Jaipur, Feb 26 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has written to Prime Minister Modi ahead of his proposed visit to Ajmer on February 28, expressing concern over the discontinuation and weakening of several public welfare schemes initiated during the previous Congress government.In the letter, Gehlot referred to the assurance given by the Prime Minister on October 2, 2023, in Chittorgarh, in which it was stated that if a BJP government were formed in Rajasthan, existing public w…
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Jaipur, Feb 25 (IANS) In a significant policy shift, the Rajasthan Cabinet on Wednesday approved the removal of the decades-old two-child norm for contesting Panchayati Raj and urban local body elections, ending a restriction that had been in place for nearly 30 years.With the decision, candidates with more than two children will now be eligible to contest panchayat and municipal elections in the state. The move reverses a provision introduced in 1995 during the government led by former Chief Mi…
Jaipur, Feb 25 (IANS) The Meteorological Department on Wednesday said that several districts in Rajasthan recorded above 33 degrees Celsius temperature and predicted rainfall in the state from Friday. Met officials said that the winter season in Rajasthan is almost over, and only a mild chill is now felt during the early mornings and late evenings. Daytime temperatures are steadily rising across the state, signalling the onset of warmer conditions.On Tuesday, temperatures crossed 33 degrees Cels…
Jaipur, Feb 24 (IANS) The Bhajanlal government has issued transfer and promotion orders for 21 IPS officers, affecting major changes in key positions across Rajasthan. Most of the reshuffle follows recent promotions within the cadre. In a late-night order on Monday night, the Police Commissioner of Jodhpur and the Special Police Commissioner of Jaipur have been replaced. Inspector General (IG) SOG Sharat Kaviraj has been appointed as the new Police Commissioner of Jodhpur.Jodhpur Police Commissi…
Jaipur, Feb 21 (IANS) The final electoral roll of Rajasthan was published on Saturday following the successful completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 across 199 Assembly constituencies in the state. In Jodhpur, District Collector and Magistrate Gaurav Agarwal released the updated electoral data on Saturday. Constituency-wise data show that the highest number of voter names were deleted in Sardarpura Assembly constituency, represented by Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief…
Jaipur, Feb 21 (IANS) The Chief Justice of India (CJI), Surya Kant, on Saturday delivered a thought-provoking address at the 18th Convocation Ceremony of the National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur, urging young graduates to view law as a dynamic and evolving institution rather than a rigid structure.Speaking on the theme ‘From Fortress to Forum – Law in an Unfinished Republic,’ the CJI said that law must evolve with society and function as a platform for dialogue, rights, and accountability.Dr…
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actress Shruti Haasan has treated her Instagram family with some beautiful glimpses from her getaway to Jodhpur.She took to her official Instagram handle and posted a couple of photos from her time in the ‘Blue City’. In the primary photo, Shruti was seen posing for the camera with a mask on her face.This was followed by a still of a little kid smiling at the lens. From a small laundry shop, to a woman standing outside her house, to a small yet unique tattoo shop, to a beau…
Jaipur, Feb 17 (IANS) The Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, has placed eight judicial officers under “Awaiting Posting Orders” (APO) with immediate effect. The orders were issued by the High Court Registrar General, citing administrative reasons. Although the APO order does not specify detailed grounds, it is reported that during a surprise inspection of subordinate courts, several courtrooms were found vacant, and some judicial officers were absen…
Jaipur, Feb 6 (IANS) Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya of Thailand arrived in Jaipur on Friday, as part of her four-day visit to Rajasthan till February 10. During her stay, the Thai Royal will visit several historical, cultural and heritage landmarks in Jaipur and Jodhpur.The Thai princess arrived at the Jaipur International Airport on a special flight, where elaborate security arrangements were made by the police and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).As per diplomatic prot…
Patna, Feb 1 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured a 10-year jail term for a truck driver and his assistant in a Special NDPS Court in Gaya for carrying 1,419 Kg of poppy straw and 4.7 kg of opium, an official said on Sunday. Shrawan Kumar, the main carrier and receiver, and Suraj Sharma, both residents of Kurukshetra in Haryana, were arrested with the contraband on August 11, 2021, said the official in a statement.The conviction was pronounced by the District and Sessions Judge-…