Rajasthan

President Murmu to begin 4-day visit to Maha, J'khand, Raj on Tuesday

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a four-day visit of Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Rajasthan from Tuesday, her office has said. Murmu will inaugurate the nationwide campaign 'Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat', being organised by PD Hinduja Hospital at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai on Tuesday. The President will grace the 'National Arogya Fair 2026', being organised by the Union Ministry of AYUSH at Shegaon, Buldhana on February 25. On the same day, she will grace the state-level launch of 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust', organised by Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur, the statement issued by the President's secretariat said. "On February 26, the President will participate in the Bhoomi pujan ceremony of Sri Jagannath Temple, Jamshedpur, being organised by Shri Jaganaath Spiritual & Cultural Charitable Centre Trust, Jamshedpur. She will also visit the Manipal TATA Medical College, Jamshedpur and interact with the students," it said. Murmu will witness Exercise ...

Rajasthan government unveils Homestay Scheme 2026 to boost tourism

New policy eases licensing, raises room limit and aims to boost rural tourism, self-employment and local incomes across the state

Hindustan Zinc signs pact with Tripura Group for zinc park in Rajasthan

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Monday signed a pact with Tripura Group to operationalise a manufacturing unit at its flagship zinc park in Rajasthan. The development marks a key milestone in HZL's ambitious plan to develop the country's first integrated downstream industrial hub focused on zinc-based value chains. Under the memorandum of understanding, Hindustan Zinc will provide assured raw material linkage to Tripura Group's proposed unit at the Zinc Industrial Park, supported by a committed long-term offtake arrangement. "Our partnership with Tripura Group demonstrates how targeted collaboration can unlock downstream value and accelerate Make-in-India manufacturing. The assured supply arrangements, coupled with performance-linked incentives and renewable energy commitments, will provide investors with the confidence to scale. "We are determined to build an ecosystem that supports MSME growth, creates local jobs, and drives technological improvements across the zi

Rajasthan finalises electoral rolls with over 51.5 million voters after SIR

Rajasthan has finalised its electoral rolls with more than 5.15 crore voters following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, officials said on Saturday. According to an official release, the final electoral roll published on February 21 comprises 5,15,19,929 electors across 199 Assembly constituencies. The exercise forms part of the Election Commission's periodic roll-purification and youth-enrolment drive in preparation for future elections. Officials said the exercise recorded a net increase of 10,48,605 electors (2.08 per cent) between draft and final publication. Of the total voters, 2,69,57,881 are male, 2,45,61,486 are female, and 562 belong to the third gender category. The gender ratio improved from 909 to 911 during the revision period. The number of young voters in the 18-19 age group rose by 4,35,061, reflecting intensified enrolment efforts among first-time voters. The revision was carried out between October 27, 2025 and February 21, 2026, ..

Soufflet Malt to invest $118 mn in new India facility amid high beer demand

Soufflet Malt's push in emerging markets contrasts with restructuring in Europe, where it faces declining beer consumption

Rajasthan discoms aim to double PM Surya Ghar Yojana installations in 2026

After the state introduced a scheme offering 150 units of free electricity per month, customers have become more inclined towards rooftop solar plants, according to Dogra

Rajasthan govt announces ₹3 lakh aid for victims of Bhiwadi fire tragedy

Seven people were burnt alive and two were critically injured in an illegal firecracker-manufacturing factory in the Bhiwadi town of Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday, officials said. The incident occurred in the Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area in Bhiwadi. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced Rs 3 lakh financial aid for each of the family of the seven deceased. In a post on X, he said, "In this hour of grief, the state government stands in complete solidarity with the bereaved families. Instructions have been issued to provide financial assistance of Rs 3 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to the dependents of the deceased." "Seven persons have died in the incident. It was a garment factory but firecrackers were being manufactured inside it illegally," Sumitra Pareek, Additional District Magistrate, said. She said that two people trapped in the factory were rescued. They were admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital in a critical condition. Earlier, ...

Rajasthan govt plans to promote beekeeping to boost farmers' income

With subsidies, bee colony distribution and new Centres of Excellence, Rajasthan plans to boost honey output and farm incomes through large-scale beekeeping

PM Modi, V-P condole deaths of 7 workers in Rajasthan Bhiwadi factory fire

Seven workers were burnt alive when a fire broke out in a chemical factory in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi town on Monday, officials said. Two workers remain trapped inside the unit. The fire broke out in Bhiwadi's Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area. Additional District Magistrate Sumita Mishra said police came to know about the incident during a routine patrol following which a rescue operation was launched immediately. "Nine people were trapped inside. Seven bodies have been taken out so far," she said, adding that frenetic efforts were underway to rescue the remaining two workers.

Rajasthan govt approves incentive packages for 10 ultra-mega projects

The Rajasthan government on Saturday approved customised incentive packages for 10 ultra mega projects involving an investment of about Rs 46,000 crore, officials said. The Board of Investment, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, approved proposals related to solar module and cell manufacturing, renewable energy, cement, mines and minerals, automobile, chemical, textile and tourism sectors, an official statement said. The projects are expected to generate employment for more than 12,000 people in the state. The chief minister said the government's priority is to promote revenue growth along with job creation and directed officials to regularly monitor the progress of companies availing benefits under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS). Sharma also instructed officials to review district-wise progress of MoUs signed during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit and to promote the "One District One Product" initiative. He further called for .

Rajasthan govt actively pushes natural farming; 250K farmers on board

The state government's goal is to nudge farmers towards chemical-free practices that also increase incomes

Rajasthan mines dept targeting ₹10,000 crore revenue recovery for FY26

Rajasthan's mines department targets over ₹10,000 crore revenue in FY26, stepping up recovery efforts after record collections and strong mining growth in FY25

Two dead as three-storey building collapses in Rajasthan's Kota

A three-storey building collapsed in Rajasthan's Kota on Saturday night, sparking fears that several people may be trapped under the debris, an official said. The incident occurred in the Talwandi area, where a restaurant was operating in the building. Police and rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. So far, five people have been pulled out from the rubble and shifted to a hospital, officials said. According to initial information, some customers and employees were present in the restaurant at the time of the collapse. Local MLA Sandeep Sharma, who reached the spot soon after the incident, told reporters the building had collapsed suddenly. "There is a possibility that several people are trapped. The police and administration reached the site promptly, and rescue operations are underway. Some people have been pulled out," he said. District Collector Piyush Samaria told reporters that teams were deployed immediately after the collapse. "We received ...

Oil theft detected from IOC pipeline in Rajasthan's Beawar: Officials

A case of oil theft has come to light in Rajasthan's Beawar district, where miscreants allegedly punctured an Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) pipeline and siphoned off fuel by laying an illegal parallel line, officials said on Saturday. The incident was detected near Lalpura Ghata in the Sendra area after IOC's technical monitoring system flagged irregularities, Beawar SP Ratan Singh said. Police have registered a case, and a search for the accused is underway, he said. Subsequently, the inspection found an unauthorised valve fitted on the pipeline along with a parallel line of about 120 metres laid to steal oil over a prolonged period, he said. According to officials, the method used for the theft appeared to be well planned, raising suspicion about the involvement of an organised gang. After the detection, the IOC's technical team reached the site and began repair work by securing the punctured section of the pipeline with clamps, they said. Senior IOC officials, including the chi

Pernod Ricard launches inquiry after raid on its warehouse in Rajasthan

Pernod Ricard launches internal probe after Rajasthan officials find Ballantine's labels on bottles of cheaper local liquor during a warehouse raid

Rajasthan govt's self-employment scheme drew 5K applications in 10 days

State government's interest-free loan scheme for young entrepreneurs sees strong early uptake across districts

Applications for 3 policies go online to help entrepreneurs in Rajasthan

Rajasthan moves three key entrepreneur support policies online, ending offline applications and easing access to MSME, export and ODOP incentives

6,000 MWh energy storage system in the works for power supply in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is developing a 6,000 MWh battery storage system and scaling solar, transmission and digitisation to ensure reliable power supply for farmers and future demand

Rajasthan records 9.74% growth in domestic tourist arrivals in 2025

Rajasthan saw a 9.74% rise in domestic tourists in 2025, with over 25 crore visitors, even as foreign arrivals declined less than the national average

Gehlot seeks probe into all Rajasthan govt recruitments over 11 years

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday renewed his attack on the BJP-led state government over alleged tampering of OMR sheets in recruitment examinations. He accused the government of indulging in politics instead of rectifying the system and doing justice to youths. Gehlot demanded a comprehensive probe into all recruitments conducted over the past 11 years. "We demand an inquiry into all recruitments from the time this game started about 11 years ago, including the Congress tenure, up to 2026, to ensure justice for youths," he said in a statement. Terming Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's remarks "misleading and laughable", Gehlot said it was wrong to suggest that those arrested in the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) paper leak case were involved in the malpractice only during the Congress regime. If a person was involved in changing OMR sheets in 2019 and remained on the same post till 2026, is it possible that he stopped committing the crime during the