Jaipur gears up for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2012

Pink City, Jaipur is all set to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2012 which will begins from 7th January 2012 in capital. The conclave, a mega-gathering of overseas Indians, is held every year from January 7 to 9 in the country to coincide with the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India from South Africa. Most Pravasi Bharatiya Divas functions (eight so far) have been held in Delhi while Chennai and Mumbai have hosted it once each. The choice of Jaipur as the next city of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations was announced by Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi in New York at a conclave of Rajasthanis organised by the Rajasthan Association for North America (RANA) over the weekend. 

Rajasthan Chief Minister(CM) Ashok Gehlot welcomes in his message " The Pink City awaits to enchant you with its glorious heritage, colourful art and handicraft, traditional folk dances and melodious folk music.We eagerly look forward to welcome the illustrious sons and daughters of our great nation"

About PBD 2012: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas(PBD) is an annual event jointly organized by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) to mark the contribution of overseas Indian community in the development of India. PBD is celebrated on the occasion of the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915. First held in the year 2003, PBD conventions have seen increasing number of participants every year. The annual convent is held 7–9 January every year in an Indian city, where a forum for issues concerning the Indian Diaspora is organized and distinguished PIOs/NRIs are honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award for their remarkable achievements. 

PBD 2012 Venue:  Birla Auditorium, The aesthetically designed Birla auditorium is one of the most famous venues of the city. It hosts some of the renowned international events and exhibits. The exhibition center boasts of its multifunctional and flexible areas and of its capability to host different kinds of events. The Birla auditorium is one of the largest auditoriums in India. Its offers unique audio visual education entertainment, auditorium is best location for cultural programs, festivals, art drama performance and trade shows.
How to reach the Venue
B M Birla Auditorium
Statue Circle, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan, India

Jaipur is playing host to the 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held from 7th to 9th January 2012. For more information, please visit: http://www.pbd2012jaipur.com

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CBI cracks Bhanwari Devi murder case - Report

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday claimed that they have cracked the Bhanwari Devi case. Bhanwari Devi's murder was planned by sacked Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna and Congress legislator from Luni constituency Malkhan Singh Bishnoi as she was threatening the two of them, sources said. Sources said that Bhanwari Devi's husband was aware of her abduction in advance and was paid Rs 10 lakh by Malkhan Singh. Jodhpur police have handed over main accused Kailash Jakhar to CBI and he has told CBI that Bhanwari was buried near Jodhpur by him. Location where her body was burned has also been identified near Ossian village. The Bishna Gang burnt her body near Ossian. 

He is alleged to have picked up Bhanwari Devi from Sohan Lal Bishnoi and Shahabuddin after they picked her up from Bilara on September one. According to police sources, he has admitted to have taken possession of Bhanwari Devi's body and disposed her off somewhere in Jaloda village near Phalodi. "He has admitted to having burnt her and we will now take him for the physical verification of the spot, where she was burnt," the sources said. jakhar is an active member of the Bishna Ram Bishnoi gang, which is also wanted by the CBI and carries a cash reward of Rs five lakh on his head. The CBI has already arrested Bishna Ram's brother Om Prakash Bishnoi who is currently under CBI custody. Jakhar is the person, who as per investigations so far, had come to Nevra Road on the evening of September one to receive Bhanwari Devi from Sohan Lal and Shahabuddin in a light green colour Scorpio car. Following the directions of Sahi Ram Bishnoi, they had handed her over to Jakhar for the final disposal with a direction not to leave any mark leading to her identification. So the whole game of Power, Blackmail and Money comes to an end.

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Rajasthan Govt. approve New RAS Exam pattern

Rajasthan Govt. today approve the new pattern for upcoming RAS(Rajasthan Administrative Services) and subordinate services to make the drill rational and uniform for examinees from different streams/courses. The State Cabinet today, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, accorded its approval to the proposal for amendment in the rules for the examinations. As per the amended pattern now the preliminary examination, in the two-phased process, would comprise of one 200 marks paper with objective type questions on General Science, Awareness and Intelligence and Aptitude. Presently, preliminary examination comprises two papers.
As per new pattern now RAS Exam will have Four papers in RAS Pre examination while approx. 12.5% Marks of Interview will be added in RAS Examination. Decision was taken today in a meeting held under Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot. Earlier Department of Personnel(DoP)invited suggestion and feedback on proposed new pattern and finally today new pattern is approved. Still upcoming RAS Exam 2012 scheduled in April 2012(As per RPSC Exam calendar 2012) will be held as per old pattern.  But this decision will definitely help new aspirants while it will be major setback for those who are preparing from last 1-2 years for upcoming RAS Examination.
Whats NEW: Rajasthan Govt. approve the changes in RAS Examination rules 1999 to attract more brains from market in services. This rules will be applicable from RAS Exam 2013. Now RAS Mains will have single Objective question paper which will have question related to  Rajasthan, India GK, General Science and Apptitude exam paper for 200 marks, which will not be included in main exam. RAS Main will have 15 times candidates of total post. RAS Main will have Four paper each carrying 200 marks from which Three paper will be from General Science and general studies while Fourth paper will be from Hindi & English Language. Interview will have total 100 Marks.  Govt. also approve increase in Non-Govt. specialist in board from 8 to 10. These rules will be applicable from year 2013 exams.

WHAT IS NEW:

RAS EXAM New Pattern for Prelim Examination 2013

RAS EXAM New Pattern for Mains Examination 2013

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Rajasthan Talkies hits 2 Million visitors mark

Rajasthan Talkies(RT) has hit 2 Million visitors today (4th January 2012, 02:21 PM) with users are spending more 4 Minute average time on our website www.rajasthantalkies.com , which offers various news from College Campus and Rajasthan along with latest Jobs and festivals in Rajasthan. RT was launched as a Blog in year 2007, later becomes news portal for Rajasthan.One this occasion we would like to thanks our beloved readers for their continue support and motivation.

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1992 Ajmer Sex scandal accused arrested

Rajasthan Police Tuesday arrested an accused in the infamous 1992 Ajmer sex scandal case in which over 100 schoolgirls were blackmailed on the basis of their photographs in compromising positions, officials said. The girls were allegedly sexually exploited by a group of about 18 blackmailers. The state police's Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested Saiyed Saleem Chishty, 42, from Khalid Mohalla in Ajmer town, some 150 km from Jaipur. "Chisty is an accused in the 1992 case of blackmailing some schoolgirls in Ajmer. The victims were lured into coming to farm houses on the outskirts of the town at different times. They were sexually exploited and photographs with their being in compromising positions were shot by a gang of criminals," Additional Director General of Police (SOG) Kapil Garg told media persons.
The girls were then blackmailed on the basis of these photographs and were forced to repeatedly visit the farm houses. "Chishty, who was one of the men who blackmailed these girls, carried a cash reward of Rs 25,000 on his head. We came to know that he was hiding in Ajmer. A trap was laid and he was nabbed Tuesday morning," said the officer. About 11 others have already been arrested in the case. Seven of them were sentenced to life imprisonment by a court, the officer said. "Chishty has told us that he was hiding in Bangladesh and Mumbai before he came to Ajmer recently. He has been booked under various section of IPC (Indian Penal Code) and those of the Indecent Representation of Women Act," said the officer. Chishty will be produced in a court Wednesday.

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IIT Rajasthan recruitment 2012 for Faculty jobs

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Rajasthan, Jodhpur invites applications from Indian and Foreign1 Nationals with a proven track record in teaching, industry and research for positions of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor:
1. Associate Professor in pay scale Rs.37400-67000 AGP Rs.9500
 2. Assistant Professor in pay scale Rs.15600-39100 AGP Rs.8000
 3. Assistant Professor (on Contract)  in pay scale Rs.15600-39100 AGP Rs.6000
Area/ Departments:

1. Energy
2. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
3. System Science
4. Biologically-Inspired System Science
How to Apply : Typed or legibly written applications in the prescribed format complete in all respects with relevant details / enclosures are to be sent to : The Officer-in-Charge, Recruitment Office, IIT Rajasthan Camp Office, Old Residency Road, Ratanada, Jodhpur – 342011
For Job details visit: http://www.iitj.ac.in/faculty_jobs.html
For more Govt/PSU Jobs visit: www.jobkhabar.com

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Rajasthan doctors call off strike on 12th day

The New Year began on a positive note with the agitating doctors calling off their 11-day long strike. The government agreed to set up a five-member committee of ministers to look into the demands of the doctors after holding talks with the agitators late in the night. It has also agreed to revoke all disciplinary actions and withdraw cases filed against the doctors during the strike. The government also lifted RESMA and ordered the release of the remaining jailed doctors. Dr Ajay Choudhary and Dr Nasreen Bharti, president and general secretary of Akhil Rajasthan Rajya Sevarat. Chikitsak Sangh, announced to call off the strike late night after a meeting with state Energy Minister Jitendra Singh at his residence.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot earlier held a high-level meeting and decided to lift RESMA and ordered release of the agitating doctors who were put behind bars under the Act. Gehlot decided to set up a committee of five ministers to review the cases lodged against the agitating doctors under RESMA. The panel will also take view on the action of suspension and termination taken against the doctors by the government during the strike, an official said. After the government's decision, a delegation of the agitating doctors met the Energy Minister late at night and held discussion over the issue. They later announced to call off the strike around midnight. The panel comprises of Medical and Health minister Duru Miyan, Energy Minister Jitendra Singh, Industry Minister Rajendra Pareek and MoS (medical) Rajkumar Sharma and MoS (Home) Virendra Beniwal. The in-service government doctors had gone on strike on December 21, demanding pay hike and time-bound promotions. The government had claimed that their genuine demands have already been addressed and vested interest will not be tolerated.

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Happy New year 2012

New year is the time to forget every bad memory of the past year and start your life afresh. So, get up and hug a friend with whom you had a fight lately, get up and hug you parents and promise them you will not hurt them anymore. So, just forget all your grudges and send these wonderful new year wishes to your loved ones. Cheers to 2012!!... Happy New year 2012 to all rajasthantalkies.com readers and their families.

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