Bhajanlal Sharma

Rajasthan CM to mark 2 years in office with launch of housing schemes

New flats, community centre & policies unveiled as Rajasthan govt marks two years in office

6 patients killed in fire at Jaipur's SMS Hospital; PM Modi condoles deaths

Trauma centre in-charge Dr Anurag Dhakad said 11 patients were being treated in the Neuro ICU when the fire erupted in the storage area, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit

Gehlot criticises Rajasthan govt over alleged child cough syrup deaths

Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday hit out at the BJP government in Rajasthan over the alleged deaths of children after consuming cough syrup, accusing it of corruption and neglect. "Rajasthan used to be an example not only in India but also worldwide because in 2011, the Congress government had launched the free medicine scheme, which was later adopted by several other states and countries," Gehlot said. He alleged that it was "deeply shameful" that such an ideal scheme was being defamed under the BJP government due to deaths caused by cough syrup. "Instead of taking responsibility for these deaths, the state government is not even acknowledging them. This shows that corruption in the Rajasthan BJP government has reached a level where they do not even care about human lives," he said. At least three children have allegedly died after consuming cough syrup in different districts of the state. However, the government has claimed that the syrup alleged to have caused illnes

Rajasthan govt hikes DA by 3% to 58% for employees and pensioners

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday approved a 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and dearness relief for pensioners, raising the rate from 55 per cent to 58 per cent with effect from July 1. The move, announced ahead of Diwali, will benefit nearly 12.40 lakh beneficiaries, including 8 lakh employees and 4.40 lakh pensioners, an official release said. Employees of panchayat samitis and zila parishads will also be covered. The chief minister approved the Finance Department's proposal soon after the Centre raised DA for central government staff earlier this week. "On the chief minister's directions, the state government has promptly cleared the hike for its employees and pensioners without delay," an official statement said. As per the order, the increased DA will be paid in cash with the salary for October, payable in November. The arrears for the three months from July to September will be credited to the employees' General Provident Fund

Rajasthan govt seizes 17 vehicles, seals warehouses in tax evasion drive

The official further said that a two-day operation was carried out to inspect the warehouses, where an initial assessment revealed the market value of goods to be millions of rupees

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma flags off 162 new roadways buses in Jaipur

Speaking to the media, Deputy Chief Minister Bairwa thanked Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma for giving Rajasthan Roadways a wonderful gift

Union petroleum minister, Rajasthan CM inspect HPCL refinery in Balotra

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday inspected the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited at Pachpadra in Balotra district. They conducted a detailed review of the crude distillation unit (CDU), the Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU) and the Delayed Coker Unit (DCU) and interacted with employees. They also inaugurated the Refinery Main Control Room (RCMR). Following this, the chief minister and Union minister launched the operator training simulator at the RMCR. Sharma demonstrated the start-up of the pumping system for the CDU, VDU and DCU units through the control panels and got a detailed briefing on operational processes, according to an official statement. During the project review meeting, HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) officials presented the refinery's current status, production and dispatch plans, and the operational efficiency of key units. Puri directed the officials to prepare a 15-day

BS Samriddhi highlights: Entrepreneurs hate speed breakers, says Ajay Data

BS Rajasthan Samriddhi, Jaipur Newspaper Edition highlights: The event will spotlight Rajasthan's investment prospects, policy agenda, and growth avenues. Stay tuned for live updates

CM Bhajan Lal Sharma to headline BS Samriddhi Rajasthan: Details here

Resurgent Rajasthan: Business Standard event in Jaipur to highlight state's investment push, policy roadmap, and renewables-led growth, with CM Bhajan Lal Sharma leading the keynote session

Rajasthan disburses ₹765.78 cr under investment promotion scheme in FY25

The Rajasthan government has disbursed Rs 765.78 crore in investment incentives under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) for the 2024-25 fiscal year, an official statement said on Monday. In a statement, the state industries department said the disbursal reflects growing investor interest and the government's proactive approach in honouring claims swiftly under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Principal Secretary (Industries & Commerce) Alok Gupta said, "RIPS 2024 reflects the government's commitment to building an investor-friendly ecosystem. The overwhelming response shows rising investor confidence in the policy framework." RIPS 2024, launched during a UK roadshow last October, targets priority sectors such as renewable energy, tourism, IT, and women-led startups. Incentives have attracted interest across sectors, including solar, wind, waste-to-energy, biomass, and M-sand. During the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, MoUs worth Rs .

Rajasthan govt's special action plan in the works for ₹35 trillion MoUs

The summit saw the signing of MoUs worth around ₹35 trillion across sectors, a record for the state, according to the official

Rajasthan is emerging as a major hub of decentralised solar energy

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has committed to provide daytime electricity to farmers in the state by 2027

Rajasthan commodity traders end strike after govt relents on fee hike

The strike, which disrupted business across 247 mandis, impacted around ₹10,000 crore worth of trade in a single day, according to industry estimates

Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of horse-trading as CM Sharma slams Cong record

Responding sharply, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma lashed out at the Congress, saying that those who never respected the Constitution or its maker are now pretending to save it

Rajasthan govt to send 50,000 seniors on pilgrimage via AC trains

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Friday that the Rajasthan government will send 50,000 senior citizens on pilgrimage by AC trains this year. Sharma was speaking at the launch of the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2025-26' here. He also flagged off the first AC 'Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' under the scheme from Durgapura railway station, according to an official statement. Senior citizens will travel to the pilgrimage sites of Rameswaram and Madurai in this train. The Rajasthan government is making continuous efforts to improve the lives of senior citizens of the state. Under the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme', 50,000 senior citizens are being sent to 13 different pilgrimage sites by AC trains for the first time this year, Sharma said. Around 6,000 devotees were taken for 'darshan' of Lord Pashupatinath in Nepal by plane, he said. The elderly are an important pillar of society, the chief minister said. "Their experiences and ideals pave the way

Rajasthan govt to focus on strengthening agriculture sector's infra

The official said that the CM gave his consent to allot free land for these mandis, sub-mandis and food parks in government as well as local body areas

Rajasthan CM briefs parties on state's preparedness amid border tensions

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday held an all-party meeting at his office here and briefed party representatives about the state government's preparedness amid the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan. The western part of Rajasthan, which shares International Border with Pakistan, has been facing aerial threats from the neighbouring country. Even today, a high alert was issued in the border districts Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner and Sri Ganganagar amid threats of potential strikes by Pakistan. The all-party meeting was attended by Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully and representatives of other political parties. The chief minister shared details regarding the state government's preparations and also sought suggestions. "The CM called an all-party meeting to discuss the situation. Details regarding our preparations were shared with the leaders of political parties and suggestions were sought. The leaders of all parties extended support," Parliament

Rajasthan CM cancels staff leave, sanctions ₹5 cr for each border district

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday ordered the cancellation of leaves of government employees and directed officials to release Rs 5 crore to each of the border districts of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Sriganganagar. The decisions were made at a high-level meeting here amid rising tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad after Indian armed forces pounded terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. According to an official statement, special instructions were issued for the border districts of Rajasthan after the chief minister spoke with the district collectors and superintendents of police concerned. On Thursday evening, the sound of massive explosions rocked Jaisalmer and a blackout was enforced in western Rajasthan districts bordering Pakistan, plunging the whole stretch into darkness, police said. A top official confirmed a massive sound was heard in Jaisalmer. After a brief lull, the so

Rajasthan on alert after India strikes Pak, state leaders hail Op Sindoor

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot were among several leaders who welcomed 'Operation Sindoor' carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in Pakistan on Wednesday. Sharma, who returned from Gujarat on Tuesday morning, is monitoring the situation in the state following the operation, a state government spokesperson said. The chief minister is in constant touch with Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant and Director General of Police U R Sahu, and the state government and administration are on high alert, the spokesperson added. Special instructions have been issued to the administration in the border districts of Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Barmer, which share a border with Pakistan. All schools in these four districts have been shut as a precautionary measure. The chief secretary appealed to the public to remain calm and not fall for rumours. Welcoming the strikes targeting nine terrorist camps across the border, Sharma in a post on X in ..

Ex-Union minister Girija Vyas dies at 79; Rajasthan CM condoles her demise

Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Girija Vyas, who suffered burn injuries in March while performing aarti at her home in Udaipur, has died at a hospital in Ahmedabad, her family said on Thursday. She was 79. Vyas's brother Gopal Sharma said that she succumbed to burn injuries at the Ahmedabad hospital this evening. The Congress leader was performing aarti on March 31 during which her dupatta caught fire from a burning lamp and she suffered critical burn injuries. She was rushed to a private hospital in Udaipur and was later shifted to Ahmedabad. Her funeral will be conducted in Udaipur on Friday, Sharma said. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, former CM Ashok Gehlot, and Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra expressed grief over the death of Vyas. Sharma said Vyas's life was dedicated to public service and that she will always be remembered as a popular leader due to her gentle behaviour. The chief minister prayed to God to give a place to the depa