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Mon. May 13th, 2024
Bikaner House
India Rajasthan

Bikaner House organises condolence meet to mourne death of retired officer Shri Yaduvendra Mathur of the Rajasthan Cadre of the Indian Administrative Service

Prateeksha Thakur

New Delhi, May 9, 2024:

A condolence meeting was organized in New Delhi in mourning of the demise of Shri Yaduvendra Mathur, a retired officer of the Rajasthan cadre of the Indian Administrative Service from the 1986 batch. Senior administrative officers from Rajasthan paid their respects to Shri Mathur by observing two minutes of silence at the Bikaner House.

The condolence meeting held at Bikaner House saw the participation of senior officers from the Rajasthan cadre, including Shri V. Srinivasan, Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Shri Tanmay Kumar, Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur, Shri Rajesh Kumar Yadav, Shri Rohit Kumar, Shri Pritam V. Yashwant, Shri Muktnand Agrawal, Shri Abhimanyu Kumar, among others, who shared their experiences with the late Yaduvendra Mathur. Additional Chief Secretary, Mrs. Anju Omprakash, along with other officials and employees of the state government, were also present on the occasion.
It is noteworthy that the demise of Shri Yaduvendra Mathur occurred on May 4, 2024, during a heart operation in Chennai. Apart from serving as an Additional Secretary in the NITI Aayog, late Shri Mathur served in various capacities in both the Rajasthan and Indian governments, including as the MD of Rajasthan Financial Corporation, Director of Revenue Intelligence, Chief Secretary Budget, Secretary Expenditure, Deputy Secretary Finance, and Collector of Bhilwara.

Fair at Bikaner House
India Rajasthan

The nine-day ‘Rajasthan Utsav-2024’ organized at Bikaner House concluded with the Rajasthani Handicrafts Fair.

Prateeksha Thakur

Rajasthani artisans made bumper sales of Rs 24 lakh at the fair held at Bikaner House

New Delhi, 5 April 2024

The nine-day Rajasthan Utsav concluded on Thursday at Bikaner House, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of Delhiites with Rajasthani art, culture, handicrafts and cuisine.

Organized by RUDA, Rajasthan Tourism Department and BHMS, the Rajasthani Hot Bazaar and Rajasthan Utsav at Bikaner House, along with various programs showcasing the culture of the state, attracted a lot of domestic and foreign visitors.

The ‘Rajasthan Utsav’ was a grand success, with the ‘Gangaaur ki Sawari’ and cultural evenings entertaining the audience immensely. Dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire, women carrying ‘Mangal Kalash’ added to the grandeur of the festival by taking out a procession.

Principal Resident Commissioner Shri Alok said that through such festivals, the Government of Rajasthan wants to make Bikaner House in New Delhi a ‘Gateway of Rajasthan’ and a showcase for Rajasthani art and culture.

Shri Om Prakash of RUDA said that during the festival, national and state award-winning artisans from different regions of Rajasthan set up 35 stalls at the Rajasthani Haat Bazaar held at the Bikaner House complex. They attracted a lot of visitors with their live demonstrations of art, clothing and food.

Shri Mayank Joshi of RUDA said that while visitors bought a lot of products made by Rajasthani artisans at this Haat Bazaar, such as Kota Doria, Sanganeri print, Bangaru print, Mojdi, Jaipur bangles, jewellery, clay pots, paintings, etc., they also enjoyed delicious Rajasthani delicacies like Dal-Baati-Churma, Mirchi Pakoda etc.

He said that during this seven-day Rajasthan Utsav, the bumper sale of artisans at this Rajasthani Haat Bazaar, set up by RUDA, was over 24 lakhs, which is a record sale in itself.

Rajasthani Dress and Handicrafts
India Rajasthan

Rajasthani Dress and Handicrafts Fair to be held at Bikaner House till April 4

Prateeksha Thakur

Rajasthani handicrafts, food and cultural activities are the main attraction for visitors

New Delhi, 4 April 2024

Rajasthan Utsav Mela is being organized from March 27, 2024 to April 4, 2024 at Bikaner House in New Delhi on the occasion of Rajasthan Foundation Day. The event is being jointly organized by Bikaner House Management Society, Tourism Department and RUDA, Jaipur.

During this festival, the handicrafts fair organized by RUDA is seeing brisk sales of Bagru print sarees, suits and other women’s garments prepared by Ram Babu Chhipa from Bagru. Mohammed Rawoof from Kota has set up a stall of Kota Doria sarees, which is very popular with Delhiite buyers. A stall of Jaipur jewellery, famous in India and abroad, has been set up by Abhilasha, where a crowd of women can be seen. Cultural performances by Rajasthani artists, block printing, and Rajasthani food stalls are the main attractions of the fair.

RUDA fair director Mr. Om Prakash said that this fair is proving to be a unique confluence of providing a platform for the exquisite products and artwork of artisans with national emotional unity and promoting traditional handmade products. Mr. Mayank of RUDA said that the fair is open from 11 am to 9 pm daily till April 4. He said that during the fair, many other interesting cultural activities and exhibitions are also being organized at the Bikaner House complex, where anyone can come and enjoy them. Free entry has been kept for the visitors in this fair.

City Rajasthan Sci-Fi/Tech

Pilot Safely Ejects as Tejas Aircraft Crashes in Rajasthan

Suditi Raje

First Crash of Indigenous Aircraft Occurs 23 Years After Its Inaugural Flight

12 March 2024

On Tuesday, the Indian Air Force issued a statement disclosing an unfortunate incident involving a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer during an operational training mission. According to the IAF’s official communication shared on X platform,

the pilot successfully executed an ejection maneuver, ensuring their safety. This incident marks a significant development as it represents the inaugural crash of the indigenous aircraft since its maiden flight over two decades ago. The aircraft, a symbol of India’s aerospace prowess, has maintained an exemplary safety record until this unforeseen event. The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation, highlighting the importance of stringent safety protocols and ongoing training programs within the Indian Air Force. As the authorities delve deeper into the causes of the mishap, it underscores the continual need for vigilance and refinement in operational procedures to uphold the highest standards of safety and efficiency in military aviation.

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