First India-Jaipur Edition-27th February 2023

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JAIPUR l MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023 l Pages 14 l 3.00 l RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764 l Vol 4 l Issue No. 262

MANN KI BAAT

l ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has become a wonderful medium for expression of public participation.

l A few days ago, ‘Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar’ was conferred. These awards were given away to emerging, talented artists in the field of music and performing arts.

l Nowadays Indian toys have become such craze that their demand has increased even in foreign countries.

l Tele-consultants using e-Sanjeevani app has crossed the figure of 10 crores.

l Many countries of the world are drawn towards India’s UPI. Just a few days ago, UPIPayNow Link has been launched between India and Singapore.

l ‘Tribeni Kumbho Mohotshav’ was organized in Bansberia of Hooghly district in West Bengal.

l Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has changed meaning of public participation in our country. MORE ON P5

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ACTORS GOVINDA, MANOJ TIWARI GRACED ‘SUPER INDIANS’ EVENT

RAJASTHANI & BHOJPURI TO BE IN 8TH SCHEDULE: TIWARI

Actors Govinda, Manoj Tiwari described Dr Jagdeesh Chandra as a person who gives opportunities to talents

Rajeev Gaur

Jodhpur: Film actors Govinda and Manoj Tiwari graced the Super Indians event organised by Bharat24 and First India news channel and newspaper at hotel Radisson on Sunday.

The event was held under the aegis of Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, CEO and Editor-inChief, Bharat24-Vision of New India and First India & CMD, First India News in which erstwhile Sirohi royal family scion Padma Shri Raghuveer Singh, Jodh-

pur divisional commissioner KC Meena, IG Jai Narayan Sher, collector Himanshu Gupta, former MP Badri Ram Jakhar, Chairman of Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission Justice Gopal Krishna Vyas

ANOTHER TARGETED KILLING IN J&K'S PULWAMA

Moni Sharma

Pulwama: A 40-yearold man belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community died after being shot at allegedly by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Sunday, in the latest targeted killing in the Valley.

KASHMIRI PANDIT SHOT DEAD

SANJAY SHARMA, BANK SECURITY

GUARD WAS FIRED UPON BY TERRORISTS WHILE HE WAS ON HIS WAY TO A LOCAL MARKET

‘Leader’ Rahul, ‘Target’ Modi; wraps up meet

Will raise the questions about Adani till truth comes out: Rahul at last day of Cong plenary

Raipur (FIB): Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi addressed party delegates on 3rd & final day of party’s plenary session in Raipur on Sunday. He shared memories that he cherished during Yatra. He also lambasted BJP-led govt and claimed that it destroyed country with a hate campaign and questioned relations between Adani & Modi. P6

“Terrorists fired upon one civilian from minority namely Sanjay Sharma S/O Kashinath Sharma R/O Achan Pulwama while on way to local market. He was shifted to hospital however, he succumbed to injuries. There was armed guard in his village. Area cordoned off,” Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a tweet.

According to DIG Rayees Mohammad, “Terrorists fired upon a member of a minority

Relatives trying to console the wife of Sanjay Sharma as they mourn his demise, at Achan, in Pulwama district on Sunday.

community when he was outside along with her wife. We are searching for the terrorist and we will neutralise them as soon as possible.” P5

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The administration has given a free hand to the security forces to deal with the terrorists and we will continue to combat such acts of terrorism firmly and decisively.

—Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor

and chairperson of the Rajasthan State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Sangeeta Beniwal were also present as special guest.

After this, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, remembering the early days of

Delhi Excise POLICY

First India Bureau

New Delhi: Delhi Deputy CM and Education Minister Manish Sisodia has been arrested after eight hours of questioning by the CBI. He was taken for questioning on Sunday over the alleged liquor scam which took place under the Delhi Excise Policy.

This comes after Sisodia, during a show of strength organised by AAP asked his party

his career, said that Dr Jagdeesh Chandra gave him first opportunity in the music show on Bihar’s channel and did 286 episodes of it. Tiwari said that his music career started after this show. Turn to P10

CBI ARRESTS SISODIA AFTER 8-HOUR GRILLING

NON-COOPERATION BY DELHI DEPUTY CM IN INVESTIGATION

CBI arrested Sisodia for not cooperating during the investigation despite AAP claiming that it was an honest party and that the Deputy CM will fully cooperate with the agency. Sisodia was booked under IPC Sections 120-B (punishment of criminal conspiracy) and 477A (falsification of accounts) and provisions of the Prevention Of Corruption Act including Section 7 (taking undue advantage to influence a public servant by corrupt or illegal means or by the exercise of personal influence).

members to take care of his family if he is jailed. AAP leaders said that

the BJP is 'scared' of AAP which is why they are using Central agen-

Assembly elections: Stage set for polls in Meghalaya, Nagaland today

Shillong (FIB): The countdown has begun for Meghalaya Assembly polls, which will see over 21 lakh electorates will decide fate of 369 candidates on Monday. The polling is set to begin at 7 am and last till 4pm. It will be held at 3,419 polling stations across 59 Assembly constituencies. However, polling for the Sohiong

Women polling teams head to their assigned polling stations in Nagaland on Sunday.

constituency was postponed following the demise of the state’s for-

NAGALAND BRACES FOR TOUGH CONTEST

Kohima: Nagaland will elect a new govt on Monday amid tight security. The election would seal fates of 183 candidates. The voting will take place in 59 out of 60 seats as BJP’s Kazheto Kinimi was declared winner uncontested after his opponent pulled out.

mer Home minister and UDP candidate from the seat, HDR Lyngdoh.

cies like CBI and ED to attack 'innocent' people like Sisodia. P6

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MUSLIM MEN KILLING: INTERNET SNAPPED IN NUH AFTER PROTEST

Chandigarh: Haryana

Govt on Sunday ordered suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in Nuh district for 3 days over apprehensions of communal tension and breach of peace following a call for more protests over abduction-murder of two men from Rajasthan.

2 ACCUSED IN SIDHU MOOSEWALA DEATH CASE KILLED IN JAIL

EAST TO WEST: CONG PLANS NEW MARCH

The Congress is considering a Pasighat-to-Porbandar yatra, party general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday after Rahul Gandhi called for taking the "tapasya" of the Bharat Jodo Yatra forward.

Act unitedly to teach lesson to fascist forces,

New model of toppling elected governments through horse trading is going on in the country, charges CM Gehlot

Aditi Nagar, Amit Mishra & Yogesh Sharma

Raipur: CM Ashok Gehlot called upon party workers and leaders to save country, democracy and the Constitution. He called upon the party leaders to act wisely and only then people

says Gehlot

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

with fascist thinking will get a lesson. Gehlot was addressing the public rally at Jora Ground on concluding day of 85th Congress Plenary

AUSSIES LIFT RECORD 6TH TITLE

on Sunday in Raipur. While mentioning achievements of UPA govt, Gehlot also made allegations of misuse of central agencies. He said that if institutions like the Judiciary and the Election Commission are working under pressure, then it should be understood to what extent the situation has become. He said that wherever elections are held, the ED reaches there first. Turn to P10

Australia made it a hat-trick of women’s T20 WC titles with a 19-run victory over South Africa as Beth Mooney’s 74-run knock proved pivotal to their record sixth trophy win here Sunday. Set a target of 157 for victory, SA were restricted to 137 for six as their hopes of lifting the trophy on their maiden appearance in the final went up in smoke.

Chandigarh: 2 gangsters, who were held in the connection with singer Sidhu Moosewala murder case and lodged in Goindwal Sahib Central Jail in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, were killed in a clash among inmates on Sunday. They were facing other charges as well, SP said. P6

CAF JAWAN KILLED IN IED BLAST IN CHHATTISGARH

Raipur: A 43-year-old security personnel from Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was killed in an IED blast in Orchha devp block of Narayanpur district on Sunday. This was the seventh killing of security personnel allegedly by Naxalites in last six days in the State.

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra speaking during the event

Govinda addressing the event at hotel Radisson in Jodhpur.

Manoj Tiwari interacting with the audience during the event.

Badri Ram Jakhar addressing the audience on Sunday.

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, KC Meena, Sangeeta Beniwal, Govinda, Justice Gopal Krishan Vyas, Badri Ram Jakhar, Jai Narayan Sher, Himanshu Gupta, Manoj Jagyasi, Jinendra Shekhawat and Jawed Siddiqui during lighting of lamp at hotel Radisson in Jodhpur on Sunday. —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Sanjay Sharma’s 5-year-old daughter Diksha Sharma.

ROSE SHOW-2023 IN CITY PARK: AS PER WISH OF CS, SHOW WILL BE HELD AT NATIONAL LEVEL WITH PARTICIPATION OF OTHER STATES, SAYS

RHB GIFTS NATURAL BEAUTY TO CITY: CS USHA

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: While participating in the 48th ‘Rose Show-2023’ at City Park in Mansarovar, Jaipur on Sunday, Chief Secretary Usha Sharma said that such events make common people feel the beauty of nature. While discussing with Rajasthan Housing Board Commissioner Pawan Arora, she expressed the intention to organise it at the national and international levels.

“The City Park has managed to make a mark not only in the State but across the country in a very short span of time. 20,000 to 30,000 people come here every day,” she said while praising Pawan Arora & the Board team.

Arora said that as per wish of CS, the show will be organised at the national level with the participation of other states.

“Like people remember Nishat Bagh, Tulip Garden, & Mughal Garden of Srinagar, efforts of the Board will be made in the same way so people will remember the date of the rose show

First India Bureau

Kochi: IAS Ajitabh Sharma, CMD, Jaipur City Transport Services Limited (JCTSL) joined the inaugural ceremony by lighting the lamp of the national seminar ‘Technology Sabha’ organised by the Kerala government in Kochi on February 24.

Ltd; Loknath Behra, CMD, Kochi Metro, Kerala; Kumar Vineet, Secretary IT, Uttar Pradesh; D K Singh, MD, Center for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), Delhi; and senior officials from the major IT global industry were also present.

DELEGATES HONOURED WITH TITLES DURING THE ‘ROSE SHOW’

E mperor of the Show was given to Secretary JDA, Empress of the Show to Maya Balan, King of the Show to Ramchandra Saini, Queen of the Show to Secretary JDA, Prince of the Show to Ramlal, Princess of the Show to Maya Balan and Best Exhibitor of the Show to Hotel Rambagh Palace.

of City Park on the tourism map,” he said.

Arora said that as soon as the second phase of the City Park is completed, this park will achieve an incomparable place in the country. He also said that after Corona, people have started adopting nature and the footfall in the park is continuously increasing.

General Secretary of the show Anil Kumar

Bhargava said this show was the best among the daily shows held so far & added that various plants were displayed by Nilkamal, Tulip, & Home Garden Nursery. Over 400 varieties of colorful roses were displayed. Patron of the society and retired IAS Ishwar Chandra Srivastava, Arun Kumar, members of the jury, and many well-known personalities were present.

Legal crackdown on adulterants to ensure safety

Vikas Sharma

Jaipur: In order to strengthen Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s vision of a healthy Rajasthan, the legal crackdown on adulterants has started strictly.

Till now, the actions under ‘Shudh Ke Liye Yudh’ Abhiyan were limited to the collection of samples, but in the last 1 year, there has been a record speed in presenting the cases

Jodhpur man hangs self after killing wife

First India Bureau

of these actions in the court. In last 5 years, the maximum number of challans have been presented in the court

in 2022. After CM Gehlot’s decision to set up Food Safety & Drug Control Commissionerate, the scene changed

RECORD NUMBER OF CHALLANS IN 2022

Water supply restored in Pink City

and with the appointment of a dedicated administrative head, the actions have been also intensified in the state,

Minister Parsadi Lal Meena believes that unless strict legal action is taken, it is difficult to stop adulteration.

Differently abled allotted dairy booth

Jaipur (ANI): A differently abled ( divyang ) person was allotted a dairy booth just two days after meeting Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

hood and both his legs are affected by polio.

The seminar, (33rd in the series), was titled ‘Lessons on e-Governance Leadership from the Innovators, Creators, & Accelerators’.

Dr Santosh Babu, IAS. MD, Kerala State IT Infra

Jodhpur: A 70-year-old man killed his wife and later committed suicide by hanging himself in the Dangiyawas area of Jodhpur, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Diparam & his wife Sukma Devi (65), residents of Bhanwarla village. “The post-mortem will be conducted after which the actual situation will be revealed,” police added.

Omprakash Kumawat from Kishangarh Renwal municipality was allotted the booth on the instructions of CM Gehlot, who attended an event in Raghunandan Pura village on February 21. Kumawat met the CM, seeking the government’s support in find-

A COLOURFUL COMEBACK

ing a source of livelihood for himself. “I was very happy to meet the CM. He assured me of the help and support of his government in help-

Eco-friendly Gulal Gota in demand this Holi

As a keynote speaker during a session on ‘Accelerating the pace of e-Governance, Ajitabh highlighted the importance of mindful investment in the IT projects keeping the concept of (RoI) Return on Investment as one of the project selection criteria. Jaipur (PTI): The traditional ‘Gulal Gota’ or lac balls filled with natural dry colours are again finding favour with Holi revellers despite the dominance of cheap synthetic options.

The round-shaped Gulal Gota are traditionally manufactured in Jaipur where a few Muslim families have been engaged in this work for generations.

Made of lac, these balls are filled with natural colours. Unlike wa-

ter balloons and water guns, Gulal Gota does not cause any harm. Ar-

tisans and manufacturers say the demand for Gulal Gota has seen a

rise of late. “Most of the current generation enjoys Holi with synthetic

Kumawat met the CM, seeking the government’s support in finding a source of livelihood for himself

ing me find a source of livelihood. And, I was allotted the booth within two days,” Kumawat said. Kumawat (42) has been dwarf since child-

In such a situation, the help provided by the Rajasthan government such as free electricity, social security pension scheme, free medicine and a health insurance scheme proved to be a boon for Omprakash.

As per Kishangarh Renwal Municipality president Amit Jain, there are many like Omprakash, who are living dignified lives by availing the public welfare schemes.

First India Bureau Jaipur: People of Pink City got a respite on Sunday after the drinking water supply was restored in Jaipur after two days. Water supply was started partially in the walled city at 6 pm on Sunday. The PHED completed the work of the newly constructed filter plant of 220 MLD at Surajpura and also performed the necessary maintenance of the Bisalpur pipeline. The main pipeline of the newly constructed pump house at Renewal was also connected with the main pipeline. Sources informed that 60 works were completed during the shutdown, out of which about 45 works are related to Bisalpur drinking water project in Jaipur city.

Rajaram Meel urges people to take part in Jat Mahakumbh

First India Bureau

Gulal, water balloons and guns, but only a few people know and use the beautiful Gulal Gota on Holi. However, now the young generation is also getting attracted towards it,” Avaz Mohammed, an artisan, said. Due to the bulk orders, artisans start handcrafting Gulal Gotas around two months before the Holi festival.

Gulal Gota is still the favourite of royal families and is a part of their Holi celebrations.

Ajmer: A meeting was organised in Ajmer on Sunday regarding the upcoming Mahakumbh of the Jat community in Jaipur. State President of Rajasthan Jat Mahasabha Rajaram Meel held a press conference and said that we urge people from the Jat community to take part in the Mahakumbh and make it a successful event.

“Our demands like a person from the Jat community should be-

State President of Rajasthan Jat Mahasabha Rajaram Meel during the meeting organised in Bandanwara, Ajmer on Sunday.

come the Chief Minister, OBC community should be given representation in proportion to their population, vot-

ing based on caste, claims to farmers by insurance companies with immediate effect should be fulfilled,” said Meel.

Ajitabh Sharma, CMD, JCTSL lights a lamp during the inaugural ceremony of ‘Technology Sabha’ organised by Kerala government.

JCTSL CMD Ajitabh kicks off ‘Technology Sabha’ in Kochi

Omprakash Kumawat with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

Chief Secretary Usha Sharma, Rajasthan Housing Board Commissioner Pawan Arora and others during the ‘Rose Show 2023’ in the City Park, Mansarovar on Sunday. Chief Secretary Usha Sharma, RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora release balloons in ‘Rose Show 2023’ in the City Park on Sunday.

A girl takes a picture of roses showcased during the ‘Rose Show 2023’ in the City Park, Mansarovar on Sunday.

Chief Secretary Usha Sharma and RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora honour Kunal Roy of Hotel Rambagh with an award.

SOG forms 10 teams to nab

RPSC paper leak accused

Accused Govt teacher Sher Singh sold RPSC paper to Bhupendra Saran for Rs 40 lakh, claim police

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajasthan Police have formed ten teams to arrest government teacher Sher Singh for his alleged involvement in the RPSC paper leak case.

During interrogation, the paper leak accused Bhupendra Saran revealed that Sher Singh Meena had sold the paper to him for Rs 40 lakhs. Following the revelation, the SOG sleuths are trying to nab Sher Singh. Meanwhile, Bhupendra Saran will be produced before the court on February 27 after his police remand duration will end.

Meanwhile, Ninety one per cent candidates across the State appeared in the first shift on the second day of the Teachers’ Recruitment Examination on Sunday.

In the second shift, 95.88 per cent candidates appeared.

The exam is being conducted by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board.

The attendance of candidates in the first shift was 91.31 in the state while 91.89 percent candidates appeared in the exam in Jaipur.

91% candidates appear in second day’s first shift of Grade-3 Teachers’ Examination, 95.88% in second shift

Rathore calls Govt ‘sponsor’ of paper mafia

Murari Gaur

First India Bureau

Honourable Chief Minister, is it true that today at an examination centre in Tonk, question papers fell short for the examinees and after 5 o’clock the candidates were forced to take the examination in police presence? You had said “every mistake demands a price”. Be prepared for punishment.

—Satish Poonia, State BJP chief

Gangster Lawrence aide

First India Bureau

Sikar: A member of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang was arrested in Sikar on Sunday for his alleged involvement in the Raju Thehat murder case.

Police informed the accused identified as Dinesh Jakhar (21), a resident of Bari area in Fatehpur town, was arrested for allegedly brainwashing the killers to kill Raju Thehat.

“A special team was formed to nab the accused. Based on specific inputs, the accused was detained and arrested from the Pilibanga police station area of Hanumangarh district.

Seven criminal cases have been registered against Dinesh in various police stations,” police said.

Extortionist seeks `50L from bizman, threatens to kill him, his daughter

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A businessman from Malviya Nagar has reported that he received an extortion call of Rs 50 lakh. The caller threatened to kill him and his daughter in Canada if the amount was not delivered.

SHO Hari Singh

Dudhwal said that the 64-year-old businessman has lodged the report. In the complaint, the victim said that both his mobile phones were hacked and money was asked from acquaintances and friends for the last two days. Until now Rs 50,000 have been given

ASPIRANTS CREATE RUCKUS AS TONK CENTRE FALLS SHORT OF EXAM PAPERS

Tonk/Jaipur: REET aspirants created a ruckus at an examination centre in Tonk on Sunday after the copies of the first shift examination of the Hindi subject fell short. Later, the District Collector and Superintendent of Police reached the examination centre and pacified the examinees. Meanwhile, mobile internet services were suspended from 6 am to 6 pm in Jaipur, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, Alwar, Bhilwara and Sri Ganganagar districts on Sunday due the REET exam. Now, the remaining exams of REET will be held in Jaipur on February 27-28 and March 1.

DUMMY CANDIDATE HELD IN ALWAR

Alwar: The Alwar Police on Sunday arrested a dummy candidate for impersonating an actual candidate during the Teachers’ Exam. “The accused Kailash Saini, a resident of Sirohi, was arrested from Government Senior Secondary Secondary School (Yashwant) in Alwar. When officials checked the ID card and other documents of the accused, his documents did not match with the actual candidate. Kailash Saini was appearing in the first shift examination on behalf of Virendra Singh, a resident of Deeg, Bharatpur,” police added.

Mother kills son for insurance money in Amer

First India Bureau

Kuchaman: Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Minister Rajendra Rathore during his tour of Kuchaman visited the residence of former MLA late Harish Kumawat and consoled his family members. He paid floral tributes at the portrait of late Kumawat. BJP youth leader Shyam Pratap Singh also accompanied Rathore. During an interaction with the media, Rathore described the Gehlot Government as the sponsor of the paper mafia. He alleged that the government is not following the anti-cheating bill made for the purpose of conducting competitive examinations in a fair manner.

Jaipur: Two youths riding a Thar were injured after miscreants opened fire on them in Bhankrota area of Jaipur on Sunday. One of the youths has been admitted to SMS Hospital in critical condition.

DCP (West) Vandita

Rana said that the firing took place near Shivam Resort on Ajmer Road around 4:15 am. Sonu (28) was going from Jaipur to Ajmer along with his friends Dayaram (27) and Dharmchand Chowdhary (30).

Meanwhile, Kamlesh (30) and Vedprakash (29) from the Fortuner first hit their Thar and started firing at Dayaram and Dharmchand and fled.

Dayaram was shot in

the stomach and Dharmchand’s elbow got injured. After getting information, Bhankrota police reached the spot and rushed the two injured to SMS Hospital.

Dayaram was admitted while Dharmchand was

discharged after firstaid. Police investigation revealed that some time back Sonu had bought the Thar from Kamlesh and the murderous attack was due to a dispute over transaction.

4 accused trying to escape custody injured in police firing in Bharatpur

First India Bureau

Bharatpur: Four miscreants were injured after they manhandled policemen and tried to escape police custody in Bharatpur on Sunday. Police informed that accused Vinod Pathaina, Chandu Deshwal, Paramveer and Bhim Singh fired gunshots at business -

man Lala Pahalwan on February 23.

“The four accused were on a run since then.

On Saturday, they were arrested from Gurugram and were brought to Bharatpur. On their way, the accused started beating policemen and tried to escape police custody near Gunsara village under Udhyog Nagar Police Station,”

police said.

“In retaliation, the policemen fired gun -

shots during which the accused sustained bullet injuries in their leg. Vinod Pathaina and Chandu Deshwal were referred to Jaipur while the remaining two miscreants Paramveer and Bhim Singh are undergoing treatment at RBM Hospital,” police added. The case relates to the February 23 incident.

to the caller. The caller even tried to blackmail him with videos. The victim said that he received the call on February 22.

The caller told the businessman that he knew that Rs 5 lakh was in his account. The businessman has sought safety for his family. The police have started an investigation by registering a report under the IT Act.

On Tuesday, NIA had arrested Lucky Khokhar, another member of the Lawrence gang, from Sri Ganganagar.

Jaipur: A 35-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his mother for the insurance money, in the Amer area on Saturday night, police said. Police informed the deceased, identified as Kamlesh Atal was allegedly murdered by his mother and his uncle and later his body was thrown on Jaipur-Delhi NH. “After the body was spotted by the patrolling unit, an FSL team was called to collect the samples and the body was kept in the mortuary of Amber CHC,” police said.

CBI

takes two railway officials into custody in corruption case

First India Bureau Jaipur: The Central bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken two railway officers, posted in Agra rail division, in custody in connection with a bribery case on Sunday. The accused officers were in touch with the MD of Jaipur based Shivakriti International Ltd, SD Sharma and others.

The company had given bribes to officers several times to get contracts and to get their bills cleared. The supervisor of the company Brahmanand gave Rs 2 lakh to the

officers on 23 January.

On February 23, he gave Rs 5 lakh to the officers. The CBI registered a case against six named accused and others.

SD Sharma was the chairman of Devasthan board during the former Vasundhara Raje government. He has influence in both BJP and Congress.

Gajendra, a resident of Anah village, was injured in firing on February 23. —FILE PHOTO

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Police along with FSL members inspect the spot on Sunday.

Miscreants open fire at youths in Bhankrota area, one critical

involved in Thehat killing arrested in Sikar

HADR: A CALL TO OUR CONSCIENCE

tal and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) returned to India on February 20, 2023, after putting in a stupendous effort to provide medical relief to disaster victims in Hatya Province of Turkey hit by the earthquake. The effort has been applauded both at the National and International levels.

The Indian Army Field Hospital has treated 3604 casualties, provided emergency medical care, and performed 04 x significant surgeries, 63 x minor surgeries, 343 minor procedures, including 87 x POP applications for fixing fractures.

The Indian Army Field Hospital comprising of 99 personnel, including various Specialist Medical Officers and Paramedics, established their Hospital at Iskenderun, Hatay Province, Turkey on 08 Feb 2023, which included a fully functional OT and Trauma Care Centre. The Specialists have Medical, Surgical, Anaesthetists, Orthopaedicians, Maxillofacial surgeons, and Community Medicine specialists to assist earthquake victims. Besides this, a Lady Medical Officer has also been sent to render medical care to female patients/casualties.

IN-DEPTH

SISODIA’S ARREST AIMED AT REINING KEJRIWAL AND DERAILING AAP

Reminiscing the totality of Operation Dost, I would like to quote Mahatma Gandhi here, “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will” – Yes, a will to safeguard humanity and do whatever it takes

The writer is a Delhi-based, DCC-qualified defence beat writer and independent contributor to print and online publications

Natural calamities are inevitable, and at times they showcase mother nature’s fury side. From massive earthquakes that rocked Turkey and Syria to the devastating forest fires that ravaged Chile and flash floods in the Southern Hemisphere, February has been a month of deadly natural calamities.

During any calamities, where we all return to our basics, i.e ‘humanity’ irrespective of class, creed, religion, gender, socioeconomic quo, or any other parameter of perpetual social differences that we all sadly follow, knowingly or unknowingly. While calamities are destructive and taxing, all they occasionally do to us - is knock our conscience.

And at this juncture, a military drill comes to the fore is – HADR (Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief)

It is when we have seen the world to stand – secular in all truthfulness. Each time HADR support is extended for any victim nation, it is delivered through the Armed Forces being functional onground, reverberating to their call of duty. Be it the combat ready, Army – an ag-

IS SONIA RETIRING FROM POLITICS?

ile Air Force, the silent and cohesive Navy, or any specialized task force like – NDRF. All stand one, with a common objective to their super vigilant senses, i.e, to appease humanity and save lives.

Recently, HADR was extended to the quake-hit nations of Syria and Turkiye. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, was instrumental in sending the prompt HADR for both the victim nations. India has aided the victim countries in the spirit of its age-old tradition of –“Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.”

India has provided lifesaving emergency medicines, protective items, medical equipment, critical care drugs, etc, as part of India’s HADR plan, calling it – Operation Dost this time.

On 6th February 2023, when two powerful earthquakes hit Syria and Turkey, three truckloads of relief materials were mobilized at Hindon airbase consisting of life-saving emergency medicines and protective items within 12 hours. Trucks started reaching by 10:00 am on 7th Feb, 2023, and handing over of the relief items to the Indian Air Force (IAF) began by 04:00 pm. The last truckload reached by 09:30 pm, and the flight departed to Syria with emergency relief material on the same day by 10:00 pm for the relief operation.

The consignment consist-

Sonia Gandhi’s statement at the Congress plenary that “her innings could conclude with Bharat Jodo Yatra” in Raipur on Saturday has set off speculation about her retirement from active politics. The Congress party’s clarification that what she meant was her tenure as party president was not of much help in the context of the tenor of her speech. Sonia said she had the honour of taking over as party president in 1998 and “over these 25 years” the “support, goodwill and understanding of each one of you and all the Congress party workers throughout the country have given us strength. Our victories in

Recently, HADR was extended to the quake-hit nations of Syria and Turkiye. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, was instrumental in sending the prompt HADR for both the victim nations. India has aided the victim countries in the spirit of its age-old tradition of – “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”

ed of 5,945-ton emergency relief material, including 27 life-saving medicines, two kinds of protective items, and three categories of critical care equipment, valued at approximately ` 2 crore. On 10th February 2023, additional relief materials were arranged for Turkiye and Syria. The consignment for Syria consisted of 72 critical care drugs, consumables, and protective items of 7.3 tons, valued at ` 1.4 crore. Relief materials sent for Turkiye included 14 types of medical and critical care equipment valued at `4 crore.

It is learned that the medical corps of our Indian Army, with their Field Hospital, treated over 3,600 earthquake victims in Hatya Province of Turkiye. Furthermore, the Indian disaster relief team, comprising 99 personnel of the Indian Army Field Hospi-

Sonia Gandhi’s statement at the Congress plenary that “her innings could conclude with Bharat Jodo Yatra” in Raipur on Saturday has set off speculation about her retirement from active politics

2004 and 2009 along with the able leadership of Manmohan Singhji gave me personal satisfaction, but what gratifies me most is that my innings could conclude with Bharat Jodo Yatra”.

Kumari Selja, a senior leader, said Sonia spoke in

In addition, the Indian Army Field Hospital provided Dental treatment to 242 patients, carrying out 283 precautionary X-rays on trauma victims. 14 x patients were admitted, and 97 x patients were detained and treated. 1159 Lab investigations were carried out on the cases reported for treatment. Indian Army has replenished the Field Hospital through Medical and Surgical bricks and Orthopaedic equipment.

On the administrative front, the team had also set up a reception desk for receiving donations and distributing them to the needy. Later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with and lauded the National Disaster Response Force members, Indian Army, and Indian Air Force, who were deployed on Operation Dost on Monday, February 20, 2023.

NDRF and the army finalized its team, and officials concerned at the ministry of external affairs worked till late on February 6, the day earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, to issue a passport to everyone. Most of the team members needed passports. The rescuers had to be flown immediately, so MEA opened their offices and printed the passports. Separately, the Turkish embassy in Delhi also ensured visas on arrival for all the rescuers, as reported.

Reminiscing the totality of Operation Dost, I would like to quote Mahatma Gandhi here, “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will” –Yes, a will to safeguard humanity and do whatever it takes. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL

the context of her tenure as party president. Another party member Alka Lamba said she was able to speak with Sonia on this, who told her that “she has never retired, nor she will do so”. The party may have played down any talk of Sonia retiring from politics but the reference to her statement coinciding with Bharat Jodo Yatra suggests that she is not giving up her faith in her son Rahul Gandhi. One must also not forget that she stepped down as party president in October 2022, when Mallikarjun Kharge was elected party chief. Party may have downplayed the import of her statement as that would have again triggered pro and antiRahul faction war within.

In a big blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has been arrested on alleged charges of corruption in liquor policy. The arrest was made by the CBI after several hours of interrogation. In an speech earlier, Sisodia asked Kejriwal to keep fighting for the people as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scared of only one party which is AAP. Sisodia is the second high-profile AAP minister after Satyender Jain to be arrested by the CBI. Sisodia’s arrest will leave Arvind Kejriwal in a spot as the former has been his trusted lieutenant. He is in charge of 18 departments, a crucial fact when the party’s Budget Session is due to be tabled in March. The arrest is clearly aimed to weaken the AAP which defeated the BJP in Assembly and MCD elections. As Sisodia is also alleged to be involved in collection of political intelligence about AAP’s rivals, his road ahead is tough.

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REPLACE PLASTIC BAGS WITH CLOTH ONES: PM TO CITIZENS

New Delhi: Describing ‘waste to wealth’ as an important dimension of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, PM Narendra Modi in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, called on fellow citizens to take a pledge to replace plastic bags with cloth bags. In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, PM Modi said Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has changed the meaning of public participation (jan bhagidaari) in the country.

MODI REMEMBERS ‘LATA DIDI’, USTAD BISMILLAH KHAN

New Delhi: Remembering late melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar, Modi said, “Today on this occasion it is very natural for me to remember Lata Mangeshkar ji, Lata Didi. Because on this day ‘Unity Day’ competition started. Lata Didi had urged the countrymen that they must join in this endeavour.” He also invoked Ustad Bismillah Khan talking about how the popularity of some classical music instruments has decreased with time.

JP Nadda chairs meeting with BJP general secretaries

New Delhi: BJP President JP Nadda chaired a meeting with general secretaries at party headquarters in Delhi.

General secretaries

PM NARENDRA MODI ADDRESSES UP ROZGAR MELA

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that eSanjeevani app, which facilitates online medical consultations, reflects the power of India’s digital revolution, noting that over 10 crore people have benefitted from it so far.

In his monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast, Modi said the app is becoming a life protection app for the common man, middle class or those living in remote areas.

“This is the power of India’s digital revolution,” he said. He also referred to the recent agreement between India’s Unified Payments Interface

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Rozgar Mela of Uttar Pradesh Government via a video message. In the Mela, appointment letters were provided to direct recruits for Sub Inspectors in UP Police and equivalent posts in Nagrik Police, Platoon Commanders and Fire Department Second Officers. Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed happiness that he is getting an opportunity to address a Rozgar Mela almost every week in BJP ruled states and the country is continuously getting many talented youth who bring new thinking and efficiency in the government system. Highlighting the special importance of the UP Rozgar Mela today, the Prime Minister said that this will bring happiness to 9 thousand families and will enhance the sense of security in Uttar Pradesh as the new recruitments will strengthen the Police force in the state.

(UPI) and Singapore’s PayNow so as to allow easy money transfer between people of the two countries to underscore the boost in ease of living brought by the country’s adoption of digital technologies.

The prime minister spoke to a doctor and a patient to highlight how

helpful the app has proved in providing medical consultations.

“This is a big achievement. This is a living example of how the people of India have made technology a part of their lives. We have seen that in the time of Corona, E-Sanjeevani App has proved to be a

great boon for the people,” he said.

In his address, Modi also highlighted the cleanliness exercises adopted by people in different parts of the country to say that “Swachh Bharat” has become a mass movement.

“If we resolve, we can make a huge contribution towards a clean India,” he said.

Various efforts being made to preserve and promote India’s cultural heritage also featured in his address.

Modi said the might of a country increases with the strength of society, adding interest in Indian sports and toys saw a big increase after they were mentioned by in the broadcast.

New Delhi: The revival of ‘Tribeni Kumbho Mohotshav’ at Bansberia in West Bengal found a mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, in its 98th episode, on Sunday. A section of his 32-odd-minute Mann Ki Baat address was dedicated to Bansberia’s ‘Tribeni Kumbho Mohotshav’. The age-old festival, celebrated on the banks of Ganga, dates back thousands of years but was stopped 700 years ago to be revived just two years ago. Tribeni in West Bengal has been known as a holy place for centuries.

NADDA & CO. LISTEN ‘MANN KI BAAT’ AT BJP HEADQUARTERS

New Delhi: BJP chief JP Nadda alongwith general secretaries, office-bearers and security staff listened ‘Mann ki Baat’ at party headquarters in Delhi. National general secretary BL Santosh (Organisation), general secretaries Tarun Chugh, Dushyant Gautam, Arun Singh, CT Ravi and others were also there. BJP chief spokesperson Anil Baluni along with security staff listened 98th episode of ‘Mann ki Baat’.

Youngsters can give new direction to society: Birla

Chandigarh (ANI):

With reference to the Ajnala incident, former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh on Sunday said if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government cannot handle law and order, the Centre should intervene to deal with the situation.

On Sunday, the former Punjab CM said, “He (CM Bhagwant Mann) is not interested on what is going on in Punjab. He is afraid of taking any step. Police officials may have got orders not to take any step during the Ajnala incident. The law and order has deteriorated in Punjab.” “No government can run like this, the way this government is running. The

day when Ajnala incident took place, Bhagwant Mann was sitting in Mumbai with Arvind Kejriwal,” he added.

Notably, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Friday called on former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray at his Mumbai residence.

The law and order situation in Punjab is horrible. The law and order is not the Centre’s subject. If they (Punjab govt) are not able to handle it then the central govt will have to take charge.

Captain Amarinder Singh raised concerns about the internal security of the country.

Thousands of supporters of Amritpal Singh, a Khalistan sympathizer, had on Thursday staged a massive demonstration in Amritsar to protest against the arrest of his aide Lovepreet Singh Toofan.

Siliguri (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday addressed more than a thousand students from around 80 schools in 9 districts of North Bengal under India@G20 in Siliguri.

On this occasion, Birla said that it has always been his endeavour to meet young friends as much as possible, talk to them and listen to their experiences. “Young children have the potential, hopes, dreams, and determination to make them come true,” he said. “I am feeling more energetic among the children. The country’s education policy is not only developing the intellectual potential of the youth but also show-

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ing the path of their multi-dimensional progress,” he said.

Speaking on “Theme Tourism”, Birla said that India is known all over the world for its cultural and geographical features. “From language to dress, from culture to food, diversity exists here in different forms. That is why tourism is important for India,” he added.

PM MODI TO RELEASE `16,800CR UNDER PM-KISAN TODAY

New Delhi: PM Modi will release the 13th instalment of financial benefits worth Rs 16,800 crore to over eight crore eligible farmers under the flagship PMKISAN scheme on Monday ahead of Holi and rabi harvesting. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), eligible farmers are provided with a financial benefit of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each every four months.

Arun Singh, Dushyant Kumar Gautam, D Purandeswari, CT Ravi, Tarun Chugh, Dilip Saikia, Vinod Tawde, Sunil Bansal along with national general secretary (org) BL Santosh were present in the meeting.

According to party sources, there will be a presentation about the position of the BJP in Tripura where elections have been held, apart from this the prospects of BJP will also be discussed in Nagaland and Meghalaya, where voting is on February 27. The leaders will also discuss G20.

India is presiding over the G20 this year.

PM Modi had instructed party to ensure maximum participation of common people in the G20 programme, so the BJP is trying to increase the participation of more and more

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GOVT HAS ACHIEVED IN J&K: BJP

New Delhi (PTI): Rahul Gandhi acknowledged for the first time what the Narendra Modi government has achieved in Kashmir, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said on Sunday, reacting to the Congress leader’s remarks about people in the region hoisting the national tricolour. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Patra hit out at the Congress and said the party was practising “negative” politics by portraying a picture of India as a country that is destroyed and where every individual is unhappy.

people in the events to promote the display India’s art and culture.

Along with this, Nadda will also review the preparations of the party for the Lok Sabha elections across the country.

In the meeting, the leaders will also discuss the steps which have been taken by the party so far to strengthen the 160 Lok Sabha seats that the BJP lost in 2019 general elections.

DPAP chief Azad condemns killing of Kashmiri Pandit in Pulwama

Srinagar (PTI): Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad condemned the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday, saying it was a matter of grave concern.

“Any killing, especially a targeted killing, is a matter of grave concern and condemnable. We condemn it,” he said.

The former J&K CM said every targeted killing is condemnable, be that of a Kashmiri Pandit or a Muslim or a Sikh and whether the victim is from Jammu or Kashmir.

However, he said the most unfortunate part is that while many people were arrested in

Anurag Thakur launches sports centre in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: Heartfulness International Sports Centre was inaugurated by Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur, Telangana Excise Minister Srinivas Goud, Indian Badminton Coach Pullela Gopichand on Sunday.

The inauguration of the sports centre located at the world’s largest meditation centre, Kanha Shanti Vanam in Mallapur was done in

the presence of Kamlesh Patel ‘Daaji’, President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission, a press note informed.

The sports centre is a facility spanning 54,680 sq feet with modern infrastructure that includes 14 badminton courts, 3 squash courts, a 30-metre swimming pool and a gym. The facility is open on a pay-and-play model. Coaches are available for the respective sports for those who

wish to learn from experts, said a release.

Speaking at the inauguration Thakur said,

“I applaud Pujya Daaji’s vision to develop this Center at Kanha as a hub of Sporting Excel-

lence which shall inspire future development of sporting talent for our nation.

“In Daajis’ words, when Sport is imbued with the Heart, it takes Sports and the Sportsperson to the next level of his /her growth and evolution. It offers a pathway for holistic development for our society– one that inspires nourishment of individual body, mind and soul and development of our consciousness,” he said.

NOTHING POLITICAL IN ED RAIDS ON CONGRESS LEADERS, SAYS THAKUR

Raipur: Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has said the recent raids by the ED on the ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh should not be given political colour. Asked about the Congress accusing the Union govt of misusing probe agencies against its political opponents, Thakur said, “The probe agencies take action against those who indulge in corruption, and those who have not done corruption should not be scared of them.”

Ghulam Nabi Azad during at an event in Srinagar, on Sunday.

connection with such incidents over the last 30 years, “not one killer has been arrested for these targeted killings in the last two years”.

Sanjay Sharma (40), who worked as an ATM guard, was shot in the chest at point-blank range by terrorists in the Achan area of the south Kashmir district around 11 am on Sunday, police said.

MUFTI SLAMS BJP OVER KASHMIRI PANDIT KILLING IN PULWAMA

Pulwama (ANI): Slamming the BJP over the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit in Pulwama district on Sunday, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said “BJP has failed in protecting the lives of minorities.” “These incidents only benefit BJP whether it is in Haryana or Kashmir. BJP has failed in protecting the lives of minorities here. They only use minorities to show normalcy in the valley,” Mufti tweeted.

HM to attend birth anniv of Sant Sevalal today

New Delhi (PTI): Home Minister Amit Shah will attend on Monday an event marking the 284th birth anniversary of Sant Sevalal Maharaj, the spiritual and religious leader of the Banjara community.

The Union Culture ministry said the yearlong celebrations to mark his birth anniversary began on Sunday.

“For the first time ever, the yearlong commemoration of birth anniversary of Santh Sevalal Maharaj, spiritual and religious lead-

er of the Banjara community, is being celebrated by the Ministry of Culture.”

“The yearlong commemoration under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav begins from February 26,” the ministry said on Sunday.

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Medical consultation app is becoming a life protection app for the common man, middle class or those living in remote areas, says PM

“Centre must intercede...” Capt on Punjab’s law and order situation

BJP chief JP Nadda holds a meeting with the National General Secretaries of the party, in New Delhi on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI

BJP chief JP Nadda with party National General Secretary BL Santhosh and party leaders listens to PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’, in New Delhi on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI

PM Modi addressing UP Rozgar Mela.

Anurag Thakur participates in the GreenKanhaRun-23 at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI

—Captain Amarinder, Former Punjab CM

The Congress leaders at the 85th Plenary Session of Congress, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI

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Party’s 85th plenary session ends with ‘Raipur Declaration’

Raipur (Agencies):

Congress’ 85th plenary session ended on Sunday with ‘Raipur Declaration’ asserting never to compromise with the politics of BJP-RSS, and mentioning its openness for alliances, caste census in the country and also called upon the party workers to ensure poll wins.

The declaration said, “The Congress party is the only party that has never compromised with the BJP/RSS and its despicable politics. We will always fight to protect our political values against the BJP’s authoritarian, communal and crony capitalist onslaught.”

Giving a big message on alliance, the declaration said, “We are prepared to work with like-minded political parties on the basis of a common, constructive programme to preserve and protect the Constitution in letter and spirit and to address the three main challenges facing the country: growing economic inequality, intensifying social polarisation and deepening political dictatorship.”

The same was reflected upon in the party chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s speech on Saturday where he said the party was open up for alliance.

The plenary gave full credit to Rahul Gandhi, common people and the workers of the Indian National Congress, who walked 4,000 kms from Kanyakumari to Kashmir during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Triple murder in Gorakhpur, woman held after probe

Gorakhpur (Agencies): A woman killed her husband and two step-sons by slitting their throat in her house in Sahabganj in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district on Sunday.

The accused woman has been arrested and the knife used in the crime has also been seized.

According to reports, Avadhesh Gupta, 40, had remarried after the death of his first wife from whom he had two sons Aryan and Pihu.

His second wife Neelam hails from Sant Kabir Nagar and has a daughter from her first marriage.

According to sources, Neelam had relations with another man and wanted to get rid of her husband and step-sons.

After committing the crime, Neelam informed the police that some people were attacking her husband and step-sons.

AAP rank & file protests against Modi government

New Delhi (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers were heard raising slogans against Modi government outside Fatehpur Beri Police Station in support of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who appeared before the CBI for interrogation in connection with alleged excise policy scam on Sunday.

Later after Sisodia’s arrest, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said Sisodia is innocent and that his arrest was part of “dirty politics”.

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Nava Raipur (PTI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said the party is facing several challenges, which it can meet but what is needed is unity, discipline and determination. In his concluding remarks at the party’s 85th plenary session here, he said the session may be ending but it heralds the beginning of a “new Congress”. “Today, we have many challenges before us, but none that the Congress cannot deal with. What is needed is unity, discipline and determination. Our strength lies in the strength of the party,” he said.

“Our conduct at the national level will have an impact on crores of party colleagues at every level,” he added. He said people’s aspirations and expectations change, new challenges emerge, but new ways are also found out.

CONG: WORK UNITEDLY TO ENSURE VICTORY IN POLL-BOUND STATES

Raipur: The Congress on Sunday gave a call to party leaders in poll-bound states, including Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, to work with discipline and complete unity to ensure victory that will “set the tone” for 2024 Lok Sabha polls. In its five-point Raipur Declaration adopted at the party’s 85th plenary session here, the Congress declared that it is ready to work with like minded political parties on the basis of a common, constructive programme to preserve and protect the Constitution and address the challenges. “The coming year will see important state elections in Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana. Party workers and leaders must work with discipline, solidarity and complete unity to ensure our victory.

CONG WORKERS HAVE COURAGE TO FIGHT BJP: PGV AT PARTY’S PLENARY

The police reached her house and saw Avadhesh and the two sons lying in a pool of blood. The police rushed the three to the hospital where the doctors declared Avadhesh dead. The two children died during treatment.

“Manish is innocent. His arrest is dirty politics. There is a lot of anger among the people due to the arrest of of Manish. Everyone is watching ... our struggle will get stronger,” Kejri-

4 senior IAS officers in UP retiring on Feb 28; hunt on for new ones

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wal tweeted in Hindi. Sisodia was summoned to CBI headquarters. “As per SB input and local intelligence, there was an apprehension of a large gathering

of supporters, voters and leaders of AAP at CGO. All arrangements, including deployment of personnel, had been in place since Saturday,” an official said.

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TWO GANGSTERS KILLED IN FIGHT AMONG INMATES IN PUNJAB’S GOINDWAL SAHIB JAIL

Chandigarh: Two gangsters lodged in Goindwal Sahib Central Jail in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district were killed in a fight among inmates on Sunday, police said. Both were connected with singer Sidhu Moosewala’s killing last year, they said. They were facing other cases as well, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gurmeet Singh Chauhan said. One inmate was injured in the fight, he said.

Raipur: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said ahead of Lok Sabha polls, there are expectations from Opposition parties to unite but most expectations are from the Congress. She exhorted Congress workers to take the message of the party and the “failures” of the govt to public. “Now only one year is left for us, there are expectations from us, that we will unite. All the Opposition parties and people whose ideology is opposed to them (BJP), must fight unitedly. There are expectations from everyone but the most expectations are from the Congress,” she said.

Lucknow: Former UP Chief Secretary IAS Rajendra Tiwari Chairman UPSRTC, IAS Arvind Kumar ACS Infrastructure and Industrial Development IT & Electronics IAS Aradhana Shukla ACS Ayush, IAS Shakuntala Gautam Commissioner Labour will retire on February 28. With this, important departments like Transport, Industrial Development, IT, Labour, AYUSH will have vacant positions.

The Uttar Pradesh government will have to deploy new officers as soon as possible. Many officers are lobbying for these departments.

On the other hand, while transferring two

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IAS officers, the UP government has given IAS Prabhu Narayan Singh, Secretary, Revenue Relief, additional charge of Commissioner Consolidation, while IAS Uday Bhan Tripathi has been made Special Secretary, Urban Development, while IAS Sunil Chowdhary, posted in Urban Development, has been asked to wait.

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New Delhi: Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that the Government will promote Industrydriven Start-Ups to create wealth and jobs.

Addressing the 37th Foundation day of Department of Biotechnology (DBT) as Chief Guest at National Institute of Immunology, NII, Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh called for equal stake with equal part-

nership and responsibility by Industry to sustain the Start-Ups boom.

The Minister said, Start-Ups will become sustainable, if Industry from the very beginning will identify the theme/subject/product and invest matching equity with the Government. The Minister assured that funds will not be a constraint under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Government to promote the “Innovation Eco-Sys-

tem” in the country.

Giving the example of PM Narendra Modi’s idea of an Atma Nirbhar Bharat, where In-

dia’s vaccine strategy brought together pharma, industry and academia in a partnership with an eye on meeting

the current as well as possible future challenges, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the idea behind initiatives like this is to have a sustainable partnership in the long run and provide a sustainable source of livelihood to India’s youth. He added that the Government of India, led by Prime Minister Modi, is encouraging industrial outreach by extending all possible support.

The Minister also pointed out that last

WB: DECOMPOSED BODIES OF COUPLE, DAUGHTER FOUND

Aligarh: The body of a 15-year-old Dalit girl was found hanging inside her house here. A case of suicide has been registered and further action will be taken on the basis of the post-mortem examination, they said. The body was discovered by the girl’s family members when they returned.

BODY OF UP DALIT TEEN GIRL FOUND HANGING IN HOUSE Kolkata: Decomposed bodies of a couple and their daughter were found hanging in their accommodation in south Kolkata on Sunday, police said. The couple’s neighbours at Regent Park housing society had been complaining of a foul smell emitting from the residence locked from inside for couple of days.

MAN, GRANDSON KILLED AS TRUCK HITS AND DRAGS SCOOTY IN UP’S MAHOBA

Mahoba: In a shocking incident of another hit-and-drag case, a man and his grandson were killed after their scooty was hit by a truck that kept on speeding with the two-wheeler stuck under it for a distance. The incident is said to have taken place on Saturday on Kanpur-Sagar Highway. Both the man, and his six-year-old grandson died in the incident. A video of the incident went viral on social media.

Govt will promote Industry-driven Start-Ups: Dr Jitendra Singh

year he had launched Single National Portal “BioRRAP” for Biotech researchers and StartUps and also to cater to all those seeking regulatory approval for biological research & development activity in the country and thus offer a huge relief for “Ease of Science as well as Ease of Business”. He asserted that India is poised to become a Global Biomanufacturing Hub and will figure among the top 5 countries of the

world by 2025. Dr Jitendra Singh pitched for development of India’s own Molecule and said for Indian Problems, Indian Remedies must be devised. He said, Biotechnology is the technology of tomorrow as IT has already reaching its saturation point. The Minister emphasized that Biotech will be the key to Amrit Kaal Economy and also for making India a frontline nation in the world.

MoS says Start-Ups will become sustainable, if industry identifies the subject/product and invest matching equity with the Govt

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia with AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bhardwaj comes out of Rajghat after paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi before his questioning by CBI in the liquor policy case.

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Rahul Gandhi shows affection to his mother Sonia Gandhi as party leaders look on in Raipur.

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New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Sunday detained around 50 AAP leaders, including Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh and MLAs Saurabh Bharadwaj and Gopal Rai, who were staging a protest near the CBI Headquarters here. They were taken to the Fatehpur Beri Police Station. The Delhi Police had imposed section 144 CrPC near the CBI’s headquarters to avoid unwanted gathering. The AAP workers had gathered outside Sisodia’s house and CBI’s headquarters to show their strength ahead of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s questioning in the Delhi excise policy scam.

SANJAY SINGH, GOPAL RAI & BHARADWAJ AMONG 50 AAP LEADERS DETAINED IN DELHI

FPIs WITHDRAW `2,300-CRORE FROM EQUITIES IN FEB 2023

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India’s economic growth fragile

New Delhi: Foreign investors have turned cautious and pulled out `2,313 crore from Indian equities so far this month ahead of the release of Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes. However, the pace of selling has come down compared to January, when Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) took out `28,852 crore. This was also the worst outflow in the last seven months, data with the depositories showed. Prior to that, they made a net investment of `11,119 crore in December. —PTI

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New Delhi (PTI): India’s economic growth appears to be ‘very fragile’ and it may fall short of what the country needs to meet the aspirations of its growing workforce, RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member Jayanth R Varma said on Sunday.

In India, Varma said he expects inflation to remain high in 2022-23 but come down significantly in 202324. “However, growth appears to be very fragile, and monetary tightening is compressing demand,” he said.

Explaining further, he said rising EMI payments increases the pressure on household budgets and dampens spending, and ex-

ports are struggling in the face of global factors.

While noting that high interest rates make private capital investment more difficult, Varma said the government is in fiscal consolidation mode, thus re-

‘DIGITAL ECONOMY CAN CONTRIBUTE 25% GDP’

New Delhi: Nine of the 10 most valued firms faced a combined erosion of `1,87,808.26 crore in market valuation last week, with HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit amid an overall weak trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark tumbled 1,538.64 points or 2.52% amid concerns that the US Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further to curb inflation. Fresh foreign fund outflows also dented investor sentiments. —PTI

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New Delhi (PTI): Noted banker KV Kamath, who now chairs the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), expects the digital sector to contribute a quarter of the incremental GDP by the time the economy becomes a $ 7 trillion giant by FY29. Currently, the contribution of the digital economy is a low 4%, whereas it is as much as 40% in China.

The government and planners see the economy becoming the third largest in the world by FY29, overtaking Japan, with a GDP of $7 trillion from the present $3.3 trillion.

The digital economy -the digital infrastructure, e-commerce and other digital payments and services segments--can be the coun-

try’s biggest growth-driver and can contribute as much as 25% of the incremental GDP by the time India becomes a $7-trillion economy by FY29. Currently, the share is a low 4%, Kamath said.

“As much as 40% of the Chinese economy come from the digital sector today, and I don’t see any reason why we can’t achieve this,” the former ICICI Bank chairman quipped.

Kamath said, the NaBFID is actively looking to fund key areas in this space such as data centres.

ducing the support to the economy from this source.

“Because of all these factors, I fear that growth may fall short of what we need to meet the aspirations of our growing workforce given our demographic

ACC TO MPC MEMBER VARMA

 India’s economic growth appears to be ‘very fragile’ and it may fall short of what the country needs to meet the aspirations of its growing workforce

 In India, Varma said he expects inflation to remain high in 2022-23 but come down significantly in 2023-24

context and income level,” he said.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected India’s economic growth at 6.4% for 2023- 24. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is estimated at 7%

in 2022-23, according to the first advance estimate of the NSO.

The Economic Survey 2022-23 projected a baseline GDP growth of 6.5% in real terms for the next fiscal.

Varma, currently a professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad said he sees global inflationary pressures dissipating in the months ahead as the supply shocks from the pandemic and from the Ukraine war gradually resolve themselves.

“The world is learning to live with the war,” he said, adding that at the same time monetary tightening is putting growth at risk across the world.

India, UK Fin Ministers agree to make further progress on FTA

London (PTI): India and the UK have agreed to make further progress on the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) and also to swiftly organise the next bilateral Economic and Financial Dialogue soon, the British government has said.

India has recently concluded the seventh round of talks with the UK.

At the conclusion of UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s India visit for the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, held under India’s 2023 Presidency, the UK’s Treasury department said the finance minister held talks with Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman with a focus on deepening bilateral economic and financial ties.

Nokia changes its iconic logo for the first time in 60 years

Barcelona (Agencies): Nokia announced plans on Sunday to change its brand identity for the first time in nearly 60 years, complete with a new logo, as the telecom equipment maker focuses on aggressive growth.

The new logo comprises five different shapes forming the word NOKIA. The iconic blue color of the old logo has been dropped for a range of colours depending on the use.

“There was the association to smartphones and nowadays we are a business technology company,” Chief Executive Pekka Lundmark said.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS

 India and the UK have agreed to make further progress on the ongoing negotiations for a FTA and also to swiftly organise the next bilateral Economic and Financial Dialogue soon

 UK’s Treasury department said the finance minister held talks with Indian counterpart with a focus on deepening bilateral eco and financial ties

 Hunt, on his first international visit as UK Chancellor, also met with business leaders in Bengaluru

and financial ties,” the Treasury department said in a statement on Saturday.

“They agreed to make swift progress on setting up the next UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue,” it said.

He was speaking ahead of a business update by the company on the eve of the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) which opens in Barcelona on Monday and runs until March 2. After taking over the top job at the struggling Finnish company in 2020, Lundmark set out a strategy with three stages: reset, accelerate and scale. With the reset stage now complete, Lundmark said the second stage is beginning.

“At a meeting with Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman, both sides agreed to make further progress on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement and deepen bilateral economic

Hunt, on his visit as UK Chancellor, also met with business leaders in Bengaluru and visited the offices of tech multinational Wipro which employs over 4,000 people in the UK.

New Delhi: As many as 335 infrastructure projects, each entailing an investment of `150 crore or more, have been hit by cost overruns of more than `4.46 lakh crore. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme

Implementation, out of 1,454 projects, 335 reported cost overruns and as many as 871 projects were delayed. “Total original cost of implementation of the 1,454 projects was `20,59,065.57 crore and their anticipated completion cost is likely to be `25,05,248.43 crore, which reflects overall cost overruns of `4,46,182.86 crore.” —PTI

SERVICES EXPORTS TO CROSS $300

BILLION THIS FISCAL

DGCA plans to hire 400 tech staff in 1-2 yrs

PRESENT STATUS OF DGCA

 Currently, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has around 1,300 employees, including about 700 technical staff and it is expected to increase by 400

New Delhi (PTI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) plans to ramp up its technical staff to 1,100 by hiring another 400 people in the next one to two years as well as increase the number of offices to 19 as the watchdog strengthens the safety oversight capabilities, according to its chief Arun Kumar.

Kumar, who will be superannuating on February 28 after being at the helm for nearly four years, described his tenure as a

INDIA’S ENRON MOMENT?

New Delhi: Services exports are recording a healthy growth rate and going by this trend, the outbound shipments will cross $300 billion in 2022-23, and tapping global opportunities would help achieve $1 trillion target by 2030, SEPC said on Sunday. Services Export Promotion Council Director General Abhay Sinha said support measures in the forthcoming FTP would help further boost the exports. —PTI

INDIGO, GO FIRST FACE P&W ENGINE HEADWINDS

New Delhi (PTI): More than 50 planes of IndiGo and Go First are on the ground due to Pratt & Whitney engine woes amid persisting supply chain headwinds, forcing airlines to explore wet leasing of aircraft and other options to minimise disruptions, according to officials. The country’s largest airline IndiGo is looking at various options, including slowing down redeliveries through lease extensions, exploring the re-induction of aircraft into the fleet, and evaluating the wet lease options within the regulatory guidelines.

“roller coaster ride” on Sunday.

Currently, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has around 1,300 employees, including about 700 technical staff.

“The number of techni-

OTHER STORIES

IOC TO SET UP GREEN HYDROGEN PLANTS AT ALL REFINERIES; LINES UP `2 LAKH CR FOR NET ZERO

cal staff is expected to increase by 400 in the next one to two years... also, the number of offices of the DGCA in different parts of the country will increase to 19 from the current 14 in the near term,” he said.

Gautam Adani slips to No. 30 in rich list

New Delhi (PTI): Gautam

Adani was the world’s third and Asia’s richest man a month back but a damning report by a US firm triggered a massive sell-off in shares of his apples-to-airport group, plunging his own wealth by $80 billion and the tycoon slipping to No 30 on the world billionaire index.

Adani’s sprawling conglomerate, which spans from sea ports to airports, edible oil and commodities, energy, cement and data centres, is under attack by US short-seller Hindenburg Research.

SHARP FALL IN LAST 1 MONTH

 Gautam Adani, 60, a firstgeneration entrepreneur, has lost $80.6 billion in wealth, which was primarily based on valuation of his holding in group companies

 He was worth $120 billion before Hindenburg report but now is ranked No.30 on the world

Since the Hindenburg report, the group’s 10 listed companies have lost Rs

12.06 lakh crore, nearly

equivalent to the market capitalisation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) - India’s second most

valuable company.

Group’s founder chairman Gautam Adani, 60, a first-generation entrepreneur, has lost $80.6 billion in wealth, which was primarily based on valuation of his holding in group companies.

He was worth $120 billion before Hindenburg report but now is ranked No.30 on the world billionaire index with about $40 billion networth.

Rival Mukesh Ambani, whom he had overtaken last year to become Asia’s richest is now ranked No.10 with $81.7 billion wealth.

New Delhi: India’s top oil firm IOC will set up green hydrogen plants at all its refineries as it pivots a `2-lakh crore green transition plan to achieve net-zero emissions from its operations by 2046, its chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said. IOC is remodelling business with an increased focus on petrochemicals to hedge volatility in the fuel business, while at the same time turning petrol pumps into energy outlets that offer EV charging points and battery swapping options besides conventional fuels as it looks to make itself future-ready, he said. —PTI

NO BAN ON EXPORTS OF ONION, SAY COMMERCE MINISTRY

New Delhi: There is no ban on exports of onion and India has shipped the commodity worth $523.8 million during AprilDecember 2022, the commerce ministry said on Sunday. It said that only the export of onion seed is restricted. “Government has not restricted or prohibited the export of onions,” the ministry said in a statement. In December 2022, onion exports rose by about 50% to $52.1 million. —PTI

VECV EXPECTS UP TO 5% RISE IN VEHICLE PRICES FROM APRIL New Delhi: VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, expects prices of its models to rise by up to 5% with stricter emission norms coming into force from April this year. “As far as the cost increase is concerned, it is not going to be like the earlier BS IV to BS VI (transition), it will be much lower than that, which should be within, I think 3 to 5%,” VECV MD said. —PTI

WITH EARLY SUMMER & HOPES OF ELONGATED SEASON, AC MAKERS EXPECT 20% VOL GROWTH

New Delhi: Early onset of summer along with predictions indicating harsh temperature and an elongated season is making residential airconditioner manufacturers grin from ear to ear, expecting 15-20% volume growth this year. AC makers are expanding their portfolio by adding products in their lineup based on energy-efficient inverter technology and smart features such as IoT and air purifiers. They have also ramped up production to fill the stocks with their channel partners. —PTI

EDUCATION PLAYS CRUCIAL ROLE IN CHARACTER BUILDING: GUV MISHRA

Guv also called upon teachers to play an important role in making the youth self-employed

Laxman Raghav

Bikaner: Governor

Kalraj Mishra on Sunday participated in the seventh convocation ceremony of Maharaja Ganga Singh University in Bikaner. While addressing the gathering, the governor said that this university is named after the former ruler of Bikaner state, Maharaja Ganga Singh and he was a modern reformist visionary ruler.

“Education plays an important role in character building as well as in social and economic transformation. In the era of information and technology, the university will have to adopt

such innovations, through which students can make themselves capable at the global level by using local resources,” said Governor. He also called upon the

teachers to play an important role in making the youth self-employed and competitive by enhancing their skills along with regular education.

AAP leaders visit Bikaner ahead of Kejriwal & Mann’s visit to Jpr

Laxman Rghav

Bikaner: AAP state incharge Vinay Mishra and Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak visited Bikaner and talked to the leaders and party ahead of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s visit to Jaipur on March 13. The two leaders have been visiting various divisions of Ra-

jasthan. They gave guidelines regarding the membership campaign and the Tiranga Yatra. Pathak said that they

4L devotees visit Lakkhi fair at Khatu Shyam ji

reviewed the campaign and discussed Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s visit. “We believe that this time the AAP will contest the elections with full strength in Raj. People of Rajasthan have given a chance to both the parties many times, but this time they will give a chance to Kejriwal for a change,” he said.

GUV MISHRA VISITS BORDER AREA, MEETS BSF OFFICIALS & JAWANS

Bikaner: Governor Kalraj Mishra interacted with the jawans posted at BSF unit at Khajuwala in Bikaner on Sunday and also visited the border. On this occasion, Governor Mishra said that the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of the soldiers of the BSF is not normal.

“Every countryman bows before this bravery. Due to the indomitable courage of the jawans, the country’s borders are secure. Every countryman is proud of this,” he said. Mishra said that he always tries to communicate with the jawans posted on the border. Earlier, he had also interacted with the soldiers at Longewala border. During this, the Governor met jawans of different states and enjoyed programs based on the culture of different states. The Governor inspected the border area. During this, BSF DIG Pushpendra Singh Rathore and other officers were present.

Raj Hindu Mahasabha chief gets death threat

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Rajasthan chief of the All India Hindu Mahasabha, Balveer Bhartiya, has again received a letter calling him an infidel and threatening to kill him. The letter was received by a police officer for Bhartiya’s security. The matter has been reported at Khandela police station. Bhartiya said that he had received death threats twice before this. In the report, Nawab, Imran, Ayub, Najakat Ali, and Mohammed Imran have been named as the suspects who had sent the letter.

People came out of their houses as soon as the tremors were felt in Kawas area of Barmer on Sunday afternoon.

4.3 magnitude quake hits Barmer

First India Bureau Barmer: Panic gripped Barmer where tremors were felt on Sunday afternoon.

People came out of their homes and shops in and around the oil production area MPT, Kawas. However, no loss of property or life was reported.

Locals said that they

felt tremors in the area and rushed outside. Collector Lok Bandhu said that he got information through social media. In Gujarat also, the earthquake was felt in Rajkot at 3:21 pm. The earthquake was of 4.3 magnitude. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Pakistan, about 270 km from Rajkot (Gujarat).

Martyr’s last rites held with State honours

Subhash Mehta

Banswara: Army jawan Shailesh Panchal, who was martyred during duty in Dehradun, was cremated with full state honours in Barmer on Sunday. Naib Subedar Shailesh Panchal died of cardiac arrest during duty in the Indian army depot located in Dehradun. His body was brought to Udaipur on Saturday

and left for Barmer on Sunday morning. Sources informed

that with the arrival of his body, a pall of gloom descended in the area

and a procession was taken out from Maharana Pratap Circle to his

residence in Khandu Colony. After keeping the deceased at his residence for some time, the body was taken to the burial ground following the protocol. An emotional and tearful adieu was given to the army soldier by the villagers and officials of the district administration. A gun salute was given to the departed soul and the funeral pyre was lit by his family members.

MINISTERS, OFFICIALS LAUD FIRST INDIA’S HOLI MILAN CEREMONY

Ravi Katara

Bharatpur: The Bharatpur Gaurav Samman and Holi Milan Ceremony

ing this.

Ramesh Sharma

Sikar: The annual Lakkhi fair of Khatu Shyam ji is going on in full swing in Sikar. The number of devotees was high on Sunday.

About 4 lakh devotees visited the fair till 7 pm.

Sikar Collector Dr. Amit Yadav and SP Karan Sharma also visited the town by undertaking padyatra from Ringas. They took stock of the prepartions dur-

The collector said that he along with SP Karan Sharma and Dantaramgarh ADM Pratibha Verma took stock of the arrangements from Ringas to Khatu. The collector said that there is a strong arrangement of medical camps, stores and toilets at various places along the way. The collector also appealed to the devotees not to do padayatra at night.

Woman, two children killed in road mishap in Bundi

First India Bureau

Bundi: Two children and a woman were killed in Bundi on Sunday after a tractor collided head-on with a car, police said. Police informed the deceased has been identified as Rina Saini (40) and her two sons Krishna and Keshav.

“The incident took place near the Durgapu-

ra area under the Dablana Police Station area. The victims were heading towards Bundi from Chauth Ka Barwara when the car collided with a tractor. The collision was so strong that all three of them died on the spot. The bodies have been kept in the mortuary of Hindoli hospital. The post-mortem will be conducted today,” police said.

Season 3 was held in Bharatpur on Saturday at Heritage Hotel Grand Barso, in which First India honoured the people who brought laurels to the district with their excellent work. Meanwhile, the Radha Vallabh group of Braj Dham gave a magnificent performance of Mayur Pushp Holi.

Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh praised the programme by First India and said that First India always takes a lead in organising social events. Singh said that he has known Channel Head Dr Jagdeesh Chandra for a long time and praised him for giving a new direction to the media.

Minister of State for Technical Education Dr Subhash Garg said that he had also participated in First India’s Coronavirus Samman ceremony. He said Singh and all other MLAs are working to take Bharatpur forward.

Bharatpur Divisional Commissioner Sanwarmal Verma said that such events provide a platform to people to do excellent work on social front. District Collector Alok Ranjan also appreciated the event and thanked Dr Jagdeesh Chandra.

Bharatpur Superin -

tendent of Police Shyam Singh, Zilla Parishad CEO Shrinidhi VT, IPS Additional Headquarters Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay, UIT Secretary Kamal Ram Meena, Municipal Commissioner Subhash Goyal and many dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Dr Subhash Garg, Sanwarmal Verma, Alok Ranjan, Vishal Mathur, Jinendra Singh Shekhawat, Shaan, Rajesh Mittal, Deepraj Singh, Shyam Singh, Bharathi Bhardwaj, Subhash Goyal, Rajiv Agrawal, Vishnu Shani, Gyan S Jatav, Sanjay Rotvar, Ajay Jain, Harwati Sinsinwar and others at Heritage Hotel Grand Barso, Bharatpur on Saturday.

Dr Subhash Garg addressing.

Anchor Megha Kaushik.

Vishvendra Singh addressing. Members of Radha Vallabh group of Braj Dham performing Mayur Pushp Holi in the event.

FI takes lead in organising such social events, says Vishvendra

Pratap Singh Chauhan and Shyam Singh Chauhan started golf car facility for the disabled and the elderly to have darshan.

Jinendra Singh Shekhawat welcoming Vishvendra Singh. Vishvendra Singh, Dr Subhash Garg, Sanwarmal Verma, Alok Ranjan, Ravi Katara and others during the event.

Martyr Subedar Shailesh Panchal Martyr Subedar Shailesh Panchal wrapped in tricolour.

Sandeep Pathak in Bikaner.

Kalraj Mishra and Prof Vinod Kumar Singh presenting a degree at convocation of Maharaja Ganga Singh University in Bikaner on Sunday.

One of the greatest acts of persona responsibility is focused planning- both short-term and long-term.

—Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, CEO & Editor-in-Chief,

First India

85TH CONGRESS PLENARY SESSION

2ND FRONT

RAJ GETS MENTION IN ‘RAIPUR KI HUNKAR’ , TICKET FORMULA SORTED

Raj’s Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana sets bar for other States

Yogesh Sharma

Raipur: The 85th Congress Plenary Session ended on Sunday with the declaration of Raipur Call to Action (Raipur Ki Hunkaar) in which Rajasthan also found a mention.

“The coming year will see important state elections in Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana. Party workers and leaders must work with discipline, solidarity and complete unity to ensure our victory. The results of these elections will set the tone for the allimportant 2024 Lok Sabha elections,” the declaration said.

The party also said that its govts in Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan are models for the rest of the country and Rajasthan’s Mukhya Mantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana and Chhattisgarh’s RG Kisan Nyay

Yojana have set the bar for other states.

Meanwhile, it is also being reported that the leaders who have lost the last two or three consecutive elections may not get a ticket this time. Those who got defeated by a big margin in the last election will also be bereft of tickets.

COURTESY MEET

It is believed that AICC president Kharge will soon form the committee, which will decide the criteria regarding the ticket distribution. Indications for the implementation of the report of the committee to be held in the current year where assembly elections are to be held.

Act unitedly...

“Modi and Shah have come up with a new model of toppling elected govts through horse trading and MP, K’taka and Maharashtra are its examples. Whatever happened in Goa and Manipur is also in front

Security beefed up ahead of Prez visit to Bikaner today

First India Bureau

Bikaner: President

Droupadi Murmu will reach Bikaner on Monday in a special flight and leave for Dr Karni Singh Stadium by road. She will inaugurate the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav at the stadium at 4 pm and observe the courtyards built in different seven zones across the country. She will leave for New Delhi in the evening.

Earlier, the President was scheduled to stay in Bikaner from 11 am to 6 pm. Security has been tightened around the stadium. The NSG team has been in Bikaner for a week. Barricades have been installed on both sides of Bikaner-Jaisalmer Highway.

Devp of villages will only take place with thinking of villagers: Mohan Bhagwat

First India Bureau

Dungarpur: RSS Chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday took part in the gram sabha organized by Swami Vivekanand Gram Vikas Samiti (Bhemai) in Dungarpur. While addressing the gathering, Dr Mohan Bhagwat said that the development of a village will only take place with change in thinking of villagers.

At the beginning of the program, women from Shri Maa Mahila

Gram Vikas Samiti recited folk songs and welcomed the RSS Chief.

“If a man is determined, then he can extract nectar from the soil and everything happens as he thinks. Village development is to work without harming others, leaving aside one’s selfishness, and removing differences. Along with being a virtuous person, the family, village, district, and country should be useful,” said Dr Mohan Bhagwat.

WE HAVE TO REMAIN UNITED TO DEFEAT BJP: DR RAGHU

Yogesh Sharma

Raipur: In a special conversation with the First India, Gujarat Congress in-charge Dr Raghu Sharma said that the leaders have kept their views here and new message will go from this session.

“Rahul Gandhi ji said we don’t have to be afraid, we have to fight. Our party has history.

We had driven the British out of the country. Congress will never have trouble if the party is united. Even if the biggest force comes,” he said. Regarding Gehlot and Pilot camps, Sharma said that both have to think for unity.

“Our existence is only because of Congress. The High Command must intervene in the matter. Only when we are united, can we defeat the BJP in elections,” he said.

of the public,” he said.

Referring to the political crisis in Rajasthan, Gehlot said that an attempt was made to topple his govt also, but it survived. He said that the fascist forces did not dare to do anything in Chhattisgarh.

CM Gehlot met several leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, KC Venugopal, BK Hariprasad, Mukul Wasnik, Mohan Prakash and others. There has been a conversation between Gehlot and DK Shivkumar while they were sitting on the stage. CM returned to Jaipur in evening.

Min Dhariwal spreads enthusiasm among Cong workers in Kota

Bhanwar S Charan

Kota: After the massive public support for Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kota, UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal, who is in command of Congress’s Haath se Haath Jodo campaign, has spread enthusiasm among the Congress workers by undertaking a recordbreaking padyatra.

Dhariwal, along with his son and PCC member Amit Dhariwal, other Congress leaders and workers went doorto-door in 6 wards in 7 days during his stay in Kota from February 20 to February 26. He interacted with the people of the area and highlighted the achievements of the Congress government.

The minister listened to the problems of the

common people and also took feedback of the development works from the people of the area. He also discussed with Valmiki Samaj about the recruitment of sweepers being carried out by the government. He said that the government is constantly trying to provide relief to every section of the society with sensitivity. On the other hand, the minister stated that people have got relief from the fraud of private power company KEDL. “I had promised the people to get rid of the company following complaints of over-billing. With the state government providing 100 units free, the private power company has now become irrelevant,” he said.

KC Meena

From P1…

Manoj Tiwari also recited Kesariya Balam song on this occasion.

Govinda said that the contribution of two mothers is important in a man’s life, one is the mother who gives birth and the other is the mother of the children i.e. the wife.

Divisional Commissioner KC Meena expressed gratitude to First India News and

Bharat 24 for the programmme. “The society gets a new direction through such programs,” he said. Meena also talked about girl education. IG Jai

Narayan Sher said that First India News is the biggest source of information. He appreciated Jagdeesh Chandra for his working style. He also appeal to the youth through the programme to stay away from drug addiction.

The society gets a new direction through such programs:

Badri Ram Jakhar and his family members with Actors Govinda and MP Manoj Tiwari during the event in Jodhpur on Sunday.

Jai Narayan Sher, KC Meena, Himanshu Gupta, Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, Badri Ram Jakhar and his family members, and Rajeev Gaur during the Super Indians events held in Hotel Radisson in Jodhpur on Sunday. —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot while addressing a Public rally at Jora Ground in Raipur on Sunday. (L-R) Rajani Patil, Govind Singh Dotasra, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, KC Venugopal and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Congress leaders are also seen.

Shanti Dhariwal, Amit Dhariwal and others during ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo Yatra’ in Ward 39, Bapu Basti of Kota on Sunday.

(L-R) Rajasthan Congress leaders Ganga Devi, Shakuntala Rawat, BL Jatav, Tikaram Jully, Pratap S Khachariyawas and others during Cong plenary session in Raipur on Sunday.

During the session, Vaibhav Gehlot checking out the banner of RG rural olympics, which were held in Rajasthan last year.

Raghuveer Singh Deora during the event on Sunday.

KC Meena interacts during the event in Jodhpur on Sunday.

Justice GK Vyas addressing during the event on Sunday. Jai Narayan Sher during the event on Sunday.

Mohan Bhagwat and Dinesh Kumar in Dungarpur on Sunday.

FROM P1…

(Top) Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Sunday. (Bottom) GC Kataria also met Union Home Minster Amit Shah.

GEHLOT RETURNED TO JPR

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Aries

MARCH 21 - APRIL 20

Happiness in the domestic sphere will only come with a changed mind set. Some of you are likely to become a part of an overseas official trip. Better to consult an expert in financial matters before making an investment. Harsh words may create a rift in your romantic relationship.

Gemini

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

You will succeed in resolving misunderstanding with family members. Despite your misgivings, you retain good health. You will do much to bring peace and harmony at home. You will remain much in demand on social front. Some of you can get romantically involved.

Leo

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

Gifting something to your beloved is likely to make the day memorable. Matrimonial match for siblings will bring happiness for entire family. You will get a good price for your property. Those awaiting results are assured of succeeding with flying colours.

Libra

SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 22

Despite hectic schedule you will manage to find time for family. Seek the opinion of your family before finalizing a property deal. Your bold initiatives on romantic front bring back passion and spark in romantic relationship.Overall health remains fine.

Sagittarius

NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22

Your intuition will save you from a tricky spot today. Yoga would help in raising energy levels and improve your metabolism. You will manage to achieve your aim through travel. This is a great time on the academic front, when you mange to render your best.

Aquarius

JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19

Avoid raising controversial issues at home to maintain harmony. Successful implementation of new ideas and projects would add to your prestige on the professional front. It is a wonderful day to build new connections. Your relationship requires you to be tactful.

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Taurus

APRIL 21 - MAY 20

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Cancer

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

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Virgo

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23

Using your initiative at work will be much appreciated. You may get a chance to pursue old hobby. Health tips from an expert will enable you to get closer to your fitness goals. Your generous behavior would enable to enjoy some lovely moments with family.

Scorpio

OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 22

Following a health diet will be a good idea. Luck favours you today on the professional front. Focussing on health now will help you in keeping physically fit. Clarity of mind and retentive power will help you forge ahead. Frustration on the romantic front is possible.

Capricorn

DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20

Family will be most supportive, when it really matters for you.

Some of you may add to your list of properties by booking a new one. It is good day to confess your love as stars appear favourable for positive reply. A long drive is likely to help you get over mental tiredness.

Pisces

FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20

Distant relatives may drop in for a surprise visit. On professional front, recognition for good work would motivate you to work harder. Those awaiting an affirmation on romantic front are likely to get lucky today, as partner responds positively. You will feel happy today.

OFFBEAT SONGS FOR BRIDES WHO WANT TO GO VIRAL ON INSTAGRAM

main man and groove to chunnari chunnari. For a surprise performance for him, the remix version of bin tere sanam mar mitenge hum is an offbeat pick, sure to catch him off-guard. Vibrant hues and dancing to the lost melodies can do wonders for your grid.

Whether you want a minimum or a big fat celebration, be a minimalist or an OTT bride, the one thing that remains is the urge to hit a million views on your wedding reels, be the face of wedding pages, and revolutionize bridal trends as we know them. Waltz in bridal dances, which thankfully, is no longer restricted to the traditional sangeet. Thanks, Shivangi Bafna. Your wedding had more dances than guests, and we’re not complaining. It definitely gave us some inspiration for good. With weddings getting more personalized as per the couple’s preferences (read the bride’s), there’s room for so much creativity, personality, drama, and va va voom. Here’s a low-down of some songs for every bride, every mood, and every occasion.

MEHENDI

Kick-starting your wedding celebrations can often be sentimental. Why not seal the moment with a father-daughter dance on I feel good from Anjana-Anjani and a little welcome for your groom-to-be on aaja re more saiyyan, Coke Studio? If you’re not the emo kind, bring a slice of your personality to the stage with phatte tak nachna and give your inlaws a taste of the storm they’re blissfully about to embrace. And if you really wanna talk trends, balaam thanedar with big black aviators is a fail-safe.

SANGEET

A Bollywood-buff bride deserves her sajna ji vaari vaari moment for the solo. For the classic, demure one, naino wale

ne from Padmavat and main to piya se naina lada aayi re from Coke Studio are elegant choices. Of course, your friends are gonna tell your love story to the world, let it be with humne suna hai, tumne jeevan saathi chuna hai and join them at the end. You might just start a trend with this one, who knows!

And, when Mr groom comes to the floor, we say face-off. Ladki kyu from Hum Tum is just a preview of your life ahead, thanks to the banter. Sapne me milta hai is also a suggestion if you just can’t stop flirting with your partner. Later, when you wanna get up, close and personal, a medley of shukran allah and adhura lafz is the way to romance.

COCKTAILS

Now that you have no filter, zero annoying relatives and at least three shots of vodka in you, it’s time to get steamy. Yes, we’re going down and dirty with mayya mayya and ooh la la. Want to show off your moves just a tad more? Aga bai with its signature belly steps is the way to go. And, bring that party home with some good ol’ UP Bihar lootne. In-

BRIDAL ENTRY

Wanna follow a trend? Sajna, tere liye sajna, sensationalised by the likes of Karishma Tanna and influencer Meghna Chandwani is always a good idea. Should you want to make a statement of your own, ab kya kare dil deewana can be the next it-bridal song. And if the oldworld charm is what entices you, laal ishq and ek dil, ek jaan are Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s melodies that lend themselves to the bridal regalia. Finally, if you want to be a sassy 90s bride in 2023, thoda sa pagla, thoda siyana is your track.

Horoscope

POORVI SINGHAL cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Sunkissed selfie

atrina Kaif, who is one of the most loved actresses in town, has shared a new picture of herself on social media. The actress keeps treating fans with her stunning pictures. Lately, Katrina has been giving public appearances a miss which has left her fans quite upset.

To balance it

out, on Sunday, she took to Instagram and dropped a gorgeous selfie with her fans.

In the picture, Katrina is seen enjoying a sunny Sunday at her house. She is seen sporting a black t-shirt styled with printed pants. She ditched the makeup and opted for open hair to complete her Sunday look. The actress looks all things fresh and beautiful in the sun-kissed picture. Along with the picture, Katrina wrote, ‘SunDaze’.

Thirteen years in the industry

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is one of the wellknown actresses who has been part of Telugu and Tamil cinema. She has recently gained a lot of fame after her sizzling performance in the song Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava" from Pushpa: The Rise. The actress is quite active on her social media handles and never fails to amaze her fans with her whereabouts posts. Be it her workout posts, her photoshoots, her film promotions, or her vacation pictures, the Pushpa actress always gets love from her fans. In her recent tweet, Samantha thanked her fan page as a hashtag made to celebrate her 13 years in the film industry started trending on Twitter."I feel all of this love…

HAVING A HARD TIME

Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West always had a strained relationship, so they were never referred to as a Hollywood trending couple. Since the couple split up, there has been a lot of opposition between them, which has made several head-

RIHANNA getting married

Recently Rihanna hinted that she wants to release her next album before the year’s end which would be her comeback to creating music after more than five years. But as per The Daily Mail, Rihanna's much anticipated ninth album could be delayed so that the superstar can possibly get married to A$AP Rocky. Rihanna does have a few unused songs in her portfolio but she does not want to use those as the singer thinks that as you get older your preference and taste changes.

Fans might be disappointed with this new turn as they have been very eagerly waiting for RiRi’s comeback. According to the source, Rihanna's main priorities are right now getting married to A$AP Rocky and giving birth to the baby.

lines after their separation.

He remarried Bianca Censori, who works for his brand, Yeezy.

Kanye West and Bianca had a private wedding, but they have yet to file a marriage certificate to make it legal.

Kim Kardashian is allegedly working with her attor-

neys to prevent Kanye West's new wife, Bianca Censori, from meeting her children. If the rapper, now known as Ye, wants his children to meet their stepmother, there isn't much The Mother of Four can do to prevent the meeting.

It is what keeps me going…

Now and forever, I am what I am because of you 13 years and we are just getting started ", her Twitter post read."

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja

Her post...

Her story...

Katrina Kaif

Rihanna

Kim Kardashian

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

The seventh match of CCL 2023

CITY FIRST

The Celebrity Cricket League 2023 – Reloaded witnessed a great entertainer between Kerala Strikers Vs Karnataka Bulldozers with Karnataka Bulldozers emerging winners in the 7th match of CCL 2023 organised in Jaipur. It is the first time in cricket history that a T20 match will be played in 2 innings of 10 overs each. The new format offers more cricket, more entertainment and more fun with the Cine Stars from 8 teams representing the respective Film Industries competing for the CCL 2023 crown. Famous actress Sapthami Gowda (Kantatra) fame who is also the brand ambassador of Karnataka Bulldozers was present to cheer the team and actress Deepthi Sati along with others was present to cheer the Kerala Strikers.

Actor-producer Riteish Deshmukh is leading Mumbai Heroes, Punjab De Sher captain is actor Sonu Sood, Bhojpuri Dabanggs has actor Manoj Tiwari as

their captain, actor Jisshu Sengupta is leading Bengal Tigers, Karnataka Bulldozers will be led by actor Kiccha Sudeep, Telugu Warriors is headed by actor Akhil Akkineni, Kerala Strikers has actor Kunchacko Boban as their captain and actor Aar-

MEDICAL CAMP!

On the occasion of Tilakayat Goswami Shri Rakesh Bawa’s 74th birthday, a free multi-speciality medical camp was organised under the aegis of Kanak Kamal Trust and Lions Club at Moti Mahal Chowk on Sunday. During the camp, medical workers were greeted by Sudhakar Upadhyay, the officer of the temple. Dr JK Chhaprwal, Dr Lakan Poswal, Dr Dilip Jain, Dr Manu Sharma, Dr BL Jat, Dr Satish Choudhary, Dr Prakash Choudhary, Dr KK Sharma, Dr Gunjan Sharma were present during the medical camp.

DURING THE DAY!

ya is captain of Chennai Rhinos. Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Founder & Managing Director of Celebrity Cricket League said, “We are delighted to bring back the Reimagined, Refreshed, and Reloaded edition of Celebrity Cricket League 2023. This season offers More

Cricket, More Celebrities, and More Fun for the visitors with the new format of a T20 with 2 innings of 10 overs per team. We are excited at the response to the first 7 games and look forward to more excitement in the rest of the games.” cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Scope for Business Development

CITY FIRST

Lithuanian Siaulilai Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts representatives met Rajiv Arora, Chairman RSIC and REPC on Sunday at the meeting Hall of Udyog Bhawan. A delegation of 15 business leaders comprising 10 industries of Lithuania met with the REPC and FORTI members for bilateral business and trade opportunities be-

tween Lithuania and Rajasthan. The FORTI recently signed an MOU with the REPC to promote the exports of their member Industries. The representatives of the Chamber submitted their presentation and

explained the opportunities of trade and Commerce. A presentation was also made by the REPC and submitted the export scenario of Rajasthan. Addressing the meeting of the delegation from Rajasthan and Lithuania Rajiv

Arora said that there are a lot of opportunities in the field of Information Technology, ITeS, Handicrafts, auto components, tourism etc. He further urged the delegation that the Government of Rajasthan is going to organise The Rajasthan International Expo at Jodhpur and the Lithuanians should also visit the Expo which is going to be organised from March 20 to March 22. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

FEVER OF JU RHYTHM’23!

Real Estate Learning Festival was organised for the first time in Rajasthan regarding real estate learning on Sunday, February 26. A digital learning app for real estate associates, brokers, builders and colonizers has been brought by Zameen Zayadat.com, the Real Estate Business School, which will benefit all those who deal with real estate. Kamal Mehta (Chairman) G. S. Aggarwal (Director) and Karan Saini (Founder) during the event conveyed that, there has been a lack of good education and training in the real estate business, and this application will be a milestone for the people interested in the real state business. Corporate trainer and motivational speaker Dr. Vivek Bindra, Bollywood star Sharman Joshi, Mugdha Godse, Honey Katiyal (Investors Clinic), Jai Soni (Actor, Sasural Genda Phool) and UAE’s successful businessmen and Foreign guests also participated in the event.

SOME MORE GLIMPSES!

JU Rhythm’23 commenced a 3-days event, featuring a wide range of Indian art and culture. On the first day, JECRC invited special guests of honour, Bina Kak (Indian politician) and Rannvijay Singha( Indian actor). Bina Kak (an Indian politician) discussed Indian culture and heritage and praised the Rajasthani language and its significance. Rannvijay Singha stated that politeness and humbleness is the key to success which creates amazing opportunities for the future.

Saregama Mega Final Winner, Noted Ghazal Singer and Playback Singer from the iconic film Veer Zara, Mohammed Vakil was felicitated with The Pride of India Award at The Desert Stories Award Ceremony held at Muscat, Oman on February 24. He received the award from Sayyed Mohammed Bin Salim Bin Ali Sayyed. Indian Ambassador Amit Narang graced the occasion as the chief guest. Mohammed Vakil expressed his joy and said, “I’m proud to be an Indian and I am receiving this award on behalf of my country, India which has given me so much pride.”

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

On Saturday, ex-Indian allrounder and director of Cricket Academy of Pathans, Irfan Pathan conducted a MasterClass session at CAP Jaipur. He spent time with the players there and interacted with them. He said “I watched many players playing with great techniques, in which they have the ability to participate in sports at the state and national level.”

Kalicharan Saraf, MLA, Malviya Nagar inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of roads and community buildings in various wards with an amount of one crore sixty lakh rupees sanctioned from the MLA fund on Sunday, February 26.On the occasion several dignitaries graced the event with their presence.

The Rajasthan Kho Kho League was officially launched by unveiling its poster of the mascot ‘Sultan’ on Sunday at Hotel Clarks Amer. During the launch, Abhiman Messi, CEO and Founder of SR Sports and Promotion informed that the mega event of the Rajasthan Kho Kho League will be organised in June.

The Indian Institute Deeg in association with Narvar Ashram Seva Samiti organised the Holi of flowers at Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Mandir, Jaipur on Sunday, February 26 in which Chetan Sharma in the form of Krishna presented Holi Rasiya in Braj through his art.

City First brings to you some more glimpses from the 12th Fashion show of IIS (deemed to be University) - CREATIONS 2023 held on February 24 at IISU back lawns by the Department of Fashion and Textiles of IIS University.

Vyas Institute of Higher Education, Jodhpur organised a Seminar on the subject of Victims’ Human Rights in Criminal Law. During the seminar, Justice G k Vyas (Chairman, Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission) addressed the audience by giving valuable knowledge about criminal law and its provisions to protect the human rights of the accused.Manish Vyas (Chairman, Rajasthan Vikas Sansthan) felicitated Justice Vyas, while Asha Vyas (Vicechairman) presented a Momento at the event. Dinesh Dadhich (Principal)

also gave a Vote of thanks to Justice Vyas for the valuable time he gave in the seminar.

Riteish Deshmukh, Sohail Khan and Genelia D’Souza with a guest

Sonu Sood, Navraj Hans and Puneet Singh Vicky Goyal, Gaurav Gaur, Akanksha Bhalla, Mona Gautam and Aanchal Goyal

Elnaaz Norouzi

Shweta, Varunavi, Khushi, Sheena and Soni

Amit Narag, Mohd.Vakeel and Sayyed Mohammed Bin Salim Bin Ali Sayyed

GS Agrawal, CA Ashok Gupta, Karan Saini and Sharman Joshi with others

Ashok Gupta, Rajiv Arora and Sadhna Garg Anjali Tiwari

Tanishka Rathore, Vidhi Khandelwal, Diya Ranawat, Tanvi Anandka, Ridhi Modi, Riya Choudhary and Mansha Jain

Sneha Bishnoi

Rajiv Arora with others during the meeting

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

—PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA