First India-Jaipur Edition-20th December 2022

NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE ECHOES IN UPPER HOUSE

Oppn walks out of RS as Dhankhar rejects Chinese incursions debate!

New Delhi: Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha walked out on Monday after Chair rejected demands for debate on Chinese incursion on borders.

Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected all the nine notices under rule 267 saying they were not in order. However, Congress and other parties kept insisting on their demand for suspension of business so the issue could be taken up.

But the chair did not relent, leading to MPs of the Congress, Left, DMK and other parties staging a walkout.

Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha passed a bill for the repression of piracy on high seas with life imprisonment along with death penalty for convicts. Foreign Minister Jaishankar said government is including option of life in prison.

New Delhi: EAM S Jaishakar took strong exception to word “pitai” used for Indian soldiers by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi last week. Jaishankar said in LS that word “pitai” should not be used for country’s soldiers. “Our soldiers are standing at a height of 13,000 feet in Yangtse and guarding

2023-24,

The second national conference of chief secretaries will be held in Delhi from January 5-January 7 and it will be a significant step towards further strengthening the partnership between the Centre and state govts, the official told PTI.

our border. They should be respected,” Jaishankar said.

New Delhi: India’s level of expectation from Pakistanis is “never very high”, EAM S Jaishankar said on Monday, in his first comments over the personal attack made by his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jaishankar said, “Our expectation levels with the Pakistanis are never very high.”

New Delhi: Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday said that “terror incidents in J&K decreased by 168 per cent” since the Modi government came to power and “Left Wing Extremism incidents were down by over 265 per cent” since 2015.

Thakur said, “the Modi government undertook decisive actions which yielded definitive results.”

Surgical strikes in 2016 were in response to the Uri attack. Balakot Air strikes in 2019 were in response to the Pulwama bombing, so all these decisive actions yielded defini-

Shah lays out plan for ‘Bangla-Vijay’!

New Delhi: It seems that the BJP top brass has finally taken a call on how the party wants to move ahead in the politically volatile state of West Bengal. After facing a defeat in the assembly elections, the party will put all its might in local outreach rallies. Moreover, Shah has reportedly also asked the party leaders in state why has the left’s vote share increased while BJP’s hasnt.

In view of the 2024 General Elections, BJP has taken an aggressive stance in Bengal that

has 42 Lok sabha seats. For this, rallies have been planned - about 30 in all - throughout 2023

and of these some mega rallies will also be addressed by PM Narendra Modi. Notably, Amit Shah, on Saturday, asked state leaders to focus on holding smaller rallies. It is also being said that every month 2-3 rallies will be held in approx two dozen constituencies already chosen by the high command.

Amit Shah and BJP national President JP Nadda, it is being said, will address a dozen rallies each during this time.

tive results,” Thakur told reporters here.

He said since 2014, violence due to insurgency has come down by 80 per cent, civilian deaths decreased by 89 per cent and 6,000 militants have surrendered.

Thakur said, “an era of peace has started in the northeastern region under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.”

Baghel takes dig at Bajrang Dal

New Delhi: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on Monday took a sharp swipe at members of the Bajrang Dal, over a song from Shah Rukh KhanDeepika Padukone starrer “Pathaan”, and spoke about the significance of saffron colour among ascetics as he said that the colour symbolises sacrifice.

NAFRAT KE BAZAAR MEIN, MOHABBAT KI DUKAN KHOL RAHA HU: RAHUL

Aditi Nagar, Yogesh Sharma & Ashwini Yadav

Malakhera: Having travelled for a fortnight in Rajasthan and coming face to face with the people of the state, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi was at his poetic best on Monday when, while addressing a mega crowd at Malakhera in Alwar district os the state, Rahul jibed at BJP leaders and stressed that he is out to open a place of

love and brotherhood amid an environment of hatred.

“I do not find BJP leaders to be bad. When I go

on the way, they point and ask what are you doing? I want to answer them that I am opening a shop of love in the mar-

ket of hatred. Come, you also open a shop of love in the market. Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Sardar Patel, Ambedkar all had opened shop of love in the market of hatred,” the Gandhis scion said.

Rahul said that the best scheme for the poor is in Rajasthan.

“In the state before Rajasthan, people used to say that we have to get kidney transplant done, we do not have money.

Turn to P8

Alwar: Poor families covered under the Ujjwala scheme will be given 12 LPG cylinders a year for Rs 500 each in Rajasthan from April 1, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced on Monday. Gehlot made the announcement in the presence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi at a rally here on the sidelines of the “Bharat Jodo Yatra”. “I am preparing for the budget next month…. Right now, I want to say only one thing. Under the sham of the Ujjwala scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided the poor with LPG connections but the cylinders are lying empty as the rates have increased from Rs 400 to Rs 1,040,” the veteran Congress leader said. “I would like to announce on this occasion that those who are below the poverty line and covered by the Ujjwala scheme, a study of their category would be conducted and from April 1, they will be given 12 cylinders a year for Rs 500 each,” he added. Gehlot said his government would take one step after another to ease out the impact of inflation on people. Turn to P8

Millet Meal for Modi

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to host a “millet-only” lunch for PM Narendra Modi and all the members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday in the Parliament premises.

Lunch

Special chefs from Karnataka to cater to MPs with delectable ragi Idlis, dosas. Other items like ragi and jawar rotis, bajra and jawar khichdi along with bajra kheer to be served among many others.

Millet was notified as a nutritiouscereal in April 2018 and was also included in the Poshan Mission campaigns.

Asia and Africa, primarily India, Nigeria and Sudan are primary producers and consumers of millet crops.

15 million

tonnes of millet produced in India, in last 5 years

SEVERAL VARITIES OF MILLETS

Proso millets (common millet)

Sorghum and pearl millet

Ragi (finger millets)

Cheena (proso millets)

Jodhpur: Bhairon Singh Rathore, a BSF veteran of the 1971 India-Pakistan war whose bravery at Rajasthan’s Longewala post was portrayed by actor Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood movie ‘Border’, died in Jodhpur on Monday. He was 81. P7

ELON MUSK ASKS TWITTER USERS TO VOTE ON WHETHER HE SHOULD STAY AS BOSS

Washington: Elon Musk has asked Twitter users to vote whether he should quit as head of Twitter. In a poll, Musk tweeted, “ “Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of poll”.

BULLET TRAIN: OVER 98% LAND ACQUIRED IN MAHA

Meanwhile, LS passes bill to deal with maritime piracy and Appropriation Bills moved in RS

Should not disrespect our jawans: EAM objects to ‘pitai’ word by Rahul Gandhi

“Terror attacks down 168%, ‘naxalism’ by 265% in Modi govt”

“INDIA DIDN’T EXPECT ANYTHING FROM PAK”

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge (not in the pic) and Rahul Gandhi gave the message to eradicate hatred from the country in a huge public meeting held in Alwar on Monday.

MODI TO CHAIR 2ND NAT’L CONFERENCE OF CHIEF SECRETARIES NEXT MONTH

New Delhi: Ahead of the Union Budget

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the ‘second national conference of chief secretaries’ in the national capital next month, a senior government official said.

Opposition MPs walk out from the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi on Monday. —PHOTO BY PTI

being hosted to mark “Millet Year”, a special initiative by PM Narendra Modi, after which United Nations declared 2023 as the International Year of Millet (IYOM).

JDA to take loan from NCRPB for Metro Rail route expansion

THE TOTAL COST OF EXPANSION OF JAIPUR METRO RAIL ROUTE IS `1192.32 CR

Abhishek Shrivastava

Jaipur: The Jaipur Development Authority will expand the Metro Rail route. The total cost of expansion of the Metro route is Rs 1192.32 crore. The JDA will take a loan from National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) and give it to the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation.

The State Finance Department gave instructions to JDA in this regard. JDA has sent a proposal to NCRPB for the loan requirement.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had announced in the budget to expand the Metro Rail route from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar and from Mansarovar to Ajmer Road.

At present, Jaipur Metro Rail runs between Badi Chaupar to

METRO RAIL ROUTE JDA’s EXPANSION PLAN

Metro

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Under package One B, an underground Metro corridor was constructed from Chandpole to Badi Chaupar. 

According to CM Gehlot’s budget announcement, Metro route is to be expanded under Package One C & One D.

Under package One C, a Metro corridor will be constructed from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar via Ramganj Chaupar.

An underground Metro corridor will be built from Badi Chaupar to Ramganj Chaupar and beyond that to the boundary of the wall.

According to the approval given by the state finance department, JDA will take out a loan for the expansion of the metro route. 

JDA will provide interest free loan to Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation by taking loan from financial institutions 

The total cost of expansion of the metro route is Rs 1192.32 crore. 

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The total cost of Package One C is Rs 993.51 crore.

Cost of Package One D is Rs 204.81 cr. 

JDA has sent a proposal to the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) to take the loan.

HC seeks affidavit on compensation amount

PILOT DEMANDS SPECIAL PACKAGES FROM STATE & CENTRAL GOVT

Jaipur:

Pilot has

government to give special packages for the families of Jodhpur’s

Jodhpur: Taking a suo moto cognizance of media reports about compensation to the victims of the cylinder blast tragedy in Jodhpur, the High Court has sought an affidavit from the Finance Secretary on the determinants of the quantum of compensation and the scheme under which it is sanctioned.

The court also gave reference to the agreement of the government with the demonstrators seeking a special package for the victims of Bhungra gas cylinder blast victims.

Taking cognisance of the matter, a bench of justice Dinesh Mehta has also referred the file to the chief justice for the listing of the matter with an appropriate bench for hearing. The court also gave instructions to Mehta.

tragedy victims. On December 8, a cylinder blast in Bhungra of Shergarh division of the district triggered a fire leaving about 50 people injured. Pilot wrote letters to the Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot demanding a special package to the families of the deceased and the injured in the incident. In the letter to the Union Minister, Pilot has demanded that maximum financial compensation should be made available to the families of the deceased and the injured by the Ministry and the Indian Oil Corporation. Similarly, in the letter to the Chief Minister Gehlot, the former deputy CM demanded that by the state government, financial compensation should be issued to the families of the deceased and injured under a special package. He also demanded from the state government to ensure employment to at least one each from the families of the deceased and injured. He said that many of the injured are in serious condition. “The victims of this heart-wrenching tragedy in village Bhungra should be supported by giving them maximum financial compensation,” Pilot wrote in the letter. He will reach Jodhpur by Mandore Express and will go to Bhungra village in Shergarh. He will meet the family members of the victims and will pay tributes to the deceased persons.

The former deputy CM will also go to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital to meet the injured. Pilot will also take feedback from the family members of the victims.

Delhi: The Bhungra cylinder explosion case was raised in Parliament on Monday. Karauli-Dholpur MP Dr Manoj Rajoriya raised the issue of the cylinder blast during question hour in Lok Sabha. “No action has been taken against the officers who were guilty in this case. Maximum compensation should be given to the family members of those who died and those injured in the tragic incident,” said Lok Sabha MP Dr Rajoriya.

LIFE-SAVING VEHICLES

RAJE TO REACH JODHPUR TODAY, TO MEET FAMILIES OF VICTIMS

Jodhpur: Former chief minister Vasundhara Raje will reach Jodhpur from Delhi today to condole the death of people in a cylinder blast incident in Bhungra. She will reach Bhungra in Shergarh and will meet the family members of the victim.

Raje will console them.

BJP’s former district president Bhopal Singh Badla said that Raje will reach Jodhpur from Delhi by a flight and will move to Bhungra village. Raje will return to Delhi from Jodhpur on the same day.

DIYA EXTENDS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BLAST VICTIMS

Jaipur: Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari has extended support to the victims of Bhungra cylinder blast victims and announced financial aid of Rs 11 lakhs to the victims. MP Diya Kumari also appealed to people from the community to support the victims of the cylinder blast. She termed the incident as an unfortunate tragic incident and also condemned the lack of efforts of the state govt.

Mansarovar. Under the budget announcement of the Chief Minister, the existing route of the Metro is to be expanded from both sides of Badi Chaupar and Mansarovar. A corridor of two to three kilometres in length will be constructed at both ends of the route.

The total cost of expansion of Jaipur Metro Rail route is Rs 1192.32 crore. Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation had sent the proposal of financial approval for Package One C and Package One D to the state government. The Chief Minister has given financial approval for the proposal. According to this, the JDA has been given an important responsibility in raising the necessary funds for the expansion of the Metro route.

JDA frees prime land of encroachment in Chomu

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The JDA’s enforcement squad, on the instructions of Chief Controller of JDA, Raghuveer Saini freed land of encroachment by breaking the wall boundary on Monday. The land mafia had occupied 700 square yards of valuable land near Tehsil in Rampura Dabri town in Chomu.

After this action, there was a stir among the land mafia. Saini said that after receiving a complaint of illegal occupation of about 700 square yards of precious government land, notice was given to them first. The team of zone 12 completely demolished the illegal structures.

Ambedkar Univ’s VC faces inquiry regarding edu qualif

Choudhary

Jaipur: Yet another vice-chancellor is in controversy in Rajasthan. The vice chancellor of Dr BR Ambedkar Law University, Dr Dev Swarup is facing an inquiry by a committee appointed by Raj Bhawan regarding his educational qualification.

On the complaint that Dev Swarup concealed information of his educational qualification as LLB in the application for appointment as VC in the law university which he had mentioned in previous bio data at the time of appointment as the VC of the University of Rajasthan, the Raj Bhawan ordered an inquiry in July.

It was also alleged that the LLB degree which Dr Devswarup possesses was invalid.

The VC has sought a

Discussion held on 100 years completion of Sangh in Jaipur

First India Bureau

Jaipur: On the second day of the Gyanam Festival of RSS in Jaipur, a discussion was held on the completion of 100 years of Sangh. In this session, the journey of completion of 100 years of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was discussed. The session was attended by senior RSS functionary Ramesh Agarwal and RSS campaign team member Ravi Kumar. RSS functionary Rajeev Tuli said that two

State govt augments fleet of ambulances

Instructions have been given to the service provider firm GVK EMRI to include new ambulances by declaring the old ambulances as unfit

Jaipur: The medical department has incorporated 167 new vehicles in its fleet as a replacement to the obsolete basic life support 108 ambulances. Medical Secretary Dr Prithvi has issued orders in this regard to the concerned firm. He told that complaints were being received about these old ambulances breaking down midway as they have been in op-

eration for a long. Due to this many times, there was a delay in providing emergency medical facilities taking a

long to take the patients to the hospital. Keeping this in mind, instructions have been given to the service pro-

vider firm GVK EMRI to include new ambulances by declaring the old ambulances as unfit. Medical Secretary informed new emergency 108 ambulances have been issued 15 in Jodhpur, 15 in Udaipur, 14 in Alwar, 11 in Nagaur, 9 in Jhunjhunu, 10 in Sriganganagar, 7 in Jaipur I, 7 in Sikar, 6 in Bharatpur, 6 in Karauli, 6 in Kota, 5 in Bundi, 5 in Pali, 5 in Sawaimadhopur, 5 in Jaipur II and 5 in Barmer, etc.

things are permanent in the Sangh and that India is a Hindu nation and the Sangh is for ultimate glory.

time of two months from the committee to produce the LLB degree.

The RSS functionaries said that if society wishes, women will be included in the top leadership of the Sangh.

Man held with gold wires worth `48 lakhs at Jpr airport

Jaipur: The Customs officials at Jaipur International Airport on Sunday arrested a passenger and recovered gold wires weighing 872 grams from his possession. The smuggled gold was valued at Rs 48.46 lakhs.

Officials informed that the passenger had arrived from Sharjah on an Air Arabia Flight. “While scanning the check-in baggage, a wire-like thing was spotted,” said an official.

Congress deceiving 13 districts on ERCP, says Shekhawat

Jodhpur:

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

“Rajasthan has been included in the National Perspective Plan for

River Interlinking, the cost of which is much less than ERCP, and the state government will have to give only a 10 percent grant instead of 60 per cent, yet poli-

tics is being done on ERCP. Those who are taking out Bharat Jodo Yatra need to look at them themselves. They have cheated 75 lakh farmers and crores of the youth of the state. The Congress is celebrating the completion of its four years in government, but there is nobody from the government to condole the death of those killed in Bhungra cylinder blast,” said Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

Vikas Sharma

Kashiram

First India Bureau

corridor from Chandpole to Mansarovar was first constructed under Package One A.

First India Bureau

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday attacked the Congress government and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra. He said that those who cheated farmers, youth, and women of Rajasthan are now embarking on the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin

demanded the central and state

cylinder blast

MP MANOJ RAJORIYA RAISES JODHPUR BLAST ISSUE IN PARLIAMENT

BHAGWAT KATHA

Governor Kalraj Mishra attended Shrimad Bhagwat Katha narrated by Aniruddhacharya at Hotel Haveli complex located at Statue Circle in Jaipur on Monday. Governor stayed there for about an hour.

First India Bureau

Ravi Kumari, Ramesh Agarwal, Rajeev Tuli & Jitesh Jethanandani at the Gyanam Festival of RSS in Jaipur on Monday.

JODHPUR CYLINDER BLAST

Compulsory retirement for indisciplined cops

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: Rajasthan Police will take strict action against police officers and policemen who are indisciplined and mess up research.

After instructions of DGP Umesh Mishra, many police officers and policemen have been given compulsory retirement.

Last week, CM Gehlot held a meeting of police officers at the police headquarters and gave instructions to take strict action against such police personnel, who are either in collusion with criminals or are careless. The PHQ has given compulsory retirement to many policemen, including five inspectors and six subinspectors.

According to the information, some more police personnel may face compulsory retirement in coming days. At PHQ, continuous scrutiny is being done and compulsory retirement has been giben to them for being negligent in their work.

l Ganpatram, Police Inspector, Bharatpur

l Sanjay Kumar Sharma, Company Commander, RAC Kota

l Narendra Singh, Police Inspector, CID CB

l Banwarilal, Police Inspector, CID CB

l Jitendra Gangwani, Police Inspector, Jaipur Rural

l Ashok Kumar Sawariya, SI, Jodhpur Commissionerate

l Dharamveer Singh, Sub-Inspector, Jaipur Rural

l Mohanlal Sharma, Sub-Inspector, Dausa

l Lalchand, Sub Inspector, Nagaur

l Vinod Kumar Verma, Sub-Inspector, CID

CRITERIA FOR COMPULSORY RETIREMENT

l Police officer or police personnel, who have attained the age of 50 years

l Any punishment received in the last 5 years

l ACR keeps getting worse

l Police personnel remain absent without notice

l ACB action has been taken against the police personnel

l Policeman is chargesheeted

l Has completed 25 years in job

According to information, in the month of January, a list of mandatory retirement may be released, in

State-level exhibition on 4 yrs of Gehlot Govt, draws huge crowd on Day 2 at JKK

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The state-level development exhibition organized at Jawahar Kala Kendra on the completion of four years of the state government remained an attraction for the people on the second day as well. A large number of

visitors came and took information about the public welfare schemes and development works conducted by the state government. Stall set up by the Information and Public Relations Department drew a huge crowd.

People irrespective of their age and class were seen in the exhibition, whose theme is ‘Jan Seva, Sabka Samman, Aage Badta Rajasthan’. On Sunday, school and college students as well as

rural women associated with Rajivika visited the exhibition. The group of women associated with Rajivika ob-

tained the literature and resolved their queries regarding the schemes of the state govt. The women were

thrilled to know the process of Sujas video bulletin making. Students and youths were enthusiastic regarding the quiz competition based on government schemes. The ‘Aao Khele Khel, Sab Mil Ho Jayein Ek’ puzzle games at the Public Relations Department were very popular. Information about government schemes was provided in an interesting way through quiz and puzzle games. Gifts were given to the winners.

which the names of a dozen police personnel may be named at the level of the police headquarters.

COPS GIVEN COMPULSORY RETIREMENT

Stalls of various Departments of Rajasthan Government have been set up in the exhibition to aware the masses regarding the govt schemes.

MODEL STATE RAJ Devp Exhibition

AMID HUGE FOOTFALL STATE GOVT EXTENDS THE EXHIBITION FOR ONE MORE DAY

Messi - D10S (DIOS: GOD IN SPANISH)

LIONEL MESSI IS THE WORLD CHAMPION!

l Lionel Messi has won the World Cup Player of the Tournament for a second time

l As a result, Messi makes history to become the first player to win this prize twice

“World Champions!

I dreamed it so many times, I wanted it so much that I still haven’t fallen, I can’t believe it. Thank you very much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We demonstrate once again that Argentines when we fight together and united we are capable of achieving what we set out to do. The merit belongs to this group, which is above individualities, it is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the dream of all Argentines... We did it! Go Argentina! we are seeing each other very soon,” Messi captioned a photo after winning

In a sport that produces superstars every year, what does it take to get immortalised as one of the greats for posterity? The answer could be very simple and yet quite complicated. In today’s day and age, when every move and tackle made, every pass completed and every goal scored makes it to the handsets of millions of football fans within seconds, it sure could be easy to become popular in the world’s most popular sport. Over the years, there have been several stars who have produced greatness on the greens, from Alfredo de Stefano to Johan Cryuff, Ferenc Puskas to Lev Yashin, Zico to Michel Platini, there are a plethora of names that one can recount. But when it comes to the list of the greatest of them all, they are all dwarfed by two names, Brazil’s Pele and Argentina’s Diego Maradona. This is because apart from the exemplary skills and achievements that the two could boast of, leading their respective countries to the World Cup title ensured that their names have been written in the annals of footballing history in golden letters.

On Sunday, December 18, 2022, another name joined that rare and elite list of all.

Lionel Messi, not that his silken dribbling skills, innumerable goals at club and international level, were not enough to earn him a legendary status, but a World Cup win was just the stamp that he needed to become an all-time great. The magician himself was at the forefront, scoring 7 times in the tournament, including two strikes in the see-saw final encounter against defending champions France. He

l The Argentina star scored seven goals in the tournament and got three assists

l Messi's most: 21 total World Cup goal contributions (13 goals, 8 assists)

l Messi became first player to win 5 Player of Match awards at a single men's WC

shattered several records en route to the trophy that Argentina has been pining for 36 long years since the great El Diego had done it for them. Having emulated his idol at last, Messi is truely now Argentina’s “Messiah”. Lionel Messi is ‘D10S’ (DIOS), a combination of the Spanish word for “God” with the No. 10 on his jersy. Before the 2022 World Cup, Messi had only scored six World Cup goals - meaning he more than doubled his tally from his previous four tournaments combined.

The Argentina captain was part of the national team that lost to Germany 1-0 in the 2014 final, but the magic he produced game in, game out during his peak years for Barcelona never seemed to translate when wearing the blue and white stripes of his country. He has now surpassed Pele with 13 goals at World Cups and is tied for fourth with Just Fontaine on the all-time list. His seven in this year’s tournament surpassed Maradona’s five at the 1986 edition in Mexico. In what may come as a relief to millions of football fans across the world, Argentine talisman Lionel Messi has announced that he will continue to play football for Argentina.

UK’S DECEMBER OF DISCONTENT

The UK is facing a winter of discontent against the Tory government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Major trade unions have threatened to cripple work demanding pay hikes. The earlier instance of such a massive strike was in December 1979 during the rule of Margaret Thatcher. It will be unfair to blame workers, including those from the health sector, for their drastic step as the inflation is at an all-time high and the cost of living has gone through the roof. The energy crisis because of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has made life tougher. In line with Thatcher’s approach, Rishi Sunak is preparing to foil the strike by considering deploying an

The UK is facing a winter of discontent against the Tory government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Major trade unions have threatened to cripple work demanding pay hikes. The earlier instance of such a massive strike was in December 1979 during the rule of Margaret Thatcher

army if needed.

Most of the unions which have threatened to go on strike are mainly from the public sector like National Health Service unions of nursing, junior doctors, ambulance crews, midwives and physiotherapists. Railway workers

struck work. The country is faced with travel chaos this month with passport and border check staff going on strike unless Sunak and his Chancellor Jeremy Hunt agree to the workers demand for a pay hike, chances of which are remote as the economy is in recession.

The strikers are facing both criticism and support from the public. The criticism is on account of large-scale disruptions the strike would cause but those aware of the hardships being faced by the working class because of the unaffordable cost of living are sympathetic towards them. The government is refusing to give pay hikes saying that it will further fuel inflation. For Rishi Sunak these are testing times.

At 35, Lionel Messi seems to be keen on enjoying the feeling of playing as the world champion for Argentina, something that he has never done before in his long and decorated career. After winning the World Cup in Qatar, Messi confirmed he would carry on to play for Argentina, at least a “few more” times as he dismissed rumors about his retirement. “I wanted to close my career with this, it was the one that was missing so I can no longer ask for anything else,” said Messi and added “I was able to get the Copa America and now the World Cup that I had fought so hard for. I’ve got it at the end of my career. But I love football and I want to continue living a few more games being world champion.”

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Amit Shah @AmitShah Pt. Ram Prasad Bismil, Thakur Roshan Singh and Ashfaq Ullah Khan are the national heroes whose patriotism and contribution to the freedom movement inspires every Indian. The grateful nation will always be indebted to these sacrifices who happily laid down their lives for the freedom of the country.

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Only 38 died, higher death toll misleading: Bihar Govt

Higher death figures are being quoted by various quarters: Minister

Patna (PTI): The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar on Monday put at 38 the number of people who died in the Saran hooch tragedy, asserting that higher death figures quoted by various quarters were “misleading”.

State Prohibition Minister Sunil Kumar made the averment at a hurriedly convened press conference inside the assembly premises on the last day of the winter session, when proceedings were disrupted by the opposition BJP over the deaths that took place in the dry state last week.

“The number of people who died after consuming spurious liquor in Saran is 38... higher figures are misleading,” said the minister.

BJP leaders have been claiming that “more than 100 people” have died. Most media reports have put the death toll to be more than 50.

The minister, however, added, “We may revise the death toll if we get any additional information which is found correct upon verification.”

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IN THE COURTYARD

UNNAO RAPE CASE: KULDEEP SENGAR MOVES DELHI HC FOR INTERIM BAIL

in which he was sentenced to life term for raping a

girl in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao in 2017.

A bench of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Talwant Singh directed that the case be listed before another bench for hearing on December 22. "List this application before a bench in which one of us, namely, Justice Talwant Singh, is not a member subject to obtaining directions of the chief justice," the court ordered.

HC JUNKS PLEA

AGAINST PACKED TIHAR JAIL

New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking to call for probation report of Tihar Jail inmates to consider releasing first time offenders accused of offences punishable with imprisonment of less than three years to reduce overcrowding.

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad, however, allowed the petitioner to withdraw the plea and file a fresh one after better research.

SC ASKS J’KHAND TO RESPOND BEFORE DEC 23

New Delhi (PTI): Taking note of the delay in the appointment of a new police chief in Jharkhand, the Supreme Court has directed the state government to respond to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to cure the defects in the proposal for recommending the names of officers for the post of the DGP. Incumbent Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), Neeraj Sinha, a 1987 batch IPS officer, is scheduled to retire on Feb 11, 2023.

Is change in Mamata’s attitude seasonal?

JD(S) releases first list of 93 candidates for K’taka elections

Bengaluru (PTI): The Janata Dal (Secular) on Monday released the first list of its 93 candidates for the Assembly election in Karnataka, due by May next year. The list has nominees from almost all the districts of Karnataka right from Khanapur in Belagavi in north Karnataka to Hanur in Chamarajanagar district of southern part of the state. The list was released after taking consent Ex PM HD Deve Gowda.

Veer Savarkar’s portrait in K’taka Assembly fuels row

Belagavi (PTI): Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s life size portrait was unveiled inside the Assembly chamber at the ‘Suvarna Vidhana Soudha’ here, along with several national icons, drawing criticism from opposition Congress, which alleged that it was a unilateral decision, keeping them in dark.

The portraits of Swami Vivekananda, Subash Chandra Bose, BR Ambedkar, Basaveshwara, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhb-

hai Patel and Savarkar were unveiled by Assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri and CM Basavaraj Bom-

mai, inside the Assembly chamber, before the commencement of the 10-day winter session of the state legislature.

Will delay in forming Cabinet in Himachal Pradesh lead to factionalism in Cong?

Shamsher Singh

New Delhi: The speed with which CM of the Congress took oath in Himachal Pradesh was a unique thing from the point of view of the Congress. Congress' own previous record shows that the party took so much time to decide the leader in many states that the other party's government was formed. This time the party did not take such a risk. The election results came on Thursday and the chief minister and deputy chief minister were

sworn in on Sunday. On the contrary, the leader of the BJP in Gujarat was already announced, yet a day later, on Monday, the Chief Minister was sworn in there. But in Gujarat all the minis-

ters were sworn in along with the Chief Minister and portfolios were also distributed among them. The BJP administered the oath of the government with full preparation. On the

contrary, in Himachal Pradesh everything stopped after the oath of Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister. It has been a week since the Chief Minister was sworn in and it is not certain when his government will take oath. Right now the government of Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister has been running for a week and this is not a new thing. Just a few days ago, govt of Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, that is, 2 people, continued to run for a month in Maharashtra.

Have kept Opposition chair warm for CM Chouhan: Nath

New Delhi: West Bengal CM and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee's attitude has really changed.

She attended the PM's meeting in Delhi on December 5 and also attended the meeting of the North Eastern Zonal Council with the Union Home Minister held recently. Mamata, who kept distance from programs till now, not only attended the meeting with Amit Shah, but also gave him a grand welcome. Her

photo was released welcoming Amit Shah wearing a patka and talking to him holding his hand. Yet another photo, of her having food with Amit Shah, was also released.

Not only this, after the meeting she also took Amit Shah to her office in Nabanna, state secretariat. Together they reached Mamta's office from VVIP lift and there was a 15-minute conversation between two. It is being told that Mamata asked Shah for outstanding money of MNREGA.

PASSING ON THE BATON

Shimla (PTI): Himachal Pradesh is taking steps to reform the state's transport sector with innovative ideas and will shortly introduce a new electric vehicle policy, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said on Monday.

Agnihotri test-drove an electric vehicle from the Secretariat and inquired about its technical aspects. He said positive efforts would be made to radically change the transport sector.

Discussions are being held at various levels to introduce the new policy, he said.

"Initially, the operation of electric vehicles will be promoted at the Secretariat. Thereafter, their use will be increased in public transport," Agnihotri said.

Bhopal (Agencies): The first day of the winter session in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly witnessed verbal exchanges between the ruling and opposition leaders, with the former Chief Minister Kamal Nath saying that he has kept the opposition chair warm for CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Before the session began, Speaker Girish Gautam chaired the meeting of the business advisory committee.

Finding Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan absent during the question hour, state Congress president Kamal Nath said he has kept the chair of opposition warm for him.

"He (CM Chouhan) is not here, I want to tell him through you that I have kept this chair (opposition seat) warm for

Rahul’s Yatra is now Hooda’s responsibility!

New Delhi: Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra is now about to reach Delhi border. The yatra, led by Rahul, will reach Delhi on December 24 and take a week’s rest. After that, the yatra will start again on January 2 or 3 and will go to Haryana, Punjab and then Jammu and Kashmir via Ghaziabad. So, the responsibility of Rahul’s visit for the next few days is going to

fall on Haryana leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda. There is a big program to welcome Rahul’s visit in Delhi and the responsibility is also on him. Apart from this, for the duration of the journey in Haryana, he will have to make better arrangements than in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Even when the Yatra reaches Punjab, his responsibility will not end. Keep in mind that whatever program is

organized by Cong in Delhi and NCR, responsibility of gathering

crowd and making all other arrangements remains with Hooda.

However, preparations are also being made in the All India Congress Committee to organize a big program on the arrival of Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi. The Congress party has called a meeting on December 23 to discuss its preparations. In it, all the party’s general secretaries, secretaries, state in-charges, state presidents and leaders of the Congress Legislature Party in the Assembly have been

called. It is being told that all these leaders will be present in the Congress visit on 24th December. Keep in mind that Congress has lost badly in the recent municipal elections in Delhi. In the last two assembly and two Lok Sabha elections, the party could not even open its account. For this, the party is making all-out efforts and along with Delhi, the leaders of Haryana and Raj have been engaged.

him," Kamal Nath said, referring to state Home Minister Minister Narottam Msihra.

Responding to that, Mishra, who is also the state Parliamentary Affairs Minister, said,

"This is the day dream."

Narottam Mishra accused the opposition of not allowing the House to function properly and evading from the debates on public issues.

CBI raids educational institution owned by DK

Bengaluru (Agencies): The sleuths of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday conducted raids on educational institution owned by Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru.

The sleuths raided the National Education Foundation located in Rajarajeshwarinagar in Bengaluru and conducted verification of documents. Shivakumar is the chairman of the foundation and his

Shivakumar stated that CBI has conducted raids

his educational institutions. “They (CBI) are conducting inquiries on our land and business,” he said.

Sharat K Verma

BJP MLAs stage a protest outside Bihar Assembly questioning liquor prohibition in the state in the wake of Chhapra hooch tragedy during the Winter Session of State Assembly, in Patna on Monday.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leads the party’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, in Alwar on Monday. —PHOTO BY ANI

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‘Himachal taking steps to reform transport sector, new EV policy’

Mahesh Sharma

daughter Ishwarya is the secretary.

on

KHAJURBANI VICTIMS GOT ` 4L, WHY NOT SARAN’S?: SUSHIL MODI TO CM

RAIDS ARE ON TO NAB ACCUSED: MINISTER

GIVE COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS’ KIN: BJP

T he BJP MLCs staged a protest against the Nitish government outside Vidhan Parishad in Patna on December 19. The MLCs demanded compensation for the families of those who died in the hooch tragedy in Saran.

IMPOSE PREZ RULE IN BIHAR: CHIRAG B ihar leader and MP Chirag Paswan demanded President’s rule in the state over Nitish Kumar govt’s mismanagement of the Hooch Tragedy. After at least 72 people died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Chhapra.

New Delhi: BJP MP Sushil Modi hit out at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over compensation to the kin of victims who died due to hooch.

said, “In 2018, as per media reports, CM said compensation will be given if liquor proved to be cause of death.

promised Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of hooch victims.”

Patna (ANI): In the aftermath of Bihar hooch tragedy, state Excise Minister Sunil Kumar on Monday said that raids are being conducted at various places to nab all the accused. He added that further action in the hooch tragedy would be taken only after the post-mortem report. “Raids are being conducted at various places so that all accused and nonFIR accused can be nabbed,” said Sunil Kumar. DK Shivakumar

New Delhi (PTI): Expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar on Monday sought interim bail from the Delhi High Court in connection with a case

minor

MASOOD OBJECTS TO MISHRA’S REMARK

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar and others stage protest over Veer Savarkar’s portrait in Karnataka Assembly, on Monday.

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu being felicitated at IYC office.

Kamal Nath

—FILE PHOTO

WINTER SESSION OF PARLIAMENT

OPPOSITION BEING OBSTRUCTIONIST, SAYS BJP

New Delhi (PTI): The BJP on Monday accused the Opposition, especially the Congress, of having an obstructionist approach and called for not politicising a sensitive issue like national security after several parties walked out of Rajya Sabha when their demand for a debate on alleged Chinese incursion was not allowed by the chairman.

Leader of the House in RS and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal said there are several precedents of demands for a discussion or clarification on sensitive issues not allowed in Parliament when the Congress-led UPA was in power between 2004 and 2014.

It is unfortunate that opposition’s “frustration” has reached such a level that they have stopped respecting parliamentary rules and regulations or paying any heed to the chairman’s rulings, he told.

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) (ANI): Following the Yangtse skirmish between the Indian and Chinese soldiers along the Line of Actual Control in Tawang sector, the monks of famous Tawang Monastery have warned China that, “it’s not 1962, it’s 2022” and “it is PM Narendra Modi government” at the helm. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not spare anyone. We support the Modi government and Indian army,” Lama Yeshi Khawo — a Monk of Tawang Monastery said voicing the concerns of all those present at the 17th-century monastery that has also witnessed the 1962 clash between the Asian giants. Yesi Khawo said that the Chinese government always “goes after” other countries’ territories and it’s totally wrong.

Did India-China row figure in Modi, Jinping exchange: PC

New Delhi (PTI): The Congress and treasury benches were engaged in a verbal spat in the Rajya Saba on Monday after ex-finance minister P Chidambaram sought to know if the border situation figured during the brief exchange Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bali.

As the senior Congress leader referred to a video of Modi's brief chat with Jinping in Bali during the G20 summit last month, treasury benches raised a protest, alleging he was deviating from the discussion on supplementary grants.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Chidambaram to place the video on the table of the House later

68 new airports by end of 2024: Scindia

govt's ambitious UDAN scheme, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia informed Parliament on Monday.

Replying to queries during Question Hour in RS, Scindia said UDAN is an ambitious scheme of the government of India, under

India is leading world in climate protection: Birla

New Delhi (FIB): The Speaker of Lok Sabha, Om Birla, inaugurated the orientation programme for Indian Forest Service officers at Parliament House Complex on Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, Birla said that India’s diversity is its strength and this strength of ours is enshrined in our Constitution. Unlike other democratic countries, democracy in India is associated with tradition and has been part of our lives.

Talking about the role of Indian Forest Service officers, Birla said that they should work for the protection of forests as well as increasing the

forest cover in the country. Birla also said that while implementing the laws, the officers should be sensitive towards those whose lives & livelihood depend on forests.

which during the last six years — since its inception in 2016 — nearly 1.15 crore people who had never travelled in an aeroplane were able to undertake journey.

He further shared that 11 airlines are currently part of UDAN, out of which three are

startups, whereas 70 new airports have been established.

“Apart from these we are going to establish 68 new airports by end of 2024 towards diversification of civil aviation sector,” said the minister.

UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) was started on October 21, 2016.

These are strategic and border roads in the northeast... We know who is threat in country’s northern and eastern parts. Have Chinese agreed to discuss the friction points in Doklam junction. —P Chidambaram, former Finance Minister

in the day. Chidambaram said, “I just want to know, without going into de-

New Delhi (ANI): As per National Monetization Pipeline (NMP), 25 airports of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) have been earmarked for leasing over years 2022 to 2025, said Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday.

to India’s commitment to climate conservation, Birla said that climate protection and worship of nature have been an integral part of

Bareilly (Agencies): An FIR has been filed against a Malta-based couple and an orphanage official here for ‘wrongful conversion’ of an abandoned baby girl who was adopted by the foreigners.

3 years ago, the baby was found abandoned in an earthen pot here and was adopted by the couple. Right-wing activists have now lodged an FIR against the orphanage in Bareilly and Malta-based couple that has adopted the baby.

This comes a week before child, named Sita, was supposed to travel to Malta.

PRASHASAN GAON KI ORE

tails, was the border situation discussed? Don’t tell me what you discussed.”

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury seeks discussion in Parliament on

New Delhi (ANI): Congress Leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday sought time for a detailed discussion on J&K in the backdrop of ongoing exodus of Kashmiri Pandits tak-

18 pieces of J’khand woman’s body found

Sahibganj (Jharkhand) (PTI): Search is underway to trace the remaining body parts of a woman, who was found chopped into pieces in Sahibganj district, police said on Monday. Around 18 pieces of the 22-year old woman’s body were recovered on Sunday, they said. Her husband Dildar Ansari and several family members have been arrested for allegedly committing the crime following a feud on intervening night of Friday and Saturday, police said. Victim belongs to primitive Pahariya community, and was the second wife of Ansari. “Search operation

to retrieve other body parts of the deceased is on,” SP (Sahibganj) Anuranjan Kispotta said. Meanwhile, sparked a war of words between leaders of opposition BJP & ruling JMM-led combine on Monday. Ex Jharkhand CM and senior BJP leader Raghubar Das alleged that crimes against tribal women have been continuously.

Ultimate litmus test is reaching remotest village: Singh

First India Bureau

New Delhi: Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated the countrywide Good Governance Week celebrations from December 19-25, 2022, with a nationwide launch of “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” campaign.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said, the ultimate litmus test of good governance is

that its benefits should reach the remotest citizen living in the remotest village of India.

dra Modi entails an outcome-based approach to assess real development on the

ground. Modi had once said, “The country has sufficient resources to deliver benefits to the

last man in the queue in the true spirit of Antyodaya and the desired results can be achieved through Good Governance”.

MoS said that for sustainable development of rural India, Schemes must take into account the needs and wishes of the people in true bottom-up approach and should be implemented through latest technological tools in transparent, effective & accountable manner.

J&K

ing place from valley due to targeted terror. Speaking in the Lower House on Monday, Chowdhury said, “In this situation, a detailed discussion should be held on the issue of Jammu & Kashmir in the House.”

Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh, in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Monday, said AAI airports are leased out in the public interest for their better management utilizing private sector efficiency and investment. States and passengers are the ultimate beneficiaries of enhanced airport infrastructure and facilities created by a private partner, who operates, manages and develops leased airport under Public Private Partnership (PPP), he said.

Minister further said airports have emerged as a nucleus of economic activities & have a multiplier effect on the economy of the State. According to the MoCA, airports namely Bhubaneshwar, Varanasi, Amritsar, Trichy, Indore, Raipur, Calicut, Coimbatore, Nagpur, Patna, Madurai, Surat, Ranchi, Jodhpur, Chennai, Vijayawada, Vadodara, Bhopal, Tirupati, Hubli, Imphal, Agartala, Udaipur, Dehradun & Rajahmundry have been earmarked for leasing.

NEWS DIGEST

Auraiya (UP): 5 people were killed & 33 others injured in separate accidents here on Monday morning due to dense fog, police said. In Auraiya dist, 3 people were killed and 9 others were injured when a bus going to Lucknow from Dehardun rammed into a truck from behind on Lucknow-Agra Expressway, they said. Deceased have been identifi ed as Mahesh Chandra, Neeraj Kumar and Aman Kumar, they said. Due to dense fog, some other vehicles including a bus and car were also affected by accident but no passenger riding on them was hurt, police said. Injured passengers were rushed to Saifai medical college hospital in Etawah for treatment, they said.

VIOLENCE ROCKS ALLAHABAD UNIVERSITY

Prayagraj: The Allahabad University was rocked by violence on Monday when students fought a pitched battle with security guards and then the police. Trouble began when the guards stopped a student leader from entering the campus. The student leader said that he was on his way to the bank inside the campus. This led to a scuffle that paved the way for stone pelting by the students, the officials said.

3 DIE AFTER CAR FALLS INTO RIVER IN KERALA

Thtissur: Three members of a family died on Monday after their car fell into a river at Arattupuzha in Thrissur district of Kerala, police said. The family was on the way to attend a marriage function in a nearby resort, the police said. Rajendra Babu (66), his wife Sandhya (62) and their grandson Samarth (6) died in the accident the car met with while navigating on the road along river, the officials further said.

Lucknow : The Lucknow police have lodged an FIR against a Twitter handle named, ‘AzaarSRK’, for sharing a snippet of the song ‘Besharam Rang’

Dr Jitendra Singh said, the “Rural Regeneration” vision of Prime Minister Naren-

It is in India’s, its democracy’s and everyone’s interest that an issue as sensitive as national security should not be politicised, says Goyal

Piyush Goyal speaks during Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. —PHOTO BY ANI

P Chidambaram speaking in the RS during the Winter Session.

Referring

Indian culture.

Om Birla addressing probationary officers of Indian Forest Service.

Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurating Good Governance Week.

NATION-WIDE CAMPAIGN

from Pathaan with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s face in place of Deepika Padukone. An FIR has been registered under Section 295A of IPC & Section 66 of the Information Technology (IT) Act. Several BJP leaders and Twitter users found this objectionable and disrespectful and demanded strict action against the accused. Cyber team of DGP headquarters is currently investigating matter. Song ‘Besharam Rang’ from Pathaan has courted controversies ever since it was released.

FIVE KILLED, 33 INJURED IN ROAD ACCIDENTS DUE TO DENSE FOG IN UP

FIR FOR MORPHING YOGI'S PICTURE IN ‘PATHAAN’ SONG, INVESTIGATION ON

Malta couple who adopted baby, charged with conversion

‘IT’S NOT 1962, BUT 2022 WITH PM MODI GOVT’, TAWANG MONASTERY MONKS WARN CHINA

Dildar Ansari

LONGEWALA WAR HERO BHAIRON SINGH RATHORE BREATHES HIS LAST

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Jodhpur: Bhairon Singh Rathore of Shergarh in Jodhpur, the hero of the 1971 IndiaPakistan war, passed away at 81 on Monday.

He breathed last at AIIMS in Jodhpur.

Bhairon Singh was admitted to hospital on Dec 14 following complaints of breathing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to Bhairon Singh’s son on Vijay Diwas and inquired about his health. Rathore was posted in the 14th battalion of BSF at Longe-

wala post in Jaisalmer in 1971 and showed extraordinary courage and bravery while confronting Pakistani soldiers. He shot down as

many as 20 Pakistani soldiers with MFG.

Rathore had fought bravely with Major Kuldeep Singh’s company of 120 soldiers.

Narendra Modi @narendramodi

Naik (Retd) Bhairon Singh Ji will be remembered for his service to our nation.

He showed great courage at a crucial point in our nation’s history. Saddened by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family in this hour of sadness.

Om Shanti.

Raj HC Advocate Assn Polls on Jan 27, elections at Jaipur session court held

First India Bureau

Ashok Gehlot @ashokgehlot51

Deeply saddened at the demise of the brave son of Rajasthan

Suniel Shetty@SunielVShetty Rest in Power Naik Bhairon Singh Ji. Heartfelt

Sunil Shetty played the role of Bhairon Singh in the film Border, Shetty expressed grief after the demise of Bhairon Singh and re-tweeted BSF’s tweet

Final arguments in Vadra case today

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Chief Secretary Usha Sharma said that the major border of the state is connected to the international border and in view of security concerns, the districts along the border should work in coordination with the military officers and keep the security tight.

Sharma was addressing the meeting on coordination between the District Administration and the Army through video-conference at Government Secretariat here on Monday.

Sharma said that the district administrations of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Shri Ganganagar and Bikaner, should ensure proper security arrangements by conducting regular meet-

ings with military officials. She also directed the Army officers to keep patrolling the border area to stop the antisocialelemetns involved in illegal activities for security reasons.

Jodhpur: Final arguments in the case filed by Robert Vadra’s Skylight Hospitality Private Limited were heard in Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur on Monday. However, the arguments could not be completed and now the matter will again be heard on Tuesday.

The case pertains to land deals in the Kolayat region of Bikaner district. The case came up for hearing before the single bench of Justice Pushpendra Singh

Bhati. Senior Advocate KTS Tulsi appeared for Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd and argued the matter involving Vadra and his mother Moreen Vadra. Notably, on Aug 26, 2014, Gajendra Singh filed an FIR in the Kolayat police station, stating 12.65 hectares of government land was bought and sold in connivance with government officials by making forged documents. Kolayat Police Station Officer Buta Singh also produced the investigation report on the matter.

Jodhpur: After almost 2 years, the election of the High Court Advocate Association will be held on Jan 27. Advocate Bhanu Prakash Mathur had filed a petition in the High Court for holding elections annually on the basis of SC’s decision.

A division bench of Justice Sandeep Mehta

The election was held on Monday in the sessions court of Jaipur. Around 1400 votes were cast, which will be counted on Tuesday.

and Justice Kuldeep Mathur gave the order to conduct the election on 27th January. Two days ago, the Raj HC Advocate

Association had issued a notification for March 3. But now, after the HC order, elections will be held on January 27.

Jodhpur (FIB): The 28th annual employees sports competition of Rajasthan Housing Board will conclude on Tuesday. RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora will be chief guest of concluding ceremony. Convenor GS Baghela informed that the concluding ceremony of the sports tournament will held at 2pm on Tuesday. The ceremony will be presided by Chief Engineer Jaipur (First) KC Meena.

Jaipur: Power crisis may deepen in Rajasthan where the coal stock of two to four day is left in the major power plants in the state. 2 days coal is left in Chhabra Thermal plant while the stock for 3 days is left in Chhabra Super Critical power plant, Kalisindh Thermal power project and Suratgarh Super Critical plant and four days of coal stock is there in Suratgarh thermal power plant.

The situation has increased the worries of the officials of the energy department and they are in touch with the

central government officials to ensure adequate coal supply.

The demand of electricity is constantly increasing in the middle of Rabi season and has crossed 1600 MW. At the same time, some units of Rajwest and Vidyut Utpadan Nigam are closed. Urja Vikas Nigam is trying to pur-

chase power from the exchange but due to non-availability of adequate electricity from, the power cuts have started again.

Rural and urban areas are facing one to two hours of power cuts. Officials said that efforts are being made to keep the block supply of the farmers uninterrupted.

Ajmer (FIB): During the demolition of a dilapidated building on Srinagar Road in the city, six labourers who were having food got buried due to a wall collapse. In this, one died on the spot, while five others were injured. Municipal Corporation employees and police reached the spot and took the injured to the hospital.

Councillor Manish Sethi told that the house belonged to a person named Surendra. As per the police, the deceased labourer belonged to West Bengal, and the police are probing the matter.

Jaipur: Ajmer 200-feet bypass intersection will soon be traffic signal free. With this, the commuters will get freedom from the jam on the signal. Taking this initiative, NHAI has plans to make an underpass here for travellers moving from Ajmer to Jaipur and Jaipur to Ajmer. While a flyover will be made to go for Ajmer to Delhi route.

There will be AD grade traffic towards Delhi &

Gopalpura. NHAI gave a presentation regarding this plan. The presentation was given at the JDA office in the presence of JDA offi-

cials. In this meeting, chaired by JDC Ravi Jain, Additional DGP Traffic VK Singh, and top officers of JDA and NHAI took part.

Jodhpur: Rajasthan High Court judge Farzand Ali created a record on Monday by hearing more than 500 cases in a single day. Apart from 325 cases listed in his own court, he also heard 203 cases listed before Court No. 13.

For this, Justice Ali heard various criminal cases continuously till 6.30 pm.

Justice Ali has a roster of criminal ap -

peals, revisions and other criminal cases. On the other hand, in Court No. 13, Justice Madan Gopal Vyas hears the cases of bail of the accused of criminal cases.

Justice Vyas was on leave on Monday due to some reasons, therefore, the hearing of bail cases was also handed over to Justice Farzand Ali. It may be noted that there is winter vacation in HC from 23rd December.

Shiv Prakash Purohit

First India Bureau

Raj HC Judge Ali hears record 500 cases in a day

200-feet bypass to go traffic signal free soon, NHAI plans underpass

Border districts should work with military to tighten security: CS

Singh had killed 25 Pakistani soldiers by firing continuously for 7-hrs in 1971 war

Bhairon Singh, real-life hero from the film ‘Border’ was admitted in Jodhpur AIIMS

Vikas Sharma

Naik (Retd) Bhairon Singh ji, whose exemplary bravery at the Longewala post during 1971 India-Pakistan war can never be forgotten. May the departed soul rest in peace.

condolences to the family

BSF officials with chariot containing dead body of Bhairon Singh Rathore (inset) on Monday.

First India Bureau

Usha Sharma during the meeting with Army officials on Monday. DGP Umesh Mishra, Anand Kumar, Rakesh Kapoor, officers of Military and Home Department along with the Collectors of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner and Sri Ganganagar were present in the meeting.

NHAI officials giving presentation in JDA office on Monday. JDC Ravi Jain, Addl DGP (Traffic) VK Singh and others were present.

RHB’s sports tournament to conclude today in Jodhpur

Wall collapses in Ajmer, one die & 5 others injured

Power crisis to loom large in Raj again as 2-4 days of coal stock left

ENTIRE CABINET OF RAJ SHOULD WALK 15 KM ON THE ROADS AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH: RAHUL

Alwar: This does not happen in Rajasthan. Two people met yesterday. When I asked him about their treatment, they told that it was done free of cost.

Chiranjeevi Yojana has removed the pain of lakhs of people, it should be implemented in the whole country,” Gandhi said, echoing Gehlot’s demand to PM Modi.Addressing the rally, Rahul said, “Children of BJP leaders, right from Amit Shah to everyone else, go to English medium school and then they give speech that don’t learn English. They don’t want poor to learn English. They don’t want you to dream big. I am not saying that Hindi should not be studied.

All the languages of India should be studied, but Hindi will not be useful to talk to rest of the world. Only English will be useful. That is why 1700 English medium schools have been started in Raj, but it is less. Every child of Raj should get an opportunity to study English.”

Alwar:

Seven members will join the delegation in the talks to be held in Alwar. Meena has been waiting for Rahul along with his supporters at the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ pandal in Surer (Rajgarh) village of Alwar. After a long discussion on Sunday, it was decided that the delegation would discuss the issues with Rahul Gandhi and Ashok Gehlot on Monday. Meena said that he is hopeful that the talks will yield fruitful results.

Alwar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gave a big message through his gestures in the public meeting in Alwar’s Malakhera.By showering praises on CM Ashok Gehlot and his government, he gave answers to all the questions regarding “leadership” in Rajasthan. Along with this, Rahul also gave some tasks to CM Gehlot. His gesture was a message to those who repeatedly spread rumors of change in leadership. Gandhi said he saw the ground reality of State during Yatra. “If we remain united, if we remain strong, we will break the myth in Rajasthan. I am working hard, you also work hard. Next time again Congress govt has to be brought in State.”

Crowd of 1.80L: Source; Cong claims 3L people

dits kept guessing the number present.

Did any of your dogs died for India: Congress chief Kharge taunts BJP

First India Bureau

Alwar: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the BJP-led Centre’s intent on resolving the IndiaChina border crisis.

“Has even your dog died for the country,” Kharge questioned the BJP at a Bharat Jodo Yatra public meeting in Rajasthan’s Alwar.

Kharge said that the Congress leaders sacrificed a lot for the country during India’s freedom struggle and helped it attain Independence. Referring to the recent clash be-

tween Indian and Chinese troops along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector, he said that the BJP “talks like a lion outside the country but acts like a mouse with-

Alwar: The Congress’ public meeting at Malakhera in Alwar was a successful rally considering the sheer number of people present for the rally. Moreover, such was the swarm of people that the entire media and even political pan-

While the Congress Party had claimed that more than 3 lakh people gathered at the venue, wherein the public meeting was held, but according to some reliable intelligence sources, the crowd was estimated to be in the range of about 1.80 lakh people.

CM Gehlot: Those who criticise the BJP-led Centre are being sent to jail

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Highlighting his government’s schemes, the CM said due to the 50 units of free electricity and the amount of Rs 1,000 being given to farmers every month, 46 lakh of them are not paying anything for their power consumption.

“As regards social security, we are giving pension to 1 cr people.

We did great work during coronavirus pandemic and even the WHO praised it,” he said. Gehlot also talked about the steps taken by his govt to boost employment opportunities. Attacking the Narendra Modi government at the Centre, Gehlot alleged that democracy is being weakened in the country and institutions such as the judiciary, the EC and probe agencies are working under fear. The Congress leader said the entire country is reel-

ing under unemployment and price rise and alleged that economy is being destroyed & divisions are being created.

“No one knows in which direction the country will be taken,” he said.

Gehlot also alleged that those who criticise the BJP-led Centre are being sent to jail.

—Sachin

Pilot, Congress leader

in” as it is unable to confront China.

“Still, they claim to be patriots and if we say something we are termed as deshdrohis (anti-nationals),” the Kharge said.

Congress’ ‘Hath Se Hath Jodo’ drive to begin from January 26

First India Bureau

Alwar: A high-level meeting of Congress was held at Circuit House in Alwar, wherein, party leader Rahul Gandhi, CM Ashok Gehlot, former Dy CM Sachin Pilot, in-charge of Rajasthan Sukhjinder Randhawa, PCC Chief GS Dotasara and other leaders were present. Discussions about Congress’s Hath Se Hath Jodo campaign to be held from Jan 26 were held. Rahul said that ministers should take out padyatras in districts from January 26. Dheeraj Gurjar, Jitendra Singh, Danish Abrar, Divya Maderna,, Tikaram Jully, BD Kalla were also present.

RCA polls: Vaibhav Gehlot to again file nomination today

First India Bureau

Jaipur: RCA President Vaibhav Gehlot will once again file nomination for the post of President. The Nominations will be filed today for the RCA elections to be held on December 24. The nominations will be filed at RCA Academy from 11 am to 5 pm.

While Vaibhav Gehlot will file nomination for he post of President, Bhavani Samota will be the candidate for Secretary’s post from Vaibhav’s Group.

Rahul Gandhi being greeted by GS Dotasra with a Rajasthani Turban & a shawl during a public meeting in Malakhera.

Like Bhartari Baba, the Congress leader has left his throne and has dedicated himself to the service of people. Despite repeated requests, Rahul Gandhi didn’t accept power from 2004 to 2014. State Govt will bring ERCP on its resources. —Bhanwar Jitendra Singh, Congress leader

Meet on Raj Cong issue on Dec 23 in New Delhi

First India Bureau

Jaipur: An important meeting regarding Rajasthan Congress will be held in New Delhi on December 23.

Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC General Secretary (org) KC Venugopal, CM Gehlot, in- charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa will also be present in the meeting.

Sources said that a decision regarding the three leaders of the Rajasthan Congress, Shanti Dhariwal, Ma-

hesh Joshi & Dharmendra Rathore, who have been served notices in a matter of indiscipline, may be taken. Cong President has received report of disciplinary committee. The meet was postponed due to Rahul’s visit to Raj, but now, High Command will take decision.

CM worried about slipping support base, so announced gas cylinders’

Jaipur: Reacting to CM Ashok Gehlot’s announcement to provide gas cylinders to Ujjwala Scheme beneficiaries and BPL people for Rs 500 per cylinder, Deputy LoP Rajendra Rathore said that Gehlot is wor-

ried about his slipping support base and therefore such an announcement was made. He said that the announcement would turn out to be false like the promise of complete loan waiver of farmers and employment to the youths.

Rathore said that Con-

gress had announced to take necessary and effective steps to control inflation in its election manifesto.

Rathore asked as to what is the compulsion for Gehlot that after 4 years, he is worried about the poor when the elections are nearing.

Ashwini Yadav and Ziauddin Khan

The meeting of a delegation led by agitating MP Kirori Meena over several issues, including ERCP, CHA, unemployment, women atrocities will finally meet Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today.

Yogesh Sharma and Aditi Nagar

First India Bureau

A DELEGATION LED BY MP KIRODI MEENA TO MEET RAHUL, CM TODAY NEXT TIME AGAIN CONG GOVT HAS TO BE BROUGHT IN RAJ: RAHUL

Rahul Gandhi with Sachin Pilot during the ‘Bharat JodoYatra’ in Alwar. Also seen are Tikaram Jully, Harish Chaudhary & others.

CM Ashok Gehlot, Sukhjinder Randhawa, Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal, Parsadi Lal Meena, Dharmendra Rathore, Bhanwar Jitendra Singh, Sandeep Yadav and others.

Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public meeting in Alwar.

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Sukhjinder Randhawa, CM Ashok Gehlot, KC Venugopal, Dr BD Kalla, GS Dotasra, Tikaram Jully, Mamta Bhupesh, Bhanwar Jitendra, Sachin Pilot & others at the public meeting held during ‘Bharat JodoYatra’ in Malakhera in Alwar.

CM Ashok Gehlot interacts with a kid as he warms himself near a fire during ‘Bharat JodoYatra’ at Baswa village in Bandikui. Gehlot spoke to the kids about education for a long time and then said, “Let’s do something in English.” Then a child stood up and recited ABCD.

Jaisinghpura Gate.

Jaipur: State Government is working with commitment for the implementation of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). For this, ERCP Corporation has also been formed and CM Ashok Gehlot has given approval of Rs. 25 crore as share capital to the Corporation. Many important steps have been taken by the State Government for the farmers.

CM

GEHLOT

We have walked three and a half thousand kms. Walking cures many diseases of body, he says

I salute the resolve with which Rahul Gandhi’s Yatra is going on. Some people aren’t liking this journey. Kamal Nath challenged on Dec 4, we welcomed it. Yatra has broken all the records in Rajasthan.

SLAY THE DAY YOUR WAY

STRAPLESS DRESSES HAVE HAD QUITE A JOURNEY IF YOU ASK. THE POPULARITY OF BANDEAU DRESSES AND CORSETS HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ENDURING POPULARITY OF STRAPLESS NECKLINES.

LET’S DIVE INTO THIS STAGGERING STRAPLESS FASHION WITH CITY FIRST

There are several alternatives available when looking for a dress to wear on a night out. It might be hard to attempt to narrow down your options on your own because different clothes work better for different body shapes, climates, and events. If you want to

add extra glamour to your appearance then you can go with a stunning strapless outfit.

A strapless dress or top has no apparent shoulder straps or other forms of support, yet it nonetheless fits snugly around the upper torso. The internal corset and/or brassiere are typically used to support the dress, and the tightness of the bodice prevents the garment from falling out of place.

Strapless fashion was born when women’s clothes got more open-minded in the 1960s and it became more popular and acceptable to expose

skin. Today, strapless dresses can also incorporate elements from other dress types, such as belts, fitted bodices, and long, flowing skirts like in maxi dresses. International fashion designers including Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, and Stella McCartney all include strapless pieces in their designs.

In recent years, several celebrities have been photographed donning strapless gowns. Gisele, a Brazilian fashion model, was one of them and she was dressed in a long, flowing white dress by Christian Dior.

There are a tonne of

alternatives available for the strapless fashion to add to your closet if you’re ready to incorporate the trend into your wardrobe.

There are so many interesting strapless designs that designers are embracing right now, from sculptural minidresses to chic maxis.

Apart from styling a straoless dress the difficulties of wearing a strapless dress are numerous. Depending on the situation, if you style it correctly, the appearance would have the desired style.

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FACE OF THE DAY!

Aries

MARCH 21 - APRIL 20

Limiting some items from your diet will have a positive effect on your health. There is much to achieve today and you will find yourself up to it. Academic front seems favourable. You are likely to buy something you have been longing for.You are likely to spend some time in self introspection.

Gemini

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

Family issues that are leading to disputes are likely to be resolved amicably. There is a chance of somebody taking you along for a function or a party. Keeping track of something or someone may prove an uphill task. Your standing in your professional circle is likely to get a boost.

Leo

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

Financial front remains rosy and promises to bring in gains.

Guidance may become the key to further your career. A family member may make you proud with an achievement. Spending time with friends is possible. Some of you may decide to take your romance to the next level.

Libra

SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 22

You may want things differently on the domestic front, but will need to convince others about your ideas. A break from the routine is indicated and will give you time to do things you were not getting time. Change of season requires you to take good care of your health.

Sagittarius

NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22

You will succeed in wriggling out of a tight financial situation by curbing wasteful expenditure. An outing with family promises much fun. Prepare well for a long journey, if you want to travel comfortably. Shifting to a new house or a new city cannot be ruled out for some.

Aquarius

JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19

Something being organised on the social front may get you totally involved. Expect immediate returns from the investments made by you.

Workload is likely to increase on the professional front. This is a fine day on the financial front, as you manage to earn a lot.

Taurus

APRIL 21 - MAY 20

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HAPPINESS IS , WARM FEET!

Your bank balance is likely to swell and make you financially secure.

Buying something expensive for the house is indicated. Responsibilities are likely to increase manifold. Those feeling lethargic and unwell may get back on the path to perfect health. Love is in the air and you are likely to enjoy.

Cancer

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Problems faced on the financial front are likely to disappear. Someone who admires you will leave no stone unturned in appeasing you today. Those unwell are likely to recover soon through regular medication. Something may keep you from realizing your full potential on the academic front.

Virgo

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23

Someone’s good advice will help in making the right decisions on the academic front. Things start looking up on the health front as you manage to remain regular in your workouts. Prospects of marriage for lovers are set to brighten. Some of you can book tickets to someplace exotic.

Scorpio

OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 22

Something new may be acquired for the home by homemakers. An initiative on the health front is likely to give rich dividends. Those involved in a project will be able to give a good account of themselves. Someone you despise is likely to turn over a new leaf, so let bygones be bygones.

Capricorn

DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20

This is a positive day that proves special for some. Meditate to embark on a new spiritual journey. You will be able to regain lost ground on the academic front to come at par with the rest. Excellent showing at work will get you hand-picked for an important assignment.

Pisces

FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20

Going the extra mile for someone will be greatly appreciated by all.

Much hustle and bustle can be expected on the social front to your delight.Someone may not agree to your terms but that should not affect your productivity. You will get a chance to tap your potential on the professional front.

ow in case you are one of those who wish for winters to go away soon, we have something special for you! What if we told you, that you can love the Christmassy season, just as much as others and also keep your feet (and hands) warm and soft, how would you feel? Elated, right?

WEAR A WARMER SHOE: Give your feet a head-start by keeping your shoes indoors where it is warmer.

WEAR SHOES DESIGNED FOR YOUR ACTIVITY AND WEATHER: Avoid mesh running shoes. Instead, wear a hiking boot or trail shoe and something with a thicker sole, is water resistant or has water-proof features, especially around the toes and lower sides of the shoe.

WEAR A THICKER SOCK: Aim for wool or synthetic fiber socks rather than cotton, which can absorb moisture quickly, dry slowly and pull heat away from your skin, making it a fabric to avoid when there might be snow involved.

WATERPROOF CLOTHING: If you’re going to be in cold con-

ditions for an extended period of time, consider adding a liner between your sock layers, or even using plastic bags.

MOVE YOUR BODY: Starting to feel cold, walk faster, ski faster, run faster, do a few jumping jacks. Physical activity increases body heat and helps to get the blood moving faster to your extremities which alleviates that cold feeling.

Remember that if you use toe warmers or do warm water soaks, then you’ll want to make sure the toe warmer or water is not too hot as you can easily burn yourself. If you have neuropathy then you need to check the temperature with your hand or forearm first, as you cannot rely on your feet to tell you if it is too hot.

Don’t let cold feet keep you indoors during the winter. There is more to winter walking than just the treadmill. But your toes can get painfully cold, and you may even risk frostbite in bitter weather. You want to avoid getting sweaty feet, as that puts you at risk of developing a blister. You can protect your feet in cold weather with these tips.”

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FEET WARM AND SOFT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

WHETHER YOU’RE AN AVID WINTER SPORTS ENTHUSIAST OR ONE THAT PREFERS TO STAY INDOORS AT ANY SIGN OF COLD OR WET WEATHER, IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW HOW TO KEEP YOUR FEET WARM AND DRY. WHEN VENTURING OUT INTO THE ELEMENTS YOU MAY NEED SOMETHING MORE THAN JUST A RAIN BOOT OR A FANCY KNEE-HIGH. CITY FIRST BRINGS TO YOU SOME EASY SURVIVAL TIPS TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP YOUR FEET WARM AND DRY THIS WINTER SEASON!

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SHEER BEAUTY

As we speak about celebs, one such star who has always been attracted to avant-garde style is Fashion Queen Shehnaaz Gill. Time and again, Shehnaaz has simply stunned us with her fashion statement, and we are totally bowled over her wardrobe collection. Ditching the extravagant heavily embellished ensem bles, Shehnaaz hopped on the ongoing ombre saree trend and nailed it like a goddess. The actress shared a few pictures on her Instagram handle in which, she looks breathtaking draped in a pink and white ombre dupion silk floral printed six-yard and exudes elegance as she poses for the pictures. Her saree is beautifully adorned with floral motifs on the border and is draped very well. She paired her six-yard with a floral printed sleeveless blouse that per fectly elevates her look. Shehnaaz completed her look by donning diamond jewellery with her outfit. She went for subtle makeup and styled her hair into a bun.

SECRET ROMANCE!

Janhvi Kapoor is one of the most talented actresses in the industry. The Roohi actress always remains in limelight due to her personal and professional life. Janhvi, who dated Shikhar Pahariya in the past was recently spotted in Delhi with her ex-boyfriend at an event.

To note, Shikhar Pahariya is the grandson of Sushilkumar Shinde, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The two dated each other for a few years before parting ways. However, they did not confirm their relationship.

On Saturday, Janhvi and Shikhar attended a fashion show in Delhi. Many pictures and videos of the duo

from the event are doing rounds on the internet and soon after fans wondered if they have rekindled their romance. One user wrote, “Are you guys back to gether?” While another user said: you both together again.” In the video, Janhvi is seen don ning a beige bodycon dress and paired it with a matching oversized blaz er, while Shi khar sported a sparkly outfit.

Kareena Kapoor Khan is current ly going through an excellent phase in her acting ca reer, with some unique and promising projects in her kitty. The su premely talented ac tress, who recently won the hearts of audiences with her stellar perfor mance in Laal Singh Chaddha, is keen to play challenging characters. Kareena, who is also a great movie buff, often gives her followers rec ommendations on what to watch, and even re views her favourite films and shows. Simi larly, she recently re viewed the White Lotus Season 2, with an inter esting Instagram story.

Nora Fatehi

Kareena Kapoor

Zoya Akhtar

Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi and Shikhar Pahariya during the fashion show

Shehnaaz Gill

Nora in Prada co-ord skirt set

Deepika Padukone

Deepika unveils the trophy

Shehnaaz in silk floral saree

‘ART WITH A HEART’

CITY FIRST

The students of Jayshree Periwal Group of Schools showcased their art exhibits in the ‘Art With a Heart Exhibition’ being held at Hotel ITC Rajputana. Inaugurated by Pawan Arora, IAS, Commissioner, Rajasthan Housing Board, the exhibition aimed at creating awareness about contemporary social issues. The exhibits will be on display from December 19 2022 to December 20 2022 from 10 am-7 pm.

The students of the 6-12th grade of school across ages demonstrated their talents through oil and acrylic paintings, installations and sculptures. The highlight of the exhibition was the live portrait and live illustrations, which won the hearts and accolades of the visitors.

Pawan Arora visited the exhibition gallery and was dazzled by the finesse, the

profound thought and the sensitivity displayed in the exhibits.

The art exhibition was attended by art aficionado, authors, students and their parents. Many of the young artists were seen discussing their exhibits with the enthusiasts and providing insights. The proceeds from the artworks sold at the exhibition will be donated to charitable causes. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

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A HEARTWARMING JOURNEY

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JJS Chairperson, Vimal Chand Surana informed over 400 top retailers of India have already confirmed their participation in the show. JJS Sec, Rajiv Jain said that All India GJC Board of Directors have been invited by the JJS.

RAS Priyanka Jodhawat’s book

‘Kuch Dil Ne Kaha...Ehsaason

Ki Kainaat’ was released on Monday at the RAS Club in Jaipur.

During this session, literature, music and cinema were discussed in the presence of Priyanka Jodhawat, lyricist Rajasekhar and ac-

were present. Rajasekhar and Piyush Mishra released the book and the poster and read out the golden lines from the book. Priyanka Jodhawat said that literary compositions can be prepared even considering music and cinema as the basis, this book is a hallmark of this.

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ADDING JOY TO EVERYDAY

CITY FIRST

Toddler Time, powered by Shraddha Rawat and Neha Singhi, organised a Christmas Day Fun

Meet Up for toddlers and their families at C-Scheme, Jaipur on Monday. The main attraction of the event was to provide an open air environment to the children and families.

The event included Santa Claus, puppet show, Christmas tree decoration, craft activities and dance. Their main idea was

to let the kids learn something and have fun with the moms.

Shraddha Rawat, Director Toddler Time said, “Our idea is also to promote women at work. So we have a lot of women showcasing their products. This session of ours is unique in Jaipur where various activities are organised for children of this age. Neha Singhi also mentioned, “It gives us immense pleasure to see the kids happy. Our aim is to teach children something in a safe place.”

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Rudraksh Sharma celebrated his birthday at Labrass, Diggi Palace, Jaipur on Sunday. Jagdeesh Chandra reached to bless him on the occasion and wished him good health and success. Supermodels Neelanjana Jangid and Rewati Upadhyay among other friends and family members were also present on the occasion to make the evening more special.

—PHOTOS BY SUNIL SHARMA

The grand wedding reception of Junaid, son of Mohd. Umer with Hoor, daughter of Mohd. Arif Khan was held at Hotel Rambagh Palace, Jaipur on Sunday. Jagdeesh Chandra reached to bless the newlyweds and wished them a happy married life ahead.

—PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

alumni

organized at New Look Secondary School, Lodha Banswara on Saturday. For the first time since 1988, about 200 students who passed out from class 12th year after year participated in it. The students who reached the school together in a group were welcomed by Pradeep Kothari, Director of New Look School.

Seedling Modern High School sports day was organized at JNU Sports Campus on Saturday in which Primrose House of the school bagged the Gold Medal in Kho-Kho match.

Jewellery Show (JJS) –2022’ will see participation of the eminent jewellers of the country.

tor Piyush Mishra in the session ‘Expression of Feelings’. During this, President of the

RAS Association Gaurav Bajad and other administrative officers and dignitaries

Under the joint aegis of the Department of Art & Culture, Jawahar Kala Kendra and 3M Dot Bands Theater Family Society, the stage lit up with plays on the second day of the 11th Jayarangam: Jaipur Theater Festival. On Monday, December 19, where two plays were presented on the stage, there was also a gathering of tales and songs by actors Piyush Mishra, Rajasekhar and Puneet Sharma in the Mehfil-e-Jayarangam.

Various competitions were organised at FH Medical College & Hospital, Medical school in Satauli on Sunday, where several students participated enthusiastically. The program was inaugurated by Dr Javed Anwar Warsi, Chairman of FH Medical College with a ribboncutting ceremony. Warsi, Chairman of FH Medical. While addressing the audience, he said that students should be encouraged towards participating in various sports.

Jagdeesh Chandra greets Rudraksh. Also seen are (R-L) Siddharth, Rewati, Saksham and Neelanjana

Jagdeesh Chandra cuts the cake with Rudraksh. Also seen are (R-L) Saksham, Siddharth, Rewati, Neelanjana, Ujjwal and Ansh

(R-L) Ansh, Ujjwal, Saksham, Neelanjana, Rudraksh, Rewati, Siddharth and Hunny

Pawan Arora lights the inaugural lamp. Also seen are (L-R)

Rupendra Periwal, Sudhir Mathur, Jayshree Periwal and others

Pawan Arora appreciates the sketch artwork by Arushi Agarwal. Also seen are Sudhir Mathur, Aayushi Periwal, Jayshree Periwal, Aakriti Periwal and Madhu Maini

A glimpse of the artwork showcased

Pawan Arora keenly looks at the artwork displayed

during the interactive session