Harsha Kumari Singh

BJP's Promised Aid For Bajra Farmers May Yield Little In Rajasthan Polls

Assembly Rajasthan | Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Thursday October 18, 2018

The substantial hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for bajra or pearl millet announced by the union government in July was seen as a key measure by the ruling BJP to win over farmers in election-bound Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. But the delay in government procurement of the grain, a staple in Rajasthan that votes to elect a new government o...

Destination Congress For Manvendra Singh, Son Of BJP's Jaswant Singh

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Manvendra Singh, the son of BJP veteran Jaswant Singh, is set to join the Congress tomorrow at its chief Rahul Gandhi's home.

"Make In Dholpur": In Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi Tweaks PM's Initiative

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday October 9, 2018

Dholpur, a small town in eastern Rajasthan, hit the trending lists today as Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, on election trail in Rajasthan, promised to put in on the Make in India map. Mr Gandhi is on a two-day tour of BJP-ruled Rajasthan, where assembly elections will be held in a single phase on November 28.

29 Test Positive For Zika Virus In Jaipur, Bihar On Alert: 10 Points

Jaipur News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday October 9, 2018

Twenty nine people have tested positive for Zika virus in Rajasthan's Jaipur where a central team is monitoring the situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Office has sought a detailed report from the union health ministry. There is no need to panic and everything is under control, the ministry said. Bihar has also issued advisories to all its 38...

Rahul Gandhi's Mega Rajasthan Road Show From Vasundhara Raje's Home Turf

India News | Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Tuesday October 9, 2018

Rahul Gandhi's mega road show in six constituencies in Rajasthan's Dholpur and Bharatpur today is aimed at taking on Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on her home ground.

Photo Of Rajasthan Politician Urinating In Public Is Viral. He Defends It

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Anuj Pant | Monday October 8, 2018

A Rajasthan politician has landed in an embarrassing controversy after a photo of him urinating near a wall, right next to a BJP campaign poster went viral on social media. Defending himself, Shambhu Singh Khatesar, the chairman of Rajasthan State Seeds Corporation, said urinating in the open was "an age-old tradition".

7,000 Men, Rs 1400 Cr For Vasundhara Raje's Flagship Daryavati Riverfront

Jaipur News | Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Sunday September 30, 2018

The Daryavati River in Jaipur is getting a major makeover. Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has planned to give it the Sabarmati riverfront look, with greenery and promenade around it.

Key Witnesses In Pehlu Khan Case Allegedly Shot At On Way To Court

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh | Sunday September 30, 2018

Key witnesses in the mob killing of dairy farmer Pehlu Khan, including his two sons, say they were shot at Saturday morning while they were on their way to a court in Rajasthan's Behror to depose in the case.

Rajasthan's "Falahari Baba" Faces Life Behind Bars For Raping Law Student

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday September 26, 2018

A self-styled godman was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Rajasthan court today, a year after being indicted for the rape of a 21-year-old law student.

"Kamal Ka Phool, Hamari Bhool": Jaswant Singh's Son, Now Ex-BJP

India News | Reported By Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited By Debjani Chatterjee | Sunday September 23, 2018

After quitting the party, with the slogan "Kamal Ka Phool, Hamaari Bhool", BJP veteran Jaswant Singh's son Manvendra Singh, launched a scathing attack on the style of functioning of the party, both at the state and the central level. "There is a problem with the culture of governance and there is rampant corruption," he told NDTV on Saturday...

BJP Left Red-Faced As Leaders Fight At Vasundhara Raje Rally

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Saturday September 22, 2018

Two BJP leaders entered into a scuffle in the presence of Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje during an event in Alwar on Saturday, embarrassing the party ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

Jaswant Singh's Son Manvendra Quits BJP Ahead Of Rajasthan Polls

India News | Reported By Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited By Debjani Chatterjee | Saturday September 22, 2018

Manvendra Singh, son of BJP veteran Jaswant Singh, has quit the party on Saturday, at his Swabhiman rally in Rajasthan's Barmer. Joining the BJP was his "mistake" said Mr Singh while quitting the party.

Rebel Rajasthan BJP Lawmaker To Take Out His Own Swabhiman Rally

India News | Written by Harsha Kumari Singh | Friday September 21, 2018

In an open show of defiance ManvendraSingh, last week, indicated that whether he will stay with the BJP or not will depend on the response at his Swabhiman rally. He had skipped Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's Gaurav Yatra in Barmer and Pachpadra earlier this month.

On Vasundhara Raje's Event To Promote 6,000 Cops, Congress Cries "Misuse"

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday September 19, 2018

The Vasundhara Raje government will promote as many as 6,082 constables to the post of head constable at an event in Jaipur today. They have been asked to bring two of their family members along for the event, to be held at the Rajasthan Police Academy.

"Humpty Dumpty": Amit Shah Hits Back After Congress' "Mungerilal" Jibe

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday September 11, 2018

In a sharp take takedown of the Congress, BJP chief Amit Shah has dubbed it "Humpty Dumpty" after the nursery rhyme egghead. In Jaipur today on a stock-taking mission ahead of the coming assembly elections, he said the Congress has arrogance, a far cry from the leaders of the BJP.