Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Amid deaths of women due to postpartum challenges, the Rajasthan government has taken a major initiative aimed at improving maternal healthcare. The state will introduce a ‘Prasav Sakhi’ (Birthing Companion) system in government hospitals to provide dedicated support and coordinated care for high‑risk pregnant women.The initiative, launched under the directives of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, seeks to make maternal and child health services more patient‑centric…
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Jaipur, July 20 (IANS) The Rajasthan government, led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, has finally outlined the road map for the long-pending Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections before the High Court, following the court’s insistence on a clear election timeline.According to the schedule submitted by the Rajasthan government, the process will begin in August, with Urban Local Body elections to be notified on August 17, followed by the Panchayat elections notification on September 23….
Jaipur, July 18 (IANS) Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma to dismantle cybercrime networks operating in the border districts of Alwar and Deeg, Rajasthan Police have launched an intensive statewide crackdown against cyber fraud. Under the leadership of Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma and the supervision of Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) V.K. Singh, police teams carried out coordinated operations targeting cybercrime hotspots, resulting…
Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported maternal deaths in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara and Banswara districts and issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of the Rajasthan government, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. The Commission acted on media reports highlighting the deaths of women following childbirth at government hospitals in the two districts.According to the reports, eight women, including a minor, died within a…
Jaipur, July 16 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has directed all departments to remain on high alert during the monsoon season, warning that any negligence in preparedness or response will not be tolerated. Stressing that public safety is the government’s top priority, he instructed officials to ensure citizens do not face inconvenience due to heavy rainfall, waterlogging, or damaged infrastructure.Chairing a high‑level review meeting on Thursday to assess monsoon preparedness and pos…
Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) The year-long celebrations commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly culminated on Wednesday with the grand finale of the ‘Vidhayi Gaurav Yatra’ at the Assembly premises. Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan attended the event as the Chief Guest, while Governor Haribhau Bagde, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, former Speakers, former and sitting Members of the Le…
Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a grand Amrit Mahotsav on Wednesday, bringing together constitutional dignitaries, current and former legislators, and parliamentarians in what is being described as a first-of-its-kind event in the country.The Assembly will honour 26 legislators who have been elected six or more times, recognising their long-standing contribution to parliamentary democracy.Most of the honourees are over the age of…
Jaipur, July 14 (IANS) Reaffirming the State Government’s commitment to maintaining law and order, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has approved strict action against two Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) officers and one Rajasthan Prison Service officer for irregularities and negligence in the discharge of their official duties.Chief Minister Sharma has approved the immediate suspension of Saroj Bishnoi, Deputy Superintendent posted at the Women’s Correctional Home, Jaipur, and ordered her transfer…
Jaipur, June 30 (IANS) A breakthrough has been achieved in the long-pending Pachna Dam water-sharing dispute, with both sides reaching a consensus after nearly two decades of conflict. The resolution came after a high-level meeting convened in Jaipur on the directions of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Cabinet Ministers Kirodi Lal Meena, Jawahar Singh Bedham, and Suresh Rawat, along with senior officials, held extensive discussions with representatives of both groups involved in the dispute. Af…
Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has dismissed allegations of factionalism within the Congress and instead has accused the BJP of repeatedly targeting the opposition while ignoring questions about its own internal affairs.During an interaction with the media, Gehlot asserted that the Congress remains united in Rajasthan and across the country.He also said the party has never commented on the BJP’s internal decisions and cited that they never questioned why senior BJP le…