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Rajasthan govt's metro train network expansion to be put on track

Rajasthan has also called for conducting a detailed study to connect towns and small cities falling within 45-50 km radius of Jaipur to the metro network

Rajasthan man strangled to death for refusing Holi colours; three booked

Villagers and family members of the deceased staged a late-night protest, blocking the national highway with Hansraj's body in Rajasthan's Dausa district until 1 am on Thursday

Rajasthan plans new initiatives to further boost tourism in the state

The chief minister said Rajasthan has been famous for its grandeur, royal heritage and majestic hospitality for centuries

Concept of 'concert tourism' can boost growth: Rajasthan Dy CM Diya Kumari

Speaking at the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA), the Deputy CM said that the state government has come up with the concept of "concert tourism" to promote tourism in the state

Rajasthan to set up 3 organisations for mining research, exploration

State plans to expand sector's contribution to economy, seeks investments

Govt committed to make state $350 bn economy: Rajasthan dy CM Diya Kumari

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday presented the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 and announced that the government is committed to make the state a USD 350 billion economy. Kumari, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the state government has delivered 58 per cent of its promises made in the election manifesto and has fulfilled 73 per cent of the previous Budget announcements. She announced that as many as 2 lakh new houses will be provided with drinking water connections and on this initiative Rs 400 crore will be spent. She said that nine greenfield expressways will be constructed. Diya Kumari started her Budget speech by presenting the state's income expenditure estimates for the year 2025-26. Starting the Budget session, Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said the government will respond to issues raised by the Opposition after the Zero Hour on February 20. It is pertinent to note that the Opposition Congress is demanding the government's respo

Rajasthan CM calls for roadmap to make India water-sufficient by 2047

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday said that to achieve the goal of making India water-sufficient by 2047, it is important to have a well-organised roadmap, including water conservation techniques. Sharma was addressing the second All India Conference of State Water Ministers in Udaipur. He said that we should move towards water self-sufficiency by adopting water conservation measures so that a safe and prosperous future can be provided to the coming generations. He said that to achieve the goal of water self-sufficiency, we need a well-organised roadmap that, includes major aspects like agriculture, urban water management and technological innovation. The chief minister thanked the Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil for the programme and said that this conference is a living example of the concept of cooperative federalism. He said that in our constitutional system, water is a subject of the states, but due to the tireless efforts of the prime minister, water ha

Craftsman Automation sets up alloy wheel manufacturing unit in Rajasthan

Craftsman Automation's manufacturing unit has been shaped from scratch in Rajasthan's Salarpur Bhiwadi industrial area

Rajasthan cabinet approves Rs 101 cr for temple renovation, priest stipend

The Rajasthan Cabinet on Saturday decided to allocate Rs 101 crore for the renovation of temples under state control and raise the honorarium given to their part-time priests, according to a government release. These were among a slew of decisions related to the Devasthan Department taken at the meeting held in Prayagraj after Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, ministers along with state MLAs took a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh. It was decided to double the funds to Rs 3,000 per month for service, worship, bhog, prasad, festival, dress, water and light, security operation system, etc in 390 temples under the direct charge category of the Devasthan Department and 203 temples under self-dependent category, according to the statement. Approval was given to increase the honorarium given to part-time priests working in such temples from Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,500 per month. Also, Rs 101 crore will be given for renovation, repair and development works of sic temples under the government

Rajasthan govt works to convert investment proposals into running projects

A source in the industries department said that to make things easy for prospective investors, the state government is planning to develop a three-layer system to give clearance to these proposals

Govt committed to empower youth through skill development: Rajasthan CM

Highlighting the initiatives taken by his government for youth welfare, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Sunday said Rajasthan government is committed to empowering youth through employment and skill development. Speaking at the fourth Chief Minister Employment Festival at Birla Auditorium, Sharma stated that the government has taken significant policy decisions to streamline and expedite recruitment processes. He also inaugurated/laid foundation stones of various development projects worth Rs 31,000 crore virtually. "The youth have the right to decide what a developed India should look like," he said, adding that under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, the country has witnessed unprecedented changes in the last decade. Referring to the vision of Swami Vivekananda, who had said in 1893 that the 21st century would belong to India, Sharma said that today, Prime Minister Modi is fulfilling that prophecy. He said that the state government was providing timely opportunities to deserving

Rising Rajasthan Summit: Trade body seeks migrant support for investments

Memorandum of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 35 trillion, the highest in the state's history, were signed during the three-day summit held in Jaipur from December 9-11

Investment summit displayed Rajasthan's business potential: Col Rathore

The summit was held from December 9-11 in Jaipur

Rajasthan CM announces examination calendar for 815K goverment jobs

Chief Minister underlined transparency and efficiency in recruitment processes, which have been pivotal in meeting the expectations of job aspirants

Rajasthan Guv hails NEP, says old education system sought to produce clerks

The National Education Policy prioritises the country's interests as well as skill based-learning and has replaced the one introduced by British administrator Lord Macaulay, which aimed to uproot Indian culture and produce clerks, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade said on Thursday. Speaking after inaugurating the 59th Devgiri Regional Conference of the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad here, Bagade also said students must become self-reliant, develop their intellectual and physical abilities and inculcate the spirit of service. "The education system introduced by Thomas Macaulay aimed to uproot Indian culture and produce clerks. This outdated system has been replaced by the NEP, which has been crafted by 1,400 experts. It prioritises national interests and skill based learning. It ensures those with talent will not go hungry," Bagade said. Macaulay's 'Minute on Indian Education' was primarily responsible for the introduction of Western institutional education in the

Protests break out in Rajasthan over govt order abolishing 9 districts

Three new divisions were also dissolved in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma

Rajasthan govt announces policy for the manufactured sand industry

The policy called M-Sand 2024 will help sustainable development by ensuring environmental protection, fostering economic growth and supporting communities

Rajasthan govt likely to start internship scheme for youth from next year

The selection procedure, including interviews and group discussions, for the full-time internship scheme has already started, he said

Rajasthan to spend Rs 100 cr annually on one-district-one-product policy

From the marble statues of Sirohi to honey made in Bharatpur, each district has something distinct

PM Modi to launch projects worth over Rs 46,300 cr in Rajasthan today

As per the PMO, he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for at least 24 projects worth over Rs 46,300 crore during the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' event