. The road network and infrastructure is being strengthened — courtesy to Nitin Gadkari, and he has a Prime Minister who gets it executed too. Otherwise, it is not easy to get highways and roads constructed as there are various major issues like land acquisition and others. So, these places have a special place in Modi’s heart and the projects have been undertaken to connect the nation with the culture of this land. There was a time when it would take ten hours to reach Haridwar from Delhi but now one can reach Dehradun in four hours. So, all the projects have been undertaken to lessen the distances. So these places are close to his heart.

 PM Modi, during his visit to Mahakal, said, “The son was called, hence the son came.” Does this quote of Modi have a deep meaning? Has he been to Mahakal in the past as well?

Yes, he has been there in the past. I remember, once he had visited

during Kumbh too. See, he expresses his heart and the by-product of that is that expression becomes superhit, it becomes a slogan and goes viral and the people of the nation become elated. If you remember, in the past when he contested from Varanasi, he had said that he has not been sent by BJP, rather he has been called by ‘Ganga’. He added that just like how a son feels seated in mother’s lap, he was also feeling in the same way. Perhaps he does not indulge in politics on every aspect and it is his natural being that transforms before people when visiting such spiritual places, considering his religious and spiritual background.

 We are sure people must be wondering what Modi might have asked for from Mahakal?

See, a person with family or children would seek health and affluence or wealth for family. But Narendra Modi is not bound by these things. He is not entangled in the love for power, it does not attract him. For him the only thing is the nation and surely he must have asked something for the nation. Perhaps he may have asked for his health that he would continue to serve Mahakal for another fifty years, in any capacity, whether as PM or otherwise. So, it is difficult to pinpoint on what he may have sought from Mahakal but one thing is sure that he is committed to the nation.

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Shweta Mishra, Aditi Nagar, Poornima Mishra, Astha Khandelwal, and Shashikant Sharma during The New JC Show.

CHARISMATIC DIVINE

INDIANS, FESTIVAL AND JEWELLERY WITHOUT A TINT OF GOLD IS VAGUE. GOLD REPRESENTS VIRTUE, NUPTIALS, OCCASION, FESTIVALS, HAPPINESS ETC. SO, CITY FIRST BRINGS TO YOU SOME DESIGNER ASTONISHING GOLD JEWELLERY WITHIN YOUR BUDGET!

GOLD JEWELLERY

Gold and gold ornaments are considered essential to Indian festivals and have major significance in the country’s history and tradition. Gold is regarded as a symbol of luck, prosperity, abundance and auspiciousness.

In fact, people see gold as embodying Goddess Lakshmi, the divinity of fortune in it. So for Gold jewellery

Gold coin long necklace- It is legacy jewellery also known as Kaasumala where kaasu means coin and mala means necklace. The pattern features tiny gold coins bearing the goddess Laxmi’s likeness. The greatest settings for this long gold coin necklace include festivals, dancing performances, and traditional clothing. It also complements bridal attire well. Kundan gold jewellery set- Wedding jewellery is highly essential, especially the Kundan gold jewellery set. The accessories that complement a bridal appearance include a necklace, chain, hand chain, bracelet, earrings, headpiece, etc. It provides the wearer with a regal and stately appearance.

overpraises your look. Gold is used to assemble bangles, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, wristlets, rings etc in various designs. Indian take a sentimental interest in purchasing gold.

India has lately surpassed China in evolving as the larg-

est importer of gold in the world. People consider it auspicious to buy gold at festivals like Makar Sankranti, Dussehra, Navratri, Gudi Parva, Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya and Dhanteras. It is viewed as highly auspicious to buy gold on Dhanteras.

UTTKARSHA

Jail is supposed to be an awful place where detainees dwell their entire life in dusky dark cells with the tortur ous behaviour of Jail Wardens. But all these things are way back now. Ad vancing an inspiring work culture is somewhat like what Jaipur Central Jail with other upcoming prisons is focusing on.

Situated at Jaipur Agra Road, near Ghat Gate the Jaipur Central jail is com pletely a Sudhar Grah trans forming the lives of inmates by imparting professional skills to them with an intent to procure a better living af ter their release.

Jaipur Central Jail’s unique initiative Aashayein, the first of its kind Jail shop in Rajasthan where the arti facts are crafted by the prison ers under the training of the master craftsmen, and re nowned designers like an ex pert from the textile industry Martand Singh, painter artist Yashwant Shrivastav, great fashion designers Bibi Russell from Bangladesh, Designer Duo Abraham and Tha kore and Professors of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, among others.

The shop was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje Scindia and the then Home Minister of Rajasthan Gulab Chand Kataria. Situated out side the jail premises in the city market, as I entered the shop the ambience was so splendid. I was fascinated to see the front wall that was painted beautifully by the de tainees.

Most of the items in the shop have been crafted as per society’s needs. The shop has two sections, one where the quilts, bedspreads, table cloths, lehengas, tote bags, skirts, tie & dye dupattas, napkins, pickles, spices, pots, envelopes, and handmade pa per bags crafted by women cell inmates are displayed and in the other section prod ucts like furniture, cooler, wall paintings, rugs and or ganic vegetables designed by the male prisoners have been showcased. These items are available at very nominal prices and the price range varies from a 10 Rupees enve lope up to a 10,000 Rupees wall painting. It’s notewor thy to mention that prisoners themselves are designing their prison clothes. The items are designed not only by male and female prisoners of Jaipur Central Jail but also by the jail inmates of Bhilwara, Ajmer, Jodhpur, and Udaipur prisons. Not only this, near the Aashayein shop, the prison department of Pink City in joint collaboration with the Indian Oil Corporation in

2020 opened a first-of-its-kind “Aashayein filling station” the petrol pump that is being operated by the jail inmates who have transferred here from various jails in Ra jasthan. The initiative’s aim is to provide opportunities for prisoners to earn money. The prisoners are trained by the Indian Oil Corporation and get Rs. 300/- per day. The revenue generated from the pump goes directly to the prison development board for various jail rehabilita tion programs.

In an interview with me, the then Superintendent of Jaipur Jail Rakesh Mohan Sharma said, “We are suc cessfully running this petrol pump with petrol, diesel, and CNG sale of Rs. 11-12 lakh per day. After their release, these prisoners get a bright prospect to work outside ow ing to the training we impart to them and the experience they gain through these ven tures. So far, we have released over 100 trained prisoners and they have engaged them selves in their hometowns well, as a salesperson at vari ous retail outlets of petrol pumps. The sole reason be hind these initiatives is to make the detainees occupied and help them earn a secure livelihood. The prisoners who are sentenced to life term jail or charged with more than 7 years imprison ment get the opportunity to work at the petrol pump or showcase their products in the shop. The revenue gener ated is used for the welfare of the convicts or jail infra structure development.”

Earlier, these detainees af ter a whole day of hardship earned a very small amount of only 20 rupees as their daily wages. But, through Aashayein initiatives by the prison department, these prisoners are getting 100-300 rupees per day. Through this money, detainees feel self-se cured and also satisfy their needs with other members of their family too. This pio neering effort of jail authori ties is fully supported by the Government of Rajasthan.

“By running these ven tures our objective is that whenever the prisoner goes back to society his integra tion in society should be very seamless,” said Rajeev Da sot, Director General, Jail (Rajasthan).

Gulab Chand Ka taria said, “The initiative has built a positive image of jail authorities among the public and a feeling of com passion for these prisoners has also been created. Detain ees’ keen involvement shows their level of satisfaction.”

Detainees of Jaipur jail premises produce organic vegetables too and make these veggies available to de tainees as well. These detain ees on the basis of their good conduct and by involving in these factory jobs get remis sion from 4 days to 3 months and later have a chance to shift to open jails too.

True to its name, Aash ayein is bringing a new ray of hope into the inert life of prisoners which will even tually lead them towards a dignified and stable life through the professional skills imparted to them.

The transformative journey of Jail Inmates

brings a new ray of hope to the inert life of prisoners

Russell

Detainees

Weaving work

Journalist Anubha Jain visits the Jail Shop

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PC SUPPORTS MALALA YOUSAFZAI! P

riyanka Chopra took a dig at Hasan Minhaj. The Citadel actor took to her Instagram stories and shared a screenshot revealing that she does not follow Hasan on the social media platform, while he does. She also came out in support of Malala Yousafzai as she wrote, “Same girl same @ malala Looks like he prefers petty over funny.” She tagged Nick Jonas and Hasan Minhaj in her story too. Malala recently unfollowed Hasan on the ‘gram. This came after the American comedian-actor-political commentator mentioned that he does not follow her on the app even though she does.

A few hours back, Malala also took to her Instagram stories and shared a reel by Hasan Minhaj. In the video, he can be seen saying, “All right, sh*t’s gotten out of hand. On October 4th I made a joke about Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai.

Then on October 5, she retali-

ated. Instead of doing a runoff, she unfollowed me on Instagram. I’m sorry Malala. Follow me back. I don’t know if I will follow you through. I am that petty.” Sharing this clip, Malala wrote, “thanks to everyone who sent me this video because I no longer follow this man.”

MALAIKA ACES THE HIGH-WAISTED MAXI SKIRT

Boney Kapoor sides daughter Janhvi

As the fashion rounds are continuously brimming with the best stories, Malaika’s appearance pumped up our day even more. A commoner on runways as a muse, she stayed committed to adding a notable spark. Mala’s showstopper look was extraordinary in a pool of organza and silk crepes as seen on models. They too were in their best, fashionable element as that placed resort wear ensembles under the limelight. Purple was the hue that ruled the diva’s showstopper threepiece set. The deft model and ace dancer donned a high-waisted maxi skirt that featured colourful prints of elephants, floral motifs and trees.

IN GREEN!

Kgreen outfit by Sergio Hudson. The actress proves that when styled right, even flashy colors like green can look classy as ever. Styled by Ami Patel, Katrina Kaif is no less than an inspiration to pick that green skirt you’ve been terrified to wear.

The look consists of a Sergio Hudson’s silkchiffon and mesh body-

ALLURING ANANYA

Rashmika wears mismatched heels

any Bollywood celebs, like Deepika Padukone and Kareena Kapoor, were seen flaunting their love for the mismatched shoe trend. And now, years later, Rashmika Mandanna decided to bring back the good old fashioned days as she was seen wearing different colour heels. She did pull it off like a pro. In the photos, at a recent event, the Pushpa actress can be seen wearing an eye-grabbing outfit in a multicoloured jacket that she teamed with distressed denim and a white spaghetti crop top. She capped her look with loose hair in soft curls, minimal makeup, contoured cheeks, and neutral lip colour. However, what caught our eyes was her mismatched heels- one in pink and the other in blue.

he’s sunshine, she’s a bomb-

That’s the takeaway from Ananya Panday’s look as a showstopper for for Pankaj and Nidhi at the FDCI X Lakme

Malaika Arora

Rashmika

Janhvi Kapoor

Priyanka Chopra

Her story...

Ananya Panday

Janhvi Kapoor and Boney Kapoor

THE WAIT IS OVER!

BOLD AND POWERFUL!

CITY FIRST

The grand finale of the 9th edi tion of Ra jasthan’s biggest and most prestigious beauty pageant Elite Miss Ra jasthan 2022 took place at Samskara Resort, Ajmer Road on Sunday.

Jagdeesh Chandra graced the program as the chief guest and mo tivated the participants.

During the occasion,

Directors of Elite Miss Rajasthan Gaurav Gaur, Anil Bhattar, Ajit Soni, PN Doody, Nakul Vijay, Yasheel Pandel and Patron of the pro gram JD Maheshwari were also present.

During the final, Supermodels Char vi Tanya Dutta, Adi ti Hyundai, Himmat Singh and Akanksha Bhalla were present as judges to test all the contestants.

More in City First Tomorrow...

CITY FIRST

The momen tous inaugu ration of the 143 rd Art Show took place in a grand man ner at Juneja Art Gallery, Road 1, Bais Godown, Jaipur on Sunday. The art show sponsored by the Juneja Gallery since the time it was estab lished in 1994. The gallery focuses on creative expres sion by brilliant artists and em phasizes the powerful and in novative presenta tion of their artistic abilities thus provid ing a unique and thought-provoking art Experience for all viewers and visitors.

Jagdeesh Chandra graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the show by lighting the auspicious lamp. He also appreciated the amazing artworks made by the artists.

JK Jajoo, Founder of

Shubhashish Group, Jagriti NGO and Phi lanthropist was pre sent as the Guest of Honour and praised the vision behind every painting. The current show at Juneja Art Gallery surveys a body of work that leaves it self incisively open, somewhere between being created and wholly complete. The works are bold and powerful and carry a story to nar rate and; echo the trials and tribula tions of observa tions they all ponder over in the everyday idi om of lifestyles and experiences.

For the last 28 years, Artchill has curated and concep tualized art shows that highlighted di verse art forms like paintings, sculp tures, reliefs, instal lations, caricatures & art photogra phy in its galleries based in Jaipur and art fairs across the world.

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Shaan, Tripti Arora, Jinendra Singh Shekhawat, Vijendra Singh Solanki, Akanksha Bhalla, Astha Khandelwal, Shrishti Khatri, Shashikant Sharma, Aditi Nagar, Shweta Mishra Awasthi, Shikha Thakur, Poornima Mishra, Shishir Awasthi, Mahesh Sharma and Kavita Chauhan during The New JC Show at the First India channel office on Friday, October 14.

PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

The historic opening of the 143rd Art Show was celebrated in style on Sunday at Juneja Art Gallery, Jaipur. The artworks in the gallery are bold and powerful and carry a story to narrate and echo the trials and tribulations of observations of everyday lifestyles

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BY MUKESH KIRADOO

In a series of net theat programs, the play Kisi Aur Ka Sapna, written by Nandkishore Acharya and directed by Dr Chandradeep Hada, was staged vigorously on behalf of Actor Theater Rajasthan Group on Saturday. Rajendra Sharma Raju of Net Theat said that the characters of the play, through their acting, left the impression of acting by bringing the reality of life to the audience.

With the aim of product awareness, a pyramid was prepared by combining more than 150 mixers in collaboration with Voltose India Pvt Ltd at Saini Enterprises located on New Sanganer Road in the capital Jaipur on Saturday. Different mixes of Maharaja Whiteline were used in this pyramid series. Kailash Saini and Virendra Sharma said that we all are working to spread awareness about the company and its products. This type of activity builds trust in the brand.

Pankaj Kumar Sharma and Rachna Sharma, the directors of the event management company The Dream Indian Wedding Planner were awarded three awards in the Event Sthan 2022 organised by the Federation of Rajasthan Event Managers at Hotel Leela Palace, Delhi Road. In this award ceremony, Event Guru Arshad Hussain and President Mahavir Sharma, Secy Hitendra Sharma, EMMA President Shamit Garg, EMMA Gen Secy Vinod Janardan presented the awards.

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MUKESH KIRADOO

Jagdeesh Chandra lighting the lamp. Also seen are JK Jajoo, Vijay Lakshmi Bishnoi and Sangeeta Juneja with others

Saurya Juneja greets Jagdeesh Chandra, as JK Jajoo looks upon

Jagdeesh Chandra greeted by Sangeeta Juneja. Also seen are JK Jajoo and Vijay Lakshmi Bishnoi

Jagdeesh Chandra, JK Jajoo, Sangeeta Juneja and Suparna Mondal admiring the artwork

Artwork by Abbas Batliwala

JK Jajoo with a masterpiece Artist Suparna Mondal

(L-R) Sangeeta Juneja, JK Jajoo, Vijay Lakshmi Bishnoi and Natasha Bishnoi

Natasha Bishnoi, Vijay Lakshmi Bishoi and Sangeeta Juneja

Jagdeesh Chandra, JK Jajoo and Vijay Lakshmi Bishnoi admiring the artworks, as Sangeeta Juneja explains

Saurya Juneja greets JK Jajoo. Also seen is Jagdeesh Chandra

Jagdeesh Chandra shares a light moment with JK Jajoo. Also seen are Vijay Lakshmi Bishnoi and Sangeeta Juneja

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Yasheel Pandel, Shubhda Panwar, Muskan Kamdar, Navya Tiwari, Akanksha Bhalla, Muskan Khariwal, Tripti Arora and Gaurav Gaur

Pankaj Sharma, Virendra Sharma, Kailash Saini and Richpal Pareek