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BJP using me as a ‘political tool’, Robert Vadra says

“Perception about me seems to have become so deeply embedded that it seems as if the truth does not matter to anyone anymore,” he told PTI. Mr Vadra’s business deals in Haryana and Rajasthan are being probed following allegations of irregularities. While the Enforcement Directorate has sent a notice to his company, a one-man commission,…

Rajasthan Heritage Week to promote handmade fabrics

“Their vibrant work and age-old techniques combine to form a superb product that adds to the image and perception of Rajasthan. “From the weavers of the stunningly beautiful Kota Doria sarees and saafas to the thousands of textile weavers, printers, dyers and artisans who give Rajasthan its unique identity and vibrancy, we are committed to…

South Australia signs historic deal with Rajasthan

The agreement provides partnership and collaborative opportunities across key sectors where South Australian business can offer services and product support. Following successful visits to Rajasthan by state Premier Jay Weatherill, Deputy Premier John Rau and a state government led business mission in August this year, the agreement was signed by state trade and investment trade…

Reliance Group to develop 6000 MW solar park

Participating in the conclave, officially called the Resurgent Rajasthan Partnership Summit, Ambani said the state was set to play a lead role in helping India achieve the ambitious target of solar power generation of 100,000 MW, or 100 GWs, over the next seven-eight years. He said the group was not a new player in the…

States Partner Essential for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship : Say Rajiv Pratap Rudy

Acknowledging Rajasthan’s various initiatives in this regard and appreciating the major reforms for skill development undertaken by Vasundhara Raje’s government, shri Rudy expressed the essentiality for the States to come on board with Central Government initiatives to skill at scale and speed with standards. Congratulating Rajasthan for its success in establishing the first State Skill…

Rajasthan Resurgent Summit Starts Today

However, given the record of the first Rajasthan resurgent summit in 2007, which was held during Raje’s previous term, it would be interesting to see how many proposals actually take off this time. In 2007, investment proposals amounting to Rs 1,62,607 crore across 357 projects were signed. However, till date only investments worth Rs 39,000…

E-auction of 3 Rajasthan limestone blocks soon

Rajasthan claims that it is on the way to become the first state to conclude e-auction of minerals. On November 10, Gujarat had announced that it is starting the auction of mines by putting up five blocks of limestone key ingredient in making cement under the hammer, making it the first state to start the…

Efforts to turn Mangarh Dham into national museum

Thousands of followers of Govind Guru from Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan gathered here on the 102nd anniversary of the massacre which is also known as Rajasthan’s Jallianwala Bagh incident wherein some 1,500 tribals were gunned down by the British force on November 17, 1913. “This pious place instills great energy and spirit among people….

Raje to pay acclaim to 1500 tribal Martyrs in Banswara

British forces, supported by the forces of princely states, on this day had opened fire on tribals who had gathered on Mangarh hillock situated in the Aravali mountains on Rajasthan-Gujarat border. Sadly even after a century of the tragedy, the historically important site remains neglected and demands of the locals to make it a protected…

Twenty First Convention Of INTUC’S – Rajasthan Begins In Jaipur Tomorrow

PCC chief Sachin Pilot and other senior Congress leaders have also been invited to deliver lectures, he said. INTUC will take up labourers’ issues and their woes specially with reference to amendment made in labour laws by the BJP government in Rajasthan, Srimali said, adding a censure motion (ninda prastav) will also be resolved against…