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racing the footprints, the role of the Math in Ram Temple movement, dates back to time im- memorial. It was during the British era in 1935 that Mahant of the Math, rolled out the movement for the Temple. Nath’s T tireless efforts resulted in success after 14 years when in 1949, Lord Ram’s idol was consecrated in Ayodhya. Digvijay Nath was present at the Math at that very moment. The reins of the Math were then handed over to , who in 1984, formed the Shri Mukti Yagya Samiti, to bring everyone, rooting for Ram Temple, at one platform. In February, 1986, when the court ordered opening of lock of the , Avaidyanath was pre- sent in Ayodhya. The Ram Temple movement gained a significant momentum when Adityanath, a fresh gradu- ate, renouncing his family life, became a monk with Nath Panth in 1992. He was a disciple of Ma- hant Avaidyanath. Adityanath soon proved his mettle and further ignited the fire for Ram Temple where it had either been doused or was never erupted. Soon, in 1996, Adityanath was heading the . He held scores of meetings at the Math for Ram Temple. The basic agendas dis- cussed during the meetings were banning cow slaughter, uniform civil code, anti-conversion cam- paigns and so on. In the mid 90s when the Temple movement had reached a tipping point and then began to decline, it was who plugged the holes and held the forte in Eastern Ut- tar Pradesh and never let the fire douse. Of the many unsung heroes who contributed in the Ram Temple movement, Yogi Adityanath’s prominence with which he led from the front rac- ing against time, shall always be inscribed in gold in history books. In whatever magnanimity the world will witness the Ram Temple in days to come, there would al- ways be a special flower from the Gorakhnath Math in Lord Ram’s feet.

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IN-DEPTH WOOING VOTERS 2021: HOPE AND CAUTION WITH A FREE JOB PALLAVI olitics has come to dominate the SINGH Covid-19 vaccination drive set to The writer is life coach, interpersonal begin on January 16. Kerala, Ta- skills trainer & storyteller, and has mil Nadu, and West Bengal have 18 years of work experience in the P services and hospitality industry tried to out-step the BJP with the promise of a free vaccine for all the people in their respective states. Maharashtra, Delhi, ust like the morning dew, this and Rajasthan have asked the Centre to ad- new year brings with it fresh, minister vaccines for free. It all started with crisp new hope! Hope that eve- Nirmala Sitharaman promising a free vac- ryone around us will be in bet- cine for everyone in Bihar while campaigning ter health this year, hope that for votes in the state. The other states wanted life goes back to what was con- to know why just Bihar, why not people of sidered normal, hope that eve- other states. The latest directive from the Cen- J ryone’s work/ business will tre is that about three crore healthcare and pick up again. This is indeed frontline workers including policemen and the time for us to take stock of safai karamcharis, will get the job for free. the year gone by and to venture For West Bengal CM Banerjee this has come out towards normalcy albeit as a chance to woo voters with the promise of cautiously. a free vaccine for all the 10 crore people of the However, to move forward, state. Did she expect the BJP to make a Bihar- towards new experiences and like promise to voters of the state which goes travel, we must screen and to the polls a few months from now? “I am clean unnecessary travel bag- happy to announce that our government is gage (makes the journey ahead making arrangements to facilitate the admin- so much lighter!). Insecurities istration of the #Covid 19 vaccine to all the and worries when excessive people of the state without any cost,” Banerjee are akin to unnecessary bag- said. Kerala, TN announced free vaccines for gage in my opinion which cannot overemphasise the im- being checked for temperature all last year, as did Puducherry. The terms of needs to be put away. Today, I portance of following all gov- and oxygen levels and being assembly in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, want my article to speak to ernment stated guidelines for made to wash hands upon en- and Puducherry is ending between May and those, whose lives have been safety at work, keeping social try into premises. In some June this year. Will voters bite the bait? crippled due to the Covid pan- distance, wearing your mask, places shoes are also provided demic, who have a higher level clean hands, etc. Curfew tim- by the workplace. See what is of anxiety due to covid, who ing ought to be respected as required at your home and think ten times before stepping well. My article is in no way The year gone by has your office. Make sure people WHEN RAJ BHAWAN out of their houses. meant to undermine any of the follow the rules. Many of us have had family well-stated often repeated pre- made many of us fear Be Covid prepared while members get extremely sick, cautionary steps that are a req- for dear life. While travelling: Carry linen and PLAYS POLITICS land up in hospitals, ICU’s uisite and in fact indeed are caution is still toiletries and basic medica- emember the hush-hush manner and in some cases more than the “New normal”.My article necessary so is tion while on the go with fam- in which Maharashtra Governor Staying one family member is affect- is meant for those amongst us ily. If for nothing else, per- working and going out Bhagat Singh Koshiyari revoked cautious is the ed. It’s a very difficult situa- who are emotionally suffering haps for your mind to worry R the President’s rule at 5.47 am and new normal, tion for people, who are al- and panicking or in a constant in small dozes were a little less! then hurriedly administered the perhaps forever. ready suffering from a dan- dilemma while planning there required for the sake A story about the fear I oath of office to Devendra Fadnavis? Koshi- gerous disease or are in the day to day activity. “To go or of work and for penned down for this arti- yari was checkmated by the strongman of However, as a higher risk bracket. Every not to go” or “ To invite or not cle: There were two friends. Maharashtra politics - Sharad Pawar - who famous person movement outside the safety To invite” or “ To employ or family, friends, and One called brave and the other forged an unthinkable alliance between Shiv once said “ He of one’s home is a monumen- not To employ”. personal wellbeing fear. One day fear told brave” Sena, Congress, and NCP. who is not tal decision. While each one of us have brave brave” to jump from this This was not the first time when a BJP-ap- everyday Staying cautious is the new our own unique way to deal rooftop to the next one” brave pointed governor chose to behave like a politi- conquering normal, perhaps forever. and heal when faced with chal- replied,” I will but after you”. cian instead of being apolitical as mandated some fear has However, as a famous person lenges and problems. I would No one ended up jumping be- by the Constitution. The Raj Bhawan is play- once said “ He who is not eve- like to share tips that might cause fear was always fearful ing a controversial role in West Bengal and not learned the ryday conquering some fear remind you to do what you al- and he never jumped. Puducherry, where Chief Minister V. Naraya- secret of life”. By has not learned the secret of ready know is important ly, weekly outings in advance. What none of them realized nasamy is staging a protest against the Lieu- all means, be life”. By all means, be cau- Things such as where you are was that on the other roof there tenant-Governor Kiran Bedi and has demand- cautious but if tious but if you are that small STEPPING OUT AGAIN: going and how are all very im- was a plethora of opportunities ed her recall for asking him not to hold New you are that minority of overly cautious THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND portant considering that the and experiences just waiting to Year revelry. She called it arbitrary and small minority people whose entire life has Build good health: When the virus is still out there. The vac- enrich their lives. But alas! against rules. This is the second time that the come to a standstill, I urge foundation is strong, chances cines are out but will take They were left on their 30 by 30 two are on a collision course. of overly you to look out on the streets of things going horribly wrong some time to reach everyone. feet rooftop .sufficient space for West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar cautious people from the safety of your house are minimized. Build good Follow guidelines: “When in two but locked away from the and the state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee whose entire life windows. From the vegetable health by working on your food Rome do what the Romans do” rest of the endless world. have been at loggerheads for some time but with has come to a vendor to the street shop own- and fitness daily, even if it is in old and yes clichéd quote. The The year gone by has made assembly elections approaching, the friction standstill, I ers to the beggars on the small doses but keep working new Covid centric quote ought many of us fear for dear life. between the two has been increasing with each urge you to look street, they had no option but on it regularly. to be” When out in the open, do While caution is still neces- passing day. out on the to overcome their fear. The Plan your outings: While I what the world does – wear your sary so is working and going In Goa and Manipur the governors - Mrid- basic necessity of life has left was always an excited partici- mask and keep distance” out in small dozes were re- ula Sinha and Najma Heptullah - blatantly streets from the them with no option but to get pant when it came to planning Keep your surroundings quired for the sake of work and denied Congress to form a government de- safety of your mentally stronger. impromptu outings, Currently, and your home clean: Em- for family, friends, and person- spite the party having a majority. house windows While it is essential and I it is essential to plan your dai- ployee’s/Staff everywhere is al wellbeing.

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INDIA’S OWN FAIRY LAND Tourists take a shikara ride across Dal Lake with snow-clad Zabarwan mountains in the backdrop, in Srinagar. Nestled at the feet of snow-capped mountains, the beauty of Dal Lake — and her people — are breathtaking. During winters, it appears as if the shikara moves over glass in the womb of Himalayas. But the ziqr of Dal Lake is incomplete without the couplet from ‘Myon Watan’ by noted poet Dina Nath Nadim, “Hamara vatan, khilte hua shalimaar bagh jaisa, Hamara vatan, Dal Lake mein khilte hua kamal jaisa. Naujawaano ke garam khoon jaisa, Mera vatan, tera vatan, hamara vatan, duniya ka sabse pyara vatan.” ...and certainly as Dal Lake is jewel of Srinagar, Kashmir is the diamond of India. —PHOTO BY PTI

CENTRE Racism returns to cricket SCRAMBLES Haryana CM Khattar AS BIRD FLU REACHES cancels kisan meet after with ugly scenes at Sydney 7 STATES On Day 4, play was halted for a few minutes after Security officials evicted protestors rip venue apart Indian team complained that few spectators the group of spectators Police used teargas and water cannons to stop allegedly used racial slur at Mohammed Siraj from the ground hundreds of farmers from reaching a helipad in Sydney: After two days of persistent heckling Kaimla village, where Khattar was to land by the SCG crowd and New Delhi: The Centre racial abuse on Satur- said the outbreak of Karnal: Haryana Chief day against Indian play- bird flu or avian influ- Minister Manohar Lal ers fielding in the deep, enza has been reported Khattar on Sunday can- the team has filed an in , tak- celled his ‘kisan ma- official complaint with ing the total number of hapanchayat’ pro- the ICC Match Referee. affected states to seven. gramme in Karnal after It is learnt that soon However, the confir- farmers opposing the after play ended on Day mation of bird flu in Centre’s three farm 3 in the Sydney Test, Delhi, Chhattisgarh laws uprooted tents and skipper Ajinkya Ra- and Maharashtra, is damaged the stage at hane and senior player awaited as the samples the venue. R Ashwin informed on- have been sent for test- Police resorted to field umpires Paul Reif- ing, it said. mild lathi-charge and Protesting farmers vandalise the stage at kisan mahapanchayat fel and Paul Wilson that Police talk to spectators as the game is stopped after a complaint by Indian players during play on Besides Uttar Pradesh, used teargas and water as police look on in Karnal on Sunday. —PHOTO BY PTI fast bowlers Moham- day four of the third test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. the other six states where canons to stop hundreds med Siraj and Jasprit bird flu is confirmed are of farmers from reach- think government is go- The farmers then Bumrah were subjected Kerala, Rajasthan, Mad- ing a helipad in Kaimla ing to withdraw these moved to occupy the CROWD CALLED SIRAJ to racial abuse and de- ICC CONDEMNS PEAK OF ROWDY hya Pradesh, Himachal village, where Khattar laws,” he said. venue of Khattar’s kisan rogatory language. “BROWN DOG”, “BIG INCIDENT, ASKS BEHAVIOUR: KOHLI Pradesh, Haryana and was scheduled to land. Over 1,500 cops had mahapanchayat, where “Both were fielding on MONKEY”: OFFICIAL CA FOR REPORT SLAMS SCG CROWD Gujarat. Khattar later said been deployed as secu- around 2,000 farmers, the boundary on the op- The International Cricket “So far, the disease with such behaviour, rity for the meeting and most of them BJP sup- posite side of the dress- Council (ICC) on Sunday has been confirmed the protesters had “de- seven checkpoints were porters, were waiting. ing room and words and condemned the alleged from seven states. …The famed farmers” and he set up ahead of the ven- The protesting farmers some racial slurs were incidents of racism against Department has issued believed “Congress par- ue. Agitating farmers, flung chairs, tore ban- directed against them. It Indian players that took advisory to the affected ty and Communists however, managed to ners and vandalised place during the ongoing appeared certain mem- India pacer Mohammed India captain Virat Kohli states so as to avoid fur- have a major role to breach six checkpoints other arrangements Siraj was called a “Brown third Test match. The inter- slammed the alleged inci- bers of the crowd were ther spread of the dis- play in such incidents.” and arrive near the hel- made for the meeting. Dog” and “Big Monkey” national cricket body has dents of racism by members drunk,” said a source in in a series of racist slurs also asked for a detailed of the crowd against Indian ease,” the Ministry of He also said the Centre ipad, forcing authori- Speaking at a press the Indian team. hurled by a group of Aus- report from Cricket Aus- players during the ongoing Fisheries, Animal Hus- was not likely to repeal ties to move the landing conference later, Khat- With a considerably tralian spectators, a BCCI tralia, which is investigat- third Test between India and bandry and Dairying the farm laws. “Discus- spot for Khattar’s heli- tar said the incident reduced crowd under offi cial has alleged. ing the matter. Australia Turn to P6 said in a statement. sion can be held on cer- copter to a different lo- had “sent a message” to Covid-19 Turn to P6 Turn to P6 tain points, but I do not cation. people. Turn to P6 How Noida became... UP scores better than other states Apple of Yogi’s eyes during pandemic on women safety parameters —FILE PHOTO sionerate system of po- Lucknow: After Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath During pandemic, Noida showed that it licing in January, 2020, a took charge of Uttar Pradesh in 2017, the state has has the potential to raise UP as one of move that appeared to become the safest place for women and this has have bore good results been confirmed by the latest data of the National the most sought for states in the as number of street and Crime Record Bureau (NCRB). According to the country through its vividness heinous crimes went latest NCRB report,UP have the lowest figures of down in 2020. crime against women as compared to the 21 major Vishal Srivastav lenges on the chin. Police Commissioner states of the country. The CM didn’t give in Alok Singh, while pre- The state also has fewer female crime cases than Noida: While most against the tough times senting the crime data the the national average. The Yogi government, states in the country rather, he chose to con- for the year on December which has been continuously making efforts for are ruing lack of re- vert adversaries into CM Yogi Adityanath 30, said the crime graph the safety, dignity and self respect of women, has sources during atroci- opportunities. He saw a had gone down in the dis- been successfu lto a great extent in curbing crime ties levelled by the pan- great potential in West- trict and remarked that against women in UP and the latest figures of Yogi government has built Pink demic, Uttar Pradesh ern Uttar Pradesh and he termed the place as da and made major his force had been on an NCRB are also testifying it. In 2019, the country’s Booths especially for women’s Chief Minister has re- tapped it intelligently. “show window” of the changes there. Infamous “aggressive” mode of po- overall average for crime against women was re- safety across Lucknow. mained unperturbed In fact in one of his state. The CM especially for crime, the district licing to keep citizens corded at 62.4 cases per one lakh while UP stood Women can report any crime and took all the chal- recent visits to Noida, took cognisance of Noi- switched to the Commis- safe. Turn to P6 at 55.4 per one lakh. Turn to P6 against them here. UTTAR PRADESH www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia LUCKNOW | MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 04 Health fairs to be held on every Sunday at 3,200 sites in the state starting February 2 AFTER LONG POSTPONEMENT DUE TO COVID,

Yogi Speaks CM RELAUNCHES AROGYA MELA M Yogi has said Cthat during the centenary year of the famous Chauri Chaura saga, the state would observe its importance in a number of ways, including special events at all Shaheed Smaraks in UP.

he Yogi government Thad found 9 lakh people deprived of old age pension scheme previously. To avoid repeat of such mistake, it set up camps in the districts as a result of which about 15 lakh people have become beneficiaries.

nder Yogi Govern- Ument pensioners have received Rs 500, increased previously from Rs 300-400. The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath speaking at the inauguration of the Arogya Mela at Farrukhabad on Sunday. CM Yogi feeding sweet to a farmer’s child during the fair. amount spent on pen- sioners has doubled YOUTH ARRESTED also claimed that their the rest of the popula- from Rs 1500 Cr. to Rs government has re- tion in the fourth 3000 Cr. for 51 Lakh moved ‘middle-men’ phase. I congratulate pensioners. who used to hinder the scientists of our coun- distribution process. try for this break- First India Bureau “The government poli- through,” said Adity- cies from Delhi can now anath. Farrukhabad: In an at- directly reach to the The Chief Minister tempt to cater to the poor sitting in Uttar also said that state govt health related needs of Pradesh,” he added. has removed ‘middle- the commoners in Uttar Prime Minister Nar- men’ who used to hin- Pradesh, Chief Minis- endra Modi had earlier der the distribution ter Yogi Adityanath had announced that the process. come with a fortified vaccination drive will According to govern- plan to begin the Arog- start from January 16 ment data, 32 lakh peo- ya Melas from February throughout the coun- ple got treatment as last year. try, and it will be con- well as 2.14 lakh people However, given the ducted in four phases. got Ayushman cards rise of pandemic and The CM talking to farmers and seeing their products at the fair. “In the first phase, the made in the seven Aro- subsequent lockdown health workers will re- gya Melas organised in March last year, the Yogi Adityanath inau- are aimed to make peo- jana as well as provide organised at more than Farrukhabad and said, ceive COVID shots. Se- before the pandemic. Arogya Mela had to be gurated the Arogya ple aware of the govern- them with the best treat- 3,400 sites from 10 AM to “I am blessed to inaugu- curity forces personnel Inauguration of the postponed. Mela at Sankisa Prima- ment’s health schemes ment. We will make 4 PM every Sunday from rate the first Arogya will be administered ‘Arogya Melas’ was post- In compliance with ry Health Centre in Far- like Ayushman Bharat their Ayushman Bharat February 2,” Adity- Mela of the year, on the the vaccine in the sec- poned on March 15, the forced postpone- rukhabad on Sunday. Yojana and Mukhy- cards at the centre. The anath said. He also land of Buddha.” ond phase, old and sick 2020, in view of the glob- ment, Chief Minister “The Arogya Melas amantri Jan Arogya Yo- Arogya Melas will be greeted the people of The Chief Minister people in the third, and al pandemic situation. Sympathisers of land mafia feeling ‘Will vaccinate ‘Yogi govt committed to uplift life of each and worried: CM takes a dig at Akhilesh every person’ First India Bureau function of the the such people are feeling child labourers through education’ ‘Mukhyamantri Aarog- worried. First India Bureau The Yogi government Lucknow: Ahead of Banda: Chief Minister ya Mela’ here, Adity- The CM said, “These has launched Child La- the coronavirus vacci- Yogi Adityanath on Sun- anath said only crimi- sympathisers did not Lucknow: State Com- bor Learning scheme nation drive from Janu- day justified the drive nals, mafia and gang- have a problem when the mission for Protection under Mission Shakti ary 16, CM Yogi Adity- against ‘land mafia’ sters were feeling afraid land mafia used to grab of Child Rights (SCP- were the families of anath on Sunday said claiming that sympathis- in the state. the land of a poor per- CR) Chairman Vishesh child beggars will be his government will at- ers of such people are “They are feeling son, trader or a common Gupta speaking about supported by providing tempt to cover each and feeling worried, in an in- afraid and moving with man. They are having the condition of forced education to the chil- every person in the direct attack on SP presi- boards hanging around problems when the prop- child labour in the state dren and employment to state. dent Akhilesh Yadav. their necks,” the chief erty belonging to the said the state govern- the mother of such chil- “We aim to cover each Yadav, a former chief minister said.“Today, the poor and farmers are be- ment has plans to uplift dren. The plan is to help and every person under minister of Uttar government is working ing freed from criminals the life of child labour- SCPCR Chairman Vishesh Gupta the mothers under the it. It will also be ensured Pradesh, told reporters with a pledge. Earlier, the and mafia.” ers. He said that 2,500 skill development that all guidelines of the in Banda on Friday that land of the poor and trad- Adityanath said now child labourers have schemes. ing them fall victim to schemes and also pro- Centre are followed dur- the Adityanath govern- ers used to be grabbed by the sympathisers of land been identified and they He said in the state exploitation. He said vide them counselling if ing vaccination,” Adity- ment was targeting mafia,” he said, adding mafia are worried as will be educated and em- people are forcing chil- that various depart- needed and also the fa- anath said while inaugu- some people and demol- while action is being they fear that “these bull- ployment of their par- dren to beg on the streets ments are working to- ther will be provided rating Arogya Mela at ishing their houses.Ad- taken against land ma- dozers now may move ents will be taken care which is depriving them gether to uplift life of work under MNREGA Sankisa in Farrukhabad. dressing the inaugural fia, the sympathisers of towards them.” of through government of education and mak- child beggars. at the state level. The CM also re- viewed preparations for the drive. Reiterating GLAMOUR QUOTIENT the commitment to pro- vide better health care services to the poor, Adityanath said his Khadi fashion show to be epicentre of Gkp Mahotsav government is doing it with all its resources  First India Bureau designer clothes of re- in recent years. Youths war, saree, and suit ma- and without any dis- nowned fashioner de- are also liking it and not terials for girls are easily crimination. Lucknow: Khadi Fash- signers like Asma Hus- only in Khaddar, Khadi available on the outlets “My government is The event ion show will be a center sain, Runa Banerjee and garments also come in of Khadi Ashram. Khadi striving hard to provide will be held of attraction this year in Rupika Rastogi Gupta. colorful designs of cot- is also being mixed with benefits of all welfare Mahotsav This event will be held ton, muslin and silk. silk, wool and cotton for schemes to everyone on January 12 scheduled to be held on on January 12 from 5.30 Now women are also preparing dress materi- without any discrimina- January 12 and 13 in the pm to 6.15 pm on the liking Khadi saris and al. Silk and Khadi gar- tion of caste, creed and from 5.30 pm to city of Chief Minister main stage of the festi- the same Khadi kurtas ments are in the ratio of ,” he said. 6.15 pm with top Yogi Adityanath. val at Champa Devi Park and suits are now a new 50-50 percent,” said de- Inaugurating the Aro- On the evening of with top sixteen profes- trend. Being eco-friend- signer Asma Hussain. gya Mela , Adityanath 16 professional January 12, fashion sional Femina Models ly, Khadi is also not The fabric is expensive said it is just another model Dimple Patel will walking on the ramp. harmful to the skin. but it gives a royal look. platform to reach out to Femina Models be showcasing Khadi There will be three entertainment filler `Ta- is also a “Long and short kur- Salwar-kameez, kurta- people and ensure that walking wear on the ramp and rounds of top designers nura Nritya’. big admirer of Khadi tas and Dhotis are being pajama, saree, jacket, all medical facilities are during her appearance, and international art- It is to be mentioned and its popularity and liked by boys and tops, etc. are available in the made available to them the ramp Dimple will be wearing ists performing with that Prime Minister range has also increased short kurtas, kurta-sal- market, she added. under one roof.

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NEWS at a glance BIRD WATCH: Lko zoo keeps hawk SANKISA TO BE DEVELOPED AS A BUDDHIST PILGRIM SPOT: CM Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath intends to send the messages of Lord Buddha from India to eye vigil to steer clear of avian flu the whole world. The CM, who on May 7, 2020 on the occasion of Buddha Purnima had CM Yogi directs officials to remain on alert, orders relieveing IVRI, Bareilly of Covid responsibilities —PHOTO BY SUMIT KUMAR expressed his intention to develop all the places First India Bureau CROWS DIE stalled on war footing. reported from various related to Lord Gautam Bhudda in the state, The lower branches of parts of the country. has announced on Sunday that Sankisa will be Lucknow: Following the trees on the roadside He asked the officials developed as a Buddhist pilgrimage. The Chief the confirmation of bird have been cut, so that to relieve the Indian Vet- Minister said that the development in Sankisa flu in samples collected birds do not drop their erinary Research Insti- wll take place in the same way as other places from the Kanpur zoo, excreta on the road,” tute (IVRI) in Bareilly of the Nawab Wajid Ali Acting Director of all responsibilities relat- known for Buddhism like Kushinagar, Kausham- Shah Zoological Garden the institute Sanjeev Ku- ing to COVID-19 so that bi, Sarnath and Kapilavastu. in Lucknow is opting for mar said. it can concentrate on preventive measures The Centre on Satur- bird flu and its testing, 1 HELD FOR RAPING DALIT MINOR and keeping a close day said the outbreak of an official release said. A 42-year-old man was arrested for allegedly watch on the birds kept bird flu or avian influ- Holding a review raping a minor Dalit girl in a village under in the bird enclosure, of- enza has been reported meeting with senior of- Shukul Bazar police station, a police offi cial said. ficials said on Sunday. The sealed bird enclousers in Lucknow zoo. in UP, taking the num- ficials, the CM pointed The 15-year-old had gone to attend nature’s call “No case (of bird flu) ber of affected states in out that every year in on Wednesday evening when the man who lives has been reported here, Bottles containing a closure. If any unusual and reflectors are being the country to seven. winter, migratory birds in a neighbouring village raped her, said SHO yet we are taking all the solution of potassium behaviour is seen in any installed at the Central The other six states are arrive in large numbers Bazar Shukul Ravindra Singh, citing the preventive measures. permanganate have bird, it will be taken to Avian Research Insti- Kerala, Rajasthan, MP, in Allahabad, where the complaint given by the girl’s father. An FIR has The virus spreads from been kept at the gates of the isolation ward,” Sin- tute (CARI). Himachal Pradesh, Har- Magh Mela is also or- been lodged on the basis of the complaint under the excreta of migrato- the zoo so that the visi- gh added. “To ensure that mi- yana and Gujarat. ganised. Thus, there is a the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe ry birds and our effort is tors enter the premises In Bareilly, arrange- gratory birds do not en- UP Chief Minister need to take extra to ensure that it does not disinfected, he said. ments to provide drink- ter CARI campus Yogi Adityanath direct- precautions in view of (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Protection come here,” Zoo Direc- “We are maintaining ing water to migratory through the aerial route, ed officials to remain the bird-flu scare, he of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, tor RK Singh said. a watch on the birds’ en- birds have been shut reflectors are being in- alert in view of bird-flu said. he said. The accused has been arrested and the girl has been sent for medical examination. UP CONG CHIEF ATTACKS GOVT Police Academy receives MiG-21 fighter UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu on Sunday attacked the BJP government over law and order, saying the state is setting new records aircraft from IAF; to be installed today in “ease of doing crime”. In a statement issued here, Lallu said, “Anarchy and crime are at their First India Bureau tor of Dr Bhimrao peak in the state. As far as the law and order sit- Ambedkar Police Acad- Muradabad: uation is concerned, UP is setting new records The Mu- emy Moradabad, said radabad police academy that after getting per- in ease of doing crime.” Lallu said instead of has received an MiG-21 mission from the gov- fi xing the shattered law and order problem, CM aircraft of the Indian ernment, the process of Yogi declared rather stubbornly that the poor Air Force in lieu of the transfer of Hurricane people in the state are getting justice while the Hawker Hurricane air- aircraft has started. The mafi a and their sympathisers are feeling afraid. craft. It will be installed MiG-21 aircraft reached The statement is not only laughable but also at the second gate of Of- the Police Academy in Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari inaugurating the Arogya plays with sentiments of people, Lallu told ficer Mess in the acade- a trailer from the Air lines station police ar- three vehicles from the Mela at Urban PHC Ujariyaon on Sunday. Lucknow DM Abhishek reporters in Barabanki. He said farmers are sad my. Meanwhile, the In- Force Command Center, ranged a crane to take Air Force Command Prakash looks on. and worried under the BJP rule and on January dian Air Force will shift Lucknow. The rest of its down the aircraft. How- Centre in Lucknow on 15, his party workers will gherao the Raj Bha- Hawker Hurricane air- part came in two vehi- ever, the air force techni- Sunday. On Monday, the van. His statement came after the CM justifi ed craft from its premises cles, including contain- cal team could not come MiG-21 aircraft will be CS Tiwari lauds CM the drive against land mafi a, claiming that sym- to the museum in Delhi. ers. The Air Force sent till late evening, due to installed at the academy pathisers of such people are feeling worried. The MiG-21 was its technical team to get which the aircraft could along with handing over brought to the Police it off and install from not be offloaded. the Hurricane aircraft for health boosting Academy Moradabad in the trailer. The civil Rajiv Krishna, direc- to the Air Force team. Arogya Mela UP man stranded in GALLANTS MEET First India Bureau vide heath facilities at one place. Iran returns home Lucknow: Chief Secre- He said that due to tary Rajendra Kumar such fairs on the state, First India Bureau Tiwari inaugurated the public of the state Arogya Mela at Urban will be healthy and will Lucknow: A man from UP stranded in Iran after PHC Ujariyaon. also help in the control being duped by a recruitment agent has returned The Chief Secretary of various other diseas- home with the help of Indian embassy there, a BJP in address on the occa- es. He praised the effort MP said on Sunday. sion said that the Jan of CM Yogi to control According to BJP MP from Shahjahanpur Arun Arogya Scheme was the spread of Corona Kumar Sagar, Rinku, a resident of Jakhiya village started in 2020 but due and said that now the in the district, had gone to Iran on December 14 af- to the COVID situation work related to Corona ter being promised a job in the merchant navy by it had to be temporarily Vaccination is to begin the Mumbai-based agent. stopped. He also said with proper arrange- Rinku was introduced to the agent by a man who that with the coopera- ments. had taken Rs 3.50 lakh from him. tion of all in control of He also asked the On reaching Iran, Rinku was given a job in a COVID has been people to apply for small boat and his employers took away his pass- achieved and so the Golden cards under port and other documents. Having realised that he Arogya Mela can be re- Ayushman Bharat and has been duped, Rinku narrated his situation to his sumed. benefit from the free father who, in turn, approached the MP. The MP Major General NS Rajpurohit, VSM, Additional Director General Recruiting of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand called on Chief He added that treatment of upto Rs 5 said he spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jais- Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow and briefed him on various aspects of recruitment in Indian Army. through this fair all ef- lakh throughout the hankar and “the Indian embassy sent Rinku back. forts are taken to pro- year. GORAKHPUR MAHOTSAV Lucknow leads with 165 of 646 Tallest Tricolour, talks with farmers on agenda new corona cases in state First India Bureau ten to the address of CM The national flag will have a height of to the stock farmers and Lucknow: Uttar 246 feet. So far the tallest tricolour is in see the tallest flag. Pradesh’s COVID-19 tal- Sources said an in- ly climbed to 5,93,171 on Ghaziabad dist with a height of 211 feet dustrialist of the region Sunday with 699 fresh Amar Tulsiyan had cases while the death Qazi Abdur Rahman Champa Devi Park in started working on this toll mounted to 8,495 as the city are at full swing. project in December 13 more people suc- Gorakhpur: Installa- Officials are leaving no 2017 but due to certain cumbed to the disease. tion of the tallest tricol- stones unturned to en- hindrance the plan was Of the latest fatali- our national flag at sure the grand success delayed and now Nation- ties, two were reported —PICTURE FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PUSPOSE ONLY RamgarhTal and a dia- of the programmme. Di- al Greenery Tribunal from state capital Luc- logue with stock farm- visional Commissioner Ramgarh Tal, where the flag will be installed, is an important landmark. and Gorakhpur Devel- know, the Uttar Pradesh number of patients dis- ID-19 tally of Muzaffar- ers would be two re- Jayant Narledkar is opment Authority has government said in a charged so far stands at nagar district reached markable program- monitoring the ongoing ing. Through this Chief in the country with a given no objection for statement. 5,73,542. 8,286 on Sunday with 13 mmes at Gorakhpur preparation. Minister would try to height of 246 feet and 540 the installation of the Lucknow also report- There are 11,134 ac- fresh cases on Sunday. Mahotsav on January 12 The district adminis- woo the farmers of this square metre in area. So flag that will be visible ed the highest number tive COVID-19 cases in The death toll due to and 13. The platform tration has issued a let- region. far the tallest tricolour from a distance of 15 of fresh cases at 165, it UP, the statement said. the disease remained at will be used to link stock ter to district veterinary Apart from it he is in Ghaziabad district kilometres. said. So far, over 2.53 crore 106. The number of ac- farmers and the nation- officer to mobilise stock- would also install the with a height of 211 feet. It will be the second As many as 769 COV- samples have been test- tive COVID-19 cases in al spirit in his own style farmers and the cow- largest tricolour nation- Both programmmes glory for Gorakhpur. ID-19 patients recovered ed in the state, with 1.38 the district stands at 261, by CM Yogi Adityanath. keepers to participate in al flag at RamgarhTal on will be telecast through The city also has the from the disease and lakh tested the previous while the total recover- The preparation for a seminar on Cow pro- Jan 13. This would be websites and around 1 longest railway plat- were discharged the pre- day, it said. ies surged to 7,981, DM two days Mahotsavr at tection and Cow keep- the tallest national flag crore people would lis- form of the country. vious day. With this, the Similarly, the COV- Selva Kumari said. INDIA www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia LUCKNOW | MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 06 FARMERS’ STIR Pak violates There is a cartel in ceasefire in RAHUL GANDHI ASKS PM MODI diff sectors cement, steel along LoC, IB industry: Gadkari Jammu: Pakistani TO SUPPORT THE ANNADATAS troops violated cease- fire by resorting to un- Farmers have been protesting at different borders of Delhi since Nov 26 IYC LAUNCHES provoked mortar shell- New Delhi: Congress PROGRAMME TO ing & firing on forward leader Rahul Gandhi on PAY TRIBUTE TO posts and villages in Sunday, lashed out at different sectors along Prime Minister Naren- DEAD FARMERS the Line of Control and dra Modi and asked him New Delhi: The In- the International Bor- to support farmers dian Youth Congress der (IB) in Rajouri, amid the agitation over on Saturday launched Poonch and Kathua dis- the new agriculture a nationwide pro- tricts of Jammu and He will take the suggestion to FM & PM Modi, Nitin Gadkari said. laws. gram ‘Ek Muthi Mitti Kashmir, officials said. “There is still time, Shaheedo Ke Naam’ However, there was no New Delhi: Union Min- the Minister said while Modi ji, support the An- to pay tribute to farm- immediate report of ister for Micro, Small interacting with Build- nadata, leave the capi- ers who died during any damage on the In- and Medium Enterpris- ers’ Association of In- talists,” read his tweet the agitation against dian side, they said. es (MSMEs) Nitin Gad- dia, Western Region via (roughly translated the three farm laws. At about 3 pm, Paki- kari, lashed out at Ce- video conferencing. from Hindi). He also “Farmers through stan (Army) initiated ment factories and said “There is a cartel in the shared a video from his non-violent and unprovoked ceasefire they are exploiting the cement and steel indus- democratic means speech in April 2018 in violation by firing with present situation real try. Every steel compa- are agitating against where he Farmers shout slogans during their ongoing protest against three farm laws at Tikri border in Delhi. small arms & shelling estate market. ny has its own iron ore the 3 agricultural had criticised the Cen- mortars along the LoC “Cement factories mines and there has laws in this scorching tral government over capital since November Commerce (Promotion Price Assurance and in Nowshera sector of are exploiting the situa- been no increase in la- cold. Tear gas shells farmers. 26 last year against the and Facilitation) Act, Farm Services Act, and water cannons Rajouri district. Indian tion. It’s not in national bour and power costs Farmers have been three newly enacted 2020, the Farmers (Em- 2020, and the Essential are being used on Army retaliates befit- interests. We are plan- but they are increasing protesting at different farm laws - Farmers’ powerment and Protec- Commodities (Amend- them which shows tingly, a defence spokes- ning to implement in- rates. It is difficult for borders of the national Produce Trade and tion) Agreement on ment) Act, 2020. —ANI the dictatorial face man said. frastructure projects me to understand (the of the government,” The officials said the worth Rs 111 lakh reason behind it),” Gad- CHILLA, GAZIPUR, TIKRI, DHANSA BORDERS CLOSED: DTP said President of In- shelling between the crores in the next 5 kari added. New Delhi: The Chilla the Delhi Traffi c Police following- Jharoda (Only dian Youth Congress two sides was continu- years. If rates of steel The minister said and Gazipur Borders informed on Sunday, Single Carriageway/ (IYC) Srinivas BV in ing when last reports and cement continue real estate is a sector were received.The offi- like this, it’ll be very where the government RAHUL GANDHI (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) asking people to take al- Road), Daurala, Kapash- New Delhi. Criticis- cials said Pakistan difficult for us,” said is facing maximum cru- @RahulGandhi are closed for traffi c ternate routes via Anand era, Badusarai, Rajokri ing the government, coming from Noida Vihar, Delhi Noida Direct NH-8, Bijwasan/Bajgh- Shriniwas said, “the Army also resorted to Gadkari while interact- cial problems. Gadkari “There is still time, Modi and Ghaziabad to Delhi Flyway, Bhopra and Loni era, Palam Vihar and government has mortar shelling in Bala- ing with Builders’ As- said he will take the ji, support the Annadata, because, in the wake of Borders. “Available Open Dundahera Borders,” it become dumb, deaf, kote, Digwar & Kirni sociation of India, suggestion to Finance leave the capitalists.” ongoing farmer protests, Borders to Haryana are said on Twitter. —ANI and dictator.” —ANI sectors along the LoC in Western Region via Ministry and PM Nar- Poonch district.—PTI video conferencing,” endra Modi. —ANI Maha govt reduces security of CIVIL AVIATION MINISTER HAILS AIR INDIA’S ALL-WOMEN CREW ex-CM Fadnavis, Thackeray Way To Go Girls!, says Hardeep Singh Puri New Delhi: The day af- to Bengaluru on Air In- flight between Bengal- ter announcing that an dia flight to fly over uru and San Francis- State BJP’s Keshav Upadhye termed it as ‘vendetta politics’ all-women cockpit crew North Pole. Our Nari co,” he said. Mumbai: The Maha- will operate the inaugu- Shakti achieves a his- Air India added, “And rashtra government ral flight from San toric first,” the Minis- Countdown begins! has reduced the securi- Francisco to Bengalu- ter tweeted. On Satur- Minutes away from take ty cover of Leader of ru, Union Civil Avia- day, the Minister had off of our nonstop flight Opposition in the As- tion Minister Hardeep said in a tweet that the frm San Francisco - sembly Devendra Fad- Singh Puri on Sunday, Air India’s woman Bengaluru. Air India navis and his family, once again, hailed them power flies high around set to script history as former UP governor as they took off for the world and it was a all women cockpit crew Ram Naik and MNS their destination. historic inaugural rolls out AI176 on its president Raj Thacker- “Way to go girls! Pro- flight between the two record-making around ay, and withdrawn the fessional, qualified & cities. cockpit crew consist- Akanksha Sonawane, the world voyage, pos- security cover of state confident, the all wom- “Air India’s woman ing of Captain Zoya and Capt Shivani Man- sibly charting the Polar BJP chief Chandrakant en cockpit crew takes power flies high around Agarwal, Capt Papa- has will operate the route from SFO to Patil. off from San Francisco the world. All women gari Thanmai, Capt historic inaugural BLR.” —ANI State BJP spokesman Keshav Upadhye Devendra Fadnavis termed it as “vendetta DEPLOYMENT AGAINST CHINA politics”, while former CHANGE IN SECURITY NORMS AWAITING CUSTOMERS chief minister Fad- DRDO develops items navis said this would not impact his plans to travel and meet people. to help Army brave cold However, state Home New Delhi: With over Eastern Ladakh, Minister Anil Desh- 50,000 Indian troops are Siachen & high altitude mukh rejected the op- deployed in Eastern areas & it has placed an position BJP’s charge Ladakh to fight against order of more than Rs and said the security of ‘Y-plus with escort’ to Patil and senior party China, the Defence Re- 420 crores for these ap- political leaders was re- ‘X’ category. leader Sudhir Mungan- search & Development pliances, DRDO’s De- viewed as per the pre- Former Uttar tiwar have been with- Organisation (DRDO) fence Institute for Phys- vailing threat percep- Pradesh governor Ram drawn. Rane had ‘Y- has developed multiple iology & Allied Sciences tion. As per a govern- Naik will now get ‘Y’ plus’ security. The ‘Z- products such the Him- Director Dr Rajeev Var- ment notification is- cover instead of ‘Y- plus’ security compris- Taapak heating devices shney said. “The device sued on January 8, Fad- plus’. MNS chief Raj es a bullet-proof car, a and snow melters to will ensure that there navis will now get ‘Y- Thackeray’s security police inspector, two help the soldiers fight are no deaths of jawans plus security with es- cover has been down- assistant police inspec- the enemy in form of due to backblast & car- cort’, instead of the ‘Z- graded from ‘Z’ to ‘Y tors, two police sub-in- the extremely low tem- bon monoxide poison- plus’ cover. plus with escort’. The spectors, two escort ve- peratures. The Him Ta- ing. The Indian Army The security of his security covers of BJP hicles with six consta- pak space heating de- has placed orders worth wife Amruta Fadnavis leader and former CM bles in each & 10 other A Kashmiri roadside vegetable seller waits for customers on the snow-covered banks of vice (Bukhari) has been Rs 420 crores to the and daughter Divija has Narayan Rane, state constables at any given Nageen Lake in Srinagar on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI developed for the Indi- manufacturers of this been downgraded from BJP chief Chandrakant point of time. —PTI an Army deployed in device.” he said. —ANI

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Farmers burn an effigy during their ongoing protest against the new farm Farmers organise a wrestling competition during their protest against the new farm laws, at the Readying for a long haul, farmers setup makeshift tents at Chilla border during laws, at Chilla border in Noida. Noida-Delhi border on Sunday. the ongoing protest against the new farm laws, in Noida. —PHOTOS BY PTI Locals pelt stones Fear grips Amethi village after Bhojpuri actress on convoy of BJP man shot 4 times inside house Payas Pandit Nighasan MLA Miscreants before being arrested also injured four family members joins AAP eyeing First India Bureau District Hospital has filed a case and as per First India Bureau The accused who Surendra Pandey had Lakhimpur Kheri: ASP Narendra Pratap were armed started gunshot wounds on his 2022 poll berth Convoy of BJP MLA Singh 11 known people Amethi: In Athanpur shooting at Surendra head, thigh and leg and Shashank Verma of and 50 against unknown Village under Amethi who ran into his house was declared dead on Nighasan was pelted people, so far 3 arrests police station, three for safety but the mis- arrival at the hospital. stones by the locals. The have been made and miscreants entered a creants followed him But as per reports, BJP MLA Shashank search is going on for 1 house in broad daylight and shot him multiple this incident is related Verma is the member more person. and fired at one Suren- times and while fleeing to a case of conflict of the Public Welfare Naimish police sta- dra Pandey. also broke his car’s win- which happened 6 Trust of Rawatpura tion Inspector Vinod The attackers also dows. months before between Sarkar Ashram. Mishra said that till broke the glass of a car Surendra Pandey’s Surendra Pandey and On reaching the Ash- now 10 people have been parked in front of the woman were injured brother Satyendra Pan- one Raghuanandan Sin- ram, MLA’s associates detained and a thor- house. and are being treated. dey, sons Aaradhya Pan- gh of the same village asked locals to remove ough investigation is The police have ar- The deceased Suren- dey and Abhishek Pan- related to land beside AAP party UP in-charge Sanjay Singh welcoming Mirzapur’s construction material being conducted. rested the 3 accused, the dra Pandey(45) had an dey and his wife Indra- Surendra’s shop. ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!’ fame actress Payas Pandit in the party. which was in front of As per ASP Narendra person who was fired at altercation with youths vati were also injured It is being said that the gate. The locals and Pratap Singh the MLA succumbed to his inju- who were racing in the incident. the police had down- First India Bureau Kumar in lead. MLA’s men had an argu- along with his family ries while four from the through the street at The injured are being played the incident but Sanjay Singh in his ment and it turned ugly had reached the ashram family including a high speed. treated at the CHC, enmity was brewing. Lucknow: With the Del- address said that the when the locals began and there they saw con- hi CM and Aam Aadmi people of UP are upset pelting stones at the struction materials Party (AAP) founder with the Yogi govern- convoy. The police-led were put by the local UP lose to Punjab Arvind Kejriwal’s deci- ment as they don’t see by Inspector Vinod people in front of the Ex-BJP MLA faces public ire sion to contest the UP any development work Mishra immediately gate and when asked to by 11 runs at Syed Assembly election, being undertaken in reached the location got remove those, argu- Mushtaq Ali Trophy AAP party UP in-charge any sector. the situation under con- ments ensured between over misbehavior with a girl Sanjay Singh has He also said that cor- trol. MLA’s elder broth- both the party and the First India Bureau went viral on Saturday. Alur (AP): Suresh Rai- ramped up activity in ruption is at its peak er Dr. Indra Singh Ver- locals started pelting One such video was na’s 56 not out and a the state. and also law and order ma who works at the stones. Kanpur: Former BJP taken in the cabin of three-wicket effort from The recent addition is also under threat MLA beaten by public the MLA and also one Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the AAP party is Bho- with the crimes against owing to misbehavior when sitting on the went in vain as Punjab jpuri film actress Payas woman not allowing the against a girl from chair outside the build- defended a modest 134 Pandit who hails from woman of the state to school. The Chairman ing. against Uttar Pradesh Mirzapur. Along with come out of their of the School located in Chaubepur police in their opening match the actress, more mem- homes. Chaubepur Bhagatua had reached the college station in-charge SK of the Syed Mushtaq bers have joined the Referring to an inci- Village reached the owing to a complaint of Shukla that as of now Ali Trophy on Sunday. AAP party in recent dent near a police sta- school after getting in- misconduct to a girl and no one from the victim Punjab posted 134 for times. Payas has worked tion in Lucknow he said formation about the is- when he tried to apolo- family has come for- seven in a Group A in the Bhojpuri indus- that scores of bullets sue. gize, the public had be- ward to file a complaint. game with opener Sim- try’s biggest graphical were fired but till now The Former BJP come unruly and the The BJP MLA said ran Singh scoring 43 off film Nagraj which is the no arrested have been MLA Mayashankar former MLA was man- that this ruckus was 41 balls. Anmolpreet sequel to the superhit made and also no action Pathak who owns an handled by them. Mul- created due to political Singh (35 off 27) also film Ichachadhari start- has been taken against Engineering College in tiple videos of the inci- enmity and also due to made a valuable contri- ing Anjana Singh and the police for their lax- The gate of Rawatpura Sarkar Ashram. the Chaubepur Village, dent were taken and caste hatred. bution. Payas Pandit and Yash ity till now.

AN OFFICE Annexy Building and who thought he had said that 45 fake buses KNOWN Bapu Bhavan. The boarded an MPTC bus of other Transport BY MINI building belonging to to Gwalior but on the corporation has SECRETARIAT LDA has leased to State way near Bhind the been identified ant a OFFICE OF Property Department passengers were asked list provided to the UP IS BEING for Rs. 1 Lakh, but its to alight from the bus RTO, and also asked SOLD OFF maintenance used to because the bus was the Assistant RM to run into several Lakhs. such that LDA didn’t offices. code and writing also run in many other not of MPTC but a look into it. RTO ( ucknow The LDA has been in have enough funds to —Ahtesham Siddiqui the names of such routes like Idgah to privately run one. ARTO Enforcement) Anil L Development talks with the State even pay salary for the Transport corporation Dhualpur,etc. These Sudhir Kumar told that Kumar told that such Authority is putting Property Department employees. In such dire GOLMAAL ON and operating them. buses don’t come to such fake Roadways fake buses are caught in motion its plan to to get back possession situation, the selling WHEELS! MPTC colored buses Bus stands but drop buses do not possess in checking at times sell the multi-story of the building. Only of the building worth run daily from Idgah the passengers on the permits needed and but the RTO has not building in Janpath now has that talks more than Rs. 500 Cr. ake buses of to Gwalior, Jhansi, the highways itself. in case of an accident received any list from Market in Hazaratganj, come to fruition and Will be a boon to the F Haryana,Rajasthan Bharatpur, Dhalupur. These buses going the passengers of roadways as claimed. Lucknow for a sum the LDA will now LDA. The building once and Madhya Pradesh Also buses under the to Mathura drop all such buses will He said that in future going in crores. The sell the building known for government Transport Corporation HRTC also are operated its passengers at the not be eligible for Joint checkings will be government offices and replenish the works and offices will being operated. The upto Mathura and Govardhan intersection. compensation. RM of conducted to nab such already in the building Government’s empty now become a favourite miscreants are coloring Varansi. Fake buses Once such case Transport Corporation buses. have been moved to treasury. The case was place for corporate the buses in the color of HRTC and MPTC was for Dharmveer Manoj Kumar Pundhir —Vishal Srivastav There is a grain of sand and then there is the beach – that’s teamwork! —Jagdeesh Chandra, CEO & Editor, First India 2ND FRONT www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia LUCKNOW | MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 08

WORLD INDIA UTTAR PRADESH COVID-19 UPDATE 19,39,083 9,03,64,478 1,51,178 1,04,65,875 8,495 5,93,171 DEATHS CONFIRMED CASES DEATHS CONFIRMED CASES DEATHS CONFIRMED CASES MAHARASHTRA RAJASTHAN KARNATAKA DELHI GUJARAT 50,061 DEATHS 19,69,114 CASES 2,734 DEATHS 3,12,996 CASES 12,140 DEATHS 9,27,559 CASES 10,678 DEATHS 6,30,200 CASES 4,344 DEATHS 2,51,944 CASES After SC booster, UP cops COURTESY CALL in Punjab to grab Ansari Punjab Police deny shifting the BSP MLA due to ill health First India Bureau jab Police did not al- low him to be shifted Lucknow: The Yogi to Uttar Pradesh. Adityanath govern- The Yogi Adityanath ment has stepped up government has taken efforts to bring back tough measures mafia don and BSP against Ansari and MLA Mukhtar Ansa- people running illegal ri after the Supreme businesses under his Court issued a notice name. in this regard. Alleged illegal Three personnel of properties worth the Uttar Pradesh po- BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari (R) UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath crores of rupees re- lice from Ghazipur lated to Ansari in reached Ropar jail in BJP MLA’S WIDOW SLAMS PRIYANKA Lucknow, Mau and Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel meeting Union Minister of Defence at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday. Punjab on Sunday car- Ghazipur have been rying the notice of the demolished by the Supreme Court. Their state agencies. plan was to bring Earlier on Septem- Mukhtar Ansari to ber 18, Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh changes tracks, now says will Ghazipur on January police had issued a 11 but had to return non-bailable warrant empty-handed. . against Ansari’s wife take Covid vaccine after it is fully tested The Punjab Police Afsa Ansari and her argued that Mukhtar journey. Meanwhile, health reasons.The Su- brothers Sharjeel Raza First India Bureau Ansari could not be it received a notice preme Court had issued and Anwar Shahzad for sent to Uttar Pradesh from the Ropar Jail a notice to the Ropar allegedly occupying a Lucknow: Samajwadi ‘Poor should get free on the basis of his Superintendent, Jail Superintendent on sealed property Party national presi- medical report. The where the Jail Super- December 18 after an illegally. On August 28, dent and former Chief vaccine in first phase’ police said that due intendent has asked appeal of the Uttar an illegal slaughter- Minister Akhilesh Ya- to illness, it is not to file a reply in the Pradesh government. house of a close aide dav took a U-turn on First India Bureau possible for Mukhtar court. Earlier, several of Mukhtar Ansari his statement on the Ansari, MLA from Earlier too, Ansari production warrants was demolished by corona vaccine and Lucknow: After the Bahujan Samaj Party has been skipping were issued against the said that he would get Centre’s announce- to cover such a long court trials by citing Ansari but the Pun- administration. it done after the vac- ment on the rollout of cine is fully tested. Coronavirus vaccines, While returning Akhilesh Yadav the BSP demanded Vanita’s family from Chitrakoot to Luc- that poor people be HC imposes `9K fine on lawyer know on Saturday, SP’s given the vaccine in the expresses national president told Akhilesh also targeted first phase and for free. reporters that he hoped The BSP on Sunday happiness over for disturbing court working scientists would make the BJP government demanded that the vac- the vaccine soon. in Bulandshahr over cines be administered Mayawati her nomination First India Bureau If the people of BJP the death of five to the poor free of cost consider it safe then people by drinking and they should be the dently,” Bhadoria said. Prayagraj: The Alla- why is the Chief Minis- alcohol. first to get vaccinated. After two successful habad High Court re- ter refusing? We want BSP national spokes- nationwide ‘dry runs’, cently imposed a fine to know how many person Sudhindra the Centre on Sunday of Rs. 9,000 on an ad- days will it take to vac- Bhadoria said party su- made the announce- vocate who inter- cinate people in the about the vaccine was premo Mayawati had ment of launching the fered with the func- state. Government manipulated. demanded that the poor mega vaccination drive tioning of the court. should tell whether the He thanked the phy- people should also be a across the country on The Court later re- poor will get it free or sicians and scientists part of the priority January 16. called the order after a not. What is the budget who worked on the vac- group to get the vaccine The decision came af- request to that effect for maintenance of the cine. We will only take in the first phase. ter Prime Minister Nar- was made by the Bar vaccine? the vaccine when the “People were trou- endra Modi chaired a Vanita Gupta President. Allahabad High Court — FILE PHOTO This government is poor gets it for free. bled for a whole year high-level review meet- A bench of Justices only making big prom- Akhilesh also targeted and many lost their ing with Cabinet Secre- First India Bureau Kaushal Jayendra to `9,000. asked to pay the costs ises but not making the BJP government in lives. Our party supre- tary, Principal Secretary Thaker and Gautam “The cost is en- by 2 pm the same day. any arrangements on Bulandshahr over the mo has demanded that to PM, Health Secretary, Aligarh: As Vanita Chowdhary imposed a hanced to Rs. 9,000 as Later, when the case the ground. In a meet- death of five people by poor people, who are and other senior offi- Gupta, a woman of In- fine of `5,000 on the the learned counsel for was taken up at 2 pm, ing organizsd by Un- drinking alcohol. resourceless, be given cials to review the status dian origin, has been counsel for interfering the private respondent the Bar President re- chahar MLA Dr Manoj He said that the offi- the vaccine in the first of COVID-19 in the nominated to serve as when counsel for the not permitting the quested the Court to Kumar Pandey at Gan- cials and BJP leaders phase free of cost. It country along with the Associate Attorney petitioner was arguing. Court to function,” the show leniency where- gaganj in Sareni area are doing the business should be given so that preparedness of the General in the next US The costs were later order said. upon the Court re- in Rae Bareli, Akhilesh of poisonous liquor to- people can go on with State/UTs for COVID administration, Vani- increased by the Court The counsel was called its order. said that his statement gether. their lives indepen- vaccination. ta’s family expressed happiness at her selec- tion and said it is a mat- FAVOURITISM ter of pride for them. Vanita Gupta will serve as Associate At- torney General of the Hooch tragedy: Excise dept not following transfer rules US making her the first woman of colour to serve in this role. The  First India Bureau tant Excise Commis- 3rd posting under the family members of Gup- sioner, Badaun. Yogi government. He ta prayed at Dauji Man- Excise dept’s Lucknow: Uttar Avadhesh Kumar was posted in Noida from dir here at Mahavirganj Pradesh, which is Verma has been trans- where he was trans- for her nomination. higher officials currently reeling un- ferred from Prayagraj ferred to Maharjganj and Vanita Gupta’s uncle ignoring 3-year der the cloud of to Firozabad. now to Ghaziabad. Sarvesh Gupta said the deaths due to spuri- Atul Chandra Ram Swarth has entire family and rela- policy regarding ous liquor, has now Dwivedi has been been transferred tives are happy over the the excise depart- transferred from from Prayagraj to achievement. transfer rules. ment under scanner Sambhl to Ayodhya. Azamgarh and Su- “Yesterday, US Presi- People having regarding transfers Mubarak Ali has darshan Singh has dent-elect Joe Biden of officials allegedly been transferred been transferred nominated my niece connections with on arbitrary basis. from Ghaziabad to from headquarters Vanita for Associate At- According to sources, Bulandshahr. Prayagraj to Aligarh. torney General of the the higher ups higher officials are ig- Rakesh Kumar Singh Even with such trans- US. It is a matter of have been given noring the 3-year policy said that officials having given favorable posts. made Assistant Ex- has been transferred fers there is not much pride for us and for the regarding the transfer connections with the Sushil Kumar cise Commissioner from Maharajganj to respite in the cases of country,” he said. favourable posts rules. It is also being higher ups have been Mishra has been Lucknow from Assis- Ghaziabad. 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Ruchi Jha, Sushmita Thukran, Khushi Ajwani, Garima Wadhwa and Arushi Singh —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Jagdeesh Chandra crowning the winner of Miss Rajasthan 2020 Khushi Ajwani, Jagdeesh Chandra lighting the lamp during the event, with Miss Rajasthan 2019 Kanchan Khatana. Also seen here are (from left) alongside (from left) Mansi Bachani, Mittali Kaur, Suresh Mishra, Nimisha Mishra, Suresh Mishra, Simran Sharma and Yogesh Mishra Yogesh Mishra, Nirmala Sewani, HC Ganeshiya and Nirmal Sarraf THE REIGNING QUEENS Khushi Ajwani was crowned as Miss Rajasthan 2020 on Sunday evening, while Garima, Sushmita, Arushi and Ruchi were the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Runner-up, respectively!

the royal collection of the brand Panghat by designer Nirmal Sar- raf. The top 12 finalists launched the lehenga collection in the sec- MANSI BACHANI ond round, and the 5 finalists [email protected] wore the beautiful gowns by Panghat. iss Rajasthan 2020 The makeup and hairstyle crowned the new queens were done by Deepali Chugh of of Rajasthan on Sunday Sizzlin Scizzors. evening at Birla Audito- The contestants of Miss Ra- M rium, Jaipur, where the jasthan 2020 were presented grand finale of the oldest the subtitles during the cere- beauty pageant of Ra- mony. Miss Talented- Priya jasthan was held in a royal man- Malpani, Miss Personality- ner. About 5000 girls auditioned Arushi Singh, Miss Confi- for the renowned pageant, out of dent- Neha Deol, Sparkling which the top 28 finalists were se- Smile- Khushi Shrivastava, lected. Ramp walk- Sushmita After grooming and training Thukran, photogenic- for one month, the grand finale Tanu Mukhiya, Eternal took place in which girls mesmer- Beauty- Khushi Ajwani, ized the audience with their out- Best Hair- Radhika standing performances. Khushi Ramdev, Eyeconic Ajwani was crowned as the win- Miss Rajasthan 2019 Eyes- Simran Shar- ner, while the first runner up was Kanchan Khatana ma, Radiant Skin- Pri- and Yogesh Mishra Garima Wadhwa, the second run- ya Yadav, Congeniality- ner up was Sushmita Thukran, Ruchi Jha, Style Diva- the third runner up was Arushi Kuchhal, Himmat Shubhi Dhaneta, Beau- Singh and Ruchi Jha grabbed the Singh, Nikhil ty with a Brain- Nan- position of the fourth Runner up. Anand, Mukesh dini Soni, Vivacious- Jagdeesh Chandra, chief guest Mishra and Gun- Chiranshi Mathur, of the event, along with Suresh jan Singhal. Multimedia- Mishra, HC Ganeshiya, Nirmala Show organ- Prakriti Prakash, Sewani and Nirmal Sarraf iser Yogesh Timeless Beauty- Miss Rajasthan 2020 Khushi Ajwani among others lighted the lamp Mishra shared Shreya Jain and for a beautiful start of the event. that the 28 final- Body Beautiful- Govind Pareek and Ruchi Jha The jury panel consisted of Apra ists showcased Shreya Jain Urvashi Singh. ETC www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia LUCKNOW | MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 10

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new year symbol- izes hope, change, and desire. It is the time when A resolutions are made (and also broken). The reso- lutions are usually person- al. Something along the lines of weight loss goals, giving up a habit one isn’t proud of, or lifestyle chang- es. Seldom do our new year plans factor in the welfare of the other. How about we pledge to change that this year? Baby steps are the way to ensure you don’t make resolutions that will be hard to follow. tic. And this is no less sponsibility? Absolutely So here’s one, to begin cruel than factory farming Not! A drainage system, with. Cliche or not, Say NO of the gentle bovines. So if rivers, and roads on the to plastic that you can do you are as passionate as other hand are faith-neu- without! you claim to be about sav- tral things. Every person It is an inconvenience to Plastic is ing cows, STOP discarding in the same city sources carry your bags, but every food and other biodegrad- their water from the same change is uncomfortable at able waste in plastic bags river. So a contaminated first. If you knew just why and together with glass, river will affect families of environmentalists and metal, and non-biodegrad- every faith alike. Islam young activists, and now able waste. Free-roaming “traditionally” upholds many brands are echoing cows end up swallowing hygiene and by “discard- the “say no to plastic bags” UNHOLYreligion, but it is relevant or inclusive. Why would plastic in the process of ing garbage on the roads campaign, you would en- and hence I must pursue it. Muslims care about plastic wanting to eat what is in- and in rivers” of which sure that your handbag or My fellow environmental killing our holy cows when side. plastic is a huge compo- bike and car trunk always activists too must consider it is not holy for them? So if the “holy cow” card nent you are partaking in have a supply of reusable the religious angle as it is My Hindu readers is tendered to Hindus, does a haram action. And harm- shopping bags. Plastic an important one. It is a would benefit from know- this free Muslims and ing the environment is clogs and kills, not just the general practice for them ing that by banning the those practicing other against the principles of environment (which I un- to throw around the term slaughter of cows but let- faiths and systems from spirituality. Need I say People also need to do what that might prevent further derstand you ain’t con- “Gau mata” when refer- ting them feed off garbage this re- more on this? is practical and right. Tell damage to our natural cerned with as it is such a ring to the problem of they are making the holy If you are a religious them if they don’t already world. far fetched place) but also cows dying due to plastic cow susceptible to another leader and are reading this know, that the earth is a gift And it isn’t just about your drains (and let me as- consumption. They do this un-natural death- that of article, please fulfill your from the god/s they wor- the polythene bags. Plastic sure you dealing with a without realizing that this death by plas- moral obligation and moti- ship, and polluting it is one is plastic and can cause the clogged sewer is no fun). would only resonate with vate people to do what is of the greater sins. They same damage independent It is always my endeavor Hindus. A campaign right. Propagate that it will listen to you. I have of its form (something the to avoid references to any should be either targeted isn’t enough to pray 5 times read about people going to Pollution Department a day, or fast on certain oc- war because of what their needs to acknowledge). Let casions or pour milk over priests have told them. So I me preach what I practice. an idol or confess. know your rhetoric holds Carry your water bottles; power. repurpose take-away box- I understand plastic is es; buy products from sus- convenient, and the alter- tainable brands; have a native isn’t. When was the spare bag for your on-the- last time something con- move trash; segregate gar- venient was good for you? bage at source (at your I am not asking you to homes); read up about how clean up or be responsible your actions impact your for even your neighbor’s life; and organise commu- trash. I am asking you to nity cleaning drives and pledge responsibility for build awareness. your actions. You take care Whether you choose to of your trash, and your see this resolution neighbor will his. Plastic through or not, is a matter pollution is not the doing of will. There is enough of one person alone. But if on the subject of plastic we begin to be responsible pollution for you to claim for our actions we can col- ignorance as a wild card. lectively have an impact Happy New Year.

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER YOUR MAR 21 - APR 20 APR 21 - MAY 20 MAY 21 - JUNE 21 JUNE 22 - JULY 23 Let go of people who don’t You are very sentimental You sometimes get easily You should not take rest respect and love you and you easily get too manipulated by others. Let until you achieve your goal. DAY anymore, it’s useless to close with people who your conscious guide you You are outspoken and you FACE OF THE DAY Horoscope by carry the corpse of dead have just met , it’s time to in life. You are very careful love this trait of yours. You relationships. Your chances to win a take a lesson. Some angel investor with money and you make sure that will help someone today from falling Saurabbh Sachdeva lottery looks bright this week. Don’t will come in your life to take the you stay miles away from dubious in some kind of trap. You are very take too many responsibilities at burden off your shoulders and when schemes. On professional front, You conscious about where you spend once just to impress your boss rather that will happen, everything will be will work very hard today to meet the your money. Think twice before concentrate on quality work. just fi ne. Don’t disappoint your lover. deadlines. investing your time in business.

LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO JULY 24 - AUGUST 23 AUG 24 - SEP 23 SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22 OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22 Be grateful for the life you Some relationships are not As an individual you are a You should not care about have. You need to stop worth keeping so break strong person and you people who have stopped comparing your kids with free. You will do whatever don’t really need anyone. respecting you instead just others and you should stop it take to help someone in Your efforts in the throw them out without controlling them. You may decide to need even if that person is a total direction of your endeavours will pay any second thought. Your working open a NGO for the people in urgent stranger. Your good earnings will for you and you will get the success schedule will keep you on your toes need. You are very good at convincing make it possible for you to take your that you desire very soon. You don’t but you need to take care of your people and this will prove to be your parents on a trip abroad. Your life is believe in wasting money and you health too. You will spend a lot of asset in long run. easy in terms of facilities. save wherever possible for you. time with your parents today.

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES NOV 23 - DEC 22 DEC 23 - JAN 20 JAN 21 - FEB 19 FEB20 - MARCH 20 You are an insensitive It’s alright to feel sad after Start eating healthy, it’s the Today you will earn a good person sometimes and you betrayal but emerge even need of the hour. Take one percentage of commission may have already lost some stronger this time. You are step at a time while claiming in some deal. You will be precious relationships trying very hard to balance the success ladder and don’t ultra effi cient at work today because of that, change before it’s too your personal and work life and so get impatient. You love the company of and you will defi nitely get the late. Right opportunity will strike at the far you are doing a good job. You can your friends and you will manage to promotion. Keep having a balance right time so have patience when it expect some gains from parents. take some time out no matter what. diet so that you keep getting strength come to your career. You are very There is no problem that you cannot Your parents will be always there for to exert. You are getting closer and ASHI KHANNA, Content Creator passionate about your hobby. resolve if you decide to act upon it. you to guide you in life. closer to becoming number one. ETC www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia LUCKNOW | MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 11

INTRUDER ALERT! ans were left gutted when they found out that their favourite ‘guilty pleas- omeone ure’ reality show Keeping Up With the just tried Kardashians was having its heart- to break Last day of F breaking swan song with Season 20, S into John- scheduled to air this year. Kim Kar- ny Depp’s home! A dashian took to her Instagram Stories suspect connected some time back to document what was the fa- to the invasion has mous family’s last filming day of KUWTK. already been ar- KUWTK Sharing a video with Erin, her audio tech mem- rested. The tabloid ber for 14 years, Kim wrote, “Last filming day reported that ac- of Keeping Up with The Kardashian’s EVER!” Johny Depp cording to law en- As Kim can be heard saying “Don’t cry” to one forcers, a lady of the audio techs, the 40-year-old reality star broke into Depp’s private Hollywood Hills added how it’s her last miking ever. Kim also mansion over the weekend. While entering, gave fans a close up of her family members’ the female set off the mansion’s security sys- mikes including Kylie Jenner, Kris Jenner, tem and the police were called automatically. Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and While the lady fled the house immediately Kendall Jenner. —Agency before the cops arrived, police were thank- fully able to catch her and even connected her to another recent burglary. —Agency OMA’S BIRTHDAY

ur attention has been on Gigi Had- O id’s Insta- gram activity late- ly. The supermodel, who welcomed her daughter with Kim Kardashian Zayn Malik last year, has us tap- Gigi Hadid with her baby girl ping on her Insta- gram Stories for numerous reasons. Just last week, she left everyone talking when she shared videos of reviewing a granola bar. She then left ZiGi fans grinning when she showed her support to Zayn’s latest release Vibez. The model has yet again left everyone talking when she posted a picture of an adorable pink and white ensem- FINALLY, IT’S HAPPENING! ble gifted to her daughter. —Agency rithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and director Siddharth Anand put all rumours to rest as they announce their col- NO MORE SOCIAL MEDIA? laboration together on Hrithik Roshan’s birthday on Sunday, H with the film, ‘Fighter’. Hrithik Roshan took to his social rince Harry media and introduced ‘Fighter’ with a motion poster and a sweet and note introducing Siddharth Anand’s production house ‘MARF- Meghan LIX’ and Deepika Padukone. His caption read, “Presenting P Markle a glimpse of the MARFLIX vision as #Fighter! Looking have “no plans” to forward to my first flight alongside the exceptional return to social me- @deepikapadukone. All buckled up for this dia almost a year #SiddharthAnand joyride.” —Agency after Megxit, Page Hrithik Roshan Deepika Padukone Six has reported. A source close to the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ex-royals told that they’re “very un- Varun Dhawan FUTURE SHOOTING BEGINS! likely” to have an online presence, mostly due to the “hate” they’ve received. As per Page Six, anbir Kapoor and before the couple broke off from the royal fam- getting married? Shraddha Ka- ily, social media was a large part of their lives. QUEEN poor have be- The couple announced their Megxit plan to the R gun work on world through an Instagram post on their ‘Sus- s she turned 39 years Luv Ranjan’s untitled sex Royal’ profile. Though the profile is still up, old on Saturday, it be- film. The actors were it is not active. They last posted a goodbye mes- came apparent that the spotted at Mumbai sage in March 2020, saying “while you may not A Duchess of Cam- airport on way to New see us here, the work continues.” —Agency bridge, Kate Middleton, who Delhi for the shoot on was once merely a mild-man- Friday. This is the first nered college graduate, is time they have been TESTED POSITIVE ready for her role as the future paired together. The Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal Queen. After almost a decade film is said to be a ro- arun Dhawan and Natasha Da- of officially accepting her post, mantic comedy; a lal have been in a relationship Kate has more than proved her genre Ranjan is for a while now and fans are worth as a senior royal while known for. V eager to know when the duo is deftly filling the void left by —Agency planning to tie the knot. The Coolie Prince Harry and his wife No. 1 actor has now spoken about the Meghan Markle’s swift depar- same in an interview and stated that ture. She has carved out her he is surely planning about it. Dhawan space in the areas of early edu- said, “Everyone is talking about this cation, child development and (his marriage) for the last two years. mental health awareness, prov- There is nothing concrete right now. ing she’s ready to embrace the There is so much uncertainty in the role that awaits her in the fu- Amit Sarin with family world right now, but if things settle ture. Kate Middleton down, then maybe this year.” —Agency —Agency elevision actor Amit Sarin, who relo- cated to Los Angeles a few years back, has tested positive for Covid-19. Amit’s T wife Vineesha and their two children Happy Birthday have contracted the virus, too. Known for his role in shows such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Nisha Aur Uske Cousin, Pavitra Rishta, Amit enjoys a huge fan following in KALKI KOECHLIN India and different parts of the world.—Agency alki Koechlin celebrated her 36th Ranbir Kapoor birthday on Sunday. Kalki Koech- ACCOUNT HACKED lin’s project choices and charac- K ter picks have always set her apart in the Hindi film industry. The ctress Esha actress is known for her offbeat films Deol re- and some great roles that she has enter- vealed on tained the audiences with. From Dev D ATwitter on to the ‘rock chick’ in Zindagi Na Mi- Sunday that her legi Dobara, Kalki has given her fans Instagram ac- many reasons to cheer. Her perfor- count has been mances in films like Yeh Jawaani hacked. “This Hai Deewani, Margarita With morning my offi- a Straw and the most recent cial Instagram ac- Gully Boy has made her Esha Deol count ‘imeshade- stand out from her ol’ got hacked, contemporaries. please don’t reply to any msg if you received —Agency any from my Instagram account. Sorry for the inconvenience”, the actress tweeted from her verified account on Sunday. —Agency Kalki Koechlin Shraddha Kapoor CITY BUZZ www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia LUCKNOW | MONDAY, JANUARY, 11, 2021 12 Modelling is the ultimate art of sheer perfection achieved via utmost hard work and persistence. NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE!

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lot of times it is mistaken that being a fashion model A is an easy task. While in reali- ty, strutting in sky high heels, work- ing extensive long hours and being confi- dent in one’s skin are actually a few gritty components of being a fashion model. We at CityFirst de- cided to talk to the city’s fashion models and get to know what it Jahnvi Shukla takes to be a model? Jahnavi Shukla, stats, for being a fash- whatever costumes or She adds, “ The jour- and power through! nocence in many ways fashion model by the ion model there’s al- makeup they are giv- ney has been a little Nikita Tomar, a bona when you’re new into day and a law aspirant ways a height criteria en.” rough as from where fide fashion model, the fashion industry.” by the night says, “Hon- which goes minimum Jahnvi, who started I’m coming from , mod- says, “The world of There’s more to this estly, I think if you’re to 5’5. You have to own modelling at the young elling is more likely modelling is for every- industry than meets comfortable in your the camera when age of 19 has worked seen as a taboo, so I had one! There are so many the eye. Modelling is own skin, confident, you’re shooting initial- with a lot of ingenious to be rebellious to pur- niches and specialisa- the ultimate art of and have a positive at- ly, build a connection brands like Sugnamal, sue my own passion.” tions that you can find sheer perfection titude you know that with everything Jugal kishore, Myntra But amid the glitz one that suits you. But achieved via utmost this is what it takes to around you. One Fashion, Evior, Dhaa- and glamour comes the this field also has peo- hard work and persis- be a model. But, obvi- should know how to ga.co, Hunar, Azzura hardships that these ple who tend to take tence. Nikita Tomar ously with the provided carry themselves in and Ajaara India. fashionistas endure advantage of your in- [email protected]

CITY FIRST Governor on this occa- SEEKING WARMTH! HAPPY B’DAY! sion.Dr KG Dhiman, Di- anjay Gandhi rector, SGPGI presented Postgraduate In- BIDDING ADIEU the annual account on S stitute of Medi- the occasion. Professor cal Sciences, Lucknow Mammen Chandy, the organised its 25th Con- Chief Guest and Direc- vocation ceremony on tor of Tata Memorial Sunday. Anandiben Pa- Center, Kolkata graced tel, Governor and Vice the occasion. President of Uttar Suresh Khanna, Min- Pradesh expressed her ister of Finance, Parlia- views on the occasion. mentary Affairs and She said, “Convocation Medical Education of is a special occasion. Uttar Pradesh; Sandeep This occasion is a sym- Kumar Singh, Medical bol and also a sign that and Finance Minister People in Prayagraj lit fire to escape the cold on Sunday from today onwards you of Uttar Pradesh; Rajen- morning. According to the Meteorological Department, Anandiben Patel addressing students during the convocation ceremony have to contribute to- dra Kumar Tiwari, the maximum temperature in Prayagraj was 25 degrees wards building the na- Chief Secretary, Gov- Celsius while the minimum temperature was recorded as tion. With this comes a ernment of Uttar 15 degrees Celsius. —ANI big responsibility for Pradesh and President you. On this occasion, of SGPGI; Rajneesh GOOD DEED! the students also have to Dubey, Additional Chief remember the objec- Secretary; Professor SK tives with which they Mishra, President SGP- started the journey of GI; Professor Sonia Ni- learning.” tyanand, Executive Reg- 193 students were istrar were also present. Student receiving degree awarded degrees by the [email protected]

LET’S PARTY!

‘Chief Minister Arogya Health Mela’ is providing great facilities for the treatment of patients, their COVID-19 tests, etc under the leadership of Chinhat Superintendent, Dr Suresh Pandey at Public Health Care hospital, Jugaur on Sunday. IAS Turamalla Venkatesh, IAS Mahendra Bahadur THRILL! Singh, IAS Shashank Chaudhary and IAS Kumar Ravikant Singh celebrated their birthdays on Sunday, 10 January. We wish them all the best! A New year party was organised by Renu Gupta, owner of Liyana Makeover and Beauty Salon at FireFly Restaurant in Lucknow. Everyone looked joyous and welcomed the new year with gifts and balloons. —PHOTOS BY SUMIT KUMAR CONDOLENCES! EVENT! GO GREEN!

The annual general body meeting of Indian Blind and PCS Vansh Bahadur Verma, Para Judo Association was held at Hotel Hyatt Regency, Additional Commissioner, Lucknow on Sunday. Sudhir Halwasiya, Senior Vice Azamgarh passed away President; Munawar Anzar, General Secretary; IAS Awanish IPS Dhruva Kant Thakur, Commissioner of Police and Naveen Arora, Joint Commissioner Hero Motocorp organised a Track Urban Xtreme bike on Sunday due to brain Kumar Awasthi, Senior Vice President; IAS Mukesh Kumar of Police (L&O) along with few officers inaugurated ‘Arogya Vatika’ in Police Line Campus, riding experience for city’s young bikers at Budhha Park, haemorrhage. We pay Meshram, Principal Secretary Tourism and Culture and IPS Lucknow on Sunday. The event was organised by Navbharat Times to have a safe Vrindavan Colony, Lucknow on Sunday. our condolences to the B.K Maurya, Senior Vice President graced the occasion. environment and a healthy lifestyle for all. —PHOTOS BY SUMIT KUMAR bereaved family.