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]Woman murdered, feet chopped off for her silver anklets
Rajasthan Police said the woman was murdered for looting since the silver anklets she worn had apparently been taken away by the killers
Updated on Oct 20, 2021 10:01 AM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls: First phase of voting today
The polling will be held across three phases, with the last two rounds scheduled to take place on October 23 and 26.
Published on Oct 20, 2021 06:38 AM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Rajasthan to introduce stringent provisions to check unfair means in recruitment exams
The ordinance is being proposed against the backdrop of irregularities reported during the Rajasthan Eligibility Exam for Teachers this month
Published on Oct 19, 2021 11:22 AM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan governor stresses on bridging digital gap for students in rural areas
Rajasthan governor Kalraj Mishra said in order to make quality education accessible to everyone from urban to rural areas, special emphasis has been laid on online and digital education in the new education policy.
Published on Oct 18, 2021 11:26 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Sharangee Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Former Congress minister Mahipal Maderna passes away at 69
Former Rajasthan Congress minister Mahipal Maderna, 69, died on Sunday following a prolonged illness
Published on Oct 17, 2021 03:32 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Amid coal shortage in India, Rajasthan ensures zero power cuts
The Rajasthan government took steps to ensure that there are no more power cuts due to the ongoing coal crisis. The situation is continuously improving, an official said.
Published on Oct 16, 2021 10:23 PM IST
PTI | , Jaipur
Rajasthan govt changes its mind on cracker ban, says ‘green crackers’ permitted
Green crackers, which have been permitted by the Rajasthan government on Friday, are not as polluting as the conventional types of firecrackers. They contain at least 30% less particulate matters such as Sulphur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide.
Published on Oct 15, 2021 11:22 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Jodhpur college student, 17, on joyride with friends rams 2-wheeler; 1 dead: Cop
The three suspects were examined by doctors who confirmed that neither of them was under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident, the Jodhpur police said.
Published on Oct 15, 2021 10:55 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan govt allows use, sale of green crackers except in areas under NCR
In an order issued on September 30, the state government had banned the sale and use of firecrackers from October 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022.
Published on Oct 15, 2021 10:49 PM IST
PTI |
BJP Mahila Morcha burns effigy of Rajasthan education minister over his remark
- Rajasthan education minister Govind Singh Dotasra recently made questionable remarks saying schools with more women staff are bound to witness more squabbles.
Published on Oct 15, 2021 06:50 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Rajasthan government transfers 39 IPS, 18 IAS officers
In a late-night development, the Rajasthan government transferred 39 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including two ADGs and 18 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, officials said
Published on Oct 14, 2021 04:33 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Ashok Gehlot’s upcoming Delhi visit sparks speculation of cabinet rejig in Rajasthan
A cabinet rejig and appointments had taken a backseat after the announcement of dates for assembly bypolls to be held on October 30.
Published on Oct 13, 2021 11:08 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan roadways employees to go on strike on Oct 27
- The strike has been called on a day when the RAS recruitment exam (prelims), 2021, will be held and the state government has announced free travel to the candidates appearing in the exam.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 09:12 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Shubhangi Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Rajasthan constitutes transgender welfare fund
The Rajasthan government has set up a welfare fund, among the first such in the country, dedicated to the upliftment of the transgender community
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:52 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan govt to recall marriage registration Bill and re-examine
Rajasthan government has decided to recall the recently passed ‘Rajasthan Compulsory Marriage Registration (Amendment) Bill 2021’ and get it re-examined after objections were raised by the opposition Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and social activists
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:59 AM IST
By Sachin Saini
Adani Group to manage Jaipur International Airport
The airport has been leased out to the group by the government of India for a period of 50 year.
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 10:35 PM IST
PTI | , Jaipur
Illicit liquor, drugs worth ₹9 lakh seized from poll-bound seats in Rajasthan
- The voting in Vallabhnagar and Dhariyawad Assembly constituencies will be held on October 30 while the counting will take place on November 2.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:58 PM IST
PTI |
Rajasthan may get another tiger reserve in the Kumbhalgarh area of Udaipur division
The four-member committee constituted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has found Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary in Rajasthan as a potential tiger reserve, officials said
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 04:18 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan eases Covid-19 curbs, allows religious events; night curfew stays
Shops, markets, commercial establishments across the state can open till 10pm, the state home department said in an order.
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Published on Oct 11, 2021 02:49 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Five held for lynching Rajasthan Dalit man, political row heats up
The accused also shot a video of the lynching in which they are seen giving water to the Dalit man to drink and then thrashing him repeatedly with sticks in Rajasthan
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 03:04 AM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan Police nabs prime accused in REET 2021 cheating case
- Last month, the Rajasthan government had suspended an RAS and two RPS officers, along with 13 teachers, education department employees and three police personnel suspecting their involvement in cheating in REET 2021.
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:07 PM IST
ANI |
Dalit man beaten to death in Rajasthan over love affair, 3 detained
- The culprits also shot a video of the entire incident in which they are seen giving water to the victim to drink and then thrashing him repeatedly with sticks.
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:08 PM IST
PTI | By hindustantimes.com
Rajasthan minister Raghu Sharma appointed Congress in-charge for Gujarat
The appointment of Raghu Sharma , who is known to be close to Gehlot, has come as a surprise for a majority of people in the party, especially when Gujarat will be going for assembly polls next year in December 2022.
Updated on Oct 08, 2021 05:32 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
Rajasthan MLA seeks removal of Gandhi’s picture from ₹2,000 notes, writes to PM
- The high-value currency notes are being used in bars which are a disgrace to Mahatma Gandhi, Bharat Singh Kundanpur, Congress MLA said.
Published on Oct 07, 2021 07:43 PM IST
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Congress opts for MLA’s spouse for Vallabhnagar bypoll, BJP goes for a new face
The by-polls in Vallabhnagar and Dhariawad were necessitated due to the death of the incumbent MLAs from the Congress and BJP, respectively.
Published on Oct 07, 2021 07:29 PM IST
By Sachin Saini
BJP announces candidates for bypolls to two seats in Rajasthan
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Himmat Singh Jhala from Vallabhnagar (Udaipur) and Khet Singh Meena from Dhariawad (Pratapgarh) assembly seats.
Published on Oct 07, 2021 05:08 PM IST
PTI |
Lakhimpur violence: Congress leader Sachin Pilot en route to Sitapur
- Sachin Pilot, who arrived on a flight from Jaipur, will also try to visit Lakhimpur to meet the grieving families
Published on Oct 06, 2021 04:17 PM IST
PTI | , Jaipur
Rajasthan guv stays child marriage registration
With objections raised by many sections, the governor decided to get the bill examined more minutely.
Updated on Oct 05, 2021 02:34 AM IST
By Sachin Saini, Hindustan Times, Jaipur
‘Papers were leaked during BJP rule too’: Rajasthan CM Gehlot on REET scandal
On Sunday, BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena demanded the cancellation of REET and said that not only the question papers but the answer sheets were also leaked before the exam.
Published on Oct 04, 2021 06:53 PM IST
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi