First India-Jaipur Edition-21st April 2023

DISCUSSED SITUATION IN SUDAN WITH SHOUKRY: JAISHANKAR

New Delhi: Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday discussed and shared the “concerning situation in Sudan” with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.

AFTER 3 DAYS, MOUNTAINEER MALOO FOUND ALIVE, CRITICAL P3 Kathmandu/Jaipur: Indian climber Anurag Maloo, who went missing on Monday after falling into a deep crevasse on Nepal’s Mount Annapurna, has been found alive in critical condition by rescuers.

AARADHYA BACHCHAN MOVES HC AGAINST YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Mumbai: Daughter of actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya, Aaradhya Bachchan has moved Delhi High Court against YouTube channels for fake reporting on her health, media reports say.

Uniting the ‘Shah i ’ way!

Assam, Arunachal Pradesh sign agreement to resolve 51-year-old border dispute

Khandu signed a boundary agreement in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in Delhi on Thursday. PHOTO BY ANI

We are witnessing a historic moment in India and northeast’s history. The border dispute between Assam and Arunachal, which was going on since 1972 has been resolved permanently. A milestone in PM Narendra Modi’s dream of a peaceful, developed and dispute-free northeast. —Amit Shah, Union Home Minister

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DEFENCE MINISTER RAJNATH SINGH TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID

New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has tested positive for Covid on Thursday and is currently under home quarantine with mild symptoms. Singh was scheduled to attend the IAF Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, but had to skip it after being tested positive for the virus.

MORE THAN 78 DIE IN SURGE FOR RAMADAN DONATIONS IN YEMEN

Yemen: At least 78 people were killed in a stampede in the Yemeni capital Sanaa as residents gathered at a school to receive cash donations distributed by merchants during Ramadan, witnesses and the Houthi administration said on Thursday, officials said after the incident.

PAK FOREIGN MINISTER BHUTTO ZARDARI TO ATTEND SCO MEET HERE

New Delhi: Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will travel to India to attend a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries. Zardari will lead a Pakistani delegation for the SCO meeting on May 4-5 in Goa, a Pakistan foreign ministry official said.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS

z Assam, Arunachal Pradesh share an 804.1-km-long border

z A suit was pending in Apex Court since 1989 on the issue

New Delhi: Ending their over 50-year-old border dispute, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday signed an agreement in presence of Union HM Amit Shah here which will bring settlement to 123 villages located along areas the two northeastern states share. The 2 borders have been in dispute since the latter was made a union territory in 1972.

Shah said the Modi govt has withdrawn the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from most of places in Assam, 15 police stations in 6 districts in Manipur, all but 3 dists in Arunachal, 7 districts in Nagaland, and entire Tripura and Meghalaya. Khandu said the agreement has been possible due to the initiative and political will of PM and HM and active cooperation of the Assam government led by Sarma.

BIG,

SUCCESSFUL MOMENT.

—Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam CM

THE MOST HISTORIC DEAL.

—Pema Khandu, Arunachal CM

z The two States decided to resolve the dispute in 123 villages

z 27 villages resolved through Namsai Declaration in 2022, 34 through this MoU

z From 71 villages, 1 village will be included in Assam from AP, 10 to continue in Assam and 60 to be included in AP from Assam

z Out of the rest 52 villages, 49 will be sorted in 6 months

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WE GAVE WORLD BUDDHA NOT YUDDHA’

First India Bureau

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the noble teachings of Gautama Buddha at the Global Buddhist Summit 2023 inaugurated in New Delhi on Thursday. PM Modi said that India has continuously spread the values of Lord Buddha. “The path of Buddha is Pariyakti, Patipatti and Pativedha. Means Theory, Practice and Realization. In the last 9 years, India has progressed rapidly on all these three points,” he said.

Modi also said that India has not given war to world, but ‘Buddha’.

“We improved the Buddha Circuit in India and Nepal. Be it Kushinagar International Airport or Lumbini, where India International Centre for Buddhist Culture is being established; India is working holistically in this direction,” said PM. Modi also mentioned the Russia-Ukraine war in his speech.

Be it peace missions in different countries of the world or a calamity like an earthquake in Turkey. India stands with humanity in times of every crisis, with ‘MUM BHAV’, by putting its full potential.

—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

J&K: 5 Army jawans charred to death as vehicle catches fire

‘LIKELY USE OF GRENADES BY TERRORISTS’

Jammu (FIB): Five Indian Army jawans were killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday. The incident took place on a highway in the Bhata Dhurian area when unidentified terrorists fired at an Army vehicle in which jawans were travelling. The vehi-

CJI: Same-sex relationships are not just physical

PM

Mette Frederiksen. The 2 leaders reviewed the progress of the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. They expressed satisfaction at the recent high-level exchanges & growing cooperation between 2 nations.

First India Bureau New Delhi: Top Court heard arguments on a batch of pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriages. Are two spouses who belong to a binary gender essential for marriage, CJI Chandrachud asked while hearing arguments on Thurday.

CJI said that arguments from petitioners’ side will be closed on Monday in any case.

An army vehicle catches fire in Bhatadurain area of Mendhar in Poonch district on Thursday. PHOTO BY PTI

cle caught fire and five jawans were charred to death. The Army said the vehicle caught fire due to the “likely use of gre-

nades by terrorists”. Army Chief General Manoj Pande apprised Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of incident.

‘Be more careful with your words Mr Gandhi’

Rahul’s plea for stay on the defamation conviction dismissed

First India Bureau

Surat: A court in Surat in Gujarat on Thursday rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s plea for stay on conviction in a defamation case that saw him being disqualified as Lok Sabha MP by observing he should have been “more careful with his words”.

Take flagship schemes of Rajasthan government to the ground: CM Gehlot appeals to bureaucrats

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has given instructions to make inflation relief camp a success in Collector-SP conference on Thursday. He has asked the officials to provide relief to the public by providing maximum facilities in camps, appealed to public to come to the camp & take advantage of the schemes. In a pro-

Honesty, humility, not being proud and courage to take tough decisions are qualities of a civil servant and also that the mentality of pulling legs is wrong.

—Ashok Gehlot, CM

gram organized at Rajasthan International Centre on the occasion of Civil Services Day, he expressed faith in bureaucracy and said that

democracy is in danger and agencies are working under pressure and in such an environment the role of civil servant is very important. At the RIC, CM Gehlot appealed to the bureaucracy to put the flagship schemes of State government on the ground. In his address, Gehlot said that getting a job is not a big deal, but good work is important. Turn to P8

Court said Gandhi’s removal or disqualification as MP under sec 8(3) of Representation of People Act, 1951 “cannot be termed as irreversible or irreparable loss or damage”

GANG INVOLVED IN STEALING IMPORTED COAL BUSTED IN RAJ

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Police has busted a gang involved in stealing high-quality, imported coal during transportation from the Gujarat port to northern states via Rajasthan, officials said on Thursday. As per crime branch of State police, coal imported from the US and Russia worth over `10 cr was being stolen every day from trucks transporting to HP, Haryana, Punjab and UP. Teams of crime branch conducted raids and detained 22 people and seized over 1,850 tons of stolen coal.

Moni Sharma

Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema

Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanges greetings with a Buddhist monk at the inaugural session of the Global Buddhist Summit 2023, in New Delhi on Thursday. —PHOTO BY ANI

PM MODI, DENMARK PM REVIEW PROGRESS OF THE GREEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with his Danish counterpart

Govt saving chair, people suffering: CP

Jain

Shubham

Ajmer: A state-level meeting of BJP was organized in Ajmer on Thursday in which all the public representatives and office bearers of the organization from Ajmer, Nagaur, Tonk, and Bhilwara participated. Several important topics were discussed in the meeting.

BJP state president CP

Joshi, while talking to the media, said that the Congress government of the state has done a disservice to the youth.

“People posted on constitutional posts are being arrested and inflation is at its peak. The law and order situation in Rajasthan has deteriorated and the government is only trying to save its chair,” he said.

Joshi said that people have expressed their anger towards the government through the public outrage campaign, which was supported by the BJP. He said that the Central government is working for the development of the country.

“The BJP government is continuously increasing the budget of the Railways. The state government should tell what is the scheme in Rajasthan. The politics of appeasement is rampant in Rajasthan. PFI get permission to hold rallies in the state but permission is not given for Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti. Why such ban on Hindu religious festivals,” he asked.

CUMULUS CLOUDS!

Dotasra will lead to defeat of Congress, says Rathore

Ramesh Sharma

Sikar: A blood donation camp was organized in Sikar on Thursday on the birthday of Rajendra Rathore, Member of the Legislative Assembly and Leader of the Opposition. Hundreds of people donated blood on the occasion. Rathore said that blood donation is the greatest form of donation as it saves people’s lives.

JHUNJHUNU: RAJENDRA RATHORE

JOINS JAN AAKROSH MAHAGHERAO

Jhunjhunu: The BJP on Thursday organised Jan Aakrosh Mahagherao in Khetri town of Jhunjhunu district and protested against the misrule and corruption of the Congress government.

Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore took part in the rally and made allegations against the state govt. “The BJP is fully active in the election year. There is public anger against the govt in every district. In its last days, the state govt has started remembering its election promises,” said Rathore.

—Pradeep Garhwal

Minor sedated, gangraped and blackmailed

First India Bureau

Relief to Raj government in JK Synthetic Limited case

First India Bureau

New Delhi: In a big relief to the Gehlot government from the Supreme Court, the land conversion order made by the previous BJP government has been declared null and void in the matter related to the 2018 Kota land conversion case. The matter is related to JK Synthetic Limited. The Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Gehlot government.

Taking a jibe at Govind Singh Dotasra, Rathore said, “Dotasra

will play an important role in the defeat of Congress,” he said, adding that the Congress party should not be giving us advice, rather they try to fix factionalism in their own party. Taking on the recently recruited Babulal Katara as an RPC member and his involvement in the REET scam, Dotasra said that other influential people are also involved in this and demanded that the Rajasthan government must get a CBI inquiry done into the matter.

Jaipur: A minor girl was allegedly gangraped in Kalwar area, police said. Police informed the incident took place in Bugaliya village of Kalwar on February 17. “The aunt of the victim pressured her to meet the accused. Later, the accused made the girl intoxicated and then gangraped her. The accused also filmed obscene videos of the victim and then blackmailed her,” police said.

“The girl later narrated the incident to her family members, following which, an FIR was filed against the accused. The prime accused, identified as Vishnu Sharma, has been arrested and is being interrogated. The matter is being investigated by ACP Pramod Swami,” police added.

WOMAN GANG RAPED BY FOUR MEN IN BHIWADI

Alwar: A woman was allegedly gang-raped by four men in Bhiwadi town of Alwar district, police said. Police informed the victim belonged to Delhi and was residing in a rented accommodation in Bhiwadi for the last three years. “Based on information through the police control room, the police team raided a flat located in Avalon Royal Park on Bhiwadi Bypass and found the girl and four boys. Two boys were arrested by the police from the spot while two managed to flee from the spot. The victim and the accused had consumed drugs and had been admitted to the hospital for treatment. An FIR has been filed, matter is being probed,” police added.

Three held; Pilot & others reach dharna spot

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The CID-CB has taken three people into custody in the Ramprasad Meena suicide case in which PHED minister Manesh Joshi and seven other people are named as accused.

Rakesh Tank, Dev Awasthi, and Lal Devnani were taken into custody on Thursday and are being questioned. The deceased had made a video before the suicide of eight people harassing him.

Meanwhile, former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Thursday met the family of Ramprasad Meena and reached the dharna site in Chandi ki Taksal.

Former Jaipur mayor Jyoti Khandelwal accompanied Pilot.

“A person from the tribal community committed suicide, it is a

Modi’s slogans are echoing everywhere: Ajay Pal Singh

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: BJP State Vice President Sardar Ajay Pal Singh praised PM Narendra Modi’s vision saying that Modi’s slogans are echoing everywhere.

“BJP will win more than 160 seats in the 2023 assembly elections. PM Modi, National President JP Nadda will also visit in the coming days. More than 95% workers attended the booth conference of Home Minister Amit Shah. BJP’s preparation is strong on the

ground in view of assembly polls,” he said. Reacting to him contesting election, Singh said that he would discharge whatever responsibility is given to him as an ordinary worker. “By the end of this year almost all the offices will be completed. 15 district offices are ready and other district

offices will also be inaugurated in the coming days,” said Singh who has responsibility for the construction of district offices across the state.

He also praised State President CP Joshi, Organization General Secretary Chandrashekhar, and former president Satish Poonia.

matter of great sadness for all of us. The victim’s family should get justice, the entire episode should be investigated,” he said. Minister Murari Meena said that a dying man never tells a lie. “There should be a fair investigation in this matter, all the schemes of the govt are good, but one incident can destroy everything done,” he said.

MAN DIES BY SUICIDE IN KANOTA, NAMES RAFEEK KHAN AND OTHERS IN AUDIO

Jaipur: A 49-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in the Kanota area in Jaipur on Wednesday. Before taking the extreme step, Sanjay Pande recorded an audio in his mobile phone in which he alleged that he was being harassed by one Shabbir Khan who has the patronage of Rafeek Khan, police said. Shabbir Khan runs a transport company in which Pande was an employee. Pande alleged in the audio that Shabbir Khan was not giving his due salary and was harassing him. “The family members gave an audio to the police in which the man is purportedly heard blaming Shabbir Khan. He also said in the audio that Shabbir Khan has the patronage of Rafiq Khan,” a police official said. Meanwhile, BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena claimed in Jaipur that it was Congress MLA Rafeek Khan who was named in the audio.

DIYA KUMARI WRITES TO CM

Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari has written a letter to CM Ashok Gehlot, condemning the incident of the suicide case of Ramprasad Meena, a resident of Chandi ki Taksal in Jaipur. The MP has urged in the letter to ensure justice to the deceased’s family and to take prompt action on their demand letter.

BSP takes out march against govt, submits memo to Governor

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The state unit of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Thursday protested against the state government and made allegations of atrocities against Dalits in the state. The BSP took out a foot march from Shaheed Smarak to Civil Lines Gate. The BSP workers claimed that workers from all over the state raised their voice

against the increasing atrocities against Dalits. BSP State President Bhagwan Singh Baba and other BSP workers also submitted a memorandum in the name of the Governor to the administration over fulfillment of their 10-point demand. The workers alleged that women and girls are being raped in Rajasthan and the govt has failed to take action.

Kirodi Meena, Ramcharan Bohra & Ashok Parnami met family members of the deceased in Kanota on Thursday.

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Office of Assistant Director Women Empowerment, Tonk Rajasthan

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CP Joshi, Kailash Choudhary, Vasudev Devnani, Anita Bhadel and other leaders at the OBC People’s Representative Conference organised in Pushkar on Thursday.

Rajendra Rathore at the blood donation camp in Sikar on Thursday.

ROW OVER SUICIDES

Sachin Pilot, Jyoti Khandelwal and Ved Prakash Solanki met the family of Ramprasad Meena on Thursday.

BJP will win more than 160 seats in the 2023 assembly elections, says BJP State Vice-Prez

A cyclist on cloudy evening in Jaipur on Thursday.

PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Probe ambit widens as Katara’s son, 1 more land in SOG clutches

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The Special Operation Group (SOG) of the State police arrested RPSC member Babulal Katara’s son Dr Dipesh Katara and his teacher friend in the senior teacher recruitment paper leak case. The investigation team has also questioned 3 other people. The SOG had arrested Babulal Katara, his nephew Vijay Katara and driver Gopal Singh on Tuesday from Ajmer. The SOG team reached Subhash Nagar in Dungarpur on Wednesday night and held Dr Dipesh Katara and his friend, who was

`51.20L CASH, 541 GRAMS OF GOLD JEWELLERY SEIZED FROM KATARA’S HOUSE; GOLD BAR GIVEN BY ANIL KUMAR ALSO SEIZED FROM VIJAY KUMAR’S VILLAGE

Garg: AYUSH may soon get included under Chiranjeevi

Vikas Sharma

Jaipur: The AYUSH system of medicine may be included in the CM Chiranjeevi scheme. AYUSH Minister Dr Subhash Garg gave hints citing RGHS while speaking in the National Arogya Mela at JECC at Sitapura on Thursday.

a government teacher, Gautam Katara. At the same time, Katara’s son-in-law Dr Ravi Ghoghara, Dipesh’s friend Bhartendu and Vinay Tabiyar were also questioned. SOG has recovered

CBI court summons accused in `210 cr embezzlement case

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A CBI court took cognisance against three companies and 15 accused in the case related to embezzlement of about Rs 210 crore by opening 118 accounts in Syndicate Bank with forged documents and issued them summons. Judge in the Special Court of CBI Cases-02 Neeraj Kumar took cognisance and summoned the accused. The accused include mastermind CA Bharat Bamb, his father-in-law Daulat Raj, brother-inlaw Pavitra Kothari, architect Anoop Barataria, then AGM of Syn-

dicate Bank (MI Road branch) Adarsh Manchanda, manager Mahesh Gupta, Kamal Sharma, Mahendra Meghwal, Ravi Prakash Sharma, his wife Pragati Sharma , Dilip Kumawat, Kamal Attri, Satish Khandelwal, Gaurav Dhanwal and Vikram Jain and M/s JLN Metal House, M/s Riddhima Infratech and M/s Samruddhi Siddhi Builders And Developers.

CBI registered an FIR on March 23, 2017 in connection with the scam and presented challans against three companies and 15 accused on April 07, 2021.

many important documents from the rented house of his friend Shriram Sharma during interrogation of Sher Singh. Two mobile phones, a dongle, a diary, photocopies of the question paper have

been seized from his flat number on Sikar Road, Ajmer. On the basis of Sher Singh’s inquiry, a double bedsheet and a lock, 3 keys, and a computer set were recovered from the official residence of RPSC

member Babulal Katara in Ajmer.

Meanwhile, the court rejected the bail application of Anita Meena, girlfriend of paper leak accused Sher Singh Meena, who is on police remand.

Police bust fake call centre in Chitrakoot area, arrest 32

Satyanarayan Sharma

Jaipur: The Jaipur Police Commissionerate on Thursday busted an illegal call centre in Chitrakoot area and arrested 32 suspects for allegedly duping people sitting in foreign countries.

SHO of Chitrakoot Police Station Gunjan Soni informed that the illegal call centre was being run in Ram Janki Tower on Chitrakoot Marg.

“The call centre was raided on Wednesday afternoon and 32 people, including both girls and boys, were arrested. Deepak Shah, who ran the call centre and Aman, who managed the call centre have also

Missing climber rescued from deep crevasse in Nepal, critical

Chandna had written to CM to seek MEA help for search op

First India Bureau

Kathmandu/Jaipur:

Mountaineer Anurag

Maloo, who went missing on April 17 after falling into a crevasse below base camp 3 while descending Mount Annapurna, has been found alive, with officials saying his condition is critical and he is receiving treatment in

Nepal’s Pokhara. Anurag was located by a team of rescuers after days of intense search efforts. Maloo was rescued from a deep crevasse,

300 metres below the 6,000-metre point.

Speaking to media, Sudhir Maloo, Anurag’s cousin, confirmed that he is “critical”.

On Wednesday, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Ashok Chandna wrote a letter to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot informing him about the missing report of Anurag and also urged the Ministry of External Affairs to speed up the search operation for Anurag.

PILGRIMAGE

been arrested and are being interrogated. The call centre owner, Dilip Tanwar, is on a run,” said SHO Gunjan Soni. “The building owner, Suraj Yadav, was also aware of the illegal call

centre. The accused have duped crores of rupees from people sitting in foreign countries, particularly from America. The matter is being investigated,” police added.

KL Rahul fined `12L for slow over-rate

Jaipur (PTI): Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul has been fined Rs 12 lakhs for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals here.

LSG defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs on Wednesday night at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

“As it was the team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-

TO MECCA

rate offences, Mr. Rahul was fined Rs 12 lakhs,” IPL said in a statement. The IPL aims for matches to finish in three hours and 20 minutes, but slow over rate is proving to be an issue, with several games stretching past the four-hour mark.

Haj flights to operate from May 21 to June 6

Kashiram Choudhary

Jaipur: In good news for those planning to go on Haj, people will be able to take a flight from Jaipur itself. For the last three years, Haj flights were not being operated from Jaipur airport. But this time the flights will start from May 21.

About 6,800 people from Rajasthan will go on Haj pilgrimage. Haj Committee and Jaipur Airport Administration have finalised the

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 Flight AI-5401 will leave from Jaipur at 11 am daily from May 21 and reach Madina at 1:55 pm

 Flight AI-5403 will depart from Jaipur at 9:35 every morning from May 28 and reach Madina at 12:45 pm

 The return flight from Haj will operate from July 3 to 24

 Return flight be from Jeddah to JPR

 Terminal-1, which has been undergoing renovation since 2019, will become operational for Haj pilgrims.

“As AYUSH medical service available in RGHS, on the same lines suggestion has been received to add AYUSH service in Chiranjeevi Yojana. This suggestion is very important considering the health of the common people and the growing popularity of AYUSH. This will be discussed at a higher level. Our effort will be to make AYUSH medi-

AYUSH Minister Subhash Garg speaks during the National Arogya Mela at JECC at Sitapura on Thursday.

cal services available to the beneficiaries of Chiranjeevi Yojana,” he said. The four-day National Arogya Mela began on Thursday.

AYUSH Secretary

Vinita Srivastava was also present in the programme. The event is jointly held by PHD Chamber, Union Ministry of AYUSH, and Rajasthan AYUSH Depart-

Chaksu municipality chairman election declared null and void

First India Bureau Jaipur: The Jaipur District Court on Thursday declared the election of the Chairman of Chaksu Municipality null and void. The election of Municipality Chairman and councillor Kamlesh Bairwa was declared null and void after the petitioner Vinod Rajoriya challenged that Kamlesh Bairwa fought the election by concealing the facts.

District Judge (Jaipur Metro First) Nandini

Vyas held the chairman guilty under section 24 of the Municipal Act and cancelled the election for both the posts of council-

lor and chairman and disqualified him. The court also directed the election officer to hold fresh elections. Petitioner’s advocate Prahlad Sharma informed that Chairman Kamlesh Bairwa had contested the election for the post of councillor and chairman by hiding the facts while being a contractor in the municipality.

ment. During this, there will be a brainstorm on AYUSH methods from 20 to 23 April. Renowned doctors of the country are giving free consultation on serious diseases in the fair. Garg also raised questions on non-participation of senior officers of the Centre in the national level programme.

COVID returns: State reports 669 new cases, one death

First India Bureau

Jaipur: A total of 669 people on Thursday found infected with coronavirus in Rajasthan while one death was reported in the State.

Now, the total number of active patients has increased to 3523 in the state. The maximum number of coronavirusinfected people were from Jaipur with 108. Apart from Jaipur, 45 cases were reported in Udaipur, 8 in Sirohi, 44 in Sikar, 7 in Sawai Madhopur, 4 in Rajsamand, 15 in Pratapgarh, 16 in Pali, 59 in Nagaur, 25 in Jodhpur, 4 in Jhunjhunu, 17 in Jhalawar, 4 in Jaisalmer, and 17 in Sri Ganganagar.

schedule of Haj flights. These Haj flights will operate till June 6. In the last two years, Haj flights were being operated from Delhi instead of Jaipur. Due to the limited quota, very few people from Rajasthan could travel. The Haj Committee has coordinated with the airport administration and the airlines for this. The Haj flights will be operated by Air India. The Haj flights will go directly to Madina.

Dr Dipesh Katara (son)

Gautam Katara (Dipesh’s friend)

Mountaineer Anurag Maloo

LSG Captain KL Rahul

HAJ FLIGHT SCHEDULE FROM JAIPUR AIRPORT

OFFICERS DO THEIR JOBS WITH UTMOST SINCERITY

Much has been written and talked about these topics, including corruption, lack of sensitivity to citizens’ matters and the problems faced by the civil servants themselves, like arbitrary transfer and postings, harassment, as also political interference in day to day work. Yet there are innumerable examples and illustrations of civil servants, performing their jobs with utmost sincerity, achieving results against all odds and working day and night to fight disasters and emergencies.

Therefore it is again the time for the Civil services, to truly dedicate and rededicate themselves to the cause of the country and work in our context of democracy and rule of law, according to the enduring values of honesty, integrity, grit and determination, fairness and uprightness, but above all with concern and care for the people with a human touch

Jagat Prakash Nadda @JPNadda

The history of administration, as also of the Civil services in India can be, and is, traced back to ancient times, especially to the Mauryan period (approximately 322 to 185 BCE) and the famous treatise Arthashastra of Kautilya/Chanakya. Many of the institutions like territorial Provinces with capitals, Mahamatyas, Council of ministers, Sachivs, Departments headed by officers, Policing and intelligence systems, a sophisticated civil service, municipal governance can be seen continuing from those days, though in a considerably modified form. The systems continued to evolve, but some new aspects were introduced during the days of the rule of the Sultans and more so during the Mughal rule from mid 16th to early 18th century. As it became an empire there were territorial Subhas or Provinces, Sarkars and Parganas, and separate Departments for various activities, Including Wazirs for land administration and revenue collection, Kotwals, Qanungoes and large number other revenue and civil officials at the ground and field level. The land measurements, records and tax system in cash or kind on agriculture and crops also developed substantially during this time, led by Raja Todar Mal. Many of the designations are there even today.

With the advent of the British through the East India Company from mid seventeenth century and more definitely after the Battle of Plassey and Buxar (June 1757 and 1764) and the Company gaining Diwani rights, newer systems of Government and Administration began to be set up, although the earlier institutions did provide the basic structure. More chang es took place once the British Government took over the reigns directly through the Gov ernment of India Act of 1858, after what they called the Mu tiny and what has rightly been regarded by Indians as the First war of Independence. To a large extent, the Civil ser vices of today have their origins and their background in how they evolved during British times. The East India Company had what is often called the pa tronage system, i.e. the senior civil servants were appointed on the basis of recommendations of the Court of Directors, and in fact were very young in age. They were often called Writers and that is why the Secretariat is known as the Writers Building in Kolkata, where the British first established their control. The system of Covenanted and Uncovenanted civil service was laid down by Lord Cornwallis, known as the Father of Civil ser vices in India. The senior ones, mostly British, had to sign a cov enant and were part of the pres tigious Covenanted civil ser vice. During the Company times, this was known as the Hon’ble East India Company Service or the HEICS. While the Governor Gen eral and Gover nors of Provinc

I congratulate the Mara people for electing 229 village council members from BJP in the Village Councils General Elections under Mara Autonomous District Council, Mizoram. This is an approval of PM @narendramodi ji’s development agenda and the efforts of @BJP4Mizoram karyakartas.

es were mostly from the higher sections of the aristocracy, the other officers largely belonged to this service. They were chiefly responsible for the spread of the Empire, along with the military forces. The system of District Administration, office of the Collector and District Magistrate evolved and substantially developed during this period. One of the best accounts of the civil services, both in terms of individuals and general governance is available in Philip Mason’s two volume book The Men who Ruled India. The most famous of these Company officers is the famous quartet of Elphin-

From the year 2006, 21st April is celebrated as Civil Services Day to mark the first address of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel to the Administrative Service Officers in 1947 at Metcalfe House, New Delhi which then housed the Training Academy

stone, Metcalfe, Munro and Malcom . The civil service below these senior persons , who manned all the top posts, at the central level or the Presidency/ Province and District level, were the uncovenanted civil servants, mostly Indians, who carried out

the Indian Civil service and the officers jocularly referred to as Competition Wallahs, that ran the Empire for about another hundred years. The second half of the 19th century is said to be the Golden Age where again the District remained the basic unit of Administration.

With the turn of the century much changed. Indians had already started getting selected in the ICS, appearing in the exam from London with Shri Satyendra Nath Tagore being the first Indian to be selected in the year 1863. Later the exams also started being held in India from 1922 as more and more Indians started getting selected and by 1939 , ie before the outbreak of the Second world war the Percentage of Indians was almost 50%. The Federal Public Service Commission was set up as per recommendations of the Lee Commission for recruitment and the scheme of examination, papers etc were also modified. The Services were divided into All India Services and Central Services. Recruitment to the Provincial Civil Services became a regular feature with opportunities to hold senior assignments. The system of recruitment to lower level posts and promotions also began to get more set with rules and regulations in place . The advent of Gandhi, the rise of nationalism, the various Reforms Commissions and pas-

sage of the Acts of 1909, 1919, the Jallianwala massacre, the demand for dominion status changed many things for the ICS. From almost rulers, they had to work under Indian political leaders also, though in a limited way, and national issues were now dominant. This led to the growing centralisation of the decision making process and Governments at the Central level and Province level became more important. For the district officers it was no longer their full fledged Raj. In such a scenario there was a growing lack of interest amongst the Britishers to try for the ICS .

At the time of Independence, with strong support from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the All India Services, based on the pattern of the ICS and the IP (Indian Police), renamed the Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service ,as also the Indian Forest Service, were retained and made a part of the Constitution with adequate service safeguards. The Public Service Commision became the Union Public Service Commision and carried the responsibility for recruitment interalia to the All India Services i.e. IAS, IPS and the IFS (Indian Forest Service) and the higher levels of Central services like Railways, Customs, Income tax, Audit and Accounts, Defence Accounts, Posts and Telegraphs, Information and Broadcasting and others.

The examination pattern of

broad based with intake from all sections of society. Further with the growth of education amongst women, their numbers have also increased. This trend is seen in recruitment to the State Level Services and in other levels also. Some of the States also provide for reservation of women within the reserved categories.

From the year 2006, 21st April is celebrated as Civil Services Day to mark the first address of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel to the Administrative Service Officers in 1947 at Metcalfe House, Delhi which then housed the Training Academy. Every year a function is organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances at the national level, while similar functions and activities are also organised at State level and below.

As we talk and think about Civil services today, many broad and general issues and questions evitably cross the mind. How responsive, diligent, and effective is their performance. Are they able to carry out the responsibilities and duties with honesty, integrity, and fairness as expected of them. What types of equations are there with the Ministers and other public representatives, considering that in our democratic set up the civil services work under the political executive, which is responsible to the legislature and the people’s representatives.

Many of the institutions like territorial Provinces with capitals, Mahamatyas, Council of ministers, Sachivs, Depts headed by officers, Policing and intelligence systems, a sophisticated civil service, municipal governance can be seen continuing from those days, though in a considerably

Much has been written and talked about these topics, including corruption, lack of sensitivity to citizens’ matters and the problems faced by the civil servants themselves, like arbitrary transfer and postings, harassment, as also political interference in day to day work. Yet there are innumerable examples and illustrations of civil servants, performing their jobs with utmost sincerity, achieving results against all odds and working day and night to fight disasters and emergencies. One such of the many accounts penned by the officers themselves, retired and serving is in the book Bureaucracy and Society: The IAS at work edited by Dr Rakesh Hooja (Rawat 2009).

Therefore it is again the time for the Civil services, to truly dedicate and rededicate themselves to the cause of the country and work in our context of democracy and rule of law, according to the enduring values of honesty, integrity, grit and determination, fairness and uprightness, but above all with concern and care for the people with a human touch.

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AMIT SHAH CHAIRS SCO MEET ON PREVENTION, ELIMINATION OF EMERGENCY SITUATION

Need to boost disaster resilience ’

Shah also lists five major areas in which SCO members can work

New Delhi (Agencies): Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) can pool their resources and expertise to avoid duplication of efforts and strengthen the region’s overall disaster resilience approach as he advocated a “collective responsibility approach”. He said India attaches special importance to SCO in promoting dialogue on multi-dimensional political, security and economic subjects. The home minister was chairing a meeting of heads of departments of SCO member states responsible for the prevention and elimination of emergency situations in New Delhi. “Adopting a collective

CBI has no evidence against me, says Sisodia

New Delhi: Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia through Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan today submitted before the High Court that the CBI of Investigation has no evidence to show his involvement in the alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the excise policy of the Government.

Sisodia in his bail stated that the possibility of a threat to witness cannot be said to arise without there being any material or antecedents of the Applicant. The witnesses in this case against the applicant are primarily civil servants, over whom the Applicant exercises no control.

responsibility approach for disaster resilience will help SCO member states to work together, more effectively. Along with this, by pooling our resources and expertise, member states can avoid duplication of efforts and resources, and this will strengthen the region’s overall disaster resilience approach,” Shah said. He also listed five ma-

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India values its association with SCO and is committed to sharing its expertise and experience in Disaster Risk Reduction with member nations. The country reiterated its pledge to safety and security in the Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States responsible for the prevention and elimination of emergencies.

jor areas in which SCO members can work: confidence-building efforts in Asia, collective responsibility approach,

expanding cooperation in communication and information sharing, identification of priority areas, and use of new-

SHAH TO ASSESS BJP POLL PREPARATIONS, HOLD ROADSHOW TODAY IN KARNATAKA

Karnataka (Agencies): Union

Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is arriving here on Friday on a two-day visit to take stock of the party's preparations for the May 10 Assembly elections in Karnataka, his first visit to the state after announcement of poll schedule. He is slated to hold a roadshow in Devanahalli town, the birthplace of 18th century Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan, in Bengaluru Rural district on Friday afternoon. Shah would hold a meeting here with senior party functionaries regarding poll preparations in the evening.

ly developed technology in disaster resilience capacity building.

“SCO member states can expand their cooperation on emergency situations by exchanging best practices of communication, coordination of response efforts and real-time information exchange. Effective communication and information exchange can help ensure timely, specialised

Karnataka CM

Bengaluru (Agencies): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday denied having made any decision by the party on the Lingayat chief minister and said that the meeting convened by senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa was to take stock of the political situation in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit poll-bound Karnataka for campaigning in the state assembly elec -

Victory for people, & slap on Gandhi family’s face: BJP

coordinated response to emergent situations,” he added, as per statement issued by the ministry of home affairs (MHA).

“Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India attaches special importance to SCO in promoting dialogue on the subject relating to multi-dimensional political, security and economic subjects,” Shah said.

New Delhi (ANI): Hailing the Surat court order dismissing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a defamation case, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today called that the appellate court's decision a "slap on the face of the Gandhi family".

The ruling party also said that the court proved that the law is equal for all and "there cannot be preferential treatment for any family".

Addressing a press conference on the issue, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra

WILL AVAIL ALL OPTIONS, SAYS JAIRAM RAMESH

New Delhi (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh reacted over the dismissal of the application of Rahul Gandhi in the criminal defamation case and said, "We will continue to avail all options still available to us under the law. @DrAMSinghvi will brief the media," Jairam Ramesh tweeted.

said that the decision is a victory for the people of the country.

APPLE ENTERS NEW DELHI

'SIDDARAMAIAH IS SCARED': BOMMAI ON TACIT UNDERSTANDING CHARGE

Bengaluru (Agencies): Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said that Congress leader Siddaramaiah was "scared" while contesting from his constituency. Bommai was reacting to Siddaramaiah's statement about an "internal adjustment between the BJP and Janata Dala (Secular) in the Varuna constituency". Siddaramaiah is contesting from the Varuna Assembly constituency. The CM told reporters here that there was a general feeling that all the candidates of all the parties are fixed, and Siddaramaiah feared that those two parties have joined together. The CM said no matter who joins whom, Siddaramaiah's winning or losing will depend on his strength.

tions after the nomination process is completed, he said.

Addressing the media, CM Bommai said that no decision has

IN THE COURTYARD

SC STAYS ALLAHABAD HC ORDER ON BENEFITS FOR EX-JUDGES, DIRECTS IAS OFFICERS’ RELEASE

Supreme Court on Thursday stayed an Allahabad High Court order by which the UP finance secretary S M A Rizvi and special secretary (finance) Sarayu Prasad Mishra were taken into custody for failing to comply with its order to provide certain post-retirement benefits for judges. Issuing a notice on an appeal filed by the UP government, a bench directed that the two IAS officers be released forthwith.

COURT ACQUITS ALL 68 ACCUSED IN RIOTS CASE SC ADJOURNS REQUESTS ON ED CHIEF’S TERM

New Delhi: A special court in Ahmedabad on Thursday acquitted all accused in 2002 Gujarat Naroda Gam riots case in which 11 Muslims were killed in the post-Godhra violence. The verdict came 21 years after the incident and 14 years after the court was established.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today adjourned the hearing on the petitions challenging the Centre decision dated November 17, 2022, whereby the government has extended the third tenure of the director of Enforcement Directorate SK Mishra. A bench adjourned the matter for further hearing on May 3.

HC ASKS GOOGLE TO REMOVE VIDEOS ON AARADHYA BACHCHAN’S HEALTH

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday restrained several YouTube channels from publishing misleading content on the health of Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of actors Abhishek & Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, saying spreading misinformation reflects “morbid perversity”. The court, while dealing with a lawsuit, directed Google to take down from its platform certain videos which claimed that Aaradhya Bachchan was “critically ill” and “no more”.

ENCOURAGING FUTURE GENERATION

been made regarding the Lingayat chief minister as the meeting of Lingayat leaders that was held under the leadership of former CM BS Yediyurappa to take stock of the current political situation in the State.

"Leaders also gave suggestions on how to respond to the miscampaign being done by the Congress leaders and also regarding the Lingayat CM matter," he said.

‘US committed to work with India’

Washington (ANI):

The White House on Wednesday said the US is committed to continuing working together with India in groups like Quad to advance economic growth for the two countries and “expand cooperation of our shared priorities.”

“We’re committed to continuing working together and in groups like the Quad to advance economic growth for our two countries and expand cooperation of our shared priorities,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. The Quad is a strategic fo-

Master skills and manifest dreams: Thakur

Chennai (ANI): Minister for Informa tion and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh

Thakur on Thursday ad dressed students who ar rived at a college event in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai. He encouraged stu dents from other states and countries and urged them to master

skills and manifest their dreams. During his speech at Rajiv Gandhi Na-

tional Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Union Minister on Thursday started his address in Tamil by asking the students: “How are you all?” He urged them to do physical activities to live peacefully and be a part of a team. Thakur said, “Ups and downs come in life and if you are strong physically and mentally, you can succeed in life.” He also encouraged the students to participate in

sports, saying that it will make the students’ lives better.

“Tamil Nadu is the state where top brains in the world come from; even at least two scientists would be at the top at the global level,” said Anurag Thakur.

“I threw up a lot of job opportunities at northern states but I look forward to working with some of you in this northern parts of India”, he said.

US Air Force personnel during a joint exercise with Indian Air Force at Arjan Singh Airforce Station, in West Burdwan district, Thursday.

rum comprising India, Japan, the US, and Australia. Its primary objective is to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of

any influence.

“The United States and India have a strong bilateral relationship, and that’s including trade as

the White House added.

BOTH NATIONS FACING SECURITY CHALLENGE FROM CHINA: US OFFICIAL Washington (PTI): India and the United States are facing the same security challenges from China, a top American commander said, noting that the Biden Administration is not only providing assistance to New Delhi with cold weather gear, as it defends its border on the northern side, but also helping India in its effort to develop its own industrial base. “We value our partnership with India, and we’ve been increasing it and doing a lot more. They have the same security challenge, primary security challenger that we do, and it’s real on their northern border,” said Admiral John, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a group photo with Heads of Departments of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States during the meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. —PHOTO BY ANI

No decision on BJP announcing a Lingayat candidate for CM’s post, says

Sambit Patra Rahul Gandhi —PHOTO BY PTI

From Heat, Rain to

Snowfall!

Snow-covered Kedarnath temple, after a fresh spell of snowfall, in Rudraprayag district, on Thursday. —PHOTOS BY PTI

90% India, entire Delhi in ‘Danger Zone’ of heatwave impacts according to the study

TThursday predicted light to moderate rainfall in parts of India over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh in the next two days.

In its latest bulletin, the weather department said isolated hailstorms

are likely over Uttarakhand between April 2021. Rajasthan will witness isolated thunderstorms/duststorms during the next 24 hours, IMD said. The bulletin stated that light/moderate isolated rainfall is also expected in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh during the next 5 days.

Delhi witnessed partly cloudy skies on Thursday morning recording a minimum temperature of 23.6 degrees Celsius. According to IMD, there is a possibility of drizzle expected during the day, providing relief from the scorching heat.

The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 38 degrees Cel-

sius, news agency PTI reported.

Odisha declares school summer vacations from today amid extreme heatwave he India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Delhi government has directed schools to not conduct afternoon assemblies due amid the high temperature in the city.

Summer vacations in all schools in Bhubaneswar, Odisha will start today, the state government announced, bring-

EAM speaks with Egyptian Fin Min on Sudan situation

New Delhi (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday discussed the “concerning situation in Sudan” with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.

“Discussed the concerning situation in Sudan just now with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. Deeply value his assessments and insights, as also his helpful attitude. Agreed to remain in close touch,” EAM tweeted. Meanwhile, the fighting continued for a sixth day in Khartoum as the second attempt at a ceasefire broke down.

The 24-hour ceasefire was supposed to begin at 6 pm local time (16:00 GMT) on Wednesday. It is the second day run-

EVs to replace all govt vehicles by 2030: Yogi

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that all state government vehicles will be gradually replaced with EVs by 2030. To meet this target, departments have been told that purchase of EVs can be done without tendering, on the basis of nomination and that if required, more than the maximum limit set for purchase of EVs can also be spent.

The UP government’s spokesperson explained that the 2 provisions have been made because EVs are currently more expensive than diesel and petrol vehicles and therefore, there is a need to allow for additional expenditure on their purchase.

ning that a proposed ceasefire has failed to hold. The rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the regular army both released statements accusing the other of breaking the ceasefire. According to the army’s top leadership, actions

to secure the capital and other areas will continue, as per reports. There have been violent clashes in Sudan for nearly six days between the country’s army and a paramilitary group over a proposed timeline for handing over power to a civilian government.

‘SUDAN SITUATION TENSE, FOCUS IS ON SAFETY OF INDIANS’

New Delhi (PTI): India on Thursday expressed its concerns about the tense ground situation in Sudan and stated that it is in contact with various countries to ensure the safety of Indians affected by the violence. Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Arindam Bagchi said that India is closely monitoring the situation in Sudan. “The situation on the ground continues to be very tense. Our focus is on ensuring the safety of the individuals. We are in touch with people through different channels,” Bagchi was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. “The Embassy of India in Khartoum is open, functioning and rendering all services with officials working from separate locations. Nobody is inside the Embassy building right now,” he said.

ing forward the holidays in view of the scorching heat.

For the past few days, continuous heavy snowfall and rain in Kedarnath have hampered the preparations for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra.

Kedarnath Dham is scheduled to be reopened for pilgrims on April 25.

Visva Bharati Univ asks Sen to vacate 13 decimals of land

Kolkata (PTI): VisvaBharati University in an eviction order has asked Nobel laureate Amartya Sen to vacate the 13 decimals of land which he has been allegedly occupying in an unauthorised manner by May 6 or within 15 days of the publication of the last order on April 19.

Contending as per government of India advisories and CAG reports the century old Central institution was in urgent need of getting control of encroachments and also submit report to the ministry, the notice said “Sen and all concerned persons are liable to be evicted from the said premises, if need be, by use of such force as may be necessary.” “It is decided that 13 decimals of land having the dimension of 50 ft x 111 ft in the

TARGETING OF AMARTYA SEN ‘PATHETIC’: CONG

New Delhi (PTI): The Congress on Thursday accused the Modi government of “targeting”

Amritpal's wife stopped from travelling to UK

north-west corner of the scheduled premises is to be recovered from him,” the notice said.

“Thus he can lawfully occupy 1.25 acres of land only, as lesses (for the residual period of lease) in the scheduled premises. He does not have the authority to occupy 1.38 acres of land in the scheduled premises,” the notice issued by Joint Registrar Ashok Mahato said.

HINDENBURG-ADANI ROW ‘Centre may not offer legal guarantee to MSP’

Adani meets Pawar

Mumbai (PTI): Indus-

trialist Gautam Adani met Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar at the latter’s residence here on Thursday amid the opposition’s demand for a Joint Parlia-

mentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Adani-Hindenburg issue. The meeting, held at Pawar’s residence Silver Oak in south Mumbai this morning, lasted for nearly two hours, sources said.

New Delhi (PTI): The Congress today expressed doubt over the BJP government’s intention to grant legal guarantee to MSP on farm produce, alleging that the terms of reference of the committee set up in this regard have been diluted and it

will not be able to fulfil the farmers’ demand.

Congress leader and

Amartya Sen after the Visva Bharati University issued an eviction order asking the Nobel laureate to vacate 13 decimals of land on the campus, which it alleged has been illegally occupied. Tagging a media report on the eviction order to Sen, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Twitter, “That the PM will harass and intimidate anyone who is his stern critic is wellknown. But his targeting of Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen who was also awarded the Bharat Ratna by Mr. Vajpayee is pathetic.” The University, in the eviction order, has asked Sen to vacate by May 6 or within 15 days of the publication.

former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said at a press conference that farmers are getting deeper into debt due to the government’s policies instead of their incomes being doubled by 2022, a promise made by the BJP that remains unfulfilled.

VP inaugurates 16th Civil Services Day prog

New Delhi (Agencies):

Vice President Jagdeep

Dhankhar inaugurated the 16th Civil Services Day celebrations in New Delhi today.

In his address, the Vice President said that Civil Services Day is an occasion for civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their commitments and excellence in work. He

said that On this day in 1947, the Iron Man of India – Sardar Vallab-

hbhai Patel referred to the Civil Servants as the ‘Steel Frame of In-

dia’. The Vice President stressed that it is our collective ‘Dharma’ to always keep the interest of Bharat uppermost.

Highlighting the importance of Civil Services, the Vice President said that even after succeeding in the toughest exam, the fiscal benefits of Civil Servants are not comparable to the alternatives available.

But there is something special in civil service, which gives a unique opportunity to a Civil Servant to serve and uplift the people, he added.

Union Minister for the Department of Personnel and Training Dr. Jitendra Singh and other dignitaries from various government departments were also present at the event.

New Delhi (Agencies): Fugitive Amritpal Singh’s wife, Kirandeep Kaur, has been stopped at the Amritsar airport and is being questioned, sources in the Punjab police said. She was at the airport to board a flight to London.

“Kirandeep Kaur is being questioned by the Immigration department,” Punjab Police source said. Amritpal Singh married Kaur, a UK-based NRI, in February this year. Singh had then said that his marriage was an example of reverse migration.

Prez Droupadi Murmu visits IIAS in Shimla

Shimla (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu

on Thursday visited the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) here, an official statement said. She arrived on a four-day visit. She is staying at the ‘Rashtrapati Niwas’ in Mashobra.

Murmu visited the picture gallery, library, protected offices and courtyard of the main building of the institute, the statement said.

SHOW-CAUSE NOTICES TO 12 DELHI SCHOOLS

New Delhi: Taking firm action against the schools over expensive books and uniforms, the Delhi government has sent show-cause notices to 12 schools, and also initiated an enquiry against 6 other schools. The "immediate action" has been taken based on parents' complaints, the Delhi government said.

EAM S Jaishankar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar with Union Minister Jitendra Singh during the 16th Civil Services Day celebration, in New Delhi on Thursday.

Bhupinder Singh

People take stroll with umbrellas during rainfall in Shimla, on Thursday.

Young women use scarves to shield themselves from the scorching heat in Patna, on Thursday.

Amartya Sen

Coal imported from US and Russia stolen, raids

in

7 dists

1,850 TONNE SEIZED, 22 HELD

Accused were stealing coal worth around `10 crore every day from trucks transporting to HP, Hry, Pb, UP

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Police has busted a gang involved in stealing high-quality, imported coal during transportation from the Gujarat port to northern States via Rajasthan, officials said on Thursday.

According to the crime branch of the state police, coal imported from the US and Russia worth around Rs 10 crore was being stolen every day from trucks transporting to Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

Thirteen teams of the crime branch conducted raids at around a dozen places in five districts of Jalore, Pali, Barmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur and detained 22 people, including drivers and cleaners of the trucks on Wednesday night.

The teams also seized trucks, tractors, machines, and 1,850 tonnes of stolen coal. The action was taken

Seven people have been arrested from Sindhari and RGT police station area of Barmer district on Thursday.

Thirteen teams of crime branch raided around dozen places in Jalore, Pali, Barmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur

Minor thrashed, paraded naked in Jodh market

Jodhpur (PTI): A boy was beaten up, stripped and paraded naked by some traders in a vegetable market here, police said on Thursday.

SHO (Mahamandir)

Harish Solanki said Bhuvnesh (23), a vendor, had reached the market in his vehicle loaded with vegetables on Wednesday and asked Aslam (24) to move aside his loading taxi that he had parked in front of his shop.

This led to an argument during which Aslam slapped Bhuvnesh and fled the scene. However, people from near the spot caught hold of a minor who was accompanying Aslam, the Station House Officer said.

The people beat up the boy and abused him. The crowd stripped him and paraded him naked in the market in full view of the shopkeepers and visitors, Solanki said. Police initially registered cases based on the complaints from both the sides for breach of peace and arrested more than five people from both the sides.

But as the video of the incident went viral on Thursday showing the traders parading the minor naked across the market, the police included Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) charge against the perpetrators of the crime.

on the direction of Additional Director General of Police (crime) Dinesh MN. Deputy Inspector General of Police Rahul Prakash monitored the action.

“Around 500 trucks

Birla on 5-day visit to Kota on Sat, to hold meet with intellectuals

First India Bureau

Kota: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be in Kota and Bundi for five days from Saturday. According to the information from the Lok Sabha camp office, Birla will reach Kota by Intercity Express early on Saturday. He will attend a mass marriage of Hadauti Shri Phoolmali Samaj at Devdham Kitalheda, on the Kota-Sangod road in the afternoon on Saturday. After this, he will attend the mass marriage conference of Veer Gurjar Samaj at village Bordi in Chechat in the evening.

On Sunday, Birla will attend the grand Shobha Yatra organised under Lord Parshuram Prakatya Mahotsav at 4 pm. He will interact with the intellectuals of Sultanpur region at 10 am

PANEL FORMED BY SPORTS COUNCIL FOR IPL EVENT IN STATE

S ports Council Secretary GL Sharma made a committee of nine officials for the IPL and instructions were given to officials not to leave the headquarters, whereas Sports Council does not have much role in organising IPL as RCA and Rajasthan Royals have to organise the entire event. But the committee of 9 officers were asked to keep in touch with the receptionist of RCA and

on Monday at Nama Marriage Garden, Sultanpur. He will also interact with the enlightened people of Khatauli area at Balaji Palace located on Sawai Madhopur Road in Khatauli at 2 pm.

Birla will be on a tour of Bundi on Tuesday where he will interact with the intellectuals of the Kapren region at Nikhil Agro campus in Kapren. He will interact with the enlightened people of Lakheri region and meet intellectuals on April 26 at the Mundada resort in Mandana.

transport high-quality coal imported from the US and Russia from Gujarat port to different states via Rajasthan daily. One truck carries coal worth Rs 10 lakh and the accused were

stealing 20 per cent coal worth Rs 2 lakh from each truck,” ADG Dinesh MN said. He said to maintain weight, the stolen coal was replaced with poorquality coal and the

trucks were diverted to illegal coal depots where the mixing was done.

theft following which, a recce was done and action was taken. “We have detained a few persons, including drivers and cleaners, and they are being questioned,” he said.

ACB arrests Nagaur cop with `10,000 bribe

Narpat Joya

Nagaur : The ACB Sikar unit arrested Ram Niwas, constable of Maroth police station, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. According to the information, a complaint was given to the Sikar unit of the

complainant that he was being harassed by constable by demanding a bribe of Rs 1 lakh in lieu of taking out the names of the family members in the fraud case registered against his brother.

The complaint was verified by DSP Rajesh Jangid, and a trap was

now all the officers of the committee have held their heads. Even during the state assembly session the secretary is not able to prepare like this. Therefore, why is such interest being shown in IPL?

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated an artificial limb manufacturing centre of the world-famous Jaipur Foot, called Biju Mahaveer Jaipur Foot Centre at Gurjang in Khurda district of Odisha. The chief minister said the objective of the centre is to provide artificial limbs to differently-abled people of Odisha. Stating that the differently-abled

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik at the inauguration of the centre.

form a vital part of society, he said their proper rehabilitation is the responsibility of all. He said the government is

verification of the complaint. The role of the Investigating Officer and others in the case is also being probed in detail. Advance investigation is being done by the ACB in the matter by registering a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Accused constable Ram Niwas

laid by a team led by Police Inspector Suresh Chand in which Constable Ram Niwas was arrested red-handed while taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant.

The accused constable had taken Rs 20,000 before the complaint and Rs 5,000 during

Sanwaliya ji donation box opened, `6 cr collected Jpr foot centre now in Odisha

working to provide better services to the differently-abled and steps are being taken to empower them through training along with rehabilitation. This is 29th centre in the country which are run and supported by the Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS)Disabled persons can walk, run, dance, and ride bikes and cars with the help of artificial limbs The centre will provide the Jaipur Foot to the disabled free of cost.

PK Agarwal

Chittodgarh: Donations by devotees amounting to Rs 6 crore 60 lakh 35 thousand have been collected on the occasion of Chaturdashi at Sanwaliya ji temple. The remaining calculation of the donation amount will be done in two-three rounds on subsequent days.

The donation boxes of other temples were also opened on Wednesday at

major pilgrimage sites of the region. After the Rajbhog Aarti in the temple of Sanwaliya Seth, the donation box of the temple was opened.

First India Bureau Jaipur: The Department of local self-govt issued a notification regarding the formation of 10 new municipalities in Rajasthan. Bundi, Dausa, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Jhunjhunu, Bhilwara and Jodhpur are the districts where new municipalities have been created. Similarly, the Fatehpur Municipality has been promoted to Municipal Council. Notably, following the budget announcement of 2023-24 by CM Ashok Gehlot, the formation of new municipalities was announced. Two new municipalities in Bundi, three in Dausa and one each in Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Jhunjhunu, Bhilwara and Jodhpur have been formed. The notification also stated that promoted bodies will have the revenue boundary area in it.

After NTCA, Green Ministry approval, bear translocated to Sariska Tiger Reserve

A dispute arose between two top officials of RCA on the eve of the match. The dispute started with the match pass and it reached on the monetary aspect of profit and loss of crores. Actually an official protested regarding the transaction of the pass and said on the aspect of giving passes to certain people, “The people there are of no use, I have suffered a big loss.” Then

the other officer said, “If there is a loss of 50, he must have earned 100.”

Meanwhile, there was a debate about the RCA elections too between several district office bearers of RCA till late in the night. Thereafter, one office bearer even left their pass as a mark of anger and now after the issue, the RCA seems to have been divided into two parts. —Naresh Sharma

Alwar: After receiving approvals from NTCA and Ministry of Forest and Environment, an adult female bear was translocated to the forest area of Sariska Tiger Reserve from Abu Parbat area of the tiger reserve. A team comprising Deputy Conservator of Forests Arun Kumar D, Assistant Conservator of Forests Pankaj Kumar, Senior Veterinarian Dr Arvind Mathur, Senior Veterinarian Dr DD Meena and other forest officials caught the

Tranquillised bear being released in its natural habitat at Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar on Thursday.

bear and performed the translocation process.

Now, an adult male bear will also be translocated to Sariska Tiger Reserve as soon as possible to ensure the breeding process. These bears will be kept in a soft enclosure till further orders and will be monitored by veterinary officers of Wildlife Research Institute, Dehradun.

Police action at one of the illegal coal centres in Barmer.

Arrested accused in Police custody.

93 Tonnes of illegal coal have been seized in Sanchore.

The boy (blurred) is being thrashed by local people.

Around 500 trucks transport high-quality coal imported from the US and Russia from Gujarat port to different states via Rajasthan daily. One truck carries coal worth Rs 10 lakh and the accused were stealing 20 per cent coal worth Rs 2 lakh from each truck. —Dinesh MN, ADG, Crime Branch

Ten new Nagar Palikas formed in State: LSG

Devotees’ offerings on floor at the Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Chittorgarh on Thursday.

Nirmal Tiwari

RCA DIVIDED INTO TWO FACTIONS OVER MATCH PASS DISPUTE

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Balance your mind and heart –let the heart dream its highest dream and train the mind to patiently reflect, plan and move ahead.

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

CIVIL SERVICES DAY-2023

Public servants important for democracy’

Emphasizing on role of bureaucracy, CM said that sensitive, transparent & accountable good governance is possible only with public servants

Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Thursday that civil servants have an important role for a strong democracy in the country. “Sensitive, transparent and accountable good governance is possible only with the participation of civil servants. The contribution of public servants is important in realizing the vision of the state government to make Rajasthan the first state of the country by 2030,” the CM said while addressing a function organized on the theme of ‘Committed Administration, Good Governance in the State’ on the occasion of Civil Services Day-2023 at RIC on Thursday. On this occasion, he congratulated all the civil servants on Civil Services Day. Gehlot said that the thinking of great men like Pt Nehru and Sardar Patel laid the foundation of an excellent civil service in the country, whose respect has increased progressively. “Former PM Late. Rajiv Gandhi had dreamed of connecting the country to the 21st century through infor-

mation technology. As a result of this, the country is achieving new dimensions in the field of IT today,” he said. Addressing the officers, CS Usha Sharma said that public servants play their role in

building the state and the nation by contributing in the implementation of the policies and schemes of the state government. “Under the leadership of CM Ashok Gehlot, all the public servants of the

MLAs stress on contesting unitedly to repeat regime

Yogesh Sharma & Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: In the one to one dialogue of Congress legislators, CM Ashok Gehlot, State Incharge Sukhjinder Randhawa, PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra took feedback from MLAs of Bikaner division on Thursday along with Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh

MLAs.

“We talked to the MLAs for three days and no one complained about the development. We also conducted a survey regarding this and we are repeating the government with a big margin,” said CM Ashok Gehlot. Meanwhile, Minister Murarilal Meena said

in the feedback that MLAs who are not winning in the survey, their ticket should be cut. Pilot camp MLA Vedprakash Solanki said in the feedback, “If everyone does not contest the election unitedly, it (victory) will not happen.

We are standing with the one because of whom we won elec-

tion.” Minister Rajendra Singh Gudha was asked by Randhawa to ‘give political feedback of Jhunjhunu district’. To this, Gudha gave a one by one detailed information of all the assembly seats coming in the district. Randhawa said that all Congress workers should work together.

state have made significant contribution in the socio-economic development of the state,” she said. The chief speaker of the program, former Chief Secretary of Tripura - M. Damodaran - said that all officers should work with full dedication, keeping loyalty and honesty towards their work. He said that public servants are the center of public’s expectations and their responsibilities are also huge. During this, he shared his administrative experiences with the officers and explained to them about leadership, decision making, good governance through various examples.

TAKE FLAGSHIP...

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has given instructions to make inflation relief camp a success in the CollectorSP conference. He has asked the officials to provide relief to the public by providing maximum facilities in the camps and appealed to the public to come to the camp and take advantage of the schemes.

“Today the agencies in the country are under pressure and democracy is in danger. In such a situation the role of officers is big because I have also worked with many officers and we have made good plans, but it is your duty to implement them well,” Gehlot said. Expressing faith in the bureaucracy, he asked to make the inflation relief camp a success. The CM said that the relief

Rajendra Chhabra

Jaipur: On Thursday, CM Ashok Gehlot gave a glimpse of his simple demeanour and large heartedness when he requested CS Usha Sharma to sit in his chair! The incident occurred during Civil Service Day organized at RIC on Thursday. It so happened that on one side of the CM’s chair on the dias, sat CS Usha Sharma, and on the other side was guest speaker M Damodaran. When Damodaran was addressing, CS Sharma

given will be beneficial from the day it is given, even if the registration is done after a month. He gave instructions to the Collectors and SPs to create maximum awareness among the public and tell them that it is certain that they will get the benefits and in such a situation registration should be done by coming to the camps. He also said that if the civil servants work honestly like trustees, half the problems can be solved on their own. On this occasion, CS Usha Sharma said that Rajasthan is number one in the country in many schemes and according to the report of NITI Aayog, it has made remarkable improvement in many parameters, which has been possible due to CM Gehlot’s mandate of good governance.

NATIONAL AWARD TO RHB

was explaining his address to CM Gehlot in Hindi. And when CM Gehlot started addressing the gathering in Hindi, the CS translated CM’s speech in English for Damodaran.

However, between the chairs of CS and Damodaran, lay CM Gehlot’s chair and CS had to lean towards Damodaran to explain to him what Gehlot was saying. However, an ever observing Gehlot realised this and paused his address for a second, and requested CS to leave her chair

and sit on his (CM’s) chair. Then CS got up from her chair and sat on CM’s chair. This never before seen incident left everyone present in a state of surprise. Gehlot, through his act, gave a message that the relation between CM and bureau-

cracy in Rajasthan are good and there is corresponding respect between both the quarters. Another message that went in the bureaucratic circles is that CM gives immense importance to his CS and has complete faith. In fact, Gehlot has displayed his trust and nearness towards CS Usha Sharma last year when on May 17, 2022, he reached her cabin. This was a rare occassion when CM reached CS’s chambers and Thursday’s incident is also rare.

Raje visits Jambheshwar, attacks Govt on inflation

First India Bureau Suratgarh: Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, while addressing the Jambheshwar Temple Kalash Sthapana ceremony of Vishnoi Samaj in Suratgarh on Thursday, attacked the opposition fiercely. She said that out of 29 rules of Vishnoi Samaj, the 13th rule is not to condemn and the 14th rule is not to lie, but many people can’t get sleep without condemning and lying. Raje said that many people allege that they are in collusion but this is not true. She said that the 20th rule of Vishnoi society says one must sacrifice his ego. “This is common in new politicians. Our party re-

Raj Housing Board to be felicitated by NAREDCO

Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) will be felicitated by the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), an agency of the central government, on April 26 in Gurugram for doing excellent work in the field of real estate.

The RHB will be honored with the ‘Times Real Estate Conclave’ awards at a felicitation ceremony to be held in

Gurugram on Wednesday. The chief guest of the program will be the Union Urban and Housing Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and the

guest of honor will be Anand Kumar, Chairman of Delhi RERA.

RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora said, on Thursday, that the real

The real deserving of the honour is the entire team of the Housing Board. All the officers and personnel in the board carried out their work with full dedication and took the housing board to this point, I congratulate them all for this achievement.

—Pawan Arora, RHB Commissioner

deserving of the honor is the entire team of the Housing Board.

“All the officers-personnel in the board carried out their work

with full dedication and took the board to this point,” he said and also congratulated the officers and personnel of the division for this

achievement.

It is noteworthy that in the last four years, under the leadership of RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora, the board has received a total of 14 awards. These include prestigious awards like World Book of Records in House Sales, Skoch Award-2021, Award of Excellence, Honor by National Real Estate Development Council, National Housing Award, IBC and ‘Star of Governance-Gold Award’.

(T) Vasundhara Raje interacting with locals in Suratgarh on Thursday. (B) Raje offering prayers at Jambheshwar Temple.

spects all. The 10th rule of Vishnoi society is forgiveness, but one

who does not deserve it should not be forgiven. The 12th rule is not to steal. Corruption is a kind of theft. How can inflation be reduced where work cannot be done without money?

Setting up corruption relief camps will automatically cut down corruption,” said Raje, appealing to people to support only those who can serve the society.

RERA eyes RHB for incomplete projects

Abhishek Shrivastava

Jaipur: Looking at serious functioning and quality in work, the RERA has sent a proposal to RHB to finish incomplete projects. RERA takes over the responsibility of projects in which builders do not complete work on time and gives responsibility to third party firms.

The authority has now taken a decision to hand

over such projects to RHB. In lieu of this, the Board will take administrative fees. RERA at present has 5 such projects.

The projects include Atmosphere Grand- 1 and Grand-2 in Samanvay

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CM Ashok Gehlot, Sukhjinder Randhawa, GS Dotasra, Bhanwar S Bhati, BD Kalla and GR Meghwal during the meeting on Thursday.

Dr

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addressing the Civil Servants during the event at RIC on Thursday.

—PHOTOS BY SUNIL SHARMA

CM Gehlot’s large-hearted gesture towards CS marks a rosy ‘govt-bureaucracy’ relationship!

CM Gehlot & Usha Sharma sharing a lighter moment on Civil Services Day on Thursday.

RHB COMMISSIONER PAWAN ARORA PRAISES ART EXHIBITION BY OFFICERS

Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) Commissioner Pawan Arora on Thursday, praised artworks of officers displayed in an exhibition on Civil Services Day.

Pali District Collector Namit Mehta receiving the ‘CM’s Excellence Award-2023’ from CM Ashok Gehlot on Thursday. Usha Sharma, M Damodaran, Umesh Mishra, and DN Pandey are also seen.

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YOUR DAY

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20

Limiting some items from your diet will have a positive effect on your health. 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 will find their cash registers ringing.

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

Buying something expensive for the house is indicated. Responsibilities are likely to increase manifold. 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.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

Family issues that are leading to disputes are likely to be resolved amicably. There is a chance of somebody taking you along for a function. Keeping track of something or someone may prove an uphill task. Your standing in your professional circle is likely to get a boost.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Problems faced on the financial front are likely to disappear. Someone who admires you will leave no stone unturned in appeasing you today. Those unwell are likely to recover soon through regular medication. Something may keep you from realizing your full potential on the academic front.

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

Financial front remains rosy. Good professional guidance may become the key to further your career. A family member may make you proud. Spending time with friends is possible. Some of you may decide to take your romance to the next level.

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. Some of you can book tickets to someplace exotic.

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.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

Something new may be acquired for the home by homemakers. 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.

A REAL-LIFE HERO

sels of both the lungs that their complete release and removal was not only very difficult but also life-threatening. This disease is called Chronic Cardio-Pulmonary Thrombo Embolism.

ture is brought down to around 20 degrees by a special heart-lung machine and the blood flow to the body is stopped twice for 25-30 minutes each. Hence for this period, the Patient’s BP is almost zero.

When the class 11th student Daksh, came to the emergency, he was

The surgical procedure to remove all these clots only with special techniques and special instruments is called Cardio-Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE). He became critical just before this operation.

lungs and even inside both lungs as well. As these fresh and old clots were obstructing the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs, he was not getting sufficient oxygenated blood into the main circulation because of this somehow his life was going on, but with labored breathing. The clots that have stuck inside the lungs have become so firmly entrenched in the blood ves-

Hence operation was started in a hurry, which lasted for 10 hours. The badly stuck clots in the blood vessels of the heart and lungs were gradually removed completely using special techniques for this process “without “ zero blood flow and zero BP technique which is called TCA -Total circulatory arrest technique. He recovered completely within 3 -5 days.

During the total circulatory arrest body tempera-

By doing this, the operative field becomes blood and now you can see better to remove clots in the inner vessels of the lungs. But we did not want the technique it has been founded by scientific research that if total circulatory arrest at a temperature of 2022 continues for 30 minutes or more there is a high possibility of temporary or permanent damage to the brain in the short term or long term. So to avoid TCA, we used special techniques and instruments to remove stuck clots from both lungs, one by one without stopping the circulation at normal temperature. By doing this we not only removed the clots from both lungs and heart but also saved the baby’s brain from the damaging effects of TCA.

He is the youngest patient in the country who underwent Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy without using the total circulatory arrest technique to save his brain. If the operation is not done in time, then the heart and lungs fail and death occurs.

—Vikas Sharma

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 22

You will succeed in wriggling out of a tight financial situation by curbing wasteful expenditure. An outing with family promises much fun. Prepare well for a long journey, if you

DR SUNIL KAUSHAL Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Fortis Escort Hospital

Daksh with his parents

American actress Sydney Sweeney's upcoming release titled Reality's trailer has dropped and fans are left absolutely intrigued. The film which premiered at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festi val on February 18, 2023, is all set for a May 2023 release. Continue read ing to know more details about the movie starring the Euphoria trailer of HBO's upcom ing drama film ty was released on Wednesday, April 19, and it definitely looks in triguing and dramatic,

to say the least. The Sydney Sweeney starrer is all set to air on May 29, 2023, on the streaming platform. The 25-yearold portrays Reality Winner who was an enlisted US Air Force member

NEIL'S FIRST birthday

Kajal Aggarwal and her husband Gautam Kitchlu's little boy turned one year today. The actor's son, who is named Neil, celebrated his first birthday on Thursday and the celebrations have begun. She shared an adorable pic of her 'sunshine' to wish and is all things cute.

Celebs like Hansika, Lakshmi Manchu, and Rakul Preet Singh have also sent their wishes. Kajal Aggarwal took to Twitter and shared a pic of Neil on his birthday to wish him. Kajal captioned the post, “And just like that our sunshine boy is (the big) 1!!!."

PAMELA PASSES AWAY

Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra, who was recently seen making an appearance in The Romantics, passed away at age of 74. She was actively involved in the music of films made by her husband as she was a singer. She breathed her last at a Mumbai hospital. Yash and Pamela married in 1970 and they were blessed with two sons, Uday and Aditya Chopra. Reportedly, she passed away due to an age-related illness. According to the reports, Pamela

was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati hospital for the past 15 days. She was put on a ventilator by the doctors but her health deteriorated. The official Twitter handle of YRF tweeted, "With heavy hearts, the Chopra family would like to inform you that Pamela Chopra, 74, passed away this morning. Her cremation took place at 11 am today in Mumbai. We are grateful for your prayers and the family would like to request for privacy in this moment of deep sadness and reflection."

Connecting with reality CHIC appearance

hehnaaz Gill is among the most loved rising stars in the country. She has had an inspiring journey in the entertainment industry, from being a part of television soap operas to being a part of Salman Khan’s grand Eid release, Kisi Ka Bhai

from audiences.

In an interview with Himesh Mankad, Shehnaaz Gill was asked about her journey in the entertainment industry from 2015 to 2023, where she worked on television, became a part of a Punjabi blockbuster titled Honsla Rakh and landed a film with Salman Khan, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki

Jaan, which is just about to release. She said, “I am doing me work. I am working hard. I hope that I reap the rewards of my hardwork. I want that I keep working hard and those who work, never lose.” On being asked about how she views fame, she answered saying, “I had fame previously too I won’t lie, but the love that I have got from people, I have got after Bigg Boss. The people really connected with my reality.”

People’s misconception

Kylie Jenner, who has always been known as someone who has been through a lot of facial surgery at a very young age, finally addresses the issue and clears the air. Kylie Jenner spoke up about her fears and said that although she "got lip filler," the reality star isn't as plastic as people assume. She tells the publication, "I think a big misconception about me is that I've

had so much surgery on my face and that I was some kind of insecure person, and I really wasn't!" Following her social media declaration that "I got rid of all my filler" in 2018, the celebrity revealed that she was still a lover of filler. She said at the time that "people think I fully went under the knife and completely reconstructed my face, which is completely false," and that "they don't understand what good hair and makeup, and, like, fillers, can really do."

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan haven’t made her Bollywood debut yet, but she is already a star in her own right! Suhana Khan arrived at the Mumbai airport on Thursday afternoon, and she was seen rocking an easybreezy midi dress. It was just the right blend of sexy, chic and comfy! The short-sleeved floral outfit had a thighhigh slit on one side and looked ex tremely flattering on Suhana. She teamed it with a pair of comfy white sneakers and a black hand

bag. Suhana turned back and waved at the paparazzi before making her way through the gates. “She is beautiful,” wrote one fan, while another one commented, “Stylish fabulous confident girl.” A third comment read, “Hello beauty,” while another fan called her a “princess.” Check out the video below!

Arav Chowdharry, who plays the role of the villainous 'Iblis' shared his journey in an exclusive inter-

view with City First.

When asked about his character Iblis, the actor excitedly shared, “Being able to portray an evil character is challenging, to say the least, and I'm certain that viewers will appreciate it. Iblis is different from all the roles I have played in the past. I consider this character’s energy very similar to that of some of the biggest villains in Bollywood. I’m also looking forward to working with Sayantani again and we’ve

already interacted with each other on the sets. My aim is to deliver an unforgettable performance that will leave an indelible impression on the audience.

This is my first association with Sony SAB, and it is a privilege to be a part of the Sony SAB family.” When asked about the similarity between Mukesh Khanna's role in the older and his role in the new one, he said, "Well, personally, I was never really worried about any comparison. I had

to portray Bhishma in such a way that it would appeal to a child, youth and the older generation as well. I had the Herculean task of creating a character, who is an integral part of Indian mythology the biggest and the best warrior of his times. He was so strong that even his Guru Parshuram, who had wiped out all the Kshatriyas on Earth 21 times, could not defeat him. Yet, Bhishma was always humble and noble. So, I had to keep in mind that though he has the body

of the biggest warrior, he is humble. But Iblis is a negative character, who seeks to spread evil pow ers across the planet, fuelled by destruc tion and the killing of innocents. He is ruthless, coura geous, and cunning. As a demon, he knows he cannot be killed, making him blindly powerful and ferocious. Playing this character is more fun and easy as compared to play ing Bhishma.

"Iblis is powerful and ferocious"- ARAV

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Kajal Aggarwal

Sydney Sweeney

Yash Chopra and Late Pamela Chopra

Suhana Khan

Kylie Jenner Shehnaaz Gill

Her post...

WITH LOVE, SAIYAARA AAP KI

The Jaipur Chapter of the FICCI Ladies Organisation, led by its new Chairperson, Neha Dhadda, organised a theatre show titled “With Love, Aap ki Saiyaara”. The play was written, directed and acted by Juhi Babbar Soni and was based on the character ‘Saiyaara’, originally conceived by Nadira Zaheer Babbar.

Dhadda addressed the members and informed them that FLO has started a skilling centre at Pratap Nagar, where women and college-going girls are making sustainable jewellery from clothes and pearls. The jewellery will be gifted to all FLO members on their birthdays. She also shared that the organisation has start-

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

Rajasthan’s emerging singer artist Someshwar Mahadevan V honoured with National Prestige Award 2023 on Wednesday for doing remarkable work in the field of music at a young age and for giving a new direction to society and the art world. This award is given to every 10 prominent people by Worthy Wellness Foundation, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. After completing PG, Someshwar Mahadevan V started his Marwari startup:- ‘Aaja Bhai Chaalaa Tours’ a travel company in Rajasthan.

ed a training program for creating women erickshaw drivers, aimed at making wom-

en economically independent. The women will be trained to drive e-rickshaws, which will

EID-AL-FITR MUBARAK!

Eid-Al-Fitr is a significant festival celebrated by Muslims all over the world. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which is observed by Muslims through fasting, prayer, and charity. This year, it is being celebrated on Friday, April 21. City First wishes its readers a very happy Eid Al Fitr, a festival which celebrates unity and harmony.

involve them in public transport and empower them with monetary power. The program is being supported by the SK Foundation, which will provide easy loans from the government for their electric vehicles and free training to help them stand strong on their feet. The aim is to connect them with different livelihood options and promote women’s empowerment.

In Government Upper Primary School, Kunda, Jaipur, 6 classrooms and 2 toilets were constructed by Round Table at Rs 45 lakh. Which was inaugurated by Amer MLA and former BJP state president Satish Poonia. National President of Round Table Manish Lakhotia, Chairman of Jaipur Heritage Round Table 185 Amit Jain, National Project Convener Manoj Bhansali, Area 12 Chairman Varun Murdia, Area Secretary Anutosh Sancheti, Ladies Circle Chairperson Shweta Golcha, 185 Secretary Nihar Gupta School Principal and other dignitaries were present.

MNIT Innovation and Incubation Centre organised an AMA Session on April 19 for FITT, IIT Delhi’s Hackathon in association with the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The Hackathon aims to converge participants to solve the supply chain and logistics management challenges pertaining to food grains. The session started with a welcome note by Dr Sanjay Gaur Senior Operations Manager MIIC, followed by a presentation and video presentation by the team comprising of Dr Saket Chattopadhyay. Dr Monica Sharma Associate Dean Incubation delivered the closing note and encouraged the participants.

Delhi Management Association, DMA is organising ‘Chat & Chai’, an interactive session at Delhi Management Association Office, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, today, April 21.

Sunil Arora, former Chief Election Commissioner of India, who also served as the Chairperson and MD of Indian Airlines and Jt.Secy Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India, will grace the occasion as the chief Guest. Manisha Puri, former Air India Captian, and Author of the book ‘From Sarees to Stripes’ will interact with Rashmi Soni, VP & Head, Corporate Communications, TATA SIA Airlines Limited as part of the event.

CITY FIRST

Promoting living traditions calendar, launched at the glittering function at Jai Mahal Palace Hotel on Wednesday. Rajiv Arora, Chairman, RAJSICO graced the occasion as the chief guest and said that in ‘Saree lies key to empowerment of women in the textile sector’. He said the saree is a cultural icon of India and dates back to 5000 BC. IAS Nidhi Chaudhary Ass Commissioner GST, Government of Maharashtra recited “Yeh Sil-

SILSILA SAREE KA...

sila Hai Saree ka, Bharat ki Naaree Ka”, had the audience spellbound by her keynote address. Ashok Rathor area, director, Jai

group of hotels and moving spirit behind the show said “Pathya”. The function is being held under ‘Pathy’ a Jai founda-

tion initiative since it seeks to promote sustainable fashion and environment, friendly textiles, and tradition of eight cities in

Rajasthan, Sadhana Garg chairperson, Raghukul Trust said the calendar is an attempt to rule out the multilayer commission

Round Table India Jaipur Chapter launched a new initiative, the Social and Cultural Values Exchange Programme, aimed at promoting global cultural exchange among schools. The programme was recently conducted at MGGS Gandhinagar, with Saint Edmund School Jaipur and Saint Benoit, a Frenchbased school, participating as a team. Over three days, the students from the three schools interacted with each other on various values and talked about their cultures. They exchanged their novel ideas and painted together on a wall of the school, showcasing the importance of cooperation and integration globally among students.

Dr Acharya Vinod Kumar, an astrologer of world celebrities and politicians has not only wished Bollywood’s Dabangg Khan-Salman Khan for their upcoming film, but also the famous astrologer has predicted Salman’s upcoming film “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan”. He said, “The film will create magic at the box office before its release as predicted by the astrologer. The astrologer had earlier also predicted that superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s film “Pathan” would be a box office hit and his prediction turned out to be absolutely correct for the Badshah of Bollywood.

Senior media personality and educationist Sunil Kumar Sharma has been selected as Public Relations Officer (PRO) at the Central University of Gujarat. Sharma has recently assumed his charge as Public Relations Officer. Sharma, a resident of Bassi town of the capital Jaipur, started his journalism career with print reporting. He is also doing his research work on the impact of leading media houses of Rajasthan on society and the role of media in solving the social issues of the state.

Akshat Sharma, a B Tech Student of Manipal University topped in the 7th Semester in Computer Science and Communication Engineering recently. He was felicitated by the Dean and Director of the University. Akshat Sharma is the son of Sr Journalist Ajay Sharma. His aim is to give UPSC exams after completing his Btech.

driven marketing, it also gives direct access to the market to the Karigar GM of Jai Mahal Palace said that the hotel served a green and organic menu curated by including heritage recipes. He also pointed out that an envelope of the current when planted in the soil would be sprouted into a supply every guest received a mounted frame of Shri Nath Ji and further accentuating the sustainable theme of the event. Bhuvnesh Kumar member of Raghu Kal TrustCafe is a vote of thanks.

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