Students from Jaipur have again maintained their supremacy in the Chartered Accounts exam, the result of which announced on Tuesday afternoon. Breaking earlier records, nine students have made it to the league of top 50 successful candidates. Three students – S Aatresh (3rd), Rajan Maheswari (4th) and Vijay Bansal (8th) – have secured positions in…
A village in Rajasthan’s Udaipur district has decided to slap a fine of Rs.500 on anyone found wasting drinking water. The decision has been taken by the panchayat of Ward No.4 in Bhutala village near Gogunda town, some 300 km from here. “About 92 people participated in the meeting, of them 39 were women. It…
Rajasthan Police Recruitment Board announces the recruitment of 12178 constables (Both Male & Female) in various departments like Armed Police, RAC/MBC, Police Constable Telecom (Operator) in Rajasthan. Filling up of online application http://www.exampolice.rajasthan.gov.in/ shall be available from 22 July 2013. Post: Police Constable Number of Vacancy: 12178 Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 Age Limit: 18 to…
Teachers of government schools have been ordered not to use cellphones while in class. The state’s education department made the direction for teachers in the guidelines issued for ‘Reading Campaign’. The campaign will primarily focus children in primary schools. Teachers will make each student read a book and help him enhance his reading skills. They…
The Delhi police are building a watertight case in the IPL spot-fixing scandal and have recorded the statement of Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid, making him a formal prosecution witness. “It is a single-page statement, which makes our case stronger,” said an investigating officer. Sources in the special cell of the Delhi police told dna…
A MiG-21 aircraft of IAF crashed at Uttarlai airbase in Barmer on Monday, killing the pilot. However, there is no reported damage to any civilian life or property. The aircraft was on a routine exercise and it developed some technical snag while landing around 9.30 am. It soon turned into a ball of fire and…
Monsoon rains lashed almost every part of the state on Monday. Western Rajasthan, where rain has been elusive, too witnessed rainfall. Dausa recorded the highest rainfall at 110mm. Jaipur met office said that southwest monsoon has gained momentum over the past couple of days and heavy rainfall is likely in eastern parts of the state….
Udaipur’s City Palace Museum has now added another legendary piece to its vast collection — the classic spectacles worn by actor Ben Kingsley in the film “Gandhi”. Directed by Richard Attenborough, “Gandhi” is an epic biographical film based on the life of Father of the Nation – Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Oscar Award-winning producer Lord David…
The 12th phase of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee’s Sandesh Yatra, covering 10 assembly constituencies, will begin from Dausa tomorrow. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will address the Sandesh Yatra at a public meeting in Dausa, spokesperson Archna Sharma told reporters here. Gehlot will address nine public meetings at Dausa, Alwar, and Sikar districts in next three…
A young couple on Tuesday ended their lives by jumping in front of a train near Bandikui station on the Jaipur–Alwar route, Government Railway Police officials said. The girl Guddi (21) died on the spot, while the boy Gangaram (24) succumbed to his injuries at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, the officials said. The victims, who…