Rajasthan

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

Rajasthan approves schemes to promote Pushkar as wedding destination

The schemes were approved by the state's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and Ajmer Development Authority (ADA), a senior ADA official said

Mega Corporation inks pact with Rajasthan govt arm for salary-linked loans

Non-banking finance company Mega Corporation on Wednesday said it has entered into a definitive agreement with Rajasthan Financial Services Delivery (RFSDL), a state government enterprise, to implement a technology-driven salary-linked advance programme for government employees. Under the agreement, Mega Corporation will deploy its digital lending platform, Lendingo, to enable fully regulated, transparent and payroll-integrated advances against salary. The partnership marks Mega Corporation's formal entry into government-anchored financial infrastructure, the city-headquartered NBFC said. The programme has been designed to provide government employees with frictionless digital access to short-term credit, while maintaining high standards of transparency, auditability and regulatory compliance, the company said in a release. "This partnership with RFSDL and the Government of Rajasthan represents a defining moment for Mega Corporation," said Kunal Lalani, Executive Director, Mega ...

1,790 plots allocated to investors in last six months in Rajasthan

Simplified policies boost investor interest as RIICO allocates 1,790 plots worth ₹3,200 crore in six months and opens 20 new industrial areas in Rajasthan

Rajasthan 4th Grade result 2025-26 released at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in

Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has declared the Grade 4 Result 2025-26. Over 21 lakh candidates can view their results on January 15, 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 53,749 posts

Rajasthan assures quick disposal of crop insurance claims after protests

According to reports, an amount of ₹950 crore remains unpaid by insurance companies in the state under the crop insurance scheme

RSSB REET mains admit card 2026 released on official website, details here

The REET Mains 2026 admit card has been released by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). Candidates will be able to download their admit cards by visiting the official website

Rajasthan steps up rooftop solar rollout amid push for clean energy

Driven by free electricity and subsidies, Rajasthan is adding over 13,000 rooftop solar plants a month, with more than 2.7 lakh consumers registering under the scheme

Fix parole bond terms based on prisoner's financial status: Rajasthan HC

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that the conditions of a bond should be determined after considering the financial status of the prisoner. In an order passed on Tuesday, the court said poverty is not a crime, while expressing strong displeasure over the mechanical attitude of authorities in demanding sureties from poor prisoners for release on parole. A bench of Justices Arun Monga and Farjand Ali issued new guidelines for granting parole in the future, while treating a letter from Khartaram, who is serving a life term in a murder case in the Jodhpur Central Jail since 2014, as a writ petition. On September 29, 2025, the District Parole Committee ordered Khartaram's release for the fourth time on regular parole for 40 days. However, it imposed a condition, requiring the submission of two sureties of Rs 25,000 each. As Khartaram could not fulfil the condition and was also unable to afford legal intervention, he appealed to the high court for relief through a postcard. This was no

Rajasthan Chief Secy directs discoms to accelerate PM-KUSUM implementation

He also directed that projects with a capacity of 3,000 megawatt (Mw) under the scheme be developed by March 2026

Evacuating clean energy efficiently needs resolution of transmission blocks

India's transmission expansion is being tested by curtailment in Rajasthan, raising questions over grid readiness, usable capacity, and whether clean power can reliably reach consumers