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Rajasthan HC refuses IHCL plea on land use dues to Jai Mahal Palace Hotel

The court had also ordered an annual increase in the amount to be paid to Jai Mahal Palace Hotel if arbitration is delayed beyond May 2029

Rajasthan HC refuses IHCL plea on land use dues to Jai Mahal Palace Hotel
Updated On : 12 Jun 2025 | 8:31 PM IST

RULET answer key 2025 out at admissions.univraj.org: check direct link here

RULET answer key 2025 has been released today at uniraj.ac.in. The University has also opened the objection window, and the last date to raise objections is June 10

RULET answer key 2025 out at admissions.univraj.org: check direct link here
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 5:50 PM IST

Rajasthan mines department earns over ₹1,306 cr in first 2 months of FY26

The department has fixed a revenue collection target of ₹12,950 crore in FY26. It was among the top revenue generating departments in Rajasthan in FY25

Rajasthan mines department earns over ₹1,306 cr in first 2 months of FY26
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 4:04 PM IST

Indo-Pak conflict: FMCG sales soar, auto sector hit in border areas in May

Border tensions in May triggered panic FMCG buying and a dip in vehicle, fuel and cinema sales in Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat and J&K, with uneven recovery across sectors

Indo-Pak conflict: FMCG sales soar, auto sector hit in border areas in May
Updated On : 08 Jun 2025 | 11:04 PM IST

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 send 50,000 seniors on pilgrimage via AC trains
Updated On : 07 Jun 2025 | 6:55 AM IST

Rajasthan to start registration process for animal insurance scheme

The scheme, announced in the state's 2025 budget, aims to provide financial assistance in case of accidental death of livestock animals

Rajasthan to start registration process for animal insurance scheme
Updated On : 05 Jun 2025 | 4:25 PM IST

Waaree Renewable Technologies bags Rs 345 cr solar project in Rajasthan

Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WRTL) on Tuesday announced securing a solar project worth Rs 345 crore in Rajasthan from a prominent domestic renewable energy generation company. The project is scheduled for completion in the financial year 2025-26, the company said. WRTL has secured a significant EPC order for a 300 MW AC (alternate current)/ 435 MW DC (direct current) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The order, valued at more than Rs 345 crore, was awarded by a prominent domestic renewable energy generation company, the company said, without disclosing any further details. "This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our relationship, built on mutual trust, shared vision, and a commitment to sustainable growth. We value this partnership deeply and look forward to working closely together to deliver impactful outcomes now and into the future," said Sunil Rathi, Executive Director, WRTL. The scope of work includes engineering, procurement

Waaree Renewable Technologies bags Rs 345 cr solar project in Rajasthan
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 10:46 PM IST

Oil India commences natural gas production from Bakhri Tibba in Jaisalmer

Government owned Oil India Ltd (OIL) has commenced natural gas production from the Bakhri Tibba block, located in the desert belt near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district. The commencement of natural gas production was announced by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri. Taking to social media platform 'X', the Union Minister hailed the milestone as a testament to the company's resilience and commitment. "This milestone is a shining example of Oil India Ltd's resilience, resolve and responsibility in delivering energy under challenging frontier conditions," Puri posted on Monday. He further said, "I commend the relentless efforts of the Oil India team, who brave extreme situations daily to ensure stable energy flow. Every hydrocarbon molecule produced brings us closer to energy security and self-reliance," he added. Oil India has begun production from the DSF-III (Discovered Small Field) block in Bakhri Tibba. The operation is situ

Oil India commences natural gas production from Bakhri Tibba in Jaisalmer
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

Rajasthan govt employee arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan

A Rajasthan government employee who was earlier detained on suspicion of espionage for Pakistan has now been arrested, the police said on Tuesday. Shakur Khan, an Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) posted at the Jaisalmer employment office had allegedly been passing sensitive, strategic information to Pakistan, they said. The government employee had been under surveillance for suspicious activities over an extended period. During monitoring, agencies discovered that he was in regular contact with individuals linked to the Pakistan High Commission, particularly Ahsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish and Sohail Qamar, Inspector General (CID-Security) Vishnu Kant Gupta said. "Khan was taken into custody for questioning a few days ago and was interrogated extensively at the central interrogation facility in Jaipur by multiple intelligence agencies," Gupta said in a statement. He further shared that Khan had obtained Pakistani visas on several occasions and travelled to Pakistan, allegedly wi

Rajasthan govt employee arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

India's first Vande Bharat maintenance depot being built in Rajasthan

Four such depots have been planned nationwide, but this is the first one which is under construction, an official said

India's first Vande Bharat maintenance depot being built in Rajasthan
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

Larsen & Toubro bags projects worth up to ₹2,500 cr from Rajasthan govt

One of the awarded projects is Phase II, Package-1 of the Rajasthan Rural Water Supply and Fluorosis Mitigation Project, which involves the installation of 5,251 km of pipelines

Larsen & Toubro bags projects worth up to ₹2,500 cr from Rajasthan govt
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 1:37 PM IST

Larsen & Toubro bags projects worth ₹1,000-2,500 cr from Rajasthan govt

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday said that it has bagged "significant" orders from Rajasthan government. L&T classifies orders worth between Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 2,500 crore as 'significant'. The projects have been bagged by the water and effluent treatment business vertical of L&T from the public health engineering department of Rajasthan, L&T said in a filing to BSE. The company said it has "won an EPC order for the Rajasthan Rural Water Supply and Fluorosis Mitigation Project' Phase II, Package-1". The scope of the project encompasses "supply and installation of 5,251-km transmission and distribution pipelines, construction of 38 ground level reservoirs with an aggregate capacity of 40 ML, 20 pump houses and 132 overhead service reservoirs with an aggregate capacity of 25 ML", it said. The project is aimed at meeting the demand for water in 285 villages and the towns of Surajgarh and Udaipurwati in Jhunjhunu district. Another project ...

Larsen & Toubro bags projects worth ₹1,000-2,500 cr from Rajasthan govt
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 12:55 PM IST

Rising Covid cases hit hotel bookings in Rajasthan amid travel fears

Tourism contributes around 12 per cent to 14 per cent to Rajasthan's economy, according to industry estimates. Over 7.5 million people are employed in the industry

Rising Covid cases hit hotel bookings in Rajasthan amid travel fears
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 5:28 PM IST

RBSE 5th results 2025 out today: Check Result and download at rajpsp.nic.in

RBSE 5th results: The Rajasthan board has released the RBSE Class 5th results today at rajpsp.nic.in. Students can access their 5th RBSE results through the official website using their login details

RBSE 5th results 2025 out today: Check Result and download at rajpsp.nic.in
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 2:30 PM IST

Rajasthan govt prepares action plan to auction minor mineral plots

Rajasthan prepares action plan for minor mineral plots auction

Rajasthan govt prepares action plan to auction minor mineral plots
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 12:23 AM IST

Civil defence drill postponed in 3 states, Punjab to hold it on June 3

After the government decided to carry out a civil defence exercise on Thursday in states and Union Territories adjoining the western border, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab on Wednesday postponed the scheduled mock drill. The Haryana government on Wednesday evening said the civil defence exercise Operation Shield scheduled for Thursday stood postponed following the Union Home Ministry's directions. "According to the instructions of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the Haryana Home Department announced the postponement of the comprehensive civil defence exercise, Operation Shield, which was scheduled to be conducted on Thursday," an official statement said. All the deputy commissioners and other stakeholders have been informed about this, the statement said. The Chandigarh administration also announced postponement of the civil defence exercise. A statement issued by the UT administration on Wednesday evening said, "As per the directions received from the Government of India, it

Civil defence drill postponed in 3 states, Punjab to hold it on June 3
Updated On : 29 May 2025 | 6:53 AM IST

Rajasthan govt to soon bring out a policy to boost film production

Diya Kumari, the state's deputy chief minister who also holds the tourism portfolio, has directed officials to finalise the policy, alongside working on plans to boost adventure tourism in the state

Rajasthan govt to soon bring out a policy to boost film production
Updated On : 26 May 2025 | 4:18 PM IST

NITI Aayog meeting: PM calls for faster development, states back Op Sindoor

At the NITI Aayog meeting, PM Modi urged states to develop future-ready cities and one world-class tourist spot each to help achieve the goal of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047

NITI Aayog meeting: PM calls for faster development, states back Op Sindoor
Updated On : 24 May 2025 | 11:36 PM IST

SC grills Rajasthan on Kota student suicides: 'Why only in Kota?'

The Supreme Court on Friday grilled the Rajasthan government over the surge in student suicides in the city of Kota calling the situation "serious". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said 14 suicide cases were reported from the city so far this year. "What are you doing as a state? Why are these children dying by suicide and only in Kota? Have you not given a thought as a state?" Justice Pardiwala asked the counsel representing state of Rajasthan. The counsel said a special investigation team (SIT) was formed in the state to examine cases of suicides. The top court was hearing a matter over the death of a 22-year-old student studying in IIT, Kharagpur. The student was found hanging in his hostel room on May 4. It was also dealing with another case of a girl, who was a NEET aspirant and was found hanging in her room in Kota where she lived with her parents. The bench learnt that an FIR was lodged in connection with the death of IIT Kharagpur's student. The top cou

SC grills Rajasthan on Kota student suicides: 'Why only in Kota?'
Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 3:08 PM IST

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 govt to focus on strengthening agriculture sector's infra
Updated On : 22 May 2025 | 9:39 PM IST