Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan politics witnessed major developments on Thursday morning after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested former PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi in connection with the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam involving tenders worth nearly Rs 960 crore.According to officials, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by ACB DIG Dr Rameshwar Singh reached Joshi’s residence in Jaipur’s San Colony at around 5 a.m. and took him into custody following allegations of corruption…
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Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) The Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday hosted 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. The meeting was held in Jaipur at the Constitution Club of Rajasthan which brought together seven Presiding Officers from across the country.The committee comprises the Speakers of the Legislative Assemblies of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Prade…
Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) A meeting of the Review Committee on Committees constituted by the Lok Sabha got underway on Tuesday at the Constitution Club of Rajasthan. This is the second meeting of the committee, with its inaugural session having been held earlier in Bhopal.Speakers from six states will deliberate on strengthening and empowering legislative committees, focusing on enhancing their effectiveness in governance and oversight.The meeting aims to review and strengthen the committee system of…
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, …
Bhopal, March 30 (IANS) Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav encouraged young legislators to study deeply, maintain discipline and work with a positive approach for the development of their constituencies. He was addressing a training programme for young legislators that began on Monday at the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly).The two-day ‘Youth Legislators Conference’ has brought together MLAs aged 45 years and below from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The Chief Minister highlighted …
Jaipur, March 13 (IANS) The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has sparked a fresh controversy after applying for registration as a public trust with the state’s Devasthan Department, with the Opposition questioning the timing and legality of the move.According to documents submitted to the department, RCA Ad-hoc Committee Convenor Deendayal Kumawat has filed an application seeking to register the cricket body as a public trust under the Rajasthan Public Trusts Act, 1959, naming himself as th…
Jaipur, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day celebrated globally on Sunday, Rafeek Khan, Congress Chief Whip in the Rajasthan Assembly and MLA from Adarsh Nagar Assembly constituency, announced a unique initiative aimed at strengthening women’s participation in development activities. On the occasion, Khan invited more than 40 women Councillors and social workers from the Adarsh Nagar constituency to his residence and announced Rs 1 crore from his MLA fund to support devel…
Jaipur, March 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, while giving a directive during Question Hour in the House, said that only the names of elected public representatives should be written on plaques during the inauguration of all government buildings, irrespective of their party affiliation. Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar was responding to supplementary questions raised by MLA Shatrughan Gautam during the Question Hour on Thursday.He said that as per the rules…
Jaipur, March 5 (IANS) The Rajasthan Assembly on Thursday passed the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote.Replying to the discussion on the Bill, Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat said the amendment would make the commercial sector more employable and competitive.Rawat informed the House that a meeting was held on June 23, 2025 with all stakeholders — including labour unions, trade organisations and employers — to prepare the draft of t…
Jaipur, Feb 27 (IANS) Reacting to the discussion on the Finance and Appropriation Bill in the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the state’s economy is progressing rapidly due to public welfare policies and major economic reforms undertaken by his government. He emphasised that the state government’s approach is focused on solutions and development rather than confrontation.The Chief Minister said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Raja…