Jaipur Literature Festival 2011 from Jan 21

Pink City Jaipur is all set for upcoming Literature Festival 2011. About 210 authors from across the globe, including 2 Nobel laureates and 7 Booker prize winners, will participate in the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival to be held at the Diggi Palace premises here between January...

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RSS leader Indresh Kumar appears before CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday questioned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar in connection with the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case. Kumar, who appeared before the CBI at its office here, alleged that he was being framed in the case and pleaded innocence. “I am sure I will be fully proved innocent,” he said before...

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ND Tiwari to undergo DNA test

Rejecting veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari's plea, the Delhi High Court today directed him to undergo a DNA test to ascertain the veracity of a young man's claim that he is his biological son. Justice S Ravindra Bhat said, "There is imminent need for him to give blood sample...

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Rajasthan Jat Mahasabha issue statement on Bainsla's Remark

Rajasthan Jat Mahasabha issue statement on Bainsla's Remark. Gujjar agitation leader Kirori Singh Bainsla’s recent remark could leads to Jat- Gujjar Clash in Rajasthan. Yesterday Bainsla told reporter that “The government should make up the 5% quota demanded by Gujjars by...

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Gujjar Agitation: RSRTC, Rail services badly hit in Rajasthan

There were long queues at enquiry counters at the Jaipur railway station on Tuesday as passengers looked confused and anxious about the position of their trains. On the second day of the protest, more than 30 trains were diverted as the Gurjars were sitting on the tracks near Bayana. Now the Gurjars in Bhilwara are also planning to stop trains in the...

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Gujjar agitation: Additional force deployed in Rajasthan

The Home Ministry today dispatched 1,500 personnel of central paramilitary forces to Rajasthan to assist the State government to deal with the situation arising out of the ongoing Gujjar agitation. The central forces will be deployed along with Rajasthan Police personnel to...

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Gujjar to raise protest to higher level

Gujjars have stepped up their agitation and plan to choke major rail and road links a day after the Rajasthan High Court kept on hold the state government's Reservation Act giving five per cent extra quota for Gujjars in government jobs and educational institutes. Angry Gujjars are sitting on railway tracks, leading to the diversion of nearly 40 trains....

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Gujjar Reservation decision - Rajastha HC deny special reservation

In a setback to agitating Gujjars, the Rajasthan High Court today held that members of the community could not be given special reservation in government jobs. A division bench of Chief Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Mahesh Bhagwati held that Gujjars cannot be given special...

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Jobs in Rajasthan Power Sector Companies

Common Recruitment Examination for Recruitments in Accounts Cadres by Power Sector Companies of Rajasthan. Power Sector Companies of Rajasthan invites Applications “On-Line” from the eligible candidates having requisite qualification for appointment on the following vacant posts in 5 Power Sector Companies of Rajasthan :Name of Post:Accounts Officer...

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Gujjar agitation day 3: Threaten to block Road after Train

The rail-roko on Delhi-Mumbai route by Gujjar protesters to press for five per cent special quota and other demands to continue for the third day as there was no talk on tuesdays and rajasthan high court to take decision on reservation today at jaipur. Rajasthan government expressed faith in wisdom of Gujjar leaders and readiness to hold talks for...

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Road accidents kills 10 man in Jodhpur

Ten people were killed and three injured in two road accidents in this district overnight, police said here today. Seven people were killed and a minor girl injured when the camel cart on which they were travelling was hit by a truck-tanker on the outskirts of the city on the Jodhpur-Nagaur Road last night. According to Police sources, the victims...

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Railways Train No changed to 5 digit from 4

Indian Railways on Monday "smoothly" migrated to a five digit number scheme to monitor movement of passenger trains more effectively and facilitate management of train information scientifically for public convenience. "The migration went of smoothly as the date upgradation was carried out in the systems overnight to cause least inconvenience to passengers,"...

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Prasar Bharti CEO Lalli suspended

President Pratibha Patil tonight ordered the suspension of Prasar Bharti's controversial CEO BS Lalli, who is in the eye of a storm facing allegations of irregularities in the country's largest public broadcaster. The order for the suspension has been signed by Patil, official sources said tonight. The order came on the eve of the President's deparature...

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Gujjar agitation hits Rail services, Rajasthan HC hearing on wednesday

Train services between Mathura in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan's Bharatpur was disrupted on Tuesday by Gujjars who have been asking for five per cent reservation in government jobs. A section of Gujjars, led by Kirori Singh Bainsla, last night revived the agitation for five per cent quota in government jobs and educational institutes in Dausa. They...

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Fresh Gujjar agitation in Rajasthan, Delhi Mumbai Train service affected

In Rajasthan, hundreds of Gujjar activists led by Col. Kirodi Singh Bainsla has staged a dharna on rail track in Pilupura village of Bharatpur district. Earlier, the Gujjar activists started their march from Raseri to Pilupura, after the deadline of 4.00 pm set by Col. Bainsla...

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RU allowed Mallika to attend fest, but not dance

Rajasthan University has cleared the way for Bollywood siren, Mallika Sherawat to appear at the inauguration of the office of the students union on Monday. However, she was not allowed to dance to the tunes of latest Bollywood songs. The decision was taken by vice-chancellor, B L Sharma amid pressure from the students on Monday. On Sunday he had told...

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Temp further down in Rajasthan, Mount Abu at -3

Night temperatures plummeted in parts of Rajasthan with Churu in the plains recording a temperature of 2.9 degree Celsius whereas Mount Abu, the sole hill station in the state, settled at minus 3 degree Celsius. Jaipur, Dabok, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Ajmer recorded night temperatures of 6.2, 6.9, 7.5, 8.7 and 9.2 degrees respectively while Barmer and...

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Ranji Trophy Quarter-final - Rajasthan Vs Mumbai

Defending champions Mumbai will take on Rajasthan in the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy according to the release issued by BCCI on Saturday. Mumbai, who topped Group A of the Super League, will travel to Jaipur for the December 24-27 game and will be the favourites against the finalist of the Plate League. Rajasthan have had a good run this season...

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Lanco Infra to solar power project in Rajasthan

Lanco Infratech Ltd today announced financial closure of its 1,320 MW thermal power project, being developed by its unit Lanco Vidarbha Thermal Power Ltd, in Maharashtra, with the company securing a debt of Rs5,549 crore from a consortium of banks. The project, estimated to cost Rs6,936 crore, would be financed through Rs5,549 crore of debt and an...

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Govt ban Export of Onion to bring down prices

The government on Monday decided to suspend onion exports till January 15 following skyrocketing prices at around Rs 60-70 a kilo due to "hoarding and speculation". Agriculture cooperative major Nafed, which along with 12 other agencies regulates onion exports, have been asked...

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Rajasthan University VC deny permission to Mallika Sherawat show

Students in rajasthan university are looking sad not because of upcoming exams but because Vice chancellery of University of Rajasthan has denied permission to Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat's performance in a cultural programme on the campus fearing a law and order problem...

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TDP call Bandh in AP, Chandrababu Naidu admitted to hospital

Telugu Desam Party president Chandrababu Naidu was forcibly shifted to hospital this morning as his health condition deteriorated due to his protest fast. Naidu's blood sugar level is believed to have dropped on Sunday night, forcing the government to act and shift him to the...

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Congress unveils action plan against corruption

Congress on Sunday unveiled a five-point action plan to deal with corruption and counter attacked BJP by demanding probe into "links" between RSS and its affiliates and terror. A party plenary attended by over 15,000 delegates held against the backdrop of 2G spectrum, Adarsh...

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ISRO postponed launch of GSAT-5P launch

The launch poof country's latest communication satellite GSAT-5P on Monday from the spaceport of Sriharikota, was deferred on Sunday after a minor leak in the Russian cryogenic engine on board the GSLV-F06 launch vehicle. The leak was identified during the pre-countdown checks...

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Katrina Kaif Visits Ajmer Dargah For TMK

Katrina Kaif offered the religious 'Chaadar' on the mausoleum of the Sufi saint Khwaja Mouinuddin Chisty and prayed for the success of her upcoming film Tees Maar Khan(TMK). In 'Tees Maar Khan', Kaif is portraying a comedy role opposite akshay Kumar. The actress has now made...

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Rajasthan enters Ranji Trophy quarter final

Visitors Rajasthan booked themselves a place in the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals on the virtue of their massive first innings lead of 292 in the Plate division semi-final match against Maharashtra here today. In reply to Rajathan's mammoth score of 641/7 declared, Maharashtra were bowled out for 349. The visitors chose not to impose the follow-on and...

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Former UP Minister Raja Bhaiya arrested

Uttar Pradesh former minister Bhaiya have been arrested in Pratapgarh district for their involvement in block election problems. Police also arrested MP Shailendra kumar and MLA Vinod Saroj as per media report. Total 8 man arrested in this case which also includes Raja Bhaiya's...

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Indian Team for ICC World Cup 2011

The BCCI announced the much-awaited list of 30 probables for the 2011 World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday. This list of 30 probables would be forwarded to the ICC on Sunday and in a month's time the squad would be trimmed to 15.30 probables squad: MS Dhoni (capt), Gautam Gambhir,...

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Bainsla warns to revive Gujjar agitation in Rajasthan

Accusing the government of not keeping its promise, Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla today threatened to revive the agitation in support of the community's demand for reservation, from December 20 in Rajasthan. Bainsla, who spearheaded the Gujjar agitation demanding 5 per...

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Farmer KK Jakhad wins RJ Dalmia Environment Award

The Fourth Ramkrishna Jaidayal Dalmia Environment Award will be conferred upon Sangaria (Hanumangarh) based farmer Krishna Kumar Jakhad. The award instituted by Ramkrishna Jaidayal Dalmia Seva Sansthan, Chirawa (Jhunjhunu) carrying a cash reward of Rs One lakh and citation, will be given to Mr Jakhad for his work in the field of environment and water...

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Five JDA Engineers suspended after Sting operation

Rajasthan govt suspended Five JDA(Jaipur Development Authority) Engineers after Sting operation held by TV News channel Aaj Tak on late night. Congress Govt comes into action after Video tape is released from channel taking bribe for contract...

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DELL woman employee found murdered in Bangalore

A 29-year old woman employee of computer maker DELL here was found murdered in her apartment in the city today, police said. Payal Surekha (29), who was working as a technical associate with DELL, was found lying on the bed with her throat slit. Surekha, a native of Assam, was married to Ananth Mishra of Orissa for the past five years.The murder, the...

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Delhi NCR created highest Jobs in India during 2010

Delhi NCR(National Capital Region) created highest in India during 2010 as per recent survey. The organised sector in India created 7,39,064 jobs between January and September 2010 and 3,94,700 more jobs will be added in the current quarter, according to the latest results of...

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WikiLeaks hit indian politics, leaks on Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

The shocking expositions by whistleblower WikiLeaks on Dec 17 seem to create trouble for Congress. First it revealed the controversial statement of Rahul Gandhi on Hindu terror, now it took a hand on Congress president Sonia Gandhi. WikiLeaks' revelation: Rahul said Saffron...

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New beginning in India China relationship - Wen Jiabao

The Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao today pleaded for turning over the page and starts a fresh chapter of cooperation in India China relations. He observed that media can play an important role in this direction and called upon the media from the two countries not to sensationalize...

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India South Africa tour Schedule 2010-11

Date Local GMT IST Match Details Venue 16-Dec-10 10:30 8:30 14:00 South Africa vs India, 1st Test Centurion 26-Dec-10 10:30 8:30 14:00 South Africa vs India, 2nd Test Durban 2-Jan-11 10:30 8:30 14:00 South...

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Hero Honda split, its Now Hero and Honda

The two partners in Hero Honda Ltd have finally decided to ride off on their own in different directions. Their journey in the next few years will be closely watched as it could have a profound effect on the booming market for two wheelers, say industry experts. The Hero Honda...

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Fun Foods new plant in Rajasthan soon

Germany-based Dr Oetker Group who owns Delhi-based Fun Foods is now looking at increasing its manufacturing capacity and setting up a new plant in Bhiwadi in Rajasthan by end-2012. “The new plant will not only take care of the existing product portfolio, but will also manufacture Dr Oetkar’s food products which we will launch in a few months’ time....

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WikiLeaks: Rahul Gandhi warned US of Hindu extremist threat

Rahul Gandhi, the "crown prince" of Indian politics, told the American ambassador last year that Hindu extremist groups could pose a greater threat to his country than Muslim militants. In comments likely to cause a storm in India, Gandhi, who is considered a likely prime ministerial candidate, warned Timothy Roemer that though "there was evidence...

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CCTV Cameras for Fateh sagar Udaipur

Fateh sagar Udaipur will gets CCTV Cameras soon to monitor security issues and also to catch people who through waste and garbage in lake. This decision was taken in collector meeting with Lake conservation committ...

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McDonald’s in Udaipur soon

World’s largest fast-food chain McDonald’s is opening shortly in Udaipur-The City of Lakes in next few days. The exact date and location is still undisclosed but it may be opened before Christmas. Udaipur is getting admired every day because of its rare combination of cosmopolitan and old culture. The nature is already showering its blessings on Udaipur,...

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Rajasthani Films to get subsidy from Govt

In the wake to promote rajasthani films, Govt will now provide Rs. 5 Lakh subsidy and also releief in taxes to promote rajasthani films. At present Rajasthani films only gets exemption in entertainment taxes, these new relief in taxes will boots ailing rajasthani film indust...

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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt may get married in Jodhpur

Hollywood's golden couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, are planning to join the celebrity bandwagon and tie the knot the Indian way in Rajasthan, according to reports. Earlier this year, Brad Pitt had legally adopted Angelina's children. And the couple now seek to strengthen...

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Shilpgram festival Udaipur 2010 to begin from 21 December

The much awaited cultural extravaganza of Shilpgram is all set to begin from December 21st. The Ten day festival cum fair will display the cultural opulence of not only Udaipur but also that of west India as Udaipur is the cultural capital of 7 west Indian states including Maharashtra,...

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Rajasthan's eData Center inaugurated in Jaipur

The first eGovernance Data Center today started functioning in the new Rajasthan IT Bhawan here. The Center was inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at a function in the State Planning Bhawan complex. The center has been set up by the Information Technology and Communication Department and state government body RajComp under the National eGovernance...

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Rajasthan Govt to open 730 ITIs, 30 polytechnic colleges

Rajasthan government plans to open 730 Indian Technical Institutes (ITI) and 30 polytechnic colleges across the state. Technical Education Minister Mahendarjeet Singh Malviya said the government has sent a proposal to the Centre and work will begin as soon as the approval is received. Speaking in a review meeting in Polytechnic college in Jodhpur,...

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Rajasthan's Mount Abu at Minus 2 Degree

Cold spell gave no let up to people at Mount Abu the only hill station in Rajasthan-, with the mercury further dipping by one degree to touch minus(-)2 Degree Celsius last night. The tourist destination in the desert land has been exposed to icy northerly winds and was recording sub zero temperature for past about 10 days, Meteorology office said here...

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Rahul Gandhi to visit Udaipur For The National Youth Festival 2011

The National Youth Festival (NYF) 2011 is definitely the next big thing in town to talk about, a crowd of more than 5000 young and energetic participants from all over the India, many national and internationally acclaimed artists, foreign dignitaries and local politicians will be here in Udaipur for 6 days. With the caravan of all prestigious and...

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WikiLeaks founder Assange gets bail

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has succeeded in securing a bail at a British court where he appeared in connection with a case of sexual misconduct. The embattled whistleblower who was accused of sexual misconduct by two women in Sweden is resisting an extradition claim by the country.Granting him bail on an amount of 240,000 pounds (Over Rs 1.5...

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Sports University in Gujarat soon - Narendra Modi

Chief Minister Narendra Modi has promised to build a Sports University in the state that will produce champions in future. Modi made this announcement at the closing ceremony of Khel Mahakumbh 2010 at Police Stadium in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad on Wednesday. "Gujarat has been contributing a lot to the country's progress. Now let us produce sportspersons...

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg named Time magazine's Person of the Year 2010

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" for 2010. At 26, Zuckerberg is the youngest "Person of the Year" since the first one chosen, Charles Lindbergh; he was 25 when he was named in 1927, Time said Wednesday. Zuckerberg beat out Britain's Queen Elizabeth II by just two weeks: She was 26 when she...

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Haryana Govt to construct 'North-South' corridor

Haryana government Tuesday announced that it will construct a 156-km long 'North-South' corridor highway through the state to connect it with other states. Haryana public works minister Randeep Surjewala said the project will stimulate economic growth in the most backward regions of the northern states. The corridor will provide connectivity between...

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Rajasthan Royals all set to play in IPL 4

The High Court here today cleared the decks for the Rajasthan Royals franchise to participate in the fourth round of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament. The Court dismissed an appeal by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) challenging the stay by the arbitrator and allowed Rajasthan Royals to participate in the IPL 4 auction...

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Digvijay asks BSNL for call details of 26/11

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh strongly advertised the statement that he had a conversation with ATS chief Hemant Karkare on phone, two hours before he was killed in 26/11 mumbai terror attack. Digvijiaya has disclosed the mobile number that used, to speak with Karkare. Digvijay said, “we both (Karkare and Digvijaya) spoke from a BSNL number...

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Petrol Companies hikes petrol prices by Rs 3

Oil ministry today gave the three companies a go-ahead to raise petrol prices by 3 Rs/ Ltr after international crude oil prices touched USD 90 per barrel. BPCL, the second largest fuel retailer in the country, took the lead to raise petrol prices by Rs 2.96 a litre to Rs 55.87 per litre in Delhi, sources privy to the decision said. Indian Oil Corp...

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Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf board to move Supreme Court

The Sunni Wakf Board today moved the Supreme Court challenging the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid title suits, contending that the judgement is based on faith and not on evidence. The Board submitted in the appeal that the judgement dividing the...

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Haryana wins best state award in Energy Conservation

Haryana has bagged the first prize in the 'Best States' category for its performance in the Energy Conservation Programmes in 2009-10. Haryana had become the only state in the country to have bagged the national award for energy conservation for three consecutive years, a spokesman...

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Teacher shot dead in school at Karauli, Rajasthan

In a shocking incident a teacher was shot dead with a mouser by a colleague in a school of the Rajasthan’s Karauli district. The incident occurred on Monday morning when the victim was taking classes at the school ground. In the stampede that followed, at least a dozen students were injured. The teacher who carried out the shooting, locked himself...

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Civic bodies polls ends peacefully in Rajasthan

Barring stray clashes, Bharatpur and Bhilwara on Monday recorded 75 and 48 per cent polling respectively in a largely peaceful election to nine civic bodies in Rajasthan. "At least 75 per centage voters cast votes in all the eight civic bodies. Polling at a booth in Kaman was stopped for five minutes as supporters of two candidates clashed with each...

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Godawari Power to set up 50 MW plant in Rajasthan

Steel major Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd (GPIL) Monday said it has got the mandatory approval for setting up a 50 megawatt (MW) solar thermal power plant in Rajasthan. The company said in its regulatory filing that its request to set up the plant in Parewar village in Jaisalmer...

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Rajasthan Govt to fill One Lakh post soon, 30% for women

The Rajasthan Government has decided to provide 30 per cent reservation to women in all state services. In this 10 per cent quota will be reserved for widows and seperated women. The Govt will provide 1 lakh jobs in next one year. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot made these announcements...

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Parliament adjourns, winter end in 2G Scam Fog

The winter session of Parliament on Monday ended without transacting any substantial business, going down in Parliamentary history as the only session virtually washed out due to standoff between the government and Opposition over 2G spectrum scam. Parliament could function...

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JRF Walk-In at CAZRI, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI)invites application for JRF post.Location: Jodhpur Job Category: Govt Sector, Research Last Date: 20 December 10Job Type: Full Time Hiring Process: Walk - In.Walk-in interview on 20th December 2010Project Name: Pilot Study on Livestock Centric Intervention for Livelihood Improvement in Nagaur District of...

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2 Years of Congress in Rajasthan, BJP says total failure

The opposition BJP and CPI (M) today dubbed the two year rule of Ashok Gehlot led Congress government in Rajasthan as "total failure on all fronts", even as the government praised itself on the eve of completing two years in office. "The government took important decisions in...

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Rajasthan Gujjars hold Mahapanchayat in Karauli

The All India Gujjar Reservation Action Committee today held a congregation (Mahapanchayat) at Garhmora in Karauli district, the Gujjar dominated pocket in Rajasthan. However, no decision could be taken on revival of the stir for pressing upon its six-point demand charter which includes the demand of five per cent special reservation to Gujjars and...

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Cold wave continues in Rajasthan and Northern India

Cold conditions continued to prevail in most parts of North India particularly Punjab and Haryana on Sunday even though the minimum temperature rose between 2-3 degrees, with Narnaul being the coldest place in the two states at a minimum of 4.3 degrees Celsius. The Met department said fog had lifted from most places in the region today, though misty...

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Another gangrape in Delhi, 4 held

Another shocking incident of gangrape reported in Delhi on Sunday, Dec 12 which revealed that the Capital city is not at all safe for women. Sources said that a 18-year-old girl was gangraped in Sultanpuri on Saturday, Dec 11 night while going to pick-up her mother who works in a nearby factory. Police has arrested four people in connection with the...

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Saina Nehwal wins Hong Kong Open title

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal rallied to register a scintilliating three-game victory over Shixian Wang of China to clinch her third Super Series title of the year at the Hong Kong Open in Wanchai on Sunday. The 20-year-old Indian capped her career's fourth Super Series title triumph with a 15-21 21-16 21-17 win over the 3rd seed Chinese in a gruelling...

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