Jaipur

CM Gehlot inaugurates park built to relieve students’ stress

14 Sep 2023 09:10 AM IST

On Wednesday, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated a 30-hectare park built at a cost of Rs 120 crore, one of the stated aims of which is to provide a stress-free environment to coaching institute students here. According to a statement, the Urban Improvement Trust began construction of the park in

No Gehlot or Pilot factions in Congress: Sachin Pilot

14 Sep 2023 09:09 AM IST

Former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, while addressing a condolence meeting at the residence of State Minister Dheeraj Gurjar, said that the priority for Congress in the upcoming assembly elections is to fight unitedly and win elections in all four states. In Congress, after winning elections, decisions about the Chief

RATHORE HELD MEETING REGARDING VISHWAKARMA YOJANA

14 Sep 2023 09:09 AM IST

JAIPUR: Under the leadership of State Chairman Sumant Singh Jagaavat, a delegation of representatives met with MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday regarding the Vishwakarma Yojana introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting also discussed the detailed action plan for the inauguration ceremony. The delegation included Deputy Chairman Rakesh

AMBULANCE EMPLOYEES PROTEST FOR SALARY RAISE

14 Sep 2023 09:08 AM IST

JAIPUR: Ambulance employees have been on strike for several days demanding inclusion in the contractual cadre of employees and payment of salary according to UTI Bank norms. Ambulance workers, speaking at a press conference, said that ambulance employees have been working continuously for permanentization with a demand for low salaries

HIGH VAT, PETROL DEALERS STRIKE FOR 2 DAYS

14 Sep 2023 09:07 AM IST

JAIPUR: Fuel pumps will remain closed from 10 am to 6 pm on Wednesday and Thursday across the state, as the Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association has called for a strike to protest the high value-added tax (VAT) rate on fuel. The Association has called for a two-day symbolic strike on

Gehlot slams centre for long-standing Kota Airport demand

14 Sep 2023 09:06 AM IST

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot was on his visit to Kota on Wednesday, where he addressed the media and sarcastically criticized the Central Government and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over the long-standing demand for an airport in the industrial city of Kota in the state. He said, “The work that

Rising toll: 23rd suicide alarms Kota coaching hub

14 Sep 2023 09:04 AM IST

On the unfortunate Tuesday night, a medical aspirant from Jharkhand preparing for the NEET (National Eligibility and Entrance Test) allegedly hanged herself in her hostel room in the Vigyan Nagar area of Kota district. The police informed that Richa Sinha, who was preparing for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET),

BJP suspends Kailash Meghwal: Election showdown looms

14 Sep 2023 09:03 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended former Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker and MLA from Shahpura, Kailash Meghwal, from primary membership of the party. The party has accused him of indiscipline. Meanwhile, during a press conference, Meghwal mentioned that he had written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding

Rathore claims corruption in construction of riverfront

13 Sep 2023 11:21 AM IST

JAIPUR: Leader of the Opposition, Rajendra Rathore, has criticized CM Gehlot’s cancellation of his Kota visit. He said, “The fact that the inauguration ceremony of this project worth hundreds of crores was postponed indicates that the construction of the riverfront happened in defiance of Supreme Court and High Court orders,

Petrol, diesel to remain unavailable for two days

13 Sep 2023 11:21 AM IST

JAIPUR: On Wednesday, petroleum dealers in Rajasthan, under the banner of the Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association, announced a strike, suspending the sale of petrol and diesel from 10 AM to 6 PM for two days. The association has called for the reduction of taxes on petrol and diesel from the

Pilot advises contesting elections unitedly

13 Sep 2023 11:20 AM IST

AJMER: Former Deputy Chief Minister and member of the Congress Working Committee, Sachin Pilot, visited Ajmer on Tuesday during a short visit. He delivered a message to party workers to contest the assembly elections unitedly and ensure victory for the Congress. Upon his arrival, supporters welcomed him with banners and

Gajendra Shekhawat’s stern warning on Sanatan Dharma criticism

13 Sep 2023 11:20 AM IST

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said anyone who speaks against the Sanatan Dharma would have his tongue pulled out and his eyes gouged out. A video of Shekhawat making the purported remarks went viral on social media. He was speaking at a public rally in Barmer district of poll-bound