Jaipur

Woman murdered, body displayed on tree

20 Sep 2023 11:19 AM IST

PRATAPGARH: According to the police, a differently-abled woman was allegedly killed, and her body was hanged from a tree in the Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan by a man for refusing to marry him. They said that the body of the girl was found hanging from a tree in a forested

Rural residents threaten protest over district shift

20 Sep 2023 11:17 AM IST

The anger of the rural people in 16 Gram Panchayats of Mandalgarh, Bhilwara district, over the government’s decision to move them from Bhilwara district to the newly created Shahpura district has resurfaced. The villagers have warned the government of a protest and vote boycott in the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections

ERCP becomes a political battleground in Rajasthan, Shekhawat silent

20 Sep 2023 11:16 AM IST

The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) has emerged as the biggest issue in the state’s electoral politics this time. Central Minister of Water Resources, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, is facing opposition from various quarters in the state. He is now avoiding making statements about the ERCP issue. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

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19 Sep 2023 11:40 AM IST

Gehlot approved Rs 30 crores for 99 colleges JAIPUR: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved an additional budget provision of Rs 30 crore for 99 colleges in the state. These include 72 co-educational colleges and 27 women’s colleges. Of this amount, Rs 28 crore will be spent on the construction

Protests erupt as Didwana school prepares for elections

19 Sep 2023 11:39 AM IST

The election process is in full swing at the Swami Vivekananda Government Model School in Didwana. The distribution of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the deployment of polling parties for the upcoming legislative assembly elections in the newly formed district are being finalized. The school, located in the district headquarters,

Cultural program at Mahatma Gandhi Medical University

19 Sep 2023 11:39 AM IST

On the occasion of the 20th memorial day of the Late Shri Ramjilal Swarnkar, Founder and Trustee of Mahatma Gandhi Medical University, Sitapura, renowned classical maestro of Patiala Gharana, Kaushiki Chakraborty embraced the evening with a rangoli of thumri, dhrupad and semi-classical filmy songs. Floral tributes were offered to the

Congress rolls out yatras across 13 districts

19 Sep 2023 11:38 AM IST

The Congress has taken a decision to take out yatras in 13 districts of Rajasthan, which will benefit from the East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), in order to urge the central government to grant it national project status. Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra said that the Prime Minister has

Jaipur’s unique Ganeshotsav: idols with plant seeds blossom

19 Sep 2023 11:37 AM IST

Like every year, this year in Jaipur, Rajasthan, there is a lot of excitement to witness Ganesh Chaturthi. Every street and neighbourhood has shops selling idols. As much as people are enthusiastic about the arrival of Lord Ganesha, they are also concerned about the environment. With each passing year, the

BJP’s Chandrakanta Meghwal calls for women’s security

19 Sep 2023 11:36 AM IST

Under the BJP’s “Parivartan Sankalp Yatra,” a press conference was held in Jamwa Ramgarh on Monday. During this event, MLA Chandrakanta Meghwal addressed the press and stated that due to the increasing atrocities against women in Rajasthan, a sense of insecurity has emerged among women. Meghwal said, “Today, women in

Family of martyr receives Rs 50 L financial aid

19 Sep 2023 11:36 AM IST

The family of Lance Naik Mukesh Kumar, who sacrificed his life for the country, has received a financial aid package of 50 lakh rupees from the Rajasthan government. In a ceremony held today, District Collector Sitaram Jat handed over a 50 lakh rupees cheque to Mukesh Kumar’s mother Santosh Devi.

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to inaugurate Pradesh Congress Bhavan

19 Sep 2023 11:35 AM IST

The inauguration of the new Congress State building will take place on September 23 in Jaipur, with the presence of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and former National President Rahul Gandhi. The Congress party has invited leaders from within the organization for this event rather than the general public. Over

Rumours abound as Vasundhara Raje stays absent on BJP’s Yatras

19 Sep 2023 11:34 AM IST

Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is not visible in the ongoing Parivartan Sankalp Yatras. She only attended the inauguration events of these yatras. Afterwards, she did not participate in the organized yatras and gatherings. Meanwhile, prominent leaders from other states, along with central ministers associated with the state, have campaigned