Jaipur, July 27 (IANS) Social media has become the latest political battleground in Rajasthan, with both the Congress and the BJP acknowledging its growing influence on public opinion and electoral outreach. As digital platforms increasingly shape political narratives, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has urged the government to pay attention to the voices of Gen Z on social media, while the BJP has said it will strengthen its Instagram strategy after the ongoing Parliament session, ahead of t…
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Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday flagged off Bharat Taxi in Jaipur, marking the launch of the cooperative ride-hailing platform in the state capital. The launch event was held at the Bhagwat Singh Mehta Auditorium at the OTS campus, where the Chief Minister attended as the chief guest. The company claims that passengers will benefit from fares 10–15 per cent lower than those charged by Ola and Uber, while eliminating surge pricing to ensure uniform …
Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) The vast stretches of the Thar Desert are set to witness a remarkable transformation this monsoon as a massive artificial lake with a circumference of 28 kilometre takes shape in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, officials said on Friday. The reservoir, developed at the Burji 1356 escape structure of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project, is expected to become a crucial water source for the desert districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer.Built as part of efforts to strengthen water secur…
Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday challenged Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s assertion that no paper leak had occurred during the last two-and-three-quarter years of his government’s tenure. In a statement, Gehlot alleged that the Rajasthan government had failed to conduct impartial investigations into complaints related to recruitment examinations.Referring to the NEET-UG examination, Gehlot alleged that complaints regarding the leak were initially…
Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Construction work on the Jaipur Metro Phase‑2 project officially commenced on Wednesday, marking a major step towards expanding the city’s public transport network. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the project by performing the Bhoomi Pujan at the Metro depot in Sitapura and described the Metro as the future “lifeline of Jaipur.”Speaking after travelling on the Metro from Mansarovar to Chandpole (Badi Chaupar route), the Chief Minister said the city wou…
Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham on Tuesday described the Congress’s recent protest as a “political gimmick,” alleging that the party was attempting to mislead the public instead of engaging constructively on issues affecting the people. Bedham said the Congress has been unsettled by the rapid pace of development in the country and Rajasthan, as well as the expanding opportunities being created for young people.He remarked that, unable to acc…
Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje, on Wednesday said that the spirit of humanity is far greater than political differences, while recalling an incident when she visited the Congress office after the demise of former MP Abrar Ahmed.Raje recalled that many had questioned whether it was appropriate for a Chief Minister to visit the Opposition party’s office, but she had responded that compassion and humanity should always rise above political boundaries.Speakin…
Jaipur, July 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan Assembly will mark its 75th year with a special gathering of current and former Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) on Wednesday, inaugurating the Assembly’s ‘Amrit Utsav’ celebrations, officials said on Tuesday. Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani reviewed the preparations for the event on Tuesday and inspected the venue and related arrangements.During the inspection, Devnani directed government officials to ensure seamless arrangements for the…
Jaipur, July 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday directed the Police Department to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards crime, making it clear that Range Inspectors General (IGs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) will be held directly accountable for maintaining law and order in their respective jurisdictions.Chairing a high-level review meeting at his residence, the Chief Minister instructed police officers to move beyond routine arrests and focus on dismantling …
Jaipur, July 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham on Saturday said that achieving the vision of a developed India and a developed Rajasthan requires the collective efforts of the government, industry, and the public, and urged every individual to define their role in the nation’s progress. Speaking in Jaipur under the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ initiative, he said that in the realm of Artificial Intelligence, automation, and robotics, India is no longer solely dependent on…