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IN THE DOCK | Anti-Corruption Court wants FIR slapped on
ex-SEBI chief Madhabi Buch and other officials in case of Farmers to get power
alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations
connection for Rs 5: CM
DEHRADUN
Bodies of four
more recovered
The bodies of the last four
SEBI LEGAL DARE FP News Service directed the ACB to register an FIR against
Govt to distribute
30L solar pumps
Our Staff Reporter
of the trapped labourers MUMBAI the former SEBI chairperson in connec- BHOPAL
were pulled out from the tion with the alleged capital market fraud
site of the avalanche-hit The Securities and Exchange Board of and regulatory violations. The court has In a groundbreaking initiative
BRO camp in Chamoli on India on Sunday said that it will soon initi- also ordered ACB to register FIRs against aimed at supporting farmers,
Sunday, taking the death ate legal steps to challenge the special Sundararaman Ramamurthy, managing Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
toll to eight as authorities Anti-Corruption (ACB) court verdict director and chief executive officer of BSE, announced that permanent
ended rescue operation. which has directed an FIR to be filed its then chairman and public interest di- electricity connections will
against former chairperson Madhabi Puri rector Pramod Agarwal, and SEBI’s three now be provided to farmers
BHOPAL Buch and other officials in connection whole time members -- Ashwani Bhatia, for just Rs 5. This initiative will
IAS officer with alleged stock market fraud and regu-
latory violations.
Ananth Narayan, and Kamlesh Chandra
Varshney. In the order passed on Saturday,
help those without permanent
power connection, allowing Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addresses Kisan Abhar
takes VRS The capital market regulator, in a state- the special court judge Shashikant Ek- them to access reliable power Sammelan at CM House on Sunday
Senior IAS official Moham- ment issued on Sunday, dismissed the nathrao Bangar said, “There is prima facie for their agricultural needs.
mad Suleman has taken vol- complainant as a "frivolous and habitual evidence of regulatory lapses and collu- The Central Region Electricity Minister learns about govt
untary retirement from
service. He is official of 1989
litigant", vowing to take appropriate legal
steps to challenge the order.To the sur-
sion, requiring a fair and impartial probe.” Distribution Company will
spearhead this drive, and sub- decisions through media: Rajput
batch. During his tenure, he prise of many, a special court on Saturday 4Continued on | P8 sequent efforts will extend to
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Govind Singh Rajput said
on Sunday that the government thinks about farmers’ wel-
served on important posi- other regions, including the
fare more than the latter’s expectations. That’s why, even
tions in government. His ap- western sector.

Peace prospects in tatters,

the department minister comes to know of government
plication for VRS has been
accepted by Ministry of Per-
MINISTER’S The announcement was
made during the Kisan Abhar
decisions later, through newspapers. He added that
sonnel, sources said. DAUGHTER Sammelan held at the Chief
farmers will not face any difficulty during the coming
wheat procurement period as drinking water and shade ar-

Europe picks up the pieces

Minister's residence, organ-
HARASSED ised by the BJP Kisan Morcha
to express gratitude for the
rangements have been made at the purchasing centres.
Procurement will continue from March 15 to May 5.
FP News Service government's decision to pro- cultural sector, CM Yadav also over the next three years.
FP News Service MUMBAI vide bonus on wheat purchase. announced distribution of 30
LONDON In a major boost to t agri- lakh solar pumps to farmers 4Continued on | P8
A group of girls, including the
British Prime Minister Keir daughter of Union Minister
Starmer has taken upon himself
the onerous task of working in
tandem with the leaders of
Raksha Khadse, were sub-
jected to harassment at the
Sant Muktai Fair in Kothali vil-
VARUN WEB
Ukraine, France and Italy on a
cease-fire plan to end Russia’s
lage, Muktainagar Taluka. Fol-
lowing a complaint filed by TIES KIWIS
INTO KNOTS
war in Ukraine. This plan will Raksha Khadse’s security per-
eventually need a US endorse- sonnel, Muktainagar Police
ment. The indications came have registered a case against
ahead of a summit in London on four youths. PTI
Sunday, where the British PM The incident has sparked DUBAI
met with President Volodymyr outrage, with Khadse demand-
Zelensky of Ukraine and other ing immediate action against India clinched the top spot in Group A
European leaders to discuss the the culprits. The chairperson of the Champions Trophy with a deci-
war. of Lancaster House in London, with the British PM urging of the Maharashtra State sive 44-run victory over New Zealand
According to western media Starmer told the gathering they them to recognise the 'brutal Women’s Commission, Rupali on Sunday, setting up a highly antici-
sources, these nations look set to must step up to a 'once in a gen- reality' of the US pulling back Chakankar, has condemned pated semifinal clash against Australia.
assume key roles in a 'coalition eration moment.’ from military guarantees given the incident and directed po- Semifinal Shreyas Iyer led the charge for India,
of the willing' to enforce the According to the Daily Mail, to allies. lice to take immediate action. Showdowns crafting a composed 79 off 98 balls,
peace deal with Russia. After the leaders are also expected to With this victory, while valuable contributions from
hugging Zelensky on the steps ramp up defence spending 4Continued on | P8 4See also | P8 India will now Hardik Pandya (45) and Axar Patel (42)
face Australia in propelled the team to a total of 249 for
the first semifinal 9 in their 50 overs.

At Shiv Mahapuran Katha, 2 deaths in as many days on Tuesday, while

New Zealand will
travel to Lahore
In reply, Varun Chakravarthy de-
livered a match-winning performance,
dismantling the New Zealand batting
10 lakh turn up at Rudraksh Mahotsav. Amid ex- Sunday, thousands of devotees to take on South lineup with a sensational spell of 5 for
cessive heat and crowds, 25- gathered to listen to Pandit Africa on 42 in his 10 overs, securing India's vic-
Kubereshwar Dham year-old Jabalpur resident Pradeep Mishra’s Katha, lead- Wednesday. tory. See sports
Our Staff Reporter Golu Koshta’s health deterio- ing to chaos at the venue.
BHOPAL rated on Sunday. When he Earlier, the district adminis-

The ongoing Shiv Mahapuran

was rushed to the hospital, the
doctors declared him dead.
tration claimed that adequate
medical facilities would be Raut’s claim: Shah urged
Shinde to merge with BJP
Katha at Kubereshwar Dham Similarly, Vijendra Swaroop made available at the venue.
in Sehore has seen two deaths of Kanpur died at the venue The collector had directed the
on consecutive days this on Saturday. Sehore CMHO CMHO to monitor the medical
weekend. The Katha began on Dr Sudhir Deharia confirmed arrangements. Under the
February 25. the two deaths. order, ambulance and medical Kalpesh Mhamunkar after elections."
Devotees have been staying Around 10 lakh devotees staff were to be present with a MUMBAI Shah: "But BJP won 125 seats.
in the pandal at the venue were at the venue, making it mini ICU set-up at the venue How can you claim the CM
with crowds swelling on each tough for the administration for immediate treatment in UBT Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, post?"
passing day of the seven-day to maintain the system. On case of an emergency. known for his relentless attacks Shinde: "The elections were
on former Maharashtra Chief being systematically eroded. fought under my leadership."
Minister Eknath Shinde, has Alleged Conversation Be- Shah: "No, the elections were

Armed men in SUV block car, ‘EPIC duplication not made a sensational allegation—
claiming that Union Home Min-
tween Shinde and Shah
Amit Shah: "Shindeji, it’s 4 AM.
won in Modi ji’s name. Tell me
what you want."

kidnap bride, assault groom a sign of fake voters’

ister Amit Shah advised Shinde What is so urgent?" Shinde: "I want to remain CM."
to merge his party with the BJP. Shinde: "You already know Shah: "That’s not possible. The
In his Sunday column Rokht- what is happening." CM will be from BJP now."
hok in Saamana, Raut alleged Shah: "What exactly?" Shinde: "What should I do?"
FP News Service he noticed suspicious vehicles FP News Service constituencies. that Shinde met Shah at Pune’s Shinde: "They are sidelining me Shah: "Merge your party with
GUNA following them from Ashok- MUMBAI Despite these duplications, Westin Hotel at 4 AM on Feb- and my people." BJP. That’s the only way you can
nagar itself. The pursuers first the ECI emphasized that every ruary 22, seeking clarity on his Shah: "How is that possible? I’ll retain influence. An outsider
A bride was kidnapped in attempted to intercept their The Election Commission of India voter remains restricted to diminishing role in the govern- speak to Devendra." will no longer be Maharashtra’s
broad daylight from National car in Gader area, but the (ECI) has clarified that duplication casting their ballot only at their ment. According to Raut, Shinde Shinde: "They’re trying to politi- CM. We have respected your
Highway (NH) 46 near Ru- driver managed to evade in EPIC (Electors Photo Identity designated polling station in complained about Deputy Chief cally finish me. We trusted you position so far."
thiyai in Guna district on Sun- them. However, around 10:30 Card) numbers does not indicate their respective constituency. Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and joined hands with BJP. You
day, while her groom was am near Ruthiyai, the kid- fake or duplicate voters, address- Even if two electors from differ- frustrated that his authority was promised I’d remain CM even 4Continued on | P8
The car from which the
beaten during the attack. Po- nappers blocked their vehicle ing concerns over identical alpha- ent states share the same EPIC
bride was abducted
lice have launched an intensive using an SUV and positioned a numeric series appearing in dif- number, their demographic
search operation after the
newly-married woman made
hoknagar the previous day.
Following completion of wed-
bike behind them to prevent
escape.
ferent states.
The Commission explained
details, Assembly Constituency,
and polling booth locations are
Harassed by PVT SPACECRAFT
girlfriend,
LANDS ON MOON
statements during kidnap- ding rituals on Saturday night, Approximately seven to that before the adoption of the entirely distinct, ruling out any
ping, suggesting she knew at the couple departed from As- eight men emerged from the ERONET platform, some States possibility of electoral fraud.
least one of her kidnappers.
According to reports, Vikram
hoknagar around 9:30 am,
travelling in a car with the
SUV, armed with knives which
they used to smash car win-
and Union Territories followed
a manual system that inadvert-
To eliminate concerns and
prevent further confusion, the
youth kills self
Nayak, a resident of Sawai bride's grandmother, aunt and dows. ently led to the same EPIC Commission announced that Our Staff Reporter
Madhopur in Rajasthan had their driver. numbers being assigned to dif- all registered voters will be as- BHOPAL
married a woman from As- Vikram later told police that 4Continued on | P8 ferent voters across separate signed unique EPIC numbers.
In a shocking incident, an 18-
offgrid year-old youth, Raj Meena,
hanged himself in his bath-

Call centre uses AI to remove Indian accent room at his Anand Nagar
home under the Piplani police
station on Sunday morning,
allegedly after being harassed
Online Report Indian customer service call quality. "It's a technology talking and vice versa with by his girlfriend. Private lunar lander Blue Ghost's shadow is seen on the
agents that will enhance that allows [us] to neutralise clients from the US." Police found no suicide note moon's surface after touching down.
Teleperformance, the clarity and improve cus- accents in real time without Sanas, which claims to be at the scene and have initiated

A
world's biggest call centre tomer interactions. any data storage," Teleper- at the forefront of AI innova- an investigation and sent the spacecraft from an Space Centre in Florida aboard
operator is using artificial The French company has formance's Markus Schmitt tions that blur the line be- body for autopsy. Meanwhile, American start-up gen- a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Over
intelligence (AI) to '"neutral- around 90,000 employees in told investors last week. tween machine-generated Meena's sister created a tly touched down on a a week-long journey, the lander
ise" Indian accents for West- India and tens of thousands Alto-based startup Sanas "You have obviously the enhancements and human ruckus at his girlfriend's resi- lava plain on the moon’s near travelled roughly 238,855 miles
ern customers, according to in other countries which which also includes back- issue we talked about human interactions, claimed that its dence, with family members side early Sunday morning. The (384,400 km) and entered lunar
a media report. The com- serve customers in the UK, ground noise cancellation connection, human empathy. product has been developed alleging that Meena, a carpen- Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, built orbit on February 13 where it
pany said it was applying including the government, technology that filters out We have first implemented with the goal of "reducing ac- ter, was in an inter-caste rela- by Firefly Aerospace of Cedar was scheduled to wait for 16
real-time AI software on the NHS, Vodafone and eBay. disruptive sounds such as of- Sanas with clients in India. cent-based discrimination". tionship with the girl. Park, Texas, had set out its jour- days. The Ghost is on a 14-day
phone calls to remove the The AI-driven solution has fice chatter, sirens, or even And sometimes, there is a ney on January 15. It was mission and will collect in-
accents of English-speaking been developed by Palo crowing roosters to improve difficulty people in India 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 launched from the Kennedy formation on the lunar soil.
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BEHAVIOUR | Why do consumers love flash sales despite issues? Reason is out

Online deal-prone consumers are more

forgiving of service failures: IIM-I study
Atul Gautam target for online retailers as even when past sales experi-
West Discom engineer honoured INDORE The study specifi- they demonstrated resilience ences were less than perfect.
for 40 years of service In the world of online shop-
cally examined the in the face of problems—re-
turning to future sales events
Such strategies fostered a sense
of urgency and exclusivity,
Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran ping, flash sales are a major psychology of despite past frustrations. pushing consumers to act
Company (West Discom) organised a farewell cer- draw for consumers seeking consumers who The study also highlighted quickly before the deals were
emony for executive engineer (technical branch) SS big discounts on popular prod- participate in online the importance of ongoing gone, the study said.
Raghuvanshi upon his retirement after nearly 40 ucts. However, these limited flash sales on support after a service failure. “For online retailers, the
years of service. The event, held at the Polo Ground time sales events are not with- E-commerce businesses that message is clear: understand-
headquarters, was attended by senior officials, in- out challenges. Major e-com-
platforms like were able to manage customer ing the dynamics of deal-prone
cluding director (technical) Sachin Talewar, execu- merce platforms like Amazon, Amazon, Flipkart dissatisfaction effectively could consumers and managing ser-
tive director Gajra Mehta and chief engineer Ravi Flipkart and Snapdeal have and Paytm Mall retain clients even after a prob- vice failures effectively is criti-
Mishra. Speakers praised Raghuvanshi’s dedication faced website crashes, server lematic transaction. In fact, cal. This study offers valuable
and contribution to the company. errors and stockouts, es- continued to participate in fu- managers who targeted deal- guidance for e-commerce plat-
pecially during high-demand ture sales because they priorit- sumers who participate in on- service disruptions like server seeking consumers in future forms, suggesting that focusing
flash sales. Yet, despite these ized the excitement of securing line flash sales on platforms issues, delays in shipping or sales, even after a prior service on the excitement and com-
service failures, many cus- limited-time deals over the po- like Amazon, Flipkart and problems with payment pro- failure, could reduce churn petition surrounding flash
tomers continue to participate tential frustrations caused by Paytm Mall—where deals are cessing. and boost retention, it said. Key sales can help businesses
in subsequent sales events. service disruptions. available for a limited time and For these consumers, the strategies included showing maintain customer loyalty—
What makes them come back? The research, led by IIM In- usually end when all the items promise of a limited-time offer the scarcity of deals, offering even in the face of technologi-
A new study, “Sold Out, dore’s Prof K R Jayasimha are sold out or at a preset time. outweighed the potential live discount coupons or pro- cal or logistical mishaps,”
Crashed or Delayed? Why along with DPM alumni Hi- Through a scenario-based hassles that may arise during viding “pre-sale registration” to Jayasimha said.
Consumers Still Love Flash manshu Shekhar Srivastava experiment involving 196 re- the transaction process. create competition among “As online flash sales con-
State-level youth Sales,” revealed that consumers and Anjali Sharma, provided spondents aged 18 to 35 years, According to the re- consumers for the best deals. tinue to grow in popularity,
parliament workshop held who were highly motivated by
discounts (deal-prone con-
valuable insights into con-
sumer behaviour and offers
the study revealed that “deal-
prone” consumers were more
searchers, these “deal-seeking”
shoppers were driven by the
Moreover, features like
“Know When on Deal,” where
businesses that can adapt to
consumer expectations and
Janvikas Society organised a Madhya Pradesh State- sumers) were more forgiving crucial advice for businesses forgiving of service failures excitement of securing a bar- consumers could sign up to be manage the challenges of ser-
Level Children’s and Youth Parliament workshop of service failures, such as web- seeking to retain customers than other shoppers. These gain, which enhanced their tol- notified when their desired vice failure will be better posi-
aimed at preparing young leaders for social reform. site crashes, stockouts or delays during service failures. were the customers who were erance for any service issues products went on sale, could tioned to thrive in this
The event commenced with a lamp-lighting cer- during online flash sales. The study specifically exam- primarily motivated by dis- that might occur. These cus- increase engagement and competitive marketplace,” he
emony, attended by dignitaries including DSP Prati Despite these issues, they ined the psychology of con- counts and tended to overlook tomers, therefore, were key prompt further participation, added.
Tiwari, district deputy director Tara Pargi and child
protection officer Bhagwan Das Sahu. The State-

GRP cop saves young woman Head constable

Level Youth Parliament was officially formed, with
leaders taking an oath to work for social harmony. Three held for
The workshop concluded with the national anthem.
murder following
stuck in train-platform gap dispute over sev suspended for
Our Staff Reporter
INDORE
Our Staff Reporter
INDORE taking 50k bribe
A 22-year-old young woman Pardeshipura police arrested all Our Staff Reporter
slipped while boarding a three accused within 24 hours INDORE
ACP (Pardeshipura)
moving train and got stuck for killing an employee of In- Narendra Singh
in the gap between the train dore Municipal Corporation DCP (zone-2) suspended the Rawat will conduct
16 pairs tie knot in and the platform at the city
railway station on Sunday.
following a dispute over Sev and
also recovered the two knives
head constable who was
caught by a team of Lo-
a preliminary
Brahmin wedding fest She and her friend were used in the crime, police said on kayukta special police estab- investigation
The Brahmin Seva Sangathan and Maa Ambika going to Sehore when the Sunday. lishment red-handed against the head
Dham Parivar organised a grand Sarv Brahmin mishap occurred. For- According to the po- while accepting a constable and

FP
Parinay Mahotsav at Malhar Garden, Palda, where tunately, a constable of the lice, the deceased was bribe of Rs 50,000.
16 pairs tied the knot following Vedic traditions. Government Railway Police identified as Dhar- DCP (zone-2) Ab- based on evidence
Each couple received 40 essential household gifts (GRP) saved her in the nick mendra alias Golu, a hinay Vish- coming out from it,
and seven ornaments as blessings. The event wit- of time. resident of Kulkarni Ka
Fo l l ow - U p wakarma said that a departmental
nessed a grand Baraat procession, traditional rit- Chetna Dusane, a resident Bhatta. Dharmendra’s they received a few
probe will take
uals, and dignitary presence, including Cabinet of Sajan Nagar area in the brother Devendra told complaints against
Minister Tulsi Silawat. Dedicated social workers city and permanent resident police that a Bhandara was or- officiating head con- place against him
were honoured, making the event a blend of cul- of Burhanpur, is employed chain. occurred. ganised in the locality for Maha stable Arun Sharma posted
ture, charity and celebration. in a company in the city. She Seeing the incident, GRP Chetna sustained frac- Shivratri, and they had gone to at MIG police station and he cordingly, he added.
and her friend Vijay were constable Chetan Narwale tures in the backside and is eat. When Dharmendra is being suspended by his of- It is noteworthy that Lo-
going to Sehore to visit reached there and somehow undergoing treatment in a brought sev-nukti for his fice. kayukta police arrested head
Kubereshwar Dham. They managed to extricate her. city hospital. She is said to be brother, the accused, Sanjay ACP (Pardeshipura) Nar- constable Arun Sharma for
reached the city railway sta- Narwale waited for an am- out of danger. Her parents Bangar, Abhishek Bangar and endra Singh Rawat will con- accepting a bribe of Rs
tion and when Chetna was bulance for some time and were shocked after learning Akash demanded some as well. duct a preliminary 50,000 through a middleman
trying to board the intercity later he and Chetna s friend about the accident. They When he refused, they started investigation against the Ayub Khan from a woman,
express train at 6.30 am, she took her to the hospital in an reached the city and abusing him, leading to an argu- head constable and based on Megha Delwar, to weaken the
slipped from the moving auto-rickshaw. thanked Narwale after meet- ment and an altercation. How- evidence coming out from it, case for assault against her
train and got stuck in the Narwale informed the ing their daughter in the ever, locals intervened and a departmental probe will filed by her husband. The ac-
gap between the platform Free Press that had there hospital. Narwale said that Dharmendra returned home take place against him. Lo- cused had demanded Rs 5
'Sabke Ram’ festival and the train. The train was
stopped immediately as one
been a slight delay in extri-
cating the young woman, a
he had saved eight people at
the railway station in the city
only to return later to the spot to
collect his slippers and get killed
kayukta police are parallelly
conducting their investiga-
lakh and threatened to send
her to jail if she did not give
begins with rituals of the passengers pulled the major accident could have so far. by stabbing with a knife. tion and will take action ac- the money.
The Sabke Ram festival at Dussehra Maidan com-
menced with a grand Bhoomi Pujan using sacred
soil from Ayodhya and holy water from the Sarayu
River. The eight-day festival, from March 30 to April Over 4K people Conmen dupe 11 CRACKDOWN ON BANNED POLYTHENE

people of Rs 2.65L IMC team seizes 22 kgs of

6, will feature Shri Ram Mahayagna, a replica of
Ram Lalla’s temple, daily rituals, cultural pro- inoculated for rabies, Indore: Online scammers

plastic, imposes spot fines

grammes and a festive fair. The event aims to cel- have duped about 11 people of
ebrate Lord Ram’s legacy, uniting people in
devotion and cultural harmony.
tetanus in February Rs 2.65 lakh since January 1
this year after threatening
Our Staff Reporter 4,024 cases were of stray dog them with police action for Our Staff Reporter
INDORE bites, while 215 victims were seeing obscene content on INDORE
bitten by other animals – 137 the internet..
A little over 4,000 people were by cats, 36 by monkeys, and 42 According to additional In a strict action against ven-
given anti-rabies injections and by insects, horses, or donkeys. DCP (crime) Rajesh Dando- dors selling substandard and
tetanus at the Lal Hospital here In comparison, 4,435 people tiya, the complainants from banned polythene bags, the In-
after being bitten by animals. suffered from dog bites in Ja- the city received phone calls dore Municipal Corporation on
Of these, most of the shots nuary. Looking back at Feb- from different mobile Sunday conducted inspections
were given to those bitten by ruary in 2024, 4,025 cases were numbers. The callers posed as at various locations, seizing
dogs while a little more than due to dog bites, while cats bit police and cyber cell officials bags and imposing penalties. operations in Zone-13 at Pa- polythene trader Virendra Jain
Shiv Mahapuran inspires 200 victims were attacked by
cats, monkeys, rats, horses,
76 people, monkeys 31, and
other creatures, including in-
and told the victims that they
had committed a crime by
Inspection of three shops led to
seizure of 22 kilograms of
wanputra Nagar’s Yadav Kirana
store and near Choithram
at Malganj Square (Ward 69,
Zone 02), where substandard
virtuous living: Shankaracharya donkeys, and insects. sects, bit 55 individuals. The seeing obscene content on the banned polythene. Mandi Gate, targeting street polythene bags – below 50
"Shiv Mahapuran not only instills virtues but also ab- According to Dr Ashutosh consistently high number of internet. When the complain- A team comprising Health vendors selling illegal poly- micron in thickness– were
solves sins," said Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sharma of the hospital, a total cases highlights the menace of ants denied seeing any objec- Officer Gautam Bhatia, CSI thene bags. The traders were being sold. Such bags are com-
Gyananand Tirth at Shri Srividyadham. He emphasised of 4,239 people received anti- stray animals and the urgent tionable content on the Zone 02 Anil Sirsia, and CSI fined Rs 5,000 each. monly used in dairy shops. A
that ego leads to downfall, while the mind-intellect bal- rabies and tetanus injections need for effective control internet, the scammers Zone 20 Similarly, a raid was con- spot fine of Rs 1,000 was im-
ance prevents negativity. The discourse, organised by during February. Out of these, measures. threatened them. Saurabh Sahu carried out ducted at a shop owned by posed on the trader.
Om Jai Jai Ambe Bhakt Mandal, will continue daily till
March 9. Shankaracharya highlighted Lord Shiva’s
teachings on unity, essential for strong families and a
offgrid
Ankita Lokhande’s nostalgic homecoming
prosperous nation. The event commenced with rituals
led by Swami Chinmayanand Saraswati.

Our Staff Reporter She and Vicky relished discussing the city’s unique support.
INDORE several local delicacies, es- culinary heritage. Their Her presence in Indore
pecially the famous jamun meet-up added an extra did not go unnoticed, as
Renowned actress Ankita shots, which added a re- layer of joy and enthusiasm fans eagerly gathered at
Lokhande recently visited freshing touch to their to the trip. various locations to catch a
her hometown, Indore, culinary journey. For An- Beyond food, Ankita’s glimpse of their favorite
with her husband, Vicky kita, this was more than visit was deeply personal actress. Ankita and Vicky
Jain, making the trip a just a food outing—it was a as she remembered how gracefully interacted with
'Incredible India' contest beautiful blend of nostal-
gia, family bonding and
heartfelt reconnection
with her childhood mem-
she celebrated the birth-
days of both her husband,
their admirers, taking pic-
tures and enjoying the
grand finale held culinary indulgence. From ories, as she has always Vicky Jain and her overwhelming love they re-
Akhil Bharatiya Shwetambar Jain Mahila Sangh exploring the city’s famous cherished Indore’s fla- mother, Vandana Lok- ceived.
(Central Unit) hosted the grand finale of the Atulya street food to celebrating vours. hande in Indore before her Ankita Lokhande’s visit
Bharat–Incredible India Contest at Basketball Com- special moments with Adding more excitement wedding. to Indore was much more
plex. Five finalist teams from Bengal, Gujarat, Pun- loved ones, her visit was to the experience, Ankita The grand yet intimate than a casual trip—it was a
jab, Maharashtra and Rajasthan showcased their filled with warmth and and Vicky met celebrity gathering was a heartfelt deep emotional connection
state’s culture through ramp walks, dance dramas emotions. chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, affair, filled with love, to her roots.
and quizzes. Punjab emerged as the winner, fol- One of the major high- famous for his energetic laughter and cherished From reliving childhood
lowed by Maharashtra and a tie between Rajasthan lights of Ankita’s visit was cooking style and catch- moments. memories to celebrating
and West Bengal. The event also featured a grand her stop at Chappan phrase “Namak Shamak”. She took to social media to milestones with loved
felicitation ceremony and an exciting bumper tam- Dukan, Indore’s most Together, they explored share her gratitude, ex- ones, the trip was a perfect
bola for the audience activities. popular street food desti- the rich and diverse street pressing appreciation for mix of nostalgia, happiness
nation. food scene of Indore while her family’s unwavering and heartfelt moments.
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Holkar College survey discovers Ultramarine Flycatcher in city

WORLD WILDLIFE DAY SPECIAL The survey team, which was guided by amazing experience to
identify so many different
Sachin Matkar, Ritesh Khabiya, Swapnil species of birds right on
Our Staff Reporter the college campus."
INDORE
Fanse and Anshuman Sharma of Wild Warriors, identified Highlighting the impor-
several bird species, including Shikra, Desi Maina, Gray tance of trees, another stu-
In an exciting discovery for dent Palak Kumawat said,
bird enthusiasts in the re- Hornbill, Thathera Basanta, Red Turupik, Guldam Bulbul, "We saw nearly 10 differ-
gion, the third bird survey Bhardwaj, Eagle and Cuckoo. However, the highlight of the ent species of birds on a
by Government Holkar single Peepal tree, which
Science College, on the oc- survey was the sighting of Ultramarine Flycatcher shows how vital trees are
casion of World Wildlife for sustaining birdlife. We
Day, revealed the presence organised by the college s kar, Ritesh Khabiya, Swap- of Ultramarine Flycatcher. are now more committed
of 37 different bird species, Seed Technology Depart- nil Fanse and Anshuman To enhance their learn- to planting and protecting
including a rare sighting of ment in collaboration with Sharma of Wild Warriors, ing experience, students said, "It is a positive sign areas of the campus to en- help us achieve significant trees responsibly."
the Ultramarine Fly- Wild Warriors and started identified several bird were introduced to the that such a diverse variety courage more bird activity strides in protecting the The survey was coor-
catcher. at 6:30 am on Sunday, saw species, including Shikra, English names of the birds of birds have been re- and create a welcoming en- environment, and such dinated by Prof Dharmen-
Ultramarine Flycatcher, the active participation of Desi Maina, Gray Hornbill, along with their Hindi corded on our campus. vironment for these events are crucial for dra Jat, who provided an
typically found in dense 20 students and faculty Thathera Basanta, Red names and the meanings of Moving forward, we plan species." spreading awareness." overview of the survey s
forests, is believed to have members. They formed Turupik, Guldam Bulbul, their names during the to plant native trees such Anshuman Sharma of For students, the survey objectives at the start. Pro-
been spotted for the first four teams to survey 34- Bhardwaj, Eagle and survey. as Peepal, Neem, Jamun, Wild Warriors said, "The was both educational and fessors Sarika Tundle,
time or very rarely in In- acre college campus. Cuckoo. Commenting on the dis- Sheesham and Guler. Be- enthusiasm shown by the inspiring. Gaurav Dahar- Ashok Jat and Pooja Kshir-
dore. The survey team, which However, the highlight of covery, Holkar College sides, we will be creating students is truly inspiring. wal, one of the partici- sagar also actively partici-
The survey, which was was guided by Sachin Mat- the survey was the sighting principal Dr Anamika Jain water bodies in various Their involvement will pants, said, "It was an pated in the survey.

SIGNALS IN SYNC | Initiative aims to reduce congestion, save fuel and minimize pollution
Truck hits couple on
Drive at 30-40 kmph and get way to buy new car
‘green corridor’ on AB Road Our Staff Reporter
INDORE

Our Staff Reporter A couple riding a two-wheeler

INDORE was seriously injured when a
speeding truck hit the bike
If you are commuting on AB from behind under Rajendra
Road, maintain a steady speed Nagar police station limits on
(an average of 30-40km/hr) Sunday afternoon. The mishap
and you will probably catch occurred near AU Cinema on
green signals all the way AB Road at around 2:15 PM
through a series of intersec- when the couple was on their
tions. way to Indore from Pithampur
to buy a new car. tion number MP09DU0533 for treatment.
As part of the According to the police, the came from behind and hit his Rajesh suffered injuries to
Indore Smart City injured persons were identified uncle’s two-wheeler. Rajesh and both legs and chest, while his
as Rajesh Kumar Bhonsle and his wife fell and got trapped wife Anita sustained fractures
Project, the Indore his wife Anita Bhonsle, resi- underneath the vehicle. in her legs, feet and arms.
Municipal dents of Pithampur. Passersby gathered on the Their motorcycle also suffered
Corporation (IMC) Rajesh’s nephew Gaurav spot and one of them called an significant damage due to the
has implemented The Smart City CEO Divyank Singh along with the team at the GPO Square where one of the ITMS cameras are installed Bhonsle told the police that he, ambulance. The victims were impact. The police registered
an Intelligent his father, his uncle and aunt rescued with the help of a crane a case against the errant truck
were travelling on two separate and were immediately rushed driver under relevant sections
Traffic Management Key Benefits of the Green Corridor two-wheelers to buy a new car. to Choithram Hospital, where of the BNS and seized the
System (ITMS)- A speeding truck with registra- they were admitted to the ICU truck.
n Synchronized traffic consumption and travel
‘Green Corridor’ on lights: Traffic signals at all time, directly benefiting A step towards a smarter Indore
AB Road to ensure major intersections are daily commuters.
smooth and synchronized, signifi-
cantly reducing conges-
n Environmental impact:
T he teams from Indore
Municipal Corporation
SCHEDULED
POWER CUTS
Call & UPI link: How
uninterrupted
bus driver at IIM-I got
The initiative contributes

TODAY
tion and wait times.
traffic flow to lower carbon and Smart City Project
n Uninterrupted travel: emissions and improved
have worked diligently to
As part of the Indore
Vehicles can move
smoothly through the
air quality by cutting
down vehicle idling time. implement this initiative,
n 7:00AM- 11:00 AM - Palak
Appt. Prena Collection, 51
duped of Rs 20,000
Smart City Project, the In-
dore Municipal Corporation
corridor without frequent n Better traffic discipline: keeping in mind the grow- Vasudev Nagar, Collec-
trate Our Staff Reporter to him through a UPI app.
stops, ensuring faster The system encourages ing traffic demands of the
(IMC) has implemented an commutes. INDORE The alleged conman even
uniform vehicle speeds, n 7:00AM- 10:00 AM - Sec-
Intelligent Traffic Manage-
n Fuel and time effi- reducing instances of
city. With an increasing tor B Industrial Area Af- sent a message, which turned
ment System (ITMS)- ‘Green
ciency: Reduced stop- sudden braking and traf- number of vehicles on the roads, effi- fected A bus driver working at IIM- out to be fake, of credit on the
Corridor’ on AB Road to en- Indore was duped of Rs 20,000 chat box of the UPI app. Later,
sure smooth and uninter-
pages mean lower fuel fic blockages. cient traffic management has become n 9:00AM- 12:00 PM -
by a conman claiming to be he sent three links to Dhanera,
rupted traffic flow. crucial to prevent congestion and main- Mangliya Rural Area & Lt
Consumer Affected the complainant’s acquaint- asking him to transfer the
This initiative aims to re-
LIST OF SQUARES n Palasia Square tain urban mobility. The Green Corridor n 7:00AM- 09:00 AM -
ance over the phone, police amount via the same. Dhanera
duce congestion, save fuel
n Geeta Bhavan Square is a significant step towards making In- DRP Line Police Line Ko-
said on Sunday. The accused complied, only to realise that
and minimize pollution, later also tried to dupe the while his money was de-
making Indore a smarter
n Scheme No. 78 Square
n Shivaji Vatika Square dore a smart, sustainable and well-or- thari Market.
complainant’s nephew. ducted, he didn’t receive it
and more organized city in
n Rasoma Square
n GPO Square
ganized city. n 6:00AM- 09:00 AM - Ab Additional DCP (crime) back, as was promised.
terms of traffic manage- n MR-9 Square Road, Rajendra Nagar Aalok Sharma said that Sunil Dhanera confided in his
n Industry House Square n Indira Pratima Square Divyank Singh Naka. Bheem Nagar,
ment. Durga Nagar, Anand Dhanera, a resident of Kamla nephew Anuj who called back
Smart City CEO
The newly developed n Guitar Square n Navlakha Square Nagar, Utsav Garden, Bee Nagar area, received a call the alleged conman, asking
Green Corridor spans from Town, Gamale Wali from an unidentified number him to return the money. At
Scheme No 78 Square to Nav- nals, allowing vehicles that the respective signals has the cameras installed on traffic, reducing stop-and-go with the caller identifying which, the alleged scamster
n 10:00AM- 11:00 AM - Rau
lakha Square. These squares maintained a specific speed been analysed. Based on this squares are compatible movements, which often Gao, Mama Ka Dhaba, himself as one Yadav ji from tried to dupe him as well,
have been integrated with to pass through multiple data, the signals are synchro- enough to count the number contribute to fuel wastage Rau Bus Stand, Kanupriya IIM-I. Dhanera knew someone claiming he will send a UPI
advanced ITMS, enabling a squares without encounter- nised in such a way that any of vehicles at the square and and pollution. By optimizing Nagar, Jhoomer Ghat etc by that surname so he didn’t link, clicking on which will
seamless traffic flow by syn- ing a red light. person driving at a speed of measure the time in respect the traffic system, the Green n 9:00AM- 12:00 PM - Only suspect foul play. While talk- credit the amount in his ac-
chronizing signals. “The data of the distance 35-40 kmph will catch all of the speed for the signal to Corridor is expected to HT Connection Affected ing, the caller claimed he had count but Anuj didn’t fall for
Smart City CEO Divyank between the squares and green signals,” he added. go green from red. make daily commutes faster, sent Rs 20,000 to Dhanera’s his tricks. Dhanera then com-
Singh said that the ITMS sys- time taken for a vehicle to This technology is based This technology majorly safer and more efficient for REASONS – Due to bank account, asking the latter plained with the cyber help-
line maintenance and tree
tem synchronized traffic sig- cover the distance between on artificial intelligence and ensures a continuous flow of residents. cutting to transfer the same amount desk at Rau police station.

Externed criminal 10-yr-old drowns in pond while bathing 4 booked for Rs 1.25 cr property fraud One booked for
arrested for roaming Our Staff Reporter b e e n they arrived. The family Our Staff Reporter viya on the complaint of Nar- name nor returned the
illegally selling
in city; habitual INDORE identified
as Arjun,
rushed him to the district
hospital where he was de-
INDORE endra Kumar Maheshwari.
DCP (zone-2) Abhinay
money. During investigation,
it surfaced that the accused
13 plots
offender held A 10-year-old boy drowned in
a pond while taking a bath
son
Bharat
of clared dead.
Arjun was a class 3 student,
The Lasudia police booked
four people for duping a per-
Vishwakarma said that the
complainant told the police
did not have ownership of
the property and had duped
Indore: The Kanadiya police
booked a former director of a
Our Staff Reporter with friends in Chandan B h a m a r, the eldest among three. The son of Rs 1.25 crore in a prop- that accused Kapil Goyal the complainant. company for causing financial
INDORE Nagar policestation area on who is a family hailed from Dhar. The erty deal, an official said here showed him several different The police have registered loss to the company after sell-
Sunday morning. The inci- f a r m e r. police have begun a probe to on Sunday. properties and made a deal a case against the accused ing 13 plots illegally, using
An externed criminal has been dent occurred in Sindoda vil- Bhamar ascertain the exact circum- The police registered a with him for selling a prop- under sections 420, 406, 465, forged documents.
arrested for roaming in the lage when the boy went into said Arjun’s friends called the stances surrounding the inci- case against Kapil Goyal, his erty after taking Rs 1.25 467, 468, 471, 120(b) of the IPC According to the police, one
city despite orders to stay out deep water and drowned. locals for help but the boy dent and a post-mortem is wife Deepali Goyal, Abhishek crore. Later, the accused and further investigation is Mahavir Jain lodged a com-
of the district for one year, said Police said the victim has had drowned by the time being conducted. Rathore and Shubham Mal- neither did the registry in his underway. plaint stating that Rakesh Dubey
the Vijay Nagar police on Sun- resigned from his company on
day. They also arrested
another habitual offender in offgrid September 30, 2020 and all fi-
nancial transactions were

Srinagar Ext backlane’s makeover celebrated with sports activities

another case and paraded the settled. However, in February
duo publicly before the latter 2021, Dubey allegedly falsely
apologised. presented himself as the com-
According to the police, the pany's director and used fake
commissioner of police had is- Our Staff Reporter cleanliness and development citizens’ involvement in main- seals and documents to register
sued an order to extern Saur- INDORE issues. The citizens hailed the taining cleanliness, stressing the sale of 13 plots. This caused
abhRaghuwanshi, barring him remarkable changes in the that Indore’s position as the the company a financial loss of
from the district’s jurisdiction Sports activities and commu- backlane, once a site of ne- cleanest city in India for seven approximately Rs 11.83 lakh.
for a year. The man has 24 cases nity events were organised on glect but now revitalised into consecutive years was a result
registered against him. The Sunday morning to mark the a clean, vibrant space. of such efforts.
Vijay Nagar police executed the transformation of Adarsh Bhargav praised the trans- With the Swachhta Sarvek-
order and escorted Raghu- backlane in Srinagar Exten- formation and claimed that shan on the horizon, the
wanshi out of the district’s ju- sion. now the backlane was more Mayor urged the residents to
risdiction to Shajapur district. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhar- beautiful and developed than continue their support and
However, on Saturday, the gav and municipal commis- many front areas of the city. cooperation on the cleanli-
Vijay Nagar police caught him sioner Shivam Verma “Indore’s backlanes are a ness front so that the city
in the district, in violation of participated in all activities, testament to the power of could emerge as the cleanest
the bar on him. Meanwhile, like cycling, carom, badmin- public participation. Out of city for the eighth time in a
Rajat Bundela of Mahalaxmi ton and other sports in the over 4800 back lanes across row.
Nagar, who has 11 cases regis- newly beautified backlane. the city, we have developed Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav and municipal commissioner peddle in the transformed Verma encouraged citizens
tered against him and was ab- A large number of citizens and beautified over 1200. The backlane in Srinagar Extension on Sunday to ensure that the back lanes,
sconding, was also arrested. participated in an interactive results are clear: the back lane gardens and surrounding
The two were then paraded in breakfast session in which the is more appealing than the a reflection of the collective ef- poration and the aware The Mayor further empha- areas remained pristine for
the area. officials talked to them about front in many cases and this is fort of Indore Municipal Cor- citizens,” he said. sised the importance of future generations.
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VIKRAMOTSAV | Justice system was important in Vikramaditya era

Cong gears up for
‘It is imperative to include workers’ conference
law in school curriculum’
FP News Service Sessions Judge PK Vyas as the
UJJAIN keynote speaker in the pro-
gramme said that the image of
There were courts of justice Vikramaditya as a king of jus-
Bride-groom programme during the time of Vikramad- tice remains relevant even
itya. Dharma Shastras were today. The punishment of
organised
Kanha Punjabi bride-groom Milan Group Kota Ujjain helpful in getting justice. In the community service has been
A Congress meeting convened in Ujjain on Sunday FP Photo
organised a meeting of Punjabi, Sikh and Mona present time, there is a need to added to the Indian Judicial
Arora youths at Gurudwara Sahib Shri Gurunanak worry about getting quick and Code. He requested judges FP News Service shuram Sisodia, city in-charge
Ghat Gurudwara. Girdhari Lal Dua informed that prompt justice. We should and advocates present to insist UJJAIN Amit Sharma, co-in-charge
youths and girls from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, work and behave keeping in on the punishment of commu- Raja Chokse, MLA Dinesh
Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh reached Ujjain to mind the laws made with High Court Justice Anil Verma addresses the nity service. The second The coordination committee Jain Boss, former MP Satya
participate in the fourth conference. They searched moral values ??and rights of programme FP Photo session of the ideological meeting of District Congress Narayan Pawar, former MLAs
for suitable brides and grooms. The programme the Constitution. It is necess- system was important even the concept of justice is rel- gathering was chaired by Vik- Committee (DCC) was held in Dilip Gurjar, Murali Morwal,
began by remembering Waheguru Ji Da Khalsa ary to include law in our during the time of Vikramad- evant even today. The stories of ram University vice-chancellor the party office at Ksheer Batuk Shankar Joshi, Babulal
Waheguru Ji Di Fateh Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj. school education so that they itya. His name is recorded in his justice are popular as leg- Prof Arpan Bhardwaj. The Sagar here on Sunday. MLA Malviya, senior leader Mano-
More than 200 youths and girls participated in the know about law from school world history as a great em- ends. Former judge of Madhya keynote address in the pro- Mahesh Parmar raised the har Bairagi, DCC chief Mu-
programme. itself. These were the words of peror of justice, Chakravarti Pradesh High Court IS Shri- gramme was given by ADJ issue of unfair acquisition of kesh Bhati (urban) and Kamal
Justice Anil Verma of Gwalior ruler and patron of scholars. If vastava said that we should not Kapil Narayan Bhardwaj. The farmers’ land in the name of Patel (rural) and Leader of
PS, PWD to review bench of Madhya Pradesh the kings after Vikramaditya forget our culture. Since chief guest was special judge upcoming Simhastha Maha- Opposition (LoP) in Ujjain
Simhastha preps today High Court on the second day did any good justice, they got ancient times, our country has district court, Ujjain Sunil parv. He talked about work- Municipal Corporation
A review meeting of construction works to be done of a three-day conclave on the the title of Vikramaditya. had an environment of pros- Kumar Singh. The programme ing in the interest of farmers (UMC) Ravi Rai were present.
under the upcoming Simhastha Mahaparv 2028 will theme ‘Vikramaditya’s Justice: According to Justice Verna, perity in every field. A child was conducted by District in the coming days. On this, Disciplinary
be held in the meeting hall of the Administrative
Complex Building on Monday at 9:30 am under the
Ideological Confluence’, or- Vikramaditya had eliminated learns from home. Educate Legal Services Authority sec- all members strongly talked action
ganised under Vikramotsav- inhumanity during his reign children at home. We have to retary Chandresh Mandloi about agitation. A detailed In the coordination commit-
chairmanship of Principal Secretary, Public Works
2025 at Kalidas Sanskrit and made a reform system in- preserve and enhance our cul- while the vote of thanks was discussion was held on the ar- tee meeting, it was decided
Department, Neeraj Mandloi. Officers of concerned
Academy auditorium here on stead of punishing the justice ture once again. proposed by Ujjain Bar Associ- rival of newly-appointed in- that disciplinary action will be
departments have been instructed to be present in
Sunday. He said that the justice system. His system towards Former District and ation president Ashok Yadav. charge of Pradesh Congress taken against those who post
the meeting compulsorily.
Committee Harish Chaud- against the party on social
hary, PCC chief Jeetu Patwari, media platforms. Indiscipline

Annu Kapoor to conduct Mayor’s lensman All India Congress Commit-

tee (AICC) secretary Sanjay
will not be tolerated. All deci-
sions will be taken in the dis-
attacked
‘Antakshari’ at Tower Chowk
Dutt in Ujjain on March 10 for trict level coordination
FP News Service Congress workers’ confer- committee. The district com-
UJJAIN ence. mittee will evaluate the work
3K youths participate in FP News Service oral tradition was very On this occasion, district of office-bearers and a blue-
introduction conference UJJAIN strong in ancient India, and Vishal (18), a resident of Indira in-charge Chander Singh print for movement on local
In the 31st Rastriya Yuvak Yuvati Parichay Samme- it was going on since the Nagar said that he is the Mayor’s Sondhia, co-in-charge Par- issues will be prepared.
lan of Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha at An Antakshari competition time of the Vedas. The style cameraman. He went to Indira
Premchhaya Campus, from 11 am to 5 pm, about will be held at Ghantaghar of Antakshari developed Nagar crossing at 8 pm on Satur-
three thousand young men and women introduced
themselves from the stage and all said in one voice
Chauraha (Tower Chowk)
on March 13 under Vikra-
through folk songs and re-
ligious hymns.
day to have tea. There he met a
friend who told him that Kun- National Science Day
held at edu institutes
that they are against dowry. Guest Neemuch MLA motsav. In this, along with Annu Kapoor interacts To participate in the pro- dan, resident of Sanjay Nagar
Dilip Singh Parihar said that the introduction con- film songs, Sanskrit shlokas with media persons in gramme, one has to register was having a fight on Mangal-
ference is a very useful programme for the society, and poems will also be a Ujjain FP Photo by going to the website cre- nath Road. When he reached
which the people of the society should take advan- part of Antakshari. This in- ated for it. In this too, one Mangalnath Road with his
tage of. Anil Singh Chandel, who presided over the formation was given by This tradition is as popular can select the time of his friend Kunal, he saw that Kun-
programme said that Rajputs have a glorious his- actor Annu Kapoor in a among every generation audition according to differ- dan was surrounded by 10-12
tory and looking at the higher education of the press conference held on even today as it was earlier. ent slots in two days. This boys. He asked him to end the
youth, it seems that the future is also bright. Saturday. He said that Kapoor said that the his- will be completely free. 60 fight, at that time one youth took
Preparatory meet held Antakshari is a popular tra- tory of Antakshari is deeply to 70 people will be selected out a knife and stabbed him in
The organising committee met on Sunday to pre- ditional game in Indian connected to Indian folk in the audition to be held the waist. Tthe miscreants also
pare for Brahmin Ratna Samman Samaroh to be or- tradition, which is mainly culture and poetry tradi- on March 11 and 12. The attacked Kundan with a knife
ganised by Madhya Pradesh Brahmin Mahasabha. played through songs, shlo- tion. This game has been final round will be held and injured him. Kundan said
Dr VK Gupta inaugurates science exhibition at
51 mother powers, public representatives, intellec- kas or poems. This game is popular in various regional on March 13 by making 6 that he had a fight with Anand
Government Madhav College FP Photo
tuals and eminent personalities of the society will part of India’s cultural heri- languages ??and dialects, teams of 24 people who are Maheshwari, resident of Indira
be honoured in this event to be held at Mahakal tage. In ancient times, it was such as Malvi, Awadhi, Braj selected and reach the last Nagar, earlier. At night, Anand FP News Service any knowledge is science.
premises on March 30 at 3 pm. also played in the form of and Hadoti. The tradition of round. The final round will stopped him on Mangalnath UJJAIN Science cannot exist without
Sanskrit shlokas. Antak- Antakshari has been a part first consist of questions re- Road with his friend and 8-10 emotions. If there is no sense
shari is not only a means of of oral poetry culture, in lated to the songs, after other youths. When they Dr CV Raman was one such of contribution towards so-
entertainment, but it is also which people used to com- which footage will be brought up the issue of the ear- scientist of India who estab- ciety, science holds no mean-
a way to keep Indian music, municate through rhyming shown leading up to the lier fight, Anand and his friends lished science on a strong ing.
language and culture alive. and metrical songs. The buzzer round. began stabbing them. foundation. This day, we re- The department of zoology
member him because he dis- and biotechnology and the
covered the Raman Effect on Science Committee of Govern-
Shaurya Yatra taken out
Under the aegis of Rashtriya Rudraveer Sena, Hobbyists Group to take care of city gardens February 28. He was also
awarded the Nobel Prize for
ment Girls Postgraduate Col-
lege organised lecture on the
Bhagwa Shaurya Yatra was taken out. Bhagwa FP News Service Group said that it was won- this discovery. In honour of his topic, “Lord Shiva: The First
Shaurya Yatra began from Nagjhiri which passed UJJAIN derful to see so many like- contributions, the Govern- Ecologist of the Earth”. The
through main routes of Ujjain and ended at the minded individuals sharing ment of India declared Feb- keynote speaker was Dr Har-
tower. In the Yatra, all youths walked with two- Members of Ujjain Garden- their love for gardening. The ruary 28 as National Science ish Vyas, principal of Govern-
wheelers and four-wheelers carrying Bhagwa flags. ing Hobbyists Group held a energy and enthusiasm was Day, which is celebrated every ment Madhav Science College.
get together at Gul Bagicha truly inspiring and it is clear year. These views were ex- He described the eternal and
Nursery, Manchaman on that our group is going pressed by the chief guest, Dr infinite form of Lord Shiva as
Sunday. Over twenty-five strong. In the future, gardens VK Gupta, senior vice-presi- a symbol of nature conser-
members came together to of Ujjain will be taken care of dent of the Indian Association vation and sustainable devel-
share their passion for gar- through the group. Group of Physics Teachers and opment. A workshop on
dening. The gathering was member Amit Mathur said former professor, during the “Advancements in Bio-
held amidst lush greenery that the get together created National Science Day pro- sciences: Hands-on Workshop
Bhargava felicitated on retirement
Pratikalpa Vichar Manch honoured President Awar- and the event provided con- camaraderie and collabora- gramme organised at the on Biological Techniques” was
dee headmaster Rakesh Bhargava on his retirement ducive environment for tion, with members ex- Prime Minister College of Ex- also organised. A Science Quiz
with shawl, coconut and Malvi cuisine in the pres- members to connect, ex- horticulturists to gardening and propagation to new gar- changing suggestions, cellence, Madhav College. In Competition was organised
ence of Jain Acharya Jagatchandra Vijay at Adinath change knowledge and enthusiasts, everyone shared dening techniques. answering questions and ad- her presidential address, prin- for the students of the Foren-
Foundation Auditorium located at historical Dharo- showcase their gardening their personal gardening ex- Abhiman Biswas, admin of miring each other’s collec- cipal Dr Kalpana Singh stated sic Science and Geology Study
var Hanuman Bagh. experience. From seasoned perience, from plant care Ujjain Gardening Hobbyists tion of plants. that the process of acquiring Centre.

mhow/dewas
Former MLA’s son attempts suicide Career guidance and counselling held
FP News Service ment allegedly inflicted by his pressure from Pramod’s wife FP News Service
DEWAS wife and in-laws since their and in-laws to relocate to In- MHOW
marriage over 15 years ago. dore. Despite moving to a
Cycle race conducted A former MLA’s son at- Former MLA Surendra separate house in Mridul Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
For Fit India Movement, Sports Authority of India tempted suicide by consum- Verma told media persons Vihar approximately five (JNV), Manpur organised a
(SAI) organised a Fit India Cycle Race at Tower ing a poisonous substance that his son runs a building years ago to ease tension, dis- career guidance and counsel-
Chowk on Sunday to keep city residents fit and re- after ongoing marital dispute. material shop and had been putes continued, including ing programme for Class 12
move pollution. The event was flagged off by Dron- Pramod Verma, son of ex- experiencing daily conflicts one the night before the sui- students. Career counsellor
acharya Yogesh Malviya and Deswali Akhara director MLA Surendra Verma was with his wife. He revealed cide attempt. In his note, Pra- Irfan Hussain conducted the
Liladhar Yadav. Wrestling coach Harish Rajora of initially rushed to a private that Pramod’s wife had pre- mod apologised to his session, providing detailed in-
Sports Authority of India said that today’s route hospital in Dewas before viously filed a complaint mother, expressing regret for formation and guidance to
began from Ghantaghar, via Agar Naka, Khak Chowk, being transferred to Indore against the family at Indore’s failing as a son, brother and students. The programme
Budhwaria, Malipur and ended at Ghantaghar. for advanced treatment. In women’s police station, lead- father. The distressed note aimed to motivate students to goal-setting, enabling stu- students explored career op-
his suicide note, Pramod ex- ing to court proceedings that concluded with controversial succeed in exams and shared dents to manage their studies tions based on their subjects.
pressed extreme disillusion- were later settled through statements about female edu- useful strategies for stress more effectively. Additionally,
Prof Sharma gets ‘Sahitya ment with marriage writing,
‘Never marry, it is not necess-
community intervention.
According to the father, re-
cation alongside his final rec-
ommendation against
time management. Hussain
emphasised the importance
there was an in-depth dis-
cussion on career opportun-
PANCHANG 3.3.2025
Vibhushan Award’ ary.’ The note detailed harass- cent tension centred around marriage. of a positive mindset and ities in various fields, where (UTTARAYAN)
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Research magazine released

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SHOCKING | Bodies found from rooms

Doc hangs self after

poisoning daughter
Post-mortem reached the spot and called
police. A police team broke
report to reveal open the door and found the
exact cause body of Harikishan Sharma
hanging from the ceiling in Minister Vishvas Sarang reviews preparations for 42nd
Our Staff Reporter one of the rooms while National Rowing Championship at Boat Club on Sunday
BHOPAL Chitra’s body was lying on the

Bodies of father-daughter
Richa
Sharma
Harikishan
Sharma
bed in another room.
There were no signs of
CM to open 42nd National
duo, both homeopathic doc-
tors, were found at their resi-
The suicide note forced entry and everything
in the house was found intact. Senior Rowing C’ship today
dence in Panchwati under
Govindpura police station li-
I n the suicide note, Ha-
rikisha Sharma said
that that he was a lively
A team from forensic science
laboratory carried out investi- 500 players Para Single Scull Women and
mits on Sunday morning. The gation at the spot and found a Men category. The finals of 14
body of 82-year-old Harik-
and energetic man.
However, he did not suicide note. from 27 teams
ishan Sharma was found Sharma’s elder daughter
hanging in one of the rooms
want to be a burden on
anyone. “I am in an ad- told police that her only to take part Live telecast of
while that of his daughter vanced age now. I also brother died long back while Our Staff Reporter contest at major
Chitra Sharma (36) was found do not want that my their mother expired four BHOPAL intersections of city
on the bed in another room of daughter should be a years ago. Following their
the house. burden on anyone. In deaths, her father and Chitra Chief minister Mohan Yadav
Preliminary investigations such circumstances, were suffering from de- will inaugurate five-day 42nd events will be held on 7 March
indicate that the aged man ending my life is the only pression. National Senior Rowing in which seven events will be
poisoned his daughter and Championship at Madhya Pra- held in the morning and seven
red flame abloom then hanged himself. A sui-
option left. I have com-
pleted the process of Post-mortem desh State Water Sports Acad- in the evening. All the com-

Tesu flowers bloom with onset of summer in Bhopal

cide note was found on the
spot in which the aged doctor
said he was suffering from
donating my body to
AIIMS for study of medi-
cal students,” Sharma
A dditional DCP Maha-
veer Singh Mujalde
said based on circum-
emy at Boat Club in the city
Monday.
In all, 27 teams from 23
petitions will be held at a dis-
tance of 2000 metres.
A live telecast of this com-
multiple diseases and was stated in suicide note. stances it could be pre- states, Indian Army, Indian petition will be made through

Bupivacaine use suspended after upset over his daughter’s

mental disorder.
Additional DCP Mahaveer
Sharma also mentioned
that his daughter was
suffering from mental
sumed that the doctor
poisoned her daughter
and then hanged himself.
Navy, Indian Air Force, and
Service Sports Control Board
will participate. Asian Games
LED screens at major intersec-
tions of the city including Boat
Club. Sports minister Vishvas

women suffer from memory loss Mujalde said a patient

reached the house of Harik-
ishan Sharma in the morning.
disorder and was not
ready for marriage.
However, the exact rea-
sons behind the
daughter’s death
winners will also take part in
it. The total number of players
will be 500.
Sarang visited the venue of the
Championship on Sunday and
took stock of the arrange-
Our Staff Reporter numb areas of the body dur- which is a concern for us. This He became suspicious when neighbours. will be known only after Nearly 14 events will be or- ments. He said that competi-
BHOPAL ing surgery and childbirth. particular combination of no one responded despite re- Sharma’s elder daughter receiving post-mortem ganised in the tournament, tion is important for
Medical superintendent of drugs is used regularly in peated knocks and called the who lives in Bag Mugalia report, he added. which also includes 2 events of promoting water sports in MP.
The use of a specific lot of Gandhi Memorial HospitalDr many surgeries, but only these
Bupivacaine injection has Rahul Mishraconfirmed the seven women developed such
been suspended after seven
women developed symptoms
suspension of the specific
batch of medicine that had
symptoms. We are investigat-
ing what went wrong.”
Team Rain 404 from IIIT Bhopal Youth nabbed for Board paper fraud
such as memory loss at the
Government Gandhi Mem-
Dr. Mishra said that efforts
are underway to determine
wins Strategy Blitz – Ideathon Our Staff Reporter two mobile phones and two
orial Hospital, connected to the cause of memory loss. He Our Staff Reporter along with trophies. BHOPAL SIM cards used in the crime.
Shyam Shah Government said that both the medication BHOPAL Over 100 teams from vari- Kori had been operating
Medical College in Rewa. The administered during the C- ous colleges across Bhopal A youth was arrested on Sun- two Telegram channels, where
incident took place following section and the dosage of an- Team Rain 404 from IIIT Bho- participated in the competi- day by the cyber crimebranch he added intermediate stu-
Caesarean section deliveries, aesthesia are being pal won the prestigious Strat- tion, which featured a prize for duping high school and in- the students’ trust. dents. He offered to provide
and women exhibited signs of scrutinised. “We suspect that it egy Blitz – Ideathon, organised pool of ?50,000. The event termediate students under the Additional DCP (Crime) leaked question papers in ex-
delirium shortly after their may be a reaction to the drug by E-Cell, IIIT Bhopal. Team highlighted groundbreaking pretext of providing them with Shailendra Singh Chauhan said change for a payment of Rs
procedures on Sunday. been administered to the Bupivacaine, which is used in Innov8ors from SOIT Bhopal innovations and entrepre- leaked question papers from that the police launched an in- 500 to Rs 1000. In return, he
Fortunately, all seven women. He said, “We have spinal anaesthesia. As a pre- secured second place, while neurial strategies. After rigor- the MP Board. The accused, vestigation after it was re- sent sample papers to stu-
women have recovered from stopped the use of the particu- caution, we have stopped Team Spark Squad from IIIT ous evaluations, eight teams identified as Deepanshu Kori ported that some people were dents.Earlier, the cyber crime-
the symptoms of memory loss. lar lot of medicines given to using this drug at the hospital, Bhopal claimed third in the advanced to the grand finale, (19) from Chhindwara district, scamming students by offering branch had arrested Shivam
Bupivacaine, a local anaes- women in the gynaecology de- and samples have been sent grand finale. The winning where they presented their was running Telegram chan- leaked question papers. Using Yadav from Bhind, who was
thetic, was administered in the partment OT. These women for pharmacovigilance testing teams received cash prizes of ideas followed by a challeng- nels with the MP Board’s surveillance methods, police also using a similar modus op-
operating theatre (OT) to developed memory loss, in Kolkata,” he said. ?7000, ?5000 and ?3000, ing Q&A session. monogram and logo to gain arrested Kori and recovered erandi to deceive students.

district
National Science Day Prohibitory orders issued to maintain law & order 2 trucks overturn in
Celebrated at Govt FP News Service
NARMADAPURAM
cultural, and religious sensitiv-
ities of the region.
uals will be permitted.
Additionally, no meetings,
Collector Office area.
Violation of order will re- 4 days at Shikarpur
Polytechnic College In a bid to maintain law and
order on the Collector Office
As per the new directives,
any person or organisation
wishing to submit a mem-
rallies, or demonstrations will
be allowed without prior no-
tice. Any rally or procession,
sult in penalties under Section
223 of the Indian Civil Defense
Code 2023. The order excludes Railway Gate
premises, the district adminis- orandum collectively should including vehicle rallies, government events, police
tration, under the guidance of obtain prior permission. The requires prior approval from personnel and magistrates
Additional Collector and Ad- application should include Sub-Divisional Magistrate. performing their official
ditional District Magistrate DK organiser’s name, address, The order also imposes a ban duties.
Singh, has issued prohibitory mobile number, and the de- on carrying lethal weapons, This order has been widely
orders. These measures aim to tails of up to five partici- sticks, stones, gunpowder, disseminated by pasting it on
control anti-social elements, pants. Only five people will firecrackers, inflammable ma- notice boards at district of-
ensure safety of public prop- be allowed entry in the terials and commercial ve- fices, Tehsil offices, and police
erty, and respect the social, premises; no other individ- hicles (heavy vehicles) in the stations.

FP News Service opment Center, Vidisha, dis-

Illicit liquor worth Rs 24L seized, 2 held 3 patients of joint
dislocation treated
SIRONJ cussed the role of science and FP News Service Chhatarpur: District Hospital Power Disruption This is the second such
innovation in fostering entre- HARDA has successfully treated three incident in a short span, as
A two-day event marking Na- preneurship. patients with dislocated joints, and Traffic Jam just four days ago, another
tional Science Day was held on
February 27-28 at the Govern-
Prizes and certificates were
awarded to winners in various
Timarni police on Saturday
night seized illicit liquor
showcasing its excellence in or-
thopedic care. Dr. Ravi Kumar
Follow truck overturned near the
same gate, damaging both the
ment Polytechnic College, Si- categories. Jharsingh Rajput worth Rs 24 lakh near a hotel Soni, the orthopedic specialist, FP News Service vehicle and a nearby farm
ronj, under the guidance of secured first place in the pos- on Indore-Betul National treated a 32-year-old knee dis- MORENA wall. The lack of space at the
Principal Ankur Saxena. Neeti ter competition, followed by Highway. The liquor placement patient, a 40-year- gate is creating significant
Tandon coordinated the pro- Kartik Kurmi and Rishika smugglers were using a ve- old hip dislocation case, and a The Shikarpur railway gate traffic disruptions, forcing ve-
gramme, which featured a Shaktawat. In the quiz, May- hicle with a logo of Post Office dislocated elbow, providing has become a hotspot for hicles traveling from Ambah,
series of competitions includ- ank Soni took first place, with Parcel to mislead police. immediate relief. The hospital truck overturns, with two Porsa, and Gwalior to take al-
ing essay writing, quiz, and Sanjana Patel finishing second. Addressing media persons continues to offer advanced incidents occurring in just ternative routes. Pedestrians
poster-making with the sup- Sachin Kushwaha won the on Sunday, SP Abhinav terrogation, the duo in- Carried daughter treatments not available in four days. Last night, a truck are also facing difficulties as
port of the college staff. essay competition, with Ri- Choukse said police team formed that they were trans- with her nearby medical colleges, serv- carrying ration rice over- the road is increasingly ob-
The first day of the event shika Shaktawat taking second under SDOP Akansha Talya porting the illicit liquor from ing 1500-2000 patients daily. turned after attempting to structed.
saw Jitendra Baghel, Principal place. The event was spon- spotted a suspected truck. Po- Dhar to Odisha. The esti-
SDOP Akansha Talya Additionally, its gynecology navigate the narrow gate. The Local authorities including
who headed the oper-
of Model Higher Secondary sored by National Council of lice team intercepted the mated cost of the seized and pediatric departments are driver lost control, and the ve- the discom and police quickly
ation is a mother of twin
School, delivering an engaging Science and Technology Com- truck and recovered 4332 liquor is around Rs 24 lakh. helping many children, includ- hicle struck an electric pole, responded to both accidents.
daughters. She took one
talk on how to popularise munication, Department of bottles of illicit foreign liquor This was biggest such seizure ing those in the NRC depart- causing a power outage that However, concerns are grow-
daughter with her while
science among masses. On the Science and Technology, Gov- packed in 361 cartons. Police in the district in recent years, ment, improve their health and lasted for hours. The truck ing over the possibility for
patrolling while the
second day, Dinesh Gawade, ernment of India, and MP arrested the truck driver Ajay SP added. An FIR has been other was asleep at her growth. Dr Soni also regularly then fell into a deep pit, another major accident at this
District Coordinator of the Council of Science and Tech- Singh and helper Raghvendra registered against the ac- residence. performs surgeries to correct blocking the road and further congested location if proper
Entrepreneurship Devel- nology, Bhopal. Singh of Gwalior. During in- cused under the Excise Act. children’s leg deformities. complicating traffic. measures aren’t taken.

Dalit family faces social Dumper overturns,

damages garden
Workshop on agro-ecology held
boycott in village kitchen wall
FP News Service
SAGAR

FP News Service imposed a boycott, stopping orandum to Sehore Collec- FP News Service A one-day workshop on One
SEHORE the supply of essential items, tor, seeking justice and an HARDA Health and Agro-Ecology was
including ration and water to end to the social boycott. held at the Dr Gaur University
A case of caste discrimination Vanskar family. Those who Sehore Collector Bala A dumper overturned while Auditorium on Sunday to ad-
and social boycott has been defy the boycott are Guru confirmed that an in- unloading near the Civil dress the negative impact of
reported from village Baktara, threatened with Rs1 lakh fine. vestigation into the matter Line police station, damag- pesticides used in agriculture
located in Sehore district’s The victim family, facing was underway. Radheshyam ing the kitchen walls and and excessive deworming
Budhni Assembly consti- severe hardships, has been Vanskar stated that some vil- sheds of Reva Garden. medications in animal hus- Sagar, and experts from vari- sity in 2021 revealed that munities and officials in 20 vil-
tuency. Radheshyam Vanskar, unable to obtain goods from lagers are preventing him Garden operator Uttam bandry. The event, organised ous sectors. overuse of deworming medi- lages. The project will run for
a Dalit, was allegedly as- any shop in the village for from building his house, Tenguria reported that the by the Ministry of Forest and The workshop focused on cines was damaging benefi- eightmonths with plans for
saulted by a local family over the past three days and has leading to the stoppage of incident caused an esti- Environment, Animal Hus- the harmful effects of chemi- cial soil bacteria, reducing broader implementation
a dispute regarding the con- been forced to purchase vital supplies. The Collector mated loss of Rs 5 lakh. He bandry Department of Mad- cal pesticides and deworming milk quality and harming across the state to promote
struction of his house. supplies from outside. The assured that action would be has filed a complaint with hya Pradesh, and GIZ medicines on human health, human health. sustainable agricultural prac-
Following the incident, the family, along with other taken and justice would be the police station incharge Germany, was attended by key agriculture, and the environ- A pilot project launched in tices and improve health out-
perpetrators held a meeting members of Vanskar com- provided to the victim and requested action against officials including Vivek KV, ment. Research conducted by Sagar district aims to raise comes for humans, animals,
of the Kirar community and munity, submitted a mem- family. the dumper’s owner. CEO of District Panchayat Dr Hari Singh Gaur Univer- awareness among local com- and the environment.
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ANGELIC | Good Samaritan's aid preserves precious lives
Major police rejig after
Good days ahead!
T
Blood donor travels 700 km House session, tainted
officials to be out first
to save pregnant woman’s life
he successful completion of the recently-held Global
Investors Summit (GIS) has made a senior IAS officer
think that his good days are all set to come about. The
policies made by the department functioning under him
and put up at the summit, received accolades. So, the Our Staff Reporter Bhopal and Indore, and heads
Sahib is hopeful of getting a plum posting for which he BHOPAL of various police units, reques-
Our Staff Reporter
has been making efforts for 15 months. He has also lob-
bied for it at different levels. Once, the head of the state BHOPAL
Rare life-saving surgery at AIIMS A large number of sub-inspec-
ting them to prepare and send
reports within a week.
got angry with the officer who has been trying to please Our Staff Reporter pregnancy, the valve be- tors (SIs), inspectors and DSPs Sources said that DGP Kail-
him since then. The Sahib tried to get a plum posting In a remarkable and selfless BHOPAL came blocked, causing se- (Deputy Superintendents of ash Makwana had instructed
with the help of a now-retired big ma’am, but he was un- act, a blood donor from Shirdi vere breathing difficulties. Police) will be transferred after administration and CID
successful. Now, this officer, with an eye on an important travelled nearly 700 kilo- AIIMS Bhopal has success- Performing surgery on the conclusion of the state as- branches to compile a list of of-
department, is making efforts to please the Bade Sahib, metres overnight to reach fully performed a rare and the blocked valve before ficers who are under depart-
too. An officer may be posted to the department in the AIIMS Bhopal, where his life-saving procedure, simul- reaching full-term would mental inquiry or have been
coming days, and many other officers are trying to go blood donation saved the life taneously conducting heart have been too risky for both removed due to negligence. If
there. The Sahib is also looking forward to it. of a pregnant woman diag- valve surgery and a caesar- the mother and her unborn any serious complaints have
nosed with the extremely rare the pregnant woman received ean delivery on a 24-year- child. Despite the chal- been received against an of-
Photo in talks Bombay blood group. The pa- the necessary blood trans- old pregnant woman. The lenges, the doctors at AIIMS ficer, and there is even a slight

T he government is only too happy with the GIS. The tient, admitted for delivery, fusion, which enabled a safe patient had previously carried out the critical heart basis for the claim, those of-
summit has also benefited the Bade Sahib whose was found to have this rare delivery. undergone valve surgery surgery alongside the sembly session. Officials said ficers are also being included in
photograph with the head of the country has gone viral. blood group, a condition that The transportation of the and had an artificial heart caesarean section, ensuring that those with a clean service the report. The DGP is expected
Actually, the head of the country barely talks to politi- makes finding a compatible donor was arranged free of valve implanted 10 years the safety of both mother record will be given field post- to review these reports district-
cians and officials when they queue up to welcome him donor an exceptionally chal- cost by Ashok Nair, who runs ago. However, during her and child. ings, while those with a tainted wise, examining the records of
to any event. But he only interacted with the Bade Sahib lenging task. the NGO ‘Blood Call Center’. image will be removed from police officers at every level,
who was also in the line to welcome him to the GIS Upon receiving an emerg- This collaboration between a with only 1 in 10,000 to 1 lakh highlighted the importance of active duty. down to the police station level.
venue. Now, a photograph of this interaction has drawn ency request for blood, Ravin- community-driven initiative individuals in India having this creating a national rare blood Data on police officers This review will assess the per-
attention of the politicians as well as of the bureaucrats. dra, a dedicated donor from and the medical team at blood type. Due to its extreme group registry to streamline posted in the field for the last formance of inspectors and sub-
It indicates that the Bade Sahib is one of the officers Shirdi, wasted no time and im- AIIMS Bhopal proved vital in a rarity, finding a compatible the process of finding compat- decade has been collected. The inspectors posted at police
whom the head of the country likes. A powerful union mediately embarked on the time of critical need. donor can be a daunting task. ible donors and to respond ef- officers with a poor reputation stations in various districts.
minister also met the Bade Sahib with warmth, which journey to Bhopal. His gener- The Bombay blood group is Dr. Romesh Jain, associate fectively to such or those currently under inves- When it comes to transfers
has given him a lot of moral boosts. Such incidents have ous contribution ensured that one of the rarest in the world, professor at AIIMS Bhopal, life-threatening emergencies. tigation will be shunted out of IPS officers and state police
also made it clear that the chances of the Sahib getting first. The DGP had earlier sent service officers, the adminis-
an extension of service are bright. The administrative a letter requesting detailed tration will ensure that officers

Woman Minister calls people

preparations made by the Sahib for the summit also got
data on the SIs, inspectors and with a negative image will be
appreciation, which further strengthened the ties be-
DSPs who have served in a dis- kept away from field duties.
raped on
tween the Bade Sahib and the head of the state.
trict for more than 10 years. The same criteria will be ap-

Waiting for Godot!

marriage lure beggars, Cong hits back This letter was addressed to
the Director General of Lo-
plied to inspectors and sub-in-
spectors, meaning that many of

A n officer wants to get out of a department con-

sidered a loop line. The Sahib wants a posting in
Bhopal by any means. A few months ago, out of three of-
Our Staff Reporter Our Staff Reporter criticised the practice of
kayukta and EOW, all zonal
ADGs, IGPs, DIGs, as well as
them may be removed from
field postings if their records
BHOPAL BHOPAL handing over demand commissioners of police in are found to be unsatisfactory.
ficers sent to the loop line, two managed to get posting letters while politicians
in Bhopal, but the third one is still stuck in the loop line. A 35-year-old woman from State Panchayat and Rural were garlanded on stage,
The Sahib is pulling out all the stops to join a department
in the state capital, for which he has knocked at the
Habibganj, preparing for
competitive examinations,
Development Minister
Prahlad Singh Patel has
calling it an unhealthy habit.
In response, Congress
Lokayukta gets nod to
doors of many powerful individuals. He also met some
IAS officers and sought their help, but there is a short-
was allegedly raped
multiple times by Sachin
sparked controversy by re-
ferring to people as "beg-
condemned the minister's
statement, with state presi-
prosecute ex-excise official
age of officers in the department where the Sahib is
Gaur, a man she met as a fel- gars," criticising them for dent Jeetu Patwari accusing Our Staff Reporter sources of income. The raids,
working. So, despite his efforts, his transfer has become
low student in 2010. allegedly becoming used to the BJP of "arrogance of BHOPAL which took place on October 15,
a problem. Now, the Sahib is waiting for Lady Luck to fa-
vour him: should the government get angry with an of- After winning her trust "begging" from the govern- power." Patwari said, "BJP's 2019, uncovered a staggering
ficer and send him to the loop line, he would get an with promises of marriage, ment. Speaking at the un- arrogance of power is now The state government has amount of property, valued at
opportunity to come out of the department he dislikes. Sachin exploited her for veiling of a statue of Rani intolerable. Those who call granted prosecution per- over Rs 100 crore. A 70-member
years, only to refuse tying Avanti Bai Lodhi in Sutha- lic interactions. the people as beggars for mission to Lokayukta to file a Lokayukta team executed sim-
Names discussed the knot when she recently
asked him to honour his
liya town, Rajgarh district
on Saturday, Patel expressed
Patel said, "People have
fallen into a habit of taking
votes will get a befitting
reply."
case against former assistant
excise commissioner Alok
ultaneous raids on seven loca-
tions, including Bhopal, Indore,

T he government is mulling over the names of three of-

ficers for posting to an organisation considered im-
portant for the IPS officers. The government has already
word.
The Habibganj
concern over what he per-
ceived as a growing depend-
from society. Now, they have
even become accustomed to
He said that BJP seeks
votes from public to remain
Khare, sources said on Sunday.
In 2019, the Lokayukta con-
Raisen and Chattarpur, all
linked to Khare, who was
police, under TI Sanjeev ency on government begging from the govern- in power, but when people ducted a series of raids that led posted in Indore at the time.The
resolved to remove the officer posted there. So, he is set Chaukse, have registered an handouts. He said that ment. Whenever leaders demand their rights, they to the discovery of dispropor- allegations stemmed from
to go anytime, and the place, where he is going to be FIR against the accused people have become accus- come in the midst of people, are insulted. "This is a direct tionate assets worth crores, al- Khare’s tenure since his recruit-
shifted, has also been fixed, but his replacement is yet to
and are trying to track tomed to making demands they are handed over a pile insult to the mandate," he legedly owned by Khare and his ment in 1998 through the state
be found. There are reports that the government is
him down. from politicians during pub- of demand letters." He also said. wife, compared to their known public service commission.
chewing over the names, and the bureaucracy has sug-
gested the name of a non-controversial officer for post-
ing there. But the officer has a problem: he is considered

Kolar-ISKCON Road will

loyal to the former chief minister, and because of this,
the government avoids posting him to that place. Be-

be called Prabhupaad: CM
sides this Sahib, one of the two officers, whose names
are under consideration, is close to the head of the state.
The other officer is trying to get the position through his
clout. The government’s failure to find an officer for the
organisation is benefitting the Sahib working there, but
the efforts to transfer him are too small to see.

Return to state
T he story about the return of an IAS officer deputed to
the Centre was scripted at the Global Investors Sum-
mit (GIS). The officer came from Delhi to take part in it.
The Chief Minister as well as the Chief Secretary (CS)
spoke to him to know whether he had any plans to return
to the state. He reportedly told both of them that he
would soon do it. During his stay in Delhi, the Sahib, who
befriended the CS, was with the latter at the GIS for a
long time. The Sahib is known for his good conduct as
well as for efficient working. There are speculations
about his return to the state. The officer does not want
to leave Delhi for some reasons, and, after this trip, he,
too, seems to have made up his mind to come back to
the state. It is certain that whenever he returns, he will Chief minister Mohan Yadav lays foundation stone of
get an important department. He may be posted to the Radha Govind Temple to be built by ISKCON on Sunday
CM’s Secretariat.
Our Staff Reporter The chief minister said
Efforts for posting BHOPAL that India is globally recog-

A Principal Secretary (PS), after receiving setbacks nised as the land of Lord
from everywhere, is again making efforts for posting. The road connecting Kolar Ram and Lord Krishna. He
He has been waiting for a plum posting since the new Road and ISKCON Temple also said that the state is
government took over. The PS is continuously sent to the will now be known as Prab- working actively towards al-
loop line. After all his efforts for posting came to naught, hupaad, announced chief cohol prohibition. Presently,
the PS has sought the help of a person who does liaising. minister Mohan Yadav dur- alcohol prohibition has been
He has assured the officer of bringing him back to the ing the foundation stone-lay- enforced in 17places of the
mainstream administration. Because the person has a lot ing ceremony of the Radha state.
of influence in the present government, an agent of the Govind Temple being built Besides, efforts are under-
PS is regularly meeting him, so that the Sahib can get an by ISKCON, on Sunday. way to increase milk pro-
important department. The head of the state is angry Local MLA Rameshwar duction from 9% to 20%
with the PS, so he has been posted in a place outside the Sharma and ISKCON’s Mad- through the National Dairy
mainstream administration. Yet, the government is an- hya Pradesh head, Guru Pra- Development Board. The
grier with the PS than it was earlier because of his behav- sad Swami, said that this CM said that these initiatives
iour. Ergo he was transferred to a department where temple will be the largest are part of the state's
there is no work, and now, with the help of the liaising ISKCON temple in the state broader efforts to return to
person, he wants to please the government. of Madhya Pradesh. its cultural roots.
n Nitendra Sharma

BMC COLLECTS OVER All 4 autonomous board

RS 2 LAKH FINE chiefs under NCISM replaced
Our Staff Reporter sponsible for spreading con-
BHOPAL struction debris, waste, and not Our Staff Reporter Rating Board for Indian Sys-
adhering to proper waste dis- BHOPAL tem of Medicine (MARBIM),
In a continuous effort to main- posal norms. Penalties were and Board of Ethics and
tain cleanliness and improve also levied on those who failed The Ayush Ministry has an- Medical Registration for In-
air quality ahead of Swachh to use green nets during con- nounced a major change, as dian System of Medicine
Survekshan 2024, Bhopal Mu- struction, contributing to poor all four presidents of auton- (BERIM).
nicipal Corporation (BMC) has air quality. On Sunday alone, omous boards under the Na- Dr. Rakesh Pandey, na-
imposed spot fine totaling over fines amounting to Rs 12,000 tional Commission for tional spokesman of the
Rs 2 lakh in just one week. Dur- were collected in 101 cases. Pe- Indian System of Medicine Ayush Association, said that
ing the crackdown, corpor- nalties were imposed across (NCISM) will be replaced. A there are more than 700 col-
ation teams collected Rs 1, zones with significant fines in notification has been issued leges offering Ayurveda,
94,000 in 1,452 cases, address- Zones 15, 13, and 14 for im- for the appointment of new Siddha, Sowa-rigpa and
ing cleanliness violations proper waste management presidents for these boards. Unani courses across the
across the city. and hygiene violations. The The positions that will see country, including Madhya
The BMC’s Health Depart- corporation has urged builders new appointments include Pradesh. He said that in-
ment, under the direction of to use green nets during con- the President of Board of spections of ASU medical
Commissioner Harendra Na- struction to minimise dust pol- Ayurveda, Board of Unani, colleges will take place in
rayan, took strict action against lution and support efforts to Siddha and Sowa-rigpa, March, covering institutions
individuals and builders re- improve air quality. Medical Assessment and in the state as well.
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DISPUTE | ‘Procedures for installing statues weren't followed’

Former MLA's son
Controversy over unveiling attempts suicide over
of Tantya Bhil statue in Guna dispute with wife
FP News Service He revealed that Pramod's wife
FP News Service cifically address urban traffic DEWAS had previously filed a com-
GUNA obstructions, not rural instal- plaint against the family at In-
lations. Is it a crime to install A former MLA's son attempted dore's women's police station,
MANDSAUR A dispute emerged in Guna the statue of a freedom fighter suicide by consuming a poison- leading to court proceedings
‘Water doesn't stale, save every over unveiling of freedom who fought against the Brit- ous substance after ongoing that were later settled through
drop’ – Ramchandra Raikwar fighter Tantya Bhil's statue in ish? Singh wrote on X, sug- marital disputes. Pramod community intervention.
Social worker Ramchandra Raikwar said that water Raghogarh area on Sunday. gesting the administration Verma, son of ex-MLA Sur- According to the father, re-
does not ‘stale’ and should not be wasted. Speaking Former Chief Minister Digvi- was following orders from endra Verma was initially cent tensions centred around
at Anurag Sanstha’s awareness march on water jaya Singh was scheduled to above rather than constitu- rushed to a private hospital in pressure from Pramod's wife
conservation, he urged people to use leftover water unveil the statue, but district tional law. Dewas before being trans- and in-laws to relocate to In-
wisely. The event was conducted by Gopalkrishna administration officials denied The seven-feet high statue ferred to Indore for advanced dore. Despite moving to a sep-
Pancharia. permission for the ceremony. was installed by tribal com- treatment. In his suicide note, arate house in Mridul Vihar
The administrative officials munity members on a ten-feet Pramod expressed extreme approximately five years ago to
said that proper procedures stand after collecting dona- disillusionment with marriage ease tension, disputes con-
for installing statues on gov- tion. Singh has advised organ- writing, ‘Never marry, it is not tinued, including one the night
ernment land weren't fol- isers to postpone the unveiling necessary.’ The note detailed before suicide attempt. In his
lowed. Officials claim the for a week while maintaining harassment allegedly inflicted note, Pramod apologised to his
installation, located just five they will proceed with a by his wife and in-laws since mother, expressing regret for
metres from a state highway at grander ceremony later. The their marriage over 15 years failing as a son, brother and
Barsat intersection in Pipalk- administration team, includ- ago. father. The distressed note con-
hedi village, violates Supreme ing SDM Vikas Kumar Anand Former MLA Surendra cluded with controversial
Court and High Court direc- lenged these claims on social gued that Pipalkhedi is a gram and SDOP Deepa Dudwe, Verma told media persons that statements about female edu-
MANDSAUR tives regarding statues at inter- media, questioning whether panchayat that had granted visited there to explain regula- his son runs a building material cation alongside his final rec-
Education empowers sections. different rules apply to BJP permission and that court tions to villagers and sug- shop and had been experienc- ommendation against
Former CM Singh chal- and Congress leaders. He ar- orders cited by officials spe- gested relocating the event. ing daily conflicts with his wife. marriage.
girls: Ratna Baser
Inner Wheel Club Mandsaur Shakti distributed sal-

Woman registers 104 proclaimed offenders held in

war suits to 50 needy students at Maharani Laxmi-
bai Higher Secondary School, sponsored by donor Handicapped on
Bindiya Maru. Club president Ratna Baser said that
tricycle killed
education empowers girls to achieve their dreams.
The event featured a parade and welcome dance. dowry harassment in accident month-long special campaign
case against in-laws
Club editor Vinita Singhvi, vice president Vishakha
Parikh and others were present. FP News Service FP News Service
BADNAWAR DHAR
FP News Service she faced constant mistreat-
ALOT ment within months of mar- A truck hit a battery-oper- Dhar Police arrested 104 ab-
riage. ated tricycle, killing the sconding proclaimed of-
A woman from Alot has regis- She alleges that her hus- handicapped driver, on Sun- fenders with rewards totaling
tered a complaint against her band regularly insulted her day afternoon. The accident Rs 283k during a special
MAHESHWAR
husband and in-laws from In- appearance, assaulted her took place on Lebad-Naya- campaign conducted from
Student’s felicitated dore, accusing them of dowry physically and misappropri- gaon four-lane road near vil- February 1-28. Under the gui-
with laptops and scooters harassment and domestic ated her coaching income lage Multhan, a little dance of SP Manoj Kumar DIG Indore Range (Rural) Ni- bery suspects, 4 accused of
Class 12 students received scooters under MP Gov- abuse. Shruti Jain of Jagdev- while pressuring her for addi- distance away from Vanas- Singh, the campaign targeted mish Aggarwal and ASP Dr looting, 5 rape suspects, 1
ernment’s scheme at CM Rise School, Maheshwar ganj in Alot has filed charges tional funds to purchase prop- thali Hotel. offenders wanted for serious Indrajit Bakalwar, who pro- fraud suspect and 36 others
for their excellence. Suhani Hedau (93.2%) and Lak- under Sections 3 and 4 of erty. Despite her father Police said the deceased crimes, including robbery, vided necessary guidelines to involved in communal and
shya Sharma (88.8%) secured first position. Addi- Dowry Act 1961 and Section purchasing a plot in her name has been identified as Nan- dacoity, burglary, theft and all police station in-charges miscellaneous offences.
tionally, 30 students benefited from the laptop 85 of the Indian Penal Code in Rau, Indore, harassment dram Nemaji Maru (50), resi- crime against women. and the cyber cell team. Many of these accused had
scheme. Principal Birju Gupta credited teacher's (IPC) 2023 against her hus- continued with demands for dent of village Vani, Sardarpur The operation was The arrests included 51 ab- been evading authorities for
guidance and student's hard work for success, con- band Himanshu Burad, money to build a house. tehsil. He was going from his launched following directives sconding criminals with re- extended periods. Their ap-
gratulating them on their achievements. father-in-law Umesh Burad, The situation escalated on village to Simlawada when the issued by IG, Rural Zone, In- wards worth Rs 1,97,500 and prehension will help resolve
brother-in-law Lavesh Burad February 11, when Shruti speeding truck (MH-18 BG- dore Anurag during a divi- 53 individuals with perma- numerous pending cases and
MAHIDPUR
(a well-known Jain bhajan claimed she was beaten and 8414) hit him from the rear, sion-level crime review nent warrants carrying re- expedite court trials, poten-
Pahadia appointed president singer) and sister-in-law evicted from her home with killing him on the spot. His meeting in January. Addi- wards of Rs 85,500. Among tially leading to faster
of Modi Fans Group Lipika Burad. an ultimatum to bring body was later taken to the tional supervision came from those captured were 5 rob- convictions.
Bhagwan Singh Pahadia has According to Shruti's state- Rs 50 lakh. Assistant Sub- Badnawar hospital.
been appointed as hazyarda ment, she married Himanshu Inspector KL Kherwa con- His family members were
block president of PM Narendra
Modi Fans Group by state Con-
on February 9, 2016, in Indore.
Her father provided Rs 10.5
firmed that police have issued
notices to accused family
informed, and they told police
that Nandram used to water
Special trains District Congress
gress president Govind Dagdi on for Holi
spokesperson demands
lakh cash, 250 gram of gold members to appear in court. the fields and was going there
the recommendation of State and household items as Authorities accompanied when the accident took place. FP News Service
General Secretary Nandkishore
dowry. Despite being profi- Shruti to retrieve her personal Police have registered a MANDSAUR
Sisodia. E-Congress friends have
congratulated Pahadia on his appointment.
cient in English and running a
coaching centre, Shruti claims
belongings from Indore
residence.
case against the driver and
seized the truck. Special trains will be intro-
water tax rollback
duced for Holi to accom- FP News Service
modate increased passenger MANDSAUR

Union Minister contributes to demand with efforts of MP

Sudhir Gupta. South Central District Congress spokesperson

BJP’s lifetime cooperation fund

Railway (SCR) will operate Rajnarayan Lad has demanded
special trains between Ka- Mandsaur Municipality to with-
chiguda and Madar, with draw its proposed water tax in-
FP News service stops at Mandsaur, Neemuch crease and charge residents
DHAR and Jaora. Train No 07701 will only for actual water supplied. Rajnarayan Lad
depart from Kachiguda at Addressing the Municipality regular water supply to citizens,’
PANSEMAL As part of BJP’s Aajeevan Sa- 11:30 pm and arrive in Madar president and CMO, Lad criti- Lad stated. He questioned the
hayog Nidhi Abhiyan, at 12:50 pm the next day. The cised the municipal body for effectiveness of government
People join BJP, inspired launched on the death anni- service will run on March 11 collecting full monthly charges schemes that consumed crores
by MLA Shyam Barde versary of Pandit Deendayal and March 16. The train will while providing water only on of rupees, calling them ‘failures’
Forty families from Amlapani village left Congress Upadhyay, donations are being stop at Jaora at 5:20 am, alternate days, effectively de- that haven't delivered on their
and joined BJP, inspired by MLA Shyam Barde’s work collected across all mandals in Mandsaur at 6:20 am and livering service for just 15 days promises. Congress spokesper-
and government schemes in Pansemal. Barde wel- the district. Party workers, Neemuch at 7:15 am. For the per month. son characterised the current
comed them with party scarves and flowers. The senior leaders and public rep- return journey, train no 07702 Lad pointed out that the civic billing practice as ‘cheating the
new members praised his efforts in development
resentatives are contributing District President Mahant Ni- chal Patidar, BJP nagar man- will leave Madar at 4:05 pm body had previously raised common people’ by charging
and public service. Barde assured continuous work
to the fund. On Saturday, lesh Bharti and district in- dal president Vishal Nigam, and reach Kachiguda at 4:00 water taxes, promising regular for a full month of service while
for better roads, education and healthcare in region.
Union Minister and regional charge Dr Sharad Vijayvargiya. former mandal president Ni- am the following day. The ser- supply through initiatives like delivering water for only half
MP Savitri Thakur handed Present at the event were Dhar tesh Agrawal, Rocky Ahuja vice will operate on March 13 Kalabhatta Yojana and Chambal that time. He emphasised that
over a donation cheque to BJP rural district president Chan- and other BJP workers. and March 18. Yojana. However, residents con- this practice particularly
tinue to receive water with low burdens residents already
pressure and on an irregular struggling with inflation. Lad

BAGH
Man held for smuggling wood schedule despite rate increases.
‘The BJP has controlled
Mandsaur municipality for 50
urged public representatives
and the district collector to ad-
dress these concerns and pro-
Students awarded E-Scooters FP News Service approximately Rs 20k to 25k. Sev- years but has failed to ensure vide relief to citizens.
Under Madhya Pradesh government's E-Scooty PANSEMAL eral forest officials participated in
scheme for meritorious students, top scorers of
2024-25 session were awarded e-scooters. CM Rise The forest department team ar-
the successful operation, includ-
ing Forest Department Pansemal CCRH administrative officer visits Jhabua
School's Monil Bhayal (84%), Sharmistha Nayak rested a man for smuggling wood Deputy Ranger Raju Patil, Niwali Jhabua : Central Council for
(91%) and Model School's Sohel Khatri (83%) re- near Malpha village under Pan- Deputy Ranger Dongar Singh Ka- Research in Homeopathy
ceived the honour. Principal DS Baghel congratu- semal forest range on Saturday nase and Forest Guards Nilesh (CCRH) senior research and
lated them and wished students a bright future. night. Officials seized illegally Patil, Santosh Alune, Anil Patil administrative Officer Dr
harvested teak logs along with a and Mahesh Sakle. Forest Range Renu Mittal visited Jhabua on cussed creating an action plan
PIPLIA MANDI bike during the operation. Dep- Officer Manoj Vaskale empha- Sunday. During her visit, she to provide homeopathy treat-
Two wanted criminals arrested uty forest ranger Raju Patil re- ficer Manoj Vaskale, a special smuggler on Malpha-Mortalai sised that the department will met with District Panchayat ment for sickle cell patients in
Pipliya Mandi police arrested two wanted criminals, ported on Sunday that action was team was assembled to investi- road and confiscated 13 pieces of continue to take strict action CEO Jitendra Singh Chauhan, the district. The team aims to
Mohsin (20) and Mukhtiyar (28), both residents of taken based on information re- gate illegal logging activities in teak logs along with the bike used against illegal harvesting and CMHO Dr BS Baghel and dis- collect data on health impacts
Botalganj, carrying Rs 10k bounty each. They were ceived from an informer. Under the area. for transportation. The seized transportation of forest resources trict AYUSH officer Dr and present findings to the
caught with illegal sharp weapons. The court or- the direction of Forest Range Of- The team intercepted the items are estimated to be worth in the region. Pramila Chauhan. They dis- government.
dered their imprisonment after being presented in
Shahpur district court, Burhanpur. Illegal sharp
swords were also recovered from both of them. Longest Performing Folk Dance Group PANCHANG 3.3.2025
(UTTARAYAN)
Mukesh Darbar and Group wins title Saka 1946
Month

Yoga
Samvat 2081
: Falgun Shukla 4 Monday 6.03 P.M.
Nakshatra : Asvini 4.30 A.M. then Bharani
: Shukla 9.59 A.M. then Brahma 5.24 A.M.
FP News Service MLA Manju Dadu expressed Karan : Vanij 7.31 A.M. then Bav 4.38 A.M.

BURHANPUR pride in how the performers Moon : Mes ———————————-

had brought honour to Bur- VEN, RAHU,

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honoured with the World for Burhanpur city and en- JUP 8

Book of Records, London couraged the artistes with

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Winners to be awarded Performing Folk Dance event was attended by nu- 4 6
On the second day of National Science Day celebra- Group’ category. The recog- merous dignitaries including KETU

tion, Swami Vivekananda Government College, nition came during a special Bhopal and District Archae- day celebration. World Book folk dances of Madhya Pra- District Panchayat CEO Lata
Susner organised Rangoli and Quiz competitions two-day programme held on ology, Tourism and Culture of Records officials Dr Tithi desh while boosting tourism Sharanagat, Additional Col-
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Briefs Maha Kumbh to

SURVEY: Worker-population ratio increasing in last seven years
Economy set
NEW DELHI ‘Employment rising but wages drive consumption for increased
govt spending
not keeping pace with inflation’ demand in Q4 FY25
Retail market
to hit `190L cr ANI
NEW DELHI
by 2034 ANI
The Indian retail market is PTI NEW DELHI India's economy is
expected to reach over Rs NEW DELHI ‘States’ expected to see a boost in
190 lakh crore by 2034 and investment The MahaKumbh megaevent Q4FY25, supported by a
retailers capable of Niti Aayog member Arvind will provide a boost to con- sustained increase in gov-
embracing the country's Virmani has said that while friendliness sumption demand in the ernment spending and
diverse demographics and employment is increasing in index to come fourth quarter of the financial capital expenditure
contrasting consumer India, real wages for regular in 2 months’ year 2025, benefiting sectors (Capex), alongside a pickup
behaviours stand to gain jobs have not kept pace with such as trade, hospitality, and in consumption driven by
the most, according to a inflation over the past seven NITI Aayog member transport, as per a report by the Maha-Kumbh and
report. years. Arvind Virmani has said CareEdge. 4.1 per cent growth witnessed wedding season, according
India has an opportunity in that work on the second The report added that the last quarter. Agricultural activ- to a report by Union Bank
NEW DELHI terms of global population, phase of the investment economic momentum will ities were aided by robust of India. The report added
Goyal's US visit and there is a need to take
advantage of it. For this,
friendliness index of
states is in progress
rebound in the coming
quarters, supported by factors
Kharif output growth and
healthy Rabi sowing growth.
that the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) has continued
for trade talks improving the quality of and it is expected to be such as recovering rural The services sector, too, to support growth with rate
to start today teaching and training is
"As far as my for wages not increasing as released in a month or demand, lower taxes, policy maintained its broad momen- cuts, liquidity provisions,
important, he noted. per inflation is the lack of two. The Union govern- rate cuts, falling food inflation, tum, growing at 7.4 per cent and regulatory adjust-
With India and the US In an interview with PTI-
assessment is skills. We are not hiring skilled ment in its FY26 Budget and increased public capital YoY in Q3, higher than Q2 ments, including the rever-
gearing up to start negoti- Bhasha, he said, "According to concerned, the main jobs. I have seen the data of announced the launch expenditure. growth of 7.2 per cent. The sal of macroprudential
ations for a proposed bilat- PLFS (Periodic Labour Force reason for wages not many countries... based on of the 'Investment "Festivities amidst 'Maha- improvement in the growth of tightening.
eral trade agreement, Survey) data, the worker- increasing as per that, I would say that we need Friendliness Index of Kumbh' celebrations in Q4 the services sector was on the These measures, com-
Commerce and Industry population ratio has been inflation is the lack to work on this (skill). It is in a States' in 2025 to should also support consump- back of higher growth of trade, bined with the Credit
Minister Piyush Goyal's clearly increasing in the last of skills, says Niti very weak state. The central further the spirit of tion demand and sectors such hotels, transport, communica- Guarantee Fund Trust for
Washington visit will begin seven years. This means that Aayog member government is taking steps. competitive cooperative as trade, hotel and transport," tion & broadcasting services, Micro and Small
on Monday, according to the number of jobs is increas-
Arvind Virmani States also need to work in this federalism. This index the report added. which jumped from 6.1 per Enterprises (CGTMSE)
an official. Goyal is likely to ing more than the population direction, work needs to be will motivate states to There has been an improve- cent in Q2 to 6.7 per cent in Q3. Micro, Small & Medium
hold talks with US Trade growth. There are fluctuations done at the district level review regulations to ment in the private consump- Further the report added in Enterprises (MSME)
Representative (USTR) in this too but the trend shows casual workers has increased because jobs will be created identify what is tion demand in the rural its outlook that consumption scheme, are set to spur
Jamieson Greer and US that jobs are increasing. during the seven years and there." impeding investment. centers, as revealed by the demand is expected to credit growth in the
Commerce Secretary Therefore, it is wrong to say their condition has improved This is important because The initiative aims to GDP data released on Friday. strengthen as the inflationary coming months.
Howard Lutnick, the offi- that jobs are not increasing". during this period. The figures when skills increase, produc- promote healthy com- India's GDP growth for the pressures ease and the bene- However, the report
cial said. As per the PLFS Annual confirm this. tivity increases and real wages petition among states third quarter stood at 6.2 per fits of lower taxes kick in. pointed out the key risks
Report 2023-24 (July-June), "But a bigger issue is in the increase. This happens in to attract private invest- cent, reflecting a significant The Reserve Bank of India adding that ongoing tariff
NEW DELHI the worker-population ratio in case of regular salaried jobs. In India as well as in the world. ment. The Ministry of improvement compared to the (RBI) has already cut the policy wars and escalating geo-
Use of organic terms of persons of all ages
increased to 43.7 per cent in
this category, real wages have
not increased in line with
Skill development is needed
not only for those who are
Finance is working on
the parameters related
5.6 per cent growth recorded
in Q2 FY25.
repo rate by 25 basis points in
February, with further cuts of
political tensions, which
could dampen the econ-
fertilizer to add 2023-24 from 34.7 per cent in inflation in seven years," the already working but also for to 'Investment Friendly In terms of the sectors, agri- 25-50 basis points expected in omic recovery. India's
$2.6 bn revenue 2017-18. economist said. the new people who are Index of States' in con- culture growth continued to FY26, which should support economic growth regis-
"If we look at the wage data "As far as my assessment is coming in, the Niti Aayog sultation with NITI recover, growing at 5.6 per private capex and demand, the tered rate of 6.2 per cent in
The government's initiat- in PLFS, the real salary of concerned, the main reason member said. Aayog and the DPIIT. cent YoY in Q3, higher than the report added. Q3FY25.
ive to promote the use of
organic fertilizer could
add a revenue of USD 2.6
billion for the biogas
industry, the Indian Biogas
‘Hind Zinc on track to Indian tariffs
are WTO
Markets to remain weak on Coal India waives
financial coverage
Association (IBA) said on
Sunday. The government double metal production compliant: GTRI FII outflows, tariff concerns charge for
non-power sector
has announced an amend-
ment to encourage the
use of organic fertilizer for
to 2 MTPA in 5 years’ PTI
NEW DELHI
FPJ News Service
NEW DELHI
l Mcap of 8 most valued firms erodes by ₹3 lakh cr consumers
farming methods that are PTI l FPI outflow hits ₹1.12 lakh cr in Jan-Feb PTI
more ecologically friendly, NEW DELHI India's import duties are in Markets are expected to wit- NEW DELHI
the IBA said in a state- compliance with the global ness volatile trends during the l Improved earnings from Q1 FY26 may subside
ment. Vedanta Group firm trade rules and the govern- current week as investor uncertainties Coal India Limited on Sunday
Hindustan Zinc aims to double ment should convey this to the sentiment continues to l BSE-30 Sensex falls 6% year-to-date said that non-power sector
NEW DELHI its metal production to two US administration, economic remain weak on growing (NPS) consumers will not have
ACME Solar million tonnes per annum
(MTPA) within the next five
think tank GTRI said on
Sunday. It also said that negoti-
trade tariff concerns and FII
fund outflows, according to
l Ongoing uncertainty surrounding US trade policies to pay the coal value worth ten
days of supply as financial
plans `17K cr years, Chairperson Priya country. ating a comprehensive free market men.
l Rising US bond yields, strong US dollar, and global
coverage for the dry fuel
economic uncertainties attract FIIs towards US assets
capex by 2026 Agarwal Hebbar said. Hindustan Zinc's roaster trade agreement with the US Last week, the BSE bench- received via rail transport.
"With India's expansion in and fertilizer plant projects are presents several challenges. mark slumped 2,112.96 points l FPIs sell heavily in best performing stocks in "With the waiver of finan-
ACME Solar on Sunday steel capacity and a strong on track, strengthening its The US may push India to (2.80%), and the Nifty lost 671.2 financial services, where valuations are attractive cial coverage, CIL takes an
said it has planned an focus on infrastructure, growth pipeline. open government procure- points (2.94%). important step towards reduc-
investment of Rs 17,000 Hindustan Zinc is on track to "Our record-breaking pro- ment to American firms, The combined market valu- the Indian equity markets in tion to FPJ, Vipul Bhowar, sen- ing transactional complexities
crore on capital expendi- double its production to two duction numbers are backed reduce agricultural subsidies, ation of eight most valued February pushing total out- ior director-listed investments and fostering an environment
ture by 2026 with a focus MTPA by 2030, as our zinc by highly digitalised and auto- weaken patent protections by firms eroded by Rs 3,09,244.57 flows to Rs 1.13 lakh crore in at Waterfield Advisors, said, that encourages smooth and
on hybrid and round-the- plays a critical role in steel gal- mated operations that con- allowing evergreening, and crore in a holiday-shortened the first two months of 2025 “Elevated valuations of Indian efficient business operations,"
clock renewable capac- vanisation," Hebbar said in a tinue to set industry bench- remove restrictions on data last week, with Tata amid rising global trade ten- equities, alongside concerns the PSU said in a statement.
ities. The company is also letter to shareholders. marks. Be it our tele-remote flows, it said, adding India has Consultancy Services taking sions and concerns over cor- about corporate earnings The latest decision is one
evaluating entry in nuclear The company's current operations allowing us to oper- resisted these demands for the biggest hit. The market porate earnings growth. The growth, have led to a sus- more step in Coal India Ltd's
energy segment, though metal production capacity is 1.1 ate underground mines from decades and is still not pre- valuation of Tata Consultancy net outflow in January stood tained outflow of foreign port- ongoing efforts to streamline
these plans are at a draw- MTPA. The company, she said, the surface or advanced pared to accept. US President Services plunged Rs 1,09,211.97 at Rs 78,027 crore. The mass- folio investments. The earn- operations under the broader
ing board level, ACME is also expanding into critical robotics in metal production, Trump on multiple occasions crore to Rs 12,60,505.51 crore, ive selling by FPIs has resulted ings reports for the third ease of doing business initiat-
Solar said in a statement. minerals and has been we stay committed to minimiz- have alleged that India has the most among the top-10 in the BSE-30 Sensex falling quarter of fiscal year 2025 ive, the company said.
declared the preferred bidder ing human intervention across high tariffs and termed it "tar- firms. Foreign investors off- over six per cent year-to-date. have been modest, indicating Meanwhile, Coal India arm
NEW DELHI for several blocks across the our operations," she said. iff king" and "tariff abuser". loaded Rs 34,574 crore from In an e-mail communica- an atmosphere of uncertainty. NCL will soon commence its
Meir files IPO Rs 24,000-crore rehabilitation
and resettlement (R&R) pro-
draft papers ject to relocate from Morwa
with Sebi Whether it's 80 or 90 hrs a week, India must work CWC to play a key role in India’s township in Singrauli, a top
company official said on
Meir Commodities India
Ltd has filed preliminary
hard to achieve $30 trillion economy by 2047: Kant logistics cost reduction plan: Min Sunday. The relocation, under
the 'Singrauli Punarasthapan'
papers with markets regu- PTI cultivate a similar mindset to Responding to a question on PTI Programme, we aim to bring project, will involve shifting
lator Sebi seeking its NEW DELHI build a world-class economy. work-life balance, Kant empha- NEW DELHI down logistics costs from the around 50,000 people and
approval to raise funds "I strongly believe in hard sised that there is enough time existing 13-14 per cent to glo- 22,500 houses. Singrauli sits
through an initial public Indians must work hard to work. Indians must work hard, for personal well-being within The government aims to bal standards of around 8 per atop around 600 mn tonnes of
Offering (IPO). The achieve the ambitious target of whether it's 80 hours or 90 a disciplined work schedule. "I reduce logistics costs from the cent. mineable coal.
Mumbai-based company's making India a USD 30 trillion hours a week. If your ambition work every day. I exercise. I play current 13-14 per cent to glo- "CWC, as a leading "This is a huge project esti-
proposed IPO is a mix of economy by 2047, former Niti is to move from a USD 4 trillion golf, and I still manage to work bal standards of around 8 per warehousing organisation, mated at Rs 24,000 crore. We
fresh issues 52.94 lakh Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has to a USD 30 trillion economy, lion. hard. Keep aside one-and-a- cent, with the Central is poised to support these are in the advanced stages of
shares and an offer-for- said. Joining the ongoing you can't do it through enter- "We have made it fashion- half-hour for yourself, and you Warehousing Corporation objectives through modern negotiations with all four resi-
sale (OFS) of 35.29 lakh debate on working hours, tainment or by following the able to talk about not working still have 22.5 hours in a day. (CWC) playing a crucial role infrastructure development dents' associations regarding
shares by promoter Rahil India's G20 Sherpa said Japan, views of some film stars," he hard. Why? India must work There's plenty of time to man- in this nationwide trans- and efficiency enhance- benefits and relaxations in
Irfan Iqbal Shaikh, accord- South Korea and China have said while speaking at Business hard to deliver projects ahead age work-life balance, but don't formation effort. ments," Food Minister documentation requirements.
ing to the draft red her- achieved economic success Standard's Manthan summit. of time, with world-class excel- make it fashionable to say "With the launch of the Pralhad Joshi said while The good thing is that people
ring prospectus (DRHP) through a strong work ethic Currently, the size of the Indian lence, without time and cost people shouldn't work hard," National Logistics Policy and addressing the CWC's 69th have agreed to relocate," NCL
filed recently. and suggested that India must economy is around USD 4 tril- overruns," he added. Kant said. the PM Gati Shakti Foundation Day. CMD B Sairam told PTI.

Quality of work matters, not Pranali Dharadhar is NKGSB Canara Bank hosts walkathon NTPC Group achieves 400 bn units
hours, says Akash Ambani Co-op Bank Managing Director to raise cyber fraud awareness power generation in 2024-25
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Infocomm chairman A Pranali TPC Group capacity by 2032. With a
Akash Ambani on Dharadhar has achieved the fast- diverse portfolio of ther-
Friday said the number of been appointed est ever 400 billion mal, hydro, solar, and
hours put in at the office as the Managing units generation on wind power plants, NTPC
does not matter to him as Director of NKGSB Co- March 1, 2025. This mile- is dedicated to delivering
much as the quality of operative Bank, effective stone is achieved in just reliable, affordable, and
work daily. In the from February 24, 2025. 335 days, which is 12 days sustainable electricity to
comments that come She is a qualified earlier as compared to the nation. The company
amid a heated debate on Chartered Accountant the last financial year. In is committed to adopting

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the number of hours to be C-suite executives have with diploma in IFRS anara Bank’s Inspector Cyber Police FY 2023-24, the company best practices, fostering
put in at work per week, expressed diverse opinions (ACCA, UK.), having a Mumbai circle (BKC) D. V. Chavan had crossed 400 billion innovation, and embrac-
the son of the richest on work hours per week, rich experience of over MD) till date. On 26th office has delivered a speech on units generation on ing clean energy techno-
Indian Mukesh Ambani with some advocating up 21 years’ in co-operative September 1917, Sheth recently organised a tackling digital frauds. March 13, 2024. NTPC is logies for a greener
said both work and family to 90 hours of work and banking. Dharadhar has Shantaram Mangesh walkathon to raise He highlighted the India's largest integrated future. Along with power
are the biggest priorities of prioritising work over held executive level Kulkarni laid thefounda- awareness about ‘cyber importance of immedi- power utility, contributing generation, NTPC has
his life and it is very impor- family while others in posts in various depart- tion to NKGSB Bank. frauds’ and promote the ate reporting via 1930 to one-fourth of India's ventured into various new
tant for a person to know favour of outcomes from ments, including audit, With a modest begin- use of the 1930 toll-free increase recovery power requirements and business areas, including
his or her priorities in life. "I those hours. A minority finance and taxation, ning in 1917, NKGSB is helpline and the Cyber chances. As part of has an installed capacity e-mobility, battery stor-
don't think about it (timing has spoken in favour of trade finance, risk man- now a Multi-State Crime Police website for canara bank’s awareness of over 77 GW, with an age, pumped hydro stor-
at work) in terms of tim- under 50 hours of work a agement, AML and Bankhaving its area of reporting online scams. initiative in cyber frauds additional capacity of 29.5 age, waste-to-energy,
ings and the amount of week as well. He also said Credit. In April, 2022 she operation in the States of The event was led by a mobile van carrying GW under construction, nuclear power, and green
hours. It's about the quality that his company has cre- joined NKGSB Co-oper- Maharashtra, Karnataka, CGM Alok Agarwal, awareness messages is including 9.6 GW of hydrogen solutions. It has
of work that you do on a ated a team of over 1,000 ative Bank as the CFO Goa, Gujarat, Madhya DGM Ranjit Jha, and also in the road of renewable energy capac- also participated in the
daily basis," Ambani said data scientists, and from May 2024 she Pradesh and Union terri- Saravanan P, along with Mumbai city to sensitize ity. The company is com- bidding for power dis-
while addressing the researchers and engineers was the Dy. MD (simulta- tories of Daman, Diu, Canara Bank staff. Chief the general public about mitted to achieving 60 tribution of Union
Mumbai Tech Week event. to guide it on the AI front. neously acting as interim Dadra and Nagar Haveli. guest Senior Police the cyber related frauds. GW of renewable energy Territories.
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CRPF Registers Major BDSA signs MoU with Invictus Dr Suresh Mehrotra
Successes in Anti-Militancy Prime under 'Project Triumph'
and Counter-Insurgency

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed re-

cently between the Bengaluru Division Sports Association
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has achieved (BDSA) and Invictus Prime Pvt. Ltd., marking a significant
significant successes across multiple operational the- milestone in the journey of athlete development under
atres—Left Wing Extremism areas, Jammu & Kashmir, 'Project Triumph' launched by BDSA. This initiative, aimed
and the North-East—between 1st and 15th February 2025, at providing comprehensive support services to elite ath- : Divya Solanki is Add Ind Director,
further strengthening internal security. letes, is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between BDSA, an Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd
: Ajay Seth to be new Finance
Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Areas association that manages close to 80 athletes across six Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd, a company
During this period, 03 arms (2 from Jharkhand and 1 from major disciplines, and Invictus Prime, a renowned sports Secretary
with fast-growing development of
Balaghat), 90 ammunition, 34 IEDs, 15 Gelatin sticks, 16 training and performance enhancement organization In all probability Secretary
Infrastructure in India has appointed
detonators, 325 spikes, 2 grenades etc have been recov- based in Bengaluru. Economic Affairs Ajay Seth will be
Mrs. Divya Solanki as an Additional
ered from different parts of LWE affected states. The collaboration will focus on providing a holistic ap- new Finance Secretary. He is 1987
A total of 22 Maoists were apprehended, including 17 in proach to athlete development, including Strength & Independent Director of the Company for a period of
batch IAS officer of Karnataka
Chhattisgarh and 4 in Telangana. Conditioning, Physiotherapy, Diet & Nutrition programs, 5 Years with effect from 29 June, 2024 to 28 June,
cadre.
42 Maoists surrendered during this period, with 11 in and a range of other athlete support services. The goal is 2029. Mrs. Divya Solanki is a Lawyer, Journalist and a
Chhattisgarh and 19 in Telangana choosing to lay down to ensure that BDSA’s athletes receive top-notch training : Congress and Mahakumbh Publisher by profession as well as a public relations
arms. and support to excel in their respective sports, with a par- The 45 day religious confluence Mahakumbh expert and a policy analyst too. She is a practicing
On 1st February, the 131 Battalion and 203 CoBRA busted ticular emphasis on enhancing performance, reducing concluded on Mahashivratri. During this period advocate at the Supreme Court of India, Madras
a country made weapon making camp site of maoists and the risk of injury, and optimizing recovery. more than 65 crore devotees took the dip at High Court and various other High Courts in India
recovered Generator, Iron rods, Sulphur and potassium At the MoU signing ceremony, which was held at Ben- for over 15 years in the field of civil law. She was
Sangam. The Congress high command and its
powder, Gun powder, medicine and other miscellaneous galuru Division Headquarter, was attended by Coaches
items in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. and Athletes of BDSA, and the MoU was signed by coterie and other senior leaders of the grand old appointed as an Advisor on matters relating to legal,
Shreyas G Hosur (Secretary, BDSA) & GG Pramila (OSD party did not make pilgrimage to Prayagraj for commercial, civil and others in India as well outside
Sports) from Bengaluru Division, and, by Varun Shetty bath. Very few Congress leaders- Digvijay Singh, of India.
REC Ltd Signs MoU with Govt. (Director) & Rohan Mathew, (Director) from Invictus Rajesh Pilot, Rajiv Shukla and CM of Himachal : Five IPS officers get fresh postings after
of MP to Support Power Sector Prime Pvt. Ltd. The inaugural focus of the 'Project Tri-
umph' program will be on three exceptional athletes who
Pradesh Sukkhu too had a dip at Sangam. In the promotion to ADG grade in Maharashtra
political circles it is being said that these leaders
with `21K crore Commitment have been chose for their extraordinary achievements clearly defy the high command because the party
As many as five IPS officers have been given new
REC Lim- and potential: postings after promotion to the ADGP grade in
president had already announced that people are
ited, a Ma- 1. Harshitha Jayaram Maharashtra. Accordingly, Yashasvi Yadav has been
haratna 2. Ravina and going in large numbers for bathing and they are
appointed as ADG, Cyber, Mumbai, while Suhas
CPSE and a 3. Maria Jaison doing the Ganga 'Maili.' Now some senior leaders
Warke was made ADG, Jail & Reforms, Mumbai and
leading These athletes are poised for major upcoming events, in- have also contributed by taking baths in Sangam
Aswathi Dorje is ADG, Crime against Women &
NBFC cluding the Inter Railway Championships, Open National and the Ganga. Now all eyes are on the high
Child, Mumbai. Besides, Chhering Dorje has been
under the Championships, and crucial qualifications for the 2026 command as to what action they will initiate against
Ministry of Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. appointed as ADG, Special Campaign and
these so called 'Maili' leaders?
Power, has Mallikarjuna Prasanna is now ADG, Administration.
signed a : Every CAG report will expose AAP
Memoran- BHEL has been adjudged as In the Delhi Assembly, 13 more pending CAG
: Special Kashmir package extended for 3 years
The special concessions/incentives to the central
dum of Un-
derstanding
the Best PSU in 3 categories reports will be tabled by the BJP dispensation. And
government employees working in Kashmir valley
it is said that every report will expose the then AAP
(MoU) with in attached/subordinate offices or PSUs under
government's alleged corruption. One CAG report
the Government of Madhya Pradesh at the Global In- control of the central Government has been for a
has been tabled. The session has been extended for
vestors Summit 2025 in Bhopal. Under this agreement, further period of three year with effect from August
REC has committed to providing financial support of Rs two more days till March 1.
1 2024.
21,000 crore over the next five years for the development : Deputation tenure of Rajesh Kumar extended
of power sector infrastructure in the state. The MoU was : Railway taking passengers without ticket?
The deputation tenure of Rajesh Kumar, Additional
signed in the presence of Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister If sources are to be believed to clear the huge rush
of Madhya Pradesh; Neeraj Mandloi, Additional Chief Sec- Director General, CRPF, has been extended for a
of Maha Kumabh at different railway stations in
retary (Energy); Avinash Lawania, IAS, Managing Director, period of one year beyond March 18, 2025. He is a
Prayagraj, most of the passengers are travelling to
Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited 1995 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.
and fro Prayagraj without ticket. Trains are running
(MPPMCL); Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director, REC : Ms Rose Mary Abraham returns to parent over crowded. Railway has said that tickets are being
Limited; Satyaban Sahu, Chief Project Manager (Bhopal), cadre
REC; and other senior officials from MPPMCL and REC BHEL has been adjudged as the Best PSU in the cate- checked.
Limited. This MoU marks a significant step towards en- gories of ‘HR Excellence (Overall)’, ‘Best R&D Initiative’ Ms Rose Mary K Abraham, Director, DIPAM, has : Nikhil Kumar Singh joins DoT HQ
hancing the power supply network in Madhya Pradesh and ‘Excellence in Learning and Development’ by an inde- been given premature repatriation in order to avail Nikhil Kumar Singh has joined the DoT Hq as ADG.
and accelerating the state’s transition towards renewable pendent jury, for the Governance Now PSU Awards 2025. the benefit of promotion. She is a 2006 batch IES He had been transferred from Assam LSA.
energy. The investment will focus on strengthening trans- The awards were received by Krishna Kumar Thakur, Di- officer.
mission and distribution infrastructure, promoting sus- rector (HR), S.M. Ramanathan, Executive Director
tainable energy solutions, and improving overall power (OSD/E, R&D) and M. Sridhar, Executive Director (HR) — Correctness of this content is the
reliability for industries, businesses, and households from Satish Chandra Dubey, Union Minister of State for By arrangement with
across the state. Coal and Mines.

THDC Extends Consultancy Mukul Saran Mathur Takes Minister Of Rlys Reviews The WR HQs cultural team secures
Role with MoRTH Dehradun Over As GM, South Western Rly Progress Of Various Ongoing 2nd position at inter railway
R. K. Vish-
noi, CMD,
Mukul Saran Mathur
took over charge of Rly Infra Projects In Gujarat cultural dance competition
THDC General Manager,
India Lim- South Western Rail-
ited (THD- way on 1st March
CIL), 2025. He is an Indian
conveyed Railway Traffic Offi-
that apart cer of 1988 batch
from ven- and holds a Law De-
turing into gree from Delhi Uni-
different versity and a Post
forms of energy generation, THDCIL is also emerging as a Graduate Diploma
leader in consultancy services for slope stabilization solu- in Business Man-
tions across India. Strengthening its role in infrastructure agement from Man-
safety, THDCIL has signed a Memorandum of Under- agement
standing (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport and Development Insti- Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information and
Highways (MoRTH), Dehradun, for the extension of its tute, Gurgaon. Before joining the present assignment, he Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology, during
consultancy services for an additional three years. was Additional Member Commercial Railway Board. his visit to Gujarat on 1st March, 2025, inspected Ahmed-
Vishnoi added that under the MoU, THDCIL will continue In his career spanning more than over three decades he abad, Anand & Dahod railway stations and took stock of the
as a consultant for studying landslide susceptibility areas has served on Central Railway, Northern Railway, East progress of various ongoing railway infrastructural projects
and recommending mitigation measures for stretches Coast Railway, West Central Railway & Railway Board in at these locations. Minister of Railways Vaishnaw on reach- Western Railway Headquarters Cultural Team displayed
under development, including the Chardham route, a part various capacities. ing Ahmedabad station, conducted inspection of the sta- a brilliant dance performance and bagged S second posi-
of the Kailash Mansarovar route, and other National High- Previously he had held important assignments of PED/In- tion. He also reviewed the progress of the ongoing station tion in the recently concluded Inter Railway Cultural
ways in Uttarakhand. The scope of work includes provid- frastructure, Principal Chief Operations Manager/West redevelopment work. Thereafter, Vaishnaw interacted with Dance Competition organized by the Integral Coach Fac-
ing detailed designs, technical reports, and monitoring Central Railway, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, the media representatives. He informed that this year Rs tory, Chennai. According to a press release issued by
stabilization measures during execution. The estimated Divisional Railway Manager/Waltair, and Executive Direc- 17,155 cr have been allocated for Gujarat state, which is 29 Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet
revenue from this assignment is approximately ₹40 crores. tor/PPP, Railway Board, among others. He has handled times of average annual outlay of 2009 - 14. The investment Abhishek, the Cultural Team from WR HQ performed the
Bhupender Gupta, Director (Technical), THDCIL, empha- key infrastructure projects including Dedicated Freight by Railways in Gujarat is around Rs. 1,27,000 cr including energetic DIVLI dance, which is a folk dance of Goa. Their
sized that the organization is adopting advanced geotech- Corridor Projects. High Speed Rail Project and Port and Bullet train. Giving details about Ahmedabad station rede- enthralling and lively performance was applauded by ev-
nical solutions, integrating flexible and conventional Mine Connectivity Projects. Also he has contributed to- velopment, he mentioned that the work is going on in full eryone. The competition saw participation of 18 Teams,
methodologies to address site-specific challenges effec- wards enhancing passenger experience through Digital swing. The design has been done considering the structural both from Zonal Railways as well as Production Units.
tively. This initiative will significantly enhance the safety Solutions. requirements and integrating it aesthetically with local her- Ashok Kumar Misra, General Manager of Western Rail-
and reliability of road infrastructure in Uttarakhand. The He has also worked as the Head of Asia office of Interna- itage values. A Concourse Roof Plaza has been planned way congratulated the winning Team for their outstand-
MoU was signed by Sandeep Singhal, ED (Technical), tional Union of Railway and has contributed to rail devel- over the railway tracks equipped with waiting area and pas- ing feat and encouraged them to bring more such laurels
THDCIL, and Deepak Kumar Sharma, Chief Engineer & opments in the Asia-Pacific region. sengers' facilities. The project also envisages elevated road for the organization. He stated that this win is a testament
RO, MoRTH Dehradun. Dr. Niraj Kumar Agrawal, General For his works in the past, he has been awarded by Railway network connecting Kalupur ROB and Sarangpur ROB to the team's hard work, dedication, and passion for cul-
Manager, and Amit Shyam Gupta, Manager (D&E) from Minister MR Award in 2005, Change Agent Award in 2018 which will be more than twice the surface area of existing tural activities. The participants of this vibrant perfor-
THDCIL, along with Puran Singh, Superintending Engi- by Railway Minister and Leadership Excellence Award in roads and will facilitate seamless transportation by multi- mance were Sukanya Nagda, Urvi Suki, Rukmini Iyer,
neer, and Sumit Rupam Sourav, Executive Engineer, 2019 by Railway Minister. He succeeds Arvind Srivastava modal integration of railways with National High Speed Rail Lekhashree Mestry, Daksha Sonawane, Gargi Raut, Nina
MoRTH Dehradun were also present during the occasion. who got superannuation on 28.02.2025. Terminal (Bullet Train), Metro & Bus Rapid Transport (BRT). Mer, Rajendra Patil, Mitesh Mane and Vishal Kamble.

Central Railway’s Mumbai Division ensures safe and comfortable travel

Central Railway’s Mumbai Division has taken positive steps to ensure a safe and comfortable travel by providing better amenities and facilities to its esteemed passengers.
Passenger Comfort:
• Two escalators have been commissioned at platform no1 of Karjat station at the Kalyan end Foot Over Bridge.
• One Lift for passengers has been commissioned at platform no 1 of Shelu station at Karjat end Foot Over Bridge.
Both the escalators and lift will be beneficial to Senior citizens, Divyagjans, Pregnant Women and the sick.
Passenger Information:
• Four new GPS clocks have been installed at Sandhurst Road station.
• Old suburban train indicators have been replaced with new indicators with better visibility at Ghansoli, Rabale and Airoli stations.
• New All-in One Video Display indicators have been provided at Ulhasnagar, Vangani and Neral stations.
• All old public announcement system speakers have been replaced with new ones at Ulhasnagar station.
Installation of GPS clocks and provision of better indications and PA system will greatly enhance sharing of train running information to passengers.
Passenger Ticketing:
• 575 new ATVMs (Automatic Ticket Vending Machines) have been installed on 86 stations of Mumbai Division.
• Process for procurement of 226 more ATVMs has already been initiated.
ATVMs provide fast ticketing solutions enabling passengers to be free of long queues at ticket windows.
Facilities to Divyangjan:
• A total of 170 new buzzers have been installed at various stations on Main & Harbour line for the benefit of Divyangjan passengers.
These buzzers are extremely helpful to Divyagjan passengers especially the visually challenged to locate the place earmarked for Divyagjan.
Central Railway has always been at the forefront towards providing safe, efficient, affordable and customer-focussed transportation solutions and has taken several initiatives, strengthened processes and executed various measures for making
the journey of its customers and passengers pleasurable.

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NEW RULES | Many foreign students uncertain about this development

‘I Regret Moving to Canada,
Now, Canada Grants Border But I’m Glad I Gave It a Chance’
officials can revoke visas
Education Desk them inadmissible or no
vidual students.
n A smaller campus where
I would get more atten-
tion and interaction with
tion because I was staying
with my sister and brother-
in-law. I didn’t feel the lone-
liness that a lot of

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MUMBAI longer eligible to hold the instructors. international students face
document (for example, the I made the wrong choice. right away.

E
ffective from February person provided false in- The college I chose was I even went back home
my
Space
2025, Canada has formation, is a criminal, or filled with only Indians, in- twice—once after five
brought into force new has died). cluding most of the instruc- months and then again for
visa regulations, which em- n An officer is uncertain that a tors. I came to Canada four months during
power border officials to alter visitor will leave Canada be- Trishi Khimavat expecting an international summer vacation. And
or revoke the visa status of in- fore the expiration of their experience, but it felt like I while I absolutely loved
ternational students, foreign authorised stay. was back in India. While being home, I also re-
workers and migrants. n The document has been lost, this might sound comfort- gretted it because I later
Border officials in Canada are stolen, destroyed, or aban- ing to some, it was not what realised that summer in
now able to refuse or revoke doned. I had planned for, and it af- Canada is when tons of job

“I
temporary resident documents, In addition, changes enable t’s okay to fall, but it’s fected my overall experi- opportunities open up.
including student visas, work officers to cancel TRVs, eTAs, important to get ence. Missing out on that was a
permits, temporary resident employment permits, and back up." This quote I even tried to transfer to huge setback.
visas, and electronic travel auth- study permits which have been kept me going whenever I another college, but there But after coming back
orisations, as per a change in issued to individuals in the fol- felt like giving up. There were too many policies and from that four-month vaca-
the Immigration and Refugee lowing scenarios: were many moments when restrictions set by the Cana- tion, the homesickness hit
Protection Regulations. n They settled down perma- I felt lost, exhausted, or dian government. Make me hard. I couldn’t go back
The Government of Canada nently. frustrated, but I reminded sure to cross-check all the again because I had al-
states that if border officials are workers and students, es- students are currently enrolled resident visas (TRVs) and elec- n They've deceased, or myself that struggles are courses and subjects with ready used up 150 days of
not certain that a person will pecially Indian nationals, who in higher education. tronic travel authorisations n Due to an administrative temporary. Every challenge multiple colleges before fi- my vacation limit from my
depart Canada when their per- comprise a sizable component With these changes, immi- (eTAs) on a case-by-case basis, error, the document was re- I faced taught me some- nalising your decision. They visa.
mitted stay is over, they have the of this population, are uncertain gration and border services of- including when: leased. thing new, and I knew I had matter more than you Now, whenever I feel
authority to deny entry or re- about this development. ficers now have the explicit n The status or situation of an The changed rules came into to keep pushing forward. think. homesick, I ask my friends
voke a permit. Many foreign In fact, over 420,000 Indian authority to cancel temporary individual changes, making effect on 31 January, 2025. My transition from India to hug me. It might sound
to Canada was not as University and silly, but it helps. Physical
smooth as I had imagined. I campus life comfort, a small hug, or just
came here with high expec- So, at first, I was excited to talking about home makes a

UK Student Visas Surge 13%: Study Visa Data Reveals tations, thinking that life
would automatically fall
into place, but reality hit
meet new people and ex-
perience cultural diversity.
But when I arrived at Mo-
difference.
It’s tough, but you can get
through it. And while it’s

Significant Changes in International Student Trends hard. The biggest adjust-

ments were dealing with
the extreme cold, managing
hawk College, I realised that
most of my classmates were
Indians—in fact, the major-
okay to cry and break down
sometimes, just remember
that you’re stronger than

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Simple Vishwakarma everything independently— ity of the student body was you think.
MUMBAI cooking, cleaning, grocery Indian, including many in- You learn how to over-
shopping—and struggling structors. come struggles—there will

H
ome Office UK has to find a job. This wasn’t necessarily a be days when you have
published statistics I chose Canada because bad thing, but it wasn’t what sleepless nights because
indicating sponsored of the positive experiences I expected. I came to Ca- you don't have a job and
study visa applications were shared by my cousin sister, nada for an international you keep applying online.
411,100 for the financial year Ayushi. She mentioned experience, but it often felt You overcome those
that ended in January 2025, how fun it was to experi- like I was still in India. struggles. There will be
representing a 13% increase ence a new culture and While this gave me a sense days when you are ex-
over the previous year. lifestyle. At that time, I did- of familiarity and comfort, hausted, done with life,
However, dependent appli- n’t think too much about it also limited the exposure questioning: "Why am I
cations by dependents of stu- the struggles. I just as- I wanted. doing this? Is it worth it?"
dents saw an 84% drop with sumed that moving abroad Another important tip: But it can be worth it if you
only 21,500 dependent appli- would automatically set Cross-check all courses work hard for it.
cations being submitted. This me up for a better life. I be- and subjects before finalis- I worked hard, and I
steep drop follows directly lieved I would have a good ing a college. Some col- haven't got the results yet,
due to the January 2024 pol- lifestyle, enjoy my studies, leges might have similar but I know I am going to get
icy limiting dependant visas and adapt easily. But once I programs, but the subjects a good outcome one day.
to just students taking post- arrived, I realised that and job opportunities they Canada has made me hate
graduate research courses or things weren’t as simple as offer can be very different. Canada and also love Ca-
who are government-subsi- I had imagined. Adjusting to the Cana- nada. When I came, I real-
dised. dian education system was ised that whatever
Scholarships not as difficult as I had ex- expectations I had were just
New immigration lower minimum earnings as UK's traditional fame in legal not just theoretical high- Branding at the University of and advises pected. Once I understood expectations. To have a good
policies reshape the "Immigration Salary List." studies. "The UK has ever level courses," he explains, Southampton, cultural con- My education was fully the structure of assign- life, I need to struggle, strug-
the landscape These shifts cumulatively been a centre for sophis- pointing to how UK degrees ditions in the UK were pivo- self-funded. If you're plan- ments, deadlines, and gle, and struggle to death. I
The UK government has in- constitute a profound rebal- ticated learning," he explains, equip students with "prac- tal. "I love history. ning to study in Canada, I grading, it became man- have to try my best. Fall and
troduced a sequence of inter- ancing of the UK's policy on pointing to how institutions tical, internationally trans- I love architectural attrac- strongly advise looking ageable. The key was to get up again and again.
related policy reforms across skilled immigration, with such as LSE have formed "glo- ferable skills" for a mere year tions and the stories at- into scholarships early. stay organised and pro- Honestly? I do regret my
several visa categories: spillover impacts in different bal legal legends and reform- of study—enabling graduates tached to the UK cities," he Many universities and ex- active. decision of coming to Ca-
Foreign social workers sectors and communities. ists" such as Dr Ambedkar. to "join the global workforce shares. Beyond these cul- ternal organisations offer One of the biggest differ- nada, but at the same time,
holding 'Skilled Worker' visas This legacy and ongoing sooner." These consider- tural draws, he notes the funding, but the applica- ences I noticed was that in I am glad I came here so I
can no longer sponsor de- Why students world ranking were strong ations of efficiency become continued presence of "re- tion process requires time Canada, assignments, pres- don’t regret not trying.
pendents from March 11, still choose the motivators throughout his all the more pertinent with nowned advertising and effort. entations, and group pro- Please know that it’s not
2024, and the minimum gen- UK studies. the heightened funding de- agencies" as professional tar- jects play a huge role in you—it’s Canada itself that
eral wage requirement in- In spite of these policy mands of fresh immigration gets, while also revealing Please do full your grades. Participation is struggling and finding its
creased considerably from changes, most international Practicality and rules. how pending visa restric- research on the and practical understand- own path.
£26,200 to £38,700 from April students still view the UK as a efficiency call to tions actually accelerated his college you’re ing matter more than just
4, 2024. Additionally, the gov- top destination for education, business students Industry and decision, "A legal proposal to choosing theory. The author is pursuing
ernment increased the mini- although their reasons and Sujathullah Panchi, who is cultural drivers reduce the PSW (Post Global Business
mum income threshold for situations differ: studying for an MBA at Shef- shape creative Studies Work Visa) from two I had two options: Challenges and Management (GBM)
spouse or partner visas from For Satyam Surana, a new field University Management disciplines years to six months in the n A full campus life where advises from Mohawk College,
£18,600 to £29,000 as of April LLM graduate of The London School, underlines the real following year further en- minimum attention Honestly, not at first. The in- Mississauga Campus,
11, 2024, and renamed the list School of Economics, the benefits of studying in the For John Mathew, a student couraged me to take the would be given to indi- itial months felt like a vaca- Canada
of jobs to be sponsored with choice was spurred by the UK. "The courses here are of Global Advertising and chance."

top-tier education
Swiss Schools Welcome Indians: Key Takeaways from Swiss Learning
Simple Vishwakarma Switzerland. Our objective is to experience-based education. mosphere and special setting.
MUMBAI recruit students from India to They learn from each other
study in Switzerland. Switzer- through collective experiences FPJ: What are the major ad-

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wiss Learning and Zista land is a multilingual country as opposed to direct teaching. vantages for international
wrapped up their road- with four national languages, students to study in Switzer-
show at The St. Regis in making it an ideal place for FPJ: How has technology in- land?
Mumbai with the "Discover the multilingual education. Addi- fluenced learning in Swiss Christophe: One of the greatest
Excellence of Swiss Summer tionally, Switzerland is one of schools? advantages is the alumni net-
Camps" on February 20, 2025. the safest countries in the Christophe:Technology is work. With students from
Leading Swiss boarding world, offering an international changing every day. It's impor- more than 100 different nation-
schools came together for the environment that is truly tant to instil in students that alities, graduates have a world-
event, giving families and kids a unique. Students not only technology is a tool—that they wide network, offering lifelong
rare chance to learn about top- benefit from a top-tier educa- need to know how to use it and possibilities.
notch summer and winter tion but also get to experience critically analyse information
camp experiences in Switzer- the breathtaking landscapes of found online. We emphasise FPJ: How does the Swiss edu-
land. Switzerland. Leysin-American-School-Switzerland fact-checking and understand- cation system prepare stu-
Prominent Swiss dignitaries, ing the risks of technology dents for a global career?
Mr. Martin Maier, the consul FPJ: What makes Swiss edu- visit Switzerland to study the IB everyone. while also integrating it into Christophe:We have the IB
general of Switzerland, and Mr. cation unique compared to program, as they would in daily learning. program, similar to India, pro-
Christophe Clivaz, the founder other nations in terms of aca- India, but in a totally different FPJ: How does Swiss Learn- viding solid academic ground-
and director of Swiss Learning, demics? setting. The curriculum is the ing facilitate cultural integra- FPJ: Do you think AI is ing. We also have students
honoured the occasion. Christophe: The best case in same, but they are exposed to tion for international necessary for education, or doing extracurricular activities,
Swiss Learning's founder point is the International Bac- international cultures, board- students? could it harm traditional traveling in Europe, doing
and director, Christophe Cli- calaureate (IB), which was es- ing school life, and special ex- Christophe: Our schools wel- learning? community service, and gain-
vaz, discussed the country's tablished in Switzerland. Our periences that contribute come students from more than Christophe: It’s not a choice; it’s ing an international outlook, so
high educational standards, the nation lacks natural resources, to the development of their soft 120 nationalities, so we have a a necessity. Traditional, top- they are ready for global ca-
courses that make it a great so we invest a lot of money in skills. very diverse and inclusive com- down education—where reers.
place to study, the admissions both private and public educa- munity. I like to say that Swit- teachers dictate everything—is
procedure for Swiss institu- tion, which makes Switzerland FPJ: How do Indian students
Christophe Clivaz, Swiss zerland is a big salad bowl, not outdated. Swiss education fol- FPJ: What personality devel-
Martin Maier, the consul Learning's founder and
tions, the cost of tuition, and the most competitive and in- get selected at Swiss institu- general of Switzerland director a melting pot—we invite stu- lows the philosophy of Jean opment changes do you see in
other topics with The Free novative country in the world. tions? dents to bring and share their Piaget, who believed education students who study in Swiss
Press Journal. Here are some We don't only concentrate on Christophe:We look for stu- ferent from what other inter- ment test, which is then re- cultural heritage instead of as- should encourage students to boarding schools?
excerpts from the interview: hard skills but also on soft dents who will add value to national or local schools in viewed by an admissions similating into one culture. We create and innovate rather than Christophe: The most signifi-
skills, which push students Swiss education not only aca- India use? committee that looks at not don’t want students to become merely repeat past knowledge. cant change is a greater sense
FPJ: What makes Switzerland to become capable in their demically but extracurricularly Christophe:Students need to only grades, but also what the little Swiss citizens; we want This approach is essential for of responsibility and maturity.
an attractive destination for own right and think for them- as well, whether through go visit the schools first in Swit- student might bring to the them to learn from one modern learning. Swiss values place great impor-
students seeking education selves instead of merely copy- sports, the arts, or music. There zerland. I never tell anyone school. another while studying and liv- tance on keeping promises and
abroad? ing previous generations' are three or four applications there is a 'best' school—there is ing together. FPJ: Are there any plans for delivering high-quality work.
Christophe: Swiss Learning is work. to each place that we have, so just the right school for a child. FPJ: Is the admission proce- Swiss boarding schools to Students are taught to make
an organisation that promotes we apply a holistic view to ad- You want students to come, dure different for inter- FPJ: Are there specific pro- open campuses in India? their own opinions, not simply
the excellence of Swiss educa- FPJ: What is the typical pro- missions where we don't just spend some time on campus, national students than for grams to promote cultural ex- Christophe: No, because a take their parents' beliefs. Inde-
tion. We represent the leading gram Indian students follow in look for academics. and get a sense of the school's Swiss students? change? Swiss school abroad wouldn't pendence and critical thinking
boarding schools, camps, and Switzerland? culture before they decide. Christophe:No, the admission Christophe: It happens nat- be the same. It's not academics are the major elements of Swiss
hotel management schools in Christophe: Indian students FPJ: Is the Swiss process dif- They also need to sit a place- procedure is the same for urally. Cultural integration is an alone; it's the international at- education.
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Upset over LEADERSHIP OVERHAUL: Appoints brother as BSP nat’l coordinator

Student commits suicide
‘inappropriate
frisking’, girl Mayawati drops nephew over NEET exam fear
Akash from party roles
student kills self IANS
PTI CHENNAI The deceased, ident-
KENDRAPARA (ODISHA) ified as Indhu from
A 19-year-old student from Thadapuram village
An 18-year-old girl student Biswajeet Banerjee considerations. "For me, the Tindivanam in Tamil Nadu’s near Tindivanam, was
in Odisha's Kendrapara dis- LUCKNOW party and the movement Villupuram district allegedly found hanging at her
trict died allegedly by sui- come first. My brother and died by suicide due to fear of
cide after being "frisked The Bahujan Samaj Party other family members remain underperforming in the up-
home on Saturday cently obtained her OBC cer-
inappropriately" by a male (BSP) is undergoing a major secondary," she said, assuring coming National Eligibility
while she was alone. tificate, which she submitted
teacher before she entered leadership overhaul, with workers of her unwavering cum Entrance Test (NEET). along with her application.
an examination hall, police party chief Mayawati making commitment to leading the Indhu had completed her On Saturday(March 1), while
said on Sunday. a decisive move to distance BSP. Class 12 from a government peared for the exam last year, her parents and brother were
The mother of the stu- personal ties from party af- She suggested that Akash higher secondary school in scoring 350 marks, but did not away working in the fields,
dent lodged a police com- fairs. In a significant an- Anand may have been in- her village with good marks. clear it. Indhu took her own life.
plaint on Saturday, alleging nouncement on Sunday, she fluenced by his in-laws, poten- She had also undergone NEET Determined to succeed this When they returned in the
that her daughter was "in- removed her nephew, Akash tially jeopardizing the party’s coaching at a private institute year, she had been preparing evening, they found her hang-
appropriately frisked by a Anand, from all organiza- future. "After Ashok Sidd- in Puducherry and had ap- for the exam again and had re- ing from the ceiling fan.
male teacher" on February tional positions. This decision Mayawati removed her nephew, Akash Anand, from all harth’s expulsion, we must
19 when she appeared for follows the recent expulsion organizational positions carefully assess the impact of
the ongoing exams con- of Akash’s father-in-law, his daughter’s influence on
ducted by the Council of Ashok Siddharth, from the
REASON Akash. So far, the indications

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Higher Secondary Educa- party. xplaining her decision to remove Akash Anand, are not encouraging," she re-
tion (CHSE), Odisha at Pat- At the same time, Mayawati she cited the damaging role played by his father- marked.
tamundai College, a senior appointed her brother, Anand in-law, Ashok Siddharth, whom she accused of In a related development,
officer aid. Kumar, and senior leader creating internal divisions within the party. "Ashok Sidd- Mayawati disclosed that her
Instead of female Ramji Gautam as BSP’s new harth worked to weaken the BSP across Uttar Pradesh brother Anand Kumar has de-
teachers, the girl students national coordinators. She and other states. His conduct during his son’s wedding cided to ensure that his
were allegedly frisked by firmly declared that the party also raised concerns," she alleged. children marry outside politi-
men, which was against the would not function under a cal circles. "This step aims to
CHSE guidelines, Pattamun- dynastic leadership model. prevent any future conflicts of
dai Rural Police Station in- “As long as I am alive, there value when it comes to the Mayawati emphasized that interest, as we have seen in the
spector-in-charge Dheeraj will be no heir to the party. BSP and the Ambedkarite BSP’s interests would always case of Ashok Siddharth," she
Lenka said, quoting the con- Personal relationships hold no movement,” she asserted. take precedence over familial explained.
tents of the FIR.
"Upset over the harass-
ment, the class 12 student
ended her life on February
Grief-stricken Bodies of four more missing
over cat's
workers recovered from avalanche
24," the complainant said.

death, woman
np Briefs hangs self
Biswajeet Banerjee
site, rescue operation ends
PTI
AMROHA DEHRADUN (UTTARAKHAND)

MUMBAI In a tragic incident, a woman The bodies of the last four of the
No ‘cold war’: in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha
district, unable to cope with
trapped labourers were pulled
out from the site of the ava-
Fadnavis the loss of her pet cat, ended lanche-hit Border Roads Or-
Maharashtra Chief Min- her life after keeping its body ganisation (BRO) camp in
ister Devendra Fadnavis close to her for two days, be- Chamoli on Sunday, taking the
on Sunday scoffed at lieving it would come back to death toll to eight as authorities
speculations of a "cold life. The woman, identified as ended the nearly 60-hour res-
war" between him and his 32-year-old Pooja, was a resi- cue operation.
deputy Eknath Shinde, dent of Hasanpur. She had Army doctors said 46
and mocked Shiv Sena been living with her mother, workers who were rescued on
(UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, Gajra Devi, after her marriage Saturday have been brought to
quipping he wants to to a man from Delhi ended in the military hospital in Jyotir-
compete with Salim- divorce two years later. Strug- math. Two of them have been
Javed, the legendary gling with loneliness, Pooja referred to AIIMS, Rishikesh.
Those Injured in the avalanche being carried to
screenwriting duo. found solace in her pet cat, Three of the workers are in
Joshimath from in Chamoli on Sunday
which passed away on Thurs- critical condition, Lt Col DS
SHIMLA day. Overcome with grief, she Maldhya said. fire brigade were engaged in nath, Mana is the last village on
Orange alert refused to let go of the cat’s
body, convinced it would re-
The body of the last missing
worker has also been retrieved.
the rescue operation. Located
three kilometres from Badri-
the India-Tibet border at a
height of 3,200 metres.
in Himachal vive. When her mother sug- The recovery marks the cul-
The Local Meteorological gested burying it, Pooja mination of the Mana Village
Station here has issued an resisted, holding onto the life- Rescue operation, Defence
orange warning for heavy less animal despite repeated Public Relations Officer (PRO)
rain and snow, coupled pleas from her family. Lt Col Manish Shrivastava said.
with thunderstorms and On Saturday afternoon, she "Out of the 54 labourers who
lightning, at isolated locked herself in her room on went missing after the ava-
places in Himachal Pra- the third floor of their house. lanche, 46 were rescued alive
desh on March 3. Hours later, around 8 PM, her and eight found dead," Chamoli
This comes even as the mother went to check on her District Magistrate Sandeep Ti-
weather remained dry in and was met with a devastat- wari said.
the state and maximum ing sight—Pooja had died by Four bodies were retrieved
temperatures rose signifi- suicide, and the cat’s body was on Saturday and as many on
cantly on Sunday. still beside her. Sunday.
The avalanche hit the BRO
camp between Mana and Ba-

Blood donation camp in drinath on Friday, burying the

54 workers inside eight con-

school on TMC leader’s

tainers and a shed.
Earlier, it was believed that
the total number of trapped la-
birthday sparks row bourers was 55 but one of them
was on unauthorised leave and
had reached home safely.
PTI The hoarding and More than 200 personnel
KOLKATA from the disaster management
poster carried the authority, ITBP, BRO, NDRF,
The renting of premises of a name of local TMC SDRF, IAF, district administra-
state-run higher secondary youth wing leader Je- tion, health department and
school in South 24 Parganas hangir Khan wishing
district for holding a blood do- him on his birthday &
nation programme on the asking people to join a
birthday of a local Trinamool blood donation camp
Congress leader triggered a organised at the venue
row on Sunday, a day before
the commencement of Class 12
on the occasion
board exams, as the BJP de-
scribed the conduct of the Bengal has hit rock bottom!"
party "shameful". PTI could not independently
Union minister and West verify the authencity of images
Bengal BJP president Sukanta and videos of the pandal
Majumdar shared images of a shared by Majumdar but a
pandal, decorated gate and il- West Bengal Council of Higher
lumination at Fatehpur Srinath Secondary Education official
Institution in a post on his X said another image which
handle and commented showed the school as a higher
"Shameful! Under @Mama- secondary examination venue
taOfficial's rule, education in was real.

Punjab: Gangster nabbed

with 3 sophisticated weapons
Rajesh Moudgil
CHANDIGARH

Punjab police on Sunday claimed to have busted a cross-

border smuggling network with the arrest of smuggler-cum-
gangster identified as Hardeep Singh alias Deepa, a resident
of Ferozepur and recovery of three sophisticated weapons -
one 9 mm Glock pistol, one .30 mm Beretta pistol
and one pump-action gun along with three magazines and
141 assorted cartridges.
Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav said
the police also recovered 45 grams heroin from his possession,
besides, impounding his Maruti Swift car, in which he was
travelling. DGP said that preliminary investigation has re-
vealed that these weapons were sourced from Pakistan.
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questions over whether he

SPARKS POLITICAL STORM: BJP slams the grand old party
Union Minister
Body of woman Congress
From was willing to say sorry. He is
front page scheduled to be welcomed
by King Charles in another
UK show of support for
Khadse's daughter,
worker found in suitcase friends harassed
SEBI LEGAL Ukraine in defiance of the US
position.
DARE... Significantly, Italian PM
Meloni said that in a Seven named in ABOUT THE
The court will monitor the 'precious moment' it is 'very
probe, and has sought a important to talk to each IANS The victim’s brother Jatin FIR, one held INCIDENT

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status report of the case other, to co-ordinate'. She ROHTAK said that their family will not PTI alking to reporters
within 30 days. The court said: 'We are all very com- cremate her till they get jus- JALGAON earlier in the day,
order noted that the allega- mitted about a goal that we The body of a woman Con- tice. the Union minister
tions disclose a cognisable of- all want to achieve, which is gress worker was found in a He said the bag in which Union Minister Raksha and BJP leader said, "I
fence, necessitating an a just and lasting peace in suitcase in Haryana’s Rohtak, the body was found belonged Khadse on Sunday lodged a was in Gujarat, so my
investigation. The inaction by Ukraine. 'I think it is very, sparking a political storm on to Himani, indicating that police complaint regarding daughter called me to
law enforcement agencies very important that we avoid Sunday with the victim’s someone known to her may the harassment of her ask for permission to go. I
and SEBI necessitates judi- the risk that the West di- family raising doubt about the be involved. daughter and some of her asked her to take a guard
cial intervention under the vides. I think on this the UK involvement of a Congress Savita said Himani left her friends by a group of men at and two to three staff
provisions of the Criminal and Italy can play an impor- colleague and the BJP slam- home to catch a bus to Delhi an event in Maharashtra's Jal- members along. My
Procedure Code, the order tant role in bridge-building.' ming the grand old party for on February 27 evening but gaon district, following which
daughter and her friends
were followed and
added. The complainant, Meanwhile, Ukraine pro- some of its members’ criminal later told her that she would one person was arrested.
pushed, and their photos
Sapan Shrivastava, a media tests have erupted in US track record. be busy with an event of The FIR was registered on
and videos were taken.
reporter, had sought an in- cities after the angry ex- The black suitcase from “Deepender Hooda Sahab”. the complaint of Khadse at
When my staff objected,
vestigation into the alleged change at the White House. which the body of Himani But it seems Himani was Muktainagar police station in
the boys resorted to
offences committed by the Hundreds of people gath- Narwal, 23, a law student, was killed before attending the connection with an incident unruly behaviour, and a
proposed accused, involving ered in New York, Los An- recovered on Friday had been event, she said. that occurred at Sant Muktai mob of 30 to 40 people
large-scale financial fraud, geles and Boston to express dumped near the Sampla bus After 4 p.m. on Thursday Yatra in Kothali village on Fri- gathered." Khadse said
regulatory violations and their support for Ukraine. stand on the Rohtak-Delhi there was no communication Congress worker Himani Narwal seen with Rahul day night. when she returned home
corruption. highway. The bag was spotted with her, said Savita. Gandhi during 'Bharat Jodo Yatra Seven persons have been this morning, her
The allegations pertain to
Raut’s claim: by some rag-pickers. named in the FIR, of which daughter told her that
the fraudulent listing of a
company on the stock ex- Shah urged...
Himani’s mother Savita,
who lives with her son Jatin in SIT TO PROBE MURDER CASE one, identified as Soham Mali,
has been arrested, a Muktain-
the same group had mis-
behaved with her on Feb-
change with the active con- Delhi, sought justice for her ation in the state, Himani’s family agar police station official said ruary 24 at a public event.
nivance of regulatory Shinde: "What about my daughter alleging intra-party Rajesh Moudgil members refused to receive her body for in the evening. He added that "It is unfortunate. If such
authorities, particularly the party?" rivalry as a possible motive CHANDIGARH cremation until the killers were caught. teams have been formed the things happen to an MP
SEBI, without compliance Shah: "Leave that to us. We behind the murder. According to media reports, Himani lived nab the other accused. or Union minister's
under the SEBI Act, 1992 and built that party, so don’t She claimed Himani had A day after the body of Congress worker alone in Rohtak while her mother, Savita, The seven have been daughter, imagine what
rules and regulations there- worry." made many enemies due to Himani Narwal, 29, was found stuffed in a lived in Delhi with Himani’s younger charged with stalking and common people have to
under. The court, after con- Raut claimed that Shinde her quick rise in the Congress suitcase near a bus stand in Sampla town brother Jatin. Himani was an active other offences under Bhara- go through," she said.
sidering the material on left the meeting visibly tense after she joined Rahul Gan- of Rohtak district, the Haryana police on worker of Congress for the past 10 years tiya Nyaya Sanhita and Protec-
record, directed the ACB and that Shah assured him dhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra. Sunday formed a special investigation and had also participated in ``Bharat tion of Children from Sexual without permission, the offi-
Worli, Mumbai Region, to BJP would "take care of his “I request Hooda sahab to team (SIT) to probe the sensational Jodo Yatra’’ led by Rahul Gandhi. Offences (POCSO) Act, while cial informed.
register an FIR under rel- faction" after the merger. help us get justice,” she said, murder case. Even as the Congress According to family members, while Information Technology Act The bodyguards accom-
evant provisions of the IPC, While the BJP has not offi- adding that her killers could leaders tore into the ruling BJP govern- Jatin’s elder brother Kuldeep was mur- provisions have been invoked panying the girls named the
Prevention of Corruption cially responded, Raut insists be from the party or known to ment lashing out at it for what they dered in 2011, their father had also since they tried to take pic- seven persons, the police offi-
Act, SEBI Act, and other ap- his sources are from within her. termed as collapse of law and order situ- passed away a few years later. tures and videos of the girls cial added.
plicable laws. The complain- the BJP itself.
ant had claimed that the SHINDE’S SHINDIG
SEBI officials “failed in their
statutory duty”, “facilitated
Eknath Shinde dismissed the
claims outright, saying, “Amit Patanjali University celebrates Manipur: More looted, UP girl sets
herself on fire
market manipulation”, and
“enabled corporate fraud by
Bhai Shah is an important
leader of the NDA. Why
Annual Festival ‘Abhyuday’ illegal arms returned ‘out of shame’
allowing the listing of a com- would we meet secretly at 4
pany that did not meet the
prescribed norms”.
AM? We don’t operate in se-
crecy like them. We meet dur- FP News Service
IANS
TOTAL REACHES
after assault by
neighbour
IMPHAL
ing the day.”
Farmers to
T 690
He further questioned, “If he prestigious annual With the surrender of 62
the meeting never happened, festival ‘Abhyuday’ was more looted and illegally IANS
get power... how can Raut describe it?”
POST SCRIPT
celebrated at Patanjali
University with grandeur in
held arms to the security
forces, around 690 firearms
LUCKNOW

Ten lakh solar pumps will Deputy CM Devendra Fadna- Haridwar on Sunday, marking have been returned to the West district. A 17-year-old girl set herself
be provided annually. This vis took a swipe at Raut’s alle- a significant event in the field of authorities in Manipur dur- Meanwhile, the security on fire after allegedly being
move aims to relieve farmers gations, quipping, “Sanjay education and cultural heri- ing the past 10 days, officials forces, as part of their de- assaulted by a neighbour at
of the burden of high elec- Raut is now manufacturing tage. The event was graced by said on Sunday. struction of illegal poppy cul- her home in Lucknow's
tricity bills, which often stories. His competition is with Union Education Minister A police official said that tivation, razed 15 acres of Malihabad area. She has
amount to around Rs 7,000 Sholay writers Salim-Javed.” Dharmendra Pradhan and Ut- event, Patanjali University’s tage. 62 various types of looted illegal poppy plantations in been admitted to the civil
annually. By using solar tarakhand’s Higher Education Chancellor, Ramdev, reiter- As part of the celebrations, weapons and a large cache of the Tengnoupal district while hospital in critical con-
pumps, farmers will also be
able to irrigate their fields
Armed men Minister Dhan Singh Rawat,
along with several distin-
ated his vision of making Pa-
tanjali a global university
athletic competitions were
held and winners were hon-
different types of ammuni-
tion have been deposited to
five illegal bunkers were
bulldozed in the Kangpokpi
dition, police said on Sun-
day.
during the day, a major shift
from the current night-time
in SUV... guished guests.
Addressing the gathering,
surpassing Oxford and Cam-
bridge. He stated that the uni-
oured with medals. Students of
Patanjali University also mes-
the police and other security
forces during the past 24
and Imphal East districts.
A defence spokesman sep-
According to officials, the
accused, identified as 23-
irrigation practice. The gov- They dragged Vikram out Union Education Minister versity will be the best in the merised the audience with cul- hours in Imphal West, Chur- arately said that relentless ef- year-old Rahul, allegedly
ernment has also committed of the vehicle and assaulted Dharmendra Pradhan lauded world, ensuring the wide- tural performances, reflecting achandpur, Imphal East, forts of the Indian Army and entered the girl's house
to purchase excess solar him before forcibly remov- Patanjali University’s con- spread reach of Indian knowl- the vibrancy of Indian tradi- Bishnupur, and Tamenglong Assam Rifles formations, in while she was alone and as-
power produced by farmers, ing the bride and compelling tribution to the fields of yoga, edge traditions. tions. districts. coordination with Manipur saulted her.
creating an additional rev- her to enter their vehicle. Be- Ayurveda, and Indian tradi- Acharya Balkrishna, Vice The event was attended by On the other hand, the se- Police, civil administration
enue stream for them. fore fleeing, the kidnappers tional knowledge. He empha- Chancellor of Patanjali Univer- several eminent personalities, curity personnel during and other security agencies,
Moreover, CM Yadav out- punctured the car's tyres to sised that Patanjali is sity, highlighted the university’s including Indian Education their ongoing search oper- aided in the surrender of 99
lined plans to promote "Gau prevent pursuit. In a signifi- emerging as a global solution commitment to research and Board’s Executive Chairman ations recovered several weapons in the hill and val-
Palan" (cow rearing) in vil- cant detail that could aid in- centre for education and development through its as- Dr N.P. Singh, Pro-Chancellor arms and a large amount of ley districts from February
lages, along with the estab- vestigation, Vikram reported healthcare. He further added sociated institution, Patanjali Professor Sadhvi Devpriya, ammunition from Imphal 27 to March 1.
lishment of "Gau Shalas" hearing the bride plead with that Patanjali is not just an in- Research Foundation. He Vice-Chancellor Profes-
(cow shelters) in larger cities, one of the attackers saying, stitution but a movement rep- stated that Patanjali is playing sor Mayank Kumar
each capable of housing up Akash, don't hurt him, sug- resenting India’s rich heritage an innovative role in preserv- Agarwal and other univer-
to 10,000 cows. The govern- gesting she recognised at and cultural ethos. During the ing and promoting Indian heri- sity officials and dignitaries.
ment will also be increasing least one kidnapper.
the grant for each cow from Ruthiyai police were im-
Rs 20 to Rs 40. Additionally,
agricultural fairs will be or-
ganised to distribute up-
mediately alerted and of-
ficers quickly arrived at the
scene. SDOP Deepa Dudwe
PARTY’S KERALA
graded seeds and equipment
to farmers. BJP State Presi-
of Raghogarh confirmed that
the bride is from Ratikheda LEADERS ‘STAND AS
ONE’, SAYS RAHUL
dent VD Sharma lauded the village in Ashoknagar.
CM for his continued focus
on farmer welfare, while MP
and BJP Kisan Morcha presi-
Call centre
dent Darshan Singh Chaud-
hary extended his gratitude
uses AI to... Says they are united by light of purpose ahead
to the Chief Minister on be- Notably, Teleperformance PTI strategy and should not do
half of farmers. has taken a stake in the US- NEW DELHI or say anything that does not
based company which will toe the party line, according
Peace see Teleperformance's calls
used to train the company's
Congress leader Rahul Gan-
dhi on Sunday asserted that
to sources.
Congress president Malli-
prospects in.. accent software. "In a world
that is ubiquitous with AI, the
the party's Kerala leaders
"stand as one" and were
karjun Kharge had laid
stress on discipline, ensuring
Europe got the goose- element of the human ... will "united" by the light of pur- unity and filling up the va-
bumps when Donald Trump be also equally important be- pose ahead. cant posts to strengthen the
gave Zelensky a public dress- cause it's about building His assertion came after party's Kerala unit.
ing down in the Oval Office. human connection and hav- the Congress' top brass met Besides Kharge and Rahul
Back channel, more than half ing this element of human Kerala leaders at 'Indira Bha- Gandhi, AICC general secre-
a dozen officials reacted with empathy, connectivity will be wan' here for a brainstor- tary K C Venugopal, Waya-
visceral anger. It is obvious to something that will be ming session on Friday to nad MP Priyanka Gandhi
them that the implicit trust equally valuable in the fu- discuss the strategy and the Vadra, Kerala Congress chief
and values that have bound ture," said Teleperformance's way forward ahead of next K Sudhakaran, Congress
Europe and the US together chief executive Thomas year's assembly elections. Legislature Party (CLP)
since the end of World War Mackenbrock. Posting a picture from the leader in the Kerala Assem-
II are no longer shared. To media byte by Kerala leaders bly V D Satheesan, Thiru-
add to the discomfiture, Eu-
rope has to grapple all alone
Harassed by after the meeting, Gandhi
said in a Facebook post,
vananthapuram
Tharoor and AICC in-
MP

with an all-powerful Trump

and a mercurial and inscru-
girlfriend... "They stand as one,
united by the light of
charge of
Deepa Dasmunshi,
Kerala

table President Putin. She claimed that the girl ex- purpose ahead." His among others,
Starmer said that he, Ze- ploited him by demanding ex- post was accom- were present at the
lensky and President Emma- pensive gifts and even panied by the hash- meeting.
nuel Macron of France had threatened to terminate their tag 'Team Kerala'. "We got a clear in-
agreed they “would work on relationship if her demands The nearly-three-hour dication from our high
a plan for stopping the fight- were not met. Meena’s girl- meeting at the Con- command that the
ing and then discuss that friend was briefly detained by gress's Indira Bhawan Congress is very much
plan with the US.” police after being handed over headquarters here had connected with the
Trump's administration is by Meena's kin, but was later discipline, unity and people of Kerala emo-
taking the position in private released due to lack of immedi- strengthening of the state tionally and politically.
that it wants a public apology ate evidence. Piplani police sta- organisation as its run- People are looking for a
from Zelenskyy before it can tion TI Anurag Lal said that ning theme. change, so we should
mend relations. Zelensky, further action will be taken At the meeting, Gandhi not do anything that
however, did not respond to after proper investigation. said leaders should be very will disrespect the
careful about the political people of Kerala.

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MVA focuses on TEA PARTY | Mahayuti huddles together for customary

meeting ahead of the four-week budget session of the assembly ‘Summer temps to
tainted ministers, be above normal by
attacks on women There’s no cold war: CM; one-two degrees’
swapped chairs: DyCM
Devashri Bhujbal
Opposition boycotts tea party MUMBAI

organised ahead of budget session Mumbai witnessed an

unusual winter this year.
Kalpesh Mhamunkar January and February were
MUMBAI two of the hottest months, Face to
Face
with maximum
The Mahayuti government is temperatures crossing 38°C.
set to begin a four-week Additionally, the summer
Sunil Kamble
budgetary Assembly session 2025 outlook released by
on Monday. However, the the Indian Meteorological
opposition is ready to chal- Department (IMD) has
lenge the government on sev- forecast above-normal
eral key issues, including the temperatures from March
resignations of Dhananjay to May. The Free Press

Pic: Vijay Gohil

Munde and Manikrao Kokate, Journal spoke with IMD unseasonal rains the state
the removal of ineligible bene- Mumbai Director Sunil receives in March are
ficiaries from the Ladki Bahin Kamble about the reasons predicted to be within the
Ambadas Danve, Aaditya Thackeray, Bhaskar Jadhav scheme, farmer loan waivers, behind soaring normal range. The region
and Sunil Prabhu at a press conference –Vijay Gohil MSP for soybeans and the temperatures. gets rainfall with
Kalpesh Mhamunkar worsening law and order situ- “It is just that Fadnavis and I Rawal, Pratap Sarnaik, and thunderstorms in March
MUMBAI IN BRIEF ation in the state. have swapped our chairs. LOOKING Ashok Uike, attended the tea Q. Mumbai witnessed its because of the rise in
Maharashtra Chief Minister Only Ajit Pawar’s chair is FORWARD party. third hottest January temperatures.

1
The Maha Vikas Aghadi The UBT highlighted Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday fixed,” said Shinde, who was Addressing recent reports this year and a heatwave
govt’s move to n Five key bills will be
(MVA) boycotted the tea meet- scoffed at speculations of a the CM before the assembly about an alleged suspended in February. What are Q. The Air Quality Index
‘reduce’ the number tabled during the
ing organised by the govern- ‘cold war’ between him and elections with Fadnavis and health department file, the reasons for this (AQI) in Mumbai
of Ladki beneficiaries session
ment, labeling it anti-farmer his deputy Eknath Shinde, Pawar as his deputies then. Fadnavis clarified that no such change in the winter worsens in the winter
and divisive. They raised con- and mocked Shiv Sena (UBT) Pawar came up with the file has reached his office. He

2
n No decision to halt season? season. How do weather
cerns over allowing ‘tainted’
Ambadas Danve leader Sanjay Raut, quipping repartee, “What can I do if also highlighted that A. February is the transition conditions affect AQI.
said they have healthcare file
ministers in the cabinet, rising he wants to compete with you couldn’t keep your chair,” approvals Maharashtra has achieved its period when Mumbai A. Every year in November-
issued several
attacks on women and com- Salim-Javed, the legendary sending all three into peals of highest-ever soybean pro- receives easterly winds, December we record poor
suggestions to the
ments from ruling party screenwriting duo. laughter. n There will be no curement this year, ten times which are dry, resulting in a AQI and there are several
state government but
leaders about not releasing He was addressing a press While addressing the reduction in capital more than previous years, rise in mercury towards the factors for that. Change in
none has been
funds to areas that elected conference with deputies media, Fadnavis stated that expenditure leading to storage capacity end of the month. This is a wind patterns, calmer winds
accepted or discussed
opposition leaders as law- Shinde and Ajit Pawar after a opposition parties have been challenges. Reaffirming the yearly phenomenon. While and at the same time
makers. cabinet meeting and custom- constantly alleging a lack of n No flagship schemes government’s stance, Fadnavis in January, we receive increased construction
Senior leaders present Santosh Deshmukh, alleged ary tea party ahead of the discussions and dialogue will be discontinued warned that any derogatory western disturbances due to activities post-monsoon
included Aaditya Thackeray, scams in the agricultural four-week budget session of between the government and remarks about Chhatrapati snowfall in the Jammu & contribute to poor AQI. Due
Sunil Prabhu, Bhaskar Jadhav department, farmer loan the assembly, which begins on the opposition. However, he n Strict action against Shivaji Maharaj would not be Kashmir region. However, to calm winds, the dust
(Shiv Sena UBT), Amin Patel, waivers, and alleged irregular- Monday. pointed out that they chose to
insult to Chhatrapati tolerated. this year, there was no particles do not settle on the
Shivaji Maharaj
Bhai Jagtap (Congress), ities involving ‘BJP leader’ “There is no war. Those skip the tea party organised Munde attends meeting severe snowfall. The ground; they stay suspended
Jitendra Awhad (NCP–SP) and Prashant Koratkar. who know both of us will by the government, where n 100-day governance NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader and snowfall was moderate, midair for a longer period
Shirish Kumar Naik. Danve highlighted alleged remember what we do when such discussions could have initiative to be Food and Civil Supplies which resulted in a rise in because of which we record
Speaking to reporters, Sena irregularities in smart prepaid we are together,” said taken place. evaluated by Minister Dhananjay Munde the mercury. poor AQI. As the winds get
(UBT) legislator Ambadas electricity meters and the pri- Fadnavis. During the tea party, third-party agency was present at the tea party stronger, AQI improves.
Danve, said they have issued vatisation of Mahavitaran sub- While Fadnavis maintained Fadnavis assured that the state hosted by the government on Q. IMD predicts heat
several suggestions to the state stations, that all partners of ruling government is committed to diture or discontinuing flag- Sunday evening. However, Ajit waves and above-normal Q. IMD is celebrating its
government but none has Aaditya Thackeray criti- Mahayuti - BJP, Shiv Sena and presenting a balanced and ship schemes. Several min- Pawar notably avoided inter- temperatures from 150th anniversary. On
been accepted or discussed. cised the state government NCP - are working unitedly, progressive budget. He isters, including Chandrakant acting with Munde. Pawar March to May… this occasion, Prime
“Be it the excess land alleg- over the molestation of Union Shinde chipped in, emphasised that financial dis- Patil, Girish Mahajan, was seen engaging with other A. Everyone has accepted Minister Narendra Modi
edly given to the Adani Group Minister of State Raksha “Everything is thanda thanda, cipline will be maintained Shambhuraj Desai, Nitesh ministers before quietly leav- climate change and the rise launched the IMD Vision
for Dharavi slum redevelop- Khadse’s daughter in Jalgaon cool cool.” without cutting capital expen- Rane, Atul Save, Jaykumar ing the event. in temperatures globally by 2047, also known as
ment or French company district targeting the Chief one to two degrees. Mission Mausam. What
Systra India accusing the Minister Fadnavis, who is also Considering the prevailing are its highlights?
MMRDA of ‘severe harass- the state Home Minister. weather conditions in A. We are doubling the
ment’, the government shows
little concern for people’s
problems,” Danve said.
“Fadnavis has been the
Home Minister for 10 years
except for the two-and-a-half
Chargesheet filed after thorough probe: CM western India and global
climate change, the
temperatures in summer
network of doppler weather
radar and starting more
balloon stations – that is
The Sena (UBT) leader years of MVA government. the guilty would face strict sheet has been filed in a the estranged first wife of are most likely to be oneor balloons that can take
highlighted the government’s The hands of the police are SARPANCH punishment. timely manner and with com- Maharashtra Minister two degrees above normal. observations up to 40
move to ‘reduce’ the number tied, criminals are given MURDER CASE The state Crime plete evidence following the Dhananjay Munde, on Sunday Additionally, we did not kilometres from the ground.
of beneficiaries under the exemption which is causing Investigation Department new law.” claimed senior leaders have receive strong westerly At the same time, we are
‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki such incidents,” he claimed. FPJ News Service (CID) submitted a 1,200-page “Now, we will request the sought his resignation, and it winds in the winter as increasing the network of
Bahin Yojana.’ NCP leader Jitendra Awhad THANE chargesheet in a Beed district court to fast track this case. will be announced before the expected, due to which the observations. The more
“Before the elections, this lambasted the absence of dia- court on Thursday, covering We have appointed Ujjwal budget session of the state minimum temperature did observations, the more
scheme (Ladki Bahin) logue between the ruling and Maharashtra Chief Minister Deshmukh’s murder and two Nikam as special public pros- legislature. not fall much. weather prediction
focussed on votes from opposition parties, labeling it a Devendra Fadnavis stated related cases. ecutor. I am confident the The 13-day budget session reliability. We have already
women. Now over 10 lakh threat to democracy. He that police have filed a Talking to reporters here court will give strict punish- of the state legislature will Q. Will the above normal installed six radars in
women have been declared warned that the boycott of tea detailed chargesheet in the on Saturday, CM Fadnavis ment to the accused,” begin on Monday. temperatures in summer Mumbai, and in the next two
ineligible,” Danve claimed. meetings would persist unless murder case of sarpanch said, “The police have con- Fadnavis said. She cited that Munde had affect the monsoon? years, doppler radars will be
Danve also said the MVA the government resumed Santosh Deshmukh after a ducted a very professional ‘Munde’s resignation earlier said that Karad was his A. The outlook for monsoon installed in cities like Nashik,
would focus on issues like the meaningful communication thorough investigation, investigation in the Santosh before budget session’ close aide, and if the latter is 2025 will be released by the Pune, Solapur and
murder of Beed sarpanch with the opposition. expressing confidence that Deshmukh case. The charge- Karuna Sharma-Munde, found guilty, he would resign. end of April. However, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

‘Society cannot legally ban pets’ NSCI holds Dadar cross

Q. My society is not introduced by way of an
AGM in Delhi vandalised
allowing my pet use the amendment to the MCS Act Manoj Ramakrishnan
lift or the garden area. in 2019. This chapter applies MUMBAI
They are insisting that specifically to cooperative
we should not keep the housing societies. Section A crucifix at Bhavani Shankar
pet in the society. How 154B-2 defines an ‘associate Road, Dadar, was vandalised
can the society take such Housing Society member’ as a spouse, on Saturday night by

Queries
a stand? Is the society’s immediate family member, unknown miscreants.
stand legal? or relative (eg, husband, Local residents immedi-
VN Vijayan, Mulund wife, parents, siblings, ately informed the police, who
A. Our constitution recogni- Sharmila Ranade children, son-in-law, visited the site. A complaint
ses animal rights and per- daughter-in-law, nephew, FPJ News Service has been filed at the Dadar
mits keeping pets in housing niece, etc.) admitted to the MUMBAI police station. However, the
societies. Therefore, a society on a member’s police said they have not regis-
society cannot legally ban written recommendation. The annual general meeting tered an FIR.
pets, and any such decision They can exercise rights and of the National Sports Club of Alfred Nogueira, a trustee
or amendment to the bye- Maharashtra Cooperative duties with the member’s India (NSCI) was held in New Driving change of Our Lady of Salvation
laws would be invalid if Department has issued a cir- prior written consent, but Delhi recently. Some of the To celebrate International Women’s Day and promote women’s empowerment and safety, Church, Dadar, also known as
challenged. Intimidating pet cular endorsing these guide- their name does not appear members wanted the meet- the Cuffe Parade Residents Association organised a bike and car rally on Sunday. It was the Portuguese Church, said
owners into giving up or lines. The societies have to on the share certificate. The ing to be held in Mumbai, but flagged off from the World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, at 8am. Rider Parul Nandekar said, there were similar incidents of
abandoning their pets is take into account these definition of an ‘associate an overwhelming majority “Together, we can create a society where women feel safe, respected, and valued every- vandalism in the past.
unlawful and could con- guidelines while drafting member’ in the bye-laws wanted it held in Delhi. where.” The Western India Automobile Association and the Mumbai Traffic Police were “However, we have always
tribute to the problem of their pet policy. The pet refers to a member with The new office-bearers of also associated with the event –Salman Ansari received cooperation from the
ownerless animals on the owners have to ensure that ownership rights in the the club are: President, Viren local police. We need to check
streets, which are unaccus- the pets do not cause nui- property individually or Shah; vice president, Gaurav if any CCTV cameras have
tomed to such conditions. sance to the other members jointly whose name does not Narang; secretary general, captured images of the cul-
The Animal Welfare Board
of India has issued guide-
and residents of the society. appear first on the share
certificate. There is a differ-
Vivek Kapoor; and central
treasurer, Sandeep Jain. Man arrested for attempting prits,” said Nigueira.

The cross, located

to fly to Gulf on fake passport
lines on February 26, 2025 Q. Can an associate ence in both the definitions Additionally, regional
with respect to pets and member who is not a with respect to having the executive meetings were on the footpath, is
street dogs and their care co-owner and whose name on the share certifi- held, electing chairmen, vice
givers, and for housing name is not on the share cate. The MCS Act has been chairmen and other officials
not owned by any
Megha Kuchik church
societies. As per the said certificate contest amended but the bye-laws for Delhi and Mumbai. Sohail Hassan had tion and discovered that
guidelines the societies can- election to the managing have not been amended Hassan had obtained the pass-
not disallow pets from using committee on the basis since 2014. The MCS Act Delhi Region
MUMBAI
obtained the port in 2022 from the Patna Community groups, includ-
the lifts and no charges can of paying Rs100 as amendment, being the latest Ajay Bansal, chairman; The Sahar police have regis- document in 2022 passport office. In the same ing the Watchdog Foundation,
be imposed by them either. associate member fee? and the main legislation Varjesh Aggarwal, vice chair- tered an FIR against Sohail from the Patna year, he traveled to Thailand have expressed concern over
Further the pets cannot be Is there any GR or overrides the model bye- man; Manish Jain, regional Hassan, 50, for allegedly passport office for a job but was deported back the vandalism incident, stat-
banned from using the amendment to the bye- laws. The society can secretary; Anoop Khanna, attempting to travel to Abu to India. In 2023, he acquired ing it has caused distress
garden or parks. The society laws or MCS Act, which update/amend bye-laws to regional treasurer, Lav Dhabi with a fake passport. He Indian passport, UAE visa and another passport using false within the community.
can decide the specific tim- clarifies this situation? align with the current law Kumar, joint regional secre- had obtained the passport boarding pass at the immigra- personal information. Godfrey Pimenta, trustee of
ing for the use of the pet. Sameer Hafiz, Byculla by following the procedure tary; Ashish Shroff, joint from the Patna office using tion counter for verification. He The immigration officer Watchdog Foundation, urged
The pet owners are also A. Associate member can outlined in Bye-law 166. regional treasurer. false personal details. The case was scheduled to travel on filed a case against Hassan at immediate action to restore
required to take appropriate contest election to the was registered on March 1 IndiGo flight 6E-1401, depart- the Sahar police station. The faith in law enforcement and
care of the pets and leash managing committee with The questions are Mumbai Region under various sections of the ing at 7.40 pm. However, when police registered the case communal harmony.
their pets while in the com- the prior written consent of answered by Sharmila Amit Menda, chairman; Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita and the immigration officer exam- under Sections 318(4) (cheat- Rajendra Avhad, senior
mon areas. the member in accordance Ranade, a legal expert Vandana Rana, vice chair- the Passport Act. ined his passport, he became ing), 336(2) and 336(3) (forgery), police inspector of Dadar police
The society cannot enforce with the Section 154 B -10. associated with man; Atul Maru, regional sec- According to the FIR, on the suspicious as Hassan appeared and 340(2) (forged document station, said that residents have
the use of muzzles for pets. The requirement to have the Mumbai Grahak retary; Ashok Barmecha, evening of March 1, Sohail older than the age mentioned or electronic record and using filed a complaint. He men-
The law provides for name on the share certifi- Panchayat. The questions, regional treasurer; Shailee Hassan arrived at Mumbai (40) on the document. The it as genuine) of the Bharatiya tioned that the investigation is
penalties for the negligent cate is not needed. Chapter in brief, may be sent to Mavani, joint regional secre- International Airport intend- officer escalated the issue to his Nyaya Sanhita, along with ongoing and clarified that the
pet owners. The XIII-B (Section 154B) was [email protected] tary; Abhiraj Barfiwala, joint ing to travel to Abu Dhabi. At senior. Subsequently, the wing Section 12 (fake passport) of the cross, located on the footpath, is
regional treasurer. 5.00 pm, he submitted his incharge initiated an investiga- Passport Act. not owned by any church.
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Abitkar interacts with

WATER STRATEGY | Ajit Pawar chairs meeting; emphasises urgent planning for Pune

Canal advisory panel reviews private hospital medics

district’s summer water plan Staff Reporter
PUNE

To ensure that private medical

Indu Bhagat professionals do not face diffi-
PUNE SHIROLE culties while running their
DEMANDS practices and to enhance their
The canal advisory committees' 50�YEAR participation in healthcare
meetings for various dam pro- SUPPLY PLAN initiatives, Health Minister
jects in the district were held Prakash Abitkar emphasised
under Deputy Chief Minister Shivajinagar MLA the importance of their role
and District Guardian Minister Siddharth Shirole and cooperation.
Ajit Pawar, in the presence of expressed deep concern At the "Private Medical
Water Resources Minister
over Pune's escalating Professionals' Dialogue" event
water scarcity, exacerbated
Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, at in Pune, doctors and hospital
by the city’s rapid urban
the Divisional Commissioner's representatives raised con-
expansion. He emphasised
office on Saturday. Pawar cerns about issues such as the state and to incorporate cials to immediately address
the urgent need for a
instructed that Pune Municipal Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya quality hospitals under the certain concerns raised by
comprehensive project plan
Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri to ensure water availability Yojana, biomedical waste Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya doctors and invited associ-
Chinchwad Municipal for the next 50 years. The management, Mumbai Yojana. ation representatives to
Corporation (PCMC) should discussion focused on Nursing Home Registration The private medical com- Mumbai for further dis-
plan water usage strictly until evaluating whether the Act, amendments to the munity expressed gratitude cussions on policy-level deci-
July 15, 2025. city’s water needs could be Maharashtra Nursing Home to the Health Minister for tak- sions.
Minister Dattatray Bharne, met by efficiently Rules, the Pre-Conception ing the initiative to organise The initiative is expected to
Minister of State for Urban Ujwa Canal should last 55 days PAY ₹726 CRORE OR FACE SUPPLY integrating resources from and Pre-Natal Diagnostic such a dialogue. They reduce apprehensions among
Development Madhuri Misal, instead of 60, and the second various dams, rivers, and Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, appreciated his efforts to private medical professionals
MP Medha Kulkarni, MLA cycle should be 45 days instead
CUT: IRRIGATION DEPT TO PMC surrogacy and ART bank reg- bridge the gap between the about government regulations
sewage treatment systems,
Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, Vijay of 38 for Daund Municipality aiming to develop a istration, blood bank registra- government and medical and foster a collaborative
The Irrigation Department had directed Pune
Shivtare, Rahul Kool, Chetan and other drinking water Municipal Corporation (PMC) to immediately pay sustainable solution for the tion, and the safety of doctors professionals to improve effort to strengthen the
Tupe, Siddharth Shirole, needs. The tender for the Janai- pending dues of Rs726.1 crore. It had earlier issued a city’s growing population. and hospitals. In response, healthcare services. healthcare system.
Bhimrao Tapkir, Hemant Shirsai Upsa Irrigation Scheme notice to the PMC, stating that the water supply Abitkar assured that the gov- Representatives from the The event witnessed the
Rasane, Bapusaheb Pathare, work has been approved, and would be reduced in a phased manner if the dues ernment would take the Indian Medical Association participation of Additional
Dnyaneshwar alias Mauli high-quality pipelines should weren’t cleared by Feb 25. The PMC has appealed in Khadakwasla project, an necessary steps to resolve (IMA) and other medical Director Dr Babita
Katke, Divisional Commis- be used. Contractors delaying the state-level water tribunal against these dues, increase from the previous these issues. experts also highlighted the Kamalapurkar, Deputy
sioner Chandrakant Pulkund- the work will be blacklisted. He due to which the water supply has not yet been year’s 16.56 TMC. A total of 17.26 During the interaction, difficulties faced in providing Director of Family Welfare Dr
war, PMC Commissioner assured that the government reduced. TMC of water storage is avail- Abitkar acknowledged the healthcare services and sug- Rekha Gaikwad, Deputy
Rajendra Bhosale, PCMC will make available the necess- able for irrigation and non-irri- significant contribution of pri- gested necessary reforms. Director of Pune Division Dr
Project Engineer Shweta Kurhade of the Irrigation
Commissioner Shekhar Singh, ary funds for the Janai-Shirsai Department, said, “To plan water for summer, a gation purposes. Meanwhile, vate medical professionals Abitkar assured that he Radhakisan Pawar, District
District Collector Jitendra Dudi, Scheme. proposal has been submitted to call the canal the PMC has made 1.25 TMC of during the pandemic and would personally ensure that Health Officer Dr Sachin
Executive Director of the Vikhe Patil instructed that committee meeting. The meet will likely take place water storage available through other health crises. He private medical professionals Desai, Pune Municipal
Irrigation Department Atul the approved water should be next week.” the Baby Canal from the assured them that the govern- do not face undue difficulties Corporation’s Health Officer
Kapole, as well as Higher and distributed to all projects Mundhwa Jackwell. A review ment would extend full sup- in their practice and that no Dr Neena Borade, along with
Citing the rising population, PMC has already
Technical Education Minister according to the project plan. was conducted regarding water port to doctors while they injustice is done to them. He IMA representatives Dr
demanded an increase in its annual water quota to
Chandrakant Patil, and MP He also mentioned that the planning, usage, and available continue to serve the nation. also welcomed constructive Chhajed and Dr Joshi, and a
21.4 TMC from its present 18 TMC.
Supriya Sule, were present increase in the water tariff for storage in the Khadakwasla, He further stated that efforts suggestions for enhancing large number of doctors and
through video conference. lift irrigation has been sus- During his recent visit to the city, Water Resources Pavana, Chasakaman, Bhama must be made to improve healthcare services. During medical association represen-
pended. Equal water should be Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil criticised PMC for Askhed, and Neera canals. healthcare services in the the event, he instructed offi- tatives.
Water allotment provided to farmers in all vil- its lax approach to the water issue. Stressing the Nimbalkar requested a review
for the city and lages, and action should be need for sustainable water management practices, of the Nira right canal, resolving
rural parts taken to ensure smooth circula- Vikhe Patil urged PMC to justify its demand for issues related to Krishna,
Athawale slams MI, police team up, nab
Pawar said that agriculture in tion in Pandharpur and additional water. Dhom, and Gunjawani canals,
the district’s Haveli, Indapur, Sangola. He emphasised that and fair water distribution.
Owaisi’s remarks
man for Army job scam
Daund, and Baramati talukas approved water should be pro- canal had not been included in Bhilarewadi dam. Former MLA Ram Satpute
depends on the Sansar Jod vided to the Sansar junction the irrigation plan, but provid- Sule proposed streamlining called for an increase in the ANI
Canal. He emphasised making canal and that necessary canal ing water per the approved the Purandar Upsa Irrigation water to ensure Solapur district NASHIK
proper water planning for it. He repairs should be completed storage will prevent problems Scheme and earmarking the receives water for 12 months, ANI Nanded district, who had
also instructed the concerned within a week. He highlighted for farmers in Indapur taluka. budget for the tunnel at along with proper planning of Responding to AIMIM chief PUNE paid Rs1.75 lakh to the
authorities to keep all systems the importance of water reuse Misal emphasised that pend- Bhekrainagar. She emphasised water distribution. Asaduddin Owaisi's remarks accused. The complainant, a
ready, complete the work on and suggested installing meters ing canal works in the city the urgency of tackling the ris- Public representatives from on the reservation for the A coordinated effort by the farmer preparing for recruit-
time, and find and repair water to control water consumption. should be completed immedi- ing pollution in the Pune and Solapur districts, as Maratha community, Union Military Intelligence (MI) unit ment in the Army and police
leaks. Bharne stated that 3.9 TMC ately. The PMC should take Khadakwasla region. well as officials from the Minister Ramdas Athawale of the Army's Southern services, encountered
He further suggested that the of water has been approved for swift action regarding the city's Currently, 18.36 TMC of Irrigation Department, clarified that the community Command and Pune city Suryawanshi at Latur railway
first cycle of the new Mutha the Sansar junction canal. This water leakage related to the water storage is available in the attended the meeting. gets 10% reservation under the Police has resulted in the station. The accused falsely
Economically Weaker Sections arrest of an individual impli- claimed to be an active-duty
(EWS) category. cated in a fraudulent Army Army personnel and assured
Speaking with ANI, recruitment scheme, officials the complainant of recruit-

PMC drafts Pune’s Students experience robotics Athawale said, "According to

the instructions of PM
Narendra Modi, my ministry
said.
The suspect, identified as
Suryawanshi Nitin Balaji from
ment.
Subsequently, the com-
plainant met Suryawanshi

cultural policy Staff Reporter

PUNE
Pune, is currently underway
with great enthusiasm at the
Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports
tunity to experience the world
of robotics firsthand.
The FIRST Tech Challenge
has decided to give 10% reser-
vation to Economically
Weaker Sections, which
Latur district, was appre-
hended in the vicinity of the
Southern Command head-
near the Sub Area Canteen at
the Southern Command
headquarters, where he
The FIRST Tech Challenge Complex in Pune. On this India Championship 2024-25 includes a lot of Maratha quarters in Pune on Saturday, handed over the money in
India Championship 2024-25, occasion, approximately 1,500 features participation from people, and even said a senior official of Pune cash and through UPI trans-
India's largest robotics com- students from the Vidya over 60 cities across India, as Maharashtra's state govern- Police. actions. However, when the
petition for school and junior Niketan Schools under the well as six international teams ment decided to give reserva- According to police author- complainant persisted in
college students, presented by Pune Municipal Corporation from Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, tions to the Marathas in gov- ities, Suryawanshi targeted inquiring about his recruit-
Vishwakarma University (PMC) had a unique oppor- and the UAE. ernment jobs." prospective candidates from ment status, the accused
economically weaker back- began ignoring his calls.
grounds in Maharashtra and Upon receiving intelligence
Presence needed for Karnataka, promising them regarding the fraudulent
bail: Court to RaGa recruitment into the Army. It
is alleged that he demanded
activities, the MI unit shared
the information with the
PTI Rs3 lakh per candidate, Bundgarden Police Station,
NASHIK fraudulently amassing an esti- leading to surveillance and
artists, cultural centres, and mated sum of Rs5-10 lakh. verification. Consequently,
Indu Bhagat educational institutions will A court in Nashik on Saturday The arrest followed a com- the joint team of MI and Pune
PUNE be constructed in Pune. directed Congress leader plaint lodged by a 23-year- Police successfully appre-
Infrastructure will be pro- Rahul Gandhi to be present in old candidate, a resident of hended the suspect.
Pune is often referred to as vided, and spaces for cultural person to get bail in a defama-
the cultural capital of events, exhibitions, art dis- tion case filed against him for
Maharashtra. Still, it does not
have any formal cultural pol-
plays, and concerts will be
created. The policy aims to
remarks made on Hindutva
ideologue VD Savarkar dur-
Tourism dept gears
icy, so the Pune Municipal
Corporation (PMC)
drafted a cultural policy and
has
attract tourists to foster econ-
omic development among
local businesses.
ing the Bharat Jodo Yatra in
2022.
The defamation case
up for Maha Festival
presented it to the Standing The work of PMC’s Cultural against Gandhi was filed Rambhau Jagtap ments are in order, he
Committee for approval. The Department will be some- under sections 500 and 504 of SATARA emphasised that the pend-
policy aims to preserve, con- what unique compared to the Indian Penal Code by ing work should begin
serve, and maintain Pune’s other departments. The civic Nashik resident Devendra State Tourism, Mining, and immediately.
historic and cultural heritage. body has provisioned 15 cul- Bhutada. Ex-Servicemen Welfare
The policy will be imple- tural centres in the city. During the hearing on Minister Shambhuraj Desai Maharashtra’s
mented once the Standing In line with Pune’s tradi- Saturday, the 10th Joint Civil directed the officials to ‘Maha Festival’
Committee approves it, the tions, the policy includes sug- Judge, Senior Division and complete all the govern- to take place in
administration claimed. gestions for the development Additional CJM, Nashik RC ment formalities regarding
Mahabaleshwar
According to the draft, to
increase citizens’ active par-
of cultural centres. The policy
also includes craftsmanship,
Narwadia said Gandhi will
have to be present in person Lakshya the land of the Tourism
Development Corporation The Maharashtra Tourism
ticipation in cultural activities, language and literature, visual to seek bail.The hearing on Senior Odissi dancer Zelam Paranjape and Bharatnatyam dancer Sagrika in the Mahabaleshwar area Department will organise
town hall meetings and cul- arts, forts and archaeology, Gandhi's application for per- Patwardhan perform in ' Lakshya', a cultural outreach programme by the Infosys and develop it immediately. "Maharashtra's Maha
tural forums will be organ- folk arts, music, theatre, manent exemption will be Foundation, organised by Shastriya Nrutya Sanvardha Evn Sanstha at Bharatiya On Friday, Desai held a Festival" in Mahabaleshwar
ised. Additionally, with the dance, films, and spiritual cul- taken up on May 9, the peti- Vidya Bhavan. – Photo: Anand Chaini review meeting with offi- in April, and Tourism
help and cooperation of local ture. tioner's lawyer said. cials in Mumbai, during Minister Desai reviewed the
which he gave these preparations for this festival
missing birds instructions. Present at the
meeting through telecon-
on Friday. Desai inquired
about the responsibilities of

Flamingos leave early, upsetting enthusiasts

ference were the Tourism the local administration
Department’s Managing and tourism department
Director Manoj Kumar officials for the 'Maha
Suryavanshi, Director BN Festival' in Mahabaleshwar,
Rambhau Jagtap three to four months. This mingos. After staying over- that had entered other Patil, Satara District which aims to boost tour-
SATARA period used to be a treat for night, they would appear in water bodies in the state Collector Santosh Patil, and ism.
bird watchers due to the the lake area as soon as have now started their all the leading departmen- He also gave instructions
Mayni Lake in Satara dis- rare sightings of flamingos. dawn broke in the morning. return journey. Therefore, tal officers. to ensure that tourists do
trict is known as a major But this year, everyone They would sneak along the bird lovers are upset that On this occasion, Desai not face any inconvenience
bird-watching spot. missed this rare sighting of banks of the lake to see the flamingos will no longer be mentioned that the during the festival and to
Flamingos travel thousands flamingos at Mayni Lake. flamingos. Suddenly, a flock coming to Mayni Lake. Maharashtra Tourism pay close attention to clean-
of miles every year to reach Flamingos, foreign guest of flamingos would appear However, there is a demand Development Corporation liness, transportation plan-
this lake. However, this year, birds, used to migrate to the in the lake, and the bitter from bird lovers and owns 15 acres of land in ning, and the safety of tour-
with the arrival of early lake areas of Mayni, cold would disappear some- observers to study why Mahabaleshwar. Approval ists. Additionally, he
summer, the flamingos have Yeralwadi, and Khatav. This where. They would happily these birds have turned for developing this land has instructed the appointment
turned away, which has dis- tradition had been going on observe the birds for hours their backs on this location been in place for a long of nodal officers at both the
appointed bird lovers. These for many years. Bird lovers and capture their images on this year and they want rel- time. However, due to some district and local levels for
birds used to arrive at the from Sangli, Kolhapur, their cameras. evant authorities to take reasons, the work has not the smooth execution of the
Mayni Lake around Diwali Karad, and Satara used to Meanwhile, it is being concrete measures in this started. Since all the docu- festival's activities.
and used to stay for about come here to see the fla- observed that the flamingos regard.
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NEWS in Needy women in Andhra to be Andhra Government to

SHORTS
AMARAVATI given sewing machines, establish model schools in
Tourism
Minister to training in tailoring every assembly constituency
attend METRO INDIA NEWS � AMARAVATI opment initiatives. The min-
conference at Government has identified 1,02,832 women beneficiaries from BC, EWS, and The minister also ister also emphasized the need
Berlin next Kapu communities across all 175 constituencies in the state Andhra Pradesh Education
emphasized the to restore the PG fee reim-
Minister Nara Lokesh has di- bursement scheme, which
week ■ Tailoring training rected officials to take immedi- need to restore the would benefit thousands of stu-

A
METRO INDIA NEWS � AMARAVATI
ndhra Pradesh State centers will be ate steps to establish one model PG fee reimburse- dents pursuing higher educa-
Tourism, Culture In a significant move to em-
inaugurated across school in every Assembly con- ment scheme, tion. Additionally, he instructed
and Cinematog- power women economically, stituency. These schools will which would benefit authorities to accelerate the
raphy Minister Kandula Chief Minister N. Chandra-
all constituencies in adhere to the highest educa- construction of AI University
Durgesh said that he will babu Naidu-led NDA govern- the state tional standards in the country,
thousands of stu- and Sports University in Ama-
be attending the ITB Ber- ment has announced a major ■ 90 days of training ensuring quality learning op- dents pursuing ravati, ensuring their timely
lin-2025 conference to be initiative on the occasion of In-
would be given
portunities for students. This higher education completion. The meeting was
held in Germany from ternational Women's Day. The initiative is part of the broader attended by key officials, in-
March 4 to 6 with an aim to government has decided to ■ On completion, AP Model of Education, aimed cluding School Education Sec-
attract international tour- provide tailoring training to sewing machines at transforming the state’s edu- retary Kona Sasidhar, Director
ism investment with sus- women and distribute sewing
would be given cation system. Vijayaramaraju, Intermediate
tainable, responsible, machines free of cost. This in- During a high-level review Education Director Kritika
comprehensive and eco- itiative is part of the govern- ■ Under the BC Welfare meeting, Minister Lokesh dis- Shukla, Samagra Shiksha Pro-
friendly tourism policies. ment’s commitment to Department, women cussed the Learning Excellence ject Director B. Srinivasa Rao,
Addressing a press confer- fulfilling its election promises experts. Upon completion of ficiaries is in the final stages, are being in Andhra Pradesh (LEAP) Higher Education Council
ence at his district office in and enhancing women's wel- the training, sewing machines and the training will begin program with senior officials Chairman K. Madhumurthy,
Rajamahendravaram on fare in the state. will be distributed free of cost soon.
encouraged to from the School Education, In- be conducted on March 3 with College Education Director Na-
Saturday, Durgesh re- Starting from March 8, to the beneficiaries. Under the BC Welfare De- participate in event termediate Education, and legislators to discuss alternative rayana Bharat Gupta, and Skill
vealed the details of his tailoring training centers will The government has ident- partment, women are being management units, Higher Education depart- arrangements for GO 117. He Development Corporation MD
visit to Germany and said be inaugurated across all con- ified 1,02,832 women bene- encouraged to participate in dairy farming, goat ments. He stressed the impor- also directed officials to organ- Ganesh Kumar.
that he would invite inves- stituencies in the state under ficiaries from BC, EWS, and event management units, rearing tance of detailed planning and ize a meeting with university Experts from KPMG, includ-
tors attending the three- the supervision of the BC Wel- Kapu communities across all dairy farming, goat rearing, effective implementation to vice-chancellors, chaired by the ing Narayanan Ramaswamy,
day ITB summit at the fare Department. The pro- 175 constituencies in the state. and generic medical shops. mavaram sarees, and other achieve the program’s objec- Governor, to deliberate on Soumya Velayudham, and V.
Berlin Expo Centre City in gram aims to provide 90 days The initiative has been allo- Additionally, traditional in- small-scale businesses are tives. As part of the education higher education reforms, Madhavan, also participated,
Germany to come to of comprehensive tailoring cated a budget of Rs. 255 dustries such as Kondapalli being promoted to empower reforms, the minister an- strategies for improving NIRF offering insights into education
Andhra Pradesh and see training under the guidance of crores. The selection of bene- toys, Mangalagiri and Dhar- women economically. nounced that a workshop will rankings, and academic devel- reforms and strategic planning.
the opportunities and re-
sources available locally
and invest. He expressed
his wish that Germany will
be the platform for rapid SCR will run special Tata Group shows interest in supporting Araku Coffee
trains between
tourism development and
to make AP a major desti- METRO INDIA NEWS � AMARAVATI With coffee production de-
nation on the world's tour- clining globally, there has
ism map. Minister Kandula
Durgesh said that the ITB
Berlin-2025 event is being
various destinations Araku Coffee has already es-
tablished its reputation inter-
been a surge in demand for
Araku Coffee in domestic

to clear Holi rush

nationally, and now, for the markets. This year, purchase
held with the theme 'Power first time, organic coffee culti- prices have reached record
of Transition Lives Here'. vation has been introduced in levels. Organic coffee, in par-
METRO INDIA NEWS � HYDERABAD the tribal regions of Andhra ticular, fetches a premium
HYDERABAD Pradesh. The Girijan Cooper- price. While regular parch-
Traffic Police South Central Railway (SCR) ative Corporation (GCC) has ment coffee is sold at Rs.400
to take up will run 14 special trains be-
tween various destinations to
taken the initiative to cultivate
and procure this coffee, at- Under this project, the GCC To ensure the highest stan-
per kilogram, organic parch-
ment coffee commands
Coffee anyone?
special drive clear the extra rush of passen- tracting the attention of the actively encouraged organic dards, the Agricultural and Rs.450 per kilogram. The ■ Regular parchment
against rule gers for Holi festival. Tata Group, which has ex- coffee cultivation. Four years Processed Food Products Ex- price difference of Rs.50 to coffee is sold at
According to the press re- pressed interest in purchasing ago, the initiative gained mo- port Development Authority Rs.80 per kilogram has en- Rs.400 per kilogram
violators lease issued by the SCR, Train the produce. While organic mentum when 2,600 acres of (APEDA) certified agencies couraged more farmers to

H
yderabad Traffic number 07703- Charlapalli – farming has been practiced coffee plantations in Chinta- conducted rigorous inspec- transition to organic cultiva- ■ Organic parchment
Police to take up the Shalimar will depart at 19:45 for various crops in the re- palli and Gudem Kotha tions over three consecutive tion. coffee commands
special drive and will reach the destination gion, this marks the first time Veedhi mandals of Alluri Sita- years. As a result, the organic With increasing global rec- Rs.450 per kilogram
against wrong side vehicle at 2:00 on 2nd day. Journey Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, coffee plantations have rama Raju district were certification was successfully ognition and support from
driving, irregular number commencing on March 9 and Tadepalligudem, Rajahmun- adopted this method. brought under the National obtained this year. The GCC corporate giants like Tata, ■ The price difference
plates, sirens and multi- 16, 2025. In return Train dry, Samalkot, Anakapalli, The success of Araku Cof- Programme for Organic Pro- invested approximately Rs.70 Araku Coffee is poised to of Rs.50 to Rs.80 per
toned horns in the city number 07704 Shalimar – Duvvada, Kottavalasa, Vizia- fee can be traced back to the duction (NPOP) standards. lakh in this certification pro- strengthen its position in the kilogram has encour-
from Monday (March 3). Charlapalli will depart at nagaram, Srikakulam Road, comprehensive coffee devel- This scientific approach, in- cess. The Tata Group, already premium organic coffee mar- aged more farmers to
Traffic Police officials said 05:00 and will reach the des- Palasa, Berhampur, Khurda opment project initiated by volving tribal farmers, aimed a key player in the coffee in- ket, offering better economic
transition to organic
wrong side driving was one tination at 8:10 next day. Jour- Road, Bhubaneswar, Jajpur K the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to enhance the quality and dustry, is keen on launching opportunities for tribal
of the most critical issues ney commencing on March 11 Road, Bhadrakh, Jaleshwar government a decade ago. sustainability of Araku Coffee. organic coffee in the market. farmers in the region.
cultivation
which needed to be and 18, 2025. and Khargpur stations in
tackled. It not only leads to Enroute, these trains will both directions.
severe traffic congestion, stop at Nalgonda, Miryala- Train number 07611 Jalna –
but also poses a significant
risk to all road users.
“Citizens are requested to
guda, Nadikude, Sattenapalle,
Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru,
Tadepalligudem, Rajahmun-
Patna will depart at 22:00 and
it will reach the destination at
9:45 on the second day. Jour-
IPS officer Sunil Kumar
adhere to the traffic rules
and avoid wrong-side
driving, using the tinted
dry, Samalkot, Anakapalli,
Duvvada, Kottavalasa, Vizia-
nagaram, Srikakulam Road,
ney commencing on March 6,
10 and 15, 2025. In return
Train number 07612 Patna –
suspended by AP government
glass or black films, sirens, Palasa, Berhampur, Balugaon, Jalna will depart at 15:45 and METRO INDIA NEWS � AMARAVATI partment, to look into allega- tions.”
multi-toned and musical Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, it will reach the destination at tions that Sunil Kumar had vi- Apart from this case, there
horns on their vehicles. Cuttack, Jajpur K Road, Bha- 02:35 on the second day. Jour- IPS officer PV Sunil Kumar, olated all-India service rules. have been several allegations
Motorists should refrain drakh, Balasore, Jaleshwar, ney commencing on March 8, who is in the rank of DGP, has The government has decided against Sunil Kumar in the
from such activities. Viol- Khargpur and Santragachi 12 and 17, 2025. been suspended by the AP to suspend Sunil Kumar after past as well. It was during his
ators will be penalized and stations in both directions. Enroute, these trains will government. Chief Secretary prima facie evidence was es- tenure as Director General
necessary action taken as Train number 07705 Char- stop at Partur, Selu, Manwat Vijayanand has issued orders tablished. .Sunil has also been that he was accused of using a
per the law,” said D Joel lapalli – Santragachi will de- Rd, Parbhani, Purna, Basmat, to this effect. He has been ac- charged with acting third degree against the
Davis, Joint Commissioner
(Traffic), Hyderabad.
Citizens were also re-
part at 07:15 and it will reach
the destination at 10:30 next
day. Journey commencing on
Hingoli, Washim, Akola, She-
gaon, Malkapur, Burhanpur,
Khandwa, Itarsi, Pipariya,
cused of making several for-
eign trips without prior
permission. As per a Govern-
against the All India
Service Employees
Code of Conduct.
then Narasapuram
MP and current AP
Deputy Speaker
Govt will support
quested to report traffic vi-
olations to Hyderabad
Traffic Police on Hydera-
March 7 and 21, 2025. In re-
turn Train number 07706
Santragachi – Charlapalli will
Narsinghpur, Madan Mahal,
Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manik-
pur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt.
ment Order released on Sun-
day, PV Sunil Kumar had
visited United Arab Emirates,
As per the gov-
ernment, “His ac-
tions exhibit
Raghurama Krish-
nam Raju. This
was also confirmed
artistes: Bhatti
bad Traffic Police Face- depart at 12:35 and it will Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Sweden, USA and UK without gross negligence, by the Secunder- METRO INDIA NEWS � HYDERABAD cians Padmasri Yella Venkates-
book, X (Twitter) or Traffic reach the destination at 16:40 Buxar, Ara and Danapur sta- prior approval in 2019-24 indiscipline, and abad Army Hospital. wara Rao, Padmasri Dr Shob-
Help Line (9010203626). next day. Journey commenc- tions in both directions. All period. grave misconduct by Similarly, the arrest of Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti haraju, Kalaratna Puraskar
ing on March 8 and 22, 2025. these special trains will con- Earlier, the government had undertaking foreign travel Telugu Desam Party activists Vikramarka stated that the awardees and Hyderabad
SIDDIPET Enroute, these trains will sist of 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class set up an inquiry committee without obtaining requisite and the use of third degree People’s government has been Brothers Raghavachari , Hyde-
DCA officials stop at Nalgonda, Miryala- and General Second Class headed by R P Sisodia, special permission, thereby violating against them became a hot actively supporting fine arts rabad sisters Haripriya, Prema
guda, Nadikude, Sattenapalle, Coaches. secretary in the revenue de- applicable rules and regula- topic of discussion at that time. on a large scale, ensuring that Rama
raid premises artists will continually receive Murthy, Kovela Shantha, DV
of quack in the government's support. Mohan Krishna and other
Siddipet He further mentioned that prominent musicians at-

‘Doctors who know to use AI will

the government has been of- tended the event.
district fering the necessary resources Stating that he is proud of

D
rugs Control Admin- and services to individuals representing the district in
istration (DCA) offi-

replace doctors who don’t’

who promote the arts in the which Bhakta Ramadas was
cials on Friday state. born , the Deputy Chief Min-
raided the premises of a The Deputy Chief Minister ister recalled that every one
quack K Ramanjaneyulu, at was the Chief Guest at the was aware of how Bhakta Ra-
Maruthi First Aid Center, Bhakta Ramadas Jayanthi cel- madas serving as Tahsildar
Begumpet village in Siddi- AI team developed a tool that detects fatty liver conditions with 99% accuracy using ebrations organised under the under the Tanisha rule used
pet district, who was carry- aegis of Telangana Sangeetha the tax money collected from
ing out clinical practice simple blood tests Nataka Academy at Indoor people to renovate the dilapi-
without proper qualifica-
tion at his clinic. During the
Advanced natural language processing tools that capture critical components of stadium of LB Stadium here
on Sunday.
dated Sri Sitaramachandra
Swamy temple in Bhadracha-
raid, DCA officials detected doctor–patient conversations Bhatti Vikramarka, along lam and became the victim of
14 varieties of medicines, with Ministers Ponnam Prab- Tanisha’s wrath and faced im-
including antibiotics, anal- METRO INDIA NEWS � HYDERABAD guided endoscopy, and ad- hakar Goud and Seethakka prisonment in Golconda fort
gesics and antiulcer drugs. vanced natural language pro- felicitated classical music ex- as punishment.
Stocked on the premises Explaining the power if Artifi- cessing tools that capture perts on this occasion. He called upon composers
without a drug licence. cial Intelligence (AI) and its critical components of doc- Later addressing the meet- and musicians to take Bhakt
Worth of the stock seized is impact on healthcare, Dr D tor–patient conversations. He ing attended by musicians, Ramadas as inspiration and
Rs 30,000. DCA officials de- Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman shared how his AI team devel- lyricists and composers, Bhatti popularise music of devout
tected several ‘antibiotics’ of AIG Hospitals said that AI oped a tool that detects fatty Vikramarka said that here- composers and authors for the
Linezolid, Amoxicillin at the will not replace doctors in the liver conditions with 99% ac- after State Government will benefit of future generations.
clinic during the raid. Indis- future, but doctors who know curacy using simple blood organise Bhakta Ramadas Jay- Bhatti Vikramarka ob-
criminate sale of antibiotics how to use AI will surely re- tests. anthi celebrations every year served that film artistes were
by unqualified persons may place doctors who can’t. He In another significant devel- Head, representing HDFC on a grand scale on the lines of not encouraged for the last 10
have disastrous con- was speaking at the ASPIRE opment during the event, AS- Bank. The dynamic event Tyagaraja Aradhanotsavalu years and the previous govern-
sequences on the health of Foundation Day event at the PIRE signed a Memorandum tion. Under this initiative, AS- smart/alternative proteins. underscored ASPIRE’s com- organised at Thiruvayyur. ment neglected the presenta-
the public, including School of Life Sciences, Uni- of Understanding (MoU) with PIRE has launched the EcoIn- The MoU was signed by mitment to innovation and He said that 392 birth anni- tion of annual Nandi awards
emergence of ‘Antimicro- versity of Hyderabad. HDFC Bank. ASPIRE is one of novate Program, a dedicated Prof S. Rajagopal, Director- strategic partnerships, setting versary celebrations were too.
bial Resistance’. S Vinay Dr Reddy highlighted the 16 incubators across the effort to support startups ASPIRE and Head Dept. of a robust foundation for the fu- being organised by the Con- The People’s government
Sushmi, Drugs Inspector, breakthrough initiatives such country to receive HDFC Pari- working in sustainable chem- Plant Sciences representing ture of AI-driven healthcare gress government throughout also decided to encourage and
Siddipet carried out the as “Mira”—an AI-based Medi- vartan Grants- a CSR initiative istry, waste valorization, the ASPIRE and G. Pruthvi Raj, and sustainable technological the State and he was happy recognise the theatre artistes,"
raid. cal Information Robot, AI- of HDFC Bank in its 8th edi- circular economy, and Vice president and Cluster advancements. that famous classical musi- he said.
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Quick STORM IN STORE The 15-day session will commence on Monday

Karnataka legislature
session set to be turbulent
UDUPI

‘No one can

stop DKS from
becoming CM’ calls for the replacement of tion, in the wake of incidents

Veteran Congress leader

state unit President B Y Vi-
jayendra.
of crime, tension in Mysuru's
Udayagiri and police's sub-
Ministers visit MM Hills
Veerappa Moily on Sunday
stated that no one can pre-
vent Karnataka Deputy Chief
Despite this internal divi-
sion, the BJP, along with its
alliance partner JD(S), has
sequent handling, alleged
assault on a state-run bus
conductor for not speaking
ahead of cabinet meet
Minister D K Shivakumar from decided to unite in opposing Marathi in the border district NT Correspondent the district and to kick off
becoming the CM of the state, the government on several key of Belagavi escalating into a is- MYSURU various development works.
as it is a "settled matter". issues. Price rise is expected sue between two states. The government is commit-
The former chief minister to be a major point of conten- The ruling Congress, on Mysuru district in-charge ted to the development of
also asserted that it is only tion, with the opposition likely the other hand, is expected minister Dr HC Mahadevap- the backward Chamarajana-
a matter of time before Shi- to target the government over to target the opposition, es- pa along with his Chamara- gar district dominated by
vakumar assumes the CM's recent fare hikes for state-run pecially the BJP, on the al- janagar district counterpart dalits, tribals and other vul-
post, as it is something bound road transport corporation leged injustice to Karnataka K Venkatesh on Sunday vis- nerable sections of society,
to happen. "I was the one who buses across Karnataka and by the Centre in -- devolu- ited M M Hills. he said adding that the exact
ensured that Shivakumar got the Bengaluru Metro. In addi- tion of taxes, proposed de- The visit comes ahead of date for the meeting will be
his first ticket to contest as an tion, the proposed increase in limitation exercise arguing the special meeting of the announced later.
MLA. Today, he has emerged milk prices and water tariffs that the it would unfairly cabinet at the hill shrine to The minister said the state
as a successful leader in Kar- are expected to be raised. impact southern states, de- focus on the problems faced government has initiated a
nataka. Let's all wish for him to The opposition has also lay in clearances several by people of Mysuru region. slew of development works
become the chief minister at been accusing the govern- development and irrigation Though the Cabinet meeting for improvement of tribal
the earliest," Moily said. ment of burdening the people projects in the state. was scheduled to be held in hamlets including electric-
Addressing a Congress NT Correspondent with taxes due to the imple- Several key bills are likely mid-February, it was put off ity, access to roads and other
event at Karkala, he noted that BENGALURU Thaawarchand Gehlot's ad- ongoing speculations, espe- mentation of �ve guarantee to be tabled during the ses- after CM Siddaramaiah suf- facilities as they have been
despite being the Karnataka dress to the joint sitting of the cially in the ruling Congress schemes. They have further sion, especially the Greater fered an injury. living deprived of such basic
Pradesh Congress Committee state legislature at Vidhana about the leadership change alleged the diversion of funds Bengaluru Governance Bill, Speaking after launching needs for generations.The
(KPCC) president, Shivakumar The �rst session of the Kar- Soudha here on Monday. under a "rotational chief min- under the Scheduled Caste which proposes to split the a project to provide elec- Chamarajanagar district ad-
has worked tirelessly, even in nataka legislature in the Additionally, Chief Minis- ister" or "power-sharing" for- Sub Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan Bruhat Bengaluru Mahana- tricity connections to tribal ministration has submitted a
challenging times for the par- new year, set to begin on ter Siddaramaiah, who also mula, which is yet to subside. for the implementation of gara Palike (BBMP) into settlements of Palar hadi proposal for development of
ty at the national level, and has Monday, is expected to be a holds the �nance portfo- While Deputy Chief Min- these schemes. multiple corporations. coming under the limits of 123 km roads in tribal ham-
contributed to the party's rise turbulent one amid divisions lio, is set to present his 16th ister D K Shivakumar is seen Karnataka Lokayukta giv- This bill is likely to spark Male Mahadeshwara Hills lets of the district. A proposal
to power in other states as well. within both the ruling Con- budget on March 7. as a key aspirent for the CM ing clean chit to the Chief heated discussions as the Gram Panchayat in Hanur has also been submitted to the
Praising Shivakumar's gress and opposition BJP. The 2025-26 Budget is post, those supporting CM Minister and his wife in the BJP and JD(S) have accused taluk of Chamarajanagar, state government to increase
leadership and organisation- Several key issues and bills expected to total Rs 4 lakh Siddaramaiah have been as- alleged MUDA site allot- the Congress of "trying to di- Mahadevaappa said the gov- the housing grants from Rs
al efforts, Moily addressed are anticipated to be dis- crore, an increase from the serting that the incumbent ment scam, may also come vide" Bengaluru. They have ernment decided to hold 2.3 lakh to Rs �ve lakh pro-
him—who was seated on the cussed during the session. current �scal's Rs 3.71 lakh will continue. There is also a up for discussion. Also, also criticised the govern- the special cabinet meet- vided for SC/ST bene�ciaries
dais—saying, "Several state- The 15-day session will crore. growing factional rift within likely to �gure among other ment for delaying the BBMP ing in MM Hills to address under various government
ments may come and go, but commence with Governor The session comes amid the opposition BJP, with issues is law and order situa- polls. the problems of villagers of schemes, he added.
no one can stop you from be-
coming the chief minister."

Karnataka DyCM defends

Vijayendra targets CM Siddaramaiah
"There is no need to worry
about this. If someone criticis-

attending Sadhguru's event

es it, they may do so for their
satisfaction, but no one can

over Karnataka's �nancial situation

prevent Shivakumar from be-
coming CM. The post is not a
gift granted by someone; it is
something he has earned for
himself," Moily added. NT Correspondent budget on March 7. struggling to pay their elec- When asked about internal states. In the coming days, an-
Political circles in the state, UDUPI The size of the 2025-26 tricity bills. differences within the Kar- nouncements will be made for
especially within the ruling budget is expected to touch "According to Energy nataka BJP, Vijayendra said it the remaining states, including
Congress, have been rife with Karnataka BJP President B Rs 4 lakh crore, up from Rs Minister K J George himself, was time to put an end to such ours. Once the state president
speculation about a leader- Y Vijayendra on Sunday said 3.71 lakh crore in the current around Rs 6,000 crore in elec- discussions. "Who the state is announced, all other issues
ship change later this year, his party will raise several �scal. "When the BJP was in tricity bills is due from vari- president will be will within the Karnataka BJP will
reportedly under a "rotation- key issues concerning the power and B S Yediyurappa ous departments," he added. be known very be resolved," he asserted.
al Chief Minister" or "pow- state during the legislature was the chief minister, every Highlighting the issues the soon," he A factional rift within
er-sharing" agreement. session starting March 3, district eagerly awaited spe- BJP plans to raise, Vijayendra said. the BJP has become public,
as he targeted Chief Minis- cial grants, as he would an- said the party would question "In the en- with a group led by Bijapur
BENGALURU ter Siddaramaiah over the nounce them in his budgets. the law and order situation, tire country, city MLA Basanagouda Pa-
Tax dues: Notices NT Correspondent state's �nancial situation. But now, the situation is dif- the non-allocation of develop- state presi- til Yatnal and Gokak MLA
all religions, all castes. The The 15-day session will ferent, and I feel pity for CM ment funds to MLAs across dents have Ramesh Jarkiholi demand-
to Vidhana Soudha, BENGALURU/UDUPI
Congress party's ideology begin with Governor Siddaramaiah. He has tied party lines, and the govern- been appoint- ing Vijayendra's removal as
Raj Bhavan is to take everyone in Thaawarchand Gehlot's ad- his own hands because of ment's decision to shut down ed for president. They accused Vi-
Amid criticism from a society together. I don't dress to the joint sitting of the guarantee schemes," Vi- nine universities only jayendra of engaging in "ad-
section within the ruling differentiate between such the state legislature at Vid- jayendra told reporters. established dur- 12 justment politics" with the
Congress, Karnataka matters. Some people may hana Soudha on Monday. He claimed that the state's ing the BJP era ruling Congress. They have
Deputy Chief Minister D like it, some may not." It will also see Chief Min- �nancial condition had dete- due to a lack also targeted him and his
K Shivakumar on Sunday Shivakumar sharingthedais ister Siddaramaiah, who riorated to the point where of funds—ap- father, Yediyurappa, for al-
strongly defended his with Union Home Minister holds the �nance portfolio, the irrigation, PWD, and proximately Rs legedly trying to keep the
visit to Sadhguru Jaggi Amit Shah and Sadhguru presenting his record 16th other departments were 300-400 crore. party under their control.
Vasudev's Isha yoga Jaggi Vasudev at the Shivaratri
When it comes to paying up centre in Tamil Nadu event on Wednesday has
property tax, the high and
mighty are as lax as many
among the general public. Ac-
for Mahashivaratri
celebrations, calling it is
his personal belief.
reportedly created some
amount of unease among a
section of Congress leaders,
Degrees students get ‘Christian institutions should reach
cording to reports, the Bruhat
Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
Shivakumar, who is also
the state Congress chief,
who apparently feel that he
may be getting close to the midday meal in Mysuru out to alumni to be their voice’
(BBMP), citing pending prop- while calling BJP leaders' BJP's ideology. NT Correspondent
erty tax dues for almost two claims about fast-paced Cooperation K N Rajanna NT Correspondent girls students to study in the around 5,400 Christian-run
BENGALURU
decades, has issued notices political developments in the on Saturday questioned MYSURU government-run college. institutions in India, which
to Vidhana Soudha, the seat state in the days ahead, as Shivakumar sharing the As most girls joining the Around three-fourths of have at least 22 to 25 crore
of power in Karnataka and the "bogus", said that a number stage with those who have Girl students of the Govern- degree college are from ru- those who study in Chris- alumni, and they would be
Raj Bhavan administration! of leaders and legislators been critical of Congress ment First Grade College lo- ral areas, the college devel- tian-run institutions are the best spokespersons for
The two buildings fig- from the saffron party were leader Rahul Gandhi. To a cated in Kuvempu Nagar in opment council has taken non-Christians, and the in- the Christian community.
ure among 258 government in touch with his party. question about criticisms, Mysuru are being provided this initiative to serve free stitutions should reach out to He said they should reach
structures which owe the "Sadhguru is from especially by Rajanna, the midday meals from Sunday. midday meals to girls. Due their alumni to be their voice, out to them, including union
BBMP crores of rupees in tax Karnataka. He has been Deputy CM said, "I don't Along with donations to scarcity of classrooms, the Trinamool Congress leader ministers who have studied
dues. Ironically, several gov- �ghting for the cause of want to answer any of them. from philanthropists, the management has been con- Derek O'Brien said on Sunday. in Christian institutions.
ernment buildings including Cauvery water and soil. I will speak to them. If they college management has ducting classes in batches Participating in a discus- Stating that the Christian
Vikasa Soudha, situated next to He personally came and have any problems, let's give tied up with Akshaya Patra starting from 8 am. As most sion in Bengaluru, the second community should be in the
Vidhana Soudha, have not paid invited me. He has a big them some medicine." of Iskcon to provide the of the girls leave home at 6 in the series of 'Speak Up' sent at the event. news for positive reasons,
up taxes over the last 17 years. following and he is doing Trying to take political meals. Initially 80 girls have am daily to attend the class- dialogues along with Jesuit The TMC Rajya Sabha he said, "There are around
The BBMP has now issued no- some great work... MLAs advantage of the situation, been selected for the scheme. es at 8 am, the college has priest Father Cedric Prakash, Parliamentary Party Leader 54,000 Christian educational
tices to the heads of 258 gov- and leaders from various BJP leaders took a dig at Speaking after launching the gathered information that O'Brien said the community pointed out that several top institutions. At any given
ernment establishments from political parties were there the ruling Congress, by scheme, Krishnaraja MLA TS many of the girls are reach- should be in focus for their BJP leaders are alumni of time, there are around six
which taxes are due. at the event. I have gone comparing Shivakumar Srivatsa who is also chairman ing college without even positive contributions, high- Christian-run institutions, crore students studying in
Officials from the BBMP there. That is my personal with Maharashtra Deputy of Kuvempunagar Govern- consuming breakfast. lighting the role of Christian- including BJP president JP these institutions. "Reorient
have reportedly stated that belief," Shivakumar said in Chief Minister Eknath ment First Grade College De- To help such students, the run educational institutions in Nadda, Union Ministers Pi- those alumni associations.
these government buildings response to a question. Shinde, and also predicted velopment Council, said the college has started the mid nation-building. yush Goyal and Nirmala Si- They should become spokes-
have failed to pay the dues, Speaking to reporters a "fast-paced" political management of the college -day meals on all working Archbishop of Bengaluru tharaman, among others. persons for these institu-
even though they were pur- here, he said, "I believe in development in the state. took the decision to serve days by having an under- Peter Machado was also pre- O'Brien said there are tions," he said.
sued and advised to settle mid-day meals to to attract standing with Akshayapatra.
the dues under the One Time
Settlement (OTS) Scheme,
which waives interest and hope DKS’ visit to DKS slams actors over
halves penalty charges if
payments are made. “We
have been issuing notices D K Shivakumar will become Isha event
divides Cong low turnout to �lm fest
CM by Dec: Congress MLA
since July last”, Zonal Com-
missioner of East, BBMP, NT Correspondent NT Correspondent arajkumar's earlier speech,
Snehal told reporters. BENGALURU BENGALURU he said, "Shivarajkumar
mentioned that the �lm fes-
BENGALURU NT Correspondent contributions to the party. gress President, is a strong strength, without needing Karnataka Deputy Chief tival is like a family festival
Man found dead DAVANGERE He credited Shivakumar for contender for the chief min- external support, the MLA The controversy over Minister D K Shivakumar's for the industry. But if this
increasing the party's seat ister's post and has been added. "It is our right. We Karnataka Deputy Chief criticism of the Kannada sentiment is not shared by
in car near Amid speculation about a tally in both the Lok Sabha open about his ambition. will demand it, and the high Minister D K Shivakumar's �lm industry, especially ac- other actors, producers, and
Kodigehalli leadership change in Karna- and Assembly elections. Expressing his unwaver- command will recognise his visit to Sadhguru Jaggi Vas- tors, over their low turnout directors, then what is the
taka later this year, Congress "He (Shivakumar) has ing support for Shivakumar, efforts," he asserted. udev's Isha Yoga Centre in Ta- at the inauguration of the point of hosting an interna-
A middle-aged man was MLA Basavaraju V Shivagan- made history. He has organ- Shivaganga stated that he Following the Congress' mil Nadu for Mahashivaratri 16th Bengaluru Internation- tional �lm festival?"
found dead in his car close to ga on Sunday claimed that ised the party, invested his would stand by any decision victory in the May 2023 As- celebrations has refused to al Film Festival has sparked "Take this as a warning or
the Kodigehalli flyover near a Deputy Chief Minister D K resources, and sacri�ced a the leader takes. sembly elections, there was die down with leaders in the sharp reactions from oppo- a request to the Film Cham-
private hospital early on Sun- Shivakumar will become the lot for it. His silence or com- "If he (Shivakumar) doesn't intense competition between state Congress sharply divid- sition parties. ber and the Academy for
day. The deceased was iden- Chief Minister by December. posure should not be mis- get justice, then being in the Siddaramaiah and Shivaku- ed over the issue. Addressing the gathering future events. This is not my
tified as Ashwini Kumar (42) He asserted that Shivakumar taken for weakness. The high Congress party is pointless. mar for the chief minister's Cooperative Minister K on Saturday, he also lashed event; it is yours. Does cin-
of Mutyalanagar. It is believed would serve as chief minister command is aware of every- It is because of his organi- post. The party ultimately N Rajanna questioned the out at the �lm industry for ema only matter to twenty
that he died due to a heart for the next 7.5 years from thing, and I am a hundred sational efforts that 75-80 of appointed Siddaramaiah as justi�cation behind Shiva- not supporting him and people? If the government
attack. December, as the party is per cent sure he will be CM us were newly elected. He is CM while convincing Shiva- kumar sharing the stage Chief Minister Siddaramai- does not provide support
Ashwini Kumar had left expected to win the next As- by December," he added. essential for the party, and kumar to accept the Deputy with those who have been ah when they were in the and permissions, �lmmak-
home in the morning and sembly elections as well. There has been specula- w e are con�dent that the Chief Minister role. critical of Congress leader opposition, particularly in ing cannot happen. I, too,
was not reachable to his fam- "Write it down, it will tion in Karnataka's politi- high command At the time, reports sug- Rahul Gandhi. their campaign for the Me- know where to tighten the
ily members on the phone. happen by December. I can cal circles, particularly will make him gested that a "rotational chief “Sadhguru had him- kedatu project, which aimed nuts and bolts and whom
The family members then also write and give it to you within the ruling CM," he said. minister" arrangement had self said he does not know to provide drinking water to to approach. Keep that in
informed the police who in blood if you want, that he Congress, about a Shivaku- been reached, wherein Shi- Rahul Gandhi. Isn't it? He Bengaluru and surrounding mind," he added.
tracked down the car with the (Shivakumar) will become possible change in mar will vakumar would take over (Shivakumar) knows better areas. Expressing his disap-
help of the mobile phone tow- CM by December. If he takes leadership later this assume the after two-and-a-half years. than me what people speak "At today's event, only ten pointment with the �lm in-
er location. charge in December, he will year under a "rota- CM post However, the party has never about our leader Rahul of you among the prominent dustry, the Film Chamber of
The police broke open the run the administration, in- tional chief minister" through of�cially con�rmed such an Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. faces are present. This is not Commerce, and actors, Shi-
car window only to find Ash- cluding the next �ve-year or "power-sharing" the Con- agreement. Let him answer how justi- Siddaramaiah's (CM) or D K vakumar said, "We organ-
wini Kumar dead. Since there term too, so by and large, he arrangement. gress' The MLA also urged the �ed it is to share stage with Shivakumar's private event, ised a padayatra (foot march)
were some burn marks on the will be CM for 7.5 years," Shivakumar, who is high command to restrain such people,” Rajanna told nor is it a family function under the banner 'Namma
body, the family members Shivaganga told reporters also the Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Ra- media in Hassan. of actors Sadhu Kokila and Neeru, Namma Hakku' (Our
have expressed suspicion. A here. C o n - janna, who has been openly However, former MP Kishore. This is an industry Water, Our Right) to ensure
forensic team arrived at the Without explicitly critical of Shivakumar. "He D K Suresh backed his event. If actors, directors, water supply for Bengaluru.
spot and collected evidence. con�rming whether a is causing embarrassment brother, saying Shivakumar and producers don't attend, Siddaramaiah, myself, and
The Kodigehalli police have power-sharing agreement to the party and the gov- has always kept the party who else will?" Shivakumar, others walked nearly 150 km
registered a case of unnatu- exists, the Channagiri MLA ernment. I urge the high informed before attending who claimed himself as a during COVID. It was in the
ral death and taken up further responded to a question by command to take action any event. �lm exhibitor, asked. interest of the state, not for
investigation. emphasising Shivakumar's against Rajanna," he said. Referring to actor Shiv- personal gain."
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'Incredible' Kerala! 5 foreign �rms in 5 years Weapon

recovered in
HD Bureau low �gures. However, it sig- Investment in�ows, Kerala share remains relatively Gujarat $43.1 billion. In co- landscape, Kerala hosted an ous sectors, including infr- fatal student
NEW DELHI ni�cantly trails behind ind- has shown some progress. As modest when compared to ntrast, Kerala's in�ows du- investor summit in February astructure, technology, and
ustrialised states such as of September 2024, the state leading states. Between Oc- ring this period were co- 2025, during which the state tourism, and are anticipated clash
Kerala has recorded the re- Maharashtra, Karnataka, reported FDI in�ows am- tober 2019 and September mparatively lower, re�e- received investment pro- to generate employment HD Bureau
gistration of only four for- and Gujarat, which continue ounting to �29,006.9 million, 2024, Maharashtra received cting the state's ongoing ef- posals worth �1.53 lakh cr- opportunities and stimulate KOCHI
eign companies during the to attract a higher number of marking an increase from FDI equity in�ows totalling forts to enhance its appeal to ore, as announced by Ind- economic growth. The state
current government's ten- foreign enterprises. �5,792.4 million in June 2024. approximately $82.6 billion, foreign investors. ustries Minister P. Rajeeve. government has expressed Police have recovered a nu-
ure, according to data pre- In terms of Foreign Direct Despite this growth, Kerala's Karnataka $54.6 billion, and To bolster its investment These proposals span vari- optimism that these com- nchaku believed to have
sented in the Rajya Sabha. mitments will translate into been used in the fatal ass-
This modest �gure unde-
rscores the state's ongoing
challenges in attracting dir-
A 'shocked' Tharoor revises his stance tangible projects, thereby
enhancing Kerala's indu-
strial pro�le. �cite�turn0
ault on 15-year-old Muh-
ammad Shahbaz. The we-
apon was seized during
ect foreign business esta- Shashi Tharoor, whose lau- point to the right goal. We sinesses like shops and ba- enterprises. The initiative earch3� coordinated raids at the re-
blishments, even as it strives datory endorsement of Ke- need micro and small star- keries—can such ventures also included campaigns to Despite these initiatives, sidences of the �ve students
to position itself as a favo- rala's start-up ecosystem had t-up enterprises. It shouldn't really be counted as MSME expedite loan applications the relatively low number of implicated in the incident.
urable investment desti- led to strong opposition from just be on paper. Kerala sh- growth?" and marketing efforts to foreign company regist- Additionally, four mobile
nation. his own party, has since re- ould move forward in this Industries Minister, P. Ra- position MSME products in rations suggests that Kerala phones belonging to the
The data indicates that in vised his stand, slaying the regard." jeeve, had previously asse- the market. faces challenges in conv- accused were con�scated,
2022, a single foreign com- state's achievements in this Leader of Opposition in rted that Kerala had made si- Despite these initiatives, erting investment proposals which are expected to pr-
pany was registered in Ker- regard are only on paper. the Kerala Assembly, V.D. gni�cant progress in crea- the closure of a substantial into actual business esta- ovide insights into the pla-
ala, followed by two in 2024, In a social media post on X, Satheesan, had questioned ting a business friendly en- number of MSMEs raises blishments. Factors such as nning and execution of the
and one in 2025. This cum- Tharoor said that it was sh- the basis of Tharoor's earlier vironment. Under the "Year questions about the effe- bureaucratic hurdles, reg- attack.
ulative total of four foreign ocking to know that "the st- claims, suggesting that the �- of Enterprises" initiative, the ctiveness of the state's ind- ulatory complexities, and in- The tragic event unfo-
company registrations over ories about Kerala's start-up gures might not accurately government aimed to est- ustrial policies. frastructural limitations may lded following a dispute
the past �ve years places Ke- ventures are not the same as re�ect the ground reality. ablish 100,000 new MSMEs in The Kerala Stressed MSMEs contribute to this disparity. during a farewell party at
rala ahead of states like Bih- they are being reported. The Satheesan remarked, "I don't the �nancial year 2024-25, Revival & Rehabilitation Sc- Addressing these issues is the Triss Tuition Centre in
ar, Assam, and Madhya Pr- only consolation is that the know where Tharoor got MSME growth. Many ret- providing �nancial and heme was introduced to pr- crucial to capitalise on the Thamarassery. Although
adesh, which have similarly Kerala government's claims these �gures on Kerala's urning NRIs start small bu- marketing support to these ovide all supports. pport. investment promotion. Shahbaz was not enrolled at
the centre, he attended the
event with classmates. An
4-year old
hospitalised
CINEMA AND SOCIETY | Portrayal of gangster culture in films has
been found to corrupt minds of young people
Cops free captive argument erupted between
students from MJ Higher
Secondary School, Elettil,
after eating woman during and GVHSS Thamarassery,
leading to a physical alte-
chocolate
HD Bureau
KOCHI
Crackdown on drug routine search
HD Bureau arged them with attempt to
rcation. Shahbaz sustained
critical head injuries and
was initially treated at Th-
amarassery Taluk Hospital

A four-year-old boy from

Kottayam was hospitalised
after allegedly consuming
chocolate laced with a se-
networks to intensify KOCHI

Puthukad Police have arr-

ested �ve individuals in co-
murder, among other off-
enses, in relation to the ass-
ault case. The discovery of
the kidnapped woman has
before being transferred to
Kozhikode Medical Coll-
ege, where he succumbed
to his injuries.
nnection with the abduction added a new dimension to Investigations have rev-
dative at his school on 17 HD Bureau approach to law enforc- of a 35-year-old woman, di- the ongoing investigation, ealed that the students fo-
February. The child's mo- KOCHI ement and cultural in�u- scovered during an inve- prompting further scrutiny rmed WhatsApp and Ins-
ther has �led a complaint ence. stigation into a separate as- into the activities of the gr- tagram groups to orch-
with local authorities, pr- Kerala's law enforcement Governor Rajendra Arl- sault case. The woman was oup. estrate the attack. Reco-
ompting an investigation agencies have launched an ekar expressed concern at found at the residence of the Law enforcement of�cials vered messages indicate a
into the incident. intensi�ed campaign aga- the prevailing situation of accused while authorities are now working to piece premeditated plan, with di-
According to the com- inst narcotics distribution, societal violence and sub- were probing an assault in- together the events leading scussions about the pot-
plaint, the boy was picked arresting 2,854 individuals stance abuse, but expressed volving three members of up to both the assault and ential consequences. One
up from school by his gra- across 2,762 cases over an ei- the con�dence that ever- the same group. the abduction. The relat- message callously stated
ndfather and appeared un- ght-day period. This oper- yone will come together to The incident unfolded ionship between the sus- that even if someone dies in
usually drowsy upon ret- ation, termed "Operation �ght this menace. He said he when of�cers from the Pu- pects and the victim, as well a group attack, it is not a big
urning home. Concerned D-Hunt," was spearheaded has already held discussion thukad Police Station init- as the motives behind these deal, and the police will not
about his condition, the fa- by Additional Director Ge- with vice-chancellors about iated an inquiry into an as- crimes, are subjects of active �le a case.
mily sought medical att- neral of Police Manoj Abr- the measures to be taken in sault case. During their in- investigation. Authorities The post-mortem report
ention, leading to his hos- aham, who leads the state's the higher education inst- vestigation, they arrived at a are also exploring the pos- con�rmed that Shahbaz
pitalisation. Subsequent Anti-Narcotics Task Force. itutions to control the situ- house belonging to the su- sibility of additional victims died from a severe skull fr-
urine analysis revealed the ADGP Abraham emp- In a parallel development, He indicated that the Chief ation. spects. Upon entering the or related criminal activities acture and brain injury ca-
presence of a sedative su- hasized the ongoing nature discussions have emerged Minister plans to convene a These developments premises, they unexp- linked to the arrested ind- used by a weapon. The te-
bstance. of these efforts, stating that concerning the in�uence of meeting with �lm industry occur against a backdrop of ectedly found a 35-year-old ividuals. mporal bone above his right
The Manarcad police measures against narcotics cinema on societal behavior, professionals to address heightened violence by woman who had been re- The victim has been safely ear was fractured, and
have initiated a probe into will be strengthened, with particularly regarding the these issues, emphasizing young people, particularly ported missing. The woman rescued and is receiving there were blood clots in
the matter. An of�cer from continuous monitoring of portrayal of gangster cult- the need for social respo- students who under the inf- was allegedly held captive medical attention and su- the region. The report also
the station con�rmed that those involved in drug de- ure. nsibility in cinematic con- luence of alcohol and drugs by the suspects, leading to pport. Investigators are co- noted internal bleeding in
the incident occurred on 17 aling. ADGP Abraham expressed tent. have been showing dang- their immediate arrest. nducting interviews with the chest area and injuries
February when the child He af�rmed that Operation concerns over �lms that gl- The initiative aligns with erous levels of criminal te- The arrested individuals the victim to gather more above the right eye. The
became drowsy after ret- D-Hunt will persist in its amorize such lifestyles, su- the state's broader efforts to ndencies, sometimes even have been identi�ed as information about her or- �ve students detained in
urning from school. Inv- mission to dismantle drug ggesting they pose potential curb violence and criminal leading to casualties and se- members of a �ve-person deal and any potential co- connection with the inci-
estigation is progressing. networks within the state. dangers to societal norms. activities, re�ecting a holistic rious injuries.. gang. Authorities have ch- nnections to the suspects. dent have been charged.

Keralite killed RJ's tragic 'choice' leaves community mourning

in Israeli firing HD Bureau
KOCHI
individual who brought joy
to listeners and friends alike.
Her ability to connect with
together to mourn the loss,
organizing candlelight vigils
and memorial services to
mental health issues to seek
help and remind the public
of the resources available for
HD Bureau stina, ceased after 9 Febr- A beloved radio jockey from her audience made her a honor her memory. Fans support.
KOCHI uary, prompting concern. Kochi has been found dead cherished �gure in the local have �ooded social media This incident has sparked
Subsequently, Edison sus- in her apartment, leaving fr- community. with tributes, sharing stories broader discussions about
A man from Thiruva- tained gunshot injuries to iends and fans in shock. Her Mental health profes- of how her voice and pers- the pressures faced by media
nanthapuram, Kerala, ide- his thigh during the atte- suicide note expressed a sionals emphasize that such onality had a positive impact personalities. The constant
nti�ed as Thomas Gabriel, mpted crossing and was re- deliberate decision to end incidents underscore the cr- on their lives. These coll- need to present a happy and
also known as Ani, was fat- patriated to India following her life, highlighting pers- itical importance of mental ective expressions of grief engaging front can som-
ally shot by Israeli forces medical treatment in Jor- onal struggles that remained health awareness. They ad- highlight the deep conn- etimes mask underlying st-
while attempting to cross dan. hidden behind her public vocate for open conver- ection she had with her au- ruggles. Colleagues in the
into Israel from Jordan. Ga- Upon his return, Edison in- persona. sations and accessible sup- dience. industry are calling for more
briel, an autorickshaw dri- formed Gabriel's family of The radio jockey, known port systems to help indi- Local authorities have in- robust support systems and
ver from Thumba, had tra- the tragic incident. Prior to for her vibrant personality viduals navigate personal itiated an investigation to a culture that prioritizes
velled to Jordan on a visiting Edison's return, the family and engaging voice, was di- challenges. The tragic loss of understand the circu- mental well-being alongside
visa with his distant relative, had received an email from scovered unresponsive in a public �gure who seemed mstances leading to her de- professional responsibilities.
Edison, on 5 February 2025. the embassy con�rming her Thrikkakara residence. full of life serves as a stark ath. While the suicide note The loss of such a vibrant
The duo reportedly sought Gabriel's death; however, Friends, concerned after not she chose to end her life, le- The RJ's colleagues and reminder that mental health points to a personal deci- personality has left an ind-
to enter Israel illegally, fac- unfamiliarity with email hearing from her, alerted aving her close associates friends have expressed pr- issues can affect anyone, re- sion, of�cials aim to ensure elible mark on the com-
ilitated by an agent. communication delayed authorities who found her li- and the broader community ofound shock at her sudden gardless of their outward that all aspects are thoro- munity. F riends, family, and
Communication between their awareness of the me- feless body. The suicide note grappling with grief and death. Many described her demeanor. ughly examined. They urge fans are still grappling with
Gabriel and his wife, Chri- ssage. left behind indicated that confusion. as a cheerful and inspiring The community has come anyone struggling with the tragedy.

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KOCHI agement. ducted to anticipate and mi- ssur, is one of Kerala's most rooms at strategic locations
In response to these past tigate potential risks, the- celebrated festivals, attr- around the festival grounds.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vij- challenges, the Chief Mini- reby safeguarding both pa- acting over a million visitors These satellite stations will
ayan has directed of�cials to ster has mandated the strict rticipants and spectators. each year. The festival is re- facilitate better comm-
develop a detailed security enforcement of laws and All security arrangements nowned for its grand ele- unication and coordination
action plan for the upcoming court orders related to safety are to be implemented in a phant processions, tradi- among law enforcement
Thrissur Pooram, scheduled protocols, �reworks disp- manner that preserves the tional percussion ensembles, personnel, ensuring a swift
for May 6. Chairing a high- lays, and elephant parades. aesthetic and cultural gra- and elaborate �reworks di- response to any incidents.
-level meeting, He underscored the nec- ndeur of the festival. This splays. It was conceived by Strict safety measures are
Vijayan emphasized the essity for adherence to gui- approach seeks to maintain Sakthan Thampuran, the being adopted to maintain a
importance of conducting delines and explosive reg- the rich heritage of Thrissur Maharaja of Cochin, in the safe distance between the
the festival smoothly, pre- ulations during the festival, Pooram while ensuring the late 18th century to unify va- crowd and the elephants.
serving its traditional rituals urging coordinated efforts safety and well-being of all rious temple festivals into a Barricades will be installed
while implementing stri- with law enforcement to en- involved. singular, grand celebration. to ensure that spectators re-
ngent security measures. sure proper licensing, the The meeting was attended In light of the previous main at least six meters away
This directive follows the welfare of elephants, and by several key of�cials, inc- year's challenges, authorities from the animals, addre-
unprecedented events of the public safety. ported in the previous year's edite the issuance of elep- ered the deployment of ad- luding Union Minister of are implementing several ssing concerns raised by the
previous year's festival, The Devaswom Board has festival, Vijayan has tasked hant ownership certi�cates, equate doctors, paramedics, State Suresh Gopi, Revenue new measures to enhance forest department regarding
where the much-anticipated been instructed to resolve the District Vigilance Co- in compliance with the Su- and ambulances to handle Minister K Rajan, Devaswom safety and organization. For the welfare of the elephants
early morning �reworks di- the ongoing land rent dis- mmittee with closely mo- preme Court's order dated potential emergencies. Both Minister V N Vasavan, Hig- instance, QR code bands will during the festivities. It had
splay was postponed to da- pute concerning the allo- nitoring the arrangements. November 1, 2018. This me- government and private ho- her Education Minister R Bi- be introduced for children previously issued directives
ylight hours the following cation of the Vadakku- He also called for impro- asure aims to ensure that all spitals in Thrissur are to be ndu, Chief Secretary Sara- attending the festival. Par- to enhance safety during the
day, leading to widespread nnathan Temple grounds for vements in waste mana- elephants participating in placed on high alert during dha Muraleedharan, Add- ents can register their chil- festival, including maint-
disappointment among fe- the Pooram exhibition. The gement, road maintenance, the festival have the nece- the festival period. itional Chief Secretary Bis- dren at designated stalls to aining a 50-meter distance
stival enthusiasts. The delay, Cochin Devaswom Board is hotel inspections, and str- ssary documentation, the- Fire safety protocols are hwanath Sinha, Principal receive these bands, which between �reworks, perc-
attributed to alleged police expected to promptly upd- eetlight repairs under the reby enhancing accou- set to be reinforced, with of- Secretary Tinku Biswal, and will assist police in quickly ussion ensembles, and the
interference, sparked sig- ate the High Court on the pr- supervision of the Thrissur ntability and safety. �cials instructed to ensure State Police Chief Sheikh reuniting lost children with elephants during the parade.
ni�cant criticism from op- eviously proposed settl- Corporation. Medical preparedness is the presence of suf�cient Darvesh Sahib. their families. These measures aim to pr-
position parties, who acc- ement. The Forest Department another critical focus area. personnel and equipment at Thrissur Pooram, held To improve crowd man- otect the animals, and peo-
used the ruling CPI-led go- To prevent any lapses re- has been directed to exp- The Chief Minister has ord- �reworks venues. Pre-event annually at the Vadakk- agement, the police plan to ple.from danger.
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The Bihar conundrum: Who

will win the power game?
Inside Track BJP’s new strategy now appears to be not letting regional allies
Free Press
FOR FREE FLOW OF TRUTH AJAY JHA
dominate. It aims to use them for its growth instead

Math behind T
he BJP, as a party, is not averse to making subtle ad- longest-serving chief minister is as deputy chief minister or a posi-
has been chang- justments to its core pro-Hindu politically past his prime, and his tion at the Centre, if the JD-U does
ing and changing ideology if it helps expand its base. popularity is declining by the day. not push for Nitish as chief min-
very fast. If evalu- When it broke away from the Ja- The BJP has cast its net in such a ister.

problem of
ated properly, the changes taking nata Party and came into existence subtle manner that Nitish Kumar In the 2020 elections itself, it be-
place within the party are essen- in 1981, it was treated as an un- may not even feel it. A past master came clear that while the public
tially part of its evolution. Starting touchable party due to its commit- at double-speak during its mood was in the BJP’s favour, Nit-

delimitation
with a disastrous beginning, win- ment to hardcore Hindu ideology formative years, the BJP has an- ish Kumar no longer held the same
ning just two seats in the 1984 Lok when secularism was the nounced that the BJP-led NDA sway over voters as he did in the
Sabha elections, the party reached buzzword in Indian politics. It would contest the upcoming Bihar past.

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its zenith with a victory of 303 seats found acceptance with two re- elections under Nitish Kumar’s The JD-U fielded candidates on
in the 2019 elections. gional parties that themselves had leadership. This was in response to 115 seats but won only 43, while the
outhern India is legitimately getting concerned Viewed in this context, the 2024 deep religious moorings – the Shiv Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant BJP contested 110 seats and won 74.
about the impending delimitation exercise, on the basis outcome, where the party won Sena in Maharashtra and the Shi- Kumar, demanding that the NDA BJP now intends to reverse the role
of which the 19th Lok Sabha will likely be elected, at only 240 seats and managed to romani Akali Dal in Punjab. name his father as its chief minis- and become the big brother in the
some point around 2029. Before we look at what the form the government with the sup- It is a tribute to the BJP’s resil- terial face. alliance by contesting more seats
Tamil Nadu and Telangana chief ministers have said re- port of its regional allies, was a sig- ience that its existing allies include After remaining apolitical for than the JD-U.
cently, let’s take a look at the timeline of the delimitation nificant setback. However, instead parties like the Janata Dal-United years, Nishant has suddenly be- The BJP’s new strategy for states
exercise and the possible numbers it will throw up. It’s of being disheartened, the BJP (JD-U) and the Telugu Desam Party come politically active, indicating now appears to be not letting re-
almost certain that delimitation is going to be based on worked extra hard with renewed (TDP), who fancy themselves as that Nitish Kumar is not keeping gional allies dominate. Instead, it
the demographics revealed by the next census. Unfor- determination, resulting in a series secular parties. To achieve this, the A file photograph of Bihar Chief Minister well and intends to use the 2025 aims to use them for its growth in
tunately, of course, the current regime has deferred the of victories in state elections. While BJP never abandoned the ideo- Nitish Kumar. elections to promote his son as his territories where it had little or no
decadal exercise inordinately and egregiously because it secured victories on its own in logies it stood for. Many of these political successor. presence.
it always fears clear numbers, which make it more dif- Odisha, Haryana, and Delhi, it also have either been achieved or are ally and joined hands with the Op- Despite his declining health and The Bihar upcoming elections
ficult to muddy the waters with all kinds of untruths. delivered its best-ever electoral being implemented without major position to form a government to popularity, the BJP still needs Nit- have emerged as crucial in the
The census exercise was supposed to begin in 2020 to performance in Maharashtra and objections from its secular allies. safeguard his Muslim vote bank ish Kumar as it eyes the post-Nitish BJP’s scheme of things, as the party
meet the 2021 timeline. It was understandably delayed formed the government with its To achieve this, the BJP success- the moment it became clear that Kumar JD-U for further expansion is well aware that the Congress
then, but protracting the delay for almost four more allies. fully redefined secularism. It ac- the then Gujarat chief minister, in Bihar. The BJP has cleverly party’s over-reliance on regional
years smacks of both incompetence and nefarious in- The party has now set its sights cused its arch-rival, the Congress Narendra Modi, who carried the stated that it will contest under Nit- allies was one of the reasons for its
tentions. Now, how- on poll-bound Bihar, where its party, of indulging in Muslim ap- image of a firebrand Hindu leader ish Kumar’s leadership without decline as a national force. It is a
ever, the Union Hindi imperialism political stock has been rising grad- peasement politics and labelled the at the time, would be the BJP’s committing to his continuation as fate the BJP wants to avoid, even if
government is talking ually, albeit slowly. Bihar is sched- Congress and some of its allies as prime ministerial face for the 2014 chief minister if the NDA retains it means some regional parties
about holding the ex- not only threatens uled to elect its new Legislative “pseudo-secular.” Lok Sabha polls. power. There are suggestions that walking away from the alliance
ercise quickly, begin- the languages of Assembly in October-November However, its blow-hot-blow-cold Today, the same Nitish Kumar the BJP might have played a role in and contesting against it.
ning this year and the south, east, this year. relationship with the JD-U in Bihar finds himself virtually trapped in Nishant Kumar’s sudden political
ending in 2026, when The BJP is known as a party that is a case in point. JD-U leader Nit- the BJP’s net, with no visible escape activity. The party may have prom- Ajay Jha is a senior journalist, author and
the headline numbers and west, but it is works with a long-term vision and ish Kumar dumped the BJP as his route. It is a known fact that Bihar’s ised him a significant role, possibly political commentator.
will become available. also killing the
Delimitation will

Restraining unruly social media

rich linguistic
happen on the basis
of these demo- diversity of north
graphics by 2028. As-

requires earnest global action

suming this dispensation survives till then, the new Lok
Sabha will have a new look. Some projections have been
made on the basis of numbers produced by other
agencies. For one, the strength of the Lok Sabha is ex-
pected to rise from 543 to 753 seats. Among these,
Andhra Pradesh (28), Karnataka (36), Tamil Nadu (41)
Rational Analysis The fact is that it is the voyeurs who fall prey to and patronise idle and
and Telangana (20) will account for 125 seats. Kerala
could lose one seat, going down to 19. Together, then,
S MURLIDHARAN ribald talk shows and their numbers are on the rise

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the south will have 144 seats, which works out to about
19 per cent. In the outgoing Lok Sabha, these numbers hat the in- grammar to enliven proceedings. ing by wannabe filmmakers or es- owners, therefore, are growing at a at the pain of heavy penalty. The
were a total of 129 out of 543, which works out to almost fluencer Ranveer In India, bawdy utterances invok- tablished filmmakers without rapid rate, with even news chan- long-run solution, of course, lies in
24 per cent. So, clearly, the southern states, as a collec- A l l a h a b a d i a ’s ing incestuous relationships with being hobbled by precensorship, nels seeing merit in migrating to it the world order coming together.
tivity, will lose some clout in Parliament. It would be dif- mother, who is a females of the interlocutor’s family there is no reason why YouTube rather than operating their chan- If the OECD countries can close
ficult to penalise Kerala in absolute terms, so, one doctor, is inviting taunts according is commonplace. They smack of should be singled out. nels at considerable expense in the ranks and try to find a solution to
imagines, some algorithm will be worked out to redress to an indiatimes.com report, for no misogynism and machoism. But To YouTube’s credit, it removed mainstream electronic media. the menace posed by the tax
this. On the other hand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and fault of hers, but thanks to the such utterances are seldom made the offending Allahabadia content While data in India is still con- havens, the menace posed by
Uttar Pradesh have 149 seats in the current Parliament, crude remark of her son, shows publicly. So, the line must be drawn at the request of the Indian govern- sidered relatively cheap compared unruly social media, too, can per-
which works out to around 27 per cent. Their seats will the need for restraint before mak- — any private joke or bawdy utter- ment. A few years ago, it also re- to many other countries, it is grad- haps be attempted to be reined in
go up to 245, or about 33 per cent; that’s a third. That’s ing effusively vulgar remarks pub- ance is alright as long as it is not moved content showing the ually becoming more expensive similarly. But then, the western na-
part of what Tamil Nadu and Telangana Chief Ministers licly. The Apex Court, on February meant for public consumption, but Congress leader and renowned due to factors like increasing net- tions have greater tolerance for
MK Stalin and Revanth Reddy have been complaining 18, condemned him for his offen- if made publicly, it must be lawyer, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, in work infrastructure costs, the need vulgarity or obscenity than the
about – the patent unjustifiability of penalising the south sive remarks on the ‘India’s Got deemed to have hurt public sensi- a compromising position with a for operators to maintain profit- more prudish nations like India,
for successfully implementing birth-control measures, Latent’ YouTube show but gave bilities and, hence, ought to invite woman at his instance. But then ability, government regulations like where family is still a sobering in-
while the Hindi heartland gets rewarded for failing to him protection against arrest in legal action. One hopes this is the the social medium taking down an spectrum fees, and the growing fluence.
do so. Alongside, Stalin has also made a very interesting FIRs lodged in various states. The ultimate denouement. offensive post or content always demand for higher data usage, par- In the ultimate analysis, a wan-
point about language: Hindi imperialism not only court sought the assistance of top Meanwhile, the apologists for proves to be a little too late in this ticularly with the rollout of 5G nabe Ranveer Allahabadia perhaps
threatens the languages of the south, east and west, but law officers to devise something to such machismo acts rationalise un- day and age where sensationalism technology, forcing providers to may sober down by the grim and
it is also killing the rich linguistic diversity of the north- stop “anything and everything” bridled vulgarity on the internet, on the social media travels like raise prices to cover their invest- unpalatable prospect of having to
ern Indian hinterland. from being broadcast on social be it YouTube or other social wildfire. At the same time, it must ments and maintain adequate ser- look sheepish before his near and
media in the name of free speech. media, as follows: be conceded that though preven- vice quality. In a way, if this trend dear ones at the dining table. In-
The SC had explained what n The Internet knows no borders. tion is better than cure, the cure in continues, people will think twice deed, family and parental in-

Collateral obscenity was in the Apoorva

Arora case and had said anything
inviting revulsion or disgust need
It is an unruly beast. So, willy-nilly,
it has to be left alone.
n If you don’t like it, don’t see it.
the form of taking down offensive
content seems to be the only ready
weapon in the hands of the govern-
before watching movies on their
cell phones. But this rather for-
tuitous development is not what
fluence work better at parental
control on electronic devices, in-
cluding television sets. It is equally

damage
not necessarily warrant criminal Don’t stop others. ments. Facebook uses algorithms the Supreme Court wants to rein in true that we as a nation, by and
prosecution. Profanity is not n If you stop online vulgarity to scout for obscene and offensive on social media, especially the OTT large, revel in voyeurism. Many of
obscenity. This, I am afraid, is within your country, like the so- content. YouTube, too, perhaps platforms. It wants direct us are couch potatoes refusing to

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rather wishy-washy. Which is why called nanny states China and should. measures, for example, replicating stir out for direct action like jog-
the Apex Court has sought assis- North Korea do, people would vote YouTube, like WhatsApp, is a on a broader front the already ging, brisk walking or playing in-
S president Donald Trump and v-president JD tance from the top law officers of with their feet and migrate to free communication medium. prevalent ban on child pornog- door games. It is the voyeurs who
Vance ganged up in an attempt to humiliate and intimi- the country, hinting at the possibil- countries like Germany, from Open an account and upload, raphy. fall prey to and patronise idle and
date a guest, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ity of Vishaka-like guidelines. where most of the shock and awe period. YouTube makes money In the short and medium run, ribald talk shows.
in the White House on March 28 in an exhibition of bad In the US, talk shows are punc- news and performances are al- hand over fist through ads. This en- the nanny state approach, how-so-
behaviour and bad faith, with few precedents in the his- tuated by, and replete with, the ready being uploaded. courages influencers, publicity- ever detestable, has to be willy-nilly S Murlidharan is a freelance columnist and
tory of diplomacy. The attack provoked Zelenskyy to four-letter expletive so much so n If OTT platforms like Netflix and seekers and freeloaders to board adopted by either, mandating pre- writes on economics, business, legal and
leave the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue campus in a huff. that it passes as the American Amazon Prime can allow onboard- its juggernaut. YouTube channel censorship for domestic uploading taxation issues.
We shall get to the merits of the case – meaning who
should be assigned the culpability for the escalation of Dear reader, we are eager to know your opinions, comments and suggestions. Write to [email protected] Using snail mail? Send your letters to
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
hostilities on February 24, 2022. For the moment, let’s Free Press, Free Press House, 3/54, Press Complex, AB Road, Indore 452008
focus on Trump and Vance. Trump, who seems to in-
habit a planet all his own most of the time, had first Leadership Test international investors, ing symbol of national- mar a "part-time Benga-
begun his disinformation campaign over a week ago, cal- Rekha Gupta's appoint- promoting financial se- ism. To him, India was not luru Development Min-
ling Zelenskyy an unelected dictator and accusing ment as Delhi's Chief curity and sustainable merely a piece of land ister" and accused him of
HASAN ZAIDI

Ukraine of beginning the war. On February 18, he’d told Minister reflects Modi's development. but a vibrant conscious- treating the city as a
Zelenskyy, “You’ve been there for three years. You should centralized leadership, Shubham Nimbola, ness. Had he been pres- "cash cow" for personal
have ended it. ... You should have never started it. You focusing on loyalty over Ujjain ent today, he would have ambitions. Shivakumar
could have made a deal.” In the White House, reports say, experience. Aimed at propelled India to new defended himself, stating
Trump told Zelenskyy that he wasn’t in a good position uniting BJP factions and Compassionate heights of self-reliance, that long-term solutions
and that he was “gambling with World War III,” using attracting women voters, Tears cultural renaissance, and require proper planning
rhetoric that smacked of the most despicable kind of Gupta faces the chal- Raising awareness about military strength. He and criticized the BJP for
brinkmanship. That this behaviour was just an extreme lenge of fulfilling prom- the significance of tears would have ignited the politicizing the issue. This
form of bargaining that comes naturally to a crooked ises amid fiscal and compassion requires flame of patriotism in the controversy highlights
businessman became evident when Trump, reportedly, constraints. Her per- emphasizing the natural youth, turned the Swa- the growing debate over
told Zelenskyy that he either make a deal or the US formance will test Modi’s expression of human deshi movement into a Bengaluru’s infrastruc-
would be out of the peace process. It wouldn’t be very governance model and emotions through vari- resolute commitment, ture challenges and gov-
unlikely that the deal that Trump referenced was not just influence the BJP’s future ous mediums like poetry. and paved the way for ernance.
one between Ukraine and Russia but the one that Zelen- in Delhi. Indian literature, such as India’s rise as a global Anushka Bohra, Ujjain
skyy would have to sign to give the US preferential access Sneha Gargava, Ujjain Rabindranath Tagore’s leader. His ideology in-
to its minerals. work, beautifully cap- stilled a sense of self- Content Bloodbath on Dalal St.
Having recorded Trump’s and Vance’s astonishing act Investment tures emotions where pride, transforming India Regulation Bloodbath on Dalal Street has rocked the confidence
of defenestrating protocol, it is to be recorded that it was Policies tears reflect deep under- into an invincible power. The Ministry of Informa- of investors, more so of those new investors who
not Ukraine that began the war. Russian President Vladi- Monetary Policy State- standing. Lord Rama and Sachin Tripathi, Satna tion and Broadcasting joined the community after lockdown, as they wit-
mir Putin started hostilities back in February 2014, using ments (MPS) help regu- Lord Krishna exemplified has issued warnings to nessed a one-way rally after the lows of COVID. Senti-
the thin and specious argument of helping Russian- late investments, emotional expression in Traffic woes OTT platforms and self- ments play an important role in stock price movement
speaking people in Ukraine to attack the country and ensuring economic sta- mythology. Initiatives like Karnataka Deputy Chief regulatory bodies follow- and a bleeding D St., where stock prices have fallen
seize territory in the Crimean region. Zelenskyy wasn’t bility, controlling infla- storytelling, theatre, so- Minister D.K. Shivakumar ing a social media vulgar down from anywhere between 30% to 80%, has
anywhere in the picture. It was the blasé attitude of the tion, and supporting cial media campaigns, recently remarked that joke dispute, urging them shaken even seasoned investors, who have seen many
US and the European Union (EU) to the blatantly illegal domestic growth. By and volunteering nurture even divine intervention to avoid illegal content. such cycles in the past. The pain is maximum when
attack on another country’s sovereignty that encouraged prioritizing local indus- empathy, redefining so- couldn't solve Benga- Platforms must adhere to the ‘bottom’ is near but difficult to predict. Brave-
Putin to up the ante and invade Ukraine yet again almost tries and safeguarding cietal perceptions of luru’s traffic woes in the the Code of Ethics under hearts, who have withstood these tough times, should
exactly a decade later. What Trump is trying to do is national interests, the tears as a testament to next few years. His state- the IT Rules of 2021, en- show some patience as markets should reverse.
clear. First, he’s trying to dismantle the global order as it government fosters a humanity and strength. ment sparked criticism suring age-based clas- S.N. Kabra
exists today by refusing to honour the rules that govern stable investment cli- Tanisha Gupta, Ujjain from the BJP, with Leader sifications and
it. Second, he is trying to undermine both the EU and the mate. Regulating foreign of Opposition R. Ashoka addressing violations. false information. The unethical content for
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Ukraine is just col- investments ensures Savarkar's Vision demanding his resigna- Operators are held ac- growing digital market better governance and
lateral damage. Finally, Trump is trying to cosy up to a alignment with long- If only Savarkar were here tion, accusing him of fail- countable for content requires responsible creative freedom protec-
dictator he admires. We can expect him to reach out to term goals while attract- today! He was not just a ing in his responsibilities. that could harm religious regulation, with the pub- tion.
other tyrants before his four years are over. ing both local and freedom fighter but a liv- Ashoka labeled Shivaku- sentiments or spread lic encouraged to report Shivi Sharma, Ujjain
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“By the end of his (Donald Trump) second term, I believe America’s
global image will simply become more tarnished,''
Zhou Bo, retired senior colonel from China’s People’s Liberation Army world Indore, Monday, March 3, 2025

Briefs ‘PMO DID NOT ACT ON

PRESSURE TACTICS | Attempt to make Hamas accept proposal
to extend ceasefire; group warned of additional consequences
KABUL
‘Stop forced
deportation of
Israel cuts off aid to Gaza OCT 7 ATTACK ALERT’
AP Agencies received the document. But
Afghan TEL AVIV�CAIRO JERUSALEM Prime Minister’s Netanyahu’s officer did not
migrants’ Israel stopped the entry of all Confirming a report about
Office was alerted pass the information up the
chain, according to the
A coalition of human rights goods and supplies into the IDF sending out a document
about Hamas’s report.
organisations and refugee Gaza Strip on Sunday and detailing unusual Hamas suspicious activity The IDF did not investi-
advocacy groups has asked warned of "additional conse- activity, premier’s office three hours ahead gate why the material was
Pakistan to immediately quences" if Hamas does not defended intelligence of the invasion not passed on, the report
halt the forced deportation accept a new proposal for an officer’s conduct as the said, because its investiga-
of Afghan migrants, extension of the first phase of information was framed as response to a Channel 12 tions of the October 7 fail-
according to some media a fragile ceasefire. Hamas “non-urgent”. report that said the IDF had ures, published during the
reports. In a letter, they said accused Israel of trying to Prime Minister Benjamin drafted a document setting past week, did not touch on
that the policy violates derail the truce and said its Netanyahu’s office acknowl- out the numerous worrying the political echelon. The
international law and decision to cut off aid was edged Saturday that the pre- signs of Hamas activity in report quoted the IDF officer
Pakistan's commitments to "cheap extortion, a war crime mier’s intelligence officer had Gaza that night and sent it who oversaw the IDF’s intel-
refugee protection. The and a blatant attack on the received an Israel Defence out to the intelligence officers ligence investigation, Moshe
group warned that many (ceasefire) agreement". Forces memo detailing suspi- of seven key Israeli leaders, Schneid, as saying: “I didn’t
had fled Afghanistan to However, both sides cious Hamas activity three including Netanyahu and check what went on there [in
escape persecution, stopped short of saying the hours before the terror then-defence minister Yoav the chain of command in the
violation, and repression. ceasefire had ended. The first group’s October 7, 2023, Gallant. Prime Minister’s Office]
phase of the ceasefire, which Trucks line up at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza as Israel stops invasion and onslaught, and Gallant’s office was unable because I was very wary of
PAKISTAN included a surge in humani- entry of aid on Sunday —AP didn’t pass it on. The pre- to reach his intelligence probing the political eche-
Sixth polio tarian assistance, expired on
Saturday. The two sides have Minister Benjamin ment is reached on a perma- nearly 2,000 Palestinians
mier’s office argued that this
was justified given what it
officer, who, therefore, did
not receive the document at
lon. I met the prime min-
ister’s intelligence officer
case detected yet to negotiate the second Netanyahu's office said ear- nent ceasefire, according to imprisoned by Israel. Israeli said was the document’s that time, the report said. several times in the street
in Sindh phase, in which Hamas was lier on Sunday that it sup- Netanyahu's office. There forces pulled back from most “non-urgent” framing. Netanyahu’s intelligence and I was careful not even to
to release dozens of remain- ports what it described as a was no immediate comment of Gaza and Israel allowed a The admission came in officer and the other five all ask him about it.”
Pakistan's Regional ing hostages in return for an proposal from US Mideast from the United States, Egypt surge of humanitarian aid to
Reference Laboratory for Israeli pullout and a lasting envoy Steve Witkoff to or Qatar, which have been enter. But the first phase was
Polio Eradication at the ceasefire. extend the first phase of the mediating between Israel marred by repeated disputes,
National Institute of Health
(NIH) has confirmed the
An Israeli official, speaking
on condition of anonymity,
ceasefire through Ramzan
Passover, which ends on
and Hamas for over a year.
Under the first, six-week
with each side accusing the
other of violations. Israel Russia, Syria try US HIV funds'
sixth polio case this year said the decision to suspend April 20. Under that propo- phase of the ceasefire, Hamas imposed a complete siege on halt to hit
from District Thatta, Sindh,
according to local media
reports. This was the fourth
aid was made in coordination
with the US Trump adminis-
tration. Israeli Prime
sal, Hamas would release half
the hostages on the first day
and the rest when an agree-
released 25 Israeli hostages
and the bodies of eight in
exchange for the release of
Gaza in the opening days of
the war and only eased it later
under US pressure.
to forge fresh ties 5L patients
polio case from Sindh and
the sixth in the country. SOUTH AFRICA’S
Pakistan is grappling with PLIGHT
the resurgence of the
poliovirus, with new cases Pro-Ukraine protests held in US Musk’s 14th Agencies
reported in recent weeks. kid has NEW YORK

KARACHI Punjabi roots USAID's funding cuts to HIV

Cooking Agencies
projects are causing alarm,
with experts warning of dire
gas shortage ??????? consequences, particularly for
hits Pak mothers and children. The
Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis termination of these projects,
Multiple cities of Pakistan welcoming their fourth child, impacting services from
faced gas shortages during Seldon Lycurgus, drew atten- orphan care to treatment for
the first ‘sehri’ of Ramzan, tion to Zilis' Punjabi ancestry.
File photo of Russian Army’s armoured vehicles near pregnant women and sex
leaving people struggling Elon Musk, the CEO of
Hmeimim air base in Syria —AP workers, threatens to reverse
to make their pre-dawn Tesla and SpaceX, has wel- Agencies This pragmatic approach progress in combating HIV.
meals. Residents comed his 14th child, a son ATAKIA (SYRIA) benefits both sides. Despite Projections suggest 500,000
experienced gas shortages named Seldon Lycurgus, with some sanctions easing, Syria's deaths could occur in South
despite gas companies Neuralink executive Shivon Russia's military presence in war-torn economy needs Africa alone over the next dec-
having committed to Zilis. This marks their fourth Syria, centered on the Russian support, particularly ade. South Africa, with
provide uninterrupted gas child together, following the Hmeimim Air Base and in weapons, fuel, and wheat approximately 8 million
supply to residents during People rally in support of Ukraine in US birth of twins, Strider and Tartous Naval Base, faces a supplies. As a Damascus- people living with HIV, faces a
“sehri” and “iftar” hours. Azure, and their daughter, new reality. With Bashar al- based diplomat noted, the severe setback. The cuts, part
This has sparked concerns Agencies against the Trump-Vance refused to vote for Trump, Arcadia. The birth announce- Assad ousted, the Islamist new Syrian leaders are willing of a broader reduction in US
regarding the reliability of NEW YORK administration had been said: "I welcome the Vice- ment also renewed interest in group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham "to make peace, even with overseas aid, have led to ter-
supply throughout the holy organised earlier in the week - President and his family to Shivon’s Punjabi heritage, (HTS) now controls the region their former enemies." mination notices being sent to
month. Hundreds of people gathered before the US President and Vermont and hope they enjoy particularly in India. and guards the Russian bases. Anna Borshchevskaya of organizations across several
in New York, Los Angeles and Vice-President's clash with their weekend here."It's no Shivon Zilis was born in These bases, crucial for The Washington Institute African countries, including
SEOUL Boston to express their sup- Zelenskyy - but many signs surprise they chose Vermont, Ontario, Canada to a Punjabi Russia's Middle East and emphasizes Russia's enduring Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania,
US aircraft port for Ukraine after Donald
Trump and JD Vance's angry
referenced the row and
Russia's war with Ukraine. "I
we've had a lot of snow this
winter, which has been good
Indian mother and a
Caucasian Canadian father. In
African military reach, are
now subject to renegotiation
influence, stating, "Russia
simply needs a government in
and Zimbabwe, as well as
UNAIDS. The Elizabeth Glaser
carrier exchange with Ukraine think [Friday's] performance for our economy." a 2015 interview with People by Syria's interim President Damascus that would ensure Paediatric Aids Foundation,
arrives President Volodymr at the White House has pro- Counter-protesters suppor- magazine, Zilis said she Ahmed Sharaa. He seeks its interests, and it would be providing treatment to over
Zelenskyy at the White House. bably galvanised even more ting Trump and Vance were “pretty much turned out revised terms for the leases, willing to make a deal with 350,000 people, including
A US aircraft carrier USS in the Oval Office. Protesters people to come out today," also reportedly in Waitsfield. white — I just got the big eyes but not a complete Russian that government." pregnant women, received
Carl Vinson and its strike holding pro-Ukraine signs Judy Daly, from Indivisible Demonstrators also gathered from the Punjabi side.” Shivon withdrawal. While a UN aid source indi- termination notices for three
group arrived in South also lined a road in Waitsfield, Mad River Valley, the group outside Tesla stores across the Zilis announced the birth of The bases' continued oper- cates Russia hasn't yet projects. Dr. Lynne Mofenson
Korea Busan port on Vermont, where Vice- which organised the protest, US on Saturday to protest her and Musk’s fourth child in ation hinges on Russia provid- resumed grain exports to described the decision as "a
Sunday in a show of US- President Vance and his family told Vermont Public Radio. against Elon Musk's push to an X post on March 1. She ing diplomatic support and Syria under the new adminis- death sentence for mothers
South Korean military were visiting for a ski holiday. "[Vance] crossed the line," slash government spending. revealed that the child was financial compensation to the tration, the potential for and children," highlighting the
alliance in the face of US media reported the family protester Cori Giroux added. Musk, the billionaire chief named Seldon Lycurgus. new Syrian regime. This renewed Russian involvement life-saving nature of these pro-
persistent North Korean moved to an undisclosed loca- Ahead of the Vance family's executive of Tesla, has been “Discussed with Elon and, in marks a significant shift, as remains. grams. Many projects had
threats, and boost tion from their planned ski trip, Vermont's governor Phil tasked by Trump to oversee light of Arcadia's beautiful the Islamist leadership, once The evolving situation also already halted operations dur-
interoperability of the allies' resort because of the demon- Scott had urged people to "be the Department of birthday, we felt it was better targeted by Russian airstrikes, coincides with US President ing a 90-day review of foreign
combined assets, the South strations. respectful" to them. Scott, the Government Efficiency to also just share directly now engages with Moscow in Donald Trump's efforts to aid. While some received tem-
Korean navy said. A protest in Waitsfield Republican governor who (DOGE). about our wonderful. negotiations. improve US-Russia relations. porary waivers.

Tariff probe into BCS officials go on mass leave to protest bias Japan battles largest
wildfire in decades
IANS

US lumber imports
wearing black badges and trative cadre is one of them. Commission was earlier
DHAKA holding banners as a sign of Addressing local media on presented with proposals
protest, reports the country's Saturday, Inter-State Council from the 25 cadres for estab-
Officials from 25 cadres of the leading newspaper, The Daily Coordinator Muhammad lishing profession-based min- TOKYO agency spokeperson said.
Agencies Bangladesh Civil Service Star. Mofizur Rahman said, "We istries and abolishing the AGENCIES Aerial footage from the
WASHINGTON declared a strike on Sunday The organisation alleged are issuing a one-week ulti- quota system for appoint- public broadcaster NHK
in protest against the suspen- that 13 officials from different matum for the reinstatement ments to the post of deputy More than a thousand people showed white smoke billow-
American President Donald sion of government officers, cadres had been suspended of the officials who were sus- secretary. have been evacuated as Japan ing up and covering an entire
Trump initiated a new trade according to local media for trivial matters, such as pended for expressing their As per the local media battles its largest wildfire in mountain. Local police found
investigation into lumber reports. The Inter-Cadre Facebook posts, but no action personal opinions on social reports, earlier, the Public more than three decades. The the body of one person who
imports, potentially adding Discrimination Elimination was taken against members media." Mofizur warned that Administration Reform flames are estimated to have had been burned, while more
tariffs to existing duties on Council in Bangladesh of the administration cadre if the matter is not resolved Commission prepared a spread over about 1,200 hec- than 1,000 nearby residents
Canadian softwood lumber announced full-day work for similar activities. "The within the next week, they report introducing a 50:50 tares in the forest of Ofunato have been evacuated and
and upcoming tariffs on abstention in solidarity with administration cadre has will announce further pro- quota for the administrative in the northern region of more than 80 buildings had
Canadian and Mexican the suspended government exploited the discriminatory grammes. cadre and the other cadres Iwate since a fire broke out on been damaged as of Friday,
goods. officers. These officials were state system to suppress offi- The council also raised 15- for the deputy secretary Wednesday, according to the according to the Ofunato
The investigation, under suspended for expressing cials from the 25 other point proposals to address posts. "If fully implemented, Fire and Disaster authorities. The cause of the
the Trade Expansion Act of their opinions in their social cadres," the organisation disparities among this report will undermine Management Agency. “We’re blaze remained unknown.
1962, will examine the media posts. A statement claimed. Bangladesh has in Bangladesh Civil Service state reform efforts and still examining the size of the Two other fires were also
national security implica- issued by the organisation all 26 cadres, divided into (BCS). Mofizur highlighted strengthen administrative affected area, but it is the big- burning on Saturday, one in
tions of lumber imports, stated that the officials would general cadres and profes- that the Public fascism," Mofizur told gest since the 1992 wildfire (in Yamanashi and another else-
including derivative products Trump orders a stand outside their offices sional cadres. The adminis- Administration Reform reporters. Kushiro, Hokkaido),” an where in Iwate.
like furniture. This follows national security
Trump's use of the same law investigation into
for steel and aluminum tar- US lumber imports
iffs. The Commerce
Department has 270 days to
complete the probe. Trump
under the Trade
Expansion Act of
Imran seeks global help for democracy, rights, regional stability
also ordered steps to increase 1962 PTI prevent conditions that lead to tance, Khan emphasised that political opponents". The
domestic lumber supply ISLAMABAD conflict and extremism. It Khan described the international community judiciary, Khan alleged, had
within 90 days, streamlining security. He touted Trump's remains unclear if the article the current must recognise the urgency of been reduced to a tool of
permitting for public land actions to boost American In an article published in was indeed penned by Khan, addressing the crisis. On the political persecution.
harvesting and improving timber supply and demand. Time magazine in his name, and how it was delivered to
period as one of issue of terrorism, Khan criti- Speaking on the
fallen tree salvage. A White House official Pakistan's jailed former Prime the magazine. the most cised the government for DawnNews TV show 'Doosra
Agencies will update gui- cited the military's lumber Minister Imran Khan has Khan reflected on the challenging in the diverting resources from cru- Rukh' on Saturday, Senate
dance to expedite forestry consumption and the risk of appealed to the international “political turmoil” in Pakistan nation's history cial counterterrorism efforts Standing Committee on
projects, including those relying on imports for a community, particularly the and his ongoing fight for to pursue a political vendetta Foreign Affairs Chairman
under the Endangered resource with domestic US , to reaffirm its commit- democracy. He expressed against his Pakistan Tehreek-i- Irfan Siddiqui said the PTI was
Species Act. abundance as national secur- ment to democracy, human deep concern over the alleged not personal but addressed Insaf (PTI). "impossible to predict". The
White House trade advisor ity concerns. rights, and regional stability. erosion of democracy in the the broader issue of democ- Regions like Khyber party was suggesting alliances
Peter Navarro accused While the official didn't Dawn reported that Khan country, describing the cur- charges brought against him racy, which had far-reaching Pakhtunkhwa and while simultaneously calling
Canada, Germany, and Brazil specify a tariff rate, Trump expressed the hope that the rent period as one of the most were politically motivated consequences, not only for the Balochistan, which have seen for civil disobedience, sending
of "dumping lumber" into US previously mentioned con- US would work with Pakistan challenging in the nation's his- attempts to stifle his advocacy country but also for regional an uptick in terrorist activity, letters and publishing "explos-
markets, harming economic sidering a 25% tariff on to foster economic partner- tory. He underscored that his for democratic principles. and global stability. Given were neglected in favour of ive" articles in Time magazine,
prosperity and national lumber and forest products. ships, promote stability, and imprisonment and the He claimed his struggle was Pakistan's strategic impor- "military campaigns against the PML-N Senator said.
 games Indore, Monday, March 3, 2025 CHAMPIONS TROPHY
POINTS TALLY
GROUP A KING KOHLI’S 300| Milestone Match Mania

Teammates rally for run machine

Team M W L PT NRR
IND(Q) 3 3 0 6 0.715
NZ(Q) 3 2 1 4 0.267
BAN(E) 3 0 2 1 -0.443 IANS KEY STATS
TEAMMATES' WORDS OF PRAISE
300
DUBAI
PAK(E) 3 0 2 1-1.0877 Kohli becomes the 7th Indian and 22nd
overall player to reach this milestone. You have set a hundred in your ances."
GROUP B Virat Kohli's 300th ODI is here, and the benchmark for 300th match!" Mohammed Shami
SA(Q)
AUS(Q) 3 1
3 2 0 5 2.395
0 4 0.475
Indian cricket team is buzzing with ex-
citement and admiration for their star 14000+ Total ODI runs amassed by
Kohli. a lot of youngsters
out there. I am look-
Arshdeep Singh
"Playing 300 ODIs
"Virat Bhai, many
congratulations on
player. As Kohli prepares to face New
AFG(E) 3 1 1 3 -0.990 Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy,
a wave of heartfelt messages has
51 Number of ODI centuries, a record-
breaking feat. ing forward to play-
ing alongside you in
is a huge achieve-
ment... I wish that
playing your 300th
match! I hope you
ENG(E) 3 0 3 0 -1.159 poured in, highlighting his extraordi-
nary career. While his innings was cut
short by a stunning catch, the occasion
11 Runs scored in his 300th ODI before a
spectacular catch dismissed him. many more games."
Shreyas Iyer
you maintain your
fitness and keep
continue playing
like this for
was marked by a flood of heartfelt
wishes from his teammates.
95 ODIs captained by Kohli, including lead-
ing India to the 2017 Champions Trophy
final and 2019 World Cup semifinal.
"Looking forward to
seeing you score a
delivering match-
winning perform-
India."
Kuldeep Yadav

SPIN MASTERY| India top Group A RAPID Indore Sports

Varun’s web weaves
DISMISSALS
Blue frenzy ADIVASI AGILITY| Where skill meets spirit
6.4 New Zealand
Indian supporters before dismantled
Indore football fest explodes
Kiwi collapse
India's top-three (Rohit
the ICC Champions
Sharma, Shubman Gill,

with sudden death drama

Trophy match between and Virat Kohli) in just
India and New Zealand, at 6.4 overs. This is India's
Dubai International quickest top-three col-
Cricket Stadium, in Dubai lapse in a men's ODI
on Sunday PTI ANI Our Sports Reporter
DUBAI
since the 2019 World INDORE
Cup semi-final against

sp
India's strategic spin attack
New Zealand (3.1 overs). The Prakash Sonkar and Su-

Briefs
proved too potent for New
Zealand, securing a 44-run vic- 2 Only twice in 29
ODIs has this top-
three been dismissed
resh Aaran Memorial 30th All
India Moira Gold Cup Foot-
tory and topping Group A in ball tournament, hosted by
the Champions Trophy. within the first 10 overs. Central Gymkhana Club, ig-
Spin dominance The other instance was nited with thrilling action on
MUMBAI Rohit Sharma's decision to against Sri Lanka in Sunday, captivating thousands
2023.
Afghan field four spinners paid off bril- of spectators. The competi-

lessons
liantly. Varun Chakravarthy's POWERPLAY tion, supported by Moira Sa-
mesmerizing 5/42, supported STRUGGLES riya, the Sports Department,
Sir Vivian Richards wants by Kuldeep Yadav's 2/56, dis- and the Municipal Corpor-
the West Indies to emulate
Afghanistan's passion and
mantled the Kiwi batting.
Williamson’s 19 India's batters
struggled against
ation Indore, witnessed an
impressive turnout of ap-
strated their prowess by se-
curing a 4-2 victory over Sa-
even more intense affair, with
Adivasi-A facing off against
energy to revive their lone battle New Zealand's pace, proximately 8,000 spectators. shakt Saidham United Mhow Day Boarding Mhow. Both
cricket fortunes after Kane Williamson's valiant registering 19 "not-in- The main round kicked off in a nail-biting tiebreaker. teams displayed exceptional
missing the Champions 81 was a solitary effort against control" shots in the with two electrifying matches, The match saw a high-paced, skill and determination, result-
Trophy. He highlighted the India's relentless spin assault, first 10 overs. showcasing young footballers' goalless first half, followed ing in another goalless draw
need for administrative
changes to support the
as New Zealand crumbled
chasing 250. 22 This is
among
raw talent and passion.

MONDAY’S
by intense attacking play in
the second. Despite numer-
after regulation time. The tie-
breaker saw both teams
team's improvement. Early Indian their highest ous attempts, neither team locked at 3-3, forcing a sudden-
stumbles counts since MATCHES managed to score a field death scenario. In a heart-stop-
India's innings started 2015, only Rajmohalla Indore vs goal, leading to the dramatic ping moment, an Adivasi-A
shakily, losing Shubman Gill, sur- Buildup Club Raisen penalty shootout. Young Adi- player scored, while their goal-
Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli NFA Neemuch vs Mhow vasi's goalkeeper became the keeper denied Day Boarding
early. Matt Henry's five-wicket Academy Mhow hero, making two crucial Mhow, sealing a 4-3 victory.
haul (5/42) troubled the Indian saves to propel his team to The stadium erupted as the
top order. passed In the first match, Young the next round. Adivasi-A players celebrated
Iyer & Patel’s by 22 Adivasi Indore demon- The second match was an their hard-earned win.
Inspiring recovery against Sri
Lanka (2017) and
Fitness Shreyas Iyer (79) and Axar

Indore shuttlers shine

South Africa (2022).
Patel (42) forged a crucial part-
MPCA
Badminton player Saina nership, stabilising India's in-
333 Contrastingly,
India's power-
announces open at MP State Masters
Nehwal presents a cheque nings after early
to the winner (female) of setbacks. play average in the pre-
the Half Marathon 2025 Hardik’s
late surge
vious five ODIs against
New Zealand was 333
selection trials Our Sports Reporter INDORE
organised by Coal India, at
Kalinga Stadium in Bhu- Hardik Pandya's runs per wicket, with
only one wicket lost. On
for fast bowlers INDORE PLAYERS IN
baneshwar on Sunday ANI quickfire 45 pro- THE FINALS
Sunday, they lost three
pelled India to- Our Sports Reporter The Wings Trophy 7th MP Men's Doubles: Vinay Ram-
SINGAPORE wickets and scored only
wards a competitive INDORE State Masters (Veterans) Bad- chandani and Kamal Navlani
37 runs in this phase.
Ko wins total, despite Henry's
late wickets. TOSS The Madhya Pradesh Cricket
minton Competition con-
tinues to showcase the
(60+), Vipul Bindal and Pratik
Gujarati (35+), Satyendra Hol-
LPGA Kiwi TROUBLES Association (MPCA) offers a exceptional talent of Indore kar and Amit Saxena (40+),
collapse golden opportunity for as- players. The competition is Rajesh Talwar and Ambrish
New Zealand's chase
faltered against India's 10 Rohit Sharma's
ODI toss losing
streak extended to 10
piring fast bowlers from the
Indore division. Open selection
being held at Wings Club in
Bhopal, and the results will be
Nadkar (55+)
Men's Singles: Nitin Lash-
spin web. Key wickets trials for men's fast bowlers used to select the MP team for kari and Sunil Satav (45+),
fell at regular intervals,
consecutive matches. will be held at Holkar Stadium the upcoming Indian National Parag Pandit (55+), Pratik Gu-
Only Brian Lara (12) and
with Chakravarthy dis- on March 4, at 9:30 am. Masters Badminton Competi- jarati (35+)
Peter Borren (11) have
missing Williamson and In terms of eligibility, players tion in Goa. Several players Mixed Doubles: Hariom
longer streaks.
Santner to seal the victory. must have been born between from the city have advanced Rathore and Sunil Satav (45+),
Varun Chakravarthy's
match-winning spell 13 India has ex-
tended their
world record streak of
September 1, 2002, and March
1, 2006 (inclusive) and partici-
to the finals in various cat-
egories, demonstrating their
Satyendra Holkar and Rishu
Rai (40+)
earned him the Player pants must belong to the In- skill and dedication. Other Notable Perform-
of the Match award. not winning a toss in dore division. Indore's badminton players ances: Suman Khurana and
ODIs to 13 matches. For selection trials, players have consistently impressed Deepak Srivastava of Nee-
Brief Scores MILESTONE must bring their original digi- throughout the tournament, much reached the finals of 65+
tal birth certificate and Aad- and their continued success is men's doubles, Deepa Vyas
INDIA � 249 for 9 in
50 overs (Shreyas Iyer 22 Virat Kohli joined
the elite group of
haar card for verification.
Participants are required to
a testament to their hard
work and commitment. The
advanced to the semifinals of
50+ women's singles, Ritesh
Kiss of victory 79; Matt Henry 5/42) beat seven Indians to have
come dressed in full cricket kit. finals promise to be exciting Chandani of Indore lost to
NEW ZEALAND � 205 all played 300 or more
Lydia Ko of New Zealand ODIs. He is now one of Players are encouraged to encounters, with Indore Vivek Tatwawadi of Bhopal in
out in 45.3 overs (Kane Wil-
kisses the trophy after Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the ICC Champions 22 players globally to showcase their best perform- players vying for top honours the semifinals of 60+ men's
liamson 81; Varun Chakra-
winning the HSBC Trophy match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday PTI achieve this milestone. ance to impress the selectors. against strong competition. singles.
varthy 5/42) by 44 runs
Womens Championship

Vidarbha clinches third Ranji glory

golf tournament at Sen-
tosa Golf Club in Sin-
gapore on Sunday AFP RAIN OF
Lydia Ko secured her first
HSBC Women's World VIDARBHA VICTORIOUS| A season of stellar showdowns and record-breaking feats
RICHES
Championship title in Sin- PTI
gapore, finishing with a PTI ished as runners-up in the By the Numbers NAGPUR
dominant four-stroke vic- NAGPUR Vijay Hazare Trophy, show-
tory. This marks her 23rd
LPGA title and her first Vidarbha has etched its name
casing
strength.
their all-round
3 Ranji Trophy titles
for Vidarbha (2017-
18, 2018-19, 2023-24).
The Vidarbha Cricket Associ-
ation (VCA) showered its Ranji
since September. in the annals of Indian do- Trophy champions with a
mestic cricket, securing their grand Rs 3 crore cash reward,
HARIDWAR

Kabaddi c’ship
third Ranji Trophy title with a
commanding display against
9 Wins out of 10
matches in the Ranji celebrating their historic third
title victory.
Kerala. The final match, held
Everyone worked Trophy season.
Vidarbha, after securing
hard throughout,
The Yuva All Stars Cham-
pionship 2025 will com-
at their home ground, cul-
minated in a victory based on and we're all very 69 Wickets taken by
Harsh Dubey, a
new Ranji Trophy season
the Ranji Trophy by virtue of
their first-innings lead against
mence on March 6 at first-innings lead, solidifying happy. Last year, we record.
Kerala, were feted with a lav-
Vandna Kataria Indoor Sta- Vidarbha's position as a lost the final. So we ish ceremony and substantial
dium, featuring 12 teams
960
powerhouse in the domestic cash prizes.
competing for the title. The circuit. prepared during Runs scored
Left-arm spinner Harsh
by Yash Ra-
tournament, a first of its kind Their path to glory was ef- the monsoon itself. thod, topping the bat- Dubey, who etched his name
in the kabaddi ecosystem, fectively sealed on the third Every individual ting charts. in history with a record-
will conclude on April 4. evening when they took a cru- worked on himself." Champions Once More breaking 69 wickets, received
NEW DELHI
cial 37-run lead in the first in-
nings, dismissing Kerala for Akshay Wadkar, skipper,
Vidarbha players pose with the trophy after winning the Ranji Trophy final against
Kerala in Nagpur on Sunday PTI
40 Points earned by
Vidarbha in the
a handsome Rs 25 lakh re-
ward.
Fit India cycle 342 after posting 379. Vidarbha league stage, topping all
four groups.
Karun Nair and Yash Ra-
While Kerala, playing their thod, who amassed impres-

135
Joginder Sharma, along with first-ever Ranji Trophy final, In the final, Vidarbha tended it to 412, making it an Mumbai in the knockout Runs scored sive run totals with multiple
athletes Ramit Tandon and displayed commendable resil- batted with determination, insurmountable target for Ke- stages. Their consistent per- BRIEF SCORES by Karun Nair centuries, were each awarded
Anahat Singh, promoted fit- ience, Vidarbha’s consistent reaching 375 for nine. Karun rala. formance and ability to per- Vidarbha - 379 (Malewar in the second Innings of Rs 10 lakh for their stellar con-
ness during 'FIT India Sun- performance throughout the Nair played a crucial innings ROAD TO form under pressure set 153, Nair 86, Nidheesh 3- the final. tributions.
days on Cycle' in Delhi, season proved decisive. This of 135, supported by Danish VICTORY them apart from their com- 61) and 375 for 9 dec (Nair The VCA also recognised
emphasising the impor-
tance of a healthy lifestyle.
triumph marks their third
Ranji Trophy win, following
Malewar’s 73 and Darshan
Nalkande’s unbeaten 51. Re-
Vidarbha's path to the title
was marked by decisive vic-
petitors. Unlike Kerala who
had some luck with first in-
135, Malewar 73, Sarwate
4-96) drew with Kerala 342
(Baby 98, Sarwate 79, Nal-
412 total lead Vi-
darbha
achieved in the final
the invaluable contributions
of the coaching and support
The event saw participation consecutive victories in 2017- suming the final day with a tories, including crushing ning leads, Vidarbha won staff, distributing significant
kande 3-52) match.
from around 1000 cyclists. 18 and 2018-19. They also fin- 286-run lead, Vidarbha ex- wins over Tamil Nadu and outright. cash incentives.
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Crossword #1430 YOUR DAY By Vinayak Vishwas Karandikar

ARIES: Today is the day for studies, travel and LIBRA: Today is the day to travel and study. Expect
Negativity Needs An Anchor
building a career. Expect expenditure related to expenditure related to travel, education, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
houses, advertising, communication or travel. businesses, health or career. People in tourism,

N
People in education, travel, publication, and education, law, and marketing will benefit. You may egativity cannot remain with- be able to rise above negativity. That
communications will benefit. Your mother’s health go on a long journey or participate in some
may suffer; you may travel. Your family life will be disturbed. religious activity. Some people may suffer from throat pain, foot out a support. Positivity and is why we need to develop our
Some people may suffer from throat pain, problems in the pain or bronchitis. Lucky no.: 6; Lucky colour: Pink happiness can exist without awareness. Sudarshan Kriyā, medi-
nervous system, skin or ear troubles. any reason. The mind continues to tation, and silence help you tran-
SCORPIO: Problems in higher education and
TAURUS: Today is the day to enjoy. Expect travel are indicated. Expect expenditure related to find support for its negativity. It looks scend negativity. Ask yourself, are
expenditure on children, entertainment, education, travel or premium services. People in for a hook to hang its negativity -- if you wasting your energy paying
communication or sports. People in networking, networking, the occult sciences, and journalism will not this person, then that thing or attention to things that don’t matter?
journalism, entertainment, and sports will benefit. A benefit. A dispute with family members is
happy family time is indicated for you. Some people may suffer indicated. Your father or children might have health issues. that situation, and this perpetuates When the mind expands and recog-
from throat infections or ear problems. Lucky no.: 9; Lucky colour: Red Māyā. The creeping vine of negativ- nises its vastness, then trivial
GEMINI: Today is the day to earn, study or do SAGITTARIUS: The day is marked for struggles ity needs support in order to grow. matters don’t bother you.
business. Expect expenditure on businesses, and losses for you. Expect expenditure on premium But negativity or aversion for even Otherwise, you tend to get stuck in
education, vehicles or houses. People in education, services, businesses or health. People in one person can make you miserable; small things.
communications, publication, courier services, and consultancy, communications, the occult,
real estate will get success. A good family maintenance services, and insurance will get you need nothing else! The next question to ask yourself
atmosphere is indicated at home. Some people may suffer from success. You will find it difficult to spare time for your family due All negativity is an indicator is, are you blaming or criticising
throat pain, toothaches, eye or breathing problems. to a high workload. Lucky no.: 3; Lucky colour: Yellow for you to move to the centre the people around you? Do
CANCER: Today is the day to travel, invest, and CAPRICORN: Today is the day to study and travel. and to broaden your you harbour any hate?
spend. Expenses on health, travel, communication, Expenses on education, businesses or travel are vision to cosmic intelli- You are not going to gain
and luxury items are indicated. People in indicated. People in medicine, communications, gence. Instead of focus- anything by blaming or
journalism, tourism, and communications will get publication, and tourism will benefit. A long trip
success. You may undertake a long journey or with your spouse is indicated. A dispute with or ill ing your attention on guiding criticising others. And to
might need hospitalisation. Isolation of a family member is
indicated. Lucky no.: 2; Lucky colour: Silver
health of your partner may be concerning for you. Some people
may suffer from throat pain, bronchitis or skin problems.
support for your nega-
tivity, look at the seed of Light whatever extent possible,
see that you do not create
LEO: The day indicates losses, so act wisely. Expect AQUARIUS: It is a tough day for you, indicating losses, negativity. When you enmity or start hating any-
Across Down expenditure on travel, medical needs or premium damages and injuries, so tread carefully. Expect have judgement or labels against one. You should also completely do
1 Married woman sometimes 1 Reduce to a pulpy mass services. People in communications, the occult, and expenditure on children, premium services,
2 "Rat I" change for a girl insurance will succeed. A family dispute is maintenance work or health. People in the occult people, your behaviour starts get- away with hatred and cleanse your-
4 Young lions indicated. Some people may suffer from skin sciences, insurance, communications, and ting disturbed. You become stiff self. Otherwise, there can be no real
3 European - "Val's" changed ?
8 Mineral spring resorts 4 Finishing, completing or bringing to problems, throat pain or coughs. Lucky no.: 1; Lucky colour: entertainment will benefit. A dispute in the family is indicated. Some because of the seeds of negativity progress in life.
12 Be unwell Orange people may suffer from bronchitis, throat pain or skin problems.
an end you are carrying against others, and Lastly, observe whether people
13 Exclude 5 Actress Thurman VIRGO: Today is the day to focus on your career or PISCES: Today is the day for celebrations, reunions, your vibration becomes negative. feel a sense of peace and calm in
14 Field yield 6 Blown to ___ : razed completely? profession. Expect expenditure on advertising, business activities, and companionship. Expect
communications, and the self. People in expenditure on businesses, children, education or You don’t even realise that you are your presence. Your presence
15 Lie inactive 7 Large earthenware mug especially advertising, communications, and publication will entertainment. People in sports, education, carrying negativity within you. should be such that whoever comes
17 Sacred or pious for beer benefit. You will be able to balance family and work journalism, and publication will benefit. An Negativity is such a pattern that to you, regardless of their nature or
8 Ploy or ruse time today. Some people may suffer from bronchitis or knee enjoyable evening with family or a get-together is indicated.
18 Devastation 9 Expert pain. Lucky no.: 5; Lucky colour: Green Some people may suffer from coughs or asthma.
you get sucked into it without being behaviour, experiences a sense of
19 Faction 10 America Online, abbr. conscious of it. When your intellect serenity. Their outward conduct is
21 Brewed liquor 11 He may be in disguise and use a FPJ - SUDOKU - 321 becomes sharper and more soaked their own responsibility, and they
23 A rain-cloud; a hale false name in knowledge, you will immediately will bear the consequences of it.
27 Unsettle 16 Billy, or nanny
31 Take ___ of one's senses : go mad? 20 Waste time? (5,5)
32 Pretoria locale 22 Be mistaken
24 Soothing ointment
33 Slobber 25 Eye part
35 Meadow or grassland 26 Set one's ___ to : authorize or
36 Name in violins confirm?
38 Unfathomable, bottomless 27 Small measure of spirits
40 A sheep of Spanish breed famous 28 Indian Soc. of Mechanical Engineers
for its wool 29 European river
30 Constricting snake
42 Tokyo, once - "doe" anagram? 34 Brit. award
43 ___ on : incites 37 Arranged in layers
45 Collectively (2,3) 39 Only fair (2-2)
49 Bit used in dentistry 41 Ancient Irish writing carved in stones WHAT TO DO: Fill in the grid so that every row, every
52 Consecrated, sacred or pure 44 Poet Teasdale column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
54 Italian noble family 46 Was in debt Every puzzle has only one correct solution.
47 Fiddling emperor
55 Russian sea 48 Revise copy Solution
56 Gad's son? 49 Couch or cot 51�RTA, 53�LAN. 57�Dead, 58�Many, 59�DOT.
57 ____ beat : exhausted? 50 Application 39�So-so, 41�Ogham, 44�Sara, 46�Owed, 47�Nero, 48�Edit, 49�Bed, 50�Use, 43�Eggs, 45�As one, 49�Burr, 52�Hallowed, 54�Este, 55�Aral, 56�Eri,
58 Oodles 51 Reqd Time of Arr.
25�Uvea, 26�Seal, 27�Dram, 28�ISME, 29�Saar, 30�Boa, 34�OBE, 37�Tiered,
8�Scheme, 9�Pro, 10�AOL, 11�Spy, 16�Goat, 20�Dilly dally, 22�Err, 24�Balm,
32�RSA, 33�Drool, 35�Lea, 36�Amati, 38�Abysmal, 40�Merino, 42�Edo,
17�Holy, 18�Havoc, 19�Side, 21�Ale, 23�Nimbus, 27�Disturb, 31�Leave,
59 Department of Telecommunication 53 Local Area Network, abbr. Down: 1�Mash, 2�Rita, 3�Slav, 4�Concluding, 5�Uma, 6�Bits, 7�Stein, Across: 1�Mrs, 4�Cubs, 8�Spas, 12�Ail, 13�Omit, 14�Crop, 15�Stagnate,
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Crossword #1430

Across 35 Meadow or grassland Down 25 Eye part

1 Married woman 36 Name in violins 1 Reduce to a pulpy mass 26 Set one's ___ to :
sometimes 38 Unfathomable, bottomless 2 "Rat I" change for a girl authorize or confirm?
4 Young lions 40 A sheep of Spanish breed 3 European - "Val's" 27 Small measure of spirits
changed ? 28 Indian Soc. of Mechanical
8 Mineral spring resorts famous for its wool
4 Finishing, completing or Engineers
This is a test to gauge your mental flexibility, 12 Be unwell 42 Tokyo, once - "doe" bringing to an end 29 European river
creativity and cunning. Good Luck! 13 Exclude anagram? 5 Actress Thurman 30 Constricting snake
Riddler

(Example: 16 O in a P. Answer: 16 Ounces in a 14 Field yield 43 ___ on : incites 6 Blown to ___ : razed 34 Brit. award
Pound) 7 W of the A W
15 Lie inactive 45 Collectively (2,3) completely? 37 Arranged in layers
Answer: 7 Wonders of the Ancient World 17 Sacred or pious 49 Bit used in dentistry 7 Large earthenware mug 39 Only fair (2-2)
18 Devastation 52 Consecrated, sacred or especially for beer 41 Ancient Irish writing
19 Faction pure 8 Ploy or ruse carved in stones
21 Brewed liquor 54 Italian noble family 9 Expert 44 Poet Teasdale
23 A rain-cloud; a hale 55 Russian sea 10 America Online, abbr. 46 Was in debt
11 He may be in disguise 47 Fiddling emperor
27 Unsettle 56 Gad's son? and use a false name 48 Revise copy
31 Take ___ of one's senses : 57 ____ beat : exhausted? 16 Billy, or nanny 49 Couch or cot
go mad? 58 Oodles 20 Waste time? (5,5) 50 Application
32 Pretoria locale 59 Department of 22 Be mistaken 51 Reqd Time of Arr.
33 Slobber Telecommunication 24 Soothing ointment 53 Local Area Network, abbr.

SUDOKU
51�RTA, 53�LAN.
47�Nero, 48�Edit, 49�Bed, 50�Use,
so, 41�Ogham, 44�Sara, 46�Owed,
30�Boa, 34�OBE, 37�Tiered, 39�So-
27� Dram, 28� ISME, 29� Saar,
22�Err, 24�Balm, 25�Uvea, 26�Seal,
11�Spy, 16�Goat, 20�Dilly dally,
7�Stein, 8�Scheme, 9�Pro, 10�AOL,

Deserts
4� Concluding, 5� Uma, 6� Bits,
Down: 1�Mash, 2�Rita, 3�Slav,

Can you find the words connected in one way or the other with the theme indicated by 56�Eri, 57�Dead, 58�Many, 59�DOT.

the title in today's Word Search?

52�Hallowed, 54�Este, 55�Aral,
43� Eggs, 45� As one, 49� Burr,
The words may be read horizontally, vertically or diagonally either forwards or 38�Abysmal, 40�Merino, 42�Edo,

backwards, but always in straight lines. Use a ruler to cross them through as you find them.
33� Drool, 35� Lea, 36� Amati,
27� Disturb, 31� Leave, 32� RSA,
19� Side, 21� Ale, 23� Nimbus,
15�Stagnate, 17�Holy, 18�Havoc,
12� Ail, 13� Omit, 14� Crop,
Arabian Great Nubian Across: 1�Mrs, 4�Cubs, 8�Spas,

Atacama Victoria Patagonian

Dasht-e Lut Kalahari Sahara
Gibson Karakum Simpson
Gobi Kyzyl-Kum Sonoran
Great Basin Mojave Syrian
Great Sandy Namib Thar

WHAT TO DO: Fill in the grid

so that every row, every column
and every 3x3 box contains the
digits 1 to 9. Every puzzle has
only one correct solution.
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Natural pesticides
This is where tomatoes can 2 Tomato + oatmeal 8 Tomato + brown sugar
act as a miracle worker and help Thoroughly mash a chopped piece of a ripe Combine 1 tablespoon of tomato
you combat this harrowing skin tomato and mix it with 2 teaspoons of oatmeal. juice with 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.

for eco-friendly gardens

condition, as this natural ingredient Apply the material on your face and allow it to Apply the combined material to your
is loaded with nutrients that can Somya Ojha dry for about 10 minutes before cleansing skin and let it sit there for about 10
boost your skin’s health and it off with lukewarm water. Use this minutes before cleansing it off with

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skin-bleaching agents that mask twice a week to see noticeable lukewarm water. This mask can be
Dishwashing Water wand: An easy can lighten dark patches. omato has always been changes in your skin’s appearance. used on a biweekly basis to get great
soaps: Mix a few drops and effective way to get rid Also, there are several hailed as an essential skin 3 Tomato + egg White results.
of dishwashing liquid of pestering invaders is the ways in which you care ingredient because of Separate an egg
Anjana Ns 9 Tomato + aloe vera gel
and water and wipe it water wand as the high- can use tomatoes its numerous bene�ts. Though white and mix it with 2 Mix 1 teaspoon of each, tomato

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down the affected areas to pressure wand cleans mites, to treat tomatoes can be used for treating teaspoons of tomato pulp and aloe vera gel. Spread the
regain its rich looks. aphids from the plants. So pigmentation. a plethora of skin conditions, there is one in particular that pulp. Slather the mask
se of harmful mask on your face
Tomatoes: Tomato invest one immediately. Here, we’ve can be quite a pain to deal with. We’re talking about skin on your face and after
and toxic and let it dry
leaves, when chopped and Neem: Neem oil extracts listed the pigmentation. This happens when there is an excessive 20 minutes, cleanse it off
pesticide for about 10
soaked in water for 24 of azadirachtin from Neem recipes for production of melanin in the body. As a result, dark with tepid water. Make
may destroy minutes
hours, make an excellent trees are very low toxicity tomato facial patches get formed on your skin’s surface. use of this amazing facial
essential before
aphid repellent. After insecticides. They not only masks that can be These patches can appear on various mask on a weekly basis for
nutrients and bene�cial cleaning
draining and diluting destroy soft body insects but used for eliminating body parts. However, the ones that treating pigmentation.
insects from your gardens. it off. Give
with extra water, this also destroy their ability to pigmentation for good. appear on the facial skin can 4 Tomato + potato this skin-
It can also accidentally
natural solution not only reproduce. This makes the 1 Tomato + yogurt be the most troublesome Merge 1 tablespoon of tomato bene�ting
poison pets or children,
eliminates aphids but also pests starve by removing their Extract 1 teaspoon of tomato one, as they are pulp with ½ a teaspoon of potato juice. mask a
pollute groundwater, lakes
attracts bene�cial insects appetites. It also controls pulp and mix it with 1 tablespoon hard to Massage it onto your skin and leave it there spot in your
and streams. So get rid
to your garden. several diseases. of fresh yogurt. Smear the mask conceal. for 15 minutes before cleaning it with normal daily beauty
of pest and restore your
picturesque gardens with on your facial skin and wash it off water. Weekly application of this incredible routine to get
these types of natural with normal mask can yield great results for your skin. visible results.
pesticides. Natural water after

Natural tomato masks

pesticides can be made 10 minutes.
at home without Canola Use this 2-3
using any dangerous and vegetable times in a
week for

to get rid of pigmentation

chemicals. So start oils: They suffocate
shielding around and kill soft body insects. visible
your precious However, be careful when results.
plants with using this product as it may
these natural burn the leaves of sensitive
pesticides, types plants. While making natural 6 Tomato+ apple
and top garden pesticides, do not use more 5 Tomato +
cider vinegar and
tips. than one cup of oil per avocado turmeric
gallon of water. Thoroughly mash an Put together
Eggshells and avocado and mix it with 2-3
salt: Add crushed a blend of 2
teaspoons of tomato pulp. Cover teaspoons of
eggshells to the soil to Mix well, Use coffee grounds to your facial skin with the resulting
get rid of snails and slugs. chopped garlic cloves with deter pests by spreading tomato pulp, 4
mask and after 15 minutes, wash drops of apple
These eggshells will act the skin, a couple of hot them around your plants, it off with a mild cleanser and
like broken glass pieces peppers, a few drops of thanks to their natural acidity. cider vinegar and
tepid water. Twice a month, 1 pinch of turmeric
for them. However if the liquid bleach and water. Revamp your garden treat your pigmented skin
problem persists then use a Spray it on the plants and layout by grouping plants powder. Smear it
with this tomato mask on your skin and
pinch of salt on that area. undersides of the leaves to strategically to enhance to get the desired
All Alliums: Alliums get rid of all kinds of pests. disease resistance, pest post, keeping it on
results. for a good 5-10 minutes,
are pungent bulbous plants Use1-2 cups of control, and soil quality.
like garlic, onion and leek. natural soaps or mild This method, known as just rinse it off. Monthly
Prepare a mixture of several dishwashing soaps like companion planting, application of this effective mask can
cloves of garlic per gallon Ivory on plants in water promotes biodiversity and treat the pigmentation problem. 10 Tomato + papaya pulp and
and spray it on plants. fosters a natural balance 7 Tomato + honey almond oil
of water. These are effective
in killing soft body insects They help in paralyzing between bene�cial and Create this next mask by mixing 1 Blend 1 teaspoon of tomato pulp
and paralyzing �ying many insects in direct harmful insects. tablespoon of tomato pulp and 1 teaspoon with ½ a teaspoon of each, papaya pulp
insects with the very �rst contact. Make sure not to Harness the power of of honey. Evenly spread the mask on your and almond oil. Apply the face mask
direct spray. It is best when use much on �owering ladybugs and earthworms facial skin and leave it there for 10 minutes and allow it to dry for a good 10 minutes.
crushed or lique�ed in a fruit or vegetable plants to create a natural pest- before rinsing off the residue with normal Later on, use lukewarm water to cleanse
vegetable oil tea instead of as it can hinder the fruit �ghting force in your water. Use this mask 2-3 times in a week to off the material. Use this mask twice in a
water. production. garden. get the desired results. month to reduce skin pigmentation.

Amritha K
Foods that �ght Neha Ghosh
Cakes, pies and
cookies:
Popcorn:
Butter-�avoured

halitosis (Bad Breath)

Cakes, pies popcorn or normal

A
and cookies, which popcorn contains high

A
ll of us do agree contain frosting, amounts of saturated
study found that shortening, and fat. About 28 g of butter-
- bad breath can Apple trans fats can
be embarrassing. Foods that can reduce margarine, are full �avoured popcorn
harm memory and of trans fat. Studies contains 2.5 g of
Well, many of us bad breath include raise cholesterol
do suffer from bad apples, as apples are have shown that the saturated fat, while 32
levels, especially increased intake of g of caramel-�avoured
breath, which can be caused rich in polyphenols that in young men. Those who
by various reasons. Bad breath, can cleanse your teeth trans fat elevates the popcorn contains
consumed 16 g of trans fat daily risk of Alzheimer’s 1.5 g of saturated fat.
also known as acid breath, is a and mouth naturally, performed better in a memory
condition in which a person’s killing the odour-causing disease, cognitive Popcorn contains
test, while those with 28 g or decline, poor memory, diacetyl, a chemical
breath smells putrid, making bacteria. It neutralises more performed worse. A
the individual experience a lot the foul-smell causing and low brain volume. that increases amyloid
similar study also linked high

Foods that cause

of embarrassment while being compounds and plaques in the brain,
saturated fat intake in women which have been linked
social! Bad breath or halitosis deodorize your mouth. to memory and thinking issues.
can be due to improper oral Oranges to Alzheimer’s disease.
Both unhealthy fats, trans

memory loss
hygiene or gastrointestinal Oranges or any fruit Over time, consumption
fat, and saturated fat, raise may heighten the risk of
health. It can be caused when rich in vitamin C can also LDL (bad) cholesterol and
you do not maintain good help reduce bad breath cognitive impairment.
contribute to the formation of
oral hygiene. Not brushing naturally, as vitamin C can brain-damaging beta-amyloid Artificial sweeteners: Processed
your teeth, not cleaning your destroy the bad breath- plaques, associated with Refined While marketed as cheese:
mouth/tongue, not �ossing on causing bacteria while Alzheimer’s carbohydrates: a healthier alternative, Processed cheese
a regular basis can lead to the keeping your mouth disease. arti�cial sweeteners like mozzarella sticks,
Mint leaves Capsicum Re�ned carbohydrates
build-up of dirt and bacteria in hydrated. Also, vitamin C Moreover, have a high glycemic index such as aspartame and American cheese,
Chewing on mint leaves can be By chewing on raw
the mouth, causing bad breath. helps increase your saliva these fats (GI) which means that your saccharin have been etc., cause a build-up
a healthier alternative to chewing capsicums you can get
Some of the common production, which can impede the body digests it quickly, linked to cognitive of amyloid proteins
on a piece of gum, as mint leaves rid of mouth odour
causes for bad breath are help eliminate bad breath. production causing a spike in blood impairment. Studies in the brain that has
your mouth feeling refreshed and immediately, as the vitamin
lack of oral hygiene, certain of omega-3 sugar and insulin levels. A suggest that excessive been associated with
can also mask bad breath for good. C component in it can help One of the easiest
disorders like hypothyroidism, fatty acids, research study has shown consumption of Alzheimer’s disease.
Ginger eliminate the bad breath- and effective ways to
diabetes, gum diseases, crucial that a single meal with arti�cial sweeteners How much trans fat
Apart from being used for causing bacteria present get rid of bad breath is
yeast infection in the mouth, for brain a high glycemic index can negatively impact should you eat in a
curing an upset stomach, in your mouth. through the water. As
cavities, certain digestive function. can impair memory neurotransmitter function
you can chew on Fennel Green tea dehydration being the day?
disorders, sinusitis, etc. And, in both adults and and brain plasticity.
some ginger pieces seeds Green tea is most common cause The American Heart
if you do not try to make an children. Fries, Pizza, and Sugary
to break down Rich in antiseptic known to �ght for bad breath, keeping Association (AHA)
effort to get rid of bad breath, Drinks:
the foul-smelling qualities, fennel seeds canthe odour- yourself hydrated is the advises that less than
it could lead to the condition French fries, with 0.1 g trans fat and 2.3
substances present also �ush out the bacteria causing most effective manner 1% of your daily calories
getting worse, not to mention, g saturated fat per 100 g, may contribute to
in your mouth. colonies growing in your bacteria in to curb foul smelling should be from trans
people wanting to get away cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
Cinnamon mouth, thus making your your mouth, breath. Some other fat. They also suggest
from you! There are various Try healthier homemade fries. Likewise,
Another food breath much fresher. cleanse your foods that can help cure avoiding foods with
ways through which you can pizza, high in trans fat and saturated fat,
that can reduce bad mouth and bad breath include milk partially hydrogenated
get rid of the foul breath and poses health risks. Explore a healthier
breath is cinnamon, also leave your and yogurt, although vegetable oils and
one of the easiest and most homemade pizza. Lastly, sugary drinks,
as it breaks down the mouth with in some cases, they opting for lean meats
effective ones is through the such as sports drinks, fruit juices, energy
volatile sulphurous a refreshed can contribute to the with lower saturated
incorporation of the following drinks, and soda, elevate the risk of brain
compounds in the sensation, development of bad and trans fats. Replace
food items into your daily diet issues and type 2 diabetes. Excess sugar
mouth. Along with that, thereby breath. Additionally, unhealthy fats with
or just chewing on them when also increases dementia risk, even in non-
it gives the mouth a reducing bad consider consuming monounsaturated and
you can feel the foul breath diabetic individuals.
pleasant odour. breath. zinc-rich foods. polyunsaturated fats.
arising.

Understanding the impact of

This results in in�ammation,
pain, and swelling in the
Dr Niharika Gill affected joints. One of the

rheumatoid arthritis on daily life

most distinct symptoms

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of RA is morning stiffness
t is crucial to that lasts for more than
understand the an hour. This can make it
impact of rheumatoid dif�cult for those with RA shoelaces, these once effortless
Another helpful
arthritis on daily to get out of bed or perform motions become excruciatingly
Timely tip is to manage stress
life in order to their daily activities. Joint dif�cult. Perhaps one of the
diagnosis and treatment: effectively. Stress not
provide appropriate pain and swelling are most detrimental effects of
When it comes to diagnosing only exacerbates the
support and empathy also common symptoms, rheumatoid arthritis is its
rheumatoid arthritis (RA), doctors use a symptoms of arthritis but When it comes to
for those living with this particularly in smaller joints impact on mobility. The
combination of patient symptoms, physical also compromises overall daily activities such as
condition. The challenges such as those in hands and joint damage caused
examination �ndings, and tests. Initially, doctors health. Incorporating stress- cooking, bathing, and
faced by the patients go feet. Interestingly, RA does by this condition
ask about the patient’s medical history, focusing relieving techniques into walking, making lifestyle
beyond simple joint pain not only affect joints but diminishes �exibility
on joint pain and stiffness. They also look for other your daily routine, such as modi�cations can greatly
and they encompass can also lead to systemic and range of motion,
characteristic RA symptoms such as fatigue, fever, deep breathing exercises or improve the quality of life
physical limitations that symptoms such as fatigue, making it dif�cult to
and weight loss. The physical examination includes practicing mindfulness, can for rheumatoid arthritis
affect mobility as well as fever, and weight loss. walk, climb stairs,
checking for swelling, warmth, tenderness, or be bene�cial for patients. (RA) patients. In the
emotional consequences Another intriguing aspect or even get in and
deformity in the joints. X-rays can be recommended Maintaining kitchen, using lightweight
that signi�cantly alter of RA is its unpredictable out of bed. As a
a healthy and ergonomic utensils can
one’s quality of life. In nature. The disease can go result, independence to assess joint damage or changes overtime.
Moreover, ultrasounds or magnetic resonance diet plays reduce strain on joints. In
the below article, we through periods of �are-ups is compromised,
imaging (MRI) scans can provide detailed a crucial terms of bathing, investing
provide strategies for where symptoms worsen as individuals must
images of in�amed joints. By initiating role in in handrails and non-slip
managing symptoms, followed by periods of rely on assistive
suitable interventions promptly after managing mats can provide extra
raising awareness about remission where symptoms devices like walkers or
diagnosis, individuals with RA can arthritis support and increase safety.
the importance of early may improve or even wheelchairs for support.
experience improved joint health symptoms. Using a shower chair or
diagnosis, appropriate disappear completely for a Apart from limited mobility,
and overall well-being. Foods rich bench can also alleviate
treatment, and improving while. This unpredictability examination. Everyday tasks that used to be fatigue is another signi�cant
in omega-3 pressure on sensitive joints
quality of life. can make it challenging for taken for granted can become challenging limitation associated with
fatty acids during grooming routines.
individuals with RA to plan and sometimes even impossible. RA will rheumatoid arthritis. Beyond
have been Moreover, opting for warm
Rheumatoid arthritis their lives and contribute to take a toll on one’s overall well-being. The just feeling tired after physical Patients with RA shown to decrease showers instead of hot baths
(RA) is a chronic signi�cant physical, mental, physical limitations of rheumatoid arthritis exertion or a long day which should follow these vital tips: in�ammation and reduce may help to soothe achy
autoimmune disease that and emotional stress. can be both frustrating and overwhelming is common for anyone, those One important tip is to stay active. the progression of joint muscles and joint stiffness.
primarily affects the joints. Living with rheumatoid for those who experience it. The chronic with this condition experience Engaging in regular physical activity damage. Including sources Finding the right
Unlike other types of arthritis (RA) can have in�ammation in the joints leads to stiffness, exhaustion that can persist helps to maintain �exibility, strengthen of omega-3s in the diet like combination of strategies
arthritis which occur due a signi�cant impact on pain, and swelling, making even simple regardless of rest or sleep. The muscles, and reduce joint pain. It is fatty �sh or walnuts could and treatments through trial
to wear and tear on the daily life. It’s a multisystem everyday tasks feel like monumental constant pain and discomfort essential to �nd low-impact exercises that be bene�cial for easing and error is key to living
joints, RA is caused by the disease involving Skin, challenges. From gripping a doorknob, can impact one’s mental well- work for you, such as swimming or yoga. arthritis discomfort. well with this condition.
immune system mistakenly Eyes and Lungs. They also wearing clothes, combing hair, and holding being, leading to increased
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Sooraj Barjatya’s Bada

Naam Karenge stars Ritik
Ghanshani and Ayesha Bada Naam Karenge: Ritik &
Kaduskar, who discuss their
characters’ journey, love,
tradition, and the enduring
Ayesha’s heartfelt journey
family bonds in the series Aman Jain acter is find things that are common be-

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tween the character and myself. I do a
ooraj Barjatya’s OTT debut little bit of homework and draw out a
Bada Naam Karenge stars map of my character’s top five person-
Ritik Ghanshani and Ayesha ality traits, and then I try to identify what
Kaduskar, who open up is similar between them and me. For
about their roles in this heart- example, Surbhi is a very ambitious girl
warming series. The story follows Ri- in the show, and I am also very ambitious
shabh and Surbhi, brought together for in my life. Career comes before most
an arranged marriage, yet sharing a se- things for me, so that’s something I could
cret connection formed during the lock- draw from my personal experience.
down in Mumbai. Set against the Another thing is Surbhi has a very special
backdrop of small-town Madhya Pra- relationship with her father. Unfor-

Grammy-nominated singer
A still from Bada Naam Karenge
desh, their journey explores love, tradi- tunately, my father passed away a couple
tion, trust, and enduring family ties. The scenes where I confronted my elders and of years ago, but until then, I had a very

Angie Stone
series, streaming on Sony LIV, offers a Rishabh. The way the character is de- similar relationship with my dad—he
touching exploration of modern relation- signed, he can never hurt his family. He was always there to support me, never
ships and familial bonds. Excerpts: would never want that. So, he had to take judged me. So, the relationship Surbhi
a stand for what’s good, for what’s right. has with her dad was something I could

dies in
Ritik Ghanshani: But at the same time, he can’t be dis- draw from my own life. Also, Surbhi is a
respectful towards his elders. Not cross- romantic, and I am a very old-school ro-
Q. How did you prepare for your ing that thin line was very important. mantic at heart—I love Bollywood ro-
character’s emotional journey? Even in the series, when there is a mantic gestures.

car crash
A. Honestly, we did not intend to give rift between Rishabh and Surbhi, I In fact, one fun fact is that Surbhi,
any specific message through this had to ensure that at no point who is a fan of Amrita Pritam in
story. It was meant to be a slice of does he come across as mean the show, was an idea I pitched

FPJ
life, a cute, romantic love story, a or rude. But at the same time, to Palash and Vidit when we
family drama where people could of course, there was a rift, so were finalising our episodes’
come, watch, and relate to it. The there was no denying that. So, drafts. These things helped
CJ Desk characters and the stories are re- that thin line where I could E XC L U S I V E me make Surbhi’s character

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latable. This is something we all have come across as nasty was more convincing, drawing
rammy-nomi- go through, something we all something I had to make sure I from personal experiences.
nated R&B singer face, something we see every didn’t cross. Again, kudos to the direc-
Angie Stone, a day. We just wanted people to tor and Sooraj sir for helping me with Q. What was your favourite moment
member of the sit, watch with their families, that. I think when your team backs you filming the show?
all-female hip- and enjoy. But people have up so well, even the co-actors, who are A. A lot of moments were memorable
hop trio The Sequence and automatically taken away so all experienced and legendary actors, it during the shoot. Real-life locations, the
known for the hit song Wish much from it. We’ve received becomes a smooth process. technical aspects, and the dialogues Ri-
I Didn’t Miss You, was killed many messages about how shabh says—those moments were very
on early Saturday in a car people have connected with the Ayesha Kaduskar: emotional, especially the culmination
crash. She was 63. way my character, Rishabh, deals point where Rishabh and Surbhi finally
About 4 a.m., the vehicle she highway patrol said. with his problems with maturity, or Q. How did you approach your char- realise their feelings for each other
was riding in back to Atlanta The crash was about 5 miles how he is secure enough to be vul- acter’s personality? against all odds. Despite the noisy loca-
from Alabama “flipped over (8 kilometres) south of the nerable in front of his partner. That A. So, for Surbhi’s character, my parents tion, we completely forgot where we
and was subsequently hit by a Montgomery city limits. is rare. The same goes for the other were brought up in Indore, and I spent a were and how many people were around
big rig,” music producer and The Sprinter driver and characters as well. lot of my summer vacations there, us. We just got carried away with that
Stone’s longtime manager seven others in the van were So, I think people take away these spending time with my extended family, scene. That’s why I enjoy watching that
Walter Millsap III said. taken to Baptist Medical things on their own. We didn’t in- my granny, grandpa, uncles, and aunts. episode now.
Everyone else in the cargo Center for treatment. Offi- tend to give any message specifi- Being there for a considerable part of my Also, some of my favourite moments
van survived except Stone, cials continue to investigate cally. For us, it was a beautiful childhood, I was used to the way people were behind the camera—like late pack-
he said. the cause. Millsap said he story that we wanted to pres- grew up in that state, in Madhya Pradesh, ups and early mornings. Actors didn’t go
The Alabama Highway Pa- learned the news from Angie ent honestly and with hard specifically in Indore. I got to see first- back to the hotel after a night shift.
trol said in a news release that Stone’s daughter, Diamond, work. That’s all we did. hand how people carry themselves. Everyone would sit together, have break-
the 2021 Mercedes-Benz and longtime The Sequence Surbhi is from Ujjain, so her background fast, and talk about the day. Kavaljit sir,
Sprinter van turned over on member Blondy. Q. What was the most challeng- wasn’t foreign to me—it was something I Jameel sir, Hrithik, and everyone would
Interstate 65 about 4.25 a.m. “Never in a million years ing part of your role? could relate to from my own experiences play table tennis. Even after long, rigor-
Saturday before being hit by a did we ever expect to get this A. The most challenging part was with extended family. ous shifts, no one felt tired because every-
2021 Freightliner Cascadia horrible news,” Angie Stone’s to not come across as rude, ever. In terms of other traits of Surbhi, what one enjoyed each other’s company.
truck driven by a 33-year-old children, Diamond and There were confrontation I like to do every time I get a new char- Those little moments are my favourite.
man from Texas. Michael Archer, said in a
Angie Stone was pro- statement shared by the SRG
nounced dead at the scene, the Group.

‘Urge everyone to verify Gene Hackman’s kids

Kids
A still from Akhiyon Se Goli Maare

to face interrogation
information before recreate
sharing’ classic
hook step
CJ Desk

B
Vidya
ollywood actress Vidya Balan
Balan took to social media
to warn her fans about warns Govinda’s son Yashvardhan and
several fake videos of her netizens Raveena Tandon’s daughter
circulating on the internet.
She stated that the malicious videos
about her Rasha Thadani recreate the
viral AI- iconic Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
were created using artificial intelli-
gence (AI) and urged everyone not to generated CJ Desk

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fall prey to them.
In one of the videos, an AI-gener-
video hile Govinda and Ra-
ated version of Vidya is seen seated on veena Tandon set the
a sofa saying, “Hey, main hoon screens on fire in the
aap sabki favourite early 2000s with their
Vidya Balan...”. While iconic song, Akhiyon
sharing the video, Se Goli Maare, decades later, their
the actress in- kids have now taken the internet by
cluded a large storm as they recreated their par-
“Scam Alert” ents’ hit dance steps. A video showing
graphic. Govinda’s son Yashvardhan Ahuja
Along with and Raveena’s daughter Rasha
the video, she Thadani dancing to Akhiyon Se
wrote a note Goli Maare is now splashed all
for her Insta- over the internet.
gram fol- In the video, Yashvardhan and
lowers that Rasha can be seen dancing with their
read, “There friends at a party and as soon as
are multiple the song played, their friends Gene Hackman’s kids to the couple’s bodies were dis-
videos cur-
rently circu-
asked them to dance to it.
The two were then seen
be interrogated by covered, as Leslie revealed she
hadn’t spoken to her dad in months.
lating on laughing their hearts cops as mystery thickens Police have confirmed they are
social media and out and performing the on actor and wife’s death speaking to “family members” as
WhatsApp, which appear to iconic hook step of Ak- they try to piece together Gene and
feature me. However, I want hiyon Se Goli Maare, which IANS his wife Betsy’s final days.

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to clarify that the videos was originally performed The pair were found dead in
are AI-generated and in- by Govinda and Raveena. he late Hollywood actor separate rooms of their New Mexico
authentic. I have no in- As soon as the video went Gene Hackman’s home earlier this week.
volvement in their creation viral, fans hoped that the two children are about to Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan
or dissemination, nor do I star kids actually recreate the enter the dingy settings Mendoza, who gave a press
endorse their content in song in a movie together. of the interrogation conference on Friday, said that it
any way.” The video seems to be room. Cops are set to quiz Gene had been a “challenge” so far to de-
She went on to say, “Any from Yashvardhan’s Hackman’s three children as they termine the last people the couple
claims made in the videos birthday bash, as try to discover the actor and his spoke to. It was previously sug-
should not be attributed to Rasha also wife’s last movements. gested that the maintenance
me, as it does not reflect wished him The star is survived by the three workers may have spoken to the
my views or work. I urge a happy children he had with his ex-wife, couple last. But it’s now not clear if
everyone to verify informa- birthday Faye Maltese, Christopher, 65, Eliza- this was the case or not. Daughter
tion before sharing and be in a sep- beth, 63, and Leslie, 58. Leslie, 58, has previously said that
cautious of misleading AI- arate Elizabeth and Leslie were photo- she hadn’t been in contact with her
generated content.” post. graphed looking sombre a day after dad for a while.
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Justin Katy Perry

remembers
Bieber’s Jesus
birthday joy Guerrero
Singer-songwriter
Justin Bieber celebrates 31st birthday with Hailey and mourns demise
baby Jack, shares rare glimpse into life as new dad of celebrity
ANI who was dressed in a cute green Justin’s birthday celebration hairstylist

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op star Justin Bieber
onesie and beanie, while Hailey
looks on lovingly.
was also marked by well-wishes
from friends and loved ones, in-
Jesus
celebrated his 31st The photo was part of a cel- cluding The Kid LAROI, Justin’s Guerrero in an
birthday on March 1 ebratory Instagram carousel half-sister Jazmyn, and singer-
surrounded by loved post filled with birthday snaps, songwriter Eddie Benjamin.
emotional
ones, including his including behind-the-scenes Several of Justin’s friends also post
wife Hailey and their 6-month- looks at Justin’s celebration with shared behind-the-scenes looks
old son Jack Blues. friends. at the birthday celebration on In-
The two-time Grammy Hailey also posted a sweet stagram, showing Justin sur-
winner shared a heartwarming tribute to her husband on her rounded by friends and enjoying
glimpse into his life as a new Instagram Stories, sharing a drinks, golf carts, and music.
dad, posting a rare photo of photo of herself hugging Justin
himself, Hailey, and baby Jack from behind as he recorded
on Instagram. music in their home.
The adorable snap shows Jus- The room was decorated
tin holding with “happy birthday”
up his son, balloons.
IANS positive energy to everything. It was easy to

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love you because you always felt like an old
inger-songwriter Katy Perry, who friend who would tell you the truth and
is set to head to space on an all hold you if you needed an extra cuddle. I
women flight, is mourning the know you are ok because you are now in
loss of her friend and celebrity the light that you shined so brightly back
hairstylist Jesus Guerrero. here on earth. It's just us that are left with a
She took to Instagram on Sunday, and dimmer world without you”.
shared a series of pictures and videos featur- She further mentioned, “I found a quote
ing Jesus Guerrero as she remembered him. that sums up the feelings I’ve had this past
She also penned a long note in week that you’ve been gone,
the caption for her departed ‘Grief, I’ve learned, is really
friend. She wrote, “You just love. It’s all the love
always made every you want to give, but
room so warm and cannot. All that un-
welcome. There spent love gathers
was no problem up in the
too big to solve corners of your
and one of eyes, the lump
your many tal- in your throat,
ents was ef- and in that
fortlessly hollow part of
reminding your chest.
women Grief is just
around the love with no
world of our place to go’. Let
Goddess nature us take that grief
with even just a and replant it as a
simple blowout. seed of love and give
You took care of it to someone who
everyone and brought a needs it from you today”.
Jesus Guerrero

Poonam Pandey Bollywood actors Farhan Akhtar as

Major Shaitan Singh
takes the chair
set to play F arhan Akhtar promises another in-
tense war drama with 120 Bahadur,
where he plays the role of Major Shaitan
CJ Desk Singh, an Indian army officer and recipi-

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ent of the Param Vir Chakra. Farhan will

real-life heroes
nternet sensation Poonam Pandey is making be paying tribute to the heroism shown
her debut as a host in the highly anticipated by the army during the Indo-China war
reality show KINK 2 (Kiss Ishq N Konnec- and the strong defense put forward by
tions), set to premiere on Atrangii OTT 120 legendary he-
from February 21, 2025. The show, which roes even after
promises to be one of the most exciting real- CJ Desk being out-
Karan Tacker as

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ity spectacles of the year, marks a major numbered.
milestone for Poonam, who steps into the eal-life inspired Gaurav Tiwari Release
hosting role previously held by reality TV content has always
K aran Tacker, who is set to Date:
queen Divya Agarwal. Divya, a close friend influenced audi- play the role of a November
of Poonam, has now passed the baton to her ences who have paranormal investigator, 21, 2025
for the second season. preferred the di- recently made the
The teaser for KINK 2 is already making verse and true aspects of relat- announcement of his
waves on Atrangii OTT’s social media plat- able lives. In the past, stories upcoming show Bhay on
forms, building excitement among fans ahead such as MS Dhoni: The Untold Amazon MX Player. Karan
of the premiere. Story, Sanju, Shershaah, and will be seen delving into the
In a special teaser announcement, Poonam Delhi Crime have intrigued world of the unknown with
Pandey shared her excitement about the new audiences with empathy and his portrayal of Gaurav
chapter in her career: “Divya is a beautiful curiosity. The portrayal of Tiwari, who is known
friend of mine, and she is super happy that I am strong characters has surely worldwide for his
doing ‘KINK’ Season 2. I have no words to de- kept them hooked over fictional paranormal research and
scribe this. We shot for 40 days in Vietnam, plots, with substantial depth. on-ground investigations
and it’s my first hosting gig. Watching contes- Even now, cinema enthusiasts at the most notorious
tants go through emotional highs and lows enjoy watching such powerful places popular for
has been such an interesting experience—you narratives. Here are the top 4 haunted sightings.
see everything unfold right in front of you.” announcements Release Date: TBC
that have cre-
ated eager-
ness among

Millie goes makeup-free fans for great

perform-
ances:
John
Abraham
CJ Desk
as JP
Singh J
P
ohn Abraham’s
soon-to-
ost criticism on
release film The
her new blonde
Diplomat will have
hair, actress Mil-
him enact the story of
lie Bobby Brown JP Singh, the diplomat
has now who rescued an
proudly shown her make-
up free face. She recently
Indian woman from
falling into the trap
RajKummar Rao as
said that she is still
“figuring out” how
of a Pakistani man. Sourav Ganguly
The diplomat’s
to take care of her skin in the best poss-
ible ways, reported Page Six.
story of the
complexities of
R ajKummar Rao recently made
headlines with the confirmation of
playing Sourav Ganguly in his upcoming
“Hey guys it’s Mills here, I don’t know international
if you can see but my break out is biopic. As the release approaches,
politics,
pretty bad right now,” she said in the many, especially cricket fans, have
crime, and
clip she posted without any filters, as
expressed their excitement on social
humanitarian
media. Sourav Ganguly is one of the
per the outlet. efforts will be a
most iconic sports players the
“I’m 21 years old, I’m still figuring out great honor
world has seen, and a tale
what my skin likes and what it doesn’t,” towards his
that tells his experiences
reported Page Six. persuasive efforts that
and life story is only
Many of her fans praised the actress saved innocent lives.
adding to the enthusiasm.
for being candid and Brown’s makeup- Release Date:
free reveal comes after people ques- Release Date: TBC
March 7, 2025
tioned her looks earlier in the week.
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the bold
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Indore, Monday, March 3, 2025

BOLD
Team BrandSutra

Empathy: The Future Of

to connect with a diverse audience.
To enhance engagement among key

A
ditya Birla Group’s decision to decision-makers—dealers, contrac-
foray into India’s decorative tors and architects—the brand
paints market with Birla Opus executed over 150 expos across Tier II

Marketing To Women
STROKES
Paints in 2024 was not merely about & III cities, offering hands-on product
diversification. The INR 80,000 crore demonstrations. Strategic presences
industry, long dominated by a few key across television, digital, print, radio
players, offered an untapped oppor- and OOH advertising, coupled with
tunity. Despite strong economic well-timed releases during major Women’s purchasing behaviour is deeply rooted in emotions
growth and a booming construction cricket events, ensured widespread
sector, India’s per capita paint con- visibility and consumer recall. and societal norms—here’s how marketing to them is both a
challenge and an opportunity.
sumption remained significantly
lower than global benchmarks, says Inderpreet Singh Evolving Consumer
discusses Birla
M
Inderpreet Singh, Head of Marketing, Preferences arketing to women has evolved dras- ticipating in online shopping or brand inter-
at Birla Opus Paints. Identifying this Today’s consumers demand more tically over the past decade, but not actions.
gap and leveraging its expertise in Opus’ strategic than just aesthetic appeal from their necessarily in the ways one might ex- What fascinates me even more is the hidden
building materials, the Group entered paints; they seek durability, sustain- pect. It’s no longer just about recognising their economy that distorts spending data. In many
the market with an ambitious vision. play that goes ability and personalisation. “There is a purchasing power; it’s about understanding Indian households, women make the buying

Beyond Functionality beyond colour— clear shift towards personalised, neu-

tral and nature-inspired colour pal-
the complex emotions, social dynamics and decisions but use their husband’s or brother’s
cultural contexts that influence their buying credit cards. It’s not about financial depend-
Positioned as a challenger brand, Birla
Opus seeks to redefine how con-
it’s about ettes that promote tranquillity and
well-being,” notes Singh. Recognising
decisions. Having worked closely with brands, ency; it’s about social norms or convenience.
I’ve seen first-hand how women’s purchasing This creates a hidden economy where women
sumers perceive and interact with connection, this, Birla Opus has curated an exten- behaviour is deeply rooted in emotions and so- are the decision-makers but aren’t visible in
paint. Moving beyond functionality, sive range of colours and finishes that cietal norms, making marketing to them both spending data. I’ve seen this mislead brands
the brand’s "Make Life Beautiful" cam- convenience align with these evolving preferences, challenging and full of opportunity. into underestimating women’s influence. The
paign reframes paint as an enabler of
creativity, personal expression and
and consumer allowing homeowners to create
unique and harmonious spaces.
One of the most profound insights I’ve reality is that women are driving a significant
gained was while working with one of the big- portion of household purchases, even if they
cultural identity. To establish itself as a
national player, the company rapidly
experience. Additionally, consumers are in-
creasingly drawn to brands that align
gest toy manufacturers in India. We conducted aren’t the ones swiping the card. Brands that
a survey with about 200 women, mostly work- only look at who pays, risk missing out on this
built a distribution network across with their values. With a focus on sus- ing mothers, to understand their buying pat- powerful consumer base.
4,600 towns and invested in six fully tainable manufacturing and extended terns. What stood out was the underlying I’ve also observed that marketing to women
automated manufacturing plants. product warranties, they are catering emotion driving their purchases - guilt. Many is evolving beyond outdated stereotypes.
Most legacy paint brands have built to this demand while differentiating of these mothers admitted to buying more toys Today’s woman is ambitious, complex, and di-
their identity around durability and itself in the market. for their children not because the kids asked verse. She doesn’t want to be confined to do-
product performance. Birla Opus, how- for them, but because they felt guilty for not mestic roles or superficial beauty standards.
ever, is positioning itself differently— Tapping Emerging spending enough time with them. It wasn’t Campaigns that celebrate her ambitions and
shifting the focus from mere Markets about fulfilling the child’s needs but trying to complexities resonate far more. One example
functionality to emotional engagement. The growing demand for decorative fill the emotional gap with material gifts. that stands out to me is the ‘Share the
“We are redefining the role of paint in paints in emerging markets and This was eye-opening for me because Load’ campaign by Ariel. It wasn’t just
consumers’ lives,” says Singh, “Through smaller cities has reshaped industry it highlighted how emotions, more about selling detergent, it addressed
design, storytelling, and innovative sol- expansion strategies. “Smaller cities than utility, often drive women’s the unequal distribution of house-
utions, we aim to make paint an integral and Tier II, III and IV towns are no buying decisions. hold chores, sparking meaningful
part of home transformation.” longer secondary markets; they are This emotional spending isn’t conversations and building genu-
To further build consumer connec- key growth drivers,” Singh asserts. limited to toys. It’s a pattern I’ve ine brand loyalty. That’s the power
tion, Birla Opus introduced city-spe- To capitalise on this, the brand is ag- observed across categories where of authenticity.
cific colour palettes, drawing gressively expanding its reach: grow- women try to balance societal ex- OPINION To me, the most significant shift
inspiration from regional art, architec- ing its dealer network to over 50,000 pectations and personal guilt. is that today’s female consumers are
ture, and landscapes. Whether it’s the within its first year of full-scale oper- This creates a unique challenge Neha Shah value-driven. They don’t just buy
royal purples of Hyderabad or the bot- ations, strengthening its supply chain for marketers. How do you con-
Majithia products; they buy into a brand’s
anical greens of Bengaluru, this ap- to cover over 6,000 towns and invest- nect with women on an emo- philosophy. They are vocal about
proach enables homeowners to infuse ing in digital engagement and immer- tional level without exploiting their social issues, conscious about sustainability,
their living spaces with local character. sive brand experiences in non-metro vulnerabilities? For me, the answer lies in em- and demand authenticity. Women are quick to
regions. By prioritising smaller cities pathy. Brands that understand and genuinely call out brands that pretend to care, but they
Scaling Up With R&D and fast-growing urban clusters, the resonate with these emotional drivers can also fiercely advocate for those that genuinely
A robust R&D framework and manu- fidence in its product quality and The brand’s first thematic cam- brand aims to establish itself as a truly build deeper connections. It’s not about ma- align with their beliefs.
facturing strength are critical to sus- durability. These strategic investments paign, Make Life Beautiful, launched national player with deep market pen- nipulation, it’s about offering real solutions that The future of marketing to women is em-
taining the brand’s ambitious growth in technology and process innovation in June 2024, leveraged an industry- etration. support women in their roles, challenges, and pathy. It’s no longer about crafting a one-size-
plans. The company follows a ‘right allow the brand to scale up efficiently first 3D animation film. This inno- aspirations. fits-all message. It’s about truly understanding
first time and every time’ methodol- while maintaining quality and consist- vative approach helped it become the Breaking The Ceiling Social media has undoubtedly influenced her world, her emotions, her challenges, and
ogy to ensure product consistency. ency. most recalled ad during the T20 With a bold ambition of achieving INR consumer behaviour, but in India, the female- her dreams. It’s about recognizing her com-
“Every formulation undergoes rigor- World Cup final, amassing 130 million 10,000 crore in revenue within three to-male ratio on these platforms is still lower, plexities and celebrating her individuality.
ous testing at multiple stages before The Marketing YouTube views without celebrity en- years, they are banking on a combina- with roughly 31.4% female users compared to Brands that respect this will not just win her
full-scale production,” explains Singh. Playbook dorsements. tion of strategic investments, product 68.6% male users (Statista). I’ve often seen loyalty; they’ll earn her advocacy. Women
The brand’s manufacturing capabil- In a highly competitive market, brand Following this, the Naye Zamane Ka innovation and aggressive marketing. brands assume that reaching women online is today are not just consumers; they are in-
ities are bolstered by six fully auto- recall is key, and Birla Opus has Naya Paint campaign, featuring Vicky “We are not just entering the market; as straightforward as reaching men, but that’s fluencers, decision-makers, and change-
mated plants, four of which are adopted a multi-faceted approach to Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, re- we are here to lead and redefine it,” far from reality. In my experience, societal makers. The future belongs to brands that see
already operational in Ludhiana, Pani- capture consumer attention. “Our inforced the brand’s modern and says Singh. “Our goal is to become the norms, safety concerns, and even time con- women for who they truly are: powerful,
pat, Cheyyar and Chamarajnagar. marketing strategy is built on emo- youthful positioning. Beyond tradi- second-largest brand in India’s decor- straints significantly limit women’s online multifaceted, and unapologetically authentic.
Additionally, the brand offers indus- tional storytelling, high-impact media tional advertising, the brand has part- ative paints industry within the next presence. It’s not about reluctance; it’s about
try-first warranties on enamel and placements and experiential engage- nered with TV shows like Sa Re Ga Ma three years and set new benchmarks the environment. This impacts their perceived (The author is the Co-Founder of
wood finish products, signalling con- ment,” says Singh. Pa and Indian Idol and cultural events for excellence.” spending power since fewer women are par- OktoBuzz)

ISA Reboots: CEO Conference 2025 Golden Marketing Methods

matter. These campaigns finally culminated
in encouraging people to shun their hesita-
tions and reluctance and avail of a gold loan
A bold new era for advertising, as with pride.
industry leaders unveil AI’s limitless Getting Indians to part with their gold, even temporarily, is not easy.
potential and a reimagined identity Abhinav Iyer talks about breaking that mental barrier for the customer’s own benefit. Q. Tell us about the insight behind and
for the future. impact of the most recent ‘Sunheri
BrandSutra Tsunami Costabir locked away in almirahs and cabinets. Soch’ campaign.
Campaigns like “Gold Loan is Good” and A. Our latest and biggest campaign of the

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ntil a decade ago, people looked at “Kholiye Khushiyon Ki Tijori” have particu- year is Sunheri Soch Season 3. It is an in-
he Indian Society of Advertisers
(ISA) successfully hosted the ISA gold loans as a last resort among bor- larly helped us achieve this objective convin- tegrated marketing campaign
CEO Conference 2025 at ITC rowing options. Muthoot Finance’s cingly. Customers have increasingly started across TV, print, radio, digital,
Grand Central, Mumbai, bringing to- marketing communications have had the understanding the potential of household out-of-home, BTL and activa-
gether industry stalwarts, AI pioneers, sole focus to address that challenge. Abhinav gold jewellery. They are now making their tions. This year, the campaign
and business leaders to discuss the Iyer, Senior General Manager of Marketing gold work hard and helping them realise brings together 17 highly inspir-
theme, “AI: Making Businesses Future- & Strategy for Muthoot Finance and The their dreams, fuel their ambitions and ing, real-life stories of Muthoot
Ready.” Muthoot Group, tells us about how they move ahead in life. Finance customers who ful-
AI: A Game-Changer went about bringing an attitudinal trans- Today, the potential for Gold Loans filled their dreams and made it
formation amongst people and first-time is immense. There are more than big in life by taking a gold loan
For Businesses loan seekers. 250,000 tons of household gold with pride and conviction. Hence
The conference featured impactful key-
note sessions, expert panel discussions jewellery in India with less than the campaign theme is “Garv Ka
and real-world case studies exploring will be the key enabler in evolving mar- Edited excerpts… 5% of it monetised by way of Parv”.
the revolutionary role of AI in marketing, keting strategies to meet the aspirations Gold Loans. With over 7,000 The campaign is narrated by
advertising, and business operations. of our billion-plus consumers.”Abheek Q. What have been key disruptors in branches across the country, Madhuri Dixit with complements in
Discussions revolved around AI’s Singhi of BCG highlighted AI’s effi- the lending space? we serve over 2.5 lakh cus- regional languages by four powerful
impact on consumer engagement, pre- ciency-enhancing potential, stating, “AI A. The lending space in India is witnessing tomers every day. What better influencers—Manoj Joshi, Jisshu
dictive marketing, automation and per- and human creativity together have the a transformation, coupled with constantly testament to the changing Sengupta, Sudesh Bhosale and RJ
sonalisation, as well as the ethical power to redefine marketing. Our re- evolving customer expectations and rising consumer perception and Raunac. Furthermore, over 100 top
considerations of responsible AI deploy- search shows that insighting, creation, technological innovations. AI, ML, big data growing demand for gold RJs of the country also come together
ment. and execution timelines can be reduced
and data analytics are key disruptors, re- loans? to promote these inspiring customer
Sunil Kataria, Chairman of the ISA, by up to 90%, while effectiveness can in-
highlighted the significance of AI in re- crease by 30-50%.” shaping customer experiences. Customers cilities, free part-release of your gold, seven- testimonials and the Sunheri Soch anthem
shaping business strategies. “With AI today demand and rightfully so, seamless Q. How is Muthoot Finance adapting to layer safety and security of customers’ gold on their social media channels. A Sunheri
redefining the rules of business, the ISA A New Identity For ISA journeys, straight through processing and new technology to maintain leader- in insured lockers and more. Great interest Soch TV ad has also been created with Shri
CEO Conference 2025 has provided a One of the key highlights of the event online fulfillment in a few touches. ship? rates, quick turnaround time, instant dis- Amitabh Bachchanji which went live on the
platform for leaders to share insights, was the unveiling of ISA’s new logo, sig- A. Being a category leader in the gold loan bursement and the assurance of dealing launch day.
debate challenges, and explore AI- nifying the organisation’s commitment Q. How have you seen consumer per- space, we at Muthoot Finance have con- with one of India’s most trusted brands are Most essentially, stories for the campaign
powered opportunities. The unveiling of to innovation and progress in the digital ception towards gold loans evolve? stantly reinvented ourselves from time to some of our offerings as a category leader. have been handpicked from over 2,200 real-
our new logo symbolises our evolving age. KV Sridhar, Global Chief Creative A. In India, gold loans have been tradi- time. We are one of the first ones to launch life customer testimonials received in Sea-
journey as an enabler of industry trans- Officer at Nihilent Limited and Hyper- tionally perceived as a measure of last resort. ‘Gold Loan at Home’, a doorstep service for Q. What are some key consumer in- son 2 to represent a wide cross-section of
formation.” collective, explained, “The new logo re- Until a decade ago, people used to think of customers interested in availing gold sights that have shaped the brand’s our customers across gender, geography,
flects the times we live in. It draws upon gold loans only when they ran out of loans from the comfort of their liv- marketing and business strategies? loan purposes and socio-economic back-
Industry Leaders On ISA’s strengths and legacy while inte-
all borrowing options. To address ing rooms. A. Consumers continuously need funds for grounds.
AI’s Role In Marketing grating elements that make it relevant in
this challenge we have tailormade Our iMuthoot Mobile App their individual, family or professional From a business impact perspective, in
The conference featured an illustrious today’s digital world.”
all our marketing communica- has customer-friendly UPI in- needs. It could be to start a new business or Season 2, we canvassed 4.5 times more gold
panel of speakers, including Rohit Jawa
(CEO, Hindustan Unilever), Kumar Ven- Shaping The Future tions to break barriers, over- tegrations for repayments. Our expand their existing one. To renovate or loans than in Season 1. Our aspiration for
katasubramanian (CEO, Procter & Of Advertising come mental blocks and bring Gold Milligram Reward Pro- upgrade their existing home or buy a new Season 3 is to double what we achieved in
Gamble), Abheek Singhi (Managing Di- The ISA CEO Conference 2025 under- about an attitudinal transforma- gram is the Gold Loan Indus- one altogether. To travel abroad, pursue a Season 2. Additionally, we are also aiming to
rector, BCG) and Ranjani Mani (Director scored the need for businesses to em- tion amongst people and first- try’s first loyalty program hobby or fuel their children’s dreams. The collect 5,000 success stories this time, which
& Country Head, Generative AI, Micro- brace AI-driven transformation, time loan seekers. Our where customers can earn reasons are many and the need is often in- would give us the next set
soft). These leaders shared valuable in- emphasizing collaboration, knowledge- communications have en- an assured 24-carat gold stant. To address such a growing need, we of life-changing
sights on the evolving landscape of sharing, and ethical AI deployment. As couraged people to coin on every transaction. have created multiple marketing campaigns customer stories for
AI-driven marketing. companies integrate AI into their strat- think of gold loans as We offer various other that have been educative, dispelled inhibi- Season 4.
Rohit Jawa of Hindustan Unilever re- egies, ISA remains steadfast in its their preferred loan customer benefits such tions, created awareness, instilled belief, in-
marked, “Taking no action is no longer mission to empower advertisers with in- Scan to watch the
option by unlocking as free pre-payment spired hope through storytelling or simply
an option. We have moved beyond the sights and resources to thrive in an AI- campaign video
an idle-lying asset, and part-payment fa- showcased product propositions that
traditional 1:Many marketing model. AI first world.

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