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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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."...
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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 ...
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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    &...
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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...
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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...
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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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Walled City reels under water crisis as summer nears peak
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Walled City reels under water crisis as summer nears peak

Jaipur, April 29, 2025.The Walled City residents are already grappling with severe water shortage even before summer season has reached its peak. Locals have reported that despite a scheduled one-hour water supply window, the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) was cutting down the supply by 10 -15 minutes. The water pressure is so low that households are unable to collect sufficient water for daily use.Councillor Lalita Jaiswal of Ward 72 highlighted the recurring issue, stating, "Summer has just started, and the water crisis has already surfaced, just like every year. The department continues to ration water supply without providing any real solution. Although the supply is supposed to run from 11am to 12pm, it often starts late and stops promptly at noon. Further, the pr...
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Rajasthan BJP sacks ex-MLA Gyandev Ahuja after Alwar temple purification row
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Rajasthan BJP sacks ex-MLA Gyandev Ahuja after Alwar temple purification row

Jaipur, April 28, 2025.Gyandev Ahuja, former BJP MLA and repeat offender who embarrassed the party on more than one occasion, was sacked by the BJP on Sunday after he was found guilty of violating party discipline by the disciplinary committee.This follows Ahuja's latest controversial actions on April 7, when he purified a temple in Alwar after Leader of Opposition and Congress' Dalit face in the state, Tikaram Jully, visited it. Ahuja's actions triggered widespread outrage and left the BJP red-faced.While Ahuja was suspended from the party days after the incident, his expulsion from the party comes on the eve of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's ‘Save the Constitution' rally in Jaipur, in which both Kharge and Jully would have likely pointed to BJP's "discriminatory practise...
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ED arrests ex-Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi in Jal Jeevan Mission ‘scam’
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ED arrests ex-Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi in Jal Jeevan Mission ‘scam’

Jaipur, April 25, 2025.The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Thursday arrested former public health and engineering department (PHED) minister and Congress leader Mahesh Joshi in connection with alleged money laundering in the Jal Jeevan Mission case. The arrest came after seven hours of intense questioning at the ED's zonal office in the city.Joshi was arrested under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED has claimed to have found substantial evidence, including bank details and documents of movable and immovable properties, linking Joshi to the case.The investigation stems from an FIR filed by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB), Jaipur, which alleged that Padamchand Jain, owner of Shree Shyam Tubewell Co, and others were involved in bribing public servan...
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Padmanabh overcomes accident, leads Jaipur Polo team to victory
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Padmanabh overcomes accident, leads Jaipur Polo team to victory

Jaipur, April 25,2025.Jaipur royal and international polo player Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh has spoken for the first time about the accident he met with in Scotland on June 4, 2024.Padmanabh recalled, “I was completely shaken after the accident. Doctors advised me to stay away from horses and polo for at least a year.” Despite the setback, he focused on his recovery and worked hard to improve his game. “I kept working on myself, and eventually, I was able to return to polo,” he added.The results of his determination were evident as the Jaipur Polo Team had an outstanding season, winning 12 tournaments, reaching the semi-finals in 8, and finishing as runners-up in 2.Padmanabh also spoke about the goal he scored in the final match, which became the highlight of the season...
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Raj cuts 17L names from NFS schemes, 1.5L from Jaipur dist
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Raj cuts 17L names from NFS schemes, 1.5L from Jaipur dist

Jaipur, April 24.2025The Rajasthan govt has removed names of 17.6 lakh ineligible beneficiaries of the National Food Security (NFS) schemes, of which around 1.5 lakh are from Jaipur district.On instructions from the food and civil supplies department, all district headquarters carried out a campaign to segregate eligible and ineligible beneficiaries of the NFS.District supply officer Trilokchand Meena said that the district authorities have decided to extend the 'Give Up' campaign – launched by the state govt – till April 30, 2025."No action will be taken against individuals who voluntarily remove their names from the food security list by April 30. Else, we are going charge a penalty at the rate of Rs 27 per kilogram based on the amount of food grains received from the dat...
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BJP plans expansion to align with new dists
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BJP plans expansion to align with new dists

Jaipur, April 24, 2025.BJP's state president Madan Rathore Wednesday signalled a major expansion of the party's organisational structure now that eight new districts had been created in Rajasthan. The number of BJP's district units is expected to increase from 44 to between 55 and 58, aligning with the state's recent administrative reconfiguration from 33 to 41 districts.Rathore discussed the proposed changes in a meeting with BJP's national general secretary BL Santosh in Delhi on Wednesday. "The state unit will soon propose 10–13 new organisational districts to the party's central committee for approval," Rathore said, adding that the restructuring is expected to be completed within a month.The new districts are Beawar, Balotra, Deeg, Didwana-Kuchaman, Dudu, Kotputli-Behror, ...
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Jaipur International Airport: 60 lakh passengers traveled from Jaipur, 6 lakh more than last year, international passengers also increased
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Jaipur International Airport: 60 lakh passengers traveled from Jaipur, 6 lakh more than last year, international passengers also increased

Jaipur, April 24, 2025.Now the operation of air services from Jaipur Airport is touching new heights. For the first time, the passenger load at Jaipur International Airport has been 60 lakh. More than 60 lakh passengers have traveled in the year 2024-25.Including scheduled and non-scheduled flight operations, a total of 52,693 aircraft movements have taken place from Jaipur Airport in the year 2024-25, that is, an average of 72 flights were operated daily. However, the number of scheduled flights has been 67 on average, while non-scheduled flights were 5.According to the information, a total of 18933 aircraft operated in the year 2020-21, 28069 in the year 2021-22, 43643 in the year 2022-23, 49092 in the year 2023-24 and 52693 aircraft in the year 2024-25.In this way, Jaipu...
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“Nexus Celebration Mall Brings ‘Vacation Nation’ – A Travel Fest for All”
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“Nexus Celebration Mall Brings ‘Vacation Nation’ – A Travel Fest for All”

Udaipur, April 2025. Nexus Celebration Mall brings the thrill of travel to shoppers with Vacation Nation, a special travel-themed festival from April 15 to May 18, 2025. The event offers a unique shopping and entertainment experience, featuring travel essentials like luxury luggage, designer sunglasses, stylish fashion, beauty products, and innovative travel gadgets.Visitors can also indulge in a variety of cuisines with authentic global flavors and enjoy interactive experiences, photo zones.  To make shopping even more exciting, customers can participate in Shop & Win contests, with lucky winners taking home Luggage bags, resorts stays and exclusive mega rewards.Happening at Nexus Celebration Mall, Vacation Nation promises to be an exciting celebration of travel,...
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US Vice President’s City Palace visit in Jaipur cancelled:Pahalgam attack likely reason behind move
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US Vice President’s City Palace visit in Jaipur cancelled:Pahalgam attack likely reason behind move

Jaipur, April 23, 2025.US Vice President JD Vance is on a four-day visit to India with his family from 21 to 24 April. During the trip, he visited Agra and Jaipur. On Wednesday, he was scheduled to visit the City Palace in Jaipur, but the visit was suddenly cancelled. Although no official reason was given, sources believe the cancellation may be linked to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.Vance and his family visited the Taj Mahal earlier in the day and are currently staying at Rambagh Palace. They will return to Washington early Thursday morning.
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US Vice President reaches Jaipur, to stay for 4 days
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US Vice President reaches Jaipur, to stay for 4 days

Jaipur, April 22,2025.US Vice President James David (JD) Vance arrived in Jaipur on Sunday night. He is on a four-day visit to the city from 21 to 24 April. Vance is accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha and their three children — Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel. After landing at Jaipur Airport, the family went directly to Rambagh Palace Hotel where they will stay during the trip.Before coming to Jaipur, JD Vance met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence on 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. PM Modi hosted a special dinner for Vance and his family during the visit.Amer Palace and its surrounding areas have been decorated. Intersections and walls have been covered with decorative cloth. The corridors in the fort area have also...
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Intense heatwave likely to return from tomorrow
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Intense heatwave likely to return from tomorrow

Jaipur, April 22, 2025.Active western disturbances and northerly winds provided respite to people from heatwave conditions Monday. However, the Met office said intense heatwave conditions are likely to revive from Wednesday in the state and are likely to persist till the month-end. During this period, some places in western Rajasthan are expected to experience maximum temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius.On Monday, many places in the state recorded a dip of almost 4 degrees Celsius. Jaipur recorded a minimum of 27.7°C and maximum of 39°C.Sriganganagar and Dholpur recorded the hottest temperatures at 41.8°C.Emergency OPDs at govt hospitals across Raj are seeing an influx of heatstroke patients, with 36 such cases of heatstroke recorded so far. A health department official s...
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India’s New Expressway Link Set to Revolutionize Travel Between Delhi and Jaipur
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India’s New Expressway Link Set to Revolutionize Travel Between Delhi and Jaipur

Jaipur, April 21,2025.A new 67-km expressway linking Bandikui to Jaipur Ring Road will cut Delhi-Jaipur travel time to 2.5 hours, offering a faster, smoother, and safer route.The road trip from Delhi to Jaipur is set to become faster and more convenient with the completion of a new expressway link on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor, making it possible to travel directly from Delhi to Jaipur in just under two-and-a-half hours.a new 67-km highway now connects Bandikui to the Jaipur Ring Road, shortening the travel distance by 20 kilometers. Previously, travelers had to exit at Dausa and take the slower NH-21 route. This new road forms part of an ambitious effort to alleviate congestion and enhance safety between the two cities.Until now, vehicles traveling from Delhi, Gurgaon, and ...
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School timings in Jaisalmer, Barmer districts changed to 7.30am-11am
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School timings in Jaisalmer, Barmer districts changed to 7.30am-11am

Jaisalmer, April 18, 2025.In response to severe heatwave in Jaisalmer, district collector Pratap Singh issued an order Thursday to alter school timings for students from Grade 1 to 8. The directive mandates that all govt and private schools will conduct classes from 7.30am to 11am for these grades, and the order will remain in effect till May 16.In an order issued by Barmer collector Tina Dabi, school timings for primary and upper primary students in all govt and private schools have been changed from 7.30am to 11am due to intense heat.Simultaneously, the India-Pakistan border near Jaisalmer is experiencing extremely high temperatures with mercury surpassing 48 degrees Celsius.BSF Rajasthan Frontier inspector general M L Garg consequently released an advisory to safeguard o...
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