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, June 18 (IANS) A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Rajasthan's Alwar town and the video of the crime then uploaded on a social networking website, police said Tuesday.
Jaipur, June 17 (IANS) The body of a young woman was found stuffed in an unattended box in a train compartment at a railway station in Rajasthan's Bikaner district Monday, police said.
Jaipur, June 13 (IANS) Two men were killed when a goods train rammed a truck which was crossing an unmanned railway crossing in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district Thursday, police said.
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha got a chance to enjoy shopping endlessly and cook in Jaipur when she visited the city as part of the "Star In Your City" show.
Jaipur, June 10 (IANS) In a major goof-up, a man in Rajasthan received an admission card for an examination for the post of junior engineer that carried a picture of US President Barack Obama.
Jaipur/New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) A MiG 21 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed Friday in Rajasthan's Barmer district, an official said. The pilot ejected safely.
Jaipur/New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) A MiG-21 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Barmer district of Rajasthan Friday morning. The pilot ejected safely.
Gurgaon, June 7 (IANS) Angry villagers Friday blocked the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway for several hours following the death of a villager in an accident, said police.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) A Delhi court was petitioned Thursday for its nod to summon Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi as witnesses in a case filed against Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his alleged "Hindu terror" remarks made at Jaipur.
Jaipur, June 3 (IANS) Depressed over being HIV positive, a 23-year-old youth committed suicide by hanging himself at his house here Monday, police said.
Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) Two men were arrested in Rajasthan Sunday for kidnapping and trafficking a 14-year-old girl from Maharashtra, police said.
Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) Another tigress has been reported missing from Rajasthan's Ranthambore National Park as she has not been spotted for the past few months, an official said Sunday.
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) While shooting for Annirudh Chautala's film in Rajasthan, Deepak Dobriyal had the retina, cornea and lens of his left eye pierced in a freak accident. Two months later, he is on the way to recovery and says the ruptured eye and the disrupted career are both back on the road to recovery.
New Delhi/Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar Friday described the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal as "shocking and disappointing" as police continued their probe and a Mumbai court extended the police custody of Gurunath Meiyappan and Vindoo Dara Singh Randhawa.
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Adding a grave dimension to the ongoing IPL scam, Mumbai police claim to have learnt that Gurunath Meiyappan was reportedly warned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to stay clear of bookies before the start of IPL-6, official sources said here Friday.
New Delhi/Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar Friday described the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal as "shocking and disappointing" as police continued their probe and a Mumbai court extended the police custody of Gurunath Meiyappan and Vindoo Dara Singh Randhawa.
Jaipur, May 31 (IANS) A caste panchayat (council) in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district ostracised a young woman, her bridegroom and their family members and forced all of them to wear garlands of shoes when she insisted on marrying a man of her choice, police said Friday.
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) A Mumbai court Friday extended till June 3 the police custody of the IPL spot fixing scam accused Gurunath Meiyappan, Bollywood actor Vindoo Dara Singh Randhawa, bookie Prem Taneja and hawala operator Alpesh Patel.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Delhi Police said Thursday it had seized Rs.5.5 lakh, the money allegedly given to Rajasthan Royals cricketer S. Sreesanth for spot fixing in IPL, from an event manager, Abhishek Shukla.
Jaipur, May 30 (IANS) To provide clean drinking water to villages in Rajasthan, the state government will set up over 1,000 RO (reverse osmosis) plants in rural areas of the state, officials said Thursday.
Jaipur, May 28 (IANS) Heat wave conditions continued to prevail in the desert state of Rajasthan with the mercury Tuesday hovering between 40 to 45 degrees celsius.
Jaipur, May 25 (IANS) A Kerala Police team Saturday arrived in Rajasthan's capital Jaipur with former Odisha police chief's son Bitti Mohanty, who jumped parole in 2006 while serving a sentence in a jail here for raping a German tourist.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Tainted cricketer S. Sreesanth's interrogation led Delhi Police to another mobile phone which he had gifted to a female friend from the money he earned from spot fixing in this season's Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, said a police official Friday.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid hinted at retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after this season.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid said that dealing with the spot-fixing allegations surrounding his team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the toughest phases of his illustrious career.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Hit by the recent spot-fixing scandal, the Rajasthan Royals will have to come out strong to take on the impressive Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) eliminator to be played at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai, who demits office Wednesday, will be remembered for turning the statutory body into a pugnacious watchdog of good governance and administrative integrity at a time when India is experiencing the need for greater transparency and a rebalancing of power that has tilted over the years towards the executive.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Rajasthan Royals Monday filed a police complaint against their three players arrested for alleged spot-fixing in IPL matches and, pending inquiry, suspended the trio's contracts.
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Two days after three hearing- and speech-impaired girls alleged rape and molestation by employees of a residential school here, statements of all the victims has been recorded, police said Sunday.
Jaipur, May 18 (ANI): In a shocking incident, staffers of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) raped two deaf and mute orphaned girls who were undergoing treatment for speech therapy at the orphanage. .
Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid believes reaching play-offs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was a great achievement of his team and said they were looking forward to playing the semi-finals.
Jaipur, May 18 (ANI): Police in Jaipur, Rajasthan, have confirmed the arrest of an army staffer for allegedly passing on classified information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Jaipur, May 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Police Friday arrested a clerk posted in the Indian Army's south-west command here on charges of spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency, an officer said.
Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) James Faulkner had a dream spell, claiming five for 16 as Rajasthan Royals restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to 136 in their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium here Friday.
Jaipur, May 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Thursday hit out at the BJP, which has called the CBI case against its leader Gulabchand Kataria politically motivated, saying that the party has double standards.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar Thursday gave out details of conversations between bookies and players. This led to the arrest of three Rajasthan Royals players S. Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan as well as 11 bookies on charges of spot fixing in Indian Premier League matches.
Jaipur, May 16 (IANS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi met party workers and office bearers here Thursday while continuing his task of collecting feedback over the party's prospects in the upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha elections, party sources said.
Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi arrived in Rajasthan's Bikaner district Wednesday to hold "feedback meetings" with the party's workers, party officials said.
Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) The second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 that concluded Sunday certainly brought out the essence and flavour of the Rajasthan's royal culture and heritage but somehow failed to live up to expectations.
Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) Designer Neeta Lulla, who has adorned several Bollywood celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, showcased her exclusive bridal collection at the grand finale of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 here Sunday.
Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Shane Watson made sure that Fortress Jaipur was still not breached as he led the Rajasthan Royals to a five-wicket victory over table toppers Chennai Super Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.
Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Two men were arrested here with gold biscuits weighing 30 kg Sunday, police said. They were later released on bail by a court.
Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings scored 141/4 against the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium Sunday.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's first gems bourse is coming up in Jaipur at an initial investment of Rs.50 crore (Rs 500 million/9 milllion USD) to facilitate organised trading of gem stones that would garner a sizeable business from abroad.
Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Designer Ritu Kumar left viewers mesmerized as she showcased her exclusive collection, featuring an ensemble for young brides, on day two of the ongoing Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 at the Fairmont here.
Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) From long flowing silhouettes beautifully embellished with zardozi and Swarovski to elegant saris and multi-coloured anarkalis accompanied with stylish accessories, designer Charu Parashar's collection at the Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 was a tribute to the state's royal heritage and culture.
Jaipur, May 11 (ANI): Zoo authorities in Jaipur are taking several steps to shelter and protect the animals from rising temperatures in the state.
Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Femina Miss India World 2013 Navneet Kaur Dhillon walked the ramp for Bhopal-based designer Shivangee Sharma during the second day of Rajasthan Fashion Week.
Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) A major attraction of the second edition of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 was an offsite show by Jaipur-based designer Rohit Kamra, who showcased his menswear collection at the pool side area of the Fairmont hotel.
Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) A Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) legislator in Rajasthan was arrested Friday on charges of arson and destroying public property during a farmers' agitation nine years ago, police said.
Jaipur, May 10 (IANS) Impressed by a 17-year-old student who figured on the state merit list and also cleared the first stage of the IIT entrance exam despite undergoing dialysis twice a week, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Friday said he will bear the cost of his kidney transplant.
Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Royal beat Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Thursday.
Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) Shaun Marsh top scored with 77 and skipper Adam Gilchrist 42 as Kings XI Punjab made 145 for six in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Thursday.
Jaipur, May 9 (ANI): Bollywood actress-cum-producer Preity Zinta promoted her upcoming romantic film 'Ishq in Paris' Jaipur.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India has improved significantly as a table tennis nation in the last decade, Commonwealth TT chairman Alan Ransome said Wednesday.
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Tuesday.
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils scored 154 for four against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh stadium here Tuesday.
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Pakistan's champion leggie Mushtaq Ahmed, who is a spin bowling consultant with Delhi Daredevils, has said spinners are playing crucial roles in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).
Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals clinched a thrilling five-wicket win over Pune Warriors, who were once again denied victory despite putting up a challenging total on the scoreboard at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.
Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals beat Pune Warriors by five wickets in the Indian Premier League clash here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium Sunday.
Jaipur, May 5 (IANS) Pune Warriors scored 178/4 in their Indian Premier League clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.
Jaipur, May 4 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari said Saturday that the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has an important role to play in efforts towards improving the environment by not only commenting on the effectiveness of the rules and regulations, but also by offering suggestions to the government for the purpose.
Jaipur, May 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot laid the foundation stone for JCB India's fourth construction equipment manufacturing plant at here Friday.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) is back with its second edition, starting May 9 in Jaipur. Over 26 designers, including Ritu Kumar, Neeta Lulla and Lina Tipnis, will showcase their ready to wear ethnic and western wear at the event.
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Cairn India is setting up a centre of excellence in Jodhpur that will provide world class training for upgrading skills of people engaged in the oil and gas industry.
Jaipur, April 30 (IANS) A man was arrested in Rajasthan's Karauli district Tuesday for raping a six-year-old girl during a wedding function, said police.
Jaipur, April 30 (IANS) Villagers in Rajasthan's Bikaner district Tuesday protested the rape of a 15-year-old girl in her school bus at gun point four days ago.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 (IANS) The Samson family witnessed a huge crowd at their rented accommodation here Tuesday a day after their son 18-year-old Sanju Viswanath Samson struck a 41-ball 63 in Rajasthan Royals' four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur.
Jaipur, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Monday met agriculture and rural development minister of Israel Yair Shamir in Beitgan city in Israel and discussed cooperation to promote agriculture.
Jaipur, April 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli said his team was 10-15 runs short as Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning four-wicket win with a ball to spare in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Monday.
Bangalore, April 29 (IANS) Indian IT bellwether Infosys became Environmental Tracking (ET) carbon ranking leader in 2013 for its greenhouse gas emissions and disclosure practices.
Jaipur, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Monday.
Jaipur, April 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 171/6 in their Indian Premier League tie against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Monday.
Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) A delegation from Rajasthan led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot now visiting Israel held talks with officials on cooperation in agriculture, horticulture and water resources, a statement issued here said Sunday.
Jaipur, April 27 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad recovered to make 144 for nine against Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match here Saturday.
Jaipur, April 26 (IANS) Ten members of a family, including three children, were killed when the van they were travelling in rammed into a stationary truck in Rajasthan Friday, police said.
Jaipur, April 25 (IANS) Five soldiers were killed and four others were seriously injured when the truck in which they were travelling overturned in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district Thursday, police said.
Jaipur, April 21 (ANI): A non-government organisation in Jaipur, Rajasthan, organised a camp where it provided prosthetic limbs, crutches and wheelchairs for Afghan War victims.
New Delhi/Jaipur, April 21 (ANI): Protest intensified across India on Sunday over the rape of five-year old girl. People continue to stage demonstrations outside the Delhi Police headquarters, demanding the removal of Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Mumbai Indians expect Delhi Daredevils to come hard at them when they meet for the second time in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.
Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) Born deaf and dumb, this 13-year-old boy stranded in Rajasthan for two years has little hope of reunion with his family. A police officer said Saturday that the boy, found in Sep 2011, has been living in different shelter homes.
Churu (Rajasthan), April 20 (IANS) Unable to pay for his treatment, and receiving no help from the government, the family of a mentally-challenged 33-year-old man in Rajasthan's Churu district has kept him chained to a bed for more than 12 years now.
Jaipur, April 19 (IANS) A self-proclaimed witch doctor was arrested in Rajasthan's Bikaner district Friday for allegedly repeatedly raping a woman over six months on the pretext of exorcising an evil spirit that he claimed possessed her, police said.
Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) In what promises to be a battle royale, hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have their task cut out to stop the winning-streak of front-runners Rajasthan Royals in the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) Saturday at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, further fortified in the light of this week's bomb blast.
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) Authorities Thursday banned gathering of five or more people in a town in Rajasthan' Ajmer district Thursday after communal tension flared up, police said.
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals jumped to the top of the table with a dominating 92-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Wednesday.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 87 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Wednesday.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane struck an unbeaten 54-ball 68 as Rajasthan Royal made 179 for three in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Wednesday.
Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Wednesday.
After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday afternoon, tremors were also felt in Deli and many parts of north India including NCR, Jaipur, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Odisha.
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Tremors were felt across parts of Rajasthan Tuesday, causing panic among the people. There was no report of any loss of life or damage to property.
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) A woman and her eight-month-old daughter were killed when a truck mowed them down while they were riding pillion on a motorcycle here Monday, police said. Her husband and son had a miraculous escape.
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) To tap its tourism potential, the desert state of Rajasthan is trying to prop up Sambhar, the largest inland salt lake in the country, as a unique attraction, Tourism Minister Bina Kak said.
Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab were bowled out for 124 in 18.5 overs by Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday.
Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League match here Sunday.
Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Though elections are months away, the election fever has gripped Rajasthan, with both the BJP and the Congress taking out 'yatras' to woo the voters.
Udaipur, April 13 (IANS) A dozen people were injured Saturday in communal violence here following an objectionable religious comment on social networking website Facebook, police said.
Udaipur, April 13 (IANS) A dozen people were injured Saturday in communal violence here following an objectionable religious comment on social networking website Facebook, police said.
Udaipur, April 13 (IANS) A dozen people were injured Saturday in communal violence here following an objectionable religious comment on social networking website Facebook, police said.
Udaipur, April 13 (IANS) A dozen people were injured Saturday in communal violence here following an objectionable religious comment on social networking website Facebook, police said.
