Jaipur: State govt has proposed leasing out all 75 properties of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC), expanding the earlier Cong govt’s plan that aimed to lease only 37.The initiative to lease RTDC hotels and motels has been pending for over two decades, with recent efforts in the past two years making little headway. Officials stated…
Jaipur: City police Thursday said they had arrested six people for burglary of gold and diamond ornaments worth Rs 1.5-crore at a jeweller’s manufacturing unit in the congested lanes of Manak Chowk in June. Among those arrested is the man who allegedly masterminded the crime and roped in insiders to carry it out, DCP (north)…
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Thursday approved disciplinary action against govt employees in 14 cases and gave prosecution sanction in two others. Additionally, punishment of withholding pension was given in four cases of retired officers.An official statement said, “Strict action is being continuously taken against personnel guilty of negligence, indiscipline, and corruption in matters…
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Thursday directed that Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas, to be held on Dec 10, be organised on the theme of Rajasthan’s historical and glorious heritage. He directed officials to acquaint Pravasi Rajasthanis coming from within the country and abroad with the state’s development journey.Sharma chaired a review meeting Thursday at his…
Jaipur: Eight BJP MLAs, including govt chief whip Jogeshwar Garg, two Congress MLAs, and one former Congress MLA, have appealed to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and the state govt to extend liquor shop closing hours from the existing 8pm to 10pm. Some of them have even urged the govt to let the shops remain…