New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Indian archery pioneer Shyam Lal Meena, a member of India’s first-ever Olympic archery team at the Seoul Games in 1988, passed away after a prolonged illness at the age of 61.Shyam Lal Meena, who had been battling liver-related complications in recent years, breathed his last in a hospital after his condition deteriorated. His death marks the end of a significant chapter in Indian archery history, with the former Olympian remembered as one of the sport’s earliest tra…
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Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday directed officials to take strict action against those involved in illegal religious conversions and against government employees found participating in political activities.During a district-level review meeting in Banswara, CM Sharma also announced the development of sandalwood forests in the district, with 11,000 sandalwood saplings to be planted in each designated forest area under the Hariyalo Rajasthan campaign.He …
Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday visited the remote tribal village of Chuda in Banswara district, interacting directly with villagers, listening to their concerns and reviewing development needs as part of the state government’s Gram Vikas Chaupal initiative. After holding a night Chaupal in the village on Wednesday, the Chief Minister returned early Thursday morning and walked through village lanes, meeting local residents and understanding public se…
Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) The Rajasthan Excise Department, under the direction of Excise Commissioner Namit Mehta, has intensified its crackdown on the illicit manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of liquor across the state through a special preventive campaign.The drive, conducted from May 1 to May 5, resulted in large-scale seizures, destruction of raw materials and multiple arrests.According to official data, a total of 633 cases were registered during the campaign, while 172 individuals …
Banswara, May 5 (IANS) A boat carrying 10 people capsized in the Mahi river in Rajasthan’s Banswara on Tuesday, leaving two persons, including an eight-year-old child, missing. Eight people, including the boatman, managed to swim to safety, officials said.The incident occurred around 3 p.m. near Bhaisau village under the Arthuna police station limits.According to officials, the boat overturned nearly 200 metres from the riverbank.The missing persons have been identified as 21-year-old Jayesh and…
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough against organised cyber crime, the Cyber Crime Police Station, Jaipur, has dismantled an interstate fraud syndicate and arrested 17 accused involved in a Rs 5.30 crore financial scam executed through WhatsApp impersonation. The case originated from a complaint lodged on April 24, 2026, via the national cyber helpline (1930) by Dipendra Singh, an accountant at a private company.The complainant reported receiving messages from an unknown WhatsA…
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…
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…