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Cab and auto strike ends in city on CM’s assurance
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Cab and auto strike ends in city on CM’s assurance

Jaipur, June 10, 2025.The week-long strike by cab, auto, and bike taxi drivers operating through online platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido has come to an end. On Monday, a delegation of drivers met Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, who requested 10 days to resolve their grievances. Following this assurance, drivers announced they would resume services from Tuesday.The protesting drivers demanded that these companies establish local offices in Jaipur, not just in Delhi, so that drivers can register complaints directly whenever they face issues. They also raised concerns over rapidly dropping fare prices due to internal competition among platforms, which they say led to significant financial losses for them.Kuldeep Singh Issar, President of the Auto Drivers' Association, said,...
Jaipur cops arrest ‘supplier’ with smack worth Rs 1.6cr
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Jaipur cops arrest ‘supplier’ with smack worth Rs 1.6cr

Jaipur, June 10, 2025.Crime branch of Jaipur police Monday arrested a 39-year-old drug trafficker with 530 grams of smack worth Rs 1.6 crore in his possession. Deputy commissioner of police (crime) Kundan Kanwariya said the man was identified as Ram Rup Mali, a native of Sawai Madhopur district. A special police team monitored Mali's movements for some time before intercepting him near Kho Nagoriyan. Officials said he supplied drugs for the past few months to local distributors linked to larger trafficking syndicates.During questioning, Mali reportedly admitted that he sourced the contraband from a man named Sanu Khan, a resident of Aklera in Jhalawar district. He further disclosed that he supplied smack in Jaipur for the past 2–3 months and was working for prominent local traffick...
Rajasthan PTET Admit Cards Released
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Rajasthan PTET Admit Cards Released

Jaipur, June 09, 2025.The Rajasthan PTET (Pre-Teacher Education Test) admit cards have been released. Candidates for the 2-year B.Ed and 4-year B.Ed entrance examinations can download their admit cards from ptetvmoukota2025.com. Date of birth and application number are required to download the admit card.This year’s PTET exam is being conducted by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University. The exam will be held on 15 June, in a single shift from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Rajasthan PTET exam will be conducted across 41 districts in the state, with a total of 736 exam centres.This year, 202,73 applicants have registered for the Rajasthan PTET exam, a significant decrease compared to previous years. This figure is considerably lower than last year’s 4.27 lakh and 2023’s 5.21 lakh applicant...
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla to visit Jodhpur
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Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla to visit Jodhpur

Jodhpur, June 09, 2025.Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will visit the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur on 09 June (Monday) for a one-day visit. On this occasion, Shri Birla will inaugurate the newly constructed Lecture Hall Complex – II at the Institute.Rajya Sabha MP Shri Rajendra Gehlot, social worker Shri Nimbaram, renowned space scientist and Chairperson of IIT Jodhpur’s Board of Governors Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, IIT Jodhpur Director Prof. Avinash K. Agarwal, and Deputy Director Prof. Bhabani K. Satpathy will also be present at the event. Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar will preside over the programme.Constructed at a cost of ₹14.80 crore, this state-of-the-art Lecture Hall Complex at IIT Jodhpur is expected to give a new direction to the Institute's academic and research ...
Two-Day Hawan Ceremony Concludes with Grand Puran Aahuti and Kashmiri Cultural Celebration
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Two-Day Hawan Ceremony Concludes with Grand Puran Aahuti and Kashmiri Cultural Celebration

Jaipur, June 2025.A spiritually enriching two-day Hawan, organized by Kashmiri Visthapit Hindu Samiti, Jaipur, commenced on June 2nd and concluded on June 3rd with the sacred offering of Puran Aahuti. The event drew a large number of devotees and community members, uniting them in a profound celebration of faith, culture, and solidarity.The ceremony featured traditional Vedic rituals and collective prayers, invoking peace, prosperity, and well-being for all. A key highlight of this year’s gathering was the performance by the Kashmiri Cultural Mandli, whose soulful devotional songs and traditional bhajans beautifully reflected the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of Kashmir. Their presence added a vibrant and emotional depth to the proceedings, making the event especially memora...
PM Modi changed political culture from blame game to performance-based:  JP Nadda
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PM Modi changed political culture from blame game to performance-based: JP Nadda

Jaipur, May 31, 2025.BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with changing the political culture of the country in the past decade from that of a blame game to demonstrating performance.Addressing the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Women Empowerment Conference here, he said, "The country has changed since 2014. Today, under the leadership of PM Modi, the country of 140 crore people is moving forward at a fast pace."The Union minister said the prime minister changed the political culture and brought in a "report card" politics based on development, accountability and performance.
Justice KR Shriram Appointed Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court
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Justice KR Shriram Appointed Chief Justice Of Rajasthan High Court

Jaipur, May 29, 2025.The Central Government has formally appointed Justice KR Shriram as the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, following the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium.He replaces Justice MM Srivastava, who has been transferred to lead the Madras High Court.The official notification confirming these appointments marks part of a wider judicial reshuffle involving leadership changes at four High Courts across India.Justice Shriram, who previously served as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, will now take charge in Rajasthan.In turn, Justice Srivastava will assume the role of Chief Justice in Madras.These changes, recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium, aim to enhance the efficiency and balance of judicial administration across ...
Rajasthan jailbirds found in hotels in Jaipur, 5 constables among 13 arrested
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Rajasthan jailbirds found in hotels in Jaipur, 5 constables among 13 arrested

Jaipur, May 26, 2028.As prison guards sipped tea outside a Jaipur hotel lobby, a pair of high-profile inmates tucked into a leisurely breakfast — handcuffs stuffed discreetly into a backpack under the table. Across town, another duo lounged in a room booked under a woman's name — one was a convicted extortionist's confidant, the other his accomplice. The women they met were one's wife and another's girlfriend.Saturday's brunch, served hot with poha and betrayal, has triggered one of Rajasthan's most explosive prison scandals in recent memory.Five inmates from Jaipur central jail, all facing charges ranging from sexual assault to murder, were scheduled for medical examinations at SMS Hospital. Only one prisoner made it to the hospital. The other four — Rafiq Bakri, Bhanwar Lal, Anki...
Sneakers, Denims & Deals at Nexus Celebration Mall, Udaipur
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Sneakers, Denims & Deals at Nexus Celebration Mall, Udaipur

Udaipur, May 22, 2025.Just in time for vacation prep and back-to-campus shopping, Nexus Celebration, one of the city’s largest lifestyle destinations, is kicking off the Denim & Sneaker Fest—a month-long celebration of two of fashion’s most iconic staples.Running from May 21 to June 14, the fest brings together the widest range of denim collections and the coolest sneakers in town, from top international brands to homegrown labels. Whether you're heading out on vacation, updating your college wardrobe, or just looking for an excuse to refresh your look, the festival has something for everyone. Expect to find the latest styles from top names like Levi's, Jack & Jones, American Eagle, Kick Sports, Puma, Skechers, and many more.The timing couldn’t be better—right before sc...
Shriram Farm Solutions Launches 2 New Specialty Plant Nutrition products, Bajra Seed& shares success on Key Crop Protection launched in 2024
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Shriram Farm Solutions Launches 2 New Specialty Plant Nutrition products, Bajra Seed& shares success on Key Crop Protection launched in 2024

Jaipur,May, 2025.Shriram Farm Solutions, a division of the DCM Shriram Ltd., launched its new age  Specialty Plant Nutrition products& shared the farmer success with Shriram Crop Protection & Seed Products launched in recent past. The event took place at MarriottHotel,Jaipur, Rajasthanwhere prominent channel partners from the region convened to witness theelectrifying launch of these innovative solutions. Not only this, 125+ distributors as well as viewers online witnessed the grand award ceremony of the high performing distributors in different business verticals.In step with the pressing needs of Indian farmers and the national vision for sustainable agriculture, the company introduced two advanced liquid fertilizers – ‘SHRIRAM PICASOL’ and ‘SHRIRAM MA...
THINK Gas Expands LNG Footprint with strategic launch of 6 New Dispensing Stations accelerating India’s green transition
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THINK Gas Expands LNG Footprint with strategic launch of 6 New Dispensing Stations accelerating India’s green transition

New Delhi, May 2025.THINK Gas, India’s leading City Gas Distribution (CGD) company, is accelerating country’s transition towards low-emission transport for long-haul heavy duty truck mobility with the strategic rollout of 3 (three) new LNG filling hubs/points after the successful operation of its flagship LNG station at Bagroda, Bhopal. The 3 new LNG fuelling hubs/points, strategically located to serve long-haul mobility, will be in Anantapur, Nellore (in Andhra Pradesh), and Vallam (in Tamil Nadu’s Kanchipuram District), and are expected to be operational by September’25.In addition, 3 more LNG fuelling hubs/points will become operational by December 2025, reinforcing the company's focus on long-haul clean mobility infrastructure." THINK Gas is integrating the new LNG hubs wi...
Shriram Farm Solutions Launches a New Crop Protection product& shares success on Key Specialty Plant Nutrition, Seed Products launched in 2024
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Shriram Farm Solutions Launches a New Crop Protection product& shares success on Key Specialty Plant Nutrition, Seed Products launched in 2024

Jhalawar, 20 May, 2025.Shriram Farm Solutions, a division of the DCM Shriram Ltd., launched its new age Crop Protection product& shared the farmer success with Specialty Plant Nutrition & Seed Products launched in recent past. The event took place at Hotel Haryali Resort where prominent channel partners from the region convened to witness theelectrifying launch of these innovative solutions. Not only this, 50+ distributors witnessed the grand award ceremony of the high performing distributors in different business verticals.In the Specialty Plant Nutrition (SPN) segment, Shriram Farm Solutions recently introduced Shriram Protobuz+, a revolutionary product developed by incorporating the patented delivery technology 'Nano Liquid Technology' from the United States.With its rem...
Rajasthan experiences severe heat, Sri Ganganagar sizzles at 46°C
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Rajasthan experiences severe heat, Sri Ganganagar sizzles at 46°C

Jaipur, May 17, 2025.Parts of Rajasthan continued to reel under severe heat, with Sri Ganganagar recording a blistering 45.8 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours, the Meteorological Centre said on Friday.The sweltering conditions are expected to persist, especially in the northern and western districts of the state.While the weather is likely to remain mostly dry across Rajasthan, the Met office has predicted thunderstorms with winds speeding up to 40-50 kmph and light rain in parts of Udaipur and Kota on Friday afternoon.Strong surface dusty winds are also likely to sweep through the border areas of Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions over the next three to four days, the forecast added.The mercury is expected to hover between 45 and 46 degrees Celsius in Bikaner and Sri Gan...
Ryan Education School, Jaipur Records 100% Result in CBSE Class 10 Board Exams
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Ryan Education School, Jaipur Records 100% Result in CBSE Class 10 Board Exams

Jaipur, May 15, 2025.Ryan Education School, Jaipur has once again demonstrated academic excellence with a 100% pass result in the CBSE Class 10 Board Examinations for the academic year 2024-25. All 22 students who appeared for the exam have successfully passed, with several achieving outstanding scores.Krish Gupta topped the school with a remarkable 98%, and also scored a centum (100/100) in Information Technology. A total of 9 students (40.9%) scored above 90%, while 18 students (81.8%) secured 80% and above.Other top scorers include Raghav Kedawat and Priya Chaudhary (93.8%), Manvendra Singh (93.2%), Rochit Sharma and Vanshika Meena (91.4%), followed by Pragya Gupta and Bhargavi Bhavsar (90.8%), and Anvi Maharshi (90.2%).In subject-wise highlights, Krish Gupta led with hi...
The Derma Co. and Zepto partner to bring Summer Relief to Jaipur’s Delivery Heroes
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The Derma Co. and Zepto partner to bring Summer Relief to Jaipur’s Delivery Heroes

Gurugram, 15 May 2025.The Derma Co., an active ingredient-led skincare brand from Honasa Consumer Limited, has partnered with Zepto, India’s fastest-growing quick commerce company, to provide essential summer skincare to Zepto’s delivery partners in Jaipur. In a city where desert heat can be especially harsh on the skin, this initiative aims to protect and uplift those who form the backbone of the Pink City’s hyperlocal delivery ecosystem. With this special initiative, Zepto’s continued its commitment to care-led actions that safeguard delivery partner’s safety and health.Snigdha Anand, VP – Marketing, Honasa Consumer Limited, said, “At The Derma Co., we believe in delivering science-backed skincare that solves real problems. Through our partnership with Zepto, we’re proud to exten...
170 passengers stranded for 12 hours at Jaipur Airport
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170 passengers stranded for 12 hours at Jaipur Airport

Jaipur, May 08, 2025.An Akasa Air flight (QP-1146) from Delhi to Ahmedabad was diverted to Jaipur Airport late Monday night due to adverse weather conditions over Ahmedabad. The flight, which was originally scheduled to land in Ahmedabad, touched down in Jaipur around 1:25 am.The unexpected diversion left over 170 passengers, including children, elderly, and women, stranded at Jaipur Airport for nearly 12 hours without proper arrangements.Passengers were allowed to disembark only after about an hour and a half, and then directed to the arrival lounge. However, the airline failed to provide any concrete information about the rescheduled flight. Stranded passengers alleged that Akasa Air did not provide food, water, or any form of assistance during the long wait, leaving them fru...
2.7L more houses to be built in Raj under PMAY-Gramin
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2.7L more houses to be built in Raj under PMAY-Gramin

Jaipur, May 06, 2025.CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Monday announced that the Union ministry of rural development has approved construction of another 2,73,752 houses in Rajasthan under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). The CM stated that the newly sanctioned houses will benefit families identified in the 2018 Awas Plus survey, many of whom waited for permanent housing for over six years."This is a significant moment. Families that awaited homes since 2018 will finally see their dream of owning a pucca house come true," said Sharma.Of the 22.23 lakh homes previously sanctioned to the state, nearly 20 lakh have already been built. With this new allotment, Rajasthan is among the top five states in implementing the Union govt's flagship rural housing scheme. The first instalment o...
India to be among top 10 global tourism markets: Union tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
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India to be among top 10 global tourism markets: Union tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Jaipur, May 05, 2025.Union tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Sunday said that the govt is targeting to make the country one of the top 10 destinations in the world. It ranked 39th in the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 globally and 54th 2022.He mentioned that meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) would be one of the key strategies of the ministry in expanding the sector, which draws heavily on the cultural riches of the country.Speaking at the ministry's ‘Meet in India', organised by FICCI for promoting the events industry, Shekhawat said states across the country are unlocking tourism opportunities in their own unique ways and stressed, "Now, it's time for India to position itself firmly on the global MICE map."...
Nexus Celebration Mall to Host Army Boot Camp starting 18th April
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Nexus Celebration Mall to Host Army Boot Camp starting 18th April

Udaipur, May 2025.Nexus Celebration Mall is all set to bring the thrill of military-style adventure to the city by introducing Army Boot Camp from 18th April 2025 onwards. The camp is designed to engage, challenge, and energize visitors of all ages, this unique experience promises high-octane fun and fitness in a dynamic, army-themed setting.Young cadets can experience the thrill of crawling, hurdle runs, climbing, and much more in a fun and safe environment. Along with physical challenges, children will also get a chance to explore their creative side through engaging art activities. It’s the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and learning!The Army boot camp will feature a series of army-style physical challenges designed to test strength, endurance, and agility. Participants can ...
Waterproofers Association of India – North Zone Chapter to Host Certified Training on Basement Waterproofing in Jaipur
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Waterproofers Association of India – North Zone Chapter to Host Certified Training on Basement Waterproofing in Jaipur

Jaipur, May, 2025.The Waterproofers Association of India (WAI) – North Zone Chapter proudly announces a WAI Certified Training Programme on Basement Waterproofing, scheduled for 3rd and 4th May 2025 at Hotel Holiday Inn, Jaipur.With a focused approach on enhancing industry standards and empowering professionals, this two-day training is designed to equip 35 selected participants with deep technical knowledge and hands-on insights into basement waterproofing systems. The course will be conducted by leading industry experts and trainers with decades of field experience.The curriculum will cover:            •           Product selection strategy    &...
160 flats to be built for middle class in Jaipur:Housing Board launched scheme after 14 years
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160 flats to be built for middle class in Jaipur:Housing Board launched scheme after 14 years

Jaipur, April 29, 2025.Rajasthan Housing Board will launch a multi-storey flat scheme in Mansarovar, Jaipur. After about 14 years, a government agency is going to launch a residential scheme for the general public in Jaipur city.In this scheme, flats will be built for Middle Income Group-'A' (MIG-A) and Middle Income Group-'B' (MIG-B). According to sources, this scheme will be located near Apex Hospital on Sector-5 Shipra Path Sarayu Marg in Mansarovar. 160 flats are proposed to be built in this scheme. After winning the case on this land a few months ago, the board administration has planned this scheme on this land.The determination of flat size and rates in the scheme is still pending. Sources say that the price of one flat will be more than 45 lakh rupees. The plan is to bu...
JDA 2 housing projects in Mansarovar by June 2025
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JDA 2 housing projects in Mansarovar by June 2025

Jaipur, April 29, 2025.After the overwhelming success of housing projects of Jaipur Development Authority (JDA), Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) is set to introduce two residential schemes for middle-income groups in Jaipur. Both the schemes are planned in Mansarovar area, one on Sipra Path and the other on Surya Marg."These two schemes are expected to be launched by June. We are also preparing to launch a scheme of 60 flats in Sector 26 of Pratap Nagar," said an RHB official.The housing schemes in Mansarovar are meant for two middle-income groups. The two schemes – named Ganga and Gulmohar – will have 160 flats of 2-BHK and 3-BHK categories."The minimum price has been fixed around Rs 45 lakh. It is after about 10 years that RHB is building an MIG property in Mansarovar local...
No respite from heatwave, but rain expected Thursday
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No respite from heatwave, but rain expected Thursday

Jaipur, April 29, 2025.Heatwave aggravated in the state Monday, with most places recording maximum temperatures above normal. Barmer was the hottest with a maximum of 46.4 degrees Celsius. Jaisalmer recorded 46.2 degrees Celsius, which was the highest ever maximum temperature for April at this place since April 2018, when 46.1 degrees Celsius was recorded.Attributing the continued rise in mercury to active northerly winds and vanishing of western disturbances, the Met office here said prevailing heatwave conditions will continue Tuesday and Wednesday. However, from Thursday, many places in Jaipur, Ajmer, and Bharatpur divisions are likely to get rainfall and hailstorm.People in Jaipur woke up to a comparatively warm morning when a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius was...
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