MONDAY 01 JULY 2024 www.thestatesman.com Pages 12 |` 5.00|LC INDIA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER SINCE 1818 X.com/thestatesmanltd. Fb/thestatesman1875 KOLKATA | NEW DELHI | SILIGURI | BHUBANESWAR INDIA BLOC TO PROTEST AGAINST MISUSE OF PROBE AGENCIES P3 WEATHER GENERALLY CLOUDY SKY. HEAVY RAIN/THUNDERSTORM ACCOMPANIED WITH LIGHTNING AND GUSTY WINDS(SPEED 30-40 KMPH). THE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES WOULD BE AROUND 33 AND 26 DEGREES CELSIUS RESPECTIVELY. RAINFALL: Nil RELATIVE HUMIDITY Max. 97 % TEMPERATURE Max: 37.1 °C (0) SUN RISES 05:28 hrs MOON RISES 01:56 hrs P10 PM resumes ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast after election-related hiatus PM introduces hashtag #Cheer4Bharat as nation gears up for Paris Olympics Min: 27.0 °C (-1) SUN SETS 19:23 hrs MOON SETS 14:58 hrs STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI, 30 JUNE THUMBNAILS The ‘Mann Ki Baat‘ radio programme may have been paused for a few months, but its spirit continues to resonate across the country and society. It highlights the good work done every day with selfless spirit, making a positive impact on society NARENDRA MODI PRIME MINISTER Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand art congratulating team India on winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, in ANI Puri on Sunday. IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall during the next 2 days: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for several northeastern states, forecasting extre- mely heavy rainfall over the next two days. Naresh Kumar, an IMD scientist, confirmed that the monsoon is currently in an active phase, with significant precipitation expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, sub-Himalayan Bengal and Sikkim. "At present, monsoon is in active phase. For the Northeastern states, we are expecting extremely heavy rainfall for the next 2 days, especially in Arunachal Prades," he said. (Pg 3) P8 ‘Thanks for reposing faith in Constitution’ Min. 60 % STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI, 30 JUNE P rime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude to the citizens for reaffirming their unwavering faith in the Constitution and the democratic systems of the country by casting their votes in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. He made these remarks while addressing the nation during his 'Mann ki Baat' radio pro- gramme. The programme was stopped after its last airing on 25 February due to the Lok Sabha elections. “The ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme may have been paused for a few months, but its spirit continues to resonate across the country and society. It highlights the good work done every day with selfless spirit, making a positive impact on society,” Modi said during the 111th episode of his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ JADEJA ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM T20IS BOLIVIA'S RESOLVE PM RELEASES BOOKS ON VENKAIAH NAIDU Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the upcoming Paris Olympics during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address. Recognising the dedication and preparation of Indian athletes following their commendbroadcast on All India Radio. Mentioning the recentlyheld Lok Sabha polls, the PrimeMinistersaid,“Today, Ialsothankthecountrymen for reaffirming their unwavering faith in our Constitution and the democratic systems of the country.” Mr Modi said the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were the largest in the world. “An election as big as this, in which 65 crore people cast their votes, has never taken place in any other country in the world. For this, I congratulate the Election Commission and able performance in Tokyo, the Prime Minister expressed confidence in their abilities to shine on the global stage once again. PM Modi, further conveyed the nation's collective hope for a stellar performance in the Paris Olympics, urging everyone to rally behind the athletes using the hashtag #Cheer4Bharat. (See Page 12) everyone involved in the voting process," he said. During the address, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi also talked about ‘Hul Diwas’ celebrated by the tribal people, adding that the day is associated with the indomitable courage of brave Sidhu-Kanhu, who strongly opposed the atrocities of foreign rulers. Mr Modi also mentioned the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign launched on World Environment Day on 5 June. P12 Gen Dwivedi takes over as Chief of Army Staff NEW DELHI, 30 JUNE General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday took charge as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande, who superannuated after more than four decades of service to the nation. Commissioned into the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles in 1984, Gen. Dwivedi has the distinction of balanced command as well as staff exposure across Northern, Eastern, and Western theatres, in varied operational environments.(Pg 3) New criminal laws in force from today AGRAJ PRATAP SINGH NEW DELHI, 30 JUNE The three new criminal laws which will come into effect from Monday are set to herald the beginning of a new era in the country's justice delivery system. Enacted with a vision to reform the justice delivery system in the country, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively, that date from the British era. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, while addressing a Conference on “India’s Pro- gressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System” which was streamed on social media, said the new criminal laws are for providing ‘justice’ in contrast to colonial legislations where the focus was on ‘punishment’. These criminal laws have been enacted after consultation with all stakeholders, including MPs and MLAs across party lines, in compliance with the recommendations received from the Law Commission of India while accommodating the suggestions made by common citizens online, the minister claimed. According to government sources, the new criminal laws mark a significant step towards empowering citizens as they are aimed at making the justice system more accessible, supportive, and efficient for all. Some of the key highlights of the new laws include filing the first information report (FIR) at any police station regardless of the place where the crime happened,onlinereportsofincidents, and police complaints, and also bringing widespread changes incorporating more use of technology, the sources added. Among other aspects, the new laws have also accorded priority to investigation for offences against women and children to ensure timely completion of cases.
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