First India-Jaipur Edition-28th May 2023

THE INDIAN TRAFFIC CHAOS

This may appear as a tall order but it’s doable provided it catches the attention of our decision makers, at apex levels. I sincerely hope that our traffic system changes for the good and driving experience becomes a pleasure. HOPE SOMEONE CARES!!!!

While travelling on Ajmer Road to Jaipur, on 15 May 2023, I got stuck into traffic Jam caused by JAN SANGARSH YATRA by local politicians. Thousands of people on scooter, bikes, cars, buses, trucks and tractors blocked a stretch of 15 km of this national highway throwing the entire traffic out of gear. It took me 04 hours to cover a distance of 20 kms which normally takes 30 minutes. There were many like me who missed a doctor’s appointment or a flight or a train or an urgent meeting. Ambulances with patients on life support were also stuck for hours. All these helpless commuters suffered immense misery in the heat and consequent stress. Who Cares!!

In the recent past, highways and rail tracks have been blocked for not only hours or days but months by political agitations. The Kissan Andolan laid seize to national capital, blocking all roads to Delhi, for almost a year creating unprecedented misery to road users. Similar actions by CAA protesters, Jaat or Gujjar reservation andolans caused untold hardships to daily commuters and financial loss of thousands of crores to the national economy.

Who Cares!!

HORRENDOUS DRIVING EXPERIENCE

For an average Indian citizen driving is equivalent to waging a daily war. It is not easy to drive among Lorries, Buses, tractors,

Several people are expressing their joy on #MyParliamentMyPride. Through very emotional voice-overs they are conveying a spirit of pride that our nation is getting a new Parliament which will keep working to fulfil people’s aspirations with more vigour.

Autos, Bikes, e-rickshaws, Bicycles, handcarts, Animals and Humans. It’s very aptly said that if you drive on Indian roads and come back home without raising your anger quotient, voice or blood pressure, you have truly attained NIRVANA.

CONCEPTUAL LOGJAM

SLOW/FAST: There is total lack of conceptual clarity and policy coordination in India, with regards to traffic management. While the National Highways Authority is busy making 6-8 lane super highways, the police take great pleasure to barricade it and reduce it to single lane at so many places. The decision makers in the country have not been able to decide whether they want us to go FAST or SLOW.

Roadspace Vs Registration: India’s road networks have grown by about 30% over the

WHILE TRAVELLING ON AJMER ROAD TO JAIPUR, ON 15 MAY 2023, I GOT STUCK INTO TRAFFIC JAM CAUSED BY JAN SANGARSH YATRA BY LOCAL POLITICIANS. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ON SCOOTER, BIKES, CARS, BUSES, TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BLOCKED A STRETCH OF 15 KM OF THIS NATIONAL HIGHWAY THROWING THE ENTIRE TRAFFIC OUT OF GEAR. IT TOOK ME 04 HOURS TO COVER A DISTANCE OF 20 KMS WHICH NORMALLY TAKES 30 MINUTES

past decade, whereas vehicle registrations have risen by almost three times, at the annual rate of 10%. An average of 57,300 new vehicles are added every day. There is no coordination between road space management and vehicle registration agencies.

Bus Lanes: The learned policy makers created bus lanes in major cities, aping the European concept and wasting crores of taxpayer’s money. Sheer waste of precious road space and Govt money. But Who Cares!!

SPEED BREAKERS –SYMBOL OF POWER

If you leave the expressway and move into state highways/village roads, you will find speedbreakers almost at every KM. Highways have been mercifully spared by the Court orders. Speed-breakers are taken as a

symbol of power, where in all passing vehicles slow down to pay obeisance in front of high and mighty. It has been proved that speed-breakers cause more accidents rather then saving them. But Who Cares!!

DRIVING LICENSEA FARCE

When you see the way people drive on the road, you often wonder who gave them the license to drive? Research shows that only 41% of drivers have taken the driving test — A dangerous trend, really. Kids of about 10 years or so are given vehicles to drive solo on highways. Most drivers are armed with a license, without knowing the ABC of driving.

MECHANICAL FITNESS OF VEHICLES

Mechanical fitness or roadwor-

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. Buddha

thiness of vehicles is no consideration in India. We often find very old vehicles about to collapse, moving on the road. Mechanical failures are a major cause of accidents, in addition to human error but this aspect is totally neglected. Again, Who Cares!!

INEFFECTIVE TRAFFIC POLICE

Any rule or law is as powerful as its enforcement. The traffic police across the country is mostly ineffective with a few exceptions. Police is not to control traffic but to catch the defaulters. Two wheeler riders and tractor drivers are their brethren and exempted from obeying all rules. The police considers speed as the biggest crime. The fault is always of the person having larger and faster moving vehicle. Vehicles moving in opposite directions are by ignorant people committing no offence. If that be our enforcement motto, how can traffic management improve in the country? Who Cares!!

CONCLUSION

The traffic management is pathetic with understaffed and inefficient police force. The priorities are misplaced and road blockades for political reasons have no answers. The number of accidents on the roads is mindboggling. Sooner or later, decision makers will have to address the traffic menace. This may appear as a tall order but it’s doable provided it catches the attention of our decision makers, at apex levels. I sincerely hope that our traffic system changes for the good and driving experience becomes a pleasure. HOPE SOMEONE CARES!!!!

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL

MAJ GEN CP SINGH (RETD)

The writer is a scholar soldier accredited with MA, MSc, LLB, MBA, M Phil (Def Mgt) and M Phil (International Strategic Affairs)

NEW SEAT OF POWER!

PM NARENDRA MODI AND LOK SABHA SPEAKER OM BIRLA WILL DEDICATE TO THE NATION THE NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING TODAY

ADHEENAM HANDS OVER “SENGOL” TO PM MODI

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INDIA HAS GONE FROM FRAGILE FIVE TO TOP FIVE IN 9 YRS: THAKUR

New Delhi: Union Minister

Anurag Thakur, while addressing during National Conclave: 9 Saal – Seva, Sushasan, Gareeb Kalyan at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi, said past 9 years India has covered the distance from Fragile Five to Top Five economies of the world. P6

JUSTICE DHANUKA TO TAKE OATH AS BOM HC CJ; 3-DAY TENURE

Mumbai: Maharashtra

Governor Ramesh Bais will administer the oath of office to next CJ of Bombay High Court Ramesh D Dhanuka at 10 am on Sunday. He will be CJ for 3 days, shortest tenure for a judge occupying the top post.

BACK TO 1! IPL GRAND

FINALE BETWEEN CSK AND GT IN GUJ TODAY

Ahmedabad: 58 days,73 matches and 12 venues later we are at the same place we started. IPL ’23 final mirrors the season opener between defending champions GT and four-time winners CSK. Well, Dhoni’s side would be hoping to reverse result from that fixture at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium today.

NIA BUSTS ISIS

MODULE IN MP, 3 HELD DURING RAIDS

Bhopal: The National Investigation Agency on Saturday busted an ISIS-linked terror module in an intelligence-led joint operation with the Anti Terror Squad (ATS) of MP Police, arresting three persons from Jabalpur.

8TH GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING OF NITI AAYOG

VikasitBharat @ 2047!

10 CMs SKIP MEETING CHAIRED BY PM MODI

Moni Sharma

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined the need for evolving a common vision to achieve the goal of a developed India by 2047 and asked states to take financially prudent decisions capable of delivering programmes that meet the dreams of citizens.

Modi said this while addressing the meeting of NITI Aayog, being attended by several CMs, LGs of UTs and Union ministers. “PM Modi stated that when states grow, India grows. He also emphasised importance of evolving a common vision to achieve #VikasitBharat@ 2047,” NITI Aayog tweeted.

The meeting has deliberated on several issues including, health, skill development, women empowerment and infra development, with an aim to make India a developed nation by 2047. P7

Narendra Modi @narendramodi

Since morning, I am seeing many tweets on #9YearsOfModiGovernment in which people are highlighting what they have appreciated about our government since 2014. It is always humbling to receive such affection, and it also gives me added strength to work even harder for the people.

9:30 am All religion prayer ceremony in Parl lobby

Aditi Nagar & Amit Mishra

New Delhi: The Congress party has before itself a major puzzle, to solve which is not an easy task. In fact, owing to the ‘pressure’ created by the Pilot camp on the party high command, the difficulty has increased further for the grand-old party.

Meanwhile, it has now been learnt that the Congress leadership is deciding the ‘Rajasthan formula’ under which CM Ashok Ge-

hlot will remain the Chief Minister and the election will be fought under his command only. However, PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra will become Deputy Chief Minister! Thus, in such a situation, who will be the PCC chief in place of Dotasra? No one knows for sure but different people have different guesses about it.

The issue is likely to come up in an important meeting of Congress on Monday in

New

12:00

pm Screening of 2 short films on Parl, speeches

8:30 am Sengol to be placed in the new Lok Sabha 1:10

pm PM Modi to address the gathering

Nepal PM to visit India next week, meet PM Modi

First India Bureau

New Delhi/Kathmandu: Nepal’s PM Pushpa Kumar Dahal will visit India next week and hold talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to strengthen historically deep ties between 2 countries. The visit will “further strengthen age-old, multifaceted, and cordial relations between Nepal and India,” Nepal’s foreign ministry said on Saturday. The trip will be Dahal’s first official foreign trip since he was elected PM in Dec 2022.

K’taka Cabinet at full strength now...

l 9 1st-timers among 24 new picks as Cong balances caste and regional equations

l Siddaramaiah may keep 5 key ministeries including finance; Shivakumar to get 2

First India Bureau

Bengaluru: Making a break from the recent practice of leaving a few ministerial posts vacant as a tool to tackle dissi-

dence later, the newlyformed Siddaramaiahled Congress government in Karnataka has now filled up all the 34 berths available in the Cabinet in two batches.

The 34 ministers comprising the new expanded Karnataka cabinet were assigned their portfolios on Saturday with CM Siddaramaiah likely keeping 5 key ministries for himself. His deputy, DK Shivakumar, has been given two ministries: irrigation and Bengaluru development. P6

Cong formula for Raj: Gehlot as CM, Dotasra his deputy!

RAJ CONG ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED IN MEETING ON MONDAY IN NEW DELHI

An important meeting of Congress will be held on Monday in Delhi regarding Rajasthan Cong issues. CM Ashok Gehlot will go to Delhi on Monday.

The meeting will be held at AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence. All senior leaders of Rajasthan Congress will be present along with Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Randhawa, Dotasra, and 3 co-incharges of Rajasthan. Former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot is also expected to attend meeting. The meeting was earlier scheduled on May 26 but was postponed due to Rahul Gandhi’s busy schedule.

hlot, State in-charge Sukhjinder

dent Govind Singh Dotasra, the three co-incharges of Rajasthan

will be present. Former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot is also expected to attend the meeting. Word in the ‘relevant circles’ was that Pilot had stressed, prior to the May 26 meeting of Congress in New Delhi, to provide the post of PCC chief or the head of the campaign committee. Group also sought the position of Deputy CM in cabinet reshuffle while working president of PCC should also be from this camp.

K’taka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar greet during swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

PM Narendra Modi chairs 8th Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog in presence of Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Suman Bery, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Narendra Tomar, Nirmala Sitharaman and others at the new Convention Centre of Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Saturday.

Delhi. The meeting will be held at AICC president Mallikarjun

Kharge’s residence in which Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, CM Ashok Ge-

Singh Randhawa, PCC presi-

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra pose after casting their vote in an election.

MORE RAIN & STORM!

Jaipur: The Cyclonic circulation over the northern part of Rajasthan and the Western Disturbance which came over North India resulted in monsoon-like weather in the state. On Friday night, in addition to Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Churu, and Nagaur areas, hail fell with heavy rains at many places. On Saturday also, the entire north-eastern Raj was seen covered with thick dark clouds. Light rain was reported in the morning along with thunderstorms in Jaipur, Sikar, Dausa and Alwar. The Meteorological Centre has issued Orange alert for more than 10 districts of Jaipur, Bharatpur, Bikaner, & Ajmer divisions with the possibility of moderate to heavy rain and hailstorm.

IN BRIEF

POLICE NAB SERIAL CAR THIEF IN SANGANER

Jaipur: A hardcore criminal involved in various vehicle theft cases was arrested by Sanganer Thana Police on Saturday. Police informed the accused, identified as Sher Singh Dhadhrain, is a dreaded criminal and more than 44 police cases are registered against him. “During interrogation, it was revealed that the accused used to steal only luxury vehicles and then used to sell them at cheaper rates,” police said.

JDA GETS LAND

WORTH CRORES

VACATED IN JPR

Jaipur: The team of Jaipur Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) Enforcement Wing got the land worth crores vacated on Saturday by taking two major actions in Vidhan Sabha Nagar and Patrakar Colony near Prithviraj Nagar. Out of this, a big piece of land belonged to the facility area, on which the land mafia had encroached and built a boundary wall overnight. The market value of this land is around Rs. 2.5 crore. Apart from this, a school operator had also occupied 125 square yards of government land and constructed on it, which was got vacated, said Raghuveer Saini, Chief of JDA’s Enforcement Wing.

Joshi writes to Police Commissioner

Jaipur: Water Supply Minister Mahesh Joshi has written a letter to the Commissioner of Police Anand Srivastava demanding legal action against those who tried to tarnish the image.

Joshi wrote that some people are trying to tarnish his image by making unwarranted allegations. “An unknown person is sitting on a dharna in the PCC over rampant allegations. According to the person, a relative

of mine has cheated him in my name. I told the person to file an FIR against the fraudster but instead of reg-

istering an FIR, the person sat on a dharna. There could be a conspiracy of tarnishing my public image.

‘PREZ SHOULD INAUGURATE NEW PARL BUILDING’ Jaipur (ANI): Ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building by PM Narendra Modi on May 28, Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi on Saturday said that President Droupadi Murmu should inaugurate the building as the President of India is the first citizen of the country. Mahesh Joshi said, Joshi further said that President should inaugurate the Parliament House. “This is my demand,” he added.

First India Bureau

Deedwana: The twoday Sarvodaya Sankalp training camp organized by the Panchayati Raj Organization, a department of the Indian Congress Committee, concluded at Mali Samaj Bhawan premises located at Deedwana Road, Nagaur on Saturday. In training, on the instructions of State President of Rajiv Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sangathan, Dr. CB Yadav, the coordination of the camp was done

MOVING ON THE PATH OF HINDUTVA

under the leadership of Dr. Sahdev Choudhary, former deputy Zila Pramukh of Nagaur district. Sachin Nayak, former secretary of the

Now, sacred plants in Devasthan temples

lll Devasthan Minister Shakuntala

Rawat will take out a Dev Darshan Yatra from June 4. She will visit nine temples in Jodhpur soon

First India Bureau

Jaipur: After the decision to unfurl yellow flags in temples, Devasthan Minister Shakuntala Rawat has now decided that Tulsi-Peepal will be planted in the temples under the department.

Bilvapatra and Amla plants will also be planted in the temples. Along with these, plants of flowers will also be planted in temples.

The decisions reflect that the Congress government in the state is

moving on the path of soft Hindutva. Rawat said that flow-

ers will not have to be brought from outside for worship and shringar.

On the other hand, Rawat will take out a Dev Darshan Yatra from June 4. She will visit nine temples in the Jodhpur division.

Yellow flags were hoisted in all the temples on Thursday coming under Devasthan Department on the occasion of Guru-Pushya Nakshatra.

Barmer

police seizes heroin worth `35 lakhs from Jaisalmer

Barmer: Police seized one more consignment of heroin from the nearby Jaisalmer district. Police seized 312 grams of heroin from Myajlaar village in Jaisalmer. The market value of the seized consignment is Rs 35 lakhs in the international market, police said. It is informed that police got the input about the said consignment during the interrogation of the smugglers who are presently on police remand.

SP Digant Anand while confirming the development said that the police team led by circle officer of Chohtan Dharmendra Dukiya interrogating the wanted smuggler Bhutta Singh alias Nakhat Singh alias Prem Singh Rajput, resi-

dent of Narsingar village, who was arrested on production warrant from Sri Ganganager. Barmer police also registered a case against him at Gadara Road police station in Barmer for his alleged involvement in the cross-border smuggling of heroin. The team also nabbed notorious accused Gulab Singh, a resident of Myaajlar who had given one packet of heroin to Arjun Singh.

Woman found dead in Barmer, family alleges rape and dowry

Barmer: In a suspicious death of a 22-year-old woman, who got married merely six months ago, her family members had levelled rape and dowry harassment charges on her in-laws’ members. Deceased family members also refused to accept the body demanding arrest of the accused. Till the last report, the deceased body was kept in the mortuary for the last 24 hours of the incident.

The case has been reported from Balotra in Barmer district. On the basis of the complaint police had lodged the case under section 302, 304 (B), 376

(D) and 498 (A) of IPC. According to the FIR, the deceased’s brother lodge a case alleging that his sister’s in-laws have been harassing her.

Poonia visits food park in Melbourne

First India Bureau

All India Congress Committee and coordinator of the talent hunt program, presented the ideological struggle in the country through a PPT presentation.

Jaipur: Deputy LoP Satish Poonia is on a three-day visit to Australia. On the first day, he met Rajasthani and Indian expats in Melbourne. He also visited Jigar’s Agro Food Park in Melbourne and seeing the immense potential in many areas between Rajasthan and Australia, discussed taking this forward. MLA from Gujarat Praveen Mali and Haryana MLA Narwal accompanied Poonia.

Poonia said that the Narendra Modi govt has started Shree Anna Yoja-

na, in which special emphasis is being laid on coarse cereals, especially bajra, which is largely produced in Rajasthan.

Alka Lamba poses 9 queries before Central govt in Jodhpur

Shiv Prakash Purohit

Jodhpur: On the completion of nine years of the Central government, Congress asked nine questions from the Central government during a press conference in 34 cities across the country.

Congress National Spokesperson Alka Lamba held a press conference in Jodhpur and sought answers on the economy, agriculture, and farmers, corruption, international border dispute with China,

social harmony, social justice, democratic institutions, public welfare scheme, and mismanagement during Covid.

Lamba said that PM Narendra Modi has not held a single press conference in

Mukesh Mathrani

Mukesh Mathrani

Yogesh Sharma

Shakuntala Rawat hoisted yellow flags at 593 temples of the state during Guru-Pushya Yog. —FILE PHOTO

Alka Lamba, Sangeeta Beniwal and other leaders during the press conference in Jodhpur on Saturday.

Dr. Sahdev Choudhary at two-day Sarvodaya Sankalp training camp organised in Nagaur on Saturday.

Accused Bhutta Singh.

Satish Poonia met Rajasthani and Indian expats at Jigar’s Agro Food Park in Melbourne.

Mahesh Joshi paying floral tribute to former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 59th death anniversary at PCC headquarters on Saturday. —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

The Jaipur residents woke up to a pleasant Saturday morning with dark clouds hovering over the sky that soon opened up with showers. The city witnessed a widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm on Saturday morning. —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

BD Kalla paying floral tributes to former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 59th death anniversary at the Ram Niwas Bagh complex in Jaipur on Saturday. Also

For Cong, Bharat Mata is made up of the people: Dr Sahdev

Exodus posters appear outside Hindu houses in Brahmpuri area

Similar posters were pasted outside houses located in the Kishanpole area on May 20 Satyanarayan Sharma

Jaipur: Pamphlets regarding the exodus of Hindu families were seen again outside in more than 50 houses of Krishna Colony in the Brahmpuri area on Saturday morning.

Earlier, similar posters were pasted outside houses in the Kishanpole area on May 20.

In Krishna Colony, it is written on the posters, ‘Krishna Colony Niwasi, Playan ko Majboor’ (Krishna Colony residents, compelled for exodus).

It is mentioned on the posters that migration of Hindus from the Ramgarh area of Hawa Mahal continues. The councillor and councillor husband (Akhtar Hus-

sain) and municipal corporation employee and officer have been held responsible for the exodus.

Seeing the posters of an exodus of Hindus outside house, the people of the colony sat on dharna. Brahmpuri police station personnel tried to pacify the protestors.

‘PEOPLE OF COLONY GOT ANGRY AFTER SEEING EXODUS POSTERS OUTSIDE HOUSES’

ACP (Amer) Chand Singh Rawat said that the matter pertains to ward number-12 of Krishna Colony of Brahmapuri. Posters have been pasted in front of over 50 houses in the colony in the night. On Saturday morning around 7 am, the people of the colony got angry after seeing the exodus posters of Hindus outside the houses and sat on dharna. ACP (Amer) Chand Singh Rawat assured the people to end the dharna. He assured that the incomplete demolition work will be competed immediately. Road construction work will start from Sunday.

Central govt failed to give good governance in 9 years, says PSK

Shristi Joshi

Jaipur: Attacking the central government, food and civil supplies minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas on Saturday questioned who will trust Indian currency if frequent changes are made. The minister was referring to the withdrawal of the currency note of `2000. He said that the Modi government has failed to deliver good governance in nine years while the Congress government in Rajasthan introduced many public welfare schemes & brought the Right to

ACB arrests sweeper in Uniara taking `4k bribe

Tonk: Tonk ACB arrested Lakhan Singh, a sweeper of Uniara Municipality, redhanded while taking a bribe of ` 4,000 on Saturday.

Scuffle between BJP MLA and Tehsildar over crop girdawari

First India Bureau Hanumangarh: There was a dispute between BJP MLA (Sangaria), Gurdeep Shahpini and Tehsildar Vishwa

Prakash Charan regarding the matter of special Girdawari for crop failure. During this, both of them got into a scuffle. When both of them started having an argument, other members of the meeting intervened and separated the duo on Saturday.

As per information, farmers’ crops have been damaged due to rain, hailstorm, and thunderstorm in the Sangaria area. On Saturday, a meeting was held at the Panchayat Samiti office regarding the approval of the DPR for the preparation of projects under the Rajiv Gandhi Water Conservation Scheme.

16-year-old NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Kota

RAS ASPIRANT DIES BY SUICIDE IN SURATGARH

Health Bill whereas BJP did not give any right to the people.

Khachariyawas also said that the Congress workers will observe May 27 as Black Day

All tiger reserves close for monsoon from July 1 in Raj

Nirmal Tiwari

Jaipur: Ranthambore and Sariska Tiger reserves of the state will be closed from July 1 to September 30 during the monsoon. However, the buffer zone in Ranthambore and Sariska will

remain open. Tourism activity will continue in Zones 6 to 10 of Ranthambore while the Tehla and Sadar route will remain open in Sariska. Tiger Parks will remain closed during the monsoon for 3 months.

and will burn effigies of the central government. The minister also said that Modi should give a reply to the people on ERCP during his Ajmer visit.

ACB’s ASP Rajesh Arya told that Mahendra, a resident of Uniara, filed a complaint and told that his firm had given the contract of the municipality for the catering work, for which the payment was about `80,000.

Clerk Suleman was

Accused Lakhan Singh with the ACB team on Saturday.

creating hurdles in the work and the sweeper demanded `5,000 in the name of the clerk for passing the bill. After verification of complaint, the accused was arrested & an inquiry is on to ascertain the role of the clerk.

11 DCs shifted in JDA

First India Bureau

Kamal Kant

Jaipur: Acting Chief Justice, Rajasthan High Court, and Executive Chairman, Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority MM Srivastava said that cases pending in state courts are being disposed of quickly through Lok Adalats and mediation. He said that there is a need for trained and skilled mediators to settle the maximum number of cases. Justice Srivastava at ADR was addressing a 40hour mediation training programme for retired and serving judi-

Police official with a relative of the deceased girl on Saturday.

Gul Mohammed

Kota: A 16-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at her uncle’s house in Kota Thermal Power Plant colony here on Saturday, police said. The deceased was identified as Sakshi Choudhary, a class 11 student, from Tonk.

In a suicide note recovered from her room, the victim held no one responsible for the suicide. However, her family members stated that average performance in her class 10 board ex-

Sri Ganganagar: An RAS aspirant committed suicide in Suratgarh town of Sri Ganganagar district on Saturday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Umesh Swami (18), a resident of 12TK village in Raisinghnagar.

“Following this, police officials reached the spot & the dead body was taken to mortuary in Suratgarh Hospital. The matter is being probed,” police said.

ams could be the reason. This is the fifth case by a student in Kota this month and the 10th this year so far.

Jaipur (FIB): Newly appointed Chief Justice of Rajasthan HC Augustine George Masih will take oath on May 30. Governor Kalraj Mishra will administer the oath of office & secrecy to Masih at the swearingin ceremony to be held at Raj Bhavan. Masih will take oath as the 41st Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.

Jaipur: Following the recent change in Commissioner and Secretary of Jaipur Development Authority (JDA), the deputy commissioners (DC) of various zones were reshuffled on Saturday.

As per orders of JDA Secretary, zones of 11 DCs were changed.

Deputy Commissioner of Zone-7, Ramratan Sharma, was shifted to Zone-13 while Virendra

Singh Bhati was made DC of Zone-7. Zone–1 DC Anju Verma was posted in Zone-2, Shefali Kushwaha shifted from Zone-2 to Prithviraj Nagar (NorthII), & Mansingh Meena was shifted from Zone-4 to Zone-9. Balwant Singh Ligri has been shifted from Zone-5 to Zone-4, Jagat Rajeshwar from Zone-9 to Zone-5, Rashtradeep Yadav from Zone-11 to Zone3, and Nisha was shifted from Zone-13 to Zone-1.

‘Renovation needed at historical monuments’

First India Bureau

Kota/Bundi: On the initiative of Urban Development & Self Government Minister

Shanti Dhariwal, tourism development works including Chambal River Front & Oxygen Zone have changed the face of the Kota city.

Kota is soon going to become a major tourist destination of the country, said RTDC Chairman Dharmendra Rathore, who came on a one-day visit to Kota on Saturday.

Rathore said that

Pushkar will also be developed on these lines and for this, he expects cooperation from CM Ashok Gehlot and Shanti Dhariwal. “Renovation is need-

ed at historical monuments. It is our priority to preserve the heritage of ancient times. Painting style should also be protected so that it can be pre-

served,” said Rathore while inspecting Hotel Vrindavan and Rani Ji Ki Bawdi in Bundi on Saturday. He also visited the Taragarh Fort and saw the world-fa-

mous style of Bundi painting art. Rathore also gave necessary directions to RTDC officials while inspecting the properties of the corporation.

Acting Chief Justice MM Srivastava lighting the lamp during a 40-hour mediation training event held in Jaipur on Saturday.

cial officers and advocates on Saturday. The programme was organised by the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority and will be held from May 27 to May 31. Justice Srivas-

tava said that mediation needs to involve lawyers along with judges. He said that mediation is an art through which complex cases can be solved in a simple way.

Police personnel trying to pacify the protestors on Saturday. —PHOTOS BY SUNIL SHARMA Demolition work underway.

Poster pasted outside a house.

Justice Masih to take oath as CJ on May 30

RTDC Chairman Dharmendra Rathore visited Chambal River Front and Oxygen Park during his one-day visit to Kota on Saturday.

RTDC chief Dharmendra Rathore visited Bundi and inspected Hotel Vrindavan, Rani Ji Ki Bawdi & Taragarh Fort on Saturday.

‘Complex cases can be solved in simple way through mediation’

Manoj Sharma

Cabinet Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas addresses a press conference in Jaipur on Saturday.

BJP Prez hails new Parliament as independent India’s new icon

EX-LS SPEAKER MAHAJAN TAKES JIBE AT DIGVIJAYA

Indore: Former Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Saturday took a jibe at MP Digvijaya Singh’s remark over the inauguration of new Parliament. Reacting to remark that the new Parliament not being inaugurated by the President is a violation of Article 79, Mahajan said, “If there is a violation of any article, then the Supreme Court would see. In our democracy, there is facility for everything, everyone’s rights have been given and rules have been written. Some rules are written and some are not. It is not written anywhere who will inaugurate the Parliament.”

K’taka cabinet expanded; 24 MLAs sworn in as ministers

“THIS IS PETTY POLITICS OF THE WORST LEVEL”

New Delhi: Slamming the Opposition parties for boycotting the inauguration event of the new Parliament building, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar called this “petty politics” of the worst level. Stating that this is the first “non-colonial” Parliament built after independence, Chandrasekhar said that no MP with “common sense” would refuse to participate in the festival. He said, “This is the first time India has got a Parliament, which is not colonial. It is the Parliament of the country and a shining symbol of our democracy.”

AZAD CONGRATULATES GOVT FOR NEW PARLIAMENT, SLAMS OPPN

New Delhi (ANI): BJP

chief JP Nadda on Saturday said the new Parliament building is a significant milestone in the journey of independent India and symbolises the spirit of India’s culture and heritage.

He said it represents the people’s resolve to make India a developed nation. “The new Parliament Building is a significant milestone in the journey of independent India. This parliament building is not merely an architectural instrument, it actually symbolises the spirit of India’s vibrant culture and heritage,” Nadda tweeted.

“It is an ode to the people of India who have continuously upheld the value of democracy. It

represents the resolve of our countrymen to make India a developed nation under the visionary leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji,” he added.

Nadda had earlier said that the new Parliament building is a magnificent architectural marvel that embodies the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat and represents the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians.

At the inauguration of the new Parliament House, PM Modi will establish the historic and sacred “Sengol” in the Parliament House.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the media earlier this week that Sengol” is the symbol of the transfer of

IN THE COURTYARD

NIA CUSTODY OF TERRORISTS’ AIDES EXTENDED

New Delhi: A local court on Saturday extended NIA custody of Amritpal Singh alias Ammy and Amrik Singh for 10 days, till June

6. They are allegedly associated with Canada-based terrorists Arshdeep Singh Dhalla and Khalistan Tiger Force. They were arrested under the UAPA Act at the Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Manila on May 19. They were produced in the court on Saturday.

BAN DISPLAY OF DEAD ANIMAL IN MEAT SHOPS: HC

Shillong: The Meghalaya High Court has directed the state govt to prohibit display of animal carcasses in meat shops. The court said, “The State would do well to set an example and completely prohibit the display of animal carcasses in meat shops, though they may be stored in refrigerators or containers or even in showcases within the premises and not open to public view from outside.”

power from the British to India. He said Parliament House is the most appropriate and sacred place for Sengol.

Leaders of Congress and 20 other Opposition parties have accused the government of “bypassing” President Droupadi Murmu for the event and said that they will “boycott” the inaugural ceremony.

BJP leaders have asked these Opposition parties to reconsider their decision.

Rajouri: Slamming the Opposition for boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building, Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday congratulated the government for the construction being done in record time. Speaking to ANI, Ghulam Nabi Azad said, “I would have surely attended the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building if I was in Delhi. I completely welcome this decision. The Opposition should have congratulated the government instead of boycotting the inauguration. What they were not able to do, this government has done. I am strictly against the Opposition boycotting this”. Calling the decision a “much needed” one, he said that even he had wanted a new Parliament building during his tenure as the Parliamentary Affairs Minister.

The new Parliament Building is a significant milestone in the journey of independent India. This parliament building is not merely an architectural instrument, it actually symbolises the spirit of India’s vibrant culture and heritage.

—JP Nadda, BJP President

Bengaluru (ANI): The Karnataka Cabinet was expanded on Saturday with new ministers taking the oath of office.

Those who were sworn in by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot were N Rajanna, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, Shivanand Patil, HK Patil, Krishna Byregowda, N Chaluvarayaswamy, K Venkateshtake, HC Mahadevappa and Eshwar Khandre.

The Congress party on Friday released a list of 24 legislators who were to be sworn in as ministers in the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led government on Saturday. With this, the Cabinet will reach its full strength of 34.

The new ministers took oath in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar.

Meanwhile, the supporters of Karnataka Congress leader Rudrappa Lamani’s staged a protest outside the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee

DK’S ADVICE TO THOSE WHO ARE DENIED MINISTRIES

Bengaluru: Amid voices of dissent by Congress leaders over not getting cabinet posts, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar asked the “dejected” leaders to be perseverant like like him. “I did not get any opportunity to join the cabinet during the late Dharam

Singh-led Congress govt and Siddaramaiah-led previous govt,” he said.

RSS

BAN ROW: KARNATAKA CONG TAKES A U-TURN

Bengaluru: After creating a furore with its proposal to ban the RSS once its assumes power in Karnataka, the newly-elected Congress govt on Saturday delivered a major a U-turn with CM Siddaramaiah denying any such claims by his party. The CM said strict action will be taken against any organisation that disturbs peace and harmony.

PRAVEEN NETTARU’S WIFE LOSES

JOB GIVEN TO HER AFTER HIS DEATH

Mangaluru: With the change of govt in Karnataka, Nuthana Kumari, wife of slain BJYM leader Praveen Nettaru, has lost her job at the deputy commissioner’s office in Mangaluru. An order has been issued relieving Kumari from service, sources said. She was appointed on contract basis after the murder of Praveen Nettaru in July last year on humanitarian grounds.

(KPCC) office demanding a ministerial post for the leader.

Siddaramaiah took oath as the Chief Minister on May 2, along with DK Shivakumar who took oath as his deputy along with eight other ministers.

The Karnataka cabi-

net was expanded after the Chief Minister and Shivakumar held consultations with the party’s central leadership. Congress bagged 135 seats in the May 10 elections to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly ousting the ruling BJP, which got 66 seats.

Delhi CM Kejriwal meets Telangana CM KCR in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (ANI):

Amid the row over the Centre’s ordinance on control of administrative services in the national capital, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday met his Telangana counterpart K Chandrashekhar Rao in Hyderabad.

The AAP national convenor sought the support of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) against the Centre’s ordinance which the party claims circumvent the Supreme

Court order. Kejriwal was accompanied by his Punjab counter-

part Bhagwant Mann and AAP MPs Sanjay Singh and Raghav

Chadha. The Delhi CM on May 23 embarked on a nationwide tour to seek support from the Opposition parties against the ordinance.

Earlier, Kejriwal had met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav.

AAP dissolves its Goa unit with immediate effect;

Panaji (Agencies):

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday announced its decision to dissolve its organisation in Goa with immediate effect. However, Amit Palekar will continue to function as the state party president, the AAP said. Taking to Twitter, the Arvind

new body soon

Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced, “The party hereby dissolves the present organisation in the state of Goa with immediate effect, except for the position of State President. Amit Palekar will continue to function as the State President.”

People’s vote brought about unprecedented change: Anurag Thakur

New Delhi (PTI): Union minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday said the unprecedented change in the life of the common man over the past nine years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi was possible only because voters supported a decisive leader.

Addressing a national conclave to celebrate nine years of the BJPled NDA government, he claimed India has emerged from being a ramshackle economy riddled with corruption to rank among the top five economies of the world under Modi’s leadership.

He said the prime minister focused on last mile delivery of government initiatives, which were now reaching the person standing at the end of the queue and bringing about a qualitative change in their lives.

Thakur said a combination of a sense of service, big ideas, good governance, infusion of technology, and building transparency and accountability into the delivery mechanism, were ensuring last-mile delivery of public services.

“How did the times change? It was because

of your vote, which brought a strong government and decisive leadership,” the minis-

ter said. The national conclave, organised by Doordarshan, was inau-

gurated by Railway, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minis-

SHAH INAUGURATES NATIONAL CONCLAVE ON 9 YEARS OF THE MODI GOVERNMENT

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a day-long conclave on ‘Nine years of Seva, Sushasan, Garib Kalyan’ (service, good governance and welfare of poor) organised by Doordarshan. Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur was the guest of honour at the conference. Apollo Hospitals Joint Managing Director Sangita Reddy, Actors Rishab Shetty and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen also attended the inauguration ceremony of National Conclave.

ter Ashwini Vaishnaw and saw participation from the captains of the industry, prominent

sports persons, actors and environmentalists.

Echoing Thakur, Vaishnaw said the Modi

government has brought transformative change to the poor person’s life as 3.5 crore beneficiaries have received pucca homes, 12 crore households have received tap water connections, and 9.6 crore homes have received cooking gas connections.

“This was possible because you elected a stable government. Your vote brought a change in the thought process. I urge you to vote for a decisive leadership so that India can emerge as a developed country by 2047,” he said.

New Parliament building, that will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar with newly-inducted cabinet ministers during the swearing-in ceremony, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meets Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, in Hyderabad, on Saturday.

Congress pays tributes to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

New Delhi (ANI): The Congress Committee on Saturday paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 59th death anniversary. At the event at Shanti Van, here in the national capital, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, party’s General Secretary KC Venugopal and former MP Rahul

Gandhi paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister. Jawaharlal Nehru was a freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in India’s freedom movement. He also went on to become India’s first Prime Minister after independence in 1947.

Nehru remained at the post for more than 16 years and died due

to a heart attack on 27th May 1964.

Jawaharlal Nehru is considered the pioneer of India’s NonAligned Movement (NAM). For his love for children, Nehru was also called ‘Chacha Nehru’ and his birth anniversary on November 14, is also celebrated as Children’s Day every year in the country.

Boycotting NITI Aayog meet is anti-people, irresponsible: BJP

Centre pulls up absentee chief ministers for not attending the NITI Aayog meeting

BAGHEL ASKS CENTRE TO MAKE ‘PERMANENT ARRANGEMENT’

New Delhi (PTI): The BJP on Saturday lashed out at chief ministers who boycotted the governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog, calling their decision “anti-people” and “irresponsible”.

The meeting, which will deliberate on several issues including, health, skill development, women empowerment and infrastructure development, with an

“You will get more opportuni ties to oppose Modi. But why are you causing harm to the people of your state?”

—Ravi Shankar Prasad, Senior BJP leader

aim to make India a developed nation by 2047, began here on Saturday.

Addressing a press conference, senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said

the NITI Aayog is a key body for determining the entire objective, framework and road map for the development of the country. He said as many as 100 issues are proposed

Ahead of HM Shah’s visit, Army Chief Gen Pande visits Manipur

Imphal (Agencies):

Two days before the scheduled visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the ethnic violence-hit Manipur, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande reached Manipur on Saturday to hold meetings with various civil society organisations in Churachandpur district.

Defence sources said that the COAS arrived in Imphal on Saturday on a two-day

visit. He will visit various districts where he will interact with the local commanders and obtain a first-hand ac -

count of the situation on ground. General Manoj Pande also plans to interact with the troops directly.

to be discussed in the eighth governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog but chief ministers of eight states are not coming to attend it.

Chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann and Mamata Banerjee are among those not attending the meet. “Why are they not coming to attend the meeting where 100 issues are to be discussed?” he asked.

New Delhi (PTI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday urged the Centre to make a "permanent arrangement" to compensate for the revenue loss suffered by states due to the GST regime and demanded a refund of Rs 19,000 crore deposited in the New Pension Scheme. The chief minister made the demands during the eighth meeting of the governing council of NITI Aayog held here under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, Baghel also asked the central government to transfer the amount of 4,170 crore additional levy received from minerals to Chhattisgarh. The senior Congress leader said a civil suit has been filed by the Chhattisgarh government.

Complaint against petrol pump for refusing `2K note

New Delhi (PTI): A man filed a complaint against an employee of a petrol pump in South Extension Part-1 here after the attendant allegedly refused to accept a Rs 2,000 note, police said on Saturday.

A complaint regarding the matter was received at Kotla police station on Friday, a senior police officer said.

The complainant stated that he went to a petrol pump in South Extension Part-1 to get petrol filled in his scooter.

He gave a Rs 2,000 note against a bill of Rs 400, but the petrol pump attendant refused to take the note, the officer said. The officer said that the complaint is being examined and appropriate action will be taken.

New Delhi (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to the former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 59th death anniversary. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “On his death anniver sary, I pay tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru”. Jawaharlal Nehru had a prominent role in India’s freedom struggle. Nehru also went on to become India’s first Prime Minister after independence from British Raj in 1947.

ALLEN proved the goals of culture to success: Om Birla

Over 20,000 students-parents attend mega class of ALLEN Delhi

First India Bureau

New Delhi: Over 20,000 students participated in ALLEN Delhi’s Mega Class that was organized at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Lok Sabha

Speaker Om Birla was the chief guest on this occasion. Institute directors Dr Govind Maheshwari, Rajesh Maheshwari, Dr Naveen Maheshwari, Dr Brijesh Maheshwari and CEO Nitin Kukreja motivated the students.

Speaking on this occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that AL-

Indian Overseas Congress invites NRIs for interaction with Rahul Gandhi

Washington (PTI):

The Indian Overseas Congress has released a promotional video inviting Indian Americans for an exclusive interaction with “visionary statesman” Rahul Gandhi during his visit to the US next month. Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to arrive in the US next week on a three-city tour. Starting with San Francisco where he is scheduled to interact with students at the Stanford University, he will also address a press conference in Washington DC.

LEN Career Institute started from his Karma Bhoomi Kota. He said when you go anywhere in the country or in the world and hear about Kota, meet the students of ALLEN, you feel like a family. He said it feels good when you as the

mentor of this family are ready to play a role in the career building of the students. The contribution made by Allen in the field of career building of students is immeasurable. The institute has proven its motto from culture to success.

CRUCIAL READ

TEENAGER ATTACKED, STABBED MULTIPLE TIMES IN DELHI’S TRILOKPURI; SUCCUMBS

New Delhi: A 18-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Delhi’s Trilokpuri area on Saturday. According to Delhi Police, the victim was identified as Anshu. Police said there were 21 stab injuries on the victim’s body. A PCR call was received at 5.11 am on Saturday regarding multiple stab injuries on the victim in Trilokpuri area. The victim was first shifted to LBS hospital. Later, the victim was referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi where he was declared brought dead. “There were 21 stab injuries on the body of the injured who was referred to AIIMS Hospital for further treatment where he was declared dead,” police said. The police said that before he died the victim told them that there were four to five persons who attacked him.

MUMBAI MAN HELD FOR “DEROGATORY”

REMARKS AGAINST PM AND OTHERS

Mumbai: Mumbai police have arrested a Right to Information activist for his “derogatory” remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP leader Kirit Somaiya among others, police said on Saturday. The accused identified as Ghulam Qazi is an RTI activist, police said.

MINORS ASSAULTED BY TEACHER IN DELHI, ACCUSED ABSCONDING

Orange alert for Haryana, Delhi, Raj & UP: IMD

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The weather department also predicted rain in Delhi for the next two to three days and no heat wave is predicted until May 30

New Delhi (ANI): India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an Orange alert for Haryana, North-East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and said that there is a possibility of thunderstorms in Delhi for the next 3-4 days.

The weather department said that due to the moisture from the Arabian Sea, northwest India will have similar weather today and tomorrow and there will

be thunderstorms in North-Western India for 5 days. It also noted

that there is a possibility of heavy rain in North-East UP and

thunderstorm in other areas on Sunday. “Due to the moisture

“We have registered a case under Indian Penal Code sections 509, 500,506 (2) and 504 against the accused and taken him into custody,” police said.

“The accused allegedly threatened PM and Other Leaders,” police added.

from the Arabian Sea, northwest India will have similar weather today and tomorrow. From tomorrow its effect will be mainly in UP and will reduce from the next day onwards. There will be thunderstorms in North-Western India for 5 days. There is a possibility of thunderstorms in Delhi for the next 3-4 days,” said Dr Soma Sen Roy, IMD Scientist, while talking about the sudden change in country’s weather pattern.

New Delhi: Two minor girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by a teacher in a Government School in Delhi’s Dwarka, an official said on Saturday. The official said that a manhunt has been initiated to nab the accused. According to police, one minor girl (11) came to Dwarka South police station along with her parents and gave her written complaint stating that she is a student of a government school in Dwarka and a teacher named Amit touched her on her back and shoulder in an inappropriate way.

MINOR AMONG TWO TRAMPLED TO DEATH BY ELEPHANTS IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS

Bhubaneswar: A minor girl and a labourer were killed in wild elephant attacks in two separate incidents in Odisha. As per reports, an eight-year-old girl died after a wild elephant entered the house and trampled her to death at Saralia Chitrasul village in Singakhunta panchayat of Balasore district during the wee hours of Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Pari, daughter of Nishikant Dehury of Saralia Chitrasul village. The girl was sleeping with other family members when a herd of around eight elephants entered the courtyard. When the family members tried to drive them away, one of the elephants entered their house and trampled the girl to death, said Suresh Dehury, uncle of the deceased.

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy during the 8th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, in New Delhi, on Saturday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary. Also seen is senior Congress leader KC Venugopal.

People walk past a fallen tree during rain, in New Delhi, on Saturday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Lt. General RP Kalita, call on the Governor of Manipur Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Editor-in-Chief of Rajasthan Patrika Gulab Kothari being honoured during the Orientation and Open session of ALLEN Career Institute Pvt Ltd at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.

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WHY HAS NITISH KUMAR BECOME A 'PAIN' FOR BJP?

CM Gehlot announces `5L each to kin of deceased

Naresh Sharma

CM GEHLOT TO INSPECT INFLATION

RELIEF CAMP IN DIDWANA TODAY

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hen a friend becomes unfaithful, how much hatred and resentment erupts in a person, this could be understood with the 'relationship' of Nitish Kumar and the BJP. Nitish feels that BJP has backstabbed him. That's why JDU with 80 seats was reduced to 40 seats this time in Bihar assembly elections. BJP understands that Nitish is all for personal benefit. The saffron party has already started preparing for the 2024 general elections. The BJP's prospects are looking bleak in the initial trends, so BJP strategists want to teach a lesson to Nitish and his close ones by any means. Especially at a time when Nitish is emerging as the biggest champion of the opposition unity. So, the BJP has already made elaborate arrangements to corner Rajeev Ranjan alias Lallan Singh, one of Nitish's closest aides, in his stronghold Munger.

VIJAY GOEL'S WINNING LYRICS

RCP Singh, who was once the most important political 'hand' of Nitish Kumar, can be used as a big weapon against Lallan. So, BJP's strategy is to make RCP field against Lallan from Munger in 2024 elections and if saffron strategy doesn't work then RCP can be fielded from Nalanda also. RCP belongs to Koiri caste and both Munger & Nalanda have a large number of Koiri votes which have potential to turn the tide. Now let us mention Rajiv Ranjan, who has been BJP's media incharge and party vice-prez. He was in JDU in 2010 but he joined BJP in 2014 elections.

Now he has returned and again in Nitish's court. Nitish wants to make him a candidate from his home constituency Nalanda, because Rajeev Ranjan has a lot of hold on Kurmi votes. So BJP has only one medicine for both Rajeev Ranjans, that is RCP, so he can be fielded from either Munger or Nalanda.

N ow Delhi University has shifted Gandhi from its syllabus from fourth to seventh semester and now Savarkar has replaced Gandhi in fourth semester. Similarly, the reins of running the prestigious Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Committee in Delhi was handed over to Vijay Goel, an enthusiastic leader of the Delhi BJP, whose compatibility with Gandhi's philosophy and his thoughts is an incomplete story. Goyal used to be close to Atal Bihari Vajpayee because Chandni Chowk's Jalebi was Atal ji's weakness and Chandni Chowk was Goyal ji's own constituency, which made his relationship with Atal ji reach a new sweetness.

Recently, a meeting of district executive of the party was held at the BJP district office in Anand Vihar. There is also a facility to stay in this office, so Delhi incharge Pawan Rana, who was coming from Himachal, reached here late at night. Obviously there was no shortage in his service.

HOW WILL KAMAL NATH LOOK AT THE LOTUS LIKE THIS?

A fter hoisting the victory flag in Karnataka, the Congress has entered the electoral fray in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh with the same high spirits. The initial trends of the opinion polls of Madhya Pradesh have made the Congress move in Bhopal extremely enthusiastic. So, Kamal Nath, the head of the Congress in Bhopal, has already started finalizing the tickets for the Congress candidates there. Needless to say that Kamal Nath's close friends have become elated due to this single kingdom of ticket distribution. On the other hand, Digvijay Singh has suffered the biggest blow due to this excessive enthusiasm of Kamal Nath. After Jyotiraditya Scindia left the Congress ground, Digvijay felt that at least in Gwalior division, he would be able to get tickets for his people, but Kamal Nath is not listening to anyone. If the tussle between the big leaders of the party continues like this, the Congress' possibilities can also be eclipsed here.

...AND FINALLY

WILL KANHAIYA BE THE 'OVERLORD' OF DELHI CONG?

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday announced that the families of those who lost their lives in the storm will get an assistance of Rs 5 lakh each. CM Gehlot also has expressed concern over the damage caused by storm, rain and hailstorm in the state on Thursday night and in last some days. He informed that the damage assessment is being done by the state government and all possible help will be given to the victims as per the rules.

CM Ashok Gehlot

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He prayed to God to give peace disaster, strength to the bereaved family members to bear the loss.

Nagaur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will be on a tour of Didwana today and inspect the ‘Mehangai Rahat’ camps organized at Maulasar in Didwana subdivision and distribute guarantee cards of state government schemes to the beneficiaries. Gehlot will also participate in the Kisan Sammelan organized in Maulasar. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development works in Didwana assembly constituency. Congress state in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa along with several ministers and Congress leaders will be present during the Chief Minister’s visit. Gehlot will leave from Jaipur by helicopter at 10.15 am and reach Maulasar in Didwana subdivision at 11 am. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of Kisan Sammelan and various development works at the State Sports Stadium.

CM MISSES NITI AAYOG MEETING

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot could not attend the NITI Aayog meeting on Saturday due to ill health and rested the day at CMR. Moreover, CMs of many other states also did not turn up in this meeting. Since CM Gehlot did not attend the meeting, a written representation has been sent from the state side.

85 new secretaries appointed in PCC

Yogesh Sharma

C ongress is soon going to announce its new state chief in Delhi. Although there are many names in the race, right from JNU fame Kanhaiya Kumar to civil society politicians Sandeep Dixit and Devendra Yadav, but it is said that Kanhaiya Kumar has the strongest claim. Firstly, he is a big fan of Rahul, he speaks well, especially his stand on BJP is very aggressive. He belongs to Bihar and Delhi has a large population of Purvanchali voters.

The Aam Aadmi Party has also looted Delhi's ground by giving tickets to Bihari candidates in bulk and BJP has also tried hard to woo Purvanchali voters in Delhi by keeping Manoj Tiwari's face in front. On the other hand, Kanhaiya Kumar is also very popular among the Muslim voters because of his impeccable speech.

T he Supreme Court has granted interim bail to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, who is lodged in Tihar, on health grounds, and also given permission to get treated in the hospital of his choice. But since the time Satyendar Jain came to the jail, he had given up food, due to which his weight was reduced by 35 kg. It also caused weakness, due to which he fell down in the bathroom due to dizziness and his spinal cord was injured. It is said that when he was taken to LNJP Hospital under Delhi Government for treatment, the doctors there put him on waiting for 6 months, perhaps this became the biggest reason for him getting bail.

Jaipur: PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra on Saturday announced 85 secretaries in Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC). With the new appointments, the total number of secretaries in PCC has been increased to 109 from 24.

Those appointed as secretaries in PCC are Dr Vijender Singh Sidhu, Capt. Arvind Kumar, Raghuveer Rathore, Naresh Chowdhary, Rahul Bhakar, Raghavendra Mirdha, Himmat Singh Gurjar, PL Prajapati, Shiv Lal Godara, Indrajit Singh Brar, Dr. Shikha Meel Barala, Manish Makassar, Dayanand Berwal, Anjana Meghw-

al, Kailash Jhaliwal, Gabbar Singh Meena, Sanjay Yadav, Satyendra Meena, Sandeep Purohit, Lalit Boriwal, Narayan Menaria, Hanuwant Singh Shekhawat, Chhoturam Meena, Sanjay Kumar Jatav, Shimla Devi Nayak, Mohit Soni, Kavita Gurjar, Rahul Tanwar, Vikas Nagar, Mukul Goyal, Ramlal Lil, Rajendra Porshwal, Govindram Bhargava, Virendra Jhala, TC

Saini, Yogendra Parmar, Dr. Sumit Garg, Dinesh Kaswan, Bhim Singh Chundawat, Dinesh Shrimali, Randhir, Laxman Singh Godara, Yogesh Nagar, Mahesh Vyas, Ayub Khan, Pushpendra Dhaka, Brijendra Chowdhary, Prabhu Dayal Saini, Ramuram Shankh, Arun Kumawat, Anandi Lal Meena, Gopal Krishna Sharma, Ahsar Ahmed, Rajendra Sharma, Chandra Singh

Jully writes to Union Min Munda to release `730.81 cr of scholarship

First India Bureau Jaipur: Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Tikaram Jully has written a letter to Union Minister Arjun Munda requesting him to release the arrears of the central share of Rs 730.81 crore for timely payment of scholarship to the scheduled tribe students of the state on priority basis.

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He said in the letter that the Scheduled Tribes Post Matric Scholarship Scheme is being run by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs

through the Department of Social Justice Empowerment for the educational upgradation of ST students.

Jully said that according to guidelines of the scheme, the funding pattern of 75:25 between the Center and the State has been fixed. About Rs 400 crore is required for payment and central share is estimated at Rs 300 crore.

‘Led by Modi, India becoming economic superpower’

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: Praising PM

Narendra Modi over financial management, former Raj CM Vasundhara Raje on Saturday said that India is becoming an economic superpower in the world and investors from other countries are coming to India. “PM Modi gave this point of view that what we can do in our country, why should it be done from outside.

Modi has done the work of connecting econom-

ics with ethics and facilities for the common man,” she said while addressing the convoca-

tion programme of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India. Raje told the students

that CA is such a profession in which 100% employment is available. She said that today, the

maximum number of CAs pass out from State.

The BJP leader said after the introduction of GST in 2017, more need of CA is being felt. Raje targeted the midday meal issue of Jalore district saying that the govt has failed to take guarantee of stopping the black marketing of midday meal. Raje tweeted and demanded strict action against those involved in the matter. She also expressed grief over the deaths of people in rainsrelated incidents.

Pravas Yojana, handing over the command of 4 Lok Sabha constituencies of J’khand. Raje will now camp in there to handle this important role.

Rana, Alok Pareek, Shivkant Shankar Dangayach, Ranjana Sharma, Shankar Lal Gadari, Govardhan Lal, Dr. Himanshu Katara, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Meena, Hansraj Meena, Devkinandan Verma, Sarlesh Singh Rana, Suraj Sharma, Ramniwas Kukna, Maqbool Baloch, Brijlal Meena, Bhupendra Bhardwaj, Chandmal Jain, Mahendra Barjod, Ramswaroop Gurjar, Virendra Singh Mahala, Himmat Singh Chaudhary, Malchand Rajpurohit, Riyajat Khan, Anil Burdak, Ramjilal Sharma, Dilip Chaudhary, Ramniwas Gwala, Ajay Agarwal, Sandeep Sharma and Chatar Singh Basda.

Ramdev clarifies his statement on Brij

Bhushan

Naveen Joshi

Bhilwara: Yoga Guru Ramdev’s statement demanding the arrest of BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh invoked sharp reaction from Shri Rajput Karni Sena following which Ramdev came on the backfoot and made it clear that he has not insulted the Rajput society. Following the statements, the Shri Rajput Karni Sena reacted sharply and asked Swami Ramdev to apologize.

Arun Singh, CP Joshi others review preps for PM visit on May 31

—PHOTO BY ANAND SHARMA

leaders inspect the venue of Modi’s public meeting in Ajmer on Saturday. Anita Bhadel and others were also present.

Shubham Jain

Ajmer: BJP National

General Secretary and Rajasthan in-charge

Arun Singh on Saturday reviewed the preparations for PM’s rally in Ajmer. He inspected the preparations for PM Modi’s public meeting at Kayad Vishram Sthal. BJP State prez CP Joshi, LoP Rajendra Rathore and several other leaders of the party were also present with him.

While talking to the media, Singh said that Modi has changed the picture of the country in 9 years and every citizen of the country is standing with him. Singh said that the Modi govt at the center has done many important

The Modi govt has given many big gifts to State in 9 years and important works in the field of road, electricity, and waterhave been done by the Central Government.

—CP Joshi, BJP State President

works for the upliftment of the poor. Describing the Congress govt in Rajasthan as a failure, he said that the government is only “a government of announcements” and CM Gehlot has now become the announcement minister.

Vasundhara Raje giving CA certificate to Khushal Khandelwal at the convocation of ICAI’s Convocation in Jaipur on Saturday. Ashok Parnami, Prakash Sharma, Rohit R Agarwal and others are also seen.

Former Union Minister Subhash Maharia met Vasundhara Raje at latter’s residence on Saturday.

Arun Singh, CP Joshi, Rajendra Rathore, Vasudev Devnani, and other BJP

FROM DREAMS TO

RUNWAYS

her to pursue modelling as a full-time career. Divya's journey has been a testament to her growth and dedication. Despite facing multiple challenges along the way, including scepticism from relatives and the difficulties of balancing personal life with her profession, she remained resolute in her pursuit.

In the world of fashion and modelling, there are countless stories of individuals who chase their dreams against all odds. Divya Mamnani, a 20-year-old aspiring model hailing from the culturally rich city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, is one such individual. With passion, determination, and unwa-

One of the significant milestones in Divya's career came when she was declared a finalist in the prestigious Elite Miss Rajasthan 2022 and secured the title of First India Queen 4th Runner-Up in the same year. The achievements not only brought her a sense of fulfilment but also filled her parents' eyes with pride. Their un-

sent herself in the finest way possible. Divya's strong belief in learning from mistakes and failures, fearlessly embracing challenges, and constantly pushing herself closer to success have shaped her journey and will continue to propel her forward.

In the next five years, Divya aims to establish herself as an international runway model, a goal that fills her with a sense of pride and empowerment. Her journey has only just begun, but the rewards she has already reaped in terms of parental pride, familial support, and recognition from esteemed pageantry platforms like Elite Miss Rajasthan and First India Queen have

Divya Mamnani's story serves as an inspiration to all aspiring models and individuals who dare to dream. With her positive attitude, discipline, and belief in her abilities, she exemplifies the power of determination and perseverance. As she continues to evolve as a model and mentor, Divya aspires to uplift others and help them unlock their full potential.

UTTKARSHA

Dangers of Overzealous HEALTH SCREENING

MURAKAMI'S TRAGIC TALE

We are living in a healthconscious era. Advice on eating habits, smoking, alcohol, exercise, and other topics is widespread. There are numerous well-being health checks, medications, and screening tests available to help avoid sickness. However, some have gone too far, sometimes resulting in disaster.

IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH SCREENING TESTS

Health screening, along with a healthy diet and exercise, is necessary for good health and a higher quality of life.

Disease prevention strategies combine lifestyle changes and proactive medical meas-

chronic medical issues regularly. Screening tests must strike an appropriate balance between benefit and harm.

PROS AND CONS OF SCREENING TESTS

She maintained an exceptional level of fitness. She didn't smoke or drink, she worked out every day, and she never missed her general health screening sessions. She became obsessed with her health after turning 40. "I need to step it up," she said, "by getting screened for other potentially preventable diseasShe produced a replica of costly tests, claiming to predict future ailments. "These have no proven benefit, and their interpretation may lead to harm," said Dr. Alfred Murage. Her health was fine, and she didn't need any more tests of dubious usefulness.

BALANCING PREVENTIVE SCREENING TESTS WITH COMMON

Six months later, she paid an unplanned visit to Dr. Murage, looking concerned. "I have unidentified cancer somewhere inside me," she explained. The doctor was perplexed till she explained more. She'd ignored the doctor's advice and gone through with a slew of tests to seek for diseases that didn't exist. Unsurprisingly, something had surfaced. "They don't show anything of concern," Dr. Murage stated after reviewing her results. But, once again, his advice was ineffective: "I'm scheduled to have surgery to investigate some results that

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YOUR DAY

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

HIGHLIGHTS

• We live in a health-conscious era leading to widespread advice on lifestyle changes and proactive medical measures

• Screening tests must strike a balance between benefit and harm and be based on solid scientific evidence

• Overuse of unproven screening tests can lead to unnecessary and hazardous treatments and potentially harmful outcomes

are abnormal," she said, referring to a non-specific cancer screening test.

HEALTH SCREENING FOR MEN BETWEEN 40 AND 64 YEARS OF AGE

Health screening in men between 40 and 64 years of age helps to detect illnesses and cancers when they can be controlled or treated before complications set in.

Nothing was discovered when Mukami underwent unneeded surgery, although she did suffer major problems. Following corrective surgery, she was left with a severely scarred abdomen. Her self-esteem suffered greatly, and she became melancholy. She also had a sizable medical bill to pay.

Her mentality shifted, and she began living an unhealthy

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20

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

LEO JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

Financial front remains rosy and promises to bring in gains. Good professional guidance may become the key to further your career. A family member may make you proud with an achievement. Spending time with friends is possible. Some of you may decide to take your romance.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 23 - DEC 22

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

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

lifestyle. Her health deteriorated over the next few years, eventually leading to her death. Be wary of receiving too much healthcare; it could be

your undoing. Accepting medical hype may appear fashionable, but for the vast majority of people, it is all misguided and of small value.

Source: Medindia

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Your bank balance is likely to swell and make you financially secure. Buying something expensive for the house is indicated. Responsibilities are likely to increase manifold. Those feeling lethargic and unwell may get back on the path to perfect health.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

Someone’s good advice will help in making the right decisions on the academic front. Things start looking up on the health front as you manage to remain regular in your workouts.Some of you can book tickets to someplace exotic.Overall health remains perfect.

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20

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

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

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

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

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

Something being organised on the social front may get you totally involved. Expect immediate returns from the investments made by you. Workload is likely to increase on the professional front. This is a fine day on the financial front. Good understanding and mutual respect is likely to enhance.

Problems faced on the financial front are likely to disappear.Something may keep you from realizing your full potential on the academic front. A practical solution may be found for a complex problem at work. Those in love will feel much closer now, than before.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

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

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

Going the extra mile for someone will be greatly appreciated by all. Someone may not agree to your terms but that should not affect your productivity. You will get a chance to tap your potential on the professional front and impress those who matter.

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UDIT ARORA: The Game-Changer

Udit Arora, an actor known for his roles in "Bombay Begums," "Inside Edge," and "Crash Course," recently interacted with City First regarding his latest release, "Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo."

Every day presents an opportunity for me to learn something new.

Q: Is there a specific personality trait or specialty you want to showcase to your fans?

Gautam Singh and Riva Kishan open up

Q: Can you tell me about yourself and your personality?

A: I am a perpetual learner, consistently growing and expanding

A: As an actor, I am passionate about my craft. I have a deep love for theater and have evolved both as an artist and as a person through my experiences. I strive to authentically portray characters, and any personal growth or experiences I

directors. The introduction of OTT platforms has been a game-changer, allowing us to showcase our talent to a wider audience. This has created more opportunities and led to the production of better content.

Let’s discuss the character you recently played, Biman. Can you tell me about him?

Biman is a Desi man from Rajasthan with a raw personality. He is depicted as a shy and introverted individual, and he is part of a business run by Rani, a prominent character in the story.

How was this role different from your past

This role was quite distinct from my previous ones as it required me to embody a character whose traits are opposite to my own personality.

Gautam Singh Vig and Riva Kishan got paired up for the new music video ‘Bewafa Se Pyaar Kiya’. They recently got interviewed by our Reporter Rajni Dubey and talk about heart break, Bigg Boss OTT 2, and many more. Their experience in working together was thrilling. Gautam said, “when I first heard the

song it was really nice, I really got the vibe. The team was really nice. When I heard the song, I knew it was really gonna work, the experience was good. And yes, a lot of people have shown a positive response, good comments, showed so much love.” “- I was happy

working with T-series as it was my first time. I always wanted to do a music video but never got a chance.”, said Riva. Well, this song is about heart break, the first think that comes to our mind is have they ever faced heart break, let’s see what they have to say.

PC on Hollywood diversity

Priyanka Chopra, 40-year-old actor has been known to break glass ceilings and open the door for other brown actors to get the roles and respect they deserve. The actress made history by becoming the first South Asian woman to headline a US primetime show with Quantico. During a chat with Filmfare, the actress talked about how Hollywood has changed since she started working there. She revealed how South Asian actors were given stereotypical parts to play regardless of how skilled they were at their job.

“haa bhot baar, nahi nahi bhot baar nhi, but yes I’ve been through it and I think 90% of people have been through heart break, and yeah tabhi hi muje yeh gaane milte h and I can relate to it a lot.

But Riva on the other hand says she is blessed that she hasn’t faced any

heartbreak in love till now.”, said Gautam. Gautam was asked if he still talks to Soundarya after Bigg Boss 16 he said, “Haven’t met her because she is in Mumbai and I’m in Chandigarh. After coming out, when she was inside, we spoke over phone like twice. Now she is busy with her work and I’m with mine so it’s kind of long distance. But whenever we’ll meet, we will talk nicely and have fun.”

Well Gautam’s fans are excited to know when is he getting married, he responded saying, “I’ve goals to achieve and uss time hua toh thik, jaise mein ne kaha h muje pyaar karne wali nhi mohobaat karne wali chahiye”

Sara & Shubman unfollowed?

Reports on the Internet claim that Sara Ali Khan and Shubman Gill have allegedly called it quits as they have unfollowed each other on social media. Many fans took to their social media to speculate about what went wrong between them. However, a

section of Redditors who pointed out that Sara Ali Khan and Shubman Gill never followed each other in the first place. A post on the Reddit page ‘BollyBlindsNGossip’ states, “Sara Ali Khan Parts Her Ways From Shubman Gill? Both Unfollow Each Other.”

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ROKHSHAN ADAJANIA cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Priyanka Chopra

Sara Ali Khan

Gautam Singh Vig and Riva Kishan

Udit Arora

STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

CITY FIRST

Sub-Junior (Under 14) boys team has been selected to compete in the State Football Championship. Led by Captain Yashodev Sinha and Vice-Captain Lakshya Chaudhary, the team will participate in the tournament taking place in Hanumangarh from May 26 to May 30. Their first match is scheduled on May 28 against Sikar. The squad was finalized after a rigorous selection trial on May 18, followed by an 8-day training camp at the Royal Football Club Jaipur. Jaipur

District Football Steering Committee Convener

Dr Dilip Singh Chundawat and Chief Selectors Abdul Jabbar and Manoj Sharma announced that the team comprises 18 talented players, and their perfor-

mance in the state championship will determine their eligibility for the national competition. After the announcement of the team, the kit was provided to the Jaipur team. Only the players who play in this state championship will present their claim from the Rajasthan team for the national competition. The squad includes Vihan Viraj Shekhawat, Ishant Vijayvargiya, Aarush Jain, Aarav Faujdar, Khushesh Dhoot, Virat Borani, Devansh Gupta, Yashodev Sinha (Captain), Devansh Singh Rathore, Adhiraj Narayan Mishra, Lakshya Chaudhary (Vice Captain), Avi Mittal, Mohammad Abrar, Akshaj Soni, Maulik Gandhi, Jai Mittal, Abhinav Bhaskar and Abir Singh, team coach Shriwant Kumar Sinha and manager Sanjay Lamba.

DURING THE DAY!

Dubai's Shabab Al Ahli Sports Club will host the Women's Kabaddi League, a tournament aimed at promoting women's empowerment. CEO of the league, Pradeep Nehra, announced that a total of 31 matches will be held as teams compete for the Women's Kabaddi League title. Bollywood actor Govinda has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the league.

RAMBAGH PALACE TOPS RANKINGS

CITY FIRST

The iconic Rambagh Palace in Jaipur has been ranked as the world’s number-one hotel in the prestigious 2023 Travellers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor, the largest travel site globally. In light of this accomplishment, Ashok Rathore, Area Director - Rajasthan and General Manager of Rambagh Palace, shares some intriguing insights with us:

How do you feel about winning such a prestigious award?

Despite having received numerous awards in the past, this particular achievement is special and unique and holds great significance for us, setting us apart from others. Rambagh Palace is a living testament to our legacy.

How do you believe winning this award will benefit our state? Winning this award will not only benefit the state of Rajasthan in terms

JOB-ORIENTED TRAINING SEMINAR

CITY FIRST

Aplacement and

Job oriented training introductory seminar was conducted by the Oberoi group of hotels for Veer Naris & their wards of Sapta Shakti Command at Jaipur Military Station on Saturday. Natasha Mehta, Senior Faculty Sales Department, Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development and Pranav Virmani, Manager Learning & De-

velopment Ramvilas Jaipur conducted the introductory seminar. An MoU was signed between the President AWWA and Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in November 2022 in Delhi to provide assistance to Veer Naris and their dependents in seeking and exploring job opportunities in the Hospitality industry.

Oberoi Group of Hotels is planning to upskill job-seeking individuals with a fully funded three-year bachelor’s

DURING THE DAY!

degree programme from IGNOU. Shakunthala Raju, Regional President AWWA, Sapta Shakti Command applauded the effort & initiative extended by the Oberoi group and also mentioned the support base available for Veer Naris and their dependents at Jaipur Military Station. Regional President AWWA reiterated that we are one family and shall remain committed to the cause of Veer Naris.

The launch programme of the GTTC India Mongolia Forum was organised at the Embassy of Mongolia in New Delhi on Friday. Upendrra Rai, Chairman, MD, and Editor-in-Chief of Bharat Express participated in this programme where ambassador Ganbold Dambajav launched the GTTC India Mongolia Forum with the aim to strengthen the relationship between India and Mongolia. On this occasion, Upendrra Rai emphasized the relationship between India and Mongolia and spoke on the increasing trade between India and Mongolia. The chief of Bharat Express also referred to PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Mongolia in 2015. He mentioned that PM Modi was presented with a horse as a gift during his visit to Mongolia. He further said, “Mongolia was a crucial step in what India and Indian foreign policy considered to be on their top priorities, and our Prime Minister covered that stage in less than a year, giving India’s relations with Mongolia a fresh lease on life.”

of increased tourist arrivals but also the entire country, as we are the only Indian hotel featured among the top 25 on this list. Foreign tourist arrivals will see a much-needed boost after the pandemic.

What initiatives does the hotel undertake to promote and preserve the state’s heritage? We make dedicated efforts to promote the state’s rich handicrafts, culture, art, and artisans. We have partnered with UNESCO to promote intangible heritage. We actively

acquaint the guests here with products such as handmade carpets, handmade blue pottery, folk dances, and music. Even during the pandemic, we supported all artists and artisans, ensuring none of our performers were laid off.

What steps are being taken towards a sustainable and ecofriendly future? At Rambagh, we are fortunate to be home to over 200 peacocks, which serves as a measure of a healthy environment encompassing flora, fauna, and nature.

We strive to preserve the environment by avoiding the use of plastic, planting more trees, and conserving water, among other initiatives. Are there any new introductions at the hotel in terms of food?

We are introducing millets such as jowar and bajra to our menu, and these dishes will be actively promoted. Additionally, a millet food festival will be organized. The younger generation needs to include these grains in their diet, and visitors from different parts of the world should also give them a try.

Remembering Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

CITY FIRST

The Pt Jawaharlal Nehru Bal Sahitya Akademi organised a special program on the death anniversary of Pt. Nehru, where dignitaries and intellectuals gathered to pay homage to the visionary leader.

The event was graced by Education Minister, Dr BD Kalla, who served as the chief guest. In his address, Dr Kalla em-

phasized the significant role played by Pt. Nehru in shaping India’s development trajectory. He urged the

audience to read and imbibe Nehru’s words, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning. He commend-

ed the Bal Academy for publishing sixty books in a short period and announced their distribution to students in 100 Mahatma Gandhi schools. Furthermore, he expressed plans to organize a state-level Nehru exhibition to propagate his ideals across the nation. Academy President, Ikram Rajasthani, urged everyone to reflect on Pt. Nehru’s legacy and

IN THE MEMORY OF... WHAT’S HAPPENING!

JNU organised the 2nd oration programme on Late Madam Mohini Bakshi Memorial Oration on Saturday. The oration programme was organised in the memory of visionary academician and founder of Seedling group Late Madam Mohini Bakshi on her 81st birth anniversary. Director of Neuro Intervention and Stroke Program, Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, Kerala as the chief guest in the program. Dr Shakir Hussain Hakim said that first of all Guru is the first guide. Mohini Bakshi has fulfilled the duty of a teacher by establishing Seedling Education Group. Remembering the contribution of Madam Mohini Bakshi, JNU Chancellor Dr Sandeep Bakshi said that he had a strong determination which was converted into recognition of commendable contribution and exceptional leadership in the field of education. She was dedicated to provide quality education to the society. Special Guest, VC of RU of Health Sciences, Jaipur, Dr Sudhir Bhandari said that the sapling planted by Late. Mohini Bakshi is making great progress in the field of medical education and research in the form of Seedling Education Group.

work towards building a new India based on peace and communal harmony. Esteemed litterateur, Farooq Afridi, highlighted Nehru’s selfless contributions to the freedom struggle and his relentless pursuit of knowledge even as PM. Afridi emphasized Nehru’s commitment to the welfare of children and his foresight for their better future.

In the series of Net Theat programs, the mesmerizing jugalbandi of Pakhawaj and tabla by the talented artists of Kalpana Music Academy left the audience spellbound. Rajendra Sharma Raju, the coordinator of Net Theat, revealed that disciples of renowned music guru Pt. Alok Bhatt, Abir Tiwari and Shashi Mothiya, showcased their expertise in the traditional compositions of three taals during their performances. Suraj Mothiya presented the art of tabla playing, demonstrating the intricate Delhi gharana techniques, compositions, and rhythmic patterns with finesse. Suraj Mothiya’s soul-stirring accompaniment on tabla and pakhawaj, along with their enthralling jugalbandi, elevated the program’s success. It is worth mentioning that these young artists, aged 13 to 14 years, are receiving music education with great dedication.

On Sunday, TeePost Malviya Nagar Jaipur organised a thought-provoking open panel discussion titled “Vatsalya” on the occasion of Mother’s Day, shedding light on various aspects of women’s lives. The panel consisted of CA Ruchi Gupta, Founder of Beautyful Jaipur Shivani Khandelwal, Counselor Dr. Prajna Mishra, and Yoga Trainer Deepika Jain, who shared insights on solutions to women’s mental, physical, and financial challenges. TeePost owner Jyoti Gaur expressed gratitude to all women and honored the panel members. Motherhood manifests in numerous forms and a child’s love for their mother is invaluable. Mothers lead every step of their child forward.

GM Ashok Rathore with (Top Row: L-R) Khushal, Raghu, Kunal and Rohit (Bottom Row: L-R) Latha, Islam, Disha, Srishtee, Jemina and Suchita

GM Ashok Rathore

The mesmerizing Rambagh Palace

Participants of the Sub-Junior boys team

(L-R) Dr BD Kalla, Rajendra Mohan Sharma, Naresh Dadhich, Ikram Rajasthani, Dr Keshav Badaya, Farooqh Afridi and Dr Raghav Prakash

Natasha Mehta & Pranav Virmani

Dr Sandeep Bakshi and Dr Sudhir Bhandari with others

—PHOTO BY SUNIL SHARMA