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Alwar: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved a proposal to rename Khairthal-Tijara district to Bharthari Nagar and to designate Bhiwadi as its district headquarters.Following CM’s approval, proposals will be sent to the cabinet for ratification. Once approved, a notification for the name change of the district will be issued. The previous Gehlot govt announced…

Jaipur: A 42-year-old man died from serious injuries to his neck, allegedly self-inflicted with a kitchen knife, while his wife and younger brother were found critically injured late Wednesday night in Bikaner.Police suspect that a heated argument between the couple escalated, leading the man to slit his throat in a fit of rage. His wife…

Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Thursday approved the foreign visit and training of 100 farmers from the state under the Knowledge Enhancement Program. Under the program, they will study advanced agricultural techniques.With this approval, 100 farmers from FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations) will visit the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil. During this exposure visit,…

Bhilwara: Former BJP state president Satish Poonia, who was in the city to attend a religious ceremony Thursday, addressed the press, commenting on former vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation and responding to criticism of the current state govt.Poonia defended Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma against accusations of weakness, while also stating his commitment to the party’s…

Jaipur: State’s Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) began a month-long statewide campaign on Aug 2 to recover pending fines and tighten oversight in the mining sector. The department’s director, Deepak Tanwar, issued strict instructions to all mining engineers and assistant mining engineers, calling for immediate action and accountability.Under the 30-day drive, officers have been…