Rajasthan News
Music Gallery opens at Udaipur palace
Udaipur, May 22, 2013: Udaipur's City Palace Museum unveiled a Music Gallery titled 'Symphony of Mewar' on Monday that will exhibit musical instruments that once belonged to the Maharanas of Mewar and used to create magical notes by renowned artists in the bygone era....
Full StoryProbe on in differently-abled girls' rape case
Jaipur, May 19 : Two days after three hearing- and speech-impaired girls alleged rape and molestation by employees of a residential school here, statements of all the victims has been recorded, police said Sunday....
Full StoryJaipur: 5 differently-abled girls raped
Jaipur, May 18 : The Jaipur Police on Saturday said five hearing and speech impaired girls were allegedly raped and beaten up by workers at a residential therapy centre in Jaipur....
Full StoryAlleged ISI spy arrested in Jaipur
Jaipur, May 18 : A Pakistani spy allegedly working for the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been arrested for leaking secret, strategic information about the Indian Army to the premier intelligence service of the neighbouring country....
Full StoryOne arrested for spying for Pakistan
Jaipur, May 17 : Rajasthan Police Friday arrested a clerk posted in the Indian Army's south-west command here on charges of spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency, an officer said....
Full StoryRajasthan Royals extends full cooperation in spot-fixing scandal
Mumbai, May 16 : Stunned by the arrest of its three cricketers in the spot-fixing scandal, the IPL franchisee Rajasthan Royals (RR) today expressed desire that they would fully cooperate with the authorities to ensure a thorough investigation....
Full StoryRahul hints at early opening of ticket allotment in Rajasthan
Jaipur, May 16 : Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi today said the party was intended to take up early the process of allotment of tickets to its candidates for assembly elections in Rajasthan and hinted that Karnataka formula would be applied more or less in this state too....
Full StoryRahul regrets BJP move of obstructing Food Security Bill passage
Jaipur, May 16 : Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi today regretted the Opposition BJP's move of obstructing for political reasons, the passage of the Food Security Bill in Parliament and hinted that the same would be promulgated through an ordinance....
Full StoryRahul continues consultation, interaction with partymen in Jaipur
Jaipur, May 16 : Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi's process of seeking first hand feedback from party cadres ahead of the assembly polls in Rajasthan continued in the state capital here today....
Full StoryRahul continues consultation, interaction with partymen in Jaipur
Jaipur, May 16 : Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi continued his exercise for seeking first hand feedback from party cadres ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly polls, in the state capital here today....
Full StoryRahul consult-interaction with partymen in Jaipur ;confident of poll triumph
Jaipur, May 16 : Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi concluded his exercise for seeking first hand feedback from party cadres ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly polls, in the state capital here today....
Full StoryRahul lauds Gehlot Govt's performance, confident of retaining power
Jaipur, May 16 : Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today hailed Gehlot Government's good governance and claimed his party would surely repeat the Karnataka feat in the Assembly elections in this desert land too....
Full StoryCBI time-tested agency; Cong did not implicated Kataria-Gehlot
Jaipur, May 16 : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today categorically refuted BJP's allegation in the filing of charge sheet against Leader of the In Rajasthan Assembly Opposition Gulab Chand Kataria and said that Congress has no role in this case....
Full StoryGehlot instrumental in implicating Kataria in Sohrabuddin case: Raje
Jaipur, May 16 : BJP State President Vasundhara Raje today alleged that Leader of the Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly Gulab Chand Kataria was falsely implicated in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case by CBI at the instigation of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot....
Full StoryGehlot hits out at BJP on Kataria issue
Jaipur, May 16 : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Thursday hit out at the BJP, which has called the CBI case against its leader Gulabchand Kataria politically motivated, saying that the party has double standards....
Full StoryRahul continues with his feedback mission in Jaipur
Jaipur, May 16 : Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi met party workers and office bearers here Thursday while continuing his task of collecting feedback over the party's prospects in the upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha elections, party sources said....
Full StoryI will quit post if CBI arrests me--Kataria
Jaipur, May 15 : Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly Gulab Chand Kataria said today he will quit the post if CBI arrests him on June 4 in the infamous Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case....
Full StoryRahul obtains first hand feedback in Rajasthan ; witnesses tussle-grou
Bikaner/Jaipur, May 15 : Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi today took first-hand feedback from the partymen on the state of affairs and organisational preparedness for the Assembly polls that are due to be held by the year end....
Full StoryRich tributes paid to Shekhawat on his death anniversary
Jaipur, May 15 : Rich tributes were paid to former Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on his third death anniversary here today....
Full StoryKataria charge sheet : BJP calls for State Bandh ; Cong demands resignation
Jaipur, May 15 : Issue of CBI charge sheet in the infamous Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case against Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly Gulab Chand Kataria has generated heat in political atmosphere in the state with the ruling Congress demanding Kataria's resignation and the BJP in protest calling for a Rajasthan Bandh on May 18....
Full StoryRahul Gandhi on feedback mission in Rajasthan
Jaipur, May 15 : Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi arrived in Rajasthan's Bikaner district Wednesday to hold "feedback meetings" with the party's workers, party officials said....
Full StorySohrabuddin case: BJP accuses Congress of framing its leader
Jaipur, May 14 : The Bharatiya Janta Party Tuesday accused the Congress of using the CBI for framing its leader of opposition in Rajasthan and former state home minister Gulab Chand Kataria in Soharabuddin Sheikh killing case....
Full StorySohrabuddin case: Mumbai court summons Rajasthan BJP leader
Mumbai, May 14 : A Mumbai court Tuesday issued summons to Rajasthan's Leader of Opposition Gulabchand Kataria and three others to appear before it June 4 in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shooting case, a CBI official said here....
Full StoryGovernment making Rajasthan an attractive investment destination
Jaipur, May 14 : The Rajasthan government is taking all possible measures to make the state an important investment destination in the country, a top official said....
Full StoryRahul Gandhi to meet party leaders in Rajasthan
New Delhi, May 14 : Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will meet party leaders and workers in poll-bound Rajasthan during his two-day visit to the state from Wednesday, party sources said Tuesday....
Full StoryGuv happy over living conditions of tribal people in Rajasthan
Jaipur, May 13 : Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva today held tribal people do have better living conditions in this state as compared to other states of the country....
Full StoryI am not unhappy with Gehlot Govt-Alva
Jaipur, May 13 : Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva has dispelled impression about her annoyance/unhappiness with the Gehlot-led Government in the state that is created by certain reports in a section of media and comments by some BJP leaders....
Full StoryRFW 2013 brought essence, flavour of Rajasthan but lacked buyers
By Ritika Arora, Jaipur, May 13 : The second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 that concluded Sunday certainly brought out the essence and flavour of the Rajasthan's royal culture and heritage but somehow failed to live up to expectations....
Full StoryRajasthan approves pension for 400,000 people
Jaipur, May 13 : The Rajasthan government has approved more than 400,000 pension applications for eligible people as part of a scheme that seeks to support and empower the needy to live a life of respect and dignity....
Full StoryNeeta Lulla salutes modern brides at RFW
Jaipur, May 13 : Designer Neeta Lulla, who has adorned several Bollywood celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, showcased her exclusive bridal collection at the grand finale of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 here Sunday....
Full StoryTwo men held with 30 kg gold in Jaipur
Jaipur, May 12 : Two men were arrested here with gold biscuits weighing 30 kg Sunday, police said. They were later released on bail by a court....
Full StoryIndia's first gems bourse coming up in Jaipur
By Aparajita Gupta, New Delhi, May 12 : India's first gems bourse is coming up in Jaipur at an initial investment of Rs.50 crore (Rs 500 million/9 milllion USD) to facilitate organised trading of gem stones that would garner a sizeable business from abroad....
Full StoryRitu Kumar showcases collection for young brides at RFW 2013
Jaipur, May 11 : Designer Ritu Kumar left viewers mesmerized as she showcased her exclusive collection, featuring an ensemble for young brides, on day two of the ongoing Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 at the Fairmont here....
Full StoryTemper scientific temperament with compassion to stop female foeticide
Jaipur, May 11 : Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva today slammed medical professionals who are engaged in the pre-birth sex tests and 'killing of female foetuses'....
Full StoryCharu Parashar pays tribute to Rajasthan royal heritage at RFW
Jaipur, May 11 : From long flowing silhouettes beautifully embellished with zardozi and Swarovski to elegant saris and multi-coloured anarkalis accompanied with stylish accessories, designer Charu Parashar's collection at the Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 was a tribute to the state's royal heritage and culture....
Full StoryZoo authorities in Jaipur shelter animals from rising temperatures
Jaipur, May 11 : Zoo authorities in Jaipur are taking several steps to shelter and protect the animals from rising temperatures in the state....
Full StoryRohit Kamra showcases menswear line at RFW 2013 offsite show
Jaipur, May 10 : A major attraction of the second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 was an offsite show by Jaipur-based designer Rohit Kamra, who showcased his menswear collection at the pool side area of the Fairmont hotel....
Full StoryVikram Phadnis opens RFW 2013 with traditional outfits
Jaipur, May 10 : The second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 began at the Fairmont here Friday with Mumbai-based designer Vikram Phadnis showcasing Rajasthan's traditional outfits and accessories for both men and women....
Full StoryRajasthan CPI-M lawmaker arrested in 2004 arson case
Jaipur, May 10 : A Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) legislator in Rajasthan was arrested Friday on charges of arson and destroying public property during a farmers' agitation nine years ago, police said....
Full StoryGehlot to fund kidney transplant of merit student
Jaipur, May 10 : Impressed by a 17-year-old student who figured on the state merit list and also cleared the first stage of the IIT entrance exam despite undergoing dialysis twice a week, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Friday said he will bear the cost of his kidney transplant....
Full Story4000 people committed suicide in Madhya Pradesh--Gehlot
Baran, Rajasthan, May 9 : Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today said people in the neighbouring state of Madhya Pradesh were perturbed by the BJP misrule and around 4000 people tired of their problems, have so far committed suicide in that state....
Full StoryTara Jewellers opens show room in Jaipur ; to expand in 18 more cities
Jaipur, May 9 : Tara Jewellers today introduced their first showroom in the Pink City here and planned to open 20 showrooms in 18 more cities in the country....
Full StorySix Rajasthan hill forts on World Heritage list
New Delhi, May 9 : For long the tourist attractions of the desert state, six hill forts of Rajasthan have made it to the Unesco World Heritage site list this year....
Full StoryCongress evolved formula of 14 pc quota for EBCs: Gehlot
Jhalawar, May 8: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said it was his previous government during 1998-2003 that had evolved and forwarded the formula of 14 per cent reservation quota for economic backward classes (EBCs) in unreserved general castes and held BJP leader Vasundhara Raje is unduly trying to take credit for that idea....
Full Story40 lakh house holds in Rajasthan yet to get power--Vasundhara
Karauli, May 8: BJP State President Vasundhara Raje today held responsible the ruling Congress and its governments over the years,for backwardness and said around 40 lakh households in Rajasthan are yet to get electricity to light up their lives....
Full StoryRaj Govt sold no land to Robert Vadra--Gehlot
Jhalawar, May 8 : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot categorically refuted allegations leveled by his predecessor and rival BJP State President Vasundhara Raje against the state government for selling land to Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra....
Full StoryCIC slaps Jodhpur Municipal Corporation with cash penalty
Jaipur, May 8 : The Rajasthan Chief Information Commissioner has slapped the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation(JMC) with penalty of Rs 10,000 for not complying by its order on the first and second appeals filed by an applicant....
Full StoryRoyals thrash Delhi Daredevils by 9 wickets, seventh win in Jaipur
Jaipur, May 7 : Skipper Rahul Dravid (53, 48b, 7x4) and unbeaten Ajinkya Rahane (63,b45, 5x4,1x6) and their 108 runs partnership for the opening wicket helped Rajasthan Royals whip Delhi Daredevils by 9 wickets , when 2.1 over still to bowl at the IPL-6 T20 League Cricket Tournament at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here late this evening....
Full StoryRaj Govt will provide Rs 2500 crore for Parvan Dam--Gehlot
Jhalawar, May 7 : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot targeted his predecessor Vasundhara Raje for failure in doing needful for development of Harauti/Jhalawar--her own bastion- and said his government now is working on the Rs 2500 crore Parvan Dam project....
Full StoryGehlot deny starvation deaths ; terms Vasunhara a liar
Jhalawar, May 7 : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today categorically refuted his predecessor and rival BJP State Chief Vasundhara Raje's allegation of starvation deaths in the state and also termed her a liar....
Full StoryGehlot slams Vasundhara for 'leveling fake allegations' against family
Jhalawar, May 7 : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot resumed the ruling Congress' Sandesh Yatra from the rival BJP state president Vasundhara Raje's political bastion and dared the former Chief Minister to prove her allegations against his son and other relatives....
Full StoryAmmonia gas leakage from fertilizer unit ; 25 affected
Baran, Rajasthan, May 7 : As many as 25 labourers fell sick/affected following Ammonia gas leakage from the Chambal Fertilizers unit in Khan Jhopadia village in this district today....
Full StoryVasundhara plays Gujjar card to detract community from Cong
Sawai Madhoopur, May 6 : BJP State President Vasundhara Raje today played Gujjar card in the community dominated region of Baunli in this district to detract the community from the ruling Congress ahead of the Assembly polls....
Full StoryCongress Sandesh Yatra resumes from Jhalawar
Jaipur, May 6 : The fifth phase of the ruling Congress' Sandesh Yatra-aimed at garnering mass support ahead of the next Assembly polls, will begin tomorrow from Jhalawar, the political bastion of former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje....
Full StoryHeat wave sweeps parts of Rajasthan
Jaipur, May 6 : Sawai Madhopur and Bundi at 45 degree Celsius were the hottest places in Rajasthan, with heat wave sweeping parts of the desert state today....
Full StoryHaridev Joshi Journalism Varsity launched its logo
Jaipur, May 6 : With motto-'In Letter and Spirit'-, to attain universality in reach, scope and approach,the Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communiciation(HJUJ), Jaipur, has launched its logo and also announced to start classes in its maiden academic session from July next....
Full StoryAjmer priests not to help Pakistanis in prayers
Jaipur, May 6 : Khadims (priests) at the dargah (shrine) of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer have decided not to assist Pakistani pilgrims in offering prayers at the shrine....
Full StoryJaipur, May 5 : The much awaited Hajj House has come up in the state capital here that would cater to services and facilities to Hajj pilgrims under one roof....
Full StoryJaipur, May 5 : The much awaited Hajj House has come up in the state capital here that would cater to services and facilities to Hajj pilgrims under one roof....
Full StoryRoyals romp home to victory against Warriors
Jaipur, May 5 : Rajasthan Royals clinched a thrilling five-wicket win over Pune Warriors, who were once again denied victory despite putting up a challenging total on the scoreboard at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday....
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