Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) In a symbolic gesture highlighting women’s empowerment, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje ensured that only women occupied the stage during the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ programme in Banswara. Emphasising the spirit of the event, she appealed to male leaders present on the stage to vacate their seats and extend their support to women.“This programme is dedicated to Nari Shakti. I request my brothers to support us by giving space to women,” Raje said. In resp…
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Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said planting 100 million saplings during the upcoming monsoon season is a key priority under the ‘Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan’ initiative, aimed at transforming the state into a greener landscape.Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister’s Office, Sharma directed officials of the Forest and Environment Department to prepare a comprehensive action plan and ensure continuous monitoring of the plant…
Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) Panic spread across more than 10 cities in Rajasthan onTuesday after several government offices received bomb threats.The threats were received by passport offices and post offices, prompting immediate concern among police and security agencies.As soon as the information was received, authorities rushed to the sites, evacuated the premises, and launched extensive search operations.According to reports, passport offices in Banswara, Sikar, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer districts …
Jaipur, March 4 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm alongside members of the public on Wednesday. Thousands of people from across the state gathered at the Chief Minister’s residence to celebrate the festival with flowers and natural colours.Sharma and his wife warmly greeted attendees, applied gulal, and showered the gathering with flower petals.On the auspicious occasion of Holi, the diverse cultural traditions of Rajasthan were brought tog…
Jaipur, Feb 9 (IANS) The School Education Department of Rajasthan on Monday released the District Academic Ranking for January 2026, offering a comprehensive assessment of the performance of all districts across academic outcomes, school operations, and governance indicators. In the latest rankings, Jhunjhunu and Hanumangarh secured the top positions, while Churu registered a notable improvement to claim the third rank.The ranking framework evaluates districts on key parameters such as student a…
Jaipur, Feb 5 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday said the state government is committed to making Rajasthan’s stone industry the leading force in the country, citing the sector’s rich legacy, global recognition and strong growth potential.The Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural session of India StoneMart at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC).“Rajasthan’s stones have a distinct and globally recognised identity. From prestigious institutio…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two proclaimed offenders wanted in long-pending bank fraud cases involving crores of rupees. The arrests were made on Friday, following a meticulously planned operation conducted across two cities, the agency said in an official press release. The accused have been identified as Sanjay Sharma, also known by aliases Sanjeev Dixit and Pankaj Bhardwaj, a resident of Banswara, Rajasthan, and Sheetal Sharma, also known as…
Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) Formal preparations have begun for the return of former Rajasthan minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya to the Congress party, with plans underway for a major show of strength in Banswara.On Sunday, Malviya met Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Govind Singh Dotasra after rejoining the party following approval from the Congress high command.Malviya is expected to formally take Congress membership at a grand public event in Banswara. For this purpose, he has …