First India-Jaipur Edition- 9th June 2023

RAHUL GANDHI HAS HABIT OF CRITICISING INDIA ABROAD: EAM

EAM S Jaishankar on Thursday criticised Rahul Gandhi, saying he has a habit of criticising India abroad and it is not in the interest of the country.

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IN BRIEF

Height of brutality

Man kills live-in partner, boils body parts in cooker

First India Bureau Thane

Rajasthan’s own English Newspaper

IMRAN APPEARS IN ISLAMABAD

HC IN MULTIPLE CASES

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan appeared before Islamabad High Court on Thursday in his bail petitions in over a dozen cases linked to violent protests.

DRDO successfully tests ‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile

First India Bureau Bhubaneshwar

Virat Kohli walks after getting out on 2nd day of the ICC WTC Final between India and Australia in London, on Thursday.

Jr women’s hockey Asia Cup: India storm into Semis

Kakamigahara: The Indian junior women’s hockey team confirmed its spot in semi-finals of Asia Cup by mauling Chinese Taipei 11-0 in its last pool match here on Thursday. The win also cemented India’s position atop Pool A. India finished the group stage of the tournament.

Gyanvapi litigant seeks euthanasia

Varanasi: The main litigant in Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex case, Rakhi Singh, has sought “permission for euthanasia” from President Droupadi Murmu, alleging that her fellow petitioners are spreading false propaganda to defame her.

7 killed, 2 injured in road accident in Sidhi district of MP Sidhi: Seven persons, including a 10-year-old child, were killed and two others injured when a speeding truck hit a jeep and a two-wheeler in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district on Thursday, a police official said. The accident took place near village Dol around 10 am.

In a yet brutal murder of a woman by her live-in partner, a man killed his live-in partner, chopped her body parts and boiled some of parts in a pressure cooker. The accused, identified as Manoj Sane (56), has been arrested.

Body of victim, Saraswati Vaidya (32), was found in her apartment on the seventh floor of a residential building in Geeta Nagar area of Mira Road, on late Wednesday night, Naya Nagar police said.

Vaidya was living with her partner, Manoj Sane, in a live-in relationship for the past three years, a senior police officer said.

Police were alerted to the crime by residents of the building, who complained of an unpleasant odour wafting from Vaidya and Sane’s apartment, police said. MORE ON P7

Police personnel take 56-year-old accused Manoj Sane into custody for allegedly chopped and boiled body parts of his live-in partner at Mira Road locality, in Thane district of Maharashtra, on Thursday. PTI

A preliminary investigation revealed that the woman was brutally killed. “The situation is deeply troubling, and we are committed to finding justice for Vaidya. We urge the public to come forward with any information they may have to aid in our investigation.

JAYANT BAJBALE, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (DCP) MUMBAI

COURT SENDS ACCUSED IN POLICE CUSTODY TILL JUNE 16

Manoj Sane, accused of killing his live-in partner Saraswati Vaidya, was remanded in police custody till June 16. The potential motive for the crime is yet to be disclosed by the investigators. The investigation is currently ongoing, as officials work to piece together the circumstances leading up to Vaidya’s violent death. The police said according to Sane, Vidya died by suicide.

Reserve Bank keeps policy repo rate unchanged as inflation softens

ANI Mumbai

The Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%.

The repo rate is the rate of interest at which RBI lends to other banks.

A consistent decline in inflation (currently at an 18-month low) and its potential for further decline may have prompted the central bank to put the brake on the key interest rate again.

MEETING AT CMR Cong co-incharges meet CM Gehlot for 1st time, share feedback from field

Yogesh Sharma Jaipur

CONGRESS’ FUTURE PROGRAMS WERE ALSO DISCUSSED IN THE MEETING ALSO ATTENDED BY SUKHJINDER SINGH RANDHAWA AND GOVIND SINGH DOTASRA

HALF OF `2K NOTES BACK IN SYSTEM

The RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said 50% of the to-be-withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes came back to the system.

Most analysts had expected the RBI to continue to keep the repo rate unchanged. Inflation has been a concern for many countries, including advanced ones, but India has managed to steer its inflation trajectory quite well.

or the first time, the meeting of all the in-charges of Rajasthan Congress was held with the Chief Minister on Thursday. For this, along with incharge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, the three coin-charges — Amrrita Dhawan, Qazi Nizamuddin and Virendra Rathore — reached the Chief Minister Residence.

During the meeting, all three gave the feedback of their respective areas in front of the CM. Notably, PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra was also present in CMR for the purpose. After the meeting,

“Totally so far about Rs 180,000 crore of Rs 2000 notes have come back. This is roughly about 50% of the Rs 2000 notes which were in circulation on March 31,” Das said.

Randhawa said that the co-in-charges had a meeting with the CM for the first time. “Co-incharges had a meeting with the CM for the first time and during this, Congress’ future programs were discussed. Discussions were also

The first pre-induction night launch of new generation ballistic missile, Agni Prime, was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday at around 7:30 pm, a DRDO statement said on Thursday. As per the official statement, during the flight test, all objectives were successfully demonstrated. This was the first pre-induction night launch conducted by the users after three successful developmental trials of the missile, validating the accuracy and reliability of the system.

New generation ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’ being testfired by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, on Wednesday.

“First Pre Induction night launch of New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni Prime was successfully conducted off the coast of Odisha on 07 June 2023,” tweeted DRDO on Thursday.

Range instrumentation like Radar, Telemetry and Electro-Optical Tracking Systems were deployed at different locations, including two down-range ships, at the terminal point to capture flight data covering the entire trajectory of the vehicle, the DRDO said in the statement.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Armed Forces for the success as well as the copy-book performance of the New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni Prime.

CHANDRAYAAN-3 INTEGRATION SOON, GAGANYAAN ABORT MISSION LIKELY BY AUG Bengaluru: ISRO chairman S Somanath on Thursday said that the integration of the launch vehicle — the GSLV-Mk3 or LVM3 — and the spacecraft of the Chandrayaan-3 mission will begin soon at India’s spaceport in Sriharikota. “All the stages of the launch vehicle have reached the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota and the spacecraft has also moved there. The initial operations of checking the satellites both the propulsion module and the lander-plus-rover are going on now. After some initial preparation they will get integrated and get into the vehicle. The rocket is in the testing phase and integration will happen at the end of this month and it will be fully ready,” Somanath said.

Monsoon hits Kerala, finally

AI to refund to those stranded in Russia

PTI Mumbai

With the monsoon landing in Kerala on Thursday, parts of the state received isolated heavy rainfall with yellow alert being issued in nine districts of the state and orange alert in one.

The IMD issued an orange alert for Kozhikode dist for the day. An orange alert means very heavy rains from 6 cm to 20 cm and a yellow means heavy rainfall between 6 and 11 cm.

PTI

Air India on Thursday said it will refund the full amount to all passengers affected by the diversion of its Delhi-San Francisco flight of June 6 owing to mid-air glitch. Air India told the passengers, who reached their destination after 56 hours of departing from Delhi: “We will fully refund the fare for your journey and, in addition, provide you a voucher for future travel on Air India”.

20 IPS shifted, 15 posted as OSDs in new districts Charges against WFI chief false: Minor’s dad

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held on the feedback of the inflation relief camps,” he said.

About BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena, Congress state in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Thursday said that he is a very big man and he talks about something everyday.

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur

Twenty IPS officers were shifted late Wednesday of which 15 have been posted as OSD (Police) in newly announced districts.

The shuffle happened a few hours after CM Ashok Gehlot chaired a crime review meeting at the PHQ.

ADG Traffic Vijay Kumar Singh was shifted as ADG Cyber Crime and Technical Services, while ADG Administration and Law & order Hawa Singh Ghumaria was made ADG Traffic. P8

New Delhi

The father of minor wrestler said on Thursday that they deliberately filed a false police complaint of sexual harassment against WFI chief because they wanted to get back at him for the perceived injustice against the girl.

The startling admission by the father substantially weakens the case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who has relentlessly faced protest for the past six months by wrestlers, who have accused

him of sexual harassment. The complaint by the minor wrester has also led to investigation under POCSO Act.

“It’s better that truth comes out now instead of court,” he told PTI when asked why he is changing his story now.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa Govind Singh Dotasra

During PM Modi’s upcoming visit, discussions between him and Prez Biden will center around boosting their commitment for Indo-Pacific region, White House said.

Rajasthan performing better than others in JMM: Joshi

Naresh Sharma Jaipur

Hitting back at Union Jal

Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for criticizing Rajasthan over performance in Jal Jeevan Mission, PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi said that the state is doing a good job despite adverse conditions.

Joshi said that Gajendra Singh is not liking the performance of Rajasthan but the performance of the state is better than those states which are considered good by the central ministry. He said that UM Singh has made parameters in such a way that Rajasthan’s performance

HARISH CHOUDHARY BLAMES SHEKHAWAT FOR MAKING WRONG POLICIES FOR DESERT REGION

Mahesh Joshi addressing the media in Jaipur on Thursday.

automatically looks bad.

“There is shortage of drinking water in Rajasthan and unfavorable conditions and yet Rajasthan is doing a better job,” he said.

jasthan. Joshi said that Rajasthan is on second place in expenditure under JJM while on the basis of parameters, the state stands at number 12. He said that Rajasthan has spent Rs 16566 crores on JJM.

Diya Kumari inspects devp works of Krishna circuit

First India Bureau Rajsamand

BJP MP Diya Kumari inspected the ongoing development projects in Nathdwara as part of the Krishna Circuit scheme initiated by the Central Government. On Thursday, the MP visited Nathdwara as part of the pilgrimage development programme. During the visit, MP Diya Kumari assessed the progress of various projects, including the Tourist Interpretation cum Cultural Centre, Krishna Circle, and beautification works. These projects have been allocated a budget of Rs 28.50 crores.

Diya Kumari provided necessary guidance during her visit to Nathdwara to concerned officials, on Thursdsay.

COURT NOTICE OVER DIYA KUMARI’S ELECTION

A special judge of the SC-ST Court has issued notice to Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari in a case challenging the nomination/election. The court has ordered her to appear in person or through a representative on June 27. Petitioner Jitendra Kumar Khatik had challenged the election. The district and sessions court had transferred the case to SC-ST court.

700 gm gold hidden in rectum recovered

First India Bureau

Jaipur

Customs department at the international airport here have recovered 700 grams of gold from two women, officials said on Thursday.

A customs department official said that gold weighing 700 grams was recovered from two women passengers at the Jaipur International Air-

The women had arrived from Bangkok. They had hidden the gold in their rectum.

port. The women had concealed the gold in the form of capsules, with value of recovered gold in the international market has been estimated to be around Rs 43.12 lakhs.

GREAT INDIAN BUSTARD

MLA from Barmer and also Punjab AICC in-charge Harish Choudhary on Thursday blamed union Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for making wrong water schemes for desert region. Congress leader claimed that it is injustice with the people of desert. Choudhary said that earlier there was a provision under Jal Jeevan Mission that the central government was contributing 90% of the cost to the project while the state share was only 10% in hilly and desert areas. But after Shekhawat took charge as the Jal Shakti minister the ratio of 90:10 has changed to 45:45, where the state has to contribute an equal amount as shared by the centre. Rest 10% share is of the locals, he informed. Mukesh Mathrani

First India Bureau Jaipur

The state government has amended the Rajasthan Municipal (Sweepers Service) Rules, 2012 for direct recruitment on 13184 vacant posts of sweepers in 176 urban bodies of the state. The Department of Self-Government has issued the notification of the Rajasthan Municipal Corporation (Sweepers Service) Amendment Rules 2023.

Through this, the provision of practical examination has also been added in Rule 9 along with interview. Now this recruitment will be done for one year, according to the provisions of the amended Rajasthan Municipal (Cleaning Employees Service) Amend-

Sanitation workers protesting outside DLB office in Jaipur. FILE

ment Rules 2023 and ensuring full compliance of the guidelines issued by the state government for direct recruitment, giving priority to the families (Valmiki Samaj) involved in traditional cleaning work. Experience, interview and practical test will be done by the Autonomous Government Department.

First India Bureau Jaipur

In the matter of sexual exploitation of school girls in Dungarpur by a headmaster, the National Human Rights Commission has given notice to the state government alleging sexual exploitation by the principal of the government school. He is accused of raping and molesting eight schoolgirls and was arrested. Meanwhile, the National Child Protection Commission also took cognizance of the matter and a team will come to Dungarpur on Friday. The team will take statements of the victim girl students and parents.

From scorching heat in the day to thunderstorms and rain showers at night, Rajasthan’s weather seems to be having frequent mood swings. While people in Jaipur can be seen using umbrellas to protect against sun, evenings

with rain showers and strong winds making the public hold on to those.

New districts by the end of month

Shivendra Parmar & Ziauddin Khan Jaipur

After the announcement of 19 new districts in the state by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, work has intensified and the notification of new districts will be issued at the end of June. Special officers of administration and police are being appointed in the new districts. A few days back, the government had appoint-

ed IAS officers as collectors in the new districts. Late on Wednesday, the government also appointed SPs.

IAS and IPS officers have been asked to resume their duties at the earliest. However, their offices have not been

decided yet.

RPS officers will also be deployed district wise.

During an interaction with Revenue Minister Ramlal Jat, First India asked whether the state government would announce new divisions and new districts again.

To this, the minister Ramlal Jat, replied that the boundaries of the new districts of the state would be decided soon as the report is set to be received by next week.

K’taka experts to visit Jaisalmer conservation park

Suryaveer Singh Tanwar Jaisalmer

NEW ARRIVALS SOON IN NAHARGARH BIO PARK

GIRAFFE, WHITE

GAZELLE

AdSP Divya row: DA case against constable by ACB

Navin Sharma Jaipur

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets case against terminated constable Sumit who had demanded a bribe of Rs two crore on behalf of suspended Additional SP Divya Mittal.

Sumit, who supposedly acted as middleman for Divya Mittal, earned 523.34 percent more assets than his known source of income. AdSP Divya Mittal allegedly also used to transfer money to the bank accounts of Sumit.

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Godawan breeding center will be set up in Ballari district of Karnataka on the lines of desert national park of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer. The team of experts from Karnataka will come to the Godawan Breeding Center in Jaisalmer and will study the Godavan conservation being done here.

Experts will study in Jaisalmer for the conservation of Godawan found

Presently there are 27 Godavans In the Godavan Breeding Centre in Sudasari area of Jaisalmer.

at Siruguppa in Ballari district. A plan has been made in Ballari district to expand the habitat of Godawan, collecting eggs, artificially hatching them and releasing them

into the environment. For this purpose, the forest department of Karnataka has prepared a plan of Rs 25 crore and sent it to the state government.

There is good news from Nahargarh Biological Park once again. Tigress Rani and lioness Tara are pregnant and new arrivals are soon expected in the wildlife park. Rani was paired with tiger Shivaji and Tara was paired with GS, the Asiatic lion brought from Jodhpur. Officials informed that there is a change in the physical appearance of both of the wild cats, so it is expected that both can deliver the cubs in the first fortnight of July. machines, GPS devices used in police vehicles and e-Mitra devices.

The forest department will soon shift a giraffe, white

Sumit had been posted in the excise department in Udaipur and Banswara districts of the state. He used to deposit bribe amounts received from liquor mafia to his bank accounts.

Nirmal Tiwari

RPS Divya Mitta was posted as Additional SP SOG when Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested her based on a complaint filed with them for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 2 crore through Sumit.

AdSP Divya Mittal gets bail from Raj HC in excise case AdSP Divya Mittal, who was arrested by ACB in bribery case, got bail from High Court in excise case. Vacation court Justice Nupur Bhati granted her bail. A petition for cancellation of the FIR was registered in Ambamata police station. Advocate Naman Mahnot presented Mittal’s side. Liquor bottles were found in Mittal’s, Nature Hills and Resort located in Chikalwas near Udaipur. A case was registered under the Excise Act. He said that Mittal has been made an accused at the behest of an employee, which is a violation of Section 25 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

SANTOSH SHARMA

Headmaster case: NHRC notice to govt

AND ZEBRA TO BE SHIFTED TO NAHARGARH BIOLOGICAL PARK

gazelle (Chinkara) and zebra to Nahargarh Biological Park in the state as part of an exchange program. Officials informed that talks are being held with Delhi Zoological Park to bring the three wild animals to Jaipur. “Following the approval of Central Zoo Authority (CZA), the exchange program will take place. White Chinkara will be brought in place of Indian Wolf along with a Gharial (fish-eating crocodile) from Delhi Zoological Park,” an official said.

War of ‘waters’

A day of extreme ‘weather swings’

come

Hiring rules amended for sanitation staff

Dr Ramavtar Sharma

The writer is a Physician and Columnist

SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS

A constant feeling that something would go wrong hovers in thoughts of such a person constantly. There is extreme fear of failure on a constant basis that affects day to day working of the affected person. This anxiety, in turn, leads to unhelpful behavior and aggression. The phobia may spread in some other form as well like fear of spiders or closed and confined spaces. With time, such people start believing that their projects won’t succeed, goals would not be achieved. Atychiphobia is not an official diagnosis but is one of the phobias but procrastination caused by this personality trait interfere in decision making even for trivial matters like buying a shaving blade or or ice cream bar. Lack of decisiveness ultimately leads to physical symptoms because of a long period of stress.

PSYCHOLOGY: FEAR OF FAILURE

In psychology, there is a group of problems related to state of the mind issues clustered together as specific phobia. One of these problems is called atychiphobia which means a situation where a person is perpetually under fear of failure. Here, the affected person is never sure of himself even for most trivial things and simplest of decisions. A constant feeling that something would go wrong hovers in thoughts of such a person constantly. There is extreme fear of failure on a constant basis that affects day to day working of the affected person.

Such people tend to procrastinate. They go on postponing and delaying even the minor tasks of life leading to severe degree of anxiety as the worksheet piles up. This anxiety, in turn, leads to unhelpful behavior and aggression. The fear phobia may spread in some other form as well like fear of spiders or closed and confined spaces. With time, such people start believing that their projects won’t succeed, goals would not be achieved. As a result of this extreme negativity and consequent lack of initiative, depression might take root in their lives.

Atychiphobia is not an official diagnosis but is one of the phobias but procrastination caused by this personality trait interfere in decision making even for trivial matters like buying a shaving blade or or

ice cream bar. Lack of decisiveness ultimately leads to physical symptoms because of a long period of stress. The affected person may have faster heart rate, faster and shallower breathing, sweating and muscle tension. Extreme anxiety disrupts family relationships and marital happiness. Lots of opportunities are missed and hobbies never materialize.

Social life and life at the workplace both suffer significantly because of persistent fear of failure leading to inability to decide. It should be noted that fear of failure is not a psychiatrist condition, it is a personality disorder. One shouldn’t rush to a psychiatrist. It would always be better to introspect first

and find the underlying reason for failure. One should try to find the root cause of fear which may be traced to childhood parenting or schooling.

Highly protected children or those who are excessively motivated during early life are seen to be more prone to fear of failure. Similarly, children or young adults whose self esteem was destroyed at home or outside, usually stay fearful of failure and unsure of their abilities.

It should be remembered that failure too is an experience. Any form of achievement in life is a mixed brew of success and failure. People with negative past experiences may carry many memories which make them fearful

It should be noted that fear of failure is not a psychiatrist condition, it is a personality disorder. One shouldn’t rush to a psychiatrist. It would always be better to introspect first and find the underlying reason for failure. One should try to find the root cause of fear which may be traced to childhood parenting or schooling. Highly protected children or those who are excessively motivated during early life are seen to be more prone to fear of failure. Similarly, children or young adults whose self esteem was destroyed at home or outside, usually stay fearful of failure and unsure of their abilities.

for the rest of their life. Similarly, role modeling one’s life on some highly successful person and then not achieving it may also lead to fear of failure for a short or long period of time. Highly motivational childhood teaching may also prove to be counterproductive and so might do imprecation.

Both these extremes make a person vulnerable to an indecisive attitude.

As far as management of atychiphobia is concerned it has to be through talk treatment by a very skilled counselor. It is to be noted that counseling in India is in its nascent stage. Most of the counselors base their therapy on monotonous textbook models and

many of them are judgemental. A counselor with wide reading in philosophy and literary fiction can be of good help to rid a person of fear of failure. Talk treatment is expensive and may or may not help depending upon skill of the therapist and willingness of the person to reorient. As a result, a large number of people take the easy route of prescription tranquilizers. These medicines are of limited actual value in case of this psychological disorder because they do not change the underlying behavior issue and as such might cause harm by creating a false sense that all is well.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL

Modi govt overhauled India's health infrastructure: Shah

PTI

New Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said in the last nine years, the Modi government has overhauled the country’s health infrastructure from primary to tertiary level while ensuring free treatment of up to `5 lakh for the poor.

In tweets, the Union Home Minister said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has embraced a future where healthcare is no longer a privilege.

The home minister said the prime minister has harnessed the transformative power of technology making healthcare accessible.

“Whether it is Covid Vaccination, telemedicine, hospital registration, or accessing health records, healthcare now is at the fingertips of

INPUTS SHARED BY HOME MINISTER AMIT SHAH

z Over 38 crore Ayushman Bharat health accounts were created in the last nine years of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government.

z Over 9,200 Janaushadhi Kendras and over 230 AMRIT pharmacies were opened for affordable medicines.

z Over 1.55 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness centres are operational in the country.

care procedures.

To ensure that nobody is left out, especially women, children and elderly, there is no cap on family size and age in the scheme.

Oppn parties’ wish for 2024 polls will wash away, says BJP

PTI

New Delhi

z Over 5,000 Rapid Molecular Diagnostic Machines for Tuberculosis are now operational.

z 660 medical colleges are now operational in the country, an increase of over 70 per cent since 2014.

z Over 6,00 critical care hospital blocks are opened in all dists with a population of 5 lakh under Prime Minister Narendra Modi government.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS

BJP 'scared' of facing united Opposition in 2024: Tejashwi

The BJP on Thursday took a swipe at opposition parties over their meeting in Bihar, saying they may be looking for support in each other but their wish will wash away in 2024 Lok Sabha polls like the ` 1,750-crore bridge which collapsed in the state recently.

z The BJP in Maharashtra on Thursday announced `election chiefs’ for 48 Lok Sabha and 288 Legislative Assembly seats in the state.

z The Jammu & Kashmir unit of BJP Thursday batted for holding Assembly elections in the Union Territory, saying the Assembly is the only forum to make laws which the local bodies or district development councils (DDCs) cannot.

PTI

Patna

citizens,” he said. The Modi govern

ment’s major initiative for healthcare is imple

mentation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme un

der which those eligible

will have a defined benefit cover of `5 lakh per family per year, officials said. This cover takes care of almost all secondary care and most of tertiary

World sees India as credible development partner: EAM

The benefit cover also includes pre- and posthospitalisation expenses and all pre-existing conditions are covered from day one of the policy, the officials said.

A defined transport allowance per hospitali-

sation is also paid to the beneficiary under the scheme. Showcasing the holistic development of healthcare infrastructure in India during the last nine years of the Modi government, Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared some information that shows over `64,100 crore outlay for PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.

Union Minister Smriti Irani said such activities of opposition will increase as the 2024 polls approach. It is determined

to strike a blow to the country’s democratic process in its lust for power, she said.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday claimed that the BJP was “scared” of fighting the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in which it may have to face a united opposition.

The RJD leader was responding to questions from journalists about remarks of some BJP leaders who have sought to make light of the conclave of opposition parties to be held in Patna on June 23.

“BJP recently lost Himachal Pradesh & Karnataka. They are staring at a series of defeats in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi & Haryana,” claimed Yadav.

K'taka govt to launch 'Gruha Jyothi' scheme on Aug 1: CM

PTI

Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the ‘Gruha Jyoti’ free electricity scheme would be launched on August 1, while the ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme that provides Rs 2,000 assistance per month to women identified as heads of families on August 17 or 18.

The announcement came after the CM held a high level meeting with senior government officials to discuss the implementation of both schemes, which are part of five poll guarantees. The government is planning to launch the Gruha Jyoti scheme on August 1 at Kalaburgi, and Gruha Lakshmi scheme on August 17 or 18 in Belagavi.

CHIEF MINISTER

DIRECTS OFFICIALS

z Siddaramaiah instructed the officials to simplify the application process for all guarantee schemes, and avoid asking unnecessary information and documents.

z Also, if applications are rejected, appropriate reasons should be cited, he said, as he warned the officials against rejecting them for silly reasons.

EAM S Jaishankar with Union Ministers of State Meenakashi Lekhi & V Muraleedharan addresses a press conference on the 9 years of PM Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, in New Delhi on Thursday. ANI

ANI New Delhi

External Affairs Minister

S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the world, especially the Global South, perceives India as a credible and effective development partner with delivery on the ground.

Addressing a press conference on nine years of the Narendra Modi government’s foreign policy, Mr Jaishankar said there has been strategic clarity and the second image of India is that of an economic collaborator.

“The world, especially the Global South, per-

MAJOR DISCUSSIONS IN PRESS CONFERENCE

z Jaishankar said India has sent back a technical team to its Embassy in Afghanistan and & focus right now is less political and it is more on helping the Afghan people.

z “We want to improve relations with China. But it will be possible only when there is peace and tranquillity in border areas and if there is an agreement, it should be adhered to. Both sides are engaged in talks to resolve the row”, he said.

ceives India as a development partner - as a credible, effective develop-

ASIAN GAMES

Delhi Lt Governor, AAP clash over college campus opening

Agencies

New Delhi

z India does not get swayed by coercion, inducements and false narratives, Jaishankar said while citing the country’s approach towards the situation along the Northern border.

z Jaishankar hit out at Canada over an event that celebrated the assassination of former PM Indira Gandhi. He said that the space given to separatists, extremists and people who advocate violence, is not good for its relationship with India.

ment partner with delivery on the ground,” EAM S Jaishankar said.

The unending feud between Delhi’s elected government and the centre-appointed Lieutenant Governor has found its latest flashpoint in the opening of a new university campus, with both sides vying for the credit for delivering the project.

The Delhi campus of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University was inaugurated by both LG VK Saxena and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal but not before it sparked a political face-off.

Delhi LG Saxena brought goons to inaugurate IP University campus, says AAP’s Atishi

New Delhi: Hitting out at the spar over the inauguration on Thursday, Delhi’s Education Minister Atishi alleged that Delhi LG VK Saxena brought his goons. Amid the ongoing tussle between the Delhi Government and Lieutenant Governor, Atishi also alleged that the LG created pressure on the education department and the university officials by threatening to suspend them.

India will return with best-ever medal haul: Thakur

PTI

New Delhi

ports Minister Anurag Thakur predicted Indian athletes will return with the country’s best-ever medal haul from the Asian Games on Thursday.

India are expected to send one of the largest contingents to the Asian Games this year with athletes competing in non-traditional sports like kurash, jujutsu, and chess.

A total of 600 athletes

I think India will have the best-ever performance in the Asian Games. For the preparation for Asian Games the government has till now sanctioned over ` 220 crore. The government has spent ` 450 crore in the current Olympic cycle on training and equipment. We have approved proposals of TOPS group athletes worth `45 crore.

ANURAG THAKUR, SPORTS MINISTER

are expected to represent India, compared to 570 in the last edition and 541 in 2014. “The improvement in facilities by the government has resulted in India’s best-

ever performance at the last Oympics, Paralympics, Deaflympics & Commonwealth Games. We won a record number of medals and we will do the same in Asian

INDIA’S BEST TALLY 15 GOLD, 24 SILVER AND 30 BRONZE

India returned with a best-ever haul of 69 medals, including 15 gold medals, 24 silver medals and 30 bronze medals from the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Pelambang, Indonesia.

Games”, Thakur said. The minister informed that over 350 proposals of TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) group athletes worth `45 crore have been approved.

IN THE COURTYARD

NCB’s probe team had an ulterior motive of giving Aryan Khan clean chit: Wankhede to HC

Mumbai: The NCB’s Team had an ulterior motive of giving a clean chit to Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan in a drugs-on-cruise case and suppressed material evidence against him, the anti-drug agency’s former zonal director Sameer Wankhede submitted to the Bombay HC.

Mother alone does not have right over child: Court in Dhawan’s case

New Delhi: A Delhi court has ordered Aesha Mukerji, the estranged wife of cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, to bring their nine-year-old son to India for a family gathering observing that a mother alone does not possess exclusive rights over a child.

HC raps police for not cooperating with SIT in rape-murder case

Kolkata: West Bengal Police on Thursday faced the ire of Justice Raasekha Mantha for not cooperating with the three-member special investigation team constituted by the HC to probe the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl at Kaliganj in North Dinajpur district.

SC grants interim protection from arrest to Muslim doctor in rape case of Hindu woman

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted interim protection from arrest to a Muslim doctor from Delhi in a case of raping a Hindu woman on the pretext of marriage. A vacation bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the complainant woman seeking their response on the plea.

Mere transportation of cow not offence under UP Cow Slaughter Act

Lucknow: The Allahabad HC has observed that mere possession and transportation of cattle within the state would not amount to an offence under UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act. The court passed an order after hearing bail application of Yadav, who was kept in jail for almost 3 months.

Vivekananda murder case: Deceased’s daughter moves SC

New Delhi: YS Vivekananda Reddy’s daughter Suneetha Narreddy has moved to SC challenging the Telangana HC’s order granting anticipatory bail to Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy in connection with Vivekananda Reddy murder case. CBI took over the investigation in July 2020 on the orders of the AP HC.

Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji today India embraces a future where healthcare is no longer a privilege. In #9YearsOfHealthForAll India overhauled its health infrastructure from primary to tertiary level while ensuring free treatment up to `5 lakh for the poor.

Amit Shah @ amitshah

Union Minister Smriti Irani addresses a press conference BJP HQ in New Delhi on Thursday. ANI

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah receives representations from the public at his residence, in Bengaluru, on Thursday. PTI

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur tries his hands on the Air Rifle shooting to review the India’s preparedness ahead of Asian Games 2023, at in New Delhi on Thursday. ANI

Odisha Train Accident

19 Bihar passengers missing, 50 dead: Disaster Mgmt dept

The Bihar govt already sent officials to Balasore to provide assistance

PTI

Patna

At least 19 people from Bihar, who were on board the Coromandel Express, are still missing after the train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district on June 2 in which 288 people were killed, said the state Disaster Management Department (DMD).

The missing 19 Bihar passengers on board the Coromandel Express include four from Madhubani district, Darbhanga (2), Muzaffarpur (2), East Champaran (2), Samastipur (2), Sitamarhi (1), Patna (1), Gaya (1), Purnea (1), Sheikhpura (1), Siwan (1) and

LATEST UPDATES FROM TRIPLE-TRAIN CRASH

 Doctors in Bhubaneswar are having a tough time collecting DNA samples from disfigured and swelling bodies from triple-train accident in Balasore and preserving the samples for investigating agencies.

 The doctors are also collecting DNA samples from relatives of victims for matching, a process that has been complicated by the fact that there are multiple claimants to a body.

Begusarai (1), said a statement issued by the Disaster Management department.

“At least 50 people from different Bihar dis-

Maha: Kolhapur returning to normalcy, 36 people arrested

The situation in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur is gradually returning to normal, a day after violence over a social media post, a senior police official said on Thursday.

Mira Road killing

Crime against women on rise in Maha: Sule

PTI Mumbai

Increase in MSP on Kharif crops will empower farmers: Yogi

ANI

Lucknow

tricts have reportedly died and 43 sustained injuries in the Odisha train accident,” the statement issued on Wednesday night said.

PM Modi holds telephone conversation with Crown Prince & PM of Saudi Arabia

First India Bureau

New Delhi

PM Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The leaders reviewed a number of issues of bilateral cooperation and ex-

changed views on various issues of mutual interest.

PM Modi thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for Saudi Arabia’s excellent support during evacuation of Indian nationals from Sudan via Jeddah in April 2023. The PM also conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage.

 Students of Bahanaga High School in Odisha are scared to return to their classes in the building which was turned into a temporary morgue after the train crash which killed 288 passengers.

At least 36 people have so far been arrested and cases registered in connection with the violence, he said.

Businessmen opened their establishments and people were seen buying items of daily need from shops in Kolhapur city.

NCP leader Supriya Sule on Thursday described as “extremely horrific & outrageous” the incident in which a woman was found cut into pieces in Mira Bhayandar area of Maharashtra, & alleged that crime against women was on the rise in the state as criminals have no fear. She also said that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who handles the home portfolio, should concentrate on his department seriously. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), however, hit back saying Fadnavis was capable of taking action in the Mira Bhayandar case.

Supriya Sule

DEMAND OF SECURITY AT WOMEN'S HOSTELS

Mumbai:The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Thursday demanded that female police offi cials regularly visit women’s hostels across Maharashtra to ensure that security measures are in place on those premises. A man who worked as a security guard raped and strangled a girl to death inside her hostel room in South Mumbai.

India set to host Miss World 2023

PTI

New Delhi

India is set to host the Miss World 2023 competition, as the coveted international beauty pageant makes its return to the country after nearly three decades.

The much anticipated 71st edition of Miss World is expected to take place in November this

year. India had last hosted the international pageant in 1996.

“I am delighted to announce India as the new home of the 71st Miss

World Final. We cannot wait to share your unique & diverse culture, world class attractions & breathtaking locations with the rest of the world. India has the greatest hospitality in the entire world. It is my second time here & you make me feel like home,” said Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska of Poland.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday lauded the decision of the Union Cabinet to approve the increase in MSP on Kharif crops to mark Kharif Marketing Year 2023-24.

CM Yogi said that the step will empower farmers financially and bring about comprehensive change to their lives.

Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister added that the central government’s decision is dedicated to the welfare of the farmers.

Earlier, the Union Cabinet approved the increase in the minimum support price for Kharif crops to observe Kharif Marketing Year 2023-24.

An award night to celebrate the success stor y of the most deser ving couples amidst creme de la creme audience of Jaipur City at

PTI Kolhapur

Ranjan Ghosh, a US-based psychiatrist, speaks with Sanu Das, a survivor of the recent triple-train accident in Odisha, in Kolkata, Thursday. Ranjan Ghosh is providing free of cost counselling to victims of the accident. PTI

Miss World Karolina Bielawska (R) at the press conference along with Julia Morley (C), Chairperson and CEO of Miss World Organization in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI

Dreams are the domain of the spirit- maybe the mind cannot envisage it yet – but for the enlightened, the spirit will show it the way.

Connecting with masses...

Maharishi Naval Sampradaya & Valmiki Samaj Jodhpur thanked him for Maharishi Naval Panorama in Jodh

CM meets various delegations at CMR

Naresh Sharma Jaipur

A delegation of the Jaipur Development Authority Officers’ Council and the Jaipur Development Authority Employees’ Union met Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday and expressed gratitude for the decisions taken in the interests of officers and employees. Addressing the delegation atCMR, Gehlot said that it is State govt’s responsibility to protect the social security and health of every family in Raj.

“Rajasthan is the first state in the country to make the right to health. In this sequence, many public welfare schemes including Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Scheme, Social Security Pension are being run. These decisions have given a sense of security to the employees regarding their future,” he said.

"No shortage is being kept for the all-round development of the state. Peace, harmony and brotherhood are the basis of development, there-

fore the state government is making constant efforts to maintain communal harmony and unity in the state," CM said while addressing a delegation from Ramgarh assembly constituency at CMR.

The members thanked CM for increasing the budget of Mewat Regional Development Board from Rs 25 crore to Rs 40 crore, upgrading Mewat Residential Girls School to Senior Second-

CM'S APPROVALS SANJEEVANI & ADARSH SCAMS: CM IRKED WITH SOG'S PERFORMANCE

`156.13 CR FOR IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN JHALAWAR, BUNDI & BANSWARA DISTRICTS

Gehlot will get a ‘clear mandate’, claims Naresh Arora

Will Raje be Regional Face of BJP in Rajasthan in 2023 elections? The Economic Times has given a positive indication about it on Thursday morning and now famous numerologist Dr. Kumar Ganesh also said the same thing, stressing, “If

the BJP government is formed in Rajasthan, then Madam Vasundhara will be the Chief Minister.”

Meanwhile Gehlot’s informal advisor Naresh Arora has claimed that Gehlot will get a ‘clear mandate’ in Rajasthan.

“The Gehlot government will be formed again due to free electricity-water, gas cylinder and possible polarization of Muslim votes,” he said. Now, only the future can answer these questions!

TALES OF BUREAUCRACY

Rajendra Chhabra Jaipur

As the date of June 30 is nearing with each passing day, the entire state buraucracy’s excitement is increasing to find out as to who will be the new Chief Secretary that will take over on July 1. After spending 18 months at helm of the state’s bureaucracy, Usha Sharma’s innings, as Chief Secretary, will culminate on June 30.

According to the seniority in the civil list of IAS, the hierarchy is listed herewith: Veenu Gupta (1987 batch), Subodh Agarwal (1988 batch), Shubhra Singh (1989 batch), Rajeshwar Singh (1989 batch), Abhay Kumar (1992 batch) and Akhil Arora (1993

Dr Rituraj Sharma Jaipur

Within a few hours of CM Ashok Gehlot chairing a crime review meeting at the PHQ on Wednesday, the State government shifted 20 IPS officers of which 15 have been posted as OSD (Police) in newly announced districts.

As per sources, after the crime meeting held on Wednesday, the CM held a 15-minute meeting with the DGP in his chamber. After this discussion, 4 senior officers were transferred and the transfer of IPS Rahul Prakash was canceled from Bharatpur range to Jaipur commissionerate. During the crime meet -

ary and public welfare announcements made for the development of Mewat region.

CM announced the opening of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Residential School in Municipality

Sikri. He met delegation from Bharatpur’s city area & thanked CM for welfare schemes. MLA Wajib Ali, local public representatives and a large number of common people were present.

During the review meeting at Police Headquarters on Wednesday evening, CM Ashok Gehlot looked disappointed with the work of SOG. Gehlot expressed displeasure over not taking effective action in Adarsh and Sanjeevani scam and said, "Even after so many complaints you people are not able to do anything." According to sources, Gehlot has publicly made a Union Minister an accused in Sanjeevani case. But maybe SOG is not able to move forward in that direction and this may also be a reason for govt’s displeasure. Gehlot expressed displeasure over not coordinating with ED in both cases. Is CM Gehlot really angry with the performance of SOG? SOG is not reaching the logical conclusion in Sanjeevani and Adarsh scams and so it is being speculated as to what is the meaning of this logical conclusion. What are the differences, especially in the Sanjeevani case? Are there any ideological differences between SOG, ADG Ashok Rathore &

LIST OF IPS OFFICERS

CM Ashok Gehlot has given financial approval of Rs 156.13 cr for 5 development works related to Water Resources Department. With this amount, development work of sprinkler system in Rajgarh Medium Irrigation Project, construction work in Ghughwa Minor Irrigation Project & necessary irrigation facilities in Gagarin Irrigation Project will be done in Jhalawar dist. Construction will be done in Uttarana Micro Lift Irrigation Project in Bundi district and construction of anicut on Anas river in Kupra village of Banswara district.

6 NEW PHED OFFICES, CREATION OF 52 NEW POSTS

CM Ashok Gehlot has approved the opening of 6 new offices of PHED and creation of 52 new posts for operation of offices. As per the proposal, circle (Superintending Engineer) office, block (Executive Engineer) office in Jayal & subdivision (Asst Engineer) office in Deh will be opened in Kuchaman. Divisional (Executive Engineer) office at Khandela & subdivision (Asst Engineer) office at Sewar & Bhiwadi will be opened.

ELECTRICITY WILL BE PROVIDED TO MORE THAN 1.15 L HOUSES

CM has given nod for electrification of 1,15,383 unelectrified houses by Jodhpur Discom under RDSS scheme. The houses were deprived of electrification after Saubhagya scheme was discontinued. The project cost will be Rs 322.61 cr. Among houses to be electrified are 41,396 in Barmer, 20,993 in Jodh, 16,853 in Jaisalmer, 14,458 in Bikaner, 6,379 in Churu, 5,368 in Jalore, 4,981 in Sirohi, 2057 in H’garh, 1,675 in Sgnr & 1,223 in Pali.

Bhagwat reaches Udaipur for training of RSS volunteers

First India Bureau Udaipur

z VK Singh- ADG Traffic to ADG Cyber Crime

z Hawa Singh Ghumaria- ADG Law & Order to ADG Traffic

z Rupinder SinghIG RAC Jaipur to IG Bharatpur Range

z Rahul Prakash as AdCP Traffic, Jaipur Commissionerate

z Rameshwar SinghDIG Traffic, Jaipur to DIG Vigilance, PHQ 15 OSDs in new dists

ing, the CM also asked many questions to the DGP regarding the work of the officers.

Two IPS were transferred for the second time in 5 days. IG RAC Rupin-

z Rajendra KumarCommandant RAC to OSD Dudu

der Singh was transferred as Bharatpur Range IG & Rahul Prakash, who was

z Raj Kumar GuptaCommandant, SDRF to OSD Kekri

z Arshad Ali- DCP Headquarters, Jp to OSD Salumber

z Alok SrivastavaSP ACB Kota to OSD Shahpura

z Pooja Awana- SP GRP Ajmer to OSD Anupgarh

z Vineet Kumar BansalDCP Traffic, Jodhpur to OSD Phalodi

z Surendra Singh- Commandant, RAC Delhi to OSD Khairthal

z Narendra Singh- Principal Kishangarh to OSD Beawar

under transfer to Bharatpur as DIG on June 2, was transferred to Jaipur Po-

z Anil Kumar- SP

Cyber crime to OSD

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z Shailendra SinghAdditional Director RPA to OSD Sanchore

z Sushil KumarAdSP Ajmer to OSD

Gangapur City

z Brijesh Jyoti- AdSP

Bharatpur to OSD Deeg

z Ranjita Sharma- AdSP Udaipur to OSD Kotputli

z Hari Shankar- AdSP Bikaner to OSD Balotra

z Praveen Nayak Nunavut- AdSP Pali to OSD Didwana

lice Commissionerate as Addl Commissioner Traffic & Administration.

Search for next CS ends at these officers?

batch) i.e. half a dozen officers of five batches.

If seniority is given preference in the selection of next CS, then Veenu Gupta’s claim is the biggest to the post. But seniority plays little role in the appointment of CS and in the past, this aspect has been overlooked several times. As regards hard work and capability, Veenu Gupta is at par with all other officials and additionally, apart from being a woman, she is a non-controversial official, which is a ‘plus-point’ for her.

However, the negative point for her could be that her husband DB Gupta has been the Chief Secretary in the current gov-

After spending 18 months at helm of the state’s bureaucracy, Usha Sharma’s innings, as Chief Secretary, will culminate on June 30

ernment itself and there are still six months left to Veenu’s retirement. In the last IAS transfer list, Veenu Gupta was given the responsibility of a major department like Mines. In the previous meeting chaired by CM Ashok Gehlot on budget announcement, the CM had reportedly asked Veenu Gupta to curb illegal mining any how. Those in the know how of

bureaucracy claim that this is an indication that Gupta will not be changed from the position. The number two in seniority - Subodh Agarwal - still has two and a half years left to his retirement. Becoming CS right now, means a long innings and in the current situation, it seems improbable and if he will be continued by the new government that will

come to power after six months, is also uncertain. Subodh is a ‘hard task master’ and a ‘result- oriented officer,’ who has all the capabilities needed for becoming a CS. The manner in which suddenly Shubhra Singh has been brought to Jaipur from Delhi, has given rise to the speculation if she would be crowned the next CS. Otherwise, her ‘air-drop-

ping’ is beyond comprehension. But the biggest minus point in her situation is that she has returned to Jaipur after a gap of 13 years and she is completely in the dark regarding the state government’s policies and their implementation on the ground and the changes in bureaucracy over the past 13 years. Thus, handing over the reins of bureaucracy in

the last six months of the government, which are the utmost crucial months, is considered to be an immense risk taking manoeuvre. It is also being said that merely being a senior woman officer is not enough.

The 1989 batch officer Rajeshwar Singh is not considered to be one of the blue-eyed officers of the state government and he has been positioned in Ajmer for the past two years and sources reveal that his chances of becoming the next CS are absolutely ‘dim’.

The fifth official in seniority is Abhay Kumar, whose image is that of a ‘silent worker,’ a noncontroversial officer, who

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday, reached Udaipur for annual training of RSS volunteers above 40 yrs of age. Bhagwat, who was in Hindaun for training camp for volunteers aged below 40 yrs, reached Udaipur by train. He was received by local RSS leaders at railway station from where his convoy left for Vidya Niketan school amid tight security.

finds a large acceptance in bureaucracy. He has held the reins of important departments like Finance and Home, and while serving as ACS Home, he has come across as a ‘trusted officer’ of the state government. It is being speculated that since in the May 1 transfer list he was not changed, so he may be ‘changed’ now!

Akhil Arora is current CM Ashok Gehlot’s most trusted and close bureaucrat. He has a huge role in the state government’s work and word is that not even a leaf can move without his advice or suggestion in the government and his position, as is being visualised by others, is not less than that of CS. And if CM Gehlot brings him to the helm, it should not come as a surprise!

Veenu Gupta Shubhra Singh Abhay Kumar Subodh Agarwal Rajeshwar Singh Akhil Arora

Dr JagDeesh ChanDra CEO & Editor-in-Chief, First India

Jinendra Singh Shekhawat Jaipur

Mohan Bhagwat at Railway Station in Udaipur.

After CM's crime review meet, 5 sr IPS shunted, 15 posted as OSDs in new dists

VK Singh

CM Ashok Gehlot Vasundhara Raje

Rupinder Singh

Hawa S Ghumaria Rahul Prakash

Raje, a Regional Face of BJP in 2023 Raj polls?

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CM Ashok Gehlot being felicitated by delegation of JDA Officers’ Council & JDA Employees’ Union at CMR. Also seen are Ashok Chandna, Johri L Meena, Indira Meena, Jogaram & others.

CM Ashok Gehlot with delegation of Jodhpur’s Maharishi Naval Sampradaya & Valmiki Samaj at CMR on Thursday. Guru Sunil Maharaj of Maharishi Naval Sampradaya, nat’l & int’l Maharishi Naval Sampradaya & people of Valmiki Samaj are seen.

CM Ashok Gehlot congratulates Akip Khan from Govindgarh Tehsil for getting selected in IAS exam. Also seen are GS Dotasra, Zubair Khan, Amrrita Dhawan and Qazi Nizamuddin.

CM Ashok Gehlot being greeted by a delegation from Bharatpur’s city area at CMR. Members express their gratitude to CM for inflation relief camps & public welfare schemes.

GLITZ AND GLAMOUR!

he Blogger and influencer High Tea and Meet Greet event was organised at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi on Monday. Various who’s who of the city also graced the occasion with their presence.

Dark blue is often associated with traits such as intelligence. It is a colour that holds an everlasting allure in the world of fashion. City First brings to you the signficance of the enchanting colour in the fashion world.

Shubhanshi Pathak cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

In the everevolving world of fashion, some colours stand the test of time and continue to captivate us with their elegance and versatility. One such hue is dark blue, a colour that exudes sophistication and charm. Whether it’s a deep navy, a rich midnight blue or a mysterious indigo, dark blue has an undeniable allure that transcends trends and seasons. In this fashion feature, we tion. When incorporated into fashion, dark blue can evoke a sense of confidence, grace, and a timeless appeal. It has the power to make a statement while maintaining a certain level of understated elegance. Dark blue evokes images of the night sky, the vastness of the ocean, and a sense of tranquility, making it a hue that can be embraced throughout the year.

One of the greatest strengths of dark blue lies in its remarkable versatility. It seamlessly transitions from day to night, making it suitable for various occasions and settings. From a tailored navy blue suit for a formal affair

to a relaxed chambray shirt for a casual outing, dark blue can effortlessly adapt to any dress code or style preference. Dark blue is a color that holds an everlasting allure in the world of fashion. Its elegance, versatility, and timeless appeal make it a staple in wardrobes across the globe. Whether you choose to incorporate it into your everyday attire or reserve it for special occasions, dark blue has the power to elevate any outfit and make a lasting impression. Embrace the enchanting allure of dark blue, and let it become an integral part of your personal style.

Kartik Bajoria

Writer-Educator & Founder of Driveway Devi – Mental Wellness Initiatives

Revolution is perpetuated by a critical mass movement, instigated by a period of injustice, propelled by a yearning for change, mobilized by one, or a few, visionary leaders.

The quest for freedom, social & political emancipation, may birth as a slow burn, a minority churn. Like a flame that can swiftly turn a fire, this quiet unease too, can manifest into a raging bull. Horns pointed and sharp. Ready to charge. Puncture wounds into the most armoured and impenetrable shield of bigotry.

In my perception, the Bharat Jodo Yatra embodied this spirit and has platformed this essential sentiment.

The onus however, of keeping this inertia going, and snowballing it into an impactful movement that can realistically induce an antidote to an alarmingly swift-proliferating virus of fundamentalist and extremist ideologies, is on society. Within the construct of our nation, I feel there are three distinct categories of citizens that ought to spearhead this movement.

A New Breed Of Freedom Fighter

Artists

To call a spade a spade needs courage and fearlessness. Having said that, these attributes alone are sometimes deficient. Many individuals and organizations may embody these meritorious virtues but in the delivery of messages; the absence of Art, or an Artistic Expression, can come across as dull, dense, boring, preachy and indoctrinating. When a certain boldness meets creative manifestation; that is what makes for a potent, compelling, memorable and instigative voice. It is, for instance, one thing for an individual to speak, on or offline, and simply state facts, “Let us rise and fight against social atrocities!” Contrast this with a Painter or a Photographer who has chronicled instances of horrors – A Muslim man being beaten unjustly and mercilessly and titles the work, “Phobia”. It is plain to see, which method or means will generate greater empathy and impact. Therefore, I conclude that the first line of defence ought to be our Art Community. Individuals who observe our life and times in a nuanced, sensitive way and interpret it in profound ways that leave lasting and indelible impressions on viewers & observers, necessitating action.

Citizens

Finally then, is us. You and I. The common citizen. I believe that apathy or blind faith in any political dispensation is perhaps not the wisest approach. We too, each one of us, needs to sift through the information and propaganda overload and develop the aptitude, will, and conviction to see through the carefully constructed veil of progress that is being draped over our eyes. Keep our eyes and ears open but display the discerning intellect to decipher truth from projection, reality from perception, and wrong from a scripted right. Each of us will need to join forces with the aforementioned two people types. Lend our support in every way possible – financial, intellectual, physical, and philosophical. We owe it to our forefathers who fought relentlessly to attain and gift us this ‘freedom’. We owe it to ourselves, citizens who work tirelessly to contribute to our country and kin. And we most certainly owe it to our children, who are, in any case, grappling with grave issues and pressures, and are at the risk of inheriting a country that’s muddied by an identity that is narrow, myopic, fanatical, isolating.

A new breed of freedom fighters must be birthed within each and every one of us in order to take on the might and methodology of the establishment. Only then, is there the possibility of the much-needed revolution, an emancipation, a rebirth!

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

It’s a very good day to take calculated risks in financial matters. Your efforts on the professional front will be recognised. Opting for some healthy choices will ensure you remain in perfect health. Today you will enjoy the trust of senior management.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

Using your initiative at work will be much appreciated. You may get a chance to pursue old hobby. Health tips from an expert will enable you to get closer to your fitness goals. Your generous behavior would enable to enjoy some lovely moments.

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20

Family will be most supportive, when it really matters for you. Some of you may add to your list of properties by booking a new one. It is good day to confess your love. A long drive is likely to help you get over mental tiredness.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

You will succeed in resolving misunderstanding with family members, normalizing ties. Despite your misgivings, you retain good health. You will do much to bring peace and harmony at home. You will remain much in demand on social front.

Journalists

Journalism is that non-negotiable, sanctimonious, essential pillar of democracy. One that, it could be argued, has been significantly compromised and diluted in recent times. One that has the constitutional right and duty to investigate, challenge, question, seek clarification and answers. Entire news organizations and their incredibly brave and dedicated men and women have been bought over, harassed, threatened, incarcerated, forced to flee; any manner of coercion and duress to prevent them from asking the ‘right’ questions, i.e., doing their jobs! It is, however, in this rather grim and prevocational backdrop, an environment that makes it nearly impossible for scribes to function, that we NEED a new breed of their like, to rise. And I’m not suggesting that there aren’t. There is a growing community of the old & established, that is taking the bulls by the horn. Like dauntless matadors, they are standing firm in and despite the imminent danger. So what’s lacking? A new breed. How long and how hard will the generation before upholding the torch and keep the journalistic flame burning? We need a young breed of ethical, courageous, unimpeachable men and women who are as much empaths, as they are staunch seekers of the truth.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

A friend or colleague may motivate you to take up a healthy activity. Parents may appear more than happy with what you deliver. Plans for overseas travel are likely to materialise. You find things moving in the way you want them.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

Your bold initiatives on romantic front bring back passion and spark in romantic relationship.Overall health remains fine.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

Avoid raising controversial issues at home to maintain harmony. Successful implementation of new ideas and projects would add to your prestige on the professional front. It is a wonderful day to build new connections.

Following a health diet will be a good idea. Luck favours you today on the professional front. Focussing on health now will help you in keeping physically fit. Clarity of mind and retentive power will help you forge ahead on the academic front.

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

Distant relatives may drop in for a surprise visit. On professional front, recognition for good work would motivate you to work harder. Those awaiting an affirmation on romantic front are likely to get lucky today, as partner responds positively.

GLITZ AND GLAMOUR!

City First brings to you glimpses from the Blogger and influencer High Tea, and Meet Greet event organised at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi on Monday. Dr Jagdeesh Chandra hosted the event and graced the occasion with his presence. During the occasion, Rishee Miglani, the brand ambassador of Fashion Connect, provided exclusive insights into the show. He also shared, "Ace Bollywood designer Neeta Lulla, renowned for her exquisite creations, will open the show, setting the stage for a mesmerizing display of fashion and style. The grand finale will be helmed by Hollywood designer Michael Cinco, known for his extravagant and awe-inspiring designs, whereas Mohit Falod, Pallavi Sethi and Kalash Parnami, also showcase their designs." The top bloggers and influencers from Delhi attended the event and expressed their enthusiasm and delight at being connected to the fashion extravaganza in Delhi.

SHAZID CHAUHAN

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Jagdeesh Chandra with Standing (L-R): Sana, Ningla, Sakshi, Priyanka, Nihareeka, Bhanvi, Itika, Kashvi, Naetal, Novna, Somya, Nitika and Shreya

Sitting: Pranab, Saurabh, Rishee, Lokesh, Nikhil and Saurabh

Rishee Miglani and Lokesh Sharma

Vanessa

Itika

Sana Nikhil Anand

Akansha Bakshi

Saurabh Bhanvi Malhotra

Tanya Ningla Kashvi

Priyanka

Sakshi

Rishee Miglani and Aditi Nagar

Naetal and Novna

Nihareeka and Nitika

SEASON-15

GREETINGS!

LEARNING VARIOUS FORMS OF ART E

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Dr BD Kalla reached Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur on Thursday to observe the activities of 'Junior Summer Camp'. During this, Dr Kalla watched with keen interest the presentations based on the arts like drama, Bharat Natyam, Kathak and Tabla playing by the children, based on the arts learned in the camp. Congratulating the children for 'Best Performance', he gave inspirational dialogues and encouraged them. He said that such events teach children the art of performing with confidence, which is very helpful in eradicating 'stage fever'.

Dr Kalla shared many important things related to the art and culture of the country and the state with the children in a simple way and also

DURING THE DAY!

On the occasion of International Environment Day, the International Human Rights Commission organised a 'National Pride Samman" ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Amritsar, Punjab, in which film actress and former Rajya Sabha member Jayaprada felicitated Prithvipal Singh with "National Pride Award". The "National Pride Award" was given to children, men and women in various fields for their outstanding work and appreciation for their contribution.

Prithvipal Singh of Jaipur for his versatility and for taking his forefather's 70 years old business to a different level after the sudden departure of elder members of his family and making a small identity for himself in society.

asked questions about their 'learning' in the 'Junior Summer Camp'. Describing the importance of 'Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Makes a Man Healthy, Wealthy and Wise', he inspired the children to respect and honour elders to get age, intelligence, strength, wealth and fame in life. At the same time, to move forward in

one career and make a different position through Sanskrit shlokas, many tips were given about consuming light and nutritious food while following the rules of sleep, trying like a crow, concentrating like a heron and awake like a dog. He also hummed the song 'Hum Honge Kamyab, Hum Honge Kamyab Ek Din' along with

Help in suffering’s new X-ray centre

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Help in Suffering (HIS), a Jaipur-based charitable trust inaugurated its new X-ray and Diagnostic Centre for Animals, an advanced facility dedicated to providing highquality diagnostic services for the street and other animals of Jaipur. This X-ray and Diagnostic Centre for Animals is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled veterinarians and technicians.

On this occasion, the Managing Trustee of

HIS, Timmie Kumar, stated that they are committed to serving the community and providing the highest standard of care for all animals in the city. This advanced X-ray and Diagnostic Centre for Animals will represent a significant milestone for the city’s animals. She expressed gratitude to Help in Suffering (UK), DR Mehta, Preeti Seth, Samar Jain and Family & JMC Projects (India) Ltd. Mumbai and with a special thanks to our architects Shamini Shankar & Pranay Deep for their unconditional support to Help in Suffering.

Belleza Entertainment and Management, in collaboration with Mystique Entertainments, hosted a glamorous fashion show in Ajmer at Bravia Hotel. The event witnessed the presence of notable celebrities like Gunjan Bedi and Nikhil Bhatnagar Founder of the Asian Fashion Tour. The runway dazzled with the grace and elegance of supermodels Divya Chauhan and Diya Bhardwaj.

Winning Vega Wellness Center was inaugurated on Thursday at Girdhar Marg, Malviya Nagar, with the goal of addressing women’s beauty and health-related concerns. Pawan Tank, Founder Director of Miss and Mrs. India Glam Organization, along with Shafali Tank, Miss India Glam Rajasthan 2022, and Dr. Manpreet Taneja, Mrs. India Glam 2018, graced the occasion by cutting the ribbon and lighting the ceremonial lamp.

A five day, art workshop was organised in Chicago, where shilpguru Babu Lal Matoria was invited as the special guest. During the clip occasion, Matoria sure that Indian miniature painting has various categories and he will guide the upcoming artist about this art.

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the children.

Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary of the Tourism, Art, Literature, Culture, and Archeology Department and Director General, JKK also saw the children's presentation. He said that the children are learning various disciplines in the summer camp of the centre, due to which their time is also being put to good use.

Inauguration of Yellow Fever Vaccination Center at RUHS!

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The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Jaipur, inaugurated a Yellow Fever Vaccination Center on Thursday. Present at the event were Rajiv Arora, Chairman of Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation, Dr Sudhir Bhandari, VC of RUHS, Dr Ajit Singh, other prominent doctors, and Suresh Agarwal, Chairman of Fortis.

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Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, launches the Altroz iCNG equipped with India’s first twin-cylinder CNG technology at an introductory price of INR 7.55 lakhs (All-India, Ex-Showroom). With a deep understanding of its customer’s needs, Tata Motors has developed an industry-first CNG technology, the AltroziCNG, which offers no compromise on boot space and comes with best-in-class features that ensure customers enjoy all the comfort and luxury of a premium hatchback. The Altroz iCNG comes

equipped with advanced features such as Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof, Wireless Charger and Air Purifier. After the success of iCNG in Tiago and Tigor, the Altroz iCNG is the third CNG offering in the

personal segment only. Making CNG a ‘Cool’ proposition for young car buyers, the Company has rolled out the OMG!

Commenting on the launch, Shailesh Chandra, MD, of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd

and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, said: “Customers are increasingly choosing alternate fuel options with the intent of an economical as well as ecofriendly drive. CNG as a fuel with its wide availability and accessibility has gained a lot of acceptance. However, opting for a CNG meant compromising on aspirational features and giving up boot space significantly. In January 2022, we addressed the first compromise by launching the advanced iCNG technology in Tiago and Tigor, offering superior performance and top-end features. Today, we are delighted to launch the Altroz iCNG, an industry-first offering which will redefine the CNG market by addressing the major concern on boot space.

It is noteworthy that due to the outbreak of Yellow Fever in some African and Central American countries, it is necessary to get vaccinated before travelling there. Every month, 300 to 400 individuals from Jaipur travel to the affected countries. With the establishment of this centre at RUHS, all those individuals will now have the

convenience of receiving the vaccine.

On this occasion, Rajiv Arora mentioned that the dedication shown by RUHS in serving the residents during the time of the pandemic is commendable. Thanks to the efforts of Dr Bhandari, vaccination in Rajasthan was conducted at an accelerated pace, which resulted in the smooth operation of industries in the state. The greatest benefit was that even during those challenging times, the state's economy continued to thrive compared to other states.

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Rajiv Arora further stated that it is due to the efforts of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot that Rajasthan has not only gained recognition within the country but also globally as a medical hub. Sawai Man Singh Hospital here has become an ultra-modern hospital with state-ofthe-art facilities. Aroda mentioned that it was CM Gehlot's dream since his first term in office to make all healthcare services available within the state for the people of Rajasthan. Today, that dream has become a reality.

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Hemant Sharma, of the First India family as he reached the former’s residence to seek blessings

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Jagdeesh Chandra launched the book, “Adams Unstopaable Adventure”, written by Anant Poddar, at his residence on Thursday, June 8. The young writer is the grandson of Kamla Poddar. Kamla Poddar, Anant and Roma Poddar were also present on the occasion.

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Kamla Poddar, Anant Poddar and Roma Poddar

Rajiv Arora, Dr Sudhir Bhandari, Dr Ajit Singh and Suresh Agarwal with others during the inauguration

Ravindra Jain and Deepak Sharma

Rajiv Arora greeted by Dr Sudhir Bhandari. Also seen are Dr Ajit Singh, Suresh Agarwal and others

Mesmerizing performance by the dancers

BD Kalla enjoying the captivating performances by the kids

Dr Mehta with others during the inauguration.

A dog being examined at the new diagnostic centre.

The divine aura of 'SHIVA' paintings by artist Shivlal will be displayed at Kamal Talai Cafe & Gallery from June 11, from 11am to 11pm (Mon-Fri) and 8am to 11pm (Sat-Sun).