After many objections raised by the management of the Indian Institute of Technology-Rajasthan (IIT-R) over the location chosen by the state government for the premier institute, a high-power committee of the union HRD ministry will visit the proposed IIT-R and IIM sites on October 8 and 9. Headed by ministry additional secretary Ashok Thakur, the...
Rajasthan Government granted benefits of the sixth pay commission to teachers
The Rajasthan Government has granted benefits of the sixth pay commission to teachers, librarians, physical education teachers in government colleges, universities and government aided educational institutions. A government proposal for the purpose was approved by the state cabinet at its meeting held here today. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot presided...
13 Killed and Many injured in two accident at Hanumangarh
13 people were killed and 35 others injured in two road accidents in Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan overnight. Nine passengers were killed and 28 injured when the video coach in which they were travelling overturned after colliding with a truck near Rawatsar in the district early today while four persons were killed and seven injured when a jeep...
Bunker Roy from Tiloniya gets Robert Hill Award
Noted environmentalist and Barefoot College, Tilonia, Founder Director Bunker Roy has been conferred with the prestigious 2009 Robert Hill Award for his innovative barefoot approach to solar electrifying remote rural inaccessible villages all over the world. Roy is the first...
Four Student suspended at Maharaja College Jaipur
Four Student suspended for indefinite time at Maharaja College Jaipur in recent raging case. College administration also suspended these students from gokhale Hostel of University. All the four students Rakesh, mukesh, sandeep and bhagirath belongs to BSC First ye...
Microsoft released free computer security software
Microsoft on Tuesday released free software that people can use to protect computers against viruses, spyware and other malicious codes in arsenals of cyber criminals. Microsoft Security Essentials is available for download at microsoft.com/security_essentials and is built on technology that the global software giant uses in computer security programs...
14 bodies found, many others missing after boat capsizes in Khagaria, Bihar
Bodies of 14 persons, who drowned after an overcrowded country boat capsized at Baghmati in Bihar's Khagaria district have been fished out, even as many others were yet to be traced, police said. The bodies of 14 persons, including 7 minor girls and two women have been recovered, Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) Neelmani said. The...
Grand Salute to Rashida Begum, who killed Lashkar Terrorist in J&K
A humble Muslim woman in a remote Jammu village slew a dreaded Lashkar terrorist single-handedly. Exhibiting astonishing, raw courage, Rashida Begum took on the two terrorists who had barged into her home late Sunday night in Thana Mandi village in Rajouri district. The woman, in her early forties, grabbed an axe and swung it wildly, killing one of...
Vijender Singh first Indian Boxer to becomes world's no 1
Olympic and World Championship bronze medallist Vijender Singh has achieved yet another first for Indian boxing by becoming the world's top-ranked pugilist in the middle weight (75kg) category. The 23-year-old Bhiwani boxer, who won India's maiden World Championships medal in...
IDEA introduced 8058, a new number series in Rajasthan
First time in country today a new 10 digit no is introduced in rajasthan having start digit "8". IDEA numbers in Rajasthan will be of “8058” series. IDEA has introduced special introductory offers along with the new number series to make its world class mobile telephony services...
Dussehra Fair Kota, Rajasthan
Dussehra is celebrated all over India in the months of September-October, which corresponds to the month of Ashwin according to the Hindu calendar. In the year 2009, Dussehra will fall on 28th September. But, Kota Dussehra is quite different and unique, as, here it is not just...
BSNL IPO and NOFA
Govt. telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is planning to come with IPO on the stock exchanges, the government is working on a plan to trim the company's bloated employee size before firming up plans to list state-owned telecom service provider A proposal...
4 live grenades found in Ajmer
Four live grenades were found in the bushes below a hill at Hathikheda village, five km from Ajmer on Sunday. All the four had ‘Made in Kanpur’ written on them besides ‘HE-36’ and some serial numbers. The police seized the shells and called experts to identify their origin. Police have contacted army officers in Nasirabad cantonment and officials...
President, Vice President, PM wish Nation on Dussehra
President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and PM Manmohan Singh wished the Nation on the occasion of Dussehra-the festival which symbolises victory of good over evil, to be celebrated across the country on Monday. "On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, I extend my greetings to all my fellow citizens and wish them success, prosperity and...
Jinnah was the biggest communal ghost of 20th century - Acharya Dharmendra
Terming Pakistan founder Mohammed Ali Jinnah as the biggest communal ghost of 20th century, senior VHP leader Acharya Dharmendra on Sunday said that people glorifying him will not succeed in winning praises. "No one can falsify that Jinnah was the biggest communal ghost of 20th century and responsible for partition of the nation," Dharmendra told reporters...
Air India executive pilots on Strike, Many flights cancelled
The Air India executive pilots' strike entered its third day on Monday with the pilots refusing to get back to work until the controversial pay-cut order is completely withdrawn. The strike by its executive pilots continues even after Air India decided to set up a committee to look into concerns of pilots who are on a strike protesting against a 20...
Chokhi Dhani Resort Jaipur Rajasthan
Chokhi Dhani Resort Jaipur: Chokhi Dhani is an Ethnic Village Resort Capturing the spirit of Rajasthan and ensuring the perfect Rajasthani experience is Chokhi Dhani, a unique Village Resort. Chokhi Dhani literally means a “fine hamlet” i.e. a quintessential village that offers...
Apani Dhani Restaurant Udaipur, Rajasthan
Apani Dhani Restaurant Udaipur: This exotic restaurant is located in a very peaceful area, just 25 mins away from the city. The restaurant is designed on the theme of traditional Rajasthani village. so different and the food is really very delicious. You can have lunch &...
Rajasthan government will recruit 5,000 police constables
The Rajasthan government will recruit 5,000 police constables and the process for the purpose will begin soon. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who also holds the Finance portfolio, had accorded the requisite financial sanction to the Home Department's proposal for the purpose, an official spokesman said here last evening. The recruitment was being made...
Pakistan beat India by 54 runs in ICC Champions Trophy
India were beaten by Pakistan in an International Cricket Council (ICC) event as they lost their Group A match by 54 runs in the Champions Trophy here Saturday. Riding on Shoaib Malik's robust century Pakistan posted a challenging 302 for nine after skipper Younis Khan decided...
Difference between KBps and kbps ?
First of all is there a difference ? Yes, There is. There are key concepts that we must understand before explaining which is the difference.bit: minimum unit that handles a computer. (zero a one).byte: it is a set of 8 bits and represents a character.bps: (bit per seconds) unit of measurement of information transference.bytes/s: (bytes per seconds)...
Centre Govt may take over dargah management in Ajmer
Centre is likely to decide next week whether to takeover the management of the 800-year-old dargah in Ajmer dedicated to the revered 12th century Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. According to reliable sources, the state police and intelligence agencies have recommended that the affairs of the shrine be managed by a trust under the direct control...
Mansoon season end in Rajasthan - Met. Department
India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Friday that the Southwest monsoon has withdrawn from many parts of West Rajasthan. The withdrawal process has been in the making for some time with the skies over Rajasthan and large parts of northwest India clearing up and the mercury consistently peaking to beyond the 40 deg Celsius. On Friday,...
Blame and Power game continue in RCA
A controversy has arisen over the control of the Rajasthan Cricket Association, with a group backed by Lalit Modi claiming on Sunday to have removed the incumbent, Sanjay Dixit, through a no-confidence motion. Dixit - who defeated Modi in the election - called the move unconstitutional and said he was still in charge. Dixit had suspended two members...
Rajasthan Govt announce Bonus for employees on Diwali
The Rajasthan government today announced annual bonus for its employees for fiscal year 2008-09, an official spokesman said here. Non-gazetted employees in the grade of Rs 8000-13,500 and Grade pay of Rs 5400 would be eligible for the bonus, the spokesman said quoting Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's order.The beneficiaries would get bonus around Diwali,...
Brightest Young Climate Leaders ( BYCL ) summit 2010 New Delhi
2010 Brightest Young Climate Leaders ( BYCL ) summit - Creativity CompetitionLocation: New DelhiOrganizer: The Sacred Fig Foundation & 350.orgLast date to send the application: October 15, 2009Prize distribution at New Delhi: October 24, 2009For More DetailsEmail Address:...
India Australia ODI shifted from Jaipur to Vadodara
The first match of the seven-ODI series between Australia and India has been shifted from the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur to the Reliance Stadium in Vadodara. The move, announced during the BCCI AGM on Thursday, was prompted by the current power struggle within the Rajasthan...
Rajasthan: "The Incredible State of India"
For the past few years, India has gone on a major hype tom-tomming itself as an incredible destination. There can be no denying that the tourism City Palace, Jaipur products of the country are indeed incredible. Taking a cue from the country's tourism blitz - Rajasthan has termed...
Saif Kareena in udaipur to celebrate b’day and Eid
Bollywood’s hot couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan must be having a blast of a time in Udaipur today. Saif-Kareena are in the city of lakes to celebrate Bebo’s 29th birthday and also the festival of Eid. When the couple arrived here on Saturday, their admirers could be...
Gehlot assure Pawar about 25 October India-Australia Jaipur ODI
Afraid that the ongoing feud within the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) might jeopardise the India-Australia ODI scheduled for October 25 in Jaipur, chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday telephoned former BCCI president Sharad Pawar. Gehlot sought Pawar’s assurance against a possible shifting of the match from Jaipur, said sources. In view of...
Ramesh Kumar wins bronze in World Wrestling
India's Ramesh Kumar created history by clinching India's first medal when he won the bronze in the freestyle 74 kg category, in the prestigious World Wrestling Championship after a gap of 32 years. The Uttar Pradesh wrestler did what Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Sushil...
Chandrayaan Confirms Water on Moon
Moon Mineralogy Mapper, a NASA instrument onboard Chandrayaan-I -India's maiden moon mission, has detected evidence of water across the lunar surface, scientists announced on Thursday. Describing as "path-breaking" the evidence of water on Moon by India's Chandrayaan-1 mission, ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair said no lunar odyssey so far had given a...
Srinath becomes match referee in Champions Trophy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that former India pacer Javagal Srinath will officiate as match referee in the upcoming Champions Trophy slated to be held from September 22 in South Africa. Srinath will officiate in the September 23 match between Pakistan...
Admission Announcement from BITS Pilani 2009-2010
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) invites applications for new admission to Session 2009-2010 starting in December 2009 for the Work Integrated Learning Programmes. The Institute offers the following Work-Integrated Learning Programmes for the human...
Marathi film "Harishchandrachi Factory", India's official entry to Oscars
Marathi film "Harishchandrachi Factory", by theatre-veteran Paresh Mokashi has been selected as India's official entry to this year's Oscars in the Foreign Film Category. The two-hour-long film depicts the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, to make 'Raja Harishchandra' in 1913, India's first feature film. "Harischandrachi Factory"...
ONGC may consider Refinery plan for Rajasthan
Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas corporation (ONGC) and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemical Ltd (MRPL) R S Sharma has said a proposal to set up MRPL's refinery in Rajasthan was still under consideration. Addressing a press conference after the 21st AGM of MRPL at Bala near Surathkal last evening, he said a study was still going on about the proposal...
IIT, IIM Professors reject Pay Scale order
Professors of IIMs and IITs have come together for the first time to reject the latest proposals of the Human Resource Development Ministry on pay scales and autonomy, terming them an “infringement” on academic freedom. The faculties are working on a joint charter of demands to be submitted to Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal. The demands...
ISRO will Launch PSLV-C14 on 23rd September from Sriharikota
The T-51 hour countdown for the launch of PSLV-C14 on 23rd September from the spaceport of Sriharikota commenced at 0900 hrs on Monday. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) sources told a news agency that the launch would take place at around 1153 hrs on 23rd September....
11 dead as jeep falls into Canel at Barmer
In a shocking incident at Pongal near Barmer in western rajasthan, 11 dead as Bollero jeep falls into Indira gandhi Canel last night Police found 11 dead bodies, which include 5 member from a family. 3 People manage to save themself and later they inform in village. During incident canel was flowing fast with 15 feet water. This incident happen when...
RCA President Sanjay Dixit Removed
Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) president Sanjay Dixit was on Sunday “removed” from his post by the rival faction, which claims to have majority now. While the Lalit Modi-backed rival group claimed that 20 out of 33 members present in the annual general meeting (AGM) supported Dixit’s “removal”, the latter termed the AGM “unconstitutional” and...
Rajasthan High Court Issue Notice to Cairns India
The Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to the Government of India, Cairns India and others for shifting from Barmer to Salaya(Gujarat) the outlet supply point of the crude oil being produced in Cairns Mangla Oilfield in Barmer. The High Court division bench comprising Justices...
Conflict in RCA between Sanjay Dixit - Subhash Joshi
The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) split into two on Sunday, with a dissident group holding a meeting to "sack" RCA president Sanjay Dixit. The rebels, led by chairman Subhash Joshi, met for a scheduled annual general body meeting despite Dixit calling it off, and passed a resolution to dismiss the president. They also selected office bearers...
Avatar 3D Movie - Third Most Expensive Movie of World
Avatar Hollywood Movie: Avatar is an upcoming 3-D science fiction epic film directed by James Cameron, due to be released on December 18, 2009 by 20th Century Fox. The film is Lightstorm Entertainment's latest project, and Cameron's first narrative film in 12 years, having last...
Prime Minister Greeted Eid-Ul-Fitr to Nation
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has greeted the people on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, describing it as a festival that commemorates "austerity" and "brotherhood". "Id-Ul-Fitr marks the end of the period of fasting during the pious month of Ramzan. The festival commemorates austerity,...
How to reach Kumbhalgarh Fort from Udaipur | Jaipur | Delhi
Kumbhalgarh Fort: Set amidst a cluster of thirteen mountain peaks of the Aravali range, the formidable medieval citadel of Kumbhalgarh Fort stands a wary sentinel to the past glory of its kings and princes. Rising from a prominent ridge, 1,914 m above the sea level, the fort...
How to Reach Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary from Delhi | Jaipur
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary: One of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is located in the northwestern state of Rajasthan India. Also known as 'Keoladeo Ghana National Park',Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is famous as an 'Ornithologist's Paradise'. The...
BSNL JTO Result 2009 Declared : Roll No Wise
BSNL JTO Result 2009 Declared Today: 27 October 2009. The result of the Graduate Engineer JTOs(Telecom/Civil/Electrical) Examination 2008 held by BSNL on 21st June 2009 has been declared.The selected candidates are advised to contact the office of the Chief General Manager...
BSNL announced 'Bharat PC' in Rural India @ 2,250
BSNL, the Larget Public Telecom service provider company in collaboration with HCL, Microsoft, Intel and Universal Service Obligation (USO) Fund announced 'Bharat PC' at cash down payment of Rs 2,250 at a monthly installment of Rs 300 for five years. This scheme has been launched...
Gambhir wins Castrol Cricketer of the Year Award
Opener Gautam Gambhir has been named as the Castrol Cricketer of the Year 2008 on Thursday. There is a double pleasure for star Indian opener Gautam Gambhir, as he not only won the Castrol Cricketer of the Year 2008, but also was declared fit for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy...
Police to look into RPMT Issue
Justice R S Rathore of the high court has taken serious note of cheating committed by students who engaged professionals to appear for the exams on their behalf. These students later got admitted to 14 medical colleges in the state. Not “satisfied” with the report submitted by the committee formed by the state government, Justice Rathore wants the...
RIL looking to buy Oil from Cairns Rajasthan field
Reliance Industries is keen on buying Cairn India's Rajasthan crude oil but said it cannot take the oil unless the pipeline from fields to Gujarat coast is built. RIL wants 30,000 to 60,000 barrels per day of Cairn crude at each of its two refineries at Jamnagar in Gujarat. "We want Rajasthan crude but have no facility to receive (oil in) tankers,"...
RBSE Books with communal content to be revised
School books with communal content introduced during the previous BJP rule in Rajasthan will be revised and controversial chapters removed from them. The move has been recommended to the Board of Secondary Education by the Garg committee appointed by the ruling Congress government early this year, a board official said. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot...
50 Year to Doordarshan, A Golden Era of Doordarshan
Though the entertainment and movie industry has reached great heights today, it must be said that the roots and origin of entertainment came from the authentic Doordarshan. Yesterday, the Doordarshan has crossed one benchmark as it completed 50 years of its existence. Doordarshan,...
Bonus for all non-gazetted Railway employees
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Railways for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 75 days wages for all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees. The move will benefit 13.05 lakh employees and it will cost the exchequer Rs 889 crore. Railways were the first departmental undertaking of the Government...
NCP may settle for fewer seats in Maharashtra State Election
Maharashtra Politics is now looking somewhat clear, it is expected that Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) settle for fewer constituencies in the seat-sharing talks for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra. Party sources have refused to confirm any formula but unofficially it is said the NCP has been offered 114 seats as opposed to the 124 it contested...
Congress Lost Dwarka and Okhla Seat in Delhi
The Congress Thursday lost two seats in the Delhi by-elections with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal(RJD) winning one seat each. While BJP's candidate Pardymn Rajput defeated Congress' Tilotma Chaudhary in Dwarka, RJD's Asif Mohhamed Khan trumped the Bahujan Samaj Party candidate Braham Singh in Okhla. Elections in Dwarka...
Inflation becomes Positive after 13 Week
Inflation edged back into positive territory after 13 weeks at 0.12 per cent, driven by higher prices of essential food items and may rise further on the back of poor farm production. The wholesale prices-based inflation rose 0.24 percentage points for the week ended September five against (-) 0.12 per cent a week before, despite a high base of 12.42...
TCS Cuts variable pay from Trainees Package
India’s largest private sector employer, Tata Consultancy Services is effecting a new salary structure for trainees, wherein it has shrunk the performance-linked variable pay component. The move is a cost cutting measure, the quantum of which TCS did not reveal. Freshers joining TCS will be eligible for a variable pay only after six months of the classroom...
US Analyst feel " Recession is OVER Now"
On Tuesday, we got some good economic news when the Federal Reserve released its Beige Book economic report. The report indicates that the recession may finally be over. I realize this comes as little solace to the 15 million Americans still out of work, but the report is correct: Things are definitely getting better. This is merely the latest of many...
