Rajasthan

RIICO invites applications for industrial plot allotment under 12th phase

RIICO opens 12th phase of industrial plot allotment scheme to boost private investment and PPP-led industrial park development in Rajasthan

NPCIL-NTPC JV invites bids to build core of Mahi Banswara nuclear project

The project at Mahi Banswara will be the country's first nuclear generator that is not fully-owned by Nuclear Power Corp., which currently operates India's entire atomic energy capacity of 8.8 gigawat

ASHVINI floats Rs 28,000-cr nuclear island EPC tender for Rajasthan project

ASHVINI has invited bids for a Rs 28,000 crore nuclear island EPC package for four 700 MW reactors at the Mahi Banswara project, the largest such tender under India's PHWR programme

Rajasthan nuclear power project delays expose gaps in vendor ecosystem

RAPP-8's commissioning delay has highlighted bottlenecks in India's nuclear vendor base as the country seeks to rapidly expand capacity and deepen localisation under the SHANTI Act

Rajasthan's kharif sowing slows amid erratic rains, revival expected

Erratic monsoon rains have slowed kharif sowing in Rajasthan, leaving key crops below target and raising the risk of delayed planting and resowing

Bhajan Lal Sharma's big build: Reshaping Rajasthan through infrastructure

Bhajan Lal Sharma discusses investment conversion, ease of doing business, tourism, fiscal discipline and his government's vision for a developed Rajasthan

Rajasthan's RIICO records fivefold jump in industrial plot allotments

RIICO allotted five times more industrial plots in Q1FY27, boosting investment, infrastructure development and employment opportunities across Rajasthan

Heal policy paves way for Rajasthan's rise as a medical tourism hub

Rajasthan's Heal Policy 2025 aims to position the state as a global medical tourism hub with quality healthcare, digital services and investment-friendly incentives

PM Modi inaugurates India's first greenfield refinery-petrochemical complex

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated the country's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation at Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Balotra district, describing it as a landmark achievement for India's energy and petrochemical sector. Modi inaugurated the project by pressing a remote button after touring the refinery complex. The project is expected to transform the economy of western Rajasthan and emerge as one of the country's largest integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complexes. The prime minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects spanning urban transport, railways, roads, renewable energy and power transmission. Among the key projects, Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase 2 of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project, which entails an investment of more than Rs 13,000 crore. Governor Haribhau Bagade, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and Chief Minister Bhajnlal Sharma wer

PM Modi to launch ₹1 trillion projects in Rajasthan, Gujarat on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, a semiconductor facility and other projects worth about ₹1.06 lakh crore during his visit to Rajasthan and Gujarat

RIICO moves to boost industrial growth and investor climate in Rajasthan

RIICO recovers over ₹100 crore in land allotment dues, with funds set to boost infrastructure and modern facilities across Rajasthan's industrial areas

NHAI expands MLFF tolling to enable seamless Delhi-Jaipur highway travel

The authority has launched the Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Manoharpura Toll Plaza and plans to extend it to Shahjahanpur for barrier-free travel on NH-48

Rajasthan govt fast-tracks green building code with EV, renewable focus

Draft code mandates rooftop renewables and EV-ready parking for large commercial buildings as Rajasthan speeds up green construction norms with incentives and penalties

Centre scraps Jackson Labs' licences amid Rajasthan maternal deaths probe

WHO has sought additional information after reports linked suspected fake oxytocin injections to maternal deaths in Rajasthan, while the Centre cancelled the firm's licences

Rajasthan agri dept sets kharif sowing targets, focus on major millets

Rajasthan boosts kharif targets for millets, guar and soybean, with sowing prospects hinging on monsoon progress and rainfall distribution

Rural women need financial confidence, not just bank account access now

Financial literacy can help rural women move beyond account access to claim rights, detect fraud and lead family finances with confidence as migration reshapes rural homes

Rajasthan Police deploys jammers, CCTV surveillance for Neet-UG re-exam

Rajasthan Police have put in place extensive security arrangements, including CCTV surveillance, signal-jamming systems and round-the-clock monitoring across all examination centres for the NEET-UG re-examination to be held on Sunday. Additional Director General Special Operations Group Vishal Bansal said that preparations for the examination have been strengthened compared to previous times. He said a video conference of chief secretary, DGP with senior officials and district officials has already been held to review compliance with guidelines issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA). "Special instructions have been issued regarding the security of strong rooms where question papers are stored," he said. Bansal said that CCTV coverage and signal jammers are being installed at strong rooms and examination centres, while SOG and intelligence agencies will continuously monitor the situation. He said NEET-UG will be conducted at around 611 centres spread across 25 districts of ...

NHAI launches Rajasthan's first multi-lane free flow tolling system

The barrier-free tolling system at Daulatpura on NH-48 uses ANPR and FASTag technologies to enable seamless travel and reduce waiting time for commuters

State-owned miner directed to boost output, profitability in Rajasthan

Rajasthan has asked RSMML to boost mineral output, profitability and turnover through technology adoption, potash exploration and aggressive marketing

Rajasthan court sends man accused of spying for Pak to 5-day police custody

A court here sent a man accused of spying for Pakistani intelligence agencies to five-day police custody on Wednesday, officials said. The accused, Mustaq Ali (26), was produced before the court of Special Judicial Magistrate, Jaipur Metropolitan-I, by the CID (Intelligence), following his arrest on Tuesday, Special Public Prosecutor Sudesh Satwan told reporters. The court sent Ali to police custody till June 22. The CID (Intelligence) had sought his seven-day remand for interrogation, he said. Satwan said the agency has been maintaining strict surveillance on espionage activities allegedly being operated from across the border. He said Ali, a resident of Higoala ki Dhani in Jaisalmer district, had come on the agency's radar due to his activities. According to police, preliminary investigation revealed that Ali had been in contact with handlers of Pakistani intelligence agencies through social media for the past two years. During questioning and an examination of his mobile phone