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May 25, 2026 9:51 AM

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Jaipur today

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Jaipur on Monday as part of his India tour, with elaborate preparations underway for his arrival and security arrangements across the city. This will be Rubio’s first visit to Jaipur. According to the proposed schedule, Rubio is expected to arrive in Jaipur at around 2 p.m. on Monday and depart at 6.30 a.m. on May 26. During his visit, he is expected to tour Amer Fort. Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari is scheduled to welcome...

April 13, 2026 10:01 PM

Rajasthan: Jaipur traffic system set for smart upgrade

A special action plan has been formulated to strengthen and modernise the traffic management system in Jaipur city. The Jaipur Traffic Police has developed a comprehensive reform framework based on detailed studies and field visits to traffic systems in major metropolitan cities across the country, followed by an extensive review. In line with the Chief Minister’s vision, the administrative framework is being enhanced for greater efficiency. The number of Additional Deputy Commissione...

April 8, 2026 4:59 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 13,037 crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project to boost urban connectivity

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming urban mobility in Rajasthan’s capital. The project entails the development of a 41-kilometre-long North–South metro corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, featuring 36 stations, at an estimated cost of ₹13,037.66 crore. Expanding Jaipur’s Metro Network The new corridor will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation ...

March 23, 2026 12:47 PM

Rain lashes Rajasthan parts, weather alerts issued by MeT Department

The weather took a dramatic turn on Monday morning across several districts of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Alwar, Dausa, and Didwana, as rain lashed here, bringing down the temperatures and causing a chill. Skies remained heavily overcast as rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, swept through these regions. The Meteorological (MeT) Department has sounded a yellow and orange alert for rain in parts of the state for the day. In Jaipur, rainfall began around 8.00 a.m., with thunder and lig...

January 15, 2026 10:09 PM

Operation Sindoor symbolises India’s courage, restraint and resolve: Rajnath Singh

Describing Operation Sindoor as a calibrated and balanced military response amid global uncertainties, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thurssday said the operation would be remembered as a symbol of India’s courage, strength, restraint and national character. Addressing the 78th Indian Army Day celebrations in Jaipur, he underlined that India’s peace efforts would continue until terrorist ideology is eradicated. Praising the “indomitable courage, unwavering dedication and adaptability�...

December 30, 2025 1:23 PM

Jaipur to Witness Grand Army Day Parade Outside Military Area for First Time: Rajasthan CM

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday said that the Indian Army is the pride and glory of every citizen due to its valour, sacrifice, and dedication in keeping the nation safe and secure. He added that, for the first time, a grand and historic Army Day Parade will be held in Jaipur outside the military cantonment. The parade is scheduled for January 15 on Mahal Road, Jagatpura. The Chief Minister appealed to citizens across the state to attend in large numbers to witness and learn about ...

November 26, 2025 12:28 PM

Connecting youth with soul of democracy is need of the hour: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Constitution Day

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that connecting the youth with the core values of the Constitution is essential for strengthening India’s democracy. He was speaking at a Constitution Day event at Manipal University in Jaipur. Birla said the Constitution is not just a legal document but a guide to India’s national character, built on the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. He stressed that young people must understand these values and reflect them in their co...

November 17, 2025 2:26 PM

Ghoomar Festival to be celebrated on Nov 19: Rajasthan Dy CM

Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism and Arts & Culture Minister Diya Kumari announced that the Ghoomar Festival - 2025, a grand celebration of Rajasthan’s traditional dance form, will be held for the first time simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters of the state — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, and Bharatpur — on November 19. The state-level celebration will take place on the football ground of Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur. Chairing a meeting with pub...

February 25, 2025 11:34 AM

India to host 12th regional 3R and circular economy forum in Jaipur

India is set to host the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur from March 3 to 5, 2025. The event will focus on the theme “Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific.” Established by the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) in 2009, the Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum serves as a platform to help governments in the Asia-Pacific region integrat...

December 17, 2024 5:20 PM

“Double engine govt becoming symbol of good governance,” says PM Modi at the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government in Rajasthan, saying that the double-engine governance model has become a symbol of good governance. Addressing the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme in Jaipur, organized to celebrate one year of the BJP government in the state, PM Modi highlighted the increasing trust of the people in the BJP, referencing recent electoral victories in Maharashtra, Haryana, and the Lok Sabha elections. “BJP’s double-...