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Running against tide, Jaswant promises to halt Thar Express in Barmer

Last Updated: Friday, April 4, 2014, 17:23

Expelled BJP leader Jaswant Singh, who is contesting from Rajasthan`s Barmer Lok Sabha seat as an Independent, has promised the voters to bring in development, strengthen communal harmony and a halt of Jodhpur-Karachi Thar Express in Barmer.

Doctor arrested for accepting bribe, Rs 8.25 lakh recovered

Last Updated: Friday, April 4, 2014, 14:53

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested a gynaecologist for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 and has also recovered 8.25 lakh rupees from her residence, police said Friday.

Writing slogans on rice grains to create poll awareness

Last Updated: Friday, April 4, 2014, 12:17

A woman artist here has adopted a unique method to create awareness on the importance of voting -- writing poll-related slogans on rice grains -- and plans to display them at public places to draw the attention of voters.

Cricketer Azharuddin among 16 candidates file nomination

Last Updated: Friday, April 4, 2014, 00:36

Cricketer-turned politician and Congress candidate Mohammed Azharuddin was among 16 candidates who filed their nomination papers on Thursday for Rajasthan`s five Lok Sabha seats where polling will be held on April 24.

Expulsion threat looms over BJP MLA Manvendra Singh

Last Updated: Thursday, April 3, 2014, 16:23

Taking strong exception to its MLA from Shiv Manvendra Singh`s "anti-party activities" in the ongoing poll campaign, BJP Thursday asked the legislator to quit the party on moral grounds or face disciplinary action.

Nearly 90 taken ill after consuming poisonous seeds

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 12:47

Nearly 90 people, including 63 children, were taken ill after consuming poisonous seeds mistaking them to be almonds in the district, officials said Wednesday.

Rajasthan royals to battle it out on the poll field

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 12:32

Like previous years, Rajasthan will see scions of former princely families in the Lok Sabha battlefield with all four in the fray this time being sitting MPs.

Train to Pakistan prime issue as poll fever grips Barmer voters

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 16:08

A halt for the Jodhpur-Karachi Thar Express here has emerged as one of the main electoral issues as two lakh residents having family or business ties with Pakistan want easy boarding point for the cross-border train.

Narendra Modi to address rally on Jaswant Singh`s turf in Barmer

Last Updated: Monday, March 31, 2014, 18:03

BJP`s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will be addressing a rally here on April 12 as poll pitch intensifies for this seat after the entry of expelled BJP veteran Jaswant Singh into the race disturbed caste equations here.

Jaswant Singh complains against Vasundhra Raje; poll authorities dismiss it

Last Updated: Monday, March 31, 2014, 15:52

Expelled BJP leader Jaswant Singh has accused Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje of misusing religious places for political activities in Barmer, a complaint found baseless by the district administration.