Visit in Jaipur

Jaipur: In a concerted effort to diversify Kota’s economy, long dependent on the coaching industry, the state govt and the private sector have come together to promote tourism in the lesser-known and underexplored Hadauti region, with a special focus on the Chambal river belt.The initiative received a shot in the arm following an announcement by…

Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Tuesday laid foundation stone for development works worth over Rs 719 crore at Lunkaransar, Bikaner district, asserting that his govt has laid a strong foundation for a prosperous and developed Rajasthan.Addressing the attendees, Sharma said the state govt is working “as a servant, considering the poor as lord Ganesh.”…

Jaipur: Twelve days have passed since the Rajasthan high court upheld the conviction of BJP MLA Kanwarlal Meena in a criminal case and six days have passed since the Supreme Courtdirected the legislator to surrender and undergo the three-year jail sentence but Speaker Vasudev Devnani is yet to disqualify him from Rajasthan Assembly in keeping…

Jaipur: Despite completing tenders for 1,000 MW in December last year and appointing vendors for setting up solar rooftop plants on govt buildings, projects of only 20 MW have been set up so far.Vendors allege that approvals from govt departments having control over the buildings, along with the unavailability of bank loans, have impacted the…

Jaipur: The silver price rally over the past year has created challenges for consumers, manufacturers and retailers, with trade in the precious metal falling significantly. The surge from levels of around Rs 90,000 a year ago to over Rs 2 lakh per kg has disrupted traditional buying patterns, shifting away from weight-driven purchases.Manufacturers and retailers…