Spurious clarified butter seized in JaipurOctober 14th, 2009 JAIPUR - Rajasthan police and enforcement officials of the Food and Civil Supplies Department in Jaipur seized nearly 6000 litres of adulterated clarified butter (ghee) on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, officials raided a unit manufacturing spurious ghee at Jaipur's Phulera town.
National exhibition of herbal medicines organised in KashmirOctober 1st, 2009 SRINAGAR - People from across the Kashmir thronged a four-day national exhibition of herbal medicines here on Thursday. Named Arogya, the exhibition is jointly organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Government and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Spurt in sale of luxury cars in JaipurSeptember 21st, 2009 JAIPUR - The sale of upmarket and luxury cars of international brands in Jaipur has seen a spurt, as the goldsmiths and real-estate dealers have helped develop the standard of living of residents here. According to a recent report presented by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on the sale of Luxury cars, the average sales growth across the country is between 12 to 15 per cent per year, while the figure almost doubles in Jaipur.
Jaipur blue pottery gets Geographical IndicationsAugust 21st, 2009 JAIPUR - The famed blue pottery of Jaipur has got the Geographical Indications (GI) status. It has been registered in the name of Jaipur district with the Geographical Indications Registry office in Chennai.
Wedding expo in JaipurAugust 7th, 2009 JAIPUR - A three-day long wedding expo 'Parinay' in Jaipur, provided the locals an opportunity to stock up on exclusive range of wedding garments and jewellery ahead of the wedding season in the country. Apart from designers and jewellers, some of the leading caterers, wedding planners and hotels participated in the recently concluded expo.
Former Jaipur queen Gayatri Devi diesJuly 29th, 2009 JAIPUR - Gayatri Devi, the erstwhile maharani of Jaipur who was once considered one of the world's most beautiful women and always stayed in the limelight despite the fall of royalty in India, died here Wednesday. She was 90. She was admitted to the Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital (SDMH) here Tuesday after complaining of breathing problems.
Rajmata Gayatari Devi of Jaipur passes awayJuly 29th, 2009 JAIPUR - Charismatic former royal, Rajmata Gayatri Devi (90), who had an eventful stint in politics and was jailed during the emergency, died at a hospital in Jaipur on Wednesday following prolonged illness. According to sources, a blockage was diagnosed in her intestine.
Gayatri Devi, former Jaipur queen, is deadJuly 29th, 2009 JAIPUR - Gayatri Devi, the elegant former princess of Cooch Behar who became the maharani of Jaipur and was once considered among the world's most beautiful women, died here Wednesday, an official said. She was 90. She was admitted to the Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital (SDMH) here on July 17.
Slight earthquake felt in JaipurJuly 9th, 2009 JAIPUR - An earthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter Scale was felt in Jaipur and surrounding areas of Sikar district on Wednesday night. There were no reports of any loss to life or property.
Jewellery industry gains glitter in JaipurMay 25th, 2009 JAIPUR - After a gap of sluggishness due to global meltdown, the gems and jewellery business in Jaipur is slowly picking up. Of late, the demand has picked up not only across the world but also from within the country.
Emaar MGF launches its first hotel in JaipurMay 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Real estate major Emaar MGF Thursday unveiled its first hotel project in India, Fortune Select Metropolitan, to be managed by an ITC subsidiary. Located in the heart of Jaipur, Fortune Select has 90 rooms that include six suites.
An exhibition of cartoons on country's current political scenarioMay 15th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - Shoeb Ahmed, an artist in Ahmedabad has put up a two-day exhibition of cartoons caricatured by him, depicting the country's current political scenario. The exhibition opened on Thursday and on view are around 70 caricatures of prominent political leaders bound to make visitors chuckle.
Hormonal treatment to big cats in Jaipur zooMay 14th, 2009 JAIPUR - The veterinarians of a zoo in Jaipur are giving hormonal treatment to big cats to help them breed faster. The big cats include tiger, lion and panther.
Jaipur on alert following bomb hoax on planeApril 29th, 2009 JAIPUR - Jaipur Airport was placed on a state of high alert on Wednesday evening after air traffic control was informed of a bomb on board flight number IC-661. Air traffic control said they had received an anonymous call from Mumbai informing them of the bomb onboard.
Now Art show says 'No criminals in parliament'April 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Not just a medium of expression, an art exhibition organised in the capital is giving out a clear message to the public - don't vote for criminals these elections. With paintings such as 'The Truth' - depicting a smirking Ravana wearing a Nehru cap, and one showing a number of wires coming out of the head of a faceless person and titled 'Confused', the exhibition, which is taking place at the Polka Art Gallery, will be on till April 15.
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