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CONTENTIOUS FARM BILLS

PROTESTS INTENSIFY

Farmers keep the pot boiling across nation on Bhagat’s birth anniv, even as Centre trying to convince them that bills would help deregulate agricultural markets & benefit them!

ACROSS INDIA New Delhi: A day after President Ram Nath Kovind gave assent to three contentious farm bills, Opposition parties, including Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam staged wise spread protests in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Tamil Nadu.

Some unidentified 1520 Punjab Youth Congress members set ablaze a tractor near India Gate in Delhi at around 7.15 am on Monday. While setting the tractor on fire, the protesters raised slogans like ‘Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Amar rahe’ and ‘Kisan Virodhi, Narendra Modi’.

The alleged Punjab

ONLINE PORTAL ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINE LAUNCHED

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Youth Congress also raised slogans in favour of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi, Eish Singhal, confirmed abut the incident and said that the identity of the individuals is being ascertained.

Delhi Congress president Anil Kumar and other party workers were detained by police during a protest against farm bills at Rajghat Meanwhile in Uttar Pradesh the police detained Congress workers, including state party chief Ajay Kumar Lallu, in Lucknow for protesting Turn on P6

PRAKASH JAVADEKAR @PRAKASHJAVDEKAR Congress workers brought tractors in the truck and set it on fire near India Gate. This is the drama of Congress. Therefore, the Congress was evicted from power by the people.

Punjab Youth Congress activists set on fire a tractor near India Gate during a protest against the new farm laws, in New Delhi on Monday. —PHOTO BY PTI

Override Farm Laws: Sonia to Cong-ruled states New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday asked states ruled by her party to consider bringing laws to overrule the cent r e ’ s far m

RAHUL GANDHI @RAHULGANDHI The agriculture laws are a death sentence to our farmers.

Their voice is crushed in Parliament and outside.

laws, which have provoked massive farmer protests in parts of the country.

“Hon’ble Congress President has asked the Congress-ruled states to explore the possibilities to pass laws in their states un-

der Article 254(2) of the constitution which allows the state legislatures to pass a law to override a Central law which then comes for President Assent (sic),” senior Congress leader KC Venugopal tweeted.

State law that Sonia

CEC, his team to Brahmos, Nirbhay & Akash to counter Chinese threat in Ladakh visit Bihar today New Delhi: The 500 km-range Brahmos cruise missile, 800 kmrange Nirbhay cruise missiles along with Akash surface-to-air missile (SAM) with a capability to target aerial threats 40 km away are at the core of India’s stand-off weapon deterrence to PLA’s missile deployment in Xinjiang and Tibet regions.

While the PLA’s western theatre command has deployed stand-off weapons up to 2,000 km range and long-range SAMs in Tibet and Xinjiang after the Ladakh stand-off started, people familiar with the development said that supersonic Brahmos, subsonic Nirbhay as well as Akash have been deployed to counter

India to buy 72K more rifles from US

them by India in the worst-case scenario.

The Chinese deployment is not limited to occupied Aksai Chin but is located in depth positions from Kashgar, Hotan, Lhasa and Nyingchi along the 3,488 km LAC. India’s main stay in the stand-off weapons is the Brahmos air-to-

air and air-to-surface cruise missile with its 300 kg warhead which can take care of airstrips in Tibet and Xinjiang, or a warship in Indian Ocean.

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New Delhi: The defence ministry on Monday approved arms acquisitions worth another Rs 2,290 crore, including the procurement of 72,000 more assault rifles from the US, amid the ongoing military confrontation in eastern Ladakh with China Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC) cleared the Rs 780 crore acquisition of the assault rifles from US firm SiG Sauer.

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Sushant death case: AIIMS submits report

Dr Anita

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India led by CEC Sunil Arora accompanied by Election Commissioners Sushil Chandra and Rajiv Kumar will be reaching Patna on Tuesday to review preparations for the upcoming Bihar Assembly election. They will reach Patna in the evening by

has referenced says that in a matter concerning concurrent subject, if a state legislature passes a law which is “repugnant to the parliament law”, if the state law gets the assent of president it will apply in the state.

the 4 pm Vistara flight and are expected to return to Delhi on October 1 after the Press Conference at Patna.

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New Delhi: In a major development in Sushant Singh death probe, AIIMS on Monday, submitted its report based on analysing Mumbai police’s post-mortem report and autopsy along with photographic evidences.

CBI which has stated that ‘conclusive findings’ have been shared, will now analyse the report along with the evidence in the case to conclude if it is case of suicide or not.

LOAN MORATORIUM: SC GIVES CENTRE ONE WEEK ON NEW PLAN New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to October 5 hearing on two public interest litigations (PILs) seeking an extension of the

moratorium period and waive off interest on the repayment of the loan amount in view the COVID-19 pandemic. A threejudge bench, headed

by Justice Ashok Bhushan, deferred the matter for October 5, after Solicitor General Tushar sought more time to place some relevant Turn on P6

DEVELOPMENTAL BOOST

Gehlot lays 68 ‘strong’ foundations worth `1,332 cr

Foundation stone laying and inauguration of 68 projects worth `1332 crores done by CM Naresh Sharma Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday inaugurated and laid e-foundation stone for 68 development works worth Rs 1331.96 crore from the Chief Minister’s residence through video conference. Gehlot laid the

foundation stone of 47 projects worth Rs 1037.96 crore and 21 projects worth Rs 294.44 crore under the Smart City Mission, Amrit Yojana, RUIDP and Urban Development Department in Jaipur, Ajmer and Udaipur divisions.

Addressing after the inauguration and foun-

CM Ashok Gehlot, Shanti Dhariwal, Govind S Dotsara, Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Mahesh Joshi among others during foundation stone laying of various development projects on Monday.

dation stone laying, Gehlot said that despite the challenges faced due to Corona pandemic, the state government did not allow the pace of urban development to slow down and completed the incomplete works as well as started new projects.

He said that the work being done under the Smart City will improve the standard of living and tourism will also get a boost with the development of basic

facilities in important cities from the tourism point of view.

“There is a tradition of starting any new work with complete rituals, but due to Corona infection, the foundation stone laying of all the works is being done at the moment virtually while maintaining social distancing through video conference,” Gehlot said and called upon Leader of Opposition Gulabchand Kataria Turn on P6

Guj IAS officer PD Vaghela is new TRAI chief New Delhi: Government on Monday appointed PD Vaghela, a 1986-batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer, as chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, replacing RS Sharma. Vaghela has been serving as Secy in Dept Pharmaceuticals. Centre also appointed 16 Joint Secretaries in various Departments.

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PANCHAYAT POLLS: 84% VOTING HELD

More than 31 lakh registered voters voted in the first phase of Panchayat elections held on Monday Dr Rituraj Sharma

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, entry to voters only after thermal scanning during the ‘Panchayati Raj Elections’ on the outskirts village of Ajmer on Monday.

—PHOTOS BY HIMANSHU SHARMA

Enthusiastic voters on the way to polling station with the elderly.

IPL betting racket busted in Jodh, 3 held

Rajeev Gaur Jodhpur: Jodhpur police department officials have busted a gambling racket by arresting three persons in Mahamandir police station area. The police claimed that the accused were involved in gambling (Rs. 85 lakh) on two teams of IPL series. 20 mobile phones, one LED TV, one laptop and other items were recovered from their possession.

Following a tip off, a police team raided the house of one Janardan Vaidhya in Paota and caught Janardan with Vishal Mangani and Manish Maheshwari. Primary investigation revealed that the batting involved Rs. 85 lakh on the team.

The gambling may run in crores of rupees, police said.

An elderly voter shows his inked finger after he voted.

Jaipur: Voting for 947 post of sarpanch was held on Monday in the state. There were more than 31 lakh registered voters for the first phase of Panchayat elections. Elections for 255 sarpanch posts were deferred late on Sunday night which included Sarada and Gogunda Panchayat samities of Udaipur.

The last-minute cancellation of elections happened due to unconducive situations for free and fair election arising out of violent agitation in the Kherwara region of Udaipur district. According to the original program elections to 1003 sarpanch posts were to be held. The Monday elections witnessed 84% polling with some polling booths reporting errors in the EVMs which were either replaced or repaired within the stipulated time. There were sufficient numbers of police forces de-

THE SCHEDULE

An elderly voter in 1st phase of Panchayat polls in Rajasthan.

puted at all polling booths to maintain law & order. Polling was delayed in Majri village of Neemrana, Alwar where the EVM reported an error. Polling could only start after the error was done away.

Flouting of prescribed social distancing norms was a common sight throughout the day despite the fact that the Election commission had increased the polling time by 1 hour for easy, smooth voting. The voting speed was slow wherever the corona

guidelines were followed. Administration had made arrangements for sanitization, masks along with social distancing markings.The panchayat elections will be held in four phases.

The first phase concluded yesterday while the second phase will be held on October 4, third phase will be on October 6 and the final phase will be held on October 10.

Initially panchayat polls were to be held in April but due to corona they were postponed till October 15 by the court.

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Pilot targets Centre over Farm Laws Yogesh Sharma Jaipur: Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot hit out at the Centre over the new farm laws on Monday and accused it of betraying farmers in challenging times. Pilot said the bills were deliberately brought at a time when the economy is collapsing and farmers are suffering losses. “Farm bills are being opposed in the entire country. The constituents of the NDA are opposing too. The Congress decided to fight alongside farmers from all over the country.

Now, we will take it further, but I believe that the Centre has betrayed the farmers in a challenging time,” Pilot told reporters in Jaipur.

Regarding the violent demonstration in Udaipur division, Pilot said that it is a

Sachin Pilot

matter of relief that violence stopped and government has decided that it will go to the Supreme Court with a special leave petition. Replying to a question on the committee set up by Congress high command on the issues of Rajasthan, Pilot said some meetings of the panel have been held. “I am constantly in touch with the committee, I spoke to the members and I am confident that appropriate and satisfactory action in time will be taken on the points we have put up.

DUNGARPUR PEACEFUL; highway opens for traffic Puneet Chaturvedi Udaipur: The situation normalised in Dungarpur on Monday where violent protests erupted on Thursday last week which claimed two lives and left many injured.

Normalcy has also returned in Jhalod and Rishabhdev areas of the adjoining Udaipur district where incidents of stone pelting occurred on Sunday evening. DG crime M L Lather, who

along with other senior officers is camping in Dungarpur, said that the situation is normal and peace has been restored.

The UdaipurAhmedabad highway which was blocked by the agitators, who were demanding filling up of posts lying vacant under general quota with ST candidates, was also cleared for traffic on Sunday night and the things are normal at the highway. However, de-

Rathore attacks Cong for opposing farm bills Aishwary Pradhan Jaipur: Deputy Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore on Monday accused Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Congress party’s state president Govind Dotasra of misleading the farmers by submitting a memorandum to the Governor on farm legislation issue. Rathore said, “Farmers have been given the right to sell his produce anywhere in the country. The laws have been made to strengthen the farmers and the Congress party

Additional police forces continued to remain deployed in order to maintain law and order.

ployment of additional forces continued to remain deployed in both the district in order to

maintain law and order.

The police officials assured shopkeepers and traders for their safety

2 men killed as a van hits their bike near Bundi

Cong should clarify what it did for farmers in 55-yrs: Poonia

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Rajendra Rathore

is misleading them on the issue,” he said.

Rathore said that the farmers of the state will not come in Congress’s trick and vicious circle and will stand in support of the farmer friendly policies of the Modi Government.

but the market remained closed on Monday. Meanwhile, bodies of the two men who

were killed in police firing on Saturday, were handed over to family members and cremation was done. The senior police officials including ADG Dinesh MN, Jaipur Commissioner Anand Srivastava, IG Udaipur Binita Thakur, Udaipur SP Kailashchandra Vishnoi inspected all areas under the direction of DG crime ML Lather once again on Monday.

On the other hand, a BJP panel set up by the

Bundi: Two bike borne persons were killed after being hit by a van coming from opposite on Oven by-pass in Basoli PS area. 108 ambulance tried rushing both persons with serious head injuries to the district hospital but they were declared dead on arrival. Two died while one person riding the van was also injured, the police have registered case against the van driver while seizing the van.

First India Bureau Jaipur: The war of words between Congress and BJP on the recently passed agricultural laws is not coming to rest any soon. The verbal spat series continued with BJP state president Satish Poonia taking a dig at CM Gehlot and PCC chief Dotasra submitting a memorandum to the Governor as the pot calling the kettle black.

Poonia said that Congress should come forward and clarify all it has done for the farm-

Satish Poonia

ers in its 55-year rule.

He accused Congress of being habitual of taking u turns on its words.

He reminded the Congress promise of loan waiver in 10 days made while 2018 assembly election campaign for which the state farmers

were still waiting. He said defending the agricultural laws brought in by the central government, that there will not be any danger to the ownership of the farmer’s land as the contract with the corporates will be based on the crop produced on the land and not the land itself solely. BJP state president said that the new laws will give the farmer complete freedom to sell his produce anywhere in the country.

He assured the farmers that Modi govt was working for the benefit.

state president Satish Poonia reached Dungarpur on Monday evening.

The committee comprising general secretary and MLA Madan Dilawar, Chhittorgarh MP CP Joshi, Udaipur MP Arjun Singh visited the areas on NH-8 which were hit by the violence.

After that, the BJP leaders met the Dungarpur collector and held the government’s negligence responsible for the violence.

Gurjar quota talks: Govt forms new panel First India Bureau Jaipur: Rajasthan government has restructured a committee which reviews the progress made in points of agreement with Gurjar Arakshan Sangharh Samiti. Energy minister B D Kalla, health minister Raghu Sharma and sports minister Ashok Chandna have been included in committee to conduct progress made in points pertaining to reservation and other issues from time to time.

PANEL WAS SET UP BY POONIA

BJP panel visits Cimmco, talks to workers Garg takes on BJP on Cimmco Deepak Lavania Jaipur: A BJP committee set up by the state president Satish Poonia visited Cimmco factory in Bharatpur and talked to the workers about their issues.

The three-member committee comprising Ajmer MP Bhagirath Chaudhary, MLA Ramlal Sharma and state secretary Jitendra Gothwal reached the factory premises and assured the affected

It appears that someone influential at the best of the state government is certainly involved in the matter.

People of Bharatpur will get justice.

—Ramlal Sharma, BJP MLA

workers all possible help from the party. The office bearers of Cimmco Sangharh Samiti, which is leading the agitation, apprised the

committee about the present situation. After meeting the workers, the committee held a press conference at circuit house and said that

demolishing school building and residences in the factory premises is wrong. Ramlal Sharma said that it appears that someone in-

fluential at the best of the state government is certainly involved in the matter.

He said that BJP will not let the objectives of such persons fulfilled and people of Bharatpur will get justice.

Gothwal said that if needed, BJP will do an agitation to stop the conspiracy. The BJP leaders also handed over a representation to divisional commissioner Premchand Berwal on the issue.

First India Bureau Jaipur: After BJP leaders met with the agitating workers of Cimmco factory in Bharatpur, Rajasthan’s minister of state for health Subhash Garg questioned what the party has done so far to save the factory. He alleged that BJP wants to disturb the industrial atmosphere of Bharatpur. The minister said, the factory, which was once the lifeline of Bharatpur, will restart.

Subhash Garg

Garg said that he is trying best to create an industrial atmosphere in the state and the efforts are also fetching good results with the support of people but the BJP is

trying to disturb that.

On his visit to Bharatpur, the minister attended a corona warriors facilitation ceremony organised by Lupin foundation. He said that efforts are being made in the state for the prevention of coronavirus but the participation of common man and voluntary organisations is needed to contain the spread. Garg also distributed Neonatal Respirator Machine to 8 Community Health Centers.

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COVID-19 scare: Record 2,112 cases in a day in Raj; 15 more die

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Best Raj Varsity to be conferred with ‘Chancellor Medal’

Jaipur has so far recorded the maximum number of Corona deaths at 319, followed by 142 in Jodhpur

PIL on Corona filed in Raj High Court First India Bureau

A medic wearing a protective suit, uses a thermal screening on army personnel in Jodhpur.

First India Bureau Jaipur: The state scaled a notch higher in discovering single day new Corona cases with Monday reporting 2,112 new positive cases along with 15 deaths reported from across the state.

Jaipur created a new record by adding an unprecedented 444 new COVID-19 cases followed by 361 from Jodhpur, 127 from Pali, 110 from Alwar, 106 from Bikaner, 100 from Bhilwara, 82 from Ajmer, 80 from Udaipur, 74 from Jalore, 60 from Kota, 53 from Nagaur, 40 from Dungarpur, 38

each from Jhunjhunu & Sirohi, 37 from Churu, 33 from Ganganagar, 30 each from Dholpur & Rajsamand, 24 from Chittorgarh, 21 from Tonk, 20 each from Bharatpur & Karauli, 19 each from Barmer & Hanumangarh, 17 each from Jaisalmer & Jhalawar, 16 from Bundi, 15 each from Banswara & Sawai Madhopur, 14 from Baran, 9 from Pratapgarh and 6 from Sikar.

The state as of Monday evening, officially reported a total figure of 1,30,971 infected from the virus so far. Ajmer, Alwar, Banswra, Baran, Bharatpur, Bikaner,

Chittorgarh, Churu, Jaipur, Jalore, Kota, Rajsamand, Tonk and Udaipur reported one death each in past 24 hours, taking the toll to 1,456. In the past 24 hours, 1,754 patients recovered taking the total recovery figure to 1,09,472. There are 20,043 active cases of Corona in the state as of Monday evening.

Jaipur has so far recorded the maximum number of COVID-19 related deaths at 319. It is followed by 142 in Jodhpur, 110 in Bikaner, 103 in Ajmer, 99 in Kota, 80 in Bharatpur, 60 in Pali, 46 in Nagaur, 49 in Udaipur, 40 in Alwar.

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Sikar MP Sumedhanand Saraswati+ve Sikar: MP Swami Sumedhanand Saraswati tested Corona positive on M o n d a y.

He has quarantined himself in his ashram on the instructions of doctors. The Sikar MP had returned to his constituency on Saturday after attending the recently culminated parliament session. He got himself tested on Sunday.

Jaipur.

Rajasthan High Court has issued notice to the State Government for many important Covid-19 related issues such as treatment of Corona patients in various government hospitals across the state including the SMS Hospital, free Corona tests and treatment and taking over of various private hospitals and hotels across the state.

CJ Indrajit Mohanty and Justice Prakash Gupta issued notices to the CS, ACS (Health)

and Superintendent of SMS Hospital on a petition filed by Mohan Singh, which pleads free Corona treatment for BPL, poor and needy people in the state. Counsel for the petitioner has pleaded for free treatment of Corona patients in Covid -19 hospitals and take over of private facilities at war footing amid rising cases of Corona in the state citing refusal by some hospitals due to scarcity of beds and facilities. The court has fixed October 12 as the next date of hearing in the case.

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Kalraj Mishra

Kashiram Choudhary Jaipur: In first of its kind initiative, the best performing State University in Rajasthan will be conferred with Chancellor Medal and citation every year.

Governor Kalraj Mishra took the initiative to create a new and healthy competitive environment in the state universities, a release from the Raj Bhawan stated. This move will further benefit the students and the universities will develop in a better way.

The Governor, Kalraj Mishra’s secretary on Monday, forwarded letters to the state universities seeking details from these educational institutions

THE MOVE

pertaining to governance, financial condition and activities like research, student development and innovations.

The universities can apply till October 20. The Chancellor’s assessment will be based on the aforementioned parameters.

Covid death in JNU Hosp, PIL Commercial IN THE COURTYARD tax DPC meet filed in HC for CBI enquiry Co-ordinate for funds to Raj HC refuses to stay DPC for in Ajmer today maintain Sambhar Lake: HC First India Bureau

Jaipur: Nazima Khanam filed a PIL in the High Court against Principal Secretary Government of Rajasthan and Dr Sandeep Bhakshi Chancellor Jaipur National University for negligent death of her husband, Saiyad Akhtar Hussain of Bundi on Sept 14. Her husband was admitted in Bakshi’s Hospital on Aug 28, but no corona treatment was given, later he was forced to be admitted in Covid ward on Aug 29, but admitted as COVID one onAug 30, where there was no qualified doctor to treat him and the treatment was not as per MCI Pro-

tocol and even oxygen was not given to him, the ventilator was not working and even after repeated requests, the plasma therapy was not done and finally the patient died. Bakshi is well connected with State Government and got the approval of COVID Hospital and the other Government Schemes without any infrastructure and qualified doctors. Most important is the doctor who is not qualified is heading the team of COVID doctors. A High level Committee and CBI enquiry be conducted for mishappenings, the PIL stated.

Jaipur: A meeting of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) of commercial tax, accounts and excise services will take place on Tuesday in Ajmer.

The decision on promotion of nearly 200 officers of these services is likely to be taken during the meeting.

Around 125 officials of sales tax are likely to get promotions. ACTOs will become CTOs and CTOs will be promoted to the post of Assistant Commissioner. Assistant Commissioners will be promoted as Deputy Commissioner and DC will get the post of Additional Commissioner.

Decisions about promotion in Rajasthan accounts service and excise service will also be taken in the meeting.

CTO promotion, hearing on Oct 14 Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court has refused to stay the DPC for promotion of ACTO to CTO scheduled for September 29. CJ Indrajit Mohanty and Justice Prakash Gupta gave the judgement while hearing a PIL by JCTO to CTO promoted Jai Singh, Ritu Charan and others, who had demanded the stay on the DPC. The court also rejected their plea for an early hearing. The peti-

tioners had pleaded for fixing the seniority of JCTO to CTO promoted officers over direct JCTOs. Appearing for the

State Government AG MS Singhvi opposed the stay by informing the court about all the preparations for the DPC already in place as per the laid rules.

The court, after hearing both the sides, decided to hear the matter on October 14.

Advocate Saransh Saini appeared for the petitioners while advocate Tanveer Ahmed was the council for the direct ACTOs.

Jaipur: The Cabinet Sub- Committee has devised a formula to resolve the problems of regularising contract workers by taking up the issue in the eight meetings held so far, but it might still take one or two more meetings to prepare the final report.

All the ministers present in the meeting held in secretariat on Monday, arrived at consensus regarding the regu-

larisation formula and also have agreed to prepare the final report in next 1-2 meetings and present it before the Cabinet for approval.

It is being assumed that the contract workers might get a big Diwali gift.

The Chairman of theSub-Committee, Energy Minister Dr BD Kalla said that the SubCommittee held meetings despite the Corona crisis and was soon to achieve its goal while

Jaipur: The State government has decided to challenge the court orders for deposition of 70% of tuition fees by the parents, informed AAG Rajesh Maharshi while the matter was being

Dr BD Kalla

the erstwhile BJP govt couldn’t decide on the matter during its 5 year tenure.

Although Kalla didn’t

Jaipur. High Court has ordered both the Central & State Governments to co-ordinate for the funds required for the upkeep of Sambhar Lake. The court also ordered immediate setting up of a temporary nursery at the Lake.

The division bench of CJ Indrajit Mohanty and Justice Prakash Gupta also agreed to make a person additional party to the case on

the request of Curiae Nitin Jain. The decisions came while the court was hearing petition related to death of migrant birds at the lake. HC has also constituted an 8-member expert committee consisting of environmentalists, scientists and senior officers of the state.

State head of forest will be the Chairman of the committee while Ajit Patnaik Satyajeet Selvam, RN Mehrotra, will be the panel members.

State Govt to challenge HC order on fee deposition heard in the High Court. The court has fixed September 30 as the next date for hearing on the request of the AAG. The court also accepted the applications of Nisha Founda-

tion and 5 others for making them a party to the case. In an earlier hearing , which took place on September 16, the court had issued notices to PS (Education), Director (Education) and Soci-

A ‘Bumper Diwali Bonanza’ for Contract workers First India Bureau

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divulge the exact number of contract workers to be regularised, but informal sources place the number between

75,000 to 1 lakh.

A few reliable sources while informing about the meeting further added that the State Government could also implement the Supreme Court sanctioned formula of 30% weightage.

The meeting was attended by the State Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasara, Sports Minister Ashok Chandna, WCD Minister Mamta Bhupesh and PS (DoPT) Roli Singh.

ety of Catholic Education Institutions in Rajasthan.

The single bench of the court had permitted the private schools to recover 70% of the tuition fees from the parents, which was op-

posed by advocate Sunil Samdariya through an appeal against the orders citing the State Government’s orders of April 9 and July 7,2020 giving relief to the parents.

‘Cops should motivate all to follow Covid norms’ Shivendra Parmar

Avinash Pande @avinashpandeinc Tributes to revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed-eazam #BhagatSingh on his birth anniversary. Salute Folded hands Jai Hind Flag of India

Jaipur: DGP Bhupendra Singh called upon the police personnel to work with utmost vigilance & alertness to prevent the Coronavirus spread. In a message sent to the police personnel, he said that the policemen should play the role of responsible citizens by encouraging the common men to protect themselves. “They

Bhupendra Singh

should motivate citizens to wear face masks, & to strictly adhere to social distancing norms so that they can protect themselves from Coronavirus,” he said.

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IS SAVING FAMILY’S HONOUR THE DUTY OF A WOMAN ALONE?

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ducation and position are no guarantee that a man won’t treat his wife like a doormat. From diplomats to bureaucrats and senior police officers have all indulged in uncivilized acts of violence against their wives. Some years ago Anil Verma, who was ranked third in the Indian High Commission in London, assaulted his wife Paromita over a Christmas gift. Paromita ran out of the house and into the street with blood dripping from her face. British Foreign Office wanted Verma’s diplomatic immunity to be withdrawn but India recalled the officer. The External Affairs Ministry had then stated that “there is no question of condoning domestic violence”. But for all the disgrace Verma brought to the country, he was only reverted to his cadre state, West Bengal, and the matter was given a quiet burial.

In an equally condemnable incident, Madhya Pradesh Director-General of Police (Prosecution) Purushottam Sharma was caught on video brutally assaulting his wife of 32 years. The video shows Sharma slapping and pinning his wife who tries to defend herself. As the video went viral, Sharma displayed a patriarchal mindset and remained unapologetic. “My son should say why she was taking money (from me) and going on foreign trips. After enjoying so much comfort in life, she has an obligation towards her family to save its reputation,” Sharma told a journalist. He also said that it was not a crime but a family dispute. To put it mildly, there can’t be a more brazen argument. Because she was taking money from Sharma to enjoy the life she had no business to talk about her sufferings. Sharma very conveniently shrugged off his responsibility to save the family’s honour as a responsible officer and husband. Is it for a woman alone to protect her family’s reputation even after being physically abused?

The video was sent to Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra by the couple’s son Parth, who is a deputy commissioner in the Income-tax Department, with the request that a complaint is registered against his IPS father. Narottam Mishra’s response to journalists’ questions did not suggest that he would take stern action against Purushottam Sharma. For the time being Sharma has been relieved of his duties. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has promised action.

Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act-2005 any act that “harms, injures or endangers the health, safety, life, limb or well-being, whether mental or physical, of the aggrieved person or tends to do so and includes causing physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, and economic abuse” shall constitute domestic violence. To that extent, Purushottam Sharma’s action falls within the Act’s ambit.

Now that his wife has moved the state Women’s Commission and decided to forego the figurative big diamonds, the MP government should not dither from taking strong action against the officer.

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THE AUTHOR IS A RETIRED IAS, RAJASTHAN

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Due to prolonged slowdown, low demand, and uncertain future corporates are reluctant to invest and hire, they tend to adopt a wait and watch policy. This leaves it upon the government to step up public investment in large infrastructure projects to create jobs and reboot the economy

t was in 2017-18 when the unemployment rate jumped to 6.1% (45 years high) in India as per the National Sample Survey.

With the COVID pandemic and drastic contraction of about 24% in the economy, this has become much worse. The recent CMIE report shows about 21 million salaried jobs lost between April and August. And the informal sector has suffered even a steeper fall.

There are some worrying aspects of this scenario. First, the loss of jobs among the youth has been much higher than the job losses suffered by adults. Second, salaried jobs are very difficult to come back in the near future due to business uncertainties. Third, though many of the informal jobs may have come back there is a sharp fall in their incomes due to lower economic activity.

The impact on youth jobs has been brought out succinctly in a joint report published by Asian Development Bank and International Labour Organisation in August 2020. The report ‘Tackling the COVID-19 Youth Employment Crisis in Asia and the Pacific’ estimates that the youth unemployment rate in India would have stood at 29.5 percent (40.84 lakh) if containment was achieved in three months (by June) and is estimated to be at 32.5 percent (61.13 lakh) if containment is achieved within six months (by September). The report also finds that the last-in-first-out process followed by most enterprises results in younger workers losing jobs faster than adults.

If one looks around, activities like cinemas, theatres, educational institutions are still closed while some like hotels, resorts, restaurants, transport, aviation, exports, and other services are partially open, functioning with only about 1520% of their normal workforce.

BRINGING BACK JOBS Due to prolonged slowdown, low demand, and uncertain future corporates are reluctant to

invest and hire, they tend to adopt a wait and watch policy.

This leaves it upon the Government to step up public investment in large infrastructure projects to create jobs and reboot the economy. It helps to create a conducive environment for private investment also.

Thrust on Upskilling, SelfEmployment, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship- in fields like health, digital technology, e-commerce, logistics, freelancing for the ‘gig economy’. Added to this is the push to agriculture and agro-industries. A large and complex economy like India will need to adopt a multi-pronged approach in this regard.

If we look around, each State in India has numerous technical institutes providing courses at various levels- certificate/ diploma graduate/ post graduate/ doctoral degrees. Very few of the pass-outs are able to find jobs. And a minuscule of them turn into entrepreneurs. Lets take Rajasthan - there are about 2200 Institutes comprising of 38 Universities, 140 Engineering Colleges(33,000 seats), 151 Polytechnic Colleges (28,000 seats), 1900 ITIs (about 4 lac capacity for courses after 8th, 10th and 12th classes). Out of this huge number very few are able to get into some gainful employment and most of them add to the already swelling numbers of jobless persons.

Can we rejuvenate and reactivate these Institutes as Incubators to prepare the

A A SENSITIVE AND PROACTIVE APPROACH BY THE CENTRAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE ADOPTED TO INVEST IN CREATING LOCAL INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM WITH AVAILABLE RESOURCES

entrepreneurs for tomorrow? If we are able to transform a few of these Institutes into ‘Centres of Excellence’ (in the real sense and not merely on paper) and partly use them as Incubators/Accelerators (by upgrading infrastructure and connecting them to industry) to prepare some of the trained persons as entrepreneurs, it will make a big difference to the job market. This can be done with the help of reputed private sector players/other established Incubators in India.

Youth coming out of these Incubators can play a significant role in creating jobs particularly if the ventures are scalable. Even a few successes will bring about a sea change in the perception and thinking of the youth and many more will feel inspired to follow this path.

Even if some of these startups fail, the ecosystem should act as the support system to help them recover and reboot.

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rue to himself, US President Donald Trump completely failed to address any of the issues confronting the global community in his keynote speech to the 74th General Assembly of the United Nations.

Instead, he used the platform to criticize China, to excoriate Iran, to boast of how big and dangerous the US military has become, and to urge every nation to close its borders to even the most hungry or persecuted migrants. He did, however, think it appropriate to support the right of all Americans to own as many guns as they want.

In the same speech, Trump made headlines with his words urging the world to hold China accountable for having “unleashed this plague on to the world,” in reference to

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the COVID-19 pandemic, and for deliberately encouraging the coronavirus to spread. The White House cut these words from the transcript posted on its website. Perhaps even the administration’s press office did not have the stomach to publish such libel.

This speech to the UN was a moment when the leader of the free world — as a US president might once have been seen — could actually attempt to lead. The speech was an opportunity to inspire and to set out a roadmap to a better future. Trump chose to do the reverse. The world is facing a triple crisis of an international pandemic, economic collapse and climate emergency. Trump could only reach out for people to blame: the Chinese, Iranians or Venezuelans. He failed to mention that the United States has

the biggest coronavirus death toll of any country in the world, with over 200,000 dead and counting.

Nor did Trump comment on the millions out of work or that America’s west is burning at the same time

that its southeast is inundated by hurricane after hurricane. These are not just America’s problems: Trump did not address the dire straits of billions of non-Americans impacted by these dangers. Why would

he? This is the true measure of “America First.”

The American leadership vacuum is a grave danger to not just Americans but to us all. Trump’s failure to act early to stem coronavirus infections — a

deliberate decision he made to fatuously “avoid panic” — will likely cost the lives of tens of thousands more Americans on top of the current staggering death toll. The US withdrawal from the World Health Organization in the middle of the pandemic signaled that Trump wanted no part of the international leadership out of the health crisis. The resultant deaths will be beyond imagination.

As for the climate emergency, Trump has chosen to deny it. More than that, he has proceeded to undo everything previous US governments and the international community had done to try to save the planet from disaster. All of these crises are going to produce millions of refugees across the world.

Trump couldn’t care less.

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role becomes critical in the initial period.

Firstly, while maintaining an arms-length in managing the Incubators it should arrange initial funding/ mobilise CSR funds from the private sector. ( CSR funds of Rs 350-400 crores are generated annually in Rajasthan) Secondly, after the persons come out of the Incubator they must be provided financial support with seed money and marketing support.

Tie up with venture funds, private equity and angel investor groups is necessary for sustained financial support Detailed modalities can be worked out jointly with the mentors/private sector.

If other states too make similar efforts one can imagine the impact and the multiplier effect it will have on the national economy. The central government should play a leadership role in this regard.

CONCLUSION The job losses will persist postpandemic period for a long time adversely affecting economic growth. A a sensitive and proactive approach by the Central and State Governments should be adopted to invest in creating local innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem with available resources. Such ecosystems would inspire confidence in the youth to come forward and be creators of jobs rather than job seekers.

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PM MODI HOLDS VIRTUAL SUMMIT Pradhan slams Cong over India Gate incident WITH DANISH COUNTERPART An MoU in the field of intellectual property cooperation between the two countries will be signed on the occasion, said Ministry of External Affairs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen during a virtual bilateral summit, in New Delhi on Monday.

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cratic value-system, to work together.

Modi mentioned that the Covid-19 pandemic showed that excessive dependence of global supply chains on a single source can be risky.

He said that India is working with Japan and Australia towards diversification and resilience of supply chains adding that several like-minded nations can also be a part of this effort.

Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Fred-

eriksen began her address by thanking PM Modi for his greetings and added that she and her family would love to visit India once again.

Frederiksen further said,“ Today’s summit marks for Denmark a milestone on our bilateral relations, and our forward-looking agreement on green strategic partnership. We are proud that India looks at Denmark when it comes to the climate changes.” —ANI

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen held a virtual summit on Monday to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Earlier, the external affairs ministry issued a statement which said that an MoU in the field of intellectual property cooperation between the two countries will be signed on the occasion.

As the virtual summit began, Prime Min-

NARENDRA MODI@NARENDRAMODI Spoke to respected Lata Didi and conveyed birthday greetings to her. Praying for her long and healthy life.

Lata Didi is a household name across the nation. I consider myself fortunate to have always received her affection and blessings. ister Modi firstly thanked Frederiksen for taking out time for this virutal interaction and also congratulated her on her wedding.

He also highlighted that the events of the

Agri laws are death sentence for farmers: RaGa New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the agriculture-related laws are a “death sentence” for farmers whose voice has been crushed both inside and outside Parliament. “The agriculture laws are a death sentence to our farmers. Their voice is crushed in Parliament and outside. Here is proof that democracy in India is dead,” he said on Twitter.

Gandhi tagged a news report along with his tweet that claimed that Opposition members demanding a division of votes were on their seats when the farm bills were passed in the Rajya Sabha, while the government said they were not.

Gandhi & Congress party have been demanding that farm legislations be withdrawn as they are not beneficial for farmers, who will be enslaved at the hands of private players and big businesses.

‘FARMERS WILL BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT’ New Delhi: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said farmers will now become self-sufficient with new agriculture laws. “With the new agricultural laws, every farmer will now become self-sufficient. The number of crops purchased by govt from farmers has increased. For example, government did not buy moong crop in 2013-14. in 2019-20, 1.66L MT of moong was purchased by Modi govt,” he tweeted.

J&K: LET COMMANDER AMONG 2 TERRORISTS GUNNED DOWN Pulwama: Two terrorists were neutralised in a joint operation carried out on Sunday night by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian Army in Samboora, Awantipora of Pulwama, said Dilbag Singh, Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Singh said that one of the neutralised terrorists was a commander of the LeT. “Last night, during a joint operation by CRPF, Police and Army in Samboora, terrorists fired at us and attacked us with grenades. Forces retaliated following which an exchange of fire started.

The operation continued throughout the night.

past several months have made it clear how important it is for likeminded countries like India and Denmark, which share a rulesbased, transparent, humanitarian and demo-

New Delhi: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slammed Congress after party’s youth workers allegedly burned down a tractor at India Gate in New Delhi as a mark of protest against the new agriculture-related laws.

Condemning the incident, Pradhan alleged that the Congress party is misleading the farmers on the issue and in the name of farmers, some anti-social elements are trying to spread anarchy.

“Today, Congress showed its true colours in Delhi. In the name of farmers, some anti-social elements are trying to spread anarchy. The incident is unfortunate.

They are trying to mislead farmers. Words fall short to condemn this incident,” news agency ANI quoted theUnion Petroleum Minister as saying.

His remarks came after five Punjab Congress youth workers were detained in connection with the protest and burning of a tractor near India Gate.

Members of various farmer organizations block a railway track during a protest against

CONG ASHAMED ENTIRE COUNTRY: JAVADEKAR New Delhi: Congress has ashamed the entire country and it has now become clear that it is misleading farmers to suit its political agenda, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday as Punjab Youth Congress workers had set a tractor on fire near India Gate earlier on Monday morning. “Congress has ashamed the entire country. Till now people have seen protests, but bringing a tractor on a truck to India Gate and setting it on fire is drama, we condemn it. Congress’ mask has come off now, under the pretext of farmers’ protest it is trying to suit its own political ends,” Javadekar said. the central government over agriculture related bills, at Nabha in Patiala, Thursday, September 24, 2020 Congress MP to move SC on Monday against contentious

Defence Min Rajnath Singh releases New Defence Acquisition Procedure New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday released the New Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) at the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting at South Block here.

“Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh released the New Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) at the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting in South Block today,” read a tweet from the Office of the Defence Minister. It said, The

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Chief of the Indian Army MM Naravane during the unveiling of the new Defence Acquisitioon Procedure (DAP)-2020 Document, in New Delhi on Monday.

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DAP 2020 has been aligned with PM Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and empowering the Indian domestic industry through Make in India initiative.

“With the new FDI policy announced, the DAP 2020 has adequately included provisions to encourage FDI to establish manufacturing hubs both for import substitution and exports while protecting the interests of Indian domestic industry,” it added. —ANI

Not possible to defer civil services exam: UPSC tells SC New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has informed SC that the civil services exam (prelims) which is scheduled to be conducted on October 4 could not be postponed any further. The apex court will now hear the

tions.

The plea filed by Vasireddy Govardhana Sai Prakash and others on October 4 submitted that decision of UPSC to conduct the exam in accordance with revised calendar violates the rights of the petitioners and those simi-

plea on September 30 and asked UPSC to file an affidavit by today mentioning the reason behind not postponing the CSE exams.

The court was hearing a plea regarding the postponement of the CSE prelims considering the COVID-19 situa-

JIMEX-2020: NAVY, JMSDF SHIPS UNDERTAKE WEAPON DRILLS New Delhi: Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships undertook weapon drills, seamanship evolutions and advanced exercises on second day of the fourth edition of India-Japan maritime bilateral exercise JIMEX between Indian Navy & JMSDF. It is being held in North Arabian Sea from Sept 26 - 28.

JIMEX series of exercises commenced in January 2012 with a special focus on maritime security cooperation. The last edition of JIMEX was conducted in October 2018 in Visakhapatnam.

MP: WIFE BEATER DG RELIOEVED OF DUTIES AFTER VIDEO GOES VIRAL Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government relieved ADG Purushottam Sharma of his duties after a video of him purportedly beating his wife went viral. In the video, Sharma is seen purportedly beating his wife in his living room, while two other people are trying to control the situation. Defending himself and terming it

a family dispute, Sharma accused his wife of stalking him and putting close circuit television cameras in their house.

“If I’m abusive, then she should’ve complained.

This is a family dispute, not a crime. I am neither a violent person nor a criminal. It is unfortunate that I have to go through this,” Sharma said.

larly situated, under Article 19 (1) (g) of the Constitution to practice their chosen profession of serving the public.

Seven hours long offline exam will be taken by approximately six lakh aspirants at test centres in 72 cities across the country. —PTI

farm bills About 15-20 Punjab Youth Congress workers arrived at the India Gate, New Delhi and tried to set a tractor on fire on Monday. —ANI

SC refuses to entertain PIL on TRAI’s new orders New Delhi: The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition filed against a new directive of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) related to commercial SMSes and calls.

A bench of the Apex Court, headed by CJI SA Bobde, refused to entertain PIL filed by advocate Reepak Kansal and asked him to approach Delhi HC for relief. Senior lawyer Jitendra Mohan Sharma, appearing for the petitioner, sought appropriate directions against the TRAI directives and alleged that the new rules are in violation of citizens’ fundamental right to privacy.

Senior lawyer Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for TRAI, submitted that a similar matter was also earlier heard in the Delhi High Court.

After this, CJI Bobde asked the petitioner to approach the Delhi High Court for relief.

—ANI

SENSEX SOARS 593 POINTS, NIFTY CLOSES ABOVE 11,227 New Delhi: Markets ended on a positive note on Monday led by gains in auto and banking stocks. The BSE Sensex soared 592.97 points or 1.59 percent to end at 37,981.63; Nifty rallies 177.30 points or 1.6 percent to 11,227.55.Major gainers in the Sensex pack were IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Powergrid, ONGC, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, M&M, NTPC, Maruti, Bajaj Finserve and SBI, rising upto 7.85 percent. While major gainers were HUL, Infosys and Nestle, falling upto 0.66 percent.

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Covid-19 vaccine portal launched, all data linked to research: Vardhan ‘First vaccine would likely be available in the first trimester of the upcoming year,’ said Dr Harsh Vardhan New Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that an online portal has been launched which will provide information regarding COVID-19 vaccine research, launch date, among other information.

“An online portal about COVID-19 vaccine has been launched. Everyone will be able to go online to that portal and look up all contemporary research-development and clinical trials related information. It will also provide information about other vaccinations provided in the country,” Dr Harsh Vardhan told ANI. He also said that the first vaccine would likely be available in the first trimester of the upcoming year.

The Union Minister also released the 100year timeline history of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at the premises of the institution.

“Today’s a historic

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day for ICMR. It’s an honour for me to release the 100-year timeline of the history of ICMR within its prem-

ises today. The contribution of scientists associated with it is commemorated and serves as an inspiration to up-

PM Modi to inaugurate six mega projects in Uttarakhand New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate six mega projects in Uttarakhand under the ‘Namami Gange Mission’ on Tuesday through a video conference.

The Prime Minister’s Office said on Monday that the projects include construction of a 68 MLD sewage treatment plant (STP), upgradation of the existing 27 MLD STP at Jagjeetpur in Haridwar and construction of an 18 MLD STP at Sarai in Haridwar.

He will also inaugurate ‘Ganga Avalokan’, the first museum on Ganga aimed at showcasing the culture, biodiversity and rejuvenation activities done in the river.

The museum is located at Chandi Ghat, Haridwar.

A book, ‘Rowing down the Ganges’, copublished by National Mission for Clean Ganga and Wildlife Institute of India will also be launched at the event, the PMO said.

The inauguration of 68 MLD Jagjeetpur project also marks completion of the first sewerage project taken up on hybrid annuity mode of PPP. In Rishikesh, a 26 MLD STP at Lakkadghat will be inaugurated, the PMO said.

South-west monsoon starts withdrawing: IMD New Delhi: Withdrawal of South-west monsoon from parts of west Rajasthan and Punjab will likely result in dry weather over most parts of north-west India during the next five days, while there would be scattered to fairly

widespread rainfall over the southern peninsula, said IMD. According to the IMD,

conditions are becoming favourable for further withdrawal of the South-west monsoon from some more parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh over the next twothree days.

coming scientists,” Dr Harsh Vardhan said.

The Union Health Minister said that it enlists contribution of the institute and its wings in promoting health and nutrition in the country.

Hailing ICMR the Union Minister said that it has risen to the occassion in view of the COVID-19 crisis and added that discussions were also held on the upcoming strategy.

India’s COVID-19 tally crossed the 60-lakh mark with a spike of 82,170 new cases and 1,039 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Monday.

As per the Ministry, India’s tally stands at 60,74,703 including 9,62,640 active cases.

The number of cured and discharged or migrated patients is currently at 50,16,521, apart from 95,542 deaths due to the disease.

—ANI

‘Feluda better than rapid Antigen Test’

Shah holds review meeting with senior officials of MHA

Additional fees in train fares for using redeveloped stations

New Delhi: More accurate than a rapid antigen test and almost as quick, India’s CRISPR ‘Feluda’ COVID-19 test that changes colour on detection of the SARSCoV-2 virus could be a cheaper, faster and simpler alternative to an RT-PCR diagnosis, say scientists.

Named after Satyajit Ray’s famed detective, the Feluda test, which is priced at Rs 500 and can deliver a result in 45 minutes, is able to differentiate SARS-CoV-2 from other coronaviruses even if genetic variations between them are minute.

The Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) Feluda test, developed by the New Delhi-based CSIR-Institute of Genomics and

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POWER Gallery 27 IAS OFFICERS RETIRING IN SEPTEMBER

As many as 27 IAS officers of various cadres and batches are retiring in September 2020. They include: D A Hawaldar of AGMUT cadre; Ajoy Kumar of Bihar; Dr P D Vaghela, M R Kothari, J R Dodiya, R B Rajyaguru of Gujarat; Keshni Anand Arora of Haryana; Brajmohan Kumar, Anil Kumar Singh of Jharkhand; Jaideep Govind, M Gopal Reddy, Janak Kumar Jain, Mahesh C Chaudhary and Dr Shrikant Pandey of Madhya Pradesh; Dr Kavita Gupta of Maharashtra; Satish Chandra of Punjab; Devendera Bhushan Gupta and Dr Madhukar Gupta of Rajasthan; Dr C Chandramouli of Tamil Nadu; Heera Lal Samariya of Telangana; Pankaj Chakraborty of Tripura; Abarar Ahmad and Man Mohan Chaudhary of Uttar Pradesh; Rajiv Sinha, Dibakar Mukhopadhyay, Nitya Sundar Trivedi and Madhumita Chaudhury of West Bengal cadre.

REVIEW OF 1988 BATCH IAS OFFICERS IN NOVEMBER?

Integrative Biology (IGIB) and the TATA Group, received regulatory approvals last week from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for commercial launch.

It meets high quality benchmarks with 96 per cent sensitivity and 98 per cent specificity for detecting the novel coronavirus, Debojyoti Chakraborty, a senior scientist at CSIR-IGIB and part of the team that developed the test, told PTI.

Review of 1988 batch IAS officers to the rank of Secretary in the Government of India is expected to take place in November. A couple of officers of this batch are to be empanelled.

PURUSHOTTAM SHARMA REMOVED AS DIRECTOR, PUBLIC PROSECUTION IN MP

Purushottam Sharma has been removed from the post of Director, Directorate of Public Prosecution in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1986 batch IPS officer of MP cadre.

MP HC CHIEF JUSTICE TO GET FAREWELL OVATION THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING

Ajay Kumar Mittal, Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, will be accorded farewell ovation through video conferencing on his demitting office on September 29, 2020.

NITIN GUPTA PROMOTED TO PRINCIPAL CCIT GRADE

Nitin Gupta, DGIT (Inv.), Mumbai, has been promoted to the grade of Principal CCIT on an in-situ basis. He is an IRS-IT officer.

SHYAM BHAGAT NEGI APPOINTED AS JOINT SECRETARY, COAL

Shyam Bhagat Negi has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal. He is a 1990 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.

AMITABH KUMAR APPOINTED AS JOINT SECRETARY, COMMERCE

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday held a review meeting with senior officials of the MHA. Several important matters and key issues were discussed in the meeting.

On Saturday, public representatives from Ladakh met Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Kiren Rijiju.

A three-member delegation of Ladakhi veteran leaders comprising former MPs Thiksay Rinpoche, Thupstan Chhewang and Chhering Dorje Lakrook, former Minister in the PDP-BJP government in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, on behalf of the people of Leh, Ladakh, met with the Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday.

Amitabh Kumar has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce. He is a 1992 batch IRS-C&CE officer.

ANURAG BAJPAI APPOINTED AS JOINT SECRETARY, DEFENCE

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New Delhi: Railway passengers may have to shell out additional Rs 10-Rs 35 for their ticket fares as user charges for availing redeveloped stations with state of the art amenities and to help the national transporter in raising funds for redeveloping more stations, sources indicated.

This is part of a proposal being finalised by the Railways which will soon be sent for Cabinet nod, the sources said.

The user fee, the sources said, will vary according to the class --

it would range between Rs 10 and Rs 35 with the higher price for AC first class passengers.

The Railways had earlier clarified that user fee would be levied only across stations which will be redeveloped and those that have high footfalls.

Of the 7,000 total railway stations in the country, around 7001,000 fall in this category, it had said.

This is the first time that such a fee, which is levied on air passengers, will be charged from rail users.

ment at the Centre over the contentious farm bills Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, party MLAs staged a sit-in at the ancestral village of freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh.

AICC general secretary Harish Rawat, state party chief Sunil Jakhar and Cabinet ministers participated in the dharna against the farm bills.

In another development DMK also staged protests against the farm bills across Tamil Nadu. The party is protesting at around 3,500 locations. DMK presi-

dent MK Stalin also participated in the protest.

He has threatened to move court against the contentious bills.

Congress MP TN Prathapan on Monday approached Supreme Court against bills.

Anurag Bajpai has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Department of Defence Production. He is a 1994 batch IFS officer of Manipur cadre.

SANJAY LOHIYA APPOINTED AS JOINT SECRETARY, MINES

Sanjay Lohiya has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

MS REKHA YADAV APPOINTED AS JOINT SECRETARY, PANCHAYATI RAJ

Ms Rekha Yadav has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj. She is a 1995 batch IRPS officer.

ASHEESH SHARMA APPOINTED AS JOINT SECRETARY, DOPT

Asheesh Sharma has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).

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Gehlot said that the first priority is to save the lives of people and in this, everyone will have to work together, rising above politics.

“The role of sanitation is important in preventing corona infection. In view of this, the local bodies should maintain cleanliness. Loudspeakers should be used to create awareness about

Corona and health protocols. The Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council and other local bodies should develop their means of income.

In view of future needs, the development of cities should be based on town planning as work done with good town planning will enhance the look of the cities,” the chief minister stressed as he instructed to recruit assistant city planners in urban development authorities and urban bodies soon. He said that the Department of Autonomous Government should provide proper

space and facilities for street vendors so that they can continue their livelihood.

Minister of Urban Development and Housing, Shanti Dhariwal said that public utilities under the Smart City Mission will develop basic amenities in the cities and the common man will benefit from it. He informed that the foundation stone of 10 projects worth Rs 632.35 crore has been inaugurated in Jaipur division, while 12 projects worth Rs 245.40 crore have been launched.

The foundation stone of 26 projects worth Rs

349.01 crore has been inaugurated in Ajmer division while 3 projects worth 43.43 crore have been inaugurated.

In Udaipur division, the foundation stone of 11 projects worth Rs 56.16 crore while 6 projects worth 05.61 crore has been inaugurated.

“Through urban bodies, general public is being made aware through loud speakers regarding masking, social distancing and frequent hand washing,” he said.

Protests intensify... against the farm laws.

In an attempt to corner the BJP-led govern-

Brahmos, Nirbhay... weapon from a Su-30 MKI fighter. While a limited number of Nirbhay subsonic missiles have been produced and deployed, the stand-off weapon system has a range that can reach up to 1,000 km, and has both sea skimming and loitering capability. —Agencies

India to... weapons for Rs 970 crore and static HF trans-receiver sets for Rs 540 crore. The 13lakh strong Army has already inducted 72,400 SiG Sauer rifles, which are 7.62x51 mm caliber guns with an effective “kill” range of 500-metre, under a Rs 647 crore fast-track procurement (FTP) deal inked in February last year.

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The ECI team includes Deputy Election Commissioners Sudeep Jain and Chandrabhushan Kumar.

The Election Com-

mission of India had announced the dates for the highly-anticipated Bihar Assembly elections on September 25.

SC breather... documents before it, as asked by the apex court earlier. Mehta, appearing for the Union of India, submitted that the Central government is taking all kinds of steps on the matter and it is a serious concern for them and that it is almost in the advanced stage of taking a decision on the issue.

The bench fixed the matter for further hearing to October 5.—ANI

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WORK FOR MLA FLATS FINALLY BEGINS! RHB COMMISSIONER HIMSELF GETS INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS ON SITE AS DEMOLITION OF

STANDING INFRASTRUCTURE BEGINS Shivendra Parmar Jaipur: Rajasthan Housing Board Commissioner Pawan Arora on Monday started the work of demolishing the structures of vacant MLA houses built at Jyoti Nagar West.

It is noteworthy that 21 vacant MLA residences have been transferred by the Public Works Department for

the removal of the previously constructed MLA houses and other structures located on the land of Vidhayak Nagar West. The work of demolishing these vacant dwellings and land development has been started. Along with this, the construction of flats will be completed within the stipulated period only once the remaining 33 houses, in which the

MLAs are still residing, are vacated by them.

“In view of the goodwill and current progress of the Rajasthan Housing Board, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot appointed RHB, in place of JDA, as the nodal agency for constructing multi-storeyed flats for MLAs. The Board took immediate action in compliance with the instructions of the Chief Min-

Strong babus for strong institutions!

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t is now being claimed that the new Chairman of Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) will be current Director General of Police Bhupendra Singh Yadav and former Chief Secretary and current advisor to CM DB Gupta will be CIC of the State Information Commission.

However, there are several renowned individuals who are in the foray for the post of members in these institutions, of these there is a vacancy of four members in RPSC and two in Information Commission.

The names making the round for these appointments are of retired IAS and in-service RAS namely Jagroop Singh Yadav, Somnath Mishra, Chetan Devra and Tarachand Meena.

Jagroop Singh had retired from the prestigious post of Jaipur Collector. Inspite of being a promotee IAS and with only a year left in his retirement, he was still made the Jaipur Collector, which clearly indicates that he is close to the top leadership of the party in power.

Somnath Mishra is currently the divisional commissioner of Jaipur division and will retire after two months, i.e in the

Bhupendra Singh Yadav

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month of November.

Mishra is the choicest bureaucrat of an influential Congress leader.

Meanwhile, Chetan Devra, currently serving as Udaipur Collector, is a native of Jodhpur and has two years left for his retirement.

He is known to be close to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his loyal very much like RAS Tarachand Meena, who played an important role in election campaign of Vaibhav

Gehlot from Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency. He is currently serving in the Agriculture Marketing Board and had stayed in the DLB for a long time in the previous Gehlot government. Although he still has three and a half years left for his retirement, however, if he becomes RPSC member, he could get five-year tenure and then he could prove to be more useful in the RPSC.

Rajasthan Housing Board Commissioner Pawan Arora

ister and started planning on it. In this regard, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly CP Joshi chaired a meeting of the cabinet subcommittee and it was decided in the meeting that 160 multistoreyed 4 BHK flats will be built on 24 thousand square meter land

of Vidhayak Nagar for which 28 meter high GPlus towers will be built,” Arora said.

He informed that the built-up area of each flat will be 3200 square feet. “Many facilities including a central lawn, clubhouse, swimming pool, meeting and conference hall will be

Eagerly awaiting for CBI findings in death

of Sushant: Deshmukh Mumbai: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Monday said that he is eagerly waiting for the findings of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case.

“Sushant Singh Rajput case was being professionally probed by the Mumbai Police but it was suddenly handed over to the CBI. We too are eagerly waiting to see their finding. People ask did he die by suicide or was he murdered. We are awaiting the probe’s result,” Deshmukh told ANI. After the investigation in the death case was handed over to the CBI, Deshmukh had said that the Mumbai Police is extending full cooperation to the CBI in the case.

Meanwhile, the late

Maha HM Anil Deshmukh

actor’s friends -Ganesh Hiwaker and Ankit Acharya -- today announced that they are going on a hunger strike from October 2 to demand justice for Sushant Singh Rajput. They claimed that there have been no updates from the CBI in the case.

Notably, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are also probing the drugs case and alleged money laundering angle related to the actor’s death.

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created. A central lawn will be constructed in an area of 36 thousand square feet. Along with this, a 12-room guest house will also be built here. A total of Rs 250 crore will be spent on the construction of these flats, whose administrative and financial approval has also been issued by the state government on 7 September 2020.

The amount spent on the project will be received

by Rajasthan Housing Board from the auction of the land of MLA Nagar East and MLA residences at Jalupura,” Arora said.

RHB TO DISTRIBUTE 1 LAKH MASKS FREE OF COST FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has decided to start a public awareness campaign on sensitizing people about the safety provided by wearing masks and to start a mask distribution drive. Taking this initiative, the RHB, during a meeting held at the Chief Minister’s residence under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday, decided to distribute 1 lakh masks free of cost. Notably, the Housing Board has made ‘No Mask-No Entry’ welcome gates at all its offices to guard against global pandemic corona. Along with this, sanitation stations have also been established in their offices and residential schemes.

DMF pools in `605 cr in fight against corona Nirmal Tiwari

the fund will be spent for the arrangements of preJaipur: A provision of vention for Covid-19. DisRs 605 crore has been trict collectors have been made from District Min- authorised to use the said amount for eral Foundathe expansion of tion (DMF) health facilities Fund purchasand work, he ing life saving said. The minisequipments ter informed like PPE kits, that the district hospital beds, will and ventilators Pramod Jain Bhaya collector hold meeting of in Rajasthan.

Mines minister the District Level GovPramod Jain Bhaya said erning Council of the that 30 percent of the to- fund under the chairtal available amount in manship of the Minis-

ter in-charge and sanction will be given as per the available amount.

Additional Chief Secretary Mines and Petroleum Dr Subodh Agarwal said that a sum of Rs 2018.59 cr is available in the fund in various districts of the state, out of which 30 percent will be used for the purpose of covid-19 prevention.

RCB SPELL SUPER OVER MAGIC

FRIENDS TO HOLD HUNGER STRIKE FROM OCTOBER 2 Mumbai: Claiming that there have been no updates from CBI in the Sushant death case, the late actor’s friends -Ganesh Hiwaker and Ankit Acharya -- on Monday announced that they are going on a hunger strike from October 2 to demand justice in the matter.Hiwaker and Acharya, in a video message, said that they will be going on a three-day hunger strike to demand justice in the case. -ANI

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) AB de Villiers plays a shot. RCB (201/3) with the help of blistering knocks by de Villiers (55 of 24) and Aaron Finch (52 of 35) defeat Mumbai Indians (MI) in Super over after Ishan Kishan’s (99) heroics went in vain, during IPL 2020 in Dubai.

CM Gehlot, PCC chief Dotasra submit memo to guv on withdrawal of amendment in farm laws Yogesh Sharma

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he joyful banter and camaraderie of Congress leaders, who otherwise appear to be extremely serious towards their routine affair and towards the functioning of the state government, came out in the open on Monday when PCC Chief and MoS Education Govind Singh Dotasara fired a

few ‘salvos’, in lighter vain, at UDH Minister and senior leader Shanti Dhariwal during the function at CMR. Known to be a an orator with a sarcastic flair, Dotasara quipped at his

senior colleague saying that he has two complaints with Dhariwal. “There is issue of bad and murky water in Laxmangarh but the ten crore rupee budget has not been approved till now.

If Dhariwal ji can give just one percent of the budget allotted to Kota to this matter, the work will be done,” Dotasar said, and again took another jibe at Dhariwal saying, “Dhariwal ji has put a machine on his ears.

But I am hopeful my words have reached him.” —Naresh Sharma

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday submitted a memorandum in the name of the President to Governor Kalraj Mishra regarding withdrawal of amendment in farm laws.

On behalf of the Congress Committee, State President Govind Singh Dotasra and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot submitted a memorandum to Governor Mishra at Raj Bhavan.

In the 4-page represen-

CM Ashok Gehlot and PCC chief Dotasra submit memo to governor Kalraj Mishra.

tation, the party demanded withdrawal of the legislation. They said that a large number of workers in Mandi will become workless and the

laws will lead to the end of MSP. They said that the centre has conspired against farmers and the Congress will continue to

raise voice against it in favour of farmers.

The party has been opposing three Farmer’s Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020 which were passed in the parliament recently and now have become Acts after President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent on Sunday.

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WORLD

10,04,613 3,34,66,682 DEATHS

MAHARASHTRA 35,751 DEATHS 13,51,153 CASES

CONFIRMED CASES

TAMIL NADU 9,383 DEATHS 5,86,397 CASES

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96,276 61,37,952 1,456 1,30,971 DEATHS

CONFIRMED CASES

KARNATAKA 8,641 DEATHS 5,82,458 CASES

DEATHS

DELHI 5,272 DEATHS 2,73,098 CASES

CONFIRMED CASES

GUJARAT 3,431 DEATHS 1,34,623 CASES

4.14 lakh families in need will ‘Exploitation of mineral wealth for development’ get free food grains, courtesy CM WEBINAR ON THE TOPIC OF SILVER MINING

Major opportunities in mining of potash, zinc, petroleum, gypsum, limestone in the state Naresh Sharma Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that the state government is always striving to give more momentum to the development of the state by exploiting the valuable mineral wealth in Rajasthan with scientific methods.

“At the same time, the focus is also on the use of latest technology in research and exploration of various mineral deposits, research and

skill development to make local residents employable for these works,” Gehlot said while addressing an international webinar organized by Hindustan Zinc Limited regarding the discovery and production of silver mineral deposits in the state.

He said that the Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration Trust has been formed in the past for better operation and monitoring of mining activities with the aim

of technology, research, skill development and revenue enhancement in mineral exploration.

After the discovery of oil and natural gas in Rajasthan a few years ago, if the mining of silver mineral starts now, the state will be able to move ahead on the path of development.

The Chief Minister, while inviting the managers and investors of mining companies present in the webinar titled ‘The path of silver

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CM Ashok Gehlot during the webinar

India’s cultural pride and unique opportunities’, said that 87 percent of the country’s silver reserves is in Udaipur and Rajsamand districts. “Along with this, Rajasthan also has huge deposits of minerals like potash, zinc, petroleum, copper, gypsum,

limestone, etc., which have huge opportunities for investment in mining operations. The State Government is ready to give full cooperation to the investors with transparency to work in these areas. Rajasthan is no longer just a desert state.

Health Min thanks pvt orgs for donating 7,000 PPE kits Vikas Sharma

Jaipur: FICCI, Aditya Birla group CSR centre for excellence along with Plan India gave 7000 PPE kits for distribution in Ajmer, Udaipur and Jaipur districts to the health minister Dr Raghu Sharma at his residence on Monday.

Health minister Sharma thanked the private organisations

Dr Raghu Sharma with the representatives of the pvt organisations.

for their contribution during the epidemic and appealed to other private organisations to

also come forward to help the govt initiative against coronavirus. He said, help contributed

Birla holds public hearing, lends an ear to grievances of people Bhawar S Charan Kota: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is on visit to Kota-Bundi, conducted a public hearing at the camp office in Shakti Nagar on Monday and heard the grievances of people.

While following social distancing and other protocols, the Lok Sabha Speaker listened carefully to problems and complaints and gave in-

Om Birla

structions to concerned officials from the spot.

Birla also took feedback from the people about corona situation, status of crops, pest out-

breaks, availability of drinking water etc.

People from rural areas said that due to insufficient rainfall, crops have suffered damage.

Birla asked the local workers to do an assessment in the area.

He also asked the workers to spread awareness about covid guidelines and to encourage villagers to follow them to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

by the private organisations will help the state government to reduce the impact of corona.

2,500 PPE kits have been given to CMHO (Jaipur I) while the rest will be sent to Ajmer and Udaipur. Naresh Joshi (FICCI), Bharat Singh) Aditya Birla group) and Fateh Singh (Plan India) along with health department officials were present on the occasion.

477 PENDING PROMOTIONS GET RAGHU’S NOD Health minister Dr Raghu Sharma approved the pending promotions of 477 doctors. He approved the DACP process required for promotion after disposing of many matters related to DACP of doctors. The doctors had been demanding DACP. He gave instructions for remaining cases, still due for DACP.

Raje gets grand welcome on return to Jaipur Aishwary Pradhan Jaipur: Former CM Vasundhara raje returned to the city for the first time after being re-appointed the National Vice President of BJP. She was ceremoniously welcomed by the BJYM office bearers and workers at her 13, civil lines residence while congrat-

ulating her on the re-appointment. Raje had been on Delhi visit for last few days.

Former minister Yunus Khan also returned to the city after his Delhi visit on Monday. Khan had been in Delhi to celebrate his son’s birthday along with his family. Yunus Khan came along with the former CM.

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has decided to provide 10 kg of wheat per person and one kg of pulses per family free of cost to the 4 lakh 14 thousand needy families facing economic crisis due to Covid-19 pandemic. Gehlot has approved a proposal to provide Rs 37.74 crore from the Chief Minister’s Assistance Fund in this regard.

It is noteworthy that the Chief Minister had given instructions to provide food security

to such destitute and needy people who are facing livelihood crisis and who need food security due to Corona pandemic and are deprived of previous survey due to any reasons.

On this instruction of the Chief Minister, over 15 lakh people of 4 lakh 14 thousand 303 families registered in the re-survey conducted during July 22 to August 15 through the Food and Civil Supplies Department.

Meanwhile, CM Gehlot has also approved the proposal to allocate 120 bighas of land on

token money for the establishment of additional Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Pali district.

Gehlot has given approval to allot 82.18 bighas of land in Raipur village and 37.02 bighas in Lucky Talab village for establishment of this center affiliated to Agricultural University, Jodhpur. With the decision of the CM, additional Krishi Vigyan Kendra will be established in Pali district, through which farmers of this region will be able to adopt modern and beneficial farming techniques.

Gehlot to review ACB today!

Naveen Sharma Jaipur: A day before retirement of DG (ACB) Dr Alok Tripathi, the Chief Minister will be holding a review meeting of the performance of ACB at his 8 Civil Lines residence this noon, in the presence of Chief Secretary Rajeeva Swarup, Principal secretary (Home) Abhay Kumar and DG ACB Dr. Alok Tripathi himself.

Looking to a outstanding performance of Dr Tripathi during his more than

CM Ashok Gehlot

Dr Alok Tripathi

four year long tenure, a generous and motivating Gehlot is likely to publicly appreciate the performance of Dr Tripathi to implement the chief minister’s anti

corruption agenda.

After CM’s VC, Dr Tripathi is likely to address a state level ACB review of the entire field staff posted at district and divisional headquarters.

Civil movement can stop Corona spread, says Chief Minister First India Bureau Jaipur: Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was the harbinger of several civilian movements started for the betterment of the people. It would thus be prudent that, yet again when the safety of people is on the line due to Corona, a mass movement is started to protect the people of Corona virus from infecting themselves and

others. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has directed that in Rajasthan, the mass movement to sensitize people on health protocols will begin on October 2,birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, a message will be given to the common people to follow the rule of wearing masks, keeping proper distance and avoiding crowded areas.

Gehlot took this decision at a high level meeting at the CMR on Monday.

“Department of Local Self Government will be the nodal department of this awareness campaign, but it includes the departments of Medical and Health, Education, Youth Affairs, Police, MP, MLAs etc. as well as youth, volunteers The movement will be conducted in Gandhian way,” Gehlot said.

CM inaugurates RHB’s ‘Apni Shop-Apna Vyapar’; ‘AIS Residency’ launched 

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1681 shops and plots will be available for sale in 13 cities of the state

CM LAUDS RHB COMMISSIONER ARORA

For Raj cadre IAS, IPS and IFS officers, RHB’s AIS Residency to be constructed in Sector-17 of Pratap Nagar, Jaipur

Abhishek Srivastav/ Shivendra Pramar Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday inaugurated Rajasthan Housing Board’s (RHB) namely ‘Apni Shop-Apna Vyapar’ through video conferencing from his residence while the RHB

launched its ambitious ‘AIS Residency for All India Service Officers’ as well.

Giving information about these schemes, RHB Commissioner Pawan Arora said that in the wake of Corona pandemic, the employment of the people was snatched, people have

CM Ashok Gehlot, Shanti Dhariwal, Govind Singh Dotasara, Mahesh Joshi, Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Rajeeva Swarup, Bhaskar A Sawant, Pawan Arora, Kuldeep Ranka, Gaurav Goyal, during the inaugration of RHB’s ‘Apni Shop-Apna Vyapar’ scheme.

been laid off and the salaries of the people who are doing jobs are being cut. “At a time when there is a big crisis of employment, RHB has launched ‘Apni ShopApna Vyapar’ scheme to promote self-employ-

ment.

Under this scheme, 1681 shops and commercial plots will be available for sale in 13 cities of the state. If someone starts their business there, their income will start from day one,” Arora said.

The minimum selling price of these shops starts from only Rs 2.88 lakh.

Arora informed that the new housing scheme ‘AIS Residency’ has been started in Pratap Nagar Sector 17 for All India

Service Officers.

“For the officers of All India Services, self-funded housing scheme has been brought by the state government taking commendable steps. The scheme will be developed in Pratap Nagar

Sector 17 of Jaipur which is near NRI Colony and is a well developed area,” Arora said, further adding, “192 multi-storey flats will be built under this scheme

and the built-up area of a flat will be 3,211 sq ft.

The flat will be 3 BHK, with a drawing room and a servant room. The estimated cost of a flat will be around Rs 91.58 lakh.”

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Winters are coming and we hope that the Corona pandemic will slow down by the end of the year and we can think of a vacation amid the mountains, in preparation...

City First drifts down the slope of songs shot amid the snow-clad mountains!

remember my first visit to a snow-clad mountain in Jammu Kashmir, it was somewhere in Gulmarg and I was barely 12 years when I touch upon a few that remain insisted on tumbling my all-time favourites. down the snowy hill screaming Shammi Kapoor going YAHOO YAHOO! The mountains have is naturally an all-time favourite always attracted our movie pro- with Kapoor bringing his sheer ducers and many a hummable physical energy to the song ably song has been shot amid the joined by the petite Saira Banu. pristine white snow as a back- Tujhe Dekha Tujhe Chaha is a drop for the hot romance of the song I liked because of Vijyanthicouple to date. There are many mala she looked beautiful in the ‘snowy songs’, today we will saree, Uttam Kumar does his bit and I liked it that she dresses war mly for like Rajshree when Shammi sings Meri mohabbat Jawan Rahegi, in a much softer romantic mood than Yahoo!

Gun Guna Rahein Hain Bhanvrein with Rajesh Khanna and Shar mila Tagore is another most hummable song, with Rafi and Asha with S D Buralon g

man and Anand Bakshi- things cant better and Khanna was at his nuance best. Though frankly, in a lovely chiffon saree Shar mila looked a tad underdressed! I adored the flowers in Palkon Ke Peeche Se Kya Tumne Keh Dala Ahain with Shar mila and Rajendra Kumar which ends among snowy slopes.

I was always rather amazed, as a child that the heroines did not feel the cold prancing about in sarees/westerns without the merest hint of a woollen clothing but with age came the wisdom of the saleability of the female form and hushed my queries.

Ye Kahan Aa Gay e Hum smoulders with reel and real -life chem istry as we move thro ugh snow, tulip s,

lakes and different rich locales but one has eyes only for Amitabh and Rekha.

Zara Sa Jhoom Lun Mein is cute. I loved the inebriated Kajol jumping in the snow and running helter-skelter, trying to smooch Shahrukh. The Khan aces his romantic look with Aishwarya in Humko Hamin Se Chura Lo but there is something about him Gerua that is unforgettable. Maybe it’s his chemistry with Kajol, the mind-bo ggling colours or locales of the song and then a lot of credit goes to Arijit. In recent years, nobody does romantic songs quite like Arijit. Whatever, Gerua does it right!

Ishq Wala Love stays with me for the bare tree with pink flowers and a boat full of sunflowers with Alia Bhatt amid the snowflakes.

Get YOUR song ready and come winters, let’s hope corona eases off and we get a chance to tumble down a snowy slope shouting YAHOO!

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AAA Playing Important Role During

COVID-19 IN RURAL AREAS

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CM Ashok Gehlot

that taking precautions and being cautious is the only treatment for corona until the vaccine comes.

Initially, the corona was limited to the cities but has now spread even to villages. The ‘AAA’ (ASHA, AWW and ANM) together are working hard to make people aware in rural areas about this coronavirus and trying their best to control the increasing cases.

The AAAs are continuously asking the people to wear masks, maintain a social distance of six feet, frequently wash hands

FA CE OF TH ED AY

he Frontline Health Workers (FLWs) namely Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), Anganwadi Workers (AWW) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) of the health department are playing important role in the ongoing corona pandemic in Rajasthan. The FLWs are the backbone of an efficient rural health system. The role of ‘AAA’ (ASHA, AWW and ANM) to complement each other increases, especially in a crisis like COVID-19.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had interacted with the frontline workers and boosted their morale.

He asked them to make aware the people in rural areas about the corona pandemic.

Similarly, Health Minister Dr Raghu Sharma too mentioned that the frontline workers are the spinal cord of the health system and they should work with commitment and dedication.

It has been clearly told by the State government

with soaps, not to crowd and move out of the house only if it is important.

The work of ASHAs started in March this year after getting the first case in Jaipur. These ASHAs played an important role in informing people about how the coronavirus spreads, precautions to be taken and measures to control it. The contribution of AAAs played a major role in disseminating the corona prevention message across the State especially during the outbreak in Bhilwara and Ramganj

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area in Jaipur. Amid the corona pandemic, the frontline workers continued their routine work too.

Even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the commitment of the Government of Rajasthan to ensure health for all of its people and not only just COVID-19 infected cases is commendable. The vision of health for all, especially for rural communities amid the current pandemic, can only be achieved through a collaborative effort – within the government departments, be-

women and adolescents, receive adequate information and services at the village level and are prepared for health emergencies.

Strong and effective implementation of convergence strategy would make the organic partnership of FLWs a more strategic and planned effort in the form of an institutionalised ‘AAA Platform’ that can bring about huge and positive transformation in the health scenario of the state and improve rural lives.

The Rajasthan government is committed to ‘Right to Health’ to ensure health services to everyone in the state. The government has also launched ‘Nirogi Rajasthan’ program under its commitment. The operationalization of AAA convergence platform will not only help improve the quality of rural health care by ensuring better service delivery at the grass roots level; it would effectively reduce maternal and child mortality, morbidity and undernutrition and build the foundation for a healthy and economically productive population in the state.

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TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

You will cater to the needs of your family in your best capacity and thats all matters in the end. Buying a new vehicle for commercial purpose is on the cards of some to expand your business which is doing really well right now. Someone’s guidance can change your ideologies.

Your spouse treats you like a king or a queen and you have nothing to complain about. There could be delays in your immigration for sure but it isn’t a long lost cause so do not search for reasons to feel sad. An idea can change your life and you knows it very well so get going.

You will exchange warm wishes with your old friends today. Its the time to focus on improving yourself rather questioning anyone. If you wish to mend relationships then people are just a call away, its your ego that guides you otherwise. You may somehow win something.

Some of you may desperately want to move out of the house or the city for the further education but may get stuck for some more time because of coronavirus. All the worries on family front will disappear if you decide to sit together and have discussions.

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LIBRA

SCORPIO

You will try your hand in new business venture and you will attract a good investor as well but be aware of your own devilish thoughts.

You really miss being around your lover as the current situation has inflicted fear in everyone’s heart. You will feel rejuvenated from work.

You can rely on your parents for career advice but in the end you must decide what is right for you. You may emotionally feel quite vulnerable today and may also decide to keep a distance fro anyone but thats not the way. You are a person of values and virtues.

You have good social networking that will help you a lot in coming time as far as your business endeavour are concerned . You will relive your childhood days by getting in touch with all your relatives via video call or something. You will have lots of achievements today.

You will have your good speed and efficient working skills by your side while dealing with a tough project but at the same time the only hindrance could be the pandemic situation so don’t over stress because of performance pressure. A shift in diet and you’ll see miracle.

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You can expect a visible raise in salary and you can also expect some promotion in form of a change in office.

Please make sure to tell you lover today how much you love him/her and that what he/she really means to you.

Don’t try to prove anything to anyone but yourself.

You will succeed in impressing your lady with your smartness but you must also work on your sense expressions. Be a good friend and listen carefully sometimes thats all someone needs, someone who can listen without judging and you be that one today.

You are in desperate need of a reunion with your long lost family members but Corona situation is a huge barrier. You must take in consideration the location, purpose of site and price before buying a a property and also what the purpose. Homemakers will be in mood to save.

You better half will be hundred percent supportive for your business but could be helpless in some matters which are beyond his/her capacity to manage.

You may need care and love from your lover but you don’t express it.

Avoid brining your ego in office.

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tween government and private sector including non-government organisations, and most importantly between the government and people themselves.

Convergence plays a significant role in any programme that requires increasing the coverage, as no program or department has enough resources to cover and reach the last mile.

Convergence is not a new concept and has always been part and parcel of most of the programs in India such as the Village

Health and Nutrition Day (VHND), Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), Community Action for Health (CAH) as well as the more recent Mission Parivar Vikas (MPV) and Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK). The value of convergence has long been recognised and has been included as part of the government’s policies.

There are about more than 51 thousand ASHAs, more than 62 thousand AWW and over 16 thousand ANMs in Rajasthan. Each of them has a distinct role – while the ASHA mobilises the community to participate in healthcare programmes, the AWW is responsible for nutrition and health monitoring of young children and their mothers, and the ANM provides basic diagnosis, treatment or referral. Each of the FLWs knows their village, its families, their individual health issues and needs.

The AAAs are seen as a part of a village-based health and nutrition team that supports each other to ensure that the community, especially children,

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LATA DIDI

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eteran singer Asha Bhosle on Monday travelled down the memory lane as she extended birthday greetings to her sister and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar as she turned 91. Asha Bhosle took to Twitter and posted a monochrome picture from her childhood featuring herself, Lata Mangeshkar, and their other two sisters Meena Khadikar and Usha Mangeshkar. “Birthday Greetings to Lata Didi who is 91 today.

Lata Mangeshkar Remembering our childhood days thru this picture where Didi can be seen seated left and Meena Tai and I are seen standing behind her,” she tweeted along with the picture. Wishes poured in from all the corners for the Bharat Ratna award-winning singer earlier in the day with fans as well as Bollywood celebrities flooding the social media with congratulatory wishes for her. —ANI

WELCOMING A LITTLE MUNCHKIN

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angana Ranaut on Monday took to Twitter to pay tribute to Bhagat Singh on the 113th birthday anniversary of the revolutionary freedom fighter. Alongside the photo of Bhagat Singh,

who played an instrumental role in India’s freedom movement, Kangana wrote, “Mera Rang de Basanti Chola O mera Rang De Basanti Chola... #BhagatSingh…”

That said, a few days back, Anushka Sharma expressed a sense of disappointment

over legendary cricketerturned commentator Sunil Gavaskar and his recent remarks.

Later, Kangana Ranaut criticized Gavaskar, however, she took a sly dig at Anushka Sharma, for indulging in ‘selective feminism’. Kangana Ranaut wrote on Twitter, “#Anushka remained quiet when I was threatened and called Haramkhor but today the same misogyny coming to bite her, I condemn the fact that she was dragged in to cricket by #SunilGavaskar but selective feminism is equally uncool …”

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or Game of Thrones fans, 2020 feels like a memorable year with regard to the cast’s personal lives. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson announced he has welcomed his firstborn with Kelsey Henson. The actor, who played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane, announced that he and Kalsey have welcomed a son.

Björnsson took to Instagram and revealed that the little munchkin arrived on Saturday, 26 September. Sharing photos on the platform, Björnsson Hafpor Julius with recounted the events that Kelsey Henson unfolded to his son’s arrival.

“After an extremely hard 2 hours and 19 mins of pushing our healthy, strong, beautiful boy arrived weighing 3530 grams, 52 cm long,” he wrote before adding, “To finish the most beautiful, awe inspiring labour was the most wonderful phone call to my daughter to introduce her to her new little brother.”

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few months back, it was revealed that Joquin Pheonix and Rooney Mara were expecting their first child and that the Carol star was already six months pregnant at the time. Now, for some amazing news, the couple, who got engaged in May 2019, reportedly welcomed their first child last month.

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Moreover, we also have a baby name which is an emotional dedication to a beloved Phoenix family member.

The happy news was confirmed by Gunda director Victor Kossakovsky at the 2020 Zurich Film Festival screening of his film for which Joaquin is the executive producer.

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THE SPECIAL LOGO Joquin Pheonix and Rooney Mara

iddhima Kapoor Sahni showered love over her younger brother and Bollywood’s heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor on early Monday as he ringed into his 38th birthday.

Riddhima took to Instagram to post a special birthday collage of her baby brother and penned down a short yet sweet birthday wish for the ‘Rockstar’ actor. The collage featured an array of pictures capturing moments between the brothersister duo.

It also featured a picture of Ranbir Kapoor with his late father and legendary actor Rishi Kapoor. “Happiest bday AWESOMENESS! Love you so much #mybabybrother #38andfab,” she wrote in the caption.

Riddhima also posted few pictures from the Birthday eve celebration of her brother on her Instagram stories.

—ANI Ranbir Kapoor

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ditya Chopra on Sunday unveiled a new, special logo of Yash Raj Films that marks the starting of the big 50 year celebrations of the country’s biggest production house. The new logo captures the glorious journey of YRF and the country’s first and only integrated studio. The legacy company, in the nostalgic logo, captures the history of YRF that has worked with the biggest superstars of the last 50 years and entertained audiences with the biggest blockAditya Chopra busters in the history of Indian cinema. Aditya Chopra revealed the special logo today, the 88th birth anniversary of his iconic father, late Yash Chopra.

—ANI Sophie Turner

o p h i e Turner had her pregnancy under the wraps.

While sources had confirmed that she and Joe Jonas are preparing to welcome their firstborn, the couple chose to keep the news away from their social media platforms.

While paparazzi spotted the Game of Thrones alum stepping out, sporting the pregnancy glow and flaunting her baby bump, the duo was

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tight-lipped about the experience and share no photos from Sophie’s pregnancy. They made no social media post

about welcoming Willa, their daughter, either.

However, it all changed as the actress posted a bunch of pho-

tos from her pregnancy.

Sophie shared three photos, flaunting her baby bump, snapped by the Jonas Brothers crooner. In the first photo, the X-Men: Dark Pheonix star was seen soaking up the sun while she stood in the pool with the couple’s pooch. The second photo shows the actress sporting a night suit while she cradles the baby bump and Joe has his hand on the bump. The photo also gives us a closer look at her wedding ring.

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Jagdeesh Chandra with the Editor of Lokmat, Rajendra Singh and Rashi Rathore during a courtesy visit at his residence on Monday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Rajesh Mangal ExState Convenor BJP CA Cell Rajasthan had his birthday on 28 September, Monday. Rajesh Mangal is presently at Patna totally occupied with the preparations for Bihar elections. He was expected to reach Jaipur on Monday to be with his family, which stays in Jaipur, on his birthday but could not make it as he was busy with work at Patna. We wish him all the best!

DURING THE DAY!

GUJARAT: The driver and the conductor of Rajasthan Roadways bus were seen at the top of their parked bus while watching the news of students agitations on filling up 1167 general category posts by the Supreme Court on Monday at Dungarpur road.

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GUJARAT: Every year the family of Gurmut Singh and Kashmir Singh decorates the outer part of their shop to celebrate the birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh.

Even this time they uniquely celebrated the 113th Birth Anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Isanpur in Ahmedabad on Monday. —PHOTO BY HANIF SINDHI

arlier this year, a group of 6 highschoolers - Arnav Ghatiwala, Anaya Gupta, Navya Sharma, Mihika Jain, Drishti Agarwal, and Saarthak Chaturvedi - from the organisation ‘Do Mutthi Ka Dum’ set out to mitigate the problem of open-defecation that plagues so many in their home state of Rajasthan. On their way to school each day, which is situated on the outskirts of the city and deep in the rural area, these 6 students observed something rather unsettling: everyone from young boys and girls to elderly men and women resorted to open defecation due to poverty.

Stirred by this fact, these students devoted themselves to uncovering the extent of this problem.

During their investigation, they stumbled upon Gayatri Gurjar from Pali Village. Bruised feet and worn down clothes, yet a smile that radiated sunshine, every aspect of her’s touched them. They were

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Do Mutthi Ka Dum Team ‘Do Mutthi Ka Dum’ with the villagers

soon slammed with the biggest challenge faced by the women - walking miles

into the farms to be able to defecate. This practice was dangerous, unhealthy, and simply agonizing. A three-hour walk through the village made them realise that it wasn’t just her, but 1000 other women and children who engaged in open-defecation in Pali. Thus began their crusade to end open defecation in Pali.

These students had a

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webinar on ‘Know Your Urinary Health, Know Your Renal Robustness’ was organised on Sunday by Department of Science and Technology, Government of Rajasthan in collaboration with IAS Literary Society, Rajasthan and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, where Head Urology-Andrology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, Dr Sanjay Pandey outlined the various aspects of urinary health, kidney stones, genderspecific renal diseases as well as busting some common myths related to urinary and kidney health. Held as a part of YASH (Year of Awareness on Science and Health), 2020

Dialogue Series, the session was moderated by Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Mugdha Sinha.

The webinar began with Dr Pandey explaining the urinary system and the functions of its various organs. He said that urine is an important marker of overall health and well being.

Kidneys perform extremely important functions for the body like keeping bones healthy, removing waste products, making red blood cells, keeping blood pressure under control, among others.

Dr Pandey also spoke problems such as Stress Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis among women and enlargement of prostate gland among men. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

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RAJASTHAN: On the occasion of the death anniversary of Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Khan Dagar, an online programme ‘Dhrupad Sandhya’ was organised on Monday on the JKK Facebook page. The programme was organised under the joint aegis of the Department of Art and Culture, Rajasthan, Jawahar Kala Kendra and the Ustad Immamuddin Khan Dagar Indian Music Art & Culture Society (The Dagar Archives), Jaipur.

about the importance of using a toilet, the young changemakers managed to do it all. Today because of them, 80 toilets have already been built in Palimaking it completely open defecation free - and more than 500 individuals have been impacted in the village. They have also continued their work in a nearby village, with the same mission in mind. nehal.nayar@firstindia.co.in

A fabulous photoshoot took place by Faspro Fashion Academy with all the COVID-19 precautions stated by the government.

The concept of the shoot was designed by Ravi Sharma and Shaad Akhter, in which the outfits collection by Designer Upasana made the shoot even more interesting.

Director Faspro fashion academy, Mukesh Saini shared that no matter how slow things come back to the normal, with the team efforts, we can surely put some pace into the fashion industry.

RIFF 2021 Update CITY FIRST

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he 7th edition of the Rajasthan Inter national Film Festival (RIFF 2021) initiated by RIFF FILM CLUB and accredited by Federation of Film Societies of India, which was scheduled to be held from 20 to 24 January 2021 has been postponed to 20 to 24 Febru-

ary 2021 and will be held in a hybrid format with the Theme- Music in Cinema.

The Festival Director of Rajasthan International Film Festival, Somendra Harsh said that the decision to postpone RIFF is taken keeping in mind the COVID-19 situation. “It has also been decided to hold the festival from 20 to 24 February 2021.

HAPPY B’DAY!

IPS Shankar Dutt Sharma celebrated his birthday on 28 September, Monday.

We wish him all the best!

HITTING A CENTURY

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ubhadra Kumar Patni, known as ‘Laat Sahab’, has completed 100 years today. He has been active in Jaipur public life for the last 75 years. His allopathy medicine shop Standard Pharmacy in Johri Bazar, established in 1942, is still serving the people even after 78 years. Till the last year, even after attaining the age of 99 years, Laat Sahab used to regularly come to his shop though now he prefers to spend his time gardening.

Laat Sahab has the honour of being the first pharmacy graduate of the country. It was in 1937 that Banaras Hindu University started a 3-year Bachelor of Pharmacy course for the first time. Only 24 students along with Laat Saab were selected through an entrance test nation-

clear goal: they wanted to provide a toilet to every household in Pali and were dedicated to using their skills and resources to make this dream come true. Thus, over the course of only 14 days, they raised over 36 lakh Rupees or $50,000 through crowdfunding. From hiring contractors and monitoring construction to educating the villagers

A STEP AHEAD!

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GUJARAT: The students of Tamil Higher Secondary School of Khokhra uniquely protested and were seen studying inside Gujarat’s secondary and higher secondary campus as a part of their protest to get back at their school as DEO cancelled the school recognition at Gandhinagar on Monday.

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ally and among the two who finally managed to graduate.

He took a loan of 2500 rupees from his father Kapurchand Patni and established an allopathy medicine shop in Jaipur’s biggest and most prestigious market Johri Bazar by the name of Standard Pharmacy. It was

the largest shop in the market at the time, an era when only a few companies used to manufacture allopathic drugs. The medicines dispensed by Standard Pharmacy were the panacea for many of the people of Jaipur. Laat Sahab was fondly called ‘Doctor Sahab’ by most of the people then.

Laat Sahab never took Standard Pharmacy as a mere workplace but regarded it as a temple. He attended his medicine shop everyday right from the morning to the evening with every medicine dispensed under his own supervision. This was the reason that he earned the unflinching trust and the respect of the peo-

ple of Jaipur.

His childhood friends Mohanlal Soni, Kapoorchand Pandya, BL Ajmera, BL Chhabra and Sohan Lal Sogani came to his shop for years every day and chatted for long hours. With time and destiny today Laat Sahab is the only surviving member of that group.

He has lived a disciplined life while never compromising on his principles. Laat Sahab had a fancy for pans and his guests enjoy his handmade paans. Laat Sahab dispensed medicines throughout his life to others but it would have been a rare occasion that he himself had to take.