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BJP MP reiterates demand for REET cancellation, alleges paper leaked before exam

After several irregularities and negligence came to light in the conduct of the exam, the state government suspended one RAS officer, two RPS officers, one head constable, two constables and over a dozen personnel of the Education Department.
The exam, for which 16.51 lakh candidates had enrolled, was held for the recruitment of over 30,000 teachers.(Representative image)
The exam, for which 16.51 lakh candidates had enrolled, was held for the recruitment of over 30,000 teachers.(Representative image)
Published on Oct 03, 2021 10:45 PM IST
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PM Modi lays foundation stone for 4 Rajasthan colleges, praises Ashok Gehlot

The PM said that after 2014, 23 medical colleges had been approved by the Centre for Rajasthan of which seven colleges (Sikar, Churu, Pali, Barmer, Bharatpur, Dungarpur and Bhilwara) were already operational.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Institute of Petrochemical Technology in the capital. (PIB PHOTO.)
The Prime Minister also inaugurated Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Institute of Petrochemical Technology in the capital. (PIB PHOTO.)
Updated on Oct 01, 2021 12:49 AM IST
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PM Modi inaugurates Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Rajasthan

During his address, PM Modi noted how petrochemicals are becoming essential in our daily lives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI)
Published on Sep 30, 2021 12:31 PM IST
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Reduce taxes, give relief to common man: Gehlot to Centre on fuel price hike

Amid soaring fuel prices, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has urged the Centre to reduce various taxes on petrol and diesel.
Petrol and diesel prices in Rajasthan are among the highest in the country.(HT Photo )
Petrol and diesel prices in Rajasthan are among the highest in the country.(HT Photo )
Published on Sep 29, 2021 10:55 PM IST
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New Rajasthan marriage registration Bill retrograde: Activists

A prominent activist said allowing marriage registration for children directly approves child marriages and the Rajasthan government should have undertaken pre-legislative consultation
The government claims that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 provides for declaring a child marriage void and the amended bill does not in any way dilute provisions like these (ANI Photo)
The government claims that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 provides for declaring a child marriage void and the amended bill does not in any way dilute provisions like these (ANI Photo)
Updated on Sep 29, 2021 05:38 PM IST
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Rajasthan man throws infant daughter to death, arrested

According to police, the incident took place in Atru on Tuesday night when the accused’s wife, who had already left for her parents’ home following an argument a day before, returned to take their two children with her.
The man was later arrested on the basis of his wife’s complaint. (REUTERS Photo/Representative use)
The man was later arrested on the basis of his wife’s complaint. (REUTERS Photo/Representative use)
Updated on Sep 30, 2021 12:47 AM IST
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1,822 bodies found in Indira Gandhi canal in 10 years; Raj gets HC notice

The petition in the Rajasthan high court was filed by a school teacher who said he gathered data about the bodies found in the Indira Gandhi canal using the right to information law.
The Rajasthan high court issued notice to the government on a petition that wants nets to be set up on the Indira Gandhi canal to stop bodies from flowing into the state (HT photo/Representative image)
The Rajasthan high court issued notice to the government on a petition that wants nets to be set up on the Indira Gandhi canal to stop bodies from flowing into the state (HT photo/Representative image)
Published on Sep 29, 2021 01:29 AM IST
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REET scandal: Accused tried selling Bluetooth slipper at 5-6 Lakh, say police

On Sunday, the police arrested members of a gang for allegedly selling Bluetooth device fitted slippers to candidates appearing in the exam held to select government school teachers in Rajasthan.
The five members arrested by the Bikaner police are — Madanlal, Trilokchand, Omprakash, Gopal Krishna, and Kiran.(Representative image)
The five members arrested by the Bikaner police are — Madanlal, Trilokchand, Omprakash, Gopal Krishna, and Kiran.(Representative image)
Published on Sep 27, 2021 03:46 PM IST
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Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi

Rajasthan ranks 3rd in women unemployment after Haryana and J&K

India’s average unemployment rate is 8.57%, with 7.9% for men and 14.3% for females, as per the CMIE report.
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot. (File photo)
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot. (File photo)
Updated on Sep 26, 2021 09:17 PM IST
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Ahead of REET, Rajasthan suspends mobile internet, SMS services in 5 districts

Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test or REET is being conducted by the Ajmer-based Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education at 3,993 exam centres across the state.
Rajasthan has suspended mobile internet and SMS services ahead of REET. (Bachchan Kumar/HT File Photo)
Rajasthan has suspended mobile internet and SMS services ahead of REET. (Bachchan Kumar/HT File Photo)
Published on Sep 26, 2021 09:33 AM IST
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By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

REET 2021: Mobile internet, SMS, social media to be suspended in these districts

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who reviewed the preparations for the aforesaid exam, also issued a warning for state government personnel against helping candidates cheat.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot earlier issued a warning for state government personnel against helping REET 2021 candidates cheat.(HT file)
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot earlier issued a warning for state government personnel against helping REET 2021 candidates cheat.(HT file)
Published on Sep 25, 2021 05:07 PM IST
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Sachin Pilot meets Rahul for 2nd time in a week, Priyanka Gandhi also present

  • This is the second meeting between Rahul Gandhi and former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot. The two earlier met on September 17 where both leaders discussed the political situation in the state. 
Pilot was the deputy chief minister and Rajasthan state unit president till July 2020 but resigned from both posts after he expressed his discontent with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.(HT File)
Pilot was the deputy chief minister and Rajasthan state unit president till July 2020 but resigned from both posts after he expressed his discontent with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.(HT File)
Published on Sep 24, 2021 08:34 PM IST
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Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

REET exam: Govt says personnel found leaking question paper will be terminated

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has also approved the proposal for termination of government personnel found leaking the question paper.
Ahead of REET 2021, Rajasthan govt approves proposals to stop cheating. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)
Ahead of REET 2021, Rajasthan govt approves proposals to stop cheating. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)
Published on Sep 24, 2021 04:09 PM IST
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‘Rajasthan leads solar installed capacity in India’: Govt report

Karnataka comes second with 7469.01 MW, followed by Gujarat 5708MW, Tamil Nadu 4675MW and Andhra Pradesh 4380MW.
Chief minister Ashok Gehlot said Rajasthan’s solar generation potential has been assessed at 142 GW. (File photo)
Chief minister Ashok Gehlot said Rajasthan’s solar generation potential has been assessed at 142 GW. (File photo)
Updated on Sep 23, 2021 05:46 PM IST
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Leopard kills woman in Udaipur; third attack in three days

Earlier, an 18-year-old man and a four-year-old child were attacked in the region prompting the forest department to lay trap cages to capture the leopard
Representational Image. (HT fle photo)
Representational Image. (HT fle photo)
Published on Sep 23, 2021 05:15 PM IST
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Seven-year-old raped, killed in Rajasthan’s Nagaur; neighbour arrested

Police caught the accused as he was last seen with the girl by some villagers. They said the accused, known to the girl, abducted her. He then took her to a secluded place and raped her
Representational Image. (File photo)
Representational Image. (File photo)
Published on Sep 22, 2021 05:22 PM IST
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4 killed in head-on collision between bus and truck in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Police said the injured were pulled out by breaking the glass of the bus and taken to the Sriganganagar district’s government hospital
Four charred bodies have been recovered from the accident site at Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district, police said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Four charred bodies have been recovered from the accident site at Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district, police said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Sep 20, 2021 12:26 PM IST
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Don’t take any step to harm Congress, Rajasthan CM Gehlot urges Amarinder Singh

Ashok Gehlot asserts that sometimes party high command has to make decisions based on feedback from legislators and the public
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot calls upon all Congressmen to rise above themselves and act responsibly in the interest of the country and the party. (ANI)
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot calls upon all Congressmen to rise above themselves and act responsibly in the interest of the country and the party. (ANI)
Updated on Sep 20, 2021 12:36 AM IST
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Rajasthan education dept issues advisory for parents, teachers against online games

The advisory contains the do’s and don’ts for parents and teachers to protect their children from online gaming addiction
These games are designed in such a way that they excite the player to the extent of passion to play further.
These games are designed in such a way that they excite the player to the extent of passion to play further.
Updated on Sep 19, 2021 08:14 PM IST
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Gehlot’s OSD resigns following tweet seen as criticism of Congress brass

Like Punjab, discontent is simmering within Rajasthan Congress too, with many wondering if the uneasy truce between factions lead by CM Gehlot and his one-time deputy Sachin Pilot will last long
Lokesh Sharma was associated with Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot for over a decade and had been looking after his social media. (ANI Photo)
Lokesh Sharma was associated with Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot for over a decade and had been looking after his social media. (ANI Photo)
Published on Sep 19, 2021 12:12 PM IST
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Gehlot aide quits hours after sharing not-so-cryptic post on Twitter

The tweets by the OSD to Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, Lokesh Sharma came amid the fast-changing developments in the Punjab Congress.   
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.(ANI)
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.(ANI)
Published on Sep 19, 2021 09:29 AM IST
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By hindustantimes.com | Written by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi

Rajasthan passes bill to register child marriages, oppn calls it a black day

Rajasthan BJP legislators walked out of the House questioning the need for the registration of child marriages and demanded the withdrawal of the bill.
Rajasthan parliamentary affairs minister Shanti Dhariwal said that the amendment does not say that child marriages will be valid. (HT File Photo)
Rajasthan parliamentary affairs minister Shanti Dhariwal said that the amendment does not say that child marriages will be valid. (HT File Photo)
Published on Sep 18, 2021 09:18 AM IST
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By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

Rajasthan allows classes 6-8 to open from Sept 20, primary classes from Sept 27

The Rajasthan government earlier allowed students of classes 9 to 12, colleges, universities, and coaching institutes to resume in-person classes from September 1.
Rajasthan issued a fresh set of guidelines on Friday, allowing schools to resume in-person classes for classes 6-8 from September 20. Classes for primary school students can begin from September 27. (Dinesh Joshi)
Rajasthan issued a fresh set of guidelines on Friday, allowing schools to resume in-person classes for classes 6-8 from September 20. Classes for primary school students can begin from September 27. (Dinesh Joshi)
Updated on Sep 18, 2021 12:11 AM IST
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Rajasthan government considering opening camel shelters amid declining population

In view of the sharp decline in camel population in Rajasthan and for its effective conservation, the Rajasthan government is considering starting oonth shala (camel shelters), similar to cow shelters, officials
The state police, to date, has recovered over 230 camels, which were being smuggled. (Sourced)
The state police, to date, has recovered over 230 camels, which were being smuggled. (Sourced)
Updated on Sep 17, 2021 05:19 PM IST
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Rajasthan LPG distributor arrested on charges of espionage

The accused, Sandeep Kumar (30), resident of Narhad village in Jhunjhunu district was arrested on Thursday.
A Pakistani handling officer had called on the mobile of the accused, seeking photographs and sensitive confidential information of Army Camp in Narhad. (File photo)
A Pakistani handling officer had called on the mobile of the accused, seeking photographs and sensitive confidential information of Army Camp in Narhad. (File photo)
Published on Sep 17, 2021 03:38 PM IST
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Rajasthan to give 5,000 to people who take road accident victims to hospital

Like Rajasthan, Delhi already has a cash reward scheme in place since May 2018 under which, people who take a road accident victim to hospital are entitled to get 2,000.
The Rajasthan government has formulated Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Jeevan Rakshak Yojna to encourage people to take road accident victims to hospital (ANI)
The Rajasthan government has formulated Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Jeevan Rakshak Yojna to encourage people to take road accident victims to hospital (ANI)
Published on Sep 16, 2021 09:00 PM IST
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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot returns to work after recovery from Angioplasty

Gehlot was earlier discharged from Jaipur’s Sawai Man Singh (SMS) hospital on August 29, with doctors saying the angioplasty was successful and he was recovering well.
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.(ANI file photo)
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot.(ANI file photo)
Published on Sep 16, 2021 04:01 PM IST
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Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi

BJP’s Alwar MP says law and order in Rajasthan reminds of Taliban rule

The BJP MP further alleged that politicians from the ruling party in Rajasthan were getting people jailed on false charges and were getting fake cases registered
BJP MP Balaknath alleged that since the formation of the Congress government in the state, crime had increased, innocents were getting killed, and land was getting encroached. (HT Photo)
BJP MP Balaknath alleged that since the formation of the Congress government in the state, crime had increased, innocents were getting killed, and land was getting encroached. (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 16, 2021 10:14 AM IST
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Rajasthan speaker adjourns assembly sine die after repeated disruptions

The Business Advisory Committee had fixed the agenda of the House till September 18. Later, the ruling Congress and BJP legislators met the Speaker in his chamber and requested him to change his decision.
Amid the din, the proceedings of the House were adjourned for 15 minutes and then again for 45 minutes.(Prabhakar Shama / HT file photo)
Amid the din, the proceedings of the House were adjourned for 15 minutes and then again for 45 minutes.(Prabhakar Shama / HT file photo)
Published on Sep 15, 2021 11:08 PM IST
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