Rajasthan

The official said RIICO received significant interest in two plots offered at Maal ki Toos in Udaipur to promote tourism activities, with around 68 entrepreneurs participating in the bidding

Elections to Panchayati Raj institutions will be held in four phases across Rajasthan from October 23 to November 17, Rajasthan State Election Commission announced on Saturday. The elections will be held for members of 41 Zila Parishads, 457 Panchayat Samitis and 14,403 Gram Panchayats following delimitation and reorganisation of Panchayati Raj institutions. State Election Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh, who announced the election schedule, said that more than 4.03 crore voters will be eligible to exercise their franchise and 45,384 polling stations will be set up. Polling for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members will be held in four phases on October 23, October 29, November 4 and November 14 from 7 am to 6 pm. Of the total 4,03,07,308 voters, 2,08,87,351 are men, 1,94,19,789 women and 168 third-gender voters, the Commissioner said. The number of electors has increased by 6.22 per cent compared with the 2020-21 elections. Counting of votes for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Sam

Rajasthan targets 7.97 million DPNG connections by 2029 as the state expands city gas infrastructure and promotes piped natural gas as a cleaner fuel

Rajasthan Agriculture Department is exploring AI and data analytics to improve crop monitoring, weather advisories, pest detection, yield forecasting and farmer services

Rajasthan's State Tax Department detected potential tax liability of ₹22.79 crore at over 25 establishments during its crackdown on suspected GST evasion and fraudulent ITC claims.

As many as 1.5% of the total 584 districts had a rate exactly at 3.1%. Papum Pare in Andhra Pradesh had the highest UR at 16.1 per cent.

Furniture Express has moved over 2,100 containers from Jodhpur to Mundra Port through 36 trains, helping Rajasthan exporters cut logistics costs and improve container availability

Rain deficit may cut Rajasthan's Kharif output, with guar, moong and moth crops facing sharp yield losses

"Approximately 5.20 gigawatt (Gw) of capacity has been installed in the state under PM-KUSUM Components A and C," Aarti Dogra said.

"Conditions are becoming favourable for withdrawal of southwest monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan around September 19, 2026," the IMD said

Rajasthan plans 39 food parks, with land allocated at 35 locations, to boost agro-processing, farmer incomes and value addition across the state

The Neemrana brewery commenced operations in July 2026 and will serve consumers across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and other key markets

Rajasthan tax department seizes 44 vehicles in three-week crackdown on suspected tax evasion

As the ruling party lauds its online fertiliser sales, the Opposition condemns the move, flagging issues farmers in the state face while accessing the online facility

Rajasthan says fertiliser supplies are adequate, but Congress alleges farmers face shortages, long queues and inadequate access to DAP

IIFCL will be the sole lender for the project with a repayment tenor of 19 years; the ₹2,123 crore project will integrate a 1,350 MWh battery energy storage system

The system was launched to ensure timely, easy availability of fertilisers to farmers based on their actual needs and to curb black marketing, hoarding, and irregular distribution effectively.

Rajasthan will provide 5,000 fault repair workers accident insurance of up to ₹30 lakh, while a new digital tool will monitor renewable energy projects and schemes

Rajasthan to run four major haats under PPP model to give artisans, weavers and small entrepreneurs better market access, fair prices and wider opportunities

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the state government would be introducing the Rajasthan Civil Code 2026 in line with the constitutional spirit of Article 44, which provides for a Uniform Civil Code. Addressing the state-level Independence Day function at Dr Karni Singh Stadium here, Sharma said the proposed legislation would seek to ensure a uniform legal framework for all citizens of the state. He said the government had taken several big and tough steps to strengthen law and order and create an atmosphere of peace and security in Rajasthan. Sharma said that a legislation had been enacted to check unlawful religious conversions through inducement or fraudulent means. "The government is following a zero tolerance policy towards crime and corruption. This has helped reduce crime and create an atmosphere of peace in the state," he said. Speaking about the state's development agenda, Sharma said the government was committed to fulfilling the vision of 'Viks