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2.1 million in Rajasthan opt out of food subsidy under 'Give Up' drive

The campaign is being successfully conducted in Jaipur to encourage ineligible individuals receiving benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to remove their names voluntarily

Jaipur Airport gets major infra upgrade to boost capacity, user experience

Jaipur International Airport Ltd has started a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at enhancing passenger convenience and accommodating the increasing number of travellers. As many as 14 projects, cumulatively exceeding Rs 600 crore, have been launched to transform various facets of the airport to enhance efficiency and overall passenger experience, an official said. "These projects collectively aim to elevate the infrastructure of Jaipur Airport, ensuring it meets international benchmarks and provides an enhanced travel experience," he said. Under the plan, Terminal 2 is being expanded, which, he said, is a crucial component of the infrastructure development plan. Jaipur International Airport Ltd (JIAL) is a subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited. "The 15,000 sq mt of expansion will enhance the overall capacity of the existing terminal. Currently, the terminal has 39 check-in counters with 24 new counters planned to be added during the expansion. This will bring the total .

'Mysore Pak' now 'Mysore Shree': Jaipur shops drop 'Pak' tag from sweets

Jaipur sweet shops rename traditional sweets, like dropping 'Pak' from popular sweet 'Mysore Pak' and adopting alternatives such as 'Shree' and 'Bharat' amid tension with Pakistan

US V-P JD Vance, family reach Jaipur; to visit Amber Fort Tuesday

US Vice President J D Vance reached Jaipur from Delhi along with his family on Monday night and is set to visit the Amber Fort in the city the next day. He is set to deliver a lecture on US-India relations at Rajasthan International Centre (RIC) on Tuesday. The US vice president, his wife Usha Vance, and their three children -- Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel -- are staying at Hotel Rambagh Palace. They are scheduled to leave for Agra on Wednesday morning and then return to Jaipur in the afternoon as he is scheduled to visit the City Palace here. The Vance family will depart for the US early Thursday morning. Tight security arrangements have been put in place across the city for the vice president's visit. A Rajasthan government official said Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma reviewed the preparations for the visit in a meeting on Saturday. He had directed officials to make all preparations to make the Vace family's Jaipur visit memorable. The official said the family will be welcomed in .

Non-stop Delhi-Jaipur travel in 2.5 hrs with new expressway link

A new 67-km express highway now connects Bandikui to Jaipur Ring Road, cutting the travel distance by 20 km

Jaipur Metro Phase 2 on track; RITES submits draft Detailed Project Report

JMRC had awarded RITES a contract worth around Rs 4.6 crore in November to review and prepare the DPR

Jaipur hit-and-run case: Driver of SUV arrested; people hold protest

The accused's car has been recovered. Further investigation is underway. The accused deals in medical equipment, and the car belonged to his company

2008 Jaipur blasts: Four men get life sentence for serial bombings

A Jaipur special court on Tuesday sentenced four convicts to life imprisonment in connection with the 2008 Jaipur serial bomb blasts case. The four convicts, namely, Sarwar Azmi, Shahbaz, Saifur Rehman and Mohammad Saif, were convicted under various sections of IPC, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosive Substances Act by the court on April 4. The case relates to the recovery of an unexploded bomb planted in Chandpole on May 13, 2008. On May 13, 2008, eight bombs exploded in Jaipur and another bomb was found near Chandpole Bazar which was defused. The blasts claimed 71 lives and left 180 injured. The serial blasts took place at Manak Chowk Khanda, Chandpole Gate, Badi Chaupad, Chhoti Chaupad, Tripolia Gate, Johri Bazar and Sanganeri Gate. In separate cases related to the blasts, a court in December 2019 awarded death penalty to Azmi, Saif, Rahman and one Mohammad Salman while acquitting the another accused Shahbaz, giving him the benefit of the doubt. The death r

Protest in Jaipur over Tejaji temple vandalism, accused identified

Locals along with members of Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal on Saturday held a protest over vandalism at Tejaji temple on Tonk road here, police said. The protestors blocked the busy Tonk Road demanding arrest of the accused involved in the vandalism. However, as the resentment grew, the number of protestors increased. Police used mild force to disperse the mob, detained some people and opened the road for traffic movement. The matter came to light when locals found an idol of a deity damaged in the temple following which people gathered at the spot and held a demonstration. Members of VHP and Bajrang Dal along with Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) workers reached the spot and joined the protest, demanding immediate arrest of the accused involved in the vandalism. Meanwhile, Congress leaders also condemned the incident and demanded action. The protestors burnt tyres and blocked the busy Tonk road. Police assured the protestor of prompt action but they continued the protest

Delhi-Jaipur Highway to remain shut for 6 hours on March 26-27: Details

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority will carry out installation of a foot overbridge for six hours, starting from Wednesday midnight to 6 am on Thursday

Rajasthan govt's metro train network expansion to be put on track

Rajasthan has also called for conducting a detailed study to connect towns and small cities falling within 45-50 km radius of Jaipur to the metro network

Hilton's Signia debuts in Asia-Pacific market with Jaipur hotel in 2028

The 216-room hotel will be developed in partnership with Sandeep Bakshi and Family LLP and will be Hilton's third offering in Rajasthan after Hilton Jaipur and DoubleTree in Jaipur-Amer

IIT Baba detained in Jaipur for possession of contraband, calls it 'prasad'

IIT Baba, an IIT-Bombay graduate-turned-ascetic, was briefly detained in Jaipur after police found 'ganja' in his possession. He claimed it was 'prasad' and questioned his arrest

Housing sales in Jaipur rise 5% in 2024, value up 39%: PropEquity

Housing sales in Jaipur rose just 5 per cent to 10,695 units in 2024 but grew 39 per cent in value terms to Rs 8,388 crore, according to real estate data analytics firm PropEquity. In 2023, housing sales in the capital city of Rajasthan stood at 10,187 units, with value of Rs 6,019 crore, PropEquity data showed. PropEquity Founder Samir Jasuja attributed the higher growth in sales value to rising input cost of real estate projects because of an increase in prices of land, labour and construction materials. Moreover, the developers are launching more premium and luxury housing projects, leading to higher sales value. PropEquity has recently released the data for 15 major tier-II cities where total housing sales rose 4 per cent to 1,78,771 units in 2024 from 1,71,903 in the preceding year. In value terms, the sales increased 20 per cent to Rs 1,52,552 crore in 2024 from Rs 1,27,505 crore during 2023. These 15 locations are -- Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Nashik, Jaipur

2 suspected GBS cases from Delhi NCR region admitted in Jaipur

Sources indicated the patients are admitted in Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital

India-EU FTA negotiations a tough nut to crack as key issues unresolved

A major hurdles in the way of talks has been EU's stance on sustainable development, since trade bloc is set to implement regulations such as CBAM, deforestation regulation law, and supply chain law

Investment summit displayed Rajasthan's business potential: Col Rathore

The summit was held from December 9-11 in Jaipur

Rajasthan Guv hails NEP, says old education system sought to produce clerks

The National Education Policy prioritises the country's interests as well as skill based-learning and has replaced the one introduced by British administrator Lord Macaulay, which aimed to uproot Indian culture and produce clerks, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade said on Thursday. Speaking after inaugurating the 59th Devgiri Regional Conference of the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad here, Bagade also said students must become self-reliant, develop their intellectual and physical abilities and inculcate the spirit of service. "The education system introduced by Thomas Macaulay aimed to uproot Indian culture and produce clerks. This outdated system has been replaced by the NEP, which has been crafted by 1,400 experts. It prioritises national interests and skill based learning. It ensures those with talent will not go hungry," Bagade said. Macaulay's 'Minute on Indian Education' was primarily responsible for the introduction of Western institutional education in the

Protests break out in Rajasthan over govt order abolishing 9 districts

Three new divisions were also dissolved in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma

Rajasthan tanker fire: Death toll rises to 19 as man succumbs to burns

The death toll in a tanker-fire incident in Rajasthan has gone up to 19 with another man succumbing to his severe burn injuries at the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) hospital here on Thursday. SMS hospital superintendent Dr Sushil Bhati informed that one more death was recorded on Thursday, taking the total number of fatalities in the horrific incident to 19. "Currently, 11 people are undergoing treatment at the hospital," he said, adding that two or three of them are likely to be discharged on Thursday. Lalaram (28), who died on Thursday, had 60-per cent burn injuries and was on a ventilator. Three more patients are on ventilator support. The body has been shifted to the hospital's mortuary for post-mortem. Lalaram's friend Ramavtar said the victim was a security guard in an IT company at the Mahindra SEZ. He was on his way to work on a motorcycle when he got trapped in the fire. "He had a morning shift that day. He was a resident of Sanganer but had shifted to the Kanota area on the Agr