Rajasthan Government

Timelines

17 Jul 2020

No action against Pilot camp till Tuesday: Rajasthan-HC to Speaker

The Rajasthan High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing on a petition filed by former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot and 18 other rebel Congress MLAs, challenging the disqualification notices served to them, till Monday.

15 Aug 2019

Pehlu Khan lynching: Family blames probe after accused walk free

In 2017, a man was lynched on suspicion of being a cow smuggler, the act was filmed, and the incident made everyone angry.

05 Mar 2019

Rajasthan Education Minister wants lesson on Abhinandan Varthaman in schoolbooks

Rajasthan Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasra today said that he wants state government wants to include a lesson on Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman in the school textbooks.

09 Feb 2019

Rajasthan: #GujjarProtest for quota continues; 23 trains canceled, 20 diverted

Gujjar community leader Kirori Singh Bainsla along with supporters in Rajasthan continued the sit-in protest in Sawai Madhopur demanding the implementation of 5% quota in jobs and education for Gujjars, Raika-Rebari, Gadia Luhar, Banjara, and Gadaria communities as promised by the state government.

08 Feb 2019

Rajasthan: Gujjars launch quota protest; rail-tracks blocked, Delhi-Mumbai route hit

The Gujjar community in Rajasthan has launched a protest demanding the implementation of the 5% quota in jobs and education as promised by the state government.

22 Jan 2019

Vasundhara Raje blames Congress for increased swine flu cases

Former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje attacked the Congress government over its "failure" to tackle swine flu menace in the state.

21 Jan 2019

Rajasthan government considering setting up a petroleum university

The Rajasthan government has proposed a three-year diploma course in petroleum engineering at the Government Polytechnic College in Jodhpur and is mulling to set up a petroleum university in the state.

20 Jan 2019

Pay extra for beer, save cows in UP

If you are a resident of Uttar Pradesh, your beer will take care of cow shelters now.

25 Dec 2018

Farmers' issue, job creation top Rajasthan government agenda: Sachin Pilot

Having announced loan waiver for farmers, the Rajasthan government will soon roll out some other measures to enhance the ecosystem for the farming community, and for the youth in need of jobs, Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said.

23 Sep 2018

#RajasthanPolls: Why is this IPS-officer's wife contesting against CM Raje?

A serving Indian Police Service officer's wife will contest the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly election as an Independent candidate from Jhalrapatan constituency, currently represented by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

28 Aug 2018

To promote entrepreneurship, Rajasthan-govt sends 91 students to Silicon Valley

Rajasthan government has sent 91 students under "Student Startup Exposure Program" to Silicon Valley as part of its efforts to promote entrepreneurship in the state.

16 Jun 2018

Rajasthan ranks low on drinking-water supply for villages: NITI Aayog

With only 44% of its rural habitations fully covered by drinking water supply, Rajasthan ranks low on drinking water for villages in a recent NITI Aayog report.

14 Jun 2018

Rajasthan: Governor asks state govt to discontinue "Guard of honor"

Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh today asked the Rajasthan Government to discontinue the protocol of according guard of honor to him upon his arrival and departure from the Raj Bhavan and during district tours.