Rs 109 crore distributed to 3.63 lakh girls under Gargi Award Scheme: Rajasthan CM
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that daughters are the strength of society and the nation. When girls receive education, good values, respect and equal opportunities, their progress benefits not only themselves but also their families and society as a whole. Education for girls, he said, is a powerful catalyst for social transformation. He noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign has brought about a positive change in social attitudes towards girls' education and empowerment across the country. The state government, too, is making sustained efforts to ensure accessible and quality education while providing girls with equal opportunities to progress. The Chief Minister was addressing a Pratibha Vikas Shivir (Talent Development Camp) at Adarsh Vidya Mandir in Mansarovar, Jaipur, on Tuesday. On the occasion, he also unveiled the poster for a knowledge examination based on the Ramayana. Sharma said that India's culture, shaped over thousands of years by sages, saints and great visionaries, has imparted invaluable lessons on life, values and duties. It is the responsibility of the present generation to pass on this rich heritage, the ideals of great personalities and cultural values to the younger generation. He emphasised that focusing only on rights is not enough; individuals must also understand their responsibilities towards their families, society and the nation. Respect and service towards parents, elders and family members, he said, remain defining features of Indian culture. The Chief Minister observed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the policies of the double-engine government have created a favourable environment for the birth, education and greater social participation of girls. He said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places special emphasis on equal opportunities, safety and quality education for girls, with specific provisions to remove barriers to their education. Education, he added, should not be viewed merely as a means of securing good examination results, but as the foundation for developing an individual's personality, thinking and values. The Chief Minister said the state government is committed to providing quality education to every student. Under the financial assistance scheme for uniforms and school bags, 800 per student is being transferred directly to the bank accounts of students in Classes 1 to 8 and girls in Classes 9 to 12 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). So far, Rs 482 crore has been disbursed to 66 lakh students through this mechanism. In addition, approximately Rs 250 crore has been transferred directly to the bank accounts of around 41.56 lakh students in Classes 1 to 8 to facilitate the provision of free uniforms. Smart classrooms have been established in more than 4,000 schools across the state, while digital libraries have been developed in 500 PM SHRI schools. More than 41,000 science and mathematics kits have also been distributed to over 20,000 schools. During the last two academic sessions, students have received more than 8 crore textbooks, 14 lakh bicycles and over 88,000 tablets, all free of cost. Furthermore, 4.41 lakh students have been provided free admission under the Right to Education (RTE) Act during the same period. Highlighting initiatives for girls' education and empowerment, Sharma said that Rs 109 crore has been distributed to 3.63 lakh girls under the Gargi Puraskar Yojana (Gargi Award Scheme). Similarly, more than 3 lakh girls have received Rs 158 crore under the Balika Protsahan Puraskar Yojana (Girl Child Encouragement Award Scheme). Under the PM POSHAN scheme, the Shri Krishna Bhog initiative enables donors, members of the public and teachers to sponsor meals for schoolchildren on special occasions. Sanitary pad vending machines have also been installed in more than 4,000 government schools. To ensure that children from disadvantaged communities and labourers' families remain connected to education, an on-demand examination facility has been introduced through the Rajasthan State Open School.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched a sharp attack on the Congress while speaking to the media at Jodhpur House in New Delhi on Tuesday, accusing it of promoting dynastic politics and repeatedly questioning constitutional institutions. He also criticised Congress leaders, including Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, over their remarks on India's culture, traditions and religious sites. The Chief Minister highlighted the Rajasthan government's achievements in development and the energy sector. Chief Minister Sharma described the Congress as a party driven by dynastic politics, claiming that even its own leaders and workers were frustrated by the prolonged wait for their turn to come to power. The Congress is a party of dynastic politics. Even its own people are disillusioned, wondering why their turn to hold power has not come despite 70 years. Its leaders are distressed by the agony of being out of power. They will have to remain in the Opposition for a long time, he said. Targeting the Congress over its allegations concerning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Chief Minister Sharma accused the party of adopting double standards, claiming that it accepts the machines when it wins elections but questions their credibility after defeat. He also criticised the Congress for repeatedly raising allegations against constitutional and independent institutions. During Operation Sindoor, the Congress levelled allegations against the Army. Now, it is targeting the Election Commission and the Judiciary. Is there any institution left that it has not accused? he asked. Expressing displeasure over remarks by Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, concerning India's culture, traditions and religious sites, CM Sharma accused the party of repeatedly questioning the country's cultural heritage. He said respect for India's rich cultural traditions and revered historical figures was essential. The Congress needs to change its mindset. It must learn to respect our great historical figures. Until it does so, the party's decline will only continue, he added. Highlighting the state's progress in the energy sector, CM Sharma said the Rajasthan government was committed to providing daytime electricity to farmers across all districts by 2027. He added that the supply of electricity during daytime hours had already begun in 27 districts. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government would also ensure adequate power supply to industries and uninterrupted 24-hour electricity for consumers, he said. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, CM Sharma added that the country had witnessed significant development under his guidance and Rajasthan would also achieve new milestones in the energy sector. He asserted that the state was steadily moving towards self-reliance in energy production and supply.
Rajasthan High Court declares tax collection on Out-of-State private vehicles illegal
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court has declared the Transport Department's action of collecting road tax from private cars and jeeps registered in other states, allegedly on the grounds that they had been operated in Rajasthan for more than 30 days, illegal, in the absence of a specific statutory notification. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal and Justice Sameer Jain ruled that the Transport Department cannot impose or collect taxes on non-transport vehicles registered in other states without a valid notification issued under the relevant provisions of the law. While disposing of petitions filed by Harpi Core Network India Private Limited and others, the court directed the department to refund the taxes collected from the petitioners within 30 days and immediately release the seized vehicles. Several vehicle owners had approached the Rajasthan High Court challenging the Transport Department's action against their private vehicles, which were registered in states including Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The petitioners submitted that lifetime road tax had already been paid in their respective states at the time of registration. However, during routine inspections, flying squads of the Rajasthan Transport Department intercepted several such vehicles and initiated enforcement proceedings. The Rajasthan Transport Department maintained that these vehicles had been operating in Rajasthan for more than 30 days without payment of the prescribed state road tax. It argued that under Rule 28 of the Rajasthan Motor Vehicles Taxation Rules, vehicles remaining in the state beyond 30 days were liable to pay tax under the Rajasthan Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1951. Challenging the department's action, the petitioners argued that their vehicles were already registered in other states and that the applicable lifetime tax had been paid there. They contended that there was no legal basis for demanding a lump-sum tax in Rajasthan merely because the vehicles had been used in the state for more than 30 days. The petitioners also invoked Article 265 of the Constitution, which provides that no tax can be levied or collected except by authority of law. They argued that the Transport Department could not impose a tax merely by relying on administrative interpretations or notifications that did not specifically authorise such a levy. The Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma-led state government defended the department's action, arguing that private vehicles registered outside Rajasthan were being used in the state for periods exceeding 30 days and were, therefore, liable for taxation under the applicable rules. The government also cited a notification issued on July 10, 2024, which prescribed rates for one-time taxation of non-transport vehicles. It argued that the notification covered vehicles already registered in other states as well. Accordingly, the government maintained that the tax demands and seizure of vehicles were legally justified. After hearing both sides, the High Court observed that the July 10, 2024, notification prescribed tax rates for passenger and goods vehicles. However, there was no separate notification under the relevant statutory provision specifically authorising the levy of one-time tax on private non-transport cars registered in other states. The Bench held that merely mentioning vehicles registered in other states in a notification issued under a different provision does not fulfil the statutory requirement for imposing such a tax. The court clarified that when the law requires a specific notification for levying a particular tax, the government cannot collect it by relying on a notification issued under another provision. Consequently, the court held that the one-time tax demand against private cars registered in other states could not be sustained on the basis of the existing notification. The court directed the Transport Department to release the seized vehicles immediately and refund the tax collected from the petitioners within 30 days.
Raj CM's father casts vote in ancestral village, appeals to people to take part in polling
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Kishan Swaroop Sharma, the father of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, cast his vote in the ongoing panchayat elections in the state on Tuesday in his ancestral village of Atari. He reached the polling station at the government school in Atari Gram Panchayat and exercised his franchise at Booth number 112, located in room number 4. After casting his vote, Kishan Swaroop Sharma spoke to journalists and appealed to the people to participate in the electoral process in large numbers. He stressed that every voter's participation is crucial to strengthening democracy. He later spent some time at the village chaupal, interacting with residents and discussing issues concerning the village's development. He subsequently left for Bharatpur. Meanwhile, residents of Nagla Singhada village in Bayana Panchayat Samiti of Bharatpur district boycotted the Panchayat elections in protest against the village's removal from its original Gram Panchayat during the delimitation process. The villagers said Nagla Singhada was earlier part of Singhada Gram Panchayat but has now been merged with Bangaspura Gram Panchayat, located around four km away. They demanded that the village either be restored to Singhada Gram Panchayat or be granted independent Gram Panchayat status. After learning about the boycott, Tehsildar Nitesh Kumar Goyal reached the village and attempted to persuade the residents to participate in the polling. However, the villagers remained firm on their demands. The polling for the third phase of the Rajasthan Panchayat elections began at 7 a.m. on Tuesday and will continue until 6 p.m. The phase covers 377 wards across 27 Zila Parishads and 2,119 wards across 116 Panchayat Samitis. The electoral fate of 9,094 candidates will be decided in this phase. Around 1.06 crore eligible voters are entitled to exercise their vote, including more than 51.33 lakh women. With the conclusion of the third phase of panchayat polls, only the fourth and final phase will remain. It is scheduled to be held on November 14 after the Diwali break.
Stop-motion short film The Godawan talks about the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard
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KVS Jaipur Region Date Sheet 2026-27 Out - Check Class 10, 11
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Rajasthan Weather Today, November 3, 2026: Weather conditions across Rajasthan are changing as November begins, with the state gradually moving towards cooler mornings and evenings. According to the November 2 weather bulletin cited in the report, dry conditions are expected across both eastern and...
Rajasthan Police raid Naresh Meena's ancestral home in Nahargarh forest office attack case
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 3 (IANS) The Rajasthan Police intensified their search for Naresh Meena, chief of the Bhagat Singh Sena and a farmers leader, in connection with the alleged attack on the Forest Department's range office in Nahargarh town of Baran district, conducting a raid at his ancestral residence in Nayagaon on Tuesday. However, Meena was not present at the house, and the police team returned empty-handed. Meena has announced through a social media post that he will surrender at the Nahargarh police station on November 6 at 5 p.m. Meanwhile, police have arrested four other accused in the case and are conducting raids to trace the remaining suspects. The case relates to an incident in which a group of people allegedly barged into the Forest Department's range office, vandalised government property, assaulted forest personnel and took away a generator seized by the department. Acting on the directions of Baran SP Abhishek Andasu, a special police team was constituted to apprehend Meena. The team included Atru Circle Officer Ramanand Yadav, Mothpur SHO Kamal Singh, Baran Sadar SHO Nawalkishore Meena and personnel from the District Special Team (DST). The team reached Meena's ancestral residence in Nayagaon early Tuesday morning. However, he was not found there. Police officials said efforts were underway to identify and apprehend others involved in vandalising government property, obstructing government officials from performing their duties, and allegedly threatening forest personnel. Following the police raid, Meena posted a message on social media claiming that the police had reached his residence at 5 a.m. to arrest him. He announced that he would surrender at the Nahargarh police station on November 6 at 5 p.m. In the same post, he appealed to voters in Rajasthan to move beyond the Congress and BJP and support what he described as a Third Front. He urged people to vote for the BSP (elephant symbol) or the RLP (bottle symbol), support strong Independent candidates and vote for Left candidates in Sikar. His announcement comes amid heightened political activity in the state ahead of the ongoing Panchayati Raj elections. The incident occurred on November 1 when Pradeep Singh Rathore, in charge of the Nahargarh forest check-post, along with a forest guard and other personnel, seized a generator allegedly being used for an illegal tubewell on forest land in Jhiri Tapra. The generator was subsequently brought to the Forest Department's range office. According to the allegations, Naresh Meena arrived at the office with hundreds of supporters, who allegedly threatened to set the premises on fire, assaulted forest personnel and tore badges and nameplates from their uniforms. They also allegedly damaged official documents, including the seizure panchnama, before taking away the confiscated generator in a mini transport vehicle. The incident reportedly caused significant damage to government property and led to a police investigation. Nahargarh SHO Vivek Harsana said police had arrested four persons on Monday in connection with the incident. They were subsequently produced before a court and sent to jail. The arrested accused have been identified as Jitendra Nagar (36), a resident of Nahargarh; Devendra Kushwaha (22), a resident of Balapura; Pappu Bhil (25), a resident of Lakdai; and Murari Gurjar (20), a resident of Murari. Police said efforts were continuing to apprehend the remaining accused, including the main suspect, Naresh Meena.
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Rajnath Singh stresses modernisation of armed forces, border security in Jaisalmer defence meet
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Defence Ministry's Parliamentary Consultative Committee in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The meeting focused on the modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces, border security and future defence challenges. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), senior military officials and Members of Parliament (MPs) also attended the meeting. Addressing the committee, Singh highlighted the importance of modernising the Indian Armed Forces in view of the changing global security scenario, stating that geopolitical developments across the world directly influence India's security priorities. Explaining why such meetings are organised outside Delhi, the Defence Minister said they provide members with dedicated time for meaningful interaction and an opportunity to understand ground realities, particularly in border and forward areas. There are one or two specific reasons why we are holding this meeting outside Delhi. First, it gives all of us dedicated time to interact with one another, Singh said. He pointed out that parliamentary sessions leave members with little time for detailed discussions. Normally, when meetings are held during Parliament sessions, it is extremely difficult to even spare an hour for a meeting, he observed. While explaining the second reason, Singh said holding meetings in different regions helps policymakers understand the situation on the ground. The second reason is that holding meetings in these regions gives us an opportunity to understand ground realities, as well as the situation in border areas and forward locations, he said. Singh said Jaisalmer was selected following suggestions from committee members. This time, you suggested Jaisalmer, and accordingly, this meeting was scheduled here, he added. The Defence Minister also underlined the value of discussions and recommendations made by members of the Consultative Committee, saying they had proved beneficial in strengthening the decision-making process. I have personally experienced that the meetings of the Consultative Committee and the suggestions made by all of you are extremely beneficial for all of us, he said. Referring to the meeting's central theme, 'Modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces', Singh described it as particularly relevant in the present international security environment. I believe this subject is highly relevant in the current global security scenario. The geopolitical changes taking place across the world naturally influence our security-related priorities as well, he said. The meeting in Jaisalmer assumes significance given the region's strategic importance along India's western border and the need to assess India's defence preparedness amid evolving security challenges, he added. The Defence Minister said the government has increased the defence budget in 2026-27 to 7,85,000 crore. In fact, besides increasing the budget, we are also ensuring that it is thoroughly used. We are encouraging domestic manufacturing as well. We are also progressing in self-reliance in defence production, he added.
19 students suspended in ragging case at Jodhpur medical college
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Soon after the Barmer ragging incident in Rajasthan, another similar incident has been reported from Jodhpur. The administration of Dr SN Medical College in Jodhpur has suspended 19 individuals, including a junior resident, following an investigation into allegations of ragging and misconduct against junior MBBS students. Of the 19 individuals, five, including the junior resident, have been suspended for three months, while the remaining 14 students have been suspended for one month. During the suspension period, all those penalised will be barred from clinical postings, academic activities and educational programmes. They will also be prohibited from entering college hostels, libraries and reading rooms. The action followed a complaint lodged through the University Grants Commission's (UGC) anti-ragging helpline. An inquiry by the college's anti-ragging committee reportedly found the accused guilty of serious misconduct, indecent behaviour and exerting undue pressure on junior students. Subsequently, the Principal's office issued suspension orders. According to the complaint, first-year MBBS students alleged that senior students had subjected them to intimidation, humiliation and indecent behaviour, besides imposing arbitrary rules. The dispute reportedly erupted during a 'Clean Campus Drive' organised on the college premises on October 28. The junior students alleged that seniors from the 2025 batch were forcing them to remain clean-shaven, maintain specified hairstyles, stand for extended periods and wear formal clothes. Following the incident, the students approached the UGC's anti-ragging helpline, prompting the college administration to initiate an inquiry. The latest action assumes significance as it is reportedly the second ragging complaint at the medical college within a month. Following the escalation of the matter to the UGC, the anti-ragging committee conducted an investigation and recommended disciplinary action. The college administration has taken action with the stated objective of curbing ragging and ensuring a safe academic environment for newly admitted students. Earlier, the Government Medical College in Rajasthans Barmer took disciplinary action against 80 students after an inquiry into complaints that seniors subjected juniors to obscene WhatsApp messages, verbal abuse and mental harassment. The college administration imposed the penalties following an investigation and recommendations from its Anti-Ragging Committee.
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Home Ministry expands FRRO framework for better management of foreign nationals
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry highlighted on Monday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the institutional framework for management of foreign nationals has been strengthened through expansion of Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs), to establish an office in all state capitals by 2027. In a statement issued by the Ministry, senior officials said that there has been a substantial increase in the number of foreigners visiting India for tourism, medical and education purposes, and there is a need to appoint FRROs in all states. This will ensure service accessibility, enhance regulatory compliance and promote India as an attractive destination. Identifying this need, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the establishment of FRROs in all state capitals by 2027, the statement said. Pursuant to the above directions of the Union Home Minister, five new FRROs have been set up in the capitals of five states since 2025, said the statement. Three FRRO offices at Jaipur, Chandigarh and Guwahati were established in 2025. Earlier, these were under the jurisdiction of the FRRO offices located at Delhi, Amritsar and Kolkata, respectively, it said. This year two new FRRO offices have been established in the state capitals, namely, Aizawl (Mizoram) and Amravati (Andhra Pradesh). Earlier, Aizawl was under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Kolkata, whereas Amravati was under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Hyderabad, it said. Recently, three new FRRO offices, namely Kohima (Nagaland), Agartala (Tripura) and Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) were notified. Earlier, Kohima and Agartala were under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Kolkata, whereas Bhubaneshwar was under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Hyderabad, said the statement. The total number of FRRO offices in the country has now gone up to twenty (20), located at Ahmedabad, Amravati, Amritsar, Aizawl, Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chennai, Cochin, Chandigarh, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kohima, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai and Trivandrum, it said. The expansion of Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) has a dual focus on facilitating foreigners legitimate travel and stay in India and ensuring effective implementation of immigration laws and security requirements, it said.
IAS Shikhar Agrawal case: Rajasthan CM reaffirms zero-tolerance policy on corruption
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 2 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has reiterated the state government's zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, emphasising transparency, accountability and strict financial discipline in government schemes and investment promotion. Following the Chief Minister's intervention, the State-Level Scrutiny Committee of the Industries and Commerce Department has put on hold the customised package approved for M/s Goyal Fashions Private Limited under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS). The company will not receive any benefits or concessions until the preliminary ACB investigation is concluded. The Commissioner of Industries and Commerce has issued the necessary orders. The decision assumes significance in light of the allegations involving senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal, former Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department, and Goyal Fashions Private Limited, which operates resorts under the Ananta brand. The Rajasthan government has approved a detailed ACB investigation into allegations that Agrawal misused his official position to extend undue benefits to the company in return for personal and family-related benefits. The allegations include preferential concessions, relaxations in resort construction norms and approvals without proper verification of mandatory certificates. The ACB is also examining property transactions involving Agrawal and his family members. Preliminary findings reportedly point to the purchase of multiple villas and cottages at Ananta resorts in Udaipur and Alwar at prices allegedly below market value. Investigators are examining the financial transactions, timing of registrations and possible links with government concessions. The government has granted approval for further investigation under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's government has made it clear that industrial development and investment promotion cannot come at the cost of transparency and integrity. The decision to withhold Goyal Fashions' benefits pending investigation underscores its commitment to protecting public resources and ensuring that government incentives are granted strictly in accordance with the rules.
Jaipur's titular Maharaja and professional polo player Sawai Padmanabh Singh, popularly known as Pacho, opens up about his royal heritage, family heirlooms and evolving ideas of luxury. He reveals the special keepsake designed by his grandmother that he hopes to pass down to future generations, while sharing his thoughts on natural diamonds, traditional craftsmanship and what it takes to keep a centuries-old legacy relevant in modern times.
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Pizza Hut, KFC India operator's Q2 loss naarrows sharply on strong same-store sales growth
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IFL 2026/27: Sreenidi Deccan edge past Rajasthan United to start season with win
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 1 (IANS) Nishu Kumar scored the decisive goal as Sreenidi Deccan FC made a winning start to the season, edging past Rajasthan United 1-0 in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2026/27 season clash at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. Nishu Kumar struck in the 66th minute for the Deccan Warriors as they started the season with three points. Rajasthan United started the game with greater energy, using the pace of wingers Thomyo Shimray and Brijesh Giri to test the Sreenidi Deccan defence. However, the backline, marshalled by the experienced Pritam Kotal and Hadi Idrissou, kept former ISL Golden Boot winner Diego Maurcio quiet, denying him clear opportunities on goal. The first clear-cut chance fell to the visitors when Adriano Castanheira found Jerry Mawihmingthanga in space inside the penalty area. However, Jerry failed to hit the target, sending his effort well over the crossbar. Rajasthan continued to use the wings to good effect and were racking up the corner kicks, but Karanjit Singh in goal was not troubled. David Castaeda, in his sixth season with Sreenidi Deccan, came close to breaking the deadlock just before the drinks break, striking the crossbar. The Colombian continued his run into the box after releasing Jerry Mawihmingthanga down the right wing, and the winger returned the favour with a perfectly weighted low cross, but the striker could only direct his effort against the crossbar. Sreenidi Deccan enjoyed the majority of possession during the remainder of the first half, but both sides remained cautious in their approach going forward. The slow tempo allowed the opposition defences to maintain their shape, and neither team could find a breakthrough as the sides went into half-time with the score still goalless. Rajasthan United made a bright start to the second half, with P. Christopher Kamei rattling the crossbar with a ferocious left-footed strike from outside the box. Moments later, Foday Trawally also came close to scoring, but his right-footed effort from the edge of the area narrowly missed the target, and in the next move the Gambian midfielder combined well with Maurcio and Ricky Vanlalhriatsanga with some fine one-touch football. Ricky then dribbled past two defenders and took a left-footed shot that sailed over the crossbar. Sreenidi Deccan weathered the pressure and regained control of the game before taking the lead shortly after the hour mark with a well-worked move. Lalromawia found space on the right wing and played the ball to Adriano Castanheira at the edge of the box. The Portuguese midfielder then laid it off to David Castaeda, who threaded a perfectly weighted pass into the path of the overlapping Nishu Kumar. The experienced full-back kept his composure and curled a fine finish into the far corner to put the Deccan Warriors ahead. Sreenidi Head Coach Antonio Rueda brought in the changes to bring in fresh legs and preserve the one-goal advantage, while Giuseppe Cristaldi, in search of an equaliser, also tinkered with the lineup. The Desert Warriors pushed hard to find the equaliser, but the experienced defence of the Deccan Warriors, along with Pronay Halder in defensive midfield, were able to withstand the pressure. Diego Maurcio came closest to scoring for Rajasthan United when the Brazilian held off his marker and unleashed a powerful right-footed effort from inside the box, only to see his shot narrowly miss the post. At the other end, Amrit Gope made two crucial saves to deny Castaeda and Brandon Vanlalremdika, keeping the score at 1-0. Rajasthan United eventually ran out of ideas against a well-organised Sreenidi Deccan defence. The Hyderabad-based side held firm to protect their slender advantage, starting the season with a solid victory and securing all three points.
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'Villa scam': IPS Prashakha Mathur now put on APO; IAS husband currently abroad
Rajasthan's government has placed IPS officer Prashakha Mathur on Awaiting Posting Order amid an inquiry linked to her husband, IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal. The probe, initiated by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, investigates allegations that Agrawal improperly assisted Goyal Fashions Pvt Ltd, garnering personal benefits. Evidence indicates the couple obtained villas at below-market prices in exchange for such favors. If the claims hold true, Agrawal could face legal repercussions.
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Annual Sept Jaipur Polo Season 2026: Team United Kingdom Juniors win International Junior Polo Match
45th Rajasthan Shootingball Junior State Championship begins in Kishangarh
MBA student dies after falling from universitys sixth floor
JDA resumes building plan approvals, fire NOC confusion keeps architects wary
JDA to build green medians to save pavements from encroachment
Speeding dumper crashes into Dungarpur home, kills woman and daughter
Baran hospital under review after two pregnant women die following referral to Kota
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Central Park walkers oppose JDA sports complex plan
Kota returning officer Suresh Meena dies of heart attack during vote count
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Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 31 (IANS) The 'Run for Unity' event held in Jaipur on Saturday to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel witnessed political exchanges alongside messages of national unity and integrity. Targeting the Congress party, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi alleged that successive Congress governments had failed to accord Sardar Patel the recognition and respect he deserved despite his historic contribution to the unification of India. He claimed that the Congress had attempted to erase Patels legacy from public memory while naming government schemes and institutions after members of the Gandhi family. Joshi questioned the practice of naming government schemes after late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, stating that Sardar Patels contributions had not received comparable recognition. The Union Minister said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patels contribution to the formation of Rajasthan must always be remembered. He played a pivotal role in the creation of Vrihad Rajasthan (Greater Rajasthan)' on March 30, 1949, Joshi noted. He added that Patel had laid the foundation for an undivided India through his vision and leadership. Joshi said Prime Minister Narendra Modis government was taking Patels vision of Ek Bharat towards the goal of Shreshtha Bharat. He described the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, the world's tallest statue, as a symbol of the nation's respect for Sardar Patel and its commitment to national unity. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma described Sardar Patel as a symbol of national unity and integrity, urging young people to contribute actively to nation-building. He said the Run for Unity was not merely a race but a pledge of patriotism, national unity and collective commitment. The Chief Minister highlighted the initiatives undertaken under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership to familiarise the younger generation with Sardar Patel's ideals. He said platforms such as MY Bharat were engaging youth in nation-building, while initiatives like Startup India and the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana were transforming young people from job seekers into job creators. He also highlighted the role of the Khelo India and Fit India movements in identifying and promoting sporting talent from remote villages and rural areas. Highlighting the state government's employment initiatives, Sharma said 410 examinations had been conducted transparently, resulting in government appointments for 1.93 lakh young people. The recruitment process for 1.18 lakh posts is currently underway, while the process to fill more than 70,000 additional vacancies will begin soon. He further stated that five lakh young people had secured employment in the private sector, while 3.70 lakh had received skill training. Under the Yuva Sambal Yojana, Rs 1,643 crore had been distributed among four lakh beneficiaries. The Chief Minister also announced the launch of Mission Olympic 2028, aimed at providing world-class facilities and training opportunities to Rajasthan's athletes. As part of the initiative, a Centre for Excellence is being established at a cost of Rs 20 crore. Additionally, 50 Khelo India centres have been established across the state to promote sports and nurture emerging talent. Earlier, at a ceremony held at Amar Jawan Jyoti in Jaipur, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma jointly flagged off the Run for Unity. A large number of young people and medal-winning athletes participated in the event. The Chief Minister also administered an oath of national unity to the participants, calling upon them to uphold the values of unity, integrity and patriotism.
