Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade on Wednesday inaugurated the Indian Football League, organised by Rajasthan United Football Club, at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here.Addressing the gathering, the Governor emphasised that sports play a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental well-being.He highlighted the importance of initiatives like Khelo India in promoting sports culture across the country.Extending his best wishes to the participating players, Bagade enco…
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Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday accused the BJP-led state government of pushing Rajasthan towards a “constitutional crisis” by failing to conduct elections to Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies for over a year. In a strongly worded statement, Gehlot said the delay and the appointment of government administrators in place of elected representatives reflect an “undemocratic mindset” and amount to a direct assault on democratic institutions.“The fail…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) The Meteorological Department in Jaipur has stated that the impact of the Western Disturbance will continue on Wednesday, bringing light rainfall to parts of the state. However, weather conditions are expected to improve from Thursday onward, with largely dry conditions prevailing across Rajasthan.“On April 8, light rainfall is likely in the northern parts of the Bharatpur and Jaipur divisions, while most other areas will remain predominantly dry. From April 9 onwards, t…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on April 21 to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra, a greenfield refinery and petrochemical complex. Sharing this information on his official ‘X’ handle, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed pride over the Prime Minister’s visit to the state. He stated that it is a matter of great honour that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming to the land of Rajasthan to dedicate this significant project.”“It gives…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will visit the Guhata village in Indragarh tehsil of Bundi district on Wednesday to inspect the ongoing construction of the Chambal Aqueduct, being developed under the Rajasthan Water Grid Corporation Limited, government officials said on Tuesday. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government remains firmly committed to the successful implementation of the ‘Ram Jal Setu Link Project’, a transformative initiative for Eastern Raja…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that the three primary goals for Indian agriculture were to enhance farmers’ incomes and ensure the country’s food and nutrition security.Addressing the Western Regional Agricultural Conference organised here, Chouhan stated that formal one-day rabi-kharif meetings are now being replaced by theme-based regional conferences for different agro-climatic zones. He described the initiati…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) A high-level review meeting on the supply system of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders in the state, along with the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, was held on Tuesday at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara. Senior officials from the department and representatives of oil and gas marketing companies attended the meeting.Discussions focused on the current status of LPG supply across the state, the distr…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, emphasised that agriculture is the backbone of India, with farmers representing the soul of the nation. He stated that the Central Government is working at a rapid pace to make the agricultural sector self-reliant, while also enhancing farmers’ incomes and improving their quality of life.Praising Rajasthan’s agricultural innovations, he noted that a comprehensive roadmap for the sector has been d…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led state government over the sluggish construction of the Marwar Medical University, alleging that the BJP administration has failed to protect the aspirations of the region.In the 16th chapter of his “Intezaar Shastra” digital series, the veteran Congress leader stated that the Rs 500 crore project has fallen victim to official apathy.”This is not just negligence, but a planned…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) A special CBI court here has sentenced former Western Central Railway employee Jalandhar Yogi, posted in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district, to five years of rigorous imprisonment in a bribery case, officials said on Tuesday.The court also imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on the accused, holding him guilty of demanding and accepting illegal gratification from a complainant in exchange for clearing a pending bill.According to the Central Bureau of Investigation, the case was …