First India-Jaipur Edition- 2nd June 2023

DHONI UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL KNEE SURGERY IN MUMBAI

Mumbai: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former captain of Indian cricket team, underwent a successful left knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital on Thursday, raising hopes for his participation in IPL next year.

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SHARAD PAWAR CALLS ON SHINDE, BJP SAYS

‘PERSONAL MEETING’

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JAISHANKAR MEETS RUSSIAN COUNTERPART LAVROV IN SA

Cape Town: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in South Africa and discussed issues of bilateral and global interests.

SHAH’S 4-DAY VISIT TO VIOLENCE-HIT MANIPUR ENDS

Mumbai: NCP chief Sharad Pawar met Maharashtra

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at his official residence in Mumbai on Thursday. The BJP, an ally of the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde in the state, said the meeting was not political but a personal one.

DEL HC REFUSES TO STAY

PROBE AGAINST GROVER, WIFE IN `81 CRORE CASE

New Delhi: The Delhi HC refuses to stay probe against Ashneer, wife in `81-cr case. HC on Thursday refused to stay probe against BharatPe Co-founder Ashneer Grover and his wife Madhuri in an alleged `81-cr fraud case.

PAKISTAN INTRUDER

SHOT DEAD BY BSF IN JAMMU’S SAMBA

Samba: A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the BSF along the International Border (IB) in J&K’s Samba district on Thursday. BSF troops noticed suspicious movement of person at BOP Mangu Chak on Thursday.

GST COLLECTION

RISES 12% TO `1.57

LAKH CRORE IN MAY

New Delhi: GST collection in May rose 12% to `1.57 lakh crore, finance ministry said Thursday. The gross Good & Services Tax (GST) revenue collected in month of May, 2023 is `1,57,090 crore of which Central GST is `28,411 crore.

UPI HITS RECORD 9 BN TRANSACTIONS WORTH

`14 LAKH CRORE IN MAY

New Delhi: UPI transactions rose over 58 per cent yearon-year in May, making it the highest volume and value ever recorded. Data shows over nine billion transactions were made, amounting to over `14 lakh crore.

DEVOTEE DIES AFTER TREE FALLS ON HIM IN TIRUPATI TEMPLE

Tirupati: A devotee from Kadapa died after a tree got uprooted and fell on him near the Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Dr Gurrappa (65) from Kadapa who used worked at VIMS in Tirupati.

WE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY: UNION MIN YADAV ON CHEETAH DEATHS

New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said, “We take responsibility for whatever happened”, but asserted that the translocation project will be a major success.

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MODI HOLDS BILATERAL TALKS WITH NEPAL PM

SUPER HIT P’SHIP!

l We will continue to strive to take India-Nepal ties to the Himalayan heights: PM Modi

First India Bureau

SURRENDER WEAPONS OR FACE MUSIC, WARNS SHAH

Centre, Manipur govt to give `5 lakh ex-gratia aid to kin of deceased

Imphal: Amid tense situation prevailing in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced that a committee led by a retired judge of the High Court will probe the situation in the violence-hit state.

Addressing media after a series of meetings during his four-day visit to northeastern state, Shah said that he visited the violence-hit areas in Manipur including Imphal, Moreh, and Churachandpur and held meetings with officials to establish peace in the State.

Shah also urged people to surrender arms & weapons. Strict action will be taken against those keeping unlicensed arms, he said. P5

BIG PROBE ORDERS BY HM AMIT SHAH..

l A peace committee would be set up under the Governor, retired HC CJ, security advisor Kuldeep Singh and members of Civil society.

l Judicial probe will trace out reasons for the violence and also identify the persons responsible for it. CBI to probe 6 cases related to violence.

l Nepal PM Dahal ‘Prachanda’ invites PM Modi for official visit to the Himalayan nation

New Delhi: India and Nepal will strive to take their bilateral ties to Himalayan heights and resolve all matters, including the boundary issue, in this spirit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday after holding wideranging talks with his Nepalese counterpart Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. In his media statement after the meeting, PM Modi said he and Prachanda have taken many important decisions to make the partnership between the two countries a “super hit” in the future. To further strengthen cultural and religious ties, PM Prachanda and I decided that projects related to the Ramayana circuit should be expedited, he added.

Violence was a temporary phase, misunderstandings will go away and situation will be normal soon.

Dialogue is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur. —Amit Shah, Union HM

AMID UNREST, MANIPUR TOP COP SHIFTED; IPS RAJIV SINGH STEPS IN AS NEW BOSS

Amid ethnic tension in the state, senior IPS officer Rajiv Singh has been given charge of the post of DGP in Manipur. He replaces P Doungel, who has been transferred to the post of OSD (Home), according to an official order by the MHA.

NCERT drops democracy, periodic table from 10 std

First India Bureau

New Delhi: The periodic table, democracy, and sources of energy — Class 10 students will no longer learn about these from their government-issue textbooks, dept said on Thursday. Complete chapters on the subjects now stand deleted as a part of a “rationalisation” meant to reduce “burden on students”.

IAF’s Kiran trainer aircraft crashes, both pilots safe

SCIENCE

CHAPTER 5: Periodic Classification of Elements

CHAPTER 14: Sources of Energy

CHAPTER 16: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources

POLITICS

CHAPTER 5: Popular Struggles & Movements

CHAPTER 6: About Political Parties

MAJOR HAPPENINGS

l PM Modi, Dahal virtually inaugurate integrated check posts at Rupaidiha in India and Nepalgunj in Nepal

l India, Nepal sign seven agreements to

l Panel to include an all-inclusive body comprising industrialists, sportspersons, politicians, public representatives in Manipur.

l There will be interagency Unified command in Manipur and a massive combing operation to start today which will entail legal action against insurgents found carrying weapons in violation of ongoing SOO.

boost cooperation in several areas including trade and energy l Modi, Dahal jointly set into motion construction of several infrastructure projects after their talks

FIRST LOOK! INDIA’S NEW JERSEYS...

On Thursday, June 1, Adidas India took to Instagram to share a photo of the shirt of the India cricket team. The Test, ODI and T20I kits’ first look was unveiled. “An iconic moment. An iconic stadium. Introducing the new Team India Jerseys,” Adidas wrote, using the Wankhede Stadium as the backdrop for the jersey unveiling. The India men’s cricket team will be the first ones to wear the new kit when they take on Australia in the WTC final from June 7 at the Oval in London.

Khap delegation will meet President Murmu to seek justice for wrestlers: Rakesh Tikait

First India Bureau

Bengaluru (FIB): A Kiran trainer aircraft of the IAF crashed in an open field in a village in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district on Thursday while on a routine training sortie. Both pilots managed to eject before the crash and escaped without serious injuries. IAF said, both the pilots, identified as Tejpal and Bhumika, suffered minor injuries.

New Delhi: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Thursday said that a delegation of khap representatives will meet President Draupadi Murmu to seek justice for the protesting wrestlers. On Thursday, Tikait along with the khaps of Haryana held a mahapanchayat in UP’s Muzaffarnagar. P6

CENTRE HANDLING ISSUE OF WRESTLERS SENSITIVELY: THAKUR

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CHAPTER 8: Challenges of the Democracy Foundation stone laying and inauguration of 53 roads, ROBs & bridges done by CM Central government should make a law and provide social security, says Gehlot

speaks during a ‘Mahapanchayat’ in UP on Thursday.

Gehlot lays foundation, inaugurates road works worth `3,378 cr

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Thursday that the state government is continuously working to create excellent infrastructure in the State. “In the last 4 years, 61,000 kms roads costing ` 30,000 crore have been built. Also, 70, 000 kilometers of roads have been sanctioned and ` 42,000

crore have been issued for the construction of roads. In this way, the state government has constructed about 1.30 lakh kms at a cost of over `70, 000 crore,” Gehlot was addressing the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of 53 roads, ROBs and bridges costing `3,377.55 crore through video conference from the Chief Minister’s

residence on Thursday. The Chief Minister said that social and economic development of the area can be ensured

only by the construction of good roads. “It is the result of the policies of the state government that today the roads of

the state are better than the neighboring states. The Public Works Department has done commendable work in the

Rajasthan’s performance is excellent on all financial indicators. As a result of this, public welfare schemes are being run to provide relief to the common people. State govts can take loans only after meeting the standards set by Centre and getting permission.

—Ashok Gehlot, CM

last 4 years. Work orders for const works have been issued by getting tenders done in a time bound manner. Turn to P8

nion Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said the Centre was sensitively handling the issue of protesting wrestlers, who are seeking the arrest of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations.

DAY AFTER PM MODI’S JIBES IN AJMER, GEHLOT REPLIES TO PM

On Thursday, after 24 hours of PM Modi’s jibes in Ajmer against state govt, CM Ashok Gehlot shot his reply to the PM On Wednesday, PM Modi raised questions on guarantee of Gehlot govt and spoke about the bankruptcy of the state and the country.

On Thursday, responding to PM’s remarks, Gehlot retaliated and said, “All governments complete the plan only by taking loans. PM Modi should tell how country will go bankrupt? When Modi became PM in 2014, there was a debt of `55 lakh crore. Today that debt has

increased to `155 lakh crore. When elections come, such speeches happen. We don’t even mind, it will continue. But I would like to say that financial mgmt of State is excellent. Some people call our announcements revdi. But revdis have been seen in MP. The CM there has announced to give saris etc. We are giving discounts considering inflation. This exemption is not just by looking at election. If only there was a break for a while, then people could have called it Revadis, but our decisions are permanent decisions.”

CM’S ANOTHER GIFT IN POLL BOUND RAJ

CM Ashok Gehlot along with Bhajan Lal Jatav, Usha Sharma, Kuldeep Ranka, Akhil Arora, Arti Dogra and Vaibhav Galriya during foundation laying and inauguration ceremony of road works at CMR on Thursday.

Moni Sharma

Tribal people of Manipur stage a protest against the ongoing tension in the State, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi.

Security personnel stand guard at Kangchuk, Manipur in view of the security situation in the state, on Thursday.

Amit Shah with Nityanand Rai, CM N Biren Singh and others speaks to the media regarding the Manipur violence in Imphal on Thursday.

PM Narendra Modi with Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday.

Rakesh Tikait

WRESTLERS’ PROTEST IN DELHI GETS SUPPORT FROM RAJ

SWC QUESTIONS NCW’S SILENCE OVER WRESTLERS’ AGITATION

Commission also considering to request SC to take suo motu cognizance

People in Jaipur express solidarity with wrestlers

Navin Sharma

Rehana Rayaz with officials of RSCW during press conference in Japiur on Thursday.

Kamal Kant

Jaipur: Chairperson of Rajasthan State Commission for Women Rehana Rayaz Chisti has questioned the silence of the National Commission for Women in the matter of not hearing women wrestlers in Delhi. During an interaction with the media on Thursday, she said that the Commission will be pressured to take action against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The Commission is also considering the legal aspects related to requesting the Supreme Court to take

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Jaipur : A large number of people expressed solidarity with female wrestlers agitating against WFI prez Brij Bhushan Singh in Delhi demanding his arrest and action over sexual harassment charges. They also gave an ultimatum of five days to the central government and said that if no action is taken by June 7, then lakhs of people from

Sarv Samaj will lay siege to BJP state HQs in Jaipur.

Jat Mahasabha state president Rajaram Meel, former MLA Ranveer Pahalwan, Mahasabha’s general secretary Birbal Gova were also present in the meeting.

It was said in the meeting that if no action is taken by the central government, then action like highway jam, gherao of BJP MLAs and MPs can be done.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Chief Secretary Usha Sharma reviewed the progress of dearness relief camps at the Government Secretariat on Thursday and called the progress of camps satisfactory.

During a meeting with the senior officers of the departments concerned, she said that the set targets are being achieved rapidly in all the districts. She also said that as directed by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, soon the bene-

fits of the schemes would be extended to the eligible people by organizing beneficiary festivals in different districts of the state.

Man held with gold of `40L at Jaipur airport

suo motu cognizance of the matter.

Rayaz said that the matter does not pertain to Delhi alone and it concerns the entire country.

“Concern has been expressed even at the international level,” she said, demanding removal of Singh from the post. She

said that Union Home Min Amit Shah should stop defending him. She said that the voice of the aggrieved women wrestlers is being suppressed. “The Delhi Police is acting like a puppet despite the agitation being held near the Parliament,” she said.

Roadways’ tender nixed as companies quote steep prices

Jaipur: Rajasthan Road-

ways Chairman Anand

Kumar has cancelled the tender issued for the purchase of new buses as it exceeded the budget. After a gap of several years, the Roadways was set to purchase a total of 590 buses in different categories, for which tenders were issued. Now, preparing fresh tenders may take time.

Rajasthan Roadways is facing a big crisis as buses are not available on rural and many urban routes. However, this is not the first case of cancellation of the tender process of buses in the Roadways.

Although officials of the Roadways claim that after the cancellation of the tender process, a new one will be prepared soon, but in view of the upcoming assembly elections in the state, it seems difficult.

Rajaram Meel addressing an emergency meeting that was held in Banipark, Jaipur on Thursday. Meeting was held by intellectuals of various societies who raised their voice against the injustice being done to women wrestlers.

Jaipur (FIB): The Customs officials at Jaipur International Airport on Thursday arrested a passenger and recovered gold weighing 715 grams from his possession. The smuggled gold was valued at Rs 40 lakhs. Officials informed that the passenger had arrived from Bangkok to Jaipur.

“Based on suspicion,

the passenger was stopped and thoroughly checked. The passenger had hidden gold in the form of capsules in his rectum,” officials said.

PICTURESQUE VIDHAN SABHA

should be deprived of the benefits. It should also be ensured that the message is conveyed to the general public that they must get registered to take benefit of the schemes,” she said, instructing to fix the date for the festival and send information to collectors as soon as possible.

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WE WILL NOT FORM ALLIANCE WITH BJP, CONGRESS: BENIWAL

Jaipur: Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) convener and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal on Thursday said that his party will not form alliance with BJP or Congress for the upcoming assembly elections in Rajasthan. He said that the party will take out four big rallies and hold four big demonstrations this month on demands like action on sand mafia and employment to youths in local industries.Beniwal held a press conference on Thursday and took a dig at the BJP and the Congress.

MP DIYA THANK PM, JAL SHAKTI MIN FOR JAKHAM DAM PROJECT

REASONS QUOTED FOR CANCELLATION TENDERS OF E-BUSES WERE ALSO CANCELED  Roadways had estimated that an express bus would cost `18 lakh while bus manufacturers quoted `22.88 lakh  Each Star

line bus

T he tenders have been canceled due to cost overrun of Rs 26 crore. But this is not the first case of cancellation of tender process of buses in Rajasthan Roadways.

Even before this, during the tenure of the current govt, the tender of electric buses were canceled after controversies, in such a situation, it is believed that it is not going to be easy for Roadways to buy new buses in the coming days. Although the officials of the roadways are claiming, the new tender process will be prepared soon, but it is difficult to believe these claims.

First India Bureau Mainpuri(UP) : Former BJP state president and Amber MLA Satish Poonia on Thursday said that the glory of the country has increased in the world under the leadership of PM Modi. He said that the country has changed a lot in the last 9 years. Poonia was speaking at a meeting in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

“Like UP, the BJP government will be formed in Rajasthan in the coming elections and Narendra Modi will again become the Prime Minister of the country for the third consecutive time in 2024,” he said.

Guv Kalraj Mishra reaches Mt Abu

Ashok Kumawat and Kamlesh Prajapat

Abu Road: Rajasthan

Governor Kalraj Mishra reached Abu Road late Thursday evening by Sultanpur-Ahmedabad

Express. Divisional

Commissioner KC Meena and IG Jai Narayan Sher received the Governor after that he left for Mount Abu by road. Mishra reached Abu

MEETINGS AT UDYOG BHAWAN

Road railway station about 3 hours late by Sultanpur Ahmedabad Ex-

press. Mishra interacted with reporters there and left for Mount Abu.

The Governor, who arrived with his family, will stay at Mount Abu Raj Bhawan till June 15.

Zila Pramukh Arjun

Purohit, Reodar MLA Jagsi Ram Koli, Abu Road Municipality Prez Magandan Charan, DC Dr. Bhanwar lal, SP Mamta Gupta and other officers were present.

Rajsamand: MP Diya Kumari expressed her gratitude to PM Modi & Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for approving the Rs 3,693 crore Jakham Dam-based project, which aims to benefit 297 villages in the Rajsamand district under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Speaking about the project, MP Diya Kumari expressed her joy and appreciation for the announcement of the Jakham Dam project worth Rs. 3,693 crore, initiated by PM Modi in Ajmer.

JDA ACTION AT THREE PLACES IN JAIPUR CITY

Jaipur: The enforcement wing of JDA on Thursday took action at three places in Jaipur. The enforcement officials took action against an illegal colony which was being developed on agricultural land in Zone – 9 without obtaining JDAs approvals. “A similar action was taken in Zone-13 where a colony was being developed on 5 bighas of agricultural land. Likewise, six under-construction duplexes in Shri Nath Vihar – 1 near Murgi Farm were also demolished,” officials said.

RSGL creates record with 37% growth in CNG, PNG distribution

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ACS Veenu Gupta directs officials of RSGL to increase the availability of CNG and PNG gas for domestic, industrial and commercial consumers

Nirmal Tiwari

Jaipur: Rajasthan State Gas Ltd. (RSGL) has made a record by distributing 16.58 MMSCM

(Million Standard Cubic Meter) CNG & PNG in the year 2022-23 with a growth rate of 37%.

RSGL had supplied 12.05 MMSCM gas in the year 2021-22, Additional Chief Secretary Mines and Petroleum Veenu Gupta informed. She directed Rajasthan Gas Ltd to give priority to

Veenu Gupta with officials of RSGL at Udyog Bhawan on

increase the availability of CNG and PNG gas for domestic consumers as well as industrial and

commercial institutions through CNG stations. Addressing the 36th

Board Meeting of RSGL at Udyog Bhawan, Gupta said that Rajasthan Gas has given great relief to the common consumers by reducing the rates of CNG-PNG in the past. She informed that CNG is 45 per cent cheaper than petrol and 15 per cent cheaper than diesel, while PNG being cheaper by 25 per cent compared to LPG is promoting green energy and people are getting cheap fuel options.

MIN SHAKUNTALA RAWAT ASKS OFFICIALS TO TAKE DEPARTMENTAL SCHEMES TO PEOPLE

district-wise workshops on the lines of inflation relief camps, providing information about the benefits of schemes, loan facilities, subsidies to the entrepreneurs. He said that the Industries Department is doing a wonderful job under the leadership of the Chief Minister.

Thursday.

CS Usha Sharma, Akhil Arora, Samit Sharma, Bhawani S Detha, Gaurav Goyal during review meeting in Jaipur on Thursday. Abhay Kumar, Bhaskar A Sawant, and others were also present.

Rawat said that district-wise workshops should be organized to make the benefits of departmental schemes available to the target group. So that along with the information about the schemes, it can be ensured that people get benefited on the spot. Rawat was presiding over the review meeting held at Udyog Bhavan on Thursday with District Industry Centre General Managers. As per the intention of the Chief Minister, the budget announcements related to the department were put on the ground, with the aim of providing maximum benefits to the target group, by organizing

RAYAZ QUESTIONS UNION MINISTERS

Satish Poonia interacting with media in Mainpuri on Thursday.

Shivendra Parmar

After a calm day, heavy rain returned to Rajasthan late on Wednesday night. The downpour continued in many districts till Thursday morning. It also rained in capital on Thursday and water logging turned the Vidhan Sabha’s image picturesque. —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

India’s glory has increased under PM Modi: Poonia

Sanyam Lodha, J Koli welcome Guv Kalraj Mishra at Abu Raod Railway Station on Thursday.

THE ‘POWER’ POLITICS CONTINUES

The first 100 units of electricity will be given free of cost to families who consume over 100 units per month

VIKAS SHARMA

Jaipur: Rajasthan

chief minister Ashok Gehlot has played a masterstroke in the election year by announcing waiving charges for the first 100 units of electricity for all households irrespective of their total consumption per month.

By doing this, he has balanced the politics which was being heated up by the opposition over the issue of fuel surcharge. With this announcement, Gehlot has also given a message of ‘save electricity’.

The first 100 units of electricity will be given free of cost to families who consume over 100 units per month. That is, no matter how much the bill comes, they will not have to pay any electricity charge for the first 100 units.

Those who consume electricity up to 200

units per month, the first 100 units will be free. Along with this, fixed charges, cess, fuel surcharge and all other charges for consumption up to 200 units will be waived.

Gehlot made the announcement on Wednesday night based on feedback received during inflation relief camps. The bill of around 1.04 crore consumers who consume up to 100 electricity will be zero while 11 lakh consumers using upto 200 units will not have to pay other charges.

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SPECIAL ACB COURT REJECTS BAIL OF SUSPENDED JOINT DIRECTOR OF IT DEPT

Jaipur: A special ACB court on Thursday rejected the bail application of suspended joint director of the IT department Vedprakash Yadav, who has arrested in connection with the recovery of `2.31 crore and a gold biscuit from an almirah in the basement of Yojna Bhawan.Judge Surendra Kumar rejected the bail application in view of the serious charges against Yadav. Judge Surendra Kumar rejected the bail application in view of the serious charges against Yadav. Vedprakash Yadavwas arrested on May 21.

HIGH COURT:

HEARING TO BE

HELD FROM TODAY

Jaipur: Hearing will be held in Rajasthan HC Jaipur as per new roster from Friday. Chief Justice AG Masih will conduct hearing for the first time on Friday after becoming the Chief Justice of Rajasthan HC. Justice Pankaj Bhandari and Justice Bhuvan Goyal will conduct the hearing in the second bench and Justice Ashok Kumar Gaur and Justice Ashutosh Kumar will conduct the hearing in the third bench.

BJP LEADERS ONLY

GIVE SPEECHES:

BHANWAR SINGH

Bikaner: Power Minister Bhanwar Singh Bhati on Thursday said that free 100 units of electricity is a big announcement made by CM Ashok Gehlot. While speaking to First India, Bhati said that 1.25 crore electricity consumers have benefited from the announcement. “The Chief Minister is giving relief to every section of the society. The BJP leaders only give public speeches, but the Congress party does actual work,” he said.

FREE ELECTRICITY WILL PROVIDE

MAJOR RELIEF TO PEOPLE: DOTASRA

Jaipur: Welcoming the decision of the chief minister to give 100 free electricity units to all households, PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra said that this will provide major relief to people. “The announcement will certainly provide relief to people who are reeling under high inflation due to the policies of the central government,” he said. “The government is working on giving relief to people and carrying out development works in the state,” Dotasra added. He said that the CM took the decision on the basis of the feedback received in the inflation relief camps.

Jaipur: Managing Director of Jaipur Discom RN Kumawat on Thursday conducted a surprise inspection of electricity offices. Sources informed Kumawat reached the discom office at 10:30 am and found that none of the officials were present in the office. The office of the Zonal Chief Engineer, Jaipur City Circle, Jaipur Rural Circle, Material Management Wing, Accounts Branch, and Vigilance Wing were found lying vacant. “Kumawat warned that such a thing should not happen in future & inspection can take place at any time,” source said. —Vikas Sharma

Jaipur: BSP supremo Mayawati took a dig at the Gehlot government. She not only questioned the working style of the state government but also put the governments of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana in the dock. “Why announcements only when elections are around the corner?” She also said that in view of rising inflation, the Congress government should have done this work at the time of the formation of the government.

12-year-old boy sodomised, killed by cousin brother

Rajendra Rathore during an event held in Bikaner on Thursday.

RATHORE SLAMS GEHLOT GOVT FOR FREE ELECTRICITY

Bikaner: Leader of opposition Rajendra Rathore while speaking to First India on Thursday attacked the Ashok Gehlot government over free units of electricity.

“The magician is trying to do the magic but he has got entangled in it. The discoms are in a poor state while electricity connections to farmers are still pending. The people are being harassed by standing in queues at Menghai Rahat Camp,” he said — Laxman Raghav

Arora lauds State govt’s exports policies

First India Bureau Jaipur: Rajasthan has recorded a quantum jump in export due to the policies of the state government to push exports. Rajiv Arora, Chairman of the Rajasthan Export Promo-

DOUBLE-DECKER CRUISE TO START SOON IN KOTA

Kota: The city of Kota will get its Chambal Riverfront, City Park, and Double Decker Cruz in Chambal River this month. Secretary of UIT Rajesh Joshi informed that a meeting chaired by District Collector OP Bunkar will be held on Friday regarding cruise operations in Chambal River. “It is expected that final decision will be taken regarding cruise operations in the presence of senior officials at the meeting,” said Joshi.

16 PEACOCKS DIE AFTER CONSUMING POISONOUS GRAINS IN NAGAUR, TWO HELD

Didwana (Nagaur): In an incident of killing of the national bird, 16 peacocks were found poisoned at 2 places in Didwana Forest Range of the Nagaur district. Officials informed that carcasses of 4 birds were found scattered at a house located in Sipahiyo Ki Dhani under the Khunkhuna Police Station area. “The peacocks were given grains laced with poison. The carcasses were taken into custody and 2 people who were allegedly responsible for it were arrested,” the police said adding that probe is underway.

Edu minister Kalla declares class 5th board exam results

tion Council (REPC), said that due to the easy industrial policies of the state government, Rajasthan’s exports registered an increase of about 37% in the year 2021-22 and an increase of 8% in the year 2022-23.

“Thus a quantum

jump has come in exports from the state,” Arora said while addressing ‘E Export Haat’ programme at Hotel Hilton. It was organised by the industries department REPC in collaboration with Amazon Global Selling .

Police team interacts with media during a press conference held

Satya Narayan Sharma

Jaipur: A sensational case of the murder of a 12-year-old child Naved has come to the fore in the city in the Khoh Nagoriyan area. The cousin of the minor has committed the murder.

The reason for murder as stated by the accused Ariz was that the deceased abused him in front of everyone.

To avenge this, the accused kidnapped Naved and killed him.

On the disappearance of Naved, the relatives lodged a missing complaint on May 24 at the Lalkothi police station.

After the dead body was found late on Wednesday night, police got the post-mortem done by the Medical Board in the presence of relatives at the SMS Mortuary.

As per reports, the killer Ariz had also raped Naved before killing and then brutally murdered him.

ACB gets false complaint

First India Bureau Jaipur: A complaint against a cooperative bank manager in Bharatpur given to Anti Corruption Bureau turned out to be false. The complaint

was filed against the manager Ravi Arya following which the ACB conducted raids. However, the complaint was found to be fake. The manager was accused of demanding a bribe.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Education Minister BD Kalla declared the Class 5th board results at Atal Seva Kendra here on Thursday. A total of 14 lakh students appeared for the exam and none have failed.

After releasing the results, the minister congratulated all the students and wished them a bright future.

Kalla said that the result of the examination will be available in the result tab of the 5th and 8th page of the Shala Darpan portal.

7 lakh 67,357 boys & 7 lakh 772 girls had registered for the exam. Out of this, 7 lakh 45,316 boys and 6 lakh 83,237 girl students passed. The total examination result was 97.30% and the result in 2022 was 95.37.

In major development, JDA Director (Law) alleges ` `472 crore scandal

Abhishek Shrivastava

Jaipur: There is a discussion of ` 472 crore scandal in JDA. JDA

Director (Law) Dinesh Gupta himself raised the issue and recommended to get the matter investigated by an independent investigation agency. The case is of land situated between Tonk Road and JLN Marg in Jaipur near Gopalpura flyover and in Lalsingh Judo Colony.

lowed for determining the land use in the case, raises many serious questions on the whole matter. This is a serious matter of misappropriation of government property.” Notably, the Pushpa Jaipuria Foundation and Captain Meters

in Jaipur on Thursday. —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Rajiv Arora addressing ‘E Export Haat’ on Thursday.

NOT DEMONETISATION!

RBI to withdraw `2,000 notes from circulation

Bang Bang – A surgical strike that reminds us all of the First targeted hit on Black-money and terror funding on November 8th 2016 – yet again on Friday the 19th May, 2023 RBI issued a public Announcement at 9PM stating that ` 2,000 currency notes are withdrawn, will be out of the circulation by the 30th of September, 2023 – exchange of notes to be effected immediately.

Opposition parties – against the Central Government peddled a narrative against the incumbent government confusing people and reminding them of, playing with words and terming this as “Notebandi” – reminding of the horrors they faced in 2016 in the past. Unfortunately, since the people at large, have little time to understand this in detail, plays straight in the hands of many unscrupulous elements who are fear mongering, survive and feed their political ambitions on creating social fear, anguish and rush. Not withstanding fact that these same urban naxals are the ones who will lose most in this `2000 note exchange/withdrawal drive.

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These are some important questions to be discussed, amongst the citizens, social influencers, spread the message of bonhemy and keep calm. There is no note bandi for the citizens who are simply living their daily lives.

But definitely a deterrent and a check on corruption. Only time will tell

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The general public, as a matter of fact, have been very wise with the changing economic environment in India and have decently, and swiftly already moved to the digital forms of payment exchange and are using various easy to use money payment and receipt formats such as UPI, IMPS, RTGS, MMID, Payment Gateways, Rupay et all. Indeed, we realise that in less than 4 years of existence, UPI is performing digital transactions to the tune of ` 7,000 crore annually (2022-2023) with a distribution of economic activity and related payment / receipt methodologies across the social and economic strata. Adoption of these digital payment / receipt methodologies have changed the landscape of corruption and black Money in India, making every one accountable to the society. Government to Citizen Services are consistently disbursed online, and have become accessible to the last mile. Making such online methodologies accessible to the citizen, the government has ensured that the general public is organised and ready to be a part of the main stream economic activity, ensuring that this time around, the negative sentiment is not set amongst the people of all walks of life, no long queues and no illegal activity in the name of exchange.

Walk up to your bank, or Any Branch of the Reserve bank of India, carry the currency with you – make a choice, if you would like to exchange the ` 20,000 in to ` 20,000 or simply deposit the amount in the bank – over the counter. Yes, a little inconvenience to this is that exchange will only be effected for

Opposition parties – against the Central Government peddled a narrative against the incumbent government confusing people and reminding them of, playing with words and terming this as “Notebandi” – reminding of the horrors they faced in 2016 in the pasts

10 of `2000 notes in one time, but then there is no cap on the amount of exchange. This is done to assist everyone across the board. In a more organised manner wherein the financial institutions will have enough new currency for everyone. It’s only going to be fair practices. Easier approach is to just walk over to your bank, not to forget that most banks offer door step pickup of deposits today (at least for premium customers), and effect a deposit in your account as much as you have.

Three are approx. 4 months to do the entire transaction, and 30th September is the official cut off date, as of today. Post that, we could certainly await further instructions from RBI.

We as responsible readers of this article, need to understand that the government is the check, the ideator in this exercise, the Reserve Bank of India, which is a Autonomous body, will be co-ordinating the entire exercise along with the representatives of Ministry of Finace, government of India.

At this moment, it is perti-

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nent for us to look into the legality of the entire exercise. Of course, be it Anti-India Forces, Urban Naxals, So called Opposition, or other unscrupulous, fear mongering sections of the “Kotri”, either popularly from the Bollywood or from the Lutyens, will try their best to tell you that this entire exercise is illegal in nature, and the government is a narcissistic government, which is sort of of unfactual claim made by the same people, and that this government is bringing in yet another disaster to the economy, and that you have no future left, and that Modi is a dictator and that blah blah blah.

But this is not the case. The reality is that this is a completely legal exercise does not need any intervention from the judiciary or any kind of other screening as this has been the policy of the reserve bank of India for eons that it has existed since 1999, every time a currency note is released out in the open market. This is that RBI decides the lifespan of a currency note now every currency

Ridham Desai, MD, of Morgan Stanley, has said that PM @narendramodiji’s push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat is yielding results.We have a very strong domestic economy; it’s an economy that a lot of MNCs want access to. It’s good news for India! #9YearsOfSeva

note has a different lifespan, but in our case, `2,000 note has a legal life span of four-five years from the date of printing another last ` 2,000 note was printed somewhere around the first quarter of 2017 which is around January or February in 2023. We are already in May it’s approximately five years and so the RBI has now gone ahead and withdrawn the `2,000 currency note this policy’s name is called the “clean note policy.”

So there isn’t any fear of a demonetization, or a “notebandi”, or any other such related aspect, which is being paddled by the unscrupulous, anti-Indian forces and miscreants, mischievous people, because their political ambitions come in way off their love for their country, and it is important for all of us to realize this together!

The RBI’s clean Note policy aims to maintain the integrity of the Indian currency by removing damaged, counterfeit, or soiled notes from circulation.

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After the withdrawal of legal tender status for `500 & `1,000 bank notes in circulation, now we all know what happened. After the demonetization they were found in drainages, garbage bins in lot of quantities. Because that was black money.

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This is all those people who were unscrupulous and who could not exchange or deposit the money in the bank, along with a PAN, and were not able to declare the income. Such money had no value for them.

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When `2000 note was issued back in November 2016 it was issued with an objective of introducing `2000 denomination till such time other smaller denominations were available.

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Removing `2000 notes from the market will not have a larger impact. It is also to be noted that RBI has already done this kind of withdrawal of currency in 2013, much before current Modi Govt was voted in by people of India in 2014, 9 years back.

CEMENTING DIPLOMATIC TIES

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Nepal PM Pushpa Dahal

New Delhi (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal PM Pushpa Dahal ‘Prachanda’ held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House on Thursday.

“Deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation. PM @narendramodi greets PM @ cmprachanda of Nepal as the latter arrives in Hyderabad House for bilateral talks,” Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted when PM Modi greeted ‘Prachanda’ at the Hyderabad House.

The engagement between the two Prime Ministers will be an opportunity to discuss the entire gamut of the multifaceted relationship between India and Nepal.

Earlier in the day, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ laid a wreath at Raj Ghat in New Delhi. He also wrote in the visitor’s book at Raj Ghat.

Uddhav, Pawar invited to discuss 2024 LS polls blueprint: Raut

Mumbai (ANI): Shiv

Sena (Uddhav) leader

Sanjay Raut on Thursday said that Uddhav Thackeray and NCP chief Sharad Pawar have also been invited to the Opposition meeting in Patna under chairmanship of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on June 12.

“Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has invited all the big leaders who are not with BJP and all parties who want a change in 2024, to Patna on June 12. Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar have also been invited. We are thinking of going to Patna,” Raut said here.

Nitish Kumar will chair a meeting of Opposition parties in Patna on June 12.

However, ahead of the Opposition leaders’ meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar in June.

ON PRESIDENT MURMU IN DELHI

New Delhi (ANI): Nepal PM Pushpa Dahal on Thursday called on President Droupadi Murmu. Nepal PM, who is in India for a 4-day visit, met President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The President welcomed Prime Minister Prachanda and congratulated him on his appointment as Prime Minister of Nepal. The President remarked that bilateral cooperation between India and Nepal has grown recently. Even during the tough days of the COVID-19 epidemic, trade between the two nations was maintained.

Bommai urges K’taka CM Siddaramaiah not to halt key schemes

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday urged his successor Siddaramaiah not to cut down on other pro-people schemes implemented earlier “at the cost of freebies”.

The Siddaramaiahled govt is holding an important cabinet meeting on Friday to discuss and make an announcement on five guarantees it promised in recent polls.

“It is the duty of a responsible govt to continue all development projects of all departments in view of the development of state.

The govt should commit to the expenditures and give a public statement in this regard.

“The guarantee schemes require Rs 50,000 crore and this should not take a toll on the economy of the state. The people should not be burdened indirectly. I am confident that you (Siddaramaiah) would initiate steps in this direction,” Bommai said.

Never imagined it can happen, says Rahul on disqualification

San Francisco (ANI):

PM DAHAL MEETS V-P JAGDEEP DHANKHAR

New Delhi (ANI): Nepal

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda also met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, in Delhi. Taking to Twitter, the official handle of Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar wrote, “Hon’ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar was pleased to receive the visiting Prime Minister of Nepal Rt. Hon @cmprachanda today. Age-old cultural ties between India and Nepal continue to be the bedrock of our relationship as we make good progress in other areas of our engagement.” Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka ‘Prachanda’ who assumed office in December last year is on an official visit to India till June 3.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that he was the first person to be given a “maximum sentence for defamation” and had never imagined something like him being disqualified from the Lok Sabha, could ever happen when he joined politics two decades ago.

Referring to his disqualification from Lok Sabha as a Member of Parliament (MP), Rahul Gandhi who is on a 10-day tour to the US made the remarks at Stanford University in California on Wednesday. “I don’t think when I joined politics in 2004, I ever imagined what I see going on in our country. It was way outside what I had ever imagined,” Rahul Gandhi said. His remarks come a day after he while addressing the Indian diaspora in San Francisco lashed out at the PM Modi. Rahul Gandhi is on a 10-day visit to the country. He will cover three cities— San Francisco, Washington DC, and New York.

“DISQUALIFICATION GAVE ME A HUGE OPPORTUNITY”

Stanford (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that his disqualification from Lok Sabha has given him a “huge opportunity” to serve the people. Rahul Gandhi made the remarks on Wednesday night in response to a series of questions from Indian students at the prestigious Stanford University Campus in California.

BJP SAYS GDP FIGURE EXPOSES

RAHUL’S LIES

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RaGa A CLOWN, SAYS GIRIRAJ SINGH

Anand (PTI): The entire world knows Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a “clown” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personality is beyond his comprehension, said Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday, slamming the Opposition leader over his recent remarks on Modi. Rahul Gandhi himself is clueless about what he speaks, said the Union Minister.

US envoy Eric Garcetti calls on BJP Prez JP Nadda

New Delhi (ANI): United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Thursday called on BJP chief JP Nadda at BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Garcetti was presented with a shawl by Nadda.

ANNOUNCEMENT ON 5 GUARANTEES LIKELY TODAY

Bengaluru: The Congress govt is likely to make an announcement in this regard on Friday after the cabinet meeting, sources said. The implementation of the likely announcement may commence from next week. The party is contemplating to organise a massive public rally on the day of the implementation or a day before. The top leaders of party would be present. Since Rahul Gandhi is on foreign tour, the details are being worked out on how to go about it. Sources said that on Friday the cabinet will take a decision on 3 guarantees and an announcement would be made. The party is of the opinion that just a press conference would not give maximum mileage to party and a big event should be held to reach out to people.

Previously, Garcetti said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming US visit will be an opportunity to elevate India-US relations to the next level.

“Our leaders are good friends and our countries are great friends. This is an opportunity to elevate their relation-

Tension in UP district after four temples desecrated Bulandshahr: Tension prevailed in Uttar Pradesh Bulandshahr district on Thursday after four Hindu temples were desecrated.

Enraged Hindu organisations staged protests and demanded strict action against the miscreants who attacked the temples.

The miscreants are also said to have vandalized 12 idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.

ship and all of our relations to the next level,” the US Ambassador said. He said PM Modi’s visit will express the

warmth between “our people and the ambitions we have to take this relationship forward.”

Garcetti said India and the US “trust one another, and our defence partnership really displays that where it’s

Sisodia claims manhandling; judge tells officials to preserve CCTV footage

New Delhi (PTI): A Delhi court on Thursday directed officials to preserve May 23 CCTV footage of court premises after AAP leader Manish Sisodia alleged he was manhandled by security personnel that day during his production in a case related to the excise policy. The police also moved an application seeking permission to produce Sisodia only via video con-

EAM meets Russian counterpart Lavrov in SA

Capetown (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and discussed issues of bilateral and global interests.

Jaishankar, who is here to participate in a conclave of five-nation grouping BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-ChinaSouth Africa), held talks with Lavrov on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

“Good to meet FM

Sergey Lavrov of Russia in Cape Town this morning on BRICS FMM sidelines. Our discussions covered bilateral matters, BRICS, G20 and SCO,” Jaishankar said in a tweet.

India will hold the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and G-20 summits in July and September respectively.

In the last few months, India has become a leading importer of discounted crude oil from Russia not-

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India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been pushing for resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

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New Delhi (PTI): A Delhi court on Thursday allowed Hyderabad businessman P Sarath Chandra Reddy, accused in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam, to turn approver. Special Judge MK Nagpal granted pardon to Reddy on an application moved by him. In his application, Reddy said, “I am ready to make true disclosure voluntarily about the case and want to be an approver in the case.”

ference, after he levelled the allegation. Police favoured Sisodia’s virtual production contending

that bringing him to court “creates chaos” due to presence of AAP supporters and media.

WB Guv, govt in tiff over appointment of SEC

Kolkata: Stalemate over appointment of new state election commissioner in West Bengal has refused to die down as the Governor is insisting on a third recommendation from the state government in addition to the two names already sent, while the State Secretariat is unwilling to abide by that.

Sources from the State Secretariat said that probably the Governor House is insisting

on the third recommendation because the same system is followed in case of the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner of India.

The chair of West Bengal State Election Commissioner is lying vacant now following the end of the tenure of earlier state election commissioner Sourav Das. Initially the state govt had recommended the name of ex-state chief secy Rajiva Sinha.

that India has more exercises on the military side with the United States than any other country in the world, or whether it’s the joint production of military defence.”

PM Modi is scheduled to visit the US on June 22 following an invitation from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Garcetti inaugurated the US Consulate in Hyderabad on Friday during a gala celebration of the 247th anniversary of American Independence.

Ruling BJP in UP to again focus on ‘beneficiaries’

Lucknow (Agencies): The BJP in Uttar Pradesh will, once again, focus on the ‘labharti’ (beneficiary) voters to ensure its success in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the state.

State BJP president Bhupendra Chaudhary said that the party would organise conventions, especially for traders and beneficiaries of the various government schemes.

While the trader community has been traditionally voting for the BJP, the party has struck a chord with other communities through its welfare schemes.

Chaudhary said a dedicated ‘Labharti’ campaign would be organised in each Lok Sabha seat.

NEPAL PM DAHAL CALLS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ during a bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on Thursday. —PHOTO BY ANI

Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi during an interaction with students at Stanford University in California, the USA on Thursday.

EAM S Jaishankar with South Africa’s Naledi Pandor, Russia’s Sergey Lavrov and other dignitaries during a photo ceremony.

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti discussing with BJP chief Nadda at BJP headquarters in New Delhi.

Shah warns tough action against trouble makers

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Imphal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who on Thursday announced a probe panel led by a retired judge to investigate violence in Manipur, warned the trouble makers that stern action will be taken if there is any violation of the SOO agreement. The Union Home Minister said while urging everyone to surrender arms.

While appealing to militant outfits that are part of the SOO in Manipur, Shah said they should surrender weapons to the police right away as “from tomorrow onwards, the police will start combing operations.” “Anyone found with arms will face harsh action under all the relevant legal provisions,” he warned.

With illegal settlers from Myanmar being blamed for the violence in Manipur, Shah said biometric registration and retina scans of people coming in from the neighbouring countries will be done.

I can say without any hesitation that on account of a hasty decision of the Manipur High Court, a situation of ethnic violence between two groups erupted. Since a BJP government was formed here six years ago, Manipur had become free from bandhs, blockades, curfews and violence. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, the double-engine government here achieved unprecedented success on all parameters of development.

—Amit Shah, Union Home Minister

Parl panel for immediate govt intervention in wrestlers’ issue

New Delhi (ANI): The Standing Committee members of Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports met on Thursday to discuss the issues of wrestlers and the opposition leaders demanded immediate government intervention in the matter.

A committee member said, “We have raised the issues before the chairman of the committee and sought immediate intervention from the government.”

3 POLICE PERSONNEL HURT IN GUNFIGHT WITH SUSPECTED KUKI MILITANTS

Imphal (PTI): Three police personnel were injured in a gunfight with suspected Kuki militants in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, officials said on Thursday. The gunfight took place at Tangjeng under the Kumbi police station on Wednesday night, they said. The injured police personnel have been admitted to an Imphal hospital. “Heavy exchange of fire has also been reported from Chanung in Imphal East district. We have not got any casualty report from there yet,” a senior official told PTI. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday had said the govt is committed to restore peace in Manipur and ensuring an early return of all internally displaced people back to their homes. Meeting victims from both Meitei and Kuki communities in relief camps in the state, he assured them of security and said the govt’s focus is to ensure their safe return home. Shah said, “We are committed to restoring peace in Manipur as early as possible and ensuring their (refugees) return to their homes.”

Ethnic clashes broke out in the state nearly a month ago after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. After a relative lull for over a fortnight, the state witnessed a sudden spurt in clashes and gunfight between militants and security forces on Sunday.

2 LeT aides held with arms & ammunition in Baramulla

Srinagar (Agencies):

Two associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit were arrested on Thursday in Baramulla district.

The ‘Naka’ party of local police, Army and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) found two persons moving suspiciously in Warpora area of the district. “When they were frisked, arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession. “The recovery includes two pistols, two pistol magazines and 15 live rounds,” police said. The duo has been identified as Suhail Gulzar and Waseem Parra, both are LeT associates.

UP govt transfers 6 IAS officers

Dr Ahtesham Siddiqui

Srinagar (PTI): The apprehensions about the influx of Taliban fighters into Kashmir after the fall of Kabul in 2021 did not materialise and no Afghani Taliban has infiltrated into the valley, a senior Army officer has said here. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Chinar Corps Lieutenant General A D S Aujla also said that due to the ongoing internal crisis in Pakistan, there are no major worries regarding Kashmir but the armed forces have to remain alert to thwart any attempts to push in infiltrators, narcotics or weapons.

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2 LABOURERS DIE IN WELL’S WALL COLLAPSE

Palghar: Two labourers died after the parapet of a well collapsed during repair work in Wada tehsil of Palghar district, police said on Thursday. Incident occurred on Monday evening at Gorad village but the report reached the police headquarters here late, said an official. Deceased Baliram Tumbada (55) and Barku Shirode (58) were repairing the parapet when it collapsed on them, he said.

BSF CONFISCATES SMUGGLED ITEMS

WORTH `13 LAKH

Shillong: The BSF seized clothing items worth Rs 13 lakhs while being smuggled to Bangladesh from the bordering area of East Khasi Hills, officials said on Thursday. According to officials, the consignment was seized by troops of BOP Pyrdwah when the miscreants were trying to cross it over to Bangladesh. BSF officials said that on searching eight bundles of clothes were found from the spot.

MAN ARRESTED FOR KILLING WIFE FOR ‘REFUSING SEX’

Hyderabad: A man was arrested for murdering his wife for “refusing to have sex” with him, just a month after she delivered their second child, police said on Wednesday. The murder took place on May 20, and police cracked the case 10 days later. When the police thoroughly interrogated him, he confessed to the crime, police said, adding that the post-mortem report confirmed the cause of the death.

MAN HELD FOR EXPOSING GENITALS IN BUS

Kannur: A 44-year-old-man who flashed his genitals to a woman aboard a bus earlier this week has landed in police custody. The accused, identified as Binu N K, is a native of Nallompuzha and his arrest has been recorded, police said on Thursday. On Sunday, when a woman boarded a private bus at Cherupuzha near Payyanur, a man was sitting inside it reading a newspaper while no one else was there.

As per a committee member, the members of Opposition parties in the meeting demanded that the chairman of the committee should write a letter to the government in connection with the forceful removal of protesting wrestlers from the protest site at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

“The meeting consisting of specific members of the opposition parties have demanded that the chairman of the committee should write a letter to the government in connection with the wrestlers who were forcefully removed from the protest site at Jantar Mantar in Delhi during the inauguration of the new parliament building,” a member told ANI.

Many injured as bus falls into gorge in Himachal

Mandi (Agencies):

Several passengers sustained injuries after a bus carrying over 40 people veered off the road and fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, police said on Thursday.

The incident occurred near Kharodi under Karsog sub-division of Mandi district this morning,

Soumya Sambshivam, Superintendant of Police Mandi said. The accident left several passengers including driver and conductor of the HRTC bus injured. According to the eyewitness, the bus as it rolled into the gorge somehow got stuck between two trees, which prevented it from plunging deeper.

India will not fence cheetah habitats: Govt panel chief

Bhopal (Agencies): India does not want fenced habitats for cheetahs like the ones in South Africa and Namibia as it is against the basic tenets of wildlife conservation, the head of the Centre’s high-level committee set up to monitor the cheetah reintroduction project said on Thursday.

Experts from South Africa and Namibia, who are helping reintroduce cheetahs in India, have recommended fencing their habitats to prevent poaching, habitat fragmentation and minimise human-animal conflict.

However, experts in India say fences can disrupt natural animal movements and

impede genetic exchange between populations.

“It’s absolutely bogus to think of fencing the habitats. It goes against the basic tenets of wildlife conservation. What happened in a fenced park there (in Africa) will not happen here. Our understanding is that regional networks of protected areas should merge into a national

BKU’s Rakesh Tikait with farmers attends a ‘Mahapanchayat’ to discuss the wrestlers’ protest, in Muzaffarnagar on Thursday.

PRO-WRESTLERS DEMONSTRATIONS IN PUNJAB, HRY

Chandigarh: Farmers, under the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, on Thursday held demonstrations in Punjab and Haryana in support of wrestlers seeking arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan over sexual harassment charges. The farmers also submitted memorandums to deputy commissioners and sub divisional magistrates.

KAPIL SIBAL TAKES SWIPE AT WFI CHIEF’S REMARK

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday took a swipe at WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan’s remarks that he will hang himself even if a single allegation is proved against him. The swipe by Sibal came a day after Singh said all wrestlers are like his children and he will not blame them as his blood and sweat have also gone into their success.

MAHAVIR PHOGAT WARNS CENTRE

New Delhi: The people of the country will drive out the current government like they did with the British, former wrestler and Dronacharya Awardee Mahavir Phogat said amid the ongoing protests by grapplers against wrestling federation chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. “The condition of the daughters cannot be seen. The people of the country will drive away the government like they drove away the British,” Mahavir Phogat said.

Lucknow: UP CM Yogi Adityanath has transferred half a dozen IAS officers in the state in which IAS Prashant Dwivedi has been removed from ACS Finance, as a result of the allegations of bribery in the AYUSH scam. That’s why the govt has removed him from a very important department like finance and sent him to a less important department as chairman of UPSRTC. Meanwhile, IAS Deepak Kumar has been given additional charge of ACS finance. Kanpur commissioner IAS Rajashekhar has been removed as Secretary Agriculture. IAS Lokesh M posted as Commissioner of Saharanpur has been made the new Commissioner of Kanpur whereas Yashod Rishikesh Bhaskar, who returned from inter-state deputation after many years, has been made the new commissioner of Saharanpur. IAS Masoom Ali Sarwar, posted as MD of UP PCF, has been appointed as the new MD of UPSRTC whereas ‘in-waiting’ Sanjay Kumar has been made the new MD of UP PCS.

KCR govt to mark Telangana’s formation with events from today

Hyderabad: Starting on Friday, the Telangana govt headed by CM K Chandrashekar Rao is going to hold the decennial celebrations of the state formation for the next 21 days, showcasing its achievements in the last nine years. An official statement said the schedule of 21day long celebrations was finalized. Earlier, KCR unveiled the logo for the Telangana forma-

tion day celebrations.

On June 3, the government will celebrate Telangana farmers’ day and

state agriculture department will organise a series of programmes at Rythu Vedikas.

network of protected areas so that there is porosity for wildlife gene flow,” said Rajesh Gopal, chairman of the 11-member cheetah steering committee. “We have our own socio-cultural issues. We have been handling tigers for the last 50 years and we know what the human-wildlife interface is. We can handle cheetahs too,” he said.

Union HM Amit Shah with MoS Nityanand Rai, Manipur CM N Biren Singh addresses media in Imphal.

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Drone strikes: 4 injured in Russia

Kyiv has become the aggressor with repeated airstrikes and drone attacks on Russia

Moscow (ANI): Russia's war in Ukraine reverberated dramatically back onto its own territory on Wednesday, with a "massive" shelling in Belgorod injuring four people and preliminary information indicating a drone crashed and ignited a fire at an oil refinery farther south, CNN reported.

According to the governor of Shebekino, in the district of Belgorod, eight apartment buildings, four homes, a school and two administrative buildings were damaged during the shelling. Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of Russia's Belgorod region, said there was more shelling of a border area later Wednesday, which he blamed on Ukrainian forces.

"The situation is not getting better. There is shelling on Shebekino, there is a fire at one of the industrial enterprises," Gladkov said in a live broadcast.

Paramilitary bases attacked by Sudan army

Khartoum (Agencies): Mediators have blamed both sides for violating the truce which was supposed to enable secure corridors for delivering aid to an increasingly needy population.

In both the north and south of the capital, key bases of commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo’s Rapid Support Forces came under attack by troops loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, residents told AFP.

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North Korea promises another attempt at spy satellite launch

Pyongyang (Agencies): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister said Thursday that Pyongyang would "correctly" place a spy satellite into orbit soon, a day after their first attempt crashed.

Pyongyang has pitched its military satellite as a necessary counterbalance to the growing US military presence in the region, pointing to Washington's ongoing joint drills with Seoul

as one example of many. North Korea's new Chollima-1 rocket lost thrust and

MS Dhoni undergoes successful knee surgery after CSK’s IPL win

New Delhi (ANI): The knee surgery of legendary Indian wicket keeper, batter and skipper MS Dhoni is successful, said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan on Thursday.

“MS Dhoni’s surgery has been successful. We do not know much details but he is recovering well,” the CSK CEO told ANI. Dhoni underwent sur-

gery at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. Dhoni said,“You see

it’s the best time to announce the retirement. The easy thing for me to say is thank you and retire. But the hard thing to do is to work hard for nine months and try to play one more IPL season. The body has to hold up. But with the amount of love I have received from CSK fans, it would be a gift for them to play one more season.”

STOKES FOR CSK

plunged into the sea with its satellite payload on Wednesday, state media said in a rare same-day announcement following the failed launch.

Kim Yo Jong, who also serves as a spokesperson for the regime, said a second attempt would soon be made. "It is certain that the DPRK's military reconnaissance satellite will be correctly put on space orbit in the near future and start its mission," she said.

WTC Final: Sunil Gavaskar speaks on focus points

New Delhi (ANI): Sunil Gavaskar spoke about the technical adjustments Indian batsmen will need to make for the upcoming WTC final. Gavaskar emphasized the importance of bat speed control, highlighting the transition from T20 format to Test cricket, highlighting the importance of seemless transition between formats for players.

a bit of John Terry role in IPL: says Ben Stokes on CSK win

London (ANI): England team captain Ben Stokes believes that he played the ‘John Terry role’ in his IPL team Chennai Super Kings’ victory this season.

Stoke referred to Chelsea Legend ‘John Terry’ who famously lifted the Champions League trophy in 2012 dressed in his Chelsea kit despite missing the final against Bayern Munich through suspension. Stokes during press commitments at

Lord’s discussed his role in his team’s victory in IPL. He said, “I played a lit

chise for INR 16.25 crore but played only two matches due to a toe injury. Stokes last appeared in April against Lucknow Super Giants. He was back in the UK and watched the inspiring victory of his team against Gujarat Titans on his phone in the bar of the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington. The Eng-

lish team is staying at the hotel for their oneoff match against Ireland. Stokes has limited his bowling as he believes that he has a finite number of overs left in his carrier.

“Before I could just bowl and bowl and bowl and turn up pretty fresh. Now I’m probably not able to do that, so in-between games is probably the most important bit of managing anything correctly,” said Ben Stokes.

Moscow: Drones attacked two oil refineries just 40-50 miles (65-80 km) east of Russia's biggest oil export terminals on Wednesday, sparking a fire at one and causing no damage to the other, according to Russian officials. At around 0100 GMT a drone struck the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, causing a fire which was later extinguished, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said. The Afipsky refinery lies 50 miles east of the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, one of Russia's most important oil export gateways. Novorossiisk, together with the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal, bring about 1.5% of global oil to market. Another drone crashed into the Ilsky refinery, which lies around 40 miles east of Novorossiisk.

Muzaffargarh (ANI):

At least five people were killed and three others injured in an explosion inside a house in the Daira Din Panah neighbourhood of Punjab's Kot Addu, around 80 km from Muzaffargarh, the Pakistanbased The News International reported. According to the police, a person who works at a junkyard owned the home where the explosion took place. They said that three of the deceased were women

and that all of the deceased belonged to the same family. "Even at the time of the explosion, waste materials and scrap were being sorted," police said. However, the cause and nature of the explosion were not yet ascertained, the police said, adding that investigations were underway. They further stated that rescue teams, bomb disposal squad and other related security agencies had reached the spot soon after the explosion.

Both sides have been engaging in aerial warfare for last few weeks, trying to take out each other’s strategic assets.

Rescue 1122 officials conduct rescue efforts at a house in Pakistan’s Kot Addu, where the explosion took place.

Chollima-1 rocket carrying the Malligyong-1 satellite at the Sohae Satellite Launch.

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Govt’s welfare schemes, works of public service instead of ‘Revdi’: CM

Office bearers of Secretariat Employees’ Union raise the slogan ‘Abki Baar OPS Sarkar’ at CMR. The group expresses gratitude to CM Gehlot, who was also happy to see their enthusiasm

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Jaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot while addressing the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of 53 roads, ROBs and bridges costing Rs 3,377.55 crore through VC from the CMR said, “For quality control 18 I.Q.M. (Independent Quality Monitors) have been appointed. Missing link roads are being constructed to connect remote areas with roadways.” The CM said that schemes brought in public interest are works of public service, instead of ‘Revdi’. “ They have made life easier for common man. CM inaugurated the new portal of PWD. PWD Min BL Jatav said that construction and development works of roads are being completed timely.

CS Usha Sharma said that more than 1500 black spots, which are ‘accident prone’ have been rectified in Raj through identification.

SHILPGRAM AT MOLELA VILLAGE IN RAJSAMAND DIST

Shilpgram will now be established in Molela village, which has international recognition for making idols of folk deities from clay. CM Gehlot has approved Rs 2.55 crore for its establishment and other works. This village is located in Khamnor tehsil.With this decision, the artisans of Molela will be able to display and sell their artefacts and train future generations with skills. This will increase the interest of the youth towards art.

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Birla: PM working to enhance hidden talent within the youth

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It is a matter of pride that today Rajasthan stands first in country in milk production. State Govt is ensuring free distribution of milk to 68.56 lakh children of 67,760 educational institutions under 'Bal Gopal Yojana.' On World Milk Day today, let us pledge to speed up these steps and fulfill the objectives of this day. #WorldMilkDay

2.53 CR FOR TOURISM DEVP WORKS AT LAKSHMINARAYAN TEMPLE IN BIKANER

CM Gehlot has approved a financial provision of Rs 2.53 crore for the work of tourism development at Laxminathji Temple in Bikaner district.With this sanctioned amount, redevelopment of amphitheater, construction of shed towards Ganesh temple, exterior painting on small temples and conservation of Ganesh temple and other development works will be done. This will further promote tourism in the region.

CHIEF MINISTER’S NOD TO ‘EARNED SALARY AND ADVANCE DRAWAL ACCESS SCHEME’

Govt employees of State will now be able to take advance payment of their salaries on emergency requirement. For this, CM Gehlot has approved ‘Earned Salary Advance Drawal Access Scheme’. Operation of scheme will be done by Rajasthan Financial Service Delivery Ltd. With this, advance payment of salary proportionately will be made to personnel before month’s end. This facility will be available from June 1, 2023.

CM on Western Rajasthan tour from today

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Jaipur: On Thursday, Minister Pratap Singh Khachariawas held a presser and said that after the Karnataka defeat, BJP has now stopped taking the name of Lord Hanuman. “BJP people are giving statements regarding electricity bill relief. Providing budget is the govt’s work, why are you taking tension. BJP only talks about religious conflict. We have full faith that we will form the government again. If BJP comes by mistake, it will stop all public welfare schemes. Now the fight is between BJP and common people. BJP is not able to bear the shock of Karnata-

ka. Now BJP will start making announcements in favor of public. Votes should be given on the basis of work and not on speech. BJP leaders want to reach closer to the PM and there is a lot of competition for this. But what will work for them is going closer to the public, not the Prime Minister,” he said.

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur: The Department of Administrative Reforms has issued instructions on behalf of Chief Secretary Usha Sharma to the Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of all the departments that officers and employees in one seat in the same section or offices will be posted or transferred to another place. Sharma has also asked to dis-

Special increment will be given in the form of personal salary to state employees who have excelled in international and national level sports events and competitions. CM Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal in this regard. This will encourage the personnel in sports.On and after April 1, 2023, the eligible personnel will have to apply for special increment within a period of 6 months from the date of completion of the sports event.

Ramesh: Cong to fight Raj Assembly polls unitedly

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New Delhi: Congress said the party is supreme & will fight Rajasthan Assembly polls unitedly to emerge victorious, an assertion that came a day after Sachin Pilot refused to budge from his demands from Gehlot govt to act against corruption.

Asked Pilot’s Tonk remarks & the simmering tensions in Raj unit, Congress Gen Secretary, Communications, Jairam Ramesh said, “On May 29, Congress President met CM Gehlot, Sachin Pilot in the presence of Rahul Gandhi, General Secy (Org) K C Venugopal, and Gen Secy in-charge of Raj Sukhjinder Randhawa, and discussed all issues at length.” They reaf-

THE CIRCULAR ISSUED ON CS’s ORDERS

A ccording to the circular for Departments/Directorates/Commissionerates/Subordinate offices, employees in the same section or offices for three years will be transferred. Also, the specific nature of work should not be more than five years. It said that all the material should be organised in shelves and e-filing must be done, all the files should be stored in 15 days. The CS mentioned that all this was necessary for good governance and transparency.

pose of the goods lying in the old cabinets.

These instructions have been issued as a precautionary measure after a stash of cash and gold

WE ALL ARE SOLDIERS OF HIGH COMMAND & WILL ACCEPT ALL ITS DECISIONS: DOTASRA

Jaipur: On Sachin Pilot’s remarks, PCC Chief GS Dotasra has asked to listen to his full statement on corruption. “I understand that he has said 101% that BJP has failed in country. I have also heard that he has said that there is no such thing as opposition in Rajasthan, you should go on those things. We all are one & will fight the elections unitedly. We all are the soldiers of the high command, the decision taken by the high command be it Sachin Pilot or GS Dotasara or Gehlot ji, everyone will agree. We will bring Congress to power in 2023 with decision taken by party High Command,” Dotasra said at state level meet of Seva Dal in PCC Yogesh Sharma

firmed unity, solidarity, determination to fight the polls unitedly, he said. “We will come back in Rajasthan with a convincing mandate. Whatever was discussed on May 29 will be taken forward,” Ramesh added. “We have seen what hap-

pened in Karnataka... we have seen the type of poll campaign that PM ran. I am sure Raj people will give same reply to PM what K’taka people gave to him,” he said. “The party is supreme, we will fight this election unitedly and we will win,” he said.

Jaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot on his 3-day tour to Western Raj, will visit Barmer, Jalore, Pali and Jodhpur. He will visit inflation relief camps and address public rallies. Gehlot will leave for Jodhpur in a special plane. From there, he will go to the refinery project site in Barmer’s Pachpadra and hold a review meeting. He will inspect Mahangai Rahat camp and will spend the night in Barmer. on June 3, he will reach Sanchore to visit the inflation relief camp, inaugurate various developmental projects and also address a public rally in Jalore stadium. He will conduct a public hearing at Pali circuit house on June 4. He will visit Jodhpur for inaugural events & will return to Jaipur in evening.

Kota / Bundi: LS

Speaker Om Birla on Thursday, said that the youth is the future of the country and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working to enhance the hidden talent within the youth.

Speaking at a youth festival in Bundi organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra, he said that the Prime Minister has been working on various factors to enhance the talent of youths. He said that the festival has been organised to provide the young people an opportunity to nur-

The PM been working on various factors to enhance talent of youths. The Youth Festival has been organised to provide young people an opportunity to nurture their talent.

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LS Speaker

ture their talent. Various cultural programmes were held. MLA Ashok Dogra and others were also present on the occasion. Earlier, Birla held discussions with social workers & intellectuals over various issues.

Hearing in defamation case held

First India Bureau Jaipur: The demands made by Sachin Pilot camp are well known to all ‘spheres’ of State polity. However, there is other side of Pilot’s remark over 3 demands! On Wednesday, Pilot, in Tonk, said to not compromise on his 3 demands. Political observers tell social media to be the reason for this saying, “For last 3 days there was a section of social media that was angry with Pilot. They were angry with news of reconciliation without any formula in Raj Congress & also with no action being taken after the ultimatum of demands.” Pilot’s old remark was also going viral on social media.

Pilot had said in Jan Sangharsh Yatra, “I swear by blisters on your feet, now I won’t back down.” With this remark, Pilot supporters are asking many questions on social media. Did Pilot reach Tonk to remove this ongoing anger on social media? That’s why he repeated his remark of not compromising on all 3 demands? Or is there really no formula for reconciliation in Raj Congress yet?

First India Bureau New Delhi: Hearing in the defamation case of Union Minister GS Shekhawat was conducted in Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Thursday.

In the last hearing, the Delhi police had submitted its investigation report which was accepted by Court. Based on the report, the court will decide whether to issue summons to CM Ashok Gehlot on defamation plaint filed by Union Minister. The court had given orders for probe.

USHA TAKES PRAGMATIC STEP TO ‘DECLUTTER’ STATE ADMINISTRATION!

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bar was recently found in an almirah in Yojana Bhawan.

According to the circular for Departments/ Directorates/Commis-

sionerates/Subordinate offices, employees in the same section or offices for three years will be transferred. Also, the specific nature of work should not be more than five years. It said that all the material should be organised in shelves and efiling must be done, all the files should be stored in 15 days. The CS mentioned that all this was necessary for good governance and transparency.

Jaipur: After taking a revolutionary step of enforcing the e-filing system to make State administration transparent, smooth and agile, Chief Secretary Usha Sharma has taken yet another major step on Thursday.

Issuing an order, she has directed that all employees (officials and babus) falling under the Depts & Directorates in Secretariat, & even police officials, will not be able to stay put on one

post for more than three years. Only in special cases will this tenure be of five years.

In the orders carrying Usha Sharma’s signatures, it has been clearly said that “officials and babus stay put in Depts, Directorates, Subordinate offices and in Sec-

retariat for a long time in the same section or office. Due to this the state work is affected and suspicion is created on the commitment and reliability of the administration.” The order has been issued to all ACS, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries, along with DG Police, SPs, Divisional Commissioners, Collectors, HODs and all chiefs of Corporations and Boards and they have been directed to ensure order’s compliance. Administrative experts

stress that this is the first time, in recent history, that the CS has issued such an order. Through this order, Usha Sharma has re-enforced the power and prestige of office of CS in administration. Along with this, she has also projected her image of being a ‘disciplined’ & ‘no-nonsense’ administrator. She is retiring on June 30, but before retiring, she has issued this order & ensured her name in ‘golden letters’ in the State’s administrative history.

CM Ashok Gehlot flags off the free ambulance for Kota & Baran cities from CMR on Thursday. Also seen are Dr Khanu Khan Budhwali, Amin Kagzi, MD Chopdar and others.

We have full faith that we will form the govt again,asserts PSK

The other side of Sachin Pilot’s remark related to 3 demands!

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Pratap Singh Khachariyawas addresses the media during a press conference at his residence in Jaipur on Thursday.

Sachin Pilot —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Om Birla felicitates young talents during the Youth Festival, ‘Panch Pran’ held at Taleda tehsil in Bundi dist on Thursday.

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CS: Transfer officers, employees in one seat or office for over three years

FOOD-INSPIRED FASHION HAS BECOME A FEAST FOR THE EYES, TICKLING THE TASTE BUDS OF FASHION ENTHUSIASTS WORLDWIDE. CITY FIRST BRINGS TO YOU THE DELIGHTFUL FASHION OF ALL TIMES!

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Fashion has always been a means of self-expression and a reflection of cultural trends. Over the years, designers have drawn inspiration from various sources, including art, nature, and even food. In recent years, the world of fashion has witnessed a delightful and mouthwatering trend: food-inspired fashion. From fruity prints to pastry-shaped accessories, this delectable style movement has captured the imagination of designers, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts alike. Join us as we explore the delectable world where haute couture meets culinary delights.

The emergence of food-inspired fashion has brought a whole new meaning to the phrase "you are what you eat." Designers are taking inspiration from vari-

revolves around fruits. Designers have embraced the vivid hues and organic shapes of fruits like strawberries, pineapples, and citrus fruits, infusing them into their designs. These prints and patterns add a burst of color and freshness to garments, creating a summery and vibrant vibe. From elegant evening gowns to casual streetwear, fruit-inspired fashion has become a staple in the wardrobes of fashion-forward individuals.

Food-inspired fashion isn't limited to clothing alone. Accessories play a significant role in this delicious trend. Designers have turned to mouthwatering treats and culinary delights to create accessories that are both eyecatching and conversation-starters. Imagine a clutch shaped like a slice of pizza, a necklace adorned with miniature sushi rolls, or earrings resembling juicy burgers. These accessories add a touch of whimsy and playfulness to any outfit, proving that fashion can indeed be fun and lighthearted.

Food not only serves as a source of inspiration for fashion but also represents different cultures and cuisines. Designers are incorporating culinary symbols and traditional dishes from

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TASTE SO INCREDIBLE, You’ll Refuse to Call Pachadi a Side Dish

Pachadi is a fantastic way of serving local white pumpkin on the plate. Moreover, apart from satisfying the taste buds, Pachadi brings many health benefits. The advantages are endless with this simple and healthy side dish.

Ratzz and my obsession with tasting different foods from different cultures will never fade. On this journey of exploration, we experienced a taste beyond imagination. So, here we are back to share our tale of a magical flavour that refuses to leave our senses.

South India has a fine culture, making us obsessed with its dishes, especially the sadya meal, the most missed after Onam is gone. Out of all the servings, Pachadi’s lip-smacking tang is the part we adore the most. Essentially, Pachadi is a traditional South Indian dish served on the side just like fresh pickle, thick raita, or chutney. It is plated up with prominent cultural food like idli, dosa, and pesarattu.

Sounds fascinating, doesn’t it? Too many flavours; too many ways—there is a lot more to know about Pachadi.

HEALTHY DELICIOUS PACHADI

Ever thought dull vegetables could taste so fine? Well, it is believable with Pachadi. The dish is prepared by crushing fibrous vegetables, and it turns into the favourite finger-licking part of the plate.

However, there are numerous ways of preparing Pachadi under different names and origins. The riveting part about this comfort food is its variety, which adjusts according to the seasons and edibles. The traditional form of Pachadi varies in different regions. For instance, apart from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it is a popular dish in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh with their diverse ways of preparing it. The vegetable is crushed in Andra and Telengana with chillies, fenugreek and mustard seeds before the tempering is given for the extra flavour. Moreover, Kerala’s version of Pachadi is similar in texture of Bengali tomato-khejur chutney and odia ou khatta.

We found some incredible flavour additions for this dish. Some of the most famous are Pineapple

Pachadi, traditional Inji Pachadi serving the essence of ginger, the flushed-red Beetroot Pachadi, and many more.

Oh no, how could we forget to mention that the dish can make a bland pumpkin taste so good? Crazy, no? Interestingly, Kumbalanga

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other raitas, pickles? Well, in

Thinking about what makes the mouth-watering Pachadi so different from other raitas, chutneys, and pickles? Well, in contrast to other similar items, which primarily include raw ingredients and their blend, Pachadi has a main vegetable or fruit that undergoes some minor cooking to eliminate the raw essence of the ingredients before tempering.

THIS SUMMER SERVE

PACHADI WITH YOUR MEALS

Craving for some toothsome Pachadi?

Oh no, you do not have to visit South India to experience this heartwarming taste. You can prepare it in your kitchen and have one of the best servings of your life. Apart from knowing about this dish, here are some simple steps to prepare and serve Pachadi with love.

Ritzzy loves the Thayir Pachadi, basically known as Plain Yogurt Pachadi, so here you go.

Furthermore, the best part is that you can customize the serving in keeping with your preferences. Name your craving, salty or sweet, and it will serve you the best taste to satisfy your buds. From seasonal veggies to exotic ones, Pachadi is in various flavours, Some that you must try out are:

● Beetroot Pachadi

● Turai Pachadi

● Ghiya Pachadi

● Aaloo Pachadi

● Kaddu (Yellow Pumpkin) Pachadi

● Bhindi Pachadi

Give your taste buds a comforting sensation with the mouth-watering flavours of Pachadi. Also, do not miss adding some flavorful aromatic grated coconut.

Let the CauldronSisterss know your thoughts on this mesmerizing South Indian serving and what variety you would like to serve on your plate during these hot summer days.

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BENEFITS OF PACHADI

● The fruit or vegetable used as the main ingredient is loaded with various nutritional qualities that are beneficial to health.

● Another essential element, curd or plain yogurt, has various advantages counting better immunity, brighter skin, improved digestion, and many more.

● Also, adding coconut is another huge benefit, as coconut is low in carbs and contains nutrients and minerals like potassium, sodium, manganese, vitamin B, copper, and iron.

PACHADI RECIPE- INGREDIENTS

● Plain curd or yogurt

● Pinch of salt

● Grated coconut

● Slit green chillies

● Pinch of cumin or jeera seeds

● Coconut oil

● Mustard seeds

● Dried red chillies

● Fresh coriander

PREPARATION METHOD

● Begin by adding grated coconut, cumin, and green chillies to a blender and make a smooth paste by gradually adding water.

● Next, pour the paste into a bowl of curd and stir well.

● Whisk your mixture, ensuring a silky-smooth consistency. But how is it complete without the mesmerizing tadka that catches the eye? So, add a little bit of spice with a tempting tadka.

● Heat some coconut oil and add mustard seeds, dried red chillies, and a few curry leaves. Let them splutter, and pour the tempering over your Pachadi.

● This is it; serve it with hot cooked rice or make it a perfect dip for your vada. Serve with any of your favorite dishes and enjoy.

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20

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

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

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

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 23 - DEC 22

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

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

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

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

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

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20

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

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

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

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

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

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

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

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

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

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

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

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

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

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Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

ABOUT CAULDRON SISTERS

Ratika & Riccha Khetan, two Sisters, are food consultants and culinary authors

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A LIFE Remembered

Today, Soni Razdan’s father Narendranath Razdan passed away.

Alia Bhatt shared a heartwarming video from his 92nd birthday celebration that also featured Ranbir Kapoor. In the video, Before cutting his birthday cake, Alia is heard asking him to make a wish. On the other hand, Ranbir is seen standing next to him and helping him blow the candles. Her granddad shared words of wisdom as he said, “Smile all the time.” Along with the video, Alia penned a heartfelt note as she mourned his loss. Her post read, “My grandpa. My hero Played golf till 93, Worked till 93, Made the best omelette, Told the best stories, Played the violin, Played with his great-granddaughter, Loved his cricket, Loved his sketching, Loved his family & till the very last moment.. loved his life! My heart is full of sorrow but also full of joy.. because all my grandpa did is give us joy & for that feel blessed and grateful to have been brought up by all the light he had to give! Until we meet again.”

Soni Razdan too shared a long note remembering her father. Soon after the news surfaced, Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan was seen arriving at the actress’ house

During a recent episode of ‘The Kardashians,’ Khloé Kardashian’s seemingly harmless spot on her face takes a sinister turn. Initially mistaking it for a typical blemish, Khloé decides to err on the side of caution and undergoes a biopsy, leading to an alarming discovery. The family grapples with the implications of Khloé’s melanoma diagnosis, shedding light on the reality TV star’s battle with cancerous lesions. Kris discusses the matter with Khloé’s younger sister, Kylie Jenner, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Kylie recounts Khloé’s attempt to remove the bump, which persisted despite her efforts. The news of the melanoma diagnosis is met with fear and hope for Khloé’s well-being. “I have done one biopsy on this bump that I just assumed was a zit, turns out it’s not a zit. It’s melanoma and for my age, it’s incredibly rare.” said the Kardashian after getting the zit tested.

Heal. Learn. Grow. Love.

Rashmika Mandanna is one of the most popular actresses in the film industry. She enjoys a huge fan following on social media and often shares updates about her professional and personal life. On Wednesday, the actress treated fans with a lovely photo of herself with an apt caption. Looks like she is currently in Coorg, enjoying family time. Rashmika Mandanna took to Instagram and shared a photo of herself, flaunting her huge and happy smile. In the picture, the Pushpa star is seen dressed in a gorgeous skirt and beige top as she posed with a flower in her hand. The actress covered her left eye with a pink flower as she smiled for a photo. Needlessly to say, her smile can brighten up a room and how beautifully. Sharing the pic on Instagram, the Dear Comrade actress wrote, “Heal. Learn. Grow. Love.”

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Deverakonda have become good friends as they are working together on a romantic film titled Kushi. Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to Instagram and shared a photo with Vijay Deverakonda from the Kushi shoot in Turkey. The duo can be seen posing for the pic with a smile after enjoying a yummy meal. The camera behind the pic is director Shiva Nirvana. She also penned a note for Vijay Deverakonda and called him a friend who has been through thick and thin in her life.

SETTING TRENDS WITH TRENDZ!

City First interacted with the South Korean boy band Trendz, formed by Interpark Music Plus. The group currently consists of seven members: Havit, Leon, Yoonwoo, Hankook, Ra.L, Eunil, and Yechan. The group made their official debut on January 5, 2022, with their first EP titled Blue Set Chapter 1 TRENDZ!

found it incredibly cool. We watched it together, and it sparked my interest in singing and music. That’s when I thought, “Why not give it a try?” And here I am today, following my dream as a member of TREND Z.

Havit, when did you realize that music was

I’ve been into music since I was in elementary school. It all started with watching music broadcast shows on TV, and as time went on, my interest in music grew stronger. It wasn’t until my second year of middle school that I sang a song and fell in love with it. That’s when I realized that pursuing music was my calling. Hankook, when did you first discover your love for K-pop and decide to pursue a career in the in-

My journey began way back in my first year of elementary school when I was just seven years old. I heard a K-pop song for

the first time, which happened to be Big Bang’s “Sunset Glow.” That song resonated with me deeply, and from that moment on, I started dreaming about being a part of the K-pop world. And here I am now!

Yoonwoo, could you share when you came across Kpop and how it influenced your decision to pursue dancing?

Yoonwoo: It wasn’t until later in my school days, during high school, that I discovered K-pop. I was at a point in my life where I was contemplating what to do,

and that’s when I began exploring dance. The first time I performed on stage, I felt an overwhelming happiness and emotional connection. That experience touched me so deeply that I knew I had to pursue dancing as my path.

Ra-L, when did you realize that you had a talent for singing and dancing and that you could become a performer?

Ra-L: My realization came during my third year of elementary school when I witnessed the performances of EXO members. It was then

that I decided to embark on dance training. Reflecting on that time, I realized that I had the potential to become a good singer as well. That realization fueled my determination to pursue my dream of being an artist.

Eun-il, tell us about the moment you were inspired to become a singer and how you ended up here with TREND Z.

Eun-il: When I was in my second year of middle school, I was mainly focused on studying. However, one day, my mom was watching an audition TV show, and I

Ye-Chan, could you share the moment that made you determined to become a singer?

Ye-Chan: The very first time I encountered K-pop was when I heard Super Junior’s “Sorry Sorry.” Their performance left a lasting impression on me, and I was captivated by their talent and stage presence. From that moment on, becoming a singer became my ultimate hope and dream.

Leon, tell us about your passion for dancing.

Leon: My love for dancing began way back in kindergarten when I started taking dance lessons. In second year of high school, I decided to become a singer. Since my trainee days, BTS V & RM are my role models and I want to performe like them.

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DURING THE DAY!

PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL TREASURES

On the occasion of Rao Raja Pratap Singh Jayanti

Celebrations 2023, Chairman of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Minister of State Dharmendra Singh Rathore participated in the tribute and cultural program organised at Machadi Sports Ground Reni on Thursday. On this occasion, All India Congress Committee

General Secretary Bhanwar Jitendra Singh, Rajasthan

Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh, Rajasthan Social Justice Minister Tikaram Jully, Alwar City Congress Committee

District President Yogesh Mishra Rajgarh MLA Johri Lal Meena and many dignitaries were present on the occasion.

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The talented girls from Vimukti Girls’ School, have brought home an impressive haul of medals from the National Muaythai Championship held in Chennai from May 25 to 30. The girls showcased their skills, securing a total of 10 medals in various categories. Over 3,000 participants from different states of India took part in the tournament, organised by the United Muay Thai Association- India. Sanjana Jogi, Saniya Ashok, Khushi Parewa and Manisha Pem clinched gold medals while Suchita Rana, Muskan Verma, Renu Kumawat, and Vidhi Sharma won silver medals. Mohini Samariya bagged a bronze medal. In the Traditional Waikru category, Khushi Beniwal secured the silver medal. The medals were presented to the winners by Prasenjit Singha, the President of Muay Thai India. Vimukti Girls’ School, a unit of Vimukti Sanstha, is a not-for-profit institution dedicated to providing free education, holistic development and career guidance to girls from underprivileged sections. Through its flagship project, Project Udaan, selected students undergo specialized training in Martial Arts at the Shriram Martial Arts Academy.

Rajasthan’s rich heritage and cultural treasures are invaluable assets that attract tourists from around the world. It is our collective responsibility to protect and promote our heritage sites, ensuring their preservation for future generations. This was stated by Gaj Singh of the erstwhile royal family of Jodhpur on Thursday at the 3rd promotional roadshow held in the Blue City of Jodhpur for the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart 2023. The roadshow was hosted by Gaj Singh and jointly organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan and the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism in Rajasthan (FHTR) at the

Umaid Bhawan.

To be held from July 14 to 16 in Jaipur, the Mart is being jointly organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan and the FHTR. It is also to be supported by the Hotels and Restaurants Association of Rajasthan (HRAR), the Indian Heritage Hotels Association (IHHA), and the Rajasthan Association of Tour Operators (RATO). The theme for the Mart this

year is Sustainable Tourism.

Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary, Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, said that the Mart aims to promote domestic tourism in the state of Rajasthan by providing a platform for travel industry professionals to network and showcase their products and services. She highlighted various policies such as the Film Tourism Promotion Policy, and Rural Tourism Policy as well

WHAT’S HAPPENING! A DAY TO REMEMBER!

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Event Managers Day was celebrated with pomp and show in different countries and cities of the world on Wednesday. Global Convener of Event Managers Day, Arshad Hussain said that event managers from more than 60 countries in the world, celebrated this day on Wednesday in Jaipur.

Under this Global Initiative of Pink city, the main function was organised at Hotel Taj Amer, Amer Road. Rajiv Arora, Chairman, of RAJSICO was the chief guest on the occasion. Forum’s President, Mahaveer Sharma, administered the oath to the Forum members to work towards sustainable power, the theme of this year’s Event Managers Day being

‘Sustainable Events’ and EnvironmentFriendly Events’.

Yogesh Mishra, the organiser of Miss Ra jasthan, informed that the models of Miss Rajasthan added beauty to the pro gram by walking the ramp. In the closing cer emony, Hotel Taj Ram bagh Palace was hon oured for becoming the World’s Best Hotel, which was received by Islam Choudhary and Ashok Rathore of the hotel.

Gurukul Samman 2023 was organised on Monday by Gurukul Yoga Institute at Jai Club. The chief guest of the program was Cabinet Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas. During the occasion, he praised the work being done by Gurukul Yoga Sansthan in the field of social and yoga. Organisation Secretary Yoga Guru Mahendra Singh Rao said that Gurukul Yoga Institute has been working in the field of social and yoga for the last 17 years. In the program, RUHS Hospital Superintendent Dr Ajit Singh Shekhawat, IAS Vedika Bihani, R.P.S Krishna Yadav, ASP Pushpendra Singh Rathore, Dr Shatrughan Singh was awarded Gurukul Samman 2023 in the field of Gupta and Yoga.

as the collaboration of the Department of Tourism and FHTR for promoting the state of Rajasthan through digital media in a proactive manner.

President of FHTR and MD, Clarks Group of Hotels, Apurv Kumar, Randhir Vikram Singh, President, of RATO, Mahendra Singh, President, of JHARA, JM Boob and the Secretary-General, of FHTR, Mohan Singh Mertia. were also present on the occasion.

A Bhajan Sandhya and Ramayana Paath took place at the residence of Principal Secretary Assembly Mahaveer Prasad Sharma on Wednesday. The pious program was followed by a grand prasadi, which was organised at Gandhi Nagar Club on Thursday. Jagdeesh Chandra along with Minister Pramod Jain Bhaya, MLA Rajkumar Sharma and Ravindra Pareek reached the prasadi ceremony and enjoyed the prasad.

TRAINING CAMPS!

Padmanabh Singh created a painting to learn the nuances of Fresco art in the ongoing Cultural Heritage Training Camp on Thursday. The camp is being organised under the joint aegis of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh (MSMS) II Museum, Rangreet Art School and Saraswati Kala Kendra. On this occasion, Sawai Padmanabh stated that this camp has been organised with the aim of teaching traditional arts to budding artists. We are pleased that there is enthusiasm among the young generation to learn traditional and endangered arts. Under the guidance of renowned artist Dr Nathulal Verma, children are actively participating in learning the technique of fresco, the Ala Gila method and creating drawings based on motifs from the wall paintings of the City Palace.

Bravia Hotels, in collaboration with Mystique Entertainments and Belleza Entertainment, hosted a sensational fashion event at Bravia Hotel Ajmer recently. Prateek Sharma, Director of Bravia Hotels, expressed his delight at its overwhelming success. Bravia Hotels has plans for expansion and intends to open hotels across PAN India, emphasizing the significance of partnering with Mystique Entertainments and Belleza Entertainment for future events. The fashion event showcased the latest trends from renowned designers. Sharma expressed gratitude to attendees, sponsors, and partners for their contributions and reaffirmed Bravia Hotels’ commitment to providing extraordinary experiences.

On the occasion of Jaipur Nirjala Ekadashi, special tableaux were decorated in the temples for charity and charity. Kulfis was served in the presence of Yuvacharya Amit Sharma of Parkota Ganesh Temple, Ganesh Maharaj was anointed with various fruit juices in the morning.

MNIT Jaipur hosted Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani for an invited lecture on “Research to Innovation: Bridging the Gap in Indian Higher Educational Institutes” under the aegis of the Institute Lecture Series recently. Prof Rao is serving at institutes of repute, in multifarious capacities. At the outset, Prof ML Mittal introduced the speaker elaborating his key contributions. The programme commenced with Prof NP Padhy, Director MNIT Jaipur, welcoming the acclaimed guest speaker. Prof Rao spoke at length on the three prime tasks of a teacher including teaching, research and innovation. He lamented the fact that practical implementation of research is a grey area and efforts are needed to consolidate the same.

BRAHMIN FEDERATION VISITS YADAGIRIGUTTA TEMPLE

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Members of the All India Brahmin Federation (AIFB) visited Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy temple at Yadagirigutta on Thursday, where they were welcomed by the temple Deputy Executive Officer Bhaskar and other officials. Priests performed special puja at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple. The members also participated in Swarna Pushparchana.

Members of the AIBF are on a two-day visit to the city at the invitation of CM K Chandrashekar Rao. They also participated in the inauguration of the Brahmin Parishad at Gopanpally on Wednesday.

Dr Pradeep Jeothi President of the AIBF from the state of Kerala thanked the Chief Minister for constructing a marvellous building exclusively for the Brahmin community. He observed that the digital library set up in the Brahmin parishad is

truly a centre of excellence. He said that the temple has undergone a complete transformation when compared to the temple he visited some years ago.

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Prakash from Uttarakhand who is the Secretary General of All India Brahmin Federation praised the Chief Minister for renovating the Yadadri temple which is now attracting pilgrims from all over the country.

The Chief Minister of Telangana should be

congratulated for developing the temple into a mesmerizing spiritual centre with its sculptures and structures

Dr Bhagwan Sharma from Uttar Pradesh who is the Chief Advisor of AIBF felt that the concept of constructing a bhavan on sprawling six acres for the Brahmin community by the Telangana CM should be emulated by other states as well. He also praised the architectural work of the temple and the sculptors for developing the temple.

(L-R) Mohan Singh, Apurv Kumar, Gayatri Rathore, Gaj Singh, Randhir Vikram Singh, Mahendra Singh Rathore and JM Boob

Padmanabh Singh during the training camp

(L-R) Rinki Rajput, Gurjeet Kaur, Gunjan Bedi and Shivam Mehra

darshan

(L-R) Shubhi, Sanjana, Aanchal, Tarushee and Bhavana

(L-R) Mohan Singh, Apurv Kumar, Gayatri Rathore, Gaj Singh, Randhir Vikram Singh and Mahendra Singh Rathore during lamp lighting ceremony

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Shivam Mehra & Prateek Sharma

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Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Pramod Jain Bhaya, Ravindra Pareek, Mahaveer Prasad Sharma and Raj Kumar Sharma

Jagdeesh Chandra with Pramod Jain Bhaya, Ravindra Pareek, Mahaveer Prasad Sharma and Raj Kumar Sharma during prasadi