First India-Jaipur Edition- 23rd May 2023

CONTRIBUTE MAXIMUM IN PARL, ASSEMBLIES: V-P TO LEGISLATORS

Thiruvananthapuram: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday urged MPs and MLAs to “immobilise their remote controls” to contribute their maximum in the temples of democracy.

TAMIL/TELUGU ACTOR SARATH

BABU PASSES AWAY AT 71

SATYENDAR JAIN HOSPITALISED

AS HIS HEALTH DETERIORATES

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Kochi: Veteran actor Sarath Babu (71), known predominantly for his roles in Tamil and Telugu cinema, passed away in Hyderabad on Monday. He breathed his last at Hyderabad’s AIG Hospital.

New Delhi: Jailed former AAP leader Satyendar Jain was brought to Safdarjung Hospital after he complained of deterioration in health. Further details are awaited.

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PM announces development initiatives for Pacific Island nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Papua New Guinea PM James Marape launches a translation of the Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ in the Tok Pisin language of Papua New Guinea, in Port Moresby. C-authors Subha Saseendran and Governor Sasindran Muthuvel are also seen. —PHOTO BY PTI

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NEWLY ELECTED MLAs

TAKE OATH AS K’TAKA

ASSEMBLY BEGINS

Bengaluru: The first session of 16th Karnataka Assembly, after the Siddaramaiah-led Congress govt came to power in the state, began on Monday, for the oath taking of all the newly-elected MLAs. All the 224 newly elected legislators will take oath as MLAs during the three-day session. P5

TEST: BAJRANG PUNIA

New Delhi: Wrestler Bajrang

Punia on Monday accepted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s challenge of undergoing narco-analysis test to ascertain the truthfulness of sexual harassment allegations against the WFI president. P6

JPC NEEDED TO PROBE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ADANI GROUP: CONG

New Delhi: The Congress has alleged that the Supreme Courtappointed expert committee & SEBI have “hit walls” while investigating Adani group’s transactions and stressed need for a joint parliamentary committee probe.

CRUISE CASE: HC

EXTENDS INTERIM

RELIEF TO WANKHEDE

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday extended till June 8 interim protection given to former NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede in a case in which he is accused of demanding Rs 25 crore bribe from superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

AT LEAST 20 DEAD IN GUYANA SCHOOL

DORMITORY FIRE

Georgetown: At least 20 people were killed Sunday in a school dormitory fire in Guyana, with the nation’s president calling it a “major disaster.” “It is horrible, it is painful,” President Irfaan Ali said on Sunday night. P7

DOCU ON PM MODI: DELHI HIGH COURT

ISSUES NOTICE TO BBC

New Delhi: The Delhi

High Court on Monday issued a notice to the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) on a plea by a Gujarat-based NonGovernmental Organisation (NGO) seeking to file the suit as an ‘indigent person’.

Port Moresby (PTI):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed to leaders of 14 Pacific Island countries that India is ready to share its capabilities with them “without any hesitation” and announced new development initiatives in sectors such as healthcare, cyberspace and small and medium enterprises.

Modi made the announcements on the new initiatives at the FIPIC (Forum for IndiaPacific Islands Cooperation) summit.

In his concluding re-

MANIPUR ON BOIL AGAIN

Army personnel and Assam Rifles deployed to ensure the protection to vehicles carrying essential goods from and to Imphal via NH 37 in violence-hit Manipur. —PHOTO BY ANI

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Imphal: Security forces were rushed to Imphal after fresh clashes broke out again on Monday afternoon. Tension gripped Imphal after a mob set on fire houses in the Imphal East district. The Army and the paramilitary forces have been rushed in to control the situation.

Following the arson, the state govt has shortened the curfew relaxation which now ranges from 6 am to 2 pm. Earlier, the curfew was relaxed from 6 am to 4 pm.

OVER 7,500 PEOPLE FROM VIOLENCE-HIT MANIPUR

FLEE TO MIZORAM: OFFICIAL

Aizawl (PTI): Over 7,500 people have fled to Mizoram from the violence-hit Manipur, an official said on Monday. A total of 7,527 ethnic Zos, known as Kukis, have crossed over to Mizoram till 5 pm on Monday. They have taken shelter in eight districts of the state. Kolasib has the highest number of displaced people at 2,685, followed by Aizawl (2,386) and Saitual (2,153), he said.

A section of Meitei and Kuki communities of New Checkon locality of state capital Imphal had clashed, according to police sources. The clashes had started over space in a local market.

CM IN UDAIPUR

marks at the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), Modi said India decided to establish a super-specialty cardiology hospital in Fiji and will assist in setting up dialysis units in all the 14 Pacific island countries.

INDIA A RELIABLE PARTNER OF PACIFIC ISLAND NATIONS: PM

Port Moresby: PM Modi on Monday showcased New Delhi as a “reliable” partner of Pacific island nations as he said those considered trustworthy were “not standing by” the region in times of need, in what is being seen as an oblique reference to China. A friend in need is a friend indeed, Modi told top leaders of 14 Pacific Island nations at a summit, assuring that India is ready to share its capabilities and experiences with the region “without any hesitation” and that “we are with you in every way.”

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Port Moresby: PM Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the highest honours of Papua New Guinea and Fiji, in a rare recognition for a non-resident in the two Pacific island nations. Sir Bob Dadae, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, conferred PM Modi with the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu.

PM MODI ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA; TO HOLD TALKS WITH COUNTERPART PM ALBANESE

Sydney: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Monday for the third and final leg of his three-nation tour during which he will hold talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and attend a community event to celebrate the country’s dynamic, diverse Indian diaspora.

mulls boycott of new Parliament building inauguration

New Delhi: The Congress and several Opposition parties are mulling to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by PM Narendra Modi on May 28, the birth anniversary of Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar. The foundation stone of the new Parliament building was also laid by the PM. That time too, the Congress and many Opposition parites had stayed away from the ceremony.

Why `2,000 note was introduced and why it is being junked, RBI explains

New Delhi: The Rs 2,000 note was introduced in Nov 2016 under Section 24(1) of the RBI Act, to meet the currency requirement of the economy “in an expeditious manner” after the big demonetisation exercise, in which the legal tender status of all Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes in circulation at that time was withdrawn, the Reserve Bank of India has said. “With fulfilment of that objective and availability of banknotes in other denominations in adequate quantities, printing of Rs 2000 banknotes was stopped in 2018-19,” RBI said.

Mumbai (ANI): Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday reiterated that Rs 2,000 notes will continue to be a legal lender, after the Central bank’s announcement that the notes will be withdrawn from circulation. He also said he doesn’t expect a rush in the branches and urged people to not rush to banks.

PIL IN HC AGAINST EXCHANGE OF `2,000 NOTES WITHOUT REQUISITION SLIP, ID PROOF

New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi High Court will hear on Tuesday a public interest litigation against permission to exchange Rs 2,000 denomination notes without obtaining any requisition slip and identity proof. The plea was filed by lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay who mentioned the case before a bench for an urgent hearing Monday itself. But the court declined request and posted it for Tuesday.

DON’T KNOW WHY PM MODI DIDN’T DECLARE MANGARH A NATIONAL MONUMENT: GEHLOT

Ravi Sharma

Udaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot on Monday targeted PM Narendra Modi for not announcing Mangarh Dham as a national monument during the latter’s visit to the area.

“PM Modi had come only after preparing to declare Mangarh Dham as a national monument. For this, he had already

CM Ashok Gehlot lights lamp to inaugurate birth anniversary celebrations of Maharana Pratap in Udaipur, on Monday.

called our Chief Secretary and asked how much land would be re-

quired for this. I had also gone to make an announcement, but don’t

know what was the reason that Modi ji could not declare Mangarh as a national monument.

He only said that Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and MP should together decide what to do in the matter,” said Gehlot while addressing the 483rd birth anniversary celebrations of Maharana Pratap organised by Mewar Kshatriya Mahasabha and Municipal Corporation at Sukhadia Theater here.

CM Gehlot said when he was the Union Min-

ister, the Mewar Complex Scheme was started to develop places related to Pratap. Regarding this, Gehlot told BJP State President CP Joshi, “You get the old file of Mewar Complex recovered from Delhi. Modi ji should think about this so that Mewar Complex can be presented in a new avatar in the coming times. The government may belong to any party, but this work can only be done by a government,” he said. More on P2 & 8

BJP’S “BAD OMEN” REPLY TO RAHUL GANDHI’S ATTACK

New Delhi: The BJP on Monday taunted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with a “crybaby” jibe for his objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the new Parliament building. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said Rahul Gandhi “starts beating his chest” whenever there’s a historic moment in the country.

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G20 event in J&K: Delegates arrive in Kashmir

“Raj’s roads will be at par with those of US by 2024”

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari doing an aerial survey on Monday.

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prosperity of the state. Gadkari said this while addressing the gathering at a foundation stone-laying programme of various development works worth Rs Rs 2,050 crore at Pakka Sarna village in Hanumangarh district.

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that by the end of 2024, the roads in Rajasthan will be like those in the United States leading to the More on P8

PRIME MINISTER MODI CONFERRED WITH PAPUA NEW GUINEA, FIJI’S HIGHEST HONOURS

TENSION IN IMPHAL AGAIN, CURFEW ON Opposition

Hanumangarh: Union

“DON’T PANIC:” RBI GUV DAS SAYS `2,000 NOTES WILL CONTINUE TO BE LEGAL LENDER

CM announces constitution of Veer Shiromani Maharana Pratap Board

Maharana Pratap Board soon, says CM

CM Gehlot also announces development works worth `5 crore for Maharana Pratap’s mausoleum, Rajtilak Sthal and other places

BJP, Cong celebrate Maharana Pratap’s birth anniv together

Shubham Jain

were present on the occasion.

Ravi Sharma

Udaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Monday that by celebrating the birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap every year, the young generation is getting inspired by his sacrifice, valour and bravery.

“The saga of his bravery and sacrifice inspires people not only in Rajasthan but also in the country and abroad to move forward with a sense of self-respect,” said Gehlot while addressing the 483rd birth anniversary celebrations of Maharana Pratap organised by Mewar Kshatriya Mahasabha and Municipal Cor-

CID CB arrests man with fake currency worth `1.41 lakh

First India Bureau

Jaipur: In a major action, the CID CB of Police Headquarters arrested a crook with fake currency notes of Rs 1.41 lakh on Monday.

The police team took this action on Manoharpura-Dausa Highway. Rahul Gurjar, a resident of Manoharpura Todi village, was arrested. The police seized fake notes worth Rs 1.41 lakh from the miscreants. All the fake notes were of Rs 200.

DIG Crime Rahul Prakash told that information was received from the informer that a young man is circulating fake currency notes in the area. After this, a team was appointed to trap the fraudster. The police have arrested Rahul Gurjar and registered an FIR.

poration at Sukhadia Theater on Monday. He said that it is the duty of the present generation to hand over this glorious saga of valor to the coming generations.

The Chief Minister announced formation of Veer Shiromani Maharana Pratap Board at the function. This board will make the young generation aware about the bravery of Pratap. Gehlot also announced to undertake development works at a cost of Rs 5 crore for the development of Maharana Pratap’s mausoleum, Rajtilak Sthal and other places, allotment of land near Meera Medpat Girls Hostel for hostel. He said that an announcement has been made to make Maharana Pratap Panorama at Chavand at a cost of Rs 4 crore, for which work orders have been issued.

Ajmer: The birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap was celebrated by the BJP and Congressmen at the Maharana Pratap memorial in Pushkar Valley, Ajmer on Monday. BJP’s Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore, RTDC Chairman Dharmendra Rathore and other BJP and Congress officials and workers

The birth anniversary was celebrated across the state.

Dharmendra Rathore said that Maharana Pratap was known across the globe.

“Maharana Pratap fought for Mewar till his last breath and even wandered in the jungles. He always advocated HinduMuslim brotherhood,” he said.

Governor Kalraj Mishra while paying floral tribute to Maharana Pratap said he was the first

SPEAKER CP JOSHI INAUGURATES THREE-DAY FAIR IN HALDIGHATI

Rajendra Rathore, Dharmendra Rathore and other leaders of BJP and Congress come together to celebrate the birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap in Pushkar on Monday.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap, Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari pays floral tribute to the statues of Maharana Pratap and Rana Punja in Kumbhalgarh on Monday.

PILOT, KIRODI MEET KOTKHAWDA ACCIDENT VICTIMS’ KIN

Police use force as protesters pelt stones

Babulal Saini

Bassi (Jaipur): The people protested by keeping all the four dead bodies, who were crushed by Thar jeep, at the spot in Kotkhawada on Monday for the second day.

Former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot reached the spot on Monday and met the relatives and people of the deceased. He asked the

people sitting on the dharna to hold talks in the tehsil office, but things did not work

Mother jumps into well with kids in Ajmer, all die

First India Bureau Ajmer: A mother jumped into a well along with her son and daughter in the Loharwada area of Nasirabad. On getting the information, the villagers pulled all three out dead. The police got the bodies of all three kept

in the mortuary of the hospital. The deceased were identified as Bhagwati Devi (32), Kuldeep (12) and Deepika (6).

out. Chaksu MLA Ved Prakash Solanki also accompanied him. People raised slogans

Truck rams into car in Ajmer, 3 killed

Ajmer (PTI): Three people, including a sixyear-old girl, were killed and eight injured after a truck rammed into their car in the Srinagar area of Rajasthan’s Ajmer district, police said on Monday. The accident occurred in the Bawandi village late on Sunday, they said.

against MLA Solanki. The crowd went berserk. Stones were also pelted and the police lathi-charged.

An agreement was reached on the demands of the victims’ families on Monday evening after which the protest ended and 4 dead bodies were removed from the spot in the presence of MP Dr Kirodi Lal Meena who handed over Rs 2 lakh

in cash from his salary.

MLA Vedprakash Solanki handed over a cheque of Rs 10 lakh from CM Chiranjeevi scheme and announced to give his two months’ salary. Dr Kirori also sat on a dharna along with the relatives of the deceased outside DGP Umesh Mishra’s bungalow for not registering an FIR in the Kotkhawada accident in Jaipur.

Two trucks catch fire after collision at NH-62, 1 dies

First India Bureau Nagaur: Two trailers collided face-to-face on Monday morning in Merta. The two trailers burst into flames after the collision. The driver of one trailer was burnt alive in the accident, while the driver of the other trailer got

40 hoppers begin trash collection in Sanganer

First India Bureau

Jaipur: After Murlipura, Jhotwara, Malviya Nagar zone area of Greater Jaipur Municipal Corporation, Mayor Dr Somya flagged off 40 more hoppers for doorto-door garbage collection in Sanganer zone on Monday. Hoppers were sent from Sanganer bus stand to 18 wards and soon 15 more new hoppers will be sanctioned for the zone. Vinod Chaudhary,

Chairman of the Garage Committee and Divya Singh, who contested the

mayor’s election from Congress, were also present. According to the

report received from the JMCG officials, earlier in these 18 wards, door-

to-door garbage collection was done through 36 hoppers.

severely injured. The injured has been admitted to the district hospital in Nagaur.

The accident happened on the outskirts of Chimrani village in Merta City town of the district. There was no divider in the middle of NH-62, where the accident took place.

Rajsamand: On the 483rd birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap in Rajsamand, a three-day fair was inaugurated at Shaheen Bagh in Haldighati, the battle site of Maharana Pratap. The fair was inaugurated by Speaker of Vidhan Sabha CP Joshi. Joshi said that it is because of the indomitable courage and bravery shown by Maharana Pratap while facing many difficulties in life to protect the motherland, was why he is called Pratah Sammeer and Veer Shiromani. “He had an amazing leadership ability to organize and take people of all castes, religions and sects of the society together. I call upon the youth to imbibe the qualities of Maharana Pratap in their personal lives.

2019 LS polls were fought on bodies of our soldiers: Malik

Jaipur (PTI): Former Jammu & Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik again attacked the Government over the Pulwama attack issue, saying the 2019 Lok Sabha elections were “fought on the bodies of our soldiers”, and the then home minster would have to resign had there been a probe into the incident. He claimed he had informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the attack just after the

incident but “he told me to keep quiet”.

“Elections (Lok Sabha 2019) were fought on the bodies of our soldiers and no investigation was done. Had an inquiry been done, the then home minister (Rajnath Singh) would have to resign. Many officers would have been jailed and there would have been a huge controversy,” Satyapal Malik said at an event in Bansur of Alwar district.

Univ of Tech confers doctorate on Mahant of Mehandipur Balaji

Monu Singh Rajawat

Dausa: Mahant Naresh Puri Maharaj, president of Mehandipur Balaji Trust, has been given an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Technology. Many dignitaries and officials, including Education Minister BD Kalla were present in this third grand convocation programme organised by the university. Mahnat Puri distributed Oxford dictionary and Hanuman

Chalisa book to the recipients of degrees.

Puri has been honoured with titles like Bharat Gaurav and

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot along with other leaders holding the idol of Maharana Pratap while celebrating his birth anniversary in Udaipur on Monday.

GIMMICKS: LOP

RAJSAMAND MP DIYA KUMARI PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTE

Sachin Pilot meets the family of deceased on Monday.

MP Dr Kirodi Lal Meena holds protest outside DGP’s residence.

Sant Shiromani Samman by Jaipur’s Sanskriti Gaurav Sanstha at the British Parliament in London.

Mehandipur Balaji Trust President, Mahant Naresh Puri Maharaj being felicitated at the convocation of University of Technology.

Former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik being garlanded at an event in Alwar’s Bansur on Monday.

BJP State Chief CP Joshi, while paying tribute to Maharana Pratap in Gogunda, said, “Those who insult saffron have to be taught a lesson. This time lotus will bloom in Rajasthan.”

CP JOSHI PAYS TRIBUTE

freedom fighter of the country and if any national hero has inspired us to sacrifice everything while fighting for the nation, then it is Maharana Pratap.

GUV REMEMBERS MAHARANA

YOJANA BHAVAN CASH & GOLD HAUL

ACCUSED VP YADAV USED TO GET 2% COMMISSION

The bribe amount was sought for issuing tenders of office equipments

Navin Sharma

Jaipur: Department of Information and Technology joint director Vedprakash Yadav was also a member of the purchasing committee due to being in-charge of the store branch. The investigators revealed that he used to take 2 percent commission in lieu of getting tenders in favour of firms.

The bribe was sought for tenders of Electronic Display, Computer, Printer, Stationery, E Mitra Plus Rural Machine, E-Mitra urban machine and others. Ya-

Selection trial for Para Academy to start from today in Jaipur

REVELATIONS

RELATED TO VEDPRAKASH YADAV FOUND BY INVESTIGATORS

 A 252 meter plot of JDA lease in Parth Nagar Jagatpura is on Yadav’s name found.

 Two plots in the name of himself and his wife on Phagi Road.

 Plot and other plot documents found in his wife’s name in Sushant City on Kalwar Road.

dav also spent huge amount on higher education of children. A Disproportionate Asset case will also be filed against Yadav by ACB. Yadav had initially

 Yadav used the almirah in the basement near his room as a private locker and considered it safe to keep cash and gold in it.

GAJENDRA SHEKHAWAT OPENS BARB, CALLS FOR THOROUGH PROBE

R eacting fiercely over the finding of money in govt office Union Min Gajendra Shkehawat said, “There should be a thorough investigation of the officer of DoIT with whom the cash was found in Yojana Bhavan. On whose instructions the accused officer was working as a store keeper. Many questions are coming in the mind of public. Who were involved in this and for how many years? Where was black money hidden?”

refused to hand over the keys of the almirah, from which Rs 2.31 crore and 1 kg gold biscuit were recovered in Yojana Bhavan, to the police but later confessed the

whole truth after strictness and sufficient evidence. The investigators have found documents of the plots in the search at the residence of Yadav in Jhotwara.

313 vehicle thieves arrested under ‘Gangster Clean Bold’

Satyanarayan Sharma

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: On the announcement of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, for the first time in the state, para sports residential academy will start for the first time in the state. The selection trials for these Residential Para-Sports Academy will start in Jaipur from today. Chief Sports Officer Dwonacharya

Awardee Virendra Poonia said that the academy will be opened in Jaipur and Jodhpur. Athletics, weightlifting, shooting and table tennis are included in this academy. For tennis, 30 male category players will be selected.

On May 23, at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium and Jagatpura Shooting Range, players’ registration, medical, sports skills etc. will be tested for athletics and shooting. On May 24, weightlifting and table tennis will be held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Jaipur: On behalf of the Jaipur Police, a campaign is being run by the Commissionerate Police against terrorism and criminal activities. Jaipur police started an operation from 5 am on Monday. Police teams raided the hideouts of 919 vehicle thieves in Jaipur district. The search operation was carried out under the ‘Gangster Clean Bold’ campaign. Police teams raided the hideouts of vehicle thieves and nabbed the miscreants.

Police Commissioner Anand Srivastava said that 919 vehicle thieves were identified by the Jaipur Police and hideouts of these criminals were busted. The police team of CST, DST and police station jointly

Land use plan of two major areas stuck

Abhishek Shrivastava

Jaipur: The Land use plan of about 2500 hectares of land has been stuck in Shivdaspura and Bada Padampura of Jaipur. The JDA issued notification to implement this plan on 29 April. The notification was to be sent to the Government Press for publication in the Gazette. Meanwhile, the case was stopped after “higher orders”. Although JDA got approv-

al to implement land use plan and acceptance of JDA president Shanti Dhariwal was also there and as UDH minister also was there.

Normally, JDA does not send a file after approval but suddenly due to stay in the case, JDA sent file for approval.

conducted the operation and held 313 criminals. Of these, 240 criminals were arrested under Section 151. Apart from this, police have seized eight vehicles. The criminals are being interrogated.

Mother-daughter raped by neighbour in Jpr, FIR lodged

First India Bureau Jaipur: A case of raping a woman and her minor daughter by a neighbour youth hasbeen reported from the Harmada area of city. While taking a bath, the accused made nude videos of the two. After this, the accused raped both and threatened to make the obscene videos viral. Seeing the daughter in mental depression, the victim’s mother has registered a case against the accused neighbour at Harmada police station.

As per the police, a 37-year-old woman lives with her husband and a 13-year-old daughter. Being a neighbour, the accused frequently visited their house and recorded a nude video of the woman from the window. Later he showed the video to the woman and raped her, distressed from this she reported the incident.

NDSA, MNIT ink MoU for Nat’l dam safety centre

First India Bureau Jaipur: The Ministry of Jal Shakti on Monday signed an MoU with Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur to set up a national centre to ensure the protection of dams from earthquakes and other natural disasters. Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra S Shekhawat said the central govt would provide Rs 30 crore for setting up the proposed centre at the MNIT Jaipur.

According to MoU between MNIT and the National Dam Safety Authority of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the new centre will handle technology development related to structural and earthquake safety of all dams in the country. The central govt is working in mission mode towards the safety and maintenance of dams, a

STATE GOVT HAS BROKE ALL BENCHMARKS OF THE CORRUPTION: UNION MIN SHEKHAWAT

On Monday, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra S Shekhawat targeted the Rajasthan govt and said that the state govt broke all the benchmarks of corruption. “Investigation should have been done properly in the paper leak case, so that even those in white shirts would have come out. ACB has reached till RPSC, but if the government would have investigated even further, those roaming around wearing white kurtas, their exploits would also come to the fore.”

statement quoted Shekhawat as saying. Shekhawat also hailed PM Modi for in-

troducing a law in 2021 to ensure the safe functioning of the dams in the country.—with PTI inputs

‘Jaipur Foot’ makes way into PM Modi’s 12 steps announced for Pacific Islands

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Jaipur Foot, the world famous prosthetic figures prominently in the 12 step programme announced by PM Modi on Monday to propel India’s partnerships with Pacific Island countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, co-chaired a meeting with Pacific Island leaders to discuss ways to better cooperate in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi listed out all the 12 steps announced by PM Modi. Out of this 12

steps, PM Modi announced that in all three special camps for providing artificial limbs to the pacific Islanders the first such camp will be held in Papua New

RTI activist Pathak ‘exposes’ garbage collection vehicle scam in Karauli MC

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Social and RTI activist Ashok Pathak has exposed a scam worth crores of rupees in the name of garbage collection and cleaning in Municipal Council Karauli. He accused Karauli MLA Lakhan Singh Meena, who has been given the status of MoS by making him the Chairman of the Dang Development Board and Aminuddin Khan, the son and representative

ON INTERNATIONAL BIODIVERSITY DAY...

of the Karauli Municipal Council Chairman, in connivance with the Karauli Municipal Council, of looting the money of the Govt. Pathak said that a to-

CM inaugurates jungle safari in Jaisamand

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Several historic decisions have been taken by the state government for forest and environment protection, says Gehlot during the launch

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Udaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday inaugurated

Jungle Safari at Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary through video conference in Udaipur on International Biodiversity Day.

Gehlot said that several historic decisions have been taken by the state government for forest and environment protection. “Continuous development of

wildlife, forest area and ecotourism is being done in the state. With the introduction of Jun-

gle Safari in Jaisamand Sanctuary, along with promoting tourism in Udaipur district, a ma-

jor ecotourism site will be developed in the state and employment opportunities will also be available in the area,” he said. Extending best wishes to all the people of the state on International Biodiversity Day, he dedicated this gift to the people of the state.

Meanwhile, apart from Udaipur’s Jaisamand the Forest Department also started another wildlife safari in Jhunjhunu’s Beed.

tal of 30 vehicles were made available under PM’s Cleanliness Programme out of which 28 vehicles are lying useless but showing full consumption of oil.

Guinea this year. Thereafter, two camps annually will be held in various other Pacific Island countries. The Founder and the chief patron of BMVSS the parent body

In 2022, we conducted a Jaipur Foot Camp in Fiji. In this camp, prosthetic limbs were provided to more than 600 people for free. Friends, the recipients feel as if they have received the gift of life.

—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

of the Jaipur Foot, DR Mehta said that inclusion of the Jaipur Foot in the 12 steps is a recognition of Jaipur Foot as the soft powers of India be leveraged.

from Raj claims of having info about 26/11’

Mumbai (ANI): Mum-

bai Police on Monday said that another suspicious call was received in the Mumbai Police control room last night wherein the caller claimed that he was getting multiple information about the 26/11 attack. As per the police, the unidentified caller claimed to be a resident of Rajasthan.

The police further said that the unidentified caller’s phone is switched off since he

disconnected the call. “Another suspicious call was received in the Mumbai Police control room on Sunday night. The caller said that he is from Rajasthan and claimed that he is receiving multiple calls wherein he is getting information about the 26/11 Mumbai attack,” Mumbai Police said on Monday. Earlier on March 1 too, the Mumbai Police control room had received a call from another person.

Vikas Sharma

Jaipur: Ten medical institutes of Rajasthan got quality certificates under the National Quality Assurance Programme (NQAS) programme of the Government of India. PHC Musaliya, Thathwadi, Falna (Pali), Sardargarh, Agariya (Rajsamand), Artiya Kalan (Jodhpur) and UPHC Talwandi (Kota), Mandia Road (Pali) and Agarwal Farm Mansarovar (Jaipur) received quality

certificates. Every PHC will get Rs 3 lakh for three years. ACS Shubhra Singh congratulated the team for the achievement. Government medical

institutions are evaluated by the Government of India. This evaluation is done in four stages in which in the first stage the institute does at its own level. In the second phase, evaluation is done by the district level team, in the third phase by the state level team. Government Medical Institutes which get more than 70% score are nominated. They are evaluated by special teams constituted by the Government of India.

CM Ashok Gehlot, GS Dotasra, and others during the inauguration of the Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary in Udaipur on Monday.

Officials of NDSA, MNIT Jaipur exhchanging the MoUs in presence of Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shkehawat and MP Ramcharan Bohra in Jaipur on Monday. —PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Arrested miscreants in police custody in Jaipur on Monday.

ACS Shubhra Singh

RTI activist Ashok Pathak, Motilal Shakyawar, and Ashok Meena while addressing the media at the Pinkcity Press Club in Jaipur on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing during 3rd India-Pacific Islands Cooperation Summit in Papua New Guinea on Monday.

Ten medical institutes from Raj get quality certification of NQAS

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BY ANI

Our endeavour on this platform is to move forward while keeping both aspects in mind,

says PM Modi

Prime Minister’s closing statement at the FIPIC III Summit

Excellencies, Thank you very much for your views. We will definitely consider the ideas that have emerged from our discussions. We have some shared priorities and the needs of the Pacific Island countries. Our endeavour on this platform is to move forward while keeping both aspects in mind. To further enhance our cooperation within FIPIC, I would like to make some announcements:

To boost healthcare in the Pacific region, we have decided to establish a super-specialty cardiology hospital in Fiji. This hospital will be equipped with trained staff, modern facilities, and infrastructure, and it will serve as a lifeline for the entire region. The Indian government will bear the full cost of this mega greenfield project.

India will assist in setting up dialysis units in all the 14 Pacific island countries.

Sea ambulances will be provided to all the 14 Pacific island countries.

In the year 2022, we conducted a Jaipur Foot Camp in Fiji. In this camp, prosthetic limbs were provided free of cost to more than 600 people. Friends, the recipients of this gift feel as if they have received the gift of life. For the PIC region, we have decided to organize a Jaipur Foot camp in Papua New Guinea (PNG) this year. Starting from 2024, two such camps will be organized every year in the Pacific island countries.

Through the Jan Aushadhi Scheme in India, more than 1800 high-quality generic medicines are being provided to people at affordable prices. For example, the anti-diabetes medication is available at up to 90% lower cost at Jan Aushadhi Centers as compared to the market prices. Other medicines are also available at a discounted price, ranging from 60% to 90% of the market cost. I propose bringing similar Jan Aushadhi Centers to your countries.

Scientific studies have shown that yoga can be highly effective in preventing lifestyle diseases like diabetes. We propose establishing yoga centers in your countries to pro-

mote its benefits.

The Centre of Excellence for IT in PNG will be upgraded and transformed into a “Regional Information Technology and Cybersecurity Hub.”

A 24x7 emergency helpline will be established for the citizens of Fiji, and we would be delighted to help set up a similar facility in all the PIC countries.

I announce a project for the development of the SME sector in every Pacific Island country. Under this scheme, machinery and technology supplies will be provided, and capacitybuilding programs will be con-

ducted to enhance capabilities.

The project to convert the Pacific Island Heads of State Residences to solar powered ones, was well-received by you all. We will now be converting at least one government building into solar powered building, in all the FIPIC countries.

To address the water scarcity issue, I pledge to provide desalination units for the people of every Pacific Island country.

Continuing our long-term commitment to capacity building, I announce the “Sagar Amrut Scholarship”

scheme for the Pacific Island countries today. Under this program, 1000 ITEC training opportunities will be provided in the next five years.

Excellencies, Today, I conclude my remarks here. I have a special affinity for this Forum. It challenges boundaries and recognizes the limitless potential of human collaboration. Once again, I express my heartfelt gratitude for your presence here today.

I hope that next time we will have the opportunity to welcome you in India.

Thank you!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 3rd Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit at Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea on Monday. —PHOTO

PM Narendra Modi after being conferred with Papua New Guinea Companion of the Order of Logohu by the Governor General Sir Bob Dadae at Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea on Monday.

PM Narendra Modi interacts with alumni of ITEC from across Pacific Island Countries (PIC), in Papua New Guinea on Monday.

PM Narendra Modi being presented with an Ebakl by President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of the Republic of Palau during a meeting, in Papua New Guinea on Monday. —PHOTOS BY PTI

PM Modi underlines importance of free and open Indo-Pacific

PM said Quad - comprising India, Japan, Aus and the US working towards it

Port Moresby (PTI):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underlined the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific for the Pacific island nations and said the Quad is working in this direction.

In an address at the FIPIC (Forum for IndiaPacific Islands Cooperation) summit, Modi also emphasised the need for multilateralism and respecting the sovereignty and integrity of all countries.

The summit took place at a time when China is making efforts to enhance its military and diplomatic influence in the region.

"Like you, we believe in multilateralism; support a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and respect the sovereignty and integrity of all countries," Modi said.

“The Quad - comprising Japan, India, Australia and the United States -- is working towards it”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

PM MODI REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY-BUILDING EFFORTS

Port Moresby (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reaffirmed his support for capacity-building efforts in Pacific island nations, as he interacted with alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme from 14 countries across the region. Modi was here on his maiden visit to Papua New Guinea to host a key summit between India and 14 Pacific island countries to boost bilateral ties. He interacted with ITEC alumni on the sidelines of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) summit. “These ITEC alumni, including government officials, professionals and community leaders, are contributing to their societies using the skills gained in India. PM lauded them for keeping India in their hearts and reiterated his support for capacitybuilding efforts in the region.

Aiming to withdraw AFSPA by 2023 end: Assam CM Sarma

Thiruvananthapuram

INDIAN-AMERICANS TO WELCOME PM WITH UNITY MARCH

Washington (PTI): Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s historic state visit to the US next month, Indian Americans are planning to welcome him with an ‘India Unity Day’ march in 20 major cities across America on June 18.

PM Modi will embark on his first state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in June. The US president and the First Lady will also host Modi at a state dinner on June 22. Some of the cities are Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Columbus, and St Louis.

(PTI): Union Minister Smriti Irani on Monday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stating that if he “remains” in Wayanad, it would suffer the same fate as Amethi in Uttar Pradesh when he was the MP from there. Gandhi was the MP from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency before his conviction and sentencing for two years by a Gujarat court in a criminal defamation case. The Gujarat High Court has reserved its verdict on the Congress leader’s plea for a stay on the conviction.

“The reason for that was that while he was an MP from Amethi, 80% of the people there did not have electricity connections, there was no District Collector’s office, no fire station, no medical college, no Kendriya Vidyalaya or Sainik School.

“Once he left, all these facilities and infrastructure was made possible there. Therefore, if he remains in Wayanad, it too shall suffer the same fate as Amethi.

1st session began for oath taking of new MLAs

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah with MLAs during the first day of Karnataka Assembly session, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Bangalore (PTI): The first session of the 16th Karnataka Legislative Assembly, after the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government came to power in the state began on Monday, for the oath taking of all the newly-elected MLAs. According to Legislative Assembly officials, all the 224 newly elected legislators will take oath as MLAs, during the three-day session, which will also see the election of a new Speaker.

Oath taking of MLAs is underway in the Assembly, which is being conducted by senior

AAP’s rally on June 11 against ‘black ordinance’

New Delhi (Agencies): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday said it will organise a 'maha rally' on June 11 against the Centre's "black ordinance". The ordinance effectively gives the lieutenant governor control over administrative services, negating a Supreme Court order in favour of the Kejriwal dispensation, the AAP maintains. This ordinance shows that the

Centre will impose "dictatorial decisions" like this on the country, AAP's Delhi convenor

New Delhi (Agencies): Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the government is planning to withdraw AFSPA completely from Assam by 2023.

“We are aiming at withdrawing AFSPA completely from Assam by the end of 2023. We will also rope in ex-military personnel to train our police force,” tweeted Sarma.

As a part of the sequel undertaken to bring about police modernization in Assam, Sarma attended the first-ever confer-

CONF WILL BE HELD EVERY SIX MONTHS

T he conference was organised to help the Assam Police Battalions transform them into vibrant bodies capable of meeting their mandate. Delivering his speech, CM Sarma said that considering the important role played by the commandants and Assam Police Battalions, the commandants; the conference will be organised every 6 months.

ence of the commandants at the Police Training Centre in Dergaon.

Patnaik inducts

3 more ministers into cabinet

New Delhi: Senior BJD lawmakers Bikram Keshari Arukha, Sundam Marndi and Sarapda Prasad Nayak on Monday took oath as ministers in the cabinet of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Gopal Rai said at a press conference. He appealed to people to join the rally at Ramlila Maidan.

CONGRESS EXTENDS SUPPORT TO AAP, DECIDES TO OPPOSE CENTRE’S MOVE

New Delhi: The Congress will support Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and will oppose the Centre's executive order on transfers and postings in Delhi in the monsoon session of parliament, which begins in July, sources said. The Ordinance passed late on Friday, overrides a recent order of the SC, which said the elected government is the boss of Delhi, and makes the Lieutenant Governor the final arbiter of the issue.

"ORDINANCE TO INVESTIGATE AAP'S CORRUPTION": BJP ON POSTINGS ORDER

New Delhi: Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi hit out at Aam Admi Party and said the purpose of the Ordinance brought by the Central-led BJP government with respect to transfer of bureaucrats in Delhi is to investigate the alleged corruption of the party. She said, “Ordinance has been brought to investigate the corruption done by them AAP. Those (political leaders) who will come in for their support will also be called corrupt”.

Suffering for being part of Oppn: Patil

Mumbai (PTI): Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party president Jayant Patil, whom the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned for questioning on Monday in a money laundering case, said one faces such sufferings for being part of the opposition. Patil said he was going to appear before the ED and also asked his party workers to maintain peace. The ED has summoned Patil for questioning in a money laundering case linked

PROMISE ACCOMPLISHED

Guru Dakshina

New Delhi (Agencies):

Keeping his promise, the Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar and Dr Sudesh Dhankhar met his school teacher Ratna Nair at Panniannur Gram Panchayat, Kannur district, Kerala on Monday.

Expressing her happiness, Nair told Vice President that “there can’t be a better Guru Dakshina than this.”

During her meeting with the Vice President, Nair remembered

Jagdeep Dhankhar as “a young boy in khaki, sitting in the first row, fully concentrated in

the class. He was a very active, well-disciplined and obedient boy who excelled in all activities

inside & outside the class. He was a good debater, a good sportsperson & good at academics too,” she mentioned.

The teacher welcomed the Vice President with coconut water & also served them homemade idli and banana chips. Though many of her students are in high positions, mostly in forces & police, it is the first time that one of them has reached the 2nd highest constitutional position in the country.

to alleged financial irregularities in the now bankrupt financial services firm IL&FS, as per officials. The 61-year-old MLA was issued the first

summons for appearance on May 12, but he had sought deferment for about 10 days citing some personal and official engagements.

Hundreds of NCP workers on Monday staged a protest outside the Enforcement Directorate's office in south Mumbai against summons issued by it to state party president Jayant Patil in a money laundering case. The protesters claimed the Centre and the ED were indulging in "political vendetta".

TEACHER SUSPENDED FOR CRITICISING SIDDARAMAIAH

Bengalauru: A government school teacher in Karnataka was suspended after he criticised CM Siddaramaiah for his freebie policies in a social media post. Shanthamurthy MG, a teacher from the government school was suspended on May 20 — the same day when Siddaramaiah took over as the new CM. Shanthamurthy had written on Facebook that among the past Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah incurred the highest debts.

most legislator Congress' R V Deshpande as the Protem Speaker.

Will take action against those abusing Gill’s sister: Maliwal

Shubman Gill, sister Shahneel abused on social media after GT’s win pushed RCB out of IPL.

New Delhi (PTI): DCW chief Swati Maliwal on Monday slammed those trolling Shubman Gill’s sister on social media after the cricketer’s ton guided Gujarat Titans to a victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. She said action will be taken against those trolling the batasman’s sister.

“Extremely shameful to see trollers abusing #ShubhmanGill’s sister just because the team they follow lost a match.

Previously we had initiated action against people abusing #ViratKohli’s daughter. DCW will take action against all those who have abused Gill’s sister as well. This shall not be tolerated!” she said in a tweet.

Will be beaten with sticks: TMC’s Nusrat’s remark against Oppn

Kolkata: Trinamool

VP URGES MLAS, MPS TO CONTRIBUTE MAX IN PARL AND ASSEMBLIES

Expressing concern over the growing tendency to “weaponise disruption and disturbance as a political strategy” in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged MPs & MLAs to “immobilise their remote controls” to contribute maximum in Parliament & Assemblies.. He said there was widespread pain and anguish among people over the growing tendency to ‘weaponise’ disruption & disturbance as a political strategy in Parliament & Legislative Assemblies.

Congress MP from West Bengal's Basirhat Nusrat Jahan said the opposition parties will be beaten up with bamboo sticks during panchayat elections.

The actor-turned-politician was addressing a public meeting in her constituency, where she made the controversial statement.

"See what conspiracy they are doing today! They tried many things against people. They tried to intimidate peo-

ple. They played with religion. But nothing worked. In 2021 they said 'is bar 200 par' but they failed and their boat capsized...They are plan-

ning a bigger conspiracy this time. They stopped people's money to Bengal. It's a conspiracy to stop Mamata Banerjee's work for the people.

‘There can’t be better

than this’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, addresses a meeting with Pacific Island leaders to discuss ways to better cooperate in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Monday. —PHOTOS BY PTI

If RaGa remains in Wayanad, it will suffer same fate as Amethi’

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar with wife Sudesh Dhankhar at his school teacher Ratna Nair’s house on Monday.

Trinamool Congress MP from West Bengal Nusrat Jahan

Indian diasporas seek blessings from PM Narendra Modi as he emplanes for Australia from Papua New Guinea on Monday.

Delhi Ministers and AAP leaders Atishi Marlena and Saurabh Bhardwaj with party MPs Sanjay Singh and Sandeep Pathaka address a press conference, in New Delhi, on Monday.

NCP leader Jayant Patil arrives at the ED office after being summoned in connection with a case concerning Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) scam, in Mumbai on Monday.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

16TH KARNATAKA ASSEMBLY

Like you, we believe in multilateralism; support a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and respect the sovereignty and integrity of all countries.

—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

G20 delegates arrive in Srinagar for 3rd tourism working meeting

Srinagar: About 60 foreign delegates arrived here on Monday for the third tourism working group meeting of the G20 countries, the officials said. This is the first international meeting being held in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh — in August 2019.

Officials said the delegates from several countries of the G20 grouping arrived in a chartered flight at the Srinagar international airport in the morning amidst tight security.

They said the delegates were taken to the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), the venue of the meeting, amid heavy deployment of security personnel along the route.

Officials said stringent security arrangements have been made to ensure that the event concludes incident-

Nath slams MP

BJP chief over accusations of anti-Sikh riots

Bhopal: Former Chief Minister and Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath on Monday hit back at BJP’s state unit President V.D. Sharma, a day after he claimed that central agencies investigating 1984 anti-Sikh riots would also frame charges soon against the former. Veteran Congress leader said Sharma made false allegations in an attempt to hide his involvement in corruption. Nath said no one could raise fingers against him in the last 45 years of his political career, and even an inquiry committee on the matter setup by BJP govt has given him clean chit on anti-Sikh riots. He also claimed that the committee was setup by the BJP govt.

free. While the Boulevard Road around the SKICC has been made a no-go zone for the three days, there is massive deployment of security forces on the route taken by the delegates, and the Airport Road to Dalgate stretch, officials said.

They said security has been beefed up across the valley with the elite NSG and Marine Commandos helping police and paramilitary forces to secure the venues of the event, they said.

PAKISTAN USING ISI & TERROR NETWORKS TO DISRUPT G20 MEETING

New Delhi: A report by the intelligence agencies has revealed that Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, ISI, and their agents in India have been pressed into action to defame the country on international platforms and disrupt the G20 meeting in J&K. “The sentiment is highly negative because people are protesting against the G20 meeting and sharing the details on social media platforms. They are using the hashtags like #bharat_jammu_kashmir_chordo and #boycottg20, “ said the report.

INTEL AGENCIES EXPOSE ROLE OF MALIK’S WIFE IN ORGANISING PROTESTS

Indian intelligence agencies have learnt that the wife of incarcerated senior Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik, Mushaal Mullick had also asked the international community to boycott the G20 meeting in Kashmir. Mushaal had even threatened the G20 nations, stating that if they attend the meetings, they would be seen as siding with the oppressor by accepting PM Modi’s invitation to participate in the event. The agencies have proof regarding this.

AND

New Delhi: India’s presidency of the G20 group of leading nations has become mired in controversy after China and Saudi Arabia boycotted a meeting staged in Kashmir, the first such gathering since India unilaterally brought Kashmir under direct control in August 2019. The meeting, a tourism working group attended by about 60 delegates from most G20 countries taking place from Monday to Wednesday.

PAK

Pakistan: As India is hosting the third G20 tourism working group meeting in Srinagar, a frustrated Pakistan has been rattled by the overwhelming response to the summit in the UT. Bilawal claimed the G20 meeting in Srinagar was a “violation of international law”. “India cannot suppress the voice of Kashmiris through a conference. By violating the UN resolution, it is not possible for India to play an effective role in the world,” he was quoted.

Salman Khan, Moosewala’s manager among top 10 targets on Bishnoi’s hit list, says NIA

New Delhi (ANI): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan topped the list of 10 main targets that jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi planned to eliminate, the notorious criminal confessed to the National Investigation Agency, officials said.

Lawrence Bishnoi said that in the year 1998, Salman Khan hunted the black buck, which is considered sacred by the Bishnoi community and to avenge

the hurt sentiments of the community the gangster said he wanted to kill the actor. Bishnoi confessed to the NIA in December last year that on acting on his directions his aide Sampat Nehra had conducted a recce of Salman Khan’s Mumbai residence.

GUJARAT ATS ARRESTS

4 BANGLADESHI, BUSTS AL QAEDA MODULE

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has busted an Al-Qaeda module and arrested four members who hail from Bangladesh but have been living illegally in Ahmedabad, an official said on Monday. They were tasked with raising funds for Al-Qaeda’s illegal activities, radicalising local youths and persuading them to join the terror outfit, said Deputy Inspector General, Gujarat ATS, Deepan Bhadran. They were arrested from different parts of Ahmedabad.

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Chandigarh: Four shooters of the Bishnoi gang have been arrested and six pistols along with cartridges were recovered from them, Punjab Police here on Monday said. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the accused have been facing several criminal cases registered in Punjab and Haryana. “In a major breakthrough, AGTF arrested four shooters of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Six pistols and 26 live cartridges were recovered from the accused,” Yadav tweeted.

Ready to undergo narco test: Punia on Bhushan’s challenge

New Delhi (PTI): Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia on Monday accepted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s challenge of undergoing narco-analysis test to ascertain the truthfulness of wrestlers’ sexual harassment allegations against the WFI president.

The WFI chief in a Facebook post on Sunday said that he is ready to appear for a narco-analysis or polygraph test to prove his innocence.

Responding to this, Bajrang said, “We are ready to face Narco Test but we would also want him (Brij Bhushan) to also face the Test under Supreme Court’s supervision and with live streaming on national television.”

“We would like to see what questions are be-

Giriraj Singh said Mehbooba Mufti an ‘invader like Tipu Sultan’

Patna: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for offering prayers at the tomb of Tipu Sultan. She visited the tomb in Srirangapatna in Karnataka’s Mandya district on Sunday.

“Mehbooba Mufti spreads terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and now she went to the mazar of another invader in Karnataka... I want to say that Tipu Sultan did not fight against the British rulers” Singh said.

Heatwave alert issued for several states for today

New Delhi (ANI): India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Soma Sen Roy on Monday said that a heatwave alert had been issued for today for south Haryana, Delhi, south UP, north MP, Jharkhand, Bihar and Bengal.

“We have issued a heatwave alert for today for south Haryana, Delhi, south UP, north MP, Jharkhand, Bihar and

Bengal. Tomorrow, a heatwave alert is not given for any place other than Jharkhand,” said Soma Sen Roy while talking to ANI. “Yes, there is a strong possibility that is likely,” she said when asked if there will be relief from the heatwave from tomorrow. She said that because of the Western disturbances the heatwave conditions will ameliorate

JOYFUL REUNION

Siblings reunite after 75 years at Kartarpur

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They found out through a social media post that they were siblings separated during the Partition in 1947, Dawn News reported

Lahore (PTI): A man and his sister, separated during the Partition 75 years ago, were reunited at the landmark Kartarpur Corridor, in an emotional meeting made possible through social media, a media report said on Monday. Mahendra Kaur, 81, from India, reunited with her 78-year-old brother Sheikh Abdul Aziz from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir at the Kartarpur Corridor after they found out

through a social media post that they were siblings separated during the Partition in 1947, Dawn News reported.

During the Partition, the family of Sardar Bhajan Singh from the Indian side of Punjab was tragically torn apart

when Aziz relocated to Pak-occupied Kashmir while his other family members remained in India. He married at a young age but always had a longing to reunite with his parents and other family members. The two families discovered that Mahendra and Aziz were indeed estranged siblings after connecting through a social media post detailing the separation of a man and his sister during the Partition.

HYDERABAD: HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED TO BRING RELIEF FROM HEAT

Hyderabad: Hyderabad witnessed heavy rains accompanied by a cloudy sky, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat. The IMD Hyderabad has issued an alert, indicating that more downpours are expected today. This morning, Rajendranagar recorded the highest rainfall of 52.3 mm, followed by heavy downpours in areas like Amberpet and Serilingampally.

ing asked. He has asked for Narco Test of Vinesh and myself. I am saying why only two of us but also all those girls who have filed complaints should also undergo Narco Test,” Bajrang, sitting alongside Sakshee Malikkh and Vinesh Phogat said.

Vinesh on her part said that whole country should know what kind of injustice they have faced for years now.

I am ready to undergo narco test, polygraph test or lie detector test, but my condition is that Vinesh Phogat & Bajrang Punia should also undergo these tests with me. If both the wrestlers agree to undergo it, call a press conference and make announcement. I promise them that I am ready for the test. —Bajrang Punia, Olympic bronze medallist

CRUCIAL READ

INFOSYS TECHIE DIES IN BENGALURU AFTER CAR DROWNS IN FLOOD

Bengaluru: A 22-year-old woman drowned on Sunday after a car she was travelling in with her family got stuck in neck-deep water at KR Circle underpass, just a stone’s throw from Vidhana Soudha.Fire and emergency services personnel saved five others of the family and the driver, with the help of people who had rushed to save those trapped in the flooded underpass. The victim as well as the others were taken to St Martha’s Hospital where doctors declared the woman, identified as Bhanurekha, dead.

POLICE APPREHEND

201 PEOPLE FOR CONSUMING LIQUOR

New Delhi: Delhi Police have apprehended 201 people for consuming liquor in public places, a top official said on Monday. A two-day special drive against public drinking was carried out in Dwarka area on Saturday and Sunday during which the 201 people were apprehended and booked under the 40-A Excise Act, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Harsha Vardhan. According to the Excise Act, anyone caught drinking publicly has to pay a fine of Rs 5,000.

3 KILLED, 4 INJURED AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES IN GANGA IN UTTAR PRADESH’S BALLIA

Uttar Pradesh: Three women drowned while three others were rescued after a boat capsized at Maldepur Ganga Ghat in Ballia city on Monday morning, police said. About 35 people were going across the river in the boat for a ritual when its engine developed a snag and it overturned due to strong winds, District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar said. A large number of people had gathered for the ritual at Maldepur Ganga Ghat when the accident took place this morning, the DM said. The District Magistrate has confirmed the death of three women and said three other women were admitted to the district hospital.

JAILED AAP LEADER SATYENDAR JAIN ADMITTED TO HOSP

New Delhi: Jailed former Delhi minister and AAP leader Satyendra Jain was brought to Safdarjung Hospital after he complained of deterioration in health. On May 15, former Delhi minister Satyendra Jain moved SC seeking bail in a money laundering case against him. He has challenged the Delhi High Court’s order dismissing his bail plea in the money laundering case against him. The HC while dismissing the Satyendra Jain bail plea stated that the applicant is an influential person and has the potential of tampering with evidence.

INDIA REPORTS 473 NEW COVID CASES, 7 DEATHS IN LAST 24 HRS

New Delhi: India recorded 473 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases dipped to 7,623, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday. The number of deaths has increased to 5,31,839 with seven deaths which include one fatality reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,86,934). The active cases now comprise 0.02 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.80 per cent, the ministry said.

Air India and Air India Express to operate special Haj flights

New Delhi (PTI): Air India and Air India Express will operate special Haj flights from Jaipur, Chennai, Kozhikode and Kannur, carrying around 19,000 pilgrims.

The two carriers will fly close to 19,000 pilgrims to Jeddah and Medina in Saudi Arabia from the four cities. Air India, in the first phase, will operate 46 flights from Jaipur and Chennai to Medina and Jeddah, respectively. The first flight was op-

erated from Jaipur on May 21 and the services will go on till June 21.

In the second phase, Air India will bring back the pilgrims to Jaipur and Chennai by operating 43 flights from July 3 to August 2.

“The number of pilgrims scheduled to fly

with Air India from Jaipur is 5,871 on 27 flights while 4,447 pilgrims will be flown by it from Chennai on 19 flights,” the release said.

Air India Express will operate flights from Kozhikode and Kannur from June 4 to 22.

Amitabh Kant, G. Kishan Reddy and Jitendra Singh and Ram Charan along with other officials during the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting, in Srinagar on Monday. —PHOTO BY ANI

Mahendra Kaur with her brother Sheikh Abdul Aziz.

Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh and Vinesh Phogat at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. —FILE

Giriraj Singh

Kamal Nath

—Image for representational puropse only

SHOOTERS

LAWRENCE BISHNOI GANG HELD IN PUNJAB

CHINA

SAUDI ARABIA BOYCOTT G20 MEETING HELD BY INDIA IN KASHMIR

RATTLED BY G20 MEET, BILAWAL BHUTTO CLAIMS ‘VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW’

GRANT OF MORE THAN ` 2,313 CR GIVEN TO GAUSHALAS IN 4 YRS: CM

Ravi Sharma

Udaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, on Monday, inaugurated the Farmers’ Training Centre in the premises of Udaipur Milk Producers Cooperative Union located in Govardhan Vilas. He inspected the Centre and appreciated the development works. Gehlot also addressed cattle rearers at the Milk Day function.

The Chief Minister said that the state government has left no stone unturned in the all-round development of farmers and animal rearers. “In the last 4 years, a grant of more than Rs 2,313 crore has been given to gaushalas, while the previous government had given only 150 crore rupees to gaushalas in 5 years,” he said.

At the function, Gehlot presented a chequeof Rs. 1 lakh to Babulal of Wali Samiti and Rs. 1 lakh to Vardi Bai of Pithalpura Samiti from Secretary Welfare Fund. Under the Saras Ladli scheme, FDs worth Rs 5500 were presented to Yashasvi Kanwar of Toda, Lak-

CM Gehlot lays foundation stone of Global Institute of Jainology and Prakrit Bhawan at MLSU in Udaipur

CM Gehlot to embark on day-long visit to Dungarpur today

Punit Chaturvedi

CM INAUGURATES STATE- LEVEL ART FEST

Udaipur: CM Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the state level art festival organized under the joint aegis of Manikya Lal Verma Tribal Research and Training Institute and Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal at Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal premises. The CM inaugurated the Kala Mahotsav by lighting the lamp at Muktakashi Theater and playing traditional drums. Earlier, the CM visited the art exhibition of tribal students organised at the venue and appreciated the creations. He also inquired about the paintings made by tribal students and called upon artists to further enhance their art skills.

Dungarpur: CM Ashok

Gehlot will be on a oneday visit to Dungarpur district on Tuesday. During this, he will participate in the Pratishtha Mahotsav of Jain community’s Shantinath Jain Temple and along with this he will also inspect the ‘Inflation Relief Camp.’ Preparations are being made by the administration regarding the CM’s visit. CM Gehlot will reach Peeth town of Dungarpur district at 10 am, where he will first participate in the Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav of Shantinath Jain Temple organized in the playground of Peeth School. Gehlot will also address the followers of Jainism. He will then observe the newly constructed temple.

First India Bureau

Udaipur: CM Ashok

shitha of Utherda, Reena of Nandvel and Harshita Patel of Dangikheda for maximum mil collection.

CM Ashok Gehlot on

Monday laid the foundation stone of Global Institute of Jainology and Prakrit Bhawan at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. He

Influenced with govt’s schemes, BJP men joining Cong: Dhariwal

Bhanwar S Charan

Kota: Impressed by the development in Kota and the welfare schemes of the government, BJP workers are also disillusioned with BJP and are joining Congress, said UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal, while addressing the media during the ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo’ ‘Padyatra’ on Monday.

He said that in whichever area the ‘Padyatra’ is reaching, the development work of the area and the government’s welfare schemes are having such an effect that every day more than 2 dozen BJP workers are leaving BJP expressing their faith in Congress. He claimed

The Congress government is going to be formed again and along with the development of Kota, the development of the state in all spheres is my top priority.

—Shanti Dhariwal, UDH Minister

that the Congress government is going to be formed again and along with the development

of Kota, the development of the state in all spheres is his topmost priority.

also took the blessings of Acharya Vardhaman Sagar Maharaj at Panch Kalyanak Mahotsav.

The CM said that this building will prove to

PM Modi likely to visit Sikar on May 30 or 31

First India Bureau Jaipur: Before Assembly polls, the central leadership of BJP has set its eyes on Raj. PM Modi will visit Rajasthan once again.

This time the PM is going to hold a meeting in Congress stronghold of Shekhawati. If sources are to be believed, a big public meeting can be held in Sikar at the end of this month on May 30 or 31.

After Sirohi, PM Narendra Modi may have a public meeting programme in Sikar. However, an official announcement is yet to be made by the party.

be important from the point of view of study, research and knowledge of the origin and development of Jain spiritual philosophy.

After this, at 11 am, CM Gehlot will observe the Inflation Relief Camp in Peeth and the camp organised under the Prashasan Gaon Ke Sang campaign, where he will also address a general meeting along with communicating with the beneficiaries at the venue.

Gehlot during artificial limb measurement and distribution ceremony organised by Narayan Seva Sansthan of Udaipur on Monday said that State Govt is working with commitment for the all-round development of the specially-abled. “An announcement has been made in the budget to open Baba Amte Divyang University in Jaipur, where specially abled will get higher education. on Monday at Hiranmagari Sector-4. “Many disciplines

Rahul, Kharge & Randhawa to discuss Raj issues in Delhi today

on May 24

Aditi Nagar

New Delhi: After Karnataka victory, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s focus is now on Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and he will settle the issues of these states. As per party sources, Gandhi will hold a meeting on the Rajasthan issue before leaving for America. Gandhi is scheduled to leave on America tour on May 31.

Before that, on May 24, Rajasthan Congress in-charge Sukhjinder

FACILITATING DEVELOPMENT

Singh Randhawa will be in New Delhi and he can hold a meeting with coincharges of Rajasthan. Randhawa will hold a meeting with the party High Command after

the meeting. During the meeting with RahulKharge, three Raj co-incharges can also be present. Important issues of State Congress can be discussed in meeting.

are being learned by the specially-abled in the institute. This will prove useful for their future. He has got hopes of moving forward by getting artificial limbs. ,” he said.

During this, the CM announced that the state government will give scooty to Divyang Jaya Mahajan, who made Rangoli of his picture. In the programme, polio-afflicted Jagdish Patel also gave a dance presentation on the Rajasthani song ‘Thank you Jannayak Ashok Gehlot, relief from inflation’ through a wheel chair.

Singhvi made incharge of Shiv Sena in Raj

First India Bureau Jaipur: Chandraraj Singhvi met Maha CM Eknash Shinde on Monday. Shinde has entrusted Singhvi with important responsibility in Rajasthan as Singhvi has been appointed as in-charge of Raj Shiv Sena. Singhvi expressed gratitude to Shinde saying, “Our ideology & BJP’s ideology is same. We will prepare a roadmap for Cong govt’s departure from Rajasthan.”

We did works worth thousand crores without corruption: Gadkari

Laxman Raghav and Kapil Sharma

Hanumangarh: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 6 national highway projects and 7 bridges at railway crossing in a program at Shaheed Omprakash Jyani Stadium in village Pakkasarana on Sri Ganganagar road, about 15 km from Hanumangarh district head-

quarters on Monday. The projects would be constructed at a cost of more than Rs 2,050 crore.

Gadkari also laid the foundation stone of the new construction of Hanumangarh-Kanchian (NH 54) road, the most important project involved in these works, to be built at a cost of Rs 321 crore. Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone virtually by pressing the button.

Gadkari, who started his address by remembering Maharana Pratap on his birth anniversary, said that they want to make a

self-reliant India under the leadership of PM Modi. Gadkari said that he has done works worth Rs 50 lakh crore so far and works worth

No contractor needed to come to meet me. There was no corruption of even a single rupee. We are sincerely working for the country. If we remain in power, good governance and development will be our mission.

Today we have reached 33 kms. From 90,000 kms of highways, we have reached to 147,000 kilometers of National Highways. Green field projects are emerging from areas where there was no road connectivity till date.

—Rahul Kaswan, Churu MP

thousands of crores have also been done in Rajasthan.

He said “If the fate of the farmer has to be changed, then he has

to be made energy giver, which is now almost done. After the food giver, now the farmer will be the energy giver.

‘WITH IMPROVED NHs VEHICLE TYRES OF GLOBAL STANDARDS NEEDED IN INDIA’

Bikaner: Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday, highlighted the need for vehicle tyres of international standards with the improvement in highways and speed. “Vehicle speed has improved with the improved highways in the country, so now we will have to make tyres of international standard. We will soon make norms as per the requirement of international standard tyres so that there is no accident due to tyre burst,” Gadkari told reporters in Bikaner. The Union Minister was in the city to review the progress of Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway.

CREDIBILITY CRUCIAL IN ANY FIELD: GADKARI

Bikaner: On Monday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressed a press conference and said that he believes in politics of service like late Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. “Those who do politics of service do not have to put up posters and banners. Credibility is important in any field. I agree that politics is the instrument of socio economic reform. We are working on it and want to keep working,” he said.

—Laxman Raghav

The greatest changes in nature and life are brought about by invisible, causes outside and within.

State Govt committed to overall development of specially-abled: CM

CM Ashok Gehlot being felicitated by Sushma Arora during the ‘ Dugdh Diwas Samaroh’ at Udaipur Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union located in Govardhan Vilas in Udaipur on Monday. Also seen are Dr CP Joshi, Ram Lal Jat, Udailal Anjana, Arjun Singh Bamniya, GS Dotasra and others.

CM Ashok Gehlot being felicitated with a souvenir during the foundation stone laying ceremony of the ‘Global Institute of Jainology and Prakrit Bhawan’ at MLSU in Udaipur on Monday. Also seen here is GS Dotasra and others.

CM Ashok Gehlot inaugurates the state level art festival at the Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal by beating a ‘Nagara’ in Udaipur. Also seen are Ramlal Jat, Udailal Anjana, GS Dotasra & others.

CM Ashok Gehlot interacts with the specially- abled during the artificial limb distribution ceremony organised by Narayan Seva Sansthan at Hiran Magri Sector-4 in Udaipur on Monday.

—Nitin Gadkari, Union Road Transport and Highways Min

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of 6 NH projects and 7 ROBs worth Rs 2050 crore under ‘Setubandh Yojana’ in Hanumangarh district on Monday. Also seen are Nihal Chand, Rahul Kaswan, Narendra, Ram Pratap Kasniya and others.

Villages will not be prosperous until farmers are energy givers, he says

Randhawa may hold meet with Raj co-incharges

Shanti Dhariwal and Amit Dhariwal interact with people during the padyatra held to mark ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo’ campaign in Ward No.45 in Kota on Monday.

State Congress in-charge Sukhjinder Randhawa participated in huge bhandara organised by Panchayati Raj Minister Ramesh Meena and praised him. BL Jatav, Qazi Mohammad, Deshraj Meena also attended. Randhawa also visited temple built by Meena.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde appointing CR Singhvi as Raj in-charge of Shiv Sena.

While runway fashion often dazzles with its avantgarde creations, incorporating elements of high fashion into our everyday lives can feel like a daunting task. However, with a touch of creativity and a keen eye for style, it’s entirely possible to infuse your wardrobe with runway-inspired looks that are both chic and practical. Runway fashion is renowned for its bold and statementmaking pieces, and incorporating them into your daily outfits can instantly elevate your look.

One of the keys to translating runway fashion to real life is to master the art of mixing high-end pieces with affordable, accessible fashion. Pairing a designer blouse with a pair of well-fitting jeans or teaming a trendy skirt with a basic t-shirt can create a fashionable juxtaposition that exudes effortless style. Runway fashion often showcases an array of vibrant colours and bold patterns and incorporating these elements into your everyday wardrobe can instantly make your outfits stand out. Experiment with mixing patterns and colours, but remember to balance them with neutrals or solid basics to maintain a cohesive look.

Don’t shy away from incorporating unexpected pops of colour through accessories like scarves, handbags, or shoes to infuse your outfits with a playful yet sophisticated touch. Runway fashion often celebrates unique silhouettes and unconventional proportions. While not all avant-garde designs are suitable for everyday wear, you can incorporate elements of these styles through tailored pieces. Invest in a wellfitted blazer, trousers, or a dress that flatters your body shape and enhances your confidence. Incorporating structured pieces with clean lines will add a touch of sophistication to your outfits while maintaining a practical approach. Runway fashion can be an incredible source of inspiration for your everyday wardrobe.

By incorporating statement pieces, mixing high and low fashion, embracing colour and patterns, focusing on tailoring and proportions, and infusing your style with personal touches, you can effortlessly bring the glamour of the runway into your daily life. Remember, fashion is about having fun, expressing yourself, and feeling confident, so don’t be afraid create your own unique fashion story.

City First brings to you the significance of incorporating runway fashion into your everyday life to effortlessly elevate your fashion game and stand out in the urban landscape!

SHUBHANSHI PATHAK cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

For thousands of years, people in the British Isles lived with and depended on wild animals for food and clothes. The land teemed with species such as deer, boar, wolves, lynx and beavers. Then came farming, population growth and industrialisation. Many species were hunted to extinction and their habitats were lost.

Archaeological research reaches back in time to understand how humans and wild animals interacted.

Ancient bones and teeth reveal these complex relationships.

Today, interactions between wild animals and people are often in the news, from urban foxes to tree-felling beavers and wild boars. Even the red deer – the monarch of the glen, celebrated as a symbol of wild Scotland – is facing widespread calls for population control and, on the Hebridean island of South Uist, total eradication.

Deer were a mainstay of British diets before farming and, out on the islands, my research demonstrates they remained an important food source beyond the 15th century. It was only in the middle ages that deer became the preserve of royal hunts and later the favoured prey of fee-paying hunters.

Today they are often viewed as pests by the communities they impact. A combination of factors, including COVID-19 and climate change, has seen deer numbers increase and affect both landscapes and gardens. They also cause accidents on roads and carry the ticks that pass on Lyme disease.

As wild animals, they are not

HOW ARCHAEOLOGISTS CAN HELP US LIVE WITH WILD ANIMALS

In March 2023, the tensions between red deer and locals reached a crisis point on the Scottish island of South Uist. There was a call to eradicate an entire herd of 1,198 animals, as their behaviour was negatively affecting locals. Arguments on either side focused on their history, use and value. As an animal archaeologist, my research has shown that red deer were taken to Scottish islands for food more than 5,000 years ago.

In the absence of any predators, their numbers were controlled through the

killing (and eating) of both

red deer calves and adults. Hides were worked and the valuable antlers, shed annually from stags, were used to create beautifully crafted tools and adornments. Red deer are represented in early art, both on and off the islands. A recent find of spectacular rock art on mainland Scotland has highlighted their cultural importance during this period.

Unlike on most of mainland Britain, deer remained an important island food and thrived up until recently. In the 20th century, new animals were introduced from the mainland.

sis suggests these deer supplemented existing populations and the herds became reestablished.

Over the past decades deer numbers across the UK have exploded from 450,000 in the 1970s to 2 million today – the highest level for 1,000 years. A recent count found that South Uist deer numbers have increased by a third, from around 800 in 2015 to 1,200 today. This pattern is repeated elsewhere, such as in the Isles of Lewis and Harris. At the same time, the prevalence of ticks and the disease they carry has in-

MANAGEMENT

Deer herds clearly need to be managed, but there is a cost.

Culling them requires trained individuals, as well as care to ensure animals do not suffer.

Paying hunters provides some income,

easy it is to work with this material. With only simple tools, saleable items inspired by island heritage and culture can be produced. On South Uist, the estate is looking to process and sell hides, while wildlifefocused deer stalking with cameras can provide new tourist activities.

The deer of South Uist have gained a reprieve. The community voted to keep the herd but in smaller numbers. In the absence of predators, humans need to actively manage such wildlife to maintain a balance. The value of red deer, both alive and dead, must be realised to create a sustainable wild landscape for the future.

The deep history of human interactions with these animals can provide inspiration for their future management. Archaeologists like myself hold this knowledge and by sharing the stories and skills of the past, we can reconnect today’s people with previous generations.

https://theconversation.com/howarchaeologists-can-help-us-livewith-wild-animals-204652

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YOUR DAY

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20

You are very generous by nature and also you are the backbone of your family. Today is a favourable day for business. You may postpone your study plans. You are very fortunate to have a great friend circle. Be careful of the words that come out of your mouth.

LEO

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

You love to live close to your family. Best day to buy gold and silver or any precious metal for investment sake. You are a child at heart and never let this child die. You have a big heart and you always help someone if you can. Video gathering is possible.

SAGITTARIUS

NOV 23 - DEC 22

Your spouse is someone who can do anything for your happiness. You are opportunist and this will make you successful one day. There may be delays in property possession and it won’t effect you. You are happy spending whole day at home. Help your mothers at home today.

TAURUS

APR 21 - MAY 20

You need a break from day to tensions and the way to cope up with stress is to meditate. You must create an environment of understanding at home. You will succeed in any sort of examination if you put your heart and soul to it. Promotion can be expected even if other are not.

VIRGO

AUG 24 - SEP 23

You are a pro in your field and none can beat you. You give tough competition to people. Many people get inspired by you. You will get special treatment from your dear ones. Take stand where you need to, don’t run in the same direction where everybody else is going. Health remains perfect.

CAPRICORN

DEC 23 - JAN 20

Scrumptious food is what you are craving for today. You always maintain cordial relationship with everyone. You workout daily to keep yourself fit. You may start a side business to earn extra money. You are not a jealous kind and you feel happy for others.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

Your spouse may make you spend more than you expected. Fantastic day for investing money in stock market as you can make fortune. You need help on academic front and you should not shy away from asking.

You miss your parents a lot and somewhere fear to loose them.

LIBRA

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

Visit a doctor if you have any doubts about your health. Don’t attack stress even if you don’t have any.

Let go of things that are not in your control. You want to have your own house and you will work hard to make your dream come true. Overall a good day.

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 - FEB 19

You will feel amorous towards your wife. This is the best time try something new with life give yourself a new purpose. Work on your limitations, there can be no better time than this.

You have more opposite sex friends than the same and you may be judged sometimes but don’t care.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

You care about you lover but somehow hesitate in expressing that care. Don’t make friends for money and status rather make friends who will stick with you forever. On social front, you may have to spend some extra money in buying gifts for someone for some specific occasion.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

You make sure to make things work your way. Never demotivate someone even if someone is not capable of doing something. You are most wanted by your friends. You can have romantic affair in office and a serious one. You will invest money in clothes and accessories today.

PISCES

FEB20 - MARCH 20

Spend time talking with likeminded people as it will make you feel good for now. Boisterous behaviour is what everyone needs right now, do whatever you can do to cheer everyone up. You will feel financially comfortable and infact you are in position to invest money in some new venture.

increased.

BLACK FLIP FLOPS

Jennifer Lawrence is definitely one of the most beloved Hollywood actresses who have been known for breaking barriers and speaking her mind freely.

And the Hunger Games actress has done it yet again.

Lawrence has hit the Cannes Film Festival red carpet looking very elegant in a crimson couture gown but she has

Spending time WITH PETS

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is one of the most popular actresses in the South. She is very active on social media and always keeps her fans informed about her life activities. Today, she shared a glimpse of her Monday and it is not a usual work day but instead spending time for herself.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to Twitter and shared a glimpse of her Monday. It's all about spending time with her favourites, pet dogs Sasha and Hash, indulging in a yummy dessert and pampering herself in the

salon. Unlike our boring Monday, the Shaakuntalam actress' Monday looks relaxing and so good. Sharing and cuddling with her furry babies on the sofa, Samantha captioned, "Only Love."

Katy receives BACKLASH

People were long waiting for the finale of American Idol season 21 to know who is going to be crowned as the winner of the reality show and to watch the performances of the finalists. The finale of the reality show saw the special appearance of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bry-

an along with the host Ryan Seacrest. However, it seems that the audience didn't like the outfit opted by Katy Perry during the finale and she received heavy social media backlash for the same. Katy Perry opted for a sexy red ensemble as she took the American Idol Season 21 stage alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Perry donned a

red dress with a sheer skirt and cutout details. The top of the dress stretched across the singer's collarbone with a cutout underneath and then another below her chest. The bottom of the dress was an entirely see-through long skirt which had shiny rhinestones all over.

paired the outfit with the most unexpected shoes. Here is everything to know about the same.

Jennifer Lawrence looked as beautiful as ever as she attended the premiere of Anatomy of a Fall at Cannes 2023. The Oscar-winning actress looked stunning in a crimson Christian Dior couture gown with ruffled details at the bust and corset bustier. An elegant shawl of the same colour was draped across her arms. Lawrence paired her outfit with a diamond choker necklace and subtle makeup along wine-stained lips. She opted

Holidaying in Paris? Perfect treat for Monday

Selena Gomez has been MIA from all social media platforms for over a month now. Well, Selenators will be happy to know that new photos of the Rare singer have surfaced on social media and from the looks of it,

it can be said that Selena is holidaying in Paris. Yes, that’s right! A few hours back, new pictures of Selena Gomez surfaced on Twitter. In the photos shared by Pop Base, the Rare Beauty founder was seen dressed in chic and comfortable casuals as she was spotted at an Italian res-

taurant. Selena was seen donning a cozy, long black bomber jacket with a pair of denim pants and white sneakers. Her hair was left open and she also wore a white headband. The Lose You to Love Me singer was seen posing for a picture as she held a plate in her hands.

Furry friend Gino

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' daughter Malti Marie is already an Internet sensation. Every time the couple drops a picture of their munchkin, it takes over social media in no time. On Sunday, a new picture of Malti Marie surfaced on the Internet and interestingly, it was shared by Priyanka and Nick's dog Gino. They have three dogs - Gino, Diana and Panda, and they have their own Instagram handles. A new picture of Malti Marie and Gino was posted on the latter's account and it is simply unmissable! Gino's handle name reads 'Gino Chopra Jonas'. In the picture, Gino is seen standing with a stick in his mouth while Malti Marie is seen adorably looking at him. The munchkin is seen sporting a grey sweatshirt. It seems like Gino wants Malti Marie to play fetch with him. The picture was shared with a funny caption. It read, "Don’t think she understands Fetch." After the picture was shared online, fans were seen reacting to it. One of the fans wrote, “She’ll get there some day Gino.” Another fan wrote, “Gino is going to be her best friend and protector.” Others were also excited to see Malti Marie and Gino together.

All eyes are on Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal ever since their new film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke was announced. The actors launched the second song from their film titled Tere Vaaste. This one from Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is yet another romantic number that beautifully showcases the romance of Kapil and Somya. Tere Vaaste is a soothing melody that sees Vicky Kaushal de-

affection for Sara Ali Khan, and promise the moon to his lady love. The song captures the sweeping magic of love, with Vicky and Sara’s on-screen chemistry serving as the perfect cherry on top. What makes the tune even more special is its soulful and sublime lyrics. Composed by Sachin-Jigar, with vocals by Varun Jain, Shadab Faridi, Altamash Faridi, and SachinJigar, the track has been penned by

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Jennifer Lawrence

Katy Perry

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Sara Ali Khan

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CELEBRATIONS & GREETINGS!

Jagyasi, Bharat Vaishnav, Purushottam Vaishnav, Dharmendra Rathore, Maruti Nandan Vaishnav, Bhavna Vaishnav and Nandini Vaishnav

Dr Jagdeesh Chandra made a visit to Pushkar, where serenity and spirituality unites, to offer his congratulations to Maruti Nandan Vaishnav and his wife Bhavna Vaishnav, as the couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Monday. Maruti Nandan Vaishnav is the younger brother of Purushottam Vaishnav, Director, Zee Media Corporation Limited. During his visit, Dr Chandra conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the entire Vaishnav family and expressed his hope for their future prosperity. RTDC Chairman

Dharmendra Rathore and Manoj Jagyasi Chief Business Officer & Strategic Advisor, Bharat24- Vision of New India were also present on the occasion and wished the couple more success and good health. Furthermore, Pushkar is currently adorned with lush green mango orchards, showcasing the natural beauty of the season, which Dr Chandra took time to appreciate during his visit.

FASHION FOR THE scorching summer heat

Jagdeesh Chandra with Ziauddin Khan

Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Ziauddin Khan of the First India family as he reached the former’s residence to seek blessings on the occasion of his birthday on Monday, as his birthday was on Sunday, May 21.

DURING THE DAY!

In a series of net theat programs, ‘Vikalp Natya Sangathan’ presented a play titled ‘Badi Dadi Ek Virangana’ written and directed by senior playwright SN Purohit, leaving a lasting impact on the audience on Sunday. Rajendra Sharma ‘Raju’ from Net Theatre informed that the evening was dedicated to Paramanand Ramdev, a playwright from Jodhpur. The play revolves around the lives of the families of martyred soldiers in the Indian Army.

Millets awareness CAMPAIGN

CITY FIRST

Agroundbreaking campaign to promote millets globally was launched through a virtual ceremony by a coalition comprising two major international Rajasthani organisations, RANA (USA) and RAJKOV (Australia), in collaboration with the Government of India on Sunday in Sydney. The event marks another significant stride towards PM Narendra Modi’s vision of passing down the usage of millets to future generations.

CITY FIRST

Jaipur Model’s Summer Grace event was held to assist Pink City girls in finding the perfect makeup and clothing options for the scorching summer heat at the Grand Uniara. The event featured a portfolio workshop and showcased the talents of designer Nitesh Nandwani and beauty expert Harsha Bhati. Nandwani captivated the audience with a

stunning display of vibrant, lightweight fabrics in shades of purple, green, pink and blue. These fabrics not only offered relief from the sweltering temperatures but also added a touch of style to the attendees’ wardrobes. Bhati, the esteemed beauty expert, shared her expertise in achieving a cool shimmer makeup look that is ideal for college-going and working girls. She provided valuable tips on achieving a radiant complexion, soft eye makeup, shaded lips, and pro-

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

On the occasion of Maharana Pratap’s 483rd birth anniversary, Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, the descendant of Maharana Pratap, led a special commemoration event at the Maharana Pratap Memorial Committee in Moti Magri. The ceremony included prayers, offerings and tributes to honour the iconic historical figure. Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, serving as the President of the Maharana Pratap Memorial Committee, assembled a group of knowledgeable Vedic scholars to conduct the rituals. A significant highlight was the worship of Maharana Pratap’s horse statue, known as Chetkarud, which was accompanied by the chanting of Vedic hymns. A total of 483 kg of laddoos were offered as prasad to Pratapi Pratap. Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar emphasized the enduring importance of Maharana Pratap, stating that his dynamic life serves as a beacon of ideal life values and moral duties, transcending time.

tection against sunburn and sweat during the sum mer months. The event showcased the talents of several Jaipur models, in cluding Monica, Rajbala Kanwar, Pahl Kanpani, Va diti Singh, Kiran Chauhan, Khushi Sisodia, Arpita Puniya, Neha Prajapat, and Bhavna Bhati. The cinematog raphy was skillfully handled by Raj Sogara, while Suhana Khan was responsible for capturing the mesmerizing moments through her pho tography.

During the virtual ceremony, V Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs, Govt of India, unveiled a poster featuring PM Modi’s portrait and inspiring quotes about millets. Dr Prem Bhandari, President of Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) and Jaipur Foot USA, along with Ravi Sharma, President of RajKov (Melbourne, Australia), graced the occasion. Various dignitaries, including PARAM founder and President Dr Ravi Murarka, Prof.

Pratap Rajpurohit, former VP of RANA Canada, Vishal Mehta, a prominent community welfare leader, and key representatives from RajKov, also participated in the event. Dr Prem Bhandari elaborated on the achievements and initiatives undertaken by the coalition in raising awareness about millets worldwide. Their efforts encompassed workshops, conferences, social media campaigns and educational materials aimed at encouraging individuals, communities and policymakers to adopt millets in their diets and agricultural practices. He highlighted

the recent launch of an all-millets menu at Restaurant SAAR in New York. The comprehensive awareness campaign, initiated by India, has gained global attention as events and programs are scheduled throughout the year. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Governing Bodies and the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly have endorsed the proposal to recognise 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The movement signifies a significant step towards a sustainable future and healthier lifestyles worldwide.

Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan

Bollywood actors Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan came for the promotion of their film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke in Raj Mandir and launched a new song of their film, ‘Tere Vaaste’.

During the song launch, Vicky Kaushal shared that he likes Rajasthan very much. That’s why he got married here and now they will visit Pinkcity.

A Job Seminar by Oberoi Group of Hotels in collaboration with the Army Wives Welfare Association was conducted on Monday at Sapta Shakti Auditorium, Jaipur Military Station. As per MoU signed between President AWWA and CHRO, Oberoi Hotels and Resorts; the interactive session aimed at discussing potential recruitment and employment opportunities available in the hospitality sector for the wards of army personnel. Natasha Mehta, Senior Faculty, OCLD, New Delhi briefed about STEP (Systematic Training and Education Programme). Which is a fully funded 3-year course and provides a Bachelor of Tourism Management degree from IGNOU, the course is designed for class 12th pass-out students between the age bracket of 18-20 years. Attended by 450 enthusiastic students of Army Public School, the session was highly informative and interactive.

The grand wedding ceremony of Kamleshi, daughter of Kamla Devi and Bharatlal Meena with Vijay, son of Keshar Devi and Rameshwar Dayal Meena took place at Harivan Marriage Garden, Jaipur on Sunday.

Kamleshi is the niece of Naval Kishore. Mahendra Chaudhary (Retd. IPS), Girraj Meena (Retd. IPS), Gajender Singh and Naval Kishore Meena (PRO JDA) were also present on the occasion.

Lazaro, a new food delivery app disrupts the industry by providing restaurants with a low-commission platform and empowering them to build sustainable businesses. Launched in Hyderabad and looking to expand in further cities. Founded by Dinesh Kumar Gurrapusala, the app aims to break away from the duopoly of Swiggy and Zomato, offering an alternative for restaurants seeking more competitive rates and faster payments. With over 2K restaurants already on board, Lazaro enables restaurants to log orders for food delivery without paying any commission, allowing them to price their menus more competitively. One of the key features of Lazaro is its direct payment system, which ensures that restaurants receive their dues instantly and directly into their own bank accounts. It also offers a Softwareas-a-Service (SaaS) platform that automates the order workflow, enabling restaurants to efficiently manage their orders. Dinesh Kumar, the founder of Lazaro, expressed his ambitious plans for the app, stating, “We are working with a plan of onboarding over 20,000 restaurants by the end of 2023. Our next step is to take Lazaro to both metro and non-metro cities across India.”

(L-R) Arpita, Neha, Vaditi, Kiran, Bhavna, Pahal, Khushi, Rajbala and Monika

Khushi and Bhavana

Dr Prem Bhandari and V Muraleedharan with others during the virtual meeting

—PHOTOS BY SUNIL SHARMA

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Nandini Vaishnav, Purushottam Vaishnav, Maruti Nandan Vaishnav and Bhavna Vaishnav Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Maruti Nandan Vaishnav, Bhavna Vaishnav, Dharmendra Rathore and Purushottam Vaishnav Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Manoj

Maruti Nandan Vaishnav and Bhavna Vaishnav Jagdeesh Chandra appreciating the green mango orchard

—PHOTOS BY ANAND SHARMA

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Zakir, Mahendra Chaudhary, Girraj Meena, Kamleshi & Vijay, Gajender Singh & Naval Kishore Meena

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO