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LOVE JIHAD

YOGI’S MASTERSTROKE FOR 2022!

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mastermind strategist Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Aditya Nath Yogi has very smartly and timely set “Love Jihad” as one of his most strategic plans for 2022 Assembly polls by making Love Jihad cases as non-cognizable criminal offence with five years imprisonment. Yogi has stolen the show from the opposition parties, including the Congress, which have been caught unaware of Yogi’s this tactical move. Except Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, no other Congress leader across the country and even Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow have been able to work out a wellthought plan and strategy to suitably respond to Yogi’s controversial Love Jihad offensive. According to sources, Yogi’s two mentors Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are also curiously watching their UP nominee Yogi’s “2022 game plan”. Political observers are of the view that after Ram Mandir movement, Love Jihad may turn to be an another emotionally and politically super hit story of the Saffron party in Yogi led Uttar Pradesh. Surprisingly, with no administrative background, this Ghorakhpur “Monk”, mainly assisted by his two principal aides Avinash Awasthi and Navneet Sehgal, is proving to be a tough Administrator and also one of the most popular leader even outside UP, after Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Now, Yogi’s Love Jihad mission may bring some more popularity and laurels to his political career.

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LAW TO CHECK CYBERCRIME OR TAME JOURNALISTS?

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erala government’s new law giving teeth to the police to check misuse of social media has given rise to fears that the state envisaged curtailing freedom of expression. Allaying the fears the government maintained that the law was intended to ostensibly prevent cybercrime against women and children. The law added to the Police Act as Section 118-A empowers the police to suo motu register a case against an accused and arrest him. It provides for either a fine of Rs 10000 or five-year imprisonment or both. It is the wording of the Kerala Police Act Amendment Ordinance signed by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan that has raised the hackles of opposition parties and experts who were apprehensive of its misuse.

The law stipulates punishment for those who produce, publish, or disseminate content through any means of communication with an intention to intimidate, insult, or defame any person through social media. Chief Minister Vijayan Pinarayi said that the law was formulated to check abuse of social media to tarnish the image of individuals. The government also contended that the law was introduced as it had no legal option to deal with cybercrime after the Supreme Court repealed Section 66-A of the IT Act and Section 118-D of the Kerala Police Act which curtailed freedom of expression.

On the face of it, even the new law has ample scope for misuse at a time when the Chief Minister’s Office itself is under a cloud but as political leaders and bureaucrats become increasingly intolerant of negative publicity, targeting journos has become the norm.

PROTESTS IN FRANCE OVER LAW TO PROTECT COPS

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assive protests have been staged in France against a controversial security law that will make the dissemination of images of police officers “that might harm” their “physical or mental integrity”. Those found guilty could be sentenced to a year’s imprisonment or a fine of up to 45,000 euros. Protesters, who included journalists, human rights groups, Reporters Without Borders, and Amnesty International (France), claim that the law will hinder journalists and rights activists from reporting police brutality. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin told a press conference that journalists covering protests and demonstrations should give prior information to authorities to “avoid confusion” in case police resort to force.

France has witnessed a season of protests over police brutality and racism. Activists accused the police of allegedly killing a delivery driver in Paris after putting him in a chokehold.

CEO’S PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR COMPANY’S GROWTH BHAVESH UPADHYAY BUSINESS/ HR EXPERT

T At present, the Indian companies require to peek outside of the clutter of the old generation’s thinking and adopt professional management.

The contribution of small scale industries to the Indian economy is more than 75 percent.

Professional management is required here in small scale industries to develop them at 2x speed and to achieve new peaks. In small and medium scale industries, the role of the CEO is in the same hands as the owner

oday, the Indian economy is considered to be one of the stable economies of the world. After covid, from since last three months, the Indian industry is stalking and growing at superfast speed. As a result of “Vocal for local “ and “make in India”, a government of India initiative, the economy is on the race to establish new peaks and making big bucks. Indian companies are conquering many foreign companies across the globe. Entrepreneurs of India are now manufacturing small kinds of stuff like pins to large military outfit requirements in India itself. The world’s renowned American company is also going to produce Medium-range Fighter aircraft in India. There are many similar instances where Indian entrepreneurs are waiting for a new wait.

At present, the Indian companies require to peek outside of the clutter of the old generation’s thinking and adopt professional management. The contribution of small scale industries to the Indian economy is more than 75 percent. Professional management is required here in small scale industries to develop them at 2x speed and to achieve new peaks. In small and medium scale industries, the role of the CEO is in the same hands as the owner. In such cases, the company’s future is governed by the promotors of the company.

But now it is high time, small industries need to hire a CEO in the true sense. It is time for the CEO to take responsibility and anticipate the result. For this, the promoters of industries have to upgrade their thinking with new professional clothes. If a promoter wants to achieve new peaks and goals, he needs to serve as CEO or appoint a new business head, to make it more professional and optimistic. The future of the company and its working atmosphere depends upon the

attitude of its higher authority.

At present, the promoters are running the company on the things that they like and think is appropriate. Many a time professionals working in the company are very intelligently gifted, but they do not own their intellect, instead, they do agree with the owners in their decision about the firm, and ultimately company suffers.

The time has come for the CEO or promoter to perform extraordinarily as the professionals in the large scale industries do. As professionals are evaluated and appraised every year, CEOs or promoters also need to be evaluated professionally as well. If the company owner is acting as the CEO of the company, he has to make policies to evaluate his own performance. Depending on the growth and profits given by the promoters of the company, the company’s CEO has to give a salaried increase or even a dividend.

Last year, a prominent venture capitalist organization in India surveyed how the performance of the CEO could improve the performance of the company. Nearly 800 companies were taken into consideration for the survey. The results were very interesting. When

It is to be said that, in India more than 75% of business houses are based on smallscale industries, the main performance index of the company is proportional to the performance, thinking, and decision of its CEO

asked about the growth of the company credit was given into the owner’s account, while Dgrowth was reasoned to be changed in the market and called the weak ability of workers. Some of the CEOs also said that our segment has very tough competition due to which our company’s performance has been stalled. Less than 1% of the CEO or promoter acknowledged that some of their

America must mend many fences on trade

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ntil 2016, global leadership was a hallmark of American greatness. The United States was at the forefront of establishing and supporting the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, and much else. America was exceptional in that, despite its stature at the end of World War II, it chose to build a world order through multilateralism and global institutions, rather than pursuing reparations and unilateralism.

It is almost impossible to comprehend how much damage Donald Trump’s presidency has done to America’s global standing these past four years. From the start, his administration sought to reverse longstanding policies that had

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been embraced by Republicans and Democrats alike.

Preferring unilateralism, Trump abandoned the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and demanded a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the USKorea Free Trade Agreement, and other accords.

He slapped tariffs on imported steel and aluminum under the pretext of “national security,” in violation of the spirit, if not the letter, of international trade law under the WTO. These decisions – and Trump’s behavior more generally – quickly eroded the confidence that other countries had previously placed in US leadership and “soft power.” The US, suddenly, could no longer be trusted to honor its commitments.

While multilateralism

cannot guarantee the US complete fulfillment of its objectives, it certainly can achieve more than bilateral deal making of the kind Trump has pursued. With 4.25% of the world’s population and accounting for 15.2% of its GDP, the US is

nowhere near large enough to impose its will on the rest of the world. Rather, US influence is most enhanced when it is deployed in concert with others. Nowhere is this truer than on the issue of trade.

Consider Trump’s “trade

war” with China, which has utterly failed to meet its stated objectives. The bilateral trade deficit with China has grown, and US exports to China are falling well below the target level implied in the “phase one” agreement the two countries signed in January. Issues such as intellectualproperty rights and e-commerce remain unaddressed. Perhaps even worse, demanding that China set quantitative targets for purchases of US exports has only increased the extent to which the Chinese state must intervene in its economy.

These failures do not come as a surprise. Tariffs cannot be expected to reduce a bilateral trade deficit, and bilateral measures are usually offset by thirdparty actions anyway. For example, in 2019, US im-

ports from Vietnam rose sharply as its imports from China declined. And there have been numerous complaints about Chinese exports to the US being routed through other countries to hide their origin.

The Trump administration’s one-on-one deal making has failed for a simple and obvious reason: we live in a multicountry world. Tariffs and other discriminatory measures levied against one country will simply create an opening for other countries to fill.

Ignoring this reality leads to serious difficulties. For example, one of Trump’s first official acts was to ditch the TPP, which would have established a free-trade area among 12 Pacific Rim countries, notably excluding China.

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decisions went against the interest of the company and ultimately the company suffered.

In this survey over 80% of the employees said that the company can grow more, and you’ll be surprised to know that more than 70% of employees said that they are not happy with the working methods and decisions of the promoter and if they’ll get a chance, they’d happily leave the company.

It is to be said that, in India more than 75% of business houses are based on small-scale industries, the main performance index of the company is proportional to the performance, thinking, and decision of its CEO. In the present scenario, there is no criterion for the valuation CEO. Promotors even do not even believe that they should be evaluated. Employees are evaluated at least once a year, similarly, the CEO should also be evaluated every year. CEOs can take or dip the performance company. Therefore, their performance evaluation should be given more importance than that of evaluating employees. Because one good employee will serve the company at tide period, others will support the firm at ebbs, but CEO have to take the company at both (tides and ebbs).

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WINTER COMES

KNOCKING! It is that time of the year again, when tourists leave the comfort of their homes to spend time in the beautiful mountains and valleys. Lahaul, being the latest addition sees the arrival of tourists at the north portal of the Atal tunnel as it received fresh snowfall on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI

Need to fight climate change in a holistic way: Modi at G20 New Delhi/Riyadh: Climate change must be fought not in silos but in an integrated, comprehensive and holistic way, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a G20 event on Sunday and asserted that the entire world can progress faster if there is greater support of technology and finance to developing nations.

Addressing the G-20 summit side event— ‘Safeguarding the Planet: The Circular Carbon Economy Approach’— Modi said India is not only meeting its Paris Agreement targets, but also exceeding them.

“Inspired by our traditional ethos of living in harmony with the environment, and the commitment of my government, India has adopted low-carbon and climate-resilient development practices,” he said. The entire world can progress faster if there is greater support of technology and finance to the developing

PM Narendra Modi addresses during the G20 Summit via video conferencing in New Delhi on Sunday.

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world, the prime minister asserted.

“For humanity to prosper, every single individual must prosper.

Rather than seeing labour as a factor of production alone, the focus must be on the human dignity of every worker,” Modi said.

Such an approach would be the best guarantee for safeguarding the planet, he said.

Modi said that in times of COVID-19

when everyone is focused on saving citizens and economies from the effects of the global pandemic, it is equally important to keep focus on fighting climate change.

“Climate change must be fought not in silos but in an integrated, comprehensive and holistic way,” he said and highlighted that India is not only meeting its Paris Agreement targets, but also exceeding them.

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New Delhi: BJP president J P Nadda will embark on a 120-day nationwide tour to tone up the party’s formidable organisational machinary with an eye on the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, as the saffron dispensation looks to focus on regions where it did not fare well in the last general election.

BJP general secretary Arun Singh told reporters that Nadda will begin his travel from the first week of December and Uttarakhand will be the first state on his itinerary.

December 5 is the likely date for the beginning of his tour.

Singh said the BJP president will visit every state, hold virtual meetings with heads of all booth units, the smallest organisational entity in the party, and meet every MP and MLA of the organisation besides its senior leaders, including district chiefs, in each state.

Nadda will visit some booths to interact with ground workers, he added.

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No rebellion in Cong, looking for reforms, says Ghulam Nabi Azad New Delhi: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday categorically denied that there is rebellion in the party. Azad, however, added that some leaders are looking for reforms, which will ultimately help in revitalizing the party.

“There is no rebellion in Congres party, we are looking for reform. Rebellion means replacing someone. There is no other candidate for the post of party president.

This is not a rebellion.

This is for reforms. We are the ones who believe in directing what is necessary (for the betterment of the party),”

Azad told ANI. On being asked if Congress is going through an existential crisis as it contested on 70 seats in recently

Pak targets villages, forward posts along IB, LoC in J-K Jammu: Pakistani troops targeted forward posts and villages along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua and Rajouri district, drawing retaliation from Indian troops, officials said on Sunday.

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TUNNEL SUSPECTED TO BE USED BY TERRORISTS DETECTED IN J-K Jammu: A 150-metre long underground tunnel suspected to be used by terrorists for infiltration was detected by the BSF at the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba sector on Sunday, DGP Dilbag Singh said. Singh, who along with BSF IG, Jammu frontier, NS Jamwal, and IG Jammu range, Mukesh Singh inspected the scene, said the tunnel was unearthed following investigation into the recent encounter near Nagrota on the JammuSrinagar National Highway. Cops shared some vital inputs found from encounter scene with BSF which after hectic efforts, managed to find the tunnel.

Har Ghar Nal Yojna to benefit rural UP

CM YOGI WISHES MULAYAM SINGH YADAV ON BIRTHDAY —FILE PHOTO

`5,555.38 cr scheme aims to provide water to 41 lakh villagers in Sonbhadra and Mirzapur districts

CM Yogi Adityanath greets SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav on his 81st birthday as Shivpal Singh Yadav looks on.

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Vindhyachal region has been thirsty for quite some time now. The scarcity and connectivity of the water supplies was in shambles for years here. Such was the situation in the region that water scarcity forced many people to migrate from here.

ttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday wished Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav on his 81st birthday. “Heartiest wishes to Mulayam Singh Yadav jee on his birthday. I pray to Lord Ram for your good health and long life,” said the chief minister in a tweet in Hindi. Mulayam Singh’s younger brother and Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party president Shivpal Yadav too greeted the socialist veteran while also seeking inspiration from the politics of sensitivity of his elder brother. “Wishes to our source of inspiration and the person who did politics of sensitivity. May you live long, remain healthy and give direction to the country and society,” said Shivpal Yadav in a tweet n Hindi.

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However, with the collaboration of the Central and State governments, the region would soon see the picture change.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath launched a project worth Rs 5555 crores. While PM Modi was present through video conferencing during the

PM Modi and CM Yogi during foundation stone laying of rural drinking water supply projects in Vindhyachal region on Sunday.

launch, CM Yogi was present in Sonbhadra.

“The scarcity forced many people to migrate from the region,” the Prime Minister said after laying the founda-

tion stone of rural drinking water supply projects in Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts of the Vindhyachal. Modi also interacted with village water

and sanitation committee members during the event.

“For decades after Independence, if any area had fallen prey to neglect, then it was this area. Be it Vindhyachal or Bundelkhand, this entire area despite having resources became an area of scarcity. Despite having so many rivers, this area was identified as the most thirsty and drought-affected area. This was the reason, which forced many people to migrate from here,” he said.

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concluded Bihar Assembly polls and managed to win just 19, Azad said, “There is a need to revitalize and for that, we need to think of a new formula. We have to change the system.”

The Congress party’s strike rate was poorest among the alliance partners in the recently held Bihar assembly elections, in which even the Left performed better in the state which is not usually considered as their stronghold.

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RBI GETS 1 MN FOLLOWERS ON TWITTER! New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India on Sunday became world’s first central bank to have over one million followers on its Twitter handle. “RBI Twitter account reaches one million followers today. A new milestone.

Congratulations to all my colleagues in RBI,” RBI governor Shaktikanta Das tweeted. India’s monetary authority has beaten US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank on Twitter by emerging as most popular central bank.

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UP govt’s initiatives, despite Corona challenges, brought the change: PM

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‘Gangster Act on those behind deaths due to illicit liqour’

Modi calls welfare oriented steps taken by the Yogi Adityanath government and officials as extraordinary First India Bureau Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Uttar Pradesh government being led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, for fast-pace developmental works in the state.

The Prime Minister especially pointed out that despite the challenges posed by the nouvau coronavirus, CM Yogi Adityanath has led the development projects of the state from the front.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at the stone laying of rural drinking water supply projects in Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts of Uttar Pradesh via video conferencing. The Prime Minister said, “the projects are an example of Uttar Pradesh’s fast moving development despite challenges posed by COVID-19.”

“The perception of Uttar Pradesh and its officials has changed because of the the fast

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Yogi Adityanath

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Greet and meet. Displaying the bond of mutual respect between UP CM Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi.

paced development works that are undergoing in different parts of the state. , the image of the UP government and its officials is changing,” PM added.

He added that it was an extraordinary initiative taken by the UP government that looked after migrant labours job

interests during the post lockdown phase. “Working in such a big state with minute details (baariki) on all fronts, UP has done ‘kamaal’ (wonders), Modi said.

The PM praised efforts of Yogi Adityanath for reduction in encephalitis cases. He said the success of the

Yogi government in containing it is being discussed far and wide.

For saving lives of innocent children, each and every citizen of UP is blessing the entire team of Yogi Aditynath, Modi said.

The prime minister also remembered Sonelal Patel, the founder

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of the Apna Dal and father of Anupriya Patel, the Lok Sabha MP from Mirzapur. Anupriya’s party Apna Dal (Sonelal) is an alliance partner of the BJP in UP. “Today, when I speak to people of this area, it is very natural that I remember my old friend Sonelal Patel,

who was very concerned about water scarcity issue that has been faced by the public in this area. Seeing the starting of these schemes, his soul today will feel satisfied and also shower his blessings on us,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Lucknow: Yogi Adiyanath asks officials to invoke Gangsters Act against culprits following deaths due to illicit liquor.

Taking a serious note of deaths due to consumption of illicit liquor in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said the people responsible for the incident should be booked under the Gangsters Act and their property should be confiscat-

ed. A UP government release said that the Chief Minister has given directions for action in the case under the Gangsters Act. “The Chief Minister has directed that the property of people involved in selling poisonous liquor should be confiscated by taking action under the Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act against them. By auctioning the seized property, the victim’s families should be helped,” it said.

Yogi government for Sanitiser production scales LU@100: Governor lays emphasis on physical fitness more COVID-19 tests, high during last nine months economic development First India Bureau

The governor addressing the group that walked down from LU.

First India Bureau Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel on Sunday addressed a group led by Vice Chancellor of the University Alok Kumar Rai, who walked down from the Lucknow University to Rajbhawan. She said that physical exercise should be a part and parcel of life and motivated them to include morning walk in their daily habits.

Congratulating the University on completing 100 years, the governor said that the students should make the

Students and teachers led by VC AK Rai walked down from LU to Raj Bhawan on Sunday

event a memorable one.

The governor said that the students should be made known of their talents and should try making the best use of them.

Citing the example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said that he has played an important part in raising the

bar of the country in the international arena by bringing world leaders together. Therefore the students of the University should also emphasise on team work at different levels.

The governor, who is also the vice-chancellor of the University said that the institution should organise educational exchange programmes and should send the students on educational tours for better exposure. The institution should also make sure that the arrangements of the trip are also managed by the students.

Lucknow: Additional Chief Secretary (Information) Navneet Sehgal while addressing the media at Lok Bhawan informed that emphasis is being laid on conducting more and more Covid-19 tests.

He said that the Chief Minister has instructed that infections should be identified and treated by maximum RTPCR, Antigen and Truenat test.

He said that wearing masks, washing hands, social distancing and keeoing off from crowded places is the key to keep COVID-19 at bay.

Sehgal informed media persons that cases of corona infection have increased in the border districts of the state.In order to boost economic activities the state government is making continuous efforts.

An income of Rs 137 crore was generated from production of hand sanitisers in the state First India Bureau

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He informed that new MSME units are being opened to create employment and further increase economic activities.He informed that about 25 lakh people have got jobs from MSME units and job fairs.

Cheif Secretary RK Tiwari on Sunday said that Uttar Pradesh government will test each and every travellers from Delhi for coronavirus testing.

Lucknow: As much as 177 lakh litres of hand sanitizers have been produced in Uttar Pradesh in the last nine months in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, raking in a record income of Rs 137 crore, the state Excise department informed on Sunday.

Out of the total amount that has been produced, about 165.39 litres have been sold, including 78.38 lakh litres outside Uttar Pradesh, while a total of 87.01 lakhs have been sold in the state.

Calling it an ‘Opportunity in a disaster’ Additional Chief Secretary Excise Sanjay R

Pandemic was an opportunity in disguise for sanitiser producers.

Bhoosreddy said that the Excise department produced sanitizer in a timely manner for the market and along with income, it was also an effective weapon against the coronvirus.

Itis to be noted that sanitizer production fetched a GST revenue of Rs 12,848 lakh and license fee of Rs 794.28 lakh while revenue from decentralization was Rs 21.18 lakh.

COVID UPDATES UP recorded 2,588 fresh COVID cases on Sunday, pushing the tally to 5,26,780 with death toll rising to 7,559 with 35 more deaths. Fresh cases were reported from Lucknow (351), Meerut (283), Ghaziabad (189), Gautam Buddh Nagar (171), Kanpur (118), Allahabad (110) and Varanasi (102).

CULTURE FIRST

UP government is committed to protect cows in the state, says CS 

CS RK Tiwari marks the Gopashtami by servinig cattle at Kanha Upavan. Says, UP govt will not spare the ones committing cruelty against the animal

First India Bureau Lucknow: Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari on Sunday offered prayers to a cow of Nandini breed at a program organized to celebrate Gopashtami at Kanha Upwan, a cowshelter home in Nadarganj area Lucknow. He garlanded the cow and fed jaggery to all cows at the place.

Tiwari also gave necessary instructions related to cleanliness at the cow shelter home.

He instructed officials to make sure that there is no shortage of water and fodder at any of the cow-shelters in the state. He said that the funds provided by the state government for maintenance of protected bovine at shelter sites should be used for their better upkeep.

He said that the “Save Cows” policy of the state government, strives to give ‘Gau Mata’ the same glory, fortune and respect that is mentioned in holy scriptures a thousands

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari at Kanha Upwan.

of years ago.

The cows hold a special importance in the Indian culture and is deemed to be holy animal by the Hindu majority nation.

It is believed that all deities are believed to reside inside the cow.

The presence of cow has been a part of the Indian lifestyle since forever.

On the occasion of Gopashtami, Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari highlighted the importance of Gau-se-

wa or service towards cows.

The said that holy cow gives us affection and blesses us, thereby serving Gau Mata can do well for ourselves, our society and for the entire state.

He said that cow protection is one of the top priorities of the Chief Minister adding that if someone is found committing any cruelty or crime against cows, then adequate legal action will be taken against him.

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BRIEF Several injured as bus overturns Around 20 passengers were injured after a bus overturned in UP’s Unnao on Sunday. Around 20 passengers were injured as the overturned near Sirdharpur village on Saturday night. The bus was coming from Delhi and was heading to Bahraich. It was carrying around 82 passengers.

Bizmen protest attack on trader A businessman Ankur Agarwal was attacked by goons at Hewett Road under Aminabad police station in the city. Over 400 traders of the area protested against this and shut their shops. The police have arrested two of the attackers. Traders’ leaders Satish Agarwal and Atul Tripathi said the goons had forced the victim to move away his vehicle from his parking spot. The victim said Manish Pratap Singh with his 10-12 men launched the attack on him.

National shooters caught with katta National shooters coming in from Dubai were held at Lucknow airport with katta (country-made pistols) worth crores. They could not show any proof from Rifle Club for these weapons. Customs team seized 16 pistols from their pocession.

When the Rifle Club team from Delhi called them, the shooters denied to appear before them on the pretext of corona symptoms.

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UP best-performing state in inland fisheries

CSS-Blue Revolution in the state has led to an increase of 30 per cent in water spread area for fish culture in recent years First India Bureau Lucknow: Lucknow: CM Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh was awarded the bestperforming state in the inland fisheries sector, while Odisha got the award of the best marine state on the occasion of World Fisheries Day, observed by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

According to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the per-capita fish consumption in Odisha has increased from 7.71 kg in 2000 to 16.24 kg in 2019-20.

Uttar Pradesh has taken up various initiatives in aquaculture under the CSS-Blue Revolution, which led to an increase of 30 per cent in water spread area for fish culture in recent years, the min-

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Uttar Pradesh was awarded on the occasion of World Fisheries Day.

istry said.

The Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Pratap Chandra Sarangi, was the chief guest who also launched the logo of Pradhan

Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

“Through this event, we send a message to our fishermen, to our nation and to the world that fisheries is an important sector that contributes immensely to the socio-economic growth of the country.

Fisheries sector is extremely diverse and quite dynamic,” he said.

For the first time in the sector, the Government of India awarded best performing states

for 2019-20 namely, Odisha (amongst marine states), Uttar Pradesh (amongst inland states) and Assam (amongst hilly and NE states).

Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh was chosen the best marine district; Kalahandi, Odisha, the best inland district; and Nagaon, Assam, the best hilly and NE district. The government also awarded best organisations for 2019-20.

SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Girl stops IG’s convoy to complain Yadav celebrates 81st birthday against eve-teasing, police inaction First India Bureau

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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party workers celebrated patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav’s 81st birthday outside his residence and the party office here on Sunday.

The area around Mulayam Singh’s residence was decorated with poster greetings on his birthday. Party workers were seen reaching the SP headquarters in large numbers to congratulate their leader. “Netaji (Mulayam Singh Yadav) is our inspiration, he sacrificed his entire life for humanity and socialism.

He is a living example of

Lucknow: Inspector General K Satyanarayana’s car was stopped at the Kotwali Gate by a molestation victim and her family in Rath, Hamirpur yesterday.

They asserted that no action was being taken in their case by the police and pleadedfor justice.

The IG has filed a lawsuit and ordered an inquiry into the case.

A resident of a village in Kotwali area told that on November 19, while she was returning from

an ideal public servant,” said Armaan Khan, SP leader.

He also said that under the guidance of Mulayam Singh Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav will become the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2022.

“The 2022 elections are round the corner and today I want to reiterate that under the guidance of Mulayam Singh Ya-

dav, our leader Akhilesh Yadav will become the CM of Uttar Pradesh once again,” he said.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari took to Twitter and wished him health.

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla also took to Twitter to wish the leader. Meanwhile, SP’s official Twitter handle poured wishes for their leader on his birthday.

The police noting down the complaint of the girl.

the field carrying fodder, a young man belonging to Akona village had caught and manipulated her. On protesting, she

was severely beaten with the butt of a gun.

Hearing the screaming, the victim’s mother and aunt, who were cutting

fodder in the fields rushed to the spot and challenged the accused who in turn ran away threatening them all.

It is alleged that after some time, the accused, returned at the farm with his family members and beat them black and blue. The victim had become unconscious in this fight.

The victim alleged that the police took her family members to the Police station when her family called up ‘UP 112’ for help. A case was registered against her family despite going through this turmoil, instead of the accused.

UPPSC declares PCS prelims results First India Bureau

Lucknow: The UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC) declared the results for Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination-2020, commonly known as

PCS (Pre)-2020, and Assistant Conservator of Forest/Range Forest Officer (ACF/RFO) Preliminary Examination-2020 early on Sunday. The exam was held in October 2020.

In PCS (Pre)-2020, a total of 5,393 candidates

More than five lakh candidates had applied for the exam while around three lakhs had appeared for it.

and in ACF/RFO Preliminary Exam-2020, 180 candidates have been conditionally declared successful. They will now appear for the mains, dates of which will be notified by soon.

The qualified candidates need to take note

that their results are conditional and they are expected to follow guidelines available on the website of UPPSC and undertake the necessary action as specified in it, failing which their candidature may be cancelled.

The winter chill has gripped the city hard.

City records coldest day, ‘Privileged’ IAS couple gets a pool more chill expected today from PWD to perform Chhath Puja First India Bureau

Lucknow: Lucknow witnessed an abnormally low temperature of 10 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning while the maximum during the afternoon remained at 24 degrees Celsius.

However, Monday is expected to get even colder with a minimum temperature dropping further by one degree Celsius to 9

Degrees Celsius.

The government has ordered for night shelters to be built for those, homeless. The government has given clear cut instructions to ensure that Covid protocols be followed in the shelters. For this, government has sought appointment of senior officials as nodal officers for night shelters. The state government also asked district authorities to

launch surprise inspections to ensure implementation of mandatory norms.

Officials would arrange mattresses, quilts, clean bed sheets, safe potable drinking water, lavatory and kitchen. Local bodies would also be required to facilitate bonfires near shelter homes, which should be in close proximity to hospitals, medical colleges, stations etc.

First India Bureau Lucknow: The vibrant festival of Chhath may be over but it would be remembered for a long time for a special reason. Whispers are aloud in the galleries of Lok Bhawan that an IAS couple from Uttar Pradesh made the most of their power for performing the Chhath Puja.

While many comforts

The IAS couple performing the puja at the pool.

come packing for IAS officers in India, an IAS couple of Vaibhav Srivastava, District Magistrate, Raebareli and his wife Neha Prakash,

Special Secretary (IT), have got a pool built from the public money in their official home.

It has been known that the couple got the

pool made through Public Works Department (PWD) recently only to perform the Chhath Puja 2020. This is not the first time that the couple is in news for their out of turn choices. Earlier too, Srivastava made headlines for getting a red carpet laid for his wife during a function.

Also, during the lockdown, Srivastava led the Thaali bandwagon in Pilibhit to appreciate Covid warriors.

HOLY REVERENCE

CM Yogi Adityanath worships cows on Gopashtami 

Under the Sahbhagita Yojana, the Uttar Pradesh government is giving Rs 900 every month to the person taking care of cows

First India Bureau Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday worshipped cows on the occasion of Gopashtami at Tanda Falls here. He also inspected the cow shelter where he offered the prayers.

On the occasion, Adityanath said, “Stray cows should be kept in cow shelters and then should be distributed

among farmers. Every farmer rearing a stray cow should get Rs 900 per month per cow.

The CM also handed over cows to 11 families and said, “When the children of these families will get milk, their malnourishment will be eradicated. When the children are healthy, the future of the country and society is bright.”

In a statement, the UP government said, ‘In what could arguably be

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participating at the puja on Sunday.

the most unique scheme in the country, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chose the occasion of Gopashtami to hand over cows to 11 families who have malnourished children. It will serve the dual purpose of preserving cows as well as providing nourishment to under-nourished children.’

As many as 66,257 cows have been given under the Sahbhagita

Yojana, of which 1,071 were distributed among 1,069 families with malnourished children.

“The scheme is part of the process of brightening the future of society as well as the nation.

We have made an arrangement that all destitute cows will be brought to cow shelters and if any farmer is willing to keep them, he will be given Rs 900 per month as maintenance charges,” Adityanath said.

CRIME ROUND-UP

Wanted criminal arrested First India Bureau Salman, 21, son of o n e Rashid Hussain, a resident o f Maqboolg a n j , Hewett Road under Kesarbagh Police Station was arrested on Sunday.

The accused along with his men Shivam Singh, son of Jai Narayan Singh of Scooter India Square (Sarojini Nagar) and Jamid Raja, son of Enullah, of Rooppur, Khadra PS, Hasanganj used to be involved in mobile snatching in the city riding stolen two-wheelers.

They also used to sell these stolen mobiles online by preparing fake bills in their name. The acused has several cases registered against him at Gomti Nagar PS. He was being searched by the police for long and this time too he was almost on his way to Delhi when he was nabbed by the Kaisarbagh police.

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CENTRE SENDS HIGH-LEVEL TEAMS TO HP, PUNJAB Country sees more actives than recoveries for 1st time in 47 days New Delhi: On a day when the country witnessed more active Covid-19 cases than recoveries for the first time in 47 days, the central government has decided to dispatch high-level teams to Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to support them in pandemic response and management.

Across the country, a total of 45,882 new cases were detected on Thursday, slightly higher than the 44,807 who were declared to have recovered.

The three states have recently witnessed a marked rise in the number of active coronavirus cases. Earlier, similar teams were sent to Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Manipur and Chhattisgarh.

“The gap between recovered and active cases

Health workers collecting swab samples from a person for COVID-19 testing at India Gate in New Delhi on Sunday.

is steadily increasing and presently stands at 80,80,655,” the ministry noted. With Thursday’s addition of nearly 46,000 new cases, the total number of confirmed infections in the country has crossed the 90lakh mark, more than 84.28 lakh, or nearly 94 per cent, have recovered, 1.32 lakh have died.

Cong’s Tarun Gogoi on life support while battling Covid Guwahati: The health condition of three-time former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, who has been battling post-Covid health complications for a month now, remains “critical”

despite some positive signs like “spontaneous eye opening”, doctors said. The 86-year-old veteran Cong leader had become “completely unconscious” after difficulty in breathing.

Law panel of the GST suggests measures to tackle fake invoices New Delhi: The Law Committee of the GST Council after its intense deliberations on the issues of GST fake invoice frauds, spread over two days, has suggested two-pronged manifold measures that would warrant on one hand to tackle the menace of fake invoices and ineligible availing and passing on of input tax credit (ITC) by unscrupulous fraudsters, and on the other, would ensure not to impact the Ease of Doing Business provided by the GST’s liberal registration and

refund regime, and simple self-compliance system with little checks, said the sources in the Department of Revenue (DoR).

According to the sources, the Law Committee while suggest-

ing systemic tightening, some modification in the registration process, use of Aadhaar and Aadhaar like registration modus opus, faced the biggest challenge to dig solutions which would not be

impacting Ease of Doing Business, although, would effectively control the menace of fake firms and fly-by-night operators.

The Law Committee has come out with the measures which are taken on precise identification of potentially riskier taxpayers based on very well defined parameters run on the automated environment, thus, would not be impacting Ease of Doing Business for genuine taxpayers, businesses entities and traders.

—ANI

RT-PCR exceeds RAT in Del, 250 ventilators delivered: MHA New Delhi: Almost a week after Union Home Minister and top BJP leader Amit Shah held a meeting to review the Covid-19 situation in Delhi, the number of RT-PCR tests in the national capital has exceeded the number of rapid antigen tests.

Also, as many as 250 new ventilators were delivered to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) hospital to expand the Covid-19 treatment capacity in Delhi, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Sunday.

“For the first time number of RT-PCR tests in Delhi have exceeded Rapid Antigen Tests. 250 ventilators were delivered to DRDO hospital and are

Ahead of Hyderabad civic polls, Javadekar slams KCR govt Hyderabad: Slamming the Telangana government, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday said that the assets of CM K Chandrashekar Rao and his friends are increasing but the assets of the state government are decreasing. He said that BJP has come up with an ‘aarop patra’ which lists 60 failures of the state government during the last six years.

Ahead of the municipal body polls in the city, Javadekar expressed confidence over the prospects of BJP. —ANI

Covid-19 infrastructure ramped up  The number of real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction tests in Delhi have surpassed the number of rapid antigen tests on Friday.

AIIMS TO RECRUIT 207 JR. RESIDENTS

 A total of 250 ventilators have been delivered to the DRDO hospital and are being installed.  The house-tohouse survey, as directed by Shah, has started in Delhi and till Friday, 3,70,729 people have been surveyed.

being installed,” the MHA said.

The spokesperson of HM said, “Following Amit Shah taking lead in ramping up medical

infrastructure, leading new strategy to combat Covid surge in Delhi.

For the first time number of RT-PCR in Delhi have exceeded RAT.”

 AIIMS has also started the process for recruitment of additional 207 Junior Resident doctors, the spokesperson said.

MP to form ‘Mantri Parishad Samiti’ on cow protection Bhopal: After holding the meeting on ‘Cow Cabinet’, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that the state government will form the Mantri Parishad Samiti to work on protection and promotion of cows.

“Ministers of departments related to animals and principal secretary will together form the Mantri Parishad Samiti to work on cow protection and promotion. This issue cannot be handled only by the Animal Husbandry Department,” said

CHOUHAN HOLDS ‘COW CABINET’ MEET

Chouhan.

This comes after the MP CM held the first meeting of ‘Cow Cabinet’ in Bhopal. The state government had decid-

ed to form a cabinet for the protection of cows in the state. Earlier today, Chouhan celebrated ‘Gopashtami’ at his residence in Bhopal. —ANI

NGT directs States/UTs to set up nodal agency NCP will welcome move if BJP New Delhi: The NGT directed that under the oversight of Chief Secretaries of States/UTs, the designated nodal agency may hold its meeting not later than January 31, 2021.

Noting that adequate steps for protection of water bodies have not been taken, the National Green Tribunal has directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to designate a nodal agency for the exercise.

The NGT directed that under the oversight

NGT asked the Central Monitoring Committee to monitor the steps for restoration of water bodies.

of Chief Secretaries of States/UTs, the designated nodal agency may hold its meeting not later than January 31, 2021,

to take stock of the situation and plan further steps, including directions to district authorities for further course of

action. The tribunal asked the Central Monitoring Committee, formed for monitoring remediation of 351 polluted river stretches, to monitor the steps for restoration of water bodies by all the states periodically, at least thrice in a year. “We find that steps taken so far can hardly be held to be adequate. It helps not only aesthetics but also water availability, aquatic life, microclimate, recharge of ground water and maintaining e-flow

of the rivers.

“Under the Public Trust Doctrine, the State has to act as trustee of the water bodies to protect them for the public use and enjoyment for current and future generations,” Justice A K Goel said.

The tribunal was hearing a plea filed by Haryana resident Lt Col Oberoi seeking to restore Ghata Lake in Gurgaon besides restoration of 214 other water bodies and natural channels in the district.

ganisation in Lok Sabha seats and regions where the BJP did not win in the 2019 polls, he said.

With assembly polls in four states, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam, set to be held in the first half of the next year, he will also review the party’s preparedness for the elections, Singh said.

Nadda will spend three days in big states and two in others.

He will also meet BJP’s allies and hold public programmes and press conferences as well, Singh said.

Pak targets... after a personnel of the Indian Army was killed and three others including two women were injured in separate ceasefire violations

by Pakistan in Rajouri and Poonch districts.

“At about 11.15 am on Sunday, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling mortars along the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri. The Indian Army retaliated befittingly,” a defence spokesman said.

In another ceasefire violation, the officials said Pakistani Rangers

merges B’Desh, India, Pak: Malik Mumbai: Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik on Sunday said that his party Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will welcome the move if BJP creates one country by merging India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

“The way Devendra ji has said that time will come Karachi will be the part of India. We have been saying that India, Pakistan and Bangladesh should be

merged. If the Berlin wall can be demolished then why not India, Pakistan and Bangladesh can come together? If

BJP wishes to merge these three countries and make a single country, we will welcome it definitely,” Malik told.

“It is still 15 months left for the BMC election. Every party has the right to work for their party. We are also strengthening our party. We would want that those who are running the government all three parties should contest polls together,” he said.

—ANI

for the loss. Our people have lost the connection on the ground. One should have a passion for their party and to do everything for that,” he added.

The Congress party veteran, however, emphasized that grassroot leadership is required for the betterment of the party and said, “Polls are not fought by 5-star culture. The problem with leaders today is if they get a party ticket, they first book a 5-star hotel. They won’t go if there’s a rough road. Till the time 5-star culture is given up, one can’t win elections.”

“Office bearers should understand their responsibility. Till the time, office bearers are appointed, they won’t go. But if all office bearers are elected, then they will understand their responsibility. Right now, anyone gets any post in the party,” Azad said.

“Our party’s structure has collapsed. We need to rebuild our structure and then if any leader is elected in that structure, it will work. But saying that just by changing the leader, we’ll win Bihar, UP, MP, etc. is wrong.

—ANI

Nawab Malik

FROM FRONT PAGE Har Ghar...

Referring to the temple of Vindhyavasini in the region, Modi said the Vindhya hills are a big centre of belief (vishvaas) and faith (aasthaa).

“With the blessings of Maa Vindhyavasini, this project is beginning. The Vindhyachal hills have been a centre of belief (vishvaas), piousness (pavitrata) and faith (aasthaa) from ancient times. Poet Rahimdas had said ‘jaa par vipadaa parat hai, so aavat yehi desh’ (a person facing difficulty comes to this place).

The reason for this be-

lief was the abundant resources and possibilities present here,” he said.

The PM said once piped water reached thousands of villages in Vindhyachal, the health of children would improve and their physical and mental development will be better.

Modi said the area is becoming a leader (agrani) in the world in the solar energy sector.

Need to...

India is a signatory to the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate

Change. The Paris accord was adopted at the UN climate conference “COP 21” held in the French capital in 2015 with an aim to reduce hazardous greenhouse gas emissions.

Underlining that India has taken concrete action in many areas, Modi said the country has made LED lights popular and noted that this saves 38 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emission per year.

2024 polls...

During the travel, he will also strategise with party leaders for strengthening the or-

targeted Satpal, Manyari, Karol Krishna and Gurnam border outpost areas at around 9 pm on Saturday, drawing strong and effective retaliation from the Border Security Force (BSF).

Cross-border firing between the two sides continued till 3:45 am on Sunday but there was no report of any casualty or damage on the Indian side.

—ANI

No rebellion in...

“We all are worried about losses, especially about Bihar and bypolls results. I don’t blame the leadership

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RSS board meet: CM Yogi Adityanath Noted social activist miffed over UP police approach joins Bhagwat, Joshi at Prayagraj First India Bureau

Love jihad, Ram Temple, self reliant India, covid and environment to be discussed First India Bureau Lucknow: The two-day meeting of ‘All India Executive Board - Eastern Uttar Pradesh Region level’ of Rashtriya S w a y a m s e v a k Sangh (RSS) spread over eight sessions, began in Prayagraj on Sunday.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and senior general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi are participating in the meeting.

Sources said that the two-day brainstorming session at Vashistha Vatsalya Public School, Gauhania will discuss issues related to Hindu awakening, love jihad, Ram temple, and selfreliance in rural India and family management.

Environment

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and CM Yogi Adityanath.

and climate change, water conservation, social harmony, use of polythene will also be discussed in the two-day meet.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath reached Prayagraj in the evening and joined the dis-

cussions. During this, the Sangh chief inquired about what is going on in the state along with the wellbeing of the CM. It is believed that the Sangh chief also discussed the problems arising out of Covid. It

Universities, colleges in state to start from today First India Bureau Lucknow: Lucknow: Universities, colleges in Uttar Pradesh to reopen from November 23 The state government had on November 17 notified the guidelines for reopening of the universities and colleges, which have been closed since March in view of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

Universities and degree colleges across Uttar Pradesh will reopen from November 23, but only with 50 per cent attendance of students on roster basis, according to the guidelines issued by the state government.

The state government had on November 17 notified these guidelines for reopening of the universities and colleges, which have been closed since March in view of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

Addl. chief secretary, higher education, Monika Garg, in her order sent to all district magistrates and registrars of universities said the higher educational institutions were to resume classes in a phased manner to avoid crowding on campuses.

The classes may start with 50 per cent attend-

Education institues need to follow strict Covid protocols.

ance, the order said and added that all students have to wear mask, use hand sanitiser and maintain social distancing to prevent spread of the virus. Know all the guidelines here: 1. The universities and colleges have to make provision for thermal scannin and hand wash for all.

2. V-Cs and principals have been asked to lay down standard operating procedures (SOPs) to run the institutions.

3. To combat Covid-19, educational institutions can also enter into a tie-up with nearby hospitals, NGOs working in health sector, etc.

4. Parents have to ensure that their wards follow health protocol while away from home. If a student is not keeping

well, parents must ensure they do not step out of their house. All students are required to download the Aarogya Setu App. 5. Students, teachers and staffers living in containment zones will not be allowed in the institutions, which are required to publicise Covid-19 helpline numbers.

6. At the entry points, institutions must avoid overcrowding of students and they may enter in a disciplined line. In the classroom, students will be required to sit at a 6 feet distance and they will not be allowed to share books, notes and laptops.

7. Universities will be allowed to reopen hostels where all health protocols can be followed.

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh under exemplary leadership of Chief Minsiter Yogi Adityanath has been progressing on several fronts. But the police are still to be sensitive towards people’s complaints.

Recently a complaint was registered with the police against an IT company for duping an NRI, but two months down, no action has been taken yet.

Prem Bhandari, a noted social activist had personally taken up the issue to help the NRI and sent a complaint to Avinash Awasthi, Addl Chief Secretary, UP on Sept 21, 2020. Almost instantly, the complaint was forwarded to the Commissioner of Police, Noida for action.

Regretfully, Noida po-

Yogi Adityanath ji - who himself is an accomplished Mahant and places paramount importance to interests of citizens - they can repose full faith and trust in the transformed state.

Bhandari said “Yogiji is working so hard on multiple fronts, he was featured in the press yesterday reminding his senior officers to attend all phone calls and meet every person who has an issue, yet it is disappointing to see cases like this not getting priority for so many days.”

Hoping the police would take up the issue urgently, Bhandari added “While we can always take a judicial route to get justice, I feel that if resolved expediently under the auspices of Yogi-ji, the goodwill generated globally would be unbridled and priceless .”

is also being said that CM Yogi also informed the Sangh chief about the preparations to bring a law against Love Jihad.

In fact, after the growing cases of love jihad in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government started preparing to enact a law to curb it last week.

Law has been made against Love Jihad in the neighboring state of Madhya Pradesh, while the Haryana government has started the process along with Uttar Pradesh.

The Home Department of Uttar Pradesh has sent a proposal in this regard to the Law Department.This meeting was presented as a courtesy meeting be-

cause of the idea of Mohan Bhagwat being the head of the family. After meeting the Sangh chief, CM Yogi left for Bamharauli Airport by road from Gohania.

His special plane arrived from Lucknow around five in the evening. The CM could not leave by the helicopter due to darkness. Meanwhile, the road to the airport was barricaded by the police.

Due to this, traffic operations were also affected in some places.

At 6.30 pm, CM’s plane flew from the airport.

The District Magistrate had come to visit the CM but could not even come close at hand to the CM because of the MLC Election Code of Conduct.

Major hauls in illegal liquor raids

by Excise Dept

Hathras case: CBI for brainmapping

Lucknow: Following instructions from Additional Chief Secretary, Excise Department, Sanjay R Bhoosreddy, 8,059 samples have been collected from 7,316 shops till Sunday.

The samples are being sent to Excise Laboratories of Meerut, Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Prayagraj. At country liquor shop Sikrari in Etah, 25 litres of illicit spirit, 83 fake pouches and 01 roll of fake QR codes were recovered.

In Agra district, 15 illicit liquor pouches were recovered.

Lucknow: Lucknow: The CBI is now preparing to file a status report in the Lucknow bench of Allahabad HC in connection with the alleged gang-rape and murder of a Dalit woman in Boolgarhi village of Chandpa police station, Hathras. In this sequence, the CBI has decided to get done the brain mapping and polygraph tests of the four accused, who have been now shifted to Gandhinagar from Aligarh Jail.

Hathras Police have left for Gujarat for the exercise, which was confirmed by Aligarh Dis-

Prem Bhandari with CM Yogi

lice have not taken any action or provided an update on this complaint.

At a recent meeting of NRIs in Manhattan, NY, several community leaders had shared doubts on safeguards and apathy of UP law enforcement in such cases. Bhandari had intervened to assuage their fears and instilled confidence that under

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The CBI has examined the case for 42 consecutive days.

trict Jail jailor, PK Singh.

One of the accused is a minor. The four will have a brain mapping and polygraph test at the Institute of Forensic Sciences in Gandhinagar.

The CBI has taken the court’s permission for

these tests. The accused have been lodged in Aligarh Jail for almost two months. Following the CBI court order, they were taken to Gandhinagar by train late in the night amid tight security. The process of taking

the four accused out of jail to Gandhinagar was kept completely confidential.

The CBI, which closely examined every aspect of the case for 42 consecutive days before Deepawali had also done a scene recce in Boolgarhi village.

The CBI, which had conducted several searches at the accused’s house along with the victim’s, also inquired about the case in Boolgarhi as well as nearby villages. The CBI had planned to conduct a narco test of the victim’s side as well as the eyewitnesses, but they have refused the same.

Cow slaughterer held Acharya Krishnam bats for after gunfight with cops Priyanka at the party helm First India Bureau Noida: An alleged cow slaughterer was held after a gunfight with the police in Noida during which he suffered injuries, officials said on Sunday. The gunfight took place Saturday night near Rasoolpur Newada village in Sector 62 under Sector 58 police station limits, the official said.

“Accused Tahir Ali was with his two partners when they were intercepted by the police

during a checking. A gunfight broke out in which Tahir got injured and was held. His partners managed to escape,” a police spokesperson said.

Tahir, who hails from Sambhal but currently lives in Ghaziabad, carried a reward of Rs 25,000 on his arrest, the spokesperson said.

The police have also recovered an illegal country-made pistol along with some ammunition, two chopping knives, four syringes.

First India Bureau Lucknow: Congress party spokesperson Acharya Pramo Krishnam has demanded top leadership change in the All India Congress Committee.

Acharya Pramod Krishnam, who contested the Lok Sabha elections from Lucknow in 2019, has demanded that the party’s national general secretary and in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should be

Acharya Pramod Krishnam

handed over the command of the party.

Acharya Pramod Krishnam, tweeted a demand to hand over the command of the party

to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and demanded Priyanka Gandhi to lead the party because this is the opinion of crores of Congress workers.

Acharya believes after Priyanka officially takes over the party’s command, there will be a new gusto infused in the workers and members of congress. This will give the Congress an opportunity to fiercely oppose the anti-people policies of the Modi government at the Centre.

Alleged gangrape by 3 in sugarcane field, two held DR AK TRIPATHI OF RMLIMS HAS RESIGNED

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he director of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) Dr AK Tripathi has resigned.

According to sources he resigned due to the internal strife at the institute. Dr Tripathi had joined again only a week ago after an investigation against him absolved him. The state government had removed him from the post due to an old allegation. Dr Tripathi cited family reasons for his resignation and is said to be rejoining King George Medical University (KGMU). Before joining RMLIMS, Dr Tripathi

was HOD of the Haematology department at KGMU. —Ahtesham Siddiqui

ANXIOUS TIME FOR UP PCS OFFICERS

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he PCS officers of the Uttar Pradesh bureaucracy are going through a real anxious period. While most of the PCS officers are anxious due to their transfers while some are worried because of their due promotions. The PCS officers in hushed tone share their grief by saying that the officers who have connections at higher

levels are getting promoted and those who lack the necessary connections are being denied of it. The pain of these PCS officers is justified from the fact that while junior PCS

officers are being promoted as City Magistrate, at the same time the senior PCS officers are mourning their bad luck.

Similar dire straits exist for the promotions at the level of City Magistrate to ADM as well.t messages in the most poetic manner.

—Vishal Srivastav

First India Bureau Shamli: Around eight o’clock on Sunday a young woman resident of a village in Jhinjhana police station area in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, was taking cow dung from her house to put it near the field. It is alleged she was dragged to a sugarcane farm by three youths of the village and gang-raped.

The accused fled after threatening her.

The victim reached home and informed about the incident. On the information of the family, Jhijhana police

station in-charge Sarvesh Kumar reached the spot with the police force and took information about the incident.

A report has been filed against the accused on behalf of the victim, naming them.

The police have arrested the two accused.

The victim was sent for medical examination.

SP Nityanand Rai also visited the spot and inspected the incident and inquired about the incident. The station incharge says investigation and litigation is on in respect to the accused.

The beauty of life is that though our bodies may stop growing after a certain age, there is no limit to the growth of the mind and soul.

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DEATHS

CONFIRMED CASES

RAJASTHAN 2,163 DEATHS 2,43,936 CASES

DEATHS

KARNATAKA 11,654 DEATHS 8,73,046 CASES

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Congress leader says the incident is another example of ‘gundaraj’ in the state First India Bureau

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at UP government for not taking immediate action in Hathras case.

formed hooliganism in Gundaraj in the state.”

Reportedly, the PUCL, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday had claimed that members of the Hathras victim’s family were living in conditions similar to a house arrest. This comes as the family was granted security.

PUCL said that imme-

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DGP irked over capricous postings of police officers Lucknow. DGP Hitesh Chandra Awasthi reprimanded the officers of the district for arbitrary postings of policemen. The DGP was receiving frequent complaints regarding the same.

The annoyed DGP wrote a letter to district police suprintenments to manage this unpre-

dictability and warned all the officers. Not only this, the DGP has expressed his displeasure over the posting of Sub Inspectors instead of Inspectors.

The letter stated that two-third police stations of the state, which have been identified for inspector-level officers, will only deploy qualified officers of inspector-

DGP Hitesh Chandra Awasthi

level. It was also said that no Sub-Inspector level officer will be posted as a police officer-in-charge in these police stations.

It was further stated in the letter that if more than one inspector is posted at a police station, then it should be kept in mind that the most senior officer should be made the inspector in charge.

In the appointment of Inspectors-in-charge, Inspectors of Police Districts, compliance with the mandate issued on reservation dated 18.07.2007 in the SC / ST / OBC community should be ensured.

The top cop said that he and his department are on a constant alert mode and no such absurdities shall be entertained.

diate relief is necessary for Hathras gang rape victim’s family. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been deployed to protect the family but they are not safe. The family is terrorised as to what will happen if the police force is not there, so apart from the safety of the family, arrange-

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DELHI 8,391 DEATHS 5,29,863 CASES

Rahul slams UP govt, seeks quick relief to Hathras victim’s family

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UTTAR PRADESH

1,390,934 5,87,71,049 1,33,731 91,37,812 7,559 5,26,780

MAHARASHTRA 46,623 DEATHS 17,80,208 CASES

New Delhi: Former national president of Congress Rahul Gandhi on Sunday targeted the Yogi-led state government in Hathras case citing the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) report which states that the victim family needs immediate relief.

Rahul Gandhi, MP from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat of Kerala, tweeted from his official Twitter handle ‘The constant exploitation of victims at the hands of the government in Uttar Praesh is unbearable. The entire country is seeking answers from the government in the case of Hathras rape and murder and is with the victim’s family. Another example of uni-

ments should be made for their rehabilitation with the Nirbhaya Fund.

Meanwhile, a team of CBI officials have taken the four accused in the Hathras gang-rape case to Gujarat’s Gandhinagar for a polygraph and brain mapping test.

Accused Sandeep, Lavkush, Ravi and Ramu have been taken to Gandhinagar for brain mapping and polygraph test. Although this has no recognition in the court of law but the CBI will try to get to extract more information. It may help the CBI to get a conviction for the accused.

Girl was gang-raped in the field area at some distance from the victim’s house on September 14. The 19-year-old had died in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital on September 29.

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GUJARAT 3,859 DEATHS 1,97,412 CASES

Azamgarh DIG mulls legal route to get back Ansari First India Bureau Azamgarh: DIG Azamgarh Subhash Chandra Dubey is on a mission to bring MLA Mukhtar Ansari locked up in the Ropar Jail of Punjab to Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh police is not able to bring him back to the state for many ongoing cases despite many efforts. Now, the police want to take legal consultation to get Ansari back to Uttar Pradesh.

Till now, Ghazipur and Azamgarh police, who went to Ropar Jail in Punjab to bring Mukhtar in connection with different cases, had to come back empty handed.

Mukhtar Ansari has been booked in Ghazipur’s Mohammadabad Kotwali for obtaining license on fake documents.

Ansari was to ap-

Azamgarh DIG Subhash Chandra Dubey. (R) Mukhtar Ansari

pear in the MP- MLA court at Prayagraj in connection with the hearing of the case. Ghazipur police was to present Ansari in the case on October 21. They reached Ropar to bring Ansari to UP. Upon reaching there, the UP police was told that doctors had advised Mukhtar to rest as his health was very bad and he

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Governor Anandiben Patel distributes tool kit to a woman under ODOP scheme. Muradabad district magistrate IAS Rakesh Kumar Singh also seen.

‘Cong, SP, BSP looted Vindhyachal, Bundelkhand’ Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) on Sunday accused the Congress, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) of looting the Vindhyachal and the Bundelkhand re-

gions of Uttar Pradesh.

In a statement issued here, state BJP chief Swatantradev Singh said, “The Congress has looted in the name of the Bundelkhand package, and its senior leaders

had grabbed land of tribals in Sonbhadra and Mirzapur.”

“The mining mafia during the rule of the SP and the BSP in the state had left no stone unturned to ruin Bundelkhand and Vindhyachal.

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with Modi-Yogi in power at the Centre and in the state, the accountability of those indulging in corruption are being fixed, and these regions are being developed,” he said.

—PTI

Local parties to play real kingmakers in 2022 assembly polls In the 2012, over 200 parties had fielded their candidates, while in 2017 their were some 290 parties vying for electoral laurels

Lucknow: Buoyed by the performance of smaller parties in the Bihar assembly elections, some regional and local outfits in UP are likely to revise their strategy for the 2022 state elections to prove that small is big.

These outfits representing Dalit and backward classes are having a re-look at their electoral stand after the recent bye-elections to

seven UP Assembly seats showed that split in non-BJP votes ultimately benefited the ruling saffron party.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav intends to forge an alliance with smaller parties, which includes Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia), the outfit floated by his estranged uncle Shivpal Yadav, who in turn has given a positive response.

The SP had tied up with the Congress in

could not be allowed to travel long distances.

Ansari is wanted in the gangster act in a murder case in Tarwa police station area of Azamgarh. Ansari has been elected as an MLA from UP’s Mau constituency for a record five times. He has over 40 criminal cases against him, including those related to murder and kidnapping.

Daughter in-law accuses BJP MLA of harassment

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Leaders of various parties have started gearing up for the assembly polls.

the 2017 UP assembly polls and with the BSP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls but failed to halt the BJP jugger-

naut. The SP might have a local tie-up with RLD and Mahan Dal in western UP, party sources said.

The BJP had tied up with Apna Dal (S) headed by Anupriya Patel and Shuheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) led

by Om Prakash Rajbhar keeping in mind their clout among Kurmi and extremely backward classes respectively.

BJP MLC and UP vice president Vijay Bahadur Pathak said the party has cordial ties with its allies and the bonds will get stronger in the days to come. Sources in

Congress too said that the party was toying with the idea of forging an electoral alliance with smaller parties for assembly polls.

Political front of Chandrashekhar Azad’s Bhim Army party- Azad Samaj Party (Kashiram) besides Owaisi’s AIMIM party, Qaumi Ekta Dal of Mukhtar Ansari and Peace Party of Mohammed Ayub are also likely to jump in the fray.

—PTI

Lucknow: The daughter-inlaw of a B J P M L A f r o m Shahjahanpur has accused his father-inlaw of threatening her. She has filed a complaint with the local police station.

BJP MLA from Tilhar, Roshan Lal Verma has been accused of maltreatment by his daughter-in-law Sarita.

However, Nigohi SO said that a formal complaint in writing has not been received yet.

Sarita, a resident of Nigohi town, said that her husband Vinod Verma died on December 3.

2018. She has a daughter also. The husband’s father MLA Roshanlal Verma was not registering her name in the family register.

There are 6 cases going on in court between her and the MLA related to the property dispute. Sarita alleged that on September 5, her brother requested the MLA not to harass her.

On this, the MLA called him up and threatened to send Sarita and her father to jail.

Sarita has also given an audio clip to SO Manohar Singh with a written complaint in this regard.

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Holidays

on the Beach

While it may seem like ‘A day at the beach’ is all sunshine and happiness, there are a few important things to consider before planning one amidst the pandemic. City First presents you various tips to simplify the process!

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he beach is considered one of the safest places in the time of the pandemic, as it is in the open place so one can maintain social distance and enjoy at the same time. So you’re all set for your beach vacation, all bookings have been made and the excitement levels are soaring; the only thing left to do is pack. That dreaded task!

What simplifies this is a quick checklist to help you pack for a beach holiday.

Here’s a list of items that are essential and one must take along while going for a beach vacation during the pandemic.

SUNSCREEN

It is an essential thing to carry to a beach vacation, but make sure the sunscreen is red safe.

BEACH HAT

A pretty hat will not only make you look excellent and fashionable but will also prevent your skin from developing wrinkles before age.

ANYTHING FOR FUN

Choose from sand toys, football, volleyball, beach-

ball, or kite to enjoy games with your squad.

SUNGLASSES

Don’t forget to carry these essentials for your beach vacation. Even if you are not someone who wears them too often, sunglasses will save your eyes from direct sunlight.

BATHING SUIT/ TOWEL

Bring with yourself a bathing suit and towel if you are going on a beach vacation and don’t share it with anyone.

There are plenty of bathing suit options available in the market nowadays, choose the one which is comfortable and yet gives a chic look.

Most importantly, have fun with friends!

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Would you love or hate?

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mean anything. I hope it means contemplation and the sowing of seeds of conscience. I know we all have it. If only we chose to love with the same passion that we hate, if we begin to be selfless, if we kill our egos, if we become one with the divine energy that created us we will be in a better place.

Both hate and love are states of being. So clearly we need to exist in both states. I choose to hate people who harm animals; I

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istory is rife with stories of war and conflict. Very seldom do we see any references to periods of peace, which makes me wonder if humans are by nature a destructive species. Politics is all about rhetoric, opposing the other parties, and rejecting sound proposals. Religion too has not helped bring peace, and I doubt it ever will because it is manmade. Since we are not perfect, religion too cannot be and hence can be questioned. I am not a pessimist, neither am I an atheist.

I am a believer in the divine and would like to be regarded as a neo-realist.

The past did not belong to me; it is not my doing. But the present is my doing and the future will be the result of my doing. So I choose to use History as a means to learn what not to do. And I choose to stay clear of religion because I have the conscience that was gifted to me by GOD to guide me. I do not need man-made rules to govern my thoughts. Let’s save those rules for law and order.

How lovely would it be if we all thought this way? I am not sure who reads my articles, but I keep writing hoping that someone does.

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can’t tolerate stupid and utterly selfish people, and I pray that nature rid the world of people who are set to destroy it. On the other hand, I love it! I love those who can co-exist peacefully with nature; I am in awe of people who spend their life caring for other living beings; I respect those who reason; I love those who love! And I absolutely dote on animals.

Let’s pause for a second and think. We find God in so many forms: Idols, holy

YOUR DAY Horoscope by

Saurabbh Sachdeva

books, houses of worship, and even dead people.

What then is keeping us in finding God in the living and natural forms he has created? Why must everything we do be governed by what is good for us? Why can’t we use the right balance of our mind and heart?

Earlier this year, Prime Minister Modi entirely shut down India in just a matter of hours and over a televised speech. And Indians adhered. We had to; for

all we care about, would you change your ways if I told you that plastic is not just killing our cows and planet but is also killing us. We may have put an end to fireworks, but we have not yet curbed plastic. And now all our festive decorations are made of plastic and all of it is coming home!

Instead, the nation-wide imposed lockdown and ban tactics can be used to rally people to change their behaviour towards nature.

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

If you have given money to someone thinking about his/her welfare or need then you will surely get this money back. You always have good intentions about others but your angel ruins it all sometimes. You are desperate to have someone in life but you don’t want to change for anyone.

An increase in salary is possible even amidst the covid situation. The leading a group in a company will find the day very favourable. Sweat out as much as you can because thats the only way to show improvement. You love your younger sibling more than anything.

Those of you who are willing to sacrifice your sleep to reach and achieve your goal will certainly make it happen and for others you need motivation and sincerity to follow the same path. You believe in God but you also believe in the fact that nothing will happen on its own.

You may make a late loan payment but it will have no repercussions for you.

Those working part time will have lots of work in hand today.

You may not be willing to continue working in the same role in your firm, discuss about it with your senior rather forming your own.

MAR 21 - APR 20

APR 21 - MAY 20

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

You are going to get fantastic returns from a recently made business deal. You will spend a pleasant day and will invest lot of time with your spouse or parents or both.

You are health conscious but still cheat often every now and then. You love listening to music.

Good budgeting is likely to increase your buying power and make you save too. You will not go wrong by following the instructions in letter and spirit at work. Aftermath of a function or ceremony will be exciting! Those travelling to a place will find the smooth and comfortable.

You will be very happy with your finances today as you will make some huge profit from stocks. Good earnings indicated for those in retail business. Your family members may call you for some serious discussions about property. Your focus is love right now.

You are as pure as possible inside and as tough as one can be from outside. Be brave in spirit and go and confront your family incase if you have made any mistakes. Helping your spouse or mother in completing house hold chores is a sign that you care and love them.

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

AUG 24 - SEP 23

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Some of you may soon become a parent or may start planning your family. A promotion is sure shot deal even at this time. You are more than satisfied and have nothing to complain about. You keep experimenting with your ideologies. You do not like doing household stuff but still contribute.

You earn enough to satisfy all your needs and you always encourage everyone to be self dependent. You have accomplished a lot in life and it gives you immense satisfaction too but you are still not done and wish to do more with life.

You are someone who never fails.

Risk taken in business will fetch you amazing results and also if you continue to have the same attitude than that day isn’t far when you will be among wealthy people. Face your fears and do not run away from them. You get pleasure in doing charity work and this satisfaction give you a kick in life.

Believe it or not, you have it in you to make it big in life and all you need is to believe in yourself.

Something or some power is above us all and you need to have faith.

Sometimes people take advantage of your innocence and you dont even realise it. Do not waste much time.

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us, it was a matter of life and death. We responded to an immediate threat.

The lockdown lasted a few months. This Diwali many state governments banned fireworks. I was happy at first to learn that this decision would bring relief to free-roaming animals and birds. But soon my excitement died down. I was disappointed to learn that this ban was motivated by human health. Can we for once think of other life forms? And if humans are

What is keeping state government from administering hefty fines to people who litter? What is keeping them from setting aside their political differences and come together to clean up their country and protect her animals? The lack of intent and ownership! There, I have laid it all out on paper. Inaction is due to a lack of intention, and the absence of immediate threat.

I do not want to give up on the government. But I also would hate to wait on them. Here’s some food for thought. When you suffer from a cold or a wound, your mother administers her traditional natural remedies. Funny then that she and other ladies continue to destroy nature by discarding household plastic into the same soil that grows those natural remedies! Not being sexist here, but we do live in India, where the woman is still the homemaker and has the power to heal and destroy. Let’s help our homemakers become the keepers of nature, and let’s encourage more love!

DEC 23 - JAN 20

JAN 21 - FEB 19

FEB20 - MARCH 20

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No Emoticon Face

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ctor Taapsee Pannu on Sunday shared a humorous post for her fans giving a glimpse of hers during the training session for her upcoming film ‘Rashmi Rocket.’

The ‘Pink’ actor hopped on to Instagram to share a picture from her training sessions with a quite witty caption. The pictures see her in a black sports tee, lying on the ground with hands trying to cover her face and stopping the camera to click her picture. “If ‘Nahiiiiiiiiiiii’ (No) had an emoji face! #RashmiRocket,” she wrote in the caption.

—ANI

Turned

36!

BLACK PANTHER 2

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hadwick Boseman’s death has left an indelible mark in Hollywood, especially in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) where he was idolised as Black Panther. Before the heartbreaking news made its way, Boseman was supposed to kickstart shooting for Black Panther 2 in March 2021. While Marvel Studios and director Ryan Coogler are working out a plan of how Black Panther 2 will come about, a recent report may have unveiled some of their drawn-out ideas.

According to THR, Black Panther 2’s filming will commence in Atlanta, Georgia in July 2021 and last for upwards of six months. Letitia Wright,

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he internet is filled with birthday wishes for Scarlett Johansson as the Black Widow actress turned 36 on Sunday. The actress has been in the news lately for her secret wedding with Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost. The couple, who was engaged for a while now, walked down the aisle in a surprise wedding. While we are eager to know how the actress celebrates her first birthday since the wedding, we decided to take a quick trip down the memory lane to the time she visited India.

For the unversed, as reported by Daily Mail in 2007, Scarlett travelled through the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh as part of a ten-day trip to northern India and the southern coast of Sri Lanka with Oxfam. She visited the country to see the problems of poverty and understand how she can make a difference. As she observed people of the state, the actress confessed she found the people “so creative and resourceful.” Explaining her observation, Scarlett said, “They’re constantly working, making things. Even the smallest space has become a workshop or something.”

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Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke and Angela Bassett will mostly reprise their characters for Black Panther sequel as Wright’s Shuri may take on a more prominent role, which will delight MCU fans.

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Scarlett Johansson

ollywood actor Shilpa Shetty on Sunday penned down a heart-warming note for her husband as the couple celebrated their eleventh wedding anniversary with an adorable picture.

The ‘Dhadkan’ star took to Instagram to post a picture of herself with her husband Raj Kundra and complimented the post with a note about the relationship she shares with him. “No filter LOVE. The REAL DEAL. As we complete 11 years today, I still have eyes only for you (and on you),” she wrote. —ANI

Geeta Dutt

Power Couple

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he Jeopardy host, Alex Trebek, who sadly died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 80 earlier in November, donated 62 acres of land in the Hollywood Hills to the city of Los Angeles years ago in 1998. The Trebek Open Space runs into Runyon Canyon Park. It is described by the Mountains Recreation & Conservation authority as “a sunny, well-established network of fire roads, providing trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.”

The Laurel Canyon Land Trust reminded fans of the park with a tribute on Facebook following the sad news of his death. “Today Alex Trebek passed away. Did you know that he was a generous conservationist in addition to being a famous game show host? He donated 62 acres of land in the Santa Monica Mountains in Nichols Canyon to create the Trebek Open Space,” they wrote.

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‘Most treasured’

MEMORIES

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abuji dheere chalna, Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam, mera naam chin chin chu, na jaao saiyaan… Geeta Dutt lives on through her memorable songs! Geeta Dutt’s melodious voice enthralled many in the 1940s and 1950s and it is a tragedy that her meteoric rise to fame ended in a sad demise. Music composer and director K. Hanuman Prasad overheard Geeta singing in her home and gave her chance to sing in the movie Bhakt Prahlad. S.D. Burman signed her to sing for his film Do Bhai. The song Mera Sundar Sapna Beet Gaya was an instant hit. Thus began her momentous career in Hindi cinema. She married actor-director Guru Dutt in 1953, having met him while working on his film Baazi. But the marriage soon hit the rocky ground and never really took on. She died of liver cirrhosis in 1972. —City First

All praises for Akshay ctor Vaani Kapoor, who will be seen opposite megastar Akshay Kumar in the upcoming spythriller ‘Bell Bottom’, revealed she has been bowled over by the ‘Khiladi’ star as the macho hero can pull off any role, any genre with the utmost ease.

The ‘Befikre’ star said, “For me, Akshay sir is a superstar in every possible way. He is such an enthralling actor and I am only grateful to be sharing screen space with him. He is so fascinating as an actor. “ “He can pull off action, comedy, romance, thriller, and be the best in everything. Akshay Kumar can ace any genre! He is so talented and experienced and one can only observe and learn from him all the time.”

—ANI

Alex Trebek

IMMORTAL GEETA

11 years of togetherness

Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s post

Taapsee Pannu’s post

Justin and Hailey Bieber

ustin Bieber and Hailey Bieber make sure to make heads turn whenever the power couple steps out for a quick lunch or for work.

Over the last few days, the couple were snapped in Los Angeles together as well as solo as they went about their day. The paparazzi, who make sure not to bat their eyes and miss such outings, recently snapped Justin and Hailey out for lunch. The couple were seen heading back to their car and twinned in Khaki pants.

While Justin looked busy caught up in his phone as he sported a white hooded top sweatshirt and Khaki pants, Hailey complimented him in an all-tan brown look. The super model wore a long tan brown jacket.

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eminiscing the fond memories associated with 1991 romantic drama film ‘Lamhe’, actor Anupam Kher took a walk down the memory and shared BTS pictures, as the movie clocked 29 years on the horizon of Indian cinema.

The actor captioned the post as, “Apart from the cult status our film #Lamhe has acquired in the last 29years, the experience of shooting for the film will always remain one of my most treasured memories!! Especially the medley song with #YashJi @anilskapoor #WahidaRehman ji, Choreographer #SarojKhan Ji and the ultimate #Sridevi. We had the most amazing time filming it.

You can watch the medley on again and again. ##29yearsOfLamhe ##Romance #Friendship #Love.”

—ANI

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WHAT’S HAPPENING!

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artist, in an attempt to convey the social message of sustainability through Automobile Art, is coming up with a virtual event this year known as The Cartist Festival 2020. During the 4 days long festival to be organised online, a series of artful events will take place inclusive of talk shows, interactive sessions with industry experts, live art installations, art exhibitions, workshops and a lot more.

The talk sessions will feature eminent artists and experts from the automobile industry to throw light upon the sustainable practices to be adopted by the peo-

RAJ: Dr CP Joshi (Speaker Rajasthan Assembly) and Vaibhav Gehlot (President, Rajasthan Cricket Association) were seen together at Hotel Rambagh Palace, Jaipur enjoying the winter sun during an engagement ceremony in the Bhawani Samota family. The ceremonies are being held in Maharani Mahal garden, Rambagh Palace.

The Cartist Festival 2020

ple and to do so by way of art.

Some of the notable names contributing to the sessions are Nikunj Sanghi, an Automobile industry veteran who has been vocal about the issues related to the industry and one of the top 10 dealers of Mahindra and Mahindra; Adil Jal Darukhanawala, a pioneering automotive journalist; Avik Chattopadhyay, holding 22 years of experience in closely working with the Automobile industry; Nand Kumar Nair, media strategist, automotive editor and television journalist; to name a few. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

RAJ: Jagdeesh Chandra with Yamini Panwar at Jaipur on Sunday afternoon. Yamini is a personal trainer, physiotherapist and model.

RAJ: Energy minister Dr BD Kalla was presented with the FB tech UVC product by Dr Sandeep Sharma, director of FB Tech Pvt. Ltd. Jaipur. The UVC light reportedly is effective against coronavirus and 19 other viruses, bacteria and fungus as per by DRDO approved laboratory and WHO.

RAJ: Annakut at the Kale Hanuman Temple in the Chandi Ki Taksal area of Jaipur on Sunday.

—PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

National Pharmacy Week

REACHING

HEIGHTS

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igital Baal Mela by LIC, an online fest for the children of Rajasthan to bring out the best talent in them is a big hit not only in the state but across the country, as the team has been received entries from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana as well.

This fest is being organised for the first time in the country, and the reach the team is getting is absolutely commendable. Through this fest, it is being proved that the children are determined to spread awareness of the Corona pandemic.

In this creative competition, as expected, children from different districts have showcased virtually hundreds of entries of their creative painting, slogan, short story, dance video on various social media handles. It ends on 14 December.

Moahan Tada with Rahul Sharma

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T Shagun Thapliyal for cooking from Lucknow, Akshat Bansal for Tabla from Kaurai and Laksya Sharma for acting in Dungarpur.

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he 59th National Pharmacy Week (NPW)- 2020 was observed by Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy, Geetanjali University, Udaipur from 17 November to 21 November, on the topic ‘Pharmacist: Frontline Health Professionals’.

More than 500 participants took part in a series of webinars across India including research scholars, faculties and students from various states.

The Chief Guest of the program was the Indian Pharmaceutical Association Professor (Dr.) T.V. Naraina, Special Guest QBD International and

Advisor United Nation MPP Geneva Ranjit Bershikar, Principal of Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy, Dr MS Rathore. Coordinator of the program were Dr Udichi Kataria, Dr Kalpesh Gaur, and Dr Virendra Singh.

The ceremony was inaugurated by GD Gupta, Director cum Principal Pro (DR) of AISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, and the invited guest was Dr Rohit Singhal, Senior Safety Manager, Global Pharmacovigilance of IQVIA. During the sessions, various competitions were organised in which the students of Pharma participated enthusiastically. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

RAJ: The elections of the PENCAK SILAT Jaipur district were held on Sunday.

Representatives from 14 sports clubs, sports schools and academies participated in the elections, and Mohan Tada was elected as President, and Rahul Sharma as Secretary, while Rohit Saini clinched the Vice-president post and Tina Sharma will be the Treasurer.

GUJ: The Delhi Darwaja Market seen deserted during the curfew in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

—PHOTO BY HANIF SINDHI

FROM UTTAR PRADESH...

The 23rd ‘Samuhik Vivah Sammelan’ was held in the Pink City on Sunday, where a total of 16 couples tied a knot and started their married life.

—PHOTOS BY NAIM KHAN

Students wearing colourful floral printed protective masks while they doing some practical work in the Botany Lab at Lucknow University in Lucknow.

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icheal Castellino CEO of Castellino Eye Foundation presented a made in India smart UV rays virus disinfectant lamp invented by Dr Sandeep Sharma CMD of FB Tech New Energy Pvt Ltd Jaipur. The lamp was gifted to Sr Fabiola & Sr Fatima, Congregation of the Holy family

of Nazareth Sancoale Goa for the Hearing and Speaking Impaired Centre ‘The Anand Bhawan‘ built by RJ Rev Oswald Lewis Bishop of Jaipur, managed

by Fr Melvin Jobard Director of the Institution & Principal St Anselms North City School Niwaru Road, Jhotwara.

To support the occasion, Social Worker Diana Kaushik and Brijesh Sharma were present.

GUJ: People stayed inside their houses due to the curfew in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

—PHOTO BY HANIF SINDHI

A group of people conducted a cleanliness drive on the banks of the Yamuna river in the city today. “This is an attempt to send a message to the society regarding the importance of cleanliness of Yamuna. We will try to do it every Sunday,” said Rimjhim, one of the participants.

RAJ: Kusum Yadav along with the Nagar Nigam officials visited the entire ward area on Saturday, to know the public issues. During the visit, there was a huge pile of garbage in the ward as well as stray animals were seen roaming around.

The officials were instructed to resolve the issue with an immediate effect.