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OUR EDITIONS: JAIPUR, AHMEDABAD & LUCKNOW www.firstindia.co.in | www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia | instagram.com/thefirstindia RAJE’S TEMPLE RUN FOR ‘RAJESTHAN’! Aditi Nagar ran the course in her veins and I am her Bharatpur: Eight MPs, daughter.” 28 MLAs, 70 former Notably, a few Raje MLAs, 32 former dis- supporters had sug- trict presidents of BJP gested her to hold sim- and a crowd of nearly ilar ‘religious tours’ in eight thousand people, every district but this all waiting to catch a raises another ques- glimpse of the ‘enig- tion...If such a devel- ma’ that Vasundhara opment occurs, will Raje is in people’s these religious sites minds and hearts. become ‘a site to dis- While people were play power? Will a engrossed in trying to crowd of thousands welcome Raje or throng converge at these sites to any spot where she and if every such ‘tour’ was given a speech, garners a crowd of 15- there were few ‘eager 20 thousand people, eyes’ that although will it increase Mada,’s were not present at the ‘bargain power’? venue, but were keep- Amidst all this, it is ex- ing tabs on all the devel- tremely important to opments. Interestingly, note that Madam has these ‘eyes’ were on always claimed to be both sides of the politi- an honest and disci- cal field, i.e. in BJP and Raje waves at her supporters as they cheer the former Rajasthan plined party worker. Congress, of which it An enthusiastic crowd garlands Raje as she reaches the venue. Chief Minister’s arrival at Kosi Kalan in Uttar Praesh. And perhaps this is was the ‘madam’s own why she remarked, of party - BJP - that was or if she had a ‘hidden ter’s impeccable show But this indirect move since the begin- the venue which has de- mother Vijaya Raje stones from Krishna more curious on the de- motive’ of an impecca- of strength which not show of strength has ning as they believed veloped the ‘interest’ of Scindia put in building Janmabhoomi being velopment and in a co- ble ‘show of strength’. only saw attendance ‘alerted’ few senior that the religious tour ‘bystanders’ in this BJP, ‘Madam’ stressed given for Ram Janma- nundrum whether Ra- And indeed the of locals, but also of leaders in Jaipur and could turn into a ‘show’. And Raje did that her mother “never bhoomi, sending a big- je’s ‘temple run’ was ‘show’ was of the for- few political ‘heavy- New Delhi who were ap- strength show. And this pass on hints too! Invok- let the Lotus wither. ger message to the en- actually a religious tour mer lady chief minis- weights’ of the BJP. prehensive of Raje’s is what transpired at ing the efforts that her BJP and nationalism tire party! ‘KHELA KHATAM, VIKAS SHURU’ 8-phase WB polls was decided People of Bengal had chosen Mamata as their ‘didi’, but she chose after studying ground reality: CEC New Delhi: EVM un- to be a ‘bua’ to only one nephew: PM Modi’s barb at Kolkata rally fortunately has become a perennial whipping Kolkata: Addressing a boy. They bury it, re- mega rally at the Bri- Will take ‘Kamal’ vive it. Bury it, revive gade Parade Ground in MAMATA TRAGETS to every home in it, said Chief Election Kolkata on Sunday, FUEL PRICE HIKE Commissioner Sunil Prime Minister Naren- Tamil Nadu: Shah Arora while answering dra Modi said the Tri- Siliguri: West Bengal the question on the namool Congress led by Chief Minister Mamata controversy of EVMs. Mamata Banerjee has Banerjee took on the Cen- CEC Arora was talk- duped the people of tre by leading a “padaya- ing to Navika Kumar Bengal, and the time tra” or foot march in Sili- on Times Now in a can- guri to protest against the has come for ‘asol pari- did interview.In all hu- steep hike in fuel prices, bartan’ (real change). including LPG cylinders. Kanyakumari: Union mility, CEC Arora said “With the blessings of You can me selfish or Thousands of supporters, Home Minister Amit that he has been ‘asso- Bharat Mata, we will anything else. But the especially women, were Shah on Sunday com- ciated’ with 11 elec- CEC Sunil Arora in a candid interview with Navika Kumar on reason behind my turn the state into So- menced the Bharatiya tions as EC and 14 as Times Now talked about his journey, the so-called controversy selfishness is that I seen holding red-coloured nar Bangla”, he said. want to be with poor cardboard replicas of LPG Janata Party’s (BJP) Vi- CEC and also the Lok on EVMs, the row over 8-phase Bengal polls and more. The Prime Minister people, I want to fight cylinders at the ‘yatra’. jay Sankalp Mahasam- Sabha Elections and it added that the TMC’s for them. BJP is making “Narendra Modi and park Abhiyaan, which is is the entire team that phase election in the closed doors remain Amit Shah are the only game was over, and it the government, that’s a door-to-door campaign. successfully conducts state and the commis- confidential regardless syndicate in India. Covid was time for develop- for sure. And if we can This campaign was elections. sion does its homework that the party may all fulfil the Prime pandemic happened, fuel ment. “Khela khatam, Minister’s dream of a prices rose but PM is kicked off by BJP leader He added that after meticulously and after change in front of me- vikaas shuru,” he said. Sonar Bangla, I will be nowhere to be found. You Amit Shah, in Tamil the voters, the political the ECI team toured dia and he would not “The people of Ben- the proudest man get free rice but to cook Nadu’s Kanyakumari parties and entities are West Bengal twice and like to start now, going gal had once put faith in — Mithun Chakraborty, it you spend on gas,” with the Union Home the most important gained knowledge on to say that those who Didi to bring paribar- after joining BJP Banerjee said at a rally in Minister visiting 11 cornerstone of the de- about the ground real- think that it was a deci- tan. But Didi and her Siliguri. “He says there is homes in the city. The mocracy edifice. ity, the decision to con- sion at the behest of no poriborton in Bengal, cadre have destroyed campaign exuded confi- On the criticism by duct polls in 66 days in somebody he requested poriborton in Delhi. The the faith of the people jobs and fulfilling eve- prime minister is lying Prime Minister Narendra dence that the govern- TMC for the 8-phase 8-phases was taken. that they are welcome and insulted Bengal. ryone’s dreams. We will everyday. Before election Modi addresses a public ment of NDA will come elections in West Ben- He added that he has to say anything but ‘Asol paribartan’ means rebuild Bengal. I have Ujwala, after election meeting at Brigade Parade to power in the state after gal, CEC replied that never named any po- should desist from giv- peace and development, come to give you hope,” there’s jumla,” she said. Ground in Kolkata on Sunday. the Tamil Nadu assem- many political parties litical party and all dis- ing motives to the Com- better education, more said Modi, Turn to P6 bly elections. Turn to P6 had asked for multi- cussions held behind mission. Turn to P6 CM SENSITISES PEOPLE ON ILL-EFFECTS OF COVID Naresh Sharma suddenly developing dia- The Government of India lems.” betes, heart and respira- has allocated only Rs 2,663 In yet another tweet, Jaipur: Sensitive to peo- tory diseases. They feel crores for health research the chief minister said, ple’s troubles, Chief Min- tired and their memory in the budget, which is “In view of the experi- ister Ashok Gehlot on becomes weak. Therefore, 34.4% less than the Revised ence of Covid pandemic, Sunday alerted people of it is important that all of estimate of 4062 crores for the state government has the ill effects of Covid-19. us follow the Covid proto- the financial year 2020-21. It announced the establish- Gehlot, who took to micro- col and protect ourselves cannot be said how long the ment of the Institute of blogging site Twitter to and others from getting Covid will remain, there- Topical Medicine and Vi- urge people to be careful infected,” Gehlot tweeted. fore I demand from the cen- rology in Jaipur for the about the coronavirus also Elaborating further on tral government that the investigation, treatment highlighted how the cen- the matter, in a series of government should do ex- and research of virus- tral government has spent tweets, Gehlot said, “The tensive research on Covid borne diseases in this less than other countries US is spending $ 1 billion by increasing the cost of budget. It is hoped that on corona research. and the UK is spending £ health research. Only this with the establishment of “Generally, experts 18.5 million doing research research will be able to ex- this institute, overcoming state that patients who are to find out the cause of plain the cause and pre- the viruses will be easy in Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot infected with Covid are these troubles of Covid. vention of all these prob- future.” RAJASTHAN 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 JAIPUR | MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 02

COUPLE GOALS! Love, an emotion that transcends any scientifi c reasoning and keeps surprising us. An emotion not just limited to us humans, but seen all around nature. Such is the magic of wildlife couples who are sharing love with each other and enthralling visitors at Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur. —PHOTO BY SUMAN SARKAR RALLIES HEAT UP RAJASTHAN’S POLITICAL SCENARIO Increasing political activities have created an election-like season in Cong-ruled Rajasthan. The rallies are, however, important in view of by-polls on 4 seats Yogesh Sharma It was with Kisan Ma- BJP’S STIR AGAINST GOVT FROM MARCH 9 Rajasthan instead of kaner and Chittorgarh. hapanchayat by former Mewar region for the Looking at the politi- Jaipur: It is nearly two deputy chief minister yatra. Though it is a re- cal atmosphere, BJP and a half years to go Sachin Pilot that the po- ligious programme, its state president Satish to Assembly polls but litical activities started message is completely Poonia also intensified rapidly increasing po- sometime back and political which has his political activities litical activities have now former CM raised concern for the and started his yatra created an election-like Vasundhara Raje has party leaders, from from Wagad region season in the Congress- also come up with her Jaipur to Delhi. from Tripura Sundari ruled Rajasthan. The religious yatra with a After Pilot held Kisan temple in Banswara. In- rallies, however, impor- clear political message. Mahapanchayats, the terestingly, Raje is an tant in view of by-polls This time, she has cho- Satish Poonia in Pratapgarh where MP CP Joshi, MLA Harendra Congress party planned ardent disciple of on four seats. sen Brij area in eastern Ninama and other party leaders were present on Sunday. massive rallies in Bi- Tripura Sundari. WOMEN’S DAY Press Premier Kekri in focus for dev: Dr Raghu FREE TRAVEL Bhaya takes dig at PM League starts Subham Jain FOR WOMEN, First India Bureau Modi over fuel prices Ajmer: Health Minis- Jaipur: Press Premier ter Raghu Sharma on GUV WISHES League (PPL) will begin Sunday assured the First India Bureau from 8 March at 9 am. people of Kekri town in Health Minister Raghu Ajmer that all-round de- Jaipur: Women passen- Sharma & PCC Chief velopment of the town gers will not be charged Govind Singh Dotasra and assembly constitu- fare in Ra roadways will be present as guests ency will be done by the buses and JCTSL buses in the ceremony. 16 government. Health minister Dr Raghu Sharma addressing a programme of in Jaipur on the Inter- teams are part of the Praising the state Sarwar Municipality in Ajmer on Sunday. national Women’s Day league. Matches will be budget presented by on March 8 from 12 am held at Jaipuria chief minister Ashok of Kekri. “A provision Similarly, the water to 11.59 pm. Ground. Inaugural Gehlot, Sharma said of Rs 725 crore has been supply system will be Transport Minister match will be played be- that the budget was his- made for water supply improved in the town,” Pratap Singh Khachari- tween First India Blue toric in which special in every household in he said during his visit yawas said this facility & Times of India teams. care has also been taken rural areas of Kekri. to the constituency. will be offered only in ordinary and express buses of the roadways. Congress leaders and workers protested and burnt effi gy at PCC in protest of the fuel price hike on However, they can trav- Sunday. —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA `5 lakh looted AGRI LAWS: FARMER Joshi gets on el for free in both AC from toll plaza and non-AC buses of Nirmal Tiwari Petrol 100 ke Paar’ has of the farmers’ move- CONSUMES POISON job for West JCTSL in Jaipur. Gov- become the new slogan, ment were completed, First India Bureau First India Bureau ers’ Union President ernor Kalraj Mishra Jaipur: On completion he tweeted. In Ra- Chief Minister Ashok Balbir Chhillar in- Bengal polls wished on the eve of of 100 days of farm- jasthan, the petrol price Gehlot and other min- Bharatpur: Miscre- Alwar: A farmer con- formed that Krishna First India Bureau Women’s Day. “Men will ers’ agitation, mines per litre is close to Rs. isters had also target- ants looted nearly Rs 5 sumed poison on Sun- Swami (30) became very have to change their minister Pramod Jain 100 while the rate of ed the Modi govern- lakh from Birampura day in the ongoing farm- emotional on the stage Jaipur: Chief whip Dr. thinking about women Bhaya on Sunday tweet- LPG gas cylinder has ment on Twitter and toll plaza. Around 10-15 er movement at the while addressing the Mahesh Joshi, who is power. If they are pro- ed in support of the increased to Rs 823. other social media bike-ridden miscreants Shahjahanpur-Haryana gathering and stated on a visit to Delhi, at- vided proper opportu- farmers and strongly Congress leaders platforms. In West beat up the staff and border, Alwar. He was that Modi will not accept tended a meeting of the nities, they prove more criticised the PM and have been targeting Bengal elections also, vandalized the toll plaza taken by ambulance to the farmers demands Congress Screening sensitive and deliver the central government the PM and central Cong has made fuel cabins. After the brawl, Shahjahanpur CHC and without the sacrifice. Af- Committee for West their duties with more over fuel price rise and government and run- prices, inflation, and the miscreants fired in was referred to Behror ter speech, he took the Bengal elections. Dr. dedication,” Mishra inflation. ning campaign. On unemployment promi- the air and escaped with after primary treatment poison pouch from his Joshi is a member of said in his message. ‘Abki Baar- Diesel March 6, when 100 days nent poll issues. the money. but he is critical. Farm- pocket and ate it. the Election Screening Committee formed by the All India Congress FOR BETTER HEALTH Committee for the West Bengal elections. He Anil Vyas is president spoke in length with committee chairman Cops to get health checkup at police stations of Jaipur Club JP Aggarwal, Adhir Shivendra Parmar licemen in the Police Ranjan Chowdhury, Commissionerate. Out First India Bureau dent, while Sanjay Ambika Soni, Jatin Jaipur: Looking at the of these, about 5,000 Pabuwal won the Prasad and DP Rai. time constraints of po- are posted in police Jaipur: Anil Vyas is post of vice-presi- According to alliance licemen who work un- stations. elected the new dent. Dharmendra formula, Congress will der pressure, the Jaipur The medical team chairman of the Kamthan won the contest the election in police commissionerate will examine the staff- Jaipur Club, voting secretary post in the 90 seats. Dr. Joshi is also has made arrange- ers of the police station and counting for club. Moreover, elec- expected to visit West ments for health check- and collect samples on which was held on tions were held for 8 Bengal on an election up of the personnel in the spot which will be Sunday. The club executive members tour as the votes of mi- police stations instead. go to the police lines to March and will contin- and the team will start sent to SMS hospital for members participat- where Mohanlal, grant Rajasthanis can A detailed pro- get their health tested, ue till June. But from the health check-up investigation. The po- ed in the voting en- Anurag Biyani, Vi- play a role in the elec- gramme has been and to overcome this next year onwards, this camp from 9 am. liceman will have to pay thusiastically. kash Jain, Nikita tion of West Bengal. chalked out for the pur- problem, an annual campaign will continue “The health of Po- for the investigation Election Officer Solanki, Rahul Shar- Dr. Joshi before ar- pose, DCP headquarters health checkup cam- from January to June,” lice personnel above other than the free ex- Dinesh Goyal said ma, Vivek Gupta, Ra- riving for the Screen- Amrita Duhan said. paign has started for po- he said. The DCP said the age of 45 years will amination of the SMS that Anil Vyas jiv and Sanjeev ing Committee meet- She said that due to licemen. that one team will be be compulsorily test- hospital. Medical re- emerged victorious Lakhera became ex- ing had done his home- busy schedules, police- “This year, the cam- sent to every police sta- ed,” she said. There ports of policemen will on the post of presi- ecutive members. work and had studied men sometimes cannot paign started from 5th tion as per the circle are nearly 10, 500 po- be recorded. all the seats. RAJASTHAN www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia JAIPUR | MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 03

1 labourer killed, 7 RTI ACT CORONA VAX! MLAS, KIN TO hurt as roof collapses Failing to give info, GET JAB STARTING TODAY babus fined Vaccination drive will be carried out in phases at State Assembly to motivate others: Joshi First India Bureau First India Bureau drive, the coronavirus Jaipur: Express- vaccine will be adminis- ing displeasure on Jaipur: Current and tered to those above 60 negligence in pro- former Rajasthan MLAs years of age and those viding informa- will be administered a above 45 years having co- tion under the RTI coronavirus vaccine morbidities. Act, the state Infor- along with their family Meanwhile, on Friday, Police at the spot after the incident in Sitapura on Sunday. mation Commis- members at the state As- Chief Minister Ashok sion has imposed a sembly in a drive begin- Gehlot and former Chief First India Bureau Fire Station at Sitapura fine of Rs 20,000 on ning Monday. Minister Vasundhara Industrial Area. The in- the Commissioner According to a senior Raje had got their first Jaipur: A labourer was jured workers have of Ajmer Munici- assembly official, the vaccination dose. killed and seven others been admitted to hospi- pal Corporation vaccination drive will be On Sunday, Rajasthan injured when the roof tal. while mining engi- carried out in phases reported 176 new posi- of the fourth floor of an The roof of RCC was neer of Ramganj and the sitting MLAs tive cases, no Covid-19 under-construction being laid on third floor. Mandi in Kota was will be called for it today. death. Of the fresh cases building in the factory Meanwhile, the roof asked to pay Rs “It is for the first time in the state, a maximum located in Sitapura In- collapsed & 8 labourers 10,000 for negli- that MLAs, ex-MLAs of 29 cases were report- dustrial Area at San- working on the second gence in providing and their family mem- ed in Dungarpur alone ganer collapsed on Sun- floor and ground floor information under bers are being vaccinat- apart from the other dis- day afternoon, the po- under that roof were the RTI Act by the ed at the state assembly. Medic administers vaccine to Leader of Opposition Gulab Chand Kataria on Sunday. tricts. The death toll lice said. buried. Police reached commission, it The move will motivate reached 2,789 alongwith The under-construc- the spot, called civil de- said. Information others and send a mes- will also put an end to sion,” said Mahesh chief whip in the state total positive patients tion building is near the fence after which relief commissioner sage among masses. It any kind of apprehen- Joshi, Congress Party’s assembly. Under the 3,21,532. —With PTI Inputs Municipal Corporation work was to start. Narayan Bareth directed the mu- nicipal commis- Ramat Mahotsav to sioner to provide FIRs in fin frauds only after PE: Anand Infant needs `21 cr information be held from Mar 12 sought by RTI ap- First India Bureau missioner asked the Laxman Raghav plicant free of cost SHOs to register the for SMA treatment and within 15 days, Jaipur: Looking at an fraud cases only after Bikaner: Starting from First India Bureau the statement said. increase in the number preliminary enquiry March 12, MGSU, Bi- Tarun Agarwal of fake cases related to and nod from the DCP. kaner will organize the Jaipur: The 9-month- had filed an appli- financial fraud, Jaipur Under this arrange- Ramat Mahotsav in col- old Pulkit admitted to cation in June 2019 Police Commissioner ment, the complainant laboration with the JK Lon Hospital in to seek informa- Anand Srivastava has will be able to ap- state government. The Jaipur is struggling tion related to en- Pulkit directed that FIR will be proach a police station art festival works to- with life and death due croachment on a filed only after a pre- but FIR will be filed wards the preservation to Spinal Muscular Atro- govt road in Ajmer. liminary enquiry. only after preliminary of folk arts and pro- phy (SMA) disease. The from Swiss of Rs 16 In Kota, Mahaveer A preliminary en- Jaipur Police Commissioner Anand Srivastava enquiry. The initiative motes Rajasthani art lower part of Pulkit’s crores, said Dr Richa Vaishnav had quiry will be done and will help police in get- and culture. Dr BD Kal- body does not work. Fa- Chaudhary treating sought informa- only after that within 6 not. He gave the verbal instances where many ting rid of false fraud la, Minister for Energy, ther Krishnavatar, him. With tax, the injec- tion in September weeks, the DCP con- instructions in a meet- financial fraud cases cases in the police sta- Art and Literature shed mother Bina said that tion will cost Rs 21 crores 2019 about mining cerned will decide ing held on Saturday. turned out to be fake in tion and pendency will light on the prominence Pulkit has to undergo a but they do not earn related work. whether to file FIR or Since there have been investigation, the com- also reduce. of Ramats of Bikaner. Zolgensma injection enough to afford it.

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Maryada Purushottam Calling her “Abla” and Ram worshiped Bhagwati weak is turning away from Bhavani and gained victory the reality that without power before conquering Ra- her, society, family, and life vana. Shivaji gained cannot be imagined. That strength by worshiping Bh- is why I have always de- ramaramba Bhavani and A scribed women’s empow- Maharana Pratap gained erment as a social senti- strength by worshipping ment of accepting the ex- Chamunda. At every age and istence of women, not as a time, women have been in slogan. Remember, Oxford the form of goddesses for the Dictionary selected ‘Nari overall welfare. That is why Shakti’ as the most popu- she is a unique creation of lar word of the year, two God. She is as holy as the years ago. It was then ac- Ganges, has patience like cepted as the most used earth and she is determined word in the whole world. like the Himalayas. The reason behind this If you read about suc- was that in view of the de- cessful women in modern velopment of women in contexts, then all these India and all over the qualities will be clearly world, the voice of the de- Beti Padhao’? It was be- visible. Therefore, I be- cisions taken for women cause if daughters study lieve that this is the time Do not go into was echoed. This brought and their existence remain when there is a need to the past, talk women’s empowerment to in the society, then India give an opportunity to her about the present, the center and the Oxford can move on the path of superiority in all areas, ac- it will be known Dictionary declared ‘Nari becoming a great power cepting not only female that Rakhi Shakti’ as the most popu- once again. I believe that equality but also her great- Paliwal of lar word of the year. woman is a power that ness in society. A man is Rajsamand Major decisions related to works not only for herself successful only when a district took the triple talaq, permission for but for the good of the en- woman is with him. He is initiative to entry of women to Sabarima- tire world. The real source able to achieve all the suc- organize women la temple in Kerala, allowing of the notion of ‘Vasud- cesses because the woman against open women in a combat role in haiva Kutumbakam’ has who manages the family defecation. defense forces, permitting been womanpower. If we nine days. The world is gov- indirectly becomes his Within a short women to go to Haj without go to our ancient Puranas erned only by these nine support. In the Manusm- riti, ‘Yatra Naryastu Pujy- time, it delivered male guardian could have and Shastras, we will know MARYADA PURUSHOTTAM RAM WORSHIPED forms. That is the reason been taken in the larger inter- that this earth is running BHAGWATI BHAVANI AND GAINED VICTORY why I reiterate that the de- ante Ramante TatraDevta, positive results est of women earlier, but with female power only. velopment of humanity can- Yatraitastu na Pujyante and she became a where we were ready to work Woman creates as Saras- POWER BEFORE CONQUERING RAVANA. SHIVAJI not be imagined without the Sarvastatrafalah Kriya’ is woman power. on this framework! Women wati. She obeys in Lakshmi GAINED STRENGTH BY WORSHIPING power of women. There is self proven because where Fighter pilots have been playing the leading form and destroys demonic BHRAMARAMBA BHAVANI AND MAHARANA also a need to liberate soci- the woman is worshiped, Avni Chaturvedi, role in society since the begin- powers in Mahakali form. PRATAP GAINED STRENGTH BY WORSHIPPING ety from the negative senti- the deity dwells there and Bhawana Kanth, ning and not from today. Is it Another aspect is that Sar- ments of women being weak. where she isn’t respected, and Mohana not our responsibility to think aswati is the goddess of CHAMUNDA. AT EVERY AGE AND TIME, WOMEN There is a need to change the all the work done there be- Singh were in their interest? Women are knowledge and education HAVE BEEN IN THE FORM OF GODDESSES FOR mindset that women need comes fruitless. The mean- selected for flying far better than their male in the whole world. THE OVERALL WELFARE. THAT IS WHY SHE IS A support. She is able. She is ing of being inhabited by supersonic counterparts not only in deci- Think, if there is no knowl- UNIQUE CREATION OF GOD. SHE IS AS HOLY AS self-proven. the deity here is, all the fighter jets. sion making with sensitivity edge then how this world can Do not go into the past, siddhis and successes are but also in working with col- continue to be illuminated. If THE GANGES, HAS PATIENCE LIKE EARTH AND talk about the present, it contained in the woman. Kalpana Chawla SHE IS DETERMINED LIKE THE HIMALAYAS became the first lective interest. If their talent knowledge and wisdom are will be known that Rakhi Therefore, I also think woman to reach gets an opportunity, then they not there, then humans Paliwal of Rajsamand dis- that the section of society trict took the initiative to that tells women to stay in space. In every lead the way for the develop- would be like animals. Simi- ment of the whole society larly, Lakshmi is the goddess organize women against the tradition and in ‘Mary- area, women while moving faster. of wealth. With that, all open defecation. Within a ada’ is afraid of her power. have got Mahatma Gandhi had works are done in the world. en. Despite this, if the exist- there since the beginning. short time, it delivered Women are self-proven. opportunities once said that if a woman If there is no Durga in the ence of women’s power is Chaitra Navratri consists of positive results and she be- The eternal truth of the and they have set is educated in a family, form of Shakti, then the evil denied then there can be no nine days for earning power came a woman power. existence of the world is an example in then the whole family ben- powers will become inhabit- greater intellectual impover- for the year-long activities. Fighter pilots Avni Chatur- captured in her power. the country and efits from it. Why was ed in the world. The whole ishment than this. In the In- All the powers reside in Nau vedi, Bhawana Kanth, and society by trying there a need for move- earth has saved its existence dian tradition, the practice Durga. Therefore, the nine Mohana Singh were select- THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY to do their best ments like ‘Beti Bachao, by the Goddess form of wom- of Kanya Pujan has been forms are worshiped for ed for flying supersonic THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL

Top Think all your plastic is being recycled? TWEET Smriti Z Irani @smritiirani e all know it’s problem. But there’s a long -low-density polyethyl- Following the bans, the @TexMinIndia @AgriGoI MOU wrong to toss way to go before our plastic ene known as “4”, used in global plastic waste trade will focus on establishing tree your rubbish is recycled in a way that clear plastic films on pack- shifted towards Southeast based agro-forestry models in sericulture & exploring possibilities into the ocean or does not harm nature. aging. Asian nations such as Viet- of activities through Krishi Vigyan W another natural The remaining plastic nam, Thailand, Malaysia, Kendras(KVKs). This will enhance Know your plastics place. But it might surprise types comprise polyvinyl and Indonesia. The largest training, boost technology & create you to learn some plastic Plastic waste collected for chloride (3), polystyrene exporters of waste plastics sustainable livelihood for silk farmers/rearers. waste ends up in the environ- recycling is often sold for (6), other mixed plastics in 2019 were Europe, Japan ment, even when we thought reprocessing in Asia. (7), unmarked plastics and and the US. Australia ex- Prakash Javadekar it was being recycled. There, the plastics are sort- “composites”. Composite ported plastics primarily @PrakashJavdekar Our study, published to- ed, washed, chopped, melt- plastic packaging is made to Malaysia and Indonesia. We will launch a campaign for doctors to prescribe more and more generic day, investigated how the ed and turned into flakes from several materials not Australia’s waste export medicine for the patients. Barring global plastic waste trade or pellets. These can be easily separated, such as ban recently became law. complicated diseases where there is contributes to marine pol- sold to manufacturers to long-life milk containers From July this year, only need for a specifi c medicine, doctors lution. create new products. with layers of foil, plastic plastics sorted into single should prescribe generic medicines. They are cheap and will save huge We found plastic waste The global recycled plas- and paper. resin types can be exported; money. #JanJanKeLiyeAushadhi most commonly leaks into tics market is dominated This final group of plas- mixed plastic bales cannot. the environment at the by two major plastic types: tics is not generally sought From July next year, plas- country to which it’s -polyethylene terephtha- after as a raw material in tics must be sorted, cleaned shipped. Plastics which are late (PET), which in 2017 manufacturing, so has lit- and turned into flakes or Spiritual of low value to recyclers, comprised 55% of the recy- tle value to recyclers. pellets to be exported. SPEAK such as lids and polysty- clable plastics market. It’s Shifting plastic tides This may help address rene foam containers, are used in beverage bottles the problem of recyclables Hatred does not cease most likely to end up pol- and takeaway food contain- ble plastics market. HDPE is monly traded types of plas- China banned the import becoming marine pollu- luting the environment. ers and features a “1” on used to create pipes and tics, each with 4% of the of plastic waste in January tion. But it will require a through hatred at any time. The export of unsorted the packaging packaging such as milk and market, are: 2018 to prevent the receipt significant expansion of Hatred ceases through love. plastic waste from Austral- -high-density polyethyl- shampoo bottles, and is -polypropylene or “5”, of low-value plastics and to Australian plastic repro- This is an unalterable law. ia is being phased out – and ene (HDPE), which compris- identified by a “2”. used in containers for yo- stimulate the domestic re- cessing capacity. —Buddha this will help address the es about 33% of the recycla- The next two most com- ghurt and spreads cycling industry. 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 JAIPUR | MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 05 Income Tax department MAMATA NOT DAUGHTER OF BENGAL unearths over `1,000 BUT ‘AUNT OF ROHINGYAS’: SUVENDU crore black money Suvendu Adhikari is contesting against Mamata Banerjee at Nandigram seat in the Assembly polls Kolkata: Slamming the West Bengal Chief Min- ister Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu confident to defeat Mamata, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday urges people to have faith on him said the former is not a Kolkata: Bharatiya Ja- WHAT'S WRONG WITH BENGAL BECOMING KASHMIR: OMAR daughter of Bengal but nata Party (BJP) leader Chennai: The Income from its branches, cash the aunt of infiltrators Suvendu Adhikari on Tax Department has credits in dummy ac- and Rohingyas. Sunday challenged uncovered undisclosed counts in the guise of Ahead of the speech West Bengal Chief Min- income over Rs 1000 advance for purchases, of Prime Minister Nar- Suvendu Adhikari ister Mamata Banerjee crore and unaccounted unexplained cash de- endra Modi at the Bri- saying that he would cash worth over Rs 1.2 posits during the de- gade Parade ground, defeat the Trinamool crore while investigat- monetization period, Adhikari said, “The Tri- (aunt) of infiltrators Congress supremo in ing two Chennai-based bogus outstanding sun- namool Congress (TMC) and Rohingyas.” East Midnapore's groups. One of them is dry creditors and huge and Left-Congress alli- Hitting out at TMC, Nandigram in the As- Omar Abdullah a leading bullion trader unexplained stock vari- ance both want to divide he said the party has sembly elections. in the state of Tamil ations. Bengal with appease- turned into a private “It is my land and I Nadu, while the other The evidences found ment politics. If TMC limited company, add- am a voter in Nandi- is one of the biggest in the premises of the comes to power again, ing, “The chairman of gram. Mamata Baner- jewellery retailers in jewellery retailer re- Bengal will become the TMC private lim- jee is an outsider there, South India. The IT of- vealed that they re- Kashmir. What hap- ited company is Mama- “ Adhikari said. He said ficials carried out ceived and repaid cash pened to the pundits of ta Banerjee and the that Banerjee would searches at 27 premises loans from local finan- Kashmir the same will 'tolabaaj bhaipo' (cor- have to use ex-MLA of- located in Chennai, ciers, had given cash happen to you.” rupt nephew) is its ficial in the days to Mumbai, Coimbatore, loans to builders and Mentioning TMC's managing director. come, after being de- Nandigram is a Adhikari had joined the 57 candidates for the Madurai, Trichy, Tris- made cash investments slogan 'Bangla nijer Mananiya (Banerjee) feated in Nandigram. stronghold of newly- saffron brigade in De- first two phases of high- sur, Nellore, Jaipur and in real estate proper- meyekei chaye' (Bengal has bought a thinker “I urge you all to have inducted BJP leader Su- cember last year. The octane West Bengal As- Indore in connection ties, made unaccounted wants its own daugh- with Rs 500 crore. The faith in me. I will defeat vendu Adhikari who rebel Trinamool leader sembly elections. It pit- with the case. While gold bullion purchases, ter), Adhikari said, money was siphoned the honourable CM on had been elected from had claimed earlier that ted Adhikari against searching the bullion claimed wrongful bad “Nobody accepts you from MGNREGA, PM the soil of Nandigram. the high profile seat in he will defeat Banerjee Banerjee in Nandigram trader, the department debts, inflated wastages (Mamata Banerjee) as Awas Yojana and the She will only look at the 2016 and became a min- by over 50, 000 votes. seat. West Bengal will found evidences of un- in conversion of old their own daughter. smuggling of coal, whole show on televi- ister in Mamata Baner- The BJP on Saturday go to the polls between accounted cash sales, gold to fine gold and You are the 'khala' sand and cow.” —ANI sion, “ he added. jee-led state cabinet. released its first list of March 27 and April 29. bogus cash credits jewellery making. —ANI

IN THE COURTYARD India orders Assam Rifles to prevent influx TARUN TEJPAL CASE: CCTV FOOTAGE New Delhi: The Un- with Bangladesh. tribes living along the ion Home Ministry Top sources in the border to travel 16 km has asked the paramil- paramilitary force across either side WILL DEMOLISH PROSECUTION itary Assam Rifles to said that the “instruc- without visa restric- Panaji: Hotel CCTV and oral arguments be- prevent any Myanmar tions from the top” tions and on a simple footage will demolish fore the court. Tejpal, a national from crossing was clear and unam- permit issued by local the arguments of the journalist who was ac- into Indian territory biguous — no Myan- authorities. prosecution in the rape cused of sexual assault and push back any mar national should There are over 250 case filed against for- by a female colleague found attempting to be allowed to enter In- villages with over mer Tehelka editor-in- in November 2013 was cross over. dia without valid visa 300,000 people living chief Tarun Tejpal, arrested on November The Assam Rifles or travel permit. within 10 km of the defence lawyer Rajeev 30, 2013. Last week, guards the India-My- The India-Myanmar border who fcross Gomes said. the Bombay High Tarun Tejpal anmar border in the border has a Free through 150 small and Speaking outside the Court had dismissed northeast, while the Movement Regime large formal and infor- trial court in Mapusa that hotel CCTV foot- Assam Rifl es to prevent unambiguous Myanmar nationals. BSF guards the border (FMR) which allows mal crossings. —ANI town in North Goa, in the police investiga- age will demolish Gomes said that there tion, which have been prosecution, says de- were several lacunae pointed out in written fence lawyer. —PTI Every Citizen Should Get HP Budget directionless, SC to hear After SC order, 29 Palghar pleas on local bodies’ disqualified no relief: Congress Maratha quota Speedy Justice: Prez Kovind New Delhi: In keep- an aggregate 50 per Himachal Pradesh : New Delhi: A Consti- ing with the Supreme cent of the total seats Bhopal : President system of the country. Congress termed the tution Bench of the Su- Court's order on reser- reserved for Sched- Shri Ram Nath Kovind Our judicial academies Budget 2021-22 present- preme Court will start vations in local bodies uled Castes, the Sched- said that we will have to are doing the important ed by Himachal Pradesh hearing pleas on the in Maharashtra, the uled Tribes and OBCs make efforts to provide work of training the Chief Minister Jai Ram Maratha reservation Palghar district ad- has taken together. quick, accessible and law students having Thakur as “direction- from today. In an order ministration can- The 57-member Pal- affordable justice to the theoretical knowledge less” with Leader of Op- passed on February 5, celled the membership ghar Zilla Parishad people of the country. as skilled and excellent position Mukesh Agni- the Bench had decided of 29 people in the lo- has a 53 per cent reser- For this, we will have to Ram Nath Kovind judges. The need now is hotri criticising the to start the hearing on cal Zilla Parishad and vation for SC, ST, OBC work towards providing to expand the scope of government for not pro- March 8, and finish it panchayat samitis. communities etc, justice to people in their Retreat organized at the training of judges viding relief to the com- ment in which false on March 18, after hear- The Supreme Court on which falls foul of the own dialect and lan- Manas Bhawan, Jabal- as well as other judicial mon masses from rising promises had been ing the Attorney Gen- Thursday said reser- apex court order. The guage. President Shri pur on Saturday. officers to expeditious- inflation. Talking to made to the people of eral K K Venugopal on vation in favour of situation is similar in Kovind was addressing President Shri Ram ly settle pending law- media, Agnihotri said the state to lure them. the last day. Other mem- Other Backward the panchayat samitis the inaugural session Nath Kovind said that suits in the country’s the Budget document “The state government bers of the Bench are Classes in concerned of Dahanu, Wada, Pal- of All India Judicial lower courts are inte- courts, especially in dis- laid in the HP assembly presented a deficit Justices L Nageswara local bodies in Maha- ghar and Vasai in the Academies’ Directors gral part of the judicial trict courts. —ANI was a half-baked docu- Budget,” he added. Rao, & Abdul Nazeer. rashtra cannot exceed district. —ANI

WEST BENGAL BYPOLLS TMC CONTINUES TO BANK ON MAMATA'S CHARISMA Amar De of cine personalities Janata Party was quick lute and strong control ting MLA has been appears, had relied and dropping as many to capitalise on this over 63,000 Muslim vot- dropped. His rival in the much on Prashant Kolkata: Trinamool as 64 sitting MLAs. The growing resentment ers in Nandigram. party, Beccharam Man- Kishor instead of de- Congress is now facing list has the indelible among the Trinamool The Trinamool Con- na has been provided pending on her own an unprecedented re- mark of Prashant workers by surrepti- gress is however, count- ticket from Singur. In the self. As an astute politi- volt and resentments Kishor, who had played tiously conducting ing on ‘Mamata’s cha- last lok sabha elections, cian, Mamata Banerjee among its cadres follow- a significant role in re- ‘back- channel’ negotia- risma’ and party stal- Singur had rejected Tri- should have done better, ing the announcement jection of the sitting tions with them. warts feel that whoever namool and elected if she had realised the of list of candidates by MLAs. But the fallout The spotlight of this may be the candidate, Locket Chatterjee as MP potential, she possesses the party in the run up of such rejections has year’s election is, how- he or she will sail from that constituency. in assessing the ground to the elections, the first reverberated through- ever, on Nandigram. through smoothly with Arabul,a firebrand level realities. Much of phase of which begins out the state, with many Mamata Banerjee had the blessings of the Par- Trinamool leader has the resentment in the from March 27. of them having vouch- decided to challenge Mamata Banerjee ty Supremo. been dropped. He has a party could have been The list has thrown safed publicly to re- Shubhendu Adhikari Singur, which had large number of crimi- easily avoided, if she up many surprises, venge such an insult. on his home turf, mak- catapulted Mamata into nal cases against him. had asserted indepen- with the Trinamool Su- Among those who have ing it a ‘battle royale.’ Siddiqui have not an- ing between the three the ‘centrestage’ of poli- Trinamool took a calcu- dently. The list has un- premo Mamata Baner- been excluded from the The alliance formed by nounced any candidate parties. An ISF candi- tics in Bengal, will see a lated risk in the constit- deniably left many of jee planning to glamor- list are five ministers CPM, Congress and the as yet. It is all likely to date may throw Mama- new face this time, uency, Bhangur which is her ardent supporters ise the party’s cam- and a few controversial Indian Secular go to ISF as part of the ta’s calculation haywire Ravindra Nath ‘minority- dominated.’ within the party, totally paign by fielding a host MLAs.The Bharatiya Front(ISF) of Abbas agreement of seat shar- as it commands abso- Bhattachariya,the sit- Mamata Banerjee, it dismayed. INDIA www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia JAIPUR | MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 06 IN ANOTHER SPIKE, 18,711 FRESH CASES TRACED Infection tally crosses 11.21 million according to the health ministry data INDIA’S VACCINE RESCUED THE WORLD: TOP US SCIENTIST New Delhi: The daily Houston: The roll- pandemic with its vast (BCM) in Houston rise in new coronavi- out of the COVID-19 experience and deep during a recent rus infections were re- vaccines by India in knowledge in medi- webinar said that the corded above 18,000 for collaboration with cine. The country is two mRNA vaccines the second consecutive leading global institu- one of the world’s big- may not impact the day taking India’s total tions has “rescued the gest drug-makers and world’s low and middle world” from the deadly an increasing number income countries, but tally of COVID-19 cases coronavirus and the of countries have India’s vaccines, made to 1,12,10,799, the Union contributions by the already approached it in collaboration with Health Ministry said country must not be for procuring corona- universities across the on Sunday. underestimated, a top virus vaccines. world such as BCM The active cases reg- American scientist has Dr Peter Hotez, and the Oxford Univer- istered an increase for said. Dean of the National sity, have “rescued the the fifth consecutive India is called the School of Tropical world” and its contri- day and the COVID-19 pharmacy of the world Medicine at Baylor butions must not be active caseload in- during the COVID-19 College of Medicine underestimated. —PTI creased to 1,84,523 which now comprises 1.65 per cent of the to- Maharashtra continues to report the highest daily new cases at 10,187. STEPPING UP VACCINE COVERAGE BY MAY END WILL tal infections. HELP CHECK COVID SPREAD, SAYS EXPERT The recovery rate were recorded in a 20-lakh mark on Au- SIX STATES ACCOUNT FOR NEARLY 85 PER Hyderabad: The pert has said. Though under the aegis of has dropped further to span of 24 hours. The gust 7, 30 lakh on Au- CENT OF THE NEW CASES: CENTRE spread of COVID-19 there has been a spike Public Health Founda- 96.95 per cent, the min- number of people who gust 23, 40 lakh on Sep- New Delhi: Six states 10,187. It is followed by would remain at low in the cases, overall tion of India, said. “A istry data stated. have recuperated from tember 5 and 50 lakh including Maharash- Kerala with 2,791 while levels if the vaccina- they have remained sudden spike in cases A total of 18,711 new the disease surged to on September 16. It tra, Kerala, Punjab and Punjab reported 1,159 tion coverage is ex- much on the lower has not been seen infections were regis- 1,08,68,520 which trans- went past 60 lakh on Gujarat are reporting high new cases. The Centre is panded substantially, side despite elections though civic polls tered in a day, while the lates to a national September 28, 70 lakh daily COVID-19 cases, continuously engaging possibly by inoculat- being held in some held in Hyderabad death toll increased to COVID-19 recovery on October 11, crossed accounting for 84.71 per with the states and UTs ing those above 30 states, GVS Murthy, and local body elec- 1,57,756 with 100 daily rate of 96.95 per cent, 80 lakh on October 29, cent of the 18,711 new reporting higher caseload years of age and Director of Indian In- tions took place in new fatalities, the data while the case fatality 90 lakh on November 20 cases, the Union Health of active cases and those without comorbidities, stitute of Public Health neighbouring Andhra updated at 8 am showed. rate stands at 1.41 per and surpassed the one- Ministry said. Maharash- showing a rise in the daily by end of May, an ex- in Hyderabad, set up Pradesh,” he said. On January 29, cent. India’s COVID-19 crore mark on Decem- tra continues to report the new COVID cases, the 18,855 new infections tally had crossed the ber 19. —PTI highest daily new cases at ministry said. —PTI

‘AAP belongs Delhi among top three states with most ‘Protest will continue till 3 to Dalits, poor, Farm Laws are withdrawn’ oppressed’ contaminated sites: Pollution Board Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said agitation will continue New Delhi: The Aam New Delhi: The nation- Total 112 sites are contaminated by istry, ‘’Contaminated Aadmi Party (AAP) be- al capital stands third Sites’’ are delineated Muzaffarnagar: longs to Dalits and all on the list of states and toxic and hazardous substances areas in which the Farmer leader Rakesh those who have no one Union territories with “constituents and char- Tikait has said their to fall back upon, party most contaminated acteristics of the toxic agitation will continue convener and Delhi sites, according to the and hazardous sub- till the three conten- Chief Minister Arvind Central Pollution Con- stances, caused by hu- tious agriculture laws Kejriwal said at an trol Board data. mans, exist at levels are withdrawn. event on Saturday. There are 112 sites in and in conditions He was speaking in Inaugurating the India contaminated by which pose existing or Ramrajn town in Mu- premises of the Rash- toxic and hazardous imminent threats to hu- zaffarnagar to mark the triya Shoshit Parishad substances. Besides, man health and the en- completion of 100 days at Tughlaqabad Institu- there are 168 sites that vironment”. Contami- of farmers’ protests at tional Area, he alleged may be contaminated A reality check of Swachh Bharat Mission by the government. nated sites may include the Delhi borders Rakesh Tikait with farmers leaders. it was a “conspiracy” of but require investiga- production areas, land- against the central political parties to de- tion and confirmation, ipur landfill sites, in- Delhi. fills, dumps, waste stor- farm legislations. rally, which, he said, Balyan said the three prive the financially as per the CPCB. dustrial areas at Jhilm- Also, there are 12 age and treatment sites, The farmers are de- will travel across across agri laws will be benefi- weak of education in Odisha tops the list il, Wazirpur, New “probably contaminat- mine tailings sites, spill manding a complete districts of Uttar cial for the farmers. the last 70 years so that with 23 contaminated Friends Colony, Dilshad ed sites” in the national sites, chemical waste withdrawal of the three Pradesh and Uttara- If a single farmer’s the Dalits remain poor sites, followed by Uttar Garden and Lawrence capital. handler and storage farm laws and the agita- khand and will reach land is taken away due and the rich become Pradesh (21) and Delhi Road are among the 11 According to the Un- sites located in various tion will continue till farmers’ protest site in to the farm laws, I will richer. —PTI (11). Bhalswa and Ghaz- contaminated sites in ion Environment Min- land uses. —PTI the government meets Ghazipur on March 27. resign as an MP. The our demands, Mr Tikiat Meanwhile, Union laws were enacted in said on Saturday. minister and Member accordance with the On the occasion, he of Parliament from Mu- wishes of the farmers, Centre diverted funds, First forest healing centre flagged off a tractors’ zaffarnagar Sanjeev he said. —PTI says Jharkhand CM CENTRE READY TO AMEND DOCTOR PUTS US RETURN ON New Delhi: Alleging sworn in as the 11th inaugurated in Uttarakhand NEW FARM LAWS: TOMAR HOLD, TREATS FARMERS FIRST “unconstitutional har- chief minister of the New Delhi: The coun- pose of providing visi- assment” by the centre state in December 2019. try’s first forest healing tors a perfectly natural New Delhi: Agriculture Minister New Delhi: Amid the ongoing farm- over funds, Jharkhand Mr Soren alleged that centre based on the con- ambience to meditate. Narendra Singh Tomar said the ers protest against the Central agri CM Hemant Soren said the previous BJP-ruled cept of making people Drawing inspiration government is ready to amend 3 new laws at Delhi borders, American pushed to the brink, the regime had not paid healthy by bringing from the Japanese tech- farm laws to respect the sentiments of cardiologist Dr Swaiman Singh has state is now devising its DVC dues for five years them into direct contact nique of forest bathing, farmers, even as he attacked opposi- decided to put his return to New own innovative re- but not only the state with nature was opened the healing centre has tion parties for doing politics on this Jersey on hold and has been camping source generation was forced to undergo to the public on Sunday been developed by the issue at the cost of agriculture econ- at Tikri border for the past 3 months mechanism for self-sus- unprecedented power at Kalika near Ran- research wing of Utta- omy and by hurting farmers’ interest. providing free medical checkup and tenance. Claiming “un- crisis but faced re- ikhet. Signboards on rakhand Forest Depart- Addressing the 5th national conven- medicine to protestors. equal treatment, the source crunch. either side of its slopey ever changing sky ment after a detailed tion of Agrivision, the minister said The doctor runs the only super CM of the JMM-led alli- “Funds were diverted entrance advise visitors above to soothe their study of the revitalis- the government has held 11 rounds of speciality hospital in Tikri that holds ance said tribal-rich from our RBI consoli- to hug trees, walk bare- senses. Cute little wood- ing impact of forests on talks with farmer unions & has offered medical camps and distributes medi- state has been all along dated fund ...GST dues foot on the grass, lie on en structures called human health, Chief to amend these laws. —PTI cines for free. —PTI exploited and plun- were there...We got jolts their back and gaze at tree platforms have Conservator of Forest dered. Mr Soren was after jolts. he said. —PTI the swaying trees or the been built for the pur- Sanjiv Chaturvedi said.

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‘Khela khatam... ance in the same breath, Left has tied up with the the state’s develop- many nephews in Ben- Munnetra Kazhagam ha seat in by-polls.” ticular state we are defi- who was addressing his Modi said, “TMC and grand old party.” ment,” the PM said. gal who all look up to (AIADMK)-BJP- Paatta- “Through this cam- nitely alert over the is- first rally in Bengal the Left-Congress alli- Modi said real change Taking a jibe at you as their ‘didi’? Why li Makkal Katchi (PMK) paign, we have initiated sue. since the election dates ance are on one side and will come when the lives Mamata Banerjee for are you fulfilling the government will be the process of taking On the issue of mon- were announced. the people of Bengal on of workers and farmers her decision to contest greed of only one neph- formed in Tamil Nadu,” BJP’s symbol, ‘Kamal’ ey power in Indian polls, He added, “Lakhs of the other. Congress improve, people do not from Nandigram, Modi ew?” he said without Shah said. (Lotus) to every home in he said that it is work in people have turned up came to power after our have to travel outside said, “Your scooty took naming the CM’s neph- The Union HM visited the state. We have tried active progress and the today to give their bless- Independence but vote- the state for jobs, and a turn towards Nandi- ew Abhishek Banerjee. 11 homes at Suchindram to convey PM Modi’s commission is working ings to us. All intellectu- bank politics destroyed there is no appeasement gram instead of going to Trying to counter town in Kanyakumari message to the on two different lines, it als and artistes are with Bengal. This politics but uniform develop- Bhawanipore. Didi, I TMC’s efforts to portray and appealed to the resi- people,”he added. has enhanced the limit us. All of them are hop- was furthered by the ment throughout the wish everyone well and Mamata as the “daugh- dents to ensure the win for legislatures and a ing that Bengal reaches Left and the TMC.” state. “But under Mama- don’t want anyone hurt. ter of Bengal” and BJP of the NDA candidate 8-phase WB... committee has been a new high of develop- Attacking the Left for ta Banerjee, only cor- But what can I do if the as a party of outsiders, Pon Radhakrishnan. In reply to the question formed to suggest long ment. Hearing the war forming an alliance ruption and syndicate scooty is destined to fall Modi said, “Mamata is While speaking to the that is law and order a term reforms to curb cry of the people, it with Congress, Modi raj have flourished. Lok- in Nandigram?” India’s daughter. Bengal media, the Home Minis- significant worry in WB the money power in seems May 2 (when poll said, “They (the Left) tantra (democracy) has Continuing with his has seen the likes of Sy- ter said, “Today, we have as compared to other elections, we would like results will be declared) used to once raise a slo- vanished and loottantra attack on the Bengal ama Prasad Mukherjee. started our door-to-door states going to polls in to stop it entirely but for is already here today. gan: Congress-er kalo (the culture of loot) is CM, he said the people BJP has Bengal at its campaign by visiting 11 the coming months, the now we are working to With the blessings of haath bhenge dao, guri- doing well. People of of Bengal had chosen heart.” homes here. I appeal to CEC said that each state curb or minimise it. Bharat Mata, we will ye dao (Break the black Bengal are not getting her as their ‘didi’ but all to ensure the win of has its own set of issues When the report comes build a Sonar Bangla.” hand of Congress). But the money disbursed for she has chosen instead Will take... NDA candidate Pon and peculiarities and in two-three months, Attacking TMC and that black hand has be- central schemes. TMC is to be a ‘bua’ to only one “I am confident that the Radhakrishnan from though they are not sweeping reforms will the Left-Congress alli- come white now and the standing in the way of nephew. “Don’t you have All India Anna Dravida Kanyakumari Lok Sab- alarmed over any par- be seen. 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 JAIPUR | MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 07 Electricity bills to have TOURISM BOUNCES BACK surcharge of last year State registers footfall of more than four lakh tourists; huge relief to Pandemic-hit travel industry First India Bureau Nirmal Tiwari Amer. Apart from Jaipur, tourists also vis- Jaipur: The state’s 1.52 Jaipur: Rajasthan con- ited Alwar, Gagaron crore power consumers tinued to be a preferred Fort, Chittorgarh etc. will once again suffer a destination for tourists More than 10 lakh setback due to fuel sur- in the month of Febru- people are directly and charge. As fuel sur- ary, which registered a indirectly connected charge, power compa- footfall of more than 4 with the tourism indus- nies will recover around lakh tourists. try in the state, which Rs 112 crore. The con- After several months includes small vendors sumer will have to pay of sufferings, the tour- and the footfall of tour- an additional amount ism industry in the de- ists has brought smile of 7 paise per unit. average so far. This sert state has started on their faces. This amount will be amount is in addition returning back to the Due to the corona cri- added according to the to the increased elec- track where nearly 5 sis, all the tourist plac- power unit consumed tricity rate in February lakh tourists visited in es, including monu- from October to Decem- last year. Combining January. ments, museums, na- ber last year. both, the average con- In the month of Feb- tional parks, biological This proposal of DIS- sumer has to pay about ruary, the number of parks, safaris, were COMs has been ap- Rs 1.50 more per unit on tourist was 4.04 lakh and closed on March 18 last proved by the auditor. average. this figure is expected to year. All the stakehold- In view of the Assem- There are 13 lakh ag- go up in March, before ers related to tourism bly session, the date for ricultural consumers, the tourism season ends. industry including ho- its implementation is 16 lakh BPL category 75 percent of the total Nearly 75 percent of the total tourists visited the monuments of Jaipur and 25 percent visited other monuments of Rajasthan. tels, resorts and restau- yet to be decided. In the and 41 lakh small do- tourists visited the rants were also closed ruling Congress gov- mestic connection hold- monuments of Jaipur Rajasthan. The number 4,04,530 and of them, ited the state's other February, the maximum which caused heavy ernment, consumers ers (consumers with and 25 percent visited of tourist arrival in the 3.48 lakh visited Jaipur monuments. number of tourists losses to the tourism in- have witnessed a rise of less than fifty units) in other monuments of state in February was and 55,764 tourists vis- In the state capital, in reached Nahargarh and dustry of the state. 35 paise per unit on an the state. Gujarat CM Rupani visits Kuldeep Sharma is new Pregnant woman Indira Gandhi Canal to be closed shot dead chairman of Bar Council Sriganganagar: A Ambaji, seeks blessings for 70 days from Mar 22 to May 30 pregnant woman was First India Bureau First India Bureau WEATHER CHANGE ment has already start- First India Bureau Sachin Acharya, RP shot dead by her broth- ed storing water. Addi- Singaria and Harendra er-in-law at Ravidas Na- Sirohi: Gujarat CM Vi- Jaisalmer: As the sum- tional chief engineer of Jodhpur: The elections Singh Sinsinwar have gar in Jawahar Nagar jay Rupani along with mer season begins, the Indira Gandhi Canal, of the Bar Council of been unanimously police station area of his wife Anjali Ben water crisis across the Haretlal Meena has ap- Rajasthan held here on elected to the post of co- Sriganganagar on Sun- reached Shaktipeeth Rajasthan started deep- pealed to the farmers to Sunday. Kuldeep Shar- chairman. day. At the time of the Ambaji on Sunday. ening. The canal clo- store water in view of ma was elected as the After Kuldeep Shar- incident, Pallavi was ac- They visited Maa Jag- sure on March 22 will the canal closure. chairman of the Bar ma became the Chair- companied by her damba temple and par- Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani worsen the situation The department has Council. However, In- man, members of the brother-in-law and ticipated in the Mangal further in the state. Due issued a guideline for dra Raj Chaudhary was Bar Council greeted mother-in-law in the Aarti and took her recently recovered from to the repair and main- the canal closure. From elected as the vice- him . house. There was a blessings, and wished the Covid, expressed tenance work of the ca- March 22 to April 30, chairman. On this occasion, he quarrel between Pallavi for prosperity and gratitude to the people nal, there will be 70 In order to face the only drinking water Bar Council Secre- said that he will always and her brother-in-law. peace of the state. for electing BJP in the days of closure from water crisis in future, will be available in the tary RP Malik said that strive for the interests Brother-in-law shot Pal- Gujarat CM, who has civic elections. March 22 to May 30. the irrigation depart- main RD 1254 to 1458. Ratan Singh Rao, of the advocates. lavi on the chest. 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FOUNDATION STONE LAYING OF JATAV SOCIETY HOSTEL AND COMMUNITY BUILDING Dedicated towards devp of underprivileged: CM Naresh Sharma nity buildings to the GEHLOT GREETS ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Jatav community. I am Jaipur: Chief Minister happy that its founda- Jaipur: On Sunday, country and the state. Chief Minister said that Ashok Gehlot has said tion is being laid today Chief Minister Ashok “Our women power has the State government that the State govern- at the time of our gov- Gehlot extended hearty proved with their talent is committed to the ment is working with ernment,” Gehlot said congratulations and that they can face all social and economic full dedication to devel- as he announced a best wishes to women kinds of challenges with upliftment of girls. He op the weaker, back- grant of Rs 5 lakh from on International Wom- strength. Today, women exhorted people to ward and deprived sec- the Chief Minister’s As- en’s Day. Gehlot said are moving fast in every play an important role tions of the society. “We sistance Fund for the that this day shows the field and are making in providing equal op- have run many welfare construction of hostels contribution of women the country and state portunities for women schemes through which and community build- in the progress of the proud,” he said. The to move forward. people of these classes ings. are being benefitted. The Chief Minister Land will soon be allot- said that the budget an- Meanwhile, remem- Chief Minister Ashok the Chief Minister, ted for Dr Bhimrao nouncements like 1,200 bering Dr Bhimrao Gehlot is working with about 8 years ago, 2,000 Ambedkar Law Univer- English-language Ambedkar, the Chief full commitment to em- square meters of land sity,” Gehlot said while schools, 7 government Minister said, “He had power the deprived and for a hostel and com- addressing the founda- Ambedkar hostels, skill given the slogan ‘Be backward sections. “Re- munity building at a tion stone laying cere- upgradation of SC-ST educated, struggle and cently, he has an- subsidised rate of Rs 5 mony of the hostel and women entrepreneurs move forward’. All the nounced to implement lakh was made availa- community building of will provide an oppor- CM Ashok Gehlot participates in foundation laying ceremony of Jatav Society Hostel via VC at the societies should imbibe the Rajasthan pattern ble. He said that with the All Rajasthan Jatav tunity for the backward CMR on Sunday. Also seen here is MoS for Technical Education Dr Subhash Garg. this learning of Babasa- for the all-round devel- the construction of Mahasabha in Jaipur classes to come into the heb and promote educa- opment of SC-ST in the this building, talented on Sunday from the mainstream of the soci- will be able to get health Gehlot said, “Our rona infection has in- tion. Only those socie- budget. Under this, the students will be able to Chief Minister’s Resi- ety. “Our government insurance of up to Rs 5 government has man- creased in many states ties will progress, Rajasthan SC-ST Devel- get accommodation for dence through VC. has taken important lakh,” he said. The aged Corona in a better of the country in the which will be associat- opment Law will be en- studies. He also an- “In the year 2013, our steps like universal Chief Minister also ap- manner. Rajasthan also past. We should not lose ed with education and acted,” he said. nounced to provide an government had allot- health coverage in pealed to the people to leads the country in the war on Corona due technology.” Minister of State for amount of Rs 5 lakh ted land at a concession- terms of health securi- take advantage of the vaccination campaign. to negligence. For this, Minister of State for Technical Education, with social support for al rate for construction ty of the people of the welfare schemes of the People should go ahead all health protocols Civil Defence Bhajan Dr Subhash Garg said the construction of the of hostels and commu- state. With this, they government. and get vaccinated. Co- must be followed.” Lal Jatav said that that on the initiative of building.

Alwar: SI Raje begins two-day tour of Rajasthan’s Bharatpur arrested for Aishwary Pradhan had urged Raje to be more proactive in the raping Jaipur Former Ra- state politics, fearing a jasthan chief minister leadership change in the woman Vasundhara Raje on region, party leaders Alwar: On Wom- Sunday started a two- said. At a recent meet- en’s Day eve, a po- day “yatra” of the state’s ing with the party’s cen- lice Sub-Inspector Bharatpur region, in a tral leadership, Raje is defamed Khaki in possible attempt to show said to have raised her Alwar. A woman, her strength to the party grievances. While the who came to police leadership. party wants her to play station to seek jus- Addressing a gather- a more active role in na- tice, was made a vic- ing at Puchdi Ka Lota in tional politics, the two- tim of rape. Howev- Bharatpur ahead of her time chief minister is er, the department birthday on Monday, reluctant to leave Ra- took prompt action Raje said she is the jasthan. and arrested Sub- daughter of a woman A rift in the Rajasthan Inspector as soon as who had nationalism Vasundhara Raje addresses the gathering during her religious tour at Bharatpur on Sunday. unit of the BJP had the case was regis- and the BJP in her blood emerged after the par- tered. and called upon her sup- ty’s defeat in the 2018 As- The entire case porters to uproot the sembly elections. is related to Khedli anti-development gov- BJP national presi- police station in Al- ernment of Ashok Ge- dent J P Nadda, who had war, where a wom- hlot in the state. visited Jaipur last week, an came to SI with The two-day temple had tried to bridge the a complaint against tour by Raje is being gap between Raje and her husband say- seen as an attempt by Poonia. But the two ing that her hus- her to show her strength camps have instead band wants to di- to the party leadership upped the ante against vorce her while she as she is upset over be- each other, the party does not want to ing sidelined, according During 21 km long parikrama of Govardhan Maharaj, Raje offered prayers at all temples dedicated to Lord Krishna situated at Bharatpur, Dholpur & Govardhan on Sunday. leaders said. get divorced so if to several party leaders. The central leader- the police make her Her temple tour has Raje’s yatra under my mother had lit a she decided to offer nal Project, a lifeline of Giriraj Maharaj to bless ship is aware of all these husband under- come at a time when which she will visit tem- lamp and nurtured a lo- prayers at holy places in 13 districts. It is the duty us and give strength so developments, they said, stand then the mat- state BJP president Sat- ples in the Krishna Cir- tus. She never let the the region and celebrate of the state government that we could uproot adding that they have ter can be resolved. ish Poonia is touring the cuit of Bharatpur and flame of the lamp dim her birthday. to fulfil basic needs of this anti-development had made attempts to try SI assured her of Vagad region as part of areas bordering Uttar and the lotus fade.” Raje highlighted vari- people, she said. Raje, Ashok Gehlot govern- and forge unity in the all possible help. his Halla Bol campaign Pradesh. “She had the BJP and ous developmental however, alleged that ment, Raje said. party and Raje has been She was was then against the Ashok Ge- Referring to her nationalism in her works done in the re- under the Congress gov- For the past a few included in a high-pow- raped on March 2, 3 hlot-led Congress gov- mother Vijaya Raje blood. I am her daugh- gion by her government. ernment in the state, days, Raje’s supporters ered core committee for and 4. She then reg- ernment in the state. Scindia who had been a ter,” Raje said. She also asked the state development activities have been busy arrang- Rajasthan though she istered a plaint on On Sunday, several Jana Sangha and BJP Raje said she has a government not to in- in the entire state have ing the high-profile did not attend the first Sunday. former state ministers leader, Raje said, “Today, deep connection with dulge in politics over the stopped. event. meeting of the group on were present during the I would like to say that the religious circuit, so Eastern Rajasthan Ca- I have come to pray to Several party leaders January 24. —PTI Lather’s novel approach to ‘strengthen Khakhi’ wins accolades HE IS THE FIRST DGP TO HOLD REGULAR MEETS these MLAs have won ficulty in carrying out the election with only what needs to be done. First India Bureau ing a fair share of chal- or twelve hour long 25-30% of votes in their However, with nearly Police Budget to be tabled in lenges too. Challenges, meetings, Lather has favour and therein, lies three decades as a cop, Jaipur: Director Gen- that he is rising up to not shied away from tak- the problem. Suddenly Lather has also learnt a State Assembly today eral of Rajasthan Police, and winning over with ing hard stance too as is the remaining people, thing or two to ensure t will be an all im- while, word is that it ML Lather is turning his pragmatic approach. evident from putting who did not vote for the that police and its mo- Iportant day for the is the ACB that out to be the ‘turn Sample this: In the Mahua CO Gyanchand legislator become their rale is never dented Rajasthan police as could be given more around man’ for the past decade, Lather is on APO after he failed to opponents and thus to even under insurmount- the ‘police budget’ focus in the budget state’s Khakhi. His new the first DGP, who is rou- provide basic informa- keep themselves in pow- able odds. And there- will be tabled in the since it is believed approach to administra- tinely holding review tion of his circle. Simi- er, the MLAs rally cops fore, this ‘challenge’ state assembly today that the ACB could tion of the over one lakh meetings of circle offic- larly, was the case of DGP ML Lather in matters that only ben- may be a tough one, but as DGP ML Lather be given more ‘teeth’ strong police force has ers i.e reviewing how suspension of two cops efit them or their own as they say, when the go- would look to better by providing it bet- drawn accolades from the Deputy Superinten- from Dausa in a matter out the good governance voters. And this is a ma- ing gets tough, the tough equip the state ‘s ter resources and bureaucrats, politicians dent of Police or Assis- related to honour kill- mandate are the MLAs. jor bone of contention get going, so are the Khakhi specially in more manpower, and even management tant Commissioner of ing. However, perhaps Word is that MLAs have since this behaviour of thousands of cops and the cyber crime divi- which could be an- pandits, however, like Police, as the case may the biggest obstacle to been lobbying exces- the MLAs to try to pull millions of people of the sion, which Lather nounced in the As- every individual who be, are working in their Lather’s attempt at pro- sively to get their fa- the reins of ‘policing’ in state keeping faith that has put a special em- sembly by CM has desired to bring in a respective police circles. viding the best policing vourite cops in the po- state, means that the Ra- lather will triumph, phasis on. Mean- Ashok Gehlot. difference, he is witness- Chairing marathon ten possible and carrying lice stations. Most of jasthan police faces dif- once more. 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 JAIPUR, MONDAY MARCH 8, 2021

City First celebrates the women who’ve raised a voice and created a difference and wishes all its readers Happy International Women’s Day! Women of the world want and deserve a future free from stigma, stereotypes and violence; a future that’s sustainable, peaceful, with equal rights and opportunities for all.

TAAPSEE PANNU Actress Taapsee Pannu collaborated with Kurkure, the snack brand owned by PepsiCo India in February 209 and launched a television campaign to unveil a new brand positioning ‘Khayal toh chatpata hai’ (‘It’s a fun thought’) to celebrate the progressive thinking that young Indian homemakers bring in to the traditional Indian families.

DIA MIRZA Known for her constant involvement in activism, Dia Mirza shares a special love for the environment She adopted two cheetah cubs in 2010. Besides, her efforts in saving Mother Earth, she is involved with the Cancer Patients Aid Association and Spastics Society of India.

EMILY BLUNT Emily Blunt raised the issue and explained how a woman who struggles with alcoholism, comments on gender roles and society’s expectations. She also contributed in #Dreambigprincess by Disney. She left no stone unturned to bring a massive change in the society. ANNA KENDRICK With her multiple appearances in NBC’s Red Nose Day, Anna Kendrick believes in erasing child poverty by raising funds at the telethon. She raised her support to the Lipstick Angels, dedicated to providing beauty support services to cancer patients. Moreover, she constantly funds projects in Maine via DonorsChoose. org.

ARIANA GRANDE KALKI KOECHLIN Actress Kalki Koechlin described Ariana Grande celebrates a woman’s countless expressions strong women and turns sweat into AISHWARYA RAI and how her face does all the talking currency with Reebok’s latest evolution and collaborated with The Moms Co to BACHCHAN of ‘Be More Human,’ which fi rst launch a new nationwide cross-platform Celebrating the memory of her launched in 2015. This new iteration digital campaign, ‘#AgelessExpression’ father on his birth anniversary on of #BeMoreHuman encourages people to announce the launch of its new November 20, 2018 in a special to post a sweaty, post-workout Natural Age Control Range -an way, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan picture to Instagram or Twitter and advanced solution for ageing announced a pledge campaign using the campaign hashtag. concerns in October with Smile Train India, to Many people admired her 2020. create renewed awareness initiative. about cleft lip and palate. ETC www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia JAIPUR | MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 10 WOMEN: WE NEED TO CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE

into the armed forces’ bat- to learn to scream, show tle stream, and the coun- we are worthy when we try has proudly recog- are challenged, fight when nized the recruitment of threatened, and get up the first three female fight- when we fall. We might er pilots. lose some fights along the Equality between men way, but we will surely and women should be the win the war. interest of every individ- Celebrating Interna- ual and not only women. It tional women’s day 2021 should also be the duty of with the theme of #Choos- all to aim for fair jobs, etoChallenge we need to equal pay, equal wealth, stand up against inequal- and equal empowerment ity, forge for the world of for women and eradicate equality, drive the change all manifestations of dis- and make the world a bet- time, society still still, there is an increas- ed to women in ancient crimination against them. ter place for all of us. feels that it’s the ing number of gruesome times have somehow van- Though it is crucial to Also, women’s empow- women’s sole re- crimes against women ished in modern times, change the mindset of so- erment or gender equality sponsibility to that are creating obstacles and the troubling pattern ciety as a whole, women is not a simple token of a manage all in real women empower- of seeing women in sup- themselves need to change single day. Every day households and ment. porting roles has begun. their attitudes. It is our should be a day for women other chores. To create a society The patriarchal society positive attitude that has to bring an end to any The struggle to where women are needs to accept the stellar often kept us from stand- form of injustice and transform the regarded as contributions of women ing up in life for the little achieve gender equality mindsets of so- true equal- in every field including things. We should learn to and the empowerment of ciety still ity in all politics, the arts, writing, say “NO” if we do not women. There is an ur- DR HARSHITA MITTAL DANI needs to take spheres athletics, and culture. agree. If our thoughts are gent need to transform the (Doctorate of Philosophy, Political Science/ Content writer) place. of life, Women are now inducted not apprehended, we need mentality of individuals. In many educa- eah, the 21st Centu- fields which re- tion, lib- ry is surely a time of quire heavy lift- eration, women’s empower- ing, dealing with right, and ment. As a profes- machines, or long emancipa- Y sional woman, look- working hours, girls tion are nec- ing 20 years back, I are not allowed to essary. As the am grateful for the easily take up these popular San- way the environment has courses. Employ- skrit sloka shifted since then. But, in ment opportunities states, divinity an era where females can from far-off places dwells there do anything and all, does are often declined and where women that imply that we need to when considering are revered and do it all? As women, we work, remaining close to valued, and all seem to be shamed into so- home is a crucial consid- acts are fruitless cial expectations our- eration. Late hours are where women selves and to each other. also not allowed, because are not hon- So, while we have im- of the security issues. The oured. The rev- proved career and social government has imple- erence and ven- opportunities, at the same mented many laws but eration accord-

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Meet Kamdar Avlani, The couple during a Bride during her Nihar Parikh and Binoy During the wedding procession GOLD! romantic moment Mehndi ceremony This year’s International Women’s Day marked a special occasion for Indian former actress Bindiya Goswami and filmmaker JP Dutta as their daughter, Nidhi Dutta tied the knot with Binoy Gandhi at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur on Sunday. A wedding is an intimate affair in a woman’s life and the family made sure to mark this new journey as one of the best days of their lives. Known faces from the B-town, designers, singers and actors came to share their blessings with the newlyweds. More on City First tomorrow!

Gurmeet Arora with Anushka Ranjan Anushka Ranjan Decoration at Rambagh

SPOTTED!

Actress Tisca Chopra was Himakshi Basu and spotted at Jaipur airport Bindiya Goswami on Sunday as she is in the city for the shooting of her upcoming web series. While Laila Khan with husband Farhan Furniturewala was spotted at the Jaipur airport Nidhi with mom Bindiya Raveena Tandon with the bridesmaids Sukhbir Bindiya Goswami as they leave for their vacation in Ranthambore. —PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Siddhi Dutta performing for the couple Decoration at the venue Binoy Gandhi Couple during their special performance Bridesmaids posing for a photo Bollywood INDIAN DELICACIES BEATS ollywood actress Priyanka taurant in NYC that I poured my Chopra Jonas has announced love for Indian food into. SONA is her own restaurant in New the very embodiment of York, which offers Indian cui- timeless India and the fla- B sine for foodies. The actress vours I grew up with.” says she poured her love for She also shared a few Indian food into this restau- photographs where rant and has named it Sona. The she can be seen per- restaurant will be inaugurated lat- forming a puja to- Miley Cyrus er this month. gether with her The actress tweeted “I’m thrilled ...her post husband Nick to present to you SONA, a new res- Jonas. —Agency identity crisis Chrissy Teigen’s post merican singer Mi- ley Cyrus recently ollywood’s much opened up about her wrist and for years, loved couple A the ‘identity crisis’ fans have speculated Chrissy Teigen she suffered after playing about what made the H and John Legend the role of Hannah Mon- 11 11 actor to get this num- are sending their fans tana in Disney Channel’s merican actor ber tattooed on her across the continent famous sitcom ‘Hannah Jennifer Anis- body in 2018. Her fans into a frenzy. It all Montana’. Miley spoke ton finally gave a have guessed that the started when Chris- about how her early days of A little sneak peek numbers signify the sy shared a video on fame on the popular show into her decision of get- birth date of the ac- Instagram of her- in which she played a teen ting the magical number tor that is February self grooving to also named Miley who had ‘11 11’ tattoo on the in- 11 or a tribute to her some foot tapping a secret identity as a super- side of her wrist. The beloved dog ‘Nor- Bollywood music. star, messed with her head. ‘Friends’ star has ‘11 11’, man’ who died in The author and —Agency the magical number 2011! model stepped out inked on the inside of —Agency for a fun dinner with Priyanka Chopra Jonas husband John and a Sara Ali Khan’s post few friends. For the same, they rented out COOLER CLIMES a small restaurant in the Daddy’s lower east side of New York City kshay Kumar never misses a chance to wish and had a gala time. —Agency his loved ones, friends and colleagues from the industry on their special Day Out A day. Now, Akshay has taken to his Instagram handle global impact aif Alii Khan and ex-wife- to share a witty birthday note actress Amrita Singh’s for his friend from B-Town, eepika Padukone features in Varie- son Ibrahim Ali Khan cel- Anupam Kher. In his post, Ak- ty’s list of women who made an im- S ebrated his 20th birthday shay has mentioned that it is a pact on the world’s entertainment on Friday. Reportedly, ‘daddy cool’ working ‘Sunday’ D scene. Excitement and Saif threw a birthday bash for his for him as he is greetings are galore for Dippy, as son Ibrahim at his residence in shooting for his the actress is getting lauded, for Mumbai. Several pictures from upcoming venture her contribution to the cinema Ibrahim’s birthday celebrations in Mumbai but he and for partaking in philanthrop- are doing rounds on the internet. hopes that Anu- ic efforts in the Variety Interna- Now, the birthday boy’s sister-ac- pam is having a tional Women’s Impact Report of tress Sara Ali Khan has taken to ‘relaxed day in 2021. The actress is also one of her social media handle to share some cooler the only two Indians to have a few stunning pictures from the climes’. graced the list. —Agency —Agency —Agency Akshay Kumar’s post Jennifer Aniston celebration. Deepika Padukone CITY BUZZ www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia JAIPUR | MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 12

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n he occasion of Inter- national Women’s Day, the Women’s Car Rally THE WOMENS’ CAR RALLY 2021 was organised by Branch Banking Head of O the Eternal Hospital, HDFC Bank (Central India) Pink Womania Club and Prateek Sharma, Vice Presi- HDFC Bank with a so- dent Neeraj Gupta, JD Ma- cial message of creating gen- heshwari, Additional DCP der-biased free societies. Sunita Meena and former The rally was flagged off by Mayor Jyoti Khandelwal. Transport Minister of Ra- The rally started from Jawa- jasthan Government, Pratap har Circle, Jaipur on Sunday Singh Khachariyawas, Chair- with more than 100 women person and Managing Director presenting the themes of Girl of Eternal Hospital, Manju Child Education, Corona Vac- Sharma, CEO Dr Prachish cination, Women Health Prakash, COO Dr Vikram Sin- Awareness, Save Girl Child, gh Chauhan, Founder of Pink Women Empowerment among Pratap Singh Khachariyawas flagging off the rally Womaniya Club Kanu Mehta, others. [email protected]

A FEW MORE GLIMPSES... —PHOTOS BY SANTOSH SHARMA IN THE CITY! City First shares a few more glimpses from the ‘Women Veneration Awards 2021’,

organised BY SANTOSH SHARMA —PHOTO to honour the women achievers, on Saturday Diya Kumari celebrating the birthday of at Hotel Jagdeesh Chandra with (from left) Prajwal Gupta, Rachit Gupta, Shubham Gupta, Prashant, GN little Anvika Jain with (from left) Surbhi Jaipur Bhatt, Bharat Naruka, Pranab Keshab and Dr Vinod Verma at ‘Entrepreneurs Excellence Award’ Gupta, Sushma Arora, Rakhi Rathore Marriott. ceremony, organised by Lions Club Delhi Veg at Jaipur on Saturday. and Diksha Gupta. Diya Kumari felicitating IAS Sushma Arora A day of celebration CHEERFUL EVENING —PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO

Moazzam Ali, Rafiq Khan and Gopal Krishna Vyas during the event

CITY FIRST Sharma, Sheen Kaf Nizam and Mohammad Yusuf among Syrian Ambassador Office in-charge Salam Sokar, Prashant Sharma, Siba (Ambassador’s he walls of Ravindra others. younger daughter), Syrian country ambassador Dr Riyad Kamel Abbas, Fashion designer Heeba Manch echoed in uni- (Ambassador’s elder daughter), Aditya Birla Group’s Corporate Affairs Rajasthan Head Bharat son with the cheers of Singh and Nishant Sharma visited Amer Mahal, Jaipur on Sunday. T waah, waah, when the CITY FIRST special diet and activities such women shaayars delivered POSTER LAUNCHED! as rangoli, painting and games their performances, during aipur Central Jail has will be held. Adding to the list, the ‘Kul Hind Khwatin propagated to cele- the inmates will get an op- Mushaira’ organised by Ra- Jagdeesh Chandra brate Internation- portunity to talk to their jasthan Urdu Academy, Moaz- launched the poster of J al Women’s Day near and dear ones zam Ali, with the theme, Khu- ‘Shyam Maharas-2021’ on March 8, today, for all through the medium of shboob ki Sham, Khwateen ke to be held on March the female inmates. Ra- STD and video confer- Naam on the occasion of In- 21 in Jaipur. Seen jeev Dasot, DG, Jaipur ence. Women who have ternational Women’s Day on with him are (from Central Jail mentioned that displayed constant efforts and Sunday. MLA Rafiq Khan and left) Muskan Kamdar, the event is being organised have done commendable work State Human Rights Commis- Organiser Pawan Tank for the first time, the inmates will be awarded during the sion Chairman, Gopal Krish- and Kiran Kanwar, will be allowed to dress in col- event funded by Bandi Kalyan na Vyas were present during at his residence on ours, they will be provided a Kosh. [email protected] the event along with Dr Samit Sunday.

EVENTS! RAJ: Jaipur Police’s Nirbhaya On the eve of squad and Shri Kalpataru Sansthan International Women’s Branch, under the Women’s Day, leadership of Deputy Commissioner Radha Niwas of Police, Sunita Meena, pledged Cricket Club to protect Mother Nature and announced daughters of the nation on the the names occasion of Women’s Day celebrated of players RAJ: Renowned artisanal brand of Jaipur, Saraswati Global organised a meeting on Sunday. Awareness programs who will be and panel discussion on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Sunday. which included martial arts, presented with A late evening event held on Saturday also marked the Foundation Day of the plantation, sanitation campaign, bird Sundar Kanti Joshi Award for their best performance throughout Regional Chapter of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID). A.R. Jabeen rescue campaign were organised the year. Ayushi Garg is the best player among the senior category Zacharias was the chief guest during the event. during the special occasion. players, wherein, Simran Chaudhary among the junior category.

CONGRATULATIONS!

GUJ: To mark the importance RAJ: Pink City’s leading Chinese Restaurant- of International Women’s Day, RAJ: Following the desire to serve the needy and do CHAO, Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre hosted specially-abled girls walked something for society, Miss Crystal Angel International the women of the city on the occasion of The ring ceremony of Chanchal with Yogendra the ramp in their best avatars (2019), Elite Miss Rajasthan’s finalist (2019), Jaya RAJ: On the eve of International Women’s Day, Radha International Women’s Day for a Chinese was held on March 7, Sunday at Entertainment during a Fashion Show, Games Meena, hailing from Udaipur has joined BJP at a youth Niwas Cricket Club announced the names of players Cookery Workshop. The workshop included Paradise, Jaipur. Chanchal is the daughter and Talent Show organised conference held at Bhatewar on Sunday. Satish Punia, who will be presented with Sundar Kanti Joshi Award the art of unique culinary, bringing alive the of Santoshi and Late Dilip Badgoti and by Gender Disability Resource Himanshu Sharma, Alka Mundra, Sushil Katara, CP Joshi, for their best performances. Ayushi Garg is the best flavours of China, by Mihir Kane, Executive Yogendra is the son of Sita and Buddhiprakash Centre, Gujarat at Juna Vadaj, Phool Singh Meena, Hemraj Meena, Nahar Singh and player among the senior category players, wherein, Chef along with his team of experts at Holiday Jalvaniya. The wedding is going to be held on Ahmedabad on Sunday. Bhanwar Singh Panwar were present at the conference. Simran Chaudhary among the junior category. Inn Jaipur City Centre. March 11 at the same venue.