Jodhpur, Jan 9: As the festival of Makar Sankranti draws near, the skies of Rajasthan’s Jodhpur are gearing up for a colourful spectacle of soaring kites. This vibrant tradition has scripted an extraordinary story of cultural promotion that transcends boundaries. Meet Asghar Belim, a Jodhpur resident whose passion for kite-making has not only made him a local hero but also an international ambassador of India’s rich heritage.
New Delhi, Jan 9: Challenges in promoting development as well as the welfare of women and children will be on the top of the agenda at a three-day Chintan Shivir being organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development from January 10 to 12 in Rajasthan's Udaipur.
Jaipur, Jan 9: After enduring a severe cold wave over the past few days, Rajasthan experienced a slight respite as minimum temperatures rose across many regions.
Jaipur, Jan 9: Rajasthan's Principal Secretary of Mines, T. Ravikant, said on Wednesday that the Mines Department has generated a revenue of Rs 6340.78 crore till December this financial year, marking a growth rate of 24 per cent.
Jaipur, Jan 9: In a significant step towards stepping up ties with the Pravasi Rajasthanis, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed the officials to make the 14 newly established chapters of the Pravasi Rajasthani community fully functional, officials said.
Jaipur, January 8: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat congratulated the Rajasthan government for organizing the National Volleyball Championship in Jaipur.
Jaipur, Jan 8: Amid the cold wave gripping Rajasthan, Fatehpur in the east part of the state and Nagaur in the west recorded the lowest temperatures in the desert state over the past 24 hours.
Jaipur, Jan 8: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Tuesday presented a 'chadar' at the 813th Urs, commemorating the death anniversary of the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah.
Jaipur, Jan 7: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that like every year, the state-level celebration of 76th Republic Day will be organised in a traditional manner with joy and enthusiasm this year as well. The celebrations will be held in the city of lakes, Udaipur, on January 26.
Jaipur, Jan 7: Experts will directly engage with mineral leaseholders in Rajasthan to introduce advanced drone techniques for volumetric assessment and mineral management in the mining sector. State Principal Secretary of Mines and Petroleum, T. Ravikant, announced that from April 1 all minor mineral leaseholders must conduct drone or aerial surveys of their lease areas, including a 100-metre buffer zone, and submit comprehensive reports.
Prayagraj, January 7: As the world's largest religious gathering, the Mahakumbh, draws near, visitors are coming to Prayagraj's Sangam, where camel rides from Qila Ghat to Sangam Nose, brought in from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, have become a popular attraction, especially for families.
Jaipur, Jan 7: Dense fog in Rajasthan has reduced the visibility to 30 metres in different parts of the state on Tuesday. The Met Department has also warned of dense fog and intense cold waves in parts of the desert state for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Jaipur, Jan 6: On the birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Monday paid homage by offering flowers to the Sikh guru's picture at the Sarvatobhadra Chowk in the City Palace and performed ceremonial worship of Guru Gobin Singh's historic sword enshrined here.
Jaipur, Jan 6: Amid the cold weather and rise in seasonal diseases in Rajasthan, the State Health Department on Monday issued directions to healthcare facilities to establish separate outpatient department (OPD) and inpatient department (IPD) arrangements for patients infected with Covid-19, swine flu, and influenza, officials said.
New Delhi, January 6: Rajasthan Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore got the chance to witness shades of former India seamer Zaheer Khan when he turned up into the nets to face young sensation, Sushila Meena.
Guwahati, Jan 5: In a bid to promote tourism, Indian Railways is operating a Bharat Gaurav special train between Rana Pratap Nagar in Rajasthan and Kamakhya in Guwahati, officials said here on Sunday.
Jaipur, Jan 4: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said that the state government has achieved unprecedented progress in enhancing water availability during its one-year tenure.
Jaipur, January 3: Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd (RIICO) has approved Direct Land Allotment Scheme to facilitate expedited affordable land allotment to the investors in the state, according to an official release.
Jaipur, Jan 4: Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd. (RIICO) on Saturday approved the Direct Land Allotment Scheme to facilitate expedited affordable land allotment to the investors, officials said.
Jaipur, January 3: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the winter shelter homes set up near Gandhinagar Railway Station here on Thursday night to take stock of the arrangements.