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Rajasthan relaxes minor minerals concession rules to promote legal mining

The relaxation in rules, a notification of which was issued on August 16, is part of the Ashok Gehlot government's 2022-23 Budget speech

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad detained at Jodhpur airport, again

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad was once again detained at the airport here while on his way to Jalore to meet the family of a Dalit boy who died allegedly after being beaten up

Members leaving party to join BJP 'blessing in disguise': CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who was in the state capital on Thursday, said he did not see any reason to worry if few leaders quit the party and join the BJP.

Majority believe Rajasthan govt has been failing on law & order: Report

Days after a Dalit boy was beaten to death in Jalore district for allegedly drinking water from a pot meant for 'upper castes', a vendor was lynched on suspicion of being a thief in Alwar district

Caste system remains greatest enemy, says Meira Kumar on Rajasthan incident

After a Dalit boy was beaten to death in a Rajasthan school over water, former Speaker Meira Kumar said a century ago her father was subjected to the same treatment but his life was saved

Rajasthan CM Gehlot's visit to Gujarat postponed due to bad weather

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot will now visit the western state on Wednesday and Friday

Freedom from freebies must not come from judicial diktat or executive fiat

The Supreme Court should stick to its normal posture of not getting embroiled in political thickets

'Some leaders' instigating party workers; Ashok Gehlot takes a dig at Pilot

In a veiled attack on his former deputy Sachin Pilot, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said some leaders are instigating party workers by telling them they are not being treated with respect.

Rajasthan govt to provide 15k students free coaching for competitive exams

For the current financial year, the state government has allotted Rs 17.15 crore and the number of seats, too, has increased to 15,000

Lumpy skin disease: CM Gehlot to hold meeting with public representatives

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will hold a meeting with public representatives to review the outbreak of lumpy skin disease among cattle

Rajasthan: Churu administration launches 'Computer Sakhi' for rural women

With an aim to empower rural women, the Churu district administration has launched 'Computer Sakhi' to train about 70,000 people for basic programmes and internet.

10 mn students sing patriotic songs to set world record in Rajasthan

Nearly 10 million school children in Rajasthan created a world record by singing patriotic songs at the same time under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' campaign

Rajasthan govt steps up efforts to control spread of lumpy skin disease

The worst-affected district is Sriganganagar with more than 45,000 cases, followed by Barmer with over 37,000 cases

Campaign against illegal mining: 164 people arrested in Rajasthan

More than 160 people have been arrested and 339 FIRs lodged under an ongoing campaign against illegal mining in Rajasthan, officials said on Wednesday.

Tribals significantly contributed to India's freedom movement: CM Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot greeted people on World Tribal Day on Tuesday and said the tribal community has a significant contribution in the Indian freedom movement.

In bid to boost investments, Rajasthan gears up for investor meet

This proposed investment can provide employment to over 950,000 people in the state

Latest news LIVE: SC remands Sanjay Raut to judicial custody till Aug 22

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Declare ERCP National project, hike aids for CSS: Gehlot tells PM

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has demanded that the Centre declare Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) a national project and increase financial assistance for various centrally sponsored schemes.

PM Modi 'saddened' by loss of lives in stampede at Khatu Shyamji temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed anguish at the death of devotees in a stampede at a temple complex in Rajasthan

Rajasthan: 3 women killed in stampede outside Khatu Shyam temple in Sikar

Three women were killed in a stampede outside a temple in Rajasthan's Sikar district early on Monday, police said.