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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

YouTuber Elvish Yadav faces FIR for sharing 'false' police escort video

Elvish Yadav shared a video of him in a car driven by the son of a former Rajasthan minister and claimed he received a police escort during a shoot in Jaipur, a statement authorities have denied

Rajasthan trade bodies call for investment in agro-processing, agri-biz

In Rajasthan, a vibrant agri and food processing sector contributes to around 27 per cent of the state GDP and provides huge employment opportunities to the people

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 agri dept releases rabi production estimates for 2024-25

Wheat production in the state this year may remain almost equal to last year. Barley and gram production may rise while mustard is expected to go down, according to estimates

Swiss firms eye investments in Rajasthan's key sectors after summit boost

The summit, held in December last year, resulted in memoranda of understanding and letters of intent worth around Rs 35 trillion

Jakson Green, Blueleaf Energy to develop 1 GW solar projects in Rajasthan

Homegrown Jakson Green and Singapore-based Blueleaf Energy on Thursday announced their collaboration to develop one GW solar projects in Rajasthan at an investment of USD 400 million (Rs 3,400 crore). The partnership will focus on jointly developing and building gigawatt-scale green energy projects in India, Jakson Green, a leading new energy transition platform, said in a statement. "This collaboration further solidifies our presence as a respected global player in energy transition," said Bikesh Ogra, MD and CEO of Jakson Green. The inaugural 1 GW portfolio, funded through a combination of debt and equity, comprises three solar projects, it added. These projects include Intra State Transmission System (InSTS) and Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) projects with 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) secured via competitive bidding from RUVNL, SECI, and NHPC. The three solar projects are expected to be progressively commissioned in 2025-2026. "Blueleaf's development and ..

UNIRAJ 2025: Admit Card out for UG, PG Semester exam at official website

The UNIRAJ has announced the admit cards for the UG and PG Semester Examinations for 2025. Students can now download their hall tickets through the official UNIRAJ website at univraj.org

Rajasthan trade body seeks Budget concessions to support commodity markets

Despite water scarcity, Rajasthan remains a significant contributor to the country's Rabi and Kharif crop production

Wedding industry needs regulations, reduced cash factor: WedMeGood founder

The wedding industry has not been taken seriously in the past but now it needs certain regulations, WedMeGood Founder Mehak Shahani said. "For example, the cash component has to come down," she said. Mehak was speaking with PTI on the sidelines of an event where WedMeGood -- a wed-tech platform that was established in 2014 -- unveiled the country's top 50 wedding venues. Further, she said the current year might see a "normalisation of rates", especially those pertaining to destination weddings. "The hospitality sector has increased prices by 10 per cent year-on-year (for the past few years). And not just weddings, travel in the country in general has become more expensive post-Covid. "And I think 2025 might see a normalisation... a lot of people are now saying that it's cheaper to organise a destination wedding in Thailand than in Goa. That is unsustainable," she added. On the change in mindset regarding weddings in the past few years, Mehak said, "Couples have become aspirationa

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

Rajasthan businesses gear up for wedding boom, expect crores in revenue

A three-month period starting January 15 and ending with Holi on March 14 is considered auspicious for Hindu weddings

Work in progress to power up Rajasthan govt's solar energy capacity

"The day is not far off when the state will not only fulfil its own needs but also supply electricity to other areas of the country," Rajasthan Minister of State for Energy Heeralal Nagar said

RBSE 2025 exams: Rajasthan board Class 10, 12 exams to begin, check dates

The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan will hold the Class 10 and 12 board exams 2025 from March 6. The full schedule will be displayed on the official website of the Rajasthan board once issued

Investigation confirms bird flu as cause of cranes' death in Jaisalmer

An investigation report from a laboratory in Bhopal on Wednesday revealed that the Demoiselle cranes found dead recently in Jaisalmer had died from bird flu, an official said. The Jaisalmer district administration has declared the Luneri pond area of Degrai Oran an infected hotspot and is taking effective steps to prevent the spread of the infection, officials said. On January 11, the bodies of six cranes were found in the pond area of Degrai Oran, followed by the discovery of two more dead cranes on January 12. The viscera of all eight dead birds were sent to Nishad Lab in Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) for examination and the reoport received on Wednesday confirmed that bird flu was the cause of death. A joint team from the Animal Husbandry Department, Forest Department, and Medical Department has been formed to monitor the situation. Joint Director of the Animal Husbandry Department, Jaisalmer, Dr Umesh Wrangatiwar, said that there is a complete ban on the movement of the general publ

Centre extends soyabean procurement deadline in Maharashtra, Raj to Jan 31

The Centre has extended the soybean procurement deadline in Maharashtra to January 31, and in Rajasthan to February 4, following requests from state governments, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday. The previous deadlines were January 12 for Maharashtra and January 15 for Rajasthan. "Procurement is underway. We have extended the deadline for procurement in both Maharashtra and Rajasthan on state governments' requests," Chouhan told reporters. The government has also permitted additional procurement of 25,000 tonnes from Telangana, which has already reached its initial target of 59,508 tonnes. Total soyabean procurement across the country has reached 13.68 lakh tonnes so far, Chouhan said. The procurement in Maharashtra and Rajasthan is being conducted under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), with the government purchasing soybean at a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 4,892 per quintal. Chouhan said he would hold weekly Monday meetings at Krishi Bhavan to revie

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

Cong protests Rajasthan districts' dissolution, BJP says no schemes stopped

Amid Congress' opposition to the dissolution of some districts and divisions created while it was in power in the state, Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore on Monday said the current government has not stopped any welfare scheme of the previous government. If the Congress made a scheme only to get applause, then it is bound to be reviewed, Rathore said. The BJP leader said that the previous Ashok Gehlot government kept an important project like the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project ERCP pending for five years, but after coming to power, the BJP government first worked on the ERCP project and after signing an MoU, the tender process has also begun. "The BJP government has not stopped any public welfare scheme of the previous Congress government, but if the Congress made a scheme only to get applause, then it is bound to be reviewed," he said. The public welfare work done by the BJP government in one year is not visible to the Congress, which has always spread confusion, sometimes i

Investment summit displayed Rajasthan's business potential: Col Rathore

The summit was held from December 9-11 in Jaipur