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Rajasthan municipal bypolls: Over 69% voter turnout in 17 wards

Over 69 per cent voters exercised their franchise in 17 wards of 15 municipalities spread across 8 districts of Rajasthan where bypolls were held on Monday, state election commission officials said

No Covid death in Rajasthan; 20 fresh cases push tally to 953,542

No Covid death was recorded in Rajasthan on Monday and the toll stands at 8,952, according to an official report

Rajasthan records 20 new Covid cases, no new death in last 24 hours

Of the 20 fresh cases, seven were reported from Jaipur, among others

No contradiction among Raj Congress leaders on cabinet reshuffle: Maken

Maken said he would come to Jaipur again on July 28 to hold discussions with MLAs on the appointment of district and block presidents of the party.

K C Venugopal, Ajay Maken to visit Rajasthan Cong office on Sunday

AICC general secretaries K C Venugopal and Ajay Maken will be visiting the Rajasthan Congress office on Sunday.

Gehlot govt faces stiff opposition over August 2 school reopening decision

Barely 24 hours after announcement of re-opening of all schools in Rajasthan for all classes from August 2, the state government appears to be on the back foot over the decision

Rajasthan's healthcare scheme benefits over 120,000 people in 3 months

Over 120,000 people have benefitted from free treatment in the first three months of the Rajasthan government's MukhyaMantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojna

Abundant mineral reserves in Raj, need early resolution of issues: Gehlot

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said there are abundant reserves of mineral wealth in Rajasthan and using the resources in scientific and environmental-friendly manner can boost the economy of the country

BJP Mahila Morcha protest over rising crimes against women in Rajasthan

The BJP Mahila Morcha on Monday held a protest here against increasing instances of crimes against women and deteriorating law and order in the state.

Special train with 180 shipping containers to arrive in Rajasthan

In view of shortage of containers in Rajasthan amidst the pandemic, a special train carrying 180 shipping containers from Mundra port in Gujarat will arrive here on Saturday. This is for the first time that double-stack container train is arriving in Jaipur for the Inland Container Depot of Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Limited (RAJSICO), an official said. The train has been flagged off from Mundra on Thursday and shall arrive on destination by Saturday. The train will be carrying empty containers for timely assistance for the local export-related businesses. The disruption caused by the COVID pandemic has resulted in a shortage of shipment containers in Rajasthan. This has directly affected the exports. The double-stack train will help address the shortage issue. "Rajsico is working towards assisting small industries in the state with exports and with the commencement of the double stack train the process shall gain further momentum," Rajesh Sharma, managing director, ...

Desert state of Rajasthan to be promoted as monsoon, adventure destination

The desert state of Rajasthan, known across the globe for its palaces and forts, will now be promoted as an adventure and monsoon destination, confirmed the Rajasthan Tourism officials.

Rajasthan govt raises DA for state employees to 28% effective July 1

Gehlot said the state government would spend about Rs 4,000 crore annually on this decision, to support the employees despite the difficult circumstances of Covid-19

CM Ashok Gehlot reviews progress of coronavirus vaccination in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the state is managing COVID-19 vaccination excellently, while blaming the delay in the drive on short supply of vaccine doses

Over 100,000 people in Rajasthan benefited from Chiranjeevi scheme: CM

More than one lakh people in Rajasthan have so far taken benefit of the state government's ambitious Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Tuesday.

Flexible workspace IWG expands into Rajasthan, Punjab to meet demand

Flexible workspace organisation IWG on Tuesday announced expansion of its footprint into Rajasthan and Punjab to meet the growing regional demand.

23 killed, 27 hurt in incidents of lightning strike in Rajasthan: Officials

Twenty-three people, including 12 in Jaipur, were killed and 27 injured in incidents of lightning strikes in Rajasthan, officials said on Monday

18 including 7 children killed by lightning in Rajasthan, several injured

Eighteen people, including seven children, were killed in separate incidents of lightning in Rajasthan's Jaipur, Kota, Jhalawar and Dholpur districts on Sunday, police said

Discussions underway for Rajasthan cabinet expansion: Ajay Maken

AICC general secretary incharge for Rajasthan Ajay Maken on Tuesday said discussions are underway for the cabinet expansion and other political appointments in the state. The demands for political appointments and cabinet rejig gained momentum after reports of resentment in the camp led by former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who along with 18 MLAs had rebelled against the leadership of CM Ashok Gehlot last year. When asked about the cabinet reshuffle and other political appointments in the state, Maken said, "The work is in progress. It means that discussions with all are being held." "It is true that ministerial slots in the cabinet are empty and political appointments are to be made. District and block-level appointments in the party organisations would also take place. It is our endeavour to hold discussion with all," he said after a meeting with party office-bearers here. Maken said discussions with the chief minister will also be held. Asked about the internal issues .

7.5 mn need 2nd jab in July; we have 4.8 mn doses: Rajasthan minister

In a Q&A, the state's Health Minister Raghu Sharma says Rajasthan has started work to ensure no shortage of medical oxygen during the third Covid-19 wave

Centre did nothing in 7 years to control inflation, says Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Sunday blamed the Centre's policies for the rising inflation in the country and said the government has taken no concrete step in the last seven years to bring it down.