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Desi Romance of Parineeti Sushant in Mehrangarh Fort

Parineeti Chopra and Sushant Singh Rajput were spotted at Jaipur’s famed Mehrangarh Fort, in connection with their upcoming release, ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’. ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’, as is evident, has a strong Jaipur connect. Hence the promotions will be centered around the gorgeous pink city. Parineeti and Sushant, paired opposite each other for the first time…

Ajmer Sharif Dewan announces Rs 1 Lakh compensation for martyrs kin

Spiritual head (Dewan) of Ajmer Sharif dargah, Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, has announced Rs one lakh each as compensation for the families of five soldiers, killed in attack by Pakistani troops in Jammu and Kashmir. The compensation will be given from Dewan’s share from the offerings made at the shrine. As per a court order,…

Sonam Kapoor’s Khubsoorat to shoot in Rajasthan from November

The remake of Khubsoorat starring Sonam Kapoor as the protagonist will go on floors on November 15 in Rajasthan. In fact, most of the film is based and will be shot in this state. “We will start on November 1, but the main shooting will take off from November 15 because of Diwali holidays. As…

Rahul Gandhi personally scrutinising political developments in Rajasthan

Factionalism in Rajasthan Congress has left the party vice-president Rahul Gandhi worried, as the leader got an extensive survey done in the poll-bound state to identify rival factions in each of its 200 constituencies. Party sources said Rahul was personally scrutinising political developments in every assembly area based on the survey conducted by members of…

Four storey building collapsed in Jaipur, killed two

Two people were killed and four injured when a four storey building collapsed in Jaipur early Saturday, police said. “We got a call at around 3.30 a.m. of a building collapse…we started rescue and relief operations. Two were found dead while four others were rescued and taken to hospital where there are undergoing treatment,” said…

Veena Malik visit to Ajmer Dargah

Bollywood beautiful actress Veena Malik visited Hazrat Khawaja Moinudding Hasan Chisty Dargah at Ajmer Sharif. She offered a prayer in Ajmer Sharif Dargah to seek a blessing for her success. Dargah Sharif or Holy Dargah is one of the most revered and famous Sufi shrines in the Indian subcontinent. Veena was seen in Yellow Salwar…

Jaipur to host two fest in one day

Pink City has donned a festive look ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the culmination of the month-long fasting, and Teej festival both to be celebrated on August 9. The Walled City is decked-up with many temporary shops and food stalls coupled with lights and lamps for the festivals. Followers of both faiths are busy making last minute…

Rajasthan IT dept highest recovery of Rs 105 crore from business group

With admission of Rs 105 crore undisclosed income by an assessee group in one of the biggest search and seizure operation, the income tax (I-T) department in Rajasthan has made the highest recovery of undisclosed income till date. The raids were conducted by I-T department on July 17. While portions of some premises and lockers…

Ambulance for animals flags off by Governor Margaret Alva

A special multi-purpose ambulance, meant for treatment of animals in the tribal sub-plan areas of Rajasthan, was on Thursday flagged off by Governor Margaret Alva at the Raj Bhavan in Jaipur. Developed by the Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), Bikaner, the van is equipped with diagnosis, treatment and transportation facilities, a Raj…

Lok Seva Guarantee Commission will setup by Raj Govt

The Rajasthan government has decided to set up a Lok Seva Guarantee Commission to provide time-bound public services in the state. At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot here late Tuesday night, it was decided to create the posts of Chief Commissioner and Commissioners in districts under Lok Seva Guarantee ‘Adhiniyam’ (Right…