First India-Jaipur Edition- 6 May 2023

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NEERAJ CHOPRA GOES

BIG EARLY TO WIN ’23

DOHA DIAMOND LEAGUE

New Delhi: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra began his 2023 season on a high with 88.67m, finishing first in the highlycompetitive 10-man men’s javelin field at the Doha Diamond League on Friday.

6 OF A FAMILY SHOT DEAD IN MORENA

OVER LAND DISPUTE

Morena: A fight over an old land dispute in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district turned violent as two groups opened fire at each other, killing six people, police said. Three others were injured apparently over enmity, they added.

GO FIRST EXTENDS ALL

FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS

FURTHER TILL MAY 12

New Delhi: GoFirst on Friday evening said that all flights of the airline will remain cancelled until May 12. Earlier the airline has cancelled all its flights till May 9. Due to operational reasons, Go First flights until May 9 are cancelled.

MELBOURNE: TEMPLE DEFACED WITH ANTIINDIA GRAFFITI

Melbourne: Swaminarayan

Mandir in Sydney on Friday was defaced with anti-India graffiti painted on its walls. This incident occurred weeks before PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia for the Quad leaders’ summit on May 24.

l A major step towards ending pandemic comes 3 years after WHO 1st declared its highest level of alert over the virus.

l Officials said the virus’

death rate dropped from a peak of over 1,00,000/ week in Jan 2021 to just over 3,500 on April 2023.

l Countries to manage Covid-19 as it suits them.

The Emergency Committee met for 15th time and recommended to me that I declare an end to the public health emergency of international concern.

I’ve accepted that advice. It is therefore with great hope that I declare Covid-19 over as a global health emergency.

—Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Chief

INDIA’S EFFORTS TO COUNTER TERROR

5 Jawans martyred, terrorists ‘trapped’

PAFF, a terror body of Jaish-e-Mohammed, claims responsibility of the Rajouri attack

Moni Sharma

Rajouri: Five Army jawans lost their lives in an explosion during an encounter with terrorists in J&K’s Rajouri district on Friday. A joint operation is underway to flush out the terrorists suspected to be involved in the Poonch terror attack.

Sticky bombs and steel bullets were used in a terror attack last month in which 5 Army jawans were killed in Poonch. On Friday, based on a lead about presence of terrorists in Kandi Forest in Rajouri, an operation was launched, official said.

Mobile internet facilities in Rajouri area have been suspended, IA officials said

No shake hand, only ‘Namaste’: Jaishankar greets Pak FM Bilawal

Five bravehearts laid down their lives during an encounter with terrorists. The deceased soldiers are L/Nk Ruchin Singh Rawat, Paratrooper Siddhant Chettri, Nk Arvind Kumar, Hav Neelam Singh, and Paratrooper Pramod Negi. —Army official

PM Modi invokes ‘The Kerala Story’, accuses Congress of standing with terror elements

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Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra

Modi referred to the controversial movie

‘The Kerala Story’ at an election rally in Karnataka’s Ballari city on Friday and accused the Congress of having a

Terrorism was against humanity, life values and development. I am shocked that the Congress has surrendered in front of terrorists to appease its vote bank. They had not uttered a word against terrorism for fear of losing its vote bank. —Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

backdoor understanding with terror groups.

“There was a lot of

discussion about Kerala Story, which discusses ploys to make the

May 10: Modi to offer prayers at Shrinathji temple

First India Bureau Jaipur: PM Narendra Modi will hold a public rally on Abu Road in Sirohi district on May 10, BJP state President CP Joshi said on Friday. The PM will begin his visit by first offering prayers at Shrinathji Temple. Before the rally, he will inaugurate devp works, and visit Brahma Kumari.

country hollow from within. They say Kerala Story is based on the terrorist plots in just one state. Such a beautiful state, where people are hard working and talented, Kerala Story has exposed the terror conspiracies,” PM Modi said. Full Report on P5, P6

‘YOU’ TURN!

Not stepping down as NCP chief: Sharad

First India Bureau Mumbai: Sharad Pawar, who had resigned as NCP chief a few days ago triggering emotional protests from the party members, has now withdrawn his decision to step down. Hours after his resignation was rejected by NCP panel, Sharad Pawar said he would con-

S Jaishankar with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto prior to SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting, in Goa on Friday.

Panaji (FIB): Stating that terrorism is a major threat, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that anti-terror measures are the need of the hour. Speaking at SCO meet in Goa, Jaishankar said that channels of finances for terrorist activities must be seized and blocked to curb these activities.

EAM JAISHANKAR NAMES, SHAMES BILAWAL BHUTTO

Jaishankar greeted Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari with a “Namaste”. Jaishankar hits out Zardari’s ‘weaponising terrorism” remarks at SCO meet and said “as a promoter, justifier and spokesperson of a terrorism industry which is mainstay of Pak, his positions were called out and countered” including at the meeting.

They (Pakistan) are committing acts of terrorism. I don’t want to jump the gun on what happened today at the SCO meeting here, but we are all feeling equally outraged. I would say that Pakistan’s credibility is depleting faster than even its Forex reserves.

—S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister

Rs 538-cr fraud

CBI raids Jet Airways office, Goyal’s home

I’m taking my decision back… Will work for NCP with renewed vigour.

—Sharad Pawar, NCP chief

tinue as party chief. Referring to outpouring of emotions after his announcement to step down, Sharad emphasised that he cannot disrespect the sentiments of party members. P5

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: The Gujarat Giants (GT) once again sealed their place at the top of the table in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 with a 9-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Friday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

It was a spin show from Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad which allowed GT to produce a comfortable win as they chased the target of 119 with more than six overs to spare. Chasing a target of just 119, Gujarat Titans openersShubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha got off to a bright start. The fifty partnership was up for

the opening duo in the seventh over. Rajasthan Royals were still search-

ing for the all-important breakthrough as Gujarat Titans openers took

the game further away from home side. More on P7

Shubham Jain

Ajmer: Talking to reporters in Ajmer, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that no tax was imposed in the first five budgets. “We did not mere make budget announcements but implemented them as well.

We gave the people what they asked for. The announcements are so many that every section

will get benefited. The atmosphere of Rahul Gandhi’s visit was spectacular everywhere and

New Delhi (FIB): CBI searched 7 locations in Mumbai, including office of Jet Airways and premises of its founder Naresh Goyal, in connection with a `538 crore fraud. FIR lodged on plaint by Canara Bank CGM names founder Naresh Goyal, his wife Anita, GA Shetty, Jet Airways, and refers to unknown public servants.

the countdown has begun for the BJP in the country. The situation of the country is critical and it has to be understood. If not taken care of, the situation will get worse. PM Narendra Modi speaks well, it is a good thing. But democracy is in danger. ED and CBI are being misused. Ten lakh families have left the country. The last weapon of BJP is polarisation,” Gehlot said. Turn to P8

Modi speaks well, it is a good thing, but our democracy is in danger, says Gehlot

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot poses for a selfie during the closing ceremony of ‘Satchandi Navkund Mahayagya’ in Ajmer on Friday.

‘ROYALS’, NOT A DEAD END YET!

(L) Security personnel patrol near the spot where an encounter took place between terrorists and security forces, at Kandi, in Rajouri on Friday. (T) Army vehicles rush towards the site of an encounter with terrorists in Kandi area of Rajouri dist on Friday.

Vaibhav Gehlot, GS Sandhu and others during the match at SMS Stadium on Friday. RR Captain Sanju Samson and GT Captain Hardik Pandya greet each other ahead of their match in Jaipur on Friday.

Gujarat Titans batters Hardik Pandya and Wriddhiman Saha exchange greetings with RR players as they celebrate their win in IPL 2023 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at SMS Stadium, in Jaipur on Friday. PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

State govt’s inflation relief camps are disaster camps: CP Joshi

l He also attacked Congress over the ban on Bajrang Dal

l Joshi said that government did the work of putting the public in trouble through these camps

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: BJP state president CP Joshi has called inflation relief camps as disaster camps for the public. Joshi said that the government did the work of putting the public in trouble through these camps and now trouble is going to befall the government. Joshi also attacked the Congress over the ban on Bajrang Dal. Before leaving for Karnataka, Joshi said that it was in the Rajasthan government’s manifesto that it would end inflation, but did nothing in four years.

“Now dearness relief camps have been set up

which have become hurt camps instead of relief camps.” He said.

Joshi said that they must learn from PM Narendra Modi how relief has been brought to every person sitting at home. Joshi said that in the relief camp, people collapse and die. “Government has put the lives of the people in danger. It is unfortunate to raise protest slogans against the PM in

a government programme by installing LEDs. This is a crime and action should be taken against the leaders and officials found guilty. There is an attempt to spread hatred by showing LED against the PM by misusing government money,” he said.

Joshi said in the case of Bajrang Dal ban announcement by the Karnataka Congress has in

The government has put the lives of the people in danger. It is unfortunate to raise protest slogans against the PM in a government programme by installing LEDs. This is a crime and action should be taken against the leaders and officials found guilty. There is an attempt to spread hatred by showing LED against the PM by misusing government money.

—CP Joshi, BJP State President

a way crossed the limits of appeasement. “The comparison of terrorist organizations with Bajrang Dal is unfortunate. Even in Rajasthan, a minister has talked about banning Bajrang Dal, this is the extreme limit of appeasement. The downfall of the government which banned the hoisting of the saffron flag, chanting the slogan of Shri Ram, banning the procession

Meeting to expedite FASTag facility on state roads

Nirmal Tiwari

Jaipur: A meeting was organized under the chairmanship of Principal Government Secretary Vaibhav Galariya at the Government Secretariat to facilitate FASTag toll collection on the state roads of the PWD. Galariya said that Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had announced in the budget 2023-24 to facilitate FASTag on the roads of the state. He directed the officers to complete the work on time.

on Ram Navami is certain,” he said.

Regarding Modi’s arrival, Joshi said that PM Modi is coming to Rajasthan on May 10.

“He will go to Brahma Kumari after visiting Shrinathji. From there he will address the public meeting at Abu Road. There is enthusiasm among the people of Rajasthan that PM Modi is coming,” he said

BJP to protest against Jpr blast case on May 13

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The BJP will hold a protest on May 13 against the state government to raise the issue of the Jaipur Bomb Blast once again. May 13, the day which rocked Jaipur with a series of bomb blasts fifteen years ago in 2008, has been chosen by the BJP to protest as the government did not put up a strong case in the Rajasthan High Court which led to the acquittal of four accused in the bomb blast case. A meeting was organised in State BJP Headquarters on Friday in this regard.

Former State BJP

IPS BHOMIYA TO INVESTIGATE JAIPUR BOMB BLAST CASE

Galariya directed the officers to do the work of FASTag on the state highways in one go so that the people of the state can get its benefit soon. He directed that PWD, RSRDC, and RIDCO should ensure the timebound completion of works in coordination.

President Arun Chaturvedi said, “On 13 May 2008, 71 people died and 185 were injured in serial blasts. The accused have been acquitted as the government failed to provide adequate representation in the High Court which led to the cancellation of the death sentence awarded by the lower court. Despite after one month of the acquittal, the government has not filed an SLP in the apex

Jaipur: DIG ATS Anshuman Bhomia will conduct an inquiry in the lapse in the investigation of the Jaipur bomb blast case. DGP Umesh Mishra has handed over the internal inquiry to Bhomia. The high court had pulled up the state government over the shoddy investigation in the case which led to the acquittal of all the accused on March 29. The high court had also directed the chief secretary and DGP to conduct an inquiry. In compliance with the court’s directions, the investigation was given to Bhomia.

court. A Dhikkar protest will be organised from 11 am to 12 pm on May 13. Hanuman Chalisa will also be recited during the protest”.

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Jaipur: The Crime branch of Rajasthan Police has announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 each for information leading to the arrest of 10 criminals including slain gangster Anandpal’s daughter Charanjeet Singh alias Cheenu, Subhash Moond and Subhash Banuda.

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Jaipur: Commissioner of Jaipur Municipal Corporation (Greater) Mahendra Soni on Friday did a sudden inspection of Mehangai Rahat Camp in the Malviya Nagar area and took feedback from the beneficiaries. He inspected the Mehngai Rahat Camp in Ward No. 142 of Kathputli Nagar and directed officials to make necessary arrangements at the campsite for providing

facilities for the public.

So far, a total of 3.77 lakh beneficiaries have been registered under inflation relief camps.

On Friday, more than 28,000 beneficiaries got registered and received the Chief Minister’s Guarantee Card.

In view of the summer season at the Mehngai Rahat Camp, instructions have been given to the officers to ensure arrangements for coolers, tents, drinking water etc. for the common people.

An order in this regard was issued by ADG Crime Dinesh MN.

Along with this, cash rewards of Rs 15,000 each was announced for 13 other criminals involved in cases of sextortion and cheating.

BD Kalla

Jaipur (PTI): Rajasthan Education Minister B D Kalla Friday said Vedic education for girls will lead to their character building and spiritual upliftment of their families, society and nation. He was addressing a state-level award ceremony at the Rajasthan Sanskrit Academy here. Vedas are the soul of India with peace, nonviolence and harmony

as the country’s ethos, Kalla, who also heads the state’s art and culture ministry, said. The academy president Saroj Kochhar said apart from imparting knowledge about the country’s heritage, the academy is making efforts to open up new job avenues for students through its Sanskrit course. She showered flowers on the girls during the Vedapath.

Using organic products is nature friendly: Kataria

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The state’s first organic food festival began in Jawahar Kala Kendra on Friday. The three-day organic food festival, being jointly organised by the Cooperative Department and CONFED, was inaugurated by Agriculture Minister Lal Chand Kataria. Nearly 50 stalls are being exhibited at the organic food festival. While addressing the gathering, the minister said that the use of organic products is healthy and nature friendly. “Today, it is also the need of the hour that people should

Arora to be chief guest at health & safety seminar

First India Bureau

use organic foods and secure the resources for future generations.

This is a commendable effort by the Cooperative Department. And

this is for the first time in Rajasthan that an Organic Food Festival is being organized,” said Agriculture Minister Lal Chand Kataria.

Jaipur: Administrator and Managing Director of RCDF Sushma Arora will be the chief guest at a seminar on health and safety challenges today. Discussion on various aspects related to health and safety topics will be held in the state-level seminar organised by the Rajasthan Chapter of the Indian Dairy Association at Hotel Clarks Amber.Rahul Saxena, Chairman of IDA Rajasthan Chapter said that the national advisor of FIHS NK Jain will be the keynote speaker in the seminar.

Joshi

& Kataria

discuss progress of Bisalpur project

First India Bureau

Jaipur: PHED minister Dr. Mahesh Joshi and Agriculture minister Lalchand Kataria on Friday held a discussion on the progress of the Bisalpur project in the Jhotwara assembly constituency. Discussion was held on possible drinking water problems in the summer season in the area and to resolve them. Both the ministers gave instructions to the chief engineer and other officials of the department present in the meeting. They directed the officials to make arrangements of drinking water and to make sure that there are no complaints of drinking water problems in the Jhotwara assembly area.

Congressmen seek apology from MLA Dilawar in Kota

Joshi announces `11Lakh for devp work at old age home

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Jaipur: PHED minister

Dr.Mahesh Joshi reached the old age home at Jamdoli with his family and listened to the sorrows and pains of the elderly-disabled people. On the

death anniversary of his mother, Joshi also provided food to the elderly and disabled people. He announced Rs 11 lakhs for various development works in the old age home. The amount will be given from MLA LAD Fund.

First India Bureau Kota: Congress workers in Kota on Friday protested outside BJP MLA Madan Dilawar’s house over his controversial statement made against Congress National President. The protestors created a ruckus

outside his house and burnt his effigies. Additional police force was called in as the situation went out of control. Congress District President Ravindra Tyagi health condition deteriorated during the protest due to the humid climate.

C.P. Joshi met Rajasthani expatriates at the Bengaluru International Airport on Friday. He also expressed heartfelt gratitude for the cordial affection.

Lal Chand Kataria inspecting products at organic food festival that began in Jawahar Kala Kendra on Friday.

Congress workers burned Madan Dilawar’s effigy residence in Kota on Friday.

Over 28K registrations done at Mehangai Rahat Camp on Friday

Vedic education for girls can lead to social upliftment:

`25K reward announced for info on Cheenu and two others

Mahesh Joshi with his family helping elderly-disabled people at Jamdoli in Jaipur on Friday.

BD Kalla, Saroj Kochhar & other scholars at state-level award ceremony at the Rajasthan Sanskrit Academy in Jaipur.

Mahendra Soni inspecting Mehangai Rahat Camp in the Malviya Nagar area in Jaipur on Friday.

Arun Chaturvedi

Anandpal’s daughter Cheenu

THE ‘BIG CAT’ STORIES THAT MATTER TO RAJ

DREADED TIGER T-104 TO SAY GOODBYE TO RANTHAMBORE

NTCA

Nirmal Tiwari

Sawai Madhopur: The Forest Department and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) have finally decided the fate of the dreaded tiger T-104 of Ranthambore. The NTCA has approved the proposal sent by the Forest Department and permission has been given to shift the tiger from Ranthambore to Udaipur's Sajjangarh Biological Park.

After getting the permission, the preparations for shifting have been started by the Forest Department. The tiger will be shifted from Ranthambore to Udaipur's Sajjangarh Biological Park next

GS Bapna inspects land allotted for family court

Jaipur (FIB): Former Advocate General GS Bapna on Friday inspected the land allotted for constructing the Family Court premises in Gandhi Nagar. Patron of Family Court Advocate PC Bhandari, President DS Shekhawat and other executive members were also present during the inspection.

GS Bapna after seeing the rush of parties in the family court premises expressed displeasure and spoke to Principal Secy (Finance) and requested that the budget for the construction of building should be allocated soon so that the construction of the building can be done soon.

K’taka Guv TC Gehlot attends family function in Bhilwara

had also declared the tiger as a threat to humans, considering the nature of the tiger as fierce and refused to leave the tiger in the open forest.

SJVN bags 100 MW solar power project in State: Nand Lal

QUESTIONS RAISED ON FOREST DEPT AS T-54 GOES MISSING FOR SIX MONTHS

RAJE TARGETS RAJASTHAN GOVERNMENT

OVER DEATH OF TIGRESS MT-4 AT MHTR

Kota: Former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje Friday accused the Congress government of mismanagement over the death of a tigress at the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, and said the re-introduction project of the big cat should be taken with seriousness. The nine-year-old full-term pregnant tigress — MT-4 — died on Thursday, with officials saying it was pregnant with three cubs and suffering from severe constipation. Dubbing the death of the tigress as devastating, Raje said it was yet another setback for the tiger project.

week by the Forest Department.

After getting permission from NTCA, the process for shifting of T-104 has been cleared and soon after about three-and-a-half-year T-104 will be shifted from

the enclosure built at Bhid Naka in Ranthambore. There was a demand to shift T-104 elsewhere. In the past, a committee was formed by the Forest Department to study the nature of T-104. The committee

In July, a proposal was prepared by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the Forest Department to shift T-104 to the enclosure built in Mukundara. In this regard, a letter was also written by the PCCF to the CCF of Ranthambore and the National Tiger Conservation Authority. But until now permission in this regard could not be obtained from NTCA.

Now after the death of tigress MT-4 in Kota's Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, the tiger will be shifted to Udaipur's Sajjangarh Biological Park instead of Kota. According to information from the Forest Department, after getting permission to shift Tiger T-104, the preparations for shifting have also been started by the Forest Department.

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve has become a maze for tigresses and their cubs. Once lost, a tiger, tigress or cub cannot be traced. This has raised questions on the claims of forest department monitoring and tracking. Tigress 138, tiger T-3, cubs of T-79, young tiger T-131 have disappeared in Ranthambore. And the latest is tigress T-54 which has gone missing. This tigress has been missing since the last six months.The higher officials of the forest dept are clueless about the disappearance of tigers and cubs.

New executive appointed in RJS Assn

Shailendra Vyas has been made Vice Prez

Kamal Kant

Jaipur: Registrar of Rajasthan Human Rights Commission Shailendra Vyas has been nominated as the Vice President of Rajasthan Judicial Service Officers Association. President of Rajasthan Judicial Service Officers Association Pawan Kumar Garg discussed with Shailendra Vyas and Barkat Ali and later nominated Vyas as the Vice-President of the Association. Similarly, Judicial Officers Prem Rajesh and

New executive of RJS Association led by Pawan Kumar Garg and Shailendra Vyas met Raj Governor Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on Friday.

Sanjay Kumar Meena were nominated as Joint Secretaries while Judicial Officers Ashutosh Gosinha, Prem Singh Dhanwal, Sanuj

Kulshrestha, Riddhima Sharma, Geeta Chowdhary, Ashutosh Kumawat and Parinay Joshi were nominated as executive member.

NC Goel takes charge as director of Rajasthan International Centre

Abhishek Shrivastava

Jaipur : Former Chief Secretary Nihal Chand Goel took charge as the Director of Rajasthan International Center in Jaipur.

He said that the center will be made much better than Delhi’s India International Centre and India Habitat centre. Principal Secre-

tary UDH Kunji Lal

Meena, Jaipur Development Authority Commissioner Ravi Jain

and all top officials of JDA were present on the occasion.

Newly appointed director of RIC NC Goel took a meeting on Friday. In the meeting, JDC Ravi Jain asked to make new members in Rajasthan International Center. Goel said that a calendar will be issued after preparing an outline of future activities.

First India Bureau Bhilwara: Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot on Friday reached Bhilwara on his one-day visit. During his visit, he also offered prayers at Dhanop Mata Temple.

President of Dhanop Trust Satyendra Singh Ranawat welcomed the governor and performed special prayers on this occasion. Before visiting the temple, Thawarchand Gehlot attended a family function at the house of his OSD Shankarlal Gurjar in Deoria. Later, the governor left for Jodhpur.

Jaipur (PTI): Stateowned SJVN Ltd has bagged 100 MW solar power project worth Rs 600 crore from Rajasthan

Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd.

SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL), a whollyowned subsidiary of SJVN, participated in an open competitive tariff bidding process followed by e-Reverse Auction (e-RA) organised by Raj Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (RUVNL).

Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director of SJVN, informed in a statement that SJVN has bagged 100 MW State Transmission Utility (STU) connected solar power project in Rajasthan. SGEL bagged the project at a tariff of Rs 2.62 per unit on Build Own and Operate (BOO) basis in the bidding process, the statement said on Friday. Further, Sharma apprised that the ground mounted solar project will be developed by SGEL anywhere in Raj through EPC contract.

SOLAR PROJECTS:

NOW, SJVN HAS CAPACITY OF 1,100 MW IN RAJASTHAN

With the allotment of this project, SJVN now has 1,100 MW solar power projects in State, including 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Project which is scheduled to be commissioned in current FY. The tentative cost for the development of this project will be approximately Rs 600 cr, Sharma stated. The project is expected to generate 252 MU (million unit) in the first year, and the project cumulative energy generation over a period of 25 years would be about 5,866 MU, the statement added.

Petition in SC against Raj HC order

New Delhi (ANI): A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court raising the issue of whether video and voice notes can be treated as dying declarations or not and challenging the Rajasthan High Court which refused a plea seeking a

court-monitored investigation or CBI probe in alleged honour killing case.

The petition has been moved by Uma Paliwal through advocates Utkarsh Singh and Sureshan P. The petitioner has challenged the Rajasthan High Court order dated

April 19, 2023, wherein directions for court-monitored re-investigation or investigation by CBI were sought in the alleged honour killing case. On May 27, 2022, a case was registered at Jhallara in Udaipur district under various charges.

The office bearers of the Rajasthan Judicial Service Officers Association also met Governor of Rajasthan Kalraj Mishra on Friday.

Case filed against Mahindra, 2 others

Jaipur (FIB) : A case has been registered against Mahindra and Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra and two others in Gandhi Nagar PS over violation of the Trademark and Copyright Act. Police officials informed that the company’s managing director Anish Shah and Evo India magazine editor Shirish Chandran have also been named in the FIR.

WATER CONNECTION POLICY FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS

Mahesh Joshi appeals RWAs to apply now

PHED has issued notification for new policy made for water connection

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The Public Health Engineering Department has issued notification of the policy made for drinking water connections in multi-storeyed buildings in all the urban areas of the state.

Public Health Engineering Minister Dr. Mahesh Joshi has appealed to the developers of multi-storey buildings and Resident Welfare Associations to apply for drinking water connection to the concerned Superintendent Engineer’s office as soon as possible so that drinking water can be available to the people living in multistorey buildings.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had an-

CRITERIA FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

Buildings with height of more than 15-mtrs from plinth level will come under the category of multi-storey buildings. Domestic drinking water demand in multi-storey buildings will be calculated according to 5 persons per flat up to 1500 sq ft carpet area & 7 persons per flat with carpet area more than 1500 sq ft.

nounced in the budget 2023-24 to provide drinking water connections to multi-storeyed buildings in urban areas

through the schemes of PHED. Earlier, there was no clear policy regarding water connections in multi-storeyed

buildings and the residents of these buildings were waiting for a long time for connections.

This policy will be applicable in all the urban areas of Rajasthan.

R.W.A. (Resident Welfare Association/Other Organization/Committee)/Developer will have to apply in the concerned Superintending Engineer’s office for connections.

Along with the application, an approved map will be required.

A committee was formed by the Forest Department to study fierce nature of T-104, after which the decision was taken. —FILE PHOTO

Mahesh Joshi, PHED Minister

Ravi Jain congratulating NC Goel at latter’s office on Friday.

approves proposal and gives permission to shift the tiger to Sajjangarh

Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director of SJVN.

K’taka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot being welcomed by locals in Bhilwara on Friday.

PC Bhandari, DS Shekhawat, GS Bapna and others in Gandhi Nagar on Friday.

GAMBHIR AND KOHLI SPAT REVIVES FIERY MEMORIES OF IPL!

SIDDHAARTH MAHAN

The writer is a specialist on Sports and Cinema who works as an actor in the Hindi film industry

IPL AUTHORITIES FINED KOHLI AND GAMBHIR

The central protagonists of the IPL clash this season – Kohli and Gambhir – have between them seen the other end of the sports saga when they shared a deep, friendly bond. In 2009, Gambhir even gave away his Man of the Match award to Kohli after his maiden 100 for Team India.

Fans and lovers of the game hope that the duo will rekindle their early warm relationship and work together to help Indian cricket climb greater heights!

Amit Shah

@AmitShah

With temperatures soaring across the country, the start of May has been more than mercurial in IPL — 2023. The Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore had an intense first exchange at the Chinnaswamy, Bangalore, where Lucknow came out on top with a last ball win. The victory was celebrated with a lot of passion by the players and their coach, Gautam Gambhir. The gestures didn’t go down well with the always-passionate Virat Kohli who made sure to “give it back” after Bangalore won the second match between the two teams at the Lucknow Ekana stadium a few days ago! The result was that the tempers flared up after the match followed by a heated altercation between ex-Indian opener, Gautam Gambhir and current Superstar, Virat Kohli. The angry duo were in such a rage that they had to be separated by fellow players. IPL authorities fined both Kohli and Gambhir 100 percent of their match fees as they were found to have breached article 2.21 of the tournament’s code of conduct and brought the game into disrepute. Lucknow bowler Naveenul-Haq also had an exchange of words with Kohli during the game and was fined 50 percent of his match fee.

Later, in the dressing room, Kohli was seen celebrating the close victory with his team mates, in a video released by his franchise on social media. He can be heard saying, “that’s a sweet win boys. A sweet win. If you can give it, you got to take it. Otherwise, don’t give it” — a di-

Best wishes of Buddha Purnima to all the countrymen.

Lord Buddha gave the message of truth, non-violence and compassion to the whole world. His life and teachings will continue to inspire us.

With temperature soaring across the country, the start of May has been more than mercurial in IPL-2023. The Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore had an intense first exchange at the Chinnaswamy, Bangalore, where Lucknow came out on top with a last ball win

rect retort to Gambhir’s aggression in the previous game.

Such fiery scenarios are an integral part of sport and IPL is the biggest money spinner in cricket with increased stakes for everyone, especially the players. The heightened passion sometimes results in ugly fights on field and there are plenty of previous examples of that in the 15-year IPL history. In fact, the Delhi duo of Kohli and Gambhir were involved in a similar tussle earlier in 2013. They were both

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captains of their respective franchises and Gambhir at the time was leading the Kolkata Knight Riders.

ABOUT 2013

In the 2013 fracas, Bangalore was chasing and Kohli was at the crease when he got out against the run of play. As he was about to leave the ground, he saw some nasty words being thrown at him from the opposition bowler. Not one to back out of any challenge, Kohli strode

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The angry duo were in such a rage that they had to be separated by fellow players. IPL authorities fined both Kohli and Gambhir 100 percent of their match fees as they were found to have breached article 2.21 of the tournament’s code of conduct and brought the game into disrepute. Lucknow bowler Naveen-ul-Haq also had an exchange of words with Kohli during the game and was fined 50 percent of his match fee.

That’s a sweet win boys. A sweet win. If you can give it, you got to take it. Otherwise, don’t give it.

—VIRAT KOHLI

towards the Kolkata player when Gambhir came face to face with him and they had a severe verbal clash and could be separated only through the intervention of the Kolkata players. Both players were eventually fined 10 percent of the match fees.

ABOUT 2008

Earlier, in the inaugural IPL season in 2008, two stars of the Indian team, Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth were involved in a ‘slapgate’ incident. Mumbai In-

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dians had lost the match against Kings XI Punjab by a huge margin and according to reports, Harbhajan, playing for Mumbai was so irritated with Sreesanth’s antics, the leading bowler for the Punjab side, that he slapped him. Thereafter, the images of Sreesanth crying went viral and the fiasco resulted in Harbhajan being banned from the rest of the season. But later, Harbhajan confirmed that they had resolved the issue between them after he apologised to Sreesanth.

One of the most dramatic visuals of IPL that still keeps getting replayed on social media is of West Indian star Keiron Pollard throwing his bat at Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc in the 2014 edition of IPL. After Starc playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore bowled a bouncer to Mumbai Indians’ Pollard, there was an angry verbal exchange. On the next ball, as Starc ran in, Pollard backed off but Starc went ahead with the delivery. This enraged Pollard to such an extent that he threw his bat at him and Chris Gayle had to step in to cool things down.

As the dramatic flare-ups in IPL reflect, Sports brings the best and worst of human emotions which makes fans connect more strongly as the adrenaline rush heightens contests. The central protagonists of the IPL clash this season — Kohli and Gambhir — have between them seen the other end of the sports saga when they shared a deep, friendly bond.

ABOUT 2009

In 2009, Gambhir even gave away his Man of the Match award to Kohli after his maiden 100 for Team India. Fans and lovers of the game hope that the duo will rekindle their early warm relationship and work together to help Indian cricket climb greater heights!

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL

Virat Kohli in an apparent spat with Gautam Gambhir post the RCB’s win over LSG, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow on May 1.

Congress nurtured & gave shelter to terror for vote bank politics: PM Modi

Ballari (PTI): Mounting a fresh attack on the Congress, PM Narendra Modi on Friday alleged that for vote bank politics, it has nurtured, given shelter and surrendered before terror.

“To make Karnataka number one in India, law and order is important. Karnataka remaining free from terror is equally important. BJP has always been harsh against terror. But whenever there is action against terror Congress will get a stomach ache,” Modi said.

At a public meeting here, Modi said today the whole world is worried about the danger of terror and that India too has on several occasions suffered due to it. The country has lost a large number of innocent civilians due to terror attacks.

“I am surprised that for its vote bank, Congress has surrendered before terror. Can such a party protect Karnataka. Under the climate of terror, the industries here, the IT industry, farmers, and rich culture and heritage here will be destroyed,” he said.

PM MODI HOLDS ROADSHOW AHEAD OF PUBLIC MEETING IN K’TAKA’S TUMAKURU

Tumakuru (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took out a roadshow in Tumakuru ahead of his public meeting here. Soon after landing at the helipad here, he rode on his bullet-proof car standing on the running board. Modi waved at the crowd that cheered him with chants of ‘Modi-Modi’. The entire stretch was decked up with BJP flags, festoons and Modi’s posters. Karnataka goes to the polls on May 10 with the results set to be declared on May 13.

‘I DID NOT ASK FOR ANY POSITION FROM THE CONGRESS’: JAGADISH SHETTAR

Hubbali (Agencies): Six-term MLA and former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar on Friday said that he did not ask the Congress for any position while switching over from BJP which he had served for decades. The veteran leader decided to part ways with the BJP after being denied a ticket for the May 10 Assembly polls. In an interview with a section of media, Shettar denied the speculations that the Congress offered a plum position to him. He said that he was not offered any position. The Congress gave a ticket to contest from Hubbali and it’s more than enough, he said. About his former party BJP, Shettar said, that he was humiliated by a section of the Karnataka BJP leaders and denied ticket one fine morning. “It was not the denial of ticket that infuriated me but the manner in which it was done,” he said.

BJP’s fresh salvo at Kejriwal over his house’s renovation

The

SONIA GANDHI TO ADDRESS POLL RALLY IN KARNATAKA TODAY

Bengaluru (PTI): Ex Congress chief Sonia Gandhi would address an election rally in Hubballi on Saturday, her first campaign meeting for the Assembly elections in Karnataka. The Congress candidate in Hubballi-Dharwad Central is former CM Jagadish Shettar, who joined the party after being denied ticket to contest the elections by the BJP. The BJP has fielded Mahesh Tenginkai from here. The fight between Shettar and Tenginkai has become a prestigious battle of sorts for the ruling BJP and the Congress.

EX-DY SPEAKER OF LS CHARANJIT SINGH ATWAL JOINS BJP

New Delhi (PTI):

Former Lok Sabha

deputy speaker

Charanjit Singh Atwal joined the BJP here in the presence of its president JP Nadda on Friday, in a boost to the party ahead of the Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll on May 10. Atwal (86), who recently re-

signed from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), was the deputy speaker of Lok Sabha from 2004-2009. His son Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal is the BJP candidate from Jalandhar. Iqbal Singh Atwal was also with the Akali Dal before he joined the BJP last month.

CONG PEAKED EARLY, BJP CAMPAIGN HITTING RIGHT CHORD AT RIGHT TIME: BL SANTHOSH

New Delhi (PTI): Senior BJP leader BL Santhosh has said the Congress campaign in Karnataka peaked early while his party’s electioneering is hitting the right chord at the right time and has put it on course to win a majority. Speaking on a ‘Twitter Space’, the key BJP general secretary in charge of the party organisation described Bajrang Dal as a “nation-building force” and slammed Congress for equating it with the banned outfit PFI, which he blamed for killing several of his party’s workers. “Hindu and terrorism, they do not go together at all. Hindu and extremism both words cannot walk together.... They (Congress) have given us an issue and we will be raising them,” he said amid aggressive campaign by the BJP led by PM Narendra Modi to corner the opposition party over the issue.

Ex-Kerala CM Oommen Chandy admitted to Bengaluru hospital

Bengaluru (Agencies): Two-time former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy, who is undergoing treatment for throat cancer in Bengaluru, was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru on Friday for viral pneumonia. His son, Chandy Oommen posted this in-

formation in his social media account, and asked all to pray for his

health.

Since February, the former chief minister has been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bengaluru. He has not been keeping well since 2019, and had undergone laser surgery for a throat ailment at a hospital in Germany.

IN THE COURTYARD

SUPREME COURT TO HEAR PLEA AGAINST PROMOTION OF 68 GUJ JUDICIAL OFFICERS

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on May 8 a plea challenging the promotion of 68 Gujarat lower judicial officers, including Surat Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Harish Hasmukhbhai Varma who had convicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case, on the ground of allegedly disregarding the “merit-cum-seniority principle”. A bench fixed the plea for hearing on Tuesday.

GOOGLE TO BLOCK DEFAMATORY VIDEOS 7 OF FAMILY GET BAIL IN ASSAULT CASE

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed internet giant Google to block or take down from YouTube certain “defamatory” videos, which targeted major brands including ‘Catch’ by alleging that Indian spices contain urine and cow dung.

Mumbai: A court in Thane district has granted prearrest bail to seven members of a family in a case of attempt to murder, in which a worker of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) was attacked and casteist slurs were hurled at him.

EX-HPSSC SECY’S CUSTODY EXTENDED

Hamirpur: A court on Friday extended the judicial remand of a former secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Staff Service Commission till May 17 in connection with the Junior Office Assistant (Information Technology) paper leak case.

GUJ HC GRANTS BAIL TO 3 IAF OFFICIALS

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court on Friday granted bail to three Indian Air Force (IAF) officials, who were sentenced to life imprisonment by a special CBI court last year for the custodial death of a cook in Jamnagar in 1995.

Thiruvananthapuram (ANI): BJP’s cultural forum ‘Tapasya’ organised a special screening of the film ‘The Kerala Story’ in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district on Friday.

BJP arranged the special screening on Friday morning at 11.20 at Aries Plus Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram.

Censor Board member and state secretary Tapasya, GM Mahesh said that all have the right to expression and added

“WILL SHOW FILM TO GIRLS TO SAVE THEM FROM LOVE JIHAD”

Lucknow (PTI): Amid the ongoing controversy over the movie “The Kerala Story”, an Uttar Pradesh BJP leader, party’s secretary Abhijat Mishra, on Friday said he will show the film to 100 girls and urged others to do the same to save girls from ‘love jihad’.

that the movie ‘The Kerala Story’ tells facts so let people of Kerala

watch and evaluate. “BJP supporters watched the movie dur-

ing the special screening. Let Kerala society watch and evaluate the

HC: WON’T STAY RELEASE OF ‘THE KERALA STORY’

Kochi (PTI): The Kerala High Court on Friday refused to stay the release of the controversial multi-lingual film ‘The Kerala Story’ and said the trailer does not contain anything offensive to any particular community as a whole. A bench passed this order on Friday.

movie. It tells the facts. All have the right to expression and why

New Delhi (PTI):

BJP on Friday fired a fresh salvo at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal amid the row over the Rs 45 crore expenditure on his residence, comparing him with the likes of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in terms of “luxury” linked to their “palaces”.

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi played videos of Kejriwal’s old statements in which he presented himself as a crusader against leaders spending public money on expensive lifestyles, including big houses, and luxurious cars.

Trivedi hit out at Kejriwal, quoting his 2013 tweet in which he had targeted the then Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit for allegedly having 10 ACs in her house when so many people lived in slums. He accused the AAP leaders of playing an “important role” in creating a crisis of credibility in Indian politics and claimed that it is the conduct of the likes of him that causes distrust among people about the political class. Trivedi said government agencies will do their job as per the law but Kejriwal’s party should provide “political and moral” answers. Kejriwal’s luxurious palace unveils so many truths about him. The way and extent of the luxury Mr. Kejriwal’s palace possesses seem similar to Saddam Hussein’s and Kim Jong Un’s palaces one has heard.

—Sudhanshu Trivedi, BJP spokesperson

No alternative to NCP chief Pawar, says Shiv Sena (UBT)

Mumbai (Agencies):

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP and Chief Spokesperson Sanjay Raut on Friday welcomed the Nationalist Congress Party decision rejecting its President Sharad Pawar’s resignation.

“It was on anticipated lines... There’s no alternative to Pawar Saheb... The NCP committee’s decision is correct,” said Raut, soon after the Maha Vikas Aghadi

(MVA) ally’s turmoilridden party’s move.

He said that Pawar is the most respected and nationally accepted leader and all the Opposition parties in the country want him to continue in his post.

“All parties are clear on this, he is a uniting force... Pawar Saheb must continue as NCP President, at least till 2024 polls,” urged Raut.

He reiterated that the

ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was making attempts to destroy all Opposition parties and force them to merge with it, using pressure tactics of different kinds.

“First the BJP broke up the Shiv Sena, then the NCP was being targeted similarly with the fear of the central investigating agencies... This cannot work in a democracy,” he pointed out.

BJP organises special screening of ‘The Kerala Story’ in Th’puram

should people fear this movie,” Mahesh said. Mahesh further said that there is a planned campaign against the release of this movie.

“There is a planned campaign against the release of this movie. In our constitution, fundamental rights and right to expression are important ones. Any person has the right to expression. Cinema is an art in which shows the real issues faced by society,” he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated during a public meeting for the Karnataka Assembly elections, at Municipal High School ground, in Ballari on Friday. —PHOTO BY ANI

Police stand guard outside a theater during the release day of the film ‘The Kerala Story’, in Kozhikode, on Friday. —PHOTO BY PTI

NCP workers celebrate after a committee set up to choose the new NCP chief rejected Sharad Pawar’s decision to step down as party president, outside party office in Mumbai, on Friday. —PHOTO BY ANI

MANIPUR VIOLENCE

HM Shah keeping close eye on situation, taking regular inputs

India bats for English as 3rd SCO official language

Panaji (ANI): India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday sought the support of members to make English the third official language of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Currently, Russian and Mandarin are used as official and working languages. He said that constructive steps are needed in this regard.

Jaishankar said that India has initiated an unprecedented engagement with SCO observers and dialogue partners by inviting them to participate in more than 14 social-cultural events. Sources informed that the foreign ministers of the SCO member countries are likely to finalise in the day a set of 15 decisions or proposals for the consideration of the grouping’s summit

EAM S Jaishankar during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, in Goa on Friday. —PHOTO BY PTI

BHUTTO-ZARDARI CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE APPROACH BY SCO TO COMBAT TERRORISM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday called for a collective approach by the SCO to combat terrorism and not get caught up in “weaponising terrorism for diplomatic point scoring”. His remarks at the India-hosted conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Goa came shortly after EAM S Jaishankar said terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, must be stopped. Bhutto-Zardari in his address said terrorism continues to threaten global security and that collective security of our peoples is our joint responsibility.

in July. The proposals are aimed at expanding cooperation among the SCO member countries

in the areas of trade, technology, commerce, security and socio-cultural ties.

New Delhi (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled all his programmes for the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka in the wake of clashes reported in parts of Manipur, sources said.

“Union Home Minister Amit Shah is closely monitoring the situation in Manipur and is in constant touch with top functionaries of the State and Central govts,” sources said on Friday. Shah, who is staying put in Delhi, is also taking regular inputs from security and intelligence agencies about the Manipur situation, which remained peaceful but tense on Friday.

“The Home Minister is closely monitoring the Manipur situation and taking updates regularly from top functionaries of the State

ED, CBI won’t help BJP get votes: Mamata

Samsherganj (ANI): West Bengal CM

Mamata Banerjee on Friday took potshots at the BJP, saying that central agencies such as CBI and ED will not help the BJP get votes in next year’s general elections. The Trinamool Congress supremo called upon all opposition parties in the country to unite and fight the BJP together in 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

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and Central govts,” sources said. On Thursday, Shah held two video conferences attended by the Manipur Chief Minister, the State’s Chief Secretary, the police chief, the Union Home Secretary and other top officials of the Central govt. He also held telephonic conversations with CMs Neiphiu Rio of Nagaland, Zoramthanga of Mizoram and Himanta Biswa Sarma of Assam in view of the situation in Manipur.

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ARTICLE 355 INVOKED, ARMY FLAG MARCH

n view of the prevailing unrest in Manipur, the Central Govt on Friday imposed Article 355 in the state to control the situation, top police officials said on Friday. Article 355 is a part of the Constitution’s emergency provisions that empower the Centre to take all necessary steps to protect a state against internal disturbances and external aggression. Director General of Manipur Police, P Doungel while talking to the media said that after reviewing the overall situation, Article 355 has been imposed in the entire state allowing the Centre to take all necessary steps to bring the situation under control and protect the lives and properties of people.

CRPF OFFICERS TASKED TO OVERSEE SECURITY FORCES, RAF DEPLOYMENT

At least five DIG rank officers and seven senior superintendents of police (SSP) and SP rank officers of the CRPF have been tasked to coordinate the deployment of various security forces in violence-hit Manipur, official sources said.The Centre has rushed in about 20 fresh companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including the CRPF and the BSF, in the wake of the spiralling violence between tribals and the majority Meitei community leading to the displacement of more than 9,000 people from their villages.The induction of the CAPF units apart from that of the Army columns and the Assam Rifles is going on.

CONGRESS, RJD DEMAND PRESIDENT’S RULE IN VIOLENCE-HIT MANIPUR

Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday requested President Droupadi Murmu to impose President’s Rule in the state. In a video statement, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said, “For the last few days Manipur is burning. Due to violence, the internet has been snapped and curfew has been imposed in eight out of 16 districts.” Echoing similar views, RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha also wrote to President Murmu demanding the imposition of President’s Rule. In a letter to the President, the RJD spokesperson said, “I am writing to express my deep concern about the recent spate of violence in Manipur, which has been alarmingly widespread and has resulted in the loss of life and property.”

Caste census will happen at any cost: Lalu

Patna (PTI): A day after the Patna High Court put an interim stay on the caste-based survey, RJD national president Lalu

Prasad

Yadav said the survey is the demand of a majority of people and will happen at any cost. In a series of tweets (in Hindi) on Friday, Lalu Prasad said that it was a “clever move by the BJP to stop the caste-based survey”.

“The caste-based census is a demand of the majority of people and it will happen at any cost. BJP is scared of counting majority backward class people,” he said.

V-P Dhankhar meets King Charles ahead of Coronation

London (PTI): VicePresident Jagdeep Dhankhar interacted with King Charles III at a reception soon after his arrival here on Friday to attend the majestic Coronation ceremony of the UK’s monarch at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Dhankhar, accompanied by his wife Dr Sudesh Dhankhar, will join an estimated 100 Heads of State and government from around the world invited to the historic crowning of Britain’s new monarch.

CRUCIAL READ

VIVEKANANDA MURDER CASE: PRIME ACCUSED SURRENDERS IN CBI COURT

Amaravati: The prime accused in former minister YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case, Erra Gangi Reddy, surrendered in the CBI court in Hyderabad on Friday. He will be remanded till June 2 and will be sent to Chanchalguda jail. The CBI had earlier observed that the probe into the murder case was hampered as the main accused was not taken into custody and moved a petition in the Telangana High Court for cancellation of his bail. The latter directed that the bail be cancelled and Gangi Reddy surrendered to the CBI before May 5.

“Hon’ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar & Dr Sudesh Dhankhar arrived to a warm welcome in Lon-

don to attend the Coronation Ceremony of H.M. King Charles III,” the Vice President’s Office tweeted.

Demands met, now wrestlers should allow probe: Thakur

ONCE INFAMOUS FOR RIOTS, UP IS NOW A SPORTS HUB: THAKUR

Lucknow: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said UP was once notorious for riots but has now transformed into a sports hub. His comment came ahead of 3rd edition of Khelo India University Games to be held from May 25 to June 3 across four cities in the state as more than 4700 athletes from 200-plus universities will participate.

New Delhi (PTI): Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said that all the demands of wrestlers had been fulfilled and they should now allow the investigation to be completed. Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Thakur said, “A demand was there to form a committee and it was constituted, FIR has been registered by Delhi Police, the Supreme Court also gave its verdict. The Delhi Police are conducting a fair investigation. “I request the players that their demands are being fulfilled and they should allow the investigation to be completed.”

COACH MAHAVIR PHOGAT THREATENS TO RETURN MEDALS

Chandigarh: In support of protesting wrestlers, Dronacharya award-winning coach Mahavir Singh Phogat on Friday threatened to return his medals if justice is not delivered, demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

“I will return my medals if justice is not delivered in the case,” Mahavir Phogat said.

Earlier in Delhi, wrestler Vinesh Phogat

had slammed Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur for not taking any action and “suppressing” the matter by forming a committee.

“We ended our protest after talking to Union Sports Minister (Anurag Thakur), and all the athletes had told him about the sexual harassment. He tried to suppress the matter by forming a committee and no action was taken that time,” she had said.

FIVE KILLED

AS TRUCK RAMS INTO THREE-WHEELER IN UP’S BAHRAICH

Bahraich: Five persons were killed and ten others injured when a truck rammed into a three-wheeler in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district on Friday. The victims were returning from a ‘Tilak’ ceremony when the accident took place in Kaiserganj police circle. Police said that the identities of the victims were yet to be ascertained. SHO, Kaiserganj, Daddan Singh, said that the injured have been admitted to the district hospital.

GOGI GANG’S ATTEMPT TO FREE JAILED

MEMBER THWARTED BY DELHI POLICE

New Delhi: Two members of the infamous Jitender Gogi gang, who were reportedly plotting an escape plan for a jailed associate, have apprehended, Delhi Police said on Friday. Police believe that Abhishek alias Mitta (24) and Naveen alias Shanichar (38), residents of Sonipat, had intended to carry out the escape plan during Karambir’s court appearance in either Delhi or Haryana. Police said that Abhishek was also involved in an attempted plan for Karambir’s escape from a hospital last year.

FOUR CHILDREN DROWN IN PIT FILLED WITH RAIN WATER IN AMROHA DISTRICT

Amroha: Four children of brick kiln labourers drowned after accidentally falling into a pit that was filled with rainwater in a village located in Gajraula in Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday, police said. The victims were identified as Saurabh (8), Ajit (7), Sonali (7) and Neha (7), police said. The incident took place when the children were playing near a slum in Nauner village and accidentally fell into one of the many pits that were dug recently by the owner of the kiln, they added.

CYCLONIC CIRCULATION

LIKELY OVER SOUTHEAST BAY OF BENGAL BY MAY 6

Bhubaneswar: India Meteorological Department (IMD) office said on Friday that a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around May 6. Under its influence, low pressure is formed over the same region around May 7. It’s likely to concentrate into a depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal on May 8. IMD has issued a warning for the Southeast and adjoining areas, where fishermen are advised not to visit the Southeast and Bay of Bengal from May 7 onwards.

YOUTUBER WANTED TO HIT 300 KMPH ON SUPERBIKE; DIED IN HORRIFIC CRASH

New Delhi: A YouTuber was killed in a horrible accident on the Yamuna Expressway while attempting to reach speed of “300 kmph”. The incident took place on Wednesday when YouTuber Agastay Chauhan was coming from Agra to Delhi. He was riding a Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R — a 1,000cc superbike — and making a video for his YouTube channel. His followers were shocked to know about Agastay’s death and posted many comments on his Instagram handle. The users also urged others to not ride a motorcycle at such high speed.

Home Minister Amit Shah

Security personnel fire tear gas whilst the Meitei community tribals protest to demand inclusion under the ST category.

Anurag Thakur, Yogi Adityanath launching the logo and mascot of the 3rd Khelo India University games in Lucknow on Friday.

V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar interacts with UK’s King Charles III during a reception ahead of coronation of Charles III, in London on Friday.

BUDDHA PURNIMA!

‘Abhishek’ is being performed on Buddha Purnima, at Benuban Vihar monastery, in Agartala on Friday. —PHOTO BY ANI

GUJARAT TITANS EDGE CLOSER TO PLAYOFFS

Gujarat Titans will remain on top of the points table of IPL with this win while Rajasthan Royals stays at number 4 in current standings

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in the IPL match played at the SMS Stadium in Jaipur on Friday night. The match was very important for both the teams. The fans were expecting a tough match. However, the contest appeared to be one-sided.

Rajasthan Royals got a crushing defeat at home. Jaipur’s cricket fan Maulana Shahid Jafri arrived to watch the match wearing 17 kg silver jewellery. So far, four IPL matches have been played between the two teams, out of which Gujarat has won 3 and Rajasthan has won only one.

Gujarat Titans will remain on top of the points table with this win. Rajasthan Royals is present at number 4 in the point table.

Fans came to watch the match wearing pink t-shirts and a group of youths was even seen wearing lungis to support Rajasthan Royals on Friday night.

VC OF SPORTS COUNCIL WRITES TO SECY ABOUT BLACK TICKETS BEING SOLD

CGST RAIDS AT THE PREMISES OF BABBA PROJECTS PVT LTD

Jaipur: After Rajasthan Cricket Academy, CGST (Central Goods and Services Tax) has tightened the noose around the firm that was involved in construction work in SMS stadium. CGST conducted raids at the premises of DV Babba Projects Pvt Ltd in Jaipur for fake ITC claims in the name of construction work. The CGST team has seized several documents from the premises. The CGST team is currently probing the whole matter thoroughly and action will be taken soon if someone found guilty.

Jaipur: Just before the IPL match, once again the case of black marketing of tickets and complimentary passes has picked up pace. The latest incident started in the Rajasthan State Sports Council

Two labourers die of electrocution while digging well in Barmer

Mukesh Mathrani

Barmer: Two labourers died of electrocution while digging an open well at Kaprau village under the Chohtan police station area in Barmer district on Friday afternoon. Police reached the spot and recovered the bodies.

Bhuttaram Bishnoi, station house officer at Chohtan police station confirmed the report.

Police identified the deceased as Jagdish (20)

son of Sangaram Jat, a resident of Ishwarpura, and Jagdish (25) Punmaram Jat, a resident of Saiyon Ka Tala.

As per police, when they started the drilling machine, both labourers got electrocuted. On hearing their cries, people standing nearby immediately switched off the power and pulled both the labourers out of the well. However, they were taken to the hospital, but the doctor declared them dead.

at Sawai Mansingh Stadium when the Vice-President of the Sports Council accused the officers and personnel of his own department of selling complimentary passes in black. Vice-President Satveer

Chowdhary duly informed these allegations to the secretary through a written complaint letter and demanded action. Chowdhary said that whenever an IPL match is organised, complimentary

passes of a fixed quota are allotted to the Sports Council personnel. But he received a complaint that some employees of the Sports Council and people associated with the management were selling the

passes in black. These complaints have been conveyed to the Secretary of the Sports Council. Chaudhary said that efforts are being made to ensure that only they get their share of passes.

CM okays `11.87 cr for

First India Bureau Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of `11.87 crore for the purchase of 125 new vehicles for the District Pools and Revenue Board.

According to the proposal, 85 of these vehicles will be used for newly created ADM/SDM and for the replacement of unusable vehicles.

Along with this, 40 vehicles will be used for the newly created or upgraded tehsil offices in the Revenue Division.

It is noteworthy that in the budget of the year 2023-24, the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had announced to provide new vehicles with a view to increase the efficiency of the district administration.

The Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved multiple other proposals and development works.

`6.44 CRORE FOR CONSERVATION AND RENOVATION OF TEMPLES & MONUMENTS

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 6.44 crore for the conservation and renovation of various temples and monuments of the state. Various facilities including conservation and restoration works will be developed at Shiv temples in Thawla and Jasnagar in Nagaur, Barahi Mata Temple in Alwar, Machadi Fort and Rani Ka Kuan and Kishori Mahal in Bharatpur. Funds for this will be made available from the Tourism Development Fund. With this decision, the important temples and monuments will be rejuvenatedand local tourism will also get a boost.

`17.70 CRORE FOR NEW GOVERNMENT NURSING COLLEGES IN STATE

Jaipur: New government nursing colleges will be opened at Masuda in Ajmer, Rawatbhata in Chittorgarh, and Nawan in Nagaur. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial provision of `17.70 crore for the operation of new colleges. Approval has also been given to create 24 new posts for each college such as, 1 post each of Princi pal, Vice-Principal, Professor, 2 posts of Associate Pro fessor. Likewise, many other posts have also been approved.

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CM APPROVES `791.50 CRORE FOR TRIBAL DEVP FUND

PGKS CAMPAIGN: CM NODS FOR PROPOSAL TO REGISTER DOCS

MLA LAD SCHEME: AMENDMENT IN LIST OF WORKS APPROVED

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the amendment in the list of permitted works of MLA Local Area Development Scheme (MLA LAD) Guidelines-2018. With this, fencing of government and community assets/ lands can be done to protect them from encroachment Also, with this decision, important government and community assets/ land will be protected from encroachers and their misuse will be prevented. It is notable that the Chief nounced in this regard in the budget year

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the financial proposal of `791.50 crore for the Tribal Development Fund. Various schemes and programmes will be conducted for the development of Scheduled Tribes with the fund. Works related to the construction and renovation of residential schools, and hostels, construction of Maa-Badi centers, solar-based lift irrigation project, development of infrastructure for sports, conservation of historical and religious places, etc. can be done. s

Jaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to register the documents of renunciation in the camps organised during the Prashasan Gaon Ke Sang campaign-2023. As per proposal, in the registration sub-districts where sub-registrars have been appointed, the tehsildars and naib tehsildars have been authorised to execute the registration work of relinquishment during the PGKS campaign-2023. With this, all the work including relinquishment of rights in the camps will be easily done at one place.

PROPOSAL TO OPEN BCMHO’S OFFICE IN 39 PANCHAYAT SAMITIS GETS NOD

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to open the office of Block Chief Medical and Health Officer in 39 Panchayat Samitis of the state.

Gehlot has also approved the proposal for the creation of 195 new posts for the smooth operation of these offices. According to the proposal, these offices will be opened in the committees 9 panchayats of Barmer, 5 of Udaipur and Dungarpur, 3 of Nagaur, 2 of Jaipur, Jhalawar, and Banswara, and 1 panchayat of Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Churu, Dausa, Dholpur, Ganganagar, Jodhpur, Karauli, Sawaimadhopur, and Sikar.

Five truck drivers beaten up; four accused detained

Jaipur (PTI): Four persons have been detained after 5 truck drivers were allegedly beaten up by some people on the suspicion of smuggling cattle in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district, police said on Friday.

Mother-daughter duo drown in pond in Churu

First India Bureau Churu: A 25-year-old woman and her daughter were drowned in a pond in Churu district on Friday, police said adding that the deceased has been identified as Sanju and her two-and-a-half year daughter Kumari Siya.

“The incident took place in Anand Singh Pura village of Tara Nagar Tehsil when the girl was playing near the pond & fell into it, following which, her mother too jumped into the water to save her daughter. But, both of them drowned,” police said. Their bodies were fished out of the water and sent to a hospital.

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Kishangarh Deputy Superintendent of Police Manish Sharma said the incident occurred on Thursday night when the trucks

were transporting cattle to Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Upon reaching Kishangarh, the

trucks were stopped and the drivers were thrashed on suspicion of smuggling cattle. A

team of police personnel rushed to the spot and intervened and dispersed the mob, Sharma said. Based on a complaint lodged by one of the drivers, the police registered a case and detained four persons, he said, adding the drivers received minor injuries and their condition was stated to be stable after treatment.

HUGE WIN OVER RAJASTHAN ROYALS

Gujarat Titans’ Rashid Khan celebrates the dismissal of Rajasthan Royals’ Ravichandran Ashwin during their IPL match, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur on Friday. —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the IPL 2023 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur, on Friday.

Rajasthan Royals fans take a selfie during the match on Friday.

A fan of Rajasthan Royals showing support to the team.

The police officials with the family members of the deceased in the mortuary of a hospital on Friday. A case has also been registered.

The case is being investigated by Tara Nagar SDM.

A view of the full moon seen during the IPL match, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur on Friday.

Gujarat Titans bowler Rashid Khan reacts during the IPL 2023 cricket match between RR and GT at SMS Stadium, in Jaipur on Friday.

As per police, the drivers received minor injuries. Mob stopping the truck in which cattle was being transported.

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Gehlot participated in the concluding ceremony of the five-day Shatchandi Nava Kund Mahayagya at Kuldevi

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Nathdwara: CM

Ashok Gehlot is regularly inspecting the inflation relief camps started in different districts to provide benefits of 10 schemes under one roof to the people of the state. In this connection, on Friday, Gehlot interacted with the beneficiaries after visiting inflation relief camps in Nathdwara.

Earlier, Chief Minister Gehlot addressed the youth by inaugurat-

ing the two-day Haldighati Youth Festival at Vishwas Swaroopam in Nathdwara and listed the achievements of his government’s work.

Assembly Speaker Dr CP Joshi, Cabinet Minister Udayalal Anjana, State Minister Ashok Chandna, Youth Board President Sitaram Lamba were present.

Gehlot said that the central government should enact a law on Right to Health and Social Security. “Today it is most needed in the

country. The time has come when the people of the country should be given the right to health and social security. The UPA government gave rights to people by enacting laws on RTE, RTI and Food Security and today people are getting more benefits from them,” Gehlot said, further adding, “By enacting a law on RTH, we have given right to health to people of the state. It is being discussed a lot across the country.

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First India Bureau

Kota: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday attended the mass marriage ceremony of Bairwa Samaj at Kumbha Stadium in Bundi.

Congratulating the newly married couples, he said that mass marriage functions are a sign of positive change in the society.

“Today is the auspicious day of Buddha Purnima and the beginning of a new life for newly wed couples. Apart from making their family life happy, they should also take a pledge to work together for the betterment of the society on this day,” he said.

Birla also participated in Shatchandi Mahayagya at Dadhiti Mateshwari Temple on Jaipur Road. Birla said that such events are the reflection of glorious culture of India.

Taking inspiration from Birla, in the mass marriage ceremony of Bhil Samaj organised in

Khairabad, all the sections of the society together performed ‘Kanyadan’ of daughters.

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On the allegation made by PM Modi on the Congress regarding Rajasthan bomb blast, Gehlot said that if the PM speaks like this, then you can understand in which direction the politics is going. “Serial blasts took place during the tenure of his government. The investigation took place during

his rule only. The death penalty was given in our regime. They were arrested and released by the HC due to technical reasons, then they will go to the SC. If the PM speaks in such sensitive matters, then a good message will not be given. On the contrary, people will get confused,” he said. Gehlot, who reached

Kanevari Mata and Kala Bhairu Ji Temple of Mali Samaj in Bhilmagara village of Ghosundi Panchayat of Amet. He announced to develop Kannevari Mata under Temple tourism & announced Rs one crore to develop the temple. While addressing the gathering, the CM said, “Today, un-

Ajmer, met the beneficiaries during Mehangai Rahat camp at Vijay Laxmi Park. He apologised for coming late & thanked people for their zeal. He inaugurated elevated road worth Rs 252 cr built under Smart City Project. With this elevated road, thousands of people will be able to get rid of the daily traffic problem.

der Cong govt’s rule all problems of people are being solved. A memorandum was submitted

to the Chief Minister on behalf of the All Rajasthan Yoga Instructor Federation.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to open a permanent bench of ‘Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal’ in Jodhpur. This bench will be operated in court number-19 of the old heritage building of Jodhpur High Court. Gehlot has taken this decision keeping in view the convenience of the state person nel. The Chief Minister has also

approved the creation of a total of 13 posts in this permanent bench including 2 posts of Member, 1 Assistant Registrar, 2 Information Assistant, 2 Senior Asst, 3 Junior Asst and 3 Personal Asst Grade-2. A financial provision of Rs 25 lakh has been made for necessary equipment and furniture for the office. With this, cases related to personnel like pension, salary fixation, promotion etc. will be resolved quickly.

CM APPROVES `18 CR FOR BUS STAND IN JODH

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has given financial approval of Rs 18 crore for the construction of modern bus stand in Jodhpur. This bus stand will be built in Paota fruit-vegetable market area of the city. It will also be connected by footbridge to Rai Ke Bagh railway station. With the construction of this bus stand equipped with modern facilities, on one hand, better facilities will be available to the passengers, on the other hand, there will be ease in movement and stoppage of buses.

BARC TRP ratings: Bharat 24 leads the pack!

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New Delhi : The National Hindi News Channel “Bharat-24”, which was launched only 9 months ago, has surprised everyone in the television industry by taking a quantum jump in the TRP ratings this week. In the ratings declared by BARC on Friday morning, the ratings and market share of “Bharat-24” has increased from 0.6 to 2%. According to market sources, if this

channel continues to grow at the same pace, then it can even overtake the Good News Today of the India Today Group.

According to sources, this long jump of “Bharat-24” has directly affected News-24 channel, whose ratings/market share has come down from 5.7% to 3.2% which can directly affect the Ad revenue of the channel.

In the rating of the free platform market released by BARC, the

rating or market share of ‘Bharat-24’ has reached 6%, extremely close to ABP news’s 6.6% share in the free platform market. However, as far as the reach of Free Dish is concerned, “Bharat-24” with its 1.54 Cr reach has overtaken ABP news (1.45 Cr). It is noteworthy that after leaving behind ABP News in Free Dish Reach,

“Bharat-24” has now come close to Times Now Navbharat (1.55 Cr) and India TV (1.57 Cr).

Significantly, in the Free platform market, ‘Bharat-24’ with its 6% rating has already overtaken News Nation channel with 5.1% rating or market share as well as News Nation’s Free Dish reach of 1.26Cr. After BARC ratings, there was festive joy in the channel’s office in Noida and the staff expressed their

happiness by distributing ‘laddoos’ and ‘kachoris.’ Channel’s Chief Business Officer Manoj Jagyasi said that after the increase in the ratings of the channel, the channel is getting tremendous response in the ad market.

On this occasion the CEO of the channel Dr Jagdeesh Chandra said that on principle of ‘Khabar Hi Jeevan Hai,’ the channel has carved a niche for itself in the news market in just a span of 8 months.

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Jhalawar: Former CM

Vasundhara Raje on Friday, said that even today there is not as much equality between men and women in the society as it should be.

She said that attention is paid to the education of boys in small villages but not that much on the education of girls. Raje said that along with the good initiatives like mass marriage programmes, people should also organise camps for girl child education so that the entire society can be educated.

Raje was speaking at the mass marriage programme of Gurjar and Goswami communities.

She said that when she came to Hadauti 3 decades ago, the condition was quite different.

The former CM said that in these decades, Jhalawar witnessed many major positive changes.

She said that there was a time when the people of this place had to go to Kota for treatment, but today there is a medical college here.

“Today there are many irrigation projects for the farmers who have been yearning for irrigation for years. There are big institutions for education and adequate infrastructure is there. This is the result of our team,” she said.

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she had to attend this programme of Gurjar Samaj. She said that she can’t be separated from the Gurjar Samaj. “We are bound with each other by a strong thread because I am the ‘Samdhan’ of this Samaj,” she said. Raje said that she takes all communities along with her. “Our PM’s mantra is Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. We are moving forward with this in mind,” she said.

Dhariwal to meet people under ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo’ drive

First India Bureau

Kota: UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal is on a 3-day visit to Kota from today. During his tour, he will participate in various programmes and interact with the residents under the ‘Haath se Haath Jodo’ campaign. A padyatra will be taken out in two shifts in the morning and evening in Ward No. 11 and 61 from May 6 to

May 8 under the leadership of Dhariwal. People’s representatives and Congress workers of the area, including PCC member Amit Dhariwal will participate in the yatra.

Shanti Dhariwal and Amit Dhariwal have been meeting people of the area through padyatras. They have taken feedback from residents about the development works. Discussing about relief camps, they have appealed to people to take advantage of govt’s welfare schemes. They have been listenening to people’s problems and instructing officials to resolve them at the earliest.

One of life’s greatest lessons which we do not understand, is that we always get what is in our highest interest, not just what ‘we’ want.

CM Ashok Gehlot being felicitated by presenting him with a painting of Lord Shrinathji by Dr CP Joshi and Sitaram Lamba during the two day long Haldighati Yuva Mahotsav being held at Rajsamand on Friday. Also seen here is Udailal Anjana and others.

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CM Ashok Gehlot being welcomed by applying a ‘tilak’ on his forehead during the concluding ceremony of ‘Satchandi Navkund Mahayagya’ at Bheel Magra village in Rajsamand dist on Friday.

CM Gehlot with Dharmendra Rathore arrives in Ajmer on Friday.

Om Birla addresses peoples’ concerns during the Jansunwai held at the Camp Office in Kota on Friday.

Om Birla being welcomed during the mass marriage ceremony of Bhil community at Khairabad town in Kota district on Friday.

Vasundhara Raje interacts with brides during the mass marriage ceremony of Gurjar community in Jhalawar on Thursday.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot affectionately meets and interacts with freedom fighter Madan Mohan Somatiya at New Cottage in Nathdwara on Friday.

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Classic Beauty The Timeless Elegance of

City First brings to you the alluring odyssey of Aayushi Dholakia, a remarkably gifted and dynamic damsel, who soared to the pinnacle of triumph as the distinguished anchor of the esteemed Miss Teen Diva 2022!

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Aayushi Dholakia is a name that resonates with beauty, confidence, and perseverance. Aayushi made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Teen International crown in the pageant’s 27-year history. The beauty was crowned Miss Teen International 2019 on December 19, in New Delhi, competing against 20 other contestants from around the globe.

In an exclusive interview with City First, Aayushi shares the story of her journey, the support of her family, and her passion for the entertainment industry. “My dad is a doctor, and my mom is a fashion designer. I have got the best of both worlds as I have a completely academic background while also getting a hint of the world of performing arts. My parents never confined me to focus on one particular field and never wanted me to pursue a medical degree. They have always supported and taught me to do what I love and go for the career that I want to pursue, which is best for my future.”

Reflecting on her journey, Aayushi says, “The entire pageant journey was quite enriching, and my journey after winning Miss Teen International has been more eventful because I got to discover and explore the other possibilities I have in life. I have started getting into acting, hosting, and broadcasting. Aayushi conveyed her deepest appreciation and gratitude towards the esteemed Glamanand Group, led by the visionary Nikhil Anand and Jagdeesh Chandra, for bestowing upon her the exception-

al opportunity to flaunt her proficiency as a host and display her innate talents with elegance and finesse. Their unwavering support and guidance throughout her remarkable journey have undoubtedly played a pivotal role in shaping her career and realizing her dreams.

Aayushi’s source of inspiration and role model is the former Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen. “I look up to her not only because she made our country proud by winning the Miss Universe title, but also admire how empowered she is. She is a woman of her word and does what she says. She is a genuine personality. It is really inspiring how she manages her family and work, and striking the right balance is something we can learn from her.”

Aayushi’s motto in life is “FOOD,” where F stands for focus, O for optimism, the second O for observation, and D for discipline. “Discipline and determination are what you need in life to achieve great success. So this is my ‘FOOD’ formula.”

Aayushi’s passion for the entertainment industry and her determination to succeed make her an inspiration to many young aspiring models and actresses. Her journey so far has been amazing, and she is focused on achieving her child-

HEALTH PERSONALITY & Boost your

Dr Archit Tiwari, who has been awarded the Fellow of the Indian Society Of Oral Implantologist (F.I.S.O.I) and Diplomate in Oral Implantology by the World Congress of Oral Implantology (Japan) for his work in the field of dental implants, completed his graduation in 2017 and an internship from Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur. In an exclusive interview with City First, Dr Tiwari talks about Sports dentistry, general care, cosmetic dentistry and dental implants!

Dr Archit, you are a certified sports dentist, how is it different from a regular dentist?

Dr Archit Tiwari emphasizes prevention as well as personalized attention, offering complete dental services in all areas including general care, cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. Fear of going to the dentist affects over 90% of people. Dental avoidance, the noise of drills, the fear of pain, phobia, inhibition and other concerns contribute to dental stress and anxiety. Dr Tiwari's desire to give the most comfortable dental experience possible has motivated him to import and implement the latest dental technology at Impladent, Tilak Nagar, Jaipur, from the ambience to treatment rooms and dental chairs. With sophisticated technology and one of the finest dentists in the world, he practices almost painless procedures for precise outcomes.

Sports dentistry is one of the most recent and upcoming fields in dentistry. It mainly includes the prevention and management of athletics-r elated orofacial injuries and associated oral diseases. Customised mouthguards are fabricated for athletes so that it fits properly and saves the oral cavity from any oral injuries while playing.

What attracted you to dentistry?

I have acknowledged and admired this profession since childhood and had the privilege to learn under the best that is my mother Dr Anjali Dave Tiwari, an ardent Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who has inspired me every day with her compassion towards patient care.

What is the role of implantology in dental options for the elderly?

There isn’t really any age which is considered ‘too old for dental implant treatment’. A reasonably healthy person can safely and predictably have implants placed resulting in a vastly improved quality of life, assisting them to maintain a balanced nutritious diet and active lifestyle; remaining every bit as confident and socially engaging as a person with their natural teeth.

You also have a charity clinic at Jagatpura, how did that come about and how does it function?

Dr Archit Tiwari completed his junior residency in the Dept. of Maxillofacial Surgery at the prestigious VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. He is the youngest implantologist in the country and has received various awards.

Dr Archit Tiwari is also a certified Sports dentist by the Institute of Sports Science & Technology. He specialised in making customised mouthguards for athletes & managing OroFacial Injuries. He is also a sports dentist at the sports injury centre, SMS Stadium Jaipur. Dr Archit is Asso. Fellow in Laser Dentistry By World Clinical Laser Institute (USA). He is even appointed as an Honorary Consultant dentist to the Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar & his family. Affordable dental treatment, state-of-the-art facility, world-class technology and soothing ambience have positioned him in such a way to attract patients and celebrities from all across.

We have our charity clinic at Jagatpura, where we treat patients for the majority of treatments obtaining zero monetary benefits & provide some treatments at a very low and affordable cost. We started this because I used to experience regularly in my practice that many people want to get good quality treatment done and are in major pain but unfortunately, they cannot afford private clinics and face a lot of challenges in terms of hygiene and

You have been appointed as Honorary Consultant dentist to the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar & his family, how did this happen?

Hon’ble VP sir is very close to our family and in the initial days of his law practice, he use to be a close associate of my grandfather Justice VS Dave. He has been taking dental treatment from my mother Dr Anjali Dave Tiwari and now I am fortunate enough to fill her shoes as I have been appointed the Hony Consultant Dentist to Hon’Ble VP Sir.

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are often seen treating fans with their romantic pictures on social media. As soon as they post a picture, it takes over the Internet in no time. On Friday morning, Virat decided to surprise fans by sharing a beautiful picture with his wife. It seems like the power couple enjoyed an intimate dinner date in Delhi.

sporting an orange dress featuring balloon sleeves while Virat looked dapper in an all-black outfit. The couple always manages to complement each other. They were seen flashing their milliondollar smiles as they

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hloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s baby boy’s name has been finally revealed. The 38-yearold reality star welcomed her second child with on-againoff-again beau in July last year via a surrogacy. Since then, the couple has remained tight-lipped about the name of their son. However, it has now been finally re-and Tristan’s son has been named Tatum Robert. Yes, that’s right! It was last month when Khloe revealed, that just like her firstborn, i.e. her daughter True’s name starts with ‘T’, she would like to name her son with something beginning with T. However, she has been hesitant to announce the name in public, especially after the drama

open for the petitioners to move to the appropriate High Court having jurisdiction.

Later, the case went to Kerela High Court and Chennai High Court.

Ameet Naik, Managing Partner of Naik, Naik and Company represented the producers of the film Vipul Shah and Sunshine Pictures Pvt. Ltd. and opposed the grant of any reliefs against the release and exploitation of the film. Naik pointed out that the film carries a disclaimer that it is a work of fiction and does not claim ‘historical and

factual accuracy’. He also pointed out that CBFC, which is a statutory body competent to certify films has found the film to be in conformity with the Guidelines and fit for public exhibition. Both the courts refused to grant any relief against the filmmakers and the film. The Division Bench of Kerela High Court, after watching the teaser and trailer of the film observed that there is no allegation against Islam and there is nothing offensive to any particular community as a whole. The court

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n a recent viral video, North West can be seen waiting outside at the Met Gala on Monday while mother Kim Kardashian walked the red carpet. In the viral video, North can be seen standing by herself as her mother was seen posing for photographers just a few feet away. Fans have mixed reactions to the viral TikTok. The caption read, “Kim just left north on the street.” However, it should be noted that several bodyguards and handlers were surrounding North West. The background voice in the video can be heard saying, “Wait, she’s so overwhelmed. She looks lost.”Kylie Jenner

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BEAUTY AND GRACE PERSONIFIED

The INIFD Ghatkopar, a leading design institute, organised a fashion event called ‘Eleganza’ in Dublin Square at Phoenix Market City Mall in Kurla on Friday. Jagdeesh Chandra along with Anil Khosla, the CEO of INIFD Ghatkopar, Mumbai graced the event as the chief guests. The event was spearheaded by Ritika Singh and Raghvendra Singh Baghel. Karemma Khan, Miss Teen World India 2022 was another gorgeous highlight of the evening, as she was seen slaying in an off-shoulder and long slit sequin dress. ‘Eleganza’ showcased the latest trends and designs in the fashion industry and was a huge success. —ROKHSHAN

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FREEDOM OF PRESS

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a tubewell on Ward 142 Bohra Ji Ka Bagh Tonk Road. Local councillor Himanshu Jain explained that the area surrounding Bohra Ji Ka Bagh and nearby colonies had been facing a water problem. As per the demand of the locals, Saraf put up the tube well, which will provide seemless water flow to the colony residents. Lalit Bhardwaj, Girish Parik, Aniruddh Sharma, Virochan Sharma, Surendra Saini, Paramanand Sharma, Muralidhar Yadav, Jugalkishor Pareek, Trilokchand, Latika Sharma, Vibha Sharma, Rajul Joshi and other dignitaries were present during the inauguration.

PCITY FIRST ublic Health Engineering Minister Dr Mahesh Joshi said that the right to dissent in the press is the mantra of democracy, and every possible effort should be made to protect it. He was addressing as the chief guest at a dialogue on ‘Freedom of the Press in India’ organised by Bharat Seva Sansthan and JKK on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day at Rangayan Auditorium of JKK on Wednesday.

Dr Joshi said that just as the availability of water on a planet proves the existence of life there, in the same

HAPPY B’DAY!

Vedanta Gyan International School organised a program on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The cultural department of the school arranged a program in which the students shed light on the life of Lord Buddha while expressing their thoughts. Director Brijendra Sharma familiarized the students with the teachings of Lord Buddha. He informed that Buddhism has been propagated in 175 out of 212 countries in the world. The final teaching of Buddha was to “be a light unto yourself”. On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the school distributed bird feeders to all teachers and students.

way, the right to dissent to the press tells the survival of democracy. He told that former PM late Rajiv Gandhi had brought a bill regarding press freedom. Which he withdrew after protests from journalists. Such

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an example is not possible in the present scenario.

Chairman of RAJSICO and Vice President of Bharat Seva Sansthan, Rajiv Arora said that the press is the fourth pillar of democracy. He also expressed

concern over the drop in the country’s rank of press freedom globally. He termed paid news as the biggest concern for the freedom of the press and stressed the need to think deeply about it and find a solution.

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SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL!

The eight-day long summer film festival “100 Years of Warner Brothers” commenced on Friday at Mirage Entertainment Paradise. All eight series of Harry Potter, released so far, will be screened during the festival. The films will be shown in 2D. The special feature is that recliner seat tickets will also be available for only 99 rupees. This way, Harry Potter fans can enjoy the film with their family and friends. The festival has been initiated by the Mirage Group post-COVID to connect viewers with cinema. Meanwhile, mango lovers can also enjoy the Mango Festival with Mango Lovers Film Festival running until May 21.

WEDDING BELLS!

To mark Abdominal Cancer Day, an Abdominal Cancer Awareness Mega Show will be held at the Birla Auditorium, Jaipur on May 19. Mukesh Mishra, the chief convenor of the program, announced on Friday that a global campaign for Abdominal Cancer awareness is being organised under the leadership of Dr Sundeep Jain and the Abdominal Cancer Trust. The event will feature a talk show with Dr Sundeep Jain, the founder of Abdominal Cancer Day and performances by Kabir Cafe, one of India’s most famous folk-fusion bands.

The birthday of IAS Pratibha Verma, IAS Mahesh Chandra and IAS Omprakash Bairwa was on Friday, May 5. We wish them all the best.

The grand wedding ceremony of Abin Shajan, son of Shajan Varghese and Aleyamma Shajan with Rani Roy, daughter of Roy George and Rani Roy took place at St Marys Malankara Catholic Church, Ayoor on Monday, May 1. Family and friends reached to bless the newlyweds and wished them a happy married life ahead.

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

The International Astrology Conference was organised by SBC in Dubai recently. Jaipur’s famous astrologer and spiritual healer Megha Sharma was honoured on the occasion and the research presented by her on Sidus Mantra was highly appreciated by the representatives of different countries. Several renowned personalities including astrologer and professor Dr Kriti Wazir, Dr HS Rawat and Acharya Anil Vashisht graced the event with their presence.

The Future Lab, a cutting-edge laboratory dedicated to space science, will be inaugurated on May 6 on Saraswati Marg, Banipark. The announcement was made by the director of the lab, Arpit Dugad, at a press conference held on Friday. The lab draws inspiration from India’s great scientists, Dr Sarabhai, Dr Bhabha and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and aims to inspire and educate students in rocket designing, assembling and launching, as well as space and astronomy. The chief guest for the inaugural session will be former ISRO member and space scientist Dr TP Shashi Kumar, alongside other eminent personalities in the field of space science.

Seedling Public School and Seedling International Academy held their Investiture Ceremony for the academic session 2023-24 on May 4 and

5. The CEO and Director of Seedling Group, Dr Sandeep Bakshi in his inspiring speech reiterated that the Council Body selection was an important part of the education process that enhanced leadership abilities in the children. He reiterated that leadership must not be dependent on titles and badges and youngsters must aspire to soar high, wherever they go and in whatever

they do. The event witnessed the introduction of the Junior School Council and the swearing-in of the new council members by Dr Sandeep Bakshi and Executive Director Dr Preeti Bakshi. Aditya Khandelwal and Saksham Khandelwal were elected as Deputy Head Boys, while Ayesha Rabbani and Tanisha Khattar were elected as Deputy Head Girls. Rafiya Khan was chosen as the Representative of Seedling International Academy for the Academic Session 2023-24, and the Junior School Captains are Garv Bhatia, Sejal Manglani, and Harshit Keswani. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

The organic Food Festival commenced on May 5 at Shilp Gram, JKK. The event will be organised till May 7. For the first time, this event is being organised by the Cooperative Department. About 50 stalls will be set up in this event. In which organic products will be displayed and sold, as well as attendees will be able to enjoy organic delicious dishes prepared on the spot.

Istanbul’s Wedding Magazine recently featured an article highlighting the grandeur of royal weddings in Rajasthan.

The International Destination Wedding Community Conference is an annual event held in Istanbul, with participation from wedding professionals from around the world. Thi s year, Sanjeev Kapoor from Bangalore and Jaideep Mehta from Ahmedabad will be representing India at the conference, sharing their insights on the latest wedding trends.

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Rajiv Arora addressing the audience

Alan Shajan, Rincy Alan, Rani Roy, Abin Shajan, Shajan Varghese and Ammu Shajan Newlyweds Rani Roy and Abin Shajan

Sandeep Bakshi and Preeti Bakshi during the investiture ceremony

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Manish Raisinghan with the models

Jagdeesh Chandra with Ashish Tiwari and Karemma Khan

Jagdeesh Chandra with Raghvendra Singh, Ritika Singh and Karemma Khan