First India-Jaipur Edition- 30th May 2023

PRAVEEN K SRIVASTAVA SWORN IN AS CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMM.

New Delhi: Vigilance Commissioner PK Srivastava was sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu, as Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on Monday in presence of VPJagdeep Dhankhar, PM Narendra Modi.

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AMIT SHAH CHAIRS HIGH-LEVEL MEET IN MANIPUR OVER VIOLENCE

Imphal: Union HM Amit Shah on Monday chaired a meet with Manipur CM N Biren Singh, ministers, leaders and officials here to assess situation and plan further steps to restore normalcy in the region.

CAMBODIAN KING ARRIVES ON MAIDEN STATE VISIT TO INDIA

New Delhi: King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni was welcomed by MoS MEA Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh on his maiden State visit to India, in Delhi on Monday. He arrives almost 6 decades after father’s 1st visit in 1963.

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Rahul brings Gehlot-Pilot on table, final decision left to Gandhis!

Never seen the tradition in the party that

Aditi Nagar and Yogesh Sharma

New Delhi: Amid the crisis in the party’s Rajasthan unit, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday held a crucial meeting with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who asserted that he had never seen the tradition in the party that someone is asked by the high command about a post he wants or is offered one to pacify him. The meeting regarding

Rajasthan Congress, which went on for nearly four hours, was attended by Rahul Gandhi, Organization General Secretary KC Venugopal, CM Ashok Gehlot, Rajasthan in-charge

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Sachin Pilot, Bhanwar Jitendra Singh and Shashi Tharoor brainstormed on various issues of the state.

Gehlot arrived at the residence of Kharge here at the 10 Rajaji Marg, and soon after

9 YEARS TRANSFORMING INDIA of

him, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and state in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa also reached for the meeting. According to sources, the party leaders were set to decide on the crisis in the state lead-

ership where Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot have opened a front against each other.

In fact the major take away from the meeting was that there are signs of reconciliation be-

tween the two camps (Gehlot-Pilot) in the meeting. After the meeting, KC Venugopal spoke of fighting the elections united and said, “both Gehlot and Pilot will contest the elections together. Both

2 minors among 9 die after tractor trolley falls into gorge in Jhunjhunu

Pradeep Gharwal and Manoj Tak

Jhunjhunu: Nine persons, including 6 women and 2 minors, were killed and 26 others were injured on Monday when a tractor trolley carrying them fell into a gorge in Jhunjhunu district, police said.

IAF’S APACHE COPTER’S EMERGENCY LANDING

PM Modi announces ex-gratia aid of `2L to kin of the deceased & `50,000 to the injured

The tractor trolley fell into gorge, leaving 9 persons dead, Jhunjhunu ASP Tejpal Singh said, injured admitted at hosps in Jhunjhunu and Sikar districts. People gather at the accident site in Jhunjhunu on Monday.

CRUCIAL READ

 May 30, Monday, special day for BJP as Modi govt completes 9 years in office.

 BJP govt will commence the month-long outreach called “Maha Jansampark Abhiyaan” from today.

 Mega celebration event will end on June 20. From June 20 to June 30, final phase of events marking 9 yrs of Modi govt to happen.

 30-day event will see 3 landmark occasions — June 21 (International Yoga Day); June 23 (Death anniv of Syama Prasad Mookerjee), when Modi will address a virtual rally covering 10 lakh BJP booths; June 25, (Mann ki Baat).

GRUESOME

MURDER

INSENSITIVITY...

The shocking video of the incident captured on CCTV shows the attack happening on the a busy street with people can be seen passing by, staring in alarm, but not doing anything to stop the accused.

Bhind/New Delhi: An Apache attack helicopter of the Indian Air Force aircraft made a “precautionary landing” near Bhind in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, an IAF official said. There was no casualty, IAF official further added.

HC NOTICE TO YASIN MALIK ON NIA’S APPEAL

New Delhi: The Delhi HC on Monday issued notice to the banned organisation Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik on NIA’s appeal seeking the death penalty for his involvement in a terror funding case.

CBI: CORRUPTION CASE AGAINST ROLLS-ROYCE

left the decision of the formula on the high command.”

Interestingly, Rahul Gandhi showed his power and gave a message of unity to the leaders.

After a long time, Rahul brought Gehlot-Pilot on

the discussion table and asserted how a unified Congress in Karnataka changed the political direction and condition of Congress and thus discussion was also done on how to win in Rajasthan based on the Karnataka election model! Therefore, now the Congress politics in Rajasthan is on a decisive moment!

After all, what was discussed in the Rajasthan Congress meeting? Informed sources have revealed that on the survey that was stressing about Gehlot’s mandate, Kharge clearly said, “We are following the plans.

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IN YET ANOTHER FEAT...

FIRST

There are five more such satellites to be launched by ISRO in the future

19 MINUTES

Time taken to inject the NVS-O1 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit

FLOP-SHOW...

Jinendra Singh Shekhawat

According to sources, no concrete proposal has been given to Gehlot to accomodate Pilot and similarly, Pilot himself is not sure what position will be announced for him by the party high command in the coming week. Meanwhile, everyone in Rajasthan Congress and BJP is curious to know what position will be offered to Pilot, otherwise he would not have taken U-turn by assuring his total cooperation to win 2023 polls.

India launches, successfully puts its first 2nd Generation nav satellite into orbit

12 YEARS

Total mission life of the NVS-01 is powered by two solar arrays capable of generating power up to 2.4kW and a lithium-ion battery during the eclipse BANDS

IPL FINAL MATCH BETWEEN CSK, GT

Ahmedabad: The IPL 2023 final between CSK & GT was played on Monday, which was the reserve day. At the time of writing the news, CSK were 10-0 after one over to clinch the title CSK has to chase down 171 in 15 overs.

New Delhi: The CBI has filed a corruption case against British aerospace and defence company Rolls Royce PLC, its top executives and arms dealers for alleged kickbacks in the procurement of Hawk 115 Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force and Navy, officials said. The CBI has registered a case against Tim Jones, Director Rolls Royce India, alleged arms dealers Sudhir Choudhrie and Bhanu Choudhrie, Rolls Royce Plc and British Aerospace Systems under IPC section 120-B (criminal conspiracy).

ISRO launches its advanced navigation satellite SLV-F12 and NVS-01, in Sriharikota on Monday.

3-STAGED GSLV Rocket standing 51.7 metre tall and weighing 420 tonnes lifted off from a launch pad at Sriharikota at around 10.42 am

In addition to the L1 band, there is a highly secured code for strategic signals in L5 and S bands. NavIC is useful for various civil and strategic applications

16-year-old girl fatally stabbed by boyfriend ‘Sahil’ outside her residence in New

JJ Colony in

Dairy area on Sunday night. The horrific incident was captured on the CCTV camera.

I had never heard Sahil’s name before. My daughter had been staying with a friend named Neetu for the past few days. I would want that strictest punishment be given to the accused.

—Victim’s father

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and all IAF air warriors congratulate ISRO Chairman S Somanath and team for launch of GSLV F12/NVS-01, on Monday.

MAN BLUDGEONS TEEN LOVER TO DEATH, HELD

Victim stabbed 34 times, skull ruptured

Moni Sharma

New Delhi: A 20-year-old mechanic, who brutally stabbed a 16-year-old girl allegedly 34 times in full public view in Outer North District of Delhi on Sunday night, was arrested from Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr on Monday, officials said adding it was a “crime of passion” and shows a “shocking level of insensitivity”. The arrest comes after the CCTV video of the attack went viral on social media.

The police arrested accused after he fled fol-

THE MATTER POSTMORTEM

“Sahil and the deceased were in a relationship but on Sunday they had a quarrel, the deceased was planning to attend her friend Neetu’s son’s birthday. The accused Sahil intercepted her and stabbed her multiple times. The accused, held a grudge, which led to this gruesome murder. Further investigation is being conducted,” said the officer.

lowing the murder. His phone was switched off and technical surveillance was put on him after accused had called

his father. An FIR has been lodged under Section 302 (murder) of the IPC at Shahbad Dairy police station. “I know-

According to the postmortem report, the 16-year-old victim suffered 34 stab wounds inflicted by a sharp object. Additionally, her skull was found to be ruptured, resulting from blunt injuries caused by a stone slab.

Following the completion of the post-mortem examination, victim’s body was cremated in accordance with necessary procedures, as per reports.

Sahil from 6-7 months, but girl (victim) knew for some 3-4 years. She told me she is friends with Sahil,” friend said.

Delhi has become “extremely unsafe for women and girls,” and I urge the Central government to chair a “high-level meeting” with Union HM Amit Shah, and city’s LG VK Saxena.

—Swati Maliwal, DCW chief

Sahil, who is accused of stabbing a 16-year-old girl in Rohini’s Shahbad Dairy area, has been arrested from UP’s Bulandshahr and would ensure the accused get the strictest punishment.

—Dependra Pathak, Delhi Police Special CP

Delhi police held 20-year-old accused, Sahil, near UP’s Bulandshahr on Monday.

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, KC Venugopal and Sachin Pilot in a crucial meeting at party chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in New Delhi on Monday.

—PHOTO BY ANI

someone is asked by the high command about a post he wants or is offered one to pacify him: Gehlot

PM Narendra Modi

UNION MIN PIYUSH GOYAL SPEAKS AT ‘MEDIA-SAMVAD’

PM HAS WORKED TO EMPOWER PEOPLE OF INDIA IN LAST 9 YRS’

The full majority govt has strengthened PM Modi’s hands so that he could transform the country: Piyush Goyal

Aishwary Pradhan

Jaipur: Union minister

Piyush Goyal on Monday said that PM Narendra Modi has worked tirelessly and without discrimination to speed up development in the country. He said that the PM has worked to empower the people and the country in nine years. Goyal said, “The full majority govt has strengthened the PM’s hands so that he could transform the country, strengthen the economy, uplift the poor sections of the society and defend the country’s borders.”

In a ‘Media-Samvad’

programme at a hotel here, he said that the PM has worked hard to speed up development, take welfare schemes to the last person in the line and to empower the people of the country.

BJP MP Poonam Mahajan also gave a presentation on the achievements of the Modi govt. “India was among the fragile five economies of the world in 2014 and today it is the fifth largest economy in the world,” she said during her presentation.

BJP State President CP Joshi said that India’s pride has increased in the world in 9 years.

GEHLOT ONLY SAVING HIS

CHAIR: RAJYAVARDHAN

M P Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore targeted the Ashok Gehlot government on Monday saying that there is only one scheme in the state, which is to save the chair. “There is a fight in Congress over Kursi Bachao Yojana, which is a matter of shame. This is neither going to be solved in Delhi nor in Rajasthan,” he said.

BJP SC Morcha meeting held ahead of PM’s visit

Shubham Jain

Ajmer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting at Kayad Vishram Sthal in Ajmer on May 31. The BJP has stepped up preparations regarding this. On Monday, a meeting of office bearers and workers of BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha was organized at a hotel on Jaipur Road. LoP Rajendra Rathore also participated in the meeting and said that atrocities were done on the SC Morcha during Cong govt rule. He said that Modi is coming to the historic land.

“Preparation for his visit is done. The biggest gathering at the divisional level is going to happen. The office bearers and workers of the organization of SC Morcha from across the state have reached Ajmer for the meeting,” he said.

PREPS IN FULL SWING FOR PM MODI’S AJMER VISIT ON MAY 31, ROUTE TRIALS DONE

Pushkar: PM Modi will be on a one-day visit to Ajmer on May 31 during which he will visit Brahma temple in Pushkar and offer prayers. He will also address a public meeting on the completion of 9-yrs

A proposal came up in the State Working Committee to fully praise the works done for the welfare and upliftment of the poor, for the welfare

of castes and tribes. All the leaders of Rajasthan and Union ministers will attend the meeting. The meeting will be held after PM’s Pushkar visit.

High Court to Govt: Fix quota for IAS promotions in Raj

First India Bureau Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court has given the last chance to the state govt to submit its reply on the issue of promotion in IAS from other services by fixing a quota and asked why should not the promotion process be stopped.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Rajsamand MP, Diya Kumari, once again raised the issue of the Tiger Sanctuary in Kumbhalgarh while attending the 23rd meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The meeting was organized under the chairmanship of

Union Min of Environment & Forests, Bhupender Yadav in Bhopal.

During the meeting of National Tiger Conservation Authority, MP Diya Kumari raised the issue of making Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary into a Tiger Reserve. In response to this, Chief Wildlife Warden of State, Arindam

COURTESY CALL

Anand Sharma corners BJP on inflation, unemployment & ‘ban’ on `2,000 note

Jaipur: On the completion of nine years of the Modi govt, Congress press conferences were held across the country.

INDIA’s GDP FALLEN IN 9-YRS, UNREST IN N-E STATES: SHARMA

Tomar informed that the Forest Depat of Raj has sent its recommendation to the State Govt to declare Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. It is expected that the State Govt will take prompt action on this and send it to the Central Govt, so that the plan for it can be implemented.

A division bench of acting chief justice MM Srivastava and justice

Anil Upman gave the time to the state govt till July. RAS Council and others had filed petitions and told the High Court that on Feb 17, the state govt has sent letters to all departments seeking applications from other services for promotion to IAS.

Former Union Minister Anand Sharma held a press conference in Jaipur and asked nine questions to PM Modi at the state Congress HQs. The focus of Sharma’s questions remained on inflation, unemployment and the ban of 2 thousand notes. Moreover, the echo of the issue of ERCP was heard for which Congress leaders again raised the demand before the arrival of PM Modi in Ajmer.

Former Union Minis-

ter Anand Sharma said in the press conference that the issues of Rajasthan should be heard, that too without any political bias. Water Supply Minister Mahesh Joshi present in the press conference said that PM Modi is coming to Ajmer.

“This (ERCP) was the first announcement he had made, the land of Ajmer is reminding him of his promise. I demand that PM Modi should announce ERCP in the interest of the state, if he does not want to do it then refuse,” he said.

D uring the PC Anand Sharma attacked the Central Govt and said that India’s GDP has broken in 9 years, there is a period of inflation. “What is the condition of Northeast today which shares border with Myanmar, China. There is mutual tension in the northeast. It is the duty of the opposition to tell the reality. Where have the claims of generating employment gone which were made to the public. The percentage of unemployment in age group 20-24 is 42%,” Sharma asked.

MP Diya again raises demand for tiger park in Kumbhalgarh Speed up work for domestic PNG: ACS

Jaipur : ACS Mines

Veenu Gupta has directed CNG PNG institutions to expeditiously set up PNG stations according to the prescribed roadmap and speed up the work of providing domestic gas connections through pipelines.

According to the prescribed roadmap, domestic gas is to be made

Dotasra, Pareek spat gets ugly in a meeting

Both the leaders came face to face on the issue of drainage of water

Ramesh Sharma

Sikar: In-charge Minister Shakuntala Rawat held a review meeting on Monday in Sikar Collectorate regarding waterlogging on Nawalgarh road. City MLA Rajendra Pareek expressed his displeasure

over PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra scolding the officers. Pareek said that Dotasra should not talk in improper lan-

guage with officials. Dotasra started scolding the officials for not completing the development work on time. The spat

between the two increased. Pareek said that he would take care of his Laxmangarh assembly constituency

while Dotasra said that he can take care of Sikar. After this argument between the two, the city council chairman left the meeting. The argument between the officers and public representatives became a topic of discussion. Min Shakuntala Rawat had to intervene to calm them.

Dotasra said that it is wrong for the MLA to be angry with him. “I will personally talk to him. I did not mean anything wrong,” he said.

available through 96 lakh pipelines in 8 years. So far, domestic gas connections have been issued through 2 lakh 25 thousand pipelines. Gupta, who is also the chairperson of Rajasthan State Gas reviewed the progress and availability of CNG PNG gas facilities in a meeting with Ranveer Singh, MD, Rajasthan State Gas at Udyog Bhavan.

PM must decalare ERCP as national project: D Rathore

Shubham Jain

Ajmer: Just two days ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Pushkar-Ajmer, the genie of declaring ERCP as a national project has come out of bottle. RTDC President Dharmendra Rathore, during a press conference in Ajmer on Monday, demanded that PM Modi should fulfill his 5-year-old promise to declare ERCP as a national project so that drinking water will be available in 13 districts

Rathore, Bhagirath Choudhary in Ajmer on Monday.

of state including Ajmer. The problem of water & irrigation can be solved though this, he said.

Along with this, Rathore has demanded from the PM that for the

first time after becoming PM, he is coming to Pushkar, the city of ‘Jagat-Pita’ Brahma and the way the state govt has given a budget of Rs 500 crores to develop the city of religious and tourism importance.

“Similarly, the PM should also issue an additional budget of at least Rs 500 crores for Pushkar’s development. By giving a rebate of Rs 500 in gas cylinders, the poor can be relieved from inflation,” he said.

Screengrab of the video where Govind Singh Dotasra, Rajendra Pareek can be seen during verbal spat in the meeting. Shakuntala Rawat and others are also seen here.

Union Min Bhupender Yadav, MP Diya Kumari, and other officials during the meeting in Bhopal on Monday.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal interacting with media during BJP’s ‘Media-Samvad’ on Monday.

Piyush Goyal, Rajyavardhan Rathore, and Poonam Mahajan during the media interaction in Jaipur on Monday.

Trainee IAS officers call on the Governor Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on Monday. The delegation was led by Hemant Gera, Principal Secy, Personnel Department. During the meeting Anshu Priya, Shraddha Gome, Bhaisare Shubham Ashok, Divyansh Singh, Mohit Kasania, Pritam Kumar, Saksham Goyal, Yaksh Choudhary and Yatharth Shekhar were present.

Nirmal Tiwari

Yogesh Sharma

Chandrashekhar, Rajendra Rathore, Anita Bhadel and other leaders of BJP during the SC Morcha meeting in Ajmer on Monday.

Dharmendra

Anand Sharma, Rajiv Arora, and RC Choudhary during the press conference at PCC HQs in Jaipur on Monday.

BJP State president CP Joshi meets Governor of Rajasthan, Kalraj Mishra on a courtesy call at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on Monday.

Consumers to get 100 units free electricity from June 1

Free power will be available even on more than one electricity connection

Vikas Sharma

Jaipur: People of Rajasthan will get the benefit of 100 units of free electricity from June 1. In keeping with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s budget announcement, companies have completed all preparations for this along with changes in billing software. Free electricity will be available even on more than one electricity connection. Principal Energy Secretary Bhaskar A Sawant in a special conversation with First India said that if a consumer has more than one electric-

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Student suicides: RHRC seeks factual report

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Taking cognizance of suicides by the students of Allen coaching institute, the Rajasthan Human Rights Commission has sought a factual report from the IG and the Collector of Kota.

The commission chairman Justice G K Vyas issued directions to the IG and Collector to submit reports on suicides that happened in the last two months. The report will have to be submitted before the next hearing.

Heavy rains to lash Raj, Met issues yellow alert

ity connection, he will get the benefit according to the number of members registered in the Jan Aadhaar card. This implies that if there are three members in a family,

then one can get benefit on three connections. Sawant also gave information about outstanding and defective metres.

Decisions regarding free and subsidized

electricity will be taken at the level of the finance department. Consumers consuming 90 to 100 units will be closely monitored. Sawant said that all preparations have been completed.

The commission took cognizance of a letter written by an advocate Dr Gopalraj Kalla. The advocate sought the intervention of the commission in checking the suicide cases.

Ahead of Assembly elections, 142 RPS transferred

First India Bureau

Jaipur: In a major reshuffle in the police department ahead of the assembly elections, the state government on Monday transferred 142 officers of the Rajasthan Police Service (RPS). Police Headquarters issued the transfer orders. Deputy SP-level officers have been changed in most of the districts.

According to the

Justice George Masih to take oath as Raj Chief Justice today

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Newly appointed Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court Augustine George Masih will take oath today.

Governor Kalraj Mishra will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Masih at the swearing-in ceremony to be held at Raj Bhavan on May 30 at 4:30 pm.

Masih along with his family members including wife reached Jaipur from Chandigarh.

As per the protocol, PPS officer Brijendra Kumar Jain has also come with Masih.

High Court Registrar General Chandra Prakash Shrimali, and Principal Secretary Law Gyan Prakash Gupta welcomed Justice Masih at Jaipur airport.

transfer list, Manish Badgurjar has been posted as CO Ajmer Rural, Vijay Kumar has been posted as Circle Officer Anta in Baran while Ajay Kumar Sharma has been posted as Assistant Commissioner of Police, Chaksu, Jaipur. Joginder Singh, (Leave Reserve, Police Housing, Jaipur), Manish Kumar Sharma (Child Rights Commission, Jaipur), Deepak

Khandelwal (Traffic, Jaipur South), Chiranjilal Meena (Malviya Nagar, Jaipur), Shyam Sundar (Sodala,

Baran: Wife held for husband’s murder

First India Bureau Baran: The Chhabra police have disclosed the murder of Laddulal Pankaj, whose body was found in suspicious condition in his own house last week in Krishna Colony of Chhabra town. The police have arrested the deceased’s wife Manbhar and her lover Omprakash Gadri in the murder case. The police said they suspected that

the deceased had been murdered because of the injury marks found on the body.

Manbhar worked as a maid at a cloth seller’s place. Her lover Omprakash also worked at the same place, due to this there was a love affair between the two for a long. However, the deceased Laddulal was the obstacle between the two. The police arrested both of them and sent them to jail.

HUSBAND GETS LIFE SENTENCE FOR WIFE’S MURDER IN 8-YR OLD CASE

Kota: In an eight-year-old murder case, the ADJ Court Order No. 4 has sentenced two accused to life imprisonment. The court sentenced the accused husband Gaurav alias Rocky (37) to life imprisonment till his last breath and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. Whereas accomplice Tikam (34) was punished with seven years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50,000. The accused had strangled his wife to death only after seven months of marriage. Then her body was taken by car towards Dabi Four lane road, where it was burnt in a drum. Additional Public Prosecutor Narendra Kumar Malav said the incident is of July 2015.

DISPUTE ENDS

Jaipur), Bhopal Singh Bhati (Jhotwara, Jaipur), Jogendra Singh (Traffic Jaipur East), Phoolchand Meena (Bassi), Meghchand Meena (Leave Reserve CID CB, Jaipur), Satish Kumar (SDRF, Jaipur), Umesh Nitharwal (Shahpura, Jaipur), Jitendra Singh Shekhawat (Tourism Department Jaipur), Vinod Kumar Sharma (Sanganer, Jaipur), Hari Shankar

Sharma (Traffic Jaipur North), Irfan Ali (JDA, Jaipur), Narendra Pareek (SC-ST Cell Jaipur), Ramanand Yadav (CM Security Cell Jaipur), Rajendra Singh (Tech and SM Unit Jaipur), Ramchandra (Cyber Crime Jaipur South), Sanjay Sharma (GRP Jaipur) and Sanjay Sharma (Traffic Jaipur West) are among other officers who have been transferred.

First India Bureau

Jaipur: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in several parts of the country, including the northwestern parts, in the next few days. The weather office has forecast rainfall and thunderstorms in northwest India till May 31.

In Rajasthan’s Pali district, two containers of a goods train fell on the platform of Bagdi railway station due to squally winds. A biker got stuck in a drain as water overflowed due to heavy rainfall in Karanwa village. He was later rescued. A car was damaged in Pali after a boundary well of a plot fell on it during rain.

JAISALMER: GRANDFATHERGRANDSON DIE IN HAILSTORM

Jaisalmer: A man and his grandson died in Jaisalmer due to a hailstorm on Sunday. Kanaram (55) and his grandson Vikram (12) had gone to graze cattle when it started raining. Before they could find a place to hide, a hailstorm started and they died. At the same time, five goats also died in the incident.On the other hand, the sand dunes on the Indo-Pak border were covered with hailstorm. JCB machines were used by the BSF to clear the border areas.

First India Bureau

Behror: An uncle and nephew died on the spot in an accident in Behror town of Alwar district. The accident took place near Dahmi village on Delhi-Jaipur Highway-48 in the town around 9.30 am on Monday. The deceased were identified as Mahesh Kumar (35) and his nephew Nishant (13).

In another accident, two pilgrims were killed and seven including two children were injured when a pickup truck fell into a ditch in Thapda Valley of Anandpuri on Sunday night. One seriously injured was referred to Udaipur after first aid. After the information, police reached MG Hospital and kept the body in the mortuary.

Tejraj Singh elected as Treasurer of IHA

Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: The dispute going on in the Indian Handball Association for some time now has come to an end. Digvijay Chautala was running one association and Anandeshwar Pandey the other, but now both groups have come together. Besides, three key office bearers of the association have been re-elected. Digvi-

jay Chautala was unanimously elected as President, Jagan Mo-

han Rao as General Secretary, and Tejraj Singh of Rajasthan as

Treasurer in the working committee meeting of the Sangh.

All three office bearers handed over the letter after meeting PT Usha, president of the Indian Olympic Association.

PT Usha and Acting CEO Kalyan Choubey were actively involved in bringing the truce. Now, there is only one handball association in the country.

Four killed, seven injured in Banswara and Alwar

Bikes submerged in water at KEM road due to heavy rains in Bikaner on Monday.

BSF personnel standing near the sheet of hailstones on the IndiaPakistan border in Jaisalmer on Monday.

Digvijay Chautala, Jagan Mohan Rao, Tejraj Singh handed over the letter to PT Usha at the committee meeting on Monday.

THE PROBLEMS...

It is said that they do not degrade for even 100s or even 1,000s of years and when left untreated and undisposed they enter drains, open areas, trees, mix with other biodegradable garbage and even reach oceans and sea forming hills and islands.

They are a major eye sore specially in the cities where human density is more. The cows eat them and fall ill and even the birds and animals and fish in the seas and oceans fall prey to them leading to even infection of the food we eat.

THE SOLUTIONS...

The need of the hour is therefore to atleast begin with segregation of dry plastics including bags, packaging material, broken hard plastic items at house hold, office, institutions, factories and shop level. This will atleast ensure that the 50 to 60% of the plastics, which are dry can be easily sorted out and sent to the concerned recycling plant or used to make fuel as the case may be. This will take care of a major aspect of the problem.

MEENAKSHI HOOJA

The writer is a Retd IAS officer and former Member, Central Administrative Tribunal

The quest for neatness, cleanliness, orderliness, beauty and aesthetics is eternal. A clean and green environment, as they say is not only good for our health but deeply satisfying for our sense of well being and a feeling of cheerfulness and happiness.

Keeping in view this societal need, the Governments world wide, have been making sincere efforts to make Acts and put in place rules; and ensuring their enforcement including through creating awareness among citizens, teaching good practices and punishing the wrong doers for keeping our environment clean. In India also there are plethora of Acts and rules with these objectives in mind in which many Departments play a key role and the main ones being the Environment department and the local bodies, specially municipal authorities. The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and linked Swachh Census that ranks local bodies in terms of cleanliness is an example that has gained considerable media traction.

The disposal of garbage coming from households, shops, factories, institutions, offices was never easy but due to easy marketing of items like old newspapers, waste wood, iron and steel and their recycling and the rest being biodegradable, disposal used to be was less difficult to manage. Though no doubt, heaps of garbage and litter were always there on the street corners as eye sores, as most of us would remember from our childhood days, the increasing use of plastics changed things.

With the advent of plastics and their strength and resilience, the variety and diversity of plastic products increased exponentially ranging from small zip bags, carry bags to packaging products, industrial products, IT and computers, and transport items like cars, trains and even ships planes and space vehicles. Plastic captured the imagination of the world as a major source of raw material. As their use and spread became wider and deeper their disposal and recycling emerged as a new problem and challenge and Governments across the world tried to regulate the same incorporating new research, techniques, defining the responsibilities of the citizens and the Government agencies . The various Environmental Acts and rules and regulationsin India also laid down vital guidelines including banning of certain types of plastics and prescribing procedures for disposal.

The problem will then be reduced to scientific disposal of plastic bags and containers that have wet and liquid items and generally get mixed with other biodegradable garbage. For this also more research is required in Universities and scientific and management institutions so that the disposal of such waste at the management centres of Municipalities and panchayats becomes easier and we have a less polluted environment.

MANAGING PLASTIC WASTE

At the heart of waste and plastic management is the need of segregation of waste at the household, institutional, shop and commercial level followed by a segregated journey to the recycling and disposal point. However there are only a few examples, specially in India of rigour in the practices which are enjoined upon by the Acts and rules regarding segregation, of the Environment dept and local bodies.

Atleast the waste that is biodegradable ie vegetable and fruit peals, left over food etc from the kitchen degrades on its own. Wood, iron and steel, aluminium items, old newspapers can be sold to waste collectors if segregated at base level. However the plastic waste, which is growing in weight and volume needs more scientific treatment. Of this also a huge quantity is of dry plastic plastics.

The need of the hour is therefore to atleast begin with segregation of dry plastics including bags, packaging material, broken hard plastic items at house hold, office, institutions, factories and shop level. This then can be collected by trucks or even rickshaws specially assigned only to collect plastics. The local bodies can easily do this and the trucks, rickshaws can have a designated colour and fixed time for collection. This will atleast ensure that the 50 to 60% of the plastics, which are dry can be easily sorted out and sent to the concerned recycling plant or used to make fuel as the case may be. This will take care of a major aspect of the problem. Practically I have tried it ot at my own level and do find willing collectors to accept it for free. This ensures that the plastic has a reasonable chance of recycling.

The problem will then be reduced to scientific disposal of plastic bags and containers that have wet and liquid items and generally get mixed with other biodegradable garbage. For this also more research is required in Universities and scientific and management institutions so that the disposal of such waste at the management centres of Municipalities and panchayats becomes easier and we have a less polluted environment. A genuine concern for cleanliness, check on pollution and good aesthetics and whole hearted efforts at all levels alone will make this possible. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE AUTHOR ARE

The problem with plastics is their degradability. It is said that they do not degrade for even 100s or even 1,000s of years and when left untreated and undisposed they enter drains, open areas, trees, mix with other biodegradable garbage and even reach oceans and sea forming hills and islands. They are a major eye sore specially in the cities where human density is more. The cows eat them and fall ill and even the birds and animals and fish in the seas and oceans fall prey to them leading to even infection of the food we eat. The enforcement and implementation of the rules leave much to be desired. In this situ-

Keeping in view this societal need, the Governments world wide, have been making sincere efforts to make Acts and put in place rules; and ensuring their enforcement including through creating awareness among citizens, teaching good practices and punishing the wrong doers for keeping our environment clean

ation it is extremely vital for the State agencies and the people to be more aware and diligent in their duties.

PM Modi accuses earlier govts of ignoring northeastern region

PM says N-E’s Rly budget now is `10,000 crore, which is four times than before 2014

New Delhi (ANI): Flagging-off Assam’s first Vande Bharat Express train on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the earlier governments of ignoring the northeastern region. He said the people of the northeast were devoid of development for a very long time.

Referring to the railway budget before 2014, he said that the budget allocated for North East now is Rs 10,000 crore which is four times the growth. Addressing the inaugural run of Northeast’s first Vande Bharat Express train in Assam, via video conferencing, PM Modi said, “Northeast people were devoid of development for a long time by earlier governments.”

“Before 2014, Railway’s budget for North East was Rs 2,500 crore. Now it is more Rs 10,000 crore, which is 4 times growth. All parts of the Northeast will soon be connected via the broadgauge network. Rs 1 lakh crore is being spent on the same,” he added.

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MODI FLAGS OFF ASSAM’S FIRST VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS TRAIN

We will win 150 seats in MP, says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi (PTI): Con-

Three works related to the connectivity of North East are going on. North East is getting the first Made in India Vande Bharat. This is the third Vande Bharat connecting West Bengal and electrification work on about 425 km of track in Assam and Meghalaya has been completed.

—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

PK Srivastava sworn in as Central Vigilance Commissioner

New Delhi (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged off Assam’s first Vande Bharat Express which will connect Guwahati in Assam and Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. This new service will cover the distance of 411 km between Guwahati and New Jalpaiguri in 5 hours 30 minutes reducing the present shortest journey time by the speediest train significantly. The Vande Bharat Express train service will operate six days a week discovering the new age rail travel with airlines like travel feelings for people of the northeast who will able to feel the comfort and speed during the journey.

Odisha: Patnaik’s Cabinet approves 18 proposals

Bhubaneswar (PTI):

The Odisha govt on Monday approved 18 proposals, including the plan to launch a new ‘Mo Ghara’ housing scheme in rural areas of state. The ‘Mo Ghara’ scheme will provide financial assistance to meet the aspiration of the lower and lowermiddle-income households of rural Odisha, Chief Secy PK Jena said after a Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Naveen Patnaik here.

New Delhi: President

Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered oath of office to senior administrator

Praveen Kumar Srivastava as next Central Vigilance Commissioner. In a brief ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, Srivastava formally took charge as the CVC following the oath taking ceremony.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and PM Narendra Modi were present on the occasion.

“President Drou-

padi Murmu administered the Oath of Office to the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava at Rashtrapati Bhavan,” Office of President of India said in a tweet.

Praveen Kumar Srivastava was already working in the capacity as acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) following the completion of tenure of incumbent CVC Suresh N Patel in December last year.

“MODI GOVT INCREASED RLYS BUDGET FOR N-E”

Guwahati: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said before 2014, the allocation for railways for the northeast was Rs 2,000 crore but, under Modi govt, it has increased to Rs 10,200 crore, helping expedite projects in the region. He was talking to media in Guwahati before the launch of Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express.

gress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday exuded confidence that the party will bag 150 seats in the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to the media after the party’s poll preparedness meeting here, he said the party would continue its winning streak in Madhya Pradesh after emerging victorious in Karnataka.

Gandhi along with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge held a meeting of top party leaders from Madhya Pradesh where all leaders stressed on unity.

Former CM and Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath and AICC in-charge P Aggarwal was among those resent in meeting.

“WILL SOON DECIDE ON SUPPORT TO AAP ON ORDINANCE ISSUE”

New Delhi: As the Congress top leadership on Monday met its Delhi and Punjab leaders to discuss issues including supporting the Aam Aadmi Party over ordinance row and if an alliance with it for 2024 is needed, party said that a decision will be announced in coming days. Earlier, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Rahul Gandhi met party leaders from Delhi and Punjab separately over the issue of alliance with AAP for 2024 Lok Sabha polls and for supporting Kejriwal on Centre’s ordinance issue.

“We had a lengthy discussion. It is our assessment that we got 136 in Karnataka. In Madhya Pradesh we are going to

DELHI, PUNJAB CONG LEADERS AGAINST ALLIANCE WITH AAP

New Delhi: In a meeting held on Monday with party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leaders from Delhi and Punjab told him that there should not be any alliance with AAP in Delhi over the ordinance issue, according to sources. They also told him the party should not be seen standing with the Aam Aadmi Party over the Center’s ordinance. The Congress leaders including Ajay Maken, Sandeep Dixit, and Pratap Singh Bajwa were against supporting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

get 150 seats. What we did in Karnataka we are going to repeat that (in Madhya Pradesh),” Gandhi told reporters.

CM keeps Finance, gives Home to G Parameshwara

Bengaluru (ANI): Two days after the Karnataka cabinet reached its full strength of 34, the portfolios were allocated with CM Siddaramaiah keeping Finance and his deputy DK Shivakumar getting Major and Medium Irrigation, and Bengaluru City Development ministries. Other than this, CM Siddaramaiah has also kept the ministries of Cabinet Affairs, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Intelligence, In-

Lone Congress MLA in WB jumps ship to Trinamool

Kolkata: Bayron Biswas, the lone Congress MLA in the West Bengal, joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday, thus reducing the grand old party’s strength to zero in the 294-member House. Biswas got elected as a Left Front-backed Congress candidate in the

Assembly byploll at Sagardighi in Murshidabad, which was held a few months back. The result had cheered the Left-Congress combine, as it showed a sign of erosion in the minority vote bank of TMC in the Muslim-dominated constituency. On Monday, TMC national General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee welcomed Biswas into the party.

ON CLOUD NINE

formation, IT and BT Infrastructure development and all unallocated portfolios. DK Shivakumar, under the Ben-

galuru City Development Ministry, will be having control over BBMP, BWSSB, BMRDA, BMRCL and BDA.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s son and Chittapur MLA Priyank Kharge has been given the Ministry of

Ruling BJP wins both seats in UP legislative council by-elections

Lucknow: The ruling BJP has won both the seats in the by-elections of Uttar Pradesh legislative council. The votes for these seats were polled on Monday and counting completed late in the evening. BJP candidates Padamsen Choudhury and Mavendra Singh easily secured victory while Samajwadi Party candi-

dates Ram Jatan Rajbhar and Ramkaran Nirmal faced defeat.

Padam Sen Choudhury secured 279 votes while Manvendra Singh got 280 votes. SP candidate Choudhury and Nirmal secured 116 and 115 votes respectively. All the nine RLD legislators voted for the SP candidate while 12 Apna Dal MLAs for the BJP.

Sitharaman posts impressive report card of BJP’s 9-yr rule

Mumbai (Agencies):

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a glowing report card of PM Narendra Modi’s 9-years in office, terming them as full of progress and development, here on Monday. Addressing the media as part of BJP’s all-India outreach to the masses, Sitharaman said that 80 crore people were given free foodgrain during the Covid-19 pandemic while 220 crore were administered Coronavirus vac-

cine doses nationwide. “We have elevated the country’s status globally

in the past nine years, the poor have got food security with dignity...

No other country has achieved so much in the same period in renewable energy,” she said.

Discussing the achievements at the mass level, Sitharaman said 12 crore homes were given access to clean drinking water, 9.60 crore given free gas connections, and despite the global price rise, a subsidy of Rs 200 per gas cylinder was extended to the poor.

The Modi govt has built over 3.50 crore pucca homes for the poor

and nearly 12 crore toilets were built for them, resulting in 100 per cent coverage of toilets achieved in mofussil areas as compared with just 39 per cent nine years ago (2014). Sitharaman was flanked by state Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule and others as BJP celebrates nine years of Modi’s rule and the achievements ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

MODI GOVT WILL WIN 2024 LS POLLS AS IT BELIEVES IN EMPOWERMENT: THAKUR

Ahmedabad (PTI): The Narendra Modi government will retain power in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls by winning more than 300 seats because it believes in empowerment of people and not appeasement, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Monday. Addressing the media to mark nine years of Modi rule, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports said “our government believes in sashaktikaran (empowerment) and not tushtikaran (appeasement)”. “That is the reason why we gave 10 per cent reservation to the Economically Weaker Sections. While we believe in serving people, some believe in indulging in politics. We will once again come to power by securing more than 300 seats in the Lok Sabha elections,” Thakur told reporters.

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. G Parameshwara was allocated the crucial Home Ministry in the state of Karnataka. HK Patil has been allocated the Ministry of Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism. Former Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao was allocated the Health and Family Welfare Ministry. Former Minister and Batarayanapur MLA Krishna Byregowda got the Revenue Ministry (excluding Muzrai).

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ANTILIA BOMB SCARE CASE: EXCOP TOLD TO FILE FRESH BAIL PLEA

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday told ex-police officer Pradeep Sharma, arrested in connection with Antilia bomb scare case and killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran, to file fresh application for interim bail. A vacation bench took note of the submission of Addl Solicitor General that Sharma was seeking interim bail without filing an interlocutory application (application in appeal already instituted).

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Mathura: A POCSO court in Mathura on Monday awarded a death sentence to a man for sexually assaulting and killing a nine-year-old boy. “Special Judge POCSO court Ram Kishor Yadav, after hearing both the sides, awarded the death sentence to the accused Mohd Saif,” special District Government Counsel (DGC) POCSO court Alka Upmanyu said. The judge pronounced the verdict in a record trial of 15 working days, he said.

An FIR was filed in Sadar Bazar Police Station by the father of the minor boy.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party’s Gen Secy KC Venugopal, and leader Rahul Gandhi at a meeting with party leaders from Madhya Pradesh, in New Delhi on Monday. —PHOTO BY ANI

K’TAKA CABINET ALLOCATION

Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, state CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal, Ashwini Vaishnaw and other dignitaries flag off Assam’s first Vande Bharat Express train between New Jalpaiguri Station and Guwahati, on Monday.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah chairs a meeting with the officials, on Monday. —PHOTO BY ANI

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar and PM Narendra Modi with Central Vigilance Commissioner Praveen K Srivastava after latter’s swearing-in ceremony.

Yogi Adityanath casts vote for UP legislative council on Monday.

Nirmala Sitharaman addresses media with Maha Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on completion of 9 years of Modi govt, in Mumbai on Monday.

DEATH SENTENCE TO MAN FOR SEX ASSAULT, MURDER OF 9-YR-OLD

HM Shah in Manipur: Holds meet to assess situation, restore normalcy

In an earlier meeting, Shah had stressed the expediting of relief and rehabilitation process in the state

New Delhi (Agencies):

A day after fresh violence hit Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to be on a four-day visit to the state to assess the situation and plan further steps to restore normalcy there.

Shah will arrive in Manipur’s capital city Imphal by Monday evening and stay in the state till June 1. The Home Minister will hold several rounds of security meetings during his stay in Manipur to assess the situation and plan further steps to restore normalcy, said sources.

As per security forces, fierce encounters are on between suspected Kuki militants and security personnel at the Kadangband and nearby Singda areas falling in the Imphal West district.

On May 14 and May 15, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also held a series of meetings with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and representatives of Meitei and Kuki communities as well as other stakeholders to review the measures taken for restoring peace in the unrest-hit state.

ARMY APPREHENDS 3 MISCREANTS IN STRIFETORN MANIPUR, RECOVERS ARMS, AMMUNITION

Imphal (ANI): Three armed miscreants who were allegedly planning to carry out an attack on security forces in Imphal’s East District have been apprehended along with the recovery of ammunition, an official statement from the Indian Army said on Monday. As per the statement, One INSAS Rifle with a Magazine, sixty rounds of 5.56mm

ammunition, one Chinese hand grenade and one Detonator were also recovered from the possession of the accused. “On May 28, one Mobile Vehicle Check Post noticed a suspected Alto car approaching with four passengers. On being stopped, the miscreants got down from the car and attempted to flee into by lanes of the colony,” read the Indian Army statement.

THE COMPLEX ‘COCKTAIL’ OF GRIEVANCES AT WORK

BEHIND COMMUNAL CLASHES AT MANIPUR

Imphal: A complex conflict over land rights, cultural dominance, and drug smuggling, erupted in one of the worst ethnic violence the northeast has witnessed in decades, experts and common people here feel. Meiteis, who predominantly stay in Imphal valley, blame the Kuki tribals for the clashes, which according to them have their roots in poppy cultivation, militancy and opposition to the demand to award ST status to Meiteis. On the other hand, the Kukis, who mostly live in the hills, allege that the Meiteis are threatening their very existence by attempting to grab their land by seeking scheduled tribe status. Currently, in tribal areas, land can be owned by tribals under customary law.

22 APPREHENDED FOR SETTING SEVERAL HOUSES ON FIRE

Imphal: After clashes were reported from several areas in Manipur, the Indian Army on Monday said that as many as 22 miscreants have been apprehended after being caught in the act of burning houses in Sanasabi, Gwaltabi and Shabunkhol Khunao villages in the hilly region of YKPI in Imphal. The Army columns were fired upon from automatic weapon by miscreants who were trying to burn the houses while operating in the area. Several automatic wepons were recovered from the area.

KUNO CHEETAH DEATHS

Yadav holds review meet with MP CM Shivraj S Chouhan

INSURGENTS PLANNING TO USE PEOPLE AS HUMAN SHIELDS: ARMY

Guwahati: The Army said on Sunday to have got wind of “a nefarious plot” regarding “likely usage of human shield” in planned attacks of the kind that have ravaged Manipur, based on intercepted transcripts of communication between two groups of “miscreants”.

“You are under our watch. IndianArmy is committed to restore peace & adopt a people-friendly approach, irrespective of the nefarious plot,” the Manipur-based Spear Corps tweeted in a warning to miscreants.

KHARGE-LED DELEGATION TO MEET PRESIDENT; CONGRESS SLAMS PM MODI OVER MANIPUR VIOLENCE

Manipur, recovers arms, ammunition.

Imphal: The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the recent violence in Manipur, saying a horrific tragedy is unfolding there while the PM is obsessed about his “self-coronation”. A delegation led by Congress President Kharge will be calling on President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday morning regarding the situation in the state, according to party general secretary Jairam Ramesh. He said 25 days after Manipur started burning, things turned from bad to worse on the eve of the long-awaited visit of Amit Shah to Imphal. “Despite Article 355 being imposed, there’s a total and complete breakdown of law and order and administration in the state,” Ramesh said on Twitter.

OVER 25 DEAD IN SEPERATE ACCIDENTS GO FIRST CRISIS

Pilots offered `1 lakh extra to not resign

New Delhi (Agencies): Cash-strapped airline Go First has planned to raise the salaries of its employed flight captains by Rs 1 lakh per month and Rs 50,000 for first class officers in a bid to stop them from leaving the airline after it filed for bankruptcy. The retention allowance will come into effect from June 1, an email sent to pilots read. The allowance will be extended to even those who left the company but are willing to withdraw their resignations by June 15.

7 Engineering students die as SUV collides with pick-up truck

AIR INDIA HIRING 600 CABIN CREW, PILOTS EVERY MONTH: CEO New Delhi: Air India, insistent on a ‘healthy start’ for its fi ve year transformation plan since the takeover by the Tata group, CEO Campbell Wilson said that the airline is hiring 550 cabin crew members and 50 pilots every month.

Wilson further informed that Air India expects to have six wide-body A350 planes in its fl eet by the end of this year.

Wilson said that the airline has set no hiring target, however, about 550 cabin crew members and 50 pilots are coming in and trained afresh every month.

Guwahati: Seven engineering students were killed and six others injured when a speeding SUV collided with a pick-up truck in Assam’s Guwahati early this morning. The accident took place near the Jalukbari flyover. The speeding SUV crossed over the road divider and crashed with the pick-up truck coming from the opposite side, police said. The Scorpio was overloaded with 10 occupants. The SUV and the pick-up truck were mangled beyond recognition, pointing to the intensity of the crash.

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Mysuru: A tragic accident occurred on Monday in Kuruburu village on Kollegala main road, resulting in the death of ten individuals and injuring three others.

The victims were traveling in an Innova SUV car from Bellary and were on a tour of Mysuru city, having visited the Male Madeshwara temple prior to the mishap. The speeding car collided with a private bus, causing the fatal accident.

FUTURE READINESS OF WORKFORCE

LABOURERS ELECTROCUTED TO DEATH IN JHARKHAND

Dhanbad: At least eight labourers were electrocuted to death while installing a pole near the Nichitpur Railway gate in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Monday, an official said. The incident occurred when the pole which labourers were trying to install fell on a high tension wire of 25,000 volts and they came in contact with the wire. The incident took place at Nichitpur railway gate.

Pradhan meets Singapore Minister Kim

Singapore (ANI): During his 3-day visit, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Min Gan Kim Yong on Monday.

The two sides held a discussion on industry’s role in the skilling ecosystem as well as in ensuring the future readiness of the workforce. In a tweet on Monday, the official Twitter account of Singapore in India wrote, “Part of his 3-day visit

interacted with several teachers and students.

to, Indian Edu & Skills Dev & Entrepreneurship Min @dpradhanbjp met @MTI_Sg Min

Gan Kim Yong earlier tdy. They had a good discussion on the industry’s salient role in the

skilling ecosystem & in ensuring the relevance & future readiness of the workforce.”

Union Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan embarked on his three-day visit to Singapore on Sunday to strengthen existing ties and explore the possibility of widening the scope of bilateral engagement in areas of education and skill development.

During his visit, Pradhan will be meeting members of the Indian diaspora and Odia Association.

Bhopal (PTI): Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with union forest minister Bhupendra Yadav held a Cheetah review meeting at CM House in Bhopal on Monday morning. The meeting was being organised after the death of six cheetahs, including three cheetah cubs at Kuno National Park in the past few months.

CM Chouhan, Union Minister Yadav, MP Forest Minister Vijay Shah and senior officials of Forest Department were present in the meeting.

“Union minister Yadav has said that we should not be worried. it takes time for them to adjust to the new environment. I was very worried about the untimely death of three cheetah cubs. The government is making all out efforts for care of cheetahs,” Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.

Norodom Sihamoni, the Cambodian King arrives in India for the first time!

New Delhi (Agencies): Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Monday arrived in New Delhi on his maiden state visit to India. King Sihamoni will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday and President Droupadi Murmu will host a state banquet in his honour later in the evening.

The King will have meetings with President Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He will pay floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Raj Ghat.

“India and Cambodia enjoy warm and friendly relations marked by civilisational, cultural and economic linkages and

UNDER-TRIAL PRISONER ATTACKED BY INMATES IN TIHAR

New Delhi: SA undertrial prisoner lodged in Tihar jail here was injured after he was allegedly attacked by other inmates with an improvised knife and handmade tool on Monday, officials said.

According to them, the inmates attacked Rahul alias Pawan with an improvised knife, handmade sua and a tile. One of the attackers, undertrial prisoner Alok alias Vishal, also inflicted self-injuries, they said. Soon the jail staff, Tamil Nadu Special Police and a Quick Response Team intervened and the inmates were separated immediately, he said.

MP: VILLAGERS PERFORM ‘HAVAN’ FOR GOOD HEALTH OF CHEETAHS

Bhopal: The recent deaths of cheetahs and their cubs in Kuno National Park, located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, have triggered apprehension and distress among local villagers. In an attempt to ensure the safety and well-being of cheetahs, residents of Karahal village have turned to reciting the Mahamrityunjaya mantra. They have also organised havan-pujan ceremonies specifically dedicated to the cheetahs at the Hanuman temple in their village. Through heartfelt prayers, they are earnestly appealing for the safeguarding and preservation of the cheetahs in Kuno National Park.

Delhi: Rain likely to ease out heatwave

deep-rooted people-topeople ties. The relationship is based on shared cultural values, commitment to foster economic growth, collaboration in the fields of defence and security and convergence on regional and global issues,” the Ministry statement added. India has extended a grant of $1.5 million for purchase of demining equipment and has offered a line of credit worth $50 million line of credit for procurement of defence equipment from India.

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New Delhi (Agencies): Rainfall is expected in Delhi as clouds have surrounded the city. The India Meteorological Department's Regional Forecasting Centre predicts partly cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall, which will help keep temperatures in check. Heatwave conditions are not expected to return for the next five to six days. On Monday, the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 21.8 degree Celsius, which is five notches below normal.

GIRL PLAYING IN SAREE SWING DIES OF SUFFOCATION IN UDUPI DISTRICT, K’TAKA

Udupi: In a tragic incident, a nine-year-old girl playing on a swing made with saree died from suffocation in Udupi district of Karnataka on Monday. The deceased girl is identified as Manvitha, a resident of Nitte village near Karkala town in Udupi. According to police, preliminary investigations suggested that the incident had taken place when the saree got wrapped around the neck of the girl and she died out of suffocation. The victim was rushed to Nitte’s Community Health Centre. However, the doctors declared her dead.

COPS ARREST 160 PEOPLE IN ASSAM ON CHARGES OF FAKE GOLD SMUGGLING

Guwahati: At least 160 people have been arrested on charges of fake gold smuggling in Assam in the last two weeks, police said on Monday. According to an official statement by the Assam Police, the highest number of arrests took place in Lakhimpur district with 63 people already under custody, followed by 45 arrests in Sonitpur. After top female cop Junmoni Rabha died in a road accident earlier this month, allegations had surfaced that she was investigating a case related to fake gold smuggling and that her death was staged.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with Singapore’s Minister Gan Kim Yong met and

A local tries to douse a fire that broke out amid clashes between armed groups and security forces in Manipur; Civilians being rescued by Indian Army and Assam Rifles from the violence-hit areas.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a meeting with Manipur CM N. Biren Singh, state ministers, senior leaders and officials in Imphal on Monday.

Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma with police officials inspects the site of the accident. —PHOTO BY ANI

Union Minister Yadav said that Cheetahs take some time to adjust to the environment after being relocated.

Army apprehends 3 miscreants in strife-torn

COLLISION INVOLVING INNOVA, BUS AT MYSURU

GLIMPSES FROM IPL FINAL

Kylian beats Messi to win Ligue 1 Player of Year award

New Delhi (Agencies): Kylian Mbappe takes home the trophy Ligue 1 Player of the Year for the record fourth consecutive year.

Voted Ligue 1's best player in 2019, 2021 and 2022, becomes the first player to win the trophy four seasons in a row. After another exceptional season, the Paris Saint-Germain forward boasts 28 goals and 5 assists in the league. "It's a pleasure, I always wanted to win, to write my name into the league's history” Mbappe said.

French Open: Stephens eases into second round

New Delhi (Agencies):

Sloane Stephens made the most of her time on her favorite court in the world, delivering a commanding performance in the first round of the French Open in Paris.

Stephens secured a 6-0, 6-4 victory over former world number one Kate-

rina Pliskova on Monday, sending a strong message to her opponents.

Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv after overnight barrage

Kyiv (Agencies): Explosions rattled Kyiv during daylight on Monday as Russian ballistic missiles took aim at the Ukrainian capital, hours after a more common nighttime barrage of the city by drones and cruise missiles.

Russian forces fired 11 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv, as per Ukraine’s chief of staff, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. All of them were shot down, he said, & puffs of white smoke could be seen in the blue sky over the city from street level.

Debris from the intercepted missiles fell in Kyiv’s central and northern districts during the morning, landing in the middle of traffic on a city road and also starting a fire on a building’s roof, the Kyiv military administration said. At least one civilian was reported hurt.

RUSSIA PUTS US SENATOR GRAHAM ON WANTED LIST

Moscow (Agencies): Russia has put U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on a wanted list, citing the ministry’s database. In an edited video released by the Ukrainian president’s office of Graham’s meeting, Graham was shown saying “the Russians are dying” and U.S. support was the “best money we’ve ever spent”.

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NIGHT-TIME RUSSIAN AIR CAMPAIGN TERRORIZES CITIZENS IN UKRAINIAN

Kyiv (Agencies): The attacks come at night, when most in Kyiv are sound asleep. In the recent escalation of Russian attacks, a civilian, says a prayer every night. “Please,” she asks, closing her eyes and addressing the heavens, “Let it be quiet.” “Every night, we are afraid,” she said, tearing up. During the attack on Monday, people took cover at metro station. Because of these regular incidents in the country, most people are complaining of sleeplessness.

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6. रामरख जाट / अम्ा लाल जाट रीर साररकर नगर 3543, 7 177.77 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु

7. लशमला देवी / रामावतार ्ैरवा बैररा कॉिोनी 1912, 64 75 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु

8. पवन कुमार जैन / लाल चन्द जैन नशराजी पाक के पास 1808, 1809 147.5 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु

14 nations to strengthen supply chains

Waters in Venice’s main canal (picturesque waterways) turned fluorescent green on Sunday. Authorities are unsure of the cause of this change in colour, and a probe has been launched.

New Delhi (Agencies): The members of 14-nation bloc Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), including India and China, have struck a deal on supply chains agreement, including improving logistics and connectivity as well as promoting investments in critical sectors and cooperation.

China to send 1st civilian to space

Beijing (Agencies): China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, the country’s Manned Space Agency said.

“Payload expert Gui Haichao is a professor at Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astro-

nautics,” China

Space Agency

Lin Xiqiang said on Monday.

Until now, Chinese astronauts sent into space have been part of People’s Liberation Army.

NORTH KOREA ANNOUNCES ‘SATELLITE’ LAUNCH

New Delhi: North Korea has informed Japan of a satellite that it plans to launch in coming weeks, as per official. The satellite launch which will take place between May 31 & June 11. Analysts believe the “satellite” launch could by an attempt by North Korea to improve its spying technology.

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18. महावीर प्रसाद जैन / कनक चंद जैन िीनियाि कॉिोनी F 26 457.33 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु

19. कुलदीप लसंह / उमराव लसंह जमात 884/2 181.25 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु

20. रामलसंह / उमराव लसंह जमात 884/2 85 रग्वगज

22. लवषणु खंगार / घनशयाम खंगार कृनि मण्ी के सामने 36 रग्वगज 69 पट्टा हेतु

23. राजेश जैन /

Ukrainian Police officers inspecting a fragment of the rocket after a Russian rocket attack in Kyiv, on Monday. Explosions have rattled Kyiv during daylight after missiles fell on the Ukrainian capital.

Chennai Super Kings supporters cheer for MS Dhoni in the final match of IPL against GT, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad on Monday.

CSK captain MS Dhoni with GT captain Hardik Pandya

CSK supporters cheer from the stands.

Do you have a realistic dream? If yes, make it into a ‘To-Do list’ and dream afresh of the unreachable. —Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, CEO &

Editor-in-Chief, First India

Our thinking is that democracy gets fortified, says CM Gehlot

Re-construction of historic Rajasthan House has been our priority: CM Nehru Youth Transit Hostel worth` 256.91 cr is being built for Raj students visiting Delhi to prepare for competitive exams: Srivastava

First India Bureau

New Delhi: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday laid the foundation stone for the New Rajasthan House on Prithviraj Road in New Delhi amid vedic rituals. He said that the state government is strengthening historical and important buildings such as Circuit Houses, Dak Bungalows including in the state including Rajasthan, Bikaner House.

Gehlot said that our thinking is that democracy gets strengthened and the country runs according to the Constitution.

Resident Commissioner Dhiraj Shrivastava said that Nehru Youth Transit Hostel and Facility Centre is being built for students coming from different parts of Rajasthan to Delhi for preparation of competitive examinations. This will help students to save their time and money and will get a place for boarding, lodging & facility to study. Bikaner House is also being developed as an internationally recognized Art and Cultural Centre. A budget of Rs 42.89 cr has been sanctioned for this.

PROMOTION

IAS Gaurav Agrawal put on APO, 3 officers suspended

Dr Rituraj Sharma

Jaipur: Sher Singh

Meena, the main accused in senior teacher recruitment paper leak, was promoted despite being dismissed. It is believed that due to this, Director of Secondary Education IAS Gaurav Agrawal has been put on APO. Recently, promotion list was released in Education Dept, in which Sher Singh Meena has been promoted from Vice- Principal to the post of Principal.

Shockingly, even after his dismissal, no note

CM’s nod to distribute crops seed kits to 23L marginal farmers

First India Bureau

FEATURES OF NEW RAJASTHAN HOUSE

 New Rajasthan House, to be built in 7,050 square metres of land located in the 'Lutyens Zone' of New Delhi, is a state guest house of the Government of Rajasthan.

 Two basements, ground floor and 6 upper floors with provision for parking in the basement.

 The main building will include a Lobby, Cafeteria, Waiting area, Dining area, Fountain, Hanging chandelier, atrium etc.

 The outer walls of the new building will showcase Dholpur sandstone cladding, adding to its grandeur.

 The first floor will have a Conference Hall, Library and Gym, while the roof will be utilized for a terrace garden, party hall, and yoga room.

The foundation stone laying of the new Rajasthan House will be auspicious. The atmosphere created in Rajasthan will also be auspicious. Witnessing the mood of the public this time, it seems that the atmosphere is in our favour. I would like to challenge the BJP to talk about the plans and works of our government. We will not let them mislead people on the basis of caste and religion. —Ashok Gehlot, CM

The spirit, culture and tradition of the State have been prominently coordinated with the basic elements and architectural materials of Rajasthan style in the construction plan of the building. Besides, the green concept, water harvesting, solar system, waste management system have also been taken care of.

—Dhiraj Srivastava, Residential Commissioner

FROM PG 1

Jaipur: Seed minikits of certified varieties of major crops will be distributed free of cost to 23 lakh small and marginal farmers of the state. CM Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 128.57 crore for this. Each farmer will be provided free of cost seeds of 5 kg of hybrid maize, 2 kg of mustard, 4 kg each of moong and moth & 1 kg of sesame seeds in the seed minikit. The seed minikit will be procured from RSSCL /National Seed Corporation for tribal farmers by Tribal Regional Devp Dept and Agriculture Dept for non-tribal farmers. These minikits will be distributed through the Raj Kisan Saathi portal.

CM APPROVES `16.97CR FOR EQUIPMENT IN ANGANBADI CENTRES

Jaipur: Various nutrition growth monitoring equipment will be made available in Anganwadi centres of the State. For this, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 16.97 crore. With this decision, equipment like infantometer, stadiometer, weighing machine, etc. will be made available in Anganwadi centres. With this, accurate information about various nutritional indices including height and weight of babies and mothers will be available and desired nutrition can be given to them. Announcement in this regard was made by the CM in the budget for the year 2023-24.

Rahul brings...

In Rajasthan, we will go to seek votes only on Gehlot’s plan. ‘Right now we will not be able to tell about the face, who will be the face. After the elections only the MLAs will decide who will be the Chief Minister. In Karnataka also we went to the election ground on the same formula. Whoever goes outside the party line has to leave the party. Neither Rahul Gandhi, nor Kharge, Venugopal will leak anything from the meeting. Now it will be talked about in the media, we will have to see who is leaking. Elections will be fought in the government on the plan of the government. There will be a collective decision regarding ticket distribution in the election. Election campaign committee will intervene, everyone will be consulted.”

Meanwhile, many things were kept in the meeting on behalf

ALL ABOUT THE CONGRESS LEADERS’ MEET

There will be a collective decision regarding ticket distribution in polls. Election campaign committee will intervene, everyone will be consulted. Meanwhile, many things were kept in meeting on behalf of Gehlot ,while several things have been told to Pilot. A discussion was done on MLAs who are afraid of getting tickets cut in polls.

of Gehlot while several things have been told to Pilot in the meeting. A discussion was also done on MLAs who are afraid of getting tickets cut in elections. “The party is standing with the MLAs who are with the Congress. MLAs who are afraid of not getting ticket should now support Congress,” the leadership expressed. Meanwhile, Pilot will be given a post.

has been entered in service book, which was Director’s negligence.

Now 3 officers of dept Preeti Jalopia, Sandeep Jain & Harish Parmar have been suspended as they had prepared Principals’ transfer list. Education Secy Naveen Jain issued the order.

—Nirmal Tiwari

First India Bureau

Jaipur: Former CM Vasundhara Raje said “In Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi, while explaining the importance of water, talked about the GoI’s efforts for water conservation, About 50,000 Amrit Sarovars have been constructed.

Conservation and promotion of water is absolutely necessary in the country, for which especially Rajasthan state should take inspiration from the Prime Minister. There is scarcity of water in a desert state like Rajasthan. It had been

built up for many decades, to solve which our BJP govt had launched the most effective scheme in the history of Rajasthan ‘Mukhyamantri Jal Swavalamban Abhiyan’. As a result, the ground water level increased by 1.3 meters in just two years,” Raje said.

BEWILDERED BUREAUCRACY

Bhanwar S Charan

Kota: LS Speaker Om Birla on Monday attended a religious programme in Shree Kalyanrai temple in Sangod area. The programme was organised on PranPratishtha of Shiv Parivar. Birla said that lord Shiva consumed poison so that others could get nectar. He said, “Let us also take a lesson and reduce the sufferings of the underprivileged.”

Lord Shiva has many forms, he is Bholenath as well as Mahakal. His every form gives us an inspirational message” Om Birla said.

THE BIZARRE STORY OF GAD’S ROOM!

Rajendra Chhabra

Jaipur: A 36-year- long arrangement and history itself, has been changed in the Secretariat. In the room on the second floor of the main building, where till now the ‘Chief’ of the Genera; Administration Department (GAD) used to sit, now new Principal Secretary of the Department, Dinesh Kumar, will not sit there. Rather, he will handle the wok from his

old room on the second floor.

And the GAD room has been taken over by new Secretary of ECD, Jitendra Upadhyaya.

Prior to the IAS transfer list, GAD Secretary Upadhyaya used to sit in this room and since Dinesh Kumar did not leave his old room on for the new office on ground floor, hence Upadhyaya also did not vacate the GAD room. It has been learnt that both the officials

have decided upon this on their own level and neither Chief Secretary, nor DoP’s permis-

sion was sought.

Prior to 1987, both DoP and GAD were one department and at that

time, there were three Special Secretaries and the Special Secretary looking after the work of GAD, used to sit in this room. In 1987, a full time Secretary was appointed for GAD, HP Agrawal, who used to sit in this room.

From then, till now, in the past thirty six years, 41 ‘chiefs’ of GAD have come and all have sat in this room.

Once, when in July 2014 Ajit Kumar Singh held the reins of this depart-

ment, he had expressed his desire to stay put in the old room, but the then Chief Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi considered it to be indiscipline. After a scolding by the CS, Singh sat in the room earmarked for the GAD.

When Shikhar Agrawal and Bhawani Singh Detha were given the responsibility of GAD, they sat in their own rooms and this room earmarked for GAD remained vacant.

Only DoP and GAD are two departments in the Secretariat whose ‘chiefs’ have been sitting in the rooms earmarked for them and thus these rooms hold special place in the bureaucracy. Now, with the sudden change in the ongoing 36- yearlong arrangement, there is confusion and it is being said that the DoP will issue orders in this regard after speaking with CS and the CMO.

Only DoP and GAD are two departments in the Secretariat whose ‘Chiefs’ have been sitting in the rooms earmarked for them

KC Vennugopal, along with CM Ashok Gehlot, Sukhjinder Randhawa & Sachin Pilot speaks to the media outside Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in New Delhi on Monday.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot lays the foundation stone for the reconstruction of Rajasthan House in New Delhi on Monday. Also seen are Bhajan Lal Jatav, Usha Sharma and Dhiraj Srivastava.

CM Ashok Gehlot being briefed about the New Rajasthan House during his visit to New Delhi on Monday. Also seen are Bhajan Lal Jatav, Usha Sharma and others.

Birla: Let us learn from Lord Shiva & reduce pain of others

Om Birla during the Shiv Parivar Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav by Kirad community at Shree Kalyanrai temple in Sangod on Monday.

Gaurav Agrawal Vasundhara Raje

‘Raj should take inspiration from PM in saving water’

The poster launch ceremony of The Fashion Connect Season 15 and Food & Hospitality Awards 2023, by First India and Bharat24-Vision of New India, took place at a private farm in Jaipur on Sunday. The Food & Hospitality Awards 2023 is sponsored by Bikaji!

EXTRAVAGANZA MUCH AWAITED

KAVITA CHAUHAN cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

The poster launch ceremony of one of India’s most elite runway fashion events, Fashion Connect Season 15 along with Food and Hospitality Awards 2023, by First India and Bharat24- Vision of New India, was done in a grand ceremony. The Food and Hospitality Awards 2023 is sponsored by Bikaji. Jagdeesh Chandra graced the occasion and unveiled the posters. He congratulated brand ambassador Rishee Miglani and team Fashion Connect including show director

occasion. He said, “Fashion Connect is a blend of glamour and elegance contrary to the traditional state of fashion shows, happening nationally and internationally. I extend my greetings and support to all the deserving talents in the food and hospitality industry and to the entire team respectively. All the best! Looking forward to creating another milestone in the world of fashion, glamour and hospitality. During the occasion, the much-awaited dates were also revealed. Food and Hospitality Awards 2023 will be held on August 12, 2023, at Hotel Rambagh Palace, Jaipur while the Fashion Connect Season 15 will be held on September 10, 2023, at Hotel Fairmont, Jaipur.

is iconic. We are ecstatic to be hosting this mega event and to provide the perfect setting for a showcase of craft and excellence. The Fairmont Jaipur family is ready to complement the event with our unparalleled hospitality and services and make it a success. “

tionally. I extend my greet- ready to complement paralleled hospitality

SEASON-15

will

This year participating designers of the Fashion Connect are Ace Bollywood de-

Cinco. The food and hospitality awards will witness people being felicitated for their tremendous work.” Mouth-watering delicacies by Brown Sugar and world-class cocktails by the Native Cocktail Room made the evening more special. The stunning performance by Dj Indomafia won the hearts of the who’s who of the Pink City present. The exciting evening, designed by Ashwin Thadani Events, witnessed a decorated guest list of lovers of art, craft, fashion

signer Neeta Lulla, and opulence.

Talking about the event, Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Jaipur, said, “Fashion Connect is India’s No. 1 fashion event and to be able to host it is an absolute honour. No praise is enough for the exquisite designs brought to the world by stunning fashion designers and this amalgamation of them coming under one roof

Talking about the event, Rajiv mont Jaipur, said, “Fashion Con-

Pallavi Sethi

(L-R) Nitasha, Bhumika and Khushi

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Prisha, Nupur, Kalash, Rajiv, Nandita, Rishee Miglani, Pallavi, Vineet, Dr Sandeep Bakshi, Ekta, Mohit, Anjula and Lokesh Sharma during the poster launch ceremony

Kalpana Gupta

Anti Clockwise: Anudita, Nupur, Kanchan and Shweta

Some more glimpses from the grand poster launch ceremony of the iconic Fashion Connect, season 15 and Food and Hospitality Awards 2023, Presented by First India and Bharat24 which took place on Sunday at a meticulously curated private farm.

Ronik, Lalit Gangwani, Tanishka, Deepa and Madhu

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Kavita Chauhan, Akanksha Bhalla, Lokesh Sharma, Ashwin Thadani, Rishee Miglani, Varunavi Singh, Kalpana Gupta and Shweta Raje

GREETINGS!

INNOCENT FACE OF FASHION!

—PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

CITY FIRST

The Birla Auditorium was filled with excitement and joy as the little ones captivated the audience by confidently walking the ramp alongside their mothers at the Kids Fashion Show and Mama's Cute Baby Contest, organised by Studio Bigg Boss at Birla Auditorium on Sunday.

Jagdeesh Chandra graced the occasion as the chief guest and motivated the participants with his encouraging words. The jury panel consisted of Dr Kuldeep Mohan Sahay, Dr Manju Sahay and Kavita Chauhan along with supermodels Akanksha Bhalla, Devashree Hada, Shweta Raje, Varunavi Singh and Kalpana Gupta, who thoroughly enjoyed the delightful performances and fun-filled atmosphere created by all the children.

The highlight of the program was the sight of children below the age of one, gracefully walking the ramp with their parents. The Baby Contest, divided into four groups, showcased the adorable contestants vying for titles such as Princess of the Year, Prince of the Year, Photogenic Baby, Best Dressed Baby, Healthy Baby, Mom and Child Best Poster, and Social Media Fame. Each group was also awarded the Best Couple. Over 120 children participated in this delightful event.

Ashok Raj Singh, the director of Studio Bigg Boss and Kratesh Agarwal from Act to Action

shared their excitement about the event. They also acknowledged last year's winners by presenting them with Achievers Awards. The Kids Fashion Show featured six captivating sequences, where children between the ages of 4 to 8 showcased their talent and charm, taking tiny steps that garnered thunderous applause and won the hearts of everyone in attendance.

The fashion sequence on a floral theme, presented by Radiance Academy, included the participation of 40 girls, adding an extra touch of elegance to the event.

WHAT’S HAPPENING!

In a mesmerizing display of talent, young actor Devansh Godha captivated audiences with his outstanding performance as Narayanrao Savarkar ‘Bala’ in the highly anticipated debut play based on the remarkable life journey of Veer Savarkar. The play took place on Sunday. During the performance, Devansh’s portrayal of Bala, Veer Savarkar’s younger brother, earned him resounding applause and accolades from both the audience and critics alike.

Manav Rachna Institute’s Manavaditya Rathore and Kirti Gupta emerged victorious, clinching the gold medal at the Khelo India University Games in Uttar Pradesh recently. They achieved a remarkable score of 139, surpassing Delhi University’s Aashima Ahlawat and Daksh Singh, who scored 137. This success marked Manavaditya’s second medal, adding to yesterday’s individual silver. Aditya Bhardwaj and Neeru from Guru Nanak Dev University secured the bronze medal with a score of 133.

The birthdays of IAS Sreya Guha, Principal Secretary to Government, Cooperative Department,

and IPS Alok Kumar Vashistha was on Monday, May 29. City First wish them all the best.

PROUD MOMENT!

In an exciting quarter-final match, Jaipur secured their spot in the semi-finals with an impressive 4-0 victory over Sri Ganganagar. Right from the beginning, Jaipur showcased their dominance, outperforming their opponents in every aspect of the game with their exceptional skills. Vice Captain Lakshya Chaudhary provided strong support to the team’s attack, displaying excellent play in the midfield. The momentum shifted in Jaipur’s favour within the first minute of the match when Avi Mittal scored a brilliant field goal, putting them in the lead. With the match concluding with the same scoreline, Jaipur emerged victorious with a commanding 4-0 win, securing their place in the semifinals. The semi-final match is scheduled for Tuesday morning while the competition’s final will take place in the evening. Members of the Jaipur District Football Steering Committee, Dr Dilip Singh Chundawat, Abdul Jabbar and Manoj Sharma, extend their congratulations to the entire team, coach and manager for this remarkable achievement.

In a remarkable achievement, the Rajasthan men’s team made history by securing the gold medal for the first time in the 42nd Senior National Shooting Ball Championship held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The team emerged victorious by defeating Uttar Pradesh with scores of 21-20 and 21-17. Led by Captain Jaswinder Singh Jassa, the Rajasthan team displayed exceptional skills. Ravi Saharan and Abhay showcased impeccable defense. Coach Ramesh Banda and team manager RP Sherawat played a crucial role in guiding the team. Dr OP Machra, the General Secy of the Rajasthan Shooting Ball Association, expressed pride in Rajasthan’s achievements, as the state has consistently won medals in shooting ball for the past three years.

Pink Womania and Shelby Hospital jointly organised a Health Talk and Fashion Walk at Hotel Grand Uniara, where 50 plus-aged women took to the stage for a ramp walk. Doctors engaged in discussions about various health issues faced by women after the age of 50, creating awareness about these diseases. The event also provided an opportunity for women to ask questions directly to the doctors regarding upcoming health concerns.

Dr Anju Meena, a 39-year-old mother of two from Jaipur, claimed the gold medal at NPC Nationals at Chandigarh, on Sunday. Her impressive victory has motivated her to prepare for the upcoming Amateur Olympia, scheduled to take place in Delhi next month.

Jagdeesh Chandra was warmly welcomed by Mukesh Rana, Anu, Amit Ojha, Poornima Mishra, Syed Umar, Pooja Yadav and Amit Mishra as the former reached the Bharat24 Head Office, Noida on Monday. During his visit to Noida, he was also greeted by Shehzad Poonawalla along with Miss Teen Diva 2022 supermodels Kavin Rao, Karemma Khan, Trishna Ray, Sana Yadav and Guneet Kaur Sethi.

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Mukesh Rana, Anu, Amit Ojha, Poornima Mishra, Syed Umar, Pooja Yadav and Amit Mishra

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Kavin Rao, Karemma Khan, Trishna Ray, Sana Yadav and Guneet Kaur Sethi

Jagdeesh Chandra greeted by Shehzad Poonawalla

Jagdeesh Chandra with (L-R) Varunavi Singh, Akanksha Bhalla, Shweta Raje, Devshree Hada, Kalpana Gupta, Ashok Raj Singh and Kritesh Agrawal with participants (L-R) Devansh, Khushit, Swarit, Nia, Parvi, Dravya Jain, Bhuvika, Kiara, Arvik, Tashvi, Yuhann and Khwaish

Standing (L-R): Manish Sharma, Vijay Singh, Kritesh Agrawal, Rajdeep Singh Chauhan, Poonam Singh, Ashok Raj Singh, Anshika, Jyotsana, Sakshi, Lakshay, Lakhan, Gulshan and Devendra Singh Sitting (L-R): Pranay, Nandini, Deepak, Gopal Goswami, Roshan and Richa

(L-R) Dr Kuldeep Mohan Sahay, Dr Manju Sahay, Kavita Chauhan, Toshi and Ashok Raj Singh

(L-R) Tanishka and Arin Shree

(L-R) Gracy Chaudhary and Mahika Arora

Jagdeesh Chandra greeted by Ashok Raj Singh

Tishika Khandelwal with her mother Madhuri Maheshwari

—PHOTO BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Rajasthan