First India-Jaipur Edition-25th April 2023

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SHAH: RESERVATION BASED ON RELIGION UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Hubballi: HM Amit Shah on Monday said reservation based on religion was unconstitutional, and asserted that BJP would implement quota formula adopted by CM Basavaraj Bommai-led govt in K’taka.

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YS SHARMILA DETAINED FOR SLAPPING POLICE OFFICER

P5 Hyderabad: YS Sharmila, the leader of YSR Telangana Party and sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, was detained on Monday after she manhandled police personnel during a protest.

PEOPLE HAS TRUST ON BJP’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA: NADDA

Chikkaballapura: JP Nadda on Monday began his 3-day visit with a roadshow in Chikkaballapura. He said that massive turnout at roadshow is a clear indication of the people’s faith in our devp agenda.

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MODI’S ‘SMART PANCHAYATS’ MISSION

PM Modi lays foundation and dedicates to nation projects worth over `17,000 crore

Moni Sharma

Rewa/Kochi: PM Nar-

endra Modi addressing the Panchayati Raj Diwas celebrations in MP’s Rewa on Monday said that the BJP government ended “injustice” done to the villages by the previous administrations which “ignored and avoided spending money in the rural areas”.

Modi said Panchayati Raj institutions fulfill the development aspirations of our citizens while promoting the spirit of democracy. Meanwhile, addressing youth rally in Kochi following a mega road show, PM Narendra Modi pitched for a BJP government in State. P5

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

z Inauguration of integrated eGramSwaraj and GeM portal

z Distribution of over 35 lakh SVAMITVA Property Cards

z ‘Griha Pravesh’ of over 4L beneficiaries under PMAY–G

z The foundation stone of various railways, development projects over `2,300 crore laid

z The foundation stone of projects over `7,000 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission

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Melbourne:

CRUCIAL READ

FLIGHT CATCHES

FIRE IN ONE ENGINE

AFTER TAKING OFF

Kathmandu: A Dubaibound aircraft with nearly 150 people on board on Monday reported a problem in one of its engines soon after taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport here, according to airport sources. The FlyDubai aircraft heading towards Dubai returned back.

PAKISTAN-BORN

AUTHOR TAREK PASSES AWAY AT 73

New Delhi: Pakistani origin author and activist Tarek Fatah, 73, passed away on Monday. “Lion of Punjab. Son of Hindustan. Lover of Canada. Speaker of truth. Fighter for justice. @ TarekFatah has passed the baton on, his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him,” his daughter Natasha Fatah tweeted.

Since 2014, the country has taken up the cause of empowerment of its panchayats and the results are visible today. After 2014, the budget allocated for panchayats, which was earlier less than `70,000 crore, has been increased to `2 lakh crore.

Operation Kaveri!

WAR-HIT SUDAN

New Delhi (FIB): Operation Kaveri, to bring back Indians stranded in conflict-hit Sudan, is underway and 500 citizens have already reached Port Sudan and INS Sumedha will bring

CM LAUNCHES CAMPS FOR MEHANGAI RAHAT WITH...

Guarantee!

z The camps will be organised across the State till June 30

Dr Rituraj Sharma and Dimple Sharma

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched his government’s flagship initiative ‘Mehangai Rahat’ camps from Mahapura Gram Panchayat in Jaipur on Monday. These camps will be organised across the state from April 24 to June 30 so that benefits of various welfare schemes of state govt reach beneficiaries.

Gehlot said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had focused on issues like inflation and unemployment in his ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ and those issues were considered while making the state budget. More 13.94 lakh guarantee cards were distributed & over 3L families were benefited under camps by Monday evening. Addressing event, Gehlot said inflation is affecting people and that is why State govt is providing relief by providing LPG cylinders at `500 under Ujjwala Yojna. More on P8

z More 13.94 lakh guarantee cards distributed on first day

them back home, said external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday.

“Our ships and aircraft are set to bring them back home. We are committed to assisting all our brethren in Sudan,” tweeted Jaishankar on evacuation.

WFI SEXUAL HARASSMENT ROW

#MeToo Protest: Wrestlers knock SC door

First India Bureau

New Delhi: India’s top wrestlers on Monday approached the Supreme Court seeking a fair probe into the sexual harassment complaints against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers, protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, say that they will remain at the protest site till police file

WFI POLLS POSTPONED, IOA TO CONDUCT ELECTIONS UNDER A NEUTRAL BODY WFI scheduled general polls in May has been postponed. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on Monday asked IOA to appoint a neutral body to conduct a free and fair election, also appointing an OC for WFI after allegations of sexual harassment were made against President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, officials, and coaches of Federation.

We will not believe anyone blindly. Last time we were misled. We hope this time there is no politics in this case.

an FIR in the case. Bajrang Punia said “all parties are welcome” to

—Vinesh Phogat

join them, they won’t back down till action is taken against BJP MP.

Rajasthan is the first State in the country where schemes are available through which the impact of inflation on people can be reduced. —Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister

Peegate again: Indian man held for urinating on co-pax

New Delhi: An Indian man on a New YorkNew Delhi American Airlines flight allegedly, under the influence of alcohol, urinated on another passenger during an argument on Sunday.

The airlines recorded the statements of the

‘MODI SURNAME’ DEFAMATION CASE

Patna HC stays proceedings against Rahul till May 15

New Delhi (FIB): Patna HC stayed proceedings before a trial court here against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with his alleged remarks against those having “Modi” surname. Justice Sandeep Kumar stayed the proceedings saying since Rahul Gandhi has already been convicted in a similar case by a Gujarat court, he cannot be put on trial for same offence again.

OTHER COURT NEWS

z Apex Court has dropped contempt proceeding against Lalit Modi after he unconditionally apologised for his remarks against judiciary in social media posts.

z SC on Monday agreed to hear on April 28 a plea seeking an independent probe into killings of Atiq, Ashraf.

z Day after arrest, Punjab and Haryana HC dismisses as infructuous plea pertaining to Amritpal Singh.

z SC transferred all FIRs against comedian Munawar Faruqui, lodged against him for hurting religious sentiments, to Indore in MP.

co-passengers onboard and handed over the accused to law enforcement officials, the country’s aviation regulator, the DGCA, said, adding that an FIR has been lodged in the case. This is the third such incident in the recent past.

3 CHARRED TO DEATH AS TWO TRUCKS COLLIDE

Mukesh Mathrani

Barmer: Three people were charred to death while another was critically injured after two trailer trucks caught fire following a collision in Rajasthan’s Barmer district in the early hours on Monday, police said. The incident occurred at around 4 am in the Alpura village near the Gudamalani Laduram petrol pump. The injured person was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. According to police, two trailers collided in the morning on the highway while transiting from Bikaner to Sanchore, trailers caught fire after collision. P7

“All parties are welcome” to join, says Bajrang Punia

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik address the media personnel at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday.

(T) CM Ashok Gehlot smiles and greets people during inauguration of ‘Mehangai Rahat Camp’ at Mahapura village of Sanganer, Jaipur on Monday. CM Ashok Gehlot hands over guarantee card to a woman.

Like Northeast and Goa, Kerala will also accept BJP in coming days, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi interacts with MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan during Panchayati Raj Diwas celebrations, in Rewa on Monday.

HAI TO MUMKIN HAI...’ PAKISTANIS IN AUSTRALIA HAIL PM NARENDRA MODI

Members of various religious communities, including Muslims and Christians in Australia praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event held in Melbourne for his “ability to respect all communities.”

PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI DURING A ROADSHOW IN KOCHI ON MONDAY.

—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

Around 500 Indians have reached Port Sudan for the evacuation, says MEA

India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate the Indian Nationals stranded in Sudan on Monday. Ship, aircraft were also deployed.

PM MODI DONS ‘MUNDU’!

MALI COMMUNITY’S PROTEST CONTINUES

United on demands, divided on protest

Agitators from Mali community continue to block NH-21 being adamant on their demand of separate 12% quota

Ravi Katara

Bharatpur : Members of the Mali community, who have been blocking the JaipurAgra National Highway demanding 12 per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutions, announced to lift the blockade but to continue the movement. The decision was taken on Monday after 16 people, including the leaders of the movement Murari Lal Saini and Shailendra Kushwaha, were released from the jails of Saver and Karauli.

Murari Lal Saini announced in the evening that we are vacating the highway but the movement will continue. “We will sit 500 meters away from the highway. A com -

Murari Lal Saini, other community leaders released from jail say that they will protest 500m away from highway

Public will give ‘relief’ forever to Cong Govt: CP

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: Taking a dig at the Congress govt for organising inflation relief camps, BJP State President CP Joshi on Monday said that the public has decided that now the Congress govt will be given relief forever.

He said that State has become number one in crime, paper leak incidents are happening and the govt has no answers to it. Referring to the recent arrest of Rajasthan

CM

mittee will be formed which will go to Jaipur and hold talks with the government regarding reservation. We will go to Jaipur and talks will happen,” Saini said. A 21-member committee was formed on Monday evening for talks with the govern -

ment.

On this, most of the agitators opposed vacating the highway and asked to stay on the highway till the talks were held. The agitators, however, continued to sit on the highway with sticks in hands.

GOVERNOR’S SOCIAL CONCERNS!

Illegal 2-storey large commercial building sealed in Zone-9 of JDA

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The Jaipur Development Authority on Monday sealed an illegally constructed twostorey large commercial building in Zone-9.

The building was constructed without permission and approval of JDA in the unapproved Rampratap Colony. The illegal commercial building made by taking out 03-03 feet balcony in the road boundary on zero setback. Action was taken for concrete sealing of the building

and illegal constructions done by erecting pillars on top of it. The road boundaries of the residential colony were made encroachment

free, said Chief Controller of Enforcement Raghuveer Saini.

The landowner was issued a notice on January 4 under Section 32, 33 of the JDA Act and the illegal construction was stopped and banned to remove the said large scale illegal construction. In spite of this, the illegal construction was not removed by the landowner. The answer received from the builder regarding the large illegal construction of serious nature was found unsatisfactory.

GEHLOT APPEALS MALI COMMUNITY TO OPEN HIGHWAY AND NEGOTIATE WITH THE STATE GOVT

CM Gehlot appealed to the agitators to open the highway and come forward for talks with the govt. “I would like to appeal to the people of the Mali community to have some patience and come here to talk. Blocking the highway is not a good thing. Their legitimate demands will be accepted. I will appeal to them to remove the jam and negotiate with the govt,” Gehlot told the media here on Monday. Gehlot asked the agitators to meet Minister Tikaram Jully. “Now, even Rahul Gandhi is saying that there should be a census done on caste basis,” he added. CM Gehlot also belongs to the Mali community.

Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Babulal Katara in a paper leak case, Joshi said that corrupt people were

RCDF creates record by selling

32.86L litres Saras milk in a day

On January 10, a record was made by collecting 52.51L litre milk

Kashiram Choudhary

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation has created a new record in milk sales by selling 32.86 lakh liters of Saras milk in a single day on April 22. Earlier, on January 10, a record was created by collecting 52.51 lakh litre of milk.

RCDF Administrator and Managing Director Sushma Arora said that this has been the highest sale of milk in a single day in the federation’s 45-year history. There has been an increase of

more than 20 percent in the marketing of Saras milk in the financial year 2022-23.

In the financial year 2021-22, where an average of 18.74 lakh liters were sold per day, in 2022-23, it has increased to an average of 22.47 lakh liters per day. Arora expressed hope that the consumption of milk and other liquid milk products will increase in summer. With this, the milk marketing of the RCDF will be increased further.

Sanitation staff announce strike across Rajasthan; JMCG mayor calls meeting

Bharat Dixit

Jaipur: The sanitation workers of Valmiki Samaj across the state have announced to go on an indefinite strike from Tuesday against the release of notification for recruitment of sweepers with reservation for different classes. They are demanding that candidates from Valmiki community should be given priority and there should be no reservation for other communities in the res-

ervation. This decision to go on strike was taken by the people of Valmiki Samaj at JMC Greater’s Headquarters today. It

was unanimously decided in meeting that recruitment on the pattern of 2018 would not be allowed.

283 tour operators from 56 countries gather in Jpr

Nirmal Tiwari

Jaipur: On the second day of the 12th edition of Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB), the exhibition at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC) in Sitapura was inaugurated. The exhibition opened with the cutting of the ribbon by Director General, Tourism, Government of India, Manisha Saxena, Principal Secretary, Rajasthan Tourism Department Gayatri

Rathore, Past President, FICCI, Dr. Jyotsna Suri and Chairperson, FICCI Tourism and Culture

Committee & MD, SITA, TCI, & Distant Frontiers Dipak Deva. Throughout the day there were

power packed BuyerSeller pre-scheduled B2B meetings. Held after a gap of 3 years, 283 tour operators from 56 countries and State Tourism Board representatives from 9 states are participating in the event. During an interaction between foreign buyers and the Department of Tourism, ACS, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Shikhar Agarwal highlighted the sustainable and eco-friendly tourist

destination in the state. He said that last year Ranthambore alone received 5 lakh tourists generating a revenue of Rs 45 crore. Talking about leopard safaris, he said that while Jhalana is already well known, Amagarh leopard reserve has also started recently and now another leopard safari will start in Maila Bagh – giving Jaipur as many as 3 leopard safaris. The session was moderated by Rashmi Sharma.

made members of RPSC and the sanctity of the institution was hurt.

“Today the youth of the state is feeling cheated. The govt has broken the dreams of the youth,” he told reporters at the party office here. He also targeted the state govt over clashes between two communities in Tonk’s Malpura town on Sunday saying that it was the clear reflection of the govt’s appeasement policy.

Joshi also took a meeting regarding the preparations of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat birth centenary year programmes.

50% voting in Youth Congress Polls found fake: Sources

First India Bureau Jaipur: A fresh controversy has erupted in the recently concluded elections of the Rajasthan Youth Congress. According to the sources, half the votes were found fake after scrutiny.

Meanwhile, JMCG Mayor Dr Somya on Monday called an emergency meeting over the issue of strike by the sanitation staff. The Chairmen of the three sanitation committees were present in the meeting. Mayor issued directions regarding cleanliness in the city in wake of the strike. She asked for the help of common people also if needed. She also appealed to the councillors to do social work for cleanliness for 2 hours.

Of the 19 lakh votes cast in elections, nearly 9 lakh votes were found to be fake, which amounts to nearly 50% votes. Sources also informed that there are four probable names for the post of president of the Youth Congress President. Yashveer Shura, Sudhindra Mund, Abhimanyu Poonia and Satveer Chowdhary are for the post of president.

It is believed that the new president will be from the OBC community. The results of the elections are likely to be declared in the second week of May.

Gurjars to hold Hunkar Maharally on June 25

Jaipur (FIB) : The assembly elections in Rajasthan will be held by the end of this year. Sighting the opportunity, many communities in the state have started showcasing their strength with different demands.

Recently, a large number of people from communities including Brahmin, Rajput, Jat, Nath travelled to the state capital. In this series, Gurjar Hunkar Maharally will be held at

Mansarovar VT Road ground on June 25 with their seven demands including the inclusion of Gurjar Reservation Bill in the Ninth Schedule. The Gurjar community will propagate a message of solidarity by including different sub communities within the Gurjar community. In a meeting held at a hotel in Gopalpura on Monday, a press conference was held in support of seven-point demands of the community.

Manisha Saxena cutting the ribbon at JECC in Jaipur on Monday. Gayatri Rathore, Jyotsna Suri, and Dipak Deva are also seen.

Sanitation staffers staging their protest against the implementation of reservation system in recruitment at JMCG HQs on Monday.

The agitators block Jaipur-Agra Highway by putting barrier in form of bricks in Bharatpur on Monday. Ram Lal Saini, being garlanded by Mali community members upon his release from the jail on Monday.

Chandrashekhar, CP Joshi, and Sardar Ajay Pal Singh during the review meeting at the BJP HQs in Jaipur on Monday.

The locals from the surrounding villages are supplying ‘Sharbat’ to the agitators to help them beat the heat at the protest site.

Governor Kalraj Mishra started the Parinda distribution campaign from the Raj Bhavan premises on Monday under the aegis of Saloni Charitable Trust. Gokuldas Maheshwari and Dr. Kaustubh Dadhich of the trust were also present on this occasion.

Ghazal singers from Jaipur, Hussain Brothers namely Ustad Ahmed Hussain and Ustad Mohammed Hussain paid a courtesy call on Governor Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhavan on Monday after being honored with Padma Shri award.

RCDF MD Sushma Arora

ONE COMES OUT VICTOR, ANOTHER LOSES BATTLE TO JAB WORTH `16 CR

Baby with ‘hole in heart’ gets new life under Chiranjeevi

Vikas Sharma

Jaipur: A team of doctors at SMS hospital gave new life to 1.5-yearold Tanishq after a complicated operation free of cost under the CM Chiranjeevi Yojana.

Tanishq was suffering from down syndrome along with a hole in his heart. Before coming to SMS hospital, the relatives got him treated at many hospitals, but everywhere the operation was refused citing age factor.

In such a situation, the family members contacted CTVS surgeon Dr Hemlata Verma at SMS hospital. Dr Verma said that in this disease the blood starts flowing from the heart to the lungs through the

Both Centre, State Govts fail to procure jab for Tanishq, kid dies

Vikas Sharma

BJP may win State polls with Raje as CM face: Satyapal Malik

WHAT IS SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY (SMA)

hole in the heart. Due to this the pressure in the lungs becomes very high. If the operation gets delayed, impure blood starts flowing in the opposite direction and when the condition worsens, blood starts coming out from the internal organs. Dr Verma said that

usually heart hole operation is done immediately in new born children but the age of this child was a bit more. There is a lot of risk in this type of operation but with the consent of the family members the operation was done and now the child is recovering slowly.

4 held for IPL betting, `70L cash, cars seized

Satyanarayan Sharma

Jaipur: DST South and Muhana police station team arrested four miscreants red-handed for betting on IPL matches.

The police have seized a diary of accounts worth Rs 70 lakh from these miscreants. At the same time, the police have also seized Rs 4.5 lakh in cash and two luxury cars. As per DCP South Yogesh Goyal, the department was continuously receiving information about online and offline betting. Instructions were given to all the police officers to take action against them. Information was received from the informer that betting is being done on cricket matches in the Muhana area. The police teams were sent to the spot to take action against the bookies. During this, the police found Kamlesh Sharma alias Kalyan, Sitaram Sharma alias CC, Lokesh, and Prem Kumar Sharma on the spot and arrested them.

Jaipur: Taking major action, the South Police team of Jaipur Police Commissionerate has returned 222 missing mobiles to their actual owners. These recovered mobiles are said to be worth Rs 30 lakh in the market. Giving information, DCP South Yogesh Goyal said that under the ‘Aapka Mobile, Phir Se Aapka’ campaign, they are carrying out this action on behalf of the people. DCP South said that many people in the district have filed complaints about missing mobiles in the police stations. Many complainants had bought mobiles on instalments with great financial difficulty. After the mobiles of these people went missing, a special team was formed. While carrying out a major operation, the team traced 222 mobiles worth about Rs 30 lakhs and returned them to the original owners.

Jaipur: Tanishq, a twoyear-old toddler, who was suffering from the rare Spinal Muscular Atrophy disorder, lost the battle of life on Monday while waiting for an injection worth Rs 16 crore. Amid assurances from the State and the Central Governments, Tanishq, the only child of a family from Narwa village in Nagaur, finally breathed his last. For his treatment, his parents Deepika Kanwar and Shaitan Singh and relatives wandered from door to door, the matter reached from the officials to the leaders and from the State to the Central Government, but all these exercises proved to be dwarf in

State reports 175 new Covid cases, one death in Ajmer

First India Bureau Jaipur: One more person died due to Covid-19 in the State on Monday. The health department bulletin reported the death from Ajmer district. With this, total deaths increased to 9,692. The bulletin also reported 175 fresh cases of Covid-19 infection. With this, the number of active patients also increased to 3494 and cumulative positive increased to 13,22,807. Meanwhile, 430 patients also recovered in the Monday bulletin of State health Department.

saving his life.

MP Hanuman Beniwal had met the Union Health Minister and appealed to help the victim’s family by relieving them of their suffering. But Tanishq and his family kept hoping for help from this action. Children suffering

People living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) have insufficient levels of the SMN protein, which leads to loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and causes weakness and wasting of the skeletal muscles. The weakness is often more severe in the trunk (chest) and upper leg and arm muscles than in muscles of the hands and feet.

from the rare disease spinal muscular atrophy lack water in their body, they are not able to breastfeed properly and the body parts gradually stop working.

Like Tanishq, there are more than half a dozen innocent children who are suffering from this rare disease.

Ramesh Sharma

Sikar: Former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Satyapal Malik on Monday once again targeted the Central Government over Pulwama attack saying that the attack was the failure of the Government and it should be investigated.

He also said that if the BJP projects Vasundhara as the face of the Chief Minister in the State assembly elections, then the chances of the BJP’s victory will be more.

Malik was in Sikar on Monday.

While talking to reporters, Malik said that the Prime Minister has not given a statement regarding Pulwama attack and Adani issue till date.

On disqualifying Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha, Malik said that Rahul Gandhi should have been given a chance to speak and present his side in the house.

On Amit Shah’s allegations, Malik said that he respects Shah a lot and whenever he used to meet the Prime Minister, he used to take resignation in pocket.

Names of 3 IFS discussed for PCCF-HoFF at meet

Nirmal Tiwari

Jaipur: The names of IFS officers Munish Garg, Arindam Tomar and Arijit Banerjee were discussed in a meeting of the screening committee for the appointment of new PCCF- HoFF. The committee of the

forest department held a meeting on Monday in which HoFF of Haryana

Jagdish Chandra also took part as centre’s representative. The incum-

bent PCCF-HoFF Dr DN Pandey is also a member of the committee. He will retire on May 31 this year.

After Pandey, Munish Garg is second in seniority but he is getting a challenge from Arindam Tomar. Tomar is the chief wildlife warden for the second time.

Stolen and missing smartphones put on display after recovery under ‘Aapka Mobile, Phir Se Aapka’ campaign, on Monday.

CITY DEVELOPMENT

Maximum 60 patients have been found in Jaipur. Apart from this, 21 in Bikaner, 16 in Bharatpur, 15 in Udaipur, and 10 each in Tonk and Chittorgarh were reported.

JDC Ravi Jain reviews projects being developed to reduce traffic congestion

Abhishek Shrivastava

Jaipur: JDA Commis-

sioner Ravi Jain on Monday reviewed progress of under construction projects for traffic improvement at Jawahar Circle, B-2 Bypass chauraha and Laxmi Mandir Tiraha on Tonk road.

Director Engineering- I Ashok Choudhary, Architect and Consultant Anoop Bartaria and senior officers of JDA were also present with him.

Jain reviewed the progress of the projects and directed to

complete all the projects within the stipulated time limit.

JDC said that in the central part of Jaipur city where most of the

government offices, institutions, and commercial activities take place, heavy traffic conditions prevail in morning and evening

and therefore the chief minister announced to make main intersections and Tirahos located in this part free of traffic signals.

He said that in the first phase, work is in progress on Jawahar Circle, B-2 Bypass and Laxmi Mandir Tiraheaat a cost of 283.90 crore. The work at Jawahar circle is proposed to be completed in 12 months while B-2 Bypass chauraha and Laxmi Mandir tiraha works are scheduled to be completed in 18 months and 8 months respectively.

JDC Ravi Jain, Ashok Choudhary, Anoop Bartaria and other JDA officials during the

on Monday.

Former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik was in Sikar on Monday.

1.5-year-old Tanishq, who is also suffering from down syndrome, was treated free of cost at SMS hospital.

Tanishq was suffering from rare Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Munish Garg Arindam Tomar Arijit Banerjee

MERA SAPNA, MERI MARUTI ’ WITH MARUTI MAN

Manoj Jagyasi, Chief Business Officer of Bharat24-Vision of New India interacts with Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer of Maruti Suzuki India Limited about the future of small cars, expected entry of Maruti in EV space, news channels stand in the Maruti Suzuki’s Marketing Strategy, controversy around safety of Maruti cars and lot of more. Excerpts...

How did the journey or a path to become a leader started in your life?

Shashank Srivastava: My life journey has been very interesting and I have learned everything from the people around me like my colleagues and friends. I believe that when you start a new phase in your life, like after completing college or education, that period is all about learning. I believe that a child who learns from the people around and tries to perform it as well becomes a good leader.

 Do you think switching jobs in today’s world is important or a person should stick to one job only like you are doing it passionately since last 34 years?

If we distribute according to media like digital, TV and print then digital is 30%, TV is 34%, print is 24% and the rest is there like radio, etc. In TV, the target group is in 3 genre which are very effective and those are news, sports and general entertainment.

I believe that yes, it is not normal in today’s time to be in 1 job for 34 years, however I am still doing it because I have been treated well by the organisation and when I joined the company Maruti Suzuki was a well-established name and I was also very passionate about cars since my childhood days. From

and down alongside my career also have grown with Maruti Suzuki. My passion towards cars, enthusiasm to learn new things got me still connected with organisation and consumers also.

 How did you bring back the first ever Maruti Suzuki 800 car from Sardar Harpal Singh ji?

This is one of the most interesting stories related to Maruti Suzuki. Yes, the Maruti 800 car is one of the most iconic cars of India. Sardar Harpal Singh was the first customer and got his car from Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi & the iconic number was DIA6479. Harpal Singh was very fond of his car and the company tried so many times to get the car back from him but they were unable to do so. Then one day Harpal Singh agreed to give the car and the organisation gave him the offer. The organisation brought back the car to the office and worked on it to put it on display in the office.

Jagat Prakash Nadda @JPNadda

MARUTI GETS THE FIRST MARUTI 800 FROM HARPAL SINGH

Maruti 800 is most iconic cars of India. Sardar

Harpal Singh was the first customer and got his car from Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the iconic number was DIA6479. Because, Harpal was very fond of his car and we tried so many times to get the car back from him but were unable to do so. Finally, one day Harpal Singh agreed to give us car, organisation gave him the offer. The organisation brought back the oldest car to the office and worked on it to put it on display in the office.

Regarding the controversy of rating and broadcasters going out of race, we have found a solution that other than all these, they are doing some of their own research for the ground check so that we can find out that why the difference is so big between ratings and the response from SPENDS. The broadcasters shouldn’t have walked out of ratings system, instead better is to be there in the system to find out the possible solution.

 What are the differences between features and prices of Fronx and Jimny?

Both the cars are 4 metres in length and this size SUV is one of the biggest segments in the passenger vehicle industry. Well, in this segment two more segments emerged from which one is lifestyle in which people who are in urban areas, who want to experience off-roading or just want to portray their image will love Jimny. The other segment are those people who are drill breakers. These people are tech-savvy, young and want to experience something new. For these consumers, Fronx is the best suitable option. Well, pricing for both the cars will be very competitive. If we talk logically then the pricing of the Fronx will be between Baleno and Brezza.

 Where does a news channel stand in the Maruti Suzuki’s Marketing Strategy?

Total budget related to this is

BJP stands for the development of all sections of society. We are clear about justice for all & appeasement of none. The BJP is & will always be committed to ensuring a bright future for Karnataka and its people.

around Rs 1,100-1,200 crore. If we distribute according to media like digital, TV and print then digital is 30%, TV is 34%, print is 24% and the rest is there like radio, etc. In TV, the target group is in 3 genre which are very effective and those are news, sports and general entertainment.

 How do you look at the controversy around the broadcasted opting out of the BARC?

Regarding the controversy of rating and broadcasters going out of race, we have found a solution that other than all these, they are doing some of their own research for the ground check so that we can find out that why the difference is so big between ratings and the response from SPENDS. The broadcasters shouldn’t have walked out of ratings system, instead better is to be there in the system to find out the possible solution. There will no currency to judge the channel if they get out of the rating system.

SPIRITUAL SPEAK

The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.

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Manoj Jagyasi and Shashank Srivastava discuss the 1st Maruti car during the Game Changers.

‘CHINTAN SHIVIR’ OF SPORTS MINISTERS OF STATES/UTs

PM Modi calls for efforts to make India leading sports country

It’s time now for ministries to work with different approach regarding tournaments: PM tells sports ministers

First India Bureau

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the northeast for its contribution to taking the country’s sports tradition forward while also calling upon the ministries of the governments to work with a “different approach regarding sports tournaments”.

The Prime Minister

COURTYARD

SC SAYS JUDGES

NOT SUPPOSED TO GIVE INTERVIEWS

New Delhi: Observing that judges have no business granting interviews on pending matters, the Supreme Court has sought a report from the Registrar General of the Calcutta High Court on whether Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay gave an interview to a channel about the case related to the school job-for-bribe case in West Bengal.

DELHI UNIVERSITY

OPPOSES NSUI

LEADER’S PLEA

New Delhi: The Delhi University on Monday opposed in the Delhi High Court a plea by a leader of the Congress’ students wing against his debarment for one year for alleged involvement in the screening of the controversial BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots.

SACHIN WAZE SEEKS

HOME-COOKED

FOOD IN PRISON

Mumbai: Dismissed cop Sachin Waze, an accused in the case of an explosivesladen SUV found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s house and the murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran, on Monday moved an application in a special court here for home cooked food citing his health condition.

EX-MINISTER’S MURDER: SC STAYS

T’GANA HC ORDER

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday set aside Telangana HC’s directions asking the CBI, probing murder of former Andhra Pradesh Minister YS Vivekananda Reddy, to provide a written questionnaire to YSR Congress MP YS Avinash Reddy who is under CBI’s scanner.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL PREZ & CEO CAPUANO CALLS ON NARENDRA MODI

The preparations of the Sports Ministry and its departments will be tested in events like Squash World Cup, Hockey Asian Champions Trophy, and Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship in the times to come. While players are preparing themselves, it is now time for the ministries to work with a different approach regarding sports tournaments. —Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

also appealed to the sports ministers and departments to focus on sports infrastructure and training based on the tournaments. PM Modi’s remarks came

while addressing the ‘Chintan Shivir’ of Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports of States/UTs in Imphal, Manipur through video conference.

“Northeast and Manipur have significantly contributed to taking forward the sports tradition of the country. Last year, the athletes of India, performed amazingly in so many international sports events. Along with celebrating their win, we also must think about how we can help them more,” PM Modi said while addressing on the occasion.

We are for development, Cong for appeasement politics: Shah

KARNATAKA ELECTIONS

Gundlupete (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Assembly polls in Karnataka was all about PM Narendra Modi’s development politics versus Congress’ appeasement politics, and defended the BJP government’s decision to scrap the four per cent reservation for Muslims.

He said the BJP would form govt with full majority in Karnataka and once again strengthen the party’s entry in the south of India.

“Congress even today is indulging in appeasement politics. The four per cent Muslim reservation that was given by the Congress has been ended by the BJP, and it has increased the reservation for Lingayat, Vokkaliga, SC/STs,” Shah said.

BJP SLAMS GOVT’S

Chennai (PTI): The Tamil Nadu govt on Monday denied granting permission to serve liquor at wedding halls, even as Opposition slammed the move to dilute the total prohibition policy. Electricity, Prohibition and Excise Minister V Senthil Balaji asserted that rules were relaxed to allow liquor to be served at international sporting events such as the IPL and global investors

New Delhi: Anthony Capuano, President and CEO of Marriott International, called on PM Narendra Modi during his recent visit to India. Anthony inaugurated JW Marriott Goa during his visit. This is Marriott International’s 150th hotel in South Asia. Besides, the company announced opening of 15 hotels in the luxury, premium

UP: Bloodstains, knife found at Atiq Ahmed’s office in Prayagraj

AMIT SHAH HOLDS ROADSHOW IN GUNDLUPETE

Gundlupete (ANI):

People of Gundlupete in the poll-bound Karnataka were filled with euphoria as Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday held a roadshow in the Chamarajanagar district. Amit Shah is on a threeday visit to Karnataka that started on Sunday. Earlier in the day, he offered prayers at Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple in Karnataka’s Mysuru. Ahead of the Assembly elections in Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party which is in power in the only southern state, seems to throw all its efforts into the poll campaign aiming for the second consecutive term.

MOVE ON LIQOUR

Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP

President, K Annamalai, has slammed the move of the state govt to allow liquor at commercial places like sports stadiums and banquet halls. He said the DMK in its manifesto had promised to systematically close down liquor shops in the state.

meet (GIM) “on the basis of need” in conformity with the rules prevailing in other parts of the country.

Prayagraj (ANI): Ut-

tar Pradesh Police on Monday found bloodstains inside the partially demolished office of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed in Prayagraj who was shot dead earlier this month.

“I have examined myself, bloodstains, the knife was found near the staircase and next to the kitchen Atiq’s office,” Satyendra Prasad Tiwari, Prayagraj Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP).

“The FSL team is about to reach, and the investigation will be done. CCTV

Oppn parties have to shed egos to unite for 2024 LS polls: Mamata and Nitish

Kolkata (Agencies):

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and her Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar on Monday stressed that the Opposition parties need to shed their egos to unite for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The remarks came after Banerjee met Nitish and Bihar Deputy CMTejashwi Yadav. After the meeting, the Chief Ministers addressed the media and

JAISHANKAR IN CARIBBEAN COUNTRY

India shares close ties with Guyana: EAM

Georgetown (PTI): Describing Guyana as a “very special partner” of India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the two countries are forging a partnership that is fit for the purpose in the contemporary era.

Addressing the Indian community here, Jaishankar, who is on his first official visit to Guyana, also apprised them of his discussions with the top Guyanese leadership and the two coun-

tries’ common resolve to upgrade the level of their partnership.

“Delighted to interact with the Indian community today even-

ing in Guyana. Thank Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Speaker Manzoor Nadir for joining us. Conveyed that we are forging a partnership that is fit for purpose for the contemporary era,” he tweeted after addressing the diaspora on Sunday. He said India shares a closer, deeper and more emotional relationship with Guyana and his presence in the country’s capital was an expression of that.

INDIA-MADE FERRY COMMISSIONED IN EAM’S PRESENCE

Georgetown: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar joined President of Guyana Irfaan Ali at the commissioning of an India-made ferry which would enhance connectivity and provide mobility and economic opportunities in the country’s distant hinterlands. The ferry has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata.

WANT SHAISTA TO RUN FOR MAYOR, SAYS BSP MLA

Ballia: BSP MLA

Umashankar Singh said his party wants Shaista Parveen, wife of slain gangster-turnedpolitician Atiq Ahmed, to run for the Mayoral elections in Prayagraj. He said Shaista has not been named in the killing of Umesh Pal, a key witness in the murder of BSP leader Raju Pal.

footage will also be examined,” he added. Further investigation is underway.

Sharmila held for assaulting police personnel

stressed for an opposition unity which has to be achieved by shedding individual egos.

“We are always together. The BJP has become the hero. There is no question of personal ego, Nitish has already started holding talks with the different opposition parties. I am also holding similar discussions with others. In the coming days we will move together,” Banerjee said.

Fourth Manipur BJP MLA quits govt post in 12 days

Imphal: As resentment grew among a section of BJP MLAs against Manipur CM N Biren Singh, another ruling party legislator Raghumani Singh on Monday resigned as the chairman of the Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA).

He is the fourth BJP MLA to quit his govt post in less than two weeks, claiming he was not given due responsibility, or authority to function.

Singh, the MLA from Uripok constituency, in his resignation letter

said: “Due to personal reasons and also in the public interest, it is felt that at this juncture, the President of MANIREDA There is no need for me to remain as I am.

Therefore, I tender my resignation from the post of Speaker.”

Hyderabad: YSR Telangana Party leader YS Sharmila was on Monday arrested for assaulting police personnel on duty. Sharmila’s two drivers were also booked under various sections of the IPC.

On a complaint by a sub-inspector, an FIR was filed against the sister of Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at Banjara Hills police station. The police registered a case against Sharmila and her drivers under IPC’s Sections 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 332 (Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty), 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), and 427 (mischief causing damage).

and select brand segments in South Asia. The highlight of the visit was his meeting with PM Modi to discuss the company’s plans for continued development in the region.

Police and Forensic personnel inspect the spot where knife and blood stains were found at the office of Atiq Ahmed, at Kasari Masari in Prayagraj, on Monday. —PHOTO BY PTI

BJP supporters during a roadshow of Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of Karnataka Assembly elections, at Gundlupete in Chamarajanagar district, on Monday. —PHOTO BY PTI

BJP National President JP Nadda along with party leaders greet the supporters during a roadshow ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections, in Chikkaballapura on Monday. —PHOTO BY ANI

“Liquor allowed only at IPL & investors’ meet”

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with President of Guyana Irfaan Ali at an Eid dinner, in Guyana. —PHOTO BY PTI

BJP MLA Raghumani Singh

YSR leader YS Sharmila sits at dharna in Hyderabad.

Mamata Banerjee greets Nitish Kumar in Howrah on Monday. Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav is also seen. —PHOTO BY PTI

PM Narendra Modi

Dairy sector has a special role in making women self-reliant: Prez

Murmu says women power plays an important role in the dairy industry in India

Karnal (PTI): Presi-

dent Droupadi Murmu

on Monday said the dairy sector has a special role in making women self-reliant and changing their social and economic status.

At convocation of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR-NDRI) here, Murmu said women have over 70 per cent participation in the dairy sector and should be provided easy loans and market access to set up new ventures.

Murmu said women power plays an important role in the dairy industry in India.

“The dairy sector has a special role in making women self-reliant as well as in changing their social and economic status,” she said.

Therefore, there is a need to provide them with more opportunities in education, training and skill development. Women should also be provided easy

THREE KILLED, THREE INJURED IN NAGPUR MIDC

FACTORY FIRE

Nagpur: At least three workers were killed in a major fire that broke out in a factory in the Hingna MIDC in Sonegaon-Nipani area of the district, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred around noon at Katari Agro Pvt. Ltd. plant and teams of fire-fighters rushed to battle the conflagration. Plumes of dark smoke were seen billowing out of the factory complex.

J&K: NIA ATTACHES

PROPERTY OF HIZBUL CHIEF’S SON

Srinagar: Following the orders of a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in New Delhi, authorities on Monday attached the property of Hizbul chief Syed Salahuddin’s son in Srinagar. The officials said that the property of Syed Ahmad Shakeel in the city’s Ram Bagh locality has been attached. The order was issued by special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in New Delhi.

PRESIDENT LAUDS PUNJAB AND HARYANA FARMERS

P resident Droupadi Murmu lauded the Punjab and Haryana formers for their contribution in the Green and White revolutions. “The farmers of Punjab and Haryana played a special role in the success of the green revolution as well as the white revolution. I salute all the farmers,” she said. Milk and milk products have always been an integral part of Indian food and

loans and market access to set up ventures in the dairy sector, she said. Congratulating the

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culture. Cows and other livestock have been an integral part of the Indian society and traditions, she added. Murmu said the dairy industry also plays an important role in ensuring the food and nutritional security of India. It is a matter of pride that India is the largest milk producing country in the world and accounts for nearly 22 per cent of the global milk production, she said.

students who received degrees and medals at the convocation, she said it is a matter of

great pleasure that more than one-third of the students who received their degrees are girls

TWO INDIAN EXPATS IN UAE KILLED IN SEPARATE ACCIDENTS OVER EID HOLIDAYS

Dubai: Two Indian nationals were killed in separate accidents in the UAE over the Eid ul-Fitr holidays, a report said on Monday. Sharjah-based Abhilash was killed in a boat accident which occurred when he had gone boating with his colleagues in Khor Fakkan city.

According to the report, 16 passengers and two employees were on the boat during the incident. Sharjah Police confirmed that three others, including a child, were injured in the accident, and at least one of them is in critical condition.

2 KLO CADRES CRITICALLY HURT IN CLASH WITH COPS

Guwahati: Two cadres of militant outfit Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) were critically injured during a gun battle with the police in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, an official said on Monday. While four other members of the KLO were apprehended, two others managed to escape. Police said that on the basis of specific information about the presence of militants in the Chakraxila Hills area, the official said.

DEATH OF 2 CHEETAHS

‘Alternate site’ sought for spotted animals

and 50 per cent of those who received gold medals are also girls. At the function, 544 students received their degrees.

Due to the increasing population of the country, Murmu said, the demand for milk products is increasing.

“The dairy sector is facing challenges like the availability of good quality fodder, change in weather due to climate change and livestock diseases. Making milk production and dairy farming sustainable is a challenge before us.”

“It is the responsibility of all of us to develop the dairy industry by adopting environmentfriendly and climatesmart technologies, keeping animal welfare in mind,” she said. Murmu said she was happy to learn that the NDRI is promoting various technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms and focusing on clean energy sources like biogas production.

Bhopal (PTI): The Madhya Pradesh forest department has asked the Centre for an “alternate” site for cheetahs currently introduced at the Kuno National Park, which has seen the death of two felines in less than a month, with officials citing lack of logistical support and space.

A senior forest official said they do not have enough logistical support for the upkeep for the cheetahs, brought in two batches of 8 and 12 felines from Namibia and South Africa respectively since September last year. “We need nine staffers to keep an eye on one cheetah round-theclock. We don’t have enough hands,” the official told PTI requesting anonymity.

Asked about the space shortage, the official said it was secondary and added that “not just space, we

need a lot of logistics.”

Notably, before the cheetahs were imported, some experts had raised doubt over the space shortage likely to affect the cheetah reintroduction project at the Kuno National Park (KNP), which has a core area of 748 sq km and buffer zone of 487 sq km.

On Sunday, the KNP witnessed a second cheetah fatality in less than a month as a six-year-old male feline named Uday,

translocated from South Africa in February, died.

The exact cause of the feline’s death is not identified yet, an official earlier said.

The incident is seen as a major setback for the ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’ under which 20 felines were translocated to KNP in Sheopur district from Namibia and South Africa in separate batches in September 2022 and February this year.

Char Dham Yatra suspended due to bad weather;

Kedarnath Temple to

Dehradun (ANI): The Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand will open to the public on Tuesday. But the pilgrimage remains suspended till Sunday due to bad weather along the route.

5 ARRESTED FOR BETTING ON IPL MATCH IN G’GRAM

Gurugram: The Gurugram Police have arrested five persons for allegedly betting on an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match, the police said on Monday. The arrested men include Tushar aka Romi, Vipin Kumar Gupta, Jitender Kumar Solanki aka Bolu, Ravinder Thakran and Jitender aka Theele.

TWO PERSONS ARRESTED WITH LEOPARD SKIN IN ODISHA’S KANDHAMAL DISTRICT

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha police have seized a leopard skin in Kandhamal district and arrested two persons involved in the wildlife trade, officials said on Monday. The special task force of the police conducted a raid at Khajuripada in Kandhamal district on Sunday and seized the leopard skin from two wildlife criminals. The accused have been identified as Sujit Rajaswadip and Dhananjay Behera, both from Kandhamal district.

TO ENHANCE UTILITY

open for public from today

The temple is adorned with 20 quintals of flowers ahead of its opening. In a video, workers were seen busy decorating the shrine. The gates will open with all rituals and final preparations being made.

The registration of pilgrims for the Kedarnath yatra has been sus-

Workers engaged in special floral decoration at Kedarnath temple, in Rudraprayag on Monday. —PHOTO BY ANI

pended till Sunday in Haridwar and Rishikesh due to heavy snowfall

in the upper reaches of the Garhwal Himalayas. The weather depart-

Brain dead boy saves many lives

New Delhi (ANI): A 9-year-brain-dead boy who suffered fatal injuries in a road accident donated his organ at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), here and saved the lives of multiple people. The child donated a liver, unilateral kidney, cornea and heart valve.

According to the information given by a team of Organ Retrieval Banking Organiza-

tion (ORBO) from AIIMS Delhi, “This is the 5th pediatric donation (all 5 cases have

New features launched in eShram Portal

New Delhi (Agencies): Union Minister for Labour & Employment Bhupender Yadav, launched new features in eShram Portal here on Monday.

The new features will enhance utility of the portal and facilitate ease of registration for unorganised workers. The eShram registered workers can now connect with Employment opportunities, Skilling, Apprenticeship, Pension Scheme,

Digital Skilling and States’ schemes. A feature of captur-

ing family details of migrant worker has been added. This fea-

PORTAL TO SHARE eSHRAM DATA WITH STATE/UT GOVTS

T he Minister also launched Data Sharing Portal (DSP) for sharing of eShram data with State/ UT Govts. Data Sharing Portal will allow sharing of eShram beneficiaries data with the respective States and UTs in a secured manner for targeted implementation of social security/welfare schemes for unorganised workers registered on eShram.

ture can help in providing child education and women centric schemes

to the migrant workers who have migrated with family. Further, a new feature on sharing of data of construction workers registering on eShram with the concerned Building and Other Construction Workers’ (BOCW) Welfare Board, has been added to ensure registration of eShram construction workers with the respective BOCW board and access to the schemes meant for them.

been in 1-6 years of age group) amongst 19 donations that have happened at JPN APEX TRAUMA CENTRE, AIIMS (Delhi) since last April 2022. Children are a very special group and need targeted approaches for brain death certification, maintenance of donor organs after brain death, subsequent organ retrievals and transplantations.”

Dehradun: Two persons died of a heart attack in Yamnotri during the Char Dham Yatra. Officials said on Monday, “The pilgrims visiting Chardham Yatra are not paying heed to the advisory issued by the Government of Uttarakhand regarding the Chardham Yatra. Health advisory has been issued by the government for the passengers but due to negligence, devotees have died in Yamunotri Dham for the second consecutive day.”

ment has issued a heavy snowfall alert for a week along the Yatra route.

In view of the bad weather and heavy snowfall, the registration of pilgrims for the Kedarnath yatra has been suspended till April 30 in Rishikesh and Haridwar, said Narendra Singh Kaviriyal, Additional Chief Executive Officer of Chardham Yatra Administration Organisation. He said the government will review the weather conditions in the coming days and accordingly take a decision in the interest of the pilgrims.

Video of J’khand minister in chat with woman goes viral

Ranchi: A video has created a controversy in the politics of Jharkhand after a clip of state health minister and Congress leader Banna Gupta’s purported chat with a woman went viral on social media.

Terming the clip as ‘fake and edited’, Gupta said that a complaint has been filed with the police. He issued a clar-

ification and said: “It can clearly be seen that the video was edited.”

Rain, thunderstorm to bring relief from heat wave: IMD

New Delhi (PTI): Heat wave conditions are unlikely to return to most parts of India until the month end and a fresh rain spell is expected in the northwest region from Friday, India Meteorological Dept (IMD) said on Monday.

While the maximum temperatures in northwest, central and east India oscillated between 36 and 39 degrees Celsius on Sunday, it hovered between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius in the rest of the country,

barring the western Himalayan region where it settled between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, the MeT said.

“No heat wave conditions are likely in the country during the next seven days,” the weather office said.

President Droupadi Murmu addresses at 19th convocation of ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute, in Karnal on

2 DIE DUE TO HEART ATTACK DURING YATRA

A File Photo of a Cheetah brought from Namibia, who died at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.

A aerial view of Nabanna amid a light spell of rain in Howrah on Monday.

Banna Gupta

Trailer driver may have dozed off at wheel:

Police

Initial probe suggests collision occurred when driver had fallen asleep

Mukesh Mathrani

Barmer: Three people were burnt alive in a head on collision between two trailers. One has been injured and admitted to the government hospital. The incident took place in the wee hours of Monday near Alpura village under Gudamalani police station area in Barmer, police said. Circle officer Shubhkaran Khinchi confirmed the report. As per police, two trailers collided on the highway while transiting from Bikaner to Sanchore. There were a total of 4 people in the trailers including the drivers.

Head constable Gudamalani, Sultan Singh said, “The second trailer loaded with tiles was

coming from the front.

Initial investigation suggests that the collision occurred when a trailer driver dozed off.” The fire brigade was called on the spot following the fire, however, most parts of the trucks were charred by the time it arrived.

Prohibitory orders in Tonk till April 26 after clashes,

ACCIDENT CAUSES JAM, DISRUPTS TRAFFIC FOR TWO HOURS ON HIGHWAY, SAY POLICE

“After the incident, there was an extended jam on the spot. Traffic was disrupted for two hours,” the head constable said. “Pradeep (23), son of Ramchandra, and Laxmanram, son of Bharmal, were travelling in the trailer filled with tiles. Both are residents of the village Dharnok in Nokha of Bikaner. Pradeep was burnt alive while Laxmanram was seriously injured. His treatment is going on in the hospital. Meanwhile, Mohammed Hasaf Sharif’s son Samu Khan, a resident of Jhajhu, Bikaner was in a trailer filled with soil. He was burnt alive. Apart from this, another deceased is yet to be identified”, he added.

Chargesheet filed in rape & murder of 9-year-old girl

Accused watched porn over 30 times before crime: Police

First India Bureau

Udaipur: A rape and brutal murder of a nineyear-old girl has come to light in the Mavli area of the city. The police presented the challan in court on Monday.

On March 29, a youth raped a 9-year-old girl and cut her body into pieces in the Lopra village of the Mavli police station area. The police reached the court with the accused Kamlesh and his parents, during the court hearing. The police presented 48 witnesses and a 306page chargesheet, on which the court has given May 6 date. Advocate Amit Paliwal told that along with the accused, the parents were also involved in the crime. He also said that the accused was a porn addict and watched porn movies countless times.

Churu police seizes illegal weapons, one

supplier held

Tonk: Prohibitory orders were imposed in Malpura town of Rajasthan’s Tonk district on Monday till April 26, a day after more than a dozen people were injured in a clash between members of two communities. Thirty people have been detained in connection with the incident, police said.

Around 15 people, including a policeman, were injured in stone pelting during a clash between two groups in Malpura. Thirty people have been detained and the situation is completely under control, said Superintendent of Police, Tonk, Rajarshi Raj Verma.

“Prohibitory orders have been imposed to maintain law and order, and additional police personnel have also

A case has been registered against accused under the Arms Act

First India Bureau

Churu: Salasar police station team recovered a large consignment of illegal weapons in the blockade on Sunday & arrested illegal arms dealer Yogesh Mali (21), a resident of Ward No.

5 Police Station Ratangarh. 10 country made pistols and 20 magazines have been recovered from the accused. Investigation is being done regarding buying and selling of weapons from the accused. As per the police, effective action is being taken against organised criminals in the district on the instructions of the police headquarters. Under the campaign on

LS POLLS: TO PROMOTE THE PARTY’S WORK AND GOVT’S SCHEMES

Step up social media activity: BJP to MPs

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The BJP has begun preparations for the Lok Sabha polls. The party, which won all 25 seats in the last 2 Lok Sabha elections, has set a target of 25 this time. The party has instructed its MPs to increase their social media activity so that the schemes of the Central government can be taken to the people which would in turn benefit them in the elections. A guideline has also been issued regarding this.

The state has 24 MPs in the Lok Sabha, including 3 Union Ministers and the Lok Sabha Speaker. An investigation into the social media accounts of BJP MPs revealed Union Minis-

ters Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Dr Kirori Lal Meena, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla & Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

GUIDELINES ISSUED TO MPs

l About 7 to 8 content will have to be uploaded daily on all the three platforms of social media.

l Work to be done keeping in mind the media portal, BJP’s national page, opposition’s social media.

l Looking at PMO social media, National President of the party, posts of other big leaders of the party, Chief Ministers associated with NDA, etc., work has to

have the maximum number of followers.

However, Kankamal Katara, Ranjita Keli, Rahul Kaswan, Arjunram Meena & Subhash Bahedia are lagging in com-

be done on social media.

l 60% should be video related content.

l Focus should be on the beneficial schemes of the Centre.

l Mann Ki Baat, Union Budget, election results, etc. are to be part of the content.

l Content released by the National Social Media Team. Work has to be done by looking at the state level campaigns, etc.

parison to other MPs.

Om Birla on Insta, Gajendra Singh on Facebook and Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Twitter are ahead. BJP MPs’ reach on

Residents attack JDA team in Jodhpur

First India Bureau

Jodhpur: JDA encroachment team reached to make the 200 bighas of government land encroachment-free on Monday in Chaukha village (Pak oustees’ colony) in the city.

been deployed. Three companies of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) as well as district police have been deployed in the area”, he added.

During this, the residents pelted stones at the JCB, in which the glass panes of the JCB were broken and the head of the JCB driver was injured. The Jodhpur Development Au-

thority (JDA) team demolished the encroachment in Chaukha village. The people living

here building houses opposed the action and said a land mafia has sold the land after tak-

OBJECTIONABLE REMARKS ON GANDHI-NEHRU FAMILY

ing money from them.

However, the people of the township could not produce the papers. Hence, the houses were demolished. Most of the people whose houses were built in the area are displaced people from Pakistan. These are the people who are living in India on a longterm visa, & have not yet got Indian citizenship. Over 70 illegal constructions have been demolished so far.

Payal Rohatgi appears before court in Bundi

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The actress reached court without a lawyer claiming she did not have any in Bundi. Now, the next hearing is on July 10

Sunday, routine checking through the blockade at village Dhakawali Tirahe on Ratangarh road was going on. Meanwhile, a man with a backpack hanging on his back started running toward the fields after seeing the police team. On suspicion, the youth was chased by the police, and from him, 10 illegal country-made pistols and 20 magazines were found.

Devnani injured ahead of BJP’s event in Ajmer

Shubham Jain

Ajmer: An accident took place on Monday ahead of BJP’s Jan Aakrosh event to be held outside the information centre of Ajmer. Poles being installed for tents at the venue suddenly fell down as a result of strong wind. Due to this, the MLA Vasudev Devnani and BJP District President Ramesh Soni present there also fell down and suffered minor injuries.

social media is best as compared to others. Rathore said, “The guideline being talked about is a part of normal working, which is already being followed.”

Minor girl abducted and gangraped in Dungarpur

Dungarpur (PTI): A 17-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped by 2 men in Dungarpur district on Monday, police said. The two accused are on the run and searches are being conducted to nab them, they said.

Station House Officer, Dovda, Hemant Chauhan said the two men abducted the girl while she was returning home. They took her to a deserted

place and raped her. The medical examination of the girl has been done & a case has been registered against the accused persons under sections 363 (kidnapping), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc.) & 376 (D) (gang rape) of the IPC and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, he said.

Bhawani S Hada

Bundi: Film actress Payal Rohatgi appeared before a local court in Bundi on Monday in connection with a 4 year old case of objectionable comments on Nehru- Gandhi family. The actress had been avoiding appearing in the court ever since she was granted bail after

being in jail for one day in December 2019.

Rohatgi, accompanied by her husband Sangram Singh, reached Bundi on Monday morning and appeared before the court without a counselor claiming she did not have any lawyer in Bundi. After hearing, the matter was posted for next hearing on

July 10. Rohatgi on September 21,2019 had uploaded a video on social media wherein she made objectionable and defamatory remarks on Nehru - Gandhi family following which a local Congress leader Charmesh Sharma lodged a case in Bundi Sadar police station on October 10,2019.

Manoj Sharma

Actress Payal Rohatgi along with her husband Sangram Singh outside the Bundi court on Monday.

The angry residents pelted stones at the JCB on Monday.

Accused Yogesh Mali and seized weapons in the police custody.

Tonk district collector Chinmayi Gopal at the hospital to enquire about the health of those who got injured during the clash.

Tonk dist collector Chinmayi Gopal & SP Rajarshi Raj Verma.

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Range Inspector General of Police (IG) Rupinder Singh and Divisional Commissioner (Div comm) B L Mehra arrived in Malpura to take stock of the situation and are constantly monitoring the situation, officials said. The police appealed to the general public not to pay heed to rumours. In the clash, people from both sides were injured.

MLA Vasudev Devnani

Police said that the collision was so severe that both the trailers immediately caught fire.

We all have been given gifts by nature – it is our responsibility to sculpt & develop them and then apply for betterment of others.

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

Govt aims to relieve people of inflation: CM

Dr Rituraj and Dimple Sharma

Jaipur: Speaking at the state-level function to mark the inauguration of ‘Mehangai Rahat’ camps at Mahapura panchayat in Jaipur on Monday, CM Ashok Gehlot said his government’s aim is to provide relief to the general public from inflation.

“The country is facing the brunt of inflation and unemployment, and it has become difficult for the common man to run his house. In such a situation, with the aim of providing relief to the public, camps have been started to connect the common people with 10 public welfare schemes of the state government,” he said. On the first day of the camp, benefits of LPG gas subsidy scheme, increased limit of Chiranjeevi health insurance and Chiranjeevi accident insurance scheme were started.

Govind Singh Dotasra, Dr Mahesh Joshi, Rajendra Yadav, Rafeek Khan, Amin Kagzi, Archana Sharma, CS Usha Sharma other public representatives and officials were present during the launch of the relief camps.

Sanjivani

First India Bureau

New Delhi: The SC bench comprising of Justice AS Bopanna and Hima Kohli on Monday, dismissed writ PIL filed by Sanjivani Society Pidit Samiti, an unregistered body, seeking transfer of investigation from SOG of Rajasthan police to Central Bureau of Investigation in Sanjivani Multi State Credit Cooperative Society Scam.

The petition was vehemently opposed by Counsel for State of Raj, Sr Advocate Siddharth Lutra and Sanjivani Pidit Sangh, a registered society of more than 5,000 depositors through its representative Guman Singh and Labu Singh, represented by Advocates Aditya Jain and Mitul Jain. They informed the

CM

RELIEF FOR MASSES... THE SMILE SAYS IT ALL!

when an elderly person hailed CM for pension in English saying, “Sir, aap to very good ho”

CM Ashok Gehlot hands over the gas cylinders to beneficiaries under ‘Mukhyamantri Gas Cylinder Yojana’at a gas agency in

LOKESH SHARMA CASE HEARING ON MAY 31

New Delhi: The interim relief to CM’s OSD Lokesh Sharma in the phone tapping case continued on Monday as the hearing in case couldn’t be completed in Delhi HC due to paucity of time. Delhi HC fixed May 31 as next date of hearing. Delhi Police had demanded removal of ban on Lokesh’s arrest. ASG Sanjay Jain said that Sharma is not cooperating in the probe.

Court that CBI, itself in an earlier petition before HC had opposed probe transfer to itself and further this petition in SC is being filed at the behest of some high profile accused persons to bypass the probe being conducted by SOG. Dismissing the petition, the Supreme Court further held that such petition in not maintainable before the Apex Court.

CM Ashok Gehlot with a beneficiary during the ‘Mehangai Rahat Camp’ held at Mahapura Gram Panchayat in Jaipur on Monday. Also seen here are Usha Sharma, Ravi Jain and others.

(1) Shanti Dhariwal hands over the ‘Mukhyamantri Guarantee Card’ to a beneficiary during the ‘Mehangai Rahat Camp’ at Collectorate Cirlce in Kota on Monday. Also seen are Amit Dhariwal, Ravindra Tyagi, Dr Zafar Mohammad, Omprakash Bunkar, Rajesh Joshi and others. “In the ongoing fight against price rise, these camps would prove to be a big relief for the common people,” says Shanti Dhariwal. (2) Dr Mahesh Joshi hands over the registration card to a beneficiary during the camp at Hawa Mahal area in Jaipur. Also seen are Munesh Gurjar, Alsam Farooqi & others. (3)

Bhanwar Singh Bhati hands over the ‘Mukhyamantri Guarantee Card’ to a beneficiary during the ‘Mehangai Rahat Camp’ held in Bajju Panchayat Samiti in Bikaner district on Monday. (4) Dharmendra Rathore with a beneficiary during the ‘Mehangai Rahat Camp’ at Gram Panchayat Bubani in Ajmer. (5) Vaibhav Gehlot with beneficiaries at ‘Mehangai Rahat Camps’ held at Ward No. 42 & 43 at Ummaid Udhyan in Jodhpur & termed it as Congress govt’s historic step to relieve people of inflation.

RSS & BJP GOT RAHUL GANDHI’S HOUSE VACATED IN DELHI : DOTASRA

Jaipur: Attacking BJP and RSS on the issue of Rahul Gandhi, PCC Chief GS Dotasra during the Inflation Relief Camps in Jaipur on Monday, said that Rahul Gandhi got several excellent schemes started during the UPA govt’s rule but shameless RSS and BJP has got the house vacated from him. “RSS people used to act as informers of the British when

the people of Congress were fighting for freedom. “Rahul Gandhi’s grandmother and father laid down their lives for nation’s unity and integrity but BJP govt got Rahul Gandhi’s house vacated in Delhi. BJP people shouldn’t be so arrogant. No power can stop Congress from forming the govt again in the upcoming assembly polls,” he added.

Social workers be carriers of positive change: Birla

First India Bureau

Kota: LS Speaker Om Birla on Monday called upon the intellectuals to participate more actively to change the condition and direction of rural areas.

Birla was interacting with the intellectuals in Sultanpur area of his constituency.

“Social workers and intellectuals should become the conductors of positive change in rural

areas,” he said. Birla said that social workers should become a part of every family in the rural areas.

“The trust of common people towards you should be such that people remember you first of all in case of a difficult situation or inneed of help. Social workers should have the solution to any problem including medical, education and health,” he said.

Chouhan, Vasundhara Raje pull Maa Pitambara’s silver chariot in Datia

Aishwary Pradhan and Ashok Sharma

Datia(MP): The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Home Minister Dr Narottam Mishra, and former CM of Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje participated in the Rath Yatra in Datia on Monday by pulling the chariot of Maa Pitambara. Chouhan said that Pitambara Lok will be built on the lines of Mahakal Lok as Home Minister Narot-

tam Mishra had demanded. Chouhan said that he went on becoming the CM and by the

grace of ‘Mai’ & every time he got an increase in budget for state’s development. This time

there is a budget of Rs 3 lakh crore & money will be spent on Pitambara Lok & other works.

❍ HIGHLIGHTS

z Vallabhnagar MLA Preeti Shaktawat got irked during the Mehangai Rahat camp in Bhinder Municipality and reprimanded the officers. “I feel like slapping. Why are you not promoting govt’s schemes while you take salary,” she said. She also uprooted a banner put up in the camp without information and photos of plans. —Ravi Sharma

z Ex- Union Min Bhanwar Jitendra Singh inaugurated Mehangai Rahat camp at Sapera basti in Alwar’s Mothuka village. “Raj is showing way to other states via public welfare schemes. —Manoj Parmar

Laxman Raghav and Kapil Sharma

Hanumangarh: The ‘Hanumangarh Ratna’ award ceremony of First India News was organised at GM Resorts in Hanumangarh on Monday wherein, youth, players and officials were honoured for their excellent work. Cabinet Minister Govind Meghwal was the chief guest of the programme.

Praising the social concerns of First India News, Minister Govind Meghwal said that under the direction of First India News CMD Dr Jagdeesh Chandra has made its identity across the country and has definitely worked to move forward with reliable news.

“The negative news shown in the media should also be taken positively as it points out the shortcomings of the leaders and of the system,” he said.

Meghwal praised the Mehangai Rahat

Camp inaugurated by CM Ashok Gehlot on Monday. “It is definitely a good initiative of the Chief Minister for the poor people,” he said.

MLA Dharmendra Mochi, MLA Gurdeep Shahpini, District Collector Rukmani Riar Sihag, SP Sudhir Chaudhary News

Editor Jinendra Singh Shekhawat, Bikaner division in-charge Laxman Raghav and others were present in the programme.

Collector Rukmani Riar Sihag said that the role of media is important and First India News is doing better work and it is the re-

sponsibility of all of us to work for the betterment of the society.

SP Sudhir Chaudhary recalled the statement of Mahatma Gandhi that the media should be responsible.

He said that even today it is very important that the media should play its role in a posi-

tive way.

Editor Jinendra Singh Shekhawat, Bikaner division incharge Laxman Raghav, Hanumangarh correspondent Kapil Sharma, Sri Ganganagar correspondent Sunil Sihag were also present in the programme.

Bhankrota on Monday. He also met officers & agency staff.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan & Vasundhra Raje pull the chariot of Goddess Maa Pitambara on the occasion of the deity’s birth anniversary observed as ‘Datia Gaurav Diwas’ in Datia on Monday. Also seen are Dr Narottam Mishra & Suresh Dhakad. (Right) Vasundhara Raje & Maya Singh worship the silver chariot of Maa Baglamukhi during the mega event in Datia on Monday.

A visibly elated CM Ashok Gehlot meets the various beneficiaries as they greet CM with folded hands during the inauguration of ‘Mehangai Rahat’ camps at Mahapura panchayat in Jaipur on Monday.

Gehlot & GS Dotasra laughed

Critical news in media should be taken positively as it points out shortcomings: Meghwal

case: SC quashes PIL seeking probe transfer to CBI

Om Birla being extended a warm welcome by people during his visit to Kanwarpura in Kota on Monday.

Govind Ram Meghwal, SP Sudhir Chaudhary inaugurate the ‘Hanumangarh Ratna’ Award ceremony at GM Resorts in Hanumangarh on Monday. Also seen are Jinendra Singh Shekhawat, Laxman Raghav, Bhupendra Chaudhary and Vishal Mathur.

Collector Rukmani Riar Sihag being felicitated by Editor Jinendra Singh Shekhawat during the event.

GR Meghwal, Gurdeep Shahpini, Sudhir Chaudhary, Dharmendra Mochi and Bhupendra Chaudhary felicitate Traffic In-charge of Hanumangarh, Anil Sinha with the ‘Hanumangarh Ratna’ Award. Also seen here are Jinendra S Shekhawat, Laxman Raghav & others.

GR Meghwal, Sudhir Chaudhary,Gurdeep Shahpini, Laxman Raghav, Jinendra S Shekhawat felicitate President of Child Welfare Committee, Jitendra Goyal with the ‘Hanumangarh Ratna Award.’ Also seen are Jinendra S Shekhawat, Laxman Raghav and others.

BEAUTEOUS

There isn’t a summer outfit that can’t be improved with a little additional swirl and colour, and pairing a wacky tie-dye item with an otherwise simple outfit could be the simplest way to achieve it. Think again if you believe that the cool patterns belong to college days. The vibrant pattern is getting ready for a big season, and this time it’s more sophisticated. Choose opulent designs with dramatic brushstrokes and colours reminiscent of the sunset, such as accessories in muted orange and blue or peaceful blue. Instead of going all out, the psychedelic design might be used in more subdued ways.

Tie-dying is a simple colourful method to add fun to any garment, whether it’s a twist on the traditional like the ring dye technique, dip dye, or the nostalgic Indian tie-dye

traditions of Bandhani and lehariya. Go for more upscale styles and steer clear of band tie-dyed Tshirts. A basic white tank top and these fitted Dries Van Noten pants combine to create a look that is both stylish and cool. If wearing tie-dye clothes is not your style, consider accessorizing with tie-dye pieces. A necklace with a ring-dyed design or a pair of ombre socks may be a simple way to add some excitement.

Over the world, this lovely print has been created in many variations of forms and patterns as a means of cultural expression. City First gives you some insights into this exquisite fashion

MRIDULA SHARMA cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

YOUR DAY

Aries

MARCH 21 - APRIL 20

You are very generous by nature and also you are the backbone of your family. Today is a favourable day for business. You are very fortunate to have a great friend circle. Be careful of the words that come out of your mouth. Your lover may finally say yes to get married to you.

Gemini

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

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.

Leo

JULY 24 - AUGUST 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.

Libra

SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 22

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. You are very fortunate to have a great. Health remains perfect.

Sagittarius

NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 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. You will invest money in clothes and accessories today. You are a God fearing person.

Aquarius

JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19

You always maintain cordial relationship with everyone.Scrumptious food is what you are craving for today. 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. You are a very grounded person.

Taurus

APRIL 21 - MAY 20

Spend time talking with likeminded people as it will make you feel good for now. You will feel financially comfortable and infant you are in position to invest money in some new venture. Your personality will attract many eligible bachelors. You are very fortunate to have a great friend circle.

Cancer

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

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.

Virgo

AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23

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 as you miss your social circle like anything.

Scorpio

OCTOBER 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.

Capricorn

DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20

You are opportunist and this will make you successful one day. Your spouse is someone who can do anything for your happiness. 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.

Pisces

FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20

Work on your limitations, there can be no better time than this. You will feel amorous towards your wife. This is the best time try something new with life give yourself a new purpose. You have more opposite sex friends than the same and you may be judged sometimes but don’t care.

Summer is here. Enjoying outdoors under the big yellow sun and surviving the summer heat can be a little challenging. Is the fear of getting tanned forcing you to avoid going out? Tanning is unavoidable, but you can easily remove sun tan at home with some simple ingredients.

NATURAL HOME REMEDIES TO REMOVE SUN TAN

Try these simple Ayurvedic ways to get rid of tanning at home outlined by Shreedha Singh, Co-Founder of T.A.C - The Ayurveda Co.

 AYURVEDIC BODY MASK

This ayurvedic body mask requires two teaspoons of triphala churna, a pinch of turmeric, one teaspoon of besan, and a few drops of rose water. Apply this combination to the affected tanned area and rinse after 15 minutes.

 COFFEE BODY SCRUB

Add one or two teaspoons of almond or coconut oil, half a spoonful of sugar, and a few drops of lemon juice to one tablespoon of filter coffee (dry powder or filtrate). After thoroughly blend-

Summer

Ready Skincare Tips

to REMOVE SUN TAN

ing the ingredients, gently massage your tanned body parts. Rinse it off after some time, then pat it dry. The finest results come from using this twice each week.

 PAPAYA MASK

Papaya is one of the best ingredients for skin care. The fruit contains enzymes that help whiten and detan the skin. Additionally, it helps treat skin ulcers and can be beneficial for removing tan from the body. Combine one tablespoon of honey and half-ripe papaya pulp in a bowl. Next, apply it gently to the tanned areas and massage it for ten minutes. Allow it to rest for another 20 minutes. After washing with cold water, apply a mild moisturizer. Use this mask at least twice a week for quick results.

 NALPAMARADI THAILAM

Regular body oiling with the Ayurvedic "Nalpamaradi Thailam" lightening and bright-

ening oil aids in detan and keeping the body supple and nourished.

 TURMERIC AND BESAN PACK

Mix two teaspoons of besan, one teaspoon of milk or curd, and one teaspoon of turmeric powder to make a thick pack. Apply the paste to your sun-affected skin gently and uniformly for 30 minutes, and wash it off with warm water.

 BANANA AND HONEY MASK Mash some overripe bananas with a spoonful of honey, a few drops of milk, and malai. This mixture lightened the skin when applied to tanned body parts and rinsed off after 15 minutes.

 COCONUT MILK

This de-tanner is all-natural and easily accessible. Vitamin C and lactic acid are abundant in coconut milk, which helps to eliminate tanning from the skin ef-

fectively. Additionally, it is very moisturising and nourishing, which also keeps your skin hydrated. To use: Drench a cotton pad in fresh organic coconut milk. Apply it evenly to the face and neck and let it absorb in the skin for 15 minutes. Wash it off with normal water.

 MASOOR DAL, ALOE VERA, AND TOMATO PACK

Make a paste using aloe vera puree, tomato paste, and lentils. Spread the paste to the tanned areas of your body, let it sit for thirty minutes, and then rinse. Apply this mask at least twice a week for optimum results.

 RICE FLOUR BODY SCRUB

Take 1-2 tablespoons of rice flour and combine it with some raw milk. Apply the mixture by blending and gently massaging it with your fingertips on the face, neck, and other tanning-prone body regions. After leaving it on for twenty minutes, rinse it off with normal water. Apply this homemade scrub twice or thrice a week to get rid of the tan naturally.

APPLY SUNSCREEN

Maintain your skin care regimen because tanning takes around a month or two to remove. To prevent further tanning, apply sunscreen frequently to your body.

Remember that your everyday kitchen ingredients are enough to beat the heat and protect your skin this summer.

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PRASHITA, Travel Blogger

Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

ADELINE DORCAS cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

SMELL THE SEA FEEL THE SKY

The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and spring will say farewell before you know it; summer is almost here. And as the scorching summer heat takes over the city, and as the temperature continues to rise, staying cool and comfortable becomes a top priority for all. However, for the Bol-

lywood divas, who are constantly in the public eye, looking their best while keeping cool is an essential part of their job. From breezy dresses to lightweight fabrics, Bollywood stars have been rocking some of the most stylish and comfortable summer outfits this season. City First brings you some iconic Bollywood-inspired looks for sticky summer!

MAXI DRESS

One of the most fashionable Bollywood divas, Kareena Kapoor Khan, has been giving us some serious summer outfit goals. She dons a floral maxi dress. For all fashion lovers, who like the girl-next-door look, this is the perfect outfit for summer. Nothing beats the heat better than an airy dress and with this look, you could not get more adorable.

MIDI DRESS

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is currently in India, has also been showing us how to stay fashionable in the summer heat. The Quantico star shows you how to look like a fashion queen with a midi dress. It's the ideal outfit for a fun day out. Cotton dresses in light colours like white, yellow, sky blue, and other pastel tints are a good choice.

CROP TOP

The crop top is another market trend that has been around for a long. It’s a most-wanted summer pick since it makes you feel trendy and fashionable. Make sure you get it perfect like Ananya Pandey with this adorable combination of shorts and blaz-

PLAIN SHIRT

Shahid Kapoor has been inspiring us with his cool summer looks. Several times, he was spotted in cotton shirts paired with cool chinos, which made him look effortlessly stylish. The breathable cotton fabric of the shirt is a good choice in the summer season, while the pastel shades add a touch of sophistication to a cool look.

COTTON KURTA

Ranbir Kapoor, the ultimate style icon of Bollywood, has also been giving us some serious summer fashion goals. The Wake Up Sid actor was spotted in a cotton kurta paired with pants to give a dashing summer avatar. The lightweight fabric of the kurta is a perfect choice for a hot summer day, while the classic combination of cool shades gives a timeless fashion appeal.

While the summer season can be sticky and uncomfortable, these Bollywood stars have shown us that staying stylish and comfortable is possible. Whether it's a flowy maxi dress or a breezy shirt, these fashion icons have given us some serious inspiration for summer dressing.

B-town stars have been rocking the summer season with their stylish looks. City First brings you some iconic Bollywood inspired looks for sticky summer!

UTTKARSHA SHEKHAR uttkarsha.shekhar@firstindia.co.in

JUMP SUIT

GITB: A HUB OF BUSINESS

On the second day of the 12th edition of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB), the exhibition at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC) in Sitapura was inaugurated. The exhibition opened with the cutting of the ribbon by Director General, Tourism, Government of India, Manisha Saxena; Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, Gayatri Rathore; Past President, FICCI, Dr Jyotsna Suri and Chairperson, FICCI Tourism and Culture Committee & MD, SITA, TCI, & Distant Frontiers, Dipak Deva.

The international mart has been organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

During the tourism bazaar, Celebrity Chef

Ranveer Brar did a live food demonstration for the attendees of the Mart. Focusing on millets, he showed how the popular Rajasthani dish, Gatta can be made with millets. He also talked about the importance of ghee and spices in Indian cuisine. On the occasion, Brar said that Indian food is misconstrued as being very spicy. However, out of the 1100 micro cuisines of Indian food, 400 do not even use spices.

Later the food was also available for a tasting by the attendees. Not only this but earlier in the morning, over 50 golf ers participated in the G20 Tourism Expo Golf at the Rambagh Golf Course in Jaipur. The game was teed off by Secretary of Tourism, Government of In dia, Arvind Singh. The South Korean Ambassador, H.E. Chang Jae-Bok as well as the Sec retary Gener al of FICCI, Shailesh Pathak also played in the game.

Living Heritage of Rajasthan

CITY FIRST

A10-day-long exhibition on the Living Heritage of Rajasthan is being held at the newly opened Rajasthan International Center.

As part of the exhibition, Jaipur Virasat Foundation (JVF) has recreated sections of its Rajasthan Music Museum for visitors at the venue. This includes displaying 15 unique

DURING THE DAY!

Hooja, Director, of Jaipur Virasat Foundation (JVF) said that this was a great opportunity to share the folk traditions of Rajasthan with a wider audience. There are plans to take the exhibit to different venues across India in the near future.

The full exhibition consisting of over 60 panels, a photo display, numerous models and live demonstrations has been curated by Pooja

EID GREETINGS!

Jagdeesh Chandra reached the residence of MLA Rafeek Khan, Chairman-Rajasthan State Commission for Minorities, to greet him and his family on the festive occasion of Eid al-Fitr, on Sunday. Mohd Anis, Firoz Khan, Amir Khan, Aslam Khan, Mehraj Khan, Chandraprakash Tambi, Sunil Dangayach, Harsh Dangayach, Shameem Qureshi, Abdul Wahid and Akbar Pathan were also present on the occasion.

Hindustan Salts Limited (HSL) celebrated its 65th Annual Day Function with much enthusiasm and vigour. HSL and Sambhar Salt Ltd (SSL) are the only two PSUs of the country producing the salt. The HSL tripled its revenue in the last three years to 80 cr and turned the company in to profitable by reducing all its liabilities. On this occasion, 12 employees of HSL were felicitated for their contribution towards companies improved performance. To promote company products and establish the synergy with Govt. Of India Companies MoU with two companies i.e NACOF and UDAAN were signed by HSL. The event was graced by the presence of accomplished luminaries, including MP Jaipur Rural, Padma Shree Col Rajyavardhan Rathore and Padma Shree Kavi Dr Sunil Jogi, Dr Renuka Mishra, Economic Advisor, MHI and Bollywood Actor and Film Director Sharad Kapoor.

Jagdeesh Chandra reached the residence of Bharat24 Senior Editor, Syed Umar in New Delhi, to greet him and his wife Waheeda & give special blessings to their son Abdullah, on the festive occasion of Eid al-Fitr, on Monday.

‘Role and Importance of Libraries in the Age of Artificial Intelligence’, a symposium organised at Sanmati Library on the 148th birth anniversary of Master Motilal Sanghi recently. During the event, Prof Dinesh Kumar Gupta, said that the research life cycle is likely to be managed by the system and in future AI based systems. Tools like personal assistants, robots, open refine, chatbots, and how AI applications like ChatGPT can be useful for libraries.

folk instruments of Rajasthan like the Kamaichya, Ravanhattha, Algoza and Morchang. The display also has panels describing the various folk music communities of Rajasthan along with their history along with an audio-visual component where visitors can experience the folk music via videos in a modern take on Bioscopes.

Talking about the exhibition, Rakshat

Agarwal, Tanya Chaturvedi and Nitya Bali for the Dronah Foundation. The exhibits have been created by various partner institutions and organisations. It thematically covers the built heritage, arts, crafts and theatre of Rajasthan via a selfguided route. The exhibition, with free public entry, is on display at the Rajasthan International Center till 28 April.

Jaipur’s renowned entrepreneur and career coach Preeti Daga brought home the award ‘Icons of Asia”, as an enterprising women entrepreneur who created positive changes in the technology sector. Preeti has been working hard to encourage women entrepreneurs to explore the world of technology. The award was presented to hera by Saanya Mulaan, Renowned Social Worker, Dr Manoj Gorkela Dr Advocate General for State of Uttarakhand at Supreme Court of India, Special Counsel, Govt of MP and Jeev Kant Jha, RSS National Spokesperson.

A delegation of BPC President Bhavanishankar Joshi met Divisional Commissioner Neeraj K Pawan on Monday and demanded to allot the plot for the Press Club. Bhavani Shankar Joshi, Gen Secy Kushal Singh Medatiya, Former President Jainarayan Bissa and Treasurer Sumit Vyas were present on the occasion.

As a yearly initiative to provide cold drinking water to the general public during the scorching summers, the ICDAI Help Foundation has once again launched the "Govind Pyau" project. The event will take place on Sunday, April 30 at the Govindpura Bus Stand on Kalwar Road. This project is an important step towards addressing the need for clean and cold drinking water, especially during the summer season.

Honouring Hard work & Dedication!

CITY FIRST

The achievements of women and accomplished individuals who have contributed to society and made a difference were celebrated on Monday.

In the same series ace makeover and beauty expert, Richa Agarwal along with beauty expert Harveen Kathuria was felicitated for launching path-breaking beauty rituals and the most advanced

makeover trends in North India. The chief guests of the event were Manpreet Kaur, Chetan Singh Jodemajra, Cabinet Minister Punjab and Kulwant Singh MLA Mohali. The guests of honour were S Jagjeet Singh Dardi, Chairman of Chardikala Time TV and Jassi Sohianwala Chairman of District Planning Board Patiala, ER and Prabhjot Kaur Chairman of District Planning Board Mohali. The awards were given by Disha

Women Welfare Trust, Punjab. On this special day, Hardeep Kaur, president of the Disha Women Welfare Trust, said very highly of all the women who were awarded and congratulated them.

To add to their impressive collection of accolades, Richa Agarwal and Harveen Kathuria have received another award for the best category in Makeup & Beauty in Chandigarh and Punjab, a testament to their expertise in the beauty industry.

Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Assam was greeted by Alok Pareek, General Secretary of Jaipur City District Congress Committee during a courtesy visit at Raj Bhavan, Guwahati (Assam) on Monday.

A new theatrical production called “Caravan - The Magical Mystery” showcased the rich cultural heritage and the royal society of Rajasthan on Friday. The play depicted the 1890s during the British East India Company’s takeover of India, revolving around themes of sacrifice and heroism. Featuring a Ramta Jogi Banjara named Pawan, the play helped a depressed princess following her mother’s sudden death. Held at the 200-year-old historical site Khazana Mahal, the 70-minute sound and light show featured more than 95 types of modern lights and a stereo sound system.

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) MLA Rafeek Khan, Mohd Anis, Firoz Khan and Amir Khan

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Aslam Khan, Mehraj Khan, Chandraprakash Tambi, MLA Rafeek Khan, Sunil Dangayach, Harsh Dangayach, Shameem Qureshi, Abdul Wahid and Akbar Pathan

Jagdeesh Chandra with Syed Umar, Waheeda and Abdullah

Chef Ranveer Brar addressing the audience

A glimpse of B2B meeting

The participants of the G20 Tourism Expo Golf at the Rambagh Golf Course

Chang Jae-Bok teeing off the golf Chef Ranveer Brar at the cookery event

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Chetan Singh Jodemajra and Hardeep Kaur felicitating Harveen Kathuria

Preeti Daga felicitated by Saanya Mulaan, Dr Manoj Gorkela and Jeev Kant Jha

(L-R) Sharad Kapoor, Dr Renuka Mishra, MP Rajyavardhan Rathore, Kamlesh Kumar and Dr Sunil Jogi

Anoop Srivastava, Pradeep Gupta and Pankaj Sharma with artists

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO