Everything you need to know about Jaipur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Jaipur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a Rs.2,200 crore multi-diversified conglomerate Wednesday announced its strategic foray into the dairy business, with the acquisition of an existing dairy plant at Reengus in Rajasthan.
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) Virender Sehwag smashed a recording-breaking fifth consecutive fifty to help Delhi Daredevils breeze past Rajasthan Royals by six wickets in the Indian Premier League here Tuesday.
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils defeated Rajasthan Royals by six wickets in an Indian Premier League match here Tuesday.
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Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) A Rajasthan court here Tuesday ordered a probe against a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and five others for irregularities in tenders for drinking water projects, a lawyer said.
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals made 141 for six against Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League match here Tuesday.
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) A court here Tuesday framed charges against suspended Indian Police Service (IPS) officer A.K. Jain in the case of killing of criminal Dara Singh in a staged shoot-out, a lawyer said.
Jaipur, April 30 (IANS) A newborn girl was Monday found abandoned at a burial ground in Rajasthan's Pali district, police said.
Jaipur, April 30 (IANS) In a major reshuffle in the state police organisation, the Rajasthan government Monday transferred 26 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, 14 of them for the second time within eight days, officials said.
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi, known for his serial kisser image, has revealed that he has signed his first 'U' certified film and gives credits to children for doing it.
Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) Four men were killed when the car they were travelling in collided with a bus in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district Saturday, police said.
Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) The grand celebrations being organised in Britain during June to mark 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign will have a Rajasthani connection!
Jaipur, April 27 (IANS) Rajasthan High Court Friday rejected the bail application of suspended Indian Police Service (IPS) officer A. Ponnuchami who was arrested for his alleged involvement in killing of criminal Dara Singh in a staged shoot-out, a lawyer said.
New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has expressed pain at some fallacious observations regarding the accommodation in Pune, which she was to occupy after relinquishing the office of the President.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil will forgo her post-retirement accommodation in Pune as "misgivings" continue to persist "despite clarifications" being offered on allegations of land grabbing, it was announced Friday.
Jaipur, April 26 (IANS) The Rajasthan assembly Thursday passed a bill providing the people with the right to a hearing on governance related issues within a stipulated timeframe. The state is the first in the country to do so.
Jaipur, April 25 (IANS) At least four persons were killed and 10 others wounded when the car they were travelling in collided with a bus in Rajasthan's Bikaner district Wednesday morning, police said.
Ajmer, April 24 (IANS) A designated TADA court here Tuesday convicted two men, Jalees Ansari and Abrar Rehmat Ansari, for a 1993 terror attack in Jaipur and jailed them for 15 and 20 years respectively, a lawyer said.
Jaipur, April 24 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Tuesday committed for trial the case against senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Rajendra Singh Rathore, who has been arrested for his involvement in the Dara Singh staged shootout, a lawyer said.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Indian Army has launched a massive summer exercise in the Rajasthan desert involving over 50,000 troops and several hundred artillery guns and infantry combat vehicles as part of its efforts to shore up its battle worthiness on the western front with Pakistan.
Jaipur April 24 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore's star batsman AB de Villiers handed over his Man of the Match award to left-arm spinner K.P.Appanna, saying the youngster was the main star in the team's win over Rajasthan Royals here in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royals by 46 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Monday.
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) A panther mauled to death a seven-year old girl in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district, police said Monday.
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Two men, including an army soldier, were arrested in Rajasthan Monday for duping a property dealer of Rs.60 million on the pretext of selling him a magic mirror, police said.
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore scored a mammoth 189 for three against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.
Jaipur, April 21 (IANS) At least six police and administration officials were injured when they were attacked by a group of villagers who were carrying out child marriages in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district, police said Saturday.
Washington, April 21 (ANI): A study in India has identified key risk factors that are driving the country's growing cardiovascular disease (CVD) epidemic.
Gurgaon, April 20 (IANS) Manu Gandas of DLF Golf and Country Club won the Toyota Indian Golf Union (IGU) Haryana Junior Golf Championship at the par 72 championship course of Golden Greens Golf Resort here Friday.
Jaipur, April 19 (IANS) The foetus of a girl was found abandoned on the edge of a sewer line in Rajasthan's Dausa town Thursday, police said.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Deccan Chargers coach Darren Lehmann Wednesday admitted that poor bowling in the death overs had cost his team two wins in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but said that the players were working hard on executing their plans.
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) Deccan Chargers left-arm spinner Amit Mishra was Wednesday warned for using offensive language during an Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Rajasthan Royals.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) A 16-year old Dalit girl succumbed to burn injuries at a hospital here Tuesday, 12 days after she attempted suicide by self-immolation depressed over being raped, police said.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) A Kenyan Indian becomes an Indian Kenyan in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Tanmay Mishra, who turned out for Kenya in the 2011 World Cup held in the subcontinent, is an Indian with "dual citizenship" for Deccan Chargers.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals went to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table with a five-wicket win over Deccan Chargers at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) A Kenyan Indian becomes an Indian Kenyan in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Tanmay Mishra, who turned out for Kenya in the 2010 World Cup, is an Indian with "dual citizenship" for Deccan Chargers.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Deccan Chargers posted a score of 196 for two against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.
Jaipur, Apr 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley has once again accused the Central Government of misusing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to target political rivals.
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Thirty child marriages were prevented by the police and the administration in Rajasthan's Banswara district Sunday and Monday, officers said.
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) At least three men were killed and 25 others seriously injured Monday when the bus they were travelling in overturned in Rajasthan's Kota district, police said.
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Monday extended till April 24 the judicial custody of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Rajendra Singh Rathore, who was arrested for his involvement in the Dara Singh staged shootout case.
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) A 60-year-old woman and her three grandchildren, aged between 8 and 13, were found slaughtered in their house in a village on the city's outskirts Monday, police said.
Srinagar, April 16 (IANS) The first ever international Kashmir literary festival, on the lines of the Jaipur Literary Festival, is to be organized in the Valley this year, an official said here Monday.
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Slamming the Congress-led central government for encroaching on the rights of the states, BJP leader Arun Jaitley Monday said Congress chief ministers should also protest the "attack on federalism".
Jaipur, Apr 16 (ANI): The Rajasthan Government has brought a strong legislation in the state assembly, which would help in fighting against corruption.
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Three people, including an 11-year-old child, were killed in two freak accidents in Rajasthan Sunday, police said.
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) In a rare 'marriage', a cow tied the knot with a bull with pomp and show in Rajasthan Saturday night. The event marked the culmination of festivities which started with an engagement ceremony and distribution of invites for the bovine alliance.
Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) A 20-year-old mentally challenged girl was allegedly raped by a witch doctor who was approached by her family members for a cure for her ailment, police said Saturday.
Udaipur, April 14 (IANS) A new-born girl was found dumped on the edge of a sewer line in a deserted area in Rajasthan's Udaipur city early Saturday morning, police said. The infant girl, who appears to have been disowned by her parents, has been adopted by an NGO.
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) A labourer was killed while 12 others were seriously wounded when a lift they were using to descend into a water tunnel broke collapsed at a government-run project site in Rajasthan's Udaipur district, police said.
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) A Rajasthan court Friday directed the Jaipur Central Jail authorities to provide facilities like mattresses, blankets, pillows, an air cooler and mosquito repellent to legislator Rajendra Singh Rathore, arrested for an alleged staged shootout in 2006, a lawyer said.
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) A Rajasthan court Friday directed the Jaipur Central Jail authorities to provide facilities like mattresses, blankets, pillows, an air cooler and mosquito repellent to legislator Rajendra Singh Rathore, arrested for an alleged staged shootout killing in 2006, a lawyer said.
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) A 30-year-old woman was stripped and tied to an electricity pole after being branded as a witch and tortured with searing hot tongs placed on her body in Rajasthan's Tonk district, police said Friday.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The World Trade Organisation (WTO) said Friday it has appointed Pradeep S. Mehta, secretary general of Jaipur-based Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS), on a high-level panel set up to identify 21st century trade challenges.
Bangalore, April 12 (IANS) Global power and automation major ABB has bagged a Rs.75 crore ($15 million) order from state-run Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) to provide power solutions for the metro rail network at Jaipur in Rajasthan.
Jaipur, April 11 (IANS) Two labourers were buried under the debris after an explosion in an illegal gravel mine in Rajasthan's Alwar district, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 11 (ANI): Porn star Sunny Leone has joined PETA for a campaign to help homeless dogs.
Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) Seven child labourers were drowned as the boat carrying them capsized in a pond in Rajasthan's Dungarpur district Tuesday, police said.
Bangalore, April 9 (IANS) An upbeat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hope to build a winning momentum in the league matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL-5) T20 when they take on a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium here Tuesday.
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) The judicial custody of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and legislator Rajendra Singh Rathore, who was arrested by the CBI here Thursday in connection with the alleged staged killing of criminal Dara Singh in 2006, was Monday extended by a court till April 16, a lawyer said.
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) A complaint was filed in a court here Monday against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan for publicly smoking at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match Sunday between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, a lawyer said.
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals put up an all-round performance to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 22 runs in the India Premier League here Sunday for their second successive win in the tournament.
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 22 runs in an Indian Premier League match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.
Jaipur, Apr 8 (ANI): Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, who arrived here on Sunday for his daylong visit to offer prayers at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moninuddin Chisti, flew back to Rawalpindi this evening.
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive total of 164 for five in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) A voluntary group working for Pakistani refugees in India has requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to raise the problems of Hindus living in Pakistan with visiting President Asif Ali Zardari who is coming to India Sunday, a representative said.
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Supporters of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator, arrested by the CBI for a staged shootout, clashed with police at three places here and damaged public transport buses and shops during a shutdown called by the party, police said.
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) A 12-year-old boy waiting for his school bus was crushed by a speeding truck here Saturday, police said.
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) IANS journalist Anil Sharma is one of 20 people, including Anna Hazare and cabinet minister Jairam Ramesh, honoured by an international NGO working for animal rights.
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Activist Anna Hazare, union minister Jairam Ramesh and 11 journalist, including Anil Sharma who writes for Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) from Jaipur, have been selected for awards by an international NGO working for animal rights, environment and public health, a representative said Saturday.
Ludhiana, Apr.7 (ANI): Designers from several parts of the country came under one roof to showcase a bouquet of colours and designs at a three-day exhibition here.
Powered by Ajinkya Rahane?s explosive 98 runs inning Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by 31 run in a match of IPL in Jaipur on Friday. Rajasthan Royals made 191 run but the rival team could make 160 runs in 20 over loosing 9 wickets.
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane and Kevon Cooper starred in Rajasthan Royals' 31-run win over Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Friday.
Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals defeated Kings XI Punjab by 31 runs in the Indian Premier League here Friday.
Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals made 191 for four against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Friday.
Jaipur, Apr 5 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested former Rajasthan minister Rajendra Rathore in connection with fake encounter of liquor smuggler Dara Singh.
Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested BJP MLA Rajendra Rathore in connection with he fake encounter of a local liquor smuggler Dara Singh.
Jaipur, Apr.5 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested former Rajasthan minister Rajendra Rathore in connection with the 2006 Dara Singh fake encounter case.
Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) At least five people were killed and six injured when the sports utility vehicle (SUV) in which they were travelling rammed into a stationary truck on the Jaipur-Agra national highway in Rajasthan's Dausa district Wednesday, police said.
Jodhpur, April 4 (IANS) Sacked Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna, an accused in nurse Bhanwari Devi's disappearance and murder last year, was shifted to Jaipur jail Wednesday from Jodhpur, an official said.
Jaipur, Apr.2 (ANI): A case has been filed in a court in Jaipur, Rajasthan, against spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar over his charge that most government run schools are essentially breeding grounds for Naxalism.
Jaipur, April 1 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals' maverick fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth will perform with his experimental music band before the team plays its first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) fifth season at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Friday.
Rajasthan Royals announced their newly acquired fast bowler S Sreesanth will entertain crowds before the team plays its first match of IPL 2012
Jaipur, March 31 (IANS) Another foetus was recovered from a dustbin here Saturday taking the total number of foetuses recovered in the city to four over the past five days, police said.
Jaipur, March 31 (IANS) In an effort to prevent child marriages, the administration of Bharatpur district in Rajasthan has made it mandatory for the date of birth of the groom and bride to be printed on the wedding invitation card, an official said Saturday.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) In order to cope with the summer season (April-June) rush of passenger traffic, the Indian Railways Friday said it has planned over 5,600 trips of special trains on 44 popular routes.
Jaipur, March 29 (IANS) The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Thursday carried out surprise checks at 28 private nursing colleges across the state after conducting raids on 48 others earlier this month, officials said.
Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) The nine-day Navratri festival that has traditionally spelt detoxification time is now leaving many souls drooling, with tempting and unheard of recipes on the fasting platter in Lucknow, known for its foodie tag.
Jaipur, March 28 (IANS) In yet another shocking incident, a body of a newborn girl was found in a plot in a residential colony here Wednesday, a day after the corpse of a newborn girl was recovered from a dustbin, police said.
Jaipur, March 28 (IANS) Indian fashion world's already crowded lineup has got one more fashion week - Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW). The first edition of the three-day event will start here May 24 at the Marriott Hotel.
With season 5 of Indian Premier League just on the verge of starting, selling of tickets for the IPL matches of Rajasthan Royals started today at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Jaipur, March 27 (IANS) The body of a newborn girl was found in a dustbin here Tuesday, bringing to the fore the plight of the girl child in a state that suffers from a skewed sex ratio.
Jaipur, March 26 (IANS) With an eye to the coming state assembly elections by the end of next year, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented a populist budget in the state assembly here Monday.
Jaipur, Mar.26 (ANI): Married women in Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, celebrated the Gangaur Festival with great fervour and devotion over the weekend.
Wagah, Mar 22 (ANI): A delegation of around 205 lawyers of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP), led by noted human rights activist Asma Jahangir, arrived at the Wagah border post here on Thursday.
Wagah, Mar 22 (ANI): A delegation of around 205 lawyers of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP), led by noted human rights activist Asma Jahangir, arrived at the Wagah border post here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Pop sensation Katy Perry will perform at the opening of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in southern Chennai on April 3, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has said.
New Delhi/Jaipur, Mar 21 (ANI): Cutting across party lines, lawmakers on Wednesday criticized spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for saying that state-run schools are turning into breeding grounds for Maoists.
New Delhi/Jaipur, Mar 21 (ANI): Cutting across party lines, lawmakers on Wednesday criticized spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for saying that state-run schools are turning into breeding grounds for Maoists.
Jaipur, Mar 20 (ANI): The jewellers' protest against a proposed duty increase on gold imports entered its fourth day on Tuesday.
Jaipur, Mar 20 (ANI): The jewellers' protest against a proposed duty increase on gold imports entered its fourth day on Tuesday.
Jaipur, Mar 20 (ANI): The jewellers' protest against a proposed duty increase on gold imports entered its fourth day on Tuesday.
