First India-Jaipur Edition-23rd April 2023

BIDEN TO VISIT INDIA

IN SEPT 2023, US SAYS ‘WILL BE A BIG YEAR’

WHY WAS SATYA PAL MUM WHEN HE WAS GOVERNOR: AMIT SHAH

HM Amit Shah on Saturday urged that credibility be checked of claims made by ex-J&K Guv Satya Pal Malik. He should have spoken during his tenure. Why is he making claims now?, says HM.

U’KHAND CHAR DHAM YATRA BEGINS ON AKSHAYA TRITIYA

P6 New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya on Saturday, portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri have been opened for the devotees in Uttarakhand, with this, the Char Dham yatra has begun.

IT’S LAST PHASE OF MY

CAREER:

MS DHONI HINTS AT RETIREMENT

New Delhi: MS Dhoni was at his candid best af ter CSK clinched a comfortable victory over SRH in IPL. Dhoni’s fans turned emotional on social media as he dropped a hint about retirement.

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BAGHOTSAV – CELEBRATING THE SUCCESS OF TIGERS IN INDIA

CM has sanctioned `1,500 crore for tourism in Rajasthan: Dr

Vishvendra

l Leaders unequivocally praise First India & Bharat24 for raising social concerns l We’ll continue to promote tourism and wildlife in the State: Dr Chandra

Nirmal Tiwari and Bharat Dixit

Jaipur: On the occasion of completion of 50 years of Project Tiger, started by Indira Gandhi in 1973, Baghotsav program was organised by First India News, First India, and Bharat 24. Addressing the Baghotsav event, Tourism Minister Dr Vishvendra Singh said that CM Ashok Gehlot has sanc-

tioned ` 1,500 crore for tourism in Rajasthan and the State govt is doing all efforts to promote the sector.

Praising initiative of First India and Bharat24, Minister Pratap Singh

Khachariyawas stressed that First India has always been involved in social concerns. RCA President Vaibhav Gehlot too addressed the event and praising First India,

Crucial ISRO’S 3RD MAJOR LAUNCH IN 2023 IT’S

A SUCCESS!

ISRO’s PSLV-C55 lifts off with two Singaporean satellites and seven Indian ‘experiments’ in textbook launch

Washington: US President

Joe Biden is looking forward to travelling to India in September, his administration’s official said, observing that 2023 is going to be a “big year” for India-US relationship.

India’s leadership in the G-20 further broadens its capacity to stand as a force for good in world.

INDIANS AMONG 66

EVACUATED FROM SUDAN TO SAUDI

New Delhi: Some Indian nationals are among 66 citizens of 12 nations who have been evacuated from conflicthit Sudan to Saudi Arabia. A ship carrying Saudi citizens and the other nationals reached Jeddah on Saturday, in the first evacuation.

NET SHUT IN PARTS OF BHARATPUR OVER PROTEST BY MALIS

Bharatpur: Demanding a separate 12-per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutions, members of Mali community continued to block Jaipur-Agra NH in Bharatpur on Saturday. Meanwhile, Bharatpur dist administration has suspended internet services for 24 hours in three tehsils to avoid rumours being spread. P3

ASSAM YOUTH CONG CHIEF ANGKITA DUTTA

EXPELLED FROM PARTY

New Delhi: Assam

Youth Congress president Angkita Dutta was expelled from the primary membership of the Congress for six years for anti-party activities. Dutta had filed a complaint against Srinivas BV accusing him of harassment.

The third big highlight of the mission is the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module, also called as the “POEM”

Mission lasted for just about 20 mins from launch to deployment performed nominally on all stages

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday launched two customer satellites in a textbook launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles. The 228-ton PSLV, on its 57th flight, lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space in Sriharikota into an eastward low inclination orbit.

WHAT WERE THE PAYLOADS ONBOARD

PSLV-C55 MISSION?

The PSLV-C55 mission was launched with two satellites, with the primary one being the TeLEOS-2, a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload, which will be able to provide all-weather day and night coverage, and capable of imaging at 1m full-polarimetric resolution.

40 FROM RAJASTHAN STRANDED IN SUDAN

said, “First India has always been organising programs on one or the other social issue. Many such programs were done even during Covid period, channel played its part.” More on P8

PM NARENDRA MODI’S WHIRLWIND TOUR BEGINNING TOMORROW

8 CITIES, 7 EVENTS, 5,300 KM, 36 HOURS

First India Bureau

New Delhi: In a whirlwind tour to launch several development projects in two states and a Union Territory, PM Narendra Modi will travel more than 5,300 km through seven cities and attend eight programmes in 36 hours beginning Monday.

MONDAY SCHEDULE

Officials said the PM will travel from Delhi to Khajuraho, covering a distance of around 500 km. After this, he will travel to Kochi, covering an aerial distance of more than 1,700 km, to participate.

TUESDAY SCHEDULE PM Modi will travel to Thiruvananthapuram. From there, PM Modi will travel to Silvassa via Surat then he will travel to Daman from Surat & return to Delhi.

Gehlot government issues helpline numbers

Dial +91 8306009838, 0141-2229111, 011-23070807

Aditi Nagar

New Delhi: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who is on a Delhi tour, said on Saturday said that his government is serious about migrants trapped in Sudan and making efforts to bring them back. On his directions, the Rajasthan Foundation Office and Office of the Resident

The government is committed to ensuring the safety of its citizens stranded in violence-hit Sudan and issued a list of helpline numbers for those in need of assistance.

—Ashok Gehlot, CM

Commissioner, New Delhi issued helplines.

In light of the conflict, the Bikaner House Resident Commission-

CM MEETS VENU

C M Ashok Gehlot met Congress Organization general secy KC Venugopal for about half an hour. Gehlot had reached KC Venugopal’s house at around 5 pm and during the meeting, there was a discussion between the two on the organisation and power of the state. Consultation also occurred between 2 regarding Karnataka polls as well.

er’s Office has released helpline numbers for those in need of assistance or information, the statement said.

The ACS (Coordination) cum Chief Resident Commissioner, Bikaner House, Shubhra Singh, has requested

COPS PROBE THREAT LETTER

AHEAD OF PM’S KERALA VISIT

Kochi: Kerala police and central agencies have launched probe into a letter threatening a suicide bomb attack on PM Modi who will be visiting the state on April 24 and 25 to take part in various programmes. The letter in Malayalam, purportedly written by a Kochi resident, was received at the office of BJP state president K Surendran who in turn had handed it over to the police last week.

CM should explain how a report on the security detail of the Prime Minister was leaked and going viral on WhatsApp. This means State home dept is in shambles.

—V Muraleedharan, Union MoS

Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) to contact the helpline numbers provided on social media channels and the website of the Rajasthan Foundation, it said.

Dhiraj Srivastava, resident commissioner (Bikaner House) in Delhi and commissioner, Rajasthan Foundation, attended a meeting with MEA officials in the national capital to discuss the current situation and ensure that all Rajasthanis in Sudan receive the necessary assistance.

(From Left) Arindam Tomar, Vaibhav Gehlot, Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, Dr Vishvendra Singh, DN Pandey, Munesh Gurjar, UM Sahai, Pawan Upadhyay and Mahipal Singh during the ‘Baghotsav’, on the occasion of completion of 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’ at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur on Saturday.

Dr Vishvendra Singh addressing audience at Hotel Clarks Amer. Vaibhav Gehlot speaking during ‘Baghotsav’ in Jaipur on Saturday.

Pratap Singh Khachariyawas during the event on Saturday.

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra lauds the ‘Baghotsav’ theme stole.

PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

ISRO launches two Singapore satellites on board a PSLV from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota on Saturday.

The mission successful, PSLV placed both satellites in their intended orbit. In its 57th mission, PSLV has demonstrated its higher reliability, and congratulations to the team and the NSIL for this mission. —S Somnath, ISRO Chief

RAHUL VACATES BUNGALOW HE HELD FOR OVER 2 DECADES

DIVERSITY ON DISPLAY

Three big festivals—Akshay Tritiya, Eid and Lord Parshuram Jayanti—were celebrated across the State on same day; CM Gehlot, others also extended greetings on the occasion

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Akshay Tritiya, Eid and Lord Parshuram Jayanti were celebrated across Rajasthan on Saturday as thousands of people dressed in traditional attires offered prayers at temples, mosques and greeted each other on these occasions.

A large number of devotees also offered prayers at the Ajmer Dargah.

Leaders from the ruling and opposition parties, in cluding Ra jasthan As sembly

Speaker C P Joshi, Chief Min ister Ashok Gehlot, for

mer chief minister Vasundhara Raje and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot greeted people. Joshi sent his congratulatory message

RAMPRASAD MEENA SUICIDE CASE

DHARNA ENDS, DEMANDS MET; TWO MORE ACCUSED ARRESTED

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The ongoing dharna for the last six days in Jaipur regarding the Ramprasad Meena suicide case ended after talks between the representatives of the Government and MP Kirodi Lal Meena on Saturday. An agreement was reached on six demands. The relatives of the deceased have decided to perform the last rites in his native village Kashi Shankarpura on Sunday.

Meena said that the Govt has asked us for 15 days to take action in the matter. The illegal con-

struction on the 300-yearold temple will be demolished in 15 days. Along with this, government jobs and dairy booths will also be allotted to Ramprasad’s son.

Meanwhile, two more accused, Devendra Sharma and Lalit Sharma, have been arrested in the case. Lalit Sharma is the mahant of the nearby temple.

SANJAY PANDEY SUICIDE: BJP DEMANDS ARREST OF ACCUSED

Jaipur: Controversy in the Sanjay Pandey suicide case in Kanota is increasing. His relatives created a ruckus on Friday outside the mortuary of SMS Hospital. They said that until the accused is arrested, the post-mortem will not be done and the dead body will not be taken. Police officials tried to pacify them but failed. After this, Rajya Sabha MP Kirodilal Meena, former BJP state president Ashok Parnami, city president Raghav Sharma and BJP leader Rajpal Singh Shekhawat reached the SMS police station. BJP workers demanded the arrest of the accused and raised slogans against the Ashok Gehlot government.

EID AND AKSHAY TRITYA

sions and prayed for brotherhood, happiness and prosperity.

Chief Minister Gehlot said, “Salutations to Lord Parshuram, the bearer of truth, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, on his birth anniversary. May this auspicious occasion bring happiness, prosperity and success in everyone’s life.”

The Chief Minister also extended his wishes on the Eid festival. He said, “Wishing you all a very happy Eid, the festival of peace, peace and brotherhood. May this festival bring progress and prosperity in the lives of the people of the state.”

Redevp of Gandhi Nagar stn to be completed by Sept 2025

Kashiram Choudhary

Jaipur: The new building of Gandhi Nagar railway station will be equipped with modern facilities and an air concourse.

The redevelopment work of the railway station is going at a fast pace and is scheduled to be completed by September 2025.

The construction work is being done at a cost of Rs 177.45 crores.

Two buildings are proposed at the station. The main building will be of ground plus 2 other floors.

It will have a depar-

Jaipur, Ajmer dairies register record sale

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The Jaipur unit registered sales of over 16 lakh litres of milk while the Saras Dairy’s Ajmer units registered a record sale of over 3 lakh litres of milk

First India Bureau Jaipur: A combination of Eid and Akshay Tritya on the same day on Saturday ensured that Saras Dairy’s different district units achieved new milestones in sales records.

The Saras Dairy’s Ajmer units registered a record sale of over 3 lakh litres of milk. Before this, the state dairy’s Ajmer unit had registered the highest sales of over 2.5 lakh li-

tres of milk. The dairy’s Ajmer unit has been achieving newer milestones un-

der the leadership of chairman Ramchandra Chaudhary.

On Saturday, the state

dairy’s Jaipur unit registered sales of over 16 lakh litres of milk. This was a much ahead record as compared to its earlier highest day sales of 12.97 lakh litres of milk.

Earlier, the report, released by the animal husbandry ministry, shows that Rajasthan was the top milk producing states in the country followed by Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.

ture lobby, baggage scanner, security check, help desk, departure hall, RPF room, Head TC room etc.

Unreserved Waiting Hall, Executive Waiting Hall will be built on Platform 1. There will also be facilities like

shops, toilets, baby food room etc.

The building will have mezzanine flooring. Railway offices will be built on the ground floor while access control, metal detector system will be on the 2nd floor.

KARNATAKA POLLS

Numerologist Ganesh predicts hung assembly

First India Bureau Jaipur: Numerologist Dr Kumar Ganesh has predicted a hung result in Karnataka Assembly Election. BJP is expected to get 95 to 105 seats, Congress 78 to 85 seats and JD(S) 35 to 38 seats. However, HD Kumaraswamy may once again prove to be the kingmaker in Karnataka. On the other hand, according to the Phalodi Satta Bazar, the Congress government is expected to be formed in Karnataka. It may get 107 to 109 seats. BJP is likely to get 82 to 84 seats and JD(S) 23 to 25 seats.

Geeta Gyan Trust to organise de-addiction camps in State

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The Geeta Gyan Trust Prasar Trust will undertake a campaign to spread awareness about the increasing menace of drugs in Rajasthan. Under the campaign, free drug de-addiction camps will be organised across the State. People will be given free medicines for drug addiction in the camp and any institution or department can

organise a camp for deaddiction.

Trust Chairman Yogiraj Harpal Singh in-

formed that the first camp will be organised at Govinddevji temple. The new generation, especially children and youth, have started falling prey to drugs. The Central Government and the State Government are working at their own level for drug addiction. On the other hand, Geeta Gyan Prasar Trust has also started a campaign to make the state drug free,” said Yogiraj Harpal Singh.

Dr Kirodi Lal Meena, Anand Srivastava, Kunwar Rashtradeep, Rashmi Dogra and other officials at the protest site in Jaipur.

Dr Kirodi Meena and Rajendra Rathore.

First camp to be organised at Govinddevji Temple.

Work undergoing at Gandhi Nagar Railway Station on Saturday.

Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha performs havan on the occasion of Parshuram Jayanti at Mansarovar.

Devotees offer prayers in front of the statue of Lord Parshuram in Jaipur on Saturday. —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Devotees offer Eid prayers at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah in Ajmer on Saturday.

Thousands of devotees offer Eid prayers at Eidgah in Jaipur on Saturday.

Brij Kishore Sharma, Mahesh Sharma and others perform maha aarti on the occasion of Parshuram Jayanti at Parshuram Circle.

—PHOTO BY ANAND SHARMA

Saini community demands 12% quota, blocks NH-21

Internet suspended in Nadbai, Vair, and Bhusawar till midnight today

Fame tour of PoW reaches Rajasthan from Delhi cantt

Nirmal Tiwari

New Delhi/Jaipur:

Cops in Churu held by ACB with `30,000

Ravi Katara & Satyanarayan Sharma

Bharatpur: The Saini community has blocked the Agra-Jaipur National Highway 21 in Bharatpur since Friday evening over their demand for reservation. People of Mali, Saini, Kushwaha, Maurya Samaj blocked the highway between Arora and Beri village, which is 700 metres demanding 12 percent reservation. The situation remained the same on Saturday.

Trains were diverted.

Divisional Commissioner Sanwarmal Verma had issued orders to shut down the internet for 24 hours from Friday

Covid Update: State logs 406 cases, two die in Jhalawar

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Two corona deaths were reported from Jhalawar in the health department bulletin on Saturday. With this total deaths increased to 9691. The bulletin also reported 406 fresh cases of corona infection. With this, the number of active patients also increased to 3780 and cumulative positive increased to 13,22,231.

However, it is a matter of relief that many of the patients have less symptoms and are recovering on their own. Meanwhile, 366 patients also recovered. Maximum 65 patients have been found in Jaipur.

midnight to Saturday

midnight. Mobile internet services have been suspended in Nadbai, Vair and Bhusawar. The

agitators sat with ration and water. According to sources, Radheshyam Sankhla from Saini community and a clerk post-

Kin seek compensation as father-daughter die of electrocution in Udaipur

First India Bureau

Udaipur: A man and his daughter died of electrocution in Sada village under Kotra police station area of Udaipur on Friday.

The daughter got electrocuted while taking out something from the fridge. The father rushed to save her but even he died.

The mother was seriously injured and has been admitted to the hospital.

On Saturday, the family members demanded compensation, citing negligence of the electricity department. SDM Veenu Deval, Deputy Rakesh Kasara, MLA Babulal Kharadi reached Kotra Hospital and met the family members. The

top officials of the electricity department were called on the spot. The post-mortem of the bodies could be done only after assurance of compensation by the department.

AT BHANDARI HOSPITAL

ROSA robotic joint implant surgery centre inaugurated

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Knee replacement surgery using a robot started on Saturday at Bhandari Hospital and Research Centre, Gopalpura, Jaipur. The inauguration ceremony of ROSA Robotic Joint Implant Surgery Centre was held where LoP Rajendra Rathore was the chief guest. The special guest was Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, CEO & Editor-inChief, First India. MLA Ashok Lahoty and VC of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences Dr Sudhir Bhandari were also present.

In the programme, MD of the hospital, Dr KM Bhandari informed the people about the new technology. Rajendra Rathore said that Bhandari Hospital is actually doing meaningful research on technology.

Special guest Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, CEO and Editor-inChief, Bharat24-Vision of New India and First India, and CMD, First India News congratulated Dr Bhandari for introducing this new technology.

ed in the police crime branch, was sent to talk to the protesters.

Vasudev Kushwaha, co-convenor of Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti, said that the people are protesting on their own. Kushwaha said that he was being asked to lead the movement. He said that until the detained agitators are released, no talks will be held with the govt. Meanwhile, the Bharatpur police had to divert the vehicles going to and from Jaipur to Agra. Vehicles from Jaipur to Agra were diverted via Bharatpur city & traffic from Agra to Jaipur were diverted from Uchain via BayanaVair-Bhusawar.

First India Bureau Churu: The ACB Churu unit arrested Head Constable Shravan Kumar and Constable Satpal Jat of Sahwa Police Station, district Churu, was caught taking a bribe amount of Rs 30,000 from the complainant. ADG of ACB Hemant Priyadarshi (Addl. Charge DG) said that ACB received a complaint that the two demanded bribes from the complainant for not making his brother an accused in a case and releasing him from police custody.

The ACB, under the leadership of Dy Superintendent of Police, Churu Unit Shabbir Khan, verified the complaint and arrested the two.

The world famous royal train Palace on Wheels (PoW) left for its fame tour on Saturday morning from New Delhi’s Delhi Cantt Railway Station and reached the State. A total of 76 passengers from India and abroad are traveling in this fame tour. On this occasion, RTDC Chairman Dharmendra Rathore, while greeting all the passengers, said that PoW is running continuously since 1982. He informed tourist about the modern furnishings and all tourist amenities in the train.

“Rajasthan govt has formulated a rural tourism policy to promote tourism and culture and to connect tourism with the villages and dhanis of the state. Under this, if a person has 2000 sq meters of land, then he can build a hotel directly without the permission of the government,” he said.

On this occasion, Dhiraj Srivastava, while welcoming the tourists traveling in the special Fame Tour informed them about royal train.

G-20 representatives and foreign delegates are also on board Pow.

The Foreign Tour Operators and G-20 countries representatives arrived on Saturday evening in the Palace on Wheels at Gandhi Nagar Railway Station in Jaipur where RTDC chairman Dharmendra Rathore and other senior officials welcomed them. They came to attend two mega tourism events to be held in Jaipur on Sunday. The one-day G-20 Tourism Expo will be held at Hotel Rambagh Palace from 10:30 in the morning. Later, in the evening, the 12th edition of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) will be inaugurated at Jai Mahal Palace, at 7 pm.

CS Usha takes stock of ‘Mehangai Se Rahat’ camps

First India Bureau

Jaipur : Chief Secretary Usha Sharma on Saturday took a review meeting over the upcoming Mehngai Rahat Camp.

The Chief Secretary took the meeting through video-conferencing wherein all dis-

trict collectors, ADM, SDM and VDO were also present. The Mehngai Rahat Camps will be organised from April 24 to June 30 and will be held at Gram Panchayat, wards of urban bodies and other identified places.

Nearly ten schemes of various government

departments will be covered under the camp and Chief Minister’s Guarantee Cards will also be distributed in the camp.

Chief Secretary Usha Sharma also reviewed the Prashashan Sheharo Ke Sang Abhiyan and Prashasan Gaon Ke Sang Abhiyan.

Protesters demanding separate quota for Mali community block Jaipur-Agra NH on Saturday.

Barricades in place as traffic from Agra to Jaipur was diverted on Saturday from Uchain via Bayana-Vair-Bhusawar-Chhonkarwara.

Agitators stopped a policeman who was going along with a bike rider between Arora and Berion Saturday. The cop was sent back on foot.

FOREIGN TOUR OPERATORS AND G-20 COUNTRIES FRONTMANS ALSO REACH

(L) Head Constable Shravan Kumar (R) Const. Satpal Jat

Dhiraj Srivastava, Dharmendra Rathore, and Pawan Godara along with other officials at Delhi Cantt. Rly Stn on Saturday.

Sangeeta got electrocuted as soon as she touched the fridge. The fridge was also burnt.

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra addressing on the occasion as Rajendra Rathore, Ashok Lahoty and Dr Sudhir Bhandari listen keenly.

(L) Deceased Babulal (45) & his daughter (R) Sangeeta (16)

—PHOTO BY SUNIL SHARMA

Chief Secretary Usha Sharma. —FILE PHOTO

GOVERNORS IN INDIA MUST BE DISCREET AND CAREFUL

K NATWAR SINGH

The author is Former Minister of External Affairs of India

Those who hold important positions carry a heavy burden on their shoulders. They are individuals who are generally called VIPs- Very Important Persons.

Governors in India do not, as far as I gather, take the oath of secrecy. Yet, they are required to be exceptionally discreet and careful. That a Governor who does not have amicable relations with the Chief Minister invites avoidable discord. Tact is a virtue that the entire ruling establishment must practice.

Recently, a former Governor gave an interview to Karan Thapar, the outstanding interviewer in the country. He was interviewing Shri Satya Pal Malik, who has had the unique distinction of holding the Governorship of four states. His services to the powerful Jat Community are only too well known. Karan Thapar’s job is to be as aggressive as possible and that he does with professional dexterity.

Karan Thapar, as always had done his homework. The more he provoked the former and experienced ex-Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik perhaps did not see through what Karan Thapar was getting at. He was provoking Shri Malik on Pulwama. He, in my judgement should have been much more cautious in his responses on Kashmir, which I believe is still on the agenda of the UN Security Council. Shri Malik, whom I know well could have been more cautious. Kashmir is too delicate an issue at the best of times.

Since Shri Malik is not an unknown person, his words and observations carry some weight. If I am not mistaken Pakistan welcomed some of the former governor’s off the cuff answers. Some of these might have reached anti India elements at the UN.

To my utter surprise Shri Malik had a dig at the Prime Minister too. The Prime Minister made him governor, not of one or two but of four states. The Modi government has done well to ignore the ex-governor’s not so gentle recklessness.

How does a Governor deal with an uncooperative and over verbal Chief Minister. With tact, wisdom, patience and good cheer. Shri Dhankhar displayed all these qualities while Governor of West Bengal.

The ten teams have back breaking schedules. Even at my age (94 next month), I watch matches till midnight. Cricket is both a great sport, superb entertainer and talent attracter. The great Brain Lara travels all the way from the West Indies to become a coach

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How does a Governor deal with an uncooperative and over verbal Chief Minister. With tact, wisdom, patience and good cheer. Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar displayed all these qualities as Governor of West Bengal

SATYA PAL MALIK SHOULD HAVE BEEN CAUTIOUS IN HIS RESPONSES ON KASHMIR, PRIME MINISTER

Shri Satya Pal Malik in my judgement should have been much more cautious in his responses on Kashmir, which I believe is still on the agenda of the UN Security Council. Kashmir is too delicate an issue at the best of times. To my utter surprise Shri Malik had a dig at the Prime Minister too. The Prime Minister made him governor, not of one or two but of four states. The Modi government has done well to ignore the ex-governor’s not so gentle recklessness.

CRICKET WAS A PURELY BRITISH INVENTION, 1ST INDIAN TO BREAK RACIAL BARRIER WAS RANJIT

The game of cricket was a purely British invention. One of the well-known phrases is closely connected with Cricket - “It’s not cricket”. Next was invented the word Ashes. This pertained to the Test Matches between England and Australia, alternately.

The first Indian to break the racial barrier was the legendry Ranjit Singh popularly known as Ranji (he was ADC to Maharaja Rajendra Singh of Patiala during the closing years of 19th century). The IPL has made Cricket stand on its head. A test player before the arrival of Mr. Parker of Australia (he invented the one day game) and did not earn much. Parker changed that and introduced the one day game.

The game of cricket was a purely British invention. One of the well-known phrases is closely connected with Cricket - “It’s not cricket”. Next was invented the word Ashes. This pertained to the Test Matches between England and Australia, alternately.

The first Indian to break the racial barrier was the legendry Ranjit Singh popularly known

as Ranji (he was ADC to Maharaja Rajendra Singh of Patiala during the closing years of 19th century).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has made Cricket stand on its head. A test player before the arrival of Mr. Parker of Australia (he invented the one day game) and did not earn much. Parker changed that and introduced the one day game.

Till the early 1920’s hardly a

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non-white could be seen on English, Australian, New Zealand or South Africa playing grounds. By the end of World War II sporting democracy arrived on the scene.

The West Indies, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and West Bengal joined the club as permanent participants. For a short while Kenya and Zimbabwe played international cricket, but no longer so.

A special emphasis on indigenous games under Khelo India has ensured the popularity of India’s traditional sporting disciplines like Gatka, Thang Ta, Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu and Yoga. These games have also been included in KIYG to give athletes an impetus to practice them.

IPL RUNS ON PROFESSIONAL LINES

The country that now plays the most cricket is India. Cricketers are auctioned at huge prices.

The not too wealthy, become rich overnight. The IPL runs on professional lines.

Nothing seems to go wrong.

The ten participating teams apparently travel and live in comfort. The TV audiences run into crores. Not a seat is vacant in any

SPIRITUAL SPEAK

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. —Bible

stadium. Umpires and commentators are paid vast amounts.

The ten teams have back breaking schedules. Even at my age (94 next month), I watch matches till midnight. Cricket is both a great sport, superb entertainer and talent attracter. The great Brian Lara travels all the way from the West Indies to become a coach. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY

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India committed to furthering sustainable development: PM

Earth Day is observed globally to raise awareness on environmental issues. This year’s theme is ‘Invest In Our Planet’

New Delhi (AgenPrime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on the occasion of Earth Day on Saturday that India is committed to furthering sustainable development, in line with its culture of living in harmony with nature. "On Earth Day, I laud all

those working to make our planet better. India is committed to furthering sustainable development in line with our culture of living in harmony with nature," Modi said in a tweet.

World Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote global efforts to protect the

On Earth Day, I laud all those working to make our planet better. India is committed to furthering sustainable development in line with our culture of living in harmony with nature.

—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

Earth’s natural resources. Addressing an event organised by the Ministry of Earth

Sciences to celebrate World Earth Day today, Union Minister of State (Independent

Confident of BJP win: Amit Shah

Home Minister also says Rahul Gandhi

Bengaluru (PTI):

Home Minister Amit Shah expressed confidence on Saturday that the BJP will win 15-20 seats more than the halfway mark in Karnataka assembly polls and asserted that its support base remains intact despite defection by some party leaders, noting that historically its rebels have not won and “this will prove true this time also”.

With the Congress targeting the central government over Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha following his conviction in a defamation case, Amit Shah during an interview said that “no family is above the law in India and the law is above all”.

Replying to a question on Gandhi playing “victim”, he said, “We never asked Rahul Gandhi to disrespect the OBC community. He himself decided not to apologise.

“The law under which he was convicted was

HOME MIN TO ADDRESS PUBLIC RALLY AT TELANGANA’S CHEVELLA TODAY U nion Home Minister Amit Shah will be addressing a public rally at Chevella near here on April 23, BJP sources said on Saturday. His visit is part of ‘Parliament

Prabhas Yojana’ programme, the BJP sources added.

made by the Congress government. Then prime minister Manmohan Singh tried to withdraw that law but Rahul Gandhi himself tore down the ordinance. Now he should not play the victim. No one should think that any

family is above the law.”

The ordinance, if passed by Parliament, would have spared any convicted MP from immediate disqualification.

On Karnataka assembly polls scheduled for May 10, he said the BJP will get 15-20 seats more

Renewable energy particularly

our collective interest: EAM

New Delhi (ANI): External Affairs Minister

S Jaishankar who cochaired the fourth India-CARICOM ministerial meeting on Saturday emphasised the need for “collective interest” in the field of renewable energy amid climate change.

Delivering opening remarks at the meeting, Jaishankar said, “Energy, renewable energy particularly, is our collective interest. Many of you are members of the International Solar Alli-

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressing the fourth India-CARICOM ministerial meeting, in Georgetown [Guyana] on Saturday. —PHOTO BY ANI

ance. I think 13 members are there from the CARICOM. I believe it’s been of some help in capacity building, in some cases

even funding. I’ll be again open to taking that help. Regarding capacity building as a whole, we have for many years now, under what we call, the ITEC programs.”

“My suggestion which I would like you to consider is, whether instead of our inviting you to participate in a general course, which we are doing globally for everybody, can we actually take domains or specific areas which are of specific interest to CARICOM,” he said.

than the halfway mark of 112 seats in the 224-member legislature. He rejected the Congress’ allegations of corruption against the BJP government in Karnataka as “baseless”. They are not substantiated by any court and have been fabricated by the Congress to cover up corruption during its own regime, Shah claimed, accusing the opposition party of using Karnataka as its “ATM” when it was in power.

EXODUS FROM BJP

TO OTHER PARTIES

IS GOING ON: CONGRESS CHIEF KHARGE

Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh reiterated the “LiFE” (Lifestyle for Environment) movement launched by PM Narendra Modi and said, India is committed to furthering

sustainable development in line with our culture of living in harmony with nature. The theme for World Earth Day 2023 is ‘Invest In Our Planet. This ongoing theme encourages us all to invest in a better future for our planet by tackling environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and waste reduction.

New Delhi (Agencies): Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday said that Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar was capable of becoming Maharashtra chief minister since he has vast administrative experience. The statement comes days after the two engaged in a verbal tussle. In an interview, Ajit Pawar on Friday said that the NCP is ready to take the role of Maharashtra Chief Minister now in-

SHAH PRAISES PUNJAB’S GOVT OVER AMRITPAL CRACKDOWN

New Delhi (Agencies):

Praising the Punjab government, Union Home Minister Amit Shah ssaid that there is no Khalistan wave in Punjab, adding that the Centre is keeping a close watch on the situation. “There is no wave (of Khalistan). Many times, some people try, but the governments have done their job. The Punjab government has done a good job, the Centre has supported. Shah also said that the hunt is on and soon Amritpal Singh will be behind bars.

New Delhi (Agencies): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the BJP government in Karnataka had put an end to the Congress-initiated four per cent Muslim reservation in the state. Shah said providing reservations on the basis of religion was against the Constitution. “The Congress had illegally kept 4% reservation for Muslims in the state,” he said. “The Constitution of India does not allow reservations on the basis of religion,” Shah added.

Washington (PTI): A top US official has lauded the freedom of the press in India and the role of journalists in supporting democracy in the world's most populous country.

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said that "there is nothing that's kept secret there. You have India as a democracy in part because you have a free press that really works."

"I know the media market is changing. But I have such respect for the freedom of the press in India. There is nothing that's kept secret there," Lu told PTI. "I can remember going into MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) once and seeing a senior person with files stacked up to the ceiling because he was processing a Right For Information request," he said. Lu appreciated the role of the journalists and the work they do to support Indian democracy.

“US

THAN

stead of waiting for it until the 2024 state assembly polls. Raut, a key aide of Uddhav Thackeray, mocked incumbent Eknath Shinde saying that some undeserving people had gone on to become Chief Minister by engineering splits.

CRICKET LEGEND HINTS AT RETIREMENT

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur meets Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and extended an invitation for 100thMannKiBaat national conclave at UPA-Rashtrapati Nivas (his official residence and office) on Saturday. CALLS ON VP

It is the last phase of my career, says MS Dhoni

New Delhi (PTI): It’

BREAKS RECORD FOR MOST CATCHES

Ruturaj Gaikwad (35)

for the opening wicket.

IN THE COURTYARD

ATIQ’S LAWYER BOOKED FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY IN UMESH PAL MURDER CASE

After two years, the fans have had the opportunity to come here and watch, feels good to be here. Crowd has given us a lot of love & affection: Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said he is in the “last phase of his career”, reinforcing the widespread belief that the talisman is making his final appearance in the IPL.

Dhoni’s side gave the home fans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium plenty to rejoice on Friday night by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets, with New Zealand cricketer

Devon Conway scoring his third half-century of this IPL season and Ravindra Jadeja claiming three crucial wickets. Chasing 135, CSK

scored the winning runs with eight balls to spare with Conway scoring an unbeaten 57ball 77 and sharing an 87-run partnership with

Overcome by the huge roar and support of the crowd when he came out of the dugout after his team won the match, Dhoni said, “All said and done, it’s the last phase of my career, however long I play. “After 2 years, the fans have had the opportunity to come here and watch, feels good to be here. Crowd has given us a lot of love and affection,” said Dhoni after the match.

New Delhi: Slain gangster-politican Atiq Ahmed’s lawyer Khan Shoulat Hanif has been booked for criminal conspiracy in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case. Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Deepak Bhukar told news agency PTI that Hanif’s name was mentioned under Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code to the FIR registered at Prayagraj’s Dhoomanganj police station in the Umesh Pal murder case. “We came to know that Hanif shared pictures of Umesh Pal with Ahmed’s son Asad days before he was attacked,” Bhukar told PTI.

SAKET COURT FIRING: DEBARRED LAWYER

SENT TO ONE-DAY POLICE REMAND

New Delhi: The accused lawyer, in the recent firing incident in Delhi’s Saket court premises has been sent to one day of police remand by the court, the police said on Saturday. According to the police, the accused Kameshwar Singh was produced in the Saket court by the Crime Branch team on Saturday and the court has sent him to one day of police remand. Singh will again be produced before the court on Monday. Police had asked the court for two days of police custody in order to recover the revolver used in the firing.

‘Ajit Pawar capable of becoming Maha CM’

Ajit Pawar

Donald Lu

Sanjay Raut

should not play ‘victim’ after disrespecting OBCs

Union Home Minister Amit Shah while speaking at a media conclave in Benguluru on Saturday.

NATION CELEBRATES EID UL-FITR, AKSHAYA TRITIYA AND PARSHURAM JAYANTI WITH GREAT FERVOR...

ISHWAR, ALLAH TERO NAAM...

Women devotees gather in large numbers on the Lord Parshuram Jayanti, to take part in a ‘KALASH YATRA’ in Bhopal

BRAHMIN KALYAN BOARD TO BE SET UP: MP CM ON PARSHURAM JAYANTI

New Delhi (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and prayed for the health and well-being of the people. In a tweet, PM Modi said, “Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May the spirit of harmony and compassion be furthered in our society. I also pray for everyone’s wonderful health and well-being. Eid Mubarak!

PM MODI GREETS ON EID; WISHES FOR PEOPLE’S HEALTH, WELL-BEING DEVOTEES TAKE HOLY DIP ON OCCASION OF AKSHAYA TRITIYA

Prayagraj (ANI): Devotees took a holy dip at Sangam in Prayagraj on Saturday, on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most

Violence in WB’s Kaliyaganj over girl’s rape & murder

BJP slams TMC govt; demands CM Mamata Banerjee’s

Kolkata (Agencies):

Fresh violence has been reported from Kaliyaganj in West Bengal amidst anger over the alleged rape and murder of a teenager whose body was found on Friday. The police had to use force & fire tear gas shells again to bring the situation under control, and more forces have been deployed in the area to maintain calm.

Slamming the West Bengal government over the incident, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP

Locket Chatterjee on Saturday demanded the resignation of CM Mamata Banerjee and claimed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo is not doing justice to her post and police were incapable of investigating the incident.

Police sources have countered by saying they had to recover the body from an extremely volatile law and order situation to preserve evidence that is important in the investigation.

SOME ARE PURSUING POLITICS OF HATE TO DIVIDE THE COUNTRY: CM MAMATA

Kolkata (PTI): West Bengal

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that some people are trying to divide the nation by pursuing politics of hate and said that she is ready to give her life but “will not allow a division of the country”. Banerjee, speaking at a congregation for Eid namaz at the city’s Red Road, urged people to unite and ensure that the right-wing BJP is defeated in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. “I am ready to give my life but will not allow any division of the country,” she said, without naming anyone. Accusing the saffron

resignation

NATIONAL WOMEN’S COMMISSION TAKES

COGNIZANCE

auspicious days celebrated by Hindus and Jains across the country. The day is symbolic of good luck, success and fortune. Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated through

prayer, almsgiving, and spirituality. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi among many greeted people on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

Malik in Delhi Police station; cops deny arrest claims

New Delhi (ANI):

Bhopal (PTI): CM Shivraj on Saturday made a big announcement to form Brahmin Welfare Board in Madhya Pradesh. He was attending the Akshayaotsav program on Parshuram Jayanti in the cave temple and said that MP Brahmin Welfare Board will be formed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi among many greeted on Saturday.

‘Price for speaking truth’: RaGa after vacating bungalow

SII HAS PRODUCED 5-6 MN COVOVAX DOSES, SAYS ADAR POONAWALLA

camp of trying to change the constitution of the country, the Trinamool Congress supremo said she will not allow implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in West Bengal.

New Delhi (ANI): The National Commission for Women has taken cognizance of a video which purportedly showed that a minor girl was raped and murdered by a group of men in North Dinajpur’s Kaliaganj, West Bengal, said an official release on Saturday. “Further, in a video police can be seen dragging the body of the victim ruthlessly and inappropriately,” added the release. Informing about the response of NCW regarding the incident, the release said, “The Commission has taken cognizance of the reported crime. Considering the gravity of the matter, Chairperson Rekha Sharma has written to the Director General of Police, West Bengal to personally intervene in the matter and ensure that a fair and time-bound investigation is conducted into the matter. Further, the release also mentioned that the Commission has sought an FIR and asked for detailed action against the accused. “Also, stringent action must be taken against erring police officers for dragging the body inappropriately,” read the release.

ON OCCASION OF AKSHAYA TRITIYA

Former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik visited a police station in New Delhi’s RK Puram on Saturday, a day after receiving a summons from CBI in a corruption case. Police firmly denied reports that he had been arrested and issued a statement saying the politician had turned up at police station “of his own volition”. As per sources, Malik visited the police station after cops objected to a meeting organised in park near his home.

Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra begins

Rudraprayag (ANI):

The Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra begins on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. This time the state government is making every possible effort to make the Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra smooth and safe for the devotees. The pilgrims will get the best health services on the Yatra route.

On the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and

Health Minister Dr Dhan Singh Rawat, Health Secretary Dr RK

Rajesh Kumar is taking stock of the health services on the Uttara-

MP CM SHIVRAJ SINGH OFFERS HELP TO ACCIDENT VICTIMS M

P CM Shivraj S Chouhan was seen offering help to accident victims in Bhopal on Saturday. The video showed a car that had turned turtle on the road, while the occupants were on the road. The CM reached the spot and enquired about the condition of victims. He also asked officials to transfer the victims to hospital and to provide any other help.

khand Char Dham Yatra route. In this episode, the Health Secre-

tary is inspecting health units at various places by travelling to Kedarnath Dham.

Health Secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar said that the Health Department has made complete preparations. “Guidelines ie SOP have been issued for the journey. Travellers have been suggested to acclimatize their body to the mountain weather during the journey. If you facing difficulty then rest for some time and then travel,” he said.

New Delhi (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday vacated his official bungalow and said that he is ready to pay any price for speaking she truth.

The move comes after the disqualification of the former Lok Sabha MP. Rahul Gandhi said the government bungalow located at Tughlaq Lane was given to him by people of the country and he had stayed there for 19 years.

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and KC Venugopal were present as he handed over the keys

to his official bungalow.

"People of Hindustan gave me this house for 19 years, I want to thank them. It's the price for speaking the truth. I am ready to pay any price for speaking the truth. For some days I will be staying at 10 Janpath," said Rahul Gandhi.

"I'll stay at 10 Janpath for some time, then we'll figure out something," he said when asked where he will go now. Sonia Gandhi presently lives at 10 Janpath.

Priyanka Gandhi also echoed Rahul Gandhi's sentiment when she stated that her brother was suffering as he had spoken the truth.

Pune (PTI): The prevalent strain of COVID-19 is mild & Serum Institute of India (SII) has produced 5-6 million doses of the Covovax vaccine, said the company's CEO Adar Poonawalla India recorded 12,193 fresh COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours.

J&K: AVALANCHE WARNING ISSUED FOR 6 DISTRICTS IN 24 HOURS

Srinagar (ANI): Disaster Management Authority on Saturday issued an avalanche warning for 6 districts during next 24 hours. “Avalanche is likely to occur above 2500 to 3200 metres above sea level over Kishtwar, Doda, Poonch, Ramban, Ganderbal & Kupwara districts in the next 24 hours,” the official statement said.

No heatwave condition over most of India for next 5 days, says IMD

New Delhi (PTI): The India Meteorological Department on Saturday said most parts of India will have a sigh of relief for the next five days from the searing heatwave conditions that had rattled people this week. It said a cyclonic circulation lies over northwest Madhya Pradesh and another over interior Tamil Nadu. A trough of relatively low pressure runs from northwest Madhya Pradesh to south Tamil Nadu across Telangana. Pri-

vate forecaster Skymet Weather added another trough extends from northeast Bihar to Odisha via Jharkhand.

Weather experts say a trough usually brings cloudy conditions and rain, leading to a drop in temperatures.

A muslim girl donning an ‘INDIAN FLAG’, waits for WB CM Mamata Banerjee during the Eid Ul-Fitr celebrations, in Kolkata on Saturday.

on Saturday.

Special decoration with ‘HAPUS AAM’ displayed at Siddhi Vinayak Temple on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, in Mumbai on Saturday.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered prayers at Kharsali, Yamunotri as Char Dham Yatra begins on Saturday.

Agitated locals pelted stones at police after videos revealed police personnel dragging the victim’s body through the street.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speaks with the media as he leaves from 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

WB CM Mamata Banerjee addresses an event in Kolkata on Saturday.

Commuters use scarves to shield themselves from the heat during a hot summer afternoon, in Gurugram, Saturday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Satya Malik with supporters at RK Puram PS on Saturday.

2 FIRs registered against 2,911 complaints in Raj

Rajasthan ranks 9th in the country in cybercrime against women & children

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The important exercise of the Union Home Ministry to prevent serious cyber crimes like child pornography, sexually abusive content, photos, and videos related to rape & gangrape against women and children seems to be failing. In Raj, out of 2,911 complaints of women and children between 2020 & 2022, only two FIRs were registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

Of these, there were

Two drown in Banas river while taking bath

Bhilwara (FIB): Two sisters drowned in Banas River in Bhilwara district on Saturday while they were taking bath. Police informed the deceased has been identified as Priyanka (5) and Tanisha (3).

“The victims had come to their maternal grandparents’ home. After one hour of rescue operations, the bodies of the deceased were fished out and later kept in the mortuary,” police said.

2830 complaints where identity was not disclosed and only one FIR was registered. In three years, 1.20 lakh complaints of such cyber crimes were received across the coutry and FIRs were registered only in 50.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, women and children hesitate to report such crimes, so the option of anonymous category was given on the portal. Rajasthan ranks 28th in internet usage by women.

WORLD TRANSPLANT GAMES

Jakhal’s Bhawani Singh wins 2 medals in lawn ball singles

First India Bureau

Jhunjhunu: Bhavani Singh Shekhawat has won bronze medal in lawn ball singles in the final match at World Transplant Games. The gold medal went to a player from Thailand, while the silver medal went to a player from Australia. Earlier, Shekhawat won a silver medal in the Petanque singles competition in his very first match.

3 killed in Jodhpur after truck rams into bike

First India Bureau Jodhpur: Three children were killed in Jodhpur on Saturday after they were hit by a speeding truck, police said. Police informed the deceased has been identified as Adi (6), Suman (18), and Monica (14). “The incident took place outside Banad Hospital in Jodhpur when Om Prakash, a resident of Jhakharo Ki Dhani, was heading towards his home on a motorcycle with the three children. The speeding truck hit the motorcycle and three children died on the spot. Om Prakash fell at a dis-

FRENCH NATIONAL KILLED IN ROAD ACCIDENT IN PALI

The truck has been seized and an FIR has been filed against the truck driver in Jodhpur on Saturday.

tance and was injured in the mishap. The truck has been seized and an FIR has been filed against the

truck driver. The deceased body has been kept in the mortuary for the post-mortem,” police said.

JAISALMER: 2 SLEEPING UNDERNEATH TRUCK RUN OVER BY VEHICLE

First India Bureau

Shekhawat underwent lawn ball training at RK Anand Green Ball Club, Ranchi. Chandan Kumar Singh, who won a silver

FINANCIAL APPROVALS

Gehlot govt to provide `444 cr for barbed wire fencing on agri fields

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: The Gehlot government has decided to provide Rs 444.40 crore to 1 lakh farmers for putting up barbed wire fences to protect crops from stray animals.

According to an official statement on Saturday, CM Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to construct a total of 40 million meters of barbed wire fencing. He has also approved reducing the minimum limit for fencing to 0.50 hectares due to the small size of the holdings of the farmers belonging to Scheduled Tribe communities.

Following this, community participation in

` 100 CR TO DEVELOP SPRINKLER IRRIGATION FACILITY IN TARANAGAR

Jaipur: The sprinkler irrigation facility will be developed in 16,187 hectare area of Chaudhary Kumbharam Arya Lift Canal in Taranagar area of Churu. CM Gehlot has approved d Rs 100 crore for this. To develop sprinkler irrigation facility, various civil and mechanical works will be done at a cost of Rs 89.81 cr. Also, an amount of 10 crores will be spent on the electrification of sprinkler irrigation facility.

fencing will now get more grant than before.

In the 2023-24 finan-

ADDL REGISTRATION DESKS WILL BE SET UP IN FULL-TIME SUBREGISTRAR OFFICES

Jaipur: CM Gehlot has approved the proposal to set up additional registration desks in all full-time subregistrar offices in the state. There are 114 full-time subregistrar offices in the state, each with one registration desk. In these, an additional desk will be set up in 35 sub-registrar offices with an annual registration of more than 10,000. There are a total of 585 sub-registrar offices in the state.

cial year, about Rs 444.40 crore will be spent on fencing.

FOUNDATION DAY

medal in the Commonwealth for India, trained Shekhawat. Shekhawat, a resident of Jakhal village of Nawalgarh, works in Jhajjar as a community health officer in the health department. So far, he has won two medals for India in the ongoing 13th World Transplant Games in Perth, Australia. Shekhawat underwent a kidney transplant at the age of 19.

Fire breaks out in NICU ward of Dungarpur

Medical hosp

First India Bureau

Dungarpur: A sudden fire broke out in the NICU of Dungarpur Medical College Hosp late Saturday evening. As soon as the fire was detected, all the 12 children admitted in NICU were taken out & no one was hurt. But the NICU equipment got burnt due to the fire on third floor. The fire could be controlled with the help of the 3 fire brigade tenders. Flames started rising from the ward. The relatives present in the ward shouted. The staff first started taking out the newborn children.

Udaipur celebrates 470th year

First India Bureau

Udaipur: Udaipur

turned 470 on Saturday.

Akshay Tritiya, which is considered to be one of the most sacred days, Maharana Udai Singh laid the foundation stone of Udaipur on 15 April 1553. Also popular as the City of Lakes, Udaipur is the world’s fourth most romantic and fifth most beautiful city. Udaipur has had many good and bad experiences. The natural beauty of the lake and the picturesque plains of Ara-

valli thrills everyone. The city also fought with the Mughals and the British during its inception. During the pandemic, the residents of this city fought together.

Udaipur is a popular destination for couples looking for a royal and grand wedding. The city has a number of historic palaces and forts that offer stunning backdrops

Pali: A 58-year-old French national lost his life in the Rohat area of Pali district on Saturday after his superbike collided with another motorcycle. Police informed the deceased has been identified as Buclez Francois Claude, a native of France. “Buclage Francois was rushed to Bangar Hospital, but due to excessive blood loss he died,” police said.

Jaisalmer: Two persons sleeping underneath a truck were killed on Saturday morning when the driver was reversing the vehicle in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, police said. The incident occurred on the Jaisalmer-Khuhri road. Birma Ram (17) and Kana Ram (19) went to sleep underneath the truck on Friday night after attending a religious ceremony, police said. Police said the bodies were handed over to family members after post mortem and an investigation into the matter was underway.

2 KILLED IN ACCIDENT, 1 INJURED IN CHOMU

Jaipur: Two people on a bike were killed while a woman was injured in an accident in Kaladera area of Chomu. A truck hit the bike they were riding. The accident happened near Guvardi petrol pump. Kaladera police station reached the spot. The deceased were yet to be identified.

Jaipur: The dead body of a woman was found in a deserted place in Renwal. After the relatives expressed the possibility of murder after the gangrape, the brother-in-law of the deceased got the case registered in the Renwal police station. Three persons are named in the case of gangrape and murder. The police got the post mortem of the body done by the medical board but the family refused to take the dead body. They said that they would take the body after the disclosure of the case and the arrest of the accused. They sat on a dharna started at Renwal police station demanding the arrest of the accused.

Dudu ASP Dinesh Sharma reached the spot. Jobner DSP and Dudu ASP continuously tried to persuade the people sitting on dharna.

कारायालर नगर पाललका, सरदारशहर (चूरू)

कारायालर -आदेश

सवीकृनत एवं नवनिन्न तरह के प्रमाण पत् आनर् का्ययों से लािान्वत नक्या िािा

BIKANER COMPLETES 536 YEARS

Meanwhile, kites dotted the sky in Bikaner as it completed 536 years. People will fly kites today as well. According to an estimate, kites worth about Rs 10 crore have been sold in Bikaner in just two days. The prices of kites range from Rs 5 rupees to Rs 50. Even women flew kites.

for a wedding ceremony. When in Udaipur, it’s all about the lake. A wedding in Udaipur can cost you as much or more than one in Europe or Thailand.

People gathered on rooftop to fly kites in Nokha village of Bikaner on Saturday afternoon.

Three booked for gangrape and murder of woman in Renwal

Bhavani Singh Shekhawat

Einstein said that imagination is more important than knowledge, choose to spend some time, imagining the most beautiful perfect future.

TAD DEPARTMENT GETS CM APPROVAL

Mirch Masala

FIRST INDIA SUNDAY SPECIAL

BY TRIDIB RAMAN

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

IS SHARAD PAWAR PLAYING DOUBLE GAME YET AGAIN?

Sharad Pawar is an expert player of politics, but if ever he starts scoring goals in his own post, then understand that he has changed his allegiance. His eagerness to change faces has been clearly visible from his politics till now. So, when he has a closed-door meeting with Gautam Adani for about two hours, he assumes the posture of rejecting the JPC’s demand on the Adani episode. If sources are to be believed, he has had long conversations with the BJP top brass too. There are murmurs in the political circles that Pawar has a secret agreement with the BJP that Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule can become a minister at the center and his Nephew Ajit Pawar may be the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra in place of Shinde. But Ajit Pawar

CBI CAMP IN PATNA

8 hostels and 1 residential school to be opened in Raj

Students of tribal to receive benefits after these creations

Naresh Sharma

started appearing in a different color. He removed the symbol of NCP from his Twitter handle and speculations started that now the time has come for him to bloom.

In fact, 16 MLAs of Eknath Shinde faction are still facing the threat of disqualification. This case is still pending in the court, so if these 16 MLAs of Shinde faction are disqualified by the court, then the Shinde government will come in minority, so BJP has placed a bet on Ajit Pawar under its backup plan. But it is famous about Sharad Pawar that he has expertise in playing two and a half moves on political chess. So he has tied his strings with the Congress as well. He wanted to come to Delhi and meet Rahul at 10 Janpath but Rahul asked him, “Why not have this meeting at Kharge’s residence.”

T he coming days may be difficult for Nitish Kumar who is working tirelessly day and night in the initiative of opposition unity. Ever since he broke the alliance with BJP and formed government with Lalu’s party, the Center is constantly eyeing Nitish. ED and CBI are continuously questioning RJD President and State Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav and the sword of arrest is also hanging on them. So, CBI is continuously increasing its resources for the complete siege of Nitish and Tejashwi. If reliable sources are to be believed, in recent days, CBI has taken more than 100 houses on lease in Patna, that means more and more CBI people are in Patna, and this aspect is also like an alarm bell for Nitish!

RAJNATH WILL NOT LEAVE LUCKNOW

R ecently, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met Prime Minister Modi and shared his mind. Earlier, there were indications that Rajnath would not contest the 2024 elections as he would be 73 by next year, but it is said that Rajnath has expressed his wish to the PM that ‘he wants to contest the Lok Sabha election of 2024 from Lucknow seat only, i.e. the same seat and this will be his last election. In fact, Rajnath’s younger son Neeraj Singh, who oversees the entire work of the Lucknow parliamentary constituency, is keen to enter active politics. Neeraj is associated with BJP since 2000. Rajnath’s elder son Pankaj Singh, who is BJP’s MLA from Noida as well as the party’s state vice-president, has actually set his sights on the Lucknow parliamentary seat. So the biggest challenge before Rajnath is how he can manage both his son and provide a a new sky to their political ambitions.

MP GOVT RECOMMENDS CBI INQUIRY

I n what couldbe termed as a major development in the Sanjivani Credit Society episode, the Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI inquiry into the matter. There are some victims from MP who had lodged an FIR against the society, whereas in Rajasthan, union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was also seeking the same and filed a petition in Jodhpur High Court regarding the same. Now the road has become easier with the decision of Madhya Pradesh government and sooner or later the investigation will go out of the hands of Rajasthan SOG and go to CBI, and this could have far-reaching political consequences.

...AND FINALLY

T he alliance between the Congress and the Left parties got a new face in the Tripura elections, gas the results of the alliance were also encouraging. So, the same pattern was repeated in Manipur also. Now intense brainstorming is going on in the Congress as to why not in the 2024 general elections, following the same pattern i.e. by forging an alliance with the Left parties, the Congress should together present a challenge to Mamata and the BJP in West Bengal.

Om Birla on Kota tour, meets public on first day

Jaipur: Students of tribal area will get the facility of residential school and hostel nearby. The state government is going to start 8 hostels and 1 residential school under Tribal Regional Development Department. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal for creation of posts to open and operate them from the current session itself. With this approval, a new residential school will be opened at Jalore district headquarters. For this, 6 posts of second class teacher, 5 posts of lecturer, Principal, Physical Teacher, Warden/Superintendent Grade-II, and a total of 15 temporary posts including one post of junior

UP CM YOGI ON SEVENTH HEAVEN

The popularity of Yogi Adityanath , who took the initiative to end the mafi a rule from Uttar Pradesh, is on the seventh heaven these days, especially since the dreaded criminal of the state Atiq Ahmed has been eliminated.

If sources are to be believed, in recent days, Yogi has received an important message from the BJP top leadership that ‘he is going to play an important role in the 2024 general elections.’ He will also have a big responsibility to bear the expenses of the party.

In fact, in the ‘Global Investor Summit’ organized by Yogi in Lucknow recently, an investment of Rs 32.92 lakh crore has been promised and a record number of 18,643 MoUs were signed. Earlier, in the ‘Global Investor Summit’, Gujarat used to be at the number one position. When Narendra Modi was the CM of Gujarat, there was an investment of about 15 lakh crore rupees, which was a record. Now Yogi has planned to set up a new industrial city on the lines of Noida at Shandila near Hardoi, which is only two and a half hours away from Lucknow airport.

WHERE IS GUDDU MUSLIM?

I n the famous Umesh Pal murder case, in a CCTV footage, notorious Atiq’s follower Guddu Muslim is seen throwing a bomb. While most of the accused have been killed by the UP STF, but the whereabouts of Guddu Muslim are still not known. But there is also a myth associated with Guddu that ‘whoever he is with, gets killed’. It is said that he has an old habit that he either kills the said person himself or gets him killed by being an informer. When he was with Satyendra Singh Langad, he got him killed him with the help of Santosh Singh. Then Santosh Singh was killed by Bahubali Dhananjay Singh on Guddu’s information. It is said that then this person started making bombs for Mukhtar Ansari, but when Mukhtar went to jail, he joined Atiq Ahmed. Sources also claim that UP Police and STF killed Atiq’s son Asad and his accomplice Ghulam in an encounter in Jhansi on the basis of information received from Guddu Muslim. Atiq’s brother Ashraf wanted to tell the media persons before his death - ‘Main baat hai ki Guddu Muslim...’, however, he was killed before he could finish his sentence. It is being said about Guddu Muslim, who has a prize of 5 lakhs, that these days he has become the biggest informer of UP STF.

Additional posts for teachers will also be created with the schools.

PROVISION OF `67 CRORE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS

F or welfare of Economically weaker sections, a total financial provision of Rs 67.92 crore has been made in various schemes run under the Economic Weaker Sections Development Fund for the year 2023-24. CM Ashok Gehlot has approved its proposal. In this, provision of Rs 5.50 crore in EWS Post Matric Scholarship Scheme, Rs 40.17 crore in construction and operation of EWS College Level Girls Hostels, and Rs 9 crore in EWS CM Anuprati Coaching Scheme. Rs 10 crore has been sanctioned for EWS Girl Child Scooty Distribution Scheme, Rs 1.74 crore for EWS Girl Child Cycle Distribution Scheme and Rs 16 lakh for EWS CM Shiksha Alankar Yojana.

clerk will be created. New girls hostels at Kasbathana, Deori, Bhanwargarh and Shahbad in Baran district, boys hostel at Talaiya (Bichiwada) in Dungarpur and girls hostel at Gadamoriya, boys hostel at Pratapgarh district headquarters and new girls hostel at Kurabad in Udaipur will be started. One post of Superintendent Grade-II will be created in each hostel.

Apart from this, the services of Class IV employees, cooks, watchmen and sweepers will be outsourced on job basis. It is noteworthy that in the budget year 2023-24, CM Gehlot had announced regarding the creation of necessary posts and arrangement of necessary resources for these hostels and residential schools.

Om Birla installing Bird Water Feeder in Kota on Saturday.

First India Bureau

Kota: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a public hearing at his Lok Sabha Camp in Shakti Nagar on Saturday. Om Birla, who is on a fiveday visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, took part in a series of programmes on the first day. He planted a sapling on the occasion of Earth Day. Later, he visited Kaithun and Chechat area and attended the mass marriage ceremony of Mali Samaj and Veer Gurjar Samaj.

The speaker also gave the blessing to the newlyweds and said that the parents who got their sons and daughters married in the mass ceremony deserve gratitude.

First India Bureau Jaipur: The internal survey conducted by Congress has got the party high command on an alert mode.

Sources have revealed that according to the survey, tickets of MLAs can be cut in large numbers.

It is being murmured in the relevant political circles of the grand-old prty that Congress can cut tickets of more than 90 MLAs as there is immense anti-incumbency atmosphere in all these constituencies. In fact, State in-

charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has reportedly bluntly told these MLAs in one to one dialogue that 'According to the survey your condition is bad, you will not be able to win'. However, it is also being said that Congress party is strong in rest of the seats.

Nirmal Tiwari & Bharat Dixit Jaipur: Tiger conservation is necessary in the coming times, only then we will live. No matter which govts came in Rajasthan, they gave their own efforts in it, Vaibhav Gehlot said during the “Baghotsav” organised at the Hotel Clarks Amer on Saturday.

Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh, Cabinet Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, RCA President Vaibhav Gehlot, Advisor to Chief Minister Rajkumar Sharma, Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation Heritage Munesh Gurjar, HOFF DN Pandey, Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, CEO and Editor-inChief, Bharat24-Vision of New India and First India, and CMD, First India News, and many officers of forest Depart-

ment were present in the program. Dr Chandra said that in today’s time the officials of the Forest Department and Tourism Department are doing a great work. “First India and Bharat24 remain connected with the

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secretaries to assist Rajasthan in-charge

First India Bureau Jaipur: In view of the assembly elections, Congress has made important appointments in Rajasthan. Now, AICC Secretary Amrita Dhawan has been given the responsibility of Rajasthan along with Kazi Nizamuddin. Similarly, Virender Singh Rathore has also been given responsibility of Rajasthan as secretary. All these secretaries will work together with general secretary in charge Sukhjinder

Singh Randhawa. Meanwhile, Secretary Tarun Kumar has been relieved of his responsibility. But the question remains as to what is the meaning of appointment of Qazi Nizamuddin, since Kazi is considered

close to Sachin Pilot. The press release said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge appointed the new AICC secretaries with immediate effect. The party named Rathore in place of Tarun Kumar.

subject of social concern. The public is also bored with political things. Today for the first time, I saw a serious type of panel discussion in the program. Therefore, First India is always with you,” he said.

JMC Heritage Mayor Munesh Gurjar also addressed the event and said, “Indira Gandhi started the tiger project and hence we have tigers today. If the credit goes to anyone, it goes to Indira Gandhi. Rajasthan

has become number one in every field in the whole world. The thought of Swaraj’s has been fulfilled because of Chief Minister Gehlot. First India always stays ahead while playing social concern.”

Tiger conservation is necessary in coming times, only then we will live, says Vaibhav Gehlot

A number of forest officials were felicitated during the event

Over 90 Congress MLAs may not get tickets: Survey

Amrita Dhawan Qazi M. Nizamuddin Virender S Rathore

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra felicitating DN Pandey during the programme.

Vishvendra Singh & Dr Jagdeesh Chandra felicitating the ranger of Jhalana forest Jogendra Shekhawat during the programme.

JMCH Mayor Munesh Gurjar addressing during the event. Nirmal Tiwari addressing the gathering during the event.

(L-R) Arindam Tomar, Vaibhav Gehlot, Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, DN Pandey, Raj Kumar Sharma, UM Sahai, Pawan Upadhyay and Mahipal Singh during the ‘Baghotsav’at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur on Saturday.

Rose gold adds a touch of sophistication and glamour to any outfit. It’s a great option for those who want to add a touch of femininity to their wardrobe without going overboard. City First brings to you the significance of the colour in the Fashion world...

THE SUBTLE ELEGANCE OF

ROSE GOLD

SHUBHANSHI PATHAK cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

Rose gold has become a popular colour in the world of fashion and for good reason. This warm and inviting shade of pink with a hint of gold has been making waves in the industry for its versatility and elegance. One of the reasons why rose gold is so popular is that it can complement a wide range of skin tones. Rose gold can add a touch of sophistication and glamour to any outfit. It’s a great option for those who want to add a touch of femininity to their wardrobe without going overboard.

Rose gold is also a versatile colour that can be incorporated into a variety of fashion items. From jewellery to clothing to accessories, there are endless ways to incorporate this shade into your look. For example, a rose gold watch or bracelet can add a pop of colour to an all-black outfit, while a rose gold purse or shoes can be the perfect accent to a neutral or monochromatic ensemble.

Another great thing about rose gold is that it pairs well with a variety of other colours. It can be combined with other metallics like silver and gold, or with earth tones like beige and brown. It can also add a pop of colour to a monochromatic outfit, like a black dress or a white blouse and pants.

Overall, rose gold is a versatile and sophisticated colour that can add a touch of glamour to any outfit. Whether you’re dressing up for a special occasion or just want to add a little something extra to your everyday look, consider incorporating this beautiful shade into your wardrobe.

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City First in an exclusive interview with the founder and designer of an emerging jewellery brand from the Pink City, that is slowly finding its way into Bollywood!

Everyday jewellery is at a boom right now, as it not only acts as a statement piece with a classy outfit but is also not very heavy on the pocket. Shrishti Bhardwaj, founder and designer of an emerging everyday jewellery brand in Jaipur, A Look to Stand Out (ALSO), turned her passion into a successful business, with a desire to manufacture statement pieces for the audience across the globe.

On being asked about what motivated her to start a brand that currently caters to the Bollywood industry, Shrishti said, “Everyday jewellery is something I have absolutely loved to wear, but could hardly find something that does not wear off in a couple of days. Being a jewellery designer myself, I thought of turning my passion into a business and curating some thing that would solve the most common problem amongst people.”

“I love travelling and finding inspi ration to design something new

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every day. ALSO is a home-grown brand, offering the best designs with classic concepts and mythological meanings, so people connect to it in the most beautiful way possible. We also focus on customising jewellery according to the customer’s needs.”

A few of ALSO’s clients are big-shots in the Bollywood industry, like Masaba Gupta, Anil Kapoor Film Production, and many

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.

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

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

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 23 - DEC 22

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 want to travel comfortably. Shifting to a new house or a new city cannot be ruled out for some.

jewellery has also been endorsed by some wellknown celebrities like Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Anita Hassanandani, Prajakta Koli, Roshni Chopra, and more.

“I am really enjoying making different techniques in jewellery like painting, stone carving, wood, pottery and other Indian techniques to support the local artisans,” mentioned Shrishti. When asked about what she feels about the success of the brand in such a short span of time, she added, “It takes time to be successful in whatever you are doing. Everything is about consistency, and I feel I learn new things every day. It’s very important to build great relations with your customers, in order to stay long in such a competitive industry.”

Sharing some tips for the upcoming brands, she said, “Focus on building a strong brand identity and use social media platforms to build your brand, connect with customers, and promote your products in the best way possible.”

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

Your bank balance is likely to swell and make you financially secure. 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.

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.Some of you can book tickets to someplace exotic.Overall health remains perfect.

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20

This is a positive day that proves special for some. Meditate to embark on a new spiritual journey. You will be able to regain lost ground on the academic front to come at par with the rest. Excellent showing at work will get you hand-picked for an important assignment.

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 or a party. Keeping track of something or someone may prove an uphill task. Your standing in your circle is likely to get a boost.

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

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

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

Something being organised on the social front may get you totally involved. Expect immediate returns from the investments made by you. Workload is likely to increase on the professional front. This is a fine day on the financial front. Good understanding and mutual respect is likely to enhance.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

Problems faced on the financial front are likely to disappear.Something may keep you from realizing your full potential on the academic front. A practical solution may be found for a complex problem at work. Those in love will feel much closer now, than before.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

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. You despise is likely to turn over a new leaf, so let bygones be bygones.

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

Going the extra mile for someone will be greatly appreciated by all. Someone may not agree to your terms but that should not affect your productivity. You will get a chance to tap your potential on the professional front and impress those who matter.

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Alia Bhatt

Ranveer Singh

Shrishti Bhardwaj

Anita Hassanandani

Roshni Chopra

Brooch being customised for Ranveer Singh

Giving it back LIKE A BOSS

ECONOMY CLASS

riti Sanon is one of the most loved actresses in Bollywood. Recently a video of the Raabta actress from the aircraft has been going viral. This video grabbed all the limelight as she was travelling in economy class. Yet another video from the same flight is making our hearts melt when we can see her playing with a cute baby. She wore a white coloured dress and looked pretty as she made her way out of the flight. Passengers captured her while she covered her face with a mask and walked out. In the next video, she is seated in her seat while a baby who is seated right in front of her seems to be quite intrigued with the actress. Even the Raabta star seems to be enjoying herself as she is playing with the

Love for K-pop

Samantha Ruth Prabhu gave it back subtly yet like a boss to a Tollywood producer who made shocking claims about her. The producer said that her career as a 'star heroine is over' and uses 'cheap tricks to promote her films'. Now, the actress indirectly reacted to the comments by the producer and posted a screenshot, where she searched why hair grows on ears. Samantha Ruth Prabhu gave a slippershot reply to the producer as she shared

a screenshot of Google, where she searched 'how do people have hair growing from ears'. The results show that because of 'increased testosterone'. She shared the Google search screenshot on her Instagram story and wrote, "#IYKYK". Well, fans were quick enough to catch that it was an indirect way to give it back to Producer Chitti Babu. For the unversed, Producer Chittibabu has heavy hair growth near his ears. Several fans shared a pic of the producer with Samantha's reply and supported her.

Rashmika Mandanna is one of the most active celebrities on social media, who shares her daily schedule on her social platforms. Her latest Instagram story shows her with her co-star for the upcoming film “Rainbow”, where they share a moment in between shot breaks, where she signals her BTS love. The actress and her co-star Dev Mohan can be seen holding their hands in the infamous “BTS finger

NOT A FAILURE

Shehnaaz Gill is one of the most loved and adorable personalities in the showbiz world. She worked on herself and gave her dreams wings and recently, Shehnaaz made her big Bollywood debut with Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. In a recent interview, Shehnaaz Gill reacted after the interviewer translated every fan question for her from English to Hindi. Initially, she answered a few questions and then interrupted the interviewer to respond that she understands English. The incident happened in a recent interview with Connect FM Canada. Shehnaaz was quoted saying, “English mujhe thodi thodi samjah aane lagi hai ab. Itni bhi failure nahi hun main (I understand English a little bit. I’m not such a failure.)” Shehnaaz took this quiet lightly as she shared a laugh while saying this and the interviewer also gave back a smile.

PERFECT HUSBAND WIFE GOALS

ick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are one of the hottest couples. Priyanka is currently on a promotional spree and is leaving no stones unturned to promote her upcoming web show Citadel. After promoting her show in India and then in London, she is now in Rome with her entire team and her husband. Last night at the Rome premiere, the Quantico actress looked stunning in her green outfit but the one thing which grabbed all the attention was hubby Nick’s gestures which prove he is the perfect husband material. Well, a video wherein PeeCee is posing for the media on the red carpet is grabbing all the eyeballs not because the actress looks beautiful. But, because her husband Nick Jonas is silently standing in one corner and making sure to click some amazing pictures of his star wife without even letting her know and this is making netizens go gaga over him.

hearts gesture” which has been a mainstay for the fans and followers of the band. The image has been going viral and fans have been excited about their favourite actresses’ love for the most popular band in world music these days. In the Instagram story, Rashmika writes, “Rainbow Days. Again saying .. nice pictures you take yaa. @Devmohan.”, which is a reference to Dev Mohan who captured the moment on his screen.

HELP FROM EX

Popular singer Justin Bieber is a complete family man and he has proved it time and again. Currently, the singer is making headlines after he said that he hates to see her wife Hailey Bieber in pain. Recently, the latter revealed that she has been dealing with men-

tal health issues. Reportedly, the Love Yourself singer contacted his exgirlfriend Selena Gomez begging her to help his wife after her fans trolled her for shading the singer. An insider has revealed that Selena Gomez has only helped Hailey because of her exbeau Justin as she has no

love for the model but still cares about the singer whom she dated for a decade. “Selena has no love for Hailey, but she still cares about Justin — who privately begged her to get folks to believe they’ve all made peace. It’s not only for Hailey’s sake but for him!”, an insider told Radar Online.”

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Rashmika Mandanna

Shehnaaz Gill

Priyanka Chopra

Selena Gomez

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THE PERFECT SPOT: HASHTAG BLUNT

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On Saturday, the city of Jaipur witnessed the grand inauguration of the Hashtag Blunt Salon Cafe, located at Vidhyut Nagar ‘A’, Vaishali Nagar. This marked the arrival of the first-of-its-kind establishment in North India and the very first in Rajasthan, offering a compre-

GREETINGS!

hensive range of beauty services alongside an exceptional coffee cafe experience.

Jagdeesh Chandra graced the occasion as the chief guest and inaugurated the cafe. He also extended his warm congratulations to Manisha Pandel, the Managing Director of Hashtag Blunt, for her new endeavour.

The Salon Cafe promises a vibrant atmosphere

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Radharaman Sharma, President of the Press Club, along with the entire newly elected Executive Committee, during a courtesy visit at the former’s residence on Saturday. Congratulating the newly elected committee, Jagdeesh Chandra expressed his best wishes on behalf of First India and the Bharat24 news channel. He expressed hope that under the leadership of Radharaman Sharma and his team, excellent work would be done in the interests of journalists. In response, Radharaman Sharma, the President of the Press Club, emphasized the importance of working in the interests of journalists and journalism. He assured Jagdeesh Chandra that the Press Club would strive to raise the voice of journalists and work according to their interests.

EVENTS!

The Foreign Tour Operators and G-20 countries representatives arrived on Sunday evening at the Palace on Wheels at Gandhi Nagar, Railway Station in Jaipur for G-20 Tourism Expo, which will include sessions and panel discussions, with the presence of the Minister for Tourism, Govt of Raj, Vishvendra Singh, as the chief guest at the inaugural session. They were welcomed by the Chairman, of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC), Dharmendra Singh Rathore and other senior officials.

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra, Founders & Directors, Miss Rajasthan, as they reached the former’s residence to seek blessings on the occasion of their marriage anniversary on Friday. Also present on the occasion was Suryansh.

with a luxurious ambience, aimed at providing customers with an unparalleled experience.

Hashtag Blunt has already established itself as a prominent player in the beauty industry over the last five years, and the new concept of Salon Cafe aims to delight clients with a unique combination of beauty and coffee.

Manisha Pandel, the

DURING THE DAY!

Managing Director of Hashtag Blunt, expressed her excitement at the launch of this innovative concept, which combines two of her passions - beauty and coffee. Various whos who of the city including Gaurav Gaur, Director of Elite Miss Rajasthan, along with models of Elite Miss Rajasthan, were present on the occasion. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

NGO Rights Forum organised the Miss Super Model Worldwide 2023 program in Asia’s largest jail, Tihar Jail. In the program, the winners of Miss Super Model from 2018, 2019, and 2022 wore dresses made by the inmates of Tihar Jail. The 2018 winner, Alexandra Morozova from Russia, during the program, expressed her appreciation for the dresses made by the inmates of Tihar Jail. She couldn’t believe that female inmates at Tihar Jail could create such beautiful dresses. The 2019 winner, Rafa Khojangam from Thailand, congratulated the inmates for their dress-making skills and expressed heartfelt gratitude for receiving a dress as a gift. The 2022 winner, Alexandra May Royales from the Philippines, said that the inmates have great talent and should use their skills to move forward in life and do good work.

DURING THE DAY!

The Incredible India Run organised by Kalpataru Shiksha Samiti and Diganta Saksham Foundation on Sunday by Mahant Balmukundacharya Maharaj of Hathoj Dham. Along with health and fitness, this marathon was organised with the aim of promoting the heritage and culture of Rajasthan, international Kalbelia dancer Gulabo Sapera, Additional PCCF of Indian Forest Service KC Meena, Sunil Gaur etc were present on the occasion.

The festival of Eid al-Fitr ushered in a day of prayers and joy for Muslims around the world on Saturday. After the Ramadan month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits. The start of the holiday is traditionally based on sightings of the new moon, which vary according to geographic location. The fast of Ramadan encourages selfrestraint, God-consciousness, compassion, and collective worship. City First brings to you glimpses from the festival of love and unity, celebrated by our vivid readers.

MLA Kalicharan Saraf inaugurated CC and Asphalt roads in Lal Kothi on Friday. Councilor of Ward 142, Himanshu Jain told that with the efforts of Saraf, CC and asphalt roads are being renovated by PWD in Lal Kothi F block at a cost of 56 lakh 70 thousand.

The G 20 Tourism Expo Golf Event being organised in conjunction with The Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2023 (GITB) aims at promoting Golf Tourism. On April 24 morning, over 50 golfers will play at the Rambagh Golf Course in the Pink City. The participants will include Senior Government Officials, Diplomats, Industry Leaders and lady golfers. This game is on invitation only and is not open to all. The tee-off will be on 24 April. The game will be inaugurated by the Secretary of Tourism, Government of India, Arvind Singh. The South Korean Ambassador, H.E. Chang Jae-Bok will also be playing as will the Secretary General of FICCI, Shailesh Pathak. The 18-hole tournament will be in a Stableford format.

A press conference was organised to promote a new album titled “Marwad Ro Bando” at the Pinkcity Press Club on Friday. The conference included details about the inspiration behind the album and the efforts made to promote the Rajasthani language. The album features popular Rajasthani singer Gyan Singh Rathore.

The 8th Foundation Day of Chetna Gram Sansthan was celebrated at Hotel Golden Tulip Essential, MI Road. The program was graced by Pushpa Satyani as chief guest and Meena Patwa, sarpanch of Goner Panchayat Samiti as special guest. The event began with the lamp lighting and Gayatri Kacholia's Pragya Geet. President of Chetna Gram Sansthan, Vibha Agarwal introduced the sansthan and presented a melodious song on cultured generation.

Ahmad Faiz Mustafa, Aditi Das, Rhea Reji, Nitika Iris Datt, Nandini Ramola Das, Rajnish Das, Elsa (dog) and Pia

Jagdeesh Chandra cuts the inaugural ribbon. Also seen are NK Jain, Manisha Pandel and Poonam Madan

(L-R) Sneha, Gaurav Gaur, Kalpana, Varunavi, Yasheel Pandel,Yashvini, Manisha Pandel and Arpita Singh

(L-R) Sardar Mahender Singh, BL Choudhary, Rishee Miglani, Yasheel Pandel and Vinamra Pandel

Jagdeesh Chandra with Vikas Arya, Omveer Bhargav, Mahipal Singh, Umang Mathur, Dinesh Saini, Radharaman Sharma, Monica Sharma, Sunny Atare, Ramendra Solanki, Anita Sharma and Dinesh Adhikari

Jagdeesh Chandra greeted by BL Choudhary. Also seen are (L-R) Prem Singh Chaudhary, Yasheel Pandel, NK Jain, Vijay Chadda and Uttam Sharma

Hafsa Haroon, Khalida Haroon, Firdous Haroon and Raseeb Haroon Yusra Hakeem

Shoyab

Sattar, Rajak, Sharif, Chhiter, Aamin, Shahrukh, Rahish, Jawed and Yunush

Ghazi Khan

Shrvan, Ayush, Samad and Arjun

Saba Khan

Sahil Bhati Ruhana

Jagdeesh Chandra with Yogesh Mishra, Nimisha Mishra and Suryansh