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Deep Mukherjee
Deep Mukherjee is a senior correspondent based in Jaipur. He covers Rajasthan for The Indian Express. Follow his tweets @manwithaquill
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Cleanest station: Jodhpur-Till a train that halts for two hours chugs inPremium Story
September 02, 2018 01:32 IST
“In 2016, when the cleaning contract was awarded to a private company, Rs 8.7 crore was allotted (for three years). This is a result of our teamwork,” says Station Director Narayan Lal.
Sun, Sep 02, 2018
Rajasthan govt makes it compulsory for teachers it appointed to attend Teachers’ day eventPremium Story
August 31, 2018 09:09 IST
The Opposition slammed the move, asking how the Vasundhara Raje-led government could differentiate between teachers appointed during various regimes.
Fri, Aug 31, 2018
Vasundhara Raje govt orders teachers appointed after BJP came to power to attend September 5 event, flip-flops over pay cutPremium Story
August 31, 2018 03:16 IST
The Opposition slammed the move, asking how the Vasundhara Raje-led government could differentiate between teachers appointed during various regimes.
Fri, Aug 31, 2018
‘Ostracised’ Dalits in Barmer village knock on court’s door, seek police protectionPremium Story
August 30, 2018 05:38 IST
According to residents of Kaludi village, a dispute broke out Meghwal and Rajpurohit communities after a complaint was filed against two upper caste boys for allegedly making casteist comments on social media.
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
Rajasthan journalist kept in Bihar jail alleges ‘political conspiracy’Premium Story
August 27, 2018 02:59 IST
The journalist, Durg Singh Rajpurohit, told reporters in Jaipur on Sunday that contrary to the charges against him in the complaint, he had never visited Patna. He claimed that he was wrongly apprehended by Barmer police “who did not follow procedures”.
Mon, Aug 27, 2018
Vasundhara Raje interview: ‘I have worked very hard, will not use Congress as benchmark’Premium Story
August 07, 2018 03:30 IST
As Rajasthan goes to polls later this year, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is seeking people's mandate during her 40-day 'Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra' that was flagged off in Rajsamanand district on Saturday by BJP president Amit Shah.
Tue, Aug 07, 2018
Amit Shah raises NRC again: Infiltrators must be deportedPremium Story
August 05, 2018 04:30 IST
During his speech that lasted nearly 20 minutes, Amit Shah slammed the Congress for saying that it would ask one question a day to the government during the 40-day yatra.
Sun, Aug 05, 2018
Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra begins today: Village decked up for Vasundhara Raje’s 3rd visit, villagers recount woesPremium Story
August 04, 2018 04:27 IST
Vasundhara Raje will traverse more than 6,000 km during the 40-day tour of the state. But for the residents of Garbhor, the village where the temple is situated, not much has changed since 2003, when Raje started her Parivartan Yatra after seeking blessings from Charbhuja Ji, another name for Vishnu.
Sat, Aug 04, 2018
Rajasthan govt spreading misinformation: Rajput outfitsPremium Story
August 03, 2018 03:38 IST
Members of the outfits allege that this is being done by the government in order to affect protests planned by the Rajput community during the 40-day Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra announced by CM Vasundhara Raje, starting on August 4.
Fri, Aug 03, 2018
Give cow smugglers 2-4 slaps, tie them to a tree and inform police: BJP MLA Gyan Dev AhujaPremium Story
July 31, 2018 00:57 IST
Ahuja demanded that the three men arrested be released immediately and a case of cow smuggling should be registered against Rakbar and Aslam, the two men who were attacked.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
Rajasthan signs MoU for first cow sanctuary in statePremium Story
July 29, 2018 02:46 IST
The state already has a ministry dedicated to the welfare of cows and last year it had announced a 10 per cent surcharge on stamp duty towards cow protection.
Sun, Jul 29, 2018
Mughal emperor Humayun, on his deathbed, told Babur to respect cows: Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Lal SainiPremium Story
July 27, 2018 01:45 IST
Rajasthan BJP President Madan Lal Saini's statement, however, is factually incorrect as Babur, who was the father of Humayun, had died in 1531, around 25 years before the latter’s death in 1556.
Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Vasundhara Raje will lead BJP in Rajasthan Assembly poll, announces Amit ShahPremium Story
July 22, 2018 04:54 IST
The BJP president also addressed a large gathering of the party’s social media volunteer team, where he asked them to take the party’s message to every district, mandal and booth through social media.
Sun, Jul 22, 2018
After five-year-old invites ‘bird curse’ in Rajasthan, her family walks on eggshellsPremium Story
July 20, 2018 04:58 IST
The authorities intervened nine days later, but the family say they are still scared, and that villagers have warned them that no one would help deliver Meena’s third child, due within a month.
Fri, Jul 20, 2018
Rajasthan: Five arrested for allegedly assaulting men transporting cowsPremium Story
July 20, 2018 02:10 IST
On their way back, the truck had stopped near the Hanging Bridge toll plaza in Kota district on Tuesday night where they were attacked.
Fri, Jul 20, 2018
The elephant in the room: A day in the life of Haathi Gaon in JaipurPremium Story
July 15, 2018 01:53 IST
Experts say much ails the jumbos ferrying tourists for rides at the fort. Families handling these elephants for generations worry about their future.
Sun, Jul 15, 2018
Congress leaders out on bail, people are calling party bail-gaadi: PM ModiPremium Story
July 08, 2018 05:58 IST
State Congress chief Sachin Pilot said in a statement that by training his guns on the Congress, the PM has made it clear that his intention is to target the party that is constantly becoming stronger in Rajasthan.
Sun, Jul 08, 2018
Take 5: If milk is being provided, give us sugar too, says 11-year-old PriyankaPremium Story
July 08, 2018 03:15 IST
11-year-old Priyanka Jatav, a student of Class 6, Government Model Senior Secondary School in Jaipur says, "It’s difficult to have milk without sugar."
Sun, Jul 08, 2018
As posters of ‘toppers’ go up, another 80,000 enter race for NEET at KotaPremium Story
July 01, 2018 00:39 IST
The results are in, the posters of ‘toppers’ are up, and Kota is set to begin another year of preparing, praying. Till then, for a while, students can ‘relax’
Sat, Jul 07, 2018
Rajasthan textbook omits reference to Khilji seeing Padmini in mirrorPremium Story
June 23, 2018 03:19 IST
The story of Padmini is mentioned in the chapter ‘Mughal Akraman: Prakar aur Prabhav’ (Mughal invasion: Type an effects) under the section ‘Padmini ki Kahaani’ (story of Padmini).
Sat, Jun 23, 2018
Garlic turns pungent for Rajasthan farmers as prices crashPremium Story
June 21, 2018 01:06 IST
According to Rajasthan’s Directorate of Horticulture, garlic production in the Hadoti region rose from 5,91,687 tonnes in 2016-2017 to 7,16,120 tonnes this crop year, resulting in lower prices.
Thu, Jun 21, 2018
Gloom in Rajasthan garlic belt as govt date for buying produce ends todayPremium Story
June 20, 2018 03:59 IST
Five farmers have committed suicide in the region since April. Their families have alleged that the victims could not bear the quantum of losses.
Wed, Jun 20, 2018
Rajasthan: BJP wins panchayat samitis, Congress urban civic bodiesPremium Story
June 15, 2018 04:44 IST
BJP state general secretary Bhajanlal Sharma said the fact that the party has won 13 of the 27 seats shows that the public has rejected the ‘negative publicity’ of the Congress against the development-centric and public welfare schemes of the state government.
Fri, Jun 15, 2018
Rajasthan: Listening to speeches by ‘saints’ must for studentsPremium Story
June 13, 2018 04:02 IST
On the first Saturday of each month, the students will be imparted knowledge on inspirational instances from the life of a ‘great person’.
Wed, Jun 13, 2018
Rajasthan ambulance scam: Firm forged documents to secure contract, says CBI chargesheetPremium Story
June 09, 2018 05:40 IST
According to the chargesheet, accessed by The Indian Express, it was found during investigation that while submitting its bid to NRHM, Rajasthan, ZHL had filed two documents — regarding its consortium with ICET, Netherlands —with forged signatures.
Sat, Jun 09, 2018