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Aishwary Pradhan
New Delhi/Jaipur
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi addressed the ‘Vik-
sit Bharat Viksit Ra-
jasthan’ event via video
conferencing and said
tourism boost in the state
will help the country’s
economy grow. He
launched a scathing at-
tack on Congress
over the alleged
exam paper leak
scams in the state
and said the party
lacked a roadmap
or a vision for the
nation.
PM Modi, who inaugu-
rated multiple develop-
ment projects worth over
Rs17,000crorecateringto
important sectors, includ-
ing roads, railways, solar
energy, power transmis-
sion, drinking water, and
petroleum and natural gas,
said, “During Congress’
regime several paper leaks
came to the fore and
youngsters were affected
by it. The BJP
has formed a
special team to
investigate the
matterandhas
takenstepstobringinstrict
laws against such scams. ”
PM Modi said, “Be-
fore BJP came to power
in 2014, there were only
talks of scams. Congress
does not have a roadmap
and vision for the future.
It has only one agenda, to
abuse PM Modi. P8
PM MODI ADDRESSES 'VIKSIT BHARAT VIKSIT RAJASTHAN' VIRTUALLY
MODILAUDSBJP’SDOUBLE
ENGINEGOVERNANCEINRAJ
PM Narendra Modi attends ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Rajasthan’ programme via VC, in New Delhi
on Friday. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, CS Sudhansh Pant, ACS Abhay Kumar, MLAs Gopal Sharma
and Kailash Verma greet PM Narendra Modi during the event at JECC in Jaipur on Friday.
WE ARE TAKING INSPIRATION FROM MODI’S ‘SABKA
SAATH SABKA VIKAS’ FOR PROGRESS: CM SHARMA
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on
Friday lauded PM Modi for his vision for
nation and said India is developing rapid-
ly under his leadership. “The country is touch-
ing new records of success. The result of your
vision in the UPI is being discussed in the whole
world. The best institutions of world are express-
ing confidence in economy of our country,” he
was speaking at ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Rajasthan’
programme. CM said, “We are moving forward
taking inspiration from Modi on the basis of the
mantra of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’.”
CM SHARMA’S NEW DELHI TOUR: TALKS OVER
ERCP, CENTRAL GOVT PROJECTS ON AGENDA
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma is on
a tour of New Delhi and is scheduled to
hold discussions with energy, coopera-
tion and forest ministers at the Centre regard-
ing the central government projects. Sharma is
also slated to talk with Union Jal Shakti Minister
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat regarding issues
related to the ERCP. Notably, BJP State Vice
President Shravan Singh Bagri and Mukesh
Dadhich met CM Sharma at Jodhpur House on
Friday. During his New Delhi visit, CM Sharma
will also attend the BJP’s national convention.
GOVERNMENT WORKING ON SCHEMES
TO BENEFIT FARMERS: PM IN HARYANA
PM Modi on Friday said that his BJP
government at the Centre has been
working on schemes for the “ben-
efit of farmers”. His statement came amid
the second edition of the farmers protest,
which entered day four on Friday. P6
l PM Modi virtually
inaugurates projects
worth over `17,000
crore in Rajasthan
l Tourism boost in
Rajasthan will help
the nation's economy
grow, stresses PM Modi
MAJOR PROJECTS
NATIONAL HIGHWAY
The PM
inaugurated
various
national
highway projects worth
over `5,000 crore
BOOSTING RAILWAY
PM Modi laid
foundation
for eight
projects
worth approx `2,300 cr
POWER PROJECTS
PM Modi
inaugurates
the power
transmission
sector projects worth
more than `2,100 crore
JAL JEEVAN MISSION
Modi laid
foundation
for projects
under JJM
worth over `2,400 crore
BHARAT BANDH: FARM STIR ENTERS DAY 4
Tear gas shelling, stone pelting
continue at Shambhu border
First India Bureau
New Delhi/Patiala
Haryana Police on Friday
fired tear gas shells to
disperse protesting farm-
ers when they moved to-
wards the barricades at
the Shambhu border near
Ambala, a day after talks
between Union ministers
and farmer leaders re-
mained inconclusive.
The fresh confrontation
comes on 4th day of the
farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’
march, called by Samy-
ukta Kisan Morcha and
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha,
to press govt to accept
their demands, including
a legal guarantee of MSP
for crops. Amid impasse,
the Union ministers and
farmer leaders will meet
on February 18 for the
fourth round of talks. P6
Tear gas being fired upon protesting farmers at Shambhu Border during Bharat Bandh, in Patiala on Friday.
Union ministers &
farmer leaders will
meet for 4th round
of talks on Sunday
A FARMER AND A COP DIE OF HEART ATTACK
AT PROTEST SITE IN SHAMBHU BORDER
A 65-year-old farmer from Punjab, who was at the
Shambhu border along with thousands of other farm-
ers who were a part of the ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest, died
early Friday morning after he suffered a heart attack. Mean-
while, a 56-year-old GRP officer, Hira Lal, deployed near the
Shambhu border also died on Friday due to a heart attack.
CONGRESS’S FUND-AMENTAL ISSUE
Now Working: Congress clarifies
after ‘accounts frozen’ remarks
First India Bureau
New Delhi
The Congress on Friday
announcedthattheparty’s
bank accounts, including
those of the Youth Con-
gress, were frozen and
become inoperative by
the Income Tax depart-
ment. However, just an
hour after Congress made
the announcement, the
party clarified that the In-
come Tax Appellate Tri-
bunal (ITAT) in Delhi
unfroze the accounts.
The Congress party
treasurer Ajay Maken
earlier Friday held a press
conference where he
called the action a “dis-
turbing blow to the demo-
cratic process”. “We have
filed an application to the
income tax tribunal. Now
the hearing is currently
underway and in total
four accounts have been
frozen,” Maken added.
BJP DENIES ROLE
IN CONGRESS BANK
ACCOUNT FREEZE
In response to
recent allega-
tions made
by Congress leaders
claiming interference
by the BJP in the
recent actions taken
by the Income Tax
department against
the Congress party,
BJP leader Ravi
Shankar Prasad has
vehemently refuted
the accusations.
I-T dept freezed bank
accounts of Congress,
IYC on Friday morning
Maken also issued
another clarification
saying, the party has
to ensure that `115
crore are kept in
the banks as lien
SENSEX
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22,040.70
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NIFTY
IN BRIEF
IN BRIEF
New Delhi: The defence
ministry on Friday cleared
procurement of military
equipment worth `84,560
cr for anti-tank mines, air
DTC radar, torpedoes,
medium range maritime
reconnaissance & aircraft.
Paytm wind-down date
extended to March 15
Mumbai: The RBI has
extended the deadline for
winding down operations
of Paytm Payments Bank,
an associate of One 97
Communications or Pay-
tm, by 15 days to March
15, it said on Friday.
Jailed Russian Opposition
leader Alexei Navalny dies
Moscow: Russian Oppn
leader,
President
Putin’s critic,
Alexei Nav-
alny died at
Arctic prison
on Friday where he was
serving a 19-year-term.
5 including doc couple die in
Bharatmala eway accident
Bikaner: Five people, in-
cluding three members of
a family, died when their
car rammed into a mov-
ing truck in Rajasthan’s
Bikaner district in the
early hours of Friday,
police officials said. P2
DAC clears `84,560 crore
for defence proposals
65 IPS including
Chandra shifted,
SPs of 39 dists
also reshuffled
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
In a major reshuffle in the
police dept,
the Rajasthan
govt on Fri-
day trans-
ferred 65 IPS
officers. SPs
of 39 districts were
changed. Preeti Chandra,
working as DIG, Armed
Battalion, has been ap-
pointed asAddl Commis-
sioner of Police, Traffic
& Administration, Jaipur
Commissionerate. P2
SpiceJet MD and
Chairman Ajay
Singh, Busy Bee
Airways submit
bid for GoFirst
ankrupt carrier
Go First,
which is un-
dergoing the corporate
insolvency resolution
process (CIRP), has re-
ceived two bids—a joint
offer by SpiceJet’s
Chairman and Manag-
ing Director Ajay Singh
and little-known entity
Busy Bee Airways, and
the other by UnitedArab
Emirates-based aviation
company Sky One.
Singh submitted the
bid with Busy Bee Air-
ways in his personal ca-
pacity and SpiceJet’s
role, if the bid is suc-
cessful, would be that of
an operating partner,
which would entail pro-
viding essential staff,
services, and industry
expertise.
Budget airline Spice-
Jet is itself grappling
with financial difficul-
ties. The airline is cur-
rently implementing a
revival plan, having re-
cently completed the
first tranche of capital
infusion amounting to
more than Rs 744 crore,
with additional sub-
scriptions pending regu-
latory approval.
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HOW WILL SpiceJet &
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SpiceJet will be
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Jaipur, Saturday | February 17, 2024
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Satyanarayan Sharma
Jaipur
In a shocking incident
reported from the official
quarters of a police con-
stable in Jaipur, a hei-
nous crime against a mi-
nor has come to light.
The incident, occurring
in the jurisdiction of
Gandhi Nagar police sta-
tion, has sparked outrage
in victim’s family.
Following the victim’s
complaint, an FIR has
been registered against a
young man and a police
constable, alleging forced
assault within the police
quarters. The police have
taken the accused youth
into custody, while the
constable remains ab-
sconded after the case
was filed.Assistant Com-
missioner of Police,
Sandeep Saraswat, is cur-
rently leading the investi-
gation into the matter,
aiming to bring swift jus-
tice to the victim.
The police have taken the accused youth into custody, constable absconding Fivedieascarrams
intotruckone-way
BharatmalainBkn
The collision was so strong that front part of the SUV impacted
the truck and was completely disintegrated in mishap on Friday.
Laxman Raghav
Bikaner
Five people, including
three members of a fam-
ily, died when their car
rammed into a moving
truck in Rajasthan’s Bi-
kaner district in the early
hours of Friday, police
official said.
The accident took
place at 4 am near Rasisar
village on the Amritsar-
Jamnagar Bharatmala
highway. All the five de-
ceased were residents of
Gujarat, said BikanerAd-
ditional Superintendent
of Police (Rural) Pyarelal
Shivran. The deceased
were identified as Dr Pra-
teek, his wife Hetal and
their one-and-a-half-
year-old daughter, Com-
munity Health Officer Dr
Pooja and her husband
Karan. According to
parking slips and other
documents recovered
from the car, the five had
gone to Kashmir for a va-
cation a week ago, the
ASP said.
He said the bodies
have been kept in the
mortuary at Nokha Hos-
pital for post-mortem ex-
amination.
The family members
of the deceased have been
informed. The post-mor-
tem will be conducted
after their family mem-
bers reach the hospital,
Shivran said.
Raj shaken by crime
Inspection of many
devp works by RHB
commissioner Inderjeet
RHB commissioner Inderjeet Singh during the inspection in Jaipur
city on Friday. Other officials are also seen.
Shivendra Singh Parmar
Jaipur
Rajasthan Housing Board
Commissioner Inderjeet
Singh visited the ongoing
schemes in Jaipur on Fri-
day and gave necessary
guidelines after conduct-
ing a thorough inspection
of the offices. He said that
officers and engineers
should ensure quality in
development works and
complete them on time so
that the common people
can get facilities quickly.
Singh inspected devel-
opmentworksofFountain
Square in Mansarovar,
Botanical Garden, AIS
Residency Phase-I in
Pratapnagar and 200 feet
Ganga Marg in Indira
Gandhi Nagar. He had a
detailed discussion with
CM OSD Vikas Rajpuro-
hit on the plan of the pro-
posed public hearing
center and also visited
the coaching hub located
in Pratapnagar.
Also, Singh conducted
a surprise inspection of
the Deputy Housing
Commissioner circle of-
fice in Mansarovar Chau-
pati and Pratapnagar.
‘DONOFINDIA’THREATENSTOBLOWUPJPRAIRPORT
ONE-MAIL,AGENCIESFOUNDNOTHINGDURINGSEARCH
Jaipur: A bomb threat was sent via e-mail on the official
ID of Jaipur Airport from an ID named Don of India.
After this, the airport security personnel as well as BDS
team (Bomb Disposal Squad) conducted a search operation
at the airport and a complaint was also given to the airport
police station. Along with the alert from the security agencies,
the cyber team also remained busy in the investigation. SHO
(Airport) Mamta Meena said, “At around 11:29 in the morn-
ing, the police was informed about a mail threatening to blow
up the airport. An unknown person sent a threatening mail
on the official e-mail of Jaipur International Airport. Has been
sent. In the mail, there was a threat to blow up the landscape
area of Jaipur Airport.” Security agencies were on alert after
receiving information about a bomb. But three cyber teams are
getting information about sending the mail. According to airport
sources, search operation was conducted at airport by BDS,
CISF and Dog Squad team. In the search op that lasted for
about 2 hours, no suspicious thing was found. Ziauddin Khan
FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY SODOMISED IN JAIPUR;
18-YEAR-OLD FACES SAME ORDEAL IN CHURU
Jaipur/Churu: A case of molestation of a 5 year old
child has come to light in Jaipur. While playing in
the street, the innocent child was taken away by a
neighbor who reportedly molested the child. The victim’s
father has lodged a report at Shastri Nagar police station
and DCP Manoj Sharma is investigating the matter. “A
resident of Shastri Nagar has lodged a report. In the com-
plaint, it has been said that the neighbor had sodomised
their 5 year old son. ,” officials said. aIn another similar
incident from Sardarshahar of Churu district, an 18 year
old year youth was sodomised by a villager. The youth’s
mother lodged a case in Sardarshahar police station.
AGTFNABSACCUSEDOF
LOOTINDELHI,HANDSHIM
OVERTODELHIPOLICE
MINOR GIRL FOUND DEAD
IN WELL AT JHALAWAR
SOG NABS OMR SHEET
FRAUD MASTERMIND
Jaipur: The Anti-
Gangster Task
Force, based at the
Police Headquarters, appre-
hended Nirmal Singh, son
of gangster Rajendra Singh,
who was wanted in con-
nection with a daring heist
at a Delhi jeweler’s shop
approximately 8 months
ago. Acting on intel from
Crime Branch ASP Karan
Sharma, the team raided the
Kotputli-Bahrod district. The
gang, led by Nirmal Singh,
was reportedly involved
in extortion, illegal mining,
assault, and theft. Despite
their efforts, Nirmal Singh
managed to evade capture
during a joint operation
with local police. SGTF ASI
Banwari Lal got injured while
chasing the criminal. Even
after this, the fleeing criminal
Nirmal Singh was chased
and caught. After the mis-
creant was caught, the team
informed Delhi Police.
Jhalawar: A 14-year-
old girl missing since
Tuesday was found
dead in a well near her home
in the Jhalawar. The girl had
gone for defecation in open
near her house on Tuesday
late morning but did not
return home, Bhawani Mandi
police station SHO Mangilal
Yadev said on Friday. The
deceased was identified
as Komal, a resident of the
Narayankheda village under
Bhawani Mandi PS area.
Jaipur: Revealing a
bizarre scam, fraud-
sters were caught
manipulating OMR answer
sheets of recruitment ex-
ams in Jaipur. SOG’s team
arrested Mahendra Chaud-
hary from Barmer, exposing
the entire racket. Operating
with an accomplice and
a female associate, the
culprit extorted 6 to 10 lakh
rupees from aspirants by
‘correcting’ wrong answers
in OMR sheets.
CRIME
ROUNDUP
8HELDINSHEKHAWATI
UNIVERSITY SIKAR’S
CHEMISTRY PAPER
LEAK CASE; ACCUSED
USED TO SELL PAPER
FOR ` 200-500
Sikar: Police have arrested eight accused of chemistry paper
leak in Shekhawati University. According to Dadiya police, the
accused had opened the envelope in which the question paper
was sealed and clicked its photographs, which were made viral on social
media. Those arrested are Shailesh, Sachin, Prince, Yogesh, Alkesh,
Lucky, Rahul and Poonam Chand. They are being interrogated. The
Controller of Examinations had registered a case in the matter. The ac-
cused used to sell papers to students for Rs 200 to 500.
Tributes paid to Late Parasram Maderna;
Dr Sahdev Choudhary, others attend event
NGT dismisses petition in
Chambal Riverfront case
Younus Gesawat
Nagaur
Floral tributes were paid
to former Rajasthan
Pradesh Congress Com-
mittee President Late Par-
asram Maderna during a
programme at Nagaur
DistrictCongofficeonhis
death anniversary. On the
occasion, senior Cong
leaderandformerDyDis-
trict Chief Dr Sahdev
Choudhary, Dohit Ra-
ghavendra Mirdha, Cong
officials, senior Congmen
andworkerswerepresent.
Choudhary said that
Madernawasawell-wish-
er of farmers and a skilled
politician. He is among
the top Jat leaders. In his
political career of more
than 40 years, he was a
minister in various minis-
tries of Raj govt.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
In the Bhopal bench of
AGT, the division bench
of Justice SK Singh and
judicial member Afroz
Ahmed, while hearing a
case related to alleged
violation of rules and
corruption in construc-
tion of Chambal River-
front in Kota, dismissed
the petition saying that
according to committee
constituted to investigate
the matter and report pre-
sented by Gujarat Engi-
neering Research, it was
in compliance with envi-
ronmental rules.
The division bench ac-
cepted the report pre-
sented by Gujarat Engi-
neering Research as cor-
rect. The report said that
there was no violation of
environmental rules.
Ajmer residents Ashok
Malik and Drupad Malik
had presented a petition
in the NGT alleging vio-
lation of rules in the
aforementioned project.
March to Delhi with 500 tractors on Feb 21: Jat
Tulsiram
Bundi
Now the farmers are in
the midst of an all-out
fight to ensure that the
farmers get water for
their fields and prices for
their crops.
Speaking at the farm-
ers’ conference held in
Karwar on Friday, Na-
tional President of Kisan
Mahapanchayat, Rampal
Jat said. He said that on
February 21, the move-
ment will be started by
the Kisan Mahapanchay-
at demanding the MSP
Guarantee Act. On 21st
February, a march will be
held from Jaipur to Delhi
with 500 tractors. He told
that there is bumper pro-
duction of mustard in
Hadoti area. But farmers
are not getting fair price
for mustard crop. The
changes made in the
Pradhan Mantri FasalYo-
jana are not in the interest
of farmers. He said, the
movement is being start-
ed in Rajasthan from 21st
February in support of
the ongoing movement
of farmers across Ra-
jasthan regarding the
MSP Guarantee Act.
Raj farmers’ to extend support to the movement JEE aspirant from
Jharkhand dies
after suddenly
falling ill in PG
Gul Mohammad
Kota
A Joint Entrance Exami-
nation(JEE)aspirantfrom
Jharkhand was brought
dead to a city hospital af-
ter he suddenly fell ill
whilechattingwithfriends
athispayingguestaccom-
modation, police said on
Friday. The 18-year-old
boy, a student of class 12,
appeared in the JEE-
Mains exam held recently
and scored good marks,
Dy SP Bhawani Singh
said. Parneet Roy, a resi-
dent of Jamshedpur in
Jharkhand, was chatting
with his friends in their
room at the paying guest
accommodation facility
here late Thursday night
when he fell ill, the police
officer said.
The friends made him
rest for a bit and called his
familymembersbutwhen
his condition worsened,
they called an ambulance
and took him to a nearby
hospitalwheredoctorsde-
clared him dead, he said.
Rampal Jat addressing the gathering during regional conference
of farmers in Karwar of Bundi on Friday.
DrSahdevChoudharyandotherspayingtributestoParasramMaderna
onlatter’sdeathanniversaryatNagaurCongressofficeonFriday.
IPS TRANSFERS
Deputy Commissioners in Jaipur and Jodhpur commissionerates also changed
otal 43 SPs,
including
SPs from 39
dists, were changed
in the transfer list of
65 IPS released on
Friday night. IPS
officers were also
given promotional
postings in this list.
IPS Prahlad
Krishaniya, who
was APO for more
than 3 months, has
been given posting.
T Preeti Chandra Ad. CP, Traffic Adm, Jaipur
Dr. Vikas Pathak IG, Personnel, Jaipur
Ajay Singh DIG, Recruitment Promotion
Board, PHQ, JPR
Yogesh Yadav DIG, CID (C.B.), Jaipur
Manish Aggarwal DIG, Armed Battalion, Jaipur
Deshmukh Paris Anil DIG, SOG, Jaipur
Vikas Sharma DIG, SSB, Jaipur
Dr. Rajeev Pachar DIG, Intelligence, Jaipur
Yogesh Dadhich DIG, SOG, Jaipur
Manoj Kumar DIG, Civil Rights, Jaipur
Rajendra Kumar DIG, SDRF, Jaipur
Gaurav Yadav SP, Sriganganagar
Bhuvan Bhushan Yadav DCP (East), Jodhpur
Prahlad Singh Krishnia SP, C.I.D., C.B., Jaipur
Sharad Chaudhary DCP(Headquarters), Jodhpur
Rajan Dushyant DCP (West), Jodhpur
Shankar Dutt Sharma SP, C.I.D., Crime Branch, Jaipur
Ram Murthy Joshi SP, Sikar
Alok Srivastava SP, Bhilwara
Mamta Gupta SP, Sawai Madhopur
Jai Yadav SP, Didwana - Kuchaman
Abhijeet Singh SP, Balotra
Devendra Kumar Bishnoi SP, Ajmer
Vineet Kumar Bansal SP, Beawar
Shyam Singh SP, Jalore
Chunaram Jat SP, Pali
Manish Tripathi SP, Rajsamand
Sudhir Joshi SP, Chittaurgarh
Surendra Singh DCP, Crime, Jaipur
Sanjeev Nain SP, Tonk
Narendra Singh SP, Kekri
Yogesh Goyal SP, Udaipur
Anil Kumar SP, Bhiwadi
Monica Sen DCP (Traffic), Jodhpur
Gyan Chandra Yadav SP, Jhunjhunu
Karan Sharma SP, Kota Rural
Krishna Chand SP, C.I.D. (C.B.), Jaipur
Rajesh Kumar Yadav DCP (Headquarters), Jaipur
Hanuman Prasad Meena SP, Bundi
Rajesh Kumar Kanwat SP, Shahpura
Narendra Singh Meena SP, Barmer
Ramesh Maurya SP, Anupgarh
Rajendra Kumar Meena SP, Churu
Sudhir Chaudhary SP, Jaisalmer
Kavendra Singh Sagar DCP, Jaipur City (East)
Harsh Vardhan Agarwala SP, Banswara
Dr. Amrita Duhan SP, Kota City
Rajesh Kumar Meena SP, Deeg
Digant Anand DCP, Jaipur City (South)
Rajarshi Raj Verma SP, Dungarpur
Vandita Rana SP, Sirohi
Vikas Sangwan SP, Hanumangarh
Jayeshta Maitreya SP, Kotputli - Behror
Amit Kumar DCP, Jaipur City (West)
Kundan Kanwariya SP, Pratapgarh
Sushil Kumar SP, SOG, Jaipur
Brijesh Jyoti Upadhyay SP, Dholpur
Ranjeeta Sharma SP, Dausa
Hari Shankar SP, Sanchore
Sumit Mehrada SP, Karauli
Praveen Nayak Nunavut SP, Neem ka thana
Sagar SP, Phalodi
Sujit Shankar SP, Gangapur City
Manish Kumar Chaudhary SP, SCRB, Jaipur
Abhishek Shivhare Parisahay, Governor, Raj.
ADDITIONAL CHARGE
Shantanu Kumar Singh SP, Dudu
Anil Kumar SP, Khairthal-Tijara
Name New Post Name New Post Name New Post
Yogesh Dadhich
Amit Kumar
Digant Anand
Vandita Rana
Kavendra Singh
Surendra Singh

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STATE UNITES FOR HEALTH WELLNESS
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Principal Secretary of the
Urban Development De-
partment, T. Ravikanth
held a meeting with of-
ficials of the Town Plan-
ning Department to make
better town planning and
management in Rajast-
han. Chief Town Planner
Rajasthan, Director Plan-
ning JDA, all Additional
Chief Town Planners,
and Senior Town Planner
of the Town Planning
Department were present
in the meeting.
There was a detailed
discussion to review the
policies, rules, and by-
laws for planned develop-
ment, keeping in view the
future needs and aspira-
tions of the people.
It was also informed in
the meeting that the Raj-
asthan Urban and Rural
Act (Town Planning Act
2018) was made in the
year 2018 but no special
work has been done and
it has not been imple-
mented at present, where-
as, in most of the states,
this Act has already been
implemented.
Ravi Sharma
Udaipur
Udaipur’s Family
Court-3 on Friday is-
sued an order regarding
the case against Vikra-
maditya Singh, son of
former Himachal
Pradesh Chief Minister
Virbhadra Singh and
current PWD Minister of
Himachal Pradesh. The
court said in its order that
Vikramaditya will have
to pay Rs 4 lakh every
month as maintenance to
his wife. Senior lawyer
Bhanwarsingh Deora
said that this amount will
have to be given as in-
terim maintenance till
the case continues.
According to the infor-
mation, Vikramaditya’s
wife Sudarshana Singh
Chundawat is from the
Amet princely family of
Rajsamand.Shehadfiled
a case against her hus-
bandVikramadityaunder
the Domestic Violence
Act in the Udaipur court
in October 2022.
Kapil Sharma
Hanumangarh
Afarmer was injured in
a clash between farm-
ers and police this
morning outside the
venue of Prime Minis-
ter Modi’s virtual dia-
logue program at Ha-
numangarh Junction.
The farmer is being
treated at the district
hospital, while DSP
Hanumangarh Arvind
Berad was also injured
in his leg. During the
march this morning,
farmers smashed down
the barricades using
tractors near the event
venue, prompting the
police to use a moder-
ate lathi charge.
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
The Jaipur CGST anti-
evasion squad success-
fully exposed a major
scam in the input tax
credit available under the
GST statute and raided
S.K. Solvex Pvt. Ltd. In-
formation was received
concerning providing an
ITC of Rs 30 lakh 90
thousand 998, but no pa-
perwork were located.
On this basis, S.K.
Solvex Pvt Ltd.’s Sub-
hash Nagar office was
searched on Thursday.
ITC worth thousands of
rupees was also collected
from three bogus compa-
nies: Hindustan Traders,
Fresh Green Trading
Company, and S.K En-
terprises. Suresh Chand
Jain and Vikas Jain, di-
rectors of S.K. Solvex
Pvt. Ltd., recognized the
mistake and deposited
ITC of Rs 58,35,063 on
the spot before agreeing
to deposit the remaining
sum of Rs 5,83,983.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Kreeda Bharati orga-
nized mass Surya Na-
maskar in all the districts
of Rajasthan on Thurs-
day and Friday. Lakhs of
people of all age groups
participated in the event
and took a pledge to keep
their own health as well
as the health of the na-
tion good.
Fulfilling the vision of
Healthy India-Samarth
Bharat, a program with
108 devotees performing
Surya Namaskar was
held atAlbert Hall, Ram-
nivas Bagh in Jaipur on
Friday. In the program,
people from 8 years to 67
years of age surprised ev-
eryone by completing
108 Surya Namaskars in
one go without any break.
Rashtriya Swayamse-
vak Sangh’s field cam-
paigner Nimbaram par-
ticipated in the program
along with international
Yoga Guru Dhakaram,
Mayor of Jaipur Munic-
ipal Corporation Greater
Dr. Somya and Dr. GL
Sharma, many yoga or-
ganisations and digni-
taries including Patan-
jali and Gayatri Parivar
were present in the pro-
gram. The program was
conducted by Dr. Prat-
ibha Ratnu.
T. Ravikanth in a review meeting with officials of Town Planning
Department in Jaipur on Friday.
Vikramaditya Singh
Sudarshana Singh.
Farmer injured in police lathi
charge in Hanumangarh.
RSS regional ‘Pracharak’ Nimbaram present at the 108 Surya Namaskar programme as the Chief
Guest . Also seen are Dhakaram, Dr. Somya, Dr. GL Sharma others. SUNIL SHARMA
People performing Surya Namaskar at Albert Hall, Ramnivas
Bagh in Jaipur on Friday. In the programme, people from 8
years to 67 years of age surprised everyone by completing 108
Surya Namaskars in one go without any break.
CGSTraiduncovers
taxevasion,recovers
ITCof `58.35lakh
TRavikanthholdsreviewmeetingwithofficials
regardingbylawsforplanneddevelopment
Celebrating b’day!
Minister of State for Forest and Environment (Independent
Charge) Sanjay Sharma celebrated his birthday on Friday by
planting 56 saplings at Moti Dungri in Alwar. He also participated
in Surya Namaskar program, cut cake, and distributed helmets in
a program organized by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha.
Police lathi charge on
farmers, one injured
HC to hear Cong
MLAs resignation
on March 5
Action against
adulteration
across the state
Former BJP MLA
Radheyshyam
passes away
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The HC on Friday, heard
the case of resignation
sent to the Speaker on
behalf of 81 MLAs of the
previous govt. The hear-
ing was held in the divi-
sion bench of Justice
Pankaj Bhandari, Justice
Bhuvan Goyal.
During the hearing, the
reply presented by the
Assembly in the HC re-
vealed that out of 81
MLAs of the previous
govt, 11 women MLAs
had also resigned. Out of
11 women, only one
woman MLAresigned in
her own language while
the rest women MLAs
wrote on their resigna-
tion letters that they vol-
untarily resigned.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Effective action by the
teams of the Food and
Safety Commissionerate
under the ‘Shudh Aahar,
Milawat Par Waar’ (Pure
Food, Attack on Adul-
teration) campaign
launched by the Medical
and Health Department
with the idea of provid-
ing pure food items to the
general public and taking
strict steps against adul-
teration is being done.
Commissioner, Food
Safety Drug Control
Shiv Prasad Nakate said
thatonFeb15,81enforce-
ment 82 surveillance
actions were taken across
the state. He said that
teams seized 1645 kg of
fooditemsacrossthestate.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Former BJP MLA
Radheshyam Ganga-
nagar passed away in a
hospital
in Jaipur
on Friday.
CM Bha-
jan Lal
S h a r m a
has expressed grief
over his demise. Ac-
cording to the family
members, Radheshy-
am was suffering from
a urine infection.
FormerHPCM’ssontopay`4Lpermonthtowife
She had filed a
case against her
husband
Vikramaditya
under the Domestic
Violence Act in the
Udaipur court

rare feat was
achieved in
the ongoing
third Test of
the India-
England series. Ravi Ash-
win picked up his much
anticipated 500th Test
wicket, a milestone
achieved by just 8 bowlers
before him!As he got Zack
Crawley caught at short
fine leg of a top edge, there
were no wild celebrations
and no big gestures. From
anyone not aware, it would
look like usual celebra-
tions at the fall of a wicket.
Such is the simplicity of
the man that has defined
his career and who is now
the second fastest to reach
the tally in just 98 Tests,
only the second Indian af-
ter Anil Kumble.
During the post-match
interview, Ashwin dedi-
cated his achievement to
his father. Ashwin said, “I
would like to dedicate this
to my father, he’s respon-
sible for everything I’ve
done in my life. I think his
health has gone for a toss
because he’s watched
games of mine on TV and
been a constant support for
me.” But he never got car-
ried away by his emotions
and just moments later
said, “500 wickets done
and dusted now, and we’ve
got a game hanging in the
balance.”
Indeed, if India needs to
win the third Test, they
need Ashwin at the top of
his game as the ‘Bazzball’
has turned this series into a
dog fight, with no side
ready to give up easily. In-
dia though will rue the fact
that their batters did get out
to soft dismissals in the first
innings. After winning the
toss on a flat track, Rohit
Sharma had no hesitation to
bat first. But India faced
early adversity as 3 wickets
fell in quick succession
with the score at 33.
With 2 debutants in the
side, Sarfaraz Khan and
Dhruv Jurel, India sent in
Ashwin’s bowling buddy-
Ravi Jadeja at number 5 to
absorb pressure. His part-
nership with Rohit stead-
ied the Indian innings and
both of them made sure
that no further wickets
were lost till Tea interval.
They accumulated an im-
pressive 204 runs for the
fourth wicket. This marked
India’s first century stand
of the series.
But just as the two were
beginning to unfurl their
full repertoire of strokes,
Rohit departed for a well-
made century.This brought
Sarfaraz Khan to the
crease. There has been a lot
of hype around him and his
selection over the past cou-
ple of years. He has been
scoring heavily in First
Class cricket and averages
over 100 in the last 2 sea-
sons but has been unfortu-
nate on many occasions to
not be selected in the na-
tional team.
Whatever anxiety there
may have been for him
waiting for 4 hours before
walking out to bat, didn’t
show in his body language.
He was calm at the crease
and slowly started to find
his aggression that he is
known for in the domestic
circuit. In a partnership of
77, Sarfaraz scored 62 off
just 66 balls before being
run out. But his captain
and the crowd showed ap-
preciation in the effort put
in by the youngster in just
his first knock at the inter-
national level.
Jadeja, meanwhile, was
making a comeback from
a hamstring injury and
showcased mental clarity
as he crafted a century,
steering India into a com-
manding position at the
end of day 1. However, his
dismissal for 112, early on
day 2 made the English
bowlers confident of keep-
ing the first innings score
under 500, which at one
point looked imminent.
The other debutant, Dhruv
Jurel, played his part in a
finely constructed knock
of 46 along with Ashwin
who made 37.
England had a big total
of 446 in front of them but
started with 5 runs on
board without a ball
bowled due to penalty runs
awarded with Ashwin run-
ning on the protected area
of the pitch in the first in-
nings. Ben Dukcett and
Zack Crawley started a
counterattack that left In-
dia stunned. Especially
Duckett was severe on
anything outside off and
swept strongly to Ashwin.
He reached his century
within the same session
after Tea in just 88 balls
which is the third fastest
against India in the coun-
try. Duckett’s century, in
partnerships with Crawley
and later with Ollie Pope,
placed England in a domi-
nant position at the end of
day 2. They trail India by
238 runs with 8 wickets
remaining on a flat track.
With the series hanging
in the balance, the drama in
Rajkot sets the stage for an
intriguing battle between
two determined and resil-
ient teams. Ashwin though
will be at the centre of it all,
if he manages to find his
mojo, then England will
surelybestaringatasecond
defeat in three matches!
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
TOP
TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
There are three gates leading to the
hell of self-destruction for the soul—
lust, anger, and greed. Therefore,
one should abandon all three.
BHAGAVAD GITA
2 RESILIENT
TEAMS CLASH
England had a big total
of 446 in front of them
but started with 5 runs
on board without a ball
bowled due to penalty
runs awarded with Ashwin
running on the protected
area of the pitch in the
first innings. Ben Dukcett
and Zack Crawley started
a counterattack that left
India stunned. Especially
Duckett was severe on
anything outside off and
swept strongly to Ashwin.
He reached his century
within the same session
after Tea in just 88 balls
which is the third fastest
against India in the coun-
try. Duckett’s century, in
partnerships with Crawley
and later with Ollie Pope,
placed England in a domi-
nant position at the end of
day 2. They trail India by
238 runs with 8 wickets
remaining on a flat track.
With the series hanging
in the balance, the drama
in Rajkot sets the stage
for an intriguing battle
between two determined
and resilient teams.
Ashwin though will be at
the centre of it all, if he
manages to find his mojo,
then England will surely be
staring at a second defeat
in three matches!
ASHWIN GETS 500
AS INDIA BATTLE FOR CONTROL IN
THE THIRD TEST AGAINST ENGLAND
ArarefeatwasachievedintheongoingthirdTestof
theIndia-Englandseries.RaviAshwinpickeduphis
muchanticipated500thTestwicket,amilestone
achievedbyjust8bowlersbeforehim!AshegotZack
Crawleycaughtatshortfinelegofatopedge,there
werenowildcelebrationsandnobiggestures.From
anyonenotaware,itwouldlooklikeusual
celebrationsatthefallofawicket.Suchisthe
simplicityofthemanthathasdefinedhiscareerand
whoisnowthesecondfastesttoreachthetallyinjust
98Tests,onlythesecondIndianafterAnilKumble
IN-DEPTH
Sandeshkhaliabloton
TMCgovtofWestBengal
KEJRIWAL’S TRUST VOTE
A FUTILE GAMBLE
ontroversies continue to besiege Mamata Ba-
nerjee’s Trinamool Congress administration,
with recent events unveiling disturbing alle-
gations. Following a series of corruption scandals in-
volving her ministers, the revelation of party leader
Shahjahan Sheikh’s involvement in orchestrating an
assault on Enforcement Directorate officials during a
raid for an alleged ration scam has shocked many.
Sheikh’ssubsequentdisappearancehasemboldened
women in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas district,
to step forward with accusations of molestation and
sexualexploitationbyTMCmembers.Theyclaimfear
of reprisal prevented earlier disclosure, citing collu-
sion between law enforcement and the establishment.
The grim revelations have handed political ammuni-
tion to both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Con-
gress, who now accuse Didi for purportedly neglecting
women’s welfare. Mamata Banerjee cannot shrug
away such incidents because she has to win elections.
Protecting women from exploitation is an important
part of good governance for which she should throw
out the goons roaming around with her party’s flag.
That, however, she may not do.
C
elhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is facing
a storm of challenges as he navigates the po-
liticalbattlefieldamidtheongoingliquorscam
investigation. With his sixth summon by the Enforce-
ment Directorate looming, Kejriwal took an unexpect-
ed turn by initiating a trust motion in the DelhiAssem-
bly. Alleging BJP’s attempts to lure his MLAs, Kejri-
wal aims to demonstrate his party’s unity amidst per-
ceived pressures.
Kejriwal claimed that the liquor policy scam, in
which several of his
Cabinet colleagues
have already been ar-
rested, is not a scam
butanattempttobreak
the AAP and topple
his government by fil-
ing false cases like it
hasbeendoneinsome
otherstates.Investiga-
tionisnotthepurpose,
healleged.Heclaimed
that the BJP cannot
form a government in
Delhi without resort-
ing to these tactics.
However, Kejri-
wal’s claims of BJP’s
enticement remain
unsupported, and the
quest to prove major-
ity in the Assembly
might not shield him
from the legal ramifi-
cations of the ED
probe. Also, the alle-
gations of monetary inducements and the BJP’s in-
volvement in coercing legislators lack concrete evi-
dence. The complexity of Kejriwal’s situation is com-
pounded by his ambiguity regarding the nature of his
summons – whether as Delhi’s Chief Minister or as the
Aam Aadmi Party’s president. This ambiguity under-
scorestheintricateinterplaybetweenhisdualrolesand
the legal entanglements he faces.
As the ED hearing approaches on February 19, Ke-
jriwal finds himself treading cautiously, apprehensive
of potential arrest. Despite his political maneuvers, the
crux of his defence hinges on substantiating allegations
andfacingthelegalintricaciessurroundinghisposition.
D
As the ED hearing
approaches on
February 19,
Kejriwal finds
himself treading
cautiously,
apprehensive of
potential arrest.
Despite his political
maneuvers, the crux
of his defence
hinges on
substantiating
allegations and
facing the legal
intricacies
surrounding his
position
A
Best wishes to all Delhi Police personnel and
their families on the 77th Raising Day of @
DelhiPolice. Delhi Police has worked with
bravery, courage and dedication to ensure peace and
security in the national capital. With its dedication on
many occasions, Delhi Police has set high ideals of
service and dedication. On Foundation Day, I salute
all the immortal martyrs of Delhi Police.
Amit Shah
@AmitShah
Next day for discussion with
farmers has been fixed on
Sunday... I am hopeful that
the next discussion will take place in a
positive environment and that we will
move forward in the direction of solving
these (farmers) issues. PM Modi has
taken several steps for the farmers.
Anurag Thakur
@ianuragthakur
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ECONOMIC NATIONALISM
Vocal for Local is essence of Swadeshi Andolan: V-P
First India Bureau
New Delhi
ice-President
JagdeepDhankhar
on Friday drew
attention of trade and
industry bodies to the
“ill-effects of not sub-
scribing to economic
nationalism”.
Terming economic na-
tionalism as “quintessen-
tially fundamental to our
economic growth”, the
Vice-President called for
importing only that
which is “unavoidably
essential”, to prevent the
drain of India’s foreign
exchange, loss of em-
ployment opportunities
for citizens and impedi-
ments in growth of entre-
preneurship.
Highlighting the need
to be “Vocal for Local”,
the Vice-President said
that this spirit was a facet
of ‘Aatmanirbhar
Bharat’, and reflected the
essence of the ‘Swadeshi
Andolan’ during India’s
freedom struggle. Ad-
dressing the Bharat Start-
up and MSMEs Summit
at Dr.Ambedkar Interna-
tional Centre here, he
lauded the effective per-
formance of India’s
MSME sector, and noted
that it was “bringing
about transformational
change in tier 2 3 cities
and in villages.”
Underlining how “af-
firmative governance
coupled with ease of busi-
ness policies and initia-
tives have helped in flour-
ishing of entrepreneur-
ship and spirit of innova-
tion” in the country,
Dhankharcalledforhand-
holding entrepreneurs to
help optimise their perfor-
mance. He also empha-
sised how startups and
MSMEs play a key role in
ensuring a “plateau-type”
rise for a democratic na-
tion like India, so that all
segments of society are
uplifted equitably.
Cautioning against the
export of raw materials
without value addition,
he stated that the twin ad-
vantages of job creation
and rise of entrepreneur-
ship within the country
that flow from such value
addition should not be
sacrificed for the appar-
ent ease of revenue it pro-
vided. “That money may
be easy for the individu-
al, but it is very painful
for the nation,” he under-
scored. “By adding real
value, we can contribute
greatly to the national
economy,” he added.
The Vice-President
noted that “world over,
research and develop-
ment is fuelled, fi-
nanced, promoted and
sustained by industries,
but we lack it here.”
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressing the Bharat Startup
and MSMEs Summit in New Delhi on Friday. PTI
V
New Delhi: The Su-
preme Court on Friday
said it will consider for
early listing a plea of
Sharad Pawar challeng-
ing an Election Com-
mission order recognis-
ing the Ajit Pawar-led
faction as the real NCP.
Pawar sought an urgent
hearing of his plea in
the wake of twin blows.
SC to give urgent
hearing of Sharad’s
plea against EC order
New Delhi: The death
toll in an explosion and
fire in a paint factory in
outer Delhi’s Alipur area
has climbed to 11 with
four more bodies recov-
ered from the premises,
police said on Friday.
Four people were injured
in the fire that broke out
on Thursday evening.
Delhi fire: 11 charred
bodies recovered
from paint factory
New Delhi: The Direc-
torate General of Civil
Aviation (DGCA) on
Friday issued a show
cause notice to Air In-
dia following the death
of an 80-year-old pas-
senger who decided to
walk at Mumbai airport
as he was asked to wait
due to heavy demand
for wheelchairs.
Air India gets notice
after 80-year-old
passenger dies
Ghaziabad: A POCSO
court here on Friday
sentenced a man to sev-
en years of imprison-
ment for rape of a minor
girl in 2017. The POC-
SO court judge Tendra
Pal convicted Jameel
Ali and imposed a fine
of Rs 27,000 on him.
The money will be giv-
en to the rape survivor.
UP man gets 7-year
jail term for raping
minor in Ghaziabad
New Delhi: The En-
forcement Directorate
(ED) on Friday said it
has arrested two per-
sons in connection with
a money laundering in-
vestigation linked to al-
leged land grabbing in
Goa. Vikrant Shetty
and Rajkumar Maithi
were taken into custody
on Thursday.
ED arrests 2 in money
laundering case linked
to land grab in Goa
IN BRIEF
New Delhi: Delhi CM
Arvind Kejriwal on Fri-
day placed a motion to
seek a vote of confi-
dence in the assembly.
The discussion on this
motion will happen on
Saturday, and the
House has been ad-
journed until then.
Arvind Kejriwal moves
motion of confidence
INDIA 06
EvenCongressischanting
‘JaiSiyaRam'now:Modi
PM says ‘Abki Baar NDA Sarkar 400 Paar’
PTI
Rewari
Modi on Friday flayed
the Opposition Congress
party over its stand on
the Ram temple inAyod-
hya, saying those who
used to call Lord Ram
imaginary and did not
want a temple to be con-
structed are also chant-
ing ‘Jai Siya Ram’ now.
Addressing a public
gathering after he laid
the foundation of an All
India Institute of Medi-
cal Sciences (AIIMS)
and inaugurated several
projects in the Rewari
district of Haryana, the
Prime Minister said In-
dia has touched new
heights in the world to-
day and that it has been
possible because of peo-
ple’s blessings.
Referring to his visit to
the UAE and Qatar this
week, the PM said the
respect that India now
gets from every corner is
not of Modi alone, but of
every Indian.
Targeting the Opposi-
tion Congress, PM Modi
said those who used to
call Lord Ram imagi-
nary and did not want a
temple to be built in
Ayodhya are also chant-
ing ‘Jai Siya Ram’ now.
For decades, the Con-
gress had created obsta-
cles in the abrogation of
Article 370 of the Consti-
tution, which accorded
special status to the erst-
while state of Jammu and
Kashmir. PM Modi said
he had given a guarantee
and fulfilled it by scrap-
ping Article 370.
The Prime Minister
said his first event after
the BJP declared him as
its prime ministerial can-
didate in the run-up to
the 2014 general elec-
tions was in Rewari in
September 2013.
Punjab-Haryana borders
tense as protest continues
PTI
Amritsar/Hisar/Muzaffar-
nagar
Commuters in Punjab
faced inconvenience on
Friday as buses stayed off
the roads in response to
the Samyukta Kisan Mor-
cha’s call for a ‘Bharat
Bandh’ to press the gov-
ernment to accept farm-
ers’demands, including a
legal guarantee of MSP.
Markets at several
places in Punjab also re-
mained shut while farm-
ers held demonstrations at
many places and blocked
national highways in
Pathankot, Tarn Taran,
Bathinda and Jalandhar.
They raised slogans
against the Centre for not
accepting their demands.
In Haryana’s Hisar, the
Haryana Roadways ser-
vices were paralysed as
its employees supported
the ‘Bharat Bandh’ and
stayed away from work.
The BKU staged dhar-
nas at several toll plazas
in Haryana and forced
authorities not to charge
toll tax from commuters.
Farmers’ agitation
BJPfact-findingteam,
CongMPAdhirstopped
onwaytoSandeshkhali
Agencies
New Delhi
The West Bengal Police
stopped the BJP’s fact-
findingcommitteeheaded
to Sandeshkhali midway
in Rampur village on Fri-
day, prompting its mem-
bers to sit on the road in
protest for hours. Con-
gress MP Adhir Ranjan
Chowdhury also sat on a
dharnainthevillagewhen
the police stopped him.
Protests have rocked
Sandeshkhali in North 24
Parganas where residents
have accused local TMC
leaders of land grabbing
and sexually harassing
women. After the allega-
tions of sexual harassment
emerged,BJPchiefJPNa-
dda formed a six-member
fact-finding team com-
prising Union ministers
Annapurna Devi and Pra-
tima Bhowmick, MPs Su-
nita Duggal, Kavita
Patidar,SangitaYadavand
Brij Lal to meet victims.
Rahul Gandhi ‘insulted'
party legislators,
claims Assam Cong MLA
Agencies
Guwahati
Kamalakhya Dey Pur-
kayastha, a three-time
MLA, who resigned as
A s s a m
P r a d e s h
C o n g r e s s
Committee
p r e s i d e n t
and “extend-
ed”supporttotheBJP,has
revealed that the grand-
old party leader Rahul
Gandhi “insulted” the
party MLAs when he was
in northeast during the
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.
“When Congress went
to forge an alliance with
15partiesinAssam,many
of us resisted the decision
because most of the par-
ties do not have any
strength on ground. Rai-
jor Dal chiefAkhil Gogoi
met Rahul Gandhi in
Jorhat district and told
him that Congress legisla-
tors remain mute specta-
tors in the assembly
which was not at all true.
However, Gandhi scolded
his own party legislators
badly,” Purkayastha said.
Purkayastha said, “The
leadership is the root
cause of Congress’
downfall. When Gandhi
arrived in Dhubri during
his yatra, he misbehaved
with the party legislators
on Gogoi’s provocation.”
Priyanka Gandhi in
hospital, will not
join Bharat Jodo
Nyay Yatra in UP
PTI
New Delhi
Congress leader Priyan-
ka Gandhi Vadra said
that she has
been admit-
ted to hospi-
tal due to an
illness and
hence would
not join the party’s Bharat
Jodo Nyay Yatra on Fri-
day. She sent her best
wishes to her brother Ra-
hul Gandhi and other
Congress leaders for the
Nyay Yatra and said she
would join them as soon
as she felt better. The Ra-
hul Gandhi-led Yatra en-
tered Uttar Pradesh late
on Friday evening.
UPnativeswitnessedimportanceoflaworderinlast7yrs:Yogi
Agencies
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh Chief Min-
ister Yogi Adityanath on
Friday said that the citi-
zens of the state have wit-
nessed the importance of
law and order over the
past seven years.
Addressing the clos-
ing ceremony of the 67th
All India Police Duty
Meet, the Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister said,
“Their decision to re-
elect this government
stems from witnessing
the improved law and or-
der situation and security
environment in the state.
The robust law and order
situation in the state has
resulted in receiving in-
vestment proposals of Rs
40 lakh crores in Global
Investors Summit.
Whereas before 2017, no
one wanted to invest in
the state.”
He said that on Febru-
ary 19 investment pro-
posals of more than Rs
10 lakh crore are going to
be implemented through
a Ground Breaking Cer-
emony in the presence of
Modi. “This will directly
provide jobs to 35 lakh
youths, demonstrating
that when law and order
is applied with determi-
nation, positive results
follow,” he said.
Yogi mentioned that
various police forces
play a crucial role in cre-
ating a better environ-
ment for the country’s
internal security, law and
order and safety.
2024Boardsnotpostponed,
CBSEissuesclarification
Agencies
New Delhi
TheCentralBoardofSec-
ondaryEducation(CBSE)
has issued a clarification
against the fake circular
circulating on social me-
dia about postponement
of board exams 2024.
The fake circular stated
that the CBSE board ex-
ams 2024 have been post-
poned due to the ongoing
farmers’ protest. Howev-
er, the CBSE clarified
that no such decision has
been taken by the Board.
“Beware! The following
letter under circulation is
FAKE and misleading.
The board has not taken
any such decision,” the
Board said in a post on X.
The fake notice had
stated that due to farmer’s
Protest, there are problem
faced out by the board,
they are unable to appear
in the schools so as per
the Govt guidelines
Board Exams of class XII
has been postponed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, CM Manohar Lal Khattar,
Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala and others during the foundation stone laying ceremony of an All India
Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and other development projects, in Rewari on Friday. PTI
Modi’s Mantra
Courtesy Meet
(L to R) Shyam Bihari Sharma (Bharat 24, Chattisgarh
Territory Head), Manoj Jagyasi (CBO Bharat 24) and Ashish
Malhotra (North Head Bharat 24) during a courtesy meet
with Chhatisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur (2nd left).
THAKUR QUESTIONS
AAP ON MSP PAYOUTS
New Delhi: Union
Minister Anurag
Thakur on Friday
wondered how Punjab
Chief Minister Bhagwant
Mann would respond to the
farmer’s agitation when the
AAP had once demanded
that the state governments
pick up the tab for giving
the minimum support price
(MSP). Talking to report-
ers here, Thakur said the
next round of talks with the
agitating farmers scheduled
to be held on Sunday will
be cordial and the farmers
will not resort to violence
and vandalism.
HARYANA COPS FIRE
TEAR GAS AT FARMERS
New Delhi: Haryana
Police on Friday
fired tear gas shells
to disperse protesting farm-
ers when they moved to-
wards the barricades at the
Shambhu border near Am-
bala, a day after talks be-
tween Union ministers and
farmer leaders remained
inconclusive. The fresh
confrontation comes on the
fourth day of the farmers'
‘Delhi Chalo' march, called
by the Samyukta Kisan
Morcha (Non-Political) and
the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha,
to press the government to
accept their demands.
Security personnel stand guard as brick bats and stones lie on
road at Shambhu border during farmers’ protest near Patiala.
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who was also stopped,
pointed out that it was a public road. PTI
Yogi Adityanath
NCSC RECOMMENDS
PREZ RULE IN BENGAL
New Delhi:The
National Commis-
sion for Scheduled
Castes (NCSC) on Friday
recommended the imposition
of President's rule in West
Bengal in its report on Sand-
eshkhali violence submitted
to the President. NCSC
Chief Arun Halder said, “The
commission has submitted
its report to the President.
The report recommends the
imposition of President's rule
in West Bengal.”

Jaipur, Saturday | February 17, 2024 07

More than 31,000 recruitments soon in Health Dept: Khimsar
Nomination papers for Raj RS
polls found valid after scrutiny
BJP’s fascist ideology is being exposed: Gehlot
Vikas Sharma
Jaipur
ore than 31,000
unemployed
people will
soon get jobs in the
Health Dept There are
around 21,000 vacancies
under process in the dept.
Apart from this, there
will be recruitment on
around 10,000 other
posts also. The process of
recruitment has started
and Health Minister GS
Khimsar himself is mon-
itoring the recruitment
process. Khimsar has
claimed that legal com-
plications in the recruit-
ment process have been
resolved and the process
of cadre wise appoint-
ment will start soon.
Every eligible family
will now get the benefit
of Ayushman. Khimsar
said that the work of
changing the name of
Chiranjeevi scheme to
Rajasthan Ayushman
Arogya Yojana has been
done. “Chiranjeevi’s
claims of treatment worth
Rs 25 lakh were just a
show. We have not only
changed the name of the
scheme but will also pro-
vide benefits to every
needy. Changes are being
made in Ayushman even
at the central govt’s level.
After this change we will
try how to implement it
in a better way,” he said.
“While there’s indeed
a substantial workload in
managing transfers with-
in Health Dept, I am
committed to ensuring
utmost transparency
throughout the process.
Detailed records are be-
ing meticulously pre-
pared to facilitate higher-
level notifications.”
Guv Kalraj Mishra interacts with Health Minister Gajendra Singh
Khimsar, who called upon the Governor at Raj Bhavan on Friday.
M
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need to have faith in ourselves, our nation and a
higher blessed power to enrich our life.
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THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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‘VIKSIT BHARAT, VIKSIT RAJASTHAN’ PROGRAMME IN JAIPUR
EveryoneleavingCongasit’strapped
inviciouscircleofnepotism:PMModi
First India Bureau
Jaipur
PM Narendra Modi while
virtually addressing an
event, ‘Viksit Bharat,
Viksit Rajasthan’, in
Jaipur, hit out at the Con-
gress, saying that every-
one is leaving the party
as it is trapped in the vi-
cious circle of nepotism
and dynastic politics.
He also laid the founda-
tion stones of projects
worth about Rs 17,000
crore and inaugurated
various development
works. A big problem
with the Congress is that
it lacks the farsighted-
ness to frame positive
policies. Neither can the
Congress foresee the fu-
ture nor does it have any
road map for it, he said.
“When Modi fulfils his
guarantees, some people
lose sleep. You are look-
ing at the situation of the
Congress, you have re-
cently taught a lesson to
the Congress but it does
not accept it,” he said,
referring to the Rajasthan
assembly election re-
sults. “They do not even
take the name of ‘Viksit
Bharat’because Modi is
To make India a devel-
oped country, the prime
minister said, the govern-
ment is strengthening
four sections -- the youth,
women, farmers and the
poor.
“For us, these are the
four biggest castes,” he
said.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajanlal
Sharma while speaking
at the ‘Viksit Bharat
-Viksit Rajasthan’ pro-
gramme, lauded PM
Modi for his vision for
the nation and said India
is developing rapidly un-
der his leadership.
“The country is touch-
ing new records of suc-
cess. The result of your
vision in UPI is being
discussed in the whole
world. The best institu-
tions of the world are ex-
pressing their confidence
in the economy of our
country,” he said. Shar-
ma said the country is
moving forward through
new policies and efforts
to implement them on the
ground under Prime Min-
ister Modi’s leadership.
The CM said that
many people had given
slogans to eliminate pov-
erty, but Prime Minister
Modi has made a serious
effort to reach out to the
poor by keeping them at
the center of welfare
schemes.” We are mov-
ing forward taking inspi-
ration from you (PM) on
the basis of the mantra of
‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vi-
kas,” the CM said.
Jaipur: Guv Kalraj Mishra virtually participated from Raj
Bhavan in ‘Viksit Bharat, Viksit Rajasthan’, programme
where PM Modi bestowed Rajasthan with a gift of
development projects worth Rs 17,000 cr. Express-
ing gratitude to PM, Mishra highlighted the imminent
execution of development schemes encompassing
railways, roads, energy,water resources, and other sec-
tors in Rajasthan. He emphasised that these endeavors
would propel Raj towards rapid progress. Stressing the
transformative impact of such large- scale projects, he
asserted that they would pave way for comprehensive
development and create job opportunities for the youth.
Jaipur: After PM Modi inaugurated the Baunli to Kustla
section worth `1,658 cr of Delhi-Mumbai Vadodara
E-way, Dy CM and PWD Minister Diya Kumari reviewed
the project. She said that direct connectivity of Sawai
Madhopur with national capital will boost tourism
trade. Diya said that Sawai Madhopur attracts a huge
number of tourists as it has Ranthambore National
Park, Khandar Fort, Chauthmata Temple. “Reducing
the distance from Delhi- NCR will also promote Sawai
Madhopur as a weekend destination which will generate
employment in area,” she said, adding that it will boost
multidimensional industrial economic devp in the area.
GUV EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO PM MODI,
SAYS RAJ WILL PROGRESS RAPIDLY IN FUTURE
SAWAI MADHOPUR’S DIRECT CONNECTIVITY TO
DELHI-NCR WILL BOOST TOURISM TRADE: DIYA
z Prime Minister Narendra
Modi has dedicated
eight railway projects
worth Rs 2,300 crore
to Rajasthan. This
includes electrification of
Jodhpur-Rai’s Bagh-
Merta Road-Bikaner sec-
tion (277 km), Jodhpur-
Phalodi section (136 km)
and Bikaner-Ratangarh-
Sadulpur-Rewari section
(375 km).
z The PM will also dedi-
cate Khatipura Railway
Station to the nation.
It was developed as a
satellite station for Jaipur
and is equipped with a
terminal facility, where
trains can start and
terminate.
z Maintenance facility of
Vande Bharat sleeper
trains at Bhagat Ki Kothi
(Jodhpur), maintenance
of Vande Bharat, LHB
all types of rakes at
Khatipura (Jaipur)
and construction of
coach care complex for
maintenance of trains in
Hanumangarh.
z Besides, doubling work
of Bandikui to Agra Fort
rail line will be done.
PM DEDICATES RAILWAY
PROJECTS WORTH
`2,300 CRORE TO RAJ
CM: India touching new
records of success
under PM’s leadership
Whatever Modi says and does, the
Prime Minister says, the Congress says
and does the opposite, “even if it
means a huge loss for the country”
Themoresomeone
abuses me, the
more the Cong
embraces him: PM
The programme was live-streamed at
around 200 places across the State and
was attended by ministers, MPs, MLAs
and other public representatives
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma during the ‘Viksit Bharat, Viksit Rajasthan’ programme at JECC in Jaipur
on Friday. Sudhansh Pant, Abhay Kumar, Gopal Sharma, KC Verma and others were also present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses beneficiaries from all assembly constituencies
inaugurates various development projects in Rajasthan during the event via VC on Friday.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma pays a courtesy visit to Union Health
Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at the latter’s residence in New
Delhi on Friday.
Under the visionary
guidance of PM Modi
benefits of Centre’s
people-centric
schemes are reaching
every household,
including Rajasthan
via Viksit Bharat
Sankalp Yatra. Under
the leadership of CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma,
the dream of a
developed Rajasthan
under the esteemed
guidance of Modi ji
will soon be fulfilled.
RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE,
INDUSTRIES MINISTER
Congress has only one
agenda - oppose
Modi. They spread
such things against
Modi which can divide
society. This is what
happens to a party
when it gets trapped
in vicious cycle of
dynastic politics.
Today, everyone is
leaving Congress and
only one family is
seen there.
‘Viksit Bharat’ is not
just words or a
sentiment. It is a drive
to enrich every family,
and create modern
facilities in country.
Narendra Modi, PM
PM Narendra Modi has once again demonstrated his
commitment by providing Rajasthan with gifts
worth `17,000 crore. It is heartening to see that
Jodhpur has received numerous projects, especially
in the railway sector. Many thanks to the
generous-hearted Modi ji.
GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT, UNION JAL SHAKTI MINISTER
In the BJP’s double-engine government, the wings of
development have been firmly attached to
Rajasthan with Modi’s assurance. Today, under the
leadership of the pioneering visionary PM Narendra
Modi CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, the ‘Developed India -
Developed Rajasthan’ programme witnessed the
inauguration and foundation laying of several vital
projects worth `17,000 crore in Rajasthan spanning
across various sectors.
CP JOSHI, BJP STATE PRESIDENT
First India Bureau
Jaipur
All eight nomination pa-
pers submitted for the
upcoming biennial elec-
tions for three RS seats
from Rajasthan under-
went thorough scrutiny
in Assembly on Friday,
with all papers deemed
correct. In the presence
of Observer and CEO
Praveen Gupta, Election
Officer MP Sharma con-
firmed the accuracy of
the nomination papers.
Among the candidates,
four nomination papers
for Congress candidate
Sonia Gandhi, two for
BJP candidate Chunni
Lal Garasia, and two for
Madan Rathore were
scrutinised by poll
agents. Returning Officer
MP Sharma andAsst Re-
turning Officer SC Pa-
reek conducted the scru-
tiny process in the pres-
ence of agents, propos-
ers, and candidates.
SONIA’SFAULTYASSET
DETAILS:BJPOBJECTS
BJP has protested
against Italian
property not men-
tioned in Sonia Gandhi’s
nomination. BJP leader
Yogendra Singh Tanwar,
who is election agent of
BJP candidate Chunni Lal
Garasia wrote a letter to the
Returning Election Officer
saying, “Sonia Gandhi failed
to provide details about her
Italian property, including its
location and value.”
PTI
Jaipur
Alleging the central
agencies have sealed the
bank accounts of the
Congress at the BJP’s
behest, former CM
Ashok Gehlot said “At
BJP’s behest, central
agencies have sealed the
bank accounts of Con-
gress Party. The Con-
gress party doesn’t run
only on money power
like BJP. These bank ac-
counts will definitely be
recovered through judi-
cial process, but the un-
democratic face of BJP
and its fascist ideology
of ruling the entire coun-
try with a single party is
now being completely
exposed,” he said on X.
Former Cong Min MS
Malviya is said to be
ready to join BJP. He tar-
geted Cong saying,
“Congress is besieged by
certain individuals. Inter-
estingly, there is discus-
sion of 2 leaders from
Jaipur Rural, 1 from Na-
gaur and one from Me-
war leaving the Congress
and joining BJP. Cong
has started damage con-
trol. Former CM Ashok
Gehlot had called Nana-
mal Ninama Ramila
Khadiya to Jaipur.
CONGRESS TO HOLD
STIR IN RAJ ON FEB 19
Jaipur: The Con-
gress will protest in
front of Income Tax
offices of all the districts
of Rajasthan on Feb 19
against BJP’s anti-demo-
cratic attitude and misuse of
constitutional institutions, a
statement issued on Friday
said. Congress Chief GS
Dotasra has directed all the
DCCs to protest in front of
Income Tax Office located
in their respective districts
at 11 am on Monday (Feb-
ruary 19), it said.
There will be recruit-
ment on more than
31,000 posts in
Health Dept, says Health
Minister GS Khimsar dur-
ing special conversation
with First India. He said,
“Around 21,000 recruit-
ments are under process
in dept. Nod is being taken
for 10,000 other posts. All
legal problems that existed
in recruitment have been
resolved. Cadre- wise ap-
pointments will start soon.”
ENHANCING HEALTHCARE
21,000 RECRUITMENTS
UNDER PROCESS
Ashok Gehlot with Nanalal Ninama and Ramila Khadiya, who
called upon him at his residence in Jaipur on Friday.
LS Speaker Om Birla inaugurates MEWA 2024, India’s
foremost B2B exhibition for nuts and dry fruits at
Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi on Friday.
“Since ancient times, India has been a major importer
of dry fruits. I hope that the deliberation during this
conference will prove instrumental in enhancing the
production and export of dry fruits in India,” said Birla.
Birla inaugurates
MEWA 2024 in Delhi

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munity of
Canada(RCC) has swiftly em-
braced and upheld the timeless
principles integral to Rajput so-
ciety. Beyond the realms of so-
cial media, this spirited initia-
tive, fueled by the essence of
Parakram (Founder), has gained
formidable momentum through
the active engagement of lumi-
naries such as Navneet Singh
Dodiya, Deveshwar Singh
Rathore,Yugeshwar Pratap Sin-
gh, Rohan Singh, Raghuveer
Singh, Neeraj Singh, and others.
The festivities commenced
with a reverential puja, followed
by enchanting traditional dances
that transported attendees to the
heart of Rajput culture.Adorned
in traditional attire, participants
shared their Canadian journeys,
while Aditi Sisodiya, Aprajeeta
Chandrawat, Dhaneshwari
Solanki, and other Rajput wom-
en adorned the occasion with
their graceful performances.
The seamless orchestration of
the event, from captivating
visuals to delectable cuisines,
owes much to the meticulous
efforts of Yadvendra, Soorya
Pratap, Vijayraj, Harshvardhan
Singh Rathore, Shivraj Singh
Jhala, Shyam Singh Shekhwat,
and others. The august presence
of erstwhile royal family mem-
bers from Bansda, Banswara,
Bundi, Sayla, and Jamnagar,
added regal splendor to the af-
fair, with their participation
and accolades.
The journey of the Rajput
community continued with
the landmark Pratap Jayanti
in Canada, beckoning Indian
Rajput royal families to par-
take virtually and bestow their
grace upon the occasion. Subse-
quent events, including vibrant
youth gatherings and the im-
pactful Dussehra celebration in
2022, bore witness to a signifi-
cant turnout, reaffirming the
burgeoning influence of Rajputs
in Canada.
A poignant tribute to Rajput
warriors worldwide, the Re-
membrance Day event served
as a beacon of honour, shedding
light on unsung heroes and rec-
ognizing the global signifi-
cance of princely state armies.
Figures such as Jam Sahib Dig-
vijay Singh Ji Jadeja and Maha-
raja Ganga Singh Ji were fi-
nally accorded the reverence
they deserved.
This marks only the begin-
ning of a promising journey,
fortified by unwavering com-
munity support. The Rajput
community of Canada persists
in organizing impactful events
centred around history, heritage,
and culture while nurturing
youth unity and raising aware-
ness about the community’s
legacy in a foreign land. Semi-
nars addressing crucial aspects
such as employment, business
development, health, and spir-
ituality further enrich the com-
munity tapestry.
Through these endeavours,
the Rajput community seeks to
preserve its rich legacy and
equip its members with con-
temporary knowledge and
skills, fostering unity and pro-
gress within the Canadian land-
scape. True to its ethos, RCC
leads by example, extending its
support not only to the commu-
nity in Canada but also to ini-
tiatives worldwide.
The organization’s mission
and vision, “Embrace the Past,
Conquer the Future,” and “Em-
power Rajput Excellence: Fos-
tering Unity, Heritage, and Pro-
gress in Canada,” underscore its
unwavering commitment. Since
its inception, the Rajput Com-
munity of Canada has been a
catalyst for positive change,
leaving an indelible mark on
unity and progress. Together,
they forge ahead, carving a path
toward a stronger and more vi-
brant community, bound by
shared values and aspirations.
From History Heritage to Humanity
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fair, with their participation
take virtually and bestow their
grace upon the occasion. Subse-
quent events, including vibrant
youth gatherings and the im-
pactful Dussehra celebration in

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sher and Ro-
zonda Chilli
Thomas were
once consid-
ered a perfect match
in the industry. But
unfortunately, their
love story didn’t stand
the test of time. Rozonda
Chilli Thomas is mostly
known by her stage name
Chilli. She is an American
singer, dancer and actress.
The singer, 52, also belongs
to the TLC group. The
group has sold 65 million
records globally, becom-
ing one of the best-sell-
ing TLC girls group of
the century. In a re-
cent interview Ush-
er, now 45, opened
up about his past
relationship with
Chilli, which lasted
from 2001 to 2004.
Usher’s journey
to stardom be-
gan when he
made the bold move
from Chattanooga,
Tennessee to Atlanta
at a young age. He re-
leased his debut al-
bum at just 15 and achieved
mainstream success with
his hit album, My Way,
at 18. Usher’s natural
charm attracted old-
er women, and
when he crossed
paths with Chilli in
2001, who was sev-
en years his senior,
he instantly be-
came her big-
gest fan. The
artist told
people, “I
was always
charming
the older
ladies,” he
added, If I
am to be
honest, I
was her
No. 1 fan,
and she
was my
super-
star, at
the age
of 8, I put
her poster on
my wall and
said, ‘Man that
girl is so beautiful.
he final sea-
son of Young
Sheldon, star-
ring Iain
Armitage, is currently
airing on CBS, slated to
conclude on May 16,
2024, following seven
successful seasons as the
spinoff of the beloved
television sitcom The
Big Bang Theory.
But the good news is,
Young Sheldon was re-
leased on Netflix in No-
vember last year, and to
no one’s but Armitage’s
surprise, it is doing ex-
ceptionally well in terms
of viewership numbers.
Speaking to People ahead
of the Young Sheldon fi-
nale season premiere on
February 15, Iain Armit-
age who plays the titular
character on the show
said; Armitage, 15, who
played Jim Parason’s
younger version on The
Big Bang Theory and
who has been leading its
spin-off series Young
Sheldon on CBS since
2017, told people that he
actually didn’t know the
show was available on
Netflix.
“Randomly, a friend of
mine was like, ‘Yo, I saw
your show on Netflix,’
and I was like, It’s on
Netflix in the U.K. I
don’t know [if] it’s on
Netflix in the U.S. I kind
of didn’t even know we
were on Netflix until I
looked.” Additionally,
the teen star revealed, “I
don’t tend to watch much
TV. I don’t do any of my
own social media. It’s all
run by my mom and also
by sort of my people, I
guess. That sounds so
weird, but I’m not hip
with the kids, so it’s kind
of funny to see that it re-
ally has blown up so
much.” Young Sheldon
starring Iain Armitage
along with Zoe Perry,
Lance Barber, Annie
Potts,and others.
arineeti Chopra recently made
heads turn when she stepped
on the stage for her first-
ever live concert. Her
decision to become a
singer apart from being
an actress and managing 2 careers at the
same time has come as a pleasant sur-
prise for the fans. Although she has sung
songs in some of her films in the past fi-
nally singing in her first-ever live concert
is a different achievement altogether. In a
recent interview, the actress spoke about what
got her to take this decision. Parineeti Chopra
revealed that it was a culmination of 25 years of
thoughts, dreams, and planning that led to this moment.
We all know that her next film is going to be ImtiazAli’s Cham-
kila. This film is a biopic based on the life of popular Punjabi
singer Amar Singh Chamika headlined by Diljit Dosanjh.
Parineeti plays the role of Amarjot Kaur, and she had to
sing multiple songs in this film. Revealing one of the
main reasons she signed this film was because she was
getting to sing some 15 songs for it. The actress fur-
ther revealed that it was during the shoot of this film
that her Chamkila co-star Diljit Dosanjh heard her
sing and asked her to pursue live performances.
Everyone around me used to constantly put
this thought in my head that I could be on
stage.” Parineeti expressed that not just
Diljit Dosanjh and everyone on the sets but
her husband Raghav Chadha also encour-
aged her to sing. “Raghav has known me for only some
time, yet he suggested that I should do live shows.
arineeti Chopra recently made
heads turn when she stepped
on the stage for her first-
ever live concert. Her
decision to become a
singer apart from being
prise for the fans. Although she has sung
songs in some of her films in the past fi-
nally singing in her first-ever live concert
is a different achievement altogether. In a
recent interview, the actress spoke about what
got her to take this decision. Parineeti Chopra
revealed that it was a culmination of 25 years of
thoughts, dreams, and planning that led to this moment.
Different
Achievement
P
HEARTBREAK
Lessons Learned
ajesh Roshan’s daughter and Hrithik
Roshan’s cousin Pashmina Roshan is all
set to make her Bollywood debut with
Ishq Vishk Rebound. The sequel to
the 2003 film Ishq Vishk, which marked the act-
ing debut of Shahid Kapoor in Bollywood, is
one of the most interesting projects to release
this year. The release date announcement video
of the film was unveiled yesterday and is get-
t i n g
t h u m b s
up from
e v e r y -
o n e .
N o w ,
Hrithik’s
girlfriend
Saba Azad
has also lent
her sup-
port to
P a s h -
mina. Saba Azad took to Instagram
Stories and shared the release date
announcement video of Ishq Vishk
Rebound starring Hrithik Roshan’s
cousin Pashmina Roshan. Writ-
ing encouraging words along-
side, she wrote, “It’s almost
time for our Pashooo to shiii-
iiine” followed by multiple
red heart emojis and laugh-
ter emojis. “Can’t wait my
lill cutlet” she added.
Apart from Pashmina
Roshan, Ishq Vishk Re-
bound also stars Rohit
Saraf, Jibraan Khan and Naila
Grrewal. Directed by NipunAvinash Dharma-
dhikari and produced by Ramesh Taurani and
Jaya Taurani, the film is slated for release on
June 28, 2024.
R
n Thursday’s
podcast epi-
sode of Amy
T.J. Pod-
cast, T.J. Holmes re-
vealed that he is not sure
about returning to Good
Morning America. Hol-
mes went on to say that
he does not see a path
further by looking back
at the ABC show.
The T.V. personality
and Amy Robach were
part of the chat show for
a long time before the
two broke the news of
being in a relationship.
An investigation com-
mittee was set up
against the duo, and in
January 2023, confir-
mation was given re-
garding the couple not
returning to the show.
GMA had released a
statement back in the
day that read, “After
several productive con-
versations with Amy
Robach and T.J. Holm-
es about different op-
tions, we all agreed it’s
best for everyone that
they move on from
ABC News. We recog-
nize their talent and
commitment over the
years and are thankful
for their contributions.”
while in a conversation
with Robach on their
podcast, Holmes react-
ed to the question of his
return to Good Morning
America. He said,
“There’s a lot of ifs in
there, and does that in-
clude working with
you? Does that include
working with some of
the same folks that are
still there? That would
involve a lot.” He add-
ed, “Obviously, nobody
over there is thinking
about us coming back,
but I couldn’t set up a
scenario that makes
sense.”
O
wara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad
are celebrating their first year of
wedded bliss on Friday, as Swara
took to Instagram to share a
heartfelt post. They tied the knot on Febru-
ary 16, 2023, and their joy was further mul-
tiplied when they welcomed their daughter,
Raabiyaa, in September 2023. To mark this
special occasion, Swara shared some ador-
able pictures and poured her heart out in a
lengthy note, giving us a glimpse into
their beautiful journey together. Swara
took to Instagram and shared pictures
from her court wedding and captioned the
post, “‘Wise men say, only fools rush in…’
Fahad I certainly rushed into marriage,
but were friends for 3 years prior. It was a
love neither of us noticed blossoming, per-
haps because the differences between us
were many. Hindu-Muslim was only the
most obvious. I’m older than Fahad we
come from different worlds: a big city girl
from an ethnically mixed English
speaking family a small town boy
from a traditional Western UP
family that speaks Urdu Hin-
dustani. I’m an actress in Hin-
di films, he’s a research schol-
ar, activist politician. But
our liberal arts education
values gave us a shared lan-
guage of political beliefs a
common vision for our society
country. We met at the CAA-
NRC protests in December 2019
even organised one together.
Slowly, we became close confidants.”
Wedded
BLISS
come from different worlds: a big city girl
from an ethnically mixed English
speaking family a small town boy
from a traditional Western UP
family that speaks Urdu Hin-
dustani. I’m an actress in Hin-
common vision for our society
country. We met at the CAA-
NRC protests in December 2019
even organised one together.
Slowly, we became close confidants.”
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Parineeti Chopra Usher Rozonda Chilli Thomas
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RETURNING TO GMA

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City First
aipur witnessed
the grand inau-
guration of the
Interior and Ex-
terior Show by
Shakun, a highly anticipated
event in the realm of home de-
cor at JCC, Sitapura on Fri-
day. The Decor India Show
promises a delightful experi-
enceforvisitorsuntilFebruary
20, when celebrity interior de-
signer Neelam Kothari Soni
gracedtheeventwithherpres-
ence.Theeventincludesdistin-
guishedguestsRavindraSingh
Mohnot, Praveen Khandelwal
and Tarun Sachdeva among
others.Attendees marvelled at
theexquisiteexhibitsfeaturing
furniture, home decor, light-
ing, modular kitchens, tiles,
and sanitary fittings.
Gokul Das Maheshwari,
MD of Shakun Group, em-
phasized the event's diversity,
with exhibits sponsored by in-
dustrygiantsWonderCement
and Kajaria. Exciting prizes,
including high-end gadgets
and precious metals, spon-
sored by KK Jewellers, added
to the event's allure, ensuring
an unforgettable experience
for all attendees.
ExperienceIndianDecor
J
IT VOICE EXPO!
GREETINGS!
In a celebration of love and
tradition Anita, daughter of
Lakshmi and Dr KR Bagaria
with Dr Karan, son of Promila
and Gopiram Beniwal filled
the air with melodious tunes
and infectious laughter as
friends and family gathered
to partake in the joyous
festivities of vibrant wedding
ceremony, marking the union
of two hearts in matrimony
on Monday at Shubh Aarambh
Banquet and Marriage Garden,
Vidhani Square, Near Bombay
Hospital, 200 Feet Mahal Road,
Jagatpura, Jaipur.
MUKESH KIRADOO
St Xavier’s College kicked off its highly anticipated Zest ‘24 Resounding Reverb: Traversing
the Waves of Time’ with a dazzling inaugural ceremony on Friday. The ceremony, a tribute to
tradition and time, featured captivating performances by students and the Rajasthani Langa
ensemble. Pulmonologist Dr Nalin Joshi and Maternal and Child Health Specialist Dr Kalpana
Joshi lit the ceremonial lamp. Over 35 teams from prestigious institutions will compete
in various events, with performances by Arjun Kanungo and DJ TrapperX adding to the
excitement. Esteemed figures Rev Fr Dr Arokya Swamy SJ and Fr S Xavier SJ graced the event.
MUKESH
KIRADOO
The 4th Edition of the Greek IT Voice Expo is set to elevate Rajasthan's tech landscape, converging
sectors under one roof to spotlight IT innovations, organised by IT Voice and MITO on Friday at
Rajasthan International Center (RIC). The event serves as a nexus for diverse sectors, fostering
engagement among entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and investors. From DeepTech to Smart Cities
initiatives, the expo champions sustainable infrastructural growth, aligning with the Smart Cities
Mission to Movement campaign. Since its inception in 2008, the expo has been a catalyst for
Rajasthan's IT evolution, now emblematic of the digital age shift. Anticipating 15,000+ industry
visitors, 100+ brands, and participants from 40+ divisions, it promises unparalleled networking
opportunities and insights into cutting-edge technologies.
City First
rt enthusiasts
were treated
to the capti-
vating sounds
of traditional 'Kaavad'
recitation at Jawahar
Kala Kendra, on Thurs-
day. The event, delved
into the 500-year-old tra-
dition of Kaavad creation
and recitation, bringing
together experts and en-
thusiasts alike. Bassey, a
recipient of the Presiden-
tial Award for Kaavad
construction, and Narsi
Ram Bhat, a renowned
Kaavad reciter, were
among the main speak-
ers, shedding light on the
rich heritage of this fad-
ing folk art. The conclu-
sion of a Kaavad con-
struction workshop, on-
going since February 12,
marked another mile-
stone in preserving this
cultural legacy. Dwarika
Prasad Suthar, a Kaavad
artisan, highlighted the
evolution of Kaavad
themes, incorporating
new topics like Pancha-
tantra and traffic rules.
Narsi Ram Bhat, emo-
tionally touched by the
event, emphasized the
importance of Jawahar
Kala Kendra in revital-
izing this age-old tradi-
tion. Gayatri Rathore, the
director of the centre,
emphasized the role of
workshops in nurturing
creativity and bridging
the gap between tradition
and modernity in the art
world.
A
Cultural Journey
SANTOSH SHARMA
MUKESH
KIRADOO
EVENTS!
The Muskaan Foundation for Road Safety in collaboration with the Transport and Road Safety
Department of the Government of Rajasthan, spearheaded customized training sessions aimed
at enhancing road safety awareness among students on Friday. These sessions were conducted
in partnership with three educational institutions in the city. The program saw active
participation from students and faculty of Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences
and Technology, Rajasthan Swayat Shasan Mahavidyalaya, and SSG Pareek P.G College. The
initiative focused on crucial aspects of road safety, including Legislation, Motor Vehicle Driving
Regulations 2017, and Defensive Driving, with a special emphasis on two-wheeler riding. The
workshops had a special Defensive Driving Module for two-wheel riders. Neha Khullar, Director
of Projects at Muskaan Foundation, emphasized that it was crucial to educate young two-
wheeler riders, particularly in professional colleges.
A Special Session on sensitivity and soft skills, with a focus on the workplace, was recently
organised by Assocham RSDC and Inaya Foundation at Rajasthan Hospital, on Friday in
collaboration with RHI Magnesita. Dr Sarvesh praised the impact of sensitization training. Nitisha
Sharma, Chairperson for the Rajasthan Child Department of Assocham, emphasized the necessity
of such workshops, highlighting the importance of situational analysis and effective crisis
management in the workplace.
DURING THE DAY!
The Comedy League, powered by Vivo, commenced on Friday,
at Vivekananda Global University in Jaipur. The lively opening
ceremony marked the beginning, with the toss initiating
the match between Chambal Cheetahs and Thar Super
Titans. During this, the esteemed guests were Dr Nirmala
Sewani, JD Maheshwari, and Anshul Jain. A total of 8 teams
competed in 4 matches during the ceremony. Organisers
expressed gratitude to attendees, emphasizing the league's
aim to promote comedy through cricket. Trans Events' Komal
Chauhan managed the event, while sponsors including JK
Spices and Red Bull supported its success.
MUKESH KIRADOO
ICAI Jaipur Branch's President, CA Navin Sharma, and
Secretary, CA Vijay Kumar Agrawal, emphasized their
commitment to branch development and prosperity on
Friday. They aim to prioritize the institution's interests, foster
professional growth via education and training, and endorse
ethical standards, and technical proficiency in accounting
and finance. Collaboration with members is key to fulfilling
institutional goals, as per their statement.
WHAT’S HAPPENING!
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) expanded its footprint in Lucknow with the
inauguration of its third branch at Aliganj on Friday. The ceremony was graced
by Suresh Kumar Khanna, Minister of Finance, Uttar Pradesh, underscoring AU
SFB's commitment to tech-driven financial services. With 20 touchpoints in Uttar
Pradesh, AU SFB aims to cater to diverse banking needs, including microloans,
business banking, and real estate funding. Uttam Tibrewal highlighted the bank's
focus on expanding access to innovative banking solutions across Uttar Pradesh.
An empowering seminar event
unfolded at Meenu's Gurukul
Training and Development
Center in Vaishali Nagar on
Sunday, drawing participants of
all ages. Children, women, boys,
and girls alike showcased their
talents across a spectrum of
activities. Shilpa Mishra hailed
the event as a holistic platform
for growth. Through periodic
camps and seminars, attendees
gleaned skills spanning dance,
Zumba, yoga, and more.
MUKESH KIRADOO The 7th edition of The Sisters Table, a renowned food talk event,
delighted attendees at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Wednesday. Breaking
stereotypes, distinguished gentlemen savoured Golgappas, challenging
the notion that chaat is exclusively favoured by females. Guests
indulged in nostalgic tales centred around the theme of ‘Chatpati’
experiences. Richa, a participant, shared her childhood aversion to
Golgappas, which later turned into a beloved dish, highlighting its
inclusion in the Oxford Dictionary in 2005. Mukesh Gurnani, owner of
Radisson Blu Hotel, expressed his pleasure in hosting the event, treating
guests to delectable pani puri alongside Mumbai’s vada pao and other
chaat delicacies. Laughter filled the evening as attendees bonded over
their shared love for Jaipur’s pani puri delights, making it a memorable
and flavourful occasion for all. The event ended with promises of
future gatherings to explore more culinary delights and break more
stereotypes.
Neelam Kothari Soni cuts the inaugural ribbon. Also seen are Gokul Maheshwari, JD Maheshwari others
Chic sofa collection Showcasing captivating home decor
Malvika Dudi Bagaria, Laxmi Bagaria,
Onkar Bagaria, Karthik Bagaria, Anil Bagaria,
Dr Arushi Chaudhary, Medhansh Bagaria,
Dr K R Bagaria, Anita Bagaria Karan Beniwal
Dr Arokya Swamy, S Xavier, Dr Raymond Cherubin, Dr M Amaldass,
Dr Pradeep Indwar, Dr Nalin Joshi, Dr Kalpana Joshi, Dr Shruti Rawal others
During the Kaavad recitation, dialogues and reading session
CA Navin Sharma, CA Vikas Yadav, CA Vijay Kumar Agrawal,
CA Ruchi Gupta, CA Ankur Kumar Gupta and others
(L-R) Sudhir Mathur, Ratika Bhargava, Jagdeep Singh and Richa Khetan
UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna cuts the inaugural ribbon.
Also seen are Uttam Tibrewal others
Trainer Sameer Nainawat during the workshop
Shyam Rangeela, Ravi Suthar, Murari Lal, Khyali, Raghav Goyal,
JD Maheshwari, Anshul Jain, Sanjay Sardana, Dr Nirmala Sewani,
Rahul Choudhary Sandeep Kumar

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