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Shri Bhajanlal Sharma
Hon'ble Chief Minister, Rajasthan
Shri Narendra Modi
Hon'ble Prime Minister
Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Rajasthan
Modi ji's Guarantee Getting Accomplished
450/-
only
A New Year Gift
The current beneciaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will continue to get the benets of the scheme.
“The state government is implementing the
guarantee given by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi. This initiative of providing the
cheapest LPG cylinder to registered Ujjwala
beneficiaries and other poor families in Rajasthan for
just Rs. 450 from the New Year is a humble initiative
towards women empowerment." - Bhajanlal Sharma,
Chief Minister, Rajasthan
Rs. 450/-
LPG cylinder for
LPG Cylinder
Subsidy Scheme
st
starts from 1 January, 2024
Rs. 450/-
Registered Ujjwala beneciaries
and women from other poor families
(BPL) will get one LPG cylinder
every month for just
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Only
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firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hello
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
Hello
e are all born to
do something
unique and won-
derful on this
planet. Make
sure you don’t let this opportu-
nity pass by. Take up some-
thing creative in the new year.
Not a year should pass without
doing something creative.
Unless you have a dream,
you cannot realise it. Every in-
vention has come out of a
dream. Give yourself the free-
dom to dream and think big
and have the valour to pursue
them with total dedication. Of-
ten people who dreamt big
were ridiculed, but they re-
mained steadfast in achieving
their goals.
The energy in our life needs
some direction to flow. If you
don’t give it the right direction,
you will be left all confused.
For life-energy to move in a
direction, commitment is es-
sential.
Today, most people are con-
fused because there is no direc-
tion in life. When you are hap-
py, there is so much life-energy
in you; but when this life-ener-
gy doesn’t know where to go,
it gets stuck. When it stagnates,
it rots.
The secret is-greater the
commitment you take, greater
the energy/power are given to
fulfill that commitment. Great-
er the commitment, easier
things are for you. Smaller
commitments can be suffocat-
ing for you because you have
more capacity, but you are
stuck in a limited sphere.
When you are working for
the betterment of the society,
of people around you, even if
you have ten things to do and
if one thing goes wrong, you
can keep doing the other ten
things; the thing that has gone
wrong will set itself right!
That’s Usually how grace
works. We think we should
have resources and then we
will commit. Greater the com-
mitment you take, the resourc-
es simply come to you. What-
ever you are committed to, re-
wards you with strength. If it is
your family that you are com-
mitted to, your family supports
you; if it is the society you are
committed to, you enjoy the
support of society. Even before
you ask, you’ll get help.
For the commitment to bring
result, we need the right ideas
and the right actions. Do not
make a list of all the things you
want to achieve. Look at the
big picture and select the few
things that really matter. If we
put things that will give us
maximum fulfillment, and up-
lift the lives of others in the
long term, smaller things will
automatically fall into place.
When the mind is totally in
the present, the right ideas
come to you. Not only should
you plan your goals, but plan
the means and methods to work
towards them. Where would
you like to see yourself after
three years? After 20 years?
After 40 years? Don’t be fever-
ish about the results. Give your
100 per cent.
Usually, we hurry the mind
but we’re slow in our action.
The right formula for success is
patience in the mind and dyna-
mism in action. Embrace both
passion and dispassion. Move
ahead with the courage to strive
for your goals while also letting
go when necessary.Abundance
will follow naturally.
When you meditate, there is
keenness of observation. You
become totally relaxed, yet at
the same time, you possess the
strength of intelligence, the
sharpness of awareness and in-
tuition. When you are aware,
and then you act, then that is
the right action.
An undeterred focus and an
intuitive mind will help you
achieve your goals. Meditation
is the way to a stress-free ener-
gy-filled life, with a clear vi-
sion of where you want to go.
Commitment will always
bring comfort in the long run.
Make a commitment to make
this world a better place to live.
Dream the impossible!
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
TOP
TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
One who sees inaction in
action, and action in inaction,
is intelligent among men.
BHAGAVAD GITA
MINDFUL
DYNAMISM
Usually, we hurry the
mind but we’re slow in our
action. The right formula
for success is patience in
the mind and dynamism
in action. Embrace both
passion and dispassion.
Move ahead with the cour-
age to strive for your goals
while also letting go when
necessary. Abundance will
follow naturally. When
you meditate, there is
keenness of observation.
You become totally
relaxed, yet at the same
time, you possess the
strength of intelligence,
the sharpness of aware-
ness and intuition. When
you are aware, and then
you act, then that is the
right action. An undeterred
focus and an intuitive
mind will help you achieve
your goals. Meditation is
the way to a stress-free
energy-filled life, with a
clear vision of where
you want to go.
THISYEAR,DREAMTHEIMPOSSIBLE
COMMITTOABETTERPLANET!
The energy in our life needs some direction to flow.
If you don’t give it the right direction, you will be left
all confused. For life-energy to move in a direction,
commitment is essential. Today, most people are
confused because there is no direction in life. When
you are happy, there is so much life-energy in you;
but when this life-energy doesn’t know where to
go, it gets stuck. When it stagnates, it rots
W
The year-end #Mannkibaat talk by
PM @narendramodi was particularly
motivating. PM rightly stressed that
India’s achievements are that of every Indian.
With Nation First as our guiding mantra and
internalizing the Panch Pran, we can advance
the quest of an #AtmanirbharBharat.
Dr. S. Jaishankar
@DrSJaishankar
Celebrating 2 remarkable years
of @ONDC_Official, a hallmark of
innovation & inclusivity! By enabling
businesses to broaden their reach & providing
consumers with a diverse range of options,
ONDC has truly democratised the e-commerce
landscape in India.
Piyush Goyal
@PiyushGoyal
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A couple takes selfie in the backdrop
of a floral decoration of the Happy
New Year 2024, in Delhi on Sunday.
SRI SRI RAVI
SHANKAR
The writer is an Indian yoga
guru, a spiritual leader,
founder of The Art of Living
Jaipur, Monday | January 1, 2024
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Hello
2024
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2024
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A LEAP OF FAITH!
As we eagerly step into Day One of the New Year, we anticipate an exhilarating journey ahead, as the year 2024 happens
to be a leap year. We will have an extra day, February 29, this year. So, 2024 promises to be eventful, as a lot will be
happening across the world! We look forward to a future filled with innovation, collaboration, and continued success...
Inauguration of
Ram Temple in
Ayodhya
The month of January will be of
special significance for Indians
as the country will witness the
consecration ceremony of the
idol of Ram Lalla, on January 22
at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
will attend the inauguration
ceremony of the Ram Temple.
The Ram Janmabhoomi
Trust
has also invited around 7,000
people, including VVIPs, seers,
and several prominent figures
from various fields, all four
Shankaracharyas,
and other
religious leaders.
Paris Olympics:
First to achieve full
gender parity
Paris 2024 will be the first Olympics in
history to achieve numerical gender
parity on the field of play, wherein out
of the 10,500 athletes participating
in the Games, 5,250 will be men
and 5,250 will be women. The 33rd
Olympiad will take place from July
26 to August 11, where the 18-day
extravaganza will see 329 events,
where a total of 32 sports will be
contested. Four new additions have
been made to the Paris Olympics that
include breaking (break dancing), sport
climbing, skateboarding,
and surfing.
T20 World
Cup in June
The T20 World Cup will
be played in the West
Indies and the USA from
June 4 to 30. The event,
organised and hosted
by the ICC, will see the
participation of 20 Men’s
National teams for the
first time. The teams are
from the West Indies,
Australia, England,
India, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Pakistan,
South Africa, Sri
Lanka, Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Ireland,
Scotland, Guinea, Papua
New Guinea, Canada,
Nepal, and Oman, while
two more teams will be
decided later.
May 2024 be the
year of global peace
May 2024 be the year when we can
start to look forward to new times of
peace and the end of war between
Russia and Ukraine and also Israel
and Hamas. It is hoped that the Leap
Year 2024 makes the world a little
better where innocent children, men,
women do not fall victim to unmindful
bloodshed and violence.
Will it be a promising
year for INDIA Bloc?
The year 2024 should also look
promising for the INDIA Bloc, as they
hope to give a good fight to PM Modi
and the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha
polls. The Alliance, which got off to a
shaky start in 2023, has been seeing
a clash of egos. Let’s hope 2024 sees
all 28 parties stick together.
ARTEMIS II MISSION
TO MOON
America’s Artemis II
mission is due to
blast off in 2024 and
will be sending four
astronauts to the Moon.
The crew—which will
include the first black
man, first woman and
first non-American
to
leave Earth orbit—will
not attempt to land.
A landmark year for
space exploration
l The Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) is set for another adventurous
year in 2024, as the agency is expected to
launch the Shukrayaan 1 space mission
to Venus by December. This is being
touted as the first mission to Earth’s “twin”
planet since Japan’s Akatsuki in 2010.
The mission aims to study the chemistry
of the atmosphere of Venus. Additionally,
the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar
(NISAR), a collaborative project between
NASA and ISRO, aims to launch a dual-
frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite
that is going to be used for remote sensing
in January.
l While India’s Gaganyaan 1 is a
collaborative endeavour between ISRO and
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), which
is scheduled for a launch in January or
February.
l Mangalyaan 2, popularly called Mars
Orbiter Mission 2 (MOM 2), will be ISRO’s
second Mars planet mission, which will
study surface, atmosphere, and climatic
conditions and will be launched in 2024.
Historic year as 50 nations,
including India go to the polls!
The year 2024 will also see electoral battles of great
magnitude in several democracies around the world. According
to the Centre for American Progress, in 2024, around the
world, over 2 billion voters in 50 countries will cast their votes.
The United States, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Mexico
are among the countries that will be holding national elections
in 2024. The stage is set for the Lok Sabha elections in India
somewhere in April–May, where the Narendra Modi-led
government is eyeing a hat-trick. India’s neighbour Pakistan
is also expected to witness general elections on February 8,
while the US will vote on November 5, and on June 2 almost
100 million Mexican voters will elect a new president for a six-
year term. In the EU, elections for the European Parliament will
take place between June 6 and 9. Elections will also be held in
South Africa, Taiwan, Indonesia, Russia, and Iran, along with
several other smaller countries.
EVENTS THAT’LL
STEAL THE SHOW!
P7
IN BRIEF
 The US aerospace ma-
jor Boeing has asked oper-
ators of Boeing 737 MAX
globally — which in India
include AI Express, Spice-
Jet and Akasa — to carry
out safety checks on this
aircraft after finding loose
bolt in one of the planes.
 Centre on Sunday de-
clared Tehreek-e-Hurriyat
(TeH) an ‘Unlawful Asso-
ciation’ under UAPA. The
organisation was earlier
headed by deceased sepa-
ratist leader Syed Geelani.
 Mumbai on high alert
after caller threatens ex-
plosions amid New Year
celebrations.
 NIA identifies more
than 43 Khalistan support-
ers involved in violence at
Indian Missions abroad.
Arvind Panagariya, ex-
advisor to PM Modi, is
new finance panel chief
New Delhi: Arvind Pana-
gariya, former advisor to
PM Narendra Modi, has
been appointed as the
chairman of a new Fi-
nance Commission that
will recommend how fed-
eral taxes will be shared
with states, Union Minis-
try of Finance notification
stated on Sunday. NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS!
CM pledges for ‘New
Raj’ at public hearing
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
op IAS officer
Sudhansh Pant,
a nominee of the
Centre, will take charge
of the administration of
the State as the new Chief
Secretary. Pant is to join
the office today, as the
DoPreleased the order on
Sunday in this regard. He
will also handle the addi-
tional charge of Rajasthan
Mines and Minerals Cor-
poration, Udaipur.
The entire bureaucracy
ishappywiththearrivalof
a bureaucrat with extraor-
dinary talent and experi-
ence in governance, who
is a good administrator,
with a clean image and an
excellent personality. Af-
ter the arrival of the new
government and the new
CM, the way the adminis-
tration had faltered for the
last three weeks, the peri-
od of confusion and un-
certainty will now end.
The rule of the govern-
mentwillnowberestored.
The public is now con-
fident that with the man-
date and authority with
whichPanthascomefrom
theCentre,theadministra-
tionwillnowruntotallyas
per the system without
any pressure or compul-
sion. Anyway, Sudhansh
is a stickler for rules and
regulations and a follower
oftherulebook.Underhis
leadership, bureaucrats
will now be able to work
impartially, fearlessly and
with complete transpar-
ency. TURN TO P5
Aishwary Pradhan and
Kailash Chandra
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma gave assur-
ance of a ‘New Rajast-
han’ to the public during
a public hearing held at
the OTS on Sunday. Af-
ter listening to the com-
plaints of the common
people, he instructed the
officials to provide im-
mediate solution. He also
gave instructions to in-
vestigate the causes of
pending cases and take
strict action against neg-
ligent personnel.
“Dear family mem-
bers, this affection, un-
wavering trust and stead-
fast love of all of you
towards me provides me
with immense inspiration
and energy for building
‘New Rajasthan of New
India’, for which I thank
you from bottom of my
heart,” Sharma posted on
X. Several leaders in-
cluding Deputy CM Diya
Kumari, ministers Madan
Dilawar and Dr Manju
Baghmar met the CM at
the OTS. Vijay Bainsla,
son of Gurjar leader late
Kirori Singh Bainsla,
also met CM Sharma. P8
Newly appointed Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant pays a courtesy
visit to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, in presence of outgoing
Chief Secretary Usha Sharma in Jaipur on Sunday. MORE ON P8
T
PM MODI’S LAST ‘MANN KI BAAT’ ADDRESS OF 2023
UPHOLDINGINDIA’S
UNSTOPPABLEPACEIN2024!
 PM Modi encourages artistic
tributes to Ram Temple in Ayodhya
 Share the works on social media
using #SHRIRAMBHAJAN, says Modi
Moni Sharma
New Delhi
PM Narendra Modi, in
his last address of 2023
on Sunday, highlighted
India’s growing self-con-
fidence and commitment
to self-reliance. Speaking
during 108th episode of
his Mann Ki Baat, Modi
focused on nation’s em-
bodiment of the ‘Viksit
Bharat’ spirit, emphasiz-
ing importance of sus-
taining this momentum
into 2024. Modi spoke
about widespread excite-
ment and cultural expres-
sion surrounding con-
struction of Ram temple.
A YEAR OF HOPE,
HELP, HAPPINESS!
In the tranquil expanse of Jaipur, a sculpture depicting a boy
climbing stairs while another extends him a helping hand,
disseminates a positive message of peace & brotherhood as we
enter the New Year. Senior Photojournalist Santosh Sharma
captures the scenic view symbolising hope.
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Against the backdrop of
the increasing attacks on
commercial ships transit-
ing the Red Sea, the Gulf
of Aden, and the Arabian
Sea, the Indian Navy on
Sunday said it had sub-
stantially enhanced mari-
time surveillance efforts
in Central and NorthAra-
bian Sea and “augmented
force levels”.
“Task Groups com-
prising destroyers and
frigates have been de-
ployed to undertake mar-
itime security operations
and render assistance to
merchant vessels in case
of any incident. Aerial
surveillance by long-
range maritime patrol
aircraft & RPA has been
enhanced to have a com-
plete maritime domain
awareness,” Navy said.
Navy enhances
surveillance in
Arabian Sea
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
108 EPISODES:
PM Modi reflected on the
journey of the program, mark-
ing its 108th episode with a
note on public participation
and inspiration drawn from it.
‘VIKSIT BHARAT’
SPIRIT: PM Modi
underscored India’s current
state of robust self-
confidence, driven by the
ethos of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and a
focus on self-reliance.
SPACE MISSIONS: Modi
shared his experiences of
receiving congratulatory
messages on India’s lunar
mission & Chandrayaan-3,
and expressed his pride in
the country’s scientists.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN
SPORTS: PM Modi
congratulated Indian athletes
for performances, including
their medal hauls in Asian
Games & Asian Para Games.
‘FIT INDIA’ INITIATIVE:
The broadcast also featured a
segment on physical, mental
well-being as part of ‘Fit India’.
AI AND INNOVATION:
Modi highlighted India’s
emergence as an ‘innovation
hub’, viewing it as a symbol
of unwavering progress.
OSCARS: PM highlighted
successes of “Naatu Naatu”
from “RRR”, documentary
“The Elephant Whisperers”.
Welcome Sudhansh Pant!
State bureaucracy
enthused to work
with a bureaucrat
par excellence!
PANT APPOINTED THE NEW RAJ CS, WILL
TAKE OVER TODAY BETWEEN 9:15-10 AM
Yunus Gesawat
Nagaur
A20-year-old man killed
his parents and disabled
sister with an axe while
they were asleep in Na-
gaur on Saturday night.
According to informa-
tion, after murdering the
three, the accused sat
with the dead bodies all
through the night. On
Sunday morning, he
reached Padu Kalan po-
lice station and confessed
to his crime.
Police said that the de-
ceased have been identi-
fied as jeweller Dilip
Singh (45), his wife
Rajesh Kanwar (42) and
daughter Priyanka (15).
The accused, Mohit (20),
is being interrogated. His
phone history had meth-
ods of suicide searches.
The accused also at-
tempted suicide by jump-
ing into a water tank but
was not successful. The
accused has no remorse,
police said the accused
looks mentally unstable.
20-yr-old hacks parents,
divyang sister to death
with axe, surrenders
Police officials probe murder
site in Nagaur on Sunday.
(Inset) Accused Mohit (20).
Accused sat with dead
bodies all through the
night. He attempted
suicide by jumping
into a water tank but
was not successful
First India wishes its avid readers
a very Happy New Year!
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
Hello
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PROTEST AGAINST NEW HIT AND RUN RULE
Truckers protest, jam NH-48 in Behror
First India Bureau
Behror
ruck drivers
took to the
streets in pro-
test against the hit and
run rule and jammed the
NH-48 in Behror. After
the amendment in the In-
dian Penal Code 2023,
the rules in hit and run
cases have become strict.
Truck drivers blocked the
Delhi Jaipur Highway
(NH-48) at Gunti village
in Kotputli-Behror dis-
trict on Saturday eve-
ning. There was a 10-ki-
lometre-long jam on ei-
ther side of the highway.
Private vehicles, road-
ways buses and emer-
gency services vehicles
got stuck in the jam.
Drivers said that under
the new rule, there is a
provision of a fine of Rs
7 lakh and imprisonment
for 10 years for the driver
in such a case.
Later, DSP Tej Kumar
Pathak and others
reached the spot and
tried to convince the
drivers. When they did
not agree, police had to
resort to mild force to
clear the jam.
Pradeep Gadhwal
Jhunjhunu
BSF jawan from Bhimsar
villagediedwhileonduty.
As per the officials, the
soldier had committed
suicide by shooting him-
self. On the other hand,
the family members are
denyingthis.Accordingto
family,thebulletwasfired
while servicing the rifle.
Mangilal, a soldier of
Bhimsar village, was
posted as head constable
in 155 Battalion in Firoz-
pur, Punjab. When the
mortal remains reached
village on Sunday morn-
ing, the family refused to
acceptthemortalremains,
demanding martyr status.
Similarly, in Singhana
another BSF jawan lost
his life in a car accident.
The final rites for Sunil
Verma (35) unfolded in
his hometown of Singha-
na, where he was accord-
ed military honors. The
late jawan was serving as
Head Constable Ministe-
rial in 56th Battalion of
BSF in Gujarat.
Rajeev Gaur
Jodhpur
The wife of an Air Force
sergeant, Chitra was
found hanging in the govt
quarters of the Sahu En-
clave situated in Air
Force area of Jodhpur.
Although the sergeant
claims it to be a result of
a drinking-related argu-
ment but police are skep-
tical following their in-
vestigation. After a fo-
rensic examination by
the FSL, the body was
moved to Mahatma Gan-
dhi Hospital mortuary.
The post-mortem will be
conducted by the Medi-
cal Board after the arrival
of Peehar Paksha. With a
one-year-old daughter
left behind, the sergeant,
serving in Jodhpur Air
Force, faces suspicions
as police view death as
more than just a suicide.
First India Bureau
Sikar
Three people died while
two were seriously in-
jured when a car got
crushed between two
trailers in Sikar on Sun-
day. There were five
people in the car, out of
which three died on the
spot. Two people have
been referred to Jaipur in
a critical condition.
The accident happened
on National Highway-52
in Ringas town. Deputy
SP Mahabir Singh said
that the driver of a trailer
suddenly took a turn at
Simarla due to which the
car behind collided with
another trailer and got
stuck between the two
trailers. The injured were
admitted to Ringas CHC,
where the doctors re-
ferred them to Jaipur.
The bodies of the
three people killed in the
accident have been kept
in the mortuary of Rin-
gas CHC.
Cops trying to remove truck drivers who blocked the Delhi Jaipur
Highway (NH-48) at Gunti village in Kotputli on Saturday night.
BSF jawan Mangilal
Gangster Anil Bishnoi
Police team investigating in Chomu, Jaipur on Sunday.
Cop inspecting the mangled
remains in Sikar on Sunday.
Clockwise from left: A fisherman rows his boat on Chandlai Lake in Jaipur on a cold Sunday morning;
a thick blanket of fog engulfs Jagatpura area of Jaipur; An old man and his grandson wrapped up
in woollens brave the winter chill in Jaipur.  NAIM KHAN  MUKESH KIRADOO
After the amendment
in the Indian Penal
Code 2023, the
rules in hit and run
cases have become
strict, irked by this
the truck drivers
took it to the streets
in State and jammed
the NH-48 in Behror
in a protest
T
MeT dept predicts dense fog for 3-4 days in the state
Winter intensifies in Raj
Coldwindandfogaddtochill,
MtAbutouchesalowat0°
C
WinterhasstartedintensifyinginRajasthanasicycoldwinds
andfoghavestartedaddingtothechill.Itwasfreezingcoldin
MtAbu.MeTsoundedayellowalertofcolddayforAlwar,Churu,
Bharatpur,Bundi,Karauli,Kota,Tonk,H’garhandGanganagar.
Air Force sergeant’s wife
found hanging in Jodhpur
TEMPLE PRIEST’S WIFE FOUND HANGING IN SAMOD
NEAR CHOMU, REASON FOR SUICIDE UNKNOWN
Jaipur: A heartbreaking suicide case of 50-year-old
Sumitra Devi is being reported from Samod near
Chomu town of Jaipur district. The Samod police
launched an inquiry after she was found hanging in her res-
idence. The family promptly reported the incident, leading
to police intervention. Following a post-mortem examination
at Chomu Government Hospital, the body was given to
the grief-stricken family. Sumitra Devi, the wife of Rakesh
Sharma, a temple priest in Samod, leaves behind two sons
and two daughters. The community is left grappling with
the shock of this tragic event, as the motive behind Sumitra
Devi’s suicide remains undisclosed. Manoj Kumar Saini
3 dead, 2 injured as car gets crushed
between two trailers near Sikar
BSF jawan dies during
duty, martyr status sought
SHO sacked for
obscene photo
with woman
First India Bureau
Deeg
SHO Kamaruddin, post-
ed at Kaithwara police
station in Deeg district,
has been terminated after
his photograph in an ob-
jectionable position with
a woman went viral on
the social media. During
investigation, Kamarud-
din was found guilty and
action was taken against
him on Sunday.
After the photo went
viral, Kamaruddin was
immediately suspended
by Deeg SPBrajesh Jyoti.
A departmental inquiry
was conducted. The inci-
dent happened three
months ago. The woman
with Kamaruddin is a
resident of Kaithwada. A
person used to bring the
woman to Kamaruddin in
the govt quarter.
Shivendra Singh Parmar
and Rajeev Gaur
Jaipur/Jodhpur
In a major action, theAnti
Gangster Task Force ar-
rested gangster Anil
Bishnoi of Jodhpur carry-
ing a bounty of Rs 25,000
on his head. He was
wanted in Charbhuja po-
lice station of Rajsamand
district for last four years.
Addl DGP Crime and
AGTF Dinesh MN said
that Bishnoi is an active
henchman of Sopu gang
run by Lawrence Bishnoi.
“He has a tattoo of Sopu
Gang on his right arm.
Many cases have been
registered against this
gang under the Arms,
NDPS Act, murder, at-
tempt to murder and ex-
tortion,” he said.
AGTF nabs wanted gangster Anil Bishnoi
CRIME
ROUNDUP
LIQUOR WORTH `1 CR BEING SMUGGLED IN
GUISE OF POTATOES SEIZED, 1 HELD IN JALORE
Jalore: The police team of Bhinmal and Chital-
wana in a joint action recovered 835 cartoons
of illegal liquor made in Punjab from a truck,
which broke a blockade late
on Saturday. The value of the
liquor is said to be around Rs
1 crore. Police have arrested
Birbal Ram alias OP Vishnoi of
Barmer. SP Monica Sen said
that liquor was being smuggled
in 190 potato sacks. Police
have seized the truck along with liquor. A case has
been registered against Vishnoi under the Excise Act.
THIEVESLOOT`29LFROM
SBIATMINSIKAR;PNB
ATMUPROOTEDINSAHWA
Sikar/Churu: In a
daring heist near
Sikar’s Kotwali police
station, thieves targeted
a SBI ATM and looted Rs
29 lakh. The criminals
strategically disabled CCTV
camera with black paint
before using a gas cutter to
breach the ATM. Five police
teams are conducting raids
to track down the culprits.
Similarly, on Saturday night,
five miscreants uprooted the
PNB bank ATM in Churu’s
Sahwa. The event was
caught on CCTV camera.
There are reportedly nine
and a half lakh rupees in
the ATM. Sanjay Prajapat
INMATE FLEES FROM
OPEN JAIL IN JAIPUR
Jaipur: A case of a
prisoner escaping
from Sanganer open
jail in Jaipur has emerged.
The head of the jail filed a
complaint against Ompal
Singh, convicted of murder,
who was noticeably absent
during the morning roll
call on December 29th. A
search inside and outside
his residence yielded no
results, and the jail officials
reported the incident to
Malpura Gate police station.
The Malpura Gate police
station received a complaint
from jail administration.
MAN BLUDGEONED TO
DEATH IN JAIPUR
Jaipur: A young
man was found
lying in a pool of
blood with grievous injury
marks on his head in a
deserted place in Jaipur.
A stone stained with
blood was also found ly-
ing near him. Police said
that deceased Balveer
Singh (35) of Bhilwara
used to drive an auto.
 Satyanarayan Sharma
MINOR SODOMISED IN
JAISALMER
Jaisalmer: A
minor was
kidnapped and
sodomised in Bhaniyana
of Jaisalmer, prompting
a case lodged at police
station. On Dec 24, the
assailant abducted the
boy at knifepoint during
Jagran and took him to
another village. DSP
Kailash Vishnoi visited
the crime scene.
ARMYMANDIESOFHEART
ATTACKINJHUNJHUNU
Jhunjhunu: Rakesh
Meena, a 38-year-
old Army personnel,
succumbed to a heart attack
on Sunday morning. Ac-
cording to the information,
Rakesh Meena was cur-
rently posted in Leh in Grip
Army. Meena had joined the
army in 2008 itself.
Minor studying in
class 10th raped,
probe launched
First India Bureau
Jaipur
A case of rape with stu-
dent of 10th class has
come to fore in Jaipur
city. The accused neigh-
bor had kidnapped the
victim from outside the
house. The family mem-
bers who arrived in
search of her rescued the
minor daughter from the
clutches of the accused
neighbor. The father of
the minor student has
lodged a report at Mu-
hana police station.
The case is being in-
vestigated by SHO (Mu-
hana) Gautam Dotasara.
Condolence Meet
Advik Sharma, son of senior correspondent of First India News Vikas Sharma, passed
away on December 29. A condolence meeting was held at Raghu Vihar Extension in
Mansarovar here at the residence of Sharma. CEO and Managing Editor of First India
Pawan Arora, Civil Lines MLA Gopal Sharma and many others paid floral tribute to Advik
and consoled the bereaved family. Many people from First India were also present.
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FROM PG 1...
TouristsUsherNewYearinRaj!
Walled City roads remained chock-a-
block with traffic throughout the day
Welcome Sudhansh
Pant...
In fact, during the last 5
years of Congress rule,
the condition of bureau-
cracy in the State had de-
teriorated. The people of
the ruling party treated
every small and big bu-
reaucratasapaidservant.
Therefore, with full
authorityandpowerfrom
the Centre, to run the ad-
ministration, the bureau-
crats are looking at Pant
as their godfather. Now,
the challenge before Pant
is to work strictly and
quickly as per the expec-
tations of the bureaucrats
and emerge as their
“strong leader”.
First of all, he will have
toreleasethemuch-await-
ed transfer lists of IAS,
IPS, IFS and RAS offic-
ers.Thisisamarathontask
and despite the political
commitments of the CM,
thelistswillhavetobeap-
proved soon. New heads
will have to be found for
many big and small de-
partments in the secretari-
at. The most important is
the search for a suitable
and capable head of the
Finance Department.
In the previous gov-
ernments, the role of CS
in transfer posting mat-
ters had become zero.
Due to this, in a way the
authority of the CS of-
fice had diminished.
Pant will have to restore
that authority and mo-
rale and only then the
CS will be able to main-
tain the hold on the en-
tire administration.
This task is not diffi-
cult for Pant because
Delhi has sent him to
Jaipur with full authority
for this very purpose.
Pant is a 1991 batch IAS
officer and has been
working in the Modi
Government for a long
time. He knows and un-
derstands how the gov-
ernment runs there. The
responsibility of running
the same kind of organ-
ised and systemic gov-
ernment in Rajasthan
also lies on the strong
shoulders of Pant. The
general public also wants
efficient administration
in the new government.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Most of the tourist spots
in the city saw heavy
rush on Sunday as tour-
ists preferred the pink
city to celebrate the
New Year. Long queues
of tourists were seen at
ticket windows of mon-
uments and other tour-
ist spots. Walled City
roads remained chock-
a-block with traffic
throughout the day.
Foreign tourists were
seen at Jal Mahal, Jan-
tar Mantar, Nahargarh
and Jaigarh forts and
other spots in the city.
The road connecting
Nahargarh and Jaigarh
forts was full of tourist
buses and at a few curves,
traffic cops were trying
to manage the jam-like
situation.Alarge number
of foreign tourists were
also seen. The foreign
tourists were seen wear-
ing masks.
GUV, CM EXTEND
NEW YEAR WISHES
Jaipur: Gov-
ernor Kalraj
Mishra extended
his best wishes for the
New Year 2024. On
this occasion, Gover-
nor Mishra issued a
message that read,
the New Year should
bring happiness and
prosperity in everyone’s
life. Similarly, Rajasthan
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
congratulated the
people for 2024. While
Rajasthan Assembly
Speaker Vasudev
Devnani congratulated
the state’s people for
the New Year 2024.
 Vinod Singh Chouhan
Tourists were seen enjoying camel ride on the occasion of the New Year’s celebration in Pushkar on Sunday.  HIMANSHU SHARMA
Traffic congestion as tourists rush for New Year celebrations, in Jaipur on Sunday. NAIM KHAN
Migratory birds inside the
Barkheda Pond on a cold
winter morning, in Jaipur
on Sunday. (Inset) Tourists
click pictures of their family
members enjoying the
safari in Pushkar on Sunday
evening.
457 I-T officers to
get promotions
New Year Gift
India-UAE to conduct joint military exercise in Raj
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
The New Year 2024
has brought a gift of
happiness in the form
of promotions for the
officers and employ-
ees serving in the In-
come Tax (IT) Depart-
ment. 457 I-T officers
will get promotions.
The Central Board of
Direct Taxes on Sun-
day issued four sepa-
rate orders for the pro-
motion of Income Tax
officers to the post of
Principal Chief Com-
missioner of Income
Tax, Chief Commis-
sioner of Income Tax,
Joint Commissioner
of Income Tax as well
as Assistant Commis-
sioner. Apart from
this, the Cadre Con-
trolling Officer of Ra-
jasthan, Principal
Chief Income Tax
Commissioner’s Of-
fice, Jaipur has issued
two separate orders
and has also given the
gift of promotion to 68
Income Tax personnel
working in Rajasthan.
ANI
New Delhi
The Joint Military Exer-
cise ‘Desert Cyclone
2024’ between India and
UAE will be held from
January 2 to January 15
in Rajasthan.
The joint drills under
‘Desert Cyclone 2024’
will aim to enhance inter-
operability by learning
and sharing best practic-
es in urban operations.
India and the UAE en-
joystrongbondsoffriend-
shipwhicharefoundedon
millennia-old cultural, re-
ligious and economic in-
tercourse between the two
regions. The first-ever
India-UAEJointAirForc-
es exercise took place in
September 2008 at theAl-
DhafrabaseinAbuDhabi.
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ISRO to usher in 2024
with launch of XPoSat
Agencies
Sriharikota
SRO is set to
welcome the
new year with
the launch of its first X-
Ray Polarimeter Satel-
lite that would offer in-
sights into celestial ob-
jects like black holes,
onboard a Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle rocket
on Monday.
The launch comes af-
ter the success of its Ga-
ganyaan Test Vehicle D1
mission in October. The
PSLV-C58 rocket, in its
60th mission, would
carry primary payload
XPoSat and 10 other sat-
ellites to be deployed in
low earth orbits.
The 25-hour count-
down commenced on
Sunday for the lift-off
scheduled at 9.10 am
from the first launch pad
at this spaceport, located
about 135 kms east of
Chennai, on January 1.
“The countdown
commenced for PSLV-
C58 at 8.10 am today,”
ISRO sources said. The
X-ray Polarimeter Satel-
lite (XPoSat) is aimed to
investigate the polarisa-
tion of intense X-ray
sources in space.
While space-based X-
ray astronomy has been
established in India fo-
cusing on imaging, and
time domain studies,
Monday’s mission
marks a major value-
addition to the scientific
fraternity, the space
agency said.
Preparations underway for the launch of ISRO’s PSLV-C58
carrying X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), at the Satish
Dhawan Space Station, in Sriharikota.  PTI
Fireworks explode above the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne.
Fireworks are seen over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney.
Youngsters pose for photos, in Patna on Sunday.  PTI
Tourists celebrate New Year 2024 at a rooftop cafe near the Taj Mahal, in Agra, Sunday. PTI
Women with painted hands pose in Amritsar on Sunday. Heavy rush of tourists in Shimla on Sunday. People at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on Sunday.
After Chandrayaan-3
and Aditya L-1, XPoSat
marks a big step in
India’s space
exploration
programme
I
New Zealand, Australia among first nations to ring in 2024 with fireworks
Over Sydney Harbour
Spectacularfireworksdisplay
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Sydney andAuckland are
the first major world cit-
ies to welcome the arrival
of 2024. Over a million
revellers celebrated the
New Year on Sunday
night amid stunning fire-
works displays, illumi-
nating the skies overAus-
tralia’s Sydney Harbour
and New Zealand’s tallest
structure, the Sky Tower
in Auckland.
As the clock struck
midnight in Australia’s
largest city, Sydney, a
12-minute fireworks dis-
play erupted around the
Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Over one million people
watched from the shore
and boats in the harbour.
May the year 2024
bring happiness,
peace and prosperity
for all. May we
continue to contribute
to the progress of our
country. Let us
welcome the new year
and take a pledge to
build a prosperous
society and nation. On
the joyous occasion of
new year, I extend my
warm greetings and
best wishes to all
Indians living in India
and abroad.
DROUPADI MURMU,
PRESIDENT
WEATHER IN NEW YEAR
z Several trains, flights de-
layed as dense fog engulfs
North India; no relief till
January 2, 2024
z Srinagar shivers at
minus 3.4 Degrees as
severe cold to continue in
Kashmir
z Shimla records over 60
per cent occupancy on New
Year’s Eve, ‘lowest in 40
years’
z Delhi Police deploys
10,000 personnel to main-
tain law and order on New
Year's Eve
z DFS stations fire
tenders at key locations in
Delhi in view of New Year
celebrations
z Goa Guv extends New
Year greetings, asks people
to maintain peace and
harmony in state
z Jharkhand's tourist and
picnic spots decked up for
New Year celebrations
PTI
New Delhi
Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh on Sunday
said the government is
developing a strong base
of domestic defence in-
dustrial ecosystem to
make the country a stra-
tegic economy.
Addressing the 21st
Convocation of Tezpur
University here, Singh
said his ministry is mak-
ing all efforts to achieve
the target of becoming
self-reliant in the de-
fence sector.
Our government is
developing a strong base
of domestic defence in-
dustrial ecosystem to
make India a strategic
economy, the Defence
Minister said.
Ashish Choudhary
Nathdwara
Union Minister Piyush
Goyal during his tour of
Nathdwara on Sunday
visited the Shrinathji
temple and prayed for
the country’s prosperity.
Talking to the media, he
said that he wished the
country to be the Vishwa
Guru by setting new re-
cords in 2024. Goyal was
accompanied by his
wife, Seema Goyal.
Goyal, while praising
the Narendra Modi gov-
ernment at the Centre,
said that during the ten-
ure of Modi, India is
moving towards new
heights and is touching
many dimensions of de-
velopment. Administra
tive officers and BJP
leaders had gathered to
welcome him.
Goyal saw and dis-
cussed the ongoing reno-
vation work in Shrinathji
temple and lauded the
arrangements for the
devotees. After this, he
left for Udaipur.
PTI
Varanasi
Police here have arrested
three accused in connec-
tion with the alleged rape
of a woman student of
IIT on the Banaras Hindu
University campus, a po-
lice officer said today.
The in-charge of Lanka
police station Shivakant
Mishra said that the ac-
cusedhavebeenidentified
as Kunal Pandey, Anand
alias Abhishek Chauhan
 Saksham Patel.
As per the complain-
ant, she had gone out of
her hostel with a friend
when three men on a mo-
torcycle forcibly took her
to a corner and gagged
her after separating her
from her friend.
Agencies
New Delhi
The National Investiga-
tion Agency (NIA) has
identified 43 Khalistan
supporters, allegedly in-
volved in violence at the
Indian High Commission
in London during a pro-
test on March 19 and also
who allegedly targeted
the Indian Consulate in
San Francisco on July 2.
According to the NIA,
the attacks on the High
Commissions of India in
Ottawa and London, as
well as on the Consulate
General of India, San
Francisco, US, also re-
mained the focus of the
NIA actions on offences
against Indian interests
abroad through the year,
which witnessed more
than 50 raids and search-
es as part of the agency’s
efforts to unravel the
conspiracy behind the
attacks on Indian Mis-
sions abroad. The NIA
scaled up its crackdown
against terror networks
this year, conducting
over 1000 raids after
registering 68 cases and
arresting 625 accused
across the country, an of-
ficial said on Sunday.
PTI
Lucknow
Bharatiya Janata Party
National President JPNa-
dda said on Sunday that
Chief Minister Yogi Adi-
tyanath is giving his 100
per cent to accomplish
PM Narendra Modi’s
mission to take the coun-
try forward while imple-
menting the flagship
schemes of the Centre.
Under CM Adity-
anath’s leadership, UP
has today shunned the
BIMARU tag and has
joined the league of lead-
ing states in the country,
he claimed.
Addressing the inau-
gural ceremony of the
Women’s Half Marathon
organised in Dubagga,
Nadda said, “There is in-
tense competition be-
tween those leading the
country forward and
those trying to pull it
backward.”Attacking the
opposition, Nadda men-
tioned that while PM
Modi and CM Yogi are
leading the country and
the state forward, ‘Con-
gress’ Rahul Gandhi and
SP’s Akhilesh Yadav are
only interested in secur-
ing the well-being of
their own families’.
NIAidentifies43suspectsinvolved
inattackonIndianmissionsabroad
CM Yogi is implementing PM’s
vision on the ground: JP Nadda
On March 19, the national flag at Indian high commission in
London was pulled down in a protest by pro-Khalistan activists.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the 21st Convocation
Ceremony of the Tezpur University, in Sonitpur, Sunday.  PTI
BJP National President JP Nadda  UP CM Yogi Adityanath listen to
PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, in Lucknow, Sunday.
Piyush Goyal with his wife
Seema at Shrinathji temple in
Nathdwara on Sunday.
RajnathpraisesIndia’s
defenceeco-system
Goyal visits Shrinathji
temple in Nathdwara
Cops nabs 3
in IIT student's
gangrape case
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A LEAP OF FAITH!
As we eagerly step into Day One of the New Year, we anticipate an exhilarating journey ahead, as the year 2024 happens
to be a leap year. We will have an extra day, February 29, this year. So, 2024 promises to be eventful, as a lot will be
happening across the world! We look forward to a future filled with innovation, collaboration, and continued success...
Inauguration of
Ram Temple in
Ayodhya
The month of January will be of
special significance for Indians
as the country will witness the
consecration ceremony of the
idol of Ram Lalla, on January 22
at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
will attend the inauguration
ceremony of the Ram Temple.
The Ram Janmabhoomi Trust
has also invited around 7,000
people, including VVIPs, seers,
and several prominent figures
from various fields, all four
Shankaracharyas, and other
religious leaders.
Paris Olympics:
First to achieve full
gender parity
Paris 2024 will be the first Olympics in
history to achieve numerical gender
parity on the field of play, wherein out
of the 10,500 athletes participating
in the Games, 5,250 will be men
and 5,250 will be women. The 33rd
Olympiad will take place from July
26 to August 11, where the 18-day
extravaganza will see 329 events,
where a total of 32 sports will be
contested. Four new additions have
been made to the Paris Olympics that
include breaking (break dancing), sport
climbing, skateboarding, and surfing.
T20 World
Cup in June
The T20 World Cup will
be played in the West
Indies and the USA from
June 4 to 30. The event,
organised and hosted
by the ICC, will see the
participation of 20 Men’s
National teams for the
first time. The teams are
from the West Indies,
Australia, England,
India, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Pakistan,
South Africa, Sri
Lanka, Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Ireland,
Scotland, Guinea, Papua
New Guinea, Canada,
Nepal, and Oman, while
two more teams will be
decided later.
May 2024 be the
year of global peace
May 2024 be the year when we can
start to look forward to new times of
peace and the end of war between
Russia and Ukraine and also Israel
and Hamas. It is hoped that the Leap
Year 2024 makes the world a little
better where innocent children, men,
women do not fall victim to unmindful
bloodshed and violence.
Will it be a promising
year for INDIA Bloc?
The year 2024 should also look
promising for the INDIA Bloc, as they
hope to give a good fight to PM Modi
and the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha
polls. The Alliance, which got off to a
shaky start in 2023, has been seeing
a clash of egos. Let’s hope 2024 sees
all 28 parties stick together.
ARTEMIS II MISSION
TO MOON
America’s Artemis II
mission is due to
blast off in 2024 and
will be sending four
astronauts to the Moon.
The crew—which will
include the first black
man, first woman and
first non-American to
leave Earth orbit—will
not attempt to land.
A landmark year for
space exploration
l The Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) is set for another adventurous
year in 2024, as the agency is expected to
launch the Shukrayaan 1 space mission
to Venus by December. This is being
touted as the first mission to Earth’s “twin”
planet since Japan’s Akatsuki in 2010.
The mission aims to study the chemistry
of the atmosphere of Venus. Additionally,
the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar
(NISAR), a collaborative project between
NASA and ISRO, aims to launch a dual-
frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite
that is going to be used for remote sensing
in January.
l While India’s Gaganyaan 1 is a
collaborative endeavour between ISRO and
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), which
is scheduled for a launch in January or
February.
l Mangalyaan 2, popularly called Mars
Orbiter Mission 2 (MOM 2), will be ISRO’s
second Mars planet mission, which will
study surface, atmosphere, and climatic
conditions and will be launched in 2024.
Historic year as 50 nations,
including India go to the polls!
The year 2024 will also see electoral battles of great
magnitude in several democracies around the world. According
to the Centre for American Progress, in 2024, around the
world, over 2 billion voters in 50 countries will cast their votes.
The United States, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Mexico
are among the countries that will be holding national elections
in 2024. The stage is set for the Lok Sabha elections in India
somewhere in April–May, where the Narendra Modi-led
government is eyeing a hat-trick. India’s neighbour Pakistan
is also expected to witness general elections on February 8,
while the US will vote on November 5, and on June 2 almost
100 million Mexican voters will elect a new president for a six-
year term. In the EU, elections for the European Parliament will
take place between June 6 and 9. Elections will also be held in
South Africa, Taiwan, Indonesia, Russia, and Iran, along with
several other smaller countries.
Dr Rituraj Sharma and
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
A controversy has erupt-
ed over the appointment
of a BJP candidate from
Srikaranpur, Surendra
Pal Singh TT as a Minis-
ter before voting. Con-
gress leaders have com-
plained to ECI, calling it
a violation of MCC.They
have submitted a memo
and demanded cancella-
tion of Singh’s candida-
ture.
Congress State Prez
GS Dotasra targeted BJP
ahead of voting on Jan 5
for Srikaranpur seat. ,
“BJP neither believes in
the Constitution nor the
ECI  making TT a Min-
ister is an attempt to woo
voters,” he said.
Lodha said such an act
by BJP also proves that it
is afraid of defeat.
‘Team CM’sends a strong political message!
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
ith the expan-
sion of the
Bhajan Lal cab-
inet including 12 Minis-
ters and 10 Ministers of
State, a clear political
message has been sent
about caste and regional
equationsacrosstheState.
The ‘Team Bhajan Lal
Sharma’will target voters
from varied castes and re-
gions in the forthcoming
Lok Sabha polls.
Through Gajendra Sin-
gh Khimsar, a message
has been relayed to the
Rajput belt of Marwar.
Nagaur,Ajmer, and Jodh-
pur Lok Sabha seats have
been targeted as the influ-
ence of Khimsar being a
royal family is also im-
portant. The Rajput com-
munity influences the re-
sults of Lok Sabha seats
here.
A message from Avi-
nash Gehlot has been sent
to Pali, Ajmer, Rajsa-
mand, and Jalore seats.
The focus here is on Mali
voters and Marwar-Mer-
wara-Godwad. Efforts
havebeenmadetocontrol
the areas of influence of
former CM Gehlot.
Dr Kirodi Lal Meena’s
induction has brought re-
lief to Eastern Rajasthan,
especially the traditional
Meena voters of Con-
gress. Maybe that’s why
no Minister was taken
from Dausa and Karauli.
A message has been sent
to Sawai Madhopur-
Tonk, Dausa, Jaipur Ru-
ral, Dholpur-Karauli,
Bharatpur, andAlwar Lok
Sabha seats. Dr. Kirodi
will be the BJP’s trump
card during Lok Sabha
elections in East Ra-
jasthan.
Through Madan Dila-
war, the focus is on two
Lok Sabha seats of Hado-
ti. Efforts are to woo Dalit
voters of Jhalawar-Baran
and Kota-Bundi Lok Sab-
ha seats. The party has
also tried to play the ‘Hin-
du card’ through Dilawar
as he has an image of a
fierce Hindu leader. Any-
way, Hadoti is called the
laboratory of RSS, and
Dilawar is known as the
choice of RSS.
With Dr Manju Bagh-
mar, the focus is on Na-
gaur,Ajmer, Jodhpur Lok
Sabha seats and a direct
effort to tap Dalit vote
bank.
Through Suresh Singh
Rawat, the focus is on two
Lok Sabha seats Ajmer
and Rajsamand.
MakingTirtharaj Push-
kar a Minister also sends
a religious message.
TheinductionofSuren-
dra Singh Pal TT is to fo-
cus on Sri Ganganagar-
Hanumangarh Lok Sabha
seatandamessageamong
the Jat Sikh class of the
Canal area.
Guv Kalraj Mishra, CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, Dy CMs Diya Kumari and
Prem Chand Bairwa along with the Council of Ministers after oath-
taking ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on Saturday. FILE
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A very happy, successful, healthy
and peaceful 2024 to each one
us, may there be peace and joy
in the world.
Dr JAGDEESH CHANDRA,
CMD  Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT
OF THE DAY
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HAPPY
NEW YEAR
Hello
CM, Mins listen to ‘Mann ki Baat’
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma virtually attends PM Narendra Modi’s address to the nation in
the 108th episode of “Mann Ki Baat” programme on Sunday at OTS in Jaipur. Bhagirath
Chaudhary, Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, Madan Dilawar, Otaram Dewasi, Manju Baghmar,
Abhay Kumar  others were present.
CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma with the
President of Pink City
Press Club, Radha
Raman Sharma, and
General Secretary,
Ramendra Solanki,
who hand over
the certificate
of ‘Honorary
Membership’ of Pink
City Press Club to
Chief Minister Sharma
at the OTS on Sunday.
Executive members
were present on the
occasion.
Congress writes to EC, demands
TT’s candidature be cancelled
A delegation of Congress leaders including Dr Raghu Sharma,
Sanyam Lodha, Lalit Tunwal, Ram Singh Kaswan, Jaswant Gurjar,
Kuldeep Punia, Pradeep Aggarwal, submits complaint to ECI over
Surendra Pal Singh TT being appointed as Minister.
Promotions for more
than 100 AIS officers
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
More than 100 All India
Service officers were pro-
moted on Sunday. These
include about 43 IAS,
about 37 IPS and about 20
IFS, while 4 IPS will be
promoted to ADG rank.
Rajesh Nirvan, Hemant
Priyadarshi, Sanjay Ag-
garwal will become DG
from ADG. Similarly,
more than 100 All India
Service officers including
Kuldeep Ranka, Shreya
Guha, Naresh Pal Gang-
war, Anand Kumar, and
Roli Singh were promot-
ed in Chief Secretary sal-
ary range. While promo-
tion in super time salary
series include names like
Muktanand Aggarwal,
Rajan Vishal, Archana
Singh, Dr Mohan Lal Ya-
dav, Mahendra Soni,
Shaili Kishanani, Sushma
Arora, Rashmi Gupta, 
Vandana Singhvi. IAS
Abhimanyu Kumar, Na-
kate Shivprasad Madan,
Bhagwati Prasad Kalal,
Sandesh Nayak, Shivangi
Swarnkar, H Guite, Tara-
chand Meena, Harimohan
Meena, Narendra Gupta,
Premsukh Bishnoi, and
Anil Kumar Aggarwal
were promoted in selec-
tion pay series. In junior
administrative pay series,
IAS Neelabh Saxena,
Nishant Jain, Dr Khushal
Yadav, Lokbandhu, Sau-
rabh Swami, Pooja Ku-
mari, Anjali Rajoria, Dr
Inderjit Yadav, Dr Ghan-
shyam, Sita Ram Jat,
HempushpaSharma,Sha-
rad Mehra, Dr OPBairwa
were promoted.
A busy day for new Ministers
(1) Rajyavardhan Rathore prays for State’s welfare during the Bhagwad Katha by
Mokhan Dham Bihari ji at Harnathpura in Jhotwara on Sunday. (2) Dr Kirodi Lal Meena
being welcomed with a garland by his wife Golma Devi as he reaches Khohra village in
Karauli district on Sunday. (3) Suresh Singh Rawat being welcomed by the locals at his
residence in Pushkar on Sunday. (4) Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary meets Rajendra Rathore at
the latter’s residence in Jaipur on Sunday.
1 2
3
4
SIX IAS TRANSFERRED
State govt on Sun-
day, transferred 6
IAS officials. Shreya
Guha was transferred as
ACS in Cooperative Dept,
while Anand Kumar was
made ACS Home. Archana
Singh was transferred as
Secretary in Home Dept.
Mahendra Soni as ADG of
HCM RIPA. Likewise, H.
Guite was made Com-
missioner of Persons with
Disabilities  HM Meena
was shifted to the post of
Director of Public Services.
Bhanwar S Charan
Kota
Speaker Om Birla during
his visit to Kota, attended
the ‘Bairwa Mahakumbh’
organised by Bairwa De-
velopment Committee on
Sant Balinath Jayanti on
Sunday. Deputy CM
Premchand Bairwa pre-
sided over the pro-
gramme which was at-
tended by Patan MLACL
Premi and former Minis-
ter Babulal Verma.
He said that Bairawa
community worked to
promote education
among daughters and a
hostel should be con-
structed. In the pro-
gramme held at Beni
Madhav Community
Hall, Birla said that the
life of Saint Balinath in-
spires us.
“Baba Saheb Ambed-
kar started a movement
for social harmony fol-
lowing the ideals of Saint
Balinath. He strongly be-
lieved that only educa-
tion can change a per-
son’s life,” he said.
Birla also met people
at camp office and par-
ticipated in the annual
function of Rajasthan
Pensioners’ Society and
said that pensioners ful-
filled their duty towards
humanity by helping the
needy. Birla said that air
services will start soon in
Kota as PM Modi had an-
nounced this during his
Kota tour.
Birla lauds Bairwas
for promoting edu
Om Birla addresses the ‘Bairwa Mahakumbh’ on the occasion of
Sant Balinath Jayanti in Kota on Sunday.
WithPantathelm,generationalshift
inRajasthan’sbureaucracyexpected!
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
As 1991 batch IAS offic-
er, Sudhansh Pant is set to
head the State bureaucra-
cy as the new Chief Sec-
retary, a new face of bu-
reaucracy is also expected
to be seen in Bhajan Lal
government.
Pant will be able to re-
main on the CS post for
three years and two
months and with it the
government will be re-
lieved from the hassle of
appointing the CS again
and again.Also, after this,
a new era of generation
shifting may begin in
State bureaucracy as well,
in which it is possible to
give important responsi-
bilities to more young,
capable and efficient bu-
reaucrats. This will make
possible to realise the vi-
sion of Modi government
to bring youth forward.
Pant ranks 8th in sen-
iority and after he be-
comes CS, ACS Subodh
Aggarwal and Shubhra
Singh may have to move
out of the secretariat.
However, Subodh him-
self broke this trend in the
previous Gehlot govern-
ment as he had agreed to
work in the Secretariat
even after his junior
NiranjanArya became the
CS. After this, PK Goyal
also followed his foot-
steps. Pant’s challenge
will be to build the image
of the government
through better implemen-
tation of the schemes of
PM Modi and the state
government.
PANT: A RESULT-
ORIENTED OFFICER
Pant was on deputa-
tion at the Centre
and was currently
holding the charge of Union
Health Secretary. He has
image of a very sorted, hon-
est, gentle, calm, decent,
polite, soft-spoken and
clean bureaucrat. Besides,
he is considered a result
oriented and efficient officer
in bureaucracy.
It would be a
coincidence that an
IAS officer takes up
the post of CS after leaving
Central deputation twice
in a row. Earlier, Usha
Sharma and Rajeev Mehari-
shi had also done this.
2 IAS BECAME CS FROM
CENTRAL DEPUTATION
You read it First in First india on DECEMBER 31, 2023
Sudhansh Pant
It will be possible
to give important
responsibilities to
young  efficient
bureaucrats
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
With the arrival of
Sudhansh Pant, the
bureaucracy’s curi-
osity about the new
CS has ended. Now
all eyes are glued on
the CMO as to who
will take over the
command of the
Principal Secretary
to the CM. In a state
government, the role
of the Secretary to
the CM along with
the CS is also impor-
tant.
According to ad-
ministrative experts,
this is happening for
the first time that after
the change of govern-
ment, new CS and
DGP have come but
the Secretary to the
CM has not been ap-
pointed till date. T Ra-
vikanth’s appointment
as Secretary to CM is
temporary.
Since the CM is
completely new, it is
extremely important
for his Secretary to
be experienced and
hardworking. It is be-
coming difficult to
find a bureaucrat like
CS for this post. This
search is also hap-
pening at the Delhi
level only.
According to sourc-
es, the names being
considered include
those of Abhay Ku-
mar, Naresh Pal
Gangwar, Alok Gupta
and T Ravikanth.
Gangwar is currently
working on deputa-
tion at the Centre. Un-
der one ACS or prin-
cipal secretary, two or
three secretaries will
have to appointed,
who will be IAS offic-
ers only. Half a dozen
young IAS are trying
for these posts.
After CS, now eyes glued on
the commander of CMO!
JAIPUR, MONDAY | JANUARY 1, 2024
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r Jagdeesh
C h a n d r a ,
renowned
for his ele-
gance and
hospitality, recently
played host to a New
Year’s soiree at his resi-
dence. The affair was
graced by the presence of
Gaurav Gaur, Director of
Elite Miss Rajasthan, along-
side an ensemble of super-
models hailing from diverse
corners of the globe. The
evening unfolded as a sym-
phony of jubilation, resonat-
ing with melodious tunes,
delectable gastronomy and an
ambience that was embraced
and cherished by all in attend-
ance.
Amidst the shared exuber-
ance, heartfelt wishes rever-
berated, heralding the arrival
of the new year with a collec-
tive embrace of optimism and
hope. The gathering boasted
an illustrious roster, featuring
the presence of Ms and Mrs
Glam India models, interwo-
ven with the grace and poise
of the Miss Rajasthan models.
It was a celebration that not
only embraced the splendour
of the moment but also under-
scored a profound commit-
ment to championing the
cause of women empower-
ment. More on P11
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra orchestrated an exquisite New Year’s gathering at his
residence, attended by an array of personalities from the world of fashion
and empowerment, celebrating unity, elegance, and a promising future!
D
Mitali
Dusad
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A visual symphony of fashion and flair
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Neha Shekhawat Clockwise Mitali Kumawat, Shweta Raje,
Navya Singh Shekhawat and Shrishti Khatri
MUKESH
KIRADOO
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Ringing in the
Pink City’s New Year revelry paints a vibrant
picture of Rajasthan’s rich cultural tapestry.
From grand galas to street parties, fireworks
to age-old traditions, City First embraces
the old and new in style!
n Jaipur, New
Year’s Eve is of-
ten marked by
grand events
and parties. The
city’s luxurious
hotels and heritage properties
host elaborate celebrations, of-
fering a perfect blend of tradi-
tional Rajasthani hospitality
and modern festivities. From
live music performances to tra-
ditional folk dances, these gath-
erings provide a unique experi-
ence that captures the essence
of the region.
While many opt for upscale
gatherings, the streets of Jaipur
witness a different kind of cel-
ebration. Crowds gather in
popular areas, such as Johari
Bazaar and Hawa Mahal, to
participate in street parties.
Fireworks light up the sky,
and the city echoes with the
sounds of revelry as people
dance to the beats of tradition-
al Rajasthani music.
Rajasthan, known for its cul-
tural richness, sees many fami-
lies embracing age-old tradi-
tions during New Year celebra-
tions. Pujas and prayers are
conducted to seek blessings for
a prosperous year ahead. Addi-
tionally, people exchange
sweets and traditional
gifts as a gesture of
goodwill.
As the sun sets on
the last day of the
year, the vibrant
celebrations in
Jaipur and Ra-
jasthan serve as a
testament to the
rich tapestry of
traditions woven
into the cultural
fabric of the re-
gion. Whether
amidst the grandeur
of a hotel gala or the
simplicity of a family
gathering, welcoming
the New Year here is an ex-
perience that seamlessly
merges the old and the new.
As the calendar turns its fi-
nal page, it’s time to bid fare-
well to the old and welcome the
new with a bang. If you’re
planning to host a New Year’s
party that leaves a lasting im-
pression, consider these crea-
tive and unique ideas to usher
in the coming year with style.
THEME EXTRAVAGANZA
Transform your party into an
immersive experience by
choosing a theme that sparks
excitement. From retro disco to
masquerade ball or even a fu-
turistic space odyssey, a
themed party adds a layer of
fun and cohesiveness to the
celebration.
DIY DECOR DELIGHTS
Get hands-on with your party
preparations by incorporating
do-it-yourself decor elements.
Create personalized banners,
crafty centrepieces, or even a
DIYphoto booth with props that
reflect the spirit of the NewYear.
CULINARY ADVENTURES
Elevate yourparty with a unique
culinary experience. Consider
hosting a potluck dinner where
guests bring their favourite
homemade dishes, or hire a local
chef for a cooking demonstra-
tion and tasting. Food can be the
star of the show.
CLUB NIGHT
New Year’s Eve in nightclubs is
a spectacle of vibrant energy
and pulsating beats. Neon lights
flicker, DJ booths come alive,
and the dance floor becomes a
dynamic tapestry of movement.
Revellers, dressed in their glit-
tering best, gather to bid fare-
well to the old and welcome the
new in a symphony of music
and celebration. The count-
down to midnight is an electri-
fying moment, in the city
marked by cheers, clinking
glasses, and the anticipation of
a fresh start with places like
Naila Bagh, Clocktower, Rosa-
do, Burj and HOP etc.
AIR BNB THIS NEW YEAR
Celebrating the New Year in an
Airbnb offers a unique and per-
sonalized experience that goes
beyond the traditional festivities.
It’s a chance to create memories
in a home away from home, sur-
rounded by friends or family.
Airbnb properties, ranging from
cozy cottages to chic city apart-
ments, provide a comfortable
and intimate setting for festivi-
ties. Whether you’re nestled in a
snow-covered cabin, enjoying a
beachside retreat, oroverlooking
city lights, the flexibility of
Airbnb accommodations allows
for diverse celebrations. Groups
can cook up a storm in a fully-
equipped kitchen, toast to the
New Year on a private balcony,
or gather around a fireplace for
warmth and storytelling.
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK
DANCE PARTY
Transformyourspaceintoaneon
wonderland with glow-in-the-
dark decorations, accessories,
and even body paint. Encourage
guests to dress in vibrant colours,
creatingavisuallystunningdance
party under UV lights.
RESORTS EXTRAVAGANZA
Celebrating the New Year at a
resort elevates the festive ex-
perience to a luxurious and
indulgent affair. Resorts,
often nestled in pictur-
esque locations, offer a
perfect blend of re-
laxation and revelry.
Guests can immerse
themselves in a se-
rene atmosphere,
enjoying amenities
such as spa treat-
ments, scenic views,
and lush landscapes
during the day. Ex-
travagant gala dinners,
live entertainment, and
themed parties set the
stage for a night of glamour
and celebration. Whether by
the poolside, on a pristine beach,
or within the elegant confines of
a resort ballroom, the festivities
are designed to create a sense of
opulence. The countdown to
midnight is met with fireworks
lighting up the night sky, mark-
ing the transition into the New
Year with a touch of luxury and
style.
Whatever combination of ide-
as you choose, the key to a mem-
orable New Year’s party is to
infuse it with your personality
and the spirit of celebration. As
the clock ticks towards mid-
night, let the countdown to a
fantastic new beginning unfold
in a setting that reflects the joy
and excitement of embracing
the possibilities that the com-
ing year holds.
Tripti
Mahawar
cityfirst@firstindia.co.in
I
Respect Local Customs:
Respect Local Customs: While celebrat-
ing, be mindful of the local customs
and traditions. Respect the cultural
significance of the festivities.
Noise Control:
Noise Control: While fireworks are a
common part of celebrations, be
considerate of noise levels, especially
in residential areas.
Traffic Safety:
Traffic Safety: With increased gatherings,
traffic congestion is common. Plan your
commute, and avoid driving under the
influence of alcohol.
Eco-friendly Celebrations:
Eco-friendly Celebrations: Choose envi-
ronmentally friendly options for decora-
tions and celebrations to minimize the
impact on the surroundings.
Follow COVID Guidelines:
Follow COVID Guidelines: Stay updated
on any specific guidelines or restric-
tions in place due to the ongoing
pandemic. Prioritize the safety and
well-being of yourself and others.
NEW YEAR: DO’S AND DON’TS
Celebrations
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In a resounding tes-
tament to the vision
upheld by First India
and Bharat24 - Vi-
sion of New India, the
evening transcended
mere revelry, standing as a
testament to the boundless
allure of fashion, entertain-
ment, and glamour. Dr
Chandra, with his affable
demeanour and un-
wavering enthu-
siasm, extended
his warm wish-
es, encapsulat-
ing the es-
sence of unity,
p r o s p e r i t y
and joy that
the dawn of a new year em-
bodies.
This fête, adorned with
the luminaries of the enter-
tainment realm, illuminated
the path toward a future
where elegance intertwines
seamlessly with empower-
ment, fostering a world
where every individual, ir-
respective of their back-
ground, finds a platform to
shine. As confetti adorned
the air and laughter echoed
through the night, it became
a celebration not just of a
passing year but a spirited
invocation of the endless
possibilities awaiting in the
year ahead.
EXTRAVAGANZA
City First
unveils
additional
captivating
moments from the
exquisite soirée held
at Dr Jagdeesh
Chandra’s
abode!
FROM PG 1
MUKESH KIRADOO
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Naina Parmaar
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Mitali, Pihu, Aastha, Tanu, Riya and Suhana
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Kavita Chauhan  Mittali Dusad
Priyanshi, Khwahish, Somya, Pawan Tank, Apoorva, Ridhima and Anuja Samiksha, Naina, Gaurav Gaur  Sneha
Behind the scenes of effortless glamour
(Top) Isha Tulayat
(Bottom) Mushkan Mulchandani
Sneha Sharma
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with cute adorable pet
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As the dawn of 2024 approaches,
a wave of optimism sweeps
through the heart of Rajasthan,
with residents eagerly
anticipating the new year and
all that it promises. City First
sought the thoughts and
aspirations of individuals from
this vibrant region, uncovering
their plans for New Year
celebrations and their
perspectives on resolutions and
health goals. With an air of
anticipation, citizens across
Rajasthan are gearing up to bid
farewell to the old year and
embrace the new with open
arms. Speaking to a cross-
section of people from different
walks of life, City First delved
into the diverse tapestry of
hopes and traditions that adorn
the region’s New Year
celebrations.
Our New Year celebrations revolve
around family gatherings, traditional
music, and indulging in flavorful
Rajasthani cuisine. As for resolutions, we
focus on fostering stronger community
bonds and preserving our cultural
heritage. Health-wise, yoga and
Ayurveda take precedence, ensuring a
holistic approach to well-being.”
Anchal Choudhary,
Event Cordinator
In Rajasthan, the New Year is a time for
vibrant festivals, adorned with colorful
attire and spirited dance forms. Our
resolutions emphasize environmental
sustainability and promoting local
artisans. Prioritizing health involves
embracing nutritious diets and practicing
ancient wellness techniques like
meditation.”
Liza, Digital Creator
The New Year in Rajasthan is a
tapestry of joyous festivities 
communal harmony. Our resolutions
center on educational upliftment 
supporting underprivileged
communities, involve embracing
organic farming practices 
integrating yoga into daily life.”
Arun Sharma,
Councillor
The New Year in Rajasthan
celebrates our rich heritage with
gatherings. Our resolutions revolve
around rural development and
agricultural practices. Health-wise,
we emphasize yoga and meditation
for both physical and mental
well-being.”
Laxmi Kant Sharma,
Businessman
In Rajasthan, our New Year
festivities include colorful
processions  communal feasts. Our
resolutions revolve around personal
growth, advocating for kindness,
and health strategies focus on
balanced nutrition
Nemi Chand Yadav,
Educationist Director Vasundhara
Bed college Achrol Jaipur
New Year festivities reflect our vibrant
culture through traditional dances
and sumptuous feasts. Resolutions
center on promoting tourism 
preserving historical monuments.
Health strategies encompass
embracing herbal remedies 
engaging in outdoor exercises.”
Karan Surolia,
Exporter
Amidst the New Year celebrations in
Raj, our resolutions resonate with
fostering animal welfare 
preserving natural landscapes.
Prioritizing health encompasses 
maintaining a balanced lifestyle
through nutritious eating habits.”
Anoop Arya,
Manager Operations. Hotel The
Palace by Park Jewels
Rajasthan welcomes the New Year
with enthusiasm, marked by
cultural galas and expressions of
artistic heritage. Resolutions echo a
commitment to women’s
empowerment and fostering
educational initiatives.
Ashish Anand,
Secretary Rajasthan Hotel 
Restaurant Association
The arrival of 2024 in Rajasthan
calls for jubilant dance festivities
and feasting. Resolutions aim
at personal betterment, spreading
joy, and health strategies
encompass mental wellness
practices and embracing
nature walks.”
Meena Jain,
Social Worker
Rajasthan celebrates the New Year
with jubilant festivities honoring
our traditions. Resolutions include
initiatives for skill development and
environmental conservation.
Health-conscious practices involve
traditional herbal remedies and
adopting an active lifestyle.”
Mahesh Sharma,
Politician
As the dawn of 2024 approaches,
Rajasthan’s
Countdown to a
New Beginning!
As the dawn of 2024 graces us, our
celebrations in Rajasthan involve vibrant
cultural events, reinforcing our bond with
traditions. Resolutions entail embracing
positivity, fostering community unity,
while health strategies prioritize yoga
and locally sourced organic diets for
holistic well-being.”
Prerna Singh, PR Personal
Rajasthan welcomes 2024 with
grandeur, celebrating with traditional
music and exquisite cuisines. Our
resolutions emphasize positivity,
community upliftment, and health
strategies involve mindfulness,
embracing Ayurvedic remedies for a
balanced lifestyle.”
Anjana Sharma, Home Maker
In Rajasthan, the New
Year heralds celebrations
filled with folk music,
dances, and sumptuous.
Resolutions encompass
charitable endeavors and
preserving our heritage.
Prioritizing health
involves corporating
yoga practices 
consuming locally
sourced, nutritious foods.”
Gopal Surolia, Jeweller

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  • 1. Rajasthan Samvad jktLFkku ljdkj Shri Bhajanlal Sharma Hon'ble Chief Minister, Rajasthan Shri Narendra Modi Hon'ble Prime Minister Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Rajasthan Modi ji's Guarantee Getting Accomplished 450/- only A New Year Gift The current beneciaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will continue to get the benets of the scheme. “The state government is implementing the guarantee given by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This initiative of providing the cheapest LPG cylinder to registered Ujjwala beneficiaries and other poor families in Rajasthan for just Rs. 450 from the New Year is a humble initiative towards women empowerment." - Bhajanlal Sharma, Chief Minister, Rajasthan Rs. 450/- LPG cylinder for LPG Cylinder Subsidy Scheme st starts from 1 January, 2024 Rs. 450/- Registered Ujjwala beneciaries and women from other poor families (BPL) will get one LPG cylinder every month for just ` Only Jaipur, Monday | January 1, 2024 RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 5 | ISSUE NO. 206 | PAGES 12 | `3.00 Rajasthan’s Own English Newspaper firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia HAPPY NEW YEAR Hello
  • 2. HAPPY NEW YEAR Hello e are all born to do something unique and won- derful on this planet. Make sure you don’t let this opportu- nity pass by. Take up some- thing creative in the new year. Not a year should pass without doing something creative. Unless you have a dream, you cannot realise it. Every in- vention has come out of a dream. Give yourself the free- dom to dream and think big and have the valour to pursue them with total dedication. Of- ten people who dreamt big were ridiculed, but they re- mained steadfast in achieving their goals. The energy in our life needs some direction to flow. If you don’t give it the right direction, you will be left all confused. For life-energy to move in a direction, commitment is es- sential. Today, most people are con- fused because there is no direc- tion in life. When you are hap- py, there is so much life-energy in you; but when this life-ener- gy doesn’t know where to go, it gets stuck. When it stagnates, it rots. The secret is-greater the commitment you take, greater the energy/power are given to fulfill that commitment. Great- er the commitment, easier things are for you. Smaller commitments can be suffocat- ing for you because you have more capacity, but you are stuck in a limited sphere. When you are working for the betterment of the society, of people around you, even if you have ten things to do and if one thing goes wrong, you can keep doing the other ten things; the thing that has gone wrong will set itself right! That’s Usually how grace works. We think we should have resources and then we will commit. Greater the com- mitment you take, the resourc- es simply come to you. What- ever you are committed to, re- wards you with strength. If it is your family that you are com- mitted to, your family supports you; if it is the society you are committed to, you enjoy the support of society. Even before you ask, you’ll get help. For the commitment to bring result, we need the right ideas and the right actions. Do not make a list of all the things you want to achieve. Look at the big picture and select the few things that really matter. If we put things that will give us maximum fulfillment, and up- lift the lives of others in the long term, smaller things will automatically fall into place. When the mind is totally in the present, the right ideas come to you. Not only should you plan your goals, but plan the means and methods to work towards them. Where would you like to see yourself after three years? After 20 years? After 40 years? Don’t be fever- ish about the results. Give your 100 per cent. Usually, we hurry the mind but we’re slow in our action. The right formula for success is patience in the mind and dyna- mism in action. Embrace both passion and dispassion. Move ahead with the courage to strive for your goals while also letting go when necessary.Abundance will follow naturally. When you meditate, there is keenness of observation. You become totally relaxed, yet at the same time, you possess the strength of intelligence, the sharpness of awareness and in- tuition. When you are aware, and then you act, then that is the right action. An undeterred focus and an intuitive mind will help you achieve your goals. Meditation is the way to a stress-free ener- gy-filled life, with a clear vi- sion of where you want to go. Commitment will always bring comfort in the long run. Make a commitment to make this world a better place to live. Dream the impossible! THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL TOP TWEETS SPIRITUAL SPEAK One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is intelligent among men. BHAGAVAD GITA MINDFUL DYNAMISM Usually, we hurry the mind but we’re slow in our action. The right formula for success is patience in the mind and dynamism in action. Embrace both passion and dispassion. Move ahead with the cour- age to strive for your goals while also letting go when necessary. Abundance will follow naturally. When you meditate, there is keenness of observation. You become totally relaxed, yet at the same time, you possess the strength of intelligence, the sharpness of aware- ness and intuition. When you are aware, and then you act, then that is the right action. An undeterred focus and an intuitive mind will help you achieve your goals. Meditation is the way to a stress-free energy-filled life, with a clear vision of where you want to go. THISYEAR,DREAMTHEIMPOSSIBLE COMMITTOABETTERPLANET! The energy in our life needs some direction to flow. If you don’t give it the right direction, you will be left all confused. For life-energy to move in a direction, commitment is essential. Today, most people are confused because there is no direction in life. When you are happy, there is so much life-energy in you; but when this life-energy doesn’t know where to go, it gets stuck. When it stagnates, it rots W The year-end #Mannkibaat talk by PM @narendramodi was particularly motivating. PM rightly stressed that India’s achievements are that of every Indian. With Nation First as our guiding mantra and internalizing the Panch Pran, we can advance the quest of an #AtmanirbharBharat. Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar Celebrating 2 remarkable years of @ONDC_Official, a hallmark of innovation & inclusivity! By enabling businesses to broaden their reach & providing consumers with a diverse range of options, ONDC has truly democratised the e-commerce landscape in India. Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal  Vol 5  Issue No. 206  RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor, City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504.  Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra  Managing Editor: Pawan Arora  Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act PERSPECT VE 02 Jaipur, Monday | January 1, 2024 www.firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia A couple takes selfie in the backdrop of a floral decoration of the Happy New Year 2024, in Delhi on Sunday. SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR The writer is an Indian yoga guru, a spiritual leader, founder of The Art of Living
  • 3. Jaipur, Monday | January 1, 2024 RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 5 | ISSUE NO. 206 | PAGES 12 | `3.00 Rajasthan’s Own English Newspaper firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia HAPPY NEW YEAR Hello 2024 Jaipur, Monday | January 1, 2024 2024 07 www.firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/j aipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia A LEAP OF FAITH! As we eagerly step into Day One of the New Year, we anticipate an exhilarating journey ahead, as the year 2024 happens to be a leap year. We will have an extra day, February 29, this year. So, 2024 promises to be eventful, as a lot will be happening across the world! We look forward to a future filled with innovation, collaboration, and continued success... Inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya The month of January will be of special significance for Indians as the country will witness the consecration ceremony of the idol of Ram Lalla, on January 22 at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Temple. The Ram Janmabhoomi Trust has also invited around 7,000 people, including VVIPs, seers, and several prominent figures from various fields, all four Shankaracharyas, and other religious leaders. Paris Olympics: First to achieve full gender parity Paris 2024 will be the first Olympics in history to achieve numerical gender parity on the field of play, wherein out of the 10,500 athletes participating in the Games, 5,250 will be men and 5,250 will be women. The 33rd Olympiad will take place from July 26 to August 11, where the 18-day extravaganza will see 329 events, where a total of 32 sports will be contested. Four new additions have been made to the Paris Olympics that include breaking (break dancing), sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing. T20 World Cup in June The T20 World Cup will be played in the West Indies and the USA from June 4 to 30. The event, organised and hosted by the ICC, will see the participation of 20 Men’s National teams for the first time. The teams are from the West Indies, Australia, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Guinea, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Nepal, and Oman, while two more teams will be decided later. May 2024 be the year of global peace May 2024 be the year when we can start to look forward to new times of peace and the end of war between Russia and Ukraine and also Israel and Hamas. It is hoped that the Leap Year 2024 makes the world a little better where innocent children, men, women do not fall victim to unmindful bloodshed and violence. Will it be a promising year for INDIA Bloc? The year 2024 should also look promising for the INDIA Bloc, as they hope to give a good fight to PM Modi and the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The Alliance, which got off to a shaky start in 2023, has been seeing a clash of egos. Let’s hope 2024 sees all 28 parties stick together. ARTEMIS II MISSION TO MOON America’s Artemis II mission is due to blast off in 2024 and will be sending four astronauts to the Moon. The crew—which will include the first black man, first woman and first non-American to leave Earth orbit—will not attempt to land. A landmark year for space exploration l The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set for another adventurous year in 2024, as the agency is expected to launch the Shukrayaan 1 space mission to Venus by December. This is being touted as the first mission to Earth’s “twin” planet since Japan’s Akatsuki in 2010. The mission aims to study the chemistry of the atmosphere of Venus. Additionally, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), a collaborative project between NASA and ISRO, aims to launch a dual- frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite that is going to be used for remote sensing in January. l While India’s Gaganyaan 1 is a collaborative endeavour between ISRO and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), which is scheduled for a launch in January or February. l Mangalyaan 2, popularly called Mars Orbiter Mission 2 (MOM 2), will be ISRO’s second Mars planet mission, which will study surface, atmosphere, and climatic conditions and will be launched in 2024. Historic year as 50 nations, including India go to the polls! The year 2024 will also see electoral battles of great magnitude in several democracies around the world. According to the Centre for American Progress, in 2024, around the world, over 2 billion voters in 50 countries will cast their votes. The United States, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Mexico are among the countries that will be holding national elections in 2024. The stage is set for the Lok Sabha elections in India somewhere in April–May, where the Narendra Modi-led government is eyeing a hat-trick. India’s neighbour Pakistan is also expected to witness general elections on February 8, while the US will vote on November 5, and on June 2 almost 100 million Mexican voters will elect a new president for a six- year term. In the EU, elections for the European Parliament will take place between June 6 and 9. Elections will also be held in South Africa, Taiwan, Indonesia, Russia, and Iran, along with several other smaller countries. EVENTS THAT’LL STEAL THE SHOW! P7 IN BRIEF  The US aerospace ma- jor Boeing has asked oper- ators of Boeing 737 MAX globally — which in India include AI Express, Spice- Jet and Akasa — to carry out safety checks on this aircraft after finding loose bolt in one of the planes.  Centre on Sunday de- clared Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH) an ‘Unlawful Asso- ciation’ under UAPA. The organisation was earlier headed by deceased sepa- ratist leader Syed Geelani.  Mumbai on high alert after caller threatens ex- plosions amid New Year celebrations.  NIA identifies more than 43 Khalistan support- ers involved in violence at Indian Missions abroad. Arvind Panagariya, ex- advisor to PM Modi, is new finance panel chief New Delhi: Arvind Pana- gariya, former advisor to PM Narendra Modi, has been appointed as the chairman of a new Fi- nance Commission that will recommend how fed- eral taxes will be shared with states, Union Minis- try of Finance notification stated on Sunday. NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS! CM pledges for ‘New Raj’ at public hearing Rajendra Chhabra Jaipur op IAS officer Sudhansh Pant, a nominee of the Centre, will take charge of the administration of the State as the new Chief Secretary. Pant is to join the office today, as the DoPreleased the order on Sunday in this regard. He will also handle the addi- tional charge of Rajasthan Mines and Minerals Cor- poration, Udaipur. The entire bureaucracy ishappywiththearrivalof a bureaucrat with extraor- dinary talent and experi- ence in governance, who is a good administrator, with a clean image and an excellent personality. Af- ter the arrival of the new government and the new CM, the way the adminis- tration had faltered for the last three weeks, the peri- od of confusion and un- certainty will now end. The rule of the govern- mentwillnowberestored. The public is now con- fident that with the man- date and authority with whichPanthascomefrom theCentre,theadministra- tionwillnowruntotallyas per the system without any pressure or compul- sion. Anyway, Sudhansh is a stickler for rules and regulations and a follower oftherulebook.Underhis leadership, bureaucrats will now be able to work impartially, fearlessly and with complete transpar- ency. TURN TO P5 Aishwary Pradhan and Kailash Chandra Jaipur Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma gave assur- ance of a ‘New Rajast- han’ to the public during a public hearing held at the OTS on Sunday. Af- ter listening to the com- plaints of the common people, he instructed the officials to provide im- mediate solution. He also gave instructions to in- vestigate the causes of pending cases and take strict action against neg- ligent personnel. “Dear family mem- bers, this affection, un- wavering trust and stead- fast love of all of you towards me provides me with immense inspiration and energy for building ‘New Rajasthan of New India’, for which I thank you from bottom of my heart,” Sharma posted on X. Several leaders in- cluding Deputy CM Diya Kumari, ministers Madan Dilawar and Dr Manju Baghmar met the CM at the OTS. Vijay Bainsla, son of Gurjar leader late Kirori Singh Bainsla, also met CM Sharma. P8 Newly appointed Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant pays a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, in presence of outgoing Chief Secretary Usha Sharma in Jaipur on Sunday. MORE ON P8 T PM MODI’S LAST ‘MANN KI BAAT’ ADDRESS OF 2023 UPHOLDINGINDIA’S UNSTOPPABLEPACEIN2024!  PM Modi encourages artistic tributes to Ram Temple in Ayodhya  Share the works on social media using #SHRIRAMBHAJAN, says Modi Moni Sharma New Delhi PM Narendra Modi, in his last address of 2023 on Sunday, highlighted India’s growing self-con- fidence and commitment to self-reliance. Speaking during 108th episode of his Mann Ki Baat, Modi focused on nation’s em- bodiment of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ spirit, emphasiz- ing importance of sus- taining this momentum into 2024. Modi spoke about widespread excite- ment and cultural expres- sion surrounding con- struction of Ram temple. A YEAR OF HOPE, HELP, HAPPINESS! In the tranquil expanse of Jaipur, a sculpture depicting a boy climbing stairs while another extends him a helping hand, disseminates a positive message of peace & brotherhood as we enter the New Year. Senior Photojournalist Santosh Sharma captures the scenic view symbolising hope. First India Bureau New Delhi Against the backdrop of the increasing attacks on commercial ships transit- ing the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy on Sunday said it had sub- stantially enhanced mari- time surveillance efforts in Central and NorthAra- bian Sea and “augmented force levels”. “Task Groups com- prising destroyers and frigates have been de- ployed to undertake mar- itime security operations and render assistance to merchant vessels in case of any incident. Aerial surveillance by long- range maritime patrol aircraft & RPA has been enhanced to have a com- plete maritime domain awareness,” Navy said. Navy enhances surveillance in Arabian Sea MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS 108 EPISODES: PM Modi reflected on the journey of the program, mark- ing its 108th episode with a note on public participation and inspiration drawn from it. ‘VIKSIT BHARAT’ SPIRIT: PM Modi underscored India’s current state of robust self- confidence, driven by the ethos of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and a focus on self-reliance. SPACE MISSIONS: Modi shared his experiences of receiving congratulatory messages on India’s lunar mission & Chandrayaan-3, and expressed his pride in the country’s scientists. ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORTS: PM Modi congratulated Indian athletes for performances, including their medal hauls in Asian Games & Asian Para Games. ‘FIT INDIA’ INITIATIVE: The broadcast also featured a segment on physical, mental well-being as part of ‘Fit India’. AI AND INNOVATION: Modi highlighted India’s emergence as an ‘innovation hub’, viewing it as a symbol of unwavering progress. OSCARS: PM highlighted successes of “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR”, documentary “The Elephant Whisperers”. Welcome Sudhansh Pant! State bureaucracy enthused to work with a bureaucrat par excellence! PANT APPOINTED THE NEW RAJ CS, WILL TAKE OVER TODAY BETWEEN 9:15-10 AM Yunus Gesawat Nagaur A20-year-old man killed his parents and disabled sister with an axe while they were asleep in Na- gaur on Saturday night. According to informa- tion, after murdering the three, the accused sat with the dead bodies all through the night. On Sunday morning, he reached Padu Kalan po- lice station and confessed to his crime. Police said that the de- ceased have been identi- fied as jeweller Dilip Singh (45), his wife Rajesh Kanwar (42) and daughter Priyanka (15). The accused, Mohit (20), is being interrogated. His phone history had meth- ods of suicide searches. The accused also at- tempted suicide by jump- ing into a water tank but was not successful. The accused has no remorse, police said the accused looks mentally unstable. 20-yr-old hacks parents, divyang sister to death with axe, surrenders Police officials probe murder site in Nagaur on Sunday. (Inset) Accused Mohit (20). Accused sat with dead bodies all through the night. He attempted suicide by jumping into a water tank but was not successful First India wishes its avid readers a very Happy New Year!
  • 4. HAPPY NEW YEAR Hello RAJASTHAN 04 www.firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia Jaipur, Monday | January 1, 2024 PROTEST AGAINST NEW HIT AND RUN RULE Truckers protest, jam NH-48 in Behror First India Bureau Behror ruck drivers took to the streets in pro- test against the hit and run rule and jammed the NH-48 in Behror. After the amendment in the In- dian Penal Code 2023, the rules in hit and run cases have become strict. Truck drivers blocked the Delhi Jaipur Highway (NH-48) at Gunti village in Kotputli-Behror dis- trict on Saturday eve- ning. There was a 10-ki- lometre-long jam on ei- ther side of the highway. Private vehicles, road- ways buses and emer- gency services vehicles got stuck in the jam. Drivers said that under the new rule, there is a provision of a fine of Rs 7 lakh and imprisonment for 10 years for the driver in such a case. Later, DSP Tej Kumar Pathak and others reached the spot and tried to convince the drivers. When they did not agree, police had to resort to mild force to clear the jam. Pradeep Gadhwal Jhunjhunu BSF jawan from Bhimsar villagediedwhileonduty. As per the officials, the soldier had committed suicide by shooting him- self. On the other hand, the family members are denyingthis.Accordingto family,thebulletwasfired while servicing the rifle. Mangilal, a soldier of Bhimsar village, was posted as head constable in 155 Battalion in Firoz- pur, Punjab. When the mortal remains reached village on Sunday morn- ing, the family refused to acceptthemortalremains, demanding martyr status. Similarly, in Singhana another BSF jawan lost his life in a car accident. The final rites for Sunil Verma (35) unfolded in his hometown of Singha- na, where he was accord- ed military honors. The late jawan was serving as Head Constable Ministe- rial in 56th Battalion of BSF in Gujarat. Rajeev Gaur Jodhpur The wife of an Air Force sergeant, Chitra was found hanging in the govt quarters of the Sahu En- clave situated in Air Force area of Jodhpur. Although the sergeant claims it to be a result of a drinking-related argu- ment but police are skep- tical following their in- vestigation. After a fo- rensic examination by the FSL, the body was moved to Mahatma Gan- dhi Hospital mortuary. The post-mortem will be conducted by the Medi- cal Board after the arrival of Peehar Paksha. With a one-year-old daughter left behind, the sergeant, serving in Jodhpur Air Force, faces suspicions as police view death as more than just a suicide. First India Bureau Sikar Three people died while two were seriously in- jured when a car got crushed between two trailers in Sikar on Sun- day. There were five people in the car, out of which three died on the spot. Two people have been referred to Jaipur in a critical condition. The accident happened on National Highway-52 in Ringas town. Deputy SP Mahabir Singh said that the driver of a trailer suddenly took a turn at Simarla due to which the car behind collided with another trailer and got stuck between the two trailers. The injured were admitted to Ringas CHC, where the doctors re- ferred them to Jaipur. The bodies of the three people killed in the accident have been kept in the mortuary of Rin- gas CHC. Cops trying to remove truck drivers who blocked the Delhi Jaipur Highway (NH-48) at Gunti village in Kotputli on Saturday night. BSF jawan Mangilal Gangster Anil Bishnoi Police team investigating in Chomu, Jaipur on Sunday. Cop inspecting the mangled remains in Sikar on Sunday. Clockwise from left: A fisherman rows his boat on Chandlai Lake in Jaipur on a cold Sunday morning; a thick blanket of fog engulfs Jagatpura area of Jaipur; An old man and his grandson wrapped up in woollens brave the winter chill in Jaipur. NAIM KHAN MUKESH KIRADOO After the amendment in the Indian Penal Code 2023, the rules in hit and run cases have become strict, irked by this the truck drivers took it to the streets in State and jammed the NH-48 in Behror in a protest T MeT dept predicts dense fog for 3-4 days in the state Winter intensifies in Raj Coldwindandfogaddtochill, MtAbutouchesalowat0° C WinterhasstartedintensifyinginRajasthanasicycoldwinds andfoghavestartedaddingtothechill.Itwasfreezingcoldin MtAbu.MeTsoundedayellowalertofcolddayforAlwar,Churu, Bharatpur,Bundi,Karauli,Kota,Tonk,H’garhandGanganagar. Air Force sergeant’s wife found hanging in Jodhpur TEMPLE PRIEST’S WIFE FOUND HANGING IN SAMOD NEAR CHOMU, REASON FOR SUICIDE UNKNOWN Jaipur: A heartbreaking suicide case of 50-year-old Sumitra Devi is being reported from Samod near Chomu town of Jaipur district. The Samod police launched an inquiry after she was found hanging in her res- idence. The family promptly reported the incident, leading to police intervention. Following a post-mortem examination at Chomu Government Hospital, the body was given to the grief-stricken family. Sumitra Devi, the wife of Rakesh Sharma, a temple priest in Samod, leaves behind two sons and two daughters. The community is left grappling with the shock of this tragic event, as the motive behind Sumitra Devi’s suicide remains undisclosed. Manoj Kumar Saini 3 dead, 2 injured as car gets crushed between two trailers near Sikar BSF jawan dies during duty, martyr status sought SHO sacked for obscene photo with woman First India Bureau Deeg SHO Kamaruddin, post- ed at Kaithwara police station in Deeg district, has been terminated after his photograph in an ob- jectionable position with a woman went viral on the social media. During investigation, Kamarud- din was found guilty and action was taken against him on Sunday. After the photo went viral, Kamaruddin was immediately suspended by Deeg SPBrajesh Jyoti. A departmental inquiry was conducted. The inci- dent happened three months ago. The woman with Kamaruddin is a resident of Kaithwada. A person used to bring the woman to Kamaruddin in the govt quarter. Shivendra Singh Parmar and Rajeev Gaur Jaipur/Jodhpur In a major action, theAnti Gangster Task Force ar- rested gangster Anil Bishnoi of Jodhpur carry- ing a bounty of Rs 25,000 on his head. He was wanted in Charbhuja po- lice station of Rajsamand district for last four years. Addl DGP Crime and AGTF Dinesh MN said that Bishnoi is an active henchman of Sopu gang run by Lawrence Bishnoi. “He has a tattoo of Sopu Gang on his right arm. Many cases have been registered against this gang under the Arms, NDPS Act, murder, at- tempt to murder and ex- tortion,” he said. AGTF nabs wanted gangster Anil Bishnoi CRIME ROUNDUP LIQUOR WORTH `1 CR BEING SMUGGLED IN GUISE OF POTATOES SEIZED, 1 HELD IN JALORE Jalore: The police team of Bhinmal and Chital- wana in a joint action recovered 835 cartoons of illegal liquor made in Punjab from a truck, which broke a blockade late on Saturday. The value of the liquor is said to be around Rs 1 crore. Police have arrested Birbal Ram alias OP Vishnoi of Barmer. SP Monica Sen said that liquor was being smuggled in 190 potato sacks. Police have seized the truck along with liquor. A case has been registered against Vishnoi under the Excise Act. THIEVESLOOT`29LFROM SBIATMINSIKAR;PNB ATMUPROOTEDINSAHWA Sikar/Churu: In a daring heist near Sikar’s Kotwali police station, thieves targeted a SBI ATM and looted Rs 29 lakh. The criminals strategically disabled CCTV camera with black paint before using a gas cutter to breach the ATM. Five police teams are conducting raids to track down the culprits. Similarly, on Saturday night, five miscreants uprooted the PNB bank ATM in Churu’s Sahwa. The event was caught on CCTV camera. There are reportedly nine and a half lakh rupees in the ATM. Sanjay Prajapat INMATE FLEES FROM OPEN JAIL IN JAIPUR Jaipur: A case of a prisoner escaping from Sanganer open jail in Jaipur has emerged. The head of the jail filed a complaint against Ompal Singh, convicted of murder, who was noticeably absent during the morning roll call on December 29th. A search inside and outside his residence yielded no results, and the jail officials reported the incident to Malpura Gate police station. The Malpura Gate police station received a complaint from jail administration. MAN BLUDGEONED TO DEATH IN JAIPUR Jaipur: A young man was found lying in a pool of blood with grievous injury marks on his head in a deserted place in Jaipur. A stone stained with blood was also found ly- ing near him. Police said that deceased Balveer Singh (35) of Bhilwara used to drive an auto. Satyanarayan Sharma MINOR SODOMISED IN JAISALMER Jaisalmer: A minor was kidnapped and sodomised in Bhaniyana of Jaisalmer, prompting a case lodged at police station. On Dec 24, the assailant abducted the boy at knifepoint during Jagran and took him to another village. DSP Kailash Vishnoi visited the crime scene. ARMYMANDIESOFHEART ATTACKINJHUNJHUNU Jhunjhunu: Rakesh Meena, a 38-year- old Army personnel, succumbed to a heart attack on Sunday morning. Ac- cording to the information, Rakesh Meena was cur- rently posted in Leh in Grip Army. Meena had joined the army in 2008 itself. Minor studying in class 10th raped, probe launched First India Bureau Jaipur A case of rape with stu- dent of 10th class has come to fore in Jaipur city. The accused neigh- bor had kidnapped the victim from outside the house. The family mem- bers who arrived in search of her rescued the minor daughter from the clutches of the accused neighbor. The father of the minor student has lodged a report at Mu- hana police station. The case is being in- vestigated by SHO (Mu- hana) Gautam Dotasara. Condolence Meet Advik Sharma, son of senior correspondent of First India News Vikas Sharma, passed away on December 29. A condolence meeting was held at Raghu Vihar Extension in Mansarovar here at the residence of Sharma. CEO and Managing Editor of First India Pawan Arora, Civil Lines MLA Gopal Sharma and many others paid floral tribute to Advik and consoled the bereaved family. Many people from First India were also present.
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  • 6. HAPPY NEW YEAR Hello RAJASTHAN 05 www.firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia Jaipur, Monday | January 1, 2024 FROM PG 1... TouristsUsherNewYearinRaj! Walled City roads remained chock-a- block with traffic throughout the day Welcome Sudhansh Pant... In fact, during the last 5 years of Congress rule, the condition of bureau- cracy in the State had de- teriorated. The people of the ruling party treated every small and big bu- reaucratasapaidservant. Therefore, with full authorityandpowerfrom the Centre, to run the ad- ministration, the bureau- crats are looking at Pant as their godfather. Now, the challenge before Pant is to work strictly and quickly as per the expec- tations of the bureaucrats and emerge as their “strong leader”. First of all, he will have toreleasethemuch-await- ed transfer lists of IAS, IPS, IFS and RAS offic- ers.Thisisamarathontask and despite the political commitments of the CM, thelistswillhavetobeap- proved soon. New heads will have to be found for many big and small de- partments in the secretari- at. The most important is the search for a suitable and capable head of the Finance Department. In the previous gov- ernments, the role of CS in transfer posting mat- ters had become zero. Due to this, in a way the authority of the CS of- fice had diminished. Pant will have to restore that authority and mo- rale and only then the CS will be able to main- tain the hold on the en- tire administration. This task is not diffi- cult for Pant because Delhi has sent him to Jaipur with full authority for this very purpose. Pant is a 1991 batch IAS officer and has been working in the Modi Government for a long time. He knows and un- derstands how the gov- ernment runs there. The responsibility of running the same kind of organ- ised and systemic gov- ernment in Rajasthan also lies on the strong shoulders of Pant. The general public also wants efficient administration in the new government. First India Bureau Jaipur Most of the tourist spots in the city saw heavy rush on Sunday as tour- ists preferred the pink city to celebrate the New Year. Long queues of tourists were seen at ticket windows of mon- uments and other tour- ist spots. Walled City roads remained chock- a-block with traffic throughout the day. Foreign tourists were seen at Jal Mahal, Jan- tar Mantar, Nahargarh and Jaigarh forts and other spots in the city. The road connecting Nahargarh and Jaigarh forts was full of tourist buses and at a few curves, traffic cops were trying to manage the jam-like situation.Alarge number of foreign tourists were also seen. The foreign tourists were seen wear- ing masks. GUV, CM EXTEND NEW YEAR WISHES Jaipur: Gov- ernor Kalraj Mishra extended his best wishes for the New Year 2024. On this occasion, Gover- nor Mishra issued a message that read, the New Year should bring happiness and prosperity in everyone’s life. Similarly, Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma congratulated the people for 2024. While Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani congratulated the state’s people for the New Year 2024. Vinod Singh Chouhan Tourists were seen enjoying camel ride on the occasion of the New Year’s celebration in Pushkar on Sunday. HIMANSHU SHARMA Traffic congestion as tourists rush for New Year celebrations, in Jaipur on Sunday. NAIM KHAN Migratory birds inside the Barkheda Pond on a cold winter morning, in Jaipur on Sunday. (Inset) Tourists click pictures of their family members enjoying the safari in Pushkar on Sunday evening. 457 I-T officers to get promotions New Year Gift India-UAE to conduct joint military exercise in Raj Vimal Kothari Jaipur The New Year 2024 has brought a gift of happiness in the form of promotions for the officers and employ- ees serving in the In- come Tax (IT) Depart- ment. 457 I-T officers will get promotions. The Central Board of Direct Taxes on Sun- day issued four sepa- rate orders for the pro- motion of Income Tax officers to the post of Principal Chief Com- missioner of Income Tax, Chief Commis- sioner of Income Tax, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax as well as Assistant Commis- sioner. Apart from this, the Cadre Con- trolling Officer of Ra- jasthan, Principal Chief Income Tax Commissioner’s Of- fice, Jaipur has issued two separate orders and has also given the gift of promotion to 68 Income Tax personnel working in Rajasthan. ANI New Delhi The Joint Military Exer- cise ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ between India and UAE will be held from January 2 to January 15 in Rajasthan. The joint drills under ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ will aim to enhance inter- operability by learning and sharing best practic- es in urban operations. India and the UAE en- joystrongbondsoffriend- shipwhicharefoundedon millennia-old cultural, re- ligious and economic in- tercourse between the two regions. The first-ever India-UAEJointAirForc- es exercise took place in September 2008 at theAl- DhafrabaseinAbuDhabi. FI TOON SHEKHAR FILE
  • 7. HAPPY NEW YEAR Hello INDIA 06 Jaipur, Monday | January 1, 2024 www.firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia TO STUDY BLACK HOLES ISRO to usher in 2024 with launch of XPoSat Agencies Sriharikota SRO is set to welcome the new year with the launch of its first X- Ray Polarimeter Satel- lite that would offer in- sights into celestial ob- jects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday. The launch comes af- ter the success of its Ga- ganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, would carry primary payload XPoSat and 10 other sat- ellites to be deployed in low earth orbits. The 25-hour count- down commenced on Sunday for the lift-off scheduled at 9.10 am from the first launch pad at this spaceport, located about 135 kms east of Chennai, on January 1. “The countdown commenced for PSLV- C58 at 8.10 am today,” ISRO sources said. The X-ray Polarimeter Satel- lite (XPoSat) is aimed to investigate the polarisa- tion of intense X-ray sources in space. While space-based X- ray astronomy has been established in India fo- cusing on imaging, and time domain studies, Monday’s mission marks a major value- addition to the scientific fraternity, the space agency said. Preparations underway for the launch of ISRO’s PSLV-C58 carrying X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), at the Satish Dhawan Space Station, in Sriharikota. PTI Fireworks explode above the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne. Fireworks are seen over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney. Youngsters pose for photos, in Patna on Sunday. PTI Tourists celebrate New Year 2024 at a rooftop cafe near the Taj Mahal, in Agra, Sunday. PTI Women with painted hands pose in Amritsar on Sunday. Heavy rush of tourists in Shimla on Sunday. People at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on Sunday. After Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L-1, XPoSat marks a big step in India’s space exploration programme I New Zealand, Australia among first nations to ring in 2024 with fireworks Over Sydney Harbour Spectacularfireworksdisplay First India Bureau New Delhi Sydney andAuckland are the first major world cit- ies to welcome the arrival of 2024. Over a million revellers celebrated the New Year on Sunday night amid stunning fire- works displays, illumi- nating the skies overAus- tralia’s Sydney Harbour and New Zealand’s tallest structure, the Sky Tower in Auckland. As the clock struck midnight in Australia’s largest city, Sydney, a 12-minute fireworks dis- play erupted around the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Over one million people watched from the shore and boats in the harbour. May the year 2024 bring happiness, peace and prosperity for all. May we continue to contribute to the progress of our country. Let us welcome the new year and take a pledge to build a prosperous society and nation. On the joyous occasion of new year, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad. DROUPADI MURMU, PRESIDENT WEATHER IN NEW YEAR z Several trains, flights de- layed as dense fog engulfs North India; no relief till January 2, 2024 z Srinagar shivers at minus 3.4 Degrees as severe cold to continue in Kashmir z Shimla records over 60 per cent occupancy on New Year’s Eve, ‘lowest in 40 years’ z Delhi Police deploys 10,000 personnel to main- tain law and order on New Year's Eve z DFS stations fire tenders at key locations in Delhi in view of New Year celebrations z Goa Guv extends New Year greetings, asks people to maintain peace and harmony in state z Jharkhand's tourist and picnic spots decked up for New Year celebrations PTI New Delhi Defence Minister Ra- jnath Singh on Sunday said the government is developing a strong base of domestic defence in- dustrial ecosystem to make the country a stra- tegic economy. Addressing the 21st Convocation of Tezpur University here, Singh said his ministry is mak- ing all efforts to achieve the target of becoming self-reliant in the de- fence sector. Our government is developing a strong base of domestic defence in- dustrial ecosystem to make India a strategic economy, the Defence Minister said. Ashish Choudhary Nathdwara Union Minister Piyush Goyal during his tour of Nathdwara on Sunday visited the Shrinathji temple and prayed for the country’s prosperity. Talking to the media, he said that he wished the country to be the Vishwa Guru by setting new re- cords in 2024. Goyal was accompanied by his wife, Seema Goyal. Goyal, while praising the Narendra Modi gov- ernment at the Centre, said that during the ten- ure of Modi, India is moving towards new heights and is touching many dimensions of de- velopment. Administra tive officers and BJP leaders had gathered to welcome him. Goyal saw and dis- cussed the ongoing reno- vation work in Shrinathji temple and lauded the arrangements for the devotees. After this, he left for Udaipur. PTI Varanasi Police here have arrested three accused in connec- tion with the alleged rape of a woman student of IIT on the Banaras Hindu University campus, a po- lice officer said today. The in-charge of Lanka police station Shivakant Mishra said that the ac- cusedhavebeenidentified as Kunal Pandey, Anand alias Abhishek Chauhan Saksham Patel. As per the complain- ant, she had gone out of her hostel with a friend when three men on a mo- torcycle forcibly took her to a corner and gagged her after separating her from her friend. Agencies New Delhi The National Investiga- tion Agency (NIA) has identified 43 Khalistan supporters, allegedly in- volved in violence at the Indian High Commission in London during a pro- test on March 19 and also who allegedly targeted the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on July 2. According to the NIA, the attacks on the High Commissions of India in Ottawa and London, as well as on the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, US, also re- mained the focus of the NIA actions on offences against Indian interests abroad through the year, which witnessed more than 50 raids and search- es as part of the agency’s efforts to unravel the conspiracy behind the attacks on Indian Mis- sions abroad. The NIA scaled up its crackdown against terror networks this year, conducting over 1000 raids after registering 68 cases and arresting 625 accused across the country, an of- ficial said on Sunday. PTI Lucknow Bharatiya Janata Party National President JPNa- dda said on Sunday that Chief Minister Yogi Adi- tyanath is giving his 100 per cent to accomplish PM Narendra Modi’s mission to take the coun- try forward while imple- menting the flagship schemes of the Centre. Under CM Adity- anath’s leadership, UP has today shunned the BIMARU tag and has joined the league of lead- ing states in the country, he claimed. Addressing the inau- gural ceremony of the Women’s Half Marathon organised in Dubagga, Nadda said, “There is in- tense competition be- tween those leading the country forward and those trying to pull it backward.”Attacking the opposition, Nadda men- tioned that while PM Modi and CM Yogi are leading the country and the state forward, ‘Con- gress’ Rahul Gandhi and SP’s Akhilesh Yadav are only interested in secur- ing the well-being of their own families’. NIAidentifies43suspectsinvolved inattackonIndianmissionsabroad CM Yogi is implementing PM’s vision on the ground: JP Nadda On March 19, the national flag at Indian high commission in London was pulled down in a protest by pro-Khalistan activists. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the 21st Convocation Ceremony of the Tezpur University, in Sonitpur, Sunday. PTI BJP National President JP Nadda UP CM Yogi Adityanath listen to PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, in Lucknow, Sunday. Piyush Goyal with his wife Seema at Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara on Sunday. RajnathpraisesIndia’s defenceeco-system Goyal visits Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara Cops nabs 3 in IIT student's gangrape case
  • 8. Jaipur, Monday | January 1, 2024 2024 07 www.firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia A LEAP OF FAITH! As we eagerly step into Day One of the New Year, we anticipate an exhilarating journey ahead, as the year 2024 happens to be a leap year. We will have an extra day, February 29, this year. So, 2024 promises to be eventful, as a lot will be happening across the world! We look forward to a future filled with innovation, collaboration, and continued success... Inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya The month of January will be of special significance for Indians as the country will witness the consecration ceremony of the idol of Ram Lalla, on January 22 at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Temple. The Ram Janmabhoomi Trust has also invited around 7,000 people, including VVIPs, seers, and several prominent figures from various fields, all four Shankaracharyas, and other religious leaders. Paris Olympics: First to achieve full gender parity Paris 2024 will be the first Olympics in history to achieve numerical gender parity on the field of play, wherein out of the 10,500 athletes participating in the Games, 5,250 will be men and 5,250 will be women. The 33rd Olympiad will take place from July 26 to August 11, where the 18-day extravaganza will see 329 events, where a total of 32 sports will be contested. Four new additions have been made to the Paris Olympics that include breaking (break dancing), sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing. T20 World Cup in June The T20 World Cup will be played in the West Indies and the USA from June 4 to 30. The event, organised and hosted by the ICC, will see the participation of 20 Men’s National teams for the first time. The teams are from the West Indies, Australia, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Guinea, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Nepal, and Oman, while two more teams will be decided later. May 2024 be the year of global peace May 2024 be the year when we can start to look forward to new times of peace and the end of war between Russia and Ukraine and also Israel and Hamas. It is hoped that the Leap Year 2024 makes the world a little better where innocent children, men, women do not fall victim to unmindful bloodshed and violence. Will it be a promising year for INDIA Bloc? The year 2024 should also look promising for the INDIA Bloc, as they hope to give a good fight to PM Modi and the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The Alliance, which got off to a shaky start in 2023, has been seeing a clash of egos. Let’s hope 2024 sees all 28 parties stick together. ARTEMIS II MISSION TO MOON America’s Artemis II mission is due to blast off in 2024 and will be sending four astronauts to the Moon. The crew—which will include the first black man, first woman and first non-American to leave Earth orbit—will not attempt to land. A landmark year for space exploration l The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set for another adventurous year in 2024, as the agency is expected to launch the Shukrayaan 1 space mission to Venus by December. This is being touted as the first mission to Earth’s “twin” planet since Japan’s Akatsuki in 2010. The mission aims to study the chemistry of the atmosphere of Venus. Additionally, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), a collaborative project between NASA and ISRO, aims to launch a dual- frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite that is going to be used for remote sensing in January. l While India’s Gaganyaan 1 is a collaborative endeavour between ISRO and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), which is scheduled for a launch in January or February. l Mangalyaan 2, popularly called Mars Orbiter Mission 2 (MOM 2), will be ISRO’s second Mars planet mission, which will study surface, atmosphere, and climatic conditions and will be launched in 2024. Historic year as 50 nations, including India go to the polls! The year 2024 will also see electoral battles of great magnitude in several democracies around the world. According to the Centre for American Progress, in 2024, around the world, over 2 billion voters in 50 countries will cast their votes. The United States, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Mexico are among the countries that will be holding national elections in 2024. The stage is set for the Lok Sabha elections in India somewhere in April–May, where the Narendra Modi-led government is eyeing a hat-trick. India’s neighbour Pakistan is also expected to witness general elections on February 8, while the US will vote on November 5, and on June 2 almost 100 million Mexican voters will elect a new president for a six- year term. In the EU, elections for the European Parliament will take place between June 6 and 9. Elections will also be held in South Africa, Taiwan, Indonesia, Russia, and Iran, along with several other smaller countries.
  • 9. Dr Rituraj Sharma and Naresh Sharma Jaipur A controversy has erupt- ed over the appointment of a BJP candidate from Srikaranpur, Surendra Pal Singh TT as a Minis- ter before voting. Con- gress leaders have com- plained to ECI, calling it a violation of MCC.They have submitted a memo and demanded cancella- tion of Singh’s candida- ture. Congress State Prez GS Dotasra targeted BJP ahead of voting on Jan 5 for Srikaranpur seat. , “BJP neither believes in the Constitution nor the ECI making TT a Min- ister is an attempt to woo voters,” he said. Lodha said such an act by BJP also proves that it is afraid of defeat. ‘Team CM’sends a strong political message! Aishwary Pradhan Jaipur ith the expan- sion of the Bhajan Lal cab- inet including 12 Minis- ters and 10 Ministers of State, a clear political message has been sent about caste and regional equationsacrosstheState. The ‘Team Bhajan Lal Sharma’will target voters from varied castes and re- gions in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls. Through Gajendra Sin- gh Khimsar, a message has been relayed to the Rajput belt of Marwar. Nagaur,Ajmer, and Jodh- pur Lok Sabha seats have been targeted as the influ- ence of Khimsar being a royal family is also im- portant. The Rajput com- munity influences the re- sults of Lok Sabha seats here. A message from Avi- nash Gehlot has been sent to Pali, Ajmer, Rajsa- mand, and Jalore seats. The focus here is on Mali voters and Marwar-Mer- wara-Godwad. Efforts havebeenmadetocontrol the areas of influence of former CM Gehlot. Dr Kirodi Lal Meena’s induction has brought re- lief to Eastern Rajasthan, especially the traditional Meena voters of Con- gress. Maybe that’s why no Minister was taken from Dausa and Karauli. A message has been sent to Sawai Madhopur- Tonk, Dausa, Jaipur Ru- ral, Dholpur-Karauli, Bharatpur, andAlwar Lok Sabha seats. Dr. Kirodi will be the BJP’s trump card during Lok Sabha elections in East Ra- jasthan. Through Madan Dila- war, the focus is on two Lok Sabha seats of Hado- ti. Efforts are to woo Dalit voters of Jhalawar-Baran and Kota-Bundi Lok Sab- ha seats. The party has also tried to play the ‘Hin- du card’ through Dilawar as he has an image of a fierce Hindu leader. Any- way, Hadoti is called the laboratory of RSS, and Dilawar is known as the choice of RSS. With Dr Manju Bagh- mar, the focus is on Na- gaur,Ajmer, Jodhpur Lok Sabha seats and a direct effort to tap Dalit vote bank. Through Suresh Singh Rawat, the focus is on two Lok Sabha seats Ajmer and Rajsamand. MakingTirtharaj Push- kar a Minister also sends a religious message. TheinductionofSuren- dra Singh Pal TT is to fo- cus on Sri Ganganagar- Hanumangarh Lok Sabha seatandamessageamong the Jat Sikh class of the Canal area. Guv Kalraj Mishra, CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, Dy CMs Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa along with the Council of Ministers after oath- taking ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on Saturday. FILE W 08 A very happy, successful, healthy and peaceful 2024 to each one us, may there be peace and joy in the world. Dr JAGDEESH CHANDRA, CMD Editor-in-Chief THOUGHT OF THE DAY Postal Reg No. JPC/004/2022-24 Jaipur, Monday | January 1, 2024 www.firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia HAPPY NEW YEAR Hello CM, Mins listen to ‘Mann ki Baat’ CM Bhajan Lal Sharma virtually attends PM Narendra Modi’s address to the nation in the 108th episode of “Mann Ki Baat” programme on Sunday at OTS in Jaipur. Bhagirath Chaudhary, Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, Madan Dilawar, Otaram Dewasi, Manju Baghmar, Abhay Kumar others were present. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma with the President of Pink City Press Club, Radha Raman Sharma, and General Secretary, Ramendra Solanki, who hand over the certificate of ‘Honorary Membership’ of Pink City Press Club to Chief Minister Sharma at the OTS on Sunday. Executive members were present on the occasion. Congress writes to EC, demands TT’s candidature be cancelled A delegation of Congress leaders including Dr Raghu Sharma, Sanyam Lodha, Lalit Tunwal, Ram Singh Kaswan, Jaswant Gurjar, Kuldeep Punia, Pradeep Aggarwal, submits complaint to ECI over Surendra Pal Singh TT being appointed as Minister. Promotions for more than 100 AIS officers Dr Rituraj Sharma Jaipur More than 100 All India Service officers were pro- moted on Sunday. These include about 43 IAS, about 37 IPS and about 20 IFS, while 4 IPS will be promoted to ADG rank. Rajesh Nirvan, Hemant Priyadarshi, Sanjay Ag- garwal will become DG from ADG. Similarly, more than 100 All India Service officers including Kuldeep Ranka, Shreya Guha, Naresh Pal Gang- war, Anand Kumar, and Roli Singh were promot- ed in Chief Secretary sal- ary range. While promo- tion in super time salary series include names like Muktanand Aggarwal, Rajan Vishal, Archana Singh, Dr Mohan Lal Ya- dav, Mahendra Soni, Shaili Kishanani, Sushma Arora, Rashmi Gupta, Vandana Singhvi. IAS Abhimanyu Kumar, Na- kate Shivprasad Madan, Bhagwati Prasad Kalal, Sandesh Nayak, Shivangi Swarnkar, H Guite, Tara- chand Meena, Harimohan Meena, Narendra Gupta, Premsukh Bishnoi, and Anil Kumar Aggarwal were promoted in selec- tion pay series. In junior administrative pay series, IAS Neelabh Saxena, Nishant Jain, Dr Khushal Yadav, Lokbandhu, Sau- rabh Swami, Pooja Ku- mari, Anjali Rajoria, Dr Inderjit Yadav, Dr Ghan- shyam, Sita Ram Jat, HempushpaSharma,Sha- rad Mehra, Dr OPBairwa were promoted. A busy day for new Ministers (1) Rajyavardhan Rathore prays for State’s welfare during the Bhagwad Katha by Mokhan Dham Bihari ji at Harnathpura in Jhotwara on Sunday. (2) Dr Kirodi Lal Meena being welcomed with a garland by his wife Golma Devi as he reaches Khohra village in Karauli district on Sunday. (3) Suresh Singh Rawat being welcomed by the locals at his residence in Pushkar on Sunday. (4) Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary meets Rajendra Rathore at the latter’s residence in Jaipur on Sunday. 1 2 3 4 SIX IAS TRANSFERRED State govt on Sun- day, transferred 6 IAS officials. Shreya Guha was transferred as ACS in Cooperative Dept, while Anand Kumar was made ACS Home. Archana Singh was transferred as Secretary in Home Dept. Mahendra Soni as ADG of HCM RIPA. Likewise, H. Guite was made Com- missioner of Persons with Disabilities HM Meena was shifted to the post of Director of Public Services. Bhanwar S Charan Kota Speaker Om Birla during his visit to Kota, attended the ‘Bairwa Mahakumbh’ organised by Bairwa De- velopment Committee on Sant Balinath Jayanti on Sunday. Deputy CM Premchand Bairwa pre- sided over the pro- gramme which was at- tended by Patan MLACL Premi and former Minis- ter Babulal Verma. He said that Bairawa community worked to promote education among daughters and a hostel should be con- structed. In the pro- gramme held at Beni Madhav Community Hall, Birla said that the life of Saint Balinath in- spires us. “Baba Saheb Ambed- kar started a movement for social harmony fol- lowing the ideals of Saint Balinath. He strongly be- lieved that only educa- tion can change a per- son’s life,” he said. Birla also met people at camp office and par- ticipated in the annual function of Rajasthan Pensioners’ Society and said that pensioners ful- filled their duty towards humanity by helping the needy. Birla said that air services will start soon in Kota as PM Modi had an- nounced this during his Kota tour. Birla lauds Bairwas for promoting edu Om Birla addresses the ‘Bairwa Mahakumbh’ on the occasion of Sant Balinath Jayanti in Kota on Sunday. WithPantathelm,generationalshift inRajasthan’sbureaucracyexpected! Dr Rituraj Sharma Jaipur As 1991 batch IAS offic- er, Sudhansh Pant is set to head the State bureaucra- cy as the new Chief Sec- retary, a new face of bu- reaucracy is also expected to be seen in Bhajan Lal government. Pant will be able to re- main on the CS post for three years and two months and with it the government will be re- lieved from the hassle of appointing the CS again and again.Also, after this, a new era of generation shifting may begin in State bureaucracy as well, in which it is possible to give important responsi- bilities to more young, capable and efficient bu- reaucrats. This will make possible to realise the vi- sion of Modi government to bring youth forward. Pant ranks 8th in sen- iority and after he be- comes CS, ACS Subodh Aggarwal and Shubhra Singh may have to move out of the secretariat. However, Subodh him- self broke this trend in the previous Gehlot govern- ment as he had agreed to work in the Secretariat even after his junior NiranjanArya became the CS. After this, PK Goyal also followed his foot- steps. Pant’s challenge will be to build the image of the government through better implemen- tation of the schemes of PM Modi and the state government. PANT: A RESULT- ORIENTED OFFICER Pant was on deputa- tion at the Centre and was currently holding the charge of Union Health Secretary. He has image of a very sorted, hon- est, gentle, calm, decent, polite, soft-spoken and clean bureaucrat. Besides, he is considered a result oriented and efficient officer in bureaucracy. It would be a coincidence that an IAS officer takes up the post of CS after leaving Central deputation twice in a row. Earlier, Usha Sharma and Rajeev Mehari- shi had also done this. 2 IAS BECAME CS FROM CENTRAL DEPUTATION You read it First in First india on DECEMBER 31, 2023 Sudhansh Pant It will be possible to give important responsibilities to young efficient bureaucrats Rajendra Chhabra Jaipur With the arrival of Sudhansh Pant, the bureaucracy’s curi- osity about the new CS has ended. Now all eyes are glued on the CMO as to who will take over the command of the Principal Secretary to the CM. In a state government, the role of the Secretary to the CM along with the CS is also impor- tant. According to ad- ministrative experts, this is happening for the first time that after the change of govern- ment, new CS and DGP have come but the Secretary to the CM has not been ap- pointed till date. T Ra- vikanth’s appointment as Secretary to CM is temporary. Since the CM is completely new, it is extremely important for his Secretary to be experienced and hardworking. It is be- coming difficult to find a bureaucrat like CS for this post. This search is also hap- pening at the Delhi level only. According to sourc- es, the names being considered include those of Abhay Ku- mar, Naresh Pal Gangwar, Alok Gupta and T Ravikanth. Gangwar is currently working on deputa- tion at the Centre. Un- der one ACS or prin- cipal secretary, two or three secretaries will have to appointed, who will be IAS offic- ers only. Half a dozen young IAS are trying for these posts. After CS, now eyes glued on the commander of CMO!
  • 10. JAIPUR, MONDAY | JANUARY 1, 2024 Glamour | Fashion | Bollywood | Hollywood | Lifestyle 09 firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia r Jagdeesh C h a n d r a , renowned for his ele- gance and hospitality, recently played host to a New Year’s soiree at his resi- dence. The affair was graced by the presence of Gaurav Gaur, Director of Elite Miss Rajasthan, along- side an ensemble of super- models hailing from diverse corners of the globe. The evening unfolded as a sym- phony of jubilation, resonat- ing with melodious tunes, delectable gastronomy and an ambience that was embraced and cherished by all in attend- ance. Amidst the shared exuber- ance, heartfelt wishes rever- berated, heralding the arrival of the new year with a collec- tive embrace of optimism and hope. The gathering boasted an illustrious roster, featuring the presence of Ms and Mrs Glam India models, interwo- ven with the grace and poise of the Miss Rajasthan models. It was a celebration that not only embraced the splendour of the moment but also under- scored a profound commit- ment to championing the cause of women empower- ment. More on P11 Dr Jagdeesh Chandra orchestrated an exquisite New Year’s gathering at his residence, attended by an array of personalities from the world of fashion and empowerment, celebrating unity, elegance, and a promising future! D Mitali Dusad mitalidusad@firstindia.co.in A visual symphony of fashion and flair Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Neha Shekhawat Clockwise Mitali Kumawat, Shweta Raje, Navya Singh Shekhawat and Shrishti Khatri MUKESH KIRADOO
  • 11. JAIPUR, MONDAY | JANUARY 1, 2024 10 firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia Ringing in the Pink City’s New Year revelry paints a vibrant picture of Rajasthan’s rich cultural tapestry. From grand galas to street parties, fireworks to age-old traditions, City First embraces the old and new in style! n Jaipur, New Year’s Eve is of- ten marked by grand events and parties. The city’s luxurious hotels and heritage properties host elaborate celebrations, of- fering a perfect blend of tradi- tional Rajasthani hospitality and modern festivities. From live music performances to tra- ditional folk dances, these gath- erings provide a unique experi- ence that captures the essence of the region. While many opt for upscale gatherings, the streets of Jaipur witness a different kind of cel- ebration. Crowds gather in popular areas, such as Johari Bazaar and Hawa Mahal, to participate in street parties. Fireworks light up the sky, and the city echoes with the sounds of revelry as people dance to the beats of tradition- al Rajasthani music. Rajasthan, known for its cul- tural richness, sees many fami- lies embracing age-old tradi- tions during New Year celebra- tions. Pujas and prayers are conducted to seek blessings for a prosperous year ahead. Addi- tionally, people exchange sweets and traditional gifts as a gesture of goodwill. As the sun sets on the last day of the year, the vibrant celebrations in Jaipur and Ra- jasthan serve as a testament to the rich tapestry of traditions woven into the cultural fabric of the re- gion. Whether amidst the grandeur of a hotel gala or the simplicity of a family gathering, welcoming the New Year here is an ex- perience that seamlessly merges the old and the new. As the calendar turns its fi- nal page, it’s time to bid fare- well to the old and welcome the new with a bang. If you’re planning to host a New Year’s party that leaves a lasting im- pression, consider these crea- tive and unique ideas to usher in the coming year with style. THEME EXTRAVAGANZA Transform your party into an immersive experience by choosing a theme that sparks excitement. From retro disco to masquerade ball or even a fu- turistic space odyssey, a themed party adds a layer of fun and cohesiveness to the celebration. DIY DECOR DELIGHTS Get hands-on with your party preparations by incorporating do-it-yourself decor elements. Create personalized banners, crafty centrepieces, or even a DIYphoto booth with props that reflect the spirit of the NewYear. CULINARY ADVENTURES Elevate yourparty with a unique culinary experience. Consider hosting a potluck dinner where guests bring their favourite homemade dishes, or hire a local chef for a cooking demonstra- tion and tasting. Food can be the star of the show. CLUB NIGHT New Year’s Eve in nightclubs is a spectacle of vibrant energy and pulsating beats. Neon lights flicker, DJ booths come alive, and the dance floor becomes a dynamic tapestry of movement. Revellers, dressed in their glit- tering best, gather to bid fare- well to the old and welcome the new in a symphony of music and celebration. The count- down to midnight is an electri- fying moment, in the city marked by cheers, clinking glasses, and the anticipation of a fresh start with places like Naila Bagh, Clocktower, Rosa- do, Burj and HOP etc. AIR BNB THIS NEW YEAR Celebrating the New Year in an Airbnb offers a unique and per- sonalized experience that goes beyond the traditional festivities. It’s a chance to create memories in a home away from home, sur- rounded by friends or family. Airbnb properties, ranging from cozy cottages to chic city apart- ments, provide a comfortable and intimate setting for festivi- ties. Whether you’re nestled in a snow-covered cabin, enjoying a beachside retreat, oroverlooking city lights, the flexibility of Airbnb accommodations allows for diverse celebrations. Groups can cook up a storm in a fully- equipped kitchen, toast to the New Year on a private balcony, or gather around a fireplace for warmth and storytelling. GLOW-IN-THE-DARK DANCE PARTY Transformyourspaceintoaneon wonderland with glow-in-the- dark decorations, accessories, and even body paint. Encourage guests to dress in vibrant colours, creatingavisuallystunningdance party under UV lights. RESORTS EXTRAVAGANZA Celebrating the New Year at a resort elevates the festive ex- perience to a luxurious and indulgent affair. Resorts, often nestled in pictur- esque locations, offer a perfect blend of re- laxation and revelry. Guests can immerse themselves in a se- rene atmosphere, enjoying amenities such as spa treat- ments, scenic views, and lush landscapes during the day. Ex- travagant gala dinners, live entertainment, and themed parties set the stage for a night of glamour and celebration. Whether by the poolside, on a pristine beach, or within the elegant confines of a resort ballroom, the festivities are designed to create a sense of opulence. The countdown to midnight is met with fireworks lighting up the night sky, mark- ing the transition into the New Year with a touch of luxury and style. Whatever combination of ide- as you choose, the key to a mem- orable New Year’s party is to infuse it with your personality and the spirit of celebration. As the clock ticks towards mid- night, let the countdown to a fantastic new beginning unfold in a setting that reflects the joy and excitement of embracing the possibilities that the com- ing year holds. Tripti Mahawar cityfirst@firstindia.co.in I Respect Local Customs: Respect Local Customs: While celebrat- ing, be mindful of the local customs and traditions. Respect the cultural significance of the festivities. Noise Control: Noise Control: While fireworks are a common part of celebrations, be considerate of noise levels, especially in residential areas. Traffic Safety: Traffic Safety: With increased gatherings, traffic congestion is common. Plan your commute, and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol. Eco-friendly Celebrations: Eco-friendly Celebrations: Choose envi- ronmentally friendly options for decora- tions and celebrations to minimize the impact on the surroundings. Follow COVID Guidelines: Follow COVID Guidelines: Stay updated on any specific guidelines or restric- tions in place due to the ongoing pandemic. Prioritize the safety and well-being of yourself and others. NEW YEAR: DO’S AND DON’TS
  • 12. Celebrations JAIPUR, MONDAY | JANUARY 1, 2024 11 firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia In a resounding tes- tament to the vision upheld by First India and Bharat24 - Vi- sion of New India, the evening transcended mere revelry, standing as a testament to the boundless allure of fashion, entertain- ment, and glamour. Dr Chandra, with his affable demeanour and un- wavering enthu- siasm, extended his warm wish- es, encapsulat- ing the es- sence of unity, p r o s p e r i t y and joy that the dawn of a new year em- bodies. This fête, adorned with the luminaries of the enter- tainment realm, illuminated the path toward a future where elegance intertwines seamlessly with empower- ment, fostering a world where every individual, ir- respective of their back- ground, finds a platform to shine. As confetti adorned the air and laughter echoed through the night, it became a celebration not just of a passing year but a spirited invocation of the endless possibilities awaiting in the year ahead. EXTRAVAGANZA City First unveils additional captivating moments from the exquisite soirée held at Dr Jagdeesh Chandra’s abode! FROM PG 1 MUKESH KIRADOO Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Naina Parmaar Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Mitali, Pihu, Aastha, Tanu, Riya and Suhana Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with Kavita Chauhan Mittali Dusad Priyanshi, Khwahish, Somya, Pawan Tank, Apoorva, Ridhima and Anuja Samiksha, Naina, Gaurav Gaur Sneha Behind the scenes of effortless glamour (Top) Isha Tulayat (Bottom) Mushkan Mulchandani Sneha Sharma Dr Jagdeesh Chandra with cute adorable pet
  • 13. JAIPUR, MONDAY | JANUARY 1, 2024 12 firstindia.co.in firstindia.co.in/epapers/jaipur thefirstindia thefirstindia thefirstindia As the dawn of 2024 approaches, a wave of optimism sweeps through the heart of Rajasthan, with residents eagerly anticipating the new year and all that it promises. City First sought the thoughts and aspirations of individuals from this vibrant region, uncovering their plans for New Year celebrations and their perspectives on resolutions and health goals. With an air of anticipation, citizens across Rajasthan are gearing up to bid farewell to the old year and embrace the new with open arms. Speaking to a cross- section of people from different walks of life, City First delved into the diverse tapestry of hopes and traditions that adorn the region’s New Year celebrations. Our New Year celebrations revolve around family gatherings, traditional music, and indulging in flavorful Rajasthani cuisine. As for resolutions, we focus on fostering stronger community bonds and preserving our cultural heritage. Health-wise, yoga and Ayurveda take precedence, ensuring a holistic approach to well-being.” Anchal Choudhary, Event Cordinator In Rajasthan, the New Year is a time for vibrant festivals, adorned with colorful attire and spirited dance forms. Our resolutions emphasize environmental sustainability and promoting local artisans. Prioritizing health involves embracing nutritious diets and practicing ancient wellness techniques like meditation.” Liza, Digital Creator The New Year in Rajasthan is a tapestry of joyous festivities communal harmony. Our resolutions center on educational upliftment supporting underprivileged communities, involve embracing organic farming practices integrating yoga into daily life.” Arun Sharma, Councillor The New Year in Rajasthan celebrates our rich heritage with gatherings. Our resolutions revolve around rural development and agricultural practices. Health-wise, we emphasize yoga and meditation for both physical and mental well-being.” Laxmi Kant Sharma, Businessman In Rajasthan, our New Year festivities include colorful processions communal feasts. Our resolutions revolve around personal growth, advocating for kindness, and health strategies focus on balanced nutrition Nemi Chand Yadav, Educationist Director Vasundhara Bed college Achrol Jaipur New Year festivities reflect our vibrant culture through traditional dances and sumptuous feasts. Resolutions center on promoting tourism preserving historical monuments. Health strategies encompass embracing herbal remedies engaging in outdoor exercises.” Karan Surolia, Exporter Amidst the New Year celebrations in Raj, our resolutions resonate with fostering animal welfare preserving natural landscapes. Prioritizing health encompasses maintaining a balanced lifestyle through nutritious eating habits.” Anoop Arya, Manager Operations. Hotel The Palace by Park Jewels Rajasthan welcomes the New Year with enthusiasm, marked by cultural galas and expressions of artistic heritage. Resolutions echo a commitment to women’s empowerment and fostering educational initiatives. Ashish Anand, Secretary Rajasthan Hotel Restaurant Association The arrival of 2024 in Rajasthan calls for jubilant dance festivities and feasting. Resolutions aim at personal betterment, spreading joy, and health strategies encompass mental wellness practices and embracing nature walks.” Meena Jain, Social Worker Rajasthan celebrates the New Year with jubilant festivities honoring our traditions. Resolutions include initiatives for skill development and environmental conservation. Health-conscious practices involve traditional herbal remedies and adopting an active lifestyle.” Mahesh Sharma, Politician As the dawn of 2024 approaches, Rajasthan’s Countdown to a New Beginning! As the dawn of 2024 graces us, our celebrations in Rajasthan involve vibrant cultural events, reinforcing our bond with traditions. Resolutions entail embracing positivity, fostering community unity, while health strategies prioritize yoga and locally sourced organic diets for holistic well-being.” Prerna Singh, PR Personal Rajasthan welcomes 2024 with grandeur, celebrating with traditional music and exquisite cuisines. Our resolutions emphasize positivity, community upliftment, and health strategies involve mindfulness, embracing Ayurvedic remedies for a balanced lifestyle.” Anjana Sharma, Home Maker In Rajasthan, the New Year heralds celebrations filled with folk music, dances, and sumptuous. Resolutions encompass charitable endeavors and preserving our heritage. Prioritizing health involves corporating yoga practices consuming locally sourced, nutritious foods.” Gopal Surolia, Jeweller