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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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Nearly 50% of Palace on Wheels trips cancelled
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Nearly 50% of Palace on Wheels trips cancelled

Jaipur, February 26,2025.Perhaps for the first time in luxury train Palace on Wheels' 43-year history, out of 32 scheduled trips from Sept 27 last year to April 2, 15 journeys have already been cancelled due to inadequate tourist numbers, including the one on Wednesday, Feb 26. The passenger demographic for the train comprises 95% foreigners and 5% Indians.Bhagat Singh Lohagarh, O&M operator of Palace on Wheels, verified this, and suggested that negative narratives about India have led to a decline in foreign tourist arrivals. Nevertheless, he said, Dec and Jan journeys operated at full capacity.Yogendra Faujdar, an operating officer for the train, said more than 12 journeys required cancellation due to not enough foreign tourists. He attributed this to multiple internation...
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Sterling Forays Into the Leopard Sanctuary of Rajasthan with Sterling Ratan Villas Jawai
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Sterling Forays Into the Leopard Sanctuary of Rajasthan with Sterling Ratan Villas Jawai

New Delhi, February 2025.Sterling Holiday Resorts unveils Sterling Ratan Villas Jawai, an elegant jungle retreat set amidst the dramatic landscapes of Rajasthan’s premier leopard country. This marks Sterling’s eighth property in Rajasthan, further deepening its presence in a state known for its wildlife, heritage, and distinctive landscapes.Strategically located near Jawai Bandh, the region’s prime leopard-sighting zone, the resort offers a seamless blend of raw nature and refined opulence. Situated amidst 30 acres of unspoiled farmland, it caters to those who seek both adventure and serenity— whether tracking Jawai’s elusive leopards or unwinding in its pristine wilderness.“Sterling Ratan Villas Jawai is a key addition to our Rajasthan portfolio. The state’s unique mix of wild...
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233 exam centres, control room set up for REET 2024
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233 exam centres, control room set up for REET 2024

Jaipur, February 25, 2025.For the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers 2024 (REET), scheduled for Feb 27-28, 233 examination centres have been set up in Jaipur city where over 2.70 lakh candidates will sit for the exam in three shifts. The nodal officer of the District Examination Conducting Committee, Gopal Singh Shekhawat, said that a control room has been set up in room number 116 of the collectorate for smooth and successful conducting of the exam. The control room will function continuously from 6am on Feb 25 until the examination material leaves Jaipur district for RBSE in Ajmer, after the completion of the examination on Feb 28. Sub-divisional officer Jaipur (I), Rajesh Jakhar, has been appointed as the control room in-charge.Shekhawat said that the telephone numbe...
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JDA to announce 3 more housing schemes this week
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JDA to announce 3 more housing schemes this week

Jaipur, February 24, 2025.After an overwhelming response for its three under-construction residential schemes, Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) is set to unveil three new residential projects this week.These projects will be established in Mansharampura in Jhotawra, Kardhani in Bassi, and in Bainad in Daulatpura suburbs of the city."The three projects would comprise residential and commercial plots. Collectively, the three schemes would encompass 850 residential plots. The authority is expected to announce the application dates for these new projects this week," a JDA official revealed.Earlier, JDA unveiled three housing schemes—Atal Vihar, Govind Vihar, and Patel Nagar. While the lottery for Atal Vihar was drawn on Feb 14, that for Govind Vihar was drawn on Feb 20. ....
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Former CM Vasundhara raises slogan ‘Ekjut, No Guat, Ek Mukh
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Former CM Vasundhara raises slogan ‘Ekjut, No Guat, Ek Mukh

Jaipur, February 22, 2025.In a significant political development, Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore has once again been appointed as the state president of the BJP in Rajasthan.This marks his second term in just seven months, reaffirming the party's trust in his leadership. The announcement was made in the presence of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, former CM Vasundhara Raje, and other senior leaders. During the event, Vasundhara Raje emphasized party unity with the slogan 'Ekjut, No Guts, Ek Mukh' (United, no factions and one face)Election in-charge and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced Rathore's name. Along with the state president, 25 national council members from the state were also elected, who will be part of the national president's election process. Earli...
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‘Sammukh’ to be held at JKK on Feb 23, 2025
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‘Sammukh’ to be held at JKK on Feb 23, 2025

Jaipur, February 21, 2025.A 'Sammukh' program will be organized at Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) on February 23, which will include book discussions and poetry readings. This event will be held at Krishnayan Auditorium from 4 PM.The chief guest of the program will be Jaipur District Collector Dr. Jitendra Kumar Soni, while senior journalist and satirist Yashwant Vyas will preside. Program coordinator Pramod Sharma informed that three important books related to literature, culture and history will be discussed in this session.The program will include a discussion on 'Kahu Ki Kathi Dhara' (Author: Nand Bhardwaj). This book tells the story of social and political changes after independence. It depicts the Marwar state, Azad Hind Fauj and the struggle against the feudal system. Also, '...
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The Rajasthan State Budget lays a strong foundation for long-term economic growth by prioritizing infrastructure expansion, energy security, and employment generation
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The Rajasthan State Budget lays a strong foundation for long-term economic growth by prioritizing infrastructure expansion, energy security, and employment generation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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