President Pranab Mukherjee has approved the Rajasthan Special Courts Bill-2012 aimed at speedy trials in corruption cases and confiscation of properties/assets attained/acquired by public/government servants through corrupt means disproportionate to known sources of income. Talking to the media after taking a review meeting of bureaucrats on Monday, chief minister Ashok Gehlot said “The President has given…
Jaipur’s Jantar Mantar, the biggest astronomical observatory in India which entered Unesco’s World Heritage List in 2010, is showing signs of decay. Some of its 16 geometric devices, including the Samrat Yantra – world’s largest sundial that tells time of day to an accuracy of two seconds, have developed cracks for want of proper maintenance and…
Hundreds of women from different fields stood up and raised their voice against the injustice meted out to them both at home and society to mark the Human Rights Day at Shaheed Smarak here on Monday. A part of observing the day, women and child development minister Bina Kak, social activist Aruna Roy, feminist Kamala Bhasin, and…
The theme for the 10th edition of Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) 2012 will be ‘Diamond Jewellery – Jaipur Adds Colour to It’. Preparations for this B2B and B2C show at Hotel Rajmahal Palace between December 22 and 25 are in full swing. The theme reflects the favourable trends towards diamonds and diamond jewellery. According to the convener…
Twenty councillors of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) submitted their resignation to chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday. The councilors’ move came to demand action against the chief executive officer (CEO), Jagroop Yadav, who allegedly misbehaved with them in his office. Since October 26, Congress, Independent and nominated councillors are running from pillar to post demanding action against the…
In a bizarre crime, a youth attempted to rape a 12-year-old girl inside her house in the presence of her two sisters and grandfather in Alwar’s Govindgarh area. However, when he failed in the bid, he returned two days later and set the girl on fire. The girl is now battling for life in hospital. What’s…
Gujarat made a strong reply after an unbeaten hundred from captain Hrishikesh Kanitkar helped Rajasthan to 294 in their Ranji Trophy Group A match on Sunday. Gujarat were 104 for the loss of one wicket when the stumps were drawn at the Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera. Opener Samit Gohel (43) and Bhargav Merai (28) were at the crease….
The Art & Cultural Festival – 2012 will be organized at Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Udaipur from 14th – 16th Dec, 2012. This was declared by Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot. Riyaz Tehsin, Secretary, Lok Kala Mandal informed that – State Government’s Arts, Literature, Culture and Archaeological Wing, Jaipur; BhartiyaLok Kala Mandal, Rajasthan Literature Academy, District…
The multi-business, three day raids conducted by the Income Tax Department in different cities of Rajasthan, come out with the figures, which amount to undisclosed property and income worth Rs. 13 Cr. 30 Lac, of which Rs. 72.5 lac is in cash, Rs. 2 Cr worth of ornaments and the remaining in investments, Real Estate and other land related documents. These were taken…
European bearings maker URB Group today is planning to set up a manufacturing facility at Mount Abu in Rajasthan, with an installed capacity of 1,000 tonnes a year at an investment of $65 million. URB India President, Harun Adiguzel told that the Indian bearing market is estimated at $3.4 billion and has immense growth potential….