FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms Vol. 14 No. 183 | BHOPAL | MONDAY | DECEMBER 16, 2024 | Pages 12 ` 3 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. mpeng/2010/35815 FREE www.freepressjournal.in World ABC agrees to pay $15 mn to Trump's presidential library P.9 fp Briefs BHOPAL 5-day Tansen Centenary function begins A Guinness World Record for largest Hindustani classical band was created by state culture department in Gwalior on Sunday - the inaugural day of five-day 100th International Tansen Samaroh. Nearly 546 artistes of Madhya Pradesh made the record by playing nine musical instruments together with three ragas composed by Tansen at Gwalior Fort for nine minutes under the event titled, Samvet. See Page 2 NEW DELHI Lanka Prez in India Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for his three-day visit to India, marking his first foreign trip since assuming office in September.This is President Disanayaka's first bilateral visit to India since he assumed Presidency. An opportunity to further deepen India-Sri Lanka ties and add momentum to the people-centric partnership. NEW DELHI Stop whining about EVMs: Omar to Cong Opening another point of friction with an important ally, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed the Congress party's vehement objection to Electronic Voting Machines, and echoed the BJP's defence -- you can't accept election results when you win, and blame EVMs when you lose. ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: BHOPAL MONEY INDORE NASHIK 4 tribals killed as tractor overturns Villagers were returning after collecting herbs when accident happened Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL Four tribals were killed and 15 others injured when a tractortrolley overturned in an attempt to save a buffalo in Gwalior district, the police said on Sunday. The accident took place at around 10.30 pm on Saturday in the Ghatigaon area, the police said. The police said that 31 people of the Saharia tribal community had visited Pai Kho village at 4 pm on Saturday to dig the roots of the Shatavari forest medicines. While returning to their village, the tractor-trolley went out of control and overturned at Tilawali square when the driver tried to avoid hitting a buffalo, Ghatigaon police station in-charge Jeevanlal Mahor said. The deceased were ident- CM ANNOUNCES EX GRATIA OF RS 4 LAKH m Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the untimely death of four residents of Kaith village in an accident caused by a tractor-trolley going out of control near Antari-Tilavali trisection under Ghatigaon development block of Gwalior district. m The CM has directed the officials concerned to release financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased. m The CM prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and strength to the bereaved family to bear this deep sorrow. ified as Foolwati, 45, Ramdas, 46, Arun, 14, and Kasturi Bai, 65, the official said. Fifteen others were injured and undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gwalior, he added. Student loses leg in LPG cylinder blast in govt hostel Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL A student lost his leg, while eight others were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded at a government-run hostel in Mauganj district late on Saturday evening, the police said on Sunday. The blast occurred at a hostel for scheduled caste boys in Naigadi, around 40 km from the district headquarters, around 11 pm on Saturday. As many as eight children and a cook were injured in the explosion, he said. Collector Ajay Shrivastava said after preliminary treatment at the community health centre in Naigadi, the injured persons were sent to Rewa for further medical attention. Prima facie, it appears that an LPG cylinder exploded, he said. Shrivastava said the authorities were probing into the incident. The official said the injured boys were in the age group of 15 to 17 years, and one of them lost a leg. Only eight students were in the hostel as the rest of them had left for their homes. 4Continued on | P6 Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away Our Staff Reporter Online Report BHOPAL Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain breathed his last and passed away at the age of 73 due to heart-related issues. Earlier on Sunday (December 15(, Hussain was admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia Dhankhar visits Maharajwada After the inauguration of the Geo Science Museum, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar went to Maharajwada to see the magnificent historical buildings. Union Minister Jyotiradiya Scindia and Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar briefed him about the architecture of the historical buildings. Satish Chandra Dubey were present.  The spouse of the Vice President, Sudesh Dhankhar, ENEMY PROPERTY ACT fore the appellate authority in New Delhi in the Custodian of Enemy Property Act case. While disposing of the petition, the single bench in its order said the appellate authority should take a decision on the basis of merits and de- Petitioners were instructed to approach appellate authority in Delhi merits. A petition was filed by the Pataudi family in 2015. They had challenged the government's decision to take control of the properties of the last Nawab of Bhopal under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. In its order, Custodian of Enemy Property for India, Mumbai (CEPI) had declared the Nawab's properties as enemy property because his elder daughter princess Abida Sultan had gone to Pakistan in 1950. She (Abida) had gone to Pakistan while the Nawab was alive. 4Continued on | P6 told PTI. Hussain’s manager Nirmala Bachani said in a statement the maestro was battling blood-pressure related problems. More details about his unfortunate demise are awaited. The percussionist, one of India’s most celebrated classical musicians, received the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023. The eldest son of legendary tabla player Allah Rakha, Hussain has followed in the footsteps of his father, becoming a marquee name in India and across the world. Vikas Khanna dinner Bezos savours Indore’s Dahi Kebab Tarun Tiwari INDORE Indore aka the food capital of India’s gastronomic legacy recently earned international acclaim when Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez indulged in Indore-inspired flavours at celebrity chef Vikas Khanna’s Bungalow restaurant in New York City. Among the standout dishes from various parts of India was the Dahi Kebab, a tribute to Indore’s celebrated street food, which left an indelible Indore: A Gastronomic Powerhouse From the bustling lanes of Chappan Dukan to the lively Sarafa Bazaar, Indore’s rich culinary heritage has long captivated food enthusiasts. Known for its irresistible chaats, poha, jalebis, and kebabs, the city’s diverse and innovative food offerings have reached far beyond its borders, further solidifying its reputation as a gastronomic powerhouse. impression on the couple. The Dahi Kebab, a classic from Indore’s vibrant food scene, was part of an eclectic menu featuring dishes from across India. Vikas Khanna revealed on social media that he drew inspiration for the dish from the legendary Dahi Tikki A Star-Studded Affair The New York dinner hosted by Vikas Khanna showcased not only Indore’s Dahi Kebab but also a wide array of Indian delicacies, including Bengali Kasundi Tandoori Avocado, Bihari Sattu Roti, Udipi’s Annanas Menaskai, and Gujarat’s Tindora Pickle. Other highlights included Nagaland’s Black Rice Pudding, Odisha’s Guguni Chaat, Dogra-inspired Chicken Anarkali, and Gulab Jamun Ice Cream with Millet-Chocolate Cake. of Sarafa Bazaar in Indore. Sharing the recipe, Khanna noted, “Born in Indore, Redefined in Manhattan,” highlighting how the iconic flavour had been re-imagined for an international audience. 4Continued on | P6 LS to take up 'ONOE' bills next week PTI NEW DELHI The government has deferred the introduction of bills related to 'one nation one election' in the Lok Sabha till after the completion of financial business, sources said. Earlier, the two bills -- The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill) --? were listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The sources in the government said the the bills could be brought later this week after the House passes the first batch of supplementary demands for grants listed for Monday. The revised list of business, issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat, does not have the two bills on the agenda for Monday. However, the government can always bring in legislative agenda to Parliament at the last minute through 'Supplementary List of Business' with the permission of the Lok Sabha Speaker. 4Continued on | P6 PM calls Indore ‘Capital of Cuisine’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi had praised Indore’s delicacies, especially its wide range of namkeen, and called Indore the Capital of Cuisine. PM’s speech, during the Pravasi Bhartiya Sammelan in 2023, made such an impact on the NRIs that they couldn’t resist having a tour of the world-famous Indori namkeen.Indore’s Dahi Kebab at Vikas Khanna dinner 5-day Assembly session from today, 8 bills to be tabled Heavy security deployed at Vidhan Sabha Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL The five-day winter session of the 16th Legislative Assembly will start on Monday. Principal secretary of the Assembly AP Singh said that there will be five sittings of the House. Since the notification of the winter session was issued, information of 888 starred questions and 878 unstarred questions have been received in the Assembly Secretariat. Assembly sources said a total 1766 questions were sub- mitted. Among them 888 are started questions and 876 are un-started questions. As many as 1,070 questions were filed through the online system and 696 questions through the offline method. About 178 notices of call-attention, one adjournment motion, 14 unofficial resolutions and 47 zero hour have been received. Information on eight bills will be presented in the Assembly. This will be the fourth session of the 15th Legislative Assembly of the state. Shahdol, Pachmarhi shiver as temp hits 1°C Bhopal records 4.2°C; cold wave to intensify Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL/NARMADAPURAM Intense cold wave continued to sweep the state on Sunday. Shahdol and Pachmarhi freezed at 1 degree Celsius, while 13 cities recorded below 5 degrees Celsius. Anti-cyclonic circulation lies over east Rajasthan and northwest Madhya Pradesh, which will enhance northerly winds till Next 48 hours. Thereafter, easterly winds would prevail over the state, according to the meteorological department officials. In Bhopal, normal life was thrown out of gear due to the cold wave, which continued to sweep for the last four to five days. 4Continued on | P6 was especially present. 4Continued on | P6 E-paper Brand Sutra Building A Free Knowledge Zone P.12 VP inaugurates country’s first Geo Science Museum in Gwl Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday inaugurated the country’s first Geo Science Museum in Gwalior. The museum encompasses information related to the origin of earth, human race, development of human culture and universe. It has been developed by the National Science Museum Council in association with the Gwalior Municipal Corporation. The visitors to the museum will get the opportunity to see dinosaur eggs and other precious objects. Governor Mangubhai Patel, Union Minister for Telecommunication Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union Minister for State, MUMBAI Edit Cong at the receiving end of debate P.8 DOUBLE TRAGEDY | 15 injured in road accident in Gwalior; 9 hurt in LPG cylinder blast in Mauganj hostel Our Staff Reporter The High Court, principal bench of Jabalpur, refused to intervene in an Enemy Property case of actress Sharmila Tagore, her son Saif Ali Khan and Sabiha Sultan. A single bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal has given the Pataudi family the freedom to present an application be- PUNE Tata Steel engages with miners NMDC, OMC to secure future iron ore needs HC refuses to intervene in Pataudi case BHOPAL UJJAIN PRESS Homeless man dies due to cold Bhopal: A 55-year-old homeless man was found dead on the footpath at Center Point under Jehangirabad police station. As per reports, the man identified as Mohd Iqbal (55) aka Guddu used to live on the footpaths near Centre Point and did odd jobs. On Saturday morning, Iqbal was found dead by one Shoaib Khan who informed police. Locals said that Iqbal died of cold. It is worth mentioning that severe cold had claimed lives of three homeless persons on Friday. All of them used to sleep on footpath. Baiga painter Techie suicide case: Jodhaiya Bai Estranged wife, her passes away family members held CM calls her ‘pride of Umaria district’ Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL PTI BENGALURU/LUCKNOW The Bengaluru Police has arrested three people, including the estranged wife of tech executive Atul Subhash, who died by suicide recently, an official said on Sunday. Nikita Singhania was arrested from Gurugram, Haryana, while her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were picked up from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj for abetting Subhash's suicide, the Bengaluru Police official said. They were arrested on Saturday morning, brought to Bengaluru and sent to 14-days judicial custody after being produced before a local court, he said. A senior official from Prayagraj police on Sunday claimed that the Bengaluru Police did not inform them about the arrest of Nisha Singhania and Anuragh Singhania. Subhash, 34, was found hanging from his house in Munnekolalu in southeast Bengaluru on December 9. He left behind lengthy videos and notes, blaming his wife and inlaws for driving him to commit suicide through "false" cases and "persistent torture". Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said Subhash's wife, mother-in-law and brother-in-law have been apprehended and are in judicial custody. The investigation will follow. Padma Shri awardee and Bagia artist Jodhaiya Bai Baiga passed away on Sunday evening at her village Lodha in Umaria district. The 86-yearold artist had suffered paralysis on the right side of her body earlier in January and had been unwell since then. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed grief at her demise. He said that the Jodhaiya Bai, the pride of Umaria district, contributed significantly to popularising Baiga painting in the country and abroad. The CM said that the world of tribal painting has suffered an irreparable loss due to her demise. He prayed to Baba Mahakal to give peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the sorrow. She is survived by two sons and a daughter. 4Continued on | P6 4Continued on | P6