Jaisalmer: Padma Shri awardee Anwar Khan, an international folk artist and musician from Jaisalmer, has been appointed vice chairman of the National Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Union ministry of culture Thursday.Speaking over the phone after taking charge, Khan thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union tourism and art & culture minister Gajendra Singh. He…
Jaipur: Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RUVNL) this week convened a board meeting to consider retiring four units of the Kota Thermal Power Plant, reviving a plan linked to the proposed procurement of 3,200 MW of new thermal capacity under a new tender.The move reverses a July 2021 directive issued under the Congress govt, which…
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Thursday advised politicians in the state to keep their family members, particularly their sons, away from govt affairs, warning that their involvement could lead to controversy and damage public trust.Speaking in Jaipur, Gehlot said that ministers, including the chief minister and the deputy chief ministers, should maintain a…
Jaipur: Saras parlours offering ice-creams, snacks, sweets and other products of Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF) are set to make their debut in other states. As part of plans for the state dairy’s expansion, a Saras parlour will be set up at Bikaner House in New Delhi, followed by similar parlours in other states, including…
Jaipur: Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) penalised around 40 meat shops for remaining open on Ram Navami, sealing several outlets and imposing fines during a citywide drive on Thursday.Officials said action was taken in Bais Godam, MD Road, Mansarovar, Gujjar Ki Thadi, Ramganj and Transport Nagar to enforce compliance. JMC’s animal management wing in-charge Dr Harendra…