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Peacock poaching continues unabated in Rajasthan
Dr. Lalit kishore The menace of peacock poaching reaches its peak every year during the rainy season in Rajasthan. Around two dozen peacocks were found dead on Monday in two villages in the districts adjoining the state capital Jaipur. It is suspected that the peacocks died due to the grains which were laced with poison allegedly by the poachers.
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Dr. Lalit kishore The menace of peacock poaching reaches its peak every year during the rainy season in Rajasthan. Around two dozen peacocks were found dead on Monday in two villages in the districts adjoining the state capital Jaipur. It is suspected that the peacocks died due to the grains which were laced with poison allegedly by the poachers.
Jains in Jaipur celebrate Bhagwan Shantinath's Kalyanak
Dr. Lalit kishore The Jain community of Jaipur observed the Kalyanak of Bhagwan Shantinath - the sixteenth Tirthankar of Jainism on June 7. The main observance was held at the Digambar Jain temple at Taron Ki Koot in Jaipur with special prayers, fast and a message for the world peace.
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Dr. Lalit kishore The Jain community of Jaipur observed the Kalyanak of Bhagwan Shantinath - the sixteenth Tirthankar of Jainism on June 7. The main observance was held at the Digambar Jain temple at Taron Ki Koot in Jaipur with special prayers, fast and a message for the world peace.
Jaipur observes Tap Kalyanak of Shree Sumatinath Bhagwaan
Dr. Lalit kishore On Vaishakh Shukla 9 (May 19 this year), Jains celebrate the Tap Kalyanak of Shree Sumatinath Bhagwaan, born in Ayodhya to Megharaja and Sumangala Devi, who became detached and turned ascetic when he grew up.
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Dr. Lalit kishore On Vaishakh Shukla 9 (May 19 this year), Jains celebrate the Tap Kalyanak of Shree Sumatinath Bhagwaan, born in Ayodhya to Megharaja and Sumangala Devi, who became detached and turned ascetic when he grew up.
Jaipur observes International Museum Day
Dr. Lalit kishore Concerned with fall of visitors to Albert Hall Museum and to attract tourists to the museum, on the eve of International Museum Day, Rajsathan's Minister of Tourism, Bina Kak, inaugurated the website of the museum with pictures. Also, local daily Rajasthan Patrika carried a special feature on Albert Hall Museum today to mark the day.
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Dr. Lalit kishore Concerned with fall of visitors to Albert Hall Museum and to attract tourists to the museum, on the eve of International Museum Day, Rajsathan's Minister of Tourism, Bina Kak, inaugurated the website of the museum with pictures. Also, local daily Rajasthan Patrika carried a special feature on Albert Hall Museum today to mark the day.
Hindus and Jains celebrate Akshaya Tritiya for their own reasons
Dr. Lalit kishore In Jaipur, the festival of Akshaya Tritiiya or Akha Teej is being observed today, May 13, and is considered a highly auspicious day both by Hindu and Jain communities. The observance of the festival is believed to provide the non-diminishing benefits of good deed and new work or activity on this day. Many marriages, even child marriages despite the ban, are solemnised on this day becuase of the auspiciousness attached to the day.
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Dr. Lalit kishore In Jaipur, the festival of Akshaya Tritiiya or Akha Teej is being observed today, May 13, and is considered a highly auspicious day both by Hindu and Jain communities. The observance of the festival is believed to provide the non-diminishing benefits of good deed and new work or activity on this day. Many marriages, even child marriages despite the ban, are solemnised on this day becuase of the auspiciousness attached to the day.
Jaipur observes International Nurses' Day
Dr. Lalit kishore In Jaipur, the International Nurses' Day (IND) was observed by the Rajathan Nursing Students Association and various hospitals on May 12. A candle march was held at Gandhi Circle and rich tributes were paid to Florence Nightingale - the founder of modern nursing. Also, a human chain was formed in the city to highlight the cause and significance of nursing.
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Dr. Lalit kishore In Jaipur, the International Nurses' Day (IND) was observed by the Rajathan Nursing Students Association and various hospitals on May 12. A candle march was held at Gandhi Circle and rich tributes were paid to Florence Nightingale - the founder of modern nursing. Also, a human chain was formed in the city to highlight the cause and significance of nursing.
Jaipur observes Global Road Safety Week
Dr. Lalit kishore Jaipur observed the Global Road Safety Week from May 6 to 12 by organising various activities like a long short walk of school children sponsered by various government departments and civil society organisations on May 11 along with training of elementary school teachers on newly developed road safety curriculum at Adarsh Vidya Mandir, Jawahar Nagar and at Jaipur Children's Academy, Mahesh Nagar on May 10-11 under the auspices of Fleet Forum.
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Dr. Lalit kishore Jaipur observed the Global Road Safety Week from May 6 to 12 by organising various activities like a long short walk of school children sponsered by various government departments and civil society organisations on May 11 along with training of elementary school teachers on newly developed road safety curriculum at Adarsh Vidya Mandir, Jawahar Nagar and at Jaipur Children's Academy, Mahesh Nagar on May 10-11 under the auspices of Fleet Forum.
In Jaipur preparing false jewelry bills proves fatal
Utisthat Jagrat In a recent case, lending help to his cousin in a false dowry harassment case against her in-laws by preparing bogus bills proved fatal for a jeweler in Jaipur and turned the table on the victim who alleged harassment from her in laws.
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Utisthat Jagrat In a recent case, lending help to his cousin in a false dowry harassment case against her in-laws by preparing bogus bills proved fatal for a jeweler in Jaipur and turned the table on the victim who alleged harassment from her in laws.
Six-day Ajmer Sharif Urs Mubarak commences with flag hoisting
Dr. Lalit kishore The 801th Ajmer Sharif Urs Mubarak of Darbar Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti has commenced in Ajmer in Rajasthan with flag hoisting at Buland Darwaza on May 7. Holy shrine's Jannati Darwaza will be opened on May 11. It is believed that any one irrespective of clan, creed and faith who crosses the Darwaza seven times in succession is bound to reap the benefit of the efficacy of the boon.
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Dr. Lalit kishore The 801th Ajmer Sharif Urs Mubarak of Darbar Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti has commenced in Ajmer in Rajasthan with flag hoisting at Buland Darwaza on May 7. Holy shrine's Jannati Darwaza will be opened on May 11. It is believed that any one irrespective of clan, creed and faith who crosses the Darwaza seven times in succession is bound to reap the benefit of the efficacy of the boon.
Rajasthan kicks off observance of World Bird Week
Dr. Lalit kishore In Jaipur, World Bird Week (May 4-12) was inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlaut at his residence in the city in the presence of bird lovers, scouts, girl guides and other officials on May 4. Gehlaut tied a 'Parinda' - a bird's feeding place - on a tree in his official residence to launch a statewide 'Prinda Abhiyan' for the welfare of birds during hot summer days. The state level Scouts and Girl Guide Organisation is going to spearhead the observance of the week dedicated to the care and protection of birds.
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Dr. Lalit kishore In Jaipur, World Bird Week (May 4-12) was inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlaut at his residence in the city in the presence of bird lovers, scouts, girl guides and other officials on May 4. Gehlaut tied a 'Parinda' - a bird's feeding place - on a tree in his official residence to launch a statewide 'Prinda Abhiyan' for the welfare of birds during hot summer days. The state level Scouts and Girl Guide Organisation is going to spearhead the observance of the week dedicated to the care and protection of birds.
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