Jaipur, July 10 (IANS) Former and current members representing every Rajasthan Assembly, from the first to the sixteenth, will come together on July 15 for a historic conference, marking the commencement of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. The landmark gathering will deliberate on the evolution of democracy, legislative traditions, the dignity of the House, Parliamentary experiences, contemporary challenges, and the Assembly’s digital transformation, while celebrating 75 years of Rajasthan’s Leg…
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Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janat Party (BJP)-led state government over the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging that the public consultation process is being used to advance the BJP-RSS agenda and divert attention from governance failures rather than seeking genuine public opinion. Addressing a press conference at the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee’s State War Room on Tuesday, Dotasra questi…
Jaipur, June 30 (IANS) The court has granted permission to Pappu Gurjar, the younger brother of slain dacoit Jagan Gurjar, to attend his last rites under tight security. Pappu Gurjar, who is also lodged in the Ajmer High Security Jail, had moved an application seeking permission to perform his brother’s final rites. The court approved the request after hearing the prison administration’s application. On the day of the funeral, Pappu Gurjar will be escorted under heavy police security to his ance…
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) On the occasion of International MSME Day, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled a series of major policy initiatives and incentives aimed at accelerating industrial growth, strengthening Rajasthan’s MSME ecosystem, promoting entrepreneurship, and positioning the state as a leading destination for investment.The Chief Minister announced the development of dedicated Haats for artisans and weavers, new incentives for the electronics and semiconductor sectors under RIPS-2…
Jaipur, June 24 (IANS) Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) President Govind Singh Dotasra on Wednesday refuted allegations made by the state Agriculture Minister Kirori Lal Meena. He accused Minister Meena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government of attempting to divert attention from the alleged fertiliser and seed scam in the Agriculture Department.Addressing a press conference at the state Congress headquarters, Dotasra said that before levelling allegations against o…
Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) NITI Aayog Member Prof. K.V. Raju has described Rajasthan as an “Achiever State”, praising its progress in drinking water supply and rural development.He also highlighted the state’s vast potential in tourism, agriculture, mining and solar energy, advocating technology-driven databases to better capture the contribution of these sectors to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).Prof. Raju further emphasised the need for continuous monitoring of government schemes, cap…
Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) After five women succumbed to sufferings due to cesarean section (C-section) challenges and other surgeries in Rajasthan’s Kota, the first death has been reported due to post delivery challenges among new mothers at the Prince Bijay Singh Memorial (PBM) Hospital in Bikaner. A 20-year-old woman from Suratgarh, identified as Preeti, died on Friday after battling multiple organ failure following complications that reportedly began after her delivery.Preeti had been admitted t…
Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Kirodi Lal Meena on Friday visited the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) headquarters and presented his position regarding the ongoing investigation into the Rajasthan State Seed Corporation case. Speaking to reporters after meeting the ACB officials, Minister Meena said that if the investigation finds him guilty, he should be arrested without hesitation.However, the Minister added that if he is innocent, the ACB must issue a…
Jaipur, June 10 (IANS) The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved the four-laning of the Nagaur–Bikaner section of National Highway-62 (NH-62), officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (Toll) model at an estimated cost of Rs 1,359.33 crore.The four-lane highway will substantially improve connectivity across Western Rajasthan, facilitate smoother transportation, and create new avenues for investment and employment.The project is al…
Jaipur, June 10 (IANS) In a strong signal of its anti-corruption stance, the Rajasthan government on Wednesday removed Jugal Kishore, a non-official director of the Rajasthan State Seed Corporation (RSSC), from the Board of Directors with immediate effect following his arrest in the Rs 2.43 crore bribery case unearthed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The Rajasthan government, on its official X account, said, “Prioritising the interests of the corporation, the Rajasthan State Seed Corporatio…