First India-Jaipur Edition-18th October 2022

‘E-day’ in Congress, results tomorrow

AROUND 96% OF 9,900 DELEGATES VOTED FOR CONG PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: MISTRY

Moni Sharma

New Delhi: Congress members queued up across the country on Monday to elect their first non-Gandhi president in 24 years, choosing between senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor in an exercise aimed at putting the party on the

path to revival.

“I have been waiting for a long time for this day,” Congress chief Sonia Gandhi said. Over 9,000 PCC delegates form the electoral college to pick party chief in a secret ballot. The results will be declared on October 19.

CONGRESS

PREZ POLL

“Satisfied with Congress’ presidential poll process. Elections are free, fair, transparent,” said Madhusudan Mistry, the central election authority chairperson.

While Sonia Gandhi, former Prime Minister

Tharoor called up and wished good luck and I wished him the same. The two of us are contesting internal polls on a friendly note to strengthen the Congress to build a stronger and better nation for the future generations.

—Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leader

The revival of the grand old party has begun whatever the outcome and that the fate of the Indian National Congress lies in the hands of the party workers.

—Shashi Tharoor, Congress leader

Manmohan Singh and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra,

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SPICEJET Q400: DGCA ISSUES DIRECTIVES FOR ITS ENGINES’ UPKEEP

New Delhi: The DGCA on Monday had directed embattled SpiceJet to carry out analysis of engine oil samples from its Q400 fleet and other inspections, days after it’s emergency landing at Hyderabad airport due to smoke in the cabin. DGCA has also asked the carrier to conduct an inspection of the bleed-off valve screen.

HIGH COURT GRANTS BAIL TO SHRIKANT IN GANGSTER ACT CASE

New Delhi: Allahabad High Court has granted bail to politician Shrikant Tyagi, arrested for assaulting a woman at a Noida society few months ago, in a Gangster Act case.

Shrikant Tyagi has been in jail since his arrest in the case on August 9.

‘AHEAD OF GUJ POLLS, STATE GOVT SLASHES VAT ON CNG AND PNG’

ONE NATION FERTILIZER

PM Narendra Modi releases 12th instalment of funds worth `16,000 cr for farmers during the inauguration of two-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan

voted in AICC headquarters in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi, who is

GEHLOT EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE THAT KHARGE WILL WIN C

M Ashok Gehlot on Monday said his equation with the Gandhi family will remain the same as it has been for the last 50 years. Talking to reporters at PCC office after casting vote in the party’s prez poll, Gehlot expressed confidence that Kharge will win the election and infuse a new life in the organisation. Gehlot said his ties with the Gandhi family will be the “same for life”. P10

on the Bharat Jodo Yatra, did so in Ballari in Karnataka.

Justice DY Chandrachud appointed 50th CJ of India

Justice Chandrachud will take oath after current CJI UU Lalit retires on November 8

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BILKIS BANO CASE: MHA OKAYS 11 CONVICTS’

RELEASE FOR ‘GOOD NATURE’, GUJ GOVT TO SC

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has reduced VAT on CNG and PNG by 10 per cent, state education minister Jitu Vaghani said Monday. Prices of petrol and diesel remain unchanged for now. According to ANI, Vaghani also said two free cylinders will be given in a year.

MUMBAI AIRPORT TO CLOSE RUNWAY FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM TODAY

Mumbai: The Mumbai airport will close its runway from 11 am to 5 pm on Tuesday for the post-monsoon preventive maintenance of runway the intersection,” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, or CSMIA, tweeted on Monday.

TRANSGENDERS TO GET `2.5L FOR SEX CHANGE

SURGERY BY RAJ GOVT

Jaipur: Raj govt will provide assistance of up to `2.5L to transgenders to undergo Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) if they wish to get it done. There are more than 20 thousand transgenders in the state. Rajasthan will be the first state in the country, where SRS will be done for transgenders.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 on Monday and said that the 12th instalment of funds worth Rs 16,000 crore has been sent to farmers across the country.

"Under PM Kisan the 12th instalment worth of funds Rs 16,000 crore has been sent to farmers across India. Under 'One nation, one fertilizer', farmers will be provided with cheaper & good quality fertilizer," said PM. Under the scheme, Modi launched Bharat urea bags, which will help companies market fertilizers under the sin-

PM MODI INAUGURATES AGRICULTURE STARTUP CONCLAVE AND EXHIBITION

PM Modi also inaugurated the Agri Startup Conclave and Exhibition. About 300 startups showcased their innovation related to precision farming, post-harvest and value-add solutions, allied agriculture, waste to wealth, mechanization for small farmers, supply chain management, and agri-logistics, among others. PM Narendra Modi also launched ‘Indian Edge’, an e-magazine on fertilizer.

PM TO CELEBRATE DIWALI WITH SOLDIERS AGAIN

PM Modi is scheduled to visit Kedarnath on October 21, he will head to Badrinath on the same day. On the day of Diwali, October 24, the PM will celebrate among soldiers, as he has been doing for the last 8 years.

From today, the work will start to convert over 3.15 lakh fertilizer shops into Pradhan Mantri Samruddhi Kendras. These Kendras will be a one-stop solution catering to all requirements of our Annadatas.

—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

New Delhi: Justice DY Chandrachud has been appointed as the 50th CJI, effective from 9 November, 2022. Justice Chandrachud will take oath after current CJI Lalit retires on 8 November. He will have a term of 2 years as the 50th Chief Justice of India till 10 November 2024. This is also the first time a father & son will hold CJI position.

Gujarat govt on Monday, in an affidavit in the SC, said it decided to grant remission to the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case as they completed 14 years sentence in prison and their “behaviour was found to be good”. Guj govt said the Union Home Ministry had approved the premature release of the convicts through a letter dated July 11, 2022.

SC NOTICE TO CENTRE, CBI & RBI TO PROBE RBI STAFF IN FIN SCAMS

The SC on Monday agreed to examine BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy’s plea seeking a probe into the alleged role of RBI officials in various banking scams.

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and B V Nagarathna issued notices to the CBI and RBI and sought their replies on Swamy’s plea.

Binny to be elected 36th BCCI president today

...but questions remain on ICC chairmanship

SC GIVES 2 WEEKS TO UP GOVT FOR REPLY ON MISHRA’S BAIL PLEA T

he SC on Monday granted two weeks to the Uttar Pradesh government to file its response on a plea filed by Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra, seeking bail in a case related to Lakhimpur Kheri violence. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna gave next date Nov 7.

gle brand name 'Bharat'.

"Today, India is working towards Aatmanirb-

harta in urea production through the use of nanourea. Nano Urea will

emerge as a cost-effective medium for farming purposes," he said. P5

Mumbai: The issue of ICC chairmanship will be up for discussion when BCCI holds it Annual General Meeting (AGM), where former India cricketer Roger Binny will replace Sourav Ganguly as new Board Prez on Tuesday.

SEND SOURAV TO ICC: MAMATA TELLS MODI

Sisodia grilled for 9 hours by CBI in Liquor Policy Case

WB CM Mamata

Monday

BCCI president

Without naming, Gehlot ‘grounds’ Pilot; says experience matters

l YOUNG LEADERS WILL GET THEIR CHANCES WHEN TIME COMES, SAYS CM GEHLOT

l MY RELATION WITH GANDHIS IS LIKE VINOBA BHAVE AND GEETA MATA; BEYOND LOGIC, ADDED GEHLOT

Yogesh Sharma and Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: Amid an ongoing tussle in the Congress, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said there is no substitute for experience at any level and suggested that young leaders should have patience as they would get their chances when the time comes. He also said his equation with the Gandhi family will remain the same as it has been for the last 50 years.

Work gets done by experience.

Youngsters can put in hard work, but there is no substitute for experience, whether it is at the village, town, district, state or national level.

—Ashok Gehlot, CM

“What is the relationship between me and the Gandhi family? Vinoba Bhave ji once said that the relationship between

him and Geeta Mata is beyond logic.

what is the relationship between me and the Gandhi family. Just like Vinoba

under-

CM GEHLOT REACHES GUJARAT, TO CONDUCT ROAD SHOW

Ahmedabad: CM Gehlot reached Gujarat on Monday for election for 2 days. He addressed a public meeting in support of Raghu Bhai at Patan. Gehlot will participate in a local program in Ahmedabad today and address media and conduct a road show at Tharad in Banasgantha. Gehlot will reach Udaipur at 5.30 pm and from there will fly for Delhi by special plane at 6 PM where he is scheduled to meet senior leaders.

New Delhi: Amid protests by the AAP leaders and workers, the CBI on Monday grilled Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia for nine hours in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy scam case being investigated by the probe agency.

Addressing media after being questioned for 9 hours by the CBI in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam case, Sisodia said, “Today I saw in the CBI office that there is no issue of any scam (excise policy case). The whole case is fake. I understood all that in 9-hour questioning. The case is not to probe any scam against me, but to make Operation Lotus successful in Delhi.”

“CBI will evaluate the answers given by Sisodia and if needed, he moned

Bhave

tionship

CM Ashok Gehlot discussed Gujarat polls with Guj Cong incharge Dr Raghu Sharma, Guj Cong State Prez Jagdish Thakor and Gujarat NCP State President Jayant Bhai Patel Boski on Monday.

PM Narendra Modi with Narendra Singh Tomar, Mansukh Mandaviya, Kailash Choudhary, Shobha Karandlaje & others during inauguration of PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022, at the Mela Ground, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, in New Delhi on Monday.

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Sonia Gandhi & Priyanka Gandhi casted their vote at AICC HQ in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi in Ballari, Mallikarjun Kharge at KPCC in Bengaluru, Shashi Tharoor at Kerala PCC, Raj CM Ashok Gehlot at Raj PCC on Monday.

TRASH TROLLEYS PARKED AT JMCG TO MARK PROTEST

About 300 people from Sanganer & Mansarovar

poor sanitation

4.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Niwai area in Tonk district

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Tonk: Tremors were felt in Tonk district’s Niwai area last night. The earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude hit at around 12.30 am. People came out of their houses in panic.

However, no loss of life or property was reported in the incident. A local resident Kashif Ali said that he was working in his room when his laptop, bed and other items in the room started shaking. He said that along with him and his family members, many residents of the area came out in the open.

Indira Rasoi inaugurated at JMCH by Mayor Munesh

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Jaipur: Mayor of JMCH Munesh Gurjar & Deputy Mayor Mohd.

Aslam Farooqui on Monday inaugurated Indira Rasoi at the Heritage Headquarters.

The Mayor said that Indira Rasoi was launched with the aim of realizing CM’s resolve, “No one sleeps hungry in the state”.

The rasoi will serve pure, nutritious and fresh food at Rs 8 for common people.

Domestic & foreign tourists visiting the JMCH headquarters will also be taking advantage of this facility. While inspecting food items being prepared

in Indira Rasoi, the Mayor directed organization operating Indira

Jaipur: Sanganer

MLA Ashok Lahoty arrived with garbage trolleys to gherao the Municipal Corporation Greater on Monday. People from around 300 colonies of Sanganer and Mansarovar area also expressed their anger against the poor sanitation system.

Lahoti called this Diwali as “Kali Deepawali” due to poor arrangements of corporation.

On the other hand

Mayor Sheel Dhabhai said that everyone in corporation can come with their problems.

“Corporation has limit-

ed resources, so it is being brought from Dausa. Efforts are being made to maintain cleanliness,” said Dhabhai.

More than 100 kgs of fake branded ghee confiscated

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Jaipur: Administration’s action against adulteration continues in the city. On Monday morning, in major action, team under the leadership of CMHO Jaipur-I raided the Dhabhas area on Ajmer road. A large consignment of adulterated branded ghee was seized. Ghee was packed under names of Saras and Krishna brands and was being loaded in transport vehicles for supply on Monday.

At that time, team raided and confiscated all goods. It is being told that consignment of ghee caught is more than 100 kg. CMHO Dr Vijay Singh Faujdar told input was received late Sunday night that a factory for making adulterated ghee is operational at Dhabas. At around 6

am team went to factory which was running in residential house. Cartons of adulterated ghee under fake brand names were

Corporation Commissioner Mahendra Soni said that resources are being procured.

“Two JCBs, a sewer cleaning robot bandicoot, super sucker machine, and 10 fire vehicles are being purchased. All the hoppers in Jaipur have been hired,” Soni said. He said that the firm affiliated with the corporation will install about 8000 lights. Corporation has bought 3000 lights & further orders.

State govt to introduce draft bill to regulate online gambling

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Rasoi to maintain complete cleanliness & ensure better food.

DISCOM TO PROVIDE CHEAP POWER ON DIWALI

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Jaipur: In 12 dists falling under Jaipur Discom area, electricity will be available at cheaper rates by collectively taking temporary connections for decorative lights.

These include Jaipur, Dausa, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur,

found. Team was accompanied by Food Safety Officer Ratan Singh Godara, Naresh Kumar, Rahul Mishra & Pukhraj from Jpr Dairy.

Jaipur: HC on behalf of State Govt was told that a draft bill to regulate and legalize online gambling in the State has been prepared & will soon be introduced and passed in the assembly to give it legal form. A division bench of Justice MM Srivastava and Justice Vinod Kumar Bharwani disposed of the PIL. In this regard, the Resource Institute for Human Rights had said in the PIL that there is no central or state law to control online gambling and betting. They are running without any law. Several reports have been given to the Central and state governments, but no action has been taken.

WORLD TRAUMA DAY

Protest against noninstallation of BMC

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Jaipur: A sit-in protest against the noninstallation of Bulk Milk Cooler (BMC) in the milk committees of Jaipur Dairy was organised outside official residence of Dairy Min Pramod Bhaya in the city.

The operators of the committees and a large number of representatives & members of the committees raised slogans against Jaipur Dairy

They alleged that even after getting approval from government and sanctioning of the loan, the chairman was not allowing these BMCs to work.

When informed about the minister not being at the residence, milk producers sat on a dharna on the spot.

After this, a representative from the MD of RCDF met these protesters. He gave assurance in writing.

Road Traffic Accidents major cause of trauma

Road accidents leading cause of trauma and burden of disease due to trauma is increasing, says neurosurgeon professor at SMS college

First India Bureau Jaipur: Professor at the SMS medical college Dr Manish Agrawal said Road accidents are the leading cause of trauma. On World Trauma Day on October 17, he said that increasing road accidents and injuries are causing death.

Dr Agarwal and his team conducted a study on 330 patients with head injuries admitted to the neuro-

surgery ward between September 1 and 16, of which 250 were in-

jured in road accidents. He said that out of 250 patients, 124

jured also include 36 pedestrians hit by vehicles, he added.

were injured riding two-wheelers without wearing a helmet. In-

He said that 138 injured were in the age group of 15 years to 35 years, while 89 were in the age group of 35 years to 55 years. He said that 20-25% injured suffer from major disability such as paralysis, dementia, speech problems, visual problems, prolonged coma, vertigo, problem concentrating in children.

Bharat

MLA Ashok Lahoty and people from Sanganer and Mansarovar area handing over files of existing issues to Mayor Sheel Dhabhai.

Professor Dr Manish Agrawal and his team at the SMS medical college, Jaipur.

Mayor of JMCH Munesh Gurjar & Deputy Mayor Mohd Aslam Farooqui inspecting newly inaugurated Indira Rasoi on Monday.

Chairman Om Poonia here.

Tonk & Karauli dists. JVVNL has decided to provide electricity at normal rate to mar-

kets for temporary connection. Bill of will be generated by calculating 1/2 times tariff.

Dr Vijay Singh Faujdar inspecting adulterated ghee.

Protestors raising slogans outside official residence of Dairy Minister Pramod Jain Bhaya on Monday.

CMHO Jaipur-I raided Dhabhas area on Ajmer road on Monday.

MILK

JUSTICE

AIRPORT TERMINAL 1 NOT LIKELY TO GO OPERATIONAL THIS YEAR

Kashiram Choudhary

Jaipur: Terminal-1 of the Jaipur International Airport remains an enigma. Despite the completion of the con struction work 1.5 years ago, the Terminal-1 is not being started. At the same time, due to the in crease in the number of passengers at Termi nal-2, now there is a problem during their movement. Sources even said that Terminal-1, which was planned to be commissioned from Oc tober, will not be opera tional this year.

The terminal was re developed giving a herit age look. The Airport Authority of India was preparing to start it by Sept last year but later on Oct 11, after handing over the operations to Adani Group, the airport authority could not start it. On the other hand, the Adani Group, after tak ing over the operation, assuming some techni cal flaws in its construc tion, talked about im proving it. Now the lack of security personnel of the CISF and not having enough parking space for aircraft is believed to be major reason.

Gold worth `19 Lakh seized at Jpr Airport

Jaipur: Instances of gold smuggling at Jaipur International Airport continue to hit headlines. There are frequent cases of gold smuggling at Jaipur airport. The customs department team caught about 355.800 grams of smuggled gold at Jaipur Airport on Monday. The value of gold is said to be around Rs 19 lakh. The arrested passenger had come from Dubai. According to the officials of the customs department, a suspected passenger was stopped and searched his baggage. The passenger had brought gold hidden in sandals in the form of a paste, which weighed 355.800 grams. The team has seized the gold and the passenger is being interrogated.

z Built in an area of 11,500 sqms at a cost of ` 67 cr

Airport administration wants to run international flight from here

But aerobridges were not built in terminal building construction

Parking is not available for aircraft near T-1;

Two returning from Yemen held at airport

Jaipur: Two Indian passengers were detained at Jaipur airport for travel ling to Yemen. The detained pas sengers are identified as Chhaganlal and Giriram, said an airport official. The detained passengers came in an Air Arabia flight that landed in the wee hours on Monday, an official informed. When the immigration officials asked for their documents and inquired them on suspicion, then it was found that the men travelled through Yemen to come back to India, the official informed. A police case may be filed, the official further informed. It is worth mentioning that India has prohibited its citizens from travelling to the Yemen.

Karauli: Gunshot fired, 3 miscreants loot `4L in broad daylight at bank Rajiv Arora takes stock of preparation of 41st India International Trade Fair

Raj to give transgenders up to `2.5L for sex change surgery

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Jaipur: The govern ment will provide assis tance of up to Rs 2.5 lakh to transgenders to undergo Sex Reassign ment Surgery (SRS) if they wish to get it done. There are more than 20 thousand transgenders in the state. Rajasthan will be the first state in the country, where SRS will be done for transgenders. The gov ernment has also creat ed an ‘upliftment fund’ of Rs 10 crore for this.

Tikaram Jully of the Department of Social Justice and Empower ment said that the gov ernment will either get the surgery done free of cost or will pay up to Rs 2.50 lakh. Interested eli gible transgender can apply at the dept.

As per the procedure, a person willing to un dergo this surgery is first sent to a psychia trist for counselling to determine whether the person has female or male hormones higher. Then SRS is done with the consent of the par ents. There are several complex phases of SRS. It consists of psycho therapy, hormone ther apy, and surgery.

In a male to female surgery, procedures like vaginoplasty, clitero, la biaplasty, penectomy and orchiectomy are

SYNDICATE BANK SCAM: ED ARRESTS CHANDIGARH RESIDENT IN JAIPUR

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Jaipur: The Enforce ment Directorate (ED) has arrested Himanshu Verma, a resident of Chandigarh, in connec tion with the Rs 1,257 crSyndicate Bank fraud case of Rajasthan. The ED produced him in a special court in Jaipur

where he was remanded to ED custody for 10 days.

As per ED’s probe, Udaipur-based CA and mastermind Bharat Bam took Rs 1,257 cr from Syndicate Bank as loan in the name of his family members, trans ferred the money to shell companies. Now the ED investigation is going on.

IITF will portray Raj’s cuisine, music & products: Arora

tors coming to the event will be able to enjoy Ra jasthani cuisine and en joy the live exhibition of Rajasthani music.

done. For female to male, penile and scrotal, re-construction proce dures are done. In nongenital, breast enlarge ment, mastectomy, fa cial feminization sur gery, voice surgery is done.

Besides, Identity Card of every transgen der will be made so that they can avail the bene fits of government schemes. Vocational and technical courses will be free and loans up to Rs 50 thousand for self-employment will be given. Appointment of Counsellors have been appointed in Kota, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bi kaner and Ajmer for this. Allowance, rent and scholarship in high er educational institu tions will be given.

ACB nabs clerk in Alwar Collectorate for taking bribe of `1,800

Alwar: On Monday, the ACB arrested Ajay Shar ma, a clerk working in Alwar District Collector ate, while taking a bribe of Rs 1800 in the name of verifying the job of constable in the army. ACB DSP Parmeshwar Yadav said that the com plainant had given a complaint that his broth er has got the job of con stable in army and the concerned clerk, Ajay Sharma has demanded Rs 1800 to process the file. Taking action on this, the ACB nabbed Sharma red handed.

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Jaipur: RAJSICO Pres ident Rajiv Arora re viewed the preparations on Monday for the 41st India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2022 in Delhi. The event will be held from November 14 at Pragati Maidan in the national capital.

The coordination committee constituted under the chairman ship of Rajiv Arora saw the submission of inter ested firms for the con struction of the Ra jasthan Pavilion. Arora told that this year the Rajasthan Pavilion will be built on the basis of the unique heritage

theme of Rajasthan. A large display of Ra jasthan’s culture, mu

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Karauli: An incident of bank robbery in broad daylight is reported at Amargarh Dang Pan chayat of the Sapotra subdivision area of Ka rauli. Police informed that three bike-ridden masked miscreants barged into the bank with gunshots. Due to the firing, the glass counter was broken.

The miscreants fled from the bank with around Rs 3-4 lakh, po

lice said. Namo Naray an Meena, branch man ager of Punjab National Bank said that the usual work of the bank was happening at around 3 pm suddenly three bike riders masked came in and started firing. The miscreants reached the cashier’s counter and opened fire, due to which the cashier Da yaram Meena got in jured in his left leg.

The police is probing the matter and scan ning the CCTV footage.

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Jaipur: A case of cheat ing wife and an attempt to murder her husband has been reported. To kill her NRI husband, she also gave him slow poison in his meals.

She scared him with negativity and evil in his horoscope. While he was living in the city,

she forced him to move to America by showcas ing his fear of death.

Abroad too, she con tinued sending the slow poison and asked him to drink it again and again by mixing it in milk. When the husband re turned, he got informa tion about the whole matter. The NRI victim lodged an FIR against

four people, including the wife, at the Motidun gri police station. As per the police, Shiv Purush ottam, a 52-year-old NRI resident of Tilak Nagar Motidungri has filed a complaint against his 50-year-old wife, Rishi Saxena, and a fictitious Baba Mohammad Yusuf for cheating and at tempting to murder.

sic, and handicrafts products will be done.

At the IITF, the visi

Efforts will be made to provide far-reaching business benefits to the entrepreneurs, handi craftsmen and weavers, who will take stalls in the exhibition. Mahen dra Parakh, OP Kasera, Dr Manisha Arora and other senior officers were also present.

IAS Muktanand going to Centre, who will be his successor?

Jaipur: Senior IAS Muktanand Agarwal will be going to Delhi and vacate his current position of Registrar of co-opera tive where he had been working for the past two years. The position is considered to be a pow erful chair in the govt and now the bureaucra cy is wondering as to who will be the succes sor of Muktanand Agar wal?

Meanwhile, Jodh pur Development Au thority commissioner IAS Avadhesh Meena was on Monday put on APO (awaiting posting order) and RAS Navneet Kumar re placed him. According to sources, the govern ment was unhappy with Meena’s work.

With aim to cover 3.3 cr children, Meena launches deworming drive

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Jaipur: Governor Kalraj Mishra on Mon day discussed export and investment oppor tunities with Indian am bassadors to five coun tries at the Raj Bhawan.

Ambassadors Rajesh Vaishnav (Morocco), Sanjay Rana (Bulgaria), Prashant Agarwal (Na mibia), Krishna Dan Deval (Armenia) and Vishnu Kumar Sharma (South Sudan) met with Mishra, an official state

ment said.

Guv Mishra enquired about export possibili ties for Rajasthan abroad. The governor said there was a need to

work on exporting Ra jasthan’s products more and motivating people to invest in tourism, gems and jewellery in dustries in the state, the

CS, RAJSICO PREZ ALSO MEET THE DELEGATION

statement said. The am bassadors informed the governor that there was immense potential in foreign countries for Rajasthan’s products.

C

S Usha Sharma also met the Ambassadors and High Commissioners of different countries at the Secretariat on Monday and a detailed discus sion was held In the meeting to promote Rajasthan at the international level. Mean while, this delegation also paid a courtesy call on Rajiv Arora, President, RAJSICO on Monday. Inspired by the Amrapali Museum, the del egation urged Arora to make a big display of Rajasthani handicraft products under

Mission Abroad”.

Jaipur: Health Minister Parsadi Lal Meena on Monday inaugurated the state level National Deworming Day (NDD) program organized at the Community Health Center Bagdi in Lalsot block of Dausa district

He administered de worming medicine to a girl child of UKG class.

He also laid foundation stone for construction of a new building for the new CHC in Bagdi. The minister appealed to the people of the state to make sure all the chil

dren between the age group of 1 to 19 years are given anti-deworming medicine. He said that this medicine is very necessary for the overall development of chil dren. On the Deworm

ing Day, camps were or ganised in all schools, colleges and Anganwadi centers. A target has been set to provide antideworming medicine to more than 3 crore 30 lakh children.

Governor holds talks with Indian ambassadors to five countries, stresses on need to invest in State

Rajiv Arora taking the review meeting on Monday. Mahendra Parakh, Omprakash Kasera, Dr Manisha Arora and others are also seen.

Sapotra

Health

Parsadi Lal Meena giving anti-deworming medicine, to a kid at CHC, Bagdi in Lalsot on Monday.

Krishna Dan Deval and Vishnu Kumar Sharma in Raj Bhawan on Monday.

Wife alongwith 3 others booked for giving slow poison to NRI husband

MP Ranjeeta Koli paid a courtesy visit to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on Monday. Koli apprised him about the illegal mining and working style of Bharatpur SP.

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Indian Women are Queens of Asia with a Dominant Display in Asia Cup!

SOURAV GANGULY CAUGHT IN THE VORTEX OF TMC, BJP POLITICS

Given this background, it was particularly satisfying that Deepti Sharma bagged the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award at the Asia Cup! Her allround skills and her performances both with the bat and ball all through this season have been quite remarkable – and it was gratifying to note that the ‘Mankading’ row in England had not cast any dark shadow over her game in the Asia Cup where she was a vital factor in India’s triumph

SIDDHAARTH

If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman!” This quote by Margaret Thatcher clearly reflects the recent scenario in Indian cricket. While everyone expected the Indian men’s team to lift the Asia Cup, the dream was actually fulfilled by the Indian Women’s team. On Saturday, they thrashed Sri Lanka by 8 wickets to become the Asian queens for the seventh time. The victory comes barely a month after the men’s team flopped badly and even failed to reach the finals.

India missed winning just once - in 2018

In the 8 Asian Women Championships, India has missed winning just once - in 2018. In the final, Sri Lanka was annihilated as they posted only 65 runs losing 9 wickets - the worst batting performance playing first in the final. Renuka Singh, the Indian medium pacer struck early blows taking 3 wickets for just 5 runs – and Sri Lanka never recovered. Rajeshwari Gaikwad and Sneh Rana later took 2 wickets apiece to set up an easy chase.

In reply, India’s dominant batters polished off the 66 runs to win in 69 balls, losing just 2 wickets. India’s Vice Captain Smriti Mandhana hit a half century in just 25 balls as she hit 3 sixes and the same

LIZ TRUSS FACING HEADWINDS

number of fours in her effort.

Shafali Verma and Jemima Rodrigues were the only wickets taken by Sri Lanka and the final, expected to be a close contest, ended far too quickly to the dismay of the 10000 plus crowd at the Sylhet Stadium in Bangladesh.

The road to the final wasn’t without a stutter for the Indian Women’s team. They lost to their arch rivals Pakistan in a crucial match which was India’s first ever defeat in the Asia Cup against them and the first since 2016.

Pakistan’s win was a surprise as it came on the back of a defeat against Thailand in the previous match. Opting to bat first, Pakistan made 137 losing 6 wickets, thanks to the 76-run-partnership between Nida Dar and Captain Bismah Maroof. In reply, Indian openers struggled against the spinners and were bowled out for just 124 .

The loss though did not prevent India from entering the Semi Finals where they faced Thailand. In terms of rankings, India is much higher but the Thai team had a dream championship and were a significant threat. India was asked to bat first and Shafali Verma ensured that India reached a respectable total of 148 with help from Harman-

While everyone expected the Indian men’s team to lift the Asia Cup, the dream was actually fulfilled by the Indian Women’s team. On Saturday, they thrashed Sri Lanka by 8 wickets to become the Asian queens for the seventh time. The victory comes barely a month after the men’s team flopped badly and even failed to reach the finals

preet Kaur as well. Shafali hit a 28 ball 42 studded with 5 fours and a six. The middling total proved a tad too much for Thailand as they lost by 74 runs.

Pakistan suffered a shocking defeat In stark contrast, Pakistan suffered a shock defeat in their semi-final with Sri Lanka. Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a disappointing total of 122 runs in 20 overs but Pakistan failed to pounce on the opportunity and kept losing wickets. Ultimately, it was heartbreak for Pakistan women as they lost by 1 run in the low-scoring but intense semi-final.

The Championship win was a continuation of the great gains they have been making in recent months. In early August, at the Commonwealth Games 2022, they had scripted history by bagging a silver medal in their first-ever outing at the Commonwealth Games. Though they had settled for the silver medal in Birmingham, the team under captain Harmanpreet Kaur was showing clear signs of solid improvement. The rapid progress of the Indian women’s team became more obvious in September when they trounced England 3-0 in an ODI series.

However, the close win in the last game was marred by the ‘Mankading’ row that erupted after Deepti Sharma got rid of England’s Charlotte Dean. Sharma had run out Dean at the non-striker’s end which sparked off a huge debate.

Deepti Sharma bags ‘Player of the Tournament’

Given this background, it was particularly satisfying that Deepti Sharma bagged the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award at the Asia Cup! Her all-round skills and her performances both with the bat and ball all through this season have been quite remarkable – and it was gratifying to note that the ‘Mankading’ row in England had not cast Indian women lifts Asia Cup trophy for 7th time As the entire country celebrates Indian women lifting the Asia Cup trophy for the seventh time, all eyes are now focussed on how well the men will do Down Under. Hopefully Rohit Sharma and his troops will get a special inspiration to bring back the T20 World Cup Trophy that has eluded India ever since they won it in the inaugural edition in 2007!

Unintentionally, former India captain Sourav Ganguly finds himself caught in politics. Ganguly recently announced his decision to step down as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. No sooner than his decision was known that politics erupted. It was said that Ganguly was upset at being denied a second term as BCCI president, while Jay Shah, the secretary, has been allowed. It was also said that he was miffed for not being allowed to contest for the post of president of the International Cricket Committee (ICC).

From here on politics between the BJP and TMC took over. Many wondered if Ganguly was denied the second term because he did not join the BJP due to his proximity with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Ganguly himself has preferred silence on this issue.

On Monday Mamata told Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to be “politically vindictive” towards Ganguly and requested that the cricketer be allowed to contest the ICC election.

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Delighted to meet diplomats from 30 countries at Raisina Forum for Future of Diplomacy 2022 program.A commendable initiative at investing in relationships. Shared experiences past & present of interest to them. So glad that they could visited Varanasi as they get to know India.

Liz Truss became Britain’s prime minister on September 6, just about six weeks ago, finds her flight being rocked by political turbulence. Truss is now trying to salvage her position while, according to a Times’ survey, her critics in the Conservative Party are discussing the prime minister’s ouster and the way to go about it. Although not easy, if that happens Truss will end up being the prime minister for the shortest tenure in British history. Some newspaper in London tried to guess if her shelf life would be shorter than the head of a lettuce.

Truss’s troubles began on September 23 when the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng an-

Truss’s troubles began on September 23 when the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced 45 billion pounds in tax cuts. The highest salary earners were given low income-tax cuts. The hastily prepared budget led to turmoil in the market and instead of bouquets, bricks started being hurled at the PM

nounced 45 billion pounds in tax cuts. The highest salary earners were given low income-tax cuts. The hastily prepared budget led to turmoil in the market and instead of bouquets, bricks started being hurled at the prime minister. A cornered

Truss tried to wriggle out of the situation by hastily rolling back the tax cuts for the rich, sacking Kwarteng and appointing Jeremy Hunt the new finance minister. Despite that, analysts at Goldman Sachs bank have downgraded the UK’s growth outlook.

These steps have not been found satisfactory by a group of Tory MPs who are keen to have her replaced by either Rishi Sunak, who lost the PM’s race to Truss, or Penny Mordaunt who came third.

Tory MPs are recalling how Rishi Sunak, the former Chancellor, warned against tax cuts in one of his televised debates with Truss. With the economy already sinking, the political instability could bring about Truss’s downfall sooner than expected.

As a gift to the farmers of the country ahead of Diwali, today PM @ narendramodi ji launched 600 “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendra” and “Bharat” brand in line with the “One Nation, One Fertilizer” idea. With the help of these schemes, it will be easy to do farming and the life of the food donors will be happy. #PMKisan

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Distribution of PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards starts from Guj

PM Modi kickstarts cards’ distribution in Gujarat via video conferencing on Monday

New Delhi (ANI):

Prime Minister Naren dra Modi kickstarted the distribution of PM JAY-MA Yojana Ayush man cards in Gujarat via video conferencing on Monday.

Modi also interacted with the beneficiaries virtually. As many as 50 lakh Ayushman cards have been printed in Gujarat and will be de livered soon to families.

The health scheme was launched by PM Modi on September 4, 2012, for BPL families. Under the scheme, the govern ment met hospitalisa tion and surgical proce dures up to Rs 2 lakh.

According to the gov ernment, around 46 lakh poor and lowermiddle-class people have been given treat ment worth more than Rs 8,000 crore till date, more than 600 trans plantations are done of

PM TO ADDRESS 90TH INTERPOL GENERAL ASSEMBLY TODAY

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi will address the 90th Interpol General As sembly on Tuesday here, the PMO said on Mon day. “The 90th General Assembly of INTERPOL will be held from 18th to 21st October. The meeting will be attended

different organs, around 50,000 people have been benefited with joint replace

IN THE COURTYARD

SC DISMISSES PLEA AGAINST HANDOVER OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM AIRPORT TO ADANI

New Delhi (Agencies): The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the petitions filed by the State of Kerala and certain employees union challenging the decision of the Airport Authority of India(AAI) to lease out the manage ment of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to Adani Enterprises Limited(AEL). A bench comprising Chief Jus tice of India UU Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi dismissed the special leave petitions filed by the Kerala Government and certain unions of the employees of the airport against the judgment of the Kerala High Court which upheld the lease of the Airport to AEL in October 2020.

IRCTC: TEJASHWI TO APPEAR BEFORE CBI COURT TODAY

Patna (Agencies): Bihar’s Deputy CM Tejashwi Ya dav will appear before the special CBI court in con nection with the IRCTC scam on Tuesday. Talking to media at Patna airport, Yadav said on Monday:

“Such court appearances will take place until they (BJP) will stay in power.”

“It was clear on the day of the swearing-in ceremony when we were taking oath and the CBI conducted raids on the leaders of the RJD.”

GOVT ASKED TO GIVE DETAILS ON LOSSES BY PFI’S HARTAL

Kochi (PTI): Kerala High Court on Monday asked the State govt to inform it the total loss incurred in the hartal called for by the PFI and subsequent violence. A Bench directed listing the loss incurred in each case registered related to the violence in the hartal on September 23. Also, the court issued directions to submit an af fidavit detailing attachment of the properties of the PFI and its former general secretary Abdul Sathar.

MANOJ TIWARI’S PLEA AGAINST SUMMONS ISSUED IN SISODIA’S DEFAMATION JUNKED

New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday dis missed a plea of BJP leader Manoj Tiwari challenging a Delhi High Court order refusing to quash summons of a trial court here against him in a criminal defamation case. A bench comprising Justices S Abdul Nazeer and V Ra masubramaniam, however, allowed the plea of BJP leader Vijender Gupta challenging the high court order. “We have dismissed the appeal by Manoj Tiwari and allowed the appeal by Vijender Gupta on grounds that the history of the law commission report was not properly traced,” the Supreme Court bench observed.

by delegations from 195 INTERPOL member countries comprising of Ministers, Police Chiefs of countries, Heads of National Central Bureaus and Senior police of ficers,” the PMO said.

The General Assembly is INTERPOL’s supreme

ments/orthopaedic treatments, more than 7 lakh have taken treat ment for cancer,

governing body and meets once a year to take key decisions related to its functioning.

According to PMO, the INTERPOL General As sembly meeting is taking place in India after a gap of about 25 years — it was last held in 1997.

around 3.50 lakh have availed care for heart diseases, more than 30 lakh have undergone

various surgeries.

Special camps for generating awareness and enrolment in the PMJAY-MA scheme were carried out at around 2,500 places and around 5 lakh Ayushman cards were issued in 50 days dur ing this campaign.

Efforts of Gujarat to protect poor people from costly medical care through PMJAYMA-MAV schemes have been recognized by various agencies.

Angry people damage Hurriyat office in J&K

Srinagar (Agencies):

Angered by recent inno cent killings in Kash mir, some social activ ists on Monday dam aged the office of the separatist Hurriyat Conference here. The activists gathered out side the separatist Hur riyat Conference. An gered over the recent killings, the activists told media that Hurri yat leaders had deceived the people for the past 30 years and they were re sponsible for killing in nocents in Kashmir. The group of activists brought down the office board of the Hurriyat conference with bare hands. The Hurriyat Conference is a con glomerate of separatist parties that stand for the secession of Kashmir from India. Between themselves, the Hurri yat leaders are divided over whether they seek an independent state or merger with Pakistan.

LJP (Ram Vilas) to contest Guj, HP polls

New Delhi (PTI): The LJP (Ram Vilas) will contest the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh polls, party president Chirag Paswan an nounced on Monday.

The party is, howev er, yet to take a decision on the number of seats it will contest in these states, he said.

The decision to join the poll fray in the two BJP-ruled states was taken at a national ex ecutive meeting of the party after a resolution was unanimously passed in this regard,

Former TRS MP Goud to join BJP on Wednesday

Hyderabad (PTI): In a shot in the arm for the BJP in Telangana ahead of the crucial Munugode Assembly by-poll on No vember 3, former TRS MP Boora Narsaiah Goud on Monday said he would join the saffron party on October 19. Goud, who quit the TRS two days ago, said he would join BJP at its Central office in Delhi on October 19 in the pres ence of Union Ministers.

Chirag Paswan said party will soon take a call on number of seats.

Paswan added.

“The party has de cided to contest the Gu jarat and the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls.

We will soon take a deci

CHIRAG PASWAN DEMANDS PREZ RULE IN BIHAR

TERRORIST HIDEOUT BUSTED IN POONCH, ARMS, AMMO SEIZED

Jammu (PTI): Security forces on Monday busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, and seized arms and ammunition from it, officials said. The hideout was uncovered during a joint search operation by po lice and security personnel at Sangla village in the Surankote area of the border district, they said. The offi cials said a pistol, four hand grenades, four Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) cartridges, a wireless set, 16 improvised explosive device (IED) batteries and three AK magazines with rounds were seized from the hideout.

ASSAM POLICE NAB 4 MORE MEMBERS OF AL-QAIDA AFFILIATE

Guwahati (Agencies): The Assam Police on Monday nabbed four members of al-Qaida affiliate, Ansarullah Bangla team in Nalbari and Tamulpur dists. The police have so far nabbed 46 mem bers and leaders of al-Qaida since March. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said in his tweet, “We’re determined to root out jihadi elements from Assam.@TamulpurPolice has done a commendable job in nabbing 2 persons — Sadeq Ali & Jakibul Ali — who lured youth to join B’desh-based terror outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team af filiated to al-Qaida in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS).”

BJP holds meet ahead of Himachal elections

New Delhi (ANI):

sion on the number of seats that the party will contest in Gujarat and on the list of candi dates,” he said at a press conference here.

ANKITA BHANDARI MURDER

Preliminary forensic report rules out rape, says police

Dehradun (PTI): Pre liminary forensic exam ination reports of the visceral samples of An kita Bhandari, who was allegedly killed by the owner of a resort where she worked as a recep tionist, have ruled out sexual assault, a senior police officer said on Monday. Bhandari’s murder allegedly by her employer Pulkit Arya,

New Delhi (PTI): The LJP (Ram Vilas) slammed Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Monday and demanded imposition of President’s Rule in the state, alleging that crime and corruption have reached peak there. A resolution demanding that the Centre impose President’s Rule in Bihar was “unanimously” passed at the party’s na tional executive meeting here, its president Chirag Paswan told a press conference here.

Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, the northern state’s BJP core group meeting was held here on Monday.

Himachal CM Jairam Thakur, BJP State chief Suresh Kashyap, Na tional vice prez and elec tion in-charge Saudan Singh, and Union Minis ter Anurag Thakur at tended the meeting.

The meeting was also attended by former CM Prem Kumar Dhumal,

state incharge Avinash Rai Khanna, co-incharge Sanjay Tandon, election co-incharge Devinder Singh Rana, former BJP President Dr Rajeev Bindal, Sat pal Satti, General secre tary Trilok Kapoor, Rakesh Jamwal, Trilok Jamwal and others.

Officer in charge suspended for negligence in gang rape case

Lucknow (ANI): An of ficer in charge was sus pended for negligence in a gang rape incident in Lucknow.

The officer-in-charge

Husdia Hussain Abbas is part of police team.

who is the son of a for mer BJP leader, and his two accomplices, had triggered a massive pub lic outrage with people demanding the hanging of the killers.

ANDHERI EAST BYPOLL

As per reports, the girl was raped while return ing to her residence on October 15. The auto driver and his accom plice raped her and fled the spot. The accused left the victim at the

Husdia intersection.

“After the complaint of the victim, the local police were negligent, due to which the out post in charge has been suspended,” said Luc know DCP (East), Pra chi Singh.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT: ACCUSED’S KIN ATTACK WOMAN’S FAMILY Muzaffarnagar (PTI): Three family members of a woman who had filed a complaint of sexual harassment were in jured in an attack by relatives of the accused on Monday, the police said. Naushad, Saddam and Rizwan, all uncles of the woman, sustained bullet injuries and were rushed to a hospital from where two of them were referred to another hospital in serious condition, they said.

BJP withdraws candidate in support of Udddhav faction’s Rutuja Latke

The BJP said that the party wants Rutuja Latke, the candidate from Uddhav’s Shiv Sena faction to win the elections

Nagpur (ANI): The BJP on Monday withdraw its candidate from the And heri East by-poll.

The move was made in support of Uddhav Thackeray faction’s candidate Rutuja Latke, as it withdrew its candi date Murji Patel from the seat. The announce ment was made by Chandrashekhar Bawankule, BJP Maha rashtra chief in Nagpur.

Andheri East byeelection is slated to take

place on November 3.

Addressing media persons here, he said “The BJP coalition has decided to not contest Mumbai’s Andheri East assembly by-election and our candidate Mur ji Patel will withdraw the nomination. It is a collective decision by both the central and the state leadership.”

The BJP leader fur ther said that the party wants Rutuja Latke, the candidate from Ud

dhav’s Shiv Sena faction to win the elections.

“We are taking back

our candidate as we want Latke Ji to win the elections. BJP will be

victory but BJP has been doing this in the state for a long time. This is an example for people that although we were winning, we’ve taken back our nomina tion. This is a good deci sion by Devendra Fad navis,” he further said.

MNS CHIEF THANKS FADNAVIS AS BJP WITHDRAWS CANDIDATE FROM ANDHERI

contesting the seat in the 2024 elections,” he said. “We were sure of our

Rutuja Latke, widow of late Ramesh Latke was pitted by the Shiv Sena camp led by Thack rey for the Andheri East bye-elections after the Bombay High court on Thursday asked the Bri hanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to accept the resignation of Rutuja Latke.

Mumbai (PTI): Maha rashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Monday thanked Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis for the BJP’s decision to withdraw its candidate from the bypoll to And heri East Assembly seat in Mumbai. In a letter to Fadnavis, Thackeray referred to the senior BJP leader as his “dear friend” and said it is es sential to have a positive political culture. He said the MNS is always in favour of proliferation of

such a positive culture.

“I am thankful that you responded to this (ap peal),” he said. Thackeray had on Sunday written to Fadnavis, asking the BJP to pull out of the bypoll race to show reverence to late Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Latke.

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) candidate for Andheri by-poll Rutuja Latke after filing her nomination.

PM Modi addresses at the distribution programme of PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards via video conferencing, in New Delhi on Monday.

PROTEST OVER KPS’

People take part in a protest against innocent killings in Jammu and Kashmir, in Srinagar. —PHOTO BY PTI

Gap b/w internal and external security reducing: Rajnath

Gandhinagar (PTI):

Defence Minister Ra jnath Singh on Monday said the gap between internal and external security is reducing sharply in the last two decades.

He also said the inde pendent media, judici ary, NGOs and dynamic democracy can be mis used to destroy the se curity of a nation.

Addressing the sec ond convocation of the Rashtriya Raksha Uni versity (RRU) at Lavad village in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district, Singh said “the lines between the internal and external security almost disappear in a hybrid war”.

He stressed the need for state agencies to work in an integrated manner as security challenges like terror ism, cyber warfare, hu man trafficking, mon ey laundering, drug

abuse etc are internal ly connected though they appear separate.

With the changing times, there has been a tremendous change in

security dimensions, he said.

“We generally see se curity from two aspects – internal and external. But in the last two dec

Ghulam Nabi Azad vouches for restoration of J-K statehood

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) (ANI): Dem ocratic Azad Party chairperson Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday reiterated the demand for the restoration of statehood ahead of the assembly elections scheduled next year.

Former Congress Rajya Sabha MP and Democratic Azad Par ty chairperson Ghu lam Nabi Azad ad dressed a public rally in Kathua and launched three main agendas of his outfit.

“We have three main agendas, first to re

store statehood, sec ond to reserve the rights of purchasing lands for J&K people only, and third to re serve jobs rights only for local youth”, Azad said in a public rally.

Adding that we will not step back until

these agendas are ful filled. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday an nounced that his new political outfit will be named as ‘Democratic Azad Party’.

The development comes exactly a month after Azad resigned from the Congress par ty. Announcing the name of the new party at a press conference here, Azad said that the outfit will be secular, democratic and inde pendent from any in fluence.

ades, it has been seen that the gap between internal and external security is reducing,” Singh said.

The defence minister

Railways mulls protection after Duronto robbery

Kolkata (Agencies):

The Ministry of Rail ways is giving a critical thought to the redeploy ment of Railway Safety Force (RPF) comman dos on premier trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto passing alongside sure routes after Sunday’s armed theft on board the New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Specific in Bihar.

As many as 20 armed robbers obtained on the practice quickly after it left Patna station on its technique to Howrah and looted the passen gers at gunpoint.

OPS sits on Deputy Oppn Leader’s chair

Chennai (ANI): All In dia Anna Dravida Mun netra Kazhagam (AI ADMK) leader O Pan nerselvam (OPS) on Monday lashed out at the rival faction leader Edappadi Palalniswai (EPS) for not attending assembly session that began on Monday.

The former Chief Minister OPS was seen participating in the pro ceedings of the House seated in the chair for

AIADMK deputy floor leader. EPS was absent in the assembly session.

As per sources, he “boy

cotted” the Assembly session because rival faction leader OPP was made to sit as the As

sembly Deputy Opposi tion Leader Chair, the sources said.

OPS said, “We are at tending the assembly session today as AIAD MK MLAs. You should ask the EPS faction why they did not attend the assembly session.” On the existing feud in the party, OPS said that it is a dangerous situation that the bylaws of the party are being changed.

HIGHLY INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN INDIA

said social media, NGOs, the judiciary and the democracy of a country can be mis used by forces working to destroy its security.

“An independent so cial media can be used to carry out systematic propaganda. Freedom of social media is not bad, media should be free, but if media is free it can be misused… Attempts are made to establish and propa gate dangerous and controversial things in the name of freedom of expression,” he said.

“If NGOs have free dom, efforts are made to use NGOs in such a way that the entire sys tem of the country is paralysed. If the judici ary has freedom, ef forts are made to use it to stop or slow down the works of develop ment using the legal system,” Singh said.

ACTRESSES SUICIDE CASE

MP cops book husband-wife for abetment to suicide

Indore (Agencies):

The Madhya Pradesh police on Monday booked a husband-wife duo for allegedly har assing and abetting TV actress Vaishali Th akkar’s suicide.

Vaishali Thakkar was found hanging at her residence in the Sai Bagh colony in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, under the limits of Tejaji po lice station, an official informed on Sunday adding that a suicide note was also recovered from the spot which sug gested that she was stressed and harassed by her neighbour, busi nessman Rahul Navlani.

The Tejaji Nagar Police have booked Rahul Nav lani and his wife Disha under sections 306 (Abet ment of suicide) and 34 (Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly persuading the actor to kill herself.

CRUCIAL READ

CARCASS OF WILD ELEPHANT FOUND IN

PADDY FIELD IN ASSAM’S NAGAON DIST

Nagaon (Assam) (ANI): Forest officials in Assam found the carcass of a wild elephant in a paddy field in the state’s Nagaon district on Monday. According to the forest officials, the dead elephant, aged about 7 years old, was found at Kiling village near the Jakhalabandh area this morning. Prima facie, infighting is suspected to be the cause of death. Nepal Mandal, Forest Range Officer said the wild tusker might have died after fighting with other elephants. “Today morning, the local villagers and forest staff informed us that, a wild elephant died in the area and we immediately reached the spot and found the carcass of the tusker. Local villagers told us that, a herd of elephants came to the area last night. The elephant was not healthy and its treatment was going on,” the officer said.

THAK-THAK GANG

KNOCKED OUT, FOUR ARRESTED

New Delhi (Agencies):

Delhi Police have arrested 4 members of the notori ous Thak-Thak gang, who knock on automobile and home windows to distract the eye of motorists with a view to rob them, officers.The accused have been recognized as Dheenathayalone (24), Raju (54), Karupa Samy (37) and Murti (24).

Police said that they had been all presently residing at Shakurpur in Delhi, however, all are natives of Tamil Nadu.

With their arrest, police have additionally claimed to resolve 4 instances of theft registered.

HYDERABAD MAN KILLS WIFE & TWO KIDS, HANGS SELF

Hyderabad (Agencies):

In a shocking incident, a man murdered his wife and two children before committing suicide in Hyderabad. The bodies were found at their house in Papireddy colony in Chandanagar area on Monday after police broke open the door following com plaints by the neighbours about foul smell. Bodies of Nagaraju, his wife Sujata and children Si dappa (11) and Ramyasri (7) were found lying in the house. The police suspect that the incident occurred on Friday.

Top leaders stress Gandhi family to play key role in going forward

New Delhi (PTI): With the Congress set to elect its first non-Gandhi president in over 24 years, senior leaders on Monday stressed the Gandhi family’s guid ance will be crucial and will play an important role in the party in the days to come.

The polls are signifi cant as the new presi dent would replace So nia Gandhi, the longestserving Congress presi dent who has been at the helm since 1998, barring the two years between 2017 and 2019 when Rahul Gandhi took over.

Voting for the Con gress presidential polls began on Monday. Sen ior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tha roor face-off for the post of the AICC chief. Over 9,000 Pradesh Con gress Committee (PCC) delegates form the elec toral college to pick the party chief in a secret ballot.

Speaking to reporters after casting her vote at the AICC headquarters here, senior leader Am bika Soni asserted that the Gandhi family can not be ignored and the

New Omicron sub variant BF.7 detected

With a declining trajectory of fresh Covid cases, a new Omicron sub variant is posing a new threat

New Delhi (Agencies):

With a declining trajec tory of fresh Covid cas es, a new Omicron sub variant, however, is pos ing a new threat in the country.

According to some re ports, the first case of BF.7 has been detected by the Gujarat Biotech nology Research centre. This new Omicron vari

ant is also considered to be highly infectious and has a greater transmis sibility.

Omicron sub-vari ants -- BA.5.1.7 and BF.7 -- after emerging from a region of Mongolia in China are now making their way to other parts and posing fresh threats.

Reportedly, Omicron

variants BF.7 and BA.5.1.7 are behind the recent surge in the Cov id-19 cases in China.

However, experts have

advised precaution and Covid appropriate be haviour ahead of the up coming festive season.

Meanwhile, the active

caseload of the country presently stands at 26,834 cases, accounting for 0.06 per cent of the country’s total positive cases. India’s daily posi tivity rate was reported to be 1.86 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate currently stands at 1.02 per cent on Monday.

A total of 2,060 fresh Covid cases was detect ed in the last 24 hours against 2,401 reported on the previous day, the Un ion Health Ministry said on Monday morning.

CONG MP WON’T CAMPAIGN AGAINST BROTHER Hyderabad (Agencies): Congress MP and the party’s star campaigner Komatireddy Venkat Reddy made it clear that he will not campaign in the Munugode Assembly constituency where his brother Komatireddy Raja gopal Reddy is contesting the by-election as a BJP candidate. Venkat Reddy made the remarks while addressing reporters at Gandhi Bhavan, the state headquarters of Congress party, after casting his vote in the AICC presiden tial election.

party workers’ attach ment with them would remain. Hailing Sonia Gandhi’s contribution

STOP YATRA NOW, GO TO HP, GUJARAT: FRANCISCO SARDINHA

Panaji (PTI): Congress MP and former Goa chief minister Francisco Sardinha said Rahul Gandhi should stop the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra and concentrate on the pollbound states of Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. He claimed that Congress is the “only party” which can defeat the BJP. The Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra is sched uled to cover a distance of 3,570 km in 150 days.

CONGRESS MPs SINGHVI, THAROOR GET CHAIRMANSHIP OF PARLIAMENTARY PANELS

New Delhi (ANI): Congress MPs Shashi Tharoor and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who went missing on the first list of parliamentary committee chairmen rolled out recently, made their way into the second one. Another list of Standing Committee chairmen have recently been announced in which Congress MPs have got the chair manship of two panels - one of Lok Sabha and the other of Rajya Sabha.

NEW CONG PREZ WILL TAKE FORWARD LEADERSHIP’s VISION: SALMAN KHURSHID

New Delhi (ANI): Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Monday said that the new party president would take forward and implement the vision of the party leadership. “Party leadership will remain. The new party president will decide how to take forward and implement the lead ership’s vision,” Congress leader Salman Khurshid said after casting his vote at the All India Congress Commit tee (AICC) office in the national capital.

to the party, Soni said she played a key role in the formation of the UPA government and

the Congress’ win in the 2004 polls, beating the BJP’s ‘Shining India’ campaign.

ED attaches 28 assets worth crores of TRS lawmaker Nama Nageshwar Rao

New Delhi (ANI): The Enforcement Directo rate (ED) has attached 28 immovable proper ties and other assets worth Rs 80.65 crore be longing to TRS MP

Nama Nageshwar Rao and his family members in an ongoing money laundering case against Ranchi Expressway Ltd, Madhucon Projects Limited and its director and promoters, the agency said on Monday.

The ED has also at tached the registered of fice of the Madhucon

vention of Money Laun dering Act, 2022. Nama Nageshwar Rao is a pro moter and director of the Madhucon group of companies and a per sonal guarantor to the Bank loan defaulted by the company.

group of companies and residential property at Jubilee Hills, Hy derabad. The properties were attached under the provisions of the Pre

ED has identified and attached immovable as sets of Rs 67.08 crore at Hyderabad, Khammam and at Prakasham dis trict and movable assets of Rs 13.57 cr including shareholding of Nama Nageshwar Rao and his family members.

‘With the changing times, there has been a tremendous change in security dimensions’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel during the release of the Gujarati edition of book ‘Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery’, in Gandhinagar, on Monday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Had the opportunity to participate in the release ceremony of the Gujarati edition of the book ‘Modi @ 20’ in Gandhi nagar today. Shri @narendramodi has promoted the poli tics of development and credibility in the country. The peo ple of the country have faith in his leadership. This book is very use ful to understand his working style. —Rajnath Singh @rajnathsingh

Former PM Manmohan Singh casts vote for party’s Presidential election at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi, on Monday.

DAP Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad

AIADMK leader O Pannerselvam

TAMIL NADU

—PHOTO BY PTI

New Delhi (FIB): Cement maker ACC on Monday reported a consolidated net loss of `87.32 crore for September quarter on account of a steep rise in fuel cost. The company had posted a profit of `450.21 crore for the same quarter a year ago. However, total revenue from operations was up 6.42% to `4,057.08 crore in July-Sept as against `3,812.31 crore. Accord ing to ACC, its EBITDA in the quarter “stood at `16 crore largely due to steep rise in fuel cost” as against `712 crore earlier.

PVR LTD 2nd QUARTER CONSOLIDATED LOSS AFTER TAX NARROWS

FIGHT AGAINST INFLATION TO BE PROLONGED: RBI ARTICLE

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India in its Octo ber Bulletin noted that India’s fight against ‘stub born’ retail inflation will be dogged and prolonged, given the long and varia ble lags with which mon etary policy operates and that it is fraught with un certainties.

Retail inflation, which is measured by YoY changes in the all-India consumer price index (CPI), rose to 7.4% in September, up from 7% in August. The headline inflation saw a rise owing to the sharp increase in CPI food inflation to 8.4% in September from 7.6% a month ago.

However, going forward RBI expects the headline

Price increase in wheat and rice normal: Food secy

New Delhi (PTI): Film ex hibition firm PVR Ltd on Monday reported a nar rowing of consolidated loss after tax at `71.49 crore in the second quar ter ended September with people returning to cine mas as the pandemic eas es. The company had posted a consolidated loss after tax of `153.27 crore in the year-ago peri od, it said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated reve nue from operations in the second quarter stood at `686.72 crore as against `120.32 crore.

ISB, IIM-BANGALORE FIGURE IN FT EMBA 2022 RANKINGS

New Delhi (PTI): The gov ernment on Monday said the price rise in wheat and rice has been “normal” and it will intervene in the mar ket to offload the grains if there is any abnormal in crease in the rates.

Food Secretary Sudhan shu Pandey also said the government has surplus stocks of both wheat and rice in its godowns which will be used for making market intervention.

“Price rise is not abnor mal as it has been perceived and projected...,” he said.

inflation to ease from its September high, albeit stubbornly, on the back of easing momentum and fa vourable base effects.

“While the persistence of headline CPI inflation above the tolerance band for three consecutive quar

ters (up to September) will trigger mandated account ability processes, mone tary policy remains fo cussed on realigning infla tion with the target,” RBI said.

Input cost pressures in creased in September 2022

Inflation will not show rate hike impact now: Varma

New Delhi (PTI): RBI Monetary Policy Commit tee (MPC) member Jayanth R Varma on Monday said that the impact of mone tary policy tightening on inflation will be felt after five to six quarters.

The central bank is man dated to keep inflation at 4% with 2% of upside and downside margins.

In order to control rising inflation, the RBI on Sep tember 30, has raised shortterm lending rate for the third consecutive time by 50 bps to take the repo rate to 5.9%.

Since May it has cumula tively increased the key interest rate by 190 basis

points.

“No doubt it (inflation) will come down. Because we have done monetary policy tightening. “That tightening will have its im pact. The monetary policy takes, you know, five to six quarters to have its impact and cool prices,” he said.

“We started only in April. We will start seeing the effect of that tightening later in the year.

across manufacturing and services, albeit at a slower pace, as reflected in the PMIs.

Selling prices also edged up across manufacturing and services, with the ser vices sector registering price increases higher than the long-term average, the central bank noted in its bulletin.

RBI expects the momen tum of real GDP growth to shed the drag embedded in the NSO’s estimates for Q1FY23 and move into pos itive territory in the re maining quarters.

“Although this may not be evident in year-on-year growth rates due to unfa vourable base effects, q-o-q annualised rates will re flect the underlying recov ery,” the bulletin reads.

Nokia bag contracts from Jio to build 5G network

New Delhi (PTI): Finnish company Nokia said it has won a multi-year deal from Reliance Jio to build one of the largest 5G networks in the world.

Under the contract, Nokia will supply equip ment from its AirScale portfolio, including base stations, high-capacity 5G Massive MIMO (multiple input multiple output) an tennas, and Remote Radio Heads (RRH) to support dif ferent spectrum bands, and self-organising network software.

Reliance Jio plans to de ploy a 5G standalone net work which will interwork with its 4G network.

The network will enable Reliance Jio to deliver ad vanced 5G services such as massive machine-to-ma chine communications, network slicing, and ultralow-latency.

ERICSSON ANNOUNCE LONG-TERM STRATEGIC 5G CONTRACT WITH JIO

New Delhi (PTI): Telecom gear maker Ericsson on Monday announced a long-term strategic 5G contract with Reliance Jio to roll out 5G standalone (SA) network in the country. This is the first partnership between Jio and Ericsson for radio access network deployment in the country.

Akash Ambani, Chair man of Reliance Jio, said, “We are delighted to partner with Ericsson for Jio’s 5G SA rollout... We are confident that Jio’s 5G network will accelerate India’s digitalisation and will serve as the foundation for achieving our nation’s ‘Digital India’ vision”.

Sensex, Nifty rise for 2nd straight day as oil, banking stocks advance

Mumbai (PTI): Bench mark BSE Sensex rose by 491 points while Nifty set tled above the 17,300 level on Monday on the back of buying in index majors Re liance Industries, ICICI Bank and recovery in glob al markets. Rising for a sec ond session, the 30-share Sensex jumped 491.01 points or 0.85% to settle at 58,410.98. The index opened lower and fell to a low of 57,639.80 in early trade. However, it bounced back in late morning deals and hit rallied 529.03 points or 0.91% to touch a high of 58,449. The broad er NSE Nifty

climbed 126.10 points or 0.73% to end at 17,311.80, marking its second straight session of gains.

Among Sensex shares, State Bank of India, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Reliance Indus tries, and IndusInd Bank were the biggest winners.

` FALLS 11 PAISE TO CLOSE AT 82.30 AGAINST US DOLLAR

Mumbai (PTI): The rupee depreciated by 11 paise to close at 82.30 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday as risk-off sentiment among investors and sustained foreign capital out flows weighed on the local unit. However, a rally in the domestic equities and a weak greenback overseas restricted the rupee’s fall, traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened lower at 82.33 and later fell to a low of 82.42. The unit finally settled at 82.30 against the American cur rency, registering a decline of 11 paise over its previous close.

Hyderabad (PTI): The In dian School of Business (ISB) was ranked number one in India and 44 glob ally in the top 100 Finan cial Times (FT) Executive MBA 2022 ranking. After ISB, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) figured in the FT list at 86th position glob ally. Alumni from the Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives class of 2019 have been surveyed for this year’s ranking and ISB has significantly ranked higher in various parameters of this year’s rankings than the previ ous year, the premier BSchool said.

GOLD PRICE FALLS

RUPEES 40; SILVER DECLINES `594

Citing the example of wheat, he said the “price rise is normal” as the last year’s wholesale price was depressed as the govern ment sold huge quantities under its OMSS to bulk consumers, he said.

The whole price of wheat was ruling at ` 2,331 per quintal on October 14, 2021, as against ` 2,474 per quin tal on the same day in 2020.

“Therefore, it is not ad visable to compare the cur rent year’s increase in wheat with last year’s. It should be compared with prices that prevailed in 2020,” Pandey explained.

Air passenger traffic volume to recover to pre-pandemic level

Mumbai (PTI): Air pas senger traffic volume is expected to recover to the pre-pandemic level, imply ing a robust 75% year-onyear growth this fiscal, a report said on Monday.

The pick-up in traffic volume is expected to be led by domestic traffic as slots and routes on the interna tional front are still open ing up, domestic credit rat ing agency Crisil said in its report.

It also said that the air port operators are expected to see their traffic volume

recover to the pre-pandem ic (fiscal 2020) level this fis cal, spurring a recovery in revenue, supported by an increase in tariffs.

In FY23, with the pan demic impact seemingly behind us, air traffic vol ume is expected to in crease to the fiscal 2020 level of around 340 million passengers.

1/3rd OF PASSENGERS HAD TO PAY EXTRA FOR FLIGHT SEATS

Mumbai (PTI): Around one-third of air passengers had to pay extra money for seats on a flight in the last 12 months as free seat option was not available, according to a recently con ducted survey. One in every third person surveyed said that the airline they booked did not give the option to secure a free seat,” the survey said. Some consum ers prefer to reserve seats as per their choice which can be availed by paying an extra `200-1,500, especially for seats in the front and emergency rows as they offer more legroom.

SBI, Kotak, Federal Bank revise lending rates

First India Bureau

New Delhi (PTI): Gold price in Delhi fell `40 to `50,833/10 gm on Mon day amid a fall in the pre cious metal prices in the overseas market, accord ing to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the yellow metal had touched `50,873 per 10 grams. Silver also declined by `594 to `56,255/kg from `56,849 per kg. In the in ternational market, gold was quoting lower at $1,655.75 per ounce while silver was down at $18.55 per ounce.

New Delhi: Sate-owned State Bank of India (SBI) and private lenders Kotak Mahindra Bank and Fed eral Bank have revised their lending rates under marginal cost of fund based lending rate (MCLR), making consumer loans such as personal, home and auto costlier.

SBI has revised the MCLR for the benchmark one-year tenor to 7.95%, up by 25 basis points from pre vious rate. SBI said the new MCLR is effective from Oc tober 15, 2022. The one-year

tenor MCLR is the rate against which most con sumer loans are tied to.

Kotak Mahindra Bank

said the MCLR for various

has been set in the range of 7.70-8.95% with ef fect from October 16, 2022.

MCLR RATE REVISION

z SBI has revised the MCLR for the benchmark oneyear tenor to 7.95%, up by 25 basis points.

z SBI said the new MCLR is effective from Oct 15, 2022.

z The one-year tenor MCLR is the rate against which most consumer loans are tied to.

Federal Bank said its one-year MCLR on loans and advances has been re vised to 8.70%.

NEW RBI NORMS TO STRUCTURALLY STRENGTHEN ARCs

Mumbai (PTI): The new regulatory guidelines for asset recon struction companies will lead to consolida tion in the sector apart from structurally fortifying them with improved governance, better disclosures, lower funding needs for asset acquisitions, and robust bal ance sheets, says a report.

‘TRADE SETTLEMENT IN RUPEE THING IN RIGHT DIRECTION’

Kolkata (PTI): With the RBI allowing Indian banks to open vostro accounts with Russian banks for trade settlement in the Indian cur rency, the tea exporters have expressed the view that this a step in the right direction as Russia is a big importer of tea from India.”Opening up of vostro account is a good step. Anything in that direction is good”, an official of ITEA said.

INDIA’S SUGAR OUTPUT TO BE HIGHER AT 36.5 MT IN 2022-23 MARKETING SEASON: ISMA

New Delhi (PTI): The country’s sugar production is projected to be 36.5 million tonnes in the 2022-23 marketing season, an increase of 2% compared to the yearago period, industry body ISMA said on Monday. The marketing season will be starting this month. The production in India, the world’s major producer of the sweetener, stood at 35.8 million tonnes during the 2021-22 marketing season.

The season is from Oct-Sept. With an estimated increase in production despite higher diversion for etha nol, ISMA expects export to be around 9 mn tonnes this season.

BYJU’S RAISES $250 MILLION IN FRESH FUNDING ROUND

New Delhi (PTI): Edtech major BYJU’S has raised $250 mil lion (about `2,000 crore) from its existing investors, in cluding Qatar Investment Authority, in a fresh funding round, the company said on Monday.

The funding round follows BYJU’S recent announce ment to become profitable by March 2023. “BYJU’S raises $250 million in a fresh funding round.

GOVERNMENT SEEKS DATA ON VACANCIES

FROM PSUs: OFFICIAL

New Delhi (PTI): The govern ment has sought data on va cancies from all public sector undertakings (PSUs) and asked them to prepare a roadmap to fill those with an aim to reducing unemployment in the country. Information has been sought by the government regarding vacancies at the entry-level as well as at the senior level, a senior official of a public sec tor undertakings said.

Hunkar Rally: BJP leaders demand purchase of millet at MSP in State

We warn CM that either buy bajra on time, else Cong will be swept away from Raj: Poonia Rakesh Gurjar

Sikar: On the pretext of Kisan Sabha, the BJP blew its poll bugle on Monday from the home constituency of PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra at Laxmangarh in Sikar. The leaders demanded the purchase of millet at support price in Rajasthan.

Addressing the meeting, Satish Poonia said that when he was leaving for Sikar in the morning, some people came to his residence without informing him and said that they wanted to see the Nathi Ka Bada in Laxmangarh as “Dotasra has developed the area so much.” Poonia also took a dig at

6 habitual offenders held for planning robbery bid

First India Bureau

Jodhpur: Jodhpur Commissionerate police have arrested six habitual criminals for planning a robbery bid on Jaipur-Pali Highway ahead of Diwali and recovered four loaded country-made pistols, 62 live cartridges, seven vehicles and more than 10 mobiles from their possession. Cash worth Rs 7.5 lakh has also been recovered from the accused. Police Commissioner Ravidutt Gaur while addressing a press conference said that a special campaign is being run by the Commissionerate Police against the wanted and habitual criminals. The police had got a tip-off that one such miscreant was in the Jhalamand area, after which raids were carried out.

Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Poonia said that this time there will be 8000 crore bajra in Rajasthan and if the purchase is not done on time, then

there will be a loss of Rs 3,300 crore.

Speaking on the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, Poonia said that in the last 4 years, 8

In his last crime review meeting, DGP Lather thanks, praises officers

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: DGP ML Lather held his last monthly crime review meeting on Monday. He thanked the officials for cooperation. “This is my last crime meeting as DGP. Thank you very much everyone for your cooperation. We could have done better. I am speaking the names of those who have done a good job in the field,” he said. After this the DGP counted the names of many SPs for better work.

Ratan Mirdha’s condolence meet held in Nagaur

First India Bureau

Nagaur: A condolence meet was organised at Kuchera in Nagaur district to pay tributes to Late Ratan Mirdha, who was the wife of former Rajasthan cabinet minister Harendra Mirdha and daughter of veteran Congressman Parasram Mirdha. She passed away a few days ago in Jaipur. Villagers along with the people’s representatives from all over Nagaur expressed condolences. The prayer meet was at Mirdha Samadhi Sthal in Kuchera.

Karauli SP Narayan Togas, Jhunjhunu SP Mridul Kachhawa, Dholpur SP Dharmendra Yadav, Bhiwadi SP Shantanu Kumar, and SPs of Churu and Banswara were named.

lakh cases have been filed in Rajasthan.

Deputy Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore said that all the members of Dotasra’s family became officers.

BJP leaders to meet Speaker on resignation issue

First India Bureau

Jaipur: BJP leaders will meet Assembly Speaker Dr. CP Joshi and submit a memorandum regarding the political situation in the state and ask why the resignations of MLAs are not being accepted.

State President Satish Poonia, Leader of Opposition Gulab Chand Kataria, Deputy LoP Rajendra Rathore, whip Jogeshwar Garg and others will meet Joshi.

Recently, RS MP Ghanshyam Tiwari had raised issue through a press conference.

JAIPUR FOOT TO SET UP

Permanent disabled rehab centre in Congo

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The makers of the world famous Jaipur Foot-Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) will collaborate with Congo based H J Foundation to set up a permanent disabled rehabilitation centre in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo.

HJ Foundation is run by an Indian entrepreneur Harish Jagtani.

According to D R Mehta, the founder and the chief patron of the BMVSS under this ar-

IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

rangement with the HJ Foundation a four member technical team from the BMVSS will help in setting up the permanent centre in Kinshasa’s HJ Hospital and would provide on the spot fitment to the Congo’s disabled.

Training session of new APROs

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Minister of State for Information and Public Relations Ashok Chandna said that the purpose of public relations should be for the welfare of the people of the state. He said that the work of media, judiciary, governance, administration and all departments is for the benefit of the people.

“If work is done keeping this goal in mind,

Raj govt to receive tips for welfare of Brahmin society

SHARMA OBJECTS TO SP BANSWARA

AFTER TWITTER POST ON BRAHMINS

First India Bureau

then the welfare of the common people will be there. Nowadays negative publicity spreads

GS DOTASRA TAKES A DIG

very fast and for this artificial intelligence is being used on a large scale.

The public relations per-

sonnel have to work more quickly and effectively to stop this,” he said while addressing the inaugural program of a five-day capacity building workshop for newly appointed Assistant Public Relations Officers at Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication on Monday.

Congratulating the newly appointed officers, he emphasised the importance and need of the training program.

R

eacting to BJP’s Akrosh Sabha in Sikar, PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra said that the BJP failed to pull crowds to events and Rajendra Rathore had to mobilize people from nearby Churu district. Leaders claimed that 30,000 farmers will participate in the meeting but only 3,000 workers attended the meeting.

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Vipra Kalyan Board has constituted an ‘Expert Advisory Committee’ for the allround development of the Brahmin society. Committed to the upliftment of Brahmin society, Vipra Kalyan Board will now take the advice of experts from various fields and send the suggestions to the government.

The ‘Expert Advisory Committee’ will comprise people from politics, educational, economic, legal, busi-

“Instructions were given to take action against the concerned personnel. The post was deleted immediately as soon as I gave instructions,” Sharma said. He directed the SP to ensure that no such act will be repeated.

ness, religion, journalists, and experienced experts related to Veda education. They will suggest all-round development of the Brahmin society.

“This committee will study and give suggestions to the govern-

ment for providing better employment opportunities and facilities to people involved in religious services and performing worship at temples,” said Chairman of Rajasthan State Vipra Welfare Board, Mahesh Sharma.

Sarpanch killed in accident in Kota; two youngsters die as bike-bus collide in Sikar

First India Bureau

Kota: Female sarpanch Preeti Jhala (31) died in a road accident in the district on Monday morning. The sarpanch was travelling to Sarola Gram Panchayat of Kota in a jeep along with her father Ranjit Singh. During this, the balance of the vehicle suddenly deteriorated near Singhania School in Borkheda Tana area. The jeep ran over the divider, after which both were admitted to MBS Hospital in critical condition, where the doctors declared

Alwar: ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for Divyangjan

First India Bureau

Alwar: A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India was organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) in association with ALIMCO, Social Justice and Empowerment Department and District Administration Alwar at Pratap Auditorium in Alwar.

Pratima Bhoumik said that central government is committed towards the empowerment of Divyangjan and is working on the vision of Prime Minister by serving the last man in line and to empower them to bring them in the main stream of society.

Preeti dead.

In a similar incident, a young man and a girl riding a bike were killed while a woman was seriously injured when a bus hit the bike in Ajitgarh. Lokesh Kuldeep, a resident of Aspura, was

going towards Anju village along with his cousin Babita on a bike when the bus coming from the front hit them at Neem Ka Thana Road. The police handed over the bodies to the relatives.

PAYING TRIBUTE

The tribute meeting on the first death anniversary of former minister Mahipal Maderna was organised in his native village Laxman Nagar Chadi on Monday. Leela Maderna and Divya Maderna organised a meeting by paying floral tribute.

Satish Poonia, Rajendra Rathore, Arun Chaturvedi and others interacting with the farmers at Laxmangarh in Sikar on Monday.

The accident took place near Singhania School in Borkheda police station area in Kota.

DGP ML Lather

Ashok Chandna addressing the inaugural programme in Jaipur.

SUICIDE

V ipra Board chairman Mahesh Sharma spoke to SP Banswara Rajesh Meena after an objectionable post about Brahmins made on the official Twitter handle of Banswara Police yesterday. After an objection by Sharma, the police removed the post.

Vipra Kalyan Board Chairman Mahesh Sharma forms expert advisory committee

2ND FRONT

ELECTORAL BOND SCHEME ‘BIGGEST SCAM’ OF FREE INDIA, SAYS GEHLOT

Yogesh Sharma & Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot called electoral bonds the “big gest scam” in the histo ry of independent In dia. His remark came days after the Centre told the Supreme Court that the electoral bonds scheme was an abso lutely transparent mode of political funding.

He said that electoral bonds have been de vised by the NDA gov ernment in such a way that not only it allows easy funnelling of mon ey, but also ensures that no one can be blamed for it. He said that the SC shouldn’t delay judgement on the mat ter and should hold regular hearings. The CM also raised ques tions on the ECI’s deci sion to hold Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat assembly polls on dif ferent dates, saying, “The NDA government has come up with such a method that no one can be blamed. In the Supreme Court they (GoI) say that they have done the right thing.

Ninety-five per cent of the funds are going to BJP and rest parties are

not getting anything.

The industrialists are under fear,” he told re porters at PCC, de manding the apex court to ban electoral bonds.

“I would like ECI to take countrymen into confidence, tell them reasons for declared Himachal polls only.

“Counting will be held together, but why are you conducting separate elections?” he asked.

“What facility do you want to give to BJP?

This wouldn’t have been possible without PM Modi ji, Amit Shah ji’s indications. If ECIwill run like this, then you can imagine how there will be fair elections?” Gehlot said.

GEHLOT MULLS ON REPEATING GOVT, KEEPS VIGIL ON POLL!

On Monday, CM Ashok Gehlot spent two & a half hours in PCC & chaired an important meeting in view of 2023 polls. During this, the Congress leaders mulled, in detail, on how to repeat the govt, brainstormed on promotion of govt’s flagship schemes and about fixing the responsibility of taking these schemes to masses.

It was also discussed that this task should be given to leaders & workers and a formula was decided for direct contact with masses.

PCC Chief GS Dotasra and other senior ministers were present. Notably, Gehlot also voted during the Congress President’s elections on and closely monitored the voting process as well.

State Govt aims to provide quality edu to every student, asserts Gehlot

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met school students at his residence on Monday.

These students came from Dasha Humad Ed ucational Institute lo cated in Sagwara city of Dungarpur district.

The Chief Minister said that it is the aim of the State Government to provide quality educa tion to every student.

“Provision has been made by the State Gov ernment to provide free education to 200 meritorious students abroad. Anupriti coaching scheme is be

ing operated to help students prepare for competitive exams. Ma hatma Gandhi English Medium Schools have been opened in all the districts to provide free quality education in English to students of economically weaker

sections,” Gehlot said.

Water Resources Minister Mahendrajit Singh Malviya while addressing the gather ing, said that Vagad region has made un precedented progress in education due to gov ernment’s policies.

(1)

Ashok Gehlot and GS Dotasra show their inked fingers after casting their respective votes for the Congress President polls at AICC Headquarters in Jaipur on Monday. (2) Sachin Pilot casts the vote for the Congress President elections at AICC Headquarters in Jaipur on Monday.

(3) Vaibhav Gehlot exercises his franchise for Congress President polls on Monday.

—PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

‘THERE’s NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE’

z Highlighting the impor tance of Bharat Jodo Yatra & Congress Prez polls, Gehlot praised Congress’s policies and constitution saying, “Bharat Jodo Yatra has stirred up the country. Rahul Gandhi’s visit sent a message to the country. Rahul ji’s message is related to the future of the country. An atmosphere of love, brotherhood and goodwill should be cre ated within the country. ”

z “Mallikarjun Kharge will win with a huge major ity. He is an experienced leader doing politics for 50 years, has been in Assem bly 9 times, in LS twice & presently is LoP in RS. He has org experience as well. So if such a personality gets a chance, I think he will breathe new life into Congress. The youth can work hard, but there is no substitute for experience,” Gehlot said.

z “AAP and Kejriwal are making a record of false promises. Delhi is its prime example. It makes me very sad that a new party that wants to enter the political arena, but the language in which Kejriwal talks, and his body language, also he has impressed the entire media. I don’t know what is the reason. But what is the reason for the hugenumber of times Kejriwal comes in the media? remains a matter of concern. What is the reason that you are giving extra weight to a political party like this & a national party like Congress isn’t being covered.

Everyone is witness to BJP High Command’s ‘injustice’ with Raje: CM

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Taking a dig at BJP, CM Ashok Gehlot said that the “injustice” the party’s High Com mand is doing with for mer CMVasundhara Raje is being seen by everyone. “Such a situ ation has never hap pened in Congress & ex- CMs have been given respect and positions.

To a question about Raje, who is a BJP na tional V-P, targeting the Congress govt, he claimed, “Looking at the situation created by BJP for her, it becomes

her duty to say certain things in such a way that she can come back to relevance. This is natural, I don’t mind her because of the in justice that BJP is do ing to her. It is in front of everyone. With a for mer CM like Raje, you do not even behave properly, do not even talk, do not give ap pointment, this has never happened in our party. When you behave in this way, after she is not on the (chief minis ter) post, then what will she do? She will also do something.”

The enthusi asm of the peo ple in voting shows the power of de mocracy. There is im portant place of democ racy in the Congress party’s Constitution.

Bharat Jodo Yatra is being taken out to strengthen democracy. People of India are be ing linked to the main stream of the Constitu tion. We are all with Rahul Gandhi in his initiative.

—Sachin Pilot, Cong leader

STATE GOVT’S NOD TO RECRUIT 46, 500 TEACHERS

Providing relief to youths preparing for the various competitive examinations, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot government has approved the recruitment of 46,500 teachers. This includes 21,000 posts in Level 1 and 25,500 posts in Level 2. These posts will also include 4,500 posts of special edu cation teachers.

393 Rajasthan PCC members cast their votes in Jaipur

Total 396 votes were cast with 192 votes in one booth and 204 in an another one

Yogesh Sharma

Jaipur: Voting for the National President of Congress ended on Monday as 393 Ra jasthan PCC members cast their vote at the state Congress head quarters in Jaipur. No tably, there are 414 PCC members from Ra jasthan and some of these members cast their votes in the city from where the Bharat Jodo Yatra is passing through, whereas Sachin Pilot cast his vote in Delhi.

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Among other leaders, MLA Wajib Ali is abroad, while Raghav endra Mirdha didn’t vote due to his mother’s demise. Some others couldn’t come due to illhealth, while some PCC members remained DROs or PROs and cast their votes in other cit ies. First vote was cast by State Congress Pres ident GS Dotasra. CM Ashok Gehlot, Dr BD Kalla, Vishvendra Sin gh, Mahesh Joshi, Ma hendra Chaudhary & other PCC members cast their votes.

ARRANGEMENTS IN PLACE

All the voters were given ID cards with barcodes so that they could be identified and cast their votes.

z Voting was done through ballot paper and for this two polling booths were set up.

z PRO Rajendra Singh Kumpawat left for Delhi with two ballot boxes that were sealed before the de parture. He met PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasara before leaving for Delhi and expressed gratitude to him and his entire team.

z The ballot box of numbers 41 and 42 came to Jaipur PCC and a total of 395 votes were cast in both the boxes which included 394 votes for Rajasthan PCC delegates and two votes of PRO and APRO.

z Out of the remaining 21 votes, 6 could not be cast, whereas 15 votes were cast in other places outside Raj.

z Raghavendra Mirdha, CP Joshi, Narayan Singh and Leela Maderna did not vote while Sachin Pilot, Rama Pilot, Raghu Sharma, Harish Chaudhary, Neeraj Dangi, Pawan Godara, Khiladi Bairwa, Pawan Kheda, Dheeraj Gurjar, Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Krishna Poonia cast their vote out of Rajasthan.

cerns.”

Without naming,... beyond logic. That has been the level of rela tionship between me and the Gandhi family, it was so, it is so and will be for life,” Gehlot said, and added, “Even after October 19, my relation with the Gandhi family will remain the same as it has been for the last 50 years. I can say this with certainty.”

On aspersions being cast on Gehlot’s talks with Rahul, the CM said, “Talks have been held with Rahul Gandhi and the conversation will continue even further. As much as you people express apprehensions, express doubts and wor ry about me, but I have answered your con

Talking to reporters at the PCC office here after casting his vote in the party’s presidential poll, Gehlot expressed confidence that Mall ikarjun Kharge will win the election and infuse a new life in the organisa tion.

However, without naming Sachin Pilot, Gehlot said young lead ers who are still in the Congress should work hard and when the time comes, the central lead ership will give them a chance just like he and other leaders got their chances.

He called leaders such as Jyotiraditya Scindia, RPN Singh and Jitin Parsada, who left the

Congress to join the BJP, “opportunists”.

“Those who left the Congress are opportun istic people. They got a chance to become Union ministers at a young age. They got it without any struggle. Whether it is Scindia Ji, Jitin Prasada Ji or RPN Singhji,” he said.

Asked about those creating an unrest with in Congress, Gehlot, without naming anyone, said, “The message for them is that we worked for the party when it was faced with many chal lenges, when we lost polls. When good days come, opportunities will come their way. My best wishes are for those who are still in Congress.”

CM to inaugurate City Park developed by RHB on October

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: CM Ashok Ge hlot will inaugurate the City Park at Mansaro var, developed by the Rajasthan Housing Board, on 21 October.

Board commissioner Pawan Arora said that the inaugural ceremo ny will be held at the Entrance Plaza of the park at the Madhyam Mark on Mansarovar.

The function will be presided over by UDH Minister Shanti Kumar Dhariwal. Sanganer, MLA Ashok Lahoty will be the special guest. Chief Secretary Usha Sharma, DGP ML

Lather, Chief of UDH Department, UDH Sec retary Kunjilal Meena and other senior offic ers will also be present in this programme. Rajasthan’s tallest national flag and grand steel structure of Mad hya Marg Entry Plaza are major attractions

The RHB Commis sioner said that the CM and other guests would visit the park through golf carts before its in auguration. He in formed that the first phase of this ambi tious project has been completed. The domed steel structure of the grand entry plaza built

on the Madhyam Marg in the first phase, the attractive fountain and

the tallest (213 feet) na tional flag of Ra jasthan and the pictur

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

z Park developed on 52 acres of land.

A long jogging track has been made with attractive lighting and music

z The park has several unique artefacts to attract the visitors z 25,000 flowering and fruit plants of 32 different species and 40,000 shrubs have been planted with Japa nese Miyawaki method

z In the first phase itself, 17 sculp tures made of stone & metal, toilet block, 2 parking areas, oxy hub, rock fountain, attractive benches and RO Water drinking station are complete

esque Lower Lake with an area of about 2,000 square meters near it,

2,967 houses under 15 housing schemes to be inaugurated

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awan Arora informed that in the pro gramme, the CM will also inaugurate 2,967 houses constructed in 15 housing schemes of 11 different cities of the State. The possession letter of these houses will be given to the allottees by the Board. Ac cording to the budget announcement 202122, the construction of these houses has been completed on time. These houses are made under VatikaandMahlaAwasYojana in Jaipur, Mahatma Gandhi Sambal Awas Yojana Phase I and II at Badli in Jodhpur as well as the schemes of smaller cities like Nasirabad, Kishangarh, Niwai, Abu Road, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Shahpura, Bhinder and Banswara. Most of these houses belong to EWS and LIG categories.

are the main features of this park. A total of 34 work or

works, against which all these works have been completed with an amount of Rs 54.99 crore.

ders worth Rs 61.31 crore were issued for the first phase of

The Housing Com missioner said that in the second phase, Foun tain Square, V.T. Road, Aravalli Marg and New Sanganer Road at En try Plaza, Botanical Garden, Exposition Ground, construction of food court on the lines of Jaipur Chau pati and works of Up per Lake in 2,500 square meter area are under construction. On whose completion, an amount of 58.54 crores is likely to be spent.

ECI also undermined its own credibility by not deciding to hold assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat on the same date, the CM said

Lively sculptures and beautifully lit up fountains would attract visitors to City Park.

—PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

FROM P1…

CM Ashok Gehlot addresses the students of Humad Shiksha Sansthan, Sagwara in Dungarpur at CM’s Residence on Monday. Also seen here is Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya & others.

midst the dazzling light, glimpses of magnificence and elegance were witnessed in the grand finale of the 9th edition of Rajasthan’s biggest and most prestigious beauty pageant Elite Miss Rajasthan 2022. Shweta Raje won the title of Elite Miss Rajasthan 2022 in this magnific event held on Sunday at Samskara Resort on Ajmer Road. On the other hand, Taj Devshree Hada and Sheena Parashar the first runner-up and second runner up won their names. While

Disha Nareda and Shivangi Singh Rao were declared runner-ups.

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra graced the program as the chief guest and motivated the finalists. During this, Directors of Elite Miss Rajasthan Gaurav Gaur, Anil Bhattar, Ajit Soni, PN Doody, Nakul Vijay, Yasheel Pandel and Patron of the program JD Maheshwari congratulated the winners for their bright future.

During the finale, Charvi Tanya Dutta, Aditi Hyundai, Himmat Singh and Akanksha Bhalla were present as judges to test all the contestants. Talent from cities like Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota as well as small areas and villages of Rajasthan got a chance to show their skills on the ramp. The event took place in five designer sequence rounds, the

first round showcased designer Varsha Jangid’s western designer collection.

In the second round, the girls performed the ramp walk with 32 saris of Bhaiya who came from Bagru. This was followed by a multi-designer round, wherein 17 eminent designers from Rajasthan showcased their collection, in which the top 15 girls were shortlisted by the jury. After which the question answer round with the top 6 selected from all the contestants was followed by the finale round in the fashion designer Heena Balani’s Garments crowned the winner of this season. Meanwhile, the girls’ title announcement round was also special. The judges announced the top 3 on the basis of talent, confidence, intelligence and introduction of the models.

KAVITA

(From Left) 5th runner up Shivangi Singh Rao, 3rd runner up Varunavi Singh, 2nd runner up Sheena Parashar, Miss Elite Rajasthan 2022 Winner Shweta Raje, 1st runner up Devshree Hada and 4th runner up Disha Nareda

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Gaurav Gaur, Shivangi Singh Rao, Shweta Raje, Devshree Hada, Sheena Parashar and Varunavi Singh

—PHOTOS BY SUNIL SHARMA AND MUKESH KIRADOO

Role of Social Media in the Promotion of Art and Artists

necting with others.

Social media is not only helping artists, institutions and galleries to improve outreach and audience engagement, but its effective use is also becoming an invaluable marketing tool to engage with new audiences and create new sales channels.

After ‘tech savvy’ it is the ‘social media savvy’ that has become synonymous with today’s generation. About 2/3rd of online Indians spend time on different social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, etc. Even the trend of sending personal emails seems to have become obsolete as compared to the usage of social media. But why is this media becoming so popular in India? Interaction, live chat, status updates, image - as well as video-sharing are a few of the major aspects that play a role in the popularity of social media. Social media is defined as “forms of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content. Customer responses, interaction and brand awareness is the reason companies are using social media in India and across the globe. Its multiple roles played by social media beyond its core role of mere communicating information are leading to its popularity.

India has the world’s largest number of Facebook users and the third largest internet users in the world after the US and China. In the modern era, everything is online. “Social media are primarily Internet-based tools for sharing and discussing information among human beings.”

Linked In, a professional business-related networking site, allows companies/ promoters of events to create professional profiles for themselves, and their business to facilitate networking and con-

Till the advent of social media mouth publicity, the use of media (TV, Print media, advertisements) was the most resorted means of popularizing art and cultural shows and bringing fame to artists. But gradually

artists have understood the importance of social media and they do promote their products through Facebook,

platforms, which offer them the chance to comment, like, and share content, and they may even speak with their

they have lost credibility and have become too time-consuming and with their limited reach are getting out fashioned. Today’s youth wants everything “Now”. They are

Twitter, Google+, and so on. It is the right time for every artist, promoter of art and art lover to adopt social media as the key tool. Fans and artists are connected through Social Media

favourite artists. Artists using Social Media can develop stronger relationships with their fans as one of the strongest benefits of using it.

Today, artists and businesses use social media to get closer to their audiences and meet customers where they are - regardless of geographic location. Being present on social media allows creative minds to express themselves with more liberty, frequency, and intimacy, and eventually promote their work and generate sales. While each social media platform, and each expert, has its own standards on how often to post, what’s important is consistency. Recent surveys show that an ever-growing percentage of the general public discovers art primarily

through social media, rather than by visiting museums and galleries, especially among younger demographics. Instagram is arguably the most important social network for contemporary art today, Instagram’s incredible success is due to people’s need for interaction, archiving, self-expression, escapism and peeking- this makes it clear why the visually-driven platform seems to be art enthusiasts’ favourite place to share artworks, and it is also becoming a legitimate contemporary art medium of its own. True, quality content matters but it can only shine through a proper medium.

There are some negative aspects of social media it is time-consuming, requires constancy and dedication, work of artists available for comparison in open fora and can be discouraging for young emerging artists, doesn’t guarantee success and finally, the quantity and quality of stuff on social media platforms can be overwhelming and may not be so authenticated. Nevertheless, the advantages of social media platforms outnumber the disadvantages. These are:- its easy accessibility, almost free or with the least expenses, easy to connect to an audience no matter where an artist is located, gives an artist a chance to showcase the amount of work which happens behind the scenes: the trials, the attempts and the dialogue necessary to create art. Social media makes it easy for artists to get noticed and viewed by their peers and the public grows and fosters uniqueness and creativity.

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20

Things move positively on the academic front and encourage you to give your best. Good man management will help you in completing a project or assignment in time. Travelling with your near and dear ones to the countryside will prove immensely fulfilling. Blessings of someone will fulfilling your expectations.

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

Switching to healthy foods will be the key to remaining fit and active. A family issue may need to be deliberated upon, so that it does not disturb domestic harmony. An out of town invitation will tempt some to undertake the journey. Spirituality may bring a special meaning to your life.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

Change of diet will improve health. A difference of opinion may pit you against a family elder. Those compelled to travel are likely to find interesting company. Some of you will be able to add to your wealth and even plan to buy property. You are set to enjoy the exclusive company of people of eminence.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Time is favourable as your real estate investments start giving handsome returns. An official trip is likely to keep you tied up. Your help and support to a youngster will help boost his or her self-confidence. Those trying to achieve their professional targets will succeed.

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

Your professionalism is likely to be praised at work. Someone’s unexpected arrival at home threatens to upset your personal plans. Seeing new places, meeting new people is in store for some. There is nothing that can go wrong today, except things involving property.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

Those in the financial sector can hope to start making profits. You may think up ways of improving your health. A major renovation work may be undertaken at home. A journey is likely to take you down the memory lane. Travel stars look bright for some, especially for overseas travel.

YOUR DAY

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

You are likely to experience a positive phase in your existence. Favourable decision can be expected regarding a piece of property under dispute. Those in tourism and hospitality sectors will find new opportunities knocking at their door. You may take the initiative of organising a family gathering.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

A trip with friends will be both enjoyable and therapeutic. Family life will remain stable and provide you a firm foundation from where to venture forth. This is the best time for launching your ideas at work. Money multiplies through excellent financial planning. The day turns out well for you.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 23 - DEC 22

Meeting someone new is likely to enlarge your social circle. Something you had wanted for the home may be gifted to you. Your ideas will work on the professional front and speed up the progress. Your financial condition is not bad, you possess the potential to earn much more. Overall health remains good.

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20 Businesspersons are likely to do good business today and earn well. The day proves excellent for you, both personally and professionally. Appease someone in the family to have your way.You may have to put your foot down against a trip you are reluctant to go on. Keep a close track of the progress.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19 You will be able to get the study stream you desire on the academic front. Going is likely to get better on the professional front. Purchasing a new car or an expensive appliance is indicated. Children can keep you entertained. The day is favourable to get a project underway.

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

Some additional perks can be expected by those in the private sector. An enjoyable outing is on the cards for some. Family life will cruise along smoothly and give you time for rest and recoup. A promotion or a prestigious appointment is in store for those in a government job.

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Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

FIRST INDIA

INDIA

THE SENSATIONAL SQUAD

irst India Queen, where beauties from pan India will compete for the privileged titles and crowns, at Hotel Sahara Star in Mumbai on October 21, revealed its top 30 finalists recently! And now it's time to bring to light the successful partners behind the

hundred women from across the country walked the ramp and showcased their talent during various auditions rounds held across multiple cities. Grooming and training sessions were held where contestants prepared in various aspects to enhance confidence, fitness and other areas of development that are needed to become a supermodel.

First India Queen is curated by Blanckanvas Media and the finale will be choreo-

graphed by Parimal Mehhta. Apart from cash incentives, and gorgeous crowns by SVAR Fine Jewellery, the winners will also win Brand endorsements and SM influencer contracts, calendar shoots and more. Anjali Khandal has been selected as the face of the First India Queen, the young innocent beauty from Rajasthan is the symbol for lakhs of young girls, who hope to make it big in the world of glamour. Parimal Mehhta

said, "We are extremely excited and gratified to have come up with this season of First India Queen. This season, we are also proud to announce various perks for the winners that'll highlight not just their victory but a blend of their uniqueness and high-spirited attitude. The brand is a true personification of a beauty queen. I congratulate all the partners for their constant support."

More partners of the grand show to be announced tomorrow.

FIRST INDIA AND BHARAT 24Media partner

and brand association partner

WOMEN-

partner

MITALI DUSAD cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai

Parimal Mehhta, Founder, Blanckanvas Media

Madhuri Bhosale Founder, IRA Women

Khalid Ansari IP consultant

Raghuveer Jhaveri Founder, Parram Parraa

Netra Saxena, Founder and CEO - Ira

Anjali Khandal

Jagdeesh Chandra

SHADES OF CULTURE AND TRADITION!

CITY FIRST

The 8th day of Lokrang Ma hotsav wit nessed a glimpse of In dia’s colourful culture at Jkk on Monday. The folk mu sic of the tribal commu nities of Bihar, Jharkhand as well as the hill states like Jam mu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand were pre sented by the artists. The enthusiasm of Pun jab and the simplicity of Rajasthani artists captivated the audience.

On this occasion, JKK’s super Director General Priyanka Jod hawat said that Lokrang Mahotsav is a better opportunity to

Sanseinn fever!

On surpassing 76 Million views on the studio version audio track, San seinn has released a music video re cently. The song is composed and written by the famous singer, actor, and song writer Himesh Res hammiya. The song features Sawai Bhatt, an Indian Idil fame singer, This music video is very close to Sawai Bhatt because it’s his debut song that crossed 76 + million views on YouTube and

across all other plat forms. This song is released on Sawai’s YouTube Channel.

Sawai Bhatt is a very talented singer and has worked with the legendary Himesh Resham miya on 8 block buster hit songs so far. This song is also featuring Inter national Supermodel Himani Dave. She started listening to his songs as a fan whilst watching him on Indian idol season 12. The video was shot at Arna Jharna, The Thar Desert Mu seum of Rajasthan.

get to know not only the folk art but also the language, dress and lifestyle of different parts of India.

In Shilpgram, 100 artists from five states

gave various perfor mances. These includ ed Maand singing of Rajasthan, Jhijhiya of Bihar, Pambai of Tamil Nadu, Jadugari and others. The splendour

of the handicrafts fair is made on sight. In dia’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Sanjay Rana also reached Shilpgram and appreciated the skill of the artisans.

GAME OF GLAMOUR AND BEAUTY

CITY FIRST

The Grand fashion show, Miss Su permodel World Wide-2022 by Ru baru Group took place at the Miracle Re sort located on Si kar Road on Satur day, in which about 30 countries ramp up supermodels from Rus sia, Mexico, Kazakh stan, Brazil, New Zea land, etc. walked and showed the hallmark of fashion. During the oc casion, Priyanka Nitin Dubey, director of Pri yanka’s event, said, “Cultural exchange was the motive of the pag eant. The event took place in three phases which showcased the traditional dresses of India along with inter national fashion, design and culture. The Grand fashion show, Miss Su permodel World Wide2022 by Rubaru Group took place at the Miracle Resort located on Sikar Road on Saturday, in which about 30 coun

tries ramp up super models from Russia, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Brazil, New Zealand, etc. walked and showed the hallmark of fash ion. During the occa sion, Priyanka Nitin Dubey, director of Priyanka’s event, said, “Cultural ex change was the motive of the pag eant. The event took place in three phases which showcased the traditional dresses of India along with in ternational fashion, design and culture.

DURING THE

Jazbaa Foundation K Jashne Taleem 2022, a felicitation programme was organised at Haj House, Jaipur on Sunday in which more than 150 talented students of minority society were honoured. Jagdeesh Chandra graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and felicitated the young achievers. MLA Amin Kagzi was present as the Guest of honour and congratulated the winners on the occasion. During this, students performed patriotic songs as well as the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao theme.

Country’s famous event management company Event Guru bagged three Gold Awards in the corporate sector at the 8th edition of Eventsthan organised by Federation of Rajasthan Event Managers. Event Guru has won Gold in the category of Best Corporate Event for Ayushi Chintan Shivir in Udaipur as well as Best Product Launch of the Year (Indian Oil XP100 Launch) and Best Lifestyle Event (International Present Crown Ring Ceremony Jaipur Club).

Dr Vijay Basotia, Senior Vice President of Rajasthan Gaur Brahmin Mahasabha and National Vice President of National Vipra Foundation has been elected as a member of the Expert Advisory Committee of Rajasthan State Vipra Welfare Board recently. Dr Vijay Basotia has been appointed as a member of the Vipra Samaj business organisations and how Has been appointed to advise on how to get basic facilities.

The ongoing 5-day Doctors Cultural Fest at Sushruta Auditorium of SMS Hospital, Jaipur witnessed the colour of drama staging and fashion show on Sunday. About 300 doctors from Rajasthan participated in the program as 10 teams. Anil Chauhan organised antakshari for doctors. The organiser of the event, Dr Tarun Ojha said that the fashion show was the main attraction of the event.

Phir Saal, a Pandit Kashmiri Food Festival is being organised at Hotel Hilton Jaipur. Various exclusive dishes are being served in the festival. Youth Icon Rishee Miglani also visited the place and enjoyed the Kashmiri love with his mother.

Former

mention of Maand, Manganiyar and Languria singing, Turra Kalangi, Kuchamani Khayal and Gavari, Lok Natya, Sahariya and Tuntia Swang, Rammat of Bikaner, Nat tradition of Rajasthan, Puppet dance and folk instruments.

In finals of Polywood Polo Tournament Kanota Polo team defeated Krishna polo team by 8 goals to 5. Pratap Kanota scored 5 goals, Hemant Kasana scored 1 goal and Lakshaya Sharma scored 2 goals.

Chief guest of the day was Shreyansh Dabariya, the director of dabariya polywood Ltd. X arm wrestling champion and passionate horseman.

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Promotion Council, Rajiv Arora on Monday.Inspired

Rajasthan,

Rajasthani

Mahendra Parakh

Sharma

present

Rajasthan Road Riders, a cyclist group and wildlife enthusiast from Jaipur, have extended their support to World Animal Protection’s campaign No Pride In Elephant Ride to phase out elephant rides used as an attraction for tourism at Amer Fort Jaipur and to bring back the thrust upon the suffering faced by captive elephants used for tourist rides, and other entertainment activities recently.

The Challengers Club performed a function of the T-shirt launch of the club at a cafe located on JLN Road on Sunday. In which a Jubaan session was organised along with the T-shirt launch of the club. World record holders Shri Vishnu Tak, Kunj Rungta, Rohit Dhaka, Manish Jangid and Ankur Gupta were also welcomed on the occasion.

100 club members were present in the said session.

Chef Abhishek Sunil Mattoo and Rahul Wali

Anjana Miglani greeted by Gen Manager Vinodh. Also seen is Rishee Miglani

Himani Dave and Sawai Bhatt

Jagdeesh Chandra greeted by Aroob Abdul Aziz. Also seen are Janab Khanu Khan Budwali and Janab Athar Ansari Inam

Enthralling Dogari dance performance

IFS Sanjay Rana during his visit at Shilpgram

Glimpse from the magic show

Kaylee Roxanne Portegies Zwart, Alina Cheveleva, Alexandra Mar Bautista Rosales, Nova retalista and Sonia Mansour

Gorgeous divas during the finale

—PHOTOS

BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Dr Rajesh Arora and Dr Akshi Aggarwal