Rajasthan

Randesivir scarcity worsened across major states of India: Worst scenario in Gujarat.

Randesivir scarcity worsened across major states of India: Worst scenario in Gujarat.

Amid states grappling with stretched Covid facilities and vaccine shortage, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh chief ministers sent SOS to the Centre regarding vaccine supply on Friday, even as more inoculation centres were shut in Maharashtra, taking their total count to 592. There were also reports of shortage of Remdesivir that is used to treat Covid patients, in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. Seventy-five of the 120 centres across Mumbai, including a jumbo facility in the Bandra Kurla Complex that was inoculating 4,000 people daily, halted vaccinating…
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Rajasthan imposes total Lockdown till December 31

Rajasthan imposes total Lockdown till December 31

Amid the rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot-led government in state on Sunday (November 29) decided to extend the lockdown in containment zones till December 31, 2020. “The lockdown shall remain in force in the containment zones till December 31, 2020. Only essential activities will be allowed in the containment zones and there will be intensive house-to-house surveillance by surveillance teams formed for this purpose”, the state government said in a statement. Rajasthan government also said that schools, colleges, cinema, entertainment parks, etc.…
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Gurjar andolan for reservation intensifies in Rajasthan, train services hit

Gurjar andolan for reservation intensifies in Rajasthan, train services hit

Rajasthan has once again been hit by 'Gurjar andolan', an agitation over a demand for reservations for the community.  On November 1, a major Gurjar organisation kickstarted the protest, a day after community leaders held talks with the Rajasthan government and reached a consensus on 14 points. The call for the agitation was given by Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti. According to police, youths in large numbers blocked a rail track in Bharatpur's Bayana. Trains routes changed, several trains diverted: Routes of seven passenger trains were changed in…
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PM approves State Government to impose short and local lockdown to combat Covid 19

PM approves State Government to impose short and local lockdown to combat Covid 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked the states to evaluate efficacy of short and local lockdowns in combating the covid-19 pandemic. He was chairing a high-level virtual meeting with the chief ministers and health ministers of seven States/UTs to review the status and preparedness of virus response and management. “A few states which are forcing 1-2 days neighborhood lockdown. Each state ought to watch and assess at their level that how successful they are in forestalling Coronavirus. The states ought to likewise believe that along these…
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2 Pak intruders killed along IB in Rajasthan

2 Pak intruders killed along IB in Rajasthan

The BSF killed two Pakistani nationals trying to sneak into India through the International Border in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district early Wednesday, an official said. The Border Security Force recovered a gun and an undisclosed amount of heroin from the intruders after the incident in ??Gajsinghpur sector around 1 am, said District Collector Rajan Dushyant. BSF sources said the soldiers challenged two people coming from Pakistan who were moving towards the International Border, but they tried to escape by entering the Indian side. BSF personnel fired on them,…
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CM Ashok Gehlot wins vote of confidence in Rajasthan Assembly

CM Ashok Gehlot wins vote of confidence in Rajasthan Assembly

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday (August 14) won the vote of confidence in the Rajasthan Assembly. The motion was tabled by Cabinet Minister Shanti Dhariwal in the Assembly.  The Speaker gave three hours for a debate on the motion. The confidence motion was passed by voice vote, an expected win after the return of the 19 dissident MLAs led by Sachin Pilot to the party-fold. Replying to the debate, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the BJP, accusing it again of trying to bring down his government. "I…
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Sachin Pilot seals Congress patch-up, says ‘harbour no wish to have post’

Sachin Pilot seals Congress patch-up, says ‘harbour no wish to have post’

Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot, who has finally ended his rebellion against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, on Tuesday said that there was no place for malice or personal enmity in politics. Pilot, who yesterday met Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra here, said the party has formed a three-member committee to look into the issues raised by him and some other MLAs. “The issues we raised were of importance. There is no place for malice or personal enmity in politics,” Pilot said. He added that during yesterday’s crucial…
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Rajasthan political crisis nearing end? ‘Positive outcome’ expected as Sachin Pilot, Rahul Gandhi meet

Rajasthan political crisis nearing end? ‘Positive outcome’ expected as Sachin Pilot, Rahul Gandhi meet

Rebel Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot met former party president Rahul Gandhi and senior leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday afternoon. Sources said that the meeting came amidst indications of a possible breakthrough in the Rajasthan political crisis. It was reported that the meeting happened shortly after noon at Rahul Gandhi's residence in the national capital. News agency PTI quoted sources as saying that a "positive outcome" was expected following the meeting. Pilot is believed to have been in touch with the top Congress leadership and efforts were underway…
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Rajasthan political crisis: Court can’t overrule Speaker, Singhvi tells HC

Rajasthan political crisis: Court can’t overrule Speaker, Singhvi tells HC

The political tussle between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot will play out in the high court today as Pilot and 18 other MLAs challenge the disqualification notices sent to them by Assembly Speaker CP Joshi. The Pilot camp had challenged the disqualification notices under the anti-defection law, stressing that they are still with the Congress nad had not done anything to harm the party. The notice was issued to Pilot's team under the Tenth Schedule. The petition, filed jointly by…
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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot meets Governor Kalraj Mishra after 2 Bharatiya Tribal Party MLAs extend support

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot meets Governor Kalraj Mishra after 2 Bharatiya Tribal Party MLAs extend support

Amid the ongoing political drama in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday (July 18) met Governor Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur and handed him a letter confirming that two MLAs of the Bharatiya Tribal Party (BTP) are backing his government.  "Governor Kalraj Mishra on Saturday evening met Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in his official residence. It was a courtesy meeting. Mr Gehlot informed the Governor about the measures taken by the state government against the coronavirus pandemic. The meeting lasted 45 minutes," the Governor's…
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