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The Rajasthan State Budget lays a strong foundation for long-term economic growth by prioritizing infrastructure expansion, energy security, and employment generation
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The Rajasthan State Budget lays a strong foundation for long-term economic growth by prioritizing infrastructure expansion, energy security, and employment generation

Jaipur, February, 2025.Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBREgiving his reaction on Rajasthan state budget said- “The Rajasthan State Budget 2025-26 lays a strong foundation for long-term economic growth by prioritizing infrastructure expansion, energy security, and employment generation. The announcement of nine Greenfield expressways spanning 2,750 km with an investment of ₹60,000 crore is a transformational step that will enhance intra-state and inter-state connectivity, catalyzing industrial and commercial growth. Improved road infrastructure, along with targeted investments in rural roadworks and urban traffic management, will strengthen last-mile connectivity, benefiting logistics, warehousing, and industrial real estate....
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Rajasthan govt expands recruitment of Medical Officers in state
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Rajasthan govt expands recruitment of Medical Officers in state

Jaipur, February 20,2025.The Bhajanlal government in Rajasthan has expanded recruitment for Medical Officer (MO) positions, increasing the total number of vacancies from 1,480 to 1,700. The Rajasthan University of Health and Sciences (RUHS) will oversee the hiring process, with exams scheduled for April.According to the latest order, 220 more positions have been added to the original recruitment drive. February 14 marked the opening of the application window, and today was the last date to apply.Originally, applications were invited between September and October last year, with exams planned for November. However, due to technical reasons, the recruitment process was delayed.To ensure fairness, the government has reopened applications for MBBS graduates from the 2019 batch....
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DGGI uncovers massive ₹700 crore GST fraud in Jaipur
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DGGI uncovers massive ₹700 crore GST fraud in Jaipur

Jaipur, February 20, 2025.The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has uncovered a massive GST evasion of ₹700 crore during raids at 15 locations of scrap dealers across Rajasthan. The Jaipur Zonal Unit of DGGI carried out operations in Jaipur, Sikar, Udaipur, and Bhilwara, exposing large-scale tax fraud.During the raids, documents were seized related to the supply of 13 lakh tons of goods, with a total market value estimated at ₹4,000 crore.Investigations revealed that these transactions were carried out without proper GST compliance, leading to a staggering tax evasion of ₹700 crore. As a result, seven individuals have been arrested from different locations.According to officials, certain firms manufacturing iron goods were selling products without paying GST. A...
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Rajasthan govt committed to make state USD 350 billion economy by 2030: Dy CM Diya Kumari
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Rajasthan govt committed to make state USD 350 billion economy by 2030: Dy CM Diya Kumari

Jaipur, February 19, 2025.Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday presented the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 with a focus on employment and water supply projects and announced major initiatives including the construction of nine greenfield expressways.While presenting the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the House on Wednesday, Kumari, who also holds the finance portfolio, announced recruitment for 1.25 lakh posts in government departments and state undertakings in the coming year.“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our government has proved the trust expressed by the public was right by setting new records of development in the state in the first year of its tenure itself,” she said in her Budget speech.The major key point...
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Jaipur to build 2 elevated roads for ₹195 crore cost
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Jaipur to build 2 elevated roads for ₹195 crore cost

Jaipur, February 18, 2025.Preparations are being made to build two new elevated roads in Jaipur. One elevated road will be constructed between Malviya Nagar and Jagatpura. The second is planned to be built between Jhotwara ROB and Dadi Ka Phatak ROB.There is also a plan to construct a flyover on JLN Road and road overbridges for two-wheeler riders at two different locations in Jaipur city.According to sources, a draft to start development work in Jaipur district in the upcoming financial year (2025-26) was presented before CM Bhajanlal Sharma two days ago on Saturday. These proposals were put forward by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA)Elevated roads will be built in Jhotwara and Malviya Nagar JDA has proposed a plan to build an elevated road near Jagatpura ROB. It wil...
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Delhi Public School, Jaipur Officially Renamed to Dharav High School
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Delhi Public School, Jaipur Officially Renamed to Dharav High School

Jaipur, February 13, 2025.Starting the 2025-26 session this year., Delhi Public School (DPS), Jaipur, has officially changed its name to Dharav High School, marking a new chapter in its pledge to excellence in education and a deeper focus on holistic development. The school, situated at NH 48, Bhakrota, Jaipur, Hasampura, Rajasthan 302026, reaffirms its commitment to foster young minds who arecompassionate, responsible global citizens, ready to make a meaningful impact on the world.Delhi Public School, Jaipur has long been known as one of the most distinguished CBSE institutions in the region, renowned for its innovative approach to education. The new name, Dharav High School, reflects the school’s vision of evolving alongside the needs of the future, while staying true to its etho...
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Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 by National School of Drama Brings a Diverse Range of Plays to Jaipur
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Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 by National School of Drama Brings a Diverse Range of Plays to Jaipur

Jaipur, February, 2025.The National School of Drama (NSD) inaugurated the opening ceremony of its flagship Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 (BRM), the International Theatre Festival of India, on Sunday, February 9, 2025at 6:00 PM at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. Fondly called ‘Bharangam,’ BRM is the world’s largest theatre festival, which completed a successful run of 25 years in 2024. Through this pioneering initiative, NSD continues to expand the festival's outreach with enhanced international engagement, building on last year’s theme, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Vande Bharangam.’The opening of Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 in Jaipur was graced by a remarkable gathering of distinguished individuals, each adding their unique contribution to the ceremony. Chief Guest Shri Ravi Jai,...
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Industry and Traffic-Related Emissions Identified as Primary Sources of Air Pollution in Jaipur
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Industry and Traffic-Related Emissions Identified as Primary Sources of Air Pollution in Jaipur

Jaipur, February 2025.A pioneering study led by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, has identified industrial and traffic-related emissions as the primary contributors to air pollution in Jaipur. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Atmospheric Environment, employs a network of low-cost sensors (LCS) to monitor air pollution in real-time, significantly enhancing data collection for urban air quality assessment.Conducted over a year, from March 2022 to February 2023, the study analyzed PM2.5 concentrations at 30 sites across Jaipur, categorizing them by activity zones such as industrial, commercial, residential, and traffic-heavy areas. The findings reveal a stark seasonal contrast,...
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IIFA Awards tickets in Jaipur up to Rs 1.5 lakh
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IIFA Awards tickets in Jaipur up to Rs 1.5 lakh

Jaipur, February 10, 2025.The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards will be held in Jaipur on March 8 and 9. The ticket prices for the awards ceremony at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC) range from 2,000 to 1.5 lakh rupees. This includes various premium boxes. Many of these boxes are already sold out. This is the first time IIFA Awards are being held in Jaipur.Bollywood stars will enhance the grandeur of the stage in this silver jubilee celebration of IIFA 2025. Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor will give dance performances. The award show will be hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Kartik Aaryan. Not just Bollywood but special guests from Hollywood will also come to Jaipur to add to the glamour of this award show evening ...
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Rajasthan Board exams will be under daily video surveillance
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Rajasthan Board exams will be under daily video surveillance

Jaipur, February 07, 2025.The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will conduct daily video surveillance and CCTV camera monitoring at all sensitive and highly sensitive examination centres during the Class 10 and 12 board exams. The opening of the envelope of question papers will also be videographed.RBSE administrator and Ajmer divisional commissioner Mahesh Chandra Sharma, Wednesday, held meetings with district education officials of the state for the preparations of board exams, which are from March 6. A total of 1,998,509 students are appearing throughout the state in board exams.Sharma said, said, once the question papers reach the district headquarters, the responsibility for their confidentiality and security until the end of the exam will lie with the district examina...
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Over 3k NREGS job requests processed in 3 days with app in Barmer district
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Over 3k NREGS job requests processed in 3 days with app in Barmer district

Barmer, February 06, 2025.In just three days after My NREGA App was launched in Barmer district, as many as 3,250 job requests were processed with the help of the mobile application, said officials of the district administration on Wednesday.Locals who applied for NREGS jobs said they were happy that they did not have to visit the panchayat office for the task and could do it sitting at home. Women workers were particularly happy with the introduction of the app.My NREGA App, which Barmer district administration launched at Daruda gram panchayat on Monday, enables workers to apply for employment from their homes, eliminating the need for long-distance travel to gram panchayat offices. The app, they said, has started showing beneficial results by streamlining job requests for NR...
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Vicky Kaushal promotes his upcoming movie Chhaava in Jaipur
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Vicky Kaushal promotes his upcoming movie Chhaava in Jaipur

Jaipur, February 05, 2025.Actor Vicky Kaushal, who stars as the lead in 'Chhaava,' reached Jaipur for promotions of his upcoming movie Chhaava. At the famous Rajmandir Cinema's promo launch, he charmed fans with a warm Rajasthani greeting, "Khamma Ghani Jaipur..!" Later at a press meet, Vicky passionately shared insights about the film. Excited about his role, he expressed, "'Chhaava is not merely a film; it's an homage to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s incredible legacy that shaped our culture and traditions. I am truly honored to portray such an inspiring figure. I am confident that audiences will hold this story close to their hearts forever."Talking about how deeply he connected with his character, Vicky shared, "When you embody a character for so long—sometimes years—it become...
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Rajasthan’s women kabaddi team shines with bronze medal in the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand
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Rajasthan’s women kabaddi team shines with bronze medal in the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand

Jaipur, February 04, 2025.Rajasthan's women kabaddi team put up an impressive performance at the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand, securing the bronze medal. The team showcased remarkable skills, defeating West Bengal 45-21 and Karnataka 35-20 before facing Himachal Pradesh in the semi-finals, where they put up a tough fight but ultimately fell short.Nidhi Sharma stood out with her outstanding individual show throughout the competition.Tejasvi Singh Gehlot, president of the Rajasthan State Olympic Association, praised the team's efforts, expressing pride in their hard work and commitment. He extended congratulations and best wishes to the players, acknowledging their dedication and perseverance in bringing glory to Rajasthan."Our team played well throughout the tourn...
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Rajasthan deputy CM Diya Kumari celebrates Lord Shri Devnarayan’s birth anniversary, discusses development plans
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Rajasthan deputy CM Diya Kumari celebrates Lord Shri Devnarayan’s birth anniversary, discusses development plans

Jaipur, February 04, 2025. Rajasthan Deputy chief minister Diya Kumari visited the Sawai Bhoj Temple in Asind on the occasion of Lord Shri Devnarayan’s 1113th birth anniversary, where she offered prayers and addressed a public gathering.Speaking to the media, she responded to the Congress State President’s demand for an ERCP bureau, stating that the current government had achieved more in one year than the Congress did in five years. She also reaffirmed the necessity of the anti-conversion bill introduced in the assembly and expressed confidence that it would likely be passed in the final week of the session.During her visit, Diya Kumari inspected the temple’s cowshed and Prem Sagar pond, promising budget allocations for the pond’s renovation. She also announced plans for the beau...
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Dawa apke dwar: Rajasthan plans free delivery of medicines at residences of senior citizens
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Dawa apke dwar: Rajasthan plans free delivery of medicines at residences of senior citizens

Jaipur, February 03, 2025.The health department has drafted a proposal to deliver medicines free-of-cost for senior citizens. The service known as ‘Dawa Apke Dwar' is designed to ensure continuous and accessible medical care for people over 60 years who have chronic health issues.The state govt is already providing medicines under its free medical schemes from drug distribution counters in govt hospitals, and the free delivery scheme will be integrated as part of it. The proposed home delivery of medicines will benefit elderly patients suffering from conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, mental disorders, and those needing geriatric care, palliative treatment, or support services.Approximately 69 lakh residents are aged 60 and above in the state, and access to med...
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Metro Travel Becomes Expensive In Jaipur Fare Increased From ₹4 To ₹8, New Rates To Be Effective From Jan 31, 2025
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Metro Travel Becomes Expensive In Jaipur Fare Increased From ₹4 To ₹8, New Rates To Be Effective From Jan 31, 2025

Jaipur, January 31, 2025.Passengers and tourists traveling by metro in Jaipur's walled city and outer areas will now have to pay more. Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited has decided to increase Jaipur Metro fares from Jan 31. After this, passengers traveling from 2 to 10 stations will have to pay Rs 4 to 8 more in fare. However, during this period, passengers using smart cards will get up to 10% discount on fares.Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited has issued a new fare list on Thursday. After this, now passengers will have to pay a fare of 10 rupees to travel up to two metro stations in Jaipur. Similarly, a fare of Rs 15 will have to be paid for traveling from 3 to 5 stations.Fare of Rs 25A fare of 25 rupees will have to be paid for traveling from 6 to 8 stations, whi...
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Bisleri International Partners with Forest Department, Government of Rajasthan to Inaugurates a Material Recovery Facility at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
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Bisleri International Partners with Forest Department, Government of Rajasthan to Inaugurates a Material Recovery Facility at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

Sawai Madhopur, January 31, 2025.Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. in association with the Forest Department, Government of Rajasthan inaugurated a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve located in Sawai Madhopur. This marks the first-ever MRF to be established in an Indian forest. The initiative aims to create more awareness among visitors on sustainability and aims to foster a more ecological environment in the region. The MRF Centre was inaugurated by Shri Anoop K.R., IFS, Chief Conservator of Forest; Smt Shubham Chaudhary, IAS, District Collector, Sawai Madhopur; Shri K. Ganesh, Director – Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, and Dr. R. Bhakar, IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forest. Also present at the event were Shri Rajendra Mali, Sarpanch, Khilc...
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Rajasthan beat Arunachal Pradesh to enter National Games badminton semifinals
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Rajasthan beat Arunachal Pradesh to enter National Games badminton semifinals

Jaipur, January 30, 2025.Rajasthan badminton team made it to the semi-finals for the first time in the 38th National Games being held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on Thursday.In the quarterfinals, Rajasthan defeated Arunachal Pradesh to seal their spot in the last-four. In the semis on Friday, Rajasthan will clash with hosts Uttarakhand.Rajasthan team manager Zakir Hussain told TOI that the team includes India No. 1 shuttler Sanskar Saraswat, Pranay Katta, Manish Phogat, Mohammad Aman, Aryan Tyagi, Vansh Sharma Sharma, Murali Sharma, Jagrat Binani, Jangjit Singh Kajla and Raj Shukla. Yadvendra Singh Shekhawat and Chand Chawat were coaches of the squad.Rajasthan Badminton Association secretary KK Sharma said Rajasthan players performed well to reach the maiden semis. On this occ...
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Mohit Changra grabs 5-wicket haul to lead Rajasthan U-23 team to innings win against Vidarbha
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Mohit Changra grabs 5-wicket haul to lead Rajasthan U-23 team to innings win against Vidarbha

Jaipur, January 29, 2025.A couple of days after Vidarbha defeated Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy in Jaipur, the younger team of Rajasthan thrashed Vidarbha by an innings and 113 runs in the BCCI CK Nayudu Under-23 Trophy tournament at the VCA Kalamna ground in Nagpur on Tuesday.Vidarbha, who were tottering at 149 for 5 after following on at the end of Day 3, could add just 49 runs on the fourth and final day and bundled out for 198 in their second innings.Left-arm spinner Mohit Changra bagged a five-wicket haul to skittle out the hosts cheaply. The promising bowler is now leading wicket takers in India with 36 wickets to his credit. Off-spinner Manish Acharya and medium-pacer Ashok Sharma scalped a couple of wickets each.Skipper Karan Lamba laid the foundation of the big vic...
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Rajasthan assembly session starts on Jan 31, Budget on Feb 19
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Rajasthan assembly session starts on Jan 31, Budget on Feb 19

Jaipur, January 29, 2025.The Budget session of the Rajasthan assembly will begin on Jan 31, and the financial estimate will be presented on Feb 19. Governor Haribhau Bagade will address the House on Jan 31, said assembly speaker Vasudev Devnani Tuesday.His address will be debated on Feb 3-6 followed by the govt's response on Feb 7. The 40-day hybrid session, under the ‘One Nation-One Application' initiative, will use both digital and paper formats, with assistance provided by the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) officials.The assembly secretariat has received and uploaded about 88% responses to 10,049 questions submitted in the 16th assembly, as well as 70% of the 5,000 pending questions of the previous assembly.
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Rajasthan captain Karan Lamba slams double hundred against Vidarbha in U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy
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Rajasthan captain Karan Lamba slams double hundred against Vidarbha in U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy

Jaipur, January 28, 2028.Captain Karan Lamba's double century and superb bowling by Ashok Sharma, Mohit Changra and Chetan Sharma guided Rajasthan to a strong position against Vidarbha in the BCCI Under 23 CK Nayudu Trophy match being played in Nagpur.After winning the toss and batting first, Rajasthan made a huge score of 462 in their first innings with the help of captain Lamba's double century and half-centuries from Sachin Yadav and Mukul Chaudhary.Lamba's 206 came off in 356 balls. The talented middle-order batsman smashed ten boundaries and 6 sixes. He was well supported by Sachin Yadav (96), who missed his century by a whisker. Mukul Chaudhary (51), Mohit Changra (29), Sumit Godara (24) and Chetan Sharma (21) were the other notable contributors. Vidarbha's Sanskar Chawat...
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RUHS cancels BSc exams due to paper leak
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RUHS cancels BSc exams due to paper leak

Jaipur, January 28, 2025.Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) Monday cancelled BSc Nursing semester exams held on Jan 23, 24, and 25, following a complaint of paper leak received from RUHS College of Medical Sciences.RUHS initiated a probe into the complaint and sought help of police to investigate the matter. "An FIR was lodged by RUHS in this connection, while a committee was formed to investigate the matter," said RUHS vice-chancellor Dr Dhananjai Agarwal.According to RUHS, BSc Nursing first semester exam paper for ‘Applied Anatomy and Applied Physiology', second semester paper of ‘Applied Biochemistry and Applied Nutrition and Dietetics', and ‘Applied Microbiology and Infection Control Including Safety' of the third semester have been cancelled. RUHS said dates fo...
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HC stays creation of 3 new Shergarh villages
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HC stays creation of 3 new Shergarh villages

Jodhpur, January 27, 2025.The Jodhpur bench of Rajasthan High Court, has stayed the declaration of three new revenue villages created in Shergarh tehsil of Jodhpur district, terming their creation contrary to the circular issued by the state govt for the purpose. These three villages had been recommended for creation from the original revenue village Khirja Bhoja under Shergarh tehsil in Dec 2023 by Shergarh BJP MLA Babu Singh Rathore.Hearing the petition, single bench of Justice Vineet Kumar Mathur issued a notice to the state govt, seeking a response in the matter, while listing the matter for next hearing on Feb 14, 2025.The Rajasthan govt issued a notification on Jan 10, to create three new revenue villages named Prithviraj Singh Nagar, Ladani Nagar, and Hadmatsingh Nagar f...
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