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Rajasthan budget: Cong calls it welfare-oriented, BJP says disappointing

The ruling Congress in Rajasthan welcomed the state budget presented on Wednesday by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot as a welfare-oriented one while the opposition termed it disappointing. Congress leaders said every section has been appropriately focused in the budget. The BJP leaders, though, said it did not live up to the expectations of people. Health Minister Raghu Sharma praised the budget, saying that it is an unprecedented one for overall development. He said the budget dedicated to health will fulfill the dream of a healthy Rajasthan. Sharma said several innovations in medicine and health have been announced in the budget. We will present a unique example in the country by bringing a bill to provide the Right to Health to All. He described the Universal Health Care scheme as unprecedented from the point of view of health rejuvenation at a cost of Rs 3,500 crore from the upcoming financial year. Under this scheme, each family in the state will get the benefit of a medical ...

Loyalists rally behind Vasundhara Raje, demand she be made BJP's CM face

She's currently a national vice-president in the BJP and holds an office traditionally regarded as "ornamental", unlike the post of general secretary

Schools to open for classes 6 to 8 in Rajasthan after 10 months on Feb 8

Schools in Rajasthan for students of Classes 6 to 8 will open from February 8 after a gap of 10 months due to the pandemic-induced lockdown, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said announced on Sunday

Fuel prices: Rajasthan govt announces 2% cut in VAT on petrol, diesel

The state finance department late Thursday issued orders, which came into effect from Thursday midnight

Rajasthan govt interacts with global investors to promote investment

The Rajasthan government on Wednesday interacted with investors and companies from various countries regarding opportunities in the proposed petroleum, chemicals and petrochemicals investment region

SC notice to Rajasthan speaker over merger of BSP MLAs with Congress

The Supreme Court Thursday sought responses from Rajasthan Assembly Speaker and others

Rajasthan health minister hospitalised after having abdominal discomfort

Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma was admitted to a government hospital on Monday due to abdominal discomfort

Rajasthan guv asks agri universities to work for development of farmers

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Thursday called upon agriculture universities to work for the development and prosperity of farmers in the country.

Talks between Rajasthan govt, Gurjar leaders over quota remain inconclusive

On Gurjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla''s request, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Ashok Chandna held talks at two different places

People have rejected Congress party's misrule: Rajasthan BJP chief

The people of Rajasthan have rejected the "misrule" of the Congress, state BJP president Satish Poonia said

Counting underway for six Rajasthan civic body elections held in 2 phases

Counting of votes of the elections held in two phases in the six municipal corporations of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota in Rajasthan is underway

Rajasthan assembly passes Bill making face masks mandatory in public

The House passed the Rajasthan Epidemic (Amendment) Bill, 2020 by voice vote

Rajasthan govt says open for talks as Gurjar quota protest enters 2nd day

Sharma said the doors of the government are always open for dialogue and the solution to this problem cannot be achieved by sitting on railways tracks or blocking roads

Rajasthan govt, Gujjars agree upon 14 points of reservation demand

A delegation of Gujjar leaders on Saturday held talks with the Rajasthan government following which a consensus was reached on 14 points of the reservation demand made by the community

Rajasthan govt asks schools to cut fee by 30-40% as classes continue online

Bringing cheer to parents amid pandemic, Rajasthan has directed CBSE-affiliated private schools to slash tuition fees by 30% for classes 9 to 12, while the state-board schools have to cut it by 40%

Rajasthan govt to bring bill against Centre's farm laws: CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said his government will bring a bill against the Centre's farm laws on the lines of Punjab. The chief minister announced this on Twitter, hours after the Punjab assembly unanimously passed four bills and adopted a resolution against the Union government laws. INC under the leadership of Smt #SoniaGandhi ji& #RahulGandhi ji stands absolutely with our annadatas and will continue to oppose the anti-farmer laws passed by NDA Govt. Today Congress Govt in #Punjab has passed Bills against these laws & #Rajasthan will follow soon, Gehlot tweeted on Tuesday night. Earlier, the Congress leadership had suggested states where the party is in power to pass laws of their own, negating the central legislation.

Gujjar leader Bainsla issues ultimatum to Rajasthan govt on reservation

Bainsla made this announcement at a Gujjar Mahapanchayat in Bharatpur which was called to decide the future course of action if their demands are not met

Rajasthan govt decides to give 30% of the new PDS shops to women

The Rajasthan government has decided to give 30 per cent of the new PDS shops to women, according to an official statement on Wednesday

Rajasthan CM inaugurates, lays foundation stone for 68 development projects

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday inaugurated and laid foundation stone for 68 development works worth Rs 1331.96 crore in the state.

Rajasthan government signs pact with Sidbi to develop MSME ecosystem

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government to develop the MSME ecosystem in the state