Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Tuesday described the ₹34,102-crore Yamuna water project as a “game changer” for Rajasthan’s economy, saying the agreement would not only provide a lasting solution to drinking water scarcity in Shekhawati and other water-stressed regions but also accelerate industrial growth, attract investments and generate employment.Addressing a news conference at Jodhpur…
Sanitation workers meeting with DLB officials Sunday Jaipur: Talks between the state govt and representatives of the Sanyukt Valmiki Evam Safayi Shramik Sangh failed to break the deadlock Tuesday, as both sides could not agree on the timeline for issuing the sanitation workers’ recruitment notification. The meeting was attended by the Directorate of Local Bodies…
Shameena Riaz in action at HCL-SRFI PSA Challenger Tournament at Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana Club Shameena Riaz and Om Semwal of India pulled off massive upsets on an action packed day at the USD 15,000 HCL-SRFI PSA Challenger tournament, being hosted by the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana Club at their air conditioned courts, in Mumbai,…
Jhunjhunu: The alleged assault on NEET aspirants at a private hostel in Sikar June 26 has triggered protests, with the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) Tuesday staging a demonstration outside the district SP office, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused and strict action against those involved.Led by SFI state president Vijendra Dhaka, protesters attempted…
Jaipur: Expressing strong dissatisfaction with the state govt’s non-compliance with a previous order on the matter, the Rajasthan High Court Tuesday ordered the release of water from the Panchana Dam in Karauli district into irrigation canals within 15 days.The deadline for executing the order was in response to the state govt requesting an additional 15…
Ajmer: Tensions flared at the JLN Hospital Tuesday morning as relatives of slain dacoit Jagan Gurjar gathered at the mortuary, demanding answers and justice following his murder while in judicial custody at the Ajmer high-security jail a day earlier. The murder sparked outrage among family members and the Gurjar community, who assembled from Ajmer, Bhilwara…
Illegal properties and encroachments being demolished in Jaisalmer and Sriganganagar Jaisalmer: The state authorities launched a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking in border districts by demolishing illegal encroachments and properties allegedly acquired through black money Tuesday in Jaisalmer and at six locations in Sriganganagar. Officials said the campaign against narcotics is no longer limited to…
Zinc Football Academy (ZFA) officials with the ‘Best Academy for Boys’ and ‘Best Academy for Girls’ awards Udaipur: Zinc Football Academy (ZFA) has been honoured with the ‘Best Academy for Boys’ and ‘Best Academy for Girls’ at the Football Excellence Awards. The annual football awards function was organised by the Rajasthan Football Association in Bikaner.The…
Jaipur: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Tuesday demanded full disclosure of the recently signed Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) concerning the Yamuna water project with Haryana a day earlier.Speaking to the media, Gehlot emphasised that the people of Rajasthan have the right to know the terms of any agreement that affects the state’s water interests. “If…
Digital library at a govt school in Alwar Jaipur: Alwar has emerged as a state model for digital education in govt schools, with over 100 digital libraries set up in the past one and a half year under the Alwar e-Vidya project.The district administration aims to establish a digital library in one govt school across…
