Poonia invites people for PM Modi’s Dausa visit

with the government.

“Investigation will be done in a week on their points under the monitoring of DGP. Whoever is guilty will not be spared. We will get try

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to make exams more full proof. The state government welcomes those who have good suggestions. Going for investigation in CBI is not a solution,” said Ya- dav. Meena said that 4 special paper cases will be investigated under the supervision of DGP.

“Government will take some major action in 7 days. Our demand for CBI inquiry will remain the same. Our protest is suspended till February 12. If satisfactory action is taken in 7 days, we will not agitate further,” he said.

Ashish Mittal Bonli (Sawai Madhopur): BJP State President Satish Poonia was on the Bonli tour on Saturday. Poonia was given a grand welcome at various places including Bansda-Bane Singh, Bamboo Pulia, Bamboo-Torda, in the town. Poonia performed Pooja at Devnarayan temple at Bans-Torda and invited people for PM Modi’s Feb 12 visit to Dausa. He addressed a meeting organised in the temple premises and reached the municipal headquarter Bonli.

BJP State President Satish Poonia addressing the program in Bauli, Sawai Madhopur.

Poonia Slams State Govt For Corruption

BJP’s Satish Poonia slammed the state government over the paper leak issue. He said that farmers have been cheated in the name of loan waiver, while Rajasthan remains at the number one position in the field of crime. Citing

Dera volunteers sweep city areas clean in a drive

increasing corruption, he called for the formation of BJP government in the upcoming assembly elections. Poonia appealed to reach in large numbers at Mumbai-Delhi Expressway inauguration program of PM Modi in Dausa on February 12.

2 BIKES; ANGRY VILLAGERS PELT STONES AT POLICE

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Bharatpur: A Lok Parivahan passenger bus hit 2 bikes from behind on the Deeg-Kama State Highway. Two girl and 2 male students were injured in the accident. The injured students are Satveer (18), Chanchal (16), Bharti (10), and Sumit (18). Police reached the spot and tried to persuade the crowd to unblock the highway. However, the angry villagers sat on a dharna on the road. Police had to use force as people got angry and pelted stones at them, in which 10 policemen including ASP Raghuveer Singh also got injured.

AAP’S MANISH SISODIA TO VISIT JAIPUR ON FEB 7

POLICE ARREST FRAUDSTER FOR `200 CR FRAUD

Jaipur: The devotees of Dera Sacha Sauda Rajasthan created a record on Saturday by giving a unique gift of cleanliness to every village, city, and division of the entire state including Jaipur. It was an occasion to celebrate the auspicious Bhandara after 5 years of Param Pita Shah Satnam Ji Maharaj. This cleanliness campaign was started simultaneously in the entire state. Gurmeet

Ram Rahim Singh started the campaign from Shah Satnam Ji Ashram Barnawa of UP by virtually sweeping and releasing balloons writ-

Heritage Walk, adventure activities pull huge crowd

Jaipur: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is gearing up for the state assembly elections in Rajasthan. The preparations will take place in the presence of senior AAP leader in Rajasthan and Deputy CM of Delhi Manish Sisodia who will arrive in the state capital on February 7. The party will organise road shows of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in Rajasthan in March. The visit of Sisodia may attract some former MLAs and leaders of the BJP to get membership of the AAP party in the city on February 7.

Jaipur: Jhotwara police have arrested a fraudster who forced people to invest in land in Gujarat. The police have arrested Datar Singh of the gang on the charge of swindling Rs 200 crores. Singh, who is the director of Nexa Evergreen Company along with his accomplices, had tricked people into investing in land in Gujarat and cheated about 35 people of Rs 200 crore. The company has cheated people from many districts of Rajasthan. The accused is in police custody for interrogation.

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Addressing the convocation ceremony, Mishra called upon universities to link quality education with fundamental research culture

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Kota: A nature walk was organised at Abheda Biological Park on the second day of Kota Mahotsav on Saturday. People enjoyed the boat race and multiple water sports were conducted. In the race, those who came first, second, and third got prizes. The photo exhibition at the Art Gallery and flower exhibition at Kishore Sagar Pal drew the maximum attention. The Kota Do- ria Saree Fashion Show was also organised at Seven Wonders. The famous Kabir Cafe Band performed at the cultural evening at Maharao Umaid Singh Stadium. Heritage Walk from Mahatma Gandhi School to Garh Palace will be held today along with a dog show. Adventure activities will be conducted from 10 to 5 PM. Indian Idol fame Sawai Bhat will also perform at Maharao Ummed Singh Stadium. ten with slogans related to the cleanliness campaign in the sky. In Jaipur, Bollywood actor and choreographer Vikas Saxena, JMCG May- or Somya, Commissioner Mahendra Soni, Retired Judge Ram Singh Bhandari, & councilor Uttam Sharma swept the roads at Vidyadhar

CET held amid tight vigilance on day 1

Stadium, Statue Circle, and near Vidhan Sabha.

The volunteers also cleaned gutters, drains, sewerage, & public and community toilets.

Ajmer Discom gets state’s first hi-tech lab to test smart meters

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Ajmer: The Ajmer Discom has become the first Discom in Rajasthan to have a lab for testing smart meters accredited by NABL, Government of India. Ajmer Discom’s Managing Director NS Nirvana informed that Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited has now converted its Madar meter lab into a hi-tech lab where arrangements have been made for meter testing as per national and international standards. Nirvana also said that under RDSS, it is proposed to install smart meters for all consumers in the next 3 years.

The Managing Director added that a proper arrangement has been established for testing various types of meters

Governor Interacts With Students

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Banswara: Rajasthan

Governor Kalraj Mishra on Saturday said the convocation ceremony is not the end of education but the gateway to a new life. Addressing the convocation ceremony of Govind Guru Tribal University in Banswara, Mishra called upon universities to link quality education with fundamental research culture. He also laid emphasis on saving tribal traditions and culture. Expressing happiness over the number of girl students being more than the male students receiving degrees at the convocation ceremony, he said this is a pleasant and commendable achievement. Governor Mishra awarded gold medals to 30 toppers and Ph.D degrees to 11 research scholars at the function.

He expressed the need for undertaking research projects which can give modern vision to folk culture and traditions. He called for the creation of employment-oriented courses, skill development and student-centred activities for the all-round development of the stu-

Smart Meters In Next Three Years

as per national/international standards in the Hi-Tech Meter Testing Lab located at Naka Madar in Ajmer (of Ajmer Discom). Also, an additional meter testing system of 0.02 grade of high quality and accuracy, which is fully automatic, has been established. In this hi-tech lab, testing of all types of meters especially smart meters can be done.

First India Bureau Jaipur: Common Eligibility Test in Rajasthan Senior Secondary Level started on Saturday. Candidates were allowed entry into the examination hall after proper scrutiny. The entry gate was closed an hour before the exam. Some candidates, who could not reach on time had to return. To ensure a fair examination, candidates and invigilators were not allowed to use mobile phones. Exams are being conducted at 828 centres. Thirty-five centres are in Tonk and 183 are in Jaipur. The exam will be conducted today and on February 11 for recruitment of Forester, Hostel Superintendent, Clerk Grade-2, Junior Assistant, Jamadar Grade-2 and Constable. A total of 16 lahks 33 thousand 631 candidates will appear in the examination.

Dotasra announces names of 27 block presidents

First India Bureau dent community. Tribal Area Development Minister Arjun Singh Bamnia said that with the opening of Govind Guru Tribal University, there has been a revolution in the education level in tribal areas. He said the state government is working for all-round development in the field of education and has started several schemes for higher education and asked students to take advantage of them.

Jaipur: State Congress

President Govind Singh

Dotasra announced the names of 27 block presidents of Rajasthan Congress in the fifth list. A total of 339 block presidents have been appointed. Now, 61 additional presidents need to be appointed. The presidents of Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal block are yet to be appointed. The posts were running vacant for two-and-a-half years.

State in-charge

Sukhjinder Singh

Randhawa said that the appointment of district presidents will also be done this month.