First India-Jaipur Edition- 4th June 2023

UNRAVELING THE FACTORS BEHIND A COMPANY’S FAILURE TO ACHIEVE TARGETS

By examining factors such as inadequate planning, unrealistic targets, poor communication, resource constraints, and external influences, organizations can identify areas for improvement and make the necessary adjustments. Addressing these issues will enable companies to optimize performance, foster growth, and increase the likelihood of future success

the world of business, setting targets and goals is an essential practice for measuring success and propelling growth. However, there are instances when companies fall short of achieving their desired objectives. Understanding the reasons behind this failure is crucial for identifying areas of improvement and charting a more successful path forward.

One of the primary reasons companies fail to reach their targets is due to inadequate planning. Setting ambitious goals without a well-defined roadmap can lead to confusion, disorganization, and a lack of direction. Without a solid plan in place, employees may struggle to prioritize tasks, allocate resources effectively, and coordinate efforts towards a common objective.

UNREALISTIC TARGETS

Sometimes, companies set targets that are simply too lofty or unrealistic given their available resources, market conditions, or internal capabilities. While it is important to challenge employees and strive for excellence, setting unattainable goals can demotivate teams and create a sense of frustration. Realistic goal-setting requires a thorough understanding of the company’s capabilities and a careful

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assessment of external factors that may impact performance.

POOR COMMUNICATION AND ALIGNMENT

Clear and effective communication is vital for ensuring that everyone in the organization is aligned with the company’s objectives. When there is a lack of transparent communication, employees may not fully understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to the targets. Misalignment between departments or teams can lead to inefficiencies, duplication of efforts,

UNDERSTANDING THE REASONS BEHIND THIS FAILURE IS CRUCIAL FOR IDENTIFYING AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT AND CHARTING A MORE SUCCESSFUL PATH FORWARD

and ultimately hinder progress towards the desired outcomes.

INADEQUATE RESOURCE ALLOCATION

Even with well-defined goals and plans, a lack of adequate resources can hinder a company’s ability to achieve its targets. Insufficient budget allocations, limited manpower, or outdated technology can severely impact productivity and hinder progress. It is important for companies to regularly assess their resource needs and ensure that the necessary tools, tech-

nologies, and talent are available to support goal attainment.

EXTERNAL FACTORS

External factors beyond a company’s control can also contribute to target non-achievement. Economic downturns, shifts in market dynamics, regulatory changes, or unforeseen events such as natural disasters can disrupt operations and impact performance. While these factors may be difficult to predict or mitigate, companies must be agile and adapt their strategies to navigate through challenging circumstances.

CONCLUSION

Failing to achieve targets is a common challenge faced by companies across industries. By examining factors such as inadequate planning, unrealistic targets, poor communication, resource constraints, and external influences, organizations can identify areas for improvement and make the necessary adjustments. Addressing these issues will enable companies to optimize performance, foster growth, and increase the likelihood of future success.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED

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Saddened to hear about the disastrous train accident at Balasore in Odisha. My condolences to the bereaved families and praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. Om Shanti.

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‘DISTRESSED’ PM NARENDRA MODI VOWS PUNISHMENTS OVER DEADLY CRASH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Balasore train accident site to take the stock of the situation and met injured victims in the hospital. Modi said that those found guilty will be punished stringently and Railway is also working towards track restoration. He also reviewed relief works that are underway. He was briefed by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Dharmendra Pradhan and others. He also interacted with locals, personnel from the disaster relief forces and railways officials. PM Modi also visited a hospital to meet the injured.

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Balasore/New Delhi:

KAVACH FAIL? RAIL

MIN ASHWINI VAISHNAW INSPECTS TRAIN CRASH SITE, ORDERS HIGH-LEVEL PROBE

At least 288 people were killed and around 1,100 others got injured on Saturday, when 3 trains collided one after another in a horrific sequence in Odisha’s Balasore district on late Friday. The train crash, one of the deadliest in the country, took place in Balasore district about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

Three trains – the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train were involved in the accident.

A South Eastern Railway official on Saturday informed that the rescue operations at the site have been completed. An enquiry into the accident will be held by the commissioner of railway safety (CRS), South Eastern circle, the official said.

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The rescue operation has been completed and restoration work has started. We will thoroughly investigate this incident and will ensure such incidents don’t happen in future.

It’s a painful, serious incident. Instructions have been issued for probe from every angle. Those found guilty will be punished stringently.

Please accept our deep condolences over tragic aftermath of the train collision in Odisha.

—Vladimir Putin, President of Russia

—Emmanuel Macron, President of France

COROMANDEL ENTERED WRONG LOOP

LINE...

Preliminary investigations, have revealed that the Coromandel Express train entered an adjacent loop and collided with a stationery goods train which led to the derailment. Meanwhile, the other passenger train –Yashwantpur-Howrah Express – passed through the down main line, colliding with Coromandel Express thus leading to two of its coaches overturning, derailing.

GOOD SAMARITANS QUEUE UP AT HOSPS TO DONATE BLOOD

After India witnessed one of its deadliest train accidents in Odisha’s Balasore, large number of people came out voluntarily to donate blood to more than 1,100 injured in horrific accident. Locals have volunteered and tirelessly working to help in the search and rescue operations at the accident site.

—Ashwini Vaishnaw, Railways minister

AIR FORCE DEPLOYS MI-17 COPTERS FOR EVACUATIONS

IAF on Saturday deployed Mi-17 helicopters for the evacuation of deceased and injured in the Odisha triple train accident, informed Eastern Command. According to Eastern Command, IAF is coordinating the rescue efforts with civil administration & Indian Railways.

On behalf of the Chinese govt and people, I express sympathies to bereaved kin, speedy recovery for injured.

—Xi Jinping, President of China

Saddened by news of loss of many precious lives, injuries in train accident in Odisha.

—Fumio Kishida, Japanese PM

The train crash in Odisha broke my heart. I’m sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones.

Mishra, Birla, Gehlot condole kin of Odisha train victims

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday reached the Odisha train accident spot in Balasore and announced that a high-level committee will be instituted to probe the incident. Reiterating that focus will remain on rescue ops and ensuring adequate medical help for victims, Vaishnaw added rail safety commissioner will conduct an independent probe. The inquiry will be led by AM Chowdhary, commissioner rly safety, SE Circle. KEY

Kalraj Mishra CM Ashok Gehlot Firozabad Train Collision 200 km from Delhi, claimed lives of over 358 people. Jammu Tawi-Sealdah collided with Kalindi Express near, Punjab; 212 killed.

Gaisal Train Disaster near Punjab resulted in tragic deaths of 290 people. Island Express collided with passenger train near Kerala; 150 people died in accident More than 150 lives lost when Indore-Patna Express derailed near Pukhrayan, Uttar Pradesh

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nate accidents. Speaking to the media at the Speaker’s camp office during in Kota, Birla expressed condolences to dead and said that he is extremely saddened after receiving the news of the accident. THE MAJOR TRAIN TRAGEDIES IN INDIA AUGUST 20, 1995 NOVEMBER 26, 1998

—Justin Trudeau, Canadian PM Deepest condolence to the families and the Government of India for train crash in Odisha.

—Csaba Korosi, UNGA President LS Speaker Om Birla

wish speedy recovery of injured. May Lord Jagannath protect everyone,” Gehlot tweeted. Om Birla said that there is a need to work seriously and take steps to prevent the recurrence of such unfortu-

in view of the horrific train crash  More than 48 trains cancelled, 39 diverted and 10 trains have been short terminated

—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister WORLD LEADERS CONDOLE...

6:50 PM: Passengers on board Coromandel Express heard a loud bang when the train rammed into a goods train parked in the loop line

6:55 PM: Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express crashes into stray coaches of Coromandel Express

7:10 PM: Local people arrive at the scene and help in rescuing passengers

7:30 PM: Local authorities, police and emergency services turn up at the accident site

8:00-9:00 PM: A large number of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff from B R Singh Hospital & Orthopedics Hospital-Howrah of Eastern Railway rushed to site

9:30 PM: DM arranged for buses to be sent to site to evacuate those with minor injuries

9:59 PM: Announcement of the cancellation of the inauguration of the Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat train

The the Indian Railways has initiated a high-level probe into the train that will be headed by the commissioner of railway safety, South Eastern Circle, officials said. While sources had earlier said a signalling failure could be the reason behind the crash, railway officials said it is not yet clear if Coromandel Express entered the loop line and hit the stationary goods train or it first derailed and then hit the parked train after entering the loop line.

The preliminary probe report said the signal “was given and taken off for the up main line for train number 12841 but the train entered the up loop line and dashed with the goods train

ALL IN A FEW MINUTES

A BIG BANG & THEN DARKNESS

Balasore/NewDelhi:In a matter of a few minutes, an express train entered a wrong track, hit a stationary goods train, its coaches got scattered all around including on an adjoining track, and another train coming at a high speed rammed into them and derailed. Many wagons of the two passenger trains, together carrying nearly 2,000 on board, turned turtle. According to a preliminary probe and eyewitness accounts, this is an estimated timeline for one of the deadliest train accidents in the country that left hundreds dead and nearly 1000 injured.

z Around 1,200 personnel, 200 ambulances, 50 buses, 45 mobile health units worked at the accident site, with officials saying the tragedy was compounded due to multiple tracks passing through an embanked area.

z Army columns, including engineering and medical personnel, were rushed from Barrackpore and Panagarh in West Bengal. Two Mi-17 helicopters were deployed to evacuate the injured passengers, a defence official said.

z Policemen and locals are volunteering to donate blood at Balasore district hospital and other hospitals through the night, said officials. More than 2,000 people gathered at the Balasore Medical College and Hospital in the night to help the injured, and many also donated blood.

z The injured have been rushed to Balasore, Soro, Bhadrak, Jajpur Hospital and SCB Medical College in Cuttack.

z Doctors from AIIMSBhubaneswar have been dispatched to Balasore and Cuttack in Odisha to assist in the relief operations at the train accident site, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.

‘Kavach’ system comes into focus after train accident

New Delhi (PTI): The train accident in Balasore, which killed hundreds of people and injured nearly 1,000, has brought the railways’ automatic train protection system “Kavach” into focus. The railways has said that “Kavach” was not available on the route where the accident occurred on Friday.

The system alerts when a loco pilot jumps a signal (Signal Passed

WHAT IS KAVACH KAVACH’S FEATURES

at Danger — SPAD), which is among the leading causes of train collisions. The system can alert the loco pilot, take control of the

brakes and bring the train to a halt automatically when it notices another train on the same line within a prescribed distance.

Indian Railways has developed its own automatic train protection system “Kavach” to enhance safety of trains. Kavach has been developed indigenously by the Research Design and Standards Organisation in association with three Indian vendors. Kavach will not only aid loco pilot to avoid signal passing at danger and over-speeding but also help in train running during inclement weather such as dense fog. Thus, Kavach will enhance safety and efficiency of train operations.

which was on the loopline and derailed”.

“In meantime, (train number) 12864 passed through the down main line and two coaches of it derailed and capsized.”

The loop lines of Indian Railways are constructed in a station area — in this case, Bahanagar Bazar station — to accommodate more trains to ease out the operations. The loop lines are generally 750 metres in length to accommodate full-length goods train with multiple engines. While Coromandel Express was at a speed of 128 kmph, Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express was running at a speed of 116 kmph. The report has been submitted to the Railway Board.

VOICES OF ANGER

LALU PRASAD CALLS FOR HIGH-LEVEL INQUIRY INTO ODISHA TRAIN ACCIDENT

Patna (ANI): Former Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday called for a high-level inquiry into the train crash in Odisha’s Balasore involving three trains. Alleging negligence, in an apparent reference to the BJP-led Central govt, without naming them, Yadav said, “The manner in which they showed negligence and didn’t show alertness led to such a large number of casualties”.

“There should be a high-level inquiry and action should be taken against those responsible for it...There was major negligence. They have destroyed Railways,” he said.

MAYAWATI TOO DEMANDS HIGH-LEVEL INQUIRY INTO TRAIN ACCIDENT

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati said that the news about the tragic train accident that took place in Odisha’s Balasore on Friday, in which several people lost their lives or got grievously injured was extremely saddening. She said that the Central govt should take this tragic accident seriously and conduct a time-bound high-level inquiry into the cause of it. Besides, the government should arrange for the proper treatment of the injured and provide financial help to the families of the victims.

FIRST PERSON ACCOUNT OF PASSENGERS

CONG LEADER CHAVAN SEEKS VAISHNAW’S RESIGNATION

Mumbai (ANI): Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday demanded resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the wake of triple train tragedy in Odisha. He said that the report of the inquiry should be made public. Chavan expressed grief over the tragedy that took place on Friday evening and involved BengaluruHowrah Superfast Express, Coromandel Express and a goods trains on three separate tracks at Bahanaga Bazar Station in Balasore district of Odisha.

‘A deafening sound and ground shook’

“I t was a deafening sound. I felt the ground beneath my feet shake. Our train moved backwards and stopped.

When I looked out another express train was passing by at a very high speed. I saw four bogies of our train derailing and people stuck under it. It was dark and I could hear cries,” said Vidhan Jena, a passenger of Yesvantpur-Howrah Express that met with an accident near Ba-

11th-HOUR CANCELLATION OF TRAIN TICKETS SAVES MANY SHOOTERS

Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship is being held at Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram from June 4 to June 16. Many rifle shooters including, Dinesh Sharma, father of shooter Khwaish Sharma cancelled their ticket of Coromandel Express at the 11th hour on Friday. Whereas, Kaushik Ganguly, NRAI jury and rifle shooter Bithika Das tarvelling from Kolkata to Bengaluru are safe in tragic incident.

hanaga railway station in Balasore on Friday evening. He said it ap-

peared that the Yesvantpur-Howrah Express and the Coroman-

del Express collided at the place where they change tracks.

BY THE GRACE OF GOD, I SURVIVED: AN ACCIDENT SURVIVOR

Manikal Tiwari, a survivor of the massive train accident in Balasore, feels that he got a rebirth by the grace of God. Tiwari, a resident of Balasore, narrowly escaped death with serious injuries in his arm and head. He said, “I was travelling to Cuttack. Suddenly, in between Khantapara and Bahanaga, coach derailed and overturned. The entire area became dark and full of dust. I was bleeding profusely from my head and suffered serious injury in the arm.”

z Controls train’s speed by automatic application of brakes if loco pilot fails.

z Repeats line-side signal in cab which is very useful for higher speeds and foggy weather.

z Works on principle of continuous update of movement authority.

z Auto whistling at level-crossing gates.

z Collision avoidance by direct loco to loco communication.

❍ SEVERAL LEADERS CHIP IN Mamata announces aid of `5 lakh to every affected family from WB

Balasore (ANI): Terming the horrific train accident in Odisha the ‘biggest of the century’, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee who met Union Minister for Railways Ashwini

Vaishnaw on Saturday said that the crash could have been averted if trains were equipped with the anti-collision system. The Trinamool Con-

SONIA EXPRESSES

CONDOLENCE TO VICTIMS’ FAMILIES

New Delhi: Expressing grief over the fatal train accident in Odisha’s Balasore, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday expressed condolence over the loss of lives.

“I am most pained and anguished by the terrible train disaster in Odisha.

I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to all the bereaved families,” a Congress press release stated.

gress chief and former Railway Mnister Banerjee further announced a compensa-

tion of Rs 5 lakh for the victims of the tragedy belonging to West Bengal.

K’TAKA DEPUTES TEAM FOR ITS PEOPLE

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expressed grief over the Odisha train accident and ensured the safety of Kannadigas. “Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah has deputed a team led by Minister Shri Santosh Lad to ensure the safety of Kannadigas in Balasore train incident,” tweeted the Chief Minister’s Office.

TN CM ANNOUNCES

FINANCIAL AID AP TEAM ASSISTS RESCUE WORKS

Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Saturday announced an assistance amount of Rs 5 lakh for the family of deceased and Rs 1 lakh for injured in Balasore train accident.

Stalin reached the State Emergency Operation Centre in Chennai to take stock of the situation.

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday constituted a high-level committee under state’s IT Minister G Amarnath to visit the Odisha accident site involving three trains to help in the coordination of relief and rescue operations.

“HEARTBREAKING”: GUJ CM PATEL ON ODISHA TRAIN ACCIDENT

Gandhinagar:

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel on Saturday said that the Odisha train accident that took place on Friday evening is “heartbreaking”. Patel offered his condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their family members in the accident. “I pray to God for speedy recovery of the injured,” he said. Patel has postponed all his public programs on Saturday as a mark of respect for the deceased, including the one planned to mark the completion of nine years of the BJP government at the Centre.

PRELIMINARY REPORT SAYS

“Signal was given and taken off for the up main line”

Injured passengers of Balasore triple train mishap speaks to the media. —PHOTO BY PTI

WB CM Mamata Banerjee speaks to reporters as Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw looks on in Balasore on Saturday.

Rescue work underway after an accident involving Coromandel Express, BengaluruHowrah Express and a goods train, in Balasore district, on Saturday. —PHOTO BY PTI

THUNDERSTORM & RAIN LASH RAJ BUT...

MERCURY TO RISE 2-5°C

MLAs Bhakar, Mehrishi get death threats, 2 held

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Nagaur: The Nagaur Police has arrested two for demanding a ransom of Rs 2 crore and threatening to kill Ladnun MLA Mukesh Bhakar and Ratangarh MLA Abhinesh Mehrishi. According to police, the MLAs had received threat calls from Kuwait. Accused Pawan Godara and Sanjay Chowdhary were arrested. During interrogation, it was revealed that threats were made through internet calls in the name of Rohit Godara to get him arrested.

Jaipur: Thunderstorm, dust storm and rain were witnessed in several parts of the state on Saturday leading to trees and electric poles falling down in many areas. The maximum temperature is expected to rise by 2-5 degrees Celsius in next week, a Met spokesperson said. There is possibility of rain, thunderstorms at isolated places in Bikaner, Jodhpur division and Shekhawati region on June 4 and 5.

2 company officials held with `40k bribe

The duo authorised by Jodhpur discom were held in Bikaner

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Bikaner: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday arrested two representatives of a company authorized by Jodhpur Discom while accepting a bribe of Rs. 40,000. Police informed the accused, identified as Suresh Kumar and Rohitash Meena, are representatives of Bhanwariya Infra Project Private Limited and were demanding bribes to give agriculture electricity connection and other related equipment to the consumers.

“The two accused are representatives of the

Woman, her 4 children found dead in Barmer

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Nagaur police collected evidence by sending teams to more than 12 states in the last two months and over a 100 people were questioned.

Police said that several criminal cases have been registered against

37,771 challaned for not wearing helmet in State

First India Bureau Jaipur: About 37,771 two-wheeler drivers were challaned on Saturday under a one-day intensive campaign against two-wheeler drivers without helmets in order to reduce the death of two-wheeler riders in the increasing road accidents in State.

ADG Traffic VK Singh said that there was widespread cooperation of the common people in the campaign and most of the drivers were found following the traffic rules. Singh appreciated the good work done by the traffic police personnel despite the

scorching heat and called upon them to work with the same dedication in future also.

“Extensive efforts are being made by the traffic police to reduce road accidents in the state,” he said. He urged all two wheeler riders to compulsorily wear suitable quality helmets.

both the acused. SP Ramamurthy Joshi formed a special team that conducted searches in Agartala, Calcutta, Daharkanda, Hakimpur, Gopalnagar, Petropol, Pargana West Bengal and Bangladesh border.

HC miffed over slackness in ban on plastic cups

First India Bureau Jaipur: The Plastic coated paper cups will be banned in the state. Expressing displeasure in the matter, the High Court said on Saturday that why hasn’t the state government taken effective action so far even after the notification of the central government. The High court considered plastic coated paper cup in the category of single use plastic. Justice Sameer Jain’s single bench ordered rejecting the petitions of plastic manufacturing unit.

company in Bikaner.

The complainant was being harassed to pay Rs. 50,000 as a bribe. The complaint was verified and a trap was laid on Saturday. The complainant gave Rs. 45,000 to the accused. The accused returned Rs. 5000 and kept the remaining Rs. 40,000 with them.

The ACB team caught them red-handed with Rs. 40,000,” police said.

Barmer: A woman and her four children were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Baniyawas village of Mandali police station area in Barmer. The woman was found hanging in the house while the bodies of three daughters and a son were found in an empty iron drum. The 27-yearold deceased was married about 10 years ago. According to police, prima facie it appears that the children died of suffocation. According to police, prima facie it appears that the children died of suffocation. Police suspect it to be a case of suicide. Police have kept all the five dead bodies in CHC mortuary.

Ashish Choudhary

Rajsamand: The new building of freedom fighter Narendra Pal Singh Choudhary Govt Girls Higher Secondary School in Nathdwara of Rajsamand district was inaugurated by Assembly Speaker Dr CP Joshi, Education Minister BD Kalla and Vishal Bawa on Saturday. The

building has been constructed by Shrinathji Mandir Mandal.

Kalla thanked the Tilakayat family on behalf of the education department for building two new school buildings in the city. Vishal Bawa blessed everyone and said that even Param Brahma had to go to his Guru’s ashram for education. “I appeal to all

the parents to provide education to their children,” he said. Giving information about the school building, Mandir Mandal CEO Jitendra Ojha said that with the permission of Tilakayat Rakesh Maharaj of Shreenath Ji Mandir, a G plus one floor building has been built in 26,000 square feet at a cost of Rs 7 crore.

Govt schools’ construction to be monitored digitally

Officials instructed to make software for ‘digital monitoring’ of time-bound completion of schools’ buildings

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Jaipur: Government Secretary, School Education Department, Naveen Jain has instructed the officials to prepare software for ‘digital monitoring’ for time-bound completion of

all types of construction works in government schools of the state. Jain

was presiding over a meeting at the Education Complex on Saturday to review

the progress of ongoing development and construction works in the schools

under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. Jain said that technical, administrative and financial approvals of civil works and issue of work orders will be monitored on a ‘real time basis’ through the software. He also directed to form a committee at the level of the council to coordinate the preparation of ‘digital application’ by July 31. Jain held a detailed discussion with the officials about the plan of 402 schools in the state selected in the first phase under PM Shree Yojana.

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Jaipur: The Consumer court has imposed a fine of Rs 16,000 on Jaipur discom for sending arbitrary bills without actual use of electricity. The Commission said to adjust the amount recovered on average basis in the upcoming bills. The complaint was presented by Motilal Verma of village Papad, Jamwa Ramgarh.

Advocate Vinod Kumar Katha and Hemant Kumar Kholia represented the applicant. Despite sending the old meter in the laboratory, it was told to be operational and bills were issued by the agency without taking a reading on the spot.

Ajmer: An ARO was suspended for wrongly giving relief in electricity bills. The dept suspended Rakesh Jain, Assistant Revenue Officer of Kishangarh City Office. He had given an exemption of Rs 15 lakh 52 thousand in 71 bills flouting rules. He gave an exemption in commercial bills. Discom MD began a high-level inquiry.

Discom accepted that the meter change order was not fed in the computer system.

CP Joshi, BD Kalla, Vishal Bawa, and others during the inauguration in Nathdwara on Saturday.

Pawan Godara, Sanjay Choudhary in police custody on Saturday.

Cops stop man with kid without helmet in Jaipur on Saturday.

—PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Commuters faced troubles commuting in the dust storm at JLN Marg on Saturday. The climate at Amar Jawan Jyoti on Janpath turned picturesque on Saturday evening. —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

A picturesque view of lightning was caught at the Gandhi Cricle in Jaipur on Saturday. —PHOTO BY SUNIL SHARMA

PROTEST IN SUPPORT OF WRESTLERS!

CM has made ACB a lion without teeth: CPJoshi

Govt is flouting the zero tolerance policy on corruption

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: BJP state president CP Joshi attacked the state govt over growing corruption cases and said that the fear of law and administration has ended among corrupt officers and employees. He said that there are more than 500 cases registered in the ACB and approval for action against the accused is in a limbo. Approval has been given in only 13 cases and refusal in 29. This has sent a message that even if they are caught, they will be acquitted due to poor law and order.

Joshi said that CM Gehlot may take credit for taking maximum action against the corrupt but in reality the figures are opposite. Gehlot is flouting his zero tolerance policy on corrup-

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot may take credit for taking maximum action against the corrupt but in reality the figures are opposite. Gehlot is flouting his zero-tolerance policy on corruption. The ACB has been reduced to a tiger without teeth and claws, which can only grow.

—CP Joshi, BJP State President

tion. “The ACB has been reduced to a tiger without teeth and claws, which can only growl,” he said.

ACB has registered hundreds of cases in the last four-and-a-half years after the Congress govt came to power, but

COURTESY MEET!

Former Maharaja of Sirohi Raghuveer Singh called on Governor Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhavan, Mount Abu on Saturday. This was his courtesy call on the Governor. During the meeting, Raghuveer Singh communicated various issues related to the development of Mount Abu to Governor Mishra. OSD to Governor Govind Ram Jaiswal and others were also present. Governor had on Friday asked the local officials about the development works going on in Mount Abu.

there are more than 500 cases in which, despite being caught red-handed while taking bribes, prosecution sanction has not been received from their departments against those officers and employees. “Does the Chief Minister not

even have so much hold on the officers of the state that he should give approval on these matters immediately or does the CM not want action to be taken against the corrupt officers and employees,” he questioned.

Unemployed Youth Mahasammelan to be organised in Jaipur on June 7

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Jaipur: Rajasthan Unemployed Integrated Federation State President Upen Yadav announced that a Youth Unemployed Mahasammelan will be held on June 7. Apart from Rajasthan, unemployed youths from other states will also participate in this. This will be the country’s first unemployed youth convention, in which unemployed representatives of other states will also present their side regarding paper leak and unemployment. Leaders of other parties, including Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and the opposition have also been invited for the convention.

The Rajasthan Youth Congress took out a foot march in support of the wrestlers, protesting in New Delhi, from PCC headquarters to Shaheed Smarak on Saturday. The march was led by youth leaders including Satveer Chaudhary. They warned of rally to Delhi if accused Brij Bhushan Singh is not arrested soon. —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Arun Singh on four days tour for special campaign

First India Bureau Jaipur: BJP state incharge Arun Singh’s four-day visit to Rajasthan under the Vishesh Sampark Abhiyaan (Special Contact campaign) began on Saturday. He reached BJP headquarters in Jaipur on Saturday. Singh will leave for Bhilwara today and hold a press conference at the Circuit House

here. He will interact with Social Media Influencers, intellectuals and senior citizens. He will also meet senior

Man gets lifer for minor’s rape, another gets 20-year

First India Bureau Ajmer: A Special Pocso Court in Ajmer, on Saturday, sentenced an accused to life in jail for raping a 13-year-old.

Public prosecutor Rupendra Singh said that the minor was picked up by an unknown person while she was sleeping and raped. She suf-

STATE LEVEL AWARDS EVERY YEAR IN AUGUST...

In memory of Hanuman Singh Khangarot

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Jaipur: State level awards will be started in memory of Hanuman Singh Khangarot, popular employee leader and skilled sports administrator, and will be given every year in August on 2 on his birth anniversary. The Hanuman Singh Award will be given to those who have done commendable work in various fields., said President of Hanuman Sin-

gh Foundation Dr. Tejraj Singh. On Saturday, the state employees of

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY ON JUNE 5

utes to Hanuman Singh on his 18th death anniversary. A tribute meeting was organized at Rajput Sabha Bhawan from 10 am to 1 pm.

fered serious injuries. The relatives later registered a case against an unknown person and the accused was arrested. The court slapped a fine of Rs 58,000 on the accused.

In another case, a Pocso Court in Jaisalmer sentenced a rape accused to 20 years in jail for raping a minor.

workers and district coordinators.

On June 5, he will leave for Pali and hold a press conference and meet party workers and others here. He will then leave for Rajsamand at 7:30 pm the same day. On June 6, he will have a meeting with district coordinators here. He will hold a press conference in Nathdwara and meet Social Media Influencers.

Chomu: Fake cop demanding money held

First India Bureau Jaipur: The Govindgarh police on Saturday nabbed a man who was extorting money from citizens by posing as a policeman. Police informed accused, Hansraj Devanda, a resident of Nangal Kalan, used to impersonate as a cop.

CHIEF MINISTER’S APPROVALS

Sewer lines in Bassi and Bharatpur, ` `60 crore approved

Jaipur and personalities associated with politics and sports paid their respects and trib-

Food and Civil Supplies Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore, MP Ramcharan Bohra, Rajsico chairman Rajiv Arora, President of Shri Rajput Sabha Ram Singh Rajawat and several other leaders were present.

11 points formed to mark celebrations in State

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On the occasion, the establishment of CAAQM stations in all 33 districts of the State will also be formally started by the Pollution Control Board

 The celebration will begin at 6 am with ‘Run for Environment’ from Albert Hall

 CM Ashok Gehlot will make several announcements during a state-level function

 New Tiger Reserve in Dholpur and 3 new conservation reserves to be announced

made. Also, Damoh of Dholpur is also proposed to be notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary. CM Gehlot, Forest Minister

Hemaram Chaudhary, ACS Shikhar Agarwal, Pollution Control Board

Chairman Naveen Mahajan, HoFF, Chief Wildlife Warden and other officials will also be present. After the CAAQM stations are operational, warnings regarding the level of pollution at the district headquarters will be issued. Along with this, accurate information about pollution like air quality will also be made available.

First India Bureau Jaipur: Sewer line and drainage system works will be done in Jaipur’s Bassi and Bharatpur towns. For this, CM Ashok Gehlot has approved a provision of Rs 60 crore.

According to the proposal, various works including construction of 6.0 MLD sewerage treatment plant and sewer line in the city of Bharatpur at a cost of Rs 40 crore and construction of 2.0 MLD sewerage treatment plant and sewer line in Bassi, Jaipur at a cost of Rs 20 crore will be done.

5 NEW POSTS OF ACCOUNTS CADRE IN DIRECTORATE OF COLLEGE EDUCATION

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the creation of 5 new posts of Accounts Cadre in the Directorate of College Education, Jaipur. Among the new posts, one post of Assistant Accounts Officer-I, two posts each of Assistant Accounts Officer-II and Junior Accountant will be created. With this decision, smooth execution of departmental works and timely implementation of various scholarship schemes will be possible in the Directorate of College Education. In 30 districts of the state, medical colleges have already been announced or they are already functioning. In the rest of the three districts, medical colleges have now been announced, which will ensure that all 33 existing districts will have a medical college.

Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Rajendra Rathore, Ram Charan Bohra, and Rajiv Arora paying tributes to Hanuman Singh Khangarot at Rajput Sabha Bhawan, Jaipur on Saturday.

CM Ashok Gehlot

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Global cooperation in vax research & devp crucial’

Says Health Min Mandaviya to combat emerging pathogens

Hyderabad (ANI): Union Health Minister

Mansukh Mandaviya

on Saturday addressed the Global Vaccine Research Collaborative Discussion on Vaccine Research and Development, a G20 co-branded event in Telangana's Hyderabad.

Speaking on the occasion, Mandaviya said that the Global Vaccine Research Collaborative could be a much-needed mechanism to advance vaccine R&D for emerging pathogens.

"As we embark on this critical mission, we must leverage the collective expertise of our global health community and strengthen our pandemic preparedness efforts", he said.

He further stated that "International co-

The development and deployment of effective vaccines can help mitigate the impact of pandemics, and we must prioritise research efforts to achieve this objective.

operation is essential to advance vaccine development for emerging pathogens, and the G20 can serve as a vital platform to facilitate collaboration between governments, research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and other stakeholders."

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EXCISE CASE: DELHI HC SEEKS REPORT FROM LNJP ON MANISH SISODIA'S WIFE

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Saturday sought a report from the LNJP hospital on the health condition of AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s ailing wife as it reserved its order on his interim bail plea for six weeks in a money laundering case arising from the alleged excise policy scam. Senior advocate Mohit Mathur, appearing for Sisodia, said that pursuant to the court’s directions passed on Friday, the former Delhi deputy CM was taken in custody to meet his wife earlier in the day.

SC STAYS HC ORDER OVER ALLEGED RAPE VICTIM’S ‘KUNDLI’

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Saturday stayed the Allahabad High Court’s May 23 order, directing the head of the department of astrology at Lucknow University to ascertain whether an alleged rape victim was ‘mangalik’ by examining her horoscope.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, submitted before bench comprising justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Pankaj Mithal that the order is disturbing and it should be stayed. The apex court had taken the suo moto cognisance of the matter and heard the matter in a special sitting on Saturday.

`43 crore bid tops liquor vends auction in Gurugram

Gurugram (Agencies):

GOVT’S INITIATIVES

Security forces alert to foil infiltration attempts

The auction of liquor stores in Gurugram under the new excise policy in 2023-24, applicable from June 1, set a record in terms of revenue.

According to the officials, the collection from licence fee from liquor vends in the city witnessed a jump of more than 50 per cent, the highest growth in recent years.

BY ANI

APEX COURT GIVES

6-MONTH JAIL TERM TO US-BASED MAN

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sentenced a man, who is a resident of the United States since 2004, to six months in jail for his "contumacious conduct" and directed the Centre and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take all possible steps to secure his presence in India for undergoing the prison term. The apex court, which had in January held the man guilty of contempt for his failure to bring back his son to India in terms of a court order, directed that he shall pay a fine of Rs 25 lakh within six months.

GIRL ABDUCTED, RAPED BY BROTHER-INLAW, RESCUED FROM UP’S MEERUT DISTRICT

Meerut (ANI): A Delhi girl who was allegedly abducted and raped by her brother-in-law was rescued by the police from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, said the police on Saturday. The accused brother-in-law allegedly coaxed the 19-year-old victim and took her along with him. He allegedly kept her tied up for 16 days and raped her, the police said. The police upon receiving the information about the missing girl, started probing the matter. Upon investigation, the location of the victim was traced from Meerut. The police reached there and rescued her.

Highlighting India's leadership in vaccine R&D for several decades, with experience in developing, producing, and distributing vaccines for diseases such as polio, smallpox, and measles, the Union Minister said that India, as a leading player in vaccine production and dis-

tribution, can play a critical role in building greater global collaboration towards this goal.

"The development and deployment of effective vaccines can help to mitigate the impact of pandemics, and we must prioritize research efforts to achieve this objective", he said.

They said the highest bid was for liquor vend on MG Road near Delhi border. The sale was auctioned for Rs 43 crore against the reserve price of Rs 22 crore. This vend was sold at the highest price in the entire Gurugram district.

Similarly, a liquor vend near Bristol Chowk was auctioned for Rs 36 crore against the reserve price of Rs 18 crore.

BSF Kashmir Frontier personnel in a Walkathon Run under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ on Saturday.

Srinagar (PTI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday said the melting of snow increases the chances of infiltration of militants along the Line of Control in Kashmir but security forces have upped their preparation to foil any such attempt.

“We are alert on the LoC. We conduct area domination and antiinfiltration role jointly with the army. Snow has started melting along

Tharoor terms Law Commission’s advisory on sedition law ‘shocking’

New Delhi (PTI): Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday described the Law Commission’s recommendations backing the sedition law as “shocking” and said this must be “resisted” as the law is already grossly “misused”.

The former Union minister’s remarks came after the Law Commission proposed retaining the penal provision for the offence of sedition, saying repealing it altogether can have serious adverse

ramifications for the country’s security and integrity. The commission, chaired by Justice (retired) Ritu Raj Awasthi, also suggested increasing the minimum jail term for the offence of sedition from

three years to seven years, seeking to bring it in consonance with the scheme of punishment provided for other offences under Chapter VI of Indian Penal Code, which deals with offences against the State.

Tharoor also said:

“My 2014 Private Members’ Bill & @INCIndia’s 2019 manifesto argued for amending the sedition law to bring it into conformity with SC rulings that restrict sedition to incitement to violence against the state,” he said.

Man attempts to slit girl’s throat, later hangs self

New Delhi (ANI): A 24-year-old man allegedly attempted to slit a 19-year-old girl's throat for denying his love proposal & later hung himself, police said.

SGPC delegation meets Union HM Amit Shah in New Delhi

New Delhi (PTI): A delegation of senior functionaries of the Shiromani Gurdwara

Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and apprised him about vari-

ous issues concerning the Sikh body. The delegation gave a representation on various issues pertaining to the functioning of gurdwaras and other SGPC matters, an official statement said.

CHIDAMBARAM

New Delhi (PTI): With the law commission backing the sedition law, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said the panel’s recommendation is a case of the “doctor prescribing a cure that is worse than the disease”. He also said a draconian law in the statute book is an invitation to the rulers to misuse it and this hypothesis has been proved many times over.

OVER 5 KG SUSPECTED HEROIN DROPPED BY PAK DRONE SEIZED IN AMRITSAR

Chandigarh: In a joint ambush by Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police on Saturday, a consignment of over 5 kg suspected narcotics dropped by a Pakistani drone was seized from a village in Amritsar. On hearing a mild buzzing sound of a drone and the dropping of a consignment at the outskirts of Rai village, a joint search operation was carried out in the area, said the BSF. The troops recovered a big consignment containing five packets of suspected narcotics from fields.

some areas which make them vulnerable to infiltration. We map these areas and then redistribute our deployment.

“The melting of snow increases the chances

of infiltration but we have also upped our preparation to foil any such attempt,” BSF Inspector General of Kashmir Ashok Yadav told reporters here.

Centre bans 14 fixed dose combination drugs

New Delhi (PTI): The government has banned 14 fixed dose combination drugs including Nimesulide & Paracetamol dispersible tablets & Chlopheniramine

Maleate & Codeine syrup citing there is “no therapeutic justification” for these medicines and that they may involve “risk” to people. The Health Ministry issued a notification.

The banned drugs are used for treating common infections, cough & fever - combinations like Nimesulide + Paracetamol dispersible tab-

lets, Chlopheniramine

Maleate + Codeine Syrup, Pholcodine + Promethazine, Amoxicillin + Bromhexine & Bromhexine + Dextromethorphan + Ammonium Chloride + Menthol, Paracetamol + Bromhexine+ Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine + Guaiphenesin & Salbutamol + Bromhexine.

RSS CHIEF WITH PROMINENT SEERS

The deceased youth identified as Amit, a resident of Rohini sector 25 and the victim girl used to work in same event management company.

Amit attacked the girl with a knife and tried to slit her throat but other staff members present in the office rescued her, as per the police.

INDIAN AMERICAN ERA BEGINS AT WORLD BANK

Ajay Banga as 14th president of World Bank

Washington (PTI): Indian American Ajay Banga on Friday took over as the President of the World Bank, making him the first person of colour to head either of the two global financial institutions, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

On May 3, the Executive Directors of the World Bank selected Banga, 63, as the 14th President of the World Bank for a five-

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3 Naxalites surrender after deadly encounter

year term.

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In February, the United States President Joe Biden announced that the US would nominate Banga to lead the World Bank.

“I wish Ajay Banga all the best as he takes up his new role as Pres-

ident of the World Bank today. I look forward to continuing the deep partnership between our institutions to do good and help those most in need,” IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said in a tweet.

 Banga has become the first-ever Indian-American to head the World Bank

 He replaces David Malpass, who announced his decision to step down in February

 Banga most recently served as Vice Chairman at General Atlantic

 Previously, he was President and CEO of Mastercard, a global organization with nearly 24,000 employees

Sukma (ANI): A team of police officials were mobilised on the intelligence inputs of Naxalite presence here on Saturday resulting in a deadly encounter between the police and the Naxalites. 3 Naxalites were injured in the firing and surrendered before the security forces.

“Three naxals surrendered before security forces in today’s naxal-affected Sukma district,” read the police

press release. According to the latest report, the confrontation is still going on, and the area has been cordoned off.

DOCTOR PRESCRIBING CURE THAT IS WORSE THAN DISEASE, SAYS

Union Home Minister Amit Shah with a delegation of senior functionaries of the SGPC on Saturday.

Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister

Three Naxalites in police custody on Saturday.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva with World Bank President Ajay Banga on Friday.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat with Parmarth Niketan chief Swami Chidanand Saraswati at the latter’s 72nd birthday celebrations, at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh on Saturday.

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Clarity of thought and action is paramount to success, remember a man with two watches can never be sure of the time.

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

Mirch Masala

FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL

BY TRIDIB RAMAN

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

E ven though the opposition parties have made the non-inauguration of the new Parliament House by the President a nationwide issue, President Droupadi Murmu seems to be unaware of these things. Recently, when the King of Cambodia HM Norodom Sihamoni arrived on his 3-day visit to India, our President appeared in a new avatar. When there is a scene of salute at Fort Court, usually the PM is leading in this convoy and the President behind. This scene has been common since the era of predecessor

Kovind. But this time the scene was different. This time the President was walking in front. As soon as the VIP car of the King of Cambodia stopped to welcome him, the President was standing at the front. She was chatting very well with the king. When the time for the photo shoot was fixed, the PM was seen standing to the right of the guest. According to the protocol, the PM should have been on the left, the President gestured to the PM to stand on the left, but the PM raised his hand and said, ‘I am right here’.

T he Chandrapur seat has fallen vacant due to the sudden demise of Suresh alias Balu Dhanorkar, the lone Congress MP from Maharashtra. Now there is hue and cry among the party leaders regarding who will be the candidate from Congress in the Chandrapur by-election. Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole wants to field late Dhanorkar’s MLA wife Pratibha from here, while another section of party leaders is in favor of giving ticket to former Chandrapur MP and trade union leader Naresh Puglia. The then Shiv Sena MLA Dhanorkar had ‘joined’ the Congress a day before the nomination for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. He was a big ‘liquor businessman and had no shortage of money’, perhaps that is why at that time he had got veteran leaders like Mukul Wasnik and Vijay Vaditwar to his side and it was these leaders who then stopped Puglia from rebelling. In 2019, under the alliance, the Chandrapur seat had gone to the BJP from the Shiv Sena quota, due to which Balu had to leave the Shiv Sena in a hurry and join the Congress.

WHY IS PAWAR WORRIED ABOUT DAUGHTER?

A t least twice in the last 2 months, NCP leader Sharad Pawar has met Gautam Adani. Anyway, Pawar has old relations with the magnates, he has a big economic empire spread far and wide. So, Pawar coming out of his shell and rejecting the JPC demand of his fellow opposition parties when the opposition parties made such a hue and cry over the Hindenburg report was a great sacrifice for his best friend Adani. Anyway, the relationship between Adani and Pawar is not of today, rather this relationship is 3 decades old. But the biggest question is that when Uddhav Thackeray has gone abroad for a holiday, then why Pawar suddenly reaches Varsha to meet Maha CM Shinde at his official residence. Moreover, as soon as Pawar comes back, he meets Gautam Adani. If sources are to be believed, Pawar wants to see his daughter Supriya Sule occupy the post of CM of Maharashtra.

WHY IS THE GOPINATH MUNDE FAMILY ANGRY?

Gopinath Munde has played an important role in bringing the BJP closer to the OBC castes in Maharashtra. But in his absence, the distance between his daughters and his family from the BJP has started increasing. A glimpse of this was seen recently in a program organized on the birth anniversary of Ahilya Holkar in Maharashtra. In this program, former Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Pankaja Munde said, ‘I am not afraid of anything, fear is not in our blood, if I don’t get anything, I will go to the field to cut sugarcane.’ Going a step further, Pankaja also said, ‘BJP can be mine, but I am not of BJP.’ It is said that Pankaja has been angry with her party ever since she lost the 2019 assembly elections. She feels that some leaders of her own party conspired and defeated her in the elections. When she was a minister, she was accused of ‘chikki scam’. Just this April, a GST raid on a sugar mill owned by her family took place, due to which Pankaja’s relationship with her party has soured these days.

CM: Our public welfare schemes being discussed across country

CM Gehlot also laid foundation for devp works in Pali, Jalore

Rajeev Gaur, Satyanarayan Sharma, Subhash Trivedi, Lunaram Darji and Sandeep Rathore

Jalore/Pali: CM Ashok

KHARGE’s PUBLIC COURT OVERSHADOWED BY ‘VIP ROUTE’

Party people have a common complaint with Cong National President Mallikarjun Kharge that it is difficult for the common workers of the party to meet him. On the other hand, many other senior party leaders like Pawan Bansal like to meet party workers regularly. So, keeping in mind the sentiments of the party workers, one day suddenly Kharge announced through his social media platform that he will organize his Janata Durbar on this Thursday i.e. June 1, which will be convened at the party office at 24 Akbar Road, New Delhi where even a small worker of the party can meet him. Kharge’s message had a wide impact among party workers and they marched towards the party HQs in large numbers on Thursday. But look at the coincidence, on the same day at 9 am, ‘VIP route’ was started on Akbar Road and policemen were deployed on a large scale around the Cong HQS. Because on the same day the PM of Nepal Prachanda Dahal Kamal was set to meet PM Modi. Usually, Akbar Road is kept free from ‘VIP route’ to go to Hyderabad House, but on that day this route was preferred, so a large number of workers could not enter Congress Hqs.

Gehlot on Saturday remained on a whirlwind tour of Jalore, Sanchore and Rohat in Pali district. He said that the public welfare schemes of the state are the subject of discussion across the country. “Rajasthan is the only state in the country to give right to health. From a humanitarian point of view, the OPS has been implemented by the State Govt,” said Gehlot while addressing the inauguration-foundation laying ceremony of development works worth Rs 296 crore in Jalore on Saturday.

The CM also visited the Mehangai Rahat Camps and interacted with the beneficiaries.

He laid down foundation of various works costing about Rs 56 crore in Rohat, Pali and the inauguration-foundation laying ceremony of the of Savitri Bai Phule in Agri Produce

GEHLOT GOT ANGRY AT THE CHAOS DURING

THE JAN SUNWAI

Barmer: Chief Minister

Public will decide whom to hand over power: Gehlot

Rajeev Gaur

Jalore: Chief Minister Gehlot on Saturday said that the public will decide to whom to hand over the power.

Bhanwar S Charan

Kota: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that the new Parliament building was the need of the hour for the country and the MPs were also facing problems in working in the old building. During his stay in his hometown Kota, Birla held a public hearing at the Speaker’s camp office and spoke to the First India.

U P CM Yogi Adityanath is known for his bold and dynamic decisions. When the people of Gorakhpur complained to him about the ‘narrow roads of the city’, he, in one stroke, demolished the encroached shops on the side of the road and made them move back so that the people could get rid of the jam that occurred for hours. Then Yogi received a complaint, especially from the women and girls living there that it becomes difficult for them to pass through the area of Ramgarh Tal, so Yogi converted this lake into a picnic spot where day and night there was movement of people. Girls can now have a ‘picnic’ till late. Police officers and bureaucrats of the state say that they do not get any instructions from the CM or the CM’s office on the phone all the time, so that they carry out their work freely.

Advent of a new political party in Raj?

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Although it can’t be believed, but reliable sources are claiming that a new political party will be formed in Rajasthan

on June 11! There is talk of the party being in ‘understanding’ with the BJP on at least 15 seats and word is that Sachin Pilot himself can contest from Ajmer. And then finally after the elections will this party be merged with BJP or not?

Different people have

different guesses. A source in Pilot camp expressed disappointment over this possible development and said, “How long should we trust assurances of Rahul and Priyanka. As such, there is pressure of Pilot supporters to form a new party.”

OM BIRLA IN JPR TODAY TO ATTEND MALI SANGAM AT VIDHYADHAR NAGAR

Birla will visit Jaipur today. He will be received at 9.30 am at Chechi Palace in Chaksu and Haldighati Gate. He will reach Raj Bhavan Guest House at 10.30 am & attend Mali Sangam program at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium and later leave for Delhi.

The upcoming session of the Lok Sabha is the first after the country got a new parliament building.

Market, Pali.

In Sanchore, Gehlot addressed the inauguration-foundation stone stone laying ceremony of various development works costing Rs 2,210 crore.

Mohan Bhagwat’s 5 days tour of Raj begins today

Jaipur (FIB): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat is coming on a five-day stay in Rajasthan. Sarsanghchalak stays once in the second year of Sangh Shiksha Varg and Sar Karyavah stays in the next year.

In this sequence, on the last week of Shiksha Varg, Bhagwat will stay in Hindaun from 4 June night to 7 June night for a camp of volunteers under 40 years of age and in Udaipur on June 8 and 9 for volunteers above 40 years of age.

Ashok Gehlot got angry at the chaos during the Jan Sunwai at Barmer circuit house on Friday night. There was a technical flaw in the mike during the public hearing as it suddenly stopped working. CM Gehlot asked for a second mike and is seen in a video throwing away the faulty mike. He also reprimanded some people standing behind a group of women.

“We never shut down anyone's plans. They stop our public welfare schemes as soon as there is a change of power. Great relief has been given to every consumer of Ujjwala Yojana. It is guaranteed to give gas cylinder for Rs 500. BJP govt did not cooperate with us in this. The Centre didn't even provide us consumer data. Not only from Jodhpur, I am not far from the whole of Rajasthan and 36 communities of the state have given me full blessings,” he told First India in an exclusive interview. “I have told all the MLAs that you will get tired of asking, but I won’t tire while giving,” Gehlot said.

First India Bureau

Kota: UDH Minister Dhariwal gave approval to proposals for construction of new building of Municipal Corporation Kota North that will be constructed in 9000 meters at a cost of Rs 50 crore. The G plus 3 building will be constructed soon near Sabzi Mandi.

Dhariwal also released another housing scheme booklet that

includes

518 plots of Arogya Nagar-Vishwakarma Nagar and 180 plots of Umaidganj scheme. Process of application for allotment of all 698 plots will start from June 5. Meanwhile Shanti Dhariwal along with his son Amit Dhariwal on Saturday took part in the Haath Se Haath Campaign of the All India Congress Committee in Kota and heard public grievances.

Lakhs of hopes knocking at Naveen Jain’s door as edu department eyes completion of major works!

Rajendra Chhabra

Jaipur: In this current government, Naveen Jain is the seventh ‘chief’ of Education Department and he has come to the helm of the department at a time when there is a mountain of challenges before the department.

Prior to this, Jain has handled work in Labour, Roadways, Food and Panchayati Raj department but the work in Education department is more expansive, problematic and important.

The next three months are extremely important for education department and four major work related

developments are going to happen in these months. Firstly, more than two lakh thirdgrade teachers are to be transferred prior to the election code of conduct comes into force. Second, posting has to be provided to more than forty eight thousand candidates (teachers), who have passed both levels of REET exam, in schools. Thirdly, laptops and tablets have to be distributed to more than ninety thousand topper students. And fourth, recruitment of about ten thousand English language teachers for English medium schools. The transfer of third-

Naveen Jain

grade teachers is in itself a major difficulty for the state government and the government had been postponing it for the past four years. But now it has become the political and administrative need of the state government to come up with a solution of this issue. It is a herculean task in which Secretary

Naveen Jain will have to give his all.

Then, giving posting to forty eight thousand teachers who have passed both levels of REET exam, is a major exercise, specially in the election year since the government will have to accommodate political pull and pressure. The state government has not distributed laptops to children, even once, in the four and a half years and it is important that in the last six months, the state government works on this scheme worth 222 crore rupees. Officials prior to Naveen Jain have left this work on him. Appointment of ten thousand English

language teachers is part of budget announcement and how will these recruitments be conducted with transparency, Naveen Jain will have to be immensely careful to show his capability in this regard. Jain will also have to strike a chord with minister BD Kalla and MoS Zahida Khan as it is known that the there is not enough ‘understanding’ between the two ministers. It will be interesting to see how Jain handles the issues at hand and it would not be wrong to say that this is Naveen Jain most tough posting in his 22 year career as a bureaucrat.

CM Ashok Gehlot addressing public gathering at the MRC, PSKS camp and inauguration-foundation laying ceremony programme of various development works in Jalore on Saturday.

CM Ashok Gehlot interacts with beneficiaries in Pali on Saturday.

`50 cr okayed for new building of Kota MC (N)

New Parl building was need of the hour: Birla

Shanti Dhariwal and Amit Dhariwal in Kota on Saturday.

Om Birla during public hearing at his office in Kota on Saturday.

WILL JALANDHAR BE REPEATED IN CHANDRAPUR TOO?

NEW AVATAR OF PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU SEEN RECENTLY

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Ishall savour an alluring summer and have experienced the height of indulgence with Rambagh Palace which is the JEWEL of Jaipur which won the World‘s Number 1 Hotel Award, Travellers Choice by Trip Advisor- Best of the Best 2023.

Built-in 1835 for the nanny of Prince Ram Singh II and in 1887, during the reign of Maharaja Thakur Sawai Madho Singh, it was converted into a royal hunting lodge.

In the early 20th century, it was expanded into a palace designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob and only in 1957 it was converted into an upscale hotel. Eventually, in 1972, it became a Taj hotel.

Rambagh was the main residence of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II. A number of royal suites in 1931 were added which is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture.

I immersed myself in a calm, slowpaced environment without the constraint of time, spending days in a state of reverie, letting my mind wander, listening to the melancholic sound of the peacocks and watching the elegant birds allowing myself moments of pure contemplation. It meant a platform for mental and physical regeneration, a beautiful catharsis for me.

Hotelier Ashok Rathore is an Angel to the entire Indian hospitality industry. With worldwide devotees and endless achievements under his belt, he successfully managed to develop hotels from deterio-

RAMBAGH PALACE! A FABLED JOURNEY THROUGH THE EXOTIC

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He’s the life and soul of Rambagh Palace. He’s a gem. As an Area Director of Rajasthan and the General Manager of Rambagh Palace, the benevolent gentleman opens the doors to an unforgettable escape in Jaipur.

Verandah Cafe, is the coolest place to lounge, overlooking the manicured lawns, the fountains, the birds chirping, the national bird walking around gracefully and there at a distance one can see the birds' view of the moti dungri which belongs to the Royal family of

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The bar dates back to the Royal era when playing Polo was only for the elite and it was a luxury with the finest and rare whiskies, single malts, cognacs, wines and liqueurs, and a hand-picked selection of Cuban cigars awaiting you in style. The coasters, napkins, upholstery and walls adorned with trophies and pictures echo in elegance the word Polo!

Under the leadership and guidance of Ashok Rathore, the sublime team has managed to become the world‘s best hotel this year! It’s a great achievement for the country and the IHCL group to bring home the best hotel in the World award.

Nimish Mathur, Front Office Manager is a lot like a sergeant in the army. Having him on the team can make the difference between success and disaster.

Anslem, the life of Verandah Cafe who’s the Manager of the restaurant will leave you speechless with his creativity. He never ceases to add a bit of zing into the classical mix be it food or beverages.

Polo Bar is where ancient tradition blends with modern sophistication. As we all know that a fountain symbolizes life truth honesty and change hence the decorative water reservoir right at the centre of the

Suvarna Mahal is all about royal indulgence, charming decor, trophies, frescos and murals, impressive cutlery and crockeries and an 82 ft carpet. The upholstery is stylish and swanky. The original ballroom of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II is now India's finest restaurant. I am lucky and have earned the respect of having my name engraved on their rings of fame and displayed there.

respect of having my their rings of fame

Specialized in Indian cuisine, taking you back to the golden era where you can experience a royal Indian feast. Rajput Room bears its own whimsical name and vintage history. The marble arches, the high ceiling, the crystal chandeliers and a larger-than-life portrait of Rajmata Gayatri Devi add to a magical experience.

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The Botanist is a new addition to the palace. It will take you into the woods and gives you a countryside feel. A picturesque and contemporary restaurant with a view to die for! Steam is unique and serves global cuisine inside a restored steam train with an attached Victorian-style station. Butlers Karan, Praveen and Amit are maintaining the standards of the F & B high!

I was totally bowled over by the grand welcome planned by Nimish Mathur and the team which also included an umbrella adorned with my photos on it. One can always anticipate a fresh wave of culinary excellence with Executive Chef Raghu Deora, Senior Sous Chef Kuldeep (Panditji) and Senior Sous Chef Abhishek and the kitchen team. Chef Rohitash from the Bakery taught me to make chocolates and bake a cake. The way Vikas the Head Chief Concierge and Preeti, Chief Concierge interacts with their colleagues and guests most likely contribute to their attributions of being great and likeable. They make sure that all their guests are treated with utmost care.

Stepping out of the daily routine is a welldeserved luxury hence if you are a sucker for magical settings and royalty and know to hold your glass and you aren’t the loud kind Oriental Room library is your go-to place. Come experience the World’s best hospitality at RAMBAGH in your own land Jaipur.

SIMONA CHOUDHURY cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

blend of Rajput

Jaipur.

GM Ashok Rathore and Simona Choudhury

Simona Choudhury graciously posing in front of the mesmersing architecture of Rambagh Palace

Celebs join in expressing Grief and Support

India witnessed a tragic train accident on Friday night. While filing the report, at least 288 people were killed and around 900 were injured in a horrific three-train collision in Odisha’s Balasore district. Condolences for the victims’ families, and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured, poured in from all over the world. A number of celebrities such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Kajol, Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit, Suniel Shetty, Parineeti Chopra, Ajay Devgn, and many others expressed their grief over the lives lost in the tragic train accident.

Really saddened to hear about the acciof the deceased in peace, Protect n give strength to the families n the injured from this unfortunate accident.

— Salman Khan, Actor

GLORIOUS golden years!

Amitabh Bachchan is one of the biggest superstars in Bollywood. Talking about his personal life, the megastar celebrated his 50th anniversary with his wife Jaya Bachchan on Saturday. Their daughter Shweta Bachchan shared an old picture of the couple and revealed the secret behind their long marriage. In the picture, we can see a very young Jaya and Big B looking at each other with lovefilled eyes. The Piku ac-

tor is wearing white coloured bell-bottom trousers that he paired with a floral-printed kurta. While Jaya on the other hand is wearing a saree with a beautiful border and she has placed it on her head as well. Sharing this picture, Shweta wrote, “Happy 50th parents ~ now you’re “Golden” once on being asked what the secret to a long marriage is, my mother answered - love, and I think my father wasthe wife is always right. That’s the long & short of it !!”

Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. My thoughts and condolences to the families of the affected during this difficult time.

Om Shanti.

My heart and prayers go out to those who are affected by the train wreck yesterday... Deepest condolences and prayers..

— Kajol, Actress

— Akshay Kumar, Actor

Devastating news of the tragic Coromandel Express accident in Odisha and the huge loss of lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and loved ones. At this difficult time, let us stand together, offering support and strength to one another. Appeal to all my fans in the vicinity to assist and help those in need.

#CoromandelExpressAccident.

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accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

in front of the camera is a whole different experience.

Before entering television, I was involved in numerous street plays and theater productions. In fact, I have an upcoming comedy play titled "I Love You Too," which I perform whenever I find spare time amidst my shooting schedule.

MAGIC OF HITEN Famous actor Hiten Tejwani shared insights about his journey as an actor in exclusive interview with City First

The exciting news that Star Plus is re-telecasting the popular show "Kyun Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi." How do you feel about this and what can you share about your experience working on the show?

Firstly, I want to express my gratitude to all the fans for their love and support. It's truly overwhelming. I actually started my journey with Ekta Kapoor's show "Kutumbh," where I portrayed the character of Pratham Mittal. Now, Ekta Kapoor is giving me another opportunity with a character that is bigger and better than Pratham Mittal. It's an honor to work with her again.

Working on "Kyun Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" was an incredible experience. Karan Virani, the character I played, was loved by the audience, and it was a joyous time collaborating with the entire cast. Smriti Irani, in particular, was very supportive. The

atmosphere on set felt like a family, especially since the show introduced numerous family-oriented roles. Even though I joined the show four years after it started, everyone welcomed me with open arms.

You have recently joined the cast of "Bade Achhe Lagte Hai-2." Could you tell us a bit about your experience so far?

Yes, I have recently joined the cast of "Bade Achhe Lagte Hai-2." Although I haven't had a chance to watch the show yet, I have heard many wonderful things about it. It feels great to reunite with Balaji after a gap of 2-3 years. Working with them has always been

a fantastic experience.

When it comes to my creative process for the role, I believe in understanding the character right from their birth. I receive a good briefing about the character, but there are also many things I need to figure out myself. I use my imagination to build a character that resonates with the story and the audience.

How you got involved in acting. Can you share a bit about your journey?

Certainly! Acting has always been a part of our lives in one way or another. We all engage in acts, even in our daily lives when we hide something or present ourselves differently. But acting

Reel with badi amma

Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan surely knows how to keep her Instagram followers hooked with her engaging content! Sara posted an entertaining video with her grandmother Sharmila Tagore, and it is just too aww-dorable! Sara Ali Khan has shared a video on her Instagram account that also features her badi amma, Sharmila Tagore. The two are seen enjoying some time together on the set. In the video, Sara Ali Khan is seen holding Sharmila Tagore’a arm, and the duo pointed towards the moon on one side, and the sun rays on the other side. Lata Mangeshkar’s song Chanda Hai Tu Mera Suraj Hai Tu is played in the background. Sara was seen with her head on her grandmother’s shoulder and looks like they had a great time making this reel together.

TOO CUTE TO HANDLE

icky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif never fail to give couple goals and melt our hearts with their mushy posts. All eyes are on Vicky and Sara Ali Khan as their film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke just hit the theatres on Friday. Meanwhile, like a sweet wife, Katrina turned cheerleader for her hubby and congratulated the entire team on the film’s release. But what caught our attention was the Masaan actor’s romantic reply to his wife. Taking to her Instagram handle, Katrina Kaif shared the poster of Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan starrer Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. Sharing this poster she also announced that the film is now in cinemas and wrote, "Congratulations to the entire team. A film made with so much heart!" Later Vicky reshared this post on his story and wrote, “Tu hai to mujhe phir aur kya chahiye” with a red heart emoji and a kiss emoji.

Initially, I had a desire to do something on screen, and I dabbled in theater and editing. Interestingly, I used to direct editors during that time. Eventually, I entered the television industry through auditions and was selected for my first show, "Ghar Ek Mandir." Since then, there has been no looking back.

Could you share a lifechanging moment or experience that has had a pro-

found impact on you?

Absolutely. While I always had the aspiration to work in TV and entertainment, I never anticipated the immense love and support I would receive from people. It's truly the best feeling in the world. However, I must mention that marriage and having kids have been the most life

Suniel Shetty, Actor

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Katrina Kaif

Sara Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore

Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan

Gauri Pradhan Tejwani and Hiten Tejwani

Hiten Tejwani

Vijay Varma and Tamannah Bhatia

Tamannah Bhatia

— Virat Kohli, Cricketer

DURING THE DAY!

A team from the University of Manchester paid a visit to the IIHMR University in Jaipur, to start their new partnership in strengthening the management of education and research and capacity building in the healthcare sector on May 24. Leading the delegation were two esteemed professors from the University of Manchester. Professor Keith Brennan, the Vice Dean for Internationalization of the University and Professor Dr Vimal Kumar Sharma, a prominent figure in the field of Global Mental Health Research. The teams from IIHMR University and the University of Manchester discussed a wide range of topics, including educational programs, research undertakings and healthcare capacity building.

SPOTTED!

FASHION WITH A PURPOSE

The last and grand audition for Miss Rajasthan 2023 is set to take place today, June 4. This prestigious event is being organised by Fusion Group at Hotel Grand Uniara. Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra, organisers of Miss Rajasthan, revealed that the 25th edition of this illustrious pageant will feature a month-long grooming training session for the participants. Remarkably, these grooming sessions will be pro-

Organic Summer Beauty

vided to the girls completely free of cost, emphasizing the commitment to their personal development.

During the audition, participants will introduce themselves and grace the stage with their confident catwalk. The Miss Rajasthan pageant is not only a celebration of beauty but also a platform for young women to showcase their talent, intelligence, and charisma.

GREETINGS!

CITY FIRST

Renowned make-

over expert Richa Agarwal recently hosted a special event dedicated to promoting organic and natural beauty for the summer season. The “Organic Summer Beauty Themed

Event” offered attendees an opportunity to learn about holistic skincare and haircare techniques while exploring the latest trends in beauty and

nail care. The workshop, conducted by ace makeup artist Richa Agarwal and beauty expert Harveen Kathuria, aimed to educate women on maintaining their

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

beauty regime using organic and chemicalfree products. Richa

Agarwal expressed her concern regarding the trend of using chemical-based products for quick beauty results.

She highlighted the potential risks associated with such practices, including permanent skin damage and health complications.

Agarwal emphasised the need for a shift towards completely natural and organic beauty regimens and products. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

JERSEY LAUNCH!

The highly anticipated Women’s Kabaddi League is set to take place in Dubai from June 16 to June 30. In a significant milestone for the team, the Rajasthan Raiders Kabaddi Team unveiled their official jersey and anthem during a press conference held in Jaipur. During the press conference, Satish Patidar, Director and CEO of Rajasthan Raiders, expressed his confidence in the team’s strength as one of the top contenders in the Women’s Kabaddi League this season. The franchise aims to create a community at the local level while providing an international platform.

As the grand finale approaches, anticipation mounts and all eyes eagerly await the crowning of Miss Rajasthan 2023, who will serve as an ambassador for the state’s rich culture and heritage on a global stage. Various dignitaries including Nimisha Mishra, Sanjana, Yogesh Mishra, Raj Bansal, Pawan Goyal, Bhavana, Tarushee, Mukesh Mishra and supermodels Suhani, Akanksha, Sapna, Sanjana, Tarushee, Simran, Mansi, Bhavna, Priya and Cheshta graced the occasion with their presence.

The High Court Employees’ Union, under the leadership of President Rituraj Sharma, extended a warm welcome to Chief Justice AJ Masih on Saturday. On this occasion, the Union’s Vice President, Chandra Prakash Chhajeda, Secretary Ajay Sharma, Narendra Mathur, Dheeraj Saxena, Vivek Bhatt, Rajesh Khadaraya, Sangita Singhal, and former President Anil Mathur, along with officers and staff members, were present to extend their greetings and felicitations.

Wellness Neurotherapy

CITY FIRST

Arogya Peeth recently launched the first book and course prospectus on “Wellness Neurotherapy” at the Constitution Club in Delhi, a historical event in formalizing ancient Indian therapy. The initiative, led by Acharya Ram Gopal Dixit, aimed to preserve and promote traditional wellness practices, providing a formal educational path for learning wellness Neurotherapy. By releasing the first book and course prospectus on

Bollywood actor Vishal Kothian recently expressed his satisfaction with theater despite the allure of wealth and fame in films during a promotional event for the Bollywood song “Gin Gin Tare” at Sejalin Sejars, Malviya Nagar on Saturday. He stated that while he is willing to play any role in movies, he aspires to work with the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. Vishal finds inspiration in Big B and considers him a truly great artist. The Bollywood song “Gin Gin Tare” holds a significant message, as per Vishal. He noted that the song beautifully depicts the journey of transforming one’s life from being worthy of rejection in love to becoming deserving and valuable.

As part of the Net Theat program series, the “Ahsaas-eGhazal” event featured renowned ghazal singer Rajan Singh Shikhar, who presented a bouquet of popular ghazals with his velvety voice, enchanting the audience with his musical performance. Net Theat’s Rajendra Sharma Raju revealed that artist Rajan Singh Shikhar commenced his program with the soul-stirring rendition of “Ye Junoon Nahi Toh Kya Hai Main Apna Karaar Dhoondhta Hu,” followed by “Teri Zulf Ke Ye Saye Hain, Nafas Nafas Pe Chhayen Hain” and “Mera Gulshan-eMuhabbat Toh Ujad Chuka Hai.” Accompanying him, renowned tabla player Pt. Mahendra Shankar Dangi showcased his magical fingers, adding a mesmerizing touch to the ghazal recitals in this musical gathering.

Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education’s 10th class result was declared on Friday. In this, promising students from schools across the state have brought laurels to their teachers and parents by giving excellent results. Among these, Suhani Kumawat, a resident of Jaipur, has secured the best result by securing 94.33 per cent marks. It is notable that Suhani is a student of The Cambridge Senior Secondary School, Gopalpura Bypass. Suhani gave credit for her success to her father Suresh Kumawat and mother Sanju Kumawat as well as her teachers.

“Wellness Neurotherapy” the wellness organisation Arogya Peeth marked an important milestone. This action formalised traditional wellness practices and preserved and promoted old Indian healing. Distinguished visitors attended the occasion, including Nitin Gadkari, who praised Arogya Peeth for its dedica-

tion to reviving conventional medical practices. The Government of India’s Ministry of Skill Development recognised the project. The publication of the book and prospectus, along with the announcement of a public awareness campaign, was a significant step towards offering official education in wellness Neurotherapy.

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP!

The Jaipur team comprising of 18 members, including 16 players, a coach and a manager, departed for Chidawa, Jhunjhunu to participate in the State Junior Girls Football Championship 2023 on Saturday. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 6.

Bollywood playback singers Sachet Tandon and Parampara Tandon and renowned Bollywood actor Ram Charan were spotted at Jaipur International Airport recently.

Nimisha Mishra, Sanjana, Yogesh Mishra, Raj Bansal, Pawan Goyal, Bhavana, Tarushee and Mukesh Mishra

Suhani, Akanksha, Sapna, Sanjana, Tarushee, Simran, Mansi, Bhavna, Priya and Cheshta

Tarushee Rai

Miss Rajasthan 2022 Tarushee Rai

Nitin Gadkari with others during the launch

Captivating audience during the launch

Richa Agarwal and Harveen Kathuria with students

Richa Agarwal with a supermodel during the makeover session

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BY MUKESH KIRADOO