Tag: Rajasthan government

Killing the keeper

It does not matter which discredited industrialist’s interest Avni’s death was meant to serve but by allowing a humungous14,000 square kilometers of green cover to be shorn off over the last 30 years, India has clearly demonstrated the status of its commitment to the natural environment.

November 11, 2018

Jai Ram visits Command Control Centre in Jaipur

CM appreciated the endeavors of the centre and congratulated the Rajasthan government for the initiatives for strengthening law and order.

September 8, 2018

Bainsla urges Raje to resolve Gujjar reservation issue

Expressing his disappointment with both the BJP and the Congress, Bainsla said his struggle has been going on for the last 17 years and would go on until they are not given reservation. 

August 20, 2018

Rajasthan government misusing resources for PM Modi’s visit: Ashok Gehlot

AICC General Secretary Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said government machinery and crores of rupees are being wasted to collect crowds for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Jaipur on July 7, the schedule of which is yet to be made official. The state officials have been given targets to bring in a huge number …

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June 27, 2018

A battle for

Awaiting rehabilitation for the last 46 years, the Pong Dam oustees in Kangra district are now preparing for a final fight against the governments of Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan to get their promised rights. The people who gave their land to pave the way for the construction of Maharana Pratap Sagar, known as Pong Dam …

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June 24, 2018

RSMSSB Recruitment 2018: Rajasthan Government to fill 11,255 posts for Grade II Clerk and Junior Assistant | Know Age, eligibility criteria online at www.rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in

According to the recruitment advertisement, the Rajasthan government has planned to fill a total of 11,255 posts for Grade II Clerk and Junior Assistant in different departments of Rajasthan Government.

April 17, 2018

Another swine flu alert in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government on Wednesday issued a swine flu alert after the disease claimed 12 lives in the state since January 1. The alert comes after 19 people tested positive for swine flu in Rajasthan on Tuesday, with 10 cases reported from Jaipur. According to health department officials, strict instructions have been given to the …

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January 10, 2018

Gujjars, others to get one per cent reservation in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government on Thursday decided to provide the Gujjars and four other communities one per cent reservation within the 50 per cent limit while retaining their OBC status. The Cabinet gave a green signal to this proposal. Earlier, the Gujjar community had threatened the government with protests if its demand for job quotas was …

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December 21, 2017

Ban cow vigilantism, says CPI-M

The CPI-M on Monday condemned the killing of a farmer who had bought cows in Alwar in Rajasthan and urged the Modi government to ban “all gangs indulging in cow vigilantism and moral policing”. The Communist Party of India-Marxist denounced the killing of Ummar Khan, who was attacked along with Tahir Khan and Javed Khan …

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November 13, 2017

Investment of Rs 488 cr pledged at agri summit in Udaipur

The Rajasthan government signed MoUs for 18 projects worth 487.96 crore on the second day of Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) here, an official statement said. These projects will provide direct employment to 6, 241 people and indirect employment to 1, 160 people, as per the state government release. The potential investment will be in …

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November 9, 2017

Doctors on strike in Rajasthan, medical services hit

Medical services in Rajasthan remained crippled on Tuesday as the strike by doctors entered the second day. The government has invited core committee members of the All Rajasthan State In-Service Doctors Association for talks on Tuesday. Government doctors went on indefinite mass leave yesterday in support of their demands including better pay and separate cadre. …

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November 7, 2017

Tactical retreat

A face-saver has been found by the Rajasthan government in referring its highly controversial legislative move ~ dubbed a gag order by organisations of the Press ~ to a select committee of the Assembly. The contention that after due deliberation with MLAs and experts a comprehensive Bill would be formulated to “protect” bureaucrats, judges etc …

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October 28, 2017

Rajasthan HC issues notice to Centre, state on immunity ordinance

The Rajasthan High Court on Friday issued a notice to the Centre and the state government on an ordinance that aims to protect public servants from being probed for on-duty action without prior government sanction. The Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Ordinance 2017, was promulgated in September. The high court gave the governments one month-time to …

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October 27, 2017

Congress demands scrapping of controversial ‘gag-order’ bill

The Congress in Rajasthan on Wednesday demanded scrapping of a controversial ordinance to protect public servants from being investigated for on-duty action without prior government sanction, and said they will go to court against it. Rajasthan state Congress president Sachin Pilot demanded scrapping of the “draconian gag ordinance” Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Ordinance, 2017. “Sending …

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October 25, 2017

Journalist organisations ask Rajasthan CM to withdraw ‘draconian’ Bill

Leading journalist organisations, including the Press Club of India and the Indian Women’s Press Corps, on Tuesday slammed the “draconian” Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2017 tabled by the Rajasthan government, saying it restrains the media from acting as a “watchdog and ombudsman of society”. In a letter to Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia, …

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October 24, 2017

Rajasthan refers controversial Bill to select committee

Facing flak from different quarters, the Rajasthan government on Tuesday referred to a select committee the controversial Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill aimed to protect public servants from being investigated for on-duty action without prior government sanction. A motion to this effect was moved by Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Karatia in the state assembly …

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October 24, 2017

Rajasthan govt will have to waive loans of farmers: Pilot

Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot demanded that the Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government in the state immediately waive the loans of farmers on the lines of relief provided to them in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Farmers in Rajasthan have been protesting, seeking loan waivers and on other issues troubling them. They had blocked roads in Sikar …

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October 9, 2017