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Rajasthan RPSC APP Gr II results and merit list declared

Rajasthan RPSC APP Gr II results and merit list has been announced. Previously RPSC had advertised the post of 159 Asst. Public Prosecutor though its advertisement No. 6/2011-12. The RPSC had held interview for APP from 19-11-2012 to 16-01-2013. The RPSC APP Gr II results and merit list is based on the interview. The announcement…

Aamir Khan with Kiran Rao and son in Rajasthan for Shoot

Ever since the birth of his son Azad Rao Khan in 2011, Aamir Khan hasn’t let go of a single opportunity to spend time with his toddler. In spite of his busy schedule, either Aamir has taken time off from work, or his wife Kiran and Azad have accompanied him. Last year, the Khan family…

Horror Movie ‘Saint Dracula 3D’ to screen at Jaipur film fest

Filmmaker Rupesh Paul’s horror movie “Saint Dracula 3D” will be screened at the Jaipur International Film Festival Saturday. “‘Saint Dracula’ is essentially a story of love and passion. While building up the script, I went through the most thumping love experience of my life. It was in the air; it touched me and distilled me,”…

‘live’ bombs of 1965 Indo-Pk war recovered in Rajasthan

As many as 60 bombs, which remained unused during the 1965 war, have been recovered in the premise of border home guard office in Barmer district, police said Thursday. The explosives cache were recovered during a digging exercise in the area, yesterday. “Many of the bombs are live and probably they were to be used…

50-Megawatt Order for Rajasthan Wind Power Plant Won By Suzlon Energy

Suzlon Energy Ltd. (SUEL), India’s largest wind-turbine maker, said it won an order to build and operate a 50.4 megawatt wind power plant in India’s western state of Rajasthan. The company will install 24 units of its 2.1-megawatt S88 turbine for New Delhi-based Orange Renewable Power, it said in an e-mailed statement, without giving the value…

Now smart-card facility in Rajasthan Roadways

Just like the way you recharge or top-up your mobile cards, you can recharge your card and travel on roadways’ buses in the same manner. Rajasthan Roadways have introduced a smart card for its passengers on all routes across all categories of passengers. This means that a passenger after getting this smart card can travel…

Rajasthan police will question Ashis Nandy in Delhi today

The Rajasthan police today will question sociologist Ashis Nandy over his anti-Dalit remarks in Delhi. Rajasthan Police on Tuesday issued a notice to Nandy asking him to appear before it in connection with his controversial remarks against SC and STs at the Jaipur Literature Festival. Nandy, who had left Jaipur on Sunday, said he has…

Ajmer Dargah Blast Accused Hospitalized Due To Indefinite Hunger Strike

Bharat Kumar, the accused in the Ajmer Dargah blast case of 2007, has been shifted to the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, as his condition deteriorated after he sat on an indefinite hunger strike, protesting against Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde’s statement accusing the BJP and RSS of promoting “Hindu terrorism”. He has been shifted…

Minor In Rajasthan gang-raped, thrown into well

A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped and pushed into a well by two men in Rajasthan’s Dausa district, police said on Tuesday. The duo, who were drunk, barged into the house of the 16 year-old victim on Monday night and raped her, SHO at Nangal Rajawatan police station, Laxmikant Sharma said. Later, when the victim…

Akshay Kumar Flags Off Jaipur Marathon From Ramniwas Garden

Bollywood celebrities, the city’s glitterati, athletes and sportspersons from all across the world and hoards of citizens – they all came together to show solidarity and run for the 4th edition of the Jaipur Marathon on a bright Sunday morning. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar flagged off the Marathon from the south gate of Ramniwas Garden. Along with the tourism minister…