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Rajasthan govt approves Rs 700 crore for irrigation infrastructure upgrade

Meanwhile, Rs 123.53 crore has been approved for work at a filter plant near Bada Talab at Guda Vishnoiyan in Luni, Jodhpur

Rajasthan govt approves Rs 700 crore for irrigation infrastructure upgrade
Updated On : 21 Aug 2023 | 4:24 PM IST

Farmer demonstration for non-stop electricity enters fifth day in Jodhpur

A demonstration by farmers here in Rajasthan demanding seven hours of uninterrupted electricity supply and power connections entered its fifth day on Monday, with three rounds of talks between them and Discom officials on the issues remaining inconclusive. The farmers' 'mahapadav' at the Jodhpur power distribution company (Discom) began on Thursday. Besides seven hours uninterrupted power supply for agriculture and immediately issuing transformers to farmers who have deposited money for electricity connections, a demand for reserve stock of five transformers in every division to expedite replacement of the burnt transformers has also been put forth, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh's Rajasthan secretary Tulcha Ram Sinwar said. The demonstrators said their sit-in will continue as no action has been taken by officials on their demands. There has to be visible results on the ground, Sinwar added. The Discom's officials, however, claimed that the farmers' problems have been resolved. On Saturday

Farmer demonstration for non-stop electricity enters fifth day in Jodhpur
Updated On : 21 Aug 2023 | 10:48 AM IST

Rajasthan CM directs officials to form panel on Kota student suicides

Around twenty students preparing for competitive exams in Kota have died by suicide so far this year

Rajasthan CM directs officials to form panel on Kota student suicides
Updated On : 19 Aug 2023 | 10:48 AM IST

Rajasthan govt plans to allocate Rs 5,200 cr to strengthen road network

The chief minister said that due to the extensive investment opportunities within the state, the government is committed to developing high-quality roads

Rajasthan govt plans to allocate Rs 5,200 cr to strengthen road network
Updated On : 18 Aug 2023 | 11:37 PM IST

Rajasthan assembly elections 2023: Ashok Gehlot - Congress' magician

Here is everything you need to know about the sitting chief minister of Rajasthan

Rajasthan assembly elections 2023: Ashok Gehlot - Congress' magician
Updated On : 18 Aug 2023 | 7:51 PM IST

Rajasthan elections: BJP announces 2 key committees, Vasundhara Raje absent

Former CM Vasundhara Raje was not mentioned in BJP announcement for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections

Rajasthan elections: BJP announces 2 key committees, Vasundhara Raje absent
Updated On : 17 Aug 2023 | 4:25 PM IST

Rajasthan leads nationwide retail inflation chart at 9.7% in July

Supply disruptions, election dynamics, and increased liquidity may be contributing factors

Rajasthan leads nationwide retail inflation chart at 9.7% in July
Updated On : 17 Aug 2023 | 2:27 PM IST

Rajasthan polls: Protest over govt decision to ban student union polls

The Rajasthan government decided to cancel student body elections this year after state universities said they were using all resources to implement NEP 2020

Rajasthan polls: Protest over govt decision to ban student union polls
Updated On : 17 Aug 2023 | 12:54 PM IST

Rajasthan elections: Congress adopts Karnataka model for ticket allocation

Congress party to reveal candidate list using Karnataka model; targets 156 seats for a strong victory

Rajasthan elections: Congress adopts Karnataka model for ticket allocation
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 6:52 PM IST

Mission 2030: Rajasthan government seeks suggestions from 10 million people

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot aims to make Rajasthan one of the tops states of the nation by 2030 through education, healthcare, employment, and overall development

Mission 2030: Rajasthan government seeks suggestions from 10 million people
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 2:44 PM IST

Rajasthan elections 2023: CM starts Free Annapurna Food Packet Scheme

Rajasthan Assembly elections 2023; CM Ashok Gehlot taunts BJP for not fulfilling promises and calling government schemes "freebies"

Rajasthan elections 2023: CM starts Free Annapurna Food Packet Scheme
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 12:21 PM IST

Rajasthan elections 2023: BJP begins minority outreach initiative

BJP Minority Morcha has launched a campaign aiming to create 900 Modi Mitras across 200 constituencies, with emphasis on 40 Muslim-dominated seats

Rajasthan elections 2023: BJP begins minority outreach initiative
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 4:26 PM IST

Corruption in Congress states, BSP to contest elections on its own:Mayawati

BSP plans to contest independent election campaigns in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, with a focus on issues of unemployment, women's safety, farmers and the underprivileged

Corruption in Congress states, BSP to contest elections on its own:Mayawati
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 3:40 PM IST

350,000 Rajasthani girl students await promised bicycles under govt scheme

Rajasthan government's free bicycle scheme provides girl students in class IX free bicycles to enable them to attend schools located in remote areas

350,000 Rajasthani girl students await promised bicycles under govt scheme
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 3:29 PM IST

Rajasthan elections 2023: CM Gehlot announces metro corridor extension

Ashok Gehlot plans an extension that could cumulatively cost Rs 1,184 crore ahead of Rajasthan Assembly election 2023

Rajasthan elections 2023: CM Gehlot announces metro corridor extension
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 1:58 PM IST

Rajasthan govt most corrupt, new 'scams' emerging every day: Pralhad Joshi

Accusing the Rajasthan government of being the most corrupt, the BJP's election in-charge for the state Pralhad Joshi on Sunday claimed new scams and rape cases come to the fore every day under the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress dispensation. Sixteen per cent of the cases of atrocities and murders registered in the country are from Rajasthan, the Union minister alleged. He was in Jaipur for a meeting with party workers for the assembly elections due later this year. "The Rajasthan government is the most corrupt government in the country. Rajasthan is on top in number of rape cases. Recruitment exam papers have been leaked more than 16 times," Joshi told reporters here. He said development work has stalled and a BJP government is needed in the state. If Chief Minister Gehlot wanted to do good for the poor then why did he not do so in four-and-a-half years, Joshi asked. Instilling confidence among the BJP workers, he said the party will form the government in the state with a two-thirds

Rajasthan govt most corrupt, new 'scams' emerging every day: Pralhad Joshi
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 6:43 AM IST

Rajasthan govt waives fuel surcharge for domestic & agri consumers

CM Ashok Gehlot states that the state will examine a proportionate hike in SC/ST reservation in government jobs

Rajasthan govt waives fuel surcharge for domestic & agri consumers
Updated On : 11 Aug 2023 | 5:30 PM IST

Rajasthan elections 2023: Congress veterans gather in Jaipur today

Rajasthan Assembly elections 2023: Senior party members will gather to discuss strategy, foster unity and address key issues for the Rajasthan state Assembly elections

Rajasthan elections 2023: Congress veterans gather in Jaipur today
Updated On : 11 Aug 2023 | 2:04 PM IST

Rajasthan MLAs not keen to move to new govt complex before elections

CM Ashok Gehlot will inaugurate the new luxurious government accommodations on Saturday, August 12

Rajasthan MLAs not keen to move to new govt complex before elections
Updated On : 10 Aug 2023 | 6:16 PM IST

Rajasthan govt begins Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojana; free phones to women

Under the scheme 13.5 million women will receive free smartphones, first rollout will extend to 4 million women

Rajasthan govt begins Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojana; free phones to women
Updated On : 10 Aug 2023 | 5:13 PM IST