Jaipur, Feb 21 (IANS) Hawa Mahal MLA Balmukund Acharya has expressed serious concern over the growing negative impact of mobile games on children, calling for urgent measures to control their harmful effects. Speaking to the media at the Assembly premises during the fifth session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Acharya said that while technology has made life easier, it has also brought several adverse consequences, especially for children. “In today’s modern era, technology has …
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Jaipur, Feb 5 (IANS) During the discussion on the Governor’s Address in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Leader of the Opposition, Tika Ram Jully launched a scathing attack on the Bhajan Lal Sharma government, accusing it of poor governance masked by statistical jugglery.Blending hard data with literary references, Jully said the BJP government should remember that it is not the master of the people but merely a trustee.Addressing the House, he stated that out of 2,717 promises made across th…
Jaipur, Feb 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasised that the Khejri tree, regarded as Rajasthan’s Kalpavriksha, is an integral part of the state’s identity and plays a crucial role in preventing desertification. He said the government is committed to balancing development with heritage conservation and will bring legislation to protect the Khejri tree.Replying to the debate on the Governor’s Address in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, he presented for the first …
Jaipur, Feb 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly witnessed repeated disruptions on Tuesday during the debate on the Governor’s address after BJP MLA Shrichand Kriplani made remarks about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, triggering strong objections from the opposition. Kriplani alleged that Rahul Gandhi was making baseless claims related to an unpublished book and questioned his credibility. Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully immediately objected, stating that a person who is not a me…
Jaipur, Jan 30 (IANS) The mysterious death of renowned Rajasthani storyteller and bhajan singer Sadhvi Prem Baisa has sparked widespread outrage among her followers and has now reached the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. Leaders across party lines have demanded a high-level inquiry into the case, while the state government has assured a thorough investigation.Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully and BJP MLA from Hawamahal Balmukundacharya raised the issue in the Assembly, terming the circumsta…
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) The issue of noise pollution caused by loudspeakers installed on mosques in Jaipur city was raised in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, triggering discussion during the Zero Hour. BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya highlighted the impact of high-volume loudspeakers on students, senior citizens, and patients, and called for strict enforcement of sound limits.Raising the matter under Rule 295 during Zero Hour, Acharya said that loudspeakers on several mosques in Jaipur o…
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) The issue of hookah bars and alleged illegal activities linked to them triggered a sharp political confrontation in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, leading to heated exchanges between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress during Question Hour.The matter was raised through a supplementary question by Deputy Leader of the Opposition Ramkesh Meena, who sought details of action taken against hookah bars across the state.Responding, Minister of State for Hom…
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) During Zero Hour in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Independent MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati raised serious concerns over the large-scale felling of Khejri trees in western Rajasthan, warning that preparations were underway to cut down nearly 5 million trees in the region. He urged the state government to immediately enact a Khejri conservation law to protect the iconic desert species.Addressing the House, Bhati said the Khejri tree is not merely a plant but the…
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) The growing incidence of leopard movement in residential areas of Jaipur resonated in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, as the issue was raised during the ongoing Budget Session, prompting the state government to announce the launch of a dedicated wildlife helpline and enhanced monitoring measures.Raising the matter during Question Hour, BJP MLA Kalicharan Saraf expressed concern over frequent leopard sightings in populated localities of the state capital, not…
Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) The fifth session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly will commence on January 28. Ahead of the session, an all-party meeting was held at the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Speaker Vasudev Devnani. During the meeting, a consensus was reached to conduct the proceedings of the House peacefully and in accordance with established rules and traditions. Members of both the ruling and opposition parties assured the Speaker that they would maintain…