First India-Jaipur Edition-9th April 2023

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UNION LAW MINISTER KIREN RIJIJU’S CAR HITS TRUCK ON WAY TO SRINAGAR, ALL SAFE

MURMU’S ‘SORTIED’ SATURDAY!

 The aircraft of President Murmu was flown by Group Captain Naveen Kumar, Commanding Officer of the 106 Squadron  Murmu was received at the air base by Air Marshal S P Dharkar, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

 President Droupadi Murmu is the third President after APJ Abdul Kalam and Pratibha Patil to take a

800 km/hr

The Sukhoi 30 MKI aircraft flew at a speed

2 km

The aircraft flew at a height above sea level

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TOP UKRAINE MINISTER TO VISIT INDIA, MAY SEEK HUMANITARIAN AID

MODI’S 2-DAY VISIT TO TELANGANA AND TAMIL NADU

All work, no week ‘ends’ for PM!

Moni Sharma

Chennai/Hyderabad:

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1) of Chennai International Airport and flagged off the Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express in Chennai on Saturday.

During the day, Modi also flagged off the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express and laid the foundation stone for about five projects during his visit to Hyderabad. PM Modi also launched a scathing attack on Telangana’s ruling BRS and its chief K Chandrashekar Rao, popularly known as KCR, , accus-

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ing them of obstructing centre’s development projects. Upon his arrival in the city, PM Modi held a roadshow and participated in the 125th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Ramakrishna Math. P5

CHENNAI

 Modi flags off Chennai-Coimbatore

Vande Bharat, opens new airport terminal

 Airport, Highway and Railway projects worth over `5,200 crore inaugurated here

 PM’s roadshow, participation in 125th Anniv celebrations of Ramakrishna Math

HYDERABAD

 PM flags off Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat, lays foundation for 5 projects

 AIIMS Bibinagar, the National Highway projects worth over `7,850 cr inaugurated

 Over 13 new Multi-Modal Transport Service (MMTS) services flagged off here

CM Gehlot approves new police offices, police stations & outposts in Rajasthan

` 201 crore for creation of 1,369 posts for the offices and necessary resources also approved

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: The state government is taking important decisions to further strengthen the law and order in the state and to ensure easy access to the common man. In this sequence, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has given approval to open new police offices, police stations and outposts in the state. He

CM Ashok Gehlot

has also approved about Rs 201 crore for the creation of 1369 posts for the offices and necessary resources.

With the decision of CM Gehlot, Additional Superintendent of Po-

lice offices will be opened in Weri (Bharatpur), Parbatsar (Nagaur), Khairwada (Udaipur), ADF (Dhaulpur) and Lalsot (Dausa).

For these offices, 1-1 post each of Additional

3 WOMEN POLICE STATIONS WILL OPEN For Mahila Police Stations in Didwana (Nagaur), Nawan (Nagaur) and Kotputli (Jaipur), 1 Sub Inspector, 4 Assistant Sub Inspector, 3 Head Constable and Constable with Driver, totalling 90 posts will be created.

Superintendent of Police, Assistant Sub-Inspector and Junior Assistant and 3-3 posts of constable and driver will be created in total 30 posts per office. Turn to P8

❍ RAJAGOPALACHARI’S GREAT-GRANDSON

Ex-Congress leader Kesavan joins BJP

I am pained at the non-cooperation of State govt in Centre’s projects.

This is affecting the dreams of the people of Telangana. I appeal to State govt to not allow any obstruction in developments being planned for Telangana people.

A few days ago some political parties went to the court seeking protection that no one should seek to inquire our books filled with corruption. They went to court, but court gave them a jolt.

—NARENDRA MODI, PRIME MINISTER

First India Bureau

New Delhi: CR Kesavan, great grandson of noted freedom fighter and India’s last governor general C Rajagopalachari, joined BJP on Saturday as the party aims to boost its pres-

Dalit woman raped & set afire in Barmer dies, protests erupt

Mukesh Mathrani and Ashok Shera

Barmer: A 30-year-old

Dalit woman who was allegedly raped and set afire by a man in Barmer district died during treatment at a government hospital in Jodhpur late on Friday night, police said on Saturday. The charge of murder was added to the FIR registered against the accused, Shakoor Khan who was arrested.

Opposition slammed CM Gehlot-led government over the incident

KIN, VILLAGERS STAGE

DHARNA IN JODHPUR

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and termed it ‘jungle raj’ in the state. The woman was allegedly raped and set ablaze by Khan at her house on April 6 and she had sustained around 50 per cent burns.

According to a complaint lodged by the victim’s husband, Khan

Jodhpur: There is tremendous anger among family members and people after the rape victim died during treatment on Saturday. The relatives and villagers of the deceased are sitting on a dharna in Jodhpur.

broke into his house on Thursday and raped his wife when she was alone at home. The accused poured an acid-like chemical on the woman, a mother of two, and set her on fire before fleeing, said SP Barmer Digant Anand. More on P3

ence in southern India. Kesavan, who was in Congress earlier, heaped praise on PM Narendra Modi for ushering in “tectonic” transformation in India with his people-centric policies, and corruption-free and inclusive governance.

OTHER TOP RAJ STORIES

The operation of Vande Bharat Express between Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer will begin on April 12. Modi will inaugurate the train virtually from New Delhi, stated official release. P3

Two children burnt alive in Jalore as hut catches fire in Jalore’s Raniwada tehsil area on Saturday. Parents were working in the farm nearby, they tried to save kids but could not be saved, police said. P7

Mutilated pieces of the body of an 11-year-old boy were found in the field, police officer said on Saturday. The missing case was registered four days back at Batoda police station. P7

CR Kesavan joins BJP in the presence of Union Minister VK Singh, Anil Baluni at the party headquarters, in New Delhi on Saturday.

PM Narendra Modi with MK Stalin in Chennai on Saturday. PM Narendra Modi being greeted by G Kishan Reddy in Hyderabad on Saturday.

DAROMAT, SPREAD LIGHT!

Youth Congress workers gathered at the statue of Pandit Nehru near Albert Hall and marched till Gandhi Circle, JLN Marg. The torchlight procession was around 2 kilometers long. “Centre is bent on making Loktantra a ‘Mutetantra’.

Everyone has the right to speak their mind in a democracy. 95% opposition leaders are being targeted by ED, CBI and it unfortunate attitude of the Central government towards the Leaders of the Opposition. Congress will continue to raise the voice of the country’s youth and the unemployed,” said former deputy CM Sachin Pilot.

Bike-borne miscreants attack hotel in Jaipur

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A hotel in Jaipur was attacked by bike-borne miscreants on Friday after an argument. The miscreants pelted stones at the hotel and the car parked outside and broke glasses using sticks. A report has been lodged by the hotel owner at Chitrakoot police station.

SHO (Chitrakoot)

Gunjan Soni said that Dushyant Singhal, the owner of Jaya Palace, near Dhawas Pulia, lodged a complaint. He said that around 1 am, two on a bike came to the hotel. They had an altercation with him re-

Rathore meets blast victims’ families

First India Bureau

BJP, in wake of the acquittal order, blamed the Congress govt for weak lobbying in the case

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly Rajendra

Rathore on Saturday met 2008 Jaipur serial bomb blast victims at their residence to express solidarity with them following the acquittal of all accused in the case.

The blasts had claimed 71 lives and injured 185 others.

BJP in the wake of the acquittal order

blamed the Congress government for weak lobbying in the case.

“We have met family members of blast victims. We will make a special package for them if BJP comes to power and will try for their rehabilitation,” Rathore told reporters here.

Asked whether BJP will take up the matter in the Supreme Court, Rathore said the party has made a strategy and talks on it are on.

RAJENDRA RATHORE MAY CONTEST ELECTIONS FROM CIVIL LINES!

Jaipur: Former state president Arun Chaturvedi, while addressing the media at the BJP state office, said that the Congress government has been insensitive towards the Jaipur bomb blast incident.

“It is the duty of the state government that they should appeal. But if we victims appeal to us, then we too will knock on the doors of the Supreme Court and hire top lawyers,” he said.

Rajasthan High Court had on March 29 acquitted four accused who were sentenced to death by a special court in 2019. The high court also pulled up the probe agency for poor investigation.

Jaipur: After Rajendra Rathore was elevated to the post of leader of the opposition, speculations are rife that he may contest the assembly elections from the Civil Lines constituency of Jaipur. Political circles are abuzz with speculations. A faction of the constituency recently met Rathore and suggested he contest the next election from civil lines. Significantly, Rathore lives in the civil lines area. His residence is barely 500 meters from the residence of civil lines MLA and food and civil supplies minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas.

“On April 12, the BJP along with the families of the victims will gather at the Ramlila Maidan to protest against the Congress government for acquitting the blast convicts. A candle march will be taken out up to Hanuman Mandir Sanganeri Gate, the blast site. On behalf of the victims’ family, the work of filing SLP has started in the Supreme Court and soon a petition will be filed.

Beniwal puts up show of political strength from Jaipur to Delhi FELICITATION!

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Ahead of the elections, Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) convenor and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal has given clear indication that he is eying at least 35 assemblies and 5 lok sabha seats and will go for alliance with any party on the basis of this target.

He has put up a show of political strength from Jaipur to Delhi and made it clear that he will maintain the party and symbol of

‘Bottle’, and his target is 35 assembly and 5 Lok Sabha seats.

A Jat leader Beniwal is considering making farmers’ politics his centre in the state. A considerable Jat bank behind him is likely to disturb equations for Congress. At the same time, BJP is working on a strategy to keep him aligned with the party.

Chaturvedi said that punishing the culprits was not the priority of the state Congress government. BJP State President CP Joshi and Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore met the victims’ families and expressed condolences.

Chaturvedi said that even after 12 days, no concrete step has been

taken by the Rajasthan government to punish the culprits. He said that the case was not transferred to the NIA. He said that during the fouryear rule of the Congress government, organizations like PFI, which had links with terrorists, organized rallies with the permission of the govt.

garding a transaction and the two left. Later, they came with their companions and attacked the hotel with sticks and rods. The miscreants then fled. Police are scanning the CCTV camera footage installed around the crime scene to nab the miscreants.

CP Joshi to visit Assam, will also meet Gulab Chand Kataria

First India Bureau

Jaipur: BJP State President CP Joshi will meet Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria in Guwahati. He will leave for Guwahati today. During the Assam visit, Joshi will hold a courtesy meeting with Kataria, the former leader of opposition of Rajasthan. He will also visit the famous Kamakhya temple and will offer prayers there. Joshi is also scheduled to attend a programme of Marwari community. Dozens of Marwari organisations will felicitate Joshi.

Lover slaps girl in college bus and threatens to throw acid

The accused first assaulted the girl, then pulled her hair & slapped her

First India Bureau

Dairy

booth allocation: Soni asks officials to fix irregularities

First India Bureau

Jaipur: In a case related to the allocation of dairy booths in Municipal Corporation Greater,

JDA removes encroachment near Dravyavati River bank

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The enforcement wing of Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) on Saturday took action against an illegal colony being developed in the catchment area of the Dravyavati River. Officials informed that a colony was being developed by joining private and govt land near the Sanga Setu Bridge in the Sanganer area.

“It is for the fourth consecutive time that JDA action was taken on the said land. The land mafias had even previous-

ly tried to construct roads and houses in the government land, but they were immediately razed by the police. The land falls in the catchment area of the Dravyavati River. The enforcement wing demolished the construction and removed the road on the eight-bigha land,” said officials.

Jaipur: A case of molestation of a college student by an obsessed lover has come to the fore in the city. The accused first assaulted the girl student after forcibly stopping the college bus and then pulled her hair and slapped her. He ran away, threatening to pour acid and kill her if she ditched him. The victim has lodged a report against the accused at Chitrakoot police station. As per the police, a 19-year-old college student, a resident of Jhotwara, has lodged the report. The victim girl once lived with his family in the neighborhood.

Being a neighbour, the accused Shubham Shekhawat was a frequent visitor to her house. About a year and a half ago, she

JAIPUR: GIRL RAPED BY FRIEND, FILMS OBSCENE VIDEOS

Jaipur: A case of rape and then blackmailing has come to light with a college student after befriending her. During the rape, the accused made a pornographic video of her and threatened to make the obscene video viral, if the demand of Rs 1 lakh isn’t fulfilled. The victim has lodged a report against the accused at Kardhani police station. Police said that a 20-year-old girl resident of Lalkothi has lodged the report. The victim girl is studying in college and 4 months ago, she met a boy named Hemant Yadav.

shifted with her family to some other place. It is alleged that since then, Shubham Shekhawat tried to talk to her over the phone. However, the victim re-

MINOR RAPED BY SOCIAL MEDIA FRIEND, HELD

Jaipur: A case of rape of a minor girl by an Instagram friend has come to the fore in the Khatipur area of the city. The accused barged into victim’s home on the pretext of meeting and raped her. On objecting to physical relations, the accused promised her marriage. When the victim informed about her ordeal to the family, the relatives called the accused youth and thrashed him. A report was lodged in the Jhotwara police station under the POCSO Act, and the accused youth was arrested on Wednesday evening.

fused to talk and blocked his number. Distressed by frequent calls of the accused Shubham she even changed her mobile number.

Rajendra Rathore visiting victims of Jaipur serial bomb blasts at their residence in Jaipur on Saturday.

Rajendra Rathore meeting victims of Jaipur serial bomb blasts at their residence and assuring them of getting justice.

Miscreants broke the glass by pelting stones at the hotel

Arun Chaturvedi, Ram Charan Bohra, Dr Somya, Ashok Singh and Raghav Sharma in Jaipur on Saturday.

Govt is insensitive; candle light march planned on April 12: BJP

2008 JAIPUR SERIAL BOMB BLAST

In a ceremony related to road safety in Rajasthan, (C) Bhanwar Lal Choudhary was appointed as the Chief Patron on Saturday. Choudhary being felicitated by GD Agarwal and Harinarayan Bairwa.

A Mashal March was held in support of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by the Rajasthan Youth Congress from from Albert Hall to Trimurti Circle in Jaipur on Saturday. Former deputy CM Sachin Pilot, Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, National President of Youth Congress Srinivas BV, MLA Mukesh Bhakar and thousands of Youth Congress members attended. —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

CP Joshi

BARMER WOMAN, WHO WAS SET AFIRE AFTER RAPE, DIES, FAMILY PROTESTS

HUE AND CRY ACROSS STATE!

Accused Shakur Khan has been sent to two days of police remand; Family demands `1 cr as compensation

Mukesh Mathrani, Ashok Shera, and Shiv Prakash Purohit

Barmer/Jodhpur: A 30-year-old Dalit woman who was allegedly raped and set afire by a man in Barmer district, died during treatment late on Friday night at a MDH hospital in Jodhpur. Nitesh Arya, additional superintendent of police at Balotra in Barmer confirmed the report. As the news spread, a large number of people from her community and Balotra region reached Jodhpur and protested. Family members have refused to accept the body.

A memorandum was also given, in which protestors demanded compensation of rupees one crore and a government job to the family and suspension of circle officer of Pachpadra and circle inspector of Balotra police station. Meanwhile leaving the body at mortuary of MDH hospital, protestors returned back to the Balotra where they launched a dharna. They said that till the demands are not met, they will not accept the body.

Additional district collector at Balotra Ashwin Panwar, who

NCW CHIEF WRITES TO DGP, SEEKS ACTION TAKEN REPORT

NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma has written to DGP Rajasthan to conduct a fair and time-bound investigation in the matter and if the allegations levelled are found to be true, an FIR be filed under relevant provisions of law. NCW has also sought free of cost medical treatment for the victim. A detailed action taken report must be apprised to the Commission said NCW.

Congress responsible for Balotra incident: BJP

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur : The BJP leaders on Saturday cornered the State govt over rape and death of the Barmer woman.

BJP WANTS TO INCITE RIOTS FOR VOTES, SAYS PSK

Saturday.

BALOTRA TO REMAIN SHUT TODAY

Balotra bandh has been announced on Sunday on the call of Sarv Hindu Samaj to protest against the incident of rape and burning alive of a Dalit woman in Balotra, Barmer. BJP State Working Committee member Ganpat Bathia told that Deputy Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Satish Poonia will also be on Balotra visit.

went to the Jodhpur, said that they have tried to explain the family members and the assured them for maximum possible help but they refused. He confirmed that

ALL HAIL ‘HEALTH RIGHT’

Cong high command commends RTH Act

First India Bureau

Jaipur : The Right to Health bill got support of the Congress high command. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge first tweeted in support of RTH. Later, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera tweeted in support of the bill.

Congress high command called Health Minister Parsadi Lal Meena to New Delhi on Friday night and gave

instructions to him regarding the press conference in New Delhi. After this Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi put forward their views regarding the RTH bill.

Like the Old Pension Scheme, preparations are on for a nationwide campaign for the RTH Bill. Due to the plans of the government, the Congress high command had to favour CM Ashok Gehlot.

PARKING

the body has yet not been accepted and apart from some family members, protestors are demanding rupees one crore, a government job and action against some police officials.

Agniveer: Online

CEE exam from 17 to 26 April

First India Bureau Jaipur: HQ Recruiting Zone, Jaipur has informed that Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) for recruitment into Indian Army for the year 2023-24 will be conducted at multiple exam centres in nine cities across Rajasthan from 17 April to 26 April 2023. These cities include Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Kota, Sikar and Udaipur. Link to download Admit Card has already been sent to the candidates who had successfully registered themselves on Join Indian Army website. Candidates are advised to download the Admit Cards which contains the Exam Centre address and follow the instructions mentioned.

Jaipur: A day after a dalit woman was raped and set abaze in Barmer, food and civil supplies minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas on Saturday said that people who carry out such crime are mentally deranged and dangerous for the society.

Former deputy CM Sachin Pilot said that strict punishment should be given to criminals like these. At the same time, the minister targeted BJP over statements regarding the incident and said that BJP has no issue to raise and creating an atmosphere of hate in the country in order to garner votes.

On BJP leaders visiting the families of Jaipur blast victims in Jaipur, Khachariyawas said that the BJP is guilt conscious and wants to incite riots to win elections.

BJP State President CP Joshi said she died due to the negligence of the govt as the victim did not get proper treatment. “Such incidents day by day shows that women are not safe in Rajasthan. There was no blood unit in Balotra, so why was the woman not immediately referred to Jodhpur.. If anyone is responsible for the death of the woman, it is the Congress govt,” he said.

Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore blamed Gehlot for the “poor” law and order situation in the state. “The gruesome incident in which a married woman was raped and burnt alive is “a blot on the government”, he said. Union Jal Shakti Minister and Jodhpur MP Gajendra S Shekhawat alleged the woman died due to a delay in treatment. Deputy LoP Satish Poonia also held the govt responsible the woman’s death. MP Diya Kumari said that the barbarous act is a blot on the image of the entire State.

The case of a Dalit woman being raped and burnt to death with acid in Balotra has once again made it clear that no one is safe in Rajasthan anymore. Dalits and women certainly not. Suppressing this episode which shames humanity for a single day clarifies the condemnable and insensitive attitude of the Rajasthan Government. Strictest action should be taken against the culprits ASAP.

PM to flag off Raj’s 1st Vande Bharat express on April 12

Jaipur(ANI) : The operation of Vande Bharat Express between DelhiJaipur-Ajmer will begin on April 12. PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the train virtually from Delhi, stated an official release. Meanwhile, Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnav and all major ministers, MPs and MLAs will be present in Jaipur to inaugurate this train, which will depart from Jaipur at 12.30 pm.

Train operation will start from Jaipur.

Officials informed that fare for the trip between Jaipur to Delhi will range between Rs 695 to Rs 1,375.

Chief PRO of NWR Shashi Kiran said, “All preparations for the operation of the Vande Bharat Express train have been completed. Its trial run was completed recently. At the same time, the trial re-

port was also sent to the Railway Board by the North Western Railway.” He said that currently there will be a stoppage of the train in Gurgaon in Jaipur, Alwar. The Union Railway Minister noted that some technical changes are needed in this route before the operation.

4 dead, 4 injured in 2 separate road mishaps in Alwar

Ashvini Yadav

Alwar : Three people died and a child got seriously injured in a car accident on the DelhiMumbai Expressway in Alwar on Saturday. The dead include two women. Their bodies have been kept in the mortuary of Raini Hospital and the child has been referred to Alwar District Hospital.

Raini police said that the car rammed into a truck ahead. Three occupants of the car died

on the spot. The deceased have been identified as Anwar Jyoti Bohra (38), Mummy

Bohra (35), Jyoti Mala Gogai (48). Aarav Bohra (10) was injured. Police said that all were going

OVER 500 COVID CASES IN A WEEK

Corona cases have started rising again in Rajasthan. For third consecutive day, the cases of Covid are more than 100, due to which the rate of infection in the state has also reached close to 4%. In the last 24 hours, 137 new patients have been tested positive. Active cases stand at 496 in State. Considering last week report of State, 13,370 people were tested, out of which 508 people were found positive.

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

DGCA approves using 19 hangars at Jpr

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Now 33 aircrafts can be parked at the airport as opposed to 14,

Nineteen new parking lots were completed in Dec 2019. But approval for their use got cleared

Kashiram Choudhary

Jaipur : In good news for Jaipur airport, the airport administration has got approval for the use of 19 new parking lots. These parking lots were completed about three years ago, but could not be commissioned due to technical reasons. Now the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given permission to the airport administration to use them.

Now, 33 aircrafts can be parked at the airport as opposed to 14 aircraft. Nineteen new parking lots were completed in December

2019. But due to technical and administrative laxity, approval for their use could not be obtained. These parkings are modelled on

Tango Taxi, the taxiway connecting the main runway to the hangar. Now, it can accommodate aircraft up to category C and E. Category C i.e. Airbus 320 or Boeing 737 aircraft in which 165 to 220 passengers can travel. Seven more new parking lots are proposed, which will be of category E, which includes aircraft with a passenger capacity of 250 to 420. Jaipur airport will have 40 parking ways by next year.

to Gurgaon from R’bore. In another incident, a youth died in a car accident on the DelhiMumbai Expressway in Alwar, while three youths were injured. The injured are being treated at Alwar District Hospital. All are residents of Delhi. According to police, suddenly a bike came in front of the car and the car overturned.

10 labourers injured due to fire in Suncity Steel Factory

Jodhpur (FIB): Ten labourers were injured in Boranada area of Jodhpur on Saturday evening after a steel factory they were working in caught fire due to gas leakage. Police informed the incident took place at around 6:30pm in Suncity Steel Factory on Saturday.

“The labourers were working on the furnace in the steel factory when suddenly the gas started leaking. The fire engulfed the furnace within minutes and the labourers got scorched. The ten workers, including manager, were rushed to MGH for treatment,” police said.

Raj High Court likely to get 7 more new judges, names sent to Delhi

Five new judges may be from Jodhpur and two may come from Jaipur

First India Bureau Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court is likely to get 7 more new judges.

Advocates Sunil Beniwal, Vineet Jain, Sanjay Nahar, Deepak Menaria and Sandeep Shah are in the frontrunners for the appointment as the high court judge.

The names of Pankaj Gupta and Angad Mirdha are doing the rounds from Jaipur.

Sources said that 5 new judges may be from Jodhpur and two

from Jaipur.

The names have been forwarded to Delhi. However, things will become clear only after the official announcement.

Union Min Kailash Choudhary reached MGH, Jodhpur despite being infected with Corona and inquired about the incident on

Vasundhara Raje @vasundharabjp

STEERING THROUGH CORPORATE DISRUPTIONS

My experience in the corporate world has exposed me to a realization that businesses go through a lot of upheavals due to internal and external factors that may be detrimental to the growth of businesses such as new competitors, new market trends, ever changing technology and economic fluctuations. And this is what I will term as business disruption. This disruption usually occurs whenever a radical change is introduced in the echo system of an industry due to the factors beyond the control of the senior executives.

It is clear from the experience of past two decades of rapid business changes, that even established business houses collapse and crumble if their leaders fail in being a visionary, strong character person and poses the required traits to lead their organisation when a crisis knocks at their door. The three cardinal principles to keep our heads above water are leadership, Company culture & customers

Seeing the current time disturbances caused in almost all types of industries, it will be prudent to conclude that disruptions are now a part of everyday business environment, where it has great potential to distract corporate leaders away from their core business. The disruption term has gone too broad to includes a variety of sudden changes in economics, politics, Brexit, trade wars, and presidential tweets. The emergence of globalisation with its interconnectivity through social media has aided the increased speed and sharing of information that forms the back bone of this modern age disruption.

In a KPMG report, titled “decoding disruption” it was noted that business leaders are now under constant pressure to understand and adapt to ongoing change, where avoiding change may no longer be an option.

In my opinion, there are more than one element and incident

MY EXPERIENCE IN THE CORPORATE WORLD HAS EXPOSED ME TO A REALIZATION THAT BUSINESSES GO THROUGH A LOT OF UPHEAVALS

DUE TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FACTORS THAT MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE GROWTH OF BUSINESSES SUCH AS NEW COMPETITORS, NEW MARKET TRENDS, EVER CHANGING TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC FLUCTUATIONS

that can ruin a business. But the truth is, it is difficult to predict when, in what shape and with what magnitude a business disruption will occur. Yet, if we believe various global surveys conducted recently, we can reach a consensus on the five top disruptors and these are startups, epidemics. Client expectations, market forces and calamities. Therefore, creating a strategy to deal with disruptions asks for a down to earth simple ac-

tion plan to lead the company from where it stands now to where it is supposed to reach as per planned time lines. This actionable strategy obviously will make every company disruption ready.

So, the question arises, what is the cause of business disruption? It is observed that markets which are disruption prone are generally those that include a large and an inflexible procedure of businesses. Such com-

panies have dominated markets and have been in existence for decades and therefore, they develop a feeling of invincibility. This very omission of reality renders them vulnerable to disruption by the startups that are willing to give more value to customers.

Another route to tackle disruption is mindful scaling of the company. Prior to selecting any fresh investment in technology, software, infrastructure, or production line, do a crystal gage about what all process are needed to be gone through. It may well be equally segacious to weigh other factors like how can client relationships be activated in new areas? Consider if any changes are needed in your marketing strategy as well. If your numbers are stagnant, think of experimenting with new methods of reaching the stake holders.

DON’T BET WITH ChatGPT – STUDY SHOWS LANGUAGE AIs OFTEN MAKE IRRATIONAL DECISIONS

he past few years have seen an explosion of progress in large language model artificial intelligence systems that can do things like write poetry, conduct humanlike conversations and pass medical school exams. This progress has yielded models like ChatGPT that could have major social and economic ramifications ranging from job displacements and increased misinformation to massive productivity boosts.

Despite their impressive abilities, large language models don’t actually think. They tend to make elementary mistakes and even make things up. However, because they generate fluent language, people tend to respond to them as though they do think. This has led researchers to study the models’ “cognitive” abilities and biases, work that has grown in importance now that large language models are widely accessible.

WORDS AND THOUGHTS

Inspired by the growing body of research in BERTology and related fields like cognitive science, my student Zhisheng Tang and I set out to answer a

seemingly simple question about large language models: Are they rational?

MAKING A BET

So are language models rational? Can they understand expected gain? We conducted a detailed set of experiments to show that, in their original

form, models like BERT behave randomly when presented with betlike choices. This is the case even when we give it a trick question like: If you toss a coin and it comes up heads, you win a diamond; if it comes up tails, you lose a car. Which would you take? The correct answer is heads,

THIS LINE OF RESEARCH DATES BACK TO EARLY LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS SUCH AS GOOGLE’S BERT, WHICH IS INTEGRATED INTO ITS SEARCH ENGINE AND SO HAS BEEN COINED BERTOLOGY. THIS RESEARCH HAS ALREADY REVEALED A LOT ABOUT WHAT SUCH MODELS CAN DO AND WHERE THEY GO WRONG

While you’re checking on all the above, have a re look at how the interests of existing customers are taken care of. Obviously, thinking of this magnitude deserves a well worked out business map, a matured vision and real goal-setting alongside precision decision-making skills. Only if the above conditions are satisfied, mindful scaling becomes a success and disruptions a forgotten failure. In the race to remain a few steps ahead of all disruptions, senior managers have to consider three questions. firstly, what types of innovation are truly disruptive? Secondly, is low cost the only basis for upending established business models? And lastly, is it only outside forces that are culpable of disruptions? Academicians may disagree about how practice fits theory when the influence and devastation of disruption is discussed, but business leaders across sectors need to be keenly aware that established models are under a continuous threat from technology oriented disruptions. Therefore, in my personal opinion, self-created disruptions in our policies, procedures and market evaluation may keep us ahead of competitors.

We must remember that adapting to disruption requires a management outlook that embraces rather than resists. It is clear from the experience of past two decades of rapid business changes, that even established business houses collapse and crumble if their leaders fail in being a visionary, strong character person and poses the required traits to lead their organisation when a crisis knocks at their door. The three cardinal principles to keep our heads above water are leadership, Company culture & customers.

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I bow down to the author of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, poet, novelist and writer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee on his death anniversary. The light that you awakened for India’s independence through literature became the inspiration of the Indian freedom struggle. You will always remain an inspiration of patriotism.

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PM @narendramodi ji is in Hyderabad to inaugurate projects worth `11,300 Cr for people of Telangana. CM KC Rao avoided & skipped PM’s visit. It proves development is not on CM’s agenda.Kind of political madness & vendetta KCR has been showing,his undignified act doesn’t surprise.

but the AI models chose tails about half the time.

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This line of study is important because rational decisionmaking under conditions of uncertainty is critical to building systems that understand costs and benefits. By balanc-

ing expected costs and benefits, an intelligent system might have been able to do better than humans at planning around the supply chain disruptions the world experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing inventory or serving as a financial adviser.

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PM inaugurates new integrated state-of-the-art terminal building

The 1,36,295 sq m terminal has been developed at a cost of `1,260 crore

Chennai (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1) of Chennai International Airport on Saturday.

PM Modi was on a visit here to inaugurate several development projects. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia were present during the ceremony.

The state-of-the-art terminal — spread across an area of 1,36,295 sq m — which will increase the passenger serving capacity from 23 million passengers per annum (MPPA) to 30 MPPA — and will be an important addition to the city’s infrastructure.

Besides boosting connectivity, it is also expected to benefit the local economy.

Among the unique features of the terminal is Skylight. This feature allows natural light to be harvested for illuminating the space inside the building.

Chennai (PTI): Fresh after a barrage of attacks against political rival and Telangana state leadership, PM Narendra Modi landed in Chennai on Saturday to what seemed like calmer waters. Modi shared the warmth of CM MK Stalin who briefly held the PM’s hand and patted the back of the latter’s palm while walking through the displays exhibited at new Chennai airport terminal. Earlier, Telangana CM K Chandrashekhara Rao did not attend PM Modi’s event in Hyderabad.

IN THE COURTYARD

ICICI BANK LOAN FRAUD: CBI FILES CHARGE SHEET AGAINST KOCHHARS AND DHOOT

New Delhi: The CBI has filed a charge sheet against former MD and CEO of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar and Videocon Group founder Venugopal Dhoot in a Rs 3,250 crore loan fraud case, officials said on Saturday. The agency has filed the charge sheet under sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 409 (criminal breach of trust) of the IPC and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, among others, they said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named nine entities, including companies and individuals, according to the officials.

LIVE-STREAMING OF PROCEEDINGS PLEA IN SC ON MONDAY

Chennai: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking a direction for a special arrangement with YouTube for safeguarding the copyright of its livestreamed proceedings according to a 2018 judgment. According to the April 10 cause list, uploaded on the apex court’s website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala will hear the plea.

It’s Pawar’s personal view, Adani issue grave: Patole

Nagpur (ANI): Responding to NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s remarks on the report by US short-seller Hindenburg Research against the Adani Group, the Congress on Saturday said while the senior Opposition leader may hold a divergent view, the issue was grave in nature. The statement comes after Pawar’s explosive claim on the Hindenburg report, saying there are more important issues such as price rise and farmers’ issues that the Opposition should raise instead of giving undue importance to the report by the US short-seller. On Pawar’s advice to the Opposition in the televised interview that it should, instead, focus on other pressing is-

“SC PANEL ON ADANI WILL HAVE LIMITED TERMS OF REFERENCE”

sues such as price rise, Congress Maharashtra chief Nana Patole said his party has raised farmers’ issues, among others, on multiple forums several times.

“He might have a personal opinion, which is different from ours. In the alleged coal scam, a court committee was set up and a JPC was also constituted to look into it. There is no harm in having both. If the PM says there’s nothing to hide, why are they (BJP) afraid of JPC?,” he said.

New Delhi: The Congress has said the Supreme Court committee to look into the Hindenburg research report on Adani group has limited terms of reference and “cannot bring out the deep nexus between” the prime minister and the billionaire businessman. The remarks came after Sharad Pawar said this panel will be more useful and effective than a JPC on the matter.

KAPIL SIBAL SLAMS CENTRE OVER IT AMENDMENT RULES

New Delhi: Former Union IT Minister and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Kapil Sibal on Saturday attacked the Central government over the fact-check provisions of the IT Amendment Rules, saying now the government will decide what is fake and Union Home Minister Amit Shah says democracy is not in danger.

21 COPS ACCUSED OF GANG-RAPING 11 AP WOMEN ACQUITTED

Visakhapatnam: As many as 21 policemen accused of gang-raping 11 tribal women 16 years ago at a village in Alluri Sitarama Raju district in Andhra have been acquitted by a Special Court. The Court held the accused were primarily acquitted because of the failure of the investigating officers to conduct a fair and impartial investigation. The women were allegedly gangraped by the cops who belonged to Greyhounds, a special team, in August 2007.

Hyderabad (ANI): PM Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various projects worth over Rs 11,300 crore related to railways, road connectivity and health infrastructure development. The projects include laying the foundation stone of AIIMS Bibinagar, Hyderabad; five National Highway projects and the redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station. The Prime Minister also dedicated other development projects related to railways. Earlier in the day, the PM also flagged off the Secunderabad Tirupati Vande Bharat Express at Secunderabad Railway Station in Hyderabad.

Why were actors seen in RaGa-led BJY, asks BJP

Bengaluru (ANI):

Days after the Congress slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when Telugu star Sudeep Kichcha confirmed he would campaign for his friends in the BJP but ruled out contesting the May 10 Assembly polls, the BJP asked the grand old party why stars were seen supporting Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra earlier in the year.

Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru on Saturday, BJP’s national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia asked why were actors like Swara Bhaskar, Riya Sen and Rashmi Desai seen supporting him during the Yatra. “If someone supports Congress, then it is for the benefit of democracy. But if someone supports BJP, then it is due

to the fear of investigating agencies,” Bhatia said at a press conference on Saturday.

“Congress also said BJP needs people from outside for the campaigning...So I ask Rahul Gandhi, why during the Bharat Jodo yatra people like Swara Bhasker was seen supporting him,” he added.

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala in a veiled attack had said sometimes ED, IT can also persuade film stars to extend support to the ruling party.

Chennai (ANI): Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman Sanjeev Kumar has described the inauguration of the new integrated terminal building of the Chennai International Airport as a momentous occasion. PM Modi on Saturday was in Chennai to inaugurate the terminal and launch several development projects. According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Integrated Terminal Building of Chennai Airport has been developed at the cost of Rs 1,260 crore.

Maha CM & ministers to visit Ayodhya today

Ayodhya: Maharashtra

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will visit Ayodhya on Sunday along with nearly 3,000 Shiv Sainiks. It will be Shinde’s first visit to Ayodhya as Maharashtra CM. The Shiv Sena has booked almost all the hotels, guest houses and

dharamshalas to accommodate the Shiv Sena ministers, party MPs and MLAs. Thousands of Shiv Sainiks are expected to reach Ayodhya. Apart from Shinde’s entourage and Shiv Sainiks from Maharashtra, around 10,000 Shiv Sena activists from Uttar Pradesh will also gather in Ayodhya to welcome Shinde.

Our govt fully prepared to aid those in need: Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (ANI): Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday assured the economically underprivileged people of the state that their medical treatment would not be affected and their daughter’s marriage would not get delayed due to lack of funds.

During the Janata Darshan programme organized at the Gorakhnath temple, the CM said, “Don’t worry or panic; the government is prepared to assist any victims or those in need.” CM Yogi listened to the problems of about 300 people and assured all of them that his government’s top priority is to solve people’s issues. He also directed officers to treat the problems of people with utmost seriousness and sensitivity and to re-

SOUTHERN JOLTS FOR CONGRESS

Uttar Pradesh

Minister

Don’t worry or panic; the government is prepared to assist any victims or those in need.

—Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh

solve them right away. He said the benefit of the welfare schemes of the government should be extended to the needy. Strict legal action should be taken against anyone who occupies property illegally or engages in bullying.

He took serious note of difficulties faced by a woman from Kushinagar in arranging her daughter’s marriage due to financial constraints and ordered the officials to provide the benefit of Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana to her.

Amit Shah to visit Arunachal village along China border

New Delhi (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Arunachal Pradesh on April 10 and 11 where he will launch the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ in Kibithoo, a village along the IndiaChina border.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government of India has approved the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ (VVP) with central components of Rs 4,800 crore, including Rs 2,500 crore exclusively for road connectivity for the financial years 2022-23 to 2025-26, a home ministry statement said on Saturday.

The VVP is a centrally sponsored scheme under which 2,967 villages in 46 blocks of 19 districts abutting the northern border in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and Union Territory of Ladakh have been identified for comprehensive development.

CONG LEADERS DREAM BIG, JUMP SHIP TO JOIN BJP

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This week, the Congress got a big blow in the southern belt where party leaders in Tamil Nadu, Andhra and Kerala hopped to the BJP on 3 days in row

Moni Sharma

New Delhi: Ever since Narendra Modi emerged as the top and the most popular leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national scenario, Congress has been facing a daunting task to make its presence feel across the country. The grand old party has been termed as a ‘sinking ship’ by several political pundits and saffron party leaders which is not even able to keep its

LIST OF INFLUENTIAL CONGRESS LEADERS WHO JOINED BJP

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l Ghulam Nabi Azad

l Himanta Biswa Sarma

l Kapil Sibal

l Amarinder Singh

l Sunil Jakhar

l Hardik Patel

l Jitin Prasada

l RPN Singh

flock together.

In a latest setback for the Congress, former Defence Minister AK Antony’s son Anil An -

tony joined the BJP on April 6 and slammed the leadership of the grand old party for “serving the interests of a single family” instead of working for the nation. Besides Antony’s son, Kiran Reddy, CR Kesavan too jumped to the BJP in last 3 days, also several influential leaders of Congress have deserted the party and joined the Saffron camp or formed a new political party in the last few years.

CR KESAVAN

The latest addition to the saffron party is former Congress leader CR Kesavan, the great grandson of the country’s first Indian GovernorGeneral C Rajagopalachari, who joined the BJP on Saturday. Kesavan had resigned from the Congress in February, saying that he had “not seen any of the vestiges of the values that made him work for the party for over two decades.”

KIRAN REDDY

Former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, less than a month after he resigned from the Congress. Reddy, who was the last chief minister of Andhra Pradesh before its bifurcation in 2014, had resigned from the Congress party on March 12, the second time in nine years.

ANIL ANTONY

More than two months after he resigned from his positions in the Congress following a controversy over his comments on a BBC documentary on the Gujarat riots, former Union defence minister AK Antony’s son Anil K Antony found joined the BJP on Thursday.

BJP hopes

Anil’s addition to the party will boost its prospects among Kerala’s Christians, a community it has been trying to woo.

A NARENDRA MODI & MK STALIN SHOW OF CAMARADERIE IN TN

CHAIRMAN KUMAR LAUDS NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL IN CHENNAI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, State Chief Minister M K Stalin, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and others during the inauguration of new integrated terminal building of Chennai Airport, on Saturday. —PHOTO BY ANI

BJP spokesman Gaurav Bhatia

Chief

Yogi Adityanath. —FILE PHOTO

Pendency in courts is touching 5 cr now which is a concern: Rijiju

1st edition of Constitution of India in Dogri held in J&K

New Delhi (ANI): Un-

ion Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Saturday visited Jammu and Kashmir to attend the inauguration of the first edition of the Constitution of India in Dogri language at the University of Jammu.

Rijiju addressed the public outreach-cummega legal awareness programme. He tweeted, “Reached Jammu on two days visit to Jammu & Kashmir. Thanks to

Lieutenant Governor

Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, Chief Justice of J & K and Ladakh High Court Justice Kotiswer Singh and Puisne Judge Justice Tashi Rabstang for a warm welcome.”

He said, “The pendency is touching 5 crores now which is a concern. The virtual courts and regional bench can come up. I have committed to J&K that all the

I think of how the common man can get justice. PM Modi has said that the colonial setup has to be cleaned. This is one amongst Panch Pran by Modi ji.

—Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Law and Justice

courts in J&K must have all modern facilities. Rs 7,000 crore budget for E-Court. It will make courts paperless.”

“It’s a momentous occasion, a memorable day has happened today.

`37cr wildlife goods seized in WB in 1 yr

cluded in the 8th schedule so it was being tried since then and today it has been done, he said.”

Punjab opts for 7.30 am-2 pm timings for govt offices from May

Chandigarh (PTI): Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said his government has decided to change office timings from 7.30 am to 2 pm from next month.

At present, the timings of the government offices is 9 am to 5 pm.

“The Punjab government has decided that from May 2, all the government offices will open at 7.30 am and close at 2 pm,” Mann said in a video message.

The new office timing will remain in force till July 15, he said.

RIJIJU ESCAPES UNHURT AS TRUCK HITS CAR

TO GET ASSISTANCE Ukraine minister in India from today

New Delhi (Agencies):

In what would be the first official visit from Ukraine more than a year after the Russian offensive, the country’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emine Dzhaparova will arrive on a four-day official visit to India on Sunday.

Dzhaparova will be on an official visit to India from April 9-12, during which, she is likely to seek humanitarian aid for her country.

4-DAY VISIT TO START TODAY

Kolkata (Agencies):

Smuggled wildlife products, including forest trees, worth Rs 37 crore were seized by different agencies from the Siliguri corridor of West Bengal during the last one-year, the state forest department said.

In terms of the value of products seized during the one year, the maximum was from smuggled forest trees, which accounted for Rs 13 crore.

Besides trees, other smuggled wildlife goods seized include, pangolins, pangolin-skin, tiger and leopard cubs, tiger and bear skins, porcupine, rare species of geckos, snake venom, elephant tusks and rhinoceroses’ horns etc. Majority of the seizures have been in areas coming under Belakoba

SMUGGLERS OF THE WOODS

WB Forest Minster said wildlife and wood smugglers from neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar and from the northeastern states are active in importing these smuggled products through this SiliguriAlipurduar corridor and then smuggle them to different parts of India.

range under Baikunthapur division.

Admitting that rising instances of wildlife products smuggling have become a cause of concern for his department, state forest minster Jyotipriyo Mullick on Saturday said that the state government has decided to adopt a multi-pronged strategy to counter this menace.

It doesn’t mean we should not learn English but we have to know our mother tongue. Our legal bills are drafted in legal language as well as everyday language. 2003 Dogri language was in-

Mock drill in TN on April 10-11 to check Covid preparedness

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu health department will conduct a mock drill to assess the preparedness in curbing the possibilities of a Covid-19 surge. The Test Positivity Rate (TPR) in many districts of state have touched above 5.

Health Minister Ma Subramanian expressed confidence in bringing things under control and told people not to worry about the slight increase in Covid cases. He has called upon people to strictly abide by the Covid protocol put forward by the government including wearing masks, safe distancing and washing hands regularly.

The Health Minister further said that the variant of Omicron that is present in the country was not lethal and hence called upon the people not to worry much but to be cautious.

Rijiju said, “It has been late as in the constitution there has been a provision of choosing the state language. As Law Minister, I feel that it has been late. Our department has digitalized 65,000 words of legal glossary for common people which are used regularly.”

Srinagar: Kiren Rijiju has escaped unhurt after his car was hit by a truck in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, the police said. A truck hit his car near Ramban along JammuSrinagar highway. Video of the incident showed security men rushing to open doors of the Minister’s black Scorpio and getting people out.

Mann said the decision was taken following discussions with many people, including state government employees. He further said the change in office timings during summer will ease the load on electricity demand.

“Power utility Punjab State Power Corporation Limited has stated that peak load (of electricity) starts after 1.30 pm and if government offices are shut at 2 pm, then it will help in reducing peak load by 300 to 350 MW,” he said.

During the visit, she will hold talks with Sanjay Verma, secretary (West) in the External Affairs ministry, where both sides are expected to discuss bilateral relations, exchange views on the current situation in Ukraine and global issues of mutual interest.

She will also call on Minister of State for External Affairs

Meenakshi Lekhi and meet Deputy National Security Adviser, Vikram Misri, official sources said.

“India shares warm and friendly relations and multifaceted coop-

New Delhi: Ukraine’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emine Dzhaparova will arrive on a four-day official visit to India on Sunday. Dzhaparova will be on an official visit to India from April 9-12, during which, she is likely to seek humanitarian aid for her country.

eration with Ukraine. Over the last 30 years of establishing diplomatic relations, bilateral cooperation between the two countries has made significant progress in the areas of trade, education, culture and defence. The visit will be an occasion to further mutual understanding and interests,” an official statement said.

Ram Navami violence: 7 surrender in Nalanda

Patna (Agencies): Fearing attachment of their property, seven people, accused of communal violence during Ram Navmi in Nalanda district, on Saturday surrendered before police.

As soon as district administration initiated process of attachment of property of the nine accused in the morning, seven of them, in-

cluding Bajrang dal District convener Kundan Kumar, surrendered before police. The other accused who surrendered are identified as Krishna Kumar, Mohd Sheru, Mohd Chand, Mohd Rashid, Manish Verma and Sonu Verma. The district administration has stopped the process of property attachment

An accused in police custody.

of the accused who have surrendered. However, two accused Pappu and Munna are still absconding and

World Homoeopathy Day: V-P to inaugurate scientific convention

New Delhi (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will inaugurate the scientific convention on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day in New Delhi on April 10. The event will be organised by Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) under the Ministry of AYUSH. Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal will also be present at the occasion.

World Homoeopathy Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of Homoeopathy, Dr Christian Fredrich Samuel Hahnemann.

—REPRESENTATIONAL PIC

According to the Ministry of Ayush, the theme of this scientific convention is ‘Homoeoparivar- Sarvajan Swasthya, One Health, One Family’.

The delegates of the convention would include homoeopathic researchers, scientists from interdisciplinary

streams, practitioners, students, industrialists as well as representatives of various homoeopathic associations.

The MoUs will be exchanged between CCRH and various homoeopathic colleges and also between CCRH and the Directorate of Homoeopathy, Government of Kerala. One documentary, one portal and eight books of CCRH will also be released on this occasion.

This flag-off event at Vigyan Bhawan will be followed by the zonal World Homoeopathy Day events in five locations in India.

Wildlife flourishing under Modi govt like never before

New Delhi (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) on Sunday, government sources said on Saturday. IBCA will focus on the protection and conservation of seven major big cats of the world — Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Puma, Jaguar and Cheetah. The launch of the alliance follows the clari-

on call given by PM Modi in July 2019, calling for an alliance of global leaders to curb poaching and illegal wildlife trade in Asia.

PM’s strong belief and vision to save wildlife and crack down on poachers have translated into action by the Centre in this direction. Wideranging efforts in this direction have positively impacted India’s wildlife. Since 2014, there has

been an increase in the population of big cats in India, with the tiger

count increasing by 33% from 2,226 in 2014 to 2,967 in 2018.

The latest figures on tiger population will be released by PM Modi on April 9. Strong conservation management and robust protection have also resulted in a 29% increase in the population of lions in Gujarat’s Gir forest (674 in 2020, up from 523 in 2015).

The widely distributed Leopard population has seen an increase of about 63% (from 7910 in 2014 to 12,852 in 2018).

Driven by PM’s vision, India achieved world’s first-ever, wildto-wild transcontinental translocation of a big cat (Cheetah) in 2022, in a bid to revive the species in India years after its extinction. A key aspect of the government’s effort is to positively impact the wildlife population through conservation efforts. A parallel aspect is a crackdown on poaching.

hence district administration is attaching their property.

“We have filed separate applications in Nalanda district court in communal violence during Ram Navami.

The court has issued the directives to district administration. Accordingly, we had pasted notices at houses of the accused,” said Ashok

Mishra, SP of Bihar

Sharif Nalanda district. “No communal violence has been reported after April 1. We have also allowed markets to open till 3 p.m. The district police have arrested 130 rioters so far and 15 FIRs have been registered in Laheri and Sohsarai police stations of the district,” SP Mishra further said.

CRUCIAL READ

12-STOREY MAHA BUILDING; 20 RESCUED, NONE INJURED

FIRE BREAKS OUT IN

Mumbai: At least 20 people were rescued after a major fire erupted in a 12-storey building in Bhiwandi city in Thane district on Saturday afternoon. No casualty was reported in the incident, an official said. The building with 48 flats filled with smoke after the blaze erupted at around 2:15 p.m. and residents rushed out. “At least 20 residents stranded on upper floors due to smoke were rescued by Fire Brigade personnel,” the official said.

2 PFI LEADERS, 1 CFI MEMBER HELD IN ASSAM

Guwahati: The Assam police have arrested three activists of banned outfits — Popular Front of India (PFI) and Campus front of India (CFI) — in Assam’s Barpeta district, the officials said on Saturday. While Zakir Hussain and Samad Ahmed owed allegiance to PFI, Jahidul Islam Mirdha was a CFI member.

TEENAGER STABS FIANCÉ WHILE MAKING REELS

Haveri: A 17-year-old teenager was held for stabbing her fiance in neck while making reels in Karnataka’s Haveri district, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred near Om Public School on the outskirts of Ranebennur town. Seriously injured victim, Devendra Gouda, was rushed to a hospital and his condition is said to be serious.

CATTLE SCAM: ED AGAIN SUMMONS ANUBRATA MONDAL’S DAUGHTER

Kolkata: The ED has again summoned Sukanya Mondal, daughter of TMC strongman Anubrata Mondal, to the agency’s headquarters in New Delhi for questioning in connection to the multi-crore cattle smuggling scam in West Bengal. This is the third time that Sukanya has been summoned to the national capital for questioning. Agency sources have said that in the third summon, Sukanya Mondal has been asked appear on April 12.

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju at launch of first edition of the Constitution of India in Dogri Language at University of Jammu on Saturday.

—REPRESENTATIONAL PIC

Emine Dzhaparova

Vice Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar

Two minor sisters burnt alive after hut catches fire in Jalore

An investigation is underway and cause of fire is yet to be ascertained

Lunaram Darji

Jalore: Girls aged six years and nine months were burnt alive due to a fire in a hut in the Raniwada tehsil area. The parents were working on the farm and after seeing the fire, they immediately ran towards the hut and tried to extinguish it, but in vain as both, the girls could not be saved.

As per the report, Ramesh Bhil and his wife Parvati were working on the farm of Ramaram Kevdaji Chowdhary in Vagtapura village of Rampura gram panchayat.

Meanwhile, his daughters Bhanu (6 years) and Basanti (9

took place on Saturday morning. The police have started an investigation and the cause of fire is yet to be ascertained.

months) were sleeping in a hut built near the well in the field. A sudden fire broke out in the hut on Saturday morning. The parents working at a distance of 50-60

feet saw flames rising from the hut. They rushed to the spot and screamed for help. Both the girls sleeping in the hut were burnt alive.

Ramesh also has two

Man killed over financial dispute, one injured

Mukesh Mathrani

sons. The elder son Praveen Kumar (8) had gone to Tawidar village to visit relatives, while the younger son Vinesh Kumar (4) was in the farm with his parents.

Big relief to consumers as CNG, PNG prices go down

First India Bureau

Kota: City SP Sharad Choudhary has coined a unique way for the crack down on criminals. The new scheme has been launched for monitoring & taking action against the criminals that can be identified at all the police stations of the district. It is named “one criminal, one policeman” scheme.

Choudhary said that in Kota city, a total of 397 history sheeters, 51 hardcore, 4 gangsters, 10 at the district level, 4

at the range level, and 3 at the state level have been identified. Under this scheme, one police officer & employee have been appointed to monitor these criminals &

Two labourers die of electrocution in Ajmer

Shubham Jain

Ajmer: Two labourer youths died due to electrocution in a house under construction on Kayad Road in the Ghooghra area. Both the labourers were brought to Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, where the doctors declared them dead.

The deceased Mangal Meghwal is said to be from Mayapur & Monu Singh belongs to the Kirap-Masuda area. After the information, officials from the Civil Line Police Station reached the spot and inquired about the inci-

dent. The bodies have been kept in the mortuary. As per police, the construction of Prabhu Singh’s new house in Revenue Colony, Kayad Road, Ghooghra, was handled by the contractor Devasingh. The police are engaged in investigation of the case.

their entire activities. Also, it is informed that full monitoring should be done after knowing about their associates, family members, and those who help them.

pipeline is being laid out in Jaipur outer currently.

RSGL in Kukas and Neemrana from Saturday midnight.

Protest and bandh in Bandikui, Suratgarh to make new dists

First India Bureau

Sri Ganganagar/ Dausa: All the educational institutes in Sriganganagar’s Suratgarh will remain closed today in support of the demand of making Suratgarh a new district.

Private schools association has announced bandh. Five persons of the association will also sit in protest and start fasting until death at Pratap Chawk while youths will take out a bike rally from Trimurti chowk to Pratap chowk in the evening.

On the other hand, a dharna outside the SDM

Protesters continue to sit on dharna as they demand to make Suratgarh a new district on Saturday.

office in Dausa’s Bandikui in support of the demand of making Bandikui a district continued on the 5th consecutive day. The health of nominated councilors Vinesh Verma & Suresh Ashiwal, who

are fasting, deteriorated on Saturday following which a medical team conducted checkup. 500 postcards written with blood were also dispatched to chief minister Ashok Gehlot in support of the demand.

Barmer: A 30-year-old man was killed over financial dispute, police said. The deceased was identified as Chandanmal Soni, a resident of Siner village. On Saturday, a man named Kishan Singh went to meet Chail Singh. During this, Chandanmal also went with them. According to the police, at Chail Singh’s house, there was some dispute between them over finances, following which Chail Singh and his 2 sons attacked Kishan Singh & Chandanmal. In the incident Chandanmal got severed injuries and he succumbed to death during treatment while Kishan Singh, who also got injuries, is undergoing treatment.

Missing minor boy found dead, body cut into pieces

The missing case was registered four days back, said police

Ashish Mittal

Sawai Madhopur/

Baunli: Mutilated pieces of the body of an 11-year-old boy were found in the field. The missing case was registered four days back at Batoda police station.

After the body parts of a child were found in the fields of Haripura village, a sensation spread across the entire area. The body parts found in the fields are said to be of the missing boy Gaurav Bairwa, said the police on Saturday.

Gaurav alias Golu went out to play for

some time on April 3 and never returned back. After information, SP Harshvardhan Agarwala reached the spot. The ASP, Deputy, and Batoda police station personnel have reached the spot, while the Forensic team is collecting evidence, said the police. The confirmation has been made after identification by the father of the deceased boy.

Bikaner police cracks down on criminals, several arrested

Laxman Raghav & Sunil Sihag

Bikaner/Sri Ganganagar: In a major raid campaign against criminals, the 240 teams of district police raided 489 places and arrested 200 wanted criminals.

About 1 quintal of doda poppy, 2 kg ganja, Rs 10,000 worth intoxicating tablets, 895gm opium, Rs 62,000 cash, 157-litre of country-liquor, 1 country-made pistol, one gun, and 33 cartridges were recovered, while 35 vehicles and 19

Baran: Two men sentenced to life imprisonment

First India Bureau

Baran: The ADJ court of Chabra in Baran convicted two people to life terms in jail on Saturday for murdering a man around six years ago.

The court convicted

Kaka Gram Sevak and his son Bablu alias Ghanshyam, both residents of Pithapur village, for life imprisonment and also slapped a fine of Rs. 25,000 on each.

Public Prosecutor Raees Khan informed that the incident took place on November 8, 2017 when the victim, Kishan, was going to his farmland with the cattles.

mobile phones were seized from the different spots. The raids against criminals across the district were conducted on the instructions of SP Parish Deshmukh. In a similar strike in the Bikaner division, 677 ar-

rests were made under the supervision of Bikaner SP Tejaswani Gautam’s campaign ‘Savdhaan’. About Rs 10 lakh worth of intoxicating material used for drug trafficking was seized in Churu.

IN PTET-2023 EXAM

Sharma seeks 5% relaxation for EWS

First India Bureau Jaipur: Rajasthan State Vipra Welfare Board

Chairman Mahesh Sharma has written a letter to the CM Ashok Gehlot seeking relaxation of 5% marks for the candidates belonging to Economic Backward Classes (EWS) in the Pre Teacher Education Test (PTET-2023).

Sharma said that in point number-2 of the conditions of eligibility of the candidates in PTET-2023 by Govind Guru Tribal University, Banswara, candidates

with 50% marks in an unreserved category & candidates with 45% marks in the reserved category have been considered eligible. Sharma said that since EWS have been considered as a reserved category by the state government, they should be given a relaxation.

Shri Kshatriya Economic Forum holds workshop for entrepreneurs

The objective of the Forum is to develop mutual understanding and contact among entrepreneurs through such workshop

storming together. He said that the world is changing fast & we must work to utilise the opportunities in the changing scenario.

Rolsabsar said that the message of unity has been spread through this platform adding that serving selflessly is very important to understand the difference and to reach to the root. Any quotation is not only for reading & writing but also for implementing in your life.

Police and villagers gather at the spot after the horrifying incident

‘One criminal, one policeman’ scheme to fight crime in Kota

Bikaner police in action on Saturday.

SP Sharad Choudhary addressing a meeting in Police Lines in Kota on Saturday. Over 200 policemen & senior officials were present.

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (L) and Bhagwan Singh Rolsabsar (R) addressing the workshop held at Ashok Hotel, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Police during the investigation after both the bodies sent to the mortuary on Saturday.

Mirch Masala

FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL

BY TRIDIB RAMAN

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

WHO WILL BECOME THE NEXT CHIEF MINISTER OF KARNATAKA?

With Karnataka assembly elections still more than a month away, several opinion polls in the state have raised hopes of the Congress. Perhaps this is the reason why the tussle between the two contenders for the post of CM from the Congress, ie former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Committee chief DK Shivakumar is clearly visible. Recently, Siddaramaiah openly told his mind to a news channel and said, “Anybody has the right to dream of becoming the Chief Minister. I also dream of becoming the CM. If you want to become CM, then what is wrong in it. But the Chief Minister will be the one whom the MLAs

will choose.” But the channel ran the news that ‘the CM of Karnataka will be the one whom the high command will want.’ Siddaramaiah was incensed and demanded an apology from the channel. The BJP is keeping an eye on this whole scenario and the saffron party is hopeful that it will get the benefit of the mutual fight between the two Congress heavyweights. Anyway, BJP has increased the reserved quota for Vokkaligas from 4 to 6 percent and for Lingayats from 5 to 7 percent under OBC reservation. Playing a big election bet, BJP feels that this is their ‘master stroke’ and has the potential to turn the tide in this election.

WHAT DOES ASTROLOGER PANDIT SHARMA SAY ABOUT DK AND SIDDA?

While the tussle between DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah is heating up in Karnataka, Pandit Raj Kumar Sharma, a renowned astrologer from Mumbai, who has made many accurate political predictions in the past, has compared the horoscopes of both the contenders and said, “Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah was born on 3 August 1947. His zodiac sign is Aquarius, Nakshatra Ghanishtha, Lagna Scorpio. His mahadasha of Ketu is going on since 2020. Ketu is sitting in the sign of Mars of Siddaramaiah, this yog makes him an adept politician, but because of this yog, his chair was snatched last time. The Ketu Mahadasha is to last till 2027. Because of this, a duality is being created in his horoscope, it may be that he will have to struggle a lot to get the CM’s chair. On the other hand, DK Shivakumar, who was born on May 15, 1961, has Taurus zodiac sign and Kritika Nakshatra, Shani Mahadasha is going on in his horoscope since 2015. That is why till now, he has been playing the role of kingmaker from behind the scenes. Because of this he also had to go to jail.

THIS IAS WILL BECOME DAUGHTER-INLAW OF THE BHAJAN LAL FAMILY

P ari Bishnoi is a young IAS offi cer from Rajasthan. She was selected for civil service in 2020, and now she is the SDM of Gangtok. Recently, Pari’s role, in the rescue operation of a huge avalanche in Gangtok, in which many tourists lost their lives, was highly appreciated. Very soon Pari is going to be married to Bhajan Lal’s grandson and Kuldeep Bishnoi’s son Bhavya Bishnoi. Bhavya is also the MLA of Adampur. But the Bishnoi family has come under the target of trollers these days. In fact, Kuldeep Bishnoi confi rmed the news by tweeting that he has engaged his younger son Chaitanya to Srishti Arora. Bishnoi community is not liking this act of his as the community wants Kuldeep to marry both his sons to girls from Bishnoi community only.

WHO IS ABHISHEK SINGH?

Don’t look for fame while doing social service, says Bhagwat

We are silent workers who aim for world’s well-being, therefore, we need a strengthened ‘Sangh shakti’: Bhagwat to RSS workers

First India Bureau

Jaipur: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday urged its workers to carry out social service without looking for fame or indulging in hyperbole and emphasised the importance of staying organised.

“An organised force always emerges victorious. We are the silent workers who aim for the world’s well-being and, therefore, we need a strengthened ‘Sangh shakti’,” he said while addressing the representatives of Sewa Bharti from across the country on the second day of Seva Sangam at Keshav Vidyapeeth in Jamdoli here.

WILL THE OLD PENSION SCHEME BE RESTORED?

These days the demand for restoration of ‘Old Pension Scheme’ (OPS) has gained momentum.

Till now the BJP was showing opposition to this as the party believed that ‘the economic condition of the states will deteriorate due to the restoration of the old pension scheme.’

But in view of the impending Karnataka elections, now the central government has also started saying that ‘it will review the new pension scheme.’

Actually, ‘OPS’ is the pension scheme of the Central Government under which monthly pension is provided to the beneficiaries till the end of their life.

This pension amount is equal to half of the last pay of that retired person.

On the other hand, under the new pension scheme ie ‘NPS’, the beneficiary can withdraw only 60 per cent of his investment amount on the retirement.

Without strength, no one accepts or sees the good work being done.

CM OK’s `463 cr to strengthen micro irrigation system in State

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a proposal of about Rs 463 crore for the work of diggi, farm pond and irrigation pipeline to strengthen the micro irrigation system in the State.

This approval has been given under the Rajasthan Micro Irrigation Scheme.

This is the nature of the world, he said and added that “while protecting religion will make the nation attain ultimate glory”.

“We have to work for a better world. This is why a large group of workers is needed,” he said, urging Sangh members to practice selfless service.

Bhagwat said that

Sangh inspired its workers to carry out social service and this led to the birth of Sewa Bharti.

“We don’t have to raise slogans or want others to do so in our praise. We have to follow what has been agreed to and work for its success even when there are personal disagreements.,” he said.

The Rashtriya Sewa Bharti is a not-for-profit organisation that follows the ideological pursuit of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). “We should stay away from seeking fame. If you do social service you will be popular but you should not pay attention to it. Your ego should not be a hurdle...You need to be humble, not aggressive if you want to work for public welfare.. Indulging in hyperbole will not do,” Bhagwat said. “We are not doing anything great, we are only fulfilling our responsibility to society.... this should be the underlining emotion,” he said. Thousands of representatives are participating in this three-day Sangam of Seva Bharti.

Govt to organise public welfare scheme camps from April 24

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Government will organise camps related to the schemes of public welfare and inflation relief from urban ward to village level from April 24 to June 30.

CS discusses crop damage, budget schemes with officials

the schemes.

Two-day camps of Prashasan Gaon ke Sang will be organised in 11283 gram panchayats of rural areas and camps of Prashasan

D

o you remember Durga Shakti Nagpal? Durga Shakti, who took on Akhilesh Yadav and the Dabang Yadav family of UP, has now become the DM of Banda after 13 years. By the way, those who clear IAS become DM in the fourth-fifth year of their service. But Durga Shakti Nagpal’s is different. She grabbed media headlines as soon as she entered civil service, but this time Durga Shakti is in discussion not because of herself but because of her IAS husband Abhishek Singh. This is the same Abhishek Singh, when he was on duty in the last election, he had put a big sticker on his car with his photo written ‘Election Observer’, and he himself had posted this picture on social media. Because of this, he was also suspended. He has also worked in many films and serials and is very active on social media. His statement in a podcast was also very popular in which he said, ‘I wanted to be a gangster as a child’.

The scheme was launched from 1 Jan 2004 and was made applicable to all citizens from 1 May 2009 on a voluntary basis. In OPS, the pension amount is paid by the government, whereas in NPS, the contribution is made by the government as well as the employee. Under NPS, the government and employees contribute 10 and 14 per cent of the salary, respectively, to the pension fund. Seeing that OPS can become a big election issue in Karnataka polls and the upcoming 2024 general elections, the Modi government said that it will review the NPS and for this a committee has also been formed. While the decision of the committee is ‘imprisoned in the womb of the future’, this message has already been given to the public as to how much the PM cares for the pension holders.

WHEN WILL THE RESHUFFLE HAPPEN IN CONG CWC? RUDY’S ‘BIHAR’ CHALLENGE!

The plan for a comprehensive reshuffle in the Congress organisation is yet to materialised. However, sources reveal that Kharge has worked hard for a comprehensive reshuffle in the CWC, Congress Election Committee and the Congress organisation, after getting a free-hand from the Gandhi family. He has also prepared the final list of names, but its announcement seems to be have been postponed till the Karnataka elections. Kharge is also doing the work of selecting Congress candidates in Karnataka, and the Gandhi family has made it clear that ‘the family will not have any interference in the candidate selection process.’ Based on that the list of candidates is being finalised.

The target of benefiting 30 thousand farmers has been increased to 50 thousand for the construction of farm ponds in the next two years. A total of Rs 261.75 crore will be spent on this.

In the scheme, nonsmall-marginal farmers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribes will also get 10 percent additional subsidy like small-marginal farmers.

In order to encourage and provide support to the farmers, the grant limit for construction of plastic lining farm pond has also been increased from Rs.90 thousand to Rs.1.20 lakh.

New

Recently, BJP MP from Bihar and former Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy announced in front of a few of his fellow MPs in the Central Hall that ‘he will not contest the 2024 elections, but will prove himself to be the ‘King of Bihar’. He said that while disclosing his strategies and stressed that ‘he is trying to bring together the ‘forward’ castes of Bihar, especially the Rajput community, on a single platform and intends to take his forward organisation to every district of Bihar.

These camps will be held along with the camps of Prashasan Shahron/Gaon ke Sang in which information related to the schemes will be given and eligible beneficiaries will be linked to

ing these camps, inflation relief counters will be set up for the schemes. Permanent inflation relief camps will be set up at 2000 places in the state. Such camps will be organised at government hospitals, gas agencies, bus stands, major markets, shopping malls, airports, railway stations, district collectorate offices, panchayat samiti, municipality and other govt offices and public places.

56 new posts to be created in DTE as CM approves proposal

First India Bureau Jaipur: Opportunities for promotion in the officer cadre will increase in the Directorate of Technical Education (Training), Jodhpur. For this, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal for restructuring the cadre.

A total of 56 new posts will be created in Directorate of Technical Education (Training) including 1 post of Director Training, 14 posts of Joint Director, 26 posts of Deputy Director and 15 posts of Assistant Director. This will provide opportunities to officers who

are not getting promotion at higher level due to lack of posts for a long time. Along with this, a well-coordinated cadre structure will be possible.

The Chief Minister had announced in the budget regarding the reorganisation of the posts of the official level of DTE, Jodhpur.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Chief Secretary Usha Sharma held a marathon meeting with the Collectors and Divisional Commissioners on Saturday and gave necessary guidelines for the implementation of flagship schemes, budget announcements and damage caused by unseasonal rains. The recent untimely rains and hailstorm caused a lot of damage to standing crops and also affected the farmers in several districts of the state. Sharma discussed availability of drinking water and contingency plan in summer. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s Secretary Gaurav Goyal was also present in the meeting.

urban, rural police stations to come up soon

From P1… New urban police stations will be opened at Vaishali Nagar (Alwar), Mukta Prasad Nagar (Bikaner), Shrinathji (Rajsamand), Gokulpura (Sikar) and Sadar Police Station Bayana (Bharatpur). For these, 1 post of Inspector, 5 of Sub-Inspector, 6 of Assistant Sub-Inspector, 8 of Head Constable, 38 of Constable and 2 posts of Constable with Driver will be created, totaling 300 posts. Similarly, new rural police stations will be

opened in Basdayal (Alwar), Hadan (Bikaner), Rahuwas (Dausa), Tanot (Jaisalmer) and Gothda (Jhunjhunu). For these, one post each of police station inspector, 2 of sub-inspector, 4 of assistant sub-inspector, 5 of head constable, 31 of constable and 2 posts of constable and driver, totalling 225 posts will be created.

3 women police stations will open For Mahila Police Stations in Didwana (Nagaur), Nawan (Nagaur) and Kotputli (Jaipur), 1

Sub Inspector, 4 Assistant Sub Inspector, 3 Head Constable and Constable with Driver, totalling 90 posts will be created.

Creation of posts in upgraded police stations 10 police checkposts of

the state have been upgraded to police stations. These include Angai (Dholpur), Mor (Tonk), Sultana (Jhunjhunu), Babai (Jhunjhunu), Januthar (Bharatpur), Nimbi Jodha (Nagaur), Badu (Nagaur), Dabla (Sikar), Kailashnagar (Sirohi) and Jajod (Sikar). Now, one post of Inspector, 2 of Sub-Inspector, 4 of Assistant Sub-Inspector, 5 of Head Constable, 31 of Constable and 2 posts of Constable-cumDriver will be created in these police stations. A total of 395 posts will be

created in these 10 upgraded police stations. 38 new police check posts 38 new police check posts will also be opened in different districts of the state. 1 post of subinspector and 6 posts of constable will be created per outpost. In this way, a total of 266 posts will be created in these new police posts. With the creation of these police offices, police stations and outposts, law and order will be further strengthened in the state.

chief Mohan Bhagwat speaks during the three-day Sangam of Seva Bharti in Jaipur on Saturday.

BHAGWAT ASKS WORKERS TO STAY HUMBLE

CM Ashok Gehlot

ANIGHT FULL OF

City First brings to you glimpses from the royal dinner which took place for ravishing queens of Miss Teen Diva at Hotel Lalit on Friday!

ous cultures by providing a platform that empowers women to discover their personal and professional dreams and unleash their potential to effect positive change as role models and ambassadors. It is a victory in itself to reach this platform.”

Miss Teen Diva, also known as India’s biggest teen pageant, which is the annual pageant and the preliminary to Miss Teen International, Miss Teen Universe, Teen Multinational, is set to host the grand finale on April 13 in Jaipur. The national costume round will be on April 12, and the talent round will be conducted on April 11. The pageant is more than just a beauty pageant; it is a celebration of youth, beauty, intelligence, and social awareness.

To boost the morale of young divas, Jagdeesh Chandra hosted a dinner for the ravishing beauties at the Hotel Lalit, Jaipur, on Friday.

While interacting with the stunning models, he congratulated them and said, “First India and Bharat24 firmly believe in the power of beauty to be a changemaker and an inspiration to women of vari-

During the grand dinner, Nikhil Anand, the national director of Miss Teen Diva welcomed Dr Jagdeesh Chandra and discussed promoting the talents through the national media platforms. The 35 national finalists, along with the reigning queens Mannat Siwach, Rabia Hora, and Mahika Biyani were present during the occasion. The dinner was no exception, with an extravagant feast set in a stunning location that left attendees dazzled. The beauty pageant focuses on improving the overall personalities and confidence of the participants.

Miss Teen Diva provides young women with a unique opportunity to showcase their talents and personalities and to develop their confidence, selfesteem, and personal skills. It is an event that inspires and empowers young women, encouraging them to make a positive impact in their communities and the world at large.

KAVITA CHAUHAN cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Jagdeesh Chandra with Nikhil Anand, Khushpreet Kaur, Aditi Kulkarni , Nandini Gupta, Guneet Sethi, Kavin, Mahika Biyani,Rabia Hora, Mannat Siwach, Vaishnavi Krishna, Vedika teotia, Satvika Singh Baghel, Barsha Kiran, Riddhi Agarwal, Nitya Agravat, Udita Talwar, Vaishnavi Singh, Pallavi Gautam, Sana Yadav, Aarohi Gaikwad, Karemma Khan, Parineeta Bakshi, Titas Bhattacharya, Anwita Sundaram, Kanishka Sharma, Saumya Soni, Ishwarya Kaur, Divyanka Singh, Athena Biju, Sejal Gupta, Meher Kumar, Daniella Shirley, Khushi Gupta, Trishna Ray, Kashish Goswami, Ananya tyagi, Palak Jain, Yashika Sahdev and Kanggana Malik

(L-R) Kanggana Malik, Aarohi Gaikwad, Palak Jain and Ishwarya Kaur Rabia Hora, Mahika Biyani and Mannat Siwach

Jagdeesh Chandra greeted by Nikhil Anand

DANCING Through the decades...

On April 7, Jaipur played host to a stunning retro-themed party that took guests on a nostalgic journey back in time. The event was a roaring success, bringing together guests of all ages and backgrounds to experience the sights, sounds, and styles of a bygone era. The energetic Bollywood Retro party was co-hosted by Youth Icon Rishee Miglani at Menari Lounge in Ramada Hotel, that was transformed into a retro wonderland, complete with vintage decorations and classic tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Jagdeesh Chandra graced the occasion with his presence and congratulated Rishee Miglani for the iconic party.

Various dignitaries, influencers and bloggers of the city were seen dressed up like their favourite actors of 70s and 80s avatars.

Guests arrived dressed in their finest retro attire, with ladies sporting polka dot dresses, cat-eye glasses, and pearl necklaces, while men donned leather jackets, fedoras, and skinny ties.

As guests entered the venue,

they were greeted with a red carpet and a photo booth where they could snap some retrothemed pictures to remember the event. The décor featured classic items such as jukeboxes, vintage posters, and record players, creating a perfect backdrop for the event. Even the food and drink offerings were carefully curated to fit the retro theme, with classic dishes like mac and cheese, fried chicken, and meatloaf served alongside classic cocktails like martinis, old-fashioned, and daiquiris. The entertainment was another highlight of the evening, with live performances by local musicians who played popular hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Jagdeesh Chandra with Dr Makkar (L) and Rishee Miglani (R)

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—PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Ashwin, Swati and Rishee

A glimpse from the mesmerzing party

Dr Manmeet, Garima, Dr Jitendra Makkar and Ankur Taneja

From (L-R) Nimit Mathur, Priyamvada, Kavita Chauhan, Rishee Miglani and Karn Pratap

From (L-R) Anudita, Ayesh and Priyambi

Hemant and Kewal

Manish and Lokesh

EDUCAT ON Conclave 2023

Held at Hotel Marriott, Jaipur on April 7, the Education Conclave 2023,

presented by First India News, Bharat24- Vision of New India, and Manipal University Jaipur, was a lively event attended by several senior academics, school and college administrators, edutech entrepreneurs and politicians. Dr Jagdeesh Chandra graced the evening and inaugurated the evening with a lamp-lighting ceremony. Alongside an award ceremony for the best Vice Chancellor, Chairman and Direc-

tors in the education sector in Rajasthan, the conclave also saw discussions on topics relating to education, from blended classrooms and online learning to India’s future as an edutech hub, education schemes in Rajasthan, the sustainability of digital education, women empowerment and the importance of hands-on learning. The New Education Policy 2023 was launched to prepare students for the

demands of the 21st century. The event kicked off with an introduction by anchor Megha Kaushik, followed by welcoming the Chief Guest, Dr BD Kalla, Cabinet Minister, Education (Primary & Secondary) and Guest of Honour, Dr Subhash Garg, State Minister, Technical Education (Independent Charge). The event was concluded with a vote of thanks by Dinesh Mathur, Business Head, First India News.

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Jagdeesh Chandra greets Dr BD Kalla

Jagdeesh Chandra, Dr Subhash Garg and Dr BD Kalla felicitating Prof PR Sodani President IIHMR University in the category of Best University for Health Management in India. Also see is Jinendra Singh Shekhawat

Ashish Aman and Dinesh Mathur

Vishish, Umashankar, Bhawani, Ramladdu, Vijendar, Dilip, Amita and Kuldeep Shishir Awasthi

Jagdeesh Chandra felicitates Dr Subhash Garg

Jagdeesh Chandra, Dr Subhash Garg and Dr BD Kalla felicitating Prof Rajeev Jain, VC Rajasthan University. Also see is Jinendra Singh Shekhawat

Jagdeesh Chandra, Dr Subhash Garg and Dr BD Kalla felicitating Kailash Raj Saini of MJF Group for Most Promising Institutes in Health sciences. Also see is Jinendra Singh Shekhawat

Jagdeesh Chandra, Dr Subhash Garg and Dr BD Kalla felicitating Anirudh Mathur on behalf of Jaipal Meel from SKIT in the category of Excellence and Education. Also see is Jinendra Singh Shekhawat

Jagdeesh Chandra , Dr Subhash Garg and Dr BD Kalla felicitating Dr Thammaiah CS Pro President of Manipal University in the category of Excellence in Hoslistic Development of Students Award 2023. Also see is Jinendra Singh Shekhawat

Jagdeesh Chandra felicitates Dr BD Kalla. Also seen are Dr Subhash Garg and Jinendra Singh Shekhawat

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JKK!

On the completion of 30 years, Jawahar Kala Kendra’s foundation day was celebrated with much enthusiasm at its premises on Saturday. The three-day Foundation Day celebrations were inaugurated by Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary, Art, Literature, Culture and Archeology Department, Government of Rajasthan, by writing a greeting message on the doodle wall. She congratulated the children by cutting the cake. Gayatri Rathore said that JKK has emerged as a major cultural centre of the country, and many artists have achieved important milestones starting from here.

During the occasion, the President of Urdu Academy Dr Hussain Raza Khan, Additional Director General of JKK Priyanka Jodhawat, Curator Latif Usta, other administrative officers and art lovers were present. The center resounded with the performance of folk dance, puppetry, puppet artists, and the tune of Nagada-Shehnai with more than 100 photographs displayed in the photo exhibition, and 40 paintings in the rhinestone gallery. The visitors saw historical films brought from the State Film

Archives, Ajmer, in the film screening session at Sujas Gallery until April 10. The trend of skill learning was observed in Mrin Shilp (Molela Pottery) Workshop and Storytelling Workshop. Children actively participated in all the activities. In the Handicrafts and Book Fair held at Shilpgram, visitors also bought books and products from artisans. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

DURING THE DAY!

On the 16th day of Ramadan, a large number of people gathered at the Mir Kurban Ali Dargah in Jaipur for Iftar on Saturday. Chairman of the Hajj Committee, MLA Amin Kagzi and MLA Rafeek Khan, the Chairman of the Minority Affairs Department graced the occasion with their presence. Amin Kagzi, the Chairman of the Hajj Committee, expressed his delight that every year, a large number of people from all walks of life participate in the iftar meal at the Mir Kurban Ali Dargah. He emphasized that people of all communities come together at the shrine to fulfil their wishes. Rafeek Khan, the Chairman of the Minority Affairs Department, praised the program and noted that his spiritual leaders also participate in the event every year, demonstrating unity and harmony among people from different backgrounds.

GHOOMAR FEVER IN THE PINK CITY CITY

FIRST

Sadbhavna Parivaar presents

Rajasthan Ghoomar

Queen Season 4 was organised in Poddar Group of Institute Mansarovar Jaipur on Saturday. During the occasion, 26 women reached the final round after competing

1300. Show director Rohit Sharma informed that apart from the winner first second third, there are 10 best Ghoomar Padmavati awards in the competition, along with Ghoomar dance, Rambo of Rajasthani culture, in which waist award was also given for best culture.

Mona Verma was declared as the winner of Ghoomar Queen season 4, whereas Pratima Bhardwaj bagged the title as 1st runner up and Alka Srivastava was the 2nd runner up.

Ocean of emotions via drama!

CITY FIRST

Maharath 9 Evaluation Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated its first Robotics Lab on Saturday. Manoj Sharma (Advisor at Maharath 9) along with Ratan Soni (Bhamashah and senior journalist), Meghna Kher (MD & Founder of Maharath 9), Dr Mohan Lal Yadav IAS (Director SMSA), Vikram Dave (Director of Maharath 9) and Amita Khandelwal (Principal of G.S.S.S. Labana) were present at the inauguration.

The Jawahar Kala Kendra celebrated its founding day with a colourful evening of music and dance at the Rangayan Auditorium on Saturday. The performance by the Manganiyar Singers and the Sand Dunes Band left a lasting impression on the audience. The evening was filled with Rajasthani folk songs and Sufi melodies. Notably, the singers Sarwar Khan and Sartaz Khan, famous for their song in the Bollywood movie

“Dangal,” sang together, including “Hani Karak Bapu” and other tracks. The presentation began with the bhajan by Kabir Das. The songs “Gorbandh,” “Jhiramir Barse Meh,” and “Lori”

MUSICAL EVE!

A Roza Iftar party was organised by the Muslim community near the mosque located in Sarwan Mohalla, Manoharpur on Saturday under the chief hospitality of former Deputy Speaker Rao Rajendra Singh and former State Minister of BJYM Devay Singh. Jama Masjid’s Sadar Jameel Khan Chauhan and Sikander Khan, coordinators of the program, said that the Roza Iftar party was organised on the occasion of the 16th fast of the holy month of Ramadan and to celebrate the first fast of 9-year-old Arshin and 10-year-old Zoya.

Faculty of Design and Arts, Poornima University (PU) organised a two-day international conference on ‘Emerging Trends of Design & Arts (ICETDA-2023)’ topic in association with Indian Institute of Crafts & Design (IICD), Jaipur. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Prof. Chinmay Mehta (Retired Professor & Dean, University of Rajasthan) as a chief guest, while Dr. Toolika Gupta (Director, IICD) as guest of honor and keynote speaker.

Renowned Punjabi Sufi singer Dr Satinder Sartaaj mesmerized the audience with his live performance at the Birla Auditorium on Friday. Singing his hit numbers, Dr Sartaaj urged the audience to understand the complexities of the heart and write about them. It was an evening to remember for all Sufi music lovers present at the event.

followed. Sarwar and Sartaz sang “Hani Karak Bapu,” captivating the audience’s attention. The program continued with “Kesariya Banna,” the Sufi interlude “Bahar Ki Khabar,” and “Nimbooda.” The at-

mosphere turned mystical with the songs “Chhap Tilak” and “Damadam Mast Qalandar.” The event was a grand celebration of Rajasthani culture and art, leaving a memorable experience for everyone present.

—PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

—PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Gayatri Rathore, Priyanka Jodhawat and Latif Usta with students during the lamp lighting ceremony

Gayatri Rathore making clay pots during the Pottery Workshop

A still from the energetic traditional dance performance

Cheshta Shrivastava and Pooja Dhabai

Dunes of Rajasthan Band, Manjur Khan and group

Sarwar Khan and Sartaj Khan

MLA Rafeek Khan during the Iftar party

The captivated audience

—PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Glimpse from the mesmerizing puppet show