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Under Corona shadow: Parl’s Monsoon Session begins today First session being held amid coronavirus pandemic; all safety measures been taken to conduct session as per guidelines issued for COVID-19

Amit Shah being at AIIMS for medical checkup, everyone will miss an aggressive & towering Home Minister in House.

Now, Speaker Om Birla has a larger responsibility to play Aditi Nagar New Delhi: Parliament is fully prepared for the 18-day Monsoon Session from Monday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic with many firsts, including sitting of the two Houses in shifts without any off day, entry only to those having a negative COVID-19 report and compulsory wearing of masks.

In run-up to the session, while over 4,000 people including MPs and staff have been tested for COVID-19, most parliamentary operations have been digitalized, entire premises

SHAH IN AIIMS FOR MEDICAL CHECKUP New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been admitted for “a complete medical checkup” before the beginning of Monsoon Session of Parliament, said AIIMS Delhi on Sunday. “Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Home Minister was discharged from AIIMS, after his post-COVID care on August 30.

As per advice given at discharge, he has now been admitted for a complete medical checkup before Parliament session for one-two days,” statement from Chairperson, Media and Protocol Division, AIIMS read.

WARNE IS RR BRAND AMBASSADOR Dubai: Rajasthan Royals on Sunday announced that former Australian spinner Shane Warne will be its brand ambassador for the second year in a row. Along with it, Warne will also essay the role of team mentor for the upcoming edition of the tournament.

CONSPIRACY TO MALIGN MAHARASHTRA: UDDHAV Mumbai: Facing flak from detractors on both political and coronavirus fronts, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said a conspiracy is afoot to malign Maharashtra.

“Whatever political storms come, I will face... I will fight coronavirus too,” Thackeray said in a televised public address.

A day after COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra crossed the 10-lakh mark, Thackeray said his government has done effective work to tackle the pandemic.

Speaking in the backdrop of political criticism over demolition of

Actor Kangana Ranaut during a meeting with Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan, in Mumbai on Sunday.

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actress Kangana Ranaut’s bungalow in Mumbai and the way his government han-

‘Yoga, walks, Chyawanprash effective post recovery’ New Delhi: Consuming Chyawanprash, turmeric milk and immunity promoting AYUSH medicine like mulethi powder, Ashwagandha, amla fruit are believed to be effective in the post-recovery period, Union Health Ministry informed in the guid-

ance note for post-Corona management protocol for patients who have recovered from the coronavirus disease.

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dled the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, Thackeray assured people that he would fight

the political crisis too.

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Vaccine possible by 2021: Min New Delhi: Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said no date for launching the Covid-19 vaccine has been fixed yet. “It may be ready by the first quarter of next year,” the minister said as he addressed first episode of his Sunday Samvaad — a social media interaction programme. His comments come a day after pharma giant Astrazeneca announced the resumption of its vaccine trial after it got a go-ahead from British regulators. Its India partner Serum Institute of India has paused the trials after it was issued a show-cause notice by Drug Controller of India.

Hopeful that all members will be present and will engage in fruitful discussions in the Monsoon Session of the Parliament.

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sanitised and doors made touch-free.

The first-of-its-kind Monsoon Session will see Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sitting in two different shifts, while special seating arrangements have been made for MPs in adherence to social distancing guidelines.

Barring on the first day, Rajya Sabha will convene in morning shift from 9 am till 1 pm, and Lok Sabha in evening shift from 3 pm to 7 pm. The chambers of both houses along with their respective galleries will be used for sitting of the members in each shift.

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Photos on flights not banned, says DGCA

New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA “clarified” on Sunday passengers can take photos and videos inside flights but can’t use any recording equipment that creates chaos, disrupts flight operations, violates safety norms or is banned by the crew members.

On Saturday, the regulator had said that a scheduled flight will be

suspended for a period of two weeks if anyone is found taking photographs inside the plane.

Two days back, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation had asked IndiGo to take “appropriate action” after it found alleged violation of safety and social-distancing protocols by mediapersons in the airline’s Turn to P6

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FORMER UNION MINISTER RAGHUVANSH PRASAD SINGH PASSES AWAY New Delhi: Former Union Minister and ex-Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Sunday, where he

was admitted and was being treated for post-COVID complications.

He was 74 years old.

Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav took to Twitter to post: “Dear Raghuvansh Babu!

What did you do? I told you the day before yesterday, you are not going anywhere. But you went so far. I am speechless. I am sad. Will miss you very much.”

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With Dotasra on side, Gehlot plans PCC restructuring PCC Chief calls on CM to hold four hour long meeting Naresh Sharma Jaipur: The winds of change have started blowing for the Rajasthan Congress. Perhaps for the first time since coming to power, the ‘power’ and organization have given examples of moving in the same direction and in the same stride.

However, Sunday brought with it an ex-

plicit example when for the first time in over one and a half years, PCC Chief called on the Chief Minister to chalk out the ‘grand design’ for the days ahead. As a result, a marathon four hour long meeting took place between CM Gehlot and PCC Chief Dotasra where they discussed the future course of action for the PCC along with providing

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasra.

feedback from Dotasra and Maken’s recent feedback meetings in Jaipur and Ajmer.

Highly placed sources reveal that the most important issue in the current political environment is of PCC’s new working committee and it is believed that Gehlot and Dotasra are of the opinion of having a small committee which could be announced in the ongoing month. It is believed that Dotasar’s team will be a mix of young blood and experi-

enced leaders. Interestingly, Dotasra had already done his ‘homework’ for district presidents and ensured that no place would be offered to rebels. Furthermore, along with a dozen other issues, Dotasra also discussed with Gehlot probable names for important positions in the organization. Gehlot and Dotasra also discussed the issue pertaining MBC reservation for which the Gurjars have again laid claim. It is learnt that Dotasra ap-

prised Gehlot of few crucial facts.

Dotasara also informed him of problems faced in rural areas due to electricity rates, problems due to VCR and raised the issues that were raised by farmers in the feedback sessions with Maken. Notably, during the meeting, deputy chief whip Mahendra Choudhary also called on CM to thank him for appointing him as minister Incharge of CM’s home district Jodhpur. Related report P8

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Raj students write NEET amid Corona concerns THE PAPER-PEN BASED EXAM WAS CONDUCTED AT 3863 CENTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY & 269 CENTERS IN STATE

Huge crowd gathered outside NEET exam centre at MPS Tilak nagar, Jaipur on Sunday.

Centre allots block to Vedanta to explore gas and petroleum First India Bureau Jaisalmer: In a big development for the country and Rajasthan, the central govt has allocated Vedanta group 417.44 sq Kms block for exploration of natural gas and petroleum. ACS (Mines & Petroleum) Subodh Agarwal said that the license for the RJ-ONHP-2018/1 block has been allotted to Vedanta for 3+1 year on the recommendation of the central govt.

ACS Agarwal informed that Vedanta will invest about Rs 90 crore on the exploration while providing direct employment to 100-150 persons and indirect employment to 400-600 persons. Once the production begins the state govt will receive 12.5% & 10% on petroleum & natural respectively as revenue share. Vedanta will explore crude oil, natural gas, coal bed methane and shell gas.

Overall Vedanta will excavate five wells at the rate of one well every year. The five wells will be explored for natural gas. Each well will be dug up to 1000 meters.

The 417 sq Kms area will be surveyed for desired products with help of GeoPhysical 2D and two dimension 3D techniques. It goes without mentioning that apart from employment, the increase in production of oil and natural gas will also add to the state revenue. At present 1.20 lkh barrel crude oil and 36 lakh cubic meter natural gas is being produced in the state.

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Jaipur: National testing agency organized the coveted medical entrance exam NEET-2020 on Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm. The paper-pen based exam was conducted at 3863 centers across the country. 1.08 lakh candidates sat for the exam in the state across 269 centers. All students gave a self declaration of being corona negative. Jaipur had 20900 registered candidates for 54 assigned centers. Some centers in Jaipur were seen flouting the social distancing guidelines. More

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Jaipur: Prime minister Narendra Modi’s 70th birthday on September 17 will be celebrated as Seva Saptah under which various activities will be held from September 14-20. The party’s state unit is busy making preparations for the celebration week. State president Satish Poonia is regu-

larly holding virtual meetings while state general secretary Chandrashekhar.

Poonia said that needy people will be helped and activities like blood donation camp, tree plantation, fruit distribution in slums and hospitals will be conducted during the Seva Saptah. The party leader also took feedback about the prepar-

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edness from Mukesh Dadhich and Hemraj Meena, who have been

given responsibilities to carry out the activities successfully. The event

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A few days after the death of former BJP state prez, Bhanwarlal Sharma, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje suddenly reached his residence. She spent some time with late Sharma’s family discussing his political journey & ideals like considering social service as goal of his life. Bhanwarlal was also a minister in the state government.

Jaipur: Chief minister Ashok Gehlot expressed grief over the death of former minister Hari Singh.

Gehlot could not attend the condolence meeting personally but he spoke to his son Vidhyadhar Singh and consoled him. Former chief minister Vasundhara Raje also

spoke to Vidhyadhar Singh to express her condolences. Former PCC president Dr Chandrabhan attended the condolence meeting, held at Singh’s farm house in Muhana, and paid floral tributes to the departed soul.

Randeep Dhankar also paid tributes to Singh. Several other leaders and workers of

the party from Phulera and Sambhar were present in the condolence meeting.

The condolence meeting will take place at the farm house from 10 am to 5 pm till September 18. A virtual condolence programme will be held on September 16 from 4 to 5 pm through Facebook account of Vidhyadhar Chaudhary.

Jaipur: Continuing his scathing attack on Ashok Gehlot led Congress government, BJP state president Satish Poonia said that farmers have complained about distribution of inferior seeds through cooperative societies which has betrayed them. He also said that Congress is spreading negativity. ‘Farmers have complained that the seeds distributed

Income Tax raid in Kota-Bundi First India Bureau Kota: Commercial tax department’s action created a stir on Sunday.

There was raids on business groups in KotaBundi. In the meantime, women threw bags from the roofer’s house to the farm.

Department seized documents-bags filled with notes for big tax evasion.

UNHOLY MANAGEMENT

Devasthan dept holds no record of immovable prop The department is not updated about the properties within the state.

It is not clear whether the committee has prepared any report or not

Nirmal Tiwari Jaipur: Despite having huge immovable property outside the state, Rajasthan government’s Devasthan department possesses no details about such properties.

The department has information about the temples outside the state but has no details about immovable properties.Similarly, the department is not updated about the properties

Radha Madhav temple in Mathura.

within the state. Vishvendra Singh, who was the minister for Devasthan, was sacked in July from the Ashok

Gehlot cabinet. He had directed the officials to form a high level committee last year and submit a report in two

begins on September 14, when BJP Mahila Morcha and IT department will publicise a 70-slide exhibition on Modi’s personality on SM. On September 15, BJP minority front will conduct a single-use plastic free campaign at 70 places. September 16, BJP’s SC ST Morcha will distribute artificial limb equipment to 70 Divyang and spectacles

to poor. The other day, Kisan Morcha will organise 70 tree plantations, fruits will be distributed in 70 slums. On 18 & 19, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha will conduct blood donations of 70 people at districts and 70 plasma donation programs. The last day, OBC Morcha will conduct a cleanliness drive in 70 selected Shakti Kendra.

State govt betrayed farmers by giving inferior seeds: Poonia

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The exam authorities had given different entry timings to various batches of the aspirants so that proper time was available to check and sanitize everyone avoiding rush at particular hour. Proper social distancing was followed while permitting the candidates inside the centers and making

BJP’s state-level prep for Modi’s 70th B’Day begins

Chandrabhan pays floral tributes to Dr Hari Singh

Dr Chandrabhan attend the condolence meeting at Dr Hari Singh’s farm house in Muhana.

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than 15.97 lakh candidates took the prestigious offline exam with three layered precautionary steps in place.

The candidates were admitted in the exam halls two hours prior to the exam with face masks on. Rajasthan govt had made special free travel arrangements for the aspirants.

them sit inside the exam halls. No candidate was allowed to carry any electronic gadget apart from wrist watches and jewelry inside the exam halls. All vehicles were stopped 100 meters ahead of the exam center. The candidates were allowed to take in only the test booklet.

The majority candidates were beaming after the exam as they found the question paper to be of medium difficulty. Although some Physics questions did boggle the candidates but they found Chemistry and Biology questions relatively easy.

months. However, it is not clear whether the committee has prepared its report or not.

A Bhairuji temple at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi comes under the department.

It is in a 2066 sq meter area. However, the department has no details about the income, expenditure, shops etc.

For temples in other states wdepartment possesses no details.

Temple like Hanumanji temple in Padegaon,

Amravati in Maharashtra, Vitthaldasji temple in Begampura, Aurangabad, Tulja mata temple in Karnpura, Vaishnav Balaji temple, Murlimanoharji temple in Gujarat, Radhamadhav ji temple in Mathura, Radhakant ji and Shri Kul Bihari temple in Barsana, Baldevji temple in Etah. Apart from temples in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.Some temples in Uttarakhand are also under the department.

through cooperative societies were inferior.

Now there will be no millet, no fodder. The farmer has been betrayed once again.

When will there be justice?’ Poonia said.

The BJP leader, who was holding a virtual meeting of party functionaries in Bikaner and Banswara district, said that the state government has failed to deliver and fulfill the promises made in the election manifesto.

“The Congress is pushing the country towards anarchy by spreading negativity, we have to continue to work with positivity for raising public interest issues,” he said.

He also asked the party workers to follow guidelines on covid-19 in view of spread of the coronavirus. State vice president Hemraj Meena, Madhoram Chaudhary, district president Akhilesh Pratap Singh were present virtually.

Muslims meet Maken, demand proper share in govt & party org

Ajay Maken meet Shareef Khan while Govind S Dotasra look on.

First India Bureau Jaipur: While AICC state incharge Ajay Maken was on state tour, far from any camp, the Muslim community demanded proper representation in the state ministry and the political appointments. PCC member and state coordinator for Rajasthan Muslim Progressive Forum, Shareef Khan raised the demands by the community which had voted one sided for Congress during 201 assembly elections.

Shareef requested

for two cabinet and two state ministers from Muslim community, proper representation in political appointments and participation in local body & panchayats. Shareef Khan raised the issue of recent state govt order keeping only Sanskrit as third language in colleges removing Urdu, Punjabi & Sindhi which has enraged communities. Khan stressed on the importance of Muslim vote for Congress as it is suffering politically wherever Muslims have deserted it.

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Unprecedented 1,703 new cases Everyone should add to prestige of Hindi: Mishra on Sunday along with 15 deaths First India Bureau

COVID UPDATE: Jpr leads with 330 positives; 9 positive in consumer assn

Moti Dungri temple will not open on Sept 18

Mass held in a church in city, following corona norms after it reopened after 5 months on Sunday.

First India Bureau Jaipur: Rajasthan recorded unprecedented 1,703 new cases along with 15 deaths. 3 deaths were reported from Jodhpur while 3 deaths each were reported from Ajmer, Bikaner & Jaipur along with one death each from Barmer, Churu,Dungarpur, Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur and Udaipur.

The relieving part is that 1,616 patients recovered on Sunday while 1,668 were discharged from hospitals.

The total number of active cases in the state on Sunday was 1,6654.

RAJENDRA RATHORE TESTS POSITIVE

Jaipur registered a record 330 new cases in past 24 hours followed

by Jodhpur 243, Kota 149, Alwar 109, Ajmer 102, Sikar 75, Udaipur 70, Nagaur 53, Pali 52, Bhilwara 47, Bikaner 45, Rajsamand 37, Ganganagar 36, Churu 33, Bundi 29, Banswara & Dausa 28 each, Jhunj-

Man loots ATM after losing job, 4 arrested

hunu 26, Dungarpur 24, Dholpur 21, Chittorgarh 20, Pratapgarh & Sirohi 18 each, Barmer & Karauli 16 each, Jalore 15, Baran 14, Hanumangarh 13, Bharatpur & Tonk 12 each, Sawai Madhopur 8, Jaisalmer & Jhalawar 2 each.

Sardarshahar Congress MLA Bhanwar

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Lal Sharma tested positive and is admitted in SMS hospital. He tested negative for corona immediately after the admission. He has been receiving treatment in ICU ever since then. His test reports declared him positive on Sunday although SMS hospital management is yet to confirm it.

The medical wing of consumer association will remain closed for the next 3 days after 9 of its employees tested positive. MD VK Varma said that the pensioner’s bills for the closed period will be deposited from September 28-30.

Jaipur: Mahant Kailash of revered Moti Dungri temple in the state capital, has declared that the temple will not be opened for the devotees on September 18 as was decided earlier.

Mahant Kailash stated that, he had consulted many eminent doctors and intellectuals from the society before coming to the conclusion of waiting to reopen the temple for the devotees. Mahant said that the rapidly rising cases of coronavirus pandemic point towards the possibility of a community spread, so the temple would remain close until October first week, A fresh view of the situation will be taken then to decide the reopening of the temple for the devotees. Mahant Kailash said that the safety of all devotees was paramount for him.

Jaipur: Governor Kalraj Mishra extended his greetings to the people of the state on Hindi Diwas.

The Governor said that Hindi is a popular language and we should all play our roles in its development. He said that any developing country needs its own language for sustained development, so it’s the responsibility of every one to add to the respect and prestige of the Hindi language.

He stressed expediting the existing efforts by implementing innovations to add to the aim of increasing the prestige of Hindi.

Mishra said that a

Governor Kalraj Mishra

language binds a person with his family, society, village, city, state and country.

He said Hindi is the largest spoken language in the country because it carries with it the cultural tradi-

Avinash Pande @avinashpandeinc A heartfelt tribute to the death of Dr Raghuvansh Prasad Singh Ji. He was the Minister of Rural Development in the UPA government and was a senior leader from a rural background who established a different dimension in politics.

May his soul rest in peace.

Warm wishes for a very Happy Birthday and sincere thanks for your hard work in the interest of the @ INCIndia party. May the years ahead be filled with new possibilities and prosperity. Happy Birthday Sh. @devendrayadvinc ji.

NATURE AT ITS BEST

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tions and values with it.

It is noteworthy that the constituent assembly had on September 14, 1949 unanimously declared Hindi as India’s official language and the day is celebrated as Hindi Diwas every year.

465 gms gold worth `24.5L confiscated at Jpr Airport First India Bureau Jaipur: The customs department at the Jaipur International Airport (JIA) has seized 465 gms of gold while being attempted to be smuggled in from Dubai.

Customs commissioner Subhash Agrawal said that the officers got suspicious on a passenger of Spicejet flight from Dubai. He was questioned at the green channel and on checking the duty officers recovered a cardboard box which had gold foil wrapped inside.

First India Bureau Jaipur: A security guard, who lost his job in lockdown, attempted to steal cash from an ATM on Ajmer road but was caught by police.

Akash Mali (20), was a security guard in a private company but he lost the job during the corona induced lockdown. He was facing a financial problem, so he hatched a conspiracy to steal cash from an ATM along with his three friends.

They arranged gas cutters and other tools and targeted an ATM near 200-feet bypass on Ajmer road. They started cutting the ATM box but a police team which was patrolling in the

area reached the spot following which the accused escaped.

On the basis of CCTV footage, police arrested four persons.

Apart from Akash, Himanshu Sahu (19), Hariom Meena (20) and Mamraj Meena (21) were arrested.

Mamraj is a resident of Shastri nagar, Jaipur while rest three are from Sawai Madhopur.

A Cormorant catches a fish at Jaipur’s Maan Sagar on a hot Sunday afternoon. A variety of migratory and local birds visit this lake during various seasons.

TIME MANAGEMENT AT JPR AIRPORT

SIDR, STAR to eliminate waiting period for flights Kashiram Choudhary Jaipur: To eliminate the waiting time for flights to take off and land, Jaipur airport administration has started using Standard Instrument Departure Routes (SIDR) and Standard Arrival Routes (STAR) which will allow the flights to take off and land at the airport without any waiting period.

SID is a standard ATS route identified in an instrument departure procedure, by

which the aircraft should proceed from take-off phase to the enroute phase whereas STAR is a standard ATS route identified in an approach procedure by which aircraft should proceed from the enroute phase to an initial approach of the runway When the air traffic congestion is high, flights have to wait in the air for landing and it consumes extra time and fuel. Now, with the STAR upgrade, the flights will not be put on

SAVES FUEL TOO

hold and will land without any wait.

For this, Jaipurbound flights at other airports will have to

take permission for take-off from the Jaipur ATC. They will take off only after clearance from the Jaipur ATC.

Whenever a flight is put on hold before landing or halted at the apron before taking flight, it consumes time

and also puts extra burden on fuel cost.

Apart from passengers, airlines will also benefit from the new technical upgradation as direct landing will save fuel spent during the hold, and will also help in reduced carbon emission.

A total of 63 flights were being operated at Jaipur airport before lockdown in March and there used to be traffic congestion.

Several flights had to be put on hold for clearing the route for landing.

The seized gold is worth 24.50 lakh rupees market cost. The person caught smuggling the gold is being further questioned by the officials.

Earlier the JIA customs had seized gold worth 15.67 crore rupees on July 3 and had arrested 11 smugglers who were trying to sneak in with 32 Kg of the yellow metal. The police are yet to catch the kingpin of the carriers caught by the customs in July.

Man immolates self due to fight with Sarpanch First India Bureau Pokhran: Sohan Singh ki Dhani resident farmer Girdhari attempted self immolation in the Pokhran police station premises due an ongoing farm dispute. Constable Rajuram Vishnoi and other cops doused the fire and took him to government hospital.

Victim Girdhari was referred to Jodhpur after first aid, due to serious injuries. SP Ajay Singh and CO Motaram Chodhary reached Pokhran and took stock of the situation.

CI Surendra Prajapati said that, Girdhari was uncomfortable due to ongoing dispute with village sarpanch Samandar Singh.

There was a road proposed passing through Girdhari’s farmland and a few days ago the sarpanch got a water reservoir on his land removed. Frustrated and depressed by the power of the sarpanch Girdhari reached Pokhran to complain but it being Sunday he found no help and self immolated after reaching local police station.

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KASHMIR A SETTLED ISSUE SHOULD BE

TAKEN OFF THE UN AGENDA BRIG VETERAN ANIL GUPTA

The author is a Jammu based veteran, political commentator, columnist, security and strategic analyst

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India in its statement in the Report of the Security Council for 2019 has demanded Kashmir’s permanent removal from the United Nations Security Council’s agenda, something Pakistan keeps on raking. India minced no words when it said, “there is a delegation that repeatedly attempts to rebrand itself as contributing to international peace, but unfortunately fails to recognise that it is globally known for being the fountainhead of international terror and the hub of terror syndicates”

ndia has a made very strong appeal for permanently removing the Jammu & Kashmir issue under the outdated agenda item of the India-Pakistan question from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) agenda. India’s demand is fair and justified.

Since the abrogation of special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcation into 2 union territories in August 2019, Pakistan along with China tried to raise the matter 3 times.

The attempts have met with failure with informal closeddoor discussions happening with no outcomes and other members of the council reiterating that Kashmir is a bilateral India-Pakistan issue.

As per the UN records Kashmir was formally raised at UNSC the last time on November 5, 1965. It was first taken as an issue on January 6, 1948, after India declared a unilateral ceasefire consequent to the Pak aggression to forcibly annex J&K that began formally in October 1947. Pakistan launched Operation Gibraltor in 1965 to once again forcibly annex Kashmir but failed miserably this time as well.

After the signing of the Shimla Agreement as an aftermath of the Indo-Pak 1971 war, the issue was accepted to be resolved by both the nations bilaterally. But Pakistan like the earlier UNSC resolutions showed scant respect for the Shimla Pact also and waged a proxy war backed by “religious terrorism” in Jammu & Kashmir in 1989-90.

Immediately after the signing of the Shimla Agreement India informed the UNSC of the futility of continuing with the United Nations Military Observers Group (UNMOG) but UNSC continued to retain it at the insistence of Pakistan. For thirty years Pakistan played havoc in Jammu & Kashmir through state-sponsored terrorism resulting in loss of valuable lives and property. Taking advantage of the

special provisions in the Indian Constitution for J&K, Pakistan promoted separatism through the Hurriyat Conference, a creation of the Deep State in Pakistan. India finally acted on 05 August 2019 by abrogating the special provisions and bifurcating the state into two Union Territories. It was a unique and historic step towards removing all barriers which prevented the state’s complete integration with the nation and also settled the issue for once and all. Pakistan was made irrelevant except for the fact that it remained in illegal occupation of more than half of the erstwhile state’s territory referred to as Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (POJK). Pakistan, the aggressor, was told in no uncertain terms that it would have to vacate POJK. Rattled Pakistan tried to internationalise the issue and seek international support but suffered shameful humiliation including from its Muslim allies. Except for China and Turkey, no other country backs Pakistan.

China being a permanent member of the UNSC, has tried unsuccessfully to raise the issue at the insistence of Pakistan. The last failed effort was made in August this year to coincide with Pakistan’s Black Day celebrations to protest against India’s unilateral

EVEN THE CURRENT UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES IN HIS STATEMENT LAST AUGUST CLEARLY REFERRED TO THE 1972 BILATERAL SHIMLA AGREEMENT. THUS TIME HAS COME FOR THE UNSC TO ACCEDE TO INDIAN DEMAND AND PERMANENTLY DELETE THE ISSUE OF J&K FROM THE OUTDATED AGENDA ITEM OF THE INDIA-PAKISTAN QUESTION FROM ITS AGENDA

action of 05 August 2019. India’s stand was firm and unequivocal that all its actions were justified as it was India’s internal issue and Pakistan had no locus standi to object.

India in its statement in the Report of the Security Council for 2019 has demanded Kashmir’s permanent removal from the United Nations Security Council’s agenda, something Pakistan keeps on raking. India minced no words when it said, “there is a delegation that repeatedly attempts to rebrand itself as contributing to international peace, but unfortunately fails to recognise that it is globally known for being the fountainhead of international terror and the hub of terror syndicates.”

In the statement, India also hit out at Pakistan and said that a delegation keeps pushing for discussions on an outdated agenda item in the Council which for all matter needs

to be removed from the Council’s agenda permanently. Pakistan blames the UNSC for failure to ensure implementation of its own resolutions and decisions but the whole world recognises the fact that the sole defaulter is Pakistan.

Undoubtedly, the issue is outdated as suggested by two former secretary generals of the council. Secretary-General Boutros Ghali wanted to remove the Kashmir issue from the UN agenda in 1995 and his successor Kofi Annan had declared that a resolution under Chapter VI passed half a century ago is “unimplementable”. Boutros Ghali had even gone as far as to say that “starting negotiations on a new slate is more important then relying on past legalistic interpretations of UN resolutions.” He was clearly hinting at both nations to talk and mutually resolve but Pakistan never displayed the po-

litical will to talk except during the period of Musharraf but his suggested formula was unacceptable to India.

As far back as 1957, Gunnar Jarring, UN mediator on Kashmir, had stated that “the implementation of international agreements of an adhoc nature which has not been achieved fairly speedily may become progressively more difficult because of the situation with which they were to cope has tended to change”.

Really prophetic words and there is no doubt that much water has flown through the Jhelum since then.

Even in 2002, when US-Pakistan relations were strong, the then US assistant secretary of state while disposing before the US house international relations subcommittee had admitted, “in the US view the UN resolutions of the 40s on Kashmir had been superseded by the Shimla Agreement.” India on its part had repeatedly told Pakistan to stop abetting and promoting terror so that all issues including Kashmir can be discussed bilaterally and resolved. But Pakistan persisted with terror and continued with its tactics of using terror as an instrument of state policy.

China has its own axe to grind. While it needs the POJK to develop a road link to

We can still win the war on plastic F

or many years, even decades, before the current global pandemic, environmental advocates have waged a war against single-use plastic. We’ve been winning that war.

More and more consumers are carrying reusable bags for groceries and other shopping items, asking restaurants to use more sustainable materials for take-out containers, and using fewer plastic straws. Homeowners are even rethinking and replacing plastic PVC (polyvinyl chloride) in everything from home siding to piping.

As with so many other things in 2020, the full-out war against plastic has abated. To be sure, some plastic personal protective

equipment is utilized by medical professionals and others to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Some recent scholarly research used by the plastics industry to bolster its claim that reusable grocery bags somehow spread the coronavirus is “of questionable applicability.” Nevertheless, states, cities and various municipalities have either suspended or put on hold implementation of bans on single-use plastics. Accordingly, there have been several articles about how the plastics industry is one of the few winners from the ravages of COVID-19.

OUR ENVIRONMENT, OUR LIVELIHOODS, OUR HEALTH More than 120 environmental leaders are asking food delivery compa-

nies to help restart our efforts to reduce singleuse plastic by giving consumers the option in mobile apps and online ordering systems to make utensils, straws, condiments and napkins optin only. This is a great first step, and the Center for Environmental Health (CEH), on whose board I sit, is proud to

have signed that letter.

I am concerned about the environment and what we will leave for our future generations. There are tens of millions of people who think more like I do than like the plastics industry. The days of ignoring piles of debris littering beaches worldwide and pretending there aren’t islands of trash floating in

the oceans have long passed. The plastics industry is scrambling because it knows how bad it looks having conducted what amounts to tobacco and asbestos-like schemes from the late 1970s to purposely manipulate consumers to use more plastic with campaigns based on lies. The plan to make plastics seemingly indispensable to our lives sadly has traction, yet it comes at the great adverse expense against our environment, our livelihoods and our health.

Peer scientists and environmentalists have worked tirelessly to bring to light the lasting damage that single-use plastic does, and our efforts have resulted in hard-won bans and other actions as consumers realize the real price they are paying. Yet the eco-

logical, economic and public health costs of plastics are not limited to just bags.

Many municipalities still consider plastic PVC pipes to be an acceptable option to use in the infrastructure systems that deliver drinking water to our homes. Consider that right now, the water that comes from your faucet may have traveled through miles of plastic pipes to get there.

Who knows what it’s brought along with it.

As numerous viable alternatives to singleuse bags, PVC pipes and the litany of other plastic products abound, we can and must draw a line in the sand against this harmful concoction before more communities, ecosystems and livelihoods are compromised.

the Arabian Sea, it also needs Pak as a proxy against India.

Hence, China encourages Pakistan to keep the pot boiling in Kashmir and keep the issue alive. It uses its permanent seat in the UNSC to further Pakistan’s nefarious designs.

While demanding the permanent removal of the issue of J&K under the outdated agenda, India rightly said, “Such irrational exuberance has no takers in a dignified world.”

Pakistan, backed by China, has only been able to bring up the issue informally under closed-door meetings which carry no meaning since these meetings have no records and there is no outcome. Pakistan as usual has reacted to Indian demand by saying that Indians are “deluding” themselves. But the absolute fact is that the issue of Kashmir has not been discussed by the UNSC for last 55 years. As mentioned earlier the last three meetings eluded by Pakistan are inconsequential and mere time wasters.

The entire equation of the Kashmir issue has changed now consequent to the resolutions passed by the Indian parliament on August 5&6, 2019. Pakistan’s reason that “The UN Military Observers are stationed in Kashmir and ceasefire violations are reported daily to the Security Council. This is proof that this dispute remains under the active consideration of the UNSC and is no way outdated,” is highly illogical and false since the ceasefire violations are unilateral and unprovoked and initiated by Pakistan to internationalise an issue that is otherwise bilateral as agreed at Shimla.

Even the current UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his statement last August clearly referred to the 1972 bilateral Shimla Agreement. Thus time has come for the UNSC to accede to Indian demand and permanently delete the issue of J&K from the outdated agenda item of the India-Pakistan question from its agenda. Along with it the UNOMG should be permanently closed. This would also help India to resolve the issue of POJK speedily.

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PM inaugurates 3 petrol sector Bihar got 400 new petrol pumps in last 6 yrs: Min projects in poll-bound Bihar Vaishali

`21,000 cr have been spent on 10 large petroleum & gas based projects, Modi said New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated three petroleum sector projects in poll-bound Bihar to the nation.

These projects that will help meet the demand for domestic cooking gas in the state include state-run Indian Oil Corporation’s 193km long Durgapur-Banka section of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline that will supply cooking gas for bottling at the new Banka plant in the state.

Apart from the pipeline and the bottling plant at Banka, PM Modi also dedicated state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd’ LPG bottling plant at Harsidhi in East Champaran district through video confer-

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates to the nation, three projects related to the petroleum sector in Bihar through video conferencing, in New Delhi.

—PHOTO BY PTI

encing, that was also attended by the state’ chief minister Nitish Kumar.

With the critical Bihar state assembly elections on the anvil, there

has been a flurry of announcements and inaugurations for and from the state. Last Thursday, PM Modi launched initiatives related to animal husbandry and

fisheries in Bihar.

PM Modi said that around Rs 21,000 crore have been spent on the 10 large petroleum and gas based projects that are a part of the PM’s

‘`30,000 cr Special Liquidity Scheme under Atmanirbhar Bharat package’ New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Finance informed that an amount of Rs 30,000 crore Special Liquidity Scheme has been progressed for non-banking, housing finance companies and Monetary Financial Institutions as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package.

According to the Finance Ministry, 37 proposals involving Rs 10,590 crores have been approved as on September 11. While six applications seeking financing of Rs 783.5 crore are under process.

Nirmala Sitharaman

The Ministry on Sunday updated on the progress made in the implementation of the ongoing schemes of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat

package to date. “ Rs30,000 crore Special Liquidity Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Company, Housing Finance Companies,

Monetary Financial Institutions has progressed well. As on September 11, 37 proposals involving an amount of Rs 10,590 crores have been approved. Six applications seeking financing of Rs 783.5 crore are under process,” said the Ministry in a press release. As reported by Public Sector Banks & top 23 Private Sector Banks, additional credit amounting to Rs 1,63,226.49 crores sanctioned to 42,01,576 borrowers as on September 10,” the Ministry added. —ANI

package for Bihar.

According to government, the LPG penetration in Bihar has exponentially increased to 76.9% now from 23.5% in 2014. This in turn has also resulted in low kerosene usage in the state that has declined to 2 lakh kilo litre (kl) from 8 lakh kl in 2014.

Modi also spoke about the PMUY that provides free cooking gas connections to poor families and has been hailed as the NDA government’s version of the MGNREGS. The scheme has become a mainstay of the BJP’s political messaging and has increasingly been leveraged to add to the political optics.

Bihar is all set to go for assembly elections in October-November.

—ANI

A candidate undergoes thermal screening as she arrives at an examination centre to appear in NEET in New Delhi on Sunday.

for NEET exam and my sympathies to those who couldn’t take it due to the Covid pandemic

AMIT SHAH TO ADDRESS COUNTRYMEN ON HINDI DIWAS New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will deliver a message to the countrymen on the occasion of Hindi Diwas on September 14.“Union Home Minister Amit Shah will deliver a message to the countrymen on the occasion of Hindi Diwas (September 14, 2020), which will be broadcast on Doordarshan’s Nation-

al Channel at 10.30 am,” read a release by MHA. On 14 September 1949, Hindi was given the status of official language by the Constituent Assembly, on the occasion of which Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on September 14. Rajbhasha Kirti and Rajbhasha Gaurav awards are being given on the occasion.

and floods. “Wish Modi ji was as concerned about JEE-NEET aspirants and students as he

is about his crony capitalist friends,” he said on Twitter.

Rahul Gandhi and

LADAKH: RIJIJU TO LAUNCH SPORTS INFRA PROJECTS Leh: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Kiren Rijiju reached Ladakh to launch construction of sports infrastructure in the UT. He held preliminary discussions with local MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and others regarding the construction. Rijiju, in a tweet, said, “Reached Ladakh to start construction of some important sports infrastructures. Had preliminary discussions with Local MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Chief Executive Councilor with his team of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh.”

PRADHAN THANKS PM MODI FOR 3 PETROLEUM PROJECTS IN BIHAR New Delhi: Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan expressed gratitute to PM Narendra Modi for dedicating three petroleum Projects in Bihar.

“Gratitude to Hon. PM for laying the foundation of an #AatmanirbharBihar and ushering in a new era of prosperity for the people of Bihar by dedicating two LPG bottling plants and Durgapur-Banka section of the Paradip-HaldiaDurgapur-Muzaffarpur pipeline. #UjjwalBihar,” he said. to the nation today and will bring positive change in the lives of poor people in Bihar.

The Union Minister said that the government has opened Bau-

rani Refinery plant and Baurani Fertilizer plant is revived in the state that is helping in the development of Bihar and giving employment to youth in the state.

FESTIVITIES AMID PANDEMIC

An artist putting the face mask on an idol of Goddess Durga ahead of Durga Puja festival in Kolkata.

Wish PM Modi was concerned about JEE-NEET aspirants, says Rahul Gandhi New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished students appearing for the medical entrance exam NEET on Sunday, while expressing his sympathies with those who could not take it due to the COVID-19 pandemic and floods.

He also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he wished the PM was concerned about the JEENEET aspirants.

“My best wishes to the students appearing

New Delhi: Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday, said that 400 petrol pumps became operational in Bihar while 1,200 LPG distributors opened in the state which generated employment for 20,000 youth. “LPG connections in Bihar have increased recently. In the last 6 years, 400 petrol pumps became operational in Bihar while 1,200 LPG distributors opened. This generated employment for 20,000 youths here,” Pradhan said.

“The capacity of existing bottling plants were increased and two new bottling plants were built. The work of the LPG pipeline from Paradip to Muzaffarpur has started to give continuous supply to these bottling plants. The Banka-Durgapur section has been dedicated

his Congress party have been demanding postponement of NEET and JEE exams, saying the situation is not conducive for holding these exams due to the pandemic. He has also said holding the exams at such a time is endangering their lives.

Over 15 lakh candidates are likely to appear in NEET on Sunday which will be conducted amid strict precautions in view of the COVID1-9 pandemic.

—PTI

Prez Kovind, PM Modi condole demise of Raghuvansh Prasad New Delhi: “The passing away of Raghuvansh Prasad Singh is tragic. An outstanding leader rooted to ground, Raghuvansh Babu was a true stalwart with phenomenal understanding of rural India.

With his Spartan and sagely lifestyle, he enriched public life. Condolences to his family and followers,” Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the loss of the departed leader and said Singh’s demise left in the political sphere.

AFTER ATTACK, EX-NAVY OFFICER TAKES ‘RESIGN’ JIBE AT MAHA CM Mumbai: Madan Sharma, the retired Navy officer who alleged he was beaten up by Shiv Sena workers in Mumbai, on Sunday hit out at Uddhav Thackeray stating that the Maharashtra Chief Minister should “resign” if he is unable to run the government. “I request Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray ji that if you cannot

—PHOTO BY ANI

run the government, then you should resign. Let people elect a government that can maintain law and order in Maharashtra,” he said while speaking to media. Earlier on Sunday, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale met Sharma at his residence and extended his support to the retired navy officer in seeking justice.

Tejashwi Yadav pays tribute to former party leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh in Patna, who passed away in Delhi AIIMS on Sunday.

“Raghuvansh Prasad Singh is no more among us. His demise has left a void in political sphere of Bihar as well as the

country,” he said. Home Minister Amit Shah& Rahul Gandhi also expressed sadness on the demise of Singh.

—ANI

ONE DIST IN EACH STATE MUST COMPLY PMW RULES: NGT New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recommended that at least one district in every State should be made a model for compliance of Plastic Waste Management Rules (PWM) rules in the first instance. “At least one district in every State should be made a model for compliance of PWM rules in the first instance and thereafter, the entire State should be made so compliant,” the NGT bench headed by its chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel said. DMs and other concerned local authorities need to be involved, the bench added.

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COVID-19 UPDATE: PRESENTLY, THERE ARE 9,73,175 ACTIVE CASES IN THE COUNTRY, ACC TO HEALTH MINISTRY’s DATA

NATIONAL FATALITY RATE DIPS TO 1.65%: GOVT New Delhi: With 94,372 new cases in the past 24 hours, India’s coronavirus tally rose to 47,54,356 on Sunday, while 1,114 deaths pushed the total death toll to 78,586, according to Union Health Ministry data.

At present, there are 9,73,175 active cases of Covid-19 in the country, comprising 20.47 % of the total caseload, theHealth Ministry data stated. The case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.65 %. India’s Covid-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23 and it went past 40 lakh on September 5. According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 5,62,60,928 samples have been tested up to September 12.

‘Consume Chyawanprash, turmeric milk & AYUSH approved meds’

Health Worker collects a nasal sample from a woman for Covid test at a Covid center in New Delhi.

No All-Party meeting ahead of Parl’s Monsoon session New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi will not be holding an all-party meeting before the monsoon session of Parliament in wake of COVID-19. An all-party meeting is conferred before the commencement of parliamentary sessions to discuss the agenda and set targets.

However, a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee of RS is scheduled to be held today in Parliament.

V-P NAIDU UNDERGOES COVID-19 TEST

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to commence on Monday and is slated to conclude on October 1. There will be no ques-

tion hour and private members’ business during the session. All staff will undergo an RT-PCR COVID-19 test ahead of the session. —ANI

BJP MP tests +ve day before Parl session Kolkata: BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar said that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He represents Balurghat LS seat in West Bengal, is in Delhi “Have tested #Covid19 positive today. I am doing well & taking doctor’s advice,” Sukanta Majumdar tweeted. “Requesting all those who have come in close contact with me in the last few days to monitor their health and get tested in case of any symptoms,” he added. —ANI

YECHURY’S NAME IN RIOTS CASE

Cong to raise issue in Parliament New Delhi: The Congress has flayed the naming of Left leader Sitaram Yechury and others in a Delhi Police supplementary charge sheet in a Delhi riots case and said it will raise the issue in Parliament. The other opposition parties too will raise the issue during the Monsoon Session of Parliament commencing on Monday.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said: “We are definitely going to raise the issue as it is a case of misuse of official machinery.”

The party is in talks with non-NDA leaders and working on a joint strategy. Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad,

Sitaram Yechury

Ahmed Patel and Ramesh have spoken to all opposition political parties on the matter.

Delhi Police has named Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav, former JNU

student Umar Khalid, and others in its charge sheet in one of Delhi riots cases.

Yechury lashed out at Centre: “Delhi Police is under the Home Ministry. Its illegal actions are a direct outcome of the politics of BJP’s top leadership. They are

scared of legitimate peaceful protests by mainstream political parties and are misusing state power to target the Opposition.”

These persons were alleged named in the disclosure statements made by accused Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal, and Gulfisha Fathima in connection with the case. The trio is facing charges under teh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Communal violence broke out in north-east Delhi on February 24 after clashes between supporters of the Citizenship (Amendment0 ACt and those opposed to it. —Agencies

New Delhi: Consuming Chyawanprash, turmeric milk and immunity promoting AYUSH medicine like mulethi powder, Ashwagandha, amla fruit are believed to be effective in the post-recovery period, the Health Ministry informed in guidance note for post-COVID-19 management protocol for patients who have recovered. After acute COVID-19 illness, recovered patients may continue to witness a wide variety of signs and symptoms including fatigue, body ache, cough, sore throat and difficul-

Police, security forces rescue terrorist who joined Al Badr Pulwama: Police and security forces in Awantipora have rescued a terrorist who had joined the proscribed outfit, Al Badr, police said on Sunday.

A press note from Jammu and Kashmir police said, “After the hectic efforts, Police and security forces with help of parents have been able to rescue one more terrorist who had joined proscribed outfit, Al Badr sometimes back.” The endeavour of Police has been to save life and property during the confrontation while dealing with terrorism, the press note said.—ANI

ty in breathing. “Drink an adequate amount of warm water (if not contra-indicated). Take immunity promoting AYUSH medicine on prescription of a qualified practitioner of AYUSH. If health per-

biggest single-day jump of 4,321 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, tak-

Satyender Jain

In between the two shifts, the entire complex will be sanitised. Entry in the premises will be allowed only on production of a COVID-19 negative report, with the test conducted not more than 72 hours before the start of the session.

Frequent sanitisation of the entire parliament complex will also be carried out, while arrangements have been made to sanitise various parliamentary papers as well as footwear and cars of MPs, officials said.

Frisking of people will also make way for

touch-less security scanning, while thermal scanning will also be totally touch-free. As per the standard operating procedures finalised for holding the session from September 14 till October 1, the MPs and staff of secretariats of both houses, as also the media personnel covering the proceedings, will be asked to undergo COVID-19 test, not more than 72 hours before the start of the session.

Officials said arrangements were made for tests of close to 4,000 people, including the MPs, staff members and journalists. A new

seating arrangement following social distancing guidelines has been prepared by both houses for their respective members. The MPs will also be allowed to address the Chair while seated and wearing their masks.—ANI

Conspiracy to... to respond topolitics. I don’t speak doesn’t mean I don’t have answers,” Thackeray said.

Speaking on the state government’s “Mission Begin Again” campaign during the pandemic, Thackeray said his administration effectively tackled the COVID-19

situation, cyclones and floods andwill also deal withthe political stormwith people’s support.

On criticism that he doesn’t venture out, Thackeray said , “I have been using technology to reach out to all parts of the state to review the pandemic situation and issue directives.” —PTI

Photos on...

Chandigarh-Mumbai flight that had actor Kangana Ranaut as a passenger.

According to a video of the incident that took place inside the flight on September 9, reporters and cameramen were

mits, regular household work to be done. Professional work to be resumed in a graded manner.” The document also stated that mild and moderate exercise can be done such as the yoga & meditation. —ANI

jostling and bunching up to get a comment from Ranaut, who was sitting in one of the front rows of the plane.

The DGCA order on Sunday “clarified that a bona fide passenger travelling in an aircraft engaged in scheduled air transport services may do still and video photography from inside such an aircraft while in flight; take off and landing” as per its circular dated December 9, 2004.

“However, this permission does not include use of any recording equipment which imperils or compromises air

ing the city’s tally to over 2.14 lakh, authorities said. “Yesterday, we instructed 33 private hospitals to reserve 80 per cent of their ICU beds for coronavirus patients. This has been done since issues were being faced with regards to ICU beds in some private hospitals.

I also held a video conference over this and an order has been issued in this regard,” he said. —PTI

Mumbai: In wake of rising coronavirus casesin Maharashtra, CM Uddhav Thackeray announced launch of ‘My family-My responsibility’ from September 15 to fight the pandemic. Under this campaign, BMC will reach out to every family residing in city& will provide medical help and guidance if needed. The three-pronged approach to taking preventive precautions in personal, family & public life mentioned by the civic body in the notification posted on Twitter are 1) Maintain safe distance, of at least 2 meters between each other.

2) Use masks regularly & properly 3) Wash your hands regularly & use sanitizer properly.

CBDT deploys 2/3 of its staff for faceless assessment scheme New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has deployed two-third of its workforce to deal with faceless assessment scheme.”Now, National e-Assessment Centre which is headed by Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax is having a team of 32 Commissioners, 96 Principal Commissioner, 261 Assistant and Deputy Commissioners and 1274 Income Tax Officers,” senior Income Tax officers told ANI. Faceless Assessment Scheme was inaugurated as Phase 1 on October 7, 2019, with 58,320 assigned cases. On August 13 this year, Prime

FROM PG 1 Under Corona...

‘My Family-My Responsibility’ campaign to battle corona

Turmeric milk & Chyawanprash are immunity boosting foods.

Reserve 80% ICU beds for patients:Delhi govt to pvt hosps New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the city government has instructed 33 big private hospitals in national capital to reserve 80 % of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients, amid a shortage of such beds at some facilities.

Delhi has been witnessing a surge in novel coronavirus cases from the last week of August. Delhi recorded its

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safety; violates prevalent norms; creates chaos or disruption during operation of flight or expressly prohibited by crew,” the order noted.

Action may be initiated against those persons found in violation of above guidelines, the order added. Saturday order said, “It has been decided that from now on, incase any violation (photography) occurs on any scheduled passenger aircraft - the schedule of flight for that particular route shall be suspended for a period of two weeks from the next day (of the incident).”—ANI

Minister Narendra Modi launched the platform for transparent taxation.

All cases other than those assigned to the Central charges (Serious frauds, Major Tax Evasion, Sensitive and Search matters, Black Money and Benami cases) and International Tax charges to be done

through faceless assessment.

According to officials, Regional e-Assessment Centre (ReAC) has also been increased to 34 from 8 earlier.

Last year, NeAC has 8 ReACs at New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune and Bengaluru. —ANI

Pak using tunnels to push drones to drop arms: DGP Jammu: Pakistan is using cross-border underground tunnels to push terrorists into India and drones to drop weapons for them, the chief of Jammu and Kashmir police said Sunday.

Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, however, said the antiinfiltration grid is active and anti-tunnelling operations are underway to scuttle “nefarious designs”.

“Digging of tunnels beneath the IB is part of the nefarious designs of

Pakistan to facilitate infiltration of terrorists into this side to step up terrorism,” Singh told reporters in Samba district after inspecting the recently discovered 170-metre tunnel at Galar village along the IB. The tunnel with a depth of 20-25 feet and originating from Pakistan was found by a BSF team near the borderfencing on August 28.

Three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were killed in the encounter in Nagrota in January this year. —PTI

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In power alleys Amidst raging full frontal battle with the ruling Shiv Sena coalition, actor Kangana met Maha Guv BS Koshyari and narrated her ordeal

Actor Kangana Ranaut gestures as she leaves after a meeting Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan, in Mumbai on Sunday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Raut: Unfortunate that BJP backing Kangana who insulted Mumbai

I told him (governor) about the unjust treatment I’ve received. I hope justice will be given to me so that the faith of all citizens, including young girls, in the system is restored. I am fortunate that the Governor listened to me like his own daughter —KANGANA RANAUT, FILM ACTOR

decent behaviour,” she said. Kangana was accompanied by her sister Rangoli Chandel.

Both of them removed their masks for clicking photos when they met the governor.

Kangana bowed to touch Koshyari’s feet.

About the meeting, she later tweeted, “A short while ago, I met his Excellency the Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari ji. I explained my point of view to him and also requested that justice be given to me. It will restore faith of common citizen and particularly daughters in the system.”

The trouble between the Sena and Kangana started after the actor

SAMIT’S ‘GUERILLA’ ATTACK ON LETHARGIC ADMINISTRATION Rajendra Chhabra

T Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said it was unfortunate that the BJP is backing actor Kangana Ranaut despite the actress likening Mumbai to Pak-occupied Kashmir, and added this was done with an eye on Bihar polls.

In his weekly column Rokhthok in Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, Raut also claimed, “By supporting Ranaut and through its stand in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, the BJP wants to win Bihar polls with the upper caste Rajput and Kshatriya votes”. —PTI

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, who is locked in a bitter battle with the ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, met state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari here on Sunday to apprise him of the “injustice” done to her.

She said she explained to the governor her “point of view” and sought “justice”.

The meeting took place days after the Sena-ruled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished alleged illegal alterations at Kangana’s bungalow at Pali Hill in suburban Bandra following a verbal spat between the ruling party and her over her remarks on Mumbai and the city police.

Talking to reporters after the meeting at Raj Bhavan, the actor said, “I met the governor. He heard me as a daughter.

I came to meet him as a citizen. I have nothing to do with politics.”

“I told him about the injustice meted out to me and what happened was improper. It was in-

he newly appointed divisional commissioner of Jodhpur division Samit Sharma - is extremely ecstatic and highly energetic there days and for the past fortnight, he has been working extensively in the field leaving the comfort of his office.

It appears that he has focussed himself on bettering the administrative system in his division and as a result he has been working like a ‘guerilla’ ie he reaches any district suddenly and taken immediate, on spot action against corrupt or irresponsible public servant.

Recently, he reached Barmer and handed chargesheets to eight

officials including CMHO and CEO. Moreover, he busted fake mawa and clarified butter factory, found electricity thefts and also took action on liquor shops operating after 8 PM. He also got a doctor suspended who was taking a bribe.

Then at 9.30 AM he reached Jodhpur Development Authority where he found only two staff members present in a staff of 250 while those who were absent were issued a warning while written orders for timely starting of district Collectorate were issued to all five Collectors of the division.

Identity cards have been made of all staff and officials and a dress code will also come into effect. But

Samit Sharma

this is not one of a kind situation for Samit Sharma rather his entire career has been full of such sudden inspections and surprise visits.

Such was his ‘efficacy’ that senior officials

and even the minister while Sharma was in the labour department, was miffed at his style of functioning.

It has only been two months that Sharma has become the Divisional Commissioner of Jodhpur division.

Jodhpur is also the home district of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and now that Sharma has become active and ‘aggressive’, it is speculated that he has been given a mandate of bettering the administration.

However, probably the most important aspect of this is that Sharma has tried to breathe life into the otherwise defunct institution of Divisional Commissioner and perhaps other divisional Commissioners can take a cue from Samit!

recently said she feared the Mumbai police more than the “movie mafia” and likened the Maharashtra capital to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Reacting to her statement, Sena leader Sanjay Raut had purportedly said, “We kindly request her not to come to Mumbai. This is nothing but an insult to Mumbai Police.”

The actor, who returned to Mumbai on Wednesday from her home state Himachal Pradesh the same day her house was partially demolished by the civic body, had alleged that the Maharashtra government was targeting her because of her clash with the Sena.

—PTI

First India Bureau Jaisalmer: Three persons were killed and six others injured in a collision between a tractor and trolley and SUV in the wee hours of Sunday in Jaisalmer district.

The occupants of the SUV were on their way to Ramdevra temple from Gujarat when the vehicle rammed into the trolley. Two persons died on the spot while

the ‘traditional seat’ of ACS Home has been ‘usurped’ and shifted elsewhere, in a much smaller office where Abhay continues to function from.

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Jaipur: While the BMC action on actor Kangna Ranaut’s office in Mumbai has drawn public attention from all over the country, many may not know that the officer heading the corporation belongs to Rajasthan.

BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, a 1989-batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre, is from Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. His father Man Singh Chahal was a retired Army colonel.

The action of BMC to demolish Kangna’s office came under severe criticism recently. It was on Chahal’s instructions that her office was demolished.

The mangled remains of the vehicle after the accident.

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the position of ACS Panchayati Raj, and with this development, Rohit would have shifted out of the room reserved for A S Home. But it was not to be. A minor tussle went on for sometime over the ‘ownership’ of the room since Abhay Kumar was chosen as the administrative head of the Home department.

The matter was reported to the Chief Secretary who called both the officers and an agreement of sorts was also reached, however, the old ways soon returned. A spat again broke out and finally, putting an end to the entire drama,

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3 killed, 6 injured after SUV rams into tractor

TRADITIONAL SEAT ‘USURPED’! he tussle of ego and supremacy is not an unknown phenomenon in the bureaucratic circles and the latest from the long list of such tussles is the ‘marathon’ for hold over a room in the Rajasthan Secretariat. The tussle, going on between ACS Rohit Kumar Singh and Abhay Kumar, has also resulted in breaking of the long-standing tradition surrounding the room of ACS Home. The room, located on the upper floor of the main building, had been allotted to Rohit Kumar Singh when he was appointed as ACS Home after Rajeeva Swarup was appointed as Chief Secretary. Sometime later, the state government shifted Rohit to

Ganganagar’s Iqbal in spotlight as BMC chief after Bandra bulldoze

here is an intense debate going on in the bureaucratic circles in Rajasthan as to why a ‘sahab’ is mighty miffed these days that his anger has crossed the ‘seventh heaven’, figuratively. Well, it appears that the Sahab suddenly

third succumbed to injuries during treatment in hospital.

The incident occurred near Devikot village on Barmer road which left the tractor driver Devaram (40), SUV passenger Jigar Bhai (50) dead on the spot.

32-year old Ramesh Bhai, who was in the SUV, died during treatment. Both the vehicles were badly damaged in the accident.

became extremely aggressive and annoyed since his removal from the election department and sent out of the Secretariat. However, he was brought back to the power centre or the Secretariat but as the Chief of ARD, but since his return, the man refuses to meet anyone and spends hours in his office sitting alone! Those who come to meet him have to wait for hours and still have to leave empty-handed since the whimsical Sahab denies meeting after making the person wait. Crusted with this behaviour, the people who come to meet vent their anger on the sahab’s ‘poor’ PA and now since the water has gone over the head, even sahab’s staff is in a rebellious mood!

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Iqbal Singh Chahal

He did schooling from Jodhpur, did B. Tech in Electronics and Communication and studies public administration in the prestigious Harvard University.

He was praised for his work during the corona pandemic in Dharavi area of Mumbai after which the state government gave him the responsibility of BMC commissioner.

The officer is also a fitness freak.

Showik tells NCB: Not Rhea, but Sushant’s manager paid for drugs

Mumbai: Actor Rhea Chakraborty‘s brother, Showik Chakraborty has told the NCB in his statement that not his sister, but late actor Sushant Singh Rajput‘s manager paid for the drugs that they used.

In his lengthy statement to NCB in which he has also mentioned how he procured drugs for the late actor and his sister many times, Showik added that Rhea only paid once for the drugs from her credit card but it was usually Sushant who had Samuel Miranda managing the drugs-related finances for him.

—PTI

To be a true leader you have to be a spiritual person, to have the power to inspire others follow you, this power is not possible without spirituality.

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9,26,824 2,90,95,917 CONFIRMED CASES

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MAHARASHTRA 29,531 DEATHS 10,60,308 CASES

TAMIL NADU 8,381 DEATHS 5,02,759 CASES

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79,704 48,40,334 1,236 1,02,408 DEATHS

KARNATAKA 7,265 DEATHS 4,59,445 CASES

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DEATHS

DELHI 4,744 DEATHS 2,18,304 CASES

CONFIRMED CASES

GUJARAT 3,211 DEATHS 1,13,662 CASES

A MASSIVE RESHUFFLE IN MINISTER INCHARGES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Gehlot loyalists take charge of Sachin Pilot, Vishvendra and Ramesh Meena’s districts Aditi Nagar Jaipur: The political rebellion that lead to the 35-day ‘war’ between Gehlot and Pilot camps have been one of the most troublesome period for state’s polity in recent years. Even though the rebels have returned, their acceptance with the party circle seems still shady and as a result the point that all is still not well between the two camps has become evident with the distribution of districts to incharge. The top three men in the rebel camp were Sachin Pilot himself along with two of ‘his’ ministers ie Vishvendra Singh and Ramesh Meena.

The biggest turn around in the delegation of responsibilities of sensitive districts came to be in Tonk, from where Sachin Pilot is a MLA. While Tikaram Jully was the minister

Sachin Pilot

Raghu Sharma

Vishvendra Singh

Ramesh Meena

Mahesh Joshi

Ashok Chandana

incharge of the district, now it is CM Gehlot’s trusted lieutenant Dr Raghu Sharma. This, according to observers is a huge strategic move since Gehlot will get first hand information and it will be comparatively easy for him to manage ‘Tonk’.

The second important district is Bharatpur for which the Chief Minister has given responsibility to another of his trusted lieutenant Dr Mahesh Joshi. Bharatpur, from where Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh hails, is also the home town of Joshi’s

wife and therefore he has a good connect in the district. With Joshi, Gehlot has not only ‘balanced’ a ‘firebrand’ rebel, he has also managed to delegate the well being to a person who is well versed with the challenges of Bharatpur. Today is Mahesh Joshi’s birthday and this

A unique DIPR initiative on Corona Vishal Jaipur: With the number of Corona patients steadily increasing after the withdrawal of lockdown, a public dialogue is being organized with eminent doctors of the country on an open platform. The live discussion will be telecast through various mass media platforms so as to provide the general public, upto the level of gram Panchayat, could listen to the advice of renowned doctors on precautions to be adopted for prevention of Corona infection.

It has been seen from past experience that public awareness is extremely important for prevention of virus

Mahendra Soni

spread and containment of the pandemic.

To address these concerns, the DIPR is organizing a public dialogue with eminent doctors.

The seventy minute program, scheduled to take place in 15 September from 11.30 AM onwards will also witness participation from

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Health Minister Dr Raghu Sharma, Principal Secretary DIPR Abhay Kumar, DIPR Commissioner Mahendra Soni along with renowned doctors like Dr Naresh Trehan, Dr Randeep Guleria, Dr Devi Shetty and Dr SK Sarin along with other leading doctors of gov-

ernment institutions.

Moreover, MPs, MLAs, divisional Commissioners, district Collectors, mayor’s and several others.

During the discussion the doctors will share details of important measures to be taken by the general public for prevention of virus spread. Commissioner Soni says that it is going to prove to be a major andnunique initiative on the entire country to fight the ways to handle a dredging pandemic like corona under the leadership of a concerned chief minister Ashok Gehlot.

First India news channel will carry the live telecast of the entire event.

new charge is being considered as a birthday gift to Joshi because perhaps for the first time, the chief minister has assigned the responsibilities of district incharge to someone who is not even a minister. Similarly, in Jodhpur also, the current minister incharge Lalchand Kataria has been replaced by another Gehlot loyalist Mahendra Choudhary, who is also not a minister.

Meanwhile, the remaining important ‘rebel’ camp is in Karauli from where Ramesh Meena, Pilot camp member, was a minister. Interestingly, here Gehlot has assigned Ashok Chandana the responsibility to swing the ‘young’ crowd towards itself since Ramesh enjoys the backing of similar age group.

However, possibly the biggest and most important aspect in this entire shuffle which pertains to

AMIT SHAH@AmitShah Deeply saddened by the death of senior Bihar politician Raghuvansh Babu. His entire life was devoted to the ideas of Lohia ji and Karpoori Thakur ji. His dedication to the welfare of the poor and deprived will always be remembered. I express my condolences to his family. Om Shanti AHMED PATEL@ahmedpatel Condolences to family members and supporters on the demise of Raghuvansh Prasad Singh ji, former Rural Development Minister and one of the prominent leaders of socialist ideology.

It is unfortunate that supporters of certain political group for decades, have spread lies that Bapu and Pandit ji did little to prevent the division of India. They intentionally choose to ignore the real villain of partition - Jinnah ASHOK GEHLOT@ashokgehlot51 My heartfelt condolences at the passing away of former Union Minister Sh. Raghuvansh Prasad Singh. May his family members and supporters find strength in this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.

GST SHORTFALL

13 States opt for Centre’s borrow plan New Delhi: At least 13 states have given their borrowing options proposed by Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to meet their compensation shortfall so far. Of the 13 states, Manipur opted for the borrowing option 2, sources said on Friday adding that six more states will give their option in a day or two. “At least 13 States have given their borrowing options proposed by the GST Council to meet their com-

pensation shortfall so far. Six more states Goa, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mi-

zoram and Himachal Pradesh - will be giving their option in a day or two,” sources said.

“The 12 States which have preferred to opt for borrowing option 1 are- Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Odisha. Only one state, namely, Manipur has so far opted for the borrowing option 2.

Also, a few states instead of expressing their option preference have submitted their views to the Chairper-

the recent visit of AICC Rajasthan Incharge Ajay Maken. Highly placed sources reveal that the change has been brought about after the feedback received by Maken during his meeting with leaders from Jaipur and Ajmer division. It came to light that the ministers incharge were not handling their tasks properly and several party leaders and even party legislators had opened their fronts against their respective minister incharge. Maken also realised that the caste equation and locality related issue were also something that played a huge role in dissatisfaction of the workers and as a result the district units were divided into two heads. Maken’s feedback was one of the reasons along with other administrative and political requirements, which inspired Gehlot to bring these changes.

son of the GST Council and are yet to decide on the options,” sources added.

GST Council in its 41 meeting on August 21 had given two borrowing options to its member states to enable them to meet their compensation shortfall at the lowest possible single rate of interest at the RBI’s single window facilitated by the Finance Ministry as per their individual choice. —ANI

THE NEW INCHARGES Minister

District

Raghu Sharma

Bhilwara and Tonk

Tikaram Jully

Jhalawar and Baran

Shanti Dhariwal

Jaipur

Mamta Bhupesh

Alwar

Rajendra Yadav

Banswara and Dungarpur

Udailal Anjana

Rajsamand

BD Kalla

Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh

Parsadi Lal Meena

Sawaimadhopur and Bundi

Lalchand Kataria

Ajmer and Kota

Harish Chaudhary

Nagaur

Bhanwar Singh Bhati

Churu

Pratap Singh

Udaipur

Saleh Mohammad

Pali

Pramod Jain Bhaya

Jalore and Sirohi

Govind Singh Dotasara Bikaner Bhajan Lal Jatav

Dholpur

Arjun Singh Bamniya

Pratapgarh and Chittorgarh

Sukhram Vishnoi

Barmer and Jaisalmer

Ashok Chandna

Karauli and Dausa

Subhash Garg

Jhunjhunu and Sikar

Mahesh Joshi

Bharatpur

Mahendra Chaudhary

Jodhpur

Pilot to visit 150 constituencies Yogesh Sharma Jaipur: According to Pilot camp sources, their leader Sachin Pilot is all set to extensively tour almost 150 assembly constituency in the next couple of months. The exact details are likely to be worked out by end of this month. He is likely to start this massive travel plan preferable from eastern Rajasthan, where he thinks that he has a large base. According to sources, Gehlot camp is keeping a close eye on these developments. However, in Jaipur and New Delhi, Pilot’s this ‘game plan’ is being considered as a pressure tactic campaign on CM and as well

Sachin Pilot

as on Congress high command. Very recently, intelligence agencies and Gehlot camp had minutely monitored and supervised Pilot’s blood donation campaign’ on his birthday. Now Pilot’s ‘Rajasthan Yatra’ may prove to be one more ‘headache’ for the ruling setup because it will divert and distract CM’s attention from his development agenda.

Health Ministry announces guidelines for teaching activities New Delhi: Union Health Ministry has announced guidelines for the conduct of teaching activities in the classrooms. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Kr. Choubey shared a picture of the guidelines on his Twitter handle on Sunday. The health ministry issued the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Skill training institutes, Higher Education Institutes conducting cours-

es in technical programs requiring lab work to be permitted from September 21.

“The staggering of classroom activities, with separate time

slots, to allow adequate physical distancing and disinfection of classroom premises. Academic scheduling to have intermix of regular classroom teaching and online assessment.

Teaching faculty to ensure that they and students ear masks throughout teaching activities. Sharing of items like laptops, notebook, stationery amongst students to not to be allowed,” the guidelines said. —ANI

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TWINNING, WITH LOVE Bringing you the brief history of ‘Mommy-and-Me-Fashion’ and how ‘twinning outfits’ never fail to grab attention. Not to forget- this fashion brings the child closer to their Mom!

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he trend and phase of ‘Twinning’ is something that everyone has been through. You would have definitely had sight of someone or the other twinningmay it be a mother

twinning with her child, a couple twinning with each other, or even best friends, for that matter of fact, twinning with their favourite outfits.

You must have understood by now that ‘twinning’ is when two people appear to be

twins because they dress up wearing the same outfit.

More than anyone, mother twinning with her daughter has been cycling in and out of fashion for more than a hundred years now, and people do find it adorable, no matter what.

Do you remember the time when you were young and your mom made you and your sister wear the same clothes? Yes, that’s what we’re talking about herethat’s the form of pure love.

Similarly, mothers twinning with their children is the best way to showcase love, apart from making them emotionally feel it.

It is a proven fact that mothers who often twin with their children are more attached to them, as it somehow helps in boosting up the self-confidence of one another. Twinning is entire palatable, and there are numerous joys to be found in the coordinating attire.

There are a few celebrities in the Bollywood and Hollywood industry who weren’t

afraid to go full-on twinsy with their kids, and not to forget, they absolutely nailed it.

Aishwarya Rai and Aaradhya Bachchan, Kim Kardashian and North West, Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise, Coco Austin and Chanel Nicole, Beyonce and Blue Ivy, Lara Dutta and Saira Bhupathi, Kareena Kapoor and Taimur Ali Khan, Isha Koppikar and Rianna, and Manyata Dutt and her twins Shahraan and Iqra, among many others.

So what are you waiting for? No matter how old you are, order that amazing outfit so you can twin with your child, or if you are old enough, order something for yourself and your mom, and make the bond of love even more special!

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Finding answers on puberty &

ADOLESCENCE FAYA is active in Dungarpur, Karauli, Bundi and Tonk; helps answer questions regarding sexual changes associated with adolescence

These girls are the most vulnerable segment of society who are deprived of their basic right to primary health care and education.

In Bundi district FAYA is reaching 3000 adolescent boys and girls directly and 1000 indirectly by imparting health education to them.

As result of this intensive work, many adolescents are now able to discuss and talk about their sexual and reproductive health problems.

They also come forward to share the information with their peers.

Hansraj is grateful that he found the help he needed at the right time and has the final word, “When young people like me are provided adequate and timely resources to educate themselves about puberty and adolescence related issues, they can help co-create a far more progressive and self -aware society.”

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ansraj Basiya (17) from Bhawanipura Sutda village in Bundi was 15 when he was married off to a girl younger than him. A farmer’s son and daily wage worker, Hansraj was able to study till the ninth standard only since his father could not afford any further. And the wedding threw open new challenges and questions - both physical and mental in nature and Hansraj had no answers. “I was totally ignorant of the physical changes and issues that adolescence brings with it,” he said.

That is when Hansraj was introduced to FAYA (Feminist and Youth-Led Action) Program - an initiative by Population Foundation of India which is working in 4 districts of Rajasthan – Dungarpur, Karauli, Bundi and Tonk.

The program aims to enhance knowledge of adolescents about their sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and build a conducive environment so that they can access SRH services and information.

After consistently speaking to FAYA volunteers, Hansraj relaxed and was able to make sense of the changes in his life and that of his wife’s. “I was totally ignorant of the physical changes and the issues that adolescence brings with it. After connecting with the FAYA project, it was initially very hard for me to even talk about my problems in a session with

Hansraj Basiya

others. But with the help of the FAYA coordinator, I was able to understand the complexities of sexual and reproductive health.”

For Hansraj, it was not just the changes that came with puberty and early marriage which were hard to comprehend, it was also a situation of abject poverty which had closed most doors

of sourcing information.

According to Aradhana Singh, FAYA, Project coordinator from Bundi, Hansraj is now much more forthcoming about his health related queries.

“The information provided in group meetings has impacted his personal life positively. He is empowered to be able to make important decisions along with his young wife. They have decided to delay the birth of their first child until they are physically and mentally prepared for it.”

In the absence of adequate technology, supportive networks of information are safe, encouraging and non-judgmental - otherwise it is hard for the young to access facts about sexuality and reproductive health services.

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And the numbers of those who need this kind of information is vast. If we just take the example of Bundi district in Rajasthan, the population of the young aged between 10 to 19 years is 2,57000. This roughly amounts to over 23 per cent of the total population. Going by this estimate, every fourth person in the district is an adolescent.

According to the National Family Health Survey India (NFHS-4), Bundi also has 35 percent of women aged between 20 to 24 years, who were married off before the age of 18. This number far exceeds the national average of 27 per cent. What is alarming is that over 5 percent of adolescent girls are either pregnant or have already given birth to children.

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TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

Take right actions at right time when it comes to your ancestral property before it gets too late. A past relationship can effect you present one so priorities and choose, just don’t hang in the middle. Respect is not just for elders but also for youngsters.

You may think twice before buying something expensive for yourself but not even once before buying it for your kids and spouse..

Your lover will keep you entertained today whole day long. You are a very spiritual person and you may base all your actions on the spiritual lessons.

Expenses are on their way but for a good cause so don’t hesitate in loosening your pocket. You may not be able to take your family out but you will make it heavenly for them at home. You may soon buy a new property, keeping your kids in mind.

You want to pursue arts.

Keep your attitude right when it comes to looking at life, thinking one way can make you grow and other way can make you regress.

Soon you will find the perfect match for marriage by the grace of God, your friends may play a role in your union.

MAR 21 - APR 20

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

Those is food business must remember to always try and make something innovative to get the desired fame specially right now. Luck favours you to get the lover you have been looking for. You will get the job in the firm for which you have been dreaming for a long time.

Worry less and work more on work front specially.

Don’t stress yourself mentally over something that is not in your hands like pandemic. You must not get disheartened over little issue at home, its all a part of life. Try and do something new.

You may lend someone a small amount of money with the intention to help but don’t make it a habit.

You will make lot of profit in any business related to food. You will be praised for your efforts, on academic front. Don’t loose your friend by fighting on pity matters.

Those of you expecting promotion can expect favourable results without much struggle. You will feel on the top of the world after getting a positive answer from your lover. You must try to remain calm even in the worst of situations as these aredecide how brave you are.

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

AUG 24 - SEP 23

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Your friends and relatives will surprise you with a video call and you won’t stop smiling as a result of the virtual union. On academic front, your dedication will speak for yourself so don’t self praise. Long distance relationship are not always bad, yours is beautiful.

You are a great host and you know how to win people’s heart thats why you are so famous and always in demand. A guidance in life is all you need to reach your full potential. Your sincerity is what makes your boss kneel down as he/ she will never find another like you.

On professional front, things may not go as per your expectations and thats how life is so don’t get disappointed. Listen to your partner’s advice as he/she will only do the best for you. You will get a surprise from your kid and it will make you very emotional.

On professional front, a complex problem will be a child’s play for you to solve because you think out of box. You love your friends and trust them blindly but still be careful before you reveal your secrets to anyone. You are always connected with the nature.

NOV 23 - DEC 22

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APR 21 - MAY 20

DEC 23 - JAN 20

JAN 21 - FEB 19

FEB20 - MARCH 20

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Ankita fulfills SSR’s dream ushant Singh Rajput had a list of 50 dreams that he wanted to fulfill, but unfortunately, he couldn’t carry out all of them during this lifetime. One of the late actor’s dream was to plant 1,000 trees. Now, after his untimely demise, Sushant’s sister Shweta Singh Kirti has started an initiative, ‘#Plants4SSR’ to fulfill his dream. Shweta has requested Sushant’s fans, loved ones, and followers to plant saplings and help to fulfill one of the late actor’s dreams. The recent to take part in this campaign is Ankita Lokhande.

On Sunday morning, Ankita took to her social media handle to share pictures of her planting saplings at her home with her doggo, as she joined the #Plants4SSR campaign. In the pictures, Ankita can be happily seen planting saplings at her Mumbai residence as she made her contribution in trying to achieve SSR’s dream. She was accompanied by her furry friend ‘Hatchi’ in her planting session in the remembrance of Sushant Singh Rajput. Along with the pictures, Ankita also wrote a note for the late actor. She captioned her pictures as, “Hatchi and mamma My partner In almost everything Planting plants. It is our way to remember him by fulfilling his dream.”

Earlier Shweta had urged people to plant saplings to not only fulfil SSR’s dream but also remember their ‘star’ in a wonderfully constructive way by fulfilling his dreams.

—ANI

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eighton Meester and husband Adam Brody have just become parents again! The 34-yearold Gossip Girl alum and the 40-year-old The O.C. actor welcomed their second child together, Adam confirmed in a Twitch stream earlier in the week. Adam joined Hold the Phone TV’s The Fun Time Boys Game Night Spectacular to play trivia games. And at one point confirmed that he and Leighton recently welcomed their second child.

“I have a new…yeah, since last I played I have a new kid,” he said, confirming their child is “a boy and he’s a dream, he’s a dream boy.”

Adam and Leighton started dating in 2013 and got married in February of 2014. They have a daughter, Arlo Day, 5.

Leighton recently opened up about working with her husband Adam on Single Parents, saying she’s happy that she gets to spend time with her “baby daddy” on- and offscreen.

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t hasn’t been long since Chris Evans made his Instagram debut. The Avengers: Endgame star debuted on the platform during the lockdown. He had previously revealed that he was going to use the platform to flood us with photos of his adorable dog. However, the actor left the world in shock with he posted an NSFW photo on his Instagram Stories and caused a social media platform. The Avengers: Endgame actor posted a bare it all photo in a now-deleted story.

The Captain America star shared a short video where he and his friends were playing Heads Up. The innocent share ended with a glimpse of the actor’s phone camera roll. The roll gave a close look at his “package”. In another picture from the grid, a headshot of Chris with the words “Guard That P***y” written over it was seen.

—Agency

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Senior television and film actor Himani Shivpuri on Saturday revealed that she has tested positive for coronavirus. She took to social media where she posted a picture of herself and wrote, “Gud morning this to inform you that I tested positive for COVID. Anyone who has come in contact with me kindly get yourself tested.”

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auldron Sisters are making new additions to their food. Making full use of the lockdown, we experimented with loads of new flavors. For 5 years we have always kept ahead in introducing new flavors in the city. Like we started Jarcakes 5 years back along with Egyptian & Spanish cuisines. This time we bring a few dishes from Korean, Indonesian, Japanese, Malaysian, Singaporean & Lebanese dishes. Making a

ABOUT CAULDRON SISTERS Ratika & Richa Khetan, two sisters, started Cauldron Sisters in 2015. It started as an exotic food gift hamper business, but their love for food encouraged them to start culinary workshops, food deliveries, and slowly and gradually it turned huge as restaurants and cafes started approaching them for consultancy.

completely vegetarian version of all dishes. We have delicious Dan Dan noodles (noodles in Sichuan sauce), Japchae(Korean), hokkien Mee (Singaporean) and more.

Our Malaysian rice dish ‘Nasi Lemak’ has been appreciated a lot by Jaipurites.

Also started making Arabic dessert ‘KUNAFA’. It’s a pastry made with crispy crust filled with cheese filling, topped with rose & pis-

tachio syrup.

A new salad menu is on its way too. Contemporary salads with different dressings like Red onion yogurt dressing, Miso dressing, Lebanese Pomegranate dressing, Green Apple Vinaigrette, Citrus Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomato Confit, Beetroot Confit and many more. Made with fresh greens & produce, we make our salads to tantalize your tastebuds.

Anushka Sharma After making her pregnancy public on 27 August, Anushka Sharma flaunted her baby bump on her social media handle on Sunday evening.

She posted a picture of her gazing at the baby bump and captioned it as, “Nothing is more real & humbling than experiencing creation of life in you . When this is not in your control then really what is ?”

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RICH CULTURE OF RAJASTHAN To promote the art and culture of Rajasthan, a fashion show, ‘Daaman Sutra’ was organised on Saturday at the Heritage hotel located in Banipark. Designer Mohit Fallod shared that the gems like pearl-Manak were introduced by the models during the show.

Due to less tourism amid the Corona period, the business of fashion-designers, jewellerydesigners and interior designers faced a huge loss. The show also displayed the trendy collection of Black and White dresses for the wedding season. Celebrity actors - model Aman Maheshwari, model Anjali Khataria, Lovely Singh and male model Gaurav Dhingra walked the ramp during the show.

Happy Hindi Diwas!

APPRECIATING TALENT! Jagdeesh Chandra accepted his pencil portrait, sketched by the artist Harish Mehrania at the former’s residence on Saturday.

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indi Diwas is observed on 14 of September, every year, to commemorate the adoption of Hindi in Devanagari script as one of the official languages of India. The day is celebrated as a patriotic reminder to Indian populations of their common roots and unity.

Schools and colleges in India on this day organise literary and cultural programs, competitions in Hindi where all students participate. City First got in touch with a few of its readers from Gujarat and Rajasthan, to know their thoughts about the use of ‘Hinglish.’

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Like it or not, Hinglish is here to stay Hindi and English may have been once pitted bitterly against each other as adversaries, but now - thanks primarily to the younger generation - they seem to inhabit a common space, often complementing each other. It is about thinking differently and talking differently without even realising it. We now mix our mother tongues and English and don’t even realise it.

—DINESH RAJPUROHIT

‘Himmat Hai Toh Jeet Hai’

—HARISH AND RITU

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obert Vadra on Sunday took to his Facebook account and shared a 3D image of himself, with a message for the viewers to stay safe in such a hard time and to urged them to follow all the COVID norms.

He wrote, “Happy Sunday friends...

Please be more stringent with the COVID norms. Wear your masks, sanitize as often, maintain social distance. Keep away from crowded areas.

Exercise daily, and an intake of Vitamin C and D are good to build your immunity. We do have to live with the virus around us, but let’s keep ourselves as secure. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay happy.”

—Vaishali

TRIBUTE! Journalist Tridip Raman paid a tribute to the veteran Bihar politician and popular leader, the late Raghuvansh Prasad Singh remembering him as a grassroots leader who spoke for the people. He also shared a photograph of his wedding on 28 February 2000 where Raghuvansh Ji is seen with the newly wedded couple.

Justice Manish Bhandari’s birthday falls on 13th September.

He did not celebrate it in view of the Corona crisis spreading across the nation but just did a small puja praying for the safety and well being of all people.

Poonam Muttreja

dia to create and produce this anthem and campaign.

Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India adds, “We need masks, physical distancing and hand-washing to stay safe. Along with that what we really need going forward is Himmat and Haunsla, that is fortitude and stamina to be able to steer the course and handle this with dignity.

Our anthem, Himmat Hai to Jeet Hai is the chorus of our lives as India steels up to face the challenges ahead.”

Creative advisor, Population Foundation of India, Feroz Abbas Khan says, “The pandemic is here to stay, but we cannot live in a perpetual lockdown. Facing our fears and moving forward with precautions in place is critical for our communities. Himmat Hai Toh Jeet Hai is an effort to reinforce people’s sense of unity to emerge stronger together out of this pandemic.”

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he Population Foundation of India (PFI) has launched a campaign titled ‘Himmat Hai Toh Jeet Hai’ to celebrate himmat and fortitude that Indians have but will need much more of. The anthem is about stories of everyday courage and hope displayed by ordinary people who rose to the occasion. The two-month campaign was kickstarted with a catchy and inspirational anthem that released on Sunday.

With powerful lyrics that speak of jeet victory over challenges faced due to the pandemic, the anthem features a cross-section of society impacted. It reinforces the need for India to stay strong: To Win. The campaign is guided by renowned film and theatre director Feroz Abbas Khan.

Khan is PFI’s Creative Advisor and has directed the flagship trans-media edutainment show ‘Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon’. STCH Integrated Marketing Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is the creative agency that has partnered with the Population Foundation of In-

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Unpopular opinion: We live in an internet era, where people of all the ages and backgrounds are connected.

Given the environment, there is a need for proper communication in the relationship of the older and younger generations; and that is where Hinglish comes to rescue.

Although, I still believe that learning and knowing Hindi should still be necessary as it is our mother tongue.

DURING THE DAY! RAJASTHAN: An event was organised on Saturday where Guru Roop Singh Shekhawat, the famous artist of folk dance Bhavai, discussed the status of folk artists and artists during the lockdown with Ishwar Dutt Mathur.

The evening also witnessed various performances of Kathak and Bhavai dance on the glass by Ashish Roop Manohar.

RAJASTHAN: To commemorate the occasion of ‘Hindi Diwas’, an online discussion is going to be held today, at 5 pm, on the subject of ‘Democracy in the Hindi Language’. The event will be organised on the Facebook page of Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) and will feature Assistant Professor, Hindi Department, Hindu College, New Delhi, Dr Pallav and Assistant Professor, Hindi Department, Rajasthan University, Dr Vishal Vikram Singh as speakers. The event is being organised under the joint aegis of Department of Art, Literature, Culture and Archeology, Government of Rajasthan and JKK.

GUJARAT: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Health Department organised a free of cost Corona check post in various areas of the city on Sunday, but not many people showed up as check posts were seen deserted whole day.

—PHOTO BY HANIF SINDHI

HAPPY B’DAY!

IAS Aruna Rajoria celebrated her birthday on 13 September, Sunday.

We wish her all the best!