Articles by Sachin Saini
Ashok Gehlot calls for decision on lockdown at central level
In a series of tweets, the Rajasthan CM said the situation was becoming frightening. He cited previous experience and added a decision on the lockdown should have been made at the central level so that common people, including labourers, have minimum hardship.
Published on May 08, 2021 05:27 PM IST
Amid Covid-19 crisis, Rajasthan demands share from international supplies
The Rajasthan government has urged the government of India to give priority to Rajasthan and provide the state with 5,000 oxygen concentrators, HT has learnt
Updated on May 04, 2021 07:22 PM IST
Curfew to check Covid-19 spread extended in Rajasthan
Chief minister Ashok Gehlot has directed officials to ensure zero mobility in micro-containment created to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Updated on Apr 10, 2021 10:34 AM IST
Assam polls: 18 leaders of Cong’s ally flown to Jaipur over horse-trading fears
The leaders have been kept in the same hotel in the Rajasthan capital where chief minister Ashok Gehlot camped with his party MLAs during a rebellion by then deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot in July 2020.
Updated on Apr 10, 2021 07:09 AM IST
, Hindustan Times, Guwahati/jaipur
Utpal Parashar and Sachin SainiWill run out of Covid vaccine doses by Sunday: Rajasthan official
Several states on Thursday warned they would run out of coronavirus vaccines in the next few days and were being forced to shut inoculation centres
Published on Apr 09, 2021 03:10 PM IST
Rajasthan bans public celebration of Holi, Shab-e-Baraat as Covid cases rise
The two festivals are falling on March 28 and 29, and the decision has been taken amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the state. As per the order issued by the home department, no events can be held on public grounds, parks, markets, and religious place on Holi and Shab-e-Baraat
Published on Mar 25, 2021 09:56 AM IST
Amid Covid-19 surge, night curfew imposed in 8 cities in Rajasthan
In view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Rajasthan, the state government on Sunday imposed night curfew in eight cities and ordered a mandatory RT-PCR test for people entering the state
Published on Mar 21, 2021 07:40 PM IST
Search begins for 4 tigers of Ranthambore reserve
Jaipur: The Ranathambore Tiger Reserve administration has started an intensive search for at least four missing tigers, not sighted for the past year, even as Tiger Watch, whose volunteers track and monitor tigers in the reserve said on Twitter that the number was actually higher, at seven
Published on Mar 20, 2021 12:08 AM IST
Gehlot announces ₹5 lakh health insurance under Chiranjeevi Yojna from May 1
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot also announced an increase in the annual area development fund for MLAs from ₹2.25 crore to ₹5 crore.
Updated on Mar 19, 2021 12:32 PM IST
Four tigers missing for a year from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
An official said the tigers may have moved out and gone to Madhya Pradesh. Such movements have been reported earlier too, but the possibility of their death also cannot be ruled out
Updated on Mar 19, 2021 11:08 AM IST
BJP corners Gehlot govt on phone tapping; demands resignation, CBI probe
Months after the political crisis in Rajasthan, the Gehlot government admitted that the phones were intercepted to maintain public order.
Updated on Mar 15, 2021 11:21 PM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
3 Congress MLAs accuse govt of discrimination against SC, ST lawmakers
Less than a year after Sachin Pilot's revolt against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, there are rumblings again in the ruling Congress party.
Updated on Mar 13, 2021 02:21 PM IST
Sachin Saini, Hindustan Times, Jaipur
Rajasthan’s coach project not viable, scrapped: Govt in LS
In a written reply in Lok Sabha, the Centre also said that it considered the Jaisalmer-Barmer to Kandla port rail project financially inviable
Updated on Mar 11, 2021 05:31 PM IST
Rajasthan, Centre at odds over supply of Covid-19 vaccine
Jaipur: The Union health ministry on Tuesday said Rajasthan has enough Covid-19 vaccines to continue its vaccination drive hours after the state’s health minister said it has vaccines only for two more days
Published on Mar 09, 2021 11:45 PM IST
Tug-of-war between Rajasthan govt, Centre over Covid-19 vaccine supply
The state is left with just two days of Covid-19 vaccine stock, a claim rejected by the Union health ministry.
Updated on Mar 09, 2021 11:34 PM IST
Sachin Saini | Edited by Sparshita Saxena, Jaipur
Nadda in Rajasthan, asks BJP leaders, workers to do a self-analysis
The BJP chief asked the leaders to make strong mandal units by April 6, the party’s foundation date, active booth committees by September 25 (Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s anniversary), and panna pramukhs by December 25 (Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s anniversary)
Published on Mar 02, 2021 05:01 PM IST
Rajasthan to bring ₹3,500 crore health care scheme
“For the first time in the country, we are going to implement universal health coverage in the state from next year at the cost of ₹3,500 crore,” chief minister Ashok Gehlot said, adding, that a Bill on Right to Health will be introduced in the assembly.
Published on Feb 25, 2021 06:39 AM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
Congress’ balancing act in Rajasthan: Navigating Ram Temple and Hindutva
Earlier, this month, the student outfit of Congress, National Students’ Union of India launched a campaign, ₹1 Ram Ke Naam, to collect monetary contributions from students for the construction of the temple
Updated on Feb 23, 2021 02:17 PM IST
Vaundhara Raje’s loyalist MLAs complain of being sidelined in Rajasthan assembly
The disgruntled MLAs said their adjournment motions were not being taken up and alleged that they did not have the backing of the leader of opposition.
Published on Feb 21, 2021 06:14 PM IST
Farmers don’t need sympathy, they need support: Sachin Pilot
In the mahapanchayat in Chaksu, attended by over a dozen Congress MLAs, a resolution was also passed which sought to ask the Centre to repeal the three new farm laws; a law for purchase on MSP; and reduction in fuel and LPG prices
Updated on Feb 20, 2021 05:33 AM IST
Petrol hits ₹100/L in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar, nears ₹90/L in Delhi
The government has urged the oil producers’ cartel – the Organisation of Petrol Exporting Countries (OPEC) – as well as allies such as Russia to ease production cuts as higher prices are hitting demand and adding to inflation.
Updated on Feb 18, 2021 07:51 AM IST
Sachin Saini, New Delhi, Jaipur
Rajeev JayaswalRajasthan border district pays ₹100/L for petrol as prices surge
The price of petrol touched ₹100.33 on Wednesday in Sri Ganganagar. The corresponding price in Jaipur was ₹95.99.
Updated on Feb 18, 2021 02:51 AM IST
Sachin Saini, Hindustan Times, Jaipur
Rajasthan: Frontline workers will have to give reason for not getting vaccinated
Over 3.36 lakh medical healthcare personnel have been vaccinated against the target of 5.47 lakh in Rajasthan since January 16.
Published on Feb 04, 2021 02:30 PM IST
Sachin Saini | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Jaipur
Rajasthan panel wants forest area supplying stones for Ram Temple de-notified
A top Rajasthan government official said the mining, forest and revenue departments have studied Banshi Pahadpur area and found that there were no forest cover or animals in the area for the last three decades.
Updated on Jan 31, 2021 03:29 PM IST
Sachin Saini | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Jaipur
Rajasthan’s Barmer oil refinery to start by 2022, investors assured
Rajasthan industries minister Parasadi Lal Meena says the state will grow into a major hub for petrochemicals products after the launch of the refinery.
Published on Jan 29, 2021 12:31 PM IST
Sachin Saini | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Jaipur
Rajasthan reduces 2% VAT on fuel after premium petrol price crossed ₹100-mark
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has also urged the Central government to reduce taxes on petrol an diesel.
Published on Jan 29, 2021 11:32 AM IST
Sachin Saini | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Jaipur
'Farmers’ movement arisen from distrust': Ashok Gehlot
Gehlot went on to say that such a situation has come in the country where there is pressure on all institutions such as the judiciary and the CBI.
Updated on Jan 26, 2021 04:24 PM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
Padma awardee Shyam Sunder Paliwal turned Rajasthan village into oasis
Shyam Sunder Paliwal, a former Piplantri village council head in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand, said the focus has been the girl child, water and trees, their protection and conservation
Published on Jan 26, 2021 01:50 PM IST
Republic Day tractor rally from Rajasthan to feature tableaus from states
A prominent farmer leader said they will display tableaus of around 14 states in the tractor parade and around 2000 vehicles, including tractors, will participate in the rally on the Republic Day.
Published on Jan 24, 2021 03:17 PM IST
Sachin Saini | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Jaipur
Rajasthan govt seeks withdrawal of land scam case against ex-IAS, 2 others
The three officials are retired IAS officer GS Sandhu, former Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer Nishkam Diwakar and Onkar Mal Saini, a serving RAS officer. Sandhu is now an advisor to Rajasthan Cricket Association president Vaibhav Gehlot, son of CM Ashok Gehlot.
Published on Jan 24, 2021 05:22 AM IST