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Rajasthan Day celebrations to be held from March 25- 31
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Rajasthan Day celebrations to be held from March 25- 31

Jaipur, March 24, 2025.State govt Sunday announced a week-long celebration to mark Rajasthan Day, which falls on March 30. The celebrations will commence on March 25 and conclude on March 31, featuring a series of events focusing on welfare initiatives for the poor, youth, women, and farmers. In addition to these initiatives, the celebrations will include investment summits, governance programmes, and cultural events.The events will begin in Barmer on March 25 with a Women's Conference dedicated to Matru Vandana, attended by Sharma. The following days will see a variety of state-wide programmes, including a farmers' conference and FPO programme in Bikaner on March 26, the garib and antyodaya welfare programme in Bharatpur on March 27, the good governance ceremony in Bhilwara on Mar...
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Poor OPD management at SMS still bane for patients
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Poor OPD management at SMS still bane for patients

Jaipur, March 20,2025.Patients reaching SMS Hospital continue to face inconvenience as the outpatient department (OPD) facilities remain chaotic.After receiving prescriptions for diagnostic tests at the OPD, patients have to walk considerable distances within the hospital to the test facilities. The OPD on the ground floor consistently witnesses overcrowding of patients. While one medicine OPD operates on the ground floor, another functions on the first floor.Even though the hospital administration adjusted drug distribution counters within the OPD of the specialty, that has led to the OPD getting more crowded with patients. Despite that, the patients do not get all the medicines prescribed by the doctors and have to visit multiple drug distribution counters spread across the ...
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Metro Line 2 construction to begin mid-2025 after 14-yr wait
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Metro Line 2 construction to begin mid-2025 after 14-yr wait

Jaipur, March 19,2025.g a recent meeting with chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the department received directives to accelerate works of all announced metro projects in the city. Subsequently, the timelines have been set."The state govt is enthusiastic to lay the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Line 2 anytime between Aug 15 and Diwali. If everything proceeds according to schedule, this is quite feasible," said an official. The initiative materialised after finance minister Diya Kumari allocated a fund of Rs 12,000 crore for the Line 2 during the state Budget last month.Officials noted that the first proposal for Line 2 was conceptualised in 2011. While the initial scheme was to build the Sitapura-Ambabari corridor first, the govt subsequently opted to construct the Mansarova...
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Sterling Holiday Resorts unveils NAVARASA
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Sterling Holiday Resorts unveils NAVARASA

Jaipur, March 2025.Sterling Holiday Resorts, India’s foremost hospitality brand, has unveiled ‘Navarasa’ – Intimate Weddings by Sterling. This meticulously crafted initiative aims to enhance destination wedding experiences nationwide, offering the option to reserve the entire resort exclusively for your cherished day.As the name signifies ‘Navarasa’ embodies the essence of fundamental human emotions – laughter and celebration, bitter-sweetness, wonder, peace, and above-all love – seamlessly woven into the fabric of a wedding journey. This innovative concept offers guests a gamut of Sterling’s award-winning resorts in the backdrop of hills, beaches, waterfront, tropical, heritage, and drive-to destinations. With a wide selection of properties in its basket, Sterling presents ‘Navara...
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Now, consumers can apply for new electricity connections on e-Mitra
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Now, consumers can apply for new electricity connections on e-Mitra

Jaipur, March 17, 2025.Applications for new electricity connections can now be made through e-Mitra and applicants would not be required to visit offices of the discoms.While the e-Mitra option was there earlier, it was not connected to the New Connection Management System module of discoms, requiring physical visits.A senior official of the energy department said that Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer electricity distribution companies (discoms) have started the facility for all categories of consumers."Now, we have made it easy for people to get connections in all categories through e-Mitra," said discoms chairman Aarti Dogra, adding that services related to depositing electricity bills and payment for other services are already provided on e-Mitra.The department is working ...
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Arvind Singh Mewar, erstwhile Udaipur royal, passes away at 81
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Arvind Singh Mewar, erstwhile Udaipur royal, passes away at 81

Udaipur, March 17, 2025.Arvind Singh Mewar, 81, member of Udaipur's erstwhile royal family and chairman of the HRH Group of Hotels, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness. Born on Dec 13, 1944, he was the second son of the late Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar. He resided at Shambhu Niwas in the City Palace complex, where he was receiving medical care. His final rites will be performed with full traditional honours in Udaipur Monday.He is survived by his wife, Vijayaraj Kumari, son Lakshyaraj, and daughters Bhargavi Kumari Mewar and Padmaja Kumari Parmar. As the 76th custodian of the House of Mewar, Arvind Singh Mewar played a crucial role in preserving Udaipur's cultural heritage and traditions.Popularly known as Shriji among locals, his deep connection with the people of...
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Rajasthan’s Anita Choudhary bags gold medal at 42nd Para Rowing National Championship
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Rajasthan’s Anita Choudhary bags gold medal at 42nd Para Rowing National Championship

Jaipur, March 2025.Anita Choudhary, an online MBA student of Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), won the gold medal at the 42nd Para Rowing National Championship held recently in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She hails from Niwai village, Nawalgarh in Jhunjhunu district.Chaudhary represented Rajasthan in the prestigious event, demonstrating exceptional skill, endurance and determination. Her remarkable performance has made the Mahipal University and state very proud. Her dedication and perseverance serve as an inspiration for aspiring athletes across the country. This was informed by the director of sports, Dr Rina Poonia.President, Manipal University Jaipur, Dr NN Sharma; pro-president, Dr Karunakar A Kotegar; registrar, Dr Amit Soni; Dean, Dr Madhura Yadav and Director, Dr Mallikarjun...
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Galtaji Phagotsav features colourful cultural spectacle
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Galtaji Phagotsav features colourful cultural spectacle

Jaipur, March 11, 2025.Residents of Pink City witnessed the vibrant Braj Ki Holi, Monday, as the Rajasthan govt hosted Galtaji Phagotsav for the first time, featuring Phoolon Ki Holi—a floral celebration inspired by Braj's traditions. "We have heard about Phoolon Ki Holi, traditionally played in Uttar Pradesh's Braj region on the third day before Holi. This year, we had the opportunity to witness this unique festival right here in Jaipur," said Anand Sharma, who visited Galtaji Temple for the event.For the first time, the festivities featured Chang-Dhamal performances by artists from the Shekhawati region, along with a grand aarti and rangoli displays. The Galtaji Temple was illuminated with lights, creating a mesmerising atmosphere."It was an incredible experience to play Holi...
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Rajasthan govt to write to CBSE over Jaipur school’s Holi colour restriction
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Rajasthan govt to write to CBSE over Jaipur school’s Holi colour restriction

Jaipur, March 11, 2025.Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Tuesday said the state government will write to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to take action against a Jaipur school for allegedly hurting sentiments associated with the Holi festival. St Angela Sophia School in Jaipur issued a message requesting students to refrain from bringing Holi colours to school and said that any student found with colours "may not be allowed to appear for the examination."  However, the school clarified that the restriction was not for celebrating Holi, but for using synthetic and harmful colours during the celebration.   On Sunday, the school circulated a message to parents requesting that the their wards must refrain from from bringing Holi colours to school.  ...
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Seven Pink City areas to get 24×7 water supply from April 2025
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Seven Pink City areas to get 24×7 water supply from April 2025

Jaipur, March 11, 2025.Come April, seven areas in Jaipur will receive round-the-clock water supply. Public health engineering department (PHED) officials said Monday they are ready to provide continuous water supply to at least seven areas in Jaipur, even during the intense summer.Manish Beniwal, chief engineer (urban and NWR), said that after Bajaj Nagar and Bani Park, PHED will incorporate seven more localities under the round-the-clock supply scheme."There is sufficient water in Bisalpur Dam and peak summer season will not be a limitation. During the pilot project in Bani Park and Bajaj Nagar areas, it was observed that the percentage of non-revenue water had decreased from 33% to 21%. In simple words, wastage of water reduced significantly. Once we begin expanding areas wit...
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Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma visited Khatushyam temple and prayed for the development of the state and prosperity of the common people
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Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma visited Khatushyam temple and prayed for the development of the state and prosperity of the common people

Jaipur, March 10,2025.Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma along with his wife visited Khatushyamji temple on Monday and had darshan of Baba Shyam. He prayed for the development of the state and prosperity of the common man by performing the rituals. During this, Shri Pratap Singh Chauhan of Shyam Mandir Committee performed the puja and honoured him by draping a Shyam dupatta on him.On behalf of Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, flowers were showered on the Khatushyam temple and the devotees from a helicopter. Flowers were showered both while going to and coming from Jaipur to the temple. The devotees of Baba Shyam were overwhelmed seeing the rain of flowers.
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MoU between RVUNL and Singareni Collieries
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MoU between RVUNL and Singareni Collieries

Jaipur,March 06, 2025.Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government has taken important decisions for a strong transmission system and production of thermal and renewable energy in the state. With these far-reaching decisions, Rajasthan will soon emerge as the 'energy provider' in the country. He said that the MoU signed between Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), an undertaking of the Central Government and Telangana Government, will prove to be a milestone in the direction of power generation and supply in the state.Sharma was addressing the MoU signing program organized between Singareni Collieries Company Limited and Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited...
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Mines Department collected record revenue of Rs 7963 crore with 24% growth
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Mines Department collected record revenue of Rs 7963 crore with 24% growth

Jaipur, March 06, 2025.Principal Secretary Mines and Geology T. Ravikant has said that in view of the end of the financial year, the focus of the department is to collect as much revenue as possible. For this, revenue collection will be monitored on a daily basis. He said that the Mines Department has created a new record of revenue earning by depositing revenue of more than Rs 7963 crore in the treasury with a growth rate of 24 percent till March 3. He said that the department will move forward towards new goals and create a new record of revenue collection.Principal Secretary Mines and Geology T. Ravikant was holding a meeting of Director Mines Deepak Tanwar, JS Mines Ashu Chaudhary and senior officials of the department in Khanij Bhawan on Tuesday. He said that the Mines Departm...
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Three-day ‘Rajasthan International Trade Expo-2025’ from March 19
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Three-day ‘Rajasthan International Trade Expo-2025’ from March 19

Jaipur, March 06, 2025. Under the joint aegis of UCCI and PHDCCI, 'Rajasthan International Trade Expo-2025 will be organized from 19-March to 23-March-2025 at UCCI campus. Along with this, Rajasthan Tourism Samman is also going to be organized.In this honor program, innovations done by the people associated with this sector for the development of tourism in Rajasthan will be honored in various categories through nomination.To promote the program and to make it known to the people, 'Curtain Raiser- Press Conference - Rajasthan International Trade Expo -2025 and Rajasthan Tourism Samman' will be organized on 5-March-2025, at 11:00 am in the Pyrotech-Temperence Hall of UCCI Bhawan. The leadership and senior officials of UCCI and PHDCCI will address this press conference.
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JECRC Sets New Placement Record
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JECRC Sets New Placement Record

Jaipur, March 05, 2025.Marking 25 years of academic excellence, JECRC has once again surpassed its own benchmarks in placements, reaffirming its dominance in North India’s recruitment landscape. With a thriving student community of 22,000 learners across its campuses, JECRC has become a premier destination for top recruiters seeking industry-ready talent. As of February 20, 2025, JECRC campuses has recorded an outstanding 2,046 placements from 131 leading corporates across its campuses. The highest package stands at INR 33 LPA by Amazon, while the average package is INR 6 LPA. Notably, 876 students have secured offers exceeding INR 7 LPA, demonstrating the exceptional talent nurtured at JECRC. This year saw an overwhelming response from global IT giants, with 748...
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Jaipur gears up for star-studded IIFA Awards:State to host Bollywood celebrities; Deputy CM Diya Kumari says, ‘Event will promote Rajasthan globally’
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Jaipur gears up for star-studded IIFA Awards:State to host Bollywood celebrities; Deputy CM Diya Kumari says, ‘Event will promote Rajasthan globally’

Jaipur, March 05, 2025.For the first time, the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) will be hosted in Jaipur, marking a major milestone for Rajasthan. Bollywood’s biggest names will attend the three-day event, showcasing the city’s rich heritage to a global audience.According to Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, the event will not only bring celebrities to Jaipur’s iconic tourist destinations but also boost Rajasthan’s global tourism appeal through social media promotions.“This is the first time IIFA is being held in Rajasthan, and it is special in many ways. The event is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and it’s only the second time it’s being held in India. Jaipur is fully prepared to host the entire film industry,” she stated.
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‘IIT Baba’ arrested from city hotel with marijuana
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‘IIT Baba’ arrested from city hotel with marijuana

Jaipur, March 04, 2025.A 35-year-old man, who recently gained attention on social media as ‘IIT Baba', was arrested from a hotel here for possessing of 1.50 grams of marijuana Monday. Police said that since the narcotics quantity in his possession was small, he was released on bail but can be called for interrogation whenever needed.Identified as Abhay Singh, a resident of Jhajjar in Haryana, the man was streaming live on social media that he would commit suicide, police officials said.DCP (south) Digant Anand said, "Someone informed the police control room, following which a team from Shipra Path police station reached the spot and took him into custody."ACP (Mansarovar) Aditya Karkre said, "We were informed that a man was causing disturbance and threatening to harm himsel...
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Traffic system changes in Jaipur’s Raja Park:One-way routes, parking rules to ease jam, restrictions implemented from 4 PM to 10 PM
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Traffic system changes in Jaipur’s Raja Park:One-way routes, parking rules to ease jam, restrictions implemented from 4 PM to 10 PM

Jaipur, March 02,2025.Jaipur Traffic Police has made a special traffic management plan to relieve the public from traffic jam problems in Raja Park market. The new traffic system in Jaipur will start from Sunday. A special traffic route has been prepared from 4 PM to 10 PM.Jaipur Police Commissioner Beju George Joseph held meetings with trade association representatives of these locations to improve traffic management on major roads and markets with heavy traffic pressure in Jaipur City.DCP Traffic Shaheen C. held a meeting with representatives of various trade unions of the city to discuss the new experimental traffic system. After this, Additional DCP Traffic Ranu Sharma inspected all routes of Raja Park and Govind Marg and made a special plan regarding the ongoing traffic sy...
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IIFA celebrates 25 years with green legacy:SRK, Madhuri Dixit plant trees honouring their mothers , invitation card weighs 7kgs
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IIFA celebrates 25 years with green legacy:SRK, Madhuri Dixit plant trees honouring their mothers , invitation card weighs 7kgs

Jaipur, March 02, 2025.The 25th IIFA Awards, scheduled for March 8-9 in Jaipur, introduces a unique green initiative. Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Shahid Kapoor, and Kartik Aaryan will contribute to an IIFA Garden featuring 15,000 plants named after celebrities.Public participation is welcomed at JECC. The event's invitation card, weighing 7 kilos, showcases Jaipur's tourist attractions and artifacts.IIFA's environmental initiative will launch at Jaipur ceremony with CM Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy CM Diya Kumari. Trees will be planted honoring 25 years of IIFA winners - Best Actor, Actress, and Director recipients.Following PM Modi's concept, trees will also commemorate winners' mothers. The public can participate in this green tribute, says CFG's Pranshu Bhardwaj.Cha...
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New safety guidelines for schools
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New safety guidelines for schools

Jaipur, February 28, 2025.Education department Thursday issued a list of security guidelines that must be ensured by all schools to provide a safe environment for students. The list includes safety measures for buildings, buses, and water and power connectivity.Last week, three girls aged between six and eight died when a concrete slab over a 20ft deep tank built with allegedly substandard material gave way at a govt school in Bikaner.An order issued by director of secondary education, Ashish Modi, stated, "An important component for better studies is the healthy and safe environment of the school… due to ignoring of security-related concerns, negligence and non-proper discharge of security-related responsibilities in the school, one has to face unpleasant incidents, which at t...
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Raj govt raises marriage aid to Rs 75,000
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Raj govt raises marriage aid to Rs 75,000

Jaipur, February 27, 2025.The state govt Wednesday increased the marriage assistance amount under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market Labour Welfare Scheme to Rs 75,000 per wedding.With chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma approving this enhancement, licenced labourers can now avail Rs 75,000 as marriage assistance for two daughters, marking an increase of Rs 25,000 from the previous amount.This approval is part of the budget announcement for 2025-26.In addition, the chief minister issued administrative and financial approval for more than Rs 8.47 crore for electrical, repair, and new construction works at the Hanumangarh town Agricultural Produce Market Committee's market yard.With this decision by Sharma, construction of covering sheds to protect agricultural commodities fro...
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Power dept plans to ensure uninterrupted supply in Rajasthan
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Power dept plans to ensure uninterrupted supply in Rajasthan

Jaipur, February 27, 2025.With summer around the corner, the energy department Wednesday examined its readiness to maintain an uninterrupted power supply in the state. Additional chief secretary (energy) Alok led a meeting, in which he instructed the engineers of discoms to manage demand-supply efficiently during peak hours.Alok directed officials to replace defective consumer meters on priority and advised them to avoid issuing bills based on average consumption, which reduced revenue collection.With the department banking on central schemes like PM-Kusum and PM-Surya Ghar to end free power provided to consumers, the meeting reviewed the progress of these schemes. Nodal officers appointed from the department's headquarters were directed to expedite the adoption of solar scheme...
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REET candidates can travel in roadways buses for free
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REET candidates can travel in roadways buses for free

Jaipur, February 26, 2025.Candidates appearing for REET exam in Rajasthan will be able to travel for free in roadways buses for five days, which includes two days before the exam and two days after the exam. To avail the facility, candidates will need to show their admit card, said officials."If a candidate's exam is on Feb 27, they will be able to travel for free from Feb 25 till March 1. If a candidate's exam is on Feb 28, they will be able to avail of the facility between Feb 26 and March 2. This facility will be given to the candidates only in the Blue Line buses of roadways," said officials.Due to the high number of candidates appearing for the exam, special trains between Jodhpur-Gwalior-Dhehar Ke Balaji will run on Feb 26 and Feb 27. The trains will have a total of 22 co...
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