First India-Jaipur Edition-08 August 2020

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COVID-19 UPDATE

WORLD

7,20,242 1,93,95,730 DEATHS

MAHARASHTRA 17,092 DEATHS 4,90,262 CASES

CONFIRMED CASES

TAMIL NADU 4,690 DEATHS 2,85,024 CASES

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INDIA

42,564 20,86,506 DEATHS

CONFIRMED CASES

DELHI 4,082 DEATHS 1,42,723 CASES

RAJASTHAN

767

DEATHS

KARNATAKA 2,998 DEATHS 1,64,924 CASES

TWIN TRAGEDY STRIKES

50,157

CONFIRMED CASES

GUJARAT 2,604 DEATHS 68,885 CASES

A landslide in the early hours of Friday and a plane crash at night leaves Kerala in shock as several lives lost

GOD’S OWN COUNTRY Rescue operation underway after an Air India Express Vande Bharat flight with passengers on board en route from Dubai skidded off the runway while landing, at Karippur in Kozhikode, Friday.

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Rescue operations underway to retrieve bodies from under debris in Kerala’s Idduki district on Friday after a massive landslide in the area.

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20 dead including pilots as plane breaks 15 killed, 50 trapped after into 2 while landing @ Kozhikode runway landslide in Idukki dist New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram: At least 20 people were killed after an Air India Express plane with 190 on board from Dubai skidded off the runway and broke in two while landing at Kerala’s Kozhikode on Friday amid heavy rain at 7:40 pm, the police said.

Among those killed were the two pilots of Flight IX 1344, authorities said. Four people are still stuck inside, the Kerala Police chief said. Most on board have been evacuated and at least 50 injured, including 15 in serious condition, have been

taken to hospital, authorities said.

There were 174 passengers, 10 Infants, two pilots and four cabin crew members on board the aircraft.

PM Modi spoke to Kerala CM P Vijayan over the phone about the plane accident at Kozhikode airport. PM promised all assistance from the Centre. “Distressed to learn about the tragic accident of Air India Express aircraft in Kozhikode, Kerala. I have instructed NDRF to reach the site at the earliest and assist with the rescue operations,” HM Amit Shah tweeted.

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EX-IAF PILOT DEEPAK VASANT SATHE; CO-PILOT KUMAR KILLED IN CRASH Captain Deepak Vasant Sathe and First Officer Akhilesh Kumar, the pilot and co-pilot of the ill-fated Air Deepak V Sathe India Express flight died in the accident. Capt Sathe was an ace fighter pilot and alumni of the National Defence Academy and had clocked most of his flying hours on MiGs and was a Sword of Honour from the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad. The deaths were confirmed by the Kozhikode District Collector Sree Ram Sambasivarao.

RAHUL GANDHI @RAHULGANDHI Shocked at the devastating news of the plane mishap in Kozhikode. Deepest condolences to the friends and family of those who died in this accident. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.

AHMED PATEL @AHMEDPATEL Extremely anguished to hear about the crash landing of the Air India aircraft in Kozhikode I appeal to central & state authorities to provide all necessary assistance Our prayers and thoughts are with the passengers and their families

Thiruvananthapuram: The death toll in Idukki landslide has risen to 15, said Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday while announcing ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to kin of the deceased.

Rescuers retrieved at least 15 bodies and struggled to free around 50 others feared trapped under debris in Kerala’s Idduki district on Friday after torrential rains triggered a massive landslide in the area, officials said. CM said that the state govt has sought the help of the Air Force but adverse weather condition is not conducive for airlifting people.

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NARENDRA MODI @NARENDRAMODI Pained by the loss of lives due to a landslide in Rajamalai, Idukki. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. NDRF and the administration are working on the ground, providing assistance to the affected.

AMIT SHAH @AMITSHAH Condolences to the bereaved families of those who have lost their lives in Rajamalai, Idukki(Kerala) due to landslide.

Have spoken to DG NDRF, their team has reached the spot to provide all possible assistance to the administration with the rescue work. May injured recover soon.

CHIEF MINISTER WRITES LETTER TO UNION MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOR

Gehlot demands starting of Alwar ESIC Med College Naresh Sharma Jaipur: The Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has demanded the Central Government to start operating the Medical College-cum-Hospital at Alwar at the earliest, in the hospital building constructed by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).

He said that a large number of patients will be benefited by the availability of medical services in this hospital building with 500 beds.

In this regard, Gehlot has written a letter to the Union Minister of State for Labor and Employment, Santosh Kumar Gangwar.

CM Ashok Gehlot

“The building constructed at a cost of about 800-900 crores has been constructed for the Medical College and Hospital, but currently only a small 50 bed hospital is being operated here. Due to this, the hospital building is not being used properly in providing medical facilities to the general public,” Gehlot said in his letter.

The Chief Minister said that in the past it was considered to transfer the building to the state government and operate the hospital.

“But according to an order of the Delhi High Court, it is not possible to transfer this building to the state government

and in view of the legal provisions and the decision of the court, the hospital is to be operated

by ESIC only,” he said.

Gehlot urged the Union Minister to provide instructions to the concerned agency for the operation of this hospital with 500 beds facility and said that this will help about 3,37,000 insured and their 9,67,000 family members residing in Alwar and surrounding areas. Apart from the fact that better medical facilities will be provided, the operation of a medical college here will help to overcome the shortage of doctors in the state in the coming years,” he said.

Gehlot terms phone tapping condemnable; cops file PE Naresh Sharma Jaipur: Even as the social media platforms went abuzz with a post that claimed that the Rajasthan government had taken permission to tap phones of 6 MLAs that are holed up in Jaisalmer hotel, on Friday, the Rajasthan Police clarified that it did not tap the phone number of any legislator.

Sensing the seriousness of the matter, the Chief Minister himself came about and rebutted the

claim saying that such acts are ‘extremely condemnable’.

“There is no tradition of phone tapping in Rajasthan. No phone is being tapped. It is illegal and all this is being promoted to spread confusion,” Gehlot said. It has been claimed in the WhatsApp message that phone numbers of around half a dozen MLAs staying at the hotel are being illegally tapped. The message is being circulated with a list of phone numbers.

Reacting to it, the state police in a statement said, “No unit of the Rajasthan Police did phone tapping of any MLA or MP, neither in the past nor in present.” The state police said the allegations are “imaginary and false”. “Rajasthan Police always acts to prevent criminal activities & illegal taping is a criminal act,” the statement said.

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DJ court serve notices to 6 BSP MLAs in hotel

FRIDAY FIESTA IN JAISALMER!

Move brings credibility and goodwill to Gehlot govt!

Lokesh Sharma, Sanjay Bapna, Rajendra Yadav, Jagdeesh Jangid, Bhajan Lal Jatav along with others at Mateshwari Tanot Rai Temple.

Sandeep Yadav, Lakhan Singh, Joginder Singh Awana, Rajendra Gudha, Wajib Ali, and Deepchand Khairiya along with process server of the court at Hotel Suryagarh on Friday.

Prashant Bairwa trying his hands at Harmonium along with Rajasthani folk artists at Hotel Suryagarh on Friday.

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Pramod Jain Bhaya, Sanyam Lodha, and Pukhram Parashar on board an aircraft while on way to Jaipur from Jaisalmer.

Avinash Pande and Saleh Mohammad during their visit to Mateshwari Tanot Rai Temple in Jaisalmer.

KC Venugopal and Govind Singh Dotasara arrive at Hotel Suryagarh.

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Mamta Bhupesh taking a selfie on Friday.

Raj issues orders to intensify search in jails Shivendra Parmar Jaipur: The Rajasthan government on Friday issued orders to conduct intense checking for mobile phones in jails in order to prevent prisoners from using them.

Additional chief secretary (home) Rohit Kumar Singh issued an order to all district collectors directing them to set up a district-level squad and conduct intense checking of mobile phones, sim cards, and other prohibited items in the jails. The squad will be headed by an official of Rajasthan Administrative Service with Rajasthan Police Service and other officials as members. He also asked the officials to conduct a video recording of the search operations. Jail authorities will have to ensure cooperation with the squad and secrecy of the search operations.

Jaisalmer: Contrary to the prevailing speculation of 6 BSP MLAs being shifted from Jaisalmer hotel to some other ‘unknown’ safe destination to avoid or escape HC notices, notices were served to all 6 BSP MLAs who are currently camping in Jaisalmer, on Friday, as per the directions of the single bench of the High Court. The otherwise act of normal process of serving notices by a court had assumed special importance due to the ongoing political crisis in the state. The notices first reached local DJ Court and from

there the process server of the court took them to Hotel Suryagarh. SP Ajay Singh Rathore reached the hotel ahead of the court representatives and said that the police were ready to assist the court in every way required. The move has brought some goodwill and credibility to the Gehlot government, which has sent a clear message to all and sundry that it respects the sentiment and directions of the judiciary.

Some extra time was consumed as the BSP MLAs had their IDs in their hotel rooms.

MLAs Rajendra Gudha, Sandeep Yadav, Jogendra Awana, Wajib

Ali, Lakhan Singh, and Deepchand Khairiya after receiving the notices said that they accepted court notices readily. We express our faith in Congress and CM Ashok Gehlot which does not qualify for suspension of our House membership.

We have full faith in the judiciary and are ready for August 14.

All six MLAs unanimously said that they had collaborated with Congress for development of their constituencies and its voters.

Everybody is aware of the tremendous work done by CM Gehlot during the corona crisis, they said.

Congress, CM responsible for OP Mathur meets CS, DGP, others to newly appointed Raj pol crisis: Chaudhary appear before privilege party office bearers committee on Tuesday BREACH OF PRIVILEGE MOTION

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Dr Rituraj Sharma Jaipur: Chief Secretary Rajeev Swarup, DGP Bhupendra Singh, and ADG (Intelligence) Umesh Mishra will appear before the privilege committee of parliament on Tuesday regarding a breach of privilege motion.

A high-level meeting was held in the CS chamber to discuss important points and factual reports related to attack on Lok Sabha MP from Nagaur Hanuman Beniwal’s convoy in Baytu on November 12, 2019. The second meeting of the Parliamentary committee on privilege will be held on August 11. In the first meeting in March, the then CS DB Gupta had placed the state government’s point of view before the committee.

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Accordingly, a report was prepared whose finer points were discussed and finalized in Friday’s meeting.

In the first meeting, DB Gupta had submitted complete detail of the incident including date and facts. He said that there was no laxity on part of the police including delay in registering the FIR or further investigation. He had also told the committee about the press conference in the afternoon prior to the incident which took place later in the night.

Jaisalmer: Lashing out at CM Ashok Gehlot and the Congress, Union minister Kailash Chaudhary on Friday said the political crisis in the state was of their own making and the BJP has nothing to do with it.

The Union minister of state for agriculture also demanded the resignation of Gehlot on moral grounds, saying people are suffering due to the crisis triggered by infighting in the Congress. The current crisis in the state is due to CM Gehlot and the Congress, he said, adding that while the Congress MLAs are enjoying ‘biryani’ and having fun in swimming pools in a Jaislamer hotel, people are suffering.

The common people and farmers of the state are upset. The coronavirus crisis and

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Kailash Chaudhary during his day in Jaisalmer on Friday.

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criminal incidents are increasing and the Congress government is locked in a hotel, Chaudhary said.

The BJP leader said the chief minister and Congress leaders are blaming the BJP without any logic or facts.

This is a fight between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, which is affecting the people of the state. But the Congress is blaming the BJP, which has nothing to do with it. Gehlot has

lost the faith of his legislators, he said.

The minister said the Congress has spent a year and a half in office but has not delivered on a single promise .

The legislators backing Ashok Gehlot are holed up in the Jaisalmer’s Suryagarh hotel as the Congress has accused the BJP of horsetrading after its 19 MLAs, including former deputy CM Sachin Pilot, revolted against the chief minister.

Jaipur: BJP national vice president OP Mathur meets the newly appointed party office bearers at his Jaipur residence. Many BJP workers from across the state also came to give their feedback to Mathur regarding the state organization.

Newly-appointed state VP Ajay Pal Singh, Madhuram Choudhary, secretaries Ashok Saini, and Mahendra Yadav met the national VP on Friday.

Mathur congratulated all the newly appointed office bearers and wished them for the future by serving them sweets.

On the sidelines, Mathur also received feedback from the party workers who had come from different

OP Mathur

parts of the state. Former minister Dr Rohitashwa Sharma, exMLA Man Singh Kinsariya, BJP leader Mukesh Pareek, and Sohan Lal Tambi also met the veteran BJP leader.

OP Mathur reached Jaipur after condoling his family friend and BJP leader Pushp Jain in Falna on his son’s untimely demise. Mathur is slated to leave for Delhi from Jaipur.

29 RAS officers transferred Raj bureaucrat Rajiv Plaint filed against Dotasara, 3 Mehrishi retires as CAG others for flouting Covid norms in bureaucratic reshuffle First India Bureau Jaipur: In another move, the state government has transferred 29 RAS officers on late Friday night. The transfers seem to have been done before the upcoming local body elections. Apart from this the wishes and desires of the local representatives has been given due importance in the list released by DoPT. The list prominently features the

transfer of RAS Aslam Sher Khan on an IAS post. Khan will be the Director, Printing stationery department after August 31 when sitting director Ramchan-

dra Denwal retires from his services. In another important change hitherto APO Dinesh Sharma has been transferred to CMO as OSD. Kanishk Saini who was transferred as deputy commissioner in Jaipur Heritage Municipal Corporation has now been appointed the GM of RAJCOMP Info Services Ltd. The DoPT list features many more important disruptions with 15 SDOs changed.

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Jaipur: Rajiv Mehrishi, a former bureaucrat from Rajasthan cadre, retired as CAG on Friday.

Mehrishi had served as Rajasthan’s CS before the Modi government brought him to New Delhi as a finance secretary. He was appointed as the Home Secretary of India on August 31, 2015. He had held many key positions including that of the Finance Secretary, Secretary (Fertilizers), and

Jaipur: A complaint regarding flouting social distancing norms on July 29 while PCC president Govind Singh Dotasara took charge of his party post was presented before ACMM-2 against Dotasara and three others which the court will hear on Friday. The complaint by Omprakash Solanki, PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasara, CM, CS, Divisional Commissioner, DGP, Administration

Rajiv Mehrishi

Secretary (Overseas Indian Affairs) of GoI. He was appointed as CAG on September 25, 2017. Mehrishi will celebrate his birthday today.

along with all attendees a party to the case, alleges infringement of corona guidelines issued by the central and state government by all present in the event.

The complaint states that GOI had enforced lockdown on March 24 to contain the virus spread in the country.

So far more than 15 lakh have been infected. Both the central and state government had issued guidelines to stop the spread of the coronavirus infection. Anybody

found not following the guidelines could be tried under IPC, Disaster Management Act, and prevention of smoking act as per the provisions of the guidelines.

It states that the event on July 29 was attended by more than 400 people and the laid guidelines were not followed.

It also states that Dotasara, Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Avinash Pande along with others addressed the crowd without wearing a mask.

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Its raining jobs in times of Corona, thanks to sensitive CM! First India Bureau Jaipur: At a time when Covid-19 has resulted in major unemployment, ‘sensitive’ CM Ashok Gehlot has showered new job opportunities as a balm to the needy in these times

Recruitment of 6,310 CHO Recruitment of 6310 posts of Community Health Officer (CHO) for medical and health centres operating at block level in all districts of the state will be done on contractual basis soon.

On Friday, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal of National Health Mis-

sion (NHM). This decision will provide new employment opportunities to the youth.

According to the proposal, under the Ayushman Bharat Abhiyan, all health institutions up to the level of subhealth centre in the state are to be made functional as health and wellness centres by the year 2022. In this order, the process of recruitment of 2310 contractual posts of CHOs for various health centres during the year 2019-20 was postponed after the release was issued. Moreover, including the above posts, recruitment for 4,000 new contractual posts of ap-

proved CHOs will be conducted.

CM approved the proposal to recruit a total of 6,310 posts of CHO on contractual basis. They will be paid honorarium and incentives under the provisions of Project Implementation Plan (PIP) of NHM. Contractual services to the post of CHO will

continue for the duration of the PIP.

New Posts in veterinary centres Gehlot has also approved the creation of a total of 400 new posts of 200 livestock assistants and 200 jaladhari in 200 new veterinary subcenters to be opened in 2020-21. Gehlot has also

approved an additional budget provision of Rs 20.72 crore while creating a total of 588 new posts for strengthening 294 subdivision offices in the state. Each subdivision office will get an information assistant and a junior assistant.

He approved to fill 83 vacant posts in Agricultural University, Jodhpur and its constituent colleges.

Direct recruitment in police dept CM provided financial and administrative approval to the proposal to fill 326 vacant posts of Class IV employees in police department through direct recruit-

Covid tally crosses 50K mark: 1,161 new cases, 10 deaths Death toll climbs to 767; Alwar for the second consecutively day reported more than 200 cases Jaipur: Covid-19 is marching ahead virtually unabated in the state much like in the rest of the country crossed the 50,000 mark on Friday. Last 24 reported 1,161 new cases of corona taking the total to 50157 along with 10 deaths taking the death toll to 767. Alwar, Bharatpur, Kota & Nagaur reported 2 deaths each on Friday while one death each was reported from Dholpur & Rajsamand.

Alwar for second day in succession reported more than 200 new cases. It added maximum 203 new cases followed by 147 from Jodhpur, 104 from Jaipur, 98 from

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BENIWAL RECOVERS

Medicos taking sample for corona testing in Jaipur.

Ajmer, 86 from Bikaner, 68 from Pali, 51 from Dholpur, 49 from Bhilwara, 46 from Bharatpur, 44 from Sikar, 40 from Barmer, 32 from Sirohi, 24 from Tonk, 23 from Jhalawar,

SACHIN PILOT @SachinPilot Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives due to a massive landslide in the Idukki district of Kerala. My thoughts and prayers with those that have been affected. Heard the tragic news of the crash of an Air India aircraft returning from Dubai at Kozhikode Airport in Kerala. I pray to God for the safety and security of all travelers.

21 each from Jaisalmer & Nagaur, 17 from Jhunjhunu, 16 from Chittorgarh, 11 from Jalore, 9 each from Dungarpur & Kota, 7 each from Banswara, Dausa & Karauli, 5

from Ganganagar, 4 from Pratapgarh, 3 from Hanumangarh, 2 from Bundi, 1 from Churu and 6 BSF jawans were diagnosed corona positive.

The cumulative dis-

trict wise tally of the coronavirus positives on Friday is as follows – Ajmer 2403, Alwar 5046, Banswara 247, Baran 227, Barmer 1658, Bharatpur 2844, Bhilwara 942, Bikaner 2437, Bundi 252, Chittorgarh 370, Churu 717, Dausa 348, Dholpur 1460, Dungarpur 689, Ganganagar 319, Hanumangarh 240, Jaipur 6250, Jaisalmer 238, Jalore 1239, Jhalawar 742, Jhunjhunu 673, Jodhpur 7770, Karauli 383, Kota 2475, Nagaur 1617, Pali 2959, Pratapgarh 198, Rajsamand 698, Sawai Madhopur 280, Sikar 1267, Sirohi 944, Tonk 370 and Udaipur 1518 along with 189 from other states & countries.

ACB arrests two WCD department officers First India Bureau Banswara: Banswara ACB team arrested women and child development project officer in Ghatol while accepting bribe of Rs 10000.

This is the first case of its kind in Ghatol, when an employee of women & child development department got

her superiors arrested.

Roopwati Charpota who is women and child development project officer, along with women observer Manjula Labana was arrested while taking bribe from Ghatol supervisor Tara Bhagora.

Additional SP of the ACB Madho Singh informed that Tara had

filed a complaint against the accused that they demanded Rs 15,000 for her transfer to Devda near Ghatol and clearing departmental notice. The first installment of bribe Rs 8,000 was paid on July 10. Second installment was to be paid in August when ACB caught them red handed.

Kalla chairs meet to finalise Jpr bomb blast case Guv’s speech for I-day gala hearing on Aug 10 Vishal

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Jaipur: State level ministerial committee gave approval to the final draft of the message to read on behalf of the Governor during the Independence Day celebrations.

Water Resources and Energy Minister BD Kalla chaired the meeting attended by member ministers Dr Raghu Sharma and Dr Subhash Garg along with other senior officers.

The message will include steps by the state govt like finalizing budget for Jal Jeevan Mission, Announcement for opening of new colleges and steps taken during corona

Jaipur: In Jaipur bomb blast case, the CMM court sent a file to the Court, and Special Judge Harendra Singh will hold the hearing for the same on August 10.

The bomb blasts took place at eight places in Jaipur on May 13, 2008, in which apart from Shahbaz Ahmed, the other accused Salman, Mohd.

Saif, Sarwar Azmi, and Saifur Rehman have been given death sentences in 8 separate cases. Also, 4 other accused in the case are still absconding.

Mahendra Soni, Subhash Garg, BD Kalla and Dr Raghu Sharma during the meeting.

crisis with the package announced at that time.

The final draft includes midterm achievements from March 2020 to August.

The draft has been prepared by the DIPR and contains the govt’s public welfare policies, important schemes & decisions and various

achievements while execution of these schemes. The meeting was attended by Secretary (GAD) Pritam B Yashwant, DIOR Commissioner Mahendra Soni, Special Secretary (GAD) Dr Mohanlal Yadav and Joint Secretary (GAD) Rajendra Singh Shekhawat.

Encroachment at Central Park: JDC asked to appear in court In encroachment case of Central Park, HC ordered JDA Commissioner to appear before the court. During the hearing of PIL filed by Yogesh Yadav, JDA presented the report in compliance with earlier court order, which stated that JDA took possession of the disputed area after removing encroachment. But the petitioner informed that the encroachment is still present. A video prepared under court’s order was also presented in the court.

ment. Gehlot approved recruitment of fourth class employees at the battalion and company headquarters, sweepers, dhobis, cooks etc when the companies, platoons and sections of RAC battalions are mobilized and for newly formed Mewad Bhil Corps Banswara, Maharana Pratap RAC India Reserve Battalion, Fourteenth of RAC For the battalion and district police Bhiwadi.

Due to non-recruitment of these posts, there was a problem in cleaning and other miscellaneous works in the police line and office premises located in the said battalions.

Jodh Collector implements 2 day lockdown First India Bureau Jodhpur: Jodhpur Collector Indrajeet Singh issued an order for the implementation of the lockdown from 8 pm on August 7 to 6 am on August 10. He said that lockdown will remain in effect in Jodhpur Municipal Corporation as well as in the surrounding rural areas. Essential services are exempted. Recently, CM had instructed the district collectors, via video conference, to implement a lockdown in districts with hike in cases and extend the night curfew period. After that, the Jodhpur Collector extended the order. The Collector had also held a meeting with the representatives of various industrial associations before making the decision.

CONCESSION IN DEPOSIT OF ADVANCE LEASE AMOUNT & OUTSTANDING LUMP SUM

tate Government has taken an important S decision to free hold the plots on lump sum payment of advance lease amount and outstanding lease amount to provide relief to the plot holders and speeding up the economy amidst Covid-19 pandemic slump. CM Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal of Finance and Urban Development Departments in this regard. According to which, the plot will be made free of lease if the lease amount is deposited for next 8 years in lump sum. Similarly, for various residential, institutional and commercial plots, the land will be declared free hold on the deposit of 10 years advance lease amount and for lease free plots for deposit of 2 years lease amount. Gehlot’s decision will give relief to common man as it will help economic growth. It is believed that a large number of people will be able to take advantage of the proposed exemption by depositing lease amount or arrears etc.

450 vacancies to be filled in Ayurveda dept: Health Min

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Vikas Sharma Jaipur: There is a big relief for doctors looking for a job in the Ayurveda department. The medical department will soon carry out recruitment on 450 vacancies of Ayurveda medical officers. The Gehlot government has approved the recruitment on these posts.

Health Minister Dr Raghu Sharma said that the government is seriously concerned

about unemployment.

Posts of 450 medical officers have been vacant in the Ayurveda department, which got the approval by the government to be filled out.

Apart from this, Dr Sharma also informed that the problem of electricity and water connection in 125 AYUSH dispensaries will also be resolved.

An amount of Rs 18.75 lakh has been approved for connection in all these dispensaries.

HC upset over failure to relocate Sanganer factories Nizam Kantaliya Jaipur: The state Pollution Control board has informed the High Court that it hasn’t issued a single NOC to any one of the hundreds of factories in Sanganer involved in dyeing & printing.

The High Court expressed its unhappiness on non execution of orders by the Supreme Court and itself even after so many years. It is noteworthy that both the state High Court and the Supreme Court had ordered the shifting of dyeing & printing units from Sanganer to Bagru-Chitroli industrial area, but the factory owners in Sanganer haven’t followed the court orders.

On the other end RIICO has requested the court to permit it to auction the land it had reserved for dyeing & printing units of Sanganer for their relocation.

The original complainant in the matter advocate Vijay Singh Poonia has opposed the application by RIICO. Chief Justice Indrajit Mohanty and Justice

Foundation of ADJ court new building laid First India Bureau Jaipur: District & session judge of Shahpura Satyanarayan Vyas participated in Bhoomi Pujan programme for new building of ADJ court. The land for proposed new building of ADJ court was allotted near stadium in Tamia in Shahpura. Apart from office, a residential complex for the staff will also be build here.

Vyas was welcomed by office bearers of Bar association before he performed Bhoomi pujan with recital of Vedic chants. He also participated in tree plantation programme.

Vyas said that lawyers and judicial officials would have lot of convenience when Satish Sharma deferred the case till September 1, demanding the related case files along with

construction of new building is completed. He also emphasized on tree plantation saying protecting tree is our moral responsibility and we must come forward for that.

Chief Justice Indrajeet Mohanty performed the foundation laying ceremony online.

ADJ Ashwini Yadav, ADJ Ravikant Jindal, ACJM Vikas Eichara, MJM Hukmi Chand Gahlonia, president of bar association Surendra Singh Shekhawat, secretary Shiv Kumar Sharma, former bar association president Satish Sharma and many lawyers including Manoj Chouhan and Sitaram Nosadar were also present. the PN Mendola case which was referred by AG MS Singhvi appearing for RIICO.

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WHAT IS NEXT ON THE HINDUTVA OUTFITS’ AGENDA?

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he digging of foundation for Ram temple in Ayodhya will begin next week. In about three years the temple domes will touch the skies. It would be naïve to think that once the temple construction is finally over it will pacify Hindus against seeking obliteration of symbols of Mughal invasion, particularly those in Kashi and Mathura. A popular slogan after Babri mosque’s demolition was, “Ayodhya toh jhaanki hai, Kashi, Mathura baaki hai (Ayodhya is only a trailer, Kashi and Mathura are still there.)” The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad has now reiterated the demand that the flag of Sanatan Dharma should be hoisted in Kashi and Mathura also for which the Akhara Parishad would do everything possible, remaining within the Constitution.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, which spearheaded the Ram Janmbhoomi movement and often raised the demand for the “liberation” of Kashi and Mathura shrines which co-exist alongside mosques, softened its stance after the Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict. “We are not looking at any other agenda,” a senior functionary of the outfit said.

Standing in the way of a Ram templelike movement for the liberation of Kashi and Mathura shrines is the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991. According to this Act, the nature of all religious places will continue to be as it was in 1947. The Babri Masjid was kept out of the Act’s ambit. In December last year, soon after the SC verdict, BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a direction to the Law Ministry to amend the 1991 Act, specifically section 4, which he said was “offensive and ultra vires” of his “fundamental rights” to freedom of worship. He also asked the Centre to acquire land for “renovation” of Kashi and Mathura shrines.

In June this year, a Hindu outfit Vishwa Bhadra Pujari Purohit filed a PIL before the Supreme Court arguing that the “impugned Act has barred the right and remedy against encroachment made on the religious property of Hindus exercising might of power by followers of another faith”. More than the court it is within the government’s jurisdiction to amend the legislation. Given its brute majority, the BJP-led government can, if it so desires, amend the Act. Uniform Civil Code, removal of “secularism” from the Constitution’s Preamble and renaming of the country as Bharat--- are still pending. A petition was filed in SC in July seeking deletion of words “socialist” and “secular” from the Preamble. As an MP Yogi Adityanath had moved a Bill to rename India. A PIL seeking an amendment to Article 1 which deals with the name is pending before SC. BJP and RSS are in no hurry. Kashi, Mathura, and all other issues will remain on the slow burner until an opportune moment between now and the next election in 2024.

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY ‘RULES’ IN YOGA? SADHGURU, ISHA FOUNDATION Ranked amongst the fifty most influential people in India, Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic, visionary and a New York Times bestselling author Sadhguru has been conferred the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India in 2017, the highest annual civilian award, accorded for exceptional and distinguished service

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There are manmade laws that regulate different aspects of society so that it functions smoothly. For instance, in India, you are supposed to drive on the left side of the street.

Similarly, there are many arrangements that regulate society

’m in the Hatha Yoga teacher training. Here, we are looking at every detail...how to sit properly, what to eat, even how to breathe. Where is the line between making yourself joyful and making yourself miserable by trying to follow these new regulations?

First of all, these are not new, and they are definitely not regulations. In Indian culture, there have never been teachings. God cannot give commandments to Indians, because they will ask too many questions. We have a long tradition of questioning everything.

Here, God himself came and even selected whom to speak to.

In spite of that, there were endless questions. You know how many questions Arjuna asked Krishna! It was not possible for Krishna to give Arjuna a commandment. He kept trying to convince him, but Arjuna was full of questions. In Indian culture, we refer to that which governs life as dharma. Unfortunately, today people commonly misunderstand dharma as religion, but dharma means law – not a philosophy, belief system, or religion.

THE LAWS OF EXISTENCE There are man-made laws that regulate different aspects of society so that it functions smoothly. For instance, in India, you are supposed to drive on the left side of the street.

Similarly, there are many arrangements that regulate society. But even before there were manmade laws, life happened smoothly. For that to happen, there must be fundamental laws governing it.

To give an example – if you walk into the jungle, you may not be able to figure out its flaws, but the jungle has existed for millions of years. For it to last so long without annihilating itself, there must be some laws governing it. In this

culture, people paid attention to what these laws are that govern the universe, our inner nature, and the process of creation. People figured this out not by imagination or belief but by sheer observation.

All physical aspects of life have a geometric basis. If you understand the geometry of something, you will know how to use it to its optimum. Every other creature on the planet figured out the geometry of their body and how to use it to the fullest extent. Only human beings are paying attention to everything except themselves.

So the instructions in Isha Hatha Yoga are not new. If you pay attention to the geometry of your body, you will sit and stand so that your body functions with maximum impact.

The efficiency of physical existence depends on your understanding of its geometry.

AN EFFICIENT LIFE Efficiency is not just about doing one particular thing well.

Once you have come as a human being, you have come with intelligence to access the full depth and dimension of being human. To bring human life to its fruition and above all to bring that level of sensitivity where you can experience every dimension of being human

ALL PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF LIFE HAVE A GEOMETRIC BASIS. IF YOU UNDERSTAND THE GEOMETRY OF SOMETHING, YOU WILL KNOW HOW TO USE IT TO ITS OPTIMUM

– if your diet, posture, or mindset does not allow this to happen, I would say this is an inefficient life. Doing the right things is not about morality or social approval. Doing the right things is about producing maximum results in one’s life.

It once happened, two cars crashed into each other. One was driven by a doctor, the other by a lawyer. After the crash, they crawled out of the cars. The lawyer pulled out a bottle of whiskey from his car and said, “This needs celebration. We had a major crash and both of us are not injured!” He handed over the bottle. The doctor was a little shaken by the accident, so he took a big swig and gave the bottle back to the lawyer. The law-

Beirut: Vital, historic centre of a complex city

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he centre of Beirut has suffered devastation following an explosion which has destroyed the port, caused massive damage to the Lebanese capital and resulted in numerous deaths.

The blast, in the early evening of August 4, has been reported as having the force of a 3.5 magnitude earthquake – and is believed to have been fuelled by 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse at the port.

While post-civil war Lebanon’s economy, infrastructure and basic services are already on their knees due to an unprecedented economic crisis, widespread public protest about believed government corruption and recently the COVID-19 pandemic, another

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portion of Lebanon’s crucial national infrastructure now lies in ruins. The port of Beirut handles 60% of Lebanon’s imports as well as the storage of its food and medical reserves.

The history of a port at Beirut stretches back to as far as the 15th century BC. In the 20th century, Beirut became a key seaport serving the oil trade and related passenger and cargo movements in the Levant and the Gulf.

The port has played a key role in Beirut’s history and stands at the centre of the city, surrounded by some of its most important neighbourhoods.

DIVIDED PAST From 1975 until 1990, Lebanon endured a vicious and prolonged civil war. Beirut became the site where sec-

tarian tensions and regional geopolitics became part of urban space. It resulted in profound divisions and changes in the geography of the city. In September 1975, a few months into the civil war, the centre of Beirut became the core of militia fighting.

During the war the city was partitioned by a

“Green Line” which split Beirut into an eastern and western sector. Demographic redistributions took place: people moved from one side of the city to the other along sectarian and political lines, with Christians settling mainly to the east and Muslims mainly to the west of the line.

The Green Line gradually progressed from the southern suburbs to the west gate of the harbour. In 1981 the New York Times reported that the port was one of the only places in the city where the Green Line could be crossed.

In the post-war era, the port of Beirut has expanded into a major

regional hub seaport. It recently called for tenders for an international bid to manage a container terminal, to the east of where the explosion took place, and has experienced a significant increase in its vessel capacity.

The port of Beirut also stands close to the dense residential areas of Gemmayzeh, Geitawi and the upmarket urban pockets of Sursock and Tabaris, separated only by a motorway.

East of the port, and directly adjacent, are the neighbourhoods of Mar Mikhail and Karantina – the Ottoman quarantine station which marked the point of arrival and settlement for successive waves of refugees, including from Armenia in the 1920s and Palestine from the 1940s.

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yer put it back in the car. The doctor asked, “Are you not drinking?” The lawyer said, “Oh yes, after the police are gone.”

Sometimes, tricks do work.

But if you do these things on a regular basis, life will know what to do with you. If you are not in alignment with the laws that govern life, you will invariably get mauled by the process of life. For most people, life is crushing them from inside. Because of friction within yourself, there is pain and suffering, misery, madness – call it what you want. The amount of friction determines how long your face will become over time. If there is no friction, your face will be smiling.

All the possibilities that human beings have opened up are because of a certain framework of laws that nature functions by. If you are in tune with these laws, your system will function with the least amount of friction. If you do not know how to align your system, at least you must lubricate it with Grace. Even if you have a beautiful machine, without the necessary lubricants, it will make ugly noises. This is where Grace comes in. Your machine is still not properly aligned, but Grace will free it from friction.

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HANDLOOM DAY

MODI URGES PEOPLE TO BE ‘VOCAL FOR HANDMADE’

The National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7 to honour the handloom weavers in the country and also highlight India’s handloom industry New Delhi: On National Handloom Day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted those associated with the handloom and handicrafts sector and urged people to strengthen efforts towards a self-reliant India.

The National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7 to honour the handloom weavers in the country and also highlight India’s handloom industry. The day seeks to focus on the contribution of handlooms to the socio-economic development of the country and also increase the income of weavers.

“On National Handloom Day, we salute all those associated with our vibrant handloom and handicrafts sector.

They have made commendable efforts to preserve the indigenous crafts of our nation. Let us all be #Vocal4Handmade and strengthen efforts towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

Union Minister for Textiles Smriti Irani also took to the microblogging site & said, “National Handloom Day instituted on 7th

NARENDRA MODI @NARENDRAMODI On National Handloom Day, we salute all those associated with our vibrant handloom and handicrafts sector. They have made commendable efforts to preserve the indigenous crafts of our nation. Let us all be #Vocal4Handmade and strengthen efforts towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

On National Handloom Day, PM Modi urged people to strengthen efforts towards a self-reliant India.

PM TO INAUGURATE RASHTRIYA SWACHHATA KENDRA TODAY New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra (RSK), an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission, on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagraha, in New Delhi on Saturday, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office informed. Meanwhile, according to an official satement, the PM will inaugurate the submarine Optical Fibre Cable connecting Chennai & Port Blair on August 10 through video conferencing.According to a release by PMO, the submarine cable will also connect Port Blair to Swaraj Dweep, Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Kamorta, Great Nicobar, Long Island, and Rangat.

August 2015 is a tribute to Swadeshi movement which was launched on the same date in 1905.

Our ancestors fought for

‘Swaraj’, let us contribute towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and support #Vocal4Handmade.”

The Union govern-

Punjab CM meets family of victims, hikes ex-gratia to ` 5L

Amarinder Singh asked DGP to book those directly involved.

be spared. A special prosecutor has been appointed and an investigation into the matter is underway,” said the Chief Minister while speaking to media.

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh directed the DGP to book those directly involved in hooch trag-

UP CM OFFERS RAMAYANA TO ARMY CHIEF AS AYODHYA’S ‘PRASAD’ Lucknow: The Army Chief called on the Uttar Pradesh at his residence on Friday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane a Ramayana, Hanuman Chalisa and a coin to as Ayodhya’s ‘prasad’ (holy offering). On the other hand, Army Chief presented a memento to Chief

‘Vocal for local’ to boost morale of handloom sector, says Shah New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mantra of ‘Vocal for local’ will surely boost the morale of the handloom sector.

Taking to twitter, he said “PM@Narendra Modi in 2005 declared 7th Aug as #NationalHandloomDay to bring them into mainstream of India’s development”.

Noting that the Modi government is committed to the holistic development of the weaver community, he said that for the first time since 2014, true skills of the hardworking weavers are being nurtured and they are being given due their credit.

“Let us all pledge to

AMIT SHAH @AMITSHAH Let us all pledge to support #Vocal4Handmade to help realize PM NarendraModi’s dream of self-reliant India.

support #Vocal4Handmade to help realize PM NarendraModi’s dream of self-reliant India, the Home Minister further said in his tweet message.

The Home Minister was tested COVID-19 positive on August 2 and has been admitted to a hospital on the advice of doctors.

—Agencies

IN THE COURTYARD

HOOCH TRAGEDY

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday increased the exgratia amount for the next to the kin of the deceased in the hooch tragedy to Rs 5 lakhs from Rs 2 lakhs.

“Ex-gratia relief has been increased from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs for each of the victim’s next of kin,” he said.

The Chief Minister further said that the death toll in the hooch tragedy has risen to 121.

Earlier on Friday, the Punjab CM met the family members of Hooch tragedy victims. He assured that those found guilty would be punished.

“All those found guilty will be punished.

Not a single person will

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Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took part in the ‘bhoomi pujan’ at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya. Besides, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat among several others were present at the ceremony in Ayodhya.

edy under Section 302 of IPC. Promising justice for the victims of the case, which he termed as the biggest tragedy of recent times, the C M also mooted enhancement of punishment for spurious/illicit liquor manufacturing & smuggling under the Excise Act. —ANI

ment had declared this day as the National Handloom Day in July 2015 with the objective of generating awareness

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about the importance of handloom industry in socio-economic development of the country.

The day was chosen to c o m m e m o r a t e Swadeshi movement which was launched on this day in 1905 in Calcutta Town Hall to protest against partition of Bengal by British Raj. The movement had aimed at reviving domestic products & production processes.

‘Bihar will change ‘disha & dasha’ of India’ New Delhi: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi ‘virtually’ sounded the bugle for upcoming assembly elections in Bihar by launching a stinging attack on CM Nitish Kumar and his government for their failure in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic & flood situation in the state. Stating that Bihar has been the harbinger of change as Mahatma Gandhi launched his first Satyagraha from Champaran, he said the state even in the coming days will show the way and change the “disha (direction) and dasha (fate)” of the country.

RAHUL GANDHI @ RAHULGANDHI RBI reveals the real ‘Mood of the Nation’: People’s confidence at all time low.

Fear and insecurity at all time high.

Expect more bad news on the economy and jobs front.

‘PRIYANKA NOT VISITING SHIMLA’ New Delhi: Cong Gen Secy Priyanka Gandhi’s office said that news of her visiting Shimla is ‘incorrect.’ Her office was responding to news reports that Priyanka Gandhi along with her family have sought permission to visit her Shimla home near the President Retreat for a few weeks.

PROF PRADEEP KUMAR JOSHI APPOINTED AS UPSC CHAIRMAN New Delhi: Educationist Professor Pradeep Kumar Joshi was appointed as the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), that conducts the civil services examination to select India’s bureaucrats and diplomats. He will succeed Arvind Saxena who completes his term as UPSC chairman on Friday. Joshi, who was the chairman of both Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commissions, joined the UPSC as member in May 2015. His tenure as the chairman of the UPSC will be till May 12, 2021.

SC to hear after two weeks ED’s plea against bail to Shivinder Mohan Singh New Delhi: The SC adjourned for two weeks hearing on Enforcement Directorate’s plea against the bail granted to former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh in the Religare Finvest money laundering case.

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra adjourned the matter for two weeks after Singh’s counsel

‘Restore 4G net in J&K’ New Delhi: The Centre submitted before SC that the directions issued by the apex court for the review of restoration of 4G internet services in J&K are being complied with.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central government, submitted that the directions issued by the Supreme Court that a committee be created have been followed.

—ANI

KERALA NUN RAPE CASE

Court grants bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal Kottayam: A Kottayam court granted bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal on a fresh bail bond in connection with the nun rape case after he appeared before the court.

Additional District Court Judge G Gopakumar granted Mulakkal bail on fresh sureties. The court also recalled the nonbailable warrant issued against him and

cancelled the proceedings against the old sureties and listed the matter for further hearing on August 13.

He was directed to remain in state till the next hearing.

—ANI

Pilatus deal: ED searches at 14 places New Delhi: The ED is conducting searches at 14 locations within India in connection with its probe into the 2009 deal worth Rs 2,893 crore for the supply of 75 Pilatus PC-7 basic trainer aircraft, officials said. Top ED

MINOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SHIFTED TO NEUROSURGERY ICU New Delhi: The minor girl, who was the victim of sexual assault in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar and was admitted to AIIMS, has been shifted to the neurosurgery ICU, AIIMS sources said.

The victim is on ventilator and at present her blood platelet count is low. She may undergo neurosurgery when the

sought adjournment in the case. Last week, the bench had issued

notice to Singh and ordered status quo on his release.

Despite the Delhi HC’s order, Singh has not been released from custody as he has not secured bail in another case lodged against him by Delhi Police.

HC had on July 23 granted bail to Singh in money laundering case related to alleged misappropriation of funds at RFL. —ANI

count improves, sources said. “The 12-year-old girl admitted to AIIMS after alleged sexual assault in Paschim Vihar is in a critical state and has been shifted to the neurosurgery ICU. She’s on a ventilator and her platelet count is low. She may undergo neurosurgery after platelet count improves,” said sources.

officials said that the searches were going on at locations linked to Sanjay Bhandari and other accused in the case registered under Prevention of Money Laundering Act. These locations included 12 in Delhi,

one in Haryana’s Gurugram and one in Gujarat’s Surat.

ED registered a money laundering case against Bhandari, officials of Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft Ltd and others.

—Agencies

COPS RECOVER AK-47 RIFLES FROM TERRORIST HIDEOUT Poonch: On the basis of specific intelligence inputs, Army Jammu &Kashmir Police recovered two AK-47 rifles and two magazines from a terrorist hideout in Poonch district of J&K, 16 Corps of the Indian Army said. “On the input about a terrorist hideout, a joint team of Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a search operation in Shashitar Forest in Poonch district, busted a hideout and recovered a cache of arms which included AK-47 rifles and magazines,” the 16 Corps said.

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SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT DEATH ED REJECTED RHEA’S REQUEST TO POSTPONE RECORDING, MONEY LAUNDERING CASE

CHAKRABORTY ACCUSED OF ABETTING SUICIDE Mumbai: Actor Rhea Chakraborty, accused of abetting suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, appeared before the ED on Friday in connection with the money laundering case lodged by it.

The 28-year-old arrived at the agency’s office, accompanied by her brother Showik.

Her business manager who also worked for Rajput, Shruti Modi, also appeared before the agency soon after as she too was summoned.

The statements of Chakraborty and Modi were recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), officials said.

Rajput’s friend and roommate Siddharth Pithani has also been called by the ED to appear on Saturday in connection with this money laundering case that stems from a complaint filed by the actor’s father with the Bihar Police in connection with his death, they said. The IT professional, stated to be living with Rajput for about an year, had ear-

No culprits should be spared, Niraj Kumar Patna: “Actor Rhea Chakraborty should not run away from probe if she is innocent. We are demanding an unbiased investigation into the case.

No culprits should be spared,” Niraj Kumar Singh Babloo, BJP MLA who is also Rajput’s relative. The ED had asked the late actor’s friend Siddharth Pithani to appear before the agency on August 8. The agency had lier recorded his statement with the Mumbai Police.

“In view of the fact that the ED has informed that the request to postpone her attendance is rejected,” her advocate Satish Maneshinde said.

The agency is expected to question Chakraborty, who stated in her petition to the court that she was in a live-in relationship with Rajput, possible business dealings and

the developments that took place over the last few years between them and record her statement under the PMLA. It is expected that the ED’s line of questioning would revolve around Chakraborty’s income & investments.

The ED has also summoned Chakraborty’s CA Ritesh Shah for questioning. Singh alleged that Rs 15 cr was siphoned off from Rajput’s bank account in one year. —ANI

Sensex: Indian equity ends the day in green

6 civilians injured, Pak violates ceasefire

Mumbai: Sensex ends flat at 38,041 after choppy trade; Nifty stays above 11,200; Mindspace REIT gains 10% on debut, Lupin plunges 6% RIL, Asian Paints lead gains; HCL top drag as 17 of 30 Sensex stocks end the day in the green.

The Indian equity reversed losses from the morning to end the day in green on Friday supported by financials especially Bajaj twins and HDFC Bank.

Asian Paints and Bajaj

Kupwara : Pakistan on Friday violated ceasefire for the second time by resorting to firing through small arms and automatic weapons along the Line of Control (LoC) in Machhal sector of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said.

In the day, six civilians were injured after Pakistan resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC in Kupwara by firing mortars. —ANI

fin were the Nifty50 top gainers, surging nearly 5%. —ANI

NTO 2.0 hearing postponed, TRAI assures no action yet Kolkata: The uncertainty regarding the implementation of NTO 2.0 prevails, as the broadcasters petition against TRAI move to make them comply with the order by 10 August, went unheard on Friday. Sources said, the bench has not passed any order but has listed

it before the original bench comprising of Justice AA Sayed & Anuja Prabhudesai.

TRAI citing a regula-

tory vacuum released a fresh directive on 24 July, it asked broadcasters must publish details including MRP/ month of channels and MRP/ month of bouquets of channels, the composition of bouquets and also amended reference offer (RIO).

on July 31 registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) in the case after a First Information Report (FIR) was filed

by KK Singh, the late actor’s father, against Chakraborty in Bihar on July 28. The Special Team of the CBI that is probing high profile cases of Vijay Mallya and AgustaWestland cases will now investigate Sushant’s case. —ANI

Mumbai: Earlier ED had rejected her request to postpone recording her statement till Supreme Court hearing. Meanwhile, the ED has summoned Shruti Modi, former business manager of Sushant Singh Rajput, asking her to appear before the agency today. The ED earlier interrogated Samuel Miranda, an associate Showik Chakraborty, brother of Rhea, arrives at ED’s office in connection with money laundering case, in Mumbai.

SC dismissed PIL seeking a probe

by CBI or NIA into actors death New Delhi: The SC on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking a probe by CBI or NIA into the death of Sushant Singh. “Who are you. You are a stranger who is unnecessarily interfering in the case.

The victim’s father is pursuing the case. We are dismissing your petition,” a bench of the apex court, headed by

CJI SA Bobde said. The apex court was hearing a petition filed by DD Dubey seeking a CBI probe into the death of the actor. Adv Gen Tush-

Rs 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the kin of deceased.

“Pained by the loss of lives due to a landslide in Rajamalai, Idukki. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly.

NDRF and the administration are working on the ground, providing assistance to the affected,” Modi tweeted.

Heavy rains in several parts of Kerala have triggered floods and landslides which have wreaked havoc in the region over the past

few days.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alert for heavy rainfall for various districts in Kerala. It issued a red alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Wayanad districts for today.—ANI

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Highly placed sources reveal that the matter would be investigated under direct supervision of the POlice Commissioner.

Notably, the BJP had earlier accused the state government of illegal phone tap-

ar Mehta, the senior law officer of the Central govt, submitted before the SC that the FIR registered in Patna has already been transferred to the CBI for investigation. Adv Jha, appearing for the petitioner, had sought a CBI probe into the case, “don’t argue like this and make absurd statements”. —ANI

of Rhea over the latter’s properties, sources said. The agency has registered a case against six accused including Bollywood actor Chakraborty and others in connection with Rajput’s death.

Meanwhile, for actor’s death Bihar govt filed affidavit in SC for transfer petition by Rhea ‘misconceived, not maintainable’

GOVT PRESENTS BOMBAY HC AFFADAVIT TO ADJOURNS FOR APEX COURT AUGUST 21 Patna: Bihar govt stated in its affidavit before the Apex court that Rhea, has not mentioned substantiate bias except the general and bald allegation that the complaint has been lost due to influence of the informant of the case. In the absence of any substantiated bias, merely on the apprehension of bias cannot be a ground for proceedings. —ANI

Mumbai: The Bombay HC adjourned for Aug 21 a PIL seeking a probe by CBI into Sushant’s death. A division bench of CJ Dipankar Datta & Justice AS Gadkari adjourned the matter awaiting the SC order.

The apex court is likely to hear the matter before Aug 18. Acc to Mumbai Police, 56 people statements have been recorded yet. —ANI

Health Ministry, ICMR, AIIMS proposes ‘National Clinical Registry for Covid 19’ New Delhi: The Union health ministry, ICMR & AIIMS have proposed a National Clinical Registry for COVID-19.

To this ICMR on Thursday wrote to hospitals and institutions identified as Covid-Hospitals. “There is a pressing need for collection of systematic data on clinical signs & symptoms, laboratory investigations, management protocols, clinical course of COVID-19 disease, disease spectrum and outcomes of patients. Such data will serve as an invaluable tool for formulating appropriate patient management strategies, predicting disease severity, patient outcomes etc,” ICMR said. It further said, the NCRC will aim at collecting evidence-based clinical data. ICMR invites a letter of intent from dedicated COVID Health Centres under the project to establish “National Clinical Registry of COVID-19”.

‘Modi govt is missing’, Gandhi New Delhi: Rahul Gan-

SI TO PROVIDE COVID-19 DOSE @ 225 New Delhi: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has decided to provide $150 million in at-risk funds towards helping the Serum Institute of India rapidly manufacture the Covid-19 vaccines developed by the University of Oxford-AstraZeneca and Novavax. As part of this new agreement, SII will be responsible for delivering up to 100 million doses of the vaccines priced at $3 (around Rs 225) a dose for India and lowand middle-income countries. The collaboration, which involves GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance, will provide SII with “upfront capital” through the Foundation’s Strategic Investment

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The state government will bear the expense of treatment of those injured due to the landslide,” Vijayan said. “Adverse weather condition is slowing down the operations to rescue people affected by landslide in Rajamala, Idukki.

The state govt has sought the help of Air Force but adverse weather condition is not conducive for airlifting people,” he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over deaths due to landslide in Kerala’s Idukki and announced ex-gratia of

RHEA ‘MISCONCEIVED NOT MAINTABLE’, BIHAR GOVT

ping after the Congress cited some audio clips allegedly unraveling the “plot” to topple its government in the state.

20 dead...

The flight was part of the Vande Bharat programme that has been bringing back Indians from abroad amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The visibility was 2,000 metre due to heavy rain, after landing Runway 10, continue running to the end of the runway and fall down in the valley and aircraft broke down in two pieces,” Directorate General

of Civil Aviation (DGCA) officials said.

Television images from the site showed part of the fuselage of the Boeing 737 jet ripped apart with debris strewn all over.

The incident took place amid very heavy rainfall in the area around 7:40 pm. Emergency services personnel were seen working in the dark and spraying the wreckage with water.

According to flighttracking website FlightRadar24, the aircraft circled the airport several times and made two attempts to land.

Funds. This is expected to help the Pune-headquartered vaccine maker increase its manufacturing capacity to produce either or both vaccines “at scale” for distribution. Once they receive regulatory approvals and WHO prequalification, the doses are expected to be produced “as early as the first half of 2021”, according to SII. The distribution will be done through the COVAX mechanism.

COVAX, co-led by GAVI, as well as the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and WHO, aims to discourage bilateral agreements for Covid-19 vaccines and instead improve equitable access. —Agencies

dhi has accused the Modi govt. of being ‘missing’ as the country’s coronavirus tally crosses the 20lakh mark. Congress leader attacked the Centre on Friday over the rising coronavirus cases in India, saying the country’s Covid-19 tally has crossed the 20lakh mark and the Narendra Modi government is “missing”. India’s Covid-19 tally breached the 20-lakh mark, while the number of recoveries surged to 13.70 lakh.

“The 20 lakh-mark has been crossed, the Modi govt is missing,” Gandhi said in a tweet. Gandhi has been critical of the govt’s handling of the pandemic. —ANI

Centre directs 4 states to adopt ways to reduce Corona mortality New Delhi: The Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Friday directed the governments of four states -Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, to analyse the factors driving the high COVID-19 mortality and devise ways and means to reduce the mortality. Apart from the higher case mortality, these states account for 17% of India’s active cases. In a high-level virtual meeting, Bhushan advised state administrations to adhere to

measures suggested by central advisories and guidelines to prevent and reduce mortality due to coronavirus infection. According to the health ministry, 16 districts in these four states are reporting maximum virus fatalities. It in-

cludes -- Ahmedabad and Surat in Gujarat; Belagavi, Bengaluru urban, Kalaburagi and Udupi in Karnataka; Chennai, Kanchipuram, Ranipet, Theni, Thiruvallur, Tiruchirappalli, Tuticorin and Virudhnagar in TN; and Telangana.

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ACTING TOUGH, RHB FREES PROPERTIES WORTH `10 CR Shivendra Parmar

Jaipur: Rajasthan Housing Board Commissioner Pawan Arora said that the Board took strict action against the encroachers in the Mansarovar Yojana on Friday by removing encroachment from 10 houses. The market price of these houses is estimated to be around Rs 10 crore.

“We had received information about encroachment by the trespassers on 10 houses of sectors 2,7, 11 and 12 of

We had received information about encroachment by the trespassers on 10 houses of sectors 2, 7, 11 and 12 of the Mansarovar scheme. On this, we immediately formed A special team which was directed to remove the encroachment —Pawan Arora,

Rajasthan Housing Board Commissioner

Empowered RHB started using its powers for eviction of encroached properties.

With personnel department providing safe passage, Will Kumawat gain lost glory?

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ou must remember that on September 4 last year, the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) had nabbed the then Joint Secretary of Mines department BD Kumawat red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 4 lakh at his home.

The ACB had patted its own back in the success and was equally lauded by the relevant sections. However, it appears that the ACB’s actions have been for nought since the Personnel Department has given a clean chit to Kumawat while also denying prosecution sanction to the ACB in the matter.

For the past eight months, the personnel department officials heard ACB’s arguments and the counter-arguments and comments

by Kumawat and after that it has ruled that there is no case against Kumawat as claimed by the ACB. With a recommendation to not give prosecution sanction, the department has forwarded the said file to the senior officials.

Even the Chief Secretary, giving his assent to the personnel department’s recommendation, has forwarded the file to the CMO last month.

Now all eyes are on the approval by CMO, following which Kumawat would once again be ‘reinstated’.

Notably, Kumawat, a 1998 batch officer was nabbed at his home while accepting bribe from a middleman and was sent to jail too.

The two men involved in the matter - Vikas Dangi and Om Singh were also arrested after one Vijendra Tak was levied a penalty of Rs 8.71 crore for irregularities in running his mines and with the penalty the mining was stopped.

In the mining department, the JS is the appellate authority in such matters who handle matters worth crores of rupees.

In this matter too, an appeal was filed before BD Kumawat while both the middlemen became active in getting the decision done in favor of the mines owner.

It was decided to pay a bribe of Rs 55 lakh to get the penalty removed, however, for interim stay, a deal was struck for Rs four lakh.

It then came to be that Vikas Dangi took Rs 7 lakh from the party and keeping Rs two lakh the man gave the rest five lakhs to Om Singh. Singh kept one lakh and handed the remaining four lakh to Kumawat at his home where the duo was nabbed by ACB. The bureau had taken Kumawat’s phone on surveillance for three months and heard 1,450 calls and even posted a man disguised as a balloon seller.

the Mansarovar scheme. On this, we immediately formed a special team which was directed to remove the encroachment,” Arora said.

While taking action

U-TURN Crime committed, but not in our purview, SOG now tells court

Omprakash Sharma Jaipur: The SOG filed Final Report (FR) in the three cases related to horse-trading with an aim to pull down the Gehlot government.

SOG's rationale for its FR was that the nature of the case was out of its jurisdiction.

Complainant inspector Vijay Kumar Rai, ASP Hariprasad Somani and Rajesh Yadav appeared in the court for the FIR 47/2020.

An application for release under section 19 CRPC was presented by accused Ashok Singh and Bharat Kumar Ramani who were under arrest since July 10 and Sanjay Jain who was ar-

ACB GETS CUSTODY OF SANJAY JAIN TILL AUG 10 Jaipur: The ACB, in a case registered on July 17 on the complaint of Mahesh Joshi had arrested Sanjay Jain from jail on production warrant and presented the accused in a special court. ACB ASP Alok Sharma demanded five-day remand for Sanjay Jain for interrogation. Despite opposition from rested on July 17.

The court told SPP Sant Kumar Jain that since you are assuming that no crime has been committed then it’s SOG that should have requested for the release of the accused.

Sanjay Jain

defence advocate, the court remanded Sanjay Jain to ACB custody till 10 August.

SOG told the court that it observes that a crime has been committed but it is out of their jurisdiction.

Later CMM Dharmraj Meena ordered the release of all three accused under judicial custody.

against the trespassers on Friday morning, with the help of Jaipur police, the houses were evacuated and houses locked after taking possession of them.

The Commissioner

Dr Garg terms new edu policy vague, unclear Bharat Dixit Jaipur: State Technical Education Minister Dr Subhash Garg has expressed concern about the implementation of the new education policy.

As an educationist, Dr. Garg has raised many questions that it has been said to develop higher educational institutions as multi-faculties in the new education policy, but how can it be done in the lack of resources. Nothing is clear about it yet. IITs and IIMs in the country have a distinct identity.

If they implement the new policy, then what kind of impact will be there.

Dr. Garg added that when three types of languages are being spoken about in primary education, then why are languages not explained for higher education. Also, the government has not cleared what percentage of the GDP would be spent in education.

has thanked the Commissioner of Police for his cooperation in this action.

Resident Engineer Umesh Goyal, Rajendra Gupta along with RHB employees and Po-

lice teams were present on the occasion.

“Section 51B has been added in the Rajasthan Housing Board Act 1970, which has given the Board powers to remove encroachment from its property.

After the acquisition of land, it takes time to allocate the constructed houses to people. Many times during this period, illegal occupation or encroachment of property is done by trespassers, but the powers to remove them were not in the Housing Board Act earlier,” Arora said.

Bhaya readies mining revenue action plan, updates CM Gehlot Nirmal Tiwari Jaipur: The Mining Department will conduct a special campaign to increase the revenue as well as the amnesty scheme will also be released.

Minister Pramod Jain Bhaya on Friday met Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot after coming to Jaipur from Jaisalmer by a chartered flight and gave feedback to the CM regarding the progress of departmental schemes and revenue earning.

Earlier, Bhaya reached the Secretariat after arriving in Jaipur and took a meeting of departmental officers to discuss the amnesty scheme and other topics.

Bhaya also took feedback from De-

Pramod Jain Bhaya

partment Director KB Pandya and other officials regarding the mining activities and actions being taken against illegal mining in the state. During the meeting, Bhaya also settled over two dozen pending files.

The instructions were given to the concerned officials regarding issuing the royalty contracts on time, speeding up the auction of mining leases and prepare a plan to achieve the revenue target of the department.

Admin to come down heavily on illegal salt mining in Sambhar First India Bureau Jaipur: In a bid to curb illegal activities in world-famous Sambhar lake, state government will launch a campaign and legal actions to seize machinery used in illegal salt mining in the lake which is a famous site for migratory birds.

In a meeting of the standing committee

chaired by chief secretary yesterday, directions were given to Nagaur and Ajmer district collectors to check and disconnect illegal electricity connections. The officials were directed to coordinate with power and police departments and seize pipelines, submersible pump sets, and other machinery being used in illegal mining.

Expressing concern on encroachments in the lake area, the committee

also directed to prepare a detailed map of the lake. Chief secretary Ra-

jeeva Swarup held a detailed discussion on the annual management plan of the lake and directed the officials to aware people of the lake conservation.

The lake was in the news after the mass death of migratory birds last year. Principal secretary – Forest Shreya Guha, principal secretary Tourism Alok

Gupta, commissioner Industries Archana Singh, secretary of animal husbandry department Rajesh Sharma, secretary of forest department B Praveen, Jaipur collector Atar Singh Nehra, chief engineer of water resources department Ravi Solanki and other senior officials were present in the meeting.

CM reduces bid, performance security by 50% If required, BJP MLAs may also be First India Bureau Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a proposal to reduce the amount of bid security and performance security by 50 percent under the transparency rules for Rajasthan Public Utilities the procurement of goods, services and works for the remaining period of the financial year 2020-21.

Gehlot’s decision will help in timely completion of public construction projects. Also, the problem of tenders for these projects will be removed. In the context of Covid-19, the provid-

CM approves Tax exemption for vehicles deprived permits during lockdown

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

ers will require less working capital due to lessening of bid security and performance security. It is noteworthy that the Task Force of Public Works Projects constituted under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, sug-

gested reducing the amount mentioned in the transparency rules of Rajasthan Public Utilities for Bid Security and Performance Security on the procurement of goods, services and works by 50 percent.

Jaipur: The state government has decided to exempt the motor vehicle tax payable for the Omni Bus category of spare transport vehicles sold during the period of nationwide lockdown in the event of Covid-19 pandemic. The Chief Minister has taken this sensitive decision after approving the proposal received from Finance Department and Transport Department. According

to the proposal,full exception will be given in the motor vehicle tax, payable for the period of April 1 to June 30, 2020, for Omni Bus category vehicles of 8 and above seating capacity that are not listed in any permit category due to nonissuance of permits during lockdown in the state. Also, 75 percent exemption will be given to these vehicles in the tax payable for July 2020.

kept together at one place: Kataria First India Bureau Jaipur: Ahead of the assembly session slated to begin from August 11, Leader of Opposition Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday indicated that if required, BJP MLAs may also be kept together at one place.

Hinting at poaching attempts, he said that there is no requirement at present to keep the flocks together the party MLAs are being “contacted” and therefore the party may shift them to one place.

Kataria said that the session will be stormy

Gulab Chand Kataria

and decisive as the state government is in a minority.

“We have to watch the strategy and calculation of Pilot camp.

Some of his MLAs are also in the Jaisalmer camp,” he said. The party leader also indi-

cated towards the preparations of the party for seeking a floor test saying the opposition’s work will start with the start of the session.

“We came to know that our MLAs are being contacted. In such a case we would also keep our MLAs together and will give them training for the session. We have done our preparations,” he said.

“The Congress government lost the confidence of people on the day when it shifted its MLAs to Jaisalmer. The government is certainly in the minority,” he said.

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Raje to stay in her Jaipur bungalow till she is MLA: Govt Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal has also alleged that Gehlot is not evicting Raje from her bungalow First India Bureau Jaipur: Raje has been residing in this bungalow since 2008, first in her capacity as the leader of opposition from

(2008-13) and then as CM (from 2013-18). In fact, during her term as CM, she had declared this bungalow as the Chief Minister’s House.

Even after finishing her tenure in 2018, the bungalow was not vacated

by Raje despite the High Court’s order and surprisingly, the state government also did not try to evict her.

Now, according to the recent notification released by the Rajasthan government, Raje can continue staying in the bungalow for her pre-

sent term and again if she is elected as MLA. The Gehlot government in the notification announced that till the time a former CM holds the rank of MLA, he or she can get a Type One category bungalow, that too, out of turn.

The Rajasthan government has marked five bungalows, including Raje’s, in the House Committee of the Assembly for the General Administration Department. Now these bungalows can be allocated to former

Bungalow No. 13, the current residence of former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

CMs, Cabinet ministers or Union ministers in the Central government or three-time MLAs, or Cabinet ministers in the Ra-

‘Gehlot government has lost people’s confidence’ Congress MLAs are mocking the public. The governance has totally failed First India Bureau Jaipur:Rejecting that BJP is also confining its MLAs, BJP State President Dr Satish Poonia on Friday, said that discussions with the legislators are held prior to the Assembly session and there is nothing like ‘Badabandi’ of the BJP MLAs. He said that talks regarding the preparations for assembly sessions are held with the MLAs prior to the Assembly session.

“It is important to hold dialogues and if required, we all will be at one place,” Poonia said.

Taking potshots at Gehlot government and Congress MLAs staying in Jaisalmer, Poonia said that people are suffering from coronavirus, misgovernance and the legislators are enjoying ‘music’ at a five star hotel.

“Congress MLAs are enjoying music in Jaisalmer. They are mocking the public.

The governance has totally failed,” Poonia told reports a the party office here.

He also said that the activities of the MLAs clearly say that they have no concern for people. “The Chief Min-

Congress MLAs are enjoying music in Jaisalmer. They are mocking the public.

The governance has totally failed.

—Dr Satish Poonia, BJP State President

Dholpur MLA, Shobharani Kushwah visits Dr Satish Poonia at the party office to hold discussions on organisational matters.

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ister has confined the MLAs to hotels. They are not allowed to go to each other’s rooms and this makes it clear that the government is under fear,” he said.

Poonia said that he has seen videos of ministers, who are in Jaisalmer, but still saying

they are not confined.

On the party’s national Vice -President and former CM Vasundhara Raje’s meeting with BJP President JP Nadda, Poonia said it was a general meeting.

“You may think whatever you may want to, but it was a general

meeting,” Poonia commented.

Replying to a question related to the allegations of phone tapping, Poonia said that few incidents in the past have made it clear that the government gets phone tapped.

He alleged that the state government did not follow the legal procedure for phone tapping and has been involved in illegal phone tapping. “This government will go (collapse) on its own,” he said. “It’s a popular saying that, “Jo dar gaya so mar gaya”. The government is also under fear its departure is sure,” he said.

Poonia said that the Chief Minister has not only lost the confidence of people, but has lost faith of MLAs also.

Earlier, Poonia tweeted targeting CM Ashok Gehlot. He said that the government is sitting in hotels, while leaving behind the public.

jasthan government.

In 2019, the Rajasthan High Court ordered all former CMs to vacate government bungalows. Despite the order

of the HC, the government did not ask Raje to vacate her bungalow.

However, the bungalow of former Chief Minister Jagannath Pahadia

was vacated.

Former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot had alleged collusion between Raje and Gehlot over Raje’s bungalow not being vacated which was a major issue raised by the Congress in the last Assembly election.

Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal has also alleged that Gehlot is not evicting Raje from her bungalow and in return Raje is helping to prop up Gehlot’s government. A lawyer named Vimal Chaudhary had filed a contempt petition in the Rajasthan High

Court on the issue and the hearing on this petition was scheduled on September 10. The petition says a fine of Rs 10,000 per day should be recovered as penalty for not vacating the bungalow from the day the High Court’s order was issued.

RCA seeks consent to start domestic cricket First India Bureau Jaipur: Rajasthan Cricket Association has written a letter to the state government seeking directions in view of starting domestic cricket in the state. On the instructions of (Rajasthan Cricket Association) RCA President Vaibhav Gehlot, Secretary Mahendra Sharma has written a letter to the Principal Secretary of the Sports Department,

Vaibhav Gehlot and other officials held an informal meeting.

mentioning that RCA wants to start domestic cricket after the rainy season, but in view of Covid-19, the government should provide the required instruc-

tions. RCA has also cited BCCI guidelines in the letter.

Earlier in the day on Friday, RCA President Vaibhav Gehlot held an informal meeting with the officials of

the association at the RCA office to discuss domestic cricket, a cricket ground in districts, and RCA stadium. Vaibhav said that RCA’s dream of building its own stadium will be fulfilled soon. RCA Vice President Amin Pathan, Secretary Mahendra Sharma, Joint Secretary Mahendra Nahar, and Member Devaram were present in the meeting with Vaibhav.

‘Top Face’ Raje assures carrying out strategic responsibility BJP CHIEF NADDA HOLDS TALKS WITH RAJE FOR 2 HOURS, TERMS HER TOP FACE IN PARTY, RAJE ASSURES OF CARRYING OUT PARTY’S MANDATE Aditi Nagar New Delhi: After days of waiting and speculating on the much awaited meeting between BJP Chief JP Nadda and former Rajasthan, it was finally on Friday, that the two giants of the saffron party could meet. While Raje had been camped in New Delhi for the past 3-4 days and her meeting with Nadda was scheduled to be held much earlier, however, since Amit Shah was found Corona positive, Nadda had isolated himself as he had met the union Home Minister a few days ago.

The two- hour long

meeting between Raje and Nadda was held in a conducive environment and the biggest take away of the meeting was Nadda addressing Raje as the top face of BJP and a major leader in Rajasthan. Known for his acumen, Raje also assured the party chief that she would work vigorously along party lines and carry out all the responsibilities in getting party’s decisions enacted on the ground.

Highly placed sources

reveal that Raje apprised Nadda of the current political situation in the desert state, while also informing him of the feedback she received from grass roots workers, party members, and public representatives from all her interactions with them in the recent past.

JP Nadda

Interestingly, not known to mince her words, sources reveal that the two- time CM of Rajasthan has also objected to the rumor mongering by a certain section on the recent political gaffe on the political turmoil between Congress and BJP, being attributed to her and clarified that she was busy with the Sawan rituals and religious ceremonies at Dholpur.

Meanwhile, political observers feel that Raje has tried to satisfy the central leadership that she will ensure party’s strategy for Rajasthan is carried out effectively.

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For Jaipur’s lungs, RHB invites people to tree plantation drive BOARD COMMISSIONER LAUNCHED APP - RHB GREEN -CHOOSE YOUR DAY AND TIME SLOT FOR PLANTATION.

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RETURN GIFT: A CAP, SNACKS PACK AND A 10 FEET TALL TREE WILL BE GIVEN IN RETURN TO EACH PARTICIPANT ALONG WITH A MENURE AND PESTICIDE KIT

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Shivendra Parmar Jaipur: Pawan Arora informed that the tree plantation program will be launched by Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) on August 16 where common people

will participate. For the purpose, a mobile app ‘RHB Green’ has been prepared by the Board to ensure the planting is done while maintaining social distancing keeping the Covid-19 pandemic in view. The app was

launched by the Commissioner at the RHB Headquarters on Friday.

“RHB is committed to improving the environment, beautification, and green development. The board will hold a large tree plantation exercise in the upcoming City Park at Mansarovar.

Along with this, a large scale plantation will also be done at the upcoming coaching hub under construction in Pratap Nagar scheme and

RHB Commissioner and his team launching ‘RHB Green’ app and website.

Weekend Homes scheme in Nayla,” said Pawan Arora, Commissioner, RHB. To ensure public participation in these plantation programs, a mobile app and website has been created by Board called ‘RHB Green’.

“The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or can be accessed directly through the website and those wishing to plant saplings will be able to do their registration

through the app and can plant their sapling, on the day and time as chosen by them,” Arora said.

He informed that the plantation program will be done every Saturday and Sunday from 8.00 am to 10.00 am and from 4.00 to 6.00 pm. In this way, saplings will be planted in 4 slots every week and a maximum of 50 people will be invited, per slot, following the Covid-19 health protocol.

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GLORIES City First gives its readers a few tips and tricks on how to keep your hair healthy and also appreciates the beautiful and healthy hair of the lovely divas of the Bollywood industry!

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omething that has always been admired for centuries is beautiful hair. Every woman longs for soft, silky and beautiful hair and tries

their best to maintain them in the best way possible. If we notice, all the Bollywood actresses have exceptionally beautiful hair. Do you know how? Well, all of them follow an extremely healthy diet and take good care of their hair.

Bollywood divas like Deepika Padukone, Malaika Arora, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Bipasha Basu, Jacqueline Fernandez, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Kareena Kapoor Khan among others are known for perfectly gorgeous hair in the industry. Out of

everyone, veteran actress Dimple Kapadia is wellknown for thick and healthy hair, which eventually were carried to her daughter Twinkle Khanna.

If you wish to have hair as beautiful as these divas, City First has a few secret tips for you.

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Make sure to wash your hair regularly- This ensures that the scalp is free of dirt and excess oil and eventually keeps it healthier.

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Let your hair dry naturally- Using a hairdryer will end up making the hair really frizzy and dry; try to avoid any artificial means and let the hair dry naturally.

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rom reel-life villain to real-life superhero, Actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood have helped several people. He emerged as a hero in the lives of migrant workers and helped them go back to their homes amid the Novel Coronavirus lockdown.

He has provided food and other essential items to the needy, arranged for special buses, and also funded the air tickets of migrants so that they could return to their homes he has extended a helping hand to many. Several people are constantly reaching out to the actor on Twitter as well and Sood makes it a point to reply to as many as possible.

The knight-in-shining-armor, who appeared like a god-sent angel to those in crisis, not only did Sood rescued countless migrants stuck thousands of kilometers away from their homes, but he also played the role of a good Samaritan on multiple occasions. Be it gifting a tractor to a poor Andhra family plowing their fields manually, helping a techie selling vegetable land a job, or helping warrior Aaji - the skillful stunt woman from Pune open her training school. Corona Fighter King’ Sonu Sood is also worshiped in Bhubaneswar - a video was posted on Twitter where people were paying their homage. On the professional front, Sonu Sood is an Indian film actor and producer who acts predominantly in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Punjabi films.

In 2009, he received the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Villain and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor Telugu for his work in the Telugu blockbuster Arundhati. In 2010, he garnered the Apsara Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role and the IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for the Bollywood blockbuster Dabangg. In 2012, he received the SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Julayi. He is best known for roles in blockbuster films such as Yuva (2004), Athadu (2005), Aashiq Banaya Aapne

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YOUR DAY Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

You lover may ask many questions about future so be very honest while answering those. Your financial problems will end and some saviour will play a very important role in making that happen.A friends will help on academic front so keep improving and don’t get stuck.

You try to be very active on everyday basis, an outstanding thing to do.

Some of you may join family business and will take it to the next level. Consistency is needed on the academic front and you will be surprised by the results. Ignorance on work front shall be avoided.

You may find your dream partner but take it slow in the beginning and give yourself time to understand him/her before deciding your future. You will get in touch with someone who can help you on academic front. Business will thrive and you will gain that you have lost.

You will finally make up your mind about your field of career and you will get complete support from everywhere. Distancing from the family is not a solution to your problems rather sit with them and discuss, in the end they are the only ones who can help you.

MAR 21 - APR 20

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

Apply for jobs keeping in mind your eligibility as its very important to have realistic expectations. Good results on academic front will bring you in limelight on family front. You are very hard working and that shows in your day today life as well. Be the ray of hope in someone life.

You are a great friend and people like to stay in touch with you for the same reason. Explain things in detail if you need to, on professional front. Money is in the air even at these trials time but you need to know ways to catch it. You will financially support your sibling.

Your spouse will bring stars to the ground for you, thats the kind of value you hold in his/her life. Any ailment or sickness will get better so there is nothing to worry. You will invest lot of your time in polishing your skills on academic front. You will allot a time to your hobbies.

Luck will for sure favour the ones looking for the scholarship but you need to work hard for it. You will help someone in getting to their destination. Some of you will be totally engrossed in building business plans which may work in this pandemic. Health will be fine.

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

AUG 24 - SEP 23

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

As one ages it gets obvious to feel a bit lonely and if your parents are feeling the same than all you have to do is to comfort them and make them believe that they have you no matter what. Money is what you need to survive this pandemic so concentrate on searching for ways to earn it.

You are craving to go back to the life before but life is another name for changes and you will get accustomed to this as well. On career front a lot of percentage is required from your end. You will be entrusted with an important task at work, it may require a lot of efforts, it will pay you.

Positivity is set to enter your life therefore say goodbye to the old sulking days. Make the best of an opportunity on the academic front and remember the potential lies within you. Delaying may seem the right thing to do but the other party may not feel the same when it comes to your business.

You partner may demand your attention, make sure to not neglect their needs.

Its the time for you to regain your lost ground on professional front. Reduction of cost is a must need action for your business seeing the current times but that shouldn’t depress you.

NOV 23 - DEC 22

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‘LET’S LEND OUR SUPPORT TO WEAVERS AND ARTISANS’ P riyanka Chopra Jonas on Friday treated her fans to a picture of herself donning an Indian handloom saree to mark the National Handloom Day. The ‘Baywatch’ actor, who is currently staying with her singer husband Nick Jonas in America, took to Twitter to share a picture of herself wearing a lemon-coloured handwoven saree. She further went on to urge people to lend support to the local Indian weavers and artisans of the textile industry by using more Indian handloom products.

“Indian handlooms are known to be unique and a work of craftsmanship. Let’s lend

National Handloom Day is observed every year on August 7 to recognise the contributions of the handloom weavers of the country.

August 7 was chosen as National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Move-

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our support to the weavers and artisans of the textile industry. #NationalHandloomDay #Vocal4Handmade@smritiirani @ TexMinIndia @MadhuryaGallery,” he wrote in the caption.

ment which was launched on this day in 1905 in the Calcutta Town hall to protest against the partition of Bengal by the British Government.

—ANI Priyanka Chopra Jonas

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lmost a week after joining hands with actor Ayushmann Khurrana for an upcoming untitled romantic flick, filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor has signed in 'Befikre' actor Vaani Kapoor as Khurrana's love interest in the film.

"I thought Vaani was fabulous in Befikre. She's beautiful and a very committed actor. I am looking forward to having her and Ayushmann on set. I believe their combo will be electrifying," said Abhishek.

The 'Befikre' actor further said that she has always been inspired by Abhishek and wanted to work with him for a long time.

"It's a lovely heart-rendering film. I have always wanted to work with Abhishek Kapoor, being so inspired by his films this feels like an amazing opportunity to be part of his vision," said Vaani.

"Ayushman is one of the most talented actors of our generation and I'm only thrilled about our first film together to be this beautiful love story," she added.

—ANI

Vaani Kapoor

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ormer First Lady Michelle Obama just opened up about her mental health in a new episode on her podcast, admitting that she’s suffering from lowgrade depression as a result of quarantine.

The 56-year-old got candid with her fans about what she’s personally been going through.

“There have been periods throughout this quarantine where I just have felt too low. I’ve

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gone through those emotional highs and lows that I think everybody feels where you just don’t feel yourself,” she shared.

“Sometimes, there’s been a week or so where I had to surrender to that and not be so hard on myself… It is unusual and it is a direct result of just being out of the body, out of mind. Spiritually, these are not fulfilling times.”

Michelle went on, explaining that some of her depression is due to the social unrest in the country.

—Agency

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Shah Rukh Khan

hat is Shah Rukh Khan up-to is among the most asked questions in the last two years, since the release of his 2018 film, Zero. According to sources, the actor is teaming up with Siddharth Anand, in his upcoming film titled 'Pathan'.

“It’s a massy title which sees SRK play the most heroic character of his career. The actor has been on the hunt to do an action film for a while now and Siddharth Anand offered him exactly what he was looking for. The character is rooted, earthy, larger-thanlife, it’s heroic, it’s stylish and has the swag to pull off the big scale action,” a source said. “Just like SRK played the titular role of Don and Raees, likewise, this time around, it’s time to play a Pathan. Watch out, it’s Shah Rukh Khan in and as Pathan.”

The sources also revealed that Deepika Padukone has also come on board to play the female lead in the film and her character will have the action undertones.

—Agency

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fter months of speculation, reports are stating that Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are back together and moving towards having another baby. Multiple sources who are close to the couple shared “Khloé is hopeful that Tristan has changed for good and will continue to grow and be the great and loyal partner that he has been throughout their time together during the [coronavirus] quarantine.”

Isolating at home in Los Angeles with Kardashian, 36, and their 2-year-old daughter, True, amid the COVID-19 pandemic has helped bring out a different side of Thompson, 29, who cheated on the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star with multiple women in the past.

“The fact that Tristan hasn’t been working or been able to hang out with his friends and other athletes who have previously been a negative influence on him like he used to have been great for their relationship,” the source explains.

“But when things do go back to normal, who knows what will happen?”

—Agency Khloe Kardashian

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able; the polluted scum is disappeared. This happened because for the last two months lockdown when human activity is restricted. If we take the lessons of this corona period our life will become healthy.

We have to become companions, not conquerors of nature.

Vishnu Lamba toured 22 states and searched the families of more than 56 freedom revolutionaries. He planted the saplings at the birth and sacrifice places of martyrs. Vishnu introduced the families of martyrs to the then President of India Pranab Mukherjee, the then Chief Minister Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje, etc. and made them aware about their problems. By organizing hundreds of programs in honor of these great revolutionary families of India, he gave the message of love for the nation. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

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QUEen Q1) I am 25 years old and my parents are forcing me to get married as soon as possible even during this pandemic. Under so much pressure, what is the best way to choose a life partner so quickly?

Ans. It is a difficult question, how to choose a life partner that too under a time constraint. If you are ready for marriage then a pandemic is as good a time as any and maybe even better, with fewer guests and a sober meaningful wedding.

My only advice is don’t rush into it. Start meeting the suitable boys as per your parents’ desire but take your time. Follow the same schedule as you would otherwise, meet the boy, chat, talk and go out on a date or two, and if you like him and take some more time to be sure. Meet him, connect on video chat, get to know him as much as possible, and importantly judge your comfort zone, and also trust your instincts.

Meet his family too and observe the interactions between them, you can learn a lot. Remember It is your entire life, don’t rush! All the Best!

Q2) I am 21 and physically disabled. I’m depressed and do not want to live anymore.

What should I do?

Ans. My dear child, things must very difficult for you I am sure but be strong and keep the faith. Why don’t you join some activity especially for the physically disadvantaged, you could feel motivated when you see how people with the same/more issues are tackling life, and also it will help you make friends.

You can also start preparing for some competitive exams as there is a reservation for the physically challenged.

Read and watch motivating movies and biographies. Read up on new innovations and technological advancements for the handicapped, can more be done for you? The global world is at your doorstep, carve out a world online and let your mind and brain be the ‘you’, don’t allow your physical body to trap and limit you!

Have any questions? Mail them to quequeenfirstindia@gmail.com; don’t worry, your name will not be disclosed!

he ‘Tree-Man of India’ Vishnu Lamba celebrates the environment day every day. He has gifted 5.0 million trees across the country without the support of the government. He has planted 26 lakh trees with public participation, saved 13 lakh trees from being cut down, and distributed 11 lakh trees free of cost. The name ‘Tree Man of India’ was given by former President Pranab Mukherjee. A new environmental protection revolution

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has started due to his untiring efforts.

According to President, Shree Kalptaru Sansthan, Vishnu Lamba, Corona period

has given an important message to the society that we should follow nature because of unrestricted exploitation of natural invites destruction

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and disaster. The disease like Corona is spread by going against nature. Today the Ganga is becoming clean, the water of Jamuna has become drink-

how we can work wonders in your space, we suggest you take a look at some of the tricks we’ve used over time to overcome the lighting issues.

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We suggest opting for Dimmer Switches, they can help increase the number of effects that can be achieved with the same light.

If you want to make a narrow space look wider and bigger, you may want to focus attention on a feature on one of the end walls, such as highlighting a window with a piece of art using heavy spotlight, while using even, but less intense, lighting on other walls in the room.

You can add life and colours to your space without paint, by using a spotlight that is fitted with a vibrant coloured filter. For instance, yellow depicts happiness and promotes feelings of well-being; blue depicts calmness, peace and soothing environment; red is often used to depict energy, power and determination; green is mellifluous, which depicts nature and warmth; white and purple can be used to reflect calm or excitement, depending on the shade.

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obert Vadra on Friday took to Facebook and shared a creative saying ‘STOP RAPE’, with context to the case that took place in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar on Tuesday. He wrote, “A 13-year-old girl is battling for her life at Delhi’s AIIMS hospital, after she was brutally attacked, allegedly with a sharp object after being sexually assaulted by an unknown person, in Outer Delhi’s Paschim Vihar on Tuesday 4 August evening.

The accused is still at large. Safety for girls in the national capital is again a question. The government needs to take significant steps to

ensure this incident is not repeated, and to catch the accused. A strict judgment is imperative.” —Vaishali

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

It was the birthday of Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Principal Chief Commissioner CGST & CX Mumbai Zone on 7 August, Friday. He celebrated it with his family in a simple manner, due to the ongoing Corona pandemic.

GRATEFUL! Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division issued orders restoring with immediate effect the right of multiple entry lifelong visa facility granted for any purpose in April 2005 to persons registered as OCI cardholders and holding passports of USA, UK, Germany and France and any other country with ‘air bubble’ scheme, i.e., bilateral air travel arrangements have been worked out by the Government of India. Prem Bhandari who has been working towards this for a long time thanked Prime Minister Modi and Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

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ven during the Corona pandemic, necessary medical treatment is given continuously at Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital Udaipur, keeping in mind the safety medical rules. A 70-year-old patient of Neemuch was successfully operated by nephrologist Dr Suraj Gupta and ICU Incharge Dr Sanjay Paliwal.

The kidneys of the patients were affected badly due to diabetes and hypertension. Creatinine is a metabolic substance that breaks down and converts into creatinine while helping the diet to convert into energy. A local doctor asked the patient to get tested for creatinine and referred him to GMCH where he was admitted to ICU for 4 days, dialysis was given periodically for 2 months resulting in gradual returning to normal and becoming dialysis free by proper treatment. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

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lobal Pravasi Teej Celebration was organised by Rajasthan Foundation on Friday where every Rajasthani was in the colour of Teej from every corner of the world England, UK, Australia, Egypt, Canada, Netherlands, North America, Dubai, etc. Rajasthan Foundation Commissioner Dhiraj Srivastava was also present in the program.

In the program, Singer Deepshikha Jain and Madhu Bhat of Rajasthan gave their musical performance which was enjoyed by the audience through Zoom and Facebook.

The program was moderated

by Anshu Harsh.

The program was organised with the support of Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA), Doctors of

Dhiraj and Chitra Srivastava

Rajasthan International (DORI), Rajasthan Association of Canada, Association of Australian Rajasthani, Maheshwari Mahasabha UK, Rajput Association Australia, Rajasthan Associations of Kenya, Europe, Germany, Uganda, BPG and UK; also Jain Vishva Bharati, London Social Group, Rajasthani Kutumb of Victoria Australia, Rajasthan Association of Scotland, Rajasthani Association of New South Wales. Representatives of all these associations were present in the program. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

GUJARAT: Star cast of the upcoming Gujarati film ‘Chello Cardiogram’ (Last cardiogram) pose for pictures during a press meeting held in Ahmedabad on Friday. It is a Gujarati film based on an emotional love story and the cast and crew took all the precautionary measures against the coronavirus during the shooting in different villages of the state.

—PHOTO BY HANIF SINDHI

HAPPY B’DAY!

IPS Ajay Pal Lamba celebrated his birthday on 7 August, Friday. We wish him all the best!

RAJASTHAN: The Director of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh (MSMS) II Museum, Dr Rima Hooja informed that to celebrate the forthcoming Independence Day, a special discount of 50% will be given on the entry tickets to MSMS Museum located at the City Palace in Jaipur.