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‘MODI HAI TO MUMKIN HAI…’ UNTOLD STORIES OF PM MODI — PART 66
Modi'sVisionaryOdyssey!
The narrators share their experiences of interacting with PM Modi in Kashmir, discussing his vision to bring bullet
trains to India, Modi’s profound fondness for Himachal Pradesh, and a multitude of other intriguing anecdotes.
A Kashmiri farmer's sweet
memories of PM Modi
had a deep wish to meet
Modiji. But I didn’t have
the wherewithal for the
same. I thought of several options
and finally started to save money
with the hope that with my sav-
ings I might be able to do some-
thing for the PM someday, which
could bring him closer to me. I
started saving in 2013 and per-
sisted with it for the next 4-5 years
to live my dream of meeting the
PM.
Finally, when I had enough
money, an idea struck me. In our
culture, the ‘pheran’holds an im-
portant place. I planned to make a
Kashmiri pheran (long gown) for
the PM. I bought the best clothes
for it, but the problem was getting
the right measurements. I had no
idea what the PM’s exact cloth
measurement was to make the
pheran fit him perfectly. Then I
remembered that my father’s
body structure closely matched
Modiji’s. I then took my father to
the tailor’s shop and asked the tai-
lor to make a pheran of his size.
After a few days, I received the
pheran from him and soon started
off for Delhi with the gift for the
PM. I was worried as to how the
gift could be delivered to the PM.
My only option was to walk to the
PM’s official residence, even
though there was heavy security
there. I reached there anyway and
told the security men that I was
from Kashmir and I wanted to
present this gift to PM Modi. The
security men told me there was no
permission for anyone to go in,
and they could not allow it. Dis-
heartened, I returned to Kashmir
and then sent the pheran by cou-
rier to the PM. A few days later, I
got a call from the PMO. I had
also sent a letter to the PM along
with the gift, mentioning my pur-
pose and also my address and
phone number. So, someone
called me up from there and asked
me about my previous effort to
meet the PM in Delhi. When they
had the details, the person on the
call told me that the PM was wear-
ing the pheran sent by me, and he
was delivering a speech in Srina-
gar with the same attire. I was
elated at this news. I was on my
farm in my village and had no idea
that Modiji was in Srinagar.
I came back home in the evening
and asked my friend to show me
the video clip of the PM’s speech
if it was available somewhere on
the internet. I wanted to see my
favourite person wearing my gift.
What PM Modi has done for the
poor, we can never thank him
enough.We only want Kashmir to
progress the way Gujarat has done
under Modiji.
I
Irshad Hussain Naikoo
Farmer, Anantnag, Kashmir
Modi's love for the
bullet train has far
deeper objectives
he bullet train in India is
fast inching towards re-
ality, but way back in
2007, no one in the country could
have even thought of its possibil-
ity, though Narendra Modi was
already dreaming of bringing the
train to India.
During his Japan visit in 2007,
when Modiji travelled the Shin-
kansen, as the super-speciality
train is known in that country, he
was deeply interested in learning
all the nitty-gritty of the opera-
tional efficiency and success of
the train.
The fact is, it was not just for
the thrill of it; his interests lay
deep beneath the surficial glitter.
Modiji knew that the future of
development was here. He un-
derstood before the time that the
bullet train was to be an impor-
tant condiment of urbanisation
back in his own country. The bul-
let train for him was and is never
about the building of a train per
se. It is the overall development
that the train is likely to bring. It
is about developing cities on the
way to the train that drove him.
Therefore, he dove deep into the
whole running of the system and
how it could be replicated in In-
dia. Modiji was perhaps the first
Indian dignitary who, on his re-
quest, was allowed to enter and
travel in the cockpit of a high-
profile train. Normally, no one is
allowed in.
Once inside, Modiji had nu-
merous questions to the experts
on how the train was operated in
an earthquake zone that Japan
was in. He asked about primary
and secondary signals, the gap
between the two, what the fail-
safe mechanism was, and how
the infrastructure was built.
Overall, it was a very engrossing
and informative conversation
that was very relevant for
applications back in India.
Even during his 2012 visit to Ja-
pan, he and then-Japanese PM
ShinzoAbe had a meeting sitting
on the bullet train.
T
Mayur Shah
Indo-Japan Relations Expert
Opportunity in
adversity, the
Himachal story
arendra Modi is emo-
tionally attached to
Himachal Pradesh. He
was at one time the party in
charge of the state. On his way
to Dalhousie from Shimla, he
had to make an unscheduled
landing at Gaggal airport due
to bad weather. I reached there
when I learned about the inci-
dent. The first thing on Modi-
ji’s mind at that time was pub-
lic connection. As soon as I
reached there and met him, the
first thing he asked me was if a
public meeting could be ar-
ranged at the place. This also
struck me as impeccable time
management. Modiji is a man
who won’t waste a single min-
ute and makes fruitful use of
any spare time he has in hand.
This is something we all can
learn from him. He was ready
for the public meeting at Dhar-
amsala, which we put in place
in just half an hour, and he ad-
dressed an enthusiastic crowd.
N
Kishan Kapoor
MP, Lok Sabha
You read PART 65
on DECEMBER 21, 2023
So, someone called me up
from there and asked me
about my previous effort
to meet the PM in Delhi.
When they had the details,
the person on the call told
me that PM was wearing
the pheran sent by me,
and he was delivering a
speech in Srinagar with
the same attire
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CM BHAJAN LAL SHARMA ANNOUNCES IN TONK
LPG cylinders at
`450 to Ujjwala
beneficiaries from
Jan 1: CM Sharma
WE ARE COMMITTED TO SERVE THE
PEOPLE ON BASIS OF MANIFESTO: CM
PRESENTLY, BENEFICIARIES ARE
GETTING GAS CYLINDERS AT `500
Aishwary Pradhan
Tonk
hief Minister
Bhajan Lal
Sharma on
Wednesday announced
that the state government
will provide LPG cylin-
ders at Rs 450 to the ben-
eficiaries of Ujjwala
scheme from January 1.
“Taking inspiration from
PM Modi’s all-inclusive
mantra of ‘Sabka Saath,
Sabka Vikas, Sabka
Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’,
Rajasthan Government,
dedicated to good gover-
nance, has made a his-
toric decision to provide
gas cylinder at Rs 450 to
every BPL and Ujjwala
scheme beneficiary fam-
ily of the state,” “Modi
ji’s guarantee means the
guarantee that will be ful-
filled,” he said. Address-
ing Viksit Bharat Sank-
alp Yatra program in
Lamba Harisinghpura,
Tonk, Sharma empha-
sized the commitment to
women’s welfare, youth,
farmers, and the poor,
aligning with PM Modi’s
vision. CM said that the
scams of the previous
govt, including paper
leaks, will be probed. P8
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma handing over a cheque to an elderly beneficiary in Tonk on Wednesday.
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JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA INDUCTED
INTO 5-JUDGE SC COLLEGIUM
Justice Aniruddha Bose has now been
inducted into 5-judge SC Collegium
after the retirement of 2nd senior most
SC judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul.
RBI APPOINTS CS RAJAN AS
CHAIRMAN OF KOTAK BANK
Former CS of Rajasthan, CS Rajan,
appointed as Chairman of Kotak
Mahindra Bank by the RBI. Approval is
effective for 2 years from January 1.
Mumbai Crime Branch nabs 3 in connection with
sending threat email to RBI, demanding resignation
of Nirmala Sitharaman and Shaktikanta Das
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This year, India found ample cause for celebration,
which included the inauguration of a new Parliament, the
remarkable success of two space missions, the efficient
hosting of the G20 summit, a commendable rescue mission
liberating individuals from a collapsed tunnel, and a diverse
array of other momentous events, each contributing to
the nation’s narrative of accomplishment
Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Feat!
The Moon mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) Chandrayaan-3
scripted history by successfully landing on
the lunar surface on August 23. With the Lander accomplishing
a ‘soft landing’ on the Moon’s south pole, India became the only
country to have ever done so. India became only the fourth
country in the world to land a spacecraft on the moon.
ISRO’s 1st Indian
Mission to Study Sun
The second major success for ISRO was the
successful launch of Aditya L-1. This Surya
mission was launched on September 2. Aditya
L1 spacecraft is nearing its final stage, and the
process of entering the L1 point is expected to
be completed by January 7, 2024. The objective
of the Aditya-L1 mission is to study the Sun from
orbit around L1.
Major security breach
rocks Parliament
On the 22nd anniversary of the Parliament attacks,
in a major security breach, two men jumped into
the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors’ gallery on
December 13, raised slogans, and opened canisters
that emitted yellow smoke, triggering panic among
those present and raising questions. The two men
held in Lok Sabha were seated in the visitors’ gallery
and took out canisters from their shoes.
‘Modi Ki Guarantee’
wins Hindi heartland
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stamped his electoral
authority on the Hindi heartland ahead of the 2024
Lok Sabha polls as the BJP wrested Rajasthan and
Chhattisgarh from the Congress while retaining
Madhya Pradesh with a two-thirds majority. The
Congress, however, defeated the BRS to secure
a convincing win in Telangana. With the current
victory, Modi-led BJP is in pole position yet again.
India gets a new
Parliament building
On May 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
officially inaugurated new Parliament Building
and installed sacred ‘Sengol’ in the Lok Sabha
chamber, next to Speaker’s chair, after performing
puja. 20 Opposition parties boycott the event.
Over 291 die
in Balasore
train mishap
Over 291 people were
killed and more than
1,100 were injured
as India mourned a
horrific collision involving
Coromandel Express,
the SMVT Bengaluru-
Howrah Express and a
goods train in Odisha’s
Balasore on June 2.
INCREDIBLE
BHARAT!
Empowering Women: Nari
Shakti Vandan Act became Law
The Women’s Reservation Bill, or Nari Shakti Vandan Act, got
the approval of President Droupadi Murmu on September 29,
paving the way for it to become law. With this, 33 per cent of
seats have been reserved for women in the Lok Sabha and all
the assemblies of the country. This bill was introduced in the
special session of Parliament.
A mountain moved, 41 workers
rescued from Silkyara tunnel
41 construction workers were trapped in an under-construction
tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district after it collapsed on
November 12. The challenging rescue operation concluded
on the 16th day after all the trapped workers were brought
out. Literally, moving the mountain ‘rat hole miners’ did what
machines couldn’t do to rescue workers inside Silkyara Tunnel.
World hails India’s successful
organisation of G-20 Summit
The G20 Summit was held on September 9–10, and leaders
from the most powerful nations in the world descended in New
Delhi. Marking culmination of India’s year-long presidency
of G20, the summit concluded with the adoption of a G20
Leaders’ Declaration. India’s presidency came at a time when
the world was undergoing a geo-political churn.
I.N.D.I.A
alliance
formed
On July 18, 26
Opposition parties
announced an alliance
named I.N.D.I.A (Indian
National Developmental
Inclusive Alliance) to
oust Narendra Modi’s
government from power
in the 2024 Lok Sabha
elections.
OTHER
EVENTS
TOP
BJP RETAINS ITS GOVERNMENTS
IN TRIPURA AND NAGALAND
On March 2, the results of the as-
sembly elections held in Tripura,
Nagaland and Meghalaya came and once
again the BJP emerged victorious in two
states. While the party retained its govern-
ment in Tripura and Nagaland, Meghalaya
resulted in a hung assembly. In Megha-
laya Conrad Sangma became the CM.
2
MAHUA MOITRA EXPELLED FROM LOK
SABHA AFTER CASH FOR QUERY CASE
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra was
expelled from membership of Lok Sabha
for ‘unethical and indecent conduct’ based on
the report of the Ethics Committee of the Lok
Sabha on December 8 in the case of ‘asking
questions for money’. Panel found her guilty
of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from
businessman Darshan Hiranandani.
1
RAHUL GANDHI INELIGIBLE FOR
PARLIAMENT, RETURNS AGAIN
Former Congress president and LS MP
from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi, was
disqualified from Parliament membership
following a court decision. Rahul was
sentenced to 2 years in jail in the ‘Modi
surname defamation case’. However,
later SC stayed decision, after which Ra-
hul once again became eligible as a MP.
3
WRESTLERS PROTEST AGAINST
BRIJ BHUSHAN SHARAN SINGH
The country was hit by several In-
dian wrestlers levelling allegations
of sexual misconduct against BJP MP
and the then WFI chief Brij Bhushan
Sharan Singh. Led by Vinesh Phogat,
Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, wres-
tlers staged dharna at Jantar Mantar.
5
RBI WITHDRAWS `2000
NOTES FROM CIRCULATION
Apivotal move by RBI was an-
nouncement of demonetiza-
tion of `2000 note in May. While
an immediate halt to circulation
didn’t occur, RBI provided a
strategic four-month window for
individuals to return `2k notes.
6
GANGSTERS ATIQ & ASHRAF
SHOT DEAD ON LIVE CAM
In a shocking incident, gangster-
turned-politician
Atiq Ahmed
and his brother Ashraf were shot
dead by assailants when they
were taken for a medical test in
Prayagraj in April, in the presence
of the police and the media.
7
KHALISTANI TERRORIST
AMRITPAL SINGH ARRESTED
Amritpal Singh, was propped
up by Khalistani terror groups
with the support of Pakistan’s spy
agency ISI. In March, Punjab po-
lice launched a crackdown against
the radical preacher. In April, he
surrendered outside a gurdwara.
8
4
ETHNIC STRIFE IN
MANIPUR; MEITEIS
AND KUKIS FIGHT
In May, Manipur erupted
in violence driven by
tensions over granting
Scheduled Tribe status
to Meitei community.
The majority Meitei and
minority Kuki, battled
over land and influence.
Protests escalated into
clashes with security
forces, resulting in 13
fatalities.
INDIA’S DEFINING
MOMENTS
P7
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72,038.43
701.63
BSE
21,654.75
213.40
NIFTY
SUCCESSOF‘MODIKI
GUARANTEEKIGADI’!
 PM Modi interacts virtually with
Viksit Bharat beneficiaries in Raj
 Modi thanks people for victory
of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Wednesday in-
teracted with beneficiar-
ies of the Viksit Bharat
Sankalp Yatra via video
conferencing. Speaking
on the occasion, PM said
“this campaign to con-
nect with the resolve of a
developed India is con-
tinuously expanding. It
has not been even 50
days since theYatra start-
ed, but till now this Yatra
has reached 2.25 lakh vil-
lages. This is a record in
itself.” he thanked every-
one, especially women
and youth for making it a
success. He said his govt
is working to make coop-
eratives a strong part of
rural life, asserting that
they are being scaled up
massively in sectors like
agri and fisheries after
making a mark for dairy
and sugar production. P8
PM Narendra Modi attends virtual interaction with beneficiaries
of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
PM MODI TO CHAIR
CONFERENCE OF
CHIEF SECYs TODAY
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will
chair third National Conference of
Chief Secretaries in the national
capital on Thursday and Friday.
MODI SPEAKS...
 I have set a target of
creating more than 2
crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’
 ‘One District and One
Product’ initiative will go
a long way in furthering
prosperity in the lives of
many across the nation
 It is our endeavor that
cooperatives emerges
as a strong aspect of
the rural life in India
 The ‘Viksit Bharat
Sankalp Yatra’ focuses
on saturation of the
government schemes
 I am continuously
searching for people
who have been left out
 Wherever ‘Modi ki
Guarantee ki Gaadi’ is
going it is increasing
people’s confidence &
fulfilling hopes of people
 Every beneficiary
across the country
has a story about the
changes in their lives
in the last 10 years
Every soldier is like family
member to us, says Singh
Take action with care: Rajnath tells soldiers after custodial deaths
First India Bureau
Poonch
Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh said on
Wednesday that he had
full faith that the Indian
Army would wipe out
terrorism from J&K. Sin-
gh, who arrived in J&K
to review security situa-
tion, said that it was re-
sponsibility of soldiers to
win people’s hearts while
carrying out their duty
towards nation’s security.
He said forces must share
a close bond with people.
Every soldier is like a
family member to every
India, he assured troops.
Rajnath Singh interacts with the Army personnel in Rajouri on
Wednesday. Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande is also seen.
Rajnath Singh speaks with kin of 3 civilians in presence of Manoj Sinha in Rajouri on Wednesday.
SINGH MEETS KIN OF CIVILIANS KILLED IN ATTACK
Rajnath Singh met and assured justice to families
of 3 civilians who were killed near anti-terrorist op
site in Poonch. “Justice should be done and given
timely. We welcome the Defence Minister, who came and
met us and assured us of justice,” said uncle of the victim.
Muslim League J&K banned
for 5 yrs under UAPA: Shah
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The Union Ministry of
Home Affairs on
Wednesday announced
that it has banned the
Masarat Alam faction of
the Jammu and Kashmir
Muslim League under
the Unlawful Activities
(Prevention)Act for a pe-
riod of five years.
Union HM Amit Shah
took to his social media
handle and announced,
‘Muslim League Jammu
Kashmir (Masarat Alam
faction)’/MLJK-MA is
declared as an ‘Unlawful
Association’under UAPA.
“This organization and
its members are involved
in anti-national and se-
cessionist activities in
J&K supporting terrorist
activities, inciting people
to establish Islamic rule
in J&K. The Modi govt’s
message is very loud and
clear that anyone acting
against the unity, sover-
eignty, and integrity of
our nation will not be
spared and face the full
wrath of the law, he said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah
AMIT SHAH TO HOLD BJP’S ORGANISATIONAL
KEY MEETINGS IN TELANGANA TODAY
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the
BJP organisational meetings in Telangana to-
day. He will attend a meeting of the party’s core
group, which includes senior leaders from the state, in
Hyderabad and later interact with ‘mandal’ presidents
of the party from across Telangana.
Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
A threat by mail to blow
up the Jaipur airport with
a bomb was received by
the airport management
on Wednesday. The
search operation to find
the bomb lasted for about
an hour with the help of
bomb disposal squad and
dog squad. But no bomb
could be found anywhere
at the airport. The airport
management lodged a
complaint with the
Airport Police Station
against the person who
sent the mail.
Jpr: Bomb blast
threat at airport,
case registered
IN BRIEF
CLIMATE CHRONICLES
 ‘Very Dense Fog’ will
impact Delhi-NCR, Hary-
ana, Punjab, Chandigarh
and UP from Dec 28 to 31
 100+ flights delayed hit
as fog engulfs Delhi-NCR
 Intense cold wave con-
tinues in Kashmir Valley,
dense fog in Srinagar af-
fects the normal life P6
3-day campaign begins:
2,872 criminals nabbed
Jaipur: On instructions
of DGP Umesh Mishra,
a 3-day special cam-
paign was started across
the state on Wednesday
to arrest active crimi-
nals and anti-social ele-
ments. On Day-1, 8,578
cops raided 6,843 hide-
outs and arrested a total
of 2,872 criminals. P4
6 relatives of AP MLA
die in US road accident
Amalapuram: Six
people hailing from
Amalapuram town in
Andhra Pradesh’s Ko-
naseema district, who
are relatives of Mum-
midivaram MLA P Ven-
kata Satish Kumar, died
in a car accident in Tex-
as, US on Tuesday, po-
lice said on Wednesday.
Corona JN-1 variant
found in 4 in Rajasthan
Jaipur: 4 new cases of
Covid-19 sub-variant
JN.1 were reported in
the state on Wednesday,
taking the tally of such
cases in Rajasthan to 8
The cases were reported
from Bharatpur, Jhunj-
hunu, Dausa and Ajmer.
At present, there are 34
active cases in state. P5
Rahul-led Bharat Nyay
Yatra from January 14
New Delhi: Congress
leader Rahul Gandhi
will kick off the Bharat
Nyay Yatra, from Ma-
nipur to Mumbai, start-
ing January 14, the par-
ty announced on Thurs-
day. This East-to-West
yatra is expected to
conclude on March 20,
days before the polls.
IOA forms panel to
see matters of WFI
New Delhi: Following
suspension of scandal-
hit WFI, the IOA has
formed a three-member
panel to oversee the op-
erations at WFI, it said
on Wednesday. The Ad
hoc committee will in-
clude Bhupinder Singh
Bajwa, MM Somaya
and Manjusha Kanwar.
First India Bureau
Guna
In a tragic accident, 10
people were burnt alive
when a passenger bus
caught fire in Guna, Mad-
hya Pradesh. According
to reports, till now 10
charred bodies have been
taken out from the bus.
About 15 people sus-
tained burn injuries.
The accident happened
around 8:30 pm on
Wednesday night. The
bus was going from Guna
towards Aaron when it
collided with a dumper.
As soon as the colli-
sion occurred, the bus
overturned and caught
fire. CM Mohan Yadav
has announced a relief of
Rs 4Leach to the families
of the deceased and Rs
50,000 to the injured.
10 burnt alive
in bus-dumper
collision in
MP’s Guna
Will be glad to meet our friend:
Putin meets EAM, invites Modi
Moni Sharma
Moscow
External Affairs Minis-
ter S Jaishankar on
Wednesday held talks
with Russian President
Vladimir Putin in Mos-
cow. During the meet-
ing, Putin also invited
PM Narendra Modi to
visit Russia. “Our trade
turnover is growing, for
the second year in a row
and at a steady pace.
This year the pace is
even greater than last
year,” Putin said during
the meeting. “We will
be able to discuss all
current issues, talk
about the outlook for
the development of
Russian-Indian rela-
tions. We have a very
large amount of work to
do,” Putin added.
Russian President Vladimir Putin in a meeting with External
Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Moscow on Wednesday.
S Jaishankar & Sergey Lavrov
in Moscow on Wednesday.
JAISHANKAR, LAVROV
HAIL “STRONG TIES”
EAM S Jaishankar
on Wednesday
said relationship
between India and Russia
has been “very strong,
very steady” as he met
his Russian counterpart
Sergey Lavrov to discuss
bilateral cooperation in
different spheres.

Shivendra Parmar
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Police
launched a three-day
campaign against crimi-
nals and anti-social ele-
ments across the state on
Wednesday.
A police spokesperson
said on the instructions of
Director General of Po-
lice Umesh Mishra, ac-
tion has been initiated
against criminals and
anti-social elements
across Rajasthan.
The three-day cam-
paign was launched early
on Wednesday morning.
The operation is being
conducted under the su-
pervision of Additional
Director General of Po-
lice (Crime) Dinesh M N.
According to the spokes-
person, the inspector
generals of police are
monitoring the operation
and the on-field action is
being taken under the
leadership of the district
superintendent of police
concerned.
Action under the cam-
paign will be taken
against people wanted in
theArmsAct, ExciseAct
and Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances
(NDPS) Act and those
who carry a reward on
information leading to
their arrest and are in-
volved in heinous crimes.
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HIT AND RUN CASE
Accusedarrestedwithin
48hoursoftheincident
Arora had crushed the girl with his SUV
Satyanarayan Sharma
Jaipur
Jaipur Police have ar-
rested the accused of the
tragic hit-and-run case.
The culprit Mangesh
Arora alias Nikhil runs a
clothing showroom in
Mansarovar. He is ac-
cused of crushing a girl-
Uma Suthar- with his
SUV early Tuesday
morning.
DCP East Gyanchand
Yadav said that the ac-
cused Mangesh has been
arrested. However, he did
not disclose the location
where he was caught.
He stated that the po-
lice took swift action
upon receiving the infor-
mation. Raids were con-
ducted at potential hide-
outs, leading to the dis-
covery of crucial docu-
ments. Based on this
evidence, the accused
was located. Police
teams were dispatched
to multiple locations in
the state during the ex-
tensive search operation
and raids were conduct-
ed at several places
linked to the accused.
The family members
of the accused, including
his brother and father,
were also questioned.
Despite the accused
turning off his mobile
phone after the incident,
and fleeing the city, the
police successfully
tracked him down.
The accused Mangesh Arora in police custody on Wednesday.
Suspects held in the police action, in Bundi on Wednesday.
WHATEXACTLYHAPPENED
ON TUESDAY NIGHT?
In the early hours of
Tuesday. A couple,
Rajkumar Jat and
Uma Suthar along with
another girl & a man named
Mangesh Arora were leav-
ing a party when Mangesh
allegedly passed indecent
comments towards Uma,
which led to a heated argu-
ment between them.
After the intervention
of people on the spot,
Mangesh and the other
girl sat in the car, where-
as Rajkumar Jat and Uma
Started walking. Sud-
denly, Mangesh hit both
of them head-on with his
car, crushing the couple,
and fled the scene. The
victims were rushed to a
private hospital, where
the young girl, a resident
of Madhya Pradesh suc-
cumbed to her injuries.
Police HQs rescue
5 missing kids in
successful state-
wide operation
PSK criticises
BJP’s handling
of law and order
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Police Headquarters
conducted a successful
search operation result-
ing in recovery of 5 miss-
ing children from various
child shelters.
The successful out-
comes include the recov-
ery of a girl missing from
Jaipur’s Shyam nagar
police station. She was
found atAarti Child Cor-
rectional Home, Alwar,
on Sept 29. Another girl
missing from Police Sta-
tion Sadar District Bar-
mer was traced to Jagriti
Jan Seva Sansthan, Ahor
-Jalore, on Sept 17.
Moreover, the efforts
resulted in tracing a girl
missing from Kotwali
police station, Pali. She
was found in a Jodhpur
children’s shelter on No-
vember 28. The opera-
tion was monitored by
ADG Civil Rights, Smita
Srivastava.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
According to former
minister Pratapsingh
Khachariyawas, the
state’s law and order
situation has been be-
coming worse ever
since BJP took power.
Khachariyawas
said, people of Ra-
jasthan are paying a
heavy price for the
BJP government’s
honeymoon period.
There is no one in the
government to listen
to the people and up-
hold law and order,
even if there is a CM
and two Deputy CMs.
He said, government
needs to immediately
address the state of
law & order so that the
public can escape the
climate of fear.
HardcorecriminalGopal
JakharheldinBikaner
Laxman Raghav
Bikaner
Bikaner police raided Ro-
hit Godara’s agents’
homes and hiding places
once more
on Wednes-
day. 49 crim-
inals have
been taken
into custody
during this
time. This includes Hari-
om Ramavat & Go-
palram, seasoned crimi-
nals. There are a total of
28 cases against convict-
ed felon Gopalram,
whileHariom is also
listed in 15 cases. In ad-
dition, the police have
detained 24 people on
warrants for life, 2 for
horrific crimes, 3 for
general offenses, and 18
for permanent warrants
to prevent crimes. In
this action, 314 cops
formed 79 teams.
2,250 teams of 8,578 cops raided 6,843 locations
PRATAPGARH POLICE DETAIN SMUGGLER MUJEEB,
SEIZE PROPERTY OF DRUG SMUGGLER WORTH `8 CR
Pratapgarh police detained smuggler Mujeeb alias
Mujibudin, in a major action under Section 68F (1)
of NDPS as part of the campaign against drugs and
land mafia. It was discovered that the accused had built the
opulent Velvet Inn on the main Pratapgarh-Madansaur route,
which is located ahead of the village of Mokhampura. Its
market worth is projected to be Rs 8 crore. Via the appropri-
ate body, the Government of India, steps are being made to
freeze the property that the accused Mujeeb, also known as
Mujibudin, has obtained. Earlier, District Police Pratapgarh
used Safema to seize the belongings of infamous smugglers.
WOMAN GANGRAPED IN JHALAWAR
A case of gang rape of a woman was discov-
ered in Jhalawar. The victim was discovered
unconscious in the Kapasiya Kuan area of
Sadar police station. The woman was taken to the dis-
trict hospital by a passerby, and when ASP Chiranjilal
Meena arrived, DSP Mukul Sharma and Sadar Police
Officer arrived as well. After the victim’s statement was
taken, the police began to investigate the case.
CRIME
ROUNDUP
3 die in two separate
accidents in Udaipur
First India Bureau
Udaipur
Two distinct incidents on
UdaipurAhmedabad Na-
tional Highway 48 re-
sulted in the deaths of
three persons. Two broth-
ers traveling back to-
wards Udaipur were
struck by a trailer late at
night on the National
Highway in front of Par-
sad police station on
UdaipurAhmedabad Na-
tional Highway 48,
where they both unfortu-
nately died on the spot,
according to Parsad po-
lice station inspector
Mukesh Chand.
When police arrived,
the bodies were kept in
the mortuary. The bro-
ken-down bike and trail-
er were seized. On the
other hand, According
to Tidi police station in-
spector Faili Ram, Nana
Lal, a resident of Gojian
police station area, stat-
ed that his uncle Madhu,
72, was struck by an
unidentified vehicle
while traveling from
Tidi to Gojian.
After receiving first
assistance at Tidi Hospi-
tal in a gravely damaged
state, he was sent to
Udaipur, where he passed
away while receiving
treatment.
Tragic Wednesday
TWO DEAD AS BUS AND AUTO CRASH DUE TO
DENSE FOG IN BHARATPUR
17-YR-OLD STUDENT DIES IN ACCIDENT
A Bharatpur depot bus and an auto collided be-
cause of fog. One person was hurt and two people,
a young guy and a woman, perished in it. Following
the collision, the drivers of the bus and the auto escaped
the scene. In Bharatpur, near the Sewar police station, an
accident occurred about nine in the morning.
The event happened close to the Chamad Devi temple,
according to policeman Roop Singh of the Sewar police
station. The auto was approaching from the Saver side.
The bus route was Bharatpur Roadways to Sewar. The bus
and the auto struck head-on out of nowhere because of the
thick fog. Maharaj Singh and Ram Murthy perished in the
tragedy.
A dumper struck three brothers and sisters who
were riding scooters; one of them, Nisha Bairava,
17, died in the collision. While a boy and a girl were
injured. Follow-
ing the event,
furious citizens
blocked the
road, calling for
the accused to
be held account-
able and for
compensation.
The issue was
settled following
a six-hour consultation. The driver of the dumper left the
vehicle where accident had happened and fled.
19 villas demolished,
8 sealed in Machwan
JDA ACTION
RCA gets relief in
service tax case
Abhishek Srivastava
Jaipur
Jaipur Development Au-
thority demolished 19 il-
legal villas under con-
struction in Zone-12 vil-
lage Machwan Shriram
Vatika and sealed 8 ille-
gal villas.
Anew illegal colony on
about 7 bighas on private-
lyownedagriculturalland
was completely demol-
ished at the initial stage
itself, 3 illegal shops were
completely demolished.
Besides, the government
land in Niwaru JoshiWali
Dhani was freed from en-
croachment. Chief Con-
troller of Enforcement
Dharmendra Kumar Ya-
dav said that information
was received about 19
illegal villas and other il-
legal constructions in
Shriram Vatika Colony,
in village Pindolai
Machwan, under the ju-
risdiction of Kalwar po-
lice station of Zone-12.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Cricket As-
sociation (RCA) has re-
ceived substantial relief
from the Customs Excise
and Service Tax Appellate
Tribunal (CESTAT) which
overturned the order issued
by the Central Excise Com-
missioner that mandated
the RCA to pay a service
tax amounting to Rs 1.88
crore along with penalties
and interest.
The Commissioner’s di-
rective, dated April 24,
2015, was challenged by
the Rajasthan Cricket As-
sociation before CESTAT,
with advocate Jatin Harjai
presenting the association’s
case. Following the recent
order by CESTAT Chair-
man Justice Dilip Gupta
and Technical member PV
Subbarao, the RCA has
been granted another op-
portunity to present its per-
spective within the next six
weeks.
JDA action at Machwan Village on Wednesday.
SUPPORTING SPORTS
Rajendra Rathore launches senior
Para Athletics Championship
Sanjay Prajapat
Churu
t Churu’s Dis-
trict Sports Sta-
dium on
Wednesday, the 13th
State Level Senior Para
Athletics Championship
was officially opened by
former minister Rajen-
dra Rathore. Padmab-
hushan Devendra Jhajha-
ria served as the pro-
gram’s host.
The competition in-
cluded more than 600
players from the state
competing at the inter-
national, national, and
state levels.BJP’s Dis-
trict President Basant
Sharma, State Minister
Vasudev Chawla, Olym-
pic Gold Medalist Sun-
dersingh Gurjar, Chief
Deepchand Rahar, Dep-
uty Chief Mahendra
Nyol, and a plethora of
athletes, officials, pub-
lic servants, and sports
enthusiasts were in at-
tendance on this par-
ticular occasion.
Rajendra Rathore interacting with a player at Churu’s district sports
stadium on Wednesday. Devendra Jhajharia is also seen.
A
First India Bureau
Jaipur
As the current Chief
Secretary’s last working
day approaches on De-
cember 29, the suspense
over the new appointee
intensifies.Withthe30th
and 31st of December
beingweekendholidays,
the announcement delay
adds to the uncertainty.
The secretariat and
bureaucrats engage in
discussions about po-
tential candidates, with
a notable mention of a
senior officer who was
on deputation in Delhi.
There are also chances
that the next chief sec-
retary could be a wom-
an once again. The
anticipation among the
administrative circles
heightens as the state
awaits the official an-
nouncement of its new
Chief Secretary.
Who will be the next
Chief Secretary of Raj?
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Mahesh Sharma
Jaipur
BJP’s ‘Viksit Bharat
SankalpYatra’is reaching
various villages of Bassi
area. Villagers are partici-
pating enthusiastically in
Yatra. The Viksit Bharat
Sankalp Yatra reached
Karangarh in Bassi where
a camp was organized,
whereBJPStatePresident
CPJoshi was also present.
BJP leader Chandramo-
han Meena welcomed CP
Joshi upon his arrival
here. During this, State
President Joshi gave in-
formationaboutthepublic
welfare schemes of Modi
govt and talked about tak-
ing advantage of them.
“TomakeIndiaadevel-
oped nation, everyone
willhavetomoveforward
together and participate in
Viksit Bharat Sankalp
Yatra,” he said. Joshi was
told by the BJP workers
that Chandramohan Mee-
na, candidate who con-
tested from BJP in the as-
sembly elections, has
been defeated by the can-
didates who were sitting
on stage and were seeking
tickets from BJP. They
stressed that such people
should be kept away from
the party here.
“The won seat has been
ambushed from within by
leaders of this place who
have defeated people by
misleading them and have
caused harm to such peo-
ple instead of working for
the party,” they said. To
this Joshi responded, “I
can understand your pain
but we will all work to-
gether for better develop-
ment of Bassi. Chan-
dramohan Meena, who
was a candidate here, will
move ahead by taking all
workers along.” During
this, certificates were also
given to beneficiaries of
various schemes. In the
program,peopleheardPM
through virtual medium.
RAJ BUREAUCRATS IN DELHI
PM Modi to address CS conf on ‘Ease of Living’
First India Bureau
Jaipur
he national Cap-
ital New Delhi
will host the
Chief Secretaries confer-
ence on December 28th
and 29th which will be
presided over by PM Nar-
endra Modi. Discussions
in the conference, focused
on theme of ‘Ease of Liv-
ing’, will revolve around
crucial topics such as
land, electricity, drinking
water, health, & school
education.
This will be the third
conference of Chief Sec-
retaries, with the inaugu-
ral one taking place in
June last year, followed
by the second in January
of this year, both held in
New Delhi. Top bureau-
crats will brainstorm on
fostering collaborative
efforts and strategic plan-
ning to enhance the over-
all living conditions
across the nation. From
Rajasthan, Secretary
SchoolEducationNaveen
Jain will present an initia-
tive focused on elevating
education in Rajasthan,
emphasizing enhance-
ments in school infra-
structure and learning
outcomes. Principal Sec-
retary Energy Bhaskar
Sawant will actively par-
ticipate in discussions ad-
dressing quality, efficien-
cy, and reliability in en-
ergy. Also, ACS Medical
Shubhra Singh will con-
tribute insights on Health
and Wellness, with a spe-
cific focus on Wellness
Centers and JanAushadhi
Kendras. The conference
will see Chief Secretaries
from States and Union
Territories engage in dis-
cussions starting at 7:30
pm on Thursday.
PM Narendra Modi will address conference on Thursday & Friday.
This will be the third
conference of Chief
Secretaries themed
‘Ease of Living’, with
the inaugural one
taking place in June
last year in 2022,
followed by the
second in January
of this year
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RAJASTHAN 05
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JN.1variantfoundin4inRaj
Vikas Sharma
Jaipur
Four new cases of COV-
ID-19 sub-variant JN.1
were reported in the state
in single day, however to-
tal eight people tested
Covid positive on
Wednesday. The cases
were reported from
Bharatpur, Jhunjhunu,
Dausa andAjmer.The pa-
tient from Dausa, who
had comorbidities, died a
few days ago and his re-
port has come now. Eight
patients tested positive for
coronavirus on Wednes-
day and presently there
are 34 active cases in state
while two have been dis-
charged.
The samples were sent
for genome sequencing,
of which four tested pos-
itive for JN.1 sub-variant.
Dr. Bharti Malhotra,
Senior Professor of Mi-
crobiology at SMS Med-
ical College, confirmed
the detection of the JN.1
sub-variant in the ge-
nome sequencing of four
Covid-positive patients.
In a separate incident
on December 26, a
55-year-old woman un-
derwent a COVID-19
test at SMS Hospital in
Jaipur, revealing her in-
fection with the JN-1
variant. However, tracing
her has proven challeng-
ing as the given address
and mobile number are
inaccurate. Despite in-
forming Ajmer Medical
College about the case,
reaching the infected
woman has proven elu-
sive. Health dept teams
are currently intensively
searching for her to en-
sure timely and appropri-
ate medical interven-
tions. This underscores
the importance of accu-
rate information and ef-
ficient tracing mecha-
nisms in the ongoing ef-
forts to manage spread of
COVID-19 variants.
Ravi Katara
Bharatpur
On one hand, Rajasthan
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma has taken
over the work and is busy
tightening the loose ends
of governance. On the
other hand, his wife is en-
gaged in a very difficult
penance. CM’s wife is
circumambulating Girraj
ji mountain. She is doing
this 21 kilometer parikra-
ma not by walking but by
bowing down, which
takes at least five days.
Chief Minister Bhajan-
lal Sharma has been a
devotee of Girraj Maha-
raj and for many years he
has been visiting Go-
vardhan in Mathura and
doing parikrama. The
entire family of the Chief
Minister is a devotee of
Lord Krishna. CM Shar-
ma’s wife Geeta Devi is
circumambulating the
Govardhan Parvrt in Ma-
thura along with her son.
This parikrama is com-
pleted in about five days.
She is performing Dan-
davat Parikrama amid
tight security arrange-
ments.
Sunil Sihag
Sri Ganganagar
Former Dy CM Sachin
Pilot said on Wednesday
that BJP is neither a party
of farmers nor a party of
youth rather a party of in-
dustrialists. Pilot had
reached Dhanmondi of
Padampur in Srikaranpur
assembly constituency on
Wednesday to address the
meeting in support of
Cong candidate Rupindra
Kunnar. He said that BJP
always worked to weaken
the farmers.
“BJP has been in govt
at the Center for ten years.
BJP had said that they
would double the income
of farmers, but they made
three black laws. When
the farmers stood firm in
protest, they had to be
withdrawn. ,” Pilot said.
Meanwhile, Rupinder
Kunnar, remembering his
late father Gurmeet S
Kunnar, said that public
should support him so that
he can also present pub-
lic’sviewintheAssembly.
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
In what could be termed
as a major cause of con-
cern for the state govt , a
government may loose
crores of rupees over neg-
ligence and ignoring audit
objectionsofthePrincipal
Accountant General’s
(PAG) Office. PAG Au-
dit-1 raised questions re-
garding e-way bill in GST
and objections have been
made in five categories.
Thousands of e-way
bills are issued in all cat-
egories and instructions
were given to investigate
e-way bills issued worth
Rs 5,316.26 crore. These
cases are from the finan-
cial years 2017-18 to
2021-22 and suspicious
cases have to be investi-
gated and a reply sent to
AG office. Last week it-
self, the headquarters
gave instructions to the
field officers to take ac-
tion. But, now only 4 days
are left in deadline for
2017-18casesas31stDec
is deadline for GST cases
for financial year 2017-
18. Due to lack of coordi-
nation betweenAG office
and hqs, action will not be
taken and field officers
are already struggling
with pending GST cases.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Passenger traffic at Jaipur
International Airport wit-
nessed a record growth of
16.8% in November. To-
tal 4,78,728 passengers
travelled through Jaipur
Airport in the month of
November, of which
4,52,550 were domestic
and 26,178 were interna-
tional travelers. In Oct
2023 total passenger traf-
fic was 409790. Non-
scheduled traffic move-
ment also increased sig-
nificantly at the Jaipur
Airport.
“In November passen-
ger traffic increased by
16.8%. The tourist and
festive season is at its
peak. So, more and more
people are travelling. The
growth trend is likely to
stay in the coming winter
months,” said senior of-
ficials at Jaipur Airport.
As per airport officials,
average air traffic move-
ment in Nov remained at
4,632 while movement of
non-scheduled aircraft
was 948.According to ex-
perts more and more peo-
ple are coming to Jaipur
to participate in national
conferences, tourism ac-
tivities and fest taking
place in the city.
The Corona
patient tally
reached 34 after
8 more tested positive
on Wednesday. The
figures are daily on rise
in State. Two patients
were also discharged
on Wednesday. Total
1,052 samples were
collected on Wednes-
day of which tested
positive, a health dept
bulletin mentioned.
Highest 5 were were
reported from Jaipur
and one each from
Bharatpur, Jhalawar,
and Jhunjhunu. 11 new
cases were reported
on Sunday and 5 on
Monday. The number
of Corona positive
patients in the state
has risen to 28 since
recurrence of infection.
So far, 1 person from
Dausa has died.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
SMS Hospital underwent
a significant “purifica-
tion” of its administra-
tion! New work is as-
signed to employees who
have been in one place
for a long time. Junior as-
sistants, 39 First and Sec-
ond Assistant Account-
ants, JuniorAccountants,
Additional Administra-
tive Officer,AsstAdmin-
istrative Officer, and
Senior Assistant have
been assigned new tasks.
Orders were given by Dr.
Achal Sharma.
FI TOON
SHEKHAR
Eight people test Covid positive on Wednesday in State
Geeta Sharma is
doing 21 kilometer
parikrama, which
may take 5 days
Advanced critical care ambulance re-designed amid Covid preps at SMS Hospital.
CP Joshi addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Bassi of
Jaipur on Wednesday. Chandra Mohan Meena & others also seen.
Video grab of CM BL Sharma’s wife Geeta Devi performing the
Govardhan Parikrama in Mathura along with her son.
Sachin Pilot and Rupinder Singh Kunnar during the election rally
in Sri Karanpur of Sri Ganganagar on Wednesday.
CM Bhajan Lal’s wife in Giriraj ji parikram
Everyone needs to move forward
and participate in VBSY: CP Joshi
Pilot in Sri Karanpur: BJP always
worked to weaken the farmers
Major mishap averted!
The construction work on the Jhotwara elevated road, which is likely to be finished by March, halted for a while on
Wednesday when an RCC topping on the chunk of the Jhotwara to Khatipura segment broke down and started falling
on the vehicular traffic below. The repair work was called off immediately, and traffic resumed after 3 hours.
SANTOSH SHARMA
State govt might incur losses
worth crores due to negligence
Pax traffic surges 16.8 percent
at Jaipur Airport in November
COVID UPDATE:
CASES RISE TO 34
Staff at SMS
hospital gets a
new duty chart
Corona recurrence

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RamLalla’sidolin‘childform’tobeinstalled
Ayodhya temple
Dimple Sharma
Ayodhya
On Wednesday, Secre-
tary of Shri Ram Janma-
bhoomi Teerth Kshetra,
Champat Rai said that a
51-inch tall idol of Lord
Ram reflecting a five-
year-old child --Ram La-
lla-- would be selected
among three designs.
“The one which has
the best divineness and
will display a child look
will be selected,” he said.
Rai, while describing the
map of Shri Ram Janma-
bhoomi temple said that
a total of 21-22 lakh cu-
bic feet of stone has been
used in the construction
of the entire structure.
“Such a big stone
structure would not have
been built in Northern
India even in the last 100-
200 years, not even in the
South,” he said.
Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi is set to attend
the consecration ceremo-
ny of the Ram Temple on
January 22.
Vehicles move on a road adorned with 'Surya Stambhs' ahead of
the consecration ceremony of the Lord Ram temple, in Ayodhya.
Taj Mahal engulfed in a thick layer of fog during a winter
morning, in Agra on Wednesday. PTI
A massive cleanliness campaign is going on in Ayodhya ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
visit for the upcoming Pran Pratishtha event at Ram Mandir, on Wednesday. ANI
INDIA-NEPAL BORDER UNDER TIGHT VIGIL AHEAD
OF PM NARENDRA MODI’S AYODHYA VISIT: REPORT
DIDI, HER PARTY TO SKIP TEMPLE INAUGURATION
OVER 100 FLIGHTS DELAYED, SEVERAL TRAINS
AFFECTED AS DENSE FOG ENGULFS DELHI-NCR
Maharajganj (UP): The state police and the Sashas-
tra Seema Bal along with intelligence agencies have
increased vigil on the India-Nepal border in view of
the arrival of PM Narendra Modi in Ayodhya, as per report
on Wednesday. The tight watch is being maintained on the
porous border of India-Nepal ahead of Modi’s arrival for the
inauguration of Shri Ram Airport in Ayodhya on Dec 30.
New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
has decided not to attend the inauguration of the Ram
Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, sources said. Her party,
the Trinamool Congress (TMC), is also unlikely to send any
representative to the ceremony, according to sources.
New Delhi: Dense to very dense fog engulfed parts
of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning, causing
extremely low visibility. The dense fog has impacted
the move-
ment of trains
and flights
to and from
the national
capital. At
least 110
flights, includ-
ing both
domestic and
international
arrivals and
departures,
have been delayed at IGI due to the fog. The movement of
trains has also been impacted due to low visibility.
PM TO INAUGURATE
RLY STN IN AYODHYA
New Delhi: Prime
Minister Narendra
Modi will inaugurate
the grand railway station
and airport being built in
Ayodhya on December
30. The Prime Minister will
also oversee the prepara-
tions done in Ayodhya for
the grand inauguration of
Ram Mandir on January
22, 2024. The name of
Ayodhya Railway sta-
tion has been changed to
“Ayodhya Dham” Junction,”
BJP leader Lallu Singh
announced on Wednesday.
After inauguration, the PM
will conduct a roadshow.
AMRIT BHARAT FARE
15-17 PER CENT HIGHER
New Delhi: The mini-
mum ticket price to
travel on Amrit Bharat
Express trains for a destina-
tion within 1 to 50 km is `35,
exclusive of the reservation
fee and other charges, the
Rly Board has informed all
zones. “If we compare the
fares for these two classes
-- second and sleeper -- with
other currently-running
express trains, Amrit Bharat’s
fare is 15 to 17% higher,” an
official said.
Witness the Grandeur: Exclusive Glimpses of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya
The Ram Temple in
Ayodhya, a significant site
for devotees, has been
under construction and is
now partially accessible for
public viewing. FI’s Dimple
Sharma brings to the
readers the first glimpses
of the Ram Temple in
Ayodhya ahead of the
January 22, Pran Pratishtha
A 51-inch tall idol of Lord Ram, as a 5-year-old child, will be installed in white marble sanctum sanctorum of grand Ram Temple: Temple trust
Densefogtocontinueover
northwestIndia,saysIMD
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The India Meteorologi-
cal Department on
Wednesday said that
dense to very dense fog
is likely to continue
over Northwest India
for the next 3-4 days
while light, isolated
rainfall is likely over
Northwest and Central
India between Decem-
ber 31 to January 2.
The weather forecast
agency said that the min-
imum temperatures are in
the range of 7-10 degree
Celsius over most parts
of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh,
Punjab, Haryana, Chan-
digarh, Madhya Pradesh,
and Rajasthan and 11-12
degree Celsius over most
parts of Bihar, Jharkhand,
Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha
and interior Odisha.
“These are 2-3 degree
Celsius above normal
over some parts of Pun-
jab, Delhi, Rajasthan,
UP, Bihar, Jharkhand,
Gujarat,” said the IMD.
CRUCIAL READ
India sees single-day
rise of 529 Covid cases
New Delhi: India
recorded 529 fresh
Covid-19 cases in a single
day, while the country’s
active infection count stood
at 4,093, the health ministry
said on Wednesday. Three
new fatalities - 2 from
Karnataka, 1 from Gujarat
were reported. Forty more
cases of the COVID-19
sub-variant JN.1 were
recorded, with the tally of
cases of the new variant till
December 26 rising to 109.
6 killed, several injured
in collisions due to fog
New Delhi: At least
eight persons were
killed and 30 others injured
in separate road collisions in
various parts of Uttar
Pradesh due to a heavy fog
considerably dipping visibility
the previous night and
Wednesday morning. As per
officials, heavy fog was
reported from across the
state during the early hours
of Wednesday, with visibility
plunging down to less than
20 metres in certain areas.
UP to plant 35 crore
saplings in 2024 : Yogi
Lucknow: UP CM Yogi
Adityanath has said
that the state will have 35
crore tree saplings planted
in the first week of July
2024, under Plantation
2024. The CM mentioned
the need for steps to revive
rivers that are close to
being extinct. “Plantation
should be done in the
catchment area of rivers
special efforts should be
made for Ghaziabad’s
Hindon river,” he said.
Refusal to marry no
abetment to suicide: HC
Prayagraj: The
Allahabad high court
has held that if there is no
other factor, just refusal to
marry does not come within
the purview of abetment to
suicide, therefore it won’t be
called an offence under the
Indian Penal Code. It was
alleged that the girl con-
cerned committed suicide
when the applicant refused
to solemnize the marriage,
which had been fixed now.
MPhil not recognised degree anymore: UGC
Kannada signage
protesters turn
to vandalism
PTI
New Delhi
The University Grants
Commission (UGC)
warned universities on
Wednesday against offer-
ing MPhil courses, say-
ing it is not a recognised
degree and cautioned stu-
dents against taking ad-
mission in such pro-
grammes.
“It has come to the no-
tice of the UGC that a few
universities are inviting
fresh applications for the
MPhil (Master of Phi-
losophy) programme. In
this regard, it is to bring
to the notice that the
MPhil degree is not a rec-
ognised degree. Further-
more, universities were
directed to halt admissions
to the MPhil programme
foracademicyear2023-24.
Agencies
New Delhi
Protests demanding the
implementation of 60%
Kannada in all signboards
in Bengaluru city turned
to vandalism in many
parts of the city on
Wednesday. Several
boards were defaced dur-
ing a procession by Kar-
nataka Rakshna Vedike
from Sadahalli toll gate
towards the city. Simul-
taneous protests also took
place in different parts of
the city, where protesters
removed boards that did
not have Kannada.
Rahul celebrates comeback with
brilliant ton; India all out for 245
Agencies
Centurion
K L Rahul scored 101 as
India were all out for 245
in their first innings on
the second day of the
opening Test against
SouthAfrica on Wednes-
day.
Rahul’s knock came
from 137 balls and he
struck 14 fours and four
sixes, adding 31 runs to
his overnight 70 not out.
India added 37 runs
from 8.4 overs in the
morning session. The
visitors faced 67.4 overs
in their first innings.
India’s KL Rahul plays a shot in 1st Test against South Africa in the
India tour of South Africa in Centurion on Wednesday. ANI
Twoyouthscaughton
CCTV,securitybeefedup
Rahul Gandhi meets
wrestlers in Haryana Agencies
New Delhi
Delhi Police has intensi-
fied its probe into a low-
intensity blast that oc-
curred near the Isra-
el Embassy here and
sources said two youths
were caught on camera
walking on the road close
to the spot shortly before
the explosion.
The National Security
Guard (NSG) along with
forensic experts visited
the spot Wednesday
morning and collected
samples of leaves and
grass that they suspected
might contain chemicals
used in the explosion, po-
lice sources said. A team
of NSG’s dog squad also
inspected the spot with
two canines, they said.
The experts have used
magnetic gadgets to de-
tect the intensity of the
blast, said sources.
PTI
New Delhi
Congress leader Rahul
Gandhi today met the
country’sprominentwres-
tlers, including Olympic
bronze medallist Bajrang
Poonia, at a gathering in
Haryana’s Jhajjar district.
The meeting comes
amid several wrestlers
returning their awards to
protest the election re-
sults of WFI. Sanjay
Singh, an aide of BJP MP
and former wrestling
boss Brij Bhushan Sharan
Singh, was elected presi-
dent ofWFI.The BJPMP
had to step aside in the
wake of sexual harass-
ment allegations against
him earlier this year. Poo-
nia Olympic bronze
medallist Sakshee Ma-
likkh had led the protest
against Brij Bhushan .
Israel Embassy Blast
Mohabbat ki dukaan
Friendly meet!
Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Arun Sao welcomes Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in
Raipur on Wednesday. Brijmohan Agarwal is also seen.
Rahul Gandhi meets Olympian
Bajrang Punia others.

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This year, India found ample cause for celebration,
which included the inauguration of a new Parliament, the
remarkable success of two space missions, the efficient
hosting of the G20 summit, a commendable rescue mission
liberating individuals from a collapsed tunnel, and a diverse
array of other momentous events, each contributing to
the nation’s narrative of accomplishment
Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Feat!
The Moon mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 scripted history by successfully landing on
the lunar surface on August 23. With the Lander accomplishing
a ‘soft landing’ on the Moon’s south pole, India became the only
country to have ever done so. India became only the fourth
country in the world to land a spacecraft on the moon.
ISRO’s 1st Indian
Mission to Study Sun
The second major success for ISRO was the
successful launch of Aditya L-1. This Surya
mission was launched on September 2. Aditya
L1 spacecraft is nearing its final stage, and the
process of entering the L1 point is expected to
be completed by January 7, 2024. The objective
of the Aditya-L1 mission is to study the Sun from
orbit around L1.
Major security breach
rocks Parliament
On the 22nd anniversary of the Parliament attacks,
in a major security breach, two men jumped into
the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors’ gallery on
December 13, raised slogans, and opened canisters
that emitted yellow smoke, triggering panic among
those present and raising questions. The two men
held in Lok Sabha were seated in the visitors’ gallery
and took out canisters from their shoes.
‘Modi Ki Guarantee’
wins Hindi heartland
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stamped his electoral
authority on the Hindi heartland ahead of the 2024
Lok Sabha polls as the BJP wrested Rajasthan and
Chhattisgarh from the Congress while retaining
Madhya Pradesh with a two-thirds majority. The
Congress, however, defeated the BRS to secure
a convincing win in Telangana. With the current
victory, Modi-led BJP is in pole position yet again.
India gets a new
Parliament building
On May 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
officially inaugurated new Parliament Building
and installed sacred ‘Sengol’ in the Lok Sabha
chamber, next to Speaker’s chair, after performing
puja. 20 Opposition parties boycott the event.
Over 291 die
in Balasore
train mishap
Over 291 people were
killed and more than
1,100 were injured
as India mourned a
horrific collision involving
Coromandel Express,
the SMVT Bengaluru-
Howrah Express and a
goods train in Odisha’s
Balasore on June 2.
INCREDIBLE
BHARAT!
Empowering Women: Nari
Shakti Vandan Act became Law
The Women’s Reservation Bill, or Nari Shakti Vandan Act, got
the approval of President Droupadi Murmu on September 29,
paving the way for it to become law. With this, 33 per cent of
seats have been reserved for women in the Lok Sabha and all
the assemblies of the country. This bill was introduced in the
special session of Parliament.
A mountain moved, 41 workers
rescued from Silkyara tunnel
41 construction workers were trapped in an under-construction
tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district after it collapsed on
November 12. The challenging rescue operation concluded
on the 16th day after all the trapped workers were brought
out. Literally, moving the mountain ‘rat hole miners’ did what
machines couldn’t do to rescue workers inside Silkyara Tunnel.
World hails India’s successful
organisation of G-20 Summit
The G20 Summit was held on September 9–10, and leaders
from the most powerful nations in the world descended in New
Delhi. Marking culmination of India’s year-long presidency
of G20, the summit concluded with the adoption of a G20
Leaders’ Declaration. India’s presidency came at a time when
the world was undergoing a geo-political churn.
I.N.D.I.A
alliance
formed
On July 18, 26
Opposition parties
announced an alliance
named I.N.D.I.A (Indian
National Developmental
Inclusive Alliance) to
oust Narendra Modi’s
government from power
in the 2024 Lok Sabha
elections.
OTHER
EVENTS
TOP
BJP RETAINS ITS GOVERNMENTS
IN TRIPURA AND NAGALAND
On March 2, the results of the as-
sembly elections held in Tripura,
Nagaland and Meghalaya came and once
again the BJP emerged victorious in two
states. While the party retained its govern-
ment in Tripura and Nagaland, Meghalaya
resulted in a hung assembly. In Megha-
laya Conrad Sangma became the CM.
2
MAHUA MOITRA EXPELLED FROM LOK
SABHA AFTER CASH FOR QUERY CASE
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra was
expelled from membership of Lok Sabha
for ‘unethical and indecent conduct’ based on
the report of the Ethics Committee of the Lok
Sabha on December 8 in the case of ‘asking
questions for money’. Panel found her guilty
of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from
businessman Darshan Hiranandani.
1
RAHUL GANDHI INELIGIBLE FOR
PARLIAMENT, RETURNS AGAIN
Former Congress president and LS MP
from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi, was
disqualified from Parliament membership
following a court decision. Rahul was
sentenced to 2 years in jail in the ‘Modi
surname defamation case’. However,
later SC stayed decision, after which Ra-
hul once again became eligible as a MP.
3
WRESTLERS PROTEST AGAINST
BRIJ BHUSHAN SHARAN SINGH
The country was hit by several In-
dian wrestlers levelling allegations
of sexual misconduct against BJP MP
and the then WFI chief Brij Bhushan
Sharan Singh. Led by Vinesh Phogat,
Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, wres-
tlers staged dharna at Jantar Mantar.
5
RBI WITHDRAWS `2000
NOTES FROM CIRCULATION
Apivotal move by RBI was an-
nouncement of demonetiza-
tion of `2000 note in May. While
an immediate halt to circulation
didn’t occur, RBI provided a
strategic four-month window for
individuals to return `2k notes.
6
GANGSTERS ATIQ ASHRAF
SHOT DEAD ON LIVE CAM
In a shocking incident, gangster-
turned-politician Atiq Ahmed
and his brother Ashraf were shot
dead by assailants when they
were taken for a medical test in
Prayagraj in April, in the presence
of the police and the media.
7
KHALISTANI TERRORIST
AMRITPAL SINGH ARRESTED
Amritpal Singh, was propped
up by Khalistani terror groups
with the support of Pakistan’s spy
agency ISI. In March, Punjab po-
lice launched a crackdown against
the radical preacher. In April, he
surrendered outside a gurdwara.
8
4
ETHNIC STRIFE IN
MANIPUR; MEITEIS
AND KUKIS FIGHT
In May, Manipur erupted
in violence driven by
tensions over granting
Scheduled Tribe status
to Meitei community.
The majority Meitei and
minority Kuki, battled
over land and influence.
Protests escalated into
clashes with security
forces, resulting in 13
fatalities.

VIKSIT BHARAT SANKALP YATRA
CM, BJP leaders virtually attend PM’s interaction with beneficiaries
First India Bureau
Jaipur
rime Minister
N a r e n d r a
Modi’s interac-
tion with the beneficiar-
ies of ‘Viksit Bharat
Sankalp Yatra’ was
watched by leaders at the
BJPheadquarters here on
Wednesday. The leaders
listened to PM Modi
through a projector. Or-
ganisation General Sec-
retary Chandrashekhar,
Narayan Panchariya,
Omkar Singh Lakhawat,
and other prominent
leaders were present.
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma participated
through Video Confer-
encing in the interaction
programme with the ben-
eficiaries of the Yatra.
The PM also interacted
with the beneficiary
women of Kota. The suc-
cess story of the women
of Kota impressed Modi
who praised the hard
work of the women of
Kota with an open heart.
Speaker Om Birla also
congratulated the women
and also expressed his
gratitude to PM Modi for
encouraging the women
of Kota. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi interact-
ed with Kota’s Sapna
Prajapati.
During the interaction
with the PM, Sapna said,
“I got the benefits of the
schemes given by you.”
Inspired by PM Modi’s
Local for Vocal, Sapna
got involved in change
and got a loan of Rs 1.5
Lakh through the PM
Swanidhi Scheme. Near-
ly 40 women were em-
ployed by preparing
masks and PPE kits.
Praising Sapna, the PM
said, “Touch new heights
of success with collective
power.”
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma virtually attends PM Narendra Modi’s
interaction with the beneficiaries of ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’
during a programme at CMO in Jaipur on Wednesday. Abhay
Kumar, T Ravikanth, Ravi Jain others were present.
P
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Children often think that growing up is a natural
course as years pass by but actually one has to choose
and work to grow up, become mature, a better person
emotionally and spiritually. It is a choice!
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Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
The work of making the
long-running Eastern Ra-
jasthan Canal Project
(ERCP) a National Pro-
ject is starting in the
State. The Central Gov-
ernment is working on its
new model. Under this
new model, ERCPis now
being considered to be
taken forward by includ-
ing it in the ‘River Link-
ing Project.’ With this
model, ERCPwill get the
status of a ‘National Pro-
ject’and 90 percent of the
money will be given by
the Central Government.
Union Jal Shakti Min-
ister Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat has con-
firmed to take forward
ERCPthrough the ‘River
Linking Project.’An im-
portant meeting was held
in the Ministry of Jal
Shakti in Delhi on
Wednesday to give the
status of a ‘National Pro-
ject’ to ERCP on the
model of ‘River Linking
Project’ wherein, the
senior officials of Ra-
jasthan and Madhya
Pradesh participated.Af-
ter discussion on the re-
vised draft MoU of
ERCP in the meeting, an
agreement has been
reached between Ra-
jasthan and Madhya
Pradesh. Now, Chief
Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma and Madhya
Pradesh CM Mohan Ya-
dav will meet and pre-
pare the final outline.
After this, the final MoU
regarding ERCP will be
signed.
Efforts have been
made to resolve the dis-
pute between Rajasthan
and Madhya Pradesh
and both states will now
discuss at the govern-
ment level regarding the
instructions received in
the meeting. Now both
states will prepare a re-
vised DPR in the next
meeting and the MoU
may be signed in the first
week of January for
which the Chief Minis-
ters of both states will
reach Delhi. Notably, in
achieving this feat, the
role of Union Jal Shakti
Minister Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat is considered
important.
EASTERNRAJASTHANWILLGET
THEGIFTOFERCPINNEWYEAR
l On the instructions of Union Minister Shekhawat, a meeting of officers of Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh was held in Delhi l Drinking water for 13 districts of Eastern Rajasthan and
water supply for industrial areas will be ensured l Both states will sign MoU in January
ERCP TO ACQUIRE NATIONAL STATUS; CENTRE TO BEAR THE 90% COST
ERCP is now being considered to be taken forward by including it in the ‘River Link-
ing Project.’ With this model, ERCP will get the status of a ‘National Project’ and
90 percent of the money will be given by the Central Government. Union Jal Shakti
Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has confirmed to take forward ERCP through the
‘River Linking Project.’ An important meeting was held in the Ministry of Jal Shakti in Delhi
on Wednesday to give the status of a ‘National Project’ to ERCP on the model of ‘River
Linking Project’ wherein, the senior officials of Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh participated.
CM, CP Joshi Chandrashekhar
discuss organisational issues
First India Bureau
Jaipur
There have been meet-
ings between CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma, state BJP
President CP Joshi, Gen-
eral Secretary (Org)
Chandrashekhar, and co-
incharge Vijaya Rahat-
kar. The leaders held or-
ganisational talks and
discussed other issues.
Joshi and Chan-
drashekhar met the CM
on Tuesday night while
MP Rajendra Gehlot met
him on Wednesday. Joshi
and Vijaya Rahatkar met
CM Sharma on Wednes-
day. Rahatkar met Chan-
drashekhar and discussed
organisational issues. Fu-
ture programmes were
also discussed.
CMBhajanLalSharma
Rajasthan and MP will prepare a revised DPR in the next meeting and the
MoU may be signed in the first week of January 2024.
GS Shekhawat played a pivotal role in the ERCP Project.
CP Joshi Chandrashekhar
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
With the final date for the
formation of the State
Cabinet not being an-
nounced yet, several con-
fectioners are now upset
as they are still waiting to
getahugeordertoprepare
a variety of delicacies
from the MLAs, who
would get inducted into
the Cabinet. People close
to the leaders had already
givenorderstotheconfec-
tioners to prepare an array
of dishes. An interesting
storyofanMLAhascome
to light in this regard. The
MLA was suddenly told
that he would become a
Ministerandhealsomade
several rounds of Delhi
from Jaipur.
The MLA booked a
confectioner for Decem-
ber 26. The confectioner
also ordered 40 kg of
‘Mawa’ and finalised the
preparations to make
‘Gulab Jamuns.’ By the
evening he asked the
‘Netaji’, “By when
should I prepare the
sweets? The MLA called
up the confectioner late
in the evening saying,
“Just wait for a day or
two.”
Frustrated by this, the
confectioner said, “Now
what to do with this
‘Mawa?’” Finally, it was
kept in a refrigerator and
the confectioner got the
new date of December
29. Now, people are
speculating that the
Cabinet formation can
take place on December
29 and the ‘Halwai’ is
awaiting the nod to use
the 40 kgs of ‘Mawa!’
Delay in Cabinet Formation
Anunusual taleof a ‘halwai’who
awaitsMLA’snodtopreparesweets
Centre reaching out to masses with govt schemes: Diya
Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
Deputy CM Diya Kumari
has called upon the peo-
ple of the state that it is
the duty of public repre-
sentatives, government
officials and employees
and well-educated and
economically and social-
ly prosperous citizens to
provide full benefits of
government schemes to
every needy person.
Diya Kumari was ad-
dressing the gathering
after participating in
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi’s interaction with
the beneficiaries in the
camp organised under
the ‘Viksit Bharat
Sankalp Yatra-2023’ at
the Ghat Gate fire station
of JMCH on Thursday.
“Viksit Bharat Sankalp
Yatra is the first and a
unique campaign under
which the Centre is
reaching out to doorsteps
of the deprived with
govt’s public welfare
schemes,” she said.
She said that the PM
cares about each and eve-
ry person be it women,
farmers, youth, children,
girls, elders and he is car-
rying the dream of a self-
reliant and developed na-
tion in 2047. “But this
dream can be fulfilled
only if we connect every
needy person with this
campaign,” she said.
MLA Gopal Sharma,
said that the rule has
changed, a new dawn has
come, but for some peo-
ple, the same old pattern
is still going on.
Diya Kumari hands over a cheque to a beneficiary during
the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ at Ghat Gate in Jaipur on
Wednesday. Gopal Sharma, Munesh Gurjar, Ravi Nayyar and
others were present. NAIM KHAN
Rebel MLAs wish to
return to BJP’s fold!
Lok Sabha polls
RaGa’s ‘Bharat Nyay
Yatra’ to cover 14
states including Raj
‘Bharat Nyay
Yatra’ is of nat’l
interest: Gehlot
LS Speaker Birla to embark on a
five-day tour to Kota from today
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
LS polls are a special oc-
casion, especially for
BJP. BJP rebels want to
return to their original
party whereas, they had
fought the Assembly
polls as rebels and the
party had expelled them
for 6 years. Now based
on their caste and region-
al equations, they want to
make a comeback so that
they can get a ticket in
the Lok Sabha polls or a
post in a Board or a Com-
mission. Some senior
leaders have also started
lobbying for their favour-
ite rebels. These veteran
leaders also conveyed the
matter to Delhi. Kailash
Meghwal, Jitendra Mee-
na, Rohitashv Sharma,
PD Saraswat, Ashu Sin-
gh Surpura, and Bansid-
har Bajia want to return
to the party. BJP High
Command has given a
clear message stating,
“Loyalty to the party is
the biggest criterion”.
However, there may be a
comeback in the context
of LS elections.
Meanwhile, spirit of
BJP veterans is intact as
Rajendra Rathore is eye-
ing Rajsamand seat, Sat-
ish Poonia Ajmer, Rajpal
Shekhawat’s focus is on
Jaipur rural Ashok Par-
nami eyes Jaipur city.
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat
Nyay Yatra will pass
through Rajasthan also.
The Yatra will pass
through 85 districts of 14
states. The journey will
fill new enthusiasm
among the Congressmen
of the State before the
Lok Sabha elections.
Former CMAshok Ge-
hlot posted on social me-
dia, “Justice from East to
West, a new chapter in
national interest.After the
historic ‘Bharat Jodo
Yatra’ from South to
North under the strong
leadership of Rahul Gan-
dhi ji, now ‘Bharat Nyay
Yatra’ is starting with the
resolve of justice. The
participation of all of you
will illuminate this great
sacrifice of justice. The
whole of India is ready,
Rajasthan is with justice.”
Sachin Pilot also post-
ed on the social media.
“With ‘Bharat Nyay
Yatra’ under the leader-
ship of Rahul Gandhi,
will run 6,200 kilometres
in14StatesfromManipur
to Maharashtra, which
will start from January 14,
2024. Economic justice,
social justice, and politi-
cal justice for the country-
men. Let us together be-
come an integral part of
this journey.”
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Former Chief Minister
Ashok Gehlot on
Wednesday said Con-
gress’s proposed ‘Bharat
Nyay Yatra’ is a “new
chapter in the national in-
terest” and that the entire
country is ready for it.
Congress on Wednes-
day an-
nounced to
o r g a n i s e
‘ B h a r a t
Nyay Yatra’
from Jan 14
under the
leadership of party leader
Rahul Gandhi.
The yatra will con-
cludeonMarch20,cover-
ing around 6,200 km. In
a post on X, Gehlot said,
“‘Nyay’ from East to
West, a new chapter in na-
tion’s interest. “Entire
India is ready, Rajasthan
is with Nyay,” he added.
First India Bureau
Kota
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla will be on a five-
day visit to parliamentary
constituency Kota-Bundi
from today. He will par-
ticipate in various pro-
grammes during his visit.
According to the infor-
mation received from the
Lok Sabha Camp Office,
Birla will reach Kota by
Pune-Duronto Express at
10.40 am today. He will
attend the programme or-
ganised at NarsinghAsh-
ram located near Chauth-
mata Temple in Bundi in
at 4 pm today.
Birla will visit the an-
nual function of Ra-
jasthan Pensioners’Soci-
ety at Shivajyoti Con-
vent School, Srinath-
puram on December 31
at 12 noon.
Then at 1 pm, he will
participate in the Bairwa
Day Mahakumbh and fe-
licitation ceremony at
Beni Madhav Commu-
nity Hall located in Swa-
mi Vivekananda Nagar.
At 5 pm, the LS Speaker
will attend the felicita-
tion ceremony organised
on Bairwa Day at Sant
Maharishi Balinath Bha-
wan located in Prem Na-
gar in Kota city.
The 2015 batch
RAS officer,
Rajesh Daga,
has been appointed
as the Additional
Private Secretary to
Lok Sabha Speaker
Om Birla. Daga has
served for a long time
in the field in Kota
and Jhalawar. Before
his new appointment,
he was the Deputy
Director in WCD,
Kota. Moreover, he
has also served as
the Deputy Commis-
sioner in the Municipal
Commissioner’s office
in Kota. Rajesh has
also served as Sub-
Divisional Officer in
Bhawanimandi, SDO,
Kanwas, and as an
Assistant Collector in
Kota.
RAJESH DAGA
APPOINTED AS
ADDL PVT SECY TO
LS SPEAKER
He will participate
in various events
during his visit to
his hometown

JAIPUR, THURSDAY | DECEMBER 28, 2023
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power struggles
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o p e r a t i o n s ,
‘Saas, BahuAur
Flamingo’ emerges as a grip-
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deep into the complex dynam-
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nestled within the enchanting
backdrop of Runjh Pradesh.
Led by the formidable matri-
arch, Rani Ba (portrayed by
Kapadia), this series unravels
the entwined relationships and
unspokentensionsbetweenher,
her daughters-in-law Kajal
(Dhar)andBijlee(Talwar),and
theindependent-mindedShanta
(Madan), who crafts the fami-
ly’s signature product, Flamin-
go, a potent variant of cocaine.
While the show paints a
captivating picture of their
seemingly tranquil herbal and
doll-making business under
the guise of Rani Cooperative,
it unearths the unseen power
wielded by these women in the
shadows of their unconven-
tional enterprise.
This engaging series, reign-
ing as one of 2023’s most-
watched on OTT platforms
since its debut on May 5, com-
prises eight episodes, each a
testamenttotheintricatewebof
relationships, ambitions and
vulnerabilitieswithinthisrivet-
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However, it’s crucial to ac-
knowledge the potential ex-
ploitation depicted in the sto-
ryline. Despite its compelling
narrative, viewers can watch
‘Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo’
not just for entertainment but
alsotoraiseawarenessabout
therealities of such dynam-
ics and the consequences of
clandestine operations.
As the year draws to a
close,immerse yourself in
this gripping saga that en-
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and triumphs of these
women, offering a unique
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perspective on power,
relationships, and resil-
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showcasing
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learns new lessons about love, hope and friendship. Created by Melanie Halsall. Starring Nikki
Rodriguez, Sarah Rafferty, and Marc Blucas in the key roles. My Life With the Walter Boys, adapted by
Melanie Halsall from the book by Ali Novak, recognizes the tropes to make the love triangle land, but
not how to bring them to life. It may not break any new ground, but it’s a pleasant ride and the first
Wattpad adaptation done right. The series follows a blueprint that’s comfortable in its predictability
and calibrated to pluck all the customary notes, at times a little too self-consciously.
ARCHER: SEASON 14
Sterling Archer, a risk-taking spy, and his fellow agents indulge in amusing escapades. This
animated comedy explores their turbulent lives, which are filled with illicit activity, drug dealings,
and friendships. The first half of the season has breathed new life into the show and the new team
dynamics have an appeal that would certainly outlast the final eight episodes. For more than a
decade, Archer and company have had audiences laughing over the chaotic antics of the world’s
most ridiculous group of superspies. Season 14 looks to take the series out on its final set of mis-
sions, if the first four episodes are any indication, we won’t want to say goodbye by the end of it.
MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS
is an American monster television series created by Chris Black and
developed by Black and Matt Fraction for the streaming service Apple
TV+ based on Godzilla by Toho Co., Ltd. Produced by Safehouse Pictures,
Toho Co., Ltd., Milkfed Criminal Masterminds, Chris Black Broadcasting
System and Legendary Television, it is the sixth instalment and the
second television series in the MonsterVerse franchise. The series follows
members of the organization Monarch as they encounter Godzilla and
other monsters, known as Titans, throughout a half-century, following
the events of Godzilla (2014). Black serves as a showrunner.
FARZI
is an Indian Hindi-language black comedy crime
thriller television series created, produced and
directed by Raj DK, who also co-wrote the series
with Sita Menon and Suman Kumar. It stars Shahid
Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon, Raashii
Khanna and Bhuvan Arora, and tells the story of a
disillusioned artist who decides to make counterfeit
money. Farzi was expanded into a television series
in 2019. Principal photography began in Mumbai in
July 2021. Filming also took place in Alibaug, Goa,
Nepal, and Jordan. Sachin–Jigar and Tanishk Bagchi
composed the songs, while Ketan Sodha provided
the score. The series shares continuity with Raj DK's
spy series The Family Man. The eight-episode series
was released on Amazon Prime Video on 10
February 2023. Farzi received positive re-
views and emerged as the most-watched
Indian streaming series. By the end of
February 2023, Kapoor confirmed
that the show would return for a
second season.
Bolly To Holly
SCOOP
Scoop, a 2023 Indian Hindi-language crime drama stream-
ing television series created directed by Hansal Mehta
and Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul for Netflix. It stars Kar-
ishma Tanna, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Harman Baweja
in lead roles, along with Prosenjit Chatterjee, Tannishtha
Chatterjee Deven Bhojani in supporting roles. The
series is produced by Sarita Patil and Dikssha Jyote
Routray under the banner Matchbox Shots. The
series was released on Netflix on 2 June 2023.
The series is based on Jigna Vora's biographi-
cal memoir Behind Bars in Byculla: My
Days in Prison. It follows the real-life
story of crime journalist Jigna Vora who
was accused of the murder of mid-day
reporter Jyotirmoy Dey in June 2011.
‘Scoop’ is a story of a woman framed
for murder. Karishma Tanna played
the reporter who got entangled in the
politics of the underworld.
WRAPPING UP 2023
Unmissable OTT Series!
MADE IN HEAVEN 2
Made In Heaven is a 2019 Indian romantic drama
web series that premiered on Amazon Prime
Video on 8 March 2019. Produced by Excel
Entertainment, the series chronicles the
lives of Tara and Karan, two wedding
planners in Delhi running an agency
named Made in Heaven. The series
is Amazon Video’s fourth original
fictional Indian series and stars
Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jim
Sarbh, Shashank Arora, Kalki Koech-
lin and Shivani Raghuvanshi.
Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti cre-
ated the show, and they wrote it
with Alankrita Shrivastava. Akhtar,
Shrivastava, Nitya Mehra and
Prashant Nair served as direc-
tors for the nine episodes of the
first season. Work on the second
season was to begin in April 2020 but
was postponed due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Filming for the second season of the show
was wrapped in April 2022. The second season was
released on 10 August 2023.
In the dynamic landscape of
entertainment, the year 2023
has unfolded with a
captivating array of OTT series
that have gripped audiences
worldwide. City First brings to
you riveting dramas that
explore the complexities of
the human experience to
mind-bending science fiction
and laugh-out-loud comedies,
this year’s offerings have been
nothing short of spectacular!
THE NIGHT MANAGER
The Night Manager is a Hindi-language crime thriller television series created by Sandeep Modi, which
serves as a remake of the British television series The Night Manager (2016) based on John Le Carre's
novel of the same name. It stars Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sobhita Dhulipala, with Tillotama
Shome, Ravi Behl, and Saswata Chatterjee in supporting roles. In a thrilling addition to the world of Bol-
lywood series, “The Night Manager” released on February 17 2023 has swiftly claimed its position among
the top 10, captivating audiences with its impeccable storytelling, stellar performances, and a plot
laden with intrigue. Drawing inspiration from the espionage genre, this series offers a fresh perspective
on the cloak-and-dagger world, blending elements of suspense, drama, and an undertone of romance.
THE LAZARUS PROJECT: SEASON 2
George wakes up to find himself several months in the past before being recruited for the
Lazarus Project – a secret organization that turns back time when the world is under threat of
extinction. Created by Joe Barton. Series two jumps in right as we left off, at least in terms of
George’s perspective. By the end of the series, there’s another giant cliffhanger ending,
meaning the inevitable third outing has even more chaos to contend with – and, given what
a safe pair of hands series two has proved, this is no bad thing. If you somehow find yourself
with an excess of time, watching this series is an incredibly fun way to spend it.
THE RAILWAY MEN
The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984 is
a 2023 Indian Hindi-language his-
torical drama television miniseries
about railway workers who saved
many lives during a 1984 toxic
gas leak at the chemical company
Union Carbide India Limited's plant
in Bhopal. It is produced by YRF En-
tertainment (the streaming division
of Yash Raj Films) and stars R. Mad-
havan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu
and Babil Khan. Sunny Hinduja and
Juhi Chawla Mehta play supporting
roles. Filmed from December 2021
to May 2022, all four episodes of
the miniseries were released on
Netflix on 18 November 2023. The
gripping story and captivating VFX
will leave you hooked to the screen
and angry after knowing that the
tragedy could have been prevent-
ed. The way the industrial disaster
has been recreated is terrific, and
it is gut-wrenching to see many
innocent souls losing their lives. As
the people of Bhopal didn’t even
know what was happening around
them, they started fighting among
themselves, leading to absolute
chaos, and all these scenes will
move us to tears. On the whole, The
Railway Men is about the unsung
heroes who laid down their lives for
others during the Bhopal Gas Trag-
edy. The series majorly benefits
from its stupendous performances
from Kay Kay Menon, Divyendu
and Babil Khan.
is an American science fiction
drama television series cre-
ated by Ronald D. Moore, Matt
Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi and
produced for Apple TV+. The
series dramatizes an alternate
history depicting what would
have happened if the global
space race had never ended
after the Soviet Union suc-
ceeded in the first crewed Moon
landing ahead of the United
States. The title is inspired by
the lunar plaque left on the
Moon by the crew of Apollo 11,
which reads, in part, We Came
in Peace for All Mankind. For
All Mankind premiered on
November 1, 2019. The second
season was critically acclaimed
and was nominated for the TCA
Award for Outstanding Achieve-
ment in Drama. In July 2022,
the series was renewed for a
fourth season, which premiered
on November 10, 2023. A total
of seven seasons have been
planned by the writers. The se-
ries explores what would have
happened if the global space
race had never ended.
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he dazzling grand fi-
nale of the ‘Beauty
of Rajasthan’ beauty
pageant, hosted by
Maliram and Sons Entertain-
ment, concluded with a burst of
glamour and talent at Hotel
Ramada, Jaipur. Vishakha
Rathore emerged as the winner,
showcasing grace and beauty,
while Priya Chauhan and Ashi
Sharma claimed the titles of the
first and second runners up, re-
spectively. The event, graced by
IG Sandeep Singh Chauhan as
the chief guest and Bollywood
actor Jeetu Verma as the special
guest, featured 20 participants
who enthralled the audience
with their ramp walks and dance
performances.
Gourav Yogi, Founder and
Director of Maliram and Sons
Entertainment, expressed his de-
light in presenting awards like
Best Smile, Best Photogenic,
Best Confidence, Best Talented,
and Best Personality to deserv-
ing contestants.
The evening was illuminated
by colorful lights, DJ beats, and
spectacular dance presentations,
creating a vibrant atmosphere
that captivated the audience. A
grand fireworks display marked
the conclusion of the program,
and winners were promised ex-
clusive photo shoots and music
albums.
The organizers, Kapil Shar-
ma, Ravikant Sharma, and Pre-
rna Mandloi, expressed grati-
tude to the chief guests and par-
ticipants for making the ‘Beauty
of Rajasthan’ grand finale a re-
sounding success.
RASCLUB’S
SportingGlory
City First
n a celebra-
tion of
s p o r t i n g
excellence,
the RAS
Officers Institution host-
ed a Sports Prize Distri-
bution Ceremony at the
RAS Club in Jaipur re-
cently, where outstanding
winners were recognised
for their achievements.
PawanArora, CEO and
Managing Editor of First
India along with VP
Singh graced the occasion
as the Chief Guest.
Among the distinguished
guests attending the cer-
emony were RAS Club
President Gaurav Bajad,
ShaheenAli Khan and Dr
Praveen Kumar, who
joined in the festivities,
adding to the grandeur of
the occasion.
PawanArora expressed
his enthusiasm for the
event, stating, “It is truly
inspiring to witness the
dedication and talent
showcasedbythewinners
today. Sports not only fos-
ters a spirit of competition
but also instills valuable
lifeskills.Congratulations
to all the honorees; your
hardworkandpassionde-
serve every accolade.”
The ceremony not only
marked the recognition of
athletic prowess but also
emphasized the impor-
tance of fostering a vi-
brantsportsculturewithin
the RAS community, pro-
moting camaraderie and
healthy competition
among its members.
I
CULTURAL
KALEIDOSCOPE!
City First
he Shilp-
gram Utsav
in Udaipur
showcased
a cultural extravagan-
za, highlighting the
vibrant traditions of
North-Eastern and
Haryanavi folk cul-
tures. The event fea-
tured a captivating per-
formance of the tradi-
tional Haryanvi
Ghoomar dance, with
ten dancers expressing
the joy of rural Hary-
ana post-harvest. The
Meghalayan Wangala
dance stole the show
with a three-foot-long
drum, depicting the
prosperity of a bounti-
ful harvest. A North-
East fashion show un-
veiled unique designs.
The Shilpgram Utsav
celebrated India’s cul-
tural diversity, leaving
a lasting impression.
T
City First
n a noteworthy
development,
Joypur Love
Home unveiled
its innovative Smart Stu-
dio in Jaipur on Sunday,
solidifying its reputation
as a rising star in the real
estate sector. The Smart
Studio, spanning 412
square feet, promises af-
fordability, durability, and
cutting-edge features.
Amit Vijayvargiya, Man-
aging Director of Love
Home, highlighted the
project’s focus on creating
world-classamenities,em-
phasizing comfort, style,
and functionality in each
studio.
Rajveer Singh, Sales
President, emphasized
Joypur’s commitment to
crafting an environment
that integrates over 100
features and amenities,
fostering a harmonious
blend of well-being and
joy. Gaurav Sharma,
Godaln Gulf Founder
Member, pointed out the
investment potential of
Joypur Love Home’s
Smart Studio, offering not
just a home but a lucrative
stream of returns.
Bharat Mehra, General
Manager, outlined the pro-
ject’s scope, featuring two
and three BHK ultra-luxu-
ry smart homes, each me-
ticulously designed to ca-
ter to residents’ needs and
convenience. The Smart
Studio at Joypur Love
Home emerges as a realm
where dreams meet reality,
offering a perfect fusion of
comfort and luxury in a
412-square-foot oasis.
WHERE DREAMS TAKE SHAPE
I
SUNIL SHARMA
RUNWAY ROYALTY
IG Sandeep Singh Chauhan along with Chandmal Kumawat, Manoj Aman, KN Bhati, Pratap Singh,
Hansraj Sharma, Gourav Yogi, Prerna Mandloi, Kapil Sharma, Ravikant Sharma and Brijesh Pathak
Jeetu Verma and Gaurav Pratap crown the
winning beauty, Vishakha Rathore
Vishakha Rathore
During the programme
Laxman Das Vasvani, Kuldeep Vyas, Ashok Pareek, Vijay Kumar Vijayvargiya,
Amit Vijayverggiya, Vindo Saran, Pankaj Maheshwari and Mahesh Bohra
Pawan Arora felicitates the young minds,
as Praveen Kumar Meel and VP Singh applaud
Pawan Arora, VP Singh and Gaurav Bajad felicitate the awardees
Harayanavi Ghoomar
Wangala Dance of Meghalaya
MUKESH
KIRADOO
WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Jaipur National University Hospital achieves a healthcare
milestone with the inauguration of the state’s first Artificial
Intelligence-based CT Scan Machine. Dr Sandeep Bakshi, JNU
Chancellor, highlighted the significance of this advanced
technology, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize
diagnostics and enhance patient care. The Dual Energy
384 Slice CT Scan Machine, utilizing Artificial Intelligence,
enables rapid, high-resolution imaging, allowing for swift
and accurate disease detection. The Chancellor reaffirms
JNU Hospital’s commitment to providing accessible, high-
quality clinical services to the community.
In a festive spirit, Sanfort School in Mansarovar joyously
celebrated Christmas, bringing together students and
teachers for a memorable event. The festivities were
marked by the participation of enthusiastic students,
including Kavya Sharma and Kavish Sharma, who added
to the joyous atmosphere with their festive cheer. The
festivities likely included various activities, performances,
and decorations that contributed to creating a festive and
cheerful ambience within the school premises.
In a spectacular
display of talent,
young golf
sensation Shiksha
Jain secured the
third position in
the All India Junior
Boys and Girls
Championship
2023 at the historic
Poona Club Golf
Course. Competing
in the Category C
division, Shiksha’s
impressive three-
day performance,
marked by scores
of 10, 9, and 4 with
five Birdies on the final day, earned her a coveted Third
Position in her category nationwide. Her exceptional
achievement underscores her dedication to the sport
and positions her as a rising star in Indian golf, setting a
benchmark for aspiring athletes on the national stage.
City First
he Mahatma
Gandhi Uni-
versity of
Medical Sci-
ences, Sitapura, wit-
nessed a momentous oc-
casion on Wednesday as
the sixth convocation
ceremony unfolded. De-
grees were conferred
upon accomplished stu-
dents from various facul-
ties, including Medicine,
Hospital Administration,
Physiotherapy, Occupa-
tional Therapy and Nurs-
ing. The distinguished
trio of Chief Guest Emer-
itus Chairman Dr ML
Swarnakar, Chairperson
Dr Vikas Swarnakar and
President Dr Achal Gu-
latipresentedthedegrees,
illuminating the faces of
the proud graduates.
Addressing the gather-
ing, Dr ML Swarnakar
congratulated the degree
holders and emphasized
the significant responsi-
bility they now bear, urg-
ing them to fulfill it with
unwavering honesty. Dr
Vikas Swarnakar high-
lighted the importance of
service, sensitivity, and
compassion in conjunc-
tion with education for
providing optimal medi-
cal services.
The convocation wit-
nessed the presence of
esteemed individuals,
including Pro-President
Dr Vinay Kapoor, Chief
Advisor Dr Sudhir Sach-
dev, and various deans
from different colleges
under the university. The
event was graced by sen-
ior doctors, administra-
tive officers, and notable
personalities, creating a
moment of celebration
and reflection on the aca-
demic journey of the
graduates.
T
DEGREES OF EXCELLENCE
Dr Vikas Swarankar, Dr ML Swarankar and
Dr Achal Gulati felicitate during the ceremony
(L-R) Dr AK Sharma, Dr Achal Gulati, Dr Vinay Kapoor, Dr Sudhir Sachdev,
Dr M L Swarankar and Dr Vikas Chandra Swarankar
MUKESH
KIRADOO

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