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Not only fishes, crocodiles also caught in paper leak cases: Rajasthan CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Friday that not only small fishes but also crocodiles are being caught by the police in the paper leak cases. No criminal who attacks the dreams of the youth will be spared, he said while addressing a programme in Kotdi of Shahpura. "So far, 115 people have been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the paper leak cases. Not only small fishes but also crocodiles are being caught in these cases," he said. Sharma said the state government is continuously working to bring all the promises made in the Sankalp Patra and the budget on the ground. He assured that every promise made in the Sankalp Patra will be fulfilled. Various health centres and hospitals are also being upgraded to expand medical and health services, he said. The chief minister said sports stadium in Banera, and Sports Academy in Shahpura and Aasop area of ?Shahpura have also been declared 'hunting prohibited and conservation reserve area' for the protecti

Rajasthan gem, jewellery industry lands in the rough amid labour shortage

In 2022-23 (FY23), Rajasthan had exported around Rs 9,470 crore worth of gems and jewellery, with the trade tally climbing to around Rs 11,180 crore in FY24

Rajasthan govt working to create 'investment-friendly' environment: CM

The Rajasthan government is working towards creating an investment-friendly environment for industrialists and to attract investment in every sector, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said. Attending the Economic Times Rajasthan Business Summit here, he said that the government is committed to developing the state as a hub of economic development and investment. In a statement, Sharma said that recently when a film producer told about the need for a film city in Rajasthan, the government identified the land and started the process of its allotment within four hours. He said, "Our government is making decisions for the development of the state in hours, not months and days." The entrepreneurs of the state are in the process of forming joint ventures by signing agreements (MoUs) worth Rs 2,24,000 crore in the energy sector to provide cheaper electricity, Sharma said. He assured that the state government believes not only in signing MoUs but also in implementing them. The state govern

Rajasthan Cabinet approves 33% reservation for women in police force

The Rajasthan Cabinet on Wednesday approved 33 per cent reservation to women in the police force and five per cent additional allowance to pensioners. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, also approved a proposal to allot land for a 3,150 MW solar power project. Deputy Chief Minister Dr Prem Chand Bairwa said an amendment to the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Services Rules, 1989, was approved in the cabinet meeting, paving the way for the one-third quota for women in police. A notification will be issued soon by the Personnel department in this regard, he added. Dr Bairwa said the cabinet has also taken measures in connection with beneficiaries of pensions for retiring state government employees. If there is no other eligible member, then the names of specially-abled (vishesh yogya) children, dependent parents, and specially-abled siblings can now be permanently added to the Pension Payment Order, he said. For this, approval has been given to amend Rules 67 and

Airtel deploys more spectrum in Rajasthan to boost 5G, 4G network capacity

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said it has deployed more spectrum across all 50 districts in Rajasthan, boosting 5G/4G network capacities to spruce up voice and data connectivity for subscribers in the state. The deployment will also widen Airtel coverage along highways and rail routes and increase its footprint in rural areas amid an exponential rise in the demand for connectivity. An Airtel release said the company has completed the deployment of the additional spectrum it acquired in July 2024. The additional spectrum has been deployed across all 50 districts in the state. "The deployment of additional 5MHz on the 1800 band and additional 4Mhz on the 900 band will give a boost to Airtel's 5G/4G network capacities, which, in turn, will improve and enhance data speeds and provide significantly better coverage inside homes and buildings both in urban and rural areas," the release said. Subscribers across Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Alwar,

IMD issues 'red' alert for Gujarat, Rajasthan; floods displace thousands

IMD weather update: The IMD issued a 'red' alert for Gujarat, Vidarbha, eastern Rajasthan, western Madhya Pradesh, and coastal Andhra Pradesh due to expected heavy rainfall

Adani Power to boost Kawai plant capacity with Rs 18,000 crore investment

Adani Power plans to invest Rs 18,000 crore to expand its Kawai power plant in Rajasthan, boosting its capacity from 1,320 MW to 4,520 MW in two phases

Rajasthan Police SI paper leak: Police request govt to cancel the exam

The Rajasthan Police Sub Inspector (SI) recruitment exam paper has reportedly been leaked. Police headquarters have submitted a detailed report for exam cancellation. Government decision is awaited

Rajasthan govt plans 14 new industrial areas ahead of investment summit

Manufacturing sector contributes about 24 per cent to its gross state domestic product

Rajasthan Police Constable Result 2024 out, here's how to check, download

The Rajasthan Police announced the district-wise results of the Constable CBT (Computer-Based Test) held on June 13 and 14, 2024

IAF fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, pilot safe: Police

A fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Barmer district of Rajasthan on Monday night, police said. According to initial information, the pilot is safe, Superintendent of Police Narendra Meena said. "The plane crashed tonight in Barmer. The incident happened away from a populated area," the SP told PTI. He said no loss of life has been reported so far. The SP said that fire tenders have not been able to reach the crash site due to difficult terrain.

SI paper leak: Former RPSC member held for providing paper to his children

Former Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Ramuram Raika has been arrested by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Rajasthan Police in connection with sub-inspector recruitment paper leak, an official said. The SOG had on Sunday arrested Raika's son and daughter besides three other trainees for their involvement in the paper leak and securing a position in the exam. "The former RPSC member was arrested late on Sunday for providing the sub-inspector recruitment exam paper to his children," ADG SOG VK Singh told PTI on Monday. Raika will be presented before the court on Monday for seeking police remand. All five accused arrested were produced before a court on Sunday from where they were sent for police remand till September 7. According to an official statement, among the arrested trainees include Shobha Raika and her brother Devesh Raima. Both are children of former Rajasthan Public Service Commission member Ramuram Raika. The other three trainees include Manju

All books calling Akbar great will be burnt: Rajasthan education minister

Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Sunday said all books glorifying Mughal emperor Akbar and referring to him as great "will be burnt". The minister's statement came during his visit to Udaipur, where he was addressing a gathering during an event in the Vivekanand Auditorium of Mohanlal Sukhadia University. He said comparing Akbar with Maharana Pratap is an insult to the Rajput warrior king and the pride of Rajasthan. He referred to Maharana Pratap as people's protector, who never accepted to bow down, while Akbar got many people killed for his own gains. So, calling Akbar "great" is an act of foolishness, he added. Dilawar said there was no bigger enemy to the Mewar region and Rajasthan than those who praised Akbar in their school textbooks and called him "great". The minister said, "We have seen the books of all classes. We have not found it (mention of Akbar as great) in the books yet. If it is there, then all the books will be burnt." Maharana Pratap was a legend

Rajasthan's five trainee sub-inspectors arrested for role in paper leak

Five trainee sub-inspectors, including two women, who had been detained earlier for questioning, were arrested on Sunday by the Special Operations Group (SOG) for their alleged involvement in a paper leak incident of the sub-inspector recruitment exam, officials said. All five accused were produced before a court from where they were sent for police remand till September 7, they said. According to an official statement, among the arrested trainees include Shobha Raika and her brother Devesh Raima. Both are children of former Rajasthan Public Service Commission member, Ramuram Raika. Other three trainees include Manju Devi, Avinash Palsania and Vijendra Kumar, the statement read. All five trainees were taken into custody from Rajasthan Police Academy (RPA) and brought to the SOG office for interrogation on Saturday. So far, three separate chargesheet have been presented against the 61 accused in the sub-inspector recruitment exam-2021 case. Among the 61 accused, 33 are trainee ...

Maintaining law & order Rajasthan govt's top priority: CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that maintaining law and order in Rajasthan is the top priority of his government and police should adopt a "zero tolerance" policy against crime, according to an official statement. Sharma made the remarks at a meeting held at his office on Saturday night to review the law and order situation in the state. He directed the police department to ensure a safe environment for the common people in the state. The chief minister directed all additional director generals (ADG) to visit their respective ranges and hold a meeting with the police department officials regarding law and order in the district, the statement said. Sharma underlined that the prevention of cybercrime is necessary. For this, the general public should be made aware and strict action against criminals should continue. Along with this, prompt action should also be taken in narcotics-related cases and against illegal mining, he said. He said the police department has to keep an ey

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal signs agreements for investment worth Rs 4.5 trn

Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday invited industries to participate in the three-day 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit, beginning December 9, and signed investment agreements worth Rs 4.5 lakh crore. The chief minister signed agreements for investment in the state worth Rs 4.5 lakh crore, which is estimated to generate 6,78,000 jobs mostly in the renewable energy, education and cement sector, at a roadshow organised by industry body CII. "This is the first 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit and I urge industry leaders to participate in the event and invest in the state. We promise to provide you with all resources and support needed for setting up your industries," Sharma assured. The roadshow in Mumbai was the first in the country for promoting 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit. Similar roadshows will be held in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, as well as in countries such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the United

Rajasthan's industry body urges state govt for continuation of RIPS

RIPS is being introduced continuously. It was first announced in the year 2019, then it was introduced in 2022, and now a plan is being made for 2024

Power Grid acquires project-specific SPV for power evacuation in Rajasthan

Power Grid on Wednesday said it has acquired a project-specific special purpose vehicle for evacuation of power from Bhadla-III power station in Rajasthan. In a BSE filing, Power Grid said it emerged as the successful bidder for the said project after competing with other private sector players in a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. "Power Grid has acquired Bhadla-III Power Transmission for establishing the transmission system associated with additional transmission system for evacuation of power from Bhadla-III PS as Part of Rajasthan REZ Phase-III Scheme (20 GW)," it said. The Project is an Inter State Transmission System Project and is to be commissioned in 18 months from the date of transfer of the SPV.

Private bus operators in Rajasthan on one-day strike, demand tax waiver

Private bus operators of Rajasthan went on a one-day strike on Tuesday to press for their multiple demands, including increase in fare, simplification of the process for issuing temporary permits and tax waiver for buses unable to operate in rural areas due to rainfall, among others. There are nearly 30,000 private buses across the state which are not operating due to the strike today, Satyanarayan Sahu, president of the Bus Operators Association Rajasthan, said. These buses will not operate from 6 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, Sahu said. The bus operators are holding protests at various locations across the state, including Sindhi Camp here from where several private buses operate. "We have listed 24 points in our demand list, which were submitted to the Transport Department. There is resentment among the bus operators for not fulfilling the demands," Sahu said. He added that due to the strike, movement of about 40 lakh commuters is likely to be affected. After the demonstration, the b

Environment should be safeguarded for green, healthy future: Rajasthan CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday urged people to commit to safeguarding the environment, ensuring a green and healthy future. "Increasing pollution, climate change and the reckless exploitation of resources are weakening our planet day by day. It is our collective duty to make meaningful efforts to protect the environment," Lal said as he flagged off a cyclothon from SMS Stadium here. The cycling rally was organised for environmental conservation by the Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair and the IMCT Foundation. The chief minister stressed that the change to save nature must begin with each of us, a statement issued here said. "Such programmes reflect our commitment to environmental conservation and raise awareness about health. These initiatives help us stay physically fit while also promoting mental well being," Lal said at the event. He noted that as vehicle use contributes to pollution, it is people's responsibility to compensate by planting more trees and b