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CM SHARMA FLAGS OFF DAILY BUS SERVICE TO AYODHYA
Ayodhya has now
become a major
cultural centre of
world, says CM
CHIEF MINISTER BHAJAN
LAL SHARMA, ON THURSDAY,
FLAGGED OFF RSRTC BUSES
GOING TO AYODHYA FROM 7
DIVISIONS INCLUDING JAIPUR
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
hief Minister
Bhajan Lal
Sharma, on
Thursday, flagged off the
roadways daily buses go-
ing to Ayodhya from 7
divisions including Jai-
pur by Rajasthan State
Road Transport Corpora-
tion from the CMR at
OTS. Sharma said that on
January 22, the grand
Ram temple was conse-
crated in Ayodhya.
“On this occasion, the
state government had an-
nounced that air service
to Ayodhya and bus ser-
vice from seven divisions
of the state would be
started. In the same se-
quence, after starting the
air service for Ayodhya,
today bus service for
Ayodhya has also been
started from 7 divisions
including Jaipur. Lord
Shri Ram resides in our
every pore and he is the
centre of faith of crores
of Indians. Today Ayod-
hya has become a major
cultural centre of the
world,” Sharma said. P8
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma distributes food packets to pilgrims as he
flags off RSRTC bus service from Jaipur to Ayodhya on Thursday.
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India-Qatar friendship ascends to new heights!
First India Bureau
Doha
India-Qatar ties are grow-
ing “stronger and strong-
er” and both sides are
looking at collaborating
infuturisticsectors,Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
said on Thursday follow-
ing his talks with Qatari
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin
Hamad Al-Thani that
came days after the Gulf
nation freed 8 former In-
dian Navy personnel who
were sentenced to death.
Modi described his meet-
ing with the Emir as
“wonderful” and said
ways to deepen coopera-
tionacrossvarioussectors
were discussed.
The discussions cen-
tred around bolstering
bilateral relations, with a
focus on deepening coop-
eration in areas of trade
and investment, energy,
space, cultural and peo-
ple-to-people ties. “They
also discussed recent re-
gional developments in
West Asia and empha-
sized the importance of
upholding peace and sta-
bility in the region and
beyond,” it said. Follow-
ing the meeting, the Qa-
tari prime minister hosted
a dinner for PM Modi.
(L-R) PM Narendra Modi meets Qatari delegation after his ceremonial reception in Doha on Thursday. PM Narendra Modi with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
l PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Emir
of Qatar after eight Navy veterans freed
l Modi concludes Qatar visit and invites
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim to visit India
MODI TO ADDRESS
‘VIKSIT BHARAT
VIKSIT RAJASTHAN’
VIRTUALLY TODAY
PM Naren-
dra Modi
to address
‘Viksit Bharat Viksit
Rajasthan’ pro-
gramme on Febru-
ary 16 virtually.
Modi will also inau-
gurate, dedicate to
nation and lay the
foundation stone of
multiple develop-
ment projects worth
over `17,000 crore
in Rajasthan. P8
India-Qatar
ties are
growing
“stronger
and stronger”.
NARENDRA MODI, PM
RATHORE FILES RS NOMINATION
BJP’s Madan Rathore files his nomination for the Rajya Sabha election to Principal Secretary
Mahaveer Sharma in the presence of CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, Dy CMs Diya Kumari and Prem
Chand Bairwa and BJP National Vice President Vasundhara Raje in Jaipur on Thursday. P8
‘Unconstitutional'
Supreme Court strikes down electoral bonds scheme, says it violates RTI
Moni Sharma
New Delhi
The Supreme Court on
Thursday struck down
the electoral bond scheme
that allows anonymous
donations to political par-
ties by purchasing elec-
toral bonds from the State
Bank of India (SBI), say-
ing anonymous electoral
bonds violated citizens’
right to information. A
five-judge Constitution
bench headed by CJI DY
Chandrachud delivered 2
separate but unanimous
verdicts on pleas chal-
lenging the scheme.
Calling electoral bonds
‘unconstitutional’, the top
court said, “Infringement
of the voter’s right to
knowisnotproportionally
justified by saying black
money is being curbed.
Pronouncing the verdict,
CJIsaidtheschemeisvio-
lative of freedom of
speechandexpressionun-
der Article 19(1)(a) of the
Constitution. “Contribu-
tions are also made to
parties which are not sub-
stantially represented.
Contributions of quid pro
quo are not a show of po-
litical support,” SC said.
Five-judge Constitution bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud, (L-R) Justices JB Pardiwala, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai and Manoj Misra.
According to Election
Commission data,
28,030 electoral
bonds worth over
`16,437.63 crore
were sold between
2016 and 2022
STATE BANK OF INDIA TO SUBMIT REPORT
BY MARCH 6 AND ECI MARCH 13: SC BENCH
The SC asked the SBI to submit a report on
the electoral bonds and details of the ones
encashed by political parties to the ECI by
March 6. It also asked the poll body to publish the
data received on electoral bonds on its website by
March 13. The apex court asked the political parties
to refund the amount to the voters thereafter.
ABOUT
BOND
ELECTORAL
The electoral
bond scheme
was pitched as
an alternative to cash
donations made to political
parties as part of efforts to
bring transparency in the
political funding
According to the
provisions of the
scheme, electoral
bonds may be purchased
by any citizen of India
or entity incorporated or
established in the country
An individual
could buy bonds,
either singly
or jointly with other
individuals, they were
encashed by an eligible
political party through
an account with an
authorised bank
The details of
the electoral
bonds were
not recorded on the
document. Further, one
could buy any number of
bonds, there was no cap
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NC TO FIGHT LOK SABHA POLLS
ALONE IN J&K, SAYS ABDULLAH
In yet another setback for INDIA bloc,
National Conference Chief Farooq
Abdullah on Thursday said his party
would contest LS election alone. P5
ED SUMMONS MAHUA MOITRA
IN FEMA CONTRAVENTION CASE
The ED has summoned TMC leader
and former Lok Sabha MP Mahua
Moitra for questioning in a FEMA
contravention case on February 19.
JOURNALIST HEEREN JOSHI
MADE CM’S MEDIA ADVISOR
The State government on Thursday
appointed journalist Heeren Joshi as
the media advisor of Chief Minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma. P8
EX-JHARKHAND CM SOREN
REMANDED IN JC TILL FEB 22
Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has
been remanded to judicial custody till
Feb 22 in PMLA case associated with
an alleged land scam on Thursday.
Raj govt shifts
11 IAS among
4 dist collectors
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
Two days after Rajasthan
govt transferred 33 IAS
officers, including 8 dis-
trict collectors and giving
additional charges of 11
IAS on Tuesday, the State
govt on Thursday shifted
11 IAS officers including
4 district collectors, and
gave additional charge to
1. In the previous list, IAS
Inderjeet Singh was trans-
ferred to the post of RHB
Commissioner. Now he
will retain this post but as
an additional charge, he
has been given post of IT
Commissioner again. P2
Delhi Police orders 30k
teargas shells from BSF
First India Bureau
New Delhi/Chandigarh
Delhi Police has placed
orders for over 30,000 tear
gas shells, as the force pre-
pares to prevent Punjab
farmers from entering the
nationalcapitalunder‘Dil-
liChalo’protest.Hundreds
of farmers marching from
Punjab have been stopped
atstate’sborderwithHary-
ana near Ambala. Mean-
while, Union Ministers
PiyushGoyal,ArjunMun-
da, Nityanand Rai and
Punjab CM Bhagwant
Mann held a meeting with
farmer leaders, in Chandi-
garh late Thursday.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
l Protesting farmers block
rail tracks in Punjab, begin
the ‘rail roko’ andolan
l Government suspends
internet in parts of Punjab &
Haryana till February 16
l ’Bharat Bandh’ on Feb 16
as farmer, trade unions an-
nounce nationwide strike
Farmers block railway tracks
in Amritsar on Thursday.
1.33 CRORE PEOPLE SET
WORLD RECORD IN
‘SURYA NAMASKAR’
On Surya Saptami, over 1.33
crore people, including students,
have created a world record by
participating in Surya Namaskar
programme organised in govt and
non-govt schools in Rajasthan on
Thursday. (Top) Pratham Bhalla
presents provisional certificate
of world record to Madan Dilawar
in presence of Naveen Jain,
Avichal and Ashish Modi in
Jaipur on Thursday. P3
SANTOSH SHARMA

ORGAN DONATION WORKSHOP
ACS Singh vows to help State create record
First India Bureau
Jaipur
he Additional
Chief Secretary
of Medical and
Health Department
Shubhra Singh said that
Rajasthan is a state of
Bhamashahs and donors.
“Donating is ingrained in
the culture of Rajasthan.
Public awareness regard-
ing organ donation has
increased and Rajasthan
tops the country in taking
the pledge for the same,”
Shubhra Singh said.
Singh was addressing
the state level organ dona-
tion and transplant orien-
tation workshop organ-
ized at Rajasthan Interna-
tional Centre onThursday
on behalf of the Medical
and Health Department.
Shesaidthatabout25per-
cent of the citizens above
18 years of age in the state
have taken a pledge to do-
nate organs, which is a
record in itself.
ACS Shubhra Singh speaking at the organ donation workshop organized at the Rajasthan
International Centre located in Jaipur on Thursday.
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RAJASTHAN 02
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Minorstudentgangraped;NEET
aspirantamongfourarrested
Accused contacted the 16-yr-old victim through social media
Bhanwar S Charan
Kota
A case of gang rape of a
16-year-old coaching
student has come to light
in Kota. In this case, the
police have arrested four
boyspreparingforNEET.
One of the accused boys
had fraudulently called
the victim to his flat.
After this, he along
with his three friends
gang-raped the minor
and the police have not
disclosed the identities of
these boys.
The incident took
place in the Kunhadi po-
lice station area of Kota.
ASP Uma Sharma in-
formed that the victim is
a resident of UP and has
been living in Kota for
about a year and prepar-
ing for NEET. The inci-
dent occurred on Febru-
ary 10 and the case was
registered on February
13. The victim’s state-
ment was taken and after
investigation, all four ac-
cused were caught from
the city’s Landmark area
on Wednesday.
It has come to light
that the victim had be-
friended a boy from UP
through social media 15-
20 days ago. During their
conversation, he told the
girl that he was preparing
for NEET and lives in a
rented flat in the Land-
mark area.
On February 10, the
accused boy called the
minor victim to meet
him in his flat where his
three friends were also
present and then the four
procedded to gang-rape
the victim.
Minor crushed under MC
commissioner’s car, dies
Justice Bhandari nominated
as Exec Chairman of SLSA
First India Bureau
Ajmer
An accident happened
with the Ajmer Munici-
pal Corporation commis-
sioner’s car on Thursday
when the commissioner’s
car crushed a child at
Madar Gate resulting in
the death child. However,
at the time of the inci-
dent, the commissioner
was at the general body
meeting. The deceased
child Ajmal (13), had
come with his mother
from Lucknow to Ajmer
for treatment.
After attending the
general meeting of Mu-
nicipal Corporation,
Commissioner Deshal
Dan was dropped by his
driver outside Gandhi
Bhawan and later the
driver was taking the car
back from Madar Gate
when accident occurred.
Eyewitnesses said that
the car driver drove away
after hitting the handi-
capped child. The child
was rushed to a nearby
hospital but was declared
dead on arrival.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Govern-
ment has nominated high
court judge Justice Pan-
kaj Bhandari as the Ex-
ecutive Chairman of Ra-
jasthan State Legal Ser-
vicesAuthority. Principal
Secretary Law Gyan
Prakash Gupta said that
as per the notification,
justice Bhandari will
hold this post from the
date of assuming charge
till his retirement.
The Welfare Society
of Former Judges- Ra-
jasthan congratulated
Justice Pankaj
Bhandari on being ap-
pointed as Executive
Chairman, said Dr Pad-
am Kumar Jain.
Hectic lobbying in
SGST to get posting in
important branches
5.32 crore voters
register for Lok
Sabha polls; 15L in
18-19 age group
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
With the presentation
of Vote on Account in
the State Commercial
Tax Department-SGST
and the lifting of the
ban on transfers by the
State Government, the
push for transfers is in
full swing.
The eligible aspirants
have put in all their
strength for the Enforce-
ment or Audit branches,
which are considered
prime positions in the
department, to reach the
post of Deputy Commis-
sioner in theAdministra-
tion. It is considered im-
portant in the depart-
ment, not only the exist-
ing ones but also the of-
ficers who became Dep-
uty Commissioners after
getting promotions, have
tried their level best to
reach the post of Deputy
Commissioner of Ad-
ministration.
According to informa-
tion received from relia-
ble sources, two Deputy
Commissioners working
in the Enforcement
Branch of the depart-
ment have shown great
interest in the transfers.
It is also bein speculated
that one of these Deputy
Commissioners is quite
experienced in working
for years in various posts
in the Anti-Evasion
Branch of the State Com-
mercial Tax department.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
More than 5.32 crore vot-
ers have been registered
for Lok Sabha general
elections with more than
15 lakh young voters
added in the 18-19 age
group. There has been a
9.48% increase in the
number of voters com-
pared to 2019 Lok Sabha
elections and 9.7% in-
crease in registration of
women voters compared
to 2019 elections. More
than 5 crore 32 lakh vot-
ers have been registered
in the state.
With reference to the
qualification date of
January 1, 2024, voter
lists were published on
8 February 2024.
Coaching horror
ACB CAPTURES DISCOM LINEMAN RED HANDED,
FOR ACEPTING A BRIBE OF `10,000 IN ALWAR
Jitendra Kumar in ACB Custody
on Thursday.
Alwar: ACB Alwar
arrested Jitendra
Kumar Technical
Assistant (Lineman), Badhor,
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam
Limited, District Khairthal-Ti-
jara while taking a bribe of Rs
10,000 from the complainant
on Thursday. The complain-
ant had lodged a complaint
with Alwar unit of ACB that
the employee demanded Rs
20,000 in lieu of not paying
VCR of the domestic connec-
tion. The complaint was veri-
fied and a trap was laid and
Jitendra Kumar was arrested
and Rs 10,000 was taken
from the complainant.
CHITTORGARH ASI BOOKED BY ACB FOR TAKING
BRIBE OF `40,000 WITH VIDEO PROOF
The Chittorgarh ACB has registered a case against
ASI Premaram Jat of Bhainsrodgarh police station
after examining a video of him taking bribe from the
complainant. The complainant had registered a complaint
with ACB Chittorgarh on February 12 and had made a
video of the ASI taking bribe and gave it to ACB. ACB ASP
Kailash Singh Sandu took immediate action after investiga-
tion. A case has been registered against the accused under
the provisions of PC Act. Complainant Ladu Lal Salvi had
given a complaint of the ASI taking bribe of Rs 40,000. The
accused sought bribe in lieu of weakening the case against
the complainant’s nephew and destroying evidence.
AVIL & TRAMADOL
INJECTIONS SEIZED
IN JPR OPERATION
Medicines are
being sold
indiscriminately
without license. Com-
missionerate of Food
Safety and Drug Con-
trol took action at two
places in Jaipur and
found heaps of medi-
cines. Under the direc-
tion of Drug Controller
Rajaram Sharma,
teams conducted
raids in Muhana and
Sanganer and found
medicines at the place
of Trilok Sharma who
was practising in a fake
manner in Muhana.
The team found 3100
Avil injections & 100
tramadol injections. In
Sanganer action was
taken at the place of
one Pawan Kumar
where 2100 Avil injec-
tions were confis-
cated by the team for
selling them without
licence. A Case has
been registered under
NDPS act of the IPC
with the police.
Cops counsel student,
foil suicide attempt
First India Bureau
Kota
Jawahar Nagar police in
Kota save a coaching stu-
dent from committing
suicide in his hostel. Su-
perintendent of Police
City Sharad Chaudhary
said that on Thursday
that they got information
about a student being
locked in room of Ma-
havir Nagar First Hostel.
The 19-year-old from
Madhya Pradesh was liv-
ing in Kota for the last
one year and preparing
for IIT. He did JEE
coaching in Kota till July
2023 and after that has
been in Kota. He did not
open the door of the room
since Thursday morning,
after which the warden
informed the police.
On receiving informa-
tion, police immediately
reached the hostel and
after persuasion, got the
door opened. The student
was distressed and was
counselled.
The police had saved
a student from
suicide few days ago
as well after
recieving a tip-off
from UP’s Cyber cell
Courtesy meetings
Members of the Rajasthan
Police Service Council
met Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma on Thursday at
Chief Minister’s residence at
OTS in Jaipur. The delegation
was led by Council President
Ram Nivas during the
courtesy meet with the Chief
Minister. Meanwhile, the
Council members also met
DGP UR Sahoo at the PHQ in
Jaipur on Thusday as well.
ACS, Medical and
Health, Shubhra
Singh said that the
infrastructure for
organ donation is
being strengthened
and our endeavour is
to make the process
of organ donation
and transplantation
simple, easy and
accessible for every
citizen of the State
Actor Mukesh Khanna meets Governor and CM
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Famous actor Mukesh
Khanna who has acted
in serials like Mahab-
harat & Shaktiman met
Governor Kalraj Mishra
in Raj Bhawan on
Thursday. Later, Khan-
na also met CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma.
Khanna also saw the
Constitution Park situ-
ated in Raj Bhawan and
said that till now he had
only read the Constitu-
tion but the experience
of seeing it was unique.
Khanna went around
the various sections of
the park and saw the
various sculptures say-
ing that Constitution is a
reflection of our culture
and termed it as a unique
heritage of the country.
Mukesh Khanna visiting the constitution park in Raj Bhawan.
Kalraj Mishra speaking with Mukesh Khanna on Thursday. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma with Mukesh Khanna in Jaipur on Thursday.
CRIME
ROUNDUP
11 IAS including
4 dist collectors
transferred
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The State government
onThursdayshifted11
IAS officers including
4districtcollectors,and
gaveadditionalcharge
to one.
z Inderjeet Singh:
Commissioner, IT
along with additional
charge of Housing
Board Commissioner
z Shivprasad Nakate:
MD, RIICO
z Sushma Arora- MD,
Rajasthan Cooperative
Dairy Federation
z Ngikya Gohain- Joint
Secretary, Administra-
tive reforms department
z Iqbal Khan- Com-
missioner, Medical
Education department
z Sanchita Vishnoi-
Secretary, State Elec-
tion Commission
z Narayan Singh- MD
Rajfed, Jaipur
COLLECTORS
z Shruti Bhardwaj:
District Collector Deeg
z Hanuman Mal Dhaka:
District Collector Dudu
z Sharad Mehra:
District Collector Neem
ka thana
z Artika Shukla: Dis-
trict Collector Khairthal-
Tijara

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ON INSTRUCTIONS OF DY CM DIYA KUMARI...
Campaign to make city free of tourism touts
First India Bureau
Jaipur
he Tourism de-
partment has
started an in-
tensive campaign to-
wards making the capital
Jaipur free
from ‘lap-
kas’ or
quack.
In the
campaign
started on the instruc-
tions of Deputy Chief
Minister Diya Kumari,
action is taken at major
monuments, railway sta-
tions and bus stands un-
der which 25 men have
been arrested in the last
one and a half month.
Additional Director
Rashtradeep Singh and
Deputy Director of Tour-
ism Assistance Force
Narayan Bajiya are lead-
ing the operation.
On the direction of
Dy CM Diya Kumari
and Principal Secre-
tary, the campaign is
being run to create
awareness in the state
to ensure a respectable
and safe environment
for tourists, especially
women tourists.
Tourist guides at Al-
bert Hall, Hawa Mahal,
Jal Mahal and Amer
Fort in Jaipur were con-
tacted and at the same
time, shopkeepers in the
vicinity were made
aware of the objective
of the campaign.
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
Central Goods and Ser-
vices Tax Department
(CGST) has succeeded in
uncovering GST evasion
of Rs 1.50 crore by raid-
ing two real estate devel-
opers of Jaipur.
Anti-Evasion Team of
CGST Commissionerate,
Jaipur received secret in-
formation about non-pay-
ment of GST payable on
JointDevelopmentAgree-
mentforpurchaseoflands
at Riddhi Raj Builders
located atAmrapali Marg,
Vaishali Nagar and Upas-
ana Builder, Bapu Nagar
in the city. After primary
verification of info, the
search action started on
Wednesday. During the
action, builders accepted
their mistake before the
officials & deposited `34
lakh on spot. The officers
who went to take action
have also seized some
documents from both the
builders, which will be in-
vestigated in detail. It is
believed that more revela-
tions will emerge.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The bonding of two wom-
en, Mayor Dr Somya and
Commissioner Rukmani
Riar, is changing the pic-
ture of Greater Corpora-
tion. The effect of their
bonding is palpable in the
field, whether it is about
cleanliness or hard work
of the officers. Seeing the
hardworkingstyleofboth
the women, even the of-
ficers are not lagging be-
hind & they are sweating
profusely in field. This is
the reason why picture of
JMCG slowly changing.
In the public hearing in
Murlipura zone, both of
them heard the problems
of people. One woman of-
ficer gone door-to-door to
take feedback while the
other is working to bring
JMCG in top ranking.
BharatDixit
Jaipur
EduMinMadanDilawaron
Thursday released the re-
sults of the examination of
Class10and12ofOctober-
Nov 2023 stream-2 of Raj-
asthan State Open School
held in the month of Dec-
Jan in auditorium of Raj
School Education Council
in Education Complex.
Under this, the result of
Class10was60.79%&that
of Class 12 was 62.29%. In
the male category, Sachin
Meena of Dausa stood first
in Class 10 with 75.6%
marks and in Class 12,
Manish Prajapat of Churu
stood first in the entire state
with 79.4% marks. In the
women’s category, Dimple
Khatik (Rajsamand) stood
first in Class 10 with 73.80
% marks and in Class 12,
Priyanka Jat (Chittorgarh)
came first in the entire state
with 74.8% marks.
Abhishek Shrivastava
Jaipur
The construction of a guest
house at Rajasthan Interna-
tional Center (RIC) is
caught between JDA and
RIC as it has been learnt
that now JDA has imposed
the ban on construction of
the guest house. As per
sources JDA won’t be
spending any amount on
construction of the guest
house. Notably more than
65%constructionworkhas
been completed by now
and Rs 21.33 crore have
been spent on this project.
Two basements and G +3
construction have been
erected and project was
started during the tenure of
thepreviousCongressgovt.
In the first phase 44
rooms are being construct-
ed with an expenditure of
Rs42crore.Thefoundation
stoneoftheprojectwaslaid
down in the year 2022 on
October 6th.
Officials during the action and counseliing near Hawa Mahal in Jaipur on Thursday.
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RAJSETSWORLDRECORD
1.33 cr people perform Surya Namskar
On initiative of Rajasthan Nursing Council, 60,000 nurses from 400 nursing institutions performed Surya Namaskar. SANTOSH SHARMA, MUKESH KIRADOO
First India Bureau
Jaipur
On the occasion of
Surya Saptami, more
than 1.33 crore people,
including students,
have created a world
record by participating
in the mass practice
program of Surya Na-
maskar organized in
government and non-
government schools of
Rajasthan on Thursday.
This world record has
been recognized by the
Rajasthan Edition of the
World Book of Records,
London.
Expressing happiness
over this special
achievement, Education
Minister Madan Dila-
war expressed his grati-
tude to the students,
teachers, parents, public
representatives, institu-
tion heads and people
from different sections
of the society who par-
ticipated in making it
successful.
Vice President of
World Book of London
– Rajasthan Pratham
Bhalla presented the
provisional certificate
of this world record to
Dilawar at Indira Gan-
dhi Panchayati Raj In-
stitute on Thursday.
On this occasion,
Secretary of School
Education Department
Naveen Jain, Commis-
sioner of Rajasthan
School Education
Council and State Proj-
ect Director Avichal
Chaturvedi and Director
of Secondary Education
Ashish Modi and other
officials were present.
Students performing Surya Namaskar at Mahatma Gandhi Govt
School in Malviya Nagar in Jaipur on Thursday.
Kalicharan Saraf & others perform Surya Namaskar at Mahatma
Gandhi Govt School in Malviya Nagar in Jaipur on Thursday.
Madan Dilawar doing
Surya Namaskar at
Chaugan Stadium in
Jaipur on Thursday.
Dr Somya Rukmani Riar
Madan Dilawar during the release
of result on Thursday.
IN BRIEF
Jaipur: In a notification
by state govt, the Board
of Secondary Education,
Ajmer and all its offices
and services related to its
activities have been de-
clared as essential servic-
es till April 12, 2024.
Mahesh Kumar Sharma,
Dy Secy to the Govt of
the Home Dept, said that
the state government has
included these services as
essential services and has
banned strikes in these
services till April 12.
Jaipur: 11 IAS officers
will go to LBSNAA in
Mussoorie for induction
training programme. Dur-
ing this, their addl charge
will be with other officers.
Babu lal Goyal will look
after the addl charge of
the post of Vishram Mee-
na, Seema Sharma will
look after the addl charge
of Hridayesh Sharma,
Pratham Ragini Damor
will look after addl charge
of MI Chauhan’s post.
RBSE, related offices
declared ‘essential’
11IAStovisitMussoorie
forinductionprogramme
Ex-min Malviya,
more Congmen
to join BJP today
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
Ex-Min and Congress’
tribal leader Mahend-
rajeet S Malviya and
about four more prom-
inent Cong leaders are
likelytojointheBJPon
Friday, as per political
sources. Malviya will
formally join the BJP.
The leaders will fly
from Jaipur to Delhi by
special plane afternoon
and join BJP in Delhi.
Two leaders are said to
be from the Jaipur rural
area and the name of
oneleaderfromMewar
region is also coming
forward. Malviya had
missed Sonia Gandhi’s
nomination for Rajya
Sabha on Wednesday.
Malviya and other trib-
al leaders, likely to join
BJP, were present in
Beneshwar Dham dur-
ingPrezMurmu’svisit.
CGST teamuncoversGSTevasion of `1.5
crattworealestate companiesin Jaipur
JDAbansconstructionofRIC
guesthouse;`21crwasted?
Results of Raj Open School released
JMCGMayor,Commissionerbondwell
Condolence
meet
Advocate SK Singh consoles
Justice MN Bhandari during
the condolence meeting
held in the memory of
the latter’s mother in
Jaipur on Thursday.
Nexus between govt machinery & pharma firms?
Pankaj Soni
Jaipur
The previous Congress
governmentwasapparently
verykindtothetraderssell-
ing death in name of medi-
cine. The situation was
such that during these five
years, board to control spu-
rious medicines found 738
medicines to be of substan-
dard grade in sample test-
ing, but legal action was
takenandchallanpresented
only in 90 cases.
Laxitywasshownintak-
ing action against firms re-
latedto89medicineswhich
were directly found to be
fake in sample test. Of
these, investigation of 64
medicines has not been
completed till now while
challan presented only in
25 out of 89 cases.
The slow pace of probe
during Cong govt points
towards a nexus between
govt machinery and phar-
ma firms. In previous
govt, responsibility of
medical dept was first
with Raghu Sharma and
later with Parsadilal Mee-
na. However, pace of
probe in these cases re-
mained the same.
Of 738 spurious drugs cases, 528
put on back burner in Cong Raj
Due to lax attitude of
previous Cong govt
investigation of 89 fake
drug cases went slowly
Exclusive During testing of samples of medi-
cines for BP, sugar, blood thinner
and vitamin pills they were
found to be either of lesser
potency than the prescribed
standards or fake. Similar was
the case with medicines taken
for cough and headache.
PILLS FOR BP, SUGAR FOUND TO BE FAKE

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TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
However many holy words you
read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if
you do not act on upon them?
BUDDHA
Some people are recipe for chaos at the
cost of nationalism! They shut their eyes to
our phenomenal, unstoppable growth, rise
of infrastructure, rise of our reputation, rise of our
passport value. They ignore everything and engage in
the pernicious design of running down the country.
They do it by the way of orchestration, in a designed
manner, they disseminate information which is
frustrating, which we know to be wrong.
Vice President of India @VPIndia
The country’s first Helicopter
Emergency Medical Service
(HEMS) is being started from
Uttarakhand, where a helicopter will be
deployed at AIIMS Rishikesh so that if any
accident occurs in an area of 150 km,
that person will be immediately taken to
the hospital through helicopter.
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
@JM_Scindia
IN-DEPTH
SC VERDICT THAT’S
GOOD FOR HEALTH
OF DEMOCRACY
he Supreme Court’s decision to strike down
the electoral bonds scheme carries significant
ramifications for political entities. Without
alternative measures from the government, the ruling
promisestounveiltheintricatenexusbetweenpolitical
partiesandcorporateinterests,enhancingtransparency
as mandated by the Court. Mandating the disclosure of
electoral bond details purchased by donors since the
court’s interim order passed inApril 2019 by the State
Bank of India to the Election Commission further re-
inforces this commitment to transparency. The pur-
chasers of these bonds enjoyed anonymity. Petitioners
questioned this anonymity. The EC has been ordered
to publish the details on its website by March 31, 2024.
This verdict serves as a litmus test for political par-
ties committed to upholding integrity in public affairs
and recognising the vital role of transparency in dem-
ocratic governance. With no cap on corporate dona-
tions it was alleged that the scheme encouraged crony
capitalism. The government defended the scheme for
the use of legitimate funds in political financing.
T
SYMBOL OF DIVERSITY
IN DISTANT ABU DHABI
heinaugurationofaSwaminarayansect’stem-
pleinAbuDhabimarksasignificantmilestone
in religious and cultural harmony. Unlike its
counterpartsinglobalcitieslikeLondon,Houston,and
Toronto, this temple holds a unique distinction—it’s
the first to grace anArab country. Prime Minister Nar-
endra Modi, while celebrating this momentous occa-
sion, reiterated the ethos of embracing diversity as
India’s strength. His words, resonating with sincerity,
reflect a genuine commitment to secular principles.
Notably, the temple’s construction epitomizes in-
clusivity. Situated on land donated by a Muslim king
and crafted by a Christian architect, it symbolises the
essence of secularism. The overwhelming response
witnessed at the Zayed stadium underscores the pro-
found diplomatic im-
pact of this event.
Beyond its impor-
tance of India’s
strengtheningtieswith
theArab nations at the
expense of Pakistan,
PM Narendra Modi’s
visit to Abu Dhabi
holds political impli-
cations.Particularlyin
the southern states of
Kerala and Tamil
Nadu where the BJP’s
presence is negligible
but which boast a sub-
stantial expatriate
population in theArab
nation, making them a
significant electoral
constituency. Addi-
tionally, the UAE’s
position as India’s top
remittance source am-
plifies the political
dividendsofinitiativeslikeintroducingtheUnifiedPay-
ments Interface (UPI) or digital payments system.
As the BJP seeks to strengthen its foothold in the
southern states, leveraging the goodwill generated
from such initiatives could prove instrumental. The
temple’s inauguration not only fosters religious and
cultural harmony and enriches Indo-Arab ties but it
also opens avenues for political capital, underscoring
the interconnectedness of diplomacy, culture and do-
mestic politics on the global stage.
T
Notably, the temple’s
construction
epitomizes
inclusivity. Situated
on land donated by a
Muslim king and
crafted by a
Christian architect,
it symbolises the
essence of
secularism. The
overwhelming
response witnessed
at the Zayed stadium
underscores the
profound diplomatic
impact of this event
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BENEATH THE
SURFACE
Examine the physical
structure of brain cells as
deeply as you want, and
there is no hint at the fact
that the brain produces a
3-D image of the world.
Nor does a close examina-
tion of specific brain areas
explain how we convert
invisible photons, the
quanta of light, into sight,
the vibration of air into
sound, and so on through
all five senses.
What lies beyond physical-
ism and its almost total
dominance in science? No
one can predict, although
a paradigm shift is inevita-
ble, because of the objec-
tions just raised, and many
more. We don’t even know
what a thought is or have
the ability to predict what
our next thought will be.
For now, here are some
quotations from a thinker
who looked to the mind’s
farthest horizon and
beyond. His name was
Vasistha, a Vedic sage
writing many centuries
ago, but almost eerily
anticipating the most far-
seeing speculations in
current cosmology.
WHYYOURBRAINISN’T
EXPERIENCINGANYTHING
ven as we
pass through
a golden age
for brain sci-
ence,onlythe
futurewilldeterminewheth-
erthewholefieldisbasedon
an unproven assumption,
namely,thatonceyouunder-
stand the brain, you under-
stand the mind. At best, the
notion that Brain=Mind is
touch and go. When you try
tofigureoutwherethoughts,
feelings, and sensations
come from, you find your-
self in a strange domain
filledwithmirrors,illusions,
and a shaky grasp of reality.
The mind is harder to hunt
down than the mythical uni-
cornbecause,withthemind,
thehunterandthehuntedare
the same.
This frustrating obstacle
has led to speculation that
swings between two ex-
tremes: At one extreme,
occupied by strict materi-
alists, consciousness is
pure illusion created by
brain chemistry. At the
other extreme, occupied by
anyone who doesn’t really
want an explanation, con-
sciousness is a given that
defies exploration, much
as water is a given to a fish.
Must the riddle of the
mind remain a riddle? For
answers, relying on
Brain=Mind is a dead end,
even though that’s the po-
sition adopted wholesale
by neuroscience. The com-
plexity of the human nerv-
ous system is fascinating,
but the mind doesn’t need
the brain in order to exist.
Consciousness preceded
all living things by being
fundamental in creation.
Over the past decade or
so, the notion that con-
sciousness is innate in the
universe, as built-in as
gravity, has gained in stat-
ure. Some leading cosmol-
ogists are circling back to
the insights of quantum
pioneers like Max Planck
and Erwin Schrödinger.
Planck declared that it was
impossible to “get behind
consciousness,” meaning
that consciousness can’t be
explained by referring to
anything more primal.
Schrödinger held that con-
sciousness cannot be sub-
divided; there is only one
consciousness, even
though it appears to be sub-
divided into billions of in-
dividual minds. To use an
honored analogy from the
Vedanta tradition in India,
pure gold can be made into
countless objects, but in es-
sence, they are all gold.
Quantum physics is a
two-edgedsword,however,
whenitcomestoexplaining
themind.Itsprincipleshave
been used to justify a con-
scious universe or not, de-
pending on the perspective
of the thinker who is wield-
ing the theory.The predom-
inant aim is always to res-
cue the materialist (now
generallycalledphysicalist)
viewpoint. A sharp break is
all but impossible even
amongfar-seeingphysicists
and neuroscientists.
On the sidelines, the
physicalist view is steadily
eroding even without the
thorny issue of conscious-
ness to contend with. It is
agreed among quantum
theorists that subatomic
particles are essentially
mathematical constructs,
withnofixedpropertiesthat
resemble tangible objects.
So how did rocks, clouds,
mountains, and trees get
their physical properties?
How do we get from math-
ematics,whichhasnophys-
ical properties, to the hard-
ness of granite and the
sweetness of strawberries?
It’s a classic example of
“you can’t get there from
here.” Physicalism isn’t ap-
plicable to the mind.Atoms
and molecules can’t think,
and the human brain con-
sists of nothing but ordi-
nary organic molecules that
are shuffled around not
very differently from heart
or liver cells. This obvious-
ness of this objection is so
glaring, you wonder how it
can be denied. Making the
brain the source of the mind
is like making the colors on
Rembrandt’s palette the
source of his genius.
The fallacy of physical-
ism runs much deeper even
than this. Why is oxygen
gaseous while iron is hard?
A glance at the periodic
chart of the elements re-
veals that an iron atom is
larger than an oxygen atom,
but this fact has nothing to
do with hardness. Because
they are the first two ele-
ments in the periodic chart,
you might suppose that hy-
drogen and helium are gas-
es, but the third element is
lithium, a soft, silvery met-
al. That is unpredictable
from the lithium atom,
much less why it should be
medically effective for bi-
polar disorder.
Examine the physical
structure of brain cells as
deeply as you want, and
there is no hint at the fact
that the brain produces a
3-D image of the world.
Nor does a close examina-
tion of specific brain areas
explain how we convert
invisible photons, the
quanta of light, into sight,
the vibration of air into
sound, and so on through
all five senses.
What lies beyond physi-
calism and its almost total
dominance in science? No
one can predict, although a
paradigm shift is inevitable,
because of the objections
just raised, and many more.
We don’t even know what
a thought is or have the
ability to predict what our
next thought will be. For
now, here are some quota-
tions from a thinker who
looked to the mind’s far-
thest horizon and beyond.
His name was Vasistha, a
Vedic sage writing many
centuries ago, but almost
eerily anticipating the most
far-seeing speculations in
current cosmology.
l “The entire universe is
forever the same as the
consciousness that dwells
in every atom, even as an
ornament is non-different
from gold.”
l “Cosmic consciousness
alone exists now and ever;
in it are no worlds, no cre-
ated beings. That con-
sciousness reflected in itself
appears to be creation.”
l“This consciousness is not
knowable: when it wishes
to become the knowable, it
is known as the universe.”
l “The world exists because
consciousness is, and
the world is the body of
consciousness.”
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
Over the past decade or so, the notion that
consciousness is innate in the universe, as built-in
as gravity, has gained in stature. Some leading
cosmologists are circling back to the insights of
quantum pioneers like Max Planck and Erwin
Schrödinger. Planck declared that it was
impossible to “get behind consciousness,” meaning
that consciousness can’t be explained by referring
to anything more primal. Schrödinger held that
consciousness cannot be subdivided; there is only
one consciousness, even though it appears to be
subdivided into billions of individual minds
E
DEEPAK
CHOPRA
The writer is MD,
FACP, FRCP founder of the
Chopra Foundation,
a non-profit entity for
research on well-being
and humanitarianism,
and Chopra Global

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I&B MINISTER’S ADVICE
Innovate options for broadcasting: Thakur
PTI
New Delhi
nion Minister
Anurag Thakur
on Thursday
made a strong pitch for
exploring innovative op-
tions of broadcasting
such as Direct-to-Mobile
to ensure wider reach of
content to all strata of the
society and also become
self-reliant in the sector.
Inaugurating the an-
nual Broadcast Engi-
neering Society Expo
here, Anurag Thakur
also stressed the need for
encouraging indigenous
research and develop-
ment by nurturing scien-
tific talent and fostering
partnerships between
industry and academia.
“New Direct to Mo-
bile (D2M) technologies
offer exciting content
possibilities for terres-
trial broadcasting not
only to television but
also on handheld devic-
es such as mobile
phones, notepads on any
where, anytime basis,
and that too without the
need of Internet,” the
I&B Minister said.
“We must explore and
embrace innovative op-
tions of broadcasting
like Next Gen broad-
casting which shall not
only ensure wider reach
to cater to all strata of
our society but also
serve as a catalyst for
ever evolving user expe-
rience,” Thakur said.
Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur visits at 28th international conference & exhibition on broadcast
& media technology - ‘BES EXPO 2024’, at Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi, on Thursday. PTI
U
INDIA 05
Farmers agitation continues
Shocking:StirplannedtobringdownModi’sgraph
First India Bureau
New Delhi/Chandigarh
It seems that the farmers’
agitationhasbeenplanned
to “bring down the graph
of PM Narendra Modi”.
The statement of one of
the farmers leaders bears
testimony to this.
Bharti Kisan Union
(Ekta Sidhupur) chief
Jagjit Singh Dallewal,
one of the agitating or-
ganisations, has made a
statement against PM
Modi, which has raised
questions on the intention
of the ongoing protest.
A video has gone viral
in which Dallewal is say-
ing that the farmers’ pro-
test has been launched to
bring down the graph of
PM Modi’s popularity.
“PM Modi’s graph has
gone too high after Ram
Mandir... there is very lit-
tle time... we need to
bring down his graph...,”
Dallewal is heard saying
in this viral video.
As people suffer due to stir, a farmer leader’s statement raises questions on intention of their protest
Ludhiana: Some
trains on the Delhi-
Amritsar route were
diverted on Thursday after
farmers squatted on tracks
at many places in Punjab
over the Haryana Police’s
action against ‘Delhi Chalo’
protesters. Farmers staged
dharnas at several toll plazas
and forced authorities to not
charge the commuters a toll
fee. Some farmer bodies had
given the call for a four-hour
‘rail roko’ protest at several
places in Punjab. Farmers
began their stir around 12
pm by squatting on rail
tracks at several places. As
farmers are sitting on the rail-
way tracks at several places
on the main Delhi-Amritsar
route, railway authorities
diverted the routes of the
trains via Chandigarh (for
Delhi side) and Lohian Khas
(for Amritsar and Jalandhar
side), an Indian Railways
spokesperson said.
New Delhi: After Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s video on rising graph of PM Narendra Modi
went viral, rival BJP and Congress parties have expressed their views on the issue.
The BJP did not directly attack the farmer leader for his comments against Modi but
said that the PM’s graph is already very high for a long period of time due to his honesty, work
and people’s blessings. “He is a world leader,” BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said and
noted the homecoming of seven Indian nationals from Qatar. They were on the death row in
Qatar on alleged espionage charges before their sentence was commuted to jail terms. They
were later released following India’s intervention. Prasad also referred to Modi’ trips to Abu
Dhabi and Qatar to make his point about his global recognition. Meanwhile, Congress said
that if any farmer displays his political leanings he should not be considered an anti-national.
TRAINS DIVERTED AS FARMERS SQUAT ON RAILWAY TRACKS IN PUNJAB
‘MODI GRAPH’: BJP POINTS TO PM’S POPULARITY, CONG SUPPORTS FARMERS
COMMUTERS FACE
INCONVENIENCE AS
SINGHU BORDER
REMAINS CLOSED
New Delhi:
Carrying lug-
gage, while
accompanying their
little children, sev-
eral commuters faced
difficulties as the Sin-
ghu border remained
closed for traffic for
the third consecutive
day on Thursday in
view of the farmers’
protest. Some people
also had to cross the
Delhi-Haryana border
on foot while carrying
their little children in
arms. The restrictions
in areas around the
Delhi-Haryana border
points, which have
been fortified with
metal barricades and
concrete blocks to stop
farmers from enter-
ing the city, came into
effect on Tuesday, the
day the march began.
Chandigarh/New Delhi: The farmers have devised
innovative tactics to counter these escalated secu-
rity efforts. They took to the skies, flying kites as a
strategic move to disrupt the drones' operation, tangling
their rotors and limiting the effectiveness of the tear-gas
firing zone. Additionally, the protesters donned goggles to
protect themselves from the effects of the tear gas. When
faced with the physical barriers of cement blocks on the
roads, the farmers showcased their resolve by manually
dragging away the blocks and even using tractors to clear
their path, undeterred in their march towards Delhi.
Kolkata: West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar,
who had fallen sick on Wednesday after getting
caught in a scuffle
between police and BJP
supporters at Taki in North
24 Parganas district, is still in
ICU. “Sukanta Majumdar is in
ICU under saline support at a
private hospital in Kolkata as
he has vomiting tendencies.
He needs to rest for some time in order to recover fully,”
said Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly,
Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday. Majumdar received injuries
on his chest, ribs and waist during the scuffle.
Chandigarh: The
Union Home Ministry
has ordered suspen-
sion of telecom services
in Shutrana, Khanauri and
Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab
on Friday in the wake of
Bharat bandh call by farmer
unions. Earlier, in neigh-
bouring Haryana mobile
services were suspended.
TELECOM SERVICES HIT
IN PUNJAB AREAS TOO
AGITATING FARMERS DEVISE CREATIVE TACTICS
OF FIGHTING DRONES WITH KITES
WB BJP PRESIDENT SUKANTA MAJUMDAR IN ICU
Farmers gather at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border during their protest march, near Ambala,
on Thursday. PTI
AnotherjolttoI.N.D.I.A.bloc:
Now,FarooqtogosoloinJK
PTI
Srinagar
The National Conference,
biggest regional party of
Jammu and Kashmir, on
Thursday announced it
would contest the forth-
coming Lok Sabha elec-
tions and possible assem-
bly polls in the Union
Territory “on its own”.
This was announced
by the party president and
Lok Sabha MP Farooq
Abdullah here. It comes
as yet another setback to
the I.N.D.I.A. bloc as
well as the regional
PAGD alliance. “Elec-
tions will happen and I
think both assembly and
Parliament elections will
be held together.
“As far as seat sharing
is concerned, I want to
make it clear that the Na-
tional Conference will
contest elections on its
own. There are no two
views about it,”Abdullah
told reporters here.
Suvendu Adhikari leaves for Sandeshkhali
along with three other legislators of BJP
Agencies
Kolkata
After a sit-in-dharna at the por-
ticooftheWestBengalAssem-
blyinprotestagainstthesuspen-
sionoffiveBJPMLAs,Oppo-
sitionleaderSuvenduAdhikari
on Thursday left for Sand-
eshkhali, the trouble-torn area
of North 24 Parganas. Nearly
19 places in and around
Sandeshkhali are under pro-
hibitory orders, which were
imposed on Wednesday.
BJP MLA Nand Kishore Yadav is Bihar Speaker
Agencies
Patna
Veteran BJP MLA Nand
Kishore Yadav was
‘unanimously’elected as
the Speaker of Bihar
state legislative assem-
bly here on Thursday.
Deputy Speaker Ma-
heshwar Hajari, who had
initiated the process of
election in the house, an-
nounced the election of
Yadav for the post.
Chief Minister Nitish
Kumar, who is also the
leader of the house, and
the leader of the opposi-
tion in the assembly
Tejaswi Prasad Yadav
escorted Nand Kishore
Yadav to the Speaker’s
chair after his election.
Priyanka to join
BJNY today in
Uttar Pradesh
PTI
New Delhi
Congress leader Pri-
yanka Gandhi Vadra
will on Friday join the
Bharat Jodo Nyay
Yatra led by Rahul
Gandhi as it enters Ut-
tar Pradesh in the even-
ing. She will join her
brother in Chandauli
in Uttar Pradesh, after
the yatra enters the
state from Bihar, ac-
cording to the sources.
Former Congress
chief Rahul Gandhi is
leading the Bharat
Jodo Nyay Yatra
from Manipur to
Mumbai. The yatra is
currently in Bihar.
Ajit Pawar faction is
the real NCP, says
Maha Speaker
PTI
Mumbai
AjitPawar-ledgroupisthe
real NCP when two fac-
tions emerged in the party
in July 2023, Maharashtra
Speaker Rahul Narwekar
on Thursday held. Nar-
wekar started reading out
his ruling on disqualifica-
tion petitions filed by the
warring factions led by
deputyCMAjitPawarand
his uncle Sharad Pawar on
Thursday evening.
Farooq Abdullah at presser in
Jammu Kashmir, on Thursday.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Dy CMs Samrat Choudhry and Vijay
Sinha greet newly elected Bihar Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav.
NITISH GREETS LALU
IN BIHAR ASSEMBLY
Patna: Day after
parting ways with
Mahagathband-
han (Grand Alliance) and
returning to NDA fold, CM
Nitish Kumar on Thursday
exchanged pleasantries
with RJD chief Lalu Prasad
in Bihar assembly. It hap-
pened when Lalu, along
with wife Rabri Devi, son
Tejashwi Yadav and two
candidates of Rajya Sabha
Manoj Kumar Jha and
Sanjay Yadav, was going
to the chamber of returning
officer at Vidhan Sabha.
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Rohit, Jadeja hit tons; Sarfaraz shines on debut
Agencies
New Delhi
ohit Sharma
and Ravindra
Jadejaslammed
hundreds while
debutant Sarfaraz Khan
announced his arrival on
the big stage with a fluent
half-century to power In-
dia to 326/5 at stumps on
day one of the third Test
against England here on
Thursday.
With India reduced to
33/3 inside the first hour
of play, Rohit (131 off
196) and Jadeja (110 not
out) steered the ship
through choppy waters
with a 204-run partner-
ship for the fourth wicket.
After the pair was sepa-
rated, Sarfaraz slammed
an entertaining 62 off 66
on debut to push India
past the 300-run mark.
For England, Mark
Wood (3/69) vindicated
his selection as Eng-
land’s second pacer with
a two-wicket burst in the
morning, accounting for
Yashasvi Jaiswal (10)
and Shubman Gill (0),
whileTom Hartley (1/81)
got the better of Rajat
Patidar (5) to leave India
tottering.
R
Young people hate corruption because they feel cheated by nepotism: V-P
First India Bureau
New Delhi
“Corruption and patron-
age are the worst killers
of young innovative
minds, and antithetical to
merit and stability”,
stressed the Vice-Presi-
dent Jagdeep Dhankhar
while addressing the
125th Founders Day cel-
ebrations of the Hindu
College, University of
Delhi on Thursday.
He further empha-
sized, “Young people
hate corruption because
they feel cheated by nep-
otism, favouritism”.
Lauding recent re-
forms in the governance
ecosystem, Dhankhar
highlighted that power
corridors have now been
fully sanitized of cor-
rupt elements, and a
transparent, accounta-
ble system is in place.
Now is a time when
meritocracy prevails
and youth can aspire
and fulfill their dreams
and fully exploit their
potential, he added.
In his address,
Dhankhar stressed that,
“equality before law is
the most inalienable fea-
ture quintessential to
democratic govern-
ance”. Referring to re-
cent developments, he
said, “now no one is
above the law, the long
arm of law is reaching to
everyone particularly to
those who never thought
they will be held ac-
countable to law.”
Asserting the impor-
tance of respecting rule
of law, VPstated “respect
for law is respect for na-
tionalism, respect for law
is respect for democracy
and respect for law is re-
spect for meritocracy,
respect for law is curbing
corruption.”
Calling upon those in
positions of power and
authority, Dhankhar em-
phasized, “it is the prime
obligation of all particu-
larly those in positions of
power and authority to
set an example by show-
ing respect to law”.
Underlining India’s
economic rise during
the last decade,
Dhankhar said that, “A
decade ago our country
was taken to be part of
fragile five, a burden on
the global economy...
but now we are among
the big five global econ-
omies of the world”.
VicePresidentJagdeep DhankharspeaksataneventatHinduCollegeinNewDelhi,onThursday. PTI
All4BJPnominees,including
chiefNadda,filenominations
First India Bureau
New Delhi
All four BJP nominees
from Gujarat, including
party president J P Na-
dda, on Thursday filed
their nomination papers
here for the upcoming
Rajya Sabha polls, which
are likely to go unop-
posed as no other party
has fielded candidates.
Besides Nadda, the rul-
ing BJP has nominated
party leader from Godhra,
Jashvantsinh Parmar, dia-
mond baron Govind
Dholakia another lead-
er Mayank Nayak.
Sincenootherpartyhas
fielded candidates and
Thursday being the last
day to file nomination pa-
pers, these four BJP nom-
ineesarelikelytobeelect-
ed unopposed. Now, of
these 4 Rajya Sabha seats,
two are held by the BJP
while others by Congress.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and State BJP President CR Patil
felicitate BJP President JP Nadda, in Gandhinagar, on Thursday.
RAILWAYMINVAISHNAW
SUBMITSNOMINATION
Bhubaneswar: Union
Minister Ashwini
Vaishnaw on Thurs-
day filed his nomination
paper as a BJP candidate for
the third Rajya Sabha seat
from Odisha. Vaishnaw sub-
mitted his papers to Rajya
Sabha Election Returning
Officer Abanikanta Patnaik in
the Odisha Assembly prem-
ises. He submitted 2 sets
of paper. BJD announced
its support for Vaishnaw’s
candidature in the RS polls,
as it had done in 2019.
UP: 8th BJP CANDIDATE
FILES NOMINATION
Lucknow: An eighth
BJP candidate on
Thursday filed nomi-
nation for the Rajya Sabha
elections in UP, setting the
stage for a contest with the
Samajwadi Party on Febru-
ary 27. Sanjay Seth, a local
industrialist and former SP
leader who joined the BJP in
2019, filed his nomination in
the presence of Deputy Chief
Minister Keshav Prasad
Maurya, state party president
Bhupendra Chaudhary and
other senior leaders.
MAHA’S SIX RAJYA SABHA CANDIDATES FILE
NOMINATIONS INCLUDING ONE FROM MVA
Mumbai: A total of six candidates, including five from
the ruling MahaYuti alliance, and one of the Opposi-
tion Congress filed their nomination papers for the
upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections here on Thursday.
They are: Ashok S. Chavan, Dr. Medha Kulkarni and Dr. Ajit
Gopchhade (Bharatiya Janata Party), Praful M. Patel (Na-
tionalist Congress Party) and Milind M. Deora (Shiv Sena), all
belonging to the ruling MahaYuti. The Opposition Maha Vikas
Aghadi’s lone Congress candidate and Dalit leader Chan-
drakant D. Handore also submitted his nomination papers.
NDA CANDIDATES FILE
NOMINATION PAPERS
Bengaluru: BJP
leader Narayansa
Bandage and Ku-
pendra Reddy, from the
JD-S filed their nomina-
tions as the candidates
of the NDA for the Rajya
Sabha on Thursday.
Karnataka BJP President
Vijayendrawas was also
present on the occasion.
TWO RJD CANDIDATES
FILE NOMINATIONS
Patna: Rash-
triya Janata Dal
candidates Manoj
Kumar Jha and Sanjay
Yadav on Thursday filed
their nomination papers for
Rajya Sabha polls in the
presence of party president
Lalu Prasad. Prasad was
accompanied by his wife
ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi.
Rajya Sabha Elections
5 killed, 18 injured by
a missile strike in the
Russian city: Officials
Agencies
KYIV, Ukraine
A missile strike on the
Russian city of Belgorod
near the Ukraine border
on Thursday killed five
people, including a child,
and injured 18 others, a
Russian official said. It
was the latest in exchang-
es of long-range missile
and rocket fire in Rus-
sia’s war on Ukraine.
Hours earlier, Russia
fired two dozen cruise
and ballistic missiles at a
broad area of Ukraine,
hitting multiple regions
after a midnight strike in
Ukraine’s northeast
killed five people in an
apartment building, au-
thorities said.
Five of the 18 people
injured in Belgorod, a
city of around 340,000
people, were children,
regional Gov. Vyache-
slav Gladkov said on Tel-
egram. Tass news agency
reported that 15 people
were hospitalized.
A shopping center and
a school stadium were hit
in Belgorod, according to
Roman Starovoit, the
governor of Russia’s
Kursk region, which is
next to Belgorod. “There
are many casualties: dead
and wounded,” he said.
CRUCIAL READ
Dravid to remain head
coach till T20 World
Cup, says Jay Shah
New Delhi: Rahul
Dravid will continue to
remain in the position of
India’s head coach till the
upcoming T20 World Cup
2024 in June this year,
confirmed BCCI secretary
Jay Shah. Dravid’s contract
ended after the ODI World
Cup final last year.
Japan slips into
recession, becoming
4th-largest economy
New Delhi: Japan’s
economy is now the
world’s fourth-largest after it
contracted in the last
quarter of 2023 and fell
behind Germany. Japan’s
economy was the second
largest until 2010. Japan’s
nominal GDP totalled USD
4.2 trillion last year.
Bright sunshine as
Kashmiris brace up for
snow, rain from Feb 17
New Delhi: Despite
clear sky and bright
sunshine on Thursday,
people in Kashmir are
bracing up for moderate to
heavy snowfall forecast to
start from February 17 till
February 21. The MeT has
forecast moderate to heavy
snowfall in Kashmir.
SC allows withdrawal
of 8 petitions against
UAPA, approach HC
New Delhi: The
Supreme Court on
Thursday allowed eight peti-
tions that challenged
various aspects of India’s
anti-terror law, the Unlawful
Activities Prevention Act, to
be withdrawn to enable the
petitioners to approach the
respective high courts.
Court to hear plea
against Hindu prayers
in Gyanvapi cellar
Varanasi: A Varanasi
court fixed February 28
as the date for hearing the
Gyanvapi Masjid committee’s
plea against the recently
allowed puja in a cellar of the
mosque, the Hindu side
counsel said. The mosque
committee moved the court
challenging the verdict.
BJP functionary
hacked to death in
TN’s Madurai district
Chennai: BJP Madurai
OBC wing secretary
was hacked to death on
Thursday by unidentified
persons near Ring Road in
Madurai. The deceased is
identified as Sakthivel (40).
As per police, Shakthivel
was riding on a bike along
Ring Road near toll plaza.
Tamil superstar Kamal
Haasan to contest
Lok Sabha elections
Chennai: Superstar
Kamal Haasan, who is
also President of Makkal
Needhi Maiam (MNM), will
be contesting the upcoming
Lok Sabha polls either from
Coimbatore or Chennai.
Haasan‘s party, MNM has
being sanctioned with the
symbol of a battery torch.
Hezbollah says Israel
will ‘pay the price’
after deadly attack
Agencies
Beirut
Hezbollah said on Thurs-
day Israel would pay “the
price” for killing 10 peo-
ple including five chil-
dren in southern Leba-
non, the deadliest day for
Lebanese civilians in
four months of hostilities
across the Lebanese-Is-
raeli border.
An Israeli strike killed
seven people in the city
of Nabatieh late on
Wednesday, including
three children, sources in
Lebanon said. It followed
an earlier attack that
killed a woman and her
two children in the vil-
lage of al-Sawana at the
border.
“The enemy will pay
the price for these
crimes,” Hezbollah poli-
tician Hassan Fadlallah
told Reuters. “The resist-
ance will continue to
practice its legitimate
right to defend its peo-
ple.” Several of the
armed Lebanese group’s
fighters were also killed
in separate strikes on
Wednesday, including on
Nabatieh, according to
the group and security
sources.
CANADA,AUSTRALIA,
NZCALLFORIMMEDIATE
CEASEFIREINGAZA
Sydney: The leaders
of Canada, Australia
and New Zealand
on Thursday called for an
immediate humanitarian
ceasefire in Gaza, accord-
ing to a joint statement
released in response to re-
ports about Israel’s planned
military operation in Rafah.
“We are gravely concerned
by indications that Israel is
planning a ground offen-
sive into Rafah. A military
operation into Rafah would
be catastrophic,” the state-
ment by the prime ministers
of the three countries said.
“An immediate humanitar-
ian ceasefire is urgently
needed.”
Private US Moon Lander Launched
A moon lander built by Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines was launched from Florida on Thursday on
a mission to conduct the first U.S. lunar touchdown in over a half century and the first by a privately owned spacecraft.
Mob tries to storm
police station
after cop sacked
in Manipur
Agencies
New Delhi
Hundreds of people came
out in Manipur’s Kuki-
Zo tribes-dominated
Churachandpur district
today to protest against
the suspension of a head
constable after a selfie of
him with “armed miscre-
ants” went viral.
Police said there is ten-
sioninthedistrict.Protest-
ers were seen surrounding
the office of the Superin-
tendentofPolice,demand-
ing the reinstatement of
the head constable, who
took the selfie in a bunker
of “armed miscreants”.
India’s captain Rohit Sharma celebrates his century with Ravindra Jadeja on the first day of the
third cricket test match between India and England, at Niranjan Shah Stadium, in Rajkot, Thursday.
People gather near ambulances at a damaged site of what security
sources said was an Israeli strike in Southern Lebanon on Thursday.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense said air defense systems destroyed
14 missiles over the Belgorod region launched by Ukraine.

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Life is full of unexpected twists and turns and
that is what makes it beautiful. Of course,
acceptance is a critical part of it.
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THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Postal Reg No. JPC/004/2022-24
Tributes pour in for Kamal Kumari Bhandari
Justice MN Bhandari, Justice NK Jain, family members of Justice Bhandari and others during
the condolence meeting held in memory of late Kamal Kumari Bhandari at Subodh Public
School in Jaipur on Thursday. NAIM KHAN
Rajendra Rathore, Kunjilal Meena and others during the
condolence meeting held at Subodh Public School in Jaipur.
Pawan Arora
consoles Justice MN
Bhandari during
the condolence
meeting held in
the memory of the
latter’s mother in
Jaipur on Thursday.
Several dignitaries paid tributes to late Kamal Kumari Bhandari,
the mother of Justice MN Bhandari during a condolence
meeting held at Subodh Public School on Thursday.
He further directs to appoint
Departmental Officers in
Ayodhya to ensure hassle-free
travel for pilgrims
CM also instructs officials to
register all travellers heading to
Ayodhya from state ensure
apt arrangements for them
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
on Thursday flagged off
the daily roadways bus
service to Ayodhya from
seven divisions and in-
structed the officials to
ensure apt arrangements
for passengers. He said
that department officers
should be appointed to
ensure arrangements in
Ayodhya also, so that the
visitors do not face any
kind of problem.
After chanting of man-
tras and worship, Sharma
flagged off the buses go-
ing to Ayodhyadham. He
distributed kits of food
items including Ganga-
jal, Sunderkand, and
other items to all the pas-
sengers and applied tilak
and wished the passen-
gers a happy journey.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
A national convention of
BJP will be held in Pra-
gati Maidan, Delhi on
February 17-18 ahead of
the LS elections. PM Na-
rendra Modi will address
the meeting. CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma will leave for
Delhi today for the meet-
ing. A strategy regarding
the LS polls will be dis-
cussed. During this, ap-
proximately 600 promi-
nent BJP leaders from
Rajasthan will participate
which include the CM,
BJP State President CP
Joshi, BJP MLAs, Dist
Prezs, dist in-charge, Un-
ion Mins from Rajasthan
will also attend the meet.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Congress President GS
Dotasra said that the par-
ty will support the call of
bandh by farmers for
their demands, including
a legal guarantee of min-
imum support price for
their crops.
“Farmers have called
for a bandh today. The
Congress has also decid-
ed to support the farmers’
strike call. We will re-
main with farmers’
movement while ensur-
ing that there is no vio-
lence, no damage to any
government property,”
Dotasra told reporters at
a press conference.
“The three black laws
were imposed on farmers
for benefit of a few in-
dustrialists and not for
benefit of farmers,” he
said. State Congress in-
charge Sukhjinder Rand-
hawa said that Congress
will support farmers’
strike with ‘heart soul.’
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Former CM Ashok
Gehlot said that electoral
bonds are a big scandal in
the nation and the Su-
preme Court’s decision
declaring electoral bonds
unconstitutional is ‘his-
toric a welcome step.’
The senior Congress
leader’s reaction came
after the SC in a land-
mark judgement annulled
electoral bonds scheme
ahead of LS polls. “The
SC’s decision declaring
electoral bonds unconsti-
tutional is historic and a
welcome step. Electoral
bonds worked to increase
corruption. This ended
the transparency of po-
litical donations and di-
rectly benefited the rul-
ing BJP,” Gehlot told re-
porters here.
ANI
New Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla on Thursday inau-
gurated a two-day na-
tional symposium on
“Routing and Rolling of
Higher Education Sys-
tem: A National Perspec-
tive of NEP2020” organ-
ized by Akhil Bharatiya
Rashtriya Shaikshik Ma-
hasangh in New Delhi.
On this occasion, OM
Birla, referring to the
democratic governance
structure of the nation,
said that in India’s jour-
ney of 75 years, the na-
tion has made great pro-
gress in industrial pro-
duction, space, agricul-
ture, nuclear, energy, and
many such areas.
He added that the
country is manufacturing
everything from mobile
phones to fighter planes
and has entered the era of
self-reliance.
Mentioning the rapid
development of the coun-
try, Speaker Om Birla
said “The vision of the
government for the next
25 years under the lead-
ership of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi is to
make India a developed,
capable, and prosperous
nation. These achieve-
ments have established
India as an important
economic power in the
world.”
Aishwary Pradhan
Jaipur
BJP’s Rajya Sabha can-
didates Madan Rathore
and Chunnilal Garasia
filed their nominations
on Thursday. During this,
40 MLAs including
BJP’s National V-P and
former CM Vasundhara
Raje and CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma were present.
BJP leader Rajendra
Rathore told media,
“Nominations of both the
candidates have been
filed today. There is eve-
ry possibility that the
election will be held un-
opposed. Despite having
surplus votes, only two
candidates were fielded
as horse trading is the na-
ture of Congress and not
of BJP.” He added that
Congress sent a candi-
date who has no knowl-
edge about geography of
Raj. “No Congress leader
from Raj spoke in RS.
Whereas BJP’s RS MPs
have always advocated
for Rajasthan,” he said.
Dinesh Dangi
Jaipur
Congress leader Sonia
Gandhi, who filed her
nomination for RS from
Rajasthan,
gave impor-
tant infor-
mation in
her nomina-
tion papers.
There is information
about her having prop-
erty in Italy. Total worth
of propert is Rs 12.53 cr.
The papers show that
she has 88 kg of silver
and 1267 grams of gold
and jewellery, three big-
has of agricultural land in
Dera Mandi village of
Delhi. She doesn’t have
any two wheeler or four
wheeler vehicle of her
own. A case is pending
against her in the Na-
tional Herald case.
LordShriRamresidesin
ourhearts:CMSharma
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma addresses the gathering after flagging off the Roadways buses from 7 divisions
including Jaipur to Ayodhya from OTS in Jaipur on Thursday. Dr PC Bairwa, Jogaram Patel, CP Joshi,
Kalicharan Saraf, Balmukund Acharya, Jitendra Gothwal, Sreya Guha, Nathmal Didel others were present.
On January 22, the grand
inauguration of the Ram
Mandir took place in
Ayodhya. State govt
had announced
commencement of air
bus services from all 7
regions of Raj to
Ayodhya. Following the
initiation of air services ,
bus services have now
also been initiated from
seven regions including
Jaipur to Ayodhya.
BHAJAN LAL SHARMA,
CHIEF MINISTER
CM, CP Joshi and
others in Delhi today
for nat’l conference
Poll affidavit: Sonia
owns assets
worth `12.53 cr
First India Bureau
New Delhi
PM Narendra Modi
will address the 'Viksit
Bharat Viksit Rajasthan'
programme today at 11
AM via video conferenc-
ing, said the Prime Min-
ister's Office (PMO) in a
statement on Thursday.
During the pro-
gramme, Prime Minister
will inaugurate and lay
the foundation stone of
multiple development
projects worth over Rs
17,000crore,
added the
statement.
The pro-
g r a m m e
will be
o r -
gan-
ised
at about 200 places
across all districts of Ra-
jasthan, with the main
programme held at
Jaipur. The state-wide
programme will witness
the participation of lakhs
of beneficiaries of vari-
ous government
schemes. The pro-
gramme will also be
joined by CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma, other Ministers,
MPs, MLAs and local-
level representatives.
PROJECTS WORTH`17,000 CR TO BE DEDICATED IN MEGA EVENT
z PM Modi will inaugu-
rate National Highway
projects worth more
than Rs 5,000 crore in
Rajasthan.
z He will also inaugurate
the 6-Lane Greenfield
Udaipur Bypass to decon-
gest Udaipur City.
z Additionally, PM Modi
will inaugurate various
road infrastructure pro-
jects in Jhunjhunu, Abu
road, and Tonk districts.
z Strengthening rail
infrastructure, he will
dedicate to the nation and
lay the foundation stone
of eight important railway
projects worth around Rs
2,300 crore.
z PM Modi will also lay
the foundation stone and
dedicate to the nation
important solar projects
worth around Rs 5,300
crore in Rajasthan.This
includes the NLCIL Bars-
ingsar Solar Project and
a 300 MW Solar Power
Project of NHPC LTD
under CPSU Scheme
Phase-II (Tranche -III) at
Bikaner district.
z He will also dedicate to
the nation power transmis-
sion sector projects worth
more than Rs 2,100 crore.
z PM Modi will lay the
foundation stone of multi-
ple projects worth around
Rs 2,400 crore including
projects under Jal Jeevan
Mission aimed at provid-
ing clean drinking water.
z Additionally, he will
dedicate Indian Oil’s LPG
bottling plant at Jodhpur,
which will generate em-
ployment and cater to the
LPG needs of the region.
PM to virtually address ‘Viksit Bharat
Viksit Rajasthan' programme today
Congtosupportfarmers’strike
withheartsoul:SSRandhawa
Gehlot hails SC’s decision on
electoral bonds as ‘historic’
Country enters era of self-reliance: Om Birla
BJP’sRSMPshavealways
advocatedforRaj,sayleaders
Sukhjinder Randhawa and Govind Singh Dotasra address a press
conference at PCC Headquarters in Jaipur on Thursday.
SANTOSH SHARMA
Ashok Gehlot condoles the demise of late Pt Kailash Chandra Sharma,
the grandfather of Yogesh Sharma at the latter’s residence in Dausa
on Thursday. Tikaram Jully and Rafeek Khan were also present.
CP Joshi congratulates Madan Rathore and Chunnilal Garasia before
their nomination filing for RS at the State Assembly in Jaipur on
Thursday. Vasundhara Raje and others were also present.
CONGRESS TO GIVE FINANCIAL AID OF `5 LAKH
TO FAMILY OF DECEASED YUVA MITRA GUPTA
PCC has announced that party will extend
financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the family
of deceased Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Mitra volunteer
Rajkumar Gupta. Party’s
Raj Incharge Sukhjinder
Randhawa said that
the cheque will be soon
handed over to his family.
Former CM Ashok Gehlot
consoled the family of late
Gupta, a Yuva Mitra, at his
residence in Lalsot, Dausa on Thursday. GS Dotasra,
Tikaram Jully, Mamta Bhupesh, and others were present.
Om Birla during the inaugural ceremony of the National
Symposium on Higher Education and NEP organised by ABRSM
in New Delhi on Thursday.
ANAND IS CM’s MEDIA COORDINATOR, HEEREN MEDIA ADVISOR
The State govern-
ment on Thursday
appointed journalist
Heeren Joshi as the media
advisor of Chief Minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma. A
native of Alwar, Joshi has
worked as an editor with a
media house and has a long
experience in the field of
journalism. He is also known
to be a prolific writer and
an orator. Recently, he had
been to Ayodhya and had
written several articles along
with making videos. He
has been associated with
RSS for long. With appoint-
ment of a young journal-
ist to a top post, there is
enthusiasm among young
scribes. Anand Sharma was
also appointed as media
coordinator of the Chief
Minister. Anand, who is an
advocate by profession, has
a long working experience in
the BJP and since last two
months he has been manag-
ing the media related ac-
tivities of the CMO. Sharma
started his political journey
with ABVP and held several
positions in the BJP along
with media related profiles in
the past. Chief Minister Bha-
jan Lal Sharma on Thursday
officially included Sharma
in his team. Meanwhile, CA
Satish Sareen, who was
also working with the CM,
has now been appointed as
Public Coordination Officer
to act as a bridge between
the CM and the public.
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Aishwary Pradhan
CA Satish Sareen is Public Coordination Officer
Heeren Joshi
Anand Sharma Satish Sareen

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age, Shiva-
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knew no
b o u n d s ,
leading her
to explore the realms of crea-
tivity through painting, danc-
ing, and outdoor adventures.
This early zest for life culti-
vated a well-rounded indi-
vidual with a deep apprecia-
tion for discovery and ex-
pression.
Drawn to the allure of
the fashion world, Shiva-
ni’s journey into mod-
eling was a natural pro-
gression. Inspired by the in-
dustry’s celebration of diver-
sity and individuality, she
saw an opportunity to rede-
fine beauty standards and
promote inclusivity. With
each pose, she effortlessly
conveys a message of em-
powerment and authenticity.
Throughout her journey,
Shivani’s family has been her
unwavering support system,
standing by her through every
triumph and challenge. Their
encouragement and guidance
have been instrumental in
shaping her career, allowing
her to navigate the delicate
balance between studies and
shoots. One of Shivani’s no-
table achievements includes
winning the Miss India Glam
Beauty Pageant 2022, a piv-
otal moment that propelled
her into the spotlight.Through
this platform, she honed her
skills and gained invaluable
experience, laying a solid
foundation for her budding
modeling career.
Looking ahead, Shivani
envisions herself as a sea-
soned professional, renowned
for her versatility and profes-
sionalism in the industry, the
beauty also pays immense
gratitude to her mentor
Pawan Tank, Director
Founder, Miss Glam India.
With a diverse portfolio span-
ning high-fashion editorials
to commercial campaigns,
she aims to make a meaning-
ful impact by advocating for
inclusivity and positive
change. In her pursuit of suc-
cess, Shivani embraces a ho-
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itizing balance, consistency
and mindful living. Through
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tionships, she aims to en-
hance her overall happiness
and well-being.
As Shivani Jakhar contin-
ues to carve her path in the
fashion and lifestyle realm,
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spiration to young dreamers
everywhere, reminding us
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ance, and a sprinkle of crea-
tivity, anything is possible.
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ver the last
decade, the
dire repercus-
sions of cli-
mate change
have become
indisputable and increasingly
alarming. Floods have affected
billions of people around the
world. In developing coun-
tries, its impact has been great-
er on vulnerable groups, espe-
cially women. In the decade
starting 2010 showed a sig-
nificant increase in the risk of
pregnancy loss (miscarriage or
stillbirth) for women exposed
to floods in early and mid-
stage pregnancy. According to
research published in Nature
Communications, flood events
during 2010-2020 could be re-
sponsible for approximately
1,07,888 additional pregnan-
cy-related losses annually in
33 developing countries.
Preconception exposure to
floods may significantly affect
the health of pregnant women
and the development of their
fetuses. Previous studies have
indicated that maternal expo-
sure to flood during pregnancy
elevates the risk of pregnancy
loss, a major public health con-
cern that is linked with substan-
tial economic and emotional
tolls. However, prevailing epi-
demiological data linking ma-
ternalfloodexposuretoadverse
birth outcomes often stems
from small samples, isolated
flood incidents, or confined re-
gions, making it difficult to
draw reliable conclusions.
WOMEN SENSITIVE TO
INDIRECT EFFECTS
Women and children are 14
times more likely than men to
receive fatal casualties when
disaster strikes. An Oxfam
analysis showed that during
the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsuna-
mi, 70 percent of the 230,000
people killed were women.
Women in developing coun-
tries such as Pakistan are par-
ticularly vulnerable to the im-
pacts of climate disasters due
to deep-rooted gender inequi-
ties that define the moral and
social fabric of their societies.
The direct consequences of
floods are immediate such as
physical destruction, psycho-
logical stress and infectious
diseases etc. But its indirect
effects particularly affect preg-
nant women, including unsafe
labor and delivery, and lack of
essential elements such as food
and water. Apart from this, ex-
posure to floods greatly affects
the health of pregnant women
and the development of their
fetus. The destruction of fam-
ily and social structures, in-
cluding homes and local com-
munities, by floods makes
women more vulnerable to
these hazards and have to man-
age the risks alone.
MOST CASES REPORTED
IN SOUTH ASIA
Flood-related risk most affects
women aged 21-35. Geographi-
cally,SouthAsia(43%)reported
the highest incidence of preg-
nancy loss, followed by Sub-
SaharanAfrica(28%)andSouth
America (13%). Pregnancy loss
occurred more frequently in ru-
ral areas (59%) than in cities
(41%). The countries with the
highest rates of pregnancy loss
in the 2010s were the Domini-
can Republic, Rwanda and Co-
lombia.Involvingwomeninkey
decision-making within com-
munities, recognizing them as
importantstakeholders,andem-
powering them with climate-
risk resilience skills and knowl-
edge could elevate their role as
agents of change.
THE WORLD SUFFERED
ECONOMIC LOSSES WORTH
BILLIONS OF DOLLARS
Flood-relatedmaternalandchild
health challenges are greater in
developing countries as 89 per-
cent of the global flood-affected
population lives in low- and
middle-income countries. Re-
cent changes in climate, sea
level,infrastructure,andpopula-
tion dynamics have accelerated
the severity, duration, and fre-
quency of catastrophic floods.
Floods have emerged as the
most prevalent types of natural
disasters over the past few dec-
ades, affecting 2.3 billion peo-
ple. This has resulted in eco-
nomic losses of more than $600
billion globally. This study
serves as a warning to govern-
ments, policy makers and inter-
national organizations to prior-
itize the protection and assis-
tance of pregnant women in
developingcountries,especially
in the face of increasing flood
risks due to climate change.
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destroying‘womb’in
developingcountries
As per research published in Nature
Communications, flood events during
2010-2020 could be responsible for
approximately 1,07,888 additional
pregnancy-related losses annually in
33 developing countries
Mohd Fahad
The writer is a Jaipur-based
journalist and alumnus of Mass
Communication Research
Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia
University

JOKER SEQUEL
he eagerly
awaited action-
packed venture
Yodha, starring
Sidharth Malhotra in the
lead role, is poised for a
theatrical release this year.
Today, the makers un-
veiled a new poster of the
actor, showcasing his rug-
ged appearance from the
film, grandly and distinc-
tively. Sidharth's adoring
wife, KiaraAdvani, known
for her unwavering sup-
port and admiration for
him, reacted to the poster
reveal with excitement.
The makers of the much-
anticipated film Yodha re-
vealed a new poster in a
unique manner, displayed
high above in the air.
Kiara Advani,
lead actor Sid-
harth Mal-
hotra's sup-
p o r t i v e
wife, took
to the com-
m e n t s
s e c t i o n
under his
post to express her excite-
ment and admiration. She
conveyed her enthusiasm
with a series of emojis, in-
cluding heart eyes, fire,
and raised hands. Shilpa
Shetty, Sidharth's co-star
from the series Indian Po-
lice Force, exclaimed,
“That’s sooo cool.” Mean-
while, director Milap Za-
veri extended his wishes,
saying, “Best of luck my
friend.”
Sidharth had previously
shared a video showcasing
skydivers displaying the
poster of his film high in
the sky. In the poster, Sid-
harth was depicted wear-
ing a commando uniform
while holding a gun, with
an airplane visible in the
background. He captioned
the post, saying, “Airdrop-
ping thrills straight to your
screens! Super stoked to
be taking off on this jour-
ney with you all,” and an-
nounced the release date
of the teaser, adding, “Stay
tuned because #Yodha-
Teaser out on Feb 19.”
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m e r i c a n
rapper and
musician
G-Eazy re-
cently embarked on a
remarkable journey to
India, marking his de-
but performance in the
country.
In an exclusive in-
terview, he delved into
his exhilarating expe-
rience, shedding light
on the profound im-
pact of Indian culture,
music, and cuisine.
Here is how he de-
scribes his experience
of performing in India
for the first time. Ex-
pressing his gratitude
for the opportunity to
perform in India, G-
Eazy radiated enthusi-
asm, same as the
crowd that he per-
formed for.
He articulated his
longstanding desire to
visit the country,
fueled by the allure of
its rich cultural tapes-
try and fervent fan
base. Upon arrival, he
was greeted with an
overwhelming recep-
tion, as thousands of
eager fans swayed to
the rhythm of his mu-
sic, manifesting an
electrifying energy
that left him awe-in-
spired. I’m extremely
grateful that I get to
travel the world, espe-
cially doing what I
love the most getting a
perform music but In-
dia is a place that I
wanted to visit my
whole life and my
whole career especial-
ly, G-Easy said when
asked about India.
he film-
m a k e r
who's re-
prising his
duties from the Os-
car-winning 2019 hit
Joker, Todd Phillips
dropped a surprise
Valentine's Day pre-
view Wednesday on
Instagram, sharing a
trio of photos from the
highly anticipated
movie that's set to fol-
low the titular charac-
ter as he navigates a
new love affair with
famed villainess Har-
ley Quinn. Joker:
Folie à Deux director
Todd Phillips dropped
new stills of Joaquin
Phoenix and Lady
Gaga from the movie
on Valentine’s Day.
He gave a sneak peek
of the
highly anticipated
sequel, much to the
delight of fans. Hop-
ing your day is full of
love,” wrote Todd,
sharing the photos on
his Instagram. Joaquin
returns as the titular
Joker while Lady
Gaga plays Harleen
Quinzel aka Harley
Quinn. In one of the
photos, Gaga can be
seen gazing into
Joaquin’s eyes lov-
ingly as he returns a
barely-there smile. In
another, he’s dipping
her romantically on a
terrace as a comic-
style set forms the
background. The
only color picture
released by Todd
sees Gaga in blue
and Joaquin in his
trademark suit.
Numerous Gaga
fans were thrilled to
see the singer-actor
drop pictures of her
making music and the
director released these
stills the same day.
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Charmed
he newly
premiered
r o m a n t i c
comedy Teri
B a a t o n
Mein Aisa
Uljha Jiya is currently capti-
vating audiences in theatres.
This film marks the first col-
laboration between Shahid
Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, of-
fering a distinctive love nar-
rative between a man and a
robot. Among its standout
features is Kriti's mesmeriz-
ing robotic dance perfor-
mance set to the iconic song
Dhak Dhak Karne Laga,
originally immortalized by
Madhuri Dixit. Kriti ex-
pressed her elation in re-
sponse to a fan's praise for
the sequence, describing it as
a dream come true, given her
admiration for Madhuri.
Kriti Sanon took to her X
(Twitter) account and en-
gaged in an interactive ses-
sion with her fans, express-
ing gratitude for the over-
whelming love she's re-
ceived for her latest film Teri
Baaton MeinAisa Uljha Jiya
and her character, SIFRA.
One fan, applauding Kri-
ti's dance perfor-
mance on Dhak
Dhak Karne
Laga in the
movie, re-
marked, “The
way u recreated
dhak dhak
karne laga was
just amazing
second dhak
dhak girl of
btown after
madhuri mam...
wish to see you
dancing with madhuri
mam some day #AskKriti @
kritisanon.”
In response, Kriti ex-
pressed her sentiments, stat-
ing, “Being a Madhuri fan! It
was a dream come true!!”
For those unfamiliar,
the iconic dance number
Dhak Dhak Karne Laga
is from the 1992 film
Beta, starring Anil Ka-
poor and Madhuri Dixit.
Another user on X in-
quired about her char-
acter SIFRA’s favorite
song, to which Kriti
playfully replied,
Dhak Dhak karne
laga IYKYK.
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Bridgerton
Season 3
ROMANTIC COMEDY
aif Ali Khan-
Amrita Singh's
son Ibrahim Ali
Khan seems to
have cracked multiple pro-
jects with Dharma Produc-
tions. After Sarzameen, the
young actor is collaborating
with Khushi Kapoor for an
upcoming Dharma film
film titled Naadaniyaan.
A recent interview re-
vealed earlier that Karan
Johar is planning a rom-
com with IbrahimAli Khan
and Khushi Kapoor. It was
also revealed that the film
will be a direct-to-OTT re-
lease and will mark the di-
rectorial debut of Shauna
Gautam. Soon after that,
Karan took to Instagram
Stories and congratulated
Shauna as her film with
Dharmatic Entertainment,
the digital content company
affiliated with Dharma Pro-
ductions went on floors.
Though at that time, the
details of the film weren't
revealed, now we hear that
it has been titled Naadani-
yaan. IbrahimAli Khan and
Shauna Gautam share an
interesting bond with Karan
Johar as both of them have
assisted the filmmaker on
his last film Rocky Aur
Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,
starring Ranveer Singh and
Alia Bhatt in the lead.
Ibrahim is all set to mark
his acting debut in Bolly-
wood with Dharma's film
Sarzameen also starring
Kajol and Prithviraj Suku-
maran. Throwing a hint
about the film, Karan Johar
earlier shared a note on In-
stagram which read as say-
ing, “This is not a film An-
nouncement! But it can be...
with your help! We have
been shooting this intrigu-
ing film for the past year,
and kept it under wraps be-
cause not revealing key as-
pects of the film even to the
crew was a decision the
debut director took.
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BOLDCOVERSHOOT
risten Stewart's recent Rolling Stone
photo shoot has caused a stir on so-
cial media. Unlike previous cam-
paigns, the cover this time doesn't
focus solely on appealing to a male audience
with sexualized poses. In the March issue,
Kristen Stewart graces the cover of Rolling
Stone in a unique and iconic photoshoot. She's
seen sporting jock straps paired with basketball
shorts, with her hand inside them. The photo
creates a bold and unconventional look, ditch-
ing her past feminine look. The cover gained
traction on social media as fans praised the
magazine for highlighting the Queer Celebrity
with a different approach. Kristen Stewart's
upcoming movie Love, Lies, Bleeding is slated
to air on March 8, 2024. The thriller movie is
based on Queer romance.
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Joker, Todd Phillips
trio of photos from the
highly anticipated
movie that's set to fol-
low the titular charac-
ter as he navigates a
new love affair with
famed villainess Har- of the
Joaquin’s eyes lov-
ingly as he returns a
barely-there smile. In
another, he’s dipping
her romantically on a
terrace as a comic-
style set forms the
background. The
and Joaquin in his
adyWhistledown, the no-
torious columnist of
Bridgerton, is ready to
embark on her romantic
escapades. Netflix has unveiled the
Trailer for the initial segment of
Bridgerton Season Three. The first
part of the third instalment is sched-
uled to premiere in the early summer
of this year, specifically on May
16th. Each season of Bridgerton,
adapted from Julia Quinn's novels,
delves into the love story of one of
the Bridgerton siblings. This time,
it's Colin's turn, the third eldest sib-
ling. As seen in previous seasons,
Colin remains oblivious to his friend
Penelope's feelings. Season 3 prom-
ises to explore their transition from
friends to lovers, offering further
insight into their relationship
dynamics.
The new trailer, which premiered
in London, shows Lady Penelope
finally opening up to Colin about
her emotions, expressing her vul-
nerability by saying, Because I
embarrass you, of course, you
would never court me. Netflix has
announced that Season 3 will be
split into two parts this time. Ex-
ecutive producers Shonda Rhimes
and Julia Quinn confirmed at a fan
event that the adaptation will in-
clude a memorable moment from
the novels, where Penelope tends to
Colin's injured hand.
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he National Children’s
Drama Festival Sea-
son 4 commenced with
the play “Aas” in the
Fungama series on Thursday, or-
ganised by the Ministry of Cul-
ture, Government of India, the
Curio Children’s Theater and
PerformingArts Society. The play
“Aas” based on the folk tale “Asha
Amardhan” by Padma Shri Vi-
jayadan Detha was staged at the
Ravindra Manch. The inaugural
ceremony witnessed dignitaries
like Satish Godara, District Judge,
and Manjari Kiran, Kathak
Guru, lighting the lamp. Directed
by Shail Joshi and Dr Kapil Shar-
ma, the play beautifully depicted
the essence of Rajasthan’s soil,
showcasing various emotions.
Cast members including Arjun
Dev and Richa Paliwal delivered
a stirring performance, resonat-
ing deeply with the audience.
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MEET GREET!
INAUGURATION!
The head priest of the Govind Dev Ji temple, Anjan Kumar
Goswami, met with the Governor Kalraj Mishra at the Raj
Bhavan on Thursday and inquired about his well-being.
Anjan Kumar Goswami blessed the Governor with the
blessings of the revered deity Govind Dev Ji and wished for
his speedy recovery. During this, the managers of the Govind
Dev Ji temple, Manas Kumar Goswami, and the religious
preacher, Vijay Shankar Pandey, were also present.
GREETINGS!
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Gajraj Singh Bhati, as he
reached the former’s residence on Thursday, to seek blessings
on the occasion of his birthday, which was on Tuesday.
DiscovertheBeauty
City First
he Kalan-
eri Art
Gallery in
Jaipur has
c o m e
alive with the inaugura-
tion of the ‘Common-
Uncommon’ exhibition,
showcasing the excep-
tional talents of artist
Krishna Mahavar on
Thursday. This solo exhi-
bition features 45 capti-
vating paintings
crafted using
acrylic and oil
colours. The
event, held on
Jawahar Lal
Nehru Marg, was
graced by notable
figures such as
Nirmala Rawat,
the convener of the
differently-abled
cricket team, re-
nowned architect
Sheetal Kumar
Agrawal, and es-
teemed sculptor
Shri Himmat Shah.
Running until Feb-
ruary 28, the exhibition
offers a glimpse into eve-
ryday events surrounding
individuals, depicted
through Mahavar’s artis-
tic lens.
Among the highlights
are 50 oil paintings from
Mahavar’s acclaimed se-
ries ‘Indigo People’ and
‘Indigo Pipal,’ marking
his 26th solo exhibition.
Through ‘Indigo People,’
Mahavar explores human
emotions and presence,
capturing the essence of
sensitivity and spiritual-
ity. Gallery owner
Soumya Vijay Sharma
elaborated on the themat-
ic depth, emphasizing
Mahavar’s dedi-
cation to portray-
ing individuals
who embody the
essence of ‘Indi-
go.’
Additionally,
the exhibition fea-
tures the ‘Matsya
Gandha’ series,
where women and
fish are portrayed
as complements
to each other, symboliz-
ing prosperity and unity.
Mahavar’s unique tech-
nique, characterized by
deep colours and intense
lighting, creates an im-
mersive experience for
viewers. The exhibition,
a celebration of creativity
and innovation, wel-
comes art enthusiasts un-
til February 29.
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(L-R) Krishna Mahawar,
Himmat Shah, Nirmala Rawat during the exhibition
IAS Ashok Meena, Director General,
Foreign, Excise and Taxation
Cooperation and Juhi Kanwat
were greeted by Dr Devendra
Pathak, National Business Head,
Bharat24- Vision of New India,
during a courtesy visit by the latter
in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
During the meet greet, Dr Pathak
also extended Basant Panchami
greetings.
The School of Law at
Manipal University Jaipur
celebrates the success of
its Legal Awareness Camp
on Policy Implementation
at Jhalana Basti, on
Tuesday, In collaboration
with the District Legal Services Authority in the city. The
camp saw esteemed guests Ashka Rao and Priyanka Acharya
sharing insights and solutions. Emphasizing the importance of
grassroots-level policy implementation, the camp identified
key issues such as poor sanitation and access to beneficiary
schemes. The Pro Bono Club, driven by students, aims to
continue such initiatives, fostering a sense of community
responsibility among budding legal professionals.
Artistry Annual Exhibition
City First
rt enthusiasts
are being cap-
tivated by the
exquisite dis-
play of creativity at the
Indian Institute of Crafts
and Design’s (IICD)
21st Annual Art Exhi-
bition in Jaipur. Com-
mencing on Wednes-
day at the Jawahar
Kala Kendra, the
exhibition features
over 1500
artworks
by 177 students, drawing
praise for their skill and
innovation. Sculptures,
printmaking,
i n s t a l l a -
tions, and
m o r e
a d o r n
the gal-
l e r i e s ,
offering a
diverse array of
artistic expression.
Inaugurated by es-
teemed artist N.L.
Verma, the event
saw the
presence
of IICD Chancellor Dr
Ashok Gupta and Regis-
trar Dr Raki Gupta. Dr
Gupta emphasized the
exhibition’s role in fos-
tering creative connec-
tions and expressions.
With paintings, sculp-
tures, and photography
on display, students have
endeavoured to evoke
deep emotions through
powerful brush strokes
and excellent colour
tones. The exhibition
continues to enthral visi-
tors with its captivating
artistry until February 18.
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ANNUAL CONCERT!
Podar World School Jaipur’s Annual Concert was held recently at Maharana Auditorium.
The cultural program, themed “Kathanjali Staging the Legends of Lore,” showcased various
stories, folklore, and biographies. The ceremony included a lamp lighting by dignitaries,
Chief Guest Padmashri S Shakir Ali praised the program, emphasizing the importance of
student achievements. Guest of Honor Shri Devi Shankar Sharma highlighted the significance
of celebrating student talent, while Special Guest RJ Nupur encouraged parental support for
children’s endeavours. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Vice Principal Usha Nair
and the singing of the National Anthem. MUKESH KIRADOO
In a significant stride towards bolstering financial
accessibility, Prem Chand Bairwa, Deputy Chief Minister,
inaugurated the Indian Overseas Bank’s Mansarovar
Branch on Thursday. The ceremony, graced by Ajay Kumar
Shrivastava, MD CEO of Indian Overseas Bank, also marked
the opening of another branch in Jagatpura, Jaipur. This
expansion underscored the bank’s commitment to serving
the evolving needs of communities while fostering economic
growth in the region.
BOOK LAUNCH!
Sumita P Minhas, Padmashree Shakir Ali, Devi Shankar Sharma
and Usha Nair during the event
Investment banker and financial advisor Anirudh Rathore
dismissed AI’s ability to predict the future of investing,
emphasizing its reliance on past data. Presenting his book
‘Investing Decoded: Simple Path to Building a Portfolio
in Millions at Ashok Club, on Monday. Rathore discussed
the limitations of AI in trading algorithms. He highlighted
the importance of understanding psychological biases in
investing, urging readers to master these biases for success.
The event was organised by the Mayo College Alumni
Association and Stephanians in Rajasthan.
(L-R) Ajay Singha, Prithvi Singh,
Anirudh Rathore, Aakriti Periwal and
Jagdeep Singh during the book launch
On the occasion of Basant Panchami, Rotary Club Jaipur South
and Malviya Convent School organised a meditation journey
on Tuesday for Malviya Convent School students. Led by Dr
Nirmala Sevani, they chanted Goddess Saraswati’s mantras on
seven chakras, aiming for intellect, success consciousness.
School Director Dr Sunny Kapoor Principal Swetika Kapoor
extended their gratitude and honoured the event.
Arti Bhardwaj and Aakansha Upadhyay appreciate the art work
A beautiful art work
The beauty of vibrant painting
MUKESH KIRADOO
During the play
Audience during the event

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