First India-Jaipur Edition- 3rd June 2023

RAM MANDIR: PM TO BE INVITED FOR INSTALLATION OF THE IDOL

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K’TAKA GOVT TO IMPLEMENT ALL 5 GUARANTEES THIS YEAR: SIDDA

at the

Mandir in Ayodhya between December and January, ahead of temple’s grand opening in Jan 2024.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka govt will implement all 5 guarantees made in Congress poll manifesto “within present fin year”, announced CM Siddaramaiah on Friday after holding a cabinet meeting.

2 TRAINS IN HEAD-ON COLLISION!

50 dead, 350

injured;

several people trapped under derailed coaches

First India Bureau

Balasore/New Del-

hi: 50 people died and over 350 more were injured after a passenger train hit derailed coaches of the Coromandel Express, which runs from Shalimar station in West Bengal to Chennai, in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday evening. A goods train was also involved in the accident, as per Odisha

Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena.

The collision took place near the Bahanaga railway station in Balasore district and several passengers are feared to be trapped inside the overturned coaches of the superfast train. The second train involved in the accident was the Bengaluru-Howrah superfast express. Meanwhile, flag-off of Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express has been cancelled.

Coromandel Express train rammed into derailed Goods Train in Odisha

Rly min announces `10L ex-gratia for kin of deceased, `2L for injured

MODI SPEAKS TO VAISHNAW, PREZ EXPRESSES GRIEF

PM Narendra Modi said he was distressed to hear of the accident and had spoken to Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to take stock of the situation. ‘Pray for success of rescue operation’, tweets President Droupadi Murmu. HM Amit Shah also offers condolences on Odisha train accident.

DERAILMENT OF 12841 SHALIMAR - CHENNAI COROMANDEL

HOWRAH HELPLINE

Number: 033-26382217

KHARAGPUR HELPLINE

Number: 8972073925 & 9332392339

BALASORE HELPLINE

Number: 8249591559 and 7978418322

SHALIMAR HELPLINE

Number: 9903370746

ISLAM SAFEST IN INDIA, SAYS

RSS CHIEF MOHAN BHAGWAT

Nagpur: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Islam is safest in India as compared to any other country where Muslim invaders lost their dominance over years. Bhagwat will be on a 5-day visit to Raj from June 4.

LEGENDS BACK PROTESTING WRESTLERS

NO END TO ‘WRESTLE’ FOR JUSTICE...

l Disturbed by manhandling of wrestlers: Roger Binny, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and others

Moni Sharma

New Delhi: The champions of the 1983 Cricket World Cup including Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Roger Binny, Ravi Shastri and 10 others have spoken out on the protest by India’s top wrestlers against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan, who has been accused of sexually harassing several women wrestlers, including a minor. The champions said they were disturbed by the images of the Delhi Police manhandling the protesting wrestlers when they were marching towards the new Parliament building on May 28. P6

l Arrest WFI chief Bhushan Singh by June 9 or face a larger protest: Farmer leaders

Locals gather after 10-12 coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express and 3-4 coaches of another train from Yeswanthpur to Howrah derailed near Baleswar in Odisha, late Friday night.

At around 7 pm, 10-12 coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed near Baleswar and fell on opposite track. After some time, another train from Yeswanthpur to Howrah dashed into those derailed coaches resulting in derailment of its 3-4 coaches.

—Amitabh Sharma, Railway Spokesperson

CRUCIAL READ

JOE BIDEN ‘FINE’ AFTER FALL ON STAGE IN COLORADO

Washington: US President Joe Biden took a face-first tumble and fell on stage during the graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado. White House said he was unharmed after tripping over a sandbag.

BJP LEADER SHOT DEAD IN BENGAL SEDITION REPORT NOT BINDING: ARJUN

Kolkata: Two unidentified men barged into the house of a local leader of BJP and shot him dead in WB’s Cooch Behar on Friday.

Police identified victim as Prasanta Basunia, general secretary of BJP in Dinhata.

7 IAS INCLUDING GAURAV AGARWAL, 30 IPS SHIFTED

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur: In a major administrative reshuffle, 30 IPS and 7 IAS were transferred in the state on Friday. In the list of IAS, Gaurav Agarwal, who was made APO from the post of Director of Secondary Education merely 3 days back, has been given the responsibility of the post of Agriculture Commissioner. Moreover, now in place of Gaurav, once again Kanaram has been given the responsibility of the post of Director of Secondary Education. Similarly, SPs of 7 dists have been changed while 3 IPS and 2 IAS are given addl charge. P8

New Delhi: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday said the recommendations made by the Law Commission in its report on the law on sedition are “persuasive and not binding”. P6

First India Bureau Imphal: Curfew has been removed from five Manipur districts and relaxed in other areas on Friday, a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a peace plan for the violence-hit northeastern state.

After the Home Minister’s warning, 140 weapons have been surrendered in Manipur,

RBSE 10th results declared, 90.49 percent students pass

PASS PERCENTAGE

91.42% Boys 93.30% Girls

ination of the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan for 2023 in Shiksha Sankul here. P3

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

l Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik directed minister Pramila Mallik and senior officers of the SRC to supervise operation.

l WB CM Mamata Banerjee said state govt is coordinating with the Odisha govt and SER to help the rescue operation.

l Puri Duronto Express including many other trains cancelled

FEW SHOCKING DETAILS EMERGE FROM THE FIRs

l At least 10 cases of molestation and demands for sexual favours have been documented in 2 FIRs filed against WFI Chief.

l FIRs detail instances including allegations of groping, inappropriate touching, and making advances towards the female wrestlers.

l Some also alleged that Singh made advances to seek “sexual favours” promising to help them in their professional careers.

World Cup 1983 team comprising of Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Roger Binny, Mohinder Amarnath, Kirti Azad, Syed Kirmani, Madan Lal, Sandeep Patil, Balwinder Sandhu, Yashpal Sharma, K Srikkanth, Sunil Valson and Dilip Vengsarkar.

We are concerned that your were thinking of dumping hard-earned medals into river Ganga. These medals have involved years of effort, sacrifice, determination, and grit and are not only their own but the nation’s pride and joy.

—The 1983 Champions

WANT JUSTICE FOR WRESTLERS BUT AFTER DUE PROCESS OF LAW, SAYS MIN THAKUR

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140 weapons surrendered at different locations in Manipur after Shah’s appeal, on Friday.

said the state’s police. As many as 2,000 weapons were looted from

—Senior police officer

the police armoury after ethnic violence erupted a month ago.

law.

to be delivered to wrestlers demand ing action against outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan, but it will happen only after following the due process ofAMID THE PROTESTS, RALLY IN SUPPORT OF WFI CHIEF CALLED OFF

Gonda: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing some women wrestlers, on Friday said that a June 5 ‘mega rally’ in Ayodhya in his support has been postponed for a few days in wake of the ongoing investigation against him.

CM Gehlot stresses on starting production from Barmer refinery by end of next year

Rajeev Gaur and Banshidhar Choudhary

A MASTERSTROKE BY GEHLOT FOR WOMEN!

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will on June 5 gift `500 to women in about 10 lakh houses across Rajasthan. The amount will be transferred with one click under the announcement of the cylinder for `500. This comes after CM Ashok Gehlot’s gifts for people for consecutive 2 days.

ject, Rajasthan will become a hub of petroleum based industries. Planned investment here would provide employment to the local people and revenue to the state. Along with this, immense possibilities will arise for various industries,” he said. P8 CM Ashok Gehlot reviews Pachpadra Refinery Project on Friday. Pramod J Bhaya, Hemaram Choudhary, Madan Prajapat & others are also seen.

Gehlot held a review meeting of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project at Pachpadra on Friday. He said that with the commencement of commercial production before December 31, 2024, pace of development will increase. Turn to

Bharat Dixit Jaipur: Education Minister Dr BD Kalla and MoS for Education Zahida Khan on Friday released the results of Matric, Secondary, Secondary Vocational Education, Entrance Exam-

Supporters of wrestlers protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh burn his poster during a protest march, in Gurugram.

As violence abates, curfew in few violence-hit Manipur dists relaxed

BJP TO CELEBRATE 9 YRS OF MODI GOVT WITH 1-MONTH LONG CAMPAIGN

‘...will go among public under Maha Jansampark campaign’

TWO-DAY WORKSHOP ON ECONOMIC ISSUES BEGINS AT BJP HQS

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: The BJP will go among the public regarding the achievements of the Central government’s 9-year tenure. Regarding this, a mass public contact campaign will be run for one month. The party will hold joint conferences of all fronts during this period. On June 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will directly interact with the people of the country, said BJP state president CP Joshi in a press conference at BJP headquarters here Friday.

“With regard to the 9-year tenure of the central government, clus-

Major reshuffle in I-T Dept as 555 senior officers shifted

First India Bureau

Jaipur: There is major reshuffle in the Income Tax Department with transfer of 468 officers of Joint Commissioner & Additional Commissioner level. Transfer of 87 officers of the level of Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.

Joint Commissioner and Additional Commissioner level Mirza Azhar, Raj Singh, Surendra Kumar shifted to Mumbai, Abhishek Deol, Suresh, GD Sharma, Manish Tiwari, Ritesh Verma, Kamaljit sent to Delhi. Kunal Manish Tiwari, Jai Singh, KC Monisha have been transferred to Rajasthan. Assistant commissioner and deputy commissioner that came to Rajasthan include Ramjilal Meena, Prem Meena, Swapnil Parihar, and Bhavani Shankar.

Statehood days are being celebrated at Raj Bhavan under ‘Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat’

Ashok Kumawat and Kamlesh Prajapat

Mount Abu: Governor Kalraj Mishra interacted with people of Telangana origin at Mount Abu Raj Bhavan on Friday on the occasion of Telangana State Formation Day. Mishra said that under the ‘Ek

POONIA HAILS PM MODI’S POLICIES, ATTACKS CONG GOVERNMENT OVER CRIME AND UNEMPLOYMENT

Moradabad (UP): Dy LoP Satish Poonia on Friday held a press conference in Moradabad town of Uttar Pradesh and hailed the decisions of the Narendra Modi government in the past nine years. “Today, the public welfare schemes and works being done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government are being discussed across the world. The Indian Army is self-sufficient in arms and has emerged as a major force in the world,” said Former Rajasthan BJP President Satish Poonia. He also attacked state govt on rise of rape cases in Rajasthan.

ters will be formed in the Lok Sabha constituencies and will go among the public under Maha Jansampark. Ev-

eryone from MPs, MLAs to workers will participate in these conferences,” he said. State President CP

Joshi said that a cluster of four Lok Sabha constituencies has been formed, in which two senior BJP leaders will hold an eight-day stay program. Apart from this, front conference, beneficiary dialogue, businessman dialogue are included under the great public relations campaign. Targeting the State govt, Joshi said that the Cong only did corruption in last 4.5 years and in the last, the govt is talking about relief.

❍ TO MARK VAIBHAV GEHLOT’S B’DAY CELEBRATION...

Blood donation camp, other social works organised

Shiv Prakash Purohit

Jaipur: Organization General Secretary Chandrashekhar inaugurated the two-day state level workshop on economic subjects at BJP state office on Friday. During this, State Treasurer Pankaj Gupta and Co-Treasurer Shyam Agarwal also addressed the workshop. On the first day of the workshop, the district treasurers of Jaipur, Bikaner, Bharatpur and Kota divisions and the coordinators of Lifetime Cooperation Fund and Samarpan Nidhi participated. Chandrashekhar said that BJP’s ideology & working style have always been for welfare of poor with transparency, authenticity, and honest politics. “If the credit goes to any political party for establishing maximum women safety, then it is BJP,” he said.

Solanki seeks action on Pilot's demands

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Former Dy CM

Sachin Pilot’s supporter

MLA Ved Prakash Solanki has said that Pilot is fighting against corruption and the CM should take a quick decision on Pilot’s demands. “If you want to decide on all three demands, then do so. Otherwise refuse. The matter should not be kept in

Raj has more corruption than Bihar: Choubey

Bhanwar S Charan

Kota : Union Minister Ashwini Choubey and MP from Bihar’s Buxar said that Rajasthan has more corruption than Bihar. Targeting corruption, he said that they feel pain on the raids of ED, CBI.

“Those who looted the country and states will have to rot in jail. The one who loots the hard earned money of the public will have his place inside the jail.

Whoever it may be,” said Choubey while talking to the media on the occasion of completion of 9 years of Modi govt.

limbo,” Solanki said while talking to media at the PCC HQs.

“If the demands are

not met, then we all are with Pilot. Pilot’s movement is linked to the youth. He is fighting

Raj secures 1st rank in milk production

First India Bureau Ajmer: The Ajmer Dairy chairman Ramchandra Choudhary on Friday thanked CM Ashok Gehlot and the milk producers of the State as Rajasthan has ranked first in milk production across the country.

“The milk producers of the state are also feeling proud that Rajasthan has come first in milk production in India. For this, thanks to the efforts of CM Ashok Gehlot.

Due to the bumper announcements made by CM for the cattle rearers in past years, cattle rearers showed special inter-

est and as a result, the state has reached the first position,” he said in a statement on Friday.

For the first time about 1,000 BMC, 2000 AMCU, and thousands of other equipment in the field of milk collection were provided by the CM which made progress in milk collection in the villages.

against corruption. The high command should take a timely decision on issues raised by Pilot,” he said. He said if everyone contests elections together, the Cong govt will be repeated. “If you want to infuse energy among Cong workers, then take a decision immediately. Whatever decision the high command takes, we all will agree,” he said.-

Electricity bills likely to be delayed this month in Raj

Jaipur (FIB): The electricity bills will be generated with a delay this month. Owing to the announcement of free 100 units of electricity to domestic consumers, the electricity bills will be distributed late in June.

MD Jaipur Discom

RN Kumawat informed that the billing software is being changed and it will take three to four days more to update the software. The bills will be generated only after the updating process completes. The free electricity scheme will be implemented from June 2023.

GOVERNOR SPEAKS ON TELANGANA FOUNDATION DAY

Bharat Shreshtha

Bharat Abhiyan’, initiative has been taken to celebrate the foundation day of the states at the Raj Bhavan level with the aim of strengthening the spirit of unity in diversity.

While congratulating on Telangana State Foundation Day, he said that on this day in 2014, Telangana came into existence as a state, from this point of view it is the youngest state in the country. “Despite the di-

versity of languages, living conditions and food habits in different states, there is a sense of unity in our country.

This is what creates harmony,” he said. Describing mutual interaction as necessary for cultural closeness,

Jodhpur: President of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) and AICC Member Vaibhav Gehlot on Friday took part in various programs in Jodhpur organised on his birthday. Vaibhav Gehlot met Congress workers at circuit house and exchanged greetings.

Later, he reached Pal village and met the locals. A blood donation camp was organised in Veer Tejaji Temple and at the office of General Secretary of Jai Narayan Vyas University (JNVU) on this occasion. RCA President Vaibhav Gehlot expressed his gratitude to the people of Jodhpur and said that he is happy that works of social welfare have been done on his birthday. Before leaving for Jaipur, Vaibhav Gehlot met CM Ashok Gehlot at the airport and took his blessings.

Nodal officers appointed in 15 districts to develop medical infrastructure

First India Bureau Jaipur: After the formation of 15 new districts in the state, preparations have started to open new district hospitals here. For this, nodal officers have been appointed in these districts to develop infrastructure and strengthen the administrative structure. The work of the nodal officers will be to prepare an action plan for the need and development of infrastructure for medical facility and the appointment of necessary staff.

AN EMOTIONAL FATHER SON MOMENT AT AIRPORT

Jodhpur: Everyone was surprised to see an emotional scene during the birthday celebrations of Vaibhav Gehlot. Vaibhav, along with his team of workers, headed to Jaipur airport, where CM Gehlot was about to board the helicopter to go to Pachpadra. But prior to this, CM halted for a bit and cut Vaibhav’s birthday cake at the airport itself.

MEETING HELD FOR REDUCING VAT RATES

he called upon the natives of other states to participate in local programs while migrating to other states and also introduce the local people to their culture.On this occasion, Sirohi District Collector Dr. Bhanwar Lal, SP Mamta Gupta, Chief OSD to the Governor, Govindram Jaiswal, and other officers were present. Mishra gave instructions to do effective work for the development of Mount Abu.

2-DAY MEET OF SECs IN

MT ABU ON JUNE 5,6

Jaipur: In a first-of-its-kind conference of State Election Commissioners to be held at ISA Conference Hall in Mount Abu, there will be a discussion on June 5-6 about the role of State Election Commissions in making democracy strong and effective. Guv Kalraj Mishra will be the chief guest of the conference to be held under the direction of State Election Commissioner Madhukar Gupta. After the Governor’s address, a memento will be given to him. There will be a discussion on the role of bodies related to state elections and changing framework.

According to the orders issued by the Additional Chief Secretary, the District CMHOs of those districts have been appointed as Nodal Officers in the newly created 15 districts. Besides, two state nodal officers have been appointed for coordination with these nodal officers at the state level. It has Vijay Singh and Sunil Parmar.

Vijay Singh’s job will be to coordinate with the District Collectors for allotment of land for Hospital, CMHO, Drug Store etc. and work at other administrative level. While the work of Parmar will be to monitor and implement the action plans of Medical Health Department.

Jaipur: A meeting was held with petroleum dealers regarding reduction in VAT on Friday. There is a possibility of reduction in VAT by 2 to 3 percent. The meeting was chaired by FSR KK Pathak. IOCL SLC Alok Panda, GM Girish Ranjan, HPCL GM SK Sinha, DGM Ashish Singhal, Parveer Mattoo of BPCL, Joint Commissioner GST Hawa Singh, OSD NS Shekhawat, RPDA’s Rajendra Singh Bhati, Shashank Kaurani, Sunit Bagai and Sandeep Bagheria were present in the meeting. Currently, VAT in Rajasthan is 31.04% on petrol and 19.30% on diesel.

THREE MINOR GIRLS DROWN IN JODHPUR

Jodhpur: Three minor girls drowned at a pond in Luni area of Jodhpur district on Friday. Police informed the deceased has been identified as Parvati (10), Khushi (8) and Nirma (8). “The girls were filling water from the pond situated in Rajor Ki Dhani under the Luni Police Station area. Incidentally, the girls slipped into the pond and got drowned. After one hour, the victims were fished out of the pond and were rushed to Luni CHC where doctors declared them dead,” police said. All 3 girls belong to Jogi family who live next door to each other. On Friday evening they went to the pond to fill water.

Special bench formed in HC to hear urgent matters in summer vacations

Jaipur (FIB): The Raj High Court will be closed for summer vacation from June 5 to July 2.

However, hearing of only necessary cases will be done during this period.

HC’s main bench will

hear during summer vacation. A Summer Bench has been constituted for hearing urgent matters. Justice Nupur Bhati will conduct hearing in Jodhpur main bench from June 5 to June 9.

‘Despite cultural diversity, there is a sense of unity’

Raj Governor Kalraj Mishra interacting with the delegation from Telangana on their statehood foundation day in Mt Abu on Friday.

Sachin Pilot Ved Prakash Solanki

Vaibhav Gehlot, Shashikant Sharma and other social workers during the blood donation camp at SMS Hospital in Jaipur on Friday.

RCA president Vaibhav Gehlot along with his supporters cutting cake with a sword on his birthday in Jodhpur on Friday.

The work of the nodal officers will be to prepare an action plan for the development of medical infrastructure. —FILE PHOTO

CM Ashok Gehlot, Vaibhav Gehlot, and Pramod Jain Bhaya at Jodhpur airport on Friday.

Ramchandra Choudhary

CP Joshi, Mukesh Dadhich, and Hemraj Meena during the press conference at BJP Headquarters in Jaipur on Friday. —PHOTOS BY MUEKSH KIRADOO

Chandrashekhar, Pankaj Gupta, and Shyam Agarwal during the programme in Jaipur on Friday.

Congress only did corruption in last 4.5 yrs & now misleading with ‘relief’: Joshi

Two state level nodal officers have also been appointed for coordination

—PHOTO BY MUEKSH KIRADOO

RBSE 10TH RESULT

Jhunjhunu ranks 1st, Kota last among districts in matric result

Girls have scored over boys with 93.30 pass percentage while of boys is 91.42 %

Bharat Dixit

Jaipur: Education

Minister Dr BD Kalla and Minister of State for Education Zahida

Khan on Friday released the results of Matric, Secondary, Secondary Vocational Education, Entrance Examination of the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan for 2023 in Shiksha Sankul here.

The Matric result has been 90.49 percent. Once again the girls have scored over boys with 93.30 pass percentage while of the boys is 91.42 percent.

Kota, known as Coaching Hub, has the lowest result of 79.48%. while Jhunjhunu’s result has been the highest at 95.70 per cent.

Dr BD Kalla and Zahida Khan releasing results of Matric, Secondary, Secondary Vocational Education, Entrance Examination of Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education in Shiksha Sankul on Friday. Naveen Jain, Meghana Choudhary, Dr Mohanlal Yadav and other officials are also seen.

Jaipur has been at the 9th position in the state with 92.30 percent. Maximum 1.11 lakh students took the exam, out of which 1.03 lakh have passed, said EducMinister BD Kalla.

LAST

Revenue official hangs himself in Bhilwara, suicide note found

Bhilwara (PTI): A revenue official allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself in the tehsil office in Bhilwara district, police said on Friday.

Fake degree links: RPSC revokes woman’s job offer

Bharat Dixit

Jaipur: The Rajasthan

90.49% RESULT OF SECONDARY AND SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Kalla said that the result of secondary and secondary vocational education examination has been 90.49 percent. 10,41,373 students appeared in both these examinations. The pass percentage of girls is 91.31 and that of boys is 89.78. Similarly, the overall result of the entrance examination has been 75.05 percent.

IN THE COURTYARD

HC quashes death penalty to 3 men in gangrape case

ELECTRICTY CONNECTIONS: JDA

FILES AFFIDAVIT IN HIGH COURT

Kamal Kant

Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has quashed the death sentence awarded to two men in a gangrape and murder case by a POCSO Court in Bundi. The division bench of Justice Pankaj Bhandari and Justice

Bhuwan Goyal quashed the death sentence and acquitted both men. In April 2022, the trial court awarded the death penalty to the two accused, Chotelal and Sultan, calling the case “rarest of rare”. The high court in its judgment observed that in a case of circumstantial evidence, each and every link of the case should be established, but the links of this case have not been found together and in such a situation the entire theory of the prosecution becomes doubtful.

Jaipur: The hearing on lifting a ban on electricity & water connections in Prithviraj Nagar (PRN) was held in Rajasthan HC on Friday. The JDA filed an affidavit in the court and informed that there are a total of 80,018 plots, including both approved and unapproved, in PRN. “Till yet, land deeds have been issued to 62,454 plot holders in the Prithvi Raj Nagar. The colonies are being regularized and pattas are being issued. The land deeds can be only given after regularising the unapproved colonies. JDA has earned a revenue of Rs 1621 cr from issuing land deeds. A total of 17,564 land deeds are yet to be issued & Rs 456.10 crores will be collected as revenue,” the JDA stated in the court.

STAY VACATED ON JODH-DELHI ‘VANDE BHARAT’ PROJECT

Jaipur: The Raj HC has vacated the stay on the ‘Vande Bharat’ train project from Jodhpur to Delhi. The single bench of Justice PS Bhati has quashed the ex-parte stay order which was given on March 13, 2023, on a plea filed against the cancellation of the contract for the Vande Bharat project. M/s Nelakudru Infra Projects was given contract by railways for the construction of 18 bridges between Degana to Phulera for the doubling of railway track from Jodhpur to Delhi. However, company did not complete work on the stipulated time, following which, railways gave multiple extensions.

3 MEN SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR MURDER IN KOTA

Kota (PTI): A court here on Friday sentenced three persons to life imprisonment for the murder of a man over a monetary dispute nearly nine years ago, a prosecution lawyer said. The court also slapped fine of Rs 20,000 on each of the three convicts.Gulshan, 22, a resident of Suket police station area in Rajasthan’s Kota district, was stoned to death in October 2014. A case was registered against three people based on a complaint filed by Gulshan’s father.The special SC/ST court convicted Sonu alias Tonu (22), Babu alias Bajrang (23) and Kailash (22), all residents of Suket.

Sandeep Meena hanged himself from the ceiling in a room of the Hurda Tehsil office on Thursday night, they said. He was posted in the Tehsil office in December last year. Primary investigation reveals that he was disturbed over some issue with some of his family members and a suicide note has been found, police said. The body was shifted to the mortuary of a hospital for postmortem. His family members have been informed about the matter, they said.

Staff Selection Board has revoked its job offer to paper leak accused Bhupendra Saran’s girlfriend Priyanka Vishnoi on finding that she was earlier arrested for her involvement in a fake degree racket, officials said here on Friday. Education Minister BD Kalla has also instructed to take action against the committee that checked Priyanka’s documents and declared her eligible.

Priyanka was selected after she appeared for the Physical Training Instructor recruitment exam last year, the results for which were declared on Wednesday.

The Education Dept, which was tasked with

document verification, failed to trace Vishnoi’s criminal record and sent the final selection list, including her name, to the selection board, the officials said “When it became clear that it was the same Priyanka Vishnoi who was arrested in a fake degree case, we dropped her name from the list of final selection on Wednesday,” RSSB chairman Hari Prasad Sharma said.

Construction and toll company to run POW!

Nirmal Tiwari

Jaipur: Now preparations are on to hand over operations of the royal train Palace on Wheels to a Vadodarabased construction and toll company – Cube Construction and Engineering Limited.

Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh objected to the proposal. “Worldwide tradition-

al hospitality is the identity of Palace on Wheels. How can the management of the

PRN: JDA cancels land for pump house

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: The Bisalpur project in Prithvi Raj Nagar has suffered a setback as the JDA has cancelled the land allotment to the PHED who was constructing Concrete Water Recycling (CWR) and a pump house on the private land. The PHED has appealed against JDA’s decision in the High Court. The land was allotted by JDA to a private person but the allotment was canceled after the decision in the JDA tribunal. The tribunal decided in favour of

INSPECTING RTDC HOTELS

the private account holder. After the decision, now the work of CWR and Pump House has been stopped. CWR was constructed 70% and pump house 40%. The plan of water supply has been stalled in many colonies of Prithviraj Nagar due to stoppage of work.

Rathore asks officials to expand facilities

Bureau

India

First

Alwar: RTDC Chairman Dharmendra

Rathore inspected the Siliserh and Sariska Tiger Den hotels of RTDC and reviewed the arrangements on Friday.

He directed the officials to take special care of the renovation and beautification work of the hotel so that the tourists do not face any inconvenience. He said that information about Alwar’s tourism and religious places should be provided to domestic and foreign tourists visiting the hotel so that

the tourism industry gets a boost. He instructed officials to pre-

pare proposals to expand the facilities of the hotel. He said that

RTDC hotels play an important role in increasing tourism in the state.

Rathore said that the state govt will not allow any shortage of funds for the development of RTDC hotels. He said that an adequate budget has been provided by the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for both the hotels. “About Rs 80 lakh has been approved for Siliserh Hotel and Rs 1 crore 30 lakh for Tiger Den Hotel for the beautification and other development work,” he said. Rathore said that former Prime Minister Late Rajiv Gandhi had stayed at Tiger Den Hotel in Alwar.

royal train be given to a company running the construction and toll? Now the CM will

take the final decision on the basis of merit,” he said.

RTDC had issued

tenders on the O&M basis. Only two companies agreed to take the Palace on Wheels in the financial bid. Cube Construction and Engineering Limited of Vadodara filled the bid of 18%. Piccadilly Hotel Pvt Ltd of New Delhi filled the bid at 15%. New Delhi based Ebix Travels and Jaipur’s Shiv Vilas Resort got out of the financial bids.

JJM projects: ACS Agarwal asks officials to act against tardy firms

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: A review meeting was held at Jal Bhawan on Friday under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Public Health Engineering, Subodh Agarwal through VC. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, he has instructed officials to be strict with contractors

and firms who are showing negligence in the drinking water project.

Two projects in Jodh-

pur have been withdrawn from the contractor firms who did not complete the projects within the stipulated time. If there is no improvement in the work, the slow firms will not only be withdrawn from the ongoing projects but will also be debarred from tenders for upcoming projects.

Dharmendra Rathore inspecting the Siliserh and Sariska Tiger Den hotels of RTDC with officials in Alwar on Friday and directed officials to take special care of renovation and beautification.

Accused Priyanka Vishnoi (R).

IPL ENDS WITH A THRILLER, TEAM INDIA GETS SET FOR WTC CHALLENGE!

All said and done, IPL may have provided thrills and spills but now is the time for Indian players to put their heads down and display their skill and tenacity in the oldest and toughest format. If they are dexterous in their execution, there is every chance for India to become worthy Champions of the Test arena

Amit Shah @AmitShah

The Indian Premier League 2023 ended with crowd favorite MS Dhoni lifting the trophy for the 5th time for Chennai Super Kings. While fans got a pulsating final, one empathized with Mohit Sharma of Gujarat Titans whose glory, despite excellent bowling, was stolen away by Ravindra Jadeja on the last two balls of the tournament. As both teams had been most consistent, it was befitting that the final went down to the wire.

However, rigors of international cricket don’t allow players to rest long nowadays and the Indian Test team is ready for yet another title clash, the World Test Championship Final in England. Although India lost the previous Test Championship Final against New Zealand; it has done well in the past two years to become the top ranked Test team to face a resurgent Australian team at Oval on June 7. India may have beaten Australia in the recent series 2-1 but seaming conditions of England might suit the Aussies better. Despite India’s better Test record against them in recent past, experts feel the one-off encounter would boil down to form and preparation in English conditions. Precisely for this reason, most Indian players left for England immediately after their IPL group fixtures and the remaining players too

The self-reliance of the country lies in the self-reliance of the farmers, and following this mantra, the Modi government has been making the farmers empowered and self-reliant through welfare schemes for 9 years. The Modi government is increasing the yield and income of farmers by promoting technology and organic farming in agriculture.

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s love affair with runs and wickets continued at IPL 2023. Enjoying a terrific season, he picked up 20 wickets, his highest ever in an IPL season. His contribution with the bat was a mixed one but the “Jaddu” impact is essential to bolster India’s fortunes. Jadeja’s spinning partner R Ashwin picked up 15 wickets in IPL at one of the lowest economy rates of 7.39 and was the only off-spinner in the top-ten wicket-takers list. Ashwin also played a few crucial knocks for Rajasthan Royals and his form would be a nightmare for Aussies!

have joined the squad well ahead of schedule.

Coming from IPL, Indians need to quickly adapt to the longer format and it’s important for batsmen to shut off slam bang style and start getting behind the ball. Indian openers, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, have the onus of giving a solid start and fans hope Gill’s IPL form rubs on to Rohit Sharma too since he has slumped from his lofty standards of run making. Gill had a century in his last outing against Australia but Rohit was unable to shine and hence, the duo would like to erase their failure of the last

Test Championship final.

If the openers lay a strong foundation, then India can control the game with its formidable middle-order. Thankfully, Cheteshwar Pujara is smashing runs aplenty for Sussex in English county and, with Virat Kohli too in great touch in IPL, India can look forward to put a daunting total. Kohli stated he would stick to his technique in the forthcoming Test and if Ajinkya Rahane, recalled on account of his belligerent IPL knocks, too sticks to basics, runs would come aplenty for India. The wicketkeeper slot is a toss between Ishan Kishan and KS

Bharat. Though Bharat is a better keeper, Ishan has an edge in batting department and the team management might opt for Ishan to bolster Indian batting in English conditions.

On the bowling front, Mohammed Shami, the purple cap winner for most wickets in IPL 2023, will spearhead India’s pace attack in WTC Final. With 28 wickets at an economy rate of 8.03, Shami generated great speed and swing, proving why he is rated as one of the finest Indian seam bowlers of all times. Given his experience, the Gujarat Titans’ seamer will be critical to restrict the mighty Aussies. Mo-

hammed Siraj too had a stellar IPL 2023 and initially seemed a strong contender for the purple cap. Rated No. 1 ODI bowler in ICC rankings, Siraj seems in good rhythm and his consistency will be vital for India’s bowling attack.

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s love affair with runs and wickets continued at IPL 2023. Enjoying a terrific season, he picked up 20 wickets, his highest ever in an IPL season. His contribution with the bat was a mixed one but the “Jaddu” impact is essential to bolster India’s fortunes. Jadeja’s spinning partner R Ashwin picked up 15 wickets in IPL at one of the lowest economy rates of 7.39 and was the only off-spinner in the top-ten wicket-takers list. Ashwin also played a few crucial knocks for Rajasthan Royals and his form would be a nightmare for Aussies!

If either Jadeja or Ashwin is unavailable, Axar Patel could easily fill in as he too had a terrific IPL season with bat and ball. However, a tough choice would be for the third seamer’s role as none of the three amongst experienced Umesh Yadav, left arm Unadkat or the plucky all-rounder Shardul had a great IPL season.

All said and done, IPL may have provided thrills and spills but now is the time for Indian players to put their heads down and display their skill and tenacity in the oldest and toughest format. If they are dexterous in their execution, there is every chance for India to become worthy Champions of the Test arena. THE

Greetings to the people of Telangana on their State Formation Day.

Jagat Prakash Nadda @JPNadda SPIRITUAL SPEAK

Telangana is blessed with a remarkable cultural heritage and impeccable traditions of craftsmanship carried on by its people for generations. I pray for the good health and prosperity of the people of Telangana.

This one is for all those times you made an excuse for not accomplishing your goals.

Bhagavad Gita

SIDDHAARTH MAHAN

20 WICKETS: JADEJA’S HIGHEST EVER IN AN IPL SEASON 2023

Shivaji ended the mindset of slavery: PM Modi

Remembering Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his coronation anniversary, PM says the Hindu King was beacon of courage and bravery

New Delhi (ANI): Chhatrapati Shivaji ended the mindset of slavery and his ideas continue to inspire the vision of ‘Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat’, PM Narendra Modi said on Friday.

PM Modi was addressing the nation on the 350th coronation anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Calling him the ‘beacon’ of bravery and courage, the PM said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj continues to inspire the country and his thoughts can be seen in the vision of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.

“Chhatrapati Shivaji continues to inspire us. He was a beacon of bravery and courage and showed us self-governance. He ended the mindset of slavery. Shivaji was a great soldier as well as a great administrator. Today the reflec-

tion of his thoughts can be seen in the vision of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,” he said. “This day is celebrated like a festival all over Maharashtra. When the

FULFILLING PROMISES

Karnataka Cabinet decides to implement all five guarantees

coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took place, it carried the slogan of Swaraj and the cheer of nationalism and brought new consciousness, new en-

ergy,” PM Modi.

“The coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a wonderful and special chapter of that period. National welfare and public welfare have been the basic elements of his governance,” he added.

The PM also said that taking inspiration from Shivaji Maharaj, the Indian Navy was freed from the trace of slavery and the identity of British rule was replaced by his royal seal.

He added, “Hundreds of years of slavery had taken away the self-esteem and confidence of our countrymen. It was a difficult task, at that time, to instil confidence in people. But, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, during that period, not only fought the invaders but also infused a belief in the people that selfrule was possible”.

PM MODI TO FLAG OFF GOA’S FIRST VANDE BHARAT TRAIN TODAY

Panaji (PTI): PM Narendra Modi will virtually flag off Goa’s first Vande Bharat Express on Saturday. The train will run between Madgaon and Mumbai, covering a distance of 586 kilometers in eight hours. It will be the 19th Vande Bharat Express in India, and the fourth to run from Mumbai.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Goa CM Pramod Sawant will be among those present for the function at Madgaon railway station. The train will help to improve connectivity between Goa and Mumbai, and it will boost tourism in Goa. “PM Modi will show the green flag via video link to the train around 10.45 am and the train is expected to reach Mumbai around 6.30 pm,” railway officials said.

Islam is safest in India as compared to any other country, says RSS chief

Nagpur: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday paid tributes to Shivaji Maharaj here at his statue on his coronation anniversary.

Earlier on Thursday, Bhagwat said that Islam has survived and remained safe in India for centuries. “Where is Islam safe other than India?” he said at an RSS training camp here.

“There are no outsiders now. The outsiders have gone. Everyone is an insider. Yet, there are some who are under the influence (of outsiders). We have to understand this…they are all our people. And if there is some lacuna in their thinking, it is our responsibility to initiate reforms,” Bhagwat said.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat performs aarti of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s statue on his 350th coronation anniversary, in Nagpur on Friday.

350th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS OF SHIVAJI’S CORONATION BEGIN

IN MAHA

Mumbai (PTI): Celebrations marking the 350th anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj began at the Raigad fort in Maharashtra on Friday in the presence of state CM Eknath Shinde, who said his govt was following the Maratha warrior king’s ideals and working for the welfare of farmers and women.As per Gregorian calendar, Shivaji was coronated on June 6, 1674, at Raigad Fort from where he laid foundation of “Hindavi Swaraj” or self-rule of Hindus. As per Hindu calendar, anniversary of his coronation falls on June 2 this year.CM Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis took part in various rituals in the morning to mark the coronation anniversary.

“Democracy India’s internal matter”

Mumbai (ANI): Amid efforts to galvanise rival political forces against the BJP government at the Centre with an eye on next year’s Lok Sabha elections, MP Sanjay Raut on Friday supported Rahul Gandhi’s remark on Opposition unity and said in 2024, “we will defeat the current (BJP) government”.

Washington (PTI): Asserting that Indian democracy is a “global public good”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that its “collapse” will have an impact on the world and is not in America’s national interest.

At the same time, Gandhi, currently on a six-day tour of the United States, said in multiple settings that the issue of democracy is an internal matter of India.

Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday decided to implement the Congress’s five guarantees within this financial year, CM Siddaramaiah said.

The Congress had promised to implement the ‘guarantees’ — 200 units of free power to all households (Gruha Jyoti), Rs 2,000 monthly aid to woman head of every family (Gruha Lakshmi), 10 kg of rice free to every member of a BPL household (Anna Bhagya), Rs 3,000 every month for unemployed graduate youth and Rs 1,500 for unemployed diploma holders (both in the age group of 18-25) (YuvaNidhi), and free travel for

Bengaluru (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said the Congress govt will try to implement the five poll guarantees as soon as possible, but there will be certain “rules and regulations”. Priyank Kharge told ANI, “The blueprint of the five guarantees and we will ensure that it is done as soon as possible. Every government scheme — central or state — comes with certain rules and regulations.”

women in public transport buses (Shakti) on coming to power.

“I agree with what Rahul Gandhi said. The entire Opposition is united and in 2024, we will defeat the current (BJP) government at the Centre,” Raut said.

“It’s our job, it’s our business, and it’s our work to fight the battle for democracy in India.

“And it’s something that we understand, we accept, and we do,” he told reporters at the Na-

tional Press Club on Thursday (local time).

“But the thing to remember is that Indian democracy is a global

public good. Because India is large enough that a collapse in democracy in India will affect…will have an im-

Jitan Ram Manjhi seeks 5 seats for HAM for LS polls

Ranchi (ANI): While seeking support against the Centre’s ordinance control over administrative services in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday met his Jharkhand counterpart, Hemant Soren, in Ranchi.

Giving a strong message to the Congress party, Kejriwal said that the party has to decide whether it is with “democracy, constitution,

and 140 crore people of the country or with PM Modi”. Notably, Kejriwal had on May 23 embarked on a nationwide

TELANGANA FORMATION DAY

tour to seek support from the Opposition parties against the Ordinance. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor has so far met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav.

Patna: Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) patron and former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday met Bihar Finance Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary of the JD-U during which he sought five seats for his party to contest in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Manjhi met Chaudhary at the minister’s 5 Circular Road residence here.

Chief Minister KCR launches 21-day festivities

Hyderabad (Agencies): Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday launched state formation day celebrations by hoisting the national flag and paying tributes to the Telangana martyrs.

The CM took the salute from police contingents at a colourful ceremony held at the newly-created state secretariat. Attended by about 15,000 people, the ceremony marked

the beginning of 21day celebrations across the state.

The decennial celebrations will highlight the progress achieved

MURMU, MODI, SHAH GREET PEOPLE ON TELANGANA’S FORMATION DAY

New Delhi: On 10th Telangana Formation Day, which was celebrated on Friday, President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister conveyed their greetings to the people of Telangana. President office tweeted: “My greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day! Endowed with forests and wildlife, Telangana is also uniquely blessed with a rich cultural heritage and talented people. This beautiful state is emerging as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. My best wishes for the continued growth and prosperity of Telangana.” PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to twitter to greet people.

by Telangana in various sectors during the last nine years.

Telangana came into being as the 29th state on June 2, 2014, follow-

ing mass agitation led by K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), who had revived the movement in 2001 by floating Telangana Rashtra Samithi.

State ministers and district collectors led the celebrations held in all 33 districts. They unfurled the national flag and reviewed the parade by police. During their speeches, they highlighted the rapid strides made by the state in a short span of time.

pact on the world. So that is for you to think about how much you have to value Indian democracy,” Gandhi said.

RaGa SAYS MUSLIM LEAGUE COMPLETELY SECULAR; BJP LASHES OUT AT HIM

New Delhi (PTI): Rahul Gandhi’s assertion that the Indian Union Muslim League is a completely secular party drew a sharp response from the BJP on Friday as its leaders alleged that the Kerala party is guided by the same mindset which was behind Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s All India Muslim League. “These are the same people who had stayed back after partition. They formed the Muslim League here after partition and became MPs. They advocated for Sharia law, wanted separate seats reserved for Muslims. They are the same people who are part of the same Muslim League,” Union Minister Anurag Thakur said.

IN THE COURTYARD

EXCISE POLICY SCAM: HC ALLOWS SISODIA TO MEET AILING WIFE AT THEIR RESIDENCE TODAY

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Friday permitted AAP leader Manish Sisodia, under arrest in cases related to alleged irregularities in the city government’s excise policy, to meet his ailing wife at his residence on Saturday. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma directed the Tihar Jail Superintendent to take Sisodia, the former deputy chief minister, to his residence where he has been allowed to meet his wife from 10 AM to 5 PM.

DELHI EXCISE CASE: CBI TOLD TO GIVE DOCUMENTS’ COPIES

New Delhi: The West Bengal govt has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court order which had refused to put a stay on the investigation conducted by the CBI and ED in connection with the alleged municipality recruitment scam. Advocate Sunil Fernandes, appearing for WB Govt on Friday sought urgent listing on the plea before a bench.

CIVIC RECRUITMENT SCAM: WB MOVES SC AGAINST HC ORDER New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday asked the CBI to provide copies of documents, including charge sheet and supplementary charge sheet, to AAP leader Manish Sisodia and three other accused in the excise policy case. The other 3 accused are Hyderabad-based chartered accountant Butchi Babu Gorantla, liquor trader Amandeep Singh Dhall and private person Arjun Pandey.

HC SEEKS POLICE STAND ON SHARJEEL’S PLEA AGAINST ADDITION OF SEDITION IN RIOTING CASE

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the stand of the city police on a petition by student activist Sharjeel Imam seeking quashing of a supplementary charge sheet introducing the offence of sedition and hate speech in a criminal case concerning his alleged objectionable speech delivered at Jamia Millia Islamia in December 2019. Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar issued notice on the petition and granted time to the prosecution to file a status report.

K Chandrashekhar Rao at Telangana Formation Day celebrations.

Rahul Gandhi during a session at the National Press Club, in Washington. —PHOTO BY PTI

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar and cabinet colleagues at a cabinet meeting, in Bengaluru, on Friday.

“We will defeat BJP in 2024,” Raut backs RaGa

“Congress has to decide if it is with democracy or PM Modi:” Kejriwal

“THERE IS NO SCHEME THAT IS FREE FOR ALL...”

Khap panchayat members engage in scuffle during meet in Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra: A scuffle broke out between the members of ‘khap mahapanchayat’ held here on Friday in support of the protesting wrestlers. The meeting was being attended by representatives of various khaps and farmers’ outfits who reached the Jat Dharamshala from different places, including Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to deliberate on the next steps to be taken in the agitation by the grapplers against their federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.

In a video, men in white kurta pyjamas could be seen involved in a heated argument.

Several farmers’ outfits have voiced their support in favour of the protesting wrestlers and held similar khap panchayats to decide the course of action pertaining to the wrestlers’ issue. A “khap mahapanchayat” is underway in this Haryana district to deliberate on the next steps to be taken in the agitation pertaining to the wrestlers’ issue.The representatives of various khaps and farmers’ outfits reached the Jat Dharamshala from different places.

DELHI POLICE ASI INJURED AFTER BEING STABBED

FATHER KI TARAH, HE

TOLD ME: WRESTLERS’ CHARGES AGAINST

New Delhi: BJP MP & WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh allegedly groped women athletes, asked inappropriate personal questions, demanded sexual favours to back their careers, brushed his hands across a minor’s breast and stalked her, FIRs, against him say. Singh is also accused of creating problems for, and denying professional opportunities to, those who rejected his alleged sexual advances.

Sharan Singh, at Kurukshetra in Haryana on Friday.

‘WHY NO ACTION TAKEN AGAINST BRIJ BHUSHAN’: PRIYANKA GANDHI TO PM

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Friday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the government’s inaction and silence towards the issue. In a tweet, Gandhi said, “Narendra Modi ji, read these serious charges and tell the country why there has been no action against the accused.” Citing the same report, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi asked why Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is being protected by govt and the BJP.

DEMANDS FOR SEXUAL FAVOURS...: SHOCKING DETAILS EMERGE FROM WRESTLER’S FIR COPY

New Delhi: Seven complainants, including a minor, have accused WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of demanding sexual favours for professional help on at least two occasions, 15 incidents of molestation and other forms of sexual harassment, Two FIRs information reports have been filed against Singh, who is a Bharatiya Janata Party MP.

New Delhi: Amid ruling BJP’s alleged studied silence on escalating protests demanding immediate arrest of WFIchief & BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, BJP’s Maharashtra MP Pritam Munde said “I, not as a member of Parliament, but as a woman, say that if such a complaint comes from any woman, then its cognisance should be taken. It should be verified,” Ms Munde said, according to news agency PTI.

FIR AGAINST WFI CHIEF WRESTLERS NARRATE INSTANCES OF SEXUAL FAVOURS DEMAND, HARASSMENT...

He also pointed India’s progress under PM Modi’s leadership

New Delhi (PTI): The two FIRs registered by Delhi Police against outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh based on complaints of six adult wrestlers and father of a minor narrate several alleged instances of sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, groping, stalking and intimidation by him at different times and places including in foreign countries, over a decade. Delhi Police had on April 28 registered two FIRs at CP police station, including one by father of a minor wrestler invoking POCSO Act that entails prison term up to 7 years on conviction. The FIRs registered following a SC order have charged Singh under various IPC sections including assaulting a woman to outrage her modesty (Section 354), sexual harassment (354 A), stalking (354 D) that are punishable with jail terms of 2-3 years. Some of complainants also alleged that Singh made advances to seek ‘sexual favours’ promising to help them in their careers.

New Delhi (PTI): With great power comes great responsibility, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday quoting a famous dialogue from Hollywood blockbuster “Spiderman” to emphasise that India’s responsibility will increase in sync with its rising global stature.In an address at an event, Singh also noted that when India emerges as a superpower, it will have to ensure that universal values like democracy, religious freedom, dignity of human beings and global peace are established all over the world.

The defence minister said the government is working to build a developed India by 2047, focusing on almost all sectors of the country.

Talking about the political landscape in the country, Singh said “I think such politics should have no place in a developed India. Politics should be based on ideology and values and not on the basis of family, religion and caste,” he said, speaking at the Times Network’s India Economic Conclave.

“If I talk about the political future of In-

When we will emerge as a superpower, we will have to ensure that universal values like democracy, religious freedom, dignity of human beings and world peace are established all over the world. Yes, we also have to keep in mind that we should not impose our views on anyone.

—Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister

dia, I wish that as we move ahead, our democracy should be strengthened in the same way. Criminalisation of politics should end, and our country should move forward on the path of credible politics. Politics should be understood as a medium of public service,” he said The defence minister also spoke about social development and that he imagines an India where there is no discrimination of any kind in the society.

Chandigarh: Ahead of the meeting of the Haryana and Himachal Pradesh Chief Ministers on the issue of water sharing next week, SAD Prez Sukhbir Badal said Haryana didn’t have any right on water from Ravi-Beas river basin in HP, being a non-riparian state.

He said Himachal should not part with river waters to a non-riparian state without consent of downstream state.

Terming reports of negotiations having started to construct a canal to take river waters directly from Himachal to Haryana & a likely meet to finalise this arrangement on June 5, Badal said: "Another conspiracy has been initiated to rob Punjab of its river waters. We won’t let it succeed .”

CRUCIAL READ Law Commission backs sedition law...

4 PLFI ULTRAS HELD IN JKHAND’S KHUNTI DISTRICT

New Delhi (ANI): A Delhi police ASI was injured allegedly after being stabbed by an unidentified man he nabbed on suspicion in Delhi’s Moti Nagar area on Thursday night, police said. The victim, ASI, identified as Vikram Singh, was on night patrolling near Zakhira flyover. On suspicion, he stopped a person and conducted a search on him. While Vikram was searching the suspect, he took out a knife and stabbed him multiple times.

Khunti (PTI): Four ultras of the banned People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), have been arrested with weapons in J’khand’s Khunti dist, police said. They were arrested from Regde forest under Jariyagrh police station area, around 35km from capital Ranchi on Thursday eve, police said. Two pistols, 13 live cartridges, mobile phones, PLFI leaflets and a car were seized from them, police added.

Kolkata (PTI): VisvaBharati Vice-chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty has said that the university will not restrain itself from taking legally endorsed steps to reclaim land held “illegally” by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen in its Santiniketan campus.

in early May seeking relief as the Univ had passed an order directing him to vacate 0.13 acres (5,500 sq ft) of land at his ancestral Santiniketan residence in response to which the HC gave an interim stay on possible eviction last month.

...says it should be retained with safeguards to prevent misuse Commission submits report to Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal

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HELD WITH DRUGS WORTH `6 LAKH IN NAVI MUMBAI, INFORM COPS

Thane: A 27-year-old man has been arrested for alleged possession of drugs worth Rs 6 lakh in Navi Mumbai, police told news agency PTI on Friday.

Based on a tip-off, the ANC of Navi Mumbai police apprehended the man at Palm Beach service road on Wednesday, ACP (crime) Vinayak Vast told PTI. The accused came from a well-to-do family and was pursuing higher education, he said.

MINOR GANG RAPED BY 5 MEN IN BIHAR

Patna (Agencies): A 15-year-old girl was gang raped by five men in Bihar’s Vaishali district, police said. According to the police, the incident took place late Thursday night when the victim, who lives with her grandmother, stepped out of the house to go to the toilet. She was kidnapped by the accused & took her some 500 metres away from her house & took turns at raping her. After committing the crime, they forced pesticide into her mouth.

ED ATTACHES ASSETS WORTH `8 CR IN PMLA CASE

New Delhi (Agencies): The ED on Friday said it has attached properties worth Rs 8 crore belonging to one Varinder Pal Singh Dhoot, then Naib Tehsildar in Punjab, in connection with a money laundering case. The ED initiated an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on the basis of an FIR registered by Vigilance Bureau, Punjab under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act.

The eviction notice served to Sen by VB is in public domain and those criticising the university for serving it to the well-known economist are requested to go through it before making their comments, Chakraborty said in an open letter on Thursday. Encroachment of land cannot be supported and the law

must be uniform for everyone. But unfortunately in West Bengal “the self-proclaimed moral custodians of Bangaliana (Bengaliness)” tend to give privilege to an individual at the cost of a great institution like Visva-Bharati, the V-C commented in letter posted in the Unversity’s website. “ Prof Amartya Sen had moved the Calcutta HC

Chakraborty, a former DU professor of political science, in his letter said: “We have nothing personal against him (Sen). We are also indebted to him intellectually. But does that justify the fact that he can own a piece of land illegally?” He went on to write that Univ “will not restrain itself from taking other legally-endorsed steps that may cause embarrassment not only to him but also to Visva-Bharati”.

Diphu (Assam): Nearly 40 cadres of a tribal militant outfit, including its commander-inchief’ laid down their arms before security forces in Assam’s Karbi Anglong dist on Friday, a top police official said. They gave up a large cache of arms & ammunition, at the surrender ceremony, he said. “Total of 39 cadres of Adivasi People’s Liberation Army (APLA) surrendered today. This has been possible due to the joint efforts of the Assam Police and Assam Rifles,” (IGP), central range, Devojyoti Mukherjee said.

COURTESY MEETING

New Delhi (FIB): Law Commission has backed the penal provision for the offence of sedition, saying repealing it altogether can have serious adverse ramifications for the security and integrity of the country Section 124A of the IPC dealing with sedition is at present under abeyance following directions of SC issued in May, 2022. The Commission said repealing provision on the mere basis that certain countries have done so is essentially turning a blind eye to the glaring ground realities existing in India.

Arjun Ram Meghwal @arjunrammeghwal

Now that we have received the report, we will also hold consultations with all the other stakeholders so that we take an informed and reasoned decision in the public interest. The law commission report on Sedition is one of the steps in the extensive consultative process. The recommendations made in the report are persuasive and not binding. Ultimately, the final decision will be taken only after consulting all the stakeholders.

Amit Shah calls on President Droupadi Murmu

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Union Home Min met the President a day after returning from a four-day stock-taking visit to Manipur, which has been witnessing violence

New Delhi (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid a courtesy call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan in the national capital. “Today, I paid a courtesy call to respected President Mrs Droupadi Murmu,” Shah tweeted. Shah met the President a day after returning from a four-day stock-taking visit to Manipur, which has been witnessing violence. He also met a cross-section

of people in the northeastern state. The Rashtrapati Bhavan also tweeted:

”Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, called on Presi-

dent Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan”.

On Thursday Shah in Manipur addressed a press conference and announced that an investigation panel led by a retired High Court judge will probe the recent violence in the State.

Shah appealed to all sections in violence-hit Manipur to maintain peace, hold discussions and promote harmony. He appealed to people of Manipur not to pay to maintain peace.

PRESIDENT MURMU TO EMBARK ON A VISIT TO SURINAME AND SERBIA

P resident Droupadi Murmu is set to embark on her first-ever state visit to Republic of Suriname & Republic of Serbia starting Sunday. At the invitation of Prez of Republic of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, & Prez Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, Prez Murmu will travel on her first maiden state visit to both nations, starting June 4 till June 9. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, Prez Murmu will first travel to Suriname where she will attend a range of events.

President Droupadi Murmu in a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Friday. —PHOTO BY PTI

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait speaks during a khap mahapanchayat to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

“AS A WOMAN, I...”: BJP MP SAYS “EXPECT ACTION”

We are working to build developed India by 2047, says Rajnath

Haryana has no right on river water from HP: Badal

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Remember, nothing, and nobody exist only by itself – every thing is complete in it’s interconnectedness.

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

State Govt aims at providing relief to masses: CM

Satyanarayan Sharma, Lunaram Darji & Ashok Shera

Barmer: CM Ashok Gehlot surrounded the Central government while addressing a public meet during the Mehangai Rahat Camp at Adarsh Stadium in Barmer on Friday. He said that PM Narendra Modi went to Ajmer saying that if schemes like Raj are implemented in nation, the country will become bankrupt. Gehlot retorted that “P M and the ministers of his cabinet have become bankrupt”.

Surrounding Union

Jal Shakti Minister G S

Shekhawat, Gehlot said that he is in office after being made an accused in Sanjivani scam. State govt aims at providing relief to the common people, CM said. Gehlot announced to upgrade 100 primary schools to upper primary schools & 100 upper primary schools to higher secondary schools in Barmer. CM handed over scooty keys to 20 specially-abled in camp.

CM Gehlot...

“This is our ‘dream project’. A big dream of people of western region will come true with Rajasthan Refinery. The state will establish new dimensions in economic development,” he said.

The Chief Minister said that after the foundation stone was laid in the year 2013 under the leadership of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, the works were adversely affected due to various

Congress leaders spar over poll strategy during meeting

First India Bureau

Jaipur : Minister Rajendra Yadav and proPilot Congress leader Vidyadhar Chowdhary had an argument on poll strategy in front of co-in-charge Secy Amrrita Dhawan. Chowdhary raised questions in meet on giving importance to leaders who defeated Congress while Yadav advised him to take everyone along. Chowdhary got upset at this & gave the Minister an earful. Dhawan pacified the two. Yadav arrived two hours late for Jaipur Rural meeting.

Vidyadhar Chowdhary said, “There are such people in Congress too. I will expose them. I don’t care about winning or losing. Becoming an MLA won’t provide me salvation. Our winning representatives should be called and asked why the Congress loses?”

CONGRESS HAS ALWAYS TAKEN ACTION AGAINST CORRUPTION: QAZI NIZAMUDDIN

Sri Ganganagar: AICC Secy & Raj co-incharge Qazi Nizamuddin visited Sri Ganganagar and met local Congress leaders. While speaking to First India, he commented on demand of Sachin Pilot over a probe in corruption cases during previous BJP govt saying, “Be it Cong govt at State or Centre, govts have always acted against guilty and sent them to jail. The issue of Pilot is in knowledge of Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and State-In-Charge and they will take a call on this matter,” he said. Sunil Sihag

CONGRESS STATE CO-INCHARGE INTERACTS WITH WORKERS IN PRATAPGARH

Pratapgarh: AICC Secretary and state Congress co-incharge Virendra Singh Rathore on Friday reached Pratapgarh on a one-day visit. While speaking to media persons at the Circuit House, Rathore said that people have full faith in policies of Congress govt & the party will perform better in upcoming assembly polls. During his visit, Rathore also took a meeting of office-bearers of divisional & block level workers. He told office bearers to strengthen organisation. —Sanjay Prajapat

reasons. The state government is committed to complete the project at the earliest,” he said. Gehlot inquired about the progress of major refinery units and petro-chemical units. He also directed to develop industrial area around this project with latest technology and speed up the works of Greenery. He said that a training centre for the youth should be started in the campus or nearby so that skilled human re-

source can be prepared for the project. Gehlot said that approval has been given to pay Rs 2,583 crore towards the 26 % stake of the state government in the incremental share capital of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited. The CEO of HPCL said that at present a target has been set to complete the mechanical work of this Rs 72,937 crore project by May, 2024. In the meeting, Forest Minister Hemaram

ECI asks CS to transfer officers on poll duty living in home districts

Dr Rituraj Sharma Jaipur: Now no officer directly connected with the election work will be able to live in his home district and those living in their district for three out of the last four years will be transferred. The ECI has fixed the date of January 31, 2024 for State Govt to make such transfers by July 31 and give a report.

The formation of a new assembly in Rajasthan is to be completed by January 14, 2024.

The ECI has asked CSs of states, including Rajasthan to remove the officials associated with election work from the home district, stating the guidelines.

According to the instructions, if an officer is posted in his home district, he will have to be transferred. Also, if the officer has served three out of his four

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years in the same district, he will be transferred. The Commission has also said that if any State Govt faces difficulty in complying with it, it can send the matter to Commission for exemption with specific reasons.

The officers who come under the purview are DEO or Collector, Deputy DEO, RO, ARO, ERO engaged in election duty. ADM, SDM, Deputy Collector, ERO/AERO, Joint Collector, Tehsildar, BDO or its equivalent rank officers will also come under the purview.

culture inspires us for global welfare’

PK Agarwal

Chittorgarh: LS

Speaker Om Birla participated in the Shri Ram Krishna Kalki Shakti Mahayagya organised at Banoda Balaji temple complex area in Begun on Friday. Addressing the event, he said that Indian culture inspires us to work for global welfare with the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.’

Birla said that the history is replete with

incidents when attempts were made to destroy Indian culture, but all of them failed. Former MLA Heeralal

Nagar was also present in the programme. Birla expressed happiness at getting to visit Mewar.

`25.50 CRORE FOR 17

SPORTS STADIUMS

CM Gehlot has approved a financial provision of Rs 25.50 cr for various stadium construction works. Works will be done at Kanwar Ka Bas, Chandoli, Chauhtan, Sujangarh, Salasar, Bhusawar, Sagwara, Maniyan, Bissau, Alsisar Chidawa (Jhunjhunu), Baonli, Gangapur City (Sawaimadhopur), Shivganj (Sirohi), Shrikaranpur, Sadulshahar (Sriganganagar) and Pratapgarh.

Chowdhary and former Revenue Minister and Baytu MLA Harish

Chaudhary asked the officers to carry out intensive plantation at the project site. Along with this, they said that under CSR, development works should also be done with the opinion of public representatives according to the local requirement.

Prior to this, CM Gehlot planted saplings in refinery premises and also inspected projects along with officials.

`15.15 CR FOR INDOOR

HALLS IN 3 DISTRICTS

M ultipurpose indoor halls will be constructed to provide better sports facilities to players in Dholpur, Jalore and Nagaur of the state. For this, CM Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 15.15 crore. According to proposal, multipurpose indoor halls will be constructed in Dholpur, Jalore and Nagaur. Each hall will be constructed at a cost of Rs 5.05 crore.

NOD TO JURISDICTION OF 9 NEW POLICE STNS

CM Gehlot has approved draft notification of jurisdiction of 9 new police stations along with upgrading 5 police outposts to police stns in diff dists. CM has given approved setting up of police stations in Bikaner, Didwana, Nawan, Tanot, Shrinathji Temple, Nanta, Kotputli & Gokulpura. Format of jurisdiction of police stns, which have been upgraded from police posts has been decided.

60 PHCS UPGRADED TO CHCS, 883 ADDL POSTS

60 PHCs will be upgraded to CHCs. For these, 883 addl posts will also be created. CM has given nod. 6 PHCs in Nagaur, 5 in Jodhpur, 4 each in Jaipur, Baran & Barmer, 3 each in Bikaner, Dausa, Bharatpur & Sikar, 2 each in Pali, Jhunjhunu, Alwar, Banswara, Dungarpur etc will be upgraded.

SANT PIPA RESEARCH STUDY CENTRE AT MLSU

C M Gehlot has approved the proposal to set up Sant Pipa Research Study Centre in Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur in the name of Pipaji, a famous saint of medieval devotional literature. According to the proposal, Sant Pipa Research Study Center will be established in Hindi Dept of University.

Kanaram is Director Sec Edu, SPs of 8 dists shifted

Gaurav Agarwal is now the Agriculture Commissioner

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur: In a major administrative reshuffle, 30 IPS and 7 IAS were transferred in the state on Friday. In the list of IAS, Gaurav Agarwal, who was made APO from the post of Director of Secondary Education merely three days back, has been given the responsibility of the post of Agriculture Commissioner. Moreover, now in place of Gaurav, once again Kanaram has been given the responsibility of the post of Director of Secondary Education. In place of Devendra Kumar, Akshay Godara has been made the new Joint Secretary, Personnel. Similarly, SPs of 7 districts have been changed while 3 IPS and 2 IAS have been given additional charge.

SPs have been changed in Sirohi, Bharatpur, Udaipur, Jalore, Karauli, Bhiwadi in Alwar district and in Jhunjhunu districts. It is believed that the field posting was done on the basis of the opinion of public representatives. Moreover, three IPS were promoted to DG from ADG recently but they were posted on the same position. Now, they have been given postings. In this regard, IPS Rajeev Kumar Sharma has been

given the post of DG in law and order, RAC and SDRF, IPS Janga Srinivasa Rao appointed as DG Training, Community Policing and Human Rights and IPS Dr Ravi Prakash Mehrada has been given the responsibility of SCRB and technical services with cybercrime.

Meanwhile, IPS Rahul Prakash is now DIG, Bharatpur range. Prakash has served in Dholpur and Bharatpur districts as SP. His work was effective even while in crime branch and he is the only DIG in the state who has got a chance in the range.

Moreover, IAS Kanaram has been given responsibility of Director of Secondary Education, Bikaner yet again. He has been on this post from Oct 20, 2021 to April 15, 2022.

When Gaurav Agarwal was put on APO, at that time, although a day later, officials of Education Dept were given charges. But when it came to the fore in the discussions that Kanaram is more practical than Gaurav, this responsibility was again given to Kanaram.

Meanwhile, in other appointments, IAS ML Chauhan has been appointed HCM RIPA,

Udaipur as its Additional Director General while IAS Pushpa Satyani has been appointed Director in State Agricultural Marketing. IAS Gaurav Agarwal appointed Agriculture and Panchayati Raj Commissioner while IAS Utsav Kaushal has been appointed as Commissioner of Municipal Corporation Jodhpur South and IAS Devendra Kumar appointed as Commissioner, Jodhpur Development Authority. Additionally, IAS Akshay Godara appointed as Joint Secretary, Personnel (A-1).

Meanwhile, IAS Vikas Sitaram Bhale has been given additional charge of the post of Principal Secretary of Animal Husbandry Fisheries Department while IAS Renu Jaipal has been given additional charge of the post of Panchayati Raj Commissioner, Women’s Empowerment Department.

Similarly, in IPS, Sanjib Kumar Narjari has been given addl charge of ADG Police Personnel while Rupinder Singh given addl charge of IG Police Security & KS Meena has been given addl charge of IG of Police Training In these transfers, especially the field posting of police officers is considered important. This deployment, especially before the assembly elections, is being considered important for law and order.

Amrrita Dhawan during the meeting of District Congress at Jaipur Rural on Friday. Also seen are Rajendra Yadav, Gopal Meena, Indraj Gurjar, Alok Beniwal, Manish Yadav, Ritesh Bairwa, Sandeep Choudhary & others. —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

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MAHAYAGYA

Om Birla with Union MoS Ashwini Kumar Choubey and RS MP Ram Chander Jangra, who call upon the LS Speaker at the Camp Office in Kota on Friday.

Om Birla plays Cricket after inaugurating the Gram Panchayat level sports competitions to be held under the ‘Kota-Bundi Khel Mahotsav’ in Dabi area on Friday.

Gaurav Agarwal Kanaram

CM Ashok Gehlot addresses the inauguration & foundation stone laying ceremony of development works worth Rs 143 cr at Adarsh Stadium in Barmer on Friday. Also seen are Hemaram Choudhary, Shale Mohammad, Mewaram Jain, Manvendra Singh, Harish Chaudhary, Amin Khan, Madan Prajapat, Padmaram Meghwal and others.

CM Ashok Gehlot interacts with a beneficiary during the Mehangai Rahat Camp at Adarsh Stadium in Barmer on Friday.

CM Ashok Gehlot inspects the HPCL Refinery at Pachpadra in Barmer district on Friday. Also seen here is Harish Chaudhary & others.

Ram-Bagh FACES BEHIND IT!

The iconic Rambagh Palace, Jaipur has been rated as the World’s No. 1 Hotel in the coveted 2023 Travellers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. To honour the same, Bharat24- Vision of New India hosted a celebratory dinner for the entire Rambagh Family on May 31, Wednesday at Botanist, Rambagh!

The Rambagh Palace retains its elaborate splendour, extravagantly decorated with handcarved marble ‘jalis’ or latticework, sandstone balustrades, cupolas and ‘chattris’ or cenotaphs, and elaborate Mughal Gardens. Within this most glorious of palaces showcasing the best of Rajasthan’s royal heritage, we can also experience the best fine-dining restaurants in Pink City.

Wishes have been pouring in since the majestic Rambagh Palace, Jaipur has been rated as the World’s No. 1 Hotel in the coveted 2023 Travellers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor. Today, this jewel in the Taj’s crown offers 78 stunningly restored grand luxury rooms and suites in Jaipur which were the chambers of the former Maharaja and Maharani.

Bharat24- Vision of New India hosted a celebratory dinner for the entire Rambagh Family, for all they do every day

in service to their guests and communities!

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra graced the occasion with his presence and received a warm welcome from the entire Rambagh family. Ashok Rathore, GM of Rambagh Palace, Jaipur felicitated Chandra with a world-class artwork of clear ice which had the latter’s picture beautifully embarked, created using an advanced ice filtration and freezing technology.

Jagdeesh Chandra cherished his old times at the Rambagh Palace and feeling nostalgic, he said,

“The royalty and beauty of this place have grown with years. This place stands the best in every aspect, be it multi-cuisine, hospitality, ambience or providing luxury and comfort to the guests.” He further added, “I congratulate Mr Ashok Rathore and his entire team for reaching this milestone. This place in itself is a mini heaven. The hard work and dedication with which each member works set this place apart. I wish you all many more success.”

Ashok Rathore, area director, Rajasthan and GM Rambagh Palace said, “The recognition is special in the sense that the rating is based on the personal experiences of the guests. It is not judged by voting or any other method. I feel truly grateful to Jagdeesh Chandra. He’s been coming to the Palace for the last 30 years. Indeed his second home yet so humble and generous always.”

Prof Brij Bakshi, Media & Communication Expert & Analyst Former ADG & Director Delhi Doordarshan, was present as a special guest on the

Jagdeesh Chandra with GM Ashok Rathore, Kriti Garg, Manoj Edwin, Jemina, Aprajita, Rishabh, Magan, Gaurav Kapoor, Shehzad, Misba Ansari, Ruksar, Vinay, Raghu, Kunal Roy, Yangchan and team of Rambagh

A token of apprecation given to Jagdeesh Chandra by the team of Rambagh

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Clockwise: Akanksha Bhalla, Kriti Garg, Mansi, Ruksar and Misba

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Supermodels and actresses, Kriti Garg and Akanksha Bhalla also graced the evening and wished the Rambagh family more success.

Anita Hada on behalf of the Bharat24 family congratulated Mr Rathore and the entire Rambagh team for reaching this milestone. She said, “This award is a testament to the trust, we as guests have placed in this place over the years. This being the second home to Jagdeesh Chandra, we are proud to host you all and equally humbled by this global honour, a true reflection of world-class hospitality in an authentic palace setting brought to life by the iconic brand Taj.”

With the beautiful floral and light set-up, their one of the finest exclusive dining locations Botanist, gave a sense of personal preference yet an unobtrusive service. The evening witnessed special dance performanc-

es, exquisite ghazals and qawwali performances followed by a scrumptious dinner.

Rambagh Palace boasts a rich history of fine dining with sumptuous food cooked by master chefs. What made the evening more memorable and historic was the joyous gathering of the entire Rambagh family. For the first time in several decades, the guests witnessed the staff and senior management eat and celebrate together under one roof. This built stronger employee relationships as well as increased engagement, inclusiveness, wellness and team morale. Whether you’re dreaming of travelling to a once-in-a-lifetime location, looking for inspiration for a special event, searching for examples of luxurious changes you can make to your hotel, or anything in between, Rambagh Palace, is indeed a walking heaven.

Jagdeesh Chandra greeted by Jemina and GM Ashok Rathore. Also seen are Kunal, Rishabh, Anita Hada and Dinesh

Jagdeesh Chandra addressing the audience. Also seen are GM Ashok Rathore, Birj Bakshi, Anita Hada and Kavita Chauhan

Jagdeesh Chandra with GM Ashok Rathore, Kriti Garg, Anita Hada, Kavita Chauhan, Mitali Dusad, Jemina, Aprajita Shekhawat, Minakshi Rathore, Misba Ansari, Nimish Mathur, Rishabh Bundela, Dinesh Punia, Suchita Shukla, Raghu Deora, Arihant Chauhan, Nayan Shaw, Rukhsar Khan, Nikita Maheshwari, Yangchan, Anil, Shehzad Khan, Magan Singh, Vinay Paliwal and others during the celebration

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Moni Sharma, Kriti Garg and Akanksha Bhalla

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) GM Ashok Rathore, Manoj and Kishan

Srishti Sharma, Nikita Maheshwari, Basabdatta Pal, Promita, Pragya Dake, Aprajita Shekhawat, Jemina, Minakshi Rathore, Amisha Kumari, Ashok Rathore, Pushpanjali Roy, Misba Ansari, Vaidehi Rathore, Sawati Kumari, Mansi Rathore, Rukhsar khan, Nayan Shaw, Yaken Darang and Pema

Dharmendra Mehra, Basabdatta Pal, Kunal Roy and Abhishek Pandey Islam, Shailendra, Pushpanjali and Vishvjeet Islam Choudhary, GM Ashok Rathore, Ravindra Jain and Vinay Paliwal

Rishabh Bundela, Jaswant Singh, Ashok Rathore, Suchita Shukla, Vikram Singh Chauhan and Ravindra Singh Rathore

Anil

Bhanwar, Manoj, Parvat, Manish and Shahid Lucky Singh, Gaurav Kapoor, Sharvan Singh and Ravindra Singh Rathore

Swati

Mahendra Singh Chouhan and Manish Sharma

Amisha

Jemina and Latha Meenakshi

Rishabh and Arihant

GREETINGS!

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Asif Khan, as he reached the former’s residence to seek blessings on being promoted as the Business head of the First India News Rajasthan and First India Newspaper on Friday.

DURING THE DAY!

On Wednesday, at Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee Jaipur, Rajasthan State President Govind Singh Dotasara congratulated the newly appointed State Secretary Alok Pareek on being appointed as State Secretary in Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee by garlanding him and feeding him sweets. State Secretary Lalit Toonwal was also present on this occasion.

PROFESSION & PASSION

Manipal University Jaipur has got its first international Ranking in the band of 601-800 Rank in The Overall Impact Ranking 2023 (World) this year. Professor G K Prabhu, President, of Manipal University Jaipur said this is our first small step of MUJ to international ranking but a giant endeavour to be among the world’s educational leaders. He briefed that ranking in global platforms helps students turn into responsible citizens who care about global issues and tackle social and environmental challenges. Professor Thammaiah CS, Pro President, MUJ said that this ranking shall place MUJ equal in Global institutes that increasingly seek to attract learners who easily adapt and can apply and transfer their skills and knowledge to new contexts concerning global issues.

CITY FIRST

The winners of Mrs India Glam were seen in beautiful spring-summer collections by BodhiTree Jaipur, a

multi-designer store on Thursday. During the shoot, the Directors of Bodhitree Shubha and Siddhi Gupta shared that the outfits comprised chic co-ord sets, drapes, kaftans, and summer outfits which were

a perfect amalgamation of traditional artistry and modern allure. The Divas unleashed their fashionistas within and played around with their fusion looks which made the shoot come out fun and fabulous,

SPREADING WINGS

CITY FIRST

Jharkhand’s Governor CP Radhakrishnan inaugurated the new building of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samit (BMVSS) at Ranchi on Thursday. The disabled of Jharkhand will get a dedicated centre for their rehabilitation which has been built with the funding done by Ranchi’s philanthropists Subhash Modi, Gautam Modi and Pradeep Jain.

According to the BMVSS Ranchi centre Chairman, Lalit Kedia, the centre since its inception in 2017 has spread its wings and apart from setting a centre in Ranchi it has also opened another center. Kedia said since its establishment, the centres have rehabilitated over 11,800 disabled.

During the new BMVSS building dedicated ceremony, the founder and the chief patron of the BMVSS DR Mehta, sec-

Navya Sharma, a 17-year-old from Jayshree Periwal International School, directed, produced and played the protagonist in the first-ever entirely student-led musical production of Hamilton in India recently. Over 40+ talented students along with a core team including Navya, Kshiti Goyal, Nishka Desai, Vaidehi Tater, Anhat Makkar, Swaraj Jain and Tanvi Mittal participated. Navya not only directed the show but also play the role of producer and lead actor. The challenges were abundant, as the team navigated uncharted waters, adapting an American musical to an Indian context.

retary Dr Deependra Mehta, Chairman of the BMVSS Delhi branch Premendra Mehta, the secretary of the BMVSS Ranchi branch Nemi Agarwal. The Member of Lok Sabha

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

from Ranchi Sanjay Seth, Member of the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Samri Lal, former member of the rajya Sabha Mahesh Poddar and OP Mittal, the former national president

of the Laghu Bhartiya OP Mittal were also present.

The Governor CP Radhakrishnan lauded the efforts of the local philanthropists who, realizing the difficulties and the hardship of the divyangs have pooled resources to build the centre which would cater to the needs of the disabled. DR Mehta raised the good work done by the BMVSS Ranchi centre and said that the BMVSS has become a recognized name among the divyangs.

Rajasthan based Bollywood lyricist Kunal Verma, who has penned more than 100 blockbuster film songs like ‘Tum Hi Aana’, ‘Hasee Ban Gaye’, now presents his new song “Zihal-e-Miskin” with Gulzar in a unique style. Composed by Javed Mohsin and Laxmikant Pyare Lal, the music of this song threaded in the melodious voice of Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Mishra, is setting new dimensions of popularity in a very short time. Talking about this song, Kunal Verma shared that earlier I shared my name with Javed Akhtar in the song ‘Ghar Se Nikalte Hi’ and now with Gulzar Sahab. I can’t ask God for anything more than this. I am just writing my best and the audience is loving my songs. I am grateful to him for this love. Talking about the next project, he says that there are some big films coming up for which I have written songs and hope that will not disappoint my fans this time too. Significantly, Kunal Verma is India’s third most followed songwriter on Spotify this year.

the captivating looks were enhanced by makeup artists Rishita and Pankaj, photography by Mukesh Saini (Director Venus Films) and the shoot was managed by Deepika Singh Naruka (MD India Glam).

Way towards Development

CITY FIRST

National Health Authority (NHA) is implementing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), a flagship public health insurance of the Government of India. It was launched as recommended by the National Health Policy 2017, to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its underlining commitment, which is to “leave no one behind”. IIHMR University, Jaipur in collaboration with Na-

tional Health Authority and GIZ has developed a unique Capacity Building Program in Health System Research for Researchers and Early Professionals. The first workshop was organised from May 24-25, 2023 at IIHMR University Campus. On this occasion, Dr PR Sodani, President, of IIHMR University, said that this initiative is very important as it is aiming towards develop research competencies for supporting the NHA implementation by providing evidence for policy formulation and improving the implementation of AB PM-JAY.

In the third All India Music Competition organized by Swar Madhuri Sangeet Group Jodhpur in Pali on 7th May 2023, Hema Taylor, a student of Divya Jyoti Visually Impaired Girls Education Institute, Jaipur, participated in the youth category and got second place and again on May 19 to 21 7500 Rs including certificate and memento by Manav Seva Trust Rajasthan after getting second place in All India Visually Impaired Music Competition in Jaipur. She was enlightened the name of Divya Jyoti Blind Girls School, Jaipur by winning this amount. Principal Renu Sharma congratulated Hema Taylor and appreciated her for this achievement. Founder Dr Mayank thanked Swar Madhuri Sangeet Group, Jodhpur Sanstha and Manav Seva Trust for giving an opportunity to visually impaired girl students.

The Panihati Chida Dahi Mahotsav was celebrated at Shri Krishna Balram Temple in Jagatpura on Friday, where Thakur Ji was adorned with 5,000 lotus flowers and offered 21 dishes made with Rabdi and Chida curd while seeking blessings and engaging in joyous festivities. The figure of the Lord was ceremoniously cleansed in the water next to a pond that was decorated with lovely flowers and Harinam Sankirtan chanting. During the occasion, devotees enjoyed the rites carried out for their god while dancing and singing along to Sankirtan. One of the six Goswamis of Vrindavan, Raghunatha Das Goswami, observed this momentous event by giving Lord Nityananda Prabhu a special curd offering and by performing Hari Naam Sankirtan.

(L-R) Hariyali Singh, Neha Khanna, Reena Singh, Anju Yadav and Sweta Jain Designers Shubha and Siddhi Gupta, directors Bodhitree

Reena Singh

Governor CP Radhakrishnan during the lamp lighting ceremony. Also seen are Dr Deependra Mehta, Premendra Mehta, Nemi Agarwal, Ranchi Sanjay Seth, Samri Lal, Mahesh Poddar and OP Mittal

Dr CP Radhakrishnan during the inauguration

Kunal Verma

Jagdeesh Chandra with Asif Khan