Sachin Saini is Special Correspondent for Rajasthan. He covers politics, tourism, forest, home, panchayati raj and rural development, and development journalism.
Articles by Sachin Saini
Tigress, cub found dead in Ranthambore tiger reserve
The tigress with her three cubs, was spotted on January 25 and since then, were under constant monitoring
Published on Feb 01, 2023 10:21 AM IST
‘MLAs resignation were not voluntary’: Rajasthan assembly secy to high court
The reply by the assembly secretary also states that six MLAs, including chief whip Mahesh Joshi, deputy whip Mahendra Choudhary, independent MLA Sanyam Lodha, ministers Shanti Dhariwal and Ram Lal Jat, and MLA Rafiq Khan collectively handed-over resignation of 81 MLAs
Published on Jan 30, 2023 07:34 PM IST
Rajasthan Central University bans BBC documentary, suspends 11 students
The Rajasthan Central University’s orders came after an alleged screening of the controversial BBC documentary on January 26 triggered a dispute inside the campus
Updated on Jan 29, 2023 04:22 PM IST
Day before PM’s visit, Rajasthan govt announces holiday on Devnarayan Jayanti
PM Modi will be the chief guest at a ceremony commemorating the 1,111th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Devnarayan Ji, in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara on Saturday
Published on Jan 27, 2023 08:09 PM IST
Elders should think about younger generation: Sachin Pilot in address to students
In the last few days during his Kisan Sammelan gathering in different districts, Pilot questioned his own government on the paper leak and political appointments of retired bureaucrats instead of party workers
Published on Jan 21, 2023 01:59 PM IST
Why no action against Raje govt for graft: Sachin Pilot’s fresh salvo at Ashok Gehlot
Congress leader Sachin Pilot fired a fresh salvo at Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot as he sought to know why no action was taken by the state government against the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime for alleged corruption
Published on Jan 20, 2023 12:32 AM IST
Pilot continues to attack Gehlot govt over exam paper leak cases
Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday continued to target the Rajasthan government over a string of recruitment exam paper leak cases in the state.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 12:23 AM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
Jaipur Literature Festival 2023 to begin tomorrow
The festival will host over 350 speakers from across a vast array of nationalities, as well as recipients of major awards such as the Nobel, the Booker, International Booker, the Pulitzer, among others
Published on Jan 18, 2023 08:43 PM IST
Bars, clubs to shut by midnight in Rajasthan
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot also hinted at further regulation of the functioning of bars and clubs in the state
Published on Jan 18, 2023 08:51 AM IST
Acting against kingpins in paper leak cases: Gehlot after Pilot’s comment
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday assured that action was being taken against “kingpins” in the paper leak case and that “no one will be spared”, as former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot reiterated his call for “concrete arrangements” to curb such cases.
Published on Jan 18, 2023 12:07 AM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
North shivers as mercury drops
As frigid northwesterly winds from the Himalayas is sweeping over the region, it is likely to get even colder in the next two days.
Updated on Jan 17, 2023 12:36 AM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
17-yr-old student dies by suicide in Kota, 4th incident in a month
According to government data, 22 students have died in Kota since 2022. Around 121 have died since 2011.
Updated on Jan 16, 2023 10:25 PM IST
17-year-old coaching student dies by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota
In wake of such cases, the Rajasthan government is likely to introduce a bill in the winter session of the state assembly to regulate private educational institutes – from schools to universities to test-prep specialists – and ease the academic pressure on students
Updated on Jan 16, 2023 03:35 PM IST
Rajasthan govt to bring in ‘virtual schooling’, will sign MoU with Ed-Tech firms
The MoU which will be called ‘Virtual Integration Partnership (VIP)’, will be done for a minimum of four years
Published on Jan 15, 2023 07:34 PM IST
Rajasthan: Sachin Pilot to address ‘Kisan Mahasammelan’ in five districts
The series of meetings which will be attended by various sections of society from farmers to youth and students is also seen as a show of the party’s strength and popularity among the people.
Updated on Jan 15, 2023 03:09 PM IST
‘Parliamentary sovereignty cannot be diluted’: Dhankar
Vice president Jagdeep Dhankar said no institution can wield power or authority to neutralise the mandate of the people
Updated on Jan 11, 2023 05:47 PM IST
Activists raise concerns over plan for zoo inside Rajasthan sanctuary
The Rajasthan Forest department admitted that there is a proposal to build a zoo in Bharatpur but not in the national park.
Updated on Jan 11, 2023 04:02 AM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur
Rajasthan: Congress MLA’s son arrested in rape case
Jitendra Solanki, a police officer, said that Deepak Meena was arrested on Tuesday following a special court’s direction
Published on Jan 10, 2023 09:35 AM IST
Rajasthan paper leak case: Illegal coaching centre demolished by JDA authorities
The building had illegal commercial construction of serious nature such as zero setbacks and encroachment on road after which the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) demolished it
Updated on Jan 09, 2023 10:35 PM IST
Witness to Udaipur tailor’s beheading bedridden after brain haemorrhage in Oct
Rajkumar Sharma is an eyewitness to his employer Kanhaiya Lal’s beheading in Rajasthan’s Udaipur in June
Published on Jan 09, 2023 04:42 PM IST
Sachin Saini and Sohail Khan
Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau withdraws order on accused amid flak
The opposition had hugely criticised the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) order.
Published on Jan 06, 2023 10:04 PM IST
If I could, I would have got rapists and gangsters paraded in public: Ashok Gehlot
The Rajasthan chief minister said that his Congress-led government believes in zero tolerance against corruption
Published on Jan 06, 2023 02:28 PM IST
2nd priest protesting move to develop Jain site in Jharkhand for tourism dies
Samarth Sagar, 74, began his strike at Jaipur’s Sanghiji Temple after another priest died this week while opposing the move
Published on Jan 06, 2023 01:59 PM IST
Probe and prosecution form the backbone of rule of law: MoS Home Nityanand Rai
Rai said it is the need of the hour to strengthen the police intellectually, physically and organisationally and transform it into a smart force
Published on Jan 05, 2023 05:17 PM IST
Rajasthan govt facing credibility crisis, alleges Sudhanshu Trivedi
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that law and order situation has deteriorated in Rajasthan under the chief minister Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in the state
Published on Jan 05, 2023 04:31 PM IST
Sammed Shikharji: Another Jain priest begins hunger strike in Jaipur
Top police officers rushed to Sanghiji Temple and spoke to community leaders as Samarthsagar announced his fast
Published on Jan 05, 2023 04:08 PM IST
Rajasthan ACB asks officials to not identify accused
All chowki in-charges have been directed “to not reveal the name and photo of the accused and suspects unless they are convicted by the court”
Published on Jan 05, 2023 03:52 PM IST
Rajasthan man, who returned from US, tests positive for XBB 1.5 Covid variant
According to the Rajasthan health department, this is the first case of XBB 1.5 Covid variant in the state
Updated on Jan 04, 2023 06:11 PM IST
Jain priest on hunger strike dies in Raj as stir continues
The deceased Jain priest was identified as Sugyeyasagar Maharaj (72), a resident of Rajasthan’s Banswara district.
Updated on Jan 03, 2023 11:57 PM IST
Sachin Saini, Jaipur