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HC stays creation of 3 new Shergarh villages

27Jan

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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...

27Jan

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RPSC ready for RAS’24 on Feb 02, 2025

Jaipur, January 27, 2025.The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has alerted all districts ahead of the RAS preliminary examination (Rajasthan Administrative and Allied Services) 2024, set for Feb 2. The commission has made all necessary preparations for the exam, with a control room now operational at RPSC. Around 5 lakh candidates have registered for this highly anticipated examination.According to RPSC secretary Ramniwas Mehta, the exam will be held from 12 PM to 3 PM. Candidates will be given an additional 10 minutes to fill the fifth option on the OMR answer sheet. Detailed instructions and information are available on the Commission's official website. Starting Jan 26, candidates can log into the SSO portal to check their allocated examination district

Rajasthan electricity regulator chief’s post vacant since April 2024

27Jan

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Rajasthan electricity regulator chief’s post vacant since April 2024

Jaipur, January 27, 2025. With many crucial positions in the energy sector remaining vacant, including the chairman of the apex body, Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), decisions are either taken without proper scrutiny or delayed. This hampers the revival of the sector, which is plagued with collapsing levels of debt and inefficiency.The RERC chairman's term expired in March 2024, but the current govt has not been able to find a replacement. Hearings of discoms pleading for power tariff revision are imminent, but RERC has no chairman to conduct them.As per the Electricity Act of 2003, the state govt should appoint a chairman within three months of its vacancy. The chairman of the commission, as the holder of the casting vote in decision-making, plays a cr...

Patients suffer at hospitals in Jaipur due to glitch in IHMS

27Jan

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Patients suffer at hospitals in Jaipur due to glitch in IHMS

Jaipur, January 27, 2025.The state govt's initiative to digitise operations through IHMS faces significant challenges due to recurring server failures, hampering online registration, prescription management and related healthcare processes.Power disruption for few minutes on Saturday witnessed which affected the IHMS.Whenever technical issues with the IHMS system's server happen it causes widespread disruption in healthcare services across major state hospitals, including SMS Hospital, affecting patient care and treatment processes.In such an incident, On Friday government hospitals throughout the state experienced a server outage affecting OPD registration, test billing and admission procedures."The server failed on Friday for two hours not only in SMS hospital but als...

ACB lens on DTO’s Rs 3.5cr expenses on foreign trips, kids’ education

25Jan

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ACB lens on DTO’s Rs 3.5cr expenses on foreign trips, kids’ education

Jaipur, January 25, 2025.The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is scrutinising the lavish foreign trips to Europe and the United States undertaken by district transport officer (DTO) Sanjay Sharma and his family, following the registration of a disproportionate assets case against him.The huge expenditure on the education of his children is also being audited by the ACB. Agency officials said that so far, an expenditure of Rs 3.5 crore on foreign trips and education for children has come to light.Additional superintendent of police, Himanshu Kuldeep, said that the teams opened two bank lockers linked to Sharma and found jewellery worth Rs 23 lakh on Friday."The valuation is still going on. We discovered many benami properties, including 25 bighas of land and two plots measuring ...

CM gives approval for e-auction of mineral blocks in three dists

25Jan

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CM gives approval for e-auction of mineral blocks in three dists

Jaipur, January 25, 2025.Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved the e-auction of several mineral blocks in Jaisalmer, Kota and Sawai Madhopur districts, a move aimed at ensuring transparency and efficiency in the mining sector. Notifications for the e-auction of limestone and lead-zinc mineral blocks will be issued shortly.The e-auction process includes limestone blocks in Jaisalmer district: Parewar (SN-I) spanning 960 hectares, Parewar (SN-III) covering 928 hectares, Parewar (SN-IV) measuring 960 hectares, and Parewar-A comprising 400 hectares. In Kota district, the limestone block Ninama-Duniya Extension (408.2974 hectares) will be auctioned, while Jaisalmer's Khabiya block (200.4766 hectares) and Khabiya East block (205.9798 hectares) are also part of the plan. Additiona...

Khemraj Committee rejects proposal for pay scale revision of Rajasthan secretariat staff

25Jan

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Khemraj Committee rejects proposal for pay scale revision of Rajasthan secretariat staff

Jiapur, January 25, 2025.he Khemraj committee report, released by the state govt on Thursday, rejected demands for pay scale revision for Rajasthan Secretariat State and Ministerial Service employees under the department of personnel (DOP). The report noted that these employees already enjoy better pay scales and promotion opportunities compared to other state services."Further revision in the pay scales, as demanded, cannot be considered given parity with the number of posts in other departments. The secretariat ministerial employees and Rajasthan Secretariat Service personnel are already much better placed in terms of pay scales and promotion opportunities as compared to other services, including many state services and departmental posts," the committee opined.Regarding mini...

Prime Minister extends best wishes to all the athletes participating in the 5th Khelo India Winter Games

23Jan

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Prime Minister extends best wishes to all the athletes participating in the 5th Khelo India Winter Games

New Delhi, January 23.2025.The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended best wishes to all the athletes participating in the 5th Khelo India Winter Games 2025.Shri Modi in a post on X wrote:“Best wishes to all the athletes participating in the 5th Khelo India Winter Games 2025! I am sure this tournament will encourage upcoming talent. May the games also be a celebration of sportsman spirit.

REET-exam will be held in three shifts on 27th and 28th February; 14 lakh candidates are expected to appear in REET Eligibility Exam 2025

23Jan

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REET-exam will be held in three shifts on 27th and 28th February; 14 lakh candidates are expected to appear in REET Eligibility Exam 2025

Jaipur, January 23, 2025.The exam date of Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test REET to be conducted by Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer has been changed. Earlier this exam was proposed to be held on 27th February, but now this exam will be conducted in three shifts from 27th to 28th February 2025.This time more than 14 lakh candidates are expected to appear in REET Eligibility Exam 2025, so due to the large number of candidates the exam has been organized for 2 days.Rajasthan Teacher Eligibility Test Date will be conducted in three shifts from 27 to 28 February 2025. Along with this, the examination center of the examination has also been changed. This time examination centers will also be set up in private schools, in which more than 14 lakh candidates will partici...

Rajasthan chief minister renames state’s river linking project as Ramjal Setu Link Project

22Jan

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Rajasthan chief minister renames state’s river linking project as Ramjal Setu Link Project

Jaipur, January 22, 2025.Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday renamed the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link Project in the state as Ramjal Setu Link Project.On December 17, water from Parvati, Kali Sindh and Chambal rivers was poured into the Ram Setu Jal Sankalp Kalash by Prime minister Narendra Modi.Sharma also released the poster of the Ramjal Setu Link Project at his residence on Wednesday.

Raj sees remarkable groundwater rebound, thanks to the heavens

21Jan

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Raj sees remarkable groundwater rebound, thanks to the heavens

Jaipur, January 21, 2025.Rajasthan's groundwater table rose significantly by 5.84 metres (statewide average) between the pre and post-monsoon period in 2024, says a report by the state's ground water department. Thanks to a plentiful monsoon, groundwater levels rose more than the statewide average in 14 districts, but in Jaipur they fell short—the rise was only 4.7 metres.The report, yet to be released officially, is based on a random sample of wells, borewells, and other water sources. It highlights that Rajasthan received 888 mm of monsoon rainfall this year, surpassing the seasonal average and substantially replenishing groundwater levels. Among districts, Chittorgarh recorded the highest rise in groundwater level at 14 metres, followed by Sawai Madhopur (13.32 m), Bundi (11.84 ...

Kashmiri Hindus Mark 35 Years in Exile, Demand Political Representation and Justice

19Jan

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Kashmiri Hindus Mark 35 Years in Exile, Demand Political Representation and Justice

Jaipur, January 2025.January 19, 1990,marks one of the darkest chapters in India’s democratic history. On this fateful day, the Kashmir Valley was plunged into chaos and bloodshed as Islamic fundamentalists orchestrated an ethnic cleansing that uprooted over 7,00,000 Kashmiri Hindus from their centuries-old homeland. The community faced a brutal campaign of killings, rapes, torture and forced exile. The genocide that followed was not just physical but emotional and political, as Kashmiri Hindus were stripped of their identity, their rights and their connection to their land. Thirty-six years on, the cries for justice, return and dignity remain unanswered.Today, as Kashmiri Hindus enter their36th yearof exile, India 4 Kashmir(I4K) demandsthat the Government of India immediately take...

Elephant ride at Amber Fort set at 1.5k with 5% yearly increment

11Jan

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Elephant ride at Amber Fort set at 1.5k with 5% yearly increment

Jaipur, January 11, 2025.Starting Friday, the cost of an elephant ride at Rajasthan's iconic Amber Fort has been set at Rs 1,500 per ride, with a 5% annual increase, officials announced. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Ravi Jain, secretary of Department of Art, Literature, Culture, and Archaeology, and confirmed by Dr. Pankaj Gharendra, director of Department of Archaeology and Museums.This rate revision follows a reduction from Rs 2,500 to Rs 1,500 after complaints from tourists, who cited the high cost as a deterrent. The new pricing policy, effective from Jan 10, will be reviewed every five years to evaluate its impact on tourism and revenue.Previously, on Oct 1, the cost of elephant rides had been increased from Rs 1,100 to Rs 2,500, leading to a decline in th...

Rajasthan Assembly session to begin on Jan 31, will be fully digitised

10Jan

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Rajasthan Assembly session to begin on Jan 31, will be fully digitised

Jaipur, January 09, 2025.Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani on Wednesday reviewed the preparations for the third session of the 16th Rajasthan Assembly, set to begin at 11am on Jan 31. He issued necessary instructions to Assembly officials to ensure smooth proceedings of the session, which will be fully digitised.Governor Haribhau Bagde will deliver the opening address of the Assembly session. Upon his arrival, he will be welcomed by Devnani, CM Bhajanlal Sharma, parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel and Assembly principal secretary Bharat Bhushan Sharma. A Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) battalion will present a Guard of Honour to the Governor, who will then be escorted to the chamber in a formal procession, said Devnani.As per the official notification issued on Wedne...

Maru Udaan’ empowerment scheme set to expand in Rajasthan

8Jan

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Maru Udaan’ empowerment scheme set to expand in Rajasthan

Jaisalmer, January 08, 2025.An innovative initiative aimed at women's empowerment, known as ‘Maru Udaan', launched in Barmer in Nov 2024 is set to expand across Rajasthan. The programme will be rolled out statewide from Jan 9.‘Rajasthan Maru Udaan' will offer a wide range of activities and training sessions covering key areas like mental and physical health, skills development, personal finance management, home-based entrepreneurship, self-defence, cybercrime awareness, and driving courses.The initiative aims to empower women across health, education, self-employment, and confidence-building. Workshops will focus on topics such as millet cookie production, environmental conservation, and water and waste management. Health camps will be organised for vulnerable communities, wit...

CM Bhajanlal directs making functional 14 chapters of Pravasi Rajasthani community

8Jan

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CM Bhajanlal directs making functional 14 chapters of Pravasi Rajasthani community

Jaipur, January 08, 2025.Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has directed the officials to make functional the 14 newly established chapters of the Pravasi Rajasthani community, according to an official statement.Sharma also approved key measures to revive the 12 existing chapters of the Rajasthan Foundation, a government department working towards strengthening ties between Rajasthan and the Pravasi Rajasthani community.In this direction, a delegation led by Rajasthan Foundation Commissioner Dr Manisha Arora attended the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2025 in Bhubaneswar.

Raj CM calls for swift implementation of RR summit MoUs

7Jan

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Raj CM calls for swift implementation of RR summit MoUs

Jaipur, January 07, 2025.Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed officials Monday to ensure prompt implementation of MoUs signed during the Rising Rajasthan summit. Chairing a review meeting, Sharma emphasised the need for continuous monitoring and inter-departmental coordination to expedite the process."I instructed department secretaries to closely monitor MoUs in progress. District in-charge secretaries and collectors must maintain regular communication with investors to ensure seamless execution," said Sharma. He also directed officials to submit a detailed report within 10 days on land requirements for MoUs involving investments exceeding Rs 1,000 crore.Sharma said it is important to be in constant touch with investors to identify their priority needs and resolve land al...

English medium schools: Gehlot slams govt, Bairwa defends review move

7Jan

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English medium schools: Gehlot slams govt, Bairwa defends review move

Jaipur, January 07, 2025.Former CM Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said Rajasthan was the first to experiment with govt-run English-medium schools and expressed concerns over "the idea of closing these schools". Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, who heads the ministerial committee on these schools, responded by saying the review process aims at identifying areas for improvement where necessary."The idea of closing English medium schools is beyond comprehension. Rajasthan was the first to experiment with this, and everyone appreciated it. Private schools charge fees of around Rs 40,000-Rs 50,000. However, in these govt schools, education is free. In these (govt English medium) schools, children speak in English," said Gehlot, adding that the counsel CM Bhajan Lal Sharma was receiving ...

Sarthak Mishra sets a new benchmark in Indian football by earning prestigious AFC ‘A’ diploma

4Jan

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Sarthak Mishra sets a new benchmark in Indian football by earning prestigious AFC ‘A’ diploma

Jaipur, January 04, 2025.Sarthak Mishra, a stalwart in Indian football, has added another feather to his cap by earning the prestigious Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ‘A' Diploma. While one more coach in Rajasthan has achieved this milestone, Sarthak's accomplishment hugely benefits the state as he becomes the first coach from and based in Rajasthan with this qualification paired with over a decade of international experience in football coaching and administration.Sarthak's journey in football is a testament to passion, perseverance, and excellence. A multiple-time national-level player, his career has seen him excel not only as a player but also as a coach and administrator. His unique combination of qualifications and experience positions him as a trailblazer in Indian footb...

Direct land allotment scheme for Rising Rajasthan investors

4Jan

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Direct land allotment scheme for Rising Rajasthan investors

Jaipur, January 04,2025.After the state govt's clearance, RIICO board on Friday approved a direct land allotment scheme for the projects for which MoUs were signed during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit. Earlier, land was alloted through auctions, making it costlier for entrepreneurs.In a statement, RIICO said an online portal has been developed by it for the entrepreneurs to apply for land allotments. During the run-up to the summit, investors and entrepreneurs from India and abroad signed a record number of MoUs worth Rs 35 lakh crore.Entrepreneurs who have executed MoU will be able to apply online for a maximum of three plots of different size at the reserved rate of land in the identified industrial areas of RIICO along with project report and proof earnest mo...

Raj sees relief from cold wave, temp up by 4°C

4Jan

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Raj sees relief from cold wave, temp up by 4°C

Jaipur, January 04, 2025.After a prolonged spell of cold wave conditions, there was a respite from shivering cold.A rise of almost 4° Celsius in the day temperatures was witnessed. Vanasthali remained the coldest in the state, where a minimum temperature of 5.8°C was recorded, the Met reports stated.Attributing the climatic conditions to the active northerly winds and the vanishing of western disturbances, the Met office said, in the coming days, bright sunny days would be witnessed.People in Jaipur woke up to a comparatively warmer morning with a minimum temperature of 8.8°C, followed by a bright sunny afternoon with a maximum temperature of 26.8°C, almost 5°C above the normal notch. Since no fog or mist was present in the morning, traffic on the highways connecting Jaipur...

Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma sanctions 27cr for devpt of farm markets

3Jan

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Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma sanctions 27cr for devpt of farm markets

Jaipur, January 03, 2025. Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Thursday approved development works worth over Rs 27 crore in various agricultural produce markets of the state as per budget announcements for the financial year 2024-25.These projects include new construction work worth Rs 3 crore at the agricultural produce market committee (APMC) in Bikaner and Rs 5.4 crore at the agricultural produce market committee (special category) in Alwar.Inclusion of tourism project in Swadesh Darshan: CM Sharma on Thursday wrote to Union minister for tourism and culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, requesting inclusion of Rs 250-crore project for tourism development of Deeg-Kumher-Bharatpur region in eastern Rajasthan in Union govt's Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0.

Plans afoot for a clean REET: CCTV cameras, blacklisting of centres

3Jan

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Plans afoot for a clean REET: CCTV cameras, blacklisting of centres

Jaipur, January 03, 2025.CCTV cameras will be installed at independent exam centres and those marked as sensitive by the district administration for Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) scheduled to be held on Feb 27, said Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) secretary Kailash Sharma on Thursday.The education department also plans to compile and distribute a list of blacklisted centres to various districts. District authorities have been issued instructions to scout new potential exam venues and notify RBSE regarding centres requiring supplementary CCTV installations.All activities at exam centres marked as sensitive will be monitored through CCTV cameras. "Videography will be done for all activities at all REET exam centres, and CCTV cameras will be ...