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OUR EDITIONS: JAIPUR, AHMEDABAD & LUCKNOW 12°C - 28°C www.firstindia.co.in | www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia | instagram.com/thefirstindia FARMERS’ AGITATION GETS POLITICAL COLOUR! Cong, TRS, AAP, DMK join hands to embarrass Modi GRASSROOTS Kavita Pant GEHLOT to back PAWAR TO MEET PREZ ON DEC 9 New Delhi: As the farm- er agitation intensified Mumbai: NCP chief Sharad Pawar is scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind on Decem- farmers’ bandh with a call for nationwide strike (Bharat Bandh) on ber 9 over the ongoing farmers’ protest against Rahul Gandhi has been an ardent December 8, by farmer agrarian laws, the party said here on Sunday. NCP unions which have been spokesperson Mahesh Tapase said the former supporter of farmers says the protesting on Delhi’s bor- Union agriculture minister will apprise Kovind Rajasthan Chief Minister ders for 11 days, the Op- of the situation in the country in the backdrop position too rallied be- of the protest. The meeting comes on the day Kartikey Dev Singh has been an ardent sup- of the next round of talks between the farmers’ hind them announcing to porter of farmers and representatives and the Centre after the previous join in their protest to put Jaipur: Ahead of the every Congress worker round ended inconclusively on Saturday. NCP had pressure on Centre for ‘Bharat Bandh’ called stands with him. staged a walk-out in Rajya Sabha when the three repealing the farm laws. out by farmer organiza- “Congress party sup- farm bills were introduced in September. In what may be called tions on 8th December ports Bharat bandh in as a move to embarrass against the new agri favour of farmers on PM Narendra Modi, the laws passed by the cen- 8th December. Turn to P6 Congress, TRS, DMK, VIJENDER TO RETURN KHEL tral government, Ra- AAP, RJD, SP, the newly- RATNA OVER FARMERS’ ISSUE jasthan Chief Minister minted People’s Alli- Vijender Singh, who won a bronze medal at the Ashok Gehlot, on Sun- ance for Gupkar Decla- 2008 Beijing Olympics, said on Sunday that he day, assured that the ration in J&K, and a A man fumigates at Singhu Border where farmers stage a protest against farm law, in New Delhi on will return his Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award if Congress supports collection of Left outfits Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI the demands of the protesting farmers at the Delhi ‘Bharat bandh’ on favor come together. BENIWAL’S RLP LENDS SUPPORT TO FARMERS, border aren’t fulfilled. Singh, who is from Hary- of the farmers. Meanwhile, Actor ana, is the latest in the line of sportsmen, artistes Taking to micro blog- Kamal Haasan’s Mak- THREATENS TO EXIT NDA COALITION and activists from across the country—majorly ging site Twitter, Gehlot kal Needhi Maiam stat- The Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Sunday from the key protesting states of Punjab and said that former ed that it will take part extended its support to the farmers’ agitation. RLP MP Hanuman Beniwal in a video Haryana—to have thrown their weight behind the party chief in the ongoing protest. message posted on Twitter said that he will also take a call on its support to NDA “Delhi Chalo” protest, which entered its 11th day Rahul Turn to P6 after December 9 if the government does not solve problems faced by the farmers. on Sunday. Gandhi Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot Agra Metro: PM to 17 volunteers given Russia’s Yogi’s Film City gets Muslim clerics back virtually inaugurate Sputnik V vaccine in Pune industry’s support CM Yogi’s Pune: A total of 17 vol- First India Bureau construction works unteers have been ad- AMARINDER SEEKS new law ministered Russia’s PRIORITY VAX FOR Lucknow: As soon as Vishal Srivastav Sputnik V coronavirus PUNJAB FROM PM the Uttar Pradesh Chief vaccine at a Pune hospi- Minister Yogi Adity- Lucknow: The good- Punjab CM Captain tal as part of the human Amarinder Singh wrote a anath unveiled the am- ness of the newly clinical trials, doctors letter to Prime Minister bitious plan to open the framed law against said on Sunday. Sputnik Narendra Modi on Sun- world-class film city in forceful conversions in V vaccine has been de- day, seeking priority al- Noida, the Indian Mo- Uttar Pradesh is now veloped by the Gama- location of the COVID-19 tion Picture Producer’s gradually seeping into leya National Research vaccine on account of Association wrote a let- UP CM Yogi Adityanath the Muslim community. Center of Epidemiolo- its higher mortality rate ter to Maharashtra CM On a brighter note on gy and Microbiology Punjab CM Amarinder Singh than other states. Udhav Thackerey that “There are too many Sunday, a number of and Russian Direct In- explains why it is diffi- unions of workers and senior Muslim clerics First India Bureau Agra. Agra Metro pro- vestment Fund (RDIF). cult for the producers to each political party has called for supporting ject comprises two cor- As per reports, India PFIZER SEEKS QUEEN TO BE shoot in Maharashtra. its own film-based un- Chief Minister Yogi New Delhi: Prime Min- ridors with a total has purchased 100 mil- EMERGENCY VAX AMONG FIRST TO In the memorandum ion who visit and cause Adityanath’s move ister Narendra Modi length of 29.4 km and lion doses of the candi- USE NOD IN INDIA GET VAX IN UK of demands, the IMPPA disturbance and disrupt against the forceful reli- will inaugurate the con- connects major tourist date from Russia. New Delhi: Pfizer India Queen Elizabeth, 94, said, “Subsidies and shooting forcing the gious conversions. struction of the Agra attractions like Taj Ma- “17 healthy volun- has become the first and Prince Philip, Entertainment tax ex- producers to shift out of The clerics have Metro Rail Project hal, Agra Fort, Sikan- teers were administered pharmaceutical firm 99, are expected to emption which is made the state for a harmoni- come out in full sup- (AMRP) on December 7 dra with railway sta- Sputnik V vaccine in to approach the Drugs be among the first to available only for all ous working environ- port of Yogi govern- at 11.30 am through vid- tions and bus stands. the last three days as Controller General of receive the Pfizer/Bi- Marathi films by the ment,” the letter added. ment’s call to put an eo conference. PM had, on March 8 part of human trials,” India seeking an emer- oNTech vaccine, whose Government should Producers prefer go- end to forceful mar- Union Minister of last year, inaugurated the Dr SK Raut, Head of gency use authorisation first consignment has also be made applicable ing to shoot at new loca- riages in the name of Housing and Urban Af- Agra Metro project along Clinical Research De- for its Covid-19 vaccine arrived in the UK and is to all Hindi films. The tions because they found religion and have is- fairs Hardeep Singh with the commencement partment of Noble Hos- in the country. It is to set to be administered film industry today is in it reasonable rather sued directives to Puri, Uttar Pradesh of commercial opera- pital, said. The inocula- be noted that Pfizer first to those above the dire need of financial than shooting in Maha- Qazis to not solemnise Chief Minister Yogi tions of Lucknow Metro tion process began on India’s parent company age of 80 from Tuesday. assistance and today rashtra at a high price, marriages that do not Adityanath and other on the entire 23 km long Thursday, he added.The Pfizer has already got Leading figures such as Hindi film producers the letter mentions. have consent from ei- dignitaries will also at- North-South corridor selection of volunteers emergency-use clear- the Queen taking vac- are getting subsidies In a letter issued by ther of the family tend the event that will from CCS Airport to was done as per laid- ance in the UK and cine is expected to help from various State Gov- IMPPA, it is mentioned members of the bride be held at 15 Battalion Munshipulia. —ANI down norms as they Bahrain. overcome anxieties. ernments including UP that producers are be- and groom-to-be. PAC parade ground in More on P2 need to be healthy. —PTI and many others.” ing harassed Turn to P6 Turn to P6 In Yogi’s regime, Hindu-Muslim bury hatchet in Ayodhya On Sunday, it was the Both communities refrain from any THE VERDICT 28th anniversary of the demolition of Babri show of strength on Sunday, on On Nov 9, 2019, the Supreme Court had ordered the Government of India to create a trust to build the Ram Masjid that fell approxi- occasion of Babri anniversary Mandir temple and form a Board of Trustees within mately four months af- three months. The disputed land is to be owned by the ter PM Narendra Modi Vishal Srivastav a Hindu seer about the Government of India and subsequently transferred to the laid foundation stone upcoming Ram Temple Trust after its formation. The Court ordered the entire for Ram Temple after Lucknow: Sunday was and how lavish it was disputed land of area of 2.77 acres to be allocated for Supreme Court verdict. ‘just another day’ in going to be. The two the construction of a temple while an alternative piece of Members of both land of area of 5 acres be allocated to the Uttar Pradesh Ayodhya. The Hindus have been knowing Sunni Central Waqf Board for the construction of a communities also de- and the Muslims went each other for quite mosque at a suitable place within Ayodhya. The Court cided to refrain from out for their routine some time now and ruled that the 2010 Allahabad High Court’s decision, observing any kind of chores just like they would have tea together division of the disputed land was incorrect. event to mark the anni- would, on any given day. at the shop. versary. Previously, On a chilly morning, This isn’t just a one- Muslims used to ob- the Pundit Tea stall off incident in Ayodhya the tainted past. hamare,”said the Abdul quite a huge deploy- seemed no need for it at we move on,”said Ram- serve the day as “Yaum- near the Ram Janmab- rather Hindus and the “Kya rakha hai saab Raees who too was pre- ment of security forces all, especially to the lo- dhari Singh who works e-Gham” (day of sor- hoomi had a veteran Muslims, seemed to in baaton mein, sab sent at the tea stall. including the paramili- cals. “What has hap- at a nearby grocery row) by displaying Muslim discussing with have moved away from bhai hi to hain Though there was tary forces but there pened, has happened, store. black flags. 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, DECEMBER 7, 2020 02 PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Agra Metro today Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will personally monitor the development of the ambitious project that will cater to locals, tourists of the city First India Bureau dependent charge ) Har- WELL PLANNED! Vihar corridor will be means of public trans- deep Singh Puri will having 14 elevated met- port and it will also Lucknow: Chief Minis- also be present on the ro stations at Agra make it easy to travel to ter Yogi Adityanath has occasion. Cantt, Sadar Bazar, Col- world famous tourist issued directions to the According to offi- lectorate, Subhash destinations like Taj Uttar Pradesh Metro cials, the total cost of Park, Agra College, Mahal and Agra fort”, Rail Corporation (UP- the AMRP is Rs 8379.62 Hariparvat Crossing, Kumar Keshav, manag- MRC) to complete the crore and in the first Sanjay Place, MG Road, ing director of UPMRC first phase of the Agra phase, Sikandra to Taj Sultanganj Crossing, said. Metro Rail Project East Gate corridor will Kamlanagar, Rambagh, It is to be mentioned (AMRP) by December be constructed. Foundary Nagar and that the UPMRC has set 2022. CM Yogi is himself Kalindi Vihar. a precedent by con- On December 7, monitoring the project Besides benefiting structing the Lucknow Prime Minister Naren- and the traffic on this the 26 lakh odd locals of metro rail project well dra Modi will inaugu- corridor is expected to the Taj city, the metro ahead of the schedule rate the construction of start in December 2022. will also prove to be a and construction work the first phase of the There are two corridors better option for move- of the Kanpur metro is AMRP through a virtu- of a total of 29.4 kms ment to over 60 lakh also being carried out at al program amidst the are proposed in the pro- A PARTNERSHIP THAT SCORES WELL: UP CM Yogi Adityanath and PM Narendra Modi have been gelling tourists who visit Agra a fast pace. presence of CM Yogi. ject. off well in political scenario and are aiming for long term developmental goals. —FILE PHOTO every year The foundation stone Up Governor Anandi In the first phase, the “The Agra metro will of the AMRP was laid Ben Patel and Union 6 km long primary sec- will be constructed and Taj East Gate, Basai and stations, the Taj Mahal, der ground stations. provide an environ- by the PM through a Minister of Housing tion of 14 kms Sikandra it will be having six Fatehabad Road metro Agra Fort and Jama The 15.4 km long ment friendly, comfort- virtual programme in and Urban Affairs (in- – Taj East Gate corridor metro stations. While stations will be elevated Masjid halts will be un- Agra Cantt – Kalindi able and hassle free May 2019. Yogi Adityanath pays COVID 19 spreads tentacles, 1950 Jobs for some of the tribute to Ambedkar new cases reported in last 24 hrs kins of martyred cops India recorded more recoveries than new COVID-19 cases for the last nine days First India Bureau stood at 22,160, while to 5,54,944 including Amit Mohan Prasad 1,993 people were dis- 5,24,860 recoveries. told the mediaperson- Lucknow:Uttar charged after receiving “In the month of De- nel on Sunday. Pradesh reported 1,950 treatment for COVID-19 cember, the positivity Meanwhile, India re- new coronavirus cases in the same period. rate is running at 1.2 corded more recoveries and 23 deaths in the As many as 7,924 peo- per cent. 1,79,972 sam- than the new COVID-19 past 24 hours, said the ple have succumbed to ples were tested yester- cases for the last nine state health department the infection because of day. A total of 2,03,08,636 days, the active corona- STAND FOR JUSTICE: Yogi, while paying tributes said that on Sunday. the pandemic. samples have been in- virus caseload dropped GOVT’S WAY OF SHARING WOES: Vikas Dubey encounter remnicises Ambedkar stood for the lowest strata of the society. The total coronavi- With these new cas- vestigated so far,” Uttar to 4.03 lakh (4,03,248) on of losses suffered by the cops, their families. —FILE PHOTO rus active cases in the es, the coronavirus tally Pradesh Additional Sunday, the lowest in First India Bureau higher education, he state of Uttar Pradesh of the state has surged Chief Secretary Health 138 days, according to First India Bureau Officer, Bilhaur, Deven- faced social untoucha- the Union Ministry of dra Kumar Mishra, Lucknow:Uttar bility. . Even then, he Health and Family Wel- Lucknow: The kin of Shivrajpur station Pradesh Chief Minister continued to strive for fare. the some of the mar- house incharge Mahesh Yogi Adityanath on the advancement of the As many as 482 case tyred cops in the Bikru Chandra Yadav, Sub-in- Sunday paid floral trib- Dalits, the underprivi- fatalities have been re- incident will soon get spector Nebulal and ute to Dr BR Ambedkar leged, the poor and eve- ported in the past 24 employment. constables Rahul and on his 64th death anni- ry section in the socie- hours. SP Rural Brijesh Ku- Jeetendra. versary, which is ob- ty,” Adityanath said It is to be noted that mar Srivastava said Post document exam- served as ‘Mahaparinir- while paying tributes. Ten states/UTs account that Mandhna police ination, two women vana Diwas’, in Hazrat- Born on April 14, 1891, for 79.05 per cent of the station incharge Anoop were asked to appear ganj area of Lucknow. Babasaheb Ambedkar new deaths, where in Singh’s wife Neetu, con- for endurance run but Ambedkar, chief archi- was an Indian jurist, Maharashtra saw a stable Rahul’s wife Di- they requested for ex- tect of Indian Constitu- economist, politician maximum, 95, casual- vya, constable Sultan’s tension citing health tion and a Dalit icon, and social reformer, ties. wife Urmila and consta- reasons. The docu- passed away in 1956. who campaigned States such as Delhi ble Bablu’s brother ments of Urmila and “Ambedkar suffered so- against social discrimi- and West Bengal follow Umesh applied for jobs Umesh are in verifica- cial injustice since nation towards the un- the aforementioned reserved for kin of the tion process. childhood. He faced hu- touchables (Dalits) and state with as many as deceased. All three women will miliation. When he supported the rights of AWARENESS IS THE KEY: Police personnel try to educate the importance of wearing masks to with 77 and 49 deaths Other cops who were be appointed as Sub- came back to India after women and workers. commoners. This in turn, will help the administration fi ght the pandemic better. respectively. martyred were Circle inspectors. Akhilesh extends full support to Centre praises Lko on women safety measures First India Bureau women and girls in the and resources etc. un- Bharat Bandh call on Dec 8 state. der this project are Hy- First India Bureau December 8. Lucknow: Lucknow The progress made derabad, Chennai and Yadav said, “Farmers has been appreciated by so far in the ‘Safe City Lucknow. Lucknow: Former Ut- Bharat Bandh has the Government of India project’ being imple- ACS Awnish Awasthi tar Pradesh Chief Min- full support of Sama- for taking needed steps mented with the ob- also informed that the ister and Samajwadi jwadi Party.” Farmer for protecting women in jective of making state government is Party chief Akhilesh unions have decided to the city. women safety strong- continuously taking Yadav will extend full intensify their agita- Chief Minister Yogi er and sturdy in the timely action for the support to the Bharat tion against the farm Adityanath has direct- state capital Lucknow successful implementa- Bandh Call on Decem- laws calling for Bharat ed officials to take swift has been widely ap- tion of this particular ber 8. ATTACKING MODE: Akhilesh in Bandh on December 8 action in crimes against preciated by the Gov- Addtional Secretary, Home, Awanish Awasthi (left) with Chief project. After paying his re- support of farmers’ call. and stated that they women in the state. Fol- ernment of India. Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath. —FILE PHOTO As a result, the ef- spect to late BR Ambed- were not satisfied with lowing which, frequent Giving the above in- forts of the State Gov- kar on his 64th death where he said that he amendments being pro- campaigns have been formation, Additional the three cities which dia in the progress ernment have been ap- anniversary Akhilesh fully supported the posed by the govern- organized campaigns Chief Secretary, Home, have been praised by made so far in the in- preciated by the Gov- spoke to media persons Bharat Bandh call on ment. for the protection of Awanish Awasthi said the Government of In- stallation of equipment ernment of India. ANOTHER TAKE Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Rajpal vouches for film city, but in Pilibhit Yojna wedlocks 63 couples First India Bureau al level film city should not come here to take First India Bureau on behalf of the CM. come up at Pilibhit in away anything,” amid Later District Social Lucknow: Supporting Uttar Pradesh. concerns that he was in Lucknow: As many as Welfare Officer Rajesh Chief Minister Yogi “Uttar Pradesh Chief the city to take away the 63 couples were wed- Sharma said that under Adityanath’s mega pro- Minister Yogi Adity- local Hindi film indus- locked on Saturday in this ambitious welfare ject of making coun- anath is constructing a try to Noida where his five blocks of Amethi project started by chief try’s biggest ever film film city in Greater Noi- government has allo- district by Social wel- minister gifts of Rs. city in Western Uttar da, while Pilibhit is cated 1,000 acres for a fare Department under 10,000/ are presented to Pradesh, noted comic more appropriate for it. brand new film city. ‘Mukhyamantri sam- to the newly wedlocked actor Rajpal Yadav has Pilibhit in Rohilkhand “It is not a purse, that uhik Vivah Yojna’ . TOGETHER FOR EVER: Mass couples and an amount said that the project should have the ‘Chal- it can be taken away. If Out of these 63 mar- marriage ceremony in Amethi. of Rs. 35,000 is directly should come up in the chitra Nagari’ (film someone can provide a riage ceremonies in 5 deposited / transferred state. However, his city), as it has jungles, safe working atmos- blocks of district 22 dishpur blocks. into their bank ac- words came with a sur- hills and valleys. Mak- OPINION: To Rajpal, Pilibhit seems better than Greater Noida. phere, better facilities couples got married in The newly married counts. prising twist. ing a film city there will and social security Bhetua followed by 15 in couples were greeted Sharma said that at Yadav has demanded not incur much expens- come after Yogi Adity- the limelight. then, it will attract peo- Shahgarh, 6 in San- and blessed by con- least Rs. 6000 was spent that instead of Greater es,” Yadav said. anath’s recent visit to About the film city, ple and investment.”, grampur, 15 in Baha- cerned officials and on arrangement of the Noida, the internation- Rajpal’s comments Mumbai where he stole Yogi had said, “We have said the actor. durpur and 5 in Jag- public representatives auspicious ceremony. 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, DECEMBER 7, 2020 03 CM announces `5L for Home Guard volunteers in case of eventuality

First India Bureau lakh to the kin of a de- ceased Home Guard Lucknow:Uttar volunteer. Pradesh Chief Minis- The CM said his gov- ter Yogi Adityanath ernment has raised the on Sunday announced duty allowances for the a provision for ex-gra- Home Guard volunteers tia payment of Rs 5 at par with those for the lakh for serving Home police personnel so that Guard volunteers and they can discharge its honorary officers their duties with “high in case of their death morale”. or disability. On the occasion the A UP government CM also inaugurated spokesperson said the five new district Home Chief Minister chief minister made Guards offices at Agra, Yogi Adityanath the announcement dur- Fatehpur, Fatehgarh, inspecting the ing the foundation day Jaunpur and Hamirpu- parade of the programme of the UP ur. Volunteer Jairam Home Guard on Home Guards. Katiyar and Ghaziabad the ocassion of the Adityanath on this woman Home Guard Foundation Day occasion inspected the Manju were given DG of the voluntary Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath handing over a cheque of `5 lakh to the kin of a deceased Home parade and also handed Commendation Disc and paramilitary force Guard volunteer at the paramlitary force’s Foundation Day on Sunday. over a cheque of `5 certificates by the CM. on Sunday. UP pushing economic activities, Farmers’ stir causes jam MSME dept making rapid strides near Ghazipur Ind Area First India Bureau ACS Navneet Sehgal upholds ‘Mission Rozgar’, CM Yogi Adityanath’s commitment Lucknow: Traffic con- First India Bureau 2.5 MN JOBS He said the CM gestion was seen near launched the Mera COV- Ghazipur industrial Lucknow: Addl Chief ID Kendra app yon Sat- area on Sunday as the Secretary, MSME and urday through which farmers’ agitation at Information,Navneet the user can obtain in- the Ghazipur border Sehgal said here on formation about COV- (Uttar Pradesh-Delhi Sunday that Uttar ID-19 testing centre in a border) entered the Pradesh was constant- range of 5 km. ninth day. Farmers continue their stir at Delhi border. ly trying to ramp up UP has become the Delhi Police said economic activities first state in the coun- Chilla border (both car- Karnal road. Avoid Outer ghu border, meanwhile, and encouraging the try to conduct more riageways) was closed Ring Road, GTK road, entered its eleventh day. opening of new MSME than two crore COV- for traffic while Ghaz- NH 44,” Delhi Traffic After the fifth round of units to create job op- ID-19 tests, ACS Navneet ipur border on NH-24 Police tweeted. talks on Saturday re- portunities. A grant Sehgal added. was open from Delhi to Farmers from Bilas- mained inconclusive, the of `19,796 crore had He also said that un- Ghaziabad. The Singhu, pur and Uttarakhand Centre will hold another been given to 6.49 ACS MSME and Information, Navneet Sehgal der the able administra- Auchandi, Piao Mani- reached the Ghazipur meeting on December 9. lakh new MSME tion of CM Yogi Adity- yari, Mangesh borders border earlier on Satur- The farmers are pro- units, he added. letters to 36,000 newly- that farmers’ produce emerged and 1993 had re- anath, the surveillance and NH 44 remain closed day to join their coun- testing the Farmers’ Pro- Sehgal said new MS- appointed teachers of was purchased on time covered in the last 24 teams had been able to on both sides. terparts stationed at the duce Trade and Com- MEs had created around the Basic Shiksha De- and they received the hours. To date 2,03,08,636 obtain information In light of this, the Delhi-Meerut Express- merce (Promotion and 25 lakh job opportuni- partment. (MSP) for maize and samples have been tested about COVID-19 infec- Delhi Police advised com- way to protest against Facilitation) Act, 2020, ties and more were be- The ACS said around paddy, Sehgal said. and 5,22,867 people have tion from over 14 crore muters to take alterna- the three farm laws, the Farmers (Empower- ing created under ‘Mis- 3.70 lakh people had Meanwhile, ACS recovered. Prasad also people. Urging people to tive routes via Lampur, passed in the Monsoon ment and Protection) sion Rozgar’. Vacant been given employment health, Amit Mohan informed that e-sanjivani strictly follow govern- Safiabad, Saboli, NH8/ Session of Parliament Agreement on Price As- posts were being filled in the last three years. Prasad said a total of portal had been started ment guidelines, Sehgal Bhopra/Apsara borders/ in September by voice surance and Farm Ser- as early as possible. In Meanwhile, district 1,79,972 samples were for healthcare consulta- said the number of hot Peripheral expressway vote despite objection vices Act, 2020, and the this respect, the CM dis- magistrates have been tested in the state. He said tion and 2,52,093 people spots in the state had “Traffic has been divert- from the opposition. Essential Commodities tributed appointment instructed to ensure 1950 new cases had had used it. risen to 8,095. ed from Mukarba and GT The protest at the Sin- (Amendment) Act, 2020. Four booked Girl murdered, suspected CM Yogi orders high for rape in security for vaccine moving car to have been gang raped First India Bureau sharp weapon or by First India Bureau cording to an official First India Bureau strangulation. It is also statement. He said cold Lucknow: A Class 12 suspected that her hon- Lucknow: UP Chief chain facilities would be Bulandshahr: A girl girl was suspected to be our was violated and she Minister Yogi Adity- arranged at each dis- has accused four youths raped before being mur- may have been killed to anath on Sunday direct- tricts and divisions. of gang-raping her in a dered at Ghazipur. hide evidence. ed officials to ensure “All security arrange- moving vehicle after ab- SP Om Prakash Singh Meanwhile, enraged safekeeping of anti-cor- ments should be made to ducting her in Chhatari formed three teams to villagers placed the body onavirus vaccine, when ensure its availability. Energy Minister Shrikant Sharma police station area here, probe the killing of the of the deceased girl in they become available, The safety of the vac- police said on Sunday. girl while ordering that front of the police sta- as he virtually equated cine storage spots The police have regis- the case be solved ur- ily members of the girl, tion and blocked the the security for the vac- should be ensured in the Infra boost in run up tered a case and are gently. He also said that she had left home to ad- Saidpur-Chiraiyakot cines with that of EVMs. same manner as that of questioning one of the postmortem report dress nature’s call alone road for three hours. The At a meeting at his of- the electronic voting accused named in the would reveal whether on Sunday morning. jam was lifted only after ficial residence, he di- machines,” the CM said. to Vrindavan Kumbh written complaint by the girl was raped and There were marks on authorities assured to rected officials to in- He also directed officials the girl, SSP Santosh the motive behind her the neck of the girl. It is quickly solve the case crease the cold storage to ensure healthcare First India Bureau Sharma said the gov- Kumar Singh said. killing. suspected that she was and take strong action capacity to 2.30 lakh li- workers were trained to ernment would make According to the com- According to the fam- killed either with a against the culprits. tres by December 15, ac- administer vaccines. Lucknow: The Uttar every effort to make plaint, the victim Pradesh government the fair memorable. claimed that she was go- has issued directions Sharma also met the ing to a shop for some GRAD CONSTITUENCY POLLS for the renovation of saints, who would be work on December 3 five bathing stretches participating in the when a van came to a on the Yamuna river- fair, and took their sug- halt and 3-4 boys pulled bank for the upcom- gestions on improving her into the vehicle. Yogi’s magic wins BJP 6 seats in Upper House ing Vrindavan the fair infrastructure. They took her to Kumbh fair near here, The saints would Bairamnagar road, First India Bureau three, the SP one and in- by Dinesh Kumar Goyal. besides building also be allocated some where they allegedly dependents two. The two seats the SP roads and 17 parking land as per their re- raped her and made a Lucknow: Call it CM The tally of BJP in bagged out of them are lots for the visitors, a quirement, he said. video of their act. She Yogi Adityanath’s mag- the Upper House rose to those of Varanasi and state Cabinet minis- The minister said alleged that they threat- ic or his development 25 from 19, SP’s to 55 Allahabad-Jhansi divi- ter said on Sunday. officials have already ened to kill her parents model, the BJP won 6 from 52 and independ- sions, won respectively Talking to report- been asked to ensure if she disclosed the inci- of 11 grads & teachers’ ents to four from two. by Ashutosh Sinha and ers after inspecting enough water in the dent to anyone. seats, raising the tally The BSP, which did Maan Singh Yadav. the ongoing work to Yamuna and lights at The girl also alleged to 25 in 100-member not field any candidate, Both the SP candidates improve facilities for the river bank during that the main accused UP’s Upper House has eight MLCs, the won the seats divesting the Kumbh to be held the Kumbh fair here. reached her house with Of the five graduates’ Congress two, Apna Dal BJP supporters celebrate the party’s success in the polls. them from the BJP, while from February 16, UP He also said the 2-3 people on Saturday constituency seats, the (Sonelal) one and Sik- BJP’s Guruji’ won Agra Power and Additional roads for the Kumbh morning and threatened BJP won three and the shak Dal two. There are know graduates’ con- bagged was those of seat from SP and Goyal Energy Resources area would be built at to kill her family mem- SP two, while of the six still three vacancies. stituency seat while the Agra, won by Manven- by defeating four-time, Minister Shrikant a cost of `5.16 crore. bers if she registered a teachers’ constituency BJP’s Avanish Kumar SP won two seats. The dra Pratap Singh ‘Gu- sitting independent MLC case against him. seats, the BJP bagged Singh bagged the Luc- two other seats that BJP ruji’ and of Meerut won Hem Singh Pundir. PERSPECTIVE www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia LUCKNOW | MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 04 COVID MANAGEMENT OF UP GOVERNMENT: A LESSON TO LEARN few was imposed country- lepers. Also, in the month of VISHAL wide on the appeal of Prime June, the pension was paid SRIVASTAV Minister Narendra Modi on under PM Poor Welfare March 22. The PM had termed Scheme Package. 35818 Gram BUREAU CHIEF it as the best preventive meas- Sewaks were paid a total of FIRST INDIA, LUCKNOW ure. Moving ahead in this di- 225.39 crores during the Lock- rection, UP Chief Minister down. More than 17,64 lakh was the first to announce a MNREGS labourers were he Covid management en- three-day Lockdown but not given jobs in 53487 Gram Pan- deavour of Chief Minister before ensuring that the citi- chayats, as much as 4508. 25 Yogi Adityanath led the Uttar zens get all necessary items crore honorarium was paid to Pradesh government to re- during this period. them by creating 22.90 crore ceive huge international rec- The Centre declared a na- man-days. Incidentally, UP ognition in the form of high tionwide lockdown from mid- tops in the country on this praise by the World Health night of March 24. During this count as well. Jobs to all The T Organisation (WHO). The also, the state government government made MNREGS global health body has show- catered to all the needs of the job cards for returnee mi- ered praise on Uttar Pradesh people ensuring they do not grants and also of those who Government for its COVID-19 have to move out from their desired to work in the villag- management strategy that houses. The government ar- es. It was ensured that they helped in getting control over ranged a doorstep delivery get work close to their homes. the coronavirus pandemic. mechanism for this. Empha- The skill mapping of about 40 TEAM-11: In a novel ini- sis on testing COVID sample lakh labourers was done so tiative, later to be emulated testing is the only way to iden- that they get jobs according to by other states, the CM set up tify a Corona-infected person. their skill set. a Team-11 comprised of 11 Initially, Uttar Pradesh did In fact, an unprecedented sur- mand Centre (ICCC) at the distributed to them during A labour employment com- senior officers, to review the not have sufficient testing fa- veillance effort to identify office of the Relief Commis- the Lockdown period. mission was set up for the so- measures taken by the gov- cilities. Imagine, the state had Influenza-Like Illness(ILI)/ sioner at state headquarters. The returnee migrants, cial and economic security of ernment in the management only one testing lab and the Severe Acute Respiratory In- The similar ICCCs were also who were sent to home quar- labourers. Over 8 lakh MSME of Covid. Each officer was testing capacity of just 60 on fection (SARI) patients using established at every district antine, after a proper medical units were made functional given a specific task to be car- March 22. multiple rounds of the house headquarter to be manned by check-up, were given ration where over 51 lakh labourers ried out by him in coordina- It was all about how you to house visit by frontline the concerned District Mag- kits with a 30-day ration. As a are employed. Rs 10744 crore of tion with other officers. CM muster and marshal your workers was afoot to identify istrate and Chief Medical Of- rare goodwill gesture, every the loan was distributed among used to take meetings of available resources. The re- potential threat perception in ficer (CMO). ICCC became migrant being sent home was 4.35 lakh industrial units un- Team-11 on a daily basis. sult is evident by the fact that terms of Covid. the focal point of Covid man- given sustenance allowance der Atmanirbhar Yojana. In The prompt monitoring in there are over 234 labs in the he problem was the ab- agement from contact trac- of Rs one thousand each addition to this, over 5.81 lakh such a manner helped the state including 131 govern- sence of exclusive Covid hos- ing, ensuring home visits by along with the ration kit. This new units were started and the UP Medical state control the spread of ment labs that conduct test- pitals. Again, the challenge the health team for patients helped them go through the loan worth over Rs 15541 crore Supplies Corona better than any other ing of about 1.75 lakh samples was accepted and now the who were put in home isola- initial uncertainty of relocat- was distributed under At- state in the country. The offic- every day. Uttar Pradesh has state of UP has a total of 674 tion to ensuring testing for ing themselves. In addition to manirbhar Yojana and over 25 Corporation ers/team was keeping in already set a record of having Covid hospitals inclusive of all eligible persons. Besides, this, about 53 lakh construc- lakh jobs were created. ensured that view the issues public was conducted a total of over 1.30 571 Level One Covid Hospi- the continuous dialogue with tion labourers, street vendors, The loans worth Rs 2447 procurement likely to face because of Cov- crore tests. The state govern- tals, 77 Level Two Covid hos- Covid patients was main- carriage pullers, and daily crore were distributed online did not become id restrictions. For example ment was prompt to engage pitals, and 26 Level Three tained through the CM hel- wagers of rural areas were to 98743 units on a single day a barrier to in the Agriculture sector, it itself in an expeditious pur- Hospitals. The total availabil- pline, all patients were given also given rupees one thou- on May 14, 2020. The govern- covid response was for the government to en- chase of equipments like PPE ity of beds in these hospitals a call to know their wellbeing sand each through Direct ment came up with a new sure hasslefree harvesting kits, High Flow Nasal Canula has been increased to 1.57 and any issue faced at the Benefit Transfer (DBT). The StartUp Policy to motivate efforts. Indeed, and in the Industrial sector, it (HFNC), Ventilators, Oxygen lakh no mean achievement hospital level. Apart from employers were persuaded to youth towards self-employ- it was due to was to be looked into that all- cylinders to provide ICU care. considering that the popula- these, the streamlined ambu- pay wages of the Lockdown ment. About 50,000 persons clear command important industries like The training to doctors and tion size of 24 crores is being lance services, the introduc- period. The employers heard are expected to get direct and lines and those dealing with medicines, paramedics, which had start- catered to and this number tion of online OPD services, the government’s appeal and one lakh persons, indirect em- uncluttered medical equipment’s were ed early in March itself, was was zero in March. telemedicine, and tele-con- paid the wages to more than 5 ployment from this. During instructions run without any difficulty. also intensified. Contact trac- UP Medical Supplies Cor- sultation facilities were the million employees totaling the on-going Unlockdown that helped Similarly, attention was ing Uttar Pradesh govern- poration ensured that pro- other logistics employed by more than Rs 2000 crore. phases, things are being tried paid to those units which ment’s strategy about contact curement did not become a the government during Cov- The ICCCs set up in every and are being streamlined. build up a were dealing with essential tracing of the Covid patients, barrier to covid response ef- id management. district became the ‘nerve Low death rate and high re- strong health commodities. As a pro-active which also won the WHO rec- forts. Indeed, it was due to Yogi government’s deci- centre’ of Covid response covery rate The death rate due ecosystem that protective measure, the CM ognition’, came handy in con- clear command lines and un- sion to hire trains to bring management. Manned by to Covid has come down to 1.3 could deal with had sealed the inter-state and trolling the menace and estab- cluttered instructions that the migrants was yet another qualified Doctors, Adminis- while the recovery rate has such a medical international borders of the lished as an effective preven- helped build up a strong master stroke. As many as trators, Call Centre Operators shot up too close to 90 percent. emergency with state even before the country- tive measure. An aggressive health ecosystem that could 1660 trains were run to bring 24X7 \ Every needy is being In fact, the ultimate recogni- wide Lockdown was im- contact tracing strategy us- deal with such a medical in migrants from various taken care of The govern- tion to the Yogi government consummate posed. In order to mobilise ing Rapid response teams and emergency with consum- places. The condition of the ment started distributing free came from none other than ease. As of now, the required funds to supple- ensuring testing for almost mate ease. As of now, all 75 migrant who returned from food grains in April, irrespec- the Prime Minister himself. all 75 districts ment health services, the UP every identified close con- districts of the state have at various places of the country tive of the place from where “The vast preparations of the state have government created the tacts of Covid positive patient least one or more Level-2 was also pitiable. The gov- the ration card was issued to made by Uttar Pradesh Chief at least one or ‘COVID Care Fund’. Bed ca- came across as a defining tool Covid hospitals having provi- ernment started by ensuring the beneficiary. The govern- Minister saved at least more Level-2 pacity in the COVID hospi- in the whole Covid manage- sions of ICU beds. basics like food and water to ment paid a two-month pen- 85,000lives, something un- Covid hospitals tals was increased. ment process. Thousands of ICCC Identifying the stur- migrants. The community sion in advance to as many as thinkable before 2017”- Prime These steps were instru- surveillance teams were dy mechanism of monitoring kitchens were opened which 86,71,781 beneficiaries under Minister Narendra Modi on having mental in keeping as low as formed to conduct surveys of is the need of the hour, the catered to migrant labourers the scheme of old age pen- UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s provisions of 1.3 percent lockdown after the houses, acquaintances, UP CM directed to set up the and destitute persons. About sion, destitute pension, Divy- deft handling of Corona cri- ICU beds Janta Curfew. The Janta Cur- and contacts of the patients. Integrated Control and Com- 6.75 crore food packets were ang pension, and pension for sis on June 26,2020. Top Trump’s idea of ‘war in space’ would be a catastrophe TWEET

n 2019, United future of space may look tablished practices. Dharmendra Pradhan States Presi- more like the recent launch The US has great scien- @dpradhanbjp dent Donald of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 tific and technological ad- Indore Municipal Corporation Trump de- mission to the Internation- vantages and a robust and also came up with a presentation on setting up of waste-to-energy I clared “space is al Space Station. competitive commercial plants. Happy to share that IMC the new war-fighting do- Onboard were US and space sector. Instead of seek- has consistently eliminated main”. This followed the Japanese astronauts, who ing dominance, it can better garbage dumps, ensured 100% creation of the US Space joined Russian and US serve the world (and itself) household-waste segregation and converted waste to usable Force and a commitment to crew already living aboard by focusing its leadership on products, like compost and fuel. “American dominance” in the ISS. As the Falcon 9 harnessing space for the outer space. rocket soared into space, benefit of all humankind. Adhir Chowdhury @adhirrcinc Other space-faring na- the collaborative, coopera- In a promising sign, Request you not to make it a tions, and those who fear tive, and commercial na- Biden and Harris’s NASA prestige issue Sh @narendramodi the acceleration of an ture of space was once review team is composed Ji. The Govt must bow to the arms race in space, were again clear for all to see. of an outstanding group of supreme will & aspirations of the people and accordingly repeal the greatly concerned. At the space scientists as well as Farmer’s law at the earliest, as the latest meeting of the Unit- COOPERATION, NOT a former astronaut. livelihood of millions of farmers is ed Nations Committee on CONFRONTATION The current administra- at stake #FarmerProtest the Peaceful Uses of Outer The incoming Biden-Harris tion re-established the Na- Space, states noted with administration appears tional Space Council, alarm that “preventing more interested in interna- which is chaired by the Spiritual conflicts in outer space and tional cooperation, and space activities. quired the exploration and such conflict more likely vice president, and this has preserving outer space for much more cognisant of the Since 1967, human activ- use of space “for the bene- and risks a “tragedy of the reinvigorated American SPEAK peaceful purposes” is more challenges of climate ity in space has been guid- fit and in the interests of commons” in space. investment and leadership necessary than ever. change, pandemics and oth- ed by the universally ac- all countries”. Any space war would in space exploration. This How much better to get The election of Joe er global issues. A carefully cepted principles embed- Any alternative vision have no clear winner. In a includes an ambitious plan wisdom than gold! To get Biden as the next US presi- calibrated space policy can ded in the Outer Space of the future of space is complex, globally shared to return to the Moon un- understanding is to be chosen dent and Kamala Harris as do much to address “terres- Treaty. This has ensured dreadful to consider. Rhet- arena such as space, it is der the terms of the Arte- rather than silver. vice-president suggests trial” challenges, while still we have had no military oric about the inevitability important that states abide mis Accords. —Proverbs 16:16 there is cause for hope. The allowing for many positive conflict in space, and re- of “war in space” makes by accepted rules and es- SOURCE: THE CONVERSATION

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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, DECEMBER 7, 2020 05 FARMERS’ PROTEST DAY 11 ‘Bengal govt DELHI TRAFFIC REMAINS AFFECTED distancing itself DUE TO CLOSED BORDERS from rule of law’ THE TRAFFIC POLICE SAID JHATIKARA BORDER IS OPEN ONLY FOR TWO-WHEELER TRAFFIC New Delhi: As the on- going farmers’ agita- ‘I STAND WITH tion entered the elev- BJP&FARMERS; enth day, the traffic GOVT THINKS OF movement remained affected in the national FARMERS’ capital region on Sun- BETTERMENT’ day morning with mul- Chandigarh: Amidst West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar tiple borders between the ongoing farm- Delhi and neighbouring ers’ protest against Kolkata: West Bengal tion and render police & states still closed for the farm laws, BJP governor Jagdeep administration “politi- commuters. Lok Sabha MP from Dhankhar on Sunday cally neutral”. CS & Delhi Traffic Police Gurdaspur Sunny Deol alleged that the TMC DGP @WBPolice non on Sunday appealed to on Sunday said that he government has dis- responsive stance ig- citizens to take alterna- stands with his party tanced itself from rule noring lawful account- tive routes as along and with farmers. of law and the soul of ability, letter & spirit of with Singhu, Auchandi, He also said that the BR Ambedkar, the ar- constitution is fraught Piao Maniyari, Man- central government chitect of the Indian with serious conse- gesh borders, Tikri, and always thinks of the Constitution, is getting quences,” Dhankhar Jharoda borders are betterment of farmers. deeply hurt. tweeter later in the day. closed for all kinds of Taking to Twitter, Deol “I am deeply dis- TMC Lok Sabha traffic movement. NH posted a picture of his turbed, concerned, wor- member and spokesper- 44 is also closed from Children play cricket on a blocked Highway where farmers are protesting against the newly passed farm bills at New Delhi - Gazipur statement on the on- ried and pained. The son Saugata Roy react- going farmers’ protest. both sides. border near Delhi on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI governance in the state ed by saying that “I request the whole The traffic police said of West Bengal is get- Dhankhar is not follow- world that it is matter Jhatikara border is ting away from the path ing ethics. between our farmers open only for two- of the Constitution. It is “He cannot make SHARAD PAWAR THREATENS LUDHIANA VILLAGE PREPARES and the government. such statements in pub- wheeler traffic, while CENTRE TO RESOLVE ISSUE SOON SWEETS, SNACKS FOR FARMERS Do not come between distancing itself from the Badusarai border is them, because both rule of law. The soul of lic every day. If he has open only for light mo- Mumbai: NCP chief and former Agriculture Minister Ludhiana: In a small village of Punjab’s Ludhiana, will find a way after B R Ambedkar is deeply anything to say about tor vehicles like cars Sharad Pawar accused that the Centre passed the Baddowal, local villagers are busy filling up packets discussions. I know hurt,” Dhankhar said at the government he can and two-wheelers. agricultural laws in haste and warned that if the situ- with sweets and snacks prepared from pure desi that many people want a programme held to write to the chief min- Commuters coming ation is not resolved soon more farmers from across ghee to be delivered to agitating farmers sitting on to take benefits from it pay homage to Ambed- ister or call her up. from Haryana are ad- the country will join the protest. “Farmers from Punjab the borders of Delhi. “We plan to send a total of 300 and are creating prob- kar on his death anni- What he is doing is not vised to take alternate and Haryana are the main producers of wheat and kilograms of Khoya pinnis (laddoos) and namkeen lems. They are not versary. right. There is nothing routes via Safiabad, paddy, and they are protesting. If the situation is not matthis prepared in pure desi ghee by families in Bad- thinking of farmers. “High time @ wrong with law and or- Saboli, NH8/Bhopra/ resolved soon, we will see farmers from across the dowal village,” Lakhbir Singh Badwal of the Namdhari They may have their MamataOfficial to en- der in Bengal. The gov- Apsara borders/ Periph- country joining them, “ Pawar said. —ANI Sangat said. —ANI own agenda,” he said. sure governance in ac- ernor cannot see the eral expressway. —ANI cordance with constitu- reality,” said Roy. Many leaders Modi govt will take J&K’s took money IN ALL ITS GLORY... dev to new heights, says min from me: Jammu: Senior BJP Saradha boss leader Shahnawaz Hus- sain on Sunday asked Kolkata: Saradha militants to leave guns ponzi scam prime ac- and pick up a pen as the cused Sudipta Sen has Narendra Modi govern- written to Prime Minis- ment is committed to ter Narendra Modi and take Jammu and Kash- West Bengal CM mir to new heights of Mamata Banerjee, al- development. leging that several in- However, he warned fluential people, in- those who did not shun cluding prominent po- the path of violence to “J&K is the crown of India,” Shahnawaz Hussain also added. litical leaders, have get prepared to be wiped taken “financial advan- “all-out”. tages” from him. “J-K is the crown of GUPKAR GANG NEVER LET YOU VOTE: In his letter, a copy of Villagers ride past a mustard farm on the outskirts of Amritsar on Sunday. —PHOTO BY ANI India and our govern- SAYS UNION MINISTER SMRITI IRANI which is with the PTI, ment is sincere to take Srinagar/New Delhi: Union minister Smriti Irani Sen, who is still under- the development in the has accused the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Decla- going trial in the multi- region to the top as well. ration of not extending voting powers to refugees crore ponzi scam case, We will ensure electric- from Pakistan, who have pride in the Indian flag. requested the CBI and FIR OVER DEMONSTRATION IN PROHIBITED AREA ity, water and better “When the Gupkar gang had power, they never the state police to initi- roads and no load shed- gave the right to vote to the refugees. But PM Modi ate action against all ding and darkness understood that the families who chose Hindustan those who have taken Arrest me if you can: Tejashwi to Nitish which is the hallmark over Pakistan should get the right to go and vote,” money from him. of Congress and Gup- said Ms Irani, one of the star speakers of the BJP “Respected sir and Patna: RJD’s Tejashwi various constituents of government of Bihar, kar gang,” Hussain, for the DDC local body elections. —ANI respected madam, I, Sri Yadav has hit out at the the Grand Alliance-led led by a cowardly CM, who is the BJP national Sudipta Sen, owner and Nitish Kumar govern- Opposition in Bihar for has lodged an FIR spokesperson, told re- director of Saradha ment, daring it to arrest protesting without per- against us for raising porters here. velopment Council elec- up the pen as anyone Group of companies, him for protesting in mission amid the coro- voice of farmers. If you The former Union tions, reached Jammu indulging in terrorism want to say that there support of farmers’ de- navirus pandemic. have any real power, minister, who has been on Sunday morning. will face (operation) all are many influential mands to repeal the cen- Reacting to the charg- then arrest us. If you do camping in Kashmir “PM Narendra Modi out,” he said, lauding persons have taken tre’s three contentious es, Bihar LoP Tejashwi not, I will surrender valley for the last 15 wants a pen in the security agencies for huge financial advan- laws. A case has been Yadav called his ally- myself. I am ready to be days in connection with hands of local youth busting a plan of terror- tage from me. No action filed against Yadav and turned-foe, CM Nitish hanged for farmers,” the ongoing District De- Leave the gun and pick ists. —PTI has been taken.” —PTI 18 other leaders from Tejashwi Yadav Kumar, a ‘coward.’ “The Yadav tweeted. —PTI

PALGHAR MAN KILLS FATHER DRI SEIZES GOLD WORTH RS 2.25CR DURING FIGHT WITH WIFE ‘POLLS TO URBAN LOCAL FROM BIHAR; ONE ARRESTED 12 NAXALS SURRENDER TO Palghar: A man was father Shivram tried to BODIES IN MP LIKELY IN JAN’ Patna: The Directorate of Friday and recovered 26 POLICE IN VISAKHAPATNAM arrested in tribal- domi- mediate, a police offi cial Sagar: Elections to the urban local bodies in Revenue Intelligence has gold bars, he said. “The Visakhapatnam: Twelve active Naxals surren- nated Jawhar in Palghar said while informing Madhya Pradesh are likely to be held next month, seized over 4 kg of smug- person, a resident of dered before Andhra Pradesh Police in Chin- district for allegedly about the incident. “An state minister Bhupendra Singh said on Sun- gled gold bars, valued Sangli district of Maha- tapalle area of Visakhapatnam district during killing his 65-year-old enraged Sunil picked up day. A notifi cation for the urban bodies’ polls is at Rs 2.25 crore, from a rashtra, was arrested as PLGA week. The Naxal members surrendered father with a sickle after a sickle and hit his father, expected to be issued by the end of December, Delhi-bound train at Patna he could not provide any before Chintapalle ASP Vidhya Sagar Naidu a dispute, police said on killing him on the spot. he told reporters. “These elections are likely station and arrested one valid document for gold and belonged to villages of Pathrudigunta of Sunday. Accused Sunil The accused was arrested to take place in January next year. Mayors of person in this connection, biscuits seized from his the Galikonda area, Panasalabanda, Akuluru, Potinda was arguing with on Friday and has been the urban bodies will be elected directly by the an offi cial said. Acting on possession,” the offi cial and Ramagadda. Naidu said, “The militia have his wife in their home in charged with murder,” the people as the government has already brought an a tip-off, DRI sleuths con- said. During interrogation, become vexed with the barbaric acts of Maoists Zap village in the inter- police offi cer added while ordinance in this regard,” the Minister for Urban ducted a search operation he revealed that gold such as branding people as informers and kill- vening night of Wednes- saying further probe in Development and Housing said. in a coach of Dibrugarh- bars were smuggled from ing them based on mere speculation.” day and Thursday and his the case is underway. Delhi special train on Myanmar, he said. NEWS 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, DECEMBER 7, 2020 06 Over 227 fall sick in AP, water contamination suspected New Delhi: A suspect- these two areas just 10 MYSTERY ILLNESS the government facility cal teams there and to ed incident of water days back. Those taken in a precautionary probe the case of ill- contamination is be- ill include even children measure. Blood samples ness, according to lieved to be the reason as young as just four of those fallen ill have Health Minister Kali behind falling ill of at years old, reports said. been collected to find Krishna Srinivas. least 227 persons in the “The number of people the reason behind the A medical officer said West Godavari district falling sick in Eluru is illness, said District the patients had sud- of Andhra Pradesh. increasing. Around 140 Collector R Muthyala denly started vomiting However, officials are persons were admitted Raju, according to and complained of not ruling out viral en- and discharged since sources. A door-to-door burning sensation in cephalitis. The incident last night till this morn- survey is being done to eyes while some even happened in Eluru ing. Their symptoms check for water contam- fainted. Some of them town; to be specific in include nausea and ination in affected are- were brought to the Elu- four societies of Ashok fainting. The reason for superintendent Dr Mo- as, he said. Teams of ru hospital in critical Nagar and Arundhati- this sudden increase is han told ANI. About 100 doctors from Vijayawa- condition but are all The number of people falling sick with this illness is increasing in Eluru and around 140 persons pet. Water contamina- not yet known,” Eluru additional beds have da are on their way to now safe, he said, ac- were admitted and discharged since last night. tion was reported from Government Hospital been made available at Eluru to help the medi- cording to the report. NEW CASES START TO FADE Total COVID-19 active caseload dropped to 4,09,689, according to health ministry New Delhi: The minis- AIRCRAFT FOR VACCINE DELIVERY try said that the pre- sent active caseload comprises 4.26% of the total positive cases, and new recoveries have led to a net decline of 6,393 in the total active cases, the ministry said in a statement. “India’s total active caseload has dropped below 4.10 lakh Healthcare workers in protective gear coming out from an PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary on Sunday. (4,09,689) today. This is ambulance as they leave after collecting swab samples. the lowest after 136 days. The total active the daily cases. Sunday, the lowest in states/UTs account ties. Delhi and West Committed to fulfilling cases were 4,11,133, on India recorded more 138 days, according to for 79.05 per cent of Bengal follow with 77 July 22,” it said. The recoveries than the the Union Ministry of the new deaths. As and 49 deaths respec- ministry said that for new COVID-19 cases Health and Family many as 7,924 people tively. The health Ambedkar’s dreams: PM the past eight days, the for the last nine days, Welfare. As many as have succumbed to the ministry stressed that daily new recoveries the active coronavirus 482 case fatalities have infection. more than 70 per cent New Delhi: Prime recorded in the country caseload dropped to been reported in the Maharashtra saw a of the deaths occurred Minister Narendra AMIT SHAH, JP NADDA PAY have been more than 4.03 lakh (4,03,248) on past 24 hours. Ten maximum, 95, casual- due to comorbidities. Modi paid tributes to TRIBUTES TO BR AMBEDKAR Dr B R Ambedkar on his death anniversa- Veteran actress ry & said his thoughts Kushwaha-Nitish meeting & ideals continue to Vijayashanthi ‘CAA LIKELY TO give strength to mil- triggers reunion buzz lions. “Remembering quits Cong, to Patna: Amid buzz that hammering out a deal the great Dr Babasa- BE IMPLEMENTED former Union minister for the homecoming. heb Ambedkar on join BJP today Upendra Kushwaha He, however, did not Mahaparinirvan Di- and Chief Minister Nit- rule out the possibility was. His thoughts FROM JANUARY’ ish Kumar may join of a reunion in future. and ideals continue New Delhi: Union perity & equality in the Barasat: Senior BJP hands again, following Political circles had to give strength to Home Minister Amit country," Home Minis- leader Kailash Vijay- their recent meeting indicated that Kushwa- millions. We are com- Shah & BJP President ter said. While Nadda vargiya on Saturday here four days ago, the ha may merge his Rash- mitted to fulfilling JP Nadda paid tributes said, "The nation will said that the Citizen- RLSP chief on Sunday triya Lok Samata Party the dreams he had for to Dr BR Ambedkar. remain indebted to Ba- ship (Amendment) downplayed the specu- (RLSP) with the ruling our nation,” PM Modi "Tributes to Baba Sa- basaheb who played Act is likely to be im- lations as "premature Janata Dal (United), tweeted. Ambedkar, heb. He gave a future- important role in plemented from Jan- guesswork". and he would subse- the chief architect of oriented and inclusive showing the way of so- uary next year as the Kushwaha said he quently be inducted the Indian Constitu- Constitution to the cial harmony and so- Centre and the saf- had a cordial meeting into the state cabinet as tion and a Dalit icon, country & paved the cial reform in the coun- Hyderabad: Veteran fron party are keen (no more injustice) with Kumar earlier in a member of the legisla- passed away in 1956. way for progress, pros- try," Nadda said. actress Vijayashanthi to grant citizenship campaign in North the week but denied tive council. has quit the Congress & to the large refugee 24 Parganas district. will join BJP on Mon- population in West “The Centre has day. She is expected to Bengal. The BJP na- passed the CAA with Terrorists attack joint party of meet Home Minister tional general secre- the honest intention Yellow alert avalanche warning Amit Shah after joining tary accused the of granting citizen- Police, CRPF in Srinagar the BJP in New Delhi. TMC government of ship to persecuted Telangana BJP chief not being sympathet- refugees coming to in higher reaches of J&K: DMA Srinagar: One Police fired indiscriminate- Bandi Sanjay Kumar ic to the cause of the our country from Srinagar: A yellow Ganderbal. The India cember 7 to 9. Isolated personnel and a civil- ly upon a police party has reportedly left for refugees. “We are neighbouring na- alert avalanche warn- Meteorological Depart- heavy rain/snow also ian were injured on at Sazgaripora #Ha- Delhi from Hyderabad. hopeful that the pro- tions,” he added. Re- ing has been issued for ment (IMD) has predict- very likely over Jammu Sunday after terrorists wal in which 01 police Vijayashanthi had first cess of granting citi- acting to Mr Vijay- higher reaches of sev- ed heavy rain and snow and Kashmir, Ladakh, attacked a joint party personnel Farooq Ah- joined the BJP in 1998 zenship to refugees vargiya’s comment, eral districts in Jammu over the region for the Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaf- of Police and CRPF at mad Chopan and 01 and was made the secre- under the CAA will senior TMC leader and Kashmir by Nation- next few days. “Under farabad on December Sazgaripora, Hawal civilian Muneer Ah- tary of BJP's Women's begin from January and state minister al Disaster Manage- the influence of a fresh 8,” the IMD tweeted. On here in Srinagar. mad got injured. Wing. During the Telan- next year,” he told re- Firhad Hakim said ment Authority (DMA). Western Disturbance, November 9, 5 passen- The area has been Both the injured gana separate state- porters on the side- that the BJP is trying These districts include scattered to fairly wide- gers were rescued by cordoned off to nab the were shifted to hospi- hood movement, she lines of the party’s to fool the people of Rajouri, Ramban, spread precipitation Border Roads Organisa- terrorists and both the tal. The area has been worked closely with ‘’Aar Noy Anyay’’ West Bengal. Kishtwar, Baramulla, very likely over Jammu tion after a snow ava- injured were shifted to cordoned off,” Kashmir TRS chief KCR. Kupwara, Bandipora & and Kashmir, from De- lanche hit Zojila Pass. hospital. “Terrorists Zone Police tweeted.

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Farmers’ agitation... gress (AITUC), Hind tion,” he tweeted. the role of Governor “The attitude of Modi Moreover, even when while shooting in Ma- should solemnize the To resolve the stand-off, Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), Gehlot then mounted and President in the en- government is full of Rahul Gandhi and Cap- harashtra as a result of marriage only if both an option to convene a Centre of Indian Trade scathing attack on the tire issue. “When the arrogance and fascist tain Amarinder Singh which producers prefer are Muslims. Inquiries special Parliament ses- Unions (CITU), All In- NDA and its policies, central government thinking, therefore they took out a tractor trip in to shoot in the state should also be done sion is being consid- dia United Trade Union saying, “Due to the way will not listen to the are not listening to the Punjab in support of only if absolutely nec- about their families. ered, senior govern- Centre (AIUTUC) and the NDA government public in peaceful dem- voice of the public and the farmers, had then essary. Qazis should not agree ment source said. “It is Trade Union Co-ordina- works, today farmers onstrations, will not the opposition. Protest, the central government to the marriage if any not ruled out, but no tion Centre (TUCC). from all over the coun- communicate with the memorandum, sit-ins would have taken it se- Muslim clerics... of them has been forci- decision has been tak- try have come on the opposition and national and demonstration of riously, the situation The senior clergymen bly converted as this en,” the source said to a Grassroots Gehlot... roads and announced farmer organizations, any government are would not have come to of the Islamic faith would be against the question if a special As we know Rahul ji Bharat Bandh. The the Governor will not due to its policies and what it is today.” have issued a set of in- tenets of Islam. session was being con- has been raising the Modi government has send bills passed by op- decisions which is nec- structions to be fol- Nawab Qazi Mufti sidered. Both the sides voice of farmers blown all constitutional position party govern- essary in a healthy dem- Yogi’s Film... lowed by Qazis when Mohammed Azhar have now agreed to through his signature customs and democrat- ments to the President ocratic tradition. Op- by the unions and the officiating Muslim mar- Shamsi suggested that meet again on Decem- campaign, kisan and ic methods. Dialogue is and the President will posing the government Maha government is riages. qazis should examine ber 9. tractor rally. He has most important in a de- not give time to meet cannot be anti-national not providing any kind The Imam of Jama documents such as aad- The joint forum of been an ardent support- mocracy, but the new the Chief Ministers of or treason. Today, farm- of protection to them. Masjid Subhaniya Tak- har card, PAN card, trade unions that has er of the farmers of government did not talk the opposition party ers across the country Describing the prob- iya Kawaldah, Maulana voter card, passport or supported the farmers’ country and every Con- to the state govern- government, then how are on the streets due to lems faced by the pro- Jahangir Ahmed Azizi, any other identification stir includes Indian Na- gress worker stands ments and farmer or- will the public express the Modi government’s ducers, the IMMPA in a has said that Qazis card and should keep a tional Trade Union with him in taking this ganizations on the new their feelings to the cen- way of suppressing the letter explains that nu- should make inquiries copy of attested and Congress (INTUC), All cause of farmers to eve- agricultural laws.” tral government?” public’s voice instead merous difficulties are about the prospective signed documents with India Trade Union Con- ry corner of the na- He even questioned Gehlot further added, of listening to them. faced by the producers bride and groom, and them. NEWS www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia LUCKNOW | MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 07 Pandya’s heroics seal T-20 series for India Sydney: India sealed after a fairly command- Sundar conceded 15 the T20 International ing performance with runs in the fourth over series against Austral- the bat. and then Wade scored ia with a game to spare India chased Leading the side in 12 off Thakur as the after a swashbuckling the absence of an in- hosts raced past 50 in Hardik Pandya fin- down Aus jured Aaron Finch, the sixth over at the ished what Shikhar Wade smashed 58 off 32 Sydney Cricket Ground Dhawan had set out to target with 6 balls while Steve Smith whose shorter square achieve with a scintil- wickets in made a breezy 38-ball boundaries aided bats- lating 36-ball 52 in the 46 after India opted to men. second and penulti- hand and 2 field. However, the intro- mate match here on For the visitors, T duction of Natarajan Sunday. balls to spare Natarajan finished into the attack saw Aus- The visitors thus with fine figures of tralia losing their first avenged their 1-2 ODI 2/20 in his four-over wicket in the form of series loss, chasing spell. Australia accu- D’Arcy Short. down a challenging 195- mulated 62 runs in the Least perturbed by run target in 19.4 overs last five overs after a the dismissal, Wade with six wickets in few tight middle overs. continued to bat ag- hand. India won the Wade started the gressively and brought opener in Canberra by Australian innings on up his fifty off just 25 11 runs on Friday. a rousing note, launch- balls with a boundary This was India’s 10th ing into a flurry of off Chahal. But the successive win away boundaries and a six stand-in skipper got from home in T20 Inter- against an Indian at- out in a comical fash- nationals. tack that lacked in ex- ion, run out after Kohli Needing 25 of the fi- perience with the ex- dropped another abso- nal 12 balls after fetch- ception of Yuzvendra lute sitter at cover, his ing 12 in the 18th over, Chahal. second in two days. As Pandya brought the Wade collected 13 the ball headed towards equation down to 14 in runs off the first over, Kohli, Wade gave up, the last over with two pulling, driving and walked towards the fours. The all-rounder paddle sweeping Deep- dressing room and then hit two sixes to Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer celebrate win in second T20 international match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. —PHOTO BY PTI ak Chahar for three even though he was seal the match in In- fours. Bowling the sec- alerted by Steve Smith dia’s favour and also from the willows of boundaries and a six wicket for another six. Having played some hosts their biggest ond over, off-spinner of the drop, he had claim the player of the Dhawan (52) and KL off Glenn Maxwell as Australia got their fine shots, Dhawan top- breakthrough when he Washington Sundar backed up too far by match honours. Rahul (30) once the duo India scored 34 runs in first breakthrough edged an attempted had Virat Kohli caught was hoicked over deep that time. Before that, Pandya remained un- got their eye in. Rahul two overs to gain the when Rahul gave a sim- slog sweep off leg-spin- behind for a well-made square leg for a six as Pandya had dropped conquered on 42 off 22 capitalised on a free hit momentum they were ple catch to Mitchell ner Adam Zampa to 24-ball 40. the hosts looked to set a Wade. However, the balls. by smashing Andrew looking for. Swepson at deep point. give Australia their Earlier, stand-in big total. Australian onslaught India were off to a Tye for a maximum The seasoned Dha- But India had still man- second wicket. skipper Matthew Wade Shardul Thakur was continued unabated as sedate start with no over extra cover, In- wan, despite coming aged a strong start, Sanju Samson got led from the front with welcomed into the at- the duo of Smith and boundaries coming in dia’s first boundary of down the wicket early, reaching 60 for one at out after a 10-ball 15 but a blistering half cen- tack with a boundary, Glenn Maxwell kept the first two overs. But the innings. Dhawan managed to pull Sean the end of the Power- it was debutant Daniel tury and powered Aus- smashed off the hip by dealing in fours and fours and sixes rained got himself a couple of Abbott over deep mid- play. Sams, who gave the tralia to a strong total the in-form Wade. sixes. —PTI SP to hold kisaan yatras in Reward hiked to Covid: Liquid oxygen tank all districts of state today `50k on absconding installed at Lohia Hospital First India Bureau IPS officer Manilal First India Bureau Lucknow: It has been First India Bureau Inspector General of Lucknow: Coronavirus 11 days for farmers to Police, Kanpur Mohit patients will no longer protest against the new Mahoba: The difficul- Agrawal has increased have to deal with the agricultural laws. The ties seem to be steadily the reward amount on oxygen crisis. crowd of thousands of increasing for ab- Mahoba’s absconding For this, the system is farmers on the Delhi- sconding IPS officer former Superinten- being upgraded in the Haryana border has Manilal Patidar who dent of Police Manilal level-two, level-three been peacefully protest- was the Superinten- Patidar like regular Covid-19 hospitals of ing from the last 10 dent of Police of Ma- miscreants. the city. days. Akhilesh Yadav hoba. Now, there is a re- After KGMU, a liquid There has been talk Patidar who contin- ward of Rs 50 thousand oxygen tank has also of 5 rounds between the “kisaan yatras” (farmer appeal to the govern- ues to evade arrest is announced on Manilal been installed in Cov- farmers and the gov- rallies)” in all the dis- ment to withdraw these the prime accused in Patidar. Last week, the id-19 Hospital of Lohia ernment, but the dead- tricts of the state on De- laws.” Akhilesh Yadav the case of seeking ex- reward was announced Institute. At the same has been installed. With Now, the hassle of fill- lock continues. cember 7 to protest himself will march tortion from crusher as 25 thousand rupees. time, the work of in- increased capacity, the ing the cylinders will be Farmers from Uttar against the agricultural from Kannauj Mandi to businessman Indra- Currently, IG Agrawal stalling an oxygen tank beds of HDU-ICU will ove r. Pradesh are also pro- laws introduced by the the farmers market. kant Tripathi and later has increased the is also going on in PGI increase from 60 to 150. The oxygen system at testing at the Delhi bor- Centre. Giving full support to murdering him. amount of reward Covid-19 Hospital. Lo- Serious patients will KGMU has also been re- der against the Central Akhilesh Yadav will the Farmers Movement Patidar did not get against the accused. hia Institute has a Cov- get relief. paired. government’s new agri- also hold meetings in and protest, Akhilesh relief from the Lower, For this, Mahoba SP id Hospital on the According to the in- A liquid oxygen tank cultural laws. The situ- support of farmers in Yadav said, “Samajwa- District and High had written a letter to Shaheed Path. stitute’s spokesperson, of 20 thousand liters ation intensified as UP from Monday. di Party (SP) & I have Courts and now even the IG on Saturday. It has a capacity of Dr. Srikesh Singh, the has been installed here. they demanded the set- He said while ad- decided to begin ‘Kisan the Police Department The IG said that the 200 beds. Currently, Co- inauguration of the ox- At the same time, a liq- ting up of a farm com- dressing the media af- Yatra’ in every district does not seem to be fa- teams engaged to catch rona patients are being ygen tank is proposed uid oxygen tank of 20 mission to look into ter paying homage to against these wrong vouring him at all. the accused have been admitted to 133 beds between December 14 thousand liters is also their grievances. Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim- laws & to support pro- After sending the at- activated. only. There are plans to and 16. being installed in PGI Meanwhile, former rao Ambedkar on testing farmers in Del- tachment notice at his Tripathi had been soon admit patients on Currently, 150 oxygen Covid. UP Chief Minister and Parinirvan Divas that, hi. I will start a march home, the department found shot in his car all beds available. For cylinders are being con- Hopefully, there will President of the Sama- “We support the farm- from Kannauj Mandi to has now increased the days after he had ac- this, oxygen pipeline sumed every day and at be no shortage of oxy- jwadi Party, Akhilesh ers who are demanding Kisaan Bazaar tomor- prize money on ab- cused Payidar of has been laid. the same time backup gen to hospitals now Yadav has announced withdrawal of agricul- row, asking the govt to sconding IPS Patidar threatening to kill A liquid oxygen tank of 200 oxygen cylinders and they will get oxy- that SP will organise tural laws in Delhi and repeal these laws.” to Rs 50,000. him. of 20 thousand liters is being maintained. gen supply on time. Body of close confidant woman of

FAVOURITE inspector found with bullet in head WEDDING First India Bureau was shot in the head in tion that Mamta was GUEST suspicious conditions. shot in the head by an minister in the Lucknow: A close confi- Rahul, who was present illegal weapon. The in- A UP government is dant woman of an in- at home, first reported spector is also being the favourite guest from his side. The spector died in suspi- the incident to the BBD questioned. The forensic this marriage season. officials who are cious circumstances at police post. team is compiling evi- He is swamped by following this are Omega apartment in After this, he himself dence from the spot. marriage invites and now going to these Chinhat on Sunday. took Mamta to a private Inspector Rahul other invitations marriage ceremonies, Inspector Rahul hospital where doctors Rathore has been de- which is making it leaving the marriage Rathore, who lives on the declared her dead. Rahul tained for questioning. a herculean task for in their own houses eighth floor of the apart- was married and had a ACP Vibhuti Khand him to participate in and are sending ment, was posted in the dispute with his wife a close relationship with conducting detailed in- all the ceremonies. the selfie to the cyber cell of Lucknow few months ago. During Mamta. quiries and interroga- His advisors have minister. Officials and was recently trans- the deployment in the Mamta was posted in tion on all points in- given a solution that have quipped this as ferred to Lalitpur dis- cyber cell, his wife had the railway and was liv- cluding suicide. Police an official of the case of begani shaadi trict. Rahul and Mamta created a ruckus in the ing with Rahul. Accord- not ruling out murder particular district mein Abdullah diwana had met a few years ago office. Not only this, but ing to ACP Vibhuti as the deceased woman should attend the in his place where able to go and should about their situation. and since then the two the woman had also beat- Khand Swatantra Ku- was right-handed, but marriage ceremony the minister is not give the ‘shagun’ —Vishal Srivastav were living together. en Rahul in the cyber mar Singh, it has been the bullet wound is On Sunday, Mamta cell by accusing him of a revealed in the investiga- found on the left temple. Remember, plans are good but you will only be remembered for what you did not what you planned. —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, DECEMBER 7, 2020 08

WORLD INDIA UTTAR PRADESH COVID-19 UPDATE 1,538,550 6,71,37,639 1,40,590 96,76,801 7,924 5,54,944 DEATHS CONFIRMED CASES DEATHS CONFIRMED CASES DEATHS CONFIRMED CASES MAHARASHTRA RAJASTHAN KARNATAKA DELHI GUJARAT 47,734 DEATHS 18,52,266 CASES 2,429 DEATHS 2,80,585 CASES 11,856 DEATHS 8,93,006 CASES 9,643 DEATHS 5,92,250 CASES 4,081 DEATHS 2,18,788 CASES UP has lot of opportunities After Priyanka’s UP Mahapanchayat, AICC appoints SC working presidents for film ind: Prakash Jha First India Bureau dent of the SC depart- important role in the ment in Uttar Pradesh politics of the country, Ace director meets CM Yogi Adityanath to support film prospects Lucknow: The East, while Tanuja Pu- which is why all the ma- All-India Congress nia has been appointed jor parties have been discussions with sever- Committee (AICC) on working president of seen to be trying to woo al producers, directors, Sunday approved the the department in Uttar them. actors and other ex- proposal of the ap- Pradesh Central. The BSP was success- perts related to the film pointment of work- Yogi Jatav is presi- ful in bringing the Dalit industry in this re- ing presidents of Ut- dent Uttar Pradesh voters under one um- gard,” Adityanath had tar Pradesh Congress’ West. Recently, Uttar brella, but since the last said during his two-day Scheduled Caste (SC) Pradesh Congress held Cong leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra 2014 Lok Sabha elec- visit to Mumbai. department. a Dalit Mahapanchayat tions, it has been con- During Prakash Jha’s As per an official re- at its Lucknow head- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sistently losing its vote meeting with the CM lease by Congress Gen- quarter. It was attended addressed the highly- bank. Priyanka is likely Additional Chief Secre- eral Secretary KC Venu- by over 500 SC leaders charged meeting from to be present in tary, MSME and Infor- gopal, Ram Sajiwon of the party from across Delhi via video confer- Lucknow on the Con- mation Department Nirmal has been ap- the state. Congress’ Ut- encing. Dalit voters gress’ Foundation Day Navneet Sehgal, Shal- pointed working presi- tar Pradesh in-charge have always played an on December 28. abh Mani Tripathi, State Spokesperson, CM Yogi Adityanath, fi lm producer and director Prakash Jha, ACS Information and MSME Navneet BJP along with other of- Sehgal, Information Director Shishir, Information Department advisor Rahees Singh and State BJP ficials were present. ON THE PROWL spokesperson Shalabh Mani Tripathi in Lucknow on Sunday. It is worth mention- ing that in recent years, First India Bureau STATE A GROWING SHOOTING HUB a number of film mak- ers have found Uttar Lucknow: Renowned Pradesh as a suitable film producer, direc- destination for shooting tor and actor Prakash their films. Some of the Jha on Sunday called biggest Bollywood hits on Uttar Pradesh that were shot in Uttar Chief Minister Yogi Pradesh include Tanu Adityanath in Luc- Weds Manu, Tanu Weds know. This meeting Uttar Pradesh govern- been identified in Gau- Manu Returns, Jolly came amid the state ment led by CM Adity- tam Buddh Nagar dis- LLB, Jolly LLB 2, government’s plans anath held discussions trict by Yamuna Ex- Ishaqzade and a lot to build a new film with producers, direc- pressway Industrial more. Recently, Ayodhya city in Noida. tors, actors and other Development Authority too has become a pre- “The environment experts related to film (YEIDA) where the Info- ferred location for film building up for enter- industry regarding the tainment Zone will be makers. A recent hit tainment industry here proposed world-class set up with all world- web series on a promi- is very encouraging. film city in the state. class civil, public and nent platform provided We’ll support this. I see Uttar Pradesh gov- technological facilities. jobs to around 1000 To ensure the state of law and order in the city is satisfactory, Lucknow police commissioner DK Thakur himself went out a lot of opportunities,” ernment has said that “We want to build a local actors and a num- late on Saturday night and took stock of the security, checked 112 PRVs and analysed their response time apart from giving said Prakash Jha. 1,000 acres of land for world-class film city in ber of other film related necessary guidelines to the PRV personnel by checking the event register. Earlier this week, the the film city project has Uttar Pradesh. We held workers. ‘Criminals are dogs, don’t be scared’ 17-yr-old Two Moradabad men booked First India Bureau arrested UNSAVOURY under anti-conversion law Lucknow: Addressing for rape a conference on Sun- First India Bureau day, Nand Gopal Nan- BALLIA: Police have di, a Minister of UP’s apprehended a Moradabad: A case has Yogi Adityanath Cab- 17-year-old youth for been registered against inet, said, “criminals allegedly abducting two men under the Uttar are dogs. If you run, and raping a minor Pradesh Prohibition of it will chase you but girl in a village here Unlawful Conversion of if you stop it will wag in Bhimpura Police Religion Ordinance, its tail.” Station area, an offi- 2020 in Kanth Tehsil of Sources said that cial said on Sunday. Moradabad. Nandi was probably Mishra, Nandi said The 16 year-old girl Vidyacharan Shukla, ing married after con- “I’m 22-yr-old & married referring to MLA Vijay that he does not fear was allegedly lured by Superintendent of Po- verting her religion. On Rashid 5 months ago as Mishra. He said that anyone. except God. the youth on the pretext lice, Moradabad Rural this complaint, a case has per my wish.” Both per- there was no need to be Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Nandi Earlier, Vijay Mishra of marriage, SHO of said that the case was been registered against sons have been arrested afraid of criminals. was accused by Nandi Bhimpura Police Sta- registered based on the two brothers under Uttar and the investigation is MLA Vijay Mishra Vijay Mishra on the ous issues at the con- of committing mur- tion Shivmilan said. complaint of daughter’s Pradesh Prohibition of underway. Last month, is the accused in the complaint of a neigh- vention of traders at ders. Nand Gopal ‘Nan- “On the complaint mother. Unlawful Conversion of UP Governor Anandiben murderous attack on bour. Mishra is cur- Baba Bade Shiva tem- di’ had tweeted that lodged by the girl’s fa- Shukla said, “In Religion Ordinance, 2020 Patel had promulgated Nandi. Cases of de- rently lodged in Agra ple in Gopiganj Nagar. Vijay Mishra also at- ther, a case was regis- Kanth, a woman from Bi- .” The Man is from Kanth the UP Prohibition of Un- manding extortion Jail. In response to a ques- tacked him, and has tered against the jnor filed a complaint and the girl is from Bi- lawful Conversion of Re- filed against MLA Nandi spoke on vari- tion asked about Vijay killed many people. youth,” he added. that her daughter is be- jnor. The woman said, ligion Ordinance 2020. Many big names in race for chief information commissioner chair

the Chief Information tar Pradesh, the entire Politicians, senior journalists and many Commissioner of UP process of selection officials have applied for the post has remained vacant lingered in the air. since his term ended. But now the govern- Ahtesham Siddiqui hat Kumar, Rajiv Ka- Former DGP OP Sin- ment wants to engage poor, and Uttar Pradesh gh’s name had also its most trusted person Lucknow: The desire IAS Association presi- come in the limelight on this chair. It will be to become the ‘Chief dent Deepak Trivedi for this position. IPS OP interesting to see who Information Commis- have applied for the Singh did not even ex- gets the chair! Senior sioner’ in Uttar post of Chief Informa- Deepak Trivedi OP Singh Prabhat Kumar Rajiv Kapoor tend his service to the journalists, politicians Pradesh, known as a tion Commissioner. post of DGP and it was and many officials have very powerful chair, The application of will consider NOC Bureaucrat IAS Deepak tion Commissioner in expected that he would applied for the post of is hidden in the hearts these three officers will and provide its own Trivedi is currently the the Akhilesh govern- be the next new Chief Chief Information of more than half a be sent to the Chief account. EXCLUSIVE chairman of the ment was given to for- Information Commis- Commissioner, but if dozen IAS officers. Minister for an NOC Retired IAS officers Revenue Council. mer Chief Secretary sioner of Uttar Pradesh the little bird is to be Sources in the bu- first. After getting per- Prabhat Kumar and Ra- cant positions in the The most remarkable Javed Usmani. Javed for which he had ap- believed, then only a big reaucracy say that sen- mission from there, the jeev Kapoor have held central and state gov- thing is that the chair Usmani completed his plied. But after the be- officer will be recruited ior bureaucrats Prab- administrative reforms exceptionally signifi- ernment while Senior of the Chief Informa- term and the chair of ginning of Covid in Ut- on this position. www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia 09 LUCKNOW, MONDAY DECEMBER 7, 2020

LEHENGA WITH TADKA When it comes to Indian can carry your lehenga so that the attire adds more attire, you really cannot go grace to your beauty! wrong with a well-fitted Crop Top and Lehenga Skirt: Pairing a crop top or a MITALI DUSAD lehenga; however, there are [email protected] long-sleeved jacket with the le- henga skirt is a beautiful type many ways to accentuate of fusion wear. You can ditch the beauty of your desi two- ehenga is not just a the blouse and the choli, and dashing ethnic outfit simply pair the lehenga skirt piece. I, for one, am dying but also a versatile with a long slit top. This way to see ladies take their one and how one car- you can give a new look to the L ries it is a whole dif- typical lehenga and also wear lehengas to the next level by ferent thing! Wearing the attire to a simple party. the same type of le- Lehenga With a Belt: Us- carrying it in some smart henga can be pretty monoto- ing a belt along with lehenga and sassy way! nous and boring. It’s quite easy is a perfect fusion style. This to make your lehenga look way you will not only look unique and trendy in any event unique from the rest of the if you have an idea on all the crowd but also your waist will possible ways you can carry it. look slimmer. This style is For bridal reception and even coveted by many Bolly- parties, pairing lehenga with a wood celebs. Always choose crop top will stand out. If you shimmery belts as they com- like a comfy look, then team- plement the gorgeous attire. ing up a long jacket with a le- Lehenga and Saree Hy- henga skirt can make you feel brid: Lehengas and sarees are relaxed. If you simply down to two traditional outfits and earth and don’t want the osten- mixing them will produce gor- tations that come with lehen- geous attire. You can wear your ga, then pair a simple plain lehenga and then drape the du- skirt with a brocade blouse. patta like the ‘pallu’ of the sa- As you can see, the options ree. This saree-lehenga crosso- are endless, City First brings ver would make you look you some amazing ways you unique and gorgeous. ETC www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia LUCKNOW | MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 10

BAND, BAAJA, BAARAT! AND... HAATHI the baaraat that bothers me. should be entirely comfortable Friends, talk your friend Since tradition is often cited with the situation they are in. out of it: The bride and the as the reason we do what we do, Making sure they have an area groom’s friends could try to talk I am sure there must be some ref- that is their own, are kept away him out of it. Of course this can MARIAM ABUHAIDERI erence to the link between riding from unfamiliar or potentially only happen if they themselves [email protected] an animal and lifelong happy threatening items such as bright understand the sentience factor marriage. Me being me, I decid- lights or loud noises, and ensur- of animals. I am hoping someone t is wedding season; the ed to dig in deeper and find refer- ing that your guests understand near and dear to the groom can pandemic hasn’t damp- ences to such rules in religion appropriate behavior around the be persuasive enough to talk him ened the wedding spirit. that is often what guides us. I animals is important. out of it. Neither should the ab- hate to be the one breaking this Handle the handlers: Know If friends fail, you could al- I sence of an animal. to prospective grooms: Nowhere where your animal is coming ways reach out me: Yes that is Many bloggers create does it say that the groom must from and give their handlers spe- right, I can be quite convincing. content about outfits, ride an animal in his baaraat! cial instructions. Most working I may even get you to donate to decor, and food. They often ig- Nowhere does it say the elephant animals are not treated well and an animal charity! Heck, I might nore some valuable advice, in- brings good fortune to a mar- the earnings from them do not even talk you into adopting an cluding that of engagement of riage; nowhere does it say that a benefit them. You must try to animal. animals in the baaraat. Well, not horse should endure loud music avoid supporting such owners. And better yet, here’s a sug- this blogger! and gunshots; nowhere does rid- the middle class and less edu- animal they would witness the Instead, spend some time with gestion to grooms this wedding I love Indian weddings, and I ing an animal in a baaraat imply cated families also ride animals. tears and the pain the animal the animal owner and handler season and many more to come. look forward to attending them stature. Royalty and commoners ride has to endure. It is not a pretty and ensure they understand that Ditch the haathi and the ghoda. whenever I get a chance. The Yet our beloved grooms do it. animals in their baaraat. It has sight. It will break even the it is important for you that the Opt for a classy ride instead. band baaja and baaraat, all And they have every right to ful- nothing to do with formal educa- strongest men with a heart. animal be treated well. How about a Mercedes or an an- sound so much fun! I have been fill their childhood dream just as tion. And yet it has everything to If you must have an animal at Support an animal chari- tique ride instead? I would also part of many such baaraats, but every woman does! And this is do with an education rooted in the wedding, I suggest you do ty: You can have a designated endorse a convertible! each time I am also left saddened where the problem is. It isn’t ethos and compassion. It has eve- something different. Different area for your guests to interact After all, why must something and disappointed. Given the sub- education or financial stature. It rything to do with attitude. makes the wedding memorable with animals. Invite a local char- auspicious as a new relationship jects I have been writing about, isn’t caste or creed that deter- The problem is the men are and talked about! Here are a few ity to bring in their animals. En- begin with pain for another liv- you may have guessed correctly mines our tradition. Grooms put in charge of planning the things to consider. sure they have a comfortable spot ing being? If my groom insists by now; that it is the part where educated in the finest of educa- wedding and they walk in front The comfort of the ani- and food. This encourages adop- on riding an animal at our wed- the groom rides an animal (ei- tional institutions ride animals of the groom and the animal. If mal: For one any animal work- tions and compassion. And it also ding, I will divorce him even be- ther a horse or an elephant) in in their baaraat; grooms from the men walked alongside the ing in a different environment satisfactorily fulfills your dream. fore we are married!

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he Black Eyed es both Tejano icon Se- Peas and Shakira lena and Brazilian pop recently released star Anitta. In the mu- T a new music vid- sic video, the Peas rap Alia Bhatt’s post eo for their collabora- around various larger- tive single, Girl Like than-life set pieces, ith COVID-19 induced Me, that pays tribute to while Shakira dances lockdown restrictions being Latin women. “I want a and shows off her skate- W eased, actor Alia Bhatt is girl like Shakira/Esa boarding skills. chilling with her girlfriends - and their Latina está rica/I want Girl Like Me was fea- mothers too! The 27-year-old actor a familia chica Que tured on the Black Eyed on Sunday took to Instagram and sepa vivir y que viva la Peas’ latest album posted a picture with her ‘special’ vida,” In their respec- Translation, released girl gang. The capture features Alia tive verses, Taboo this past June. In Au- Bhatt with her sister Shaheen Bhatt WONDER shouts out the high- gust, the group per- and close friends Anushka Ranjan, lights of Shakira’s ca- formed at this year’s Akanksha Ranjan, fashion designer reer, “Your hips don’t socially distanced MTV Masaba Gupta and their mothers Soni lie, they rock me” — Video Music Awards. Razdan (Alia’s mother), Anu Ranjan WOMAN 1984 and Apl.de.pl referenc- —Agency (Akanksha and Anushka’s mother), riyanka Chopra Jonas is back to film- and actor Neena Gupta (Masaba’s ing for multiple projects across the mother). —Agency globe and has currently made Lon- don her home. Taking to social me- P dia, Priyanka gave a shoutout to Gal CHRISTOPHER Gadot’s Wonder Woman 1984 ahead NOLAN’S TENET of release. For the unversed, Warner Bros. Confirmed global release dates for Patty Jenkins’ directorial and announced that the ninth instalment in the DC Extended Universe will release in theatres and HBO Max simultaneously, according to Variety. Sharing a fierce poster of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman avatar, Priyanka was all praise Priyanka’s post as she wrote, “She is a phenomenon! Just like the woman playing her! Get it @gal_gadot! This looks amazing! #won- derwoman1984.” Gal Gadot was thrilled by PC’s wishes as she reposted the same on her Insta- gram Story with heart emojis. —Agency Gal Gadot Shakira

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enet movie review: Chris- topher Nolan’s latest sci- Russo’s plans for Extraction No birthday Tence-fi ction epic is the sort uickly after its release of head-scratcher that feels like it’s in April, Extraction be- talking down to its audience, not came Netflix’s most- celebration worth the many months of wait. You Qwatched original mov- should be instantly suspicious of ie ever, and a sequel was anyone who claims to have under- promptly greenlit. Now, co- stood Tenet after having watched it writer and producer Joe Rus- just once. Heck, you should doubt so, best known for directing their every word even if they say the third and fourth Avengers they’ve seen it thrice. Enigmatic to a movies with his brother An- fault and exhaustingly dense, Chris- thony, has given an update topher Nolan’s latest sci-fi spectacle about Extraction 2. leaves you with the unshakable In a virtual appearance at feeling that you walked into the the CCXP, the Brazilian Com- screening 15 minutes late. Like the ic-Con, he said that they in- director’s previous smash hits — tend on kicking off production Inception, and to a lesser degree, on the film around the fall of Interstellar, Tenet demands repeat 2021. “Chris is a busy guy so viewings, but crucially, doesn’t we have to figure out his sched- encourage them. — Agency ule, but that’s the intent at the Shekhar Suman Stills from ‘Extraction’ moment,” he said. —Agency hekhar Suman on Satur- RESPONDING day revealed he will not TO TREATMENT SARA TURNS POET celebrate his birthday ara Ali Khan has been channel- S on December 7, today, in ing her inner poet on Insta- honour of late actor Sushant Sgram for a while now, and her Singh Rajput. penchant for the same continues even “I’m not celebrating my bday in her latest post. But this time, she on the 7th dec. That’s the least I also established fi tness goals as she can do for Sushant. There is no shared a workout video with fans that mood for any revelry or excite- would give them the encouragement ment. Instead I will pray that to hit the gym. Sharing her workout his culprits are caught soon video, this is what the actor had to and this case is given a closure. say- “When in doubt, You must work- #StayUnited4SSR,” Shekhar out. Push-ups and crunches, don’t Sara Ali Khan tweeted. Earlier this week, the lose count.” — Agency actor had tweeted saying he is expecting a miracle to happen Rahul Roy in the ongoing investigation of Sushant’s death case. —Agency ollywood actor Rahul Roy, who suffered a brain stroke last week, WHAT NOT TO WEAR Bis recovering. The 52-year-old ctress Diana Penty is pretty sure about what she will not actor, who is currently hospitalised, wear on her wedding day. She also gave a hint of where has reportedly started walking and is she would like her destination wedding to be held. also doing physio exercises. “Rahul A “Wedding outfits are absolutely stunning and gor- has started eating. He is on a light diet geous, but they are also so heavy. I have made a mental note to to begin with. There is a small clot that never wear something too heavy. It is definitely going to be is still there. It will be dissolved with something light, easy and comfortable. Comfort for me is eve- thinners. Of course, the entire process rything because only then can I have a good time. I don’t want will take time but so far so good,” to be tugging at my outfit and, by the end of it, feel my body the actor’s friend, producer Ashwani hurt because of how heavy it is! I really don’t want to be in that Late Sushant Singh Rajput Kumar, told sources. — Agency position!” Diana said. —Agency Diana Penty 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, DECEMBER 7, 2020 12 THE GOLF LEGEND ASHOK continued in Army al- elite career the most de- British Open at St.Andrews BOMBI though most of the time he lightful victory came at St. in 2014 and also got the invi- Lucknow Sports Enthusiast was posted in border areas Andrews where he won the tation to watch U.S Open at where he seldom got the op- title in 2013 in which 115 Augusta. He got the chance ou talk about Golf portunity to play. He was veteran amateur golfers to interact with " The and immediately with Rajput Regiment and participated. He has the dis- Greatest " Jack Nicklaus the picture of Maj fought in 1971 in Bangla- tinction of beating a num- and other golfing greats Y Gen Parmar will desh. He was given " Bat- ber of renowned golfers of during The Open. It is be- come to your mind. He is a tle Honour " and promoted the highest class in the am- cause of his passion for the man of all seasons as he is to the ranks of Major dur- ateur tournaments in his Golf that he toured every a class golfer, master of de- ing the war itself. He rose to prime. corner of the world. signing Golf courses and a the rank of Maj Gen for his His golfing enthusiasm He volunteered to retire golf administrator of the dedicated and distinguished reached to its peak when he from IGU after 5 years of highest rank. services to the A r m y. joined IGU as Director-Gen- devoted services and now Maj gen Parmar was born Although his passion for eral. He was instrumental settled in Lucknow. His on the auspicious day of Golf was there during the in popularizing this game love for this wonderful 15th August 1947 in Vara- service period the real golf- in India and took a lot of game continues as he plays nasi but moved to Lucknow er emerged after the retire- pain in promoting this at least 4 to 5 days a week when he was hardly a few ment. He was a member of sport. He was so much pas- and still enjoys 9 handicaps months old. He got his all the Services team when sion and indulged in golf at the age of 73. the education in Colvin Col- they won the National that he studied Golf at My 21 gun salute to Maj lege before joining IMA in Championship in the year length, did golf courses and Gen PARMAR for his ser- 1967. Sports was in his blood 1982. He was also there in attended seminars to be- vices to the nation and to as he excelled in all the the Indian Veterans team come a golfing encyclopedia the Golfing bubfraternity. I sports. He was College getting third place in the in himself. He has designed wish Lucknow Golf Club champion in Tennis, an ace Asia Pacific Veterans Golf roughly 10 Golf courses and should come forward shooter and a regular mem- tournament in Malaysia. 60 greens in India and and take advantage of his ber of the Cricket team. His Although he won innumer- abroad. He was specially in- vast experience and knowl- Major General Parmar love for Golf and Shooting able tournaments in his vited to watch the 100th edge. AN APPEAL FOR HUMANITY MEET & GREET! Mitali Dusad

avin B Chawla was Jagdeesh Chief Election Chandra Commissioner of with Rajeev India from April Baradia N 2009 to July 2010. and Vinod He is the Founder Baradia, and Chairman of during a the Darshan Trust, based in courtesy Jaipur, which he started when meet at his he was an IAS officer. residence In an interview with City in Jaipur Darshan NGO Navin B Chawla First, he spoke about the ob- on Sunday jectives of the society and afternoon. the challenges faced. “The dents in 10 classes (Playgroup, Trust educates about 50 very I std to IX std) With 11 special ELECTED! young hearing-impaired educators. We follow the Ra- children from disadvantaged jasthan State Board of Educa- families. About 50 youth, tion. The last Board exam who are completely hearing where 5 of our students ap- disabled, are taught comput- peared all were declared er skills. Thereafter every ef- passed and one girl cleared fort is made to obtain em- with 65% marks.” ployment for them”, said He further appealed to the Naveen Chawla. people to come up and help When asked about the main these children as due to pan- objectives of the Trust, he demic, their classes are being mentioned about running a held online and the students school (Non-Formal educa- doors to young hearing-im- have been donated by the gen- do not have access to technol- tion) for young Hearing-Im- paired children. There no erosity of Starkey Laborato- ogy. So people who have spare paired Children and to pre- other such facility for such ries free of charge. All facili- laptops, mobile phones or tab- pare disabled youth for inter- children. We provide them ties for these young children lets in working condition can Commissioner Ranjan Kumar and District Magistrate Abhishek Prakash handed over the related jobs. with hearing aids in each ear. are provided without any come up to help the hearing Winning Certificate to the newly elected member of the Vidhan Parishad of Lucknow division He further added. “Since The cost of the hearing aid is charges. impaired children fulfil their Avinash Kumar Singh. Joint Commissioner, Law and Order Naveen Arora and MLA Neeraj 2008, Darshan opened its up to Rs26,000/- per ear. These Presently, there are 86 stu- dreams. Bohra were also present. SPOTTED! MAYO’S GOLDEN JUBILEE SOCIAL ACTIVIST CITY FIRST was also the mainstay, the 2-hour virtual event HELPS INDIANS he batch of 1970 began with remember- CITY FIRST of Mayo College ing the 10 members of celebrated its their batch who had prominent so- T 50th anniversary passed away in the last cial activist, of passing out virtually 50 years. Pradeep Bhat- Jaipur Foot on Saturday. Owing to nagar spoke about them A USA Chairman the pandemic, it was and also welcomed the Prem Bhandari, re- not possible for them to Alumni of ‘70 batch members of their fami- quested the Indian au- meet physically at the ly, who had also joined thorities to initiate customary annual day the event. Later, the measures such as of the well known Mayo College Director, granting emergency vi- Ajmer based school, Lt. Gen S Kulkarni, who sas on departure to Actor and MP Ravi Kishan inaugurated the shooting of the since it had been can- himself is an alumnus help Indian-origin fam- Bhojpuri film ‘Ok Hain’ in Gorakhpur on Saturday. The film celled. The batch mem- of the school, gave an ilies travel to their stars Nirhua and Amrapali Dubey. bers joined from all overview of the devel- homeland for health or parts of the globe. opments and achieve- other emergencies Deftly moderated by ments of Mayo College. amid the Covid-19 pan- FACEBOOK POST! Mayo College Prem Bhandari Deepum Bhatia, who [email protected] demic. He has written to the Foreign Secre- tary Harsh Vardhan ly verify that travellers AND IT BEGINS... BEAUTY SPOTTED! Shringla, as well as the with foreign passports Civil Aviation Secre- have eligible visas at tary Pradeep Singh the time they book Kharola and Home Sec- their tickets. retary Ajay Kumar “The progress made Bhalla. since May 2020 in Bhandari said in the gradually restoring letter that there should travel, offering multi- be more clarity in the ple options and keep- information that edu- ing safety upmost is cates travellers on visa truly commendable. Migratory birds eligibility and required These tireless efforts flock to Nawab travel modalities. have resolved many Wajid Ali Shah In the letter, he sug- travel grievances by IAS Raj Shekhar on Sunday took to his Facebook handle Zoological Garden, gested that all airlines NRIs and their imme- and shared an adorable photo of himself with his daughter The office of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation with the advent of flying into India under diate family members and two dogs. He wrote, “Sunday “Sun Bath” session for (UPMRC) was well lit on the eve of the start of the physical the winter season. the air-bubble arrange- in a very difficult “Shiro & Leo”....” construction of the Agra Metro Project on Sunday. —ANI ment should proactive- time,” he said.