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Rajasthan govt plans to upgrade museums, seeks ₹50 cr to boost tourism

With the funds, museums in cities such as Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Chittorgarh, Alwar, and Bharatpur will undergo conservation and development for better display and preservation of artefacts

BJP's double-engine govt in Rajasthan is forever: Dy CM Diya Kumari

Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Monday claimed the BJP's double-engine government in Rajasthan would be in place not just for five years but "forever" and serve the people. Addressing a gathering at the Raghurai Endo Sports Complex here after presenting medals to female wrestlers from across the country participating in the Under-20 National Wrestling Competition, said the state government would strengthen sports facilities and ensure the welfare of the athletes. The competition was inaugurated by LS Speaker Om Birla on Sunday. "I believe such big events will continue to be organised in Rajasthan as a double-engine government has been established in the state and it is not just for five years. The BJP government will always be here forever and serve the people," the deputy chief minister said. She mentioned that the Under-20 National Wrestling Competition in Kota will be a milestone in promoting the sports in the state. She also praised Rajiv Dutta, the president of the Rajast

Daikin India invests Rs 500 crore in new R&D centre in Rajasthan

The R&D centre will employ over 500 engineers and will have 22 new testing laboratories suitable for developing all heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) solutions

Rajasthan govt sets sights to become energy surplus, says minister

According to the plan, the state government aims to produce 30 gigawatts (Gw) of solar power by the end of the financial year 2025-26 (FY25)

Rajasthan data centre policy to attract Rs 20k cr investment in 5 years: CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said that Rajasthan Data Centre Policy 2025 will bring an investment of about Rs 20,000 crore to the state in the next five years. He said that the policy aims to encourage the establishment of data centres in the private sector in Rajasthan. This policy was announced in the state budget 2024-25, he added. In a statement, he said that the goal of Rajasthan Data Centre Policy-2025 is to make Rajasthan a major hub of the data centre sector by developing a world-class data centre ecosystem in the state. This policy will help in setting guidelines to ensure high standards of data management, performance and security in the state. Under this policy, many provisions have been made to encourage the data center sector, which include annual asset creation incentive of Rs 10-20 crore for 10 years, 25 per cent additional sunrise incentive to the first 3 data centers investing more than Rs 100 crore, 5 per cent interest subsidy for 5 years,

10% MoUs signed at Rajasthan investment summit put to work in 3 months

The 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024, held in December last year, resulted in MoUs in different sectors worth around ₹35 trillion

Rajasthan to use Rs 1.46 cr from CSR funds for health expenditure

Funds have been allocated for installing RO machines in 5 PHCs in Rajsamand district, and a baby crib in the Directorate, medical and health department

BJP suspends former MLA for 'purifying' temple after Dalit leader's visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also slammed the BJP, terming it as an anti-Dalit party

RSMSSB Animal Attendant Result 2025 announced, check steps to download

RSMSSB Rajasthan Pashu Parichar Result 2025 has been declared. Candidates can check their results at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in and rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in

Rajasthan govt to establish tourism fund with Rs 5,000 cr allocation

The fund, to be called the Rajasthan Tourism Infrastructure and Capacity Building Fund (RTICF)

SC upholds Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission's open access rules

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the validity of the 2016 regulations of the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) on terms and conditions to regulate open access of power to industrial consumers. A bench comprising justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B Varale dismissed a batch of appeals filed by industrial consumers, including Ramayana Ispat Pvt Ltd, against the Rajasthan High Court decisions from both its Jodhpur and Jaipur Benches. The high court verdicts had upheld the validity of the RERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2016. The key change introduced by the Regulations of 2016 was the imposition of limitations on the simultaneous withdrawal of power through open access and contracted demand from the distribution licensee. Under the new regime, if a consumer opted to procure power through open access, the contracted demand from the distribution licensee would be reduced by the quantum of power scheduled through open access and additionally, t

3, including owner, die as gas leaks at Rajasthan's chemical factory

Three people died and several others fell sick after nitrogen gas leaked from a tanker parked at a chemical factory in Beawar district of Rajasthan, an official said on Tuesday. Superintendent of Police Shyam Singh said gas leak at a factory in Badiya area late on Monday night led to several people in the vicinity falling sick and being admitted to different hospitals. Factory owner Sunil Singhal (47) died on Monday night, while Dayaram (52) and Narendra Solanki (age, and who are they) died on Tuesday, he said. According to another official, people in the area were admitted in the local hospital after they complained of breathing problems, heaviness in chest and vomiting. Two persons, who are in a critical condition, are undergoing treatment at JLN hospital in Ajmer. The official said people from areas around the factory has been evacuated. It was being operated in a residential area. The district collector has directed to form a committee of officials from Nagar Parishad, revenu

Mustard production in Rajasthan likely to decline on lower sowing

According to the agriculture department, mustard production is estimated at 5.5 million tonnes (mt) this season, down from 6.2 mt last year

Raj CM distributes 7,800 joining letters, launches key education schemes

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated Rojgar Utsav Avam Yuva Sammelan here on Saturday and distributed 7,800 appointment letters to job aspirants. The participants attended the event in person and online from various districts across the state. Sharma also launched the Mukhya Mantri Shikshit Rajasthan Abhiyan and released a booklet on the AI Act, student attendance app, On Demand Exam (Open School), Skill Policy, Youth Policy, directives on the scheme of assistance of Rs 10,000 for employment and Atal Knowledge Centre. Anakshi Jaiswal, daughter of a victim of the 2008 blast in Jaipur, was among the recipients of job appointment letters as a junior assistant in the Jaipur collector office. Speaking on the occasion, Sharma said the state government is moving ahead with its Resolution Letter to provide 1 lakh jobs in a year, out of which 67,000 have already been provided. He slammed Congress over their criticism of employment in t

Protest in Jaipur over Tejaji temple vandalism, accused identified

Locals along with members of Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal on Saturday held a protest over vandalism at Tejaji temple on Tonk road here, police said. The protestors blocked the busy Tonk Road demanding arrest of the accused involved in the vandalism. However, as the resentment grew, the number of protestors increased. Police used mild force to disperse the mob, detained some people and opened the road for traffic movement. The matter came to light when locals found an idol of a deity damaged in the temple following which people gathered at the spot and held a demonstration. Members of VHP and Bajrang Dal along with Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) workers reached the spot and joined the protest, demanding immediate arrest of the accused involved in the vandalism. Meanwhile, Congress leaders also condemned the incident and demanded action. The protestors burnt tyres and blocked the busy Tonk road. Police assured the protestor of prompt action but they continued the protest

RBSE releases REET 2025 Answer Key at official website, details inside

The provisional answer key for the REET has been announced by the RBSE today, Mar 25, 2025. Candidates can view and download it from the official website

Wheat procurement starts on a brisk note in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

The government has estimated 2025-26 wheat production to be a record over 115 million tonnes, higher than this year's 113.29 million tonnes

Rajasthan CM slams SP MP's remarks on Rana Sanga; demands action

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday strongly condemned the Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman's recent remarks on Mewar ruler Rana Sanga and demanded that the Akhilesh Yadav-led party take action against him. He also said that the Suman's remarks were an insult not only to Rana Sanga but also to every warrior who laid down their life for the country. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on March 21, Suman called Rana Sanga a "traitor" and said that Hindus are his descendants. Addressing a programme organised by Jauhar Smriti Sansthan in Chittorgarh fort, Chief Minister Sharma said, "Rana Sanga was a warrior who sacrificed his life for the protection of the motherland and Sanatan Dharma. His body bore 80 wounds, yet he never showed any signs of distress." "This (Suman's remarks) is an insult to our history and our heroes, who fought to protect our culture and religion," Sharma said. He also questioned the SP MP whether he had ever made an effort to understand the sacrifices

Rajasthan goes aggressive on illegal mining, imposes fines of over Rs 70 cr

The action, taken under the supervision of Director (mines) Deepak Tanwar, is part of the state government's zero-tolerance policy on illegal mining

Old is gold: Investing in a vintage car is more than your money's worth

Besides the bragging rights that come with one, many vintage cars appreciate in value over time, making them attractive financial assets