Jhunjhunu/Jaipur: Union agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Monday that 34.48 lakh farmers across India—including 9.7 lakh in Rajasthan—benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). “Now, every farmer who suffers crop loss gets full compensation directly into his bank account,” he said. Addressing a PMFBY programme in Jhunjhunu, he said,…
Kota: City-based self-taught fashion designer Usha Kanwar, who began her career stitching low-cost kurtis and sarees for local clients, has designed a handcrafted Rajputi Poshak for Miss India Grand winner Vishakha for the pageant’s cultural round last month.With no formal training in fashion, Usha started her journey seven years ago in a small room, relying…
Jaisalmer: In the sun-scorched dunes of Rajasthan, where the camel—commonly known as the ‘ship of the desert’—has long been a symbol of resilience, a groundbreaking initiative by the Border Security Force (BSF) is ensuring these majestic creatures avoid a grim fate. Once destined for slaughterhouses after being deemed unproductive, retired BSF camels are now finding…
Jaipur: Parents of students selected for admission to private schools under Right to Education (RTE) protested at the education department’s office, Shiksha Sankul, Monday alleging that the children were being denied admission by the private schools.Parents said that if the admission process was not completed by Aug 31, the students would lose a year. Many…
Udaipur: A man killed his father in the gram panchayat of Vijanwas in Udaipur’s Ghassa area Sunday late night over money dispute. The victim, Babulal Bhil (58) was attacked by a stick and was rushed to the govt hospital where he was declared dead. His son, Kishanlal Bhil (35), is currently absconding.Babulal’s younger brother, Hiralal,…
