Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) A violent clash erupted between protesters and the police in Jaipur on Wednesday evening following a Mahapanchayat of nomadic and semi-nomadic (DNT) communities. The protesters, who were demanding 10 per cent reservation, attempted to march towards the Chief Minister’s residence after the gathering. When police stopped them at barricades, the situation escalated into violence.The protesters allegedly pelted stones at police personnel, prompting the police to resort to a lat…
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Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) The curtain-raiser event for Lokmanthan-2026 was held at the Constitution Club in Jaipur on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that Rajasthan is a land of Shakti (strength), Bhakti (devotion), intellect, valour, culture and vibrant folk traditions. The state’s rich folk arts, saintly traditions and literary heritage embody India’s cultural diversity.He said it is a matter of pride that Rajasthan is hosting the fifth edition of Lokmanth…
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Ashiana Housing Limited on Wednesday reported a decline in bookings during the first quarter of FY27 as the total area booked during the quarter fell to 3.61 lakh square feet from 5.95 lakh square feet in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.According to the company’s quarterly operational update for the period ended June 30, 2026, the value of bookings also declined year-on-year to Rs 357.80 crore from Rs 430.97 crore. During the quarter, the company re…
Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra, AVSM, SM, on Wednesday assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s South Western Command, headquartered in Jaipur.Commissioned into the 47 Armoured Regiment in June 1989, Lt Gen Malhotra brings more than 37 years of distinguished military service, with extensive experience in command, staff and instructional appointments across the Indian Army.Prior to his new assignment, he served as the Chief of Staff, H…
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 30 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma received a grand welcome on Tuesday upon his return to Jaipur following the signing of the historic Yamuna Water Project Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, public representatives and residents greeted him at several locations along the route from Jaipur Airport to the Chief Minister’s residence.Addressing supporters, Sharma hailed the agreement as a watershed moment for Rajasthan and congratulated Prime Mini…
Jaipur, June 29 (IANS) Three labourers were killed and three others sustained serious injuries after a structure collapsed at an under-construction resort near Tala Morh on the Delhi Highway under the Chandwaji police station limits in Jaipur district on Monday.According to the police, the deceased labourers were residents of Bihar. An investigation has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the accident.Preliminary information suggests that a sewage pit measuring approximately 100 feet …
Jaipur, June 29 (IANS) The incident involving Reshu Gupta, a young momo vendor who allegedly suffered severe burn injuries after a police constable threw boiling water on her while clearing the route for a VIP convoy in Jaipur’s Jagatpura area on June 19, has now reached Uttar Pradesh.A national organisation representing street vendors has appealed to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the National Commission for Women (NCW), and the Uttar Pradesh State Commission for Women, seeking j…
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) sleeper cell operative Babita Dhakad alias Khadija was produced before a Jaipur court on Saturday after the completion of her seven-day Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) remand and was sent to judicial custody. Investigators claim the accused had searched the internet for information related to suicide attacks and was allegedly being groomed by Pakistan-based handlers for terror activities.Babita was arrested by the Rajasthan ATS from Jaipur’s Vatik…
London, June 27 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals’ Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has backed teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make a mark in international cricket, saying that he has all the ingredients to be a force for Indian cricket and world cricket.Sooryavanshi, 15, is currently on his first tour with the Indian team for the ongoing T20I series in Ireland, before he arrives in England for a five-game series starting on July 1 in Durham. He earned his maiden India call-up on t…