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Rajasthan CM Gehlot says efforts to be made to set up fast-track courts

Apart from sending proposals to the Centre about setting up fast-track courts to provide speedy justice, the Rajasthan government will make efforts to set up these courts at the state level in consultation with the high court, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said. He described protests with bodies as "inappropriate" and said such agitations not only create legal hurdles in the investigation but are also insensitive towards the victims. Gehlot on Saturday held a review meeting on law and order at his residence. He said since police started the process of registering the records of miscreants at police stations, crimes have come down and there is a sense of security among women and their parents. Speedy justice has been ensured in cases of serious crimes, Gehlot said. The veteran Congress leader praised the prompt action taken by the police to immediately arrest the accused in incidents, including the Dhariyavad and the Kuchaman cases. Habitual offenders, criminals involved in hein

G20 Summit: Special lunch for spouses of heads of state at Jaipur House

Spouses of heads of state of various countries who will soon gather here for the G20 Summit, will be treated to a special lunch at the iconic Jaipur House, on the sidelines of the mega event, sources said. The menu will also include millet-based delicacies, they said. The G20 Leaders' Summit will take place on September 9-10 at the newly-built international convention and exhibition centre -- Bharat Mandapam -- at the Pragati Maidan. "Besides, special exhibitions and cultural activities at the main Summit venue, an event is also being hosted for the spouses of the leaders at the Jaipur House that is home to the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)," an official source said. The NGMA possesses a rich collection of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photographs and other forms of art. It comes under the Ministry of Culture. "They (spouses of heads of states) will be treated to a special lunch at the Jaipur House, and the menu will include millet-based delicacies," another .

Show-cause notice issued to Gehlot on 'corruption' against judiciary remark

A division bench of the Rajasthan High Court on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on a PIL seeking suo moto criminal contempt proceedings against him. The PIL was filed by local advocate Shivcharan Gupta on Thursday following the chief minister's remark suggesting "corruption" in the judiciary. A division bench headed by Justice M M Shrivastava and Justice Ashutosh Kumar heard the matter on Saturday and issued the notice to Gehlot, directing him to respond within three weeks. While talking to reporters in Jaipur on Wednesday, Gehlot said, "Corruption is rampant in the judiciary today. I have heard that some lawyers themselves take the judgement in writing and the same judgement is pronounced." However, after facing criticism, the chief minister later clarified that what he had said was not his personal opinion and that he has always respected and believed in the judiciary. In protest against the chief minister's comment, thousands of advocates ...

NCW condemns incident of woman 'paraded naked' in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh

A tribal woman was allegedly beaten and paraded naked by her husband and in-laws in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh district, police said. The incident came to light after a video went viral

Strict action to be taken against accused in woman 'paraded naked' case

S Parimal, Inspector General, Banswara spoke to ANI about the incident and the action the state police had taken

Governance in Rajasthan absent: Nadda on video of woman paraded naked

BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday lashed out at the Congress-led Rajasthan government over the alleged incident of a tribal woman being paraded naked, saying governance in the state is "totally absent" while the chief minister and his colleagues are busy in factional fight. Nadda said on X, "The video from Pratapgarh, Rajasthan is shocking. What is worse is governance in Rajasthan is totally absent. The CM and Ministers are busy settling factional squabbles, and the remaining time is spent appeasing one dynasty in Delhi. It's no wonder the issue of women's safety is being completely ignored in the state." He added, "Every single day, there is an instance of harassment against women. The people of Rajasthan will teach the state Government a lesson." A 21-year-old tribal woman was allegedly stripped naked and paraded in a village in Pratapgarh district by her husband, police said after a video of the incident surfaced online. Director General of Police (DGP) Umesh Mishra said the .

Gehlot trying to derail probe into Sanjivani society scam: Shekhawat

Union Minister and senior BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday attacked Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, alleging that he was trying to derail the investigation into the Sanjivani Credit Cooperative Society scam case. Neither the Rajasthan Police' Special Operational Group (SOG) has been able to wrap up its probe into the matter in more than four years nor has it been referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), he told reporters here. Earlier, Gehlot has accused the Shekhawat of being involved in the scam, a charge that has been denied by the Union minister. The chief minister is trying to derail the probe, Shekhawat alleged and added that Gehlot does not want a fair investigation in the case. The case pertains to thousands of investors who were duped of about Rs 900 crore by the Sanjivani Credit Cooperative Society.

Rajasthan elections: Lawyers stage strikes, file PIL against CM Gehlot

CM Gehlot on Wednesday condemned the judiciary for being rampant with corruption, triggering strong reactions from the legal fraternity

Rajasthan elections: Corruption is rampant in the judiciary says CM Gehlot

The chief minister alleged that agencies such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax department conduct raids without making prior assessments

ED conducts raids in Rajasthan to probe 'Jal Jeevan Mission' irregularities

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted multi-city searches in Rajasthan as part of a money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Centre's 'Jal Jeevan Mission' in the Congress-ruled state, official sources said. A number of premises belonging to engineers, contractors and some former state government officials in Jaipur, Alwar and a few other cities are being searched, they said. The searches are being conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Some documents and gadgets have been recovered till now, the sources said. The money laundering case is understood to have stemmed from a Rajasthan Police FIR. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena had in June alleged a scam of Rs 20,000 crore in the implementation of the 'Jal Jeevan Mission' in Rajasthan. He had alleged that tenders worth Rs 900 crore were issued to two firms based on fake experience certificates in 48 projects of the scheme. "A s

Rajasthan: Union min Meghwal claims Kailash Meghwal will join Congress

Responding to allegations of corruption, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal claimed that Kailash Meghwal was preparing to join Congress

Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: All you need to know about the state

Here is everything you need to know about the state ahead of the Rajasthan State Assembly Elections 2023

Rajasthan elections: CM approves retirement benefits for part-time workers

Rajasthan's animal welfare board has been named "Amrita Devi State Animal Welfare Board", after Amrita Devi Bishnoi, during a state cabinet meeting

Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot's chance at CM in the past, says RLP leader Beniwal

Rashtriya Loktantrik Party leader Hanuman Beniwal stated that the government should remove the "unnecessary" position of the governor

Afraid of suicides, grandparents on sabbatical shift to Kota with children

From mothers on sabbatical to grandparents and homemakers, many people are choosing to shift to the coaching hub Kota with their children to ensure they are not stressed while preparing for entrance exams and do not take any extreme step. Neeru Devi from Bihar's Sitamarhi has shifted to Kota, the country's coaching hub, at the age of 80 to be with her grandson who is preparing for the IIT entrance exam at an institute here. "We would not have been at peace back home," she said, shedding light on the mounting pressure faced by students preparing for medical and engineering entrance exams here. The year 2023 saw the highest number of student suicides -- 22 so far -- with two ending their lives in a gap of a few hours on August 27. Last year, the figure was 15. Packed schedule, cut-throat competition, constant pressure to do better, the burden of parents' expectations and homesickness, are among the common struggles of the students here. Many parents are now averse to putting their .

Rajasthan BJP MLA accuses Union Min Meghwal of corruption, seeks removal

Kailash Meghwal alleges Arjun Ram Meghwal is "corrupt number one," vows to write to PM Modi for removal from Council of Ministers

Kota district administration stays tests, coaching exams for 2 months

The Kota district administration, citing the need for mental support, stayed the tests and examinations for two months

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Rajasthan govt approves hike in minimum wages for labourers by Rs 26/day

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved an increase in minimum wages for labourers by Rs 26 per day. This increase, which would be effective from January 1, 2023, comes just a few months before the state elections. After the approval, an unskilled labourer will get Rs 285 per day (Rs 8,550 per month) instead of Rs 259, a semi-skilled labourer will get Rs 297 per day (Rs 8,910 per month) instead of Rs 271, a skilled labourer will get Rs 309 per day (Rs 9,270 per month) instead of Rs 283 and a highly skilled worker will get Rs 359 per day (Rs 10,770 per month) instead of Rs 333. It is noteworthy that the last increase of Rs 7 in minimum wages was implemented on July 1, 2021. According to an official statement, the state government is continuously taking important steps to provide economic and social support to workers. In another move, registered insured employees and their dependent families under the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Scheme of Rajasthan will also get the ..

MICE centre in Jodhpur likely to give tourism a boost in Rajasthan

MICE tourism, rapidly expanding in Rajasthan, offers numerous opportunities in the tourism industry