First India-Jaipur Edition-8th January 2023

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Golden HOUR!

THE JK Rowling has rightly said, “Twilight fell: The sky turned to a light, dusky purple littered with tiny silver stars.”

She termed the last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise as “the golden hour” or “magic hour,” as these times provide the perfect light to capture stunning photos.

‘DREAM OF GOOD GOVERNANCE WILL GET STRONGER

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday launched Jio’s 5G internet service in the state and urged the country's investigative agencies to get welltrained in dealing problems caused by cyber fraudsters.

Speaking at an event during which 5G service was launched in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur cities of Rajasthan, Gehlot raised concerns over rising cyber frauds and the challenges the internet has posed in recent times.

He said that there are

Priority is saving lives: CM Dhami while visiting 'sinking' Joshimath

concerns over rising cyber frauds and the challenges the internet has posed. CM also launched Jio Glass and Community Clinic products at the function held at Bhamashah Techno Hub lo-

cated in Jhalana Institutional Area.

"Using internet has become a habit of all of us that if friends sit together, they keep sitting for 3-4 hrs and do not talk to each other. Turn to P7

BJP juggernaut is on the roll!

First India Bureau Ranchi: On Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Hemant Soren government must check infiltrators out to grab land in Jharkhand by marrying tribal women.

Accusing Soren of “destroying Jharkhand”, Shah claimed that the

AIR INDIA PEEING CASE

JMM dispensation has indulged in “looting” mineral resources and “betrayed” tribals in the name of ‘khatiyan’. Addressing rally at Korba, in Chhattisgarh Amit Shah said BJP will win the 2024 Jharkhand assembly elections with full majority under Modi’s guidance. More on P5

‘WE COULD’VE DONE BETTER’

WILL

SENT TO 14 DAYS JC

New

“Medical

Delhi court sent Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on a woman copassenger, to 14-day judicial custody. Police had sought 3-day custody of Mishra, but court turned down the request. Court will listen bail plea hearing on January 11.

Meanwhile,

AI is deeply concerned about the in-flight instances where customers have suffered due to the condemnable acts. We regret, are pained about experiences.

AI acknowledges that it could have handled matters better, both in air and on the ground and is committed to taking action.

KEVIN McCarthy IS NEW SPEAKER OF US HOUSE Washington: Kevin McCarthy of California won election early Saturday as House speaker in a historic five-day, 15-ballot floor fight, after giving major concessions to right-wing holdouts and weathering a dramatic late-night setback.

Punjab minister Fauja Singh Sarari resigns months after extortion controversy on Saturday

2024 JHARKHAND ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS

Union Home Minister Amit Shah greets audience during a public meeting at Chaibasa, in West Singhbhum on Saturday.

BJP will win Jharkhand Assembly polls with full majority under Modi's guidance, says Shah

Joshimath (FIB): Uttarakhand CM Pushkar S Dhami while visiting Joshimath said priority is to ensure people are taken to safer areas.

facilities on ground should be arranged, arrangements for airlifting people will be made,” he said. CM had ordered imme-

diate evacuation of over 600 families living in houses that had huge cracks.

Pushkar Singh Dhami conducts inspection of landslide-affected areas in Joshimath on Saturday.

NO DEVP IS NEEDED AT COST OF HUMAN LIFE: PLEA IN THE SC

Aplea has been filed in the Supreme Court by Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati to immediately intervene to assist the reparation work of Uttarakhand and to provide urgent relief to the people of Joshimath facing extremities and danger to their life and property.

Centre forms panel to conduct ‘rapid study’ on land subsidence

Moni Sharma

Delhi: The CEO and MD of Air India, Campbell Wilson, issued a statement in the aftermath of the peeing incidents of December 6 and November 26, acknowledging that the

matter could have been handled better. 4 cabin crew and 1 pilot have been issued show cause notices by the airlines.

Shankar Mishra was arrested from Bengaluru after absconding for several days on Saturday.

Shankar Mishra at IGI Police Station in Delhi on Saturday.

GO BY LAW: MISHRA

—Campbell Wilson, Air India, CEO and MD

Accused Mishra held, 1 pilot and 4 other crew grounded; Air India CEO apologises

People silhouetted against the sunset at river Brahmaputra during the sunset in Tezpur on Saturday. —PHOTO BY ANI

RAJASTHAN CM GEHLOT LAUNCHES JIO 5G FOR JAIPUR, JODHPUR & UDAIPUR

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There are concerns over rising cyber frauds that need to be dealt: CM

Naresh Sharma

Raj CM Ashok Gehlot with Shanti Dhariwal, Dr Mahesh Joshi, Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Umesh Bhandari, Lokesh Sharma and others during Jio 5G service launch in Jaipur on Saturday.

PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

FATEHPUR SHIVERS AT -1.8°CELSIUS

Jaipur (PTI): Almost entire Rajasthan is reeling under severe cold as the minimum temperature in many areas were recorded below freezing point for several consecutive days. Fatehpur’s temperature again reached -1.8 degree, leaving snow on leaves. People are resorting to bonfire to avoid winter.

On Friday night, the minimum temperature was recorded at 0.0 degree Celsius in Churu and 0.6 degree Celsius

in Pilani.

“The minimum temperature on Friday night was 1.0 degrees

in Sikar, 1.2 degrees in Karauli, 1.6 degrees in Anta, 1.7 degrees in Banasthali, 2.0 degrees

SSB aspirants asked to take off wollens, write exam in cold

First India Bureau

Jaipur: More than 11 lakh candidates appearing for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) in Rajasthan on Saturday and Sunday will have to bear the cold weather.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board is conducting the eligibility test for 2996 posts in four shifts. During the examination, candidates will not be allowed to wear coats, mufflers, jackets, blazers, etc.

Women candidates will also not be allowed

to wear stoles, shawls, mufflers, etc. According to the guideline, candidates in Jaipur city on Saturday had to take off their sweaters and they had to fight cold clad in

Panel formed for Phagi Road land pooling scheme

shirts & T-shirts. Similar incidents were reported from Alwar, Kota and Udaipur. However, candidates in Ajmer were given entry with jackets and sweaters on.

in Bikaner, 2.4 degrees in Alwar, 2.6 degrees in Dholpur, 3.3 degrees in Nagaur and 3.4 degrees

in Tonk,” according to Meteorological Dept. In the state capital Jaipur, maximum and

Satish Poonia visits Nathdwara during Jan Aakrosh Rally in Mawli

Nathdwara: State BJP President Satish Poonia on Saturday reached Nathdwara while he was on his way to Mavli to take part in the Jan Aakrosh Rally. During his short stay in Nathdwara, local BJP workers welcomed Poonia.

BJP leaders including Madan Singh Rathore, Dist VP Bheem Singh Chauhan and Dist Presi -

dent Man Singh Bareth were present.

Later, Poonia also reached Kothariya village & expressed grief over death of wife of former Devasthan Min Shivraj Singh Chauhan’s brother.

minimum temperature were recorded at 19.8 degrees and 4.4 degrees in last 24 hours.

2 accused of Oda rly bridge blast taken to hosp for treatment

First India Bureau

Ajmer: The health of Udaipur Oda railway bridge blast accused Dhulchand Meena and Jodhpur’s hardcore criminal Irfan, lodged in Rajasthan’s most secure high security jail, deteriorated on Saturday after which they were taken to JLN Hospital amid tight security. Armed personnel of Ajmer’s Civil Line and Kotwali Police Station were present. Later both the accused were sent to jail post treatment.

According to information, Meena is suffering from piles and

was brought to the hospital twice in a week for treatment while Irfan complained of chest pain.

After treatment, both were shifted back to the jail.

‘Kids whose edu suffered in pandemic need special focus’

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi has said that social organisations must think about children whose education had taken a hit during the Covid period. Joshi was speaking at an awards function of the MY Foundation in Jaipur.

Speaker said, “Children whose studies were hampered during the Covid period need attention and care to be back on track. Bothe health and education sectors faced a chal-

Justice Rastogi motivates students, asks them not

lenge during pandemic. Therefore, it is necessary to think about preventive medicines.”

At awards function, people who served society in different sectors

JDA demolishes illegal constructions across Jpr

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A committee formed regarding Phagi Road area of the capital will submit its report in 15 days about the land pooling scheme to be implemented in the area.

It will also submit a report about the revenue model for imple -

menting the scheme. The farmers of the area had given a proposal to Minister Shanti Dhariwal and surrender of land was proposed under Land Pooling Act.

Recently, UDH advisor GS Sandhu held a meeting which was attended by UDH and JDA officials.

Jaipur: On the 6th Convocation of JECRC University, Supreme Court Justice Ajay Rastogi congratulated the students who got their PhD degrees and gold medals.

Justice Rastogi, “Don’t be afraid of failure. Take it as a challenge and keep trying. One is not a failure when he loses. He loses when he thinks he cannot succeed. Along with degrees and knowledge, we need to have a vision. We don’t learn

only from books and lecturers. We also learn from experiences.”

Ashwin Sanghi also attended the programme. Of the 2000 students, about

Girl raped for three years on pretext of marriage in Jaipur

First India Bureau

Jaipur: In a demolition drive in the city, the JDA encroachment squad took action in the Rajiv Gandhi Nagar extension in JDA Zone9. Plot No. 26 with an area of 333.33 square yards (60 x 50) had three under-construction villas being developed without permission and approval of JDA. These were demolished by the JDA encroachment team.

Another action by JDA was taken near Zone 9 Khatipura Railway Station in the city.

An illegal colony was being set up on two bighas of private farmland, which was demolished. In the JDA’s action in Zone-10 Ecological Area, six illegal were villas demolished in the village Khohri near Ring Road in the city.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The Amrit Bharat Rath of Vipra Foundation arrived in the state capital on Saturday. On this occasion, after the Mahaarti of Lord Parshuram, a religious meeting was organized on the premises of Govind Devji temple.

In which thousands of people present took a pledge to spread the thoughts of Lord Parshuram to masses.

Earlier, a huge procession was taken out from Jaleb Chowk to Govind Devji Temple.

The procession had elephants, horses, camels, and marching bands accompanied by the youth of Bajrang Gymnasium showing

stunts. The procession was spread over more than a three-kilometrelong area. The procession was followed by a rally of two-wheelers, a

group of women, and chariots and at the end, there was a rally of hundreds of men and youths holding religious flags.

Procession was taken out from Jalebi Chowk to Badi Chaupar, Hawa Mahal, Chandi ki Taksal, Kale Hanumanji Temple, and Gurudwara till Govinddevji Temple. The procession was welcomed with flower showers and aarti at various places. In the presence of Mahant Anjan Kumar Goswami in Govinddevji temple.

Jaipur: A 29-yearold girl was allegedly raped for three years on the pretext of marriage, police said. Police informed the victim met the accused nearly four years ago during a program.

“The accused, Aman alias Shabbu alias Shabazz, a resident of Jaipur, made physical relations with the victim on the pretext of rape. Accused raped the victim for three years while they stayed in a livein relationship,”

Ramganj Police Station SHO Lakhan Singh Khatana.

“Later, the accused distanced himself from the girl and left her. Following this, the victim later an FIR at Ramganj Police Station. The medical of the girl has been performed and the matter is being investigated,” added SHO Lakhan Singh Khatana.

Kamal Kant Vyas

Writer

1200 students attended the convocation. Degrees were given in various disciplines, including PHD, Law and Mass Communication.

JECRC President OP

Aggarwal, Vice President Arpit Aggarwal and Amit Aggarwal were present. Relatives of the students were also present in the programme.

were felicitated. Others present included Neeraj Dangi, Dr. Karna Singh Yadav, Dr. Chandrabhan and programme coordinator Ankit Tiwari & Madan Yadav.

Candidates

RS MP Neeraj Dangi, Dr. Chandrabhan and Dr. Karan Singh Yadav felicitating Speaker Dr CP Joshi on Saturday.

Man

A young man died due to extreme cold in Shahpura of Bhilwara

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Accused being taken to hospital in custody on Saturday.

Satish Poonia meeting women supporters in Nathdwara.

to be afraid of failures

Justice Ajay Rastogi, JECRC President OP Aggarwal, VP Arpit Aggarwal and Amit Aggarwal awarding degrees to students during convocation of JECRC University on Saturday.

—PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

BY HIMANSHU SHARMA

FALLOUT OF AN OLD RIVALRY

EX-COUNCILLOR SHOT DEAD IN COLD BLOOD IN AJMER

Shubham Jain

Ajmer: A former councillor was shot dead in broad daylight in Ajmer on Saturday. Police informed that Sawai Singh (70), a resident of Paltan Bazaar in Ajmer, was gunned down owing to an old rivalry with the miscreants. His friend, Dinesh Tiwari (68), was also injured in the mishap.

“The incident occurred around 1:45 pm on Saturday at a resort located in Banseli village of Pushkar. Two of the miscreants suddenly arrived at the re-

sort and started firing gunshots at the victims. Sawai Singh sustained head injuries while Dinesh Tiwari had bullet injuries on

the stomach. Both of them were rushed to hospital and later referred to JLN Hospital

AAKROSH AGAINST ‘JAN’

KILLING

Indigo delays flight but refuses to allow flyer over late arrival

Kashiram Choudhary

Jaipur: A passenger at Jaipur Airport was not allowed to board Indigo flight 6E-839 to Bangalore after he got late on Saturday. His luggage was also taken down from the aircraft due to which the flight got delayed by 35 minutes.

juries,” police said. “Of the two accused, one of them has been arrested. The hunt for other accused is being carried out,”

Another chit fund scam surfaces in city’s Bani Park

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A well-knit chit fund scam has surfaced in Jaipur’s Bani Park. The illegal business, which was running for many years, duped thousands of investors with lucrative returns on their investments.

The company titled ‘JD Mudra’ lured investors with threefold returns on their investments. The company officials duped people in the past with another company named ‘Tulip’. The company also took money from the people in the name of health insurance.

In Jaipur, the office of the company is situated at a mall in Bani Park.

The Jaipur resident got late for boarding but the passenger’s baggage loaded inside the plane. When the passenger requested to board the plane, the airline personnel said that the plane’s gate was closed.

When the passenger asked for the baggage to be returned, the airline personnel called back the plane that had gone on the taxiway and instead of allowing the passenger to board the plane and show some sensitivity, they got the luggage unloaded.

AI EXPRESS FLYERS WAIT FOR 10 HRS DUE TO FLIGHT DELAY

Jaipur: More than 160 passengers suffered at Jaipur airport while waiting for the flight for 10 hours. Passengers of Air India Express flight IX-195 have been waiting for the plane which was to leave for Dubai at 1:20 pm. According to Air India sources, the flight coming from Dubai to Jaipur has not arrived yet. The aircraft is likely to reach Jaipur from Dubai by 10:15 am and after that the flight would return to Dubai by 11:30 am.

Ensure uninterrupted power supply to farmers at all cost, CM directs officials in review meet

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday instructed the officers that under no circumstances the power supply to the farmers should be affected. For this, if required, purchase of power from power exchange and other sources should be ensured.

Reviewing the status of power supply in a meeting at the chief minister’s residence, he said that the state govern-

ment is making every possible effort to provide adequate electricity for agriculture.

Officials of the Electricity department in-

formed that at present the state is not getting additional power supply from the power exchange.

“The reason for this is

the closure of some power generation units in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab and increase in demand for electricity in other states,” the officials said.

Along with this, the demand for electricity has also increased due to no rains in Rajasthan and other states of the country in winter, increase in agricultural area and increase of 1.20 lakh agricultural connections in the state after the last rabi season.

Kiara-Siddharth to tie knot in Raj on

February 6

Jaipur: Another Bollywood couple is set to tie the knots in Rajasthan this year. Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra are set to marry after 4 years of relationship. The star couple will marry at Suryagarh Hotel in Jaisalmer on February 6. Guests will stay in Jaisalmer and Thar Haveli.

Last year, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhat got married in Udaipur.

Pleas filed by RPS Bohra in sexual favour case rejected

Jaipur: The ACB court has rejected three applications moved by Kailash Bohra who was dismissed from Rajasthan Police Service for demanding sexual favour from a rape victim.

The applications were moved to demand mobile test, DNA test and spot inspection.

Opposing the appli-

cations, public prosecutor Rajpal Singh Rathore said that the applications have been filed to delay the case.

Judge Upendra Sharma rejected the applications.

So far, statements of 21 witnesses including the victim have been made in the case.

The then ACP Bohra is in judicial custody since March 14, 2021.

ACP Kailash Bohra was posted in the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Crime Against Women cell in Rajasthan.

Choreographer Farah Khan visits Chaupati, praises RHB’s efforts

Jaipur: Famous choreographer and film director Farah Khan visited Chaupati in Mansarovar made by Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) and enjoyed street food there.

Praising the board, she said that such an initiative taken by a government organisation is not seen anywhere in the country.

Khan called the Housing Board Commissioner Pawan Arora from there and congratulated him not only for this innovation but

also appreciated the quality street food. She said that if the governments of other states also use this method, then this will surprise big food chain companies.

Arora said that un-

Shivendra Parmar

der the leadership of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal, Chaupati was made in Jaipur’s Pratap Nagar and Mansarovar to provide quality street food and entertain-

ment to the common people in their surrounding areas.

Due to the successful efforts of projects and administrative reforms, the RHB also received the Scotch Gold Award - 2022.

Film director Farah Khan and others at Chaupati in Mansarovar on Saturday.

in Ajmer where Sawai Singh succumbed to in-

police added.

Police collect evidence from the spot. (Inset) Siwai Singh being taken to the hospital.

REVENGE

BJP’S

The traffic was snarled up in all the directions in Walled City’s Choti Chaupad area due to BJP’s Jan Aakrosh Yatra on Saturday. Vasudev Devnani, Diya Kumari, Mohan Lal Gupta and others attended the Yatra.

—PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

First India Bureau

CM Ashok Gehlot holds review meet with Kuldeep Ranka, Akhil Arora, Arti Dogra and other officials in Jaipur on Saturday.

Kailash Bohra

THE G20 AND G MINOR

100%. This is precisely what is happening today, as a chip shortage has disrupted the global car industry, leading to sharp price increases.

We could call this proposed group G Minor. While the G20 represents the world’s largest economies, the G Minor would represent the needs of emerging and developing countries that lack the diplomatic and military clout required to protect their interests on their own. Forming such a group would be an admirable gesture of inclusion, enabling India to make its mark on the G20 and achieve a more just international order

In December, India began its yearlong G20 presidency, taking over from Indonesia amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Surging inflation has raised the specter of a global recession. Supply chains, made more efficient but also more vulnerable by globalization and the digital revolution, are crumbling under the weight of COVID-related disruptions and the war in Ukraine, both of which have revealed and deepened the fault lines of the international order.

During the Great Recession of 2008-09, the G20 arguably helped to prevent a worse crisis by persuading the world’s biggest economies to coordinate their fiscal and monetary policies. With the global economy at a critical juncture, following decades of relentless globalization that have made

markets increasingly interconnected, the group could once again play this role.

To confront the looming global crisis, G20 countries must, first and foremost, coordinate macroeconomic policies. During and after the Great Recession, developed economies attempted to boost growth by keeping interest rates at or close to zero – or even negative. While this was necessary, ultralow rates soon became a trap, preventing countries that wanted to raise interest rates from doing so, lest their currencies appreciate and their exports decline.

The COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the spike in inflation have freed the world’s largest economies from the low-interest-rate trap. But this transition could have been less painful had governments coordinated their macroeconomic policies. With the global economy on the verge of recession, the G20 must provide leadership on this issue and help policymakers avoid their predecessors’ mistakes.

These intricate produc-

AMID RISING

GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS, ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY, G20 CAN PLAY CENTRAL ROLE IN PREVENTING A MUCH WORSE CRISIS BY FACILITATING COORDINATION OF THE FISCAL AND THE MONETARY POLICIES

tion processes have led to greater vulnerabilities. In a classic oligopoly, if a war or a pandemic broke

COVID-19 AND UKRAINE WAR SHOWS THAT EVERY CRISIS LIKELY TO HAVE DISPROPORTIONATE ECONOMIC EFFECTS

The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have also shown that in our globalized, interlinked world, every crisis is likely to have disproportionate economic effects. In a standard oligopoly, as described by the nineteenth-century economist Augustin Cournot, a few firms produce the same good, but this is no longer the case. For example, cars had once been produced in their entirety by a single manufacturer. Today, however, many firms manufacture the different parts separately – one company makes the chassis, another the wheels, and so on – creating what I have called a vertically serrated industry.

out and 10% of manufacturers stopped producing cars, 10% fewer cars would be produced. Nowa-

THE “THIRD PARTY INTERFERENCE”

Concern over the Union law ministry’s continued intransigence towards the collegium system was creating the perception that there is something more to the government’s stance than what meets the eye has now been expressed by the Supreme Court. The perception which the statements of some of those in high constitutional positions created was strong enough to prompt Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to allege that the government was “a calculated attempt to delegitimize judiciary”. The remark was objected to by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Not just Sonia Gandhi

but also some former judges have viewed the sustained attacks on judiciary’s collegium system for the appointment of judges as a threat to the judiciary’s well-being. Law Min-

In

days, however, if the world’s wheel manufacturers shut down, car production would fall by

A vertically serrated industry could also be weaponized. Governments could, for example, threaten to shut down production of a critical component, such as computer chips, knowing that this would bring global production to a halt. Some policymakers, like US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, have touted friendshoring, whereby countries like the United States intend to reduce their reliance on geopolitical rivals by limiting the sources of critical goods to a few trusted allies. But this approach could further exacerbate tensions and push the world closer to a disastrous war. Instead, the world’s superpowers must commit to avoiding such tactics. The G20 could play a central role in facilitating tense negotiations, designing international agreements, and overseeing coordination strategies.

But first, G20 countries must overcome their tendency to favor the interests of major economies. The pandemic, during which lower-income countries were deprived of access to vaccines due to hoarding by developed economies, has highlighted the need for global solidarity. As a 2020 letter to the G20 written by former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and others noted, the group could provide the sort of coordinated global leadership needed to address health disparities between the Global North and South.

But even beyond the pandemic, emerging and developing economies, particularly in Africa and the Pacific, often find themselves at the mercy of major powers, their prosperity contingent upon election outcomes in developed countries. This year, the G20 could take a giant step forward by enabling several smaller countries to participate in its deliberations and make their voices heard.

SOURCE: PROJECT SYNDICATE

ister Kiren Rijiju’s statement in Parliament that “unless the procedure of appointment of judges changes, the issue of high judicial appointments will keep cropping up” was

the

latest development a bench of Justices

Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Abhay S. Oka voiced what has been suspected all along. Unhappy with the government sitting over names of judges recommended for transfer, the bench said the delay was giving the impression of third party interference

taken to imply that the Supreme Court should junk the collegium system and accept the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act. The Act was invalidated by the Su-

preme Court which is in no mood to review the order in the interest of judicial independence.

In the latest development a bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Abhay S. Oka voiced what has been suspected all along. Unhappy with the government sitting over names of judges recommended for transfer, the bench said the delay was giving the impression of third party interference.

So long as the NJAC Act remains struck down, the government should respect the Supreme Court’s judgment and clear names recommended for appointment/transfer of judges. The collegium must also clear itself of nepotism charges.

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Give thanks to the Lord for He is good: His love endures forever. Bible

Narendra Modi @narendramodi Congratulations to my sisters and brothers of Nagaland for the development works which cover key sectors like connectivity, education, tourism and energy. The NDA Government is committed to fulfilling aspirations of the dynamic people of Nagaland.

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Efforts being made to free country of Naxalism before 2024 LS polls: Shah

First India Bureau

Raipur: Efforts are being made to make the country free of Naxalism before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday.

He was speaking at a rally in Korba district of Chhattisgarh.

The number of incidents of Maoist violence in the country declined from 2,258 in 2009 to 509 in 2021, the Union Minister said.

The BJP leader also lashed out at the Congress government in the state, saying that the only progress during its tenure has been an increase in crime and corruption.

As per the sources, this time the BJP has made a strategy to focus more on the lost seats.

In this sequence, Amit Shah’s meeting is the first in Chaibasa. After that preparations are on to hold a similar meeting in the palace of Santhal Pargana. BJP is trying its best to con-

vert the lost seats into victory this time.

There are a total of 14 Lok Sabha seats in the state of Jharkhand, out of which the Jharkhand NDA formed by joining BJP and AJSU had won 12 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. AJSU had won one seat in Giridih.

The grand alliance formed between JMM and Congress was lim-

IN THE COURTYARD

New Delhi (PTI): A court here on Friday extended the judicial custody of Aaftab Amin Poonawala, accused of killing his livein partner and dismembering her body, by four days.

Poonawala was produced before the court through video conference. “I am giving four days judicial custody. Accused will be produced before me physically on January 10,” Metropolitan Magistrate Aviral Shukla said. Meanwhile, Poonawala’s advocate MS Khan moved an application for the release of his debit and credit cards, which were earlier seized by the police. Khan said Poonawala was facing a harsh winter inside jail without adequate clothes to wear.

Palghar (PTI): A court in Maharashtra’s Palghar district on Saturday adjourned till January 9 the hearing of the bail application of actor Sheezan Khan, arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of co-star Tunisha Sharma. The court deferred the hearing after the Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police submitted they had not been able to record the statement of Tunisha’s mother Vanita Sharma as she was busy with post-death rituals and sought time till January 13 to put up their stand on Khan’s bail application. Vanita Sharma was not present in the court on Saturday.

ited to just 02 seats. The Rajmahal and Singhbhum seats went to the account of the Grand Alliance. The Singhbhum seat was won by Congress’s Geeta Koda.

BJP candidates were victorious on 11 seats.

BJP candidate and former CM Arjun Munda won the Khunti seat by a very small margin.

From 2014, the BJP started dismantling the

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) stronghold, which continued in 2019 as well. Kamal had captured JMM’s traditional seats like Dumka and Godda.

Only one seat of Santhal Pargana Rajmahal went to JMM’s account.

Shibu Soren, an 8-time MP in Dumka, had to face a crushing defeat when BJP’s Sunil Soren defeated him.

Amit Shah in Jharkhand

West Singhbhum (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a visit to Jharkhand, on Saturday lambasted Hemant Soren-led JMM government and said intruders are forcefully marrying tribal girls in the state and grabbing their land.

Addressing a public meeting in Chaibasa, Shah said, “The Chief Minister (Hemant Soren) of the state is a tribal, but this government is anti-tribal. During their tenure, corruption has been in its peak. The era of middlemen and grabbers of tribal land is back.” Shah slammed the Hemant Soren government for allegedly ignoring the tribal welfare for the sake of vote bank

politics. “Intruders are forcefully marrying tribal girls and grabbing their land. I warn the Hemant Soren government today, to stop this audacity by intruders. Otherwise, the people of Jharkhand will not forgive you. The greed for vote bank cannot be bigger than tribal welfare,” Shah said.

Caste-based census will benefit all sections of society, says Nitish

Sheohar/Sitamarhi (PTI): Asserting that caste-based census will benefit all sections of the society, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said the purpose of the exercise is to carry out developmental work for the people who are deprived.

The enumeration exercise will start in the state from Saturday.

“The caste-based headcount will be beneficial for all... It will enable the government to work for the development of various sections of the society, including those who are deprived. After completion of the enumeration exercise..., the final report will be sent to Centre also,” Nitish Kumar said while interacting with reporters on the second day of his ‘Samadhan Yatra’ in Sheohar district.

“The exercise is basically ‘Jaati Aadharit Ganana’. People belonging to every religion and caste will be covered during the exercise. Proper training has been imparted to

Strong resentment against government in Joshimath for ignoring warnings

Joshimath (PTI):

Coimbatore (PTI): Listing out various schemes implemented during AIADMK regime for Coimbatore, former Minister and AIADMK Whip SP Velumani on Friday demanded the DMK government to come out with the number of schemes announced for the district in the last 20 months.

Addressing a demonstration organised by the party against the hike in the prices of property tax, milk and power tariff in Tamil Nadu, Velumani said that the AIADMK government had identified bad roads and floated tenders for 500 roads, which were cancelled immediately after DMK came to power.

Projects were taken up for renovating ponds in Ukkadam and Kurichy area in the city, when he was the Minister, but the DMK government had put them on back burner, he alleged.

Strong resentment prevails among people here against the government for the indifference with which it treated the warnings about a dangerous situation of buildings in the Himalayan town due to heavy construction activities going on around it. They hold the NTPC’s Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project mainly responsible for the situation. “We have been drawing the attention of authorities for the past 14 months. But we were not heeded. Now when the situation is getting out of hand, they are sending expert teams to assess things,” Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti convenor Atul Sati said.

“If attention was paid in time to what we were saying things would not have been so alarming in Joshimath,” he added.

Land subsidence had made the houses of 14 families insecure in November 2021 itself, Sati recalls.

He said that people held a demonstration following this at the tehsil office on November 16, 2021 demanding rehabilitation and handed a memorandum to the SDM who acknowledged that even the tehsil office premises had developed cracks.

“If the government was aware of the problem why didn’t it act for more than a year to address it? What does that show?” Sati asked.

He said that under the pressure of people

Does the survival of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction depend on the Congress?

Shamsher Singh

New Delhi: The political equation in Maharashtra is changing.

The Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena is losing faith in the NCP. It seems that NCP leader Ajit Pawar’s politics has scared Thackeray faction and Shiv Sena leaders. In the past, the government had provided its ship to Ajit Pawar to go to Mumbai from Nagpur.

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tude towards the government all the time, while he is the leader of the opposition.

Then Ajit Pawar was not included in the no confidence motion against Speaker Rahul Narvekar. Pawar himself also admitted that he was not aware of this proposal.

It is being told that Shiv Sena needs Congress more at this time and it is also expected to trust Congress. The BMC elections are as important for Shiv Sena’s Uddhav Thackeray faction as the assembly elections but

NCP cannot help him in that election because NCP has no base in Mumbai city while Congress has a strong base. So, Shiv Sena needs Congress. That is why Sanjay Raut praised Rahul Gandhi and his yatra in ‘Samana’. He wrote that the yatra has given Rahul a new ‘halo’, which can change the balance of power in 2024. He hinted that Rahul Gandhi can be considered a leader.

immediate steps have been taken like temporary stopping of the NTPC’s Tapovan-Vishnugad project and construction of HelangMarwari bypass but they are not a permanent solution.

“The threat to Joshimath’s existence will persist until these projects are stalled permanently,” he said.

Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti will continue to fight till the very end until it is done, he added.

Dehradun (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting with the administration officials and public representatives at the IndoTibetan Border Police (ITBP) campus regarding landslides and cracks in houses in Joshimath.

Earlier, Dhami also held a high-level meeting with the officials of the Health Department regarding the prevention of Covid-19 at the State Secretariat. Earlier on Saturday, CM Dhami also conducted a survey of the areas in the town where houses and other establishments, roads and fields have displayed cracks due to land subsidence. He also met with displaced families who were relocated after cracks were seen in their houses.

officials who are involved in the process of conducting the castebased headcount”, Nitish Kumar said.

The enumeration exercise will start in the state from Saturday. The government will conduct the exercise in two stages. In the first phase, which will be over by January 21, the number of all households in the state will be counted.

In the second, starting from March, data pertaining to people of all castes, sub-castes and religions will be collected. Enumerators, whose training began on December 15, will also record information about the financial status of all people. The exercise will be completed by May, 2023.

Cracks at another house.

Before that, Ajit Pawar in the assembly ses

sion in Nagpur was adopting a soft atti

Intruders forcefully marrying tribal girls, grabbing their land:

Union HM Amit Shah greets the supporters during a public meeting, at Tata College, at Chaibasa, on Saturday. Former Jharkhand CM Babulal Marandi, BJP State President Deepak Prakash are also seen.

Cracks appear at a house due to landslides at Joshimath in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, on Saturday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. —FILE PHOTO

DHAMI CHAIRS HIGHLEVEL MEET OVER JOSHIMATH’S MATTER

SHRADDHA CASE: AAFTAB’S JUDICIAL CUSTODY EXTENDED

TUNISHA DEATH: SHEEZAN’S BAIL HEARING ON JAN 9

Dr Balbir Singh sworn in as Punjab Cabinet Minister

List out schemes announced for Kovai in last 20 months: AIADMK leader to DMK govt

Chandigarh (PTI): Senior AAP leader and Patiala Rural MLA Dr Balbir Singh was on Saturday sworn in as the new Punjab Cabinet Minister. The development comes shortly after Fauja Singh Sarari resigned as Cabinet minister after he was embroiled in a controversy over an audio clip in which he allegedly discussed ways to “trap” some contractors in order to “extort” money.

Balbir Singh was administered oath by Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit at the Raj Bhavan here Saturday evening in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

New Delhi (PTI): Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has been selected for the “Award for Global Leadership” by the Harvard Law School Center in recognition of his lifetime service to the legal profession in the country and around the world. The award will be presented to him at an online event on January 11. Chandrachud obtained an LLM degree and a Doctorate in Juridical Sciences (SJD) from the Harvard Law School in the United States.

‘AWARD FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP’ FOR CHIEF JUSTICE CHANDRACHUD

Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur launches logo, mascot and theme of 26th National Youth Festival to be held, in Hubballi, Karnataka via video conferencing, on Saturday.

Nagaland MLA Imtiwapang Aier dies at age of 50

Dimapur (PTI): Nagaland legislator and former assembly speaker

Imtiwapang Aier died in Dimapur following a brief illness, his family said. He was 50, and is survived by his wife and five children. His mortal remains will be taken to Kohima, where a state send-off will be given on Sunday. The body will be then taken to his native village Sungratsu in Mokokchung district for burial.

Chetan Sharma retained as BCCI chief selector

New Delhi (ANI): Chetan Sharma was on Saturday reappointed as the chairman of the senior selection committee, exactly two months after his entire panel was disbanded by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) for the Indian team’s semifinal exit in the T20 World Cup.

Assam Ex-MLA

Basumatary held with AK47 rifles

Kokrajhar (ANI): Assam Police on Saturday arrested a former MLA Hitesh Basumatary after they recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from his house, an official said on Saturday. The arrested ex-MLA was the MLA of the Chapaguri assembly constituency.

One AK series rifle, and one M-16 rifle during a search by the Kokrajhar District Police on Saturday.

Mobile explodes in UP, boy sustains finger injury

Amroha (ANI): A boy here has claimed that he sustained a finger injury after his mobile phone exploded while he was speaking to a relative on his mobile phone. The incident happened yesterday.

“My mobile phone caught fire when I was on a call. My finger got injured in this. I purchased the mobile on 31 August 2022 from Amroha,” says Himanshu, a resident of Hijampur.

H’bad: 2 die as under construction building collapses

Hyderabad (PTI): At least two people died and one person was injured after an underconstruction building collapsed in Hyderabad’s Shanthi Nagar area under Kukatpally police station limits. The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Soon after getting the information, the police reached the spot and rescued the people. The police said that the rescue team is at the site.

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BJY NOT FOR PROJECTING RaGa AS PM FACE’

Karnal (PTI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said the Bharat Jodo Yatra has not been organised to project Rahul Gandhi as a prime ministerial candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, asserting that the foot march has nothing to do with elections.

The former Union minister also said the yatra is meant to “ideologically combat the RSS and the BJP”.

Replying to a reporter’s question here, Ramesh said, “The Bharat Jodo Yatra has not been taken out to project Rahul Gandhi as a prime ministerial candidate. It is an ideological yatra and Gandhi is its main face. But it is not an individual’s yatra.”

He asserted that the

Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir foot march, which is currently passing through Haryana, is not an “election yatra”.

Ramesh said it is unfair to ask if the opposi-

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tion party is projecting Gandhi as its prime ministerial face in the 2024 general election.

“No, No, No.... We are not. This is not an election yatra,” he said in

Lashkar proxy

TRF issues new ‘hit list’ against Kashmiri Pandits

New Delhi (Agencies):

A day after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) banned The Resistance Front (TRF), the terror outfit on Saturday warned of terror attacks on people whose names it has released on the “hit list”.

After being exposed, the TRF wants to portray itself as a local terror group while in reality it is an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar e Taiba.

TRF, a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-eTaiba, was on Thursday declared a banned organisation.

response to the reporter’s question.

“There are 200 Bharat yatris. It is the Congress party’s yatra. The party workers are involved. Obviously, the nation’s

attention is on Rahul Gandhi because he is the most visible, prominent and dynamic face of the yatra. But this is not meant for an individual, this is not meant to project him as a prime ministerial candidate,” he said.

Flanked by former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Ramesh said the yatra is meant to “ideologically combat the RSS and the BJP”.

“Rahul Gandhi has raised three big issues during the Yatra — economic inequality, social polarisation and political authoritarianism. He is raising these issues everyday during his walking interactions, his talking interactions, in his corner speeches, in his rallies.

Cong, RSS delegations meet terror victims’ families in J&K’s Rajouri

Jammu (PTI): Members of local Congress and RSS visited Dhangri village in J&K’s Rajouri district where six people were killed and several others injured in terrorist attacks earlier in the month. The Congress delegation led by its spokesperson Deepika Pushkar Nath criticised Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and the Centre over their claims of restoration of normalcy in J&K. The RSS delegation too demanded a probe into the disarming of village defence committee (VDC) members without any government order. “The co-ordination between

the Indian Army and the police needs to be stepped up with enhanced vigilance to prevent loss of innocent lives. This (Dhangri incident) is an example of governance and administrative failure in full measure,” Nath, an ad-

MAJOR CHANGES AWAIT UP BUREAUCRACY

Lucknow: There will be changes in the UP bureaucracy. Six IAS officers of 1998 batch, who became Principal Secretaries after being promoted from Secretary, have been waiting for their new responsibilities. IAS officer Alok Kumar, Third Secretary, UP Planning and Programme Implementation, who was posted as Secretary in his department, has been promoted as Principal Secretary of the same department.

IAS officer Anil Ku-

mar is posted on the post of Third Managing Director Jal Nigam Urban and Secretary City Development. The post of Jal Nigam MD is held by an IAS officer of the rank of Secretary, while the Principal Secretary has been there and there are two Principal

Secretaries in the Urban Development Department at present.

The first Principal Secretary of Urban Development is IAS Amrit Abhijat. Anil Kumar, after promotion, has become the principal secretary and can be sent to another department.

CHIEF SECRETARIES’ CONFERENCE

The fourth name is of Pandhari Yadav, who has become Principal Secretary from Secretary in the Department of External Aided Projects.

vocate, said on Saturday.

The Congress leader said, “It was heartbreaking and painful to watch the families who lost their loved ones in an instance of mindless violence as a result of a monumental security breach.”

SINHA VISITS GMC HOSPITAL TO SEE THOSE INJURED IN TERROR ATTACKS

Jammu: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited GMC Hospital here to inquire about the health of civilians injured in terror attacks in Rajouri district. Sinha also met with the family members of the injured and assured them of all possible assistance, an official spokesman said. He said Principal, GMC Jammu, Shashi Sudan and senior doctors briefed Sinha on the health condition of the injured.

SKY’s blazing ton helps India beat SL; clinch T20 series 2-1

IAS officer Anil Kumar Sagar, who is posted as secretary in the department of UP Industrial Development, has been made principal secretary in the department. As he is retiring, it remains to be seen whether Sagar will get a new responsibility.

The fifth is IAS Ajay Chauhan, who was recently transferred from Housing Commissioner and made Secretary PWD. After getting promotion in PWD dept, he has become Principal Secretary, where Principal Secretary IAS Narendra Bhushan is already posted. Chouhan can be made the Principal Secretary of any other department.

World is looking up to India for stability: Modi

First India Bureau

New Delhi: While addressing the second National Conference of Chief Secretaries here on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the entire world is looking up to India to bring stability to the global supply chain.

PM Modi recalled the development milestones achieved by the country since the last conference in June 2022, citing various instances like

India attaining Presidency of G20, becoming fifth biggest economy of the world, rapid registration of new startups, foray of private players in space sector, launch of National Logistics Policy, approval of National Green Hydrogen Mission, among others. He underlined that states and centre should work together and scale up the speed of progress.

The Prime Minister said that in order to

build a developed India, the country is focussing on four pillars of infrastructure, investment, innovation and inclu-

sion. He said that today, entire world is reposing its faith in India and we are being looked up as a country that can bring

stability to the global supply chain. He said that the country will be able to take full advantage of this only if states take lead, maintaining focus on quality and taking decisions with an India-first approach. He added that states should focus on pro-development governance, ease of doing business, ease of living and provision of robust infrastructure.

Launching the Aspirational Block Pro-

gramme, PM Modi underscored the success achieved in various Aspirational Districts in the country under the Aspirational District Program. He added that the Aspirational District model should now be taken up to block level in the form of the Aspirational Block Programme. He asked the officials present in the meeting to implement the Aspirational Block Programme in their respective states.

Rajkot (ANI):

Suryakumar Yadav’s blistering knock of 112 combined with a clinical performance of bowlers helped India register a thumping 91run win over Sri Lanka in the third and final T20 to clinch the threematch series 2-1 here at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday.

Chasing a massive target of 229, Sri Lanka got off to a decent start Pathum Nissanka and wicket-keeper batter

Kusal Mendis scoring runs at a brisk pace. The 44-run stand for the opening wicket was broken by Axar Patel as he dismissed Kusal Mendis for 23 off 15 balls. In the next over Nissanka was sent packing for 15

by left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh.

Sri Lanka notched up 50-run mark in six overs of powerplay but in the very next over lost another wicket in the form of Avishka Fernando as captain Hardik Pandya dismissed him for 1 to leave visitors tottering at 51 for 3.

Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva then struck a partnership to bring the visitors back in the game. The Islanders were dealt with another blow when Asalanka was dismissed for 19 by Yuzvendra Chahal.

Leg-spinner gave Sri Lanka another blow by dismissing Dhananjaya de Silva for 22 as the visitors lost half of their side for 96.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asserts that the party’s foot march has nothing to do with the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves to the supporters during party’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, in Karnal, Haryana, on Saturday. —PHOTO BY ANI

BOXER VIJENDER SINGH LATEST TO JOIN RAHUL AT BHARAT JODO YATRA

Karnal: Boxer Vijender Singh became the latest eminent personality to join the Congress’s Bharat Jodo Yatra on Saturday and he was seen marching alongside Rahul Gandhi in Haryana’s Karnal. Apart from Vijender Singh, several other celebrities, including stand-up comic Kunal Kamra, actors Pooja Bhatt and Swara Bhasker, among others have been photographed marching with Rahul Gandhi during the grand old party’s foot march, which aims to cover across 3,700 km across India. Actor-politician Kamal Haasan, former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, ex RAW chief AS Dulat have been among others who have joined the Kanyakumari to Kashmir mass connect programme.

Rahul Gandhi and Boxer Vijender Singh during Bharat Jodo Yatra, in Karnal, on Saturday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Indian cricketers celebrate the victory in the 3rd and decisive T20 match in the Sri Lanka tour of India 2023. —PHOTO BY ANI

Dr Ahtesham Siddiqui

Kashmiri Pandits take part in a candle march for the victims of the terror attacks at Dangri village of Rajouri, in Jammu. —FILE PHOTO

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Contribute to nation’s progress:

Pali: The 18th National Scouts and Guides Jamboree is being organised at Rohat, Pali near Jodhpur from January 4-10th.

Lieutenant General Rakesh Kapoor, General Officer Commanding Konark Corps attended the event as the Chief Guest on Saturday.

On the occasion, the General Officer hoisted the National Scouts and Guides flag and addressed the budding young cadets. During his speech, he empha-

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sised upon the role of youth towards nationbuilding and appealed to all cadets of the Bharat Scouts and Guides to contribute towards the progress of the nation in various fields as worthy citizens.

The Konark Corps also conducted a ‘Know Your Army Mela’ wherein combat equipments and modern state-of-the-art electronic and surveillance equipments were put on display. This was inaugurated by Cadet Bhavya Pratap, the

youngest Scout in the camp. The equipment display was aimed to educate young cadets about the Future Readiness of the Indian Army besides motivating them to choose the Indian Army as a career.

The cadets were elated with the opportunity to closely witness and understand about Army’s modern equipments. The audience was also made aware with the provisions of Agnipath entry scheme during the ‘Know Your Army Mela.

CM approves `31cr for Dairy college

First India Bureau

Churu: In a heartwrenching incident in Udasar village of Tehsil, a couple died due to electrocution. Husband Nemaram got electrocuted while switching on the generator in the field, while in an attempt to save her husband, wife Renvati Devi also got electrocuted. The two died on the spot due to electrocution. The bodies of the couple were taken to the hospital. The Bhaleri police station is investigating the matter.

FROM PG 1

“Dream of... They talk to the internet and mobile. Such a time has come,” Gehlot said. He said that people should talk to each other and meet physically and talk about culture, tradition.

“Without the internet, no one is able to do work. The Internet, in a way, has become just like opium. Such a situation has occurred that if the internet is suspended or signal is weak then it directly disturbs the mind,” the CM said.

Interacting with officers sitting in Jodhpur and Udaipur, the CM said that good governance will benefit

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has sanctioned Rs 31 crore for the construction of the building of Dairy Technology College and Agricultural Engineering College, Jodhpur. Each college will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 15.50 crore. These colleges will be built in Savatkuan village of Bawdi tehsil of Jodhpur

district. At present, they are being run temporarily in the campus

Min Dhariwal injured, gets finger plastered

First India Bureau

Jaipur: UDH minister Shanti Dhariwal got his finger fractured during a programme two days back.Dhariwal

of Agriculture University, Jodhpur. Hostels with a capac-

ity of 50 graduate level students, academic block, workshop and implant shed, dean's residence, campus gate, road and dairy plant will be constructed. The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of the college campus on November 11.

Last year, the Rajasthan government took a historic decision of bringing a separate agriculture budget.

FM to join credit outreach program in Kota today

Lt Gen Kapoor to Scouts in Pali Excise inspector held, officials protest in Sirohi

Kota (PTI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to participate in a credit outreach program today, an official statement said.

The finance minister and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is also the MP from Kota - Bundi, will distribute loans to street vendors, small scale entrepreneurs and cattle rearers under Pradhan Mantri Swanidhi Yojana and Mudra Yojana at Dussehra Ground.

Entrepreneurs dealing with manufacturing, food processing and public services would also be provided a chance to enhance their financial strength, as per the statement from speaker Om Birla's camp office here.

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Sirohi: There was fury among the excise officers over the arrest of the Sirohi Excise Inspector after the contractor filed the case against him. The Rajasthan Excise Service Association submitted a memorandum to the Excise Commissioner.

By giving a memorandum, the Excise Commissioner demanded intervention in the matter. Union President Dr Parmanand Patidar said in a memorandum given to Commissioner

Arun Singh to address JAY in Karauli today

First India Bureau

Jaipur: BJP National General Secretary and state incharge Dr Arun Singh will be in the city today. He will be the main speaker at the BJP Jan Aakrosh Rally meeting to be held at Sa-

potra in Karauli. On reaching Gangapur City, Dr Arun Singh will be welcomed by BJP workers. He will be welcomed under the leadership of former MLA Man Singh Gurjar, and Chairman Shivratan Agarwal. Dr Arun Singh will also address journalists at Hotel Pearl located in Gangapur bypass.

Kumarpal Gautam, that Pokarlal Sirvi, the excise inspector in Sirohi, was arrested by the police. Pokarlal had gone to collect the outstanding amount from the excise contractor. But a case was registered against him by the contractor and he was arrested. Due to this development, there is a fear of lowering the morale of the excise officers. In such a situation, talks should be held with the top police officers for the legal release of Pokrlal, the memorandum stated.

SHO removed for negligence against liquor smugglers

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Jodhpur: A youth tried to commit suicide by jumping into Kaylana Lake in Jodhpur. Police informed the youth was under severe depression for the last few months as his wife along with his children didn’t return from her maternal home. “As soon as the youth jumped into the lake, a team of divers present on the spot too jumped into the water and fished him out. Later, police officials were informed about the incident,” police said.

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Sirohi: In the case of action against the liquor smugglers by the ATS, the Abu Road RIICO police station officer was charged with negligence. The accused police Inspector Harchandram was posted at the police line till further inquiry by SP Mamta Gupta. Along with this, an inquiry was opened against the CI regarding the smuggling case. On Friday, a truck full of liquor crossed into Gujarat state from the Abu Road RIICO police station area. The ATS team was continuously chasing that truck, however, the RIICO police did not take any action until they entered Gujarat. Due to this, the action was taken considering him guilty of dereliction of duty. SP Mamta Gupta ordered the guilty Station Officer Harchandram for line hazir.

Congress’ Hath Se Hath Jodo campaign conveners appointed

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Chairpersons of boards and panel have been given preference in the organisation Congress’ Haath Se Haath Jodo Abhiyan. Most of them have been appointed district coordinators for the campaign.

Waqf board chairman Khanu Khan Budhwali has been made the campaign’s district coordinator for Jaipur. Social welfare board chairperson Archana Sharma has been given Dausa while the responsibility for Jodh-

pur has been given to Craft & clay art board chairperson Dungar Ram Gedar. Keshkala board chairperson Mahendra Gehlot has been made the district coordinator of the campaign for Sikar. Sandeep Chaudhary, the

chairman of nomadic tribes board, has been given Udaipur.Soldiers’ welfare board chairman Ramsahay Bajiya has got Sriganganagar while

Villagers submitted a memorandum to the SP, demanding a fair investigation in the case registered against the Excise Inspector.

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was also made aware with the provisions of Agnipath entry scheme

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Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor & Niranjan Arya inspecting the guard at Rohat in Pali on Saturday.

The tricolor has became the centre of attraction at National Scouts and Guides Jamboree in Pali.

Depressed youth jumps into lake in Jodhpur, rescued

Vipra board chairman Mahesh Sharma has been given the responsibility for Tonk.

received a minor injury in the program two days ago after which he complained of pain in his finger. He was diagnosed with a minor fracture in finger following doctors put plaster on his hand.

Shanti Dhariwal got his finger fractured two days back.

CM Ashok Gehlot

from 5G. Reliance Industries Rajasthan President Umesh Bhandari said that this

service full of endless possibilities is a revolution in the telecom sector. “We will start 5G

service in Kota this month and from February in Bikaner and Ajmer also,” he said.

CM Ashok Gehlot at the launch of 5G service on Saturday. —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

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Couple dies

to electrocution in agricultural field

in Churu

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FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL

BY TRIDIB RAMAN

The author is a journalist and political commentator and views expressed are his personal

The new year has brought a new ray of hope for many politicians, especially for those who were waiting for their turn on the political pitch since the new year.

Trusted sources reveal that ‘this reshuffle of the Modi cabinet can happen anytime before the budget session i.e. between January 15 and 31. Before this, the BJP’s national executive meeting is being held on January 16-17. It is believed that in this, the extension of the term of the party’s national president JP Nadda can also be approved. Actually, the Sangh wants that at least till the 2024 general elections, the reins of the party should remain with Nadda. Notably, Nadda’s term is going to end on January 20. Sources reveal that 12 new ministers can be made at the centre and NDA allies are also going to get enough space in this expansion. For

example, a ministerial berth for Chirag Paswan of LJP is considered to be confirmed. The Akali Dal, which was crushed by the farmer’s movement, is also returning to the NDA fold and Harsimrat Kaur can again become a minister. Of the 12 Shiv Sena MPs who had joined the Shinde faction, any one could be made a minister. Piyush Goyal may again get the responsibility of Railway Ministry. The unprecedented support received by Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra in UP indicates that this time Rahul will again contest from Amethi and BJP has no trump card other than Smriti Irani to give him a fight. Thus, her ministerial chair is believed to be safe for the time being. States like Karnataka and Kerala may also get representation in the cabinet.

There are speculations that Narendra Singh Tomar will be dropped, perhaps owing to the ill handling of farmer agitation.

Do you remember American billionaire Darshan Singh Dhaliwal, who was stopped right after landing at Delhi airport from America on 23 October 2021 during the ongoing farmer’s movement in India. Indian agencies had interrogated him strictly at the airport and then from the airport itself, he was forced to board the flight back to America. Dhaliwal was accused of funding the langar of the farmer’s movement going on at the Delhi border. Dhaliwal has more than two thousand gas stations in America, his earnings are also immense. He is said to have a very personal relationship with the Badal family. When the Badalled Akali Dal government was in power in Punjab, Darshan Singh’s younger brother Surjit Singh Rakhra was a minister in that government. Dhaliwal also has a very personal relationship with Captain Amarinder Singh. When he was sent back from Delhi airport in 21, Parkash Singh Badal himself spoke to PM Modi about this and informed him about Dhaliwal’s charitable work, even during the 2004 Tsunami period, Dhaliwal helped common Indians through financial aid. It is said that India’s Ambassador to America Taranjit Singh Sandhu has also played an important role in persuading Dhaliwal. So, Dhaliwal’s name is surprisingly included in the list of 27 NRIs who have been honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman this year. Dhaliwal has also termed PM Modi as the best PM of the world now.

In the 9 assembly elections to be held in 2023 (Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Telangana, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura) and the 2024 general elections, the BJP is going to place a big bet on ‘Vistaraks’. Gujarat state president CR Patil showed its most successful use in the Gujarat assembly elections held last year. Inspired by Patil’s strategies, BJP is taking inspiration for the upcoming elections in these 9 states. Under which one vistarak is being appointed in every assembly constituency. This vistarak can be a former MP or MLA of the party or a senior office bearer of the party and the onus of securing victory on the said seat will also be that of the vistarak. The party is raising a large army of Vistaars across the country, this will also reduce the party’s dependence on the Sangh and these Vistaraks are proving to be the eyes, ears and nose of the party.

The work of delimitation and finalisation of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir has been completed. So, in such a situation, the implications of the statement of Tarun Chugh, BJP in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir, can be far reaching as he said that ‘when the snow of the litigants melts in May, then there can be an atmosphere of elections.’ Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra concludes in Kashmir and National Conference and PDP are participating in the concluding phase. Thus Congress has made it clear that in the upcoming elections of Jammu and Kashmir, it will be in an alliance with National Conference and Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP. On the other hand, the BJP intends to contest the polls alone in the elections.

17 leaders of Ghulam Nabi’s Democratic Azad Party have already joined Congress, so now Ghulam Nabi is not getting any interest from BJP. When Jammu had 37 seats, the BJP won 25 of these. The seats in Jammu have increased to 43 in the new delimitation, BJP intends to win all these seats. At the same time, 9 seats are reserved for ST i.e. Van Gurjar, out of which

It is really a matter of deep investigation that why the Sangh leaders, who have always been attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on social media and public forums, have changed their stand on Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Yatra? General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra - Champat Rai - and Trust Treasurer - Govind Dev Giri - have praised Rahul, and welcomed the yatra.

Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Ramlala temple, has written a letter to Rahul, appreciating his Bharat Jodo Yatra and giving him his best wishes. At the same time, BJP’s rebel Sadhvi Uma Bharti also openly said that devotion to Lord Ram and Hanuman ji is not the copyright of BJP.

The Sangh has made it clear in a way that the basic agenda of the Sangh is ‘Sarvajan Hitaya Sarvajan Sukhay’, that is, any leader who will talk about the interest of Hindus and the interest of the country, he will definitely get the support of the Sangh and its subsidiary organisations.

CM GEHLOT REVIEWS RAJASTHAN INT’L CENTRE WORK AT JHALANA

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday visited the under construction Rajasthan International Centre in Jhalana Institutional Area.

He reached the centre and took detailed information about the works from the officials. Gehlot said that the centre is being prepared on the lines of India International Centre in New Delhi and will be inaugurated soon.

JDA Commissioner Ravi Jain and other officials apprised the Chief Minister about the works of the centre.

It is noteworthy that in April 2013, the Chief

Minister laid the foundation stone of the centre. The Chief Minister was accompanied by UDH Minister Shanti

CM counters Montek Ahluwalia’s remark on old pension scheme

Jaipur (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday slammed former Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh for terming the move to bring back the Old Pension Scheme as “absurd move” pointing out that serving employees have the right to feel secure too.

Gehlot’s remarks came over Ahluwalia’s remark that the move by certain opposition-ruled state govts to bring back the Old Pension Scheme was an “absurd idea”

and a “recipe for financial bankruptcy”.

“If the country can have OPS for 60 years and etire an employee with pension, can’t a serving employee has the right to feel secure

too?” Gehlot told reporters here.

Ahluwalia had cautioned state governments that bringing back the OPS could be a regressive step and lead to financial insolvency.

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7 seats are in Kashmir Valley. BJP is also eyeing these reserved seats. Under this strategy, BJP has nominated Gulab Ali Khatana of Gurjar Bakarwal community to Rajya Sabha and he can also be made a minister in the center in the coming days. BJP’s alliance can also take shape with Sajjad Lone’s party. Anyway, BJP wants to make Jitendra Singh the Hindu CM of Jammu and Kashmir. This could prove to be Modi’s master stroke for 2024 for Modi. The issue of PoK’s merger with Kashmir is now in cold storage, because China is eyeing India on this issue, as China’s Silk Route passes through there.

Rajasthan Patrika Group event today Randhawa to visit Jpr today Annual function held at Banasthali, Tonk

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The 32nd Pandit Jhabarmal Sharma Memorial Lecture and Creative Literature and Journalism Award ceremony on behalf of Rajasthan Patrika will be held on Sunday at 10.30 am in Jaipur.

The main speaker of the function is Uday

Mahurkar, Chief Information Commissioner. The event will be held at the Patrika office in Jhalana institutional area. Creative literary and journalism awards will also be given on this occasion. The team of Patrika Group will also be awarded for the best works in different genres of journalism.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Congress state in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa will reach Jaipur from Chandigarh by road at 2 pm on Sunday. He will be on a 2-day tour of the state and will hold an important meeting in PCC’s war room. Hath Se Hath Jodo campaign coordinator RC Khuntia will also come to Jaipur Sunday.

Manoj Sharma

Tonk: A special annual function was organised at Banasthali Vidyapeeth located in TonkNiwai on Saturday in which Chairman of Vedanta Group, Anil Agarwal participated as the chief guest. On this occasion, march past was performed by the girl

students to the tunes of the band, along with the horse riding students showed amazing feats.

He interacted one-to-one with the girl students, answered their questions and inspired them to move forward in life, and also took information from the girl students taking pilot training.

Correspondents of Bharat24 to report news from all 70 assembly seats of Uttarakhand

Mayank Rai

Dehradun: The correspondents of Bharat24 news channel attended a programme at Press Club in Haridwar on Saturday. During this, the correspondents shared the experiences of the work done in the past with Dr Jagdeesh Chandra.

Channel’s News Control Room Head Sandeep

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In a short span of time, Bharat 24 Uttarakhand has selected such correspondents at every small and big place, who are very active and hardworking and will bring the news of Uttarakhand to the audience of Bharat 24.

The channel’s goal is to expand its reach as far as India. It was informed in the programme that every small and big news sent by 70 correspondents of Uttarakhand on Bharat 24 will be shown with priority.

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Congress General Secretary and Jharkhand in charge, Avinash Pande during a courtesy meet in New Delhi on Saturday.

Mishra, Consulting Editor Shishir Awasthi informed all the reporters about how every small

big news on 70 assembly seats will reach the viewers of Bharat 24. All the correspondents

also advised to stay connected with all the social media platforms of Bharat 24.

GOVT’S

SANGH’S SUPPORT FOR RAHUL’S VISIT

12 NEW MINISTERS MAY JOIN MODI GOVERNMENT

BJP HINTS AT ELECTIONS IN KASHMIR IN MAY!

Kumar Dhariwal, PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Pratap Singh Khachariawas, Ra-

jasthan Cricket Association President Vaibhav Gehlot, Principal Secretary UDH Kunjilal Meena and others.

CM SLAMS OPP OVER ITS REMARK ON ACB ORDER

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot being felicitated during his review visit in Jhalana on Saturday. Shanti Dhariwal, Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Ravi Jain, Lokesh Sharma and others also seen.

Ashok Gehlot

Gulab Kothari

Montek Ahluwalia

Shishir Awasthi, Sandeep Mishra, Mayank Rai and the team members with the Bharat24 logo.

(R) Shishir Awasthi and Sandeep Mishra interacting with the team of reporters in Haridwar.

Jaipur: On Saturday, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot hit back at the opposition BJP over the saffron party’s take on withdrawal of ACB order and stressed that it has not resulted in a negative for the state government.

myself said that we will get this order reviewed.

there is any mistake, we will take it back. The previous government had even banned printing news. There is a

of night and day between that and the recent order,” Gehlot said.

about corruption the chief minister said,

should also appreciate some things and then its credibility will increase. They just keep criticizing everything, that’s why their protest rally has failed.”

RIC is being constructed on the lines of India International Centre in New Delhi

Interior of the Centre will reflect the architecture of Rajasthan: CM

MRIDULA SHARMA cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Leopard Print is a pattern that replicates the skin markings of a leopard. Faux fur is used to imitate the look of actual leopard skin in this example, but it is also combined with a variety of colours to create prints for clothes, accessories, and interior design.

It's critical to differentiate between leopard print and leopard skin. Up until the 1960s, leopard skin was a popular material in high fashion; at that time, it stood for money, power and refinement. Leopard print is prized for its eyecatching appeal but does not require the death of endangered animals. Depending on the type of clothing or item, it might represent independence, confidence, sexuality,

and nonconformity when utilised in female clothes. Unless they are rock stars or deliberately trying to shock, men are less likely to wear leopard print. Having said that, sporting short sleeves or leopard print shoes exudes nonconformist confidence.

Fashion shows have been dominated by leopard print designs in 2018 & 2019, but then it’s never really gone away and it seems unlikely that it ever will.

Choose a figure-hugging LBD with an animal design, and wear sunglasses with it. The dress with the animal print will appear stylish, seductive and hot. It would look wonderful with unkempt hair and winged eyeliner. Add heels or flats to complete your look.

Girlfriends, it is a dress that can be changed for the winter.

Pastel hues can be used to emphasise or enhance an animal print dress with lovely hues. If you choose a pastel jacket, you should be fine to go. Adding an animal pattern to simple clothing may completely change the look.

For generations, people have used images of leopards and other felines to denote strength, independence and assurance. Let's dive into this fierce fashion world of Leopard Print with City First

FACE OF THE DAY!

Aries

MARCH 21 - APRIL 20

You are very generous by nature and also you are the backbone of your family. Today is a favourable day for business. You may postpone your study plans. You are very fortunate to have a great friend circle. Be careful of the words that come out of your mouth.

Gemini

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

Your spouse may make you spend more than you expected.

Fantastic day for investing money in stock market as you can make fortune. You need help on academic front and you should not shy away from asking. You miss your parents a lot and fear to loose them.

Leo

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

You love to live close to your family. Best day to buy gold and silver or any precious metal for investment sake. You are a child at heart and never let this child die. You have a big heart and you always help someone if you can. Video gathering is possible as you miss your social circle.

Libra

SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 22

Visit a doctor if you have any doubts about your health. Don’t attack stress even if you don’t have any. Let go of things that are not in your control. You want to have your own house and you will work hard to make your dream come true. Health remains perfect.

Sagittarius

NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22

Your spouse is someone who can do anything for your happiness. You are opportunist and this will make you successful one day. There may be delays in property possession and it won’t effect you. You are happy spending whole day at home.

Aquarius

JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19

You will feel amorous towards your wife. This is the best time try something new with life give yourself a new purpose. Work on your limitations, there can be no better time than this. You have more opposite sex friends and you may be judged sometimes.

Taurus

APRIL 21 - MAY 20

AKANKSHA DATT, Model

HEALTHY RESOLUTIONS TO FOLLOW IN 2023

masks, are also an important way to help protect against COVID-19 and the flu.

GET SCREENED

Steps you take now can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes, which is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes, including hospitalization or death.

DR HENA MARIAM cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

You need a break from day to tensions and the way to cope up with stress is to meditate. You must create an environment of understanding at home. You will succeed in any sort of examination if you put your heart and soul to it. Promotion can be expected even if other are not.

Cancer

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

You care about you lover but somehow hesitate in expressing that care. Don’t make friends for money and status rather make friends who will stick with you forever. On social front, you may have to spend some extra money in buying gifts for someone for some specific occasion.

Virgo

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23

You are a pro in your field and none can beat you. You give tough competition to people. Many people get inspired by you. You will get special treatment from your dear ones. Take stand where you need to, don’t run in the same direction where everybody else is going.

Scorpio

OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 22

You make sure to make things work your way. Never demotivate someone even if someone is not capable of doing something. You are most wanted by your friends. You can have romantic affair in office and a serious one. You will invest money in clothes and accessories today.

Capricorn

DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20

Scrumptious food is what you are craving for today. You always maintain cordial relationship with everyone. You workout daily to keep yourself fit. You may start a side business to earn extra money. You are not a jealous kind and you feel happy for others.

Pisces

FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20

Spend time talking with likeminded people as it will make you feel good for now.

Boisterous behaviour is what everyone needs right now, do whatever you can do to cheer everyone up. You will feel financially comfortable. Your personality will attract many eligible bachelors.

t's that time of year once more when people make New Year's resolutions with the intention of leading healthier lives. Fortunately, the American Medical Association (AMA) offers some recommendations for the promises that will have the biggest impact.

Start by being more physically active. The American Medical Association (AMA) advises that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week.

Many people kick off the start of each new year with unrealistic health resolutions. These are usually ambitious, immediate lifestyle changes that are very difficult to maintain. The good news is that small, positive health choices made right now can have long-lasting effects.

THE AMA'S 10 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A HEALTHY 2023

BE MORE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE

Adults should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderateintensity activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity.

BE UP TO DATE WITH VACCINATIONS

Being up to date with vaccinations including the annual influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone aged six months or older. Speak with the physician about the eligibility for a bivalent booster. Anyone with questions about the COVID-19 vaccines should speak with their physician and review trusted resources. Following evidence-based public health measures, such as physical distancing and wearing face

Statistical models show that since April 2020, millions of screenings for breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer diagnoses may have been missed due to pandemic-related care disruptions. Check with the physician to find out if you're due for preventive care, tests or screenings, and make an

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Manage stress—a good diet, sufficient sleep (at least 7.5 hours per night), daily exercise and wellness activities, such as yoga and meditation, are key ingredients to maintaining and improving your

health, but don't hesitate to ask for help from a mental health professional when you need it.

REDUCE INTAKE OF PROCESSED FOODS

Reduce your intake of processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages, especially those with added sodium and sugar— eat less red meat and processed meats, and add more plantbased foods, such as olive oil, nuts and seeds to your diet. Also, reduce your consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and drink more water instead.

Drinking sugary beverages, even 100% fruit juices, is associated with higher all-cause mortality risk, according to a study published in JAMA Network.

REDUCE ALCOHOL

If consuming alcohol, do so in moderation as defined by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans—up to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, and only by adults of legal drinking age.

QUIT SMOKING AND TOBACCO

Talk with your doctor about tobacco and e-cigarette use (or vaping) and how to quit—declare your home and car smokeand be aerosol-free to eliminate secondhand exposure.

FOLLOW DOCTOR'S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO MEDICATION

Follow your physician's instructions if prescribed pain medication or antibiotics— if you are taking prescription opioids or other medications, follow your

These measures are designed to keep you healthy and help your doctor spot certain conditions before they become more serious.

KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Understand your numbers and take the necessary steps to get high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, under control. Doing so will reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.

LEARN ABOUT THE RISK FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES

Check for the risk of type 2 diabetes by checking the fasting and random glucose.

YOUR

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

‘MUSICAL DRAMA’

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mitted in all major categories

2023 longlist, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Leading Actress. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali attended some important events in London as part of the BAFTA Awards campaign. The director delivered his

Sushmita & Rohman together again?

Being friends with your exes is nothing new in Bollywood. The trend goes back in time and we have seen several couples who share an amicable bond even after parting ways. One such ex-couple is Sushmita Sen and Rohman Shawl. A picture of Rohman attending Sushmita’s relative’s wedding in Kolkata along with her brother and sister-in-law is going viral on social media. Sushmita Sen’s brother Rajeev Sen took to his Instagram handle to share a couple of happy pictures with the entire family attending a wedding in Kolkata. In the first picture, he shared we can see Sushmita looking gorgeous in a golden floral print sheer saree. She is standing beside her brother. In the picture, we can see Sushmita’s father, and both her daughters. Behind them stood Rohman Shawl who was busy playing with Rajeev’s daughter. What caught our attention was the presence of Charu Asopa in this family picture as well.

IN RED

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Kangana Ranaut recently returned to the sets of her upcoming film Emergency in Mumbai. On Saturday, the Queen actress shared a BTS, which featured a couple of crew members of the film including choreographer Kruti Mahesh. Captioning the story, Ranaut wrote, “Choreographer on set today….. The director can take it easy ha ha… by the way we have 5 songs in #emergency it’s a musical drama (sic).”

The Panga actress further added, “I don’t know why people don’t expect songs in Emergency…. I love music. I might have just the longest song ever above 10 mins…. For interval block… And great music @ gvprakash.”

or Kiara Advani, the year 2022 has not only seen some of the best films releases—JugJugg Jeeyo and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, to name a couple—but also a fashion game that matches her professional prowess. The actor has won a berth as the most fashionable star of 2022 thanks to her excellent fashion selections and certain fashion risks. When promoting her work or walking the red carpet, the actor delivers a punch with each appearance, offering us one standout look after

Kiara just shared some photos from a Lenskart advertisement shoot, and she looked deadly in a bright red outfit. She wears a scarlet dress with a sweetheart neckline and a bandeau bust. Over the torso, the dress has cutouts that expose just the appropriate amount of flesh. We adore how the overlapping panels are subtly gathered for a feminine snug fit that accentuates the form. We would want to wear Kiara’s outfit all season long.

first-ever BAFTA masterclass this time, where he extensively spoke about his illustrious Bollywood career. However, the blockbuster outing, which featured Alia Bhatt in the titular role, failed to make it into the BAFTA 2023 longlist, to the disappointment of the cine-goers.

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much-awaited BAFTA 2023 longlist (British Academy Film Awards) has been finally announced in 24 categories. RRR, the SS Rajamouli directorial which emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters from India in 2022, has entered the BAFTA 2023 longlist in the ‘Film, not in the

English language’ category. The highly exciting update was announced by the makers of RRR, with a social media post on January 6, Friday. Gangubai Kathiawadi, the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial is, however, out of the BAFTA race. As per the reports, the Alia Bhatt starrer was sub-

for the BAFTA

Basu and Karan Singh Grover are currently on cloud 9 as they recently stepped into parenthood. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram handle to shared an adorable glimpse of her daughter and thanked God for this wonderful gift.

the video we can see Bipasha Basu playing with her daughter Devi. She can be seen wearing a peachcolored outfit while her baby girl can be seen resting her tiny feet on her

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CITY FIRST

The much-anticipated dog carnival with fantastic attractions and awards for canines will take place today at Dusshera ground, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur. Over hundreds of years of coexistence with human civilization, dogs have shown their vitality and worth.

The DOG SHOW, a wonderful initiative by Jagdeesh Chandra, is a fantastic chance for pet owners to showcase their paw friend’s talent, socialize their pets, meet veterinarians and provide awareness about pet health. Dogs of different breeds will be judged by Tomonori Aizawa from

Japan and Simon Sim from the Philippines, a one of its kind international jury for a dog show in Rajasthan. The highlight of the show will be the world record-breaking activity in which Oven the Bakery will bake the world’s largest cake for stray dogs. To break the previous world record, a 150 kg cake will be made at the dog show, which will later be fed to the

stray dogs of Jaipur. There will be an on the spot free entry where you can come along with your paw friend and indulge in various fun activities.

The pet owners will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that their furry companions woo the spectators with their wagging tails, wet noses and flamboyant yet charming demeanour.

SERENDIPITY OF JIFF FESTIVAL

CITY FIRST

The second day of the 15th Jaipur International Film Festival was graced by famous Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, prominent filmmaker Kamlesh Pandey, Pankaj Parashar, Vinay Waikul and JIFF Director Hanu Roj on Saturday. The inauguration was followed by the trailer launch of the film Bissau Mook Ramleela directed by Rajni Acharya.

Ramleela artists from Bissau were widely appreciated for their art and depiction of Ram Leela by the audience. The 15th Jaipur International Film Festival, running across 6 screens of INOX, simul-

taneously staged a screening of films for cinema lovers who turned up in great num bers to watch their fa vourite films. The Jaipur Film Mar ket commenced with an insightful session on Indian Cinema Yesterday, To day and Tomorrow.

Moderated by Vinod Acharya, the speakers of the session were Kamlesh Pandey, Pan kaj Parashar, and Vi

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

nay Waikul.

The 1st day of JFM got only bigger and better with famous Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre gracing the occasion.

Sharing her views on the Challenges of Filmmaking from Women’s & Men’s Perspectives, Sonali said, “From when I started my career, the stories

were told from a maledominated lens. The divide of so many years will take time to completely get rid of the bias. With digital platforms coming in, offering people to share their stories in so many ways and places, the times have changed. We have come a long way. More women are stepping in across all kinds of work from makeup artist to technician to DOP etc.” cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

CITY FIRST

Bitsians are excelling in various fields not only in the country but all over the world. BITS Pilani is making a name for itself with its service to Global Institutions, Companies and even the Army. This was said by Kumar Mangalam Chancellor BITS Pilani, while he was addressing BITSians delegates via video to-

day at the 5th edition of BITS-Pilani Alumni Global Meet 2023 (BGM) jointly organised by BITSAA International and BITSAA Jaipur Chapter.

Kailash Gupta, Chairman, BGM, further informed that the chancellor said that BITS has not become an institution but a synonym for success, which is the result of the hard work of Bitsians. After leaving BITS, they are

playing an important role as CEO of Top Institutions all over the world, owners of big startups and employing thousands of people by running their companies.

CEO, of BGM 2023, Alok Jain informed that the Bits of Social Impact book launch was also organised during the event, authored by Harsh Bhargava and Sai Prameela. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

The grand book launch of the book titled ‘Dulha Rai’s Conquest of Dausa: The early history of Kachwahas’ written by Devraj Singh, a member of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur and grandson of the Late Gayatri Devi took place at the Durbar Hall of Jaimahal recently. The book gives an informative and interesting read on the life and times of the legendary ‘bridegroom prince’, Dulha Rai. The inception of the kingdom of Dhundhar (later the princely state of Jaipur) is ascribed to Dulha Rai, who is remembered as the progenitor of the Kachwaha dynasty of Rajputana. His career and rise to power are deeply linked with the district of Dausa and its principal seat of power, the enigmatic Dausa Fort.

The collective art exhibition was organised at ICA Gallery, Amer Road on Saturday. The name of the exhibition was Sansriti which means taking birth again and again in the world and this is very true of art because, with each painter and sculptor, New arts are born. This exhibition is divided into two parts, in one part of which the exhibition of 8 famous painters and sculptors of the country has started, in which 33 paintings and 8 sculptures have been displayed. And the second part displayed the works of different painters and sculptors, in which more than 20 artists participated.

The Sonal-Saloni Maheshwari Charitable Trust distributed blankets to the helpless people in Jaipur on Thursday. The blanket distribution campaign was started from Governor’s residence Raj Bhavan in the presence of Governor Kalraj Mishra. Blankets were distributed to the needy the by Kalraj Mishra and Sonal-Saloni Maheshwari Charitable Trust founder chief social workers Gokuldas Maheshwari and Divyansh Maheshwari. The Governor lauded the trust wholeheartedly for this pious work and wished Gokuldas Maheshwari a very happy new year. On this occasion, Maheshwari told that this program of distribution of blankets will run regularly for a whole week in different places and major temples of the city.

A solo painting exhibition of Anu Vijay will be held at JKK from January 6 to 8. The exhibition was inaugurated by Padmashree Shri Tilak Geetai. The exhibition showcases a series called ‘Talent Unboxing’.

In the series of Net Theat programs, the budding classical music singer of the state Bhanu Kumar Rao enthralled the listeners who were enjoying the music by diving into the Sur Sagar by reciting the bandish of various ragas and raginis. Net Theat’s Rajendra Sharma Raju shared that under the first program of the new year, artist Bhanu shed a continuous stream of classical music. He enthralled the audience by singing Jhanak Shyam’s Paijania in Raageshwari and Rani Tero Chirjivo Gopal in Yaman. Guru Mahesh ji Ramayani, a block scholar of music and a strong speaker of Ramcharitmanas, was also specially present in the program.

Sonali Bendre

(L-R) Saneer Gogate, Kshitij Sharma, Sonali Bendre, K S Sridhar and Pragya

(L-R) Sai Prameela, Kailash Gupta, SBL Jain, Alok Jain and Harsh Bhargava Ashfaq Ali, Kapish Mishra, Devraj, Shakti Singh and Jain singh

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