To much relief to the prisoners in Rajasthan, the government has allowed convicts and under-trials in the state jail to celebrate their birthdays. To make it more special, the government has also given permission to the spouse, parents, and children below 28 years of age to join them to celebrate[Read More…]
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Rajasthan: BJP leader and former Minister Usha Punia quits party
Jaipur: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Usha Punia, a former minister in the Rajasthan government, on Wednesday quit the party ahead of Assembly elections later this year. Usha Punia was the Tourism Minister in the state government from 2003 to 2008, under the Chief Ministership of present incumbent Vasundhara Raje. In[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi comes down hard on Rajasthan govt over Alwar mob lynching
Parliament Monsoon Session 2018 begins with opposition roaring over several issues including mob lynchings in the name of cow vigilantism. The Rajasthan police is being accused of delaying in taking the 28 years old Rakbar Khan to the hospital that was just six kilometres from the crime spot. One would[Read More…]
Rajasthan government approves 1% reservation to 5 communities
Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government in Rajasthan has approved one per cent reservation to five communities including Gujjars under the most backward classes (MBC) category on Monday, July 2. The mandate came after Gujjar leaders threatened to stage a protest during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Jaipur. The BJP[Read More…]
Rajasthan highways to go toll-free for state vehicles
Jaipur: In a major relief, the Rajasthan government has granted toll tax waiver on Rajasthan vehicles plying on state highways. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje made this announcement while replying to a question in the assembly here. “With state highways becoming toll-free, it will come as a big respite for people[Read More…]
Youth held in Jaipur for attempted suicide in support of murder accused
Jaipur: A young man was arrested here on Sunday on the charge of disturbing public peace by climbing an overhead water tank in support of murder accused Shambhulal Raigar and threatening to commit suicide. After his arrest under Section 151 of the Indian Penal Code for disturbing peace and harmony, accused[Read More…]
Rajasthan government plans committee to view ‘Padmavati’
The Rajasthan government plans to set up a committee to watch Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s forthcoming controversial movie “Padmavati“. “Modalities in this direction will be worked out soon. The committee will watch the movie and will identify the scenes in the film that may hurt the sentiments of public,” Rajasthan Home[Read More…]
Rajasthan refers controversial Bill to select committee after facing flak
Facing flak from different quarters, the Rajasthan government on Tuesday referred to a select committee the controversial Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill aimed to protect public servants from being investigated for on-duty action without prior government sanction. A motion to this effect was moved by Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand[Read More…]
Rajasthan to have portal to buy, sell cows online
The Rajasthan government is considering creating a portal to help people buy and sell cows online. The portal is likely to come up in six months and will host pictures, yield, the price of cows and contact details of owners. The buyers can get in touch with the sellers directly.[Read More…]
Rajasthan gov to eliminate inefficient employees
Those working for the Rajasthan government for over 15 years or attained 50 years of their age and whose integrity is suspicious and work unsatisfactory may lose their job. Rajasthan Chief Secretary O P Meena, in an order, has asked all department heads to mark those employees or officials who[Read More…]