Misplaced Pages

#253746

73-546: According to Chapter Five of the 2004 Constitution of Afghanistan , "the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as the highest legislative organ was the manifestation of the will of its people and represents the whole nation. Every member of the National Assembly took into judgment the general welfare and supreme interests of all people of Afghanistan at the time of casting their vote". The parliament

146-700: A hermit while hunting in the foothills of the Aravalli Range . In the myth, the hermit blessed the king and guided him to build a palace on the spot, assuring him it would be well protected. Udai Singh II consequently established a residence on the site. In November 1567, the Mughal Emperor Akbar conquered Chittor . To protect his territory from attack, Rana Udai Singh built a six-kilometre-long city wall, with seven gates, namely Surajpole , Chandpole , Udiapole , Hathipole , Ambapole, Brahmpole, Delhi Gate, and Kishanpole. The area within these walls and gates

219-656: A Ghat named after Gangaur. Gangaur Ghat or Gangori Ghat is situated on the waterfront of Lake Pichola. This ghat serves as a location for the celebration of some festivals, including the Gangaur festival. The idols of Gan and Gauri are immersed in the Lake Pichola from this ghat. A traditional procession of Gangaur starts from the City Palace which passes through the city. The procession is headed by old palanquins, chariots, bullock carts, and performance by folk artists. Shilpgram ,

292-524: A crafts village 3 km west of Lake Fateh Sagar, has displays of traditional houses from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra. There are also demonstrations by musicians, dancers, or artisans from these states. The 10-day festival organized here is a treat for the visitor to an array of exquisite art and craft. One of the important objectives of the Shilpgram festival is in the sphere of increasing awareness and knowledge of rural life and crafts, specifically, for

365-535: A crime, citizens held the right to be informed of the charges, to representation by an advocate, and to presumption of innocence . Article 34 states, "Freedom of expression shall be inviolable. Every Afghan shall have the right to express thoughts through speech, writing, illustrations as well as other means in accordance with provisions of this constitution. Every Afghan shall have the right, according to provisions of law, to print and publish on subjects without prior submission to state authorities. Directives related to

438-407: A hot semi-arid climate . The three main seasons, summer, monsoon and winter respectively, dominate the city of Udaipur. Being located in the desert lands of Rajasthan, the climate and weather of Udaipur is usually hot. The summer season runs from mid-March to June and touches temperature ranging from 23 °C (73 °F) to 44 °C (111 °F) in the months of March to June. Monsoons arrive in

511-563: A large Jain community. Jains makes nearly 10% of the population of Udaipur, as compared to the national average of 0.37%. Udaipur is governed by the Udaipur Municipal Corporation . The corporation has 70 municipal wards and Govind Singh Tak is the mayor. The city had a city council that was converted into a municipal corporation in 2013. Recently, an all-woman police patrol team was deployed in Udaipur. The initiative, taken by

584-664: A mixture of appointed and elected members (total 102 members). Sixty-eight members were selected by 34 directly elected Provincial Councils, and 34 were appointed by the President. President Karzai's appointments were vetted by an independent UN sponsored election board and included 17 women (50%), as required by the Constitution. Each provincial council elected one council member to serve in the Jirga (34 members), also each district council (34 members). Representatives of provincial councils served

657-665: A number of Bollywood movies. Some of them shot here include: Dhadak , Guide , Mera Saaya , Phool Bane Angaray , Kachche Dhaage , Mera Gaon Mera Desh , Jalmahal , Yaadein , Return of the thief of the bagdad , Eklavya: The Royal Guard , Dhamaal , Jis Desh Mei Ganga Rehta Hai , Chalo Ishq Ladaaye , Fiza , Gaddaar , Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke , Khuda Gawah , Kundan , Nandini , Saajan Ka Ghar , Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani , Pataakha , Mirzya , Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela , Prem Ratan Dhan Payo , Love Aaj Kal , Angrezi Medium . Udaipur

730-422: A state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi , the new Parliament building was inaugurated along with President Ashraf Ghani . Ghani tweeted: "Pleased to welcome PM Modi to Kabul. Though, India & Afghanistan need no introduction, we are bound by a thousand ties... We have stood by each other in the best and worst of times." 2004 Constitution of Afghanistan The 2004 Constitution of Afghanistan

803-488: A strategic geographical advantage. Udaipur is well connected with nearby cities and states by means of road, rail and air transportation facilities. The city is served by the Maharana Pratap Airport . Common languages spoken include Hindi , English and Rajasthani ( Mewari ). Dubbed "the most romantic spot on the continent of India " by British administrator James Tod , Udaipur is a tourist destination and

SECTION 10

#1732859496254

876-456: A term of four years, while representatives of district councils served a term of three years. Sebghatulla Mojadeddi was appointed President of Meshrano Jirga. An aspiring candidate for the Meshrano Jirga had to fulfill the following criteria: In addition, no potential member of the Meshrano Jirga could have been charged with crimes against humanity. The National Assembly is located next to

949-495: Is a blend of sights, sounds and experiences, which have made it one of the top destinations for weddings and celebrations. Udaipur is mentioned under the spelling Oodeypore in Rudyard Kipling 's The Jungle Book as the birthplace of Bagheera , the fictional panther in the king's Menagerie. Because of its scenic locations, Udaipur has been the shooting location for many Hollywood and Bollywood movies. Indian sections of

1022-661: Is also known as the City of Lakes, as it is surrounded by five major artificial lakes . The city is located in the southernmost part of Rajasthan, near the Gujarat border. To its west is the Aravali Range , which separates it from the Thar Desert . It is placed close to the median point between two major Indian metro cities, around 660 km from Delhi and 800 km from Mumbai . Besides, connectivity with Gujarat ports gives Udaipur

1095-568: Is also the host for the Udaipur Lake Festival, a cultural event organized by the Udaipur Municipal Corporation . In this festival, Musical programs, adventure sports, jungle safari, bird watching, light and sound shows, art fair etc. are held around the lakes during the three to four day period. Udaipur is also the host city for the first ASEAN Art camp being organised by the union ministry of external affairs from 21–29 September. There are total of 10 countries included and are taking part in

1168-539: Is also the setting of various Television series like Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai , Rakhi Ka Swayamwar and Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap . Udaipur is a destination for organising various national and international cultural events. Recently, Udaipur hosted the first edition of India's first World Music Festival , a two-day festival held on 13 and 14 February 2016. Performances were made by artists and musicians from more than 12 countries, including Spain, Ghana, Venezuela, Italy, France as well as India. Udaipur

1241-565: Is basically, the 11th day of each waxing ( Shukla paksha ) and waning moon ( Krishna paksha ). This Ekadashi, known as Jal-Jhulni Gyaras, or Jal-Jhulni Ekadashi, like all other festivals, is celebrated with enthusiasm. Udaipur was voted the Best City in the World in 2009 by the Travel + Leisure magazine, and is now amongst the favourite wedding destinations for Indian as well as foreign nationals. The city

1314-573: Is corralled in a 40-hectare plot in the famous Darulaman section of Kabul. It sits next to two historical landmarks: the Darul Aman Palace and the Tajbeg Palace . The construction work on the $ 220 million building was initially slated to be complete by 2012, in 36 months. The deadline, however, was pushed back due to challenging work conditions, shortage of skilled workforce and precarious security environment. More than 500 laborers had worked on

1387-587: Is covered with rocks, hills and dense forest. There are two important passages in the Aravali ranges viz. Desuri Nal and Saoke which serves as a link between Udaipur and Jodhpur District . The lakes of the city being interconnected form a lake system which supports and sustains the groundwater recharge, water availability for drinking, agriculture, industries and is a source of employment through tourism. The lake system has three main lakes in its upper catchment area, six lakes within its municipal boundary and one lake in

1460-765: Is known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era palaces. It has seven lakes surrounding the city. Five of the major lakes, namely Fateh Sagar Lake , Lake Pichola , Swaroop Sagar Lake , Rangsagar , and Doodh Talai Lake , have been included under the restoration project of the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) of the Government of India . Besides lakes, Udaipur is also known for its historic forts and palaces, museums, galleries, natural locations and gardens, architectural temples, as well as traditional fairs, festivals and structures. Due to

1533-507: Is located in the southern region of Rajasthan, near the Gujarat border. The city lies 403 km (250 mi) southwest of the state capital, Jaipur and 250 km (155 mi) northeast from Ahmedabad . Udaipur with its lakes lies on the south slope of the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan. The northern part of the district consists generally of elevated plateaus, while the eastern part has vast stretches of fertile plains. The southern part

SECTION 20

#1732859496254

1606-576: Is rising as an educational hub as well, with 5 universities, 14 colleges and more than 160 high schools. The Ahar River bank was inhabited in about 2000 BCE. There are footprints of two different civilizations, which provides claims about earliest inhabitants of the Ahar culture: the first ones are the Bhil /Bheels, the indigenous tribes originated at this place, and are still residing in the area in large numbers. The second footprints were of Rajputs , who once entered

1679-549: Is still known as the old city or the walled city. In September 1576, Akbar himself arrived at Udaipur and remained there for 6 months until May 1577. In 1615, Rana Amar Singh accepted vassalship to Mughal rule under Emperor Jahangir and Udaipur remained the capital of the state, which became a princely state of British India in 1818. Being a mountainous region and unsuitable for heavily armoured Mughal horses, Udaipur Udaipur remained safe from Mughal influence despite much pressure. At present, Maharana Mahendra Singh Mewar

1752-653: Is the 76th custodian of the Mewar dynasty. Jharmar Kotra Stromatolite Fossil Park at Jharmar Kotra south-east of Udaipur has been declared the National Geological Monuments of India by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), for their protection, maintenance, promotion and enhancement of geotourism . Gossan in Rajpura-Dariba Mineralised belt nearby, consisting of gossan , has been declared

1825-487: The BJP . Udaipur has two legislative assembly seats: Udaipur City and Udaipur Rural. The current representative of both the seats are from BJP . Udaipur has a diversified economic base. The major contributions to the city's economy come from tourism, agriculture and mineral industries. The handicraft and cottage industry sectors play an important part in contributing to the growing economy. The city has also been included under

1898-616: The Bonn Agreement . The constitution provides for an elected President and National Assembly . The transitional government of interim president Hamid Karzai was put in place after the June 2002 loya jirga . The first presidential elections after the new constitution was in effect, took place in October 2004, and Karzai was elected to a five-year term. The first elections for the National Assembly were delayed until September 2005. The constitution

1971-735: The James Bond film Octopussy were filmed in the city, the Lake Palace, and the Monsoon Palace. The nearby desert was the backdrop of the remarkable rescue of Octopussy ( Maud Adams ) by Bond ( Roger Moore ). Some scenes from the British television series The Jewel in the Crown were also filmed in Udaipur. The Disney channel film, The Cheetah Girls One World , was shot in Udaipur in January 2008. Some of

2044-613: The National Geological Monuments of India by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), for their protection, maintenance, promotion and enhancement of geotourism . Udaipur has been ranked 14th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India. Udaipur is located at 24°31′30″N 73°40′38″E  /  24.525049°N 73.677116°E  / 24.525049; 73.677116 . The city covers an area of 64 km (25 sq mi) and lies at an altitude of 598.00 m (1,962 ft) above sea level. It

2117-526: The Smart Cities mission initiated by the Government of India , and is selected in the list of first 20 cities to be developed as smart cities. In the 2001 census of India, 36% of Udaipur resident was reported to be meaningfully employed. Udaipur is well known for handicrafts such as paintings, marble articles, silver arts and terracotta. The Shilpgram is a platform where regional handicraft and hand-loom products are developed. Craft bazaars are organised by

2190-593: The Wolesi Jirga (House of the People) and the Meshrano Jirga (House of Elders). The Wolesi Jirga, the more powerful house, consisted of a maximum of 250 delegates directly elected through a system of single non transferable vote (SNTV). Members were elected on a provincial basis and served for five years. At least 64 delegates were to be women; and ten Kuchi nomads were also elected among their peers. The Wolesi Jirga had

2263-493: The kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana Agency . It was founded in 1559 by Udai Singh II of the Sisodia clan of Rajputs , when he shifted his capital from the city of Chittorgarh to Udaipur after Chittorgarh was besieged by Akbar . It remained as the capital city till 1818 when Mewar became a British princely state , and thereafter the Mewar province became a part of Rajasthan when India gained independence in 1947. It

National Assembly (Afghanistan) - Misplaced Pages Continue

2336-505: The Meshrano Jirga. The nation's top court was the Stera Mahkama (Supreme Court). Its members were appointed by the president for 10-year terms. There were also High Courts, Appeals Courts, and local and district courts. Eligible judges had their training in either Islamic jurisprudence or secular law. Courts were allowed to use Hanafi jurisprudence in situations where the Constitution lacks provisions. The current cabinet consists of

2409-471: The Rajasthan government, is aimed at ensuring the security of women from eve-teasers, and for the general safety of the public, especially tourists. The team is fully equipped with arms, security equipment, first aid and other amenities besides motorcycles for patrolling the city. Udaipur has its own constituency for representation in the Lok Sabha . The current representative of Udaipur is Mannalal Rawat of

2482-488: The Shilpgram, with an aim to encourage the regional arts and crafts, the handicraft and hand-loom works. Udaipur, with its lakes, and historic palaces and architecture, is a major destination for tourists, both domestic and foreign nationals visiting the state. Over 1.4 million tourists visited Udaipur in 2016. With numerous hotels to serve visiting tourists, Udaipur is home to some of the country's most popular luxury hotels and resorts. The Oberoi Udaivilas has been ranked as

2555-560: The building, most of them Indian nationals. The main attraction of the building is a bronze dome of 32 meter diameter and 17.15 meter height is considered to be the largest dome in Asia. The big dome will cover the assembly hall and the small dome will be over the entrance lobby. In front of the building, there is a water body with nine cascading fountains. Inside the building, a 6-meter fountain, made of green marble imported from Indian city of Udaipur , has been installed. On December 25, 2015, during

2628-410: The city limits the population was 474,531. As per the data, the male population of the city was 233,959 and the female population was 217,141 in 2011. The total population for the age group of 0–6 years old was 47,932. The sex-ratio of the city was 928. The child sex-ratio (0–6 years of age) was 866. As per the estimated 2019 population data, the total population of Udaipur is 662,992. In recent years,

2701-496: The city make use of such wall paintings for decorations during wedding celebrations. Noted amongst the miniature style of paintings are particularly the Pichvais, which are those made on cloth, and phad , made on cloth scroll in a folk style. The Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal is a cultural institution based in the city. The institute with its museum is a platform that displays a collection of Rajasthani culture . Offering an insight into

2774-458: The city's cultural richness. The dynamic and vibrant dances of Bhavai, Ghoomar, Kachchhi Ghodi, Kalbeliya, and Terahtaali add a sparkle to the rich cultural heritage of Udaipur. Following a lineage of traditions and religious significance, the various dances complement the fairs and festivals held in the city. The music consists mainly of the use of morchang, naad, tanpura, and sarangi, among many other instruments. Miniature paintings are amongst

2847-500: The city. In Udaipur, the third biggest Ratha-Yatra is organized on the auspicious day of Ashadh Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) Dwitiya according to Indian Vikram Samvat . On this cultural day of summer solstice theme, June 21 of every year, the journey of the Hindu god Jagannath to aunt's house is started. The presiding Hindu gods of the temple Jagannath ( Krishna ), Balabhadra ( Balarama ) and their sister Subhadra are taken through

2920-463: The downstream. The Udaipur lake system, arising out of the river Berach (Banas Basin) and its tributaries, is an integral component of the upper Berach basin. The upper Berach basin is a part of the Gangetic river system, wherein the river Berach meets river Ganga through the rivers Banas , Chambal and Yamuna . The Udaipur Lake System can be divided into the following categories: Udaipur city has

2993-473: The drafting in 1922 of a constitution. The 1964 Constitution of Afghanistan transformed Afghanistan into a modern democracy. The constitution was approved by the consensus in January 2004 after the 2003 loya jirga . The Constitution consists of 162 articles and was officially signed by Hamid Karzai on January 26, 2004. It evolved out of the Afghan Constitution Commission mandated by

National Assembly (Afghanistan) - Misplaced Pages Continue

3066-541: The enclosed valley, and then continued to live in this place for centuries. Udaipur was founded in 1559, by Maharana Udai Singh II in the fertile circular Girwa Valley to the southwest of Nagda , on the Banas River . The city was established as the new capital of the Mewar kingdom . This area already had a thriving trading town, Ayad, which had served as the capital of Mewar in the 10th through 12th centuries. The Girwa region

3139-423: The end of winter and the onset of spring. This festival is celebrated by women, who worship clay idols of "Gan" & "Gauri" in their houses. These idols are worshiped by the girls who seek the blessings of Gan and Gauri for a good husband, while the married women pray for the good health and long life of their husbands. On the eve of the Gangaur festival, women decorate their palms and fingers with henna. Udaipur has

3212-578: The famous Darul Aman Palace in Darulaman , which is the southwestern section of Kabul where many important national institutions are found. The current building for the Assembly was built by India as part of its contribution in the rebuilding of Afghanistan. It was inaugurated in late 2015 by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his guest Narendra Modi , the Prime Minister of India . The current Parliament

3285-469: The field of production technology for agricultural development since its establishment. Udaipur has a rich cultural heritage from the past e.g. lakes, temples, huge forts, and palaces. The city has kept a balance between preserving the rituals and traditions of the past while keeping up with the modern advancements and changes in lifestyle{citation needed}. Like any other place in the state of Rajasthan, folk dance and music have an important place in adding to

3358-690: The financial crisis, only active agencies were included in the budget, and the excluded ones had been dissolved, but noted they could be brought back "if needed". Ratification, modification or abrogation of laws or legislative decrees; Approval of social, cultural, economic as well as technological development programs; Approval of the state budget as well as permission to obtain or grant loans; Creation, modification and or abrogation of administrative units; Ratification of international treaties and agreements, or abrogation of membership of Afghanistan in them; Other authorities enshrined in this Constitution. The Wolesi Jirga had 250 seats with members directly elected by

3431-635: The globe. Agriculture as in most other parts of the country, remains a leading sector in the city's economy. The Major crops of the area are Maize and Jowar in Kharif season and Wheat and Mustard in the Rabi season. Pulses, groundnut and vegetables like brinjals, tomato, bottlegaurd are some of the major food products grown in the city. The Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology , along with its affiliated institutions, has been working towards identifying, designing, preparing and adapting new techniques in

3504-404: The lifestyle of the royal era in Udaipur, the museum has a collection of dresses, tribal jewelry, turbans, dolls, masks, musical instruments, paintings, and puppets. With various cultural events including folk song and dance performances, theatre and puppetry, the institute highlights the different social stigmas, thereby proving to be a powerful education tool for the masses. Gangaur is one of

3577-409: The major driving resources behind the industries based in the city. Marble is exclusively mined, processed and exported from here around the world. The marble industry is well set and established with proper infrastructure and technological support for mining and processing. It is the largest sector giving employment to many people in the city and the immigrants from nearby areas. Udaipur is also home to

3650-404: The major languages spoken in Udaipur. Marwari , Wagdi , Urdu and Gujarati are some others which are in use in the city. Hindi is spoken by 54.77%, 23.03% Mewari, 11.39% Rajasthani , 3.87% Urdu and 2.97% Sindhi as their first language. Hinduism is the major religion followed in the city, with 72.9% of the city's population being Hindu . Muslims come second at 15.6%. The city also has

3723-501: The month of July heralded by dust and thunderstorms. With its greenery and lakes, the city is one of the top monsoon destinations of the country. The winter season prevails from the month of October till the month of March. Humidity, which prevails during monsoons, diminishes at the arrival of winters. The city observes pleasant sunny days and enjoyable cool nights with the temperature ranging from 5 °C (41 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F). Udaipur's monsoon and winter climates are

SECTION 50

#1732859496254

3796-410: The most appealing time to visit. Tourists arrive in large numbers, anytime between mid-September to late March or early April. Even in January, the coldest month, the days are bright, sunny and warm with maximum temperature around 28.3 °C (82.9 °F). Mornings, evenings and nights are cold. According to the 2011 census, the total population of Udaipur city was 451,100. Including suburbs outside

3869-415: The most commonly practiced faith throughout Afghanistan. Followers of other religions are "free to exercise their faith and perform their religious rites" within the limits of the law. There is no mention of freedom of thought , and apostasy from Islam . Citizens were guaranteed the right to life and liberty, to privacy , of peaceful assembly , from torture and of expression and speech . If accused of

3942-428: The most famous paintings developed under the patronage of the rulers of Rajasthan . The simplest among these are done on walls, and through folk in style, they nevertheless have some of the flavors of frescoes one sees in the old palaces. The tradition of painting the wall of houses with scenes from mythological and chivalric tales has been prevalent in Rajasthan for the past many centuries {citation needed}. The people of

4015-426: The most important local Hindu festivals in Rajasthan. In some form or the other it is celebrated all over Rajasthan. "gan" is a synonym for Shiva and "Gauri" or "gaur" stands for Hindu Goddess Parvati , the wife of Shiva. Gangaur celebrates the marriage and is a symbol of conjugal and marital happiness. It is celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March–April), the first month of the Hindu calendar. This month marks

4088-404: The other non-Indian movies and TV shows filmed in Udaipur include: Darjeeling Limited , Opening Night , Heat and Dust , Indische Ring , Inside Octopussy , James Bond in India , The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel , Gandhi , and The Fall . Jag Mandir , a documentary film directed for television by Werner Herzog in 1991, was also filmed in the city. Udaipur has been a location for

4161-553: The people. Sixty-eight women were elected to the seats reserved under the Constitution, while 17 of them were elected in their own right. Each province was given proportionate representation in the Wolesi Jirga according to its population. Each member of the Wolesi Jirga enjoyed a five-year term. An aspiring candidate for the Wolesi Jirga had to fulfill the following criteria: In addition, no candidate could have been charged with crimes against humanity. The Meshrano Jirga consisted of

4234-407: The population growth of Udaipur has increased amazingly due to its weather, relaxing environment and wonderful places to visit nearby. Udaipur has an average effective literacy rate of 90.43 percent, as compared to the national average of 74.04 percent: male literacy rate being 95.41 percent while the female literacy rate being 85.08 percent. Languages of Udaipur (2011) Hindi and Mewari are

4307-578: The president, his two vice-presidents and 25 ministers. The ministers are appointed by the president but need approval from the Wolesi Jirga (lower house). The constitution divides Afghanistan into 34 provinces. Each province is governed by a provincial council with members elected for four-year terms. Provincial Governors are appointed by the president. Provinces are divided into districts, which contain villages and towns. Every village and town will also have councils, with members serving for three years. The Constitution describes Islam as its sacred law and

4380-409: The press, radio and television as well as publications and other mass media shall be regulated by law." Provisions are made to ensure free education and healthcare for all citizens. Article 16 of the constitution states that "from amongst Pashto , Dari , Uzbek , Turkmen , Balochi , Pashai , Nuristani and other current languages in the country, Pashto and Dari shall be the official languages of

4453-527: The primary responsibility for making and ratifying laws and approving the actions of the president and had considerable veto power over senior appointments and policies The Meshrano Jirga consisted of an unspecified number of local dignitaries and experts appointed by provincial councils, district councils, and the president. The president also appointed two representatives of the physically disabled. The lower house passed laws, approved budgets and ratified treaties – all of which required subsequent approval by

SECTION 60

#1732859496254

4526-464: The right to own immovable property in Afghanistan. Udaipur Udaipur ( Hindi : IPA: [ʊdəjpʊɾ] , pronunciation ) ( ISO 15919 : Udayapura ) is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan , about 415 km (258 mi) south of the state capital Jaipur . It serves as the administrative headquarters of Udaipur district . It is the historic capital of

4599-682: The several lakes present here, it is one of several cities in Asia that are sometimes called the " Venice of the East ". Udaipur's economy is primarily driven by tourism, though minerals, marble processing, chemical manufacturing and development, electronic manufacturing and the handicraft industry are also contributors. Udaipur hosts several state and regional public offices, including offices of Director of Mines and Geology, Commissioner of Excise, Commissioner of Tribal Area Development, and Rajasthan State Mines and Mineral Corporation Limited , as well as major private companies like Hindustan Zinc Limited . Udaipur

4672-604: The state." In addition, other languages are considered "the third official language" in areas where they are spoken by a majority. Article 20 states that the Afghan National Anthem (Wolesi Tarana) "shall be in Pashto with the mention of "God is Great" as well as the names of the tribes of Afghanistan." The constitution aims "to foster and develop all languages of Afghanistan." (Article 16) Foreigners are not allowed to own land in Afghanistan. Foreign individuals shall not have

4745-401: The streets in decorated wooden chariots, which are made annually. The Chariot of Hindu god Jagannath, called Nandighosha, has 16 wheels and is covered in red and yellow. For many Hindus, the sanctity of the festival is that a touch of the chariot or pulling ropes is considered to give the results of several pious actions or penance for ages. According to the Hindu calendar, Gyaras, or Ekadashi

4818-643: The world's number 1 hotel in 2015. The Taj Lake Palace and the Leela Palace Udaipur are also amongst the most expensive hotels in the country. With various other renowned hotel chains present in the city, the tourism sector has been a fairly large contributor to the economic growth and fame of Udaipur. Udaipur district is particularly rich in mineral resources as a large variety of important minerals are found here. Copper, lead, zinc and silver, industrial minerals like phosphate, asbestos, calcite, limestone, Talc (soapstone), barites, wollastonite and marble are

4891-433: The world's second largest Zinc producer, Hindustan Zinc . Udaipur is host to medium and large enterprises designing and manufacturing electronic instruments, control panels, sensitive metering technology and LED lamps. The electrical and electronics industry in Udaipur employs over 6,000 people. These businesses are Tempsens, Pyrotech and Secure Meters Ltd. Secure Meter Limited is one of the major meter manufacturers across

4964-478: The younger generation. Special emphasis is laid on workshops for children on arts, crafts, theatre, and music. Hariyali Amavasya (new moon day of the Sawan / Shravan month) marks the beginning of the monsoons and greenery. It arrives three days before the famous Hartalika Teej (Shravan Shukla Tritiya). People worship God Shiva for abundant rains and good agricultural season. Melas and fests are arranged in several places in

5037-660: Was effectively suspended between 1992 and 2005 due to the ongoing war and was reconstituted in 2005 after the collapse of the first Taliban regime. It was dissolved when the Taliban regained control of the country on 15 August 2021 , and transferred legislative authority to the Leadership Council . The Taliban did not include the National Assembly and several other agencies of the former government in its first national budget in May 2022. Government spokesman Innamullah Samangani said that due to

5110-521: Was essentially abolished on August 15, 2021, with the overthrow and dissolution of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan by the Taliban . In late 2022, Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada confirmed that the 2004 Constitution had been formally abolished on his authority. Article 62 of the Constitution of Afghanistan of 2004 stated that a candidate for the office of President must: The National Assembly of Afghanistan consisted of two houses:

5183-500: Was inaugurated on April 26, 2019, after being sworn in by Ghani. The foundation stone for the new National Assembly Building was laid in August 2005 by the last reigning monarch of Afghanistan, King Zahir , in the presence of Hamid Karzai and Manmohan Singh . India's Central Public Works Department (CPWD) was the consultant for the project and the contract was awarded to an Indian infrastructure company in 2008. The new Parliament building

5256-454: Was the supreme law of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan , which lasted from 2004 to 2021. It served as the legal framework between the Afghan government and the Afghan citizens . Although Afghanistan ( Afghan Empire ) was made a state in 1747 by Ahmad Shah Durrani , the earliest Afghan constitutional movement began during the reign of Emir Abdur Rahman Khan in the 1890s followed by

5329-443: Was thus already well known to Chittorgarh rulers who moved to it whenever the vulnerable tableland Chittaurgarh was threatened with enemy attacks. Rana Udai Singh II, in the wake of the 16th-century emergence of artillery warfare, decided during his exile at Kumbhalgarh Fort to move his capital to a more secure location. Ayad was flood-prone, hence he chose the ridge east of Pichola Lake to start his new capital city, where he came upon

#253746