First India-Jaipur Edition-12th January 2023

an interim relief of `1.5 lakh to affected families affected by land subsidence here.

Cracks have appeared in 723 buildings, 131 families shifted to safer locations. P6

AI URINATION: COURT RESERVES ORDER ON BAIL PLEA OF ACCUSED

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday reserved the order on the bail plea of accused Shankar Mishra, who had allegedly urinated on a co-passenger onboard an Air India New York to Delhi flight on November 26 last year.

BLAST IN FRONT OF MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN KABUL

Kabul: A powerful blast occurred in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul on Wednesday.

3 people were killed and two more were wounded in the explosion. Sources said blast happened when a meeting was underway between a Chinese govt delegation and Taliban.

Washington: The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced that its NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) system — which alerts pilots and crew to advisories and information for flights — has been restoring, hours after it experienced a major technical glitch.

“Normal air traffic operations are resuming gradually across the U.S. following an overnight outage to the Notice to Air Missions system that provides safety info to flight crews. The ground stop has been lifted,” the agency tweeted.

83RD ALL INDIA PRESIDING OFFICERS’ CONFERENCE BEGINS IN JAIPUR

Judiciary expected to follow principle of separation of powers, says Om Birla

Jaipur: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said that the judiciary is expected to follow the principle of separation of powers as defined in the Constitution. He also said there is a need to improve the productivity of the legislature and its image in the eyes of people.

Presiding over the 83rd All India Presiding Officers Conference here, Om Birla spoke about the need for a harmonious relationship between the legis-

lature and the judiciary.

“Legislatures in our country have always respected the powers of judiciary. The judiciary is also expected to follow principle of separa-

‘HIGH’ TECH GROUNDED!

tion and balance of powers conferred by the Constitution,” Speaker Om Birla said.

He said that all three organs of democracy –executive, legislature

3 soldiers die after slipping into gorge along LoC

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Srinagar: Three soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO), died after they slipped into a deep gorge during patrolling along the LoC in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said on Wednesday. The incident took place in Machil sector when they were on a regular operation task in the forward area.

FIVE CRPF JAWANS HURT IN IED BLAST

The Opposition parties do their own thing. At such a time, it is very challenging to reconcile by listening to both sides and run the House by doing fair work. The foundation of democracy in the country was laid in such a way that importance is given to the Opposition.

—Ashok Gehlot, Rajasthan Chief Minister

and judiciary – draw their powers and jurisdiction from the Constitution and they should work in harmony, trust and balance taking care of each other.

To make sure country’s democracy is strong, we will have to make executive more accountable. I want that there should be an amendment in law so that number of sittings is increased so that scrutiny of executive can be done in a better way.

Speaking about the India’s G20 presidency, Birla said India will strongly present the country’s solid democratic tradition, cultural diversity. More on P8

Released last March, the film reportedly made over ` 1,200 cr at global box office

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Los Angeles: SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’s hit track ‘Naatu Naatu’ has won the award for the best original song–motion picture. Film’s Telugu track ‘Naatu Naatu’, composed by veteran music director MM Keeravaani and sung by Kala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj, won the

award for best original song. Keeravani accepted trophy and thanked Rajamouli for his “vision”. Music composer also thanked the team behind track, choreographer Prem Rakshith, lyricist Chandrabose and singers Sipligunj and Bhairava.

he White House denied it as a case of a cyberattack, but President Joe Biden directed Dept of Transportation to investigate the cause of the disruption. He said that he was briefed by Transportation Secy

MAJOR HAPPENINGS

Grounding of all flights across US necessary to avoid any mishap, says expert

Air Canada says transborder flights impacted by FAA outage

Shares of US carriers fell in the Wednesday’s premarket trading.

Southwest Airlines was

down 2.4%, Delta Air Lines Inc, United Airlines, American Airlines were down about 1%

US aviation agency said that cause of the outage is not yet known

Soon after the outage, flight personnel alert system not processing updates, alerted the FAA

The Maoist ultras on Wednesday made their presence felt by triggering a blast. Five CRPF jawans were injured in an IED blast triggered at a jungle under the Tonto police station area of West Singhbhum dist in Jharkhand.

REFORM, PERFORM AND TRANSFORM!

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Indore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the International Monetary Fund sees India as a “bright spot” in the global economy, while virtually inaugurating the seventh edition of Invest MP-Global Investors Summit on Wednesday.

While appreciating country’s “strong macroeconomic fundamentals”, PM Modi said that even World Bank considers India in a better position to deal with the global headwinds than many other countries.

As per Morgan Stanley,

MODI SPEAKS TO ISRAELI COUNTERPART

India is moving towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy in the next 4-5 years, while CEO of McKinsey has said this is not only India’s decade, but India’s century, he added.

Film’s Telugu track ‘Naatu Naatu’ was composed by veteran music director MM Keeravaani, he accepts the trophy feeling proud thanking film Director SS Rajamouli for his ‘vision’. Ram Charan and Jr NTR in ‘Naatu Naatu’ song.

ers Sipli-

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot greets Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla looks on at the 83rd All India Presiding Officers’ Conference, in Jaipur on Wednesday.

event

by Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Odisha

CM Naveen Patnaik and FIH

President Tayyab Ikram. Powerpacked performance by actor Ranveer Singh was a superhit.

Yogesh Sharma

—Dr CP Joshi, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker

CM Ashok Gehlot & LS Speaker Om Birla share a lighter moment

Also seen here are Dr CP Joshi and Harivansh Narayan Singh.

THE PARLIAMENT’S SOVEREIGNTY CANNOT BE COMPROMISED BY JUDICIARY: V-P DHANKHAR

V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned landmark 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case verdict that gave the basic structure doctrine, saying it set a bad precedent and if any authority questions Parl’s power to amend Constitution, it would be difficult to say “we are a democratic nation”. He said Parliamentary sovereignty and autonomy are quintessential for the survival of democracy and cannot be permitted to be compromised by the executive or judiciary.

Air traffic in the US was paralysed for over 4 hours after catastrophic systems failure grounded 5,000 flights

Failure of a key pilot notification system operated by the FAA disrupted air travel impacting all borders in US early on Wednesday

Moni Sharma

PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN DENIES CASE OF A CYBER ATTACK, DIRECTS DEPT TO PROBE

Pete Buttigieg, who told him they still had not identified what went wrong.

Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, Prahlad Singh Patel, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Kumar Mangalam Birla and other present dignitaries listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address during MP Global Investors Summit 2023, in Indore, Wednesday.

The IMF sees India as ‘bright spot’ in the global economy, says PM Narendra Modi

PM

P M Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and both leaders agreed on the potential for further strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation in a variety of areas.

Joshimath: Pushkar Singh Dhami led Uttarakhand govt has announced

JMCG launches helpline to save birds from manjha

JMRC also issues warning over kite flying near metro lines

Bharat Dixit

Jaipur: In a unique initiative, the Greater Corporation Mayor Dr Somya has launched a helpline number to provide assistance and treatment for birds injured by kites and manjha during the kite flying festival of Makar Sankranti. The helpline number is 0141-2742181.

Mayor Dr Somya told that on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, the helpline will be operational from 7 am to 7 pm for the next four days at the corporation HQs for the help and treatment of birds injured by kites and manjha. As per her, on this helpline, citizens will be able to provide information about the birds injured due to kite flying.

Commissioner Mahendra Soni told that a

large number of kites are flown on Makar Sankranti and birds get injured from the manjha. For their treatment, the JMCG has started a helpline, on which the information received by the Corporation will be made available to NGOs.

The teams from the NGOs will immediately go to the field and treat the birds.

Cold to return after warmer Wednesday across Rajasthan

The Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation in the city has issued an alert for the kite fliers ahead of Makar Sankranti. JMRC has warned to not fly kites around the metro line as it halts the operation of the metro train. The statement further said that it can also harm the kite fliers due to high voltage current flowing across the electric power cables. On other hand, a holiday has been declared in the city through Jaipur District Collector’s orders on Makar Sankranti. The schools will remain closed on Makar Sankranti in the city. Jaipur Collector Prakash Rajpurohit gave instructions regarding the Makar Sankranti holiday.

Rape attempt on minor girl in Jpr, rescued

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Jaipur : A seven-yearold minor girl was subjected to a rape attempt in Jawahar Circle on Tuesday evening. Police informed the accused took the minor girl to a vacant plot on the pretext of giving her toffee and tried to rape her.

“The accused and victim lived at a rented accommodation in Manoharpura Kacchi Basti. On Tuesday evening, the accused lured the victim on the pretext of giving her a toffee. He took the girl to a vacant plot located a distance and started molesting her. However, a woman standing on her terrace spotted the accused and started shouting,” police said. “The accused fled from the spot in a semi-naked condition and the girl was rescued. Later, the girl was taken to her home where she narrated the incident to her parents,” police added.

Kejriwal announces ` 1cr for Sikar’s Shambu Dayal

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Sikar: The 57-year-old Delhi Police Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Shambhu Dayal Meena, who was stabbed to death by a thief a few days ago, was confined to flames with full state honours at his native village in Sikar on Monday. Shambhu Dayal, posted at Mayapuri Police Station in Delhi, was stabbed multiple times while trying to arrest a man accused of snatching a mobile phone.

Following his death, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had announced a financial assistance of Rs. 1 crore for his family. The cremation took place in Gaonli village in Johra ki Dhani. The funeral possession was also taken out from Patan to his village Gaon-

Wife, 2 held for killing husband over illicit affair

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Hanumangarh : The police on Wednesday solved a murder mystery and arrested a woman, her paramour and one other person for allegedly killing the woman’s husband. Police informed the accused has been identified as Ashabai (26), Deepak Audh (22) and Vikas Audh (20).

Jaipur: The effect of Western Disturbance, which became active in North India from Wednesday, was seen in Bikaner, Jaipur division. In many districts including Bikaner, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, the sky was partly cloudy on Wednesday morning.

Due to this, the minimum temperature in these cities increased by 3 degree Celsius, which gave some relief to the peo-

ple from the cold. The effect of this system will remain till Thursday also and the sky will be clear in the evening. Once again from the evening of January 14, due to the arrival of northern wind, winter will start increasing. According to the report released from the Jaipur Met Centre, the minimum temperature in most of the cities including Fatehpur, Sikar, Jhunjhunu was recorded at 5 degree Celsius.

First list of 368 Congress block prez released

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Jaipur: On the instructions of Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasra, the PCC Secretary Lalit Toonwal released the first list of 368 new block presidents on Thursday. Notably around 2,200 block presidents are to be declared in the state, of which first list of 368 block presidents was released on Wednesday and other lists will follow soon, said Toonwal.

ADC Sharma, officials take stock of Sambhar Festival

Jaipur: Preparations for the Sambhar festival are in full swing in Jaipur district. On Tuesday, Additional District Collector (III) Ashok Kumar Sharma reviewed the preparations with the officials of District Administration and Tourism Department.

Sharma informed that Sambhar Festival is being organized in the last week of January or the first week of February in collaboration with Rajasthan Tourism Directorate and Jaipur District Administration, in which

efforts are being made to attract a large number of tourists.

Cultural programs including kite festival, hot air balloon, motor bike riding will be organized during the festival to at-

tract tourists. At the same time, on the instructions of Ashok Kumar Sharma, officials of the District Administration and Tourism Department inspected the sites of the venue.

“An FIR was filed in Pilibanga Police Station on Jan 8 by the deceased

cousin’s brother Sunil Kumar. The victim, Raju, was found dead

under mysterious circumstances. During the investigation, injury marks were found on his neck, following which, a medical board was constituted for the post-mortem. It is revealed that Raju’s wife had an illicit affair with the accused and they hatched a conspiracy to kill him. The accused have been arrested and are being questioned,” police said.

300 temporary youth ousted from Animal Husbandry Dept

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Jaipur : The Animal Husbandry department has issued the orders to lay off 300 livestock assistants that were appointed on an urgent temporary basis during the lumpy epidemic.

The personnel were employed for the treatment of cows during the lumpy epidemic in the state. The 300 youths were deployed on an urgent temporary basis in areas

which were worst affected by the lumpy diseases in Jaisalmer, Chittorgarh, Barmer,

INAUGURATING DEVP WORKS

MP Diya attends ‘bhumi pujan’ of various projects

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Rajsamand : The ‘Bhoomipoojan’ for Rs 127 crore Nathuwas Lalbagh Underpass and 10 km service road from Nathdwara to Rajsamand was performed on Wednesday.

Rs 5.22 crore road from Khamnore to Dabun was also inaugurated. At the inauguration event, MP Rajsamand, Diya Kumari said that we have not spared any effort to solve the problems at the local level, but the local leadership of the Congress always creates hurdles. We tried to create employment

opportunities for the youth, but Congress created hurdles.

The MP praised the Union Government under the leadership of PM Modi for providing sound infrastructure in all parts of the country.

Pali, Bikaner, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Jalore, Jodhpur, Sirohi, Jhalawar, Churu, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Ajmer, Dholpur and Baran districts.

The livestock assistants were engaged at a salary of Rs 17,700 per month. On Wednesday, Animal Husbandry Director Dr Bhavani Singh Rathore issued orders to remove livestock assistants as soon as they complete three months of joining.

R’bore safari booking under agencies’ radar

Jaipur (FIB) : Tourist vehicle booking in Ranthambore is on the radar of investigation agencies in the state. The agencies have received complaints continuously of rigging in the booking of ‘safari’ vehicles. It is alleged that the safari Gypsy is booked in connivance with officials at rates five times the actual cost.

Allegedly FD, DFO are involved in this rigging. Taking the complaints seriously the Forest Min himself has sent the list of tainted officers to the CMO to cancel their appointment.

li. Senior officials of Delhi police including DCP Sanjay Sain, ACP Arun Kumar, BJP leader Prem Singh Bajaur, Patan Pradhan Suva Lal Saini Dabla Sarpanch

Bairwa hints at huge change in Raj politics soon

Barmer: SC commission chairman and Cong MLA from Basedi assembly area Khiladilal Bairwa on Tuesday said that soon there will be change in state politics.

Bairwa was on a day visit to Barmer and talking to the journalists after attending a meeting.

When asked about Pilot’s coronation, he said, “This is a very old thing.

Now these things have no meaning. Everyone shares his point, everyone listens, and even Yatra has come. Priyan-

They have talked to people one-to-one and now it’s time for a decision. The decision is going to be taken soon. Now high command will decide whether it will happen before budget or later.”

Ruling out his earlier statement in which he alleged that he is being punished by the Gehlot govt, Bairwa said that his statement has been twisted into a story. He further clarifies that the government is doing its job and even his works are also getting done.

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JMC Greater Mayor Dr Somya, JMCG Commissioner Mahendra Soni, and people from various NGOs are seen during the launch of helpline numbers on Wednesday. —PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

JAIPUR METRO ISSUES WARNING; HOLIDAY ON MAKAR SANKRANTI

Sagar Mal Yadav, Biharipur Sarpanch Jitendra Singh and others paid floral tribute to the departed soul. Shambhu Dayal’s son, Deepak, lit the funeral pyre.

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Mukesh Mathrani

ka ji, Sonia ji, Rahul ji have visited Rajasthan.

Commuters travelling in sunshine at Ajmer road on Wednesday morning. However, visibility seems less due to moderate fog.

Khiladi Lal Bairwa attended a meeting of district officials and took stock of welfare schemes being run for SC/ST community.

Upendra Singh Shekhawat, officials of District Admin and Tourism Dept inspected the route of Heritage Walk ahead of the festival.

The State was worstly affected by the lumpy disease last year.

MP Diya Kumari addressing the gathering on Wednesday.

Senior police officials of Delhi Police in Sikar, during the last rites of martyr ASI Shambhu Dayal Meena.

(L) ASI Shambhu Dayal Meena. (R) CCTV footage of the incident in which Meena is seen engrossed in scuffle with miscreant.

Delhi Police’s ASI Shambhu Dayal Meena succumbed to his injuries on Sunday

Ashabai, Deepak Audh, & Vikas Audh in police custody on Wednesday.

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Man booked for uploading child porn in Jodhpur

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Jodhpur: The Mathania Police in Jodhpur has registered a case against an unknown person for uploading child pornography content on social media.

On the complaint of the officials of the NCRB, the police have registered a case and have started investigation under various sections of IT Act. The police said that the NCRB found the IP address was from Jodhpur.

On this, the NCRB forwarded the matter to ATS Rajasthan, following which, the FIR was filed in Mathania Police Station. Based on a technical database, the unknown accused is being searched and the matter is being investigated.

Section 67A amendment deals with the electronic transmission of material containing sexually explicit acts. Anyone who “publishes or transmits or causes to be published or transmitted in the electronic form” any obscene material can be punished with a jail term of 5 years along with a fine of Rs 10 lakh.

Section 67B of the act deals with child pornography.

WhatsApp helpline for beneficiaries soon

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Jaipur: The Chief Executive Officer of the State Health Assurance Agency, Shuchi Tyagi said that soon WhatsApp helpline service will also be started for the beneficiaries of the CM Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme so that they should not face any problem in availing the benefits. The State Health Assurance Agency would ensure immediate resolution of any problem for beneficiaries.

The WhatsApp number will be publicised through various mediums among the general public. If any beneficiary has any problem related to the scheme, then he will be able to message on that

RCDF collects record 50L litres of milk in one day

Kashiram Choudhary

Jaipur: Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF) has created history in the State with the record milk collection of more than 50 lakh litres for Saras. This is the highest milk collection in a day in the history of 45 years of the Dairy Federation.

RCDF Administrator and Managing Director Sushma Arora stated that on Jan 10, 52.51 lakh litres of milk were collected in 24 district milk unions. It has almost half of Jaipur Dairy. A month back, on December 15, 43.3 lakh litres of milk was collected. This

YATRA

is the first time since the establishment of the federation in the year 1977 when this apex cooperative dairy of the state has crossed the figure of 50 lakh litres.

Arora further said that the continuous increase in milk collection in cooperative dairies is made possible due to the CM Dudh Uthpadak Sambal Yojana.

number. By sending that message to the concerned immediately, the problem of the beneficiary will be resolved and the benefit of the scheme will be ensured.

Addressing the

review meeting on Wednesday regarding the complaints registered on the Sampark portal and their disposal, Tyagi directed that timely and full benefit of the scheme should be ensured.

Tax sleuths raid 27 locations of State bidi traders

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Jaipur: The Income Tax Department on Wednesday conducted a series of raids at the premises of beedi manufacturers in Rajasthan. The raids were carried out at nearly 27 different locations in Jaipur, Tonk and Dausa.

As per the sources, the raids were held at Chand Tara brand, Gamla Chhap brand and three other brands of beedi manufacturers. Sources informed the IT sleuths assessed the records of last five years of the beedi manufacturers and found grave irregularities.

On Wednesday, the IT department raided the premises of beedi traders and it is expected a huge amount of undis-

closed income will be unearthed in the raids. The sleuths carried out searches at factories, houses, farmhouses, godowns and even cars belonging to the establishments.

The team searched premises of industrialists in Jaipur including Eid Mohammad and Nizamuddin. The industrialist has been accused of wrongly submitting their income tax returns.

Varsity students climb atop water tank over suspension in Jodhpur

Suspension

letters sent to wrong addresses given by students, VC asks to call parents

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Jodhpur: More than a dozen engineering students of MBM Engineering University in Jodhpur on Tuesday night climbed atop a water tank and created a ruckus after one of the students was suspended and not

CS to take part in North Zonal Council meeting in Chd today

CHINTAN

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Jaipur: Chief Secretary Usha Sharma will take part in the meeting of the standing committee of North Zonal Council in Chandigarh on Thursday. The Chief Secretary will take up important issues like allocation of coal blocks for Rajasthan, outstanding compensation of GST, and change in the

sharing pattern of the Jal Jeevan Mission.

During the meeting, inter-state issues related to water and Rajasthan being a member of the Bhakra-Beas Management Board will also be discussed. Notably, the GST matter involves the outstanding amount of Rs 3,780 crore.

DHANKHAR AT CONSTITUTION PARK PUNJAB

SHIVIR

PRESENTATION

CS Usha Sharma on Wednesday instructed the officers to prepare the presentation in time for the Chintan Shivir to be held at HCM Ripa on 16 and 17 January. Presiding over the meeting held at the Secretariat, she said that the presentations should be short and clear. All departments should include details of the implementation status of year-wise budget announcements, implementation of public announcements in their presentation.

A RESCUE FROM DESTITUTION

allowed to sit in the examination.

Police informed after giving assurance, the students came down, but they again climbed the water tank on Wednesday morning demanding to allow the student to sit

in the examination.

“Due to wrong address, decision on the examination could not be taken. Now the parents have been called and the decision will be taken in front of them only,” added PRO Kamlesh Kumar.

Will defeat Cong with JAY: Poonia on Gehlot remark

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Sri Ganganagar: State BJP president Satish Poonia on Wednesday took part in Jan Aakrosh Yatras organised in Sri Ganganagar and reacted on the statements made by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot regarding the BJP yatras.

While addressing the gathering, Satish Poonia said that CM Ashok Gehlot should stop worrying about BJP and he should first look at himself and his party.

“The Jan Aakrosh

Rallies of BJP will be reason of Congress defeat in 2023 assembly

elections. Under the Ashok Gehlot Government, the police department has become weaker while the police stations are being auctioned. The CM have insulted the farmers, youths and the underprivileged sections of Rajasthan so much that the people of Rajasthan will not leave him even worth showing faces,” said Poonia.

100 beggars to be employed every month: Collector

Jaipur: The district administration is cooperating to provide employment opportunities to the beggars rescued from beggarhood, said District Collector Prakash Rajpurohit while giving instructions to provide employment to 100 rescued beggars every month.

Additional District Collector (South) Mohammad Abubakr said that a total of 390 beggars have been rescued in Jaipur district under the campaign.

In the next phase of the campaign, the district administration will provide regular employment to the rescued beggars after skill train-

ing at Gaushalas, Temple Management Committee and other work places. So far 22 rescued beggars have been provided employment. Under the campaign,

four rehabilitation centres have been identified for rescued beggars. Officers and personnel have been restricted for necessary arrangements, security related assistance and inspection at the centres. Along with this, 4 voluntary organisations have been selected by the district level committee constituted under the chairmanship of the collector for the successful operation of these centres.

CAMPAIGN REPORT SOUGHT FROM GOVT

Jaipur: A division bench of Chief Justice Pankaj Mitthal and Justice Shubha Mehta in the Rajasthan High Court has asked the State Government to clearly state what works have been done so far for the rehabilitation of beggars and poor people in the State. The High Court has warned that if the affidavit is not submitted within three weeks, a heavy fine will be imposed on the govern-

ment. The High Court also expressed displeasure over the fact that the name of an Additional Advocate General has been shown for the case, but he did not appear in the court itself. The second Additional Advocate General who came in his place does not even have the case file. The High Court said that it is a matter of great sadness that the public prosecutors have such an attitude towards the cases.

Dinesh Tiwari

Suspended students sitting on stairs of water tank.

State Health Assurance Agency CEO Shuchi Tyagi with other officials during the meeting.

beggars rescued from city, 22 given employment so far

Rahul Gandhi along with Sachin Pilot during Bharat Jodo Yatra in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib on Wednesday.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar congratulated Governor Kalraj Mishra for the Constitution Park built at Rajasthan Raj Bhavan.

Dhankhar said that the Constitution Park is a unique example of art form of culture and constitutional values related to the Constitution.

Dhankhar praised an art in which Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is presenting a copy of the Constitution to former President Dr Rajendra Prasad.

He also appreciated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi spinning charkha, which reflected Gandhiji’s role in freedom movement.

He also took photographs in front of Mayur Stambh and the statue of Maharana Pratap in ‘Vishranti’ pose with his favourite horse Chetak.

GST, coal block allocations among other issues to be discussed in meet

Security personnel stand guard as authorities conduct search.

CM CHIRANJEEVI HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME

NaMo’s VISION

MAKE INDIA A DIGITAL ‘SUPER POWER’

MODI: THE PIONEER OF GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

From faceless, transparent and non-corrupt governance to being a pioneer of sustainable development in the state, the narrator shares with us how PM Modi has been a Statesman way ahead of his times. He is a true visionary and has the power to transform the lives of his people for the better through his enterprising initiatives and farsightedness

arendra bhai would say 21st century is the century of technology. In 2009, after Deepavali, ministers, members of parliament, members of legislative assembly and members of the sangathan got together for a ‘Sneh Milan’ at a community hall at the ministers bungalow, and Narendra Bhai was part of it. As always, he would share a special message with everyone and use that platform for outreach. This time he wanted me to apprise everyone of the growing influence of social media and the importance of using it effectively through a presentation. Now this was when people had not been introduced to Whatsapp. Whatsapp came to India in 2010 if I am not wrong. Twitter and Facebook too were comparatively newer social media platforms back then. You know, 90% of the audience that day had not even heard of these tools and Narendra bhai said to me, “Social media will be the driving force of 21st century. Human life will revolve around these platforms. And the sooner we master the nuances of han-

dling these tools, the faster and more effective our way of working will become.” He also spoke about how this technology will make “maximum governance, minimum government” a reality by making governance faster, efficient and transparent. He asked everyone to ensure that they start using technology and understanding the finer tools of making e-governance the order of the day.

Post my presentation when I got down from the stage, several senior officials expressed their disbelief about this emerging phenomenon. Some were outright critical and dismissive of the fact that such technology even existed and if it did, they were convinced that politics was not the right place for its usage. They simply dismissed the idea that governance was possible using such tools and said that this was just another fad, a dream! They were of the opinion that the influence of social media was limited to just talk and nothing that was discussed that day will be implemented in practical life. Facebook and Twitter politics was akin to day dreaming at the time.

Today we are in 2023 and every single one of us is making full use of social media platforms and technology has revolutionized e-governance.

But Narendra bhai was the sole Statesman who set the narrative for social media being the driving force of politics, effective communication and governance in 2009. What’s more surprising is that usually it is the leadership of the central government that sets the agenda for states and state leadership follows the trends set by the centre. However, this was viceversa. Narendra bhai was CM then and he got about this massive change in the outlook

of politicians with regard to technology and social media tools. Although he was a state leader, people of the country started to follow him as he is indeed a true visionary. People took to using Facebook, Twitter and began to follow Narendra bhai on social media as well. You can see the reality today yourself. All those people who used to treat social media with contempt and laughed at the idea of being active on Twitter today are using the platform with gusto! Narendra bhai turned a new leaf in the chapter of Indian polity by popularizing inclusion of social media for effective communication and effective governance.

What I remember clearly is Narendra bhai telling me that faceless administration is very important for transparent governance. When the applicant and the officer responsible for resolving the applicant’s concern do not interact face-toface, it becomes faceless governance. Sometimes face-toface interaction goes awry as it digresses into areas where it should not and that’s when the applicant feels harassed and disappointed with the system. So when officers do not come to know whose file they are dealing with and the issue gets resolved, a non-corrupt and transparent administration is born. Narendra bhai has been my inspiration and based on

Whatsapp came to India in 2010 if I am not wrong. Twitter and Facebook too were comparatively newer social media platforms back then. You know, 90% of the audience that day had not even heard of these tools and Narendra bhai said to me, “Social media will be the driving force of 21st century. He asked everyone to ensure that they start using technology and understanding the finer tools of making e-governance the order of the day.

‘FACELESS ADMN IMP FOR TRANSPARENT GOVERNANCE’

What I remember clearly is Narendra bhai telling me that faceless administration is very important for transparent governance. When the applicant and the officer responsible for resolving the applicant’s concern do not interact faceto-face, it becomes faceless governance. Sometimes faceto-face interaction goes awry as it digresses into areas where it should not and that’s when the applicant feels harassed and disappointed with the system.

his concept of faceless administration, I introduced several initiatives and tools to make non-corrupt governance a reality in my sector.

United Nations dedicated the period of 2015 to 2030 to sustainable goals in 2015. But Narendra bhai was the actual pioneer of sustainable development in India because in 2010, he began with development work in a place like Dang in Gujarat. I was the Director of Gujarat Tourism then. This place has a huge forest cover and had few options for earning a livelihood. You would have heard about Saputara, the only hill station in Gujarat. Narendra bhai created sustainable develop-

ment goals for Dang and Saputara when the world was yet to begin to think on these lines. He wanted development that would provide the locals better and greater means of earning their daily bread without causing any harm to the ecosystem. He chose development of the tourism industry in these hilly areas to begin the much needed work of sustainable development.

There was a paragliding pilot named Roshan Thakur in Himachal Pradesh and Narendra bhai used to do paragliding in the 90’s with him. Narendra bhai asked me to get in touch with Roshan Thakur and find out what was possible in Saputara. Dang and Saputara are truly beautiful places but the four months of monsoon season would see very little footfall and hotels had less than 10% occupancy during those months. Narendra bhai decided to tap into these four months of monsoon season and develop Saputara and Dang. He initiated the Monsoon Festival in Saputara which resulted in 110-112% occupancy in hotels. Today the traffic has increased so much that there are plans to develop four-lane roads in the area!

Generating employment while protecting the environment has been Narendra bhai’s endeavour in our state and I am fortunate to have been part of such sustainable development initiatives undertaken by him.

Not just this, nobody could have dreamt of something like the Rannutsav in the White Desert. He visualized a threemonth long festival in Kutch and this he did in the 70’s when he used to visit Kutch as a karyakarta. He used to say that there was no place more beautiful than Kutch on the planet and if he ever got the opportunity, he would develop it into a thriving desert. He became CM and did exactly that! Today all big conferences are happening in Dhordo, in Kutch. Rann Utsav is a global tourist destination now, all thanks to Narendra bhai!

COMPILED

Today we are in 2023 and every single one of us is making full use of social media platforms and technology has revolutionized e-governance. But Narendra bhai was the sole statesman who set the narrative for social media being the driving force of politics, effective communication and governance in 2009

‘NARENDRA BHAI SAYS WE MUST USE TECH EVERYWHERE’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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BSF SENDS 29 KASHMIRI STUDENTS ON EDUCATIONAL-CUM-MOTIVATIONAL TOUR

New Delhi (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday sent a contingent of 29 Kashmiri students from different schools of Kashmir Valley for educational-cum-motivational Bharat Darshan Tour. These students, including seven girls and 22 boys, have been sent for Bharat Darshan Tour to Mumbai by air. During the 7-day tour, the group will visit all the major tourist attractions like the Gateway of India, Nehru Science Centre, Marine Drive, Jahangir Art Gallery, Haji Ali Dargah, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre etc spreading the message of love and peace from the valley.

IAS OFFICER, EXRJD MLA BOOKED FOR GANGRAPE

New Delhi: Senior IAS officer Sanjeev Hans and former RJD MLA Gulab Yadav in Bihar have been booked for an alleged gangrape of an advocate. While Sajeev Hans is posted as principal secretary in the state energy department, Yadav is a former legislator from Jhanjharpur. An FIR was filed after a court ordered the police to register a rape case against the accused.

FATEHPUR: 4 DEAD AS COLD WAVE WREAKS HAVOC

New Delhi: A severe coldwave and a dense fog condition has been prevailing in the entire north Indian belt for the past five days. In just 24 hours, four people, including a PRV constable and three farmers, died reportedly due to the cold wave in UP’s Fatehpur district. Rajendra, a resident of Raghunathganj, was posted to PRV 1181 in Khaga Kotwali area of Fatehpur district.

ANOTHER VANDE BHARAT DAMAGED AFTER COLLISION WITH CATTLE IN MAHA

New Delhi: A Vande Bharat Express from Maharashtra’s Nagpur to Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh was damaged after a collision with cattle on Monday. The animals collided with the train along the Moodhipar Parmalkasa rail section. The accident led to agitation in the area and locals threw stones at the train at several halts. The collision took place around 5:30 pm on Monday, damaging the front part of the train. Following the incident, arrangements were made to send the train back to Nagpur from Bilaspur on Tuesday.

FAMILY OF DELHI POLICE ASI GETS ` 1 CR RELIEF

New Delhi (PTI): CM Arvind Kejriwal announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore for the family of Delhi Police assistant sub inspector Shambhu Dayal, who died after being stabbed by a snatcher.The entire country is proud of him. He did not care for his own life. He martyred. There is no price for his life still we will provide Rs 1 crore to his family in his honour,” said Kejriwal.

MINOR BOY KILLED IN ‘HUMAN SACRIFICE’ RITUAL

Silvassa (PTI): A nine-year-old boy was kidnapped and decapitated as part of a “human sacrifice” ritual for getting money and later his body was chopped into pieces, police said on Wednesday. Police arrested two men and detained a teenage boy last week after the headless body was found dumped near a canal at Vapi in Valsad district in neighbouring Gujarat.

IGI AIRPORT: MAN HELD FOR URINATING AT DEPARTURE GATE, RELEASED ON BAIL

New Delhi: An international passenger was arrested from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for allegedly urinating in front of the departure gate at Terminal 3 a few days ago, the Delhi Police informed on Wednesday, adding that he was later released on a bail bond.The arrest was in made on the heels of two separate peeing incidents onboard Air India flights.

New Delhi(Agencies):

Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of the country, was born on 2 October 1904 in Mughalsarai (Uttar Pradesh) in a Kayastha family. His father Munshi Sharda Prasad Srivastava was a teacher in primary school.

His mother’s name was Ramdulari. Being the youngest in the family, Lal Bahadur was called as Nanhe by the family members.

When Lal Bahadur was

JOSHIMATH ‘SINKING’

Government announces immediate compensatison & hotel demolitions

Joshimath (Agencies): In Uttarakhand’s ‘sinking’ town of Joshimath, hotels and other buildings that have developed wide cracks and are on the brink of collapse will be demolished within a week, a top official said today.

Senior officer Himanshu Khurana also told media officials that every affected family will be givenRs 1.5 lakh as immediate compensation for losing their home.

Hundreds protested on the streets and sat guard outside the buildings overnight in the bitter cold. The residents also expressed worry that bulldozers would end up exacer-

bating the damage to neighbouring buildings.

Residents demanded that the state government help relocate them to Badrinath, the

BMRCL suspends 3 officers in Metro pillar collapse case

Bengaluru (Agencies): A day after the underconstruction metro pillar collapsed in Bengaluru that took the lives of two people, the BMRCL (Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited) has issued a suspension order to three of its officers. An enquiry has also been ordered by BMRCL on the suspended officers. In a statement, the BMRCL said, “The incharge Deputy Chief Engineer, Executive Engineer and the site engineer are suspended pending enquiry. An internal technical team has been constituted to investigate the cause of the accident and submit the report at the earliest.”

VICTIM’S FATHER

The father of the woman, who was killed along with her toddler son after a pillar fell on them at an underconstruction site asked the Karnataka government to punish those responsible for the accident and said it is not about compensation. “I don’t need their compensation. I will pay them Rs 1 crore. Can the chief minister bring back my family? It is not about money,” he said.

holy town that draws thousands of pilgrims and big business every year.The adminis-tration met with the residents and assured them relief.

CRACKS FOUND IN THE WALLS OF BADMINTON COURT, SAYS REPORT

Joshimath (Agencies):

At the badminton court, the cracks in the walls are so wide that a human hand can slip in, as per media report.

The floors are sagging, and the windows are askew in the complex.

The doors are barely

Massive cracks have developed in over 700 houses because of years of unplanned infrastructure develop-ment, roads & power projects.

hanging off hinges and parts of the roof are crumbling. Some of the rooms are barely standing. The scale of damage is most visible at the Jaypee power plant, currently the most dangerous building in Joshimath.

CRACKS IN TEHRI GARHWAL HOUSES, LOCALS DEMAND GOVT INTERVENTION

Tehri Garhwal (ANI): Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal is also facing land subsidence and locals, in fear of landslides, urged the government on Wednesday to take cognisance of the issue and take necessary action. Landslides are happening in the villages adjacent to Tehri lake and cracks have increased in the houses above and near the Chamba Tunnel, putting over a half dozen families in danger, informed local people.

WILL NAVEEN PATNAIK’S ‘SPORTS DIPLOMACY’ BEAR FRUITS?

Mahesh Sharma

New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is engaged in politics through sports diplomacy. Lok Sabha elections are going to be held simultaneously in his state next year. This means the election year has begun and it begins with the men’s hockey World Cup. This time the Hockey World Cup will be held in two cities of Odisha Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.

It will be held from January 13 to 19 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela. Before that, Patnaik announced that if the In-

THE LUXURIOUS JOURNEY

dian team wins the World Cup, then the state government will give one crore rupees to each player.

Naveen Patnaik’s government had started many big projects regarding this event. New aviation service was also started from Rourkela just before this event, which was

flagged off on January 7. It started under the UDAN scheme of the central government but the state government made it its own event.

The picture of Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was not seen anywhere in the advertisement of this event. Not only this, the name or picture of

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also not printed. BJP leader of Odisha and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has objected to this.

However, it is also being said that Naveen Patnaik has invited all the opposition leaders for the inauguration of the Hockey World Cup event.

Mind you, Naveen Patnaik has so far stayed away from efforts to unite the opposition against the BJP. He gave a message of equidistance from the BJP and the opposition but largely continued to provide issue-based support to the BJP central government.

FCI corruption: CBI searches 50 locations; DGM arrested

New Delhi (PTI): The CBI on Wednesday launched a crackdown on alleged corruption in the Food Corporation of India, conducting searches at 50 locations in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi after arresting a DGM-ranked officer, officials said.

The role of officials from technical assistants to executive directors in the FCI are under the agency’s scanner,

the 2nd Prime Minister

LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI’S DEATH

of death. The cause of death was reported as a cardiac arrest but the Shastri family claimed it to be poisoned. This year marks the 57th anniversary of the death of Shashtri, and his death remains still a mystery.

They had 6 children, in which 2 daughters-Kusum and Suman and four sons Harikrishna, Anil, Sunil and Ashok.

Raids underway at FCI offices.

they said. The searches were started after the arrest of a deputy general manager (DGM) while taking a bribe of Rs 50,000, they said.

AROUND ` 60 LAKH

RECOVERED

New Delhi (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation has recovered about Rs 60 lakh so far in the massive operation against the corruption related to the Food Corporation of India (FCI). “Rs 60 lakh(approx) recovered so far in massive operation being undertaken against channelised corruption in FCI procurement, storage and distribution,” CBI informed in a statement on Wednesday.

GLITTERING OPENING CEREMONY HELD FOR HOCKEY WORLD CUP 2023

only one and a half years old, his father passed away.

After that, his mother took Lal Bahadur to his maternal grandfa-

ther Hazarilal’s house in Mirzapur. While living in Nanihal, he received primary education. After this he did his education at Har-

ishchandra High School and Kashi Vidyapeeth. After receiving the title of Shastri from Kashi Vidyapeeth, he replaced Sriv-

astava with Shastri. In the year 1928, Lal Bahadur Shastri was married to Lalita, daughter of Ganesh Prasad, a resident of Mirzapur.

Lal Bahadur Shastri had an active participation in all the important programs & movements of the Indian freedom struggle and also went to jail several times. He is also remembered for his slogan, ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’.He was greatly influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts.

New Delhi: The opening ceremony of the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 took place at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Wednesday evening (January 11).

The event was witnessed by thousands of hockey lovers from across the country and abroad.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 in the presence of Union Minis-

ter Anurag Thakur. Naveen Patnaik expressed his immense delight with the way the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup has returned to Odisha.

The grand Opening Ceremony of FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 was held at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha today.

Many Bollywood stars like Disha Patani Ranveer Singh performed at the inaugural under tight security.

Locals shift their belongings after the district administration declared their houses under as unsafe following cracks widening due to land subsidence, at Joshimath, in Chamoli on Wednesday.

L al Bahadur Shastri died on January 11, 1966, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, just a day after the peace treaty was signed for the end of the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War. Today is the occasion to remember him on his anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the ‘world’s longest river cruise’, MV Ganga Vilas, and inaugurate a ‘Tent City’ on the banks of the Ganga river in Varanasi on January 13.

Barmer farmers to get addl `229 cr as crop compensation

Aditi Nagar & Mukesh Mathrani

New Delhi/ Barmer:

In a high level meeting chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday in presence of MoS Kailash Choudhary, officials of agricultural and finance ministries and officials from agricultural insurance company, the government has directed the insurance company to release an additional amount of Rs 229 crore as crop compensation to the farmers of bordering Barmer district.

Earlier the firm has released Rs 311 crore.

With the recent announcement, the total amount will now be Rs 540 crore.

Both the Central and the State Governments

were facing strong criticism from the farmer’s organisations after the insurance firm released a nominal amount while rejecting the actual claims. Not only this, leaders of political parties like BJP, Congress and RLP were at loggerheads on the issue.

Union MoS Kailash

Choudhary said that the insurance firm has been directed to release an additional amount of Rs 229 cr to Barmer farmers. He said that After a prolonged wait, Agricultural Insurance Company had recently released the insurance claim of Kharif 2021 of Rs 311 cr. Shocking as-

pect is that many farmers have received claims of mere 2, 3 or 5 paisa.

Farmer’s organisation is claiming that the claim amount should be around Rs 600 cr, but the company had betrayed farmers. Farmers had paid the premium of Rs 411 crore to the insurance company.

During the meeting various issues related to the farmers were discussed and state authorities were directed to decide the minimum crop compensation amount like Maharashtra. State govt had betrayed farmers adding that instead of shouldering responsibilities, Cong leaders are running away.

—Kailash Choudhary, Mos, Agriculture

It is unfortunate that despite holding the post of Agriculture Minister, Kailash Choudhary has totally failed in benefiting the farmers of his own region.

—Harish Chaudhary, MLA

1075 Divyangs to get prosthetic legs today

Dr. Jagdeesh Chandra was the guest of honour

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Hyderabad: A camp was organized under the aegis of Jaipur Foot USA and FIA in which a large number of Divyangjans were fitted with prosthetic legs. The camp was organized in the presence of Union Minister Ramdas Athawale.

First India Channel head Dr. Jagdeesh Chandra was the guest of honour in the program.

Red Cross Society’s Vice Chairman Avinash Rai Khanna was also the guest of honour. A free disabled aid camp will be organized in Tirupati on Thursday.

Jaipur Foot USA in

collaboration with Jugal Kishore Ladha aims to fit prosthetic legs to 1075 Divyangs in both the camps.

RANA President and Jaipur Foot USA Chairman Prem Bhandari, FIA Chairman Ankur

Vaid, FIA President Kenny Desai, JFU Secretary Rajeev Bhambri, AIA President Harish Thakkar, former FIA President Alok Kumar and other officials left for Tirupati from Hyderabad on Wednesday.

FARMERS’ KILLING TRIAL MAY TAKE 5 YRS: UP GOVT TO SC

New Delhi: The trial in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, in which Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra’s son is an accused, could take around five years to complete, the judge who is hearing the case, told the Supreme Court on Wednesday, in a status report filed by the Uttar Pradesh government. In a letter sent to the top court, the additional sessions judge said there are 208 prosecution witnesses, 171 documents and 27 forensic science laboratory (FSL) reports in the case. “He (sessions judge) says in normal course, it may take five years,” said Justices Surya Kant and V Ramasubramanian.

Lakshadweep: A court in Lakshadweep sentenced Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Lok Sabha member Mohammed Faizal from Lakshadweep to 10 years imprisonment in an attempt to murder case. Two of his brothers, and another person have also been sent to jail in the same case.The case pertains to a scuffle that broke out during the 2009 Lok Sabha election campaign, when Congress leader Mohammed Salleh, who was also the son-in-law of late former Lakshadweep Lok Sabha member and Congress veteran P.M.Sayeed, was brutally attacked by a group of people.

ANTITRUST ORDER MAY STALL ANDROID GROWTH IN INDIA: GOOGLE TO TOP COURT

New Delhi: The growth of Google’s Android ecosystem is on the brink of stalling in India due to an antitrust order that asks the company to change how it markets the platform, the US company has said in a Supreme Court challenge seen by Reuters. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in October fined Alphabet Inc-owned Google $161 million for exploiting its dominant position in Android, which powers 97% of smartphones in India, and asked it to change restrictions imposed on smartphone makers related to pre-installing apps. Google has so far said the CCI decision will force it to change its long-standing business model, but its Supreme Court filing for the first time quantifies the impact and details the changes the company will need to make.

‘UPHAAR CINEMA SERIES ATTACKING MY PERSONALITY’

New Delhi: Real estate tycoon Sushil Ansal, convicted in the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire case, Wednesday contended before the Delhi High Court that web series ‘Trial by Fire’, stated to be based on the incident, directly attacks his personality.

Ansal urged court to grant an injunction against the release of web series as even its teaser has got 1.5 million views in four days which shows immediate impact it has. The lawsuit by Ansal also sought to restrain the circulation and publication of a book titled ‘Trial by Fire- The tragic tale of the Uphaar Tragedy’.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking quashing the Bihar government’s decision to conduct a caste survey in the state, on Friday. A counsel mentioned the plea for hearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. The petition has been filed by one Akhilesh Kumar, a social worker from Nalanda, contending that this decision fell under the domain of the Union government. The bench, also comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha, allowed a plea for listing of the matter on Friday.

Narendra Tomar chairs a high-level meeting of officials of agricultural & finance ministries & officials from agricultural insurance firm in New Delhi. Also seen is Kailash Choudhary.

LAKSHADWEEP MP SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON

SC AGREES TO EXAMINE PLEA IN CASTE CENSUS

Prem Bhandari being felicitated at the camp held under the aegis of Jaipur Foot USA and FIA, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

V-P DHANKHAR ON SC STRIKING DOWN NJAC IN 2015

UNPARALLELED IN DEMOCRATIC HISTORY OF WORLD’

Jaipur: Vice- President Jagdeep Dhankhar while addressing the 83rd All India Presiding Officers Conference here, he said that the judiciary cannot intervene in lawmaking. He again criticised the scrapping of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act in 2015 by the apex court. Dhankhar said he does not subscribe to Kesavananda Bharati case ruling that Parliament can amend the Constitution but not its basic structure.

“In 1973, a wrong precedent started. “In 1973, in Kesavananda Bharati case, SC gave the idea of basic structure saying Parliament can amend the Constitution but not its basic structure. With due respect to judiciary, I can’t subscribe to this,” Dhankhar, who has been a SC lawyer, said. He asked, “Can Parliament be allowed that its verdict will be subject to any authority. The executive has to follow laws & judiciary can’t intervene in law-making.” Talking about judiciary scrapping NJAC Act, he said it was ‘a scenario perhaps unparalleled in democratic history of the world.’

Our legislatures have been the forum for best quality debates and it must be our endeavour to maintain that tradition and enhance it further. Legislatures have played an important role in the positive transformation in society and therefore, everyone should work to ensure that the faith of the people, especially the youth, on democratic institutions does not waiver.

—Harivansh Narayan Singh, Dy Chairman of RS

Jaipur: Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi Joshi while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 83rd All India Presiding Officers Conference inside the State Assembly on Wednesday, said the executive needs to made more accountable to keep the country’s democracy strong.

He said there should be an amended in law and the number of House sittings should

The Opposition holds significance even today, asserts CM Gehlot

Jaipur: Addressing the inaugural session, CM Ashok Gehlot said “When Indira Gandhi abolished privy-purses, it was cancelld by the court. Later judgments came in favour of all her decisions from the nationalization of PSUs. Sometimes there are differences with the judiciary and it seems that the Judiciary is interfering in our work,” Gehlot said.

CM Gehlot described the role of speakers as extremely challenging.

ANOTHER FEATHER IN CAP

London’s Book of Records honours RHB

In the last four years, RHB has received a total of 11

awards

CM Gehlot & UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal have also praised the effective working style of the Board several times

Jaipur: Wednesday was the day when RHB added another jewel to its crown. London’s prestigious World Book of Records organisation has honoured the RHB with an international award for selling a record 13,583 commercial and residential projects in the last 3 years through e-bid submission. The award was presented in a function held in Indore city of MP and was accepted by Board’s Financial Advisor Sanjay Sharma on behalf of RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora.

Notably, RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora considered the RHB team oto be the real catalyst deserving of this honour. “In the last 4 years the public had completely lost faith in the RHB, the board was running into losses, but the energy and enthusiasm of the officers and personnel of the board did what has become an

example for the people,” he said.

Congratulating and expressing his best wishes to the entire team of Board for this honour, Arora said that working with the same passion and enthusiasm, we have to set many more new records in the years to come.

Interestingly, this is not the first time the board has got international recognition. In the last four years, RHB has received a total of 11 awards. These include World Book of Records in House Sales,

Skoch Award-2021, Award of Excellence, , National Housing Award, IBC and ‘Star of Governance-Gold Award’etc.

It is noteworthy that CM Ashok Gehlot and UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal have also praised RHB’s effective working style many times. Not only this, Housing Board has become a case study for management gurus across the nation. Many states of the country are preparing to adopt the Board model.

Jaipur: RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora while chairing a review meet of works under construction in Jaipur organised at RHB HQs, said that there will be no compromise on quality & stipulated time period at any stage in the under construction works by the Board.

He discussed in detail with officials about several new schemes to be launched in City Park, Fountain Square, Coaching Hub, All India Service Residency Phase I and II, State Service Residency and Pratap Nagar and gave necessary guidelines.

In the meeting, the RHB Commissioner in-

The trust of the common man is the Board’s biggest asset and the RHB won’t tolerate any sort of laxity on the part of the officials.

quired about the actual status of sites from contractors & officers of the concerned sites. He warned the contractors that if any contractor is not able to complete the work within the time limit and on the prescribed standards, then they should leave the works now and other arrangements will be made by the Board.

be increased so that the scrutiny of the executive can be done in a better way. “To make sure the country’s democra-

cy is strong, we will have to make executive more accountable.

Don’t take me wrong... but we are governed by executive dictatorship,” Joshi said. Joshi also stressed on need for a discussion on financial autonomy to assemblies and legislatures.

He also said assembly speakers are like referee whose work is confined just to the limit of checking that House functions smoothly.

The Legislature, Executive and Judiciary all three have their functions and rights. The law which has been enacted in the Lok Sabha, is the greatest law. The courts shouldn’t interfere in legislative functioning and democracy needs to be strengthened. It should be decided that courts doesn’t interfere in functioning of MLAs.

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“Opposition parties do their own thing. Thus, it is very challenging to reconcile by listening to both sides & run the House by doing fair

work. The beginning in country was such that importance was given to Opposition. Even today opposition has its importance,” he said.

Shivendra Parmar

—Pawan Arora, RHB Commissioner

Arora: RHB won’t compromise on quality & time period of works

Sanjay Sharma receives the international honour by London’s World Book of Records on behalf of RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora during a ceremony held at Indore on Wednesday.

RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora reviews various projects of Board, which are under construction & issues necessary directions to officials at RHB Headquarters in Jaipur on Wednesday.

V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar, LS Speaker Om Birla, CM Ashok Gehlot, Dr CP Joshi, Harivansh Narayan Singh, GC Kataria & Speakers of Legislative Assemblies of various States pose for a group photograph during the 83rd AIPOC being held at Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Yogesh Sharma

‘To strengthen democracy, will have to make executive more accountable’

V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar addresses the inaugural session of the 83rd All India Presiding Officers’ Conference in Raj Assembly in Jaipur on Wednesday. Also seen here are Om Birla and Dr CP Joshi.

CM Ashok Gehlot being extended a warm welcome with a floral bouquet by Dr CP Joshi during the 83rd AIPOC being held in Jaipur. Also seen here is Harivansh Narayan Singh & others.

Dr CP Joshi addresses the conference session.

LS Speaker Om Birla welcomes V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar during the 83rd All India Presiding Officers’ Conference in State Assembly in Jaipur on Wednesday. Also seen here are CM Ashok Gehlot, Dr CP Joshi, Harivansh Narayan Singh, GC Kataria and others.

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and LS Speaker Om Birla inspect the book exhibition being held during the 83rd AIPOC.

Power needs to be decentralised and MPs and MLAs should be given some more power. I hope a decision will be taken from today onwards.

—Pratap S Khachariyawas, Food & Civil Supplies Minister

Om Birla being welcomed by Dr CP Joshi with a floral bouquet at the 83rd AIPOC in Jaipur on Wednesday. Also seen is GC Kataria.

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar,

Shanti Dhariwal,Mahadev Khandela, Pratap S Khachariyawas, Subhash Maharia, Rajendra Rathore and PP Chaudhary during the dinner programme on Wednesday.

—PHOTOS BY SUNIL SHARMA

Dressing LIKE WHIPPING Dalgona

Academia style is not unusual for us to be greeted with new trends on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter every other month. City First introduces you to Gen Z aesthetics

Dark academia, in contrast, is based on murky ideas like literary tragedy, life’s purpose, escapism, and death. The desire to learn about traditional literature, music, art, and history unites the two.

People use social media as a platform for self-expression, experimenting with new ideas in hopes of impressing others who share their interest. While certain pandemic lockdown fads, may have come and gone, many aesthetics, including cottagecore, e-girl or e-boy core, and academic aesthetics, flourished throughout this unsettled period. The academic aesthetic has spawned a number of subgenres, including art academia, romantic academia and chaotic academia, and the most well-known of these are dark academia and light academia. The Vou claims that light academia encourages optimism, companionship, drive, and good outcomes over pessimism, melancholy, and sensitivity.

The distinction between light and dark academics in terms of style is made by the colour schemes used. While the light academia gravitates toward lighter and brighter varieties of browns, beiges, and pastels, the dark academia embraces deep browns, grey, and black. To achieve any academic appearance, essential items of clothing like turtlenecks, wool, tweed, or plaid jackets, pleated skirts, and stylish trousers are a must.

The aim, as always, is to appear refined and straightforward. Your allies include wool, tweed, beige, brown, and plaid. White, beige, and brown are the best colour combinations for mild academic settings. With a white shirt, pleated or checkered miniskirt, and a beige coat or cardigan for layering, you may look stylish and feminine. On the other hand, if you like a more

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Many of us have struggled with sleep during the last few years due to stress and other issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a study published in Sleep Medicine in November 2021 that questioned 22,330 persons from 13 nations, one in three reported clinical insomnia symptoms and over 20% had the conditions for insomnia disorder. These numbers are more than double what they were before the outbreak.

HOW SLEEP

DEPRAVATION

AFFECTS THE BODY

Sleep deprivation impacts our cognitive and emotional abilities; therefore, insomnia is a cause for concern. According to experts, a person who does not get enough sleep is more likely to be fatigued, easily agitated, aggressive, or unable to concentrate, which reduces productivity and efficiency. If sleep-related concerns are not treated within a few days, they might lead to sleep disorders and have an impact on one's mental health.

● INCREASED USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Increased reliance on technology for amusement or leisure following the pandemic could be one of the causes of poor sleep. Being on the phone before night may be interfering with your sleep. The blue light emitted by phones interferes with the release of the sleep hormone melatonin. Melatonin is created roughly 2 hours before bedtime,

TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU CAN’T SLEEP

especially children. Sleeping on an irregular schedule or staying up late can interfere with getting a decent night's sleep. In the long run, it can also harm one's dayto-day activities at work or college, among other things. A regular sleep pattern is useful because it allows optimal performance and decreases stress.

● AGE-RELATED PROBLEMS

Because of age-related ailments such as Alzheimer's disease, senior individuals may have difficulty sleeping. Other causes may include chronic illness-related pain, sleeplessness, or the need to urinate frequently. Some people may find it difficult to fall asleep as they get older. As less time is spent in deep sleep, many people wake up throughout the night or much sooner in the morning. Because of frequent sleep disturbances, elderly persons may feel weary or sleep-deprived even though their total sleep time remains constant. Taking warm milk or avoiding

ping during the day, can help the elderly sleep better.

● CAFFEINE AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Caffeine or alcohol use should be limited before going to bed. Caffeine should not be consumed six hours before bedtime since it can interfere with the duration and efficiency of sleep. Alcohol can also cause fragmented sleep because excessive consumption does not produce deep slumber that leaves one feeling rejuvenated in the morning. Alcohol drinking before bedtime also interferes with sleep by dehydrating the body.

● SLEEP PROBLEMS

Sleep disorders such as insomnia, parasomnias, and sleep apnea can all significantly contribute to sleep issues. Insomnia makes it difficult to get enough sleep or causes one to get up too

early. Insomnia can also be a sign of a mental health problem such as anxiety or despair. Parasomnias disrupt sleep by causing movements and behaviours such as sleepwalking, sleep talking, sleep terror, and sleep paralysis. Sleep apnea is frequently misdiagnosed. People with sleep apnea frequently have difficulty breathing because it stops and restarts several times during the night.

● STRESS OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Individuals suffering from mental health concerns such as depression or anxiety may struggle to sleep. They may sleep insufficiently or excessively. Anxiety and sleep are also inextricably linked. While anxiety can interfere with sleep, it is also possible to become worried simply by worrying about not getting enough sleep. Multiple life events, such as relationship or health problems, family disruptions, or professional pressure, can produce stress and make it difficult to sleep well. In response to stress, hormones are generated that increase heart rate and awareness for the body to react to danger, making sleep impossible.

MEDICATIONS

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Some drugs for illnesses such as asthma, heart difficulties,

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psychological disorders, thyroid conditions, or cancer can interfere with sleep since the action of chemicals differs from person to person. Betablockers, which are used to treat high blood pressure or angina, may cause sleeplessness. Over-the-counter medications for colds or headaches, as well as pain relievers, can disrupt sleep and make you feel drowsy during the day. Decongestants can cause insomnia whereas anti-histamines might produce drowsiness.

● EXERCISE A strenuous workout within an hour of going to bed will make it difficult to sleep. Exercise boosts the heart rate and activates the neural system, making it difficult to relax the body. High-intensity workouts near night slow down the relaxation process even more. A 1997 study discovered that jogging in the evening resulted in delayed melatonin generation 24 hours later, influencing sleep the following day.

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bedtime might disrupt the internal clock and make it difficult to fall asleep.

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● UNUSUAL WORKING

Working odd hours, such as graveyard jobs or early morning shifts, might disrupt one's circadian rhythm. Due to sleeping at strange hours, one's sleep may not be very rejuvenating. Sleeping against the clock or attempting to sleep during the day when the body expects to be up, makes it difficult to achieve a good night's sleep. A normal sleep pattern is impossible to maintain due to frequent or random shift rotations. According to research, proper shift rotation helps employees be more productive and efficient.

● PROTEIN CONSUMPTION CLOSE TO BEDTIME

Meat before night may disrupt your sleep since protein takes a long time and requires more energy to digest. The digestive process of the body slows down by up to 50% when sleeping. Carbohydrates are recommended for excellent sleep because they aid in the release of serotonin, which is proven to aid sleep.

● MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SLEEP HYGIENE

POOR SLEEPING CONDITIONS

Noise or light in the bedroom may make it difficult to relax or sleep soundly. Sleep issues might be caused by streetlights, night lights, or even a messy room. Light in the room before

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Putting away phones and other electronic devices allows one to relax and fall asleep sooner. Place your phones outside your room, out of sight and out of mind. If necessary, replace your phone with an alarm clock. To relax, put on a comfy pair of clothes. Make sure the space is at a suitable temperature and that there isn't too much light.

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CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

MAR 21 - APR 20 There is much to achieve today and you will find yourself up to it. Academic front seems favourable. You are likely to buy something you have been longing for. Retailers providers will find their cash registers ringing. You will spend some time in self introspection.

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

Financial front remains rosy and promises to bring in gains. Good professional guidance may become the key to further your career. A family member may make you proud with an achievement. Spending time with friends is possible. Some of you may decide to take your romance.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 23 - DEC 22

An outing with family promises much fun. Prepare well for a long journey, if you want to travel comfortably. Shifting to a new house or a new city cannot be ruled out for some. Travel arrangements may be on your mind today. Your romantic nature seems on the ascendant.

Buying something expensive for the house is indicated. Those feeling lethargic and unwell may get back on the path to perfect health. A close friend may motivate you for a vacation, so start applying for leave. You are likely to enjoy the day in the company of beloved.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

Someone’s good advice will help in making the right decisions on the academic front. Things start looking up on the health front as you manage to remain regular in your workouts. Prospects of marriage for lovers are set to brighten.

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20 Meditate to embark on a new spiritual journey. You will be able to regain lost ground on the academic front to come at par with the rest. Excellent showing at work will get you hand-picked for an important assignment. You may long to meet your near and dear ones today.

MAY 21 - JUNE 21 There is a chance of somebody taking you along for a function or a party. Keeping track of something or someone may prove an uphill task. Your standing in your professional circle is likely to get a boost. Not keeping regular in your routine can tell on your health.

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

You may want things differently on the domestic front, but will need to convince others about your ideas. A break from the routine is indicated and will give you time to do things you were not getting time. Change of season requires you to take good care of your health.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

Expect immediate returns from the investments made by you. Workload is likely to increase on the professional front. This is a fine day on the financial front, as you manage to earn a lot. Good understanding and mutual respect is likely to enhance togetherness for the newlyweds.

Someone who admires you will leave no stone unturned in appeasing you today. Those unwell are likely to recover soon through regular medication. A solution may be found for a complex problem at work. Those in love will feel much closer now, than before.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

An initiative on the health front is likely to give rich dividends. Those involved in a project will be able to give a good account of themselves. Someone you despise is likely to turn over a new leaf, so let bygones be bygones. Good news awaits you on the social front.

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

Much hustle and bustle can be expected on the social front to your delight.Someone may not agree to your terms but that should not affect your productivity. You will get a chance to tap your potential on the professional front and impress those who matter.

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

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MOUNI’S pastel-blue dress

Mouni Roy dubbed the "Fashion Icon," has never shied away from trying new looks and has astounded her audience with her fashion choices. The diva looks stunning in every dress, whether it has ornate ethnic clothing or a plunging neckline and thigh-high slits, and she dazzles the fashion police with her array of clothes. Recently, Mouni left the town buzzing as she shot off a casual yet blazing appearance that had everyone in awe. However, Mouni has already ignited the internet with her attractiveness. The actress has

garnered attention for her fashion choices on several occasions.

The actress chose a stunning pastel blue satin dress that looked quite chic on her. Her stylish dress included straps and a backless design with tie-knot strings. Mouni dressed up for this avatar by donning very light nude makeup. She preserved her open, straight hair. Her OOTD was completed with a pair of bulky white-rimmed sunglasses. Additionally, Mouni carried a gorgeous Dior Saddle handbag. In no time, Mouni’s

As Dreamy As Her Eyes

Hailing from a royal family, Aditi Rao Hydari is one of the most elegant actresses in Bollywood. Having made her mark on the big screen with unique choices, her radiant beauty and stunning wardrobe make her different from others. The ‘Padmaavat’ actress loves to experiment with her fashion and we can see it on her feed.

Let's seize this moment to admire Aditi Rao Hydari’s casul yet cool fashion sense and her beauty through this picture that she has shared recently.

Aditi Rao Hydari's recent relaxed look with her black round neck tee

with straight-fit types of denim and a rose gold watch is simply amazing. The carpet is surely a magical one.

TAAPSEE IN PHIR AAYI HASEEN DILLRUBA

The mystery drama Haseen Dillruba had the audience hooked. The twist, in the end, had everyone shocked. In a fun banter on social media, producer Aanand L Rai, Taapsee Pannu & co-producer writer Kanika Dhillon reveal some

has taken things to the next level.

This banter has hinted that the first official poster of the film is going to be out soon. The first part of the film gained immense popularity thanks to the original writing and fresh star cast that added to the

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Waltair Veerayya has been making news ever since its inception. The film will be bringing Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja onto the big screen. Their recently released song ‘Poonakalu Loading’ featuring them in a dance-off has only added to the anticipation. However, missing from the promotional activity was the leading lady Shruti Haasan.

Shehnaaz sings MOONRISE

hehnaaz Gill, the multi-talented actress and one of the most genuine personalities in the industry, has often proved to be fans' favorite celebrity. Known for her down-to-earth and realistic nature, Shehnaaz has often believed in entertaining the audience through her talent. Post her Bigg Boss 13 stint, Shehnaaz donned several hats such as modeling, acting, singing, and more, and proved to be a multi-talented star.

The actress has been doing music videos lately, and recently, Shehnaaz took to her Instagram handle and shared a poster of a new song, 'Moonrise', which was released on Tuesday, January 10. The song is receiving great responses from her fans and has become a huge hit.

Shehnaaz sang her newly released song Moonrise in her melodious voice and shared a video of it on her Instagram handle.

Sharing this clip, she wrote, "#moonrise thank you for accompanying me on the guitar @samuelshetty Dekh guru main bhi hogayi shuru @gururandhawa."

The actress recently revealed that she had to give it a skip owing to health issues. Shruti recently expressed her disappointment over missing out on this important event. She said, “I was so heartbroken that I was not attending the grand launch due to my ill health. I was super unwell and couldn't make it to the launch. It has been an absolute honor to work with Chiranjeevi Garu."

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CREATIVE MIND OF AN ARTIST

ajasthan Forum’s initiative Desert

Soul series was organised with renowned senior painter Dr Vidhyasagar Upadhyay. Rajasthan Forum member & well-known artist Dr Saleha Ghazi did the conversation.

While sharing about his journey, Vidyasagar shared that the natural influence of Wangad has always been there in his art. Brought up with art all around him in Udaipur, and Deogarh he faced many challenges. He worked only in black and white colour for twenty years. If the artist has the desire to do something, then the challenges can easily be overcome.

While sharing about art, he shared that in his view there is nothing abstract, an artist presents his imagination and can make abstract into tangible. Vid-

yasagar said that “The mind of an artist remains awake even in sleep with his artistic thoughts. He gave a form to whatever he felt within himself through his colours and lines. To

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date, he never has given any title to his artwork. Art is never complete, new dimensions are always added to it.

He also shared that technology can never dominate art.

A computer can never think

like the mind of an artist. Technology is not a threat to any artist but a necessity.

The evening started with Cultural Coordinator Sarvesh Bhatt’s welcome address. In the end, Mem-

bers of Rajasthan Forum, Padmashri Ram S. Shakir Ali, Padmashri Tilak Gitai, Nand Bhardwaj, Dr Madhu Bhatt Tailang & Manjiri Mahajani presented the memento.

MUSKAAN CAMPAIGNS QUEENS ON THE FLOOR

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The fashion and award show “Queens on the Floor Season 1” was organised by K Seven Entertainment at Shagun Villa Garden, Vaishali Nagar Gandhi Path West in the capital Jaipur with the slogan “Bharat ki naari sab par bhari”.

CITY FIRST

To observe The National Road Safety Week beginning from January 11 to 17, Muskaan foundation for road safety is conducting multiple awareness activities. On Wednesday the NGO organised first of the road safety workshop series at the Head Quarter of National Highway Authority of India. Pawan Kumar the Chief General Manager (Tech.) cum Regional Manager Jaipur presided over the workshop. The program was attended by all the relative official along with the

Directors of Project Management Units from all over Rajasthan. Two more such workshops will be organised for GVK Thikariya toll plaza, Rajdhok and Jaipur-Ajmer road toll plaza staff. A Road Safety Audit of a stretch on Jaipur–Kishangarh Highway too will be conducted by Muskaan Foundation during the week. Continuing the campaigns Muskaan will organise a motorbike rally that will be flagged off by DCP (Traffic). Still another Road Safety Awareness Workshop will be organised for Shyam Nagar Vikas Samiti.

Organiser KK Salvi shared that more than 15 models represented their looks by posing beautifully on the ramp in the fashion show of the female category which was completed on the designer theme. In the Kids category, more than 15 tiny tots enthralled everyone by dancing and walking on the ramp. In the award show organised during this period, more than 30 people were honoured with awards in different categories like Business Woman, Entrepreneur, Social Activist, Influencer, Sport, Health, Medical, and Education. The designer collection was presented by Pratibha Tyagi of Mansha Party Solution and Seema Chauhan of NIFDAA while

To commemorate the successful delivery of flats, Unique Builders released the possession of stamp in 2022. Last year, the success of giving possession of about 5 flats on an average per day was celebrated by the group. Vibhishek Singh, Director said that the group laid a lot of emphasis on construction work and delivery in the year 2022 and accomplished this achievement. Singh also said that this series of completion of construction work and handing over possession of several projects will continue in the first quarter of the year 2023 as well. Singh thanked all the customers for their trust and faith in the group.

Swagat Jaipur Foundation organised the Gunijana Sangeet Samaroh at JKK on Wednesday. The program organised in collaboration with JKK in memory of senior artist Gopal Purohit and Dhruvapad singer Ustad Saeeduddin Khan Dagar. Dr BD Kalla, Minister of Art and Culture, honoured senior writer Sadhna Garg for writing Gopal Purohit, singers Hullas Purohit and Dagar Brothers for their remarkable contribution in the field of art.

Thousands of young Rajasthani gathered at the Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur on the day of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas and appealed to the state government to make the Rajasthani language the state’s official language. NSUI President Abhishek Choudhary, Ravindra Singh Bhati, Arvind Singh Bhati, General Secy RU Arvind Jajhra, Ajay Pareta, Shubham Rewar and other gathered for assembly and candle march.

VIVO CORPSOL PREMIER LEAGUE 2023, a premier league organised by (PSR) Professional Social Responsibility concluded on Wednesday. The Rising Star team won the match by defeating the XI Wonders at Jaipuria Cricket Academy, Jaipur. During the event, Rishab Jain from Vivo and Kunj Bihari Natani, Director Eebiz graced the occasion and congratulated team PSR for successfully organising such a gala event. Around 24 teams from various professions and corporates participated in the event including Vivo, Airtel, Golcha, HDFC etc. On the occasion, Team PSR Global foundation informed that the event was part of its fitness drive FITMEET. Along with this PSR also conducts its tree plantation drive Harit-Maru, WSR and AVLAMB.

Mayors of Municipal Corporation Jaipur Heritage Munesh Gurjar and Greater Municipal Corporation Dr Somya participated in the Paush bada program, organised by the Union of Municipal Corporation Greater Jaipur’s cleaning workers on Wednesday. On this occasion, Greater Commissioner Mahendra Soni and many officers and employees of Greater and Heritage Corporation also received Paush Bada Prasadi.

The annual function of Higher Secondary Adarsh Vidya Mandir was held at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur on Wednesday. Gopal Sharma editor-in-chief, of Mahanagar Times, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest whereas Prabodhan Nimbaram and chief speaker Avneesh Bhatnagar were also present and motivated the little children. Special guests in the ceremony Dr Somya, Mayor Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation, Krishna Kumar Pareek, Indian Administrative Service, (Indian Railway Department), Ashish Anan, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police, were present as the special guests. During the occasion, students of the school enthralled the audience with their energetic dance performance.

The Bookaholics, India’s largest readers’ community, held their 5th Reader’s Meetup in Jaipur, at Firangi Deli on January 7. More than 30 readers joined in for the evening, to share their love for books and literature. While sipping their coffee everyone interacted & shared their current reads, became nostalgic over the book that has made them fall in love with reading and discussed how different authors write differently. The event was wrapped up by choosing a “blind book date” and a cake-cutting event to mark their milestone of 400,000 subscribers.

Kartik Gaggar, a passionate entrepreneur working in the sector that focuses on folk and traditional arts of India, bags the CA Rising Star award. The committee of the Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI) announced the 15th edition of the ICAI awards. Being a CA, then an entrepreneur and now an ‘art-preneur’, his work has been appreciated and recognised by the committee. Kartik began his work in the art and culture space with the aim of curating experiences for tourists visiting Rajasthan.

the makeover of the participants was done by Harish Chowdhary of Looks Elite Salon. The Boss Lady Award was given by Bharat Ki Nari Sab Par Bhari Group to those women who have made a great identity

in their field. In this event, Dr Pratibha Tyagi (Director A to Z Ayurveda Clinic and Yoga Center) was present as the brand face whereas Suman Byadwal (Mrs India Glam 2023 winner) was the showstopper.

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A Pushkar-based sand artist Ajay Rawat sculpted a mesmerizing sand art of Youth Icon, Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his birthday recently.

The play 'Kaya Mein Kaya' was staged on Tuesday under the fortnightly drama scheme of JKK. Under the direction of veteran artist Keshav Gupta, the artists of Universal Theater Academy tried to narrate the story of present-day India and Gandhiji's dream of a free India. The play was written by Anand V. Acharya.

The 9th edition of RIFF organised by RIFF Film Club and accredited by the Federation of Film Societies of India (North Region) will be held from February 1 to 5 at INOX, Crystal Palm, with the theme Sports in Cinema. The second list of the 9th Rajasthan International Film Festival 2023 was released on Wednesday.

Dr Saleha Ghazi in conversation with Dr Vidhyasagar Upadhyay Rajesh Vyas and Nand Bhardwaj

Dr Madhu Bhatt Tailang and Padmashri S Shakir Ali Padmashri Tilak Gitai and Dr Durgaprasad Agrawal Rajneesh Singhvi and Dr Meeta Singh

Vibhishek Singh with the UB team Kartik Gaggar

(L-R) Krishan Pareek, Shivprasad Sharma, Dr Somya, Gopal Sharma, Nimbaram, Avneesh Bhatnagar and Kedar Sharma

During the event

KK Salwi, Sonu Shekhawat, Monika Patel, Poonam Khangarot, Suman Byadwal, Shikha Jain, Dr Pratibha Gupta, Nikita Rathore, Priya Modi and Rinku Vashishtha

Suman Byadwal Gargi Sharma