Rajasthan reports 14,468 new COVID infections, active caseload crosses 1 lakh
India | April 22, 2021 19:16 ISTThe infection tally in state stands at 4,67,875 and the death toll 3,389, according to an official report issued by the government.
The infection tally in state stands at 4,67,875 and the death toll 3,389, according to an official report issued by the government.
The weekly positivity rate and death rate have increased at a fast pace, Rajasthan Health Secretary said.
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In a shocking incident, COVAXIN doses allegedly went missing from cold storage of Jaipur's Hari Bux Kanwatia Government hospital.
Reviewing the preparations for the Jal Jeevan Mission with the officials of the Public Health Engineering, water resource, and other departments, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that it is an ambitious project, hence there is a need to maintain greater vigilance and speed in its planning and implementation.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation of COVID-19 in the state. The CM expressed serious concern over the increase in the number of cases in the state.
Chairing a meeting regarding effective implementation of 'Mukhya Mantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana', Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has directed to ensure 100 per cent registration in the ambitious scheme which would provide cashless treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh to each family of the state.The CM said that the scheme, which comes into effect from May 01, will not require any fee to be paid to e-Mitra for applying for registration, depositing premium and printing. The state government will bear the fee. While registering at e-Mitra, the beneficiary will only have to pay 850 rupees as the premium amount.The Chief Minister said that the state government will bear Rs 3 thousand 500 crores and people will only have to pay Rs 850 for this welfare initiative.The government would provide this health insurance to about 1 crore 10 lakh families falling under the ambit of National Food Security and Socio Economic Census-2011, as well as 13 lakh small and marginal farmers and families of more than 4 lakh contract workers without any premium. Other families will be able to avail insurance for just Rs 850.
On the occasion of Rajasthan Diwas (March 30), state government released 1,349 prisoners from different jails.
The convict in the rape case of a minor in Jhunjhunu has emerged as a porn and drug addict, informed Rajasthan DGP ML Lather, while speaking to mediapersons on March 19.
Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia lambasted state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over phone tapping allegations and asked him to resign on moral grounds. BJP also demanded CBI probe in this regard.
Rajasthan's Jaipur prison opened a petrol pump that is being operated by jail inmates. This initiative is providing opportunity to prisoners to earn money. The revenue generated through the petrol pump will also be used for infrastructure development of prison.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has instructed to constitute a sub-committee for conducting 'Sarvodaya Vichar Parisksha' to acquaint students to the values and principles of Mahatma Gandhi.
Pushed by his daughters to pursue education, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Phool Singh Meena, now 62, will finally accomplish his dream to be a BA pass MLA.
From having a splendid meal to trying her hands at tabla to soaking up the sun, Sara Ali Khan is leaving no stone unturned to make the most of her vacay.
The Jaipur administration has warned schools to call students for classes or exams only after receiving proper consent from their parents.
Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, a devotee of Ram, this temple is situated on the hills, 20 km from Jaipur. There is also the famous Galta Tirtha at a distance of this temple.
In a daring heist, thieves allegedly stole huge quantity of silver kept in a box buried in the basement of a Jaipur house by digging a 20-foot-long and 15-foot-deep tunnel, according to police.
BJP to hold protest from 6-14 March against Rajasthan government as Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has failed in state, said Party National General Secretary Arun Singh on February 23.
Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Indira Meena reached at Rajasthan Assembly in a unique way. She came to attend the assembly session in Jaipur on a tractor.
Addressing a meeting with a delegation of farmers, cattle-breeders, dairy union and representatives of tribal areas during a pre-budget dialogue through video conference, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that these communities are an important part of the state's economy.
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