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The Chief Minister's office dispatched the letter to the home department for further action which instructed the police department to take cognizance of the matter. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan: Police prohibit signs depicting caste, post, other identity symbols on vehicles

Civil Rights Society had written to Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot relating to matter of putting curbs on usage of aforementioned signs.

03 Sep 2019 8:26 PM

The Civil Rights Society had written to the Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot on August 9 relating to the matter of putting curbs on the usage of the aforementioned signs. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan: Police prohibit signs depicting caste, post, identity symbols on vehicles

The removal of these signs would also be helpful in curbing road accidents as these signs disrupt the drivers' attention on the road.

03 Sep 2019 8:07 PM

Earlier last month, for addressing the severe water shortage in Pali of Rajasthan, a train carrying water to drought-hit district was sent from Jodhpur Railway Station. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan CM Gehlot to provide 70 litres free water everyday to 13 desert districts

The state government had previously approved to provide 40 litres of free water to all individuals in rural areas of the state.

22 Aug 2019 1:51 PM

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday termed as 'shocking' the trial court's verdict acquitting all the six accused in the Pehlu Khan lynching case and hoped the Rajasthan government will do justice in the matter. (Photo: File)

‘Shocking’: Priyanka Gandhi on court’s ruling in Pehlu Khan case

An Alwar court had on Thursday acquitted all the six accused in the lynching case, giving them the benefit of doubt.

16 Aug 2019 12:31 PM

The chief minister took to Twitter to assert that his government is committed to ensuring justice and said that stringent anti-lynching laws have been enacted in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Govt to challenge Pehlu Khan lynching verdict: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Earlier today, a Rajasthan court acquitted all the six accused in the lynching case on the benefit of the doubt.

15 Aug 2019 8:43 AM

Rajasthan was in national limelight for the lynching of Pehlu Khan, a cattle trader, on April 1, 2017. (Photo: ANI)

Anti mob lynching bill introduced in Rajasthan Assembly

The bill provides for rigorous life imprisonment and a fine between one and Rs five lakh on perpetrators if the victim dies.

30 Jul 2019 7:41 PM

Workers TMC party and the BJP have sparred over the chanting of 'Jai Sri Ram' over the past few months. (Photo: ANI)

Don't use lord Ram's name to create ruckus and anger: Ashok Gehlot

West Bengal Chief Minister had reacted angrily to 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans at Bhatpara in North 24 Parganas district in May.

30 Jul 2019 10:02 AM

The chief minister said the Modi government had no concern for farmers, monsoon and the economy. (Photo: File)

BJP involved in destabilising govts, horse trading: Ashok Gehlot

Gehlot told reporters here, 'Wait for the time, truth prevails in the end. These people are playing the game of finishing democracy.'

24 Jul 2019 8:47 AM

He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of winning the election based on lies. (Photo: ANI)

'Rahul Gandhi is captain, no crisis within Congress,' says Ashok Gehlot

'Congress Working Committee (CWC) will take a final call on it but there is no leadership crisis,' he added.

23 Jul 2019 9:30 AM

Leaders across the political spectrum have paid tribute to the senior politician, who served as national capital's chief minister for three consecutive terms from 1998-2013. (Photo: File)

Sheila Dikshit passes away at 81, politicians pay tribute to senior leader

'A beloved daughter of the Congress Party, with whom I shared a close personal bond,' Rahul Gandhi Tweeted.

20 Jul 2019 7:09 PM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Ghelot shakes hands with deputy CM Sachin Pilot in the Assembly in Jaipur on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Infighting in Rajasthan Congress intensifies

At a post-Budget press meet in the Rajasthan capital, Jaipur, Mr Gehlot said he became the chief minister because he deserved it.

11 Jul 2019 5:57 AM

He also attempted to woo the locals by announcing free pilgrimage to Pashupati Nath temple in Nepal. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan Budget: Rs 1,000 crore fund for farmers' welfare

Presented by CM Gehlot, who is also Finance Minister, budget allocated Rs 10 crore for education of women belonging to minority communities.

10 Jul 2019 4:15 PM

Other senior leaders such as Salman Khurshid and Ashok Gehlot have also expressed that they will continue to follow Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul will always remain my leader, says Ahmed Patel; Congress veterans agree

There was wild speculation that after Rahul's resignation, senior leader Motilal Vora would be the interim president of the party.

04 Jul 2019 8:49 AM

The seat has been vacant after the death of state BJP president Madan Lal Saini. Saini was elected to the Rajya Sabha last year when the BJP was in power in the state. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Congress all set to send Manmohan Singh to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met former Prime Minister at his residence in New Delhi on Monday after meeting party president Rahul Gandhi.

02 Jul 2019 9:07 PM

Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde (Photo: PTI/File)

Consensus on Sushil Kumar Shinde as new chief of Congress?

The party, however, officially declined to confirm information on Shinde’s elevation and Gehlot’s resignation.

02 Jul 2019 1:30 AM

It was speculated that the chief ministers may also offer to resign. (Photo: ANI)

CMs of Cong-ruled states meet Rahul Gandhi, ask him to continue; Gehlot rules out resignation

The party leaders have urged Gandhi to choose a fresh team as per his prerogative and give the party a fresh spirit.

01 Jul 2019 7:24 PM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said only Gandhi can lead the party in the current scenario. (Photo: File)

Only Rahul Gandhi can lead Congress in current scenario: Ashok Gehlot

Congress workers sat on hunger strike outside party headquarters, urging Gandhi to take back his resignation from post of party president.

01 Jul 2019 1:03 PM

Chief Minister Gehlot's tweet comes a day after it was reported that Pehlu Khan, who was lynched to death in 2017 allegedly by cow vigilantes, was charge-sheeted for smuggling cattle. (Photo: ANI)

Pehlu Khan's name not in chargesheet, tweets Rajasthan CM

Ashok Gehlot asserted that the Congress party stands against lynching committed anywhere in the country.

29 Jun 2019 6:51 PM

Khan’s family said they were disappointed after learning that Rajasthan police had filed a chargesheet against him. They said they had expected justice from the Congress government. (Photo: PTI)

'Disappointed, expected justice from Cong, not chargesheet’: Pehlu Khan’s son

The chargesheet was prepared on December 30, last year, soon after the Congress came to power in the state.

29 Jun 2019 4:52 PM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said investigation into the matter was carried out during the tenure of the erstwhile BJP government, adding that the case will be re-investigated if any discrepancies are found. (Photo: File)

Alwar lynching: ‘Probe carried out by BJP govt,’ says Gehlot

The chargesheet against Khan was prepared on December 30 last year, 13 days after CM Ashok Gehlot's government came into power in Rajasthan.

29 Jun 2019 3:03 PM

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