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New Delhi [India], March 31: In wake of the recent outrage surrounding the painting of an elephant named Chanchal in Jaipur for a photoshoot made by Julia Buruleva, World Animal Protection has taken a grim view of the entire sequence of events that has led to this most unfortunate display of animal cruelty in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Jaipur in Rajasthan. This incident, yet again highlights the rampant abuse of captive elephants in Jaipur in Amer Fort and Haathi Gaon to cater to tourist ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], March 31: In wake of the recent outrage surrounding the painting of an elephant named Chanchal in Jaipur for a photoshoot made by Julia Buruleva, World Animal Protection has taken a grim view of the entire sequence of events that has led to this most unfortunate display of animal cruelty in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Jaipur in Rajasthan. This incident, yet again highlights the rampant abuse of captive elephants in Jaipur in Amer Fort and Haathi Gaon to cater t ...Read More >
Jaipur, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajasthan government will launch its annual 'Pravesh Utsav' (Admission Festival) across all government schools in the state from Wednesday, with Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar, calling for a statewide push to ensure that no child is left out of the education system. Issuing directions to the Education department, Minister Dilawar said on Tuesday that teachers have been instructed to conduct door-to-door campaigns to facilitate new stude ...Read More >
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday reached out to Union home minister Amit Shah, seeking the revocation of FIRs and suspension orders against Kashmiri students at Mewar University in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The association cited "academic uncertainty and harassment" following a dispute over the legitimacy of their nursing degrees. The controversy centres on over 50 Kashmiri students currently in the fifth semester of the BSc Nursing programme. These students, who we ...Read More >
JAIPUR: Amid fears and tensions, the grand Mahapanchayat of farmers protesting against the proposed ethanol factory in Hanumangarh passed off peacefully on Wednesday. The Mahapanchayat demanded the closure of Asia's largest ethanol factory being planned in Rathikhera village of the Tibbi area. After talks between farmer leaders and the district administration, the farmers' body called off the protest for the moment, but it has issued a 20-day ultimatum to the Rajasthan government to announce t ...Read More >
Jaipur: In response to allegations of bribery for approval of work and release of funds under MLA-LAD scheme, AICC's Rajasthan in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa took swift action Saturday by instructing state Cong chief Govind Singh Dotasra to investigate the allegations against Hindaun MLA Anita Jatav. A notice was also issued to Jatav by the party.The allegations surfaced in a sting operation, prompting Randhawa to demand a detailed factual report within seven days. Commenting on the inciden ...Read More >
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday disbursed Rs 10.79 crore in funding to 333 selected startups, reinforcing the state's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. The disbursements were made during the 'Innovation Day-Startup Conclave' at Rajasthan International Centre, part of a slew of events to mark two years of the state govt.Calling innovation the "true engine of economic and social progress", Sharma said Rajasthan is writing a new chapter in technology through I ...Read More >
A senior employee of Rajasthan's information technology and communications department, Pradhyuman Dixit, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly drawing salaries from two private companies, OrionPro Solutions and Treegen Software Limited, under his wife's name. Both firms are engaged in the state government's IT projects. The FIR states that Dixit, joint director of RajCOMP Info Services Ltd, a fully owned Government of Rajasthan company, allegedly used his official ...Read More >
New Delhi: A major change has been made in the family pension rules for employees. Those whose monthly income has decreased will be eligible for the pension. The Rajasthan government has made significant changes to the family pension rules for employees who pass away. The Finance Department has amended the Rajasthan Service Rules 1996 and implemented the new system from 2025. The government has taken this step to prevent misuse of the family pension. The government wants to ensure that the bene ...Read More >
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma travels to Delhi for crucial talks, while announcing financial aid for victims of a recent bus accident. The relief includes compensation for families of the deceased and injured. Sharma emphasized the government's commitment to supporting families affected by the tragedy. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma is set for a pivotal visit to Delhi on Monday, aiming to meet with Union ministers and key political figures. Departing from Jaipur at 8:30 ...Read More >
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday for what the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) described as a courtesy call. Meanwhile, CM Sharma on his X handle said, "Today, in New Delhi, I had the privilege of a courtesy meeting with the architect of developed India, the illustrious Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, and received his affectionate blessings and inspirational guidance." "The company of the Prime Minister always provides inspirat ...Read More >
Times News NetworkJaipur: In a comprehensive reshuffle of the state's police brass, the govt Wednesday appointed Sachin Mittal as the new commissioner of Jaipur police, continuing the trend of entrusting the city's top post to an officer of additional director general (ADG) rank.Mittal, a 1996-batch IPS officer who was serving as ADG (personnel) at police headquarters (PHQ), replaced Biju George Joseph, who had been holding that office since Aug 2023. In a swap, Joseph has been moved to PHQ to t ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 25 (PTI) Newly-appointed Jaipur Police Commissioner Sachin Mittal on Saturday said he would strive to live up to the trust placed in him by the Rajasthan government, describing his assignment as "sensitive and important". Emphasising that cybersecurity is emerging as a major challenge for law-enforcement agencies, Mittal said, "A proposal for the required resources and technology has already been sent to the government. The state had also made announcements in the budget. The police ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 22 (PTI) The Rajasthan government has approved the establishment of a new industrial area in Dhuwala village of Bhilwara district to boost local investment and job creation, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has approved the allocation of 82.60 hectares of land in Mandal tehsil's Dhuwala village to the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) for setting up the industrial zone, it added. The la ...Read More >
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Saturday transferred a total of Rs 718 crore to about 72 lakh farmers as the fourth instalment of CM Kisan Samman Nidhi at a state-level programme held at Nadbai, Bharatpur.Addressing a public meeting, Sharma said the central and state govts have given over Rs 8,386 crore to farmers in Rajasthan under Kisan Samman Nidhi. Sharma also laid the foundation stone for the construction of a district hospital in Nadbai at a cost of Rs 51 crore.The CM said eight d ...Read More >
Kolkata: Kolkata police on Friday had arrested three individuals allegedly involved in a high-profile murder case in Rajasthan. Notably, after a detailed examination reportedly revealed that the detained men Ganpat Gurjar, Dharmendra Gurjar and Mahesh Gurjar were wanted in connection to the recent murder in Rajasthan. It has been learnt that following the murder on October 7, the shooters fled to many states and then after they ran short of money then came to Kolkata. Acting on inputs from Ra ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has labelled the encroachment of Rajasthan Housing Board lands an "absolute rank scam," alleging connivance from top to bottom. Justices noted numerous High Court orders against regularizing illegal constructions. The bench expressed strong disapproval while hearing the state's plea, warning of demolition if necessary. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said encroachment of lands acquired for the Rajasthan Housing Board was an "absolute rank scam" in which everyone, right ...Read More >
RPSC RAS 2023: Result of 12 candidates has been sealed RPSC RAS 2023 Result: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has declared the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) Main Examination 2023 final result. Of the appeared, 2,166 candidates have qualified. Those who appeared for the examination can check and download the result list- containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates on the official website of the commission - rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Topping the RAS-2023 exam, Kushal ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 16 (PTI) Two days after 21 people were burnt alive when a private bus went up in flames near Jaisalmer, the Rajasthan transport department has launched a statewide crackdown on bus body manufacturers to check violations of safety and assembly standards, officials said on Thursday. A detailed probe has been initiated with urgency and sensitivity following the incident, Additional Transport Commissioner (Administration) and Joint Secretary, Transport and Road Safety Department, O P Bu ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that eight patients died and three others were critically injured in a fire at the trauma centre ICU of the government-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Rajasthan's Jaipur. According to the press report, carried on October 6, 18 patients were admitted to the ICU and semi-ICU wards of the hospital when the fire broke out. The blaze and toxic smoke reportedly hampered rescue operations. The ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan and wished for the recovery of the injured. "The loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon", PM Modi said, according to a post by the Prime Minister's Office on X. Also Read | 7 patients killed after massive fire at SMS Hospital ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - At least six patients were killed after a fire broke out in the trauma centre of the main government-run hospital in the northwestern Indian city of Jaipur, officials said on Monday. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, started in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Sawai Man Singh Hospital and quickly spread to a nearby ward at the sprawling medical complex, "releasing toxic gases", hospital official Anurag Dhakad told ANI news agency. "Fi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, and wished speedy recovery of those injured. Deeply saddened by loss of lives due to the tragic fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for strength to those who have lost their loved ones and for the speedy recovery of the injured. In a post on X, VP said, Deeply saddened by l ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, and wished speedy recovery of those injured. In a post on X, VP said, "Deeply saddened by loss of lives due to the tragic fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for strength to those who have lost their loved ones and for the speedy recovery of the injured." A fire broke out a ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Laxmikant Bhardwaj on Monday termed the fire at the ICU of SMS Hospital in Jaipur as "extremely unfortunate," expressing grief over the loss of several lives. He further praised Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for his swift action in the aftermath of the incident. Bhardwaj stated that CM Gehlot reached the hospital at 2:30 AM, oversaw the situation, and ensured that timely treatment was provided to the critical patient ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 6 (ANI): The relatives of the victims of the fire incident at the ICU of the Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur protested against the hospital administration and the State government, alleging negligence by hospital staff. As six patients lost their lives in the tragic incident, people gathered outside the hospital, sloganeering against the hospital administration and the BJP government in the State. One of the protestors alleged that the hospital staff was ...Read More >
Jaipur: The Rajasthan government on Monday constituted a 6-member committee to investigate the fire that broke out in the Trauma ICU of the Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, claiming six lives. The committee will be chaired by Iqbal Khan, Commissioner of the Medical Department, and includes Mukesh Kumar Meena, Additional Director of Hospital Administration in Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RajMES), Chandan Singh Meena, Chief Engineer, RajMES; Ajay Mathur, Chief Engineer, Electrical in P ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 6 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma assured the people injured in the fire at Sawai Man Singh Hospital of proper treatment and care. Sharing an X post after he visits the SMS Hospital in Jaipur, he said that the situation is being continuously monitored. He wrote, "The incident of a fire breaking out at the trauma centre of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur is extremely unfortunate." "Upon reaching the hospital, I gathered information from t ...Read More >
NCDC collected water and entomological drug samples from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after multiple children died of kidney failure, allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup. These samples will be tested for infectious diseases, while state drug authorities await results from drug sample tests. Six children died in MP and one in Rajasthan, prompting a ban on 19 syrup batches. The government's nodal agency for disease surveillance, NCDC, has collected water and entomological drug samples fr ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 1 (PTI) A generic cough syrup supplied to the Rajasthan government has been linked to the deaths of two children and others falling sick in the state over the last two weeks, prompting authorities to ban 22 batches of the drug and order an inquiry, officials said on Wednesday. The syrup was distributed through government health centres. Drug Controller Ajay Phatak told reporters that the department has received complaints of children falling ill after consuming the cough syrup. "O ...Read More >
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