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Regional Passport Office: Union Minister Unveils State’s Second Regional Passport Office In Kota | Jaipur News
Kota: Union minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan inaugurated Rajasthan’s second and country’s 37th regional passport office here on Friday.
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla virtually joined the inaugural ceremony while MP from Tonk-Swai Madhopur Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria, MLA Sandeep Sharma, Madan Dilawar, Kalpna Devi, Chandrakanta Meghwal and Ashok Dogra were present on the occasion with the Union minister.
Speaking to the media on sidelines of the event, Muraleedharan said there were only 77 passport centers in the county in 2014 but now their number has risen to 500 in nine years.
The people from around 15 districts including Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, Baran, Swai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Pratapgarh, Dungerpur, Banswara, Rajsamand and newly formed districts Shahapura, Ganjapur and Salumbar will be able to avail passport facility at Kota and no longer need to go to Jaipur for the purpose.
Kota-based Abhishek Khinchi was the first person to get his passport at the newly inaugurated passport office here on Friday.
On the issue of CM Ashok Gehlot questioning vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar’s frequent visits to Rajasthan, Muraleedharan said the objection reflected that the CM was not interested in development and progress of the state.
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Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla virtually joined the inaugural ceremony while MP from Tonk-Swai Madhopur Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria, MLA Sandeep Sharma, Madan Dilawar, Kalpna Devi, Chandrakanta Meghwal and Ashok Dogra were present on the occasion with the Union minister.
Speaking to the media on sidelines of the event, Muraleedharan said there were only 77 passport centers in the county in 2014 but now their number has risen to 500 in nine years.
The people from around 15 districts including Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, Baran, Swai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Pratapgarh, Dungerpur, Banswara, Rajsamand and newly formed districts Shahapura, Ganjapur and Salumbar will be able to avail passport facility at Kota and no longer need to go to Jaipur for the purpose.
Kota-based Abhishek Khinchi was the first person to get his passport at the newly inaugurated passport office here on Friday.
On the issue of CM Ashok Gehlot questioning vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar’s frequent visits to Rajasthan, Muraleedharan said the objection reflected that the CM was not interested in development and progress of the state.
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Dhariwal inaugurates devpt projects in Kota
Shanti Dhariwal, the Urban Development and Housing minister of Kota, unveiled several development projects including water filter plants, a parking space, a link road, and a statue of Indira Gandhi. The projects aim to improve infrastructure and provide amenities to the public. Dhariwal also inaugurated a multi-level parking facility, a link road, and a statue of Indira Gandhi. The developments were carried out at various locations in Kota.
Shanti Dhariwal, the Urban Development and Housing minister of Kota, unveiled several development projects including water filter plants, a parking space, a link road, and a statue of Indira Gandhi. The projects aim to improve infrastructure and provide amenities to the public. Dhariwal also inaugurated a multi-level parking facility, a link road, and a statue of Indira Gandhi. The developments were carried out at various locations in Kota.
Dengue grips Rajasthan, Kota and Jaipur account for 39% cases
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The cities of Kota and Jaipur in Rajasthan have seen a significant increase in dengue cases, accounting for over 39% of the total cases in the state. Efforts to control the spread of the disease have been insufficient, with 26% of cases testing positive from January to September. Health teams are conducting door-to-door surveys to raise awareness and eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Recent rainfall has further exacerbated the situation. In addition to confirmed cases, there are also cases of dengue-like illnesses being reported. Several deaths have been recorded in the state. Other regions, such as Chhattisgarh and Kerala, are also experiencing a rise in dengue cases and have implemented preventive measures.
Visit homes for tatkal passports, police told
The state home department has issued a circular warning police to physically verify the homes of Tatkal passport applicants if necessary. This comes after an alert from the Centre about crime syndicates offering fake passports, Aadhaar cards, and Pan cards to illegal migrants and anti-nationals. The circular instructs police to thoroughly scrutinize passport applications, verify addresses and identities, and personally visit the applicants’ residences if required to prevent the issuance of Indian passports to illegal migrants. Strict action will be taken against those involved in any wrongdoing.
The state home department has issued a circular warning police to physically verify the homes of Tatkal passport applicants if necessary. This comes after an alert from the Centre about crime syndicates offering fake passports, Aadhaar cards, and Pan cards to illegal migrants and anti-nationals. The circular instructs police to thoroughly scrutinize passport applications, verify addresses and identities, and personally visit the applicants’ residences if required to prevent the issuance of Indian passports to illegal migrants. Strict action will be taken against those involved in any wrongdoing.
