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…
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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…
Jaipur, June 4 (IANS) In a major offensive against organised crime and mafia networks, Rajasthan Police has initiated legal proceedings to seize illegal assets worth over Rs 220 crore belonging to 636 criminals across the state.Acting under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and following directives from Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, authorities have already taken possession of assets valued at approximately Rs 32 crore in 13 cases.Chief Minister Sharma said the …
Jaipur, June 4 (IANS) In what officials describe as a relentless surgical strike on Rajasthan’s narcotics underworld, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has, within just one year of its formation, dismantled major drug trafficking networks, arrested 557 accused, and seized narcotics and assets worth more than Rs 679 crore. From destroying illegal opium cultivation and raiding clandestine drug manufacturing units to intercepting cross-border smuggling operations involving heroin, weapons, and dr…
Jaipur, May 25 (IANS) Rajasthan, long known for its tourism, handicrafts and desert landscapes, is fast emerging as a strategically important state for India’s national security, clean energy and industrial self-reliance.From rare earth minerals buried beneath the volcanic terrain of Balotra to newly discovered natural gas reserves in Jaisalmer, western Rajasthan is increasingly becoming central to India’s resource security ambitions.At the heart of this transformation lies the Siwana Ring C…
Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) Unicef India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey met Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas at the Government Secretariat on Wednesday, with discussions centred on strengthening collaboration in key sectors including health, women and child development, nutrition, education and child rights protection.During the meeting, the Chief Secretary highlighted that the state government is actively working across sectors to realise the vision of a “Developed Rajasthan” under the lead…
Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) The Rajasthan Assembly will host the second meeting of the Committee of Presiding Officers, constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to review and strengthen the committee system of legislative bodies across the country. Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said on Monday that the high-level committee aims to enhance the effectiveness and functioning of legislative committees.The committee comprises Speakers of the Legislative Assemblies of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, …
Jaipur, April 25 (IANS) Emphasising the growing importance of alternative dispute resolution, CJI Justice Surya Kant on Saturday said mediation offers an effective and expeditious pathway for resolving disputes, and urged citizens to explore mediation centres and Lok Adalats before initiating formal litigation.Addressing a conference at the Constitution Club, Justice Surya Kant likened elderly members of society to a “stepwell” (baoli) — a deep reservoir of wisdom capable of offering soluti…