First India Rajasthan-English News Paper Today 07 April 2020 edition

OUR EDITIONS: JAIPUR & AHMEDABAD CORONA ALERT 24°C - 36°C www.fi rstindia.co.in www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/ thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia instagram.com/thefi rstindia JAIPUR l TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 l Pages 12 l 3.00 RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764 l Vol 1 l Issue No. 300 WORLD 13,29,305 CONFIRMED CASES INDIA RAJASTHAN COVID-19 UPDATE 73,831 DEATHS 136 DEATHS 4778 CONFIRMED CASES 06 DEATHS 301 CONFIRMED CASES PUBLIC OBEDIENCE NEED OF THE HOUR @RAMGANJ GLOBAL STATE OF AFFAIRS COUNTRY TOTAL TOTAL DEATHS DEATHS NEW CASES 356,414 10,490 +874 USA 135,032 13,169 +528 SPAIN 132,547 16,523 +636 ITALY GERMANY 101,558 1,662 +78 98,010 8,911 +833 FRANCE 81,708 3,331 +2 CHINA 60,500 3,739 +136 IRAN 51,608 5,373 +439 UK 30,217 649 +75 TURKEY 21,652 762 +47 S’LAND WWW.WORLDOMETERS.INFO LAST UPDATED: APRIL 6, 2020, 11:55 PM ACTIVE CASES 9,78,147 Currently Infected Patients 9,31,609 (95%) in Mild Condition 46,538 (5%) Serious or Critical IN RAJASTHAN DISTRICT # Coronacentury As Ramganj area becomes a hotspot for coronavirus, the residents here are in a state of panic. —PHOTO BY SUNIL SHARMA TOTAL CASES NEW CASES 100 27 21 23 20 10 10 11 5 5 5 4 6 5 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 36 2 301 +8 — +1 +5 +2 +10 — +1 — — — — +3 +2 — — — — — — — — +3 — +35 JAIPUR BHILWARA JODHPUR JHUNJHUNU TONK KOTA CHURU BIKANER AJMER ALWAR BHARATPUR UDAIPUR DAUSA DUNGARPUR BANSWARA PALI PRATAPGARH DHOLPUR JAISALMER KARAULI NAGAUR SIKAR Iran Returned Italy Patients TOTAL Tackling corona: Prez, PM, MPs to take 30% pay cut Modi to Mins: Post lockdown prepare 10 priority areas New Delhi: Members of Parliament including Un- ion Ministers will get 30 per cent less salary for a year, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday . Briefing media after the Cabinet meeting, vadekar said the Cabinet has approved the ordi- nance amending the salary, allowances and pension of Members of Par- liament Act, 1954, reduc- ing their salary, allowances and pension by 30 per cent. This will be effective from April 1 for a year. “The President, the Vice President, the Governors of the States have also vol- untarily decided to take a pay cut as a social responsibility . The money will go to the Consolidated Fund of India,” added Javadekar. “ As part of our social re- sponsibilities towards our citizens, Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Ministers and every MP agreed to cut their salary by 30 per cent for a year,” he said. 25,000+ TABLIGHIS QUARANTINED MHA said over 25,500 Tablighi Jamaat workers have been quarantined and fi ve Haryana villages where they stayed have been sealed. “At least 1,445 cases related to Tablighi Jamaat event out of total 4,067 positive coronavirus cases in country,” the Health Ministry said. With 32 coronavirus deaths in last 24 hours, the toll has reached 109 on Monday with 63% deaths in 60 years and above and 86% deaths in people with co-morbidities. New Delhi: Asking Un- ion Ministers to prepare a list of ten major deci- sions and ‘ten priority areas of focus’ once lockdown ends, Prime Minis- ter Narendra Modi on Monday said it is essential to strategise for the emergent conditions and the government must work on war-footing to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Prime Minister Modi, who interacted with Un- ion Ministers through video-conferencing, said the Central ministries should prepare a business continuity plan and asked all departments to maintain an objective index on how their work will promote ‘Make in India.’ He said the country needs to lessen its dependence on other nations and noted that a graded plan to slowly open departments where hotspots aren’t existing should be made. Turn on P6 Ja- 704 CASES, 28 DEATHS IN 24 HRS India reported 704 coronavirus cases and 28 deaths in the last 24 hours, the biggest rise so far. With this, the number of infections has risen to 4281, including 111 deaths, according to the Health Ministry. While the number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 3,666, as many as 291 people were cured and discharged. UK PM ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL British PM Boris Johnson has been admitted to a hospital for further tests, just days after he was found positive for coronavirus disease. “On the advice of his doctor, PM has been admitted to hospital for tests,” Johnson’s offi ce said in a statement, adding that the tests were part of a “precautionary step” due to Johnson’s lingering symptoms. First India News been sanitised. Till Mon- day afternoon, corona cases have been reported in 22 of 33 districts of Rajasthan with Jaipur reporting the maximum number of positives. On late Sunday night, a 60-year-old man who was found coronavirus positive and admitted to Kota’s MBS hospital died taking the state’s toll to six. Municipal teams who have sanitised the entire Walled City area will now sanitise these areas. It is noteworthy that 80% of the corona positives in Jaipur are from Ramganj area, Turn on P6 Jaipur: Realising the imminent danger of community spread in Ramganj Jaipur’s Walled City , the police have extended curfew in three more areas. The police, on Mon- day, imposed curfew in one kilometre area of Bhatta Basti area near Noorani Masjid, Amrit- puri colony near Ghat Gate and Mardan Khan lane on MD Road. Meanwhile, in Jaipur, the corona positive fig- ure reached 100 on Mon- day . By now the entire Walled City area has area of CORONA IN RAJASTHAN  Kota reports fi rst death from Coronavirus taking state’s toll to 6 break of COVID-19 in India. “The consolidated amount of MPLAD Funds for two years — Rs 7,900 crore — will go to the Con- solidated Fund of India,” he added. —ANI He also said the Union Cabinet has approved the temporary suspension of MPLAD Fund of MPs during 2020-21 and 2021-22 for managing health and the adverse impact of the out-  295 FIRs have been fi led, 3,243 persons held and fi ne totalling over Rs1 crore imposed on lockdown violators in Rajasthan, said ADG BL Soni Start of a new brand of politics, now Gehlot thanks PM for taking states along Kartikey Dev Singh endra Modi on Mon- day thanking him for taking the State Gov- ernments into confi- dence in the spirit of cooperative federal- ism, in working out a coordinated and syn- ergised strategy to contain the threat of COVID-19 pandemic. However, Gehlot has also drawn attention of Union government to the financial situations of states and requested to take urgent steps to empower state governments. exchequer. He requested package ing the State Develop- mental Loans through Government of India in the bond market for on- wards leading to respective State Governments. Moreover, Gehlot has asked the Government of India “to consider giving wage subsidy as done in countries such as Canada, as workers in the unorganised sector are facing loss of their livelihoods. The Garib Kalyan Yojana and Economic Package announced by the Gov- ernment of last letter. “RBI in such tough times should provide interest free WMA facility to State Govern- ments to effectively deal with COVID-19 pandemic,” he said in the letter. The Chief Minister has once again requested to include inter-alia relaxing the borrowing limits of the States; granting moratorium of at least three months in payment of instal- ments due to RBI and other financial institutions under the Govern- ment of India and rais- State’s financial condition is rapidly dete- riorating due to de- cline in revenues and the State Government was forced to partially defer the salaries of the State Government employees for this month,” he added in the letter. Gehlot further mentioned that the Reserve Bank of India has recently increased the limit of Wage & Means Advance (WMA) by 30%, but not as interest free as requested in the  Raj CM draws attention of union govt to financial situation of states & requests to take urgent steps, Re-demands `1 lakh cr economic Jaipur: First it was the central government that lauded and patted the Rajasthan Government’s back on the swift action and steps taken by it to curtail the spread of Coronavirus, however, on Monday, it was the ‘Gentleman CM’ Ashok Gehlot’s turn to reciprocate. The three Chief Minister of Ra- jasthan shot a letter to Prime Minister Nar- Prime Minister Narendra Modi Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to announce economic package including grant of rs1 lakh crore for the States without any further delay . “I would like to reiterate that our Not known to mince his words, Gehlot has yet again alerted the Union government on various threats facing the state time Turn on P6

NEWS J AIPUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 02 www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia Combating COVID-19: PM Modi makes 5 appeals to BJP workers on party’s 40th foundation day He said that service is in the values of BJP workers and in this difficult time of coronavirus, their responsibility has increased even more BJP is true carrier of India’s democracy, says Shah New Delhi: As BJP completed 40 years of its foundation, Home Minister Amit Shah called the party a “true carrier” of the country’s democracy. “Hearty greetings to all activists and coun- trymen on the foundation day of Bharatiya Janata Party, the true carrier of India’s democracy,” Shah tweeted in Hindi. “The BJP has always Nitin Gadkari @nitin_gadkari Best wishes to all the workers on the foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party. #BJPat40@BJP4India Modi ji, BJP is realising the idea of recon- struction and welfare of the country’s poor in accordance with the glorious culture of In- dia,” he said. devoted itself for the national interest with its nationalist ideology and principles,” “Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Home Minister Amit Shah pays fl oral tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee and Deendayal Upadhyaya on Bharatiya Janata Party’s 40th foundation day, at his residence in New Delhi on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra addresses BJP Party workers on BJP’s 40th foundation day in New Delhi on Monday. Narendra —ANI Whole world looking towards PM Modi with hope to recover from COVID-19 crisis: Nadda PM Modi added that everyone must their regards to doctors and nurses, “Safai Kar- macharis” staff), police officers, bank/post office employees and government employees. We must thank all of them for facing risks during this period,” he added. Speaking about his ‘9 pm-9minute’ appeal, PM said that people from every section of the society and age group demonstrated unity on Sunday by responding to the Prime Minister’s call and strengthened the resolve to the fight against COVID-19. He further praised the citizens of the country for their support to the lockdown imposed across India. —ANI New Delhi: Prime Min- ister Narendra Modi on Monday made five appeals to the workers of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a bid to support the country’s against coronavirus. While addressing the party workers, Modi said, “Ensure food for the poor, show gratitude to those who serve, wear and distribute face masks, install Aar- ogya Setu app and make others install it, support the PM-CARES Fund and motivate 40 others.” “Our mothers and sisters gave their jewellery during wars in the past. The current situation is in no means less than a war. It is a war to save humanity . I appeal to every BJP worker to contribute to ‘IT IS A WAR...’ pay (cleaning tancing while hoist- ing,” he said. “All BJP Karyakartas to give up one meal on our Foundation Day as a way to show solidarity with people facing hard- ships during the lockdown. Provide food packets to 5+1 needy under #FeedtheNeedy program. In the next one week, put a system in place where we can provide two homemade face covers to each person at our booth. We should circulate videos of preparation and distribution of such face covers with #WearFace- CoverStaySafe,” Nadda stated in a message. New Delhi: BJP Presi- dent JP Nadda on Mon- day greeted the party workers on BJP’s 40th foundation day and said that the way Prime Minister Modi has led the country at this moment of global crisis is being praised everywhere. “I extend my greetings to crores of party workers on Bharatiya Janata Party’s foundation day - the largest political party in the world that is devoted to the service of people,” Nadda said. “The way Prime Minister Naren- dra Modi has led the country at this moment fight PM Rajnath Singh @rajnathsingh In the 40 years since its inception, BJP has not only become the biggest and strongest pillar of Indian democracy but has also become the centre of public confi dence. The credit goes to the crore of party workers and the strong leadership. Congratulations to all the workers on the foundation day of @BJP4India Narendra PM-CARES Fund and motivate 40 others for the same,” he added. The Prime Minister further said that service is in the values of the BJP workers and in this difficult time of coronavirus their responsibility has increased even more. BJP Prez JP Nadda pays fl oral tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee and Deendayal Upadhyaya on BJP’s 40th foundation day. 40th sis,” Nadda added. Nadda asked party workers to hoist the new party flag at all of- fices and at every Kar- yakarta’s “Maintain social dis- of global crisis due to COVID-19, it is being praised everywhere. The whole world is looking towards Prime Min- ister Modi with hope to recover from this cri- threat, house. Raj BJP leaders pay tribute to party founders, express faith in PM, Nadda No enthusiasm on BJP foundation day in Delhi Vasundhara Raje @VasundharaBJP Hearty congratulations and best wishes on Bharatiya Janata Party’s 40th Foundation Day to all the activists and well-wishers who have made a small organization based on nationalist ideology, the world’s largest political party with their hard work. Kartikey Dev Singh perpetual lockdown. Holding a low pro- file celebration on its all important day, the party Chief JP Na- dda hoisted party’s new flag at his residence and not at the party head quarters while it was the general staff that hoisted the flag at the HQ. Keeping in pur- view Prime Minister Narendra clarion call for nationwide lockdown, the top leadership decided to ‘celebrate’ a low key observance and as also to further send the message of disciple among the party cadres. First India News Satish Poonia @DrSatishPoonia I salute all the great men who have sur- rendered themselves and brought us to this glory today, and thank all the workers who are dedicated to taking the party to the top. Warm greetings and best wishes to everyone on the 40th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party. New Delhi: Can a political party, that is at the peak of power in its political lifespan, ever witness a lull? Well one would think this to be a fallacy, but Bhartiya Janta Party’s 40th Founda- tion day has been a lack-lustre event, not just in state headquarters but in the centre too. The saffron party, that is currently ‘riding the wave’ of support of the people, had to bring down its ‘celebrations’ amidst the Coronavirus pandemic spread and the Jaipur: BJP celebrated its 40th foundation day amid lockdown guidelines. State president Satish Punia unfurled party flag at his residence and paid his re- spects to Deendayal Upadhyaya, Prasad Mukherji and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Punia congratulated all party workers and appealed them to take oath to not only contribute to making a strong political party but also an organization con- tributing to the society . Former CM Vasund- hara Raje unfurled the Col Rajyavardhan Rathore @Ra_THORe Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all BJP Rajendra Rathore @Rajendra4BJP I wish all the founding members, leaders celebrated the day at city palace. National organization secretary V Satish and state organization Gen. Secretary Chan- drashekhar lit lamps at party HQ in Jaipur remembering Late Shy- ama Prasad Mukherji and Deendayal Upad- hyay . Food packets for cleaning staff at party office were distributed. steering out the country out of troubled timed towards an ideal India. Deputy LOP Rajendra Rathore celebrated the day in Churu by distributing food to poor. Jaipur MP Ramcharan Bohra and former state chief Arun Chaturvedi remembered members of party . Rajsa- mand MP Diya Kumari party flag and remembered party visionaries like Shyama Prasad Mukherji, Upadhyaya, AB Vajpay- ee, Nanaji Deshmukh, Kusha Bahu Thakre and Vijaya Raje Scindhiya who laid foundation of such a nationalistic party . She expressed faith in PM Modi and national president JP Nadda in Shyama workers on the foundation day of BJP, which is dedicated to serving the nation and workers on the 40th foundation day of BJP, who Modi’s Deendayal for 40 years. I salute all the workers and dignitaries of the party who have sur- rendered themselves for the party and have brought us to this glory today. transformed made a small organisation into the world’s largest political party with their nationalist ideology. founding 15 clusters identified as corona hotspots in Gujarat First India News FIRE @ JHALANA Diya Kumari @KumariDiya Heartiest congratulations to all the workers of the world’s largest political party, BJP on its 40th Foundation Day. The journey of the BJP has reached this height due to dedication and loyalty to ideology, great range of leadership and hard work of innumerable hard workers. centrated in specific clusters. In the last 24 hours, 18 new positive cases have been reported in the state, taking the total to 146. With one more death in Va- dodara, the toll is now 12 and 22 people have been discharged. Principal Secretary (Health) Jayanti Ravi said at the meeting of the Core committee, chaired by Chief Min- ister Vijay Rupani, it has been decided to focus on 15 clusters declared in five cities from where the maximum cases have come in the last two days. G a n d h i n a g a r : Alarmed over a ma- jority of corona positive cases during the last 48 hours being reported from specific pockets in different cities, State Health Depart- ment and local municipal corporations will sampling surveillance as well as strictly enforce the lockdown these areas. As many as 31 of the 39 positive cases in the last two days have been found con- the intensify and in A wildfi re broke out on the hills at the Jhalana forest area in Jaipur on Monday which was later controlled by the efforts of The Roar, defense organisation and forest offi cials. The fi re was spread over nearly a kilometer. —PHOTO BY SUNIL SHARMA

RAJASTHAN 03 J AIPUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia MAN DIES IN KOTA, RAJ TOLL TOUCHES 6 with the arrangements being made to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Vipra Founda- tion would distribute 7 lakh masks in the state, including 1 lakh masks in Jaipur. These masks were handed over to Collec- tor Jogaram and Chief Whip Mahesh Joshi on Monday.  Jaipur: Indian Railways have converted 2,500 coaches to ‘Isolation Wards’ to treat the coronaposi- tive ppatients. North Western Railways has set up 266 coaches, including 12 in Jaipur and 1 in Jodhpur.  Churu: Deputy LoP Rajendra Rathore carried out door- to -door sanitization drive in his ward and appealed to people to follow the lockdown guidelines. Rathore has arranged 175 sanitizing machines on for his constituency on his personal expense. He has written to Churu Collector to make sanitizers available to the masses.  Jaipur: PHED and Energy Minister Dr BD Kalla distributed food packets prepared by NIMS Group to the needy at his residence. He also sent a vehicle of food packets to be distributed in other parts of the city. We have un- dertaken this initiative on CM Gehlot’s call to help the needy in crisis, Kalla said. in BRIEF  Jaipur: In regards First India News 21; Tonk 20; Bikaner 11; Kota & Churu 10 each; Dausa 6; Alwar, Ajmer, Bharatpur & Dungar- pur 5 each, Pali & Pratapgarh 2 each and Dholpur, Karauli, Jais- almer & Sikar with one each. Apart from this, two Italian and 36 Indians flown in from Iran, have also been corona positive. Total 14,274 persons have been tested in the state out of which, 13,379 reported negative while reports of 594 suspects are still awaited in Rajasthan. corona positive patients have come to light from across the state, taking the tally to 301. 10 new cases were found in Kota, while Jaipur reported 8 new cases. Jhunjhunu had 5, Dausa 3, Tonk & Dun- garpur 2 each. Bikaner & Jodhpur had one each corona positive on Monday. 3 more Indian evacuees from Iran, tested positive on Monday . State has 22 corona infected dists officially; Jaipur tops the list with 100. Bhilwara has 27; Jhunjhunu 23; Jodhpur few and declaring it a ‘Zero Mobility Area.’ Door- to- door screening of the residents has started on war footing. It has been reported that the deceased corona positive had visited Bhimganj PHC and had come in contact with many people before being admitted for treatment in hospital. It is the possibility of Telghar turning into another ‘Corona Epi- center’ in the state that is giving nights to Kota administration. In last 24 hrs, 24 new Jaipur/Kota: Corona positive tally crossed the 300 mark on Mon- day with education city Kota making its debut in the tally with 10 patients in a single day . This brought the administration and health officials of the city on their toes. The death of one corona positive from the Telghar locality of Bhimganj mandi area during treatment, has posed a Ramganj, (Jaipur) like threat, forcing the health ma- chinery to impose cur- sleepless —PHOTO BY SUNIL SHARMA Pigeons fl ock at the deserted Sanganeri Gate on Monday. ‘1,474 industrial units including flour, ‘Hiding info on Corona would lead to strict action’ First India News pulses, oil, mills allowed for production’ First India News thorised GM (DIC) and RIICO for this job and have instructed them to give the permissions within 6 hrs of applica- tion. He said that all per- mit-holders will have to follow the guidelines.RII- CO has permitted manu- facturing of PPE Kits, gloves & packaging mate- rial under certain condi- tios. Commissioner Muk- tanand Agrawal formed that DICs & RIICO has permitted 827 industrial units of notified cat- egory along with 4458 passes for industrial workers and 474 vehicle passes. Jaipur: ACS (Indus- tries) Subodh Agrawal said that 1,474 industrial units have been permitted to carry out production. He informed 647 units involved in production of wheat flour, gram flour, pulses, spices and edible oil were permitted to continue their production from day one of the lockdown which reflects in continued availability of these commodities un- hindered even after lockdown. ACS Agrawal informed that the process Jhunjhunu:District Collector, Khan has warned that hiding corona related information will result in strict action. He urged people that they should share information about outsiders whether from abroad, other state or districts with SDM, police or government etc. in order to stop spread of coronavirus. He asked people to act as responsible citizens and come forward to help the district admin- Umardeen JMC staff giving sanitizers to the people as they enter the walled city area on Monday. — PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA istration. Despite door- to- door survey by health dept teams, some people have been con- cealing information about symptoms, travel history and participa- tion in Markaz, which in- has increased possibility of passing on infection to others. Such people should provide information by April 7, after which legal proceedings would be against them, he said. hospital —FILE PHOTO ACS (Industries) Subodh Agrawal on April 5. He said that the collectors of Jaipur, Udaipur, Alwar, Ajmer and Bharatpur have au- of granting permission has been further eased and 257 industrial units were given permission initiated CM approves ` 9cr for Corona testing @ RUHS Rs 5,000 honorarium for sr journos First India News Jaipur: CM Ashok Ge- hlot has approved Rs 9 crore for RUHS, in order to expand the corona testing facilities in Jaipur. RUHS had moved a proposal to this effect to NHM, which was approved by the CM. Medical Col- lege Principal Dr Su- dhir Kakkar will su- pervise the purchase of required RTPCR machine. Dr Kakkar has also been authorised to purchase medical equipment worth Rs 9 crore for RUHS. This will reduce the work load on the Virol- ogy lab at the SMS Hospital, which is not only catering to the local tests, but also testing samples received First India News Jaipur: In connection with Budget announce- ment made by CM Ashok Gehlot, honour scheme amount for 60 senior journalists has been approved under Rajasthan Senior Approved Jour- nalist Honour Scheme. Commissioner of In- formation and Public Relations ment, Mahendra Soni informed that a monthly honorarium of Rs 5000 has been sanctioned for senior journalists of more than 60 years. such short notice. CM Gehlot is ensuring that no medical equipment requirement proposal remain pending. RUHS will benefit immensely from the additional Rs 9.2 crore & will soon be equipped with 40 pulse oxymeters, 40 ventila- tors, bipep machines & a 20 bed ICU. from across the state. Currently, the SMS Hospital’s lab is testing 1000 samples daily. It is noteworthy that the whole process of sanctioning amounts for RTPCR machine and other medical equipment was done in only three days which in routine, is unimaginable at Virology s Depart- After a tiger tests Corona+ in a US zoo, State Wildlife Wardens on ‘high alert’ ‘We need to join hands to fight Corona’ First India News First India News Sharma and ACF Jag- dish Gupta have asked biological parks and rescue centre employees to take extra precautions while on duty . They have been asked to wear masks, gloves and use sanitizer. They have been advised to keep distance while feeding animals. CCTV cameras have been installed to close ly monitor the big cats’ behaviour. sodium hy- pochlorite was sprayed in rescue centre & Bio- logical Park. Forest department is completely prepared to tackle any untoward incident. Jaipur: Raj HC, in order to control the s p r e a d of Coro- navirus, has issued various cir- c u l a r s f r o m time to time. Chief Justice of Raj HC, Indrajit Mahanty said, “It’s high time for all of us to come together in fight against COV- ID-19 & I am confident that by adopting preventive measures, we will succeed in defeat- ing the disease.” Jaipur: A tiger in a US zoo, has been found infected by the deadly coronavirus. Following this, the Central Zoo Authority has issued an advisory to Chief Wildlife War- dens of all states. They have been asked to remain on high alert and to follow CMR guidelines. Subsequently , all zoo, biological parks, national parks and safaris have been placed under strict monitoring. Spe- cial attention would be paid to tigers, lions, panthers and other big cats round the clock through CCTV . Within the state, Na- hargarh Park has 6 lions, 5 tigers and 6 panthers. The rescue centre has one fe- male lion and five panthers, but the zoo has no big cat. Acting on the advisory, DCF Sudarshan Indrajit Mahanty Biological

PERSPECTIVE 04 J AIPUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia ‘THREE.ONE.ONE.’ Three .One.One. is the new name of the House Journal Society (HJS) of the LBS IN-DEPTH AFTER 40 YEARS BJP HAS MUCH TO CELEBRATE BUT CAN’T I DR SANJEEV CHOPRA The author is an IAS & Director, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration Mussoorie and Honorary Curator, Valley of Words: Literature and Arts Festival, Dehradun n the 40 years of its existence the Bharatiya Janata Party has gone from strength to strength since 1980, the year it was founded by leaders of the erstwhile Jana Sangh. Start- ing with two seats in 1984, the party gained in numbers over the years. Simultaneously , the Congress began losing its political space. The party has 303 members in the present Lok Sabha, while the Congress which had 426 members in 1984 now has only 52. Five years later in 1989 BJP’s numbers jumped to 85 and then it hit a century with 120 seats in 1991. Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L.K. Advani, who brought Ayodhya issue to the centre-stage with his rath yatra and helped propel the party to power in 1996 with 161 seats, can be partly credited with this success. The BJP now dominates the country’s political landscape with no rival to measure up its challenge. In 2014 with Naren- dra Modi and Amit Shah at the party’s helm and the old guard relegated to the sidelines, the BJP emerged as a new pow- erhouse. Five years later, in 2019, the duo demonstrated their leadership qualities and political acumen by sweeping the polls. Monday marked the Foundation Day of the party but the mood at the BJP headquarters in Delhi was sombre in view of Covid-19 pandemic sweeping the country . With the number of active cases and deaths rising and social distancing firmly in place, the party decided to shun celebrations. The Prime Minister’s tweet summed it up: “We mark our Party’s 40th Anniversary when India is battling COVID-19. I appeal to BJP Karykartas to follow the set of guidelines from our Par- ty President @ JPNadda ji, help those in need and ensure social distancing. Let’s make India COVID-19 free. #BJP@40. Thanking the workers for their hard work which helped the party riding to power, the prime minister also issued a set of five guidelines for them to follow: 1. Help those who are struggling for basic needs. 2. Make cloth face masks at home and distribute them to five- seven persons. 3. Run campaign to thank doctors, nurses, health workers, policemen, bank officials, safai workers and others involved in essential services. 4. Urge the people to people to install Aarogya Setu app which would inform them about the infected cases in their vicinity and 5. Contribute to PM CARES Fund and also motivate others for support in this unprecedented situation which the PM likened to a war-time effort. The idea behind these guidelines was to connect with the people in this hour of darkness. It is this bond that is expected to take the party , which is accused of communal and hate politics, forward in the future. Ideol- ogy has brought the BJP this far, just as a weak leadership has pushed the Congress back. PM CARES is, therefore, the obvious next step. T his is the new name of the House Journal Society (HJS) of the LBS National Academy of Administration, and though I had alluded to it in my last column, the contents of the journal are so interesting that I thought of sharing these with a wider readership. Lalitaditya Neelam, the editor explains the rationale for the change of name : ‘Three.one.one’. is a reminder to the Officer Trainees that the Constitu- tional protections that we enjoy as civil servants place a responsibility upon us to serve the nation with Hon- esty, Integrity, Dedication and Devotion by standing up for the right values and laws, without any fear or favour… we must carry forward the idea that we are all creatures of Law, and hence will always strive to uphold the Rule of Law, and make our nation truly great. The name was suggested by P Promoth, and his comments are also quite pithy: for all the protection that this Article (311) offers us, it is our duty that we recognize it, and remember it with sincerity and gratitude… it is not a regular name, it is unassuming and dull at first glance. On reading the magazine’s name an Of- ficer Trainee may have to double think to connect to the Article and that is pre- cisely why the rechristening is required : to pay a debt of remembrance to Article 311. In the column, Bureaucrat to Know about, Team HJS (Lalita- ditya, Chitra, Akash, Srushti, Pradeep, Lakshmi Dilkhush) pays a tribute to the legendary SR Sankaran for his efforts to abolish bonded labour and manual scavenging, and for ensuring distribution of land and a humane governance system for tribes. He was con- vinced that implementing the provisions of (Ambedkar’s) things end, abruptly, sadly, or maybe without closure’ I now come to the poems in Hindi and in the Roman script. And I also realize the limita- tions of both translation and transcreation, and I will at- tempt neither , but I must point out that there is no close equiv- alent to the Hindustani ex- pression Talab which Deepesh Kedia invokes to describe his feelings on the army attach- ment . Talab hai/mere vatan ne jo mujhe diya/us se zyada chkane ki talab hai/.. Mere vatan ke jhande ko/chaman mein lehrane ki talab hai ‘. In her ode to Bharat ,Garima Agrawal says: Aye Bhartiya / Tu hi Bharat Hai/.. Tu Tamil, Bangla , sab boli hai/Onam , Eid aur Holi hai/ sarson saag, puran poli hai, kumbh hai/ santon ki toil hai. The two poems in Roman Hindi are also exceptional. Vishwadeep writes: kal maine maa ke aanchal se lipte bacche ko dekha /use sooraj ki dhoop se bachati maa ko dekha /... to kal kya maine apni maa ke prati- bimb ko dekha??? Last, but not the least is this very lyrical ex- pression by Sneha Suryakant Gitte on unrequited love ‘aapne izhar bhi na kiya/aur hum ikrar kar baithe/jaane anjaane/ hum aapse pyar kar baithe. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL U LALITADITYA NEELAM, THE EDITOR EXPLAINS THE RATIONALE FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME: ‘THREE.ONE. ONE’. IS A REMINDER TO THE OFFICER TRAINEES THAT THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS THAT WE ENJOY AS CIVIL SERVANTS PLACE A RESPONSIBILITY UPON US TO SERVE THE NATION WITH HONESTY, INTEGRITY, DEDICATION AND DEVOTION BY STANDING UP FOR THE RIGHT VALUES AND LAWS Constitution was the greatest weapon to bring about a revolu- tion in the lives of those who lived on the margins. In fact, it was his post retirement role with the Safai Karamchari An- dolan that led to substantial decimation of this practise in several parts of the country . His movement was therefore a pre- cursor to the Swachh Bharat Mission! The section ‘Of Poems, Lyr- ics and Life’ features six poems in English, three in Hindi and two in Hindi in the Roman script. In her poem Stills, Am- ritpal Kaur writes : maybe/you will see death/and lose a part of yourself, maybe/you will be sane/ and be insane all the same. In Ode to Forester, N Jey- kumaran who was here in the Foundation course puts his emotions to pen and paper: ‘maybe we are that Edelweiss / standing alone/walking alone/ voicing alone. Like a bamboo flower/like a bamboo we die/we are the intangibles/we are the nameless tribe. The creative muse of V Abhishek leads him to juxtaposing the ocean with bureaucracy , and he writes: Oh great ocean/ Do continue to sprinkle our land/so at least the shore lines be wet /like our hearts, Be a witness to your non-identical twin/ rise to the summit/despite Shrushti lets her imagination soar in her poem My life, my dream, my peace. My dreams are my own/for the world that I serve/ I are no phoenix, who rose from the ashes to the sky/ I am an eagle who will always soar high. Aparajita’s poetic after note on her winter study tour actually conveys the feelings of her batch. ‘Before it all comes to an end/that’s how The name was suggested by P Promoth, and his comments are also quite pithy: for all the protection that this Article (311) offers us, it is our duty that we recognize it, and remember it with sincerity and gratitude… it is not a regular name, it is unassuming and dull at first glance all odds! and The fashionable history of social distancing A Top TWEET Dharmendra Pradhan @dpradhanbjp From Ladakh to Kanyakumari and from Kutch to Kohima, there is no shortage of petroleum products. We are committed to supply petrol, diesel and LPG to consumers across the length and breadth of the country even in these testing times. “crinoline.” This large, voluminous skirt, which became fashionable in the mid-19th century , was used to create a barrier between the genders in social settings. While the origins of this trend can be traced to the 15th-century Spanish court, these voluminous skirts became a marker of class in the 18th century . Only those privileged enough to avoid household chores could wear them; you needed a house with enough space to be able to comfortably move from room to room, along with a servant to help you put it on. The bigger your skirt, the higher your status. In the 1850s and 1860s, more middle-class women started wearing the crinoline as caged hoop skirts started being mass-pro- duced. Soon, “Crinoline- mania” swept the fashion world. Despite critiques by dress reformers who saw it as another tool to op- press women’s mobility and freedom, the large hoop skirt was a sophis- ticated way of maintaining women’s social safety . The crinoline mandated that a potential suitor – or, worse yet, a stranger – would keep a safe distance from a woman’s body and cleavage. Although these skirts probably inadvertently helped mitigate the dangers of the era’s smallpox and cholera outbreaks, crino- lines could be a health haz- ard: Many women burned to death after their skirts caught fire. By the 1870s, the crinoline gave way to the bustle, which only em- phasized the fullness of the skirt on the posterior. FOR FULL REPORT LOG ON TO WWW.THECONVERSATION.COM health crisis or keep away pesky suitors. Clothing served as a useful way to mitigate close contact and unnecessary exposure. In this current crisis, face masks have become a fashion accessory that signals, “stay away .” Fashion also proved to be handy during past epi- demics such as the bubonic plague, when doctors wore pointed, bird-like masks as a way to keep their distance from sick patients. Some lepers were forced to wear a heart on their clothes and don bells or clappers to warn others of their presence. However, more often than not, it doesn’t take a worldwide pandemic for people to want to keep others at arm’s length. In the past, maintaining distance – especially s the world grap- ples with the coronavirus outbreak, “social distancing” has long has become a buzzword of these strange times. Instead of stockpiling food or rushing to the hospital, authorities are saying social distancing – deliber- ately increasing the physical space between people – is the best way ordinary people can help “flatten the curve” and stem the spread of the virus. Fashion might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think of isolation strategies. But as a historian who writes about the political and cultural meanings of clothing, I know that fashion can play an important role in the project of social distancing, whether the space created helps solve a Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal In a dedicated display of services, Railways has used all its might to support nation’s fight against COVID-19. Achieving half of the target in a short time, 2,500 coaches have been converted into isolation coaches, readying 40,000 beds for contingency. between genders, classes and races – was an important aspect of social gath- erings and public life. So- cial distancing didn’t have anything to do with isolation or health; it was about etiquette and class. And fashion was the per- fect tool. Take the Victorian-era Spiritual SPEAK Clothing has long served as a useful way to mitigate close contact and unnecessary exposure There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. —John 15:13 G Vol 1 G Issue No. 300 GRNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor, City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. Editor: Jagdeesh Chandra, responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act

INDIA J AIPUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 05 www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia RLY CONVERTS 2500 COACHES INTO ISOLATION WARDS With the conversion of around 2,500 coaches, 40,000 isolation beds are now ready for use, railways said in a statement US announce $2.9 mn aid to India New Delhi: The Indian Railways has converted 2,500 coaches into isolation wards, achieving almost half of its target of making 5,000 such coaches, as part of government’s efforts to combat coronavirus. Amid the lockdown, when manpower resources are limited and have to be rationalised and rotated, different zones of railways have almost done an impos- sible task of so many conversions in a small span of time. With the conversion of around 2500 coaches, 40,000 isolation beds are now ready for contingency, the Railways said in a statement. Once the prototype was approved, the conversion action started quickly by Zon- al Railways. On an average, 375 7L rapid antibody testing kits for ICMR by April 8 New Delhi: The United States has donated $2.9 million assistance package for India to help the Narendra Modi government brace against the coronavirus as countries across the world are coming together to combat the outbreak. On March 28, the US government announced $2.9 million to support India in its response to COVID-19. "It builds on a foundation of over $1.4 billion in health assistance and nearly $3 billion in total assistance that the US provided to India over the last 20 years," the US Embassy in India said in a statement. "These new funds will support two organisations, including $2.4 New Delhi: The In- dian Council of Med- ical Research (ICMR) will get about seven lakh rapid antibody testing Wednesday (April 8). The kits will help in conducting COV- ID-19 tests in hotspot areas where large number of cases are being seen. ICMR will get delivery in a phased while it is expected that they will get five lakh kits in first phase. The total number of COVID-19 cases in India climbed to 4067, said Ministry of Health and Family Wel- fare on Monday. itself kits by fected and support local communities with the tools needed to contain the disease, it added. Moreover, being a global leader in health and humanitarian response to COVID-19, the US has provided approximately $18.3 million assistance package to ASEAN countries to fight the contagion. —ANI million for USAID’s health strengthening project, implemented by Jhpiego, an international non-profit health organisation affiliated with Johns Hopkins University and $500,000 for WHO," the statement said. The funds will also help India combat the spread of COVID-19, provide care for the af- 4,067, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday . As many as 109 deaths have been reported across the country due to the deadly disease. There are 3,666 active cases in the country while 292 people have been charged/migrated. —PTI needs and norms. It may be noted that these isolation coaches are being prepared only as a contingency and to supplement the efforts of the Ministry of Health in fighting the COVID-19, added the statement. The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India climbed to coaches are being converted by the Railways in a day . The work is being carried out at 133 locations in the country , the statement said. These coaches are equipped as per medical advisories issued. Efforts are being done to ensure the best possible stay and medical supervision as per the Several entrance examinations postponed manner, was member cured/dis- —ANI RSS cancels its 90- day summer training Gambhir allocates `50 lakh extra for Delhi Hospitals pone the examinations. “After the nationwide lockdown is implemented, it is no longer possible to conduct this type of examination,” said a senior official. The JEE Main examinations have also been postponed. The Indira Gandhi National Open Univer- sity has extended the last date for submission of form for the term- end examination to be held on April 30, 2020 without any late fee. Students can submit the June TEE examination forms on the official website of IGNOU. The deadline for submission of assignments has also been extended to April 30. —Agencies New Delhi: The Minis- try of Human Resource Development has decided to postpone entrance exams including JNU, UGC, NET and IGNOU PhD and several others keeping in mind the lockdown. Human Resource De- velopment Ramesh Pokhriyal Nis- hank said: “The Direc- tor General of National Testing Agency has been advised to postpone the last date for submission of applica- tions for various examinations”. The Union Minister said: “This includes admission examinations of Jawaharlal Nehru University UGC NET, IGNOU PhD, New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former cricketer Gau- tam Gambhir pledged an additional allocation of Rs 50 lakh from his MPLAD fund to the Delhi government in its efforts to contain coronavirus. "It is stated by Dy CM Manish Siso- dia that funds are needed to meet the growing demand for medical equipment schools. In addition to Rs 50L which I had pledged 2 weeks ago, I would further like to pledge Rs 50L from my MPLAD to your kind office to use it in procure- ment of equipment for medical staff," the MP said in a letter. —Agencies New Delhi: Rashtriya S w a y a m s e w a k Sangh National Joint General Manmohan Vaidya on Monday said Sangh, in the interest of the nation, has can- celled its Sangh Shik- sha Varga in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. This will be the first time that the organisation’s summer training programmes will not be conducted. The only time these programmes were not held were times when RSS was banned by the government. The programmes, conducted by the RSS, commence month of April and has Secretary, that Minister Manmohan Vaidya continue till June. "From 1929 we have conducted these training programs through- out except the times when bans were imposed on the RSS. We resumed training soon after the bans were lift- ed. This would be the first time that we are not conducting training despite being in operations," Vaidya said. —ANI In view of the risk of coronavirus infection, the Central government has also decided to postpone the NEET examinations. cards were to be issued for the NEET exams but have not been issued. Now, the Ministry has issued a notice to post- aminations. Along with this, autonomous bod- ies and the NCERT have been asked to prepare an alternative academic calendar. The Ministry has taken this step so that all students can apply for these exams with ease and accessibility . exam, NCHM-G and management course.” The deadline for all these exams has been extended by one month. The Ministry of Hu- man Resource Develop- ment has also directed the CBSE, NIOS and NTA to prepare a re- vised schedule of ex- in Delhi Admission in the ICAR Focus on all classes of people: Kamal tells Modi Indian zoos on high-alert after US tiger tests positive Ahmed Patel welcomes govt’s decision to cut salaries of MPs ‘769 foreign tourists register on ‘Stranded in India’ portal’ suspected cases. "Zoos in the country are advised to remain on highest alertness, watch animals 24x7 using CCTVs for any ab- normal behaviour/ symptoms, handlersnot to be allowed in the vicinity without safety gear preferably, Protective Equipment (PPE), isolate and quarantine sick animals and have least contact while providing feed to animals," stated CZA Member Secretary SP Yadav. —PTI Chennai: Actor-cum- politician Haasan, President of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to focus on all sections of the society while combating the Coronavirus attack and its impact on the nation and not just the middle-class. Terming that he is angry at the way the Central government has handled the Coro- navirus pandemic he told Modi: “This is the first crisis, the first New Delhi: The Cen- tral Zoo (CZA) on Monday asked all zoos across the country to monitor the health of kept animals as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 on Monday after a tiger in a US zoo tested positive for the virus. In an order by CZA addressed to the Chief Wildlife Warden of all states and Union Ter- ritories, it has been stated that zoos should remain on high alert and collect samples in Kamal Authority New Delhi: The Un- ion Ministry of Tour- ism on Monday said that 769 foreign tourists from parts of the country have registered on the ‘Stranded in India’ portal in the first five days of its operations amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. The ministry had launched a portal www. strandedinindia.com with a view to identify, assist and facilitate for- various keepers/ Personal epidemic that the top of the society has in- flicted upon the bottom. And the topmost, i.e, you sir seem inter- ested in bailing out everybody but those at the bottom.” —Agencies vide some basic contact information and nar- rate the nature of issues being faced by them if any," an official statement said. —ANI eign tourists who are stranded in various parts of India due to the lockdown. "Such tourists would need to log on to the portal, pro- Delhi: Senior New Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Monday wel- comed the ment’s decision to cut salaries of MPs to fight coronavirus. He also made some suggestions about cutting down on non-COV- ID-19 publicity costs to enable the central government to save money . "As a Member of Par- liament, I welcome the government’s decision to cut salaries of MPs. In this difficult time, this is the least we can do to help fellow citizens," Patel said on Twitter. "Apart from cutting salaries of MPs and ministers, the central government can save more than Rs 20,000 crore by scrapping the central vista redevelop- ment project & cutting down on non-COVID-19 publicity expenses," he also said. —PTI govern- FROM COVID-19 HOTSPOT Cops serve second notice to Tablighi Jamaat chief Saad SAAD IGNORED THREAT OF COVID-19 Saad had informed police that he is in self- quarantine and shared his address with the police. Further, for two continuous days, Tir- key along with his team went to Markaz in Ni- zamauddin to collect some evidences. He also spoke to some of the people living in the nearby areas. Earlier, through his lawyer, had submitted some documents, mostly in Urdu, to police. —Agencies New Delhi: The Delhi Police has served a second notice to Moham- mad Saad, Tablighi Jamaat chief, on Mon- day and sought additional information and documents from him pertaining to congre- gation of Jamaat at Delhi’s Niza- muddin Markaz. A case has been registered against him and six other members of the Tablighi Jamaat for organising a congrega- tion amid lockdown be- BAN TABLIGHI JAMAAT, ITS MARKAZ: VHP Tablighi Saad, a lawyer hired by Tab- lighi Jamaat, said that they have not received any second notice from police as of now. him. The investigators have stated that they do not want Saad to join the probe as of now. However, Shahid Ali, document things) of the Code of Criminal The police have sought only information from or other sioner of Police Joy Tir- key is supervising it. Saad has been served notice under section 91 (summons to produce cause of COVID-19 in India. The Branch of Delhi Police is probing the matter and Deputy Commis- Crime Procedure.

INDIA J AIPUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 06 www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia ‘SHARE PROFIT FROM FUEL WITH PUBLIC’ POWERGallery Test more, treat more should be mantra: Priyanka Gandhi New Delhi: The Con- gress has asked the government to share the “profit” of Rs 20 lakh crore earned in last six years from the sale of gas, diesel and petrol with the public as due to pandemic people are suffering the most. Give healing touch by “subventions, injections and subsidies”, the Con- gress said. Addressing a Press Conference on Monday, senior spokesperson of the party Abhishek Manu Singhvi said, “BJP has to realise that it has to stop this process of solo profiteering. All profits are for them, all pain is for the common man. Instead of stealing touch, they have to understand how to give healing touch, you can give it by subventions, injections, subsidies”. “Can’t you part with even 5 per cent of our GDP? USA parted with 10 per cent and around the corner with another 5 per cent, total 15 per cent of their GDP. Our Government cannot pocket this profit, it has to give it back to the farmers for diesel, TENURE OF HEALTH SECRETARY TO BE EXTENDED? In all probability, Union Health Secretary, Ms Preeti Sudan, 1983 batch IAS offi cer of Andhra Pradesh cadre will get six months to one year extension in service after her superannuation on April 30. Three present Secretaries in the GoI have already been given extension. Dalwai demands ban on VHP New Delhi: A day after the Vishwa Hindu (VHP) called for a ban on the Tablighi Jamaat and its Ni- zamuddin Markaz, which has emerged as a COVID-19 hotspot in the country, Congress MP Hu- sain Dalwai Monday said that Parishan should be banned first whose only aim is to “turn us towards Hindu- vaadita” and not saving the people of the country at such a difficult time. Speaking to ANI, Dalwai said that, “Tablighi has never against the country and it is a religious organisation. In this way, if other religious organisations are banned, then many other organisations should be banned...” Parishad C K MISHRA ROPED IN FOR HEALTH? There are reports that in view of his long ex- perience in Health Ministry, services of Union Environment Secretary C K Mishra are also being used to handle CaronaVirus in the country. He is 1983 batch IAS offi cer of Bihar cadre. Is there any signifi cance? Abhishek Manu Singhvi ‘INDIA WILL TOGETHER WIN THE BATTLE’ POSTINGS IN RAILWAYS STUCK A large number of postings have been stuck in Railways, due to lockdown imposed in the country. on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra am also tweeted on Monday demanding extensive testing. He said: “There is unanimity among epi- demiologists, doctors and district-level ad- ministrators that the need of the hour is ag- gressive and extensive testing.” He also wel- comed the suggestions given by the ICMR on Sunday to test more people: “I welcome ICMR’’s new advice to government to do ‘‘rapid antibody tests’’ starting in hotspots. According to many doctors, this advice was overdue.” New Delhi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Mon- day appealed to the citizens to raise their voice for “testing” more people to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Priyanka tweeted in Hindi and said, “To stop the spread of the cor- onovirus, the only way is to test more people so that the infected can be treated.” “Test more people, treat more should be mantra today, I request you to raise your voice for more testing.” Former Union Minister P. Chidambar- TENURE OF BUCH EXTENDED IN SEBI In view of the prevailing circumstances, the term of Madhabi Puri Buch as a whole time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been extended by a period of six months .Her term was to expire on April 5. Jamaat been FOUR VACANCIES OF CAT’ ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBERS ARISING There will be four vacancies of administrative members in Central Administrative Tribunal in 2020. that the price of LPG cylinder has risen from Rs 412 in May 2014 to Rs 858 currently. In just the last 6 months, there have been 6 hikes in LPG cylinder price and it is sad that in the middle of month - March, 4 terrible hikes happened. give subsidies to farmers and migrant workers,” said Singhvi. The party said lives of people are most important, followed by livelihood and it’s not a time for profiteering, it’s time for the government to do profit sharing. The Congress said people LOKPAL MEMBER’S CONDITION STABLE Justice (Retd) A K Tripathi, Member, Lokpal has been admitted to the AIIMS, Delhi after he was tested positive COVID-19. He has report- edly been put on ventilator and his condition is stable. Corona ANURAG SRIVASTAVA ASSUMES CHARGE AS MEA SPOKESPERSON Anurag Srivastava has assumed charge as Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs on April 6, 2020.He is an Indian Foreign Service offi cer of 1999 batch. IN THE COURTYARD Set up helplines for mental health: UGC SC issues guidelines for court’s functioning amid COVID-19 crisis Delhi HC reserves order on Christian Michel’s interim bail SBI OFFICER S T BORDE SUCCUMBS TO COVID-19 S T Borde, Chief Manager, State Bank of India (SBI), Churchgate, Mumbai, succumbed to COVID-19 in his line of duty. New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to Vice- Chancellors principals of all universities colleges over set- ting up of helplines for mental health and psychosocial well being of the students amid the nationwide down in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. Prof. Jain, Secretary, UGC on Sunday wrote to the VCs and principals on Monday. the period of national lockdown, it is equally important to address any kind of health and psychosocial concerns of the student community during and after COVID-19,” read the letter. Jain also asked to share several video links of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on the websites of the college/university, and through social media. when he can be procured during the trial by im- posing other conditions. The petition said that the health condition of Michel, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail, is very critical and incom- patible with the current prison status, especially with the risk of contracting COVID-19, which could have a lethal effect on the applicant. “The agedness and a pre-existing ill state of health will make the applicant’s body more susceptible to the said infection than any other ordinary pris- oner with a normal health condition,” it said. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order on the interim bail plea of Christian Michel, an al- leged middleman in the Agusta Westland VVIP chopper scam case, in the view of the risk of him contracting coronavirus in prison. Justice Mukta Gupta reserved the order after concluding the argu- ments from all the sides in the matter. The order is likely to be passed later today . Advocate Amit Ma- hajan, appearing for CBI and ED, strongly opposed the bail plea Air India to help stranded Canadians get home and MS KANCHAN JAIN, ADDL REGISTRAR, SUPREME COURT TO SCREEN PAPERS SEEKING RELIEF IN URGENT MATTERS FOR APRIL 2020 Ms Kanchan Jain, Additional Registrar , Supreme Court had been deputed for the month of April 2020 for accepting applica- tion of any advocate seeking relief in urgent matters, either on court holidays or after court hours.The advocates have been asked to first approach a senior officer of the Regis- try specially deputed for the said purpose, who after screening the papers, shall seek directions from the Competent Authority and thereafter inform the advocate concerned about the directions. and and said that all facilities are being provided in the prison and precautionary measures related to COVID-19 are also being taken. Michel, in his plea moved through advocate Aljo K Joseph, said that because of his age and health condition he is at risk of contacting COV- ID-19 infection and added that it is “far-fetched that he is likely to jump bail” lock- the top court passed the directions by exercis- ing its plenary power under Article 142 of the Constitution and said that all the measures which shall be taken by the courts to reduce physical presence of stakeholders within its premises deemed to be lawful”. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bob- de said, “consistent with the peculiarities of the judicial system in every state and the dynamically develop- ing public health situation”, every high court would be authorised to determine the modali- ties suitable to the temporary transition to the use of video conferencing technologies. Court New hearing in congrega- tion must become an “exception” during the “extraordinary break” of COVID-19 pandemic and it is necessary that all courts respond to the call of social distancing to ensure they do not contribute to the spread of virus, the Supreme Court said on Monday. Passing a slew of directions for all courts across India, it said that the apex court and all the high courts are authorised to adopt measures required to ensure robust functioning of judicial system through the use of video conferencing. Observing that “tech- nology is here to stay”, Delhi: Rajnish out- “During “shall be mental special flights to bring stranded Indians to the country from virus-affected such Wuhan in China and Rome in Italy. It has also conducted multiple special flights during the last few weeks to take stranded foreigners in India to their respective countries such as Israel and Germany. also signed contracts with Germany, France and Ireland to repatriate their citizens from India through special flights. Till now, more than 4000 people have been infected and 100 plus people have died in India due to the novel coronavirus. During the last few weeks, Air India has conducted on April 10,” said senior airlines officials. Another flight on the Mumbai-London route will take place on April 9, official said. All three flights to take Canadi- ans from India to Lon- don’s Heathrow airport will be conducted using B777 wide body aircraft, they added.Apart from Canada, Air India has government will arrange flights to take them to Canada. The national carrier has signed a contract with the Canadian government to repatriate its citizens amid the 21-day lockdown till April 14. “One flight on Delhi- London route will take place on April 8. Anoth- er one would take place New Delhi: Air India is planning to conduct three special flights to London from April 8-10 to repatriate Canadians who are stranded in In- dia amid a 21-day lockdown imposed to curb the coronavirus pandemic, senior airline officials said on Monday . Once the Air India flights drop them in London, the Canadian cities special multiple FROM PG 1 Start of... India to contain the economic caused by COVID-19 pandemic is a welcome step. Its timely imple- mentation would be in public interest.” The veteran leader and statesman has requested to exponential- ly increase the testing facilities to get the accu- rate picture of the spread of coronavirus in the country. He once again reiterated that GoI should also put in place the clearly laid Modi to... The Prime Minister said the crisis offers an opportunity to become self-dependent in the medical sector. Referring to the impact of the crisis on In- dia’s exports, he asked the ministers to submit actionable suggestions on boosting manufac- turing and exports and ensure that new sectors and countries are added in India’s export net. According to a PMO’s release, Modi appreciated the leadership of the Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), which may be adjusted once the work starts at sites. “I personally wrote a letter to you on March 27, 2020 and also in the video conference Chief Ministers on April 2 had raised these issues and once again I am writ- ing to you to consider them. I am sure that with our coordinated and cal- ibrated efforts, we shall be able to tide over these difficult times,” Gehlot mentioned. to provide food grains at par with National Food Security Scheme (NFSS) beneficiaries to stranded migrant labourers and also to the street vendors, rickshaw pullers, registered construction workers (unskilled & semi- skilled) and workers of States, who are not covered under NFSS. Chief Minister also requested to consider making an advance wage payment for 21 days to the registered and active labourers en- gaged under Mahatma Prime Minister said it is also important to ensure there is no crowding at PDS centres, maintain effective monitoring, take action on com- plaints and prevent black marketing and rise in prices of essentials. down inter-state supply chain protocol for the movement of essential goods. Keeping in view the safety of Corona War- riors, Chief Minister has further asked the PM to make arrangements for importing testing kits and Person- al Protection Equip- ment (PPE) for doctors and medical staff on war footing and the same should be distributed to the States based on the number of cases. He has also requested Ministers and said that the continuous feed- back provided by them has been effective in strategising for tackling COVID-19. He said that it is imperative that the leaders communicate ex- haustively with the state and district administration, especially in the districts which are hotspots for the pandemic. He asked them to get apprised of the ground situation and provide solutions to the emerging problems. The pealing all to stay indoors. Every police station is monitoring its area with two drones and have so far arrested 14 people for infringing Section 144. Even corona war room is scrutinising the drone recordings. Meanwhile, nantly Muslim residents of Foota Khurra area near Rahmaniya Masjid have realised that everyone who came in contact with the corona positive residing in the locality too got infected with the deadly virus. downturn of factory predomi- #Coronacentury... so the administration is focusing on this area as well as any area with probability of contact transmission. Police with Nirbhaya Squad are conducting flag march while ap-

TALKING POINT 07 J AIPUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia DO HOMEMADE MASKS WORK? O ping up to help in a crisis, sewing face masks desperately needed in American hospitals to help stop the spread of COVID-19. People are also in- creasingly homemade masks to try to stay safe. But while they might look cute, homemade masks are a sign of both positive social changes and serious social fail- ings. As America’s Center for Disease states: masks are a last resort. nce again, global crafting communities are step- There is conflicting research into the efficacy of homemade masks. Studies into H1N1 viruses show common fabrics may provide only marginal protection against virus- containing particles in exhaled breath sporting Control homemade MEDICAL MASKS IN MODERN TIMES A GLOBAL PPE SHORTAGE S churian plague epidemic in China in 1910 that medical staff and patients started to wear personal protection equipment (PPE) to try to halt the spread of disease. During the 1919 Spanish Flu outbreak masks became mandatory for Australian medical professionals. Other workers, including gravedig- gers, also started wearing masks and soon they became a fashion statement. Deadly virus outbreaks in the last 20 years, including SARS in 2003, Swine Flu in 2009 and Ebola in 2014 have meant images of the general public wearing medical and homemade PPE to combat the spread of deadly viruses are now commonplace. DO THEY WORK? M lywood’s Costume Designers Guild and the Bavarian State Opera’s costumiers are sewing masks. Prominent US fashion labels owned by Chris- tian Siriano and Dov Charney are starting to manufacture PPE. French luxury group Kering will provide 3 million surgical masks to France. Gucci will make 1.1 million masks for Italy . Sewing masks is an activity that can assist people self-isolating at home feel like they are helping to fight COVID-19. Crafting communities like Sew the Curve Flat have formed to meet the challenge. Masks must be made to strict standards and patterns. These are widely disseminated, but craft groups are still flooded with suggestions from well-meaning people who want to make perceived “improvements” to designs. Even small changes to mask design can ren- der it useless. urgical masks were first used in France in 1897, but it wasn’t until the great Man- edical dramas like Grey’s Anatomy have donated PPE from their costume departments to hospitals. Hol- T Studies into H1N1 viruses show common fabrics may provide only marginal protection against virus-containing particles in exhaled breath. But the general consensus among medical staff is homemade masks are better than nothing when treating patients. It is imperative crafters follow specifications. The best homemade masks are made from fabric with a tight weave, and have a moisture imperme- mask, microbiologist Anna Davies from the University of Cambridge says it must be well-fitting over your mouth and nose. You can’t touch a mask while you’re wearing it, or pull it under your chin for a break. It must be changed as soon as it’s wet and dis- posed of or placed in the washing machine carefully. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling it. If you fail to follow these precautions you could get coronavirus from handling a dirty mask. able layer and/or a pocket for a replaceable HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter. A bandanna around your face won’t do the job. Wearing face masks is not recommended for the general public and can be dangerous because people overestimate the level of protection offered and neglect social distancing rules and thorough hand washing. Wearing a mask is general- ly only useful if you are already sick by slowing the spread of germs. But if you choose to wear a here is conflicting research into the efficacy of homemade masks. WHERE TO FROM HERE? NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING A army is helping to run three shifts around the clock to increase production at the Med-Con factory near Shepparton. Melbourne’s The Social Studio has moved its production away from contem- porary fashion to making scrubs at cost price for Aus- tralian health care workers. Even so, many hospitals are struggling with limited resources and fear further PPE shortages. For the general public, the power of wearing homemade masks lies not in their efficacy, but in their signalling of a collective ac- I coronavirus task force response coordinator, said masks should be used only as an “addi- tive” to social distancing, not a substitute. During a news conference Thursday, Birx said people often feel “an artificial sense of protection because they are behind a mask,” adding, “Don’t get a false sense of security .” A few tips for best practices when it comes to DIY facial coverings:  Opt for masks that tie around the ear, rather than ones that have a standard elastic band. The ties can be adjusted to fi t each face better than the elastic band.  Make sure to use dry masks. When masks get wet, even from the moisture emitted when a person exhales, the fabric could be more likely to transmit virus.  Wash masks regularly, with regular detergent and in regular washing machine cycles. tion taken towards safety and protection in in uncer- tain times. But seeing desperate hospital staff wearing homemade masks that afford little protection is also a powerful symbol of the need to transform our societies to become more fair and equi- table. As long as hospitals face PPE shortages, the work of crafters will be crucial in combating COVID-19. It is vital that we leave these essential stocks of PPE for medical and auxiliary staff. For most of us, the best thing to do stop the spread – and protect ourselves – is thorough hand washing and social distancing. ustralia is addressing PPE shortages and the Australian f you decide to use homemade face coverings, public health officials offered cau- tion. Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House Source: The Conversation Content: Divya Hemnani, Design: CP Sharma

There is a powerful positive message in a new beginning. For today - the morning is a beginning. —Jagdeesh Chandra, CEO & Editor, First India 2ND FRONT 08 POSTAL REG NO. JPC/010/2019-21 J AIPUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia Emergency plan needed to stop Corona’s community spread: CM First India News said that in large families, the elderly will have to give up the tempta- tion to cuddle young children for a short time to protect them from corona infection. “Corona virus produces respir- atory problems and increases the risk of other diseases in elderly by leaps and bounds. In such a situation, the elderly will have to distance themselves from the young members and children” the three time CM said. have to cooperate with health workers and administration. Suspects going into quarantine would have to be ex- plained that a 15-day isolation is necessary to save lives,” Gehlot said to the officials. During the video conference, Jaipur city leg- islators said that they are aware of the proto- cols given by the health authorities and assured that they will give full support in giving education to masses. Interest- ingly, health experts the workplace. Religious leaders, to motivate the people into staying inside their homes, should issue suggestions using loudspeakers or pam- hlets or video messages, he said, adding that people should not gather for puja or any religious function. “Fast pace of spread of infection in Rajasthan is a challenge for all. We have to collectively make efforts to avoid imminent danger to people’s lives as soon as possible. For this, the public will to-door survey and PCR testing, so that samples can be taken for random test on the spot,” Gehlot instructed the officials. Instructing officials to stop people’s movement in areas of Jaipur where positive cases of corona have been reported, Gehlot said, “only those con- nected with urgent services should get out of their house.” He also suggested mini- mizing the movement of health workers in the city from their home to cials during a video conference at CMR on Mon- day. The Chief Minis- ter said that the number of infected persons in Jaipur, Jodh- pur, Churu, Tonk and Jhunjhunu districts is increasing rapidly, for which there is a need to increase the speed of sample col- lection and testing immediately . “A large number of suspicious people would have to be isolated, on the lines of Bhilwara, in Jaipur. For this, accord- Jaipur: Chief Minis- ter Ashok Gehlot instructed the health and administrative officials on Monday to work on war footing to prevent the spread of corona infection in Ramganj Jaipur. “The infection scenario in the region is critical and there is a need to implement a master plan to prevent community spread of the virus,” Gehlot said while addressing offi- ‘Walled City a big challenge, will prevent Corona spread’ Dr Raghu Sharma saluted efforts by medical staff, nurses and police personnel amidst corona crisis area of CM Ashok Gehlot with DB Gupta, Kuldeep Ranka and Rajeeva Swarup during the VC on Monday. etc. located in the city. Testing facilities should be increased in Ram- ganj, including a door- ing to the fixed protocol, use the identified hostel facilities of various ed- ucational institutions Jhunjhunu bids adieu to martyr Singh with teary eyes First India News Jhunjhunu: A day after Paratrooper Chhatrapal Singh was martyred in a gun- fight with terrorists, the mortal remains of the soldier brought to Jhunjhunu to be handed over to the next of kin. Singh, a native of Chaavsari village in Udaipurwa- ti tehsil, was cremated with full state hon- ours. He was martyred in action in Kupwara in J&K on Sunday . Chhatrapal had recently joined duty on March 9, after complet- ing 29 days leave. The 23-year-old martyr had joined the army in 2015. He is survived by father Suresh Kumar mother Shashikala Devi and brother Pratap Singh. Martyr Chhatrapal Singh’s body was brought to Jhunj- hunu air strip where district collector Umardeen Vikas Sharma flagged off vehicles with 5000 food packets for distribution to poor and destitute. The food packets were arranged by Shri Digamber Jain Ma- haveer Atishay Samiti on the occasion of Ma- haveer Jayanti. knowledging that people have been coming forward to provide help to homeless and poor, the health minister said, “This is a good indica- tion for a society .” Shri Digamber Jain Mahaveer Samiti president Sud- hanshu Kasliwal, jt secy Umrao Mal treasurer Vivek Kala, Jaipur chemist associa- tion’s secy Naveen Sang- hi and Mahaveer Sogani were also present. He also congratulated people of the state on Mahaveer Jayanti. Jaipur: Medical and Health Minister Dr Raghu Sharma Monday claimed that while screening was done in adequate numbers, even the tests for corona positive were also being done in adequate numbers. “ Ade- quate tests are being done for corona in the state. So far, 12,279 people have been tested and tests of 587 people are under process. Screening and tests are being conducted on the possibility of corona infection. The department and government are leaving no stone unturned in the prevention of the spread of corona infection,” Dr Sharma said speaking to media. Meanwhile, were on Jhunjhunu collector UD Khan laying wreath Ashok Gehlot @ashokgehlot51 I salute the valour of our 5 soldiers including, Jhunjhunu, #Rajasthan’s braveheart paratrooper Sh Chhatrapal Singh, who were martyred in an anti-infiltration operation in Kashmir's Keran sector. My heart- felt condolences to the families of our martyrs.. may God give them strength. Sachin Pilot @SachinPilot I salute the martyrdom of Shri Chhatrapal Singh Ji, the heroic son of Chavsari village of Jhunjhunun district, who martyred while taking on the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. My deepest condolences to the family of the martyr in this sad time. May god give peace to the departed soul and support to family. Ac- Dr Raghu Sharma flagging of the vehicle with food packets for distribution. Atishay the newly hired nursing staff regarding coronavirus, he has directed. Dr Sharma also saluted the efforts being made by the medical staff, nurses and police personnel amidst the corona crisis. The minister said, “These people showed indomita- ble courage in times of Agitated Cong MLAs take on Jpr collector First India News the district administration in this regard. Chief Whip Mahesh Joshi, Transport Min- ister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, MLAs Gangadevi, Amin Kag- zi, Rafeek Khan met Jaipur Collector Joga- ram and JMC Com- missioner Vijay Pal Singh along with other district officials and actually gave them a ‘piece of mind’. In the meeting, the ‘agitated’ MLAs instructed the officials that the distribution of dry ration materi- crisis.” about the challenges to fight corona, Dr Shar- ma said that the walled city of Jaipur and the corona positive people who moved around are a big challenge. Carrying out responsibility and commitment to not let any person go hungry , Dr Speaking Health Minister has directed the department officials to complete the Nursing re- cruitment soon. Dr Sharma has instructed to carry out the certification work of the nursing staff by using the additional staff. Also, training should be provided to Singhi, Pal, process Dhaka and PMO Dr Shubhkaran Kaler laid wreath on his body . Lat- er, the body was taken to Chaavsari where the rituals were performed. Khan, SP Jagdish Chan- dra Sharma, BDO Suren- dra Yadav, district soldier welfare officer com- mander Pervez Ahmed Hussain, Kotwal Gopal Surya while Sharma the Relief to buyers: RHB extends deposit date First India News Top cop extends area of curfew in Jaipur the MLA of the concerned constituency. “In the time of crisis, it is the responsibility of all the officers that no one sleeps hungry . Also, if anyone misbehaves with the medical teams, they would be sent to jail by taking strict legal action,” he told the Collec- tor. The tantrum and mood of Cong MLAs against style and functioning of district administration in corona affected areas became a topic of discussion among political and bureaucratic circles. als in the city should be done only under the supervision of public representatives. Not only this, but the MLAs protested against the ration not being distributed as per the list sent by them. MLA Rafeek Khan had also raised issues regarding the distribution three days ago. Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khacha- riyawas said that the kits received from the MLA fund should be prepared and distributed to the public soon under the direction of ience caused to people due to lockdown restric- tions, RHB has decided to provide reprieve to its buyers.” He added that a 15 day relaxation will enable people to re- sume their banking transactions and they will be able to deposit their balance amounts due by 30 April whether of on account of pending EMI due on April 15 or amounts due to pur- chases made earlier either directly or through open auction. Jaipur: In what can be termed as a surprise to not just political but even bureaucratic circles, Congress MLAs of the Jaipur have raised serious objec- tions to the dry ration being distributed by the district administration. The move is being seen as one to corner own government. Not only this, but Congress MLAs and reached the Collectorate on Monday and took a meeting of officers of Jaipur: RHB has extended the dates for depositing the balance amounts for the RHB properties till April 30 due to the nationwide lockdown till April 14. RHB has also extended its usual date of 15th of every month for the EMIs to be deposited to April 30. RHB Commis- sioner Pawan Arora released orders to this effect. Arora said, “Keep- ing in mind inconven- Jaipur: Police Commissioner Anand Srivasta- va went to Ramganj area on Monday to take stock of the corona situations as the cases in the area continue to rise. After visiting the area, he ordered to extend the curfew area so that outbreak doesn’t happen in the nearby localities. minister 39k lockdown violations reported Jaipur: A total of 295 FIRs have been registered, 3,243 persons arrested, and fine totalling over Rs one crore imposed on lockdown violators in Rajasthan, Addition- al Director General of Police BL Soni said. As many as 39,245 lockdown violations have been reported till date in Rajasthan and 50,645 vehicles seized during the lockdown, he added. “In Rajsa- mand alone, 977 chal- lans have been issue till violations. As many Ajitabh Sharma to Ramganj’s ‘rescue’ First India News against Corona. Howev- er, this is for the first time that a senior officer has been given a special responsibility for a small designated area. The situation in Ramganj has fast turned serious and tense and thus the state govt took this step. It should be noted that Sharma has earlier served as secretary to CM Ashok Gehlot in the current tenure and happy with his efficiency and style of functioning CM Gehlot posted Ajitabh in Energy department as Principal Secretary . Word is that it tamination. The chal- lans issued under the Motor Vehicle Act during the period is 5,556, with 3,072 vehicles seized. Meanwhile, the Ra- jasthan government statistics claimed control rooms were set up across the state for supply of essential goods, as were grocery shops, milk distribution out- lets and shops. The state claimed there were no report of shortage grains, groceries, milk, or medicine. —Agencies as 109 persons were arrested and 6,151 vehicles seized, apart from 17 FIRs. Ajmer is followed by Alwar, Kota and Bikaner,” the ADGP said. A total of 68 cases were registered regarding spread of fake news or content that may cause communal tension on social media platforms. In the last 24 hours, 302 preventive ar- rests were made and 27 FIRs registered for acts that violated pro- hibitory orders or posed danger of con- few ‘chinks in the ar- mour’ were still ob- served. It is being said, there was a little slack in coordination between police and district administration primarily since Jaipur Collector Jogar- am is a 2005 batch IAS officer while Police Com- missioner Anand Sriv- astsava is several year senior to him, as a result there was a gap in handling of matters. Thus, Ajitabh’s name came up as one of the trusted officials who could be en- trusted with serious coordination work. Jaipur: IAS Ajitabh Sharma, who is presently the in-charge of Jaipur division in war room set up in state Secretariat, has been made nodal officer of Jaipur city . CS DB Gupta passed the orders for the same on Mon- day tasking Sharma to coordinate the work between the Collector, Po- lice Commissioner and Medical Officers. Nota- bly , being in the task force in the War Room, Shar- ma is already an incharge of Jaipur division in war Ajitabh Sharma BL Soni date and a fine of Rs 1,74,950 imposed on violators.” “Ajmer tops the list with total fine of Rs 10,22,300 and 6,358 is due to the faith that CM has in Ajitabh that he has been given this extremely important job to carry out. While officials have been doing their utmost to contain virus spread, a medicine for food

www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia 09 JAIPUR, TUESDAY APRIL 7, 2020 LITTLE EFFORT, LITTLE EFFORT, BIG RESULTS! BIG RESULTS! I said, “I just want to say that in whichever way we can donate, we must do that.” Hoping for the best and sharing some more concerns, she added, “People who are starv- ing- that’s my biggest concern right now. Let’s keep the vibe positive and I feel that’s going to be of great help and there are a lot of retail companies out there who are also doing as much as they can in their own way with their own resources. —Agency omy , that’s affecting the food that people have been able to get, it’s affecting our daily wage earners and just everyone.” Giving the ray of hope everyone is onto, making it stronger, Jacqueline adds, “I want you guys to know that we’re in this together. I’m sitting here right now and there are so many bigger problems out there.” Urging people to donate and do their bit in some way, Jacqueline n times of need, actor Jacqueline Fernandez has always stepped forward to help in every way possible. has been a part of various initiatives to make the society a better place to live in. The actress recently shared, “I think we saw that this is not only corona, Covid-19 that we are tackling. We are tackling much much bigger that’s affecting the world econ- GUIDING THE BASICS! She holding something Jacqueline Fernandez BOLD & BEAUTIFUL! U niscing the times they were travelling outdoors recently. Well, remembering her recent vacations abroad, she took to social media to share a few smouldering bikini pictures and videos of hers. The actor is continuously entertaining her fans by sharing her old stunning pictures on social media. On Monday, Urvashi shared a throwback picture on Instagram, in which she can be seen wearing a body hugging backless black gown, which she captioned: “couldn’t really move in this but it was worth it.” Though she has been away from the sil- ver screens since ‘Pagalpanti’, she keeps her fans hooked on to social media with her sizzling looks. According to sources, due to her bold and sensuous dancing rvashi Rautela is very much known for her hot and sizzling appearance in Bollywood as well as social media. The actress is surely one of the many who’s remi- moves, Sampath Nandi has roped her in his film, Seetimarr for a special song and the shoot will happen as soon as the lockdown, is over. The song will be a special edition to Gop- Writer-Director ichand, Ta- m a n n a starrer. —Agency Urvashi Rautela FINALLY FREE! B SGPGIMS PRO Kusum Yadav said that Kanika has been allowed to go home. Kanika was admitted on March 20 when her tests revealed that she was Coronavirus positive. Her five consecutive reports showed her as Coronavirus positive. The reports on Saturday and Sunday however were Corona negative. Kanika is the first Bollywood celebrity to test positive for the deadly virus in the country. In a statement on Insta- gram, which she later deleted, Kan- ika narrated how she developed signs of flu on her return from London. She claimed that she was unaware of the Corona- virus infection till she tested positive. The singer had come from London on March 9. —IANS ollywood singer Kanika Kapoor has finally been discharged from the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) after her second report for Coronavirus also tested negative. Bhumi Pednekar B dren in Madhya Pradesh via video calls. She said: “The terms social distancing and self-isolation needs to be ham- mered into the minds of every individual of this vast country because such things are a privi- lege in a densely popu- lated nation like ours. I decided that I will speak to all the children and the faculty and authorities of the institute into housing boys too. The school looks to open up job opportunities for the children thus em- powering them and also providing a better future to them. She added: “I have been speaking to each and every member of the ashram and telling them about the do’s and don’ts at this time of crisis.” The actress says she intends to keep as many of her near and dear ones safe and protected. through video calling facilities to discuss COV- ID-19 and the threat it poses to every one of us.” Bhumi has been supporting Abhyudaya Ash- ram, a home and school for abandoned, socially backward and under- privileged children, including girls rescued from prostitution for nearly three years now. The Morena-based school was established in 1992 to fight the prostitution of girls in the valley and has expanded humi Pednekar is giving social distancing tips to hundreds of chil- —IANS Kanika Kapoor

WATCH LIST 10 JAIPUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia THE SOUND OF MUSIC B no claim on how the story was told. The film opens with Ma- ria living in a convent in Salzburg. The Mother Ab- bess (Peggy Wood), recog- nizing that the young woman may not be suited for a cloistered life, decides that she should take on a position as a governess, caring for the seven children of the widowed Captain Georg Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer). Although initially nervous about the prospect, Maria quickly grows to love the children, from the oldest, 16-year old Liesl Carr), who proudly declares that she doesn’t need a governess, to the youngest, five- year old Gretl (Kym Karath). In between are the two y any reasonable critical analysis, The Sound of Mu- sic is a terrible movie. With its im- plausible screen- play, terrible acting, and sugar-shock mawk- ishness, it has all the ear- marks of something that, despite its initial burst of popularity , would be forgot- ten by the passage of time. Yet, more than 50 years after its American premiere, the film is not only remembered but has settled into the #3 slot for all-time (inflation- adjusted) box office receipts. For many years after its the- atrical run, The Sound of Music was a television sta- ple, a guaranteed ratings- grabber. In the home video era, it has become a peren- nial best-seller, with new releases every 5-to-10 years (to capitalize on anniversa- ries). It carries the label of a “beloved classic” – a desig- nation no one, not even the most curmudgeonly critic, is going to dispute. The film version of The Sound of Music was an ad- aptation of the Rogers & Hammerstein show, which opened in 1959 and starred Mary (mother of Larry Hagman) Martin. Although the producers originally tabbed William Wyler to direct, Wyler’s in- volvement ended early in pre-production reins were handed to Robert Wise, who unexpectedly became available. Re-united with his West Side Story screenwriter, Lehman, Wise aggressively “opened up” the play, em- ploying significant location shooting in Salzburg, Aus- tria and allowing the 70 mm format to capture some spectacular shots of the lo- cale. He also attempted (with limited success) to (Charmian mer in their minority as- sessment of the film, I per- ceive its strengths. The cin- ematography is beguiling, the songs are uplifting, and Andrews deserves praise and adoration she has received through the years. As for the movie as whole…suffice it to say that its power is entirely emotional. Like many crowd- pleasers that rely on nostal- gia and manipulation, it works only if you are caught up in its magic. Those not ensnared in that web will recognize the artifice. For most viewers, The Sound of Music is effective and affecting – its revenue-generating power and enduring popularity are not to be gainsaid. But I must voice a rare dis- sent. Although I acknowl- edge that many treasure the film like no other, I have at best mixed feelings about The Sound of Music and cannot add my voice to the seemingly-universal chorus labeling it as a masterpiece. a tide of exuberance that crests with an emotional high. The songs, which have become part of the Ameri- can musical lexicon, are immediately recognizable and, as Kael sarcastically ac- knowledged, hummable. (It’s no surprise that there’s a sing-along version available.) Then there’s Julie Andrews. Coming to The Sound of Music off Mary Poppins (which hadn’t yet been released), Andrews immersed herself in the role. Her sunny disposition, powerful voice, and pure charisma dominate the movie and, at least during the musical sequences, dis- pel the cynical impulse. (Christopher Plummer is another matter. He famous- ly disliked the movie to the point where he not only later referred to it as The Sound of Mucus but appar- ently had to be “liquored up” to film his scenes. It shows in his performance, which doesn’t represent a career highlight.) Although I side with Crowther, Kael, and Plum- boys, Friedrich (Nicholas Hammond) and Kurt (Du- ane Chase), and three other girls, Louisa (Heather Men- zies), Brigitta (Angela Cart- wright), and Marta (Debbie Turner). The new governess clashes with the captain about discipline, playtime, and music. When she teach- es the children to sing, he is initially outraged but his anger dissipates and he unexpectedly joins in. Al- though he seems destined to marry the haughty Baroness (Eleanor Parker), the eminently tone down the level of senti- mentality and bring in more grounded elements. Loosely based on the real- life exploits of the Von Trapp singers, a family of folk performers who at- tained worldwide promi- nence before, during, and after World War II, The Sound of Music fiction- alizes all but the bones details of the histori- cal record. This caused a clash between Wise and the real-life Maria Von Trapp (played in the film by Julie Andrews), who there to be “more truth” in the movie. Wise declined, saying he was making the film he wanted to make and, because she had sold the rights, she had Broadway he and Maria fall in love and wed. Shortly are and the after their honeymoon, the Nazis come into power through the (which happened on March 12, 1938) and the anti-Nazi Captain Von Trapp is forced to flee the country with his family in the dead of night. The Sound of Music is in- tended to be a feel-good ex- travaganza – one that sweeps aside considerations of logic and intelligence in bare- Anschluss Ernest wanted Ref: reelviews.net/reelviews/ sound-of-music-the FACE OF THE DAY YOUR DAY Horoscope by Saurabbh Sachdeva ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20 TAURUS APR 21 - MA Y 20 GEMINI MA Y 21 - JUNE 21 CANCER JUNE 22 - JUL Y 23 You may fi nd yourself in a very perplexed position when it comes to money, unable to decide whether to spend money on fun to have an image in your circle or to be an odd one out. Your teachers will be extremely impressed with you. You will enjoy your parents company. You are on with your fi tness regime and you will surely get the results you desperately desire. Going abroad for settlement is on cards and you must start with your preparations. On domestic front, you will be quite in demand and lots of things will keep you busy. You will feel very refresh and energetic today. You worry without any reason so relax and enjoy what you have. You may get an unexpect- ed career call that will change your life forever. Your spouse will pamper you in many ways today. You are happy in your relationship. Those involved in export and import business will see a hike. You will complete all your pending task today . You will managed to sustain a peaceful environment at home. You will be very busy today on social front, as you can expect some calls from friends today. LEO JUL Y 24 - AUGUST 23 You are great when it come to money management and you have a big heart for others. You will successfully complete the project, which kept you occupying for long. Today is a very auspicious day for any kind of inauguration. You will be involved in lot of charity. VIRGO AUG 24 - SEP 23 LIBRA SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22 You may feel fi nancially secure but your ambitions have take away your sleep of the night, try and relax and sometime take it easy. You will soon meet a friend who can understand you and whose company will make you happy. Remember somethings take time. SCORPIO OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22 You are very jovial and kind hearted person. You are a very nice parent and always understand your kids but you must know when to stop pampering. You may bring a pet to your house and it will be the best decision in the recent times. You may feel a lot of pressure to get married. You are an outstanding home maker and you take care of your kids like no one can. You are very close to your parents and may visit them frequently going forward. On professional front, you will get the break that you have been expecting. You may attend a social gathering. SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 22 Money is fl owing into your life from all directions and your spouse is your lucky charm. You must not be a part of any controversies and you know someone close to you involved then guide them and show them a way out. A new vehicles is on cards, may also come as a gift from parents. CAPRICORN DEC 23 - JAN 20 You may feel challenged on work front but its an healthy competition which will help you realise your true potential. On domestic front, do not indulge in any kind of argument with your parents just for the sake of it, sometime you need to understand their concern. AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19 PISCES FEB20 - MARCH 20 On professional front, you have already proved your metal and your career is going great. Your friends may be helping but can also manipulate you sometimes so be careful. Those who matters will always understand you and those you don’t. Your new business is doing good but you need to have some patience when it comes to profi t. Your child may need your serious counselling so show them you are there. You make take your family along on a work trip. Its time to take your love life to next level and be open about it. SHWETA DUBEY, Blogger

HOLLYWOOD JAIPUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 202011 www.fi rstindia.co.in I www.fi rstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefi rstindia I facebook.com/thefi rstindia I instagram.com/thefi rstindia T he Emily Blunt-starrer ‘ A Quiet Place: Part II’, which was scheduled to release in March, will now open on September 4 this year. The film, written and directed by Blunt’s actor-filmmaker husband John Krasinski, was originally set to hit the big screen in late March, but was among numerous Hollywood films de- layed amid the novel coronavirus pandemic and unprecedented theater closures. On March 13, Krasinski had shared the news of the delay through a post on Twitter. Krasinski wrote: “One of the things I’m most proud of is that people have said our movie is one you have to see all together Well, due to the every-changing circumstances of what’s going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that. “ As insanely excited as we are for all of you to see this movie... I’m gonna wait to release the film til we CAN all see it together! So here’s to our group movie date! See you soon!” The Paramount movie is a sequel to the 2018 silent blockbuster ‘ A Quiet Place’. It was about a post-apocalyptic world where hu- mans are the prey of fast-moving creatures who track victims by sound. The 2018 film revolved around a family struggling to survive in a world where making the slight- est sound draws the attention of a predatory alien species that has taken over the planet. —IANS ‘A QUIET PLACE’ Emily Blunt Appreciating little things M lockdown. During an Instagram Live Q&A, Hailey spoke about how she’s recently learned to appreciate the “simple and small things in life that really do make me happy.” She said: “I thought I was going to have a lot of anxiety through this process and there has been some. “But it’s also really shown me that the simplicity in life and kind of dial- ling everything back has made me so happy.” “I’ve been happier than I felt in months just from being able to be low-key and just hang, and not have things on a schedule. I feel really recon- nected with myself and that’s unexpectedly made me really happy,” Hailey added. Hailey and Justin are currently based at their 9,000 square-foot estate in Ontario. —IANS SNUBBED IN ‘Doctor Strange’? A a superhero. Writer of ‘Doctor Strange’, C Robert Cargill, said that director Scott Derrickson wanted to rope in Chastain for the role of Strange’s former lover Dr. Christine Palmer. Once Chastain turned down the role, it then went to actress Rachel McAdams. Speaking on the Junkfood Cinema podcast, Cargill said: “The interesting thing that Hollywood’s starting to find out is that a lot of the actresses out there want to be superhe- roes as much as the actors do. I know this happened with Scott. He went to Jessica Chastain to get her on Doctor Strange because we were considering her ... (and) she’s like, ‘Hey , look, this project sounds awesome, and I would love to do it. But I’m only going to get one shot at being in a Marvel film and becoming a Marvel character, and I trained in bal- let, and I really want to wear a cape.” “And that was the coolest rejection ever. She wanted to be the superhero, not badass doctor Night Nurse”, she said. ctress Jessica Chastain turned down the chance to play Dr. Christine Palmer in the Benedict Cumber- batch starrer ‘Doctor Strange’ as she only wants to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as odel Hailey Bieber is spending quality time with her husband, singer Justin Bieber amidst the coronavirus —IANS Jessica Chastain Never getting back! A ‘Baywatch’. The ‘High School Mu- sical’ star appeared in an episode of ‘Hot Ones’ with host Sean Evans, and opened up about his career in Hollywood as well as the body trans- formation he underwent to star alongside Dwayne Johnson in the 2017 film. “That was actually a really important time to do Baywatch because I realised that when I was done with that movie, I don’t ever want to be in that good of shape again. It was so hard,” Efron admitted. “You’re working with almost no wiggle room, right? You’ve got things like water under your skin that you’re worrying about, making your six-pack into a four-pack. S**t like that it’s just not a it’s just stu- pid,” he added. The actor con- fessed that he is glad his phy- sique made the movie look good and even admitted he would do it again if the right project ctor Zac Efron says he has no desire to get back in the good shape that he was in while filming the movie Selma Blair Incredible self-isolation A a chance to spend more time with her son. In an episode of Miley Cyrus’s web series ‘Bright Minded’, the 47-year-old actress said that the social distancing guidelines imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus have had little impact on the way she lives her life. That’s because she doesn’t go out much due to having multiple sclerosis (MS). She also noted that she is enjoying her time with her eight-year-old son Arthur. “I’ve been pretty much in isolation for two years, ctress Selma Blair says she is having an incredible time during self- isolation as it gives her absolutely manded it. de- —IANS because my physical issues make it harder to get out.” —IANS Zac Efron Hailey Bieber

CITY BUZZ 12 JAIPUR | TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 www.firstindia.co.in I www.firstindia.co.in/epaper/ I twitter.com/thefirstindia I facebook.com/thefirstindia I instagram.com/thefirstindia Surviving the lockdown WHAT’S HAPPENING! CITY FIRST Ever Ahmedabad: wonder how the animals locked up in cages at the zoo feel? Being captured and taken away from their natu- ral habitat means a big adjustment for them. Now with the lockdown in effect, all the hu- mans are being forced to stay indoors, much against their will and are unable to do the things they normally do. So, how to cope with being cooped up inside your home, with no say in it whatsoever? Here are a few things you can indulge in... Ahmedabad’s usually bustling Bhadra area looks particularly desolate at night with no people on the streets amid the lockdown. PUT ON READING GLASSES You have wanted to read that classic book for ages but haven’t had the time. Now is the time to finish it from cover to cover. Catch up on your reading and get your hands on any books you can find online. —PHOTO BY NANDAN DAVE some water and good soil. Enjoy the fresh veggies when bloom. rate away! BUILD A HOBBY Remember that hobby you used to indulge in when you kid? Recall those mem- ories and dust off the dirt from your things in the attic. Relive your childhood and encourage your little ones to inculcate a hobby too. cityfirstgujarat@gmail.com they EXTREME MAKEOVER Well, it needn’t be extreme, but a makeover of any corner or room in your home can be done. Since, heading out to buy supplies is not an option, make do with have on hand and deco- were a TEND TO A GARDEN Grow your own vegeta- ble garden replete with chillies, herbs such as coriander, basil, rose- mary, chives, parsley, tomato, lemons. All you need is 4-6 hours of un- interrupted sunlight, what you Surat Salabatpura police station PSI and staff sing the “Corona Se Bach Ke Raho” song to raise awareness of the novel coronavirus pandemic. WHAT’S HAPPENING! On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, Economic Advisor to CM, Arvind Mayaram, wore a special t-shirt with the photo of Buddha in white colour. Wearing this t-shirt, Mayaram posted his photo on Twitter and captioned it, “I am now official Gautam Buddha!” On the fifth day of the ongoing Mask Distribution campaign by Vipra Foundation, 3500 masks were handed over to the District Collector Jogaram on Monday under the leadership of Vipra Foundation Mask Distribution Incharge Sunita Sharma. On this occasion Chief whip in Rajasthan assembly Mahesh Joshi, National Ministers of Vipra Foundation Vinod and Nirmala Aman, VIFA Zone- 1 State General Secretary Advocate Rajesh Colonel and Chirag Sharma were also present. The campaign aims to distribute 7 lakh masks in seven days across the country. On the occasion of Bhagwan Mahaveer Jayanti, Kanwarlal Pani, Ashok Patni and Suresh Patni along with other family members celebrated the festival at their home listening to the preaching of Saint Muni Sudha Sagar. The family that owns one of the leading marble trading companies - RK Marble, gave the message of social distancing and also made an appeal to people to stay home and safe. During our fight against the epidemic, team ‘Jazba’, a group of 15 people, came forward to distribute food packets in various areas of the Pink City. They are providing food to approximately 2500 people regularly including the necessary ration items to 400 to 500 people so that nobody sleeps on an empty stomach. UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal received a cheque of Rs one crore from Navratnammal Kothari, Vinod Lodha and Sumersingh Bothra among other members from SS Jain Subodh Education Committee of Jaipur to battle against Coronavirus. The cheque has been submitted to the CM Relief Fund. The committee members have also appreciated the efforts being made by the government. On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, Vardhaman Jain Sthankwasi Sangh of Kishangarh strengthened the government’s hands by donating 2 lakh rupees to the aid fund on Monday. Amidst the lockdown, the people of Samaj celebrated the festival of Mahavir Jayanti with religious events in their respective homes. FIAM Production and Niche Foundation Fashion Academy took an initiative to spread awareness about the novel coronavirus through an indoor photoshoot. During the shoot, the message of taking precautionary measures like staying home, washing hands, maintaining social distancing and more were displayed on Model Nuthan Patil through makeup. The shoot was done under the supervision of Founder of FIAM Production Pankti Desai, Co-founder Sahil Dubey and Founder of Niche Foundation Fashion Academy Dr Anil Nair. PINK CITY LIGHTS UP! Sangeeta Garg, State Secretary Rajasthan Congress Committee and Convener Nobel Activities and Social Awareness (NASA) appreciated the hard work of newspaper hawker’s community, who have been distributing newspapers every morning and providing their services amid the corona scare in the city. President of NASA Kirti Gupta presented a Shawl as a token of appreciation to the hawker, who delivers newspaper at her place. Sudhir Mathur from the Pink City lit up diyas at his residence on Sunday night at 9 pm, for 9 minutes, supporting the PM. Rambagh Palace in the Pink City was beautifully lit up with diyas at 9 pm on Sunday night, following the instructions of PM Narendra Modi.

First India Rajasthan-English News Paper Today 07 April 2020 edition

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