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VOL. 13 NO. 217 | BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024 | PAGES 16 `3 r Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2021-2023; r RNI No. mpeng/2010/35815 www.freepressjournal.in

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14 students, 2 teachers
RAMLALLA IN GARB GRIHA
AYODHYA ‘PM sleeping on floor,
dead as boat capsizes
in Vadodara; PM Modi
expresses grief
PAK HITS BACK
STRIKES ON MILITANT TARGETS leave 9 dead in Iran
NEW DELHI
The main idol of Ram Lal- drinking coconut water’ VADODARA AND THEY SAID
la was brought inside the Pakistan on Thursday car- CHINA ON Thursday
Prime Minister Narendra
sanctum sanctorum (Garb Fourteen students and two ried out strikes against offered to play a
Modi is strictly following a
Griha) of the Ram Temple teachers died after a boat "terrorist hideouts" in "constructive role" to ease
set of rules and rituals ahead
in Ayodhya in the early overturned in a lake on the Iran, a day after warning tension between Pakistan
of participation in the
hours of Thursday, Shri outskirts of Vadodara city Tehran of "serious conse- and Iran following their
consecration ceremony of the
Ram Mandir Construction in Gujarat on Thursday, of- quences" over its attack on missile strikes against each
Ayodhya Ram temple, due on
Committee chairperson ficials said. the Balochi group Jaish al- other over the last two
January 22. Sources said PM
Nripendra Mishra said. Those on board the ill-fat- Adl's headquarters in its days and asked the two
Modi is strictly following
Earlier on Wednesday, a ed boat were on a picnic territory. countries to "exercise
"Yam rules" for the rituals.
replica of the main idol when the tragedy occurred "A number of terrorists" restraint and calmness and
The 11-day code includes
was symbolically brought at Harni lake in the after- were killed during the in- avoid escalation."
penance and purifying the leadership would not be
in for 'Parisar Pravesh' noon, the officials added. telligence-based operation
mind and body with DEFENCE EXPERT QAMAR accepted by any Muslims
(entry into the complex) "Sixteen persons, com- codenamed "Marg Bar Sar-
meditation and special AGHA: Pakistan's move is of the Arab world. We
amid the chanting of prising 14 students and two machar", Pakistan's For-
"satvik" diet that bars onion, deliberate to create Shia- don't know how far this
mantras. A 'Kalash Pujan' teachers, died in the boat eign Ministry said.
garlic and several other Sunni conflict and promote will go. Pakistan is trying
was held earlier on capsizing incident. One Iranian media reported
items. Sources said the Prime itself as the leader of the to please those people
Wednesday. A special puja student who was rescued that nine people including
Minister is sleeping on the Muslims in the Arab world. who do not want Iran to
was held in the sanctum has been admitted in SSG four children were killed
floor with only a blanket and Because Pakistan's play a role in this region
sanctorum before the idol are being performed in the ficials. There are 121 Hospital," a Harni police in the attack.
has been only drinking
was brought inside with run-up to the January 22 'acharyas' who are con- station official said. The retaliatory strikes A LOOK AT MILITARY STRENGTHS
coconut water.
the help of a crane amid 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremo- ducting the rituals. National Disaster Re- came days after Iran at-
chants of 'Jai Shri Ram'. ny at the Ram temple. The sponse Force officials said tacked "terrorist targets" PAKISTAN: Has 650,000 IRAN'S armed forces comprise
According to Mishra, the rituals will continue till HALF-DAY FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES four persons were still in Pakistan, an attack that active-duty personnel and around 610,000 active-duty
idol is likely to be installed January 21 and on the day Government employees will get a half-day leave on January missing and the search and Islamabad claimed killed 550,000 reserve personnel, personnel and reserve of
in the sanctum sanctorum of the 'Pran Pratishtha', 22 so that they can watch live telecast of the grand rescue operation at the site two children. taking the total to 350,000 trained personnel.
on Thursday. The idol was minimum essential rituals consecration ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, sources was continuing. "This morning Pakistan 1,200,000. THE IRIAF has over 500
brought to the temple in a will be conducted, accord- have said. Union Minister Jitendra Singh has confirmed that Earlier, officials had said undertook a series of high- PAF has 1,434 aircraft, aircraft, including
truck. Seven-day rituals ing to Ram temple trust of- government offices will have a half-day on January 22. there were 27 persons on ly coordinated and specifi- including renowned fighters domestically produced
board, comprising 23 stu- cally targeted precision like the F-16 and JF-17 Saegheh and older F-4
dents and four teachers. military strikes against Thunder, is a formidable Phantoms.
In a message on social terrorist hideouts in Sies-

CM visits Patna to woo


challenger. IRANIAN NAVY, has
media platform X, Prime tan-o-Baluchistan province
PAKISTAN NAVY, has 30,000 approximately 20,000 active-
Minister Narendra Modi of Iran," Pakistan's For-
active-duty personnel, duty personnel, a diverse
said, "Distressed by the eign Ministry said in an of-
maintains versatile naval fleet, fleet of 67 units, including

14% of Yadav voters


loss of lives to a boat cap- ficial statement. Calling
featuring frigates, submarines frigates, corvettes, and
sizing at the Harni lake in Iran a "brotherly country",
and patrol vessels. submarines.
Vadodara. My thoughts are Islamabad said that the ac-
with the bereaved families tion was a "manifestation the Ministry said, adding ies enjoyed by Pakistani
FOCUSES ON Lord in this hour of grief. May
the injured recover soon.
of Pakistan's unflinching
resolve" to protect and de-
that Islamabad "fully re-
spects" the sovereignty
origin terrorists calling
themselves 'Sarmachars'
"The local administration fend its national security and territorial integrity of on the ungoverned spaces
Krishna to confront is providing all possible as-
sistance to those affected.
against all threats.
"The sole objective of to-
Iran.
"Over the last several
inside Iran," the statement
read further.
Lalu Prasad Yadav An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh
each from PMNRF would
day's act was in pursuit of
Pakistan's own security
years, in our engagements
with Iran, Pakistan has
Pakistan also said that it
shared multiple dossiers
OUR STAFF REPORTER be given to the next of kin and national interest consistently shared its se- with concrete evidence of
NEWS BRIEF BHOPAL of each deceased. which is paramount and rious concerns about the the presence and activities
CONTD. ON P8 cannot be compromised," safe havens and sanctuar- of these terrorists.
Navy rescues Chief Minister Mohan Ya-
cargo vessel dav was in Patna on Thurs-
NEW DELHI: The Navy day to woo 14% of Yadav
once again came to the voters in Bihar.
rescue of a cargo vessel with When Yadav was made
22, including nine Indians the chief minister of Mad- dicates that the BJP will tween the RJD, the JDU
onboard, which came under hya Pradesh, it was said use him for the Lok Sabha and the Congress, the BJP
attack by drones in the Gulf that his appointment was elections in these two is feeling uncomfortable.
of Aden. The Navy received a part of the BJP’s strategy states. Therefore, the ruling party
distress call, and soon after the to woo the Yadav voters in The Yadavs dominate 11 is working on different
warship INS Visakhapatnam UP and Bihar. LS seats in Bihar where be- strategies to win a few LS
intercepted the vessel and Yadav’s trip to Bihar in- cause of the alliance be- seats in Bihar. CONTD. ON P8
provided the assistance. The
Indian Navy informed that its
ASI run over by
Guided Missile Destroyer INS
Visakhapatnam mission
deployed in Gulf of Aden for
anti-piracy operations, "swiftly
18-yr-old collapses vehicle at checkpoint
responded to a distress call by
Marshall Island flagged MV
Genco Picardy following a
in coaching, driver in Chhindwara, CM
accords martyr status
drone attack at 2311 hours on
January 17 and intercepted the
MV at 0030 hrs on 1January 18
on wheels, both dead
OUR STAFF REPORTER
OUR STAFF REPORTER
[email protected]
to provide assistance".
[email protected] Driver parks bus, falls An assistant sub-inspector
4 people killed unconscious, saves students died after
in Manipur Two incidents of silent being hit
In another incident, a 36-
heart at- by a pick-
IMPHAL: At least four year-old bus driver ferrying
tacks on up van at
people, including a man and his students also suffered a
a day a check-
son, were killed in separate heart attack. However, he
rocked point in
incidents in Manipur during the parked the bus on the
the city Chhind-
past 24 hours, police said on roadside before falling
as an 18- wara on
Thursday. According to police, unconscious. “Dwarka
year-old Thursday
Oinam Bamoljao, 61, and his Prasad Vajpai, driver of
MPPSC morning.
son Oinam Manitomba, 35, Kasera Bazar School,
aspirant Chief
were killed by suspected suddenly stopped the bus
died Minister Mohan Yadav an-
militants in Bishnupur district near Khalsa College after he
while attending a class and nounced Rs 1crore ex-gra-
on Thursday. Village volunteer felt chest pain. He placed
a 36-year-old school bus tia to the family and mar-
Thiyam Somen, 54, was also one hand on his chest and
driver suffered a heart at- tyr status for the dead ASI.
gunned down by armed cadres with the other hand,
tack while ferrying the SP Chhindwara Vinayak
of the rival community in the parked the bus. People saw
students. Verma told Free Press that
same district on Thursday. him falling unconscious and
The boy died while at- driver got pick-up tank
rushed him to the nearest
‘Mumbai airport tending a coaching class in filled at a petrol pump and
hospital but he could not
the Bhawarkuan area on drove away without paying
incident shameful’ be saved,” police said. His
Wednesday. The incident the bill. The matter was re-
post-mortem was also
HYDERABAD: Terming as came to light on Thursday ported to the police and
performed on Thursday.
shameful the recent when the CCTV footage of Dial-100 shared details to
incident of passengers of a the coaching class, in Mehuljhar police station.
diverted flight being fed which the student could be on the table and later, ASI Naresh Sharma (40)
while seated on the seen falling unconscious, collapsing. posted in the station raised
tarmac at Mumbai airport, went viral. The video further shows check post to stop the vehi-
Union Minister for Civil BA final year student some fellow students try- cle.
Aviation, Jyotiraditya Rajesh Lodhi, a resident ing to help Lodhi and in- "Noticing the check point
Scindia on Thursday said of Sagar district, can be forming the coaching staff. near a petrol pump, the
the ministry has put in seen seated among sever- The student was immedi- driver pressed accelerator.
place Standard Operating al MPPSC aspirants in ately rushed to a nearby He broke the barricade and
Procedures (SOPs) to the video. The video hospital where the doctors hit the ASI while fleeing,"
prevent such incidents in shows him suffering dis- declared him brought the SP said.
future. comfort, putting his head dead. CONTD. ON P8 CONTD. ON P8

DGP joins cleanliness drive in police lines


OUR STAFF REPORTER liness drive was being
[email protected] conducted all over the
country. Chief Minister
Director General of Police Mohan Yadav too would
Sudhir Saxena and other join the cleanliness drive
staff of police headquar- on Monday on the occa-
ters and Bhopal police sion of Pran Prithistha.
Commissionerate carried The DGP ordered that
out cleanliness drive at po- permanent and temporary
lice lines in Nehru Nagar dustbins be installed in po-
on Thursday. lice lines. The cleanliness
The DGP issued the or- their office and residential He said that on the ap- drive was conducted in
ders to its staff to under- areas respectively from peal of Prime Minister mess, hospital and residen-
take cleanliness drive in January 16 to January 21. Narendra Modi, the clean- tial areas.
BHOPAL INDORE / BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

DOG biting incidents


‘Yahi Hamare liye Ayodhya, Ram Mandir hai’ BMC plans to curb stray
Devotees revere Ayodhya’s Ram temple replica at Malviya Nagar as real thing dog menace in limbo
Pune architect showcases Rama’s Feeding points, GPS
monitoring remain BMC told to speed up
Southeast Asian connect unimplemented vaccination, sterilisation of dogs
OUR STAFF REPORTER
[email protected]

Amid rise in stray dog bite


cases in the state capital,
the laxity of the Bhopal
Municipal Corporation
(BMC) officials in curbing
it is worrisome. The offi-
cials of the BMC, in 2019
had stated that after the
garbage piles were re-
moved from the city, the
OUR STAFF REPORTER 110 photographs clicked dogs are turning violent OUR STAFF REPORTER
Vidhan Sabha Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar and BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma BHOPAL and attacking people under [email protected]
inaugurate exhibition of Lord Ram at Malviya Nagar, on Thursday. by Ujjwala Palsuley ferocity. They had said that
The tale of Ram-Ravana is not depict how Ramayana in light of the same, they Taking cognisance of dog biting incidents in the city, di-
People click selfies, pix with replica, say it confined to the Indian subconti-
nent but is a part of the ancient was woven into cultural shall set up scores of feed-
ing points for the strays
visional commissioner Dr Pawan Sharma on Thursday
instructed the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC)
would compensate for not visiting Ayodhya culture of at least three South-
east Asian countries—
fabric of Cambodia, across the city, which has
gone for a toss since then.
commissioner to speed up vaccination and sterilisation
of dogs. Sharma was addressing a review meeting on in-
OUR STAFF REPORTER sitting in the place from 10am to 1pm Cambodia, Indonesia and Thai-
Thailand, Indonesia The BMC officials had creasing dog biting cases in the city.
BHOPAL to take a photograph with the temple land. The photographs delving into then proposed to survey the The BMC has also been asked to repair the damaged
but couldn’t due to the huge rush. An exhibition ‘Pride of Ancient the rich cultural tapestry of silent and violent dogs in the cage and to further activate all the eight teams of the
A replica of the Ram Temple at Ayo- “Then I came again at the place after Greater India’, showcasing how Cambodia, Thailand and Indone- state capital, which also BMC. The divisional commissioner directed the officers
dhya in Malviya Nagar in the city is 2pm with my family,” she said. these three countries have beau- sia through the lens of the time- went up in smoke, followed to take effective action to stop such incidents and also is-
drawing a large number of visitors. 26-year-old homemaker Nandni tifully woven the ancient Indian less Ramayana have been show- by another of their unimple- sued advisories to the citizens. Sharma reviewed the sta-
State Assembly speaker Narendra Manjhi who was very busy clicking epic into their cultural fabric cased in 40 panels. Palsuley’s ex- mented initiatives, which in- tistics of dog biting cases of the last three years. He in-
Singh Tomar inaugurated the photographs said that it is very good. from the first to the thirteenth tensive research and visually cluded monitoring of stray structed the officials concerned to ensure sufficient
replica on Thursday, ahead of the “We came to know last night that centuries, began at Birla Muse- stunning photographs offer a dogs by the means of Global anti-rabies injections at Hamidia Hospital and seek co-
consecration of Ram Temple at Ayo- something is being built here. But um in the city on Thursday. unique perspective on the Positioning System (GPS). operation from resident associations. Chief medical and
dhya on January 22. we never imagined that it would be a Maps showing ancient trade diverse interpretations of the Ra- All of this is still in limbo, health officer Dr Prabhakar Tiwari said, “Anti-rabies
After that, a large number of peo- copy of the temple at Ayodhya. We routes that connected South In- mayana across Southeast Asia. and the only ones to suffer injections are available in sufficient quantities in all the
ple visited the place and took photo- are not going to Ayodhya now be- dia with Southeast Asia are also Angkor Wat in Cambodia which are the general public, of government hospitals of the city and an order has also
graphs and selfies with the replica. cause there will be a huge rush,” she on display. The exhibition, curat- is the world’s largest religious whom the children are the been given to purchase 1,000 new injections.”
The plywood temple is 14 feet by 20 said, adding that “Yahi Hamare liye ed by BK Lokhande of Birla Mu- structure was originally a most vulnerable.
feet in size. A cutout of Prime Minis- Ayodhya aur Ram Mandir hai...’ seum, will remain open to the Vishnu Temple. Meanwhile, following the
ter Narendra Modi is also installed Some people were also seen raising public till January 25 from 10 am “The exhibition aims to foster recent incident of stray PEOPLE ADVISED NOT TO DISTURB
in the temple. Some women were
seen standing with folded hands and
slogans of Jai Shri Ram. The replica
was made by Niki Parihar and his
to 5 pm.<The exhibition includes
110 photographs clicked by an ar-
cultural understanding and ap-
preciation for the diverse ways in
dogs mauling a seven-
month-old infant in Ayod-
PUPPIES OF STRAY DOGS
prostrating themselves before the team. “ It took one week to make the chitect Ujjwala Anand Palsuley which the Ramayana has left an hya Nagar last Thursday Deputy director of veterinary medicine Dr Ramteke has
replica as if it was the real thing. replica of the Ram Temple in 3D from Pune. She is the founder of indelible mark on the cultural and almost hundreds of appealed to the citizens to stay vigilant and said, “People
“Hum Ayodhya nahi ja payein to form at Ayodhya after seeing photo- a heritage conservation society heritage of Cambodia, Thailand dog bite cases reported in are advised not to tease or pick up newborn puppies of
kya hua, Ayodhya hi hamare paas aa graphs on Google. Plywood, iron, called Samrachana and also a and Indonesia,” Palsule said, the state capital, the MP stray dogs.” Due to such actions, female dogs sometimes
gayi...,” a 70-year-old Ram Pyari told thermocol and cloth were used,” Southeast Asian temple architec- adding that it was her first exhi- Human Rights become aggressive and target civilians, Ramteke added.
the Free Press. She said that she was Parihar said. ture expert. bition in India. Commission has hit up the “People should be vigilant in such cases and they
chief secretary Veera Rana should not allow children to come close to such dogs and
on Wednesday. The com- also not to touch or pick up newborn puppies. Apart

Start scrapping BRTS Students of eight districts present mission has sought an ex-
planation from the CS on
the measures being roped
from the cold, these days, female dogs are also aggressive
due to lack of food and safety of newborn puppies,” the
deputy director said.

within 24 hrs: Collector classical, folk, western songs in to curb the issue.
Dog cages set up at Press that he was unaware dogs are being caught daily
Aadampur Chhavani, Arvalia: of the feeding point and are being lodged at dog
OUR STAFF REPORTER tres. Along with this, make YUVA UTSAV Health officer and dog planned by the BMC. He cages set up in Aadampur
[email protected] such arrangements that traf- squad in-charge at BMC, added that to curb dog Chhavani, Arvalia and
fic and citizens are least af- BHOPAL: The sounds of music echoed in Rakesh Sharma, told Free menace, almost 140-150 of Kalkheda.
Collector Kaushlendra fected, the collector directed Gyan Vigyan Bhavan of Barkatullah Uni-
Vikram Singh has asked ven- the vendors and also asked versity when students from eight districts
dors to start dismantling the
BRTS Corridor within 24
them to complete the work
within the stipulated time.
of the state presented classical, folk and
western songs.
Chennai-based karate coach found dead in hotel room
hours. He was addressing a The officials of the BMC and It was part of the second-day of the BHOPAL: A Chennai-based karate coach light when one of his friends named Prem
review meeting on disman- the Public Works Department three-day inter-district university ‘Yuva was reportedly found dead in a hotel room knocked on Valayaudham’s door to wake him
tling the BRTS Corridor on should prepare and present Utsav 2023-24’. Students presented ghazals in Mangalwara on Thursday. up. Prem did not receive any response and lat-
Thursday. an action plan, including and folk songs in solo Sugam Sangeet con- Investigating officer (IO) at Mangalwara po- er informed the hotel staffers, who opened the
The collector instructed the technical points, Singh said. test whereas, Beti Hindustan Ki, Vande ranik, Santoor player Shruti Adhikari, lice station SI Ganpat said the 50-year-old door to find the karate coach dead. The police
BMC officials and vendors to “Chief Minister Mohan Ya- Mataram and folk songs were presented in Chaitanya Bhatt and Utkarsh Sathe were man, identified as Radhakrishnam Valayaud- were informed, who rushed to the spot and
ensure safety while disman- dav has already set January the group singing competition. Songs like present as judges. Debate, speech, collage ham, had arrived in the city on January 14 to launched an investigation. They later sent the
tling the corridor. One stretch 20 as the deadline for disman- ‘ Shaheedon tum gagan ke Chand-Suraj and poster making competitions were also take part in a programme at the police acade- body for post-mortem, and were told by his
will be removed at a time for tling the BRTS Corridor, so I ho…’ and ‘Satrangi rangon ka ujjawal sa held. The prize distribution ceremony will my in Bhouri.Valayaudham was staying in a friend Prem that he had been ill from the past
which safety barricading have asked the vendors to sawan Bharat desh hamara…’ were also be held on Friday, the concluding day of hotel at Mangalwara with several of his few days. The police added that the reason be-
should be done on both sides start dismantling it,” the col- presented. Besides, western songs were the event. MoS Krishna Gaur will be the friends. He had booked a train to Chennai on hind his death is not clear, and the case is be-
for one to one and a half me- lector said. presented solo and in groups. Anil Pu- chief guest. Thursday morning. The incident came to ing probed.

DISTRICT NEWS

Lovers walk the aisles at police station IG, DIG, SP TAKE PART IN CLEANLINESS DRIVE
SUBHASH TRIPATHI The family members of Avinash
Bhind agreed and the wedding ceremony
took place in a temple on the police
Cops clean police station
A man and a woman entered the station premises.
prison of love at a police station late The father of Avinash is a deputy
Wednesday night. inspector in the police department
Love bugs, though bit both of them, and posted in Morena.
11 years ago, they could not walk the A woman constable played an im-
aisles, because of objections by the portant role in the wedding. After the
family members. ceremony was over, the policemen
They, however, took the help of the bade them farewell, wishing them a
police and tied the knot at a temple happy married life.
on the police station premises in the bride, his family members were op-
presence of their family members. posed to the wedding. BOTH ARE QUALIFIED FP NEWS SERVICE the police line, temple
Avinash Goyal and Archana live The rural police called the family Narmadapuram premises, sports ground,
near Jamna road under rural police members of Avinash and Archana to Archana who has passed B Sc, B Ed parade ground, police con-
station. They fell in love 11 years ago. the police station to discuss the issue and studied nursing is doing M Sc. Senior police officers and trol room, were cleaned as
But because the girl’s family was of wedding with them, but it did not Avinash has done B Sc and B Ed. Be- other staff took up part of the drive. Nasrullaganj (Bherunda): The cops launched a cleanli-
not financially strong, they could not yield any results. cause they were unemployed, the brooms and spades to They also repaired a few ness drive at Bherunda police station in Nasrullaganj
get her married. The police station in-charge family members were opposed to clean up the police sta- dustbins and put up tem- to celebrate the consecration of Ram Lalla’s idol at the
A few days ago, Archana com- warned the family members that if their wedding. tions in the district. porary and permanent temple in Ayodhya on January 22. It was done after re-
plained to the police station that they came in the way of the wedding, The police helped them to tie the It was done after an in- dustbins. ceiving instructions from the police headquarters in
though Avinash accepted her as his they would be sent to jail. knot. Both are happy. struction received from Inspector general of po- Bhopal. In-charge of the Bherunda police station
the police headquarters lice (Narmadapuram Jagdish Singh Siddhu and SDP Deepak Kapoor took
that the police stations zone) Irshad Wali, deputy part in the drive under which the police station prem-

FIR registered against Narmadapuram girls


shine in Veer Gatha
should be cleaned up to
celebrate the consecration
of Ram Lalla’s idol in Ayo-
inspector general of po-
lice Jagat Singh Rajput,
superintendent of police
ises were cleaned.

dhya on January 22. Gurkaransingh, ASP Police station gets dirt-free


Anganwadi assistant FP NEWS SERVICE
Narmadapuram
Besides the police sta-
tion, they cleansed the
records and the confiscat-
Ashutosh Mishra and
SDOP Parag Saini and
other officials of the de-
Maihar: The cops cleaned up the police station premises
on Thursday. They also levelled the empty land around
She submitted bogus tendance register, marks register
and TC records. The students of public and private
ed items kept in the store
rooms.
partment cleaned up the
police station and other
the office station and the police line and watered the
plants. The cleanliness drive was part of the consecra-
marksheets and The names of the students were primary, secondary, higher secondary and The residential areas in places. tion of Ram Lalla’s idol in Ayodhya.
written in different ink. When the high schools were to make entry in Veer
committed irregularities inquiry team talked to a few stu- Gatha online project following an order of
in official records
Construction of CC road, bridge begins
dents to know whether they were ac- the Directorate of Public Instructions
quainted with those whose names (DPI), Bhopal.
FP NEWS SERVICE were written in different ink, they All the schools did it accordingly. DPI an-
Chhatarpur said they had never met such stu- nounced eight supper winners under the
dents. The marksheets of class 5 Veer Gatha project-3.0. Two students from FP NEWS SERVICE / Ganj Basoda Once the bridge is constructed, the
The police registered a case and class 8 that the Aganwadi work- Narmadapuram Anushri Soni and Deepika people will have no problem during the
against an Aganwadi assistant af- er had shown for recruitment to the Bakoria were selected. Soni, a student of The Nagar Palika Parishad has begun rainy season, officials said. Likewise,
ter receiving an order from the Ja- post of Anganwadi assistant in Lav- class 8, studies in semi-English medium the construction of CC road in Char decks for beautification and widening
balpur High Court on October 19 Kush Nagar were fake. higher secondary School in Narmadapu- Khambawali Gali, official sources said. of Parashari river were cleared, they
last year. Besides, the verification report, ram. Bakoria is a student of class 10 in gov- A few days ago, chairperson of Na- said, adding that after the work is fin-
During the inquiry, it was found sought by the project officer of the ernment higher secondary school in Shiv- gar Palika Shashi Anil Yadav together ished, the problem of water logging
that Aganwadi assistant Anavedi- Women and Child Welfare Depart- pur, Seoni Malwa. They have been selected with some councillors laid the founda- will be over. The road in Char Kham-
ka, working in Rawpur village un- ment, contained the signature of in the paragraph genre for their perform- tion of the work. The work of Be- bawali Gali was in ruins, and because
der Chandla police station submit- the Aganwadi assistant. It was ance. They have been given letters of ap- dankhedi bridge also started and it of potholes and ditches, the residents
ted bogus marksheets and verifi- also found to be bogus. preciation. Joint director of DPI, Nar- may be completed in May. inspected the works at Bedankhedi were in trouble. Yadav and others are
cation reports. Afterwards, a case was registered madapuram, Bhavna Dubey, deputy direc- The representative of MP Devendra and Char Khambawali Gali. They di- trying to link the Behlot road, and if it
Many irregularities were also at the Chandla police station tor Nirmal Keliv and others congratulated Yadav, councillor, Dharmendra Kush- rected the contractors to maintain the is done, there will be no pressure on
found in the admission register, at- against the Aganwadi assistant. the students for their success. waha, Sunil Sahu and others quality of work and finish it on time. Bareth road, sources further said.
BHOPAL CITY
INDORE / BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

GOVT ROLLS UP
SLEEVES FOR MAJOR ESB sitting on exam results for past 8 months
Future of around hayak Samparikshak, Pat- Results announced
ADMINISTRATIVE 2.5 mn students, wari and other post Com-
bined Recruitment Test – 2022 n 2023, ESB had conducted 11 exams that

RESHUFFLE aspirants shrouded


in uncertainty
was announced. The ESB had
conducted the exam between
March 5 to march 26,2023 to
I included eligibility test, entrance exams, and
recruitment and selections exams. The results
of the Middle and primary teacher eligibility test,
OUR STAFF REPORTER spectively, may be trans- OUR STAFF REPORTER fill more than 8,945 posts. PAT - Pre-Agriculture Test (PAT). Pre-
[email protected] ferred. [email protected] A controversy started after Veterinary and Fishery Entrance Test. Animal
Among the officers in the results of the Madhya Husbandry and Dairy Technology Diploma
The state government is Mantralaya Mohd Sule- Ever since controversy erupt- Pradesh government's pat- Entrance Test – results are announced.
rolling up its sleeves to man who has been post- ed over the patwari recruit- wari recruitment exam was
carry out a major ad- ed in the Public Health ment exam in the state follow- declared. Seven of the 10
Pending results
ministrative reshuffle Department for a long ing allegations of large-scale toppers were found to be ail and forest guards, Combine recruitment
after the appointment of
Veera Rana as full-
fledged Chief Secretary.
time may be shifted to
an important depart-
ment. He may be sent to
irregularities, the Employee
Selection Board (ESB) is sit-
ting with folded hands. Re-
from a centre of a private
college in Gwalior. The then
chief minister Shivraj
J test, Staff Nurse , Sahayak Pashu chikitsaka
Kshetra Adhikari and Other Direct and
backlog Post Combined Recruitment Test.
Chief Minister Mohan the Urban Development sults of as many as six exams Singh Chouhan had institut- Stenotypist = Group-4, assistant, Grade -3
Yadav laid all specula- Department. have been pending for the ed an inquiry in the exam. Stenotypist , Stenographer and Other Post
tions to rest by appoint- Additional chief secre- past eight months but the Since then the results of all Combined Recruitment Test, Group-1, Sub
ing Rana as CS, which taries Rajesh Rajora, board has not taken a step in the recruitment exams have Group-1 and Group-2 Sub Group-1 Combined
also hinted at his Ashok Barnwal, this direction. As per the ESB past eight months, the future been shrouded in uncertainty. been put on hold by the ESB, Recruitment Test. PCRT = Police Constable
good relations Vinod Kumar, calendar, no new exam is of approximately 2.5 million On June 30, 2023 the result of without any intimation to Recruitment Test, HSTST - High School
with the central After Manu Shri- scheduled for 2024. . For the students and aspirants has Group-2 (Sub Group -4) Sa- the examinees. Teacher Selection Test is also pending.
leadership. appointing vastava, JN
Now that a Kansotia
CS, CM is
full-fledged
CS has been getting
and KC
Gupta may Prahlad gets biggest
ENCROACHMENTS ON CITY CENTRAL AND SIDE VERGES
appointed, the
government
ready for the trans-
next move ferred.
also be
PWD on environmentalists’ target over bungalow, houses allotted
may carry out a
major adminis- Among the ‘non compliance’ with NGT order
trative reshuffle.
Several additional
chief secretaries, princi-
principal secre-
taries Sanjay Dubey,
Neeraj Mandloi, Deepali
OUR STAFF REPORTER
Among 900 city
[email protected]
to other ministers sponsible for the mainte-
nance of the green belt in
It has not even chalked out
any plans for clearing the
pal secretaries, some Rastogi and Rashmi encroachments, the city, making the de- illegal structures. There
heads of departments, Arun Shami may be Public Works Department BMC cleared 150, partment’s task to clear en- are 900 encroachments in
and the commissioners transferred. (PWD) are on the target of croachments from the the central and side verges.
of a few divisions may Principal secretaries the environmentalists over PWD responsible city's green belt. Encroachers have illegally
be changed. Manish Rastogi and Nis- the alleged non-compli- for clearing PWD executive engineer occupied the area by cut-
The CM and the CS are hant Barbade who has ance with National Green major portion Arvind Singh Chouhan ting down trees. The BMC
sifting through the returned from study Tribunal (NGT) order re- said, “PWD will carry out has removed around 150
records of officers the leave, are waiting for garding removal of around but officers the work division-wise in encroachments, but a sig-
way the Central Govern- posting. Both of them 900 encroachments from nonchalant, say the city. There are many di- nificant portion still re-
ment does. The officers may be transferred dur- central verge and side green activists visions in city for smooth mains and that need to be
will be given posting on ing the ensuing adminis- verges in the city’s green execution of any plan. As cleared.
the grounds of their trative reshuffle. belt. falling short. far as NGT order compli- Another green activist
records. The government is The Bhopal Municipal After the merger of Capi- ance is concerned, PWD and petitioner Rashid After Chief the residence of former
The officers, who per- also getting ready to Corporation (BMC) has re- tal Projection Administra- will do what is necessary Noor Khan, said, “It is a deputy chief ministers
formed well in their de- transfer the IPS officers. moved some unauthorized tion (CPA) with PWD, now for compliance.” very serious matter that Minister’s Shivbhanu Singh Solanki
partments, will be given According to sources structures from central the onus is on PWD to plan Dr. SC Pandey, environ- PWD has not formulated residence, it is and Subhash Yadav.
important positions. in the government, and side verges, but the re- for removal of encroach- mentalist and petitioner, any strategy for NGT order After winning the Lok
Commissioners Mal there may be major sponsibility for a signifi- ment from central and side remarked, “Even after the compliance. Encroach-
the biggest of all Sabha election from
Singh, Sanjay Goyal and changes in the adminis- cant portion still lies with verges of roads after NGT NGT order, the PWD has ment is very big concern in bungalows in the Vidisha, former Union Min-
Deepak Singh of Indore, tration in the coming the PWD, a concern voiced directed PWD to pitch in. not taken any action for the state capital and the state capital ister who was also Leader of
Ujjain and Gwalior, re- days. by green activists who be- The NGT, in its order, the removal of central and PWD is supposed to take it the Opposition in the Lok
lieve the department is stated that the PWD is re- side verge encroachments. very seriously.” OUR STAFF REPORTER Sabha stayed in the bunga-
[email protected] low. But after her death, the
bungalow was vacant for a
Shivraj, Mohan to be 10K OBC families collect Notice to Cong spokesperson
over ‘collusion with BJP’
The state government allot-
ted government bungalows
long time.
Before the Congress
at Orchha on Ram idol to a few ministers on Thurs- formed a government in

consecration day Rs 25K to pay HC fine remark against Nath


day.
Immediately after the for-
mation of ministry, because
2018, the bungalow was al-
lotted to former chief min-
ister Shivraj Singh
OUR STAFF REPORTER HC imposed cost on petition against the then ance, it is always brought to OUR STAFF REPORTER the bungalows were not Chouhan.
[email protected] advocate for filing Registrar General Ram Ku- the notice of the Chief Jus- [email protected] available, they could not be Instead of shifting there,
contempt petition mar Chaubey and Regis- tice and the matter is listed. allotted. Chouhan was staying in his
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav trar(Administration) But to resort to such an at- The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has is- Now, the government al- old residence in 74 Bungla.
and former chief minister Shiv-
against court Sandip Sharma for not list- titude and to such an extent sued a show cause notice to party's spokesperson lotted bungalows to the The residence was allot-
raj Singh Chouhan may remain administration ing the matter of 27% OBC as to file contempt petition, Alok Sharma for his ‘objectionable remarks’ ministers, expecting that ted to Omprakash Saklecha
present in Ram Raja Sarkar OUR STAFF REPORTER reservation despite the or- in our considered view, re- against former PCC chief Kamal Nath on news they will soon be available. in 2020. Now, the house has
temple in Orchha on January 22 [email protected] der of the High Court. quires to be deprecated. We channels, said the party leaders on Thursday. The biggest of the bunga- been allotted to Patel.
when the idol of Ram Lalla will Double bench of MP High don’t expect such conduct Following Congress debacle in the assembly lows was allotted to Pan- Apart from that, after for-
be consecrated at the temple in Over 10,000 OBC families Court Chief Justice Ravi from advocates. Contemp- elections, Sharma during a debate on a news chayat and Rural Develop- mer minister Kamal Patel
Ayodhya. united to contribute Malimath and Justice tuous petition like this is channels had levelled serious allegations against ment Minister Prahlad Pa- lost the election, the gov-
Chouhan has already said that funds to collect Rs Vishal Mishra had not accepted. In fact, it is a ex-CM Nath, accusing him of ‘collusion with the tel. He got the bungalow ernment bungalow B-11 at
he will be at the temple in Orch- 25000 - the cost im- slapped a cost of fit case where proceedings BJP’ for his own benefit. Nath has expressed his number seven in Civil Chaar Imli, where Patel
ha on that day. Yadav is also posed by High Rs 25,000 on Advo- criminal contempt de- disappointment with the party's top leadership Lines which is in posses- was living, was allotted to
planning to visit Orchha on Jan- Court on an ad- cate Vinayak. We serves to be initiated. He over the delay in action against Sharma. The sion of legislator Om- Narayan Singh Kushwaha.
uary 22. If Yadav visits the Ram vocate for filing collected Rs 25000 has attempted to interfere Congress has termed Sharma's remarks on the prakash Saklecha. Karan Singh Verma has
temple in Orchha, the present a contempt peti- and for this over in administration of jus- party leader as ‘baseless, defamatory’ and his act Because Saklecha has not been given B-22 Char Imli,
CM and his former counterpart tion against the 10,000 OBC fami- tice. There may be some has been judged as an ‘attempt to undermine’ the been given a cabinet berth Uday Pratap Singh B-17 at
will participate in an event to- then HC Registrar lies made contribu- cases which are not listed party and senior colleagues. this time, the bungalow has 74 Bungla, Sampattia Uike
gether for the first time. General and the then tions.” We have re- as directed. It is not with The notices was issued by the AICC's chairman been allotted to Patel. 12-A at 74 Bungla, Rakesh
Various religious events, in- Registrar (administration) quested Chief Justice Ravi any intention or with any of the media and publicity department, Pawan After the Chief Minister’s Shukla B-19 at 74 Bungla,
cluding recitation of the Sun- for not listing 27% OBC Malimath for regular hear- object that the same is Khera. "Being a member of the Indian National residence, it is the biggest of Chaitanya Kashyap B-2 at
derkand, will be held at the tem- reservation matter despite ing in the matter, he added. done. On rare occasions, Congress, you are aware that party discipline is all bungalows in the state Kashiyana Bungla, Dhar-
ple on January 22. HC order. The HC, in its observation because of the high sacrosanct and any violation of the same, has capital. mendra Lodhi B-11 at 74
The temple, where the live OBC Advocate Welfare on January 11 had said, amount of work pressure of served consequences. Hence, you are hereby put The Chief Minister’s Of- Bungla, Dileep Jaiswal B-2
telecast of the consecration cer- Association president “None of the lawyers has the work that it happens. to notice and given two days from the receipt of fice was once located in this Char Imli, Gautam Tetwal
emony from Ayodhya will be Rameshwar Thakur said, grievance with not listing We have no other option this notice to provide a clarification on your bungalow. When PC Sethi C1 at 74 Bungla and
shown, is being decked up. “Advocate Vinyak Prasad the matter on particular but to dismiss petition by statement," the notice issued to Sharma read. was the chief minister, he Lakhan Patel C-14 at 74
Shah had filed a contempt date. If there is any griev- imposing cost of Rs 25,000.” lived there besides it was Bungla.

VIGILANCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO PM Gati Shakti aids ease of living: Dawra


CHECK MISINFORMATION OUR STAFF REPORTER Greenfield corridor that con-
OUR STAFF REPORTER lice personnel and the cyber cell [email protected] City hosts nects NH-44 in the state of Mad-
[email protected] MP BOARD EXAMS team are actively monitoring so-
cial media to address this chal- The main objective of the PM Central
hya Pradesh with NH-30 in
Chhattisgarh has been opti-
The MP Board will ensure
heightened surveillance on so-
ucation secretary Krishna Deo
Tripathi, emphasized the
lenge.” Tripathi also highlighted
the successful arrest of those ac-
Gati Shakti is to enhance coor-
dination among ministries and
Zone mized using the PMGS NMP
portal. It will also improve con-
cial media to curb the spread of board’s commitment to estab- cused of last year’s paper leak, provide a centralised trans- District nectivity with 5 Major Railway
false information and prevent lishing a secure exam environ- emphasizing their continued de- portation and logistics grid for Stations, 3 Airports, and 1 mul-
question paper leaks during up- ment through technology and tention. smoother information flow and
Level timodal logistics park to im-
coming board exams. strategic protocols. Measures taken to expedited project clearance, it Capacity prove multi-modal transporta-
Class 10th exams are scheduled Talking to Free Press, the sec- helps in ease of living, said tion.
from February 5 to February 28, retary said, “The MP Board
check paper leak
Special Secretary DPIIT (Logis- Building MD, MPIDC Navneet Mohan
n To ensure fairness, the Board has
while Class 12th exams will take aims to create a secure exam en- introduced the randomization of tics) Sumita Dawra. Workshop Kothari and Joint Secretary,
place from February 6 to March 4. vironment by leveraging tech- police personnel for exam Under the programme, 112 as- DPIIT (Logistics) E Srinivas
After incidents of papers going nology and strategic protocols. centers, where the police in pirational districts are selected were also present at the work-
viral last year, the Board, in col- We have guided the cyber cell charge will be selected and around the nation, from Mad- nomic and social infrastruc- districts, specific challenges, shop. In the workshop 150 par-
laboration with the cyber cell, team to closely monitor social appointed without prior notice. hya Pradesh eight districts and ture, multimodal connectivity priorities and infrastructure ticipants from Central min-
initiated steps to maintain the media, where fake papers with n In a bid to bolster security from Chhattisgarh 10 have to industrial and economic requirements, and can also ver- istries, State governments and
confidentiality and spread of the board's logo or seal claiming measures, officials accompanying been selected, said the official nodes, tourism sites, schools, ify data at their level. Hence, as district level officials of Chhat-
fake question papers on social to be original often circulate. paper-carrying vehicles are strictly while talking to media persons hospitals, anganwadis etc. an a logical next step, the outreach tisgarh and Madhya Pradesh,
prohibited from using mobile
media platforms. Additionally, a Fraudsters attempt to deceive phones. after attending the Central array of information is needed of PMGS is being taken to dis- representing infrastructure
new protocol also involves dou- students by using the board's n Collector representatives will be Zone District Level Capacity at states, Union Territories and trict level, she added. and social sectors, along with
ble-packaging question papers, fake logo. We’ve implemented stationed at every center for Building Workshop here on district level. Sharing the prospects of the other relevant stakeholders in-
ensuring they remain sealed un- new measures to prevent paper enhanced oversight, earlier they Thursday. The district collectors possess Gati Shakti approach she in- cluding from Niti Aayog and
til reaching the examination leaks, focusing on curbing the were limited to police station She further said that, for com- unique and comprehensive un- formed that, the project align- BISAG-N were present in the
hall. MP Board of Secondary Ed- spread of fake papers online. Po- levels. prehensive planning of eco- derstanding of their respective ment of Lakhnadon - Raipur meeting.
DISTRICT INDORE / BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

RAPE CASE: After year-long ordeal, man found innocent, acquitted


FP NEWS SERVICE waniya police station in the Barwani posal. The very next day, the duo had also kept the torn clothes with her. pleaded with the young man and his vember 5, 2022, but all went to deaf
Gandhwani district. planned to go out on a two-wheeler. Bhatewara added that after a family and silently agreed to break ears.
Advocate Suresh Bhatewara and After covering some distance, the family discussion, they got engaged the relationship, but later, while pres- Failing to fulfill the accused
After over a year of enduring false Vinod Purohit, who acted as legal girl started driving the vehicle, and on June 20, 2022, and their marriage suring him for marriage, they woman's and her family's wishes,
accusations in a fabricated rape case, representatives for an individual ac- the person sat behind her. At some date was fixed for February 17, 2023. started demanding Rs 5 lakh from they lodged a false case of rape
a man and his family from Gand- cused of false allegations by a distance, they lost the balance of the In the meantime, his family came to him and started threatening him that against him at Barwani mahila po-
hwani village finally received justice woman and her family, have stated vehicle, due to which the girl know about the reality of the girl if he failed to fulfill their wish, they lice station on December 2, 2022.
as the court of additional sessions that the court has dismissed all suffered minor injuries to her hands that she was married to one Ronak would implicate him in a false case Nearly a month later, the victim
judge, Sandhya Manoj Shrivastava, charges against their client. and legs and also tore her clothes. Gome from Indore on May 25, 2018, of rape. moved out of jail on bail from the In-
in Barwani acquitted the man, bring- Sharing their client’s year-long or- They both decided to go to a nearby and she aborted a 13-week pregnancy Fearing social humiliation, he dore bench of the Madhya Pradesh
ing an end to the ordeal for him and deal, Bhatewara informed that his hotel in Sendhwa to change her as well after Ronak was sentenced to transferred Rs 50,000 online to the High Court, and during the year-long
his loved ones. client and the family members had clothes. At the time of check-in, the life imprisonment on murder girl's account. He also reported the trial, the court found the victim inno-
The incident occurred in a village gone to the girl’s place on June 19, girl introduced the victim with a dif- charges. matter to the Gandhwani police sta- cent and dropped all the charges
under the jurisdiction of the Jul- 2022, to see her with a marriage pro- ferent identity at the reception. She Initially, the girl and her parents tion and the Barwani SP office on No- against him.

TO SAFEGUARD LIVELIHOODS Antisocial


NEWS IN BRIEF

Farmers get permission to hunt blue bull


Farmers in Badnawar and
elements burn
saffron flags
FP NEWS SERVICE
Jobat
Farmers stage demo
other areas of Dhar district SARDARPUR: Farmers in large
Some antisocial elements
numbers gathered at the SDM office on
have long grappled with Thursday, demanding immediate action targeted and burnt saffron
flags in Mor village under
crop damage caused by to curb the growing menace of blue-bull
the Petlawad police station
or ghodaroz in their fields.
the blue bulls Farmers, holding placards and shouting area on Wednesday night.
The flags, which were put
slogans, expressed their distress over the
Ram Katha concludes FP NEWS SERVICE
continuous damage caused by blue-bull up in celebration of the
ALIRAJPUR: On the concluding day of Ram Katha, Badnawar Ram Temple Pram
to their crops, resulting in losses worth
preacher Pandit Arun Sharma narrated the stories of Pratishtha Mahotsav, were
lakhs of rupees annually. They also
Ravan Vadh and the return of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. BJP Happiness permeated the farmers either burnt or thrown
handed over a memorandum to SDM
district president Maku Parwal, Youth Congress leader of Badnawar tehsil in Dhar down.
Vishal Dhakad which stated that the
and councillor Pushparaj Patel, besides members of district as soon as they The incident has angered
terror of blue-bull has reached an
Bindas Mitra Mandal and Shri Ram Goshala Committee, received sanction to hunt a devotees who were actively
alarming level in the assembly
and others took blessings of the preacher. blue bull (or nilgai), damaging engaged in creating a fes-
their standing crop. ADMIN WARNED EARLIER constituency. They urged authorities to
tive atmosphere ahead of
Before this, the farmers submitted a memorandum to take concrete steps to eliminate the
Notably, the farmers in Bad- grand celebrations in Ayod-
the SDM and expressed their desire to be informed threat as soon as possible. The issue was
Maharana Marg decorated with nawar and other areas of Dhar
about the steps taken concerning the previous raised by Congress MLA Pratap Grewal hya.
district have long grappled On receiving the informa-
lights, saffron flags with crop damage caused by the memorandum regarding the crop damage caused by in the assembly in 2023. Farmers have
tion, SP Agam Jain de-
ALOT: Special preparations have been made in the town horse riding. They issued a warning that they would been anxiously awaiting a comprehensive
blue bulls. With permission to ployed SDOP Saurabh
to celebrate the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram in Ayodhya boycott the 2024 Lok Sabha and cooperative societies and effective plan from the authorities to
hunt them, they glimpsed a ray Tomar, Petlawad police sta-
on January 22. In this regard, the Maharana Pratap Marg of elections if the government failed to take tangible measures in the best address the rampant blue bull menace
of hope in safeguarding their tion sub-inspector Govard-
Tal was decorated with hoardings, lights, and saffron flags interest of farmers. and safeguard their livelihoods.
livelihoods and ensuring han Makwana, and police
under the ‘Mera Mohalla Mera Ayodhya’ initiative. bountiful yields for their diligent post in-charge Karvad Ra-
efforts. action from the government and declared that farmers are permit- Sources assert that this marks the jaram Bhagore to the scene.
Developmental works worth The news swiftly spread, instill- administration to protect their ted to hunt these animals using li- first time the administration has SP Jain personally visited
ing a sense of relief and optimism crops from these animals. A multi- cenced firearms and ammunition. granted permission to hunt blue the spot to assess the situa-
Rs 6 crore approved throughout the farming communi- tude of farmers from remote rural If the animals are successfully bulls anywhere in the state. tion and promised swift ac-
BARNAGAR: A mega symposium was organised at the ty in Badnawar tehsil. On areas congregated at the SDM hunted, the farmers must inform Farmers were also pleased with tion against the perpetra-
municipal council auditorium in the presence of MLA Thursday morning, a significant office premises. the village Kotwar, who will subse- the directives of the SDM, who sub- tors. He said that the inci-
Jitendra Singh Pandya and under the leadership of civic number of farmers flocked to the After attentively listening to their quently transfer the information to sequently provided a copy of the di- dent is being dealt with un-
body president Abhay Tongya. In the conference, approval SDM office, demanding concrete concerns, SDM Deepak Chauhan the Patwari. rective to the farmers. der Section 295 of the IPC.
for the construction work of road, drain, and shop among He also assured that the
others worth Rs 6 crore in all 18 wards was granted. MLA culprits responsible for the
Jitendra Singh Pandya also approved giving sweeping
machine to the municipality. Municipal vice president Anita
Satish Verma, councillor Anand Anavadia, and others were
Two nabbed for CHINESE Singhar meets bereaved family,
act would be apprehended
soon.
present. college girl MANJA
Expressing discontent, lo-
cal leaders, including

Jain community celebrates Guru


Saptami Mahaparv
abduction, search
on for others TAKES LIFE extends financial assistance Sarpanch Mukesh Katara,
and Chintu Panwar re-
vealed that saffron flags, in-
stalled with enthusiasm
FP NEWS SERVICE LOP BLAMES CM YADAV FOR DETERIORATING LAW AND ORDER IN STATE along the road connecting
Dhar the village to the main
FP NEWS SERVICE the incident. road, were removed and
Dhar police, searching Dhar Singhar also blamed the ad- stolen overnight. This has
for the college girl ab- ministration for its alleged left a sense of resentment
ducted from outside her Leader of Opposition, Umang carelessness and described it in the entire community.
college on Wednesday Singhar, visited Dhar on as a 'shameless administra-
evening, took two Thursday and extended condo- tion'. He demanded financial
youths into custody lences to the family of Tan- assistance of Rs 15 lakh for the Health workers
after the cops got a clue ishk, a child who tragically grieving family. condemn assault on
from the girl's friends. lost his life after a banned Chi- In response to a question
MAHIDPUR: Jain community members commemorated According to informa- nese manja was wrapped about the Ram Temple Pram ANM, urge action
the 197th birth anniversary of Dada Gurudev Rajendra Suri tion, immediately after around his neck on January Pratishta, Singhar expressed NEEMUCH
Varji and the 117th Nirvan Diwas in the form of Guru the incident, one of her 15. deep devotion, stating that
Saptami Mahaparv with great pomp. On the occasion, friends lodged a police Singhar extended financial Lord Ram is omnipresent, and In a disturbing incident,
various religious ceremonies took place. The 17th mass complaint. Swung into assistance of Rs 20,000 to the belongs to the whole world. an employee, ANM Jyoti
feast was organised by the Manaklal Santosh Kumar action, the police began grieving family and also promised to dav for failing to maintain law and or- During this, councillor representa- Goud, posted at sub-health
Chhajed family at Jain Dharamshala, which commenced her search. provide additional financial support der in the state. He also cited a recent tive Ajay Thakur, councillor Liyaqat centre Semli Istmurar in
with the lighting of lamps and paying reverence. After On Thursday morning, of Rs 50,000 to the family. kidnapping incident in Dhar in broad Patel, district Congress president Manasa block, was assault-
Aarti, Prabhavana was distributed by Gurubhakta Mandal, SP Manoj Kumar Singh Later, addressing a press conference, daylight where he alleged that the po- Karim Quereshi, besides other party ed and robbed by a couple
Prakash Porwal, Shantilal Soni, Rajmal Bakliwal family. reached Naugaon police he strongly criticised CM Mohan Ya- lice were inactive and clueless about workers were also present. on Tuesday.
station and discussed The attack erupted over
MLA Birla inaugurates high mast with police officers in- the issuance of a vaccina-
lighting at Gangaur Ghat vestigating the case. SP
Singh asked cops to pre-
DUPLICATE GUTKHA MANUFACTURING Dawar, Rawat misbehave tion card, highlighting the
increasing challenges faced
pare a list of suspects
and question her friends Rs 10K reward announced with mediamen over Viksit by
workers.
frontline health

once again. Expressing their dissent,


As a result of that, the
police got the clue, as
for arrest of accused Bharat Sankalp Yatra employees from the health
department of Manasa
did those who were in- FP NEWS SERVICE huram Jat of Bharli FP NEWS SERVICE been provided to the media block gathered on
volved in the conspiracy. Sendhwa village under Thengana Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar regarding the event. Thursday to condemn the
The police have also tak- police station in Nagaur The situation escalated incident. They convened at
en two old friends of the In a significant crackdown district of Rajasthan. They The much-publicised when janpad president In- Manasa government hospi-
girl to the police station on the duplicate produc- were booked under sec- 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Ya- dersingh Dawar assertively tal, where they submitted a
for questioning. tion of Pan Masala tions 420, 486, and 34 of the tra', a bold initiative by the called out the mediamen memorandum to the block
SANAWAD: MLA Sachin Birla inaugurated the newly According to ASP In- Gutkha, police have an- IPC, sections 51, and 63 of government to achieve a de- and photographers, de- medical officer (BMO) while
installed high mast lighting worth Rs 1 lakh at Gangaur dra Jeet Bakalwar, a girl nounced a reward of Rs the Copyright Act, and 5, 7, veloped India, experienced manding that their photos demanding immediate ac-
Ghat in Rupkheda village on Thursday. MLA Birla also was kidnapped from out- 10,000 for information lead- 20, and 22 of the Cigarette a significant setback in appear in the next day's tion against the perpetra-
announced a provision of Rs 3.25 lakh from the MLA fund side the PG College. As ing to the arrest of two ab- and Other Tobacco Prod- Chandrashekhar Azad Na- newspaper. In response, the tors. Following this, the ag-
for the construction of stairs at Gangaur Ghat and Rs 5 many as 10 teams were sconding criminals in- ucts Act. gar in Alirajpur district. mediapersons pointed out grieved employees proceed-
lakh for the construction of a community hall. The MLA formed to search. The volved in the illegal manu- A reward of Rs 10,000 Allegations were made that administrative ed to the SDM office, local
also participated in the consecration ceremony of the idol teams have traced the facturing unit. each has been announced against janpad president officials should also cooper- police station, and regional
of Mata Jagadamba in the temple located at Gangaur Ghat incident. Two accused As per details, police for credible information Indersingh Dawar and MP ate with the media. MLA office, submitting
and paid reverence. involved in the incident busted a duplicate produc- leading to the apprehen- representative Vishal MP representative Vishal their memorandums.
have been taken into tion unit of Pan Masala sion of both. Rawat for misbehaving Rawat then addressed the According to the memo-
Agrawal community takes custody. Gutkha in Bhurapani vil- SP Puneet Gehlod empha- with some mediapersons mediamen from the stage, randum, ANM Jyoti Goud
The vehicle used in the lage under the jurisdiction sised that the police are who were covering the stating, "Don't publish, why was subjected to physical
out Shobha Yatra crime and the other ac- of Sendhwa rural police committed to eradicating event, putting the govern- do you publish?" assault and verbal abuse by
cused have been identi- station. During the raid, the menace of counterfeit ment's progress at risk. This entire incident oc- a couple in the village dur-
fied. This whole matter four suspects were appre- goods and ensuring the The matter was brought to curred in the presence of ing a dispute related to the
is about a love affair. hended, but two individu- safety and well-being of light in Deoli village when MP Gumansingh Damor issuance of a vaccination
The investigation is still als managed to escape. our community. The police MP Gumansingh Damor, and other administrative card.
going on, and the entire The absconding culprits force is actively engaged in while distributing benefit officials. The entire media
incident will be revealed have been identified as investigating the where- letters, was questioned by fraternity in the Alirajpur PANCHANG 19.1.2024
soon. Alauddin Mansuri of abouts of the absconding local mediapersons about district condemned Dawar
Gawadi village and Prab- criminals. why no information had and Rawat's behaviour. (UTTARAYAN)
Saka 1945 Samvat 2080
Month : Pausha Shukla 9 Friday 7.52 P.M.
Nakshatra : Bharani 2.50 A.M. then Krittika

Police jeep theft: SI among four cops line attached


Yoga : Sodhya 12.46 P.M. then Shubh
Karan : Balav 8.15 A.M. then Taitil
SENDHWA: The Agrawal community on Wednesday Moon : Mes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
took out a Shobha Yatra of Lord Ram to commemorate SAT MARS, MER, VEN
the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram idol in Ayodhya. The 11
10
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yatra traversed through the main streets of the town
including Sadar Bazaar, Old AB Road, and Maharaja FP FOLLOW-UP: IG GIVES INSTRUCTIONS TO DIG FOR INVESTIGATION KETU
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Agrasen Statue, chanting the slogans of ‘Jai Shree Ram’. JUP
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The Yatra saw the participation of a large number of FP NEWS SERVICE dent has raised concerns about the Yakub. fully maneuvered through traffic.
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devotees. Community members decided to celebrate Ratlam effectiveness of the security meas- It is worth noting that the current Their reckless joyride, however,
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Diwali by lighting lamps, making Rangoli, and lighting ures in place at the police station. in-charge of the police station, Bha- ended abruptly when an attentive 6
KETU
fireworks on January 22. A departmental investigation has The department is treating this in- vani Prasad Verma, is currently on restaurant owner notified the au- 3 5
been initiated into the theft of a po- cident with utmost seriousness and leave. thorities, resulting in their swift
MLA joins temple cleanliness drive lice jeep from the Ratlam district is determined to hold those respon- Earlier, on January 14, Sunday apprehension. The two individuals
FREE PRESS CL ASSIFIED
MAHIDPUR: Preparations for the upcoming Pran police station. Ujjain Range IG San- sible accountable for their actions. night two individuals managed to in question have been identified as
Pratishtha programme are in full swing in Jharda as the tosh Kumar Singh has instructed As a result of this negligence, Rat- steal a police vehicle that was Irfan Khan and Sadab Khan. RUNNING CLASSIFIED
oldest Shree Ram Temple here was cleaned. MLA Bahadur Ratlam DIG Manoj Kumar Singh to lam ASP Rakesh Khakha has taken parked at the police station. They The police have filed charges 7 DAY 500/-
conduct a thorough inquiry into action against four police person- proceeded to take the stolen vehicle against them under sections 327, DISPLAY CLASSIFIED 15 DAY 1000/-
Singh Chouhan, administrative staff, and public 50/- SQ.CM. B/W. 30 DAY 1500/-
representatives collectively cleaned the temple. A Bhajan the matter. nel, including SI Devilal Patidar, on a joyride through the city 323, 294, 506, and 34 of the IPC, and 75/- SQ.CM.
They are required to submit their head constable Shailendra Singh, streets, with the siren blaring, leav- both young men are now in cus- (MINIMUM SIZE 1X3) DISPLAY CLASSIFIED
Sandhya will also be organised on January 21. A prabhat
pheri was also taken out in the town. findings within two days. The inci- constable Neeraj Chauhan, and ing bystanders in awe as they skill- tody. FREE PRESS CALL- 9425082195
INDORE CITY INDORE | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

‘RAM LALLA HUM AAYENGE, MANDIR WAHIN BANAYENGE’


The iconic slogan that became the voice of Ram Janmabhoomi movement was penned by Baba Satyanarayan Mourya of
MANISH UPADHYAY that these slogans were penned Ram Lala's tent
[email protected] by Baba Satyanarayan Mourya
of Biaora in Rajgarh district of
prepared from
During the later part of 80s and MP. cloth meant for
initial years of 90s of the last Talking to Free Press at his res- banners
Century, iconic slogans -- Ram idence in Indore, he said, "In
s a painter, I used to
AYODHYA SAGA-3
Lalla Hum Aayenge, Mandir
Wahin Banayenge; Saugandh
1986, I attended a Bajrang Dal
camp in Ujjain. During one cul- A prepare
banners. For
Ram Ki Khatein Hain Mandir tural night, I gave the slogan -
Baba Mourya, who Wahin Banayenge -- and many Ram Lalla Hum Aayenge December 6,
1992 karseva, I
holds Masters others inspired an entire gener- Mandir Wahin Banayenge. I was
carried huge
ation of Hindus to devote them- never concerned about the copy
degree in Painting selves for the liberation of Lord right. Instead, I am happy that it quantity of
with Gold Medal Ram's birthplace in Ayodhya. became so popular." cloth from Ujjain
from Ujjain's Vikram These slogans along with During the height of Ram Jan- to Ayodhya. I learnt that
many others like Rakt Denge, mbhoomi movement from 1989 the structure had been
University, is not Pran Denge, Kadam Na Pichhe to 1992, Mourya used to fre- demolished and Ram
only a painter but Hatayenge; Jahan Ram Ne Janm quently travel to Ayodhya to Lalla was sitting under
also a talented poet, liya Tha, Mandir Vahi Ba- draw Lord Ram's paintings on across the country. During the Ayodhya move- the sky amid half-built
nayenge'; and, 'Jab Bhi Ram walls of the city and write his "On December 6, 1992, I was on ment, Baba Mourya also spent a walls. I along with my
singer, writer, Pukarenge, Hum Turant Daud slogans. "I had to keep an eye on stage with BJP leader LK Ad- long time with the then RSS fiends erected logs at
cartoonist, graphic ke Aayenge' reverberated not the police too. I used to escape vani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Sad- pracharak and current PM four corners around Ram
artist and an only in the atmosphere but also with painting material whenev- hvi Uma Bharti, Sadhvi Ritamb- Narendra Modi. Lalla and wrapped the
in the hearts and minds of lakhs er police approached." hara Devi and others. I was con- Apart from penning an aarti of cloth meant for banners.
impressive orator. of Ram-Bhakts These slogans caught the imag- ducting the meeting, but no one Bharat Mata, he has also organ- I felt proud that the
Above all, he has an Almost all walls in Ayodhya ination of devotees and volun- VHP leader Ashok Singhal too knew me," he said. ised more than 50 exhibitions on cloth brought by me
unflinching faith in and across the country were teers in Ayodhya. Many of them was impressed. He encouraged After the demolition, he shaved Lord Ram across the globe and protected Ram Lalla from
painted with these slogans to in- jotted them on papers and car- Baba Mourya to record slogans his beard to escape the police also participated in 'Shri Ram
Lord Ram and spire all Ram followers. ried back home and distributed and songs and prepare cassettes. and never stayed at one place for Van Path Gaman Yatra from
rain and the sun," said
Mourya.
Bharat Mata. However, not many are aware it among Ram-Bhakts Soon these slogans reverberated more than a night or two. Shrilanka to Ayodhya.

City industrialist to Speakers narrate Ram Janmbhoomi Traffic diversion on roads around Rajwada markets
build community Traders back one-way, not to park vehicles outside shops
hall in Ayodhya movement experiences at Press Club OUR STAFF REPORTER
[email protected]
MAYOR SAYS
n
SHOPKEEPERS SPEAK…
Two-wheelers should be allowed on both sides of road
n All agree that the old
UP govt has OUR STAFF REPORTER
practice of both sides n There should be separate space for loading rickshaws in
[email protected] Shopkeepers of roads
alloted 75,000 sq around Rajwada markets open to all types of the streets
feet land worth In Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, a extended full support to vehicles needed to be n Arrangement of police personnel at every intersection
about Rs 20 cr to sea of emotions surged, the senior Indore Municipal Corpo- changed Signal timing should be corrected
journalists and photographers who ration’s move of turning n Giving some relaxations n There should be less stopping at signals so that traffic
Balaji Sevaarth witnessed the Ram Janmabhoomi roads around Rajwada in the one-way policy flow is maintained.
Foundation movement of 1992 shared their ex- markets into one way and could be considered n Cars should be allowed to drive from Narsingh Bazaar
periences during the 'Aankhan expressed readiness to n Designated public to Rajmohalla by installing dividers.
OUR STAFF REPORTER Dekhi-Kaanan Suni' programme at accept car or van pool parking in big markets n Vaishnav School and Khalsa College ground should be
[email protected] the Indore Press Club on Thursday. service if provided. should be used by used for parking
Chairman Krishna Kumar young journalist like him amidst They also promised the shopkeepers and their
Famous industrialist and social worker Asthana emphasised that the Kar- thousands of Karsevaks and strict city authorities that they
of the city Vinod Agrawal will build a seva in Ayodhya aimed to connect police arrangements. Sending news won’t park their own ve-
staff to reduce their own Collector says Police say
vehicle count on the road
grand community hall in Ayodhya for the new generation with pride, led was challenging with limited com- hicles outside their hopkeepers should not
the use of pilgrims. This land worth
about Rs 20 crore has been allotted to
prominently by the Vishva Hindu
Parishad and Bajrang Dal.
munication resources.
Journalist and photographer Di-
shops so that consumers
are able to use the space
n Shopkeepers will also
have to work as traffic W e will talk to some
agency whose ve-
S park their own vehi-
cles in front of their shops.
Balaji Sevaarth Vinod Agrawal Founda- Senior journalist Prakash Hin- nesh Solanki highlighted the sensi- for parking their vehi- volunteers hicles can ferry employ- That space should be left
tion under the first phase of land allo- dustani recalled visiting Ayodhya tivity of the 80s and 90s, making cles. n Some changes have to be ees of shops to their es- for customers' vehicles
cation done by the UP government for in 1983, unaware that one day, this photography during that period a The shopkeepers stated made in regular habits tablishments like school n Malganj, Narsingh
development work in Shri Ram Jan- same Ayodhya would witness the challenging task. that they wanted the n E-rickshaw operation buses do Bazaar, Gorakund roads
mabhoomi Ayodhya. Construction on grand consecration of Lord Rama, Reflecting on those times, Indore number of vehicles to go policy will be made soon n Out of box thinking should be widened
an area of 75,000 square feet has been attracting people from around the Press Club president Arvind Tiwari down on the stretches is needed for n Each trader association
n Will sit with the city road
planned on this land. world. recalled the challenges faced in from Nandlalpura to Raj- channelling traffic should keep two men as
safety committee
The sacred holy river Saryu will flow Hemant Sharma, present in Ayod- journalism and photography dur- mohalla and Bada Gan- n Shopkeepers need to volunteers to ensure
through the project in such a way that hya on December 6, 1992, shared ing the Ram Janmabhoomi move- pati to Krishnapura members and decide on
think beyond their free flow of traffic in
devotees do not have to travel long dis- how it was a new experience for a ment. Chhatri for free flow of all the suggestions given
own conveniences their markets
tances for taking a holy dip. This place vehicular traffic. by shopkeepers
has been specially allotted for religious Nearly two weeks after
and cultural institutions by the Uttar
Pradesh Housing Development Council,
on the Lucknow-Ayodhya Highway, just
SJMC’s poster exhibition enhances Ram fervour the stretches were turned
into one-way, the district
administration, Indore
tional commissioner of
police (traffic) Manish
Agrawal and others were
affected.
The main demand of
the shopkeepers was that
crease of e-rickshaws on
Jawahar Marg and MG
Road has increased
3 kilometres away from the Ram Lalla INDORE: In regards to the pran poster making. The School of Municipal Corporation present. two-wheelers should be traffic woes.
temple. pratishtha ceremony of Ram Temple in Journalism and Mass Communication and traffic police depart- The shopkeepers sup- allowed on a trial basis. The e-rickshaws stop
Under the guidance of Agarwal, vari- Ayodhya, the fervour among DAVV (SJMC) hosted a captivating poster ment officials held a ported the move of city “If that leads to traffic wherever they wish to
ous campaigns are going on in various (Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya) exhibition, wherein first-year students meeting with shopkeep- authorities of turning jams then the custodians which hampers the free
fields like education, health, religion students is palpable. The journalism dedicated their creative efforts in ers who were affected by the roads into one way of the city can go back to flow of traffic.
and spirituality under Balaji Sevaarth department of the university has portraying the life of Lord Ram. the traffic diversion. but they stated that cer- the present one-way traf- To this, the Mayor said
for the last several years. The founda- channelled this enthusiasm into a Dr.Sonali Nargunde, Head of the Mayor Pushyamitra tain relaxations should fic model,” they said. that they would soon
tion has already built a grand An- creative display, capturing the essence Department, expressed appreciation Bhargav, district collec- be given so that their Some shopkeepers stat- come up with a policy for
nakshetra in Ujjain. of Lord Ram through the artistry of for the students' creative endeavours. tor Asheesh Singh, addi- businesses were not ed that the sudden in- e-rickshaws.

Alarming increase
in heart ailments
in young people
Heart diseases
among young
people have
doubled in three
yrs: Experts
OUR STAFF REPORTER
[email protected]
ies get blocked due to the
Concerned over increasing cholesterol and blockages,”
cases of sudden deaths due Dr Porwal told media.
to heart attacks in the city, Cardiologist Dr Alkesh
cardiologists raised an Jain said that deaths due to
alarm for the citizens and cardiac arrests are increas-
said that the cases of heart ing rapidly among the
ailments in young people youth, but it is very unusu-
have doubled in the last al for children to suffer
three years. from cardiac arrest. Heart
Moreover, the doctors attacks do not occur in chil-
also quoted the alarming dren due to blockage of
figures of angiographies blood vessels.
and angioplasties per- “The risk of heart attack
formed in Super Speciality in children increases due
Hospital in the last three to genetic or congenital dis-
years i.e. over 2,700. eases. A hole in the heart,
“Yes, the cases of sudden enlargement and shorten-
deaths due to heart attacks ing of muscles or viral in-
in young people are in- fection of the heart can
creasing swiftly. A rise in cause cardiac arrest in
the cases has been seen in children,” he added.
the last three years mainly
in the young population as Over 2,700
the number has doubled,” angiographies
cardiologist Dr Siddhant
Joshi told media. and angioplasties
He added that earlier out in SSH from 2021
of 100 cases, only 25 were ccording to the
those below 50 years but
now this number has in-
creased to over 50. Cardiac
A nodal officer of
Super Speciality
Hospital Dr AD Bhatnagar,
surgeon Dr Manish Porwal they have performed over
also cited similar figures 2,700 angiographies and
and blamed the sedentary angioplasties from 2021.
lifestyle and stress as the “The number is increasing
reason for the increasing in the young population.
cases. The reasons behind it are
“Such cases increase smoking, stress, and a
more in winters as the ar- sedentary lifestyle. Young-
teries shrink due to the sters must go to regular
cold temperature. Due to a checkups to diagnose and
sedentary lifestyle and in- prevent the diseases,” he
creasing stress, the arter- added.
INDORE CITY
INDORE | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

ACCIDENT SPREE: Inebriated ambulance


State service prelims-2023 results out
PLANS AFOOT
TO BRING 5,589 candidates
GIRAFFE IN
INDORE ZOO! driver injures 9 people at four places qualify for main exam,
OUR STAFF REPORTER
[email protected]
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[email protected]
After hitting four
people including a
the police that the same
ambulance also hit him
near Shastri Bridge. He in-
1,073 in provisional list
At least 9 people including child, the ambulance jured his shoulder. The po- OUR STAFF REPORTER
After bringing the ze- a child and a police sub-in- lice arrested Vasim and [email protected]
bras to the city zoo, now spector got injured after rammed into the further investigation is on.
zoo officials have start- they were hit by a reckless- gate of MTH hospital; Before the incident, the Madhya Pradesh Public
ed preparing to bring ly driven ambulance at people handed driver same ambulance hit two Service Commission de-
the giraffe too to the four places under two po- women on a scooter on YN clared the state service
zoo. For this, discus- lice station jurisdictions in over to the police Road around 9.45 am. Vi- preliminary exam-2023 re-
sions are going on with the city on Thursday jay Nagar resident Ruchi- sults on Thursday, nearly
zoos in Patna, Delhi, morning. After hitting FIR registered ta Maheshwari has lodged one month after the exam
Hyderabad and some four people near MTH hos- against errant driver a complaint with the po- was conducted. The cut off for 87%
other zoos in India. pital, the ambulance lice that she along with This result was declared
The number of differ- rammed into the gate of
at Tukoganj and her friend Kirti Kabra dividing vacancies into
posts of Main Part
the hospital and local peo- Central Kotwali was going to the dental two parts –Main (87 per General Category
ple handed him over to the police station college when the ambu- cent vacancies) and Provi- Open 162
Central Kotwali police. lance (MP10 DA 0814) hit sional (13 per cent vacan- Female 162
The complainant informed ing near the gate when an gate of the hospital. The fied as Vassi alias Vasim, a their scooter from behind, cies reserved for OBC/ 13
the police that the ambu- ambulance reached there gate broke due to which resident of Firdous Nagar injuring them critically. per cent results for SC category
lance driver was in an ine- and hit a 12-year-old child auto rickshaw driver Ra- area of the city. The com- The complainant in- unreserved category). Open 150
briated condition. named Tarun around 10 jesh and SI Bhagwanti plainant informed the po- formed the police that the As many as 5,589 candi- Female 150
According to Central Kot- am. When she reached Rathore posted at Central lice that the ambulance ambulance driver was ine- dates were declared select-
wali police station staff, there, the ambulance also Kotwali police station also driver was inebriated. briated and also hit two to ed in the Main Part where- ST category
ent types of wild ani- Neha Suryavanshi, a resi- hit and injured her. She received injuries as they The people took him to three people near Malwa as 1,073 candidates were Open 142
mals in Indore Zoo is dent of Malharganj and stated in her complaint were standing near the the police station where Mill Square and injured declared selected in the Female 142
continuously increas- the security guard of MTH that the ambulance driver- gate. Other security Narendra Sharma, a resi- them. The police are ex- Provisional Part. OBC category
ing. Under the Animal Hospital, has lodged a com- again turned his vehicle guards and people caught dent of Barfani Dham area amining the CCTVs near The division of the va-
Exchange Programme, plaint that she was stand- and rammed it at the main the driver, who was identi- also reached and informed the spot. cancies has been made as Open 158
many wild animals are per the prevailing 87-13 per Female 158
being sent to other zoos
and new animals are
being brought from
Three arrested with stolen goods worth Rs 5 lakh MY Hospital cent formula suggested by
the general administration
department owing to the
EWS category
Open 158
Female 156
there.
Officials said that at
They committed
theft at five places
ing caught he informed the
police that he along with
guards thrash ongoing legal tangle over
the OBC quota issue.
The cut off for 13%
present discussions
are going with four big
zoos Hyderabad,
in Lasudia area
within three months
his friends Lokesh
Chouhan, Ravindra Mand-
loi and Rounak Baria com-
attendant, The candidates who have
got through the prelims
will now appear in the
posts of Provisional Part
Kolkata, Patna and
Delhi. In some places,
OUR STAFF REPORTER
[email protected]
mitted thefts at five places.
Later, the police arrested
terminated main exams. The MPPSC
has selected 20 candidates
General category
Open 158
the number of giraffes Lokesh and Ravindra and OUR STAFF REPORTER against one vacant post. Female 158
is high, so there is a Lasudia police arrested recovered gold and silver [email protected] MPPSC had conducted
possibility of finding three people with stolen ornaments, a laptop, an prelims-2023 on December OBC category
giraffes there. If all goods worth Rs 5 lakh on The stolen goods LED home theatre, a Maharaja Yeshwantrao 17, 2023 for filling 229 posts Open 156
the conditions are ful- Thursday. They used to sewing machine, a gas (MY) Hospital administra- lying vacant in different Female 156
filled then giraffes can recce the area in an au- fy the accused in five theft the same gang. During the cylinder and a guitar. The tion terminated two government departments.
also be seen in the zoo torickshaw during the day incidents at Satellite Junc- investigation, police came value of the recovered guards after their video of
in the coming few and committed theft at tion Township, Singapore to know that some youths goods is Rs 5 lakh. thrashing a patient’s atten- Two answers for five questions,
months. night. So far, they have Township, Sai Gold City on roam in the area spending They used to carry goods dant went viral on Thurs-
However, for this, confessed to committing Bypass Road and Singa- money indiscriminately. in the autorickshaw of day. Moreover, the college one question deleted
both zoos will have to thefts at five places under pore Green View between The police team kept an Lokesh’s relative and it administration has also he prelims carried seven questions which had more
make proposals at
their respective levels
and send them to the
Central Zoo Authority
Lasudia police station ju-
risdiction.
Additional DCP Amaren-
dra Singh said that a team
October 10 and January 16.
The team investigated
the theft spots and found
that the pattern of the
eye on the suspects and
found that about a dozen
theft cases were registered
against an accused named
was also recovered. A
search is on for their ac-
complice Rounak. Police
believed that more stolen
constituted a four-member
committee to investigate
the matter.
Security supervisor
T than two answers whereas one question was wrong
which has been deleted. As per information, the
general studies paper carried five questions with more than
two answers whereas one question was wrong. Similarly,
and work on it will led by TI Taresh Kumar theft was similar. So the Praveen, a resident of goods would be recovered Vivek Patel and guard general aptitude question paper carried two questions which
start only after ap- Soni was constituted for police believed that the Jhabua and present resi- after the arrest of the on- Bhurelal Nagar were ter- had more than two answers.
proval from there investigation and to identi- thefts were committed by dent of Dhabli area. On be- the-run accused. minated from service for
beating the attendant of

IIT Indore conducts training programme on agricultural entrepreneurship


patient Wahid Khan.
However, the guards al-
leged that the attendant
CP joins cleanliness drive
Need to focus on sustainable models for benefit of farmers: Joshi
OUR STAFF REPORTER vations which should be need for modern technolo-
was inebriated and was
abusing doctors and staff.
‘We learnt that some
guards thrashed an atten-
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Commissioner of police
[email protected] available at an affordable gies. Sethi emphasised the dant after which we have Makrand Deouskar on
price to them. potential of the agri-tech taken immediate action Thursday joined the clean-
Noting that the importance “We should focus on sus- sector in India, challenges against them. However, the liness drive being run in
of agriculture in India’s eco- tainable business models for faced by the farmers like Junior Doctors’ Associa- every police station in the
nomic and social fabric is the benefit of farmers and fake seeds, degrading soil tion also informed us that state ahead of Ram
known to all and is a signifi- society,” he said while ad- quality and water stress. He the attendant was in an Mandir Pran Pratistha
cant contributor to the GDP dressing a 3-day Agricultur- initiated a session on the un- inebriated condition and programme. Also, senior
of the nation, Indian Insti- al Entrepreneurship Devel- tapped potential in agri- created ruckus in the ward police officers and police
tute of Technology Indore opment Training Pro- tech, shedding light on dif- along with abusing doc- station in-charge also
director Prof Suhas Joshi gramme being organised by ferent sectors and the entre- tors,’ superintendent of cleaned their offices, po-
said that it’s high time that the Indian Institute of Tech- preneurial opportunities in MY Hospital Dr PS Thakur lice stations and temples in
the real problems faced by nology (IIT) Indore & Chaud- Participants of the training programme pose for a group photo with IIT agriculture. said. their office premises.
farmers are addressed hary Charan Singh National Indore director Prof Suhas Joshi on the institute campus on Thursday. The event will include ses- He added that a probe Following instructions
through technological inno- Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Jaipur. tices and entrepreneurship. sions on the untapped poten- committee led Dr KK Aro- from the state government CP Milind Deouskar sweeping the
Joshi, HexGen CEO Jap- The programme is de- tial of agritech, an overview ra has been constituted to and Police Headquarters, street in DRP Lines on Thursday
News in Brief preet Sethi, Prof Manish
Kumar Goyal, Prof Mayur
signed to foster interaction
among participants from
of intellectual property
rights & management, en-
investigate the case so that
further action can be tak-
Indore Police also partici-
pated in this campaign on Patil and police
Jain and participants from different sectors, focusing trepreneurship for small en. cleanliness, which was led officers/employees cleaned
Inter-college debate competition held across India were present on technology, entrepre- farmers, understanding The Junior Doctors’ As- by Commissioner of Police the office, garden and
during the inaugural neurship, and agriculture so markets in India, agricul- sociation mentioned in its Deouskar in the DRP line. premises of DRP lines.
session. The IIT Indore di- as to address challenges in tural innovation, and biolog- letter to the superinten- Deouskar also cleaned the Under the campaign, po-
rector said that through this agriculture. The challenges ical inputs for soil health. dent that the attendant had premises. Additional CP lice officers and police per-
programme they aim to em- would include uncertainties The programme will also abused doctors after which Manoj Kumar Srivastava, sonnel volunteered and
power participants with in weather predictions, land feature a field visit to ICAR- they called the guards to DCP (Headquarters) cleaned their offices of all
knowledge and insights into constraints, crop yield man- Indian Institute of Soybean handle him and to take ac- Jagdish Dawar, Reserved zones, police stations and
modern agricultural prac- agement, supply chain, and Research. tion over the same. Inspector Deepak Kumar DRP Line premises.

DAY 3 OF
SEARCH NOW LEOPARD SEEN IN NAINOD AREA
NO TRACES IN TCS, What Next
INFOSYS AREAS We tried all day to find traces of leopard, but to
OUR STAFF REPORTER
[email protected]
“ no avail. However, the search will continue and
we will try to find the leopards using thermal drones
tomorrow,” Solanki said.
A forest team armed with drones and
sniffer dogs set out to locate and res-
First sighting and developments
cue the leopard family from the Infos- fter detecting the movement of the leopard in
Indore: The inter-college debate competition was held at RPL ys and TCS area on Thursday but to no
avail. It seems that the family has al-
A Infosys, the forest department had installed a
cage in the campus on Tuesday night. Besides, night
Maheshwari College on Thursday in the memory of late
Lakshmidevi Mohanlal Jhalani. The event witnessed enthusiastic most vanished into thin air. There vision cameras were also installed to capture the
participation from 64 contestants representing 32 colleges in the were no pugmarks or residues found leopard but all these efforts went in vain. At ten in the
annual festival. The debate showcased the eloquence and inside or around the campus of IT morning, information was received about the sight-
intellectual prowess of college-level debaters. The distinguished companies on Super Corridor. ing of two cubs from Tigriya Badshah village. A res-
chief guest, Dr. Rajiv Sharma, inaugurated the event. The welcome However, the department received Drones and sniffer dogs attempt to find leopards cue team and Indore range team immediately
speech was delivered by the college principal, Rajiv Kumar Jhalani,
emphasising the importance of students' participation in news that the leopard had been sight- area as well. But the leopard family Night vision cameras and cages reached the spot. Villagers Mohan and Jeevan Jat
extracurricular activities for holistic development. The debate, ed in the Nainod area. Following this, was not sighted. “We could not even have been installed in Infosys campus. said that two cubs were seen in the field at 8 in the
themed “Economic development of the country is possible only Indore Forest Division DFO Mahendra find any pugmarks in the areas, so it’s Forest department is educating people morning and the leopard was walking ahead of them.
through one nation, one election" aimed to foster critical thinking Singh Solanki headed for Nainod and hard to trace the movement of the and emphasising on being cautious of After this, the forest workers searched the fields.
and enhancing the intellectual abilities of participating students. launched a search operation in that leopard family,” Solanki said. the new leopard mom. Claw marks had been found at different places.
Half-day at govt offices, state institutions on Jan 22
BHOPAL: On the occasion of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya temple on January 22, Madhya
Pradesh government offices, State institutions will remain closed for half day till 2.30pm, said an order issued by GAD
late Thursday night.
MADHYA PRADESH BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

Woman blackmails Nirala’s Ram Ki


NEWS IN BRIEF
Schemes to develop India
by 2027: Social worker
Several parts of state cop; booked Shaktipooja woven
shiver under cold wave
BHOPAL: A woman operat-
NASRULLAGANJ (BHERUNDA): Social worker Indrajeet
Singh Bhati has said the government’s development schemes
will develop India by 2047. Those who have been deprived of
ing a dhaba has been
booked for allegedly
threatening a policeman to
into kathak
the benefits of the government’s schemes will get them implicate him in a rape
through the Viksit Bharat Yatra which reached Sothia village
Panchayat on Wednesday. Chairman of Nagar Palika Maruti
Khajuraho, Nowgong, case and demanding Rs 50
lakh.Ayodhya Nagar police
Shishir said the welfare schemes launched by the Modi-led Gwalior, Tikamgarh said that the woman came
Central Government benefited the poor, workers, farmers and in contact with a police-
women. Benefits are being directly transferred to their endure severe cold day man named Rajkumar
accounts, he said. A film on Viksit Bharat was also screened on Kansariya, then posted at
the occasion. The Yatra was welcomed with the song – Dharti OUR STAFF REPORTER Ayodhya Nagar police sta-
Kahe Pukar Ke. [email protected] tion, in 2019. In 2022, the
woman levelled allegations
35-litre country-made liquor confiscated Severe cold prevailed in of rape against Kansariya,
SHIVPURI: The officials of the excise department have various parts of the state but later told the police not
launched a campaign against the liquor mafia. A team led by on Thursday. The day as to take further action.
excise officer Sanjay Kumar Gupta raided the areas where well as night Later, in 2023, Kansariya
country-made liquor is prepared. The team confiscated 35 litres temperatures were very told the police that the
of country-made liquor and 2,500 litres of distilled Mahua and low in many parts of the woman had been threaten- OUR STAFF REPORTER / BHOPAL
destroyed it, official sources said. Four cases were also lodged. state. ing to implicate him in a
Severe cold day was ob- false rape case and was de- ‘Ram Ki Shaktipooja’ of Ni-
Villagers given tips about disaster mgmt served at Khajuraho, Now- manding money under the rala was woven beautifully
LALITPUR (UP): An event was organised as part of the gong (chattarpur dist), garb of the same. The po- in kathak by danseuse Vijya
disaster management awareness phase-2 in Bachchlapur and Gwalior and Tikamgarh, liceman said he had trans- Sharma and her troupe
Gouna villages on Wednesday. Gram Pradhan, accountant, rural while cold day in Sidhi sius, respectively. ferred Rs 3 lakh to her on- from Bhopal which enchant-
Cities night temp (°C)
development officer, Panchayat assistant, Rojgar Sevak, Asha and and Satna district on Meanwhile, Bhopal line, but she has been de- ed the audience at Shaheed
Aganwadi workers and Siksha Mitras were present at the event. Thursday. Datia 5.6 recorded 24.3 degrees Cel- manding Rs 50 lakh to settle Bhawan in the city on
The experts gave tips about how to deal with any emergency Winds coming from the sius after a drop of 1.6 de- the case. The woman had Thursday evening.
northern parts led to sub- Nowgong 5.6 grees Celsius, while it earlier told the police that It was part of an event ‘Var
situation to 100 people. They also informed the villagers about
how to deal with floods, incidents of fire, earth quake, drowning, sidence of cold air, en- Khajuraho 6.0 recorded a night tempera- she was in a live-in relation- De’ centred on poet
lightning, snakebite and other natural disasters. The villagers hancing cold wave condi- ture of 10.6 degrees Cel- ship with Kansariya and he Surykant Tripathi Nirala
were also informed about Damini App. tions over the central part Tikamgarh 6.0 sius. violated her on the pretext organised by Nirala Srijan-
of the country. Shivpuri 6.1 A yellow alert was is- of marriage. When he got peeth. Sharma began with
Crooks withdraw over Rs 19k from account Senior scientist of Mete- sued for severe cold day at transferred to Narmadapu- Tulsidas’s ‘Shriram Chan- by Vijya Sharma. Ustad
SATNA: Cyber thugs have withdrawn Rs 19,500 from an orological department Ved Chhatarpur 6.2 Chhatarpur, Niwari and ram, he broke contact with dra Kripalu Bhajaman’ in Nafees Khan accompanied
account, through the account holder did not give them any Pratap Singh attributed Niwari 6.4 Datia for the next 24 her, she had alleged. The Mangalacharan. After that, on tabla, Rajkumari
OTP number. The incident occurred in Pondi village under the severe cold day to di- hours, while cold day is Bhopal crime branch was she along with her students Sharma on vocal and recital,
Nagod police station in Satna district. The youth from whose vergence at upper air lev- Guna 6.6 likely at Tikamgarh, Sat- roped in to probe the case presented the ballet. She Pt Jitendra Sharma on har-
account the money was withdrawn lodged a complaint at the el. Khajuraho recorded na, Rewa, Panna, Gwalior, and the allegations were showcased some episodes of monium and Rajendra Vyas
Gwalior 6.7
Pondi police outpost and in the cyber cell. 13.5 degrees Celsius day Bhind. Moderate fog is found to be false. Following the Ramayana like Ram-Ra- on violin and music compo-
temperature, while Datia Sagar 7.7 likely at Singrauli, Rat- this, the Ayodhya Nagar po- vana war and Sita Swayam- sition by G Prakash Shu-
Civic body appoints legal advisers recorded 15.1 degrees Cel- lam, Guna, Ashok Nagar, lice registered an FIR var using various types of jalpurkar. Lights were de-
GANJ BASODA: The Nagar Palika Parishad has appointed sius and Nowgong record- grees Celsius, and Niwari Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, against the woman. A dance movements, forma- signed by Kamal Jain. Be-
senior lawyer Raj Kumar Bajaj and Abhishek Raghuwanshi as ed 15.0 degrees Celsius. and Tikamgarh recorded Shivpuri, Gwalior and search was launched to tions and postures. The sides that, discussion and
legal advisers. The officials of the Nagar Palika Parishad Gwalior recorded 14.7 de- 18.1 and 17.5 degrees Cel- Datia. trace the woman. dance was choreographed poem recitation were held.
welcomed both of them. Representative of Member of
Parliament Devendra Yadav, chief municipal officer Pawan
Kumar Sharma and others were present at the event.

Collector inspects venue for CM’s visit


Bangalore defeats Bhopal Colonel Punia inspires students
SAGAR: Collector Deepak Arya together with other officials of
the district ministration inspected PTC Maidan where Chief
Minister Mohan Yadav will visit on January on Saturday after
in SBI Inter Circle FP NEWS SERVICE
Vidisha
counts of bravery and sac-
rifice.
principal), Karan Rana (Di-
rector of the institute) and
taking part in ‘Jan abhar Yatra.’ Additional collector Shailendra
Singh was also present during the inspection. Arya directed the
officials to set up stalls of various departments at the venue to
Hockey Tournament The Springfield World
School in Vidisha was hon-
Following the lecture,
Colonel Punia engaged in
an interactive session with
Meenal Rana (Director),
who extended a warm wel-
come to Colonel Punia and
display their work. There should be a separate gate for VVIPs to ored to host Colonel Sub- the students, where he an- expressed their gratitude
enter the venue where ambulances and fire engines should be ash Chand Punia, 21 Para swered their questions and for his valuable contribu-
made available. Special Forces on Thurs- provided valuable insights tion to the school’s commu-
day, for a special event in into the life of an army of- nity.
the school’s auditorium. ficer. His presence and Overall, the event was a
Col. Punia visited the member of the Indian words of wisdom left a tremendous success, offer-
school as per the Veer Army and recounted the deep impact on everyone ing a unique opportunity
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Gatha 3.0 scheme by Min-
istry of Defence and Edu-
challenges he faced during
his remarkable career. He
present, inspiring them to
strive for excellence and
for the students to interact
with a distinguished mili-

Yatra organised in Harda cation. Colonel Punia, who


was honored with the pres-
tigious Kirti Chakra award
spoke in detail about the
intricacies of the surgical
strike operations in Myan-
embody the qualities of
leadership, resilience, and
patriotism that Colonel Pu-
tary leader and gain valu-
able insights into the life of
an army officer.
FP NEWS SERVICE across the state till January for his exceptional bravery mar and the courage it nia exemplifies. Springfield World School
Harda 26. He went on to say while OUR STAFF REPORTER accompanied by special and service to the nation took to execute such mis- The event was attended looks forward to hosting
addressing the villagers that [email protected] guests, chief general man- during surgical strike op- sions successfully. His in- by esteemed guests includ- more such events in the fu-
The Viksait Bharat Sankalp crores of people have benefit- ager of Bhopal Circle erations on the Myanmar spiring words resonated ing Yogendra Singh Rana ture, inspiring and empow-
Yatra was organised in Har- ted from the public welfare Bangalore Circle emerged Chandrashekhar Sharma, border, delivered a capti- with the students, who (Chairman of the school), ering the next generation
da town on Thursday, in schemes, as the shelter-less victorious over the host and Comrade Arun vating lecture that left a were captivated by his ac- Vinay Agarwal (School of leaders.
which the former minister persons now have a roof over Bhopal Circle in the final Bhagoliwal, president of lasting impression on the
of Agriculture, Kamal Patel their head, and the poor per- match of the SBI Inter Cir- the All India SBI Staff Fed- audience.
was also present. sons have received a gas con- cle Hockey Tournament. eration. During his address, he
Minister Patel shed light nection. On the occasion, the The tournament, organised shared his experiences as a
on the details of the schemes school students were also by the State Bank of India
while addressing the people. present, who took out a Mandel Kalyan Samiti,
The yatra reached the Kalash yatra. The villagers Bhopal Circle, in collabora-
Charuva village of Harda on were also distributed calen- tion with the Sports Au-
Thursday noon, and former dars by Patel. A film centred thority of India, took place
minister Patel said that the on the benefits of the govern- at the Sports Ground from
aim of the yatra is to apprise ment-run public welfare January 14 to 18.
every one of the public wel- schemes was staged on the In a fiercely contested fi-
fare schemes introduced by occasion too. At last, the ail- nal match, Bangalore se-
the government. He added ing people were distributed cured victory by defeating
that the yatra will continue free-of-cost medicines. Bhopal by 3-0, clinching the
trophy of the Inter Circle
Hockey Tournament. The
Four arrested for vandalising cars in MP Nagar Man of the Match award
BHOPAL: The crime branch on Thursday claimed to have was presented to Banga-
arrested four persons for allegedly vandalising several cars parked lore’s Nanda.
outside a café in MP Nagar on the intervening night of January 13 The final showdown be-
and 14. The accused have been identified as Yash Sarathe, Kailash tween Bangalore and
Kurre, Ankit Vishwakarma and Ankit Dharkar. The police are Bhopal was played with the
searching for two other of their accomplices, who are at large. chief general manager
Additional DCP (Crime), Shailendra Singh Chouhan said that the (Human Resources) Rajiv
accused were caught on the CCTV camera. They vandalised as Kumar as the chief guest,
many as 10 cars, including that of a district court judge.

Cyber criminals
siphon singer’s money
at will, no leads yet
OUR STAFF REPORTER
[email protected]

A city-based bhajan singer


allegedly lost around Rs
23,000 to cyber criminals in
several transactions of Rs
500-600 since August 2023.
Jahangirabad police sta-
tion TI Ajay Tiwari said
that the complainant, So-
nia Yadav, approached the
police in August 2023, alleg-
ing that unidentified cyber
crooks often siphon off Rs
500-600 from her bank ac-
count and she receives no
SMS from the bank with
regards the same.
She told the police that
till now, Rs 23,000 has been
siphoned off from her
bank account fraudulently.
She alleged that the issue,
when brought to the notice
of the bank officials, goes
unheard. A case was filed
with the cyber crime police
on Thursday, who have
plunged into action to iden-
tify and trace the accused.
Her banking details have
been sought for speedy
probe. Cyber crime ACP
Sujeet Tiwari said that Ya-
dav owns an account at a
bank in Jahangirabad.
Amit Kumar is Intelligence head
RAIPUR: Amit Kumar (IPS-1998), Additional Director General of Police
has been posted as Intelligence Head in Chhattisgarh. He replaced Dr
Anand Chabbra (IPS-2001). Amit Kumar had recently returned from
central deputation. Dr Anand Chabbra will be given posting through
another order.
CHHATTISGARH BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

‘Holy flame’ reaches Chhattisgarh NGDRS system implementation


in all registration offices
from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi
STAFF REPORTER / Raipur
STAFF REPORTER / Raipur

Chhattisgarh government
istration system, now it will
be available in all the regis-
tration offices.
was implemented in the
registration offices of
Saraipali, Basna, Pithora,
has decided to implement The work of implement- Kurud and Nagari of
The sacred flame from Shri National General Docu- ing the software is being Dhamtari and Ma-
Ram Janmabhoomi Ayodhya ment Registration System done at a rapid pace. All the hasamund districts from
Dham reached Chhattisgarh (NGDRS) in a phased man- preliminary preparations January 11, 2024. Soon the
on Thursday. ner in place of e-registra- are being done by the Regis- NGDRS system is to be im-
Devotees who reached the
capital Raipur with the
tion software in all the reg-
istration offices of the state.
tration Department, in
which along with the
plemented in the busiest
Raipur Registration Office
Tribal people
sacred flame from Shri Ram
Janmabhoomi Ayodhya
Under which NGDRS
will be installed in all regis-
arrangement of hardware
devices, network lines,
of the state.
To make the registration
are pride of
Dham, handed over the sa-
cred flame urn to Chief Min-
tration offices before March
2024. The software will be
training is being given to
the departmental officers
system more effective and
convenient by the Govern-
our country:
ister Vishnu Deo Sai at the
State Guest House, Pahuna,
implemented compulsorily.
NGDRS as a pilot project
and employees.
During the pilot run of
ment of India, NIC. A Com-
mon Generic Software (NG-
Dhankhar
along with chanting Vedic in Chhattisgarh. The soft- the NGDRS system, more DRS) has been developed
mantras. ware was launched in three than 45,000 documents through Pune. This soft- STAFF REPORTER
Sai said that the Jyoti registration offices Abhan- have been registered so far ware is customized as per Raipur / New Delhi
Kalash will be kept in the pur, Mahasamund and in three registration of- the requirement of the
Shri Ram Temple of the Dhamtari. After the end of fices. states and implemented Vice President of India
capital Raipur, from where the BOT period of the e-reg- In the second phase, it through NIC. Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thurs-
the sacred flame will be sent day said that tribals are the
across the state. The Chief pride of our country.
Minister appealed to the
people of the state to light
lamps in every house on the
CM pays tribute to Kumar He was addressing the trib-
al students from Chhattis-
garh, Madhya Pradesh at his

Lakshmi Narayan Dev


occasion of Shri Ramlala residence, the Vice President
Pran Pratistha. seven-member group of Ram Bhilai residents Rajjan ipated. The team included said, “I will tell you that you
The Ram devotees who devotees had gone to bring Akil Khan and Shahnawaz Pragnesh Mahendrabhai Pa- are the owners of this coun-
reached Chhattisgarh with the Jyoti Kalash from Ram- from the Muslim tel, Raju Sahu, Arvind Patel, try. You are more connected
the sacred flame stated that a janmabhoomi. community have also partic- and Akash Pal. STAFF REPORTER / Sukma to the land than any other
class.”
After ‘darshan’ of the mortal 140 tribal students from

HISTORY OF TRIBALS IS 20 passengers


injured in accident
remains of Shri Kumar Lak-
shmi Narayan Dev, father of
Jagdalpur MLA Kiran Dev
tribal dominated Bijapur,
Sukma, Bastar, Dantewada,
Kanker, Narayanpur and Ra-

GLORIOUS: SAO
and BJP State President at jnandgaon districts of Chhat-
KORBA: In a major road acci- his residence in Sukma on tisgarh and 60 students from
dent occurred on Bilaspur- Thursday, Chhattisgarh Balaghat district of Madhya
Ambikapur highway, a Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Pradesh met the Vice Presi-
MUNGELI: Chhattisgarh speeding passenger bus col- Sai prayed for the eternal dent under the 'Tribal Youth
Deputy Chief Minister lided with a truck parked on peace of the departed soul. He Exchange Programme'. The
Arun Sao said on Thursday the highway near Kendai expressed condolences to the group also visited the Parlia-
Martyr Veer Narayan Singh bridge adjacent to Bango po- bereaved family members. ment.
was a brave son of the coun- lice station area. Forest and Climate Change The Tribal Youth Ex-
try. He dedicated himself to The collision was so strong Minister Kedar Kashyap, MP Dinesh Kashyap, former present. change Program (TYEP) is
the country and society. All that many passengers on the Agriculture Minister MLA Santosh Bafna, Mahesh Kumar Lakshmi Narayan being run by the Ministry of
should move forward in bus got trapped between the Ramvichar Netam, MLAs Gagda, Rekhchand Jain, Dev, a member of the Sukma Home Affairs for the last 15
your life by taking inspira- seats. A crowd of passers-by Lata Usendi, Chaitram Ata- Lachchhuram Kashyap, Zamindar family, died on years through the Nehru
tion from the life of Martyr and villagers gathered at the mi, Vinayak Goyal, Guru Baiduram Kashyap and ad- Wednesday at his residence Yuva Kendra Sangathan
Veer Narayan. incident site. They started re- Khushswant Saheb, former ministrative officials were in Jagdalpur at the age of 104. (NYKS) of the Ministry of
He was addressing the lief and rescue operations Youth Affairs and Sports.
event in Amar Shaheed and helped the injured to be The tribal young men and
Veer Narayan Singh Memo-
rial Day and Tribal Confer-
taken to hospital. They also
took initiative to call police
CM PAYS TRIBUTE TO DRG JAWAN ARVIND EKKA women from remote and in-
surgency affected areas are
ence in Mohbandha of Lor- and ambulance. They said STAFF REPORTER / Raipur taken on a tour to major
mi development block of that more than 20 passengers He was admitted to Narayana Hospital for cities across the country. The
Mungeli district. have been injured in the acci- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries main objectives are to in-
Sao paid floral tribute on dent. 6 women and 8 men suf- expressed deep grief and paid tribute to the during treatment. crease the aspiration of the
the photograph of Martyr fered serious injuries. The Head Constable Arvind Ekka, who lost his life in The Chief Minister stated that Ekka has tribal youth, to make them
Veer Narayan Singh. He reason behind the collision the line of duty. He extended condolences to made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting aware of the country's devel-
announced a donation between the bus and the truck the grieving family members. his motherland. “The entire nation and our opment activities, schemes
of Rs 5 lakh for the has not been revealed. Howev- Ekka, a DRG jawan, sustained injuries on state are indebted to him, and we honour and employment opportuni-
cultural building in Mo- er, it is feared that due to low December 29 during a Naxalite blast in the his supreme sacrifice. Our determination to ties and to introduce them to
hbandha. Camps are also being organ- the people of special back- visibility due to fog in the village of Kawadgaon Hilori in the Gangalur fight against Naxalites will remain strong,” he the youth of other parts of
Sao said that the history ized under Pradhan Mantri ward tribes from the morning, the bus may have police station area of Bijapur. said. the country.
of tribals has been glorious. Jan Man Yojana to benefit schemes. collided with a parked truck.

SECR suspends
Minor
reshuffle in
HC comes heavily on NHAI, loco pilot in I-tax raid on Banti Dalmia premises
Chhattisgarh
PWD on plight of roads
STAFF REPORTER / Raipur
IAS officers Express accident Income Tax sleuths carried out search op-
erations at the premises of coal trader Ban-
STAFF REPORTER / Raipur STAFF REPORTER / Bilaspur and parking of heavy vehi-
cles on the roadside.
tary of PWD to file their re-
ply in the next hearing
case ti Dalmia situated in Raigarh.
Teams of more than 100 income tax offi-
STAFF REPORTER / Raipur
The General Administration High Court of Chhattis- The Chief Justice along with affidavits. cers participated in the raid cum surprise
Department, Government of garh hearing the PIL filed Ramesh Sinha said that the The hearing regarding South Eastern Central Rail- inspection carried on the premises of the
Chhattisgarh on Thursday regarding the plight of Bilaspur-Raipur road is Raipur-Bilaspur National way administration suspend- coal trader on Thursday.
through an order made mi- Raipur-Bilaspur National constantly being repaired. Highway has been going on ed shunter (engine driver) Banti Dalmia is a renowned name in the
nor changes in posts of limit- Highway and the road lead- Roads are closed and di- in the High Court for a long Chhattisgarh Express train coal trade especially in Bilaspur and
ed Indian Administrative Of- ing from Dhaneli to the verted anywhere, due to time. The quality of the accident. Odisha and also has partnership in the In-
ficers. Legislative Assembly, the which accidents are hap- road has been questioned In the initial phase of in- dus Energy. As per information received
Subrat Sahoo (IAS-1992) High Court has asked the pening. since the beginning, and vestigation administration Dalmia’s Park Avenue residency and his
Additional Chief Secretary officials of NHAI and PWD The road leading from now that the road has been found the carelessness of the factory and other outlets were raided.
has been given the post of Di- to file a reply. The court has Dhaneli to the Assembly built, complaints are being loco pilot. However, on the raids, I-Tax office has
rector General, Chhattisgarh expressed concern about has been encroached at received about its At the Bilaspur Railway not issued any official information yet.
Administrative Academy. He the accidents happening on many places and heavy ve- condition at many places. Station on Tuesday night the
will be relieved of the post of these roads. hicles are parked on the At the same time, the way engine of the train collided
Director General, Thakur
Pyarelal state Panchayat and
Rural Development Institute.
During the hearing, the
court expressed concern
over the accidents occur-
roadside. The court has
asked the Collector of the
concerned districts and of-
complaints of encroach-
ment have come to light on
the road leading to the state
with the dead end of
platform number 8 and the
engine got damaged. The col-
Chhattisgarh gets Best
Performing State Award
He will hold the rest of the ring due to encroachment ficials of NHAI and Secre- assembly. lision also created a fearsome
charges. situation for some passen-
On his taking charge, gers.
Renu G Pillai (IAS-1991) After the accident the
was relieved of the post of DRM, Sr DCM and other sen- STAFF REPORTER / Raipur Among the five states
Director General, Chhattis- ior officers immediately where assembly elections
garh Administrative Acad- rushed to the spot and finally Assembly elections were were held, the cleanest elec-
emy. instructed for the investiga- held in five states of the tions were held in Chhattis-
Janak Prasad Pathak (IAS- tion. country in November-De- garh. Without any controver-
2007) is being posted as Com- Finally, the four members cember 2023, during which sy, there was no need for re-
missioner, Medical Educa- enquiry committee in the ini- awards were announced for counting anywhere. In the
tion and will have additional tial phase of investigation officers doing excellent heavily Naxal affected areas
charge of Registrar, Firms found the carelessness of the work. Chhattisgarh was of Bastar, security arrange-
and societies. shunter and the driver was also included in these 5 ments and surveillance were
Mahendra Singh Savvani, suspended. states. so tight that the Naxalites
Additional Managing Direc- The loco pilot suspended It has been announced to could not succeed in their
tor, Mandi Board has been el- in the accident has give the Best Performing plans. For this reason, the
evated as Managing Director, been identified as Kailash State Award to Chhattis- CEO of Chhattisgarh has
Mandi Board. Singh. garh Chief Electoral been selected for the Best
Officer (CEO) Reena Baba Performing State Award
LAST WORD Saheb Kangale. among all the five states.
The name of Vineet Nan- have been announced by the At the same time, the best

Bravery of army inspires youth: Sharma danwar, collector of Naxal-


affected Dantewada district,
is also included in the list of
award recipients. Awards
Commission in a total of
four categories. This in-
cludes 2 officers from Chhat-
tisgarh.
election management
award will be given to the
then collector of Dantewa-
da, Vineet Nandanwar.
STAFF REPORTER / Raipur Sharma, quoting former in order to include more and
Prime Minister Atal Bihari more youth of Chhattisgarh
The bravery of the soldiers
engaged in the security of the
country inspires the youth to
join the army, said Deputy
Vajpayee, said that govern-
ments come and go, govern-
ments will come and go, but
democracy remains immor-
in the Indian Armed Forces,
the responsibility has been
given by the state government
to the District Employment
‘Gatha Shri Ram Mandir Ki’ on Jan 20
STAFF REPORTER / Raipur history of 500 years of Shri Ram Mandir.
Chief Minister Shri Vijay tal. Peace and security are es- and Self-Employment Guid- Under the series of events, 'Gatha Shri Ram
Sharma. sential for the strength of the ance Centres under the Direc- Chhattisgarh Culture Minister Brijmohan Mandir Ki' is going to be organized at Police
Keeping in mind that the democratic system. Our torate of Employment and Agarwal on Wednesday released the poster of Parade Ground on January 20 in Chhattis-
responsibility of defense of forces are doing the work Training. ‘Gatha Shri Ram Mandir Ki’ which was the garh, the maternal birthplace of Lord Shri
any country lies in the hands well. Giving information about Ram.
of the youth, he added while He said that India's borders army recruitment to the In the saga, the story of the
addressing the workshop or- are more diverse and chal- youth in their work area, they demolition of the temple by
ganised regarding the re- lenging than the borders of should get themselves regis- the invaders 500 years ago
cruitment of Agniveer at the any other country. Only the He asked the officials to cruitment rally and medical tered in the online portal. and the liberation of Shri
local Shahid Smarak Bhavan, youth accept the challenge by ensure necessary arrange- examination and other neces- Workshops are being organ- Ram Janmabhoomi that
Raipur. joining the army. ments so that maximum sary instructions should be ized for Agni Veer recruit- started after that will be nar-
“I am confident that this He said that it is a matter of youth from Chhattisgarh conveyed to the youth ment in all divisions. rated. The program will start
workshop will be useful for happiness that the youth of state are selected for Agni through various mediums. In Wing Commander Paras at 6 pm at Police Parade
the youth. Their Chhattisgarh also have the Veer recruitment. which maximum youth of the Aggarwal from Indian Air Ground, Police Line Baron
participation in the army will feeling to protect the borders He said that information state can get benefits. Force Bhopal and Major P.K. Bazaar. In the 75-minute saga,
increase. Also, the youth of of the country and are ready about online registration, ap- Director of Employment Mathur from Indian Army more than 2000 years of histo-
the state will join the Ag- to make the supreme sacrifice plication, website informa- and Training Department, Raipur was present in the ry will be showcased, said
niveer scheme,” he said. for the country. tion, written examination, re- Dr. Priyanka Shukla said that workshop. Agrawal.
Siddaramaiah to table his 15th budget on February 16
NATION BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024
BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who holds the finance portfolio will present the budget on February 16.
Briefing reporters, state Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said the Karnataka legislature session will take place from
February 12 to 23. The session will start with the joint address to the both houses of Karnataka legislature by Governor Thaawarchand
Gehlot.

PRESIDING OFFICER FALLS SICK... 1990 KILLING OF 4 IAF MEN


TMC's
harmony
Chandigarh mayoral polls deferred EYEWITNESS IDENTIFIES
rally gets
B JP is scared of INDIA's triumph. AAP MOVES HC YASIN MALIK AS SHOOTER
With 20 out of the total 36 votes
in its favour, INDIA alliance is poised to
win the Chandigarh Mayoral Elections. T
he AAP Thursday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court,
seeking appointment of a new presiding officer in place of Anil
Masih after he "fell sick" leading to the deferment of the Chandigarh
AGENCIES
Jammu
Former IAF corporal
Rajwar Umeshwar
HC nod
BJP is all set to lose badly. This has mayoral polls.
JKLF chief Yasin Malik Singh, \who survived Directs state govt
given the BJP sleepless nights and The mayoral polls, which were slated to be held on Thursday, were
forced its dirty tricks department to deferred till further orders after presiding officer Masih fell sick, claimed lifted his 'pheran', pulled
out his gun and opened fire the terror attack in to ensure no
several municipal councillors of the Congress and the AAP, citing a
work overtime. Result? First, the
message they received from the municipal authorities. at a group of IAF person- which four IAF breach of peace
Secretary of Elections falls sick, and nel, an eyewitness deposed
now, the Presiding Officer has also The petition was filed by AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar, who is the
before a special CBI court
personnel were killed,
candidate for mayor seat. The petitioner sought from the court for
fallen sick. All this to adjourn the holding the mayoral polls. on Thursday while narrat- pointed to Malik in AGENCIES
election The Congress and Aam Aadmi Party leaders slammed the BJP, accusing it ing what happened in Sri- the courtroom as the Kolkata
n RAGHAV CHADHA, AAP MP of not allowing to hold the mayoral polls in the wake of its "imminent nagar on January 25, 1990.
defeat". Malik attended the court main shooter The Calcutta High Court
proceedings on video from on Thursday allowed the
AGENCIES and also said that they will move the Delhi's Tihar Jail where he A charge sheet was filed ruling Trinamool Con-
Chandigarh Punjab and Haryana High Court for group saying: "It is informed that a presiding authority for the mayoral has been incarcerated on August 31, 1990 against gress to hold a Sampriti
holding the elections. telephonic message has been re- elections. since 2019. Malik and five others be- (harmony) rally here on
The Chandigarh mayoral polls, slat- The development came just ahead ceived regarding the ill health of Senior Congress leader Pawan Ku- Besides the four men, in- fore the designated TADA January 22, the same day
ed to be held on Thursday, were de- of the polling for the posts of mayor, Anil Masih, who has been nominat- mar Bansal also claimed that they cluding squadron leader Court at Jammu. as the consecration of the
ferred till further orders after the senior deputy mayor and deputy ed as presiding authority for the have been informed that elections Ravi Khanna, who were Besides Malik, others ac- Ram temple in Ayodhya.
presiding officer fell sick, claimed mayor. The meeting for polling meeting scheduled on January 18 will not take place on Thursday as killed, 40 people were in- cused in the killing of the The court directed the
several municipal councillors of the through secret ballot was to take for the post of Mayor u/60 (a) read the presiding officer has fallen sick. jured on January 25, 1990, IAF personnel are JKLF West Bengal government
Congress and the AAP, citing a mes- place at 11 am in the assembly hall with Regulation 6 (1) of the Chandi- "It has been informed that elec- in Rawalpora on the out- operatives Ali Mohammed to ensure that peace is
sage they received from the munici- of the municipal corporation. garh Municipal Corporation (Proce- tions will not take place today as the skirts of Srinagar. The IAF Mir, Manzoor Ahmed Sofi maintained during the
pal authorities. However, there was no official dure and Conduct of Business) Reg- presiding officer has fallen sick," employees were waiting alias Mustafa, Javed rally.
The Congress and the AAP leaders word on postponing the mayoral ulation, 1996. In view of the above, it claimed Bansal as he accused the for their pickup to old Sri- Ahmed Mir alias 'Nalka', The court, however, did
slammed the BJP, accusing it of not polls. is requested not to reach the MC of- BJP of not allowing the polls to take nagar airfield for duty Showkat Ahmed Bakshi, not pass any order on a re-
allowing to hold the mayoral polls in Several councillors received a fice till further orders are received." place as the saffron party was to face when they came under fire Javed Ahmed Zargar and quest by petitioner Suven-
the wake of its "imminent defeat" message on an official WhatsApp Anil Masih was nominated as the defeat in the elections. from terrorists. Nanaji. du Adhikari, leader of the
opposition in the West
BILKIS BANO CASE Bengal assembly and BJP

Convicts move SC seeking IIT-KANPUR’S PHD STUDENT HANGS HERSELF IN HOSTEL ROOM spot, they found the door of nary probe and completing
MLA, for deployment of
paramilitary forces in the
state on that day.
Adhikari's counsel told
3RD SUICIDE THIS MONTH

more time to surrender


Jaiswal's room was locked other formalities, the DCP the court that permission
KANPUR (UP): A 29-year- Dumka, Priyanka Jaiswal, from inside and broke it said. had been granted for 35
old PhD student at the In- who was pursuing a PhD open to find her body hang- In a statement, IIT-Kan- programmes in the city
dian Institute of Technolo- in Chemical engineering, ing from the ceiling fan. pur said, "With profound related to the consecra-
gy, Kanpur, allegedly end- got admission to the insti- A forensic team has been grief, IIT Kanpur mourns tion of Ram temple, from
AGENCIES / New Delhi ed her life by hanging her- tute on December 29 last called to the spot, Patel the untimely and unfortu- 11 am to 5 pm on January
self from the ceiling fan of year. said. Jaiswal's hostel nate demise of a PhD stu- 22.
Days after the Supreme her room here on Thurs- Talking to PTI over the mates had informed IIT- dent Priyanka Jaiswal, The court did not grant
Court quashed the remis- day, police said. phone, Additional DCP Kanpur authorities who who joined the Depart- Adhikari's prayer for not
sion the Gujarat govern- This was the third case of (West) Akash Patel said later called the police. ment of Chemical Engi- allowing the Sampriti ral-
ment had granted them, suicide at the IIT-Kanpur they received information Possible reasons behind neering of the Institute ly on the same day due to
five of those convicted of campus in a month. about the suicide around 1 Jaiswal's suicide will only last month (December concerns about potential
gang-raping Bilkis Bano A native of Jharkhand's pm. Upon reaching the be revealed after a prelimi- 2023).” unrest.
and massacring seven
members of her family
during the 2002 communal
riots moved the Supreme victs in the high-profile 2022, to go back to jail with-
PM gives credit of ‘poverty VP’S TÊTE-À-TÊTE WITH TRIBAL YOUTH
Court on Thursday seek- case while slamming the in two weeks.
ing more time to surren- State for being "complicit" The reasons for seeking
der.
The top court had on Jan-
uary 8 annulled the remis-
with an accused and abus-
ing its discretion. It or-
dered the convicts, who
extension of the deadline
to surrender include fail-
ing health, impending sur-
decline’ to transparent system
sion the Gujarat govern- were released prematurely gery, son's marriage and NEW DELHI Citing a Niti Aayog re-
ment granted to the 11 con- on Independence Day in harvesting ripe crops. port, which highlighted
Prime Minister Narendra the decline in poverty
Modi asserted on Thurs- numbers, Modi said India
SNIPPETS
BJP is running ED: day that a transparent sys-
tem put in by his govern-
ment, its honest efforts and
has presented a model to
other countries in helping
the poor and has drawn

Kejri slams summons emphasis on people's par-


ticipation have led to near-
ly 25 crore people being lift-
global attention.
It is a very encouraging
report, he said.
Says saffron party ed out of poverty in the Modi said the Yatra has
ow does the BJP last nine years. met success beyond his
wants to stop me
from campaigning
H know that ED will
arrest Kejriwal? I want
Nobody could have
thought that poverty in In-
imagination and his gov-
ernment is likely to extend
dia can decline but the its deadline beyond Janu-
for LS polls to ask them that when poor has shown that it can ary 26 due to an increasing
Comprehensive the ED does not know be if they are given re- demand from the masses
caste census in AGENCIES whether he is being sources, he said in an ad- that the vehicles meant to
NEW DELHI dress during a virtual in- publicise welfare schemes
AP from today called as a witness or an teraction with beneficiar- and enlist more beneficiar-
AMARAVATI: The Delhi Chief Minister accused, how does the ies of the 'Viksit Bharat ies should visit their
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar interacts with tribal youth participating in the Tribal Youth
Andhra Pradesh Arvind Kejriwal on Thurs- BJP know that he will be Sankalp Yatra'. places too. Exchange Programme (TYEP) in New Delhi
government will begin a day said the ED summons- arrested?
comprehensive caste

Haryana AAP leader Tanwar quits party 4 people, including


es issued to him were "ille-
census on January 19 to n ATISHI, DELHI
gal" and part of a political CABINET MINISTER
enumerate all castes in conspiracy to stop him
the state. The YSRCP from campaigning for the

father and son,


government has set the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. 'Kingpin' of scam’
caste census as a major
goal and is considering
He alleged that the entire
exercise of serving him
The BJP on Thursday
slammed Delhi Chief
SAYS HIS ETHICS WON’T ALLOW HIM TO CONTINUE

killed in Manipur
that the enumeration
can transform the living
summons was being car-
ried out to arrest him be-
Minister Arvind Kejriwal
for repeatedly skipping
WITH AAP AFTER ITS ALIGNMENT WITH CONGRESS
standards of people, fore the high-octane polls, the ED’s summonses and
according to expected in April-May. said he is fearing his RAJESH MOUDGIL Dalit community leader, Rahul Gandhi, had also
government sources. The chief minister said arrest as he knows that Chandigarh who had joined AAP in been president of Indian AGENCIES village volunteer Takhel-
he was issued a summons he is the "kingpin" of the April 2022, had also been Youth Congress and NSUI. Imphal lambam Manoranjan, 26,
Raj CM receives by the Enforcement Direc- alleged excise scam. BJP In a major setback to the state Congress chief for Tanwar wrote in his letter was killed and another vol-
torate last week for the national spokesperson Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) five years till 2019. The for- to AAP convener and Delhi At least four people, includ- unteer, Mangshatabam
death threat fourth time, and asked Gaurav Bhatia alleged in Haryana, its state elec- mer Sirsa MP, Tanwar, had chief minister Arvind Ke- ing a man and his son, were Wanglen sustained bullet
JAIPUR: Chief Minister him to appear before the Kejriwal did not appear tion committee chairman, left the party in 2019 fol- jriwal: “In view of the cur- killed in separate incidents wounds in a gunfight be-
Bhajanlal Sharma has agency on January 18 or before the ED as he was Ashok Tanwar quit the lowing bitter differences rent political scenario and in Manipur during the past tween two warring com-
received a death threat January 19. "sweating" in winter and party here on Thursday, with the former state chief your alignment with the In- 24 hours, police said on munities at Kangchup in
from a prisoner lodged "The BJP is running the "shaking in fear" saying his ethics would minister Bhupinder Singh dian National Congress, Thursday. Imphal West
inside a jail here, ED. They only intend to ar- anticipating his arrest not allow him to continue Hooda. He was also briefly my ethics won’t allow me to According to Widespread district border-
officials said on rest me so that I cannot with the AAP after its with the Trinamool Con- continue as chairman, elec- police, Oinam ing Kangpokpi
Thursday. Minister of campaign for the upcom-
since he knows that he is
the kingpin of the excise alignment with the Con- gress (TMC). Tanwar who tion campaign committee, Bamoljao, 61,
protests district on
State for Home Jawahar
Singh Bedham said
ing Lok Sabha elections," police scam. gress. was considered to be close Aam Aadmi Party, and his son rock Imphal Wednesday
he said. Tanwar, 47, a prominent to the Congress leader Haryana”. Oinam Manito- night.
immediate action was mba, 35, were The fresh inci-
taken and two staffers

Govt trying to fool Marathas,


killed by suspected mili- dents of violence took
of the Central Jail, Jaipur
were suspended and a
case registered against
Ker SFI leader attacked tants in Bishnupur district
on Thursday. Village vol-
place after unidentified
armed assailants fired at
unteer Thiyam Somen, 54, security forces in Ma-
inside college campus
but we won't fall, says Jarange
them. According to was also gunned down by nipur's Thoubal district
officials, the action was armed cadres of the rival late on Wednesday night,
taken against the duo KOCHI: A leader of the Nasar was attacked inside community in the same leading to three BSF per-
for failing to check the Students' Federation of In- the campus late on district on Thursday. sonnel sustaining bullet
smuggling of mobile CHHATRAPATI SAMB- protest march to Mumbai trying to trap and fool the dia (SFI) has been injured Wednesday night by the ac- Police said that another injuries.
phones inside the jail. HAJINAGAR: Maratha on January 20 as decided Maratha community. But after an alleged attack by tivists of the Kerala Stu-
quota agitation spearhead earlier since no way out the Marathas will not fall his political rivals inside a dents' Union (KSU) and
‘Sidda gripped Manoj Jarange on Thurs-
day accused the Maharash-
has been found by the gov-
ernment so far on the
into any trap and we will
go to Mumbai on January
college campus here, po-
lice said on Thursday.
Fraternity, another youth
outfit. This was allegedly
Govt bungalow row:
by Modi phobia’
BENGALURU:
Karnataka's former Chief
tra government of trying
to fool the Marathas, but
asserted that his commu-
reservation issue.
He reiterated that the
government should issue
20 as decided earlier since
no way out has been found
as of now," he told re-
The victim, Abdul Nasar
P A, is the unit secretary of
the SFI--student wing of
in response to the SFI
leader's protest against
them regarding another
Mahua moves Delhi HC
Minister Basavaraj nity would not fall into any Kunbi caste certificates to porters. the ruling CPI (M)-- in the incident inside the college. AGENCIES / New Delhi
Bommai slammed CM trap. 54 lakh Marathas immedi- "We will go to Mumbai Maharaja's College here. A case has been regis-
Siddaramaiah over the Jarange also said that he ately. with the Maratha commu- He is currently under tered against 14 KSU and Expelled Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra approached the
financial condition of and the members of the "The government comes nity members to press for treatment at a hospital for Fraternity activists and Delhi High Court on Thursday challenging a notice by
the state and alleged Maratha community to us just 2-3 days before our quota demand," he his injuries, they said. five other students in this the Directorate of Estates to vacate the government bun-
that the latter was would embark on their every agitation. They are said. According to police, regard, they said. galow that was allotted to her but was cancelled follow-
"gripped by PM ing her expulsion.
Narendra Modi phobia". Moitra's plea against the eviction notice is scheduled to
"Modi has been giving
good governance and
implemented several
‘JHAADU KO Saamana editorial takes dig at PM’s temple clean-up call be heard by Justice Girish Kathpalia shortly.
The notice asking the Trinamool Congress leader to va-
cate the bungalow immediately was issued to her on
welfare schemes. Modi
is all set to become the
BADNAAM KIYA...’ dhya, Saamana, the official
mouthpiece of Shiv Sena
claimed the clean-up call of
PM Modi and the response
the Saamana editorial
claimed that he picked up
frastructure, as most
trains, platforms and toi-
Tuesday.
Moitra, who was expelled from the Lok Sabha on De-
PM for the third (UBT) on Thursday to the same by Union min- the mop to clean an already lets are 'dirty'. cember 8 last year, was earlier asked to vacate the house
consecutive time. Unable MUMBAI claimed in its latest editori- isters and top BJP leaders 'shining' floor. "Defence Minister Raj- by January 7 after the allotment was cancelled.
to digest this, al that even Lord Ram was a mere extension of Also taking a swipe at nath Singh visited Hanu- She was held guilty of "unethical conduct" and expelled
Siddaramaiah had been Taking a dig at Prime Min- would be smiling if he was the party's majoritarian Railways Minister Ashwini man Setu Temple in Luc- from the House for allegedly accepting gifts and other
making baseless ister Narendra Modi over watching the 'drama' un- outreach ahead of the Lok Vaishnaw, the editorial know for a clean-up job. He favours from businessman Darshan Hiranandani in re-
allegations against him,” his call to cleanse temples fold. Sabha elections this year. stated that the focus of the visited the sanctum sancto- turn for asking questions targeting his business rival
he said. ahead of the opening of the Titled 'Jhaadu Ko Bad- Mocking at PM Modi's cleaning campaign needs to rum of the temple and Gautam Adani.
grand Ram Temple in Ayo- naam Kiya', the editorial clean-up act at the temple, be on railway assets and in- cleaned the floor.”
RAMOTSAV
BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

Over ten thousand Firozabad IMD launches


PM launches postage stamps he postal stamps are
glass bracelets for Ram Temple
webpage for Ayodhya’s
weather updates
AGENCIES / New Delhi gion and region and con-
nects with everyone. T mediums to take ideas,
history and the historical
AGENCIES Uttar Pradesh manufacturers took the
NEW DELHI: With four
days remaining for the con-
Prime Minister Narendra Quoting Valmiki, the au- Ayodhya initiative to gift these secration ceremony at the
Modi on Thursday released thor of Ramayana, the moment (around the opening of Tourism and Cultural glass bracelets. It is an Ram temple, the India Mete-
commemorative postage prime minister said the the Ram Temple in Ayodhya) to Ahead of the Pran aahuti(contribution) orological Department
stamps on the Ram temple epic and the Ram's person- the future generations. Sending Pratishtha ceremony of
Minister Jaiveer from Firozabad in the (IMD) on Thursday
in Ayodhya and a book of ality will live on among peo- postage stamps is like sending a Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on Singh handed over grand consecration cer- launched a dedicated web-
stamps issued on Lord Ram ple as long as there are piece of history. These postal January 22, Uttar Pradesh emony in Ayodhya." Ut- page to provide weather-re-
around the world, and said mountains and rivers on stamps are not just pieces of Tourism and Cultural 10,000 Firozabad tar Pradesh Tourism & lated information for Ayod-
these are not merely pieces earth. Minister Jaiveer Singh Cultural Minister hya and important nearby
of paper but act as medium Ramayana gives the mes-
paper or mere artwork. They are handed over 10,000 Firoz-
glass bracelets Jaiveer Singh highlight- areas. The webpage con-
miniature epics and artworks in
to pass on historical events sage of the victory of love
their own right
abad glass bracelets(kade) (kade) with 'Jai ed the specialities of the tains information on all
to future generations. and teaches people sacri- with 'Jai Shree Ram' en- glass bracelets gifted weather parameters, in-
These tickets are the fice, unity and bravery in n NARENDRA MODI, PM graved on them to Shri Shree Ram' from Firozabad. cluding temperature, pre-
smallest form of history the most difficult of times Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth "All the 10,000 glass cipitation, humidity, and
books, artefacts and histor- while connecting humanity, Kshetra Champat Rai on
engraved on them bracelets are gold pol- wind patterns in major lan-
ical sites and serve as a he said, adding that is why Thursday. ished and unjointed. It guages spoken worldwide,
miniature form of epics the epic has been a centre of Uttar Pradesh Tourism & ufacturing industry." Uttar took many months to make such as Hindi, English,
and great ideas, he said in a global attraction and is Cultural Minister Jaiveer Pradesh Tourism & Cultur- these for Lord Ram." Uttar Urdu, Chinese, French, and
video message. looked at with respect Singh said, "Firozabad is al Minister Jaiveer Singh Pradesh Tourism & Cultur- Spanish.
Officials said the compo- everywhere. famous for its glass manu- lauded Firozabad's glass al Minister Jaiveer Singh Weather information for
nents of the design include The six stamps released facturing industry all manufacturers over the hailed Hindu-Muslim uni- Ayodhya, Prayagraj,
the Ram temple, the 'chau- by him are on the Ram tem- across the world. The dis- initiative of gifting 10k ty and highlighted the con- Varanasi, Lucknow, and
pai' 'Mangal Bhavan Aman- ple, Lord Ganesh, Lord trict is also registered un- glass bracelets. tribution of Muslim work- New Delhi, among other im-
gal Hari', sun, Saryu river Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj der ODOP(one district, one "Nanak Chand, Anand ers in manufacturing 10k portant places, is available
and sculptures in and and Ma Shabri, officials product) for the glass man- Agarwal and other glass glass bracelets. on the webpage.
around the temple. said. The release of the
Modi said the appeal of stamps comes days before
Ram, Sita and Ramayana the consecration ceremony
goes beyond the boundaries
of time, society, caste, reli-
at the Ayodhya temple on
January 22.
AYODHYA STREETS BUSTLE WITH GRANDEUR
2
It’s Oppn’s loss to Wedding bands overbooked 1
skip consecration for January 22 celebrations
ceremony, says AGENCIES bands have been booked a substantial increase in
New Delhi to perform devotional the demand for dhol, and
Hema Malini Traditional wedding
songs and bhajans dur-
ing these programmes to
band, baaja due to 'Ram
Barats' being taken out.
AGENCIES bands in Delhi are gear- enhance the devotional We will start our day at 4
Ayodhya (UP) ing up for a busy day on and festive fervour. am. Both small and large
January 22 with hun- The celebrations have bands are preparing," said
BJP MP Hema Malini on dreds of celebratory coincided with the begin- Satya Anil Thadani, who
Thursday said the Janu- events planned at tem- ning of the wedding sea- owns Jea Band.
ary 22 consecration cere- ples across the city to cel- son in Delhi, which means He said they have divid-
mony here will be a mem- ebrate the Ram temple the bands receiving multi- ed band members into
orable moment while
claiming that it will be
consecration ceremony
in Ayodhya.
ple booking requests,
much more than they han-
smaller teams to handle
the requests for January
3
the opposition parties' According to industry dle in a regular season. 21 and 22.
1.) / 3.) Devotees
loss if they don't attend experts, more than 1,500 Yet they are trying their "This year has seen a during the Shri
the event. such events will take best to accommodate them 50-60 per cent rise in the Hanuman 1008
In an apparent reference place in markets and all. demand for wedding Kundiya Mahayagya
to the deity being shifted temples, and the wedding "This year has witnessed bands," he said.
from a makeshift tent to 2.) Devotees arrive in
the newly built temple in Ayodhya on cycles
Ayodhya, Malini said
Lord Ram will be moving
to a bigger house from a
SCULPTOR OF RAM ITC's Mangaldeep 4.) A devotee blows a
conch shell
small one. "The opposi-
tion parties say they are LALLA’S IDOL ‘LIVED to spread its 5.) Sadhus holding a
mace chant slogans
not coming (for the conse-
cration ceremony), it is
their loss. They say Ram LIKE A SAGE’ fragrance in
is ours... that is also very
good," the actor-turned- Ayodhya
T
he wife of sculptor since become a symbol of
politician told PTI. Arun Yogiraj, Vi- their family's rich tradi- NEW DELHI/AYOD-
Malini said a lot of de- jetha, expressed her tion, she said. HYA: On the occasion of
velopment was going on joy and pride as her hus- Vijetha shared, "We never momentous inauguration
in Ayodhya.
"A lot of new hotels are
band played a pivotal role
in crafting the Ram Lala
thought about this, but yes,
Arun has so much talent.
of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
on January 22, Man-
5
coming up. When we used
to plan visits here, we
idol in Ayod-
hya. She highlighted Arun's ing
We were hop-
that
galdeep, ITC's Agarbatti
brand, is spearheading a 4
used to wonder where we Vijetha something series of initiatives to ac-
could stay. Now Ayodhya said that unconventional like this tively be a part of the
is going to a world-class during the journey, noting that should hap- event, and enrich the cele-
destination," she added. process of
She said the January 22 crafting the
he initially pursued an pen to him,
and his art
brations of devotees dur-
ing the inauguration and
ceremony will be a trib- Ram Lala MBA in HR and should be beyond. Mangaldeep has
ute to all those who lost idol, Arun worked as a Manager recognized joined hands with the Shri
their lives in the struggle Yogiraj, em- and appreci- Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth
for the Ram temple. braced a in HR before delving ated world- Kshetra to implement vari-
"Their souls will be hap- 'lifestyle into his sculpting wide." Vi- ous initiatives in honour of
py now that the temple is akin to that jetha ex- the proud occasion - Nutan
being built," the MP of a sage', heritage pressed the Vigrah Pran Prathisthra of
added. observing a family's hap- Shri Ram Lallaji.
The Mahura MP said six-month-long fast with a piness and pride, stating, As part of the association
she was happy that she
would be witnessing the
ceremony and added that
in the next one or two
diet limited to 'satvik bho-
jan', fruits, and sprouts.
Arun Yogiraj, the fifth
generation in a family of
"Arun has made us proud.
Our family name and tradi-
tion have reached the sky."
Vijetha Arun revealed that
Mangaldeep has donated
its flagship dhoop, the
"Mangaldeep 3 in 1 Dhoop",
for a duration of six
Lord Ram rules hearts & streets in Ayodhya
years the charm of the sculptors, started carving the family plans to visit Ay- months from the Temple's AGENCIES / Ayodhya mersed in a religious Many hotels and 'd- feel the spirit of the tem-
place will increase. at the age of 11 and has odhya after the event. opening date. spirit While travelling on habas' along the highway ple town in the air.
Streetlights on flyovers the high- carry a Streetlights lining the
decorated with artworks way from banner flyovers have been decked
FROM MAGNETS TO SCARVES & SAREES TO TIFFINS... depicting Lord Ram, his
bow and arrow and orna-
Lucknow to
Ayodhya,
greeting
devotees on
up with lights, and fes-
tooned with colourful 'AY-
mental lamp posts carry- one can see the way to ODHYA' signage, and by

Ram temple memorabilia floods UP market ing designs themed on the


traditional 'Ramanandi
tilak', Ayodhya is all
huge
posters
bearing an
Ayodhya,
and an im-
age of Lord
turns carrying designs
depicting Lord Ram, a
new temple with bow and
AGENCIES / Lucknow "Last year, children were He said that there was also a demand decked up ahead of the image of Ram, be- arrow, or Lord Ram hold-
for temple replicas that could be fitted consecration ceremony at the Ram sides saf- ing his bow and arrow or
Fridge magnets, stickers, badges, seeking bags with 'Pathan' on the dashboard of vehicles. "We have the temple. temple, the fron flags the 'Ramanandi tilak'.
scarves, flags, dupattas, saris, school and 'Jawaan' images but now placed orders and hope to get it by the The 'Pran Pratishtha' at date of the bearing im- A 'Ramanandi tilak' is
bags, tiffin boxes -- you name it and weekend," he said. the Ram temple here will consecra- ages of the made of two vertical
they have it. With the Ram fervour it is a temple all the way Nitin Srivastava, a shop owner in take place on January 22 tion cere- deity and white lines and a red
sweeping across the country, the mar- which is a very positive sign," Aminabad said that the demand for which will be attended by mony and the new stroke in the centre, and
kets are now flooded with temple relat- school bags and tiffin boxes with the Prime Minister Narendra slogans like temple is used largely by devo-
ed memorabilia. said a shop owner temple image are also in great de- Modi and a host of other 'Shubh here. tees of Lord Ram. Many
"There is a huge demand for temple mand. dignitaries. Ghadi While en- of the local residents and
memorabilia. Every second vehicle in are even replacing their party flags "Last year, children were seeking bags With the mega ceremo- Aayi, Vira- tering Ayo- devotees visiting Ayod-
the state capital has a sticker of the with temple flags," said Vishwas Ku- with 'Pathan' and 'Jawaan' images but ny four days away, even je Raghu- dhya city hya from other places can
temple or Lord Hanuman and the de- mar, a dealer in automobile acces- now it is a temple all the way which is a the roads leading to the raii', dot- from Faiz- be seen sporting this
mand is rising by the day. Some people sories. very positive sign," he explained. holy city are getting im- ting the roads. abad city side, one can tilak.

51 homestays,14 hotels 45 police teams to provide NO ONLINE SALE OF RAM


'proximate security' to VVIP invitees TEMPLE PRASAD AUTHORISED
open for devotees
A
s many as 45 teams of hand-picked police personnel
will be providing "proximate security" or protec- A member of the trust
T
he Shri Ram Jan- The staff deputed in the
AGENCIES viding cheap and good facilities to tion from close quarters to the VVIP invitees visit- mabhoomi Teerth said, “No vendor or camp office of the trust
Ayodhya tourists. ing Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Kshetra Trust on near the Ram temple
Santosh said in view of the large number Temple on January 22, officials said. Thursday denied setting agency has been handed over 10 packets of
Nearly 51 homestays and 14 hotels have of people visiting Ayodhya, the excellent These teams, equipped with good behavioural and com- up any online platform to appointed by the the ‘elaichi dana’ to
been inaugurated for devotees in Ayodhya, accommodation arrangements have been munication skills, will be led by deputy superintendent of help devotees get the Paranjape with instruc-
ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of made which will be comfortable for every- police-rank officers to ensure the invitees' hassle-free ‘prasad’ offered to the de-
trust to distribute the tions to mix it with other
Ram Lalla on January 22. one. movement. ity in Ayodhya. prasad online” prasad for further distri-
Three state ministers -- deputy chief Jaiveer Singh said that the efforts of "No categorised security or private security other than The statement comes bution.
minister Brajesh Pathak, senior BJP Sudha Maurya, an OBC, are commend- the Special Protection Group (SPG) of Prime Minister amid reports of some on- in touch with the Ram Unlike other temples
leader B L Santosh, Agriculture minister able. Oyo Group will make more than 100 Narendra Modi will be allowed in Ayodhya during Pran line platforms claiming temple trust office on and religious shrines
Surya Pratap Shahi and Tourism and Cul- rooms accessible to disabled and senior Pratishtha on January 22," said a senior police official. to provide the prasad to Wednesday, said that where prasad is offered
ture minister Jaiveer Singh, have jointly citizens. The rate of the rooms will be be- These cops would be wearing formal clothes and remain devotees after the ‘Prana some online platforms by the devotees, in Ayod-
inaugurated these. tween Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, which will be deployed near the VVIPs. Among the VVIP invitees are Pratishtha (consecra- were offering the prasad. hya carrying prasad be-
The Uttar Pradesh ministers and BJP within the reach of devotees. top industrialists, entrepreneurs, politicians, sportsper- tion)’ ceremony on Janu- “But I was not sure and yond the security check-
leaders visited Shankar Homestay run by The government is working in partner- sons, movie stars, spiritual leaders and media tycoons. Of- ary 22. hence I visited the trust points has not been per-
Sudha Maurya and lauded the effort of ship with private players to promote reli- ficials said each of these teams would comprise five sub- Anil Paranjape, a resi- office to procure the mitted due to security
Maurya and other entrepreneurs for pro- gious tourism in India. inspectors and a deputy superintendent of police. dent of Mumbai, who got prasad in bulk,” he said. reasons.
Brawl over momos lands two college students behind bars
NATION BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024
Noida: A fight over who would have momos first has landed two college students in Greater Noida behind bars,
police officials said on Thursday.The episode unfolded Wednesday night at a fast food cart in the Alpha 2
commercial market of the city. The two students had arrived at the cart for snacks, had order a plate of momos.
Soon a plate arrived but an argument broke out between them as both claimed it was their order," the police said.

‘Gandhi family most corrupt in India’


CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 MOST CORRUPT CM
14 students, 2 teachers... IN ASSAM: RAHUL
The injured would be given Rs 50,000," the PM further
said. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel arrived at the site GUWAHATI: Congress
in the evening and was monitoring the rescue operation GUWAHATI
NOT NYAY YATRA, MIYA YATRA: ASSAM CM HIMANTA leader Rahul Gandhi on
being carried out by personnel from the National Dis-
aster Response Force (NDRF) and other agencies, in- Assam Chief Minister Hi- BISWA ATTACKS CONGRESS CAMPAIGN 'RAHUL'S BRAIN IS CONTAMINATED' Thursday stepped up his
attack on Himanta Biswa
cluding the local fire brigade. manta Biswa Sarma on Sarma-led government soon
Vadodara Chief Fire Officer Parth Brahmbhatt had Thursday alleged that the NEW DELHI leaders should have estab- after the Bharat Jodo Nyay
earlier said some were brought to safety by local resi- Gandhi family is the most lished the temple. Con- Yatra entered Assam,
dents before agencies arrived at the site. corrupt one in the country. Ahead of the Pran gress has never done any- describing Sarma as the “most
His statement came fol- Pratishtha ceremony of thing for Hindus.
CM visits Patna... lowing Congress leader Ram Lalla Ayodhya, Kin- “They never treated
corrupt” chief minister, an
accusation that drew a swift
During his first trip to the state, the Chief Minister of Rahul Gandhi's accusa- ner Mahamandaleshwar Hindus and Muslims at and sharp counter from Sarma
MP focused on the Yadavas. Afterwards, he visited the tions that the BJP-led gov- Hemangi Sakhi lashed par. Today, when PM Modi who called the Gandhi family,
party office and spoke to the office-bearers about a strat- ernment in Assam is the out at combined opposi- took the initiative on Ram the country’s most corrupt.
egy for the upcoming Lok Sabha election besides he most corrupt in the coun- tion for boycotting the Mandir. Congress leaders “The government in Assam is
went to ISKCON temple. try. Ram Mandir consecra- call this event a function, one of the most corrupt. You
He took part in a function organised by the ISKCON “The Gandhi family is tion ceremony on Janu- it is more than that. They are all aware of it. We will
Society that welcomed him. the most corrupt family in ary 22. have been invited but highlight it during our yatra…
The Chief Minister told those who were present at the the country. This is not “There is Punha Pran they are boycotting.” probably Assam’s chief
function that his parents were from Bihar. 'Nyay Yatra, it's ‘Miya Ya- Pratishtha in Ayodhya on On being asked why it minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Yadav said pilgrimage centres would be set up in the tra’. Wherever there are January 22 but the Oppo- called the ceremony Pun- is the most corrupt. Not just
places in Madhya Pradesh where Lord Krishna put his Muslims, they visit those sition is making such re- ha Pran Pratishtha, He- him (Himanta), Sarma’s wife
footsteps. places,” the chief minister marks on Ram Mandir. mangi Sakhi said. “Ram and other family members are
He said the stories related to Ram and Krishna would told a press conference. Why did Congress not temple was already there mired in corruption. He thinks
be included in the study of Sanatan culture which is ‘Miya’ is originally a pe- tivists from the communi- The Bharat Jodi Nyay Ya- take the initiative to es- which got destroyed along that he can buy the people of
part of the New Education Policy. Krishna, who was jorative term used for Ben- ty have started adopting tra led by Gandhi entered tablish the Ram Temple? with many other temples Assam, but he is wrong”
married in Ujjain, the city of Mahakaal, had his educa- gali-speaking Muslims in this term as a gesture of Assam from Nagaland ear- In 1949, Nehru and other during the Mughal era.” Gandhi added.
tion there. Assam. In recent years, ac- defiance. lier in the day.
Bihar is the place of Mahaveer Swami and emperor
Ashoka who had relations with Ujjain, Yadav said.
CONG DEMANDS PROBE
Hundreds of rural We can float a grouping of
The relationship between MP and Bihar is very old,
Yadav said, adding that the government is making
many policies for cow-keeping.
18-yr-old collapses... INTO IT FIRM OWNED BY
Rajkumar Yadav, in-charge of Bhawarkuan police sta-
tion, said after watching the video that an investigation
women greet Rahul KERALA CM'S DAUGHTER Ramayana-Mahabharata
has been launched. The exact cause of death would be THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
known after the post-mortem report is received but the
preliminary investigation suggested that the student
Jorhat: Hundreds of ru-
ral women who gathered
them from doing so.
The women then sought Fresh findings: Cong de-
NEW DELHI
On the outskirts of Azerbaijan, there is
suffered a heart attack. to collect forms for a newly to click pictures with him, mands court-monitored Indian Council for Cultur-
During investigation, it was also found that the stu-
dent was in stress due to continuous hair fall. His fami-
announced government
scheme in Jorhat district
which he readily agreed
to. Gandhi spent some
probe into IT firm owned by
Kerala CM's daughter
al Relations (ICCR)'s for-
mer President Dr Vinay
a Fire Temple, which is a Hindu temple
ly members informed that he was taking some medi- of Assam left their queues time with them and asked Thiruvananthapuram, Jan Sahasrabuddhe has said Azerbaijan. Right on the countries from which Ra-
cines and a blood purifier to treat his hair fall condition. to greet Congress leader about their wellbeing, be- 18 (PTI) Accusations that a group of 'Ramayana- outskirts of the capital mayana is part of their tra-
Rahul Gandhi, who was fore proceeding further. against the company owned Mahabharata' countries city, there is a 'Fire Tem- dition: Myanmar, Thai-
ASI runover by... leading the 'Bharat Jodo Congress general secre- by Chief Minister Pinarayi can also be constituted ple', which is a Hindu tem- land, Vietnam, Malaysia,
"A team chased the driver while another rushed the Nyay Yatra' through the tary Jairam Ramesh, who Vijayan's daughter T Veena where these holy epics are ple. As the saying goes, Indonesia, Sri Lanka," he
ASI to hospital from where he was referred to Chhind- area on Thursday. is accompanying Gandhi continue to rock Kerala pol- deeply engraved in the cul- that spot is related to the said.
wara district hospital. However, he was declared Gandhi reached Mariani in the yatra, shared a itics, with the opposition ture. In an interview, story of Daksha and Sati Recalling his surprise at
brought dead on reaching the hospital," he added. town from neighbouring video clip of the incident Congress-led UDF on Vinay Sahasrabuddhe re- and is now considered a a group of artists from
The SP further said that initially a case of attempt to Sivasagar district around on social media platform Thursday demanding a cen- called an anecdote he en- Shakti Peetha," Sa- Brunei who also partici-
murder was registered against the driver. However, af- noon and saw hundreds of X. tral agency investigation countered in Azerbaijan, hasrabuddhe said. pated in the Ramayana
ter Sharma's death Section 302 of the IPC was also in- rural women standing in a "Women assembled for a into fresh allegations about where he witnessed a Hin- Vinay Sahasrabuddhe Festival, Dr Sahasrabud-
cluded. The accused driver Lokjeet Singh had been ar- queue at a government- function organised by the its illicit transactions. du fire Temple. also mentioned that since dhe said, "Brunei also
rested. An initial amount of Rs 1 lakh was provided to controlled centre in Assam CM in Mariani Leader of Opposition in the "Many times it comes to 2015, the Indian Council came. We did not expect
the family and shortly dues would be released. If the Nakachari area to collect spontaneously and enthu- State Assembly V D mind that we have several for Cultural Relations has anyone to come from
family wants the process of 'Compassionate appoint- forms for the scheme. siastically met Rahul- Satheesan demanded a CBI groupings like the G20, continuously engaged Brunei since they are a 100
ment' would be initiated, he added. Seeing Gandhi's convoy Gandhi on Day 5 of the or Enforcement Directorate BIMSTEC, SAARC, and with Asian and Southeast percent Islamic country.
The other benefits given by the state government, passing through, all the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. (ED) investigation into the perhaps others. We can Asian countries by con- Our officials were a little
would also be handed over to the family shortly, said the women left their lines and NYAY for Assam has be- allegations surrounding also float another grouping ducting the Ramayana Fes- bit surprised that a delega-
SP. The CM said that the state government has given ran to the road to meet the gun!" he added. the now-defunct IT compa- of Ramayana- Mahabharat tival. tion from Brunei came."
'martyr status' police officer And the amount of Rs 1 Congress MP. Addressing a press con- ny of Vijayan's daughter, T countries. "Since 2015, ICCR has Dr. Vinay Prabhakar Sa-
crore would be given to the family. A member of the fam- As soon as the convoy ference later in Puthinadi, Veena. There are so many coun- been engaging itself in the hasrabuddhe served as a
ily would be provided government job. stopped and Gandhi came Ramesh alleged that the This comes in the wake of tries that are linked to Ra- conduct of the Ramayana Rajya Sabha member from
He also added that the police would initiate strict ac- out of the bus, many ruling BJP government is reported findings by the mayana and Mahabharat. I festival which is an inter- 2016 to 2022 and held the po-
tion against the arrested driver. women touched his feet trying to make the Yatra a Registrar of Companies was in Baku a few years national festival and we in- sition of Vice President in
but he tried to prevent flop show in Assam. (ROC) against the company. ago, the capital city of vite troops from all those the BJP from 2014 to 2020.

Rajasthan govt revokes pension of NEW ROLES FOR Delhi court denies
bail to Neelam
political prisoners of emergency COACHING CENTRES
MANISH GODHA stopped it as this doesn't
New Delhi: Coaching centres cannot enrol
students below 16 years of age, make
PARLIAMENT SECURITY
Jaipur suit the political ideology
of the Congress Now the
misleading promises and guarantee rank or
good marks, according to new guidelines
BREACH CASE
The pension of political BJP is back in power and announced by the Ministry of Education. The
prisoners during the decided to revoke the pen- guidelines for regulating coaching institutes NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Thursday
Emergency has been re- sion in the first cabinet have been framed to address the need for a dismissed the bail application of Neelam
voked in Rajasthan. The meeting of the govern- legal framework and manage the unregulated Azad, an accused in the Parliament secu-
decision was taken in the ment. The beneficiaries growth of private coaching centres. rity breach case.
first cabinet meeting of would get Rs 20000 as pen- It comes following complaints received by the Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep
the Rajasthan govern- sion and Rs 4000 as med- government about rising cases of student Kaur denied bail to Azad, saying it would
ment held in Jaipur on ical assistance. suicides, fire incidents, lack of facilities in not be right to grant her the relief at this
Thursday. Along with The interesting thing coaching incidents as well as methodologies of stage.
this, the government has about this pension in Ra- teaching adopted by them. The court had on Saturday sent all the ac-
also decided to review the jasthan is that it was first "No coaching centre shall engage tutors having cused in the case, including Azad, Manoran-
decisions taken in the started during the first qualifications less than graduation. The jan D, Sagar Sharma, Lalit Jha, Amol Shinde
last six months of the tenure of Vasundhara Raje institutions cannot make misleading promises and Mahesh Kumawat, to judicial custody af-
previous government and in 2004 and has been re- or guarantee rank or good marks to parents ter they were produced before it on expiry of
the work done at differ- voked for the second time for enrolling students in the coaching centres. their police remand. In a major security
ent rates from the gov- as Congress used to stop it The institutes cannot enrol students below 16 breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parlia-
ernment. whenever it came to power. years of age. Student enrolment should be ment terror attack, two persons -- Sagar Shar-
During the BJP govern- The cabinet held under the only after secondary school examination," the ma and Manoranjan D -- jumped into the Lok
ment, political prisoners chairmanship of CM Bha- guidelines said. Sabha chamber from the public gallery
of Emergency were being jan Lal Sharma has also "The coaching institutes cannot publish or during Zero Hour, released yellow gas
given pensions in the decided to review the deci- cause to be published or take part in the from canisters and shouted slogans before
name of Loktantra Rak- sions taken in the last 6 publication of any misleading advertisement being overpowered by some MPs.
shak Samman Nidhi. The months of the Gehlot govt. relating to any claim, directly or indirectly, of Around the same time, two other ac-
BSFpersonnel during a parade rehearsal ahead of the 75th Republic Day in New Delhi on Thursday Congress government had ernment. cused -- Amol Shinde and Azad -- also
quality of coaching or the facilities offered
therein or the result procured by such sprayed coloured gas from canisters while
coaching centre or the student who shouting "tanashahi nahi chalegi" outside

RAS main exam postponed in Raj attended such class," it added. Parliament premises.
LEOPARD ENTERS JAIPUR HERITAGE
HOTEL, INMATES FLEE IN PANIC Raj Cabinet postpones BJP announces review of Gehlot govt's
JAIPUR: A leopard entered a Man Singh immediately RAS main exam, declares
heritage hotel here on informed the Forest BJP poll manifesto policy decisions in its last 6 months
Thursday morning, creating Department. document Jaipur, Jan 18
panic among the inmates who During this entire incident, the (PTI) The Rajasthan Cabi- cisions taken by the previ- trative Service (RAS) sched-
rushed out in a frenzy. tourists ran out of the hotel. net on Thursday postponed ous Congress government uled later this month, Cabi-
The incident was reported The prowling leopard also the state administrative in the last six months of its net Minister Rajyavardhan
from the Kanota Castle at 9.40 entered the hotel staff room service main exam and de- tenure, an official statement Singh Rathore said.
a.m. At that time, dogs present and created havoc there even clared the BJP's election said. "In today's meeting, it was
in the hotel suddenly started as some people closed the manifesto as a policy docu- The government has de- decided by the CM and all
barking and did not stop door of the room from ment. clared the BJP's election the members of the Council
despite the best efforts of the outside. A Forest Department In its first meeting, Chief manifesto, the 'Sankalp Pa- of Ministers that a commit-
hotel staff to calm them down. team reached the spot and Minister Bhajanlal Shar- tra', as a policy document tee will review the decisions
A tourist there saw the after one and a half hour of ma's Cabinet also decided to and extended the date of the taken by the previous state
leopard and informed the hard work, succeeded in constitute a committee of proposed main examination government in the last six
hotel staff and hotel owner tranquilising the big cat. ministers to review the de- of the Rajasthan Adminis- months," Rathore said.

Pity, since switching sides you have: Tharoor fires at Scindia


NEW DELHI Tharoor, who engaged in "Perhaps, then he would
a war of words on X on SCINDIA HITS BACK AT THAROOR find time to fix the myriad
Firing a fresh salvo at Civil Wednesday over the flight incompetencies, absolute
Aviation Minister Jyoti- delays and the ensuing Hyderabad: Amid a war of there are many friends of lack of preparation, and
raditya Scindia over chaos at the airport, words over the chaotic mine and colleagues of mine the glaring loopholes in his
the chaos at the Delhi issued a series of six scenes at the Delhi airport that have all the time to go Ministry's functioning,"
airport due to fog-re- posts in a point-by- over bulk flight delays and through research articles Tharoor said.
lated flight delays, point rebuttal of cancellations due to the and try and put up Scindia had claimed on
Congress leader Scindia's arguments prevailing fog conditions, misleading posts and I have Wednesday that Tharoor is
Shashi Tharoor on and said the minister Union Civil Aviation answered those very fairly "lost in his esoteric world of
Thursday said it's a pity would be better served Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and squarely in my response thesaurus", and for him
that since switching sides, by shifting his focus from hits back at Congress leader to that post yesterday. I "data mining of selective
Scindia has adopted the "my arm-chair and my dili- Shashi Tharoor. “I think we don't think I need to clarify press articles from the in-
Modi government's "uncar- gent researchers to the need to move on from this, beyond that,” Scindia said. ternet qualifies as "re-
ing attitude" to the public. agony of the passengers". search".

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Women powered BJP to victory in assembly polls: Ajit Pawar
MUMBAI BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit
Pawar on Thursday said women's support helped the
BJP win three out of the five states in the recent
assembly elections. Addressing a gathering of female
workers of his faction of the NCP, Pawar said a large
number of women lawmakers will be seen in the
state assembly as well as Parliament in the coming
years. “We have prepared the agenda for
Maharashtra's development and are working
accordingly,” he said.

Racecourse status quo till Jan 24 Terror pocketbook


FUND ALLOCATION
POWERS

HC bins plea
by city Cong A plea filed by businessman challenges ‘arbitrary, capricious and patently illegal’ decision
hints at lone wolf
chief, others
URVI MAHAJANI / MUMBAI
URVI MAHAJANI / MUMBAI
We trust that
can’t be used. If a race is go-
ing on, how will one cross
attack on Jan 22
A businessman has ap- none of the (the racing track to reach the
Calling it a 'politically moti- proached the Bombay High entities involved
are going to do
middle open space)?” asked THE FPJ
vated' petition, the Bombay Court challenging the deci-
anything to
Justice Patel. EXCLUSIVE
High Court on Thursday dis- sion of the Maharashtra gov- A lease agreement was
missed a petition city Con- ernment and the BMC to de- precipitate the signed on June 5, 1967, which ASHISH SINGH / MUMBAI
gress president Varsha Gaik- velop a 120-acre theme park at issue till then, expired on March 31, 1994.
wad and two former corpo- the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. since petitions are The lease was extended for On the eve of the Pran
rators challenging the deci- The court said it was not filed. Don't tell us 19 years, till May 31, 1994. Prathishtha ceremony for the
sion of the Maharashtra gov- passing any order and expect- this is fait accompli Subsequently, after Ram Temple in Ayodhya on
ernment and the BMC to del- ed all the parties concerned on that day. We accepting lease rental, the January 22, security agencies
egate powers to recommend to maintain status quo till the will take a very lease was extended till May have shared information
allocation of MLA funds next day of hearing on Janu- dim view of that 31, 2023. about an al-Qaeda
funds for development works ary 24. – Bombay High According to Kapadia’s pocketbook of terrorist activ-
to guardian ministers Man- “We trust that none of the Court plea, just like in the Develop- ities, Lone Mujahid Pocket-
gal Prabhat Lodha and Deep- entities involved are going to Plea says ment Plan (DP) 1991, even in book, allegedly shared by sus-
ak Kesarkar.
After the corporators’ five-
do anything to precipitate
the issue till then, since peti-
O nly 40% of the
population of Greater T he impugned
decisions will lead to the DP 2034, the area is re-
served as a “recreation
pected ISIS handlers on a
third-party social media app
year term ended in March
2022,the state government
tions are filed. Don't tell us
this is fait accompli on that
T he impugned decisions, if
implemented, would be an
environmental disaster for the city
Mumbai has access to
daily recreation spaces
such as the said land
the loss of 210
contiguous acres of
open green space
ground” (RG). The govern-
ment resolution issued by the
to influence misguided
youths of India for potential
appointed BMC Commis- day. We will take a very dim Urban Development Depart- lone-wolf attacks.
sioner Iqbal Chahal as ad- view of that,” said a division “The impugned decisions, urgent hearing considering Rs97 crore on preparing sta- ment on October 27, 2016, the The FPJ got exclusive ac-
ministrator to run the civic bench of Justices Gautam if implemented, would be an that the BMC commissioner bles. land has been classified as cess to classified intelligence
body. Later, powers were del- Patel and Kamal Khata on environmental disaster for was to hold an ‘Open House’ “Which stables require Heritage Grade II-B under from a central organisation, The book introduces a
egated to guardian ministers Thursday. the city. Only 40% of the pop- over the issue on Thursday Rs100 crore?” quipped the title “Royal Western India revealing that an ISIS range of menacing
to recommend approval for The bench clarified that it ulation of Greater Mumbai evening. Justice Patel. Turf Club”. handler, Abu Mohammad,
allocation of development is not rejecting any ad-inter- has access to daily recreation Dwarkadas said that the When the bench asked It points out that the land is uploaded the pocketbook on a tactics, including the
work funds. im relief and will hear the spaces such as the said land. Royal Western India Turf what will happen to the rac- used as a race course only deceptive Instagram channel. infiltration of security
Gaikwad, an MLA from plea next week for ad-interim In one stroke, the impugned Club Limited (RWITC) ing area, which is in the mid- during race days, which ac- The article and its vivid il-
Dharavi, and former corpo- and interim reliefs. decisions will lead to the loss [which operates the race dle of the open space, count for approximately only lustrations intricately detail measures and
rators – Ashraf Azmi and Satyen Kapadia, a busi- of 210 contiguous acres of course] was agreeing to this Dwarkadas replied that it 22 days in a year. sinister methods, including diversionary tactics
Meher Mohasin Haider – had nessman, has challenged the open green space,” the plea since it has a lot to gain – 99 will be used for the public. Advocate General Biren- torching parked vehicles, or-
filed the plea alleging that decision to convert the race- contended. years of lease, unhindered The racing track is proposed dra Saraf appeared for state chestrating road accidents,
involving secondary
the municipal funds were al- course into a theme park Senior counsel Janak access of the racing track to be shifted to another cor- and advocate Joel Carlos ap- igniting forest fires, demol- blasts
located arbitrarily with the terming the same as “arbi- Dwarkadas, appearing for and also a right to develop a ner of the ground. peared for the BMC. RWITC ishing buildings, and crafting
approval of guardian minis- trary, capricious and patently Kapadia, mentioned the plea club house. Also, the govern- “If there is a race (going was represented by senior ad- lethal explosives and remote maximum impact.
ters. The plea alleged that the illegal”. before the court seeking an ment was willing to spend on), the middle open space vocate Vineet Naik. control detonations. It sug- The agency also identified
more funds were allocated on gests using easily obtainable a suspicious person named
the request of ruling party materials such as motor or Adyan Sandhu, allegedly
MLAs, mostly from BJP, by
the BMC on the direction of
the guardian ministers. The
plea sought quashing the res-
Note to civic chief on racecourse theme park cooking oil, sugar, and match-
es to trigger massive traffic
accidents, devastating fires
and deadly explosions.
guiding Indian youth to
tamper with railway tracks,
particularly those carrying
freight such as oil and coal.
olution passed by the BMC out to RWITC for 10 years cess roads are provided; call- If the government has a The guide details the con- According to top official
Commissioner on February from June 1, 2013 to May 31, ing for the records of the specific plan to create a version of a simple table sources, the pocketbook was
16, 2023. Dismissing the peti-
tion, the court noted that the By 2023, and a further period of
30 years from Jun 1, 2023 to
case relating to the sanc-
tions/ approvals/ permis-
theme park, it should be in-
corporated in the lease deed
clock or even a cigarette into
a precise timer, the synthesis
first published in 2013 and
multiple editions were subse-
petition was “thoroughly
misconceived and politically
motivated”. Invitation May 31, 2053. The issue about
the club, shifting of the sta-
bles and memberships has
been widely covered by the
sions, if any, granted for any
development and/ or con-
struction.
The Mahalaxmi Race-
itself and developed by
RWITC under directions of
the civic body/government,
who will also contribute
of potent acetone peroxide,
and the ingenious transfor-
mation of a vehicle alarm
into a remote control detona-
quently released by Al-Qaeda
through online propaganda,
with the intent of facilitating
lone-wolf terror operations
÷Major (rtd) SK Lamba media. course is one of the largest funds. However, a theme tion device. Astonishingly, it in the USA and other western
574 prisoners to There are silent adverse and last surviving open park, with the infrastructure reveals how the seemingly nations. Through this propa-

I
am an 84-year-old army whispers by the public and spaces of south-central construction attached to mundane powder from a sin- ganda pocketbook, Al-Qaeda
get bail through veteran and a member of
the Royal Western India
some NGOs that in the garb
of a theme park, there would the BMC and RWITC, who
Mumbai, which is spread
over 226 acres. In 1933, pur-
such developments, is not
permissible under Act, since
gle matchstick can be fash-
ioned into a potent explosive.
has successfully instigated
youth to carry out small-
Centre initiative Turf Club Ltd (RWITC). I am
a post-graduate in civil engi-
be massive commercial ex-
ploitation of the public land
are working on the theme
park proposal and renewal
suant to the enactment of
the City of Bombay Munici-
the land is appropriated as
permanent open space and
The book introduces a
range of menacing tactics,
scale attacks in western
countries.
SOMENDRA SHARMA / MUMBAI neering from IIT-Bombay by authorities/ persons oth- of the lease deed, were par- pal (Amendment) Act, 1933, irrevocable in view of sec- including the infiltration of In India, the risk is not con-
and have planned and exe- er than the Chief Minister ties to the said writ petition which inserted section 91A tion 91(a)(b). security measures and di- fined to Ayodhya alone; Mum-
In a bid to decongest the jails cuted several large-scale and the Municipal Commis- and therefore any steps be- in the Bombay Municipal It is apparent that citizens versionary tactics involving bai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ra-
in the state, the prisons de- civil projects. I have suffi- sioner, both of whom I hold ing taken now do not appear Corporation Act, 1888, all will be deprived of vital open secondary blasts. All these jasthan, Madhya Pradesh,
partment will be enabling 574 cient knowledge about the in high esteem by my per- to be in order. It may subject lands previously vested in its spaces and playgrounds and elements coalesce, present- and every state involved in
prisoners languishing in the creation of theme parks and sonal assessment. Some rele- the parties to contempt. board of trustees came to be that deprivation of these ing a guide within the book the ceremony, including their
state prisons in securing bail am outlining my views fear- vant issues, though, appear Some reliefs sought are: vested in the BMC. Plot No. spaces violate their funda- for orchestrating a lone- respective pooja sthal, are po-
through the Support for Poor lessly, with malice towards to have been overlooked. no lease be granted except 1(j) of Schedule W to the said mental rights under Article wolf terror attack with tential targets.
Prisoner Scheme, an initia- none, for the good of citizens A public interest litigation for horse-racing and use by BMC Act is the land present- 14 and Article 21 of the Con-
tive of the Central govern- of Mumbai. (No. 2065 of 2004) filed by members of the general pub- ly known as the racecourse. stitution of India. These

No web-based
ment, said the prisons de- On December 6, 2023, a Public Concern for Gover- lic or playgrounds; ensure Significantly, this land was open spaces are being used
partment officials. The gov- proposal was discussed for nance Trust before the Bom- that the land, other than the appropriated by statute as a by citizens for almost 70
ernment would be allocating an international theme park bay High Court has prayed race track, viewing stands “permanent open space”, years free of cost at limited
Rs1.60 crore funds for the

PAN services by
at Mahalaxmi Racecourse; for several reliefs in the mat- and training enclosures, are subject only to being let out timing, which will be inter-
same. Also, construction of 120 acres of land is to be re- ter. The petition is pending developed into playgrounds for use as a race course or for rupted.
new prisons in Palghar, served for the theme park for final hearing. Interest- for the use of the general purposes of public amuse- Full article on
Ahmednagar and Hingoli and 91 acres are to be leased ingly, the state government, public, and that suitable ac- ment and recreation. freepressjournal.in
districts would also help in
decongesting jails, officials entities, says HC
Suraj Chavan earned ACB raids UBT leader
said.
Earlier this month, FPJ URVI MAHAJANI / MUMBAI partment to process PAN and
had reported that the Maha- related services like issuance
rashtra government has set
up a five
Empowered Committee at
member

district level for implementa-


`1.35cr from khichdi Rajan Salvi, files cases Noting that it poses a “nation- of Aadhar card, voter ID and
al level threat”, the Bombay driving license. The agree-
High Court has passed an ex- ment for such services is valid
parte (without hearing the op- till March 2024.
tion of the Central govern-
ment scheme of providing
bail to socially disadvantaged
or less educated or poor peo-
scam, ED claims SOMENDRA SHARMA / MUMBAI

The Maharashtra Anti Corrup-


ment issued on Thursday,
claimed that taking into ac-
count of the known income
the relevant sections of the
Prevention of Corruption Act.
The agency officials further
posite party) interim order re- The court passed the order
straining known and un- in the petitioner company’s
known entities from operat- favour observing that if such
CHARUL SHAH JOSHI / MUMBAI Fighters Enterprises. tion Bureau (ACB) on Thurs- expenditure and assets of claimed that a search opera- ing websites and other servic- fake websites were allowed to
ple from low income groups. The ED in its application day conducted raids at multiple Salvi and his family members, tion had been initiated at the es claiming to pro- remain active
The Centre has planned to The Enforcement Directorate seeking Chavan's custody premises of Shiv Sena (UBT) it has come to light that Salvi residence of Salvi, hotel, vide PAN card then it would
provide bail to the convicts (ED) on Thursday claimed said he played no role in sup- MLA Rajan Salvi in Ratnagiri and others, for the period Oc- office and seven other related services on behalf cause irreparable
who are unable to pay the fine that Shiv Sena (UBT) man plying khichdi. However, district, and filed a case against tober 2009 to December 2, 2022, places linked to him at the of government- damage and
and who cannot get bail due Suraj Chavan has earned Force One paid him the share him and his two family mem- had amassed disproportionate same time by ACB teams. “If owned UTI Infra- Any potential would compro-
to financial constraints. Rs1.35 crore from the firm by showing him an employee bers for allegedly amassing dis- income of Rs 3.53 crore, which any property related docu- structure Technol- misuse of the mise valuable
which was awarded the con- of the firm from the financial proportionate assets. is 118.96% more than his ments or other income infor- ogy and Services licence/ confidential data
tract to distribute khichdi to year 2019-20 and funds were Salvi represents the Ra- known source of income. mation comes to light follow- Limited (UTIIT- authorisation to of the company.
Hanuman Chalisa migrants, poor and needy
people during the Covid pan-
transferred to him as salary
and some in the form of per-
japur assembly constituency
and belongs to the Uddhav Bal
Since Salvi had not given any
satisfactory disclosure regard-
ing the searches, then that too
will also be probed,” said Su-
SL). issue PAN cards,
The Indian gov- would be highly
Its application
claimed that de-
row: Rana couple demic.
Chavan was arrested on
sonal loans. Besides, the ED
claimed that to project him as
Thackeray-led faction of the
Shiv Sena. The ACB, in a state-
ing the same, a case has been
registered on Thursday under
perintendent of Police, ACB,
Sunil Lokhande.
ernment has made detrimental not only fendants (known
it mandatory for to the interest of the and unknown en-
get relief from HC Wednesday evening and was
produced before the special
an employee of the firm, two
forged and backdated ap-
PAN card holders company but also to tities) have delib-
to link it to their the national interest erately infringed
–Bombay HC upon its copy-
URVI MAHAJANI / MUMBAI court on Thursday. ED
prosecutor Sunil Gon-
pointment letters in the
name of Chavan were
MAJESTIC MAESTROS Aadhar card,
which is an accept- right and made
The Bombay High Court on salves sought his cus- created. able proof of identification, unauthorised use of its label
Thursday asked the trial tody for eight days. The Chavan's lawyer therefore, any potential mis- and marks in an almost iden-
court to defer the hearing in agency claimed that he Harshad Bhadbhade use of the licence/ authorisa- tical manner to show that the
proceedings against inde- used his proximity opposed the plea saying tion to issue PAN cards, would defendants are authorised to
pendent MP from Amravati with a senior political leader that the ED has admitted that be highly detrimental not provide the services which
Navneet Rana and her MLA to get the contract of khichdi Chavan played no role in sup- only to the interest of the are exclusive to it. Justice
husband Ravi Rana till Feb- awarded to the firm M/s ply and distribution of the company but also to the na- Dangre noted that the compa-
ruary 21 in a case related to Force One Multi Services. khichdi. Besides, he contend- tional interest, said Justice ny’s services were exclusive
the Hanuman Chalisa row. Gonsalves contended that ed that Chavan has been Bharati Dangre on January in nature underpinning the
Justice PD Naik passed the Force One had no kitchen of falsely implicated just be- 12. national importance of its
order while hearing a peti- its own and had sublet the cause of his proximity to a The HC was hearing an ap- work to the citizens of India.
tion filed by the couple seek- contract to Sneha Caterer and political leader. plication filed by UTIITSL “It cannot be in dispute that
ing discharge in the case. Golden Star Banquet Hall Bhadbhade contended that seeking restraining order the PAN system is of para-
They approached the HC and Catering Services. Chavan had no concern with against several companies mount importance on a na-
challenging the order of the The ED claimed that fur- Force One and Shayadri, and unknown persons from tional scale due to its multi-
sessions court rejecting their ther investigation into the which too was given a con- infringing upon its copyright faceted impact on
discharge plea. Their plea scam revealed that Force One tract of supplying khichdi. and acts of passing off. The governance, taxation and fi-
contends that the allegations earned a total Rs3.64 crore in “Is it an offence to know a po- company provides services nancial integrity and it can be
against them were complete- the project, out of which litically influential person or relating to and in connection said to be the cornerstone of a
ly false and the FIR was reg- Rs1.25 crore were diverted to proximity with a politician is
Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain received the Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award at with the issuance of Perma- robust financial economic
istered belatedly, and the in- Chavan's personal account a crime. The ground of arrest the hands of Khan Saab’s wife Amina Mustafa Khan in the presence of Sonu Nigam, Khan saab’s sons nent Account Number (PAN) system,” the judge said.
vestigation was tainted. and further Rs10 lakh to his is not justified,” Bhadbhade Rabbani Mustafa Khan, Murtaza Mustafa Khan, Qadir Mustafa Khan and Hasan Mustafa Khan, daughter-in- card. Since 2002, it is autho- The HC has kept the matter
They have said that the po- partnership firm M/s Fire contended. law Namrata Gupta, Suresh Wadkar, Talat Aziz and Vishal Gargote, in Mumbai. –Vijay Gohil rised by the Income Tax De- for hearing on February 20.
lice have claimed that they
went to arrest the duo for a
case of Hanuman Chalisa
when the duo allegedly man-
handled policemen and
Complainant has no objection to cops withdrawing TRP rigging case
hence, the case under Section CHARUL SHAH JOSHI / MUMBAI formant (Deokar) has no ob- This was filed in response to several discrepancies. Marathi channel and also oth- money laundering by the
353 of the IPC was registered. jection if the application filed the notice issued by the Metro- The Mumbai crime branch er national channels were in- channels, had submitted its
However, the Khar police, in Nitin Deokar of Hansa Re- by state through public prose- politan Magistrate Court to The ED had stated that had in October 2020, registered volved in manipulation of the first complaint in September
reality, had not registered search Group, the com- cutor under section 321 of the complainant on plea of the when it re-examined a case for manipulation of TRP to gain more revenue 2022 and gave clean chit to
any FIR when they came to plainant in the fake television Criminal Procedure Code prosecution. TRP ratings by some of the tel- through advertisements. Goswami and Republic chan-
arrest them and they were rating points (TRP) case, on (withdrawing prosecution The prosecution had on No-
the households to evision channels, claiming The Mumbai police had nel. In its complaint, the feder-
not discharging their official Thursday told court he had no complaint) is allowed and the vember 28 last year moved a check money that this was done with the named a total 22 persons as the al agency had stated that when
duty at their residence, their objection to the Mumbai po- proceedings in the matter are plea to withdraw the case filed laundering, they help of employees of Hansa accused in the chargesheet it re-examined the households
plea contends. The couple lice's plea to withdraw the withdrawn/ stopped and fur- in connection with TRP ma- Research Private Limited. filed in November 2020, which and relationship managers to
have alleged that the case. ther if the accused are acquit- nipulation by news channels. denied having It was claimed that some of also included Arnab Goswa- check the money laundering,
chargesheet filed against Deokar's lawyer Prashant ted or discharged.” The plea was filed after the received money to the TV channels which includ- mi. they denied having received
them was doctored and due to Gurav on Thursday submitted When asked, Gurav refused state government reviewed ed ARG Outlier Media [which The Enforcement Direc- payments to watch Republic
political pressure. the reply saying, “The first in- to comment on the decision. the investigation and found watch channels owns Republic TV], a local torate (ED), which probed the TV.
PMC organises workshop on women’s safety

PUNE BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024


PUNE: The PMC's Social Development
Department conducted a Women's Safety
Council Workshop on Wednesday as part
of the Rani Laxmibai Women's
Empowerment Scheme. In collaboration
with the District Legal Services Authority,
the workshop received positive
engagement from women, addressing
crucial aspects of women's safety and
empowerment.

Tehseen Poonawalla to raise PCMC takes back 4 lakh sqft


SWACHH TEERTH ABHIYAN
53 temples
undergo
cleanliness in anti-encroachment drive
city’s traffic issue with CMO
HAYAT (NOZIA) SAYYED hopefully resolve their con-
overhaul
STAFF REPORTER: In re-
sponse to Prime Minister
Narendra Modi's call for a na-
GUNWANTI PARASTE

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Mu-


nicipal Corporation (PCMC)
cerns,” he added. tionwide 'Swachh Teerth Ab- has launched proactive meas-
In response to the news ar- Contrastingly, Chenthil hiyan' at temples ahead of the ures against encroachments,
ticle "City's worsening traf- Iyer, Vice President, Aam Ram Mandir consecration unauthorised sheds, and ille-
fic jams put EMS at risk," Aadmi Party (AAP) Pune, ceremony in Ayodhya on Jan- gal brick constructions in
published by The Free spoke of the efforts made uary 22, the Pimpri-Chinch- public spaces along the main
Press Journal on Thursday, by BJP MLA Siddharth wad Municipal Corporation roads in the city, aiming to free
addressing the escalating Shirole, who has been con- (PCMC) has launched a clean- up these areas for citizens.
traffic woes impacting stantly trying to resolve liness drive at 53 temples in PCMC Commissioner
emergency medical servic- the issue but in vain. the city. As part of this initia- Shekhar Singh emphasised
es, many Punekars voiced Talking about the plans tive, PCMC Commissioner the importance of preserving
their discontent, AAP has amidst the lack Shekhar Singh has directed public spaces for various ac-
adding to the list of
complaints.
THE FPJ of political leadership in
the city, Iyer shared, “We
the collection of usable items
to be deposited at the nearest
tivities, citizen convenience,
development works, and over-
Meanwhile, the IMPACT will meet with the DCP RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) all welfare to contribute to the
for the traffic department centre. Clean urns will be city's comprehensive develop- No. 3. Over the past seven
next Monday and hold arranged for waste collection ment. Additional Commis- PCMC initiated anti- days, the Municipal Corpora-
discussions with public in the temple area, along with sioner Pradip Jambhale Patil encroachment actions tion actively addressed en-
transport officials, in- efforts to raise public aware- highlighted the negative im- croachments, resulting in the
cluding Metro and Pune ness about the plastic ban. pact of encroachments on city
in several regions, demolition of unauthorised
Mahanagar Parivahan The campaign aims to engage roads, causing traffic impedi- including Wakad to sheds and illegal brick struc-
Mahamandal Ltd officers, employees, temple ments, disfiguring the city, Pimple Nilakh, Jagtap tures covering an area of
(PMPML) as we believe functionaries, former corpo- and leading to accidents. more than 4 lakh square feet.
only 20% of the popula- rators, citizens, students, The civic body initiated Dairy Chowk to The PCMC Commissioner
tion commutes using charitable organisations, and anti-encroachment actions in Bhujbal Chowk, added, "There is a need to en-
public transport and women self-help groups. several regions, including sure major roads are obstruc-
Maharashtra Chief Minister this needs to increase.” Cleanliness drives will ex- Wakad to Pimple Nilakh, Jag- Rawet BRT, and tion-free for the growing popu-
article also grabbed the atten- Eknath Shinde is in Davos, "There are many reasons tend to eight zonal offices and tap Dairy Chowk to Bhujbal Ward No. 3 lation's interest. Responding
tion of prominent figures and I will be contacting his of- behind the traffic woes in 32 wards, taking place from Chowk, Rawet BRT, and Ward to citizens' complaints, the
such as Tehseen Poonawalla, fice next week. Additionally, I the city which have been 7am to 2pm in various parts corporation is taking aggres-
who promised to not only will convene with stakehold- constantly hammered upon, of the city. Additionally, 17 sive anti-encroachment ac-
“look into the issue but also ers, specifically the adminis- but one important factor is roads and squares are slated tions."
look for solutions.” trative body, to collaboratively also wrong-side driving, for thorough cleaning. PCMC The Additional Commis-
Poonawalla, a television devise solutions for this grave which is an emerging issue Assistant Commissioner sioner underscored the ur-
At present, Maharashtra Chief personality and political ana- issue.” as well. In Kothrud last Yashwant Dange has empha- gency of solving encroach-
Minister Eknath Shinde is in lyst, expressed his concern In a proactive approach, he week, observations revealed sised coordination with traffic ment problems to protect
Davos, and I will be over the mounting traffic also shared that he will con- that up to 72 bikes navigated police for effective execution. citizens' interests and main-
contacting his office next challenges. When contacted, duct a meeting with all the the wrong side of the road Besides, zonal officers are tain the city's beauty. He an-
week. Additionally, I will he said, “I will take up this is- hospitals and doctors next within a single hour. This mandated to submit daily nounced, "A similarly ag-
convene with stakeholders, sue,” questioning, “What can week. “The objective is to en- underscores the imperative cleanliness information, up to gressive anti-encroachment
specifically the administrative you expect from the corrup- gage in discussions address- need for public education 50 words, to the health depart- campaign would be imple-
body, to collaboratively tion in the local bodies?” ing the issues and concerns initiatives to ensure adher- ment, covering details such as mented under other field of-
devise solutions for this grave When queried about imme- impeding emergency medical ence to traffic rules. This the temple name, ward num- fices in the next month to
issue diate measures for the prob- services due to traffic conges- would also reduce road traf- ber, participating individuals, create a clean, beautiful,
- Tehseen Poonawalla lem, Poonawalla outlined his tion. Next week, I will meet fic accidents too," Iyer said and organisations involved in and organised urban envi-
plans, saying, “At present, with all hospital owners and matter-of-factly. the 'Swachh Teerth Abhiyan.' ronment for citizens."

Indian Army’s Central Command Krishnakumar


Goyal to 9 vehicles seized for dumping Massive fire
engulfs 3
awards entrepreneur Punit Balan receive Rotary
debris in river basins in PCMC stores
STAFF REPORTER
award STAFF REPORTER

STAFF REPORTER Cases registered at Sanghvi, Wakad and Chinchwad police stations On Thursday morning, a
Punit Balan, a young entre- REPRESENTATIVE PIC massive fire erupted at Medi-
preneur from Pune actively Krishnakumar Goyal, Chair- GUNWANTI PARASTE cure Medical Store on Range
involved in various man of the Kohinoor Group Hill Road in Ashok Nagar.
initiatives with the Indian and Khadki Education Trust The river basins of Pavana, The blaze, which started
Army, was honoured with a in Pune, is set to receive the Indrayani, and Mula in the around 4am, was eventually
certificate from the Central Rotary International Service city are facing extensive en- brought under control by
Command. Excellence Award for 2023-24. croachment, with debris be- four fire tenders and the ef-
The Army commended The award will be presented ing haphazardly dumped forts of the fire brigade per-
Balan for his impactful work, by Rotary International Pres- into them, leading to the sonnel. Unfortunately, the
expressing hope for his con- narrowing of the riverbeds. medical store suffered com-
tinued dedication in the fu- Responding to this issue, the plete destruction, and two ad-
ture, serving as a guiding Environmental Engineering jacent shops were also con-
light for others. Department of the Pimpri- sumed by the fire.
On the 76th Army Day, Chinchwad Municipal Cor- Thankfully, no injuries
General Officer Command- poration (PCMC) took were reported in the incident.
ing-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of action by seizing nine vehi- At the time of reporting,
the Central Command, Lieu- cles, imposing a total fine of the cause of the fire remains
tenant General NS Raja Sub- Punit Balan has consistently been at the 70,500. undetermined, and investiga-
ramani, awarded him the cer- Sanjay Kulkarni, Joint tions are underway to ascer-
tificate. Balan has consistent-
forefront of numerous social activities in City Engineer of the Environ- tain the factors that led to this
ly been at the forefront of nu- collaboration with the Indian Army, particularly ment Department at PCMC, unfortunate incident.
merous social activities in in the Kashmir Valley revealed, "A total of 15 cases
collaboration with the Indian ident Representative Michael were registered in 2023, and
Army, particularly in the McGovern, in the presence of this month alone, three cases Unauthorised dumping of along the riverbanks. While
Kashmir Valley. nership with the Indian of us holds deep respect, love, District Governor Manju have been registered at debris is affecting all three occasional responses from
He oversees ten schools in Army. and pride for the Indian Phadke, Past District Gover- Sanghvi, Wakad, and Chinch- river basins, driven by a the regional office and the En-
sensitive areas such as Bara- Balan is actively Army, which tirelessly serves nor Dr Deepak Shikarpur, wad police stations." PCMC thriving business in con- vironmental Engineering De-
mulla, Kupwara, Anantnag, promoting sports among the nation. It brings me great and former President of Commissioner Shekhar structing illegal structures or partment follow complaints,
Pahalgam, Pulwama, Shopi- youth affected by terrorism in joy and pride to be honoured CREDAI JP Shroff. Singh added, "We are making temporary sheds near the the situation tends to revert to
an, and Uri, providing educa- Kashmir. His efforts have by the Central Command. The ceremony is scheduled significant efforts to take ac- riverside. Unfortunately, such its previous state afterward.
tion to students. been recognised with a cer- Considering 'Nation First' as to take place at Pandit Farms tion against those dumping activities are often Environmentalists are advo-
Additionally, the Dagar tificate from the Army. my mission, I will continue on Sunday, January 21, at debris into the river basins. overlooked by the municipal cating for permanent meas-
School for Special Children in Expressing his sentiments, contributing my best to the 10:30am, as part of the Rotary We are also planning to corporation, leading to an es- ures and a ban on such activi-
Baramulla operates in part- Punit Balan stated, "Each one Indian Army in the future." District Conference. spread awareness." calation of illegal activities ties.

PCMC to remove encroachments on Wakad-Datta Mandir Road Rajarshi Shahu Bank’s


STAFF REPORTER metres wide. However, illegal
constructions on both sides
planned 45 metres as per the
development plan. Singh
ment plan." He suggested
that the administration admin bldg inaugurated
Addressing concerns raised have reduced its width. Resi- pledged to initiate the should take serious meas-
by residents about inconsis- dents and society owners in process of reclaiming cer- ures in view of the traffic STAFF REPORTER dent of Pune District Urban
tent road widening on the the area have demanded ad- tain areas in the coming stress on this route. Co-operative Banks Associa-
Wakad-Datta Mandir Road, herence to the approved days. Sachin Londhe added, The administrative building tion Ltd Pune and many
Pimpri-Chinchwad Munici- plan. Shankar Jagtap stated, "The objections raised by lo- of the Rajarshi Shahu Sa- members, account holders,
pal Commissioner Shekhar In a meeting attended by “Local citizens and society cal society owners in the hakari Bank was inaugurated well-wishers, social digni-
Singh assured on Wednesday 27 societies along with BJP residents have consistently area regarding the widening on Saturday by Chhatrapati taries, and cooperative sector
that the road would be ex- City President Shankar Jag- complained to the munici- of the road are valid. Accord- Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur representatives.
panded to 45 metres by re- tap and Vice President of the pal administration about ing to the development plan, on Bajirao Road in Pune. Chhatrapati Shahu Ma-
moving encroachments. Pimpri Chinchwad Coopera- the road widening. There- the administration should The cornerstone was un- haraj acknowledged the
The road serves as a cru- tive Housing Society Federa- fore, a meeting was held make 45 metres of road avail- veiled by Chhatrapati Shahu bank's progress, emphasising
cial link connecting the Hin- tion Sachin Londhe, PCMC with the Commissioner and able for citizens. For that, the Maharaj on this occasion. A that it is advancing based on
jewadi IT hub and Pimpri- Commissioner Singh as- the concerned officials with work of the road currently in souvenir highlighting the the vision of the late Abasa-
Chinchwad. According to sured that necessary meas- the societies. The road progress should be inspect- bank's progress was also heb Shinde. He expressed
the development plan, the ures would be taken to align should be widened by im- ed. We made such a demand launched during the inaugu- confidence in the bank's fu-
road was intended to be 45 the road width with the plementing the develop- to the administration." ration. An auditorium in the ture expansion throughout

HOLIDAY SEASON BONANZA

Nashik draws in 70K tourists, sells over 2L litres of wine


STAFF REPORTER centrating in areas near "Tourism is flourishing after
wineries. This surge in
Nashik, recognised as the pandemic. Nashik, offer-
Post-pandemic, there has tourism resulted in a 15 to 20 Asia's wine tourism ing different experiences
been a significant shift in peo- per cent increase in wine destination, boasts with trekking, wine, agro-
ple's perspectives, with a sales for local wineries. The tourism, and more, has be-
greater focus on relaxation All India Wine Producers As- renowned wineries come one of the top visited bank was named after the late Maharashtra, foreseeing it
and personal time. This sociation (AIWPA) reported such as Sula places by tourists." PD alias Abasaheb Shinde, becoming the leading bank in
change is evident in the in- that on-site consumption and The growth of agro- the founder and chairman of the state.
creased tourist footfall at var- wine bottle sales during this Vineyards, Soma Wine, tourism in Nashik is proving the bank. Anil Kawade, sharing his
ious destinations, including period amounted to around 2 York, Vallonnie, beneficial for the wine busi- Present at the event were perspective, stated that the
Nashik, known as the wine lakh litres. ness. Holkar expects a 20% Anil Kawade, Co-operative bank's adherence to Reserve
capital of India. During the Nashik, recognised as Renaissance, Grover year-on-year growth for the Commissioner and Registrar Bank criteria has resulted in
Christmas and New Year hol- Asia's wine tourism destina- Zampa, and Good wine sector over the next five of Co-operative Societies Ma- a favourable financial condi-
idays, Nashik witnessed a tion, boasts renowned winer- years. With the anticipated re- harashtra State Pune, Atul tion. Subhash Mohite, Presi-
surge in business, with ies such as Sula Vineyards,
Drops vival of the Wine Industrial Khirwadkar, Chief Executive dent of the Pune District Ur-
tourists enjoying approxi- Soma Wine, York, Vallonnie, Promotion Scheme (WIPS), Officer of National Urban Co- ban Cooperative Banks Asso-
mately 2 lakh litres of wine. Renaissance, Grover Zampa, Commenting on the post- he foresees the annual sales operative Finance and Devel- ciation, conveyed gratitude.
The Nashik region attract- and Good Drops. The city at- pandemic tourism trend, of Maharashtra wineries, opment Corporation Limited Sudhakar Panhale, the
ed over 70,000 tourists during tracts tourists from Pune, Jagdish Holkar, President, All currently around ₹400 crore, (NUCFDC), Delhi, Balasaheb Bank's President, provided
the holiday season, with Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi, and India Wine Producers Associ- doubling to ₹800 crore within Anaskar, Banking Expert, comprehensive details about
around 32,000 to 35,000 con- even international visitors. ation (AIWPA), stated, the next five years. Adv Subhash Mohite, Presi- the bank's 40-year journey.
GUJARAT BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024
Ahmedabad markets declare holiday on temple consecration day
Ahmedabad: Markets in the old city of Ahmedabad have
declared a holiday on January 22, the day the ‘pran
pratishtha’ (consecration) ceremony of the Ram temple in
Ayodhya is to be held. Ahmedabad traders and business
federations such as Manek Chowk Choksi Mahajan, Ratan
Pol Sona Chandi Dagina Mahajan, and the Ahmedabad
Electrical Merchants and Contractors’ Association have
declared a holiday on that day.

Drugs worth `25 cr seized Fake call centre luring


Diamond
district glows
FPJ NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD
Consequently, DRI offi-
cials traced the drug to a fac-
with devotion
FPJ NEWS SERVICE / SURAT
job seekers busted
tory that was set-up on the The world’s diamond capital MELVYN THOMAS / SURAT
The Directorate of Revenue outskirts of Gandhinagar, is glowing with devotion like
Intelligence (DRI) Ahmed- where the contraband was never before ahead of the The Surat police have busted
abad busted a production being manufactured with consecration ceremony of an illegal call centre that has
and smuggling ring of syn- the aim of smuggling it out the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. been operating from the Ra-
thetic drugs and seized 50 kg of India by air. "There is a unique joy jhans complex on Ring Road.
of ketamine worth Rs25 The Gandhinagar police among the people associated Those running the scam
crore at the Ahmedabad air- carried out a detailed search with the diamond industry lured people with promises of
port on Thursday. of the factory premises lead- for the consecration of the lucrative work-from-home
Three persons were ar- ing to the recovery of 46 kg Ram Temple," said Jagdish data entry jobs, only to later
rested in connection with of powdery substance, sus- Khunt, president of the Surat entrap them in a web of legal
the case. pected to be narcotics. The Diamond Association (SDA). threats and then extort mon-
The incident is the third substance, as well as the raw This sentiment rings true ey from them through only
such in three months since material were seized and throughout the district, transfers, according to offi-
the officials began a crack- the intermediaries were de- where the air thrums with cials. were offered data entry jobs Pahlwan make online money
down on drug syndicates, tained under the provisions the anticipation of a momen- The busting of the illegal with seemingly attractive re- transfers and threatened to
according to officials. of the NDPS Act. tous occasion. call centre has exposed a well- muneration through a com- take legal action if this was
The consignment, which The factory premises From January 18 to 22, the oiled racket that had preyed pany called Aero Tech Solu- not done.
was declared as ‘Hydrox- were subsequently sealed diamond factories and mar- on unsuspecting job seekers tions. However, completing Pahlwan's story is not
ylimine Hydrochloride’, and further investigations kets will be adorned with saf- and highlighted the menace 80-85 per cent of the work trig- unique. Several unsuspecting
was destined for Bangkok are being carried out to fron flags and the night sky of such scams. gered punitive charges of individuals faced similar ha-
and was seized at the Air trace the kingpins of this will be lit up with a festive Seven individuals have Rs5,460, along with penalties, rassment and extortion.
Cargo Complex on the basis racket, officials said. palette. The entire stretch been arrested for running the based on a fraudulent con- Surat police followed up on
of specific intelligence in- The DRI has seized nar- from Varachha main road to fraudulent operation. They tract that was signed by the these complaints and raided
puts. cotics substances worth the Mini Bazaar diamond have been identified as Aman victims. This experience led the call centre. It seized seven
The forensic science labo- more than Rs500 crore dur- market will be transformed Akbar Gori, Salman Firoz Ashraf Pahlwan, one of the computers, 15 mobile phones,
ratory (FSL) team that ing a span of three months. into a dazzling corridor of Pathan, Vinod Nanabhai victims, to narrate his ordeal and other electronic equip-
analysed the chemical on The agency has busted syndi- light, a testament to the in- Chauhan, Tahir Moiuddin to the police. ment worth Rs4 lakh from the
the spot confirmed the pres- cates involved in clandestine- dustry's collective fervour. Gori, Aamir Haroon Hunani, Pahlwan was lured by the accused.
ence of ketamine in the con- ly manufacturing mephed- "All the diamond factory Junaid Hussian Pathan, and prospect of good income and Investigations revealed a
signment, which was seized rone in chemical units in owners have been urged to il- Jebunnisa Azhar Sheikh. signed the contract. However, systematic operation that in-
under provisions of the Chhatrapati Sambhaji luminate their respective fac- The accused used online two months later, he received volved luring people,
Narcotic Drugs and Psy- Nagar, Maharashtra, and tory premises with colourful platforms such as Quicker a threatening call from some- trapping them with contracts,
chotropic Substances FSL officers, who confirmed of the NDPS Act. The haul Vapi, Gujarat, and have un- lightings," Khunt elaborated, Marketplace and Google one named Waki. The person creating fabricated work
(NDPS) Act, 1985. the presence of ketamine. is worth about Rs25 crore in earthed three labs involved emphasizing the spirit of searches to target individuals accused Pahlwan of breach- pressure, and extorting mon-
“The consignment was The 50kg consignment was the international market,” in clandestinely manufactur- shared celebration that per- seeking work. ing the terms of the contract. ey under the guise of legal
examined in the presence of seized under the provisions said an official. ing the chemical. meates the district. The unsuspecting people Waki demanded that consequences.

Fake pesticide network busted


FPJ NEWS SERVICE
FIR lodged against herdsman’s family Diamond City
eyes medical
GANDHINAGAR FPJ NEWS SERVICE / SURAT
tourism
The Special Operations Surat Municipal Corpora-
Group (SOG) of Gandhinagar tion (SMC) has taken stern FPJ NEWS SERVICE / SURAT
Police has dismantled a clan- legal action against a herds-
destine operation involved in man's family involved in a Surat, which is known as a di-
the manufacturing and sale life-threatening assault on amond hub, is now setting its
of duplicate pesticides in anti-cattle squad employees sights on medical tourism.
Mansa tehsil. near Khadi Bridge in Pan- The Southern Gujarat Cham-
The raid, conducted at desara area on Wednesday. ber of Commerce and Indus-
Bhagwati Estate on Indrapu- A team of anti-cattle try (SGCCI) is poised to un-
ra Road in Mansa, has led to squad members, along with veil the city's healthcare po-
the seizure of illicit goods val- a police contingent, raided tential with a three-day
ued at Rs46.23 lakh from vari- the house of the accused, Health and Wellness Expo
ous renowned companies. ativas, operated the illegal ing and selling counterfeit identified as Shiva Rabari, 2024 at the SIECC, Sarsana.
The complaint, filed by Nit- pesticide production and dis- pesticides, utilizing false and early on Thursday morning. This ambitious initiative
inbhai Patel, the manager of tribution from the Bhagwati duplicated symbols. Over two dozen squad per- targets non-resident Gu-
Solution Private Limited Estate godown. Acting on this Gandhinagar SOG Police sonnel 20 police personnel leading to a heated argu- lice station. "One employee across various zones to cap- jaratis and the general
Company at Mansa police sta- information, the SOG team Inspector Vanrajsinh Vala seized 19 cattle from a cattle ment. The verbal spat quick- sustained serious head in- ture and manage stray cattle public, promising a compre-
tion, stated that it has collabo- conducted a raid, discovering and his team seized of goods shed on the property. ly escalated into physical vi- juries and was immediately populations. hensive glimpse into Surat's
ration with FMC Private In- a cache of equipment, includ- worth Rs46.23 lakh during the The SMC has also lodged olence when a youth from transferred to the New Civil "The SMC is committed burgeoning medical land-
dia Company, Releases India ing a plastic box, packing ma- raid. Alpesh Prajapati, the al- a formal complaint against the family allegedly at- Hospital for treatment." to ensuring the safety of its scape.
Ltd, UPL Ltd, Bayer Crops chine, weighing fork, and leged perpetrator and resi- Shiva Rabari and five others tacked the squad members This incident employees and the public," Over 100 exhibitors, hail-
Science Ltd, and Crystal Cor- sealing machine. dent of Indrapura in Mansa for assaulting the squad with sticks. underscores the ongoing said an officer of the SMC. ing from across India will
porations Production Ltd. Upon inspecting the box, Tehsil, was apprehended at members on Wednesday. “A complaint has been struggle Surat faces with “We will not tolerate vio- showcase their expertise in
These companies held the the police uncovered a quan- the scene. The altercation on registered against the main stray cattle. These wander- lence against our healthcare at the three-day
copyrights and trademark tity of duplicate insecticides A complaint has been regis- Wednesday began near Kha- accused identified as Shiva ing animals frequently pose employees who are simply expo starting on February 10.
rights, yet their products carrying the trademarks of tered at Mansa police station di Bridge when the SMC for assaulting the marshal a danger to pedestrians and doing their duty to keep the This diverse line-up aims to
were being illicitly replicated the aforementioned compa- under the Copyright Act's sec- team attempted to round up of the SMC during the sur- motorists on busy roads, of- city safe. We are committed demystify the medical
and distributed. nies. Kalpesh Prajapati, with- tions 63, 64, and 65, signaling a stray cattle loitering on an prise raid to seize the cattle ten leading to accidents and to taking strong action tourism scene for non-resi-
The complaint alleged that out proper licenses or author- decisive move against intellec- open plot. According to re- loitering on the road,” con- injuries. In an effort to ad- against those responsible dent Gujaratis, offering de-
Alpesh Gopalbhai Prajapati, ization from the legitimate tual property violations in the ports, the herdsman's firmed NK Kamalia, Police dress this issue, the SMC and ensuring the safety of tailed information on treat-
residing in Indrapura Prajap- companies, was manufactur- pesticide industry. family resisted the seizure, Inspector of Pandesara po- has formed dedicated teams our personnel." ments available in Surat's
hospitals.
"The health and wellness

BJP to woo tribals with Brand summit expo is a stepping stone to-
wards establishing Surat as a

Van Setu Chetna Yatra to focus on medical tourism hub," de-


clared Ramesh Vaghasia,

FPJ NEWS SERVICE / NAVSARI


new trends SGCCI president. "It's a cru-
cial step to bridge the gap be-
tween NRIs/NRGs and the
In a strategic move to secure FPJ NEWS SERVICE exceptional healthcare facili-
the tribal vote bank in the up-
coming Lok Sabha elections,
the Bharatiya Janata Party
AHMEDABAD

The Ahmedabad Manage-


291 graduate from ties in our city."
The expo also aims to en-
lighten the public about
(BJP) government in Gujarat
launched the ambitious 'Van
Setu Chetna Yatra' on Thurs-
ment Association (AMA) will
organise the AMA Brand
Summit 2024 on January 20.
AURO University Surat's medical prowess. Vis-
itors can gain insights into
hospitals equipped for med-
day. The event, which will see FPJ NEWS SERVICE / SURAT nalism. ical tourism, access details of
Chief Minister Bhupendra participation of branding, "AURO University is a pio- specialized medical skills,
Patel, accompanied by Gu- marketing, advertising and AURO University held its neer in integral and transfor- and learn about advanced ro-
jarat BJP chief CR Paatil, public relations profession- 11th convocation ceremony mational learning," botic surgeries available in
flagged off the yatra from als, students, academicians, on Thursday, with 291 stu- contended founder president the city.
Gandhi grounds in Vansada, opportunities. The 'Van Setu and other enthusiasts, will be dents being given graduation and Chancellor Hasmukh "This is about showcasing
Navsari district. Chetna Yatra' would strength- organised in association with degrees. Rama in his welcome address. Surat's hidden gem: its excep-
The Van Setu Chetna en the connection with the Zydus Cadila Healthcare and As many as 16 student re- "We empower our students to tional healthcare," said
Yatra, which will cover 1,000 tribal belt, serving as an effec- AMA Centre for Marketing ceived gold medals, while 21 become future leaders who Vaghasia. "We want everyone
km, aims to connect the tive platform to communicate Management. were awarded silver medals contribute meaningfully to so- to know that Surat not only

EVM demo buses entire tribal belt from Umber-


gaon to Ambaji in Gujarat.
The route covers significant
government welfare schemes
to the forest-dwelling popu-
lace, he said.
The summit, which has the
theme ‘Managing Brands –
Yesterday, Today and Tomor-
at the ceremony that was
graced by Kiran Bedi, former
Lieutenant Governor of
ciety."
This commitment was evi-
dent in the diverse group of
shines with diamonds, but
also boasts medical expertise
that rivals the best."

to gear up for polls


districts, including Umar- Describing the yatra as a row’, aims to bring together Puducherry. Of these, 26 graduates, receiving degrees The SGCCI will also simul-
gam, Valsad, Navsari, Dang, consciousness journey fo- industry leaders, profession- medals were awarded to fe- and diplomas across various taneously host Food and
Tapi, Surat, Bharuch, Nar- cused on forest-environment als, and experts to explore male students, reflecting disciplines including Busi- Agritech 2024. This parallel
mada, Chota Udepur, Pan- preservation and nature con- and discuss the most recent AURO University's dedica- ness, Hospitality, Information exhibition focuses on foster-
FPJ NEWS SERVICE ed for diverse functions, en- chmahal, Dahod, Mahisagar, servation, Patel highlighted trends and innovations in tion to promoting gender Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, ing agricultural and food pro-
VADODARA suring a systematic ap- Aravalli, and Sabarkantha. its role in promoting holistic branding and advertising. equality in education. Design, and Journalism. cessing development in
proach to the electoral Patel emphasized the his- development. It will feature a diverse The School of Business led The university has also South Gujarat. By covering
As the anticipation for the process. The continuous re- torical significance of the The 'Van Setu Chetna Ya- range of speakers and panel the pack with the highest signed memoranda of under- the entire agri-chain, the
upcoming elections builds, vision of the voter list fur- tribal communities, noting tra' is a symbolic effort discussions, providing a plat- number of graduates, standing (MoUs) with Kenne- expo aims to introduce cut-
the district of Vadodara is ther underscores the com- Prime Minister Narendra to bridge the gap between form for networking and followed by Hospitality, Infor- saw State University and Uni- ting-edge technology and
not just preparing for the mitment to an inclusive and Modi's efforts to empower the government and tribal knowledge exchange among mation Technology, Law, Lib- versity of San Diego in the quality practices in these cru-
polls but also ensuring that accurate election. them through developmental populations. industry professionals. eral Arts, Design, and Jour- USA, Rama said. cial sectors.
voters are well-informed District Election Officer
about the Electronic Voting and Collector Atul Gore em- LAST WORD
Machines (EVMs). phasized the significance of
To achieve this, District
Election Officer Atul Gore
has given the green signal
for two demonstration bus-
these initiatives.

18 nodal officers have Eye on polls, BJP to empower 30 lakh women


es that will traverse the city been appointed for AMIT COWPER / AHMEDABAD out to the vast network of (BDOs) in their respective ar-
and district, enlightening diverse functions women associated with the eas, fostering connections
citizens about the election In a strategic move ahead of self-help groups in Gujarat. with the Self Help Groups and
process. “We are taking compre- the impending general elec- "We will be going out amongst NGOs.
The Vadodara district hensive steps to ensure a tions, the women's cell of the the around 30 lakh women of The women's groups, com-
election commission is leav- fair election. The LED van, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Gujarat who are associated prising one convenor and two
ing no stone unturned to equipped with EVM live in Gujarat has set its sights on with self-help groups. There co-convenors at both the dis-
conduct a fair and transpar- demonstrations and an au- engaging with approximately are around 3 lakh self-help trict and Block (Tehsil) levels,
ent election. Among the ar- dio-visual system, will tour 30 lakh women across the groups in the state. This will will play a pivotal role in this
ray of measures being tak- polling stations in five a state. be a part of the 'Shakti Van- outreach initiative. Dr. Shrad-
en, an awareness campaign, ssembly constituencies Collaborating with around dana' program of the party," dha Rajput, co-spokesperson
featuring two demonstra- within Vadodara city and 3 lakh self-help groups and stated Rahatkar. for BJP Gujarat, highlighted
tion buses, has been five in the district,” Gore non-governmental organiza- The BJP's goal is to estab- the inclusive nature of the
launched. said. tions (NGOs), the party aims lish direct contact with ap- campaign, stating, "All the fe-
Deputy Mamlatdar and “This outreach aims to to enhance its connection proximately 30 lakh women males associated with the BJP,
clerks from various posts in educate voters on how to with the female electorate, fa- through the Shakti Vandana including women from
the collector's office, recent- use EVMs and encourage cilitating their access to Shakti Vandana workshop chief CR Paatil, delved into grams. campaign in Gujarat. With an elected wings such as MPs,
ly transferred for election maximum voter turnout. women-specific welfare held at the state headquarters, various issues concerning Vijaya Tai Rahatkar, the na- objective to increase the pro- MLAs, counselors, party
duties, are actively con- Zonal officers will accompa- schemes initiated by the Modi 'Shri Kamalam,' on Thursday. women's self-help groups and tional general secretary and portion of women voters, the office bearers, and workers of
tributing to the prepara- ny the van, providing on- government. Attended by women workers NGOs. The workshop served the national convenor for party has directed the Mahila the organization, will partici-
tions. Additionally, 18 nodal the-spot guidance to citi- The groundwork for this and office bearers, the session, as a platform to strategize on Shakti Vandana, emphasized Morcha to coordinate with pate in the local level work-
officers have been appoint- zens,” he said. outreach effort began with a presided over by BJP state the forthcoming outreach pro- the significance of reaching Block Development Officers shops of Shakti Vandana."
Emergency Medicine & Trauma-CCEMAT5” course: Applications invited
HYDERABAD: Applications are invited from eligible candidates of Telangana State
for admission into certificate course in “Emergency Medicine & Trauma-CCEMAT-5 seats
for the year 2024. The candidates are requested to visit website: www.nims.edu.in for
online application, prospectus and also for any updates. The last date submission of
online application is January 25. The hard copy of online application shall be submitted
with supporting documents with detailed prospectus in person or by post (preferably
by Indian Postal Services) so as to reach the Associate Dean, Academic-1, 2nd floor, old
OPD Block, NIMS, Punjagutta, Hyderabad.
HYDERABAD HYDERABAD
INDORE / BHOPAL | FRIDAY| |JANUARY
| FRIDAY JANUARY19,
19, 2024
2024

INVESTMENTS FROM DAVOS POURING IN TS


Surgical Instruments Group Tata Group promises
Holdings Announces
Investment of Rs. 231.5 crore
major new investments,
expansion
G
ouri Sridhara, Man- ufacture general surgical in-
aging Director and struments, precision surgi-

C
Mr. Amar cal instruments used in mi- hief Minister of
Chidipothu, Director of Sur- cro-surgeries, orthopaedic Telangana, Sri Re- Air India to increase
gical Instruments Group power tools, dermatomes vanth Reddy, and Sri
Holdings (SIGH), a leading used in maxo surgery, oph- Natarajan Chandrasekaran, domestic &
medical devices manufac- thalmic instruments and Chairman of Tata Sons, met international
turing company from UK, minimal invasive surgery. during the World Economic
met the Hon’ble Chief Min- In Phase 2, they will ex- Forum Annual Meeting connections
ister and Minister of Indus- pand to manufacturing of 2024 in Davos, Switzerland
tries & IT Minister in Davos. robotic medical devices. and discussed Tata group’s Chief Minister, Sri A
As part of their global ex- SIGH is a well-established ongoing and future Revanth Reddy said on the
pansion and entry into Indi- company, supplying to NHS, business plans for Telan- occasion, “Tata group is a
an market, SIGH announced Ministry of Defence (Army) gana. vital partner and key
its plan to set up a manufac- and private hospitals in the The Tata Sons Group has contributor to state’s
turing facility in Hyderabad United Kingdom. a very large and diversified economic growth. Our
with a potential investment They are headquartered business presence in Telan- government is committed
of INR 231.5 crore over the in Milton Keynes with dedi- gana. to facilitate Tata groups
next 2-3 years. This will in- cated manufacturing facili- Tata Consultancy Servic- investments in different
clude the manufacturing of ties in Turkey and Germany. es (TCS), the tech consulting sectors. We are happy to
several devices which are Over the years SIGH ac- arm of Tata Group, employs partner with TTL to
currently not manufactured quired 11 companies includ- more than 80,000 in Hyder- establish advanced tech
in India and will be a step to- ing popular brands such as abad, making them one of centres in Govt ITIs and
wards affordable healthcare. Osborn & Simmons, Vale- the largest IT employers in welcome TTL to join the
Chief Minister assured plan, Decon sciences, Heinz the state. initiative to set up
the delegation of full Waldrik among others, act- TCS has large plans for dedicated skill universities
support from the state gov- ing as a consolidator for Hyderabad and will contin- in Telangana”.
ernment. prestigious UK brands with- ue to grow over the next few Natarajan Chandrasekaran
In Phase 1, SIGH will man- in the healthcare industry. years. added “Telangana is a
Tata Advanced Systems strategically important
Limited has successfully location for the Tata group.
As a group, we intend to
High-level Talks in Davos Between WTITC Chairman and Swiss Investment Chief grounded multiple joint
ventures in leading global
defence and aerospace com-
expand in Telangana as
much as possible and we
look forward to working

I
n a strategic meeting held ugu-speaking states of Andhra map and establish a robust panies like Boeing, Siko-
in Davos, WTITC Network Pradesh and Telangana. Mak- partnership between Telugu rsky, GE, Lockheed Martin cooperatively with the new
Chairman Sundeep Kumar thala and Wermelinger ex- States and Switzerland. and is committed to expand Government.”
Makthala engaged in a com- plored avenues to foster inter- As WTITC expands its hori- further in this strategic sec- inister for Industries and
prehensive discussion with national collaborations and at- zons onto the global stage, this tor. ITE&C Sri D. Sridhar Babu,
Switzerland's Chief tract investments to the bur- collaboration with Switzer- Tata Technologies Limit- Principal Secretary ITE&C,
Investment Promotion Officer, geoning Telugu business land- land's Chief Investment Pro- ed (TTL) is also partnering I&C Sri Jayesh Ranjan, and
Patrik Wermelinger. The focus scape. motion Officer is a significant with the State government Special Secretary,
of their deliberations was cen- This strategic interaction is step towards creating a plat- to upgrade and transform Investment Promotion, Sri
tered around the upcoming a precursor to an event that form for cross-border partner- Government ITIs as Ad- Vishnu Vardhan Reddy
World Telugu Investment Sum- transcends geographical ships and economic growth. vanced Technology Centres were present during the
mit 2024. boundaries, bringing together The synergy of expertise and to impart long term and meeting.
Scheduled to unfold in the entrepreneurs, investors, and opportunities discussed in short term courses in indus-
enchanting city of Geneva, thought leaders from across Davos is set to resonate at the try 4.0 trades and bridge the
Switzerland, in May 11 & 12, the the globe. The World Telugu In- summit in Geneva, marking a skill gap. centres in 50 Govt ITIs and
summit aspires to showcase vestment Summit 2024 aims to milestone in the global Telugu TTL will be investing also deploy master trainers
global investment opportuni- position the Telugu States on business community's pursuit around Rs 1,500 crore to set for handholding the new
ties within the dynamic Tel- the international economic of excellence. up advanced skilling courses.

No Muslim Representation in Congress MLA ‘Two national


Vivek appears parties worked
Govt, wonders Abid Rasool Khan before ED to defeat KCR in
FPJ BUREAU/HYDERABAD
This stand of the
FPJ BUREAU/HYDERABAD Gajwel’
Abid Rasool Khan, former Chennuru Congress MLA FPJ BUREAU/GAJWEL
Chairman, State Minorities
Governor is to the Vivek Venkataswamy, who is
Commission for Telangana & knowledge of Congress facing allegations in the Former minister T. Harish
Andhra Pradesh and many party and it is hawala and FEMA cases, on Rao today alleged that two na-
Muslim intellectuals have ex- Thursday appeared before tional parties worked togeth-
pressed their disappointment surprising that they the Enforcement Directorate er to defeat former CM KCR
on Muslim not being nomi- chose not to nominate (ED) in the city. in Gajwel assembly con-
nated as an MLC amongst the ED is investigating the stituency. He also alleged that
two candidates nominated by a Muslim in the MLA- transactions of Visakha In- the two parties tried to create
Congress party under the Elected Quota. dustries and MS Vigilance a rift among various castes
MLA-Elected Quota. Securities. A case has been and religions. He said the
In a pressnote here today, registered that Rs.100 crore BRS party workers worked
Abid Rasool Khan said the that they chose not to and they feel let down today”, transactions have taken place hard for the victory of KCR
Congress party indicated that
they are considering to nomi-
nate a Muslim in the "Gover-
nominate a Muslim in the
MLA-Elected Quota. It is a fact
that it is the first instance in
Abid Rasool Khan said.
Minority Declaration
between Visakha Industries
and MS Vigilance Security.
The ED is investigating the
Bhatti holds meeting on budget proposals and ensured his victory in
Gajwel. Rao said he was bow-
ing his head before all the
nor's Quota. On the other hand, the history that an elected Abid Rasool Khan said “it transactions detected during FPJ BUREAU/HYDERABAD tariat here on Thursday. schemes and other operating BRS family members for
the Governor has stated that Government of Telangana or is more than 45 days since the the recent Assembly elections Minister for Revenue, expenses to be implemented their hard work in Gajwel.
she would not be nominating Government of United Congress Government has and a case has been Deputy Chief Minister and Housing and I & PR Ponguleti in the respective departments Addressing at a thanksgiv-
any candidate till the ongoing Andhra Pradesh has no Mus- been formed till today and not registered based on bank Finance Minister Bhatti Srinivas Reddy also took part in the coming financial year. ing meeting of the party
legal matter pending before the lim representation in the a single commitment was giv- transactions worth Rs.8 crore. Vikramarka held a meeting in the meeting and discussed Special Chief Secretary workers held in Gajwel, Har-
High Court is finally disposed Ministry. Telangana has a en by the Congress party un- In November, 2023, ED offi- with officials of Revenue, about the budget proposals on Arvind Kumar, Principal Secre- ish Rao said the Gajwel victo-
off as it is "Sub Judice" population of about 16% Mus- der "Minority Declaration cials conducted searches in Housing I& PR departments behalf of his departments. tary Naveen Mittal, Srinivasara- ry was theirs . He said as
“This stand of the Governor lim as reported and media re- dated November 9, 2023 has Visakha Industries and iden- on the preparation of annual Bhatti Vikramarka has dis- ju, I&PR Special Commissioner many as 154 nominations
is to the knowledge of Con- port suggest that most of the been implemented nor steps tified Vigilance Security budget proposals for the fi- cussed with officials about the Ashok Reddy and other officials were filed against KCR in
gress party and it is surprising Muslims supported Congress were taken to implement it. Services as bogus company. nancial year 2024-25 at Secre- government programmes, attended this meeting. Gajwel and added that 47 re-
mained in fray after the with-
drawal of the nominations.

UBER announces Congress-BJP should explain their secret politics to people: KTR “Some were confused by the
installation of four electronic
voting machines. 18,750 votes
expansion in Hyderabad FPJ BUREAU/HYDERABAD to defeat the BRS party. Con-
gress leader Rahul Gandhi
is seen with Adani at Davos.
This opportunistic,
“The government here
and the Chief Minister are
fil the promises made to the
people of the State. He said
were lost due to this confu-
sion. Another 2,200 votes were
FPJ BUREAU/DAVOS BRS working president KT was saying that both PM degrading politics is done by working together with Adani even after so many days of gone in favour of “road roller
n UBER GREEN LAUNCH: In a Rama Rao today addressed Modi and Adani are one and the Congress party. The Con- on the instructions of the the Congress party coming symbol” that resembled the
Uber, the globally renowned bid to contribute to sustain the preparatory meeting of same. Revanth Reddy gress party is at logger- BJP. What are the reasons for into power, Rythu Bandhu did “car” symbol of BRS. Despite
mobility and SAAS company, able mobility, Uber will the leaders of Mahabubnagar also spoke as Chief heads with it in Delhi. the changed attitude of the not come into the farmer's ac- all these conspiracies, KCR
has announced its ambitious introduce Uber Green, offering Parliament seat. Minister at the na- It should clarify as to Congress party towards it,” counts. won with a majority of 45,000
expansion plans in Hyder- users exclusive access to zero- Speaking on the occasion, tional convention why it is working he asked. Stating that the “Within a few days of the votes,” he said while noting
abad, underscoring the city's emission electric vehicle rides he demanded the rival Con- of the Congress with Adani in Telan- number of promises made by government coming to power, that KCR won for the third
thriving talent pool and pro- n UBER SHUTTLE LAUNCH: gress and BJP parties to ex- party that Prime gana ,” he asked. He the Congress party was exact- many sections of the society time in a row in Gajwel.
business environment. To provide premium, efficient plain about their secret poli- Minister and indus- said when not in pow- ly 420, he said they were re- are unhappy with the Con- Rao said a lot of develop-
This strategic move follows rides on high-capacity vehicles. tics. “Bharatiya Janata Party trialist Adani is the er, the Congress party minding the Cngress party gress party government,” he ment had taken place in Gajwel
a successful meeting between national general secretary same,” he said. called Adani an enemy of about the 420 promises made said, adding that the condi- and criticised that the ruling
Chief Minister A. Revanth Bandi Sanjay himself is call- KTR also said Revanth the country and wondered as by it. He said they were re- tions of standing in line for Congress party had yelled its
Reddy's delegation and Uber's in Hyderabad also resonate ing for the united fight of the Reddy called Adani as a thief. to why it was now working to- minding the Congress party fertilisers by the farmers anger against Gajwel in the re-
leadership team at the World with the Telangana govern- Congress party and the BJP “But the same Revanth Reddy gether with Adani? and CM Revanth Reddy to ful- were back in the State. cent assembly elections.
Economic Forum in Davos. ment's steadfast efforts to fos-
Recognizing Hyderabad as ter growth in the Mobility and
home to their largest tech cen-
ter and engineering hub out-
side the United States,
Uber is set to further
Automotive sector.
The collaborative environ-
ment is anticipated to
attract top-tier talent
Rajendranagar Police Station receives MHA award
deepen its roots by ex- and businesses to Hy- FPJ BUREAU/HYDERABAD Union Home Minister on January 5, 2024
panding into the derabad, establishing
realms of Artificial the city as a hub for Cyberabad Commissioner of
presented best police station award to
Intelligence and Ma- innovation and tech- Police Avinash Mohanty, IPS., Rajendranagar Inspector B. Nagendra Babu at
chine Learning. nological advance- congratulated the police offi-
This expansion ments in the mobility cers of Rajendranagar police
the DG’s conference in Jaipur. The police station
project is expected to industry. station SHO B. Nagrendra was adjudged as the best PS in the country for
generate employment opportu- The company looks for- Babu, ADCP Sadhana Rash-
nities for approximately 1000 ward to contributing to Hy- mi Perumal, IPS, ACP Gan-
2023 by Ministry of Home Affairs.
skilled engineers.(This is the derabad's growth story and gadhar, Admn SI Ramesh for
previous discussion. Please up- creating a positive impact on bagging the ‘Best Police Sta- conference in Jaipur. The po- community engagement, in-
date this numbers during the the local economy. tion’ award. lice station was adjudged as frastructure maintenance,
meeting and update) In addition About Uber “This achievement is a tes- the best PS in the country for and adherence to human
to this groundbreaking expan- Uber is a leading global mo- tament to the dedication and 2023 by Ministry of Home rights guidelines for the
sion, Uber is set to introduce two bility and technology compa- hard work of the entire team Affairs. The police station award.
innovative services in Hyder- ny, committed to making at Rajendranagar Police Sta- was among 17,000 entries re- The selection process in-
abad: These initiatives reflect transportation accessible and tion,” said CP Cyberabad and ceived by the MHA from volved rigorous evaluation
Uber and Telangana’s dedica- convenient for everyone. congratulated Inspector Na- across the country for the through the Crime and Crim-
tion to environmental responsi- With a presence in cities gendra Babu on receiving the award. inal Tracking Network Sys-
bility and aligns with global ef- around the world, Uber con- top honour. The Union Home Ministry tem (CCTNS). As many as 75
forts towards a greener future. tinues to innovate and drive “Their commitment to serv- takes into account various pa- police stations were shortlist-
Uber's expansion and the positive changes in the way ing the community and up- tion to all.” The CP said. January 5, 2024 presented Rajendranagar Inspector B. rameters like crime detection ed out of thousands of en-
introduction of these services people move, work, and live. holding the law is an inspira- Union Home Minister on best police station award to Nagendra Babu at the DG’s rate, investigation quality, tries.
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Disregarding ecology, a showpiece for the elite
project but is largely or exclusively already among the top commercial the city’s northern and eastern languish in the hangover of the
meant for private cars, it has been activities, and increasing areas of sides, where the MTHL now post-Independence decades of the
Mumbai
Pakistani terror Naama
sold as the road to ease mobility
but only for a fraction of Mumbai’s
nearly 10 million daily commuters,
it is supposed to bring the two
Mumbai’s verdant landscape were
being claimed for it in the name of
commerce.
Environmental concerns had be-
begins. In the MMR, the reduction
of forests was between 5% and 7%
till 2011 while population growth
was an explosive 197% between
1950s and 60s when master plans,
in the great American tradition,
gave primacy to economy and espe-
cially to private cars.
links under attack ÷Smruti Koppikar
cities closer with unprecedented
short travel time but, of course, it
makes the commute from the pro-
gun to play out on the national stage
— Chipko Andolan and Silent Val-
ley protest, to name two — but had
1971 and 2011.
What infrastructure projects like
the MTHL do is drive further ur-
The notion of nature-based city
planning, a powerful idea increas-
ingly embraced by cities world-

T
hose familiar with Pakistan understand all too well

T
he past few days have seen un- posed international airport to yet to become major determinants banisation which comes at the cost wide, is not new here but it is yet to
how it has employed terrorism as a part of its state bridled cheer and optimism in south Mumbai faster and seamless. in people’s daily lives as they do of natural ecology and encourage be accepted as a powerful driving
policy, using it against India and Afghanistan for the city as the 21.8-kilometre And, it has been flaunted as envi- now with intense rainfall spells and private transport which has force in the making of cities. This
six-lane bridge over water, connect- ronmentally-friendly when in fact hotter summers. Taming the city’s proved substantially harmful to would mean reviewing the econo-
decades. Whenever a terrorist attack occurs globally, it of-
ing south Mumbai via Sewri to Navi it raises the stakes against both natural topography and ecology in the environment. But this link is my-over-ecology planning frame-
ten has a connection to Pakistan, either overt or covert. Mumbai, was thrown open in a Mumbai and Navi Mumbai on the the service of commerce did not not the only one. A slew of projects work that continues to prevail and
Few were aware that even an Islamic nation like Iran has grand ceremony. Conversations and ecological front. make headlines or cause major dis- that give primacy to private trans- shifting it, tectonically, to a more
been a victim of Pakistan's use of terror to advance its for- arguments, including by Prime Min- The idea of a trans harbour link comfort except among committed port over the existing safe and reli- inclusive ecology-driven one. This
eign policy. This realisation came to light on Wednesday ister Narendra Modi who inaugurat- is decades old and, some would ar- environmentalists who, in any able public transport systems pret- does not spell good news for wealth
ed it before presenting the spectacle gue, necessary infrastructure be- and profits. And so Mumbai-MMR
when Iran, deeming enough was enough, struck against of his grand walk on the bridge, have tween cities that are separated by Nothing brings out the crafty packaging of large continues to trundle along the old
Jaish al-Adl, a separatist group operating in a largely un- been about how this Mumbai Trans geography but connected in every path of master planning cities in a
governed area bordering Iran, which Tehran claims has Harbour Link (MTHL) was the new other way. In the 1970s, when Navi
infrastructure projects as much as the MTHL does manner disconnected from their
been a source of instability. Jaish al-Adl is designated as a dawn in the city’s infrastructure. Mumbai was planned by the trio of natural ecology.
The MTHL has been variously la- architects Charles Correa and case, were seen as dispensable voic- ty much follow the same route. The Where and how the MTHL fits
foreign terrorist organisation by the US. The Sunni mili-
belled as “a new epoch of infra- Pravina Mehta with engineer-plan- es in the city chorus. coastal road is a prime example of into the larger urban framework
tant group operates along Iran's porous border with Pak- structural future”, “an ner Shirish Patel to decongest the The city was green. More than this trend. Also flaunted as an engi- for MMR is yet unclear but it is pos-
istan and it recently attacked a police station in Iran, re- engineering marvel” which “con- burgeoning Bombay, it was a dif- 35% of Mumbai, in the 1970s, was neering marvel which will reduce sible to offer an educated guess: it
sulting in the deaths of 11 people. nects millions” and furthered “the ferent world altogether. The notion lush tree cover while 34% of the the travel time between south makes the commute faster for pri-
As India's external affairs ministry spokesman men- ease of mobility of citizens”. It will of the Mumbai metropolitan MMR was natural ecology; forests Mumbai and the western suburbs, vate car owners and users between
reduce travel time to the Nhava region which encompassed cities, accounted for 21% of its total land it has another less-favourable de- key points, one of which is south
tioned, every country has the right to defend its existence. Sheva area in Navi Mumbai from towns and villages was being surface of 4,427 square kilometres scription. The Assessment Report Mumbai and, the other, an emerg-
Iran, in response to Jaish al-Adl's operations, took action the present 1.5 hours to barely 20 shaped; the Mumbai Metropolitan with mangroves and water bodies 6 of the Intergovernmental Panel ing land market in Navi Mumbai
against the locations from which the group operates. Un- minutes, the makers have prom- Region Development Authority such as saltpans, marshes and on Climate Change (IPCC) of the in the light of the new
fortunately, two children were killed, as claimed by Pak- ised. Promptly christened as Atal was set up only in 1975. mudflats another 13%. It seemed, United Nations, which deliberates international airport. The MTHL
Setu, after the late Prime Minister The plan to integrate these cities then, as if the juggernaut of econo- on climate issues around the is hardly meant for the average
istan, and three others were injured. Wednesday's attack
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the bridge and towns across harbours and my and commerce could just go on world, called the coastal road a Mumbai commuter given its steep
should be viewed as an act of desperation by Iran. Instead has cost a staggering Rs 17,840 creeks into an urban agglomerate and on without a care for the eco- piece of “maladaptive infrastruc- daily and monthly toll rates. It is
of addressing Iranian concerns over Pakistan's failure to crore. It has been touted as an “en- whole was yet to be committed to logical context it was in. ture” as climate threat looms large the archetypal showpiece that
control the terrorist organisation, Islamabad launched a vironmentally friendly design” paper in government offices. Mum- Mumbai and MMR of 2024 are over Mumbai. serves the prevailing political and
fiercer counterattack, striking two locations around the too, ticking off the box that many bai was basking in the glory of hav- starkly different. An IIT-Kharag- Why do planners still ignore ecol- financial elite. But then that’s not
are worried about in the era of cli- ing land-filled the sea once again pur study published five years ago, ogy in urban planning and design? new in Mumbai, is it?
border city of Saravan and killing nine people. A rogue mate change. and created Nariman Point which, before the latest major assault on Why do governments behave as if
state cannot be expected to behave appropriately, and this Nothing brings out the crafty for many decades, would be the the ecology began, showed that the ecology did not, and will not, mat- Smruti Koppikar is a senior journalist
is evident in Pakistan's insensitive leadership, oblivious to packaging of large infrastructure icon of India’s growing economy city’s tree cover had declined ter to the well-being of the city or who writes extensively on cities,
the potential for the situation to spiral out of control and projects as much as the MTHL and commerce. The city itself was alarmingly from 35% to 13%; in the the region? The answers are not development, gender, and the media.
destabilise peace in the region. Iran has its own stake in does. The advertising copy about in the growth phase with in-migra- process of urbanisation, the city hard to find but, nevertheless, dis- She is the Founder Editor of the award-
the bridge is important; what it tion yet to touch the worrying had lost 60% of its total vegetation concerting. The urban planning winning online journal ‘Question of
the conflicts in Gaza, risking both nations getting caught does not say is even more so — the highs that it did till after the turn of and 65% of its water bodies. The ur- paradigm in Mumbai, as in other Cities’
in the crossfire. Incidentally, before attacking Pakistan, bridge has been hyped as a public the century. But construction was banisation was the most dense in cities across India, continues to
Iran initiated an offensive against Iraq and Syria.
Surprisingly, both Pakistan and Iran have close ties with
China, which has called for a cessation of hostilities. From
their statements, it is clear that neither side intends to flex
their muscles for an extended period, as it could prove
counterproductive. The recent events should open the
world's eyes to the strong nexus between the state of Pak-
How sus are bosses who help fired staff get new jobs?
ally thought better of leaving the dite his cause and certainly not go- and reach out to them. At higher company may unwittingly be invit-
istan and terrorist outfits. These groups infiltrate Indian fired employees to fend for them- ing to harm it. Yet, some prickly levels, headhunters too may lap up ing unnecessary attention much to
territory, attack military and civilian posts, and ruthlessly
target innocents. Terrorists recognise no religion, sparing
Rational selves by “uploading” the resume
of the fired employee with evident
fired employees may not like the
patronising act of unsolicited reha-
such uploaded resumes because
poaching too involves effort and
its detriment. Competitors are
bound to join the party and make
not even those they consider "brothers” as underscored by
the tit-for-tat policy.
Analysis — albeit tacit — approval of his ca-
pabilities and skill. This may
bilitation.
And there is also the eyeballs fac-
uploaded resumes are manna from
heaven for them.
things difficult for the beleaguered
company. Not that the grapevine is
smack of running with the hare tor. A resume uploaded by the fir- What exactly then is the true mo- not going to get wind of the state of
÷ S Murlidharan and hunting with the hounds but ing employer is arguably going to tivation for the seemingly humani- affairs of the company in dire
Sachin, real & fake deep down it is an attempt to ac- catch more eyeballs than the one tarian gesture on the part of the fir- straits but admitting it oneself is a

H
iring and firing are the two quire a human face on the part of uploaded by the employee himself ing employers? To be sure, it different thing.
sides of the employment heartless capitalists. or herself, given the fact employers makes parting a little less painful Listed companies are more keen-

C
ricketer Sachin Tendulkar finds himself ensnared
coin in the USA. Which is Some of the fired employees, con- are by and large perceived to be Go- but at the same time the market is ly watched both by the competition
in a technological tempest. Recently, he starred in
why except perhaps in government fident of finding another job sooner and the investors and market oper-
a viral video promoting an online gaming app, employment, employees in general rather than later, may even go the ators. So, uploaded resumes or not
claiming his daughter Sara earns Rs 2 lakh daily through do not lose sleep over switching extent of stopping the patronising A resume uploaded by the firing employer is arguably the firing company’s difficulties
this virtual venture. He was as surprised as many of his jobs with nonchalance. Serial
CEOs is the phenomenon in the
or condescending employer from
wearing the garb of self-anointed
going to catch more eyeballs than the one uploaded by would in any case be a subject of
salacious and malicious market
fans were when they saw the fake video. It turned out that the employee himself or herself
USA where even honchos become rehabilitators, especially given the gossip. And BTW if the fired em-
snippets from Sachin’s 50th birthday interview were inge- CEOs of five or more companies in fact there is no stigma attached to ployees are sitting on an egg nest in
niously tweaked to endorse the gaming app, placing him their relatively short employment being fired except when it is due to the form of shares under the Em-
among celebrities plagued by deepfake scandals. career before donning the robes of fraud or some financial misde- liaths and employees the poor bound to sit up and take notice if ployees’ Stock Options Scheme
The issue extends beyond personal embarrassment, as benevolent angel investors or part meanour. After all, no employer Davids. Let us contextualise it in the firing employer is a listed com- (ESOP) with vesting period some
of the private equity firms. The has the divine right to unilaterally the Indian context albeit hypothet- pany. For, it is bound to wonder if distance away, there is going to be
morphed content, often of a salacious nature, haunts
short point is both employers and decide to rehabilitate, as it were, ically given the fact this develop- the company is in trouble. Bears a double whammy for them---loss of
celebrities, especially women. With 96% of these fake employees in the US do not wear the employee he has fired. But such ment in the US has not caught on in make a meal out of any hint of trou- job for the nonce and along with it
videos being pornographic, technology seems to wield its loyalty and lifetime employment uploading cannot be resented by India though it would most certain- ble. So, in a way what the firing loss of shares that could have given
powers for less-than-honourable pursuits. The larger con- on their sleeves. The idea of loyalty the employees fired. In fact, it ly in due course catch on as experi- companies do is a bit of self-flagel- them handsome capital gains.
cern arises: are our regulatory systems equipped to and lifetime employment is might even do a power of good to ence shows Indian corporates are lation bordering on digging their Net net, the uploading of resumes
uniquely Japanese. US companies their future as the potential new quick to latch onto American prac- own graves. Be that as it may. may at the end of the day turn out
grapple with the dark side of technology? The Information are so CEO-driven and -obsessed employer is not going to be nega- tices, good, bad or indifferent. Sup- Of course, if the entire sector is in to be a cosmetic or empty gesture,
Technology Act of 2000 appears archaic in the face of deep- that not only do the CEOs take a tively predisposed towards them as pose, Infosys fires a large number trouble due to geo-economic situa- one that is superficial in terms of
fake evolution, lacking provisions to address emerging disproportionate share of the the implicit thumbs up to their ca- of employees and uploads the re- tion or otherwise, it does not empathy for the fired employees.
challenges. Our legal system struggles to keep pace with salary pie but also instigate viscer- pabilities by the firing employer is- sumes of 50% of those having the matter much as rehabilitation
al changes in the staff by firing the n’t anything to scoff at. Further- mortification of being fired, such within the same sector is well nigh S Murlidharan is a freelance columnist
the rapid expansion of cybercrime, resulting in many
existing ones and bringing in their more, the evident thumbs-up or ap- employees may breathe easy and impossible but if the poor showing and writes on economics, business,
cases going unresolved and unreported. own favorites. Be that as it may. proval of the fired employee by the take comfort from the fact that is not universal across the sector legal and taxation issues
Sachin, familiar with the pitfalls of cyber deception, has US employers of late have gener- employer is going to help and expe- Wipro or TCS might take notice but company-specific, the
filed a second FIR, underscoring the inadequacy of
existing governance structures. Mumbai Police's futile at-
tempts to nab the culprits emphasise the uphill battle faced Sri Rama – king LETTERS Awaiting Ram Rajya Ram Rajya. The mere presence of a grand
by authorities in navigating the intricate world of cyber-
crime. While India holds immense potential in the AI of this land TO THE EDITOR I am a Hindu by birth. Like millions of my
fellow Hindus, I too am waiting for Lord
Ram to be consecrated in the sanctum
idol in a grand temple is not going to
establish Ram Rajya in our country.
Avinash Godboley, Dewas
ecosystem, the surge in cybercrime demands urgent atten- — Swami Brahmavidananda Saraswati Thinking ahead on sanctorum at Ayodhya. However, this by
itself is not going to usher in Ram Rajya in Merchandise trade deficit
tion. The recent NCRB report, showcasing a 24.4% renewable energy
I
n a few days, we will see vaku dynasty with ancient our country. Not being a holy seer, a
increase in cybercrime, is a call to action for the govern-
ment. As investments in AI applications soar, fortifying
regulatory frameworks and infrastructure becomes im-
the prana pratishtha of
Shri Rama in Ayodhya,
which most Hindus in this
kings like Dilipa, Bharata,
Dasharatha, each one of
them a colossal figure, un-
A s a developing country, India's
leadership role in sustainable
energy and water security has touched
philosopher, or one who has any
knowledge of Hindu mythology, sacred lore
and legends, I am satisfied in calling /
India’s merchandise trade deficit declined
to $19.8 billion in December from $23.14
billion recorded in the same month
perative. country have been waiting fortunately not studied a new high. State-of-the-art technology defining myself as a common(est) citizen of previous year due to slump in imports, as
for, for the last 500 years. about in our history books. is taking shape and the world's this great land; an Aam Aadmi, if you per official data. However, services exports
For the devout Hindus, To acknowledge the kings of biggest Hybrid Renewable Park at please. To me, Ram Rajya will arrive, not declined to $27.88 billion in December
INDIA 75 YEARS AGO Rama is an avatar of Vishnu the land is important even if Dhordo (Bhuj) Kutch is one such step just for me, but for my brothers of all other 2023 from $31.19 billion in the same
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JANUARY 19, 1949 and hence Bhagwan him- one does not want to recog- in the right direction. Energy access, denominations, if month previous year. Its main reason may
self. There is no other way a nise him as Bhagavan and if energy efficiency, energy sustainability * we have a corruption-free government be decline in imports.
Hindu looks at Rama. He is your religion does not allow and energy security: This is the path * quality education and medical care is Ibne Farooq
deeply revered and wor- it. Acknowledge the king to make our country self-sufficient in available at a reasonable cost
shipped. Once the Prana who threw out the asuras solar energy. Solar capacity has increased * the justice delivery system is fair, efficient, New highs for aviation
Pratishtha is done, there who were inimical to this sharply in recent years, but rooftop affordable and transparent
will be elaborate, ritualistic
worship as well, at least
three times a day as in
land, who also destroyed the
headquarters and handed
over the kingdom of
solar needs a policy boost. India’s
renewables transition has so far
been a success story, with the share
* an application to any government
department is (at least) acknowledged and
a time frame given for the redressal of the
F rom meals being eaten on the tarmac,
passengers made to wait for hours in an
aerobridge, to being locked up on a flight
other temples too. Sri Lanka to more of renewables capacity increasing problem(s) in question toilet, we are touching new heights — I
But, one may ask, dharmika people up- sharply in recent years. Rooftop solar * there is a total ban on loudspeakers at meant lows, in aviation!
is it right for the holding the uni- installation is decentralised, it religious as well as other places Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee
government to get versal value value empowers ordinary people and * our leaders follow what they preach
involved in it? structure. So, communities, and does not require land * governance at all levels is transparent, Dear reader,
Is it right for
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ans who do not belong to the Dharma, who was will- CK Subramaniam first baby steps to the concept of realising
Hinduism? If they do not ing to sacrifice his family,
want to accept Rama as his personal life, everything MIKA’S MATRIX
Bhagawan, no problems. at the altar of a dharmic
They do not have to. rule. Rama rajya describes
The government is getting all people having plenty. Sri
involved in a minimalist Rama can be an ideal for the
way though. The main pro- government of today and
gramme is by the Sri Ram the future. Not to do so
Janmabhoomi Teertha would be rejecting our his-
Kshetra Trust, the Vishva torical and cultural her-
Hindu Parishad, Ramanan- itage, which would be very
di ashram and others. The unfortunate.
prime minister will be
STAGE SET FOR DELHI CONFERENCE going there as he describes
himself as Sakshi.
The writer is the founder of
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New Delhi, January 18. The main task of the Delhi Conference This is important because can write to him at
of Asian nations, commencing on January 20, it is believed, will Sri Rama was also a histori- [email protected]
be to create an atmosphere which will compel the Netherlands cal figure, from the Iksh-
government to relinquish their hold on Indonesia.
Spain replaces term 'handicapped' with 'persons with a disability'
Madrid: Spain's Parliament voted on Thursday to amend the
country's constitution for the third time in its history,
removing the term "handicapped" and replacing it with
"persons with a disability." The change has long been a
demand of people with disabilities in Spain. The amendment
to Article 49 also added that "public administrations will
pursue policies that guarantee the complete autonomy and
social inclusion of people with disabilities."
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more missiles at
talks on nuclear
arms control
Moscow: Russia's top diplomat
on Thursday dismissed a US
as 60K overwhelm few docs: UN Houthi sites in Yemen
AP / WASHINGTON ment posted on X late
proposal to resume a dialogue
on nuclear arms control, saying
it's impossible while
AP / UNITED NATIONS

Palestinians are dying every


Unclear if medicines The US military fired anoth-
er wave of ship- and subma-
Wednesday.
"These missiles on launch
rails presented an imminent
Washington offers military
support to Ukraine. Speaking at
his annual news conference,
day in Gaza's overwhelmed re-
maining hospitals which can't
deal with the tens of thou-
reached hostages rine-launch missile strikes
against Houthi-controlled
sites Wednesday, US Central
threat to merchant vessels
and US Navy ships in the re-
gion and could have been

T
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sands people hurt in Israeli's here was meanwhile coastal territory's 2.3 million Command said, marking the fired at any time, prompting
accused the West of fuelling military offensive, a UN health no word on whether people have fled their homes, fourth time in days it has di- US forces to exercise their in-
global security risks by emergency expert said Wed- medicines that entered and the United Nations says a rectly targeted the group in herent right and obligation to
encouraging Ukraine to ramp nesday, while a doctor with the the territory on Wednesday as quarter of the population is Yemen as violence that ignit- defend themselves."
up strikes on Russian territory International Rescue Commit- part of a deal brokered by starving. ed in the wake of the Israel-
and warned that Moscow will tee called the situation in France and Qatar had been Hundreds of thousands Hamas war continues to spill Global terrorist: US
achieve its goals in the conflict Gaza's hospitals the most ex- distributed to dozens hostages have heeded Israeli evacua- over in the Middle East. The United States has an-
despite Western assistance for treme she had ever seen. with chronic illnesses who are tion orders and packed into The strikes were launched nounced the designation of
Kyiv. Commenting on a US The two health profession- being held by Hamas. southern Gaza, where shel- from the Red Sea and hit 14 Ansarallah, also known as
proposal to resume contacts in als, who recently left Gaza af- Palestinians inspect damaged graves following an Israeli tank raid More than 100 days after ters run by the United Na- missiles that the command the Houthis, as a Specially
the sphere of nuclear arms ter weeks working in hospi- over a cemetery in Khan Younis refugee camp on Wednesday– AP/PTI Hamas triggered the war tions are overflowing and deemed "imminent threat." Designated Global Terrorist
control, Lavrov described it as tals there, described over- with its October 7 attack, Is- massive tent camps have The strikes followed an offi- in response to their continu-
"unacceptable," saying that whelmed doctors trying to the hospitals" as the health Casey said, most with life- rael continues to wage one gone up. cial announcement Wed- ing threats and attacks.
Moscow has put forward its save the lives of thousands of system collapsed day by day. threatening injuries, and of the deadliest and most But Israel has continued to nesday that the US has put Following the rebels' at-
stance in a diplomatic letter last wounded people amid col- Al-Shifa Hospital, once there were "so many patients destructive military cam- strike what it says are mili- the Houthis back on its list of tacks on ships in the Red Sea,
month. lapsing hospitals that have Gaza's leading hospital with on the floor you could barely paigns in recent history, tant targets in all parts of specially designated global the US started strikes on
turned into impromptu 700 beds, has been reduced to move without stepping on with the goal of dis- Gaza, often killing women terrorists. The sanctions that Houthi targets in Yemen on
France ramps up refugee camps.
The World Health Organi-
treating only emergency
trauma victims, and is filled
somebody's hands or feet."
The Health Ministry in
mantling the militant group
that has ruled Gaza since
and children.
Dr Talat Barhoum at
come with the formal desig-
nation are meant to sever vi-
Wednesday, prompting Wash-
ington to relist the group as
weapons production zation's Sean Casey, who left with thousands of people Hamas-run Gaza estimates 2007 and returning scores Rafah's el-Najjar Hospital olent extremist groups from "specially designated global
Paris: French manufacturers Gaza recently after five who have fled their homes that 60,000 people have been of captives. The war has confirmed the death toll from their sources of financing. terrorists." Since November,
have reduced the weeks of trying to get more and are now living in operat- wounded, with hundreds stoked tensions across the the strike in Rafah and said "Forces conducted strikes the organisation with ties to
manufacturing times for some staff and supplies to the ter- ing rooms, corridors and more wounded per day. region, threatening to ignite dozens more were wounded. on 14 Iran-backed Houthi Iran has been carrying out at-
of the weapons systems they ritory's 16 partially function- stairs, he said. Israel declared war against other conflicts. Associated Press footage missiles that were loaded to tacks that have hampered
supply to Ukraine by half or ing hospitals, told a UN news "Literally five or six doc- Hamas following its surprise More than 24,000 Palestini- from the hospital showed rel- be fired in Houthi controlled marine trade between Asia
more, as France increasingly conference that he saw "a re- tors or nurses" are seeing attacks into the country's ans have been killed, some 85 atives weeping over the bod- areas in Yemen," Central and Europe, reported Al
switches away from its previous ally horrifying situation in hundreds of patients a day, south on October 7. per cent of the narrow ies of loved ones. Command said in a state- Jazeera.
policy of dipping into its own
military stocks to support the
EU Parl adopts
war effort against Russia's
invasion, France's defence
minister said in an interview resolution for US teacher's aide admits to having ‘I’m innocent’, says PIO Arnold held
over EU tax for
sex with ‘numerous’ teenage boys Singapore ex-minister
published on Thursday. "The
logic of ceding materiel taken
from the armies' stocks is
permanent luxury watch
reaching its end," the minister,
Sébastien Lecornu, said in the
Gaza ceasefire AGENCIES / KENTUCKY dren grew up together. "These
PTI / SINGAPORE name," the former minister
said in a statement on Thurs-
AGENCIES / MUNICH

interview with Le Parisien. AP / BRUSSELS boys are not aware of the Singapore's Indian-origin for- day, rejecting all allegations Arnold Schwarzenegger
A former teacher's aide has laws that protect them and mer transport minister S against him. was detained at a German
Relief for Sunak as European lawmakers on
Thursday adopted a resolu-
admitted in federal court to
having "numerous" sexual re-
would not come forward be-
cause they thought they
Iswaran, who has resigned
from the ruling party after be-
Iswaran, who earlier in the
day, resigned from the ruling
airport for allegedly failing
to de-
Rwanda bill cleared tion calling for a permanent lationships with teenage boys would be in trouble," the ing charged with multiple of- People's Action Party (PAP) clare a
London: Rishi Sunak has ceasefire in Israel's war while working at an elemen- mother said. Her son report- fences, on Thursday said he and announced stepping luxury
succeeded in getting his key against Hamas, on the condi- tary school in Kentucky, US. edly told her that the 38-year- was "innocent" and rejected down as a Member of Parlia- watch
Rwanda bill through the House tion that the Palestinian mili- According to the New York old brought them alcohol 3 to all graft allegations against ment, said that he did that he was
of Commons after a Tory tant group in Gaza be dis- Post, Ellen Phillips, 38, Faces life term for rape 4 times. "I can't wrap my him. "even without being asked to plan-
rebellion failed to materialise. mantled and that all hostages pleaded guilty on Friday to at- 15-year-old minor to engage mind around the extent of Earlier in the day, Iswaran, do so". ning to
The bill, which aims to stop it holds be released. tempted online enticement of in sexual activity. In this con- what she's done," she said. 61, was handed an array of "I resigned as Cabinet Min- auction
legal challenges against The conflict has divided a minor to engage in sexual versation, Phillips messaged Ellen Phillips was arrested charges, the bulk of which ister, Member of Parliament for
ministers' plans to send asylum European Union countries conduct. Her victims were the victim using Facebook in April 2023 when two mi- was for receiving items worth and as a member of the Peo- charity.
seekers to Rwanda, was and political groups at the boys between the ages of 14 and repeatedly attempted to nors came forward and said hundreds of thousands of ple's Action Party because I The
approved by 320 votes to 276 legislature, and reaching a and 16. She confessed before get the victim to sneak out of she had raped them on three dollars from billionaire hote- believe it was the right thing Hollywood actor was held for
votes. Dozens of Tories consensus on the wording of the judge that she would his house for sexual activity," separate occasions. lier Ong Beng Seng, mainly to do," Iswaran was quoted as three hours at Munich air-
thought the bill was flawed the resolution was not an sometimes have sex with mul- the statement added. She now faces a minimum relating to the Singapore F1 saying by Channel News port on Wednesday.
and had threatened to rebel easy task. tiple boys at the same time. It was noted that when the of 10 years and a maximum race, The Straits Times news- Asia. In his resignation letter An investigation for al-
but in the end, only 11 voted The original text under- "Phillips would communi- boy told her that he could not of life in prison. State prose- paper reported. to Prime Minister Lee Hsien leged tax evasion was
against it. The bill now goes to lined the need for a perma- cate with the victims via leave, she offered him alcohol cutors will consider dropping He pleaded not guilty to 27 Loong, dated January 16, launched as the watch was
the House of Lords where it will nent ceasefire. It was adopted Snapchat, Facebook, or text and oral sex if he could sneak charges as a result of Phillips' charges - two of corruption Iswaran rejected the various intended to be sold within
face stiff opposition. Sunak after an amendment tabled messaging and, in many in- out. It also said that the 38- federal guilty plea. under the Prevention of Cor- offences the Corrupt Prac- the European Union (EU).
argues that deporting some by conservative lawmakers stances, would meet the vic- year-old offered the victim ex- "The U.S. Attorney's Office ruption Act, one of obstruct- tices Investigation Bureau According to EU rules,
asylum seekers to Rwanda will was passed, insisting that tims for the purpose of en- cuses that he could tell his prosecuted this case as part of ing justice and 24 of receiving charged him with. anyone arriving with "cash
be a deterrent to migrants Hamas needed to be disman- gaging in sexual activity," a mother as to why he had to Project Safe Childhood, a na- gratification as a public ser- "I reject the allegations and or certain valuable items"
seeking to get to the UK by tled for a ceasefire to happen statement from federal prose- leave the house. tionwide initiative launched vant under the Penal Code. He will now focus on clearing my over €10,000 (£8,580) must de-
crossing the Channel in small and calling for the cutors read. Speaking to Fox 56, one of in 2006 by the Department of told the court he intends to name. Given the circum- clare it.
boats, but Labour has labelled immediate and uncondition- She also "specifically ad- the victims' mothers said that Justice to combat the growing claim trial. stances, I feel it is right for me However, Schwarzenegger
the plan an expensive al release of all remaining mitted that on December 20, she went to high school with epidemic of child sexual "I am innocent and will to resign from Cabinet," the was not asked to fill out a dec-
"gimmick". hostages. 2022, she attempted to entice a Phillips and that their chil- abuse," the statement said. now focus on clearing my letter said. laration form.

Crossword # 1021 YOUR DAY By Vinayak Vishwas Karandikar


Across
1 Smaller picture (5)
ARIES: Today is the day
for studying and
LIBRA: You must pay
attention to your
Traffic through Panama FB, INSTAGRAM MOST
4 Kidnaps (7)
8 Free (3,4) enjoying family life.
Expect expenditure on
physical fitness. Expect
expenditure for Canal is being slashed INVASIVE: REPORT
9 A prime number IANS / SAN FRANCISCO and are the only two to do so,"
(5) beauty products or luxurious items. premiums. People in insurance or AP / PANAMA CITY ity for international shipping they added.
10Peer or be nosey People in automobile dealerships maintenance will benefit. Married and raising concerns about Meta-owned Facebook and Facebook and Instagram
(3) will get success. Ill health of spouse people may experience ups and A severe drought that began its affect on global trade. Instagram are the two most used seven of the 32 user data
12Little devils ! (4) may be indicated. Diabetic people downs, so avoid disputes. Physical last year has forced authori- On Wednesday, Panama privacy-invasive apps out points, including name, phys-
15Coagulate (4) should avoid eating sweets. stress or injury is indicated. ties to slash ship crossings by Canal Administrator Ricau- there, a new report has re- ical address, and phone num-
16Nervously (6)
36 per cent in the Panama rte Vásquez said they would vealed. ber -- for tracking.
17Pack (4) TAURUS: It is a day for SCORPIO: It’s a day to
19Dog breed: Great Canal, one of the world's cut daily ship crossings to 24, The cybersecurity compa- The remaining were con-
entertainment and study, travel and most important trade routes. after already gradually slash- ny Surfshark conducted re- nected to user identity but
___ (4) enjoyment. Expect entertain. You may
21Singer Warwick The new cuts announced ing crossings last year from search analysing 100 popular not used for tracking, the re-
(6) expenditure on medical invest in luxury Wednesday by authorities in 38 a day in normal times. apps, and they discovered port noted.
22Assess (4) bills and travel. People in fields like products. People in fields like art and Panama are set to deal an Vasquez added that in the that Facebook and Instagram Although X (formerly
23Feline mewers (4) advertisement and entertainment entertainment will be benefited. even greater economic blow first quarter of the fiscal year were the most "data-hungry" Twitter) gathered less user
25Lock opener (3) will be benefited. Married people Married or love life will be romantic. than previously expected. the passageway saw 20 per of all. It ranked apps accord- data, it was the least
28Solder together ? may have some family issues. Some Some of you may suffer from eye Canal administrators now cent less cargo and 791 fewer ing to 32 criteria that are in- reluctant to share it with out-
(5) of you may have eye problems. problem. estimate that dipping water ships than the same period cluded in Apple's privacy pol- side parties.
(4) 20Put in bondage levels could cost them be- the year before. icy, such as payment infor- Nearly half of the 22 data
29Swedish city (7)
4 Over or above (4) (7) tween $500 mn and $700 mn in It was a "significant reduc- mation, browsing history, pieces it gathered and associ-
30Auxiliary wager
5 Obligation (4) 22Picture puzzle (5) GEMINI: Today is the SAGITTARIUS: Today is
(4,3) day to enjoy. a day of gains and 2024, compared to previous tion", Vasquez said. But he and exact location. ated with individuals were
6 Petals collectively 24___ ale : water estimates of $200 mn. said that more "efficient" wa- "Since Instagram and used for tracking.
31Follow (5) Expenditure is likely for losses so be careful.
(7) for drinking ? (5)
One of the most severe ter management and a jump Facebook are products of Overall, 10 social media
Down
7 Sugary flavor (5) 25Pavement edge business and luxury Expect expenditure for
droughts to ever hit the Cen- in rainfall in Nov has at least Meta Platforms, it's no sur- and messaging applications
11Soften (6) (4) items. People in arts and health or medical treatment. Interior
1 Insinuates or tral American nation has enabled them to ensure that prise these two apps collect were included in the re-
13To stitch (3) 26Mongolian tent entertainment may get new decorators and entertainers will get
suggests (7) stirred chaos in the 50-mile water levels are high enough and handle data the same search, and it was discovered
14Start a fire (6) (4) opportunities.Enjoyment or a tour success. Relationships may see some
2 Pry (5) maritime route, causing a for 24 ships to pass daily until way," the researchers said. that these apps collected
18External (7) 27Church recess (4)
3 Its between a
19Nov. follower (3)
with family is indicated. Some twists and turns, so avoid disputes. traffic jam of boats, casting the end of April, start of the "Both apps collect all 32 more user data than the aver-
gallop and a walk people may suffer from eye Some people may suffer from doubts on the canal's reliabil- next rainy season. data points defined by Apple age amount.
24 Adams, 25 Kerb, 26 Yurt, 27 Apse. Solution problems. stomach pain.
11 Relent, 13 Sew, 14 Ignite, 18 Outward, 19 Dec, 20 Enslave, 22 Rebus, NORTH KOREA PUNISHES TEENS
Down: 1 Implies, 2 Snoop, 3 Trot, 4 Atop, 5 Duty, 6 Corolla, 7 Sweet, CANCER: It is a good CAPRICORN: Support
28 Braze, 29 Uppsala, 30 Side bet, 31 Ensue.
15 Clot, 16 Edgily, 17 Stow, 19 Dane, 21 Dionne, 22 Rate, 23 Cats, 25 Key,
Across: Across: 1 Inset, 4 Abducts, 8 Pro bono, 9 Three, 10 Pry, 12 Imps,
day for students and
teachers. Those who
are appearing for
from life partner or
business partner is
indicated. Expect
12 years hard labour for watching K-drama
exams will be successful. Expect expenditure on business, children and AGENCIES / SEOUL portedly been distributed in ment punishable by death.
expenditure for education. People in entertainment. People in arts and North Korea for ideology ed- A defector previously told
FPJ - SUDOKU - 23 Level: Very easy art or architecture will do well. You entertainment will do well. Married Rare footage obtained by ucation and to warn citizens the BBC that he was forced to
BBC Korean shows North not to watch "decadent watch a 22-year-old man shot
will enjoy decorating your house. and love life will be romantic. Time to Korea publicly sentencing recordings". to death. He said the man was
Today is a healthy day. see movies or party. two teenage boys to 12 years The video includes a nar- accused of listening to South
LEO: Today is the day to AQUARIUS: A good day of hard labour for watching rator who is repeating state Korean music and had
travel and enjoy. Expect for students and K-dramas. propaganda. "The rotten pup- shared films from the South
The footage, which app- pet regime's culture has with his friend.
expenditure for business teachers. Those ears to have been filmed in spread even to teenagers," Sand CEO Choi Kyong-hui
growth. People in fields appearing for 2022, shows two 16-year-old says the voice, in an apparent said Pyongyang sees the
like tourism, advertising and competitive exams will get success. boys handcuffed in front of reference to South Korea. spread of K-dramas and K-
entertainment will be benefited. A Expect expenditure for education and hundreds of students at an "They are just 16 years old, pop as a danger to its
long journey with family is indicated. vehicle. Those in education or arts outdoor stadium. but they ruined their own fu- ideology. "Admiration for
You may suffer from knee pain or will be benefited. Enjoyment or party It also shows uniformed of- Two 16-year-old boys being ture," it adds. South Korean society can
shoulder problems. is expected in the house. ficers reprimanding the boys handcuffed – AP The boys were also named soon lead to a weakening of
for not "deeply reflecting on by officers and had their ad- the system. This goes against
VIRGO: Today is the PISCES: Enjoyment, their mistakes", reports BBC. other evidence of life in the dresses revealed. In the past, the monolithic ideology that
day for entertainment. entertainment or party South Korean entertain- country from being leaked to minors who broke the law in makes North Koreans revere
Expect expenditure for is indicated today. ment, including TV, is the outside world. This video this way would be sent to the Kim family," she said.
education and travel. Expect expenditure for banned in the North. Despite was provided to the BBC by youth labour camps rather North Koreans started get-
WHAT TO DO: Fill in the grid so People in fields like entertainment father or children. Liquor shops, bars that, some are prepared to the South and North Devel- than put behind bars, and the ting a taste of South Korean
that every row, every column and and art classes will have success. and pubs will benefit today. risk severe punishment to ac- opment (Sand), a research in- punishment was usually less entertainment in the 2000s,
every 3x3 box contains the digits cess K-dramas, which have a stitute that works with defec- than five years. during the years of the
Long journey with family is Sportsmen should take care as
huge global audience. tors from the North. In 2020, however, Py- South's "sunshine policy"
1 to 9. Every puzzle has only one indicated. Some of you may suffer injuries are indicated. Romance will Footage such as this is It suggests authorities are ongyang enacted a law to which saw it offering uncon-
correct solution. from eye problems. be at its peak. rare, because North Korea coming down harder on such make watching or distribut- ditional economic and hu-
forbids photos, videos and incidents. The clip has re- ing South Korean entertain- manitarian aid to the North.
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Experts hail India's digital public infra for reducing inequality
A group of global experts has hailed India's robust digital
public infrastructure, especially UPI, in reducing inequality.
At a panel discussion here this week at Davos Innovation
Week, hosted by World Innovation Economics, the experts
discussed how UPI and overall digital public infrastructure
have scaled new heights in India. The panel discussed
about UPI, Digital Public Infrastructure, India Stack 2.0,
CBDC, Blockchain, and Data privacy.
MONEY
BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

BIZ BULLETIN
Maersk opens new cold
chain facility in Gujarat
India needs to secure at least 7% ‘Interest rates to keep falling
but last mile very very tricky’
Global logistics operator Maersk on
Thursday announced expanding its cold-
chain logistics footprint with a new facility
in Mehsana district of Gujarat. Being built
over 260,000 sq ft of space, exclusively
for HyFun Foods, the new facility will
GDP growth in FY’25: RBI Bulletin
Says emerging market economies led by Asia are poised to outperform the rest of the world
PTI / Davos

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva


on Thursday said interest rates
should keep falling in 2024 but
cautioned that there is no room
attract investment worth Rs 113 crore, PTI / Mumbai for any policy error as the last
and offer temperature-controlled storage ICRA projects GDP growth to mile is "very, very tricky".
solutions for perishable frozen processed India needs to sustain the momentum of In an interview with the World
food items, the company said in a strong economic growth in 2024-25 by secur- moderate to below 6% in Q3 Economic Forum here during its not have an inflation problem to
statement. Maersk said the new cold store ing at least 7 per cent expansion in GDP, Rating agency ICRA has projected the GDP Annual Meeting 2024, she said start with," she said.
will be constructed close to the customer's while bringing down retail inflation to the growth rate to slow down to below 6 per cent that the central banks should not "Central banks should not
manufacturing facility and will serve as target of 4 per cent in the coming months, in the December quarter, mainly account of tighten prematurely because then tighten prematurely because then
the mother Cold Store facility. said the RBI's January Bulletin issued on sharp fall in kharif crop output, and weak they may lose the victory that is they may lose the victory that is
Thursday. progress in rabi sowing for some crops. India now in their hands. now in their hands. But if they are
Allied Blenders files The world economy faces divergent near-
term growth prospects and emerging market
had registered a GDP growth rate of 7.6 per
cent in the July to September period. The rating
Expecting the positive trend to
continue in 2024, she said, "The in-
too slow, then they could throw
cold water on the economy," she
`1,500-cr IPO papers economies led by Asia are poised to outper- agency said the year-on-year growth in ICRA flation rate is going down, on av- cautioned.
Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd, the form the rest of the world, said an article pub- The article authored by a team led by Re- Business Activity Monitor eased for the second erage." The International Mone- She called on policymakers in
maker of Officer's Choice Whisky, has lished in the Bulletin. serve Bank Deputy Governor Michael De- consecutive month to a six-month low of 8.1 tary Fund's Managing Director, various countries to continue ex-
refiled preliminary papers with the capital "The Indian economy recorded stronger- babrata Patra further said that in India, po- per cent in December 2023 -- as against 9.6 per however, flagged the regional dis- ercising caution, and to focus on
markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 1,500 than-expected growth in 2023-24, under- tential output is picking up with actual out- cent in November 2023. "This can be attributed crepancies still persisting the data. "The US has a very tight
crore through an Initial Public Offering pinned by a shift from consumption to invest- put running above it, although the gap is to a combination of factors, including easing in around. "What we have now is a labour market and wages are now
(IPO). The initial share sale comprises ment. The government's thrust on capex is moderate. momentum of activity after the end of the very diverse range. In some coun- going above inflation. What does
fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs starting to crowd-in private investment. "In 2024-25, the objective should be to sus- festive period, tapering of demand for electricity tries, the job is already done, and that mean? People have more
1,000 crore and an Offer-For-Sale (OFS) of Headline inflation recorded a marginal tain this momentum by securing real GDP and petrol with the onset of the winter season inflation is low enough for them money to spend. And when they
shares to the tune of Rs 500 crore by uptick in December, driven by higher food growth of at least 7 per cent in an environ- in North India, as well as unfavourable base to have an accommodative mone- spend more, that puts pressure on
promoters, draft papers file with Securities inflation due to unfavourable base effects," it ment of macroeconomic stability," the au- effects for some indicators," it said. tary policy. Brazil is one example. prices upwards. So that last mile
and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said. thors said. And in Asia, many countries did is very, very tricky," she said.
showed on Thursday.

Airbus, Tata to set up India’s Nov gross DELOITTE REPORT


Stock mkts fall for 3rd day on
pilot training centre
Airbus has entered into a 50:50 joint FDI inflow at Govt may extend scope of PLI
venture with the Tata-owned Air India to
launch a world-class pilot training centre
in Gurugram, Haryana. The Tata Airbus
$5.06 bn versus scheme to job-creating sectors profit-taking, weak global cues
Training Centre will offer A320 and A350
flight training to some 5,000 new pilots
$4.51 bn year ago PTI / New Delhi PTI / New Delhi given the elevated valuation and
profit booking with an aim for
over 10 years. The announcement was INFORMIST / New Delhi To incentivise the manufacturing Benchmark indices Sensex and sector rotation," said Vinod
made at Wings India 2024, Asia's largest sector and generate employment, Nifty fell for the third day run- Nair, Head of Research, Geojit
event on civil aviation, that began here Gross foreign direct investment the government may extend the ning on Thursday, dragged by Financial Services.
Thursday. into India was $5.06 bln in No- scope of PLI scheme to include continuous selling in HDFC Meanwhile, The recent mar-
vember, up from $4.51 bln a year sectors like garments, jewellery Bank, profit-taking in consumer ket rally that lasted till earlier
Rangsons Aerospace ago, data released by the Reserve
Bank of India today showed. In
and handicrafts in the forthcom-
ing interim Budget, Deloitte said.
durables and utility shares and
weak global cues.
this week has the margin fund-
ing book of brokers nearly soar-
signs pact with Boeing October, FDI inflow was $8.37 Currently, Production-Linked The 30-share BSE Sensex fell ing 90 per cent Rs 54,537 crore as
Rangsons Aerospace said on Thursday it bln. Incentive (PLI) scheme is avail- as urban,"Wahi told PTI. by 313.90 points or 0.44 per cent In 3 days, Sensex lost of January 16, a lifetime high for
has signed a contract with US aircraft Total FDI inflows include eq- able for 14 sectors. Deloitte in its Budget expecta- to settle at 71,186.86. During the 2,141 points, while Nifty the segment, show the data from
maker Boeing to supply tubes and ducts uity capital, reinvested Deloitte India Partner Rajat tions report said the government day, it tanked 835.26 points or the exchanges and a research re-
for aerospace systems. This marks earnings, and other capital. Net Wahi said driving rural income is is expected to come out with 1.16 per cent to 70,665.50. The retreated by 635 points port.
Boeing's first such collaboration of this foreign direct investment fell to one of ways to deal with inflation measures to support sustainable Nifty declined 109.70 points or The margin funding, wherein
nature with an Indian supplier, the $2.87 bln, against a 21-month and slack in consumption de- growth in income amongst rural 0.51 per cent to 21,462.25. During hibited recovery from the day's an investor pays 25-35 per cent of
company said. The five-year contract high of $5.9 bln in October. mand. households, thereby boosting ru- the day, it plunged 286.4 points low and ended in red amid weak the stock value he or she buys
consolidates its position as a key Gross inward FDI declined by "Today we have 14 sectors un- ral economy's disposable income. or 1.32 per cent to 21,285.55. global cues, as investors are and the rest is paid by brokers
contributor to the aviation supply chain, it 4.1% to $47 bln during Apr-Nov der PLI scheme, but a lot of these "One of the ways could be high- In three days, Sensex lost 2,141 trimming bets on rapid FED for a monthly interest of 12-15
added. as compared with $49 bln during sectors do not generate massive er spending on building rural in- points or nearly 3 per cent while cuts due to strong US retail sales per cent, stood at Rs 29,000 crore
the corresponding period a year employment. Leather, garment, frastructure or providing incen- Nifty retreated by 635 points or and the resulting rise in global for the whole of January 2023 but
DMI Group acquires ago, as per an RBI staff paper ti-
tled 'State of the Economy',
handicraft, jewellery -- many of
these sectors need PLI scheme to
tives that improve cash flow...
Broadening the scope of PLI
2.89 per cent to fall below the key
support level of 21,500 points.
bond yields. "Furthermore, oil
price advances and rate escala-
jumped to Rs 54,537 crore as of
January 16, 2024. The market
startup ZestMoney which is part of the central come in because they are the ones schemes to sectors such as chem- Among the Sensex firms, tion risks have led to disruptions rally also had the cash segment
The DMI Group has acquired the bank's monthly bulletin. which are the highest employ- icals and services can create de- HDFC Bank fell the most by 3.26 in global shipping and crude of the market jumping to a
homegrown digital EMI financing platform Net FDI moderated to $13.5 bln ment generators. That will help mand for more manufacturing," per cent. production. The broader market record 25 per cent in December
ZestMoney (Zest) for an undisclosed sum, during Apr-Nov from $19.8 bln a lower income households as well Deloitte said. "The benchmark indices ex- continued its selling pressure 2023, according to Icra Ratings.
the company announced on Thursday. This year ago, primarily due to a fall
development comes after the startup's new in gross inward FDI and a rise in
leadership informed the employees about
the decision to shut down operations by
the end of December, 2023.
repatriation of equity capital,
the paper said.
Manufacturing, electricity
Cabinet okays pact with EU on semiconductor technology
and other energy sectors, trans- IANS / New Delhi nology Council (TTC). The agreement covers and EU," the official statement lateral cooperation to boost the re-
Shakti Pumps' board OKs port, financial services, and re-
tail and wholesale trade con- The Union Cabinet has approved
The MoU, signed on November
21, 2023, intends to strengthen co- both G2G and B2B
said. The MoU comes into effect
from the date of signature and
silience of the semiconductor sup-
ply chains and leverage comple-
raising up to `2 bn tributed around two-thirds of a Memorandum of operation between India and Eu- bilateral cooperation to may continue until both sides mentary strengths to promote col-
The board of Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has the gross inward FDI equity Understanding (MoU) signed be- ropean Union (EU) towards en- confirm that the objectives of this laboration in the field of semicon-
approved raising up to 2 bln rupees in flows, according to the paper. tween the Centre and the Euro- hancement of semiconductor boost the resilience of instrument have been achieved ductors.
one or more tranches and/or one or more The bulk of the equity inflows pean Commission on Working technology for the advancement the chip supply chains or until one side discontinues its The Ministry of Electronics
issuances by way of a qualified were received from Mauritius, Arrangements on Semiconduc- of Industries and digital technolo- participation in this instrument. and Information Technology (Me-
institutional placement or any other Singapore, Japan, the US, and tors Ecosystems, its supply chain gies, according to an official state- mutually beneficial semiconduc- The agreement covers both itY) has been actively working to
method as may be permitted, the the Netherlands during Apr- and innovation under the frame- ment. tor related business opportunities G2G (government to government) create a conducive environment
company said in an exchange filing. The Nov, it said. work of EU-India Trade and Tech- "This is another step towards and partnerships between India and B2B (business to business) bi- for electronics manufacturing.
board also approved the re-appointment
of Keyur Bipinchandra Thaker as an
TECHNICAL TEXTILES
independent director of the company for a
second term of five years commencing
from Jun 10, subject to approval of the
PRIMUS PARTNERS AND ETB REPORT NSE remains world's
Govt may look for providing incentives largest derivatives
Indian Railways targets Govt clears 11
shareholders.

Alt Mobility raises $6 mn


or supporting initiatives to retrofit exchange for fifth Switzerland-like efficiency project proposals
to scale up operations old vehicles into electric vehicles straight year IR to collaborate with Swiss railway to learn PTI / New Delhi

Electric vehicle leasing and lifecycle PTI / Mumbai PTI / New Delhi
their best practices, says Rly Min Vaishnaw The government on Thursday ap-
management platform Alt Mobility on PTI / Davos Gotthard tunnel proved 11 project proposals related to
Thursday said it has raised USD 6 million The government may look for The National Stock Exchange of India is here," he said. technical textiles worth nearly Rs
(nearly Rs 50 crore) in a funding round co- providing incentives or support- (NSE) has again emerged as the world's Indian Railways Vaishnaw 103 crore.
led by Shell Ventures, Eurazeo, EV2 ing initiatives to retrofit old ve- largest derivatives exchange in 2023, in plans to enter into further said The Union Minister for Textiles,
Ventures and Twynam. UC Inclusive, Piper hicles into electric vehicles in- terms of the number of contracts traded, a memorandum of Switzerland has Commerce and Industry and Con-
Serica, Pitchright and LetsVenture also stead of scrapping them, a report according to the Futures Industry understanding a good system of sumer Affairs, Food and Public Dis-
participated in the round, which is a mix said on Thursday. Association (FIA). with the Swiss track technolo- tribution, Piyush Goyal, cleared the
of equity and venture debt, the company According to the joint report ness and emission levels of vehi- This is the fifth straight year when the railway to learn gy, especially proposals while chairing the 8th
said in a statement. by management consultancy cles rather than solely their age. exchange earned the top position. from some of their the structure of Meeting of the Mission Steering
firm Primus Partners and ETB Commercial vehicles over 15 Additionally, the exchange has ranked best practices and tracks they Group (MSG) of the National Techni-
Kirloskar Oil bags (European Business and Tech-
nology Centre), transitioning
years and passenger vehicles
over 20 years of age are subject
third in the world in the equity segment
by number of trades in 2023, as per the
procedures includ-
ing the hub and spoke model and teresting.
have is very in- cal Textiles Mission (NTTM) here.
These project proposals include
`7.68 bn order from NPCI the internal combustion engine- to increased re-registration fees statistics maintained by World tunnelling technology, Railway "The most important thing I nine R&D projects, one project on
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd bagged an order powered vehicles to electric ve- or scrapping under this policy. Federation of Exchanges. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw saw is that their entire network machine development and one proj-
worth 7.68 bln rupees from Nuclear hicles through retrofitting pres- "Instead of scrapping old vehi- The year 2023 has witnessed many said on Thursday. is based on a hub and spoke de- ect on equipment development.
Power Corp of India Ltd (NPCI) for supply ents a spectrum of challenges. cles, the government could pro- milestones such as market capitalisation In an interview with PTI here sign. For example, if Zurich is a Goyal emphasised on the need for
and commissioning of ten 6.3-MW However, with a coordinated vide incentives or support ini- of listed companies surpassing USD 4 during the World Economic Fo- hub, then several trains arrive at enhancement of collaborative efforts
emergency diesel gensets to unit-5 and approach involving government tiatives to retrofit old vehicles to trillion, SME listed companies crossing rum Annual Meeting, the minis- Zurich station at one particular among the government and industry
unit-6 of Kudankulam project of the latter, initiatives, industry collabora- run on electric power. This way, the Rs 1 lakh crore mark and the Nifty ter sad there are many good time, so that people can easily to enhance indigenous development
according to an exchange filing. The order tion, and public engagement, the lifespan of existing vehicles 50 index surpassing the 20,000 index things that can be learned and change over to any other train of technical textiles products.
is to be executed over 68 months. these challenges can be effec- is extended," the joint report levels for the first time. there are some conventional and then after the changeover, "The projects cover different appli-
tively addressed and overcome, said. Also, the number of unique registered technologies also where we can several trains leave the station cation areas of technical textiles in-
PhonePe sells 90 lakh dig- it said.
India's Vehicle Scrappage Pol-
Moreover, retrofitting could
also offer a pathway to mod-
investors on the exchange reached 8.5
crore at the end of the calendar year.
learn by collaborating with
Switzerland. "I had a good meet-
around the same time," he noted.
"In our system, the focus has
cluding 2 projects of Protech, 2
Meditech, 2 Mobiltech, 1 Buildtech, 2
ital insurance policies icy is aimed at phasing out old ernising the existing vehicle The year also saw a record high ing with senior officials and pol- always been to provide end-to- Smart Textiles and 1 project of Sus-
PhonePe on Thursday said it has sold over and unfit vehicles and replacing fleet, while simultaneously re- turnover on a single day in the equity icy makers of Swiss railways end connectivity. Here in tainable Textiles," an official state-
90 lakh insurance policies since entering them with newer and more envi- ducing emissions and aligning segment of Rs 1,67,942.47 crore on and I also visited their control Switzerland, I saw that their net- ment said. The Union Minister re-
the market in September 2021, of which ronment-friendly ones. with the broader sustainability November 30, 2023, and Rs centre. They have a great experi- work is not about end-to-end viewed the progress of different com-
40 lakh were in just one year in 2023. This policy is governed by goals of a circular economy, said 3,81,623.12 crore on December 2, ence in tunnelling technology planning, but its focussed on hub ponents of the National Technical
PhonePe had entered the insurance space various factors including the fit- the report. 2023, in the equity derivatives segment. and the world's longest 57-km and spoke model. Textiles Mission.
in 2020 with a corporate agency licence,
before acquiring a full-fledged insurance ?????????????????????????????
GRATUITOUS POWER CUT
broking licence. It currently distributes life,
Gilts end lower as RBI chief says
health, motor and car insurance with
partners such as Acko, among others, and
allows users to pay in monthly
Unwarranted load shedding to be penalized, rate cut not even under discussion
subscriptions through UPI.

Integrow partners with


it is insult to people: Power Min RK Singh INFORMIST / Mumbai interest rate cuts was not even under
discussion and that monetary policy
PTI / New Delhi terprises are also participating in shedding will be penalized, it is Prices of government bonds ended would remain actively disinflation-
Paranjape Schemes the meeting. an insult to the people," Singh lower on Thursday as the market di- ary. Das reportedly said that
Integrow Asset Management, a leading Union Power Minister R K Singh "I do not accept a future where said at the meeting. He asked dis- gested comments from Reserve markets all over were running
real estate investment platform has on Thursday said that gratuitous India continues to be a coms to add capacity, sign PPAs Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta ahead of central banks.
announced its collaboration with load shedding will be penalized as developing country. The differ- (power purchase agreements), Das across multiple media platforms In an interview with business
Paranjape Schemes, a well-established it is an insult to the people of the ence between this future and that ensure resource adequacy and that signalled rate cuts were not in channel CNBC-TV18, Das said that
Pune-based developer with a track record country. Addressing a review of a developed country is very become more efficient. the offing anytime soon, dealers said. any premature pivot from the cur-
spanning over three decades and more meeting, Singh underlined the simple: there is no load shedding "We have said that consumers The 10-year benchmark 7.18%, rent 'withdrawal of accommodation'
than 200 successful projects across 9 importance of making load shed- in a developed country, every dis- have rights to 24X7 electricity and 2033 bond closed at 100.01 rupees, or stance might prove to be very costly
cities in India. In a significant move, ding a thing of the past. the Centre and states, and heads com has money to buy power, that if there is any gratuitous load 7.18% yield, compared with 100.10 for the Indian economy. He said the
Integrow is set to invest Rs 100 crore in The two-day review, planning of state distribution companies people's rights are respected and shedding, then penalties have to rupees, or 7.16% yield, on Wednes- focus of the Monetary Policy Com-
Paranjape Schemes' upcoming project in and monitoring (RPM) meeting of started here on Thursday. Offi- disruption to power happens be levied and compensation has day. Bloomberg reported the gover- mittee has to be on bringing down
Thane. —Agencies top power and energy officials of cials of central public sector en- once in 20 - 25 years. Hence, load to be given," Singh said. nor as saying that the topic of the CPI inflation to 4%.
MONEY BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

BIZ BULLETIN GLOBAL ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN

DRI conducts search at


Dixon Technologies
Sun Pharma to acquire remaining Will India’s Growth
Continue Uninterrupted?
21.52% shares of Taro for `2,892 cr
DRI conducted a search on 17th Jan at
subsidiary's manufacturing facility with
respect to classification of raw material BY TEJI MANDI
imported, Dixon Technologies said in a

I
statement to the exchanges. The impact n the current era, the global
on financial operations is uncertain, but PTI / New Delhi quality products to our patients and cus- economy is experiencing a
the company is committed to defending tomers around the world. This merger will slowdown, while the Indian
its interpretation. Dixon has extended Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Thursday further enable us to compete effectively in economy has maintained a steady
full cooperation to the D.R.I., the said it will acquire the remaining 21.52 per our products and markets," Taro CEO Uday growth of over 6% in GDP for the
statement said. cent stake in Israel-based Taro Pharmaceuti- Baldota said. past two years.
cal Industries for Rs 2,891.76 crore, enabling The merger agreement was unanimously However, what is causing the India's Economic Situation
Wipro to buy up to 14% the merger of the two entities. recommended by the Special Committee, global economies to slow down, According to the World Bank, the
The acquisition of 8,086,818 shares (21.52 which was formed by Taro's Board of Direc- and can India's growth remain Indian economy is performing
stake in Huoban Energy per cent) will be at the cost of Rs 2,891.76 tors to consider Sun Pharma's proposal. consistent? Let's delve into the better compared to other
Wipro Ltd has signed a definitive crore, Sun Pharma said. Upon receiving the unanimous recom- numbers of global and Indian economies. It is estimated that
agreement to acquire up to 14% stake in The Mumbai-based drug major has agreed mendation of the Special Committee, and fol- economic growth to understand India's GDP growth could be 6.4%
Huoban Energy 11 Pvt Ltd for 31.76 mln to acquire all of the outstanding ordinary statement. After the merger, the combined lowing unanimous approval by Taro's Audit the situation. in 2024-25 and 6.5% in 2025-26.
rupees, according to an exchange filing shares of Taro for USD 43 per share in cash entity will firmly move forward, leveraging Committee, Taro's Board and the Board of Additionally, the Reserve Bank of
today. The acquisition is expected to be without interest, as per the definitive merger its global strengths and capabilities to better Directors of Sun Pharma unanimously ap-
What's Happening? India (RBI) forecasts a 6% GDP
completed before Mar 31. agreement. Sun Pharma already owns a 78.48 serve the needs of patients and healthcare proved the definitive merger agreement. According to a World Bank report, growth for India in 2024-25.
per cent stake in Taro. professionals, he added. Sun Pharma said the USD 43 per share the world is headed for the As per the UN World Economic
Torrent Power raises "Over the years, with Sun Pharma's strate- Upon completion of the merger, currently purchase price represents a 48 per cent pre- weakest economic growth Situation and Prospects (WESP)
gic interventions, Taro has remained a key expected to close in the first half of 2024, Taro mium over the closing price of USD 28.97 per performance of any half-decade 2024, it is anticipated that India's
`750 cr via NCDs player in the generic dermatology market in will become a privately held company and its share on May 25, 2023, the last trading day be- since the 1990s. This is attributed economic growth could be 6.2% in
Torrent Power has raised Rs 750 crore a challenging environment," Sun Pharma shares will no longer be listed on the NYSE. fore Sun Pharma first submitted its non- to the fact that in developing 2024 and 6.6% in 2025.
through the issuance of non-convertible Managing Director Dilip Shanghvi said in a "Taro is committed to delivering high- binding proposal to Taro. countries, one in every four people In summary, with domestic
debentures on a private placement basis. is now poorer than before the spending growth and
"Company has issued and allotted Series COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, improvements in employment,
12 - 75,000 Secured, Rated, Listed,
Taxable, Non-Cumulative, Redeemable
and NCDs of Rs 750 crore at a coupon
IndusInd Q3 PAT rises 17% Haldiram’s seeks to buy there is hope that India will
continue to have the highest
growth rate among the world's
India's domestic consumption is on
the rise. According to the UN
WESP 2024, consumer price
rate of 8.40 per cent per annum on
Wednesday i.e. January 18, 2024 on
private placement basis," a BSE filing said.
on core income growth rival Prataap Snacks largest economies.
Let's take a closer look at the
figures for global and Indian
inflation was 5.7% in 2023, with
an expected decrease to 4.5% in
2024, aligning with the central
PTI / Mumbai PTI / New Delhi local snack manufacturers in a economic growth. bank's inflation target of 2-6%.
EPACK mobilises `192 cr IndusInd Bank on Thursday re- Haldiram's is currently in discus-
market where small, unorganized
vendors still dominate the fried
Global Economic What Does It Mean
from anchor investors ported a 17 per cent growth in its sions to purchase a majority stake chips segment. Venture capital Situation for Investors?
EPACK Durable Ltd, an outsourced December quarter net profit to in Prataap Snacks, a listed com- firm Peak XV Partners, owning The World Bank's ‘Global Economic Considering that Indian stock
design manufacturer of room air Rs 2,301 crore, helped by the petitor valued at $350 million, as approximately 47 per cent of Prospects’ report suggests that markets are influenced by events
conditioners, on Thursday raised Rs 192 higher core income. per a Reuters report. Prataap Snacks, is looking to com- global economic growth is at both domestic and global levels,
crore from anchor investors ahead of its The city-based private sector It aims to strengthen its posi- pletely divest its stake in the com- expected to slow down for the investors are advised to keep an
initial public offering (IPO). The company lender had posted a net profit of tion in the potato chip market, ac- pany. Both Haldiram's CEO Kris- third consecutive year in 2024. eye on upcoming elections, the
has allotted 83.48 lakh equity shares to Rs 1,964 crore for the October-De- cording to sources familiar with han Kumar Chutani and Prataap Looking at past data, global 2024 budget, and geopolitical
18 funds at Rs 230 apiece, which is also cember period last year. the matter mentioned in the re- CEO Amit Kumat, along with economic growth is anticipated to events.
the upper end of the price band, Its core net interest income came at a slower 13 per cent as port. According to the Reuters re- Peak XV, have declined to com- be 2.4% in 2024, compared to
according to a circular uploaded on the grew 18 per cent to Rs 5,296 crore the bank shed some bulk de- port, the talks are in the early ment on the ongoing discussions. 6.2% in 2021, 3% in 2022, and What’s Next?
BSE website. on the back of a 20 per cent posits, Kathpalia said, adding stages, and while no specific valu- Prataap, which made its stock 2.6% in 2023. According to Finance Minister
growth in advances and the net that it will aim to keep the credit- ation has been disclosed, it is ex- market debut in 2017, reported an- Several issues on a global scale, Nirmala Sitharaman, India is
Tata Communications Q3 interest margin being stable at deposit ratio, which came at 88 pected to be above the current nual revenues of around $200 mil- such as the war in Eastern Europe, expected to have a GDP exceeding
4.29 per cent. per cent for the quarter. stock price of Prataap. lion last year. The company the conflict between Ukraine and US $5 trillion by 2027-28, making
profit tumbles 88.6% The other income increased 15 The bank is targeting for an Haldiram's is eyeing a majority boasts sales of over 12 million Russia, and the ongoing Houthi it the world's third-largest
Tata Communications on Thursday per cent to Rs 2,396 crore for the advance growth of 18-22 per cent stake of at least 51 per cent, packets of its salty snacks daily. rebellion in the Middle East, could economy. Furthermore, there is an
reported an 88.6 per cent drop in its reporting quarter. for FY24 and also in FY25, he though the final percentage re- On the other hand, Haldiram's, impact inflation and economic estimate that by 2047, the Indian
third-quarter net profit to Rs 44.81 crore. At a time when rivals are re- added. mains undecided. is a significantly larger player in development. economy could reach $30 trillion.
The firm had a net profit of Rs 393.88 porting some stress on the NIMs On the asset quality front, the Prataap Snacks, renowned for the packaged snacks industry,
crore in October-December 2022. It front, IndusInd has been able to gross non-performing assets its Yellow Diamond brand of generating revenue exceeding $1 Teji Mandi (TM Investment Technologies Pvt Ltd) is a SEBI registered Research
posted revenue from operations at Rs hold on to the NIMs, repricing of ratio improved slightly to 1.92 chips, faces competition from billion and operating 150 restau- Analyst (RA). Information in this article should not be construed as
5,633.26 crore in October-December loans and the higher proportion per cent against 1.93 per cent in Pepsi's Lay's brand and other rants across the country. investment advice. Please visit www.tejimandi.com to know more.
2023, up 24.4 per cent as against Rs of retail loans, its managing di- the quarter-ago period and 2.06
4,528.34 crore during the third quarter rector and chief executive per cent in the year-ago period.
Airbus awards
of FY23, the firm said in a statement.

Polycab India Q3 PAT


Sumant Kathpalia told reporters.
He said the cost of deposits for
the bank rose 0.09 per cent
during the quarter, while the
Kathpalia said that there is a
scope for further improvement
in the number.
The overall provisions came
manufacturing Air pax traffic in India expected
rises 15.53% to `412 cr
Wires and cables manufacturer Polycab
India on Thursday reported a 15.35 per
yield on advances moved up by a
higher 0.15 per cent, helping the
NIMs. The bank will aim to
down to Rs 934 crore from Rs
1,064 crore in the year-ago period.
Kathpalia said the bank aspires
contracts to
TASL, Mahindra
to reach 300 mn by 2030: Scindia
cent growth in consolidated net profit to maintain the number between to get down the credit cost to un- IANS / Hyderabad
Rs 412.85 crore for the third quarter 3.25-3.30 per cent. der 1.10 per cent in FY24 from 1.20 IANS / Hyderabad India will need
ended December 2023. The overall deposit growth per cent in FY25. The number of domestic air pas- 2,840 new aircraft
Airplane maker Airbus has sengers in India is expected to
signed contracts with Tata Ad- double to about 300 million annu- in 20 years: Airbus
Cabinet gives go-ahead for two Coal vanced Systems Limited (TASL)
and Mahindra Aerospace Struc-
tures Private Limited (MASPL)
ally by 2030 and the country
would still have a vast untapped
market, Union Civil Aviation
India will need 2,840 new
aircraft over the next two
decades to serve the needs of

India power projects worth `21,547 cr to procure commercial aircraft


components.
The announcement was made
Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
said on Thursday.
Speaking at the inaugural ses-
its growing civil aviation
market, Airbus India and South
Asia President and Managing
IANS / New Delhi Power Generating Co Ltd (MPPG- at Wings India 2024, Asia's sion of Wings India 2024, a civil Director Remi Maillard said on
CL), while Mahanadi Coalfields largest civil aviation event, that aviation conclave and exhibition Thursday. He said India would
The Cabinet Committee on Eco- Limited (MCL) proposes to set a began in Hyderabad on Thurs- here, Scindia said India under the year in 2030, India's aviation pen- also require 41,000 pilots as
nomic Affairs chaired by Prime 2x800 MW Thermal Power Plant day. Under the contract, TASL leadership of Prime Minister etration would be at 10-15 per cent well as 47,000 technical staff
Minister Narendra Modi on through its subsidiary Mahanadi and Mahindra Aerostructures Narendra Modi in the last decade and still be a potential market in during the same period.
Thursday approved two proposals Basin Power Ltd (MBPL). will manufacture metallic detail has been a "shining star" on the the decades to come.
of Coal India Limited (CIL) to set Meanwhile, the Cabinet Com- parts, components and assem- global firmament of civil "That is the potential that India markets across the top 20 in the
up two pithead thermal power mittee on Economic Affairs on blies for Airbus' A320neo, aviation. He said the number of holds not only to herself and Asia, world. Today our penetration is
plants, through its subsidiaries, Thursday approved equity invest- A330neo and A350 programmes. airports and waterdromes will go but to the world. ...even with roughly about 3 to 4 per cent that
entailing a total investment of Rs The CCEA has approved the pro- ments of Rs 5,607 crore by state- The two companies are already up to over 200 from the existing achieving 300 million domestic will grow to about 10 to 15 per
21,547 crore. posal of equity investments by owned South Eastern Coalfields among more than 100 India- 149 in the country. passengers by 2030, we will still be cent. We still have 85 per cent pen-
The proposal involves CIL's sub- SECL, MCL and CIL. and Mahanadi Coalfields to set up based suppliers that provide With 300 million passengers a one of the most under-penetrated etration to go," he said.
sidiaries South Eastern Coalfields SECL will set up a 1×660 MW two thermal power projects with components and engineering
Limited (SECL) and Mahanadi Thermal Power Plant through JV total generation capacities of 2,260 and digital services for various
Coalfields Limited (MCL). with state-owned Madhya Pradesh MW. Airbus programmes.
Akasa Air places order for Rangsons
Aerospace signs
150 Boeing 737 Max planes pact
CIL plans to enter Institutional buyers put in bids SBI raises `5K cr with Boeing
into mining of via AT1 bonds PTI / Hyderabad

critical minerals, worth `6,000 crore for NHPC PTI / Mumbai


State Bank of India has raised Rs
Akasa Air on Thursday an-
nounced an order for 150 Boeing
PTI / New Delhi

Rangsons Aerospace said on


including lithium PTI / New Delhi 5,000 crore through its second
Basel III compliant additional tier
737 Max planes as the less than
two-year old airline looks to ex-
Thursday it has signed a con-
tract with US aircraft maker
PTI / Ranchi The government's 3.5 per cent 1 (AT1) bond sale this fiscal. The pand its domestic and interna- Boeing to supply tubes and
share sale offer in NHPC on bank, in a statement on tional operations. ducts for aerospace systems.
State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) is Thursday received an enthusias- Thursday, said the perpetual The latest order, comprising a path of becoming one of the top This marks Boeing's first
mulling entering into the mining of tic response from institutional bond with a call option after 10 737 Max 10 and 737 Max 8-200 jets, 30 leading airlines in the world, such collaboration of this
critical minerals, including lithium, investors, who put in bids worth years and every anniversary will provide the airline a steady by the turn of this decade. nature with an Indian supplier,
an official said. over Rs 6,000 crore. thereafter, is priced at a coupon of aircraft delivery stream through "These additions to our fleet the company said.
CIL plans to get a block from the In the two-day offer for sale 8.34 per cent. 2032, cementing the company's will help us bolster the strength The five-year contract consol-
government for exploration and once (OFS), the government is selling In the 2-day OFS, the The issue got an overwhelming domestic and international ex- of our operations as we expand idates its position as a key con-
lithium reserves are proved, the PSU over 35 crore equity shares in govt is selling over 35 response with an oversubscrip- pansion plans, the airline said in our footprint and foray into in- tributor to the aviation supply
would go for mining, the official said. power producer NHPC, crore equity shares in tion of 2.65 times from a range of a release. ternational skies in the very near chain, it added.
Lithium is the 'cosmic' mineral including a greenshoe option to investors with 108 bids of Rs 5,294 In 2021, Akasa Air placed its future," he said. Mysuru-based Rangsons
which is needed as part of the country's sell 10 crore more, at a floor price NHPC, including a crores against the base issue size initial order of 72 Boeing 737 Max The order was announced at Aerospace has a dedicated plant
energy security plans. It is being seen as of Rs 66 a share. At the floor price greenshoe option to sell of Rs 2,000 crore. The main in- aircraft and it was followed up the Wings India 2024 event here. for developing and manufactur-
a game-changer mineral to achieve the of Rs 66/share, the OFS would 10 crore more, at a floor vestors include mutual funds, with an order of 4 Boeing 737 Max Akasa Air, which is preparing ing critical assemblies for the ef-
Net Zero goals in the coming years. "We fetch about Rs 2,000 crore to the price of Rs 66 a share provident and pension funds, 8 aircraft in June 2023. to start international services, ficient conveyance of essential
will take one block from Government of exchequer. banks, and insurance companies, "This new deal in January 2024 commenced commercial opera- fluids such as power fluids
India and do exploration and once lithi- The OFS would open for retail among others, the statement said. takes the airline's order book to tions on August 7, 2022. (fuel), lubrication fluids,
um is proved then we can go for min- investors on Friday. PAM) Secretary said in a post on Its Chairman Dinesh Khara an impressive total of 226 Three Indian carriers together coolants, water, and oxygen,
ing," Coal India Director (Technical) B "Offer for Sale in NHPC re- X. said the tight pricing and the di- aircraft. Akasa Air currently op- have ordered a total of 1,120 which are crucial for aircraft op-
Veera Reddy told reporters here. Reddy ceived enthusiastic response Institutional investors put in verse investor base for an instru- erates a fleet of 22 aircraft and planes in less than one year as erations.
also holds the additional charge of from non-retail investors today. bids for 91.16 crore shares at an ment, which has its own chal- will receive deliveries of a total of they expand their presence in the This strategic alliance not
Chairman and Managing Director The issue was subscribed 4.03 indicative price of Rs 68.50 a lenges, shows the trust investors 204 aircraft over the course of country's fast growing civil avia- only underscores the company's
(CMD) of Central Coalfields Ltd. Coal times of the base size (non-retail piece. The bids are worth Rs 6,000 place in the bank. The chairman eight years," the release said. tion market. In 2023, which also commitment to delivering ad-
India's core business is mining, he said category). Govt has decided to ex- crore cumulatively. said that going by the high re- About the new order, Akasa saw domestic air traffic climbing vanced solutions but also forti-
and exuded confidence that the PSU ercise the green shoe option," the Shares of NHPC closed at Rs sponse, the bank has decided to Air Founder and CEO Vinay new highs, Air India and IndiGo fies its global presence, extend-
will definitely be successful in the min- Department of Investment and 71.06 apiece, down 2.74 per cent accept bids of Rs 5,000 crore at a Dube said this large and historic together placed orders for 970 ing from India to the US and Is-
ing of critical minerals. Public Asset Management (DI- over the previous close on the coupon rate of 8.34 per cent aircraft order puts the airline on planes with Boeing and Airbus. rael, it said.
payable annually.
ROLE ELIMINATIONS
Ashok Leyland secures supply
order for 1,225 buses for KSTU Expect more job cuts at Google this year, Sundar Pichai tells employees
PTI / New Delhi tional buses in its fleet, as per the IANS / San Francisco ities this year," Pichai told em- upfront, some teams will chief business officer, told staff in
company. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has ployees in the memo. continue to make specific re- a memo that the fresh job cuts
Commercial vehicle maker Ashok The latest order will further con- reportedly warned employees to "The reality is that to create the source allocation decisions "were the result of changes to how
Leyland on Thursday said it has se- tribute to strengthening Ashok brace themselves for more job capacity for this investment, we throughout the year where need- Google's sales team operated",
cured a supply order for 1,225 buses Leyland's dominant position in the cuts this year. have to make tough choices," he ed, and some roles may be im- Business Insider reported.
from the Karnataka State bus industry, it said. Google, which has let go over a added. In the memo, Pichai said pacted," Pichai further wrote. A Google spokesperson also
Transport Undertakings. The order "Local mobility plays a crucial thousand employees across vari- that latest "role eliminations are After laying off nearly 1,000 em- confirmed that "a few hundred
is worth Rs 5.22 billion. role in overall national and eco- ous departments in the last one not at the scale of last year's re- ployees last week, Google is also roles globally are being eliminat-
The fully built Viking buses will nomic growth. We are committed to week or so, is likely to go for more ductions, and will not touch every about "removing layers to simpli- reportedly slashing "a few hun- ed" as part of the restructuring.
be delivered by April, the company providing the best suitable trans- job cuts, reports The Verge, citing team". "But I know it's very diffi- fy execution and drive velocity in dred" more jobs in its advertising In January last year, Google
said in a statement. port solutions," Ashok Leyland an internal memo. cult to see colleagues and teams some areas". sales team as part of an ongoing cut its workforce by 12,000 people,
The state government undertak- Managing Director and CEO Shenu "We have ambitious goals and impacted," the Google CEO "Many of these changes are al- restructuring exercise. or around 6 per cent of its full-
ing already has over 11,680 opera- Agarwal said. will be investing in our big prior- added. The layoffs this year are ready announced, though to be Philipp Schindler, Google's time employees.
Warner, Boult, Bravo among stars to light up International League T20
SPORTS BHOPAL | FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 19, 2023
NEW DELHI: The likes of Australian big-hitter David Warner and New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult
will headline the second edition of the six-team DP World International League T20, beginning on Friday in
the UAE.A total of 34 games will be played in the league including the final in Dubai on February 17.
Dubai will host 15 games, Abu Dhabi 11 and Sharjah will be the venue for the remaining eight games.

AUSTRALIA IN COMMAND IN 1ST TEST AHEAD OF T20 WORLD CUP, RAHUL DRAVID PLEASED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF TEAM INDIA

Hazlewood wrecks Nice to see we have some options


West Indies
BENGALURU team-time ahead of the player after coming back. cision on what we think is
showpiece to be held in the There’s no doubt that he the best way to go.” The 51-
India head coach Rahul West Indies and the always had the talent, but year-old Bengaluru man
Dravid was a pleased man USA.The three-match se- just really happy to see the was also impressed by cap-
after the 3-0 series win ries against Afghanistan, way he performed in the tain Rohit Sharma’s deci-
over Afghanistan as few which India won 3-0, was series.”I’m sure it will sion to give the ball to leg-
At the end of Day 2, West Indies posted a total of 73/6 fringe players performed
well to give the team more
India’s last T20 assign-
ment ahead of the World
give him a lot of confi-
dence as well, you come
spinner Ravi Bishnoi in
the second Super Over
trailing by 22 runs with Joshua Da Silva unbeaten on the options for the T20 World Cup. back in and play a series against Afghanistan on
crease with a score of 17(31).Josh Hazlewood’s lethal Cup in June.
India played 11 T20s after
“Unfortunately, we real-
ly won’t have much
and you become the man
of the series. It’s great and
Wednesday night.
Bishnoi successfully de-
nature with the ball did the trick for the hosts as he the ODI World Cup last cricket as a team has certainly put his hand fended 11 runs
romped through the Caribbean side’s batting order year and the think-
tank was able to
anymore. We will obvi-
ously have the IPL,
up. He’s going to have that
opportunity to show it in
dismissing Mohammed
Nabi and Rahmanullah
have a closer look and you know, the IPL again, like he did Gurbaz in successive
ADELAIDE OVAL day on a positive note for Australia. at some con- everyone will be last year,” said Dravid. balls.”Rohit went with
Earlier in the day, Travis Head with tenders such as watching closely The wicketkeeper’s slot Bishnoi and it was his gut
West Indies’ subpar bat- his aggressive intent prevented West In- Jitesh Sharma to see how some too will come under scruti- call. I think he felt that a
ting performance granted dies from and Shivam of those guys ny as India now have mul- spinner had a better
Australia a commanding fathoming Dube after front- play and what tiple choices in Jitesh, chance to take two wick-
position on their way line players were are the slots Sanju Samson, Ishan Kis- ets. If they batted six
Day 2 of the out and given a we need to han, KL Rahul and balls, with the power that
first Test at making rest.Dravid was fill in the Rishabh Pant, who is yet they had, they probably
the Ade- an un- quite chuffed at team,” he to regain full fitness.The would have got 12
laide Oval. expect- their efforts.”We’ve said. former Indian captain did runs.”But I thought Bish-
A ed return. had different people Dube not rule out anyone from noi was brilliant because
little The visitors play after the last emerged contention. he bowled two super
bit of put Australia ODI World Cup for a player of the “We’ve got quite a few balls. He pulled the length
move- in a tough spot variety of reasons. series against keeping options out there. back. If the length had
ment from as they claimed But I think it’s just Afghanistan for his 124 We saw a couple of guys in gone slightly fuller, you
the pitch was five wickets nice to see that there runs and two wickets, this game. There’s Sanju, know, it would have gone
all Hazlewood while the hosts are some options (ahead of addressing in, and we and Dravid was excited to Kishan and Rishabh, I for six. It was a really
needed to trouble managed to put 129 World Cup) who have put were thinking about it,” have an all-rounder option mean, we have all these good gut call from Rohit
the opposition runs on the their hand up, and certain- Dravid said in his post- to consider. guys. “We’ll just have to to go for the wickets and
batters.He creat- board.Head on a tricky ly shown that they’ve got match press conference. “He’s come back after a see how things pan out be more aggressive rather
ed the opening surface went all guns skills to address.”Some ar- The only concern for long time. He’s certainly over the course of the next than looking for a safer
and West Indies blazing and scored 119 eas we might need some Dravid was the lack of very much an improved few months and make a de- option,” Dravid added.
batters gracefully off 134 deliveries which
accepted it with was laced with 12 bound-
HIT MAN ON PLAYING SWITCH HIT
their poor shot se-
lection.
aries and three maxi-
mums.Alzarri Joseph
Rohit retired hurt or retired out & REVERSE SWEEP
Kirk McKenzie eventually managed to

W
as Rohit Sharma retired hurt or retired out? It was the question on
who scored a half-
century in the
remove Head, but the
damage was already in-
everybody’s mind as the Indian skipper walked back before the last ball of
the first Super Over during third and final T20 against Afghanistan, which
‘Have to play some shots to
first innings
showed intent to
flicted on the visitors.
Head’s blitzkrieg helped
the hosts eventually won to bag
the series 3-0.
put bowlers under pressure’
deal with the dead- Australia to clinch a 95-
As it turned out, it was pure After putting an exhibition of breath-taking stroke play via his
ly pace attack. But run lead over the
gamesmanship from Rohit as unbeaten 121, followed by a few more boundaries in the double
even he fell victim to Caribbean side.West In-
India needed two runs from one Super Over to ensure an Indian victory over Afghanistan, captain
a half-hearted shot dies did walk back with
ball to win at that stage and he Rohit Sharma said his switch hit and reverse sweep shots came
that went straight to some positives as debu-
wanted to use the better running out of the necessity to put the bowlers under pressure.
Marnus Labuschagne tant Shamar Joseph
abilities of third batter Rinku . “I have been practicing it a lot in the nets. You have to play
who waiting at short claimed a five-wicket
Singh to eke out that extra some shots in order to put the bowlers under pressure. When the
cover. haul. Along with him,
run.But the tone of the question ball is spinning and you can’t hit straight, you have to try
A promising 33-run Kemar Roach and
intensified as Rohit walked out something new. I have been practicing reverse sweeps and
stand between Justin Justin Greaves bagged
again to open the innings in the company of Rinku in the second Super Over. sweeps for the past two years.”“You would have seen me play
Greaves and Joshua two each.
As per the rules, once a batter is deemed retired out, he cannot come out to bat them once or twice in Test matches. You have the options and
Da Silva momentarily Brief Score: West In-
again if another Super Over is needed to decide the outcome of the match.So, it’s up to you how you are using those options. The ball was
re-ignited the hopes of the visitors. But dies 188 & 73/6 (Kirk McKenzie 26,
how did Rohit manage to bat again in the second Super Over? A match official spinning and gripping today so, I thought I’d play with the spin
Nathan Lyon with his experience did Justin Greaves 24; Josh Hazlewood 4-18)
later explained that if the opposition captain or coach do not have any objection, a rather than step out and hit hard in front of the wicket,” said
the job as he dismissed Greaves for 24 vs Australia 283 (Travis Head 119;
batsman can bat again in the second Super Over. Rohit to broadcasters JioCinema.
right at the stroke of stumps to end the Shamar Joseph 5-94

FOR T20 WC U-19 WORLD CUP Surya undergoes AHEAD OF SL TOUR

New York’s Nassau groin surgery Afghanistan appoint


County Stadium to be READY FOR PREPARATION in Germany Shane McDermott as
ready by May-end
NEW YORK
TO FUTURE STAR .MUNICH

India’s top-ranked T20I bat-


ter Suryakumar Yadav un-
men’s team fielding coach
KABUL
BLOEMFONTEIN (SOUTH derwent a successful groin
The International AFRICA) surgery in Munich, Ger- The Afghanistan Cricket
Cricket Council (ICC) many on January 17. Multi- Board (ACB) on Thursday
has unveiled comput- Many dreams will take ple reports have suggested announced the appoint-
er-generated visuals flight and futures will be that Suryakumar under- ment of Shane McDermott
of the 34,000-seat shaped when the Under-19 went operation for a sports as the new senior men’s
modular Nassau World Cup begins here on hernia, a condition for team fielding coach.
County International Friday with rival teams which KL Rahul was also ACB added that McDer-
Cricket Stadium, which it cabanas. looking to halt dominance operated upon, co-inciden- mott is set to join the team
expects to be ready by In a detailed timeline, the of record five time champi- tally in Germany in 2022. on February 1 during
May-end to host matches ICC also said it aims to ons India. Suryakumar has been in Afghanistan men’s all-for-
in time for the 2024 ICC achieve stadium construc- The legacy of the Under- Germany along with his mat tour to Sri Lanka.Mc-
Men’s T20 World Cup. tion completion by May 6, 19 World Cup as a breeding wife Devisha for the surgi- Dermott is a High Perform-
New York is scheduled to which will also be the day ground for future cricket- cal intervention. “Surgery ance Level Three Coaching Lanka, McDermott worked
host eight matches of the for installation of drop-in ing stars is well estab- have not been able to repli- three making the Super done. I want to thank Certificate Holder and car- as the interim national
tournament happening in pitches. It plans to carry lished.The tournament cate the immense promise Sixes where 12 teams will everyone for their ries a wealth of experience team assistant/fielding
the USA and West Indies, out the completion of test- has unearthed a bevy of In- shown at the age group be divided into two pools. concerns and well wishes of working with teams in coach and Interim Nation-
including three games of ing and commissioning by dian stars — Yuvraj Singh and they include the likes The top-two will then for my health, and I am international and al A Team Analyst And
India. The highly-antici- May 13 and complete the in 2000, Rohit Sharma in of Ravikant Shukla, Man- make the semi-finals, also happy to tell you all that I domestic levels. He was re- Fielding Coach at Cricket
pated India-Pakistan Test event by May 27, 2006, Virat Kohli and ish Pandey, Unmukt slated in Benoni on Febru- will be back very soon,” he cently the assistant field- Australia’s National
clash, pencilled for June 9, ahead of the first game be- Ravindra Jadeja in 2008, Chand, Yash Dhull, ary 6 and 8. said in a post on his social ing coach of Bangladesh Cricket Centre from 2012 to
will also be hosted at this tween South Africa and Rishabh Pant and Ishan Manjot Kalra and Kamlesh The Groups media accounts after the men’s team, a role he held 2019.Additionally, he
venue.ICC said the project Sri Lanka on June 3.“We Kishan in 2016, Shubman Nagarkotti.All eyes again Group A: Bangladesh, surgery.The 33-year-old since 2022. played a role in coaching
in Eisenhower Park, Nas- are excited to be unveiling Gill in 2018 — to name a would be on India, who India, Ireland, USA Group batter has been out of ac- He has also served at the setups during recent ICC
sau County, 30 miles east the Nassau County Inter- few.At the world level also, will be led by Punjab’s B: England, Scotland, tion since sustaining a left same capacity with the Sri events, including the ICC
of Manhattan, has started national Cricket Stadium the tournament has pro- Uday Saharan. They begin South Africa, West Indies ankle injury while fielding Lankan senior men’s team Men’s Cricket World Cup
this week, with site in New York ahead of the duced players who went on their campaign against Group C: Australia, during the third T20I from 2019-2022 and was 2023 and the ICC Men’s
fencing erected and work ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to become legends of the neighbours Bangladesh in Namibia, Sri Lanka, Zim- against South Africa at Jo- head coach of the Sri Lan- T20I World Cup events in
to the outfield now under- 2024. It is an incredibly im- game. Group A on Saturday.Six- babwe Group D: hannesburg last month, ka A team for three-year 2022 and 2021, with
way. The stadium, which portant milestone in the But at the same time, teeen teams are divided Afghanistan, Nepal, New shortly after making a 56- period. Before his stints Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
will be completed within lead up to the biggest ICC there have been many who into four groups with top Zealand, Pakistan. ball century. with Bangladesh and Sri teams.
three months, will have event ever, with work
premium and general ad- commencing on the stadi- FEELS FORMER PACER-TURNED-COMMENTATOR STEVEN FINN
mission seating as well as um which will be able to

England to woo fans to win series in India


VIP and hospitality suites, accommodate 34,000 crick-
including a party deck and et fans.”

England Lions pin NEW DELHI cricket team can be to “vital cog” despite a diffi- the touring party to show
their public depending on cult Ashes last year. On his measured aggression tak-
India to mat despite For England to replicate
their 2012 victory in India,
how they are playing.”
Superhuman Jimmy
sixth tour to India, the 41-
year-old Anderson has tak-
ing a cue of Alstair Cook
and Kevin Pietersen’s cen-

Patidar’s quick 140 their IPL superstars need


to gain admirers by deliv-
ering entertaining per- Finn further said veteran
en an impressive 34 wick-
ets at 29.32, with 12 of them
coming on that 2012 tour.
turies in their 10-wicket
win in the 2012 Mumbai
Test.”Cook ground them
formances, feels former James Anderson will be a “Jimmy is superhuman. down and then Pietersen
AHMEDABAD scored India’s second pacer-turned-commentator People have been came out and played this
highest individual score of Steven Finn. anticipating he will knock and everyone was
England Lions continued 23, and Navdeep Saini as India have won 16 home retire for about sev- like, ‘oh my word, we’re
to dominate India A de- India A struggled past the series since their 1-2 rever- en years now and he going to win this series’.
spite a rollicking unbeaten 200-run mark.Earlier, Eng- sal against England 13 keeps surprising That was the moment we
hundred from Rajat Pati- land, starting from their years back, a series which people and perform- all realised.
dar on the second day of overnight 382 for 3, mo- Finn was part of.”I think have some IPL household of them, one of the motiva- ing,” Finn said. “England can take some
their first unofficial Test tored on riding on a fine the IPL superstardom of names in the touring party tions for us was to try and “He didn’t have a of the motivation from the
here on Thursday.Patidar 125 off 182 balls by captain some of the players will with the likes of Ben get the opposition public fantastic summer way that affected the way
made 140 off 132 balls with Josh Bohannon, who re- count to England’s bene- Stokes, Mark Wood, Jonny on side and turn them last year, but I know India played and try to
18 fours and five sixes but sumed the day from 93. fit,” Finn told ESPNCricin- Bairstow and Harry Brook against their own team. from knowing him take that into this series,
India A could only make Brief scores: England fo. part of the side. “That’s a huge benefit to as a character that but it has to be a measured
215 for eight at close, reply- Lions: 553 for 8 declared in “Kevin Pietersen aside, England will embark on you, and having Stokes he wouldn’t be do- aggression.”If you go 100
ing to England’s 118 overs (Keaton Jen- that 2012 team, people their five-match series and McCullum at the helm ing this unless he percent aggression from
mammoth 553 for eight de- nings 154, Josh Bohanan weren’t really superstars against India with the Hy- gives England an opportu- felt he could make a the beginning, I think you
clared in first innings.In- 125, Alex Lees 73, Dan in India, whereas you have derabad Test from nity to do that.”If they play difference. can become unstuck. But if
dia A are still trailing by Mousley 68, Jack Carson quite a few guys this time January 25. well and give a good ac- you’ve given yourself a
338 runs. 53; Manav Suthar 4/137) vs going over who have “The three most memo- count of themselves, as the
’Measured chance and then assert
However, Patidar found India A: 215 for 8 in 40 played in the IPL and are rable tours I went on, India series goes on that tide can aggression’ pressure back on India,
some late support from overs (Rajat Patidar 140; superstars in that. I think 2012, Australia 2010-11 and turn, because we know that could serve England
Tushar Deshpande, who Matt Fisher 4/57). that will count.” England South Africa 2016, all three how polarising the Indian Finn further urged well,” he added.
Athletes need not have prior relationship for sharing medals
MUMBAI: Katie Moon of USA believes that her gesture to share pole vault gold with Australia’s Nina Kennedy during last year’s
World Athletics Championships was born out of an innate feeling of relatedness, and it did not require a pre-existing bond.Both
Moon, a Tokyo Olympics gold winner, and Kennedy cleared 4.90m but missed all three attempts at 4.95m after a draining two
hours and 10 minutes contest.They could have gone to a jump-off but decided to share the gold in Budapest in August 2023.
SPORTS
BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

SPORTS DIGEST AUSTARLIAN OPEN BOPANNA-EBDEN PAIR MOVES INTO SECOND ROUND

Nagal’s gritty run halted by Shang


Avani rallies on back nine
to be placed seventh
MELBOURNE: India’s Avani Prashanth recovered from
two double bogeys on the front nine with five birdies on
the back nine before
closing with a bogey
in the third round of After an inspiring win over a top-30 player, Nagal began in the same After loss to Swiatek, Collins announces
the Australian dominating fashion but the 18-year-old wild card entrant got better as 2024 will be her final season
Amateur
Championships here the game progressed to walk out with 2-6 6-3 7-5 6-4 score line. The
on Thursday. Avani second round contest lasted two hours and 50 minutes and it was clear After her second-round loss to world no.
carded a second 1 Iga Swiatek at the, American tennis
straight 2-over 75 at that Nagal had run out of steam in the fourth set player Danielle Collins announced the
the Par-73 courses. 2024 WTA Tour season would be her final
Avani, ranked 50th in
the world and the
top ranked star from
the Indian Golf Union, shot 72-75 on the first two days
and is now 3-over 222 and in tied seventh place.The
leader in the women’s section is Amelia Harris, who had
two eagles in her round of 5-under 68 and she is 9-under
for three rounds. She is way ahead of second placed
Mamika Shinchi of Japan who carded 71 in the third
round and has a total of 3-under.
IOA promises no stress Olympics
for Indian athletes
NEW DELHI: Claiming to be wiser from past experiences,
the Indian Olympic Association on Thursday unveiled a
slew of measures to ensure
“comfort” of its athletes at the
upcoming Paris Games, promising Lorenzo Sonego on Thursday.
that they would not face the stress The Spaniard took three hours and 25
of logistical challenges during the minutes to earn the win at Rod Laver Are- year on tour.
big event. The measures include na, avenging his straight-sets loss to “This is the final #AusOpen for Danielle
lodging athletes, specifically MELBOURNE INDIANS IN DOUBLES DRAW Sonego in their only other career meeting Collins, who confirmed she will stop com-
golfers, close to their competition at the 2021 Cincinnati Masters. peting after this year. We wish our 2022 fi-
venue, installing rehab equipment Chinese tennis prodigy Juncheng The 20-year-old Spaniard, who fired 43 nalist the very best,” Australian Open X
specific to the needs of Indian athletes at the Games Shang blunted Sumit Nagal’s chal- In the doubles, India’s Rohan Bopanna winners, including 12 aces, will next face post read.The 2022 finalist came from a set
village and engaging experts to ensure mental wellbeing lenge at the Australian Open to halt and his Australian partner Matthew the winner of an ongoing battle between and a break down to lead Swiatek by a
of those bound for Paris. “Learning from past experiences the Indian’s impressive run at the Ebden came down from a 0-5 deficit in the Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal and Chinese double-break at 4-1 in the third set before
and taking athlete comfort into consideration, the IOA is first major of the season here on opening set to beat the local team of James wildcard Juncheng Shang. the Pole came roaring back to win 6-4, 2-6,
implementing strategic measures to ensure that the Thursday. Duckworth and Marc Polmans. Earlier in the day, Alexander Zverev bat- 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.
athletes are at their peak performance during the In contrast, Shang began to serve The Indian pair of Vijay Sundar tled back in a five-set thriller against Slo- “This is going to be my last season, actu-
prestigious event,” the IOA said in a statement. well from the third set onwards and Prashanth and Anirudh Chandrasekar vakian qualifier Lukas Klein narrowly ally, competing. I don’t really know
was at ease in pocketing his service lost 3-6 4-6 to the Hungarian pair of Marton avoided consecutive second-round exits. exactly when, but this will be my last sea-
Jaspal Rana asked to leave range by games despite being troubled by Fucsovics and Fabian Marozsan. The German claimed a 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6(7-5), son and I’m really looking forward to
NRAI’s high performance director high backhand balls in the N Sriram Balaji, who has paired with Ro- 7-6(10-7) victory after four and a half hours that,” Collins told reporters after the
NEW DELHI: Legendary pistol marksman and Manu match.Nevertheless, the 26-year-old mania’s Victor Vlad Cornea, will now of play in John Cain Arena. The victory is match. “I feel like I’ve had a pretty good
Bhaker’s personal coach Jaspal Rana on Thursday claimed Nagal, who hails from Jhajjar in open his campaign on Friday as their Zverev’s 400th at tour-level.He will next career. There has certainly been ups and
he was asked to Haryana, will exit the Melbourne match against Italian pair of Matteo Ar- meet NextGen ATP American Alex downs to it, and I think the travel and
leave the Karni Park with cherishable memories, naldi and Andrea Pellegrino has been Michelsen in the third round. some of the things away from the court
Singh shooting having made the main draw through rescheduled due to rain. Minutes before Zverev wrapped up his with scheduling and all of that, this is a re-
range here by the Qualifiers and scripting a win victory, Casper Ruud also survived a five- ally tough sport.
India’s high over world number 27 Alexander
Alcaraz stops Sonego setter against home favourite Max “I have other things that I’d kind of like
performance Bublik.Nagal will take home AUD Purcell. The Norwegian registered a 6-3, 6- to accomplish in my life outside of tennis,
director Pierre 180,000 (nearly 98 lakh) for his effort. World no 2 Carlos Alcaraz powered his 7(5-7), 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) win in Margaret and would like to be able to have the time
Beauchamp, The money should take care of most way into the third round of with a gru- Court Arena.Ruud will face Britain’s 19th to be able to do that. Obviously having
kicking off a of his 2024 Tour budget. elling 6-4, 6-7(3-7), 6-3, 7-6(7-3) victory over seed Cameron Norrie in the third round. kids is a big priority for me,” she added.
controversy in
which the national federation appeared to be siding with
the Canadian. One of the country’s most decorated
INDIA OPEN HOCKEY OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS
shooters, Rana said that he had visited the range to
oversee Manu’s training as the Commonwealth Games
and Youth Olympics gold medallist prepares for the
upcoming Paris Olympics. Rana said Beauchamp cited the
“SOP” (Standard Operating Procedure) put in place by the
Lee Cheuk Yiu beats defending USA BEAT JAPAN
National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and asked him
to leave.
Less snow means more problems
champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn 2-1 TO ENTER FINAL
for winter sports NEW DELHI RANCHI
BELGIUM: Ski resorts in Europe’s Alps are confronting a
snow problem. Solutions won’t just fall from the sky. Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu led the march The United States clinched a berth at
As a child, our of the underdogs in the second round of the Paris Olympic Games as they de-
family would go the India Open 2024 with a win over de- feated Japan 2-1 in the semifinal of the
to the Ardennes fending men’s singles champion Kunlavut women’s FIH Hockey Olympic Quali-
in central France Vitidsarn of Thailand at the Indira Gandhi fiers, scoring two late goals off penalty
for the winter Indoor Stadium here on Thursday. corners to secure a place in the final
break. My Lee came from a game down to beat here.
memories are of reigning world champion Kunlavut 16-21, The United States, who won a bronze
us skiing or 22-20, 23-21 in an hour and 22 minutes in at home in the 1984 edition, fought
sledding in the the Super 750 meet being organised by back brilliantly to return to the
snow, which Badminton Association of India.The Olympics for the seventh time, the last
usually lay thick on the ground.The Ardennes range morning session also saw former world appearance coming at the 2016 games
between 350 and 500 metres above sea level on average champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan and in Rio de Janeiro.
but, sadly, the snow cover of my childhood is no longer a All England champion Li Shi Feng of Chi- The United States came to India as
reality.In January, the European Union’s climate research na biting the dust. secutive points and then earned two game the least favourite among the contenders but were the first to clinch a berth in the
body, Copernicus, confirmed that 2023 was the hottest Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan points at 20-18. The Thai managed to save Olympics as they rode on an undying spirit, defending stoutly as they remained
year since records began in 1850. It was 1.48 degrees defeated Yamaguchi 21-11, 21-19 while a total of three match points before the unbeaten so far, conceding only one goal in four matches.David Passmore’s team chased
Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial level, bringing the Japan’s Koke Watanabe upset third seed Hong Kong shuttler wrapped things up.In the game throughout as Japan held the advantage. The former Asian Games gold medal-
world dangerously close to the Intergovernmental Panel Feng 14-21, 21-13, 21-9.But the star of the other women’s singles matches, defending list seemed to clinch the issue when Amiru Shimada scored in the 38th minute off a
on Climate Change’s 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold. morning session was undoubtedly Lee champion An-Se Young of South Korea penalty corner on a cold and foggy evening at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro-
Cheuk Yiu for the way he fought back had to fight hard for a 21-19, 14-21, 21-14 Turf Hockey Stadium here,’
Branch remains second against Kunlavut. The Hong Kong shuttler win over Beiwen Zhang of USA.
in Dakar Rally
AL-ULA (SAUDI ARABIA): Hero MotoSports rider Ross
looked down and out when he trailed 6-12
in the second game after losing the first
Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Tai
Tzu-Ying of Chinese Taipei and two-time
Last-gasp goals help NZ beat Czech
Branch finished seventh in the 10th stage to maintain his
second position in the overall rankings at the iconic Dakar
but he turned things around by winning
six straight points to draw level at 12-12
World Championships bronze medallist
He Bing Jao of China also secured com- to remain in hunt for 5th place
Rally here. With the effort on Wednesday, Branch remains and then went on to force a decider. fortable wins over their respective oppo- New Zealand struck twice in the final three minutes for a last-gasp victory against the
in podium contention but his gap from current race The third and final game followed a sim- nents.Tai defeated Supanida Katethong 21- Czech Republic that salvaged some pride for the Black Sticks, who had failed to reach
leader Ricky Brabec (Monster Energy Honda Team) has ilar pattern with Kunlavut opening up a 12, 21-11 while He Bing Jao packed off the semifinals after losing to hosts India and the United States in the women’s FIH Hock-
widened to over 10 minutes .In the ‘Rally 2’ category, 16-9 lead. Lee then strung together 10 con- Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-6, 21-11. ey Olympic Qualifiers here on Thursday.
India’s Harith Noah once again achieved the top position Held goalless by the 25th-ranked Czech
and became the ‘Stage’ winner for the second time in AFRICA CUP OPENER Republic for most of the match, New
three days. He also reached the second position in the Zealand, ranked 11th in FIH Rankings, got
overall Rally 2 rankings. Branch has been holding on to the goal they were desperately looking for
second position in overall rankings for the last eight
consecutive days.Honda’s Brabec finished the stage in 3
Morocco eases to 3-0 win over Tanzania in the 57th minute when Katie Doar de-
flected home a shot by Samantha Child
hours 51 minutes and 39 seconds. His teammate Ignacio from close to make it 1-0 at the Marang
Cornejo and Andrien Van Beveren took 2 and 20 seconds, ABIDJAN (IVORY COAST) Hakimi’s cross.It Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro-Turf Hockey
respectively, more than him. Branch was 3 minutes and prompted En-Nesyri’s Stadium here.
45 seconds behind Brabec. Youssef En-Nesyri had teammates to rush to Samantha, who returned to action in Au-
to wait until he was on the Moroccan bench to gust last year, seven months after undergo-
Brentford complete loan signing of the substitutes’ bench congratulate the Sevilla ing an emergency caesarean for the birth
Reguilon from Spurs before celebrating a forward. of her twins, Louie and Freddie, secured
LONDON: Brentford have completed the signing of goal that helped Moroc- “We’re happy because the victory in the last minute when she
Sergio Reguilon on loan from Tottenham Hotspur until co seal a 3-0 win over you always have to start scored a fine field goal to make it 2-0 for the
the end of the season, the Premier League club said. The Tanzania in their open- well,” Morocco coach Black Sticks.The second goal coming in
left-back spent the first half of the campaign on loan at ing Africa Cup of Na- Walid Regragui said. with just 10 seconds remaining on the
Manchester United, making 12 appearances for Erik ten tions game. In the end, it was a clock left the Czech players in heartbreak
Hag’s side. Reguilon will provide cover at left-back for En-Nesyri’s celebrations had already made way for comfortable win for the as they had fought well and denied New Zealand till the last three minutes of the match
Frank as both Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey are sidelined were initially cut short by substitute Amine Harit to “Atlas Lions,” one of the when things took a drastic turn.
with injuries. the offside flag after he go on in his place before a pre-tournament favorites
MP Skye Martial Arts team to scored his team’s third
goal in the 80th minute. He
VAR check confirmed he
had been onside for Achraf
after reaching the World
Cup semifinals in Qatar.
Italy prevail over Chile in shoot-out
participate in Nat’l Championship Goalkeeper Lucia Ines Caruso pulled off a couple of good saves in the shoot-out, includ-
ing a penalty stroke, as Italy defeated Chile 2-1 in the tie-breaker after a 2-2 draw in reg-

Ranji Trophy 2024: MP to face


OUR STAFF REPORTER ulation time in a classification match.
[email protected] Italy were cruising towards victory having
The National Skye Martial Arts Championship for sub-junior taken a 2-1 lead with goals by Bruni Antonella
boys and girls, organised by the Skye Martial Arts (20th min) and Federica Carta (24th min) scor-
Federation of India, commenced in Shirdi, Maharashtra, on
January 18. The event will continue till 21. Participants in
the girls’ category include Lata Rajput, Radhika Tiwari, Palak
Delhi in group match today ing in quick succession after Francisca Tala
had given Chile an early lead in the 13th
minute.However, Chile came back to level
scores through Paula Valdivia seven minutes
Shukla, Manya Patidar, Kratika Shanishre, Mahi Patidar, OUR STAFF REPORTER Elite group D features teams from MP, before the final hooter and took the match
Apra Upadhyay, Pihu Ghatiya, Manya Bhati, Kashish Verma, [email protected] Baroda, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, into the shoot-out at the Marang Gomke
Hemlata Pandey, Nikita Ahirwar, and Sadhna Pandey. In the Puducherry, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha Jaipal Singh Astro-Turf Hockey Stadium.
boys’ category, standouts include Ayush Joshi, Pratyaksh Madhya Pradesh is geared up to face Delhi and Delhi. Carta and Maria Inaudi were successful for
Rathore, Garvit Yadav, Angay Jain, Mohammed Rayyan, in a crucial group match of the Ranji Tro- MP’s squad includes Rajat Patidar, Italy in the shoot-out while Guadalupe Moras
Veer Bhambhoriya, Prakash Bais, Keshav Sharma, Girish phy 2024 on Friday. Venkatesh Iyer, Shubham Sharma, Avesh and Antonella Rinaldi failed to convert. For
MP’s earlier encounters against Uttarak- Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Kulwant Khe- Chile. Domenica Ananias scored the first at-
Rajput, Daksh Jonwar, and Pradeep Bais. State hockey
hand and Odisha ended in draws, position- jroliya, Aditya Shrivastava (c), Anubhav tempt to give them the edge after Italy’s Rinal-
teams for Khelo India Youth Games announced ing them at number four in the elite group Agarwal, Amarjeet Singh, Rishabh di had missed.Simone Avelli, Josefina Khamis and Josefina Khamis missed the next
The Madhya Pradesh hockey teams have been announced D with four points. Meanwhile, Delhi, Chouhan, Yash Dubey, Harsh Gawli, Mi- three attempts, two of them thwarted by Italy goalkeeper Lucia, who was pulled up for a
for the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai, with a loss and a draw, is at the bottom of hir Hirwani, Saransh Jain, and Himanshu foul on Khamis’ second attempt for Chile but came up with a fine save off the resultant
starting on January 21. the point table. Mantri. penalty stroke to maintain Italy’s advantage.
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A guide to choosing plants


for small gardens
AMRUTHA NAIR
Your diet’s
A
cne is a major

SAVITHA B
Adaptable
plants: Opt for
plants that are
adaptable to your
issue faced
among all of us,
irrespective of whether
we are men or women.
This is a very common
role in acne
local climate and
require minimal skin issue that occurs
and how to fight back
C
reating a lush among everyone, at
maintenance. Native
and vibrant least once in their
plants are often
garden, even Chocolate: A bitter- Trimming down red meat for
in a limited space, is
well-suited to their lifetime. Some types of 2 6 9 Coffee control for skin
an art that requires
surroundings and acne can be completely
sweet culprit 4Snack clearer skin wellness
treated, while some
thoughtful planning
can thrive with less
keep occurring again
Now, this might wisely, say no to Red meat causes excess It is a fact that though
intervention. Low- disappoint you. But, potato chips production of sebum, which these drinks like coffee
and careful plant and again. But acne
maintenance plants yes, you read that Not only potato chips but again leads to increased oil give you sudden outburst
selection. Small or breakouts are not
will allow you to right. The high fat snacks like French fries and deep- production. And oily skin is of energy, these are bad
gardens may lack the results of a sudden
square footage, but Year- enjoy your garden and sugar content in fried oily food that come under the more prone to acne. It also for your skin in the long
without the burden phenomenon, although contains high fat content. So,
they offer a canvas round Interest: Aim chocolate often leads category of junk food aren’t good run. But that doesn’t mean
of constant upkeep. these appear suddenly cut down on red meat to get
for creativity and for a garden that offers to high production for your skin. This again causes you can’t have coffee at
on the skin most of the acne-free and
innovation. In visual appeal throughout the of sebum, which inflammation and leads to all. However, most of us
Color palette and time. It can be caused smooth skin.
this guide, we’ll year. Select plants with varying ultimately causes acne on your skin. So, are addicted to it. So, it is
coordination: Create a due to stress, hormonal
explore the key bloom times, foliage colors, and inflammation in the it’s better to eliminate better to keep a control on
harmonious and visually imbalance or even due
considerations for textures. Evergreen plants can body. If you really potato chips and 7 Guavas your coffee intake per day
pleasing garden by selecting to some foods in your
provide structure and interest cannot cut down on other fried foods to keep yourself away from
choosing plants
during the winter months, a cohesive color palette. This diet. Yes, you heard that
this, you can go for dark
and gut health acne.
that thrive in right. There are some from your diet. Acne
compact spaces, ensuring your garden doesn’t mean you have to stick chocolates that have more 10 Mindful eating and
to just one color; rather, choose foods we are unaware sometimes
remains inviting even antioxidant properties.
bringing beauty and
when other plants are shades that complement each of that can trigger acne. is a result stress management
functionality to your Sometimes, acne can 3 Cheese, the 5 Milk: A double- of improper High-stress levels
small garden oasis. dormant. other to create a balanced and
be treated by taking secretion and gut can trigger hormonal
appealing landscape. hidden acne edged sword for your skin processes. Guava, though imbalances, leading to
medicines, applying Not all dairy products are
Assessing your Functional Optimizing sunlight: aggressor considered as very healthy acne. Practice mindful
creams and using other good for your skin. Multiple
space: Before diving Understand the sunlight patterns If you want to avoid
planting: Make the most remedies externally. scientific studies otherwise, can be a cause eating and stress
into plant selection, in your garden and choose plants acne, you will have to
of your small garden But acne also can be of constipation. Thus, it management techniques,
that match those conditions. cut down on cheese claim that
take a closer look at by selecting plants that caused by following will lead to the improper such as meditation or yoga,
Some plants thrive in full sun, from your diet. glycaemic foods
your garden’s unique serve dual purposes. an improper diet too. elimination of the toxins to promote overall well-
while others Cheese contains trigger acne.
characteristics. For example, choose Surprised to know? from the body, which can being and clearer skin.
prefer shade. Milk is one of
Evaluate factors herbs that not only add Let’s take a look at what progesterone, sometimes result in acne.
By aligning them. Also, 11 Omega-3
such as sunlight fragrance and flavor to those food items are which 8 Hydration habits
your plant milk directly
exposure, soil quality, your dishes but also serve that you can avoid to increases the Water plays a crucial fatty acids for skin
choices with affects the
and available space. as ornamental additions. prevent acne or if you fat-producing
Understanding these Incorporate edible plants
the sunlight
glands. This
hormones role in maintaining skin nourishment
have acne-prone skin. and hormonal health. Dehydration Include foods rich in
elements will help available,
or those that attract will make your can lead to dry and omega-3 fatty acids, such
you’ll ensure changes have
you make informed pollinators to create a skin oily and irritated skin, potentially
the health 1 Ditch the Bread but always led to as fatty fish, flaxseeds,
decisions about dynamic and functional unhealthy, thus
and vitality acne. So, reduce exacerbating acne. Ensure and walnuts, in your diet.
which plants will space.
of your Keep the Antioxidants leading to acne. the intake of you stay adequately These essential fats help
thrive in your specific Container Bread tends to So, avoid those hydrated throughout
garden. milk if you reduce inflammation
environment. gardening: Containers deplete some of your cheesy burgers and the day to support
want to and promote skin health,
Choosing the are a small garden’s Designing a stunning skin’s antioxidant sandwiches that you prevent your skin’s natural contributing to a clearer
right size: Opt best friend. They offer garden in a small space requires level, which causes always wish to processes. complexion.
acne.
for plants that are flexibility in terms of thoughtful consideration and the development grab.
well-suited to small placement and allow strategic planning. By selecting of acne. It also In conclusion, by adopting a comprehensive
spaces. Compact and you to experiment the right plants based on your contains gluten, strategy that addresses both internal and external
dwarf varieties of with different plant garden’s unique characteristics, which is a major factors influencing skin health, you empower
trees, shrubs, and combinations. Choose you can transform even the acne-causing yourself to conquer acne effectively. Embrace a
flowers are excellent containers that tiniest outdoor space into a content that leads to lifestyle that nurtures not only your skincare
choices. Consider complement your thriving and beautiful haven. inflammation on the routine but also your dietary choices and stress
vertical gardening by garden’s style and Embrace creativity, experiment skin. So, if you want management practices. Remember, your skin
incorporating climbing consider the varying with plant combinations, and to remove acne-causing reflects the harmony of your entire well-being,
plants to maximize heights and sizes of plants enjoy the process of cultivating food from your diet, this making the pursuit of a holistic lifestyle a lasting
space utilization. to create visual interest. your own small garden paradise. would be one. investment in the health and beauty of your skin.

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cancers. Despite its numerous specialized equipment.
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about the HPV vaccine and you’re ready to
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continue to circulate. It is practice various asanas at
must consider yoga has been offering longer and more
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comparison for achieving a
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some myths related to this manner, which of the these differences to make
with cervical cancer treatment, vaccine will be aware and tend to practice and other outer physical day and age even YouTube can
vaccine. In the below article, two would work better an informed decision for a
which could potentially impact a safer sexual habits compared to those who benefits, rather than mental help you learn various asanas
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all over the world suffer stressing themselves too increase inflammation in the body.
mental fogginess, poor much as stress can cause intake if you are suffering help your thyroid for these eye problems is less
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feeling cold are some of iodine in your food as and legumes. Soy deficiency, thyroid health is
problem sooner or later thyroid glands, so when you activity of thyroid.
the symptoms of thyroid it will pave the way for products like tofu, a significant global concern.
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issues. The symptoms hyperthyroidism. Instead, soy milk, and soy Women, in particular, face a
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dysfunction. should avoid foods like
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thyroid and radishes. and managing thyroid problems.
factors, diet, and spinach, lime, cucumber, IU of vitamin D a day.
problems in
lifestyle are also known women: and celery. Disclaimer: The Free Press Journal bears no responsibility for the content that appears on this page.
Boat overturns, S ix school children died after a boat carrying
27 students, who were on a picnic,
Minister Kuber Dindor said, "I have just learnt
that six children died after a boat carrying school
overturned in a lake on the outskirts of Vadodara students overturned in a lake." "Rescue
6 school students city in Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. A operations are underway. The National Disaster
search operation is underway to trace the Response Force (NDRF) and the fire brigade
killed in Vadodara remaining students at the Harni Lake, where the
incident happened, they said. Gujarat Education
personnel are on the job along with other
agencies", he said. – PTI/Vadodara
BHOPAL | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024

IIM Calcutta sexual harassment allegations:


Director’s ouster surprise students
Saibal Chattopadhyay takes over as the interim director following ICC recommendations
MEGHA CHOWDHURY/MUMBAI faculty member, has as-
sumed the role of the new di-
Students of the Indian Insti- rector-in-charge on an inter-
tute of Management, Calcut- im basis.
ta (IIM-C) are shocked and Expressing concerns
surprised after the ouster of over a fair investigation,
director Sahadeb Sarkar. the ICC, in its recommen-
The IIM-C has relieved dation, highlighted chal-
Sarkar of his duties, who lenges related to accessing
served as the acting director
until last week, in response
to allegations of a sexual ha-
rassment complaint filed
witnesses, staff, faculty,
and institute documents
while Sarkar retained his
position.
IIT-Delhi: Additional non-veg
against him.
Bishal Das, a final-year
student, shared, "He was our
stats professor in the first
This recent removal
marks the third instance
in three years that an IIM
director has left the posi-
meal charges stoke controversy
term. The issue with direc- tion before finishing their
tors and the board has been term. Uttam Kumar SIMPLE VISHWAKARMA / MUMBAI With already segregated spaces for
ongoing for years now. I don't Sarkar resigned in August non-vegetarian and vegetar-
know if there is any relation IIM-Calcutta (left) relieved with Former IIM-C director Sahadeb Sarkar 2023, halfway through a The controversy over vege- around 500 out ian meals in Saptagiri and
between this case and the on- five-year term, and Anju tarian and non-vegetarian
going issue of the board. But great that such stringent (ICC) had received a formal Act). Seth stepped down in meals at India’s top educa-
of 800 students in the Dronagiri hostels, re-
spectively. However, the
it never seemed like he measures and actions are complaint against Sarkar. As a result, he was re- March 2021, four years into tional institutes has IIT-Delhi’s hostel main bone of con-
would be involved in any taken, I believe his removal An unnamed female em- moved from his current po- her term. The removal of resurfaced, this time in tention is the proposed
such case." is required to ensure justice ployee lodged a sexual ha- sition and any other roles Sahadeb Sarkar under- the Indian Institute of non-vegetarians, the additional charge for
Kumud Patel, a first-year so that the investigation can rassment complaint against where he holds administra- scores the institute's com- Technology (IIT) Delhi. It proposed charges non-vegetarian meals,
student, acknowledged the be done without his involve- Sarkar with the ICC. The tive responsibilities at IIM-C. mitment to addressing and has been alleged that the he claimed.
importance of stringent ment." complaint was filed under The allegations are current- investigating complaints institute has circulated a stoked a Sources indicate that
measures while emphasis- Earlier on Tuesday, Jan 16, the Sexual Harassment of ly undergoing a thorough in- of sexual harassment, en- ‘consent form’ among controversy on the evening of Jan 15, the
ing that the allegations have the IIM-C released a state- Women at Workplace (Pre- vestigation. suring a safe and con- students in hostels Dronagiri IIT-Delhi made a notable mod-
not been proven yet. ment stating that the Inter- vention, Prohibition, and Re- Saibal Chattopadhyay, the ducive environment for its and Saptagiri, asking them to pay an ification to the consent form,
Patel stated, "While it is nal Complaints Committee dressal) Act, 2013 (POSH institute's next senior-most academic community. extra charge for choosing non-vegetarian specifically addressing a contentious point
(chicken) options in the hostel mess. that had sparked concern among the stu-
The form, which is mandatory for hostel dents. The additional point in question was
Ceiling collapses NEVER GET BOGGED DOWN BY DU to allow students mess entry, states that the purpose of the ex-
tra charge is to distribute the cost of non-veg-
subsequently revoked.
Officials of the IIT-Delhi claimed they
at NMIMS College, FAILURE: VP TO TRIBAL STUDENTS participating in etarian meals among those who choose
them.
weren’t aware of the development. Public Re-
lations Officer Shiv Prakash Yadav refused
no casualties Republic Day to sit to answer the FPJ’s
FILE PHOTO PIB

PTI / NEW DELHI cial residence, Dhankhar questions on the issue.


reported Vice President Jagdeep
said tribals are the owners
of this country.
for missed exams Similar issues at IIT
The incident took place Dhankhar on Thursday He said those coming PTI / NEW DELHI Bombay and IIT Madras
on the seventh floor of asked tribal students not from rural areas should IIT-Delhi is not the only insti-
the SVKM's Mithibai to get discouraged by fail- never get afraid in cities Delhi University students participating tute facing mess-related chal-
ure as it is not an and that urban areas draw in the Republic Day parade will be given lenges. IIT-Bombay has also
building designated for indicator of their capabil- their strength from tribals a “special chance” to sit for missed ex- been accused of discrimina-
NMIMS courses. ities. and villagers. Dhankhar ams, an official said on Thursday. tion because of banners in
He also said that India said one should not get According to the official, the varsity is the canteen designating a
KRISHA BHATT / MUMBAI has changed and that is discouraged from failure also considering offering a similar relax- specific space for vegetarian
why a tribal woman is the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as it is not an indicator of ation for students who represent the uni- students to sit. The Ambed-
A ceiling collapsed at president, a "kisan putra" a person's capabilities. versity at national and international lev- kar-Periyar-Phule Study Cir-
NMIMS College in Vile Par- (son of a farmer) is the vice president During his address, the vice president el sports events such as the Olympics. cle raised issues such as sep-
le on Thursday, Jan 18, dur- and a person from the other backward said after coming to power, Prime Minis- The final-year students, who are a part A user, @VoiceofIITD, posted a screenshot arate dishes and stoves for vegetarians and
ing regular college hours. classes is the prime minister. ter Narendra Modi had felt that tribal ar- of the Delhi contingent of NCC will of the form on the social media platform ‘X’ non-vegetarians. In 2017, students reported
Fortunately, no casualties Interacting with a delegation of tribal eas should not be known by their march at the Kartavya path on Jan 26, (formerly Twitter) on Jan 13, highlighting facing fines of up to Rs 50,000 for breaking
or injuries were reported, students, participating in the Tribal mineral resources but by the people of will be given this chance to ensure that the issue. the kitchen guidelines.
as confirmed by the stu- Youth Exchange programme, at his offi- the region. their academic year is not wasted and An anonymous student from IIT Delhi told In November 2022, an RTI revealed no sep-
dents who were present at they get their degrees The Free Press Journal (FPJ), “Students opt- arate Jain food spaces, yet reports indicated
the time. GUIDELINES FOR COACHING CENTRES on time, OSD ex- ing for non-vegetarian meals would be re- forced segregation. Despite condemnation
The incident took place amination quired to pay a surcharge on top of the regu- from students, the institute administration,
on the seventh floor of the
SVKM's Mithibai building,
which had been undergoing
No intake of students below 16 Ajay Arora
told PTI.
The
lar mess charges.”
According to him, the purpose of the form,
as stated in the screenshot, is to distribute the
including Dean Suryanarayana Doolla, has
not commented on the issue.
IIT-Madras, on the other hand, takes a dif-
renovation.
Notably, the top three
floors of the Mithibai build-
years, no misleading promises university
may con-
sider in-
cost of non-vegetarian meals among those
who choose them. “The form is mandatory,
and upon completion, a QR code is generated
ferent stance, asserting that they do serve
non-vegetarian meals. However, upon re-
viewing the IIT-Madras official website's
PTI / NEW DELHI student who attended such class", it cluding for mess entry,” the student further added. menu, we observed that they provide
added. first and He also said that it’s unfair to charge stu- omelettes and boiled eggs only for breakfast.
Coaching centres cannot enrol students According to new guidelines, due to second-year dents extra for their preferred food choices. For lunch and dinner, the menu exclusively
below 16 years of age, make misleading tough competition and academic pres- students partici- He added that the students already bore high consists of vegetarian dishes.
promises and guarantee rank or good sure on students, coaching centres pating in the Republic costs for their education and living expenses. As the debate intensifies, students ques-
marks, according to new guidelines an- should take steps for the mental well-be- Day parade for this opportunity after as- With approximately 800 students in the hos- tion the rationale behind additional charges
nounced by the Ministry of Education. ing of students and may conduct classes sessing the number of students who will tels, 500 preferring non-vegetarian food, the based on dietary preferences, emphasising
The guidelines for regulating without putting undue pressure on require the relaxation, he added. students argued against the introduction of the need for a fair and transparent approach
coaching institutes have been framed to them. “We will provide a special chance to fi- additional charges. in addressing the concerns of the diverse
address the need for a legal framework The guidelines detailing the frame- nal-year students of Delhi University According to the student, the IIT-Delhi has student body.
and manage the unregulated growth of work on mental wellbeing come against who were busy with parade rehearsal
private coaching centres. the backdrop of student suicides in and therefore couldn't appear for the ex-
It comes following complaints
received by the government about rising
cases of student suicides, fire incidents,
coaching hub Kota in 2023. The rapid in-
crease in the number of student suicides
flagged various issues plaguing the
amination held during the period,"
Arora said.
A date sheet for the same will be re-
IIT-Kanpur PhD student hangs
herself in hostel room
lack of facilities in coaching incidents as coaching industry. leased soon and the exams will be held
well as methodologies of teaching adopt- According to the guidelines, the keeping in mind the schedule of
ed by them. tuition fees for different courses and cur- students to avoid clash with any other
"No coaching centre shall engage tu- ricula being charged shall be fair and paper, Arora said.
tors having qualifications less than grad- reasonable and receipts for the fee "We want to encourage students to PTI/KANPUR (UP) Dec 29 last year. Possible reasons behind
uation. The institutions cannot make charged must be made available. learn from experiences beyond the class- Talking to PTI over the Jaiswal's suicide will only be
misleading promises or guarantee rank "If the student has paid for the course room teaching. For that, it is important A 29-year-old PhD student at phone, Additional DCP (West) revealed after a preliminary
or good marks to parents for enrolling in full and is leaving the course in the that they participate in such events and the Indian Institute of Tech- Akash Patel said they re- probe and completing other
students in the coaching centres. The in- middle of the prescribed period, a stu- gain exposure. This will also help to nology, Kanpur, allegedly end- ceived information about the formalities, the DCP said.
stitutes cannot enrol students below 16 dent will be refunded from out of the fees instil a sense of nationalism in young ed her life by hanging herself suicide around 1 pm. Upon In a statement, IIT-Kanpur
years of age. Student enrolment should deposited earlier for the remaining peri- minds", Arora said. from the ceiling fan of her reaching the spot, they found said, "With profound grief, IIT
be only after secondary school examina- od on a pro-rata basis within 10 days.” This year, 2,274 cadets, including stu- room here on Thursday, po- the door of Jaiswal's room Kanpur mourns the untimely
tion", the guidelines said. "If the student was staying in the hos- dents from Delhi University lice said. This was the third was locked from inside and and unfortunate demise of a
"The coaching institutes cannot pub- tel of the coaching centre then the hostel representing the Delhi Contingent, will case of suicide at the IIT-Kan- broke it open to find her body PhD student Priyanka Jaisw-
lish or cause to be published or take part fees and mess fee etc. will also be refund- take part in the NCC Republic Day pur campus in a month. hanging from the ceiling fan. al, who joined the Depart-
in the publication of any misleading ad- ed. Under no circumstances, the fee march past. A native of Jharkhand's A forensic team has been ment of Chemical Engineer-
vertisement relating to any claim, direct- based on which enrolment has been The Republic Day parade will also Dumka, Priyanka Jaiswal, called to the spot, Patel said. ing of the Institute last month
ly or indirectly, of quality of coaching or made for a particular course and dura- witness a record number of 907 girl who was pursuing a PhD in Jaiswal's hostel mates had in- (December 2023). She was
the facilities offered therein or the result tion shall be increased during the cur- cadets who will march on the occa- Chemical engineering, was formed IIT-Kanpur authori- found dead in her hostel room
procured by such coaching centre or the rency of the course," it said. sion. admitted to the institute on ties who later called the police. this afternoon. "

ing, located opposite the


NMIMS building, are desig-
Mithibai College hosted para events for differently-abled children
nated for NMIMS courses The event featured four distinct categories—dance, music, talent show and painting—for the children to display their talent.
and are integral to the
NMIMS college. STAFF REPORTER / MUMBAI Arvinder Singh, a
A video posted online by distinguished music expert,
an NMIMS Law student To highlight the talent of the dif- served as the judge for ‘Pitch Per-
highlighted the incident, ferently-abled, Mithibai Colleges’ fect,’ a singing competition that
expressing safety con- cultural team, ‘Kshitij’ hosted highlighted the melodious voices
cerns. events for such children on Jan 7. of specially-abled participants.
An NMIMS student, who This event continued Kshitij’s The ‘Para Talent Show', a plat-
didn’t want to be named, legacy to be the only college festi- form for showcasing a variety of
told The Free Press Journal val to host para events, dedicated skills, was expertly judged by sea-
(FPJ), "That part of the to showcasing the talents of differ- soned actor, Jay Soni. In the event,
building is slightly older; ently-abled children. The para ‘Cascade of Colours’, a painting
we are just glad that no one event was also a testament to the competition, the participants dis-
was hurt." college's commitment to inclusivi- played their artistic prowess, with
Another student com- ty and providing a platform for all the accomplished artist, Isha Ka-
mented, "It is a very unfor- individuals to express their mal, providing valuable judge-
tunate incident and is quite unique abilities. ment.
concerning." The para events featured four The experienced panel of
Students from NMIMS distinct categories, each carefully judges appreciated and evaluated
voiced their concerns about designed to celebrate the diverse the exceptional talents displayed
the building's infrastruc- talents of the participants. throughout the events.
tural maintenance, citing it Renowned choreographer, Noorin Infusing a radiant glow into the
as a significant issue. Sha, presided over the ‘Rang day was a mesmerising perform-
NMIMS officials have not Manch’, a dance competition, ance by a magician, captivating
responded to the FPJ’s where participants expressed everyone in the audience and leav-
questions on the incident themselves through captivating ing them spellbound with admira-
till the publication of this performances. tion.
article.
Jenna ctors Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee are set to welcome their second child.
Dewan,
Steve Kazee
A The couple are already parents to their son Callum, who was born in March
2020, one month after they confirmed their engagement. Dewan, 43, shared
the news in an Instagram video on Wednesday showing Kazee, 48, playing
the guitar while she’s in the bathtub cradling her baby bump. “Think if I make
expecting @stevekazee serenade me every night the baby will get his voice??” she captioned
her post. This will be Dewan’s third child. She shares 10-year-old daughter Everly with
second child former husband and Step Up co-star Channing Tatum. —PTI
INDORE | FRIDAY | JANUARY 19, 2024
bhopal

Ask Me
shots. So we had a wonderful bonding experi-
ence during the shoot.

In Killer Soup, you had some intimate scenes


with Manoj Bajpayee. Are you comfortable

Anything
performing such scenes on screen?
It depends. If I feel that the scene is not there
just for titillation or just to be sensational, then
I don’t mind. It’s also the people you’re working
with. Abhishek and Manoj made me so comfort-
able. The atmosphere on set was very easy and
it was very private. Everything had been dis- Katrina Kaif reveals what she
cussed in advance about what I’d be wearing, likes the most about being a
Konkona sheds light and how they’d shoot it, so I knew what was go-
Punjabi daughter-in-law
ing to happen. I didn’t feel uncomfortable doing
on her time on the something like that.
CJ DESK
sets of Killer Soup Some people have been accusing OTT of pro-
moting violence and vulgarity, and are de- atrina Kaif, who is currently garner-

A still from
manding censorship. What is your opinion?
I don’t believe in censorship at all. Of course,
shows must be rated U/A or PG-13, so that par-
K ing praises from critics as well as the
audience for her latest film Merry
Christmas, revealed what she likes
Killer Soup ents will know what can children watch and the most about being a Punjabi daughter-
what not. But when it comes to adults, there in-law. The actress, who tied the knot with ac-
should be no censorship. If people over 18 can tor Vicky Kaushal in December 2021, decided
vote and choose their leaders and life partners, to interact with her fans and followers on a so-
then why can’t they choose their content? There cial media platform on Thursday.
should be a clear warning that it is not suitable Katrina conducted an ‘Ask Me Anything’ ses-
for children or that it is violent or sexual, but sion on the photos and video-sharing plat-
that’s that. After that, I believe adults can make form. What caught out attention was her
their own decisions. rection to a question about her mar-
ried life.
Do you think the Indian audience is open to A user asked what she likes
exploring the genre of dark comedies? about being a Punjabi daughter-
I was not sure initially, but I am getting so in-law. Replying to this, Katrina
much love for my character Swathi that I feel wrote, “Dher sara pyaar & ghar ka
SAGARIKA CHOUDHARY maybe they are ready. People have rooted for bana hua sarso da saag aur makki
Swathi despite the fact that she’s not always be- ki roti with white makkhan.”
ctress Konkona Sensharma recently having in a very correct way. I think people do The actress also shared a picture

A starred in the quirky and twisted web


series Killer Soup, co-starring Manoj
Bajpayee and directed by Abhishek
understand that this is not real life, that it is a
work of fiction, that it is a crime thriller. It’s
supposed to be a dark comedy. Slowly, these
of the famous Punjabi dish.
Katrina also answered several
questions related to Merry
Chaubey. Though it was promoted as being things are starting, Especially thanks to OTT, Christmas. Reacting to a user
a crime thriller, it is laced with dark humour, we are getting different kinds of content, and who asked how she learned
which has become one of the highlights of the that is very heartening. Tamil dialogues, the actress
show. In a candid conversation with The Free said, “Very very hard... but
Press Journal, Konkona shed light on her time What is the secret ingredient in your I had great support from Vi-
on the sets of Killer Soup, censorship on OTT, recipe for the perfect act? jay Sethupathi all through-
her approach towards choosing the right script, When I take up a role, the first thing I out.”
and more. Excerpts: check is if there is some merit to the Katrina also shared a pic-
character and if I like the script and ture in which Vicky is seen
How was your experience working with the director. It has to excite me, cre- hugging her tightly after
Manoj Bajpayee? atively speaking. And once that hap- watching the film. It was in re-
It was fantastic! I had been wanting to work pens, then I completely devote my- sponse to a question from a fan
with Manoj Bajpayee for so many years now self to it. I never think of the out- who enquired about the best re-
and I was thrilled when I got the opportunity. come. I try to relate to my char- action she got on the film.
But when the shoot commenced, I was a little acter as much as possible so Set on the night of Christmas Eve,
nervous, because he’s a legendary actor who that the audience too find it Merry Christmas narrates the curi-
has had such a celebrated career. I thought real. I want to be a conduit be- ous life story of a single mother
he’d be a very intense kind of person, very in- tween the character and the Maria (Katrina), who is on a day
timidating for me, but he was nothing like viewer. I have to make out with her mute daughter Annie
that. He has a very easy and casual vibe. He that bridge happen with (Pari Sharma). She accidentally
has a certain warmth to his personality, the help of my director, meets Albert (Vijay), a Dubai-re-
which I love very much. He would cook for co-actors and the turned architect, but life unfolds
us on set. Sometimes, all of us would get to- whole crew. That’s bitter truths as they cross paths
gether and play games while waiting for the how I look at it. with each other.
PICS: VARINDER CHAWLA

CAUGHT ON CAM
Sequel
Khushi Kapoor
is all smiles as
she finishes her
Celebs were snapped as they daily workout
were out and about in Mumbai

buzz
Harsh Madhuri
Varrdhan Dixit Nene
Kapoor strikes a
looks cool pose
as he is for our
Mukesh spotted in shutterbugs
Chhabra Juhu

CUDDLERS CJ DESK
Filmmaker Mukesh Chhabra shares a
lia Bhatt who shares a healthy bond
cryptic post on social media
CJ DESK
A with her sister Shaheen Bhatt often
share pictures that exude major sib-
ling goals.
The Jigra actor took to Instagram on
ilmmaker Mukesh Chhabra, who directed Wednesday and shared a picture with Shaheen. She

F Sushant Singh Rajput’s last film Dil Bechara,


has shared a cryptic post on social media and
netizens were convinced that he has an-
captioned the post, “We are cuddly sleepers, re-united
at last, @shaheenb.”
In the picture, Alia can be seen cuddling with her sister,
nounced a sequel to the film. On Wednesday, Shaheen Bhatt. Alia wore a black top with no makeup, and
Mukesh took to his social media account and wrote, Shaheen donned a light blue sweater.
Dil Bechara 2. As soon as the actor dropped the picture, fans and industry
He did not write anything else besides the title of the friends chimed in the comment section.
film. Soon after he shared the post, emotional fans Alia and Shaheen born to veteran actress Soni
chimed in the comments section and reacted to it. Razdan and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.
Singer Amaal Malik also dropped a red heart emoticon Last year, in November, Alia penned a spe-
under Mukesh’s post. cial self-composed poem for her sister Sha-
Dil Bechara starred Sushant and Sanjana Sanghi in heen on her birthday.
the lead roles. Directed by Mukesh, it is a remake of the
2014 Hollywood hit The Fault In Our Stars, which is
based on John Green’s 2012 bestseller of the same name.
The film also starred Saif Ali Khan, Sahil Vaid, Saswata
Chatterjee, Swastika Mukherjee, Sunit Tandon, Michael
Muthu, Rajie Vijay Sarathy, and Subbalakshmi in key
roles. Bhumi
It was the last film of Sushant, who was found dead at his Pednekar
Mumbai residence on June 14, 2020. He was 34. looks dapper
Mukesh, who set up his own casting company in 2008, is the in white
man behind the casting of movies like Sushant’s Kai Po Che,
Gangs of Wasseypur, Dangal, Delhi Crime and many others. He
palazzos
started off his journey in the entertainment industry with cast-
ing minor characters for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s 2006 film
Rang De Basanti while the director was shooting in Delhi. But,
soon, Mukesh landed in Mumbai and got a casting job for the
Rishi Kapoor-starrer Chintuji. Since then, there has been no
looking back for the casting director. Sanya Malhotra stuns with
her gorgeous looks as she
heads out in suburbs
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Sidharth Malhotra

Vacation
romances Isha Talwar in
Indian Police Force new
song Bairiyaa Re

mode on Sushmita Sen swims in minus 1


temperature amid Azerbaijan’s
CHEMISTRY
SOARS IN
LOVE
snow-capped mountains

CJ DESK

ushmita Sen has taken time off from

S her hectic schedule and is currently


vacationing in Azerbaijan. The ac-
tress took to her Instagram handle
and shared a glimpse from her vacation
as she took a dip in the pool in minus 1 temper-
ature amid snow-capped mountains.
Sen captioned the video: “Snow capped mountains,
minus 1 temperature, a heated outdoor pool…
and of course the desire
to dive right in!!! Ufffff what
an experience it is…to let go!!!
To be free (zing) & one with
nature! #breathtaking
#shahdag #azerbaijan🇦🇿
#yourstruly #sharing
#avibecalledlife #feelit #liveit.
I love you guys beyond!!! #dug-
gadugga #2024diaries.”
Reacting to Sushmita’s video,
her daughter Renee Sen com-
mented, “You are unreal.” Tan-
naz Irani said, “Wow! Really
jealous now.”
Before heading to Azerbaijan,
Sushmita attended Aamir
Khan’s daughter Ira Khan and
Nupur Shikhare’s wedding re-
ception in Mumbai with her CJ DESK
boyfriend, Rohman Shawl and
elhiites will be amazed to see the video of

D Bairiyaa Re song from Sidharth Malhotra’s


digital show Indian Police Force as it fea-
tures him romancing his co-star Isha Tal-
Renee. She also penned a sweet war against the picturesque backdrop of Hu-
note to the couple and wrote, “I have mayun’s Tomb in Delhi.
witnessed their beautiful journey lead- Taking to a social media platform, Sidharth
ing up to this togetherness. Congratula- dropped the song’s video and captioned it, “Between
tions Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare. orders and action, a love melody unfolds.
May you always celebrate life and all its #BairiyaaRe, Song Out Now!”
blessings. Here’s to a new chapter & a Bairiyaa Re is not the only song shot at Delhi’s
destined bond. I love you soooooo much. iconic heritage site. Earlier, Shukran Allah (from
Congratulations Maa Pritam Shikhare.” Kurbaan) , Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011) track, Choomantar, were also shot at the Humayun’s
Meanwhile, on the work front, Sushmita Tomb. Built in 1565 AD, nine years after Humayun’s death, by his widow, Bega Begam, the monu-
will be seen next in the ment has garden squares (chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, a mausoleum exceeded
third season of Aarya. by a double dome. It is located in the Nizamuddin East area of Delhi.
The second part of the
series will stream
from February 9,

Flaunting curves
2024. Sonam Kapoor sheds 20 Kgs,
flaunts toned midriff and curves in
postpartum weight loss

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WAGAH B
ollywood actress Sonam Kapoor
embarked on a fitness journey fol-
lowing the birth of her son, Vayu.
In her latest Instagram post, the ac-

TRIUMPH tress proudly showcased her remark-


able weight-loss achievements. Sonam and
her husband, businessman Anand Ahuja,
were blessed with a baby boy in August 2022.
On Wednesday, Sonam shared a video to
flaunt her weight loss. The 38-year-old ac-
Varun Tej, Manushi tress is seen posing in front of a full-length
Chhillar’s Operation Varun Tej at Wagah border mirror in black tights and a black sports
bra. “What a wow... 20 kgs down... 6 more to May 8, 2018, in a traditional Anand Karaj ceremony.
Valentine becomes first Operation Valentine’s commitment to go,” Sonam captioned her video which she In March 2022, the couple announced that they were
film to launch a song at portraying emotions which is in- shared on her Instagram story. expecting their first child together and they wel-
spired by true events. Sonam had stayed away from the lime- comed a baby boy on August 20, 2022, in Mumbai.
Wagah border Operation Valentine marks the Hin- light for quite some time post-partum, but Sonam consistently shares her post-pregnancy jour-
di film debut of Varun Tej, while the actress is now back to business in the ney on social media. In a recent post featuring stun-
CJ DESK Manushi is making her Telugu de- city. ning pictures of herself in a lehenga, the actress
but. Meanwhile, in the movie,Tej will Sonam and Anand tied the knot on opened up about her postpartum experience.
arun Tej and Manushi be playing a pilot, Chhillar, on the

V Chhillar are currently gear- other hand, will be seen as a radar

Debut delight
ing up for the release of their controller.
upcoming film, Operation
Valentine. It is said to be based on
true events and is billed as “a patriot-
ic, edge-of-the-seat entertainer.”
Ahead of the film’s release, the mak-
ers have unveiled a song called Vande Nutan’s granddaughter Pranutan
Mataram. Bahl to mark hollywood debut
Varun launched the soul-stirring
patriotic anthem Vande Mataram at CJ DESK the critically acclaimed
the Wagah border. This is the first- 2018 Bengali Beauty, the
ever movie in the history of Indian egendary actor highest grossing Bengali
films to unveil a song at this his-
toric location.
At the Wagha Border,
L Nutan’s grand-
daughter Pranu-
tan Bahl is all set
language movie of all
time.
The film’s production
Varun was seen inter- to make her Holly- primary in English with
acting with the Bor- wood debut with the up- some Hindi dialogues,
der Security Force coming film Coco & Nut. will take place entirely in
(BSF) as the notes She will star opposite Chicago from June to
of Vande Mataram American actor-filmmak- July this year, with
filled the air with er Rahsaan Noor. a diverse cast
a thunderous re- Billed as a spirit-lift- and crew
sponse from the ing romance, the drawn
audience. charming love sto- from
Vande ry is directed by both the
Mataram is Rahsaan Noor. United
sung by the This marks his States and
legendary first film since India.
Sukhwinder
Singh in Hin-
di and Kunal
Kundu in Tel-
ugu. The music
is by Mickey J
Meyer who has
crafted a score.
The song highlights
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