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CELEBRATING VIJAYADASHAMI

PREZ, PM MODI’S

INSPIRING WISHES AMID COVID CRISIS New Delhi: On the eve of Dusshera, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and other leaders extended their greetings to the nation. PM Modi expressed hope that the festival of Dusshera brings new inspiration into everyone’s life.

“Good wishes to all countrymen on Vijaya Dashami. May this grand festival marking the victory of truth over untruth and of goodness over evil may bring new inspiration into everyone’s life,” PM Modi said in a tweet.

The country is celebrating Vijayadashami amid restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Ram Nath Kovind also extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Dussehra.

“Dussehra greetings and best wishes to all countrymen. This festival symbolizes the victory of truth over religion and falsehood over wrongdoing. I wish that this festival of joy, protects everyone from the effects of the epidemic and bring prosperity among the countrymen,” the President tweeted.

On Saturday, in a message, the President had said that Dussehra symbolises the triumph of good over evil.

“The festival is cele-

brated throughout India in different forms. This festival strengthens the cultural unity of India and inspires us to live in harmony, following the path of virtue and shunning evil,” he said.

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu extended his Dussehra greetings hoping that the festival brings peace, harmony, good health and prosperity.

“I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.

Celebrated with great fervour and zeal all over the country, Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil,” the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Naidu. Noting that while Dussehra is an occasion for family and friends to come together and celebrate, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr Naidu urged people to celebrate the festival this year, in a modest way by strictly adhering to the health protocols.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also shared best wishes on Dussehra, saying truth ultimately triumphs.

“Truth ultimately triumphs. Good wishes to all on Vijaya Dashami,” he said in a tweet in Hindi with the hashtag “HappyDussehra”.

Darjeeling: India wants an end to the ongoing standoff with China in Eastern Ladakh, but Indian soldiers will not allow even an inch of the country to be taken away by anyone, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday.

“India wants an end to the ongoing border tension with China and restoration of peace. This is our objective. But at times, some nefarious incidents keep happening. I am very confident that our soldiers will never allow even an inch of our land to be taken away by anyone,” Singh said after performing ‘Shastra Puja’ on the occasion of Dussehra at Sukna, headquarters of the Army’s 33 Corps in West Bengal.

“I can say with confidence and on the basis of concrete information that the courage and

Defence Minister after perfoming Shastra Puja

deeds of Indian soldiers during whatever has happened at the India-China border in Ladakh recently will be written in golden letters by historians,” Singh said.

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only way: Bhagwat as Rahul hits back

RBI GUV SHAKTIKANTA DAS TESTS POSITIVE Shaktikanta Das has tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday.  Requesting people who have recently come in contact with him to get tested or check their health, Das said he will isolate himself and will continue work.  Day-to-day functioning of RBI will go on normally and the Governor is in touch with deputy governors and other officers through video conferencing and telephone.

Giving update about his health, he said he is feeling fine and doesn’t have any major symptom.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

—Rajnath Singh,

Overriding China

 Reserve Bank of India Governor

President Ram Nath Kovind

I can say with confidence that the courage and deeds of Indian soldiers will be written in golden letters by the historians

 “I have tested COVID-19

positive. Asymptomatic.Feeling very much alright.Have alerted those who came in contact in recent days.Will continue to work from isolation. Work in RBI will go on normally. I am in touch with all Dy. Govs and other officers through VC and telephone,” he tweeted.

Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat called for India to grow bigger than China in terms of “power and scope” today, at the organisation’s key Vijayadashami celebrations.

“We intend to be friendly with all. This is our nature,” he said, adding, “mistaking our benevolence for weakness and attempts to disintegrate or weaken us by sheer brute force is unacceptable... if push comes to shove, we will not fall short of alertness, firmness and readiness.”

His remarks unleashed huge opposition criticism. “Deep inside, Mr Bhagwat knows the truth.

He is just scared to face it.

The truth is China has taken our land and GOI & RSS have allowed it,” Congress’s Rahul Gandhi tweeted, slamming the RSS which is the ideologi-

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat speaking during Dussehra event.

cal mentor of the BJP. “China’s role in the breakout of this pandemic may be disputable but its misuse of their riches by unleashing terror on the borders of Bharat and boisterous efforts to invade our territories are well-known to the whole world,” Bhagwat had said at the function this morning.

“Even in the past, the world has time and again witnessed China’s expansionist attitude. Turn to P6

DIWALI DHAMAKA

Gehlot gives out of turn appointment to 29 sportspersons Daily allowance of players will also be doubled: CM Naresh Sharma Jaipur: Considering the special efforts athletes make to bring laurels to Rajasthan, ‘sensitive’ Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, on Sunday, rolled out the biggest announcement yet for athletes, approving that 29 sports medalists

will be appointed in the state service on an out of turn basis. Along with this, players of the state will now get the double daily allowance.

As per the proposal, 11 players of category A will be appointed in Rajasthan Police Service, Rajasthan Excise Service, Rajasthan Forest

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Service, Rajasthan Education Department, and Technical Engineering Service. Out of these, 6 players will be appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police and 5 players will be appointed as Assistant Conservator of Forest.

Similarly, in category ‘B’, 11 players will be appointed as Police Sub Inspector, one player as Excise Guard, five players as Regional Forest Officer, and one player

as Physical Training Instructor-II. The Chief Minister has also taken an important decision to double the daily allowance that players currently get. Now the players participating in national level competitions will get Rs 1,000 in place of Rs 500 per day and the players participating in state-level competitions will get Rs 600 instead of Rs 300.

These important de-

cisions by Chief Minister Gehlot will create an atmosphere of sports in the state and encourage sports and sportspersons.

Meanwhile, excited over the approval to the proposal by the chief minister and the impetus it would provide to sports structure in Rajasthan, sports minister Ashok Chandana welcomed the development and said, “This is the biggest achievement of

my political career. I am well versed with the problems and challenges faced by athletes and sports persons be it social, financial and daily issues. Therefore, our departmental team completed the selection process by forming the out of term policy in record time. I thank Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for this. We have also started the recruitment process of around 450 athletes in C-category.”

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JODHPURIANS SEEK SOLUTION OF SEWERAGE DOUBLE-ENGINE LOCAL GOVT: Jodhpur residents expect two corporations will lead to more development Rajiv Gaur

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Jodhpur: The bifurcation of municipal corporations of Jodhpur, Jaipur and Kota has been criticised by the opposition parties but the residents of Jodhpur believe the decision would benefit them and lead to resolution of their issues.

In terms of development and expansion, Jodhpur has transformed into the category of metropolitan city after Jaipur and the population is expanding as such the municipal corporation has also been divided into two – JMC North and JMC South.

Jodhpur, being the second largest district of Rajasthan and home to a large number of political leaders, the residents feel with formation of two corporations, there would be acceleration in development. The elections would be held on 80 wards each of both the

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The biggest problem the Sun City residents are facing is of sewerage and drainage. There has been a problem of cleanliness also.

corporations on October 29 and November 1.

The biggest problem the Sun City residents are facing is of sewerage and drainage. There has been a problem of cleanliness also but that has been managed over the time with the government focusing on collection and disposal of garbage.

Earlier, Jodhpur had 65 wards but with formation of two corporations the number of wards has increased to

160. The residents are of the view that there would be two Mayors, two municipal commissioners, and two teams to take care of the city with which the problems would be solved quickly. The smaller size of the wards has also given hope to the residents of more focus on the local issues by the councillors. The voters feel that with smaller wards it would be easy for them to find their polling booths and

BJP workers accusing own party of cheating them: Joshi Yogesh Sharma Jaipur: Congress chief whip and Hawa Mahal MLA Mahesh Joshi on Sunday hit out at the BJP state president Satish Poonia for his comment that the BJP would not cheat people like “old Congress” did.

Joshi said that Poonia should look into his own affairs before commenting on others. “His own workers are accusing the party of cheating them logically. It seems that the BJP has cheated the local leaders and workers at the behest of the top leaders. The workers are talking of deception with them,” he said.

This is why Poonia should understand before accusing others.

Joshi said that Congress never betrayed its leaders and workers. Congress is a party that believes in principles and policies and has its own principles and own policies and its own history, which BJP did not have.

He said that the BJP even changed its name several times and had no principles.

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reach them easily.

“Resolving the long standing problems of drainage and sewerage will be our first priority.

We will also focus on improving basic amenities of Jodhpur,” Shailaja Parihar, Congress leader considered to be a contender for the mayoral post. Parihar said they also hoped to bring new schemes on the lines of Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Pune.

The ruling Congress is trying hard to win

Raje’s absence from poll material irks supporters First India Bureau

Mahesh Joshi

JOSHI ACCUSES BJP

On the issue of the Vidhan Sabha session, Joshi said that important bills would be brought in the Vidhan Sabha session starting on October 31. He said that there would be important discussions in the session about issues concerning the public. The way the BJP changed the agri-

cultural laws, both the Congress and the farmers are against it. “We are with the farmers and the general public in every way. We will work to provide relief to the general public and the farmers. If change is required inlaws, Congress government will take a stand,” he said.

Jodhpur: The supporters of former CM Vasundhara Raje are upset over her absence from the publicity material being used for the municipal corporation elections.

In Jodhpur, the BJP is banking on works done during its regime in the JMC but some rebels are giving it a tough time and now Raje supporters have further added to the problems.

BJP Youth leader Jugal Panwar said that the absence of Raje from the poll material being used by the candidates during campaigning. He said the party candidates were asking for votes on the name of Raje and several development works carried out during her tenure but her photos were missing from the poll material.

both the boards and connect the dots of the state government with the corporations. The opposition BJP is claiming to continue its winning streak in the corporations and take their development agenda further.

BJP’s Indira Rajpurohit, who is contesting with an eye on the mayoral post, said the last board was of the Bharatiya Janata Party and under the leadership of the then Mayor

Ghanshyam Ojha Jodhpur’s picture and destiny was changed a lot.

“But still there is scope for a lot of improvement and I am contesting keeping that in mind,” she said.

“Be it the problem of drainage or sewerage, I tried to solve the problems to a large extent during my tenure but still there is scope for more works of development,” said senior BJP leader and former Mayor Ghanshyam Ojha.

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Jaipur: BJP President JP Nadda on Sunday said that a national ebook will be prepared which will be consisting of all the social works carried out by the Centre.

Speaking at a virtual event in New Delhi to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various BJP district offices in Rajasthan, Nadda said that a document should be made of the social works that we have done.

—Shaitan Singh Sankhla, Philanthropist

When two municipal corporations have been made in Jodhpur, local trains could also be run to solve the problem of traffic. The tourists visiting Jodhpur would also get a local train journey at a cheaper rate that would generate income and expand facilities. “It is expected that both the boards of the municipal corporation will try to do something new in the development of Jodhpur.

—Vimala Gattani, Social worker

‘Cong has done immoral act by dividing Jaipur into two municipal areas’ Aishwary Pradhan Jaipur: BJP MLA and party’s in-charge for Jaipur Heritage Municipal Corporation election Vasudev Devnani on Sunday said that Congress has divided Jaipur into two municipal corporations for promoting such elements that divide society for taking political mileage. He said that Congress has done an immoral act by dividing Jaipur into two municipal areas.

“It has been the nature of the Congress to divide. It has divided Jaipur into two munic-

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ipal corporations for taking political mileage and promoting such elements that worked to divide Jaipur,” Devnani said.

Congress government carved out Jaipur Heritage Municipal Corporation, which has

a sizable minority population, after coming into power in the state.

Jaipur was divided into Jaipur Heritage and Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation.

He further said, “But, BJP will not let the Congress make Jaipur an-

ELECTION CAMPAIGN At the election of Municipal Corporation Jaipur Greater, BJP candidate from Ward 149 Ashpreet Kaur started her election campaign early in the morning with Kalicharan Saraf, Chandra Bhatia, Devendra Singh Shunty and other BJP workers.

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JP Nadda speaks during the foundation stone laying ceremony and inauguration of various district BJP offices of Rajasthan via video conferencing, at BJP HQ in New Delhi on Sunday.

“We are compiling all these and making a national e-book which will be translated into 9 languages of the UN,”

he said. “All of you, on the heroic soil of Rajasthan, have made a good decision, and carried forward the office

programme to strengthen the organisation. I salute such a brave land and congratulate the party workers of Ra-

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Development has taken place in Jodhpur along with the gradual expansion of many facilities. “When both the municipal boards will work for revenue, there will be new employment opportunities also. Jodhpur will become a city equipped with all basic amenities that will definitely boost tourism but also take Jodhpur forward commercially.

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jasthan who are carrying out the inauguration of two offices and laying the foundation stone of six offices,” he said.

The BJP chief stated that when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of the country in 2014, he had wished BJP to be determined to work for a long time, so the BJP should have a good office in every district.

BJP State President Satish Poonia, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Leader of Opposition Gulabchand Kataria, General Secretary Madan Dilawar, Vice President Ajay Pal Singh, and other leaders attended

the event through video conference.

“The party offices are centres of values. The parties that run from offices, they move forward. Those that are run from family, remain centred around a family,” Nadda took a dig at the Congress.

Nadda inaugurated the offices of Bhilwara, Rajsamand districts, and laid the foundation stones for the new offices of Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Alwar, Dholpur, Udaipur, and Bharatpur districts.

other Hyderabad and Congress MLAs here become Asaduddin Owaisi.” He said that relief material was distributed to Congress supporters and a certain section during lockdown triggered due to the coronavirus pandemic crisis whereas a large section was deprived of ration kits.

Last year, Congress legislators supported stone pelters on a religious procession, but BJP and people of Jaipur will not let Congress aim to make Jaipur another Hyderabad, he said.

‘BJP to oppose proposed agri bills in assembly’ First India Bureau Jaipur: Questioning the Congress govt’s move to call an assembly session to pass bills against the farm laws enacted by the centre, the opposition BJP on Sunday said that the state govt’s decision to not implement the laws is against the farmers.

“The state govt is saying that a provision of a 3-year jail term will be made if a trader purchases farm produce from farmers below the minimum support price. The entire country knows that procurement above MSP remains 8-10 percent and rest trading is done in the open market.

If such provision will be made then which trader will come to Rajasthan to purchase produce,” BJP spokesperson Ramlal Sharma said. Sharma said that BJP will oppose the proposed bills in the assembly session which is beginning from October 31.

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Jaipur: The number of new Corona cases in the state is reducing continuously, but slowly.

On Sunday, the state reported 1,821 new cases of corona and 13 deaths.

Two deaths each were reported from Jaipur and Jodhpur; while one death each was reported from Ajmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Dholpur, Jhunjhunu, Tonk, Sikar, Kota and Udaipur.

Jaipur reported 339 cases on Sunday. The good news is that the number of patients recovering is increasing regularly as 2,240 patients recovered during the past 24 hours. The number of active patients in the state also dropped down to 16,668.

Khinvsar MLA, Narayan Beniwal; Shergarh MLA, Mina Kanwar Rathore along with her husband, Ummed Singh Rathore tested Corona positive on Sunday. They will remain ‘home quarantined’ for 14 days.

The Corona frontline warrior, Principal of SMS Medical College, Dr Sudhir Bhandari has also been diagnosed corona positive and is under treatment at his home. Dr Bhandari has been working to combat

Sawai Madhopur. A resident of Hanumatpura village in the Boli police station area, registered a complaint against two youth of his village for luring and gang raping his 15-year-old niece.

SHO Naresh Meena said that according to the report submitted, the minor girl had gone to a nursery to pick up wood for the cooking fuel, when she was abducted by the youngsters of the village on false pretext.

They first took her to Pipalda and then

Malarna Dungar and later raped her by taking turns in the nursery itself at around 4 pm.

The victim’s uncle caught the two accused and handed them over to the Boli police.

District Superintendent of Police, Sudheer Chaudhary is monitoring the entire case while investigation is being done by Deputy Superintendent of Police, (Rural), Rakesh Rajora.

The police have registered a case under POCSO Act and several sections of rape.

Jaipur. The customs officers at the Jaipur International Airport on Sunday, arrested a passenger from the toilet and seized gold biscuits weighing 1.225 kg worth Rs 65 lakh in the market.

Customs Commissioner Subhash Agrawal said that a chartered flight SG 144 landed on the airport at 10:00 am and all the passengers of the flight were being properly checked while passing through the

green channel when one of the passengers rushed to the toilet without getting checked.

The customs team followed the passenger and caught him while he was coming out of the toilet.

Initially, the passenger did not reveal anything but when thoroughly questioned he revealed hiding two gold biscuits in the toilet flush.

The customs officer officials recovered the two gold biscuits from

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Rajsamand: Two children were drowned in a pond in Tibana village, where they had gone to take bath on Sunday.

The incident occurred under Bhim police station, where the victims had gone to a village to attend a family function, the policemen told.

They reached the pond and entered the water to take a bath, but they slipped into the deep water and drowned, the cops said while informing about the incident. When they did not return till late, their family members started looking for them and found their clothes near the pond.

The bodies were handed over to family members after the post-mortem was conducted.

Kota/Jaipur: The member of erstwhile royal family Ijyaraj Singh on Sunday burnt the effigy of demon king Ravana as per the traditional ritual in Kota amid the corona pandemic this year.

Social distancing norms were followed in the 127th Dussehra event in which Singh shot an arrow to burn the effigy.

Lakhs of people attend the Dussehra fair in Kota but this year, due to the corona pandemic, the events were held with simplicity and with a limited number of people.

The effigy of Ravana was 12 feet tall. Kota north municipal corporation’s administrator Vasudev Malawat, Kota south municipal corpo-

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AVINASH PANDE @avinashpandeinc Non-Cooperation Movement was a great success as it got massive encouragement from millions of Indians.

This movement proved that the Gandhian technique of non-violet agitation were largely successful in mobilizing masses. #Dharohar

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2 kids drown in pond at Rajsamand

there.

A senior customs department officer while sharing further about the shocking incident, said that the arrested passenger is being questioned and it is being assumed that he had smuggled the gold just before Diwali to sell it in Jaipur and some local jeweller might be involved in the case.

The arrested passenger will be presented in the court on Monday, the custom official added while speaking in detail about the case.

Kishangarh: Three persons were killed and one other was injured when the car they were travelling in, collided with a truck trailer coming on the wrong side at the Ajmer-Jaipur Highway, police said.

The deceased were travelling in a car from Ajmer to Jaipur, when a trailer coming in the wrong direction hit their car. The ‘head-on’ collision was so fierce that four car occupants were stuck badly inside the vehicle and the neck of one of the occupants

Jaipur cops bust betting gang, 4 held Jaipur: Jaipur police have busted a gang involved in betting by arresting four persons.

Cops recovered 27 mobile phones, one laptop, voice recorder, power cable along with two registers containing details of betting worth Rs. 1.60 crore. DCP West Pradeep Mohan Sharma said that the accused identified as Himanshu Sharma, Dinesh Sharma, Rahul Saini & Shahzad Hussain were betting since September on IPL matches in a rented flat in Harmara area.

The damaged tractor trolley which mowed the labourers on NH 8.

was severed. Three of them died on the spot while one has been rushed to a hospital. After the accident, the highway was jammed for a long time. A team from Gandhinagar po-

lice station reached the spot and retrieved the bodies from the car and sent them to the mortuary. The trailer was seized and the car was lifted with the help of a crane and traffic was

GOVERNOR MISHRA PRAYS FOR STATE’S PEACE, PROSPERITY

Jaipur: The winter schedule for all the airports in the country including Jaipur came into effect from Sunday.

Corona has permitted a comparatively less number of increased flights in the new schedule.

The new schedule has 41 flights from Jaipur airport compared to 38 earlier. Out of these, 14 flights will be operated

by Indigo airlines, 10

Jaipur: Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra and his wife, Satyawati Mishra offered prayers at Raj Rajeshwar temple at Raj Bawan and prayed for the prosperity and peace in the state.

Mishra along with his wife, performed kanya Pujan in the Shiva temple. He offered obei-

sance to Goddess Gauri, Lord Shiva and Lord Rama and prayed for public welfare.

It is noteworthy that the Governor recited Durga Saptashati and Ramayana for the entire nine days in Navratri to pray for freeing the state of the Covid-19 infection.

z 6:10 am Indigo Flight 6E-5343 for Mumbai. z 8:30 am Go Air Flight G8-389 for Mumbai. z 10:10 am SpiceJet Flight SG-774 for Bengluru. z 2:50 pm SpiceJet Flight SG-8714 for Delhi. z 4:30 pm SpiceJet Flight SG-773 for Hyderabad. z 8:45 pm Go Air Flight G8-218 for Delhi.

3 FLIGHTS OFF THE SCHEDULE z 9:40 am Indigo Flight 6E-7289 for Indore. z 8:50 am Indigo Flight 6E-626 for Pune. z 6:20 pm Indigo Flight 6E-6819 for Hyderabad.

hi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad,

visible on dussehra celebrations as no public fairs were organised and effigies of Ravana were not burnt like every year. No such fair was organised at Adarsh nagar ground, New gate Ramlila ground and Pratap Nagar.

Constable held hostage, cops attacked Chittorgarh: A constable was held hostage at village Rawatpura of Barisadari police station area of the district on Sunday and when a police team went to rescue him, the villagers attacked them also.

According to the police, the villagers used lathis, stones, and even swords to attack the police team in which half a dozen police personnel including Badisadari SHO Ramroop Meena were injured.

The police have detained more than 10 people in this regard.

ATS to work with Bikaner police on crime incidents Laxman Raghav

6 NEW FLIGHTS FROM JAIPUR

But the catch is that the new schedule will connect 12 cities viz. Del-

regulated. The police were trying to identify the occupants of the car, which is registered in Jaipur. After the accident, the trailer driver escaped from the spot and the police are searching for him.

In another accident, a speeding truck trailer critically injured halfdozen labourers working at divider on NH-8.

The speeding trailer first hit a tractor-trolley and then mowed the labourers on the roadside. The injured labourers were taken to Kishangarh government hospital.

Governor Kalraj Mishra offers prayers at Raj Rajeshwar temple.

41 new flights to operate from Jaipur airport flights by SpiceJet, 6 flights each by Air India and Air Asia; while Go Air will operate 5 flights.

With the tourist season in Rajasthan picking up in the month of November, it is being assumed that some more flights might be added from November 15, 2020 or December1.

The new schedule has 6 new flights from Jaipur which include 3

by SpiceJet, 2 by Go Air and 1 flight by Indigo.

ration administrator Kirti Rathore and other officials were present on the occasion.

In Jaipur, the festival of Dussehra was also observed at several places but under the fear of corona.The impact of coronavirus was quite

Admn assures assistance to family of killed businessman, BJP not enthused

WINTER SCHEDULE

Kashiram Chaudhary

Effigy of the demon king Ravana being burnt on the occasion of Dussehra in Jaipur.

—PHOTO BY SUMAN SARKAR

3 DIE IN CAR-TRAILER COLLISION, LABOURERS HURT IN OTHER MISHAP

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COVID-19 for the past seven months without any break. He has been playing the crucial role ofthe advisor to the state government for Corona management.

The doctors of SMS Medical College wished him a speedy recovery.

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Pune, Guwahati, Amritsar, Varanasi and Agra.

The flight to Indore has

been stopped after its last take off on Saturday.

Bikaner: In view of the increasing crimes in the area, a team of the Rajasthan Anti terrorism Squad will work with the Bikaner district police to crack crime cases and check further violence, said Additional Director General of ATS Ashok Kumar Rathore who reached Bikaner on Sunday and held meeting with IG Prafulla Kumar, SP Prahlad Krishnia and other officers.

Rathore said an action plan has been prepared at headquarters level under which strict watch would be kept at the hardcore criminals and activities in jails would also be under watch.

“Fear in criminals and confidence in the public is the motive of the police. The public need not panic panic as Bikaner police is working on the cases,” Rathore said.

A team formed by the state Bharatiya Janta Party, on the incidents of firing and rising crimes in the city, also met the

district administration on Sunday and demanded arrest of the culprits and financial assistance to the family and job to wife of businessman Giriraj Agarwal.

Two unidentified masked men had shot dead Agarwal, 40, and fled away with his bag stashed with cash on October 23 night.

District collector Namit Mehta informed the team that the family of the deceased was getting Rs 5 lakh and efforts were on for a contractual job for his wife. The BJP leaders, however, demanded financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh and a permanent job.

The BJP team included BJP MP Swami Sumedhanand who toured city for an hour and talked to the people and later told the district collector that there was an atmosphere of fear among the people.

Security will be provided to BJP district general secretary Mohan Surana from Monday.

There had been an incident of firing on Surana’s nephew Narendra Surana on October 19.

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The postaccession history of J&K has been a victim of the battle of narratives.

Narratives were built and promoted to downplay the Dogra ruler and the Dogras while giving the credit to Sheikh Abdullah and his party Jammu & Kashmir National Conference popularly referred to as NC. Like history is written by the victor, the winner in the battle of narratives is also powerful.

Undoubtedly, with the help of Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sheikh and his party emerged as the most powerful overshadowing even the Maharaja who was finally forced to live in exile till he died

ctober 26th is a red-letter day in Indian history. On this day in 1947 the then ruler of the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir finally signed the Instrument of Accession (IOA) paving the way for the merger of the princely state with India. The delay in signing the Instrument of Accession and its subsequent implications leading finally to a Pak Armyled attack to forcibly annex the State which began on October 22, 1947. Consequent to the signing of IOA, the first wave of Indian soldiers air landed at Srinagar airfield on the morning of October 27 to save the state from marauding tribal raiders hired as mercenaries by the Pakistan Army.

October 26th 26th referred to as the Accession Day did not get the due recognition it deserved because of the subsequent Kashmiri politics.

The post-accession history of J&K has been a victim of the battle of narratives. Narratives were built and promoted to downplay the Dogra ruler and the Dogras while giving the credit to Sheikh Abdullah and his party Jammu & Kashmir National Conference popularly referred to as NC. Like history is written by the victor, the winner in the battle of narratives is also powerful. Undoubtedly, with the help of Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sheikh and his party emerged as the most powerful overshadowing even the Maharaja who was finally forced to live in exile till he died. His cremation was also done at the place of exile and only his ashes were brought to his erstwhile kingdom which he had very diligently and proudly acceded to India. “It was the bad luck of His Highness that both the most influential powers of that time namely the British Government and Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru were against the Maharaja for their own reasons,” lamented Dr Karan Singh.

The popular narrative revolves around the theory that “But for Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah, Kashmir wouldn’t have been part of India.”

While it attempts to portray Sheikh and Nehru as the heroes and saviour of Kashmir, it totally downplays to the extent of ignoring the contribution of the then ruler of Jammu & Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh and the valiant State

ACCESSION DAY WITH A DIFFERENCE

Forces led by the Dogra officers. The initial onslaught of the attackers was resisted valiantly by the men of 4 Kashmir Infantry (presently 4 JAK Rifles) commanded by a second world war veteran Col Narain Singh, OBE. The then Prime Minister of the princely state Mehr Chand Mahajan has recorded in his the book “Looking Back”, “In Muzaffarabad and Domel, the gateway to Kashmir, there was only a battalion of State Forces commanded by Colonel Narain Singh, but this unit had about 40 percent Muslims who could not be trusted in the communal situation that had arisen.

Despite the word from Maharaja to disarm this part of his unit Col Narain was not ready to do so on the plea that they were his most loyal soldiers and had served under him in Burma and elsewhere in the Great War. He met his death at the hands of his own Muslim soldiers who joined the raiders. A large number of fellow Dogra soldiers were also assassinated at Domel.” It was the treachery of Muslim troops of the State Forces that opened the road to Muzaffarabad and Srinagar. Later the Dogra soldiers under the command of Brigadier Rajendra Singh, Chief of Staff of the State Forces, fought the last man last round and tried to prevent them from reaching the capital Srinagar. Brig Rajendra Singh attained martyrdom in the line of duty and was awarded Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) posthumously. The Dogras of Jammu to date hold a grudge that despite being promised by none other than the defence

SUBSEQUENT POLITICS PLAYED BY THE KASHMIRI POLITICIANS MADE ACCESSION DEBATABLE. THIS WAS DONE TO SECURE A SPECIAL STATUS FOR THE STATE ON THE PLEA OF SAFEGUARDING THE MAJORITY OF MUSLIMS AND THE KASHMIRI IDENTITY IGNORING THE FACT THAT THE STATE WAS AN AMALGAMATION OF THREE REGIONS NAMELY JAMMU, KASHMIR, AND LADAKH

minister of the nation George Fernandez to upgrade the award to Param Vir Chakra (PVC), the promise remains unfulfilled to date.

The role played by local Kashmiris particularly Maqbool Sherwani also deserves praise but the contribution of State Forces cannot be ignored and credit due to them must be given.

Subsequent politics played by the Kashmiri politicians made accession debatable.

This was done to secure a special status for the state on the plea of safeguarding the majority of Muslims and the Kashmiri identity ignoring the fact that the state was an amalgamation of three regions namely Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. The tunnel vision of Sheikh and his party blatantly ignored the other two regions who complained of regional discrimination. A state within the state was created with full support from Nehru with the inclusion of Articles 370 and 35A in the Indian Constitution. There was resistance from the people of Jammu & Ladakh. A movement was launched in Jammu to oppose Do Pradhan, Do Nishan and Do Vidhan (Two PMs, Two Flags, and Two Constitutions). The agitation was

dubbed as communal by Nehru and suppressed. It picked up momentum with Jan Sangh, a newly emerged nationalist party also joining the moment. Its founder president Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee became the victim of vindictive politics of the Sheikh and died while in custody in Srinagar. Possibly, the first case of the custodial killing of independent India. The struggle for the total integration of the state with the rest of the country for which abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A was essential continued thereafter. The struggle was long and arduous. It finally came to an end on August 5, 2019, when the Modi government announced its epoch-making decision of abrogating the said articles which was approved by 2/3rd majority in both houses of Parliament. The government also announced the decision of reorganisation of the state by dividing it into two Union Territories effective October 31, 2019. While the decision received an overwhelming response in Ladakh, the response in Jammu was mixed. However, after understanding the government’s logic for the same the resentment gradually subsided?

The people began to see a

new ray of hope especially in Jammu because they had been the victim of regional discrimination. The new UT administration was welcome by the people hoping for fair play and equality for both regions. However, the grouse of discrimination still remains despite the administration’s best efforts to be fair. Many blame it on the old mindset of the bureaucracy despite the changing environment. This is one aspect that needs to be addressed by the UT administration holistically. The new government has come down heavily against corruption with central anticorruption laws becoming applicable in the UT. This has created a scare among the high and mighty who had used their official authority for personal benefits or/and for benefitting their cronies. Law and order have improved and terrorism is on the decline. Separatist forces under the banner of Hurriyat have been made defunct and marginalised. Tricolour flies proudly all across J&K on government buildings and other places. The youth is coming out in hordes to join the state police, army, and central paramilitary forces. The word ‘alienation’ is used more often by the disgruntled politicians who have been boycotted by the public but on the ground the alienation though not totally removed is minimal. The UT has announced 100% coverage of its population for health insurance under Ayushman Bharat.

The discriminated and neglected members of the West Pakistan refugee’s community, the Balmikis, and the Gurkhas were overjoyed with their newly attained identity and freedom. STs were happy with their political empowerment. The women also expressed joy at being treated equal citizens by ending their discrimination.

Despite the effects of Covid, substantial development has taken place. UT government emphasis has been on completing the long-overdue languishing projects, improve connectivity, better health infrastructure, and implementation of Aatm Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. The government has been transparent to the extent that it for the first time hoisted

Immunization is the best weapon against poverty

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recent poll found that one in three Americans would not be willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, while anti-vaxxers have reportedly gained at least 7.8 million new social media followers since 2019.

Like the pandemic itself, anti-vax misinformation and rumors know no borders. The biggest tragedy is that the resulting vaccine hesitancy threatens to hurt poor people the most.

The poor have already been hit hardest by the pandemic, losing lives, livelihoods, and access to nutrition and health care. Increasing numbers of women and children from marginalized populations are falling outside the reach of public services – as reflected in the increased incidence of gender-based violence, the rise in teenage pregnancies, and

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the decline in skilled birth attendance. One million more children could die in the next six months because of the pandemic’s knock-on effects, with the bulk of these deaths occurring among the poor.

Vaccines protect up to three million lives every year. That is because they are often the first and only health service to reach poor households. People living in squalid conditions bereft of basic sanitation, safe drinking water, hygiene, cleansing agents, and adequate nutrition are most at risk of contracting and dying from vaccine-preventable diseases. And when ill, they often lack the financial means to access health care. Timely protection with vaccines, which keep diseases in poor communities at bay and reduce preventable child deaths, is therefore their best bet for survival.

By spreading misinformation, anti-vaxxers are increasing the risk of deaths among poor children. An explosion of vaccination-related falsehoods in the Philippines is a major reason why the country’s childhood immunization rate has plummeted from 87% in 2014 to 68% today. This resulted in a resurgence of polio and measles cases last year, with the

poor bearing the brunt.

Similarly, in Cameroon, false rumors that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine causes sterility is scaring parents into refusing it for their daughters.

This has put millions of girls at risk of a virus that causes up to 90% of all cases of cervical cancer, which kills 311,000 women every year, primarily in low-income countries. Girls from

poor communities need this vaccine the most, because they often have no access to cervical cancer screening, and their families cannot afford expensive treatment.

The HPV vaccine is their best protection.

Most women who die of cervical cancer are in the prime of their youth, and leave behind infants and children. Their deaths thus have profound social and

economic costs, especially in poorer settings. Do antivaxxers consider these implications?

The threat posed by misinformation is not confined to HPV vaccines. Equally dangerous anti-vax theories, often circulated via social media, make millions of children vulnerable to other highly preventable diseases and threaten to prevent the world from benefiting fully from COVID-19 vaccines when they become available.

The pandemic has upended the entire world, causing immense uncertainty and anxiety. The development of COVID-19 vaccines – and rapid, fair, and equitable access to them – is the only way to end this crisis swiftly. But it won’t end unless and until we boost people’s resilience to false information and build confidence in vaccines.

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on the web all the developmental projects carried out by it and invited observations from the public. The naysayers continue to criticise but the results are visible on the ground.

For employment generation, the government has launched a fast track project. It is not feasible for the government to undo the entire mismanagement, adhocism, and arbitrariness of the previous regimes in such a short span.

There are few voices being raised in Jammu for the grant of separate statehood? In the national interest and under the prevailing security environment this is not the right time for such a demand. Political and economic empowerment of the Jammu region will ensure that these demands are minimised. The government of India will have to factor in the aspirations of the people of Jammu in any action they take in the future with relation to the UT. A thorough overhaul of the bureaucracy is needed to steer the UT out of the present mind-set and inertia.

The UT administration needs to be applauded for setting the right two mistakes done by the Kashmir centric leadership as regards holidays in the erstwhile state were concerned. The celebration of 13 July as Martyrs’ Day with official sponsorship was a grave injustice to the sentiments of Kashmiri Pundits and the people of Jammu & Ladakh. It has been done away with from the current year. Secondly, the Accession Day, a historical event in the history of the state, received no official recognition.

It was celebrated with gusto by various political and social organisations in Jammu but without the government’s participation. This historic wrong has also been rectified with an official holiday on 26th October and due recognition of the Accession Day. That is why this year’s Accession Day is different on two counts. It is the first Accession Day celebration after reorganisation and with a proper holiday. Let us pledge to uphold One Nation, One Constitution, and One Flag and bid goodbye to sub-nationalism forever.

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NITISH KUMAR WILL BE BEHIND BARS IF LJP COMES TO POWER: CHIRAG PASWAN

Addressing a rally in Dumraon, Buxar, the LJP leader sought votes from BJP supporters for a “Nitish-free government” Buxar: Chirag Paswan, Goddess Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader, claimed at Sita temple ‘People hate energyless, a rally on Sunday that Chief Minister Nitish in Sitamarhi conservative Nitish Kumar’ Kumar would be behind bars if his party is voted to power. “Nitish Kumar and his officers will be behind bars if we come to power,” Paswan said.

Addressing a rally in Dumraon, Buxar in the run-up to polling in Bihar, Paswan raised several questions before the present state government.

“Alcohol ban in Bihar has failed. Illicit liquor is widely being sold and Nitish Kumar is receiving kickbacks,” Paswan said.

The LJP leader sought votes from BJP supporters for a “Nitish-free government”.

“I request you to please vote for LJP candidates to implement #Bihar1stBihari1st.

Alcohol ban in Bihar has failed. Illicit liquor is widely being sold and Nitish Kumar is receiving kickbacks,” Paswan said while raising several questions before the present government.

—FILE PHOTO

Everywhere else vote for the BJP. The coming government will be a #Nitish-free government,” he tweeted in Hindi.

Paswan, chief of the LJP--a former ally of

the NDA--has been vocal in his criticism of Kumar, who is the chief ministerial candidate of the NDA. He has, however, pledged support to the Prime Minister, calling himself

“Modi’s Hanuman” Bihar Assembly elections will be held in three phases on October 28, November 3, and November 7. The result will be declared on November 10. —ANI

Sitamarhi: Few days ahead of Bihar elections, LJP chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday asserted that if voted to power his party will construct a temple for Goddess Sita in Sitamarhi which will be bigger than Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

“I want a temple bigger than Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to be built for Goddess Sita in Sitamarhi. Lord Ram is incomplete without Goddess Sita, and vice versa. So, a corridor connecting Ayodhya’s Ram Temple and Sitamarhi should be constructed,” Paswan told ANI. Chirag also offered prayers at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi. —ANI

Patna: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged that the overwhelming crowds at his rallies show that people are not just angry but hate “energyless, conservative and narrow-minded” Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

“The crowd at our rallies show that people are not just angry with Nitish Kumar but they hate him now, this is the level of their angst. Keeping aside caste, creed, class and religion, people are contesting Bihar Elections now on the issue of unemployment,” Yadav said. —ANI

OWAISI RESPONDS TO RSS CHIEF’S CAA REMARKS ‘Our Hindutva is not about clanging ‘WE’RE NOT KIDS TO BE MISGUIDED’ utensils: Uddhav Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks that “some people misled our Muslim brothers” on the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act drew a sharp response from AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday.

“We’re not kids to be ‘misguided’. BJP didn’t mince words about what CAA+NRC were meant to do. If it’s not about Muslims, just re-

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday took multiple digs at BJP during his party Shiv Sena’s annual Dussehra rally in Mumbai.

“We are being asked about Hindutva, that why are we not re-opening temples in the state.

They say my Hindutva is different from that of Balasaheb Thackeray.

Your Hindutva is about clanging bells and utensils, our Hindutva is not like that. Those questioning our Hindutva now were hiding with tail between their legs when Babri mosque was demolished,” said Uddhav.

The Shiv Sena leader was referring to a letter sent by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s letter to him earlier this month.

Koshyari, through a letter written on Monday, had urged the Maharashtra CM to announce reopening of places of worship in the state. He had cited that religious places have reopened in Delhi, and across the nation, without any surge being witnessed in the COVID-19 cases, and had further questioned the motive behind delaying the same in Maharashtra.

—Agencies

FORMER CONG MLA RAHUL LODHI JOINS BJP IN MADHYA PRADESH Bhopal: Former Congress MLA Rahul Lodhi joined Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday in Bhopal. Lodhi had tendered his resignation to Protem Speaker Rameshwar Sharma earlier today.

“MLA from Damoh area, Rahul Lodhi has resigned from his post which has

been accepted,” Rameshwar Shama tweeted.

“I have worked with Congress for around 14 months but I couldn’t work for the development.

All the public welfare schemes have been put to a halt in Damoh. Today I have joined BJP willingly.

I am sure that Damoh will touch great heights,” said Lodhi.

‘Any law based on religion will be protested,’ Owaisi said.

move all references to religion from the law,” Owaisi tweeted. Earlier

in the day, Bhagwat, while speaking at the Sangh’s annual Vijaya-

dashami rally in Nagpur, said the RSS is not against any particular religious community, but “some people misled our Muslim brothers” claiming it was aimed at restricting their population.

“There was opposition to CAA claiming it was being used to check the Muslim population in the country.

In fact, no Indian citizen was threatened due to CAA,” he said.

—PTI

What to say on this bizarre comment.

Never expected this from Sushil Modi. He could have spoken about employment, industries, education, healthcare. He could have explained the achievements done during 15 years tenure. Such superstitious statements in this time are bizarre.

—Tejashwi Yadav, RJD Leader

Conference on vigilance to be unveiled by Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate national conference on vigilance and anti-corruption on Tuesday via video-conferencing.

The PMO said the theme of the conference is “vigilant India, prosperous India”.

The CBI organises the national conference, coinciding with the “Vigilance Awareness Week”, which is observed from October 27 to November 2 every

year. The activities would be focussed on vigilance issues aimed at raising awareness India’s commitment to promote integrity in public life through citizens’ participation. —PTI

Actor Nawazuddin gets Flying high:DGCA approves 12,983 stay against HC arrest weekly domestic flights in winter schedule Muzaffarnagar: Allahabad HC has issued a stay against arrest of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a molestation case filed by his estranged wife against him and his four family members. The actor’s lawyer Nadeem Zafar Zaidi said HC has stayed arrest of Nawazuddin, his two brothers Fayazuddin and Ayazuddin & mother Mehrunissa. The third brother, Munazuddin, however, failed to get relief from the court, Zaidi said.

Nawazuddin’s estranged wife Aliya had on July 27 filed a complaint against him, his brothers and mother accusing them of assaulting her as well molesting a minor child in the family in 2012. —ANI

3 MEN HELD FOR FARM OWNER’S MURDER IN UP Muzaffarnagar: Three men were arrested for allegedly shooting dead a farm owner in Jeevan Puri village here nine days ago, police said. Two pistols were also recovered from the accused.

Farm owner Ankit was shot dead by assailants on October 16 in the village. Ramraj police station SHO Satendra Kumar said they got information during the probe that the deceased man was said to be in a relationship with a woman. The 3 accused Randhir, Kuldeep & Ranbir confessed to crime as they did not like farm owner, SHO said.

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said it has approved 12,983 weekly domestic flights of airlines for the winter schedule that begins on Sunday and ends on March 27 next year.

In last year’s winter schedule, the aviation regulator had approved 23,307 weekly domestic flights.

The DGCA said it has approved 6,006 weekly domestic flights of IndiGo for this year’s win-

ter schedule. IndiGo is India’s largest airline.

SpiceJet and GoAir have got 1,957 weekly domestic flights and

MVA ALLIES TO CONTEST BMC POLLS TOGETHER: SANJAY RAUT Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said the MVA partners, including the Sena, NCP and Congress, will contest the 2022 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls together. The ruling MVA in Maharashtra is here to stay, the Shiv Sena’s chief spokesperson told a news channel, and expressed confidence that it would

win the civic polls in the country’s commercial capital. The Shiv Senaruled BMC is country’s richest civic body with an annual budget of over Rs 33,400 crore. “ Shiv Sena-led MVA will fight civic polls and will win it. In Mumbai, who else but Shiv Sena can win?

The MVA is here to stay permanently,” Raut said.

1,203 weekly domestic flights approved, the regulator said.

Currently, airlines in India are allowed to op-

erate a maximum 60 per cent of pre-COVID weekly domestic flights.

In comparison to last year’s winter schedule, when 23,307 weekly domestic services were approved by DGCA, this year’s winter schedule has got just 55.7 per cent (12,983 flights) of those flights approved, according to the aviation regulator. These 55.7% flights will be operating from 95 Indian airports between Oct 25 & Mar 27, 2021, DGCA said.—PTI

SOUMITRA CHATTERJEE’S CONDITION VERY CRITICAL: DOCS Kolkata: The health condition of legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee deteriorated to “very critical” on Sunday, doctors treating him at a private hospital here said. The 85-year-old thespian is not responding to treatment and his platelet count has dropped further in the last 24 hours, a doctor at the facility said. “There is a deterioration in his neurological condition and he has very little consciousness. He is not responding to treatment. His condition is very critical,” a senior doctor at the hospital told.

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chief to visit COVID ECLIPSED KEY EVENTS: BHAGWAT Army Nepal with aim to reset RSS chief addressed annual Vijayadashmi speech on Sunday, which was limited to 50 swayamsevaks due to pandemic Nagpur: The word ‘Hindutva’ expresses identity, continuity of spirituality-based traditions and the entire wealth of value system in the land of Bharat, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday in his annual Vijayadashmi speech at the organisation’s headquarters in Nagpur.

“In 2019, Article 370 became ineffective, SC gave Ayodhya verdict on 9 November. The entire nation accepted the verdict.

On 5 August 2020, the groundbreaking ceremony of Ram temple was held. We witnessed patience, sensibility of Indians during these events,” Bhagwat said during his address, which, this year, was limited to an indoor event attended by 50 swayamsevaks due to pandem-

If one worked to raise the general level of consciousness of a common man and nurture the intrinsic spirit of oneness with Hindutva as guiding force, then in near future Bharatvarsh will emerge as torchbearer for the world.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat pays tribute to RSS founder K. B. Hedgewar, in Nagpur on Sunday.

—PHOTO BY ANI

ic. Bhagwat said that country saw many developments.

“CAA does not oppose any particular religious community.

But those who wanted to oppose this new law misled our Muslim brothers by propagating a false notion that it was aimed at restricting the Muslim population.

‘Swa’ or ‘self ’ in ‘Swadeshi’ refers to Hindutva, spirit or ‘swa’ should be compass directing our intellectual brainstorming.

Hindu culture has expressed itself in di-

Devotees wear PPE kits and perform dance at Durga puja to show respect to the Covid-19 front line warriors, in Kolkata.

Mathura’s Banke Bihari ji temple reopens for devotees Mathura: Banke Bihari temple in Mathura reopened for devotees on Sunday adhering to all Covid-19 guidelines. Following large crowd, manager Munish Sharma ordered closure of the temple

again from Oct 19.

“We have started online registration for ‘darshan’ and only 500 devotees are being allowed to offer prayers in a single day,” manager said.

Also, Police force has been deployed here.

Modi condoles demise of Das, Gujarat-based ISKCON Saint New Delhi: PM Modi on Sunday condoled demise of Jashomatinandan Das, president of ISKCON Mandir Ahmedabad, Zonal Secy of ISKCON Gujarat. The PM remembered Das’ pas-

RSS Chief

Some groups are trying to spread hatred against Hindu culture: Chief

India’s covid-19 recovery rate touches 90 per cent New Delhi: India has recorded another landmark achievement as the national recovery rate has touched 90 per cent on Sunday, said the Union Ministry of Health.

India has recorded another landmark achievement. The national Recovery Rate has touched 90% today.

62,077 have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours whereas the new confirmed cases stand at 50,129: Ministry of Health As many as 62,077 people have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours whereas the new confirmed cases stand at 50,129, according to the Union Health Ministry.

According to an official release, this achievement is matched by the downward spiral fall of the total active cases, which are maintained below the seven lakh mark for the third successive day.

79 per cent of new cases are from 10 States and UTs. Kerala continues to be the State reporting a high number of cases with more than 8,000 cases followed by Maharashtra with more than 6,000 cases. —ANI

Mohan Bhagwat,

sion for spirituality and service to society through the organisation.

As per reports, saint had passed away on Saturday following prolonged illness after detecting positive for Covid.

verse for ms but some groups are trying to spread hatred among society, stating that diversity will be finished if they identify themselves as ‘Hindu’.

Swatantra Dev Singh

Ayodhya following a Supreme Court judgment, and the abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Ar-

ticle 370 of the Constitution. “Like the decisions on Ram Mandir, Article 370, PM Modi has decided when there

Union HM Amit Shah

BJP President JP Nadda

New Delhi: Union HM Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda on Sunday extended greetings on the ‘Foundation Day’ of RSS, the ideological mentor of the ruling BJP. “For past nine decades, every volunteer of Sangh is committed to make India a world leader and re-

store its pride. Heartfelt greetings to all the volunteers,” Shah tweeted.

“World’s largest volunteer organisation awakening ray of hope to serve humanity with its amazing skills while imbibing mantra of national service, discipline, self-reliance,” Nadda tweeted. —PTI

2nd VVIP aircraft for Prez, VP, PM arrives in Delhi New Delhi: The second B-777 VVIP’s aircraft, Air India One landed at the Delhi airport on Saturday. Air India One aircraft is exclusively for the President, VP and PM. The VVIP aircraft B-777 is a replacement of wide-body aircraft Boeing B-747 jumbo aircraft whose call sign is Air India One. The interior design of the aircraft is very attractive, which was modified recently by Boeing, apart from other customisations. The new Boeing

Temple portal of Badrinath to be closed soon Kedarnath: Eleventh Jyotirlinga Lord Kedarnath temple portals will be closed on November 16 for the winter season whereas Lord Madamaheshwar temple will be closed on November 19.

According to reports, Kedarnath temple portals will be closed at 8:30 in the morning.

Lord Tungnath’s portals will be closed on November 4. The decision was taken after an astrological calculation on Sunday. Closing date of temple is decided on Dussehra anually.

Modi has ‘decided’ date of war with China, Pak: UP BJP Prez Ballia: In a controversial remark, BJP’s Uttar Pradesh chief Swatantra Dev Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided when the country would go to war with Pakistan and China.

His remarks on Friday came amid tension at the Line of Actual Control between India and China, where the two countries have massed troops.

The BJP leader linked his claim to the beginning of construction of a Ram temple in

Shah, Nadda laud the ideology of RSS

would be war with Pakistan and China,” he is heard saying on SM. “Sambandhit tithi tai hai,” he said in Hindi, claiming that a decision has been taken on the date. Singh was speaking at an event at the home of BJP MLA Sanjay Yadav, who released the video.

Singh compared Samajwadi Party and BSP workers with “terrorists”. MP Ravindra Kushwaha said the UP BJP president made them to boost the morale of party workers.

777 aircraft for VVIPs guest is also equipped with advanced defence systems and will be operated fully by IAF pilots in due course of time.

The colour of Air India Boeing 777 had been totally changed including changes to the design of the aircraft.

ties after map row New Delhi: Army Chief General MM Naravane’s three-day visit to Nepal beginning November 4 is expected to have a significant diplomatic overtone with India looking at resetting relations with the Himalayan nation after the ties came under severe strain following a bitter border row, officials said yesterday.

The Chief of Army Staff is scheduled to visit Nepal from November 4 to 6 with an aim to strengthen overall ties including in areas of defence and security,” a source said.

It will be the first high-level visit from India to Kathmandu since the ties between the two neighbours came under strain after the Nepal came up with a new po-

MM Naravane

litical map in May claiming several areas in Uttarakhand to be part of its territory.

India’s decision to send the Army Chief to Nepal is seen as part of a larger exercise by New Delhi to rejuvenate relations with Myanmar, the Maldives, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Afghanistan in the wake of greater efforts by China to expand its influence in the region. —PTI

‘Shivraj is not even worth dust of Kamal Nath’s feet’ Khandwa: Congress MLA Jitu Patwari on Saturday said that MP CM Shivraj Singh is not even worth the dust of Congress leader Kamal Nath’s feet.

Addressing the election meeting in Mandhata of Khandwa district, Patwari said, “Ye Anil, Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, ye apan naam sunte hain bade bade udyogpatiyon ke, inko toh yoon phone lagate hain. Ye vyaktitva hai Kamal Nath ji ka, Shivraj Singh toh unke

Congress MLA Jitu Patwari

paero ki dhool bhi nahi hai.”

“The persona of Kamal Nath which I have described is the voice of my soul is not for politics, he wants to develop

MP,” he added.

“Kamal Nath is India’s number two industrialist. Unlike Shivraj, he is not from a povertystricken ( (bhooka nanga) household. Shivraj had 5 acres of land, now he has thousands of acres as he has been drinking farmers’ blood,” Gurjar said.

Voting on 28 assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh by-polls will take place on November 3 and the results will be declared on November 10. —ANI

Amazon gets interim relief; arbitration panel says Future cannot sell biz to RIL New Delhi: Amazon on Sunday won an interim award against its partner Future group selling retail business to Reliance Industries Ltd for 24,713 crore after a Singapore-based single judge arbitration panel put the deal on hold.

Amazon had dragged Future to arbitration after the Kishore Biyani group firm had agreed to sell businesses to billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance.

Passing an interim award in favour of Am-

NCB arrests TV actor for buying drugs Mumbai: NCB on Sunday registered two cases in which six people were placed under arrest under sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Those arrested include a TV actress and a Tanzanian national.

NCB official said after due interrogation and recording confessions, supplier Faisal, and Preetika Chauhan, receiver, were arrested and produced before the court. Chauhan has worked in serials like Maa Vaishnodevi.

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azon, V.K. Rajah — sole arbitrator in Amazon vs Future vs Reliance arbitration matter, has asked the Future group

to put the deal on hold and said that the deal cannot go through until it finally decides. Amazon spokesperson said,

arbitration panel has granted reliefs sought by it and expect an expeditious conclusion of arbitration process.

tional relations is the only way to neutralise those demonic aspirations,” Bhagwat added.

Transgressions by soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army at Ladakh’s Pangong Lake and several other areas, have taken place early this year. On 15 June, 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the line of duty in Galwan Valley -- a first in more than four decades. Talks to restore the status quo ante at the Line of Actual Control, the de facto border between the two nations, have remained inconclusive so far.

Earlier, RaGA , Congress have directed fre-

quent barbs at PM Modi and his government, demanding that the real situation at LAC be revealed to nation.

“The Chinese have taken our land. When exactly is GOI planning to get it back? Gandhi had tweeted earlier.

“How can they say there is no incursion and nothing has happened when our army is having a stand-off ? We have to raise these issues,” he said, “Even though the media and Modi are trying to divert it, they can’t hide the issue beyond a point,” he had said, comparing government to people “wearing ear plugs”.

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Singh was accompanied on the visit by Army Chief Gen Manoj Naravane and after the puja, he inaugurated a road in Sikkim built by the BRO through VC. The 19.85 Km alternate alignment of the National Highway 310 was necessitated due to the previous alignment having seen extensive damages due to sinking and other natural hazards, Defence Ministry said in a statement.

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FIND GLORY Gaikwad scored his maiden IPL half-century and was supported by Rayudu and du Plessis Dubai: A fine halfcentury from youngster Rurutaj Gaikwad saw Chennai Super Kings comfortably beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 wickets in match 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Gaikwad scored his maiden IPL half-century and was provided ample support by Ambati Rayudu and Faf du Plessis as CSK chased down the 146run target with eight balls to spare. After two ducks in his three appearances this season - and only 5 runs in the other match Gaikwad was under pressure to perform, and he delivered, batting through and scoring an unbeaten 65 off 51 balls.

After Faf du Plessis (25) helped Gaikwad give CSK a good start, Ambati Rayudu played a quickfire knock of 39. Yuzvendra Chahal bowled Rayudu to end a 67-run partnership.

MS Dhoni promoted himself to no.4 and played a supporting

MS Dhoni captain of Chennai Superkings plays a shot during IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai on Sunday.

Drones to keep hawk eye on illegal mining activity Nirmal Tiwari Jaipur: Bengaluru based company AUS gave a technical presentation of the use of drone technique in the mining sector to the senior officers of the mining department headed by ACS Dr Subodh Agarwal.

Company representative Vipul Singh said that some states in the country have started using drones in the mining sector in which they receive 3D images of even minute activities from good height which can be analysed by the department for its per usual.

ACS (Petroleum & Mines) Dr Subodh Agarwal said that the technique could be pathbreaking for the mining department in

knock of 19 runs.

Gaikwad ended up hitting Chris Morris for a boundary and a six in the penultimate over to seal the win for CSK. RCB captain Virat Kohli had won the toss and elected to bat.

Despite getting off to a good start, they lost both their openers within the Powerplay.

Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers then added 82 runs for the third wick-

2020 et, before the South African holed out to longon off Deepak Chahar’s bowling for 39 off 36.

Virat Kohli then hit his 39th IPL halfcentury before being dismissed by Sam Curran, who was the pick of the bowlers for CSK, with three wickets.

Moeen Ali and Chris Morris also fell cheaply as RCB failed to post a big total.

Ben Stokes’ century lifts Raj Royals above Mum Abu Dhabi: Rajasthan Royals defeat Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets, as Ben Stokes (107* of 60) completed the chase with a fine scoop over cover following a low full-toss.

Ben Stokes completes his second century in the IPL with a six and was well supported by Sanju Samson (54 of 31) and together they put on a partenership of over 100 runs.

Hardik Pandya scored an unbeaten 60 from 21 balls as Mumbai Indians posted 195/5 on the board.

After electing to bat first, Mumbai lost Quinton de Kock in the first over. But steady knock from Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Saurabh Tiwary laid the perfect platform for Hardik Pandya to explode in the final phase.

RAS aspirants up in arms against RPSC calling twice the number of candidates instead of thrice the vacancy

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SMS experts’ big ‘Remdesivir’ move stands vindicated Vikas Sharma Jaipur: The approval to medicine Remdesivir by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of COVID-19 has once again proved the stand of the experts of SMS medical college who now feel that Remdesivir is on its way to become the benchmark for exploring the effectiveness of potential other drugs in near future.

FDA has approved Remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19 in a statement issued on October 23.

For patients with a severe form of COVID-19, this approval gives hope that recovery from the infection would be effective and comprehensive, when administered and titrated at the opportune time.

With this, the stand of team of experts from SMS Medical College Hospital, Jaipur headed

by Dr. Sudhir Bhandari, Principal and Controller, stands vindicated.

The development comes at an important time as doctors across the globe have been skeptical after a controversial report published on October 15 by the World Health Organization (WHO) that nearly 3,000 people receiving Remde-

Dr. Sudhir Bhandari

sivir were not more likely to survive covid-19 infection than those receiving standard of care.

These findings were in direct contrast to the report published on October 8 in the New England Journal of Medicine by a team led by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) that documented the fact that Remdesivir helped hospitalized COVID-19 patients to recover faster.

On the other hand, the Rajasthan COVID-19 management protocol drafted by a team of experts from SMS and issued on October 17 by the health department, had recommended the use of Remdesivir in moderate to severe illness (those on oxygen), started early in the course of therapy.

Dr Bhandari had refuted the WHO’s findings and reiterated stance and confidence in Remdesivir.

MEETING OVER DURGA PUJA

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accordance with the announcement made by CM Ashok Gehlot in his budget speech promising to strengthen the vigilance wing of the mining department.

He said that a delegation of the officers had visited Gujarat to study the use of drones there and now a proper study on it has been started in the state.

Agarwal said that the use of drone technique will facilitate effective monitoring of various mining activities like

mining methods, the amount of minerals mined, transportation, environmental norms, security measures and health protocol for the mining labour.

He said the technique would also help curb illegal mining, stop the revenue leakage and increase the income of the department. Joint Secretary (Mines) Om Kasera and Director (Mines) KB Pandya also gave important suggestions during the presentation.

Jaipur: The decision of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission to call two times candidates of the total vacancy for the interview of RAS examination 2018 instead of three times has been opposed by the candidates.

Usually, candidates three times of the vacancy are called for interview.

The candidates agitated against the move and some of them even approached the high court and some filed RTI applications but got no relief.

Now, they raised the issue before pub-

lic representatives including some ministers and MLAs who have written letters to the chief minister to consider the demand.

The RPSC is going to hold interviews in the second week of December and it is to be seen whether the candidates’ demand is addressed or not.

Minister for Child Development, Mamta Bhupesh during her tour to Delhi met National President of Women’s Congress Sushmita Dev and took part in Durga Puja organised at the latter’s residence on Sunday.

LOCAL BODY ELECTION: ‘POWERPLAY’ FOR CONG LEADERS!

‘chosen’ a party ticket and now the responsibility to draw the strategy is also with him!

—Yogesh Sharma

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he local body election has come as a pandora’s box for leaders of both Congress and BJP and while several of their leaders have seen an ‘exponential rise’ in their clout since they were actively involved in ticket distribution, there have been those too whose ‘power’ has been decreased significantly. Take for example the case of this female Congress leader from

Malviya nagar area. There has been a well thought out strategy to give tickts to those individuals who have opposed the woman for a long time and therefore three individuals have been provided the spot

and now it is believed that she will not go for campaigning in these wards. Furthermore, the party has bet its chances on a rebel against whom the female leader had opened a front and even complained to the senior leaders as well! Although she has been able to get the largest concentration of tickets in her kitty, but the perpetual ‘mobilization’ of her rivals is

also a cause of concern and a source of constant curiosity for political ‘bystanders’.

Interestingly, amidst all the ‘hoopla’ around the issue, there is one name that has fared above all else and that is DCC Chief and Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas.

Not just in his constituency, but across Jaipur, Khachariyawas has been able to get his

‘COSTLY’ CHAIR PE CHARCHA!

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hile ‘Chai pe charcha’ may have been BJP’s election marketing strategy during the 2014 general elections, one thing is certain, the discussion on all subjects and specially on politics does happen on the tea stall. And one such tea stall from the Pink city has become the most ‘looked

after’ stall in recent times. The reason: party workers from both Congress and BJP have been frequenting and mixing freely here while holding serious political discussions!

Most of these workers can be seen sipping the hot cup of ‘bliss’ after a day’s hard work of campaigning for their candidate. However, it appear their ‘bliss’ was shortlived, since word is, that an ‘eye’ is being kept on the tea stall and the movement of people thereof.

—Naresh Sharma

Many people make the mistake of defining the quality of their life by mere things, it cannot be so! The quality of life is defined by the thoughts and activities.

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He also stressed that central government’s farm act is anti-farmer and anti-people First India Bureau

Dharmendra Rathore, Lalchand Kataria, Vikram Singh Shekhawat, Rajaram Meel, Vikram Singh and others during the programme.

casion, “The Gehlot government’s decisions of the past two years have been exemplary.

The biggest decision was to hold delimitation of wards and while there was one ward on

Maken to hold VC with office bearers today

40-50 thousand people, the councillors were unable to effectively work for the people.

Now the wards are made on seven or eight thousand people so that groundwork can be

done effectively. The people of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota is extremely happy with this decision and coupled with the decision of Gehlot government over the past two years, a

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Gehlot government’s decisions exemplary, says Rathore Jaipur: As the polling date for the municipal election is nearing, candidates have increased their campaigning prowess. On Sunday, a programme was organised in support of congress candidate Vikram Singh in ward number 42 wherein senior congress leader Dharmendra Rathore, agriculture minister Lalchand Kataria and party’s candidate from Vidhyadhar Nagar assembly in the previous assembly polls - Vikram Singh Shekhawat - attended. Jat Mahasabha President Rajaram Meel and several others were also present for the function.

Speaking to First India, Dharmendra Rathore said on the oc-

good swing towards Congress is being observed due to these decisions.”

Rathore also stressed that the central government’s farm act is antifarmer and anti-people.

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UP PCS TRANSFERS: ‘SECRET’ DEVELOPMENTS KEEP BABUS ON TOES! Ahtesham Siddiqui Lucknow: The Department of Personnel of the Uttar Pradesh Government is keeping the information of transfers of IAS and PCS officers in UP extremely confidential.

There was a time when, like all other states, this information was readily shared with the media, but in the recent past, there have been some changes in bureaucracy, in view of which the information of transfers is being hidden. The transfer pressure is always on the government. The government transfers officers with great understanding, but it has been seen here for many months, that transfers are being done in a secretive manner and only the officers who

UP CM Yogi Adityanath

are transferred and a handful others come to know of it since transfer orders are also sent to the same officer.

Now, in view of this, 3 PCS officers have been transferred, in which PCS Satya Priya Singh, the deputy collector of Ghazipur district, has been made deputy collector of Unnao district; PCS Yogeshwar Singh, deputy collector of Maharajganj, has been appointed as deputy collector of Sant Kabirnagar while PCS Shubhangi Shukla, deputy

Yogesh Sharma Jaipur: To give impetus to the signature campaign aginst the farm act and to strengthen the party’s stand in the local body elections, PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra has initiated the state organization.

On Monday evening, a virtual conference of the PCC will be held wherein AICC Rajasthan Incharge Ajay Maken will connect with other office bear-

Govind Singh Dotasra

ers namely the incharge of signature campaign from thirty three districts. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Dotasra formed a control room for Panchayat and Municipal elections at PCC wherein Rupesh Kant Vyas has been made incharge for Jodhpur Nigam, Lalit Tunwal for Jaipur, and Vijy Saraswat and Ram Singh Kaswan for Kota.

Moreover, Mumtaz Masih will handle the cntrol room affairs related to Panchayat election.

collector posted in Varanasi, has been made deputy collector of Ghaziabad.

The transfer of UP PCS officers is stalled for a long time now due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, the government is under immense pressure from the officer lobby as a result of which the government is transferring the officials in a secretive manner so that political and administrative pressure can be avoided.

According to political observers, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, by now, has masterminded the art of selecting a particular bureaucrat for a particular assignment and now in his decision making process, the latest arrival is Navneet Sehgal.

‘MASK IS THE ONLY AVAILABLE VACCINE’ POLICE COMMISSIONER ANAND SRIVASTAVA AND STATE HEAD OF DAINIK BHASKAR LP PANT LAUNCHED A MEGA CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THAT EVERY JAIPURITE WEARS A MASK Satya Naranayan Sharma

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Jaipur: Taking cue from the slogan ‘Mask is the only available vaccine’, Jaipur police commissionerate along with Dainik Bhaskar started a mega campaign to ensure that every Jaipurite wears a mask. Police commissioner Anand Srivastava and state head of Dainik Bhaskar LP Pant waived off an awareness police rally consisting of Nirbhaya squad team and traffic policemen from the government hostel crossing.

Commissioner Srivastava said that ever since the corona pandemic broke out the state govt has been trying to con-

Anand Srivastava, LP Pant, Rahul Prakash, Ajaypal Lamba, Dr Rahul Jain, Pradeep Mohan Sharma, Dr Rajiv Pachar, Manoj Kumar, Aadarsh Sindhu and other police personnel during the campaign.

trol it as it is affecting every person irrespective of caste, creed, religion or status. Srivastava said the mask was the only solution until the vaccine for coronavirus arrived. In-

forming about the campaign he said that it would go on for next 3 days in which every day 5000 police personnel will be deputed at 650 spots around the city for 3 hours who will request the people

to wear masks and ensure that they wear one.

Dainik Bhaskar state editor LP Pant said that there was no better day to start this mega campaign then Dussehra be-

cause there was no bigger vice for humanity then corona right now.

The Nirbhaya team, on the occasion, stood demonstrating placards with messages for prevention of corona-

virus like wearing a mask, washing hands regularly, following health instructions, following home and institutional quarantine instructions etc. While Additional Police Commissioner Rahul Prakash gave the details of the campaign, the program on Sunday was also attended by Additional Police Commissioner (I) Ajay Pal Lamba, DCP (East) Dr Rahul Jain, DCP (West) Pradeep Mohan Sharma, DCP (North) Dr Rajiv Pachar, DCP (South) Manoj Kumar and DCP (Traffic) Aadarsh Sindhu along with many other Police officers and commissionerate staff.

to be mainstream Kota was ‘bull city & dustbin’ under BJP: Dhariwal AYUSH treatment in future: Naik

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Kota: UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal was in his hometown campaigning for the upcoming municipal elections. Dhariwal verbally bashed the BJP left, right and centre by replying to all its allegations levied in a black paper released by it.

Dhariwal said that the Congress was releasing a white paper in reply to the BJP’s black paper because the Congress statement consists of the achieve-

ments of the government along with many gifts for the residents of Kota. He assured the residents of Kota that, if Congress forms the boards in North and South municipal corporations then, every municipal ward will be gifted with developmental works of Rs 3-10 crore each.

Taking a jab at the BJP, Dhariwal said that during BJP rule, Kota had become the ‘bull city and a dustbin’. He said while the Kota BJP has

Shanti Dhariwal during the municipal elections campaigning.

three prominent groups, the Congress in the city is united.

He took pot-shots at the BJP for calling state

level leaders to campaign in Kota due to scarcity of local leaders. He sarcastically said that Rajendra

Rathore could not win the municipality in his home town and has been entrusted with winning Kota. Dhariwal also said that the BJP had brought KEDL company to Kota for electricity distribution under agreement of 20 years but the govt with the help of law will send it out of Kota soon.

He also questioned the BJP’s claim of developing Kota under the Smart City project as so far Kota had only received Rs 196 crore under Smart

City project while development works worth Rs 2,800 crore were underway in Kota by the state government.

Dhariwal also accused the BJP of continuously getting the municipal elections postponed until now.

He said it was Congress govt which went to court and got the election dates scheduled.

Half a dozen senior BJP workers also joined Congress in the presence of Dhariwal on the occasion.

Panaji: AYUSH is at present an alternative medical system but in coming years it would be adopted globally as the mainstream treatment, said Union Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) Shripad Naik on Friday.

The Minister was speaking at the inauguration of Madhavbaug and Vedic Delight Ayurvedic treatment centres at Dhavali-Ponda in Goa, an official release of

Ministry of AYUSH said. “Traditional Indian medicine system has been practised for thousands of years, but later it got neglected. By the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ‘AYUSH’ is getting its golden days back. Prime Minister has set up an independent Ministry of AYUSH to bring Ayurveda to the world stage once again,” said the Minister. —ANI

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uja vibes usually start setting in West Bengal right from September.

This year, there was a strong sense of anxiety and uncertainty with the festive joy- “How will we celebrate Durga Puja amidst this pandemic?” was a common question I heard from everyone. But everything is possible when it’s for Ma. The City of Joy is celebrating just like every other year, with precautions and scrutiny in place.

West Bengal’s Durga Puja pomp is known worldwide for its majestic themes. Last year,

we had pandals depicting climate change, the spiritual chakras, and much more.

The themes have now moved to Amphan, the COVID-19 pandemic, and its effects

on life. “One of the most viral pictures on the internet is that of Durga depicting the migrant workers. It is noted that due to limited inflow of funds, even the old-school elaborate pandal makers have opted for something simpler this time.” said a student from Jadavpur University.

Everyone is embracing Goddess Durga from a distance as per the High Court orders. While the earlier no-entry decision has been eased, only a limited number of people are now allowed to enter. Most of the pandals have still dem a rcated a noentry zone. Pandal authorities have put s a n i t i z e r s, social-distancing boards, and mask signs on their premises. Sindoor Khela, another crucial part of the Hindu tradition to mark the victory of good over evil and the death of Mahishasura, is still scheduled for today, which is the last day.

In all, the State Government has ensured to provide proper knowledge to every puja pandal committee about the importance of safety measures. “There have been 100% attempts to ensure that none of the Hindu traditions are halted, and life goes on, adapting to the new normal.” said a Puja visitor who had come from Asansol. Dhak music waking up everyone in the morning, the smell of khichudi filling the air, and Kaku chanting the auspicious mantras on the mic. Asche bochor aabaar hobe kintu ei bochor o hobe!

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said, yet the Persian ladki loves food, and Biryani of all the dishes was my favorite. I had never contemplated the idea of a vege-

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ssuming I started eating kebabs when I was 4 years old, that would make me a nonvegetarian for 32 years of my life.

No, I am not posing a mathematics problem for you to solve. I am just laying the context, that I too have enjoyed eating meat for the entirety of my life. Well, food is part of every culture and Iranians love their kebabs. Strangely so, on the first day of this year, I gave it all up. Someone who loved seafood and chicken biryani (and my mom can attest to it) made a complete 180-degree change! And not because someone told me to. It just took a glare into the eyes of the lamb that was going in for slaughter for my New Year’s lunch, that sent shivers down my spine.

For years my vegan friends had been trying to convince me to join them in what I like to refer to as a food revolution, guilting me into believing that as an animal activist befriending one animal and eating another is hypocrisy. But it didn’t work. Iranians could never give up the Chelo kebabs, I remained adamant. I had no issues being labeled a hypocrite. I like the many meat-eaters around the world believed that this was the food cycle.

What I did protest was animal sacrifice during Eid. And I was quite vocal about it. Again I got labeled a hypocrite, and this time by my family. It all made sense what everyone

tarian biryani. Heck, I even said I would never date a vegetarian. You know what they say about never say never!

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This idea of the food chain and the narrative that we were meant to be carnivores, is something that has intrigued me for a while. I started digging in.

Yes, we hunted. But how often? And is hunting the same thing as rearing animals for meat, forcefully impregnating them so we can enjoy a veal steak? I will let you answer that.

Am I advocating we go back to our nomadic days?

Absolutely yes! To understand what we are doing to our planet we must revisit our very old past. That was a time when we lived in harmony with nature. We hunted what was naturally available. That was until we got “civilized” or did we? Shambles and wet markets propped up everywhere as soon as we started to clothe ourselves. Our population grew. And so

There is no dearth in evidence-thanks to our vegan activists- of the harsh realities of a dairy farm.

And unfortunately, it is all true.

Now, I am not a proponent of a vegan lifestyle. I

cannot advocate for something I don’t follow. Neither do I endorse organizations that advocate for a complete plant-based lifestyle. They get huge funding from emerging and existing vegan brands to market the idea. Have we forgotten the nutritional supplement industry model? Yes, I enjoy my chai, but I usually have it black or attempt to purchase milk for it from a source known to me.

I am 80% plant-based and 100% a pragmatist. I don’t expect an entire nation to give up milk or meat. All I am hoping is that we will be mindful of our food source. If you can’t get yourself to think about the animals that are suffering because of us, think of your health. Imagine you are that chicken who knows its fate. Your body will activate your stress hormones. How would your insides feel when you know you are about to be slaughtered because you just witnessed your friends go through it?

It is all gory and grim in these mass graves. Now snap out of it and boom enjoy that hormone-fueled Butter Chicken!

That cup of chai too has its own horror story.

Should I narrate it or let you enjoy your chai and biscuit?

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

Aim to take some time out to reflect or to recharge emotionally. While there is a strong tendency to want to escape from the activity of life, the routine can be dissatisfying as well.

As the day advances, you’re more likely to enjoy focus but you continue to benefit from an easy, gentle pace.

You might benefit from a short time-out. After the ambiguity of the morning, you’ll find it easier to focus. It’s easier to detach from pressures, and you might guide others towards healing through your actions and ideas. You find it natural to enjoy the company of people.

Fuzzy thinking is possible in the first half of the day.

It can be challenging to see professional and public matters clearly. While there can be some confusion about your general direction, the day’s energies are good for pulling back from situations to get perspective, relief, or rest.

Conditions are not ideal for activities that require concentration and precision in the first half of the day. You can be in a dreamy state of mind, finding it difficult to come back to earth. Consider spiritual or creative activities now, if these are possible. Good energy is with you.

MAR 21 - APR 20

APR 21 - MAY 20

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

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LIBRA

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It can be challenging to know where to direct your energy in the first part of the day. There can be some sluggishness or lethargy. You may be feeling a little out of step until you recognize the need to slow down and allow yourself time to process recent events, imagine, and dream.

You tend to swing from seeing what you wish to see, to imagining what you fear things to be, particularly regarding a relationship.

You might enjoy showing your appreciation for the people in your life who tend to help relieve some of the recent mental tension.

A temporary dip in motivation levels can occur in the first part of the day, and it can be just fine if you treat it as a simple interlude.

Fighting it may cause more problems than you need. Do watch as it can make you a little more vulnerable than usual to worry or stress.

Inattention to relevant details and a wandering mind can figure strongly now. Take a break when you can, and aim to tune out unhealthy, undermining distractions.

As the day advances, you find it easier to go with the flow. Others appreciate your unique vision.

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

AUG 24 - SEP 23

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

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CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Still, it may be in your best interest to take a step back to get perspective. Not all is as it seems, so you may need to reserve judgment. It can help you deal with pressures–a release is most appropriate. Looking within instead of worrying unduly about what others are doing is healthy and useful.

A Sun-Neptune minor challenging aspect this morning suggests some listlessness and confusion.

It’s best to watch that you’re not misquoted. Interpersonal tensions tend to be superficial and temporary, and restlessness is easily managed by changing your routine.

There can be some lack of clarity with business or money matters in the first half of the day, and it’s best to avoid big decisions along these lines. It’s not an ideal time for meeting strict deadlines and schedules. Still, as the day advances, you’re more likely to get things done at your own pace.

Your emotions are running very close to the surface with the Moon in your sign all day. You express yourself with natural ease. It’s a good time to start fresh attitude-wise with a new lunar month ahead. Your ability to let go and move on is vital to emotional satisfaction now.

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did our need for food.

But yet meat is not the only issue. We have dairy farms and slaughterhouses that exist just to meet human demand. There is no concern for the health of the animals. They are mass-produced like products. Milk is no longer the milk it used to be. Ever wonder why we have developed a lactose intolerance?

Well, maybe just maybe it is because we are taking more of it than our body is meant to handle! Milk is no longer just consumed as milk. Translation: There is more cruelty.

Krishna never ate paneer. It was a foreign invasion. And food culture is the first to penetrate borders! So from Persians and Pashtuns to Hindustanis, the paneer has now become a household name.

But don’t be proud of it.

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B’TOWN WISHES FOR DUSSEHRA

As the nation celebrated the auspicious occasion of Dussehra on Vijay Dashmi on Sunday, Bollywood stars extended warm greetings to their fans on social media!

Celebrate the victory of good over evil, today and always, Happy Dussehra.

May the joyous occasion of #Dussehra fill your life with prosperity.

—MADHURI DIXIT NENE

Let’s all burn our judgments and negativity this Dussehra.

Wishing you a positive and calm year ahead. #HappyDussehra. —KAJOL My broken dream smiling in your face Sanjay Raut, Pappu sena could break my house but not my spirit, Banglow number 5 is celebrating the triumph of good over evil today #HappyDussehra.

—KANGANA RANAUT

Wishing you a bright, happy and peaceful Dussehra and a heartfelt Vijayadashami #HappyDussehra.

—ABHISHEK BACHCHAN

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ONE YEAR DOWN

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herishing the ‘pure happy memories’ associated with Taapsee Pannu co-starrer film - ‘Saand Ki Aankh’, actor Bhumi Pednekar on Sunday celebrated 1 year of the movie by calling it ‘my most cherished film.’

The 31-year-old star marked the one-year anniversary of the biographical drama, by sharing a post on Instagram. The clip chronicles the lead characters of the film - Bhumi and Taapsee

who essayed the role of octogenarian sharpshooters. The clip features their journey from the fields in Haryana to become national level sharpshooters, as the title song ‘Udta Teetar’ plays in the backdrop.

Alongside the video, the ‘Thappad’ star wrote, “Been a year to my most cherished film. #SaandKiAankh.Pure happy memories.” —ANI

SURPRISE, SURPRISE!

Bhumi Pednekar

Proud Owner

iley Cyrus recently teased fans with new music updates! The 27-year-old singer took to Instagram on Thursday night to announce that her upcoming seventh album will be titled Plastic Hearts, and she will be releasing it on November 27. “If you’re reading this… know that I f–king love and appreciate you on the deepest level. I began this album over 2 years ago,” Miley wrote.

“Thought I had it all figured out. Not just the record with its songs and sounds but my whole f–king life.

But no one checks an ego like life itself.

Just when I thought the body of work was finished… it was ALL erased.

Including most of the music’s relevance.

Because EVERYTHING had changed.”

—Agency

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ilary Duff and Matthew Koma have revealed that they are preparing to welcome their second baby together.

The actress and the musician took to their respective social media accounts over the weekend to make the big announcement. Sharing a boomerang video, Matthew is seen giving Hilary a belly rub while Hilary leans against artist. —Agency

Hrithik Roshan

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rithik Roshan had a fantastic 2019 with the dual successes of ‘War’ and ‘Super 30’. 2020 seems to be turning out an even better year for the actor on the personal front. He has bought two sprawling apartments in Mumbai and splurged over Rs. 97. 50 crore to become their proud owner.

A report by stated that the two apartments are spread over three floors on the Juhu-Versova link road.

—Agency

Selena Gomez & Timothee Chalamet

SPOTTED TOGETHER!

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ans weren’t prepared to watch Selena Gomez and Timothée Chalamet reunite on Instagram. The international singer and actor, who worked together on the movie A Rainy Day in New York, took to the social media platform a digital reunion as the latter stepped out to

vote. The duo aimed at urging fans to vote but ended up giving more than just that message. Selena confessed during their chat that she is casting her mail-in ballot this year. Meanwhile, the Little Women star stepped out in New York City to cast his vote.

He revealed that he was at Madison Square Garden to cast his vote. “It feels like people are motivated,” he said.

—Agency

NEW SINGLE OUT!

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op icon Ariana Grande recently dropped her new single Positions and the music video sees her becoming the President of the United States! The full video takes place in the White House, with Ariana in the Oval Office, in a meeting with her cabinet (included her mom), in the kitchen making some treats after hours, in the presidential bedroom suite, and finally walking her dogs on the lawn. The video was directed by Dave Meyers, who previously worked with Ariana for her No Tears Left to Cry and God. —Agency

...still from Ariana’s single

Arnoid Schwarzenegger

HEALTH UPDATE

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he actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted the health update after a heart surgery to replace an aortic valve. This is the second time that the 73-year-old actor has had heart surgery in the past two years. Schwarzenegger shared a photograph from his hospital bed for fans, though he did not disclose when the surgery took place. “Thanks to the team at the Cleveland Clinic, I have a new aortic valve to go along with my new pulmonary valve from my last surgery,” Schwarzenegger he said.

—Agency

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Due to the global pandemic, the tourism industry across the globe has taken a toll; City First got in touch with a few people from Rajasthan & Gujarat to get their views on the same!

TRAVEL TALES

NEHAL NAYAR

nehal.nayar@firstindia.co.in

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he sudden hit of the Coronavirus across the globe a few months back took a major toll on the tourism industry. Since travelling increases the chance of one being attacked by the virus, staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from the same.

Until sometime back, the tourism industry was almost completely shut, but looking at the current scenario and seeing how people have started accepting the fact that they have to live with it, the travel and tourism industry is slowly opening its wings once again. A few people, with all due precautions, have started their journeys once again, may it be work, or just for a simple vacation.

City First got in touch with a few travel agents from Rajasthan and Gujarat about their views on how the tourism industry has had a major im-

pact because of COVID, and how they are coping up with the same.

Travel and tourism industry has been one of the most affected ones. Diwali is the peak time for us but business is the lowest this time.

People after confining at home for so long want to travel, but still fear to come out. Our industry is taking all the precautions, and domestic travel is slowly coming to normal.

—VINOD MAHESHWARI, MP Holidays

The travel industry has the first one to be affected, and probably the last one to start again.

The sudden and massive fall in the number of tourist numbers has threatened jobs in this industry.

Now, when most of the states have lifted the travel restrictions gradually, we have restarted selling our services in a responsible way.

—VARSHA TEJWANI, Holidays with Wander Wings

Nagar Nigam’s Initiative!

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o prevent the spread of corona infection, a mass movement is being organised by the government against the corona. The work of dissemination and mask distribution is being done continuously in residential and commercial areas. The officers of the corporation are not only distributing masks to the people in crowded areas especially in the raw habitations and vegetable markets but also motivating the residents, shopkeepers and visiting custom-

ers to use the masks always so that the corona is avoided.

Dinesh Kumar Yadav ,Commissioner and Authority Municipal Corporation, Jaipur on Saturday distributed masks at Sutmil Kachchi located near

Railway Station and explained to the residents that Corona is a fatal disease until its vaccine is made, how social distancing and washing hands frequently is the way to avoid it. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

We have faced a lot of cancellation issues in railways, airlines and land packages during this pandemic.

After lockdown, some tourist places are open to visit, but not completely.

I think it will take some more time to stand back as it used to be but definitely, the tourism business will be on boom after March 2021.

—RAVI GANDHI, Shree Balaji Tours and Travels

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FACEBOOK POST!

DUSSEHRA WISHES

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o b e r t Vadra took to Facebook to wish the viewers a very Happy Dussehra. He posted a photo with the festive greetings from his end, and wrote, “Dussehra Greetings to my family, friends and to all ... Wishing the best of Health, happiness and goodness over Evil.

Stay strong stay successful.”

—Vaishali

TWEETED!

Vaibhav Gehlot

THE INDIAN FOLKTALE TAROT CITY FIRST

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he Indian Folktale Tarot is based on the stories of Indian mythological and historical characters, which have emerged from our Vedic system as well as famous folktales and historical books.

Tarot card reading is the practice of using tarot cards to gain insight into the past, present or future of any situation by formulating a question, then drawing and interpreting cards. It is a tool which helps in connecting with your subconscious mind with the help of various divination symbols, images and colours. “A Tarot card reading is all about guidance and counselling,

Chitvan Gaur

encouraging you to think about and reflect on your life, actions and decisions in various aspects of your life. It is about being aware and tak-

ing informed decisions towards a positive outcome in life,” said Chitvan Gaur,Tarot card reader. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

GUJ: A year-old girl, Riyana Singh from Surat, celebrated the occasion of Navmi and Dussehra by dressing up traditionally on Sunday.

RAJ: In an ongoing series of Net-Theat, a well-known Dhruvapada singer Dr Madhubhat Tailang started Dhruvapada with a melodious devotional work related to Maa Durga on the occasion of Navratri, on Saturday.

She depicted creative rhythms of the words ‘Paar Karo Mata Durge Bhavani’ in Dhamar, from Dhruvapada.

After this, in Bhairavi Raga, the amazing use of nine divine ragas called Durga was presented beautifully.

NEW DELHI: A group of 4 social workers Mukul, Rahul, Tushant and Nitish have been visiting ‘Baba ka Dhaba’ every day since he went viral on social media. They go there every morning (travel from Faridabad to Malviya Nagar via metro) and help Baba throughout the day in serving customers, cleaning utensils, managing food delivery etc.

GUJ: Workers were seen applying colours at RiverFront SeaPlane Service site which is going to be inaugurated

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October at Riverfront in Ahmedabad.

—PHOTO BY HANIF SINDHI

GUJ: Police officers from Ahmedabad Police Academy took part in ‘Run For Unity’ from Police Commissioner office to RiverFront in Ahmedabad on Sunday morning. — PHOTO BY HANIF SINDHI